Issue 71 • Feb. 16-22, 2016
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The Emerson Center’s 2016 Celebrated Speakers Series It’s time to laugh again thanks to the return of our Favorite Humorist
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PAM COOPER’S PATHWAYS: Sebastian was not site of tragic event in 1849 Sebastian often receives credit for a tragic In their own accounts, “Barker’s Bluff ” was often event that did not happen there. The place was pointed out as they paddled by. They heard stories called “Barker’s Bluff.” There is a photograph about the Indian scare of 1849, but they were dated about 1890 that shows a high bluff in the uninformed as to where it happened. Some were distance and men are fishing in the foreground. too young to read about the event or they were Two houses sit on top of the bluff. The property from regions that may not report news from the was owned by Paul Kroegel and was at the wilds of Florida. Pam Cooper confluence of the Sebastian River and Indian Francis Stebbins of Adrian, Michigan, published River Lagoon. It was a shell mound that was later removed in his local newspaper about his three trips on the Indian for the use of the railroad. River and mentioned rowing by “Barkers Bluff ” near the In 1849, John Barker was murdered by five young Sebastian River. His book “The Winter Sailor: Francis R. Seminole Braves. This actually happened in the presentStebbins on Florida’s Indian River, 1878-1888” is worth day town of St. Lucie Village, just a few miles north of reading. The descriptions of wildlife over 100 years ago are Fort Pierce. fascinating. He talks about the phosphorescence and how Thirty years after this tragic event, adventurous beautiful the river looked at night. individuals appeared on the Indian River. Doctors with Can we ever get that back? their patients seeking cures to their ailments would live Pam Cooper is supervisor of the Archive Center & Genealogy Department at the on a boat for months and travel the length of the Lagoon. Indian River County main library. Lemmon Drop Special 10% Off Coupon Expires December 31st,2016
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JUST WONDERING: What are the all-time most popular plays at Riverside Theatre? The most-attended shows at Riverside Theatre: 1) “42nd Street” (February 2010) 2) “West Side Story” (February 2015) 3) “South Pacific” (February 2014) 4) “Les Miserables” (February 2013) 5) “The Producers” (February 2011) 6) “A Chorus Line” (January 2016) 7) “Guys & Dolls” (January 2011) 8) “Crazy For You” (January 2015) 9) “Buddy Holly” (April 2011) 10) “Miss Saigon” (January 2014) 11) “Grease” (April 2013) 12) “Funny Girl” (January 2013) 13) “The Music Man” (February 2012) 14) “La Cage aux Folles” (February 2008) 15) “Memphis” (April 2015) – Source: Riverside Theatre
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In any other year, I’d quickly grow tired of them before an election. But I’m actually looking forward to seeing signs for the various candidates in the weeks leading up to the March 15 Presidential Preference Primary. I’ve seen surprisingly few signs so far. On the Republican side, most of the signs I’ve seen are in support of either Donald Trump or Ted Cruz. I admit I did a double-take when I saw a sign in Sebastian for Democrat Bernie Sanders. I know there’s great interest locally in the Republican race. Almost everywhere I go, it comes up in a conversation. Trump, Trump, Trump. While I’m glad Trump is in the race (because of how much excitement he has generated), I’m one of those who believe there’s no way he’ll be the GOP nominee.
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Last fall, when Trump began dominating in the national polls, a friend said he was starting to get concerned about the business mogul’s popularity. I assured him Trump had no chance of getting the party’s nomination. The day after Trump won the New Hampshire Primary, I received an email that circled back to the conversation we had a few months before. Russ Lemmon “You promised me this Trump creature would be gone by now,” he wrote. “I’m getting worried!” Not to worry, I still say. Granted, I’m not as confident in my prediction as I was last fall. If Trump beats both Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio in Florida, then I’ll be a believer. Maybe. You’ve heard of the Drudge Report, right? Well, there’s a
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new website called the Vero Report. (The home page looks just like the Drudge Report.) Check out veroreport.com. It looks like an ambitious project. Let’s just hope it’s not used to trash local candidates in the August Primary. A politically connected person told me it was created by a supporter of one of the County Commission candidates. If so, and the website is used to trash the opponent(s) of said candidate, then the website’s credibility will be shot. Which would be a shame because it’s a pretty cool site. The long-awaited traffic signal for the intersection of 43rd Avenue and 1st Street will be a reality in a few months. Construction on the $2.2 million project is expected to begin next month, according to Kim Graham, the county’s Traffic Engineer. The traffic signal was supposed to be installed in 2015, but it got pushed back to ’16. Treat of the week: Frank Formica, a retiree who works part-time at Bob Evans, loaned me his copy of the first issue
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of Sports Illustrated – with a publication date of Aug. 16, 1954. It’s incredible to see how much the world has changed since then. Speaking of Bob Evans, I received one of the nicest compliments I’ve ever received when I did a restocking of Lemmon Lines. When I arrived, Bill Scott introduced himself and extended his hand for a copy. “Thanks,” he said. “And thanks for doing this.” My pleasure, Bill. Thanks to those who emailed me with their “Stranded on a Desert Island” items. (Send your lists to russ@lemmonlines.com.) You’re up, Melissa Morales. “Book: ‘The Outsiders’ by S.E. Hinton. Album: ‘Take This to Your Grave’ by Fall Out Boy. Movie: ‘In Time.’ Person to be stranded with: Scott Eastwood.” As I told Melissa, I had never heard of “In Time” or Scott Eastwood!
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the renowned University of Southern California film school to work on a master’s degree. He was one of 13 students in the program. In the same group was none other than George Lucas, the creator of the “Star Wars” franchise. Back in 1957, when he was 16 years old and “I always joke that everybody knows what I’m doing living in Idaho, Clark Ballard bought a 1929 Model but they wonder whatever became of George,” Clark said. Clark Ballard “Of course, he went on to great success in Hollywood, A Ford for $100. He still has the car today. whereas I spent 45 years in the non-theatrical film production He estimates the antique car is worth “maybe $15,000” – business as a director, cameraman and producer.” but the sentimental value is priceless. He tries to drive the Clark’s career highlights include doing a recruiting film 87-year-old car once a week. for the Blue Angels. Clark, 74, didn’t buy the car with the intention of treating He and his wife moved to Vero Beach in 2006. it like an antique and storing it. For eight years, he has chaired the auto show for the Indian “A car was a car back then,” he said. “I drove it all through college.” River Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America. Clark received a degree in cinema from Bob Jones University He’s also on the Volunteer Ambulance Squad’s board of before enlisting in the Army and going to Vietnam. directors and drives for the nonprofit organization one day After he was discharged from the military, he attended a week.
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Top 500 countdown
Fun facts
Russ Lemmon, who loves music (and lists), spent a lot of time putting together his Top 500 favorite songs of all-time. For the next few years, Lemmon Lines will be counting ‘em down.
In Indian River County, there are about 650 miles of roads. Of those, 406 miles are paved and 244 miles are unpaved.
290. “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother” (1969) The Hollies Memory: Did you know Elton John, then known as Reginald Dwight, played piano on this song?
In addition, the county’s Road and Bridge division maintains 72 bridges. – Source: Indian River County
289. “Don’t Dream It’s Over” (1986) Crowded House Memory: Thirty years later, I still perk up when I hear the intro on the radio.
1925 US#1 754 US #1 5280 US #1 1919 94th Ct.
288. “I’m Like a Bird” (2001) Nelly Furtado Memory: The perfect voice ... such an uplifting song. All the songs thus far in the countdown can be found on LemmonLines.com.
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