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REARVIEW MIRROR: A look at the history of Winter Beach We've all seen the sign on U.S. 1 midway between Vero Beach and Sebastian – “Winter Beach.” On northbound U.S. 1, there's even a sign in anticipation ... "Winter Beach 7 (miles)." But you're through it before you know it. It's bounded by the Indian River on the east, 55th Street to the south, 58th Avenue to the west and 77th Street to the north. The population in 2015 was 2,067, according to suburbanstats.org. The 6.9 square-mile area of the county has been known by two other names over the years, Woodley and Quay. Then, somehow, it became Winter Beach. Here's how: It began in March 1894 as Woodley, named by settler J.T. Gray for his Georgia plantation of the same name. The designation lasted just eight years, when residents decided to rename the settlement in honor of U.S. Sen. Matthew Quay of Pennsylvania. He had a winter home in St.Lucie
Village north of Fort Pierce. He got federal money to widen and deepen the Indian River channel. That name lasted 20 years. As the community grew into two subdivisions, a developer challenged people to come up with a more appealing name for promotional purposes. A name selection committee came up with Winter Beach in 1922, after Mrs. Robert Brown of Fort Pierce submitted the name for consideration. She won a lot valued at $1,000 for her winning entry. A developer composed the slogan "Winter Beach, Where Sunshine Spends the Winter," but the town failed to grow as large as was hoped, despite the sales efforts. In 1925, Indian River County was established and Winter Beach almost became the county seat. Instead, nearby Vero had incorporated into a city and was selected. – Source: “A History of Indian River County” by Sidney P. Johnston
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JUST WONDERING: What are the extremes for August precipitation in Vero Beach? The 10 wettest Augusts on record (since 1942), based on inches of precipitation:
The 10 driest Augusts on record (since 1942), based on inches of precipitation:
1) 2008: 18.91 inches 2) 1981: 18.26 inches 3) 1949: 11.70 inches 4) 1998: 11.63 inches 5) 1991: 11.49 inches 6) 2011: 11.48 inches 7) 2012: 11.46 inches 8) 1948: 11.17 inches 9) 1946: 10.95 inches 10) 1995: 10.93 inches
1) 1980: 1.22 2) 2013: 1.47 3) 1996: 1.73 4) 1958: 1.99 5) 1950: 2.01 6) 2007: 2.40 7) 1971: 2.55 8) 1966: 2.74 9) 1954: 2.82 10) 2010: 2.89
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LEMMON DROPS: South county didn’t have to wait in line this time Seven bite-size Lemmon Drops to nibble on while waiting for the start of the new school year:
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library in these parts, and plans for a public high school were shelved. That’s not the case with a state-of-the-art recreation center, however. Sometime this month, the county will open the $12 million facility to the public. It’s located on Oslo Road just east of 20th Avenue. The official name is the Intergenerational Recreation Center (it doesn’t exactly flow off the tongue, does it?), but Mike Redstone, the county’s recreation director, says internally it’s known as “the IG building.” I like the name a reader gave it – “Big Red.” As the name implies, the center is for residents of all ages. “We’re very proud of it,” Redstone said during a recent tour. “It’s
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not a cookie-cutter community center.” I’ll say. The first clue that it’s not a cookiecutter is the design. One reader likened it to a pirate ship. Redstone joked that his office has received calls wondering when the movie-theater was going to open. Inside, there’s a huge gymnasium with multiple courts. But most of the Russ Lemmon space in the building is devoted to multipurpose rooms – the rooms will be available for an hourly rate for meetings, banquets and even wedding receptions. The official ribbon-cutting for the facility is scheduled for Aug. 17. The public will be able to take tours of the building that same day. I would encourage you to take a tour. It’s a really cool place. Jim Mattingly, a beloved teacher at St. Helen Catholic School,
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GoLine “ambassadors” are available to ride with you the first time. They’ll help simplify the routes for you. Call the Senior Resource Association at 569-0760 for more information about GoLine’s “ambassadors.” A few readers have asked about the old house on the southeast corner of State Road 60 and 27th Avenue that was recently demolished. A new medical office will take its place. Note to Debbie Mayfield and Ritch Workman, both of whom have gone big-time negative in the State Senate: I now pitch your seemingly daily mailers immediately upon receipt and tune out your bash-the-opponent TV ads. Enough already! The shopping center at U.S. 1 and 53rd Street, which includes Publix and a McDonald’s, is expanding. Land has been cleared just to the southwest of the shopping center for a new Dunkin’ Donuts. The way things are going in Indian River County, I’m surprised there’s not a “Dollar Doughnuts” going there.
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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 is a regular feature, Russ breaks bread with someone you may or may not know.
Kim and I grew up in different parts of the country, but we have something in common: We graduated from high school in 1976, and our 40-year class reunions will be held later this year. In Kim’s high school yearbook, this quote is underneath her photo: For her job search, Kim Stewart probably would be better off living in Orlando, Tampa, Miami or West “An active life is the best life.” Kim Stewart She has maintained that attitude throughout her life. Palm Beach. “I’m here because of my family,” she said. “They’ve wanted me Among other activities, she now plays tennis on a regular basis. Kim is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island. Her first to come down here forever.” job was a science teacher at the Boston School for the Deaf. She Kim, who is looking for a job in hospital medical sales, stayed only one year because the pay was only $8,000 per year. moved from Massachusetts to Vero Beach about a year ago. At age 58, she is glad to be living near her parents, who are She then gravitated toward the medical field. pushing 90. “I love lab diagnostics and the hospital environment,” she said. “It’s intellectually stimulating for me.” Her sister and brother-in-law, who have two kids, also live She’s hoping to land a job in her career field sooner rather than later. here. So do four cousins. In the meantime, she’s a consultant with the Hope for Families Her aunt, Kay Tiers, once owned Tiers’ Country Store on Center (formerly the Homeless Family Center). the barrier island.
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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. 218. “Driver’s Seat” (1979) Sniff ‘n’ the Tears Memory: My speed on an open highway would increase by at least 10 mph when this song came on the radio. 217. “How’s It Going to Be” (1997) Third Eye Blind Memory: The band’s second song in the countdown. 216. “I Get Around” (1964) Beach Boys Memory: I’ve seen the Beach Boys in concert in three different decades. They’ve been around for six! All the songs thus far in the countdown can be found on LemmonLines.com
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Fun facts August temperature extremes in Vero Beach … All-time high temperature in August: 98 (set on Aug. 7, 1989, and Aug. 2, 1999). All-time low temperature in August: 63 (set on Aug. 3, 1972). – Source: National Weather Service
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