Lane closures on road resurfacing projects scheduled

Crews will be working on various Osceola County road resurfacing projects throughout May and motorists are urged to use caution when approaching these areas, as there will be temporary lane closures, but no road closures.

Traffic delays can be expected. Schedules could vary according to weather and equipment-related issues.

The following roads are tentatively scheduled to be resurfaced on the following designated dates:

• Peabody Road leveling and resurfacing: Monday through Wednesday,  from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Work is from Marigold Avenue going southwest to end of roadway. Message boards will be in place to advise residents of the upcoming project.

• Mary Frances Drive and Lester Drive milling and resurfacing: Thursday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Work is from Hoagland Boulevard going south to end of county maintenance. Door hangers were to be distributed to advise residents of the upcoming project.

• Seal Street milling and resurfacing: Monday, May 23, through Tuesday, May 24, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Work is from Royal Palm Drive going north to the intersection of Sherbrook Lane and Larkspur Court. Door hangers will be in place Monday, May 16, to advise residents of the upcoming project.

• Osceola Parkway milling and resurfacing: Wednesday, May 25, through Wednesday, June 1, from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. nightly. Work is in designated areas from the Florida’s Turnpike overpass going west to Osceola Parkway toll plaza.  Message boards will be in place Wednesday, May 18, to advise residents of the upcoming project.

For more information, contact the Osceola County Community Outreach/Public Information Office at 407-742-0100.

Free oil change and car wash for single mothers

City of Life Church, 2874 E. U.S. Highway 192, today is holding its second Promoting Restoration in Single Mothers event.

In cooperation with Action Gator Tire in St. Cloud, the church is offering single moms a free oil change and car wash. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Action Gator Tire, 4550 13th St.

Single moms also can have their vehicles washed free at City of Life Church, just a block away, while their children enjoy bounce houses and music. Hot dogs and popcorn also will be served free.

Single moms are asked to check in at Action Gator Tire first and then they will be directed to the free festivities and car wash.

This “Car Care Day” is sponsored by Action Gator Tire and is the second event the church is conducting this year designed especially for single mothers.

For more information, contact Cassie Hendon at 407-847-9397 or email cassie@col.tv.

Lynx meeting set for Wednesday

The Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority, or Lynx, will hold a public meeting Wednesday to discuss transit service options during the next 20 years in Central Florida.

The Lynx 2030 Paw Print Transit Master Plan meeting will be held in the second Floor Lynx Central Station Administrative Building open space (455 N. Garland Ave., Orlando) at 5:30 p.m.

There will be map displays, a formal presentation and a question-and-answer session. Transit service on a number of different corridors will be discussed, including the following that come into Osceola County: U.S. Highway 441, The Florida Mall – Kissimmee downtown; U.S. Highway 192, Kissimmee – St. Cloud; Orange Avenue; and Kissimmee – Vine Street.

Files to run for county seat

Harmony resident Chad S. Carnell is the first person to file so far to run in the 2012 Osceola County Commissioner district 5 race.

The seat is currently held by Commissioner Fred Hawkins Jr., a Republican, who is in his first term. Carnell filed with no party affiliation.

Elections are by district and candidates with party affiliation first run in the August primary and then in the November general election.

Osceola County seeks applicants for advisory boards

The Osceola County Commission is seeking volunteers to serve on several advisory boards or committees.

If you are interested in applying, visit www.osceola.org and click on “agency directory” near the top of the home page to select the “Agency Directory Website” portal. Select the advisory board for which you would like more information; this site will also guide you to the application. All candidates must live in Osceola County.

Board members are needed for:

• Code Enforcement; seeking one at large appointee.

• Library Advisory Board; seeking one district 4 appointee.

• Parks and Recreation Committee; seeking one district 2 appointee.

For more information, contact the Osceola County Community Outreach/Public Information Office at 407-742-2382.

Police memorial to be unveiled Tuesday

The Kissimmee Police Department will unveil its new Fallen Officer Memorial at 4 p.m. Tuesday in front of the police department.

The memorial will honor Kissimmee police officers who have died in the line of duty. The funds to construct the memorial were donated.

Also on Tuesday at 6 p.m., the department will host the 2011 Osceola County Law Enforcement Memorial Service at the Osceola High School auditorium. Every year members of the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, Kissimmee Police, St. Cloud Police and the Osceola County Corrections departments gather for a service to remember those officers who have fallen in the line of duty.

Keynote speakers for the event are Sandra Kocab, Osceola County resident and mother of fallen Tampa police officer Jeff Kocab, and Rick Drew, retired Kissimmee police officer and partner of Thomas Bartholomew, a fallen Kissimmee police officer. In addition, the Chamber Choir from the Osceola County School for the Arts will perform and Kissimmee Police Chief Fran Iwanski will read the roll call of heroes.

“This memorial service is an opportunity for everyone to reflect upon and recognize the contribution of law enforcement personnel,” Iwanski said. “We remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice and are thankful that we haven’t had to add any names to the list in the past 11 years.”

The public is welcome to attend both events. All non-law enforcement guests are asked to visit the check-in table at the auditorium upon arrival.