03/29/2019 ISSUE 13

City attorney retained

A4 B3 B5Stokes set to get new contract
Lyric camp excitement He’s a ‘Faux’ Diamond

It’s ‘Awesome’ and awe-summer ... but singer is the real ‘Neil’ deal

VOLUME 4, ISSUE 13 YOUR INDEPENDENT LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 2019

Tambone first in line to
develop commerce park

Two veterans coast toward volunteer tour guide Diana Carter during the second annual Warriors on the Water veterans kayak trip Sunday. BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer between Discovery Way and the
Somerset Career Academy site.
Kayakers launched at the Walton Road entrance of Savannas Preserve State Park. More photos, Page 8. PHOTO: ANTHONY INSWASTY Tambone Companies will get
the first crack at marketing and de- Tambone Companies will pay
veloping city-owned land in Tradi- the city $763,966 for the exclusive
tion Commerce Center. right for two years to market and
sell the 84 acres, the letter says.
The Port St. Lucie City Council That amounts to $4,535 per acre
voted unanimously Monday to en- each year, the city’s carrying costs
ter a letter of intent with the Palm for the land.
Beach Gardens developer for 84
acres on the north side of the “jobs The deal calls for Tambone
corridor” along Interstate 95. Companies and the city to share
the proceeds from any land sales
The letter gives the city and on a 50-50 basis, after each side
developer 120 days to negotiate recoups its upfront costs, the
and execute a development and
option agreement on the 84 acres CONTINUED ON PAGE A6

Riverwalk eatery puzzle back on council’s menu ST. LUCIE TRAIL
CLUBHOUSE DEAL
BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer a waterfront restaurant in the city of-the-art playground. CLEARS HURDLE
park under construction on West- The council members put the
It’s back to the drawing board moreland Boulevard. CONTINUED ON PAGE A8
for Port St. Lucie’s efforts to devel- burden for developing the park
op a restaurant overlooking the The council also asked Black- and restaurant on Blackburn af-
St. Lucie River on the southern burn to hire a project manager ter talks collapsed with the lone
end of the Riverwalk extension. to oversee the development of a restaurateur to respond to the
“showcase park” alongside the city’s call for bids.
The City Council Monday di- city’s Botanical Gardens featur-
rected City Manager Russ Black- ing a historic village and a state- “I already feel like we’ve been at
burn to figure out how to develop
CONTINUED ON PAGE A6

FEDERAL JURY CONVICTS SUSPECTS IN BRAZEN JEWELRY STORE HEIST

BY DEBBIE CARSON | Staff Writer lowing a four-week trial. PHOTO: LINDA THIBEAULT
[email protected] The defendants are expect-
FILE PHOTO BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer 24,000-square-foot clubhouse.
Not quite two years after four ed to be sentenced June 7. Each Creative Catering’s pending
Broward County men went on a faces up to 20 years in prison for It will take several government
crime spree, robbing a St. Lucie robbery and robbery conspiracy, approvals to carve out the club- clubhouse purchase is one of
West jewelry store among oth- as well as a consecutive man- house from the St. Lucie Trail several deals involving the 126-
ers, all four suspects have been datory minimum term of seven Golf Course so it can be sold to acre golf course in the heart of St.
convicted by a federal jury. years to life in prison for each Creative Catering. Lucie West.
conviction for brandishing a fire-
The U.S. Attorney’s Office arm during a crime of violence. Creative Catering operates the The first government approv-
announced last week that the Lakeview Bar & Grill and Lakev- al came Monday night when the
men had been convicted fol- CONTINUED ON PAGE A6 iew Terrace banquet hall in the
CONTINUED ON PAGE A8

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City cleans ‘house’ on signs, dedicates web page for real estate listings

BY DEBBIE CARSON | Staff Writer content due to First Amendment protec- hours following the open house. stakeholders following the City Council’s
[email protected] tions. Basically, governments could allow The city averages more than 2,000 ga- decision to restrict temporary signs within
all signs or no signs. the city. As part of her work, she met with
The City of Port St. Lucie is cleaning up rage sale listings annually and the web real estate agents and Realtors at multiple
the streets of extraneous roadside signs. In September 2018, the City Council page has had more than 72,000 page meetings.
No more garage sale signs. No more team debated regulations based on the con- views, Prohaska said. She suspects the
sign-up signs. And, now, no more open struction of the signs, but ultimately de- traffic could be similar for the open hous- She said that the idea for the open
house signs. At least, not in the public cided to just remove all non-government es once word spreads that the open hous- house map came up at one of those meet-
rights-of-way. signs from public roadsides. es will be listed online. ings from a Realtor.

Instead, such signs are being pushed Residents and business owners, how- But that’s an assumption that doesn’t “Once the issue related to the Supreme
back to private property and – for garage ever, can still post temporary signage on seem to sit well with Falkenhagen and Court’s decision on the Reed v. Gilbert case
sales and open houses – notices are be- their own properties, so long as the signs Baetzold. was discussed, I think they understood
ing posted to the city’s web pages set up are not in the swales or the space between the predicament the city was in – basically
specifically for the purpose of letting the sidewalks and the road. “It could work,” Falkenhagen said of all signs allowed in the rights-of-way or no
public know about the events. the city’s web page, but added that it signs in the rights-of-way,” Toobin said.
Several years ago, the city established a would depend on the ease of posting a
While the city created the open house special web page for garage sale listings in listing and the amount of promotion the Baetzold still is not convinced that get-
listing web page with input from the real an effort to help residents find such sales city does for it. “A great number of people ting rid of open house signs is the best
estate community, not everyone seems to easily. will have no clue” about open houses in course of action.
be on board with the move. the area just because they won’t know to
“It’s really, really popular,” said city check the web. “To curtail Realtors from trying to make
“It will have an impact,” said John spokeswoman Sarah Prohaska, who a living and curtail sellers needing to sell is
Falkenhagen of Lang Realty – and not a helped craft the open house web page, Baetzold said pushing open house ad- not only an economic mistake and some-
positive one. basing it on the garage sale site. vertising to the web was a too-restrictive what an insult,” he said in an email to St.
a policy; he said many houses are sold di- Lucie Voice.
Both he and Don Baetzold, of Keller The online open house listings will be rectly from open houses, and those who
Williams, questioned the need for remov- posted on a map so visitors can easily see do stop at an open house often do so be- “Let local trade be free. More govern-
ing open house signs. Baetzold said he where the open houses are. Also, the list- cause they saw a sign for it. mental curtailment is not a good thing
could see limiting signs because having 20 ings can include the advertised home’s for something that is really not a big is-
on a street corner would look “trashy,” but vital statistics, including the number of “No matter how much money we spend sue. Clean up the city should be the issue
that’s not typically the case. bedrooms and bathrooms, the square (to promote), it’ll be a reduced number of because it looks less than par (trashy) out
footage, the garage and whether or not people looking at open houses,” Falken- there, that should be their main focus.”
The need, according to the city, arose there is a pool. Listings will appear on hagen said.
from a U.S. Supreme Court decision that the website two weeks ahead of the open To learn more about the rules regarding
essentially determined governments house and disappear from the list 24 Planning and Zoning Director Pat- temporary signs, visit www.cityofpsl.com/
could not regulate signs based on their ti Toobin was tasked with working with signs. 

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OH MYA, WHAT A HERO!

The St. Lucie County Fire District recognized

11-year-old Mya Vernon as a Citizen Hero at last

Wednesday’s Fire Board meeting in Port St. Lucie.

On March 1, Mya heard popping noises outside of

her bedroom window. She saw a bright light outside

and looked out of the window to see her dad’s car on

fire. She immediately

got her sisters and went

to her parent’s bed-

room to wake them.

The car fire extended

into the house and was

moving rapidly. The

family was able to exit

safely, thanks to the

quick and alert actions

of Mya. Firefighters ar-

rived to find the house

fully engulfed in flames. Mya’s quick thinking and im-

mediate action averted a potentially tragic outcome.

“I feel she showed great maturity and calmness

with her actions and those actions saved her family,”

said fire investigator Ed Hill.  ­– CONTRIBUTED Fire Chief Nate Spera presents a Citizen Hero Award to Mya Vernon, 11, last Wednesday as responding firefighters and Mya’s family look on. PHOTO: LINDA THIBEAULT

Port St. Lucie retains interim City Attorney for second year

BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer “It drives me crazy that he does not want sonnel-related scandal in February 2018. Another was former Martin County At-
torney Gary Oldehoff, who worked along-
It looks like Port St. Lucie’s interim city to be our full-time city attorney because Osenton succeeded Pam Booker, who side Blackburn in the late 1990s when he
attorney, James Stokes, will be able to keep was Martin County administrator.
his $200,000-per-year job and his arbitra- of his love for arbitration,” Oravec said. “I the council fired in February 2016, citing
tion practice, too. The other six included former city at-
think he’s done a very fine job. My only is- dissatisfaction with legal strategies and torneys in Pensacola, Fort Lauderdale and
Disappointed with the candidates found Hallandale and former assistant coun-
by a recruiter’s search, the City Council sue with him is he hasn’t decided to be the communications. ty attorneys in Volusia, Lee and Osceola
voted unanimously Monday to direct City counties.
Manager Russ Blackburn to negotiate a full-time city attorney.” Booker had been an assistant
new contract with Stokes. “I thoroughly went through all of the
Councilman John Carvelli cred- to longtime City Attorney Roger resumes and candidate profiles and I’m
Stokes agreed to give up at least some of not convinced that any of those individu-
his city benefits in exchange for the flexibil- ited Stokes with restoring stability Orr, who retired in April 2014 af- als can do a better job than Mr. Stokes and
ity to continue to show up in City Hall three the team he is building,” said Vice Mayor
days per week, instead of four days a week to a department wracked by turn- ter a State Attorney’s Office inves- Shannon Martin.
as some councilmembers wanted.
over and staff dissension. tigation found he acted as an in- Carvelli agreed.
“That’s fine,” Stokes said when Mayor “I didn’t see what I would hope for in the
Greg Oravec questioned whether a part- “If we could maintain the cur- termediary between two council applicant pool,” Carvelli said. “It may be
time city attorney should have the same the timing wasn’t right and maybe in the
benefits as full-time city employees, such rent working relationship with Mr. members in violation of the state future it might be a different result.” 
as retirement plan contributions.
Stokes, it’ll bring a lot more sta- Sunshine law.

bility to the department,” Carvel- James Stokes. The city attorney oversees an of-

li said. “I think the department fice with an annual budget of $2.5

needs stability, especially when you’re million, consisting of eight attorneys, five

building it and just brought folks on.” paralegals and a legal secretary.

Stokes became the city’s fourth city Port St. Lucie Deputy City Attorney Mela-

attorney in four years when he replaced ny Crawford was among the eight candi-

Reggie Osenton, who resigned in a per- dates recommended by the city’s recruiter.



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RIVERWALK terfront park in “a showcase JEWELRY STORE HEIST

CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 park” on the banks of the St. CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1

it for three years and we should have greater Lucie River. One man, Adrian Hardy, faces up to 15
progress,” said Mayor Greg Oravec. “We’ve years in prison for each of the kidnapping
had some starts and stops with the project. Salty4Eleven’s princi- charges on which he was convicted. Follow-
It’s been a circuitous path.” ing the St. Lucie West jewelry heist, Hardy
pals are Donna Qvarn- kidnapped an elderly couple, their son and
In addition, the council asked Blackburn the son’s girlfriend, forcing them to drive him
to try to enlist the city’s retail and restaurant strom-Burke and Diego Lar- to Fort Lauderdale.
consultant to contact restaurant operators
about what it would take for them to consid- roude, state records show. The spree began in early March 2017 in
er setting up shop on the Riverwalk. Deerfield Beach at Class Jewelers. Later that
The city is in the process of month, the men hit Lily’s Jewelry in Spring
Councilwoman Jolien Caraballo suggest- Hill, and then Bishop’s Jewelers in Valdosta,
ed “doing a restaurant-developer invite to hiring an architect to design Ga. The last robbery was LSO Jewelers in St.
come to the site because I believe a large is- Lucie West in mid-April 2017. In each case,
sue is people don’t know it’s there.” the riverfront park and play- some or all the men dressed in wigs, heavy
makeup and women’s clothing and entered
The waterfront restaurant is a key com- ground, city records show. the stores, holding the staff/owners at gun-
ponent in the city’s plans to develop a park point while stealing merchandise.
on 20 acres on Westmoreland Boulevard, The goal is to develop “an
south of Port St. Lucie Boulevard. The goal is Three of the four defendants were in-
to create a destination that will attract peo- amazing multi-purpose fam- volved in the St. Lucie West robbery. One de-
ple from throughout the city and neighbor- fendant, Emmory Moore, had been arrested
ing communities. ily park (that will) reflect the about a week prior during a traffic stop in
Fort Lauderdale that netted the recovery of
Salty4Eleven LLC, operators of the Orig- natural elements of the ad- a stolen firearm acquired during one of the
inal Tiki Bar and Cobb’s Landing in down- previous jewelry store heists.
town Fort Pierce, bailed out of talks to build, Riverwalk restaurant site. jacent preserve, the beauty
lease and operate the Riverwalk restaurant of the adjacent North Fork of Two men entered LSO Jewelers while the
because the deal was “too expensive.” PHOTO: GEORGE ANDREASSI the St. Lucie River, and adja- third waited in the getaway car, according
to authorities. An off-duty deputy saw what
“At this time, they do not feel that it would restaurant.” It would cost about $2.6 million cent historical structures.” was happening and called it in. His interfer-
make financial sense for them to move for- ence caused the robbers to drop much of
ward with this project, unless the city would to build the restaurant, Dobbins said. That The historic village will center on the Pea- the jewelry that would have otherwise been
be willing to construct the building,” said W. stolen. The getaway driver, later identified as
Lee Dobbins, a lawyer representing Salty4E- doesn’t include additional costs to truck in cock House and Peacock Lodge, which have Christopher Brinson, fled the scene in a white
leven, in a March 11 letter to the city. “My cli- Jeep and was ultimately arrested as a nearby
ent would provide a more standard buildout fill for the foundation and pay impact fees to been relocated to the Westmoreland Bou- restaurant. Hardy fled on foot to the Kings Isle
(furniture, fixtures and equipment) for the gated community, where he kidnapped two
local governments. levard site and will be renovated in several Toronto, Ontario, retirees and their grown
TAMBONE son and his girlfriend at gunpoint. They were
Salty4Eleven pays rent to the City of Fort years. The park plans also include a board- forced to drive him to Fort Lauderdale.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1
Pierce for the Original Tiki Bar and Cobb’s walk stage, an event lawn, restrooms, kayak The last defendant, Jerome Simmons, was
letter says. “Being developers and being 35 arrested shortly after the robbery, found hid-
years in this industry and working on prop- Landing based on a percentage of their launches and boat docks. ing in the shrubs of a nearby hospital. He was
erties of this size – we believe we know what wearing only his underwear and one sock.
needs to be done,” company founder Rich- sales, Dobbins said. The city is seeking bids for the construc-
ard Tambone told the council. All but Moore hail from Fort Lauderdale.
But Blackburn said the city wants to lease tion of the Riverwalk Boardwalk extension Moore is a resident of Coral Springs.
“Going to the market place and working
with the brokers and working with other de- the ground to a partner that would build and from Bridge Plaza south to the park on West- CONVICTIONS AT A GLANCE
velopers, I truly believe you’re going to see (Hobbs Act robbery refers to obstructing com-
a significant influx of companies,” Tambone operate the restaurant. moreland Boulevard, Blackburn said. Con- merce by means of robbery or extortion or at-
told the council. tempting or conspiring to do so.)
Salty4Eleven responded to the city’s solic- struction on the $3 million project is expect- ADRIAN HARDY, 34, Fort Lauderdale: 1
“We need to get the land prices up and count Hobbs Act robbery, 2 counts Brandish-
give less incentives,” Tambone said. “The itation on Sept. 30, 2018, exactly 10 months ed to start in June. ing firearm in furtherance of a crime of vio-
only way you can do that is by getting a sig- lence, 1 count Conspiracy to commit Hobbs
nificant amount of influx of clients and ten- after the responses were due, city records Next year the city will complete the miss- Act robbery, and 4 counts Kidnapping.
ants interested in the property.” JEROME SIMMONS, 31, Fort Lauderdale: 2
show. ing link in the Riverwalk beneath Port St. counts Hobbs Act robbery, 2 counts Bran-
Carolyn Niemczyk, a commercial realtor dishing firearm in furtherance of a crime
in the city, urged the council to move for- It was the only response to the city’s Oct. Lucie Boulevard and connect the Veterans of violence, 1 count Conspiracy to commit
ward with the Tambone Companies because Hobbs Act robbery.
there is a great demand for warehouse space. 31, 2017 letter of interest seeking bids and Memorial Park to the Westmoreland Boule- CHRISTOPHER BRINSON, 33, Fort Lauder-
dale: 2 counts Hobbs Act robbery, 1 count
“We really have to get moving,” Niemczyk proposals to build, lease and operate a wa- vard park.  Brandishing firearm in furtherance of a
told the council. “I have 20 companies here crime of violence, and 1 count Conspiracy to
that need twice the space or three times the Tambone Companies was among seven The council is negotiating to sell Publix commit Hobbs Act robbery.
space and they have nowhere to go. Working developers that responded to the city’s April Super Markets a 20-acre parcel on Becker EMMORY MOORE, 34, Coral Springs: 1
with Tambone is the way to go. Let’s go for it.” 13, 2018 request for proposals to develop Road and Village Parkway for $3 million, city count Hobbs Act robbery, 1 count Bran-
1,160 acres of city-owned land in Tradition records show. Those talks resumed after city dishing firearm in furtherance of a crime of
Mayor Greg Oravec said he believes Rich- Commerce Center. officials had considered scrapping the deal violence, and 1 count Conspiracy to commit
ard Tambone is going to take on the project because Publix proposed a refundable de- Hobbs Act robbery. 
with a “sense of urgency.” The city took title to the vacant land in the posit, excessive closing cost and restrictions
“jobs corridor” along Interstate 95 on June on adjacent property.
“This is a great step forward,” Oravec 28 after Tradition Land Co. decided to exit
said. “We look forward to the fruits of our western Port St. Lucie. The city agreed in February to sell a 9.75-
partnership.” acre site on the northwest corner of Discov-
The city also assumed more than $5 mil- ery Way and Tom Mackie Boulevard to Ocu-
lion in annual assessments on the land to lus Surgical for $849,680.
repay the loans taken to construct roads and
water, sewer and drainage utilities. Oculus Surgical broke ground days lat-
er on a 50,000-square-foot manufacturing
At the time, City Manager Russ Blackburn and distribution facility.
said it was worth the costs to maintain mo-
mentum on the city’s longstanding econom- The city’s sale of three acres on the
ic development efforts. northeast corner of Discovery Way and
Village Parkway to commercial develop-
The City Council decided on July 23 to er Capital Brands of Boynton Beach for
start negotiating with Tambone Companies, $450,000 is expected to close in mid-April,
while rejecting the developer’s initial offer of city records show.
$5.2 million for 210 acres.
In addition, the city has agreed to lease
The letter of intent approved Monday in- a 25-acre site in the commerce center off
cluded several other terms including giving Village Parkway to the proposed Somerset
the city the option to pay for infrastructure – Career Academy Port St. Lucie, a vocation-
such as roads and water, sewer and drainage al-technical school for students in grades
utilities – to facilitate land sales. 6-12.

The agreement would also give the city The Urban Land Institute, one of the
the sole discretion to extend the term by nation’s pre-eminent land planning associ-
one-year increments for up to three years. ations, advised the city earlier this month
Tambone Companies would be obligated to to formulate a master development plan
pay the property taxes and assessments on for the 1,160 acres that focuses on attract-
the unsold land. ing lucrative jobs and improving the city’s
quality of life. 
The city has several other pending deals
to sell land in Tradition Commerce Center.

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UNWINDING ‘WARRIORS’ Friends of Savannas Preserve State Park and
Reverence Motorcycle Association teamed
up once again for the Warriors on the Water
veterans kayak trip last Sunday. The guided tour set off from the kayak launch at the Walton Road entrance of
Savannas. Tour guide Ken Carter, below, leads a group through the marsh while, right, a kayaker makes her
way toward tour guide Debbie Smith. 

PHOTOS: ANTHONY INSWASTY

CLUBHOUSE DEAL from the golf course. 8 and the second hearing on April 22, city arate parcels for the clubhouse, tennis
Mayor Greg Oravec said he wanted to records show. courts, pool, parking area and golf cart
CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 staging area.
try to find a way to allow the deal to go The council also must amend the St.
Port St. Lucie City Council approved a through without entitling the property to Lucie West Development of Regional Im- The new plat also creates a 5-acre wa-
land use change for 5-acre covered by the all the uses allowed by the general com- pact development order to reflect the ter-management tract the St. Lucie West
clubhouse, parking lot and access road. mercial land use and zoning designations. changes. No date has been set yet. Service District intends to purchase for
stormwater drainage ponds designed to
The land use change will set the stage The council is holding the required sec- But first updated development order reduce flooding in Country Club Estates.
for a zoning change that will allow com- ond public hearing on the land use change faces review by the city Planning and Zon-
mercial uses, such as a restaurant, ca- on April 8, city records show. ing Board on April 2. The plat is up for review by the Planning
tering facility and banquet hall separate and Zoning Board on April 2 and the City
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Terry’s and her company’s William C. Brescia, 75, of Port St. Lucie, a Survivors include her daughters, Kathy
reputation continue to achieve kind and generous man, has returned home (Richard) Sarlo of Clearwater, Fla., Valerie
success and acclaim by on March 19. He spent most of his life in El- (Charles) Bell of Palm City, Fla., Patricia
creating unique, mwood/West Hartford, Conn. (Thomas) Koppola of Port St. Lucie, Wendy
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made just for you. William loved God and his family most of (Brian) Roe of New Jersey; 10 grandchildren
all, and was the best father, son, brother and and 15 great-grandchildren.
uncle. He will be deeply missed by all and
never forgotten. William leaves behind his MARY ANN PRESTON
two children, Rebecca Brescia Farrell (hus- Port St. Lucie
band, Michael), and William Brescia (girl-
friend, Luz, and her son, Jesse); three grand- Mary Ann Preston of Port St. Lucie passed
children, Joseph Alaimo, Madeline Farrell away March 14. She was born in Peach
and Ryan Farrell; brothers, James (Ruth) Creek, W. Va., in 1928, to Grover Cleveland
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Brescia; along with all his nieces, nephews resident of Port St. Lucie in 1969.
and their families whom he loved dearly;
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Scientist gets grant Firehouse fun for tots
to seek protection
for endangered fish Anel Dieujuste, 3, left, tours the firetrucks at St. Lucie County
Fire District’s Station 17 Open House in Tradition last. The
BY SUE COCKING | Staff Writer free event featured safety resources, food, raffles, a bounce
house, games and more. Below, Sam Morgan shows his son
Treasure Coast marine scientist Dr. Charlie, 18 months, the fire truck. 
Grant Gilmore says he is finally making sig-
nificant progress in his long-term effort to PHOTOS: LINDA THIBEAULT
have a dozen species of fish that reproduce
only in three tributaries of the Indian River that are little known, but several are popu- – are found in stands of native smartweed well as Indian River and St. Lucie counties
Lagoon protected under the U.S. Endan- lar with local anglers, including three snook or panic grass along riverbanks. These involved.
gered Species Act. species and the Bigmouth Sleeper, which bankside habitats are frequently targeted
can weigh up to three pounds. for herbicide treatment by water and natu- The other nine species Gilmore wants to
Gilmore, a former Harbor Branch re- ral resource managers, as well as riverside protect are the Mountain Mullet, Burrow
searcher who now is chief scientist at Es- Gilmore says none of the fish can be landowners. The herbicides destroy plant Grunt, River Goby, Slashcheek Goby, Violet
tuarine Coastal and Ocean Science, Inc. found breeding anywhere else in Florida life and poison aquatic creatures. Another Goby, Largescale Fat Snook, Smallscale Fat
(ECOS), has received a $30,000 grant from or the U.S. except here. They also occur in of endangered fish, the Violet Goby, bur- Snook, Whitemouth Croaker and Black-
Martin County commissioners to petition tropical lakes, streams and freshwater riv- rows in soft mud river bottoms where pes- cheek Goby.
the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to add three er systems in Central America and some ticides and herbicides tend to settle.
freshwater fish species added to the endan- Caribbean islands. “You have to quantify the endanger-
gered list – the Bigmouth Sleeper, Opossum In order to be listed under the Endan- ment,” he said. “Habitat loss, genetics of
Pipefish and Swordspine Snook. Gilmore and scientific colleague Bill gered Species Act, an animal or plant must the fish, water quality impacts, reasonable
Loftus have been collecting samples of the be threatened by habitat loss, overuse, estimate of the population.”
The only North American breeding waters fish from the three local rivers for years, disease or predators, lack of existing reg-
of these three species are the Loxahatchee, learning details about their life histories ulations to protect it, or other manmade If added, the 12 fish would join the list of
St. Lucie and St. Sebastian rivers. that make them vulnerable to eradication. or natural factors. Gilmore said having the more than 50 threatened and endangered
support of Martin County and the city of species of plants and animals – including
Gilmore said he plans to add nine more For example, Bigmouth Sleepers favor Stuart is “powerful.” Now he’d like to get the West Indian manatee and the small-
local fish species with similar life histories to undercut banks along oxbows, or natural the cities of Vero Beach and Sebastian, as tooth sawfish – that inhabit the Indian Riv-
the petition he’ll submit to the federal gov- curves in rivers. Most opossum pipefish er Lagoon region. The federal review pro-
ernment early next year. – a relative of the better-known sea horse cess could take up to two years. 

He said all 12 of the fish are imperiled
by toxic cyanobacteria blooms, herbicides
and pesticides that wash into waterways,
and competition for food and habitat from
non-native fish species.

“The reason they’re endangered is we’re
killing our fresh waters in this state,” Gilm-

Bigmouth Sleeper.

ore said. “These fish are really dependent on
very specific locations and habitats and are
very vulnerable to our efforts to eradicate
what’s around them.”

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BY TOM LLOYD | Staff Writer ter says, the “financial toxicity” of cancer It says the kind of financial stress that can of money problems,” according to Forbes
treatments impacts patients not only be- come along with a cancer diagnosis is “dev- Magazine.
Gigi Garcia has been battling colon can- cause of the cost of their care but also be- astating” and can lead to “clinical levels of
cer for four long years, but she remembers cause it can substantially restrict their abil- depression and severe levels of anxiety” for AARP, the nation’s largest nonprofit or-
the day she got her diagnosis like it was ity to pay for the essentials of everyday life, patients as well as their family members. ganization, asks, “If you are diagnosed with
yesterday. including keeping a roof over their heads cancer, which expert should you see first?
or just keeping the lights on. The financial strain can be so severe that A medical specialist or a money manager?”
“Since my mother and my grandmother “nearly half of all cancer patients don’t ad-
had both died of cancer,” Garcia recounts, The National Institutes of Health agrees. here to their treatment regimens because Their answer might surprise you.
“I kind of felt like my day might have come. “Option two,” says the 38 million-strong
I hate to say that, but it’s true. I felt like a advocacy group, “might give you the best
sitting duck. hope for surviving the disease with your
health – and your wallet – intact.”
“I actually went to the hospital to get my Citing a major study by the Fred
hip X-rayed,” Garcia said, but that X-ray Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle,
showed a tumor and that triggered an in- AARP says “not only are cancer patients
stant response from Florida Cancer Spe- two-and-a-half times more likely to de-
cialists oncologist Dr. Raul Storey. clare bankruptcy than healthy people, but
those patients who do go bankrupt are 80
She went through a multipart therapy percent more likely to die from the disease
that included surgery, radiation and che- than other cancer patients.”
motherapy that got rid of her tumor. Fortunately for Garcia, she picked up a
flyer in Storey’s office about the FCS Foun-
“Now we’re just monitoring her,” says dation.
Storey. “We do a scan every so often to The Florida nonprofit foundation – an
monitor the disease to make sure it doesn’t offshoot of the statewide Florida Cancer
come back.” Specialists oncology/hematology practice,
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tive director, Lynn Rasys, the foundation’s non-medical expenses during cancer treat- to complete it, Garcia smiles and says, “No. tunities with the Florida Cancer Specialists
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are paid by FCS physicians and surgeons, ncer.com or call 941-677-7181.
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rience is from passing a kidney stone. True? the stone. If the stone is very large, surgery run a thin lighted tube with a camera ly. When it gets hot, try to drink twice as
may be needed. Medication or dietary through your urethra and bladder to get to much.
I had a friend who served in the Royal changes may be prescribed to prevent the ureter. Then surgical tools are used to
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12069 SW Bayberry Ave. in Vitalia in Tradition: 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom, 2,276-square-foot home
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Spacious, stylish Vitalia home boasts two master suites

BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Columnist
[email protected]

What could be better than one lovely
master suite? That would be two. The house
at 12069 SW Bayberry Ave. in Vitalia, the 55+
community in Tradition, has two master
bedrooms with two master baths. There is a
third bedroom and bath as well, but the two
master suites will certainly catch your eye.

Vitalia is a lovely community and those
who read this column with any frequency
know that I think it’s a great place to live. As
you drive up to the house, the front is hid-
den behind lush landscaping that provides
both curb appeal and privacy.

Inside, the entryway is light and bright,
with doors and windows that let in the nat-
ural light. Volume ceilings and molding add
an air of elegance. There is a living room
and dining area (24 feet by 10 feet) that sits
adjacent to a fabulous kitchen, an astound-
ing 19-by-11. This open-concept gourmet
kitchen features lots of granite counter-
tops, a tumbled stone backsplash, natural
gas cooktop, double ovens and GE Profile
stainless-steel appliances. Who wouldn’t
want to cook there? You can talk to your
guests in the living room while they enjoy
the view of the lake at the rear of the home.
There is also a den (13-by-10) that could
also be an office, crafts room, game room

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or just about anything you want it to be. FEATURES FOR 12069 SW BAYBERRY AVE. bedroom and a den or office with three full
Now we’re at the bedrooms, and I leave bathrooms,” he said. “This is the sought-af-
Neighborhood: Vitalia in Tradition ter Space Coast model, with energy-effi-
it to Don Baetzold, agent for Keller Williams Year built: 2014 • Construction: CBS cient all-impact glass windows and foam
Realty of Port St. Lucie, to talk practicality. Square footage: 2,276 sq. ft. • Total square footage: 3,396 attic insulation for more energy efficiency.”

“Think about the convenience of the Bedrooms: 3 • Bathrooms: 3 CONTINUED ON PAGE 26
dual master bedrooms with a large third Flooring: carpet, tile • Security: entry card, manned gate
Additional features: lake views, energy-efficient all impact
glass windows, foam attic insulation, maintenance fees include

cable, common areas, lawn care, and security
Community amenities: basketball, billiards, business center,
clubhouse, exercise and aerobics rooms, library, pool, putting

green, shuffleboard, tennis
Listing brokerage: Keller Williams Realty of Port St. Lucie

Listing agents: Don and Lisa Baetzold, 772-618-0026
Listing price: $424,900

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TRADITION AND ST. LUCIE WEST REAL ESTATE SALES

TOP SALES OF THE WEEK

A solid week on the Tradition and St. Lucie West real estate front saw 14 transactions of sin-
gle-family residences and lots reported from March 18-22 (some shown below).
The top sale of the week was the residence at 8728 Bally Bunion Road. First listed in October
for $546,900, this 3-bedroom, 4-bathroom, 2,966-square-foot house sold for $525,000 on
March 20.
Representing the seller in the transaction was agent Ryan Douglas Vandersnow of Lang Realty.
Representing the buyer was agent Deborah A. Shockley of the Keyes Company.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS
ORIGINAL SELLING
PRICE
TOWN ADDRESS LISTED ASKING PRICE SOLD
$525,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 8728 BALLY BUNION ROAD 10/1/2018 $564,900 3/20/2019 $370,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 238 NW CHIMERE LANE 3/18/2019 $370,000 3/18/2019 $329,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 9515 SW NUOVA WAY 2/26/2018 $439,000 3/19/2019 $248,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 5479 NW ARBUTUS LANE 6/19/2018 $279,000 3/19/2019 $240,450
SAINT LUCIE WEST 9046 PUMPKIN RIDGE 1/31/2019 $250,000 3/18/2019 $239,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 596 NW LAMBRUSCO DRIVE 1/31/2019 $245,000 3/18/2019 $233,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 10580 SW PARK AVENUE E 8/22/2018 $239,900 3/21/2019 $219,900
PORT SAINT LUCIE 10571 SW KATRINA WAY 9/5/2018 $249,900 3/19/2019 $195,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 9846 SW EASTBROOK CIRCLE 2/3/2019 $199,000 3/20/2019 $180,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 9713 SW EASTBROOK CIRCLE 12/22/2018 $189,000 3/22/2019 $170,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 1242 NW SUN TERRACE CIRCLE 12 C 12/5/2018 $175,000 3/20/2019 $165,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 9813 PERFECT DRIVE 181 2/15/2019 $169,900 3/21/2019 $151,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 1106 NW LOMBARDY DRIVE 12/30/2018 $168,000 3/18/2019

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Listing Date: 3/18/2019 Listing Date: 2/26/2018
Original Price: $370,000 Original Price: $439,000
Sold: 3/18/2019 Sold: 3/19/2019
Selling Price: $370,000 Selling Price: $329,000
Listing Agent: Loretta DiRosa Listing Agent: Melinda Cann

Selling Agent: Coldwell Banker/ Res. Real Est Selling Agent: Cann Realty

Loretta DiRosa Martin Borgia

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Listing Date: 6/19/2018 Listing Date: 1/31/2019
Original Price: $279,000 Original Price: $250,000
Sold: 3/19/2019 Sold: 3/18/2019
Selling Price: $248,000 Selling Price: $240,450
Listing Agent: Diane Buchholz Listing Agent: Gregory Mancini

Selling Agent: Keller Williams Realty Selling Agent: Allison James Estates & Homes

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21 have their own suite with full master bath
and plenty of space for their own things. It’s
Both master bedrooms are a spacious a great way to entertain without losing any
15-by-13, while the third bedroom is 11-by- of your own privacy.
11. There are two master baths, with dual
sinks and separate shower and tub. Each Outside, there is a large, extended screen
has dual walk-in closets. It is absolutely tiled patio with beautiful views of the lake.
ideal if you have frequent guests from up Picture sitting alone with morning coffee or
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More Pictures and Information Tom Cann
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This almost new home has a heated pool and wonderful lake views on a very private street and is located on a peaceful street in Verano. You’ll find a spacious screen 3 BR, 2.5BA & Den/Formal Dining, 3 Car Garage, 2058 sq. Ft. under A/C This is the perfect home for the buyer
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such a beautiful spot to relax and enjoy the nis. It’s a great place to meet with friends or
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Of course, you may want to take advan- This is a house that has so much going
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7729 GREENBRIER CIR. 7398 PINE CREEK WAY 8940 CHAMPIONS WAY 10991 VISCONTI WAY

VERANO SOLD TO@WTNRPAADRITKION SOLD CAPSITNLEES SOLD CAPSITNLEES SOLD

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festivities
FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 2019 YOUR INDEPENDENT LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER PHOTOS: LINDA THIBEAULT

Coming Up! Powwow entertains, educates

GET SET FOR LAUGH David DeChant, a Vietnam veteran, is greeted by members of the Florida Indian Hobbyist Asso-
RIOT AT LYRIC WITH ciation during a tribute to veterans at the opening ceremonies at the FIHA 54th Annual Native
VEGAS STAR RUDNER American Powwow at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds last Saturday; at right, Julie Brennan, the
2018 Sr. Princess, dances during the opening ceremonies. 
BY SAMANTHA BAITA | Staff Writer

1 “Everyone will have a good
time, and I’ll be wearing
pretty dress.” That is what come-
dian Rita Rudner says to expect
at her shows. Decide for your-
self, when the Broadway hoof-
er-turned-funny girl takes the
Lyric Theatre stage this Sunday,
March 31, in Stuart. Although
Rudner has been named Las
Vegas’ “Comedian of the Year”
nine times, she almost wasn’t a
comedian at all, relates the Lyr-
ic promo. Rudner came to New
York at 15 and danced in several
Broadway shows, and then – just
stopped. As she explained later,
she noticed that there were tons
of dancers but not many female
comics. Seeing the ability to
make people laugh as a position
of power, Rudner decided to “pi-
oneer it,” and bing, bang, boom,
she’s been successful at mak-
ing people laugh for years now.
She’s had several HBO specials,
filled Carnegie Hall three times
and the Universal Amphitheatre
in L.A. twice. And hers was the
first PBS stand-up comedy spe-
cial. Rudner studied Jack Benny

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Virtuosi reality: ‘Rising Stars’ shine in opera competition

BY SAMANTHA BAITA | Staff Writer Ethan Simpson. and founder of the Sergio Franchi Music the afternoon before the Friday evening
Foundation; and Ortega-Cowan. On the Rising Stars Concert – two sopranos, two
It was a fabulous finale to the 2019 PHOTO: KAILA JONES Wednesday before the competition be- mezzo sopranos, a baritone and a ten-
Vero Beach Opera season: An evening gan, the young singers were thrilled to or. Each sang a final two selections, and
filled to the brim with elegance, spar- throughout Europe and the U.S. also attend a Master Class conducted by each had brought his or her “A” game.
kle and glorious music – featuring not Invited to compete in this year’s Ris- Voigt.
one but two Metropolitan Opera divas Complete silence was required of the
– capped off the VBO Rising Stars Vocal ing Stars Competition were finalists who From a field of 14 (including a soprano audience, and the deafening silence that
Competition with a concert at the Vero did not win the top prize in the previous from China), eight finalists took the stage followed each applause-worthy aria felt
Beach High School Performing Arts Cen- five competitions. They would be judged weird in the extreme, as the judges studi-
ter last Friday. by a truly distinguished jury: Voigt; Eva ously, and with little discernible expres-
Franchi, widow of the late Sergio Fran- sion, did their job. The winners would be
Currently celebrating its 30th year, the chi, an Italian-American tenor, actor announced at the evening concert.
internationally recognized Vero Beach
Opera not only brings excellent, profes- Each of these eight aspiring, young op-
sionally-oriented productions to its so- eratic singers had come to this time and
phisticated local audience, but also en- place with a story to tell, and a couple of
courages promising young talent through the contestants shared a little about their
training opportunities, career assistance musical journeys.
and financial support.
Mezzo soprano Madison Marie McIn-
To that end, the VBO has hosted five tosh says her childhood home in Palm
international vocal competitions: the Beach County was perpetually filled
Marcello Giordani Foundation Compe- with music, from the Beatles to classical
titions in 2013, 2014 and 2015; and the – including opera. Even as a little sprout
Deborah Voigt/VBO Foundation Compe- at age 6, singing and playing about the
titions in 2016 and 2018, each offering a house, she was drawn to Pavarotti, Bev-
$10,000 first prize. In large part due to the erly Sills and Charlotte Church. So much
impressive network of contacts Roman so that if anyone attempted to change
Ortega-Cowan, VBO artistic director, the music, she let them know she disap-
has built over the years, the organization proved.
enjoys strong, supportive relationships
with tenor Giordani and dramatic sopra- Music has always been a part of Ethan
no Voight, globally acclaimed stars who Simpson’s life and, although no one else
have sung leading roles in opera houses in his family was musical, he always had
their support. The baritone and actor

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TONIGHT! Pink Floyd: Dark
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March 29TH April 3RD April 20TH
April 18TH

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grew up in Kansas City, Mo., where he Lyric camp is ‘Awesome’ and awe-summer
sang in his church choir, began playing
piano at age 6 and started guitar lessons Last season’s Lyric summer campers.
in fourth grade. Now a fourth-year resi-
dent artist at the Academy of Vocal Arts PHOTO COURTESY OF THE LYRIC THEATRE
in Philadelphia, Simpson has already
garnered numerous awards and honors. BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Staff Writer an emphasis on recycling.” “While it is a camp where we like to
[email protected] The camp runs from June 10-28 and teach performance skills, our main fo-
McIntosh and Simpson joined the oth- cus is to teach what it is to have good
er finalists on Friday awaiting the an- Claudia Reyes was raised in Port at the end, there will be a sharing for character on and off stage and to be a
nouncement of the Rising Star winners, St. Lucie and grew up performing in friends and family that shows what the good citizen,” she said. “That’s a mes-
set to take place right after intermission. shows at the Lyric Theatre with the lo- kids have accomplished at camp. sage we communicate through the
cal musical theater company Shiloh. arts and get them to communicate to
The first half of the concert featured The second session, from July 8-26, the rest of the community through the
four previous Giordani or Voigt compe- She studied ballet jazz and hip-hop is called “Why We Tell the Story.” arts.”
tition first-place winners, performing a at St. Lucie Ballet and is now a student
diverse combination of arias, duets and at the University of Florida, pursuing a “The focus is looking to the past Reyes noted that youngsters have
quartets by Rossini, Thomas, Offenbach, bachelor’s degree in psychology and a to help guide our future,” Reyes said. the opportunity to do some writing,
Puccini and Mascagni – baritone David minor in theater and education. While “We’ll sing songs emphasizing histo- as well. “There are blank scenes in
Pershall, 2013 winner, now at The Met; she was a high school student, she ry and historical events, like the song the sharing and we get the students
mezzo soprano Megan Marino, 2014, also spent summers first as a counselor and from ‘Something Rotten’ called ‘Wel- to write their own scenes or mono-
at The Met; soprano Anush Avetisyan, then as a dance teacher at the Lyric’s come to the Renaissance.’ It will be a logues,” she said. “Some get put into
2016 award winner; and tenor Matthew AWESOME! Summer Camp. journey through time as they discover the sharing. It’s a bit of a collaborative
White, 2018. what historical figures have contribut- process, which I think is really special.”
This summer, she is the director of the ed to our world.”
Giordani had been scheduled to join camp, which has two sessions. Reyes, The camps are capped at about 80
the Rising Stars in concert, performing a whose excitement about the summer The camps are for those in first youngsters and Reyes said that it is a
couple of his audience favorites. Howev- can be heard through the phone, spoke through eighth grades, but on most camp kids can move up in, just as she
er, he was taken ill and couldn’t attend. recently about this summer’s programs, days they are in age-appropriate did. “After they age out, they can be
Graciously stepping in for the ailing bari- which use the arts to help build good groups as they do their rotations in a counselor-in-training and then a
tone was another Metropolitan Opera community and global citizens. dance, music and drama. There are counselor,” she said. “These are exem-
diva and friend of Vero Beach Opera, in- classes for those in grades 1-3, 4-6 and plary campers who embody the les-
ternationally acclaimed, dramatic sopra- “The first session is ‘We are the 7-8. For camp activities like field day sons of the camp, to be a good citizen
no Susan Neves, who delighted the op- World,’” she said. “It’s about what kids or games or for the sharing, all of the and a good leader.”
era-loving audience with “Mattinata” by can do to help preserve the environ- campers work together.
Leoncavallo and “Io son l’Umile ancella” ment, and reduce, reuse and recycle. For more information about the Lyr-
from Cilea’s “Adriana Lecouvreur.” It’s about being aware. Our focus is to Camp is held at Flagler Place, down ic AWESOME! Summer Camp, visit the
pick a theme and the goal is to spread the street from the Lyric on Flagler Av- website at www.lyrictheatre.com. For
The lights dimmed for the second half that message using the arts: drama, enue in Stuart. Outdoor activities take questions, email Claude at lascdirec-
as the finalists took the stage for “the mo- dance, music and the technical parts. place in the park next door. Camp runs tor@ lyrictheatre.com. To register, email
ment we’ve all been waiting for.” $1,000 Kids can help with props and we’ll try from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. [email protected]. 
Encouragement Awards went to Robyn to use recycled materials. They’ll bring
Lamp, Anne Maguire, Madison Marie in cardboard from home. There will be Reyes emphasized that while the
McIntosh, Kevin Ray and Christine Suits. arts are an important focus of the pro-
gram, they are not the sole focus.
Third place and $2,000 to mezzo sopra-
no Julie Miller; second place and $3,000
to soprano Laura Leon; and first place
and $5,000 to baritone Ethan Simpson.
This stellar trio each performed an aria,
and this time the audience didn’t have to
be silent.

Everyone knows that, with the excep-
tion of a cappela performances, singers
are (way) up a creek without a first-rate
accompanist. So the audience and the
performers applauded lustily when ac-
companist extraordinaire Jared Peroune
was introduced. 

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THIS ‘FAUX DIAMOND’ IS THE REAL NEIL DEAL

BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Staff Writer Neil Zirconia. Zirconia said that Neil Diamond has one of the most loyal
[email protected] fan bases around.
PHOTO COURTESY NEIL ZIRCONIA
Neil Zirconia is no solitary man. Zirconia, who bills himself “He has a loyal following and the people who like him are
as the “ultimate faux Diamond,” is a former stockbroker who Zirconia noted that most people tend to remember the nice and very special,” he said. “In the late 1960s-1970s, I was
sang at family events and was told he sounded like the Neil songs from when they were pre-teens through high school more into music like Neil Diamond and people seemed to be
Diamond. For 20 years, he and his wife, Lori, an artist, toured and perhaps college nice and kind and really loved him.”
a circuit of art shows. A decade or so ago, when they decided
to stay closer to home, he decided it was his time. A guitarist “There was joy through emotional things,” he said. “You’re With such loyal fans, there are songs Zirconia knows he has
since he was 10, he’d always dreamed of being in front of an learning what life is and about marriage and sex. By 30, you’re to perform. Favorites like “Solitary Man,” “Cracklin’ Rosie,”
audience. As he saw tribute shows to a variety of musicians, so busy, building a career.” “Charry Cherry,” “Sweet Caroline,” “I Am, I Said” and “Com-
he decided he would give it a try. ing to America” will all make an appearance. For Diamond,
the last song has become “epic.”
The result is bookings for 150-175 shows a year, all in Flor-
ida, so the couple can stay close to home, as they planned. “It’s about immigration and I dedicate it to vets and first
Zirconia was at Stuart’s Barn Theatre last year for a fundraiser responders,” he said. “I do a tribute every show with that
and this year, on April 14, he appears at the Kane Center. In a song and I get an amazing response.”
recent interview, he explained what his goal is for each show.
Zirconia tries to work humor and stories into the show and
“I never touted myself as an impersonator,” he said, “I the audience has a job, as well.
sound like him and I like to tell his stories. I’m paying tribute
to him and his music.” “I do the songs the way he would do them and there is a lot
of audience participation,” he said. “My tendency is to work
Zirconia has read a great deal about Diamond and has the audience and bring them in from the very beginning. I
tried to understand what the songs mean and what Diamond sing to the ladies. By the end of the night, everybody sings
was thinking about when he wrote them. That is not always and it’s almost like they’ve had their own personal concert.
so easy. Neil Diamond wrote almost 400 songs and there are so many
I enjoy and know. I have a repertoire of at least 60 and sing
“It’s difficult for Neil Diamond because he doesn’t tout about 25-30 per show. I try to mix them up. At the end of the
who it’s about,” he said. “It was 45 years before he revealed concert, if they say, ‘You didn’t do … I tell them they have to
‘Sweet Caroline’ was about Caroline Kennedy and he did it come back and see me again. They have to have me back.”
reluctantly or by mistake. I think he writes from his person-
al experience, but he wants you to take away whatever you The Kane Center, 900 SE Salerno Road, Stuart, presents Neil
want. People say ‘You bring back the memories, you took me Zirconia in a tribute to Neil Diamond April 14 at 2 p.m. Tick-
back.’ When you hear a song, it takes you back to when you ets are $15 for Kane members and $20 for non-members. Call
were younger and free.” 772-223-7800 or visit www.kanecenter.org. 

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Late-night legend Leno lends levity to gala

START PLANNING YOUR DREAM PHOTO: DENISE RITCHIE
WEDDING HERE WITH US!
Bridal Gown Fashion Show Longtime late-night comedy king Jay Leno, at left with Sandy and Bruce
Over 40 Talented Vendor Exhibits Hammonds, stepped onto the Stark Stage and simultaneously charmed and
insulted a packed audience during the annual Riverside Theatre Gala hosted
GRAND PRIZE* by the Friends Committee last Tuesday in Vero Beach. 

A Dream Wedding Valued at over $13,000 Camp options aplenty at the Elliott

SECOND PRIZE* BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Staff Writer Crafts camps. The first, July 8-12, is for those
[email protected] from 7-10 and the second, July 15-19, is for
Tesoro River Cruise valued at $1,000 those 11-14. Students use drawing, pastels,
So many of our area’s arts programs for collage, papier mache, ceramics and other
THIRD PRIZE* the summer focus on the performing arts, crafts to create special works.
and that’s great because we have a lot of
To Be Announced! talented youngsters in the area. The Elliott The Drawing and Paging Class with Jenni-
*VIP Area* Museum in Stuart, though, gives artists of a fer Foglia will take place July 22-26 and is for
different type the chance to use their talents ages 9-14. Young artists will have the oppor-
Join us early from 1-2pm to enjoy complementary and expand their horizons with a series of tunity to draw and paint in a variety of media.
Mimosa’s and Mini Pamper Treatments visual arts programs that cover everything
from drawing to photography to ceramics This year, two of the instructors, Danuta
(Limited to the 1st 25 Brides) and arts and crafts. Rothschild and Mia Lindberg, will lead a Cre-
ativity Camp July 29-Aug. 2 for those 11-14.
Advanced Tickets - $8 at the Door $10 The programs are available to those 7-14, This new camp will challenge participants to
in week-long sessions that introduce young- create abstract and representational works
Go To This Site For Tickets sters to new materials and give them ideas using non-traditional and found materials.
about using familiar materials in new, cre- The focus will be on composition, balance,
http://www.eventbrite.com/o/valerie-fitzgerald-and-helia-soares-17999336519 ative ways. Students create in working artists’ art history and thinking outside the canvas.
studios with quality materials and a profes-
The First 25 Registrations will be eligible for The VIP Treatment sional staff to guide them. All classes run Robin Lee Makowski is Art Studio and Ex-
from 9 a.m. to noon, with the exception of hibitions Coordinator at the Elliott and my
2240 SE Veterans Memorial Pkwy Digital Photography, which runs from 9:30 go-to person each year about the summer
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Each camp has a reception camp offerings. She emphasized, as she does
You are required to Register in order to be entered in the Raffle on the Friday of the camp’s week to unveil the each year that class sizes are limited and fill
and to be eligible for VIP treatment prior to the Event. works that have been created. up quickly. Classes have a maximum of 12
and must have eight to take place.
From June 10-14, Digital Photography
with Livia DeBonet will be offered for those “Once again this year, the Elliott Muse-
9-14. This is always a popular class. For the um will offer and series of Summer Camps
Wednesday session, the group will meet at for artists 7-14, she said. “These week-long
the House of Refuge, with extra opportunities sessions take kids through a number of proj-
for photography. ects, introducing them to new materials
and using familiar material in new, creative
Ceramics with Mia Lindberg is another ways. Along with our most popular classes,
favorite. This camp, June 17-21, is for those kids this year can Paint the Masters and go
7-10 and the camp sessions are geared to- on an artistic creative journey. With all ses-
ward the age group. sions, projects are kept under wraps during
the week and are unveiled at a reception
Danuta Rothschild will blend art histo- each Friday from 11:30 to noon. Artists can
ry with painting in a variety of media in the invite family members to view their week’s
Painting the Masters Class June 24-28. The work and enjoy light refreshments.”
camp, for those 9-14, combines some histo-
ry of classic works while learning to paint the The Elliott Museum is located on Hutchin-
Masters in media including acrylic, pastel, son Island at 825 NE Ocean Blvd. For more in-
charcoal and mixed media to create texture. formation, call 772-225-1961. Registration is
It sounds intriguing for those who want to available online at www.elliottmuseum.org/
know the stories behind the paintings. the-studio. 

Melissa Nelson returns with two Arts &

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COMING UP Sun-splashed fun at ‘Sandy Shoes’

CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1 PHOTOS: LINDA THIBEAULT BY KERRY FIRTH | Correspondent

and Woody Allen and says, “My comedy Top to bottom: DaMaria Carel, 9, adds her artwork to the art wall at the Sandy Shoes Seafood & Brew festival in Fort With beers in their hand and toes
is about my own life – being married 30 Pierce last Saturday; Crowds gather to taste clam chowder; and Brie, David and Brynn Gould serve up clam chowder. in the sand, throngs of visitors strolled
years, being a mother, not knowing any- through Fort Pierce’s Veterans Memori-
thing about technology.” Showtimes: 4 al Park on Saturday for a fun-filled day
p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets: $47. 772-286- of live entertainment, mouthwatering
7827. seafood and a plethora of activities for
the whole family during the 61st annual
2 Hey, let’s go to school! With no Sandy Shoes Seafood and Brew Festival.
books. No tests. No teachers. No They arrived by car, boat, jet ski, bicycle
rules. It’s Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Broad- and even a few by seaplane to the wa-
way hit “School of Rock,” finishing out terfront festival along the Indian River
its run at the Kravis this weekend. Clear Lagoon.
enough time to head south a bit and
spend a couple of hilarious, music-filled Couples walked hand in hand along
hours with the New York Times Critics’ the riverfront perusing the hundreds of
Pick that the Kravis quotes Entertain- vendors showcasing their unique arts
ment Weekly calling “an inspiring jolt of and crafts, beach apparel, straw hats,
energy, joy and mad skillz!” “School of jewelry, hammocks, garden art, raw
Rock” is the story of dismally unsuccess- honey and homemade barbeque sauc-
ful wannabe rocker Dewey Finn who de- es. Children jumped off some energy in
cides to score a little extra cash by pos- the bounce house and enjoyed making
ing as a substitute teacher and getting a their own art at the Kids Zone.
job at a fancy prep school. He’s assigned
to a class of high IQ straight-A students Others planted their chairs on the
whom he soon transforms into, says river bank and read a book, enjoying
broadwayworld.com, “a guitar-shred- the contrasting peace and solitude of
ding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock their perch on the water and the joyous
band.” As he’s teaching his pint-sized sounds of music and laughter behind
prodigies “what it means to truly rock,” them.
he falls for the school’s beautiful, up-
tight headmistress and, of course, helps On the main stage, live bands rocked
her discover her own inner wild child. the afternoon, starting with cool jazz
The show features 14 new Andrew Lloyd from the Fort Pierce Jazz and Blues So-
Webber songs, all the original songs from ciety in the morning, ’50s favorites by
the movie and – you’ll love this – musical the Doo Wop Guys in the early after-
theater’s first-ever kids’ rock band, play- noon, and the Checkmate Band, the
ing their instruments live on stage. When Little Things and the Humdingers jam-
you’ve seen this high-octane musical, ming into the evening hours.
you’ll be able to announce, as the Broad-
way show poster proclaims, “I laughed! Local celebrities showed off their
I cried! I rocked!” Curtain: Thursday culinary skills and willing participants
(March 28) and Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 from the audience competed in a
p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 friendly Citrus Squeeze-off.
p.m. Tickets: $50 to $69. 561-832-8883.
Indisputably, the biggest draw of the
3 For 23 years, from London’s West day was the seafood. Chefs were dish-
End to the glittering Vegas Strip, ing up succulent shrimp prepared just
from Berlin to Dubai (and on Friday, about any way you wanted, seafood
March 29, to the Sunrise in Fort Pierce), platters, lobster mac and cheese, and a
the Australian Bee Gees Show, “A Tribute host of favorites for the kids.
to the Bee Gees” continues to dazzle au-
diences. This multi-media concert fea- Of course, no festival is complete
tures state-of-the-art sound, excellent without craft beer-tasting tents. Twen-
lighting and giant screens with video ty-five dollars bought a wristband enti-
clips and stunning graphics, all of which, tling wearers to sample a variety of lo-
says the website, “captures the look, the cally brewed concoctions, a delightful
sound and the personality that defines way to quench one’s thirst on a warm
one of the most successful and adored spring day.
acts in musical history.” The Australian
Bee Gees show, says the Sunrise, is pre- Paul and MJ Sister from Fort Lauder-
sented from a contemporary perspec- dale enjoyed walking up and down the
tive, as a definitive, live celebration of rows of displays with their two rescued
four decades of wonderful music written greyhounds. “We came up by boat for a
by the Brothers Gibb. The iconic “Stayin’ weekend the beginning of March and
Alive,” “How Deep Is Your Love,” “Night we’re still here,” said Paul Sister. “We
Fever,” “More Than a Woman,” so many absolutely love Fort Pierce. From where
others. For just one night, relive the mag- our boat is docked at the City Mari-
ic. Sigh. Showtime: 8 p.m. Tickets: $39- na, we can walk to downtown Friday
$45. 772-461-4775.  events, the Farmers Market, the Backus
Gallery, Sunrise Theater and we’ve at-
tended several festivals just in the few
weeks we’ve been here. There is always
something happening.” 

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STARSTRUCK SUMMER: ‘MAMMA MIA’ AND MUCH MORE!

BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Staff Writer but it is not the only one. Camp Mary course, kindness. Camp Disney will run Jones said that Camps Kindness and
[email protected] Poppins, for those in grades 1-4, will take
place June 3-20, with a performance June from July 15-25, with a sharing July 25. It Disney use songs, sketches, puppetry and
This summer, there is something special 21. There is also the return of Camps Kind-
going on at StarStruck Theatre and Acade- ness and Disney. These camps, for those emphasizes Disney characters, but both arts and crafts to make those programs
my’s Summer Program. Those in 5th-12th in K-9 grades, will be held consecutively,
grades will have the opportunity to partic- so that campers can participate in both. camps follow a successful StarStruck for- special. In Camp Disney, songs from a
ipate in “Mamma Mia.” StarStruck is one Both are confidence-building camps and
of the first schools to receive permission to youngsters develop confidence while mula of singing, acting, variety of Disney movies
do the show and it is certain to be a pop- working on performance skills and singing
ular program. Rehearsals will take place songs. Camp Kindness will run from July dancing and a lot more. are used. Camp Kindness
from June 3-26, with performances June 1-12, with a sharing for friends and fami-
27-30. ly July 12. It emphasizes empathy and, of StarStruck’s Jennifer Jones uses songs like “You’ve Got

That is the marquee event this summer, spoke about why the sum- a Friend” and “Lean on Me.”

mer is one of her favorite “I created the two-week,

times of the year, and about all-day programs so that

a very special “Mamma Mia.” children that might be ner-

“StarStruck is going to be vous to try doing it during

one of the first schools in the Sophia Liano the year get a taste for all that
sings a Disney
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While the “Mamma Mia” program is We have kids that do all four programs,

new this year, it’s not the reason she loves but if they want to be a part, we fill up and

the summer. “One of the reasons I love my have waiting lists.”

summer programs is the consistency,” she

said. “In summer, children are there every StarStruck is located at 2101 S. Kanner

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Carnival & Music fest at Causeway

Prepare To Party! Three days, two stages, one event – that’s Tiffany Ashton.
Wednesday, April 10, 7 PM this weekend’s inaugural Treasure Coast
at The Emerson Center, 1590 27th Avenue Carnival & Music Festival. The March 29-31 daily for $25 per person. Ride tickets will be
event will be held at Causeway Cove Marina
Vero Beach – How many times have you attended a show where you on South Hutchinson Island in Fort Pierce sold individually as well.
yearned to hear your favorite performer play your favorite song? With and include live musical entertainment,
“Max Weinberg’s Jukebox” your dream will be realized. carnival rides, a petting zoo, rock climbing Farm Dog Rescue (non-kill shelter), Spe-
wall, pontoon boat rides in the Intracoastal
A truly interactive experience, Weinberg invites the audience to Waterway, demonstrations conducted by all cial Olympics of Florida and Bullsugar will
create the set list, in real time, that he and his crack four piece group branches of our military and first respond-
will play. Performing songs from the glory days of rock and roll, the ers, and food and other vendors. Hours of the be participating in the event with each
audience gets to choose from a video menu of over 200 songs — event are Friday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., Sat-
everything from the Beatles to the Stones to Bruce and The E Street urday noon to 10 p.m., and Sunday noon to non-profit being featured as the primary
Band’s biggest hits — and hear the group play ‘em the way you want 8 p.m. Admission into the event is free with a
to hear them played! That’s right—the crowd gets to yell out the choices nominal $5 parking fee. beneficiary one night of the festival week-
and Max plays them! This unique approach is fun and satisfying.
“We are extremely excited to bring an end. A portion of the proceeds from the
Who is Max Weinberg you ask? Weinberg is a Rock And Roll Hall event of this magnitude to the Treasure
Of Fame Drummer and television personality, most widely known as Coast,” said event organizer Eddie Latour. It’s three-day festival will be evenly divided
the longtime drummer for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band and as typical to find events of this nature in larger
the bandleader for Conan O’Brien on Late Night with Conan O’Brien cities but we purposefully chose the Treasure among the three participating charities.
and The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien. You’ll know him as soon Coast in order to showcase the communities
as you hear him...”Max is a pro’s pro, and so his entire band!” here and what they have to offer.” For more information, visit www.tcmu-

Do yourself a favor and visit www.maxweinberg.com! More than 25 local, regional and nation- sicfestival.com.  ­– CONTRIBUTED
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including new country, pop rock, southern
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Vero Beach Centennial Celebration have partnered with Doolan Amusement
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‘Be a Hero’ and step up to plate for foster kids

BY PATRICK McCALLISTER | Correspondent movie now in theaters. Fans are urged to will be placed in foster or relative care. Spider-Man at last year’s Be A Hero night at First Data.
show up in costumes portraying their favor- “The goal always is to reunify the child
About 850 children in the 19th Judicial Cir- ite superheroes and villains, because there PHOTO COURTESY OF VOICES FOR CHILDREN
cuit need heroes on Saturday, April 13. will be a contest. with the family,” said Perry, who is a court-ap-
pointed guardian. “Sometimes that’s not considering the family as a whole for treat-
“These are kids who’ve been abused, ne- Be a Hero launches at 2:30 p.m. with shows possible.” ment and reunification plans, the guardians
glected and sometimes abandoned,” said put on by the Jupiter and Treasure Coast Jeep are focused on representing the children and
Bob Perry, president of Voices for Children. clubs. That will include a car crush and raffle When the Department of Children and their best interests. Perry said guardians do
for a refurbished Jeep Wrangler TJ. The base- Families removes children from families, it much more, too, especially when Voices for
The not-for-profit that raises money to ball game will end with a fireworks show, too. usually works with them to create reunifi- Children has funds to help them. For exam-
help local children in foster care is host- cation plans that includes services to help ple, foster parents receive stipends for ne-
ing the second annual Be A Hero night at “After the game, the jerseys are laundered the parents address the problems that cause cessities such as children’s clothes, but not,
First Data Field, 525 NW Peacock Blvd., and the players sign them,” Perry said. child abuse or neglect. For example, parents say, for school trips.
St. Lucie West. The St. Lucie Mets, wearing with opioid or other drug addictions might
specially-made jerseys for the event, will Then they’re auctioned to raise money attend Narcotics Anonymous meetings as That was the case for two sisters in foster
take on Kissimmee’s Florida Fire Frogs at for Voices for Children of Okeechobee & the part of a reunification plan that’s monitored
6:30 p.m., but there’s tons more to the day Treasure Coast. That not-for-profit supports by the court. While the child-safety depart-
before then. the Guardian ad Litem Program of the 19th ment and agencies contracted with the
Judicial Circuit, which covers Indian River, state help the parents, they also work with
Two superheroes are slated to show up Martin and Okeechobee counties, along with the children with services such as men-
to meet and get photos with fans. Voices for St. Lucie. The circuit’s Guardian ad Litem tal-health counseling.
Children is being coy about who the super- Program represents children in dependency
heroes are, but did drop the hint that both cases. That means most are, have been, or While the court, state and agencies are
are “Captains” and one happens to have a

MAKE VROOM FOR ROLLING THUNDER IN PORT ST. LUCIE

BY PATRICK McCALLISTER | Correspondent While he was a polarizing figure, Garwood’s claims

Rolling Thunder is now in Port St. Lucie, but that’s fueled suspicions among his supporters and opponents
not a weather report.
throughout the 1980s that Vietnam still held Americans
“We’re young here,” said Bob “Big Rig” Staneruck,
president of Rolling Thunder Florida Chapter 6. “We against their wills. But public talk about it died down.
just started this chapter about four months ago.”
Until two Vietnam veterans, Artie Muller and Ray Man-
Rolling Thunder is a not-for-profit that started
among people concerned about potentially unreleased zo, decided to change that.
prisoners of war in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
“I believe it started in 1987 with a couple Vietnam
“It’s about educating and making people aware of
the POW/MIA issue, making the government aware we veterans who were concerned about soldiers, men and
won’t forget,” Staneruck said.
women, left behind,” Staneruck said. “It didn’t seem like
But that mission has radiated into a more general-
ized service to veterans and communities. anybody was concerned about it. These guys decided to

“We’re also here to help veterans in the community raise awareness and it snowballed.”
who have everyday struggles,” Staneruck said.
They raised awareness by riding a large group of
So, a bit of explanation is in order here. First, yes, Viet-
nam veterans started Rolling Thunder nationally. It has motorcycles into the nation’s capital on Memorial Day.
about 90 chapters; Florida is now home to about a doz-
en. But, Rolling Thunder doesn’t require members to have The event was dubbed “Rolling Thunder.” That was the
served in the Vietnam War, or even the U.S. military. Sec- PHOTO COURTESY OF ROLLING THUNDER FLORIDA CHAPTER 6 name of an American bombing operation during Viet-
ond, motorcyclists, mainly Harley-Davidson owners, start-
ed Rolling Thunder nationally. But “we are not a motorcycle famously known as the Paris Peace Accords. Under the nam. It was also an apt description for how large groups of
club,” Staneruck said.
agreement, American POWs were to head home. Shortly motorcycles cause ground vibration. “It just snowballed,”
People who don’t own motorcycles are welcomed to join
Rolling Thunder and participate at meetings and events. after the agreement was reached, Operation Homecoming Staneruck said. “The first ride was about 2,500 motorcycles

To understand what Rolling Thunder is, one must step brought back about 600. participating. I believe last year it was 900,000.”
back in time.
While America celebrated the return of the prisoners of The early participants trademarked the name, then lat-
In 1973 there were two Vietnams. The Republic of Viet-
nam in the south and the Democratic Republic of Vietnam war, many of the families of missing service members and er organized a not-for-profit. Rolling Thunder makes clear
in the north. The United States was involved in a war be-
tween the two, which included revolutionaries in South others just didn’t think the numbers were adding up right. that it wants a full accounting for all missing service mem-
Vietnam who were allied with North Vietnam. The United
States had been involved in the war – depending on how The U.S. figured it was missing about 2,700 service mem- bers, not just those from the Vietnam War. The Defense
one counts it – for at least 12 years. But, the federal Depart-
ment of Veteran Affairs recognizes as Vietnam-era anyone bers. It seemed unlikely about 75 percent of them should be Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office estimates there
who served in the former Republic of Vietnam from Febru-
ary 1961 forward to 1975 as a Vietnam-era veteran. unaccounted for and listed as missing in action. are about 83,000 missing service members from just World

In 1973 the United States secured an agreement with Immediately there were strong suspicions the Demo- War II forward to today. Most, about 73,500, went miss-
the two Vietnams’ governments and the Provisional Rev-
olutionary Government representing South Vietnamese cratic Republic of Vietnam, later the Socialist Republic of ing while serving in World War II. Many of the World War
revolutionaries to de-escalate and end the war. That’s most
Vietnam, was still holding American service members. II missing are sailors whose ships were sunk in the Pacific.

There was also anger over the U.S. government’s seeming But, Staneruck said, Rolling Thunder chapters also ad-

apathy about it. The 1970s wore on and the suspicions and dress issues in their communities, such as homelessness

anger seemed to be receding. But one event would revive among veterans. He said the upstart Port St. Lucie chapter

the issue back to national prominence – the return of Ma- is evaluating needs it wants to help address.

rine private Robert “Bobby” Garwood from Vietnam in “We’re getting ready to kick off some fundraising so we

1979. can help these different projects around the community,”

Garwood claimed he’d seen dozens of other Americans he said.

still held in Vietnam after 1973. Investigators said they The chapter has about 25 members. “All of my members

could find no evidence backing those claims. Additionally, are from Port St. Lucie,” he said.

Garwood was court-martialed for communicating with the The chapter has meetings on the fourth Wednesday of ev-

enemy and assaulting a fellow prisoner, charges he strin- ery month at the Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 SE

gently denied. He was found guilty, stripped of his rank, Airoso Blvd. The meetings start at 7:30 p.m.

backpay and benefits, and dishonorably discharged. How- Rolling Thunder Florida 6 is on Facebook at www.face-

ever, he wasn’t imprisoned. book.com/RTFlorida6. 

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annual fifth-grade Walt Disney World field shows his daughter
trip,” Perry said. Gia, 7, lizards and snakes during the ‘ReptiDay Port St. Lucie Reptile
Show’ at the community center recently. 
The fostering family couldn’t afford to pay
for the pair to go. Perry said their guardian
learned about the trip and turned to Voices
for Children for funding to send the pair. The
organization had the money, so paid for the
school trip.

In another case, a youth with autism spec-
trum disorder was largely non-verbal. But his
guardian and others noticed he lit up around
music. Voices for Children was able to get
him a musical instrument and lessons.

“He’s off and running,” Perry said. “He’s
not only is he playing music, he’s composing
it.”

Voices for Children is selling tickets for
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For more information and to buy tickets, PHOTOS: LINDA THIBEAULT
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Game on! It’s the OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
American Legion
Senior Softball BAR & GRILLE
tilt at First Data
Located at the St. Lucie Trail Golf Club
BY PATRICK McCALLISTER | Correspondent war veterans in Congress and state legisla-
tures. Following the Spanish-American War SPECIAL EVENT
Rafael Martinez grew up in the mean in 1898, the Veterans of Foreign Wars was COMING SOON!
fields of Brooklyn. But, that kept him off the founded to do the same thing for the newer
streets. generation of war veterans. FRIDAY, April 12th

“Baseball saved my life,” the 72-year-old The upstart organization for World War I (3) Course Dinner & Show - $35 + tax & gratuity
said. “That and the military. Baseball saved veterans approved a proposed constitution
my life. I would have been doing bad things.” and name in May 1919. The organization got *Choice of Crab Cakes or Chicken Parmesan +Cash Bar available
right to work advocating for veterans. Things Showtime 8:00pm ~ Dinner starts as early as 6:00pm
These days he’s still playing ball and doing were different then. The American Legion
great things. On Saturday, April 6, a whole didn’t get much public support and often got * * A Creative Catering “Dinner Show” Experience
bunch of senior softball players will be do- pushback for advocating for things such as
ing great things at First Data Field, 525 NW healthcare and jobs programs for veterans. CARL GUERRA
Peacock Blvd., in St. Lucie West. The public America, by and large, wanted the veterans
is invited to see it for themselves. It’s time to come home from Europe, get their pa- Actor & Improvisational Comedian
for the fifth annual American Legion Senior rades, and quietly disappear. Carl performs Original, Clean, Funny,
Softball Game.
Much of the early organization’s work is Observational Standup Comedy on Cruise Ships,
“Ballplayers don’t know anything but soft- still visible today and taken for granted. The at Corporate Events, Country Clubs and
ball,” Martinez said. “They eat and drink it upstart American Legion and young Veter- Comedy Clubs around the world.
like having a cup of coffee.” ans of Foreign Wars – with some help from
remaining members of the Grand Army of Appeared on Evening at the Improv, Star Search,
The gates will open at 9 a.m. The game the Republic – pushed for and got the cre- Que’ Loco and Rascals Comedy Hour.
should wrap by 12:30 p.m. ation of the Veterans Bureau, the predeces-
sor of the Veterans Administration, which He began his career by honing his comedy skills
Martinez is a Vietnam-era Army veteran Congress and President Ronald Reagan on the New York City Comedy Club circuit
and member of the American Legion Post turned into the cabinet-level Department of
318, 100 Savanna Club Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Veteran Affairs in 1988. With one of “Florida’s
Daryl Bowie, post commander, said Marti- Funniest Females”
nez was and is the driving force behind the The American Legion members had
annual game. Well, Judy and Rafael Martinez plenty of self-advocacy to do in the 1920s, CARL GUERRA
are. The annual event is seniors who love but nevertheless felt a responsibility to
ball helping youngsters who love ball. help youths. It formed the storied Amer- Another GrouchoProduction.com
ican Legion Baseball program in 1925.
“Rafael and Judy have put so much effort Today more than 80,000 youths a year Weekly Events!
into raising money for the American Legion participate in the sports- and personal-de-
baseball team,” Bowie said. velopment program. Reportedly more than MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
half of the professional baseball players in TEXAS LIVE
That’s the Port St. Lucie Mavericks. the United States spent time in American HOLDEM BINGO
“They’ve been so good at putting this to- Legion teams. MUSIC
gether to raise money for those kids,” con- 7PM 7PM
tinued Bowie. There aren’t a whole lot of people alive 6PM
The senior softball game is free, Bowie for the creation of the American Legion who
said, but the American Legion raises money are around today. One is Paul Esian. The THURSDAY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY HAPPY
a couple ways. 101-year-old Port St. Lucie man will do a TRIVIA EARLY BIRD SPECIALS HOUR
“The Mets, they open up a concession demonstration play at the softball game. 7PM 4-7PM 4PM-8PM
stand for the game,” Bowie said. “Then we 7 Days
all go back to the post (after the game), of “He’ll take one swing and he’ll get to first
course, and reminisce all the plays.” base,” Martinez said. 10% OFF Your Total Bill
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“We’re selling tickets for the night-before “He’s 98 years old and he landed in Nor-
game,” Bowie said. “That’s how we raise the mandy,” Martinez said. St Lucie Trail Golf Club
money. You can get those at the American 951 S.W. Country Club Dr. (No gate) • 772-336-2507
Legion Post 318. You can purchase them at This year is the 75th anniversary of the
the canteen.” largest amphibious assault in history. On
The American Legion turns 100 this year. June 6, 1944, more than 160,000 Allied
In March 1919, members of the American troops crossed the English Channel to start
Expeditionary Force met in Paris to discuss the Western Europe land war in France
creating an organization for Great War veter- that’d overtax the Nazi forces and lead to
ans. They had a template to follow. After the their collapse in less than a year.
Civil War, the Grand Army of the Republic
formed as a fraternal organization for those Martinez said fans will plenty of that same
who’d fought in the Union Army. The Grand American fighting spirit at the American Le-
Army of the Republic found itself more and gion Senior Softball Game. He said there’s
more in the business of advocating for the fierce competition getting onto the roster.

“It’s like an all-star game,” he said. 

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Bonz meets best buds (big) Bear and (bitsy) Boss

Hi Dog Buddies! Right from the start, Glory was a great Bear and Boss. PHOTO: KAILA JONES “So,” Bear took up the tail, “last
Big Sister. Taught me lotsa Basic Pooch Christmas Mom an Dad gave me the
This week I hadda fun innerview with a Stuff. Sorta like another Mama. Then, “I wanna tell this part,” innerupted Boss. Best. Present. Ever.”
coupla “brothers,” Bear and Boss McNamee. three years ago, she went to Dog Heaven. “See, so, us Toy Fox Terriers usta keep rats
Bear’s a 9-year-old, 80-pound Chocolate Lab I missed her So Much. outta farmers’ barns. I don’t like to talk about “ME! I was Bear’s present!” said Boss,
– an easygoing dude. Boss, on the other paw, how, though. Uck! An some of us are also cir- bouncing up-an-down.
is a joyful, bounce-y, leap-y Toy Fox Terrier, “During my Only Dog Years, me an cus dogs, cuzza bein’ so smart. But the main
weighing in at 3 pounds. An those EARS! If Mom an Dad did a lotta TRAVlin.’ I’ve reason Mom an Dad decided on my breed is “At first, though,” Bear said, “I was
he didn’t have something to hold him down, seen the Brooklyn Bridge; Chicago; cuzza us bein’ loyal, loving, devoted, playful like ‘Seriously? What IS this scrawny
I’m preddy sure a big gust of wind would just Washington, D.C. (I think that stands and really good lap sitters. PLUS, we are hap- liddle tidbit?’ I didn’t know whether to
blow him right down the street. for Dog City); Bourbon Street; an North py in any in-VIRE-mutt. play with it or have it for lunch. So I did
Carolina, to visit my human sister, Beth. some Initial Grrring. But the liddle fluff-
As Official Spokespooch, Bear innerduced She’s Cool Kibbles! “So they found a place in North Carolina muffin just kept puppyin’ all over the
himself an Boss an their Mom, Dionne an with a litter coming any minute. They got to place. Truth be told, Bonz, he was just
Dad, Pat. “It’s great meeting you, Bonz. Love “Then me an Mom an Dad moved pick out their puppy from online video an so goofy an likeable, an I had been a lid-
your work. There sure are some innersting to a condo. They’d been thinkin’ about they picked the smallest pooch with the big- dle lonely.”
pooches down here. We just moved from getting’ another pooch to help me feel gest personality – ME – the runt of the litter.”
Vur-GIN-yuh last fall, an we’ve already made bedder, but the condo had an Only One Boss punk-chew-waited Bear’s words
a buncha cool poocheroo frens.” Dog rool. Since we’d spent some winters by bouncing right on top of him. They
down her an liked it, Mom an Dad decided rolled around on the floor, making play-
“Thanks, Bear,” I replied. “You’re right ‘What the woof, we’ll just move down PERM- ful, rollin’-around noises, Bear, amazingly,
about that. The dogs around here are tops! uh-nutly.’ So we DID. Last October.” not squashing his tiny liddle brother.
So, how’d you an Boss an your Forever Mom “I’m all grown up now,” Boss said, pulling
an Dad find each other?” Boss started bouncin’ around. “Oooo, Bear’s ear.
oooo, we’re getting’ to the part about ME. Be “If you call 3 pounds grown up,” Bear re-
“Well, back in Vur-GIN-yuh, Mom an Dad sure to write all this down, Mr. Bonzo! Okay?” plied, nose-bumping his liddle bro.
hadda sweet Black Lab named Glory, an they “Three anna HALF,” corrected Boss firmly.
decided to get her a liddle brother, which “Absolutely, Boss,” I assured him. “K-9’s “Three anna HALF pounds!”
ended up bein’ ME. I joined the famly in Honor!” “Oops! Sorry!” said Bear with a grin anna
2010, when I was just an 8-week-old fluffball. wink, wrapping his mouth gently around
“Anyhow, Mom an Dad read up on what Boss’ entire head.
kinda liddle dog’d be best for me. An they Boss kicked his legs gleefully. “Cool, huh?”
found out that Toy Fox Terriers are sorta he said, popping up an nibblin’ Bear’s nose.
modified regular Smooth Fox Terriers, mixed “Woof!” I exclaimed. Then, “So, how do
with a liddle Chihuahua an a liddle Italian
Greyhound.”

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you poocheroos like it down her so far?” MARCH Rare distinction for attorney Villafranco
“We love it,” said Bear. “’Specially the
31 St. Lucie Farmers Market Art Fair. 10 There are a total of only 19 attorneys Enforcement Officers, and DUI Defense
beach. An the pool. I love swimming.’ Boss, a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring art from the in the state of Florida that hold the dis- Attorneys to determine the skills are
not so much.” tinction of being a Premier DUI Attorney. needed to get DUI cases successfully re-
Port St. Lucie Arts League. Admission and parking Leonard Villafranco, managing partner at solved.
“I love baths, though,” declared Boss. “I the law office of Villafranco & Garcia in
get SINK baths cuz I’m Sink Size.” to this one-day event is free. St. Lucie Farmers Port St. Lucie, is one of those attorneys. As a Premier DUI Attorney, Villafranco
The designation confirms he has the & Garcia have full access to all of these
“We’ve got lotsa pooch pals,” Bear contin- Market is located in St. Lucie West at 1855 SW skills, knowledge, training tools, resources resources. Combined, Villafranco and
ued. “On Christmas I played with our human and strategies that are needed for winning Garcia have more than 40 years of legal
brother Mike’s Cavachon, Holly. Boss didn’t Fountainview Blvd, behind Bob Evans. Celebrating DUI cases. experience.
cuz Holly’s Very Energetic. We see Costa an
Oakley (they’re Yellow Labs), Reggie (he’s a 25 years, the Port St. Lucie Arts League is a 501- The American Association of Pre- The firm is actively involved in the
Wheaton Terrier), and Smedley, a black pup- mier DUI Attorneys (AAPDA) offers its community and proudly support the Boys
py, on our walks. An I play in the back yard, C nonprofit organization made up of local profes- members a variety of resources to help & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County, Youth
but Boss doesn’t. clients and the individual practice. AAP- Sports, Roseanne Gregory Foundation
sional artists through a paid annual membership. DA have compiled detailed information and many other worthy organizations.
“Since I’m the Handy Snack Size, I can’t from Judges, Traffic Safety Resource
play in the yard with Bear, cuzza Hawks, With over 45 artist- members currently, the Port Prosecutors, DUI Prosecutors, current
Owls an Bobcats,” said Boss. “So I stay on the Law Enforcement Officers, former Law
pool deck.” St. Lucie Arts League works to advance, enhance
as how to report it and how to stop it. An annu-
“I guess I should admit,” admitted Bear, “I and sustain the cultural and artistic life within our al membership fee permits new and longtime
am a Chewer. You know, The Usual: sunglass- residents to participate in the Club’s numerous
es, shoes, the remote. An, um, also, I might, community. Visit www.stluciefarmersmarket.com. social activities. A social hour begins at 9 a.m. For
on occasion, nab Mom an Dad’s food, like, more information about the club, contact Caro-
last year, I ate Dad’s birthday cake. It was Car- Vendor spots open call 954-290-4559. lyn Snider at [email protected] org.
rot Cake. Delicious! An healthy! (Carrots are
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5 Surroundings (11) 1 Assess (8)
7 Sporty (8) 2 Bubbly (6)
8 Dressinggown (4) 3 Nibbles (6)
9 Star system (6) 4 Dread (4)
10 Unexpected (6) 5 Wasteful (11)
12 Documents (6) 6 PingPong (5,6)
14 Floor covering (6) 11 Time span (8)
15 Bread rolls (4) 13 Seal in a ring (6)
17 Salutation (8) 14 Frauds (6)
18 Stormy (11) 16 A few (4)

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ACROSS 106 It forms when you sit 55 Come to pass The Washington Post
107 Popular activity ctr. 60 Protein-synthesis director
1 Podium appurtenance 111 “Open sesame” utterer 62 Songwriter Silverstein THIS SIDE OF PARADISE By Merl Reagle
5 Talented 113 Tuscany city 64 Email directive
9 Irish advantage 115 1957 Literature Nobelist 65 Businessman Schindler SEASON ENDING SPECIAL EVENT!
13 Swallow, as pills 117 Unattractive one 66 Soak (up)
17 It gets depressed a lot 118 Spear vegetable, spelled 67 Poker challenge Port St. Lucie Art League
18 Follow 69 Cry of enlightenment
20 Russian river backwards 70 “The Swedish Nightingale” ART FAIR - Sun. Mar. 31, 10am-2pm
21 Russian city 120 Off hours 72 Hindu holy man
22 Pasting 123 Greek letters 73 Anesthetized Free Admission
24 Type of fortune telling 124 Leave suddenly 74 “Long time ___”
26 Boarding house?: abbr. 125 Car dealership offering 75 Eurasian mergansers
27 Fagin’s pal Bill 126 Was televised 76 Type of piece or pastry
28 Thugs 127 Give a hoot 77 Elected, to Hélène
30 Tattooed Grammy and Oscar 128 Word before 78 “___ your side”
79 Famed clown or gorilla
winner out or put 80 No sweat
31 Fairy or folk item 129 Reserved or restrained 81 Chef’s hangups?
33 Nora Charles portrayer 130 European blackbird 83 Winter downfall
34 Consider hastily 84 Dick Francis’s
35 Words in Sheep’s Clothing DOWN
1 ““Boulez’s New York Dead ___
author 88 Pizarro victim
36 Victim’s feeling Philharmonic successor 90 Give ___
38 1938 “marihuana classic” 2 Perfect
44 Restraint for Rex 3 ___ Kan (dog food) (exert to the max)
47 Be a crybaby 4 Architect’s add-ons 91 Fall (behind)
48 “___ the ramparts ...” 5 Roach-loving lizards 92 Warwick hit,
49 Biologist Metchnikoff 6 One way to sing
50 Probably won’t happen 7 Sufferer’s suffix “Walk ___”
54 Set right 8 Dull grayish brown 94 Out of line or AWOL
56 Soccer chant 9 Actress-singer Patti 99 Of insect wings
57 Govt. disability insurance 10 Prefix meaning “sky” 100 Versailles’s was famous
58 Trevanian’s The 11 Coolidge and others 101 Pantyhose woe
12 Dutch airline 102 Twain’s real first name
___ Sanction 13 “Our half-faced sun, 103 San Antonio player
59 Mr. Rubik 106 Dogie grabber
61 Congress’s TV channel striving ___” (Shak.) 108 Revolve with a whizzing
63 Dipped in inee 14 Laugh-In first name
66 Heroes, e.g. 15 The King and I co-star sound
68 Mountain-road curve 16 Ron of the TV jungle 109 Bedouin transit
69 Hint to the 12 theme words in 17 Cat call? 110 Like some beef or cheese
19 Ovum 111 “Life is ___ dream”
this puzzle 23 Troubles 112 Lab stuff
71 Signal 25 Like summer coffee 113 Pick out or recognize
72 Treasure hunter’s find 29 Steinbeck’s Lenny, e.g. 114 Majorca o Minorca
76 Resembling Bartletts 32 Part of an ultimatum 115 So long, to Sophia
81 Bamboo lover 34 Norton’s milieu 116 Stitch line
82 Oil-rich sultanate 35 Roundup buddy 118 Short time, briefly
83 Yale-race implement 37 Amazed cries 119 Not in sch.
85 Extinct bird 38 Do an autumn chore 121 Common Market: abbr.
86 Not quite right 39 A ___ of golf 122 Make bows
87 Ascension 40 “Feet, don’t fail ___”
89 Long faces 41 Sneak to a chapel
93 Van Gogh bro 42 Weaver Marner
95 Like a recruit 43 Observed
96 Spongy toy material 44 Say “thay” for “say”
97 Vex 45 Exxon, once
98 Freeway alternative 46 Others, to Octavius
102 Len Deighton novel 47 Dallas
104 MacDill AFB state 51 Common trait that’s rare?
105 Inactivity metaphor 52 Falsehood
53 Informal assent

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TO STOP AN ENDPLAY, A DEFENDER MUST RISE KQ9843

By Phillip Alder - Bridge Columnist AQ5

George S. Patton said, “I don’t measure a man’s success by how high he climbs, but how 7
high he bounces when he hits bottom.”
632
A bridge player’s success may be measured by how high he plays — as in this week’s deal.
WEST EAST
South is in six spades. West leads the diamond king. How should South plan the play and 5
how can East thwart his dastardly plan? 98432 —
KQJ9
After North responds with four diamonds, a splinter bid showing four-plus spades, at KJ9 K J 10 7 6
least game-going values and a singleton (or void) in diamonds, South wonders whether
his partner has both black-suit kings. If he does, seven spades will be anything between a 10 8 5 4 2
favorite and laydown. Could your partnership uncover those cards? Most couldn’t.
10 5 4
South could bank all on the club finesse, but there is a better approach. He should win
the opening lead, play a trump to dummy, cash the ace of hearts (discarding a low club SOUTH
from hand) and crossruff the red suits to eliminate them. Now declarer leads a club off the
dummy. If East contributes the four or five, South covers with his eight to effect an endplay. A J 10 7 6 2
West must either lead back into declarer’s ace-queen club tenace or concede a ruff-and-
sluff. —

However, note that East can foil this plan by playing the club 10. Then, South should win A63
with his ace, cross to dummy with a trump and lead a club toward his queen. He gets
home whenever East has the king or when West has the king singleton or doubleton. Here, AQ87
though, he goes down.
Dealer: South; Vulnerable: East-West
Whenever declarer has eliminated the side suits and is about to execute an endplay, second
hand must play high. The Bidding:

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST OPENING
1 Spades Pass 4 Diamonds Pass
6 Spades Pass Pass Pass LEAD:
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