It’s been said that January is the coldest, darkest month of winter. As the temps take a huge dip, it’s time to take a glance on how we are affected by the chill…

We have taken a moment to locate information that may be of help, making you aware of the changes the frigid air has on changes of your skin and your pets.

Signs of “Frostbite” ~  www.mayoclinic.com/health/frostbite/DS01164/DSECTION=symptoms  (provided by  Mayo Clinic).  Check often for these signs when you are exposed to the chilling temps. 

Let’s not forget about our four legged family members, prolonged expo sure can be disastrous… http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/article.cfm?aid=928 (information provided by (Drs. Foster & Smith Educational Staff). Keep in mind animals need food and fresh water to produce energy to assist in keeping warm.

We need to take into consideration as well, that of the elderly and infants, temps like this can cause undue health  problems. Sleeping in a cold room can also cause hypothermia… http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hypothermia/DS00333/DSECTION=symptoms (provided by Mayo Clinic).

Please take care of yourselves and your family members/friends.  Life produces situations that makes it necessary to look out for one another, the winters frigid temps are one of those situations.

We are in this together as neighbors, stay warm Flint…~~FPO~~

It’s out of control. Too many lives have been taken for all the wrong reasons and far to often. We need to take a stand. To bring this violence  and ALL crime to an end, we cannot leave it up to the law enforcement agencies to do all the work. SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING!

Stand up for your family…stand up for your friends they may not be able to stand up for themselves now that they were taken. If you know anything that could help bring down a “killer” , bring him or her to justice to be judged for the crime he or she has committed. The time is NOW!

No one needs to leave a name, it can be done anonymously by using the new COPLOGIC system, just follow the links listed to learn more about how it works and how to get started. We thank you, you city will benefit from your decision…Please join us “See Something, Say Something”.

FPO is the nations largest social media network, with over 52,000+ viewers and over 9,000+ twitter followers, together we can bring down the crime that plagues our city.

All crime needs to be reported, Lets all come together! Stay safe….and thank you ~~FPO~~

http://www.flintbluebadge.com/frontpage/main-content/coplogic/

http://www.cityofflint.com/COPLOGIC/start-report.html

On December 30th, 2012 Flint reached a mark  that

should not go unnoticed…sadly the 66th senseless

death has occurred within our city limits and everyone

should take a moment to reflect on all the lives lost

needlessly.  Below are the names of the lives that have

been taken…may they all find peace.

We have added a video  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFZ7IITOwoI

• 1/10/2012 – Kevin Berger (55) 2400 blk Kellar Dr. Passed the next day. 
• 1/13/2012 – Shane Denise  Bartels (38) 1000 blk VanBuskirk 
• 1/14/2012 – Dalaun Morgan (15) 3000 blk Seneca
• 1/14/2012 – Aaron Lacour (19)  Driving on Grand Traverse 
• 1/17/2012 – Sam Garner (28)  2300 blk Winona 
• 1/18/2012 – Oscar Knuckles Jr. (25)  2900 blk Raskob,  *SOLVED* 
• 1/18/2012 – Amyre Leigh Aikins (23)  2900 blk Raskob, *SOLVED*
• 1/22/2012 – Shamika Johnson (18) 4200 blk Winona.  *SOLVED*
•  1/24/2012 – Dustin Newton (32) 1000 blk Bradley.  *SOLVED*
•  2/5/2012 –  Roosevelt Dent, (78)  300 blk E. Marengo
•  2/6/2-12 –   Rickey Seales J (20) 2500 blk, S. Dort Hwy 
•  2/25/2012 – Samuri Lowe (32)  3100 blk Clement. 
•  2/27/2012 – Anthony Earl Allen (20) 6600 blk Orange Lane.
•  3/4/2012 –  Ryan Stinson (42)  4200 blk Fleming Rd.
•  4/82012 –  Michael Edwards(39) 1700 blk Neilson St. 
•  4/8/2012 –  Latosha Fox (32)  1700 blk Neilson St. 
•  4/14/2012 – Danielle Woods, (24) 1700 blk S Saginaw 
• 4/16/2012 –  Kalien Stubbs (22)  3200 blk Buick St 
• 4/18/2012 –  Darin Bass (44)  5100 blk Fleming Rd 
• 4/23/2012 – Andrew Jones (44) Baltimore near Dupont
• 4/29/2012 – Donald Bell, Jr. (18)  3500 block of Providence. 
• 4/30/2012 – Michael Hoadley (43) – Richfield Rd. and Dort Hwy 
• 5/3/2012 –   Denzel Webster (18) 2000 block of S. Averill. 
• 5/6/2012 –  Matthew Angell (30) 1700 block of Montana.
• 5/17/2012 – Harold Geary (47) Industrial and Dewey. 
• 5/26/2012 – Patrick Doughty (40) 1700 block
• 5/27/2012 -Tommy Vaughn (16) Adams Street,
• 6/8/2012 –  Antonio Bell Jr (14) Mott Park  *SOLVED”
• 6/21/2012 – Joyce Nelson (49) VanWagoner and Marvin, *SOLVED*
• 6/23/2012 – Denzel Carroll (18)  5600 blk Hillcroft Drive,  *SOLVED*
• 6/26/2012 – Sandra Pittman (23) 300 blk E Pulaski  *SOLVED*
• 6/26/2012 – Marquis Meeks(21) 300 blk E Pulaski  *SOLVED*
• 7/5/2012 – Phillip Johnson Jr. (20) 4000 blk Clio 
• 7/15/2012 – Jordache ‘Jody’ Allen (34)  300 blk Odette 
• 7/16/2012 – Clarence Stewart (24) 1700 blk W Court St. 
• 7/18/2012 – Anthony Simpkins (21) 700 blk Tacken 
• 7/18/2012 – Bobby Jackson (36)  700 blk Tacken 
• 7/18/2012 – Erica Billinsley (21) 700 blk Tacken 
• 7/22/2012 – Anthony A Allen Ivy Jr (20) Clio and Pasadena 
• 7/22/2012 – Markese Parker (16) 7000 blk Pemberton/Yorkshire 
• 8/5/2012 –  Patrick Boven (40)  800 blk W Dayton
• 8/5/2012 –  Randy C Phillips (54)  800 blk W Dayton 
• 8/7/2012 –  Nemya Roberts (28) 3600 blk Fleming Rd *SOLVED*
• 8/13/2012 – Angela Vance (30) Minnesota at Missouri  *SOLVED*
• 8/28/2012 – Denaris Lewis (22) 100 blk W Lorado, critical and passed in Sept 
• 9/9/2012 – Timothy Smith (43)  Cook & Leith *SOLVED*
• 9/12/2012 – Levi Brazzil (26) 3200 blk of Richfield Rd *SOLVED*
• 9/14/2012 – Adrian Key Jr  on Philadelphia
• 9/16/2012 – Roderick Garner (31) 1000 blk E York
• 9/16/2012 – DeVincio Lewis (21)  Lawndale & Pasadena 
• 9/16/2012 – Jalen Cox (16) – shot and then hit by vehicle trying to get help 
• 9/17/2012 – Willie Kidd Jr (51)  3300 blk N Saginaw 
• 9/26/2012 – Michael McNeal (20)  100 blk Wood Street
• 9/29/2012 – Mack Parrish IV (27)  6900 blk Yorkshire Drive, died 10/1/2012
• 10/2/2012 – Darrius Robinson (23)  200 blk Mary Street
• 10/9/2012 – Michael D Veal (37)  200 blk Mary Street -*SOLVED*
• 10/16/2012 – Deborah Coleman (50) 5600 blk Edwards 
• 10/22/2012 -Jasper Simmons     3000 blk of N Saginaw 
• 10/30/2012 – Iris Gardner (92) 3900 blk Race Street
• 11/6/2012 – Issac Burton (21) 2600 blk Flushing Road
• 11/11/2012 – Mauricia Christensen (21) 100 blk E Gracelawn
• 11/13/2012 – Kenyatta Johnson (23) Warren near Chippewa
• 12/9/2012-  Demarkus Barnett (22) Averill & Robert T 
• 12/10/2012 – Vena Fant (45)  600 blk Flint Park
• 12/12/2012 – Maurice Carter (38)  700 blk Carton Street

FPO asks that if you know anything regarding any of these murders that have

not been solved  “See Something, Say Something”, contact the FPD tipline @

(810) 237-6812 or (800) 422-JAIL leave

anonymous information. Stand up to

assist in bringing to justice to these

people no longer able to speak for

themselves. Thank you.

This is a very sad time of year when any family loses their home to fire or other disaster. We must ALL be grateful for what we do have…each and every day. Take a moment to ask a few questions during this winter/holiday season.

Is it important to be aware of the condition of those decorations that we have used over time? Are the lights safe from wear and tear, or do they need replacing? Is the chimney clean from all those previous fires that kept us warm and cozy from the chill of the winter air? Did we check to make sure the candles we burn for that warm peaceful glow are out before we turn in for the night? These are only a few thoughts that need to be kept in mind to keep our home and family safe from tragedy.

Please consider this and lets come together to show our compassion to not only one citizen/family of this county but for all. We at FPO wish to convey that we are all susceptible to the dangers of fire and the scenarios for a safe holiday or winter season have been shared.

For those that haven’t heard, Thetford Twp Police Chief and his wife, lost their home and all their belongings in a fire last night. They have 3 kids (2, 6, and 11) as well,( please note that we are just learning of this information, and the circumstances or actual cause is not known at the time of this post).
They are in need of clothes and just about any other type of donations. Donations are being accepted at Clio Fire Station # 2 (4014 East Vienna Road, Clio, MI 48420)  (donations for clothes, food, Christmas gifts, dog items can be dropped off all this week during regular office hours).

Please share this with as many folks as possible. Its time to help out those that keep us safe, and their family, especially being this close to Christmas. Show appreciation for their efforts protecting us…thank you and Merry Christmas…