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The Beachtree I Buzz Page 11

March’s Buzz got lost somewhere along the line, so road grate, now dressed in orange cones, is due for graduation last year, the circumstances still a mystery.
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Beachtree I Buzz
this is a combo. March found Beachtree I owners still replacement, and the 3500 building is a candidate for Now single, Pam found Ocean Village the perfect
trickling in as they received their vaccine and felt safe tenting. place to get back to the beach, where the ocean and
to travel. Tom and Carolyn Jaeger, Mike and Cathy The elevators, aging out, need serious work, and the surrounding lushness comforts her soul. We welcome
Manning blew in on a cold front in March and returned one in 3600 will be out of commission June7-18, while her to our BT I neighborhood.
to snow in April. Many visits were cut short, due to 3900 is scheduled for June 28-July 9. Getting bids for
The news from BT I this month is about as dire as guests his cousin Andreas Otte-Witte and his By mid-May, Beachtree I will see our numbers
COVID-19, but we finally saw more mingling, as we the water shut-off valves, now buried under mulch and
as from the other clusters. Our Canadian residents “significant other” of 31 years, Daniela, who were dwindle. We wish all those who return north a far bet-
fled north weeks before they wanted or intended to. visiting from Hamburg, Germany.
who are vaccinated feel comfortable socializing with dirt, and dock replacement has proved to be almost as ter summer than 2020. May you enjoy good travels,
A number of owners prepared themselves to stay difficult as the work.
our neighbors, doing a little shopping, and even eating Daniela recently quit her job, which necessitated good health, and good memories of Ocean Village life
longer than they wanted or intended to. We all have a long commute and began work in Andreas’s den- that brings you back next fall.
at restaurants. While the Board addresses the needs of the cluster,
said goodbye to potlucks, dinner parties, movies, tal office. Over dinner, they complained about their Submitted by Bettie Marshall
new owner Pam Highland is just “happy to be back
March also saw the passing of the guard as outgo-
ing Board President DiAnn Yonker passed the gavel to the beach.” Growing up in Boston, Pam spent her
and dinners out. “See you sometime” is the mantra taxes (like the rest of us), and the higher amounts
singles had to pay. Hans brought up the fact that
to new President John Pumphrey. We certainly thank summers at her family’s beach house. She moved to
for local friends, planned visitors, and family.
Fortunately, most of us have been here since at married couples had a definite advantage there.
DiAnn for overseeing the contract with Bluestream for Florida for a job at Disney. There she met and married,
least January without having traveled afar, so we Hmmm. A quick call to David and Pam Alexander,
fiber optic internet and TV, as well as new contracts for and, together they returned to the Boston area, making
feel relatively safe with our neighbors. The courts who were married in the Remembrance Garden,
pest control, landscaping, and building cleaning...all at the summer house their permanent home.
The family relocated to Port St. Lucie in 2004 where
and greens have less demand, offering opportuni-
a savings to us. An arduous task of updating the doc- and the next day found the four Germans at the Ft.
ties to get outdoors. From four of our buildings we Pierce City Hall. An hour later, Andreas and Dan-
uments also occurred on her watch. DiAnn would say Pam found meaningful employment as a hearing aid
can see increased visitation of the Remembrance iela were a married couple, after 31 years together.
about many of the accomplishments during the year, “I specialist with Miracle Ear in SLW. There she coun-
Only a few hours after that they enjoyed their wed-
had great committees and volunteers.” sels people who use their product, teaching them that
Garden, a welcome haven.
Now, the new Board will address many of the prob- wearing a hearing aid successfully is a process and not
The March Board meeting was canceled, but ding feast from the BT I buffet line at the OVC.
lems that continually plague any cluster. They will an immediate gratification, with many adjustments
members will call in for the April meeting. They The accompanying picture will be cropped to make
consider moving up the schedule for new roofs as necessary for a satisfactory result.
plan to address the need for paver repair and the them a wedding photo. Just what we all need: a sto-
trimming of the tree in the garden. Trimming of the ry with a happy ending.
leaks were a constant last year. In May, the Board will Pam is the mother of two sons, Charlie and Casey.
palms is also underway.
Practice safe habits, follow the rules, and be help-
look at bids, comparing shingles versus metal, citing Both boys attended Port St. Lucie schools and were
secure roofs as about the only way we can save money ful to your neighbors. We’re all in this together.
The March potluck was canceled, but the Febru- active in sports. Casey, a football player, will gradu-
ary one held a surprise that few knew about at the ate this year. Tragically, any family’s worse nightmare
on insurance. Submitted by Bettie Marshall Daniela and Andreas Otte-Witte (left), Baerbel and
Pam Highland.
time. Owners Hans and Baerbel Schumann brought struck Casey, who was found dead shortly after his Hans Schumann (right).
The annual tree trimming is scheduled for May. One
settlement in the sandy soil. To replace them entire-
commemorative brick in bronze for the Walk, which tags more water resistant.
ly is cost prohibitive, so we are seeking to have a
can be seen right at the jasmine-covered arbor. In Extra kudos go to Marie Flood. She, like the rest
less costly repair, having the pavers pulled up, the
The Garden Spot addition, two new polywood benches and chairs are of the attendees, did not receive the notice that the
ground prepared with more gravel and sand, and the
now in use. Copper plant stakes can be found around event had been postponed to later in the week, so
existing pavers replaced. That project might take
the garden, but, we soon discovered, 60 stakes were she began setting out chairs and giving a last sweep.
place this spring. Meanwhile, watch your step, and
not near enough, for we have many more varieties of Seeing that, I called the POA to discover that, due to
be prepared to come another day if work is being
done.
TCNSP9162 plants than that. The remainder of the donations will a computer problem, the message did not get sent.
This month’s Garden Spot is not about a particular go to the upkeep of the garden, which is what, ev- With Marie, the Gehrings, and the Jaegers pitching
The sun briefly broke through the clouds on a
The same is true for the central tree. We hope to have
flower, tree, or shrub; it is about the garden itself and eryone agreed, would be what Georgia would want. in, we were set up in record time, and most attendees
rainy Monday afternoon, April 19, as 40-50 people
the role it can play during these trying times. The the Black Olive tree in the middle of the garden trimmed
gathered to honor the memory of Georgia Kraemer
Thanks go to all the committee members who put never knew there was almost no event.
for the hurricane season in late April or early May.
Yard Doc, Carol Cloud Bailey, eloquently wrote in in an extra effort to beautify the walk and patio area For the rest of the summer, I will be collecting the
and her contribution to making the Remembrance
I want to send a shout out to the many volunteers
the Sunday paper, March 22, about the benefits of for the event. Special thanks go to Bill and Jane brick orders, which can be found in the box on the
Garden what it is today. Bill Kraemer thanked the
who have come forward to help with the twice-daily
being in a garden: Gehring, who chose the color, ordered, and assem- flagpole along the Remembrance Walk. If you wish
group for their support, and attendees lifted a glass
watering of the potted plants (necessary since both
“It has been demonstrated that simply being
to toast her devotion to the garden and beyond. Sto- bled the benches and chairs. Bill, as well, put the ac-
winter and spring skipped us), with deadheading, to volunteer in the garden or to donate to the garden,
around plants can lower stress levels, improve
ries and memories were shared among the groups.
and weed pulling. They not only help the garden, I can be reached at 772-607-1918 (leave a message),
concentration....One report found when people are knowledgment plaques on the benches. Thanks, too,
The “Georgia Fund” received donations from ev-
but they are reaping the therapeutic benefits men- at #3635, or bettiemarshall4@gmail.com.
around plants, they experience a reduction in feel- for Sandi and Marshall Aykroyd’s help. Sandi wrote
ery cluster in Ocean Village from owners and renters
tioned above.
ings of fear and anger.” the labels for the plants; Bill Gehring sprayed each
alike, and the Garden Committee special ordered a one several times to make the “made for outside”
To volunteer, please call either Georgia Krae-
You are cordially invited to visit the garden if you
have not yet discovered its beneficial beauty. Its en- mer at 772-498-8736 or Bettie Marshall at 772-
try is colorful: the orchids are blooming,take a walk 607-1918. For donations, please contact Georgia
down the steps, circle the garden for different views, or deposit money in the birdhouse at the entry. For
sit awhile, and enjoy the shade and the frequent Remembrance bricks, contact Toni Cracknell at772-
breeze. 467-9622. Note: She has returned to Canada, so if
Do observe the CAUTION notice at the entrance you fill out a form from the box, please contact me
from the sidewalk or the stairs. Many of the pavers at the number above.
have risen due to tree roots or have sunken due to Submitted by Bettie Marshall Color greets visitors at the garden entry.
Bocce League Winners
Bronze brick. Thanks to Chris Parise and Lucius for installing brick.
Bill Kraemer with Bettie Marshall. Thanks, donors. Commemorative gathering.
1st place (L-R) Tom Duffy, Mary Duffy, 2nd place (L-R) Susan Thew, MaryAnne 3rd place (L-R) Doug Burd, Candy Burd, 4th place (L-R) Maryanne Tormey, Marty
Mary Beth Jarmasco and Dick Jarmasco. Fiscner, Betty Reyda and Barbara Pulie. Bonnie Wood and John Wood. Tormey, Barbara Miller and David Miller.
.