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coming together. Now he thinks there is less than 50 percent likelihood the numbers can be made to work at the $100 million in cash FPL is offering.

Like Fletcher, Winger also appears ready to begin exploring options to a full sale. In an agenda item submitted for the next council meeting, Winger is proposing the city replace retiring power plant manager James Stevens with someone who could oversee the plant, serve as acting utility director and also do financial analysis on the options to a full sale.

In back up material Winger submitted for next week’s council meeting, he wrote, “Since it is far

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must look in every corner for alternatives.”

When Richard Winger was elected to the council in November, he appeared convinced a sale of Vero Electric would be the best option, so long as the system could be sold at a price that did not leave the city in debt.

“A sale has to be at a price fair to the city. The city must be left whole,” he maintained. “There must be no consideration of a short sale with the resulting dire consequences for city taxpayers.”

Over the past few months Winger has scaled back his estimates of the chances a sale can work. In January he gave the sale of the full system a 70 percent chance of

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VERO BEACH -- Until recently, city leaders have been focused on an all-or-nothing approach to selling Vero Beach’s electric utility to Florida Power and Light. The City Council and its staff have done little behind the scenes, and nothing officially, to explore what options might be available, if a deal with FPL proves legally impossible, financially unfeasible, or both.

This single-minded, one-directional approach may be broadening, as at least three council members appear ready to take a serious look at ways the city might restructure Vero Electric in order to reduce rates for all customers.

If a sale of the full system is impossible at this time, the city’s options may include forming a utility authority, or selling its 20,000 customer base and transmission and distribution system located outside the city limits. This second option is being referred to as a partial sale.

In a radio interview last week, Vice Mayor Craig Fletcher said the time has come to develop options.

He intends to bring the subject up at the council’s June 5 meeting.

While Fletcher says he remains hopeful the full system can be sold to FPL, he also now believes it would be wise to develop contingency plans. “My thinking has matured on this,” he said. “We

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from certain negotiations with FPL will work in light of the Florida Municipal Power Agency and the Orlando Utility Commission contracts, it is apparent we need to do significant analysis to develop two or more alternate plans to restructure in case the FPL sale fails.”

The idea of a partial sale is hardly new. In fact, a proposal for operating a smaller utility system was raised more than a year ago by Councilman Jay Kramer. Though Kramer’s suggestion fell on deaf ears at the time, he has consistently maintained the city cannot afford to sell the full system, given its legal and financial obligations as a member of the FMPA. For more than a year Kramer has maintained a “partial sale” could be the one solution that would satisfy county customers,

lower city power rates, avoid expensive contract issues, while also minimizing the need to cut services and increase taxes.

Those encouraging the council to more fully explore this option believe it is possible to restructure the electric system and offer more competitive rates while also helping to support the general fund to the benefit of city taxpayers.

With the proceeds from selling its franchise rights, the city could, in theory, eliminate $55 million in debt, which is costing ratepayers nearly $7 million a year in principal and interest. At the same time, a partial sale would end the city’s need to maintain an old and inefficient power plant, which is costing approximately $7 million a year, not including depreciation expense.

The annual operating loss on “Old Blue” results from the inefficiency of maintaining an older

plant that is only run three percent of the time, when peak power usage demands, typically on the hottest days and coldest nights of the year.

In a partial sale “Old Blue” would be sold to FPL, or whoever buys the city’s franchise rights to its customers living in the county. That power supplier, presumably FPL, would only operate the plant long enough to upgrade transmission lines, at which time the plant could be decommissioned, and the land returned to the city for public use.

With a downsized electric system serving 14,000 customers, the city would have access to a more than adequate supply of power through its existing entitlements with FMPA and its agreement with OUC. Using power bought through FMPA and OUC would put the city on par with almost all Florida municipalities that own and control their own electric utilities.

These two restructuring moves, paying off the city’s debt and ending its dependence on the power plant, would result in savings for the city’s remaining 14,000 customers of at least $10 million a year in direct expenses.

Other savings in administrative costs, depreciation, and other operating expenses could, according to some estimates, total an additional $10 million, leaving the city with a much streamlined, smaller utility.

Though estimates vary among those who have looked informally into the prospects of a partial sale, preliminary models show the city being able to offer customers within the city boundaries rates within 10 percent of FPL. The trade off for city residents, proponents argue, would include all of the reasons some 2,000 municipalities across the nation choose to own their electric utili-

ties, notably local control, and profits staying in the community.

More importantly to some, if a restructured, smaller system could be run more efficiently, the city could avoid the steep tax increases and sharp budget cuts many think will result from a sale of the full system.

A partial sale would also end the city’s “taxation” of customers living outside the city.

Winger points out that a partial sale would require an arrangement with FPL to share existing transmission lines crossing the Indian River. Winger is confident a solution to the transmission issue could be reached, if a partial sale ultimately proved to be the best solution for the city. Experts say such “wheeling” agreements are common in the industry.

Beyond short-term reductions in cost made possible by paying off debt and decommissioning the power plant, proponents of a partial sale have identified additional savings, further supporting their position that with a smaller system the city could provide power at more competitive rates.

Beginning in 2019, and again in 2027, the cost of power supplied through the FMPA entitlements will drop by millions a year. Debt service payments on Stanton I will end in October 2019, bringing down the cost of power from that source by $3 million a year.

The cost of power from the Stanton II unit will drop another $2.1 million in late 2027, when FMPA’s debt on that asset will be paid off.

With Kramer already having expressed his support for a partial sale, Winger now asking the council to begin exploring this and other options, and Fletcher saying the city should look in “every corner for alternatives,” it appears the ultimate “path forward” may be one that has yet to be fully charted.

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Why Vero Beach’s FMPA entitlements will be hard to sell

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VERO BEACH -- Between the city’s 34,000 electric customers and their opportunity to become customers of Florida Power and Light stand power entitlements and bond obligations Vero Beach took on years ago through its membership in the Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA).

In some circles FMPA has become a four-letter word of sorts.

But that assessment reveals a fundamental misunderstanding of the agency’s governance and its legal obligations to its member municipalities, creditors and bondholders.

The FMPA was established in the late 1970s, when municipalities across the country were form-

ing joint action agencies to cooperatively finance and operate power generators and to bargain collectively with wholesale power suppliers. Vero Beach joined FMPA in 1979, shortly after FPL declined to buy the city’s electric utility.

Perhaps the best example of a misconception about the FMPA is the idea that Vero Beach’s interests in three FMPA power supply projects should be as marketable as a security.

Because FMPA’s projects are funded through tax-exempt municipal bonds, the Internal Revenue Service strictly limits the sale of that power. With minor exceptions, entitlements to power from FMPA projects can only be sold to other municipalities. And

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those municipalities must have a solid enough credit rating to satisfy bond trustees charged with protecting FMPA’s bondholders.

Equally misguided is the suggestion that if and when Vero Beach is able to find a qualified buyer for its interests in three FMPA power supply projects the city will then have a legitimate claim to a proportionate share of FMPA’s assets. These assets include cash on hand, investments, money held in reserve accounts mandated by bond trustees, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and other government agencies, and the net value of power generating capacity owned by FMPA. It is FMPA, and not Vero Beach, which owns a fractional, undivided interest in power supply projects such as FPL’s St. Lucie 2 nuclear plant. All Vero Beach, or any other FMPA member, owns is its proportionate share of the output of the projects in which it participates.

The inter-local agreements and covenants governing membership in FMPA and participation in FMPA projects do not provide for a participating municipality to sell its fractional interest and leave with a proportionate share of the assets.

This point is important because some have come to believe that if and when Vero Beach is able to sell its FMPA entitlements it will also have a legitimate claim to some of FMPA’s assets. This is simply not true.

FMPA’s power supply projects include the All Requirements Project, in which Vero Beach is a former participant, the Saint Lucie Nuclear 2 plant, Stanton I, Stanton II, and the Tri Cities project.

All of these projects are ones in

which FMPA owns a fractional, undivided interest on behalf of participating municipalities.

As a percentage of the total project, FMPA’s largest holding is in the Orlando Utility Commission’s Stanton II coal-fired generator. FMPA owns a 22.2 percent interest in this plant on behalf of seven participating members, including Vero Beach.

Each FMPA project is accounted for separately, and each participating municipality has both entitlements to power and responsibilities to share in operating and maintenance costs, and well as debt service.

For example, between now and 2027, or later if the bonds are refinanced, Vero Beach has a proportionate share of the responsibility to service FMPA’s bond debt on the Stanton II generator. Vero Beach is also entitled to and obligated to buy 16.4 megawatts from the Stanton II plant for the life of the facility, just as the city is obligated to share proportionately in the cost of maintaining the plant.

Hypothetically, if the FMPA were disbanded, once all bonds, bank debt and other liabilities were settled, any remaining assets would be distributed proportionately to each member municipality based on their share of the projects in which they participate.

If it sounds complicated, it is.

Which is why simple solutions being offered for how Vero Beach can resolve its FMPA entitlements and obligations fall short of helping the public more fully understand the challenges.

If Vero Beach is going to clear the way for a sale of its electric utility to FPL, it will need to find another municipality hungry for power in an already glutted power

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tomorrow, if only by small fractions. Over time, the relative prices of these fuel sources could shift dramatically.

Fluctuating fuel prices are not the only factors affecting rates.

For example, while nuclear power is efficient, it can also be expensive, especially when mistakes are made. Progress Energy’s Crystal River Nuclear plant has been out of operation since September 2009, because of mistakes made during regular maintenance. The blunder is costing Progress Energy’s customers more than $2.5 billion.

The City of Winter Park, which formed its own electric utility in 2005, has taken a different approach, agreeing to only shortterm contracting for power. Having made five-year agreements with Progress Energy and the Seminole Electric Cooperative, Winter Park is able, on a daily basis, to vary the amount of power it buys from either wholesale power supplier.

If Vero Beach is unable to sell its FMPA entitlements, one option might be to buy out the OUC contract, and then adopt Winter Park’s approach to contracting for power.

With the city council set to discuss ways of more clearly identifying its options, the only thing certain is change.

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market. That buyer will need to have a credit rating strong enough to satisfy bond trustees, over whom FMPA has no control.

Further, because Vero Beach proposes to sell to FPL a customer base that has been pledged as collateral for FMPA bonds, it will have to convince bond trustees that it has other means of making good on the debt, if the buyer should default.

Getting bond trustees to sign off on a sale of Vero Electric could be a challenge. Given their fiduciary responsibility to bondholders, bond trustees are far more interested in reducing risk rather STAFF PHOTO than in taking chances. Known as Two FMPA power supply projects in which Vero Electric participates are the a contingent liability, this is percoal-fired Stanton I and Stanton II projects generators operated by the Orlando haps the biggest impediment to Utility Commission. a sale of Vero Beach’s FMPA entitlements, and it could well be the bond debt far from paid off, oil as compared to its near-historic prices might have shifted so much low price of under $4 per thouone hurdle too high to clear.

If Vero Beach is unable to sell its that it would be less expensive to sand cubic feet today. Ironically, FMPA entitlements, and is thus let the plant sit idle while buying had the city remained in the All unable to sell its utility system to power wholesale from another Requirements Project, rather than FPL, city leaders will be looking source, like the Orlando Utility contracting with the OUC, Vero Electric’s rates would be lower toCommission or FPL. for alternatives.

This scenario is similar to the day.

One of the challenges in investBecause FPL is more than 50 ing in power plants, or in con- position the city was in four years tracting for wholesale power is ago when it left the FMPA’s All percent reliant on natural gas, the fluctuating price of different Requirements Project, and in- its rates are currently lower than stead contracted with the OUC all other Florida electric utilifuel sources.

For example, at a given point in for coal generated power. At ties. “Nothing will cure price like time it might seem wise to build a the time, the All Requirements price,” as the saying goes. Today’s fuel oil generator with an expect- Project was heavily dependent on prices of natural gas, fuel oil, coal, ed useful life of 30 years. Fifteen natural gas, which peaked at $12.4 and nuclear power will have shiftyears into the project, with the per thousand cubic feet in 2008, ed by the time the sun comes up

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Loar ready for summer campaign Indian River County Sheriff has amassed large war chest as he seeks re-election

BY BARBARA YORESH VERO BEACH NEWSWEEKLY

During a law enforcement career which has spanned nearly 25 years, Deryl Loar has helped to safeguard Florida’s roadways from Jacksonville to Key West as well as protect “POTUS” – the Secret Service’s acronym for President of the United States.

The Indian River County Sheriff – formerly a Florida Highway Patrol captain – has, since his election in November 2008 to replace retiring Sheriff Roy Raymond, led the county’s largest law enforcement agency of approximately 500 sworn and non-sworn personnel in law enforcement, corrections and court services divisions.

Loar is seeking a second, fouryear-term and will face off on Aug. PHOTO SUPPLIED 14 in a Republican primary elecDeryl Loar has made it a priority for the Sheriff’s Department to forge tion against Sheriff’s Lieutenant relationships in the community the slogan he uses is “Know us before you William “Bill” McMullen, a 28-year need us.” Here he is taking part in International Walk to School day. veteran of the agency. McMullen was among several Republican can- bent sheriff. with posts along the state’s eastdidates including Loar, Rick CampLoar recently spoke with Vero ern coastline. bell and Ed Glaser who sought the Beach Newsweekly about his bid Before becoming Sheriff, Loar Sheriff’s position in 2008. for re-election, his career and per- was a FHP captain and district With a campaign war chest of sonal life and about his and the commander of the Fort Pierce nearly $150,000 as of May 7 com- agency’s accomplishments during patrol station which is part of the pared to nearly $87,000 raised by his first term. six-county Troop L coverage zone McMullen, Loar enjoys both a fiAccording to Loar, he spent 22 based in Lake Worth. nancial edge as well as incumben- months campaigning for the 2008 In July, Loar and his wife, Jennifer, cy. His campaign touts “proven sheriff ’s election and the non- an optometrist who owns her own leadership, proven fiscal responsi- stop, all-hours-of the-day-and- optical business in Sebastian, will bility and proven character” while night electioneering “does pre- celebrate 23 years of marriage. The McMullen describes himself as pare you for the office.”

Loars are the parents of two sons “experienced, dedicated and qualA third-generation Floridian, ages 10 and 14 who attend local ified” and believing in “traditional Loar was raised in the bucolic public schools and are in the fourth moral values.”

Ocala area of rolling hills, tow- and ninth grades, respectively.

McMullen is set to leave his post ering live oaks and horse farms.

“The job of being a father is harder on June 8 upon officially qualify- After high school graduation, he than being Sheriff,” Loar admitted. ing as a candidate. Florida state earned a Bachelor of Arts degree And consoling a son when a statutes require deputies to step in public administration from classmate said he and his father down at the qualifying period if Barry University and served for 20 “hated” Sheriff Loar is part of that they enter a race with an incum- years with the Florida High Patrol job, he said.

Although business occupies much of his time, Loar said his “primary focus” during off hours are his sons and wife.

“On weekends I’m with my wife and the boys and their friends maybe going to football and basketball or other sports outings and just spending time with my family,” he said.

Although he has been an amateur motocross motorcycle racer, Loar did note that he is “taking a break from motorcycles for a few months” following a hip injury he sustained last year.

Loar said the family’s experience owning and operating a small business is invaluable to running a large law enforcement agency with a proposed $37 million budget which was as high as $44 million when he took office.

“We understand how to run a business and the frustrations and challenges involved. It’s important for the Sheriff to understand business,” Loar said. “As Sheriff, I’m more a businessman than a law enforcement officer.”

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Loar understands their discontent, but believes with declining tax revenues available to fund his operation, the changes had to be implemented “I had to make some drastic cuts

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Not an easy job Among money-saving changes Loar quickly implemented after his election was cutting the 12-hour

shifts in the department’s patrol division to a 10-hour shift. This change Loar insists has dramatically reduced overtime expenses as well as shifted deputies to time slots when there are characteristically more demands for service.

McMullen supporters – many of whom are deputies within the patrol division which McMullen oversees – claim the reduction of

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14 months,” said Loar.

Under Loar’s command, the Sheriff ’s Office was recently designated a “flagship agency” by the Commission of Law Enforcement Accreditation, considered to be a “gold standard” designation by law enforcement agencies.

“Improving our standards to a ‘Triple Crown Agency’ – one of 11 in the state - is an indicator of effective leadership going on and I take extreme pride in crime being down by 6.1 percent since 2010-2011 in Indian River County,” Loar said.

Loar references crime reports issued by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and said the crime statistical reporting at the Sheriff’s Office “is continually analyzed to ensure accuracy and accountability” of actual numbers of crimes which have occurred within the county.

Loar’s campaign website lists comparative incident statistics for 2008/2009 and 2010/2011 by incident type which indicate a reduction of overall incidents since 2008 except for a 2010 increase of incidents involving sex offenses and stolen vehicles.

Loar noted that in a challenging economy, crime generally increases as a result of unemployment and other socio-economic factors. Like elsewhere in the United States and in Florida, Indian River County has experienced a prescription pill abuse problem particularly with painkilling drugs that has become a leading cause of crime.

“Eighty percent of the inmates on intake (upon being arrested and booked) are drunk or high. And the thefts of everything not nailed down is greatly to fund a prescription pill epidemic,” Loar explained.

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dents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush and was on an elite personal detail to the commanders in chief.

He noted that Bush’s easy-going nature and set routines – early to bed by about 9 p.m. – were easier for protective details than those of Clinton who might decide in the middle of the night that he wanted a cigar or cup of Cuban-style coffee.

“I’ve been on call since 1992 and I don’t think I’ve slept in 20 years,” Loar said with a laugh.

As an independently elected constitutional officer, the sheriff must nonetheless be responsive to the needs and desires of the County Commission who annually levies taxes to fund county departments as well as those headed by the tax collector, clerk of court, elections supervisor, sheriff and property appraiser.

“The Board of County Commissioners was asking me to cut 12.5 percent of my budget as soon as I came into office. The employees were conditioned to taking pay raises and there was a ‘perfect storm’ brewing when I took over the agency in the worst economic times since World War II,” Loar said. “There were things going on that I had to immediately address as an outsider coming in and it was not a popular thing.”

He noted that he is “proud to have taken this premier agency to $5 million in cuts in four years and still provide outstanding level of service.”

Loar is also proud of the major improvements made to the county jail under his administration which led to the facility being recognized by the Florida Corrections Accreditation Committee.

“The FCAC accreditation process brought the standards and integrity of that component to an extremely high level. This accomplishment was long overdue and we got the jail accredited in

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Preparing our children for the 21st century School superintendent Dr. Fran Adams emphasizes community and new technologies

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various school facilities, community organizations, parents and, most importantly, the students INDIAN RIVER COUNTY -- At a themselves. Her desire to involve time in her life when Dr. Fran Adams students is so inclusive that she could be lounging around a swimrecently had some sample menu ming pool reading mystery novels, items that were under considerashe has elected instead to use her time and energy to ensure that the tion before being added to the cafchildren of Indian River County are eteria choices. the best that they can be.

In that regard, Adams has to enAdams, who has been on the job sure that her staff is professionally as superintendent of Indian River attuned to respond appropriately County schools for 16 months, to a myriad of changing priorities is “a strong believer in public and challenges. schools.” No mystery novel could “The reason Indian River Counintrigue Adams as much as the ty School District is Grade A and complications of working with high performing is because of the over 17,000 students to prepare exceptional teachers and leaders them for a future with all the tools within the organization,” she has that they need to be productive said. citizens in this new century.

Adams calls 2012 a “transition“One of my strong visions is al year.” Many of the changes are to get more 21st century into the coming because of mandates at both the federal and state levels. classroom,” she said in a recent interview with radio host Rhett STAFF PHOTO However, she views these situPalmer. “Our kids live in a differ- Dr. Fran Adams is a strong advocate for the integration technology into the ations as challenges rather than obstacles. ent world than when we went to education process.

Meeting challenges has certainschool, so I would like to work with parents and principals to She understands that a team of “team” includes her own staff, ly been true for Adams who has help to change the delivery model approach is often necessary to elected school board officials, been in the education field over 28 and make it more ‘21st century.’” achieve goals. Adams’ definition teachers and support staff at the years. Her tenure with the Indian VERO BEACH NEWSWEEKLY

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As a mother and a grandmother, Adams is able to keep a constant pulse on the young generation’s evolving interests. She has seen the sparkle in children’s eyes when they are fully engaged and she seeks that reality for every student in the Indian River County school district.

“That’s why you teach skills,” she said recently. “Meaning giving students all that they can use -- helping them to think creatively and helping them to be collaborative. Most jobs are collaborative today in organizations and you just don’t do that naturally. How can we make it more collaborative, how can we make it more engaging, how can we make it more project-based, so students just aren’t sitting and listening?”

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by citizens or my own concerns are always taken seriously.”

Adams is not an “Ivory Tower” type of leader. She routinely goes into the community to forge relationships with organizations such as the Education Foundation, Learning Alliance and Impact 100. She also encourages her staff to be a part of the community and to meet and greet students whenever they encounter them outside of the classroom.

Most importantly, though, she ensures that she is constantly aware of the changing environment and its impact on the students themselves.

Adams considers the ramifications of the budget constraints daily. This has been a particularly difficult task recently because of the rising costs for fuel for the school buses. Also, the age of the various school buildings themselves dic-

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building has been created with the technological innovations needed to encourage student creativity and love of learning.

The new $20 million facility replaces a 50-year-old building that was deemed to have more structural problems than could be addressed on a cost benefit basis.

It was Adams who led the drive to secure funding for this new facility through the stimulus package that was put in place when President Obama first took office.

In implementing Adams’ policy to use local companies whenever possible to meet the needs of the Indian River School District, the construction contract was awarded to Proctor Construction.

Mike McCabe of Proctor Construction, who has worked on all school construction projects since 1991, said working with Adams was a “wonderful experience.” He estimated between 85 to 90 percent of the funds went to local companies.

“We are very proud of the new Vero Beach Elementary,” he said.

“The citizens of the community will also be when they have a chance to visit the new facility.”

Readers of mysteries know it is essential to look for help and support in solving any issues. This is the same approach that Adams uses with the resources available to her. She has worked aggressively to forge a mutually respectful relationship with the elected School Board.

Claudia Jimenz, whose own children were students in the Indian River County public school system, has said, “Dr. Adams understands the importance of building relationships and working as a team with the board. She is willing to listen to the board and entertains suggestions and feedback. We may not always agree, yet I always feel concerns brought

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River County School District began in 1983 as a teacher at Citrus Elementary.

She went on to Sebastian River Middle High School as an assistant principal, taking on the dual tasks of interim principal at Vero Beach High School while also serving as assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction.

Adams is a graduate of Youngstown State University. She received her masters’ degree in physical education from Colorado State University, a master’s degree in school administration from Edinboro University in Pennsylvania and her doctorate in educational leadership from Nova Southeastern University.

Cognizant of what the 21st century will require, Adams has been a fierce advocate for the integration of more technology into the education process not only as management tools, but also as learning tools. It is for this reason she is preparing to face the challenges ahead with the new digital learning options which the state Legislature dictated for Florida in 2014.

She is also looking at the curriculum to make it “more projectbased, more engaging for the students and integrating more technology directly into the classroom. We have a lot of great things going on in different places in the classroom, and we just need more of that.”

A commitment to the classrooms of the future is one of the reasons that Adams and her team have heavily invested time, money and resources into the needed construction of the Indian River County school system infrastructure.

Adams knows that schools are more than mortars and bricks and it is for this reason she has had a hands-on approach to the new construction of Vero Beach Elementary. Thus, a state-of-the-art

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Large turnout honors veterans at Memorial Island

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Beautiful weather brought out a large contingent of veterans and their supporters for the Memorial Day ceremony at Memorial Island Sanctuary on Monday.

“To see the number of people who came out is a real tribute,” said former councilman Brian Heady, “and it says a lot about our community.”

Norma and Dan Black try to attend as many of the events honoring our veterans as they can.

“We come here most every year,” said Norma, “for all the services.”

Dan was a Navy seaman on the USS Juno, famous for having sunk in WW II with the now famous five Sullivan Brothers. “The music is the most special part,” said Norma, “the Vero Beach High School Band does such a wonderful job.”

“The patriotic music just brings back such memories,” Dan added.

Col. Martin Zickert, president of the Veteran’s Council, acted as the master of ceremonies. After thanking the local dignitaries and introducing guest speaker Kurt Wallach, Zickert recognized all of the divisions of the services and their family members.

“I watched so many brave veterans get here so early just to be here. No matter their condition, they were all smiling,” said Zickert. “And I thought to myself, America you are in good hands.”

The traditional placing of the wreath to honor fallen heroes.

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Veterans began filing in early along the flag-lined entrance to the sanctuary.

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(Photography) taught by Aric Attas; Introduction to Drawing with Elise Carter; Beginner and Intermediate Acrylic Painting with Elise Carter; Interpretive Painting with Deborah Gooch; Watercolor and Water Media with Lis Bech; Incorporating Faux Finishing Techniques into Your Painting with Christine Thomas; Finding Your Unique Creative Process: Studio with Deborah Gooch; Fearless Finishing (Mixed Media) with Charlotte “Shotsie” LaJoie; and Raku Clay Studio (Ceramics) with Sean Clinton.

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VERO BEACH -- The Vero Beach Museum of Art will be offering evening adult museum art school classes starting Tuesday, June 12.

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For on-line registration, go to the website home page and select Museum Art School, then scroll down to see the class schedule. You will find class information, cost, dates and descriptions for all of the museum’s summer term classes.

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and nobody likes change or a reduction in overtime hours. Some have taken it out on me but I have to run an agency within our means. So many men and women at this agency have made sacrifices,” Loar said.

When asked about problems of morale within his agency, Loar noted about “20 to 25 percent of the people in the agency talk about morale and it’s primarily the road deputies who have contributed to McMullen’s campaign.”

“We are running on our record

and we have a great record. My platform is I’ve done more with less and our crime rate is down.

I’ve brought additional professionalism to the agency and hold the employees more accountable.

“There are a lot of moving parts to this agency and I have a job I can’t wait to get out of bed to come to. I’m not in a position where the tail will wag the dog. Someone has to be the boss even if I do have a bull’s-eye on my back,” he said.

Partnering with the community and non-profits Among Loar’s most gratifying

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY -- The Education Foundation of Indian River County has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the John’s Island Foundation to benefit Oslo Middle School. The funds will be used to purchase mobile devices and digital content licensing.

The technology will be used to close the achievement gap of low performing, economically disadvantaged children.

This project will utilize mobile technology to benefit 8th-grade students struggling in the area of science. The portability of these mobile devices will enable the school to use computers for multiple classes within the grade level.

Teachers will receive professional development to learn how to implement the technology to engage struggling learners. Students will use the devices in class to display digital content, to research what they are learning and to apply their knowledge by creating PowerPoint and Movie Maker reports.

The Education Foundation's mission is to fund unmet educational needs for the School District of Indian River County. The foundation works closely with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Fran Adams to identify funding needs aligned with the School District’s long range plans of student achievement. accomplishments is forging relationships with the county’s nonprofit agencies. “’Know us before you need us’ is something that was never done before. Being progressive is what we do and think. Our command staff is in the community and that’s how you change the community,” Loar said. “Many of our deputies are coaches in their off time and we have expanded our relationship with children and in attending community meetings to find out the temperature of the community.”

The Sheriff’s office has partnered with agencies including Alzhe-

imers/Parkinsons; Daise Hope; American Red Cross; Indian River County Substance Awareness Council; Salvation Army; United Way; Children’s Home Society; Safe Space; The Source; Sun Up Center; Hibiscus Center and others.

“You can’t run a successful agency sitting behind a desk,” Loar said.

The variety of each day – though long and often challenging – stimulates Loar.

“My day starts at 6 a.m. and often ends at 10 p.m.,” Loar said. “I love this job and I’m confident we’ve done the right thing in the last four years. I think I’ll be re-elected.”

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SEBASTIAN -- The 19th Annual Sebastian Exchange Blue Water Open will be held on Saturday, June 9, with festivities beginning Friday, June 8 at 5 p.m.

Tournament headquarters is Capt’n Butcher’s Waterfront Resort Seafood Grille & Bar on Indian River Drive in Sebastian.

In addition to the $14,000 guaranteed tournament purse, there will be raffles, 50/50, T-shirts and lots of giveaways.

Profits from this event go to charities including Yellow Umbrella Child Abuse Prevention Center; CASTLE; Youth Guidance; Boys & Girls Clubs and Hibiscus Children’s Center.

Through this event, almost $260,000 has been donated to promote the prevention of child abuse and foster children and youth activities.

Elizabeth Thomason, executive director of Boys & Girls Club of Indian River said, “The Exchange Club of Sebastian has been an important supporter of the Boys & Girls Club since 2006. In that time, they have given almost $40,000 to support programs.”

For tournament specifics, or if you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, visit www.bluewateropen.com or contact BWO Chairman Michael Natale at (772) 388-0044 or stickitman@aol.com.

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VERO BEACH -- Riverside Theatre has added 'Les Misérables' to its 2012-2013 Stark Stage Season lineup. The award-winning musical has been seen by more than 60 million people worldwide.

'Les Misérables' tells the tragic story of Jean Valjean, a convict, whose entire life is changed due to a single act of kindness. Set in early 19th century France, the musical tells of the redeeming nature of forgiveness and the human spirit. The score features the classic favorites “I Dreamed a Dream,” “Do You Hear People Sing?” and “On My Own,” among others.

Les Misérables performs February 21-March 10, 2013 and replaces the previously announced production of Victor Victoria on the Stark Stage at Riverside Theatre. Season Tickets are on sale now. For season ticket prices or more information, call the Box Office at (772) 231-6990.

The 2012-2013 Season: On the Stark Stage: Ain’t Misbehavin’ – October 25-November 11; Funny Girl – January 10-27; Les Misérables – February 21-March 19; Grease – April 11-28.

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really is perfect for a family.”

You won’t hear any arguments from Ellie (9), Evie (6), or Emma SEBASTIAN – Sebastian Riv(2). “The girls love the beach and er Medical Center CEO Steven are excited about the natural beauSalyer sees a lot of similarities bety,” he said. tween his new position and the 6 Salyer says he plans to lead by ex1-2 years he spent in the United ample at SRMC and to allow those States Marine Corps. with knowledge in their chosen “Oddly enough, healthcare and fields to lead the way as well. the military are run in a similar “By allowing the staff to make manner,” said Salyer, who took decisions regarding their area of over his duties on April 9. “The expertise, I am empowering them,” hierarchy and structure are neche said. “They are the experts they essary in both fields. When I should have input. I see myself as thought about the attributes of a resource to the faculty. It’s my healthcare and what the indusjob to give them what they need so try’s mission was, it directly tied they can do their jobs.” into the morality of what I was “This leadership style has allooking for.” lowed me to be successful. It’s After leaving the Marine Corps worked for me in the Marine in 2006, where he achieved the Corps in a combat environment as rank of Captain, he began lookwell as the two other hospitals that ing for something with the same I’ve managed.” standards and ethics as the miliSalyer sees tremendous growth tary. coming in both the facilities and “I wanted to be part of something bigger than myself,” he said.

PHOTO BY STEPHANIE LaBAFF expanded care at SRMC. “As we strive to meet the needs “I was looking for a mission.”

Steven Salyer took over as CEO at Sebastian River Medical Center on April 9. of the community we must create During his time in the Corps he served a tour of duty in Iraq and also earned years as the CEO he said his main job was to a larger facility with innovative technology,” his master’s degree in business administration bring the facility up to Health Managements he said.

According to Salyer, Health Management from the New York Institute of Technology, standards.

“While I enjoyed my time at Shands Starke, places a significant amount of capital toEllis College.

Salyer, 35, sees no difference in the type of when the opportunity at SRMC came up, I ward facility and equipment improvements. leadership needed to run a hospital or a mili- jumped at the chance,” he said. “This hospital SRMC was one of the first in the area to offer tary unit. “Taking a group of people and pur- is seen as a little gem within the (Health Man- robotic surgery. Furthermore, the knowledge base that comes from over 70 hospitals in the suing goals is the same. The mission is differ- agement) company.”

Salyer had it on good authority that SRMC Health Management family allows access to a ent, but it’s still life or death.”

He started applying his Marine Corps lead- is a great hospital. His boss, Kathy Burke, larger base of clinical knowledge. ership techniques at a hospital in Tullahoma, served as the CEO until 2007.

“We get to piggy back off a larger corporaWhen asked what drew him to Sebastian, tion,” Salyer said. “Think of all the lessons Tenn., where he spent 4 1-2 years as the Chief Operating Officer for Harton Regional Medi- Salyer points to his family. It was the small learned collectively. You’ll find that a network cal Center. From there his career took him town atmosphere that sold him and his wife of hospitals drastically becomes stronger as a to Shands Starke Regional Medical Center in of 15 years, Katy, on Sebastian. group.”

“We want to raise our daughters in an area Starke, Florida.

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Dr. Harold L. Brooks, Jr., simply cannot stay retired.

“My job is more fun than playing golf,” claims Brooks, who opened his second dental practice in Vero Beach this spring. “I’ve tried to retire three times and it just won’t take.”

The son of an Air Force dentist, it was only natural for Brooks to follow in his father’s footsteps. After receiving his degree in microbiology from the University of Wisconsin, Brooks went on to Georgetown University in Washington D.C. From there, he served in the Air Force where he was stationed at Ramstein Air Force Base in Germany.

In 1972 Brooks and his wife, Barbara, were heading back to Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City when they stumbled across Vero Beach and fell in love with the then sleepy little town.

“We stopped to help someone out who was having car trouble and knew this was the place for us,” he said. “After living up north and in Germany, I was ready for some nice weather.

That’s what made Florida such a great place for us to settle.”

Brooks spent the next 18 years taking care of Vero Beach residents’ dental needs.

“For some reason I thought I was supposed to retire, so I sold my practice to Joe Thomas, a great dentist. We moved to Vail and spent the next 12 years skiing and playing golf,” Brooks said.

Brooks claims he got tired of being beaten on the golf course and couldn’t get used to having so much time on his hands. So he returned to the Treasure Coast and set up a practice in Sebastian. After three years, the new practice became too busy and he decided to try his hand at retirement again. It didn’t take long for him to realize that he still wasn’t ready for the life of a retiree.

Brooks has the magic touch. He took a few years off and then came out of retirement to open a practice in Viera. After only two years the practice grew too large for the type of work he wanted to accomplish.

“I enjoy my patients and want to have the time

to get to know them. I sold the Viera practice and decided it was time to go back to where it all started,” said Brooks of his new Vero Beach office.

Vero Dental Spa is located in an old home located at 3036 20th Street. When you walk in, it feels like you’ve taken a trip back into Old Florida. Brooks was careful to keep the retro, homey feel with the original hardwood and terrazzo floors. The waiting room brings back fond memories of the traditional Florida room.

“Don’t let the architecture fool you, we have the most advanced dental technology available on the market. My patients are going to be as comfortable as possible,” Brooks said.

The practice offers sedation dentistry, laser no numbing dentistry, digital X-rays, an on-site lab where they can make crowns in an hour, orthodontics for adults and oral DNA & HPV tests among other services.

Oral DNA testing is a relatively new procedure. Heart surgeons found that patients were incurring a high rate of bacterial infection after surgery. Researchers discovered bacteria PHOTO BY STEPHANIE LaBAFF in the mouth was being transferred via tubes used during surgery into the lungs. By doing a Dr. Harold Brooks has come out of retirement three simple DNA test, bacteria in the mouth can be times to open a dental practice, his latest endeavor identified and treated prior to surgery, prevent- is located at 3036 20th Street. ing heart and blood vessel problems down the his offices in Sebastian and Viera. They were road.

While most people stoically endure their willing to make the drive in order to stay with dental care, Dr. Brooks and his staff take their Team Brooks. A particular favorite is his hypatient care motto to heart, “Where your ap- gienist Norma Howerton, who also happens to pointment is a TREAT, not a treatment.” All be his sister. She has worked with him for over rooms are equipped with a 3-D televisions and 30 years.

“I have a great deal of respect for the people of headphones. You can sit back in the heated, massage chair and watch a movie or listen to Vero Beach,” Brooks said. “They have integrity and a great work ethic. My wife and I try to do music.

“Dentistry has come a long way since I started our part for the community.”

After devoting years to the children of Indian 40 years ago,” Brooks said. “I was the only one in Vero Beach that knew how to do a root canal. River County, retired teacher, Barbara Brooks We even tried using magnets to hold peoples spends a great deal of her time working with dentures in place. People can afford better den- Books for Babies and Save the Chimps. Meantal care than in the past. We are fortunate to while, Dr. Brooks puts his talents into doing have very high quality dentists here. When you pro bono dental care for those unable to afford can improve a person’s smile, it increases their proper care.

“We’re glad to be back in Vero Beach, doing confidence.”

Many of Brooks’ patients followed him to what we love,” he said.

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City’s transactional attorneys should do first things first Since September the city’s transactional attorneys have billed more than $300,000 in legal fees working through pension issues, resolving right-of-way questions and hashing out at least two draft purchase agreements with Florida Power and Light.

Seven months after beginning their work with the city the transactional attorneys finally sat down last month with officials of the Florida Municipal Power Agency.

Now the real work has finally begun.

In terms of critical path thinking, what the city’s attorneys have done to date is much like someone paying an architect to design a house without first determining if they can afford to own a home. What ever happened to first things first?

To be fair to the transactional attorneys, they began their work at the direction of the last city council, which was bound and determined to sign a contingent contract with FPL as soon as possible.

As a result of pursuing that priority prematurely, substantive meetings with FMPA officials were put

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By far the most challenging obstacles to be cleared will not be a lack of cooperation or helpfulness on the part of FMPA. In fact, FMPA officials have pledged to do what they can to help Vero Beach find a buyer for its power entitlements.

Following his meeting with City Manager Jim O’Connor and other city representatives, FMPA General Manager and CEO Nick Guarriello wrote to all the agen-

cy’s members in an effort to help Vero Beach find a qualified buyer for its power entitlements.

Contrary to the characterizations of the FMPA made by some local utility activists, the joint action agency is hardly run by men with horns.

Unfortunately for Vero Beach, though, FMPA officials are not in a position to relax or disregard requirements placed on them by bond trustees, or to amend court

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decisions made when FMPA’s bond offering were first certified.

And the FMPA can hardly be expected to ignore the inter-local agreements that govern the joint action agency. Vero Beach is just one of 30 member municipalities in the FMPA. It is both unreasonable and unrealistic to expect the FMPA to take unnecessary risks for the benefit of just one of its members.

Last week FMPA General Council Fred Bryant wrote a letter to city attorney Wayne Coment and the city’s transactional attorneys setting out in detail the issues to be resolved if Vero Beach is to sell its power entitlements in a way that does not put at risk the credit rating or the tax-free status of FMPA’s bonds. Bryant’s letter is sobering, for the hurdles to be cleared look more like a brick wall.

The city would be well served if its transactional attorneys would halt work on other aspects of the proposed sale until questions about the FMPA entitlements have been solved, or have been determined to be unresolvable. All other issues pale in comparison.

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Last week, for my birthday, I bought an easy reading paperback to curl up with on a luxurious threeday weekend. I had heard mumblings about a controversial first novel by E.L. James, “50 Shades of Grey,” so I decided to give it a whirl.

I consumed the 500-page tome in a single gulp. My heart palpitated at the intimate details of a couple of 20-year-olds who fall in love -- albeit a raw, edgy, entirely foreign kind of love. As it turns out, my palpitations have joined a heartfelt cacophony by millions of women across America.

While not as sophisticated in some ways as “Nine and a Half Weeks,” a memoir of a dominant/submissive relationship published in 1978, the Grey series is very accessible, contemporary and is being bought up

in droves, both in hard copy and in electronic book formats.

The day after I read book one, I was at the store buying the second installment LISA RYMER of the trilogy.

We’re not talking high brow literature or even insightful psychology, here. Nonetheless, James, a former television executive who lives in London, has in the past year sold more than 10 million copies of her book, has a movie in the works and has been named one of the 2012 world’s 100 most influential people by “Time” magazine.

I called my friend and whispered the title of the book, inquiring if she had read it.

“I don’t even read and I’m on

chapter ten,” she said.

Another friend told me things had improved with her husband since reading the book. The problems that occur in a marriage often begin and end in the bedroom.

Currently, the US divorce rate hovers around 50 percent for first marriages, 60 percent for second and a whopping 70 percent for third timers.

Imagine if an erotic romance novel can help improve that situation!

Where else can a married couple get help in the bedroom?

These days, more and more mental health counselors refuse to accept medical insurance because the reimbursement is insufficient or payment takes too long.

People simply can’t afford the out of pocket expense of seeing a therapist in the off chance they can save their marriages.

And while those who minister to

our spiritual growth frequently emphasize the importance of marriage, rarely do they get involved in the nitty gritty of a couple’s sexuality.

Nevertheless, the New York Times reported last week that Brevard County had banned the book from its public library shelves, deeming the material inappropriate.

Fortunately, the library system in Indian River County applies less censorhip than our neighbors to the north. There are three sets of the Grey trilogy in the system, both electronic and paperback.

But before your heart begins palpitating, you may have to get in line. Currently, there are over 127 people waitlisted to check out the library books.

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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Yet with counting comes the responsibility. It is not just that you count when you are present. We now depend on our Bar/Bat Mitzvah (and all of those who achieved this before) to come to help us make the minyan.

This is true beyond the Jewish community. We have some many times and places where we don’t just have the privilege to go and be present. The righteous communities where those experiences occur depend on us to be there. If we don’t go, if we don’t help create the critical mass, sacred work and worship that brings holiness into our world might be postponed, canceled or lost.

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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ish adults. This number is derived from the story of Abraham arguing with God that if there are ten righteous individuals in Sodom and Gomorrah the cities should not be destroyed.

From these stories, Jewish tradition declared that in order to have certain ritual and communal moments you have to have at least 10 adults. This is the critical mass of a group, they number that pushes the experience from a family moment to a community where smaller units depend on the larger unit.

When one of our young people becomes Bar or Bat Mitzvah, a Jewish adult, there is a feeling of pride and accomplishment. We talk about what new responsibilities – fasting for Yom Kippur or new paths of Jewish learning. One of the other pieces is counting in the minyan.

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a step up in rights and privileges means an increase in responsibility. Or to say it differently, that as we achieve independence what it really means is that we become a RABBI MICHAEL BIRNHOLZ bigger cog in the interdependence of our family, community and country. When we are allowed to go and do new things on our own, then we in turn are called on to use these new powers to support and help those who give us our freedom.

There is a responsibility that ties into that experience of independence and interdependence, counting in a minyan. The term minyan refers to a community of ten Jew-

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Do you remember your first day of freedom?

Whether with a car or train or bus your parents said, sure you can drive/ride there all by yourself. Ah, the feeling. Your parents trust you and your abilities.

They see that you are responsible enough to make wise choices and get where you are supposed to go without getting into or causing trouble. A few successful trips later something strange happens, right and privilege. Since you now can drive the car, ride the bus or train by yourself, can you run to the store to pick up some milk?

We all remember these kinds of moments, when an achievement or accomplishment leads in turn to obligation and responsibility.

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BY CHRISTINA TASCON VERO BEACH NEWSWEEKLY

Every May, in honor of Mother’s Day, Sarah Garrett finds some way to bring awareness and funding to the American Cancer Society in an event called Help Whip Cancer Campaign.

This year, Garrett teamed up her Pampered Chef business with Jetson downtown to bring in vendors and guests to a Sample & Sip Mix & Mingle.

Vendors offering jewelry, refreshments, makeup and kitchen items set up their wares around the numerous rows of appliances. Cancer survivors who had been invited were able to relax and enjoy the samplings as they celebrated another day of cancer-free living.

“Pampered Chef partners with the American Cancer Society every year,” said Garrett. “My personal goal is to raise a thousand dollars for this month.”

Garrett will donate the money in the name of Jetson for donating their space for the event which featured giveaways and special prize packages.

“It is such a great thing to be a part of,” said Jetson manager Jason Mann. “Everyone has been affected by cancer in some way or another.

We are a local company who has been a part of Vero for the last 38 years and we try to have an effect on the local community.”

Susan McGarry and Fran Basso are breast cancer survivors who were invited by Lin Reading of Friends After Diagnosis. “It’s always good to bring out awareness and support each other,” said McGarry.

“Having support is what creates the healing process more than anything else,” added Basso.

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Alex Batt, Cindy Corbin, Sarah Garrett of Pampered Chef, Ginny Anthony and Susan Harris of Jetson

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Saint Edward’s grads look to the future with hope

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The Saint Edward’s Class of 2012 recognized teachers and families in a commencement ceremony both joyous and bittersweet .

Although some students would be happy just to graduate and have it over with, the students at St. Ed’s, as it is affectionately called, understand this is just the beginning of their educational careers.

The faculty, from Head of Schools Mike Mersky and Bruce Wachter, to each support staff member along the way, have made it clear they were expected to go on to achieve big things.

Valedictorian Lauren Edwards said that others might perceive them as too laid back about their future, but that was not the case.

“We are not worried thanks to the guidance we have received here,” said Edwards. “We have been prepared for our future as much as it is possible by all of you.

Don’t worry, we ask that you trust in the values you have instilled in us.”

Teacher and lacrosse coach Andy Scheffer received many hugs as students filed out of the ceremony.

“When you see your players graduate, it makes you think,” said Scheffer. “You want to look down the road and see what kind of great people they will be.”

Speaker Rich Campbell of Scripps Newspapers gave this advice to the graduates, “Pursue success in everything you do and seize opportunities whenever they Student Chas Moody hugs his teacher and lacrosse coach, Andy Scheffer, come.” after the ceremony

Head of Upper Schools Bruce Wacher addresses the parents and students

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Tyiesha McLendon receives congratulations from Head of Schools Bruce Wachter as she receives her diploma

Sadhana Chalasani, Anmol Patel, Hannah Hussamy and Meagan Carrick

Emily Salvador sings the National Anthem before the commencement ceremony

John Riley gets ready for the after party

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George Paxton was for over 30 years a well-respected and highly sought matrimonial lawyer in Bethesda, Md. His practice was made up of the legal minutiae that are standard in all cases, but because of the nature of divorce, it is also about the human interaction and emotionally charged situations as well.

Paxton was so adept at both sides of the equation that he was appointed to the Maryland governor’s task force on family law and elected as a fellow to the American Academy of Matrimonial Law.

Paxton is now semi-retired from his law practice although he still operates his own Paxton Mediation here in Vero Beach. These days he spends much of his time as a figural sculptor producing work as well as teaching at the Vero Beach Museum of Art and serving on the board of the Cultural Council.

Paxton has a very peaceful demeanor but is doggedly passionate about art in his life and also about the role it should play in the area.

“I have been attempting to develop the diesel power plant (located downtown on State Road

60 and Commerce Ave.) as an art center,” he said. “This is a beautiful building, on the Historic Registry, and an excellent location that could be patterned after The Torpedo Art Center located close to Washington, D.C. The diesel plant facility could serve as an art center, gallery and provide studio space for numerous artists and a focal point in the redevelopment of downtown Vero Beach.”

Paxton believes it would add to Vero’s growing reputation as a fine art center on the east coast of Florida.

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tellectually and analytically demanding,” said Paxton of his previous career. “While it is true that there is a certain amount of analysis in sculpture, to a large degree I am using a different part of my brain; the more emotional and intuitive side. I believe that art and specifically sculpture can be the gateway to beauty, emotional intensity, and fulfillment.”

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Each garment and limb exudes fluidity and grace whether the figure is one of an elegant ballerina or of a simple serving girl.

One piece titled “New Shoes” is able to capture the exact moment and emotion of the subject slipping her foot into a sandal for the first time. Her dress casually flows over her body so delicately one can feel the texture of the material.

That is the magic of Paxton’s work, bringing beauty and movement to every form and action no matter how simple the function.

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in advance of casting – a course which may parallel Paxton’s career in law where his success depended on a disciplined plan of attack thought out far in advance of each trial or negotiation.

Paxton’s resulting work connects on a very emotional level to observers and the clients at Darby Fine Arts, where he is currently represented and which is located in the downtown art district. He credits both his methodical self with his artistic desire to allow the process to flow and freedom to create something with movement and meaning.

The delicate and subtle touches Paxton applies to the

ARTS | ENTERTAINMENT clay breathes a depth into his wood or stone because he felt it sculpted forms which belies the was more detailed.

“I find that carving in wood rigid medium he has chosen.

“I try to identify with my or stone is much more limitsubject, understand them and ing in terms of what can be acknow what they are experienc- complished,” Paxton said. “It ing,” said Paxton. “In this way, is entirely a subtractive process, cutting away from a block.

I try to capture their essence.”

Paxton was raised in a creative Working in clay is largely an adhome where his father, George ditive process. I find this allows Paxton, Sr. was a big band ar- me more options in terms of ranger and musician. Paxton’s developing the sculpture from childhood was filled with many which a cast is made.”

Most of his sculptures are of musical legends such as Nat King Cole and Perry Como and women in the middle of variwas encouraged by his father to ous non-posed tasks which showcases their curves and imstudy music.

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VERO BEACH -- In a spring game which pitted St. Edward’s, Miami Archbishop Curley and Master’s Academy against each other for one half apiece, the Pirates outscored their opponents six touchdowns to one.

Curley squared off with St. Edward’s in the first matchup, that the home team Pirates won 206. Master’s took on Curley next, with a 55-yard fumble return being the difference in a tight 8-0 loss for the Patriots. St. Edward’s came back out for their matchup against Master’s and played nearflawless football, winning 21-0.

St. Edward’s coach Bill Motta and his team displayed several necessary ingredients needed to play playoff caliber football this fall. The Pirates exhibited big play potential passing the ball, a running game that was both swift and powerful, great execution and energy, and a stingy, athletic defense.

“We were pleased with our effort,” Motta said. “The team from Miami came up here with a lot of guys and they put some pretty good athletes onto the field. But our boys went out there and they were in condition -that was a big factor. They weren’t getting too tired, we were able to execute and we didn’t hurt ourselves.

After 17 or 18 days of practice we were frothing at the mouth to play and actually hit, because we’ve been practicing without banging trying to keep everybody healthy. I think we did a good job.”

Motta was complimentary of Master’s effort on the field and of their head coach, Dan Smith.

Sunshine Athletic Conference this fall that St. Edward’s won in 2010.

“We’re getting better, and we want to thank God for giving us the opportunity to be here tonight and a chance to play football,” Smith said. “I just love every one of my kids and they played their guts out -- I can’t really say enough about that. Look (gesturing toward most of his team after the scrimmage, as they were on the ground catching their collective breath) these guys are exhausted. But they’ll get up and go again and they do not quit.”

PHOTO BY MICHAEL BIELECKI Motta said that hooking up with St. Edward’s running back Daryl Norwood dashed through this hole for a 65- Master’s for another spring game yard TD run. was something he would like to do “I didn’t know what to expect Both Curley and Master’s earned again in the future.

“We had contacted Master’s earfrom Master’s, but they had good every yard they gained on offense, numbers and they dressed more as the physical Pirates defense lier in the year about the spring kids than we did,” Motta said. swarmed to the ball and made ball game because it was a natural ri“They had some pretty good ath- carriers pay. Even Curley’s touch- valry,” Motta said. “That’s a very letes out there and they run a down on a quarterback keeper desirable thing, especially when pretty good offense that they need was fiercely contested, as Kahle you have a quality program with a to sharpen up a little bit. Dan’s a upended his opponent in a violent quality guy running it like Dan over there. At first he wasn’t sure about great guy, and I know it is tough goal line collision. being at a small school with numSmith was thankful his team was the number of players he would bers at the beginning. Overall, provided with the opportunity to have. Like the gentleman that he is there’s a great future with great compete this spring, as his program he didn’t want to commit to playpossibilities for that school.” enters its first season in the same ing and then have to back out.”

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BY MARK JOSEPH VERO BEACH NEWSWEEKLY

As summer approaches, thoughts of vacationing in a cool, faraway place was beyond tempting and since a last minute trip to some exotic land was out of the question, I decided to treat myself to something a bit more practical.

After some consideration, I scooped up my dinner companion and off we went for an evening of make believe.

With so many choices in our make-believe land and with the dinner hour now upon us, we thought, why not turn this into a culinary adventure with a combined trip to France, Switzerland, Scotland and perhaps even Spain?

The choice was obvious: The Kilted Mermaid.

We picked out a comfortable spot near the window and when presented with the extensive wine list, we chose a 2010 Burgundy. After we learned that our original wine selection was not available, Kilted Mermaid’s owner Linda Moore personally delivered a bottle of a 2006 Château Tour de Ségur, a wonderful red French wine by Andre Lurton.

The wine was well-aged to a rich, dark and fruity blend of merlot plus two cabernets. It was well worth a premium price. However, since our original selection of a lower priced wine was not available, owner Linda Moore cheerfully compensated by offering this more expensive wine at a lower price. Very impressive!

Our magical, make-believe European tour continued and though a stop in Spain for delicious sounding tapas seemed tempting, turning the menu page we glimpsed a Swiss-style fondue which immediately caught our eye. After scanning the selections, we parked our imaginary tour bus in Switzerland and decided to check it out.

Of the several types of fondue available, we selected the sausage and imported cheese and artichokes and spinach fondue. Since fondue is meant to be shared, our server wisely suggested having both types delivered in one pot.

She smiled with a wink and said, “Don’t worry, they’ll arrive in one pot, but they will still be separate.”

The best way to describe the Kilted Mermaid is extreme, sensory overload on many levels. The dining room and bar area is awash in a maze of colorful hand-painted artwork. Used wine bottles are cleverly crafted as lighting fixtures and provide a warm glow over the bar. Layered, multi-colored fabrics criss-cross dining room tables. Nothing seems to make sense about this place, yet, why should it?

As promised, both fondue selec-

tions arrived in one single chafing dish, yet completely separated by a clever porcelain insert that divided both equally. The sausage cheese fondue was a delightful mixture of spicy, creamy, melted cheese with a nice smoky flavor of sausage. It was the perfect blend for the accompanying tray of crusty bread cubes and fresh cut veggies.

The spinach and artichoke fondue was tart with a bite of vinegar, yet sweet and creamy from the richness of the cheese, with chunks of artichokes and bits of spinach.

The cubes of bread and fresh cut vegetables were more than enough pieces for twirling into the thick rich cheese.

Halfway through the meal our bubbly waitress came by to close the flame underneath our fondue pot so that the remaining cheese would not burn. Clearly, she had been to this rodeo before.

In addition to both fondues, we also requested a side order of chicken bites for dipping. The chunks of chicken breast were crispy, yet tender and worked well with the spinach and artichoke fondue.

The Kilted Mermaid is located on Old Dixie Highway near downtown

and in a location that once housed the Cacophony Café and then Cafe Mojo. In April 2011, after some extensive renovations, Moore and her partner Rick opened their doors and the business was an instance success.

The Mermaid has since become one of the most popular night spots in town especially on the weekends when live entertainment is featured. On any given day, Linda can be seen strolling around the dining room in one of her trademark long dresses and her partner Rick in his ancestral Scottish kilt; hence the name the Kilted Mermaid.

Always one to yield to temptation, how could I pass up dessert fondue?

The chocolate, peanut butter and honey fondue was delivered along with a tray of graham crackers, marshmallows and bananas, as well as more decadent dipping treats including slices of brownies, pound cake and Rice Crispy treats.

The chocolate fondue was a delicious blend of sweet and salty and with all the ingredients included to make our own S’mores. Needless to say, there was not a drop of dessert left when we were finished.

Our whirlwind imaginary trip to Europe and beyond had arrived on time and had ended with a perfect departure.

For a magical trip to make-believe without leaving Vero Beach, the Kilted Mermaid provided a great ticket to ride.

Dinner with wine before tip: $121.

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Obituaries John McKee Jr. John McKee Jr., 97, died May 9, 2012, at Sumerset House at Oak Harbor, Vero Beach. He was born in Detroit and lived in Vero Beach for 36 years, coming from Orchard Lake, Mich. Before retirement, he was vice president and manager of the Detroit office of BBD&O. He was a member of the Riomar Country Club, Oak Harbor and the Classic Book Club, all of Vero Beach. He attended Trinity Episcopal Church of Vero Beach. Survivors include his sons, David McKee of Ashland, Ore., John McKee of Vero Beach and Mark McKee of Windermere; daughter, Mary Wenger of Milford, Mich.; sister, Jane McKee of Birmingham, Mich.; two stepsons, Richard Wagner Jr. of Cincinnati and Charles T. Wagner of Troy, Mich; stepdaughter, Elizabeth Wagner Wunker of Cincinnati; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.

A guestbook is available at www. coxgiffordseawinds.com.

Jennifer Jackson Parker Jennifer Jackson Parker, 52, died May 10, 2012, at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach. She was born in Baltimore and lived in Vero Beach for 50 years, coming from Cockeysville, Md. She attended Beachland Elementary School and Gifford Middle School and graduated from Vero Beach High School in 1978 and attended Indian River Community College.

Survivors include her husband, Sam Parker; son, Zachary Parker; and mother, Natalie Jackson, all of Vero Beach. 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.

Barbara K. Ramsey Barbara K. Ramsey, 74, died May 11, 2012, at Palm Garden of Vero Beach. She was born in Washington, D.C., and lived in Vero Beach since 1974, coming from Fort Myers. Before retirement, she was a housekeeper. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints of Vero Beach.

Survivors include her son, Robert F. Ramsey Jr. of Vero Beach; daughter, Joann Vickery of Vero Beach; sister, Shannon Katsanes of Annapolis, Md.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A guestbook is available at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.

Donald Gene Sabbe Donald Gene Sabbe, 78, died May 5, 2012, at his home. He was born in Billings, Mont., and lived in Vero Beach since 1996, coming from Fremont, Calif. Before retirement, he was a dentist in Fremont for 36 years. He was a Navy veteran attached to the Marines.

He attended Holy Cross Catholic Church, Vero Beach. He was a member of the Countryside Tennis Club, Vero Beach. Survivors include his sons, John Sabbe and Eric Sabbe; daughter, Dana Sabbe, all of California; sister, LuAn Lorenson of Vero Beach; and his companion, Suzanne Wagner of Vero Beach.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 811 W. Evergreen Ave., Suite 204, Chicago, IL 60642.

A guestbook is available at www. lowtherfuneralhome.com.

Vero Beach. She was born in Sedalia, Ky., and lived in Indian River County for 53 years, coming from Nashville, Tenn. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Vero Beach. Survivors include her sons, Randy Witt of Moore, Okla., and John Witt of Taylor Mill, Ky.; daughters; Cindy McCall of Vero Beach and Kristy Witt of Miami; brother; Malcolm Jetton of Sedalia; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A guestbook is available at www.lowtherfuneralhome.com.

Sheldon S. Coe Sheldon S. Coe, 95, died May 11, 2012. He was born in Washington D.C., and lived in Vero Beach since 1981. He was the owner and president of Industrial Display Co. in Elkhart, Ind. He was a decorated combat veteran of World War II, having served in the southwest Pacific where he was interned as a prisoner of war for 3 1-2 years in Japan. He was awarded the Silver Star for bravery and the Purple Heart. Survivors include his wife of 72 years, Valeria; daughter, Kathryn Word of Arvada, Colo.; sister, Margaret Hutcheon of Fairfax, Va.; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A guestbook is available at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.

during the invasions of Okinawa and Guam. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Lucille DeMaio; daughters, Diane Armstrong of Emerson, N.J., and Jean DeMaioHefetz of St. James, N.Y.; brother, Robert DeMaio of Setauket, N.Y.; and four grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to VAMC West Palm Beach Voluntary/Recreation Therapy Service at Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 7305 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33410. A guestbook is available at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.

Mildred Demons Mildred Demons, 72, died May 9, 2012. She was born in Vero Beach and was a lifelong resident.

Survivors include her daughter, Nicole Demons of Vero Beach; brother, Willie Demons of Vero Beach; sister; Doretha Morgan of Miami; and one grandchild.

Daniel J. Ford, Daniel J. Ford, 93, of Vero Beach, died May 13, 2012 at the Indian River Medical Center. He had been a resident of Vero Beach since 2002 coming from Simsbury, Conn. Mr. Prior to his retirement he was the Vice President of Emhart Glass. He was of the Catholic faith and attended Saint John of the Cross Catholic Church in Eugene Nicholas DeMaio Vero Beach. Survivors include his Eugene Nicholas DeMaio, 85, nephew Ed Ford Jr. of Tampa and died May 14, 2012, at Indian River niece Sue Mullaney of Rockfall, Medical Center, Vero Beach. He CT. In lieu of flowers memorial was born in Wildwood, N.J., and donations may be made to The lived in Vero Beach for 26 years, First Tee at The First Tee, World coming from Bethpage, N.Y. Be- Golf Village, 425 South Legacy fore retirement, he worked as a Trail, St. Augustine, FL 32092 or clerk for the Postal Service for 25 www.thefirsttee.org. years in Westbury, N.Y. He served Joan J. Witt Theodore E. Gottry in the Navy during World War II. Joan J. Witt, 84, died May 10, He was stationed in the Pacific Theodore E. Gottry, 74, died 2012, at VNA Hospice House, Theater and transferred troops May 15, 2012, at Atlantic Health-

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Jason Andrew Hall Jason Andrew Hall, 28, died May 17, 2012, at his home. He was born in Miami-Dade and lived in Stuart since 1994, coming from Vero Beach. He was a nuclear operator with Florida Power & Light Co. He was a graduate of Vero Beach High School and was an Air Force veteran. He was a member of Vero Beach Church of Christ. Survivors include his mother, Judi Perry of Port St. Lucie; father, Kenneth Hall of Stuart; paternal grandmother, Sandra Hall of Colorado Springs, Colo.; maternal grandmother, Hilda Pinkston of West Palm Beach; and brothers, Travis Hall of West Palm Beach and Tyler Hall of Stuart. Memorial contributions may be made to New Horizons of the Treasure Coast, 4500 W, Midway Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34981.

A guestbook is available at www. heavencalled.com.

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Duane Austin Courter Duane Austin Courter, 79, died May 17, 2012, at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach. He was born in Knoxville, Ill., and lived in Vero Beach for 26 years.

He was an instructor of physics at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, and spent 21 years with RCA. He retired from General Electric as an electrical engineer working in government contracts all over the world. He was a Navy veteran serving during the Korean

Leo Gaudreau Leo Gaudreau, 84, died May 19, 2012, at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach. He was born in Moosup, Conn., and lived in Vero Beach for 25 years, coming from Plainfield, Conn. Before retirement, he was a foreman with the Department of Transportation in Connecticut with Highway Maintenance. After retirement, he worked as a maintenance director for Vero Airport Trade Center. He was known as the "Handy Man" in Heron Cay. He was a member of St. John of the Cross where he was an usher. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Jeannette of Vero Beach; son, Steven of Vero Beach; daughter, Kathleen of Vero Beach.

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Ruth Mathilda ‘Mimi’ Avenius Ruth Mathilda "Mimi" Avenius, 96, died May 1, 2012, in Front Royal, Va. She was born in Maspeth, N.Y., and lived in Vero Beach for 26 years. She owned and managed Avenius Funeral Home in Forest Hills, N.Y., along with her husband. She was a dancer and participated in numerous shows at Countryside in Vero Beach.

She attended the Church of God in Vero Beach. She was a member of the Polish American Club and the Eastern Star. Survivors

Gary G. Brown Gary G. Brown, 54, died May 19, 2012, at the Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach. He was born in Kitzingen, Germany, and lived in Vero Beach for 23 years, coming from Columbia, S.C. He worked in renovations and maintenance at Indian River Estates. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Rose; daughters, Katrena McMahan and Kyleigh Brown, both of Vero Beach; son, Garrett Brown of Vero Beach; parents, Gary and Eleanor Brown of Elgin, S.C.; brothers, Charlie Brown of California, Peter Brown of Columbia, S.C., and Curtis Brown of Albany, N.Y.; sisters, Peggy Almeida of Connecticut and Sherry Sons of Interlachen; and three grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association Greater Southeast Affiliate at American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692; or the Epilepsy Foundation of Florida at 3222 Commerce Place, Suite B, West Palm Beach, FL 33407. A guestbook is available at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.

War. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of one's choice.

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William S. Schroeder William S. Schroeder (Colonel, USA, Ret.), West Point Class of 1952, passed away on May 13, 2012, in Vero Beach at the age of 82, after a short illness. He married Joan Margurite Dolfinger on June 4, 1952. They have been married for 59 loving years. During his military career, Bill served two

Ann C. Shults Ann C. Shults, 81, died May 13, 2012, at her home. She was born in Niagara Falls, N.Y., and lived in Vero Beach for 30 years, coming from Buffalo, N.Y. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Vero Beach. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, John B. Shults of Vero Beach; and sister, Carol Grish of Vero Beach.

Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA/Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960. A guest book is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.

include her daughter, Shari Avenius of Linden, Va.; companion of 18 years, Don Cushman of Vero Beach; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

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Homer D. Kallsen Homer D. Kallsen, 89, died May 8, 2012, at Indian River Medical Center in Vero Beach. He was born in Keystone, Iowa, and lived in Vero Beach for four years, coming from Melbourne. Before retirement, he was an air traffic controller with the airline industry.

He was of the Lutheran faith. Survivors include his wife, Eleanor Kallsen of Vero Beach; daughter, Teresa Bookwalter of Alabama; stepson, Walter West of Homestead; five sisters; and two grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association , 1101 Northchase Parkway, Marietta, GA 30067. A guest book is available at www. coxgiffordseawinds.com.

tours in Vietnam (‘61 & ‘67). He retired from the Army in 1976 and began a 28-year career as a stock broker in Ocala, Florida with EF Hutton Company and ending his career with Legg Mason in Vero Beach. Bill is survived by his wife; his three children Karen Hodges of Charlotte, NC, Wayne Schroeder and wife Christa, Vero Beach and Major Vince Ball, MD and wife Janice, Puyallup, WA; and eight grandchildren nad one great granddaughter. In lieu of flowers, donations in the name of William S. Schroeder can be made to Wounded Warrior Project, mailed to P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.

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Address Subdivision 8890 Sea Oaks Way N, #102 Sea Oaks 1144 Indian Mound Tr. Castaway Cove 12690 N. Highway A1A Ambersand Beach 1013 Olde Doubloon Dr. Castaway Cove 1769 Coral Way N Seagrove 875 Island Club Ln. Island Club of Vero 1780 Orchid Island Cr. N Sea Oaks 814 Gayfeather Ln. Briggs Tierney 1308 Coral Park Ln., #104 Coralstone Condo 2739 Ocean Dr., #30C Ocean Towers 5400 Highway A1A, #C26 Vista del Mar

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741 Manatee Cove John’s Island 8/17/11 $3,000,000 5/23/12 $2,800,000 Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. Matilde Sorensen Dale Sorensen Real Estate, Inc. Matilde Sorensen

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1575 Pelican Ln. Other 1/16/12 $2,195,000 5/22/12 $2,050,000 Alex MacWilliam, Inc. Charlotte Terry Premier Estate Properties Clark French

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

100 Beachside Dr., #302 Orchid Island 11/16/09 $1,095,000 5/23/12 $925,000 Orchid Island Realty, Inc. Bob Niederpruem Treasure Coast Sotheby’s Intl David Ashcroft

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8525 Seacrest Dr. Orchid Isle Estates 9/16/11 $750,000 5/23/12 $706,250 Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. Sally Woods Dale Sorensen Real Estate, Inc. Mara McAuliffe

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12880 Highway A1A Ambersand Beach 5/1/12 $1,000,000 5/21/12 $700,000 Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. Sally Baskin Dale Sorensen Real Estate, Inc. Sam Robbins

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3917 Indian River Dr. Riverside Park 8/21/09 $775,000 5/22/12 $675,000 Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. Sally Woods Alex MacWilliam, Inc. Charlotte Terry

List Date 10/9/11 2/6/12 1/1/11 4/4/11 4/15/12 10/24/11 4/1/11 3/26/12 2/23/12 11/3/11 3/30/12

List Price $725,000 $615,000 $659,000 $525,000 $399,000 $389,000 $339,000 $279,900 $199,000 $220,000 $140,000

Sell Date 5/18/12 5/22/12 5/22/12 5/17/12 5/17/12 5/18/12 5/21/12 5/18/12 5/21/12 5/18/12 5/22/12

Sell Price $650,000 $530,000 $490,000 $435,238 $375,000 $355,000 $330,000 $282,000 $175,000 $175,000 $125,000

Listing Broker/Agent Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc./Sally Woods Palm Pointe Realty/Cheryl Gerstner Peters, Carlton & Mugford RE/Nancy Beeh Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc./Lori Davis Alex MacWilliam, Inc./Ronald Spoto Norris & Company/Debbie Bell Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc./Debbie Cleveland Every Florida Home/Warren Cleveland Peters, Carlton & Mugford RE/Ruth Spalding Norris & Company Treasure Coast Sotheby’s Intl/Melissa Mittag

Selling Broker/Agent Dale Sorensen Real Estate, Inc./Debbie Cleveland Ron Rennick Auctions, REALTORS/Ron Rennick Peters, Carlton & Mugford RE/Nancy Beeh Peters, Carlton & Mugford RE/Bevin Mugford Alex MacWilliam, Inc./Ronald Spoto Billero & Billero - Beach Office/Cindy Luviano Alex MacWilliam, Inc./Barbara Parent Norris & Company/Sayre Roberts Dale Sorensen Real Estate, Inc./Barbara Martino-Sliva Gena Grove Norris & Company/Gena Grove Daley & Company Real Estate/Bina Frank

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Address 1429 St. Davids Ln.

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

4490 8th Ln. SW Arbor Trace 1/23/12 $287,000 5/17/12 $287,000 Treasure Coast Sotheby’s Intl Claudia Pascal Weichert, REALTORS Hallmark-VB Dyan Chester

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2013 Cordova Ave. McAnsh Park 7/23/10 $285,000 5/22/12 $267,500 Ron Rennick Auctions, REALTORS Ron Rennick Ron Rennick Auctions, REALTORS Ron Rennick

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

640 23rd Ave. Laurel Pointe 1/9/12 $239,000 5/18/12 $220,000 Treasure Coast Sotheby’s Intl.

Scott Carson RE/MAX Beach and Beyond Tina Carone

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

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Subdivision Grand Harbor St Davids

List Date 12/1/11

List Price $219,000

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