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1996 Spring Tide ViewsVolume 3 No.2 Spring 1996 Tim Reed, City Commissioner Tim Reed is originally from Texas. He graduated from Texas A&M University in 1982 with a de- gree in accounting and is a CPA. After graduation he joined the public accounting firm of Arthur Andersen & Co. in Houston where he was an auditor for three years. He was an accounting manager with Gordon Jewelry Corporation for two years before going to work for Sysco Cor- poration in 1987. In 1989, while working for Sysco Corporation in Houston, Tim had the opportunity to transfer to Jacksonville where he is now the Vice President of Finance for Sysco Food Services - Jackson- ville. Tim and his wife April, a native of New York, met after both moved to the beaches in 1990. They were married in 1991 at First Christian Church of the Beaches in Neptune Beach where Tim is a deacon and treasurer. On February 2, 1996 they became the proud parents of Reagan Elizabeth Reed, weighing in at 6lbs and 15 ounces. Congratulations Tim! My family and I attended the matinee performance today of "Sweet Chariot" at the ABET Theater in the Community Center. We walked across the park to the theater and were met at the door by a somewhat frantic artistic director, Carson, who immediately solicited my aid in running home and grabbing a few rolls of toilet paper to put in the bathrooms of the Community Center. They were completely out. As I dutifully rushed home and back in time to stock the bathrooms and be seated, I had to chuckle at the breadth of responsibilities that I have undertaken as Mayor of Atlantic Beach. There is never a job too great or too small. I am now smack in the middle of my mayoralty which is a great place to be. I have two years behind me which have afforded me the time to focus on a vision for our community and long range planning for that vision. I have two years ahead of me to see much of that planning come to fruition. As. I drive the dusty unpaved streets of the Salt Air community I am elated to see the giant yellow front -loaders making stormwater drainage a reality born from those years of planning. As I see the waste -water treatment plant rise from the ground one block at a time, I'm reminded of earlier days of discourse and decision-making on the water -sewer committee. As the Community Center at Donner Park daily gains its third dimension I can vividly remember its nascent form sketched on a napkin and filed in the category of good ideas. All of these tasks, seemed incredibly monumental at the visionary and planning stages. Now they are becoming more real and tangible through construction and their perceived enormity is scaling down as they physically expand. Then very soon they will blend into our daily lives, and we won't be able to quite remember what life was like without them. 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 I look forward to experiencing these same feelings in the evolution of our parks system. Two years ago we began another incredibly monumental task of envisioning a parks system that would meet the growing recreational needs of our community. We are now on the cusp of tangibility and it is important to remain focused. We must not be overwhelmed by the enormity of the first two very important stages of vision and planning. Who would have guessed two years ago that we would soon be acquiring Dutton Island as a regional park through a partnership with Jacksonville? Without the vision, it would never have happened. After securing the Tresca property for parkland, we now have acquired grant monies to help develop it. Our invest- ment has paid for itself. Our vision for a waterfront park is one step closer to reality. In the two years ahead we will focus on the tangible stage for all the parks. We will continue to see more physical changes and improvements and hopefully will enjoy them for many years to come. Soon they too, will blend into our lives, and we won't be able to quite remember what life was like without them. As I ponder the great number of enormous tasks that are either underway or are still in the visionary stage, I become exhausted lust thinking chow the, ammint of ,aiork and the amount of time that falls between the vision and the tangible reality. It makes me appreciate those little jobs that are com- pleted from start to finish in a matter of moments like rushing out to get toilet paper for the Community Center bathrooms. No job too great or too small! Have a wonderful spring. Very truly yours, Lyman T. Fletcher February 11, 1996 7)INC r)FPA Aluminum framed structures are becoming ever more popu- lar in the building industry and around Atlantic Beach. The structures are light weight, easy to assemble, and are even easier on the pocketbook when compared to steel or wood frame structures.The greater majority of aluminum structures are screened porch additions and pool enclosures. In recent months the Building Department has reviewed several applications to build room additions with aluminum products. In every case to date these proposed structures do not meet or exceed the structural, electrical, or energy code requirements of the State of Florida, or the City of Atlantic Beach. We have been in contact with several aluminum manu- facturers. Their representatives state these structures are not designed to withstand hurricane force winds and would prob- ably fail/collapse in these winds. To determine if a certain type of structure is allowed in Atlantic Beach call the Building Department between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00p.m. We will be glad to meet with the contractor and the homeowner to review proposed plans. CITYOF ATLANTIC BEACH MAYOR Lyman T. Fletcher COMMISSIONERS John Meserve, Tim Reed, Steven Rosenbloom, Suzanne Shaughnessy CITY ATTORNEY - Alan C. Jensen CITY MANAGER - Jim Jarboe CITY CLERK - Maureen King The City Commission meets in City Hall at 7:15pm on the second and fourth Monday of each month. BOARD MEMBERS CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD - Heywood Dowling, Jr., Kathleen Russell, Richard Mann, Edward Martin, Lou Etta Waters, Theo K. Mitchelson, Ken Rogosheske (Meets 1st Tues- day every two months) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD - Don Wolfson, Mary Walker, Leonard H. "Buzzy" Grunthal, Robert Frohwein, Mark McGowan, Patricia Pillmore; Sharette Simpkins (W,oty 3rd Tuesday of each month) y PENSION BOARD OF TRUSTEES - John C. Fletcher, Jr., Don Ford, Jared I. Smith, Chip Tousey, Stuart K. Hicks, Jr. TREE CONSERVATION BOARD - Rick Beaver, Judy Jacobson, Mae Jones, Hope VanNortwick (Meets 1st & 3rd Mon. of each month) RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD - Scott Debuty, Barbara Hopson, Edward Waters, Jane Tanner, Patricia Goelz, Patricia Bell, Dezmond Waters(Meets 3rd Wednesday of each month) CULTURAL ARTS BOARD - Betsy Barrett, Barbara Benisch, Iva Larson Coplan, Alice Gartland, Dan McKinnon, Fran Phelps, Cecile Purcell, 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 4. 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. 4 - Next Issue - Summer 1996 Space Reservation - May 1, 1996 Call now to reserve your ad space - 6-8221 © Copyright 1996 CPM Due to several recent incidents of confrontation by dogs towards citizens on public property, including the beach, Atlantic Beach is reminding dog own- ber t0 ers and their handlers to be more aware ofthe eYYle) existing leash law in our city. Dogs must be on id use their leashes at all times when off their own Carry, property. The leash must be of dependable )Oper strength and must not exceed twelve feet in your length. The only exception to this requirement is as SCO follows: On the beach, if dog and owner are in the ocean together, the dog shall be allowed to swim unleashed and immediately put back on the leash before returning to the beach. Atlantic Beach Elementary School The students at Atlantic Beach Elementary are really excited these days over their brand new playground equipment which was installed in early February. Thanks to FABE (Friends of Atlantic Beach Elementary) and their collaboration with Coun- cilman Dick Brown in securing $20,000.00, the school and community has a new state of the art playground which is not only safe and building strength and endurance, but is also lots of FUN. Carolyn Woods, chairman and founder of FABS, was instru- mental in acquiring the city funds to create this new community/ school playground and we are grateful for her diligent efforts. We will continue to see school improvements in the coming months with landscaping renovation in the front of the school and in the playground area. April 1st is the date for this year's third annual Golf Tourna- ment, sponsored by FARE. The tournament is open to everyone, young and old, with any or no level of ability. The shot -gun start is at 1 PM at Selva Marina Country Club. Players' Entry Fees are $75.00, ($40.00 for juniors under 16 and seniors over 55, and $50.00 for military) which includes practice range balls, green and cart fees for the day, and 1 adult BBQ dinner following play at 5:30. The BBQ buffet dinner is open to everyone in the community and tickets will be available at the door or may be purchased in advance. Sponsors are now being sought for each hole at $250.()0 per hole. Sponsor benefits include recognition at the hole sponsored, 2 player slots, and 2 adult BBQ dinners along with green and cart fees and practice range balls. The greatest benefit received, of course, is the satisfaction of contrib- uting to your neighborhood school and the children of Atlantic Beach. Contributions are fully tax deductible. Come join the fun! For information, please contact Linda Thompson at 241-4795. The School Board has recently approved $3.8 million in new construction and renovation for Atlantic Beach Elementary. The construction is scheduled to begin in January 1997 and will include a new media center along with some office and class- room renovation. This long awaited and much deserved renova- tion will greatly enhance the efficiency and appearance of the school. The entire student body participated in the Language Arts Fair in mid February. The Fair highlights areas in language arts such as reading and writing. Each student exhibits a writing assignment in the Fair which exemplifies what they have learned in the areas of literature, poetry, creative writing, etc. Also, coming up in March is the Career Fair, on the 1 st and the Science Fair, on the 21st. Atlantic Beach Elementary will host its' First Annual Fun Run on March 23rd. The Fun Run is open to all runners, joggers, and walkers, and all children accompanied by an adult. T-shirts go to all Fun Run entrants. Post race festivities will be held at the school. Entry fees are $10.00. The Fun Run also includes a free Mini Kids Fun Run (ages 12 and under) for children not participating in the 5K run with an adult. Ribbons will be given to all finishers of the Mini Fun Run. Volunteers are needed at all the support stations along the 3.1 mi. course and at the finish at Atlantic Beach Elementary School. Sign up and be a part of the fit and fun crowd. For more information on this exciting new PTA sponsored event, please contact Darcy Carnes at 241-1420. The `Blackboard Gallery," located in the school hall adja- cent to the Media Center, will be exhibiting watercolor paintings by local artist, Bunny Morgan. Ms. Morgan will be showing a varied collection of her work which will include historic Atlan- tic Beach houses, western landscapes, abstracts, and cats. The exhibit will be up through the end of March. 3. This means that you should carry your leash with you while swimming (perhaps wrapped ber t0 around the owner's waist or it could be left right at the water's edge) and hook up the dog prior to id use leaving the water. If the weather is too cold for swimming, then do not unleash your dog Get a )Oper twelve -foot long nylon rope and use it to restrain your dog while in the water or playing with its per water toys. Remember to carry and use your pooper scooper. If your dog is prone to several accidents, then carry a spare scooper. It is not only the law Atlantic Beach Elementary School The students at Atlantic Beach Elementary are really excited these days over their brand new playground equipment which was installed in early February. Thanks to FABE (Friends of Atlantic Beach Elementary) and their collaboration with Coun- cilman Dick Brown in securing $20,000.00, the school and community has a new state of the art playground which is not only safe and building strength and endurance, but is also lots of FUN. Carolyn Woods, chairman and founder of FABS, was instru- mental in acquiring the city funds to create this new community/ school playground and we are grateful for her diligent efforts. We will continue to see school improvements in the coming months with landscaping renovation in the front of the school and in the playground area. April 1st is the date for this year's third annual Golf Tourna- ment, sponsored by FARE. The tournament is open to everyone, young and old, with any or no level of ability. The shot -gun start is at 1 PM at Selva Marina Country Club. Players' Entry Fees are $75.00, ($40.00 for juniors under 16 and seniors over 55, and $50.00 for military) which includes practice range balls, green and cart fees for the day, and 1 adult BBQ dinner following play at 5:30. The BBQ buffet dinner is open to everyone in the community and tickets will be available at the door or may be purchased in advance. Sponsors are now being sought for each hole at $250.()0 per hole. Sponsor benefits include recognition at the hole sponsored, 2 player slots, and 2 adult BBQ dinners along with green and cart fees and practice range balls. The greatest benefit received, of course, is the satisfaction of contrib- uting to your neighborhood school and the children of Atlantic Beach. Contributions are fully tax deductible. Come join the fun! For information, please contact Linda Thompson at 241-4795. The School Board has recently approved $3.8 million in new construction and renovation for Atlantic Beach Elementary. The construction is scheduled to begin in January 1997 and will include a new media center along with some office and class- room renovation. This long awaited and much deserved renova- tion will greatly enhance the efficiency and appearance of the school. The entire student body participated in the Language Arts Fair in mid February. The Fair highlights areas in language arts such as reading and writing. Each student exhibits a writing assignment in the Fair which exemplifies what they have learned in the areas of literature, poetry, creative writing, etc. Also, coming up in March is the Career Fair, on the 1 st and the Science Fair, on the 21st. Atlantic Beach Elementary will host its' First Annual Fun Run on March 23rd. The Fun Run is open to all runners, joggers, and walkers, and all children accompanied by an adult. T-shirts go to all Fun Run entrants. Post race festivities will be held at the school. Entry fees are $10.00. The Fun Run also includes a free Mini Kids Fun Run (ages 12 and under) for children not participating in the 5K run with an adult. Ribbons will be given to all finishers of the Mini Fun Run. Volunteers are needed at all the support stations along the 3.1 mi. course and at the finish at Atlantic Beach Elementary School. Sign up and be a part of the fit and fun crowd. For more information on this exciting new PTA sponsored event, please contact Darcy Carnes at 241-1420. The `Blackboard Gallery," located in the school hall adja- cent to the Media Center, will be exhibiting watercolor paintings by local artist, Bunny Morgan. Ms. Morgan will be showing a varied collection of her work which will include historic Atlan- tic Beach houses, western landscapes, abstracts, and cats. The exhibit will be up through the end of March. 3. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE With the coming of Spring, and following a long, hard, win- ter, our thoughts can again turn to planting. Among other projects that the Committee is undertaking, improvements at our street end beach accesses is a high priority. These entrances to our beach are widely used and highly visible. With a joint effort between the City and our residents, the street ends can be made - and maintained - in an attractive manner. If you want to become involved in this type of undertaking, contact a member of the Beautification Committee for details, or call Carl Walker, City Beautification Coordinator at 247-5828 weekday morn- ings. Our thanks to the hearty residents who braved the cold winds at our Arbor Day Tree Sale in January. Those who attended had a chance to select from a wide variety of trees and shrubs at a good price. The education programs held at Atlantic Beach Elementary were popular and enlightening to both students and faculty. This was the fifth annual Florida Arbor Day celebration held by our City. Tentative plans are being made now for a spring "Bright Spots Tour" to be held in April. The event will be similar to the one sponsored by the Committee last fall which proved highly successful. Watch our local newspapers for details. The Committee always welcomes new members. Meet- ings are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month in the City Hall Conference Room, beginning at 7:30 PM. All that is required is an interest in the appearance of our community. RON'STIP: Even though it's March, we're not past the freeze season yet! Your yard and plants will be "waking up" soon from their win- ter sleep. Just like the rest of us, they will need some food and a little clean-up (trimming and grooming); but wait; March is still a cold month so hold off until April to trim up those plants and fertilize them. Carl Walker, Beautification Coordinator Fleet Landing Opens Assisted Living Residence In the Fall of 1995, the Beaches' community gained a new and much needed community service. Leeward Manor, a sixty room Assisted Living Residence, opened at Fleet Landing and is available to the public. Residency at Lee- ward Manor does not require former military service. There are many elderly people who need assistance with some of their everyday activities .... bathing, dressing, meals, reminders to take medications, etc. There are people who are lonely and wish for an opportunity for social interaction. There are couples who both work and yet have an elderly parent or relative for whom they are concerned. All of these people would enhance their quality of life if they had an alternative to their current situation ... Assisted Living in Leeward Manor may be the answer and the staff at Fleet Landing would like to discuss this alternative lifestyle with you. Presidential Preference Primary — March 12 First Primary — September 3 Second Primary — October 1 General Election — November 5 1996 is a very important election year. In addition to electing a President and Vice President of the United States, Atlantic Beach residents will have the opportunity to vote for a State Representative for District 18, (currently held by Joseph Arnall) and a U. S. Representative for District 4, (currently held by Tillie Fowler). Registration books close thirty days prior to an election. Dates registration will close are as follows: Presidential Preference Primary — February 13 First Primary — August 5 Second Primary — September 3 General Election — October 7 Voter registration rolls are purged from time to time and inactive voters removed. You can make sure that your registration is current by calling 630-1410. Eligible citizens may register or update voter registra- tion in City Hall, driver's license offices, public assistance offices, and public libraries. As the campaigns continue to heat up we encour- age our citizens to get to know where the candidates stand on the major issues that face our nation and then you will be able to cast a more informed vote for the candidate of your choice. How important is your vote? • In 1776, one vote gave America the English language instead of German • In 1845, one vote brought Texas into the Union • In 1876 One vote gave Rutherford B. Hayes the presidency of the United States Vote - It is your constitutional right - and your responsibility! New Lights For Racquetball Courts The Recreation & Parks Department is adding lights to the racquetball courts. These lights will have the same hours as the lights on the tennis courts. Also, we are adding lights on the basketball court and playground area. Please, take advantage of these additions. This year's Easter activities will be held in Jordan Park (1673 Francis Avenue). Please watch the local newspapers for more information, or call 247-5828 after April 1. Historical Atlantic Beach The City of Atlantic Beach and the Beaches Area Historical Society is putting together a slide show and a written history of Atlantic Beach. If you have any pictures or artifacts please send them to the Recreation Department (716 Ocean Blvd.) Attn: Timmy Johnson or call 247-5828. Month of March - "Jake's Women" by Neil Simon. March 7 - Preview. Opening March 8 and runs March 9,14-16, 21-23. This will be the local premiere of Simon's com- edy about a writer who summons women from his past, with his usual funny one-liners! Call for infor- mation regarding Sunday Matinees 249-7177. t 0s Q6 . 1kukw&u4 N 249-7667 D Free delivery with party platter order d Cpeaa d64 P2 ail tyau4 cak4iaa y aaeech. 4i&aa&a /3eac4 nesideaai - /3a4 Malik 0wote l e4ej THE HEALTH CENTER • Secure Specialized Environment • Trained Staff • Structured Daily Activities • Family Support Group • Open to the Community FLEE Call 1lalery Davitt 246-9900 ext. 203.NDD? ------------------- Volunteers -------Volunteers Needed ' The Recreation Department is looking for volunteers ' to assist with various events. Volunteers offer much needed support and assistance to the department, so if you would like to assist in making every event a success or would like to start a new event please complete the form below. Haunted House Christmas Tree Lighting ® Campout Under the Stars Tennis Lessons After School Activities Lil Summer Camp Flag Football Easter Activities Name _ Address ------------------------------------- Phone (daytime) Completed forms may be turned in at City Hall or mailed to: Timmy Johnson, 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach 32233. — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 CAR CARE Center when your car needs repair. We ARE the mechanics you can trust. We Work For You. MVR #10454 Family Owned and Operated for 23 Years. All Types Automotive and Emission Repairs News from aptist Medical Center ® Beaches Construction on a second medical office building, located on the BMC -Beaches campus, began last month. Radiation therapy services and expanded cardiac rehabilitation will high- light the services that will be available. Commitments for about 70 percent of the building's space have been made, including a first floor site for the Florida Radiation Oncology Group that will house a vault for radiation treatments. The Jacksonville Heart Center, a cardiology physi- cian group will move their office from the current physician office building into a larger space in the new building. This will allow for expansion of BMC -Beaches' cardiac rehabilitation program and new urology services. LEEWARD MANOR • Independence with the care you need • Assistance with daily activities • Residential Style Living • Long Term and Respite Care Available • Caen to t h o Come � is it yr � , Coll Catherine DiRenzi 246-9900 ext, 107, I-ANDITO IIIIIIIIiElEEQIlfl13311E!E!!! II IIII114{!i!lIII33i11 li3EEi IMI I ii3ii:t!i fliliilii{iii!ii !! 1 !i ifl(ff!i! I 1177 ilii i I if fill HIIIHIM11 73 IF Ifl( 7111. Ii HIM I ifi UM !I� With the end of our brief winter just around the corner, the signs of spring clean-up are very evident. Remember to place your plastic bags at your curb, not on city medians or park areas. If properly placed, the city will pick up an amount equal to five cubic yards, no single item can weigh over forty pounds. Trash and garbage should be placed in receptacles not over thirty-two gallons, or plastic bags not less than 1.3 mil thick. City of Atlantic Beach ordinances prohibit excessive growth of grass or vegetation. This pertains to occupied residential prop- erty as well as vacant property. Owners of unkempt property will be notified by mail or posting of the property and if not cut within seven days, the city will cut it, invoice the owner, and possibly lien the property. With a little concern and effort, we can continue to maintain Atlantic Beach as the garden spot of the beaches. If you have any questions or if your homeowners' associa- tion or your civic group would like a representative from Code Enforcement to speak at your meeting, please call 247-5855.— "First Night Atlan 47-5855. " i s tic " calls for artists "First Night Atlantic Beach", a city sanctioned, family- oriented, non alcoholic alternative New Year's Eve celebra- tion, is seeking artists to participate in this unique, first-ever community celebration of the New Year through the arts. Visual, performing, media and literary arts will be presented at indoor and outdoor locations from early evening until mid- night. Artists are needed in many areas including hands-on art for children and adults. Activities will include making masks, noise makers, magic wands and other celebratory items in preparation for the processional later that cvcning Indoor programming will include short repeated perfor- mances. New and innovative works that are not technically complex are encouraged. Oudoor programming should focus on rituals appropriate to celebrating the New Year. Perfor- mances or installations that invite public participation are encouraged. Proposals will be reviewed by evaluators from the different art disciplines and the community. Selection is based on artistic merit, feasibility. appropriateness for the event and the avail- ability of funds. Artists are encouraged to be as self-sufficient as possible since the technical support budget is limited in order to be able to pay artists' honoraria. Artists interested in participating in this unique event that revives the ancient tradition of marking the passage of time with art, ritual and festivity should contact Program Commit- tee Chair Rosemary Fletcher, at 249-4872 for an application. Application deadline is March 31, 1996. Notification deadline is April 31, 1996. .............. TOWN CEN TER Town Center Phase 2A is one notch further along the road to construction thanks to a very productive meeting of Town Center's Fundraising Committee and our public officials. Coun- cilman Dick Brown setup the meeting which he attended along with Major John Delaney, Jacksonville Public Works Director, Sam Mousa, Mayor Kowkabany of Neptune Beach, and Mayor Fletcher and Commissioners Shaughnessy and Meserve of Atlantic Beach. Both City Managers were also in attendance. The outcome was a commitment of partnership in funding which will continue the momentum of the Town Center Project and get those engraved bricks where they belong, in beautiful new tree -lined promenades fronting the shops and restaurants from Ocean Blvd. and First Street to East Coast Drive. Mayor Delaney made a commitment of $75,000.00 and suggested that Neptune and Atlantic Beach match Town Center's Contributions of $50,000.00 with $25,000.00 each. He would like to see $25,000.00 come from corporate and business contributions. This would complete the partnership and pro- vide us with the $200,000.00 needed to complete Phase 2A. Although nothing has yet been approved through the vari- ous city councils and commissions, it was agreed upon by all that the Town Center Project has been greatly supported by the citizens of the beach communities and Jacksonville and part- nerships such as this are the best way to get things accom- plished. The Town Center Fundraising Committee will be very busy in the next four months trying to raise $25,000.00 and with a lot of hard work and a little luck, along with good support and follow-through from our public officials, our goal is to break ground in the fall. Brick sales will continue through the sum- mer, but this is the last phase for engraved bricks, so don't be left out. Get yours NOW! Joanna Fletcher is stepping down as Chairman of the Town Center Agency, Inc. after serving for one and one half years. She will continue to serve on the Board and handle the brick sales. We thank her for leading us well during her tenure as Chairman. Don Fagan, of Atlantic Beach will serve as Chair- man for the next term beginning in February. We welcome him to the Board, as well as two other new board members, Leslie Lyne, of Neptune Beach and Dezmond Waters, of Atlantic Beach. The Festival Committee for "Dancin' in the Street" has started their monthly planning meetings for this year's festival on Saturday, May 18, 1996.The Committee is always looking for volunteers on the day of the festival so come and be a part of it all. It's great fun! Brette Petway-Sears is Chairman for the Festival this year so it will surely be an extraordinary event. Be there.011 —Folio Weekly Reader Survey For over 15 years Bio -Max has been offering our cus- tomers the best variety of nutritional supplements and health-related products. Bio - Max carries vitamins, food, pet products, sports supplements and will special order many hard -to -find items. )Karch® 9., & 10. Arts &Crafts, demonstrations on side- walk in frontof store. Come join the fun! 40 Ocean Blvd. Atlantic Beach 249-5182 Voted"BestBicycle Shop in Jacksonville' ac Folio Reader Survey ` % Great Service, .% Great Products, 246-6677 db Great Fun! 'What Cycling is all about —Folio Weekly Reader Survey For over 15 years Bio -Max has been offering our cus- tomers the best variety of nutritional supplements and health-related products. Bio - Max carries vitamins, food, pet products, sports supplements and will special order many hard -to -find items. )Karch® 9., & 10. Arts &Crafts, demonstrations on side- walk in frontof store. Come join the fun! 40 Ocean Blvd. Atlantic Beach 249-5182 reviewed by The BookMark The Moor's Last Sigh, by Salman Rushdie. This is Rushdie's first novel in seven years, and for those who have waited, it was worth the wait. In this "masterpiece of controlled storytelling", Rushdie looks at love, passion, secrecy and greed in the life of Moor, heir to the spice trade business. In exploring Moor's fall from grace, Rushdie considers the intriguing world of India in the 20th century. In the Beauty of the Lilies, by John Updike. In his 17th novel, Updike traces one family through the 1900's up to the present. Each character's life is defined by his or her relationship with God. This story is "one wandering tapestry thread..of the Ameri- can century", and reminds us why Updike is an award-winning author. Wilderness of Mirrors, by Linda Davies. Once again, Davies gives us a thriller set in the world of high finance. Eva Cunningham, self -exiled in Vietnam, is recruited into the Secret Intelligence Service to entrap an international businessman suspected of conducting illegal trade of nuclear weapons with China. Travelling through this world of danger and seduction, it is hard to put this book down. • r • Appointment Not Always Necessary 249-4140 ACRYLIC & FIBERGLASS NAILS MANICURES ® PEDICURES Atlantic Village • 991 Atlantic Blvd. Jan Shields "Closed over $9.5 Million in 1995" Atlantic Beach's Own Real Estate Expert! MdyCrop.HFALTgL4• czr ee Neptune Beach Office • 249-3804 JamSplash Weekend. What is it 1 how will it affect you] "JamSplash" 1996 is an event that closely parallels the "Black College Reunion" that has taken place for the past several years in Daytona. It has attracted large crowds of people to the event from locations throughout the Eastern United States. "JamSplash" promoters will host a number of events planned around the Jacksonville area for the individuals who come here for the weekend of April 12, 13, and 14, 1996. Although this is the first year that this event will be held in Jacksonville, we are planning for demands and services based on the estimates from previous years in Daytona. Last year, the crowd attending the event in Daytona was estimated at 125,000 people. This number of people would have a dramatic impact on public safety at the beaches, especially relative to the traffic congestion that this would create. For this reason, the Atlantic Beach Ponce and fire Departments are planning and coordinat- ing with area agencies to address the problems associated with this event. In recent months, a question has emerged about why the Atlantic Beach Police Motorcycle Officer writes traffic cita- tions. It has been suggested that he has to write a lot of tickets to generate enough revenue to pay for the motorcycle, or perhaps he has a quota that he has to fill. It has also been suggested that he should not be writing tickets to citizens who pay taxes in Atlantic Beach when he could be sitting on Mayport Road writing tickets to non-residents. The purpose of this article is to provide the motive behind the motor. The City of Atlantic Beach paid for the motorcycle when it was originally acquired. It was not anticipated that the motor- cycle officer would generate revenue for the city. Generating revenue was never the intended purpose of the motorcycle officer, and the effectiveness of the traffic officer is in no way tied to the number of tickets written or fines generated. Addi- tionally, there are no quotas for police officers in the Atlantic Beach Police Department including the traffic officer. The motorcycle was a response to increasing complaints from Atlantic Beach residents about traffic problems in their neighborhoods. When a citizen survey was conducted, traffic was listed as the #2 concern for public safety in the city. Public hearings on traffic were well attended, and the most common request from the public was for more enforcement. These complaints did not focus on Mayport Road. They focused on residential neighborhoods, and roadways with high pedestrian and bicycle traffic. The major sewer rehabilitation is underway in the Saltair Subdivision. This project involves the construction of a new lift station behind the Boy Scout Hut on Sturdivant Avenue, sliplining the sewer line on Sherry Drive, relaying the shallow lines with deeper lines and new manholes and drainage improvements Many of you have expressed your gratitude that the sewer problems are being addressed and hopefully the project will be completed prior to major rainstorms. Thank you for enduring the inconvenience of the construction work in your subdivision. Water Meters You may be wondering why there is a black disk on top of your water meter box. The disk is part of an encoded register on the meter which allows our meter readers to read the meter electronically with a wand. Meter readers no longer have to punch in readings and reread meters due to errors. If your meter is one of the very few without a black disk on the box, please call us at 247-5834 and we will arrange a meter replacement at no cost. You may see our meter readers riding on bicycles through your neighborhood. The bicycles allow them to read meters faster and complete the entire City each month, thereby elimi- nating the unpopular quarterly readings. o W. ZW& Awft OMC& 2)"&dft* Preventive Dentistry ® Cosmetic Bonding Crowns ® Bridges • Dentures ® Root Canals Emergency Dentistry • Nitrous Oxide cel 246-2222 469-5 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach Across from K -Mart in Laura Plaza ■ The Safest, Most Effective Survival Swimming Program wr svNe" for Infants & Young Children RESEARCH ■ Individual Instruction for Children from 6 Months Carefully Trained and Certified Instructors Water Lines Plans are nearly completed for anew water main on Mayport Road near Pioneer Drive. The project should be bid in late February and construction should begin in early April. Plans should be competed by the end of March for new water lines on Forrestal and Saratoga Circles. Atlantic Beach Wastewater Treatment Plant The expansion of the Atlantic Beach Wastewater Treatment plant is over 45% complete. The large cranes are still on site and their booms can be seen on Sandpiper Lane. Work continues on the aeration basin, clarifiers, chlorine contact chamber, effluent pump station, influent structure, blower building, and conver- sion of the "DAVCO" plant to a digester. Assisi Lane Water Treatment Plant Work is underway on the expansion of the Water Treatment Plant located at 902 Assisi Lane. This project will upgrade the plant capacity from 1.1 MGD to 1.4 MGD by constructing two prestressed concrete ground storage reservoirs and a new hydropneumatic tank. =413 V 41 ■ - SLAB LEAKS WATER HEATERS WATER SOFTNERS WATER FILTRATION 0 Truly unique gifts from sweaters, scarves and jewelry, to glass, ceramics and metalwork. Handcrafted with skill and flaA the finest craftspeople in the British Isles. 363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach"HIDEKNIA 9-%3.24 Handcrafted Gifts From The Most Gifted Hands In The British Isles rl 10 t No �h IS _h 0- re Certified Angus Beef1m Farm Fresh Produce Imported Cheeses and Pates Boar's Head Deli Skinner's Dairy Products Fresh Seafood Take out Gourmet Full Grocery r The Atlantic Beach Fire and Rescue Department continu- ously offers a variety of safety courses, including Adult CPR (4 hours), Pediatric CPR (6 hours), the Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Providers Course (8 hours) CPR Instructor ( 1 2 hours), a course to teach baby-sitters about safety and reaction in emergency situations (12 hours). In the future we may be able to offer Emergency First Aid (8 hours) the U. S. Department of Transportation curriculum First Responders Course (40 - 60 hours). Pre -registration is required for all courses in order to ensure an adequate number of instructors and proper facilities. For class registration, call 247-5869. For information concern- ing course content and on-site group instruction of twelve students or more, contact Stephen Grant at 499-6026 (Pager). Cardiac Arrest When It All Comes Together On January 13, 1996, a series of events occurred that demonstrates what happens when community involvement, good Samaritans, and professionally trained Fire/Rescue personnel combines to respond to a life-threatening emergency. The Call A vehicle had crashed into a building and the driver was in cardiac arrest. Several months ago some citizens recognized the need for an automatic defibrillator for the Fire Department. They under- took the task of raising funds and purchased the equipment and presented it to the city. The Good Samaritans Immediately after the patient went into cardiac arrest and crashed into the building, citizen by -bystanders who were trained in CPR went to work to save his life. The early basic life support provided by these citizens gave this patient a chance at survival. The Fire0 escue and Police These professionals arrived on the scene minutes after the call for help went out. The first to arrive were the Atlantic Beach police officers. Seconds later, the Atlantic Beach fire and rescue personnel arrived. The firefighters started basic life support using oxygen and various basic life support tools and the donated automatic defibrillator. The patient's heart was beating but not stabilized when the rescue unit from the Jacksonville Fire/ Rescue Department arrived and started advanced life support. The patient was stabilized and transported to the hospital. This patient's life was saved by these actions. While this type of call is routine for firefighters and rescue personnel, the citizens who organized and/or contributed to the fund raising efforts to purchase the defibrillator, and the by -bystanders who potentially endangered their own lives to help a stranger, made this a real success story. We would like to take this opportunity to express our thanks to all involved. Personnel Notes Atlantic Beach Fire Department welcomes new firefighters Skip Smith, Brad Boley, and John Vitale. Congratulations to Dennis Hermann on his promotion to lieutenant.+ BU.S.INESSDIRECTO'RY Barbeques Galore 646 Atlantic Blvd. Neptune Beach 270-2233 BEAUTYSALONS L.A. Rose 991 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach 249-4140 BIKE SHOPS The Spoke Shop 220 1st Street Neptune Beach 246-6677 BOOKSTORES Tappin Bank Mine 705 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach 246-1388 BOUTIQUES Boutique Unique Located in the Sea Turtle Lobby Atlantic Beach 241-7109 Carpet Concepts 1492 S. Third St. Jacksonville Beach 247-0438 CATERING Spice of Life Caterers Neptune Beach 249-7667 CLEANERS Beach Cleaners 468-1 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach 221-9162 Beach Cleaners & Laundry 2775-6 Mayport Rd. Atlantic Beach 241-3327 DENTISTS John M. Della Porta, 469 Atlantic Blvd. #5 Atlantic Beach 246-2222 GIFT SHOPS The Crabapple Tree 40 Ocean Blvd. Atlantic Beach 249-5182 ca/rEddie Hilliard - Atlantic Beach's Own Middlekauff Mortgage Company 246-2274 or 419-1300 Airport Service Weddings Proms Serving Jacksonville and. the Beaches since 1985 241-1013 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 INFANT SWIMMING Infant Swimming Research Amy Pritchett 249-5884 LIMOUSINE Bob's Limousine Service,Inc. Airport Service, Weddings & Proms Atlantic Beach 241-1013 LIQUOR STORES Beach Liquors MORTGAGE LENDER Middlekauff Mortgage Co. Eddie Hilliard 246-2274 PEST CONTROL Independent Pest Control Atlantic Beach 246-7739 PLUMBERS Larry Teague & Sons Plumbing, Inc. Atlantic Beach 249-7100 REALTY COMPANIES Watson Realty Jan Shields 1117 Atlantic Blvd. Neptune Beach 249-3804 RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES Fleet Landing Assited Living & Alzheimers One Fleet Landing Blvd. Atlantic Beach 246-9900 TREE MAINTENANCE Weber's Tree Service Professional Tree Trimming Atlantic Beach 241-4895 VIDEO STORES Beach Videos 1543 Atlantic Blvd. 2440 Mayport Rd. Atlantic Renr-h IMA -F71 q Atlnntir Renrh IIIA-C171q Booksellers to Atlantic Beach since 1975 Atlantic & Seminole Rd. • 246-1388 Now: 7 Days a Week & Evenings Located in Sea Turtle Lobby • 241-7109 11. OURMET FOOD P.A.St A. Plus Art Gallery Mayport Motor Parts, Inc. The Market at Northshore 214 Charlotte Street 2825 Mayport Road Atlantic Beach 246-2441 St. Augustine 904 824-0251 Atlantic Beach Hibernia Open Daily Until 4pm Parts 246-4805 363 Atlantic Blvd. Service 246-7131 Atlantic Beach 249-7321 BARBEQUE CARPET HEALTH FOOD STORE Barbeques Galore 646 Atlantic Blvd. Neptune Beach 270-2233 BEAUTYSALONS L.A. Rose 991 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach 249-4140 BIKE SHOPS The Spoke Shop 220 1st Street Neptune Beach 246-6677 BOOKSTORES Tappin Bank Mine 705 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach 246-1388 BOUTIQUES Boutique Unique Located in the Sea Turtle Lobby Atlantic Beach 241-7109 Carpet Concepts 1492 S. Third St. Jacksonville Beach 247-0438 CATERING Spice of Life Caterers Neptune Beach 249-7667 CLEANERS Beach Cleaners 468-1 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach 221-9162 Beach Cleaners & Laundry 2775-6 Mayport Rd. Atlantic Beach 241-3327 DENTISTS John M. Della Porta, 469 Atlantic Blvd. #5 Atlantic Beach 246-2222 GIFT SHOPS The Crabapple Tree 40 Ocean Blvd. Atlantic Beach 249-5182 ca/rEddie Hilliard - Atlantic Beach's Own Middlekauff Mortgage Company 246-2274 or 419-1300 Airport Service Weddings Proms Serving Jacksonville and. the Beaches since 1985 241-1013 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 INFANT SWIMMING Infant Swimming Research Amy Pritchett 249-5884 LIMOUSINE Bob's Limousine Service,Inc. Airport Service, Weddings & Proms Atlantic Beach 241-1013 LIQUOR STORES Beach Liquors MORTGAGE LENDER Middlekauff Mortgage Co. Eddie Hilliard 246-2274 PEST CONTROL Independent Pest Control Atlantic Beach 246-7739 PLUMBERS Larry Teague & Sons Plumbing, Inc. Atlantic Beach 249-7100 REALTY COMPANIES Watson Realty Jan Shields 1117 Atlantic Blvd. Neptune Beach 249-3804 RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES Fleet Landing Assited Living & Alzheimers One Fleet Landing Blvd. Atlantic Beach 246-9900 TREE MAINTENANCE Weber's Tree Service Professional Tree Trimming Atlantic Beach 241-4895 VIDEO STORES Beach Videos 1543 Atlantic Blvd. 2440 Mayport Rd. Atlantic Renr-h IMA -F71 q Atlnntir Renrh IIIA-C171q Booksellers to Atlantic Beach since 1975 Atlantic & Seminole Rd. • 246-1388 Now: 7 Days a Week & Evenings Located in Sea Turtle Lobby • 241-7109 11. GRAND OPENING CLEANERS IrBEACHLIQUORS �----------- ------------------- BEACH ------ BEACH CLEANERS Laura Plaza One Laundered Shirt with dry 468-1 Atlantic Blvd. cleaning order of $10 or more ------------------------------ BEACH CLEANERS am & LAUNDRY Beaches Chamber of Commerce Mayport Plaza One Laundered Shirt with dry 2775-6 Mayport Rd. cleaning order of $10 or more 630-1386 Dial -A -Ride BEACH VIDEOS Driver's License Bureau (For Appt.) Shoppes of Lakeside $2 Video with 2440 Mayport Rd. coupon SIC------------------------------- Mayport Middle School BEACH LIQUORS Public Library (Beaches Branch) Tww.lwo.iwdn Olw�.. ■.YYY-■...YY■.YLY � n _ t - V1 luiv L414 1543 Atlantic Blvd. --------------------------------- with $10 Purchase Present Coupon with incoming order. Offer expires 4/80/86. 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Joe Arnall (State House District 19) 249-1990 Supervisor of Elections 630-1410 Tax Collector (Auto Tags) 246-7407 State of Florida Information 359-6000 IMPORTANT NUMBERS Tax Collectors' Office 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 ecreation Department 247-5828 Police & Fire Emergencies 911 Fire Department Non -Emergencies 247-5869 Police Records 247-5863 a.a rw....a. Property Appraisers Office Public Works 630-2011 247-5834 Purchasing247-5818 Recycle Hotline 247-5834 Tax Collectors' Office 630-2000 Utility Billing/New Connections 247-5816 Water/Sewer Problems 247-5834 OUARTE Y PIST (ONT 11 years serving Atlantic Beach Mark Peters, Owner Operator. Independent Pest Management 246-7739 Let the Sun Shine In Professional Tree Trimmi @Aar' free Serum 241-4895