THE STAFF OF AL WEEKS AND ASSOC. BELIEVE THAT A BUSINESS SHOULD CONTRIBUTE SOMETHING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY FROM WHERE IT MAKES ITS LIVELYHOOD. THIS NEWSLETTER IS OUR CONTRIBUTION TO KEEP OUR COMMUNITY INFORMED OF EVENTS AND ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST.

ORMOND MALL PUBLIX IS OPENING MARCH 11^TH AT 8:00AM! 

After a year of demolition and construction the Mall is finally going to be finished. This is a cause for celebration! As a community, we welcome back Manager Mark Hodgson and the friendly employees who served us so well. The new store and remodeled Mall add to the quality of life in our little ocean side community.  The new lighting in the parking lot and the modern new look of the whole Mall is a welcome improvement. No need to cross the bridge to have first class shopping. Welcome back Publix! 

Mark Your Calendars- AARP Chapter 1057 will meet at 10am in the Ormond Beach Presbyterian Church, 105 Amsden Rd. on March 9^th . There will be a business meeting followed by a Senior Program. Great conversation and a $2 lunch will be served in the Fellowship Hall after the meeting.  Area visitors and snowbirds are encouraged to attend the meeting. 

Reminder, AARP Income Tax help is available at the Ormond Beach Library Monday’s and Friday’s. Call 676-4191 for an appointment. 

Seniors here is your chance to learn to use the computer to write to your grandchildren, surf the web or write a letter. Riverview United Methodist Church is offering FREE classes three consecutive Saturday mornings from 10am until noon. Church Member Glen Jaspers will be the instructor. These classes are a church outreach to its members and the community as they demonstrate their Love of God, One Another and for their neighbors. Call the church office to sign up today at 441-1622. It’s fun to learn. 

NARFE, the National Association for Active and retired federal Employees will meet Monday March 15^th at 11:30am at the River Grill, North US1 in Ormond Myrna Moore, master Gardener will be the speaker. Call 441-9250 for more information. 

Here is a chance to travel back in time with Solid Gold Doo Wop and Rock & Roll starring Jay Siegel and the Tokens.  The show will be at the Ormond Performing Arts Center March 5, at 7:30pm. Reserve tickets by calling 676-3375. Get a group together! 

Friends of the Ormond Library will have Capt. Ed Murphy and the sinking of the Commodore and their Annual Strawberry Festival. Stephen Crane, author of the Red Badge of Courage, was shipwrecked at Ponce inlet during the Spanish-American War. Visit with John Mann, as he portrays Capt. Ed Murphy of the SS Commodore and relates the tail of how the sinking inspired Cranes famous short story “The Open Boat”. Strawberry treats will be served! The program is free open to the public so come on! 

The Surfside Chorus presents “Fun In Just One Lifetime” featuring Lucky Day, a Champion Barbershop Quartet, Saturday March 27^th at 2:30 pm in the Daytona State College Theater. For tickets and information call 760-9006. They put on a great show! 

The Ormond by the Sea Lions Club will be sponsoring a community Diabetic Screening on March 5^th at the Regions Bank from 9am until 11am. They will have additional screening locations the first Friday or Saturday of every month. Call 441-7024 for locations.  

The Lions Club welcomes visiting Lions to come join them at their next meeting at 6:30pm in the Ormond by the Sea Fire Hall. The Lions are a very active service club with many projects to help our community all year long.  Want to join them? Call 441-4001 anytime. Healthcare Provider and Heart saver (Lay Person) CPR courses are taught at the Fire Station in Ormond by the Sea on a regular basis. Call 441-4421 for more information.  The most helpless you will ever feel is watching someone in distress and not knowing what to do. The classes are excellent and only take a few minutes of your time. Please come! 

Kathy Johnson, a caregiver with excellent references is available for health care, wound care experience, personal care, transportation for appointments, available for over night and household care. Call Kathy at 492-2478 for more information. 

Gracy Jiu Jitsu is for everyone! Learn martial arts and self-defense while getting in the best shape of your life. It is fun, safe and will give you confidence. There are classes for all ages including children. Instructor, Dinno Cherem invites the community to a free demonstration on March 3^rd at 7pm at 1646 Ocean Shore Blvd. just south of Alfies. Free women’s self- defense classes will be given on Saturdays. Please call 1-888-FLGRACIE for class times and days. This is an excellent way to develop childrens’ confidence, self control and learn self-protection. Classes for both girls and boys. Come see what everyone is talking about.  

The Ormond Art Guild will be displaying their art works at the Ormond Library during the month of March. The art collection is of watercolors, oils, and acrylics done by members. 

Businesses: Joyce Nelson called to recommend Randy Barksdale as an excellent painter. He painted both the inside and outside of her home and she recommends him highly. His prices are reasonable and she found him to be extremely honest. Call Randy at 562-5281. 

Need help cleaning up your yard after the FREEZE! Call Nick Nichols at 334-3074 for a free estimate. He has a truck to haul away the debris as well. He is very good! 

Now is the time to have your lawn sprayed for weeds and fertilized for the Spring. Call Wayne Smith, Florida Bug Hunters, at 235-4405 and your lawn will green up faster. 

Need legal advice?  Ormond by the Sea Attorney, Tim Daniel of “Daniel Legal” will talk to you for free about criminal defense, divorce, personal injury, foreclosure and general law. He has 25 years experience and was a former Prosecutor with the States Attorney’s Office. Call Tim Daniel at 1-386-416-9379. 

Income tax time comes quick! Local resident Thomas K. Mitchell will provide tax preparation and help with IRS problems. He has 35 years experience and is an IBM retiree. His fees are very reasonable and he makes house calls. Call 441-1735 today!

Get your pool ready for the spring! Steve’s Clean Pools will make the water sparkle and keep it that way. Give Steve a call at 441-0557 for a free estimate. Tomlinson Painting can replacement or repair of broken window sills. Over time the steel rods in the sills rust and cracks the concrete. Give the a call at 986-9528. 

Septic problems? We have had very good experience with Environmental Control Systems in Flagler. They don’t just try to sell you a new system. Call 386-931-2903 for service. 

J.G. Auto Detailer will come to where your car is for detailing. He does an outstanding job and he is reasonable. Call J.G. at 547-9102 for a free estimate. You car will look like new!  

Congratulations to: Realtor Sue Mason on her marriage to Dennis Sender on February 22^nd. We wish Sue and Denny the very best for a long and happy life together.

 Sheriff Ben Johnson’s Deputies report it was relatively quiet last month. I’m sure the cold weather slowed some of the crooks down, but there were still two home burglaries last month with 13 burglar alarms going off. Deputies have been holding down the speed on Ocean Shore with stepped up patrols since our seasonal traffic is up. Be especially careful of walkers and bike riders on the sidewalk as you come to the corner. We have about double the normal use of the sidewalk this time of year. 

Real Estate Update: The very cold weather has slowed down everything this last month. There were 9 homes closed and 2 condominium. As cold as it is up north, when it begins to thaw, there should be a steady stream of buyers looking for a seasonal home. Realtors, better get plenty of rest. Sellers, now is the time to catch the wave.  Buyers, prices will be going higher. Al Weeks and Assoc. has specialized in Ormond by the Sea properties for 24 years and we know where the best values are. Call 441-8805 anytime to talk with our friendly staff. Review last months sales prices and addresses at www.alweeks.com