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Art Stroll soggy, but a success Hundreds come out for first Downtown Dine and Design of the season Page 14

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invested are you than in your job?” Nunemaker said. The City of Sebastian’s charter oﬃcers – its city manager and city clerk – are contractually required to live within municipal boundaries, according to City Manager Al Minner. However, no other employees including department heads are bound by that requirement. “We’ve not had that discussion (concerning employee residency) and I don’t anticipate that it will brought up by the city of Sebastian,” Minner said. Lynn Tipton, director of membership development for The Florida League of Cities – a Tallashasee-based organization of more than 400 of the state’s municipalities – said that city employee residency requirements are sometimes

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a city property once their Virginia home is sold. Other municipalities have other requirements. Fellsmere City Manager Jason Nunemaker said he is not required to live in Fellsmere, but he must live in Indian River County. “In my case, there was nothing in the (city) code but I do have a county residency requirement in my contract and in the case of the police who take home cars, that’s based on a 30-mile radius. The rub is if they want to change (residency requirements) midstream. “It’s funny that there’s more attention to live in the city now when it’s so hard to sell a house. Cities have been trending away (from employee residency requirements) because the housing market is insane. Besides, how much more

While much ado has been made recently concerning where city workers live and cash their paychecks, forcing all employees to move to Vero Beach would be unlikely on existing legal as well as practical grounds, according to City Manager Jim O’Connor. “It’s very diﬃcult to require and the city charter doesn’t mandate it,” he said. “To suggest residency would be a protocol but there’s no way you can legislate it (as per the city’s charter). You can’t overburden the requirements (for hiring). They have to relate to a nexus such as response times. It’s very thin line you can walk. “In my career, I’ve always lived in the city I managed. It’s a basic thing for me,

but it’s not unusual for a city manager to live in one city and work in another although at the beginning of my career, it was pretty much a requirement.” There are obvious good reasons for city employees – especially managers and department heads -- to live in the city where they are employed. However, city workers face the same issues as those in the private sector in taking into account their quality of life and cost of living and other family considerations. O’Connor, whose previous post was in Winchester, Va., will be purchasing a home in Vero Beach. But before he can do that he must sell his Virginia home. In the meantime, he said he and his wife will lease a place within the Vero Beach city limits and plan to purchase

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mandated “by city ordinance or some other policy.” She noted that about 25 – 33 percent of these instances involve a city’s charter officer such as a city manager, city clerk or other department head position. “Occasionally, residency requirements may also apply to a police or fire chief,” she said. Tipton said that the present difficult housing market “can make it tough” for those applicants seeking a city job with a residency requirement, but that most municipalities have afforded flexibility to a successful applicant and will allow deferment of residency until it can be practically accomplished. Colin Baenziger, principal of Wellington-based Colin Baenziger & Associates, is an executive recruiter and municipal consultant who works with cities, governmental agencies and businesses on recruitment, management,

operational and organizational issues. His ﬁrm completed city manager recruitment for West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens and Riviera Beach Jim O’Connor in Palm Beach County as well as for Palm Bay and Marathon. He also recruited county administrators for several Florida counties. He noted that most of his municipal clients would prefer to hire a city manager who is willing to live within city limits. About half of those municipalities actually require a city manager to live within municipal boundaries making the residency requirement a moot point, Baenziger said. An additional 30 percent of the clients he serves

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would prefer that a newly-hired city manager live within the city he or she will manage. “Probably 80 – 90 percent of the cities I work with want a city manager to live in the city unless it’s in a place with extremely expensive property values. Yet residency requirements vary. In some cases it’s a charter requirement and mandated. But unless it is, I don’t think there is any real sound reason a manager has to live in a community. It’s a preference,” Baenziger said. And there are cases, Baenziger said, of cities willing to overlook residency to get the right person for the job. He pointed to present City Manager Paul Schoﬁeld of Wellington (population 55,000) who lives in the adjacent municipality of Royal Palm Beach (population 32,000). Similarly, until his death in 2010, Royal Palm Beach Village Manager David Farber

was a resident of Wellington and the village’s assistant finance director is a Hobe Sound resident. “I rarely see any department head positions with a requirement of residency but if a city manager has to move to accept a job, my attitude is why not pick a home in that city?” Baenziger said. Baenziger said that in those instances where employment is predicated on city residency, the pool of talented applicants could be somewhat constrained, although as a recruiter, Baenziger seeks applicants who fit the bill. “It’s whatever they (municipal clients) feel most comfortable with. My role is to find the person they want. My experience is the population generally likes to have the person managing the city, live in the city, and they are willing to pay that person’s moving expenses,” Baenziger said.

Chamber of Commerce sets 2012 Board of Directors Bill Penney, president of Marine Bank & Trust, has been elected Chairman of the 2012 Indian River County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Elected to serve as Vice President was Cathy McKenzie, from AT&T and Jeﬀ Schlitt from Schlitt Services has been named Treasurer. The 2011 Chairman of the Board Linda Schlitt Gonzalez, Coldwell Banker – Ed Schlitt Realtors will serve as Immediate Past Chairman. The new Board will take over on October 1, 2011 and serves for one year. Newly elected to the Board for 3-year terms were Dr. Paul Minotty, New Vision Eye Center and David King, INEOS New Planet BioEnergy. Also, new to the Board serving 1-year terms will beJamie Laviolette, Publix Super Market and Amy Brunjes, FPL.

Re-elected to the Board were Tony Donadio, Donadio & Associates; Linda Schlitt Gonzalez; Geoﬀ Berger, Piper Aircraft, Inc.; and Todd Westover, Treasure Coast Refuse/Republic Services. Returning to the Chamber Board ofDirectors were: Andy Beindorf, Center State Bank; Jim Davis, Treasure & Space Coast Radio; Tatiana Dyer, Dyer Chevrolet; Jay Hart, Wells Fargo; Andrew Kennedy, Proctor Construction; Chad Morrison, Florida Floor Fashions; Maureen Nicolace, Nicolace Marketing; Robert Paugh, Bill Bryant & Associates; Keith Pelan, Kimley-Horn & Associates; Peter Robinson, Laurel Agency; Monica Smiley, Costa d’Este Beach Resort; David Sullivan, Indian River State College; and Jeﬀ Thompson, Vero Millwork, Inc.

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crews running Saturday. There were numerous false alarms with fire and security systems; traffic lights tripped off; sparking electrical lines; and power knocked out by windblown tree branches. A high voltage line fell across State Road A1A near Jaycee Beach Park Saturday evening closing that road temporarily. Repair crews had to cut power to homes around Bethel Creek to repair it, said Randall McCamish, Vero Beach director of transmission and distribution. There were widespread reports of flooded streets, but most main arteries stayed open to traffic. Near Vero Beach, traffic was reduced to one lane in both directions on U.S. 1 just north of Fourth Street, where cars rolled slowly through standing water. Several cars were also reported flooded and stalled on streets near Miracle Mile in Vero Beach.

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Vero Beach was hit with record rainfall over the weekend, including a whopping 8.30 inches on Saturday that ﬂooded streets, downed power lines and shut down activity throughout the county. Vero Beach set daily rainfall records on both Friday and Saturday: 2.23 inches and 8.30 inches, respectively, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne. Beaches in Indian River County experienced “moderate dune and berm erosion,” said James Gray, Indian River County coastal engineer. The hardest hit beaches being those at Wabasso Beach, the beach at Disney Resort and Conn Beach in the city limits of Vero Beach, he said. However the damages were not so severe that any beaches had to be closed. Constant rain and high winds kept law enforcement and utility repair

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St. Peter’s Academy cited by auditors for deficiencies in general ledger account INDIAN RIVER COUNTY -- Auditors performing an annual examination of St. Peter’s Academy’s books found the charter school failed to conduct timely reviews in its general ledger leading to a significant deficiency. In addition, the school’s food services went over budget by $36,447 and expenditures were over budget by $209,196. St. Peter’s Academy Administrator Ruth Jefferson told auditors in a Sept. 16 letter their recommendations would be implemented and the ledgers would be reviewed.

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Board certified in cardiology, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology and internal medicine, Dr.Arley Peter has recently become a member of Indian River Medical Associates.

Arley Peter, M.D., FACC Diplomate of the American Board of Cardiovascular Diseases and Internal Medicine Board Certified in Nuclear Cardiology and Echocardiography

Dr. Peter earned his medical degree at the University of Federal do Ceara in Brazil. His residency and cardiology fellowship were completed at the University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital, in Miami, Florida. He is board certified in internal medicine and in the subspecialty of cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine and by the National Board of Echocardiography and the Board of Nuclear Cardiology. Dr. Peter has been a member of the Indian River Medical Center medical staff since 2010. Dr. Peter provides comprehensive cardiology services in two locations—in Sebastian and Vero Beach. His full-time practice remains in Sebastian, now in the Sebastian Medical Suites building adjacent to Indian River Medical Center's Urgent Care Center, Lab Express draw station, and Medication Management Clinic. Dr. Peter will continue to offer office hours in Vero Beach as well, now at the Kurtell Medical Center building. New Sebastian Location

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Charter schools are public schools operated by a private business or group of individuals. While they fall under the district’s umbrella, they operate independently and can set their own curriculum as long as it adheres to state statute and enrollment guidelines. Charter schools get state money for each student enrolled, just as district public schools do. Charter schools are required to submit audits to the district each September. In July, the district hired a firm to conduct a financial audit of the five charter schools for the first time. School Board Chairman Matt McCain said the audits showed nothing major to be concerned about. McCain said the findings only become significant if schools do not act on them and make changes. “Audits are a tool businesses use to find weaknesses,” McCain said. “In essence, they are a good thing.”

City to look at staffing levels of other communities as it considers future if electric system is sold VERO BEACH -- City Manager Jim O’Connor and City Finance Director Cindy Lawson have presented the city council a report which considered possible reductions in the city’s general fund budget if the electric system was sold. That analysis estimated that the city could reduce the workforce paid by the city’s general fund from 213 to 205 full-time employees and eliminate three part-time cashier positions. The departments supported by the general fund include the city administration, human resources, finance, police, public works, planning and development, information technology, purchasing, the city’s warehouse, and to a large extent, the city’s recreation department. The analysis estimated the city could save $557,934 through the job reductions and other expenses if the city’s electric system was sold to Florida Power & Light and those associated support services were no longer needed. That amount is less than a third of what the electric fund currently pays to the general fund for the various services. The electric system also transfers another $5.76 million into the city’s $20.7 million general fund. Property tax revenue provides less than $4.2 million to the general fund. O’Connor said he, Lawson, Human Resources Director Robert Anderson and Vice Mayor Pilar Turner have had an initial meeting to discuss comparisons with other cities to consider further reductions. He did not know when the report would be completed. O’Connor told the City Council officials will be doing department-by-department comparisons. One city, for example, may share similar characteristics with Vero Beach in terms of crime rate, population and the number of visitors it gets, making it a good candidate for comparing police departments. That city, however, may farm out a lot of its financial work and it may not be a good candidate when it comes to comparing finance departments. It also may not have as much public land to take care of or have a comparable public works department.

City sets date for Halloween Parade VERO BEACH -- The Vero Beach Recreation Department will hold its 53rd Annual Halloween Parade & Costume Contest on Oct. 29. Lineup begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Freshman Learning Center at 1507 19th St. The parade starts at 10 a.m. and travels north along 14th Avenue to the Vero Beach Community Center at 2266 14th Ave. and to Pocahontas Park. A costume contest for children to age 17 will begin immediately inside the Community Center following the parade. Prizes will be awarded to the most CONTINUES ON PAGE 7

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Indian River COUNTY — Pre-sale discount ride tickets go on sale next week for the 2011 St. Helen Harvest Festival slated for Nov. 17-20 at Vero Beach Sports Village in Vero Beach. This year marks the 47th anniversary of the festival and 92nd anniversary of St. Helen Catholic Church. Deggeller Attractions of Stuart will again provide about 20 amusement rides for the midway at this year’s festival. St. Helen will be selling the pre-sale ride tickets at a discount to help raise money for the school. The pre-sale tickets, which go on sale Oct. 17, are 75 cents each if

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FELLSMERE — The Fellsmere City Council is expected to hear a recommendation from City Manager Jason Nunemaker to reduce by $20,000 the money the county owes the city over maintenance of fire hydrants. The county has been fighting Fellsmere for two years over who should pay for making sure fire hydrants are maintained. In a unanimous vote, the County Commission agreed to pay the hydrant upkeep fees to the city, plus attorney’s fees, after the 4th District Court of Appeal last month upheld a finding by circuit judges that the county owed the city for three years of maintaining fire hydrants. With nowhere else to appeal, County Attorney Alan Polackwich recom-

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outstanding costumes. Treasure Coast Women’s Club members will stroll the parade route with a decorated shopping cart, collecting canned and dry food products that will be donated to local food banks. To participate in the parade, just show up in costume at the Freshman Learning Center. To enter a float, walking group or a vehicle, pick up a parade application at the Vero Beach Community Center or visit www.covb.org and the Recreation page. There is no entry fee. For more information, call Gaby Dwyer at 772-231-4787 or 772-567-2144.

mended commissioners pay $65,081 to the city — but not $20,000 from a $30 daily fine that had been imposed and accrued as the case worked its way through the court system. “I’d hope that under the circumstances, Fellsmere could see a way to abatement,” Polackwich said. Nunemaker said he’ll make that recommendation to the council at its Oct. 20 meeting. “We want to try and work together,” Nunemaker said. Fellsmere originally billed the county for $25,200 in February 2009, based on the city’s charge of $225 per hydrant. The county paid $12,329, using a lower rate, but declined to pay the remainder. The county appealed a Special Master’s ruling all the way to the 4th District Court of Appeal, leading to $52,210 in attorney’s fees and interest tacked onto the original disputed amount, Polackwich calculated.

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bought from a student before the festival or $1 each once the festival begins. The festival will have free admission and free parking. This year’s hours are Ex-wife of Ira Hatch sells barrier 5 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 17; 5 to 11 p.m. Nov. 18; noon to 11 p.m. Nov. 19 and noon island home for $1.055 million to 6 p.m. Nov. 20. VERO BEACH — The former wife of convicted embezzler Ira Hatch has For more information contact the St. Helen School Office at 772-567-5457 or 2011 St. Helen’s Harvest Festival chairperson, Mike Burns, at 772-696-4020, sold the riverfront home she once shared with him and their two children at 905 Winding River Road for $1.055 million. or co-chairperson Paul Kelley, at 772-559-8116. Indian River County Court records filed Wednesday show Margaret “Marjorie” Hatch, who divorced her husband in December 2010 after a 29-year marFormer Mayor Winchester holding riage, paid off the $545,000 mortgage on the property to PNC Bank on Sept. 26. Town Hall to discuss FP&L deal The home in Castaway Cove Wave II was purchased by a Florida corporaVERO BEACH -- Former Mayor Warren Winchester will conduct a Town tion registered to a residential address on Shawanaga Trail at the ritzy MissisHall meeting October 20 to discuss the proposed sale of the Vero Beach elec- sauga Golf Club neighborhood in Ontario, Canada. Former Vero Beach attorney-businessman Ira Hatch was arrested in January 2008 tric utility to Florida Power & Light. Winchester said the purpose of the meeting is to provide clarity on issues and charged with stealing $4 million from his Vero Beach law firm, Hatch & Doty facing voters, not only ahead of the Nov. 8 referendum on the matter, but also and his company, Coastal Escrow Services which he shuttered in September 2007. In August 2010, Indian River County Judge James Midelis ordered Hatch if the sale is completed. FPL is hosting an open house for electrical users on the same date at Holy to pay back $4 million in restitution to his victims and serve a 30-year prison Cross Catholic Church from 4 to 7 p.m. Winchester’s meeting will run from 7 sentence on a racketeering charge. Hatch’s Brevard County trial attorney Gregory Eisenmenger filed papers to 9 p.m. at the River House, 305 Acacia Road. Guests will be asked to write questions on cards at the door, and questions to appeal his sentence on Aug. 30, 2010. Since Hatch was declared indigent will be answered by panelists as they are retrieved from a container. Mayor by the courts, West Palm Beach-based public defender Alan Lipson was apJay Kramer, City Manager Jim O’Connor have been invited as have members pointed to represent Hatch in the appeal, according to the 4th District Court of Appeal. Court records don’t show any recent activity on the appeal. Ira Hatch’s current release date is Sept. 4, 2037, according to the Florida Department of Corrections.

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Join the conversation At the request of the City, FPL is currently pursuing a potential purchase of the City of Vero Beach’s electric system. The negotiations are still in process, and the agreement will require a number of approvals before it is finalized. However, we invite you to join the conversation and learn more about the programs and services we offer, as well as our company as a whole. Open House • Thursday, October 20, 2011 • 4 - 7 p.m. Holy Cross Catholic Church: 500 Iris Lane Vero Beach, FL 32963 Refreshments will be served Visit www.FPL.com/verobeach for more information.

City Council to consider doubling parking fines downtown, on barrier island VERO BEACH -- The City Council meeting set for Oct. 18 will include a public hearing and final vote on increasing various parking fines, including parking longer than the time limit allowed in the two retail/commercial districts downtown and on the barrier island. The fine for overtime parking could go from $10 to $20 while the fine for interference with overtime parking enforcement will increase from $50 to $100. The time limits for on-street parking in front of businesses in the Ocean Drive area is two hours during the day. The limit downtown is three hours. The Oceanside Business Association last week supported the increases for their area. Association President Al Benkert said the two-hour time limits are just for on-street parking in front of the shops and services in the district. He said association members think that two hours is plenty of time for people to do their shopping and there is other parking available for those going to the beach. Benkert said that with the expansion of professional office space in the district, there has been an increase in the number of people parking at the spaces in front of the shops all day. The $10 fine, he said, does not seem to be a deterrent to those motorists. According to Police Chief Don Dappen, it has been nearly 20 years since the city made a change in fines for parking violations. Interference with overtime parking enforcement can include rubbing out the chalk mark that the city’s parking enforcement officer uses in determining how long a motorist has been parked in a space, said Dappen.

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lies are outside the city’s limits. Rather than building multi-million dollar spec homes in Old Riomar, perhaps Carroll would be willing to create more quality, aﬀordable housing within the city limits. Seriously, city employees should be free to live where there choose.

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not know the financial outcome of a possible sale to FP&L or the ‘indefinite period of time’ needed by FP&L to commercially lease the parkland property nor the dollar amount for a lease. For Vero Beach to make this important decision we need all information on the table, all facts known and all impacts understood. I would encourage voters to seek the facts and know the impacts before forming an opinion. Let’s work together to ensure the process moves in a more positive, productive and beneficial direction for all of us.

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waiting for the results with assurance that the Vero Electric sale to FP&L is a fair deal. A fair deal should be based on expert data relative to the sale not data based in campaign promises or activists’ ﬁnancial assumption models. To date no data has been submitted to Vero. We should not base our vote on today’s rates because we don’t know where our rates are going in the future. After all FP&L is under a rate freeze at this time. And FP&L has been unclear as to how long they intend to operate the power plant other than for an indeﬁnite period of time. I respectfully encourage you to vote NO on the referendum that gives your rights away to a city council who does

Hospital (just outside the city limits) are centrally located in Vero because Vero Beach is the County Seat. Churches became hubs of activity. At this time according to our City Code, Churches and government entities are exempt from utility tax however that could change if a sale ensues. Owning the utilities enabled Vero to grow into the community we have today. Any change in city owned assets has to address unintended consequences to: Police, Neighborhood Crime Watch, parks and recreation, beaches and lifeguards, street maintenance and drainage. If we sell our assets we need to be certain City Services will remain as we expect them to be. We need to do so at the lowest tax rate possible. And we need to do so without expecting city taxpayers to pay for more than their fair share for others who enjoy and work in our City. We need to insist on terms of a fair for our electric utility and that the sale does not negatively aﬀect our current city services: Police and Crime watch, parks and recreation, beaches and lifeguards, a friendly business atmosphere. We anticipate a study to be done to show us our ﬁnancial future. Vero is

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To the Editor: Vero Beach has a rich pioneer history of leadership by example and hard work that I respect. I will provide that kind of leadership. Vero Beach is innovative and grew by intentional design: road systems, town layout and utilities. Beatiﬁcation Days promoted community involvement and enjoyment of our parks and beaches. Downtown Main Street was the place to be. Increased demand for Vero’s utility services grew as the community developed ranching, citrus and farming just outside Vero’s borders. Vero Beach never required annexation in order for the surrounding community to use and enjoy the beneﬁts such as Riverside Theatre, the Museum and other cultural events. Community leaders consider Vero Beach their City and surrounding residents have come to rely on Vero to provide other services as well: Police, Crime Watch, recreation, parks, lifeguards, beaches and safe streets. No one wants to be treated as an outsider and pay separately for these services. The School Board, County Commission Administration Complex, the Main Library, Courthouse, and

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Honoring and acknowledging those who serve you BY REVEREND SCOTT ALEXANDER

The latest U.S. Census – not to mention even a cursory examination of our community -- reveals that there are very few industrial or manufacturing jobs here on the Treasure Coast. This means that here in Indian River County, ours is overwhelmingly a “service” economy. This is certainly true for me as I move through my life in this wonderful part of the world. Almost everywhere I go, and no matter what I am about, my needs are being served by others. Whether it is the checkout person at my favorite grocery store, the city worker cutting the grass along Indian River Boulevard, the wait-staﬀ person pouring water for me at the restaurant, the landscaper trimming the hedges at my condo complex, or the hardware store guy helping me ﬁnd the right sized bolt – all day long my needs are being served by other workers. The truth is that many of

these good folks serving me in so many signiﬁcant ways are being paid wages far below what I consider adequate for a comfortable life. In my 1999 book “Everyday Spir- REVEREND itual Practice: Sim- SCOTT ALEXANDER ple Pathways for Enriching Your Life,” I point out that there are countless, “small” spiritual practices which can bring us into much more meaningful relationship with persons and life around us. One such simple spiritual practice is regularly taking the time to purposefully greet, acknowledge, and aﬃrm those who are serving us as we make our daily rounds. Let me just give a few of examples of what this might look like. When my turn comes to check out my food selections at the gro-

cery store, I make a point to look the checkout person straight in the eye, and greet them with a sincere, “Hi, how are you doing?” and maintain the eye contact until they have a chance to respond to me. Having taken the trouble to make a simplebut-real human connection almost always makes this transaction much more satisfying for both me and the person serving me. Brief but pleasant conversation frequently ensues, and, and we usually part wishing one another a good day. Similarly, whenever I am out cycling or walking, I make a point to look at and wave at every landscaper, city or utility worker I pass. It’s my way of letting them know I am aware of (and grateful for) the maintenance work they are doing on my behalf. They almost always return my greeting, somewhat surprised that I have taken a moment to acknowledge and aﬃrm them. And whenever I dine out, I make

a point to greet and acknowledge the person who ﬁlls my water glass. Again, they often seem startled that, as a customer, I take a moment to note them and their service, as if such basic human recognition is not a common occurrence in their job. So, as you make your daily rounds here on the Treasure Coast, consider adopting a new, regular spiritual practice in your life of simply taking a moment to acknowledge and greet everyone who serves you. This practice will not only brighten the day of those who are tending to our needs, it further strengthens the bonds of community and caring between all of us who share existence in this beautiful part of the world. 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.

Let’s talk about the elephant in the neighborhood MILT THOMAS

How can we forget all the loveable elephants from our youth: Babar, Dumbo, Horton, Colonel Hathi, Rosie, Horatio, Stampy, Mr. Snuﬄeupagus? I’m sure everyone was delighted when news broke that we would have a National Elephant Center right here in Fellsmere. However, real life elephants are in no way to be confused with the elephants of movies, TV and our youth. First of all, real elephants are big. Very big. Like up to four tons big. Elephants are the largest land animals on earth. Everything about them is large. They eat 300-400 pounds of food a day. Publix would need a distribution center on the premises just for them. Actually, the plan is to put them in an abandoned orange grove on land that was once part of Fellsmere Farms. Elephants prefer to eat tree leaves, but they will settle for branches. Branches are rich in ﬁber. As a result of eating 3-400 pounds a day of

leaves and branches, the “end” product of their consumption is also rather large. Africa would be littered with elephant feces if it weren’t for dung beetles. They forage through the piles of waste mat- MILT THOMAS ter looking for any undigested vegetation left behind (no pun intended). And African tribes use dung for their homes, much like we use stucco. You thought ﬁsh smelled bad? If you have ever visited Africa, especially places like Zimbabwe where 45,000 elephants make their home, you have probably seen how destructive they are. Aside from the torn down and stripped trees and aforementioned dung, they use their tusks to dig for water during dry seasons. They destroy forests and create grass-

lands. They do to Africa what teenagers do to their bedrooms. Elephants like to get exercise. In the wild, they walk 30-50 miles a day. That’s why the best known elephant sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tennessee is 2,700 acres. Right now 14 elephants live there. They say there’s room for another 50. That is potentially 64 elephants on 2,700 acres. The elephant center in Fellsmere is 225 acres. If they ever broke out of their 225 acre home, 3050 miles a day would put them in Fort Pierce or Melbourne by dinner time. At the Tennessee facility, they estimate it costs about $125,000 a year to provide sanctuary – for ONE elephant. That includes $1,000 per month to feed each elephant and a staﬀ of 24 to keep them happy. They have only had one fatality since the facility opened in 1995, but with 24 humans on 2,700 acres, I’m sure everyone keeps their distance. Environmentalists say there are only

about 600,000 elephants left in the wild. Only 600,000? That’s the population of Detroit. I can understand having a sanctuary for endangered species like bald eagles or Ahi tuna, but elephants? Okay, we should do something about circus elephants, which are horribly mistreated, but how many circuses are there? Couldn’t that facility in Tennessee take care of them? So, referring to elephants as nothing but “big cows” is a little misleading. It’s kind of like referring to a bulldozer as a sports car. And big cows would presumably produce lots of milk. Big elephants only produce, well, you know what. 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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Beachside weekly publisher and FMEA director spar on line

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emails Moline said he received from Benjamin on September 15 and 16. September 15, 2011 Hi Barry: I am the publisher of Vero Beach 32963, the weekly newspaper that is mailed to every home on the Vero Beach barrier island. We are trying to ﬁgure out whether we are going to need space to accommodate more political advertising than usual ahead of the November electricity referendum, and wondered if your organization was hoping to run print ads with us during this period. If so, it would be very helpful if you could give us a heads up as to the ad sizes and dates you are thinking of running. Between now and election day, we have issues that will appear in mailboxes here on Sept. 22nd, Sept. 29th, Oct. 6th, Oct. 13th, Oct. 20th, Oct 27th, and Nov. 3rd. Thanks, Milton R. Benjamin, Publisher Vero Beach 32963

Moline wrote: Milton Benjamin is having some real problems with the truth. He is denying that his unsolicited email to me with the SUBJECT LINE “Advertising” is NOT a solicitation for advertising! Would the publisher of the newspaper that twists facts around until they are unrecognizable really try to solicit FMEA for advertising? See for yourself if Milton’s email is about advertising or just a… uh, uh, what else could it be about? Milton, at a minimum, you provide some good laughs. Included in Moline’s blog posts were two emails he said Benjamin sent him on September 15 and September 16 regarding advertising in the beachside weekly. Moline explained that he was sharing the correspondence in order to enable readers to decide for themselves if the emails constituted a solicitation from the publisher of beachside weekly. The following are excerpts from

Benjamin and Moline ended their contentious exchange with each charging the other of being less than honest. In the ﬁnal two jabs thrown in the blog bout between them, Benjamin wrote: Given that Barry seems incapable of reporting accurately on my exchange with him, I think choosing whether to believe his version or Lisa Zahner’s version of their conversation is a “no brainer.” To which Moline countered: Milton, Clearly, you’re the one who doesn’t tell the whole truth, and it is obvious from our full email exchange, which I posted here for everyone to see. I think most people, except maybe you, would agree your unsolicited email to me was asking me to advertise in 32963.

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September 16, 2011 Hi Barry: As to the value of trying to make your case to our readers, I would only note that in last November’s municipal election, Vero elected all four of the City Council candidates we endorsed (which was not the case, I might add, with the Scripps daily). If you decide to run an ad or two, let me know what size you have in mind so I can ﬁnd a good position for it in the paper. best, Milton R. Benjamin, Publisher Vero Beach 32963

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The blogosphere heated up last week as Milton Benjamin, the publisher of a barrier island weekly, and Barry Moline, Executive Director of the Florida Municipal Electric Association wrote multiple entries to a local blog, “Beaisms,” published by civic activist Bea Gardner. Benjamin and Moline traded barbs like school children who had found unsupervised ground. When the dialogue between a newspaper publisher and the executive director of a major trade association is reduced to blog postings, one has to wonder if the Internet is enhancing or diminishing communication skills. What has become of polite, civil discourse? The “tone of voice” expressed in many blog exchanges today is hardly an example for our youth to emulate. Benjamin and Moline disputed the other’s characterization of what Moline maintains was a solicitation for advertising from Benjamin. Benjamin’s newspaper has consistently been critical of FMEA, and has urged the city to withdraw its membership from the organization. The story which set off the cyberspace bout included a number of direct quotes from Moline, who was critical of the island weekly’s coverage of FMEA, and specifically reporting by Liza Zahner. “I told her (Zahner) our legislative budget is $214,000 for 7 registered lobbyists. She then combined that with our budget for our entire staff of 8 full time-time people, including magazine writers, IT professionals, conference planners, and trainers to claim we paid our lobbyists nearly one million dollars. This is loony toons,” says Moline.“ Responding to Gardner’s story, Benjamin wrote: To set the record straight, I never solicited advertising from FMEA for 32963. Countering Benjamin’s denial that he sought advertising from FMEA,

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First Art Stroll of the season goes on despite stormy weather BY CHRISTINA TASCON FOR VERO BEACH NEWSWEEKLY

What used to be a quiet gallery stroll with a few art lovers has become the social event to see and be seen at these days. Although the weather was a bit soggy to start, the rain did not damper the crowds and hundreds came out for the first Downtown Dine and Design of the season. Each gallery has begun to enrich the evening with a featured artist or a themed showing to lure the crowds. Gallery 14 offered the lush works of Colleen Nash Becht; Lighthouse Gallery hosted realist Kathleen Johnson; Artist Guild Gallery featured well known artist Judy Burgarella and Tiger Lilly welcomed local legend Sean Sexton, just to name a few. All of the artists create a mood and have their own followers who specifically come to see their work and sometimes buy their pieces for their collections. Lee Orre, the owner of Tropic Art & Frame who hosted watercolorist Joan Delozier, said that Delozier brought in many people, but perhaps because of the sheer volume of 3D visitors buyers were out in force. Lila Blakeslee of Gallery 14 said that they had also been happily placing little sold dots all over the gallery as well. Mark Wygonik, an artist himself, said he always attends the event and Gallery 14 is his first stop. He said the constant flow of beautiful work at the Gallery makes him envious of the local artists and admires their perseverance keeping

their art in the forefront. This month they added a wine tasting at Gallery 14 called “It’s Time to Un-Wined” to acknowledge Becht’s recent selection by Anheuser- Busch to design the new wine label going on their first vineyard’s bottles. All the galleries bring something new and fresh to entice art buyers each month but none succeeded as well as Darby’s Fine Art, the newest to open in the Downtown Art District. George and Linda O’Malley have brought a modern and stunning group of artists to their space which reflects the look and feel of an intimate and posh New York gallery. At one point, a local who’s who of guests was waiting to meet the artists, Kevin Cole, Frank Hermann and Chris Pekoc. They were showing their modern contemporary style work which was uniquely fresh and visually stunning. What is most apparent as visitors walk around downtown is that the quality of work being displayed is much higher than ever before and many believe it is because of these art strolls. With the concentration of so many galleries, which also includes J. Scott Kelly’s Photographic Gallery of Hope, Flametree Clay Gallery and the Main Street Studio, there is something for everyone who loves and appreciates art. The Downtown Dine & Design Art Strolls occur on the first Friday of every month along 14 th Avenue and bordering streets.

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Artist Colleen Nash Becht with her husband Fort Pierce Commissioner Eddie Becht and Lila Blakeslee

Judith Ragusa, Carol Amaru, featured artist Judy Burgarella and Judy Kane at Artist Guild Gallery

Featured artists Kevin Cole and Frank Hermann with Darby’s Fine Arts owners Linda and George O’Malley

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If you did not attend the Crazy 80s Dance Party on October 5, you missed a great time. The party was a fund raiser to benefit the educational services of United Way of Indian River County and held at The Plaza, 884 17th Street. The event was sponsored by Sabrina K. Carpenter, owner of Perfected Pen and host of “Sabrina Unscripted,” which airs Tuesdays on 107.9 FM and 1370 AM radio. DJ Ed Meade of Class Act Productions provided the music and Glenn and Dorothy Strunk provided the location. Culinary Capers catered the affair and Lara’s Theme provided the table décor. Two photography agencies, Dragonfly Portraits and Mr. J’s Media Productions also donated their services as well as many volunteers. Carpenter’s own Perfected Pen donated raffle prizes. Attendees enjoyed great 80s music and disco lighting donated by Ed Meade. The party was scheduled to end at 9:30 but went on for another two hours. Carpenter said, “Philanthropy is a very important part of my life. While it took a diagnosis of cancer back in 1999 to make me see how important giving back can be, it was a very real lesson.” She finished by saying, “This community never ceases to amaze me with their giving spirit.” United Way funds other non-profits such as CASTLE, the Homeless Family Center and many more.

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their programs and meet the staﬀ. Please RSVP to Barbara Schlitt Ford at 772-770-5040, bford@ircgov.com. Oct 20: Senior Resource Association Annual Activities Fair 2-5 pm. Info and sign up for the many classes, programs and groups available to those age 50+ community. Vendors and refreshments. Schumann Hall, 686 14th St. Call Kelly de Long, 772-469-2062 or email: kdelong@sramail.org. Oct 21: “Fashion’s Night Outlet” Vero Beach Fashion Outlets - 6-9 pm. Exclusive shopping, live entertainment, food & special sales. 1st 200 guests at community room receive free gift bag. www.verobeachoutlets.com. Oct 21: Speaker Art Ciasca from SafeSpace & luncheon at CJ Cannons, noon, register at 11:45 am, $17 in advance, $20 at door. Indian River NOW. Reservations required, call by Oct 19, 772-473-3037.

6:30 pm finals. Tickets $12 for both, finals $10, only available at Stadium entrance. Held at the Vero Beach High School’s Citrus Bowl Stadium, 1707 16th St., 772-564-5537 or go to www.crownjewel.vero-beach.fl.us. Oct 15: Healthy Start Coalition Benefit Half Marathon 10K run, health expo and pancake breakfast at Riverside Park, 3001 Riverside Park Dr., 5:30 am. Benefits Healthy Start Coalition. 772-563-9118. www. beachsidehalfmarathon.com. Oct 16: Treasure Coast Bridal Show & Expo, Heritage Center, 2140 14th Ave., 1-4 pm, $8 per person. Fashion Show will be held at Executive Courthouse Center across the street at 3 pm. For info call Gina Wattles at 772-321-6680. Oct 18: Youth Guidance Open House, 1028 20th Pl., noon-1 pm, lunch will be served. Learn about

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Oct 21: Coastal Conservancy Association BBQ, 6 pm, Riverhouse, 305 Acacia Rd., $45 per person/$70 per couple. Includes BBQ, beer and wine and a year’s membership in the CCA. Raffle, silent auction, fly casting contest and boat builders showcase. 772473-7983, www.ccaflorida.org. Oct 21&22: Oktoberfest by Knights of Columbus at St. John of the Cross, 2355 82nd Ave. Authentic German food, beer, wine and vendor booths. $5 admittance, children under 12 free entry. “Raving Polka Band” Advance tickets at 1st United Bank. 5-11 pm Friday & 11 am-11 pm Saturday. Oct 22: Frightening Formals on 14th - Heritage Center Fundraiser. Halloween dance party. Dress up in your most outlandish formal outfit with door prizes, dancing and light snacks. $25, 7:30-11:30 pm. Cash bar. Reservations required 772-770-6623. Heritage Center, 2140 14th Ave. www.veroheritage.org. Oct 22: Energy and Technology Expo at the Indian River Mall, 6200 20th St. (SR 60), 10 am-4 pm. IRC Chamber of Commerce event. 772567-3491. Oct 22: “Howl-O-Ween Pawrade” by Dogs for Life, Inc. dog costume parade and pet expo, 3-5 pm at 12th St. & 16th Ave. Dog Park. Call Shelly Ferger, 772-567-8969. Oct 22: Riverside Children’s Theatre Pirate Themed Haunted House, 5:30-9:30 pm, interactive games, spook tours, haunted shipwreck and more. 3280 Riverside Park Dr., 772231-6990 for advance tickets. $5, $8 & $10. Additional shows Oct 28 - 30. www.riversidetheatre.com

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Florida Humanities Series kicks off October 27 Emerson Center will host speakers, performers at no charge to public BY BARBARA YORESH

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Building on four previously successful seasons of its Florida Humanities Series, the Emerson Center recently announced the 2011-2012 speakers and performers. Thanks to enthusiastic community support, compelling programs and grants from the Florida Humanities Council, the latest series of six programs kicks oﬀ Oct. 27 and will continue through April 19, 2012. The programs, which begin at 7 p.m. on Thursdays, are free and open

to the public and presented at the Emerson Center located at 1590 27th Avenue at the corner of 16th Street and 27th Avenue in Vero Beach. The series is sponsored in part by Marine Bank & Trust. Perfectly timed to coincide with National Humanities Month, the premier speaker in this year’s series is Paul Dosal, Ph.D. who will speak Oct. 27 to discuss Florida’s Hispanic Heritage: Commemorating 500 years of Florida’s Connections with Latin America and the Caribbean. A fourth-generation Floridian whose Cuban forbearers settled in Ybor City in 1889, Dosal is the vice-provost for student success and professor of Latin American History at the University of South Florida. His course emphasis is the modern history of Cuba

Paul Dosal and the Caribbean region. On Thursday, Dec. 8, the six-piece musical group, The Ashley Gang, will present Telling Tall Tales, Having Fun: with Florida Songs and Stories. Combining thought-provoking lyrics, well-blended harmonies and funﬁlled stage antics, the group has performed for more than a decade. This special holiday time presentation will feature refreshments following the performance. Ringing in the New Year on Jan. 26, 2012 will be veteran Florida journalist Cynthia Barnett who will present Blue is the New Green: Water Sustainability and the future of Florida. Barnett is the author of an acclaimed new book Blue Revolution: Unmaking America’s Water Crisis which urges the establishment of a national water policy and ethic and oﬀers insights on water and community in America. Immigration expert Alex Stepick, Ph.D. will address Immigration’s Impact on Florida and the United States on Feb. 16, 2012. For three decades, Stepick has studied the impact of immigration on Miami. He has published nine books and numerous ar-

ticles and is the director of the Immigration and Ethnicity Institute, professor of Global and Socio-cultural Studies at Florida International University. His article on U.S. refugee law is widely referenced by law schools. Take a ride on the rails with Seth Bramson on March 22 as he presents The Florida East Coast Railway: For More than 110 years America’s Speedway to Sunshine. Nationally renowned as one of the country’s leading authorities on the history of transportation to, from and within Florida, Branson is one of only two people in the nation with the official title of company historian with an American railroad. A prolific author of 22 books on Florida transportation history, his book by the same title of his Emerson Center presentation is the official history of the state’s famous rail line. The melding of diverse cultures is featured at the series’ concluding presentation on April 19 entiteld Florida Stories with Latino Sabor (flavor) by Carrie Sue Ayvar. Descended from Eastern European Jews, Ayvar was raised in Pittsburgh amid the stories of her family culture. She moved to Mexico in her teens where she subsequently met her husband, discovering in the process an entirely new world of stories from new family members and friends. The result is a delightful repertoire of bilingual, cultural, folk and historical tales presented by an artful storyteller. The Emerson Center’s Florida Humanities Series received a $4,800 grant from the Florida Humanities Council with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities to help fund two years of speakers. The series is offered free to the public on a first-come basis for seating and no tickets are required. For more information, call (772) 778-5249.

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“Bayfront Eleuthera” by Stephen Scott Young is one of the featured watercolors. loan from barrier island resident Sally M. Edwards. Also on exhibit are watercolor masterworks by Stephen Scott Young, Ray Ellis, Dean Mitchell, William Matthews, Alan Shuptrine, Hubert Shuptrine, Duncan Simmons, Leslie Frontz, Thomas J. Owen and Kathy Caudill. Working in what is regarded as a diﬃcult medium, the artists’ paintings display a variety of techniques from dry brush to wetter, layered washes as well as styles of realism and representational abstraction. Assembling such distinguished works by renowned watercolor masters began with a fortuitous chain of events, according to Williams. “When I arrived at the museum six months ago, I was told about plans for a meeting of the Athena Society at which time they would decide how to make purchases for the (museum’s permanent) collection. “There was not a bad choice in the bunch under consideration, but once they saw the Andrew Wyeth, they chose The Wales Farm hands down. It was the clear favorite,” Williams said.

Since a major exhibit for the Holmes Gallery had not yet been selected, Williams said museum oﬃcials and donors agreed that based on the new Wyeth acquisition, “it seemed natural to build a fall show around the Wyeth because he put watercolor on the map for many people and it would be a great way to feature watercolor as a medium.” An Athena Society dinner led to another major surprise. “Suddenly there were two Wyeths when Mr. Douglas Barnard donated Wyeth’s Melting Snow on the Brandwine to the museum and three other Wyeths were loaned for this exhibit. And then, by golly, we got loans for Ray Ellis and Stephen Scott Young (watercolors). It was a wonderful experience,” Williams said with enthusiasm. Wyeth’s precise technique as evidenced by his iconic tempera painting, Christina’s World, was an exercise in artistic discipline. “…Those minute strokes put a brake on my real nature – messiness. My wild side that’s really me comes out in my watercolors,” Wyeth once said.

Additional watercolors by 10 contemporary masters were added to the exhibit to showcase a full range of the medium’s techniques from “dry brush and very tight to very loose and very wet,” Williams said. Watercolor as a serious painting medium emerged during the early to mid-eighteenth century – particularly in England. The medium began to be seen as not necessarily secondary to oils and while watercolor could achieve detailed realism, it grew to include a means of expressing emotional impact through subject matter and varying techniques. “What was important about Wyeth is he was a master at working in all these ways,” Williams said. Admission to the exhibit is $5 per adult. Museum members and those under age 17 are admitted free. The Vero Beach Museum of Art is located at 3001 Riverside Park Drive in Vero Beach. Museum hours are Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sundays 1 to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call (772) 231-0707 or visit www.verobeachmuseum.org.

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The late Andrew Wyeth remains as one of America’s most iconic artists whose sublimely composed and executed tempera and watercolor works are technical marvels while at the same time imbued with the artist’s deepest emotions and personal connections to his subject matter. The realism and relationships that Wyeth and other contemporary master watercolorists convey through their works is presently being showcased through Jan. 15, 2012 in a uniquely important exhibit at the Holmes Gallery of the Vero Beach Museum of Art entitled “IN THE TRADITION OF WYETH: Contemporary Watercolor Masters. Five Andrew Wyeth watercolors are featured in the exhibit plus 21 additional works by American watercolor masters that were selected by the museum’s Curator of Exhibitions and Collections, Jay Williams, to illustrate Wyeth’s inﬂuence and the interplay between artistic technique and the artist’s emotional reaction to the subject matter. The fact that such a world-class exhibit is being shown in Vero Beach is unquestionably serendipitous for area art lovers and thanks, in greatest part, to the outstanding generosity and philanthropy of the museum’s top supporters. The exhibition is built around two Wyeth paintings from the museum’s permanent collection, The Wales Farm and Melting Snow on the Brandywine. The former was purchased in the spring through funds donated by the museum’s (major donor) Athena Society and the latter was recently donated to the museum by barrier island resident Douglas F. Barnard. Three additional Wyeth works forming the core of the exhibit include The Steering Oar, on loan from beachside residents Mr. and Mrs. Edward B. McLaughlin; The Stump at Kuerner’s, on loan from Dr. and Mrs. Frank Bonner; and Shooting the River, on

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in an establishment of this caliber. Unfortunately, after selecting a familiar vineyard and then waiting for quite some time, our server finally returned with news that the wine we chose was not in stock. So we selected a Cabernet Spanish Red, Apalta, 2008, Colchagua, Chile, hoping to compliment the Latin inspired dishes that we were anticipating. We chose wisely, as the Chilean Cabernet was smooth, fruity and full bodied. To begin our meal, we ordered two appetizers from the menu. Our selections were the restaurant’s popular “starters” of Tuna Tartar and a Lobster and Crab Ceviche. After another long wait our appetizers finally arrived. The Tuna Tartar was well seasoned, enhanced with capers and pleasing to the palate. The dish was accompanied by paper-thin but crispy plantains, which complimented the tender fish. It should be noted that plantains seemed to be a consistent thread of the evening. When the Lobster and Crab Ceviche arrived, it was displayed on a tray of opposite dishes, crab on one end,

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diately caught my eye, we were told it was not available. I then opted for the “Bombon Cubano” - a ﬂourless chocolate cake with liquid ganache with a side of Tres Leches ice cream. The cake was moist and the ice cream satisfying. My dinner companion chose rice pudding, billed as “Arroz con Leche”. Unfortunately the rice pudding arrived very dry, garnished with only a few dry vanilla wafers, no cream or sauce. It was a major disappointment. The tab of $184.04 before tip seemed pricey, considering the unavailability of ﬁrst choice selections, plus inconsistencies throughout the meal. The bottle of wine was $36. However, we understand the kitchen is going through changes and we will certainly be back to try the new menu once Chef Amarel has had a chance to fully implement his changes.

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It was a stormy night and with a fridge bare of food, we had to get out, either to a grocer or restaurant. After hearing that a new chef had arrived at Costa d’ Este, our favorite local resort on Ocean Drive, we made the obvious choice for our dinner time destination. Michael Amarel has taken over the kitchen from Raymond Mumford, who left for cooking school in Spain. He has spent most of his career in the luxury resort industry, most recently as a head chef at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando. His father was a culinary instructor in South Boston near Cape Cod whose student, Emeril Lagasse, invited Amarel to join him as he forged his claim to fame at The Commander’s Palace in New Orleans. Amarel left Emeril’s side to work at the Rattlesnake Club in Denver, Turnberry Isle in Miami and the Four Seasons in Palm Beach. While the restaurant is no longer strictly Cuban, The Wave focuses on Florida Caribbean food (Vero-ribbean, Amarel calls it). And although he only recently arrived and has not had time to change the menu, he is tweaking the dishes with small touches and amazing presentations, i.e. a salad that looks like a large California roll, compressed and wrapped in a single leaf, until it is pulled apart by the patron’s fork. The dishes at The Wave will continue to be indigenous to the area and organic whenever possible. Upon our arrival, we were greeted by a cheerful hostess who quickly seated us at a table by the window and away from the crowd. The restaurant’s South Beach décor reﬂects the same ambiance found throughout the famed Costa d’ Este resort. We were presented with a wine list and although adequate, the choices seemed less than one would expect

lobster on the other and garnished in the middle with a ‘mound’ of more plantain curls. The first bite posed a question: Did we mistakenly order from the dessert menu? Rather than a light flavorful dressing, both crab and lobster were heavy laden with a very sugary coconut sauce, far too sweet for what should have been a subtle enhancement of two popular crustaceans. The Catch of the Day included several choices of fresh fish and per our server’s recommendation, we selected pan-seared Alaskan halibut with a medley of vegetables accompanied by fresh mango salsa, and blackened pompano with the same vegetable medley but with a sauce of tomatoes, onion and garlic. The hearty portions of fish were fresh, flavorful and with just the right spices. Each dish was again accompanied by more plantain chips. One particular highlight of the meal was a side order of creamed spinach blended with parmesan cheese and served in a little boat. The portion was large enough to share and it was heavenly. We thought the dessert selections were limited and though the cheesecake with guava sauce imme-

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Fall fashion show heralds arrival of early snowbirds BY LISA RYMER VERO BEACH NEWSWEEKLY The recent spate of stormy weather and moderate temperatures has certainly punctuated autumn’s arrival, bringing with it a trickle of seasonal residents and a shower of fall colors. In honor of breast cancer awareness month, Blondies on Ocean held a well attended fashion preview last week at Costa d’Este Beach Resort. Usually Blondies’ owner, Trish Hickey-Reid, holds her fashion shows around the hotel pool. However, due to high winds and pelting rain, the bevy of beauties modeled recent arrivals in the lobby and

dining area. “This season’s styles are a little less revealing than what people wear in the warmer months,” says Hickey-Reid, who opened her store on Ocean Drive almost four years ago. After a record dry spell and an endless heat wave, the suggestiveness of a flash of skin -- be it one bare shoulder, a slit along the sleeve or a shorter hem paired with high boots – offers a welcome reprieve while still remaining ultra feminine. The one shoulder dress continues to be a popular fashion commodity at Blondies, first making an appearance in ancient Egypt and later in designer

collections, as seen on the First Lady at President Obama’s inaugural ball in 2008. But while the one shoulder dresses of summer trended to bright pastels, the oﬀerings by Body Language of Paris this season are elegant in eggplant, anything-but-bashful in black, and zazzy – that’s snazzy with extra zest -- in a zebra print. One shoulder dresses are also available in the Analili brand. “Blondies was the ﬁrst store in Vero Beach to carry the Miami-based designer,” says Hickey-Reid. Analili’s fetching style and brightly patterned fabrics have garnered a national following after be-

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a selection of pink feathers – the latest fad in fashion accessories -- for patrons to place in their hair. Like extensions, the feathers add volume, length, color and fun to a woman’s tresses. Parking spaces are still available on Ocean Drive during business hours indicating the season has not yet oﬃcially begun. Nonetheless, the stores have their fall inventories on display and report seeing a slight increase in sales from northerners on vacation and residents stopping in for a week or two to take down their hurricane shutters… as we approach the end of that season.

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Reid, who is currently taking customer orders in a variety of styles and colors. This year’s Eva Franco collection featured classic designs that are “sweet, fun and a little different,” says Hickey-Reid. A lace top in a creamy white can be worn with a bow around the neck or not, and the dresses were cut fuller than some other lines at the show. Proceeds from a raffle benefitted the local chapter of the American Cancer Society, flooding fashionistas with a slew of prizes from area merchants. Lindsay Naffziger, a freelance hairstylist, brought

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ing on the market only a few years. A form-ﬁtting black and white frock worn by a model at the fashion show was particularly striking, drawing gasps from both genders of the Costa crowd. Hickey-Reid also dressed a few of the models in Tata Jolie, another Miami-based designer new to Blondies, in order to gauge her clientele’s response. With the look of Hervé Léger, but a price point much more user friendly, the skin-tight dresses in cherry red were sold out by the evening’s end. “What’s nice about the material is that it’s stretchy, so it holds you in a little bit,” says Hickey

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Vero Beach High School football players Charlie Miller (1), Forrest Gaines (11), Travis Espich (69), Zach Hollers (76) stand at attention in front of Jason Redmon as he draws names for prizes at Rosewood Magnet School during All-Pro Dad’s Day. has been a wonderful addition to our school. I just love watching the dads come in here and interact with their children. All Pro Dad has gotten better and better every year.” New Indian River Schools Superintendent Fran Adams has already requested to be a guest at a future All Pro Dad’s Day and Rosewood recently observed International Walk to School Day with their All Pro Dads. Appropriate to this particular day were guests of honor from Vero Beach High School’s football team including seniors Forrest Gaines, Zach Hollers, Travis Espich, and Charlie Miller—who all attended Rosewood. “What could be better than to have football players who were former students come in and tell us how special dads really are and what’s important to them as far as being a good dad,” Dillon said. “They also shared their experience with the

ﬁfth-grade classes about transitioning from elementary school to middle school after the group breakfast.” Also on hand were Vero Beach High School Football head coach Lenny Jankowski and assistant coach Peter Deluke—both of whom have children who attend Rosewood. “I think it’s great for Rosewood to adopt this program,” Jankowski said. “Everything Tony Dungy does

is ﬁrst-class and I’ve heard about the program from several diﬀerent sources. Just being a Rosewood dad myself, it is a pretty neat deal to have an opportunity to come have breakfast with the kids and listen to some positive role models speak. “It’s a great start to their day, and it is great to see the participation of all these fathers here in the community. I’m just happy to be here.”

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Rosewood Magnet School was one of over 900 public schools in nine countries last Friday to pack its cafeteria full of fathers and their children as part of All Pro Dad’s Day. All Pro Dad is a football-themed fatherhood program of Family First, a national non-proﬁt organization founded in part by former Indianapolis Colts and Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Tony Dungy. “The central theme of All Pro Dad is to create better dads and foster better relationships between dads and their children,” said Rosewood All Pro Dad coordinator Steve Leatherman. “Dads usually aren’t in elementary schools and this is a way to bring them together in a kind of ministry for them to participate. The kids go absolutely nuts over it, and the dads do too. “At Rosewood we don’t have any male teachers,” Leatherman added. “Over breakfast is a good time to bring everyone together to build relationships and create unity with the school.” The subject of humility was a major theme at the breakfast, where the importance of honoring self and one’s opponent was discussed at length. Leatherman and fellow Rosewood dad Jason Redmon showed several touchdown celebrations from NFL games on a projections screen as examples of how not to act in either everyday life or during a game. “We were trying for 100 dads and I know we’ve come close,” Rosewood principal Deborah Dillon said. “This

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Cortez Brown had to sit before becoming St. Ed’s star BY MICHAEL BIELECKI FOR VERO BEACH NEWSWEEKLY

Pirates’ Cortez Brown makes everything look easy on the football field. Coming off St. Edward’s first victory of 2011 — and his second-straight 100-yard rushing game — Brown is showing the skills that made him Indian River County’s leader in rushing yards (844), yards per carry (8.7), and rushing touchdowns (14) last season. Whether he is making a defender miss when running the football or sacking an opposing quarterback, the Pirates’ senior moves with form, velocity, and grace. The game looks easy to him out on the field, where teammates gravitate toward him as a leader. “Everyone on the team respects him and he sets a good example for the underclassmen to try and follow,” said teammate Anderson Proctor. “He’s not only a great player on the field, but he’s also a great guy off of it.” Before learning how to lead the Pirates, though, Brown had to sit out an entire year. Upon transferring from Indian River Charter High School to St. Edward’s in 2009 he did just that in accordance with Florida High School Athletic Association rules. “Cortez came in as a sophomore, and even though he couldn’t play (in the games) he never missed a practice—that said a lot about his character,” said St. Edward’s football coach Bill Motta. “He has always been a dedicated guy.” Brown was relegated to scout team duty his first season, where he would line up and role play as the opponent’s best running back or wide receiver in practice. He would put in all of the hard work his teammates did all week in practice, but not get to dress for football games. “Not getting to play was definitely frustrating, but that year the team became family to me,” Brown said. “You never know what’s going to happen, but if you love a sport, you have to see things all the way through.” While Brown understood he would

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Cortez Brown has become on of the leaders on the St. Edward’s football team. have to sit out of the action on the football ﬁeld that fall, he wasn’t ready for the academic challenge his new school would present to him. His 3.9 grade point average at Indian River Charter High School quickly turned into a 2.6 average at St. Edward’s. “Oh my goodness, a lot was expected of me as a student at St. Edward’s,” Brown said. “I had to study a lot more than I ever had before my ﬁrst semester here. Learning how to budget my time has helped me bring my grades back up to a 3.3 grade point average.” Brown is looking forward to mak-

ing the A-B honor roll for the first time this semester and is eyeing international business and international medicine curriculums for next year when he goes off to college. Like most every kid at St. Edward’s, Brown took the Scholastic Aptitude Test very seriously and put in an extra effort to insure good scores (which he will get back by the end of the month). While Brown has heard from the football programs at Georgia Tech, Georgia Southern, Florida Institute of Technology, Lehigh, Wesleyan, Lafayette, and Georgetown, he won’t

get any scholarship oﬀers until he gets his test scores back. If he scores as he thinks he should, Brown sees himself in Washington, D.C. at this time next fall. “I can really see myself playing at Georgetown,” Brown said. “I went up there a year ago and fell in love with the coaches, campus and team. It feels like St. Edward’s; like a family. People I didn’t know would come up and talk to me, asking how I liked the campus. Coach (Kevin) Kelly came up and talked to me and I was really impressed with him.”

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Over 100 riders braved a driving rain on Sunday, peddling from the River House near the Barber Bridge, through the streets of Vero Beach to North Brevard County in the second Tour de Vero. The cyclists participated to bring awareness to coronary arterial disease and raise funds for the Vero Beach Firefighters Association. Participants had a choice of three different courses — of 34, 54 and 100 miles — which took riders through parts of Vero Beach, Winter Beach, Wabasso Beach, Sebastian, Roseland, Micco, Grant, Valkaria and Malabar. The ride was also organized to honor the fallen Indian River County fire chief and veteran cyclist Brian Nolan. At just 55, Nolan died of a heart attack after discounting some warning signs — including chest pains -- brought on by coronary arterial disease. “Brian was in his fifties like a lot of us,” said race co-organizer Dr. Jim Shafer. “He was a cyclist for many years—very athletic and very active within the community. Last year while he was up in Orlando he developed some symptoms of discomfort in his chest. He felt that it was pretty much benign but ended up dying in a model train store in Orlando (No-

lan was a nationally-acclaimed model train builder) from a heart attack.” Some 250 riders participated in 2007’s inaugural event, which raised more than $2,000 for need-based college scholarships in the name of the Vero Beach Fireﬁghters Association. This year’s event came after a threeyear hiatus and drew roughly 140 riders, each of whom paid a $45 entry fee. “The people who showed up today are hardcore—we probably would have had over 200 riders today, but the weather just didn’t cooperate,” Shafer said. “We tried to hang in there as long as we could because we didn’t want to cancel it. Some are here because they love to ride and some are here to honor Brian. Both are the right reasons to be here. “John O’Connor is the race director, and he’s done the lion’s share of the logistics and all of the other work,” Shafer added. “He deserves a lot of credit for getting us through today as do all of the other volunteers that are here today.” The entry fee included stops for food and SAG (supplies and gear) wagons to provide mechanical support for the riders if they needed it. Also included was lunch back at the River House. “We wanted everybody to stay safe and we supported them the best we could,” O’Connor said. “I tried to give

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Despite the rain more than 100 riders took part in the Tour de Vero bike race.

From front to back, Vinnie Burke, Jeff Maher, Ronaldo Tavares and Randy Walker. the riders the best instruction I could in terms of marking the course. Once they leave here, though, they were on their own. They had to obey all traﬃc laws and they had to wear a helmet— they’re at their own risk.

Scott Brinker, the owner of the Italian Grill, helped to provide lunch for the bikers. “A lot of people pitched in to make this a great event worthy of honoring Brian Nolan,” O’Connor said.

Religion As congregation grows, so does First Presbyterian

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Senior Pastor Tim Womack points to an artist’s renderings of one of the new buildings. BY SIOBHAN FITZPATRICK FOR VERO BEACH NEWSWEEKLY

On Palm Sunday 2009, Dr. Tim Womack, pastor of the First Presbyterian church in Vero, announced a bold goal to his congregation: expand the church’s facilities to the tune of approximately $7 million. At the height of the recession, the date of Womack’s declaration was particularly inauspicious as it coincided with the lowest rating of consumer confidence since the Great Depression. But this didn’t deter an enthusiastic response from his congregants. “We were very proud of the support we received from our membership,” said

Dr. Womack, speaking on behalf of himself, the elders of the church and the associate pastor all of whom were spearheading the project together. Womack said they were determined to build a virtually new “campus,” as he calls the church property and its buildings, despite the frightening economy for two reasons. First, the church had been hit hard by hurricanes Frances and Jeanne. The eight buildings on the campus were flooded with two to four feet of water causing mold to grow after the water was gone. Despite many attempts by professional mold removers, they have not been successful in removing

the growth. Thankfully, these infected buildings will be torn down and replaced by the new healthier, larger and more modern buildings. The second reason Womack and his entourage were committed to the new project during a bad recession was the increase in church membership. “We are growing with many young families and our need for education and fellowship space is crucial,” said Womack. It is no secret that for many years since its founding more than 60 years ago, some local Presbyterian families opted to attend other Christian churches in the environs because

they found them more family-friendly. Womack acknowledged there was some truth to this, but made it clear that the situation has changed since he came on board 12 years ago. “There was a time many years ago when we sorely lacked young families and a strong ministry to those families. Over the last 11 years that certainly has changed and we have many great young Christian families to serve in our congregation,” said Womack. The first step to realize the dream of new surroundings, of course, was raising money. Dr. Womack and his core group contracted RSI, a leading

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The new church is slated to be ready by Easter 2012.

Christian stewardship organization, to help guide them through a capital campaign. Based on their research, RSI said Womack could expect to raise a maximum of $6.5 million – seven hundred thousand dollars short of the projected cost. But Womack disagreed. “RSI does not know the First Presbyterian Church family – I do, and I ﬁrmly believe we will exceed that amount,” said Womack according to the church website To date, the congregants have raised more than $6 million – RSI’s prediction – but Womack is conﬁdent they will be able to raise the

remaining funds this fall and expects the building to be completed right on time – Easter 2012. Located in Vero’s Royal Palm area, many of the church’s neighbors – some of them members of the church and many of them not – were instrumental in helping the project to move forward by supporting the closure of Broadway, a street that intersected the property. “We will be able to establish a culde-sac and a walk-through that is beneﬁcial for both the church and the neighborhood. It is very important for us to have the support of our neighbors and also to have the neigh-

bors traversing our property, including walking dogs, taking walks, riding bikes,” said Womack. Once the work is completed, plenty of room will be dedicated to the church’s youth groups –providing much more room than the current space allows. “We will be able to provide the ministry what they need to be most eﬀective for our youth,” said the church’s youth director, Margaret Dickey. This will allow current programs, like Quest Kids Club, to accommodate more children. Quest is an after school program for children K through 5th grades, which meets

weekly and follows the Indian River County School calendar. The kids are picked up at school and arrive “on campus” to enjoy a snack and fellowship with their friends. The smaller children participate in “Little Kidmo” – an interactive, media-based program that reinforces Bible-themed messages in innovative ways. The older children participate in “Faith In Motion.” Junior high and senior high students will have their own rooms, too. “Everything up there will be top notch and useful to their growth in Christ and for them to grow as individuals,” said Dickey.

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Obituaries Harold ‘Sarge Martin’ Barrett Harold “Sarge Martin” Barrett, 86, died Oct. 4, 2011, at VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and lived in Vero Beach. He was an owner/operator in trucking, hauling Indian River citrus and Florida produce. Survivors include his son, Richard Barrett; and sister, Cecelia Golieri of Vero Beach.. A guestbook is available at www. coxgiﬀordseawinds.com.

Brian Cousens Brian Cousens, 59, died Sept. 30, 2011, at the VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach. He was born in Rockland, Maine, and lived in Vero Beach for more than 15 years, coming from Lakeland. He worked as a medical supply specialist for Perkins Medical Supply and Osceola Home Health Care for many years. Survivors include his daughter, Kelly Chapman and son, Jason Cousens, both of Florida; numerous siblings; and three 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.com.

David A. Crowley David A. Crowley, 68, died Sept. 26, 2011, at his home. He was born in Fitchburg, Mass., and lived in Vero Beach for 41 years, coming from his birthplace. He served in the Navy. He was author of “Legend of Santa and his Friends.” Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Joan Crowley of Vero Beach; sons, Edward Arthur Crowley of Fort Lauderdale and Arthur Edward Crowley of Cocoa; daughter, Joanne Harvey of West Palm Beach; sister, Dorothy Hoagland of Lowell, Mass.; brother, James O. Crowley of Gardner, Mass.; six grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren. A guestbook is available at www.struckfuneralhome.com.

was born in Providence, R.I., and lived in Vero Beach since 2007, coming from Sebastian. He earned a certiﬁcate as a CNA and medical assistant from Indian River State College. He was a lieutenant in the Coast Guard Reserves, which coincided with a government career that included service in the Social Security Administration, the National Bureau of Standards and the Department of the Navy and Treasury Department. He was a volunteer for the Sebastian Police Department, Vero Beach Theatre Guild, Youth Sailing Foundation and VNA Hospice in Vero Beach. He was a past president of the Walker’s Glen Home Owners Association in Vero Beach. He was a member of Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Vero Beach. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn of 58 years; son, Jim Daly of Vero Beach; and sister, Patricia A. Cotter of Warwick, R.I. . Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County, 6230 77th St., Vero Beach, FL 32967. A guestbook is available at www.lowtherfuneralhome.com.

James E. Daly Jr., 79, died Oct. 1, 2011, at the VNA Hospice House. He

Vernita Jones Vernita Jones, 59, died Sept. 29, 2011. She was born in Vero Beach and lived in Wabasso for 40 years. Survivors include her husband, Rev. Sylvester Jones Jr. of Wabasso; son, Mervin Jones of Wabasso; brothers, Joseph Simmons of Giﬀord and Freddie Horne and Alfred Horne, both of Santiago, Calif.; sisters, Mildred Horne of Santiago, Lucille Bartee of Orlando and Johnnie Simmons, Clinetta Stuckey, Jackie Austin and Freddie Mae Joseph, all of Vero Beach; and 10 grandchildren.

Lillian Hastings Lillian Hastings, 82, died Sept. 30, 2011, at Atlantic Healthcare Center, Vero Beach. She was born in Hazardville, Conn., and lived in Vero Beach for more than 50 years, coming from her birthplace. She was a teacher in the Indian River County School System for 16 years, retiring in 1987. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church. Survivors include her sister, Patricia Poehaert of Daytona Beach; and niece, Deborah White of Enﬁeld, Conn. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County, P.O. Box 644, Vero Beach, FL 32961. A guestbook is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com. Alice E. High, 90, died Oct. 3, 2011, at Royal Palm Convalescent Center in Vero Beach. She was born in Des

Nurse Association and Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960. An Online Guestbook is available at www. strunkfuneralhome.

Donald Beach Locklin Donald Beach Locklin, 55, died Sept. 29, 2011, at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach. He was born in Long Branch, N.J., and moved to Vero Beach in 1975 from Little Silver, N.J. Most recently, he was a part-time resident of Vero, coming from Ghent, N.Y. While living in Vero Beach he worked at Indian River Memorial Hospital and at the Mecca Nursing Home. Survivors include his mother, Susan Beach Locklin Manson of Vero Beach; brother, Bill Manson; sister, Dana Powers of Ridgeﬁeld, Conn.; and companion of 20 years, Gloria Lavinsky of Ghent, N.Y. Memorial contributions may be made to Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960. An online guest book is available at www. strunkfuneralhome.com.

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Alice E. High James E. Daly Jr.

Moines, Iowa, and lived in Vero Beach for 27 years, coming from Rockford, Ill. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. Survivors include her son, Patrick E. High of West Palm Beach; daughter, Heidi Pederson of Vero Beach; and four grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1850 Sixth Ave., Vero Beach, FL 32960. A guest book may be signed at www. strunkfuneralhome.com.

Audley G. ‘Jake’ Norwood, 85, of Vero Beach, FL, died Oct. 2, 2011 at the VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach. Born in Oxford, Miss., he had been a resident of Vero Beach for 31 years coming from Williamstown, N.J. He retired from the Vero Beach Press Journal. He was a volunteer Ambulance Driver in Indian River County. He was a Parishioner at Saint John of the Cross Catholic Church in Vero Beach, as well as a member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Helen Council in Vero Beach. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Helen P. Norwood of Vero Beach; three sons, Joseph C. Desmond (Jama) of Vero Beach, Michael J. Desmond (Maryellen) of Philadelphia,, and Phillip M. Norwood ( Linda ) of Lancaster, Ohio; two daughters, Dorothy Smith (Smitty) of Cave City, Ken., and Dirinda Starr Collins ( Randy ) of Port Orange; one sister and six grandchildren. Contributions may be made to Visiting

Rita Marion G. Pearce, 92, died Sept. 28, 2011, at Indian River Estates Medical Center. She was born in East Greenville, Pa., and lived in Vero Beach for 29 years, coming from Barto, Pa. She was a member of Vero Beach Duplicate Bridge Club. She volunteered at the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County and was an associate member of Community Church of Vero Beach. Survivors include her daughter, Candace Pearce of Tallahassee; and two grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County, 230 77th St., P.O. Box 644, Vero Beach, FL 32961. A guestbook is available at www. strunkfuneralhome.com.

Lyle Ira Reed Lyle Ira Reed, 76, died Sept. 30, 2011, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, West Palm Beach.

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Charlotte Falk Eugenia Ring Schricker Eugenia Ring Schricker, 85, died Oct. 5, 2011 at her home in Indian

Charlotte “Chaddie” Falk, 91, died Sept. 23, 2011. She was a resident of Milwaukee, Wis., and Vero Beach.

Leonard Kurgan Leonard S. Kurgan, 78, died Oct. 7, 2011, at the VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach. He was born in Boston, Mass., and lived in Vero Beach for six years, coming from Jensen Beach. He served overseas in the Army. Prior to his retirement, he worked as a branch manager in Philadelphia for Fruehauf Tractor Trailer for many years. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Sandra; son, Eric Kurgan of Pennsauken, N.J.; daughter, Jacquie Youngs of Satellite Beach; and one grandchild. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 4360 Northlake Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410, in honor of Craig Alan Kurgan. An online

Arthur Richard McNees, 87, died Oct. 6, 2011, at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach. He was born in Chadron, Neb., and lived in Vero Beach for 29 years, coming from Salt Lake City, Utah. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, June W. McNees of Vero Beach; sons, Timothy R. McNees of Salt Lake City and Brandon C. McNees of Port St. Lucie; four grandchildren; and seven greatgrandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society of Vero Beach, P.O. Box 644, Vero Beach, FL 32961. An online guestbook is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.

Lisa Reynolds Lisa Marie Reynolds, 50, died Oct. 5, 2011, at her home. She was born in Troy, Ohio, and lived in Vero Beach since 1996. She worked as office manager at Raymond James. She was a member of the National Rifle Association. Survivors include her husband of eight years, Timothy Reynolds; sons, Rick Posey of Georgia and Kenneth Posey of Alabama; sisters, Tonya Hutchinson and Sue Maxwell; brother, Christopher Hutchinson; and five grandchildren. Condolences may be sent through www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.

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Andrew Stone, 72, died Sept. 17, 2011, at VNA Hospice, Vero Beach. He was born in Jamaica, N.Y., and lived in Vero Beach for seven years, coming from Buﬀalo, N.Y. He was an Army veteran. Before retirement, he worked for the IRS. Survivors include his wife, Rosemarie Stone of Vero Beach; son, Jonathan Stone; daughters, Kathleen Stone, Jennifer Stone and Elizabeth Stone; and sister, Eleanor Breckenridge. A guestbook is available at www.aycock-hillcrest. com.

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Beatrice A. Hill, 93, died Oct. 8, 2011, at the VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach. She was born in Buffalo, N.Y., and lived in Vero Beach for 11 years, coming from St. Petersburg. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her son, Harrison Hill of Murrells Inlet, S.C.; daughters, Nola Hill Reisch of Vero Beach and Jackie Rydman of Westport, Wash.; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Clarence Hill. Services: No services are planned at this time. An online guestbook is available at www. coxgiffordseawinds.com.

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Fay Arnold Scent, 80, died Oct. 2, 2011, at the VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach. She was born in Fort Pierce and was a lifelong resident of Vero Beach. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Vero Beach. She was a graduate of Vero Beach High School Class of 1949 and also attended Florida Southern in Lakeland. Survivors include her daughter, Laura S. McCoy of Vero Beach; sons, Clyde R. Scent and Scott Lee Scent, both of Vero Beach; six grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960. A guest book may be signed at www. coxgiﬀordseawinds/obituaries.php.

Joseph A. Pelletier, 71, died Oct. 4, 2011, at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach. He was born in Waterbury, Conn., and lived in Vero Beach for 12 years, coming from Plantsville, Conn. He was a veteran of the Navy. Before retirement, he was a truck driver for New Penn in Connecticut for 35 years. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Louise Pelletier of Vero Beach; sisters, Emma Mezzanotte of Old Orchard Beach, Maine, and Teresa Corcorane of Waterbury; and brothers, Larry Pelletier and Robert Pelletier, both of Southington, Conn. A guestbook is available at www.aycock-hillcrest.com.

Jeanette Grandage, 88, died Oct. 6, 2011, at her home. She was born in Crete, Neb., and lived in Vero Beach for 32 years, coming from Hudson, Ohio. She was a graduate of Crete High School and attended the University of Nebraska. During World War II, she worked as chief clerk and secretary at the Lincoln Air Force Base. She was a member of St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church, Vero Beach. Survivors include her sons, Brad and John Grandage; daughters, Kimberly Nadel and Lisa Grandage; 10 grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 475 43rd Ave., Vero Beach, FL 32968. An online guestbook is available at www. strunkfuneralhome.com.

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Terry Richmond, 61, died Oct. 2, 2011, at his home. He was born in Gastonia, N.C., and lived in Vero Beach for 51 years, coming from his birthplace. Before retirement in 2003, he was employed by the U.S. Postal Service in Vero Beach, main branch. He attended Central Assembly of God in Vero Beach. He attended Indian River Community College. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Janice Richmond of Vero Beach; daughters, Joyce Shor and Angie Owl, both of Vero Beach; and seven grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960. A guest book may be signed at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.

She was of the Catholic faith. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Sands Gordon Falk; and siblings, Francis Graner, Margaret Schumaker and Robert Graner. Survivors include her sons, Gordon Falk, Robert Falk and Michael Falk; daughters, Kathleen Fisher, Mary Mehan, Barbara Falk and Elizabeth Sather; sister, Mary Ann Ricker; 32 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Rose-moor Foundation, 243 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10016.

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River Estates West in Vero Beach. In 1986 she and husband Otto moved to Fort Pierce and became an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach where she sang in the choir and participated in the women’s circle ministry. Genie and her husband moved into Indian River Estates in 2001 and continued to enjoy an active retirement lifestyle. An avid traveler, Genie and her husband lived for short periods in Iran, Sri Lanka and Venezuela. In lieu of ﬂowers, the family has requested donations to Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.

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He was born in Grand Rapids, Mich., and moved to Vero Beach in the early 1970s, coming from Michigan. He was in the music industry. He was a member of the VFW Post 3918, American Legion Post 39 and Order of the Eagles. Survivors include his son, Lyle Reed II of Vero Beach; and one grandchild. A guestbook is available at www.coxgiﬀordseawinds.com.

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Address 840 Island Club Sq. 1136 Governors Way 611 Honeysuckle Lane 219 Park Shores Cir. 219B 5400 Highway A1A

Address: Subdivision: List Date: List Price: Sell Date: Sell Price: Listing Broker: Listing Agent: Selling Broker: Selling Agent:

131 Anchor Dr. Anchor the Moorings 8/31/2010 $1,675,000 10/3/2011 $1,480,000 The Moorings Realty Sales Co. Erika Ross Dale Sorensen Real Estate, Inc. Sally Woods

Address: Subdivision: List Date: List Price: Sell Date: Sell Price: Listing Broker: Listing Agent: Selling Broker: Selling Agent:

50 Clubhouse Ct. Orchid Island 1/21/2009 $899,000 10/4/2011 $760,000 Dale Sorensen Real Estate, Inc. Nancy Hardy Dale Sorensen Real Estate, Inc. Joan Cook

Address: Subdivision: List Date: List Price: Sell Date: Sell Price: Listing Broker: Listing Agent: Selling Broker: Selling Agent:

9170 Seasons Terrace Seasons 2/1/2011 $535,000 9/30/2011 $485,000 Alex MacWilliam, Inc. Ronald Spoto Farless Properties, LLC Gary Farless

Address: Subdivision: List Date: List Price: Sell Date: Sell Price: Listing Broker: Listing Agent: Selling Broker: Selling Agent:

1936 Ocean Ridge Cir. Oceanridge 5/12/2011 $490,000 9/30/2011 $460,000 Dale Sorensen Real Estate, Inc. Daniel Luce Dale Sorensen Real Estate, Inc. Helayne Sipes

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560 Sundance Tr. N Indian Trails 4/5/2011 $490,000 9/30/2011 $405,000 Dale Sorensen Real Estate, Inc. Kim Cybulski Dale Sorensen Real Estate, Inc. Kim Cybulski

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2045 Autumn Ln. Seasons 2/17/2011 $400,000 9/29/2011 $388,000 MarreroTeam.com Real Estate Jose’ Marrero Lakeside Realty Nancy Spain

Address: Subdivision: List Date: List Price: Sell Date: Sell Price: Listing Broker: Listing Agent: Selling Broker: Selling Agent:

1768 Coral Way N Seagrove 4/4/2011 $435,000 9/29/2011 $364,000 Laurel Agency, Inc. Peter Robinson Laurel Agency, Inc. Frances Tomlinson

Address: Subdivision: List Date: List Price: Sell Date: Sell Price: Listing Broker: Listing Agent: Selling Broker: Selling Agent:

304 Holly Rd. Vero Beach 6/15/2011 $399,900 9/30/2011 $355,000 Alex MacWilliam, Inc. Ed Sullivan Norris & Company Lucy Hendricks

Subdivision Island Club of Vero Bermuda Club River Oaks Estate Park Shores Vista del Mar

List Date 3/10/2009 8/24/2010 2/25/2011 7/4/2011 6/5/2011

List Price $369,000 $395,000 $275,000 $155,000 $79,900

Sell Date 9/30/2011 9/29/2011 10/3/2011 10/3/2011 9/30/2011

Sell Price $355,000 $337,000 $240,000 $142,000 $70,632

Listing Broker/Agent Norris & Company/Debbie Bell David Walsh & Associates RE/Opey Angelone Alex MacWilliam, Inc./Craig Von Kohorn Dale Sorensen Real Estate, Inc./Ann Darling Ron Rennick Auctions, REALTORS/Ron Rennick

Selling Broker/Agent Norris & Company/Debbie Bell Dale Sorensen Real Estate, Inc./Sally Baskin Dale Sorensen Real Estate, Inc./Walter Davis Coldwell Banker Ed Schlitt/Kathy Nystrom Dale Sorensen Real Estate, Inc./Dick Davis

Mainland Real Estate Sales – September 29-October 5 Address: Subdivision: List Date: List Price: Sell Date: Sell Price: Listing Broker: Listing Agent: Selling Broker: Selling Agent:

1070 27th Ave. Indian River Farms 2/28/2011 $325,000 9/30/2011 $285,000 Ron Rennick Auctions, REALTORS Ron Rennick Phoenix Acquistions, Inc. Elaine Amy

Address: Subdivision: List Date: List Price: Sell Date: Sell Price: Listing Broker: Listing Agent: Selling Broker: Selling Agent:

2024 Plainfield Dr. SW Millstone Landing 1/8/2011 $255,000 10/3/2011 $254,000 Real Living All Florida Realty Bob Lewis NMLS NMLS AGENT

Address: Subdivision: List Date: List Price: Sell Date: Sell Price: Listing Broker: Listing Agent: Selling Broker: Selling Agent:

5955 Brae Burn Cir. Brae Burn Estates 7/21/2011 $234,900 9/30/2011 $214,370 H & W Real Estate Matt Harrington Re/Max Riverside Becky Boncek

Address: Subdivision: List Date: List Price: Sell Date: Sell Price: Listing Broker: Listing Agent: Selling Broker: Selling Agent:

3500 6th Pl. SW Walking Horse Hammock 7/6/2011 $209,900 10/3/2011 $207,900 Re/Max Classic Kelly Fischer Re/Max Classic Kelly Fischer

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