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The stone foot bridge crossing one of the lily ponds leading to the “Hall of Giants” at McKee Botanical Garden.

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much), what he would change now that he has had some experience as an elected public official (not much) and what things he has learned now that he has an office in city hall (not much). “I don’t know that I have been surprised by much of anything,” he said. “My involvement in local government has been well known. I have been around for 20 years. I knew the players, I spoke to the council at the public podium probably more than anybody in the community. But I didn’t just speak from the podium, I also spoke to city managers, city attorneys, clerks and staff outside of meetings. I pretty well knew the players and knew the issues and I don’t think there were a whole lot of surprises.”

It is with typical bravado that he claims his and Charlie Wilson’s elections in November, 2009 paved the way for the sweep the following year that brought in current council members Tracy Carroll, Pilar Turner, Craig Fletcher and current Mayor Jay Kramer. “It didn’t surprise me at all with the first council the effort to shut me up, to try and silence opposing views,” said Heady. “I also think this council is a result of me shining a spotlight on that abuse of power and the refusal to hear opposing views whether it be from me or the public.” With two years in office and the announcement last week that he would seek a second term, the 63-year-old Heady offered his views on how his time in office has changed him (not

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Brian Heady is a seeming noisy mass of contradictions wrapped in a lethal conviction that right is on his side. He remains as he has since he first burst onto the Indian River County political scene: part curmudgeon, part anti-establishment (as in the perceived “old boy” network) activist, part Jeffersonian Democrat and at all times, a proponent of the public’s right to speak and be informed. He spent his first year as Vero Beach City Councilman much the way he did the previous 19 years as a private citizen. That meant he was in conflict with council members and frustrated by an inability to speak out on topics of the day. He thought the prohibitions to speak from the

dais had become so cumbersome he actually tried to take his own council to federal court. “The first council was very much like councils of the last 20 years in terms of BRIAN HEADY its interaction with staff and its perceived role,” he said. “The last council thought their job was to come in, sit in those big chairs and say “move for staff recommendation” and then it was somebody else’s job to say “second,” the mayor’s job to say “all in favor” and then everybody said “aye.”

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Heady has garnered praise for staying true to himself. There were those that thought that once he entered office the trappings of being in charge of the public good would change him. “It is very easy when people get elected to become buddies with the staff, and become very self-important,” said Charlie Wilson, who was voted into office with Heady but later turned out when it was ruled he did not meet the residency requirements. “The thing I have been real proud of Brian about is that he has stuck to his guns with what the people sent him to do. They made a very big statement when they elected both Brian and I and I am sorry I am not there to help him.” Wilson did offer that his former colleague might be too confrontational, using up energy on small matters when the council is considering permanently altering or eliminating major city functions such as the electric utility. “My only criticism is that he probably needs to pick his battles, you don’t have to fight to the death about everything,” Wilson said. Not surprisingly, Heady disagrees. “Perhaps because of my experience I think I have an ability to compartmentalize issues and I can look at a particular issue and deal with that and when that is done turn the page and look at another issue and deal with that,” he said. “I think what we see in politics is that there is a myth that a good compromise makes for good legislation. I don’t necessarily think that at all. I think you need to fight for what you believe is right on each issue and not compromise your values and vote in favor of an issue that a colleague wants in order to win favor with them on your issue. “Do I fight too many battles? If it is important enough for me to vote then it is important enough for me to understand the issue and make some

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cause an undue burden on me. That doesn’t mean I don’t have the money to pay the fee, it means that it would cause an undue burden to charge someone who is willing to do these jobs. I don’t think they should be charged. “Now that I collect a public paycheck from the City of Vero Beach, if I pay the $158 fee it will go back to the city.” It is interesting with all the battles behind and ahead, Heady says he is most proud of a seemingly small gesture he was able to have this year’s council agree upon. “I got the three signs in the parking lot that say, ‘Reserved for Council Members’ removed,” he said. “There were three signs closest to the door reserved for council members. To me it was symbolic of what elected oﬃcials do. They get elected and all of a sudden they change and they think they are special. “I didn’t volunteer to be boss, I volunteered to be a servant. I would hope at the end of my term, be that in November or some other time in the future, that if the public would say anything about me at all I hope they would say he understood his role.”

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determination and fight for what I believe my constituents would want me to fight for on that issue.” Heady does say he thinks with the consideration of the sale of the electric utility, the water and sewer system, the recent hiring of a new city manager and the hiring of a new city attorney the council is on overload. “I think this city council is juggling way too many balls,” he said. “We already have too many issues to be fully effective and adequately study each issue and come to a reasoned conclusion.” Heady said he will run his re-election campaign much the way he ran the 20 or so (even he has lost count) other times he ran for office. There will be no donations accepted and no money spent on the campaign. “I have already refused donations. People have come up and offered me money and I tell them the only thing I want from them is their vote,” he said. There will, however, be one payment he will make on behalf of his candidacy. “I will pay the fee to enter the race,” he said. “Normally, I sign a document that says paying the fee would

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OBA hosts Saturday Night Concert Series The Oceanside Business Association held its monthly Saturday evening concert last weekend. Hundreds came out with lawn chairs in tow to enjoy the music of Dave and the Wave and

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Jeweler Lou Wilson confirmed to Vero Beach Newsweekly that the FBI has arrested two suspects in the daring daylight armed robbery of his store last summer. The robbers were part of a national ring that moved west and, according to federal agents, plundered inventory totaling $1.4 million. The haul for the Vero Beach store was estimated to be $100,000. The items were transported to a jeweler in Pennsylvania, who acted as a fence for the jewel theft ring. Florida residents, Ernest Remor, 36, of Spring Hill, and Michael Young, 39, of Davenport, were indicted in federal court in Portland, Ore., last month for a series of jewelry thefts, including the Lou Wilson heist. The 12-month, five-state crime spree began in Vero Beach and ended in Portland. Three other defendants, ages 25-27, were also included in the indictment charges. The first break in the case came when one of the gang members was arrested in North Carolina and no one was willing to post his bail as apparently had been promised. The suspect spilled his story to law enforcement officers, resulting in at least five arrests. “Detective Lombardo of the Vero Beach Police Department was exemplary,” said Wilson, a jeweler with 40 years experience. As the investigation developed, the case was turned over to the FBI. When mug shots of the suspects were shown to Wilson last month, he was unable to identify the men. However, he was able to identify pictures of some of the stolen jewelry, including a sapphire ring, which investigators told him could help win a conviction. On a Saturday morning last July, Remor and Young parked a car in

front of Wilson’s store, scoping out the foot traffic, the number of employees working and the presence of any security obstacles before making their move. Around 1 p.m., Wilson was alone in the store when video surveillance recorded two white males enter wearing hats and sunglasses. “Before I could say anything, they shot a dart – actually two – into my chest,” said Wilson of the Taser gun the suspects used to immobilize him. “I told them the safe is open, I’m insured, let’s everyone stay calm.” Unable to lock the store’s front door, which sticks, the thieves dragged Wilson to a chair in the back office. About three minutes into robbing the safe, a customer entered the STAFF PHOTO store. Lou Wilson outside his Ocean Drive jewelry store. Note the electronic buzzer to “They said, ‘get rid of him,’” said his right installed after the burglary. Wilson, who was able to wave the customer out of the store through a window in the office. As soon as the customer left, so did the thieves. “We were lucky,” said Wilson, who was unharmed during the robbery. Despite being “a little jumpy for a few weeks,” he was open for business first thing Monday morning after the weekend robbery. About a week after the heist, the getaway car, which was reported stolen in Orlando, was found in the parking lot of Holy Cross Catholic REST EASY WHEN PROTECTED WITH VERO INSURANCE Church on A1A. The thieves must have had another vehicle parked in IN THE VERY WORST WEATHER... our team that lot, said Wilson, and switched endeavors to take care of you. With access to America’s cars after looting his store. top rated carriers, our firm offers the broadest coverage Investigators were able to trace the Call today for an Taser gun ammunition from the robat the lowest possible rates, striving to find the best in-depth business bery to a gun store in Orlando, which solution for all your insurance needs. Do you need a coverage audit had closed. However, the owner, now way out of danger? Are you adaquetely covered in living in the Florida Keys, did not reLocal the event of a hurricane? Don’t think you are - know tain records of ammunition sales. 772.231.2022 Remor has a lengthy criminal hisyou are protected with Vero Insurance. We never stop tory dating back to 2003 in Florida, Toll Free working for you. consisting of larceny and drugs. Both 877.231.2021 suspects from Florida pleaded not guilty at their indictment. A trial date is scheduled for September 27.

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Even in a down economy, Quail Valley Golf & River club is embarking on a $475,000 expansion. This is an artist’s rendering of the enlarged spa and fitness center.

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In a sputtering economy which has left many businesses hanging on to survive, Quail Valley Golf & River Club is embarking on a $475,000 building improvement plan to provide more programs for club youngsters and expanded ﬁtness center amenities for all members. The project, which began two weeks ago and is expected to be completed in November, includes a new, 1,400

square-foot youth activity center, improvements to a poolside tiki bar and enlarging the club’s spa and fitness center to 7,000 square feet. The Quail Valley Golf Club will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Jan. 19, 2012. Located on Pinnacle Drive off 69th Street in Vero Beach, the golf club features a 280-acre, 18-hole golf course designed by Tom Fazio and Nick Price. The Quail Valley River Club, located beachside on A1A, recently celebrated its eighth year and offers a 40-slip ma-

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rina, dining and an eight-suite Riverhouse Lodge to accommodate club members and guests. Club oﬃcials are apparently taking the club’s “We Serve” motto seriously to provide its membership with expanded and improved amenities in a friendly, all-inclusive setting. “We’ve had an outstanding year and our focus is on being a family club in Vero Beach. There was a need for a good-quality family club in Vero Beach and that ties in very well with our golf club,” said Steve Mulvey, chief executive oﬃcer of Quail Valley Golf Club. The social membership includes about 500 children under age 18. “It’s a true family membership and our programs are designed for the whole family,” Mulvey said. “We’ll do more rounds of golf this year than we’ve ever done before and more a la carte dinners this year as well. Our food is really good and we did more than 100 dinners even on a Sunday evening in summer.” Unlike many other public and private clubs nationwide which have felt the

pinch of a foundering economy, Quail Valley Golf & River Club has continued to enjoy member support by providing attractions which appeal to the entire family. Working parents and children keep hectic schedules which often include many extra-curricular activities. Leisure time has become an increasingly precious commodity and savvy clubs are focusing programs to a family market. Quail Valley Golf & River Club is exclusive and oﬀers full-time memberships on an invitation or referral basis. Membership categories include 285 charter golf members who enjoy full-use privileges of the Golf Club and River Club plus 500 house (social) members who have full-use of the River Club and summer season golf privileges at the Golf Club. Once considered a male-dominated sanctuary that provided some respite from the wife and kids, private golf clubs have evolved as a result of an economic meltdown and societal changes. Today, working professional moth-

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Artist’s rendering of the improved tennis clubhouse at Quail Valley Golf & River Club. ers as well as fathers can be found on the links trying to sink birdies and seal business deals. “The day of the all-male club has kind of vanished. If they’re going to spend discretionary dollars to join a club, the women want input into that,” Mulvey said. Junior golf programs, expanded fitness center and pool activities, casual dining options and a variety of children’s activities are now part of the business plan for many private golf clubs, according to David Shaw, president of Country Club Advisor, a consulting firm for private clubs. Quail Valley River & Golf club is no exception and has focused on offering a plethora of activities for young members by providing golf, tennis and sailing lessons; water aerobics; babysitting services; etiquette classes for children; free golf clinics and more. “We want to keep members here comfortably and securely. We want them to want to be here. We do golf tournaments to help people meet each other and it’s amazing how many friendships have evolved. We’ve never taken out an advertisement (to market

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County plan could move barrier island into single district One of two proposals put forth by county staff for realigning county districts would move all of the barrier island under the authority of District 5 Commissioner Bob Solari. The county is required by the Florida Constitution to come up with a redistricting plan after each federal census. County staff came up with two possible plans based on criteria set at a commission meeting July 12. The main criteria the commission set was to have each of the five districts approximately equal in population. With a county-wide population of 138,028 each district would contain 27,606 residents to be equally apportioned. The existing populations by district are as follows:

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•District 2 (Joseph Flescher) 29,976, or 2,370 over the ideal •District 3 (Gary Wheeler) 25,202, or 2,404 under the ideal •District 4 (Peter O’Bryan) 30,093, or 2,487 over the ideal • District 5 (Bob Solari) - 20,702, or 6,904 under the ideal

Members of the Indian River Soccer Association pose at the new Sports Authority near the Indian River Mall. The IRSA will hold registrations at the store on Aug. 20 and 27.

The two options will be available for viewing in the atrium of the county government complex, the school board office, at city hall for each of the five municipalities (Vero Beach, Sebastian, Fellsmere, Indian River Shores, Orchid) and the Supervisor of Elections office. The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on Sept. 13 and Oct. 18 in the Commission chambers and Sept. 20 in Sebastian. The City of Sebastian will also hold a workshop on Aug. 23. Sebastian officials have expressed some concern to commissioners that as the most populous city in the county that it has a single commissioner representCONTINUES ON PAGE 11

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the northern boundary of the county, thus including the entire barrier island within District 5, and (2) on the mainland, an area is shifted from District 5 to District 2 consisting of a rectangle bordered on the south by

41st Street, on the west by the FEC railroad track, on the north by 45th Street and on the east by the City of Vero Beach municipal boundary. Districts 1, 3 and 4 are the same under Proposal No. 1 and Proposal No. 2.

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Redistricting Proposal No. 1: Existing district boundary lines would be adjusted to achieve straighter boundary lines which follow major highways and equalizes population as much as possible.

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District 1: The southeast boundary lines were changed to follow Rt. 60 on the south and 66th Avenue on the east; and the northeast boundary lines were changed to follow CR 510 and CR 512, and Laconia Street in between.

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District 2: The southern boundary of the barrier island portion of the district was moved northward from the city/town line between Vero Beach and Indian River Shores, to CR 510; the southern boundary of the mainland portion of the district was changed to follow 41st Street and 45th Street; and the westerly boundary was changed to match the new easterly boundary of District 1. District 3: Changes were made in the eastern portion of the district. Straighter boundaries were created using Rte. 60 and 66th Avenue, 41st Street, US 1, and 1st Street SW and 27th Avenue. No portion of the district is located east of US 1. District 4: The district was reduced by a one square mile area (transferred to District 3) which is bordered by 1st Street SW on the south, 43rd Avenue on the west, 8th Street on the north and 27th Avenue on the east. District 5: Northern boundary line of the barrier island portion of the district was moved northward to CR 510, and the westerly boundary line was changed to follow US 1 or the Florida East Coast Railroad track. SOURCE: INDIAN RIVER COUNTY

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Community Forum As a community, who would we be without our story? BY MARK SCHUMANN

Alma Lee Loy, the legendary first lady of Vero Beach, called recently wondering what images might be found in the Press Journal’s archives of the 17th Street Bridge under construction. Within the hour I was sifting through files folders stuffed full of old photographs, newspaper clippings and documents. Three file drawers into my search I came across a manila folder labeled “bridges.” In between the 34-year-old photographs and clippings was a letter from Alma Lee, addressed to my grandfather and father. It was an invitation to attend the dedication of the 17th Street Bridge. All these years later an effort is underway to name that to-be-named bridge after Alma Lee. In typical fashion, she was not looking for those pictures for her own benefit, but to share them with the community as part of an exhibit that will be featured at the new McDonalds on U.S. 1. When I shared the photographs with Alma Lee, I also showed her the letter. She pointed to a correction she had made, and noted, humorously and with some pride that in the days when she served on the Indian River County Commission, the commissioners did their own typing. We’ve come a long way, and along the way the cost of government has grown.

Downtown Vero Beach in 1941. The old diesel power plant is pictured at the bottom in the center. Long after unearthing the bridge pictures, I was still sitting in the chair I had pulled up next to an old, metal ﬁling cabinet, a cabinet full of history and memories. A few of the pictures were ones I had taken, and prints I had made working in the darkroom back when I was as student in high school and college. Many of the images that both interested me and moved me, though,

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were pictures of Vero Beach from the 1940s, ‘30s and ‘20s. After a time I was so lost in our past, that if you had come in the room and asked me my name, I might have needed a moment to come up with an answer. Eventually I selected a few pictures of particular interest, put the rest away in their ﬁles, closed the drawer, slid the chair aside, and got back to work. Sifting through the pictures and old

newspaper clippings telling the story of our community, I had the thought that every community has a story and its own rich history, and certainly that is true of Vero Beach. Beginning in September we will be drawing on our extensive archives to oﬀer regular features that will bring to life the history of our once quiet little city by the sea. After all, as a community, who would we be without our story?

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BY MILT THOMAS

How is it that, as the American people, we have allowed our nation to become so bitterly and angrily divided? Recently, I had a long solitary drive up the Eastern Seaboard to New England, and because it helps me to keep alert, I listened to a great deal of talk radio, much of it so-called “conservative talk radio.” Although I am well aware of the great divide in American politics today, I was nonetheless both shocked and horriﬁed by the level of vitriol I heard directed toward “liberals” and “progressives.” So much of it just seemed so excessive, so poisonous, so exaggerated and unfair. I heard millions of well-meaning Americans called “idiots,” “traitors,” “communists,” and “fools,” who are responsible for “ruining the country.” One of the talk show hosts even suggested -- this was just two days after the U.S. military helicopter was shot

down in Afghanistan taking more than 30 lives -- that countless “Liberals” and ”Progressives” were no doubt “rejoicing” in these deaths. I know of no American – liberal REVEREND or conservative -- SCOTT ALEXANDER who could possibly “rejoice” over such a terrible human tragedy. Now, full disclosure here. I will fully acknowledge that I personally fall pretty far “left” on the American political, economic, and social continuum. For my entire adult life, I have self-identiﬁed as a “Liberal” and “progressive” citizen -- one who unashamedly believes in active and compassionate government, social and support programs for the disadvantaged, and appropriate taxation to

support “the common good.” And I will also acknowledge that I personally often find it hard to fully appreciate or understand many of the ideas and perspectives of American conservatives, which are so different from my own. I simply see American politics, society and the economics from a radically different viewpoint. And I will also acknowledge there are angry and excessive voices on both sides of the political aisle. Neither side is blameless in this terrible decline of American civility, discourse, and dialogue. All this is by way of my passionately affirming that partisans both on “the Right” and “the Left” must – in this vulnerable time in American life -- begin to radically tone down their rhetoric and condemnation of those who disagree with them. If we are to avoid violence and vitriol, both liberals and conservatives need to stop labeling the other as the sinister,

shameful enemy. I fear for the future of our republic if we cannot tone down our political and social rhetoric, and begin to realize that both liberal and conservative viewpoints have an honorable and respectable place at the American table. So next time you hear someone on either “the right” or “the left” angrily attacking those on the other end of the spectrum, please remind them that healthy democracies are built on thoughtful dialogue, respectful disagreements, and genuine conversation. America can successfully address its problems and challenges, but only if we agree to be caring and respectful citizens, one to another. Rev. Scott W. Alexander is the minister of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Vero Beach, and has been a minister, author, and educator for almost 40 years. He is an avid cyclist and outdoor enthusiast who loves living in Vero Beach.

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Several months ago I attended a City Council meeting where the county ﬁnance director made an excruciatingly detailed presentation on all the ﬁnancial advantages of turning over city water and sewer to the county. I’m sure there were some Councilpersons and audience members who actually understood that language, but I am equally certain that most people in the room were thinking of their next golf game or what’s for dinner as he spoke. The front page story in next morning’s newspaper indicated that the city would need more information to reach a conclusion. I completely understand. And I hope that information comes in a tribal language everyone can understand. Milt Thomas is a Vero Beach resident and an experienced freelance writer/ author with a 20-year background in the music industry. He currently writes biographies, blogs, lectures, travels extensively and is an active member of the National Press Club.

language you don’t understand? The answer is simple: job security. Back in the day, when computer systems and the people who operated them filled an entire room, the head tech would always explain his failure to meet deadlines in Computerese. Then I attended a course offered by Dun & Bradstreet entitled: “How to manage computer professionals.” It was a one day seminar that essentially taught computer buzz words and phrases, not necessarily their meaning. I soon discovered that simply repeating those words and phrases to a computer person gave the misleading impression I understood him. From that day on, the computer tribe explained the reasons for their failures in English. Of course, today computers fit in the palm of our hand and when you need help, the computer service people know how to speak OUR tribal language. It is ironic though, that these people all live in India!

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ese, lawyers, scientists, educators, etc. You get the picture. We may pretend to understand those languages, but in reality, we don’t, and we are often too embarrassed to admit it. MILT THOMAS I’ve studied tribal languages in other countries. In Haiti, for instance, they speak Creole, which is a version of French developed when Haiti was a slave colony and the slave tribe didn’t want the master tribe to understand what they were saying. In Jamaica, it is Patois, also developed as a language of slave tribes. I believe tribal languages in our country were developed for pretty much the same reason: so clients, patients and customers cannot understand what lawyers, doctors and computer geeks are saying. So, why would these professionals want to speak a

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Hawaiian shirts, beach sarongs and straw hats were the dress of the day for some 170 guests at the Vero Beach Museum of Art’s Beach Blanket Bingo summer party. The heat outside was forgotten as guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and ‘60s-inspired music from the Shindigs. Beach partiers danced and swayed as they watched Annette Funicello swoon over her “Moondoggie” at the biggest bash of the summer held last Saturday evening.

In 2003, the Museum of Art was looking for a fundraiser for the year-round members to enjoy while many of their other members were away for the summer. Betty Reed, a former board member and President of the Friends of the Museum came up with a summer concert series called “Sounds of a Summer Night” which showcased three diﬀerent bands. As time went on the summer party became an event to enjoy entertainment while adding a themed costume aspect to “up the fun factor” and raise funds for the Museum’s Educational Programs.

Past events included a Safari Night, Madhatter’s Party, A Night at the Kasbah and others. Guests seemed to love to dress up for the events and inspired the Museum theme each year with ingenious décor which many times coincided with the art in the exhibitions. This year’s successful event was chaired by Susan Smith along with her committee, Cathie Callery, Jackie Farrell, Marcia Loewinger, Pat Marquis, Mary Schenkel, Linda Teetz and Diane Wilhelm. Guests entered through a beach shack door to a packed cocktail party which oﬀered a huge array of

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Partygoers Commissioner Peter O’Bryan, Susan O’Bryan, Dr. Robert Loewinger, Heloise Halcomb, Marcia Loewinger, and car owners Naomi and Patrick Ottuso silent auction items and a Shell Game 50/50. The beach outfits ranged from Ali Furnsinn’s early 1900’s elegantly demure bathing dress to 1960’s flowered shirts and flip flops. The Vero Beach Museum of Art’s docents came in with matching outfits right down to the gal’s wild wigs and were the absolute hit of the party. Dancing and hula dancers followed the cocktail party as

movies like Beach Blanket Bingo and How to Stuﬀ a Wild Bikini oﬀered scenes from the beach craze of summers long ago overhead on the big screen. The Vero Beach Museum of Art is located at 3001 Riverside Park Drive. For their full schedule of events and classes, you may go to www.VeroBeachMuseum.org or call 772-231-0707.

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The Vero Beach Museum of Art Docents get ready to party like it’s 1969

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Classic cars lined the entrance to the Vero Beach Museum of Art as John Robin and Brenda Lloyd with Nancy & Bill Curtis McDonald, Marti Hanson and David Vogt get ready to enjoy the festivities

Dorinda Walker, Cynthia Grabenbauer and Marlene Putnam get ready to hula Ticket holders look over the many silent auction offerings at the VBMA Summer Party

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School starts next week, meaning families looking to complete wardrobes and fill up book bags were out in force to take advantage of the Backto-School Expo at the Indian River Mall. Although education is the primary goal in the school year, the hardest work can be in the few weeks before the first school bell rings at the preschool sales events. Struggling to find clothes, accessories and shoes that make your child not want to hide in their lockers is hard enough, but pair that with a tight budget and it can be quite a chore. The Indian River Mall holds a Back to School Expo event each summer as a focused way to get families ready for the start of school. Over thirty vendor booths offered coupons and discounts on tax-free weekend at a time when many parents could use the help. Vendors gave out prizes, fun school accessories and informational packets on everything from orthodontics to alternative schools. In addition to the store and service booths, Ursula Gunter, of the Indian River Mall, said there was also representation from school organizations to make it easier for parents to make sure they had everything in order to start the school year. Kids and parents could sign up for bus routes, school lunch programs, after school care programs and get information on how to keep healthy during the year. Kris and Ginger Duer of Duer Law, the main sponsor of the event, had an “Ask-A-Lawyer” booth open for families with legal questions. The Duer Law group specializes in low conflict resolution family law and both Duer’s thought the event was a perfect match for their practice. The event culminated in a Fashion Show by Dillard Fashions with youngsters and teens showing off the hottest trends this year in jeans, accessories, graphic tees and hairstyles. Radio host Hamp Elliott of Treasure and Space

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Milestones WEDDINGS Baker-Farnsworth BRENTWOOD, TENN. -- Charlotte Farnsworth of Brentwood, Tenn., daughter of Steve Farnswor th of Greenville, S.C. and Adele Beganie of Vero Beach, was married to Brian Baker of Union City, Tenn. at Vero Beach Hotel and Spa on May 21 with Casey Baggott oﬃciating. The groom is the son of Duane and Sherry Baker of Union City. Stacey Bennett of Nashville, Tenn. was matron of honor with bridesmaids Mary Kathryne Burks-Minton, Amy Newton and Mary Beth Oliver. Duane Baker of Union City was best man with ushers Stephen Farnsworth, Hunter Hart and Chris Minton. A reception at Vero Beach Hotel and Spa followed the ceremony. The bride graduated from Brentwood High School, Brentwood, in 1999 and the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Knoxville, Tenn. in 2003 with a bachelor of arts in psychology and minor in business. She is employed by Comcast Spotlight as an integrated media consultant. The groom graduated from Union City High School, Union City, in 1996 and The University of Tennessee at Martin, Martin, Tenn. in 2002 with a bachelor of science in business administration. He is employed by DET Distributing Company as a merchandising sales representative. Following a wedding trip to Nassau, Bahamas, the couple will reside in Brentwood.

Hagerman-Blelloch VERO BEACH -- Marcela Blelloch of Bethesda, Md., daughter of Edmundo and Maria Del Solar of Olney, Md., was married to Scott

Hagerman of Vero Beach on July 23 at the Vero Beach Courtroom in Vero Beach with Wayne Hagerman officiating. Hagerman is the son of Wayne and Jackie Hagerman of Vero Beach. Javiera Blelloch of Port St. Lucie was maid of honor, with Makala Peirce as bridesmaid. Maddison Hagerman was flower girl. Jason Hagerman of Meridian, Miss., was best man, with Brady Hagerman and Cory Hagerman as ushers. A reception at the Vero Beach Courtroom in Vero Beach followed the ceremony. The bride graduated from Charles W. Woodward High School in Bethesda in 1983 and from Florida Atlantic University in 2005 with bachelor’s degree in elementary education; she currently is enrolled in Western Governors University in master’s curriculum and instruction. She is a teacher in Meridian, Miss. The groom graduated from Vero Beach High School in 1982 and from Hillsborough Community College police academy in Tampa in 2009. He is a police officer in Mississippi. The couple will reside in Meridian, Miss.

Morrill-Cooper VERO BEACH -- Lisa Mae Morrill of Vero Beach, daughter of Kenneth and Linda Morrill of St. Albans, Maine, was married to Gary Cooper of Vero Beach on June 22, at Tarpon Drive on the river in Vero Beach. Cooper is the son of the late John and Emma Cooper. Cassandra Plourde of Clinton, Maine, was Maid of honor with Gale Dole as bridesmaid. Joshua Cooper, of Vero Beach was the best man with Larry Greer, Terry

Greer and Beau Greer as groomsmen. A reception at the home of Louise Beatham in Vero Beach followed the ceremony. The couple will reside in Vero Beach.

ENGAGEMENTS Stewart-Gill VERO BEACH -- Stacy Stewart of Vero Beach, daughter of Ronald C. Sr. and Deborah Stewart of Ontario, N.Y., is engaged to Myles P. Gill III of Vero Beach. Gill is the son of Robert and Sharon Marsh of Rock Springs, Wy. Stewart is a tax consultant. Gill is a commercial real estate agent. The couple plan to marry January 10, 2012.

Briggs-Koehn VERO BEACH -- Arita Briggs of Vero Beach, daughter of James and Cindy Briggs and Adria and Eric Espich, all Vero Beach, is engaged to Adam Koehn of Vero Beach. Koehn is the son of Jerry and Sandra Koehn of Vero Beach. Briggs graduated from Vero Beach High in 2002 and from Florida State University in 2005 with a degree in family and child sciences. She is Florida sales manager with David Francis Furniture. Koehn graduated from Vero Beach High in 2001 and from IRSC in 2004 with a degree in fire science. He received a paramedic degree from Florida Medical Training Institute in 2008. He is a fire medic with Brevard County Fire Rescue and a lifeguard for the city of Vero Beach.

The couple plan to marry March 10, 2012.

Emlet-Vincent VERO BEACH -- Kari Emlet of Vero Beach, daughter of Buddy and Kathy Emlet of Vero Beach, is engaged to Shawn Vincent of Vero Beach. Vincent is the son of Gary Vincent of Palm Bay and Rose Vincent of Atlanta. No date has been set.

BIRTHS INDIAN RIVER MEDICAL CENTER Pricilla Jo Gunter, a daughter, was born to Jonathan and Nancy Gunter of Vero Beach on June 15. Peyton Summer Bittle, a daughter, was born to Jodah and Holly Bittle of Vero Beach on July 25.

AT HOME Ruby Rose Rachelle Sultzman, a daughter, was born to Mark and Heather Rae Sultzman of Vero Beach on June 29.

1ST BIRTHDAY Jay Bennett, son of Karen Clawson and Travis Bennett of Vero Beach, celebrated his ﬁrst birthday June 2. Tyson Williams, son of Adriana and Richard Williams Jr. of Vero Beach, celebrated his ﬁrst birthday August 9.

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Downtown Vero Beach. 772-4808353, or call Gallery 14, 772-562-5525. Aug 27: Riverside Children’s Theatre Open Fall Auditions. Agnes Wahlstrom Youth Playhouse, 10 am tryouts for children over the age of 6. 3280 Riverside Dr. 772-234-8052. Aug 27: “Punt, Pass & Kick” by the IRC Recreation Department, a local competition on the arm of the NFL. Kids aged 6 to 15, boys and girls, may enter to do one lace kick, one throw and one punch. The best of each age group will move on to sectionals and win awards & medals. 16th St. Sports Complex on corner of 16th St. and 17th Ave. No fee but must register at 8:30 am. 772-226-1732, ircgov.com. Aug 27: “Get Tangled” The Riverside Children’s Theatre is putting on an adaptation of Rapunzel at the Agnes Wahlstrom Theatre with chil- To submit your calendar listing please email: dren ages 3 & 4, 10 am, tickets are $10. verobeachnewsweekly@gmail.com

follow the presentation. Lecture open & free to the public, reservations not required. 7 pm, 5600 US1 North, Ft. Pierce, 772-242-2506. Aug 25: Facebook Workshop hosted by the Vero Beach Christian Association. Learning to use Facebook as another tool for your business by “Taking Your Business to the Next Level.” Luncheon and speaker at Carrabba’s, 1285 US1. 11:30 am, $14-$17, RSVP to lunch@vbca.org Aug 25: Mulligan’s Beach House Back to School Party to beneﬁt Boys & Girls Club. 5-8 pm. Kids eat free. 20 percent of proceeds go to charity plus lots of fun for the kids and more. 772-600-7377. Aug 26: Dine & Design “Summer Sizzler” – Downtown merchants, studios, galleries and restaurants participate in this special summer event to beat the heat. 5-8 pm in Historic

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772-234-8052, riversidetheatre.com. Aug 27: “Women’s Equality Day” Annual event hosted by IR NOW, Marsh Landing Restaurant, 44 N Broadway in Fellsmere, $17 in advance and $20 at door, luncheon and speaker. RSVP by Aug 24, 772-473-3037. Aug 28: The Dragonfly Quilt Shop located at 1910 Old Dixie Hwy will be celebrating their 4th Birthday from 10 am-2 pm. There will be vendor representatives, product demo’s, featured local artists, and more. dragonflyvero@aol.com. Aug 30: Photography Workshop, Ages 14 and up, free, learning to demystify camera functions and take better pictures. Island Images Gallery of Hope, 2036 14th Ave. Ste. 101, in Downtown Vero Beach. 10-11 am, Register at 772-643-6994. Sept 3: End of Summer Luau at the Vero Beach Hotel & Spa’s “Heaton’s Reef,” 3500 Ocean Dr., 6-11 pm, Island music, Hawaiian inspired buffet, tropical drink specials, Fire and Hula Dancers, pay at door, $20 includes buffet and entertainment. Dress is tropical beachwear. 772-469-1060. Sept 10: Free Monthly Concert Series by the Oceanside Business Association, live music by “Other People’s Music.” Food, beer, wine and refreshment vendors at Humiston Park on Ocean Dr. Bring a chair or a blanket to sit on but no coolers please. Benefits the VNA. 772-532-7983, VeroBeachOBA.com Sept 10: “RCT’s Got Talent” Talent competition for local children ages 3-4 at the Riverside Children’s Theatre, 3280 Riverside Park Dr., tickets $8, call 772-231-6990.

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Every Saturday: Oceanside Business Association’s Farmer’s Market, 8 am-noon. Located in the parking lot just south of Humiston Park on Ocean Drive. www.VeroBeachOBA. com, 772-532-2455. Every Sunday: Farmer’s Market from 9 am-2 pm in downtown Vero at the corner of 14th Ave. & 21st St. Contact Eric Hessler by email: eric@ mainstreetverobeach.org or call the Main Street office, 772-480-8353. Aug 18: USA Dance Vero Beach presents a tropical night theme with Samba lessons at the Vero Beach Heritage Center, 2145 15th Ave., 7 pm. $8-$10. 772-770-9684. Aug 19-20: “In the Ruff Golf Tournament” to benefit H.A.L.O. Rescue and Stray No More, a no-kill animal shelter. Friday 6:30 pm cocktail reception and entertainment by “The Dog Bones.” Saturday Golf tournament at 8 am followed by a barbecue. $100 per player. Kim Kern at 772-360-9294/ Linda Kline at 882-321-0961. Aug 20: Photography Workshop, Ages 14 and up, free, learning to demystify camera functions and take better pictures. Island Images Gallery of Hope, 2036 14th Ave. Ste. 101, in Downtown Vero Beach. 10-11 am, Register at 772-643-6994. Aug 20-21: Special Olympics Aquatic Area Games held at the North County Aquatic Center on CR 512 in Sebastian. 8 am-2 pm, 772-581-7665 x204, concession stand open, free admittance. Volunteers needed. Aug 24: Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Ocean Science Lecture Series. “We Hardly Knew Ye: The Decline of Atlantic Sawfishes” by Florida Museum of Natural History’s biologist George Burgess. Meet the speaker, appetizer buffet and cash bar

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Former Vero Beach city manager and long time barrier island resident Eugene Lyon has traveled the world and been honored by royalty, yet always kept his roots in Vero Beach. His legacy includes the building of the municipal electric facility, directing treasure hunter Mel Fisher to the area where the Atocha and Santa Margarita Spanish galleons sank, and publishing some still-in-print books on Florida history. Now 82, Lyon recently received a lifetime achievement award from the Florida Historical Society for his body of work, which includes several books, cover articles for National Geographic, appearances on the Discovery Channel, and the preservation of archival documents pertaining to the state’s history from Spain, Cuba and Minorca. “When you start getting really old, they start giving you these lifetime awards,” the Florida native says with typical modesty. In fact, everything about the man’s character is unassuming. His daughter, Peggy Lyon, assistant city attorney, points out that Lyon was the youngest city manager when he started at City Hall. He was only 28 when he began his tenure in Vero Beach in 1958. A year-and-a-half into the job, however, he suddenly resigned amid controversy about the airport’s lease. A few months later when a new city council was seated, Lyon was re-hired to begin the undertaking of building a new electric facility. Before that facility was built, the city relied on the old diesel plant located adjacent to the railroad tracks on State Road 60 to generate its power. “We had one large Nordberg diesel engine that was well kept,” Lyon said. “But, the city outgrew it and needed more capacity.”

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Gene Lyon spent the loot from helping find buried treasure to buy a pool for his grandkids. The idea of building a new utility was broached by the then superintendent of the diesel plant, Fred Gossett. In turn, Lyon recommended the idea to the city council, which held a series of public hearings and received no real opposition, Lyon says. For the remainder of his two anda-half years working for the city, Lyon focused on preparations for the building with the engineering firm, Black and Veatch, located in Kansas City, Mo. Although he left before the actual construction began, a plaque at the utility bears Lyon’s name, recognizing his role in making the facility a reality. Since its inception, the benefits of the electric facility have been twofold, says Lyon. First, “the power system pays $5 $6 million into the general fund every year,” he explains. “This benefits the taxpayers, who would otherwise have to pay that money in taxes.”

While Lyon does not live within the city limits, his home relies on city electric. He says the costs should have been kept down to prevent such high bills. The other beneﬁt is the reliability factor. “After a storm, it can take two to three weeks for FPL to get power up,” says Lyon, while the city can get things running in a shorter time. Personally, he thinks Vero Beach Mayor Jay Kramer’s idea to make a partial sale of the utility is a good one, but not one that FPL will accept. A die-hard Gator fan, Lyon graduated from the University of Florida, where he ﬁrst earned his bachelor’s degree in political science. It was at a fraternity dance on campus that Lyon met his future wife, Dorothy “Dottie” Mathews. “He chased and I didn’t run too fast,” says Dottie of the couple’s courtship. After his military service, Lyon

earned his master’s degree in government finance from University of Denver. Before arriving in Vero, he cut his teeth in government administration as the assistant city manager for Coral Gables, and later, as the assistant to the first Miami Dade County manager. After stepping down as city manager, Lyon’s next adventure took him to Africa. As the business manager for an association of churches that formed the Congo Polytechnic Institute, Lyon moved his growing family to Leopoldville, now Kinshasa. In the newly independent country, he oversaw the building of five medical, agricultural and pre-university training institutes. Fluent in French and Spanish, Lyon had an uncanny ability to pick up languages, says daughter Peggy. After one missionary trip that lasted just a few weeks, she recalls her father came home speaking Swahili. In the ensuing years, an aptitude for language propelled Lyon through his doctorate degree in history at UF. While Dottie worked at various libraries in St. Lucie County and at St. Edward’s School to support the family who remained in Vero Beach, her husband commuted to Gainesville, sleeping in an old VW van throughout the week. For two years, the only quality time the Lyon family spent together was weekends and holidays. They attended Sunday services at the newly-built Christ by the Sea Methodist Church, where another Vero family also was in regular attendance. Mel and Deo Fisher had come to the Treasure Coast in the 1960s from California. By the 1970s, Fisher had moved his successful salvage operation to the middle Florida Keys in search of the sunken ships, Nuestra Señora de Atocha and Santa Margarita. Those ships had reportedly gone down off the coast of Florida in 1622.

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Fisher learned about Lyon’s interest in paleography, the art of reading ancient scripts, and Lyon’s plan to research his dissertation in Seville, Spain on Pedro Menendez de Avila, the founder of St. Augustine. Fisher asked Lyon to keep his eyes open for any information about the Atocha. Intent on solving a priceless mystery, Lyon eventually found a Cuban accounting ledger. In the back of the book, a bundle of papers was rolled up in pink ribbon; the last page contained the location of the sunken ships. Because of the discovery, Fisher moved his salvage operation 100 miles southwest to the waters of the lower Florida Keys, says Lyon. Although he found bits and pieces of treasure - enough to keep him encouraged - it was 16 years before Fisher hit pay dirt. For his help, Lyon ultimately received a “small percentage of the salvage,” he says, mostly in silver coins. His dissertation, “The Enterprise of Florida,” was published immediately upon receiving his degree, and is still in print, both in English and Spanish. Another of his books, “The Search for the Atocha,” is available at the Vero Beach Book Center. When pressed, Lyon discloses he has been bestowed with the highest awards from King Juan Carlos of Spain, the president of the Dominican Republic and the City of St. Augustine. In addition to receiving the award from the Florida Historical Society this past May, he previously received the Mel Fisher Lifetime Achievement Award. Nowadays, Lyon continues his multi-lingual research and various writing projects. Peggy Lyon and her family live in the house her parents built in 1973. Lyon and Dottie live next door. “I used the last of my silver coins from the Atocha to build a pool for my grandchildren,” he says. The treasure may be gone, but Lyon is fully aware of the richness of his life.

Though he traveled the world Gene Lyon always kept roots in Vero Beach.

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If I were to rank my favorite local restaurant by the number of times I’ve visited over the years, then Casey’s on the corner of Cardinal Drive and Azalea would be the clear winner many, many times over. For those few of you who are not already fa- NICK THOMAS miliar with this very popular outdoor lunch spot, I’ll highlight the pleasures of the Casey’s experience. There is chatting with friendly folks in line leading to the ordering window, there is the hardworking staﬀ behind the window and they ask your name when you order. Once the order is ready, there is they way your name is hollered out and ﬁnally the food pickup, the brown paper bag already starting to reveal grease spots, betraying the fact you’ve ordered a side of fries. I’ll also mention the fond memory of my now 11-year-old son, then just a nipper learning to walk, stalking but never quite catching the black birds that always seem to be lurk-

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form warmth. The veggies wilt a bit, the roll softens, and the perfume of the grill permeates the works. One more point on the burger. Before you dig in, you have to make a decision. You can remove the lettuce and tomato, and eat them separately, or you can let it ride and deal with the slipping and sliding caused by the interplay of the slick lettuce with the mayonnaise and burger juice. I normally opt for the latter and resign myself to eating the last quarter of the sandwich in yummy scattered pieces. As for the fries, they are among the best I’ve tried, particularly if you ask for them well done, as I always do. If you’re eating with a friend, propose splitting an order. Myself, I can’t muscle my way through a burger and a whole order of fries. Finally, as much as I love Casey’s burgers and fries, I have to say that I don’t eat them too often these days. I took a chance and tried the Casey’s chili dog with diced onions and mustard, and that’s been my go-to choice ever since. Nick Thomas is a lawyer and certified family mediator. Reach him at nthomasslaw@comcast.net.

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Tiffany Kleckner, client services director at CareNet, looks over some of the maternity clothes donated by Miami fashion designer Lili Del Cueto. After graduating from Indian River Charter High School, Hine moved to South Beach, where she was introduced to Olian, a line of maternity wear designed by South Florida native, Lili Del Cueto. With her trademark curls, wholesome countenance, and a pillow strapped around her stomach, Hine was chosen to represent the company in its advertising campaigns. The clothes are colorful, fun and so fashionable they can be worn even after baby is born. When Hine told Del Cueto and her team about CareNet, they said they had been looking for a place to donate their overstock. “The ﬁrst donation to CareNet in 2005 was about $30,000 worth of clothes,” Hine says. “The second, about $60,000.” Now, the company donates a truckload of boxes about once a year. Hine, herself, picks up the boxes of dresses,

tops and bottoms. The clothes are kept in a backroom at the center, which is located at 1503 24th Street. Garments are distributed to women by peer counselors, who assess each individual’s situation. “Girls come in for other services and are offered the clothes after a personal evaluation,” says Tiffany Kleckner, client services director for the organization. Kleckner explains that recipients of the maternity wear are permitted to choose two outfits. If they return to the center and get involved in the self-improvement program, which includes a bible study, they are given additional apparel. However, not all of the clients are teenagers, Kleckner says. Women facing pregnancies late in life can also be thrust into a crisis situation. There are also grandmothers who come to the center for assistance rais-

ing their grandchildren. Aside from clothes, the center distributes free supplies for babies, including diapers, wipes, cribs and mattresses. Founded 27 years ago by former Vero Beach mayor and county commissioner, Caroline Ginn, the center claims to be the 11th faith-based pregnancy program of its kind in the U.S. Open four days a week, the center also provides infant care classes, pregnancy tests and education about pregnancy options. Hine, who studied at a ministry school in Australia last year, is currently completing her degree at Indian River State College in human services. Although she continues to model -- including for Del Cueto’s non-maternity clothing line, Analili -- her passion is reaching out to troubled young women. Now, that’s beautiful -- inside and out.

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Fashion model Rachel Hine finds beauty in helping others. Though stunning in her own right, Hine knows a pleasant appearance helps build self-confidence. Building such self esteem is one of the goals of a local crisis pregnancy center with which she has become involved. “Spirit, Body and Soul” is a faithbased program created by Hine, a Vero Beach and Miami fashion model who encourages at-risk teens to make decisions that will benefit them physically and emotionally. As the outreach development coordinator at CareNet Pregnancy Center of Indian River County, Hine, 24, has connected the organization with Miami-based Olian, a clothing company which donates truckloads of apparel for area moms-to-be. “These are women who cannot afford to buy maternity clothes,” explains Hine. Often times, she says, the pregnant women are bursting out of their old clothes when they come to the center for services. Hine, who frequently appears on the pages of local magazines, started working with the nonprofit organization as a volunteer at the age of 16, about the time she began her professional modeling career with Elite Model Management in Miami. As a student at Barbizon Modeling School, where she enrolled as a hobby, Hine was picked as a finalist in a modeling competition that provided opportunities for her to travel around the country and earn a considerable income for her age. She also was actively involved in church youth groups and frequently went on international mission trips, where she visited orphanages and worked to improve the lives of children. “I saw a lot of poverty,” she says. “It kept me grounded in the midst of a lot of wealth in Miami.”

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Obituaries Marie“Chickie”Mulvey Anderson Marie “Chickie” Mulvey Anderson, 85, of Vero Beach, died Aug. 9 at the VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach. Born Sept. 3, 1926 in Brooklyn, NY, she had lived in Vero Beach for the past 36 years coming from Nanuet, NY. She followed her beloved Dodgers to Vero Beach and continued to support them throughout her life. Chickie was part of the Mulvey family who were part owners of the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers from 1912 to 1975. She was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church, Vero Beach. She also was a member of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem and worked on the Diocese Services Appeal, formerly the Bishop’s Appeal. She was a member of the Exchange Club of Indian River County, the Irish American Club, Vero Beach, the Sierra Club and the Vero Beach Yacht Club. Chickie volunteered many hours for the Vero Beach Youth Center, Health and Family Services and many other organizations. Survivors include her son, George W. Anderson, Jr. of Vero Beach and 2 granddaughters. In Lieu of ﬂowers, donations may be in her honor to Catholic Charities, Diocese of Palm Beach, 9995 North Military Trail, P. O. Box 109650, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410-9650. An online guestbook is available at www. strunk funeralhome.com William J. Fried William J. Fried, 88, died Aug. 10, 2011, at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach. He was born in New York City and lived in Vero Beach for 23 years, coming from Westbury, N.Y. Before retirement, he owned and operated Skyviews Survey and was responsible for documenting the growth of New York City through aerial photography from 1945 to 1980. Survivors include his daughters, Nancy Troske and Laurie Hebditch, both of Princeton, N.J.; sister, Betty Blanco of Vero Beach; ﬁve grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be

made to Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960. A guestbook is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.

Mary L. Hanson Mary L. Hanson, 64, died Aug. 5, 2011 at her home. She was born in Boscobel, Wisc., and lived in Scotch Plains, NJ for 25 years before moving to the Treasure Coast in 1995. She previously owned the Beach News Center in Vero Beach, had been an active member of the Vero Beach Oceanside Business Association. Memorial contributions may be made to The Humane Society of St. Lucie County, 100 Savannah Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34982. A. Jeffrey McConnell A. Jeﬀrey McConnell, 67, died Aug. 10, 2011, at Indian River Medical Center in Vero Beach. He was born in New York City and lived in Vero Beach for 13 years, coming from his birthplace. Survivors include his brother, James V. McConnell Jr. of Vero Beach. A guestbook is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com. Karolyn G. Miller Karolyn G. Miller, 63, died Aug. 8, 2011, in Vero Beach. She was born in Providence, R.I. and moved to the Treasure Coast more than 40 years ago. She was a member of the Crossing Community Church and was involved with cancer care support groups. Survivors include her husband of 36 years, John Miller of Vero Beach; sister, Karen Metzger of Fort Lauderdale; and four grandchildren. An online guestbook is available at www. haisleyfuneral home.com. Christofer R. Peavley Christofer R. Peavley, 33, died Aug. 1 2011. He was born in Lawrence, Kan., was a long time resident of Vero Beach before moving to Port Saint Lucie 10 years ago. He was a graduate of Vero Beach High

School and attended St. Helen Catholic Church and Indian River State College. He served in the United States Air Force and was employed in the Insurance Auditing, Financial Consulting and Tax Preparation ﬁelds. Chris was active in feline conservation and cared for many animals; including his own bobcat and was an expert snow skier, scuba diver and avid outdoorsman. Survivors include his father, Richard Peavley; his step- mother, Beatriz Peavley, both of Vero Beach; and two brothers, Wilson Peavley of Savannah, Ga.; C.H. Peavley of Vero Beach. Contributions as a memorial may be made to Arnold’s Wildlife Sanctuary, 14895 N.W. 30th Terrace, Okeechobee, FL 34972.

John Richard Pfeffer John Richard Pfeffer, 86, died Aug. 7, 2011, at Indian River Medical Center. He was born in Brackenridge, Pa., and lived in Vero Beach for 11 years, coming from Fort Lauderdale. He worked forChrysler-DodgeinFortLauderdale. He was a World War II Navy veteran. He was a member of the Moose Lodge. Survivors include his daughter, Cathy Fischer of Vero Beach; son, Richard Pfeffer of Pennsylvania; brothers, Bill and Larry, both of Pennsylvania; sisters, Betty and Beverly, both of Pennsylvania; and two grandchildren. A guestbook is available at www.seawindsfh.com/obituaries.php. Deborah Ann Santoro Deborah Ann Santoro, 53, of Vero Beach, died Aug. 7, 2011 at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach. Born in Norristown, Pa., she had lived in Vero Beach for 30 years coming from Plymouth Township, Pa. She was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church in Vero Beach. She owned and operated DA Shaffer, LLC, setting up computerized accounting systems and managing assets for small businesses and charitable foundations. She also served as the Administrative Director for The Wahlstrom Foundation in Vero Beach from 1989-2000.

She served on the regional and Indian River County Board of Directors for the Hibiscus Children’s Center, and also served on the Board of Directors for the Education Foundation, Vero Heritage, Inc., and Youth Guidance. She volunteered with numerous nonprofit organizations including Center for the Arts, where she co-founded the Young Contemporaries. Additionally, she was a volunteer with Environmental Learning Center, United Way, Gifford Youth Activities Center, and was a volunteer and mentor for 12 years with Youth Guidance. In recent years, Debbie was an advocate and supporter of the National Institute of Health/ National Cancer Institute. She was a patient advocate helping those seeking treatment for kidney cancer. Survivors include among many family members her husband of 31 years, Robert M. Santoro of Vero Beach; her father, Earl Shaffer of Sebastian; her mother, Ann Shaffer of The Villages and three brothers. Contributions as a Memorial may be made to Action to Cure Kidney Cancer (ACKC), 150 West 75th Street, Suite #4, New York, New York 10023, or ACKC.org. An online guestbook is available at www. strunkfuneralhome.com.

John Crocker Townsend John Crocker Townsend, 92, died Aug. 2, 2011, at VNA Hospice House. He was born in Philadelphia and lived in Vero Beach for 20 years, coming from his birthplace. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Serﬂing Townsend of Vero Beach; sons, Charles Howland Townsend of Rowayton, Conn., and William Howland Townsend of Atlanta; daughter, Susan Locke Townsend of Bluﬀton, S.C.; sister, Elizabeth Serre Townsend ofWilmington, Del.; four granddaughters; and three great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, 2365 Pine Ave., Vero Beach, FL 32960. Services: A memorial service will be

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George J. Sotos George J. Sotos, 79, of Vero Beach died Aug. 11, 2011 at the Sebastian River Medical Center. Born in Flushing, NY, he had been a resident of Vero Beach for six years, coming from Surrey, England. Employed by Industrial Acoustics Co., New York, for 44 years, and 35 of which, he was CEO of the corporation in the United Kingdom. He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Vero Beach. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Barbara; one daughter, Carolyn Mirro and her husband William; and grandson, Maximos. Contributions as a Memorial may be made to the National Kidney Foundation , 1040 Woodcock Road, Suite 119, Orlando, FL 32803. An online Guestbook is available at www.strunk funeralhome.com.

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Dr. David M. Scruggs Dr. David M. Scruggs, 77, died Aug. 10, 2011, in Vero Beach. He was born in Detroit and lived in Vero Beach for eight years, coming from California. Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice of Indian River, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960. A guestbook is available at www.lowtherfuneralhome.com.

Flora Elizabeth Shelly Flora Elizabeth Shelly, 67, died Aug. 8, 2011, at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach. She was born in Vero Beach and was a lifelong resident. She worked as a laborer with the

Margaret Alice Monahan Whitmore Margaret Alice Monahan Whitmore ofVero Beachdiedafter a brief illness on Aug. 10, 2011 at VNA Hospice House. She was born Nov. 4, 1921 in Ansonia, Conn. and raised her family in Morris Plains, N.J. where she

Wilson Allen “Bucky” Martin Jr. Wilson Allen “Bucky” Martin Jr., 68, died June 17, 2011, at Largo Medical Center-Indian Rocks. He was born in Vero Beach and lived in Clearwater. He was a 1961 graduate of Vero Beach High School, where he played football and was Mr. Vero Beach High School. He attended Florida State University. He served in the National Guard from 1964 to 1970. He was an insurance agent for 25 years for Prudential Insurance and later a driver for the Council on Aging. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Vero Beach. Survivors include his sons, Wilson A. Martin III of Fairbanks, Alaska, and

Michael Smith of Cincinnati; daughter, Darbi Reel of Vero Beach; brother, John D. Martin of Vero Beach; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A guestbook is available at www. lowtherfuneralhome.com.

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Naomi Wallace Naomi Wallace, 67, died Aug. 5, 2011, in Vero Beach. She was born in Cordele, Ga., and lived in Indian River County for 49 years, coming from her birthplace. Survivors among many family members include her husband, Jerry Wallace of Vero Beach; daughters, Shirley Johnson of Charleston, S.C., and Debbie Wallace of Vero Beach.

Ileita Margaret Laws Williams Ileita Margaret Laws Williams, 82, beloved wife of George Cabell Williams, Jr. died peacefully at her home in Vero Beach on Aug. 7, 2011. She has two children, Catherine Williams Sullivan of Vero Beach, and George Cabell Williams, III, of Bethesda, Md. Mrs. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, her two children, her four grandchildrenamongmanyfamilymembers. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations may be sent to The Moﬀett Cancer Center Foundation, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, Florida 33612. Please specify your donation for ovarian cancer research. A guestbook is available at www. strunkfuneralhome.com.

resided for 40 years prior to moving to Vero Beach 26 years ago. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 67 years, J. Robert Whitmore, her four children and their spouses, seven grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, three step grandchildren, and ﬁve step great grandchildren. In Vero Beach she remained active in bridge and golf at Vista Royale and Forest Park and she enjoyed dining and dancing at the Vero Beach Yacht Club. She was a parishioner at St. Helen Church. Memorial contributions should be made to Saint Helen Catholic Church, 2085 Tallahassee Ave, PO Box 2927, Vero Beach, FL 32960, or to VNA Hospice House, 901 37th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960. Online condolences may be sent at www. coxgiﬀordseawinds.com.

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Donald L. Saul Donald L. Saul, 80, died Aug. 5, 2011, at his home in Vero Beach. He was born in Millville, N.J., and lived in Vero Beach for three years, coming from Tennessee. Before retirement, he was the custodian for many years in the Cumberland County school district in Millville. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was of the Christian faith. Survivors include many nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA & Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.

Department of Children and Families. She was a member of Community Deliverance Temple of Gifford. Survivors include her husband, Leon Shelly of Vero Beach; sons, Kevin Foster and Sherman Shelly Sr., both of Vero Beach, and Larry Schofield of Orlando; daughter, Karen J. Foster of Vero Beach; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

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2007 Cove Drive Riomar Bay 12/20/2010 $1,695,000 8/10/2011 $1,450,000 Premier Estate Properties The Moorings Realty Sales Co.

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200 S Monterey Drive Marbrisa 5/10/2011 $795,000 8/5/2011 $700,000 Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. Dale Sorensen Real Estate, Inc.

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4596 Pebble Bay S Pebble Bay Estates 11/13/2009 $555,000 8/4/2011 $522,000 Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. Non-MLS

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1571 Smugglers Cove Smugglers Cove 5/5/2010 $435,900 8/8/2011 $400,000 Norris & Company North Beach Realty, Inc.

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702 Spyglass Lane, #702B South Passage 2/2/2011 $375,000 8/5/2011 $375,000 Peters, Cook & Company RE The Moorings Realty Sales Co.

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9335 Seagrape Drive Oceanaire Heights 3/1/2011 $279,900 8/5/2011 $260,000 MarreroTeam.com Real Estate Treasure Coast Sotheby’s Intl.

Subdivision Riverwalk

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Mainland Real Estate Sales – August 4-August 10

Address 4866 Newport Island Drive N

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4 Sailfish Road Vero Isles 3/28/2011 $565,000 8/10/2011 $520,000 Norris & Company Boca Executive Realty, LLC

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1090 31st Avenue Country Walk 4/20/2011 $295,000 8/9/2011 $293,500 RE/MAX Crown Realty Palm Pointe Realty

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4569 Bridgepointe Way Bridgepointe 3/22/2011 $239,900 8/8/2011 $225,000 Daley & Company Real Estate Boca Executive Realty, LLC

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6015 River Run Drive River Run of Sebastian 2/26/2010 $215,000 8/5/2011 $212,000 RE/MAX Riverside Coldwell Banker Ed Schlitt

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