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1999 Fall Tide ViewsV.� 0ftr From the Mayor Dear Friends, Here is an update on some projects which have been completed or are nearing completion. The "Centex" Property", a 101 -acre peninsula on the Intracoastal Waterway next to Dutton Island, will be preserved for all time in its natural condition due to another joint partnership between the County and Atlantic Beach governments. We have jointly applied for a state preservation grant to fund half the cost of acquisi- tion: Jacksonville will fund the remaining half, and Atlantic Beach will provide funding for maintenance and park ranger patrol. As noted in the July issue of Florida Trend magazine, page 29, the land is near a Native Ameri- can archeological site (carbon -dated at 6000 years old!) and is part of Mayor Delaney's visionary Preservation Project for Duval County. Thanks in large part to the efficient and effective skills of Interim City Manager David Thompson, things are moving rapidly and well with Atlantic Beach Parks. Waterway Park at Tresca is currently under construction and is more than half completed. Look forward to sweep- ing marsh views and a chance to fish or canoe the many marsh creeks, which you approach via wooden walkways winding past oaks and native vegetation. When this park opens this fall. Dutton Island Preserve can only be approached by a long causeway and creek bridge, which is part of its charm and beauty. The bridge, unsafe in its current conditions, is being reconstructed. The island park itself is currently under design by engineering firm Landers -Atkins. Mayor Delaney has generously desig- nated $100,000 in his current budget to help with devel- opment costs, and the Port Authority has given us $30,000 to assist with the bridge and causeway. The City Commis- sion has scheduled a "sneak preview" of the park and causeway, and will open the park to the public over the Thanksgiving weekend so that progress there may be seen by all. Construction on the island itself, which will be minimal so as to showcase its natural beauty, is expected to continue after Thanksgiving with hope of a permanent opening early next year. Bull Park (old city hall) has stalled because bids for construction were rejected by the Commission because they came in over budget. (Many bids are coming in "high" cont, pg 2 Bulk Rate ®� T I D E —V e E WS U.S. Postage 1015 Atlantic Blvd., Suite 230 PAID Jacksonville, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Permit No. 164545 'p. Mayor, covairgued, lig I these days as the economy is good and contractors have plenty of work, so bids are not as competitive as they are when times are "lean"). The citizen Recreation Advisory Board under Chair DeJean Melancon and city staff are working now to reduce the scope of the work while main- taining the integrity of the plans. We have had plans professionally drawn and the park will be beautiful. The task now is to make it affordable. We would like to com- plete this project in one construction phase, rather than piecemeal it over several years which subjects surrounding residents to years of disruption. When finished, it will have a lot of trees, landscaping, a new children's playground, shaded seating gazebos, less pavement and renewed em- phasis on the memorials within the park grounds. The pavillion at Russell Park has been painted in preparation for the installation of ceramic art tiles hand- made by residents during last year's Earth Day. Look for these colorful additions in January. The Capital Improvement Project which includes stormwater, water and sewer replacement, is still in the process but is seeing some daylight. No simple issue, it could be the sole subject of this letter. Sewer improvements are scheduled to begin immediately to alleviate stormwater intrusion, which contributes to flooding of homes (as opposed to the "nuisance flooding" of streets and yards common to all of Florida.) We as a Commission are still demanding a design solution which uses the natural features of the land, is environmentally conservative, and has a reasonable cost: we believe this city is deserving of such a plan. The mandatory Sewer Connection required by State Law (381.00655 F.S.) is still under investigation as to whether or not it applies to Atlantic Beach, despite prom- ises made to affected homeonwers that they would not have to connect to available sewer lines until their septic systems fail. I have asked that the city (a) seek the opinion of the Attorney General of Florida with regard to the law and, (b) ask the County Health Department to determine if any health hazards have resulted from septic tank use. These items need to be factored in before a final decision can be made by the Commission with regard to mandatory hookups, and until these opinions are rendered, the deci- sion is on hold. The best thing to be said about the Mayport Flyover issue is that it has not yet been resolved. The flyover is a single -lane bridge which is scheduled to be built over and above the existing overpass at the intersection of Mayport Road and Atlantic Boulevard, resulting in a triple level bridge commonly used in large cities to move traffic faster onto expressways. Eight out of ten elected officials in the two cities involved oppose the flyover as destructive to the residential quality of life in those cities. (Neptune Beach is 96% residential, Atlantic Beach is 86%.) A small but vocal minority favors the flyover for three main reasons. 1. "It is needed for evacuation." Careful examination of the plans will confirm that the flyover does nothing for evacuation whatsoever. It adds no more lanes going west than we have now. The bridge itself only flows north, which is the wrong direction if you are trying to get off the island. 2. "The Jacksonville Transportation Authority says it is needed; they have the traffic projections to prove that it is needed, and after all, they're the experts." Does anyone really believe this? The JTA within recent history told us we couldn't do without the downtown Skyway Express, and had the projections to prove that, too. More than ten years after it was built, ridership of the Skyway Express comes nowhere near the projections used to justify it. 3. "The Base needs the flyover." A traffic engineering study has surfaced which directly contradicts this. Done by Navy engineers from the Military Traffic Management Command at Newport News, VA, for the Mayport base, it says specifically, if Wonder -wood is built, then the Mayport Road interchange would not need to be rebuilt. It was done in 1986 when the Base had almost twice as many ships stationed there, and it projects conditions through the year 2005. If this is the Navy's own conclusion, why is it not being taken into account? This has become a complicated issue to which there is a simpler solution than the one that is proposed. The vio- lence which the flyover does to Atlantic Beach and Mayport Road in particular, dividing it with a concrete wall eight blocks long, should demand careful scrutiny and justification by residents of both beach cities involved. Currently, there is too much hype and not enough facts attached to this issue. Hopefully, all parties can still work toward a mutually acceptable solution which preserves the residential character and integrity of the barrier island communities. It is never too late to do the right thing for the place we call home. Kindest regards, manne, Mayor Suzanne Shaughnessy Election, October ur Vote, Voic The city will hold an election on October 5, 1999, to elect a Mayor and two City Commissioners. At the time of this writing we do not know who our candi- dates will be; however, look for lots of campaign activity during September. We encourage our citizens to get to know the candidates. Watch the newspapers for announcements of 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 5. Anyone considering running for office should be aware of the following dates: Qualifying period opens Qualifying period closes Election Run-off Election (if required) The four voting precincts in Atlantic Beach are as follows: 03F Adele Grage Community Center 716 Ocean Boulevard 03G Community Presbyterian Church 150 Sherry ®rive 03H City Hall 800 Seminole Road 03S Oceanside Church of Christ 1025 Snug Harbor Check your Voter Registration Card if you are unsure of your voting precinct. Also, if you need a nc Voter Registration Card, you may request one by calling 630-1410. For information regarding the Atlantic Beach election, call Maureen King, City Clerk, 247-5809. we, k"Olub C QUA Cs&W, When you ask, things are "fine". But, you've noticed changes. You doubt she eats properly. You suspect she often misses her medications. She no longer has the confidence to drive, shop or socialize on her own. You worry about her when you can't be there. 'j. hecomeil a cavccPw, Zeewa4d /1/%,�-t" ccal- �,pa 4&M,cdecvle. Assisted living at Leeward Manor is among the lifestyle choices at Fleet Landing, an exceptional, not-for-profit retirement y community located in E beautiful Atlantic f 'L E ET Beach. At Leeward Manor, she'll find comfort and NDINO companionship in a IA, supportive environment. Beyond our lovely wooded setting and many amenities, it is our extended family of dedicated professionals that will make her feel at home. One Fleet Landing Blvd. Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 www LeewardManor.com 246-9900 ex. 107 2AW � ccw? �e e�� r (W, Kee", cue ne mew kd,�. assisted living facility AL07607 0 Celebrating /I I I 1305 On August 11 our maternity unit completed its second year... another year of exceeding expectations! We are pleased to provide this service, which has proved to be a great benefit for our community, and to offer childbirth, breastfeeding and parenting classes. Please call 202-2229 for more information. Beaches Me `cal Center 1350 13th Ave. So. ® Jacksonville Beach 247-2900 r i ) a .n 1 Mayor Suzanne Shaughnessy (249-3044) Commissioners Richard Beaver Mike Borno John Meserve Theo Mitchelson City Attorney Alan C.Jensen City Manager David Thompson City Clerk Maureen King The City Commission meets in City Hall at 7.-15_p. m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month. _ode nforce_ entoar _ ,x ,�f ,t Tami Deitchman Ken Rogosheske Robert Etheridge Curtis M. Sanders Jr James Pelkey Lou Etta Waters Richard Mann rrlrrr llit'y bevel ent Board Robert Frohwein Don Wolfson Leonard H "Buzzy' Grunthal Mary Walker Patricia Pillmore Dezmond Waters Sharette Simpkins Pens -ion oar f Trustees Cindy L. Anderson Barry Shaw Robert Jackson Timothy Townsend Tree Conservation Board Richard Bell Judith Jacobson Camille Hunter Mae Jones Eloise Koerber Dennis Sparks Recreation Advisory Board Peter Coalson Scott Debuty Donald Coleman Steven Jenkins Phillip Corp DeJean Melancon Barbara Hopson Cultural Arts Board Karin Clark Alice Gartland Nancy Bodge Janelle Wagoner Nancy DeCandis Woody Winfree Rosemary Fletcher Gary Seabrook (ex offirin) Red Cross Halloween Safety Tips for Kids and Adults With witches, goblins, and super -heroes descending on neighborhoods across America, the American Red Cross offers parents some safety tips to help prepare their children for a safe and enjoyable trick -or -treat holiday. Halloween should be filled with surprise and enjoyment. Following some common sense practices can keep events safer and more fun. Walk, slither, and sneak on sidewalks, not in the street. Look both ways before crossing the street to check for cars, trucks, and low-flying brooms. Cross the street only at corners. Don't hide or cross the street between parked cars. Wear light-colored or reflective -type clothing so you are more visible. (And remember to put reflective tape on bikes, skateboards and brooms, too!) Plan your route and share it with your family. If possible, have an adult go with you. Carry a flashlight to light your way. Keep away from open fire and candles. (Costumes can be extremely flammable.) Visit homes that have the porch light on. Accept your treats at the door and never go into a stranger's house. Use face paint rather than masks or things that Will cover your eyes. Be cautious of animals and strangers. ■ Have a grown-up inspect your treats before eating. And don't eat candy if the package is already opened. 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MVI 0454 MAYPORT CAR CARE CENTER 2825 Mayport Road Parts 246-4805 - Service 246-7131 CASTLES To COTTAGES 26 YEARS OF SERVING BEACH CLIENTS Dowling 247-5866 Construction 247-5826 comIT STATE CERTIFIED " v��mr­ Aj CONTRACTOR A DESIGN/BUILD COMPANY CBC 006834 241 ATLANTIC BLVD. #5 ® NEPTUNE BEACH .aoa-rL i+tlantic Beach, Shoppes of Northshore 246-1200 ' 800-626-2383 254 Third St. ., Neptune Beach Rentals St. John's Bluff to the Ocean, Atlantic Beach - Ponte Vedra Management Comprehensive maintenance & repair program included at Peter C. & Joan Sapia our expense — —— Vice President/ President®adu, I I � Animal Control 247-5866 Building Dept. 247-5826 City Cleric 247-5810 City Hall (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 Dept. 247-5828 Police & Fire Emergencies 911 Fire Dept./ Non -emergencies 247-5859 Police Records 247-5863 Police Dispatch Ia7�o Property Appraisers Office 630-2011 Public Works 247-5834 Purchasing 247-5818 Recycle Hotline 247-5834 Tax Collector's Office 630-2000 Utility Billing/New Connections 247-5816 Water/Sewer Problems 247-5834 Frequently Called Numbers Atlantic Beach Elementary School 247-5924 Beaches Chamber of Commerce 247-3868 Bus Schedule Information 630-3100 Councilman Dick Brown (Dist. 3) 630-1386 Dial -A -Ride 246-1477 Driver's License Bureau 270-2512 Fletcher Middle School 247-5929 Fletcher Senior High School 247-5905 Mayport Middle School 247-5977 Public Library (Beaches) 241-1141 Rep. Joe Arnall (State House Dist 19) 249-1990 Supervisor of Elections 630-1410 Tax Collector (Auto Tags) 246-7407 State of Florida Information 359-6000 As sponsors of the fourth annual First Night cel- ebration, The City of Atlantic Beach and Citibank Universal Card Services will present a spectacular line- up of entertainment this New Year's Eve. First Night 2000 will bring to town Electric Dia- mond, an acclaimed international group specializing in electronic classical music. Popular swing band Sugar Daddies will provide dance music for all ages. Return- ing favorites include African drummers Benkadi and classical pianist Gerson Yessin. The theme for the millennium festival is Rising Stars, a spotlight on young, upcoming talent. Among them will be local pop and country singing sensation Danielle Lauderdale, 11, who has performed with Aretha Franklin's band on The Maury Povitch Show and at the Grand Ole Opry, the youngest person to ever perform there. Watch for a complete listing of First Night 2000 activities in the December issue of TideViews. tib=10-141-TT The final phase of TownCenter has begun. Con- struction is sequentially slated for four blocks - Atlantic Blvd. from East Coast Dr. to Third St., the first block of Ocean, and the first two blocks of First Street. The first block under construction is the Atlantic Boulevard to East Coast Dr. block which should be finished in less then thirty days. Next, Ocean Boulevard in front of Shelby's will be done, and finally, each of the two blocks of First Street in Nep- tune Beach. The construction in Neptune Beach must be coordinated with some major infrastructure work which Neptune Beach is having done at the same time. Unfortunately, like so many local projects at the Beaches, construction costs have skyrocketed so that there was only sufficient money to get the hardscape done. Still, that will be good news for the merchants because the area will not have to be excavated and engineered again for some tine to come!!! However, there was not enough money left over to complete all the landscaping and nothing for pedestrian friendly furniture. This, of course, leaves us in a major fund raising mode. TownCenter Agency and the Merchants of TownCenter have committed to raise at least $75,000. Ms. Posey Jenkins announced that the most recent brick paver campaign which was chaired by Ms. Elaine Kenny, had raised over $25,000. Dancin' in the Street Festival, which was chaired by Ms. Patsy Bishop, raised over $4,000. Meanwhile Mayor Suzanne Shaughnessy and Mr. Dezmond Waters kicked off a major campaign to solicit support from landowners and merchants. Pledges to date have reached $36,000. Since many of our TownCenter retailers and restauranteurs can expect some decline in business traffic, I urge everyone to maintain their loyalties to local businesses by getting past any barriers or detours and to continue shopping and dining as usual. In fact, why not make it a point to do a little more business with our TownCenter merchants at this financially difficult time for them. REMEMBER, TownCenter, when finished, will be a pedestrian friendly, beautifully landscaped, and traffic calmed streetscape which will serve local residents as well as guests. It will be for everyone - a real American Dream!!! J. Dezmond Waters, III, President, Town CenterAgency Atlantic Beach Elemen- tary PTA Arts & Culture Committee issues a call to all artists and art educa- tors to participate in this year's school arts program. Please contact Karen Sadler at 247-8337. The committee wishes to know and acknowledge the arts community. 469-10 atlantic blvd. laura plaza 249-4140 W y,v i Jacksonville's premiere Thai restaurant features a large selection of excellent authentic Thai cuisine in a spacious tropical setting. Prepare yourself for an exotic treat that you are sure to repeat. Lunch Mon -Fri Ilam-2pm Dinner Sun-Thru 5-9:30 rim Fri & Sat 5-10:30 pm 1286 South 3rd Street N _ 249-8444. 1 ,r f t.,��l Roadway Improvements Milestone Company has completed the milling and paving of Seminole Road (from Atlantic Blvd. to Plaza), Beach Avenue (from Ahern to 71h Street and from 10th to 14th Streets), 16th Street (from Ocean Blvd. to Beach Ave.), Sandpiper Lane (from Plaza to Donner Road), Sargo Road and Skate Road (from Plaza to Cavalla Road), Cutlass Drive (from Royal Palms to Aquatic Drive), Saratoga Circle, Forrestal Circle, and the paving of Cypress Street, Dora Street, Kestner Road, Carnation Street, West Plaza, Gladiola Street and the 900 block of Stocks Street. Thank you for your patience during these paving operations and we trust everyone is pleased with the new roadways. Wonderwood Connector Utility Relocations Design work to relocate our water lines and sewer force mains to avoid conflicts with the new road design, has been completed by The R -A -M Profes- sional Group, Inc. and Superior Contractors began construction in mid-July. Waterline Improvements Design work has been completed by Smith & Gillespie Engineers to replace many old 2" diameter galvanized water mains with new 6" diameter PVC water mains. Bids were received on July 2111 and construction of the lines will start at the end of July on Ardella Road. Waterplant Improvements Painting of water tanks at Water Treatment Plant #4,2848 Mayport Road, was recently completed by Frank Shelton, Inc. This project included sandblasting, repairing and coating the hydropneumatic tank and standpipe tank, as well as replacement of the old metal aerator enclosure with a new fiberglass enclosure. Sewer Lining Insituform Technologies, Inc. is working on a project to line old, cracked sewer lines on llt' Street and Donner Road. This project also includes placing fiberglass liners in deteriorated manholes, and lining two deteriorated lift station wetwells. This will help prevent the infiltration of stormwater into the sewer system, as well as prolong the life of the sewer lines, manholes and wetwells. Dutton Island Culvert Callaway Contracting, Inc. will be replacing the deteriorated culvert at the entrance to Dutton Island with a new, larger culvert. Construction began the end of July and will be complete by the end of November. There will be no access to the island during the last three months of construction. Stormdrains and Ditches Due to recent code enforcement violations, resi- dents are reminded of the importance of keeping our stormdrains and ditches clear of garbage, yard waste and construction debris. Any chemicals, oil, paint, etc. that is illegally dumped into the stormdrains and ditches is untreated and flows directly to the intrac- oastal waterway. PLEASE, DON'T POLLUTE OUR ENVIRON- MENT! Report any violations to the Public Works Department (247-5834) immediately! Keeping Drinking Water Safe Our public officials have long been concerned about cross -connections and backflow connections in public systems and in public drinking water supply distribu- tion systems. It is the responsibility of public health officials and water purveyors (City of Atlantic Beach) to exercise control over public water distribution systems and all plumbing systems connected to them. Cross -connections are the links through which there is a potential for contaminating materials to enter a potable water supply (our drinking water). The contaminant can enter the potable water system when the pressure of the polluted source exceeds the pres- sure of the potable source. This action may be called backsiphonage, or backflow. Common potential sources of backflow include leaving a garden hose submersed in a swimming pool or attached to a fertilizer jar. If the water pressure coming from the City water supply were to drop because of a water main break or temporary outage at the plant, and the pressure was greater on the home- owner side of the meter, this could cause a backsiphonage or backpressure, which would allow the contaminated water to flow back into the distribution system, allowing numerous types of bacteria and harmful organisms into our drinking water. We routinely advise and instruct plumbing contrac- tors how to recognize and eliminate cross -connections. It is a common assumption that steps and methods for detecting and eliminating cross -connections are elementary and obvious. In actuality, cross -connec- tions may appear in many subtle forms and in unsus- pected places. Reversal of pressure in the water can be Atlantic Beach Community Special Months Free Alarm niori New customers Only ®U.L. Approved Monitoring Center •Fast Response Time •Local Since 1986 rM 246-560110 Your # 1 Choice for Protection freakish and unpredictable. The probability of con- tamination of drinking water through a cross -connec- tion occurring within a single plumbing system may seem remote, but, considering the multitude of similar systems, the probability dramatically increases. Be aware of the dangerous consequences of cross - connection contamination and report any suspected contamination to Chris Walker, Utilities Collection/ Distribution Supervisor, at 247-5838. Guidelines r Water Treatment The City of Atlantic Beach has recently completed the Process Safety Management and the Risk Man- agement requirements of the State of Florida and the Environmental Protection Agency. These are two safety awareness programs for city employees and the general public. The city has two waste water treatment facilities and three water treat- ment facilities that fall under the guidelines of the E.P.A. The Risk Management Plan for the city can be viewed on the E.P.A. web site at http•//www.epa.>rov/ enviro. For additional information contact Karl W. Grunewald at 247-5855. There are two basic kinds of air conditioners: Air to air and water to air. Anyone who has a water to air unit is familiar with the water discharge of those units. The City has prohibited the direct discharge of that water into the street and then into the storm water drainage system. You are required to distribute the water on your property back into the ground. Dis- charge of any such waters is prohibited into the sani- tary sewer system. Swimming pool water must be dechlorinated before it can be discharged onto the ground. MORTGAGE ASSOCIATES,INC. an association of professionals serving Jax over 30 years Teen Council Update Mariah Goelz Hi, I had a great time working on the Teen Council this year. Our concert in Russell Park was HOT! We need more kids to come out and get involved. Teens grades 7 -12 are welcome. Join us in planning a fall teen event. Bring your ideas and enthusiasm. We meet every other Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at Adele Grage Community Center. For the next meeting date, call Jaimie Fletcher at 249-4872. I+<r ) - i 4 i Since the last publication of the TideViews, the Park and Recreation Department has hired Gabrielle "Gabby" Donnelly as the Administrative Assistant. Gabby comes to us from the University of North Florida and is a ivcicoinc addition to the Department. be held at the Adele Grage Commu- nity Center, 716 Ocean Blvd., through September 10 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM. All games will be played at Donner Park, 2072 George Street on Saturday mornings beginning September 18. The cost is $10.00 per player. To volunteer and for more information please contact Timmy Johnson at 247-5828. Atlantic ea r Lighting The Holiday Season is just around the corner. The date and time of this year's Tree Lighting has not been set at this time; therefore, please watch your local newspapers for more information. iti rBng Out The Best it YO u Und Flag II Registration Registration for youth flag football for ages 9-12 end 13-16 will Select your most Mattering makeup shades based on your skin tone, hair color, wardrobe choices and lifestyles Call today for a free consultation. MAIT-<%,y KA) Margaret Gormlyr Senior Sales Directo L 2243 Beachcomber Trail, Atlantic Beach (904) 247-2868 r a Properly ate If all goes as planned, the City will have the grand opening of a new park in November. Construction started during the Summer on the Tresca Property and should conclude in mid to late October. Racquetball The City has completed the improvements to the racquetball courts; therefore, they are open for play. Beautification Committee The Beautification Department has had a very busy summer. We are currently working on the landscaping plans for the new lifeguard station. The building is complete, the lifeguards have moved in and the only thing left is the landscaping. The new lifeguard station will be a welcome addition to our beach. Due to the efforts of the City Gardener, Ron Scheibler, the mail box at the five -way stop at the corners of Seminole Road, Plaza, and Sherry Drive, is bursting with color. Ron has recently planted zinnias to brighten your days and to ensure that the five -way stop is a pleasant area to look at on your way home, to the beach, or to work. Our street -end program continues to draw the support and interest of our local residents. We are still looking for additional sponsors for beach accesses. The success of the program can be seen at the various beach access locations. The next time you are on your way to the beach, please stop to observe your own beach access or that of another street -end access to think of those who made it possible. If we have not done so, our thanks and appreciation go to those that have contributed their hard-earned money and time upgrading and beautifying the beach accesses. As a reminder, upkeep funds may still be available to maintain the beautification process that your beaches access committee had previously com- pleted. If you would like to sponsor a beach access area or have ideas of how to beautify our city, please let us know by contacting our Beautification Coordinator, Susan Dunham, at 246-3591, or join us at our monthly meetings the second Wednesday of every month in the City Hall Conference Room at 7:30 p.m. Have a great Fall! An evening of dance, food, drink and entertainment at the Jacksonville Woman's Club is planned for Sunday, September 12 beginning at 7:00 p.m. to benefit The Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre. For information and reservations, call 249-7177. Performances of the Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre are held at the Adele Grage Community Center, 716 Ocean Blvd. at 71h Street. Evening curtain is 8:00 p.m. Sunday matinees begin at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $12. Discounts are offered for Atlantic Beach residents on Thursdays and for seniors, students and military for preview nights and matinees. (Dis- counted price is $10.) Reservations are recommended because of limited seating. Call 249-7177. The Playboy of the Western World September 16 -18, September 23- 26, October 1-2 One of the most famous plays of Dublin's golden age of theater, created by J.M. Synge, this is a tale of a young man who enters an isolated pub on the coast of County Mayo Ireland with a shocking story which makes him the sought-after "playboy" to the lovely publican's daughter, a sexy and passionate widow and a bevy of village girls. Two World Premiere Comedies November 11-13, November 18-21, November 25-27 A1111bout Charlie by John Citrone Will his obsession with his writing, putting rela- tions with his fiancee and friends at risk, cause an aspiring author to lose everything? This rollicking comedy shows us why and how with a little help from some "friends". An Incident in the Desert by Tom Hickman To the sound of mortar fire and explosions, a British WWII tent way station in the Libyan desert is the setting for diverse nationalities, including a beautiful American singer there to entertain the troops, an officer whose identity is concealed by his overcoat, and a tough U.S. tank commander. Will there be romance or murder? A comedy/drama. 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