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TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2018 TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS TC Northeast snowstorms give ski areas powder blast Resorts extend season; warnings out for avalanches Lisa Rathke ASSOCIATED PRESS FAYSTON, Vt. Back-to-back nor'easters that have pounded New England have given ski resorts a late-season blast of their life's blood, luring skiers and snowboarders to the slopes and allowing smaller ski areas that rely on natural snow to stay open. From Vermont to Maine, skiers and riders were cheering the mounds of snow. "It's amazing," said Tim Austin, of Brentwood, New Hampshire, as he waited Thursday to board the single chairlift at Mad River Glen in Fayston, Vermont. March storms have dumped over 5 feet of snow on Vermont resorts, with Mount Snow in southern Vermont living up to its name 66 inches have fallen just this month there, according to the Vermont Ski Association.

"It's the best March in years," said skier Gregg Fitzgerald, of Starksboro, Vermont, as he took a break at Mad Riv- long as we can," she said. It's the first time this year that LOH Whaleback Hampshire, has Mountain had all in of its Enfield, 30 trails New open for more than a day, and that's due to the significant snowfall, said general manager Adam Kaufman. The atmosphere also is more fun because people "are more excited about skiing the fresh powder," he said. Whaleback plans to stay open several weeks longer than planned with this bumper crop of snow. "With these storms, it's tempting to stay open as long as people are coming skiing," he said.

At the same time, the National Weather Service and Vermont officials are warning backcountry skiers and ice Skiers board the chairlift at Mad River Glen in Fayston, on Thursday. climbers about the increased threat of LISA avalanches. An avalanche struck six soldiers undergoing mountain-warfare training er on Thursday." March, said General Manager Beth near Mount Mansfield, Vermont's talAnd resorts have the added benefit of Ward. But this year, it will likely stay lest peak. snow in the region's downcountry cities open until April for the second time in Vermont state police, resort ski pathat gets people thinking about heading the 13 winters Ward has been there.

trols, and volunteer and rescue groups to the slopes to ski. More than 2 feet of snow fell recently. have received dozens of calls for assisIn coastal Maine, Camden Snow "As long as we have the snow, and tance in recent days, the department Bowl ordinarily stays open until mid- people are coming, we'll stay open as said. OBITUARIES to place an obituary please call 772-692-8954 or email to Obits Indian River Obits Indian River Obits St. Lucie Marie Whitehead Banks VERO BEACH, FL Marie Whitehead of Vero Beach, away March 14, Hospice House.

Banks, 90, Florida passed 2018, at VNA She was born January 10, 1928, in Albany, GA and had been a resident of Vero Beach since 1960. Marie graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor's Degree in Education. Mrs. Banks was a devoted member of Christ By the Sea United Methodist Church, Vero Beach. She participated in the weekly meetings of the Prayer Warriors.

She was a charter member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumni Chapter of Vero Beach, a charter member of the Literacy Services of Indian River County and member of the Rose Circle Garden Club. She leaves her memories to be cherished by her son, John E. Banks, Jr. of Vero Beach; daughter, Jill (Cliff) Higgins of Macon, GA and granddaughter, Lauren Higgins of Augusta GA. A memorial service will be held 11 am, Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at Christ By the Sea United Methodist Church, Vero Beach.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960 or Christ By the Sea United Methodist Church, 3755 Hwy A1A, Vero Beach, FL 32963. Condolences may be shared online at www.coxgiffordsea- Cox-Gifford Seawinds FUNERAL HOME CREMATORY Death Notices Indian River Philip Harrison Age 92, of Vero Beach, FL, passed away on March 14, 2018. All County Funeral Home Stuart. John J. Parent Age 78, of Vero Beach, FL, passed away on March 17, 2018.

Visitation will be held from 11AM-12PM Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Strunk Funeral Home, Vero Beach. Funeral Services will begin at 12PM in the funeral home chapel An online guestbook is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com. Jaime Rivas Villa Age 40, of Fellsmere, FL, passed away on March 13, 2018. Seawinds Funeral Home Sebastian. Paul A Sturman Age 84, of Vero Beach, FL, passed away on March 17, 2018.

Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home Crematory Vero Beach. Obits Martin Carli A. Duryea STUART, FL Carli A. Duryea, age 64 of Stuart, Florida passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. Carli, who grew up on Sewall's Point, was an avid fisherman who enjoyed the outdoors.

He loved being around the water and could often be found at the Jupiter Inlet. Professionally, Carl was a skilled Police Officer, successful Loss Prevention Manager, experienced Private Investigator who owned his own business, and an accomplished Interview and Interrogation professional. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Carole Duryea and brother, Clyde Duryea. He is survived by: his son Carli Duryea Il and wife Brittany, 2 grandchildren and brother, Charles Duryea. Death Notice Martin Carmine Curcio Age 82, of Palm City, FL, passed away on March 19, 2018.

Forest Hills Palm City. Victoria Elizabeth Harvey Age 39, of Jensen Beach, FL, passed away on March 17th, 2018. Martin Funeral Home Stuart. Camille Santore Ciesla FORT PIERCE, FL John Weller Hanley VERO BEACH, FL John Weller Hanley, 96, died Thursday, March 15, 2018, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Formerly a resident of Cincinnati, Ohio St.

Louis, Missouri, Palm Beach, Florida and Vero Beach, Florida, Mr. Hanley was a resident of Winston-Salem and Roaring Gap, North Carolina. Born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, he was the son of James Phillip Hanley, Erie, Pennsylvania and Ida May Ayers Hanley, Dayton, Ohio. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Mary Jane Reel Hanley, his sons, John Jr. and his wife Sondra of Santa Rosa; California; Michael and his wife Linda of Atlanta, Georgia, and their daughter Susan Myers and her husband Jim of Nashville, Tennessee.

He is also survived by nine grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. He was a graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a B.S. degree in Metallurgical Engineering and the Harvard University's School of Business with an M.B.A. Following graduation from Penn State, he joined the U.S. Navy serving primarily in the Pacific Theater.

His final assignment was as Senior Watch Officer on the U.S. Chester, CA 27 with the rank of Lt. (SG). After the war, Mr. Hanley graduated from the 'Harvard Business School and began a distinguished business career with Procter Gamble Company, initially in California followed by assignments in Washington, Minnesota, Illinois and at World Headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio.

After being the Executive Vice President of he was called to serve as President, Chairman and CEO of the Monsanto Company in St. Louis, Missouri. He served there from 1972 to 1983 before retiring from active business practice to concentrate on his private passion preventing and treating substance use disorder. During this thirty-five year period, Mr. Hanley served on the Boards of Directors of Armco Steel, Procter Gamble, Southern Pacific, Monsanto, Citicorp and Citibank, May Department Stores and R.

J. R. Nabisco companies. His business career was also marked by membership on the Business Council and the Business Roundtable. Recognizing his contributions on the national scene, he was awarded Honorary Doctor of Law Degrees from the University of Missouri, Maryville College, Notre Dame University, University of the Pacific, Washington University in St.

Louis, and Webster College His support of national charities was recognized as he was elected Chairman of the United Way of America after serving in essentially all of the chairs of the local and national organization. He helped form the first National Advisory Board of the Salvation Army and served as its first Chairman. The post-retirement activity which occupied much of his time was built around his wife's and his family's interest in helping people suffering from alcoholism and drug dependency. Among the hall marks of his service in this area are the treatment centers he co-founded with his wife the Hanley Center in W. Palm Beach, Florida and Gate Lodge in Vero Beach, Florida as well as the research laboratory at Pennsylvania State University.

His lifelong enthusiasm for golf saw him serving as a member or officer of Hyde Park Country Club, Cincinnati Country Club and Camargo Club, all of Cincinnati, Ohio, Old Warson Country Club, The Bogey Club, The Log Cabin Club, all of St. Louis, Missouri, The Lost Tree Club, The Piper's Landing Club, The Bent Pine Club and the Oak Harbor Club, all in Florida and the Pine Valley Club in Clementon, New Jersey. In lieu of flowers, his family requests that you consider contributions in his memory to the Hanley Foundation. Please mail to 700 S. Dixie Suite 103, West Palm Beach, 33401 Hanes Lineberry North Elm Chapel is assisting the Hanley family.

Online condolences may be made at www.haneslineberryfuneralhomes.com. Camille Adeline Ciesla, 71, passed away March 16, 2018, in Fort Pierce, Florida. Camille was born in Chicago, was a resident of Port St. Lucie, FL for the past 16 years, coming from Michigan. She was a genealogist and a member of St.

Lucie Catholic Church. Survivors include her companion, Frank Loupe; sons, Jason Ciesla and Darren Ciesla; brother, Dominick Santore and wife, Jeannie and two grandchildren Savanna Lynn Ciesla and Caden Daniel Ciesla. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 20, 2018, to followed by a Service at 5:00 PM at Haisley Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Haisley Funeral Cremation Services, Fort Pierce, Florida. Online condolences may be expressed at www.haisleyfuneralhome.com Death Notices St Lucie Melvin Anderson Age 61, of Port St.

Lucie, FL, passed away on February 28, 2018, Anyone with information regarding Melvin Anderson, please contact St. Lucie County Community Services at 772-462-1777. Gary "Garfish" Brooks Age 66, of Fort Pierce, FL, passed away on March 17, 2018. Haisley Funeral Cremation Fort Pierce. William Arthur Cage Age 91, of Port Saint Lucie, FL, passed away on March 16, 2018.

Treasure Coast Seawinds Stuart. Craig E. Crews Age 48, of Port St. Lucie, FL, passed away on March 17, 2018. Martin Funeral Home Cremation Port St.

Lucie. Charles I. Detwiler Age 43, of Fort Pierce, FL, passed away on March 14, 2018. Haisley Funeral Cremation Fort Pierce. Donald R.

Dowell Age 63, of Port St. Lucie, FL, passed away on March 19th, 2018. Martin Funeral Home Stuart. Harold Myers Age 87, of Fort Pierce, FL, passed away on March 6, 2018. Yates Funeral Home and Crematory Port St.

Lucie. Bill O'Dell Age 91, of Fort Pierce, FL, passed away on March 16, 2018. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 22, 2018 from 5-7 PM at Haisley Funeral Home, Fort Pierce. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 23, 2018 at 10:00 AM at St. Anastasia Catholic Church, Fort Pierce.

An online guest book may be signed at www.haisleyfuneralhome.com. Violet M. Taylor Age 89, of Fort Pierce, FL, passed away on March 16, 2018. Aycock Funeral Home Fort Pierce. Obits Martin Vanessa Joan Marquez STUART, FL A vibrant soul, one who literally lit up the room whenever she was around, is now lighting her way through the path to eternity.

Vanessa Joan Marquez was called upon on Friday, March 16, 2018. She passed away peacefully at her home in Florida. Vanessa was born in Bridgeton, New Jersey to William H. and Mary E. Chattin.

She is survived by her 7 siblings: William, Eloise, Linda, Rhonda, Judy Collins, Harold, and Timothy. Vanessa is leaving behind in presence but not in spirit her longtime sweetheart and husband, Anton, and their 5 beautiful children that she loved unconditionally: Ingrad Heine, Monique Starr Cespedes, Barbara Ann Marquez, Samantha Joan Bahna, and Robin Marie Marquez. She also leaves behind her most adored and beloved grandchildren: Gabriele Anton, Ashland Ian, Vanessa and Maya, and Franco and Milania. it was a great privilege to have known, been loved by, and shared precious time on Earth with Vanessa. She will be enormously missed by many.

Until we meet again..