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PAM COOPER’S PATHWAYS: A look at the life of George Nelson (1876-1962) George Nelson’s parents were Scandinavian. in Sebastian. During this time, he built several He and his brother Martin were born in Maine. buildings to accommodate his glass slides and His mother, Augusta, became a widow with three provide a place to process them. In 1952, he sold his young children. Until her death, George and his home and moved to Vero Beach with his cousin, mother lived together for more than 40 years in Helen Stewart. Sebastian, but returned to their home every year in Nelson made several trips to Honduras to study Massachusetts. She died 1941 in Massachusetts. the birds. At Harvard University, there exists a Pam Cooper The U.S. Census of 1900-1920, lists George as manuscript collection of his journals, photographs a taxidermist at a college. In 1902, he was hired as a and other papers from 1912-1962. preparator of the Harvard Museum of Comparative Zoology George Nelson died in 1962 and his cousin donated all until his retirement in 1946. He was known to be a botanist, 3,200-plus glass slides and negatives to the then-private zoologist, ornithologist, and an ardent photographer. Indian River County Library. Today, they have all been Local history states that George arrived in Sebastian digitized and can be viewed at the Main Library. Many about 1901. However, he most likely did not arrive until of the flora and fauna glass slides were hand-painted by 1909. For a short time, he lived with the Paul Kroegel George Nelson. Included are pictures of Pelican Island and family during part of the winter months. In 1910, he some of Paul Kroegel. purchased land from Kroegel and built a home which still Pam Cooper is supervisor of the Archive Center & Genealogy Department at the stands in Pelican’s Landing Resort on Indian River Drive Indian River County main library.
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JUST WONDERING: What are the extremes for June precipitation in Vero Beach? The 10 wettest Junes on record (since 1942), based on inches of precipitation:
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1) 1992: 20.73 inches 2) 1968: 18.24 inches 3) 2002: 15.08 inches 4) 2005: 12.11 inches 5) 1999: 11.95 inches 6) 1973: 11.90 inches 7) 1966: 11.44 inches 8) 1972: 11.20 inches 9) 1959: 10.83 inches 10) 1949: 10.77 inches
1) 1998: 0.30 2) 1952: 1.53 3) 1969: 1.59 4) 1993: 2.08 5) 1964: 2.17 6) 1956: 2.28 7) 1950: 2.80 8) 1943: 2.87 9) 1961: 2.96 10) 2008: 3.00 – Source: National Weather Service
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LEMMON DROPS: Press Journal’s move to downtown changes dynamics of development on U.S. 1 Six bite-size Lemmon Drops to nibble on before rooting for American Pharoah to complete horse racing’s Triple Crown:
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on U.S. 1 will sit empty. Let’s make the over/under 5 years. I’d take “over” 5 years, as images of the Old Diesel Plant keep popping into my mind. By moving its office to downtown Vero Beach, the Press Journal – now owned by the Wisconsin-based Journal Media Group – has changed the dynamics of development on U.S. 1 between State Road 60 and 17th Street. There are now two huge vacant buildings – the former Albertsons grocery store is the other – in that three-block stretch. Albertsons closed in 2012. No question, the Press Journal building sits on a prime piece of real estate. The land (about 7.5 acres total) is on the market for $1.75 million.
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want to demolish the Press Journal building and start anew, Sciara said that’s not necessarily the case. There’s a good chance the two-story building will be utilized in the development, he said. Billy Moss, with Lambert Commercial Real Estate, predicts the building will end up being demolished by the developer. As many of you know, I was a columnist for the Press Journal for more than 7 years and my wife still works for Treasure Coast Newspapers. It’s going to be a very complex deal. As Sciara put it, “layers of attorneys” will be involved. For that reason, I don’t see a deal being struck very quickly. So, I’ll stick with my “over” (5 years) prediction. Some quick housekeeping: Thanks to Art Neuberger, Mark Mucher and Maureen Schwab for pointing out a few errors in last week’s “Rearview Mirror” feature on the Village Spires. Among other things, Royale Riviera (on 17th Street, east of A1A) is six stories high.
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County Road 510 isn’t going to happen for several years. Chris Mora, the county’s director of Public Works, said the project has not received any funding for construction. He said it’ll be at least 5 years before construction begins. As expected, the widening of Oslo Road is spurring commercial development. At 27th Avenue, for example, a new Dunkin’ Donuts will be built across the street from the still-under-under construction Family Dollar Store. “The whole Oslo area will be coming on strong,” Billy Moss said. “There are a lot of rooftops in that area.” While it’s great the School Board voted to name the auditorium in Vero Beach High School’s Performing Arts Center after band director James Sammons, he is worthy of the entire PAC being named in his honor. What he has accomplished at the school is truly legendary. Quick, when was the last time there wasn’t an orange barrel somewhere on local roadways? (That’s a trick question, folks.)
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of all time. However, his obsession pushes him beyond the realm of sanity and his methods turn deadly. The scenery and set design are absolutely incredible. Also stars Dustin Hoffman and Rick Wakeman. • Where the Buffalo Roam (1980, R, directed by • In Bruges (2008, R, directed by Martin Art Linson). Years before Johnny Depp nailed the McDonagh). Collin Farrell plays Ray, a hyperactive role of Hunter S. Thompson in “Fear and Loathing hitman, who is sent to Bruges to cool off after a hit in Las Vegas,” Bill Murray took on the task (with gone completely wrong. Brendan Gleeson plays Mike Bushman Peter Boyle as his trusty side-kick Lazlo). While Ray’s friend Ken, a fellow hitman, who was sent Murray doesn’t quite bring the subtle nuances to with Ray to keep him out of trouble. When their the character that Depp did, I believe this movie is actually boss (played by Ralph Fiennes) informs Ken that he must funnier than Fear and Loathing. I’ll let you be the judge. kill Ray, Ken develops a crisis of conscience and is not sure • Perfume: A Story of Murder (2006, R, directed by Tom he will be able to kill his friend. The exciting finale of the Tykwer). In 18th century France, perfumers were akin to movie is a bullet ballet for the ages. rock stars. This story is about Jean-Baptiste Grenouille (Ben Whishaw), a man born with superlative olfactory Mike Bushman is owner/operator of Recycled DVDs, located at senses that destined him to become the greatest perfumer 937 Seventh Ave. (behind Chili’s restaurant) in Vero Beach.
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Top 500 countdown Russ Lemmon, who loves music (and lists), spent a lot of time putting together his Top 500 favorite songs of all-time. For the next few years, Lemmon Lines will be counting ‘em down.
401. “Lotta Love”
(1978) Nicolette Larson Memory: Neil Young wrote it (bonus points), but I’m glad Nicolette Larson recorded it.
400. “Rock the Boat”
Fun facts Temperature extremes in Vero Beach … All-time high temperature in June: 102 (set on June 22, 2009). All-time low temperature in June: 57 (set on June 1, 1984). – Source: National Weather Service
(1974) Hues Corporation Memory: While this song doesn’t necessarily stand the test of time, it has great sentimental value.
399. “Look Away”
(1988) Chicago Memory: Like the Four Seasons, Chicago enjoyed a second wave of popularity more than a decade after the initial wave subsided. All the songs thus far in the countdown can be found on LemmonLines.com.
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