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1995 Spring Tide ViewsCitv of Atlantic Beach Volume 2 No. 2 I F__1 DD D If you haven't gone up to the corner lately, be sure to do so because things are beginning to take shape in the Town Center area. The palm trees have been placed and the concrete borders have been set and the bricks will soon be going down. The historic brick campaign is still alive and well and for a $100.00 donation you may have your own en- graved brick to be placed in the prom- enade bordering the rotary at the en- trance to Town Center Park. Please call Joanna Fletcher at 246-3768 for more information or for an application. Over 1500 bricks have been sold for Phase II of Town Center. This phase will begin at Ocean and First St. and go west to Al A. Preliminary draw- ings for this phase are presently being finalized and additional funding is be- ing sought. We welcome two new board members to the Town Center Agency. They are, Sue Almond and Sylvia Simmons. Sue will be chairing the committee for the "Art in the Park" design competition and Sylvia will be on the committee as well. Both are new Atlantic Beach residents and we are lucky to have them join our great com- munity. The 10th Annual "Dancin' in the Street" Festival will be held on Sat- urday, May 20, 1995. If you are inter- ested in volunteering to help with the festival please call Brenda Porter at 355- 4721 or 247-9266. Festival meetings are the fourth Tuesday in the month through March, then weekly through April and May at the Sea Turtle at 7PM. It's a lot of fun! For more information, please call Joanna at246-3768. Spring 1995 Mayor Fletcher Wants to Preserve the Character of Ai➢antic Beach The new year always evokes a sense of inspiration to startfresh. Starting fresh, of course, requires us to finish all of the unfinished "stuff ' that is still hanging on from lastyear and the year before that and so on and so on .... This year, our family decided that the one thing thatwould giveus the greatestfeeling of satisfaction andwould come closest to achieving our goal of starting fresh, would be to clean and organize my beach office. As I clean, organize, prioritize, stash and trash, I can feel order come back into my brain and my life. My fresh start for the year has arrived and what better time than now to share with you my vision for our great community along with an evaluation of the past year and goals for the future. First and foremost in importance is to preserve the unique residential character of Atlantic Beach. We are a city exemplified by diversity. We are people who live and let live. Our fierce independence has kept us from succumbing to the Sawgrass sameness that our neighbors to the south seem to prefer or from being assimilated by our big sister, Jacksonville. We like being different and diverse and we want to remain that way. Keeping this goal in the forefront, I envision an efficiently run and responsive city that is well maintained and equipped for the future through long-range planning. We have accomplished many things this past year to bring us closer to realizing this vision. The privatization of our waste management program will downsize our government and save us money while maintaining the same level of service. The hiring of Ann Meuse, as finance director, has been a blessing. In one short year she has turned around the financial status of our city resulting in a squeaky clean audit, the best we've had in years. The purchase of the Tresca property for park land has taken us a step continued on page 2 Tide -Views P.O. Box 331542 Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Bulk Rate U.S. Postage PAID Jacksonville, FL Permit No. 1645 cont. from page 1 furtherinto planningfor our future. The expertise of Jim Jarboe, our deputy city manager, will aid us in finding grant monies to develop this beautiful park overlooking the intracoastal water- way. Jim has saved the city thousands of dollars already through his knowledge and resources. The hiring of Alan Sowder as Parks Maintenance Director is already proving to be a success story. There is a noticeable difference in the way our parks are looking these days and things can only get better from what I hear of Alan's efficiency and organizational skills. Another promising newcomer to the city staff is Timmy Johnson, Programs Director. His first major task in his new role is organizing the 2nd Annual Atlantic Beach Under the Stars Camp -out in early March. Kim Leinbach, our city manager, deserves the credit for his hiring of the quality staff under which our city is operating so effectively. He shares our vision and our goals and has been very creative in his efforts to help achieve them. Specific goals which we will continue to pursue include: - a consumer friendly efficiently run water/sewer system with expanded growth capabilities, and expanded recycling in waste management. • the promotion and maintenance of greenscaping and tree planting. Let's look like a city who cares. Plaza St. (going east from Mayport) will soon be tree -lined thanks to a federal grant written by Carl Walker under direction of the Beautifica- tion Committee. - tine creation of a park system that meets the needs of all of our citizens to include: acquisition and long range planning, maintenance, and programs for youth (our contribu- tion to the future for a safer community). We are fortunate to have David Thompson as our police chief. Under his guidance, the Donner Youth Program was established and is flourishing. This program provides after school activities and supervision for an average of 40 children and youths daily under the loving direction of Gayle Baker. Chief Thompson has also been instrumental in the formation of team sports for youth in the Donner area as well as the swimming program entitled "Every Child a Swimmer," which provides free swimming instruction through volunteer efforts. Our police force maintains a high level of standard in the protection of our citizens and is proactive in the area of prevention. Chief Thompson is a progressive thinker and a doer, and has served as an outstanding role model in our community. I hope to tap the strengths of each citizen group in working toward the spirit of community. Herein lies the prom- ise of what we all can create. Citizen committees and boards will help provide the ideas, creative thinking and energy to help solve our problems and reach our goals. A supportive staff is there to give valuable input and follow-through. The fun part of this job for me is working with the citizens. I enjoy the opportunity to motivate people, to provide a forum for intellectual exchange and debate, and to see the satisfaction of those citizens who are making a difference in their community. So now that my beach office is clean and my brain has been sorted, and I have communicated the essentials to you, the citizens, I am excited about what we have accomplished and energized to move forward and meet the challenges that await us. I thank the staff and citizens of this great community for helping to keep me motivated. We're off to a great start! Lyman Fletcher, Feb. 13, 1995 2. ■ CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH MAYOR Lyman T. Fletcher COMMISSIONERS Steven Rosenbloom, Suzanne Shaughnessy, J. Dezmond Waters III, Robert G. Weiss, Jr. CITY ATTORNEY Alan C. Jensen CITY MANAGER Kim D. Leinbach CITY CLERK Maureen King BOARD MEMBERS CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD-JohnJ. Venn,HeywoodDowling, Jr., Kathleen Russell, Barbara Bonner, Edward Martin, Lou Etta Waters, Theo K. Mitchelson (Meets 1st Tuesday every two months) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD - Don Wolfson, Mary Walker, RobertFrohwein, MarkMcGowan, Patricia Pillmore, Sharette Simpkins (Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month) PENSION BOARD OF TRUSTEES -John C. Fletcher, Jr., Don Ford, Jared I. Smith, Chip Tousey, Stuart K. Hicks, Jr. TREE CONSERVATION BOARD - Rick Beaver, Thomas Frohne, Mae Jones, Hope VanNortwick, Jim Pelkey (Meets 1st & 3rd Mon. of RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD - Cynthia Corey, Barbara Hopson, Edward Waters, Jane Tanner, Gary Santora, Patricia Goelz, Patricia Bell (Meets 3rd Wednesday of each month) ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT BOARD - Carson Merry Baillie, Betsy Barrett, Barbara Benisch, Iva Larson Coplan, Alice Gartland, Fran Phelps, Gary Rhodes (Meets 3rd Wednesday) The City Commission meets in City Hall at 7:15pm on the second and fourth Monday of each month. Tide Views is published quarterly by CPM Advertising & Public Relations, Inc. P.O. Box 331542 • Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 (904) 246-8221 Tide Views is mailed to 6,000 households in Atlantic Beach. Advertising rates are available upon request. CPM urges the readers to support our advertisers. Next Issue - Summer 1995 Space Reservation - May 1, 1995 Call now to reserve your ad space - 246-8221 ® Copyright 1995 CPM Preventive Dentistry • Cosmetic Bonding Crowns • Bridges ® Dentures • Root Canals Emergency Dentistry • Nitrous Oxide 4&-, We&"ae! 246-2222 469-5 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach Across from K -Mart in Laura Plaza PARKS & RECREATION Recreation Department Parks and recreational needs and activities was the topic of discussion at a Parks Charette on Saturday, February 4, 1995. Our special thanks to attendees Councilman Dick Brown, Stan Reigger, Curt Sander, Dan Weimer, Sharette Simpkins, Recre- ation Advisory Board and staff members who helped to make this charette a success. A wrap-up and final planning session is tentatively set for March 25 and interested citizens are invited to attend. For more information please call Recreation Director Timmy Johnson at 247-5828. Preparations are under way for the annual Easter activities. Please watch the local newspapers for more informa- tion, or call Timmy Johnson. In The Parrs The primary concern of the Parks Department is the safety of the citizens and all who use our parks. Our department is small but we take pride in what we do. Our maj or j ob is to keep approximately 52 acres of parks in tip-top shape. This includes: cutting grass, weed eating, edging, clearing ponds, preparing restrooms and pavilion area daily, and maintaining the equip- ment in all the parks. There's an old saying "Don't worry about the blind horse, just load the wagon." We're going to do just that; get the j ob done and enjoy doing it. Our new Parks Division Chief feels there is nothing more gratifying than to see a community park that has been well cared for so you can expect to see our parks flourish under his direction. See you in the parks. Construction at Russell Parr From now through April the concession stand will be undergoing a major renovation. Pleae remind your children to be extra cautious as there will be workers and their trucks in the park. They will be working from lam to 3:30 weekdays only. Attention Gardeners! Due to the response to our composting classes we will continue to offer more gardening classes out of the Adele Grage Community Center. Organic gardening and native landscaping will be included in our series. To get on the list for our next class in March please call Patricia Goelz at 247-1702. Anyone interested in a community garden or space for a vegetable garden please call Patricia or Timmy Johnson. Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre (ABET) Previewing March 9 An Evening of Poetry III at the ABET Coffee House. This will be our second reprise of this more and more popular event, using outstanding area actors reading the world's finest poetry combined with live folk music. We're proud to announce the return of popular St. Augustine folk singer Elizabeth Roth, who was such a success last season. Seated at tables, patrons, who are invited to dress for the period, sip coffee served by flower -child waiters and waitresses. An Evening of Poetry III opens March 10, and runs March 11, 16,17, & 18. Everybody Loves Opal by John Patrick previews April 27 and opens April 28 and runs May 4,5,6,11,12,13. This is an heart-warming family fare with an upbeat, kooky ending. ABET continues its ongoing offering of drama work- shops for all ages. Children and teen workshops are under the direction of Beth Robertson, 246-0480; Carson Merry Baillie, 249-7177, conducts the adult and senior workshops. For reservations or information for any ABET under- taking, please call 249-7177.-4 FT Under the Stars Family o t The City of Atlantic Beach will hold its Second Annual ' Atlantic Beach Under the Stars Family Campout at Jack Russell Park Sat., March 11, through Sun., March 12. Under the Stars Family Campout was created by City Commissioner Steven Rosenbloom to give families a chance to enjoy the outdoors together. Special guests, food and entertainment awaits all. Come Join our community under the stars for a weekend of family fun and activities. You can sign-up at Adele Grage Community Center, Mon. -Fri., 8-5. For more information please call Timmy Johnson at 247-5828. State of the City The City of Atlantic Beach, like its sister communities across the state, is audited each fiscal year as a tool to ascertain its financial health and general management operations. Re- cently our auditing firm of Purvis, Gray and Company made a presentation before the City Commission and I am very pleased to announce our community received a glowing report. After many years of struggle, we have built up our reserves to a level recommended by the auditing firm and espoused by the city management so that in the event of an emergency, such as a hurricane or other type of disaster, we will have interim funds on hand to conduct our operations while waiting for outside assistance. Additionally, each fiscal year, the City does not receive all of its financial resources at the outset and we need a reserve fund to carry on operations till those are received. Equally important, the City received no management comments in the letter submitted by the auditors. We have come a long way in improving our operations and are pleased with the successes for the City of Atlantic Beach and our residents. I also reported at a recent City Commission meeting a number of accomplishments achieved during the previous fiscal year, such as: completing a master drainage plan for our community; evaluating the cost of our programs vis-a-vis the private sector with the one being the most beneficial selected (as a means to provide efficiency and economy); increased level of code enforcement throughout our community; over a 20% reduction in workman's compensation accidents for City em- ployees; receiving recognition for four exemplary projects by the Florida League of Cities offered by our community; con- structing a new well at the Buccaneer Water Treatment Plant #3; maximizing the use of volunteer labor to stretch our budget further; improving the maintenance of Atlantic Blvd. and Mayport Rd., wherein Atlantic Beach contracted with the Florida Department of Transportation for this work and also increased monies to the City for providing these services (in excess of $20,000 per year), and establishing a new partnership between the City of Atlantic Beach, the Donner Community Development Corporation and Habitat for Humanity (Beaches) for the betterment of our community. These are the basic highlights of administrative activity over the last fiscal year. There are many, many more reported and I am very proud of the success and diligence of our citizens, Elected Officials and staff in this regard. The City of Atlantic Beach has a proud tradition and will continue in its efforts, unceasingly, to improve the level and quality of municipal service. by Kim D. Leinbach, City Manager Community pay1icipation needed to plan Atlantic Beach First Night Celebratiol Tile t antic Beach Arts and Entertainment Advisory Board has unanimously agreed to sponsor a First Night Celebra- tion for New Year's Eve 1995-96. First Night is a community celebration of the New Year through the arts. Itis a major visual and performing arts festival created by and for the community to welcome the New Year. Volunteers are needed to begin planning for the event, identifying artists, locations, activities and sponsorship. An organizational meeting will be held on Wed., March 15, 1995, at the Adele Grage Community Center at 7:30pm. Anyone who is interested in participating in any way is invited to come learn more about the project and contribute their ideas! The City of Atlantic Beach will join over 100 other communities large and small across the U.S. which participate in the First Night experience. The project broadens and deepens the public's appreciation of the visual and performing arts through an innovative, diverse and high quality New Year's Eve program which offers the community a shared cultural experi- ence that is accessible and affordable to all. The First Night Celebrations bring communities to- gether in a joint celebration, while providing the public with an NOTJUSTTG Tmported Rr nnrnPvtln T, Cigars • Cigarettes - Seil Gifts • Pipes - Darts • A< We ship parcels via UPS Federal Express mom 0 Pipe & T Mon-Thurs 10-7 - Fri & Sat 10-8 973 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Village • 246-8616 ® m m . C %. GRANP 2Family Sports Pub , 5 , Serving and entertainment in a Kids f an atmosphere. We have every game on our 3 sateliftesf. Eone tion this ad and receive ree childs meal or 10% our lunch check. Good thru March. OPEN 11 to l l t 967 Atlantic Blvd. • 241-8110 alternative way of ushering in the New Year. A non-alcoholic event, First Night is appropriate for families as well as singles and couples of all ages. The celebrations take place in both indoor and outdoor locations in the center of the community. Indoor sites such as churches, public buildings, theaters, concert halls, cultural centers and auditoriums, along with the city's streets, storefront windows, sidewalks and civic plazas become venues for all varieties of the visual, performing and literary arts. First Night is a public celebration that revives the ancient tradition of marking the passage of time with art, ritual and festivity in a present day context. It is developed by the members of the community for the community and may include a children's festival, processional, street banners, outdoor tem- porary artworks, participatory activities and continuous perfor- mances of the cultural riches of the community. Be a part of planning and producing Atlantic Beach's premier First Night Celebration. Join project Chairperson Bar- bara Benisch and other members of the Arts and Entertainment Advisory Board at the first organizational meeting on March 15th. For additional information, call Barbara at 241-3050.E }7 V LX ROSI: hair designs FULL SERVICE SALON Appointment Not Always Necessary 249-4140 ACRYLIC & FIBERGLASS NAILS MANICURES • PEDICURES Atlantic Village • 991 Atlantic Blvd. Making Your Work Easier-] Our profession) attentive staff is here to help you. • UPS Shipping High quality copies • Mailbox Rental • Color laser copier w • Fax service 241-1849 - Open 8-6 M -F 9-4 Sat. We go the extra mile for personal, friendly service. Large selection, low prices on Ladies shoes, handbags and jewelry. We carry children's shoes too. Come see us! Open 10-6 Mon-Thurs & Sat 10-7 Friday • 246-6556 Atlantic Beach Residents Join Together for Beautification Project. Selva Marina property owners have contributed funds and time for a new look. What was once just a dream for property owners along Selva Marina Drive in Atlantic Beach will soon become a reality as the group undertakes a substan- tial beautification project in the coming months. The street, one of Atlantic Beach's most pristine drives, stretches from Seminole Road to Oceanwalk. It is charac- terized by huge grand oak trees, large spacious landscapes, and a variety of classic beach homes. Since its construction in the early 1950's, the entrance and median have remained generally natural and unmaintained. Traffic abuse and years of neglect have contributed to its worn appearance. "This is a great example of what a community can do working together to make something positive happen. The whole beach community is known for its spirit of together- ness, and we're glad we can do some more toward that effort," said Greg Christovich, General Manager of Selva Marina Country Club and the Project Coordinator. The improvements include a renovated entryway, tree and shrub pruning and planting, irrigation, turf grass and signage. The initial phase of the project includes the area from Seminole Rd. to Sevilla condominiums. Funding is being generated by voluntary contributions from homeowners in the area. Selva Marina Country Club and the City of Atlantic Beach have also committed resources to the project. Anyone who is interested in the plans or would like to contribute should call Greg Christovich at 246-4827. atist Medical Center -Beaches Growing With The Community® Beach residents like to stay in their own community for recreation, entertainment and for services. Baptist Medical Center—Beaches, part of Baptist Health System and the phy- sicians affiliated with the medical center make it not only convenient but a wise choice to stay in our community for medical care. They have 408 physicians on staff including primary care physicians and specialists. In 1994, forty-five new physi- cians joined the staff and include specialties such as otolaryngology, neurology and endocrinology. To keep pace with this growth, a construction project is nearing completion which will provide additional surgical recovery room and outpatient surgical space. Baptist Medical Center—Beaches, part of Baptist Health System is keeping up to date with the growth in our community as well as the changes in health care. The adminis- tration, physicians and health professionals, as part of their Speakers Bureau are available to talk to your group or organi- zation by calling Elizabeth Barrett at 247-2920. Get to know them before you need them! TEEN COUNCIL NEWS The newly formed Atlantic Beach Teen Council is up and running. One of their first priorities is the creation of a teen center to serve as a place for teens to gather. They are soliciting donations of T.V's, ping-pong tables, VCR's, game systems, a pool table, sports balls, and money. Anyone interested in donating any of these items may drop the item off at the Adele Grage Community Center, 716 Ocean Boulevard between 7:00 and 8:30 PM on March 21, 1995. Thank you very much. Ass isted Living 11"L E ET - S JANDINQ Distuiquished Lifecare Living .• • Open to the Public Individualized Assistance A secure community at the Peach Call (904) 246-9900 or (800) 872-8761 ext. 200 One Fleet Landing Blvd. Atlantic Beach, Fl. 32233 BEACHES & 01 ,1EPIPE SPECIALISTS "SINCE 1958" ® DRUG FREE WORKPLACE 24-HOUR EMERGENCY FREE ESTIMATES —,r Z-2ill ®R LES -MW DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS WATER FILTRATION The City of Atlantic Beach Code Enforcement Depart- ment would like to remind the citizens that with the approach of spring the accumulation of weeds and height of grasses in- creases. City of Atlantic Beach Ordinance Chapter 23, Section 23-36. Height of Growth, i.e., No owner or person in control of any lot, place or area, or upon any abutting area between the right-of-way line/property line, any weeds, grasses or other deleterious, unhealthy growth to exceed a height of twelve (12) inches. Exceptions to the provisions of this article shall apply to those properties located in undeveloped areas of the city which are at least twenty (20) feet from the nearest occupied residential or business property, and which are at least twenty (20) feet away from an adjoining right-of-way in which there is a paved street. �qi i * T-0, We know how much you depend on your car, for work or recreation. Just knowing that your children are riding in a vehicle you can count on is enough reason to come to Mayport Car Care Center when your car needs repair. We ?uR ARE the mechanics �. you can trust. We Work For You® INC. MVR #10454 Family Owned and Operated for 23 Years. All Types Automotive and Emission Repairs Professional Tree 1 Sanitation Beginning in March, 1995, collection of Solid Waste will be performed by Refuse Services, Inc., also known as Jacksonville Waste Management. There will be no changes in pickup days for yard trash, garbage and recycling. Special pickups should be called into the Public Works offices until further notice. City personnel will monitor the routes to ensure that we maintain the same level of service or better. We antici- pate a rate reduction will be forthcoming. We would appreciate it if residents would remember to bring in their recycle bins promptly after they are picked up since the cost of replacing them is increasing Sanitation charges. Waste Water Treatmentla We have received the permit from the Florida Depart- ment of Environmental Regulation for expansion of the Atlantic Beach Waste Water Treatment Plant at 1100 Sandpiper Lane. This expansion will allow the plant to treat up to 3.0 MGD (million gallons per day). We currently treat 2.0 MGD. As a condition of the permit of this project, we will need to rehabili- tate sewer mains and manholes to reduce infiltration and inflow. If anyone is interested in observing the work as it progresses, please call the Utility Plant Division Director, Tim Townsend, at 247-5842, or Bob Kosoy, Director of Public WorLs at 247 691.t Streets City forces are undertaking another important drainage project on 4th St. to alleviate a localized drainage problem near Sherry Dr. This project is scheduled to be completed by mid- March and, as a follow up to the Park St. and Sturdivant St. drainage projects, shows that with residents cooperation for slightly extended project times, City crews can compete favor- ably with the private sector. Equipment Maintenance In the past quarter this division as saved the City over $5,000.00 by performing a diesel engine overhaul on a City owned back hoe and by replacing the engine, brakes, and virtually the entire interior on the Animal Control Officer's truck. These savings are made possible by the improved expertise, innovation and competitive nature of the entire divi- sion. The City Of Atlantic Beach Welcomes Two New Department Heads TIMMY JOHNSON joined the city as Recreation Director on Jan. 30,1995. Mr. Johnson developed many programs as Center Director for the City of Jacksonville Beach, working in the area of parks and recreation management, cultural and community programs and services. Mr. Johnson has a bachelors degree in Recreation from the University of Florida and was a member of the Recreation track and field team, in fact he is a thirteen -time All American. Timmy Johnson has big plans for the Recreation Department in the area of sports and service expansion. JOHN RULEY began his employment with the city as Fire Chief on Jan. 3, 1995. Chief Ruley formerly held the position of Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal with the City of Lauderdale Lakes. He is experienced in the areas of fire investigation and fire inspections. Mr. Ruley has an A.S. degree in Fire Science Technology from Broward Community College and is nearing completion of a B.S. degree in Fire Science and Business Management. Boom .'S:.'•br:}.\\'r:Birk\r�'r ::L::;+'+`.:.Y;oti.•,'w\\fi':: 7Y; &r.?r}.L3aTr)7. ... ?+:v'r:'t: s+'fs�t2:if:>S:r)S:i: � :;t::r. S:2�•S: nfr'r` k \: Our thanks to those who supported and enjoyed two major events sponsored by the Committee during the past few months. The first ever "Holiday Luminaria" lighting was held this past Dec. and met with great success. Plans are already underway to expand on this program in 1995. Our fourth annual "Arborfest" celebration was held in Jan. and the tree and shrub sale event on Jan. 21 was the "biggest and best" yet! Educational programs were also held at Atlantic Beach Elementary School. Our sincere appreciation to all who helped with and attended the Committee sponsored events observing Florida Arbor Day. With Spring quickly approaching, look for improve- ments in several landscaped areas throughout the City. Major emphasis is being placed on attractively maintaining these locations while undertaking additional enhancements to other sections of our community that need attention. Fresh ideas and willing hands are always needed; all that's required to be a part of the Committee is a desire to improve upon the natural beauty of our community. Meetings are held the second Wed. of each month in the conference room of City Hall, beginning at 7:30pm. For additional information, call Jack Robbins, the Committee Chairman, at 247-9549, or contact Carl Walker, Beautification Coordinator at 247-5828. • Termite Control/Treatment The Building Department has recently seen an in- crease in building permits issued to rebuild walls, foundations, flooring, etc., which were damaged by termites. In 1987 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency set stringent guidelines' for the use of pesticides in controlling subterranean termites and other wood -destroying organisms. The EPA eliminated all chlorinated hydro -carbons for use as a termite deterrent in new and existing structures. The EPA's studies have found that the residual action of these chlorinated hydro -carbons caused them to end up in the ground water adjacent to structures treated with them. Since 1991 the pest control companies are using chemi- cals that are not as effective in killing termites over a long period of time. This is causing a loss of protection against termites and many homes are being damaged by them. The local pest control companies are recommending a yearly inspection to determine if a treatment is necessary. Some companies are offering a free inspection so it will pay to shop around. Before signing a contract with a pest control company read it thoroughly. Some contracts do not cover costs of repairs to a structure. Most coverage for termite control is for five years with chemicals being used today. The local County Agent can give homeowners information regarding the signs of infestation. The County Agent handling pest control for Duval County is Harold Jones. He can be reached at (904) 387-8850. Allen Sowder, Parks and Recreation Maintenance Di- vision Chief for the City of Atlantic Beach, has an extensive background in pest control management and is available with information regarding termites and lawn and garden pests. He can be reached at the Public Works Department at 247-5834. At The Beach, Inc. (904) 246-1200 Annette Page i, fA;J;j I a] 1 � i�►1li{lllil!� Booksellers to Atlantic 1i Used, Rare & Beach since 1975 Out•of-Print Books & Seminole Rd. - 246-1388 • Now: 7 Days a Week & Evenings Your CommunityHo8pitcr� Part of being a community hospital includes offering programs and assistance to our neighbors in addition to providing health care services. The following are some of the programs available to you. Keadachc& W%at'8 Behind That Mind NumbiVainQ When: Tuesday, March 14,7:00 p.m. Speaker: Thomas Snyder, M.D., Neurology The ng Eye ... and New Developments m Refractive &lrgery When: Tuesday, April 11, 7:00 p.m. — Speakers: Neil Shmunes, M.D., & Richard Simmons, M.D., Ophthalmology The seminars are free but reservations are requested. Please call 247-2900. d BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER BFACHES 135013th Avenue South ® Jacksonville Beach � •. .�tox�:•.k�kx•:tt «, a, tt•>:,��t,c•.avr>o-ttx.t•.k:Vwr: The most obvious time to see our fire engines is when we are on our way to an emergency call with lights flashing and horns sounding. As a matter of fact, at those times we are hard to miss. There are, however, many other tasks being performed by your Fire Department every day which bring us out into the community, and that is the purpose of this article. A key ingredient in the fire/rescue service is being prepared at all times. Over the next several months you may see us in your neighborhood testing fire hydrants. These tests include the following: • Looking for excessive rust and the need for paint • Making sure the caps are greased so they will come off easily when needed • Making sure there are blue reflectors in the road to help locate the fire hydrants at night • Testing water flows and hydrant operation • Checking for obstructions blocking access to hydrants The last item is where our citizens can help. It is very important that we are able to gain access to our hydrants from the road without obstacles blocking the area. These obstacles might inclmietrees qhr„ hs r+lants gch are .,i�t�; feet of the hydrant.") We understand that hydrants do not do much to beautify the yard, but please remember that without unobstructed access to hydrants, we loose valuable time in the fight to save lives and property. The diagram illustrates the area which should be kept clear. Please feel free to call the Fire Department at 249-5606 with any questions. Celebrate a Grand Tradition. Honor the patron saint of Ireland March 17 St. Patrick's Day Irish food, folk music & dancing 177 Sailfish Drive Atlantic Beach Open 4pm 7 days 246-4293 i Pi sh -p- ub etattttttmttt :tta:t. .t tt.:+.+•,t •.. .. •tx.. ,;ac.:ttttok.t..•.• , :t„xtt•.•<txtttttavyw:. • Why Aren't You Out Fighting Real Crirne? This ques- tion has been asked of police officers, administrators, and elected officials for many years. It is usually based on an emotional reaction from a citizen who has just received a traffic ticket, courtesy of the local police department. When the motorist realizes that an officer has issued a citation that will ultimately result in a fine, an increase in insurance rates, per- sonal inconvenience, or some combination of the above, this question often emerges to express one's frustration. Although the question is usually rhetorical in nature, there is a rational answer. "Real Crime” usually refers to the street crime that tends to make headlines. Murders, robbers, rapists, burglars, drug dealers, and similar criminals are the ones that receive the most public attention, inspire the worst television movies, and instill the greatest fear in citizens. Based on the media, one might believe that there are thousands of serial killers prowling our cities seeking to prey on innocent victims. However, the reality of injury, death, and destruction is that they are more often the result of traffic crashes than "Real Crime." Every day, law enforcement officers throughout our region are faced with bodies and lives that have been destroyed as a result of traffic crashes. This damage to people, families, and property far exceeds the toll resulting from "real" crime. Motorists, who are normally "good" law abiding citi- n%, inv•,,,d ou v .SYwUS, 1. li=1 tl dly a 11g11L9, COUSL lnrOUgn stop signs, and cut off other motorists while trying to beat the clock. Sometimes they are so absorbed in their appearance, work, or personal problems that they fail to exercise caution or notice other traffic. Most traffic crashes are preventable, and strict enforcement of traffic laws can prevent unnecessary damage and suffering in the community. Despite the perception that officers have more impor- tant duties, there is a relationship between traffic enforcement Cont. on page 9 x I lionner CommunityDevelopment's Annual Cleanup c Picnic The Donner Community Development of Atlantic Beach will hold theirAnnual Cleanup and Picnic on Saturday, April 29, 1995. The cleanup will begin at 9am, followed with a picnic and dedication in Jordan Park at 12pm. They are looking for volunteers for both events. They also want to encourage their members to get involved with both events. The Donner CDC will be contacting their members and the public with more information as the time nears for these events. For more information please call 241-0054. Season4. TheTurtle Sets Record The Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol reports that the 1994 turtle season was the most active in 15 years. Their protection of 50 nests resulted in 5,926 hatchlings being released. A totally volunteer not-for- profit group, the Beaches Sea Turtle Partrol will be meeting in April to prepare for the '95 season, which begins in early May. If you would like to join the patrol, call Mort Hanson at 246- 1634. Handmade Ice Creams +4• Baskets & Cooler Totes Made to Order x• Original Chocolate Covered Popcorn ?a• Chocolate Caramel Apples W Chocolate Dipped Berries s::• CHOCOLATIER THE ULTIMATE IN CHOCOLATES ' Enjoy Your Neighborhood Gathering Spot Featuring the Finest in Natural Food Cuisine Friendly Spirits Juice Bar including Expresso & Cappucino Live Folk Music %NIL Fri & Sat Evenings Seoen layer Dip 9:00-11:00 Fresh Soups 4. begetahte Platter Coffeehouse Sunday Gourmet Pizza 6:00-10:00 Fresh Sauteed Shrimp Fresh Fish Dinners 'r Lunch -Dinner Tuesday - Sunday 249-6242 363 Atlantic Boulevard AILMM BM, F, Police Dept. cont. frorn page 8 and "real" crime. This phenomenon was recognized many years ago, and we have observed it first hand in Atlantic Beach. A strict traffic enforcement program is one of the first steps in addressing "real" crime. Suspects who sell drugs, break into houses, and commit other crimes, do not like having contact with the police. They tend to avoid locations where they feel that they will be observed and possibly stopped by police officers. When these suspects are looking for a place to commit crimes, they often avoid areas where traffic enforcement is strongly emphasized. Police officers in Atlantic Beach have been told that suspects avoid our community because of the traffic en- forcement and the probability that they will be stopped and identified. The number of criminal cases that have been solved with traffic stops are too common and numerous to list. Ted Bundy was arrested as a result of a traffic stop, and the Son of More Breadve More Pasta! 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It impacts the community by making the streets safer for motorists, bicycles, and pedestrians. At the same time, traffic enforcement is a way of fighting "real" crime, and enhancing the quality of life for everyone in the community. Next time someone asks why the police are writing tickets instead of fighting "real" crime, rest assured that the officers are fulfilling an obligation to accomplish both missions—traffic safety and crime control. g_ V esienial Parking Sticker Permit Three years ago citizens of Atlantic Beach approached the City requesting resident permit parking in certain areas of the City. The City responded by developing a program wherein under guidelines set by the City Commission, Ordinance #75-92-9 was adopted. Atlantic Beach residents over the age of 16 or those paying real property taxes to the City on real estate or a structure, or a tenant of said structure, are eligible to purchase a parking permit sticker in City Hall. Those wishing to purchase stickers are asked to complete an application form and provide information such as drivers license and vehicle registration. When it is found that the applicant qualifies under the guidelines, a parking sticker will be provided. The initial cost is $5 per vehicle for the first year and $1 for each year thereafter. The fee isnot pro -rated and is effective Jan. 1 through Dec. 31 of the given year. The parking permit does not guarantee or reserve a parking space and shall be a violation if the permit holder no longer fulfills one or more of the applicable provisions. Parking permit areas are specifically earmarked by signs and/or other means on designated streets within Atlantic Beach. Should you wish to purchase a parking sticker you may do so between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Mon. through Fri. at City Hall by speaking to a cashier in the Water Department. If you have any further questions please call 247-5816. We'll rent you ours for your next ® pro) eCt. From Areators to Pressure Washers - Paint Sprayers to Weedeaters - Blowers to Riding Mowers - Chippers to Hedgetrinuners. We rent and sell a complete line of lawn and landscaping equipment. iii The PTA has some inviting events coming up we hope you will all be able to share in. March 14 begins our new tradi- tion of regular general meeting and spa- ghetti dinner.Our speaker will be Dr. Susan Wilkinson. All members of our community are welcome. On May 26 we will combine the general meeting and spaghetti dinner (5- 6pm) and the talent show (7pm) with the annual cultural arts fair. For further in- formation, please call the school at 247- 5924 or Karen Kurtzke at 241-4940. Between Feb. 24 and March 10, the PTA is joining with WJXT's "4 our kids" coupon book sale. All proceeds have been earmarked for audiovisual equipment. Some local merchants have agreed to have these books on display and available for purchase as a way of showing support for our kids. We heart- ily thank them for their generosity. Though the PTA workq hard to nurture and improve our school, there are certain limitations imposed within the bylaws. In an effort to do more for our school and offset the effects of spending cut backs and diversion of funds and loss of students to magnet schools, the newly formed Friends of Atlantic Beach El- ementary has set its sights in improving the educational opportunities available at A. B. Elementary. The basic premise of the group is to help achieve the goals set forth by the School Advisory Com- mittee (SAC). SAC is a coalition of par- ents and teachers who assess the educa- tional needs and direction of the school and establish achievable goals. The FABE aims to help make these educational goals come true by raising funds for the neces- sary educational supplies and equipment. We have set our goals high and encour- age all to join with us. Currently FABE is gearing up to accomplish two goals for the spring. Beginning with a new play structure addition to the east play ground and then moving the focus to improve- ments within our media center. The School Advisory Commit- tee is actively seeking to improve com- munity relations. The Business Partner- ship Program coordinator is interested in business partnerships to augment the edu- cation goals and creative ways of having the children and businesses interface. Any ideas? Call the school at 247-5924 or Tom Diltz at 246-8298. Regular SAC meetings are the 1st Tue. of the month at the school (7pm).++ ART P.A.St A. Plus Art Gallery 214 Charlotte Street St. Augustine 904 824-0251 Open Daily Until 4pm David K. Hatten Tax Preparation & Accounting Service 599 Atlantic Blvd, Suite 1 Atlantic Beach 249-5997' W-103►M L.A. Rose Hair & Nail Designs 991 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach 249-4140 BOOKSTORES Tappin Book Mine "The Oldest Continuously Operated Book Store in the Beaches Communities" 705 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach 246-1388 CAFES Beef o Brady's "A Family Sports Pub" 967 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach 241-8110 Fly's Tie Irish Pub 177 Sailfish Drive Atlantic Beach 246-4293 Heaven on Earth "A Neighborhood Gathering Place" 363-14 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach 249-6242 Mezza Luna/Vagabondo Italian Restaurant & Club 110 Fust Street Neptune Beach 249-5573 CAR CARE Mayport Motor Parts, Inc. 2825 Mayport Road Atlantic Beach Parts 246-4805 Service 246-7131 CHOCOLATES Peterbrooke Chocolatier Shoppes of Northshore 363 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach 246-0277 DENTISTS John M. Della Porta, D.M.D., P.A. "Gentle Dentistry" 469 Atlantic Blvd. #5 Atlantic Beach 246-2222 HEALTH FOOD STORE Bio -Max Health Food & Groceries 299-1 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach 246-1634 .Sete roe, Veae&c &Ww 1925 i� 00 .5 LUMBER COMPANY .. " 4400&t" Moores* mp or o+eIncl $m MPAINS Q 249-5677 246-7303 2001ST ST. NEP. BCH. EM 926 S 3RD ST. JAX BCH. OPEN SUNDAYS A PROFESSd (904) 246-1200 ESTATE 1.800-626-2383 900 Third Street Neptune Beach, FL 32266 o At The Beach, Inc. Note: Our Property Management Program includes ... at our expense... a maintenance & repair program. CALL FOR DETAILS NOWT We Do It All! HOSPITAL Baptist Medical Center -Beaches 135013th Ave. South Jacksonville Beach 247-2900 MAELING/SHIPPING Mail Boxes, Etc. Making Your Job Easier 1015 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach 241-1849 PIPET TOBACCO The Wharf 973 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach 246-8616 PLUMBERS Larry Teague & Sons Plumbing, Inc. Beaches Repair & Repipe Specialist Atlantic Beach 249-7100 PREMIER PRINTING Inc. 27 Seminole Rd. 246-7552 Quality Business Printing & High Speed Copying RENTAL EQUIPMENT Tucker Equipment Rental & Sales 113 11th Street Neptune Beach 246-1330 Pizza baked in our wood burning oven Take Out 246-5100 Open 7 days a week V I i� DELI PIZZERIA tc1S 10 .ANT E RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES Fleet Landing One Fleet Landing Blvd. Atlantic Beach 246-9900 REALTY COMPANY Remax At The Beach Peter & Joan Sapia 900 Third Street Neptune Beach 246-1200 Remax At The Beach Annette Page 900 Third Street Office 246-1200 Home 247-7623 Watson Realty Jan Shields 1117 Atlantic Blvd. Neptune Beach 249-3804 SHOE STORE The Shoe Box Atlantic Village Shopping Cntr Atlantic Beach 246-6556 TREE MAINTENANCE Weber's Tree Service Professional Tree Trimming Atlantic Beach 241-4895 Advertise Your Business With A Tide Views Directory Listing. $35 per listing Call 246-8221 0 o a e e o D I tAL1AN RISTCRANTE ---- C CLUB --" - Full Italian Menu 246-1634 299-1 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach 110 North First St. Neptune Beach 249-5573 Best Health Food Store In Area - Folio Weekivd 11. :..For Rentals 8For SaleManagement ext 232 1xt e 223 We Do It All! HOSPITAL Baptist Medical Center -Beaches 135013th Ave. South Jacksonville Beach 247-2900 MAELING/SHIPPING Mail Boxes, Etc. Making Your Job Easier 1015 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach 241-1849 PIPET TOBACCO The Wharf 973 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach 246-8616 PLUMBERS Larry Teague & Sons Plumbing, Inc. Beaches Repair & Repipe Specialist Atlantic Beach 249-7100 PREMIER PRINTING Inc. 27 Seminole Rd. 246-7552 Quality Business Printing & High Speed Copying RENTAL EQUIPMENT Tucker Equipment Rental & Sales 113 11th Street Neptune Beach 246-1330 Pizza baked in our wood burning oven Take Out 246-5100 Open 7 days a week V I i� DELI PIZZERIA tc1S 10 .ANT E RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES Fleet Landing One Fleet Landing Blvd. Atlantic Beach 246-9900 REALTY COMPANY Remax At The Beach Peter & Joan Sapia 900 Third Street Neptune Beach 246-1200 Remax At The Beach Annette Page 900 Third Street Office 246-1200 Home 247-7623 Watson Realty Jan Shields 1117 Atlantic Blvd. Neptune Beach 249-3804 SHOE STORE The Shoe Box Atlantic Village Shopping Cntr Atlantic Beach 246-6556 TREE MAINTENANCE Weber's Tree Service Professional Tree Trimming Atlantic Beach 241-4895 Advertise Your Business With A Tide Views Directory Listing. $35 per listing Call 246-8221 0 o a e e o D I tAL1AN RISTCRANTE ---- C CLUB --" - Full Italian Menu 246-1634 299-1 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach 110 North First St. Neptune Beach 249-5573 Best Health Food Store In Area - Folio Weekivd 11. FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS 246-1648 Atlantic Beach Elementary School 249-2794 Beaches Chamber of Commerce 249-3868 Bus Schedule Information 356-5521 Councilman Dick Brown (Council District 3) 630-1386 Dial -A -Ride 246-1477 Driver's License Bureau (For Appt.) 241-3215 Fletcher Middle School 247-5929 Fletcher Sr. High School 247-5905 Mayport Middle School 241-2441 Public Library (Beaches Branch) 241-1141 Rep. Joe Arnall (State House District 19) 249-1990 Supervisor of Elections 630-1410 Tax Collector (Auto Tags) 246-7407 Tallahassee 488-0001 IMPORTANT NUMBERS Animal Control 246-1648 Building Department 247-5826 City Clerk 247-5810 City Hall (Central Switchboard) 247-5800 City Manager 247-5800 Finance Director 247-5800 Garbage & Trash Collection 247-5834 J.E.A. (Street Li$hts) 632-0300 Parks & Recreation Department 247-5828 Police & Fire Emergencies 911 Police & Fire Non -Emergencies 249-5606 Police Records 249-4629 Pronerty Annraisers Office 630-207.5 Public Works 247-5834 Purchasing 247-5818 Recycle Hotline 247-5834 Tax Collectors' Office 630-2000 Utility Billing/New Connections 247-5816 Water/Sewer Problems 247-5834 �#Vtih �✓J2Qtlfl�tlf ✓1,00112 53e * S1 4" !rJ r l hlr„r „ IL900 �' h Jan Shields ea r944� c► I Atlantic Beach's Own Jan Shields Top Producer for Past 4 years! ML Neptune Beach Office • 249-3804 12: No Joke! Seconds Sale Sat. April I st and Sunday, April 2nd Slightly flawed pieces 40 - 80% off! Buy Pottery with Character. ATLAWIC � BEACH P CASH \\for your / DIAMONDS 1=904=246=1003