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Stuart Woods return Author and former Vero Beach resident meets fans at book signing Page 16

Storm Grove gets the picture Middle school students rally for peace and learn a few things along the way Page 10

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Gallery of Hope exhibit to draw attention to Breast Cancer Awareness month. See page 4 for more information

Clash of the Council candidates

Was there a tempest at Tea Party forum? Page 3

Art Club, Museum at an impasse over lease Page 4

Recreation station Get the latest recreation league results along with complete local sports coverage Page 18

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ity debts are paid) back into your wallets. Clearly there are two candidates that favor the sale and clearly two candidates that don’t. “Don’t vote on what I say; vote on what I did. I voted for fiscally responsible budgets. What you saw is what you got. If you were ready for Heady, I hope you’re ready for two more years,” Heady said. Winger -- who chided Heady for characterizing him as a “no sale candidate” -- is willing to sell but wants a “fair price for assets sold” and wants city taxpayers “rewarded for their investment.” Candidates agreed that the city’s employee benefits and pensions are not sustainable in the long run despite a desire to keep qualified em-

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Candidates made self-introductions and fielded rounds of questions from Hill, the audience and each other. The evening’s biggest issue was the electric plant sale. City budgetary challenges also were discussed. Saying she is “the hardest working person on council,” Carroll noted during the past year she has represented “families and businesses. They are struggling right now.” Daige said, “I’ll vote to sell to FPL if it’s a fair price and it does not adversely impact residents. But there’s no data at this time to support a sale.” Heady believes FPL will make a fair offer to the city which he claims will result in a sale and putting a “$20 million shot (profit after util-

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The Indian River Tea Party-sponsored forum for Vero Beach City Council candidates produced some sparks and some agreement regarding a sale of the city’s electric plant. The Nov. 8 municipal election pits council incumbents Brian Heady and Tracy Carroll against challengers Dick Winger, a business executive and city financial commission member and former city councilman and contractor Ken Daige. Winger and Daige have stated they are not against selling the utilities, but want to see more facts presented and fully assessed before deciding whether to sell the city’s water and sewer plant to the coun-

ty and the electric plant to Florida Power & Light. Heady and Carroll were previously elected largely on their pro-sale stance. With strong, opposing opinions being expressed regarding the proposed power plant sale, the forum presented the distinct possibility of becoming a rancorous exchange among candidates. But by evening’s end, forum moderator and Indian River Tea Party organizer Toby Hill admitted participants had behaved well. Candidates thus far have been perceived and characterized as either for the sale of the electric utility (Heady and Carroll) or against it (Daige and Winger). Yet all said they would sell if the price was right and benefitted residents.

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ployees and a high level of services to residents. “To keep quality employees you need a half-decent benefit package, but you have to watch every nickel,” Daige said. Heady, Winger and Carroll agreed that union contract provisions, banking sick and vacation time, pensions and overtime pay would need closer scrutiny and modification. Carroll noted that Daige had lost

two previous elections and then asked him how he could “convince voters you’re not part of the status quo” councils of the past which voters overwhelming rejected in the last election. “A lot of this (perception) has been media driven,” Daige said. “I believe in what I was doing and I knew the information going out just wasn’t factual. But there’s information out there now and the residents need to pay attention and look at all the numbers. I never said not to sell to FPL. I just want to make sure it’s a good deal.”

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City Council candidates Tracy Carroll, Ken Daige, Brian Heady and Richard Winger at the Tea Party forum.

Art Club informs Museum it may develop Riverside Park property BY IAN LOVE VERO BEACH NEWSWEEKLY

After more than a month of negotiations between the Vero Beach Art Club and the Vero Beach Museum of Art, it appears the talks are at a standstill.

In fact, sources say by unanimous vote the Art Club board of directors instructed attorney Keith McCormack to send a letter to the Museum’s leadership saying they intend to explore their right to build a new home

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removed from the lease and to strike from the agreement the city’s right to review rates charged by the Museum to the public. The original agreement provides the Art Club has the right to occupy oﬃce space in the Museum’s administrative area as well as the use of a community gallery and representation on the Museum’s board of directors and its numerous committees. According to several sources associated with the Art Club, their organization believes its rights under a 1985 agreement with the Museum have been “eroded.” Museum Executive Director Lucinda Gedeon says the Museum is simply seeking to update the agreement. In a letter sent to Art Club members in late August, Gedeon explained that she thinks it is time for a new relationship between the Museum and the Art Club.

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on land jointly leased by the two organizations. Approximately 2 acres of the 7.2 acres of the jointly leased site remain undeveloped. Through its letter to the Museum, sent earlier this week, the Art Club is now claiming and reserving its rights to the remainder of the property. Representatives for the two organizations had been meeting during the past month in an eﬀort to resolve diﬀerences arising out of the Museum’s request to make changes in an existing agreement dating back to the mid 1980s. That agreement provides for the Art Club’s use of space within the Museum. The dispute became public in early August, soon after the City Council approved changes to the Riverside Park lease. Those changes allowed the Museum to proceed with a $4 million expansion. However, the Museum was thwarted in its attempt to have the Art Club

Gallery of Hope is sponsoring a photographic art exhibit entitled “Pink.” The show opens Oct. 4 and runs through the end of the month. Gallery director J. Scott Kelly put the show together as part of Breast Cancer Awareness month.

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What could have been an epic music festival that organizers hoped would become an annual happening in Indian River County, turned out to be a bust with vendors leaving before the event ended.

However, ask the ticket holders and mostly they point to the fact that there was no beer or alcohol allowed. They were also not happy with a $20 ticket price, topped with a $5 parking charge. Disappointed retail vendors left early on Saturday saying they were going to skip the hotel expense. Food vendors were spread out around the main field as far as the eye could see on the first two days, but when Sunday’s audience came in, it was all but empty. And it was not a complete bust. The performers were professionals and did not let the small crowds crimp their performances. Amanda Overmyer, a top 11 finalist in American Idol, blew the crowd away -- all 17 of them on Friday night. When Molly Hatchet lead singer, Phil McCormack said he “didn’t care about the ones that did not come,” he “only cared about the ones that showed up” and he was going to give them a great show and have fun. Although the event failed to draw the expected crowds, there were plenty of suggestions should promoters brave a second attempt. Allowing alcohol to be served was the top recommendation. But beyond that, many blamed a lack of promotion as the reason fans never showed up. There were some radio ads and some media exposure the week before, but it was far too little and when it did come it was far too late. For an event of its hoped-for size, it warranted local as well as statewide publicity well in advance. The promoter, Larry Burdgick, has done shows in Vero before. He is the producer of the Nautical Flea Markets that had been at the Fairgrounds before. Many voiced concern that Indian River County will be written off this kind of event in the future. The diehards who showed up hoped this would not be the last event of this kind, and if there is a next one it is better promoted.

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Quilted Giraffe sold to Fort Pierce restaurant owner

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — The Indian River Land Trust bought nine parcels of land totaling about 185 acres on the west side of the Indian River Lagoon for $1.69 million earlier this month. The property is located one-half mile north of the St. Lucie County line and across the river from The Moorings and Round Island Park in Vero Beach. It runs behind several private communities located on U.S. 1 including the Grove Isle and Garden Grove developments. The property transfer took place on Sept. 16 for land that had been foreclosed on in July by Asset Recovery XV LLC in Miami. Ken Grudens, executive director of Indian River Land Trust, said the new land acquisition is essential to protecting conservation lands along the Indian River Lagoon. “When we ﬁrst decided to focus on the lagoon, we took some maps and identiﬁed some of the key properties,” said Grudens. “We tried to look into which properties might be available for purchase and this one really stood out.” Grudens said that money for the purchase came from private donations and the Land Trust will continue to raise funds to pay for the long-term care of the property. According to Gruden, “As recently as July 5, 2011, this property, which was once valued at more than $10 million, was foreclosed on for a total of $15.3 million. Our donors’ dollars are going further than ever before and will have a lasting impact on the character of our county.” In the last two years, the Land Trust has purchased and protected six other parcels totaling about 355 acres along the Lagoon. With its recent purchase, the Land Trust now owns more than 450 acres with four miles of frontage on the Indian River Lagoon.

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Patrick Tomassi, owner of Napoli Pizza Restaurant in Lakewood Park in Fort Pierce has joined friend Joel Graff to purchase The Quilted Giraffe restaurant in Vero Beach. Alberto Luis, who established the popular restaurant on U.S. 1 just north of Oslo Road 13 years ago, wanted to reduce his work load. He will remain on in a working capacity, said Graff. Luis said he is staying on with the new owners as an advisor and banquet planner. “I want them to be as successful as I have been,” Luis said. “They will have the same menu, the same prices, the same chefs, and the same wait staff. Even my voice is on the answering machine when people call.” Tomassi said he had been looking for a second restaurant when he found The Quilted Giraffe. “Half the people who eat at my restaurant also eat at Quilted Giraffe,” Tomassi said. “Alberto came over and ate at my restaurant, he liked the food, and we started to negotiate.” The Quilted Giraffe has been closed for the summer and the new owners are sprucing up the interior in preparation for a Sept. 29 reopening. The Napoli restaurant will remain open as well.

Indian River County Hospital District maintains same tax rate as last year INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — The Indian River County Hospital District last week decided unanimously as part of the 2011-12 budget to keep the district’s tax rate at 93.86 cents per $1,000 of assessed value. The rate represents a 7.07 percent decrease from the rollback rate of $1.01 per $1,000 of assessed value. The rollback rate would bring in an amount of property tax revenue equal to last year. Trustees also unanimously adopted the proposed fiscal 2011-12 revenues of $13,972,972 that call for $12,459,485 to be raised through taxes, with the rest brought forward from a net cash balance in 2010-11. Programs to fund mental and physical health care programs in the county account for $12,619,536 of the Hospital District’s annual expense budget. The Indian River Medical Center, the Mental Health Association, the Visiting Nurse Association, the county’s Public Health Unit and Treasure Coast Community Health are funded in part through the Hospital District. Indigent care for patients at the Indian River Medical Center is usually the Hospital District’s largest expense, accounting for almost half of the budget. In 2010-11, it was expected to cost almost $7.4 million, but projections for year-end put that number at $6.5 million. In the 2011-12 fiscal plans, the Hospital District has budgeted $6.825 million for indigent care services at the Indian River Medical Center.

Former art dealer from Vero Beach headed to California to face fraud charges VERO BEACH — Vero Beach resident and former art dealer Matthew Taylor appeared in federal court in Fort Pierce last week to acknowledge he was the man identified in a seven-count indictment accusing him of a multimillion-dollar art fraud scheme. U.S. Magistrate Frank Lynch ordered Taylor’s removal to federal authorities in Los Angeles and the U.S. Central District Court of California for further proceedings including his detention hearing. Lynch ordered Taylor, 43, to remain in U.S. Marshal’s Service custody during his transfer due to his “risk of flight.” Taylor was arrested Sept. 15 on Ocean Drive near the Rio Mar Sands condominiums in Vero Beach after authorities alleged he doctored paintings by unknown artists and sold them as works by renowned masters such as Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh. According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles, one California collector paid $2 million for the fraudulent paintings. Taylor’s Los Angeles defense attorney, Harland Braun said one of the key accusations can be explained. Braun said Taylor was upfront about the paintings’ authenticity and professed only that they were copies made at the time the original artists lived. During a 16-year period, businessman Fred Leeds purchased more than 80 paintings from Taylor, for prices averaging $13,800 — far below what they would have been worth if they had been painted by the original artists, Braun said. The federal indictment alleging wire fraud, possession and interstate transportation of stolen property also accuses Taylor of stealing multiple paintings in California, one of which, “Seascape at Twilight,” by Granville Redmond, is said to have been sold for $85,000 at a Santa Monica art show and in turn sold for $236,000 If convicted on all charges, Taylor could face up to 100 years in federal prison, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles.

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INDIAN RIVER SHORES — The Indian River Shores Town Council unanimously adopted last week a final property tax rate of $1.47 per $1,000 of assessed value. This millage rate was 2.14 percent higher than the current rollback rate of $1.42 per $1,000 of assessed value. The rollback rate is the millage rate the town would need to adopt in order to receive the same tax revenue as last year. For a $200,000 home with a $50,000 homestead exemption, property taxes would be $220.50. Money generated from the tax rate contributes to a general fund budget of $4.67 million, an increase of $309,644 over the 2010-2011 approved budget of $4.36 million. Also included in the new budget are a road and offsite drainage fund of $74,443 and a planning, zoning and building fund of $232,134. Mayor Thomas Cadden, Vice Mayor Gerard Weick and Councilman Richard Haverland voted in favor of the two resolutions, with Councilwoman Fran Atchison participating by telephone but not allowed to vote. Councilman Michael Ochsner was not present at the meeting. In the general fund highlights document presented at the public hearing, Town Manager Richard Jefferson noted that the new fiscal year budget anticipates enough revenues being generated from ad valorem taxes, as well as other sources, to adequately cover anticipated expenses without using any reserved funding.

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Smithsonian scientists hopeful they can date Vero fossil VERO BEACH — Three scientists from the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. were in Vero Beach on Friday to retrieve DNA from a

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INDIAN RIVER SHORES — Indian River Shores’ Town Council last week put the city of Vero Beach on notice it will not renew its existing water and sewer franchises when they expire Nov. 6, 2016. However, the Town Council also said a new agreement with the city for water and sewer services could still be reached. The Indian River Shores Council voted 3-0 in favor of Mayor Thomas Cadden telling Vero Beach officials his town was exercising its rights to not to renew the existing contract. Indian River Shores must give Vero Beach five years notice if it has made such a determination. “The Town Council wants to make it clear that this notice is given to comply with the terms of the existing franchises,” Cadden said in his letter. “We look forward to continuing discussions to determine whether new long-term water and sewer agreements can be reached.” Negotiations with Vero Beach have been ongoing, and City Manager Jim O’Connor has given Indian River Shores officials two options if the town would sign new franchise agreements. Indian River Shores has also received a proposal from the county to make Indian River Shores part of the county’s water and sewer system. Cadden said his letter is intended to fulfill Indian River Shores’ obligation for notification under the terms of the existing franchise agreements.

fossilized bone believed to contain one of the ﬁrst artistic renderings in the Western hemisphere. Scientists Rob Fleischer, Courtney Hofman and Thomas Jorstad arrived thinking it would be diﬃcult to trace the age of the ancient artifact. However, after looking at the bone, believed to be 13,000 years old, they were more encouraged. “We came down here thinking that it’s not likely, but possible,” said Fleischer. “But we’re leaving thinking that it’s probably a little more likely.” Hofman and Fleischer used a drill to remove a sliver of the bone discovered by Vero Beach resident James Kennedy CONTINUES ON PAGE 8

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A separate appeal at the Florida Supreme Court has also been filed on the basis the court didn’t sufficiently consider the ineffective counsel argument for Reaves’ previous appeal. Hennis said he expects a decision toward the end of the year. Reaves is being held in a correctional facility in Union County.

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VERO BEACH -- Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers Sports Columnist Ray McNulty is reporting that the City of Vero Beach did not make the cut to host the 2012 Fed Cup tennis match between the U.S. and Belarus. McNulty said in his blog Monday that local organizer Randy Walker said he had been informed over the weekend that the “United States Tennis Association no longer is considering Vero Beach’s bid to host the first-round Group II event, scheduled for Feb. 4-5.” McNulty further says, “Though no specific reason was given for eliminating Vero Beach’s bid from further consideration, Walker said he needs to put together a more lucrative financial guarantee for the USTA and find a facility with at least some permanent seating. The first-round bid called for the USTA to install a temporary, 4,000-seat stadium on a practice field at the (Vero Beach Sports Village).” However, Walker told McNulty that USTA officials do encourage him to consider putting in a bid for a possible second round match against Slovenia in mid-April should that become a possibility. “If there’s a U.S.-Slovenia match, we’re going to take a shot at it,” McNulty quotes Walker. “This was our first attempt and it really galvanized a lot of people in the community. Everyone has been very supportive of our efforts. So even though we didn’t get this one, we’ll bid again. We’re not stopping. We’re continuing.”

VERO BEACH — A section of State Road 60 was dedicated last week to the memory of Indian River County Sheriff ’s Corporal Richard Raczkoski on the 25th anniversary of his murder. Raczkoski is the only law enforcement officer ever killed in the line of duty in Indian River County. Legislation passed a year ago inTallahassee designated the portion of S.R. 60 between 43rd Avenue and Interstate 95 as the “Richard Raczkoski Memorial Highway.” His brother Marc Raczkoski was there to help unveil the new highway sign. “My brother Richard loved being a deputy. He specifically focused on being a servant for the people of this community,” Marc Raczkoski said. The 29-year-old Raczkoski was on duty for the Indian River County Sheriff ’s Office at 3 a.m., Sept. 23, 1986, when he crossed paths with William Reaves of Gifford, who had recently been released from prison. Authorities believe Reaves was trying to call a taxi from the pay phone at a closed convenience store at 82nd Avenue and S.R. 60, but dialed 911 by mistake. Raczkoski responded and was speaking to Reaves when a gun dropped out of the convict’s pants. The two struggled for the gun before Raczkoski was left bleeding from multiple wounds.

Death row inmate charged in Raczkoski murder gets new trial INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — A federal court judge last month granted a new trial for the man who has been on death row for 24 years for killing Indian River County Sheriff ’s Deputy Richard Raczkoski in 1986. William Reaves, 62, was convicted of first-degree murder in the shooting of Raczkoski. On Aug. 12, a U.S. District Court judge in West Palm Beach granted a new trial, said William Hennis III, litigation director for the Office of Capital Collateral in Fort Lauderdale, which filed the appeal. The state is expected to contest the judge’s decision in federal court in Atlanta, Hennis said. The appeal is based on the argument that defense attorneys did not make a presentation about Reaves’ post-traumatic stress disorder from his military service in Vietnam. Reaves’ attorneys at the time also did not present a defense for involuntary intoxication, according to the appeal document. Reaves told a psychologist he was high on cocaine the day of the shooting. A couple of psychologists and medical experts said Reaves’ addiction meant he would not have been able to form the intent to kill the deputy. Assistant State Attorney Chris Taylor said the Attorney General’s Office will handle the response to the federal judge’s decision and attorneys at his office may be contacted to assist with the case. Officials at the Attorney General Office could not be reached for comment.

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Chamber of Commerce sets fundraising goal for Private Industry Partnership INDIAN RIVER COUNTY -- The Indian River County Chamber of Commerce wants to more than double the money it raises from the private sector to help promote business development in Indian River County. Jay Hart, co-chairman of the newly named Private Industry Partnership, a sub-committee of the chamber’s Economic Development Division, announced the new 2012 campaign at the Industry Appreciation Award Luncheon last week. (See page 22 for story on award winners). The chamber is seeking to increase the contribution from private business from $30,000 to $100,000 to help in its eﬀorts to not only attract new businesses, help existing businesses expand. The chamber has received annually in the past $100,000 from the county to promote business, but Hart noted that in these challenging economic times there is no guarantee that funding will continue. “If the county can leave its $100,000 in tact and we can reach our goal, then the Chamber of Commerce will have $200,000 to initiate eﬀorts to attract new businesses to this area and to retain and grow the businesses that are here,” Hart said. “Frankly, it is all about jobs. Nationally, the focus is on job creation. Indian River County is tied with St. Lucie County for the third highest unemployment rates in the state of Florida and Florida has one of the highest unemployment rates in the country. “If we can get businesses here to expand and hopefully hire more people and we can attract some new businesses here to create some new jobs, it will be a very positive thing for our community.”

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When the Indian River School board approved a $12.6 million budget reduction plan for the 2010-2011 school year last April, 114 positions were eliminated. It was also the advent of “pay to play” sports at Vero Beach High School. Student-athletes must pay a one-time $65 fee to help cover the shortfall left by the school board’s budget cuts. “We’re in the second year of doing (pay to play), so we’re probably more used to it this year than we were last year,” said Vero Beach Athletic Director Tim Tharp. “Up until this point in time, we haven’t had to deny anybody the opportunity to play because they haven’t been able to aﬀord the fee.” On a national level, pay to play is a growing trend for school district sports programs. As far back as 2004, a survey by USA TODAY found 34 states had at least some school districts that were charging students to play sports. “The reality is, that the $65 fee is replacing monies that were taken from our budget,” Tharp said. “For what we provide student athletes—the opportunity to participate and everything that goes along with it—$65 one time per year is about as fair as you can get. Once everyone knows that is the system that is in place, and they have a year to plan for it, I think it helps.” Vero Beach High School football coach Lenny Jankowski and his football team are very much in the center of the pay to play system. Football, by far, has to fund more players than any other sport. “There’s never anybody who bats an eye about paying a fee to sign up for an activity in the recreation leagues,” Jankowski said. “There’s always a fee attached to recreation sports, but for some reason, we get to high school and we think it’s free from here on out. We do a lot for your athletes in Vero from pre-game meals, to great equipment. I

Lamscha, in contrast, may not have to deal with a school board’s budgetary decisions, but he still has to run an athletic program on strict budget. “I’m fortunate enough to have a budget which accommodates us for what we need to do, but sometimes you have to make tough choices,” Lamscha said. “Last year the boys and girls needed new soccer uniforms, and but I could only afford one set. So, I got STAFF PHOTO uniforms for girls’ soccer last year, and The Vero Beach football program is aided by a very active and involved booster club. this season I’ll get them for the boys.” Because St. Edward’s is a private don’t think there’s anyone we’re asking Tharp said. “That’s something we don’t school, the students must pay to play too much of.” take lightly, and something we’re very through their tuition. Helping fill in some of the budgetary appreciative of in the community.” “We limit ourselves to what is in holes for the Tharp and Jankowski are “The football program is support- our budget, and our coaches are good the Fighting Indian Football Boosters, ing all of the other athletic programs,” about prioritizing needs,” Lamscha a non-profit organization whose sole Morby added. “I don’t know if eve- added. “You don’t spend money you purpose is to provide financial help to rybody is aware of all the money that don’t have.” the football program. From providing is generated on a Friday night at the pre-game meals for the players, to pay- concession stand. The athletic departing to have games recorded onto video, ment, the state, and the visiting team the boosters have played an increasing all split the gate evenly.” role in helping Vero Beach High School The boosters came under fire recentkeep the integrity of its storied 85-year- ly for collecting $5 for parking at the old football program in tact. games, which is common at stadiums “We’re basically their private fund- in Brevard and St. Lucie counties. raising organization,” said Fighting In“The people come to the games to dian Football Booster President Dave support the high school football proMorby. “What I’ve seen over the past gram, so why wouldn’t they continue !XQL yH qMPX few years is the need to raise more dol- to show their support by paying $5 for aUXN s\PTQTXI lars—about 50 percent more over the parking spaces?” Morby said. “We’re jXXY pH kMIH Á past two years. Every penny we make only tapping into about one-third of goes right back into the football pro- the spaces available.” L 8A,;) E=A,;) JDG( J(/H9! +K*(; gram.” Jankowski is thankful for the support L IF'JDG( &DGB/FKDF; /F* The expanded efforts of these boost- the community shows for its athletic 4>/F;BD>9/9KDF ers helps counter 50 percent cuts in programs year after year, and as forL EK5('KF 6(>5K-( +5/KH/.H( the athletic department’s budget in mer athletic director at Walton High L =!1;K-/H) ?--7B/9KDF/H /F* 2009-2010 and again in 2010-2011. School, he knows the costs associated 6B((-! 4!(>/B1 Such cuts would devastate schools with high school athletics. L E/7F*>1) C(/H =>(B/>/9KDF) ">>/F*; with lesser sports programs, but Vero “My particular sport is the most exBeach High School Football has nine pensive sport, so we are really lucky we L C(*K-/9KDF C/F/$(G(F9 home games this year which consist- get the kind of support we do,” Jankowsently draws in the neighborhood of ki said. “Our kids get every mouthpiece, 5,000 fans. shoulder pad strap, and every knee pad “We’re very fortunate—it’s no secret from the school—all of their equipment 0%'JD7> +5/KH/.KHK91 that our football season ticket holders is included. But not every school is in **9~/%!~//(9 generate a tremendous amount of in- the situation we are in.” 333@FB*F@-DG come to help support our programs,” St. Edward’s athletic director Jeff

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Storm Grove Middle School students in a human heart formation wave to pilot Ken Mischler flying overhead.

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The scene from the air of the Storm Grove human heart.

If the students at Storm Grove Middle School represent the future of America, one day we may indeed have world peace. On September 21, known in some corners as the International Day of Peace, students planned a clever photo opportunity that involved most all of the school. Along the way they raised money for a local soup kitchen and learned there was a mathematical formula related to tie-dyed T-shirts. At Storm Grove, peace and taking care of your neighbors is an everyday state of mind. On the school’s front doors, signs are posted that read, “No Bullying Zone.” A student-run green team handles the recycling efforts. And throughout the year, students work with the Samaritan Center helping to feed the homeless. The school, which opened in 2009, intended its progressive environment to inspire great ideas. As a creative approach to teaching social studies, Cindy Emerson suggested to her eighth grade gifted students last year that they organize their own peace day celebration. “Peace is when the world comes together and they’re not in war; they’re in a humane state,” says Mason Wonka, 13, an eighth-grader at Storm Grove who co-directed with Tommy Doane the school’s second annual International Peace Day celebration. This year, eighth grade gifted social studies students and advanced math students coordinated an aerial photo of a heart made up of hundreds of students, staff and volunteers. The photo was taken by a plane piloted by Ken Mishler, whose daughter, Allie, participated in the inaugural peace day celebration at Storm Grove last year. “We let the kids take the lead,” says Emerson, explaining that the students started a blog on the school’s website to communicate. “We wanted them to realize that… they have the power make a difference in the world.” In her class, students learned about

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Eighth grade gifted social studies student, Elisia Sanchez, with her classmates, helped organize the Samaritan Center Soup Kitchen project.

Jeremy Gilley, whose documentary, “Peace One Day,” prompted a 2001 United Nations resolution to call for a global ceasefire on September 21. In Fran Walker’s math class, students calculated how much space would be required by each individual to comprise the heart, its perimeter and scale. Then, they staked an outline of the heart with string in a field on school grounds. “We also made tie dyed shirts in math,” says Nicole Smith, 13, who, with Cassie Nicolace, also 13, handled marketing the event. “We learned about concentric circles and Fibonacci spirals.” (A series of whole numbers in which each number is the sum of the two preceding numbers. Beginning with 0 and 1, the sequence of Fibonacci numbers would be 0,1,1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, etc.)

shape and a plane hovered in the sky. Everyone raised their hands, most extending two fingers in a universal sign. For several minutes, a surge of emotion ignited the crowd. They cheered for each other, for the soldiers

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Storm Grove Middle School eighth grade gifted social studies students helped organize International Day of Peace. (L-R) Cassie Nicolace, marketing; Mason Wonka, co-director; Nicole Smith, marketing; and Breana Broxton, face painting.

Storm Grove Middle School eighth grade gifted social studies teacher, Cindy Emerson (left), and advanced math teacher, Fran Walker, focused the peace activities on their academic curricula.

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The dynamic duo bombarded the press with persuasive emails about the merits of covering the event. With five or six media organizations present, the marketing campaign was certainly effective. On the day of the event, students who opted-out of the school’s customary dress code to wear a tie-dyed shirt had to pay a dollar. That money was collected by Elisia Sanchez, 13, to donate to the soup kitchen at the Samaritan Center. “We’re going to be working there this weekend or next,” she says. Breana Broxton, 13, and Aurora Arrington, 13, helped organize the face painting initiative. Michael Garcia, 13, videotaped the event. As John Lennon’s voice sang out over the P.A. system, the human heart took

around the world, and for the leaders of nations everywhere to stop the violence. “The goal is to promote peace, love and happiness,” says Nicolace. “Next year, we’re going to make a giant smiley face.”

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High utility rates not city’s only challenge With the City Council elections just six weeks away, the choices are clear, that is if one’s sole interest is in seeing the city divest itself of both its electric and water and sewer utilities. If, however, one casts an eye toward the decisions that must be made about how to restructure and fund a city government no longer subsidized by the sale of overpriced electricity, then the choices in this election are not so obvious. At least the choices are not so obvious to us. Both incumbents, Tracy Carroll and Brian Heady, are determined to lead the city out of the utility businesses it is increasingly challenged to manage eﬀectively. Though hardly kissing cousins, Carroll and Heady are of one mind on the sale of the city’s electric system to FPL, and seem inclined to support the sale of its water and sewer system to Indian River County. The two challengers, former city councilman turned civic activist, Ken Daige, and Richard Winger, vice chairman of the city’s Finance Committee, both have made it clear they think the city is capable of continuing to operate its water and sewer system, even if it should loose its existing customers in Indian River Shores and the south island.

Daige and Winger are also both unimpressed with FPL’s initial offer of $100 million for the city’s electric system. They give more credence to the value of nearly $200 million placed on the system by GAI, a consulting firm hired by the city. Though we find the case for selling both the city’s utilities persuasive, we are also mindful of how important it is that decisions such as these be made through what is often a long and sometimes frustrating process of open discussion and debate. There is the story of a corporation about to embark on a major initiative. After each member of the board expressed unqualified support for the company’s new enterprise, the chairman said, “Well, ladies and gentlemen, since we are all in agreement, I suggest we put this decision off until we understand it better.” The chairman’s concern, of course, is that if everyone is in agreement, then something significant, perhaps even crucial, is likely being overlooked. We think this lesson applies to the current debates taking place about the rightful role of local government and about how to fairly and effectively fund that government. As candidate forums are held

throughout the city over the coming weeks, we would oﬀer that the fact that intelligent persons of goodwill see these issues diﬀerently should be reason enough for everyone to bring a measure of humility to the table. Even if the long-running public debate about the what to do with the city’s utilities has progressed to the point where the real question is not if, but when and how the city will divest itself of these businesses, the HOW is still a large, and vitally important question to be resolved. If elected, Richard Winger and Ken Daige would likely join Mayor Jay Kramer in making a case that the city needs to proceed cautiously, slowly and deliberately in its negotiations with FPL. For the sake of having a balanced discussion, perhaps the mayor could use at least one colleague in his corner. If the city sells either or both of its utilities, it will have other pressing issues to be resolved, such as how to fund city government absent the millions of dollars in transfers it currently receives from the enterprise fund. How to fund and restructure city government are questions best resolved by cool, clear, open minds, minds less interested in persuading

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than in learning, less intent on scoring debating points than in moving beyond the known in pursuit of creative solutions. We look forward to the day when the meetings of our city government are conducted in an atmosphere of respectfulness, when the approval of an agenda doesn’t take up such a large percentage of the meeting. We are eager for a time when two council members sitting next to each other don’t act so contentiously toward one another that any elementary grade teacher would be inclined to move them to opposite sides of the room. We hope for a day when a pubic servant such a Mayor Kramer isn’t accused of having been “lobotomized,” simply because he holds a diﬀering or even a minority view. With six weeks of campaigning to go until the November 8 city council elections, we are stopping short of casting our lot with any of the four candidates. We would like to hear more from each of them about how they envision helping the city resolve the issues that will surely follow any sale of its utilities. After all, as troubling as they may be, high electric rates are not the only issues facing Vero Beach.

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BY REVEREND SCOTT ALEXANDER

As I witness the growing divide in this country between rich and poor, I am trying to decide whether my grandchildren will have the opportunity promised us as Americans to aspire upward or will they be sucked down into the ever widening sinkhole of poverty. That argument wasn’t helped by the news this past week that almost 15 percent of Indian River County residents are living below the poverty line, an increase of nearly 50 percent in the past three years. True, the entire nation (if not the world) has experienced economic deprivation and recession since 2008, but with our community among the richest in the state, you have to wonder why that 15 percent number exists here at all. If it ever came down to “class warfare,” the current mantra in Washington, it won’t start because they raised taxes on the wealthy, it will start because people are going hungry. On a national scale, there’s plenty of blame to go around for the mess we are in – two successive administrations spending money we don’t have, giving tax cuts we can’t aﬀord and ﬁghting wars we don’t need, to name

a few reasons. The general economic woes have only exacerbated our chronic local problem of unemployment and seasonal, low paying jobs. So, with the local and national pov- MILT THOMAS erty rates at record levels, what is our responsibility as a society to the least fortunate among us? If we look at our history, the path from poverty to success was relatively clear. If you work hard and save, you too will realize the American dream. The problem here in Indian River County is that many of those 15 percent living in poverty are doing just that – working hard, often with more than one job. And the typical homeless in Indian River County are not winos and junkies, but they are families, many of whom have jobs but do not earn enough to aﬀord housing. Even more troubling is the fact that the 15 percent number is growing. In the past year, we have witnessed popular uprisings against governments in the Middle East and Europe.

The so-called Arab Spring is labeled as a ﬁght for democracy, but it isn’t. It is a ﬁght for economic opportunity. The revolutionaries say they want to be “free” and have “democracy,” but those are merely code words for “jobs” and “careers.” The similar riots we have seen in Greece and even London were not a European Spring for democracy. They already have democracy. They were rioting for economic opportunity. The question now is will we see an American Spring? It doesn’t help that our state government, in an attempt to cut spending, has taken aim at the programs that most help those 15 percent of Indian River County residents living in poverty. Tallahassee’s refusal to take federal funds that create jobs or help the poor, shows pompous disregard for the needs of people who are least to blame for Washington’s failings. So much for compassionate conservativism. And the argument that the rich should not be taxed because they are the “job creators” does not apply in our county, where two-thirds of personal income is earned from mailboxes (dividends, social security and

high paying jobs in other states). The only jobs created by that income are the same low paying, seasonal jobs we dealt with even when the general economy was good. So why not take the money oﬀered to us by Washington? Use it to solve state problems like creating jobs (even government jobs pay more than cutting lawns). Use it to improve our education system, which will in itself bring more quality jobs to Florida. And use it to help fund health care, where millions of Florida citizens have no health insurance. Bragging about all the money we rejected from Washington may score points in political circles, but it is little consolation to our neighbors in Indian River County who must decide whether to pay the electric bill or buy groceries. If you want to create class warfare, this is a good way to start it. Milt Thomas is a Vero Beach resident and an experienced freelance writer/ author with a 20-year background in the music industry. He currently writes biographies, blogs, lectures, travels extensively and is an active member of the National Press Club.

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or the actions of others...we each suffer, if you will, our own little “holocausts” of the heart. But if we hold on to our “victim” status, nursing our feelings of being brutalized, then, by God, we will miss the glorious/saving fact that this day has other things to give us. And so it always is. Despite life’s hardships, betrayals, sorrows and pains, each day is a new day, ripe with beauty, possibilities, and purpose to be discovered. So today, let go of those old wounds you are carrying... for ‘This day has other things for you.’ Rev. Scott W. Alexander is the minister of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Vero Beach, and has been a minister, author, and educator for almost 40 years. He is an avid cyclist and outdoor enthusiast who loves living in Vero Beach.

in the concentration camp. When Patrick innocently asked her about it, the woman gently replied that the number represented her past identity as a victim, but had nothing to do with her identity now. This woman was a true survivor, who had moved beyond being victimized, and was able to afﬁrm that life held other things to give her than past sorrow. Few of us, of course, have had to endure anything like the horrors of a concentration camp. Most of us can only imagine the depth of pain and hurt this woman felt. And yet each of us would be wise to reﬂect upon the wise spiritual decision she made as a survivor. Life eventually comes with pain and hurt for all of us. Each of us, sooner or later, feels unfairly victimized by life’s random circumstances

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A colleague and friend of mine, the Rev. Patrick O’Neil, tells of a formative experience he had as a child. It seems that walking home from school one day, he was beaten up and bullied about by some older boys, and left lying in the snow. A neighbor woman with a foreign accent took him into her home, gave him some hot cocoa, and said, “You are angry at those boys. It is natural for you to feel that way given what happened, but now let it go. “This day has other things for you.” Patrick later learned, quite by accident, that the woman and her husband were both survivors of a concentration camp in Europe. And recently he reﬂected, “Imagine hearing that from a death camp survivor.

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Pointe West Bridal show an elegant success BY CHRISTINA TASCON FOR VERO BEACH NEWSWEEKLY

Brides, mothers, grooms and friends gathered in Pointe West’s beautiful Golf Club dining room last Sunday to begin planning their upcoming weddings. Over 20 vendors were able to help new brides and grooms envision the look, feel and even taste of their dream wedding. From photographers, bakers and dress designers to the venue itself, the future couples were treated to a mock reception and a fashion show that many said was PHOTOS BY CHRISTINA TASCON very helpful to them. Jennifer Nelson and Dale Brandt test the appetizers and Kristi Bryan and David Alburi experience their first A glowing bride-to-be, Kristi Bryan, brought her future husband, David champagne wedding fair before they marry in March, 2012 Alburi, to the event, saying they had never done anything like this before. They had already booked the Riverside Gazebos for the wedding which will be held in March, and will hold the reception at the Heritage Center. Now they were weighing their options on all the other details by seeing what was available. Both said the many choices were beneficial since they had not yet decided on the rest of the wedding plans. Director of Marketing, Karen Mechling, said approximately 80 guests had signed up for the three hour event. Pointe West’s Food & Director of Marketing Karen Mechling with Brittany Faulk Sandra Durbin, (owner Sandra’s Cakes) and her assistant Beverage Manager, Jessica Gardner, Sarah Hallee and Food & Bevereage Manager Jessica Gardner said half way through the event they had booked two couples to come back and talk about having their wedding at The Club at Pointe West. Gardner was pleased and said she considered that a successful outcome to the afternoon. She had expectations of an even greater return after the guests had an opportunity to sample the Club’s incredible menu at the “pretend” reception. Guests were given a card to have signed by each vendor and after turning in their full card, they had the opMark’s at the Pointe’s Justin Barnett, Stacey and Mark Mother Adria Espich with daughter Arita Briggs speaks portunity to win a variety of prizes Rodolico and Brett McCullers with Mike Greelich of Weddings by Rachel

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Stuart Woods makes it sound really easy to become a best-selling author. Write for an hour, eat lunch and eventually send a draft of to your publisher. It is a recipe that has worked quite well for Woods, who has published 47 novels with more than half of them appearing on the New York Times best-seller list. Of course, having a good story to tell doesn’t hurt either. Woods, author of both the Barrington Stone and Holly Barker suspense novels, was welcomed by a standing-room-only crowd last week at the Vero Beach Book Center. His new Barrington Stone book, “Son of Stone,” continues the highoctane adventures of the character many of his readers suspect is based on Woods’ own life. Like Stone Barrington, Woods, 73, is a pilot, has a love for sailing – in fact, one of his two nonfiction books tracks his transatlantic sailing trip from Ireland – both men drink Knob Creek Bourbon, and they are prodigiously suave. Unlike Barrington, Woods is not a confirmed bachelor. Married to his third wife, this time a blonde who was crowned Miss Indiana in 1977 and was first runner-up to Miss America 1978, Woods may know a thing or two about the bedroom antics he so graphically depicts on paper. “I created a life for Stone that involves quite a lot of sex,” says Woods with a chuckle. “But, you must not confuse the two of us.” Woods was a local resident for seven years, which inspired at least four novels, featuring Holly Barker. He returned to Key West because “Orchid Island is mostly retired

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Stuart Woods at his book signing at the Vero Beach Book Center. CEOs,” he says. “I wanted to be with other writers and painters.” His wife, Barbara Ellen Mougin, is a painter. They met at the Manhattan eatery, Elaine’s, also frequented by Stone Barrington. Audience members at the book signing were fervent in their curiosity which restaurant would replace Elaine’s, considering its recent closing. Woods was open to suggestions. A native of Georgia, Woods spent his early career in the advertising industry. It took him eight years to write his first book, “Chiefs,” which was published in 1981. Now, he writes as many as three books a year, finishing them about nine months before going to print. He writes stand alone books, and installments for four series. Novels 48, “D.C. Dead,” and 49, “Unnatural Acts” (the 22 nd and 23rd Stone Barrington adventures), are ready to be published. A couple of years ago, Woods

bought a Cessna Citation Mustang, the smallest jet made. “I don’t like commercial airlines,” he explains about his preferred mode of transportation on his book tours. He learned to fly upon returning to the U.S. from Ireland, during a stint working for Jimmy Carter’s presidential campaign in 1976. While some writers spend vast amounts of time outlining their plots and creating back stories for each character, Woods does virtually no preparation. “I write a chapter and something happens. Then I write another chapter,” he says. Actually, he only writes one chapter a day. And, his chapters are only five or six pages long. His plots are linear and his characters humorous, yet uncomplicated. But, somehow his yarns create heart palpitations amongst his legions of fans, catapulting him into a superstar status of storytellers.

“I have to take a Xanax when I read his books,” confided one fan while waiting for Woods to sign her copy of “Loitering with Intent,” his 16th Stone Barrington novel, published in 2009. While his first book was turned into a mini-series starring Charlton Heston, subsequent novels surprisingly have not been snatched up by Hollywood producers. Woods told his audience that he was recently approached by someone in network television, who suggested reducing his novels into 42 minute movies. “I made a rude suggestion to them and they went away,” says Woods. Simple, to the point, and full of confidence, just like Stone Barrington. “I’m in love with the guy, he just doesn’t know it yet,” said Virginia Tibbett, another avid reader of Woods.

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ies. Wine tasting at 14th Ave Gallery as well as food and refreshments at various locations. 5-8 pm, 772-562-5525. Oct 8: Oceanside Business Association’s Concert Series, Category 5 and the Storms, 6:30-9:30 pm, Ocean Drive in front of Humiston Park. “Pay it Forward Lindy Hop,” raffle prizes and vendors. Bring your own chair but no coolers please. www.VeroBeachOBA.com. Oct 8: Family Jamboree at the Indian River County Fairgrounds with games, shows, music, contests, food, crafts, vendors and so much more. Plus an over 55 Dance Contest by Cross Life Counseling International. 772-2570442. familyjamboreeirc.com. Oct 9: Italian American Civic Association Pasta Dinner and Bakery Sale, 3-6 pm, 1600 25th St., spaghetti & meatballs, desserts. $8 per person. 772-778-1522. Oct 9: Social justice film documentary at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 7 pm, corner of 27th Ave. & 16th St. “800 Mile Wall” documents the construction of the Mexican/ American border wall and the effects. 772-778-5880. Oct 12: Taste of Vero hosted by the Oceanside Business Association, pairing top restaurants with shops along Oceanside Shopping District for a strolling food sampling with music and entertainment, 5-8 pm, tickets $35 per pserson or $65 for two. 772-321-7952. Oct 12: Speaker Lee Corso, motivational speech by FSU alumni and coach as well as an ESPN analyst. 6:30 pm VIP Meet & Greet. 7 pm formal dinner. $175. Benefits the Substance Abuse Council. Reservations and information 772-770-4811.

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It is difficult to gain attention for a girls’ team at a school that boasts recent state championships or state runnerup trophies in cheerleading, soccer, and lacrosse. But third-year volleyball coach Sarah Eckert is quietly building another excellent girls’ sports program at Vero Beach High School. After posting 20-3 and 18-4 records her first two years as head coach, Eckert’s program is off to a perfect 13-0 start headed into back-to-back games against Treasure Coast and Melbourne Central Catholic this week. Returning all-area selections, junior outside hitter Brittany Wonka and junior libero Molly Higgins, along with senior middle blocker Lauren Fessler, give the Fighting Indians a balance of experience to go with their considerable young talent. “My two captains are juniors Brittany Wonka and Molly Higgins,” Eckert said. “They came into the program the year I started, and have been a pleasure to see grow.” All three sophomores on the team—outside hitter Alex Lilliquist, along with setters Sam Ring and and Sierra Forchheimer—have settled

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Coach Sarah Eckert brings in her team for a pre-game talk. into contributing roles this season along with junior middle blocker Sakkara Hart. “The players that have been developing for two or three years now, are really solid,” Eckert said. “That makes a big diﬀerence, and they are all so competitive. A lot of them have goals of going on to play college ball, and that internal drive is what fuels our team.” Eckert credits her players for playing club volleyball in the oﬀ-season,

where the rosters are 10 rather than 12. Smaller rosters in volleyball — as in all sports — make players play more positions and help build broader skill sets. “I feel that half the battle is motivating the girls for most programs, but I don’t have to do that,” Eckert said. “These girls are just motivated on their own, and are so disciplined that it makes my job easier. I can focus on teaching technique and honing their

skills, because I don’t have to constantly push them.” Rounding out their deep and talented roster are senior defensive specialists Kelly Moriarty and Kylee Kiesel, senior setter Allison Pearce, junior outside hitter Savannah Gillespie, and freshman middle blocker Tiffany Schramm. “Kelly Moriarty has been on varsity since her freshman year, and she is mentally one of the most steady players—ever,” Eckart said. “She goes into the game, does what she needs to do. She knows what she needs to work on in practice, and she just works and works at it.” With John Carroll, South Fork and John Carroll coming up on their backloaded schedule, Eckert knows the team’s biggest challenges lie ahead. With big goals, though, her team is in no danger of being complacent in the face of advanced competition. “We talked about goals before the season began, and we want that regional playoff game, we want that final game, we want state,” Eckert said. “We’re trying to be realistic about our expectations, but when our talent comes together, achieving our goals is absolutely a possibility.”

Vero Beach-Fort Pierce Central ready for classic battle BY MICHAEL BIELECKI FOR VERO BEACH NEWSWEEKLY

Two undefeated, state-ranked teams with proud traditions meet at the Citrus Bowl Friday night in what many expect to be the Treasure Coast’s high school football game of the year. Fort Pierce Central, ranked 9th in class 7A, comes to Vero Beach with a 3-0 record. Vero Beach High School, ranked 10th in class 8A, will defend its home turf against an opponent it has owned in the recent past.

To be sure, the Cobras and Fighting Indians have plenty of football history between them. Since dominating the rivalry in the 1970’s, Fort Piece Central has won just twice in the last 17 meetings with Vero Beach. In fact, the Fort Pierce Central’s last victory over Vero Beach was 37-27 at Lawnwood Stadium back in 1997. Vero Beach won the last matchup in 2005 by 19-18 on a 20-yard fumble return touchdown by George Harrington with 47 seconds left in the game.

With two first-year, offensiveminded coaches in Vero Beach coach Lenny Jankowski and Fort Pierce Central coach Josh Shaffer, Friday night’s game promises to be classic in this re-kindled rivalry. “Being from St. Lucie County, it is really neat to see Fort Pierce Central have it going again,” Jankowski said. One of the players who has it going for Fort Pierce Central is senior quarterback Marcus Sigmon, an all-area selection a year ago. Sigmon was Jankowski’s ball boy once upon

a time at John Carroll. Both Fort Pierce Central and Vero Beach are averaging around 40 points on oﬀense and are giving up just over 9 points per game on defense. The Cobras have 970 yards of total offense in three games (a 323-yard average) and the Fighting Indians have 1,451 yards in four games (a 383-yard average). Fort Pierce Central gets the bulk of its yards running the ball (604 yards) and Vero Beach has put up massive numbers throwing the ball (1,097 yards).

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Senior Lara Drondoski, coach Gerry Roy and senior Kyle Aldrich provide leadership for a young St. Edward’s crosscountry team. Invitational, have helped Roy form a quick, cohesive bond with his runners. “My two seniors provide a considerable amount of leadership to the team,” Roy said. “That is a considerable help to me, as I have a young team with a number of freshman and sophomores, with only a one junior. I suspect I’m going to start recruiting more and hopefully have them running over the summer before the season.” Johnny Peterson, the team’s lone junior, came in sixth with a time of 21:14 at the team’s recent meet

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against the Pine School. Key sophomores Josh Kane, Clay Deal, Mark Powers, and Wesley Campbell turned in times of 21:10, 24:53, 29:07, and 30:04 at the meet respectively—good for fifth, 12th, 14th and 15th overall. Freshman Cassidy Layton, who ran for the Pirates as an eighth-grader a year ago, turned in a season-best time of 27:40 against the Pine School— good for fourth at the meet. Fellow freshman Adline Juste, and sophmores Morgan Falkenhagen, Hannah Hughes, Chiara Villacorta, and Haley

Smith round out the girls’ roster. “I’m just trying to build team spirit and help everyone have fun,” Roy said. “My number one motivation is to make it an enjoyable experience—I try to vary the workouts. This morning, for example, we had a swimming workout. Next week, we’re going running on the beach. “Quite a few mornings we’ve gone for runs on the golf course at The Moorings. The surroundings are beautiful there. With a variety of workouts, the students don’t get bored.”

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Coaches often talk in clichés about building a program from the ground up, but in some cases, there’s just no other way to describe their objective. Take this summer, when new St. Edward’s cross-country coach Gerry Roy inherited a team of three runners. This was just two seasons removed from losing two-time Scripps Treasure Coast Runner of the year Grace Thomas to Vero Beach High School. The Pirates needed runners, and they needed leadership after failing to field a full team for the district meet in 2010. “It seemed like an easy job to fill because not too many people were interested in (cross-country) last year,” Roy said. “I was starting at the ground level. It wasn’t like I had an enthusiastic team and I lost a whole bunch of runners, it was the other way around.” Roy brought decades of running experience and expertise with him when he made the move here from Austin, Texas, a true runner’s town if there ever was one. In 2004, Roy ran a time of 40:30 in the Statesman Capitol 10K at the age of 60. He beat the next closest finisher in the 60-64 age group by 2:22, and beat the best time from the 55-59 age group division by three seconds. In all, Roy beat out 394 other male runners between the two age groups in that field of 5,374. After just two months at St. Edward’s, Roy has 16 runners lacing up their Nikes, Adidas, and Asics every day and putting in three or four miles of training before school starts. “They almost enjoy the workouts, even though we start at 6 a.m.,” Roy said. “They’re up at 5 a.m. to come here, so that says something, I think. I’m just trying to build team spirit and help everyone have fun—it seems to be working.” Seniors Kyle Aldrich, a National Merit Scholar semifinalist, and Lara Drondoski, who came in fourth and paced the girls team with a time of 25:38 at the John Carroll High School

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Who: No. 10 (8A) Vero Beach High School (4-0) vs. No. 9 (7A) Fort Pierce Central (3-0) Where: Billy Livings Field at the Citrus Bowl Time: 7:30 p.m. What they did last week: Vero Beach High School defeated West Boca High School 37-7. Fort Pierce Central was idle. What you should know: Vero Beach High School is averaging 37.5 points per game and allowing just 9.25. Fort Pierce Central is averaging 42 points per game, while allowing a stingy 9.33 on defense. The Fighting Indians rely on the strong arm of quarterback Nick Madden, who has thrown for 1,035 yards and 10 touchdowns with just one interception in four games. Playmaking receiver Charlie Miller has 537 yards receiving and 5 total touchdowns (4 receiving, 1 punt return). Cobras all-area quarterback Marcus Sigmon has thrown for 307 yards and 4 touchdowns with 1 interception in three games. Teammates Marcus Levy and Derrick WIlliams have combined for 407 yards and 6 touchdowns on 62 carries for Fort Pierce Central. Vero Beach High School has played middling competition so far this season, while Fort Pierce Central defeated state-ranked Palm Bay 17-14 on the road three weeks ago.

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Vero Beach Sports Calendar September 28 – Girls Golf vs Lincoln Park Academy, 3:30 p.m. at home – Volleyball vs Melbourne Central Catholic, 5:30 p.m. at home September 29 – Boys Golf vs Lincoln Park Academy, 3:30 p.m away – Swimming vs Titusville, 4:30 p.m. away September 30 – Football vs Fort Pierce Central, 7:30 p.m. at home October 4 – Bowling vs Fort Pierce Central, 3:30 p.m. at home – Girls Golf vs Jensen Beach, 3:30 p.m. at home – Volleyball vs Centennial, 5:00 p.m. at home – Swimming vs Martin County, 6:30 p.m. away

This week at St. Edward’s Who: St. Edward’s (0-2) vs. Calvary Christian Academy (0-4) Where: Ormond Beach Sports Complex Time: 7:00 p.m. What they did last week: St. Edwards was idle. Calvary Christian lost to St. John Lutheran 68-6. What you should know: St. Edward’s has been injury-plagued so far in 2011, losing starting quarterback Anderson Proctor to non-throwing shoulder surgery and most of its offensive line for varied amounts of time. Star running back Cortez Brown has 130 yards and 2 touchdowns in two games. The Pirates have allowed 27 points per game on defense, and scored just 6.5 per contest on offense. The good news for St. Edward’s is that Calvary Christian is one of the weakest FHSAA football programs in the state. The Lions have been outscored 220-72 in their four games.

St. Edward’s Sports Calendar September 28 – Boys Golf vs Lincoln Park Academy and John Carroll, 3:30 p.m. at PGA Golf Club September 29 – Cross Country vs Community Christian Academy, 4:00 p.m. at home – Girls Golf vs King’s Academy, 4:00 p.m. at Moorings Club September 30 – Boys Golf vs Community Christian Academy and John Carroll, 3:30 p.m. at Vero Beach Country Club – Football vs Calvary Christian, 7:00 p.m. at Ormond Beach Sports Complex October 3 – Volleyball vs Florida Air Academy, 5:30 p.m. at home October 4 – Boys Golf vs Treasure Coast High School, 3:30 p.m. at PGA Country Club – Girls Golf vs King’s Academy, 4:00 p.m. at Mayacoo Country Club

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When most people learn a new exercise that reaps immediate results, they are eager to share the news. So, when master kettlebell instructor Richard Lehman started teaching classes in Vero Beach, the phone started ringing off the hook. Kettlebells are “cast iron balls with a handle,” says Lehman, 43, a certified physical trainer and massage therapist who recently moved to Vero from New York. In 2010, his kettlebell classes at New York Sports Club and Nimble Fitness were voted one of the best in New York City. Although kettlebells have been around for years (you may have spotted one or two gathering dust in the corner of the gym), they are making a comeback thanks to a dedicated following of CrossFit athletes. Like CrossFit, kettlebells “develop muscles used in everyday life,” says Lehman, resulting in a stronger body better prepared to face the challenges of the world. In contrast to weight machines, which focus on a specific set of muscles moving back and forth on a single plane, kettlebell exercises use momentum to create a series of fluid, dance-like movements on multiple planes that condition and strengthen a wide range of anatomical components. Now, the Miami City Ballet has introduced kettlebells to their dancers to strengthen and lengthen muscles without adding bulk. In addition to being a great way to sculpt and tone, the cardio aspect of kettlebell exercise is surprisingly rigorous. According to the American Council on Exercise, kettlebells can burn up to 1,200 calories per hour. “The only sport that burns more calories is cross-country skiing uphill at a rapid pace,” says Lehman. Lehman, who has worked for the United States Tennis Association helping athletes recondition muscles at the U.S. Open, is now headed for graduate school to earn a doctorate degree at the St. Augustine College of Physical Therapy. His part time course schedule will allow him to continue to teach kettlebell classes in Vero. When Lehman discovered kettlebells five years ago, he didn’t believe the hype, he says. But within a month or two, he had shed ten pounds and alleviated his back ailments. “Twice a year, I would reach for the soap or

ing benefits in every exercise. For example, a squat using a dead weight or a weight machine is a simple up and down motion. Add a kettlebell, and now you’re swinging weight back through your legs and up over your head. The result: glutes, quads, back and abdominals get a great workout, as well as the shoulders in ways that can prevent rotator cuff injuries. “For every motion, there’s a counter motion,” explains Lehman. Kettlebells develop the muscles that control both. In other words, if you hit a tennis ball, for instance, the arm and shoulder muscles are engaged at a rapid pace of acceleration. That’s what most training prepares the body to do – engage with the greatest strength and speed. However, most training neglects to train the body how to decelerate those same muscles to prevent injury. So, after hitting the tennis ball, the arm ricochets backward at a top speed, jerking the shoulder out of its socket, while possibly tearing tendons and pulling muscles. Because kettlebell exercises work on several planes – up, down, around, in front, behind, to the side -- all in one exercise, muscles are constantly being trained to accelerate and decelerate. Moreover, “kettlebells have a displaced center of gravity,” says Lehman, “which makes the body work harder to prevent it from losing balance.” And exercises that train the body to maintain balance, says Lehman, help enable people who practice them to also keep their balance doing everyday activities. The obstacle to kettlebells’ widespread acceptance is that it requires three to five classes just to master proper form and technique. Another problem is that after one workout, it may feel like “you were run over by a Mack truck,” says Lehman. “This is just a rite of passage.” Lehman starts his novice pupils with lighter weights (as low as five pounds) and encourages a cross training regimen that prevents muscles from becoming too accustomed to any particular exercise. Currently, Lehman leads kettlebell training one-on-one and in group classes at various gyms around town, as well at private residences. He also offers a combination package of kettlebell training and Swedish massage. For more information about kettlebells, call Richard Lehman at (772)249-9056.

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r:=KDO== Chamber of Commerce honors top companies at awards ceremony Companies ranging from the 8-employee Culinary Capers to Florida Power & Light with 137 local workers were recognized last week at the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce Industry Appreciation Awards luncheon. Both of the businesses were selected in the Company of the Year category within their size classification. The Company of the Year award recognizes local businesses that stimulate the Indian River County economy, make contributions back to the community and provide quality year-round employment. “This awards event is an important part of the Chamber’s Business Retention program,” said Master of Ceremonies and Chairman of the Chamber’s Economic Development Division Bill Penney. “We show our appreciation to those businesses that have made a positive impact in our community during the past year, either through architectural enhancements or by way of community involvement and ecoSTAFF PHOTOS Small Company of the Year, less than 10 employees – Curt Lienemann, center, and the Culinary Capers Team nomic impact.” FP&L was recognized as Company of the Year for a firm with more than 100 employees. The company’s estimated annual economic impact on the Indian River economy from taxes and fees is $5.5 million, with over $50,000 in contributions made each year to local organizations. Culinary Capers won in the “micro” Company of the Year category for a business with less than 10 employees. A full-service catering company, its annual economic impact from payroll, local purchases and local contributions is over $225,000. Gould Cooksey Fennell was recognized as Company of the Year for the “less than 50 employee” category. Established in Vero Beach in 1955, they are the oldest continuously operating law firm in the county. The firm has 38 employees with an economic impact of over $1million annually – not including the value of their pro-bono work and volunteer hours. Springhill Suites was named 2011 mid-size Company of the Year. Opened in 2009, the hotel’s annual economic impact from taxes, payroll, local purchases and contributions total nearly $700,000. The company often sponsors or provides volunteers at a variety of loLarge Company of the Year, more than 100 employees – Florida Power & Light: Penny Chandler, Indian River cal events and frequently donates hotel stays as County Chamber, Amy Brunjes, and Ethel I Williams, FPL special prizes for fundraisers.

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Kmetz, Nuttall, Elwell, Graham was recognized as the Small Business of the Year. They are a locally-owned certified public accounting firm that’s been in business 34 years. With 15 employees, their annual economic impact is over $2.8 million. All employees are encouraged to volunteer on company as well as personal time and are recognized for such endeavors. The Latin Business of the Year was awarded to Panda Roof, a full-service roofing and remodeling company with 7 employees. Established in 2008, Panda Roof ’s annual sales have grown 10 percent the past three years. The company’s estimated annual economic impact is nearly $374,000 in payroll, local purchases, and contributions made to the community. The 2011 Small, Medium and Large Manufacturers of the Year were presented to Plant Foods, Inc., Girard Equipment, and Parker Hannifin, respectively. Plant Foods is a family-owned company that’s been operating for 60 years in West Gifford. They manufacture water soluble fertilizers and soil amendments for the agricultural, turf and ornamental markets. Plant Foods contributes $935,000 to our local economy in annual payroll Small Company of the year, less than 20 employees – Kmetz, Nuttall, Elwell, Graham: Scott Nuttall, Brian and local purchases made each year Girard Equipment is a third-generation fam- Elwell, Michael Kmetz ily business that moved to Indian River County from New Jersey in 2006. The company has grown from 12 to 27 employees with an annual economic impact in payroll and local purchases of over $1 million. Girard Equipment manufactures pressure relief products for tanker trucks and tank containers – one of only a few companies in the world and the only manufacturer of its kind in North America. Parker Hannifin is the world’s leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems with facilities located around the globe. Locally, Parker manufactures industrial-grade hoses and employs 72. The company moved its Industrial Hose Division to Indian River County in 2001 through the purchase of the former Dayco facility. The company’s annual economic impact is over $3.1 million in annual payroll and local purchases. Architectural Recognition awards were also presented to Carlos DeChellis/South Beach Plaza at 1409 South A1A, Vero Beach in the New Small Commercial Building category; New Vision Eye Center at 1055 37th Place, Vero Beach in the mid-size Commercial Division category and Sebastian River Medical Center, patient towers at 13695 U.S. Highway 1, Sebastian in the new Large Commercial Large Company of the year, up to 50 employees – Gould Cooksey Fennell: Anthony Guettler, Sandra Building category. Rennick, Connie Willingham, Andrea Smith, Eugene O’Neill

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Obituaries Frank L. Perry, Owned Comestique of Vero Beach Frank L. Perry, 93, passed away on Sept. 17, 2011. He was born March 30, 1918 in Gardner, Maine and was a 1939 graduate of Dartmouth College, where he was a member of S.A.E. Fraternity, National Honor Society. He served in the US Army where he attained the rank of Captain in the Medical Service Corp. His life long career in retail included Vice-President and General Merchandise Manager of The Fair in Fort Worth, Texas and Stewarts in Louisville, and the ﬁrst President of the Fort Worth Division of Dillards. He was most proud of establishing and successfully operating The Cosmetique of Vero Beach for over 30 years. He was a charter member of Ridglea County Club and a former member of Shady Oaks and Vero Beach County clubs. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Hazel Perry. Survivors include daughter, Patricia Moore and husband, Ed; granddaughter, Whitney Elizabeth Harwell, her husband, Glenn, and son, William; grandson, Perry Jason Moore, his wife, Wynne, and sons, Joshua, Nathan and Asher; sister-inlaw, Attlee Gardner; and nieces. Should friends desire, memorials in lieu of ﬂowers may be given to Opening Doors For Women In Need, 3507 Horne Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76107.

Gloria Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Evers Gloria Elizabeth “Betty” Evers, 89, died Sept. 5, 2011, in Vero Beach. She was born in Dyersville, Iowa, and lived in Vero Beach since 1992, coming from Toledo, Ohio. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Dr. Robert N. Evers; sons, Dr. Bob Evers of Park City, Utah, and James Evers of Honolulu; daughter, Mari Koepke of Toledo; and ﬁve grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice, 901 37th St., Vero Beach, FL 32960.

including the Riverside Theater, Vero Beach Art Museum, Vero Beach Humane Society and the Pi Beta Phi sorority. She had been a member of the John’s Island Club where she loved to play duplicate bridge. In lieu of ﬂowers, contributions in her memory can be made to The Ohio State University Foundation, c/o the Joseph B. and Jean C. Collinson Scholarship, Oﬃce of University Development, PO Box 710811, Columbus, OH 43271- 0811 or the Vero Beach Humane Society, 6230 77th St, Vero Beach, FL 32967.

Jean Crayton Collinson Jean Crayton Collinson, 95, of Vero Beach, died peacefully last week. She was the wife of the late Joseph B. Collinson, former Chairman of Textron, Inc. She was the devoted mother of Jeﬀrey Collinson and his wife Sharon Jenks Collinson of Hobe Sound and Jill Collinson of Indian River Shores. She was also the beloved grandmother and great grandmother to Robin C. Newman, her husband Peter, their children Abigail and Charles; Christianne C. Lurie, her husband Sebastian; and Andrew J. J. Collinson, his wife Melanie and their son Robert. She was an active member and contributor to various organizations,

Irving ‘Chip’ Saunders Jr. Irving “Chip” Saunders Jr., 90, died Sept. 16, 2011, at the VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and lived in Vero Beach for more than 20 years, coming from northern Ohio. He served in the Army Air Forces, during World War II as a member of Chennault’s Flying Tigers. Survivors include his sons, Jeffery Saunders of Orlando and James Saunders of Erie, Pa.; sister, Bubs Baird of Vero Beach; and five grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. A guestbook is available at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.

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Barbara Jones Stark Barbara Jones Stark, who worked to found, fund and operate the Vero Beach Museum of Art among many acts of charity, was remembered by friends and family this past weekend at a service at Community Church in Vero Beach. She passed away on Sept. 12, 2011 at Hospice House in Vero Beach, after a long illness. Family members on hand included her husband of 67 years, Dick, their five children (4 daughters and 1 son), 14 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. She was born in Indianapolis in 1923. In 1944, she married Richard (Dick) A. Stark. In 1990, they retired to live full-time in Vero Beach. In all, about 200 friends were on hand for the remembrance, oﬃciated by Revs. Robert and Casey Baggott. Barbara was remembered as a devoted and loving wife and mother, who always found time to help others. She also started two nursery schools and served as a grief counselor at Community Church of Vero Beach. The family asked that memorial gifts be sent to VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach or Community Church of Vero Beach.

George C. Schrecongost Jr. George C. Schrecongost Jr., 92, died Sept. 16, 2011, at the VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach. He was born in Rural Valley, Pa., and lived in Vero Beach for 20 years, coming from Long Island, N.Y. Before retirement, he was a flight engineer for Pan American Airways. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Vero Beach. Survivors include his sons; Lyle Schrecongost of Long Island, N.Y., and Brent Schrecongost of Vero Beach; daughters, Carol Duffy of Bayport, N.Y., and Linda Terry of Patchogue, N.Y.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA & Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960. Services: A memorial service will be at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 24 in the First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach. A guestbook is available at www. coxgiffordseawinds.com.

Jesse Eldridge Vaughn Jesse Eldridge Vaughn, 73, died Sept. 13, 2011, at the VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach. He was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., and lived in Vero Beach for 30 years, coming from Tennessee. He served in the Army.

Survivors include his daughters, Starlette C. Watts of Soddy-Daisy, Tenn., and Alita Vaughn of Florida; son, Jesse E. Vaughn Jr. of Philadelphia, Tenn.; brothers; sisters; and several grandchildren. A guestbook is available at www.coxgiﬀordseawinds.com.

Edith F. Fred Edith F. Fred, 70, died Sept. 16, 2011, at the VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach. She was born in Norwalk, Conn., and lived in Vero Beach for 42 years, coming from Fort Pierce. She had been the secretary for the Indian River Citrus League. She was a member of the First Church of God in Vero Beach. Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Walter Fred; daughter, Debbie Wadsworth; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA/Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960. A guestbook is available at www. coxgiﬀordseawinds/obituaris.php.

Michael J. Realmuto Michael J. Realmuto, 47, died Sept. 16, 2011, at his home. He was born in Woodside, N.Y., and moved to Vero Beach 12 years ago, coming from

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Margaret Helen Kachadorian Margaret Helen Kachadorian, 56, died Sept. 20, 2011, at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach. She was born in Newark, N.J. and lived in Vero Beach for 31 years, coming from Frederick,

Joan Lois Van Duyne Schmidt Joan Lois Van Duyne Schmidt died Sept. 23, 2011, at her summer home in Spring Lake, N.J. She was born in Newark N.J., grew up in South Orange, N.J., and lived in Vero Beach. She was a longtime member of Spring Lake Bath and Tennis Club, Spring Lake Golf Club and Bent Pine Golf Club in Vero Beach. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Alfred M. Schmidt Jr.; daughter, Christy Ann Morford of Spring Lake; sons, Jonathan P. Schmidt of St. Charles, Ill.; A. Jeﬀrey Schmidt of Brielle, N.J.; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorial contributions may be made to the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center, 3400 Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19104. A guestbook is available at www.nearyquinnfuneralhome.com.

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C. William, Jr. (Bill) Zadel Jr., of Osterville, Maine and Vero Beach died on Sept. 8. Loving husband of Elizabeth Ann (Nickla) Zadel, brother of Michael Zadel and his wife Carolyn, father of Bartholomew and his wife Jodie, Elizabeth and her husband Ciaran Foley, and David and his wife Maria. Grandfather to Finn Fo-

Mary K. Canady, 92, passed away on Sept. 19, 2011. She was born in Akron, Ohio on April 4, 1919 and made her home in Vero Beach 68 years ago. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Lonnie E. Canady. She is survived by her children, Larry Canady (Pam) of Vero Beach; Donis Woodall (Richard) of Virginia Beach, Va.; Janis Murray of Orange Lake; and Lonnie Canady (Claire) of Ocala. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren, her sister Joyce Anne Allen of Vero Beach, a special niece Brenda Bowers and many other nieces and nephews. To honor her request, there will be no service. In lieu of ﬂowers, please donate to your favorite charity.

Patricia Anne Diamond, 84, died Sept. 22, 2011, at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach. She was born in Philadelphia and lived in Vero Beach for ﬁve years, coming from Ann Arbor, Mich.. She was a member of St. John of the Cross Catholic Church in Vero Beach. Survivors include her sons, John J. Diamond and Terence J. Diamond, both of Vero Beach, Kevin P. Diamond of Hayden Lake, Idaho, and William J. Diamond III of Lake Oswego, Ore; daughters, Mary Patricia Lawler of Lake Newman, Wash., Barbara A. Abbott of Mount Vernon, Wash., and Maureen A. Koezuna of Nome, Alaska; brother, Joseph Herring of Media, Pa.; sisters, Ann Herring of Vero Beach and Betty MacDonald of Indian Harbor Beach; 19 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960. A guestbook is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.

Virgil W. Meythaler, 93, died Sept., 21, 2011. He was a longtime resident of Vero Beach and owned a winter home since 1969. Survivors include his sons, Bruce Meythaler of Evansville, Ind., and Robert Meythaler of Owensboro, Ky.,; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorial contributions may be made to the Robert Austin Meythaler scholarship fund, Owensboro High School, c/o Scott Gaddis, 1512 College Drive, Owensboro, KY 42301. A guestbook is available at www.glennfuneralhome.com.

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Martha Lee West, 83, died Sept. 7, 2011, at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach. She was born in Richmond, Va., and lived in Vero Beach for 20 years, coming from her birthplace. She was employed as a bookkeeper for Dr. Arthur D. Bugg, optometrist, for more than 40 years. She was a former member and volunteered at Trinity Episcopal Church and also volunteered at the Vero Beach Community Center. Survivors include her companion of 19 years, Herbert Liljefors of Vero Beach; and son, Jerry West of Mechanicsville, Va. Memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960. A guestbook is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.

Shirley M. Zimmerman, 85, died Sept. 14, 2011, at Rosewood Manor, Vero Beach. She was born in Gary, Ind., and lived in Vero Beach since 1986, coming from Orland Park, Ill. Before retirement, she was a waitress in Chicago. She was a member of the First Church of God in Vero Beach. Survivors include her son, Jerry Zimmerman of Vero Beach; ﬁve grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA/Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960. A guestbook is available at www. coxgiﬀordseawinds/obituaries.php.

Md. She most recently owned and operated Meg’s Pet Sitting Service in Vero Beach for the past five years. Survivors include her husband of 38 years, John Haig Kachadorian of Vero Beach; mother, Judith M. Skeffington of Vero Beach; brothers, Donald J. Skeffington, Jr. of Minneapolis and J. Simon Skeffington of Hampton, N.J.; and sister, Katherine P. Skeffington of Blairstown, N.J. Memorial contributions may be made to the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer and Research Center, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612-9416; www.insidemoffitt.com. A guestbook is available at www. strunkfuneralhome.com.

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Lucy J. Coppola, 85, died Sept. 21, 2011, at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach. She was born in Bridgeport, Conn., and lived in Vero Beach for 33 years, coming from Plantsville, Conn. She was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church in Vero Beach. Survivors include her son, Vincent L. Coppola Jr. of Terryville, Conn.; sisters, Rose Prizzi of Wallingford, Conn., Carmie McDonald of East Hartford, Conn., and Josephine Koncki of Meriden, Conn.; and one grandchild. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society , 3375 20th St., Suite 100, Vero Beach, FL 32960. A guestbook is available at www.lowtherfuneralhome.com.

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Carol M. Smith, 76, died Sept. 16, 2011, at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach. She was born in Elkview, W.Va., and lived in Vero Beach for 52 years, coming from Charleston, W.Va. Survivors include her sons, Michael L. Patton and Claris Patton, both of Vero Beach; daughter, Pennie Thornton of Vero Beach; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A guestbook is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.

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ley, Elizabeth Zadel, Sophia Zadel, Josephine Zadel, Charles Zadel, and Michael Zadel. Born and raised in Chicago, he was a longtime resident of Grand Harbor. Graduate of The United States Military Academy, he was a combat decorated Marine in Vietnam. He held the positions of President and CEO of CIBA Corning Diagnostics, Medﬁeld, Mass., Chairman and CEO of Millipore Corp, Bedford, Mass.,, and Chairman and CEO of Mykrolis Corp, Burlington, MA until his retirement in 2004. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations in Bill’s memory may be made to the Folds of Honor Foundation.

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New York. Survivors include his father, Sal Realmuto of Vero Beach; and brothers, Thomas Realmuto of Vero Beach and Richard Realmuto of New York. Memorial contributions may be made to Abilities Resource Center I.R.C., 1375 16th Ave., Vero Beach, FL 32960. A guestbook is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.

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