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enterprise which would bring greater ambience and attractiveness to our community and provide significant economical benefit. Mr. Morrison pointed out that he has no groves on the island, except for those on his residence. He noted that it was his suggestion that the owners retain Homer Fletcher, former Chief Deputy Tax Accessor of Indian River County, to research the history of Jungle Trail. (That report is on file in the Office of the Clerk to the Board). Mr. Morrison read the following letter from Jeannette M. Lier into the record: Jeannette M. Lier P. O. Box 7 Wabasso, FL 32970 February 20, 1988 Board of County Commissioners 1840 25th Street Vero Beach, FL 32960 Re: History of North Jungle Trail Dear Commissioners: I have lived at the Wabasso bridgehead on Orchid Island for 75 years and my family has for 100 years. There are so many misconcep- tions and false rumors flying around concerning this subject, I would like to tell you what occurred on Orchid Island from the bridge from the barrier island to the original Johns Island, northward to the Trail's end at Michael Creek. This Is from memory and as told to me by my mother and father (Beulah and A.B. Michael) . I will have to talk about the true Jungle Trail from CR5I0 south to the Winter Beach Road first because North and South Jungle Trail are not synonymous. South Jungle Trail was in place long before 1920 but it stopped at the north edge of Michael Pond, which is 600 to 700 feet south of what is now CR5I0. This was also the location of my family's home and we lived at the northern most point of Jungle Trail. When my father came to Orchid in the fall of 1887, the sole means of transportation was by boat. Remember every aspect of life was de- pendent on water traffic; such as mail, supplies, shipping produce to market, etc. As more people settled to the south of us along the deep river channel, a foot path developed along the river. Several years after my father married in 1908, he improved the Trail south to Capt. Forster's home, (now Sea Oaks), so that my mother and Mrs. Forster could visit by horse and buggy and not have to depend on boats. The rest of the property owners along the Trail did likewise making it possible to drive a mule and wagon down to the bridge leading to the original Johns Island, thus Jungle Trail evolved. 66 FEB 2 3 1988 BooK 71 66