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Indian River Florida TODAY Section ht Wednesday, January 17, 1979 HELPl Vista Properties Fined for Safety Violations Repair Offered On Gold Necklace I purchased an 18 Inch gold chain necklace (rom Miss Bojangles, Merrill Island. It was a Christmas gift for my girlfriend. Three days utter Christmas the necklace broke, actually fell apart, while she wajmnnlnglt thrmigtrher flngers. I returned the necklace to the store and spoke with the manager. She took the necklace and gave me a receipt stating that the store would either repair or replace, the The owner called me Jan.

J. and said that it was Impossible for the necklace to have been He became angry and abusive and stated that not only would he not replace It, he wouldn't repair It either. ConstderJngthts, I woulTNprefer to have my money refunded. I would appreciate any HELPl that you could give me. Randy Constantln Cape Canaveral There are always two sides to every story and this one is no exception Debby of the store, says when you came in you were abusive to both the staff and her.

She states that the necklace popped in the middle ot the serpentine chain and not at the solder point. HELPl then called the, Orlando store and spoke withMrs Phyllis Debaney, wife of the owner She stated that she had seen the necklace and that the "only way it could break would be if it were caught She Is contacting the Merntt Island store and advising the manager that the necklace should be repaired, but It will cost you $3 or $4 Also, she' asks tht you treat the manager with courtesy By JAY JOHNSON TODAY Stall Wrttw VERO BEACH federal Occupational Safety arid Health Administration has firid a Ideal building contractor $700 for seven safety violations at a condominium building site. "An OSHA Inspector found the violations at unfinished Vista Royale condominiums on Pec. 11 and 16 after1 a construction worker complained to the federal safety agency, OSHA Area Director Jose Sanchez said. Two weeks after the JrTspectot found the violations, a fire broke out in a Vista Royale condominium when a plumber caught pipe insulation afire with a welding torch.

The plumber said he could not find a fire extinguisher and the blaze caused $5,000 damage before the Vero Beach Fire Department put it out. Lack of fire extinguishers was one of the seven violations, OSHA cited. Among others were: employees not wearing hard hats, building materials near the edges of floors without barriers to keep the material from falling, no guardrails on some of the open walls of the unfinished I wo story condominiums Of in adequate guardrails; debris in work areas and passageways; flexible electrical cords with improper splices'. Sanchez said the first three viola tions "are considered serious' and resulted in the $700 fine. "Theseviolations are fairly common," Sanchez said "I would say we find them on 90 percent of con struction sites, especially with the safetybamer rules Bob GaskilJ, Vice president of Vista Properties of Vero Beach, Inc said the OSHA inspector visited the construction site again two weeks ago and found the violations corrected.

HELP! 4aaW vraVkx E5KKjfiaff fc jaw fBBaaaapiLrjtfi'4ij iy WmKStfShirkjSKSBBHBB. jwfarMmEasWaaaiaa As a new Florida resident, I would like lo have HELP! clarify the state sales tax for me. At times I have been charged, and at other limes not charged, the 4 percent tax on labor. Also, there are some food items that require the tax. For my benefit and also for some of the confused sales FtoTidr sales tax? F.C., Palm Bay Paul, tax specialist at the Department of Revenue, says that labor on repairs of tangible property such as television sets are taxable On the other hand, labor on improvements to property and homes is exempt from state sales tax As far as food items are concerned, food served in restaurants as well as prepared sandwiches is taxable To obtain a copy of the rules and regulations concerning state sales tax, you should write to Department of Revenue, Carlton Building, Tallahassee, Fla 32304 But you'll have to walt a few months because the new regulations will be coming out after the Legislature adjourns TOOAV Plwta by Jay Joftnton LAWMEN PROBE SITE OF CRASH LANDING IN PASTURE AT ALAMEDA RANCH pilot, uninjured as disabled craft crashed through fence before stopping XwnienJEIamJncLJCrasJh HELP! jaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaW Jill VifX i A.

By JAY JOHNSON and DANIEL JANAL TOOAT StQN Wrtton Two unidentified persons died in (he fiery crash of an old twin engine plane in northwest Indian River County late Tuesday, police said, but a test pilot escaped without injury earlier in the day when his plane came down in a pasture A twin engine plane loaded with gas tanks crashed and burned in a swamp in the extreme northwest area of the county about 8 30 'p cording to Ricky Blanken ship, a rancher at the YWYE River Ranch, the plane made two low passes over the area before turning east and dropping a "flashing light Blankenship and an other rancher. Donald Bess of the Far Reach Ranch, said the plane i men hit either a tree or a water tank but flew on 'spitting and sputtering They said they watched the plane as it flew south and saw the bright flash of an explosion where it crashed Blankenship and Bess said when they arrived at the plane buried in a palmetto and pine swamp they saw one badly burned body insjdeThey said the plane was loaded with gasoline tanks and had burned on impact An Osceola County sheriff's deputy who refused to be identified said two bod ies were found aboard the plane. Actual site of the crash was Blue Cypress Ranch Osceola County deptuies handled the crash since there are no roads into the area from Indian River County In the earlier crash landing, a PiperCherokee on a test flight came down in a pasture near Kings Highway and Lindsey Road The pilot, Thomas J. Smalkowski, 22, 1826 41st Ave was not injured when he landed the Piper owned six seater Lanee 2 at 9 07 a The single engine model landed belly down on the Alameda Ranch, ran over a ditch and tore through a barbed wire fence before, coming to a halt, a fire department spokesman said The plane's fuel tank" ruptured after going through the fence, and spewed gas which was soaked up by the ground, he added Piper officials speculate the plane's engine ''ailed moments after takeoff, but the exact cause won't be known "for a good six weeks," said spokesman Ron Arrendas Piper customer service supervisors would not let Smalkowski comment on the accident while they stood about 150 yards away from the plane City OKs Annexing 1 76 Acres By KAREN MEYER Aulttant Mttro EdltorVtre fttaclt VERO BEACH City councilmen Tuesday night sped through the approval of'annexlng 176 acres of ocean to nver property just south of the city limits Only Councilman David Gregg dissented in ther vote to annex the property owned by Wild Turkey Groves Inc. John Acor, chairman of' he city's Parks, Planning and Zoning Commission, was the only member of the public to speak out against the annexation during the brief public hearing that preceded the vote "This proposal would be more detrimental than advantageou to we, the taxpayers homeowners of Vero Beach," said Acor, adding he wasnot speaking on behalf of the commission but as an indivudual.

Acor cited Planner Les Solin's" study of the I providing sewer, water, garbage collection and other services "They will use our facilities and possibly overload them," Acor said "And who will bear the burden of those costs? We, the people of Vero Beach representing Wild Tur VVTVX Sale Approedljy FCC By KAREN MEYER Assistant Mtr EtJIterVir Mct GF? Could HELPl please red me where there are any clown schools In or nearby 'Florida? Also, how can I get some Informtlon about them? West Melbourne Ringling BrothersoCJlown College' is made to order for your pursuit It Is the only one of its kind in the United States and turns out professional clowns The eight week course runs from late September through November and costs around $750, which includes room and board, makeup, materlaf for costuming and physical examination Pat Bush, secretary of the college, says between a third and half ot the clowns who graduate from the school g6on to work for Ringling Brothers Barnum fc Baiiey.circuses. She is sending you information on the facility. Others interested should write Ringling Brothers." Clown College, PO Box 1528, Venice Fla. 33595. Can You HELP? The library at Clearlake Middle School, Tocoa, Is missing quite a few Issues of the periodicals we need to have bound for reference, it you have 1177 or 1178 issues of Time, Newsweek, U.S.

News World Report or National Geographic magazines that you would like to donate, please HELPl us. Call 636 4020. Miriam Griggs, librarian Clearlake Middle School FORT PIERCE The long delayed sale of WTVX Channel 34, television station to a Mississippi firm has won Federal Communications Commission approval, according to an FCC 'spokesman in Washington, C. Television station WTWV in Tupelo, Miss re paid nearly $900, 000 for more than 90 ner allow its construction "We're In the courts on that," Holmes said He said the county 'claimed the hieght of the tower would be an aviation hazard, but both the state Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Adnn istration have said "otherwise Both agencies have endorsed the site the station has selected for the tower, Holmes said The new tower jwill allow the seation to be received by viewers in the Palm Beach area, whete a lucrative advertising market exists Holmes said "a couple of hundred feet" will probably be removed from the existing tower at the station, located halfway between Fort Pierce antLVero Beach "We" will still continue to serve our primary counties Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin ana Okeechobee," Holmes said Thieves Grab 500 Pound Safe Station Manager Jim Holmes said the station can now "forge forward with its plans to expand staff, coverage and facilities "That's it for the (federal) bureaucracy," Holmes said Tuesday following the Monday decision.

'The CBS affiliate has one 'more hurdle to dear before it can build a planned new, 1,500 foot tower south of Stuart In Martin County; Holmes said. The Martin County Commission has refused to grant the station the necessary height variance to VER6 BEACH 'A 500 pound safe containing $3,500 in cash and jewelry was stolen from Robert's of Vero auto trim shop Saturday, Indian Rivef Sheriff's Capt. Doyle Stroud said. broke into the shop at 1956 Commerce by removing jalousie windows from a door. Stroud said the safe' was mounted on wheels in the shop's office and "was evidently just rolled out the garage door." Inside the safe was $1,500 in cash and $2,000 in assorted jewelry.

Although the burglary was not discovered until Monday) investigators pinned the break in to Saturday by tracks the robbers left behind Stroud said workmen opened the garage door Sunday and. placed 'material over the tracks mad by the heavy safe rolling out the door. The Workmen never realized the safe had been stolen, Stroud said Sherman Smith Jr key Ed Pouras and Carl Walker, disagred with Acor's claims He noted that Solm concluded the city would have a gain of $64,000 to $116 000 in revenues after the added costs of services were deducted "If this property were in the city today it would pay approximately percent of the total ad valorem taxes being received by the city of Vero Beach today," Smith said The city receives about $1 million annually in property taxes Gregg was concerned that city advisory boards had not reviewed Solin's study or the proposal to annex "We have bypassed the very committees whose function is'to recommend to the council," Gregg said Other council 'members supported the annexation The prpperey is currently under negotiation for sale to developers who plan to build a subdivision City councilmen took a different course Tuesday with another petition to annex Tabernacle Church requested the city annex 60 acres just south of the city on the mainland The church plans to build a retirement center with a "lease, for life" concept Because the project also calls for a 60 bed nursing facility, City Attorney Tom Palmer said a zoning change from the current residential zoning would be required prior to annexation. Councilmen voted to send the project to the city Parks, planning and Zon ing Commission for review and to the city administration for the impact study required before annexation can be considered Police Transfer Suspect VERO BEACH Donald Senecal was trans ferred to the Indian River County Jail from Orlando Tuesday to await trial in the murder of his wife Senecal is charged with second degree murder In the strangulation death of Elizabeth NSeneca1iHer body, bound wit" rope an3 wrapped in ptSUic garbage bags, was foWl New Year's Day on a remote Stretch of Jungle Trail, about 10 miles north of Vero Beach A silk stocking was knotted tightly around her neck Indian River County Sheriff's Capt Doyle Stroud refused to disclose what evidence prompted Senecal's arrest and blasted Winter Park police for discussing the case with reporters Winter Park Detective Mike, Zelanes said police found bloodstains believed to be Mrs Senecal's in the Sencal home in Winter Park Detectives also found the dead woman's wallet and keys at the home, Zelanes said Both had been missing from her purse found lying atop the Wa basso. Bridge, about a mile from where her body was discovered by a passing motorist.

Dirt, garbage bags and rope found in the Senecal home are still being ana iyzed at the Fort Pierce crime lab, Zelanes said Golden Wheelers Lunch Has Record Turnout Vero Drive In MThe Cheap Detective" at 7:30 p.tn.j and Deep" at at 9:30 i The Golden Wheel Club had a record turnout Tor its Jan, 13 salad luncheon when Welcome Wagon Club members were special guests. Past presidents of the Golden Wheel Club were honored and a super fash Ion shew presenting clothes from ther Clothes Treeand Boutique of FortPierce made the occasion especially sparky. Presidents honored were Dorothy Whjie, Florence Jones, Vera Lockert, Rena Hudson, Bernice, Weaver, Martha Seem, Annie Steee, Alice Rawson, Phyllis Bardsley and Barbara Cornell. Ruth Caner was honored but was not in attendance. City Lites By Candy Patchett TODAY Writer Plaza Theater, "Omen Part 1" at 6:30 and 8:30 pm.

i Florida Theater "California Suite" at 7 and 9 p.m. The fashiofTshow was presented with fi nesse and claritV by Helen Melnhardt, aided by Dorothy Stickler. Gblden Wheel mem bers Natalie Drew. Lois Crane, Wanda Moose, Ida Pfohl and Ruth Moore were out Standing models. The success of the salad luncheon was made possible by Alice Comstock and her committee and by gracious greeters Myrtle Brickley, Evelyn Schdelden.Martan Herrell and Madeline Klmsey.

Attracelve table decorations arranged by Ruth Wilson and her committee and music by Sidney Condon added beauty to thTday. The next meeting of the GW Club will be the annual benefit card party" at noon Feb. 13 at the Community Center, 2266 14th Ave. For tickets, contact Betty Cullen, 562 8169. This is the clutx's once a year money' i raising project, so members are encouraged to take guests Founders Day Set All Kappa Alpha Theta ladies in the Vero Beach area" are invited to celebrate Founders Day Jan 27 at a 12 30 no Host luncheon at Riomar Bay Yacht Club For reservations, contact Janet Smith, 567 8663, or Barbara 3570 Mrs.

Hilda Perkins and Mrs. Charlotte Letts, co chairmen for ths year's Vero Beach Yacht Club bridge program, an BUhCea aTThe tennrshlpmates meein her formulation of a new series of bridge lessons to be conducted by Emily and Lou Magllone. Last year's sessions were such a tremendous success, the ladies were pleased to again have the Magliones agree to teach the course The 10 session program begins Friday and will be held Friday afternoons rather than Tuesdays so as not to coincide with Exchange Club meetings j( Reservations for theseessions and ad f'aitional information may be made with the Vero Beach Yacht Club, the Magliones or Mrs. 'Hilda Perkins, Robalo Drive The les sons are open to townsfolk as well as yacht club members Shipmate president Madeline Klmsey, conducted her first meeting at the helm after years of faithful service with the club, and announced a New Member Champagne Cocktail Party scheduied tor Saturday vev mng Rounding out Mrs. Kimsey's board are Dart Reynolds, vice president, Ruth Reasor, historian; Melba Campbell, secretary; Mary Knight, treasurer, and Marge Mills, assistant treasurer.