A very big Thank You to Treasure Beach volunteers who replaced approximately 50 planks of our beach walkway on April 29th from 9:30 thru 11:30 a.m. Volunteers who helped include Bill Libby, Tom Griffin, Ray Robert, Jim O'Connell, Joe Pelliteer, Charlie Novak, Jim Berrier, and Ron Larson. A pickup truck used to properly dispose of planks was furnished by Doug Berndt.
Our beach walkway located directly across Highway A1A from the Treasure Beach entrance adds immeasurably to an outstanding life style enjoyed by residents. With canals for boating, beautiful marsh views and easy access to the beach the Treasure Beach lifestyle is much to be envied. Many sincere thanks to those who helped with this important maintenance project.
A future project date for a date in June will soon be announced. It is hoped that Treasure Beach residents will continue to lend their support to this important ongoing project. Thank you all very much.
Jim Berrier
Walkway Maintenance Coordinator
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Beach Walkway Work Party Set
A work party is scheduled for Saturday July 15,2006 at 7:30 A.M. We would like to beat the heat and humidity. We have a few volunteers but need at least 5 or 6 more. Plans are to remove and replace 40 to 80 boards depending on how many volunteers show up.
Bring your hammer, pry-bar and] drills with a square head bit. We are using 3.5 inch Stainless Screws. We could use the generator that Joe Pelliter owns and if that comes true we would need extension cords and maybe and electric saw also.
Doug Berndt has offered to take the old wood to the county dump .
If you have questions about volunteering for this 3 to 4 hour project call Jim Berrier at 461-7853 or Charlie Novak at 471-1579
Bring your hammer, pry-bar and] drills with a square head bit. We are using 3.5 inch Stainless Screws. We could use the generator that Joe Pelliter owns and if that comes true we would need extension cords and maybe and electric saw also.
Doug Berndt has offered to take the old wood to the county dump .
If you have questions about volunteering for this 3 to 4 hour project call Jim Berrier at 461-7853 or Charlie Novak at 471-1579
From the President's Dock
Well this month has been pretty darn hot and dry. So far our area has been spared the brush fires. Stay away Mr. Hurricane...
I hope that your lives are going well and your health is holding up.
Sorry that many of you missed our general meeting June 5th. We had a pleasant surprise bestowed upon our group of 30 who attended. Napoli's owner (Mike) sent over about 6 or 7 pizza pies and garlic cheese bread with marinara sauce for dipping. He also sent us plenty of cold drinks to go along. Added to Taunnie's goodies with coffee, we had a feast!! The food was excellent as usual from Napoli's. To Mike- we truly thank you for your generosity and appreciate your kindness.
At our meeting we addressed many topics like the canal petition, the beach walkway repair and security in our neighborhood. Additionally, we had our regular Florida State Lottery give away and our successful raffle promoted by George Pascucci began. We netted $ 306.00.
The grand prizewinner of $ 100.00 was Wally Richter and Evelyn Delaney won second place for $ 75.00. Congratulations to the winners!!!
To all those who did not win I thank you for your support. As a side note Evelyn turned around and sent a check to our Treasurer for $ 75.00. Thank you Evelyn for your generosity.
Today is Friday June 9th. I called Flagler Hospital to get Louie Gaj's room number so I could visit however I was told that he was discharged at 3:00 P.M. I called him at home. Louie was happy to be home. The doctors told him not to lift anything heavy for a while. He's got to be careful with his "Ticker". Glad you're home Louie.
On another note, we are in need of replacement street captains for Salado and Pueblo Roads. Sometimes we must distribute letters, bulletins or petitions (like the one for the canals) to the community quickly. This is where we look to our street captains for help.
Please consider a position of street captain and give me a call at 471-1579. Your help is needed now.
Please come out and support your community activities. We had a very nice turn out at the Volunteer Appreciation picnic held at Butler Park West last month. We always have the Lunch Bunch folks who attend a different restaurant each month. If you are new to the area you may want to try the Lunch Bunch. You may enjoy yourself and lunches are always inexpensive. This is a good way to find your favorite restaurant in and around your community.
Coming up in a few weeks (Saturday June 24th) is the St Augustine Boat excursion that leaves the city docks at 8:30 P.M. I doubt that you will see this article before the event occurs. If you have an e-mail address registered with us you were told about this tour.
It should be very nice and relaxing cruise about 1 hour fifteen minutes or so. Adults $ 7.50 Children $ 3.50.
We then have our bowling party set for Saturday July 8th at Noon at Anastasia Bowling on A1A. Last year's event was enjoyed by all. That's why this is our second annual party.
The cost is like $ 6.00 per person that includes two hours of bowling and includes shoe rental. They have inexpensive hot dogs, burgers and soda pop. So come and enjoy quality time with your neighbors, friends, children and grandchildren.
Then we have our August 12th Beach Party that everyone will enjoy- It won't cost you anything to enjoy your part of the beach with friends and family. Our chairperson has some fun things planned.
I hope to see you at the coming events. Don't stay at home. Enjoy life.
Sincerely,
Charlie Novak
June 2006
I hope that your lives are going well and your health is holding up.
Sorry that many of you missed our general meeting June 5th. We had a pleasant surprise bestowed upon our group of 30 who attended. Napoli's owner (Mike) sent over about 6 or 7 pizza pies and garlic cheese bread with marinara sauce for dipping. He also sent us plenty of cold drinks to go along. Added to Taunnie's goodies with coffee, we had a feast!! The food was excellent as usual from Napoli's. To Mike- we truly thank you for your generosity and appreciate your kindness.
At our meeting we addressed many topics like the canal petition, the beach walkway repair and security in our neighborhood. Additionally, we had our regular Florida State Lottery give away and our successful raffle promoted by George Pascucci began. We netted $ 306.00.
The grand prizewinner of $ 100.00 was Wally Richter and Evelyn Delaney won second place for $ 75.00. Congratulations to the winners!!!
To all those who did not win I thank you for your support. As a side note Evelyn turned around and sent a check to our Treasurer for $ 75.00. Thank you Evelyn for your generosity.
Today is Friday June 9th. I called Flagler Hospital to get Louie Gaj's room number so I could visit however I was told that he was discharged at 3:00 P.M. I called him at home. Louie was happy to be home. The doctors told him not to lift anything heavy for a while. He's got to be careful with his "Ticker". Glad you're home Louie.
On another note, we are in need of replacement street captains for Salado and Pueblo Roads. Sometimes we must distribute letters, bulletins or petitions (like the one for the canals) to the community quickly. This is where we look to our street captains for help.
Please consider a position of street captain and give me a call at 471-1579. Your help is needed now.
Please come out and support your community activities. We had a very nice turn out at the Volunteer Appreciation picnic held at Butler Park West last month. We always have the Lunch Bunch folks who attend a different restaurant each month. If you are new to the area you may want to try the Lunch Bunch. You may enjoy yourself and lunches are always inexpensive. This is a good way to find your favorite restaurant in and around your community.
Coming up in a few weeks (Saturday June 24th) is the St Augustine Boat excursion that leaves the city docks at 8:30 P.M. I doubt that you will see this article before the event occurs. If you have an e-mail address registered with us you were told about this tour.
It should be very nice and relaxing cruise about 1 hour fifteen minutes or so. Adults $ 7.50 Children $ 3.50.
We then have our bowling party set for Saturday July 8th at Noon at Anastasia Bowling on A1A. Last year's event was enjoyed by all. That's why this is our second annual party.
The cost is like $ 6.00 per person that includes two hours of bowling and includes shoe rental. They have inexpensive hot dogs, burgers and soda pop. So come and enjoy quality time with your neighbors, friends, children and grandchildren.
Then we have our August 12th Beach Party that everyone will enjoy- It won't cost you anything to enjoy your part of the beach with friends and family. Our chairperson has some fun things planned.
I hope to see you at the coming events. Don't stay at home. Enjoy life.
Sincerely,
Charlie Novak
June 2006
Neighborhood Notes by Evelyn: Picnics, Picnics, Picnics
The Volunteer Picnic coordinated by Peggy Berrier, Sherrie Hall, and Sheila Martin was a great success. It was a great social, as the food was varied and delicious, the fellowship with neighbors and friends was fabulous, and the turnout was the largest we've ever had. The weather also cooperated. If you missed this event, you missed a great time.
The Memorial Day picnic at the St. Augustine Health & Rehab was another fun event. It was held on the front premises under large shade trees. Residents and families enjoyed the beautiful weather, the cool breeze, the hamburgers, hot dogs, coleslaw, potato salad, watermelon, etc.
The Scimitars held their yearly picnic at the Shrine Club. It was held indoors so we did not have to fight the ants, flies, and insects that also enjoy picnics. All of the food was made by the ladies of the Shriners, who are all super cooks. Retired Educator friends and WWII Submarine friends (also Shriners) attended the picnic.
CONGRATULATIONS:
June is the ANNIVERSARY month. George & Bobbie Cleveland celebrated their 50th anniversary, and John & Dot Delaney celebrated their 36th anniversary by going on a cruise. Jim & Peggy Berrier will be celebrating Peggy's mother & father's 60th anniversary. Congratulations to all couples in Treasure Beach who had June anniversaries.
June is also RETIREMENT party time. JOHN HUME had a great retirement party at his Salado Road home, and was also honored by the St. Johns County School Board for his twenty-seven (27) years of teaching in our school system. DICK JOSLIN (our Santa Claus on Treasure Beach Road) was also honored by the St. Johns County School Board for his eleven (11.3) years
of driving a school bus. Congratulations to all who retired this month, and who will wonder when they ever had the time to work.......as hobby and volunteer activites keep them busy 24 hours a day!
The summer is also VACATION time, although I don't know why people who live in Paradise (another name for Treasure Beach) need to go away for a vacation. However, Ron & Sherrie Hall had a great time in Hawaii. The Joslins traveled up North to celebrate their great-grandchild's first birthday, and visited other relatives in the Northeast. Cruises are a popular pastime, and Bill Jepson is biking in Colorado! Such energy!
MEETINGS:
The June Treasure Beach meeting was attended by about twenty-five members. President Charlie has lots of social activities lined during the summer months----Boat Tour, Bowling, Beach party, Lunch Bunch. Come join the fun with your neighbors. During the break we enjoyed Napoli's pizza, and other goodies (which had all the calories removed). The winners of the Raffle were Wally Richter ($100), and Evelyn Delaney ($75). The raffle added $381 to our treasury. Thank you for supporting Treasure Beach with our raffles, and activities.
The winners of the Lottery tickets were Jim Berrier, Bill Chalmers, Marion Libby, Taunnie Novak, and Phyllis Abbot. Our next meeting will be in September.
The St. Johns Retired Educators awarded six scholarships to local students. Assistant Superintendent Martha Mickler was the guest speaker. They also honored Anna Wheeler, the 5th grade essay contest winner who won the Unit Award and the District V Award.
Any retired educator is welcome to attend and join our local Unit. Our next meeting is September 22nd. If you are interested, please call Evelyn.
BRAGGING:
Steve and Phyllis Abbott (Majorca Road) are excited about their first grandson, Andrew John Abbott, born on April 3, 2006, weighing in at 7 lbs, 3 oz. He was 19 inches long. His parents are Harold & Mara Abbott, son & dtr-in-law of Steve & Phyllis.
Jim & Peggy Berrier (Rio Royale) recently attended their younger son's U.S. Army Airborne graduation at Ft. Benning, GA. Scott is now stationed with the 82nd Airborne Division at Ft.Bragg, NC. Their other son, Aaron, is currently serving with his Jacksonville, Florida based United States Navy Reserve Unit in Kuwait.
Bill & Peggy Chalmers have nineteen grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. It is difficult keeping up on the whereabouts of the grandchildren as several of them are making their careers in the Air Force. Grandson Jason Chalmers (Air Force) left Illinois in June for Korea. Granddaughter Melissa Chalmers (Air Force) left Maryland in June for Korea. Bill & Dawn Chalmers (Air Force) live in Arizona, and just had a new baby, Jackson, who joins his two brothers. Donald & Katie Chalmers (Air Force) spent a year in Korea, came back to the States in January, and left for Germany in February. They have Cody, and a new son named Joseph.
Shawn Delaney (John IV) left Shaw AFB, SC, in June] to spend a year in Korea. Maybe the Chalmers and Shawn will meet in Korea. Maybe they already know each other, as Shawn keeps running into his friends as he is transferred from Base to Base.
New residents Truett & Maritza Yarbrough have three sons and a daughter. Two of their older boys are serving in the military. Danny is in Oregon serving with the Coast Guard, and David will be going back to Iraq for a third tour of duty with the U.S. Army in August.
We are all PROUD of our sons and grandsons who are in harm's way so that we may remain a free country. Please keep all the servicemen in your prayers for their safe return home.
Treasure Beach is a unique community. The residents are interesting, friendly, retired, still working, owners, renters, etc. We want to know you better, so please keep me informed of any interesting events in your daily lives.
Love & Hugs,
Evelyn,
471-0246 or evied@bellsouth.net
The Memorial Day picnic at the St. Augustine Health & Rehab was another fun event. It was held on the front premises under large shade trees. Residents and families enjoyed the beautiful weather, the cool breeze, the hamburgers, hot dogs, coleslaw, potato salad, watermelon, etc.
The Scimitars held their yearly picnic at the Shrine Club. It was held indoors so we did not have to fight the ants, flies, and insects that also enjoy picnics. All of the food was made by the ladies of the Shriners, who are all super cooks. Retired Educator friends and WWII Submarine friends (also Shriners) attended the picnic.
CONGRATULATIONS:
June is the ANNIVERSARY month. George & Bobbie Cleveland celebrated their 50th anniversary, and John & Dot Delaney celebrated their 36th anniversary by going on a cruise. Jim & Peggy Berrier will be celebrating Peggy's mother & father's 60th anniversary. Congratulations to all couples in Treasure Beach who had June anniversaries.
June is also RETIREMENT party time. JOHN HUME had a great retirement party at his Salado Road home, and was also honored by the St. Johns County School Board for his twenty-seven (27) years of teaching in our school system. DICK JOSLIN (our Santa Claus on Treasure Beach Road) was also honored by the St. Johns County School Board for his eleven (11.3) years
of driving a school bus. Congratulations to all who retired this month, and who will wonder when they ever had the time to work.......as hobby and volunteer activites keep them busy 24 hours a day!
The summer is also VACATION time, although I don't know why people who live in Paradise (another name for Treasure Beach) need to go away for a vacation. However, Ron & Sherrie Hall had a great time in Hawaii. The Joslins traveled up North to celebrate their great-grandchild's first birthday, and visited other relatives in the Northeast. Cruises are a popular pastime, and Bill Jepson is biking in Colorado! Such energy!
MEETINGS:
The June Treasure Beach meeting was attended by about twenty-five members. President Charlie has lots of social activities lined during the summer months----Boat Tour, Bowling, Beach party, Lunch Bunch. Come join the fun with your neighbors. During the break we enjoyed Napoli's pizza, and other goodies (which had all the calories removed). The winners of the Raffle were Wally Richter ($100), and Evelyn Delaney ($75). The raffle added $381 to our treasury. Thank you for supporting Treasure Beach with our raffles, and activities.
The winners of the Lottery tickets were Jim Berrier, Bill Chalmers, Marion Libby, Taunnie Novak, and Phyllis Abbot. Our next meeting will be in September.
The St. Johns Retired Educators awarded six scholarships to local students. Assistant Superintendent Martha Mickler was the guest speaker. They also honored Anna Wheeler, the 5th grade essay contest winner who won the Unit Award and the District V Award.
Any retired educator is welcome to attend and join our local Unit. Our next meeting is September 22nd. If you are interested, please call Evelyn.
BRAGGING:
Steve and Phyllis Abbott (Majorca Road) are excited about their first grandson, Andrew John Abbott, born on April 3, 2006, weighing in at 7 lbs, 3 oz. He was 19 inches long. His parents are Harold & Mara Abbott, son & dtr-in-law of Steve & Phyllis.
Jim & Peggy Berrier (Rio Royale) recently attended their younger son's U.S. Army Airborne graduation at Ft. Benning, GA. Scott is now stationed with the 82nd Airborne Division at Ft.Bragg, NC. Their other son, Aaron, is currently serving with his Jacksonville, Florida based United States Navy Reserve Unit in Kuwait.
Bill & Peggy Chalmers have nineteen grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. It is difficult keeping up on the whereabouts of the grandchildren as several of them are making their careers in the Air Force. Grandson Jason Chalmers (Air Force) left Illinois in June for Korea. Granddaughter Melissa Chalmers (Air Force) left Maryland in June for Korea. Bill & Dawn Chalmers (Air Force) live in Arizona, and just had a new baby, Jackson, who joins his two brothers. Donald & Katie Chalmers (Air Force) spent a year in Korea, came back to the States in January, and left for Germany in February. They have Cody, and a new son named Joseph.
Shawn Delaney (John IV) left Shaw AFB, SC, in June] to spend a year in Korea. Maybe the Chalmers and Shawn will meet in Korea. Maybe they already know each other, as Shawn keeps running into his friends as he is transferred from Base to Base.
New residents Truett & Maritza Yarbrough have three sons and a daughter. Two of their older boys are serving in the military. Danny is in Oregon serving with the Coast Guard, and David will be going back to Iraq for a third tour of duty with the U.S. Army in August.
We are all PROUD of our sons and grandsons who are in harm's way so that we may remain a free country. Please keep all the servicemen in your prayers for their safe return home.
Treasure Beach is a unique community. The residents are interesting, friendly, retired, still working, owners, renters, etc. We want to know you better, so please keep me informed of any interesting events in your daily lives.
Love & Hugs,
Evelyn,
471-0246 or evied@bellsouth.net
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
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
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
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
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