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Manatee on the beach at Hutchinson Island

And now (unfortunately) you know the rest of the story...

Manatee rescued from Treasure Coast beach dies

 

Manatee rescued from beach

 

HUTCHINSON ISLAND, FL - Like more than a dozen manatees that washed ashore in the last week, the one that turned up on a Treasure Coast beach Thursday was a victim of the cold weather.

But unlike the other manatees, this one was still alive.

The 6-or-7 year old mammal washed up behind the Princess Condominium.

Beachgoers and condo residents stood vigil over the manatee, some donating towels and blankets to keep it warm.

"She is still alive, still breathing, she's hanging in there, she's pretty emaciated," says Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Manatee Biologist John Cassady.  "Probably hasn't eaten in a while. But she's holding on right now."

A rescue ambulance from Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution arrived just after sunset.

Onlookers jumped in to help carry the manatee to the ambulance.

It's an afternoon they'll never forget.

"I've been here since it first came on the beach," says David Brand, a visitor from Canada.  "I wouldn't want to desert it."

The manatee was transported to the Miami Seaquarium. Unfortunately it did not survive the drive. 

Officials at the Sequarium say even though the manatee looked OK on the outside, it likely suffered severe internal stress from the cold temperatures.

Anyone who sees a sick or dead manatee should call the Florida Fish and Wildlife's manatee hot line at (888) 404-3922.

Click Here for more Manatee pictures

Islandia I Newsletter for October 2009

Turtle Beach Construction is the company that built the large home at 4545 South Ocean Drive, as you come onto Hutchinson Island. To get to their web site, CLICK HERE and then click on their link to "a recently completed beach home", which will give you a complete tour of the house. It is incredible and well worth the long wait for the movie clip to load. The clip took almost 7 minutes to load via Comcast, so if you are using dial-up, it may take as much as an hour to load.

Islandia Obituaries

Helicopter Shots courtesy of Steve Cheney

Islandia I "Rules and Regulations" have been added to the Islandia I Management page under "Important Documents."

PB Post - Storm 2009

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Hurricane Preparedness Information for the Islandias

The IBISEYE storm chart
      (Courtesy of Wanda Huester)

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Reasons to love Islandia

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T.G.I.F.s for Islandia I are held on the second and fourth Fridays in the Social room.

Join the Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association (FSBPA)

"The FSBPA is a very different kind of state association - which is the source of our effectiveness" is the start of their brochure. This is a non-profit corporation that is vital to getting local beach projects off the ground. We need a lot of our Islandia families to join this organization to help give it influence on beach projects across the state and particularly on Hutchinson Island.

Take a few minutes to click on the link below and please give your consideration to joining this group.

Find out more about the FSBPA and join this organization.

An E-mail distribution list has been established so that when changes occur on the Islandia web site, we can send an e-mail to notify you. If you would like to be added to this distribution list, click HERE. Please include your building and unit numbers so we can put you on the appropriate notification list.

To be removed from the distribution list click HERE or just send me an e-mail at golphinut@comcast.net.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scoop Thiede

 

 

 

Elmer W. Thiede (May 31, 1924 – November 16, 2009)  It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elmer W (Scoop) Thiede on Monday, November 16, 2009.

 

Scoop was the beloved husband of Mary (Lowry), beloved father of Susan Kaplan (Michael Israel) and Nancy Purdy (Dennis); dearest grandfather of Jonathan Kaplan (Jennifer) and Sara Kaplan, Elizabeth Jackson (Kevin), Emily Purdy (Patrick Korroch), and Matthew Purdy (Kari); precious great-grandfather to Braden and Cate Kaplan, Paige Jackson, Nikolas and Zakary Korroch.

 

Scoop was an outstanding student and athlete, which came through hard work, dedication and talent. He attended Cooley High School in Detroit, MI where he was an All- State fullback in 1940 and 1941, and played in three championship Goodfellow Games. Scoop also played centerfielder on the Andrew Buick's Sandlot Class C team where they won the National Championship in 1941. He chose a full academic scholarship to Michigan State and went on to become a noted fullback until he joined the United States Navy during WWII. He served aboard the Destroyer Escort USS Thomason #203, mainly in the Pacific.

 

After his discharge he returned to Michigan State to earn his degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was employed as a Plant Superintendent at Bower Roller Bearing and then worked at F & K in Oak Park as a manufacturer's representative.

 

Scoop was a member of the Destroyer Escort Sailors' Association (DESA), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Michigan State University's President s Club, Moors Golf Club, Life Member of the Elks. Scoop retired in 1986 and enjoyed golf and tennis in Portage, MI and Hutchinson Island, FL, traveling, and spending as much time with Mary, family and many dear friends.

 

Scoop was preceded in death by his parents, Elizabeth (Rempert) and John E. Thiede. A memorial service has been planned for Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Methodist Church of Kalamazoo, 212 S. Park Street, Kalamazoo, MI. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to: Treasure Coast Hospice (1201 S. E. Indian St., Stuart, FL 34997).

 

Source: Stuart News

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Robert Wool

We regret to announce the passing of
Robert Wool, Unit #1908 on December 14, 2009.

Mailing address is:

Mrs. Edythe Wool
9550 S Ocean Drive #1908
Jensen Beach, Florida 34957
or
Mrs. Edythe Wool
% Sara Wool
22 Hummingbird Lane
South Burlington, VT 05413

No flowers, please. Donations may be made to:
Cohen-Wool Endowment Fund
OHAVIZEDEK Synagogue
188 N. Prospect
Burlington, Vermont 05401

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Islandia Obituaries

Robert Wool, husband of Edythe Wool(1908)

Robert Alvarez (1943-2009), husband of Eunice Alvarez (1603)

Elmer (Scoop) W. Thiede (1924-2009), husband of Mary Thiede (1509)