Saturday, July 31, 2010

Napoli's Yappy Hours Benefit to support SAFE (Saving Animals from Euthanasia)

Napoli's Restaurant, 6149 A1A South, and Mardi Gras Bar, 123 San Marco Ave, will again host Yappy Hours benefit this month and on subsequent first Thursdays of every month.

The next one is from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Come to one of the participating bars and restaurants to enjoy some fun and a convivial atmosphere while supporting SAFE (Saving Animals from Euthanasia) at the same time. Donate $10 to SAFE at the door and receive a ticket for a free drink as designated by the bar and restaurant. All proceeds go to SAFE.

SAFE, based in St. Augustine, is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that rescues homeless cats and dogs from area animal shelters before they are euthanized. The organization does not have a shelter and instead chooses to foster pets in volunteers' homes until they can find the perfect home. SAFE is donation-funded by individuals and sponsors. It conducts adoption events every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pet Supermarket on U.S. 1 or at the SAFE headquarters at Treasure Beach Plaza in South St. Augustine Beach. During the cooler months, SAFE can often be seen at the First United Methodist Church's parking lot on King Street. SAFE also sponsors low cost spay and neuter efforts.

For information on SAFE, call 460-0556 or go to the website at http://www.safe-pet-rescue-fl.com/

Spay-ghetti dinner

Another upcoming event is a Spay-ghetti lunch/dinner Aug. 26, with all proceeds going to provide free spay/neutering for area pets.

The event is being sponsored by SAFE, the St. Augustine Humane Society, Wags and Whiskers, the First United Methodist Church and Napoli Pizza Pasta and Panini.

Serving will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 118 King St. Donation is $8 per person. The menu includes spaghetti with meat or marianara sauce, fresh bread, beverage and homemade dessert. The sauce and fresh bread is being provided by Napoli Pizza Pasta and Panini.

There will be free delivery for orders of five meals or more. Orders are requested in advance by Aug. 24. Call 460-0556.

Thursday, July 1, 2010

July 2010 Newsletter


FROM THE PRESIDENT'S DOCK


JULY, 2010



I don't think I will ever get used to writing a newsletter a month before people are actually going to read it! I don't plan that far ahead. Fortunately, Sharon McIlhenney has me on a schedule, which does help. I'm still late…..but I'd forget completely if it wasn't for her! Thanks, Sharon!!


HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY, 2010!!!


On July 4th we celebrate the day we won our independence from England.


On Memorial Day we remember our loved ones and the men and women who fought and died so that we CAN celebrate July 4th.


When you can vote for the political leader of your choice: THANK A SOLDIER

When you can writer a letter to a government official and express your dissatification: THANK A SOLDIER

When you can go to the place of worship of your choice: THANK A SOLDIER

When you can fly the flag of your choice on July 4th: THANK A SOLDIER

When you can live where you choose to live in peach and happiness: THANK A SOLDIER.


UPDATE ON COMMUNITY MEETING ON 5/11/10


SUBJECT: The Outstanding Florida Waterway (OFW) Re-classification request.


GUEST SPEAKERS: Karen Miles, Owner, Devil's Elbow

St. Johns County Commissioner: Ron Sanchez


OVERVIEW: The OFW wants to restrict the use of the Matanzas River from just south of the 312 Bridge to marker 109 in the Palm Coast area.


WHAT THIS MEANS TO TREASURE BEACH PROPERTY OWNERS:





  1. Reduced property values due to severe restrictions for boat owners.

  2. Decreased fishing rights

  3. Force areas currently on septic systems to change to the city sewage system at a great expense to the homeowner.

  4. Put even harsher restrictions on future dredging of canals which would eventually cause our canals to become un-navigable.


CURRENT STATUS: Karen Miles and Carl Blow of the St. Augustine Port Authority met with four of the St Johns Cty Commissioners to review all the details of the OFW's request. They pointed out to the commissioners that the information presented by the OFW originally was outdated and misleading, at best.


It is my understanding that the prior Board of Commissioners approved the OFW request for re-classification. However, the presentation they approved was amended before it was submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection.


St. John's County Water Management has sent two of their employees to the County Commissioners to discuss the re-classification. It is also my understanding that the St. John's County Water Management is in favor of this re-classification.


HOW YOU CAN HELP:


Please send an e-mail to the following people. All you have to say is:


"Please reverse your decision regarding the re-classification request from the OFW until the proper reports, required by law, are presented to you for review". You can "copy and paste".


Cyndi Stevenson: bccd1@sjcfl.us, Ron Sanchez: bccd2@sjcfl.us, Ray Quinn: bccd3@sjcfl.us, Phillip Mays: bccd4@sjcfl.us and Ken Bryan: bccd5@sjcfl.us.


Also…send an e-mail to: Janet Klemm at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection: Janet.Klemm@dep.state.fl.us.


"Please do not approve the re-classification request by the OFW regarding St. Johns County, Florida waterways until all of the legally required, updated information is presented to you in the proper manner".


You can also send an e-mail to the DEP liaison, Kay Buchanan. Her e-mail is Kay.Buchanan@dep.state.fl.us.


If you have problems with the e-mail addresses (which many of us have had), you can call 1-850-245-2293 and ask for Kay Buchanan.


We cannot afford to sit back and hope that "everyone else will do something". If we do……we may wake up some morning and realize we no longer have the right to use our boats and fish in the inter-coastal waterway!


VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION


I also want to take this opportunity to thank the other board members that work hard for the TBPOA.


Doug Berndt – 2nd Vice President – Doug is our "web-master". He sends e-mails to remind everyone of our community meetings and other important information. He also set up the pay-pay account. Please let Doug know if you have any suggestions or comments about the web-site.


Doug also works closely with our web designer, Karen Carter (also a TB resident), in providing an easy to use web-site.


Richard Grubb: Recording Secretary – Rich records our minutes at board and community meetings. When I need to know "what did I say in November, 2009" I can call Rich! He's great at our board meetings…..when I have a suggestion or a comment, I always look at Rich to see if he's shaking his head "yes" or "no".


Rose Larsen – 1st Vice President – Rose does a great job of keeping me informed about what's happening in TB. She's also very good about helping and keeping in touch with residents that have become ill. I always call on Rose when I need help and she's always there for me!


Barbara Warman – Treasurer – Last, but most important! Barbara keeps track of the TBPOA funds. She has her master's degree in accounting so I know TBPOA is in good hands. (Plus, she's smart too…..she only gives me 4 checks at a time!)


VOLUNTEERS


We also have a great group of volunteers that do everything from arranging our residents on a spread sheet so we can do mailings; getting those mailings out; providing snacks at the community meetings; cutting the grass in the front; planting flowers; having signs made and setting them out; planning picnics; repairing and maintaining our walkway to the beach; putting up benches at Fells Park; writing articles in the First Coast Journal, etc. I could go on and on…..but needless to say, TBPOA could not function without our volunteers. I would mention specific names but if I forgot one person I would feel awful!


The board is planning a volunteer appreciation lunch or dinner………details to follow!





TREASURE BEACH RESIDENT OF THE MONTH


Jody Newell! (I hope I have the last name correct). Jody took it upon himself to repair the fence at the entrance to our walkway to the beach. Unfortunately, vandals kicked the fence over about 6 weeks ago. Jody repaired the fence at his own expense and on his own time.


We also appreciate the nice letter of appreciation that Donna Miani, President of Seychelles Property Owner's Assn, put on the fence entrance thanking the person that made the repairs.


A little kindness always goes a long way.


EVERGREEN CEMETERY MEMORIAL


As many of you know, our family suffered a great tragedy on 5/14/09 when our 9 month old grandson passed away.



In memory of our grandson, the Murphy, Rusk and Randel families and friends, along with much help from Evergreen Cemetery, raised enough money to have a monument erected for the Garden of Angels. Part of the monument is in place and the angel should be here very soon.


There will be an announcement in the St. Augustine Record advising the date for the monument dedication. Any person whose child's final resting place is in the Garden of Angels is invited to attend this dedication.



THANKS TO THE ST. JOHN'S COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT


TBPOA wants to express their sincere appreciation to the Sheriff's Department for their hard work in stopping crime in Treasure Beach. I'm sure we all want Treasure Beach to be a safe place to live.


WHO LIKES TO SEW????


I am looking for someone who could make slip covers for my outdoor furniture cushions. If you love to sew and would be interested, please call me at 461-4356.








NO MEETINGS IN JULY OR AUGUST!!!


However, you will still get a newsletter!


Watch for future meeting dates, TB clean up date and volunteer appreciate date!


ENJOY YOUR SUMMER!


Paula L. Murphy, President

TREASURE BEACH PROPERTY OWNERS ASSN.