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Annual Beechwood Picnic!
Sunday, October 16th.
At the Lake at 3 pm
* Provided: – Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Cups and Plates.
* Please Bring: – Side Dish, Drink(s), Desserts, other fun items
* Agenda:
– Meet & Greet
– Financial Report
– Maps and Lists
– Activity Report
– Question & Answer
– Elections for 2012
– Let’s Eat!
***12 noon we’ll be down there planting and trimming if you feel like coming early ***
Beechwood meeting was called to order on May 23 at 7:15.
Brad Jokish, Roman Warmke, and Phil and Joyce Richardson were present.
Brad Jokish, treasurer, announced that the dues notice was out. There was a discussion of email addresses and those members who must be notified by mail. Brad will keep track of who pays and who doesn’t. Brad agreed that he would tie up the dues as soon as he could.
Roman remarked that several houses in Beechwood are now for sale. The trustees hope for new permanent residents.
Roman moved that the association have one membership meeting per year. Joyce seconded the motion. Roman and Brad told the trustees that they had cleaned the drain. A short discussion ensued as to whether more spring trimming was needed.
It was decided that Fall was a good time for a picnic.
A discussion whether more grass carp should be purchased by the association to take care of the duckweed ended in the affirmative. It was the consensus that the lake looks good.
Is there any progress on the guardrail? Roman said that there will be one at the first hairpin turn beyond the first entrance, at least for now.
The meeting adjourned at 7:55.
Joyce Richardson secretary
April 4, 2011
Trustees Meeting
Present were Roman Warmke, Phil Richardson, Joyce Richardson, Brad Jokish and Mr. Smalley.
Roman called the meeting to order at 7:05
Discussion: Roman asked for help in securing the new Beechwood sign. It had been blown off during the bad windy weather. Smalley said he would look at it and see if it could be secured. The lake sign maybe could be replaced. Consensus: The lake sign is fine as it is. It might be secured again. Roman presented the receipts for the sign, and Brad bought lights to illuminate the sign. If they work, Brad will submit the receipts if not, he’ll use them at home. Smalley will continue to work on the sign.
Brad presented the treasurer’s report. 974,54. Brad paid property tax 384. 50. Lights are 22. Per month. Dues are to be collected this month. Everything is more expensive. Smalley suggested we clear pathways around the lake. This could happen during spring cleanup.
Agenda items: Roman presented.
Announcements: Problem of Coon hunters on private property. The only solution if an agreement can not be made privately is to call the sheriff.
After a board member complained of septic smells, Roman suggested to put in newsletter to check your septic. They should be cleaned every three years.
A Guard Rail will go at the first hairpin turn. The second one will go in next year.
There are two houses for sale in Beechwood. Roman and Brad suggested the association needs a welcome system.
No update on Rt. 50 improvements. Should we buy more carp?
Brad will clean out the drain. Roman suggested he write a letter to Mr. Grippa thanking him for mowing around the lake. Smalley and Roman thought they might help also.
Phil presented a letter to the trustrees. It was accepted by the board.
It was suggested that the spring picnic be on May 15. Roman will look into that date. (This has been temporarily postponed)
Brad left at 8:18 to take care of Silas.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20.
The trustees of the Beechwood association met at seven o’clock on February 17th at the Richardson’s residence. Attending were: Roman Warmke, Brad Jokish, Dick Schelat, Phil Richardson, and Joyce Richardson.
Discussion: Roman Warmke went to the county commissioners meeting and found out that we were not under the jurisdiction of the county. Then, undeterred, Roman went to the township meeting, and argued for guard rails. The trustees agreed that two places are possible. They are hopeful that they can do it. No guarantees. We will get a call.
Route 50 is being improved for safety reasons. Bob’s has an office for the improvements on the intersection. The county commissioners have a website.
Discussion: septic tanks and the possibility of sewers. In the future, the residents of Beechwood might be required to be part of a septic system. The upside of that would be a nicer-smelling neighborhood.
Roman brought maps of the area and shared them with the trustees, circa 1985.
It was the consensus that snow removal went well this year, in an especially difficult winter. Phil Richardson offered to write a thank you letter to the township trustees and staff.
The lake looks good, the attendees agreed. But sign needs changing. Roman will purchase Beechwood signs for the entrance and the lake. Solar lights would enhance the Beechwood entrance.
Also under discussion: Spring cleanup, and spring picnic. Brad will look at dates for the picnic, the 22nd perhaps?
Looking forward to spring brought smiles all around. The meeting was adjourned.
Sincerely,
Joyce Richardson, secretary.
Hey Folks –
We’ve purchased a new sign hanging on the west planter welcoming all who pass to our little community.
Our Greeting for all who Enter
The Beechwood trustees meeting was held Dec. 10, 2010. Those present were Brad Jokish, Roman Warmke, Phil Richardson, and Joyce Richardson.
Next Meeting is Thursday, 2/17.
As to the Financial report, the balance as of December 6, 2010, is $1448. The main expenditure was the Electric Company to pay for streetlights. By spring the association should be five hundred dollars better than last year.
It was agreed that the picnic was a good time for all. The food was excellent; the attendance good, and the boatrides were fun. .
Further discussions were about encroaching hunters and guard rails. Homeowners should be especially vigilant during deer hunting season. Roman agreed to contact the board of trustees about installing guard rails. This is a safety issue, and the guard rails are important. The Beechwood Association will try again to request the guard rails from the trustees. Roman also wanted to know what is happening with the entrance to Bob’s.
At the next meeting the Beechwood officers will discuss spring things and spring projects. Perhaps we could have a cleanup day when the weather turns warm. Projects might include emptying the garbage, clearing the paths, and stacking the wood. The association is quite appreciative of efforts by Mr. Grippa to keep up with the mowing.
A discussion of Christmas houses brought forth the idea that maybe the association should give an award for the best decorated house. The idea was tabled for this year.
Further discussions involved septic tanks, power outage information, and the possibility of sending an informative e-mail to the members about these issues.
There was also a discussion about creating a Beechwood sign and installing solar lights.
The Beechwood trustees agreed that their first priority for the safety of the Beechwood residents was to see about installing guardrails. Roman agreed to do his best.
The meeting was adjourned. Joyce Richardson, secretary
Hi Beechwood –
Your trustees are working hand in hand w/ the Township to install Guard Rails in Beechwood in an effort to increase public safety. We asked for 3 to be installed, one was out right rejected (#3 below) but the other two are under consideration and we should have an answer next week. You will see some poles w/ tape on them, these are intended for the crew to come back and do one last measurement. More soon.
Hello Beechwood –
Well the picnic on 10/10/10 was a resounding success! Over 30 individuals attended, and a good time was had by all.
After some informal discussions the meeting was called to order and the following individuals were elected as 2011’s Board of Trustees:
– Roman Warmke (President)
– Brad Jokisch (Treasurer)
– Joyce Richardson (Secretary)
– Phil Richardson (Trustee)
– Dick Schelat (Trustee)
– Michael Small (Trustee)
Also discussed was the idea of a bi-annual “Beechwood Cleanup Day.” We’ll be organizing that soon.
Thanks to all who attended.
Hello Beechwood-
The minutes and financial sheets from our last meeting held in September
are posted online here:
Minutes (PDF) / Financial Statement (PDF)
On Sunday, October 10th, 2010 at 4 p.m. we will be holding our annual
Fall Picnic at Beechwood Lake in the picnic table area.
Main dish (hot dogs & burgers) will be provided. Please bring drinks and a side or dessert for this fun meet and greet under the fall leaves.
Items on the agenda include:
* Informal gathering, picnic dinner
* Misc. Updates
* Call for Trustees
* Elections of 2011 Trustees (Secretary, Treasurer, President)
* Solicit Comments and Concerns from Residents
We hope to see you there. If you can’t make it feel free to send input
to the website located at http://www.beechwoodofathens.com
Phyllis Nadine “Dee” Lawrence passed away this week at the age of 80. She was a long time resident of Beechwood and will be dearly missed.
Phyllis Nadine (Dee) Lawrence (80) of Palms of Terra Ceia, Palmetto, FL, passed away at Blake Hospital, Bradenton, on June 28, 2010. The daughter of Bob and Ruth Schneider, she grew up in Gahanna, Ohio. She was a graduate of Ohio State University. She married Roy Lawrence in 1954. They lived in Aberdeen, Maryland, Fort Worth and Dallas Texas, and then settled in Athens, Ohio for twenty-seven years. She started her career as a school teacher and later was a Field Service Director for Girl Scouts in Ohio and West Virginia. In Athens, she was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and was an active alumnus of Pi Beta Phi sorority. Dee and her husband retired as “snow birds” to Florida in 1995. A dedicated member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Bradenton, she was active in the Bell Choir and numerous other church activities. She loved people, especially children, and entertaining friends in her home. She was a willing participant in about any type of table game. She traveled the U.S. from north to south, east to west and visited Europe and Japan. She had a full life and enjoyed it. She is survived by her husband Roy, children Susan, Scott and David Lawrence; nine grandchildren and her sister, Marilyn Shreffler. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers Richard and Wib Schneider. Memorial services will be held for her at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Bradenton at 2:00pm Thursday, July 1. Donations in Dee’s memory may be made to Presbyterian Women of Westminster Church.
Published in The Herald on June 30, 2010