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1995 Fall Tide ViewsVolume 2 No.4 Fall 1995 Lyman, Joanna, Uenevteve & Urant Pletcher Lyman has lived in Atlantic Beach since 1976 and this is home to stay for him. His love of the ocean was fostered as a child during summer vacations in Melbourne, Florida, whe a he visited his grandparents. Tha�aould make the 10 minute drive to the beach daily all summer long. Once there, he remembers never wanting to leave, and only when his father would give him the last call from the beach accompanied by "the look" would he finally get out of the water. Lyman was born in Tallahassee, Florida, with intermittent homes in West Point, New York, during the war, and New York City, while his father worked on a PhD at Colum- bia University. His father was a professor at Florida State University, in math and science until his death at age 46 when Lyman was 12 years old. Scouting played an important role from elementary school to high school and even during summers while in college. Lyman's scoutmaster along with the values and prin- ciples instilled through scouting helped to hone the skills which he relies on today in his various roles as mayor, lawyer, media- tor, husband and father. Scouting also nurtured his love of the outdoors, and continued on page 5 A year ago to the day, I was writing to you from Watoga State Park in West Virginia reflecting on my summer travels in the Great Lakes Region. This year I am long since home, my vacation to the mountains in June seeming but a fond memory in my distant past. The deliberations and negotiations of the Jacksonville law suit have dominated the summer to the point that I had to pack them up and take them with me to North Carolina. At one point, I was at a pay phone in Bakersville, N.C. speaking with Mayor Delaney, who recently having been inducted, was feeling somewhat pressured by the roomful of people waiting to see him for one reason or another. "I understand completely," I said. "I have two kids in a hot car waiting for me to go get ice cream. Now that's pressure!" I think he would have gladly traded pressures with me at that moment. Making decisions which affect thousands of people, such as in the negotiations with Jacksonville, is a task not to be taken lightly. I have spent a great deal of time not only in actual negotiations, but also in reflecting on the decisions which I have made. As mayor, I find the pressures agW&v*faking ethical decisions to be indeed strong, and having to stand up to these pressures is not only unpleasant but can be difficult as well. These negative pressures are pervasive today not only in politics, law and business, but in the culture as a whole. I have recently listened to a talk by Thomas V. Morris entitled "Legal Ethics in an Unethical World." Dr. Morris is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame. In his talk, Dr. Morris defines what he calls "the most common pressures against ethical decision making." These four pressures are all narrow perspective forms of thinking and ever so subtly can erode the "moral framework" of the decision making process. 1. Short-term thinking: This is the instant gratification syndrome. Everything must happen right now, immediately. It gives little room for broad -range and creative thinking which is necessary for a community to evolve with its citizens. It is impossible to combine long-range planning with short-term thinking in the true sense of long-term. Tide -Views P.O. Box 331542 Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 continued on page 2 Bulk Rate U.S. Postage PAID Jacksonville, FL Permit No. 1645 Letter from Mayor Fletcher...... cont. from page 1 2. Bottom-line thinking: This is the narrow consideration of the economic factor alone as forming the basis for decision-making. How much does it cost? Other values and considerations don't seem to matter to the bottom-line thinker. As a result, many communities do things cheaply and while still spending money, have nothing to show for it. 3. Self-centered thinking: We come across a lot of self-centered thinkers in front of the dais. Dr. Morris suggests that this is due in part to mobility, that people move from place to place and are never able to establish roots in a community. Whatever the reason for self- centered thinking, "The horizon of concern shrinks from community, to business, to career, to `what's in it for me.' " 4. Adversarial thinking: This mentality "divides the world into three categories: the tame, the innocent bystanders, and the enemy." This way of thinking has divided our nation with the liberaUconserva- tive phenomenon, where working for the common good has become an anathema for fear of association of one with the other. Moral decision-making, says Dr. Morris, would be simple if we could base it on rules. The Golden Rule, which is the basis of the Judeo- Christian Ethic, is a good place to start. Rules, however, are always left open for interpretation so something is needed beyond rules, some- thing deeper and more fundamental. He suggests good old wisdom and virtue. Webster defines wisdom as knowledge of what is true or right counled with hist iiidamPnt as inactionVirtu e, he defines as moral excellence. Sadly, these words are seldom heard today. Still, Dr. Morris cites wisdom and virtue as "the keys to a moral framework, a properly ethical point of view." Now wisdom and virtue cannot be suddenly possessed by some- one. I have always thought of wisdom as being earned by someone who consistently expresses wise thoughts and makes wise and virtuous choices in life. It's a developmental process. Dr. Morris gives three keys to developing wisdom and virtue in our lives. They seem simple yet, in his own words, "are so very powerful." They are: 1. Network with sages: Hang out with wise people. Find a mentor and find time to be around him or her. In history, every great person usually has a great student who also becomes a great person. Also important is talking to people about wisdom and virtue. Many of us will remember discussing such topics in school, but now that we are old enough to know something, the opportunities for sharing it are indeed rare. 2. Take care of the little things: Dr. Morris related an incident which took place at Hampden -Sydney College in Virginia during a lecture series on campus. He was amazed to note that while crossing campus one day, he was greeted with "hellos"or "how are you, sirs" by everyone he passed. He later inquired about this curiosity, and his host said, "At Hampden -Sydney College we believe that etiquette is where ethics meets everyday life, that if people are accustomed to other - regarding behavior on a regular basis in the little things, the little bits of etiquette, they will be better positioned to make the right decisions on the big things, the big ethical questions." Morris goes on to cite what he calls the first law of action. "Whenever you make a decision, whenever you act, you are not just doing, you are always becoming." 3. Develop a perceptive imagination: We all. need a vision for our lives. As a community, we need a vision. We need to be able to imagine long range consequences for our actions today. Even the Golden Rule requires the use of our imaginations in determining how to treat others as we would want to be treated. cont. on page 8 MAYOR Lyman T. Fletcher COMMISSIONERS J DA9 MESE"C_ Steven Rosenbloom,Suzanne Shaughnessy, Tim er-e -a,-�ez;xxxexxQ•- TTT D,. L.,.... � ��� ' CITY ATTORNEY - Alan C. Jensen Ac' W & CITY MANAGER - IGm P. IneitibachJ1 rA 3Orkt-301 CITY CLERK - Maureen King The City Commission meets in City Hall at 7:15pm on the second and fourth Monday of each month. 1 CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARdD -- Heywood Dowling, Jr., Kathleen Russell, Barbar�,.Bi`%nn a 6_o 5h -s t�,Lou Etta Waters, Theo K. Mitchelson (meets lst Tuesday every two months) COMMI- N ZvkL�p �yN�L eat`�iBOARD -Don Wolfson, Mary Walker, S, Robert Frohwein, Mark McGowan, Patricia Pillmore, Sharette Simpkins (Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month) PENSION BOARD OF TRUSTEES - John C. Fletcher, Jr., Don Ford, Jared 1. Smith, Chip Tousey, Stuart K. Hicks, Jr. TREE CONSERVATION BOARD - Rick Beaver, Thomas-Fminm,, Mae Jones, Hope VanNortwick, Jim Pelkey (Meets 1st & 3rd Mon. of euch 1110rah) RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD - Cynthia Corey, Barbara Hopson, Edward Waters, Jane Tanner, Gary Santora, Patricia Goelz, Patricia Bell (Meets 3rd Wednesday of each. month) CULTURAL ARTS BOARD - Carson Merry Baillie, Betsy Barrett, Barbara Benisch, Iva Larson Coplan, Alice Gartland, Fran Phelps, Carolyn Stone, Karen Summers (Meets 3rd Wednesday) 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 - Winter 1995 Space Reservation - November 1, 1995 Call now to reserve your ad space - 246-8221 © Copyright 1995 CPM Jan Shields Atlantic Beach's Own Jan Shields Currently Ranked #2 in Sales for Watson N.eAY GWAEALTOgS' Neptune Beach Office • 249-3804 Unlicensed Contractor Activity /the Rise in Atlantic Beach This year has seen a noticeable in- crease in activity by unlicensed contrac- tors in Atlantic Beach. Unlicensed con- tractors bilk unsuspecting homeowners out of millions of dollars in the state each year. Through sleight of hand tactics and shoddy workmanship they move through a selected area in a matter of weeks and are gone. When the roof they replaced begins to leak or the screened porch starts to lean in a high wind, the contractor is nowhere to be found. By using an uninsured contractor, you could be liable for injuries incurred by workmen while on your property, includ- ing hospital care and future disabilities. You could also be responsible for any damage to neighboring properties. If a permit is not obtained for certain projects, you may have to pay for the permit, including penalties. To protect yourself and your property from unlicensed contractors, the building department suggests you take the follow- ing steps: Before asking for a quote, ask for a copy of the contractor's license. The state The telephone numbers for the Police and Fire Departments have been changed. This change Op will result in better and more efficient tele- phone service to the city. Please cut out this section of the newsletter and save it for reference in future calling. CITY HALL SWITCHBOARD ..................247-5800 (All city departments may be reached through this number) ANIMAL CONTROL ..........247-5866 FIRE DEPT 247-5869 (pion -emergency) POLICE/F1RE EMERGENCIES... 911 POLICE DISPATCH.............247-5859 POLICE RECORDS..............247-5863 and county issue wallet size licenses and sure the job is permitted before work require contractors to have them always. Ask for a copy of their Workers Com- pensation insurance to be mailed from the insurance carrier directly to you. The in- surance carriers provide this service and can usuallY have a copy to you within a begins. If you are uneasy or unsure about a contractor's qualifications, call the Build- ing Dept. or the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. They can inform you of the status of a few days. contractor and if any complaints have Make sure you have a written con- been brought against him. tract and make sure that permit costs are specifically addressed. Call the building department to en - Make sure required inspections are completed and signed off by the building inspector. D 00 " 4C;`K S / D E R LE %S3 TA UR A N T 18 TOTAL PRIC !w Football INCLUDES TAX & PORT FEES. PRICES Spoils SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Take a Chance on Us! -------------------7 ATLANTIC I T ! 2 fo r OFFER GOOD ON ANY CRUISE EXCEPT SATURDAY EVENING. BING THIS COUPON IN. LIMIT ONE COUPON PER COUPLE PER VISIT GOOD THRU SEP, OCT, NOV. 1995. ®'— L--------- -------- �— I L 1— IN L i 1$ OFFER GOOD ANY CRUISE EXCEPT OFFER GOOD ANY CRUISE EXCEPT SATURDAY EVNING. MUST PRESENT SATURDAY COUPON W THEPINK LA CRUISE TICKET ' COUPON WITHEPINK LA CRUISE TNING. MUST ICKET. NO OTHER DISCOUNTS APPLY. LIMIT NO OTHER DISCOUNTS APPLY. LIMIT ONE COUPON PER PERSON PER VISIT. i ONE COUPON PER PERSON PER VISIT. EXPIRES 11/30/95. EXPIRES 11/30/95. ®— — — — -----------�------ aptist Medical Center—Beaches is offer- ing a variety of health-related programs for the Community this fall. In coordination with the American Cancer Society, Baptist Medical Center —Beaches will offer: - I Can Cope, an education and support program for cancer patients and their families. Sep. 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18 & 25 - 6:00pm- Community Education Center -BMC -Beaches Campus. - Fresh Start, a Smoking Cessation class. Oct. 17, 19, 24 & 26 - 7:00pm - Conference Room - BMC -Beaches Call 249-0022 to register for these free programs! Classes and programs for the family include: - Prepared Childbirth and Breast feeding classes. Monday evenings - Community Education Center - BMC -Beaches Campus 7:00pm - Call 202-1075 for infor- mation. - Safe Sitter classes - Call 247-2957 for date of next class. - John Rosemond, noted writer and lecturer will present "Bridging the Generation Gap—a Therapeutic Presenta- tion for Teenagers and Their Parents". Oct. 12 - 7:00- 9:00pm. Fletcher High School Auditorium. Sponsored by Baptist/St. Vincent's Health System. For information call 202-2028 Other programs include: - Adult and Pediatric CPR for health care providers & the layperson. Call 247-2950 for course dates and registra- tion information - Speakers Bureau will provide a physician or other healthcare professional for your club or organization. Call 247-2920 for further information R E A L T Y,1 N C. Licensed Real Estate Broker 408 Atlantic Blvd. Neptune Beach 241-1444 Iq lit; �e at.ilY r .. oil----Z_ O� r � Lj Whether you're looking to buy or sell, come talk to the professionals... Pam Bingemann Realty Open 7 Days A Week ea v :::::::FF:!s:an n:ac::::::::ru:sasFF:v::..-- . . ••^:::::::•::::••:::•::•::::FFz:Ji;::::::::::i:eei:ii;i::iii;iie;F;ii;F:::::ee;eeeeeeeeiieeii:E....:i....iie :::v......:. Election—October 3, 1995 The city will hold an election on October 3, 1995, to elect a Mayor and two City Commissioners. At the time of writing we have little information regarding who the candidates will be, however, you can look for a lot of campaign activity during September. In accordance with Florida Law and our City Charter, the VOTER REGISTRATION BOOKS WILL CLOSE AT 5:00 PM ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5,1995. Residents who are not registered to vote at that time will be unable to vote in this election. We encourage our citizens to get to know the candidates. Watch the newspapers for political forums or debates and find out where the candidates stand on the various issues our city will face in the next few years, and then make sure you vote on October 3. Vote! Vote! Vote! i vJV Ui utV illy Jt l/l UUil:llidlll. l/l.l �71 V V1G111J 111 t'1t1C111U(. 1)Ctt(:11 are: Dog owners' failure to clean up feces of their pets while off their property, and the Pet population explosion, especially "outside" dogs and "wandering" cats. Please be reminded that dog owners must carry clean-up material to remove feces of their dogs on the beach, public parks, public and private property. Cat owners must not allow their cats to wander or stray on property of another and damage the property. Violation of these regulations constitutes a fine of $25.00. The pet over -population statistics show that 70,000 puppies and kittens are born each day in the United States. In six years one female dog and her offspring can, theoretically, be the source of 67,000 dogs. In seven years, one female cat and her offspring can, theoretically, be the source of 370,000 cats. In 1993 a total of 370,073 dogs and cats were euthanized in Florida. Of the total received at shelters, only 91,345 were adopted. In Duval County alone, 28,822 animals were euthanized in 1993 and only 4,119 were adopted. Please spay and neuter your pets, and carry and use your pooper-scooper. II PICNIC II Come one, come all, to the Donner CDC Annual Family Picnic and membership drive, Saturday, September 23,12-4pm at Jordan Park. Oh, by the way, it's "FREE." See the New Devel- opment and Revitalization Plans for Francis Ave. Well, it's back to school. We hope everyone had a joyous summer. Good Luck to all our students in the new school year, and to all motorists, please be careful and watch out for the school crossings and school bus stops. Volleyball The volleyball court in Jack Russell Park has been restored and is ready for play. When reserving park areas, remember you can check out a volleyball, or use one of your own. Attention Tennis layers! We are in the process of resurfacing the tennis courts at Jack Russell Park and Bull Park. Please be patient and obey the "Closed" signs. Flag Football Registration for youth flag football for age groups 9-12 and 13-16 will be held at the Adele Grage Community Center, 716 Ocean Boulevard, from August 21 through September 15 from 8:00am to 5:00pm and on Saturday, September 16 from 8:00am to 12:00 noon, and at Donner Park Community Center from August 21 through September 15 from 12:00 noon to 4:00pm . Space is limited so please make your registrations early. The cost is $10.00 per player. VOLUNTEER COACHES AND OFFICIALS ARE ALSO NEEDED. For more information, please contact Timmy Johnson at 247-5828. Baseball/Softball Registration for youth baseball and softball is set for Sep- tember 2, 9, and 16 from 9:00am to 1:00pm at Jack Russell Park. Haunted House The Recreation Department in cooperation with the Atlan- tic Beach Experimental Theater (ABET), will set up a Haunted House at the Adele Grage Community Center in the month of October. Watch the local newspapers for further information on dates, times and cost. Profile.... cont. from page I even now, there is nothing he enjoys more than camping or hiking in the deep woods. Lyman received his undergraduate degree at Florida State Univer- sity, and after a two and a half year stint in the U.S. Army, he returned to Tallahassee, enrolling in the charter class of the F.S.U. College of Law. It was during law school that he entered the political realm and was elected President of the Student Body for Florida State University. After graduating from law school, he took a job in a large law firm in Jacksonville and within six months he and a good friend from college decided to leave and open their own practice in a street level office downtown on Newnan Street. They had a general practice at first, taking any business that would walk in the door. Eventually, a specialty in family law began to evolve and now Lyman is a Board Certified Marital and Family Lawyer and Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, who writes and lectures regularly as well as main- tains an active practice in his field. Kick-off Season Friday September 8 - Benefit - Sea Turtle - At 7 PM Entertainment by Elizabeth Roth, Underground Railroad. Num- bers from opening musical - 1940's Radio Hour. Another Fresh New Abet Season ®pens September 7 — September 23 I940's Radio Hour by Walton Jones September 7 (preview), 8th (Benefit, no performance), 9th Opening. Runs September 14, 15, 16; 21, 22, 23. Jax community theatre debut: Charming musical set in a radio studio in the '40's, captures the spirit of the era - "An almost totally exhilarating hour of singing, dancing..funny commer- cials" N.Y. Daily News. Auditions: Saturday, September 16 & Sunday, September 17 2-4pm for Two for the Season. Debut ®A ET's Sunday Afternoon Specials October 15, 22, 29 Sundays: Clarence Darrow by David W. Rintels, 2-4pm, ending with tea and talk! Based on Irving Stone's Clarence Darrow for the Defense featuring Maury Covington. November 8 — 25 - Another Two for the Season (two one acts) November 8 (Preview) November 9 Opening, attended by playwright Wood from Longview, Washington. Runs Novem- ber 10,16,17,18, 23, 24, 25. Adaptation - Amahl and the Night Visitors by Menotti and The Immigrant Garden by Caroline E. Wood, Eastern U.S. Premiere. Auditions: Saturday, November I 1 & Sunday November 12 2-4pm for Norman Rockwell�� T.= Lyman's desire to enter politics in Atlantic Beach was kindled by frequent visits to Barcelona, Spain, in the early 80's, while courting Joanna, prior to their marriage in 1983. Joanna lived in Barcelona for two years, and during visits to see her, Lyman became aware of the reverence and appreciation of history which the people had there. He also noticed that people, as opposed to the automobile, were central to the development of the city, and thus were provided with parks and greenspaces, benches and shade trees and broad promenades for walking. He felt that the natural beauty of our area of the world could only be enhanced by creating people spaces to encourage the enjoy- ment of the out of doors. Lyman has reached the pinnacle of his political career since being elected Mayor of Atlantic Beach. "This is where government is closest to the people, and where one can truly make a difference. It—s the best place to see the fruits of your labor and then enjoy them daily." After serving as mayor, Lyman looks forward to more time with his wife, Joanna, and children, Genevieve and Grant, and some- where in his future he sees "Scoutmaster." , By Cats Meow Exclusively at The Crabappple Tree Actual Size: 6 3/4" x 5 1/2" x 3/4" Jacksonville Beach Life Guard Station n TREE 40 Ocean Blvd. Atlantic Beach 249-5182 Great Service Great _ ��• Products, ' What Cycling is all abour, l- Best Bike Shop'9j. Folio Weekly 246-6677 Qmo,Y-SERVlCE 220 1 st Street - Neptune Beach p Days Bel 0 ® * Vitamins HEALTH FOOD * Gourmet Foods & Sauces & GROCERIES, INC. * Cosmetics 3� Macrobiotic Food * Diet Aids * Pet Supplies * T -Shirts * Books 246-1634 * Tai Chi Shoes 299-1 Atlantic Blvd. * Body Building Supplements Atlantic Beach Did you know that the illumination provided from the lights of one oceanfront home can kill up to 150 newly hatched sea turtles? It's true!! Baby sea turtles instinctively head toward light, which in a natural setting would be moonlight reflected on the ocean. Lights on the beach, however, lead the baby turtles away from the ocean, and many are drawn toward beach accesses or overgrown dunes where they die of dehydration or are attached by predators. Even a bright white flashlight can lead them to their death. Now that the hatching season has begun, please be on the lookout for hatchlings. If found place them in a container of damp sand and call Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol at 246-1634 for info and assistance. Never, never put sea turtles in the water during daylight. We can make a difference between their life or death. El EM -9 MLI [:1 The fourth batch of Historical Bricks has been engraved and will be placed in the promenade of Phase 1 very soon. Only 5 historical bricks remain to be sold so if you would still like one for a $100.00 contribution to Town Center, please call Joanna Fletcher at 246-3768. Our next 1rca of focus e:%,;n be Phu 2 ..,h 1 „ill start at the t v. .v.. � ... .. ... r'r is ♦ ,�', ia] i 4 ll �l, intersection of ocean Blvd. and Atlantic Blvd. and run west to AIA. The Town Center Board has decided to divide this phase into two phases so that we can keep the momentum going. Phase 2A will run from the intersection to East Coast Drive, and will contain all of the engraved bricks. This section will cost approximately $200,000.00. Town Center has raised over $50,000.00 for this phase through donations from engraved brick sales. We are actively pursuing addi- tional funding at this time. Engraved bricks for Phase 2A are still available. Applications may be found at the shops and restaurants in the Town Center area or at the Beaches Chamber of Commerce. We welcome Brette Petway-Sears and John Meserve as new Town Center Board Members. If you are interested in getting involved with this community project please call 246-3768. Other projects which will start to crank up in the fall are the "Art in the Park" design competition and planning for a Town Center Holiday Festival in December. ,., j'- - _ \ ' � ��. :,,• `: , 1 Asa_ ATLANTIC 90U,EJ V .Yi[�) r - .r< ,...,,w �:�Y ,rr rw. " vr- - ••• - r...c iw \-- hwr i M1o�t �MR[4mY6�k�de, 70 � y v ) H M l/�) , a Puq sole L� L.�.� ��ff�v � LH V � � �U U� V � � As we age, we take steps to maintain and improve our health. The neighborhoods and structures in Atlantic Beach likewise require maintenance to stay in good health as they age. Individual structures and neighborhoods that are not maintained not only deteriorate beyond a usable point, they also cost citizens more money. Based on statistics from the US Census Bureau, abandoned or boarded -up buildings nearby can reduce the value of a home by 30%—trash in a neighborhood can reduce values of 14.5%. Property values fall, vandalism and crime occur more frequently and neighborhoods become noisy, dirty and uncomfortable. There is a simple solution to maintaining good neighbor- hoods: Individual Property Owner Responsibility. Unfortu- nately, many people are not responsible owners. That is why citizens band together to ask government to create minimum standards for housing, yards, parking, etc. These standards protect surrounding property owners and tenants, who might otherwise suffer substandard conditions. IF YOU RECEIVE A NOTICE OF VIOLATION... Find out how to correct the problem and do so promptly. You can ask for additional time provided you are making progress on the viola- tions. Some problems are serious and correction must not be delayed. Remember to get proper permits that may be required for some repairs. If you are unwilling to take prompt action to correct the problems, there are several possible consequences. The City can arrange for a lot to be mowed or for a vacant, open structure to be boarded. The cost is then billed to you. If legal action becomes necessary, you will be served a notice and must appear before the Code Enforcement Board. You must explain your case, and ultimately correct the violations in order to avoid fines and liens. Call 247-5855 for Code Enforcement assistance. WWA Is I b a mam ZI •' • 1 ;111 ?lllilfllllif�l� Booksellers to Atlantic 1i Used, Rare 8 Beach since 1975 Ont -of -Print Books Atlantic & Seminole Rd. • 246-1388 • Now: 7 Days a Week & Evenings Independence.. With the care you need... Assisted Living residences within Fleet Landing... a secure Atlantic Beach retirement community. Open to the public... offering services and amenities that make every day easier and more enjoyable. FLEE NO Distinguished Lifecare Living (904) 246-9900 ext. 107 or (800) 872-8761 One Fleet Landing Blvd. Atlantic Beach, Fl. 32233 Brilqg1flq A THERAPEUTIC PRESCRIPTION FOR TEENAGERS AND THEIR PARENTS John Rosemond3Famay Psychologist Thursday, October 12 Fletcher High School ® 7:00-9:00 p.m. $10 per adult - teenagers accompanied by parents are free Reservations required - 202-2028 Mr. Rosemond will bring his real-life experience to the problem of how teens and parents can live together without warfare. He will answer questions about how teens can enjoy the freedom they want to enjoy and, at the same time, how parents can feel the security they want to feel. Sponsored by. t 1111111111 BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER BAPTIST/ ST. VINCENT'S e HEALTH SYSTEM Beautification efforts have become highly visible over the past few months and will not decrease as we reach the fall season. Major landscape improvements have begun on the medians of Atlantic Boulevard and will continue to take place. This landscaping is due to the cooperation of our local mer- chants who are donating the cost of the plants and planting material. These businesses will be listed in the next issue of "Tideviews"; please show your support and appreciation to them. Ron Schiebler, our gardener, recently completed the land- scaping at the Seminole Road & Plaza Street intersection in the "mailbox" area. It's a fine example of a project which greatly enhances a highly visible area at a low cost. Other landscape improvements can be noticed at the four locations throughout the city where our "Welcome to Atlantic Beach" signs are placed and at Ahern Street east of Sherry Drive. Look for "Ron's Gardening Tip" at the end of this article. Fall Tour A significant fall undertaking of the Committee is the fir, „,A� "Fail '"i / � A •tf •� Iuiutwiuui� rail l"trgri Svol s Tout." 1i wiii be similar to the spring tour conducted last year and is scheduled for Friday, October 6 from 4 - 8pm and from 9am - 6pm on Saturday, October 7. This is a self -guided tour of several selected ad- dresses in our community which exemplify different types of gardening techniques. A flyer and maps will be available on the event days. Watch for further information on this in our local newspaper. Survey Results In the last issue of "Tideviews," we asked that you complete a survey so that a City tree, shrub, and flower could be named. The response was more than anticipated and our thanks to all of you who took the time to fill out the survey form. As promised, here are the results: Crepe Myrtle was the choice for City Tree with Palm as a close second; in the City Shrub category, Hibiscus was chosen and Azalea was the next pick; the hardy Periwinkle was selected as City Flower; geranium was runner- Ltr front Mayor Fletcher... cont. from page 2 Thomas Morris' talk on ethics was most inspiring. It helped me identify many of the pressures I feel in making decisions for our community as well as reaffirmed my belief of what wisdom and virtue are truly all about. He also stressed the importance of a "supportive ethical environment." It is the responsibility of the citizens to provide their elected officials with that supportive ethical environment in the face of tough decision-making in the community. Dr. Morris states that there are two very deep needs in human life. One need is to be unique, to be special. The other need is for "union or unity with something larger than ourselves." Many of us have experienced a fulfillment of this second need with the coming of the Jaguars. This phenomenon has truly united Jacksonville in many ways. People think that uniqueness is a matter of what you do and o. C up and Jasmine and Lantana tied as the third most popular selection. In each category there were several "write-ins" indi- cating the interest and knowledge our residents have in planting and gardening. Luminary Night Based on the success of last year's event, the Committee will again be sponsoring a "Holiday Luminary Night" for our community. Last year, 1200 luminaries were sold in kits of 6 each and this year we anticipate doubling that figure. Look for additional information in our local newspapers as that time of year approaches. Tentatively, we have set Saturday, December 9, as the date the kits will be sold by Committee members in the pavilion in Russell Park. Please plan to participate this holiday season. Thanks for Donations Our heartfelt thanks to all involved with ABET's summer children's drama camp. Proceeds collected during intermission of their performances of the musical "Krazy Kamp" were donated to the Beautification Committee. Ron's Gardening I'll "Did you Know T' Recently, I was called to dispose of a swarm of honey bees on City property. In the process, I learned a lot about bees. Did you know that honey bees are a protected species? They're in a struggle for survival—and losing! Did you know that by the year 2005 the European honey bee will be close to extinction? I learned that these bees have contracted a mite which infests the hive and destroys them. As bees move from hive to hive, the infection is spread. Not only do the bees have to contend with this mite, but they're also faced with you and me and all our insect sprays. We use those to ensure our gardens and flowers are kept beautiful. If you see honey bees working in your garden, please be careful about spraying insecticides. Our friends already have enough problems! If you find a hive or swarm, do not attempt to remove it yourself. Call Tom Moser at (904) 825-6864 in St. Augustine. He's our state bee inspector with the Department of Agriculture. union is fust a matter of what you are, a Floridian Seminole Jaguar Presbyterian for example. Actually, the opposite is true."We are all born unique. That is a matter of what we are. But union and unity with other people will never come about unless we work at it and work pretty hard." We citizens in Atlantic Beach may not have an NFL team to help unite us, but we do have a great little city, a true community in every sense of the word for which it is worth working pretty hard to keep it the way we like it and help it grow in the direction we want it to grow. To do it well, we need a lot of wisdom and a lot of virtue to help us make the best ethical decisions we can make. And in the spirit of taking care of the little things, a great fall season to you all! Very truly yours, Lyman T. Fletcher Reference: "Legal Ethics in an Unethical World" by Thomas V. Morris, ©1992, The National Institute for Trial Advocacy, 0 I \S m 7855 EAT-LANTIO r Hegave you a diamond:.. oW ive ' us a ring.� ® Invitations • Announcements Off Invitations • Shower & Party and Enclosures Invitations • Bridal Party Gifts Affordad le Custom Cafflgraphy Service .0000 • • •'• • • • • . • • .. • .. • . 20% Off All Kitchen Accessories ® Half Price Christmas Sale . • • . . . . . . . . . • . • . . . . . • • . HEAVEN ONEARTH CAFE 11 Your Neighborhood Place for the Finest in Food & Acoustic Music gram au4 Meow... f Portabello Mushroom Divine ....... $ 7.95 Grilled Shrimp Caesar ...............$ 8.95 Blackened Tofu Quesadilla......... $ 9.95 Sesame Coated Fish .................. $12.95 Pasta Primavera ...................... $10.95 Tory Voodoo............ Sept. 2 Dave Dowling........... Sept. 15 Robbin Bach............ Sept. 29 Steve Young ............. Oct. 1 Richard Gilewitz....... Oct. 20 Elizabeth Roth......... Oct. 28 Call for our complete weekly lineup Serving Dinner Only Tuesday - Sunday • Closed Monday 249-6242 363 Atlantic Boulevard O O 'po�0 i / 1 , In l 0 - Fresh Produce - Finest Quality Beef - Premium Poultry - Fresh Seafood - Imported & Domestic Cheeses & Pates Boar's Head Deli Meats - Complete Dinners - Ready to Cook & Enjoy w Fully Prepared Salads & Entrees ro Specialty Foods From Around The World - Fine Wines & Beer w Bread - Baked Fresh Daily From Village Bread Market - Homemade Desserts ade to Order c*ReaVa ade SketS 4 Original Chocolate Covered Popcorn 4 Chocolate Caramel Apples ism Chocolate Dipped Cones 4 Chocolate Dipped Berries PA�� CHOCOLATIER THE .ULTIMATE IN CHOCOLATES 246-0277 • 363 Atlantic Blvd. 00 Public Welcomes New Employees o®. Florence Holcomb - Clerk David Fussell - Assistant Public Works Director Christy S. Tuttle - Administrative Assistant Construction of the new $4 million waste water treatment plant is underway and will continue for approximately one year. The site has been cleared and exca- vation has given way to setting rebar and pouring concrete. We appreciate your patience during the construction activity. HeroesPublic Works During the first week of may, Virgil Rosario and Kenny Rhone, top notch utility operators for the Public Works Dept., were installing meters at Linkside Drive. They had been joking with one another that someone was barbecuing and began to notice that nobody was moving College Fund Planning Retirement Planning Pension Planning IRA & Keoghs Tax Sheltered Annuities Mutual Funds Tax Preparation The Most Thorough Tax Interview Available Anywhere Year -Round Service IRS Audit Representation All State Returns Prepared All Business Returns Call For An Appointment TRIPLE CHECK TAX SERVICE, INC. NORTH BEACH PLAZA 1524 NORTH THIRD STREET JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL 32250 ( 04)241-2533 Securities offered through an individual representative of Triple Check Financial Services, Inc., Member NASD-SIPC around in the garage not far up the street from their work location. Becoming alarmed, they found that the vehicle inside the garage was on fire and the passenger compartment was full of smoke. The two notified the residents, telephoned the fire department and moved the residents, one of whom was confined to a wheelchair, from their home into a safe area of the street. They pushed the vehicle out of the garage onto the drive- way whereupon the fire department ar- rived and the fire was contained to the engine area of the vehicle. No damage was done to the structure. Many thanks to Virgil and Kenny for their immediate response and civic minded actions that diverted a potential disaster into a safe outcome. Pickup e )Flours 7:00am to 7:00pm 40 East side of Seminole Road & its continuation to Selva Marina Drive Mon & Thurs - Garbage Tues & Fri - Yard Trash West side of Seminole Road & its continuation to Selva Marina Drive Mon & Thurs - Yard Trash Tues & Fri -Garbage Recycling bins are available from the Public Works Dept. Please contact them at 247-5834. Compost bins are also available from the Public Works Dept. at no charge. An instruction booklet is provided for easy use. Recycling days have been unchanged since the 1989 schedule; however, please contact public works if you need addi- tional information. White goods may be scheduled for pickup on Friday's at 260-1592 Sanitation pickups may be delayed after a storm for a day or two, due to increased volume. AR f P.A.St A. Plus Art Gallery 214 Charlotte Street St. Augustine 904 824-0251 Open Daily Until 4pm BEAUTYSALONS L.A. Rose Hair & Nail Designs 991 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach 249-4140 BIKE SHOPS The Spoke Shop 220 1st Street Neptune Beach 246-6677 BOOKSTORES Tappin Book Mine "The Oldest Continuously Operated Book Store is the Beaches Communities" 705 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach 246-1388 CAFES Heaven on Earth "A Neighborhood Gathering Place" 363-14 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach 249-6242 BUS-1NESS DIRECTORY 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 CRUISE La Cruise Mayport 241-7200 DENTISTS John M. Della Porta, D.M.D., P.A. "Gentle Dentistry" 469 Atlantic Blvd. #5 Atlantic Beach 246-2222 GIFT SHOPS Bounty 363 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach 246-7855 The Crabapple Tree 40 Ocean Bld. Atlantic Beach 249-5182 GOURMET FOOD Mise en Place Shoppes of Northshore Atlantic Beach 246-2441 "You've found the right Page..." Annette Page, GRI - Settled 64 happy families since .1993 with Remax at the Beach. - Has been serving the Beaches & Jacksonville as a Realtor since 1983. *Atlantic Beach Resident 0 At The Beach, Inc. 1£ (904) 246-1200 Annette Page ext. 243 Let the Sun Shine In, Professional Tree Trimming ... .. Service i HEALTH FOOD STORE Bio -Max Health Food & Groceries 299-1 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach 246-1634 HOSPITAL Baptist Medical Center -Beaches 1350 13th Ave. South Jacksonville Beach 247-2900 JEWELRY STORE Monahan Beaches Jewelry Center, Inc. "Jewelers Since 1977" 619 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach 246-1933 MORTGAGE BANKERS Mortgage Source Denise Joseph Atlantic Beach 247-7100 beeper 967-6217 PLUMBERS Larry Teague & Sons Plumbing, Inc. Beaches Repair & Repipe Specialist Atlantic Beach 249-7100 RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES Fleet Landing One Fleet Landing Blvd. Atlantic Beach 246-9900 REALTY COMPANY Pam Bingemann Realty, Inc. 408 Atlantic Blvd. Neptune Beach 241-1444 Remax At The Beach Annette Page 900 Third Street Office 246-1200 Home 247-7623 Peter & Joan Sapia 900 Third Street Neptune Beach 246-1200 Watson Realty Jan Shields 1117 Atlantic Blvd. Neptune Beach 249-3804 TAX PROFESSIONALS Triple Check Income Tax Service 1524 North Third Street Neptune Beach 241-2533 TREE MAINTENANCE Weber's Tree Service Professional Tree Trimming Atlantic Beach 241-4895 • M. Preventive Dentistry - Cosmetic Bonding Crowns - Bridges - Dentures - Root Canals Emergency Dentistry - Nitrous Oxide atie`e& Weeeawel 246-2222 469-5 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach Across from K -Mart in Laura Plaza 2 1Vi S I Licensed Mortgage Lender "eruse L,. ✓usepu MORTGAGE SOURCE, INC. Mortgage Consultant ,'s An MIAA 1470 South 3rd Street • Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS OPEN SUNDAYS 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 247-5866 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 Lights) 632-0300 Parks & Recreation Department 247-5828 Police & Fire Emergencies 911 Fire Department Non -Emergencies 247-5869 PnlioP Paonrrk ')A7 -5R63 Police Dispatch 247-5859 Property Appraisers Office 630-2025 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 ESTATE TEAM .. Peter C. Sapia Joan Sapia GRI DIVISION CRS, GRI . - .• Note: Our Property Management Program includes... at our expense... a maintenance & repair program. CALL FOR DETAILS NOW! We Do It All! b L.A. ROSE hair designs FULL SERVICE SALON Appointment Not Always Necessary 249-4140 ACRYLIC & FIBERGLASS NAILS MANICURES - PEDICURES Atlantic Villaae - 991 Atlantic Blvd. 12. STOP °64 WORRYING ABOVt YO V R CAR! 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 MAYPORT Center when your car needs repair. We CAR CARE ARE the mechanics ==== & you can trust. � ft We Work For You. TN T0. �70 idSW �. ' - %ANOW MVR #10454 Family Owned and Operated for 23 Years. All Types Automotive and Emission Repairs BEACHES REPAIR & 177PIPE SPECIALISTS "SINCE 1958" ♦ SLAB LEAKS ♦ WATER HEATERS A WATER SOFTNERS —..X ENS c 5 [I 6° DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS WATER FILTRATION OPEN SUNDAYS (904) 246-1200 1-800-626-2383 900 Third Street Neptune Beach, FL 32266 ® P W O ML$8 Al The Beach, Inc. ESTATE TEAM .. Peter C. Sapia Joan Sapia GRI DIVISION CRS, GRI . - .• Note: Our Property Management Program includes... at our expense... a maintenance & repair program. CALL FOR DETAILS NOW! We Do It All! b L.A. ROSE hair designs FULL SERVICE SALON Appointment Not Always Necessary 249-4140 ACRYLIC & FIBERGLASS NAILS MANICURES - PEDICURES Atlantic Villaae - 991 Atlantic Blvd. 12. STOP °64 WORRYING ABOVt YO V R CAR! 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 MAYPORT Center when your car needs repair. We CAR CARE ARE the mechanics ==== & you can trust. � ft We Work For You. TN T0. �70 idSW �. ' - %ANOW MVR #10454 Family Owned and Operated for 23 Years. All Types Automotive and Emission Repairs BEACHES REPAIR & 177PIPE SPECIALISTS "SINCE 1958" ♦ SLAB LEAKS ♦ WATER HEATERS A WATER SOFTNERS —..X ENS c 5 [I 6° DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS WATER FILTRATION