Saturday, April 8, 2006

TREASURE BEACH CAN BE THE BEST EVER BUT ONLY WITH VOLUNTEERS LIKE YOU!

The Treasure Beach community is served by many volunteers who share their time and expertise. The list below is not all inclusive but it does give you an idea of the many opportunities available within our community. If you would like to be involved in any of the functions below or would like additional information please call one of the Board Members or the contact number below.

If you have served as a volunteer during the 2005 and/or 2006 year please mark Saturday May 20th for our Spring Volunteer's Picnic. If you haven't volunteered yet, consider volunteering now so you can attend our picnic and more importantly help our community.

Beach Walk Maintenance, Jim Berrier, 461-7853


Bowling Outing, Position Open

Canal Committee (5 or more), Doug Martin, 461-9056

Christmas Party Committee, (12-9-06), Evelyn Delaney, 471-0246

Community Clean Up Chairperson, Nancy Gai, 471-8942,

Community Yard Sale, (5-6-06), Gisela Prange & Wally Richter, 471-9496

Community Bake Sale Chairperson, Nancy Gai, 471-8942,

Entrance Way Lighting Maintenance, Position Open,/P>

Guest Speaker Coordinator, Terry Larsen, 461-4468

Theatre Outing, Peggy Berrier, 461-7853

Lunch Bunch, (2d Monday of each month), Rose Larsen, 461-4411

Meeting Refreshments, Position Open each meeting-we take turns

Membership Drive, (3 members), Rose Larsen/Terry Larson/Geo. Pascucci, 461-4411

Miniature Golf Outing, Position Open,

Neighbor Watch (14 volunteers), Charlie Novak, 71-1579

Treasure Beach Newsletter Editor, Doug Martin, 461-9056

Treasure Beach Co-Editor, Sheila Martin, 461-9056

Officers and Board Members (8 members), Charlie Novak, 471-1579

1st V.P., Rose Larsen, 461-4411

2nd V. P., Jim Berrier, 461-7853

3rd V. P., George Pascucci, 471-7728

Treasurer, Peggy Berrier, 461-7853

Recording Secretary, Terry Larson, 461-4468

Corresponding Secretary, Evelyn Delaney, 471-0246

Corresponding Secretary at Large, Helen Kozlowski, 461-7365

Street Captains (14 volunteers), Dick Fanning, 471-3105

Volunteer Picnic, Spring (5-20-06), Peggy Berrier, 461-7853

Web Site Coordinator, Rusty Yates,

Welcoming Committee, Rose Larsen/Terry Larson, 461-4411

The President's Dock March 2006

Hi Neighbors,

I hope life is treating you well or fairly well or just living and breathing. We had a nice response to our Beach walk Chairman's request for help. Jim Berrier will tell you about that in his article. Today is Wednesday and it was Lunch Bunch day. For those of you who missed the lunch today - Well, you missed some good food at Mango Mango's. I think that Rose Larsen does a great job planning the next place to dine. Thank You Rose.

By the way, my bride and me think of the lunch bunch as in wine tasting. We get to sample the cuisine of the many local restaurants in our area and have fun with the neighbors who attend. Rose has set it up that someone always walks away with a free lunch courtesy of her employer.

When I took office I made a things to do list .On this list is a goal to attempt to get a cross walk painted on the highway of A1A to get to beach walk way or a sign of some sort warning motorists of pedestrians. The best I could dream of would be a traffic light at Treasure Beach and A1A. On March 14, 2006 there is a meeting with the St. Johns County Safety Traffic Team at the Emergency Operations Center. I plan to attend to begin my quest for added safety for our neighbors who cross the street to get to the beach. Maybe we could have the traffic light operational during Bike Week and Snowbird season. If you are one who opposes this action then meet me there and argue against my request.

I believe that we have witnessed some favorable rapport with our Seychelles residents and will continue to keep an open dialogue. It is nice to feel that we both have a common cause that binds us together. I will strive to keep our relationship well and alive.

While on this subject, I received an email from one of the Seychelles Officers today concerning the walkway. I know the complaint is factual because I witnessed it today myself. While working with Ray Roberts replacing a handrail we ran into a man who was feeding the birds on the beach. He said he lived in Treasure Beach on Desoto Road . Returning to our vehicle parked on A1A, Ray and I noticed a trail of dry pet food all the way from the beach to the street. I guess this man was not aware of what had happened. I don't think he would have done this on purpose. But, the fact remains- there have been reports of rats and mice( live and dead) found on the Seychelles properties recently. It was expressed to me that a trail of dog food will only add fuel to their fire ( problem).So I am hoping that this gentleman reads this article and takes heed to a simple request. Please keep the food from spilling onto the walkway. I know that I would not want this to happen to me.

We have our liability insurance with Herbie Wiles Insurance Agency all worked out and are protected for another year.

As a reminder, we do have a special guest speaker for our April 3rd meeting at the Beachers Lodge. So please come and see what the person has to say. It's all about our county's hurricane evacuation plan and how it affects us here in Treasure Beach.

You will not want to miss it.

In this months newspaper you will come across a list of Opportunities. Take a close look at it .See what may tickle your fancy ( there is a lot to chose from) and maybe you just might want to become a part of something fun. Don't be bashful or timid there are a lot of nice folks who work on the committees listed enjoy a sense of accomplishment and maybe even laugh a little. You may just happen to make a new friend along the way. Come on, give back to your community and enjoy the good feeling when the job is done.

If each person in Treasure Beach just gave maybe an hour of their time for a couple weeks per year , the assignment (opportunity) would be accomplished and you would have enjoyed being part of it. Do you need a ride for a committee meeting? - just say so and arrangements can be made. Do you need a ride to the meetings? Just tell me.

I will end on this note and say good bye for another month.''

Respectfully,

Charlie Novak

Thursday, March 30, 2006

Treasure Beach Neighborhood Watch, March 2006

Hello everyone,

I am happy to announce that we had several reports from our volunteer watch people about traffic violations with speeding and pocket bikes and loud mufflers in addition to vehicles driving with no license and consequently no auto insurance in the past several weeks. I applaud their efforts to keep our community safe and I stand firm and support their reportings.

If any one witnesses a traffic violation or has a problem with excessively loud vehicles, please report it to the police department or let me know and I will try to get the problem addressed by our sheriffs office- that also goes for drivers running the stop signs and miniature motor bikes speeding through the neighborhood - Both are illegal.

You must be prepared to name the street and address, the approximate time and date(s) and what you perceive to be the violation and if this is a traffic violation + the license plate number. Anything else you can recall would help as well.

The same goes with properties that appear to be in violation of the county codes. If you don't know what the codes spell out just call me and I will talk with you about it. I would like to restate the county code for sitting out a refrigerator or freezer for trash collection. First, you must call the county offices and request pick-up. Next, and most important- YOU MUST REMOVE THE DOOR from the appliance to keep children from locking themselves inside and suffocating. YOU ARE LIABLE both criminally and open to Civil suits.

This neighborhood is a very nice place to live. There are changes happening here for the good of all of us. Our property values have risen to the delight of us all. Let's try to keep it safe for our families. Why not try and to keep our places neat and clean.

Very soon now I will be coming to you for a volunteer week of neighborhood watch. It will cover 4 months from April through July. Please consider helping out by taking a week. We have gone with only three weeks unprotected for the past 130 weeks. It is very important to keep our vigilance to deter crime of any sort in Treasure Beach. Please consider taking a week when I come to you.

Sincerely,

Charlie Novak

Treasure Beach

Neighborhood Watch

Wednesday, March 1, 2006

Treasure Beach Property Owners Web Site

As information, to those of you who prefer the web site. Our neighbor and good volunteer who has directed our web site will be leaving this position. Keith Colvin has increased duties with his job and needs some quality time with his wife Martha and their children. We would like to personally thank Keith for his past service to our community.

You set up this site and got us running. For that, we are certainly thankful.

We have found a new director, Rusty Yates, (our neighbor) who is willing to tackle this assignment. Keith will arrange to get together with Rusty to create a seamless transfer of work. After that, Doug Martin and I will meet with Rusty to iron out the fine details of what we want to do with this site.

Sorry to see you go Keith. Welcome aboard Rusty and we thank you both.

Respectfully Submitted,

Charlie Novak

Join The Beach Walkway Work Party

A new date has been set for the work party to replace approximately 30 to 40 boards for the walk and replace an 18-foot section of handrail that has been decaying. The date of Saturday February 4th was cancelled account of the inclement weather. For those who showed up we thank you so very much. Please come back.!!

We will be using screws so please bring your portable drills (charged up) and hammers. Joe Pelletier may be bringing a generator if it is available. Also, we will need a hand saw if Joe cannot come up with the generator because we must cut the corners of the hand rail to be installed. Someone might want to bring a portable electric saw if they have one available.

For those who do not want to lay boards down. We need volunteers to shovel out the sand from the bottom of the steps at the beach. The sand needs to be removed to keep the wood from rotting. Your pry bars and gloves will help get this job done quickly.]

New Date:

We do need your help so please come to the front entrance on Saturday February25, 2006 at 10:00 A.M. A rain date of Sunday February 26th has been set and the time @1:30 P.M. (not 10 a.m.) if necessary.

If there are any questions please contact Jim Berrier at 461-7853 or Charlie Novak at 471-1579.

One last thing, we are hoping that each one of us might take the old wood pieces back their house for hiding in their trashcans for Advance Trash Removal to take. Advanced currently does not take building materials. (Maybe 3 or 3 boards each person unless somebody has a better idea.)

Jim Berrier

Committee Chairman

Neighborhood Watch Report

Hello everyone, I just wanted to brief you on the happenings regarding our neighborhood watch here in Treasure Beach. I am happy to report that we have filled our vacancies for the time period from January 1 st thru April 29 th of 2006..Thatmsm the first 4 months of this year which means that we will only have to go through two more volunteer recruiting sessions before this year is over so there is still time to show your concern for Treasure Beach by volunteering a week of your time to patrol our streets. I will begin my request for help again probably some time the middle of April.

Recently our emergency cell phone for the neighborhood watch volunteers died. The phone was ready "to kick the bucket" - it had seen itms better times.. After making a telephone call to Sgt. Ricky Domingo in the Sheriffms office we received a new cell phone which is now back in the hands of our volunteer watch patrol. I can only thsnk Ricky for his help once again. This community owes much to Sgt. Ricky Domingoms efforts in the past as well.

I would like to welcome two of our newest volunteer members to the Neighborhood Watch- George Collins and Stephen & Phyllis Abbott who will be doing the watch for their first time. Of course, I would like to mention the names of our fine neighbors who have volunteered in the past few months - Lou Gai, Bill and Marion Libby, Peggy Berrier, Joe Fell, Doug Berndt, Ron and Michelle Harvey and Doug and Sheila Martin. Also, Bobbie Cleveland and Rick Kresge]who useto volunteer all the timebut have either sold or in the process of selling their home.I apologize to anyone whose name I may have not acknowledged. After all I am 65 years old now and my memory may not be as sharp as it once was.

There is an issue for which our committee will be addressing very soon and that is the fire-destroyed trailer located on Barco Road. Mr. Acosta of St. Johns County Code Enforcement will be contacted to have the owner of this trailer either promptly rebuild or promptly remove. This housing unit is a safety hazard and a vermin attraction. It is also an leyesoren in this community. I believe, if my mind serves me, that this trailer burnt down in the spring/summer of 2005. Time has past giving the owner time to get this straightened out but it appears that he/she has abandoned this unit and is willing to just let it stand there. If the owner reads this and would like to talk to me I would be happy to listen so I can find out his intentions. My phone is (471-1579).

Respectfully Submitted,

Charlie Novak

Neighborhood Watch

Neighborhood News...

At the TBPOA meeting in January, we welcomed new members Janice (Bob) Beach, and Florence Beach, and]new full time (retirees) residents Steve & Phyllis Abbott. It was good seeing Joe Pelletier, and Bill & Marion Libby (Neighborhood Watch regulars) also in attendance.The Officers for 2006 were installed, and our new President Charlie Novak discussed activities for 2006.It sounds like a very busy and interesting year.

CONGRATULATIONS to Betty Fell who put on a great storytelling program at the Limelight Theatre, "Crocs, Docks & Salty Dogs."The morning of the show, her partner, Terri McConnell came down with the flu, and Betty scrambled around and found four other story]tellers to fill in for Terri.

The program was delightful.Betty performs at the Florida Folk Festival in White springs each year, MC's a Seasonal Christmas story telling program to benefit the Food Pantry.]The Tale Tellers also put on a Benefit for the St. Francis House.Betty is President of the Tale Tellers, and volunteers her talents in schools, libraries, teachersm retreats, civic organizations etc.A very busy lady!

ANGELS IN OUR MIDST: Jimmie & Jean Harden brought]eight young people from their homes (Homeless Coalition), to the First Coast Operams Gilbert & Sullivanms lH.M.S.Pinaforen.]I apologize for not getting pictures of Jimmie & Jean with their brood.]Dot Delaney,]Gisela Prange, Wally Richter and Nancy Gaj are also angels who are always willing to help out others who need a ride to the doctorms, or grocery store, take food to those who are ill, etc. We are fortunate to have so many Angels living in Treasure Beach.

CELEBRITIES IN OUR MIDST:]Bill & Peggy Chalmers were at the Beach Pavilion Tree give-away on Arbor Day picking up some trees when a photographer snapped their picture.]They also picked up some trees for Billms daughter, Susan, who moved into a new house.

MARCH ACTIVITIES:

The Limelight Theatre will present the musical, "Spitfire Grill" from March 16th to April 16th.

The shows are professional and you will not be disappointed.

Evenings at Whitney, a free public lecture series, will present Biology of orchids: from Ecuador to genes', by Norris Williams, Ph.D., Florida Museum of Natural History, on Thursday, March 9th.

Edie Mixon, President of the St. Augustine Genealogy Society,will have a class March 3rd on kPassenger Listsm and kNaturalization Records and Passportsm and another class on March 17th on kBritish Research and Misc. Overseas Records', at the Southeastern Branch Library.]These classes are free and open to the public.]

SURVIVING THE TEENAGE YEARS, sponsored by PACT Prevention Coalition, in cooperation with Sheriff David Shoar and the St. Johns County School District will be presented on March 16th @ Landrum Middle School, and on March 22nd at Sebastian Middle School from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The Florida Humanities Council presents kAnna Madgigine Jai Kingley: African Princess, Florida Slave, Plantation Slaveownerm presented by Dan Schafer at Jacksonville University on March 2nd at 7 p.m.

The Florida Humanities Council presents Zora Neale Hurston portrayed by Phyllis McEwen at the Flagler County Public Library Palm Coast on March 3rd at 6:30 p.m.

Check out kThe Compassm for other activities in St. Augustine.]There is something for everyone.

CANCER UPDATE from John Hopkins, information circulated by the Walter Reed Army Medical Center.(1)No plastic containers in microwave.(2)No plastic bottles in the freezer.(3) No plastic wrap in the microwave.]Dioxin chemicals causes cancer as they are highly poisonous to the cells of our body.Instead, use glass, Corning Ware or ceramic containers for heating food

SYMPATHY is extended to the family of JOSEPHINE REED (Majorca Road) who passed away in Flagler Hospital on January 23rd.Sympathy is also extended to the family of MARIE OWEN (Treasure Beach Road) who passed away January 29th from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.Cards were sent to both families.

The residents of Treasure Beach are very interesting people, and are involved in many interesting activities. Please call or email me with your new and pictures of your activities..Thank you.