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ST. LUCIE WOMEN Despite favorable crime stats,
TEAM UP TO MAKE PSL chief takes the long view
LASTING ‘IMPACT’
BY PATRICK McCALLISTER | Correspondent view. We haven’t gotten the final
BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Staff Writer exam yet.”
[email protected] The Florida Department of Law
Enforcement reported that inci- The state released the
Take a bunch of philanthropic dents of seven categorized crimes Semi-Annual Uniform Crime Re-
women. Add a spoonful of busi- are down in Port St. Lucie for the port toward the end of November.
ness savvy and a touch of media first half of 2017 over the same Florida’s crime volume dropped
know-how. What you have is Im- time last year. Chief John Bolduc about 2 percent statewide the first
pact 100 St. Lucie, a new organi- is holding off on celebrating. six months of this year compared
zation whose mission is to en- to the first six months of 2016.
hance the community through “That just covers January to Bolduc said Port St. Lucie saw a
strategic, high-impact grant June of 2017,” he said. “I don’t put larger drop in reported crimes
making. a lot of stock in that, because it’s
like getting a mid-semester re- CONTINUED ON PAGE A7
Impact 100 St. Lucie, which
began several months ago, is Dogs rescued from hell-hole house
based on a model found in oth-
er places, including Indian River PHOTO: MITCH KLOORFAIN STAFF REPORT
and Martin counties. There
are more than 25 founding LET THE HOOPLA BEGIN! Five dogs were removed from
members; the goal is to have a Port St. Lucie home following
at least 100 before the end Centennial High’s Elijah Phillips scores around Jensen Beach reports they had been aban-
of the year. Each woman do- doned.
nates $1,000 toward the grant High’s Zach Galinas during the annual Tip Off Classic at Fort
and $100 for administrative Pierce Central High School last week. Centennial won, 66-65.  The dogs, all pit bulls, had
costs. Committees review grant tried to chew their way through
applications, make site visits and a wall to escape the deplorable PHOTOS COURTESY PSL POLICE
conditions.
CONTINUED ON PAGE A3
Port St. Lucie Police and
Jurors Animal Control responded to
‘all rise’ to the home, located in the 4900
the occasion block of NW Ever Road, on Nov.
26, and found the animals. On
BY DEBBIE CARSON | Staff Writer scene, officers saw three of the
[email protected] dogs, described as in poor con-
dition, staring out the windows.
Ugh. The dreaded jury sum-
mons. There it is. Sitting on the The discovered an additional
kitchen counter. Will you have to two dogs that were very ill and
serve, and possibly sit on a jury extremely emaciated, according
for who knows how long? to police.

What if that feeling of dread Animal Control officers
could be replaced with a sense of donned Hazmat gear before
entering the home, which was
CONTINUED ON PAGE A8 filled with trash and animal fe-
ces. Bugs covered the majority
of the interior.

CONTINUED ON PAGE A7

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IMPACT 100 ST. LUCIE president of the board of Guardian

CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 for New Futures, is at the forefront

choose finalists. Finalists make a presen- of getting the group organized, and
tation and members vote on the organiza-
tion that will be awarded $100,000, which that other founding members are
comes from the women’s donations. The
donations are made annually and the pro- hosting informal, informational
cess begins anew.
gatherings or explain how the group
Linda Chastain, a member of the orga-
nizing committee, said that any organiza- can transform the county.
tion applying for the grant must meet the
qualification that the grant be “transfor- “We find the best way to share
mative.” That is why one large grant, rath-
er than smaller ones, will be awarded. the news is through the media

Chastain is a native of St. Lucie County and by hosting small gatherings,”
and very excited about the new group.
Chastain said.
“We are a passionate group of philan-
thropic women who understand that by “We find that whenever we meet
working collectively, we can make a trans-
formative difference,” she said. “We feel with potential members, we have
that we can do this in St. Lucie County and
grow in years to come with more than 100 the ability to have one-on-one con-
women.
versation and that works very well
“We have wanted to start an Impact
100 group. They are successful in Martin in a small setting.”
and Indian River and the time seemed
right. We thought of women in St. Lucie The group has not yet established
County who are business savvy and have
financial resources to start it. My passion a timeline for the grant process, but
is whatever organizing does to improve
the community and the lives (of those) they hope to begin after the first of
who live in it, especially families and
children.” the year. They hope that women

Chastain said that there were a number From left, Linda Chastain, Tina Hall, Robyn Hutchinson, Margo MacKenzie, Lisa Mead, Barbara Johnson, Debbie Butler, Judy Percy, and men will join or sponsor mem-
bers and will also make donations.
Cris Adams, Janice Cerveny and Patti Channon at a gathering for Impact 100 St. Lucie, a philanthropic organization whose mission is They will make a $100,000 grant,

to help nonprofits assist the community in innovative ways. PHOTO COURTESY OF IMPACT 100 ST. LUCIE

but if subsequent membership and

of things about the organization that ap- To get things going, Impact 100 St. Lucie donations raise more funds, they will es-

pealed to her. had a representative from the Indian River tablish a process for additional grants.

“You can do as little or as much as you County group to speak to them. Addition- Right now, they just want to spread the

want to,” she said. “You can just listen to ally, the Martin County Community Foun- word that they’re in town and they mean

the presentations if that’s all you want to dation is providing assistance, as well as business.

do. People can be as active as they choose serving as their fiscal agent.

to be. Each year, the $1,100 is renewable “They’re helping us so we don’t reinvent For more information about Impact 100

as an annual membership. The organiza- the wheel,” Chastain said. “It’s a nice col- St. Lucie, visit www.yourmccf.org/impact-

tion is open to men, if they want to join, laboration of women who want to see oth- 100sl Contact Debbie Butler at dbutler@

or they can sponsor a family member or er women succeed and grow and make a gfnf4kids.org. or 772-359- 2824.Member-

business associate. An organization or substantial difference.” ship forms can be downloaded and credit

business can sponsor an employee.” Chastain noted that Debbie Butler, cards are accepted for memberships. 

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Christmas tree lighting’s one colorful Tradition!

Paloma Parrotta performed PHOTOS: MITCH KLOORFAIN
with the True Crew Dance
team during the Christmas
tree lighting ceremonies
at Tradition Square last
Saturday. Scores of people
took part in an evening
peppered with holiday
music, and a petting zoo
and fireworks finale added
to the fun. For more stories
on holiday-themed pro-
ductions and events, see
the B section. 

PSL BUSINESSES LEAD ‘TOYS FOR TOTS’ CHARGE

BY DEBBIE CARSON | Staff Writer Last year the store’s customers filled imal, ball or doll for younger children, be collected through Dec. 15.
[email protected] three or four big boxes. donors hesitate to donate items for older For more information about the St. Luc-
children – being unsure if they would like
This year in St. Lucie County, thousands “The same people come in each year,” whatever the item is. ie County Marines Toys for Tots program,
of children will wake up Christmas morn- Chambers said of some of the donors. visit the website, fort-pierce-fl.toysfortots.
ing unsure what, if anything, had been left Dodson suggested donations of books, org, or call 866-838-7521.
for them under the tree. The Marine Toys It’s businesses such as the St. Lucie West board games, and makeup for the teen-
for Tots program is working to make sure The UPS Store that keep the local Marine set. To register to receive toys this year, go to
every child who needs a toy will get one Toys for Tots program going year after year. the website and click Request a Toy and fol-
– and businesses around the county are “We do this to help the community,” low the instructions posted there.
stepping up to help. Last year, the organization provided Dodson said of participating in Toys for
toys to 6,800 children in St. Lucie County, Tots. “There’s no point being in the com- St. Lucie West and Tradition Drop-off
“We need to do it,” said The UPS Store according to the local Toys for Tots web- munity if you can’t be a part of it.” locations (as listed on the website):
manager Monica Chambers, who runs the site, fort-pierce-fl.toysfortots.org. More
store in the St. Lucie West location, 1391 than 50 volunteers managed the collec- Anyone interested in donating can find  The UPS Store #3932: 1391 NW St.
NW St. Lucie West Blvd. She said the UPS tion, sorting and distribution. a partial list of drop-off sites on the Toys Lucie West Blvd.; 772-340-0043
franchise owner has had all the stores in for Tots website. The website lists about a
the area participate every year. “It makes While the website notes that toys are dozen locations – the largest, according to  AC Moore: 1725 NW St. Lucie West
me feel so good” to know the store is help- needed for those infant to 15 years old, Dodson. However, there are 70 businesses Blvd.; 772-206-3371
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CRIME STATISTICS quick. Bolduc said the Port St. Lucie Police protect themselves from these thieves. He locations drop off items at home between
Department can take only partial credit for said most are strictly opportunity crimi- stops if possible.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 the city’s low crime rates. nals with two methods of operation. One
is monitoring parking lots looking for signs Bolduc said when buying online, it’s a
from the first half of 2016 to the first half of “Probably the biggest influence on of potential targets. The other is going good idea to have a trusted person pick
2017. crime rate in Port St. Lucie is the commu- through neighborhoods at night checking up awaited delivered packages quickly if
nity has very high expectations and is very for open car doors. you can’t. “Try hard as you can not to have
“The total number is down 9.7 percent,” involved,” he said. “When they see some- packages delivered and left in front of your
he said. body snooping around somebody’s house, “Don’t leave things visible in the car,” door,” he said.
we get a call.” Bolduc said. He cited a borrowed slogan:
But … “I don’t get too wrapped up in the “‘Remove it, lock it, or lose it.’” Most crime-prevention experts also rec-
six-month report,” Bolduc said. “I like to Not all communities are like that, the ommend having wrapped holiday presents
look at long-term trends.” chief said. When doing holiday shopping in mul- out of view of any windows. Additionally,
tiple locations, place items into the trunk experts recommend keeping packages for
PSL held the state’s top spot for low The biggest crime problem in the city where you purchased them, not at the next desirable items, such as tablet computers,
crime rates in cities of 100,000 or more in lately, Bolduc said, is automobile break-ins. shopping stop. out of easy view after gift exchanges. When
the FDLE’s 2016 Unified Crime Report. Ac- recycling the packages, they recommend
cording to that state report, overall crime “Auto burglaries right now have been “It’s a bad idea to telegraph what’s in disassembling and placing them on the
dropped about 1 percent in Port St. Lucie our boon,” the chief explained. your car,” Bolduc said. bottoms of bins. 
from 2016 to 2017, although the population
increased about 1.3 percent. From 2010 to With the holiday shopping season in Better still, when shopping in multiple
2016, the overall crime rate – the number of swing, Bolduc said citizens can and should
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CrSeWekStWoanyy joy? For St. Lucie County residents sum- nated by Florida law,” said Joe Smith, St.
SW Tradition Lakes Blvd. moned to serve in the courthouse, that’s Lucie County’s Clerk of the Circuit Court.
SW Hartwick Dr. exactly what the Clerk of the Circuit Court “A few years ago, we started issuing cash
is hoping for. payments instead of mailing checks to
jurors. The cash makes it so much easier
Those who are selected to juries – and for jurors to donate directly to important
aren’t compensated by their employers – causes in our community.”
are paid between $15 and $30 each day
they serve. And many of them have used Over the past year, nearly 600 St. Lucie
that payment to further give back to their County jurors donated their $15 service
community – by donating it back to the payment, generating a total of $8,728 for

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during his lifetime. We will never be able to abeth) Giancontieri, Eric Giancontieri and better meet the needs of our community.
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nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; sister, Valerie Buscemi.
and many other loving family members and
friends. ROSE RUSSO, 89
Formerly of Port St. Lucie
STEPHEN L. GIANCONTIERI, 64
Port St. Lucie Rose Russo, 89, a former resident of Port St.
Lucie, departed this life Wednesday, Nov. 15.
Stephen Louis Giancontieri, 64, of Port St.
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in Boston, but moved to Long Island, N.Y., at Church in Port St. Lucie and St. Bernard’s
an early age. Catholic Church in Sunrise, Fla.

He and his family relocated to Florida 32 She is survived by her children, Donna,
years ago. While residing in New York, Ste- Frank, Anthony and Richard; six grandchil-
phen owned a plumbing company and in dren; and many other loving family mem-
Florida he owned a construction company. bers and friends. Rose was preceded in
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JURORS DONATE PAY cuit Court to donate funds to Guardian preciative of the donations to Voices for Voices for Children and the Clerk of the
ad Litem and one local domestic violence
CONTINUED FROM PAGE A8 shelter. Children. As a state agency, Guardian ad Circuit Court.

SafeSpace and Voices for Children. “Our clerk (Joe Smith) is a big propo- Litem cannot solicit funds for itself; that’s “We rely on citizens in the communi-
Since the program started two years nent of domestic violence awareness,”
said Joseph Abreu, communications where Voices for Children steps in. ty to help children in need,” he added,
ago, jurors have donated a total of $18,310. manager at the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
SafeSpace and Voices for Children serve Guardian ad Litem, an agency that pro- noting that the agency is always in need
Last year, jurors donated back $9,582,
those in need across the Treasure Coast. which was also split between SafeSpace vides legal representation for children in of volunteers to help those going through
SafeSpace offers victims of domestic vio- and Voices for Children.
lence safety, support and education, em- the court system, is able to provide what the court system.
powering them to create an independent “It speaks volumes” of how much ju-
life, free from violence. rors contribute to the community, Abreu the state deems a “minimum sufficient He said most anyone could be a Guard-
said – noting that, for many jurors, it’s
Voices for Children supports Guardian not just about serving on the jury but level of care.” ian.
ad Litem’s mission to speak for the best also donating the money. “I think it’s ad-
interests of abused and neglected chil- mirable.” “But that’s not all a child needs,” Nigro They cdhoenckeeadndtohcalveearaareLleiavbelMle2mbEeaacnkDs- I C A
dren in the courts. said, explaining that children often need ground
Guardian ad Litem Director of the 19th
State law allows for the Clerk of the Cir- Circuit Paul Nigro said the agency is ap- afterschool programs, summer camp op- of transportation, and also must com-

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men – who need to escape unsafe condi- The partnership with the Clerk of the “Little things make it easier” for those nan-Dyer at the administration center,
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shelter home come from St. Lucie Coun- Along with a constant need for financial Anyone interested in volunteering for manned 24/7 by a human – not machine,
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Brain reboot? Psychiatric care may see radical shift

BY MARIA CANFIELD | Correspondent One of these serotonin receptors – Dr. Liana Urfer. Carhart-Harris says, “Several of our pa-
called 1A – is thought to be particularly tients described feeling ‘reset’ after the
Even if you’re unfamiliar with serotonin, important. Evidence suggests that SSRIs PHOTO: DENISE RITCHIE treatment and often used computer anal-
a chemical messenger in the brain, you’ve increase activity at this receptor, which in ogies. For example, one said he felt like
likely heard of drugs such as Prozac, Pax- turn reduces activity in the brain’s “stress A growing body of evidence shows that in his brain had been ‘defragged’ like a com-
il and Zoloft that are designed to affect circuits,” helping ease symptoms of de- certain conditions – such as treatment-re- puter hard drive, and another said he felt
its function. Called SSRIs (Selective Sero- pression. But writing in the Journal of Psy- sistant depression, obsessive compulsive ‘rebooted.’” He adds, “In psychiatry, as in
tonin Reuptake Inhibitors), these drugs, chopharmacology, the UK researchers say disorder (OCD), and addiction – some brain science, things are rarely black and white,
which increase the amount of serotonin that this approach ignores the therapeutic circuitry could become entrenched, and and part of the approach we’re promoting
in the brain, are commonly prescribed as a importance of activating another sero- therefore resistant to change. Carhart-Har- is to have a more sophisticated model of
treatment for depression and other mental tonin receptor, called 2A. ris and his team suggest that activating the mental healthcare that isn’t just a drug or
health conditions. 2A receptor with medication could poten- psychotherapy, it’s both. I believe this is
tially allow the brain to enter into a more the future.”
Now, researchers from Imperial College flexible state, making the person more re-
London are suggesting that a better un- ceptive to psychotherapy. Dr. Urfer agrees that the combination of
derstanding of how serotonin works could medication and psychotherapy (which is
lead to a radical shift in psychiatric care. designed to help people change negative
behaviors and thought patterns) is often
Treasure Coast psychiatrist Liana Urfer the best approach for treating depression
says the research is “exciting, reasonable and other mental health conditions. She
and backed up by science.” She adds that says, “Because SSRIs target the 1A recep-
the study’s lead author, Dr. Carhart-Harris, tor, they are good at providing relief from
is well-known in the psychiatric commu- symptoms, which allows the person to live
nity as an innovator who, through his re- more comfortably. Adding treatments that
search and experiments, challenges tradi- target the 2A receptor could make the per-
tional thinking. son more engaged, more willing to push
themselves. This could make psychother-
It has long been known that serotonin apy more effective, taking treatment to the
helps brain cells communicate with each next level.”
other, playing an important role in sta-
bilizing mood and regulating stress. This Currently, there is one approved treat-
communication is through “receptors”; ment that activates the 2A receptor: elec-
SSRIs work by interacting with these re- troconvulsive therapy (ECT), a procedure
ceptors and boosting levels of serotonin in
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stimulus is used to produce a generalized icant development involves MDMA, the
seizure. According to the Mayo Clinic, ECT main ingredient in the recreational drug
can provide rapid, significant improve- Ecstasy. MDMA, which also activates the
ments in symptoms of several mental 2A receptor, has been granted a “Break-
health conditions, including severe de- through Therapy Designation” by the FDA
pression, severe mania, schizophrenia, for treatment of post-traumatic stress dis-
and the agitation and aggression some- order (PTSD).
times associated with dementia.
This designation indicates that the FDA
Clinical trials using Psilocybin to target believes that MDMA may have a “mean-
the 2A receptor also are underway. Psilo- ingful advantage” over available PTSD
cybin is a naturally occurring psychedel- medications, and signals the FDA’s intent
ic compound found in certain types of to help accelerate the approval process.
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This beautiful Verano home
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BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Correspondent Realty, said that all of the windows and the
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The house at 20008 S. Morolo Way is “The house is framed in sunlight,” she said.
the perfect blend of warmth and elegance. The delightful owners who joined us on
From the moment you open the gate and the tour were particularly excited about the
enter the inviting courtyard, you get a Eu- kitchen, 14-by-13.
ropean vibe. As you come inside to the en- “It’s amazing,” the lady of the house said.
tryway, the wood floors and archways set She proudly pointed out the on-trend, ex-
the tone of a welcoming place. tra-wide quartz countertops, the custom
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To the left of the entryway is the den, a nice- with molding atop the cabinets, the dou-
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TOP SALES OF THE WEEK

The holiday week, naturally, was somewhat quiet from a regional real estate perspective, but a modest
10 single-family residences and lots did change hands from Nov. 20-24.
The top sale of the week in Port St. Lucie was the home at 8816 Bally Bunion Road. First listed in
September for $565,000, the 4-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom, 3,187-square-foot house sold for $524,500
on Nov. 21.
The week’s next-best sale was the residence at 5837 NW Zenith Drive. First listed in September for
$349,950, this 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 2,369-square-foot house fetched $327,500 on Nov. 21.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS
ORIGINAL SELLING
PRICE
TOWN ADDRESS LISTED ASKING PRICE SOLD
$524,500
PORT SAINT LUCIE 8816 BALLY BUNION ROAD 9/29/2017 $565,000 11/21/2017 $327,500
PORT SAINT LUCIE 5837 NW ZENITH DRIVE 9/30/2017 $349,950 11/21/2017 $299,929
PORT SAINT LUCIE 12350 SW SILVERWOOD AVENUE 10/9/2017 $304,990 11/20/2017 $298,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 6113 NW GAUSE AVENUE 7/13/2017 $309,900 11/20/2017 $295,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 11781 SW BENNINGTON CIRCLE 6/20/2017 $300,000 11/21/2017 $230,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 5834 NW BEGONIA AVENUE 9/12/2017 $230,000 11/21/2017 $217,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 585 NW LAMBRUSCO DRIVE 7/5/2017 $229,000 11/20/2017 $215,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 10025 SW CANOSSA WAY 9/20/2017 $218,900 11/22/2017 $172,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 1015 NW TUSCANY DRIVE 4/7/2017 $189,000 11/20/2017 $133,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 8024 CARNOUSTIE PLACE 10/18/2017 $136,500 11/21/2017

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double ovens and cook top. Stainless steel kitchen appliance package. Laundry bath has a large Roman shower & seat. This home has 10’8” ceilings
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All dimensions, features, specifications and square footages are approximate and subject to change without notice. Maps, plans, landscaping and elevation All dimensions, features, specifications and square footages are approximate and subject to change without notice. Maps, plans, landscaping and elevation
renderings are artist’s conceptions, are not to scale, and may not accurately depict the homes or lots as they are built. renderings are artist’s conceptions, are not to scale, and may not accurately depict the homes or lots as they are built.

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HERE ARE SOME OF THE TOP RECENT TRADITION AND ST. LUCIE WEST REAL ESTATE SALES

5837 NW Zenith Drive, Port Saint Lucie 12350 SW Silverwood Avenue, Port Saint Lucie

Listing Date: 9/30/2017 Listing Date: 10/9/2017
Original Price: $349,950 Original Price: $304,990
Sold: 11/21/2017 Sold: 11/20/2017
Selling Price: $327,500 Selling Price: $299,929
Listing Agent: Kirk Young Listing Agent: Anne Kanjian

Selling Agent: ABC Realty Selling Agent: Real Estate Matters LLC

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6113 NW Gause Avenue, Port Saint Lucie 11781 SW Bennington Circle, Port Saint Lucie

Listing Date: 7/13/2017 Listing Date: 6/20/2017
Original Price: $309,900 Original Price: $300,000
Sold: 11/20/2017 Sold: 11/21/2017
Selling Price: $298,000 Selling Price: $295,000
Listing Agent: Janet Wingfield Listing Agent: Cesar Trujillo

Selling Agent: Coldwell Banker Selling Agent: Keller Williams Realty

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OPEN HOUSE, SUN. DEC. 3RD, 1PM - 3PM POPULAR ‘GULF STREAM’ MODEL GORGEOUS HOME WITH GOLF STUNNING ‘SIENA’ FLOOR PLAN
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Spacious floor plan on large .47 acre corner lot, 2.5 car garage RX-10372350 10759 SW Visconti Way
RX-10364158 1406 SW Osprey Cove RX-10363365 11280 SW Wyndham Way RX-10370850 10642 SW Capraia Way

PGA VILLAGE $379,900 PGA VILLAGE $359,000 TRADITION $359,000 ST.JAMES GOLF CLUB $298,900

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master suite, accordion shutters on all windows and doors.
appls, gas range, crown molding throughout, spacious brand NEW SS appliances, NEW A/C, screened lanai features gourmet kitchen w/two islands, granite, SS appls, tile t/o Low HOA fees that include cable and internet.
screened lanai with pool & hot tub w/pool & hot tub living areas, plantation shutters, paver patio + room for a pool RX-10347895 596 NW Waverly Circle

RX-10379335 7624 Greenbrier Cir. RX-10382937 9221 Short Chip Cir. RX-10380631 11779 SW Aventino Dr.

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ST. JAMES GOLF CLUB PGA VILLAGE THE LAKES AT TRADITION LAKE CHARLES

IMMACULATE LAKEFRONT HOME.3BR with an open floor plan OPEN HOUSE SUN, 12/3 1-4 pm BEAUTIFUL DIVOSTA POOL HOME BEAUTIFUL COURTYARD MODEL POOL HOME. 3BR, 3BA,
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LAKE FRONT POOL HOME. Well cared for 3BR, 2BA, 2CG, YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS HOUSE! Beautiful 3br, STUNNING ‘SIENA’ FLOOR PLAN WITH WATER VIEW, 3BR BEAUTIFUL POOL & LAKEVIEW HOME. Endless upgrades in
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screened lanai, beautiful pool overlooking lake screened patio overlooks 7th hole of The Ryder Cup Course b’fast area, extra-large lot. Welcome Home! great rm w/fireplace.
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RX-10367114 Under Contract! $334,900 RX-10343086 $320,000 RX-10370850 $439,900 RX-10340895 $462,500

TRADITION / VITALIA PGA VILLAGE OLEANDER AVE. CASCADES

VITALIA– SPECTACULAR ‘SEASPRAY’ MODEL WITH POOL OPEN HOUSE SUN, 12/3 1-4 PM STUNNING PRIVATE ESTATE LUXURY POOL HOME MODIFIED “DIAMOND” FLOOR PLAN
upgraded 3br, 2.5ba home, porcelain tile on diagonal, crown 2br+den, 3ba, 2,091 liv sq ft. Open spacious floor plan,SS 5br, 6.5ba, 3cg. Stunning features throughout! Theater, upgraded 3BR, 2BA, oversized 2CG, kitchen & bathrooms
moldings, custom built-ins appls,walk-in closets, new A/C gourmet kitchen, pool & more completely remodeled
Ryan Reagan 561-308-0807; Tony Reagan 772-333-0025 Donald and Lisa Baetzold 772-618-0026 Chris Chapdelaine 772-529-3748; Linda Olsinski 772-359-2227 Moira Feely Rekus 772-626-7812
RX-10353659 $549,000 7248 MAIDSTONE $339,000 RX-10378252 $1,100,000 RX-10373395 $350,000

TRADITION TRADITION / BEDFORD PARK PGA / VILLAGE LAKE FOREST

THE ESTATES – A TRUE GEM OF A HOME CHARMING 3BR, 2BA, 2CG. covered front porch + a back PALM BEACH COMES TO PGA VILLAGE INCREDIBLE LAKE VIEW. CBS 2BR PLUS den, 2BA, 2CG
3BR, 3BA, 3CG home. Open floor plan features gourmet kitchen, covered patio, large kitchen, formal dining & living rooms, plus Stunning 3br, 3ba, 3cg home with 24” polished marble floors, granite in kitchen & bathrooms, SS appls, community clubhouse
granite, SS appls family room. Close to downtown Tradition Square 48” Wolf stove w/pool, low HOA fees incs lawn & cable
Elise Danielian 772-418-2992; Isabelle Pollock 772-713-3221 Kay Rodriguez 772-486-2126 Diane Gault 772-342-7455 Michelle Agrusa 772-263-6131
RX-10380631 $359,000 RX-10371928 $269,000 RX-10339807 $659,000 RX-10382054 New Listing! $209,900

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the A.C.T. Studio Theatre in Stuart visiting Ebenezer Scrooge
this Saturday as “It’s a Wonderful
Life: A Live Radio Play.” Accord- in “A Christmas Carol.”
ing to Wikipedia, the film is a
1946 American fantasy/comedy/ PHOTO BY SEVIN BULLWINKLE COURTESY OF SOUTH FLORIDA DANCE COMPANY
drama directed by Frank Capra
and based on the short story
“The Greatest Gift.” George Bai-
ley (played in the film by Jimmy
Stewart) is a man who has given
up on his dreams and is planning
to take his own life one Christmas
Eve until his guardian angel, Clar-
ence, steps in to show him what
the world would be like without
him. The A.C.T. ensemble cast
brings a few dozen characters to
the stage to tell this uplifting story.
“It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio
Play” runs Saturdays and Sundays
through Dec. 17. Tickets are $25.

2 Has it really been half a cen-
tury since the “Sgt. Pepper’s
Lonely Hearts Club Band” album
rocked the rock world? This Sat-
urday, the Academy Orchestra,

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IRSC’S HOLIDAY MUSIC CONCERT WILL SPREAD THE LOVE!

BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Staff Writer and France, some modern holiday favor- “No one will be left out,” he said. PHOTO COURTESY OF INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE
[email protected] ites and lots of the unexpected. “There is music for everyone from the
most classically inclined to the most pop- and effects, the show is about the singers.
Dale Rieth is an ethnomusicologist “We are definitely saluting the conti- ularly inclined. There will be selections Rieth will bring some of his own touches to
with an interest in music from around the nent of Africa and African-American spir- from old Latin rituals through Pentatonix, the program.
world. In putting together the vocal mu- ituals from our cultural heritage,” he said. a contemporary a capella group. There are
sic program’s holiday music concert, he “There will be a sentence or two about the old standards from the Western (cultural) “For the Latin text, there will be three
looked to all sources for his “playlist. meaning of Chanukah and the lighting of canon.” versions of it. The first is very well known
the menorah and the 8th candle that is Of course, what would a holiday con- to choral musicians and the other two are
“This is a holiday concert,” he said. the miracle because there was enough oil cert be without sing-alongs? The audience more contemporary.”
“We have a program, entirely by our vo- to keep it burning. We’ll be singing in He- will be asked to make a joyful noise several
cal department. We salute the three major brew a traditional tune and a newly-com- times during the concert, including a rous- Rieth said that the singers will not stand
holiday, Christmas, Chanukah and Kwan- posed one.” ing (and wishful) “Let it Snow.” on risers in traditional choral-concert
zaa.” While there will be some special lighting form.
For the audience, that means the most Rieth said that the program is inclusive
traditional of carols from England, Italy of everyone. “There will be some interest on stage,”
he said. “The ‘Company’ singers will do
some choreography. There will be exterior

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the early 1950s, he worked at a variety of stories and listening. These days, he is the

radio stations. He was in Nashville when president of Starbrite Musical Productions, The Port St. Lucie Community Band presents

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BY PATRICK McCALLISTER | Correspondent Stage adaptations of Charles Dickens’ story directed by Thomas Servinsky, and Mc-
Cartney Mania (the popular South Flori-
It’s enough to make Ebenezer Scrooge smile. that introduced the world to Tiny Tim, Christmas da Beatles tribute band) come together in
what’s billed as “a symphonic/rock extrav-
Port St. Lucie’s South Florida Dance Company ghosts and Bob Cratchit started up pretty much aganza” celebrating Sgt. Pepper’s golden
anniversary, with arrangements and or-
will have its annual production of “A Christmas right after the book published in 1843. By 1844 chestration by Servinsky. You’ll actually be
able to experience the whole album, start
Carol,” this Saturday and Sunday at Fort Pierce’s there were at least three stage productions. It to finish, live on stage at the Lyric Theatre.
Show times are 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunrise Theatre. was among the earliest stories turned into a mo-
3 When I say “Jake Owen,” you say …
“There’s some classical ballet,” Brian Spector, tion picture with the 1901 “Scrooge, or, Marley’s “Yeeee-haw!” Vero’s very own coun-
try music star will be bringing his Beach
co-owner of the company, said. “There’s some Ghost.” There’s probably multiple adaptations of Town Music Festival (country and rock) to
the Indian River County Fairgrounds this
neo-classical ballet. There’s some contemporary “A Christmas Carol” in every artistic medium. coming weekend – Dec. 8 and 9 – and you
should absolutely grab your tickets pronto
(dance) and even some jazz.” “It’s really a wonderful story about the holiday
Jake Owen.
Spector said this is the sixth year the company tradition,” Spector said.
because this Music City county rock lumi-
is doing the holiday production at Sunrise. Making a unique version of “Carol” was a big nary draws crowds like bees to blossoms.
Check out the line-up: Friday Jake’s head-
“There’s always something new and something undertaking for South Florida Dance. “It took lining, of course. Featured artists include
David Nail, Claire Dunn and Scotty Emer-
different each year,” Spector said. about two years of planning and set building to ick. Saturday will be rockin’ out with head-
liner Bret Michaels and featured artists Gin
Spector said when he opened South Florida do it,” Spector said. “I’m very adamant if you put Blossoms, Edwin McCain, David Ray and
Adley Stump. Tickets: Friday, $69; Saturday,
Dance a decade ago doing an annual holiday St. Lucie West dancer Nina Sutcliffe and on a production, do ‘A-plus’ work or don’t do it.” $49; both, $99.
show was on the to-do list. Tradition’s Nicholas Holtz rehearse. In addition to creating a St. Lucie County ver-
4 The unsurpassed artistry of the nat-
“As a dance company, you always want to put PHOTO BY SEVIN BULLWINKLE COURTESY sion of “A Christmas Carol,” the Port St. Lucie ural world never ceases to amaze.
OF SOUTH FLORIDA DANCE COMPANY This Saturday and Sunday, Port St. Lucie
Botanical Gardens is presenting “’Twas the
on a winter production,” Spector said. “We want- dance company keeps revising it. Night Before,” a flower show with the holi-
day season in mind. A camera is always a
ed to do something holiday themed that wasn’t ‘The Nutcracker.’” He explained that as roles are cast, choreographers revise the good idea when you visit the Gardens and,
on Sunday, bring the kids as well, because
That classic two-act ballet has been around since the 1890s. production to highlight each dancer’s style and strengths. Santa is planning to drop by from 11 a.m.
to 1 p.m. Show hours are Saturday, 10 a.m.
Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov choreographed the ballet – an adap- “Every year we watch the DVD of the previous year and see what to 4 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Ad-
mission is free. 
tation of E.T.A. Hoffmann’s “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” we like and what can be enhanced,” Spector said. “The show gets

– to a score by Pyotr Tchaikovsky. better year after year.”

It wasn’t a smash. As for the sets, “we have two large storage units with cus-

The ballet only got intermittent performances for the next sev- tom-built sets just for ‘A Christmas Carrol,’” Spector explained.

eral decades. In the 1950s, American dance companies picked it South Florida Dance Company rents Sunrise Theatre – 117 S.

up and it took off. By the 1960s, “The Nutcracker” was firmly en- 2nd Street in Fort Pierce – which handles box office ticket sales.

trenched among modern Christmas traditions. Today some larger “This is the first year we’ve added a second show,” Spector said.

ballet companies make most of their yearly ticket sales with “The The first will be on Saturday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. The second will be

Nutcracker.” on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 3 p.m. Tickets range from $25 to $35.

Spector said South Florida wanted something different, be-

cause many good companies already do “The Nutcracker.” He said To get tickets online, visit www.sunrisetheatre.com. More about

through discussions choreographers settled on “A Christmas Carol.” South Florida Dance Company is at www.southfloridadance.com. 

STARBRITE MUSICAL technical, and the amount of lyrics is stun- ver,” Starr said. “When he opened his mouth
ning. I wondered how we would do it and to sing, everyone sang along with him on
CONTINUED FROM PAGE B7 make it look like ‘Les Mis.’ It’s a concert, with every single song. We’ve got him back. I saw
some narration. ... I’m very excited about Tony Monaco, who does Billy Joel, five years
include “A John Denver Tribute” with Ted this show.” ago and brought him to the Lyric. The band
Vigil Dec. 21, and “A Billy Joel Tribute” with of his is as spot-on for Billy Joel as you’ll see
Tony Monaco march 31. Starr describes himself as “a little crazy” in the U.S. We’ve sold out every single show
for having so much going on at a time when for five years.”
The “Les Mis” production will star Bar- he could be on the golf course or playing
ber and local favorite Shelley Keelor. It will bridge. Fortunately for audiences, produc- Starbrite Musical Productions presents
also have kids from Artists for a Cause. ing shows interests him far more, and, ever “A John Denver Tribute” Dec. 21, “Les Mis-
“Terry contacted eight children,” Starr said. the showman, his conversation comes back erables” in concert Jan. 11 and “A Billy Joel
“They’re magnificent talents. If they don’t go to the shows at the Lyric. Tribute” March 31 at the Lyric Theatre, 59 SW
to Broadway, it’s a travesty. There will be four Flagler Ave. Stuart. Call 772-287-7827 or or-
on stage and four as back up. The show is so “Ted Vigil, who does the John Denver der online at www.lyrictheatre.com. 
show, not only looks, but sounds like Den-

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Nothing but UP side to Christmas tree and wreath auction

BY PATRICK McCALLISTER | Correspondent Myers said. “People know us lated costs, so they can save many think that means they can’t find any
historically as ‘Harvest Food money to get out of and employment.
Christmas trees and wreaths are lifting and Outreach.’ We’re the reduce their chances
people UP. same organization but of falling back into “No, that’s not the case,” she said. “You just
changed our name food insecurity. have to look (for employment) differently.”
On Wednesday, Dec. 6, Abbiejean Rus- to better reflect our Participants pay
sell Care Center is raising money for United mission.” about a third of Myers said there are numerous other bar-
Against Poverty of St. Lucie County – known products usual riers to employment, such as an increasing
by the moniker UP – by hosting a Christmas Myers explained prices at the cen- number of employers running credit checks
tree and wreath auction. that United Against ter. The agency’s on perspective hires. The agency helps
Poverty goes long website explains: clients understand and fix their credit to,
“The main goal is to raise money for this in helping peo- “This contribution among other things, increase their employ-
organization for folks who live in this com- ple with a vari- gives them digni- ability.
munity,” said Marty Hopek, administrator at ety of services and ty and empower-
Abbeijean Russell. programs. “We follow ment to engage in life Abbiejean Russell asked a few of the busi-
our folks for up to three changing transformation- nesses, agencies and others it commonly
But, the auction is also a chance to show- years,” she said. “Our goal is works with to donate the Christmas trees
case the recently renovated care facility at to get them over the 200 per- al programs we offer at UP.” and wreaths.
700 S. 29th St. in Fort Pierce. cent federal poverty level.” Myers said there are a variety of
causes of poverty. For example, she “I think we’ll end up with a total of 12 trees
“We’ve gone through a lot of changes in At that point, research suggests, noted, generational poverty. That and wreaths,” Jimenez said. “We wanted
the building,” Hopek said. most are on good footing to make is, people growing up conditioned people who’d put quality into it.”
their ways without falling back to accept poverty as a norm. She
Jennifer Jimenez, director of marketing into acute, unmanageable finan- added that for many it includes a limit- The wreaths and trees will be available to
and mission, said Abbiejean Russell heard cial crises. Likely one of the social-ser- ed view of where they can work and in what view before the auction by visiting Abbiejean
about others in the industry hosting fund- vice agency’s most well-known programs is careers. Russell starting on Monday, Dec. 4. The facil-
raising auctions and liked the idea. Hopek its grocery center at 2520 Orange Ave., Fort “We are an employment training pro- ity is open to visitors from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
and she hit on the idea of the Christmas Pierce. It’s one of UP’s programs Hopek liked. gram,” Myers said, adding “we help people The auction will be on Dec. 6 from 5 p.m. to
wreath and tree auction and researched area overcome barriers to employment.” 7 p.m. and include complimentary refresh-
not-for-profits to see which they’d like to “Instead of giving it out, they subsidize For example, felony records – such as drug ments. In addition to the trees and wreaths,
work with. food,” he said. convictions – can make finding employment the facility will have a silent auction on other
more difficult. Myers, however, said too donated items, such as gift baskets.
Stephanie Myers, executive director at Myers explained that unlike traditional
United Against Poverty, said she was excit- food banks, United Against Poverty helps Myers said she is looking for opportunities
ed by the auction fundraiser. In addition to qualified recipients lower grocery and re- to talk about United Against Poverty to home-
being a fundraiser, it’s an opportunity to let owner associations and other groups. Her
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BY PATRICK McCALLISTER | Correspondent the intersection.” Mrs. P’s Dance & Acrobatic Studio and Bor- PHOTOS COURTESY OF MAIN STREET FORT PIERCE
That’s at the intersection of 2nd Street and ras Dance Company. The dancers will be on
A Magical Musical Christmas kicks off this two stages in the festival area. “He’s at the festival from 1:30 to 3:30 (p.m.).”
Sunday at the annual Sights & Sounds on Orange Avenue. Of course, Santa wants to meet with as
Second Festival and Parade. “At 1 p.m. we start our festival,” Gillette “We have a DJ come out and play holiday
music between dance groups,” Gillette said. many of the little ones as possible.
“This is our 29th downtown festival and said. Fort Pierce’s Club Pure will get the holi- “At 3:30 (p.m.) we move everybody off
parade,” Pam Gillette, marketing and events day party going with high-powered dancing. Additionally, the Sunrise Jazz Combo will
coordinator for Main Street Fort Peirce, said They won’t be the only ones. play holiday music. 2nd Street and the parade starts at 4 (p.m.),”
of the Fort Pierce event. “It’s really grown to Gillette said. “After the parade is completed,
be a huge parade. Last year we had 95 en- “We have several dance groups,” Gillette There’ll also be a special visitor. “Santa ar- (Mayor Linda Hudson) will light the Christ-
trants and this year we’re over 70.” said. Among them are True Crew Dance, rives by fire truck at 1:30 (p.m.),” Gillette said. mas tree at Avenue A and Indian River Drive.”

With more still signing up for the parade. Then get ready for 100,000 lights that’ll
The theme this year is “A Magical Musi-
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“It’s right in the middle of the street,” Gil-
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the parade and tree lighting. “We have pony and building their own
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Breakfast with Santa ... right in the St. Nick of time!

BY PATRICK McCALLISTER | Correspondent is a professional Santa.) Youths and children came to the rescue,” Rymer commented. selves or others to designated mental-health
17 and younger will get in free. Adults will be “They said, ‘We really want to be a part of it.’ facilities for evaluation and possible refer-
Here comes Santa Clause – right down admitted for $5, or an unwrapped toy for the They’re introducing the bounce houses and ence to civil court for voluntary or involun-
Northwest Peacock Boulevard. Toys for Tots of St. Lucie County drive. games.” tary treatment.

“We wanted to give something to the “They have an all-you-can-eat breakfast,” The Treasure Coast Photography Group When drugs or alcohol are involved, law
community and to create wholesome mem- Rymer said, with all the traditional holi- will be on hand. “Each child leaves with two enforcement can invoke the 1993 March-
ories that last a lifetime,” said Lisa Rymer, day-time favorites, such as pancakes, eggs, photos,” Rymer said. “One with Santa.” man Act, the Florida Substance Abuse Im-
chief development officer at New Horizons sausages. Not to mention a hot chocolate pairment Act.
of the Treasure Coast. bar and a ice cream sundae bar. The children will do crafts, too, including
making Christmas cards. “We have a detox unit for drugs and alco-
Santa will swing by Mets Stadium/First This is the second year New Horizons is hol,” Rymer said.
Data Field this Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon doing a breakfast with Santa. “They can put the photos in the cards,”
to dine with the children and pose for some Rymer explained. As the nation has seen, large tragedies can
pictures. (By the way, moms and dads, this “This year the (St. Lucie) Mets really strike in the most unexpected places. Some-
The breakfast is also a fundraiser. times mental-health providers must be will-
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$110000 Single + tax $150000 Family + tax New Horizons has about 11,000 clients a “We have a mobile crisis unit that’s op-
year. They range from children to adults. erational seven days a week and 365 days a
9 Hole Facility Weekly Men’s & Ladies Community members founded it back in year,” Rymer said. “We’re the only one in the
Tournaments 1958 in Fort Pierce to serve folks in St. Luc- region with a mental health crisis unit.”
Designed by ie. It’s expanded its services to Indian River,
Join our Ladies Golf Association Martin and Okeechobee counties over time. Mental health, it turns out, is about much
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The mental-health organization has a “We’ve learned people who struggle with
Professional, Kathy Cassese 104-bed facility on Midway Road that assists mental health die on average 28 years soon-
local law enforcement who must sometimes er than the general population,” Rymer said.
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Bonzo meets Maggie, a dental office princess!

I get lots of pats from the patients “It’s true. Trouble is, Mom an Dad
an snacks from the UPS man an I
have my own bed right here, see? always figure out it was me cuz I
An TOYS. See?”
Hi Dog Buddies! have a Guilty Look. I’ve gotta work
She grabbed a squashed-up or-
This week I had a fun yap with Maggie ange ball thingy an shook it. on my Poker Face.”
Hamilton, a pretty, slender, long-leggedy
pooch with a short, shiny brindle coat an “I’m pleased to meet you, Miss “So,” I asked, “what with your
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cute ears that stuck up, then flopped over at story.” ancestors an all, do you ever get the
the tips, so she always looks alert. Maggie’s
a Plott Hound, which I hadda Google: her She petooied the orange ball urge to hunt wild boars?”
German ancestors hunted wild boars (which thingy out. “Just before Christmas
are Big, Really Scary pigs, not the cute, pink 2011, Mom an Dad were visiting “Oooo, no! I wouldn’t know a
kind). Then, 1,400 dog years ago, a human frens down south an they decided
named Mr. Plott brought ’em over to North to check out the Bass Pro Shop. wild boar if I tripped over one. I
Carolina an they hunted not only boars but Well, right next door was the hu-
also BEARS an MOUNTAIN LIONS, for Lass- mane society, so, Mom says it was only hunt table scraps. I hang out
ie’s sake. Woof! spur-of-the-moment, they decided
to take a look around, cuz James in the break room at lunchtime in
Anyway, Maggie is real frenly and EE-ger. an Patrick, who were just puppies
We did the interview in her Mom’s an Dad’s themselves back then, wanted a case the girls drop anything on the
office where she spends a lotta time. When pooch. Plus, buhlieve it or not, Dad
me an my assistant came up to the reeCEPs- had NEVER HAD A DOG!” floor. They’re a fun bunch. I have
hun desk, Maggie almost jumped over it cuz
she was so excited. “Shut the kennel door!” I blurted. a birthday party every year. Mom
“I KNOW. So, anyway, they
“Hello, Mr. Bonzo! I’m Maggie Hamilton looked at all the dogs but none of gets a dog bone cake from Bark Ave-
and this is my Mom Holly an my Dad Mike. ’em were the Right One. They were
I also have two human brothers, James an gonna leave when one of the hu- nue and we wear pointy party hats.
Patrick; a Tortoiseshell cat sister, Muffin; an mane society ladies came in with
a Bearded Dragon brother, Bychee. Mom’s two puppies that had just been dropped off Mine’s pink. An then, on May 24, Ti-
a dentist for humans. I greet everybody an and hadda be PROcessed. An Guess What?”
“I think I can guess,” I said. ara Day, me an Mom an Dad an the

staff all wear sparkly tiaras. I’m the

office princess.”

“Whaddya do for exercise?”

“Me an James an Patrick aren’t

puppies anymore but we still play

Fetch. I go for walks, of course. I

Maggie. don’t swim, though, cuz my right

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of me bein’ a girl. It took a few days for me I told her. “Most pooches don’t have that

to get spiffed up, then, just after Christmas, much manual dexterity.”

they picked me up an we drove to my new “I’m a lucky girl, Mr. Bonzo. If it wasn’t for

Forever Home.” Bass Pro Shop an James having a girl’s name

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“Of course!”

She leaned closer and spoke softly. “See,

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Aparicio 74 Burning
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one’s Pendleton 21 Socialize at a 97 Heats glass
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organization? 104 Tightens, 30 Peeve feeling
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Sheehy 108 Ohio team doggie? buttons
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squared 131 Attract 48 Pal, in A 125 Paris when it
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as a picture DOWN lookalike WOOFGANG By Merl Reagle
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TEMPER OPTIMISM; TEND TO PESSIMISM NORTH
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Gladys Bronwyn Stern, a British author and critic who died in 1973, wrote, “Both WEST AJ EAST
optimists and pessimists contribute to our society. The optimist invents the airplane; and K972 985 Q 10 8
the pessimist, the parachute.” 752 AQ9863 Q 10 9 6
J643 KQ
A bridge player should be pessimistic unless he needs to be lucky to make or break the J5 SOUTH 10 7 4 2
contract. How would that approach help South in this deal? He is in three no-trump, A653
and West leads a fourth-highest spade two. Declarer tries dummy’s jack (in the hope K843
that West has led from king-queen-empty-fourth), but East covers with the queen. A 10 7 2
K
South might have responded one heart, but with game-forcing values he was right to
keep all of the suits in play. Six or seven diamonds might have been the best contract if Dealer: North; Vulnerable: Neither
North had a minor two-suiter. North’s two-club rebid guaranteed at least a six-card suit
and denied a four-card major. South bid what he hoped he could make. The Bidding:

Declarer starts with seven top tricks: one spade, two hearts, one diamond and three SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST OPENING
clubs. After taking the spade ace on the third round of the suit, the optimist unblocks his 1 Clubs Pass
club king, plays a heart to dummy’s ace, then cashes the club ace and queen. However, 1 Diamonds Pass 2 Clubs Pass LEAD:
when West discards on the third club, the contract can no longer be made. Yes, if clubs Pass Pass 2 Spades
are 3-3, South wins 10 tricks, but that is against the odds. 3 NT Pass

The pessimist sees that he needs only five club winners, not six. He overtakes his king
with dummy’s ace and cashes the queen, happy to see the jack appear from West.
Declarer drives out the club 10 and claims. Note, though, that he also succeeds if clubs
are 3-3, just not with an overtrick.

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PERFECT YOUR PUTTING TO SHAVE OFF STROKES Kevin’s
Kures
You have often heard it said that putting your putting average down from the most 6. Directional Control. Keep in mind
is the most important part of the game. common 38-40 putts per round to the de- that directional control in putting is 99 book “Golf Everyone,” published by Hunter
It probably is. The numbers support this sired 28-32 putts per round. percent attributed to face angle! The back Textbooks. Perkins may be reached at 561-
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green. Many people feel that putting is an and thoughts on how to improve your Some finals thoughts: Great putters facademy.com. 
individual thing and somehow immune putting: practice very hard. Stick to the funda-
to good fundamentals and personal pref- mentals that I have recommended and
erence, or that comfort is the way to go. 1. Speed. This is the most important put in the hours on the practice green and
Well, I completely disagree! Putting must fundamental to master in putting. You you will really improve on this vital part
also follow sound fundamentals. Applica- must control your speed. Without prop- of the game!
tion of these fundamentals will allow you er pacing you will not be able to time the
to avoid three- and four-putting, and get break on putts that turn quite a bit. If you Kevin Perkins is a PGA Master Profes-
hit the putt too hard, the break will take sional. He operates his Golf Academy at
THRILL FOR LILY! place too late. If you hit the putt too softly, The Evergreen Club, has hosted and pro-
the break will take place too early. Hitting duced his own television and radio shows,
Lily Lai got the jump on Thanks- your putts solidly (sweet spot) and apply- and has authored the golf instructional
giving by stuffing her tee shot on ing the proper length of stroke will deter-
the third hole of the PGA Golf Club’s mine your ability to control your speed.
Dye course a for hole in one. A PGA
resident, she used a 7-iron on the 2. Eyes and Imagination. You must
108-yard hole. Congrats, Lily!  read your putts properly and then visual-
ize the putt with your imagination. Both
of these skills can only be developed with
practice and play. Practice a good pre-
putt routine by looking at the putt from
multiple angles.

3. Swing Itself. I can’t encourage you
enough to become a swinger of your put-
ter and arms. This is commonly called
pendulum putting. Avoid being a pop
putter or hitting the ball. Swing your arms
and putter and allow the ball to get in the
way of the swing.

4. Set-up Fundamentals. Place the ball
1 inch inside your left heel, good posture
with the weight on the balls of your feet.
Bend from your hips and place your butt
out, just like in the full swing. Arms hang-
ing freely from your shoulders, with just
a slight amount of angle in both elbows.
Place your eyes directly over the ball. The
wrists should arch up slightly with both
thumbs running straight down the flat
part of the grip. Place the grip in the life-
line of each hand. Both V’s of each hand
should point to each cheek of your face.
Also the alignment process: five lines of
alignment -- target line, ball line, putter
face line, toe line and ball position line.
The five lines form an “H” pattern.

5. Type of putter. I would encourage a
face-balanced, mallet-style putter. Also,
please have your putter fitted to ensure
that the lie angle, loft of the clubface and
shaft length are optimal.

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