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PAM COOPER’S PATHWAYS: Whereabouts of ‘Orange Girl’ painting unknown The original name of the Woman’s Club’s first They often played poker together and Edward was library (June 1915) was called Myron E. Hard considered a poor player. His fellow players would Memorial Library. It was changed in 1925 to the make fun of him and make him “fetch the drinks.” Vero Beach Public Library. In 1927, Edward Lasar donated a painting by his The Woman’s Club received interesting pieces brother to the Woman’s Club called “Orange Girl.” of artwork. One was donated by famous ParisIt depicted the celebrated 17th century English based artist Charles Augustus Lasar (1856-1936). actress Nell Gwyn as an orange vendor and was Pam Cooper His brother, Edward Lasar (1861-1934), lived in a valued at $1,000. log cabin that he built in 1931 on 53rd Avenue – and it still It was stipulated in a letter to the city: “It is to hang only stands today. in the City Library or an Art Gallery in the City of Vero Edward was president of the Ornamental Iron Works of Beach and is never to be sold.” St. Louis. Sometimes, I have driven by a ranch or building The painting hung over the mantel for many years. with an ornate iron work at a gate or hanging on a wall. Is it However, its whereabouts now is unknown. possible that Lasar was the creator of those pieces of art? Edward was laying a foundation for a museum and art Edward had a reputation before he arrived in Vero Beach gallery for the city until he died in 1934. as the famous “Eddie,” a poker-playing cartoon character. The comic strip was created in 1918 by Jean Knott of St. Pam Cooper is supervisor of the Archive Center & Genealogy Department at the Louis called “Penny Ante” or “Eddie and his Friends.” Indian River County main library.
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The corporate giant has been aggressive in opening Neighborhood Markets to compete against traditional The former Albertsons grocery store on U.S. 1 in Vero supermarkets. This market, which is Beach is expected to make the transition to a Walmart expected to have a liquor store and Neighborhood Market within the next year. pharmacy, will be less than a mile from The project still needs various approvals from the city two Publix stores. before it becomes a reality. According to McGarry, the “They had to do a lot of things to bring the building up to developers decided against installing Russ Lemmon code,” said Tim McGarry, the city’s planning and development gas pumps “at this time.” (Probably a director. “It was an old building, and it was vacant for a long time.” good decision, as nearby there will be Albertsons closed in 2012. a new Cumberland Farms store and a new Wawa center open This will be the first Walmart Neighborhood in Indian by the time the Neighborhood Market opens its doors.) River County. Neighborhood Markets are about one-fifth the Right now, the focus is working on access from U.S. 1. McGarry size of a typical Walmart Supercenter. (There are two of those said the Neighborhood Market will share access with Sonic. in the county.) “They will have to go to the Planning and Zoning Board for Walmart now has about 700 Neighborhood Markets and approval,” he said. 3,400 Supercenters. So, what’s happening with the former Press Journal building
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Aug. 1, 1981 to July 31, 2012. He retired as a Lieutenant EMT. His schedule with Fire Rescue – work 24 straight hours, then off for 48 hours – allowed him to start giving airboat tours before he retired. He received Alligators are usually the stars of the show on his captain’s license in 1994 and started his airboat the airboat tours in the Blue Cypress Recreation business in late 2003. Bob Montuoro Area. Capt. Bob’s was the first in Indian River County to If you take Capt. Bob’s Airboat Adventures, you’re likely use aviation-style headsets on airboat tours. to see more than just one or two. “They give you a chance to see everything quicker,” he “On a good tour, you’re going to see a dozen-plus,” said said of the headsets. Capt. Bob Montuoro, who has been giving one-hour tours On his fully narrated tour, he explains the history of the on what locals call “Lake Garcia” for more than 12 years. area and talks about the birds, plants, fish and, of course, His 12-seat airboat navigates the former Garcia Ranch, alligators they come across. which now is under water (6 to 7 feet in most places). Bob, 58, recently crossed off a big item on his “bucket “I do this for fun,” he said during our conversation at list” – he and his wife of 28 years, Lisa, took a combo cruise/ C.J. Cannon’s. “It’s really, really enjoyable.” land tour of Alaska. Bob spent 31 years with Fire Rescue – working from A trip to Italy is now at the top of his list.
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