Issue 66 • Jan. 12-18, 2016
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PAM COOPER’S PATHWAYS: Diplomat built first nine-hole golf course in county James T. DuBois (1851-1920) was a diplomat, In 1913, James T. DuBois and his son Henry P. consul-general, political liaison, author/ DuBois purchased land in Fellsmere and built one journalist, minister to Colombia in 1911 and of the early extravagant homes called “Goldflet.” All he built the first nine-hole golf course in Indian homes in Fellsmere had a name. It was a tradition. River County. On June 2, 1917, the Fellsmere Tribune He was a Fellsmere winter resident from announced a new book called “Galusha A. Grow, 1913-1920. Father of the Homestead Law.” It is a biography Pam Cooper James T. DuBois was born at Great Bend about a man who was Speaker of the House under (now Hallstead), Bradford County, Pennsylvania on April Abraham Lincoln and a close friend of James T. DuBois. 17, 1851. In 1897, he served as consul-general at St. Gall Grow believed firmly in “The right of all men to the Switzerland for four years. During this time, on July 2, soil is as sacred as their right to life itself.” Mr. Grow 1900, he was invited by Count Zeppelin to be present at introduced the Homestead Bill in 1862. This bill provided the trial ascent of his famous airship at Manzell, on Lake millions of acres of land for people from 1862 until 1986. Constance in Switzerland. It was the beginning of the settlement of the West. In 1912, DuBois served as the liaison between James T. DuBois died in New York City on May 27, Colombia and the United States. As a result of his 1920, a month after he left his winter home in Fellsmere. understanding and sympathy with the Colombians, he Pam Cooper is supervisor of the Archive Center & Genealogy Department at the Indian River County main library. brought about better relations between the countries.
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772-643-5147 Vero Beach/Surrounding Areas three years in a row and is now below the state average. “A Chorus Line” is in the middle of a successful run at Riverside Theatre. Did you know this is a return engagement for the play at Riverside? The first time was February 1994. By the way, the director of the current production, Mitzi Hamilton, was the inspiration for the character Val in the show. Those driving down 58th Avenue may not be aware of the large chunks of land that have been cleared for housing developments. Just west of 58th Avenue, along 33rd Street, is for Harmony Reserve; just east of 58th Avenue, along 45th Street, is for what appears to be the expansion of Waterway Village. Here’s hoping 58th Avenue doesn’t become a clogged artery to State Road 60. A rant against Corporate America’s dismissive attitude toward loyalty: The Lemmons have their cell-phone service through AT&T. A few weeks ago, I stopped at a Verizon store to check out its generous incentives for new customers – basically, it’s
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Meet me at Table 51 Some trivia: Whether at Bob Evans or C.J. Cannon’s, Russ and his wife usually eat breakfast at Table 51. In what will be an occasional feature, Russ breaks bread with someone you may or may not know.
He knows the area very well. He lives at the Indian River Aerodrome, where 53 homes share a turf runway for airplanes. (Carl and his wife, Donna, have two planes – a 1941 Piper J-3 Cub and a 1964 Piper Twin Comanche. He uses the planes for his aerial Carl Miller knows an I-95 interchange at Oslo photography business, Over Exposures.) Road is inevitable. So, the best he can hope for is a So, how remote is it? There are no county utilities, Carl Miller delay in the project. no cable television and, as Carl joked, “we have great Right now, the Florida Department of Transportation is difficulty in getting a pizza delivered.” estimating the project will cost $24.6 million. Right-of-way Which, he insists, begs the question: “Is it the right time acquisitions could start as early as 2020. for this interchange?” “Of course, you’re talking $45 (million) to $60 million He’s somewhat dismayed the board of directors at the before it’s completed,” Carl said. “From a taxpayers’ perspective, Aerodrome – where homes range from $200,000 to $500,000 it doesn’t make any sense. – chose not to take a stand on this issue. He says about 10 “My feeling is, they’re 10 years too soon.” residents are “strongly opposed” to the interchange and He predicts traffic will be very light when the interchange another 20 are “mildly opposed.” opens. Do you know anyone selling time (to delay the interchange)? “It really is a remote area of the county,” he said. Carl would like to buy 5 to 10 years.
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. 305. “Waiting on the World to Change” (2006) John Mayer Memory: This song gives me hope that meaningful lyrics still matter in today’s world. 304. “Let’s Get It On” (1973) Marvin Gaye Memory: Guaranteed to get you “in the mood.” 303. “Step by Step” (1981) Eddie Rabbitt Memory: A fairly obscure song (for a Top 500 countdown, anyway) by a country artist known for his songwriting. All the songs thus far in the countdown can be found on LemmonLines.com.
Fun facts The warmest January on record in Vero Beach? It was 1947, with an average temperature of 69.8 degrees, followed by 1974 (69.6 degrees) and 1972 (68.8 degrees). The coolest January on record in Vero Beach? It was 1981, with an average temperature of 52.8 degrees, followed by 1977 (54.4 degrees) and 2003 (55.8 degrees). – Source: National Weather Service
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