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JUN 2i 1989 BOOK to get the Trail on the National Register. She stated that was our A -1-A until the new road was completed in the 19601s; that taxes were paid on the property on either side of the road, but the 50' was not taxed; and that for six decades this public road has been funded by the public. Mrs. Stanbridge continued to speak in detail of the documentation she has done, stressing that there is evidence that this needs further research, and the County probably has more right to a 50' R/W than they obviously feel they do. Rose Gaines, 1901 33rd Avenue, resident since 1982, spoke of her enjoyment of Jungle Trail. She did not really care about its getting on the National Register, but believed it does have a value to this community. Mrs. Gaines noted that she has been to places where they have a historic marker and also has seen a trail to the west where they keep the old wagon ruts visible, and there is no comparison. She urged that when the Board considers these plans, they remember that this is a place that speaks to the history of our county, and if we change it, it is gone. The Board recessed at 1:40 P.M. for lunch, and reconvened at 2:40 P.M. with the same members present. Beulah Law, 2072 Cortez Avenue, came before the Board on behalf of the Democratic Executive Committee of Indian River County and read aloud a Resolution unanimously endorsing the efforts of the Historical Society to preserve Jungle Trail in its present alignment and stating that to abandon and realign and deny public access will destroy.the historical integrity. Mrs. Law noted that she owns property in Ambersand Beach and occasionally travels on Jungle Trail going to Vero Beach. She is interested in keeping the Trail like it is, and it seems to her with all the development we are having on the island that this road will be necessary because A -1-A will become crowded, and she would like to see it maintained as a two lane paved road. 76