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Seascape I news and more

The February Board of Directors meeting was held Association caps the number of runners; this year it is the curve and run downhill and speed past.
at Cayman Center. There was a February budget sur- 31,500. Another 3,100 runners qualified but will not This article is not about the race, it is about a man
plus of $2,733, and year-to-date budget surplus of get a number. Even though they qualified, their times who ran the race, Dick Hoyt and his son Rick who was
$12,211. More details of the meeting are included in were slower. To put it in perspective, their times were born a quadriplegic with cerebral palsy. “Rick Hoyt
the minutes. less than 2 minutes slower than the first 31,500 run- was written off by numerous doctors, but his parents,
ners. How is that for competition? Dick and Judy Hoyt, were determined to give their son
PATRIOTS DAY Thousands of others run the race without a number; all the opportunities of a normal kid. In 1977, 15-year-
Every year on April 19, Patriots Day, there is a mar-
Page 8 they are called renegades - their times will not be re- old Rick asked his dad to enter a charity race. The
athon. The Boston Marathon is the oldest continuous corded. They are running for a variety of reasons: to twist? Rick wanted
marathon in the world. Patriots Day is to commem- commemorate a deceased friend, to run for comrades to run it, too. Dick
orate the first battles of the American Revolution in
Beachtree I Buzz lost in battle, to show that they beat cancer and on and had never run a
Lexington and Concord. Books have been written on. Easily the number of runners will hit 50,000! Peo- race before, and the
The news from BT I this month is about as dire as guests his cousin Andreas Otte-Witte and his
about it. The movie, Patriots Day, is about the mara- ple who run the race take it seriously. It is almost like thought of pushing
as from the other clusters. Our Canadian residents “significant other” of 31 years, Daniela, who were
thon bombing. The “Boston Strong” term was born of a religion - practicing, building up mileage, peaking at his son’s wheel-
fled north weeks before they wanted or intended to. visiting from Hamburg, Germany.
this race. This year, due to COVID-19, the April run- the right time without getting injured, the right shoes, chair while running
A number of owners prepared themselves to stay
Daniela recently quit her job, which necessitated
ning is moved to October with the hope that things will and the right diet. People are running 100 miles a week was daunting.”
longer than they wanted or intended to. We all have a long commute and began work in Andreas’s den-
be reopened and it leading up to the race; higher mileage means it is more They ran the race
said goodbye to potlucks, dinner parties, movies, tal office. Over dinner, they complained about their
likely you will get injured. A marathon is 26.2 miles to raise money for
will be safe for run-
and dinners out. “See you sometime” is the mantra taxes (like the rest of us), and the higher amounts
ners and the fans and this race is up and down hills with the finish line a disabled lacrosse
for local friends, planned visitors, and family. singles had to pay. Hans brought up the fact that
that watch the race. at Copley Square Boston. One hill near the end of the player. Rick said
Fortunately, most of us have been here since at married couples had a definite advantage there.
It is a race like no race is called “Heartbreak Hill” because it is the last of he did not feel dis-
least January without having traveled afar, so we Hmmm. A quick call to David and Pam Alexander,
other; this will be four hills, and at the 20-mile mark, runners’ legs are abled when they ran
feel relatively safe with our neighbors. The courts who were married in the Remembrance Garden,
the 125th running fried. The length of the hill is not the problem but the that race, and Dick
and greens have less demand, offering opportuni- and the next day found the four Germans at the Ft. decided they should
of this iconic race. 3% grade is.
ties to get outdoors. From four of our buildings we Pierce City Hall. An hour later, Andreas and Dan- do more running-
Runners must have
We lived about a mile from the starting line in Hop-
can see increased visitation of the Remembrance iela were a married couple, after 31 years together.
a documented finish kinton, Ma., a small town. Leading up to race day was and more and more.
Only a few hours after that they enjoyed their wed-
Garden, a welcome haven. time at a different a big deal. People from around the world would be in They both loved
The March Board meeting was canceled, but ding feast from the BT I buffet line at the OVC. every minute of it.
race to qualify for town for days looking at the layout of the race and get-
members will call in for the April meeting. They The accompanying picture will be cropped to make
Boston. Qualified ting familiar with the local weather and the hilly race Rick decided they would become Team Hoyt and their
plan to address the need for paver repair and the them a wedding photo. Just what we all need: a sto-
runners get a num-
terrain. Each year MJ, our daughter Kim, our son Dan motto was, “Yes, you can.” The Hoyts completed 32
trimming of the tree in the garden. Trimming of the ry with a happy ending.
ber and can attend and I would stand on the race route, a mile from the Boston Marathons, ran, biked, and swam in triathlons,
palms is also underway. the pre-race and starting line, downhill and around a curve. When the too. Altogether they ran in over 1,000 races! Dick re-
Practice safe habits, follow the rules, and be help-
The March potluck was canceled, but the Febru- ful to your neighbors. We’re all in this together.
post-race events in race began, we could not see the runners, but we could tired from the Boston race in 2014 and Bryan Lyons,
ary one held a surprise that few knew about at the Submitted by Bettie Marshall Daniela and Andreas Otte-Witte (left), Baerbel and
Boston. Annually hear them. The sound was of 100,000 feet hitting the a dentist, pushed Rick in a custom racing chair from
time. Owners Hans and Baerbel Schumann brought Hans Schumann (right).
the Boston Athletic ground as they ran toward us. Then they would round
Turn to SEASCAPE I page 13
settlement in the sandy soil. To replace them entire-
will honor her work at the library by naming it for have also ordered two benches for the garden, car-
ly is cost prohibitive, so we are seeking to have a
her, it has been my sad honor to collect the donations rying the acknowledgment, “Donated in Memory
less costly repair, having the pavers pulled up, the
The Garden Spot to memorialize her in the garden to which she was of Georgia Kraemer 2020.” Both will arrive during
ground prepared with more gravel and sand, and the
so devoted. The family and the Garden Committee April. The benches will be put to immediate use. A
existing pavers replaced. That project might take
are grateful for every contribution; words seem in- decision about the dedication of the memorial brick
place this spring. Meanwhile, watch your step, and
adequate to express our thanks, so we hope to do so will be made on its arrival, choosing whether to act
be prepared to come another day if work is being
TCNSP9162 in deeds. immediately or wait until next season when many of
This month’s Garden Spot is not about a particular done.
Over the past month, the outpouring of support
The Garden Committee, after consultation with the donors will have returned.
The same is true for the central tree. We hope to have
flower, tree, or shrub; it is about the garden itself and Bill Kraemer and daughter Erin Samuelson, have With extra funds, we purchased copper plant la-
to the fund for honoring Georgia Kraemer is tangi-
the Black Olive tree in the middle of the garden trimmed
the role it can play during these trying times. The special-ordered a customized bronze brick to be bels that should soon be appearing in the garden.
ble evidence of how truly revered she was for all
for the hurricane season in late April or early May.
Yard Doc, Carol Cloud Bailey, eloquently wrote in placed in the Remembrance Walk. Chosen for its Any remaining funds will go into the Garden Ac-
her contributions to Ocean Village. Donations have
I want to send a shout out to the many volunteers
the Sunday paper, March 22, about the benefits of simplicity, it reflects Georgia’s modest mien. We count for the maintenance and improvement of the
come from throughout the property. While the POA
being in a garden: who have come forward to help with the twice-daily
garden, which we all agree is exactly what Georgia
“It has been demonstrated that simply being watering of the potted plants (necessary since both
around plants can lower stress levels, improve winter and spring skipped us), with deadheading, would want.
concentration....One report found when people are and weed pulling. They not only help the garden, The garden recently received another donation in
around plants, they experience a reduction in feel- but they are reaping the therapeutic benefits men- memory of Marge Zaprowski. Tod and Kelley chose
ings of fear and anger.” tioned above. to honor their aunt by planting two gardenias in the
You are cordially invited to visit the garden if you To volunteer, please call either Georgia Krae- garden. One is planted on the west side, where it
have not yet discovered its beneficial beauty. Its en- mer at 772-498-8736 or Bettie Marshall at 772- can be seen by Marge’s daughter, Ellen Fiorillo, and
try is colorful: the orchids are blooming,take a walk 607-1918. For donations, please contact Georgia son, Scott, who both are in the 3600 building. The
down the steps, circle the garden for different views, or deposit money in the birdhouse at the entry. For second is on the east side and in a few years should
sit awhile, and enjoy the shade and the frequent Remembrance bricks, contact Toni Cracknell at772- be visible from the Remembrance Walk.
breeze. 467-9622. Note: She has returned to Canada, so if The gardenia is believed to have been named af-
ter Alexander Garden, a Charleston, SC, physician
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. during colonial days. Gardenia jasminoides are val-
Color greets visitors at the garden entry.
have risen due to tree roots or have sunken due to Submitted by Bettie Marshall ued for their fragrant, creamy-white flowers, and the
two new plants are prime examples. They have been
Bocce League Winners
very productive already. While gardenias normally
grown in hot houses or planters, we are fortunate
in Florida that they do well as perennials outside.
Look for them on your next visit to the garden and
check out other new plantings there.
Currently, we’ve begun trimming many of the
plants that have grown too large. Temporarily, they
will not be pretty, but, this being Florida, they will
Jack and Nance Williford’s grandchildren, Blythe, Johnnie, and Ellie, discovered tbe Tod and Kelley Foy plant a memo- Turn to GARDEN SPOT page 13
Fairy Garden. rial Gardenia.
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.
.