As the city continues to make improvements to the cemetery the needs there continue to come to the forefront. We have a very dedicated bunch of local volunteer citizens who spend countless hours working in the cemetery on a regular basis. I call them the “Friends of the Cemetery”. Their numbers include not only Cemetery Commission members but also those who enjoy seeing the beauty of the grounds and the comradely in their weekly pursuits. The chair of the commission requested they be recognized for their dedication at a recent council meeting.
Others have noted the hard work and efforts that are being made in the cemetery. Last year a donation was made for improvements which were utilized to create a Veterans memorial. The first phase is hoped to be completed early next year. The City of Breezy Point was recently blessed with a second donation of $10,000 from the Fletcher Foundation for improvements in the Cemetery.
The donation was noted for landscaping which continues to be an issue for the cemetery. With the underground burying of the power lines along Ski Chalet the glide path for airplanes has changed. That being said there are trees in the cemetery that pose risks for pilots in air traffic. With the removal of trees, replacements will be required in some areas.
If you haven’t had a chance to drive through the Pelican Woods Cemetery in the summer when flowers are in bloom you are missing something. The efforts of the “Friends” to maintain the grounds provides for a beautiful place. Another great time to visit is the annual Butterfly event. This event has been moved up to be July 21 this coming summer. There were many factors in the change of dates but one of them included greater flower blooms at that time of the year. Make it a point to visit Pelican Woods Cemetery.
