10/05/2018 ISSUE 40

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VOLUME 3, ISSUE 40 YOUR INDEPENDENT LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2018

Cops: Thieves
targeting Ford
pickup trucks

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Seasonal hiring cited as county employment numbers rise
Thieves appear to be on the
BY PATRICK McCALLISTER | Correspondent dents),” offered Jennifer Dubey, said. “They’re starting to look for percent. In the same period the prowl throughout Port St. Lucie in
communications director at Ca- their seasonal help.” state’s not-seasonally-adjusted un- search of Ford pickup trucks.
St. Lucie employment edged reerSource Research Coast. employment rate dropped from 4
up from July to August, according The state released its latest jobs percent to 3.8 percent. The nation The stolen trucks are not being
to the Florida Department of Eco- Additionally, she said it’s an indi- report on Friday, Sept. 21. The re- went from a not-seasonally-ad- stripped down for parts; instead
nomic Opportunity. cation that local retailers are gear- port covered August. From July to justed rate of 4.1 percent to 3.9 they are being used in the com-
ing up for the seasonal residents August, the county’s not-season- percent. Much of the employment mission of other crimes.
“To me that indication is the and holiday shopping season. ally-adjusted unemployment rate
hospitality industry is starting dropped from 5.1 percent to 4.7 CONTINUED ON PAGE A4 Port St. Lucie Police Detectives
to gear up for the (seasonal resi- “That’s a key factor as well,” she Al Corona and Mike Cimino are
leading the investigation into the
thefts of three such pickups, and
an attempted theft of a fourth. The
three stolen trucks, either F-250s
or F-350s, have since been recov-
ered in the Miami area.

“We’ve got a pretty good lead on
what they’re being used for,” Det.
Cimino said. He would not elabo-
rate given the active nature of the
investigation, but did note that the
trucks are being targeted for their
load capacity.

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Tariffs not seen having major The county Humane Society’s Glades Cut Off Road location. PHOTO: LINDA THIBEAULT HUMANE SOCIETY REGROUPS AFTER
county impact yet UNFLATTERING INSPECTION REPORT

BY DEBBIE CARSON | Staff Writer BY DEBBIE CARSON | Staff Writer
[email protected] [email protected]

The costs of road and oth- The last couple of weeks have been rough on the
er projects in the City of Port Humane Society of St. Lucie County. A less-than-flatter-
St. Lucie and St. Lucie Coun- ing inspection report revealed issues that led government
ty remain unchanged de- agencies to reconsider agreements with the agency.
spite the seemingly endless list of
items from China subjected to U.S.-imposed tariffs. But through all that, the Humane Society is taking the
The price tags, for now, do not reflect additional fees challenges in stride, according to agency spokesman Da-
tacked onto Chinese steel and aluminum and other vid Lynch.
materials used in various construction projects.
He said the organization is seeing an increased aware-
CONTINUED ON PAGE A3 ness in the community of the struggles the Humane Society
has, and members of the community

CONTINUED ON PAGE A6

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GAMES B16-B18 REAL ESTATE A19-A28

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TARIFFS’ IMPACT

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“At this time, we are not aware of any spe- A loving tribute to Jessica
cific impacts to county projects, but we hav-
en’t bid any larger projects recently,” said St. PHOTO: LINDA THIBEAULT
Lucie County Engineer Kim Graham.
Port St. Lucie Mayor Gregory Oravec addresses a gathering including Jessica Clinton’s
Tariffs on steel and aluminum, which mother and godmother – Cheryl Lalloo and Roseanne Outten – at the unveiling of a
the U.S. imposed on China earlier this year,
could – in theory – affect the cost of bridge memorial plaque at Jessica Clinton Park last Saturday. The plaque honored the 15th anniversary of
replacements as well as culvert replace- Clinton’s passing; she died in 2003 following a cheerleading practice from an undiagnosed heart condition. 
ments, according to Graham.
said. The potential $7,000 hike would have nothing formal in writing that certain tariffs projects would be re-evaluated to find other
Bridge projects require steel beams and represented a 7 percent increase to the proj- would affect price tags for projects. ways to offset the expense.
rebar, while culvert replacements use corru- ect’s budget.
gated metal and aluminum pipes. If tariffs were to increase project budgets, Pickle said the district would do what it
“Every $7,000 we can save,” the farther Pickle said he would expect the district to could to avoid increasing tax rates and fees,
“If there are any tariffs that impact con- the budget can stretch, Pickle said. absorb the additional costs through its un- and nothing he sees in the immediate fu-
crete, this will also increase costs to the restricted fund. If the unrestricted fund were ture gives him concern that tax rates or fees
county. But right now it is too early to Pickle noted that the district has not re- unable to take the financial hit, he said the would be changing anytime soon. 
tell,” Graham said. ceived any notices from other vendors, and

The City of Port St. Lucie also appears
unscathed thus far in the China-U.S. tariff
tit-for-tat.

“I have no reports of delays or increases
at this time,” Roxanne Chesser, of Port St.
Lucie Public Works, said.

But while neither the city nor county have
experienced any changes due to the tariff
spat, the St. Lucie West Services District was
warned price increases were coming.

Dennis Pickle, district manager, told St.
Lucie Voice that they had heard from a ven-
dor that the equipment they were planning
to purchase in the near future could see a
price increase of $7,000 due to the tariffs.

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AUGUST JOBS REPORT AS GOOD AS IT GETS ...

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struggle these days isn’t for candidates to St. Lucie West Centennial’s Cedrick Wilcox (No. 21) floats up to catch a
find jobs. It’s for employers to find workers. huge pass at last Friday night’s game against Vero Beach High School
CareerSource is co-hosting two upcoming at South County Stadium in Port St. Lucie, while Vero kicker Braden
job fairs to help. The first will be on Thurs- Dick, left, sends a punt downfield. Visiting Vero Beach won the battle
day, Oct. 11, at the Indian River State College of unbeaten Treasure Coast powerhouses, 20-15. 
Stuart campus, 2400 SE Salerno Road (from
3 p.m. to 6 p.m.). PHOTOS: ANTHONY INSWASTY

“This is a biannual job fair in partner- but many employers have asked the state to vious 30 days, are counted as unemployed. declined from 62.9 percent to 62.7 percent
ship with several community partners,” said continue the initiative, because they want to Discouraged workers – those who are able from July to August. The workforce partici-
Dubey. “This is targeted for aviation, marine hire veterans. to work and want jobs, but have not sought pation rate has declined over the last decade
and manufacturing.” employment in the previous 30 days – are from being in the high 65 to low 66 percent
The national and state unemployment not counted in the unemployment figure. range in 2008 to the 62 percent range since
While job seekers don’t have to register for rates are calculated using a variety of meth- Many call this “shadow unemployment,” March. That’s the last time the national labor
the Martin County Fall Career Fair, they can. ods. Among them are random telephone in- and it’s inherently difficult to track due to force participation rate was 63 percent.
It’s highly recommended. “If they register, terviews with people in working ages. Those variations for why people don’t seek jobs.
they can get in quicker,” Dubey said. that are able to work and report not having To register for the Martin County Fall Job
jobs, but looked for employment in the pre- The national labor force participation rate Fair, visit www.careersourcerc.com. 
She said that, as of press time, 19 employ-
ers were registered for the event, but Dubey
expects more. She said many of the employ-
ers are committed to interviewing job seek-
ers on the spot.

The other job fair is part of the state’s an-
nual Paychecks for Patriots week, Nov. 5-9.
The local veterans-preference job fair will be
on Wednesday, Nov. 7.

“It’s geared for veterans and their fam-
ily members, but it is open to the public,”
Dubey said. “Veterans and their families re-
ceive priority service.”

That job fair will come in two parts at four
locations. From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. employers
will meet with job seekers at CareerSource’s
Martin and Indian River offices; 1880 82nd
Ave., Suite 103, in Vero Beach, and 710 SE
Central Parkway, Stuart.

From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., employers will be
at the two St. Lucie County locations: 584
NW University Blvd. in St. Lucie West, and
2101 Ave. Q in Fort Pierce.

The Florida Department of Economic
Opportunity, Florida National Guard and
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
co-sponsor Paycheck for Patriots. The ini-
tiative launched in 2012, at a time when vet-
erans had above-average unemployment in
some, especially younger, cohorts.

At the time, Florida’s unemployment rate
was slowly improving from the Great Reces-
sion, but still high. It was inching to and just
below 8 percent for much of 2012. Today,
the jobs picture is improved for everybody,



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HUMANE SOCIETY the Humane Society does not expire until Just for kicks PHOTO: LINDA THIBEAULT
next year. However, under the terms of the
CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 contract, the city could terminate the con- Clint Schallock, 11, plays kickball with Renaissance Charter School of St. Lucie staff and students during ‘Nickelodeon’s
tract with 30 days written notice. It could Worldwide Day of Play’ last Saturday. The annual event gets kids off their electronic devices and outside playing.
are stepping forward to help. “Now is a good then opt for a month-to-month contract
time to get involved,” Lynch said. in keeping with St. Lucie County and Fort Clarification increase in property values of about 11
Pierce. percent.
In September, a county animal control Last week’s edition of St. Lucie Voice
inspection of the Glades Cut Off Road lo- As of press time, there had been no pub- carried a budget-related story titled While true, the statement is not
cation found generally “acceptable” condi- lic discussion at the City Council level re- “Slight tax-bill increases in store for city entirely accurate as it does not take into
tions, but revealed indoor temperatures in garding the matter. and county residents.” account properties protected by home-
the 90s, some dirty kennels and litter box- stead exemptions.
es, and noted a lack of outdoor time for the Prior to the contract modifications, St. The article noted that property own-
dogs. Lucie’s annual budget for the Humane ers in the City of Port St. Lucie would Homestead exemptions cap the
Society was $230,000, while Fort Pierce see the city portion of their tax bill taxable value increase. In this case,
“It’s no secret” the Humane Society is paid $133,000. Port St. Lucie’s budget is increase by about 6 percent, given an those with homesteaded properties can
over-crowded, Lynch said, adding that the $152,500. expect to see a 3 percent increase in
agency is tasked with taking in all dogs and their tax bill. 
cats. “We’re saving more lives this year” All three government agencies contract-
than last, he said. ed the Humane Society of St. Lucie County
to provide animal control services includ-
The Humane Society remained mum ing housing, care, adoption and reunifica-
regarding the inspection report in Septem- tions.
ber, deferring comment until the report
was finalized. In the event the governments were to
no longer wish to work with the Humane
Lynch said the agency’s board chair Society, another animal-oriented agency
was due to release a public statement this would likely be tapped.
week; it was not available to St. Lucie Voice
as of press time. “We do not, quite frankly, want to get
into the kennel business,” Deputy County
Following the inspection report, both Administrator Jeff Bremer told the County
the St. Lucie County Board of Commis- Commission last month during their dis-
sioners and the Fort Pierce City Council cussion of the inspection.
raised concerns about how the agency was
performing. Commissioners agreed with Bremer’s
assessment.
Both governments decided to renew
their contracts with the Humane Society, “The animals are a priority,” Commis-
but on a month-to-month basis, instead of sioner Cathy Townsend said, “just like safe-
the previous annual contract. ty in the schools and everything else.”

The City of Port St. Lucie’s contract with “I will pray this can be straightened out,”
she added. 

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HILLCREST MEMORIAL GARDENS BOND MOVE SAVES DISTRICT BIG BUCKS

FERNHILL MEMORIAL GARDENS BY PATRICK McCALLISTER | Correspondent “This one was at about 5 percent. We chose
to refinance it and got it down to 3.6 percent.
Celebration lives The St. Lucie West Services District is It stayed there from 2014 until 2018, when it
getting a discount. At its last regular meet- went up to 4.17.”
with ing, the Board of Supervisors approved an
amendment to a 2014 bond refinancing that After Sun Trust and MPS Capital crunched
AYCOCK FUNERAL HOMES will save it nearly a cool $1 million. some numbers, the bank figured out a way
to drop the interest on that bond to 3.3 per-
The Dignity Memorial professional provider network An unexpected thing happened last year. cent. “Which is actually lower than it was
is here to guide you every step of the way When Congress passed the tax reform bill, when we refinanced it,” Pickle said.
the interest rate on the district’s bonds in-
Our professional, experienced and dedicated creased due to changes in the corporate The 30-year, $12 million bond was issued
staff provides exceptional, compassionate care tax structure. The district has three bonds around 2005 for system improvements. With
to families at a difficult time in their lives. which utility users are paying down. It has the bond amendment, the district is paying
• Funeral & burial services of all faiths & cultures two others that come from the district’s gen- about $450,000 on the bond this year. It goes
• Personalized service from time honored eral fund. Sun Trust, which holds the bonds, up incrementally until 2031. Then it goes
traditions, personal photographs to favorite raised the rates in response. from $564,600 to $2.2 million.
reading & songs
“All of our bonds went up this last year, That’s not as big a system shock as it
except for the Lake Harvey bond,” district might seem. Before that large jump other
manager Dennis Pickle said. bonds will be paid off, reducing the district’s
debt service by about $2 million. “This is an
Still, the rates were below 4 percent. Ex- odd structure bond,” Pickle said. “The prin-
cept for one. MPS Capital Markets, which ciple is heavy on the last five years.”
handles bonds for the district, noticed it
during a review. The amendment reduces the payoff by
about $950,000 over the life of the bond. The
“They’d seen where the interest had gone district – which hasn’t raised its rates since
up to 4.17 percent, because of the corporate 2010 – has been aggressive about refinanc-
tax rate,” Pickle said. ing bonds. “Overall we’ll save about $22
million over the terms with the bonds we’ve
The bond was refinanced four years ago. refinanced,” Pickle said. 
“We did refinance it in 2014, which allowed
us to get a lower interest rate,” Pickle said.

STOLEN PICKUP TRUCKS

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AYCOCK FUNERAL HOMES Port St. Lucie is one of a handful of com- PHOTO COURTESY OF PORT ST. LUCIE POLICE DEPARTMENT
munities seeing an uptick in Ford pickup
PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA truck-specific auto thefts. Jupiter has report- recovered were taken to a tow yard for pro-
ed eight cases. Miami has had “quite a few,” cessing. Port St. Lucie police sent a crime
Aycock at Tradition NEWEST LOCATION Det. Cimino said. scene technician to lift prints and collect
Life Celebration Center Aycock at Tradition other physical evidence prior to releasing
The detectives explained that the trucks the vehicles to their owners.
Port St. Lucie Life Celebration Center are older, ranging from 2004 to 2007. Some
are diesel, others not. Det. Cimino said their No arrests have been made and no sus-
772-618-2336 SW Tradition Lakes Blvd. theory is that the Ford F-250s and F-350s are pect information has been released. Detec-
CrSeWekStWoanyy being targeted because they are relatively tives Corona and Cimino ask that anyone
Floresta Drive SW Stony Creek Way SW Tradition Lakes Blvd. SW Keating Dr. easier to steal than other trucks. “The way who might have information about these in-
1504 SE Floresta Drive SW Hartwick Dr. they (the criminals) are doing it isn’t elabo- cidents or observes any suspicious activities
Tradition Pkwy. SW Stony Creek Way SW Elsinore Dr. rate,” he said. to contact them.
Port St. Lucie Tradition Pkwy.
The detectives said the criminals are driv- Det. Corona can be reached at 772-344-
772-878-0049 ing off with the trucks, not loading them 4080, while Det. Cimino can be reached at
onto trailers and hauling them away. The 772-344-4124. Those with information who
Fernhill Memorial thieves pop the locks to gain access and wish to remain anonymous can call Treasure
Gardens, Stuart force the ignition. Coast Crime Stoppers at 800-273-TIPS (8477).
772-283-6246
The detectives encourage Ford truck INCIDENTS AT A GLANCE
Aycock Funeral Home owners to further secure their vehicles by  3000 block SW Crumpacker St. – Sept.
Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, ensuring vehicles are locked and keys are
not left inside. 9/10: Locked, key in ignition
Fort Pierce  3000 block SW Laffite St. – Sept. 10/11:
If a pickup truck owner has a surveillance
772-461-8912 system, he/she is urged to make sure it is Locked, keys secured by owner
up to date and a camera is able to see the  1000 block SW Aledo Lane – Sept.
truck. A working alarm system on the vehi-
cle would also help deter would-be vehicle 10/11: ATTEMPTED - Door locks punched
thieves.  100 block SW Burlington St. – Sept. 16:

Technology can further assist, according No signs of force. 
to Det. Cimino, who explained that some
alarm systems are tied to apps that can alert
the owner’s phone in real time. Manual and
remote kill switches as well as system inter-
rupters could also be installed.

Det. Corona said that the three trucks

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IN LOVING MEMORY rington, R.I., living there for 53 years before ZORAIDA GONZALEZ, 86
moving Port St. Lucie in 2016. Port St. Lucie
EDWARD S. AKUCEWICH JR., 81 Akucewich-Thomas (Randy); as well as 15
Port St. Lucie grandchildren. ELIZABETH ANN HASSLER BIBB, 73 Zoraida Gonzalez, 86, of Port St. Lucie
Port St. Lucie passed away Sept. 24 at Treasure Coast Hos-
Edward Steven Akucewich Jr., 81, of PGA Ed and Paula had been married 60 years. pice.
Village in Port St. Lucie passed away peace- Edward graduated in 1955 from Tolman Elizabeth Ann Hassler Bibb, 73, of Port
fully on Sept. 16 at home, surrounded by his High School in Pawtucket, R.I. He was a St. Lucie died Saturday, Sept. 22, at Treasure She was born in Anasco, Puerto Rico.
family after a battle with ALS. Born in Paw- Rhode Island All-State guard during high Coast Hospice in Fort Pierce. She was born Zoraida was a homemaker in her own
tucket, R.I., he was the son of Edward Steven school. He played football at the Universi- in Washington, D.C., to Howard and Marga- home, and enjoyed crocheting, playing bin-
and Josephine (Wojick) Akucewich. ty of Maine, where he graduated with a B.S. ret Hassler. Ann was a resident of the Trea- go and working in her garden.
in 1959, and received his master’s degree in sure Coast for 40 years. Zoraida is survived by her loving hus-
In addition to his wife, Paula Helene (nee 1963 from the University of Hartford. band of 61 years, Juan Ramon “Ray” Gonza-
Bert), he is survived by his three children, He was a physical education teacher for 30 She was a member of the Amvets locally, lez; daughter, America Falconi (Fernando);
Edward Steven Akucewich III (Kathryn), Guy years at Portsmouth (R.I.) High School. and retired from the Sears Department Store. grandchildren, Robert, Daniel, Jonathan and
Douglas Akucewich (Susan), and Lisa Helene Ed and Paula raised their family in Bar- Matthew; great-granddaughter, Charlotte;
She was predeceased by her husband, brothers, Frank and Joe; and sisters, Lilly and
Harold E. Bibb. She leaves behind her closest Gloria.
friend, Susan Marsh, of Port St. Lucie.

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End of Add beauty and ‘WHAT IFS’ ANSWERED AT
Summer SALES-TAX OPEN HOUSES
Clearance! natural light to your
EXISTING entryway BY DEBBIE CARSON | Staff Writer Mieras said the purpose of the game
in about an hour! [email protected] was to show players just how far $6.5
million can actually go in a fun way that
• Glass patterns • Patio & Sliding Representatives from Port St. Lucie, St. might stick with them. “That was the
for every style Glass Doors Lucie County and Fort Pierce last week idea,” she said – educate and have fun.
and budget held open houses to explain to residents
• Framed / the half-cent sales tax question on the Lourdes Lassales and Juan Peralta
• Customize to Frameless Nov. 6 ballot and educate them on what spent several minutes at Oxbow’s table
your style Shower Units the funds generated by the measure could where a representative explained the im-
be used for. portance of the proposed water quality
• Impact Glass • Etching projects.
• Wood Interior/ • Schlage & Fusion Two years ago, that same ballot ques-
tion was asked – and voters said “No.” “I was very curious,” Lassales said. “I
Exterior Doors Hardware This go-round, the different governmen- had heard about the tax” but didn’t know
• Fiberglass • Mirror Wraps tal entities are working more coopera- much about it.
tively and proactively to get the word out
Doors about the referendum. The Torino resident said that she was
willing to support the referendum after
In the half-cent sales tax is approved, the open house. Prior to, she was unde-
Port St. Lucie would like to spend near- cided.
ly $82 million over the next 10 years on
projects such as improving St. Lucie West Lassales pointed to the 10-year time-
Boulevard, making intersection improve- frame for the sales tax collection and the
ments within Torino, improving Floresta, oversight that would be in place to en-
and repaving roads. sure the dollars are spent as promised. “It
seems like they planned,” she said.
St. Lucie County also has a list of proj-
ects – $79 million worth – in the same Others who attended the open house
timeframe, including upgrades to Prima at the Port St. Lucie Community Center,
Vista Boulevard, McCarty Road Bridge including Realtor Paul Schall of Coldwell
over Ten Mile Creek, and various side- Banker, took a few minutes to don a vir-
walks. tual reality headset and take a “drive” and
“walk” along city streets.
The governments themselves cannot
advocate for or against referenda on the Schall relayed his experience as he
ballot; they can only educate about what “drove” along pothole-riddled roads and
the results could entail. But individuals, again along the same road repaved. He
speaking for themselves on their own called out to a pedestrian who was walk-
time, have more wiggle room. ing too close to the road due to the lack of
sidewalks.
At last week’s open house, Shannon
Mieras, a project manager for the St. Luc- At the end of the demonstration, Schall
ie County Public Works Department, and was all smiles. “I like roller coasters,” he
her team crafted an oversized Monopo- said.
ly-style board game representing the var-
ious projects that could be funded if the Schall said he supports the half-cent
sales tax initiative were approved. sales tax and plans to promote it at his
upcoming homeowners association
Players received $6.5 million and set meeting at Indian River Estates.
out around the board paying for various
projects and getting hit with true-to-life Fort Pierce Westwood High School
emergencies, such as hurricane cleanup. teacher Mark Bryant was a strong sup-
porter of the tax referendum two years
ago and nothing has changed, he said.

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For him, seeing Floresta Drive on the ly opened, traffic has gotten worse, Bry- go back to the budget to figure out how account for the sales tax referendum, nor
list of to-be-done projects pushed his ant said, and the need for improvements to fund the most urgent of projects, which did it assume a result in the homestead
support over the top. “It’s terrible to drive along Floresta is “urgent more than ever.” will mean cuts to various departments. exemption ballot question.
on,” he said, explaining that he remem-
bers riding on that road as a child, and County Administrator Howard Tipton Port St. Lucie City Manager Russ Black- Passage of the homestead exemption
that it hasn’t gotten any better. has warned the County Commission that burn has not made such dire comments. and denial of the sales tax could affect the
if the half-cent sales tax referendum does Instead, he noted that the proposed bud- county’s budget by $18 million annually,
And, now, with the Wawa that recent- not pass in November, they will have to get put forth earlier this summer did not county officials have warned. 

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BY TOM LLOYD | Staff Writer may thicken into a mass that becomes solid, ible blood vessel that dilates and shows on Instead, it’s more likely Shalhoub will
forming a clot that potentially can travel to somebody’s leg.” close-off the malfunctioning vein and valve
Venous insufficiency, says vascular and one of your lungs and make breathing diffi- and allow other nearby veins to take over.
endovascular surgeon Dr. Hadi Shalhoub, is cult or even cause death. Asked how venous insufficiency is con-
“the silent disease.” firmed and treated, Shalhoub says “every “Once the [damaged] vein is closed, less
The National Institutes of Health points patient usually has a full clinical evaluation blood pools in the leg, and overall blood
That is probably one reason he is so vocal out that fully 10 percent of the U.S. popula- and we find out whether there are other ab- flow is improved,” according to University of
about it. Another is that, by his count, “70 to tion has some type of vascular problem and normalities to their vein structure. Some- Rochester Medical Center
80 percent of patients who come into [Se- ones like venous insufficiency are generally times the heart has to be evaluated also,
bastian’s] Wound Care Center with a chronic considered to be hereditary. You may have because if the pump is not working and it “We figured out if we close [the veins
wound come in with a venous insufficiency.” been born with a predisposition for with malfunctioning valves], they do ac-
developing it. causes backup pressure onto the lower tually improve the symptoms in the legs,”
According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, veins, that can cause swelling in the Shalhoub says.
“venous insufficiency occurs when your Unfortunately, there’s no legs too, and that has to be under-
leg veins don’t allow blood to flow back up take-home sphygmoma- stood.” “The nice thing about this procedure is
to your heart. Normally, the valves in your nometer (blood pressure A key part of this evaluation is that it’s an office-based procedure where
veins make sure that blood flows toward cuff) available to self-di- a highly specialized form of ul- an ultrasound technician comes and scans
your heart. But when these valves don’t work agnose venous insuffi- tra-sound called a “VNUS Grade the veins and we enter the vein percutane-
well, blood can also flow backwards. This ciency. To spot the signs Doppler” which, Shalhoub ex- ously with the needle stick, without any
can cause blood to collect (pool) in your of a potential problem, plains, “is designed to visualize sight of blood. I mean it’s like starting an
legs. If this condition is not treated, you may people should look for all of these valves and grade them IV. And a catheter is placed inside the vein
have pain, swelling, cramps, skin changes, signs such as small spider to see if they are incompetent.” and monitored under ultrasound for its
varicose veins and leg ulcers.” veins or “a very vis- If they are, don’t look for Shalhoub positioning.
to break out his prescription
Or worse. pad. There are, he states, “The catheter,” Shalhoub continues, “is
It’s all about those tiny valves inside your “very few medica- used with radio frequency that generates
veins, according to Shalhoub, a member of tions” that can an amount of heat that brings this vein to a
the Steward Medical Group. successfully close.”
If those valves fail, it can – and usually treat this
does – cause blood pressure to build up in particular Pausing, he firmly states, “radio frequen-
the legs. That increase in pressure prevents problem. cy ablation is the superior method of taking
nutrients and oxygen from getting to tis- care of this problem.”
sues, causing cells to die and wounds to Dr. Hadi Shalhoub.
form. Dr. Hadi Shalhoub is with Advanced Sur-
In a worst-case scenario, your blood, PHOTO: DENISE RITCHI gical Associates and the Steward Medical
blocked by one of those faulty valves, Group. His office is at 13100 U.S. 1 in Sebas-
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state of the art fitness center and a social activity center. roman tub, dual sinks, separate shower plus fantastic FDIC insurance does not cover losses in market value. Early withdrawal may not be permitted.
You must see this for yourself. $239,900 golf views from your covered screened patio. Exclusive Yields quoted are net of all commissions. CDs require the distribution of interest and do not allow
neighborhood and it’s priced to sell. $219,900 interest to compound. CDs offered through Edward Jones are issued by banks and thrifts
nationwide. All CDs sold by Edward Jones are registered with the Depository Trust Corp. (DTC).

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Financial Advisor Member SIPC
1315 Nw St Lucie West Blvd
FDI-1867H-A Port St Lucie, FL 34986
772-344-8107

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FEATURES FOR 8604 TOMPSON POINT ROAD

Neighborhood: Tompson Point at PGA Village
Year built: 2005
Construction: CBS

Square footage: 2,669 sq. ft.
Total square footage: 4,781
Bedrooms: 3 • Bathrooms: 3.5 • Flooring: tile
Security: burglar alarm, manned gate, security patrol
Additional features: golf and lake views, heated in-ground
pool and spa, outdoor kitchen, ½ house generator, extended
garage, accordion shutters, HOA fees include lawn care, guard-
ed gate, access to clubhouse and amenities, plantation shut-
ters, on end of cul de sac, upgraded light fixtures
Community amenities: basketball, biking and jogging paths,
billiards, clubhouse, exercise room, game room, library, man-
ager on site, picnic area, pool, playground, tennis
Listing brokerage: Lang Realty
Listing agent: Isabelle Pollock, 772-713-3221

Listing price: $584,900

Step outside onto the covered patio and plete with built-in grill and wine fridge. plan on one of the best streets in the com- go to the clubhouse, with amenities that
you have wonderful views of the pool and Guests needn’t go in and out for food; it’s munity. The sweeping golf and lake views include billiards, an exercise room, game
spa and the lake beyond. It has a very pri- right there. captivate you upon entry. You can enjoy the room, library, picnic area, pool and tennis.
vate, resort-like feel, and you can imagine amazing views from your pool and spa, and Again, it’s a great place for you and it’s a
spending a lot of time out here, especially Isabelle Pollock is the agent for Lang real- the spacious screened lanai features an out- great place to take your guests.
because there is an outdoor kitchen com- ty. She said the house is special. door kitchen and plenty of room for enter-
taining,” she noted. This is a house you’ll want to view. It has
“It’s the highly desirable Madison floor so much to offer and it’s just waiting for you
If you want to leave your oasis, you can to make it yours. 

YOUR COMMUNITY REALTORS 3 GREAT HOMES Lang Realty agent Valerie Juno to escort
WITH RESULTS AT 3 GREAT
Korean War Veteran on Honor Flight to
LOCATIONS. CALL
FOR A PRIVATE The Honor Flight network began in 2005 with twelve private planes
SHOWING. and the desire to honor World War II veterans by giving them the
opportunity to fly to Washington, D.C. to see the memorial created in
635 NW San Candido Way their honor. Since its humble, grassroots beginnings, over 200,000
(Kings Isle - 55+ Community) United States veterans have been recognized for their achievements
and sacrifices with the trip of a lifetime and the gratitude of an entire
Beautiful ‘’Monte Carlo’’ model w/over sized lot country. The local hub of the Honor Flight Network, the Southeast
Florida Honor Flight, which serves the Treasure Coast and Palm
at Isle of Capri. Features 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Beach County, has transported over 2,900 World War II, Korean
2 Car Garage, front porch area & screen enclosed and Vietnam veterans to Washington, since  becoming operational in
Valerie Juno with 2009.  Individuals volunteer and train as guardians to escort World
lanai. $235,000 Dr Shamsher Sing War II and Korean War veterans to Washington.  The trip is free for the
veterans, while the guardians pay $400 to partially cover the cost of
2998 Conifer (Meadowood) the trip.  
 
BRING YOUR CLUBS & CLOTHES FOR Our own Valerie Juno is participating in the program as a guardian. She will be escorting her step
dad, a Korean war veteran, on the flight to Washington on October 13, where 80 veterans and their
THE EASIEST MOVE EVER!! Tastefully guardians will spend the day visiting Arlington National Cemetery, the Air Force Memorial, World
War II Memorial, Korean War Memorial, and the Vietnam Memorial. While the flight is designed to
decorated fully turn-key home in gated golf & honor the veterans and does so in a very big way, guardians like Juno are grateful for the opportunity
tennis community. Two separate ensuite master to experience the once-in-a lifetime adventure too, especially when given the opportunity to
accompany a family member.
bedrooms plus powder room. $249,000  
Like many other veterans who are humble to a fault and don’t want to be fussed over, Juno said it
COMING SOON! 399 NW Shoreview Drive was difficult to convince her step father to accept the flight as a gift. When she finally managed to
(Cascades) convince him to go, she was ecstatic. “This is just my way of giving back in a small way and showing
my appreciation for our brave American heroes,” said Juno.
Fabulous Chardonnay model hosts 2 bedrooms,  
“All of us in the Lang family are so proud of Valerie Juno for taking this initiative with her philanthropy
den, 2 bathrooms and 2 car garage. Wonderful as this is a really a testament of her character,” said John Falkenhagen, Lang Realty manager. “We
screen enclosed patio and extended paver patio can’t all be heroes. Some of us have to stand on the curb and clap.” 
- Will Rogers
with beautiful lake view. $325,000  
To learn more about the Southeast Florida Honor Flight, including upcoming flights and applications
Call AnnMarie Today! for veterans and volunteer guardians, visit the organization’s website at www.honorflightsefl.org.

954.675.2804 (Cell)

PORT ST. LUCIE 772-236-5700 (office)

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TRADITION AND ST. LUCIE WEST REAL ESTATE SALES

TOP SALES OF THE WEEK

An impressive week in the Tradition and St. Lucie West real estate market saw 19 transactions
of single-family homes and lots from Sept. 24-28 (some shown below).
The top sale of the week was the residence at 11186 SW Wyndham Way. Originally on the mar-
ket in May for $400,000, the home sold for $373,750 on Sept. 28.
Representing both the seller and the purchaser in the transaction was agent Cesar Trujillo of
Keller Williams Realty.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS ORIGINAL
SELLING
PRICE
TOWN ADDRESS LISTED ASKING PRICE SOLD
$373,750
PORT SAINT LUCIE 11186 SW WYNDHAM WAY 5/9/2018 $400,000 9/28/2018 $350,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 450 NW BROOKVILLE COURT 2/6/2018 $479,000 9/26/2018 $340,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 8825 ONE PUTT PLACE 8/8/2018 $379,000 9/28/2018 $309,900
PORT SAINT LUCIE 5840 NW CULLOM CIRCLE 7/6/2018 $324,900 9/28/2018 $300,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 5776 NW ZINNIA STREET 7/25/2018 $319,500 9/28/2018 $290,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 662 SW LAKE CHARLES CIRCLE 8/24/2018 $299,900 9/24/2018 $289,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 11494 SW HALTON STREET 7/2/2018 $299,900 9/24/2018 $283,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 221 NW CHORALE WAY 5/1/2018 $307,000 9/24/2018 $275,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 2582 SW FAIR ISLE ROAD 7/2/2018 $288,000 9/27/2018 $271,950
PORT SAINT LUCIE 7220 MYSTIC WAY 8/22/2018 $378,000 9/28/2018 $260,500
PORT SAINT LUCIE 2225 NW PADOVA STREET 5/14/2018 $267,500 9/26/2018 $255,500
PORT SAINT LUCIE 10251 SW INDIAN LILAC TRAIL 11/9/2017 $272,500 9/26/2018 $243,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 12080 SW ELSINORE DRIVE 8/23/2018 $249,000 9/26/2018

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

450 NW Brookville Court, Port Saint Lucie 8825 One Putt Place, Port Saint Lucie

Listing Date: 2/6/2018 Listing Date: 8/8/2018
Original Price: $479,000 Original Price: $379,000
Sold: 9/26/2018 Sold: 9/28/2018
Selling Price: $350,000 Selling Price: $340,000
Listing Agent: Vincent Laviano Listing Agent: Kay Rodriguez

Selling Agent: BHG Real Estate Laviano & Asso Selling Agent: Lang Realty

Elizabeth Noyes Kay Rodriguez

Elizabeth Noyes & Associates R Lang Realty

5840 NW Cullom Circle, Port Saint Lucie 5776 NW Zinnia Street, Port Saint Lucie

Listing Date: 7/6/2018 Listing Date: 7/25/2018
Original Price: $324,900 Original Price: $319,500
Sold: 9/28/2018 Sold: 9/28/2018
Selling Price: $309,900 Selling Price: $300,000
Listing Agent: Jay Garick Listing Agent: Andrew Sesta

Selling Agent: Adnoram Realty Selling Agent: The Keyes Company

Jennifer Adams-Langenstein Doreen Caputo

Campbell & Rosemurgy R.E. Branca Realty Professionals, LLC

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Coastal FlooringA Mohawk Color Center MINTO SELLING REMAINING LOTS
IN LAKEPARK TO KENNEDY HOMES

Minto Communities is set to sell the ties. “With their experience with building
remaining 130 developed, single-fami-
FREE C2RE5AT%E THE PERFECT OUTDOOR KITCHENMOISTURERESISTANTFORANYCLIMATE ly detached lots in LakePark at Tradition homes in the area, I have no doubt they
ESTIMATES STAINLESS STEEL DRAWER SLIDES to established Florida home builder Ken-
STAINLESS STEEL DOOR HINGES nedy Homes LLC. This transaction was will produce a great product for future
PULL OUT SHELVES set to close in September.
OFF home buyers.”
LakePark will launch its next phase at
Tradition in St. Lucie County, offering Kennedy Homes has been building
adults over 55 years of age an active and
carefree vacation-inspired lifestyle. It communities in Florida for over 58 years
features two- and three-bedroom villas
CABINETS ONLY and single-family homes. The remaining as one of America’s medium-sized resi-
130 single-family lots being sold to Ken-
WITH PURCHASE OF INSTALLATION. nedy were originally part of the Coastal dential builders.
VALID THRU 10/31/18 SLV Collection built by Minto.
Kennedy has constructed in excess of
Kennedy has plans to build three new
• Cabinets single-family models at LakePark, set to 20,000 single family homes in its storied
open in early 2019. Current plans for the
$899WE DELIVER •WE INSTALL •WEWARRANTY 3 ROOMS • Granite new models include numerous designer history.
OF CARPET • Flooring forward elevations and hundreds of op-
UP TO • Window tions. No stranger to Tradition and St. Lucie
40 SQ.YDS. Treatments
The homes will be built on lakes, pre- West, the company has vast experience
serves and standard homesites. Home
FREE INSTALLATION sizes range from 1,950 to 2,350 square in Southeast Florida and in Port St. Lucie
feet under air and will include standard
& PADDING golf-cart storage in oversized garages. specifically, previously constructing both

VALID THRU 10/31/18 SLV “We are very excited to work with Ken- Heritage Oaks at Tradition, a 630-home
nedy Homes in our continuing develop-
Dream Kitchen • Great Prices ment of LakePark at Tradition,” said Mike community, and East Lake Village, a 582-
Belmont, president of Minto Communi-
1495 GRANITE1995 $$ home community.

Said Kennedy CEO Stephen Gravett: “We

are excited to be back in Tradition where

we have had so much success.”

FOR KITCHEN CABINETS UP TO 50 SQ. FT. WITH PURCHASE Minto will continue to build the

With the Purchase of Cabinet Installation. VALID THRU 10/31/18 SLV OF FABRICATION & INSTALLATION paired villas in the Harbour Collection at

VALID THRU 10/31/18 SLV LakePark, and just announced that the fi-

nal phase of 184 villas will be released for

8532 S. Federal Hwy. www.CoastalFlooring.net sale on September 14th. These villas of-
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and two car garages and range from 1,503

to 1,862 sq. ft. under air with prices start-

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PGA VILLAGE $367,500 THE ESTATES AT TRADITION $569,000 THE ESTATES AT TRADITION $695,000

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and screened lanai, pool. RX-10432082 7736 Greenbrier Cir.

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large granite island, 42’’ cabinets, walk in pantry, & bar area w/ wine fridge. Sit back & take in the breathtaking floor plan. Fresh interior pint covered screen
lake views from your large screened lanai & entertainment area w/plenty of room for a pool. Spacious Master with porch, fenced yard on a corner lot. Tenant till
HUGE custom closet. Bed #2 includes its own bath. Laundry room features abundant cabinets. Veranda Gardens
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amenities include Pool, Gym, BBQs, Fire Pit, Tennis, Park, Clubhouse. Offered at $465,000

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thru out. Upgraded kitchen w/ pull-out drawers, 42’’ cabinets w/ 4 br 3.5 bath/2 car garage the desirable Lakes
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to call it ‘’home for the holidays!’’ Offered at backsplash, new slate S/S appliances, S/S Chef’s sink, upgraded
hardware, Plantation shutters, Scratch/water resistant vinyl plank quiet street tight next to the cut d sac. Open
$262,590 floor plan features a living room, Dining Room
flooring, 4’’ baseboard, 8’’ crown molding. Upgraded baths w/
quartz countertops, porcelain tile, His/Her walk-in closets w/custom as well as large family room. Large covered
built-ins. New HE washer/dryer, Extended screened-in lanai, house porch in the front and large screened lanai in
alarm, smart phone compatible Honeywell digital thermostat, new the back. Living Room, Entry Way and Family
whole-home water conditioner and reverse osmosis drinking water Room Chandelier and Light/ Fans do not convey.
Enjoy all that Tradition has to offer. Offered at
system, new tankless water heater, storage cabinets in garage.
Close proximity to clubhouse and all of Vitalia’s many amenities. $350,000.

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TRADITION-TOWNPARK $299,000 PGA VILLAGE $584,900 PGA VERANO $424,900

JUST LISTED! SPECTACULAR BEAUTIFUL “SIENA”
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HOME - PRESERVE 3&BRW,A3.T5BEAR, 2V+ICEGWS VIEW
MVIeEticWulSously cared for 2BR,
PLUS custom built office/den, beautiful finishes 3BR, 3BA PLUS den, 2CG home built 2016, open &
2BA, PLUS Den, gorgeous kitchen throughout, screened lanai w/summer kitchen, bright kitchen w/tumbled marble backsplash, granite,
w/upgraded cabinets, granite, SS appliances, pool/spa, stunning golf & water views. On cul-de- stainless steel appliances, extended breakfast area,
master bath w/quartz counters, screened patio sac, with 1/2 house generator & extended garage. screened patio, impact windows & doors.
overlooks preserve RX-10460166 8604 Tompson Point RX-10450946 10611 SW Capraia Way
RX-10468355 12074 SW Bennington Cir.

PORT SAINT LUCIE $245,000 PGA VERANO $284,900 INDIAN RIVER DR. $499,000

JUST LISTED! JUST REDUCED! LOCATION! LOCATION!
ENJOY PRIVATE WATERFRONT PARADISE
WELL-KEPT 4BR, VIEWS – “AREZZO:
2BA CBS HOME 2FBLROPOLURSPDLeAn,N2BA, 2CG 3BR, 3BA PLUS Den, minutes
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This home features a spacious single family home, SS appls, granite in Lift, terrazzo floors, sunny exterior, roof top deck & tropical
kitchen with 2 pantries, vinyl plank flooring throughout kitchen porcelain tile t/o, upgraded light landscaping, private interior yard with pavers, fire pit, outdoor
living areas, split floor plan, covered & screened patio, new fixtures, impact glass window & doors, still under shower, shed and plenty of space for lounging & outdoor
exterior paint, fenced yard with plenty of room for a pool. builder warranty. dining. RX-10445164 11001 S. Indian River Dr.
RX-10465407 761 SW Avens St. RX-10460672 11087 SW Visconti Way

PGA VILLAGE $348,500 SINGER ISLAND $463,900 Jensen Park Estates $369,500

POPULAR MEDINAH BREATHTAKING & UNDER CONTRACT
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NEW, 3BR, 2.5BA, WATER VIEWS! FAMILY HOME
BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN IN JENSEN PARK
Seagrape Towers - 10th floor, 2BR, 2BA REeScTeAntTuEpSda. tes include kitchen counters, appliances
w/SS appliances, granite, fresh paint, private corner condo, granite, marble floors throughout,
preserve & lake views. impact glass, wrap around balconies with & cabinetry. Tile & laminate throughout. A/C
RX- 10377827 8908 Champions Way views of the ocean & intercostal replaced in 2012. Private backyard with room for a
RX-10427175 5460 N Ocean Drive #10-D pool. Close to beaches, shopping & dining!
RX-10443864 457 NE Pecos Way

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CCOLUUBNTERSAYTES $419,000 VPIGLALAGE $449,000

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LARGE HOME with CUSTOM BUILT
POOL HOME!
GOLF COURSE VIEWS!
4BDs, 3BAs, 3CG. Family Room 3BD, 2.5BA, 2+CG on .68 acres.
w/Fireplace. Kitchen w/granite Spacious eat-in kitchen with
counters. Glass slider access granite island, tumble stone back
to the oversized tiled lanai & splash, double wall ovens. Large
relaxing pool. Plumped for spa. covered lanai, with pass thru
Come put your touches on this access from kitchen. Screened
wonderful home.
RX-10400687 1421 Osprey Cove pool & spa.CUSTOM RX-10449814 7668 Charleston Way

PVGILALAGE $429,000 PVGILALAGE $349,000

ESTATE POOL STUNNING LAKE
VIEW!
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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 2 Car Garage. This lovely home offers 2
S.S. appliances, granite counters, bedrooms plus a den, 2.5 baths
breakfast bar, pass through to & 2CG. Eat in kitchen, granite
large covered lanai, screened counters & tile backsplash.
pool. Serene setting just under Guest room/en-suite.
one acre located on quiet Disappearing slider to screened
cul-de-sac. lanai. Accordion shutters.
RX-10464692 7683 Wyldwood RX-10464697 8940 Champions Way

8305 Holley Tree Trail, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

PGA VILLAGE PGA VILLAGE TRADITION - VITALIA TRADITION - VITALIA

RESERVE PLANTATION–BEAUTIFUL POOL HOME ON .68 ACRES SPECTACULAR POOL HOME 3BR, 3.5BA, 2+ CG PLUS custom built office/ PERFECT “JENSEN” MODEL – LAKE VIEW Almost New! 2BR PLUS den, 2BA, ELEGANT “MADEIRA” MODEL – LAKE VIEW Upgraded 2BR, 2BA PLUS den,
Updated 3BR, 2.5BA, 2.5CG, gorgeous large eat-in kitchen w/granite island, tumble-stone den, beautiful finishes throughout, screened lanai w/summer kitchen, pool/spa, 2CG w/upgrades galore, gourmet kitchen w/dble ovens, granite, SS appls, crown 2CG garage wired for golf cart, gorgeous kitchen w/granite, SS appls, plantation
backsplash, dble ovens, fireplace in formal LR + Fam rooms, screened pool / spa stunning golf & water views. On cul-de-sac. molding, wood plank flooring, covered patio, lake view shutters, screened lanai overlooks serene lake.
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RX-10449814 $449,000   RX-10460166 $584,900 RX-10464392 $369,900 RX-10462324 $368,900

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NEW CONSTRUCTION – GOLF COURSE VIEW GORGEOUS POOL HOME ON OVERSIZED CORNER LOT This 3BR, 2BA + LARGE HOME WITH PRESERVE VIEW Wel cared for 3BR, 2BA home with IMMACULATE, SHOWS PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP
Brand New Home TO BE BUILT, 3BR, 2.5BA, 2CG, great floor plan, IMPACT 2.5CG on a 1/3 acre lot has it al! Upgraded kitchen w/granite, SS + appls, mar- 2136 Living Sq. Ft, vaulted ceilings, exterior recently painted, brand NEW A/C, 3BR, 2BA, 2CG screened patio, storm shutters, new A/C 2012. Great community
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BEHOLD OODLES Community sends anti-bullying message
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‘AUTUMN IN PARK’
Chris Ramirez arrives at his 14th birthday party at Superplay USA. PHOTO: LINDA THIBEAULT
BY SAMANTHA BAITA | Staff Writer

1 Always a pleasant and pop-
ular early fall event: It’s
the Treasure Coast Pilot Club’s
“Autumn in the Park” juried arts
and crafts show, and it’ll be all
set up along the winding paths,
and beneath the beloved oaks of
Riverside Park in Vero Beach this
Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 6-7.
This will be the show’s 31st year
(!) and the Pilot Club organizers
have it down to a science: Antic-
ipating 4,000 or so visitors over
two days doesn’t fluster them at
all. It’s good to know that, unlike
lots of arts and crafts shows, the
items so appealingly displayed
within those dozens of tents – all
the jewelry, plants, crafts, pottery
and fine art – have been made by
the 140 exhibitors themselves.
“There is no commercial resale,”
the Pilots promise. Good to know.
In addition to all those tempting
art and craft items, you’ll also be
tempted by a whole herd of food
and bev vendors. There will also
be roaming performers, live mu-
sic and children’s activities, as
well. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both
days. Admission: free.

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BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Staff Writer ARETVRUUEE to be playful from time to time.
[email protected] “I have some gimmicks, but I don’t

You know the songs. “Stand by Me,” Ya- rely want to give them away,” he said.
kety Yak,” “Hound Dog,” “On Broadway,” “They’re really fun when they come up.
“Spanish Harlem” “Jailhouse Rock,” and There is a song about a train, ‘Keep on
“Poison Ivy” are just a few of the classics Rolling,’ about working on a train. It’s
written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, not a song that a lot remember, but in
the course of the song, the cast comes
the legendary songwriting duo that is the out with trunks and suitcases that be-
come the engine of the train. (I think)
inspiration for the musical revue “Smokey ‘Let’s create a memory and make it a vi-
sual memory. How can we turn it on its
Joe’s Café.” The show, the longest-running ‘Smokey Joe’s Cafe’ director ear and keep surprising the audience?”
musical revue in Broadway history, will be sings praises of upcoming
presented by the Riverside Theatre Oct. Many of the songs are as you remem-
23-Nov. 11. ber them. Being true to the songs is im-
portant to the director. “‘Jailhouse Rock’
DJ Salisbury is the director and cho- Riverside production is exactly as you’d want it,” he said. “We
reographer for the revue. A fixture at honor what we know of it. With others,
I get to surprise people and be playful.”
regional theaters throughout the Unit-
Salisbury noted that casting in a re-
ed States, he considers the Riverside his vue is critical. “The casting is so vitally
important,” he said. “It’s a group of per-
“artistic home” as he has had a hand in formers, not an ensemble. Each has a
vibrant personality. You come to know
shows from “Poodleful” to “Les Misera- these performers as they are showcased. You need a
cast of stars for a show like this and we’ve got it.”
bles” to “The Mystery of Edwin Drood.” Salisbury is pleased to return to the Riverside.
“I love being there,” he said. “My Riverside family is a
Salisbury spoke recently about his DJ Salisbury. reality. Allen Cornell is a great mentor. He seems to ap-
latest project. “It’s a revue in the truest preciate my work and the way I think.”
sense,” he said. “It was one of the first PHOTO COURTESY OF RIVERSIDE THEATRE
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make it a jukebox style musical with a story line. It really these songs became the soundtrack of people’s lives,” he

was successful because of the selection of songs. They’re said. “The soundtrack of our youth and 20s is the mu-

awesome. Leiber and Stoller wrote for Elvis and the sic we gravitate towards for the rest of our lives. It’s the

Coasters and wrote so many hits even into the ’70s. They soundtrack of a generation.”

kept evolving in style from the Coasters doo-wop into Salisbury said he is particularly fond of the opening

light rock. They evolved from period to period and kept song, “Neighborhood.”

writing gold-record hits over the course of three decades. “I used to suggest that these are songs of our neighbor-

They were adept at evolving and that’s impressive.” hood, of our youth, and as you journey through your life,

Salisbury said that there is really only a thread of a it’s a great time remembering all these great times.”

story. “The only thread is that for nearly three decades, SalisSbeluwryyn Bsiarcidhwtohoadt. the revue gives him the opportunity

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CHRIS’ BIG DAY

COMMUNITY’S ANTI-BULLYING MESSAGE
IS BEST GIFT OF ALL AT FESTIVE PARTY

Hundreds attended a festive party last Sunday to help Chris

Ramirez celebrate his 14th birthday at Superplay USA. The Cherub

Foundation invited the community to the event to show support

for Ramirez, who has been bullied and now suffers from anxiety. In

attendance were Treasure Coast Cosplayers, the St. Lucie Sheriff’s K-9

unit, representatives of the St. Lucie Fire District, the St. Lucie Mets’

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said “bullying has left a mark on Chris’ soul͟. CrowdFunnit hosted

the birthday party in the hopes of bringing an end to bullying while

celebrating Chris.”  –­ TEXT AND PHOTOS BY LINDA THIBEAULT

Clockwise from above: St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Garry Wilson deputizes Chris Ramirez as he arrives at his birthday
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‘Sip and Sow’: Green thumbs up for container gardening lesson

BY KERRY FIRTH | Correspondent The Sip and Sow is just one of

Seated in the outdoor area at Sailfish the educational outreach pro-
Brewery in Fort Pierce while enjoying fla-
vorful craft brew, about 25 wannabe agri- grams offered by the UF/IFAS
culturists listened intently as University of
Florida urban horticulture agents explained Extension. “We have offices in all
the basics for herbal container planting.
Container gardens can be placed on patios, 67 Florida counties designed to
window sills, balconies and even rooftops,
and they are surprisingly easy to maintain. help residents and commercial
Fewer weeds and insects can infiltrate and
they can be moved around to follow chang- business with all their landscap-
ing sunlight patterns.
ing needs” explained Rotindo.
“The general public is very concerned
about the dangers of ingesting GMO pro- “Transplants are often confused
duce, and more and more people are looking
to grow their own” said Kate Rotindo, UF Ex- with the nature of Florida land-
tension Agent1, Urban Horticulture. “Con-
tainer planting makes it easy and manage- scape because while our gar-
able for those living in small urban spaces
to grow their own herbs and vegetables. By dening season begins in the fall,
growing them in an environment that they
control, they know they are eating clean, raw theirs is winding down. We offer
vegetables and herbs completely devoid of
pesticides and hormones.” personalized advice on the selec-

Gathering supplies is the first step in cre- From left: Ernesta Monroe, Wanda Rodriguez and University of Florida urban horticulture agent Ed Skvarcho. PHOTOS: KERRY FIRTH tion of plants that can thrive in
ating your own container garden. In this
particular demonstration, all that was need- our hot humid climate.”
ed was a 5-gallon bucket with lid, 3 pieces
of drain pipe, 18-inch pvc pipe, 4 plastic zip tilizer and ½ cup of dolomite lime. Partici- how to grow vegetables on my porch” said Among the statewide UF/IFAS Extension
ties, a stretching white garbage bag, recom-
mended soil mixture of 1 cup of granular fer- pants watched as agent Ed Skvarcho walked Wanda Rodriquez, a retired school teacher programs the most recognized are the Flori-

them through the assembly of a self-wa- from Jensen Beach. “This is such a great ser- da Master Gardeners, Master Naturalists and

tering and self-draining container that was vice provided by the UF/IFAS St. Lucie Coun- Master Beekeepers, which train laypeople to

easily completed in about a half hour. ty Extension. There are many tutorials on the become certified volunteers. They also offer

It’s important to plant vegetables that Internet but actually seeing a container built classes on how to cook meals, balance check-

you’ll actually eat. Lettuce, tomatoes, kale, step by step is far more informative.” books and even teach children how to fish.

peppers and herbs are some of the more Rodriquez’s friend Ernesta Monroe at- Visit www.sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu for more infor-

popular vegetables that thrive in containers. tended the event with her. “I live a on large mation on local classes.

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BY PATRICK McCALLISTER | Correspondent insecticides; mercury thermometers; sol- tainers with lids for regular disposal. The lids lid in a well-ventilated area away from chil-
vents and thermostats. should be secured with heavy tape and bot- dren and pets. If the can is a quarter full or
Keep Port St. Lucie Beautiful is taking out tle-marked before disposal. less, it should dry and harden within days. If
the trash. The Port St. Lucie Police Department will the can is more than a quarter full, consider
be on hand. “The police department part- The Indian River State College’s fire sci- adding a second coat to the painting, or ask
Well, more accurately, its volunteers will ners with us and takes prescription drugs ence program will be at the collection day. friends if they could use it. Facebook has a
accept those items that people aren’t sup- and ammunition,” Beck said. “They take the fire extinguishers,” Beck said. number of local giveaway groups, too. If giv-
posed to set by the curbside, but aren’t sure ing the paint away isn’t an option, hardware
what to do with. The police department prefers for the Other types of tanks, such as propane and stores often have paint hardeners.
prescription drugs to be in the original bot- helium, will also be accepted at the collec-
The annual Household Hazardous Waste tles with labels. People don’t have to wait tion day. And a new vendor will be on site to Other items that won’t be accepted are
Collection Day will be on Saturday, Oct. 13. to dispose of pills. The Port St. Lucie Police collect thrown-away electronics. bio-hazardous medical waste; any kind of
Department and St. Lucie County Sheriff’s explosives, including fireworks; flares; any-
“This is actually critical to keeping our en- Office have locked drug drop boxes that are Then there are those problematic fluores- thing sharp; and tires.
vironment safe,” said Georgette Beck, special available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, cent bulbs we aren’t supposed to throw into
projects coordinator. From 8 a.m. to noon in their lobbies. The police department is at the trash. “The florescent bulbs – they’re all Additionally, the collection day is open to
volunteers will be at the City of Port St. Luc- 121 SW Port St. Lucie Boulevard. The Sheriff’s sizes and shapes,” Beck said … and all will be residents, not contractors.
ie’s Public Works Complex, 450 SW Thornhill Office is at 4700 W. Midway Road, Fort Pierce. taken at the collection day.
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Bonz gets kick out of ol’ Tattoo and tiny Tierra

Hi Dog Buddies! book. The yappin’ ceased. picked up by some hu- Tattoo and Tierra. PHOTO: DENISE RITCHIE
“Oh, right! Sorry, I didn’t ree-lize it was mans, who took me to the
This week I yapped with Tattoo an Tier- shelter. I didn’t have one She’s a Jack Russell.” He sighed. “Whatta
ra Kotkin. Tattoo’s an older pooch, a Pug, you at first. You’re wearin’ a hat in your of those chip things, and pooch.” He nodded off again.
mostly watches animal shows on TV an picksure. I’m Tierra!” I didn’t remember much.
naps. And Tierra, well, Tierra is the abso- They figured I was a Run- “The funnest thing we both like is
lutely teeniest pooch I’ve ever seen in my After the Wag-an-Sniffs, she made the away, but nobody came to Campin!” Tierra continued. “We go to
entire life. Maybe 2 pounds. She’s a long- introductions an led us in. Tattoo plopped claim me, so they got me Long Point: us an Momma’s fren an two
haired Teacup Chihuahua, an she’s Queen down on a rug by the patio sliders. all tidied up and ready to other pooches, Lulu, she’s a French Bull-
of the House. find a new home. dog, an Darby, a Golden Retriever. Mom-
From her Momma’s lap, Tierra said, “I’m ma sets up this sorta playpen so we won’t
So, anyway, soon as we knocked, spokespooch. Tattoo doesn’t hear so good. “They were awful nice, get lost.”
there was a lotta barkin.’ Tattoo an Tier- He’s, like, a hundred in human. We always but I was concerned and
ra’s Momma, Jill, opened the door an read your column.” She turned to Tattoo. a little bit scared, won- “Any favorite food?”
there was Tattoo: black squished nose, “THIS IS MR. BONZO FROM THE PAY-PER! derin’ what would hap- “Mostly just regular dogfood. But we
flopped-over ears, an clicky toenails, and I TOLD HIM I’M THE SPOKESPOOCH!” pen to me. When Momma sometimes get to eat people food. If it
a nice cream-colored coat. His tongue came to browse, the other hits the ground, it’s called Fair Game. Like
was hangin’ out on one side, sorta jaunty, Tattoo smiled. “Welcome, Young Fella. I pooches were bouncin’ meat, tomatoes, carrots, green beans. But
I thought. He looked like a liddle loaf of like your column. Didn’t recognize you at around lookin’ all perky, not BROCCOLI! Tattoo has this special
bread. All the barkin’ was comin’ from a first without your hat.” an there I was, lying in a food dish called a Maze Bowl cuz he’s a
dainty redhead, yappity-yappin’ like crazy, heap like a bowl of soggy Gobbler. It has a buncha narrow passage-
standin’ tall (all 10 inches) an channeling I smiled back. “AN HONOR TO MET kibbles. I’d just had the ways in circles, so you can only nose out a
a German Shepherd. She was ferocious an YOU SIR. I’M ALWAYS INTRESTED IN No Puppies Procedure an coupla kibbles atta time. It makes you slow
hilarious. HOW POOCHES FIND THEIR FOREVER I can tell you, Young Fella, down, whether you want to or not. With a
FAMLIES.” THAT was no Walk in the regular bowl, Tattoo would totally inhale
I mustered the most non-threatening, Park. I was a liddle woozy, his food, an get Tummy Troubles.
non-growly voice I could. “A gracious good “I got this,” said Tattoo before Tierra just tryin’ to think Positive “At night, we watch TV with Momma,
afternoon. I’m Bonzo the Columnist an could open her mouth. “Our Momma usta Thoughts and not toss my kibbles. But the then go to sleep in our comfy beds.”
this is my Assistant. Thank you for agree- have big dogs, Boxers, but one day about reality was, I was an Older Dog, not a cute Heading home, I was thinking about the
ing to an innerview.” I pointed to my note- 11 years ago, I buh-leeve it was, she was puppy, anymore. Then, low an behold, many different combinations of humans
browsing through the Pooch Department there was Momma, lookin’ right at me. I an animals that make up happy Forever
at the Vero Beach Humane Society. As usu- couldn’t buh-lieve it!” Families. An wondrin’ if I should dig out
al, there was a LOTTA barkin.’ Everybody that hat. Or update my headshot.
was showin’ off. Well, except for me. Hadn’t Tierra interrupted. “Momma knew they
been there too long. My memry isn’t what were MFEO! Isn’t that so Cool Dog Biscuits, Till next time,
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CONGREGATION EITZ CHAYIM GOES ALL IN FOR ‘EXPO’

BY PATRICK McCALLISTER | Correspondent The Treasure Coast Expo will be a chance Hillary Clinton and John Kerry. cluding hot dog-makers Mad Dogs; St. Lucie
to meet candidates for various political offic- There are no independent or third-party Jewelry) in the lobby.
Talk about fun, fun, fun: Congregation es. “Congressman Brian Mast will be there,”
Eitz Chayim is putting on the inaugural Yatkowitz said. “And Lauren Baer.” candidates recognized by the Florida De- For the kids, a face-painter and animal
Treasure Coast Expo this Sunday, Oct. 7. partment of State Division of Elections. balloonist will provide amusement.
The two are competing for the 18th Con-
“I want people to go, ‘Wow, this is differ- gressional District congressional seat, which Also at the Expo, “there’re a lot of health There will be raffles, giveaways and more.
ent,’” said fun raiser Bryan Yatkowitz. covers St. Lucie and Martin counties, along checks that’ll be going on,” Yatkowitz said. Dropping by to visit and parking are free.
with a sliver of northern Palm Beach. “We have free HIV testing, which is a big deal The Treasure Coast Expo will be 10 a.m. to 3
No, “fun raiser” is not a typo. That’s Yat- now.” p.m. at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center, 9221
kowitz’s title. To understand the expo, you The Republican Mast is a first-term in- Civic Center Place.
need to know a bit about him. Yatkowitz is cumbent and one of only two catastrophi- But political candidates and health checks
supposed to be retired, but that hasn’t been cally combat-injured post-Sept. 11 veterans aren’t the only education. There’ll also be a Congregation Eitz Chayim is affiliated
working out too well. in Congress. The Army veteran lost his legs chance to learn a bit about healthcare. “We with the Union for Reform Judaism and Al-
to an IED attack in Afghanistan in 2010. have a chiropractor in the lobby,” he added. liance for Jewish Renewal. Rabbi Shafir Lobb
“I have been running all sorts of events leads the congregation. Its services are at 540
since I moved down to Florida almost six Baer, a Democrat, was raised in Palm There’ll also be a chance to learn more NW University Blvd. The Friday night services
years ago,” he said. “Now that I’m retired Beach, graduating from Suncoast Commu- about health insurance. “Florida Blue will be are at 7:30 p.m. Shabbat morning services are
from the real world, I can’t sit still.” nity High School. She would go on to serve in the lobby,” Yatkowitz said. at 10:30 a.m. 
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1 Familia guy 99 Ascent 48 Hog-wild
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51 “Nuts!” 4 Train jumper 83 Type of carpet
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56 Carnaval city 7 Person in the pool Lennon’s “Come Together”
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218 B.C. 13 Secy.’s calendar listing into a swallow
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HERE IS ANOTHER DEAL WITH LINES A AND B 10 8 7

By Phillip Alder - Bridge Columnist 653

Lea Michele, an actress and singer, said, “I always knew that I wanted to work, and I knew J4
I wanted to be a singer and an actor. I knew that every choice I made would help me get
to that point. So the better the choices I made, the more of a chance I would have to get AK752
to where I wanted to be.”
WEST EAST
That has been our theme this week. In this last example, how should South play in seven —
spades after West leads the heart queen? What are his choices? Q J 10 9 8 652
K 10 6 3
In the auction, I strongly agree with North’s three-club response, which showed at least 10 8 4 3 742
a five-card suit and eight or more points. South’s final bid was a slight gamble because if
North had the club ace and king, South did not know where the diamond queen would go. 985
Still, the grand slam rated to be at worst on the diamond finesse.
QJ96
With 12 top tricks, declarer can make his contract if either the diamond finesse works
or the clubs break 4-4. So, after taking the first trick, South should play a trump to SOUTH
dummy’s seven, ruff a low club with the spade jack, cross back to dummy with a trump
to the eight, ruff a second low club high and draw East’s last trump by leading the spade AKQJ943
nine to dummy’s 10. Now declarer cashes the club ace and king, discarding his two low
diamonds. AK

Are the clubs 4-4? If so, South throws his diamond queen on the club seven. If not, he takes AQ72
the diamond finesse. Altogether, the odds of success are an acceptable 66.36 percent.
—

Dealer: South; Vulnerable: East-West

The Bidding:

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST OPENING
2 Clubs Pass 3 Clubs Pass
3 Spades Pass 4 Spades Pass LEAD:
4 NT Pass 5 Diamonds Pass Q Hearts
5 NT Pass 6 Diamonds Pass
7 Spades Pass Pass Pass

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ARMED WITH THIS KNOWLEDGE, YOU’LL SWING BETTER KEVIN’S
KURES

Very often you will hear a TV commenta- proper level of tension, by helping him stay amount of bend from your hips. Feel the your shoulders and chest
tor describe the golf swing of a great player more relaxed and feel a sense of power and arms hanging straight down. Add a slight to move slightly laterally
during a broadcast. The commentator will speed, which allows him to place the hands amount of bend in both elbows. Apply an and then begin to turn
describe many different parts of the body and wrists in a more reactive state. Let me equal amount of pressure with your left and rotate nicely. Again,
and how they work and move, but very give you some thoughts and “Kures” to help hand against your right. Simply begin to a great example of how
rarely will he ever mention how beautiful- you get your arms swinging and moving: swing your arms back-and-forth, simulat- the arm swing prompts
ly these great players swing their arms. I ing an arm swing for a 30-foot putt. Again, movement in other parts By Kevin Perkins
don’t believe that these fine players are giv- 1. Walk To The Putting Green. Notice feel gravity pulling the arms down, creating of the body.
en enough credit for how beautifully and how freely your arms hang from your shoul- enough structure so the left hand pressures
effortlessly they swing their arms. Their ders and how the movement of your legs equally against the right. Sense how the 4. Feet Together Drill. Strike balls with
arms – and their ability to swing, move and prompts your arms to swing back and forth arms swinging freely will prompt a slight your feet together, ensuring both your toes
extend them – help create rhythm and free freely, as a result of your natural walking turning of your shoulders. and heels touch one another. This is anoth-
motion. motion. This will help give you an insight er great drill to prompt a healthy amount of
on how the arms feel when they swing. No- 3. Two-Arm Swinging Drill. This is an- arm swing, and encourage an easy, grace-
The arm swing is grossly under-empha- tice how heavy your arms are. They repre- other great drill to feel how the arm swing ful shifting and turning of the body. While
sized by the golf instruction world. The arm sent approximately 15 percent of your body will help prompt a turn and movement in doing this drill, please remember that the
swing is responsible for – or, at the very least, weight. Also, sense how gravity pulls your the shoulders. Simply hold your golf club arms swing back, around and up. Don’t
is a major contributor to – the length and arms down and away from you and how with both palms facing down. Split your hesitate to create a much longer arm swing
width of the swing arc. The arm swing also rhythmically and beautifully they swing hands apart, leaving approximately 2 1/2 than normal.
aids and enhances the shifting and turn- under the control of gravity. feet of distance between your hands. As-
ing of other parts of the body, by providing sume a golf posture and begin swinging In conclusion, swing your arms freely;
a swinging and whirling action. The arm 2. Putting Green. The putting green is your arms. The drill will allow you to feel remembering the old adage, “True control
swing will also help the player achieve the a great place to appreciate the arm swing. how the movement of your arms causes comes in golf when the player surrenders to
Assume your putting posture, with a good the swinging action.” 

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