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Published by Vero Beach 32963 Media, 2022-06-03 15:43:37

06/02/2022 ISSUE 22

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June 2, 2022 | Volume 9, Issue 22 Newsstand Price: $1.00

YOUR LOCAL NEWS SOURCE FOR INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
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PAGE 6
PAGE B2 5 BARIATRIC SURGERY CAN 6 J.M. STRINGER GALLERY
BOOST QUALITY OF LIFE SHOWS ‘MASTERWORKS’ B2
SHERIFF’S BUDGET WOULD
GIVE STAFF 7 PERCENT RAISE

Vero City Council to PHOTO: KAILA JONES Little optimism
set rates next week at start of third
for stormwater tax More railroad crossings closing for Brightline upgrades summer of Covid

By Ray McNulty | Staff Writer By George Andreassi | Staff Writer Brightline was set to fully on 11th Avenue to 21st Street, By Lisa Zahner | Staff Writer
[email protected] close the westbound 20th Street turn west onto 21st Street to [email protected]
Brightline established a sec- railroad crossing this past Tues- 14th Avenue, turn south onto
The Vero City Council will de- ond track bed alongside the day for three weeks for the in- 14th Avenue to 20th Street. This summer is not last sum-
cide next week whether to approve Florida East Coast Railway stallation of a second track and mer.
an initial rate structure to fund tracks in downtown Vero Beach new safety features for high- Brightline plans to rebuild
stormwater management projects before construction begins this speed passenger train service. eight railroad crossings in A year ago as vacation time ar-
by levying a new tax on Vero Beach week upgrading the railroad downtown Vero Beach by Sept. rived, an air of optimism was be-
property owners. and eight crossings for high- Westbound 20th Street traffic 25 as part of the $2.7 billion ginning to take hold.
speed passenger trains. is being directed to travel north
If council members endorse the CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 New COVID-19 cases here had
proposal – the public is invited to dropped to the lowest point since
provide input at Tuesday’s meet- the start of the pandemic, and lo-
ing – the affected property owners cal residents were lining up by the
will be notified by mail later this thousands to get vaccinated.
month, when they’ll learn how
much they will be required to pay Maybe a combination of im-
annually to fund the city’s new munity from the 2020-2021 winter
stormwater utility. infections, plus the increasingly
widespread availability of vac-
The City Council is scheduled to cines, was finally going to end the
vote July 19 on whether to adopt pandemic.
the stormwater assessments,
which would take effect in October A year later, the hope of jetti-
with an expectation of generating soning COVID-19 has given way
more than $1 million in revenue. to the mundane reality of “living
Another public hearing will pre- with” the virus.
cede that vote.
New infections here are at least
According to the proposed triple what they were last May; the
rate structure, owners of the city’s number hospitalized here is once
nearly 5,000 single-family residen- again climbing week after week;
and few local residents are getting
CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 vaccine booster shots.

INSIDE Indian River County residents
are among the half of the U.S. pop-
NEWS 1-5 ARTS B1 OMREFACNSOTARATDERVE2AS0T2SI1TODINLELAAFDTTYHEISNRG ulation now living in areas classi-
fied as having medium or high
HEALTH 6 GAMES B9 COVID-19 levels by the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention.
PETS B8 CALENDAR B12 The United States is recording
more than 100,000 new infections
REAL ESTATE 11 a day – at least five times higher
than this point last year. The local
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Last May, an average of 16
By Carolyn Schiller | Correspondent that the controversial PHOTO: KAILA JONES people per day here were testing
positive for COVID-19, and there
Emergency feedings may program should con- were no off-the-books home tests
have saved some manatees from so that was probably a pretty
starving this winter after a re- tinue when temperatures cool in produce – a diet reserved for
cord 1,100 deaths were recorded CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
on Florida’s east coast in 2021, December. in-captivity animals – for nearly
but scientists are not convinced
Despite the extraordinary four months, the health of man-

measure of hand-feeding man- atees is not looking much better

© 2022 Vero Beach 32963 Media LLC. All rights reserved. atees more than 101 tons of CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

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MANATEES year. The leading cause of death in nec- goon has been lost due to repeated algae individuals even perished with the hand-
ropsied manatees: primary starvation. blooms over the last decade. fed produce still in their digestive tract.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Biologists are examining photographs
The cause is a man-made problem Floating globs of algae block sunlight captured by cameras placed at the feed-
than 2021’s Unusual Mortality Event. occurring across Florida and in the In- needed for seagrass to flourish. As the ing site, looking for specific manatees to
“The carnage from 2021 should re- dian River Lagoon, a 156-mile stretch algae dies off and decays, it clouds and determine how many individuals came
between mainland Florida and barrier discolors the water, further disrupting to the feeding site, how often they came
move any doubt that Florida’s waters are islands along the Atlantic coast. Home to the seagrass. to feed and when – and how much – they
in crisis,” said Jaclyn Lopez, Florida Di- hundreds of animal species, the brackish consumed. They will also look at behav-
rector, Center for Biological Diversity. estuary is one of the most biodiverse eco- Beginning in December and ending on ior patterns and changes throughout the
systems in the northern hemisphere. March 31, an emergency feeding program winter and across a number of winters.
Last year was a record-breaking year, consisting of romaine, butter lettuce and
and this year’s numbers remain dismal. Wildlife officials note the deaths have cabbage were hand-fed to the manatees. Seagrass will not grow back overnight,
been attributed in large measure to a de- The short-term program was aimed at so another emergency feeding program
According to the Florida Wildlife Con- cline of the seagrass beds in the lagoon, stemming the unprecedented loss of life. will likely need to be implemented next
servation Commission, preliminary data which is the manatees’ primary foraging The program was conducted and moni- winter. Restoring the Indian River La-
show that between Dec. 1 and March 31, area in the winter due to its warm wa- tored by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service goon will be a process that will take years.
a total of 457 manatee deaths were ver- ters. The state estimates 58 percent of the and state wildlife conservation staff.
ified on the Atlantic coast – down from seagrasses in the northern part of the la- “Feeding the manatees is a stop-gap
582 during the same period the previous Although normally feeding wild man- measure, not a permanent solution.” Dr.
atees is forbidden by federal and state Leesa Souto, Marine Resources Council
laws, this past winter wildlife officials executive director.
decided to intervene with a first-time-
ever feeding program. The goal was to Mezich noted some positive signs con-
not only reduce the number of manatee cerning seagrass growth, but urged ev-
deaths, but also the number who needed eryone not to read too much into it. He
to be rescued. stressed scientists have no idea what it
means for the long term, as one large al-
Florida Power & Light, the state’s largest gae bloom could erase any progress.
electric utility, donated $700,000 through
its charitable arm, NextEra Energy Foun- Unchecked harmful nutrients in the
dation, toward the feeding program. Over Indian River Lagoon mainly due to leak-
the next three years, grant monies will ing septic tanks, wastewater and storm-
also go to environmental groups to sup- water discharges, along with fertilizer
port manatee rescue, rehabilitation and runoff, have resulted in harmful algae
habitat restoration. blooms causing massive losses in sea-
grass beds.
The feeding program was based at
FPL’s Cape Canaveral Clean Energy Cen- “The lagoon has basically become a
ter in Brevard County, an ideal spot for dead zone,” said Dr. Brian LaPointe, re-
the manatees due to its warm waters. search professor, Florida Atlantic Uni-
versity – Harbor Branch Oceanographic
Ron Mezich, Florida Wildlife Conser- Institute.
vation Commission Joint Unified Com-
mand Provisioning branch chief, ex- ”Unfortunately, there still remain hun-
plained on a May 25 conference call with dreds of thousands of septic systems in
reporters that experts feel fairly confident the central and northern Indian River
that the vast majority of animals that Lagoon, where we now are seeing recur-
winter in the Indian River Lagoon know ring harmful algal blooms, catastrophic
of the site and feel comfortable using it. seagrass die-off, fish kills and, sadly, the
ongoing manatee crisis.”
Mezich said the agency is not ruling
out using other locations next winter, and In September, Gov. Ron DeSantis an-
will discuss this going forward. Now that nounced $53 million for 13 projects to
the feeding program has ended, wildlife clean up the waters of the lagoon. Then
experts are evaluating feeding program on May 2 came another $30 million in
data to determine the scope of next win- Florida’s 2022-2023 budget to expand
ter’s program – if one is conducted. manatee rescue and rehabilitation ef-
forts. The funds have also been ear-
Veterinarians are still analyzing nec- marked to provide habitat restoration in
ropsy results to determine why the man- highly concentrated manatee areas. 
atees did not survive the winter, as some

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STORMWATER TAX more than 400 residential properties. which go to the general fund, will be used said, “it’s a utility without any money.”
Different calculations were used for the to pay the city government’s share of the The city currently funds its stormwater
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 stormwater assessment.
city’s nearly 3,400 condominium homes management operating costs – approx-
tial properties would pay between $30 and and 2,000-plus general parcels, which in- “I have some problems with the plan in imately $875,000 annually – through its
$239 per year, depending on the size of their clude commercial and government-owned general,” Brackett said at the City Council’s general fund and will continue to do so.
homes. properties. special call meeting on April 26.
The new assessment, which has been
Four categories were established, based For example: The School Board would The other four council members seemed endorsed by the Indian River Neighbor-
on square footage – small (100 to 1,300), be assessed about $36,000 annually, while to embrace the plan, however, especially hood Association, would be used for only
medium (1,301 to 3,400), large (3,401 to the county government would be taxed after City Finance Director Cindy Lawson stormwater-related capital projects, par-
6,500) and very large (more than 6,500) – about $30,000. reminded them that this assessment will ticularly those focused on restoring the
and the tax increases with the size of the provide the only dedicated funding source health of the lagoon.
home’s footprint. The new utility was created last year for stormwater-related capital projects.
with the purpose of managing stormwater Proponents of the stormwater assess-
The owner of a medium-size home to reduce runoffs into the environmental- Otherwise, she explained, stormwater ment say having a dedicated revenue
would pay about $75 annually, or just over ly troubled Indian River Lagoon. However, management projects would need to com- source will enhance the city’s chances of
$6 per month. the City Council postponed implementing pete with the city’s other capital projects being awarded federal, state and even pri-
the tax because the community was still for funding. vate grants, many of which require the city
Commercial property owners could recovering from the economic damage to provide matching funds. 
pay nearly $50,000 per year, with the exact done by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Until you levy an assessment,” Lawson
amount determined by the size of the par-
cel and how much of it is paved. Govern- The city opted instead to use $500,000
ment-owned land also would be assessed. in American Rescue Act funds to cover the
costs of drainage projects.
If the assessments are approved, the
city government would be required to pay Mayor Robbie Brackett, who has stead-
nearly $155,000 in stormwater taxes for its fastly opposed the stormwater assessment,
own properties. has questioned the wisdom of imposing a
new tax at a time when raging inflation has
Consultants hired by the city based driven up prices to a point where some
the assessments on the amount of pave- consumers are struggling to keep pace.
ment or other impervious surfaces on a
property. For the owners of single-fam- He also has argued that city proper-
ily homes, the assessments were based ty owners essentially will be paying for
on the average amount of pavement on stormwater management twice – because
a portion of their city property taxes,

BRIGHTLINE It will overlap with the reconstruction of
the Aviation Boulevard railroad crossing,
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 which is to start on Saturday, July 16 and
wrap up by Saturday, July 30.
construction of high-speed passenger
train tracks between South Florida and Railroad crossings at 17th Street, 23rd
Orlando. Street, 14th Avenue and 26th Street will
also be upgraded for high-speed passenger
Brightline is scheduled to complete con- trains in August, with all four under con-
struction of high-speed passenger train struction between Aug. 9 and Aug. 18.
tracks between Orlando International Air-
port and West Palm Beach by the end of Brightline plans to start construction on
2022. the 17th Street railroad crossing on Tues-
day, Aug. 2 and finish work by Thursday,
Starting in 2023, Indian River County res- Aug. 18.
idents can expect to see 32 Brightline trains
per day traveling at speeds of up to 110 mph Meanwhile, Brightline scheduled con-
in addition to 15-to-20 FECR freight trains struction on the railroad crossings at 23rd
traveling 40-to-60 mph. Street, 14th Avenue and 26th Street to start
on Tuesday, Aug. 9 and be completed by
Brightline also announced plans to Saturday, Aug. 27.
close the Highland Drive railroad crossing
in South Vero at 7 a.m., Monday, June 13 The final downtown railroad crossing
through 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 29. Traffic – 21st Street – will be under construction
will be rerouted to 9th Street and Old Dixie from Tuesday, Sept. 6 through Sunday, Sept.
Highway. 25, Brightline’s construction advisory says.

Brightline mobilized construction A key component in the overall project is
equipment and materials near several rail- the $33 million replacement of the 96-year-
road crossings in downtown Vero Beach to old St. Sebastian River Railroad Bridge link-
prepare for the upgrades for high-speed ing southern Brevard and northern Indian
passenger trains. The small white rock base River counties.
of the second railroad bed dug through
downtown Vero Beach appeared slight- Roseland homeowner Maria Leclair
ly lower in elevation than the gray gravel questioned how Brightline expects to start
FECR railroad bed. high-speed passenger train service be-
tween Orlando and South Florida in 2023
Downtown Vero Beach businesses and when it took two years to build the first of
patrons will get a break from the railroad two replacement bridges and work just
construction from June 20 – when work is started on the second.
due to be finished on the 20th Street cross-
ing – until Tuesday, July 5, when work starts “They finished the one side. They put in
on the 19th Place eastbound railroad cross- all new tracks,” Leclair said. “Now they’re
ing. Brightline expects to finish work at 19th starting the second phase going across. I
Place on Saturday, July 23. still don’t know how they’re going to finish it
by January. It took them over two years just
to do the other side.” 

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MY DRIVER OF CAR THAT KILLED CYCLIST RECEIVES SMALL FINE
TAKE

By Ray McNulty | Staff Writer the accident didn’t mention the car Rampp Legally, however, those past infractions two counts of aggravated assault with a
[email protected] claimed had passed him just before the had no bearing on the FHP’s investigation or deadly weapon, a third-degree felony pun-
crash and, instead, told the FHP investigator findings, which have left Cutler’s John’s Island ishable by up to five years in prison and a
A year has passed since that tragic Satur- Rampp simply drifted into the bike lane. friends and neighbors disillusioned and frus- $5,000 fine.
day morning when Carl Cutler was struck by trated. They’re also puzzled.
a passing car and killed while bicycling along It didn’t matter that a Vero News investi- The Sheriff’s Office report on that case,
North A1A, near the Pelican Island Wildlife gation into Rampp’s driving record revealed They want to know why there’s no mention which is unrelated to last year’s crash, states
Sanctuary. last fall that he had a long history of traffic of Rampp’s mobile phone or distracted driv- that Rampp was involved in a March 19 dis-
offenses dating back to 1988 and twice had ing in the FHP’s 18-page FHP report on a fatal turbance at the Vero Lake Estates home he
And as one of his many friends and neigh- his license suspended, or that he refused to crash in which a car traveling 50 mph – at 10 shared with his then-girlfriend, Tracey Ann
bors put it: “The community is still reeling consent to a blood test. a.m., on a clear day, on a dry road – inexplica- Pearson.
from Carl’s death.” bly veered into a bike lane.
It didn’t matter that Cutler was wearing a According to the arrest affidavit:
More than a few of those friends and helmet, pedaling in the bike lane, had flash- One of Cutler’s neighbors went so far as  Pearson discovered that Rampp was still
neighbors are also confused, disturbed and ing lights on both the front and back of his to provide statistics that reveal distracted married and living with his wife in the Mel-
even angry – because they can’t understand bicycle, and did nothing to cause the vio- driving was cited as a contributing factor in bourne area on a part-time basis, prompting
how the driver of the northbound car that lent crash that knocked him onto the grassy 56,571 crashes that resulted in 2,726 serious her to break off the relationship and ask him
veered into the bike lane and crashed into shoulder alongside the highway. injuries and 343 fatalities in Florida in 2021. in a phone conversation to leave their home.
Cutler has managed to evade any serious He called distracted driving an “unbridled  Rampp became upset, told Pearson she
consequences. The fact that Cutler died wasn’t a factor, and dangerous trend that riddles our streets would need to have him legally evicted and
either. After months of investigation and and highways,” noting the FHP’s campaign threatened her life.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol’s reviewing the final report, the FHP deter- against such behavior. “In the context of this  Fearing for her safety, she asked a friend
Traffic Homicide Report, which was finally mined the crash was an accident and handed case,” the neighbor said, “that campaign now and her friend’s fiancé, John Wirth, who was
made public 10 months later, John Rampp Rampp a traffic ticket – something he has ex- seems a hollow effort.” also a contractor doing work on the house,
was cited for “careless driving,” a non-crim- perienced numerous times before. to accompany her to the home so she could
inal infraction resulting in a $148 fine. The neighbor, by the way, said he was collect some of her belongings.
In Brevard County, where he lived for more speaking for many of Cutler’s friends, but While at the home, the affidavit states,
That was it. That was the penalty for caus- than 30 years before moving to Vero Lake he asked that he not be identified. Pearson saw Rampp come through the front
ing the May 29, 2021, crash that took the life Estates, Rampp was cited twice for driving door and grab a shotgun that was leaning
of a physically fit, active, 63-year-old retired without knowledge that his license had been The reason? against a living-room wall. He then refused
investment banker who divided his time be- suspended, five times for speeding, three “I’m a little concerned about being quoted Pearson’s request to leave the premises and
tween the Greater Philadelphia area and Ve- times for operating an unsafe vehicle, twice with negative comments about a guy who ... threatened to kill her.
ro’s barrier island, where Cutler enjoyed his for running a stop sign or signal, twice for not owns a shotgun,” he said, referring to Rampp’s Having heard the threat, Wirth intervened,
regular bicycle rides along the seaside high- wearing a seatbelt, and once each for careless arrest in April in Brevard County on weapons followed by two men, Benito Cardenas
way from his John’s Island home to Sebastian driving, failure to yield, and defacing or driv- charges filed in Indian River County.
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Serving mainland Indian River County VeroNews/Sebastian River News | LOCAL NEWS June 2, 2022 5

and Julio Cruz, he had brought with him to Proposed budget would give Sheriff’s employees 7 percent raise
change the locks on the house.
By Ray McNulty | Staff Writer Carson provided Flowers’ May 24 letter to Flowers concluded his letter by stating
Wirth told deputies that he pushed Rampp [email protected] the commissioners in response to multi- that the Sheriff’s Office would utilize oth-
against a wall and tried to disarm him, adding ple requests from Vero News to speak with er monies available to law enforcement
that Rampp pulled the trigger several times Sheriff Eric Flowers wants to give his him or a member of his command staff agencies, such as the Law Enforcement
but the gun didn’t fire. The two other men, 500-plus employees a 7 percent pay raise about the specifics of his budget proposal Trust Fund and Inmate Welfare Fund, “in
Cardenas and Cruz, joined the fray, strug- and begin implementing a scheduled and reasons such an increase is needed. an effort to reduce the pressure on the
gling to take the gun from Rampp and hitting 2025 increase in the federal minimum county’s General Fund.”
him “numerous times” before he finally let go wage to help his agency keep up with Flowers wrote in his one-page letter
and left the house, the affidavit states. inflation and remain competitive in the that the new deputies would be “spread Those additional funds might help, but
local job market. amongst the patrol, corrections and probably not enough.
Wirth, Cardenas and Cruz each told depu- school-resource divisions,” adding that
ties that Rampp pointed the gun at them and He also wants to add 35 new deputies those hires would account for $2.9 million, Unless property-tax revenues are sig-
threatened to shoot. he claims are needed to keep pace with the or 26 percent of the increase in his pro- nificantly higher than projected, county
growth in the county’s population, which posed budget. commissioners would need to raise taxes
Rampp was arrested in Brevard County on has surpassed 160,000, as well as a notice- – or reduce funding to other agencies and
April 11 and transported to the Indian River able increase in seasonal visitors. More than 7 percent of his requested departments – to pay for the sheriff’s pro-
County Jail, where he was charged with four budget increase, Flowers wrote, would posed budget.
counts of aggravated assault with a dead- The sheriff shared his plans in a letter to cover the cost of the agency’s new contract
ly weapon and two counts of misdemeanor the County Commission last week to bol- with Treasure Coast Community Health Currently, county staffers are preparing
battery. Court records show that two of the ster the all-time-high $71 million budget to provide “dedicated, professional and a fiscal 2022-23 budget based on a project-
aggravated assault charges and both battery he has proposed for fiscal 2022-23. experienced oversight of the medical wel- ed 7 percent increase in property-tax reve-
counts were dismissed by Assistant State At- fare” of jail inmates. nues, which would result in an additional
torney Patrick O’Brien on April 29, and that Flowers’ 13-page proposal, which he $5.5 million. “The sheriff is asking for an
Rampp, who now uses a Melbourne address, submitted to County Administrator Jason The agreement, which went into effect $11 million increase,” Brown said. “So un-
is out on bond on the two remaining aggra- Brown last month, seeks an 18.27 percent on May 1 and eliminated the agency’s full- less the revenues increase considerably
vated assault charges. increase over his current $60 million time nursing staff, accounts for $750,000 more than we’re projecting, I don’t know
budget. of the proposed increase. where that money would come from.”
O’Brien said the case is “early in the
proceedings.” Jim Kontos, Rampp’s Mel- If approved by county commissioners, Flowers wrote that his proposed budget County Property Appraiser Wesley Da-
bourne-based attorney, did not respond to a the $11 million budget increase would includes increases in capital spending on vis predicted the increase in property-tax
message left at his office. He’s also represent- be the largest given to the Sheriff’s Office additional information-technology secu- revenues to be between 7 percent and 10
ing Rampp in contesting the careless-driving in the county’s 97-year history. Percent- rity and storage, and software conversions percent, saying the final number is likely
citation issued by the FHP after the crash that age-wise, it would be the biggest jump in to improve efficiency. to be “closer to a double-digit number.”
killed Cutler. A hearing on the traffic ticket at least 20 years.
is scheduled for June 29 in front of County He also cited projected pricing increas- Davis was expected to provide Brown
Court Judge Nicole Menz.  Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Debbie es for fuel, ammunition, uniforms/body with a preliminary tax roll yesterday, with
armor, equipment repairs and software. the final tax roll coming next month. 
THIRD SUMMER OF COVID boosted now grudgingly accept that the
coronavirus is here to stay as governments
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 abandon measures to contain it.

accurate number of new infections. This And local residents – like millions of
May, about 40 people per day were testing Americans – are drawing their own lines for
positive for COVID-19 at testing centers, what they feel comfortable doing.
pharmacies or medical offices that report
positive tests to the Florida Department of Nearly three-quarters of Americans say
Health – plus the unknown number of peo- they hope to vacation this summer, and
ple testing positive on home tests kits who fewer than a third say coronavirus is a major
never seek medical treatment. Conserva- factor in their plans, according to a recent
tively, the local new infection rate is three Washington Post-Schar School poll.
times what it was in May 2021.
Parents of unvaccinated children are
In April 2021, more than 20,000 Indi- making cross-country travel plans. Senior
an River County residents got vaccine citizens are venturing to bars. Graduations,
shots, followed by another 7,500 that May. proms and weddings have also returned
During the same period this year, fewer after being canceled in earlier stages of the
than 40 people were being vaccinated each pandemic when cases were lower than they
week, meaning an awful lot of “fully vacci- are now. And families are celebrating with
nated” people are counting on shots they throngs of mostly unmasked revelers.
got maybe eight months ago during the
Delta surge – or even a year ago – to still of- The dominant strain of the virus right
fer some protection. now has been recently shown to have a
replication rate of 1. That means every 10
Hospitalizations here also have been ris- people infected will, in turn, infect anoth-
ing steadily each week. On May 23, Cleve- er 10 people.
land Clinic Indian River Hospital reported
14 people in the hospital, none in the inten- But there are two emerging strains gain-
sive care unit. Going into the Memorial Day ing steam this summer in the United States,
holiday weekend, Cleveland Clinic Florida causing nearly 15,000 of the daily 100,000
spokesperson Arlene Allen-Mitchell said cases. Those two variants, dubbed BA.4 and
“we have 16 COVID patients in-house plus BA.5, have a replication rate of 1.2 and 1.5
one infant. Two of the 16 (adults) are in ICU, right now. That means for every 10 people
both ventilated.” infected with those variants, those people
will go on to infect 12 people, or 15 people
But as the virus morphs and the scientif- – depending upon the variant.
ic understanding of how it operates shifts
with each variant, even the vaccinated and Fenit Nirappil, Craig Pittman and Mau-
reen O’Hagan of the Washington Post con-
tributed to this story. 

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Bariatric surgery can drastically boost patients’ quality of life

By Kerry Firth | Correspondent treatment and cure of weight-related condi-
tions such as diabetes, high blood pressure,
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital re- joint pain and heart disease.
cently recruited Dr. Jacob Petrosky to reboot
the hospital’s bariatric program, which had Weight loss surgery is, in fact, the most
been dormant for a year and a half. effective treatment for diabetes. It helps
people get off insulin because a lot of insu-
Dr. Petrosky told Vero News he chose the lin resistance and high blood sugar are re-
specialty of bariatric surgery because he lated to the excess weight.
saw an opportunity to have a powerful im-
pact of patients’ health, helping them mul- A Swedish study published in the New
tiple aspects of their lives. England Journal of Medicine concluded
that bariatric surgery was associated with
While most of us think of bariatric sur- lower overall mortality than usual obesity
gery as a last-ditch effort to lose weight, care. In middle-aged patients with severe
the procedure has proven beneficial in the

Dr. Jacob Petrosky.

PHOTO: KAILA JONES

obesity, life expectancy was approximate- 65,” said Dr. Petrosky. “That’s in part because
ly three years longer among patients who Medicare approves the procedure while
underwent surgery than among those who some insurances do not. These patients have
received other care. thought about it for years and are ready for a
permanent solution to their weight problem.”
Typically, bariatric surgery is done only
after a patient has tried to lose weight Gastric bypass surgery has been around
through diet and exercise. Bariatric surgery since the 1960s. During the procedure, the
could be an option if your body mass (BMI) surgeon creates a pouch from the top of the
is 40 or higher and you have no weight-relat- stomach about the size of an egg, brings the
ed health conditions like high blood pres- small intestine up and creates a new connec-
sure, diabetes or high cholesterol; or if your tion bypassing the stomach. Food can only
body mass index is 35 or higher and you go into the pouch that holds about an ounce
have high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes or of food verses the stomach that held 3 pints
pre-existing conditions like a heart attack. of food. Food bypasses most of your stomach
Because those patients have higher risk fac- and the first intestine and instead enters di-
tors, the weight criteria is lowered. There is rectly into the middle part of the intestine.
no age restriction for the procedure. The patient feels fuller quicker and eats less.
While the stomach is no longer storing food,
“The average age of our bariatric patient is

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it still produces hormones for digestion. weight from coming back,” Dr. Petrosky con-
“Since the introduction of the newer lap- tinued. “This surgery is so fined tuned that
it’s turned into a science and the recovery
aroscopic sleeve gastrectomy, we do few- time is minimal.
er gastric bypass surgeries,” explained Dr.
Petrosky. “During the sleeve gastrectomy we “The keys to good health after the sur-
remove 75 percent to 85 percent of the stom- gery include a daily multi-vitamin with
ach, creating a small banana-shaped pouch vitamin D and calcium, and sticking to a
for the sleeve. high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet. The
patient will stay on a liquid diet for 10 days
“That remaining part of the stomach still prior to surgery to shrink the liver and for
functions like a regular stomach. This allows 10 days after the surgery. During that time,
the patients to feel fuller with smaller meals they can drink protein shakes and anything
and reduces hunger hormones that their they can pour into a water bottle.
stomach generates. The advantage to this
procedure is that it is a lower risk of compli- “If someone has tried unsuccessfully to
cations and no rerouting of the intestines.” lose weight through diet and exercise, I en-
courage them to reach out and schedule a
Dr. Petrosky described the part of the consultation. There are a lot of myths sur-
stomach that is removed to be about the rounding bariatric surgery and many pa-
size of a medium-sized Nerf ball. Since the tients aren’t aware of the many ways weight
stomach compresses down when it’s emp- loss surgery is a game-changer that can
ty, he is able to extract it through a small drastically improve their quality of life. Feel
1-inch incision. Some patients ask him to free to call Vicky, our office coordinator and
take a photo of it when it’s removed, and certified bariatric nurse, and she’ll review
he’ll fill it up with air to show them how big your entire health history. If you want more
their stomach can expand. He jokingly said information, you can attend an orientation
that’s always a hit with his patients. and we’ll check into your insurance benefits
and help you navigate the requirements for
The type of surgery best for you will de- insurance coverage.”
pend on your specific situation including
your body mass index, eating habits, other Dr. Jacob Petrosky received his medical
health issues and previous surgeries. degree from Kansas University Medical Cen-
ter School of Medicine and completed his
“I use robotic surgery whenever possible internship in general surgery from Mount
because it is more precise,” Dr. Petrosky Carmel Health in Columbus, Ohio. After
said. “Robotic surgery takes me from be- completing his residency at Cleveland Clin-
ing a two-handed surgeon to being a ic Foundation in Ohio he went on to com-
four-handed surgeon.” plete a fellowship in Bariatric/MIS Surgery
and Advanced Endoscopy MIS at Geisinger
In most cases, patients spend very lit- Health System in Danville, Pennsylvania.
tle time in the hospital. Ninety percent of His office is located in the Cleveland Clinic
sleeve surgery patients and 50 percent of Indian River Hospital Health and Wellness
gastric bypass patients go home the next Center, 3450 11th Court in Vero Beach. Call
day; 90 percent of the gastric bypass pa- 772-770-0323 to schedule a consultation. 
tients will be home within two days.

“Staying active and walking are the two
most important things a bariatric patient
can do to recover quickly and keep the

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Assessing the perils of PFAS, often called ‘forever chemicals’

By Kevin Loria Maine, wastewater sludge from mills where ing Group. But for the first 60 or so years published their research showing that high-
The Washington Post such products are produced has reported- that PFAS were in production, many people er levels of PFAS in blood samples taken
ly been used to fertilize fields where cattle thought that potential harms were specific from the children were associated with less
Recent Consumer Reports tests of more graze. In 2020, the Maine Department of Ag- to workers exposed to the chemicals at an effective protection after being vaccinated.
than 100 food packaging products from riculture, Conservation and Forestry tested industrial scale, not the general public.
U.S. restaurants and supermarkets found milk from dairy farms and found levels of The findings were alarming not just for
dangerous PFAS chemicals in many of the one particular PFAS in a sample from a farm Then, in 1998, a West Virginia farmer the Faroes. Blood PFAS levels among U.S.
products, including paper bags for french that were more than 150 times higher than named Wilbur Tennant started raising con- children are comparable, Grandjean says.
fries, wrappers for hamburgers, molded fi- state regulations permit. cerns about the effects that pollution from Follow-up research in other countries has
ber salad bowls and single-use paper plates. a nearby DuPont factory had on his cattle. confirmed this effect and has also shown
When food packaging contains PFAS, This helped lead to a class-action lawsuit that children with higher blood levels of
Previous CR tests found PFAS – per- and some of those chemicals can migrate into alleging that this contamination – with PFAS have more infections, he says.
polyfluoroalkyl substances – in drinking food. Other products such as stain-resis- the PFAS chemical perfluorooctanoic acid
water and bottled water. tant carpets can leave PFAS in household (PFOA), also known as C8 – could be affect- Still, calculating the exact level of PFAS
dust and air. And finally, once food pack- ing the approximately 70,000 people who exposure that causes harm isn’t straight-
That’s concerning, as growing research aging or other products containing PFAS got water from the same polluted source. forward, especially since there are thou-
documents that PFAS, which are added to are thrown away, PFAS can leach out from sands of different PFAS, some more toxic
many materials to make them resistant to landfills or spread from incinerators into The resulting settlement led to the cre- than others. Manufacturers have stopped
grease, water and stains, have led to envi- the environment, where they can contam- ation of the C8 science panel, which be- producing a couple of these chemicals in
ronmental contamination around the globe inate soil, food, water and air – just like tween 2005 and 2013 assessed links be- the United States, as concerns about their
and raised questions about their health they can when they are first produced. tween exposure to PFOA and a number of impact on health have become more wide-
risks when they accumulate in our bodies. diseases, and found probable links between ly known. As that has happened, however,
People may then eat food containing exposure and thyroid disease, higher cho- they’ve been replaced by newer chemicals
One of the main concerns about PFAS the chemicals, drink water that contains lesterol levels, kidney and testicular cancer, that have not been as thoroughly studied
is how long they last. They are often them or even breathe in the chemicals. ulcerative colitis, and pregnancy-induced by independent researchers.
called “forever chemicals” because they hypertension. Other research on various
break down extremely slowly, if ever. And a growing number of the chem- PFAS has found links to liver damage and Both the Food and Drug Administra-
icals have been linked to a variety of kidney disease. tion and the American Chemistry Council,
That persistence, combined with the health problems. which represents PFAS manufacturers, ar-
many products that now contain PFAS, Growing research has also shown that gue that we don’t know for sure that newer
means that there are many ways the For decades, PFAS manufacturers have health risks can occur even at very low lev- PFAS are as unsafe as the ones they are re-
chemicals can enter the environment had information indicating that the chemi- els. Some of the clearest evidence about that placing. But a growing body of research sug-
and eventually reach humans, too. cals may harm human health, according to risk comes from an unexpected place: the gests that many do pose risks, says Miriam
reporting from the Environmental Work- seemingly pristine Faroe Islands, a group Rotkin-Ellman, a senior scientist at the Nat-
Consider, for example, the production of 18 small, rocky islands midway between ural Resources Defense Council. A database
of food packaging with PFAS coating. In Iceland and Norway in the North Atlantic. of research on more than two dozen differ-
ent PFAS compiled by a group of scientists
In 2010 and 2011, Philippe Grandjean, who study the chemicals suggests harmful
a professor of environmental medicine at effects associated with many of them. 
the University of Southern Denmark, had
been studying children in the Faroes to see
whether certain chemicals in the environ-
ment could dampen the immune system’s
response to childhood vaccines. When he
saw a study showing that PFAS could affect
animal immune systems, he and colleagues
decided to see whether PFAS also affected
how children responded to the vaccines.

The results were dramatic. “I fell off my
chair,” Grandjean says. “It was very clear
these compounds were inhibiting the im-
mune system.”

In 2012, Grandjean and colleagues first



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Addressing macular degeneration, hip replacement, painkillers

By Fred Cicetti | Columnist Tylenol is the best known over-the-count- anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which Q. How long do hip replacements last?
er (OTC) acetaminophen product. It is also are processed in the stomach. Examples of The American Academy of Orthopae-
Q. What exactly degenerates when you a component of well-known prescription OTC NSAIDs are aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil) dic Surgeons says joint replacement sur-
get macular degeneration? drugs such as Darvocet and Percocet. Acet- and naproxen sodium (Aleve). gery is successful in more than 9 out of 10
aminophen also is known as paracetamol people.
A. The macula. It is at the center of the and N-acetyl-p-aminophenol (APAP). Taking too much acetaminophen can And replacement of a hip or knee lasts
retina in the back of your eye. The retina lead to liver damage. The risk for liver at least 20 years in about 80 percent of
transmits light from the eye to the brain. There are two main types of over-the- damage may be increased if you drink those who have the surgery.
The macula allows us to perform tasks counter (OTC) pain relievers. Some con- three or more alcoholic drinks while using In the procedure, an arthritic or dam-
that require central vision such as read- tain acetaminophen, which is processed medicines that contain acetaminophen. aged joint is removed and replaced with
ing and driving. in the liver. Others contain non-steroidal an artificial joint called a “prosthesis.”
Acetaminophen is one of the most Artificial joints are medical devices,
Age-related macular degeneration common pharmaceutical agents in- which must be cleared or approved by the
(AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss in volved in overdose, as reported to the FDA before they can be marketed in the
Americans 60 years of age and older. American Association of Poison Control United States.
Centers. The goal of surgery is to relieve the
In some cases, AMD advances so slow- pain in the joint caused by the damage
ly that people notice little change in their NSAIDs are associated with stomach done to cartilage, the tissue that serves as
vision. In others, the disease progresses distress. You should talk to your doc- a protective cushion and allows smooth,
faster and may lead to a loss of vision in tor before using NSAIDS if you are over low-friction movement of the joint.
both eyes. 60, taking prescription blood thinners, Total joint replacement is considered
have stomach ulcers or other bleeding if other treatment options will not bring
The risk of getting AMD increases with problems. relief.
age. Other risk factors include smoking, The two most common joints requiring
obesity, race (whites are at higher risk), a NSAIDs can also cause damage to the this form of surgery are the knee and hip,
family history of AMD, and gender (wom- kidneys. The risk of kidney damage may which are weight-bearing. But replace-
en are at higher risk). increase in people who are over 60, have ments can also be performed on other
high blood pressure, heart disease or joints, including the ankle, foot, shoulder,
Q. What is the difference between Tyle- pre-existing kidney disease, and people elbow and fingers. 
nol and aspirin? who are taking a diuretic.

Acetaminophen is the most widely used It’s a good idea for all older adults to
pain-reliever and fever-reducer in the world. consult their doctors before taking any
It is contained in more than 100 products. OTC medication.

Vero Lago home has flexible
floorplan, high-quality finishes

5571 57th Way in Vero Lago: 2-story, 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath, 2,528-square-foot home offered for $425,000 by Bill Lynch of AMAC Alex MacWilliam Real Estate: 772-205-5061

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Vero Lago home has flexible floorplan, high-quality finishes

By Samantha Rohlfing Baita | Staff Writer dows is equally impressive when you step that is perfect as a family room or break- the living room is wonderfully flexible bo-
[email protected] into the living room, which soars the full fast/informal dining area. From here, a nus space – think sitting room, library or
two-story height of the homes. glass slider leads to the porch patio. kids playroom.
With its creamy tan exterior, red tile
roof, graceful columns and archways and a The interior is all about space and light, The open kitchen features 42-inch The primary suite is large and love-
large, tropically landscaped lot, the hand- with soft neutral walls, white wood base- cherry wood cabinetry with neutral mot- ly, with nice big windows looking out
some, two-story home at 5571 57th Way boards and open balustrades, and large tled granite counters, neutral tile splash, upon a fine view of palms, oaks, and the
welcomes with a Mediterranean vibe double windows providing a wealth of black smooth-top range, stainless-steel well-tended landscape. There are not one
ambient light. The second floor balcony side-by-side fridge, microwave, dishwash- but two walk-in closets. And the bathroom
Located in the private, gated communi- is open all the way across, looking down er and sink. There are plenty of electrical is a spa-like escape where you’ll want to
ty of Vero Lago, the home has a wide pink

brick paver drive and a lovely front garden onto the living room for yet another hand- outlets and an always-desirable pantry. pamper yourself and linger with music,
you pass approaching the triple archway some architectural feature. The flooring on Accessed from the living room and the book, candle, wine, bubbles.
entry porch. Three windows on the second the first level is a warm cherry laminate.
level, directly above the three entry arch- kitchen is the formal dining room, which The same cherry wood cabinetry as
ways, create a dramatic effect. From the living room, an arched door- features another handsome chandelier the kitchen is found in the owner’s bath,
way leads to the kitchen and another large and has ample space for large family din- here with a dark mottled granite two-ba-
The effect of these second level win- space with a graceful four-light chandelier ners or entertaining with plenty of elbow sin vanity top, mirror cabinet and full
room. You could also certainly transform width unframed vanity mirror. There is a
this big, flexible space into a TV room, pale tile floor and a big beautiful garden
game room or all sorts of other uses. soaking tub with tile surround beneath a
glass block window that provides diffused
Also adjacent to the kitchen are the half- ambient light while preserving privacy.
bath/powder room and the laundry room. There’s also a cocoa-tiled glass front show-
(BYO washer and dryer.) er for when you’re in a hurry.

The stairs and the entire second level The two cozy guest bedrooms each
are carpeted in the same neutral hue as have a bi-fold door closet and share a full
the walls. The room that looks down upon

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HOME BUYERS CONTINUE TO SHOP AROUND
FOR OUT-OF-STATE HOMES, STUDY SAYS

bath with double sink and glass door tub/ Vero Lago is only minutes from the State BY MICHELE LERNER | The Washington Post square-foot were lower than the national
shower. Road 60 shopping centers, medical facili- average of $206. While demand is driving
ties, restaurants, entertainment, phar- What was thought to be a pandem- prices up in these markets, half of them
You will likely spend a lot of time on the macies and more; an easy drive into the ic-driven scattering of people from cities saw a lower percentage increase in the
spacious back porch/patio. A handsome downtown Vero Beach gallery and restau- to suburbs and from one state to another price-per-square-foot than the national
space, it features pale pink brick pavers, rant district; and only a bit further, across appears to be continuing even as the im- increase of 15.7 percent when compar-
mature hedging and pleasant neighbor- the Indian River, you’ll find Vero’s charm- pact of the coronavirus begins to hope- ing the first quarter of 2022 with the first
hood views. Part of the patio is covered, ing seaside village with its storied shops, fully fade. quarter of 2021.
and part extends into the sunlight so you restaurants, pubs, resorts, parks, live the-
can enjoy it any time of the day or evening. ater, museum and, of course, the beautiful Realtor.com’s “Cross-Market Demand” For example, the price-per-square-foot
Hang in the shade, or grab some rays, with beach.  report shows that buyers are searching in McAllen, Texas, is a median of $125, an
a book or a nap. out-of-state more than last year. In addi- increase of 13.8 percent during the first
tion, some surprising news about the ap- quarter of 2022 compared with the first
FEATURES FOR 5571 57TH WAY peal of cities: Washington, D.C. and New
York City are among the 10 fastest-grow- quarter of 2021. The most searchers from
Neighborhood: Vero Lago • Year built: 2006 ing markets for home shoppers. out-of-state for property in McAllen came
Construction: CBS, tile roof from the D.C. metro area during the first
A higher share (40.5 percent) of viewers quarter of 2022, where the median price-
Lot size: quarter-acre • Home size: 2,528 square feet looking at listings on Realtor.com looked per-square-foot is $277. Washington, D.C.
Bedrooms: 3 • Bathrooms: 2 full baths, 1 half-bath out-of-state during the first quarter of and New York were among the top three
Additional features: Paver driveway; 2-bay, attached garage; 2022 compared with the first quarter of places where home shoppers are looking
electric central heat/air; sliding doors; blinds; garden tub; high 2021 (36.4 percent) and to the first quar- for homes in Augusta, Ga. and Greens-
ceilings; pantry; walk-in closet; carpet/laminate flooring; irriga- ter of 2020 (33.4 percent). boro, N.C., a sign of people searching for
tion sprinkler; covered porch/patio; garden view; county sewer, affordable housing.
public water; security system, phone entry, smoke detectors; Realtor.com’s researchers found that
community pool, clubhouse, fitness, playground, tennis courts; several trends are driving home shoppers On the flip side, demand from differ-
HOA includes individual lawn care, recreational facilities, secu- to look at properties away from where ent home shoppers looking to move into
they currently live, including affordabili- D.C. and New York City was higher during
rity, basic cable, insurance and reserve fund ty issues pushing people to Sun Belt loca- the first quarter of 2022 compared with
Listing agency: AMAC Alex MacWilliam Real Estate tions and remote work allowing buyers to the first quarter of 2021 and was at the
live in warmer and less costly areas. highest level of any quarter since the first
Listing agent: Bill Lynch, 772-205-5061 quarter of 2018.
Listing price: $425,000 Six of the top 10 destinations for relo-
cation buyers are in the Sun Belt. In addi- The top-three places where home
tion, the resumption of normal activities shoppers looking to move to D.C. live in-
and the desire to return to normal life in clude New York, Philadelphia and Balti-
urban areas is creating renewed interest more. The top-three places where home
in major metro areas. shoppers looking to move to New York
live include D.C., Philadelphia and Mi-
The top-10 fastest-growing destina- ami. The median price-per-square-foot
tions for relocation buyers include: in New York is $600. 

1. El Paso
2. Albuquerque
3. Washington, D.C.
4. Birmingham, Ala.
5. Hartford, Conn.
6. Omaha
7. McAllen, Texas.
8. New York City
9. Augusta, Ga.
10. Greensboro, N.C.
The search trends analyzed by Real-
tor.com show that in 8 of the top-10 re-
location destinations, listing prices-per-

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MAINLAND REAL ESTATE SALES: MAY 23 THROUGH MAY 27

TOP SALES OF THE WEEK

The last full week of May was a strong one for mainland real estate sales, with 50 transactions of
single-family residences and lots reported (some shown below).
The top sale of the week was in Vero Beach, where the 5-bedroom, 7-bathroom custom pool
home at 6350 8th St. – listed in February for $3,000,000 – sold for $2,700,000 on May 27.
Representing the seller in the transaction was agent Jim Goldsmith of Dale Sorensen Real Estate
Inc. Representing the buyer was agent Christine Hughes of Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS

ORIGINAL SELLING
PRICE
TOWN ADDRESS LISTED ASKING PRICE SOLD
$2,700,000
VERO BEACH 6350 8TH ST 2/22/2022 $3,000,000 5/27/2022 $1,000,000
VERO BEACH 4900 2ND ST 3/2/2022 $1,100,000 5/25/2022 $607,900
VERO BEACH 5113 FORMOSA CIR 4/14/2022 $539,000 5/25/2022 $600,000
VERO BEACH 4825 FOUR LAKES CIR SW 3/7/2022 $589,000 5/24/2022 $585,000
SEBASTIAN 80 JOY HAVEN DR 5/8/2022 $565,000 5/27/2022 $579,900
VERO BEACH 1863 GREY FALCON CIR SW 2/11/2022 $589,000 5/23/2022 $568,000
VERO BEACH 5485 TEMPLE TER SW 3/17/2022 $539,900 5/25/2022 $519,900
VERO BEACH 3740 8TH PL 3/4/2022 $547,500 5/23/2022 $475,000
SEBASTIAN 501 CARNIVAL TER 5/6/2022 $495,000 5/27/2022 $467,120
VERO BEACH 7263 33RD SQ 12/1/2021 $458,650 5/24/2022 $465,000
VERO BEACH 6226 DORCHESTER WAY 5/3/2022 $465,000 5/25/2022 $455,000
VERO BEACH 1745 WILLOWS SQ 4/3/2022 $450,000 5/23/2022 $450,000
VERO BEACH 1366 16TH AVE 11/22/2021 $465,000 5/24/2022 $445,000
SEBASTIAN 1502 CLEARBROOK ST 4/19/2022 $359,900 5/25/2022

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HERE ARE SOME OF THE TOP RECENT INDIAN RIVER COUNTY REAL ESTATE SALES.

4900 2nd St, Vero Beach 5113 Formosa Cir, Vero Beach

Listing Date: 3/2/2022 Listing Date: 4/14/2022
Original Price: $1,100,000 Original Price: $539,000
Sold: 5/25/2022 Sold: 5/25/2022
Selling Price: $1,000,000 Selling Price: $607,900
Listing Agent: Cami Kanner Listing Agent: Craig Von Kohorn

Selling Agent: The Land Corporation of Fl Selling Agent: Alex MacWilliam, Inc.

Cami Kanner Karen Gaskill

The Land Corporation of Fl Coldwell Banker Paradise

4825 Four Lakes Cir SW, Vero Beach 80 Joy Haven Dr, Sebastian

Listing Date: 3/7/2022 Listing Date: 5/8/2022
Original Price: $589,000 Original Price: $565,000
Sold: 5/24/2022 Sold: 5/27/2022
Selling Price: $600,000 Selling Price: $585,000
Listing Agent: Peggy Hewett Listing Agent: Stephanie Saraceni

Selling Agent: Berkshire Hathaway Florida Selling Agent: Tozzolo & Associates RE LLC

Melinda McKee Stephanie Saraceni

McKee Realty Tozzolo & Associates RE LLC

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Fixed mortgage rates move lower for second week in row

By Kathy Orton | Washington Post loan amount. It is in addition to the in- teria, these rates are not available to ev- fixed average went from 3.22 percent at
terest rate.) It was 5.25 percent two weeks ery borrower. the start of the year to 5.3 percent earlier
For much of this year, mortgage rates ago and 2.95 percent a year ago. this month, the fastest gain since 1994,
had been steadily climbing higher, reach- The 15-year fixed-rate average slid to according to Freddie Mac.
ing levels not seen in more than a decade. Freddie Mac, the federally chartered 4.31 percent with an average 0.8 point. It
But these past few weeks have offered a mortgage investor, aggregates rates from was 4.43 percent two weeks ago and 2.27 With inflation running at 40-year highs,
bit of a reprieve. around 80 lenders across the country to percent a year ago. The five-year adjust- the Federal Reserve’s aggressive moves to
come up with weekly national averages. able rate average rose to 4.2 percent with rein it in have put upward pressure on
According to the latest data released The survey is based on home purchase an average 0.3 point. It was 4.08 percent mortgage rates. Earlier this month, the
last Thursday by Freddie Mac, the 30-year mortgages. Rates for refinances may be two weeks ago and 2.59 percent a year central bank raised its federal funds rate
fixed-rate average dropped to its lowest different. It uses rates for high-quality ago. by a half-percentage point, the sharpest
level in five weeks, falling to 5.1 percent borrowers with strong credit scores and increase since 2000.
with an average 0.9 point. (A point is a fee large down payments. Because of the cri- Mortgage rates have skyrocketed this
paid to a lender equal to 1 percent of the year, outracing expectations. The 30-year The Fed’s minutes from that meeting,
which were released this week, indicate
WHY HEARING TESTS ARE IMPORTANT? two more hikes of a half-percentage
point each are expected when it meets in
Aaron Liebman, Au. D. noticeable hearing loss should is what really differentiates me June and July.
have their hearing tested every from a traditional hearing aid
Doctor of Audiology three to five years. More frequent salesman. I have a Doctorate in Investors, who had been selling bonds
hearing tests are recommended Audiology and my diagnosis is over concerns about inflation and tighter
We tend to take our hearing particularly to people over the based on years of education, monetary policy from the Fed, lately have
for granted, assuming it will age of 60. not a few months of hearing been putting their money into Treasurys
always be there for us, even aid salesmanship. I will take and mortgage-backed securities now
though hearing loss affects 1 out Regular hearing exams can the time to screen and assess that the stock market is swooning. The
of 3 adults aged 65 and older. help an audiologist offer a all the data prior to making a yield on the 10-year Treasury, which rose
Hearing impairment develops treatment solution to those who recommendation for hearing to a four-year high early in May when it
so gradually that many aren’t might otherwise experience the aids. Even AARP says that you hit 3.12 percent, fell to 2.75 percent last
even aware of a problem until it debilitating social and emotional are more likely to be successful Wednesday, its lowest level since mid-
has advanced beyond an easily effects of living with a hearing with a hearing aid fitting by April. Yields move inversely to prices. Be-
treatable stage. This could be impairment. Cognitive decline seeing an audiologist than a cause mortgage rates tend to follow the
avoided if we treated our ears and social withdrawal are hearing aid salesman.” same path as long-term bond yields, they
with the same care and attention eventual difficulties individuals too have dipped.
paid to our eyes; much like with untreated hearing loss can Florida requires licensed
routine vision exams, regular possibly experience. audiologist to have a doctorate “A lot of turmoil in the equity markets
hearing exams are an excellent in audiology requiring years lately,” said Ken H. Johnson, a real estate
first line of defense. Early Dr. Liebman recommends having of study concerning hearing, economist at Florida Atlantic Universi-
detection increases the odds of a hearing test whenever you feel hearing rehabilitation, anatomy, ty. “This is driving a lot of capital to the
successful treatment. that you are experiencing more and function of the hearing temporary safety and shelter of 10-year
difficulty understanding. “Most mechanism and hearing aid Treasury notes. As their prices rise, in
Some degree of hearing loss is people are not aware when they technology. Dr. Liebman utilizes response to the increased temporary de-
natural as we age. Few adults need help. They’ll often blame a range of manufacturers and mand, yields are falling slightly. The cor-
give their hearing much thought it on other people mumbling, technologies and does not believe relation between 10-year Treasurys and
unless they are experiencing background noise, or say the TV one manufacturer is “the best”. mortgage rates is still strong.”
a noticeable loss in hearing or radio volume is too low”, said
ability. By then, their options Liebman. “So they’re surprised “If we determine that it is not the Meanwhile, mortgage applications fell
for treatment may be more when they are tested and realize best for you, then we’ll change to again. The market composite index – a
limited. The American Speech- what they can’t hear.” At least by a different style or manufacturer measure of total loan application volume
Language-Hearing Association’s the age of 60 you should have a to determine which is best for – decreased 1.2 percent from a week ear-
(ASHA) guidelines state that hearing screening. If you have you.” “Furthermore”, he adds, “in lier, according to Mortgage Bankers Asso-
healthy adults aged 18-40 been told you have a hearing addition to providing the best ciation data.
who are not experiencing any loss but you have not been fit technology possible, it is also vital
with hearing aids, then you that the “fitter” understands that The refinance index was down 4 per-
should be checked annually. In technology, so the chosen hearing cent from the previous week and was 75
addition, at age 65 you should aid can benefit the patient at the percent lower than a year ago. The pur-
be checked annually. highest possible level possible, chase index was flat, ticking up 0.2 per-
in terms of comfort and sound cent. The refinance share of mortgage
“First and foremost, my goal as quality.” Dr. Liebman works with activity accounted for 32.3 percent of ap-
an Audiologist is to perform a patients to ensure they have the plications.
proper diagnostic hearing test appropriate device for their needs,
so I can decide whether a patient expectations and budget. “Refinance activity has fallen 66 per-
needs to be referred to an ear, cent since January 2022, when rates were
nose and throat physician for Aaron’s Hearing Care is located nearly 2 percentage points lower than
a medical evaluation, or if this at 925 37th Place in the Citrus they are today,” Bob Broeksmit, MBA’s
is strictly a permanent hearing Medical Plaza of Vero Beach. president and chief executive, wrote in
loss that needs help with hearing Call (772)562-5100 an email.
aids,” Dr.Liebman said. “That
“Many prospective homebuyers are
feeling the effects of swift home-price
appreciation, higher mortgage rates, and
too few listings in their price range – es-
pecially at the lower end of the market.
There are signs that inventory for new
and existing homes is starting to increase,
which should slow price growth and give
home shoppers more options.” 

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HEATON’S TURNS UP STRINGER GALLERY’S ‘MASTERWORKS:
THE HEAT WITH LIVELY THEN AND NOW’ PAGEB2
SUMMER WHITE PARTY

By Pam Harbaugh | Correspondent

1 Welcome the summer with
the Summer White Party
running Friday, June 3, at Hea-
ton’s Vero Beach. This is quite the
sophisticated spot where you can
enjoy wonderful cuisine, spar-
kling drinks, great music and get
that seaside vibe, all in one. And
at night, there’s even a fire pit!
The Summer White Party kicks off
Heaton’s whole “Soundtrack for
the Shore” lineup of events for this
summer. There will be a live DJ,
light bites and a welcome cocktail
at the swanky event, which runs 7
p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets to the Sum-
mer White Party are $50 in advance
and $55 at the door, if there are any
left. And plan ahead for Heaton’s
Rock & Rose Beach Party, running
1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, July 8. That
event includes games on the beach
(bring your own chairs) and live
music. Tickets to that are $15 in ad-
vance or $25 at the door. The final
big to-do is the “End of Summer
Luau” running 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 19. There will be light
bites, a welcome cocktail and live
entertainment. Tickets are $50 in
advance. If you just want to pop
into Heaton’s without all the party
hoopla and admission tag, there
are some attractive offerings this
summer. You can stay cool with
Heaton’s “Summer Sundays with
Casa Noble.” Those events are ev-
ery Sunday beginning June 5 and
running through Sept. 4 until 5
p.m. There will be live music and
drink specials running 1 p.m. to 4
p.m. And of course, there’s always
Heaton’s Taco Tuesdays with $5 ta-
cos and $5 drinks and margaritas.
Heaton’s is at 3500 Ocean Dr., Vero

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Wow, and how! Stringer Gallery’s ‘Masterworks: Then and Now’

BY MARY SCHENKEL | STAFF WRITER the Vero Beach Museum of American artist Albert Bierstadt.
Art’s Vero Collects: Hidden “Albert Bierstadt is one of the
The J.M. Stringer Gallery of Fine Art on Treasures exhibit. “Because we
Ocean Drive is home to an exceptional col- have great paintings that were greats associated with the Hudson
lection of artworks, as evidenced by its cur- collected by some of our most School, and he went West and paint-
rent exhibit, Masterworks: Then and Now, discerning clients.” ed all these great paintings of the
which opened in mid-March and will re- Rockies and Yosemite,” says String-
main on display through June. Among them is a rare antique er. “But this is a painting that’s of
painting by the renowned Rus- much more interest to people who
Many of the artworks are highlighted in sian-French artist Marc Cha- live here because it’s a low country
the show’s catalog, but gallery co-owners gall: “L’ange au Violon,” a 15.5- painting, and yet you see that beau-
John Stringer and Caesar Mistretta are al- inch by 11-inch gouache. tiful, prismatic palette of the sky
ways happy to provide the history and prov- and it employs all the techniques
idence for each piece. “It has a great provenance that Bierstadt was known for.”
because this was done in 1939.
“The ‘Now’ refers to the work of John Phil- Chagall did this and gave it as At 47 inches by 41 inches, the
lip Osborne and John C. Traynor, two of our a gift to a man by the name of majestic “Portrait of a Lady” is one
really top, top resumed artists. Dealers of Bruno Walter. He was a com- of the show’s larger pieces, paint-
antique paintings all will tell you we’re just poser, violinist and conductor ed by the celebrated Belgian artist
kind of walking through time with them. in Germany, and with the rise Fernand Toussaint.
They’re two you can count on that will be of Hitler was able to get out and
highly collected in the future,” says Stringer go to France. He [Walter] became a French “And we know her name is Yvette
of the two American artists. citizen in 1939, and this was given as a gift because that’s on the back of the
to him by Chagall. So, it has a great history,” canvas. We sold this painting a
The “Then” features antique works from says Stringer. good 25 years ago, and it’s come
a variety of collectors, some of whom pur- back. It’s one of the great master-
chased from the gallery years ago and are On its back, says Stringer, are labels of pieces for Fernand Toussaint,” says Stringer.
now at a point where they may be looking various dealers, including that of the Ken-
to downsize. nedy Gallery in New York. “And now it In 1929, he says, a famed Parisian art
comes to us.” critic wrote that “Toussaint is the undis-
“And we’re happy to see them again. It’s puted master at capturing the grace and
kind of like seeing old friends,” says String- Another outstanding painting is charm of women.”
er. In a way, he adds, the exhibit is akin to “Sunrise at the Marsh,” by German-
“And this painting kind of epitomizes
that, because you can see the beautiful, fluid motion of her arms, and hands, the
way the dress is done is so beautifully – el-
egance, elegance, elegance. So, it’s a huge
find. It’s a major work of art.”

“The New Arrival,” a 24-inch by 30-inch
oil painting by Bernard Pothast, is a charm-
ing depiction of a mother cradling the new-

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est addition to the family, as her two tod- from local hands, brought here before World and the largest is 21.5 inches by 14.25 inches. sunflowers are so beautiful, and because of
dlers look on. War II. This painting, in my opinion, is one Two, “Eavesdropping” by Louis De- what’s going on in Ukraine, it’s very special.”
of the finest Pasinis to surface in countless
“It’s really just beautifully painted. He years. It is that rare. So, it’s a little jewel for vedeux and “A Stroll Thru the Borghese In addition to its remarkable collection
was Dutch by birth but for most of his ca- a collector.” Garden” by Edouard Ducros, are by of paintings, the gallery houses furniture,
reer he lived in Belgium. He was highly French painters. “The Mistress of Vanity” sculpture and antiquities, including a re-
respected and collected during his time,” “Figures on a Beach,” a 14-inch by 19- is by American artist Joseph Henry Bos- markable Greek Attic Red-Figure Bell Krater.
says Stringer. “Caesar and I have probably inch oil on panel by Andreas Achenbach, is ton, and “Dans le Jardin” is by Belgian
sold four others in our whole career, be- representative of the German landscape/ artist Florent Willems. “You’d have to go to the Metropolitan
cause they’re very rare to find. But none seascape artist, which often underscore the Museum, or the British Museum or maybe
rivaled or came close to this one. This one dangers of a roiling North Sea. Of “News from America,” by Royal Acad- to Athens to find something as fine as this.
is really the ultimate.” emy artist George Henry Boughton, whose It’s from 370 BC, and it would have been
“They either look like Dutch, Flemish or historical works are at the Tate Gallery in used for wine. Really, it’s such a rare, rare
On a smaller scale – in size only, not dis- German people sitting on the shore, watch- London, Stringer says, “It’s shocking it’s thing, and the condition is extraordinary,”
tinction – is “Arabian Market,” a 9.5-inch by ing what’s going on out there in the sea. It’s even here.” says Stringer, noting that it came from “one
13-inch oil by the famed Italian painter Al- really very, very special.” of America’s leading dealers of antiquity for
berto Pasini. He explains that the painting depicts countless years.”
Referencing “Cattle in Autumn,” a 28- the days of the Irish potato famine. “As the
“This is a wonderful, rare find that came inch by 36-inch oil by landscape painter story goes, you see how hard the women For more information, visit jmstringergal-
into the gallery. Pasini was an Italian art- Sidney Richard “Percy” Williams, Stringer have been toiling, digging, trying to find lery.com or call 772-231-3900. 
ist, mid-19th century, and the single most comments that you’ll often see his works at those potatoes. And this gent is coming up
sought-after work by Pasini are his Orien- prominent shows in New York and Europe. to tell them he’s gotten word that their rel-
talist paintings that he painted from North atives made it to America safely. It’s a very
Africa, Constantinople, everywhere in that “If they have a Percy Williams, they’re important work.”
region,” Stringer explains. going to bring it and they’re going to show
it. He’s really such a blue-chip artist. This A notable larger work by Osborne is “Do-
“And they rarely, rarely surface. This was one was in private hands here for years. This negal Showers,” a 40-inch by 50-inch oil on
painting used to be in the Orlando Museum linen, which softly reflects what Osborne
of Fine Art and was purchased over 25 years describes as his “lifelong study of the in-
ago by our client when the museum need- finite effects of light that nature has to offer.”
ed funds,” says Stringer. “This is one of the
finest Percy Williams that you’ll ever see. It’s Osborne is also known for paintings
really exquisite.” based on the American Revolution, such
as, “Reading of the Declaration of Indepen-
A quartet of works of women, each paint- dence,” an 8-inch by 12-inch oil on panel.
ed with exquisite detail, came from an es-
tate in Vero Beach, where they had been Referencing Traynor, Stringer says, “Here
displayed together, as all are of comparable you have one of John’s masterful still-lifes
size. The smallest is 16 inches by 12 inches called ‘Sunflowers in Red Porcelain,’ a 40-
inch by 30-inch oil on linen. I think the

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tra String Quartet will perform Franz started and officially runs through 20th St., Vero Beach. For more information, to now and get your child enrolled for the
Schubert’s string quartet No. 14 in D minor, Nov. 30, although it’s not nice to give Moth- call 772-770-9404, Option 3, Ext. 102; or visit July 18-22 camp. There are other camps for
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he was not much longer for this world. Also educate you on hurricane preparedness mental Learning Center. The organiza- offerings and sign up now. The Environ-
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String Quartet No. 1 in G minor. The string nesses and organizations, including Indi- runs July 18-22. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3 Dr., Vero Beach. It’s on the western base of
quartet features Joni Roos on violin, Kon- an River County Emergency Management. p.m. The ELC will introduce campers 6 to the Wabasso Bridge on the 510 Causeway.
stantin Dmitrov on violin, Michael de Je- But there will also be a couple of celebrity 10 years of age to the great outdoors, na- For more information, call 772-589-5050
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‘Clean’ wine marketing draws warnings from regulatory agency

By Dave McIntyre “Consumers should not interpret the used with other verbiage to imply that the full of natural goodness and free from
The Washington Post term as meaning that the beverage is or- alcoholic beverage has health benefits, unwanted and undisclosed extras.”
ganic or has met other production stan- “or that the health risks otherwise asso-
The controversy over “clean wine” is dards set by TTB,” the agency said. ciated with alcohol consumption will be But broad intimations that all other
back. In early April, the federal agency mitigated,” the TTB said. “For example, wines are unnatural or unclean are unfair,
that regulates wine and other alcoholic The TTB approves labels and has been ‘X malt beverage is clean and healthy’ even if more transparency by the indus-
beverages issued a mild warning to pro- known to be strict about its regulatory or ‘Y vodka’s clean production methods try would show that. Yes, the TTB allows
ducers – and a caveat emptor to consum- standards. It does not approve advertising, mean no headaches for you.’” “more than 70 additives,” but that doesn’t
ers – about potentially misleading health though it will review ads at a company’s re- mean every wine is loaded with stuff other
claims in advertising. quest and can issue fines if advertisements “We would consider those claims to be than grapes. Many of those additives are
violate standards, such as making “false or misleading health-related statements,” natural and harmless, such as the cream
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Alco- misleading health claims or health-related the agency said. of tartar used in Avaline and many, many
hol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, statements.” And you’re not supposed to other wines. But additives sound scary.
or TTB, focused on the word “clean,” disparage a competitor’s product. Some in the wine world hailed the TTB’s
which is not defined in TTB regulations. message. Wine writer Alder Yarrow, in his A quick Google search for clean wine
So the use of “clean” depends on wheth- popular Vinography blog, said the feds turns up various names that make health
“We’ve received inquiries about the er it creates a misleading impression. For “gave a big thumbs down to those winer- claims that the TTB may have had in mind.
meaning of the word ‘clean’ when used example, a wine’s flavor can be described ies who have been marketing their wares If you get headaches and your eyes get
in the labeling and advertising of alcohol as clean, as in “a clean, crisp wine.” This, under the banner of ‘Clean Wine.’ ” Wine- puffy and your skin mottled after drink-
beverages,” the agency said, hinting at re- the agency said, “is considered puffery.” maker Adam Lee, of Clarice wines, had ing wine, it’s probably not your choice
sentment among producers and consum- one company’s wines lab tested and found of wine but the amount you’re drinking.
ers over use of the word. But there’s a problem when “clean” is they were not in fact “sugar-free,” as the These brands seem to say drink as much
winery claimed. as you want because you won’t feel sick.
Fine Dining, Elevated That’s not responsible marketing.
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Award Winning Wine List ers? We should always be alert for dubi- Most of these companies advertise
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Bonz says Shih Tzu Frankie Pearl’s a precious little girl

“Mom an Daddy had had two Golden Doodles. Then there’s

Hi Dog Buddies! pree-vee-us Shih Tzus, Sticky my sorta nieces up in New

It’s amazin’ how much charm an ZWAH- Bun an Daisy, an it was time to Jersey, Seraphina an Belle,
duh-VEEV can be stuffed into a teensy lid-
dle package: Ms. Frankie Pearl Snedeker is find another liddle pooch com- they’re English Bulldogs.”
a 6-pound, 10-anna-haff-year-old Shih Tzu
from Santa Ana, Calla-FOR-nee-uh, huge panion: They came upon my “Lemme see: How ’bout
dark eyes, fluffy Dutch bob ears anna wig-
gly “I Mean Business” prance. pickshur on Pet Finder. I was at fav foodstuffs, exercise,

We first woof-mailed when those Very Love Bug Rescue, having been classes, toys, sleeping ar-
Cool Kibbles extra zoomy jet planes were
in town to do a SHOW, practicin’ right over scooped up from the streets of rangements?”
our houses, so we were stayin’ inside. NOT
cuz we were scared or anything. Just cuzza Santa Anna, Calla-FOR-nee-uh, “Oooh, well, I never ack-
the Very Loud Loudness an the Big Booms.
They were called Blue Angels. They were as a skinny, matted stray. A super shully learned how to play:
blue, but not ackshull angels. Ms. Frankie
Pearl made sure I knew she wasn’t scared nice lady, Miss Stacey, fostered me I have a basket of toys but
one liddle bit. “I flew here 3-anna-haff
years ago an I’ve also flown to Maine an while I was getting spiffed up to I only occasionally glance
New Jersey.”
get ready to be adopted. Miss Sta- at ’em. The squeakers scare
But I digress.
Frankie Pearl pranced right up to give cey wanted to keep me but she’d me. I have my Canine Good
my assistant welcoming wags an wiggles,
then approached me for a demure Wag- already reached her agreed-upon- Citizen certificate but, truth
an-sniff.
“A pleasure to meet you in the fur,” she with-her-husbun pooch limit. PHOTO: KAILA JONES Frankie Pearl be told, I cud probly use a
said. “Soon as Mom an Daddy saw refresher course. I LOVE
“Likewise,” I replied. getting my ears scratched.
“So, this is my Mom, Charlotte. An this is me, they emailed Love Bug Res-
my Daddy, Ray. Full disclosure, I’m Daddy’s
Shadow. Would you like a liddle drink of cue and then, soon as they got all That’s sorta exercise, right?
wadder? Or a snack? Do you wanna watch
TV? I like sports. Specially grrrls volleyball. checked out to be sure they’d be “Pawsome! So, what’s your life been like I love car rides. I have a special seat so I can
Do you like sports?”
“Thanks so much, but I’d better start Good Pet Parents, Waa-Laa, I got my Furev- since?” see out. I love sleepin’ with Mom an Dad-
taking notes so I can write your story. I
know it’s fascinating.” er Famly.” “It’s wonderful, Bonzo! Since my name dy. I start at the foot of the bed, an when it
“Oh, of course, silly me,” she said. “We’ll
just sit right here.” “But you were Out There an your Mom was Francesca, Mom an Daddy decided gets colder I just keep scoochin’ up. I’m a
She was way too small for the snacks
my assistant always carried in The Satch- an Daddy were Here, right? How’d that to keep it so I wouldn’t get confused, but fan of chiggen; kibbles with punkin on top;
el, so Frankie Pearl’s Mom gave my assis-
tant three teensy liddle snack bits, which work?” I inquired. shortened to Frankie. Then they added ice cream; oooo, an, Sammy turned me on
Frankie Pearl nibbled daintily, then curled
up on her Daddy’s lap an began her tail. “WELL, Mom an Daddy flew all the way Pearl cuz I got to my Furever Home Dec. to whipped cream.”

from that Mouse airport ...” 7 which is the same day, a long time ago, On cue, Miss Frankie Pearl’s Mom pro-

“Orlando.” when something very terrible and serious duced a liddle dish of whipped cream.

“Oh, right. Orlando. Out to San Fran- happened to lotsa Americans at a place The next 1-2 minutes passed in hushed si-

SISS-co to meet Miss Stacy an me. They called Pearl Harbor. lence, save for the lap-lap-lap, lick-lick-lick

stayed atta hotel overnight so Miss Stac- “Woof! That’s a really Cool Kibbles trib- sounds as the whipped cream vanished be-

ey sneakily snuck me in (the hotel wasn’t ute. Do you have any pooch pals?” fore our eyes, Miss Frankie Pearl’s caboose

what you’d call Pooch Positive). She stuffed “Oh, yes! My BFF’s Sammy, a Shihtzu wiggling with delight the entire time.

me into a fluffy dog sling, then wrapped like me. He’s a neighbor across the pond. The hour went by fast.

a big cape over her an me, only my nose We stay with each other when our parents “I hope you can come back, Mr. Bonzo.

was stickin’ out, an we went in through the are Away. An, guess what, I NEVER bark, We can watch softball and car racing on

back entrance.” ’cept when does. (I also never shed. Isn’t TV an I’ll share my treat ball!” she called

“Oooh, boy.” that So Polite?) Anyway, when we go up after us.

“I know. Right? to Maine (I’m a Snowbirddog by the way), Headin’ home, I was totally smilin’ pick-

“It was kinda sad leaving Miss Stacey. We I hang out with Domer an Sophie, they’re shurin’ Miss Frankie Pearl an her charmin’,

still send her phodos an Christmas cards so slightly confusin’ stream-of-conscious-

she knows I have a wonderful life. Mom an DON’T BE SHY ness stories an sweet smile. An wonder-
Daddy had a lovely carrier for me so I could in’ whether gramma might perhaps have

fly as a carry on from LAX to FEE-nix, to We are always looking for pets whipped cream in the fridge. I bet it’d be
umm, Orlando, no problem. Then to here. with interesting stories. yummy with my evening dish of yoghurt.
Did you know they have Doggie Comfort
Stations in the terminals, with arty-fishull To set up an interview, email The Bonz
grass, so us pooches have a nice place to do [email protected].

our duty an nobody yells at us?”

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STOP THE WORST FROM HAPPENING AKJ

By Phillip Alder - Bridge Columnist Q 10 9

Werner Heisenberg, a German scientist who was told to develop an atom bomb in Q5
World War II, said, “An expert is someone who knows some of the worst mistakes that
can be made in his subject, and how to avoid them.” J6532

The mistakes made by West and East in this deal are not among the worst ever seen, WEST EAST
but an expert would surely have solved the problem, especially if sitting West. 65
2 94
What happened in four spades after West led his singleton heart? K98742
Q 10 9 4 AKJ874
When South overcalled East’s weak two, North might have jumped to three no-trump,
which would have coasted home here. But four spades would be hard to criticize. J63

East won with his heart jack and cashed the heart ace. West discarded an encouraging 87
diamond nine. East took his third heart winner, then shifted to a diamond. However,
South won with the ace, cashed his two top clubs, played a trump to dummy’s jack, SOUTH
ruffed a club, returned to dummy with a spade, ruffed another club (bringing down
West’s queen) and crossed back to the board with a trump. Then declarer discarded his Q 10 8 7 3 2
diamond 10 on the club jack. He took six spades, one diamond and three clubs.
653
East might have worked out to shift to a trump at trick four, because if West had the
diamond ace, he would have ruffed his partner’s winner at trick three and cashed the A 10
setting trick. However, West knew that he did not have the ace, and, unless the contract
was cold, South could succeed only if he established dummy’s club suit. To stop AK
that from happening, West should have ruffed the third heart and shifted to a trump,
removing a vital dummy entry. Dealer: East; Vulnerable: Both

The Bidding:

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST OPENING
2 Spades Pass 4 Spades 2 Hearts
All Pass LEAD:
2 Hearts

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The Telegraph ACROSS DOWN
1 Hairdresser (6) 2 Larger (6)
4 Lines up (6) 2 Unhappy (4)
7 Backup (9) 3 Spoiled (6)
9 Strong wind (4) 4 Duvets (6)
10 Ditty (4) 5 Lugs (4)
11 Chairs (5) 6 Phases (6)
13 Jog the memory (6) 7 A metal (9)
14 Beams (6) 8 Child (9)
15 Cloth for painting on(6) 11 Creep (5)
17 Go up and down (6) 12 Footwear (5)
19 Retains (5) 15 Informal (6)
20 Rotated (4) 16 Add flavour to (6)
22 Sustain (4) 17 Type of cake (6)
23 Envoy (9) 18 Alerted (6)
24 Slacken (6) 21 Report (4)
25 Lengthen (6) 22 Twisted (4)

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ACROSS for one 36 Astrology forecast for the The Washington Post
1 Shows fatigue 90 Bygone Swedish auto New Year?
5 Wedding seat, often 91 Bit of sun GREAT EXPECTATIONS By Merl Reagle
8 “A Rock” opening 92 Acquitted 37 You, at a take-out counter
11 Labor, for ex. 94 “Don’t come in here!” 38 Liquid used in plastics
15 Writes illegibly 96 Fake one’s feelings, maybe 39 The older of two catch
19 Corp. VIP 98 Baseball’s Cobb
21 “Say, mister?” players
22 “Clear the ___” et al. 41 Carpet layer’s New Year’s
23 Oolong outlet 99 Gilbert and Sullivan princess
24 Bulging with bucks 100 Aides to profs prayer?
25 Vinyl resting place 101 Cold time in Colo. 43 Unrefined, in French
27 Leg part 102 Last call? 46 Flying flock’s shape
28 Writer Madame 103 Belgian river 48 Tried
104 Big stink 51 Egypt, once: abbr.
de ___ 106 Starsky’s partner 52 Galatea’s love
30 Comic Mort 108 Steve and Butterfly 53 “No sweat”
31 Nectar fruit 112 Lone Star star’s first name 56 Garb
32 Samuel’s teacher 113 Drive-in theaters, 58 Protein “pattern”
34 Jane Alexander once 64 Shield from danger
in Variety 65 Via hearing
headed it: abbr. 116 Fidel’s bro 67 Document setting
35 Turkish title 117 .001 of an inch 68 Szczecin’s river
36 Clausian syllables 118 Bilko et al. 69 Agenda, for short
39 Hall or Hannah 119 Surveillance staple 75 Witness
40 Acclimate anew 120 Bacterial-action cheese 79 La intro
42 Hall happening 121 Porker’s pad 80 Deli offerings
44 Ryan’s Love Story co-star 122 Rocket-launching org., 82 ___ trip
45 Square 84 Overhead figures?
47 In summer, on the Somme abroad 85 Purina product
49 Sweet Rosie of song 123 This, in Tijuana 86 “American Pie” rhyme
50 Strips bare 88 Cashes in
52 Keaton or Chaplin? DOWN 90 Take to court
54 Swiss mathematician 1 Jet type phased out in 2003 93 “Rats!”
55 Egg-shaped 2 Jet jockey 95 Black Sea port
56 Sour-smelling 3 Cheese shop’s hope for the 97 He was Steed on The
57 Pounding water
59 Number of Neapolitan New Year? Avengers
4 Walk casually 103 Christmas
flavors, in Naples 5 Where Artaxerxes I and II 105 Pick ___
60 Drop the ball
61 Fragment ruled (be overly precise)
62 Italian river 6 Light at the end of the tunnel 107 Banned weapon
63 Member of a coop co-op 7 Haberdasher’s hopeful 108 Hazel’s boss, to Hazel
64 Call a turkey, e.g. 109 Driving need
66 Boat store’s wish for the comment for the New Year? 110 On the ___ vive
8 “Love ___ two-way street” 111 Sneaky
New Year? 9 Pulmonary alveolus, put 114 Tell
70 Pest’s evocation 115 Jacuzzi’s cousin
71 Boring routine simply
72 Art movement 10 Noted squinter
73 Director Lee 11 Writer Roald
74 Literary monogram 12 Significant time
76 Guadalajara gold 13 Architect I.M.
77 Salon guru Jose 14 Cigarette danger
78 Having overhangs 16 Helicopter service’s
79 Heat unit
81 Medium’s deck prediction for the New Year?
83 Read aloud 17 Sleep symbol
85 Ivy, for example 18 Geometric shapes
87 Actress Donahue of 20 Chicken farmer’s goal for the

Father Knows Best New Year?
89 J.D. Salinger, 26 Gambler’s desire for the

New Year?
29 Decaf ___
31 It means “old”
33 Spy novelist Deighton

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sented by the Indian River Mall, with local ty at Heritage Center; Safety Last, honoring silent viewing of annual photo contest. General ad-
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sies,” Sundays through June 26. 772-562-8300 Emergency Management providing informa- atre Guild followed by Grand Tasting at Heritage
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generational Center, with authentic casino VB Theatre Guild, followed by Zoo Crew 1980s nam Veterans of IRC, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Riverside Theatre: Weekly Friday and Saturday games, beer and wine, DJ entertainment and Dance Party at Heritage Center; Dance for Film, at Elks Lodge. 772-299-6225 or vvirc.org
Comedy Zone and Live on the Loop concerts. heavy hors d’oeuvres. $75 to $85. 772-226- 7:30 p.m. Sat. at VB Theatre Guild, presented by
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Meeting and VIP Party; Lines in 6 a.m. Sat. 8-12 Vero Beach Film Festival. Special dridge Golf Club, with Lunch and awards at along 14th Avenue in downtown Vero Beach,
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