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1996 Summer Tide ViewsVolume 3 No.3 Summer 1996 Myths About Atlantic Beach and Hurricanes Myth: Because of the shape of our coastline we are protected from hur- ricanes. Truth: Our coastline would see much worse damage than was expe- rienced in Andrew. The surge and waves from an Andrew type storm would cause complete flooding of the entire beaches area. Atlantic Bou- levard would be under six feet or more of water. Myth: Weather patterns protect our area from hurricanes. Truth: No scientific reason exists to support that old tale. We have expe- rienced four hurricanes in the last one hundred years. We have been LUCKY there have not been mote. Myth: "My house has been here for years; it can ride out the storm." Truth: Very few, if any, homes or buildings will be left if an Andrew type storm hits our beach. Much smaller storms would also cause great destruction of property and loss of life. Myth: "I was here when Dora hit. I know all about hurricanes." Truth: Hurricane Dora was a small storm as hurricanes go. It actually came ashore just north of St. Augus- tine. Winds in Atlantic Beach were BELOW 90 miles per hour. Winds in storms like Andrew can be more than 200 miles per hour. Dear �rieno(, This is one of those Monday mornings that you would love to put off until at least Tuesday or maybe even Wednesday. It's a hazy -brained, step dragging kind of Monday after a whirlwind non-stop weekend of work and fun, more work and then some more fun, lots of dancin' (fun) and then ending on Sunday evening with more work because the kids have had too much fun and are tired and cranky and can't go to sleep. So rather than think about work this morning, I prefer to reflect on the fun. I saw many of you on Saturday at the annual "Dancin' in the Street" Festival at Town Center. This event reminds me of a family reunion in the sense of our "community family." I see friends and neighbors there, some of whom I haven't seen since last year's festival. To me, the festival is a celebration of our quality of life here, the best we have to offer in music, art, food, ambiance, weather (hopefully) and ourselves. It has the double benefit of also providing funds to help enhance and maintain our quality of life in the Town Center area. It is a perfect example of how creative we can be in finding a way to maintain something that we really want. Further along Atlantic Blvd. an opportunity has been presented to us through Greenscape. This non-profit organization has written a grant for the planting of stately palms and crepe myrtles along all the Atlantic Blvd. medians. This opportunity to enhance our quality of'life on that desert of concrete and signs we call Atlantic Blvd. should not be denied for fear of maintenance. It is crucial for the cities who are rewarded by the efforts of citizens and organizations behind these beautification projects to support and build on these efforts. We know that once it is done, once we have experienced the pleasure of driving under stately palm trees and brilliant blooms of crepe myrtles, or walking down the tree lined promenades in Town Center to look for our engraved bricks, we will find a way to keep it that way. Still further west on Atlantic Blvd. we come to "Tresca" park. Just recently we selected design engineers for development of this park through a Florida Inland Waterways Naviga- tional Grant. This is an exciting project that would never have happened had we not purchased continued on page 2 P.O. Box 331542 Bulk Rate U.S. Postage Atlantic Beach, FL PAID 32233 Jacksonville, FL Permit No. 1645 Letter from Mayor Fletcher...... cont from page I the land. The purchase has inspired us to find ways to develop it. We did not let that fear of development and maintenance blur our vision of a sunset park on the intracoastal. Another exciting project is the proposed Regional Nature Preserve and Park we refer to as "Dutton Island". The actual name for this island as it is known on the map, is Pine Island. The purchase of Pine Island will happen through a state grant called Preservation 2000 and through a partnership with Jacksonville, who will match the grant monies. This pristine coastal island is reminiscent of what our community was like before development and we are indeed fortunate to have the opportu- nity to preserve this last bit of remaining wilderness as a refuge and a retreat to simpler times and quieter moments. We would be foolish indeed, to deny ourselves the value that such a place can bring to enhance our city and our lives for fear that we cannot maintain it. We always find a way to keep those things which are important to us and that give us joy and pleasure. The creation, development and maintenance of these parks and greenspaces are very much to a city like having and raising children is to a parent. As a parent, I can say that the quality of my life has been so enriched by my children that, whatever the cost, I would find a way to do it. And as with children, the better you plan for the long term, the better the quality of life will be for everyone involved. As your mayor, I can say that these four wonderful projects, Town Center, Atlantic Blvd., "Tresca" Park, and Pine Island are Atlantic Beach's children. We must encourage and support them, nurture them and plan for their future, and they will enrich our city's life and in turn our lives, just as our children enrich our lives. Mayor Joseph Riley of Charleston recently gave a lecture in Jacksonville on how cities can enhance the quality of our lives. He stated that "your city should make your heart sing." I could not agree with him more. We are privileged to have many people working daily to enhance the quality of our lives through our city. I would like to thank the people who are diligently working on Town Center, Atlantic Blvd., "Tresca" Park and Pine Island. Their efforts, combined with the support of the city will afford us all the opportunity to have our hearts sing here in Atlantic Beach for many years to come. Thanks also, to the many volunteers on the Town Center Festival Committee, past, present and future who will keep us dancin' in the street for many years to come, too! Have a great summer. Very truly yours, Lyman T Fletcher Rick Bell at i - %/i CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH 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 (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, Richard Bell, Judy Jacobson, Mae Jones, Hope VanNortwick (Meets I st & 3rd Mon. of each month) RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD - Mark Beckenbach, Scott Debuty, Barbara Hopson, Edward Waters, Patricia Goelz, Patricia Bell, Dezmond Waters(Meets 3rd Wednesday 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. 4 - Next Issue - Fall 1996 Space Reservation - August 1, 1996 Call now to reserve your ad space - 246-8221 ©Copyright 1996 CPM We have seen an increase in un- licensed activity in the City this spring. A specific case involved an unlicensed roofing contractor who was writing estimates and asking for a fifty per- cent deposit for materials. He ac- cepted three deposits (50% or more) from Atlantic Beach homeowners and did not perform any work. He was recently arrested on other charges and is in the custody of the Duval County Jail. Because of the language in the contract and the limited assets of the roofing contractor it is doubtful the homeowners will ever see any of their deposits. The following steps could have been performed to protect the homeowners from unlicensed, unethi- cal contractors. They are as follows: 1. Never give a contractor more than 10% down for any projecte You may be able to work out an arrangement where you don't pay any money until a certain percent of the job is complete. This is called a draw schedule. The banks and lend- ing institutions have been using this method to prevent overpaying on construction projects. If the contractor insists on money up front for materials offer to pay for materials on a C.O.D. basis as they are delivered. If this is not suitable to the contractor—find another contrac- tor; 2. Always ask for a copy of the contractor's license. All building, residential, general, electrical, plumb- ing, and heating/air contractors have to be registered with the State of Florida and the County. They are issued a wallet size card stating their registration number and their name and address; If you have doubts about the contractor's legitimacy call the Build- ing Department at 247-5826 or the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation at 727-5590. 3. Always ask if a building per- mit is re uc� fired. The permit is a legal document detailing the date, type, and value of work being performed. In court cases the building permit is used to establish when, where, and who performed work on projects. Call the Building Department.,84 Don't Borrow Your Nei"ghbors' Tools. : STIHE ��IL7G�G�C�G�3 We'R rent you ours for your next ® From Areators to Pressure Washers – Paint Spray- ers to Weedeaters – Blowers to Riding Mow- ers – Chippers to Hedgetrimmers. We rent and sell a complete line of lawn and land- scaping equipment. I TUCKER EQUIPMENT RENTAL & SALES 11311th Street Neptune Beach 246-1330 Voting eci ct News Atlantic Beach has experienced con- siderable growth in recent years and as a result, one of our voting precincts now has over 3000 registered voters. In order to avoid long lines for some elections, the Duval County Supervisor of Elections prefers to limit the number of voters at any precinct to 2000. It is, therefore, likely that an additional precinct will be created and attempts are being made to locate this new precinct in the Mayport Road area. Any registered voter who will be affected by this change will receive a new voter registration card indicating the location of the new precinct. We hope this change will assist you on election day and eliminate the long lines experi- enced at some precincts in the past. FOR SALESFOR RENTALS & MANAGEMENT' The property Managment Division of REIMAX At The Beach, Inc., has again become PROPERTY CARE SERVICES, INC. We and our fine staff will continue to provide Management, Rentals & Sales from our new location. To reach former sales agents of REIMAX, call us for for- warding numbers. Our service area remains St.John's Bluff to the Ocean & Mayport through Ponte Vedra. Our Property Management Program still Includes ... at our expense .... a comprehensive maintenance & repair program. Call for Rentals Management details nowt (904) 246.1200 1-800.626.2383 254 Third St. Neptune Beach L= i. Occupational Licenses Any person who engages in any busi- ness or profession in Atlantic Beach is required to obtain an occupational license from the City Clerk's office. While the procedure to obtain an occupational li- cense is simple, it does require some time and it is advisable to begin the application process a week or two before you plan to open your business. Any person engaging in or managing any business in Atlantic Beach without first obtaining an occupational license from the City Clerk shall be subject to a penalty of 25% of the cost of the license determined to be due, and may also be subject to a fine. For additional information regarding occupational licensing requirements, please call the office of the City Clerk at 2A7.-5gnoor 247 581^. First Night Atlantic Beach Wants You Be a part of a great new community event, make new friends and have fun. Volunteers are needed now to help plan "First Night Atlantic Beach", a family- oriented, non-alcoholic alternative New Year's Eve celebration through the arts. "First Night Atlantic Beach" is a pub- lic celebration that revives the ancient tradition of marking the passage of time with art, ritual and festivity. It will be presented at indoor and outdoor locations from early evening until midnight. Karen Summers, volunteer chairper- son, explains volunteers working the event will be scheduled in one, two and three- hour shifts so everyone can enjoy the celebration with their families. If you have made plans to be out of town for New Years Eve, your help is needed now with preparations. There are big and small jobs to suit everyone. Choose from the followingcommittees: Programming, Marketing, Finance, Logistics, Opera- tions, Sponsorship/fundraising, Volun- teer, Children's Events, Decorations. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Karen Summers at 249- 8308. Howell Park will be closed the month of June and part of July for renovations. Donner Park Some say it's about time! The Grand Opening of the Donner Park Community Center is scheduled for Saturday, June 1, 1996, at 12:00 Noon. Bring your friends and neighbors and join us on this special occasion. Russell The Recreation Department is spon- soring a summer camp in Russell Park for children between the ages of 7 and 14. Sign up as soon as possible at the Adele Grage Community Center from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Camp hours are from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM and wit begin on Monday, .lune W. Cost is $50.00. For additional information, call Timmy Johnson at 247-5828. Atlantic Beach Athletic Association had a successful Little League Spring season and is now preparing for its All- Star season. Please support the Atlantic Beach Athletic Association. Volunteers Needed The Recreation Department is in need of volunteer coaches and referees for the spring flag football season. Anyone inter- ested in helping out should call Timmy Johnson at 247-5828. Sign up, as a player or team, will begin Monday, August 5 and end August 30, 1996. P ljg -1 I'll 14d'u"iPIRM I] r. . This is the third year of the popular drama camp for children and teens. The caring and youthful instructors have helped young acting talent—including the lead and three "orphans" in the Alhambra production of "Annie." This summer the camp will run June 24 -July 27. Register before June 10. For information and registration, call camp coordinator Beth Robertson at 246-0480. For information about Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre, call 249-7177. Atlantic Beach Elementary Sch001 has ended the school year with a warm glow of satisfaction as we look back on the many accomplishments of our students, faculty, staff and parents during this most rewarding year. First and foremost, Atlantic Beach students have shined brightly this year. We are proud to say that the "report cards" released on beaches area schools showed Atlantic Beach Elementary as having the highest percentile scores of all the beaches elementary schools (magnet school included) in both reading and math. It's great to be rewarded for all our hard work! The 1st Annual ABES "FUN RUN" was a great success. Athletes from all parts gathered in the early morning hours in front of the school to run the course through the old part of the city. It was an inspiring day for young and old, and earned the school over $1200.00. And this is just the beginning! Thanks to the PTA and especially Darcy Carnes and her faithful assistants from HSL 44 for organizing this event to a first place finish. Another victory this year was our third annual GOLF TOURNA- MENT AND BARBEQUE at Selva Marina. This event was orga- nized by FABE (Friends of Atlantic Beach) and sponsored by The Montecello Company. Tracy and Stuart Fore were instrumental in originating this great fund raiser and helping it grow better each year. Our gratitude extends to them, along with Bill and Linda Thompson, Elena Lawrence and Angel Scarborough and all those who worked so hard on this event. A record $7,200.00 was received from the proceeds of the golf tournament. This money will be donated to create a computer lab at Atlantic Beach Elementary. What great parents we have at Atlantic Beach! Well, folks, it's finally going to happen. There WILL be a new MEDIA CENTER in the not so distant future! Proposals are in and a contract will be awarded in July for a media center and extensive renovations to the school to include new bathrooms, offices, lighting and carpeting. Ground breaking should begin in March of 1997. This May, for the second year, ABES has contracted teachers in drama to conduct workshops in all 3rd through 5th grade classes. In these classes, students learn to conduct themselves in front of groups, to project their voices, and many other techniques useful not only on stage, but also in everyday life. At the end of the workshop period the students are able to audition for apart in a skit to be shown at the annual talent show. Several students have realized their acting potential as a result of these workshops and have starred in ABET productions as well as The Alhambra. The funds for these workshops are from proceeds of the 1st golf tournament as well as a generous contribution from Garnett and Eleanor Ashby to enhance the education of art and culture at Atlantic Beach Elementary. We are continually grateful for the opportunities which these funds have provided. The final dismissal bell for 1995-96 will ring at 12 NOON on June 7. Most students will leave for the summer, but some will be going to summer school. ABES will house summer school this year, so the halls will be swarming with potentially up to 500 students from the entire beaches area in the heat of the summer. Also, registration will be on-going throughout the summer and school begins once again on August 20. Congratulations to all the 5th grade graduates from Atlantic Beach Elementary! As you travel on to those middle schools in destinations near and far, try to keep the cozy feeling of your neighborhood school, ABES, in your memory and in your hear - SPECIAL OFFER $18total Progressive slots, two 7 -card stud poker tables, black jack, two dice tables, other state-of-the-art games. Located next to the Historic Mayport Ferry, La Cruise Casino offers great food, live entertainment, and a fully equipped Las Vegas Style Casino. We cruise eight times a week, call for sailing schedule and reservations. 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BEST OF ANOW SERVING , ICE CREAM 1 ( o ' ! �y .40 Ocean Boulevard C 249-5182 Hours: 7AM - 1 1 pM TerrificNot Just A Bike Shop An ore YIH 'w Clothing BouIl;' Casual and Aerobic ,.LI1 <� 1for Men & Women. oil TOWN CENTER This is it, your last chance to become immortalized in the history of Atlantic Beach! Bricks will be sold through the summer so don't delay, reserve yours today I Applications will be placed in City Hall to facilitate Atlantic Beach residents. We are most pleased that the Atlantic Beach Commission has authorized a contribution of $25,000.00 from their Tourist and Development Tax dollars toward the upcoming construc- tion of Phase 2. The Town Center Board will go before the Neptune Beach Council in June to request the same amount from them. Jacksonville has agreed to contribute in-kind services toward asphalt and curbing, so we are on our way. We still need some funding from corporations and businesses and will work on this during the summer. Thanks to all of you who have contributed to make the Town Center project a reality. A project of this magnitude does not happen overnight as we now are in the fifth year of planning, designing, brick selling, organizing and constructing. We, as volu�iccrs, nave resolved that the process is slow but nonethe- less progressive and rewarding. Patience is a necessity as well as a virtue. We appreciate your patience also, in making your contribution to this worthwhile project while accepting the fact that gratification will not be instant. However, when it is finished, it will be that way for a long long time and we all can be proud of the fact that we were a part of it, that we helped to make it happen. Thanks to all the wonderful "Dancin' in the Street" festival volunteers. You have done a superb job, not only this year but every year, to make our festival a great community gathering. — The Sea Turtles are Corning! (Sea Turtle nesting season Roy I - Oct. 31) Here comes a mother loggerhead.sea turtle. She is as big as two big people together (300-350lbs). She crawls out of the ocean at night, up onto the beach to find a place to nest. She digs a hole in the sand with her back flippers and lays about 100 eggs that look like ping pong balls and then goes back to the ocean and swims away. If you're lucky enough to see her on the beach do not disturb her. Stay far enough away, behind her, so that she doesn't get frightened and return to the water without laying her eggs. If you can - call "Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol" at 246-1634 (Bio -Max Health Foods) or 241-7631 (Home number). You can help protect sea turtles and the baby hatchlings that come out of the eggs by learning all you can about them. Get involved. Our next Sea Turtle Patrol meeting will be at 7PM, Wednesday, June 26th at the Beaches Library, 600 Third St., Neptune Beach. Informa- tion will be available to anyone wanting to join the patrol or to learn more about these gentle creatures who have been nesting on Florida Beaches for over 150 million years. 247-2273 "Under the clocktower at Shoppes of Northshore" An -house Printing ® @edding invirations Hirth Announcements andmade porf" by tbWt artW& Clams &r&e Potpou,r-i Flags e Mugs e Frames e Chimes Barking Dogs Atlantic Beach ordinances provide that it shall be unlawful for any person to own or have charge/custody of dogs (or cats) within the city limits which disturb the sleep or peace and quietude of any in- habitants. Any animal which persistently makes noises or otherwise conducts itself in a p► - manner which unduly annoys citizens of the city is declared to be a nuisance. If you have a barking dog, the following suggestions may be helpful: - Obtain anti -barking training devices/collars such as the Barker Breaker, the Silencer, Hush Puppy or Behave Collar, available from pet stores,•vets, or animal supply houses. - Keep your pet indoors, in your garage or in an inside kennel when you are not at home to monitor the barking. - Hire an animal sitter to walk your dog during the day to give it exercise and enrichment. - Muzzle the dog on a short term basis to discipline the barking. If none of the above methods prove successful, there are alternatives such as adoption, animal rescue, or plac- ing the dog in a country home. Dogs are pack animals by nature. The "outside" or yard dog can suffer from loneliness, deprivation, boredom and despondency. The dog can become frustrated which can lead to the nuisance barking. Dogs are naturally territorial and therefore will bark when a stranger ap- proaches what it perceives to be its territory. Sporadic barking by an outside dog sometimes occurs when the postal worker, trash collector or meter reader approaches your yard. Roaming cats and nuisance wildlife can also cause sporadic barking by an outside dog. However, continuous and excessive barking is a "nuisance" which should not be tolerated by other resi- dents. Certified Angus Beefrm Farm Fresh Produce Imported Cheeses and Pates Boar's Head Deli Skinner's Dairy Products Fresh Seafood Take out Gourmet Full Grocery At Hibernia, you'll find a showcase of unique works. From jewelry and tableware to clothing and home accessories, to live orchids, you can expect the unexpect- ed. Bridal registry now available.. Visit soon. 363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach 249-7321 Handcrafted Gifts From The Most Gifted Hands In The British Isles DO Pull of the Moon by Elizabeth Berg. One day, Nan leaves her husband a note ex- plaining it has nothing to do with him, but she must leave for a while. In her new novel, Elizabeth Berg, author of "Talk Before Sleep" and "Range of Motion," shares Nan's adventure with chapters alternating between journal entries and letters home. Tenth Insight by James Redfield. Author of "The Celestine Prophecy" provides us with the next and perhaps most critical "tenth insight." Here he explores the critical questions of life and why we are here. Before Women Had Wins by Connie May Flower. Her mother named her "Bird" so she could fly above the horrors of her life and perhaps escape. Avocet Abigail Bird Jackson tells how she survives her life and emerges to find herself. Neanderthal by John Damton. This Pulitzer Prize winning author takes us to northern Asia in a modern-day search for a species linked to mankind. A trip "back to the future" reminis- rent of "Tnra�cin Park" And now in paper: "Ladder of Years" (Anne Tyler); "My Old Man and the Sea" (David & Daniel Hays); "A Good Walk Spoiled" (John Feinstein); "Practical Magic" (Alice Hoffman). ....i;nu. !<!<;ii;;:;;c Take r1 As a property owner or tenant in the City of Atlantic Beach we should all be doing our part to improve and maintain the home town appearance of our city. Over the remainder of the year we will be listing various and frequently offended City of Atlantic Beach ordinances. We feel confident that through awareness of the "law" we will do our part to keep Atlantic Beach the model city we.all desire. For Your Information: City of Atlantic Beach Ordinances (Abbreviated) 1. No person shall allow any lot or premises to become overgrown with weeds or deposit rubbish of any kind. (Chapter 12, 1-3, Chapter 23 Article III) 2. A vehicle is considered to be abandoned if: Vehicle appears incapable of being driven on a public street or does not have a valid registration tag properly attached (Chapter 21, Article II, Division 2, Sec. 21-24A. 3. Please do not clutter private or public property with abandoned vehicles, refrigerators, washing or drying ma- chines. For pick-up of washing machines, dryers, and refrigera- tors, please call Public Works Department at 247-5834. For more information call us at 247-5826. No sign of any kind may be posted on the city right-of- way.404 BE'A'U'TI'FICA►TION It's hard to believe that a short time ago, we were complain- ing about the extended winter season! Damage which resulted to plants, trees, and lawns, has been repaired or corrected by now. Time, effort and a bunch of TLC has been spent in restoring the landscaping on city property in many locations and the results are evident. Ron, our City Gardener, has some recom- mendations at the end of this article on how to best enjoy your gardening efforts for the summer. A sampling of what type of plantings work best on residen- tial property was highlighted in the Committee's recently held "Spring Bright Spots Tour." This is the third such effort by the Committee and each time, more and more residents take the opportunity to enjoy it. Our thanks to all those who allowed us to include their property on the tour route. The "share -cost" program to beautify/landscape the street end beach accesses has met with notable success. The residents at 3rd Street have completed their improvement program and groups are working toward similar enhancements at 4th and 15th Streets. Refurbishing is being done at the 12th Street access. Take the opportunity to take a look at the 3rd Street pioject. it proves what can be accomplished by a dedicated group of citizens who "care." It's not too late to join the program. Give Carl Walker, City Beautification Co-ordinator, a call at 247-5828. We have been asked to furnish a membership listing of the Beautification Committee. This group includes: Jack Robbins, Chairperson, June Morris, Vice -Chairperson, and members Mimi Ames, Rick Bell, Barbara Bonner, Joanna Fletcher, Bar- bara Hopson, Allison Johnson, Chuck Pendleton, Robin Soergel, Bruce Tusher, Ottilie Wilkins and Brenda Wray. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM in the Conference Room. Visitors are always welcome! This issue's tips are important things to remember to get the "most" from your efforts. Its always better to water in the early morning than any other time of the day.Keep in mind that water re- strictions are still in effect and our " rain fall, year-to-date, is low. Now UN: that we have planted our perenni- als, remember to pinch them back when blooming. A little liquid fertilizer will help, too. The never ending chore of grass cutting and weeding is here again. All of the grass clippings make good compost. The city has free plastic compost barrels for the asking. ATE The upgrading of Water Treatment Plant Number 3 at 902 Assisi Lane is now 50% complete. The new prestressed concrete reservoirs are a stark contrast to the existing steel tank which will soon be demolished. The capacity of the plant will be increased from 1.1 to 1.8 million gallons per day upon completion and we anticipate the improvements to the plant will be operational before the peak summer demand. SEWER The upgrading of the Wastewater Treatment Plant at 1100 Sandpiper Lane is now 72% complete. The concrete work is complete and coating, painting and finishing work is progress- ing and will improve the aesthetics of the plant. The capacity of the plant will be increased from 2 to 3 million gallons per day upon completion and the plant will have the ability to handle high flows to 4 million gallons per day. This expansion will be complete by the end of summer. SALTAIR SUBDIVISION John Woody Construction Company deserves credit for their professional work in the Saltair subdivision. A new submersible lift station has been completed at the end of David Street and the new sanitary sewer lines constructed in the Saltair Subdivision will drain to this station. New storm drainage improvements have been completed and the subdivision will be able to handle rainstorms much more effectively. We thank the residents of Saltair for their patience during the completion of this prcject. CORE CITY DRAINAGE PROJECT The design engineering firm of England Thims and Miller has begun surveying throughout the City, especially near the la- goons. The plans for the new water lines in The Royal Palms Subdivision north of Plaza Road should be complete and ready for bidding in early summer. OAK HARBORSUBDIVISION & BEACH AVENUE AREA NORTH F 15th STREET Revised plans for both of these projects are nearly complete and should be out to bid in early summer. • Secure Specialized Environment • Trained Staff • Structured Daily Activities • Family Support Group • Open to the Community Call 246-9900 ext. 203 "PELICAN" PROGRESS Residents in some areas are probably already familiar with the Pelican Project, the name which has been given to the Core City Drainage and Water and Sewer Project. Some residents may notice Sunshine State Surveyors working in their yards and along our streets as they gather vital information from Ahern to Saturbia Streets. Their trucks are clearly marked. The surveyors and England-Thims and Miller Engineers are taking on this exciting new project, one that will require much preliminary work before construction can begin. The surveys, design and environmental permitting are expected to take up to fifteen months. We will again see signs of progress at the end of the year as the construction of the new water lines begins in the area of Sailfish Drive, north of Plaza. In the fall of 1997, look for the long-awaited improvements to get underway from Ahern to 12th Streets. As with any public project of this size, there are some inconveniences — roads must be excavated and occasionally, traffic may be rerouted. We will keep you informed of the work so you can plan for it. We're in this together. We can all look forward to the new drainage system, utilities and roads that will enhance the quality of life for all of us and serve our community for many years to come. In the meantime, if you have any questions regarding this project, contact our Public Works Department at 247-5834. GIVE YOURSELF A PRESENT Pick up a free composter at the Public Works Department, 1200 Sandpiper Lane. These high quality composting units are made of recycled plastic and come complete with instructions and an educational booklet. Composting is not only interesting but will reward you with excellent soil for your gardens and flower beds, not to mention helping Mother Earth. Office hours are 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, or call 247-5834 for information. #I - Independence with the care you nm-,,* WTN77- Residential Style Living *OpenLong Term and Respite Care AvailatAe cLANDINQ • the Community ie Fleet Landing Blvd. . ll • 12 --- '307:21 Annette GRI Page, ® Settled 64 happy families in Atlantic Beach ® Has been serving the Beaches & Jacksonville as a Realtor since 1983. ® Your Atlantic Beach Neighbor vx WOM Coastal Realstate U. ® Ponte Vedra Annette Page 285-5640 Work 7-7 Home V a W FIRE DEPARTMENT In recent weeks the Atlantic Beach Fire -Rescue Department has responded to several calls involving potentially serious residen- tial gas leaks. These incidents were caused by residents who failed to call their local gas companies to verify the exact location and depth of gas pipes on their property. Due to the age of some homes and the areas serviced by different gas compa- nies, for the safety of all, the Fire -Rescue Department urges residents to "Call Before You Dig." Community CPR Program The Fire -Rescue Department will offer CPR classes as follows: Heart saver Course June 23, 1996 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM August 4, 1996 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM October 6, 1996 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM November 17, 1996 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM December 15. 1996 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Pediatric Basic Life Support Course June 9, 1996 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM July 21, 1996 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM soptviibcr 8, 1 0AIr I�1n ^n iii0 7.00 llxV. — IF.VV .�... . r'1V1 November 3, 1996 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Healthcare Providers Course July 7, 1996 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM August 18, 1996 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM October 20, 1996 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM December 1, 1996 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Instructors Course September 22, 1996 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Classes will be held in Commission Chambers, 800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach. For more information regarding these courses, please call 499-6026. To register for any of these classes, please call 247-5869 between 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. TI -W ir 0;�. �I�(IIIIIIiII�� Booksellers to Atlantic Used, Rare & Beach since 1978 Out -of -Print Books Atlantic & Seminole Rd. • 246.1388 • Now: 7 Days a Week & Evenings ART P.A.St A. Plus Art Gallery 214 Charlotte Street St. Augustine 904 824-0251 Open Daily Until 4pm BEAUTYSALONS L.A. Rose 991 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach 249-4 BIKE SHOPS The Spoke Shop 2201st Street Neptune Beach 246-6 BOOKSTORES Tappin Book Mine 705 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach 246-1 CAR CARE Mayport Motor Parts, Inc. 2825 Mayport Road Atlantic Beach Parts 246-48 Service 246-71 140 677 388 05 31 CARPET Carpet Concepts 1492 S. Third St. Jacksonville Beach 247-0 CRUISE LA Cruise Mayport 241-7200 DENTISTS John M. Della Porta, 469 Atlantic Blvd. #5 Atlantic Beach 246-2 FRAME SHOP Beaches Art & Frame Gallerie Pablo Plaza Jacksonville Beach 247-05 GIFT SHOPS The Bounty Shoppes of Northshore Atlantic Beach 247-2273 The Crabapple Tree 40 Ocean Blvd. Atlantic Beach 249-5 Hibernia nt. A& W. Z)d& Awft Preventive Dentistry • Cosmetic Bonding Crowns ® Bridges ® Dentures ® Root Canals Emergency Dentistry • Nitrous Oxide r sael 246-2222 469-5 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach Across from K -Mart in Laura Plaza 363 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach 249-7321 GOURMETFOOD 438 The Market at Northshore Atlantic Beach 246-2441 HEALTH FOOD STORE Bio -Max Health Food & Groceries 299-1 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach 246-1634 222 HOSPITAL Baptist Medical Center - Beaches 1350 13th Ave. South Jacksonville Beach 247-2900 96 OB/GYN Dr. Samuel A. Christian, M.D. 1370 13th Ave. S. Jacksonville Beach 249-4331 PLUMBERS Larry Teague & Sons Plumbing, Inc. 182 Atlantic Beach 249-7100 REALTY COMPANIES Appointment Not Always Necessary 249-4140 ACRYLIC & FIBERGLASS NAILS MANICURES • PEDICURES Atlantic Villaae • 991 Atlantic Blvd, Property Care Services Joan & Peter Sapia 254 Third St. Neptune Bch 246-1200 ReMax Coastal Annette Page Ponte Vedra 285-5640 Watson Realty Jan Shields 1117 Atlantic Blvd. Neptune Beach 249-3804 RENTAL EQUIPMENT Tucker Equipment Rental & Sales 11311th Street Neptune Beach 246-1330 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 "Closed over $9.5 Million in 1995" Atlantic Beach's Own Real Estate Expert! Jan Shields Neptune Beach Office ® 249-3804 bifflUts OPT d RV OOLUPlt Conservation Framing ® Over 3,000 Frame Samples • All Work Done In -House ® Art Posters & Prints Phyllis Phillips, Owner & Atlantic Beach Resident 247-0596 In Pablo Plaza, Jacksonville Beach LUr FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS Atlantic Beach Elementary School 247-5924 Beaches Chamber of Commerce 249-3868 Bus Schedule Information 630-3100 Councilman Dick Brown (Council District 3) 630-1386 Dial -A -Ride 246-1477 Driver's License Bureau (For Appt.) 270-2512 Fletcher Middle School 247-5929 Fletcher Sr. High School 247-5905 Mayport Middle School 247-5977 Public Library (Beaches Branch) 241-1141 Rep. Joe Arnall (State House District 19) 249-1990 Supervisor of Elections 630-1410 Tax Collector (Auto Tags) 246-7407 State of Florida Information 359-6000 IMPORTANT NUMBERS Animal Control 247-5866 Building Department 247-5826 City Clerk 247-5810 City Hall (Central Switchboard) 247-5800 City Manager 247-5800 Finance Director 247-5800 Garbage & Trash Collection 247-5834 J.E.A. (Street Lights) 632-0300 Parks & Recreation Department 247-5828 Police & Fire Emergencies 911 Fire Department Non -Emergencies 247-5869 Police Records 247-5863 Police Dispatch 247-5859 Property Appraiser$ Office 630-2011 ruollc worxs 24i-5834 Purchasing 247-5818 Recycle Hotline 247-5834 Tax Collectors' Office 630-2000 Utility Billing/New Connections 247-5816 Water/Sewer Problems 247-5834 Prostate Cancer: What every man and his wife needs to know. This program is for all men. A review of the impor- tance of screening, the symptoms of prostate problems, diagnosing prostate cancer and its' treatment. FREE PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) testing available to first 100 participants. Please indicate if you will want screening when calling to register. Tuesday, June 11.7 pm Speaker. Jack SapoL4,, M.D., urology - McIw Clinic The FREEseminars are held in the Community Education Center in the Medical Office Building located west of the hospital at 137013th Avenue South in Jacksonville Beach. Reservations are requested by calling HealthLink at 389- 5465, Monday through Friday 8.00 a.m. -9:00 p. m. BAPTIST MEDICAL CENM BEACHES Baptisd & 1Tneen6 Health System 1 MAYPORT CAR CARE cenTeeInc We ctse C4Nlma a &*&f 1fd= &" W"O'eWf. 5"'O of aie Veue`Led, dopa 60M24 yeas. ta�rciley au<Keei acd 7ated. V V V v BEACHES REPAIR & REPIPE SPECIALISTS "SINCE 1958" ♦ SLAB LEAKS ♦ WATER HEATERS ♦ WATER SOFTNERS ♦ WATER FILTRATION