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lagoon and identifying where it is located. The map transformed the abstract idea of pollution that’s not visible into something very real, and as a visual tool helped convince the city council to implement the new law. Had ORCA received a full grant from the Impact 100 group, the proposal was to develop a curriculum for science students at all the high schools in Indian River County as a pilot program for a national template. “Ultimately, the goal is to create the next generation of environmental stewards that will be protecting our ecosystems and, ultimately, their own

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help get the study underway. The Indian River Lagoon is the most biologically diverse estuary in the United States, said Dr. Edith “Edie” Widder, a deep sea biologist who founded ORCA in 2005 to help save the oceans. The partial grant, combined with an additional $20,000 from an anonymous donor, enabled ORCA to partner with science students at Indian River Charter High School to test the waters between the Merrill Barber Bridge and the 17th Street Bridge. Those findings were the basis of a pollution gradient map illustrating the degree of contamination in the

VERO BEACH -- Last week’s vote by the Vero Beach City Council restricting the use of fertilizers near waterways is an example of policy makers and scientists working together for the economic well being of a community. A recent study of the Indian River Lagoon, with a value to the region estimated at $1 billion, shows local concentrations of toxicity in areas where unrestricted runoff is highest. The new ordinance also requires additional training for commercial fertilizer and pesticide operators and reinforces an already existing prohi-

bition against blowing grass clippings into storm drains, waterways, streets and sidewalks. The pollution study was underwritten by a grant from Indian River Impact 100, a women’s philanthropic group established four years ago that now has about 348 members, each pledging $1,000 to improve the lives of children and provide educational opportunities. Although not a recipient of a full $100,000 grant, Ocean Research Conservation Association (ORCA), a nonprofit based in Fort Pierce that is dedicated to marine preservation throughout the region, received $16,000 last year from Impact 100 to

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lizer “because it gets taken up by the plants or washed into the soil,” he said. He also avoids application when the weather forecast calls for rain. The course, comprised of seashore paspalum turf, is irrigated with water from the main relief canal as another conservation method. In addition to fine tuning his recipe for lawn maintenance, which Wright insisted costs no more than conventional approaches, he added aquatic vegetation to the course’s lakes to help filter drainage water of contaminants. The winners for the 2012 Impact 100 grants will be announced April 19.

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Former city attorney claims second FPL vote needed BY BARBARA YORESH VERO BEACH NEWSWEEKLY

For more than three decades, attorney Charles Vitunac provided legal advice to local governments in Palm Beach and Indian River counties. When he retired last year as Vero Beach city attorney amid termination proceedings, Vitunac could have opted to cease involvement with city aﬀairs. But the barrier island resident has maintained a keen interest in Vero Beach. He has been critical of the way city oﬃcials are moving ahead with the sale of Vero’s power plant to Florida Power & Light. He maintains the referendum approved last November by city voters to proceed with a deal to lease the power plant site does not meet the requirements of the city’s charter and will require additional voter approval. To that end, Vitunac said he is pre-

pared to institute a legal action against the city unless voters are given an opportunity to vote to approve or reject an actual lease document. He has set up a legal fund called “Save Our City” at Wells Fargo Bank and so far has $2,000 earmarked to help fund a lawsuit against the city if City Council does not conduct another referendum once an actual lease agreement has been written and presented. Vitunac predicted that if a lawsuit were ﬁled, the council would likely ﬁeld questions posed by the presiding judge as to whether they and voters knew the details of the proposed lease and sale deal before the referendum. “If they say they don’t know that yet – the price, the penalties for extricating from existing power contracts, the value of the asset – I think a judge would rule that the charter requires another referendum,” Vitunac said.

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Last week, Vitunac agreed to share with Vero Beach Newsweekly his reason for taking a public stand on the power plant issue. “That referendum sold to the public is that it (approval) just keeps the process (of negotiations with FPL) going. Days after passage, (Mayor) Pilar (Turner) said it was a mandate by the voters to sell the (power) system. They passed the referendum by a false process and sold the city voters a bill of goods. “I don’t believe the referendum satisﬁes the (city) charter requirement. To this day, there is no lease and the charter says such lease shall be approved by voters,” Vitunac said. “There’s no good reason not to let the people vote (on an actual lease contract).” Vitunac said estimates by City Manager Jim O’Connor and the city’s transactional attorneys that a sale deal could take up to two years to negotiate begs the question as to why some council members felt such urgency for a Nov. 8 referendum on a lease of the power plant property. “What’s the rush if it will take two years to get a sale document? They could have just done a straw ballot to determine voters’ interest,” Vitunac said. As per Section 5.05 of the charter, 14 city-owned parks and other parcels “may not be sold, leased, traded, or given away by the city unless such sale, lease, trade or gift is approved by a vote of the electors of the City of Vero Beach.” A subsection states the properties may be leased without a referendum only for public or civic purposes which serve recreational, artistic or cultural purpose including incidental concessions. Interim City Attorney Wayne Coment – who previously worked with Vitunac at City Hall – has stated he believes the referendum language was suﬃcient to proceed with a lease of the power plant site without the need for another referendum. However, Coment said nothing precluded

going to a second referendum to approve a utility sale although “council has the authority to buy and sell things.” At a meeting on Oct. 25 prior to the election/referendum vote, Coment noted that passage of the referendum did not bind council to execute a lease and it was his view that the electorate had to “approve a specific lease.” When asked why he has chosen to take a proactive stance regarding what he calls a faulty referendum – as well as writing letters to the editor and columns in opposition to the proposed utility sale before the Nov. 8 election - Vitunac didn’t hesitate to answer. “If I don’t do something, who will? I care about the city of Vero Beach and I care about my electric service which has been better under Vero electric. And I don’t want my taxes to double. “Nobody’s for fat in government. It needs to run as efficiently as possible. But the enterprise (funds) are keeping taxes low. Why get rid of them? Without them, taxes would have to be raised or services cut,” Vitunac said. Vitunac said he is acting alone in his effort to force another referendum before a formal lease or sale deal with FPL can be consummated. He also believes that by the time all the negotiations with FPL and the city’s power providers are resolved, there will be different council members on the dais. “My sense is that the council sitting at that time will vote to hold a referendum because (some of the) people now on council won’t be there then. “I’m an individual in this although there are people who are encouraging me. There will be no lawsuit if the city takes the lease to the voters as required by the charter. If they fail to do that, there will be a lawsuit. People deserve to vote on this issue,” Vitunac said.

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VERO BEACH – Boston Red Sox starting catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Alex Cobb and former Dodger great Ron Perranoski will appear at Marathon Baseball Fundraiser to benefit the family of Brian Simpson. Simpson was murdered in November after walking in on his home being burglarized. The marathon is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Jan. 15 at Bob Summers Field, 3451 Indian River Drive East, Vero Beach. Donations to help the Simpson family will be accepted throughout the day, including a Chinese auction featuring restaurant gift certificates, deep sea fishing excursions, airboat rides, golf outings and a baseball signed by Chet Lemon, a member of the 1984 World Champion Detroit Tigers. The daylong baseball game will feature local players between 13 and 17 playing as many innings as possible to raise additional money. For registration information or to sponsor the event, contact Maria Lawson at (772) 633-3956 or visit www.treasurecoasthurricanes.com.

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The final phase of the Indian River County beach restoration project is under way VERO BEACH -- The Heritage Center will explore the history of Indian with 110,000 cubic yards of sand expected to be dumped over a 1.2 mile stretch from Sea View to just south of Treasure Shores. The nearly 6,500 truckloads of River County at an event Thursday, Jan. 26 from 5 to 9 p.m. On display will be collections of vintage photos and postcards courtesy of sand will keep Treasure Shores Beach Park closed through March 15. B.T. Cooksey and George Hamner as well as Mr. Hammers’ collection of citrus crate labels. Local authors Pam Cooper, Ellen Stanley, Rody Johnson, Bill Harp and Janie Tickets are $5 per person and may be purchased at the door. Admission is Gould will also be present as well as Charlotte Terry with her audio “Cracker free if you become a new member of Vero Heritage that evening. Tales” and representatives from Osceola Park and Original Town NeighborFor more information, call (772) 770-2263 or e-mail at veroheritage@bellhood Associations. The Indian River County Historical Society and the Indian south.net. River Genealogical Society will also be represented.

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VERO BEACH -- John Lee, first hired as an electric engineering technician in 1980, will retire from the utility on March 2. Lee, who served 15 months as acting electric utility director, will leave his position as customer service manager after serving 32 years with the city and the celebration of his 62nd birthday on Feb. 28. City Manager Jim O’Connor said Lee was able to provide him with needed historical perspective based on Lee’s long tenure with the city. Lee has served as customer service manager since 1999. No decision has been made on a possible replacement. O’Connor said he will examine the structure of the department, which is expected to be impacted as a result of the possible sale of the city’s electric system. Lee served as acting electric utility director after former Electric Utility Director R.B. Sloan resigned in November 2009. The city never appointed anyone to fill the vacant position. However, the city hired outside transactional attorneys to handle the negotiations for a possible sale of the utility with Florida Power and Light.

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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — The Salvation Army of Indian River County collected $97,700 at 12 locations in November and December, collecting more than $25,000 in the final 10 days. It’s the third year in a row the organization’s net fundraising efforts have exceeded its goal, said Major Sam VanDenberg. The nonprofit organization had set a goal for 2011 of $80.000. Although last year’s gross donations were higher, the net amount realized by the charity was less because of payroll expenses. This year, the Salvation Army used all volunteer bell ringers, allowing more donations to go directly to needy families. The Red Kettle Campaign is the Salvation Army of Indian River County’s largest fundraiser. Proceeds from the campaign support programs, including the mobile feeding canteen, social services, rent and utility assistance, food pantry and after-school activities for children.

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VERO BEACH -- David Rodriguez, who arrived in Vero Beach in 2006 as the executive chef of Costa d’Este, will open a wine and tapas restaurant on Jan. 16 on Miracle Mile. Cork and Tapas will feature his Latin fusion twist on the traditional Spanish offering. He will also have a wine list of 75 domestic and international vineyards available by the glass and bottle along with a unique dessert menu. In addition, there will be a package business, so customers can purchase their favorite wines for private consumption. Cork will continue to permit cigar smoking in the bar and on the patio, making available the custom tobacco blends Rodriguez has hand-rolled in Miami for his neighboring business, the Havana Cigar Club. “We’re interested in year round business,” said Rodriguez. Cork and Tapas will be located at 2101 Indian River Boulevard, Suite #105.

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We are all in this together In the coming week the Quail Valley Club will hold its annual Charities Cup. If next week’s event is as successful as last year’s, Quail Valley will raise more than $300,000 to help local agencies providing vital services to children and families. The Quail Valley Club is not alone in its efforts to help families in our community who are unable, for many different reasons, to meet their basic needs. The John’s Island Foundation and the John’s Island Service League, among many other groups, each year make a deep and lasting impact on the lives of thousands of Indian River County residents. Most of the people who receive this help will likely never be in a position to afford a home on the barrier island. And yet, hundreds of generous barrier island residents will this season attend countless fundraising events for local agencies meeting the needs of people who seldom have occasion to cross the Indian River Lagoon. Beyond attending seasonal fundraisers held to help the Homeless Family Center, Big Brothers and Big Sisters and Youth Guidance, just to

name a few, generous seasonal residents and year-round residents alike give to the Community Foundation, the Indian River Medical Center Foundation, the Environmental Learning Center, the Giﬀord Activity Center, McKee Botanical Gardens, Hibiscus Children’s Center, the Vero Beach Museum of Art, the Riverside Children’s Theatre – the list goes on and on. Thoughtful contributors to local non-proﬁt agencies live west of town, downtown, on the south barrier island, in the central beach area, in Indian River Shores, and Orchid Island. Each of them, to a person, is a member of a larger community, which they care about and help to support. This week the Vero Beach Utilities Commission pledged to consider the impact any of the city’s utility decisions will have on the broader community. We applaud their perspective, because we are all, in fact, residents of Indian River County. If the city struggles, everyone in the county will be adversely impacted, just as everyone who is in any way involved in the local economy is hurt by the currently high utility rates.

Quite simply, we are all in this together. As Utility Commission member Toby Hill put it, “They are my neighbors and my friends. Of course, I am going to consider how our decisions impact them.” Hill was referring specifically to the decisions the city has to make about its electric and water and sewer utilities. But his point is just as applicable to any local issue. For example, regardless of where one lives in the county, everyone benefits from a school system committed to providing quality education. If we are to have a strong local economy, and if we are to enjoy all the positive effects lower unemployment and higher wages can have on a community, then we must never be content with one or two excellent private schools, as valuable as they may be to the families they serve. We must also have a public school system that offers an excellent education to all our children. We are all in this together. It is interesting how issues as seemingly mundane and limited as utility rates actually bring into broader relief the much larger truth that, while

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Five years ago, our family dog was hit by a car in front of the house. It happened right after the holidays as the children were returning to school. Everyone said to wait before getting another pet, let time pass and allow the wounds of the heart to heal. But with each new day, the loss seemed to become more pronounced. Our little rescue dog from the Humane Society had been a saving grace to our family, a unifying presence that never argued back, was always in the mood for play, and readily snuggled up whenever one of us needed comfort. Finally, as tempers flared and the acting-out behaviors intensified, I took my children back to the Humane

Society, desperate for a puppy. Only this time, we were the ones needing rescuing. In a couple of weeks, we will celebrate Katie’s fifth birthday. Since her arrival, she has LISA RYMER helped care for our family, generating plenty of love and teaching responsibility. As I hear about the trials and tribulations of friends and colleagues, many of them struggling with financial difficulties, marital woes and even the death of loved ones, it’s ironic that people rely on their pets to help see them through. Local Realtor, Anne Conklin, says her cat of 15 years, Abaco, brings her

great comfort, particularly after her husband’s death in 2010. They found the cat together in 1998 while cruising on their boat in the Bahamas. “There’s only the two of us now,” says Conklin, who may have otherwise spent the holidays alone. Kristine, a single mother whose difficulties finding a job put a damper on the recent holiday, says her dogs, Gator and Calypso, both rescue animals, help get rid of her doldrums and keep her motivated. “When I’m feeling lonely and depressed, my dogs force me out of the house to take them for walks in the park,” she says. “Just watching them play gives me joy. Their unconditional love is what keeps me going.” The irony is not lost on Ilka Daniel, director of animal protective services at the Humane Society.

This Christmas, she was responsible for the care of six orphaned puppies only a few days old that were abandoned in a wooded area near Old Dixie Highway. The puppies required around-theclock care and regular bottle feedings, for which Daniels enlisted the help of four generations of family members. On Christmas night, as she tucked her seven-year-old granddaughter into bed, she said, “Grandma, this was the best Christmas ever.” “It wasn’t so much what we were doing for the puppies,” Daniels explains. “It’s what they were doing for us.” Lisa Rymer is a newspaper and television journalist who resides in Vero Beach. She can be contacted at LisaRymer@comcast.net.

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doing what he could to make the lives of others better. Goode died while serving our country, engaged in the war against tyranny. He worked hand in hand with other men of different faiths to care for those in fear who face death. He embodied interfaith in action by serving in our military. As I participate in these community events, as I march and pray, I realize that they their stories can be shared in concert. We all benefit when we not only honor and remember them, but find opportunities to emulate the way that they lived out their values as acts of service. Join me at Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and/or at the Service of the Four Chaplains or find other ways to take the stories and examples of these young men to heart and bring them into our world. Rabbi Michael Birnholz has served Temple Beth Shalom in Vero Beach since 2002. One of his goals is bringing Jewish values and wisdom to the wider community.

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ship, the Dorchester, was torpedoed by a German U-boat and sank. Of the 902 people on board only 230 survived. Rabbi Goode joined with three other Chaplains on board (a Priest and two Protestant ministers) to care for the soldiers and sailors as the ship began to sink. They gave up their gloves, their life vests, and sang and prayed together in order to save lives even as they went down with the ship. Andrew Goodman was in Philadelphia, Miss., for a voter registration drive. On June 21, 1964, he and two other civil rights workers (one white and one black) were arrested and murdered by the local sheriff working in concert with the Klu Klux Klan. It took the efforts of the FBI and state police six weeks to find where they were buried and then more than 50 years to bring the killers to justice. Goodman died while standing up for tolerance, equality, human dignity and justice. He was an average citizen

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In the next month or so I have the opportunity, as I do every year, to participate in observances that connect me to two under-the-radar Jewish heroes, Rabbi Alexander Goode (WWII) and Andrew Goodman (Civil Rights movement). Other than the fact that that the Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and the service of the Four Chaplains -- when I honor and remember each of them -- happen within a month of each other, I would not normally connect them. Then I noticed they shared the same initials “AG” and I realized maybe I need to allow the story of these two men to resonate with each other. In life Alexander Goode and Andrew Goodman had very different experiences. Alexander Goode was the son of a Rabbi who followed in his father’s footsteps. After seeing a service for the Unknown Soldier he con-

nected his studies and works as a Rabbi to acts of military service seeking to be a chaplain. Andrew Goodman grew up as part of a family that was devoted to intellectual and RABBI MICHAEL BIRNHOLZ social justice pursuits. As a young man he was involved in protests and quickly moved from protesting President Lyndon Johnson’s presence at the World’s Fair to joining the Freedom Summer project on behalf of the Congress for Racial Equality (CORE). While they died 20 years apart and in very different ways, they both provided some of the highest acts of service to humankind. Alexander Goode was a lieutenant in the US Army serving as a chaplain. He was on a troop carrier in route to Europe. On February 3, 1944 the

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tournament on Jan. 19. All events are open to the public, though space is ﬁlling up, Lincoln noted. In the 10 years of running the Quail Valley Charity, organizers have raised $2.2 million that has been donated to its target recipients involved with children and education. The event raised $300,000 last year alone. “This year we are supporting 22 charities plus the Quail Valley Foundation, which supports the educational goals of the personnel at Quail Valley,” Lincoln said. The schedule is as follows: Jan. 14-Kids’ Fun Run, 7 am, $15-$25; Jan. 16-Gourmet Guest Chef Dinner, 6 pm, $200 per person; Jan. 18-Shopping for Children, Oceanside Shops, 5:30-8:30 pm; Jan. 19-Duplicate Bridge, 9 am-2 pm, $65; Jan. 19-21-Tennis Tournament, 8 am, $175 per player; Jan. 20-21-Golf Tournament, 9 am, $300 per golfer; Jan. 21-Grand Gala Cocktail Buﬀet & Auction, 6-10 pm, For more information call 772-4922020.

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Art Stroll shines a light on Sun Up Center BY CHRISTINA TASCON VERO BEACH NEWSWEEKLY

VERO BEACH -- The Sun Up Center helps present new horizons to its clients, so a sunrise/sunset theme for their latest fundraiser at Tropic Art and Frame was very ﬁtting. Dawn Orre, co-owner of Tropic Art & Frame with her husband, Lee, know personally what it takes to help a developmentally challenged individual. Dawn’s sister is a “special needs” adult and when her parents passed away, Dawn became responsible for her care. Her sister now attends classes and programs at the Sun Up Center. “She is such a joy in my life,” said Dawn about her sister. “My goal is to see her become her own person and enjoy a full life. Sun Up is so good at teaching life skills and I just wanted to help them.” That is why the Orre’s chose to open their gallery to artists and Sun Up to raise money for the organization at January’s downtown Artist Gallery Stroll. The paintings are all themed around sunrises and sunsets. A portion of every sale will go to the Center as well as the money from an auction of two paintings donated by Paul Davis and Dennis Bartholomew. Lionel Ogilvie was one of the artists on hand to oﬀer his work, “Sunrise at Sebastian River. “They really are a wonderful group, I was glad to par-

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View from the Wabasso Bridge. Jan 14: An Evening in Cannes at Maison Martinique, 6:30-10:30 pm, dinner & dancing to benefit Environmental Learning Center, $125-$200 per person. 772-589-5050. Jan 14: Mel Theobald lecture/ demo at Darby Fine Art, 1902 14th Avel, 1 pm, Photographic Image Development. 772-480-0491. Jan 14: IRMC’s Mended Hearts Meeting & Lecture, 1-3 pm, Christ by the Sea Church, 3755 Hwy A1A. 772563-4670. Jan 14-21: Quail Valley Charity Cup Week, Quail Valley River & Golf Club, Jan 14 – Kids’ Fun Run, 7 am, $15-$25; Jan 16 – Gourmet Wine & Chef Dinner, 6 pm, $200 per person; Jan 18 – Shopping for Children, Oceanside Shops, 5:308:30 pm; Jan 19 – Duplicate Bridge, 9 am-2 pm, $65; Jan 19-21 – Tennis Tournament, 8 am, $175 per player;

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Harry Brock (played by John Sayers) who made it big during WWII and who comes to Washington, D.C. in an effort to influence lawmakers to stop passing laws regulating businesses such as his so he can make another financial killing in scrap metal in post-war Europe. In Brock’s world, money can buy everything. But Brock’s naïve “blonde bimbo” girl friend Billie Dawn (played by Kara Henson) is a bit rough around the intellectual edges to rub elbows with the nabobs on Capitol Hill so Brock hires political journalist Paul Verrall (played by James Mitchell) to tutor her in some social as well as intellectual graces. Some of the show’s best laughs re-

superb. It’s a lot of work for everybody and as volunteers, the satisfaction in working on the show is our pay. I want the actors to develop their own characters and not do a copy of the movie,” he said. Although billed as a comedy, Della Rocca believes Born Yesterday – a full three-act play -- also has dramatic elements. “To me, it’s a comedy-drama because there are some very serious moments in it and there are things to really think about,” Della Rocca said. “It shows good winning out over evil and also shows that education is very important. Once people want to know things, they can effect change.” Born Yesterday is the story of a rich and crooked junk yard owner

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Opening on Broadway in 1946 during the post-World War II era, Born Yesterday by Garson Kanin was a tale of patriotism and love which beautifully blossomed amid the ugliness of political and business corruption and greed. The Vero Beach Theatre Guild’s production of Born Yesterday, which opens today (Jan. 12) under the direction of Tony Della Rocca, is a renewed look at those things which always seem to stand the test of time: love and political shenanigans. In a show title that evokes thoughts of implying that someone may be a bit of a rube, gullible and not very discerning, Born Yesterday may have roots that go back nearly 70 years,

but is as relevant today regarding the corrupting effects of power and greed, Della Rocca said. “Nothing has changed. There are still crooked people still trying to bribe and be bribed. It’s kind of scary in a way,” Della Rocca said of society’s present shortcomings. Theatre Guild veteran Della Rocca had high praise for his cast and the Born Yesterday, which was subsequently made into a movie starring Billie Holliday as Bille Dawn, Broderick Crawford as Harry Brock and William Holden as Paul Verrall. The recipient of several Genie awards, Della Rocca also designed the set which replicates a swanky Washington, D.C. hotel suite. “I think it’s a great show and I’m so thrilled with this cast. They are just

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sult from her interactions with the boorish Harry as well as her attempts to rise from the ranks of the hoi polloi. Billie’s desire to be more of a “lady” becomes her challenge and she subsequently turns into a veritable bibliophile under Paul’s tutelage. But her ability to recognize more than new words becomes apparent as she begins to not only discern Harry’s dishonesty but also realize she is falling in love with Paul. A journalistic expose thwarts Harry and the unethical special interests who abetted him, thereby “saving” American democracy. The lessons learned in Born Yesterday and the triumphs of good over greed have relevance and resonance today amid frequent actual instances of political malfeasance. “She’s not ‘Miss Innocent’ and she’s a bit of a ﬂirt charming Paul. But she picked up the nuances of government

and came to know that Harry was doing the wrong things. And she revolts once she knows what Harry is doing,” Della Rocca said. Despite Billie Dawn’s “reputation,” she undergoes a rebirth fueled by love and her new-found desire to learn. “There is love and innocence in this show. Billie is ignorant in terms of being educated but she comes alive and is born again. She changes after having been naïve and trusting,” Della Rocca said. The show – which underscores the patriotic themes of the Guild’s AllAmerican 54th season of community theater oﬀerings – opens Thursday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Vero Beach Theatre Guild located at 2020 San Juan Ave. in Vero Beach. The show performs at 7 p.m. on Jan. 18 and 19; at 8 p.m. on Jan. 13, 14 and 20; and at 2 p.m. on Jan. 15, 21 and 22. Tickets are priced at $20 - $22. For more information, call (772) 5628300.

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Franz Liszt creating concert fantasies of famous symphonies and Frédéric Chopin pouring out his heart at a Pleyel piano in a damp monastery at Majorca. Hollander will also feature the spontaneous expressions of popular American composers Errol Garner, Bill Evans, George Shearing and Oscar Peterson. The presentation will be played on the museum’s restored 1923 Steinway & Sons Model D concert grand piano. Hollander retired as a fulltime professor of music at the University of Wisconsin and has performed throughout the United States. He has performed a concert series at the Milwaukee Art Museum for 24 years. Tickets are $65 for the general public; $55 for museum members. Attendees may register in-person at the Vero Beach Museum of Art, by phone at (772) 231-0707, or online at www. verobeachmuseum.org.

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Vero Beach High School guard Kendall Hedgecock drives to the basket on Sebastian River High School guard Merkeyia Jones. ting stronger throughout the season,” Hedgecock said. “We can’t dwell on this loss and I know we’ll work past this.” Vero Beach girls’ basketball coach Rahshard Morgan agreed with his star player, and he felt the loss at Sebastian River could serve as motivation heading into the last few games of district play. “Kendall is a great player and I love having her on the team,” Morgan said. “Basketball has a lot of ups and downs and she was down tonight, but even Michael Jordan didn’t score 40 points every game (a nod to Hedgecock’s career-high 40-point eﬀort against Palmetto Ridge two weeks ago). She’ll bounce back from tonight and we’ll be okay.” Freshman Kayla Woulard has been another bright spot for Morgan’s team this year and her 15 points Monday provided a glimpse of the future for the Lady Indians. “Kayla Woulard is a phenomenal

athlete and she played well for us tonight,” Morgan said. “We’re going to see great things from her in the future.” But for now, Vero Beach still has a season to get through. Morgan feels employing his team’s highly-eﬀective full-court press will only get better heading into the playoﬀs, and that his job is to keep his team focused. “The next step is taking care of our

business, playing good basketball in our district games and trying to advance into the playoﬀs,” Morgan said. “We’ll continue to apply pressure to teams and see how far that takes us. One thing about this team is that we never give up. “We always want to try to win the rivalries,” Morgan added. “We gave it our all tonight and they are a great team—we’ll see them next year.”

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When Ricky Hope arrived at the Sun Up Center in Vero Beach, he had a high school diploma, but few prospects for the future. Diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, a neurological disorder on the autism spectrum, he was characterized as loud, disruptive and anti-social. His parents, Rick and Karen Hope, who had homeschooled their son for ten years so he would receive the individual attention he needed, wanted to somehow help him get to the next level in life. “He wasn’t advanced enough to go to college and he wasn’t ready to enter the workforce,” said Rick Hope, a project manager for The Hill Group. “He was home alone all day… we didn’t want to see him regress.” Hope’s neighbor at the time, developer Jerry Swanson, had a daughter with developmental disabilities. He told him about the innovative programs being oﬀered to children and adults at Sun Up. Founded in 1992 by a group of local parents concerned about what would happen to their children after they were

gone, Sun Up was formed to provide educational support, income opportunities and residential accommodations to people of all ages suffering from autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, spina bifida and mental illness. The organization’s life skills academy is located on ten acres off 5th Street Southwest, between 20th and 27th Avenues. Currently, there are about 45 adult clients enrolled at the center in a wide variety of programs that foster self-sufficiency. “The goal is to create as independent a lifestyle as possible,” said Dennis Bartholomew, executive director of Sun Up. “At some point, most of our clients will be living on their own or with at least one roommate.” In addition to adult classes, 40 children from infancy to adolescence participate in one of four 10-week sessions throughout the year providing special needs education at no charge. “We are the only facility on the Treasure Coast that provides these services to very young children for free,” said Bartholomew, who credits the Quail Valley Charities for making this possible. The center’s programs include physi-

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it was able to buy the property outright. The original plan was a 27-acre complex, including the main building and a variety of residential buildings, from group homes to individual apartments. However, when the price of real estate started going up, the organization’s board of directors decided to sell oﬀ 17 of the acres in order to purchase the land, build the center and put operating expense money in the bank. Aided by deep discounts from Proctor Construction and Manning Electric, and an outpouring of generosity from the community, Sun Up began to realize its ultimate vision in 2003 when

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ment that raised about $5,000. But when Swanson became involved, the golf tournament suddenly drew from a wider demographic of philanthropists and friends who wanted to help out. Swanson, who passed away in 2008, had a daughter born with cerebral palsy who now lives in a group home in Minnesota. Minnesota’s state income tax helps fund a variety of programs for the developmentally disabled, said Karen Swanson, a local Realtor who found the land for Sun Up and held the note with her husband for the organization until

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Sun Up Executive Director Dennis Bartholomew in the garden that produces vegetables for Sun Up to sell at the Farmers’ Market Oceanside.

the main center was complete. Now, as the population continues to grow, and with it the need for services, Sun Up wants to buy back those 17 acres. Last year, Sun Up applied for an Impact 100 grant to build at least 100 earth boxes, which are self contained, above-ground gardening systems that produce more vegetables than conventional gardening methods. “Our clients can’t overwater the plants,” said Bartholomew, explaining that the earth boxes have a water reservoir to retain excess irrigation and can draw from that water supply as needed. “We thought it would be productive to teach our clients – the developmentally disabled -- to grow enough food to feed the area’s homeless,” he said. Although the organization did not receive the grant, a couple of anonymous donors involved in the Impact 100 group donated private money to get the project started. There are currently about 30 vegetable-producing earth boxes set up in the garden. A single vegetable harvest brought in $170 at the Farmers’ Market Oceanside, where the group set up a produce stand. Recently, while working on his community service project, a local Eagle Scout and Vero Beach High School senior Brian Smith built a greenhouse for the center to facilitate gardening efforts. The organization’s dream of provid-

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ing residential housing to clients was almost realized last year when the Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council received $4.4 million in federal stimulus funds to purchase foreclosed and distressed properties, says Bartholomew. While other organizations were able to utilize the money to help meet the needs of some of the most vulnerable sectors of the local population, Sun Up’s attempts to buy nearby residential properties were thwarted by homeowners who protested developmentally disabled neighbors.

“We didn’t want to force the issue,” said Bartholomew, whose access to federal funds has since expired. But good things often come to those who wait. Sun Up is currently in discussions with the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity, whose mission is to build aﬀordable housing for those in need. In previous years, discussions about working together have been obstructed by Habitat’s requirement that residents contribute sweat equity to the properties, and that they assume ownership. Now, with so many Americans losing their homes to foreclosure,

Habitat for Humanity has become more flexible in how the organization fulfills its purpose. To Sun Up’s benefit, the organization seems to be embracing the fact that the developmentally disabled may fit in to its overall vision. Nevertheless, as new opportunities arise for the center and its clients, so too, do economic obstacles. Fortunately, there are more ways than ever for the community to support Sun Up. The Garden Club of Indian River County is now working with the organization, as is the Elks Club, which hosts a Casino Night on March 30, on the eve of the Road Rally, which is

a European-style car race geared for automobile enthusiasts. This year, the Porsche-Audi dealer in Melbourne is sponsoring the Road Rally, which replaced the golf tournament in 2010. And for philanthropic fashionistas, Karen Bowerman donates the proceeds from her custom-made handbags she sells at Consignment Gallery in Miracle Mile. “It used to be that people involved with Sun Up had a personal connection to the cause,” said Bartholomew. “Now, it feels like the whole community is opening its heart to the challenges of the disabled.”

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ably should have skipped the sweets altogether this evening. A frozen peanut butter mousse pie, was delivered lacking flavor and hard as a brick. Though the menu described it as a hard frozen dessert with no added sugar, the mousse lacked texture and flavor. It seemed as if it were frozen far too long. Seeking sugar satisfaction, unfortunately the bread pudding was an overcooked distraction. Baked and served in a soufflé dish the two accompanying sweet sauces plus semisweet chocolate chips did nothing to help this dry, overcooked dessert. Though the desserts were disappointing, our overall dining experience was very enjoyable and Sonya’s Restaurant still invoked the magic one expects at a Disney resort. Dinner before tip: $162.00.

The pan-seared beef tenderloin though small, was prepared steakhouse style with a dark crusty exterior and a cool center. The steak was tender and cooked exactly as ordered. Accompanying the steak was truffleinfused macaroni and cheese, which were actually small stuffed pasta shells. The macaroni shells were full of flavor and the entire dish was enhanced with a rich, thick red wine sauce. A bit more of the delicious macaroni shells and this dish would have been wonderfully complete. The fire roasted wild Atlantic salmon though surprisingly simple was complex in flavor and included charred leeks, Yukon gold potato puree, fall grape and lavender medley, all in a port wine reduction. The complex sauce complemented the salmon making this an outstanding dish. My entree selection was the fine herb crusted mahi, chosen from the chef ’s recommendations of the evening. The fresh Mahi included a sauce that seemed gumbo inspired, with small succulent rock shrimp, crushed Yukon gold potatoes, fennel and leek, all in a Pernod-laced beurre blanc sauce. The dish was well seasoned, the rock shrimp tender and the Mahi fresh and flakey. After enjoying each dish, we looked forward to selections from the dessert menu. Unfortunately we prob-

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coconut crusted crab cake and pansteamed mussels. The three appetizers were equally fresh, beautifully presented and each was indeed innovative and creative. The shrimp cocktail with Asian accents included jumbo tender shrimp, atop Asian slaw in a spicy blend of mayo, wasabi and mango, a zingy refreshing choice from ordinary cocktail sauce. The coconut crusted crab cake was a blend of blue crab, fresh coconut and bread crumbs. Fried to a golden brown, the large oval crab cake rested on a bed of hearts of palm, pineapple remoulade, red pepper coulis and highlighted by a slightly spicy rum pepper paint sauce. The lively dish was a little heavy on the breading and a bit lean on the crab, however the appetizer was delicious and large enough to share. The pan-steamed Prince Edward Island mussels reflected yet again the chef ’s creative side and included chunks of blue cheese, swimming in a Chardonnay garlic sauce. The crumbled blue cheese was unexpected but paired well with the fresh tender mussels and the toast points took care of the leftovers. After the appetizer plates were cleared, compliments from the chef came by way of small treats: an avocado and coconut brulee, which was a pastry small in size, though huge in flavor. The avocado and coconut stuffed pastry was an unusual combination, but every bite of this delicate, delicious treat was both sweet and savory. Throughout the evening, we saw tempting plates of food being delivered to nearby tables; some included large impressive steaks and others, scrumptious looking seafood. When it was time to choose our entrees, we had already made up our minds: Two chose seafood and a one selected a steak.

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Walking into the beautiful lobby of this grand hotel, we saw a sign that pointed us to Sonya’s Restaurant. Greeted by friendly staff we were led down the hallway past a long buffet table full of food and though tempted to stop at the more casual restaurant at this hotel, we knew this night was reserved for fine dining. At the end of the hallway, a private door opened up to Sonya’s, the signature restaurant of the Vero Beach Disney Resort. Inside this private, intimate dining room, we were seated at a large table that overlooked the pool on the hotel property, which was very quiet this time of evening. A friendly server quickly greeted us with a menu and wine list. The menu included entrees paired with a recommended wine selection; a nice edition to the menu however this night we chose to focus more on the meal itself. After a bit of a wait, our server presented us with a warm basket of bread that included a separate plate of freshly ground herbs, still bright green from the garden. Our server blended the herbs along with a generous amount of imported olive oil and mixed them together on plates for dipping; the herb infused oil was perfect with the warm crusty bread. When inquiring about dinner selections we learned that Executive Chef Rick each day offers different, innovative menu items. Chef Dee’s twist on traditional favorites was evident this evening and subtle nuances of his creativity was found throughout our meal. The list of starter’s included three of our favorites: shrimp cocktail,

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Obituaries Irving Learn Irving O. Learn, 95, died Dec. 28, 2011, in Coral Plaza Assistant Living facility in Margate. He was born in Oak Park, Ill., and came to Fort Pierce in 1974 from Skokie, Ill. He retired in 1974 after working in the family owned business Learn Dairy, which served the Chicago area for over a half a century. He was the last door-todoor milkman in the Vero Beach area. Survivors include his daughter, Lauren Crudele of Pompano Beach; companion, Mary; and two grandchildren. A guestbook is available at www.aycock-hillcrest.com.

Beach 51 years ago from his birthplace. Before retiring in 2007, he was a carpenter for Randy Hines Construction for 18 years. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Mary Jolly of Vero Beach; sons, Tony Jacob Jolly of Charleston, S.C., and Kenneth Jolly Jr. and Ralph Jolly Sr., both of Vero Beach; daughter, Janie Edna Jolly of Vero Beach; parents, Ralph and Edna Jolly of Carrollton, Ga.; brothers, Randy Jolly of New Mexico and Dennis Jolly of Tampa; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A guestbook is available at www.strunkfuneralhome. com.

Ruth E. Miller Ollie Eddins Ollie M. Eddins, 93, died Dec. 29, 2011, at VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach. She was born in Bolivar, Tenn., coming to Vero Beach 15 years ago from Cocoa. Before retirement, she was a secretary for the U.S. Postal Service. She was a member of Central Assembly of God, Vero Beach. Survivors include her daughter, Pamela Anderson of Fort Pierce; one granddaughter; and two great-grandchildren. A guestbook is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.

Mary E. Healy Mary E. Healy, 99, died Dec. 26, 2011, at VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach. She was born in Springfield, Mass., and lived in Vero Beach for eight years, coming from Deerfield Beach. Before retirement in 1977, she was a registered nurse. Survivors include her daughters, Patricia Hansen of Vero Beach and Elizabeth Barry of Medford, N.Y.; sister, Bridie Christie of Arigna, Ireland; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Salvation Army, 2655 Fifth St. S.W., Vero Beach, FL 32962. A guestbook is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.

Kenneth Jolly Sr. Kenneth E. Jolly Sr., 61, died Dec. 29, 2011, at his home in Vero Beach. He was born in Charlotte, N.C., coming to Vero

Ruth E. Miller, 89, died Dec. 30, 2011, at VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach. She was born in New York City and lived in Vero Beach for 21 years, coming from Boynton Beach. She was a registered nurse for 35 years, before her retirement in 1987. She was a volunteer for VNA Hospice and the Indian River County Council on Aging. She was a member of St. John of The Cross Catholic Church, Vero Beach, and a member of its Women’s Guild and the Order Carmelite Discalced Secular. Survivors include her son, Mark Miller of Manchester, N.J.; daughters, Maureen McCormick and Melanie MacBride, both of Vero Beach, Marilyn McSkimin of Pickerington, Ohio, Michele Broadie of Englewood, N.J., and Megan Williams of Melbourne; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960. An online guestbook is available at www. strunkfuneralhome.com.

Gary O’Connor Gary Griffin O’Connor, 71, died Dec. 23, 2011, at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach. He was born in South Hampton, N.Y., and lived in Vero Beach. Survivors include his son, Griffin O’Connor of Vero Beach; daughters, Eva O’Connor of Vero Beach and Teri O’Connor of Orlando; and five

grandchildren. A guestbook is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.

Zinaida Olkhovskaia Zinaida I. Olkhovskaia, 78, died Dec. 29, 2011, at Consulate Health Care of Vero Beach. She was born in Leningrad (St. Petersburg), Russia, coming to Vero Beach seven years ago from Cedar Falls, Iowa. She worked as an interpreter for tourist agency “Intourist” in St. Petersburg, Russia. She was a member of the Russian Orthodox Church. She earned her master’s degree at the University of Leningrad. Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Anatoly Brisker of Vero Beach, son, Maxim Brisker of Lugano, Switzerland; daughter, Alla Kramer of Vero Beach; and two grandchildren.

Mary Elizabeth Ring Mary Elizabeth Ring, 102, died Dec. 10, 2011, at the VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach. She was born in Plainfield, N.J., and moved to Vero Beach in 1970 from North Plainfield, N.J. She had been a homemaker and parishioner of St. Helen Catholic Church in Vero Beach. Survivors include her cousins in New Jersey. An online guest book is available at www. coxgiffordseawinds.com.

Hazel A. Screws Hazel A. Screws, 84, died Dec. 29, 2011, at Sebastian River Medical Center, Roseland. She was born in Willacoochee, Ga., and lived in Vero Beach for 49 years, coming from Claxton, Ga. She was a member of The Church of Christ, Sebastian. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Hershel E. Screws of Vero Beach; sons, Jerry E. Screws, Steve A. Screws and James D. Screws, all of Vero Beach; daughter, Debbie Sherlin of Vero Beach; brothers, Bobby Hackle of Savannah, Ga., Billy Hackle of Benson, Ariz.; sisters, Cassie Edwards of Waynesville, Ga., Betty Paschall of Winter Haven, Elizabeth Page of Savannah, Minda Blanton of Warwick, R.I., Tempe Faye Pellerine of Adrian, Ga., and Sandra Hackle

of Bloomingdale, Ga.; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimers/Parkinsons Association, 2300 Fifth Ave., Suite 150, Vero Beach, FL 32960. S A guestbook is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.

Douglas E. Staples Douglas E. Staples, 98, died Dec. 30, 2011, at his home at Horizon Bay in Vero Beach. He was born in Farnborough, Kent, England. He moved to Vero Beach six years ago from Grand Junction, Colo. He moved to the United States, settling in South Florida in 1947. He ran a real estate brokerage business in Coral Gables from the 1950s through the 1970s. Survivors include his stepdaughters, Githa Jones of Miami and Glenda Summers of Basalt, Colo.; sister, Esme; and three grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA/Hospice Foundation, 111O 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960. An online guest book is available at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.

John Suermondt John Suermondt, 48, died Dec. 22, 2011, at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center in Fort Pierce. He was born in Germany and was a resident of Vero Beach for most of his life. Survivors include his daughter, Paige Martin of Vero Beach; brothers, Tim Suermondt of Brooklyn, N.Y., Mike Suermondt of Coral Gables and Brian Suermondt of Vero Beach; sister, Lisa Suermondt of Ohio; and one grandchild.

Robert Paul Beatty Robert Paul Beatty, 73, died Jan. 1, 2012 at the VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach. He was born in Basking Ridge, N.J., and was a seasonal resident of Vero Beach since 2001. His primary home was in Dracut, Mass. He served in the Navy. Before his retirement, he had worked as an air traffic controller and tower manager for the Federal Aviation Administration. He was a member of Unitarian Uni-

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Vicie Lee Snell, 82, died Dec. 31, 2011, at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach. She was born in Skipperville, Ala. She lived in Indian River County since the early 1950s. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Church, Vero Beach. Survivors include her sons, George E. McGlown, Willie C. McGlown, and Larry J. McGlown, all of Gifford; daughters, Rencie Pearsall, of Vero Beach; Shirley McGlown Wright, Dorothy Hart, and Christine McGlown-Manning, all of Gifford; sisters, Ozie Bell Holmes and Bes-

Bette L. Graham Bette L. Graham, died peacefully at her residence on Jan. 3, following an extended illness. Born in Fort Worth, Texas on July 14, 1921, she lived her attended the Ohio State University and the University of Kentucky. She married Richard Snowden Lanahan in 1941, moving to Pittsburgh where she raised her family. Following his death in 1978, she relocated to Vero Beach where she met and married Walter Howard Graham who prede-

Philip Fair Jr. Philip M. Fair Jr., 92, died Dec. 24, 2011, at VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach. He was born in Brackenridge, Pa., and lived in Vero Beach for a number of years, coming from Fawn Township, Pa. Survivors include his wife, Vesta M. Fair of Vero Beach; son, Philip M. Fair lll of Charlotte, N.C.; daughters, Barbara Siebert of Walnut Creek, Calif., and Cassandra Dorcher of Vero Beach; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 1750 20th St., Vero Beach, FL 32960.

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Charles G. Rogers, 91, died Dec. 29, 2011, at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach. He was born in Parkersburg, W.Va., and lived in the area for 19 years

Vicie Lee Snell

Lee Wehunt, 86, died Jan. 2, 2012, at VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach. She was born in Buford, Ga., and lived in Vero Beach for 56 years, coming from Charlotte, N.C. She was a member of Lakewood Park Baptist Church. Survivors include her son, Anthony Wehunt of Vero Beach; daughter, Deborah Wehunt of Vero Beach; brothers, Fred Burel of Lawrenceville, Ga., and Ricky Burel of Loganville, Ga.; sister, Johnnie Beal of Snellville, Ga.; 15 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. An online guestbook is available at www. Strunkfuneralhome.com.

Charlene Louise Young Hechler, 85, died Dec. 22, 2011, at Community Hospice Center in Fort Worth, Texas. She was born in Enid, Okla., moved to Sebastian in 1957, coming from Oakdale, Pa., and lived in Vero Beach since the early 1980s. She remained in the area for 51 years before relocating to Weatherford, Texas. She attended Indian River Community College and received a nursing degree. She worked at area hospitals for a number of years as a registered nurse. She volunteered with VNA, VNA Hospice and Habitat for Humanity. She attended Asbury United Methodist Church in Vero Beach. Survivors include her daughter, Norine Turner of Weatherford; and two grandchildren. Services: A memorial service will be at a later date.

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Alan R. Smith Sr., 60, died Dec. 31, 2011, at VA Medical Center in West Palm Beach. He was born in Ware, Mass., and moved to Vero Beach more than 25 years ago. He was the owner/operator of Sebastian Radiator. He was a veteran. Survivors include his father, Paul Smith of Florida; and son, Alan Smith Jr. of Florida. An online guest book is available at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.

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William “Charles” Rimes, 72, died Jan. 3, 2012, at his home. He was born in Vero Beach and was a lifetime resident. Before retirement, he was a construction worker in Vero Beach for many years. He was a member of Riverview Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth; son, Richard Rimes of Vero Beach; daughter, Terrie Gray of Wausaw, Ind.; brother, Richard Hood of Fort Pierce; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA/Hospice Foundation at 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960. A guestbook is available at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.

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Barbara Teta, 69, died Jan. 1, 2012, at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and lived in Vero Beach for 41 years, coming from Long Island, N.Y. She owned and operated the Menu Restaurant in Vero Beach for 20 years. Survivors include her husband of 15 years, Bobby Teta of Vero Beach; son, Scott Teta of Bury St. Edmunds, England; daughter, Natalie Williamson of Anapolis, Md.; mother, Mary Broshowski of Vero Beach; brother, Michael Broshowski of Long Island, N.Y.; sisters, Janet Saracino of Vero Beach and Kathryn Guilfoyle of Long Island; and two grandchildren. A guestbook is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.

William ‘Charles’ Rimes

William Joseph Scholz, 84, died Jan. 1, 2012, at the VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach. He was born in Perth Amboy, N.J., and moved to Vero Beach in 1985 from Pembroke Pines. He was a member of the VFW in Vero Beach. Survivors include his daughter, Deborah Luciano of Vero Beach; son, Robert Scholz of Sarasota; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA/ Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960. An online guest book is available at www. coxgiffordseawinds.com.

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ceased her in 2010, at the age of 99. She is survived by her four children: Deborah L. Newman of Scottsdale, Ariz., Richard S. Lanahan, Jr. of Vero Beach, Bruce G. Lanahan of Dallas and Patricia L. Denvir of Orlando. She is also survived by her eleven grandchildren, four great grandchildren, three brothers and many nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960 in memory of Mrs. Graham. An online guestbook is available at www.strunk funeralhome.com.

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Phyllis H. Homan, 87, died Dec. 31, 2011, at Indian River Medical Center in Vero Beach. She was born in Pleasant Gap, Pa., and lived in the area since 1964, coming from Pennsylvania Furnace, Pa. She was a member of the Vero Beach Church of Christ from 1964 to present. Survivors include her husband of 66 years, F. Earl Homan of Vero Beach. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, South Florida Chapter, 3201 W. Commercial Blvd., 127, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. A guestbook is available at www.aycock-hillcrest.com.

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sie Mae Moore, both of Gifford; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. A guest book is available at www. stonebrothersfuneralhome.com.

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from Marion, Ohio. Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Madalynne Rogers of Vero Beach; daughter, Celia Griffiths of Vero Beach; sons, Charles G. Rogers Jr. of Orange County, Calif., Craig Rogers of Edmond, Okla., and Cary Rogers of Kingston, N.Y.; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A guestbook is available at www.aycock-hillcrest.com.

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versalist Fellowship Church of Vero Beach. Survivors include his wife, Reba; sons, Paul Beatty of Maryland, and Lane Beatty of New Hampshire; stepson, Jeffrey Case of Michigan; brother, William Beatty of Arizona; two sisters, Barbara Axt of Flanders, N.J., and Gail Fortner of Tom’s River, N.J.; and six grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Father’s Table Soup Kitchen, 4221 28th Ave., Vero Beach, FL 32967. An online guest book is available at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.

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132 Anchor Dr. Anchor the Moorings 1/15/2009 1,195,000 12/29/2011 1,050,000 The Moorings Realty Sales Co. Erika Ross Coldwell Banker Ed Schlitt Island Linda Gonzalez

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List Date 12/14/2009 9/26/2011

430 12th Pl. SE River Shores Estates 8/22/2011 375,000 12/30/2011 325,000 Dale Sorensen Real Estate, Inc Bebe Grady NMLS NMLS AGENT List Price $219,900 $219,900

Sell Date 12/30/2011 1/4/2012

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Listing Broker/Agent Laurel Agency, Inc./Bob Craig Peters, Carlton & Mugford Real Estate/Cheryl Michel

5020 Green Island Pl. Waterway Village 11/2/2011 299,999 1/3/2012 293,000 Coldwell Banker Ed Schlitt VB Deborah Lyon Coldwell Banker Ed Schlitt VB Jeanne Wurzburger

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