Bert Dobbertin celebrates 86th BIrthday!

Special congratulations to one of our Treasure Beach neighbors who lives on Pizarro Road and who celebrated his 86th Birthday in January. Bert Dobbertin pictured in the birthday hat is very active and walks his family dog" Tillie" twice a day. Bert is also the Chaplin of the local VFW on U S I in St Augustine. The celebration was enjoyed by his children and friends at his son (Bud) and Bud's wife (Marie) at their home here in Treasure Beach.

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Charlie and Taunnie Novak



A few of our neighbors gathered for lunch this month at Joe and Betty Fell's. I love to hear all of the early stories of Treasure Beach. I know that some of you are already going through your old picture and newspaper files so that we can share some of the history of Treasure Beach. We had a great lunch, good conversation and look forward to getting time together again. Thank you Betty and Joe Fell for your hospitality this month. 

Speaking of learning about St. Augustine history, The local 450th Commemorative Commission, in partnership with Flagler College, the city of St. Augustine, St. Johns County Tourist Development Council and The St. Augustine Record, have been hosting a series of program free at Flagler College Auditorium since November. So far we have learned more about "Peoples before Ponce de Leon," "First America: Colonial St. Augustine," "Pirates! Fact and Fiction," "The British are Coming," "The Great Southern Cracker Roadshow." If you have missed any of these wonderful programs, there are still two left. One on Tuesday, April 13 - "Palaces in Paradise: Flagler's Age of Opulence," and the last one on Tuesday, May 18 - "Road to Freedom: African-Americans in Florida."

Also, come and listen to the Tale Tellers of St. Augustine during their Heritage Series: Legends of Lore of the St. Johns River about naturalist, William Bartram, Hubbard Hart, and Mary Emily Boyd. This presentation starts at 7:30 p.m. at the San Marco Theater (across from Ripley's Believe It or Not) 28 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL. The cost is $8 per person.  Call the theater to make sure you reserve your seat.

The following thought was submitted by one of our neighbors.

This is a Motto To Live By:
 

Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, latte in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride"