09/14/2018 ISSUE 37

City, contractor settle A3 A6The fate of ‘Dodgertown’ Stage smorgasbord! B6
Competing plans for iconic locale
$70K ends two-year squabble Theatre Guild has tasty lineup

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FIREFIGHTER BLAZES TRAIL AS FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHER Ballot initiatives
loom over county
budgeting process

BY ELLEN FISCHER | Columnist begins in October with its “Best BY DEBBIE CARSON | Staff Writer
of the Best” competitive exhibition. [email protected]
The slow month of September is
usually when staff at the A.E. Backus Mu- This year is different. Director J. St. Lucie County is preparing for
seum and Gallery in Fort Pierce closes to Marshall Adams is reopening Sept. its final budget hearing next week
the public to rehang the permanent col- 14-30 for a preseason exhibition of and is on track to spend nearly $17
lection and attend to the myriad details fine art photography by Rusty Wiles, million less than it did this year.
concerning the upcoming season, which The trim represents a 3 percent
CONTINUED ON PAGE B7 difference from the current year’s
budget of more than $557 million.
Examples of fine art photography by St. Lucie Fire District firefighter Rusty Wiles. PHOTOS: MARYANN KETCHUM
“We are a full-service county
Ball now in RER’s ALWAYS REMEMBER: HONORING 9/11 FALLEN government,” County Administra-
court on $14.5M tor Howard Tipton said. He and his
purchase of VGTI Charlie Quappe laid a rose on staff presented the proposed tax
the 9/11 memorial for his son rate and budget at the first public
BY DEBBIE CARSON | Staff Writer Lincoln Quappe, who was a New hearing late last week. “You get the
[email protected] York City firefighter, during the future you prepare for,” not the fu-
September 11 Remembrance ture you deserve.
In about 90 days, the City Ceremony at the Port St. Lucie
of Port St. Lucie should know Civic Center. Below, Hazel Lopes, The county has set its total max-
whether or not it will be out from 4, also placed a rose to honor imum property tax rate (known as
under the former VGTI building. the fallen. millage) at 8.8934 – a nearly two-
The clock is ticking for the buy- tenths decrease from the current
er – RER Ventures – to perform its PHOTOS: LINDA THIBEAULT millage rate of 8.9097.
due diligence and make a final
decision. The bottom line: Property tax-

If all goes well, RER Ventures CONTINUED ON PAGE A8
plans to purchase the former
Vaccine and Gene Therapy Insti- City residents to see
tute for $14.5 million. slight tax-bill uptick

The company is putting in BY DEBBIE CARSON | Staff Writer
$100,000 as an initial deposit, [email protected]

CONTINUED ON PAGE A10 Though the property tax rate
for the City of Port St. Lucie has
been trimmed – by what amounts
to a dime per $1,000 of tax as-
sessed home value – residents
can still expect to see their tax bill
increase. That’s due to an average
increase in property values in the
city of about 11 percent.

CONTINUED ON PAGE A4

IN THIS ISSUE ‘Velocity of Autumn’
is a moving comedy
LOCAL NEWS A1-A12 at the A.C.T. Page B2

HEALTH A14-A19 ARTS/PEOPLE B1-B15

OBITUARIES A9 PETS A13

GAMES B12-B14 REAL ESTATE A21-A32

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A ‘grand’ occasion ... CITY, CONTRACTOR SETTLE
SPAT OVER SAVANNAS TRAIL

PHOTO: LINDA THIBEAULT BY DEBBIE CARSON | Staff Writer accounted for in change orders, or above and be-
[email protected] yond the scope as laid out by the city.
Ricardo Rivas celebrates Grandparents Day with his grandson Cody
Duval, 6, at Renaissance Charter School of St. Lucie Friday.  For two years, the City of Port St. Lucie and the Tan was hired to perform “clearing and grubbing,
contractor hired to build the Savannas Recre- excavation, embankment, concrete work, sodding,
ation Area Trail have been squabbling over nearly signage, landscape and all the work needed to pro-
$153,000. That fight has finally ended with a settle- vide a trail eight feet wide and approximately 1.3
ment agreement. miles long,” the lawsuit stated.

The city is expected to pay Tan Construction The trail starts at the end of Camp Ground Road
$70,750 to fulfill the terms of a mediation agreement and treks north to the FEC Railroad track.
– less than half of what Tan argued it was still owed
for the trail, which opened in 2016. Tan argued in the court record that the initial sur-
vey for the work grossly underestimated the scope of
“It should be noted that staff in the Public Works work needed, which affected the company’s ability
Department and Procurement Management De- to provide a proper estimate.
partment have indicated that they were very satis-
fied with the quality of the work that Tan Construc- For example, the company points to the needed
tion completed,” reads the city’s documentation for conversion of a planned walkway bridge to a side-
the settlement. walk “because there was no water-crossing at the
location.”
The City Council unanimously – and without dis-
cussion – approved the proposed agreement. Had Tan encouraged the city to perform a new survey
the council rejected the recommendation, the city once the dense stand of trees was cleared. The city,
and Tan Construction would have been due in court according to court records on both sides, declined
on Nov. 7 for trial. the survey.

There, the city would have risked the possibility of For Port St. Lucie’s part, it argued that any changes
paying Tan in full plus the company’s attorney’s fees. needed would be and were handled through change
orders approved by both parties.
No representatives from Tan Construction spoke
during the agenda item at Monday night’s council The city argued that any of the work Tan should
meeting. have been paid for was done so through the various
change orders – “any such additional or extra work is
The dispute between the two parties hinged on outside the express, written terms of the contract,”
whether or not Tan Construction’s extra work was the city’s defense document read. 

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REMEMBER ... THE TITANS ALWAYS GIVE IT THEIR ALL

The Treasure Coast Titans PHOTOS: ANTHONY INSWASTY
gave it the old high school
try at South County
Stadium last Friday night,
but dropped a 36-22
non-league decision to
the visiting Mainland
(Daytona) Buccaneers.
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CITY BUDGET the increase in property values. Mayor Gregory Oravec made a point of City Manager Russ Blackburn said in
The $410.5 million budget calls for a net how much of residents’ tax bills are under June that the budget assumes Homestead
CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 the city’s control. does not pass.
increase in city staff of about 11 positions.
The Port St. Lucie City Council on Mon- Originally, the city planned to hire to 12, but “We’re just a piece of it,” he said. Home- However, if voters statewide approve it,
day night approved the recommended shifting staff allowed the city to get by with owners pay taxes to the School District, the he estimates the city would collect an esti-
millage rate (also known as the property one less paralegal. county and other governmental agencies – mated $4 million less in revenue.
tax rate) of 6.3 mills – or $6.30 per $1,000 not just to the city.
of assessed value. What that means for the Utility Services will see four new hires to And, if the half-cent sales tax initiative
city is $1 million less being collected, ac- accommodate “pretty explosive growth,” Snyder concurred, noting that Port St. does not pass, the city would retool its cap-
cording to Budget Director Jeff Snyder. Snyder said. Lucie’s portion of the tax bill is approxi- ital improvement plan, which governs var-
mately 25 percent. ious projects such as sidewalks, road resur-
Snyder explained that, though the city The Police Department, too, will get two facing and the like.
was trimming the millage rate, it still is new traffic officers and a Police Athletic Neither the tax rate nor the city’s pro-
about 6 percent more than the “roll-back” League director, which is a civilian post. posed budget take into account the po- The council Monday unanimously ap-
rate – the rate at which the city would have tential outcomes of the half-cent sales tax proved the recommended tax rate and
collected the same amount in taxes given The Building Department will get sev- referendum on the November ballot and budget. The second and final vote is sched-
eral new staffers, among which will be an Amendment 1 – the homestead exemption uled for Sept. 24 in the Council Chambers
inspector, plans examiners and a permit expansion. at 7 p.m. 
specialist.



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IN VERO, DEBATING THE FUTURE OF ICONIC ‘DODGERTOWN’

I’ve got to admit: I was more than a little intrigued by

Lakeland-based developer Mark Hulbert’s “urban village”

plan for the former Dodgertown Golf Club property – a

RAY McNULTY forward-thinking concept that
would be new to Vero Beach.

MY TAKE But it’s not worth the risk.
The Vero City Council no

longer can afford to sell those 35 acres to Hulbert, no

matter how much he might raise his offer, which he al-

ready increased from $2.1 million to $2.43 million.

The city can’t, in good conscience, sell the long-idle

parcel to any other developer, either, even if the pro-

posed project promises to generate much-needed tax

revenue.

The city must sell the land to Indian River County –

because the county needs the old nine-hole golf course

to back Peter O’Malley’s pitch to Major League Baseball,

which he hopes will take over his local-economy-boost-

ing operation at Historic Dodgertown.

“I’m 80 years old, and I need a plan for succession,”

said O’Malley, former owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers PHOTO: BRUCE CADY

and, for the past six-plus years, the chief executive officer is to buy the land, which the city has been trying to sell
for years. The county, which owns the Historic Dodger-
of Historic Dodgertown. “That’s why I’ve been talking to big-crowd events at Holman Stadium or elsewhere on town property, last week offered to purchase the adjacent
the nostalgia-filled grounds, where the Dodgers, from parcel from the city for $2.4 million.
Major League Baseball, which is looking for a facility it Brooklyn to Los Angeles, conducted spring training for 61
mostly wonderful years. “That piece of property is important to both the city
can call its own to host some of its flagship events. and the county,” O’Malley said. “But it’s especially im-
O’Malley said MLB has a “keen interest” in Historic portant to the county, which probably needs to own it to
“This is a way for Major League Baseball to get that Dodgertown, and he believes the takeover “is going to protect what it already owns.”
happen,” but only if the county can assure Baseball Com-
facility, one that also has so much history and tradition,” missioner Rob Manfred and his staff that the golf-course O’Malley warned that, if he and the county can’t strike
property will be available when needed. a deal with MLB to run the place, the future of Historic
he added. “And I believe that would be the best next
The only way the county can make such a guarantee
chapter for Dodgertown.”

For that transition to happen, though, the county

must purchase the property, which Major League Base-

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Dodgertown could be in jeopardy – along facility would transfer from me to Major Imagine your home, totally organized!
with all the tourism and sales-tax reve- League Baseball,” O’Malley said. “Major
nues the facility’s operations generate League Baseball would inherit the lease, Custom Closets, Garage Cabinets, Home Offices, Pantries, Laundries and Hobby Rooms
– because he doesn’t know what will then negotiate a new one.
happen after he’s gone.
“It’s an ideal situation for both the
Remember: The once-celebrated county and Major League Baseball.”
complex, deserted by the Dodgers in 2008
and reopened by Minor League Baseball County Commissioner Peter O’Bryan
in 2009, was about to be shuttered for a echoed O’Malley’s optimism and justified
second time in 2011. the county’s investment, saying at last
week’s City Council meeting: “The eco-
That’s when Minor League Baseball, nomic benefit will explode when we bring
citing heavy financial losses, planned to in MLB.”
abandon its attempts to grow its business
in Vero Beach and close the facility. The county also could use a large part
of the property for a much-needed park
That’s also when O’Malley, with his af- on the west side of Vero Beach – some-
fection for our community and especially thing many residents want.
Dodgertown, rode to the rescue, heading
a five-way partnership that rebranded the If the sides do reach an agreement,
all-sports training and tournament facility O’Malley said, Major League Baseball
as “Historic Dodgertown” and re-ener- probably would “keep our core business”
gized the place. and bring in some of its own, including
marquee events that would attract large
He also committed to reinvest any crowds.
profits from the venture in the business,
which finally began making money two Those events and crowds, however,
years ago. “I’m happy with what we’ve would require the county to provide over-
done the last five or six years, getting this flow parking on the former golf-course
place to where it is now,” O’Malley said property, just as the Dodgers did before
of Historic Dodgertown, which operates moving their spring-training headquarters
as a year-round training facility for sports to Arizona in 2008.
teams of all ages and levels, as well as a
site for tournaments, meetings, concerts In fact, O’Malley said the Dodgers reg-
and festivals. ularly used that property as an auxiliary
parking lot for Grapefruit League games –
“I’m thrilled that we’ve been able to while it was still a golf course.
continue to have a positive impact on the
local economy,” he added. “And I’m proud “We’d close the course and use the
that we’ve been able to preserve the his- fairways for parking,” he said. “We needed
tory of what has been a very special place the extra space.”
for a lot of people.
So will Major League Baseball.
“I’ve always believed Dodgertown was So does Indian River County.
worth saving – that’s why I raised my hand “I don’t want to say the county must
six years ago, when it was about to be buy it,” O’Malley said, “but it certainly
shuttered again – but now I want to see it makes sense for the county to own it.”
go to the next level.” The City Council delayed any decision
on selling the golf-course property until
He is certain Major League Baseball can its Oct. 2 meeting – a move that could
make that happen, and he believes a deal prompt Hulbert, who showed up in Vero
with the county could be only weeks away. Beach with the right plan at the wrong
time, to withdraw his offer.
“The county owns the land, but respon- That’s a loss, but losing Dodgertown
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HILLCREST MEMORIAL GARDENS COUNTY BUDGET really holds, the best we can do is prepare for
the expected possibilities,” Tipton told the
FERNHILL MEMORIAL GARDENS CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 Commission during the hearing.

Celebration lives es are going down, but property values are He has been weighing the potential out-
on the rise, meaning many property owners comes of various scenarios.
with could expect to see their tax bill increase a
smidgen. Best case, according to Tipton, would be
AYCOCK FUNERAL HOMES for voters to approve the half-cent sales tax
Examining a hypothetical home with a locally and voters statewide to decline the
The Dignity Memorial professional provider network tax-assessed value of $225,000, the home- homestead exemption.
is here to guide you every step of the way owner would pay $2,001 under the pro-
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Our professional, experienced and dedicated for the 8.6 percent average increase to budget would be balanced. If both measures
staff provides exceptional, compassionate care property values. pass, the county and cities will be better off
to families at a difficult time in their lives. for covering infrastructure needs but the
• Funeral & burial services of all faiths & cultures With the 8.6 percent increase, though, budget would not be balanced. Revenues
• Personalized service from time honored that same property owner would see the val- from property taxes would decline.
traditions, personal photographs to favorite ue of their home increase to $244,350 and
reading & songs the tax bill jump to $2,173. And, in the event that voters embrace the
homestead exemption and reject the sales
AYCOCK FUNERAL HOMES Property values increased more than the tax? “We will be literally in worse shape than
county had anticipated back in July. The in- in the depths of the Great Recession as we
PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA crease means St. Lucie County will collect will necessarily have to reallocate existing
an additional $1.5 million, which it plans to general-fund resources to address infra-
split 50/50 with the Sheriff’s Office. structure shortfalls,” Tipton said.

What the budget doesn’t currently ac- He explained his dire prediction, noting
count for are the two ballot initiatives that that the loss of revenue would not have been
could upend financial planning for the the result of a national phenomenon like the
county – the sales tax initiative and the Great Recession. “The economy is going well
homestead exemption amendment. around the state,” he said. Cutting services
– which would have to happen – while the
Locally, residents will go to the polls and economy is healthy would be “counter-intu-
determine whether or not the county will in- itive.”
crease its sales tax rate by a half-cent, bring-
ing the sales tax to 7 percent for 10 years. Do- “I did not build the recommended budget
ing so would generate millions of dollars that on the worst-case scenario as it would have
would be split among the county, the City of crippled this year’s budget perhaps unnec-
Port St. Lucie, the City of Fort Pierce and St. essarily,” Tipton told the Commission.
Lucie Village. The funds would be used for
a number of infrastructure improvements He added that if the worst should come to
and stormwater and drainage projects. pass, the Commission and staff will have to
hold emergency budgeting meetings in De-
Statewide, voters also will decide if a third cember to address the infrastructure needs,
homestead exemption should be applied. which would result in departmental budgets
This one, Amendment 1 on the November being cut. “And no areas will be safe from
ballot, would exclude a portion of home this process,” he warned.
values between $100,000 and $125,000 from
non-school tax assessments. If approved, it The second and final public hearings on
would establish a maximum homestead ex- the property tax rate and budget will be held
emption of $75,000 on certain properties. Thursday, Sept. 20, starting at 6 p.m. in the
County Commission Chambers, 2300 Vir-
“While we can’t ever know what the future ginia Ave., in the Roger Poitras Building, Fort
Pierce. 

Aycock at Tradition LENGTHY SENTENCE FOR PSL MAN
Life Celebration Center ON FEDERAL KID-PORN CHARGES

Port St. Lucie NEWEST LOCATION A 62-year-old Port St. Lucie man will mitting a sexual offense involving two
Aycock at Tradition spend the next 14 years of his life in prison young girls in Maryland.
772-618-2336 after pleading guilty to possessing and re-
Life Celebration Center ceiving child pornography. The case was brought as part of Project
Floresta Drive Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to
1504 SE Floresta Drive SW Tradition Lakes Blvd. The U.S. District Court handed down combat the growing epidemic of child sexu-
CrSeWekStWoanyy the 14-year prison term and added that al exploitation and abuse. The initiative was
Port St. Lucie SW Stony Creek Way SW Tradition Lakes Blvd. SW Keating Dr. Donald Rowley would spend the rest of his launched in 2006 by the Justicec Department.
SW Hartwick Dr. post-prison life on supervised release.
772-878-0049 SW Elsinore Dr. Led by U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and the
Tradition Pkwy. Authorities discerned that Rowley used Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and
Fernhill Memorial peer-to-peer Internet networks to search Obscenity Section (CEOS), Project Safe
Gardens, Stuart for, receive and share child pornography Childhood marshals federal, state and local
772-283-6246 from July through December 2017. resources to locate, apprehend and prose-
cute individuals who exploit children via
Aycock Funeral Home Investigators found more than 450 vid- the Internet. The coalition also works to
Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, eos of child porn, search terms related to identify and rescue victims.
the material, as well as peer-to-peer soft-
Fort Pierce Tradition Pkwy. SW Stony Creek Way ware.

772-461-8912 The U.S. Attorney for the Southern Dis- For more information about Project Safe
trict of Florida’s Office also revealed that
Rowley had pled guilty in 1988 to com- Childhood, visit www.projectsafechildhood.

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IN LOVING MEMORY Lucie departed this life Tuesday, Sept. 4. of William and Martha Brown born in Miami,
Peter is survived by his loving wife of 58 on Aug. 21, 1971. He grew up in Fort Pierce
GEORGE N. METCALFE, 43 tive. He was a proud member of Fort Pierce and currently resided in Port St. Lucie.
St. Lucie West Lodge #87 Free and Accepted Masons. years, Renate Nick; his niece, Julia Frasson;
and nephew, Stephan Gunther, both of Ger- He graduated from Fort Pierce High
George Nicholas Metcalfe, 43, of St. Lucie Survivors include his daughter, Courtney many; and many other family members in School. He was a member of Westside Baptist
West in Port St. Lucie passed away on Sept. 5 R. Metcalfe of Port St. Lucie; parents, George Germany. Church and had accepted Christ at a young
at his home. George was born in Hollywood, and Phyllis Metcalfe of Young Harris, Ga.; sis- age. He worked with his mother and father at
Fla., on Sept. 8, 1974, to George and Phyllis ter, Michelle K. Kamaji of Key West; and niec- Peter was a veteran of the United States B&M Lawnmower shop and had worked the
Metcalfe. es, Ashleigh N. Cruz of Davenport, Fla., and Marine Corps and traveled the world exten- night shift in receiving at Sam’s Club for the
Stephanie S. Smith-Metcalfe of Tallahassee. sively as a mechanical engineer. last 18 years.
George was a very loving father, son, and
uncle. He enjoyed spending time with family PETER NICK, 82 He enjoyed woodworking and was an ac- Bill loved spending time with his sister
and friends. He loved the mountains, espe- St. Lucie West complished swimmer and diver. and friends and will be missed tremendously
cially in Colorado. and can never be replaced.
Peter Nick, 82, of St. Lucie West in Port St. AARON ‘BILL’ BROWN, 47
He was a highly respected banking execu- Port St. Lucie Survivors include his parents, William
and Martha Brown; sister, Lorrie Brown;
Aaron “Bill” Brown, 47, died Sept. 5 in Port nephews, Jason and Justin Joyce; and grand-
St. Lucie. Mr. Brown was the youngest child mother, Annie Mae Johns.

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SALE OF VGTI BUILDING Oravec explained that City Manager
Russ Blackburn’s initial inclination when

CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 presented with Kallivokas’ offer was that

the city should be able to share in the

which it would get back if the sale doesn’t “upside” of the deal.

ultimately go through. “I think his first inclination was right,”

The Port St. Lucie City Council voted Oravec said. “I think Mr. Kallivokas is

4-1 in favor of approving the going to do a great job. I think

proposed purchase and sale he’s going to get tenants in the

agreement with RER Ven- building. And I think in the next

tures. three to five years or whenever

Mayor Gregory Oravec he decides to sell, he’s going to

was the lone dissenter, sell it for something between

raising an objection to un- $24 (million) and $34 million

disclosed information and or in that neighborhood.”

questions regarding the ap- Gregory Oravec. Oravec said that the build-
praisal of the property. ing is worth more than the ap-

“These things come to praised $14.5 million – if it has

bear in my mind” because tenants. He said he wouldn’t be

of the type of deal hashed able to look back and say he

out with RER Ventures, the voted his conscious if he voted

mayor said. The deal calls yes on the deal.

for the city to finance the “I don’t think there’s a right

sale; RER will make a 20 or wrong answer on this,” the for a few moments before ultimately “I just want to thank the City Coun-
voting to approve the deal with RER Ven- cil for all the serious consideration you
percent down payment, pay mayor concluded, adding he tures. gave to our proposal and our contract,”
Kallivokas said, addressing the council
interest only over five years, Stephanie Morgan. would provide his full support Once Kallivokas deposits $100,000 after the vote. “I hope that the due-dili-
and then make final pay- moving forward after the vote. with the city, due diligence can begin. gence period proves, confirms the beliefs
His company has 90 days to make a final I have now that this is a good opportuni-
ment of the remainder at Councilwoman Stephanie decision. If he plans to move forward, he ty for us and I hope that we will stabilize
will make a second deposit of $200,000 as the building and create some good jobs
the end of that term. Morgan also expressed uncertainty with earnest money. in the community. And I look forward to
being a part of this community.” 
“I think he’s the real deal,” Oravec said the vote, questioning the closing costs At closing, RER Ventures will make a
down payment of $2.9 million.
of RER Ventures owner Christopher Kalli- and which party would be responsible

vokas. “I think he’s a bona fide developer, for what and at what price tag.

the kind of investor we want in the city. When the vote was called, she re-

But I will not be supporting this deal.” sponded, “Oh, this is tough” and paused

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Wave of volunteers wanted for ‘Coastal Cleanup’ outing

BY PATRICK McCALLISTER | Correspondent hard to see without a microscope. The majority of filtered cigarettes have “We encourage people to bring reusable
“I would have to say it’s micro-plastics, cellulose acetate, a synthetic fiber that’s water bottles as well and we’ll have water
This Saturday, Sept. 15, is the Ocean Con- plastic. Last year, cleanup volunteers picked here they can put in their bottles,” Lomax
servancy’s annual International Coastal small pieces of plastic,” she said. up 95,700 cigarette butts in Florida. It was said.
Cleanup. The Smithsonian Marine Station Mark Perry, executive director of the Flor- the most common trash item along the
and Ecosystems Exhibit at the St. Lucie Coun- state’s shorelines. The second-most frequent She said people don’t have to get out to
ty Aquarium, Fort Pierce, is hosting a partic- ida Oceanographic Society, previously told trash item was plastic bottle caps — 74,400, pick up trash to contribute to efforts to clean
ipating local cleanup from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. St. Lucie Voice that plastic is increasingly followed by food wrappers, 37,700. our oceans.
showing up in wildlife in and around the In-
“The idea is to clean up the trash on the dian River Lagoon. He said as plastic breaks Lomax said plastic items we can see are “If you are a beach person, be very careful
beach before it gets in the ocean,” said Erin down, smaller and smaller creatures end up unfortunately also visible to many marine not to leave anything behind,” Lomax said.
Lomax, education specialist. eating it. Things that eat smaller creatures animals. Unlike us, those animals can’t tell “I know plastic bags can get away from you
ingest the plastic with them. They, in turn, they are plastic. on the beach.”
The annual international event has been get eaten by larger creatures, and the plastic
around since the mid-1980s. An Ocean — which can’t be digested — works its way “Even things like plastic bags,” Lomax The cleanup will be at Museum Pointe
Conservancy staff member organized the to the top of food chains. He said rescuers said. “Sea turtles eat a lot of plastic bags. Park, 414 Seaway Dr., Fort Pierce. Folks can
Texas Coastal Cleanup in 1986. The inaugu- are discovering birds that stopped eating, They think they’re jellyfish.” park at the aquarium, 420 Seaway Drive. 
ral event got a surprising 2,800 volunteers. because they couldn’t digest anymore due to
Within three years the event went inter- plastic in their guts. While volunteers will be out for two hours,
national and became, according to some Lomax said most will spend 45 minutes to
sources, the largest all-volunteer ocean Lomax said wildlife isn’t the only second- an hour cleaning up. Folks can filter in and
cleanup around. ary consumers of micro-plastics. out at their convenience.

Today the cleanup includes more than “If you’re eating an ocean fish, if that ani- “Really, all they have to do is show up,”
100 nations and every major body of wa- mal has eaten micro-plastic, then you’re eat- she said. “We’ll make sure they have gloves,
ter on the planet. Last year about 800,000 ing micro-plastic,” Lomax said. pickers, buckets to use. Then we’ll be using
volunteers removed more than 20 million some bags that have been repurposed to be
pieces of trash from the world’s beaches The Ocean Conservancy reports that mi- trash bags.”
and waterways. There were 21,000 Florida cro-plastic seems to be affecting the repro-
volunteers last year. They collected about ductively of zooplankton, the animals that She did, however, say volunteers need
174,000 pounds of trash along 3,000 miles form the base of the ocean food chains. A lot to be mindful of what they’ll be doing and
of the Sunshine State’s river, lake and ocean of the plastic comes from boats and ships, of where. Lomax said volunteers should dress
coastlines. course, but not all of it. One of the big sourc- in comfortable, cool clothes with enclosed
es of plastic going into the ocean is surpris- shoes and hats to keep the sun off their
Lomax said the annual cleanups and re- ing. heads. Sunscreen is also called for.
search are increasingly showing that one of
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Beagle-lovin’ Bonzo wins Dixie’s friendship

Hi Dog Buddies! my best, Mr Bonzo.” PAYpers. And you’ve got Dixie May. PHOTO: DENISE RITCHIE
She had brown an white polka-dot such a great dog-onality.”
This week I innerviewed Dixie May guess why. Oh, an Chase, he’s my new
Kennedy, a super cute, three-color Bee- kneesox, a white-tipped black tail, an “Yes, I ’spose that’s true. neighbor, a 10-week-old Golden Retriev-
gull. She looks like the Bee-gull that hu- big bright eyes. I guess I was just standin’ But I’m lucky, too. I mean, er puppy. He looks like a liddle teddy
man ardist, Norman Rockwell, put in lot- there with a goofy smile cuz she said, what if Mom an Dad’d liked bear.”
sa his pickshures. Dixie May’s a purebred, “Did you wanna ask me some questions, Italian food? At first I was
with PAYpers an evrything, but she’s not Mr. Bonzo?” sorta nervous, so I chewed “Do you like travlin’?”
a Snobnose. She’s got a great dog-onality stuff. Mom kept track. I “Just to the Bark Park. I Barf in the car.
an real nice posture, also. “Right! Yes! Absolutely! So, Miss Dixie totally chewed up the hall It’s embarrassing.”
May, how did you find your Forever Fam- runner; two bathmats; “I see you have a nice pool,” I changed
Soon as my assistant knocked, ily?” two indoor/outdoor rugs; the subject.
there was a big, kinda startling ‘Ahh- Mom’s (very) special pil- “When I first got here, I accidently fell
hh-ROOOOOOooo.’ But, when the door “Honestly, I almost didn’t. I was on sale low; and Dad’s flip-flops. in. It scared the kibbles out of me. Now
opened an there was this perky liddle inna pet shop at the Melbourne Mall, but Mom still has to rescue I just do laps around it. I chase birds an
pooch, I’m like, ‘How did that big voice nobody was innersted, for some reason. her shoes sometimes. But lizards, but Mom an Dad say not to ack-
come out of that liddle lady?’ Meanwhile, once a month, Mom an Dad I learned the Rools About shully catch ’em. I usta eat bugs. (Don’t
had this roo-teen: They’d go to dinner at Doing My Doody; an I can tell, OK?) Mom an Dad say No Bugs! They
She trotted up for the Wag-an-Sniff, an the Chinese restrunt in the Melbourne Sit an Give Paw an Stay look so duh-licius, they’re hard to resist,
I introduced myself an my assistant. Mall, then walk around the Mall after. (mostly). but they make me throw up, so I guess I
They had noticed me in the pet shop should quit, doncha think?”
“You’re even more hansome in the fur when I was just a liddle puppy. They’d “I admit I still like to hide “Abso–woofin’–lutely Miss Dixie May.
than in your pickshur,” she said. paws, but they weren’t thinking about stuff: shoes or sox or bone No More Bugs!”
getting a dog. Well, for the next five chews. I bury ’em, usually Headin’ home, I was thinkin’ about
I grinned like a doof, an mumbled months, evry time they walked by, there I in the couch. Then I can re- Miss Dixie May and her polka-dot knee-
thank you. still was, an since they never stayed long, fer to ’em later, you know?” sox, an bouncy liddle trot. An how glad I
I didn’t get my hopes up. By the sixth was she’d stopped eatin’ bugs. An won-
“This is my Mom, Cheryl an my Dad, month, they were feelin’ real sorry for “Yup, I do.” drin’ if I was too old to learn to dance.
Pat. My pooch fren Laci was in your me, cuz obviously nobody wanted me. “I also love chewin’ ice.
column an it was way Cool Kibbles, so So Dad made the pet store guy an offer. Whenever I hear Mom get- Till next time,
I Woofmailed, an here you are. See, I’m They did that back-an-forth thing for a ting’ ice out of the fridge, I
wearin’ my beauiful red collar so I look while, till Dad finally won, thank Lassie.” run right over. One time, I The Bonz
got a nice big piece of ice
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WHY CHILDREN, TEENS SHOULD NOT As Americans better understand the
BE ON A PALEO OR GLUTEN-FREE DIET negative health effects of these fast car-
bohydrates, an anti-carb hysteria has tak-
BY CASEY SEIDENBERG | The Washington Post carbs and slow carbs, however, and herein sugar and, as a result, raise insulin. Eating en shape. Yet, slow carbs, such as those
lies the confusion. too many of these too often can negatively found in vegetables, whole grains, beans,
The low-carb paleo diet has been one of affect one’s health by disrupting hormones legumes, sweet potatoes, nuts and seeds,
the most searched diets online in recent Fast carbs found in cake, candy, pret- and metabolism and leading to more body are higher in fiber and are broken down
years. Many of the leading paleo programs zels and cereals are absorbed quickly. They fat and diabetes. and absorbed slowly, so that the energy
actively market to teens, and a few years enter the bloodstream rapidly, raise blood the body receives from these foods lasts
back, a celebrity chef in Australia even longer. These carbohydrates should not
co-wrote a paleo cookbook for babies and be restricted for children. They are essen-
kids. Public health officials there warned tial to a child’s brain function and energy,
that the paleo diet, which eschews carbo- especially when he or she has long days at
hydrates, processed foods and dairy, isn’t a school and extracurricular activities. Car-
safe way for children to eat. bohydrates provide readily available ener-
gy, while protein and fats make fuel over
I share their concerns, especially as I a longer period of time; active kids need
look around my community and see chil- a balance to get the sustained energy and
dren and teens adopting a low-carb, no- nutrition they need.
carb or gluten-free diet when they don’t
have a medical reason, such as celiac dis- Many low-carb diets leave teens with
ease or obesity. Even a leading paleo web- fewer calories than their growing bodies
site offers the caveat that “a low-carb or require. A majority of an adult’s bone mass
low-calorie approach to a paleo diet during is obtained during adolescence, so it’s not
adolescence should be avoided.” the time to be forgoing foods that provide
essential vitamins and minerals for growth.
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End of Add beauty and Vitalia home has stunning
Summer views and lush landscaping
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light and bright, aided by windows and
Readers of this space know I am a fan of volume ceilings. There is a living room –
Vitalia, the 55+ community at Tradition. The 14 feet, 8 inches by 20 feet, 1 inch – with
houses are lovely and the amenities many, lake views, that is adjacent to every gour-
so it is a perfect place to find a home with met cook’s dream kitchen. The room, 12-
lots to do if you want to and plenty to enjoy 2-by-15-2, is stunning in appearance and
if you stay home. Added to that, you have as well-appointed as the most discerning
the shops and restaurants at Tradition, so cook could want. It has double ovens, a
you can leave home for coffee and the pa- gas drop-in cooktop, quartz counters, 42-
per Sunday morning without going far at all. inch cabinets in abundance, a large center
island with seating, and a walk-in pantry.
The house at 10143 SW Yellowwood Av- The white cabinetry is enhanced by a dec-
enue is the Jensen model and was built in
2016. Outside, there is lush landscaping

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orative backsplash and the look is clean FEATURES FOR 10143 SW YELLOWWOOD AVENUE This is a space where you can sit with your
and modern. There is a dining area, 12- morning coffee or late-night drink, or en-
by-12, that has a view of the lake as well. Neighborhood: Vitalia at Tradition • Year built: 2016 tertain guests. You can dine “outside” with-
It’s just a delightful spot. Construction: CBS out worrying about bugs or a sudden show-
er, and if the grandkids come to visit, you
The master suite starts with a spacious Square footage: 2,012 sq. ft. • Total square footage: 3,000 can watch them play in the backyard.
(18-2-by-16-8) bedroom. There is a large Bedrooms: 2 • Bathrooms: 2 • Flooring: ceramic tile
walk-in closet and a lovely master bath with Security: burglar alarm, manned gate As I mentioned, Vitalia has excellent ame-
dual vanities and a frameless shower. The nities. The 24,000-square-foot clubhouse
guest room is 10-by-13 and there is anoth- Additional features: lake views, impact glass, 2+ garage spac- hosts many activities, both indoors and out.
er bath to serve it. A den, 12-2-by-11, com- es, gas water heater, furniture negotiable There is a darts and billiards room, a library,
pletes the living space. a ballroom and exercise room, and outside
Community amenities: clubhouse, biking and jogging, busi- there is a resort-style pool and spa, a putting
All of this is lovely, but there’s a “Wow” ness center, community room, game room, exercise room, green, pickle ball, shuffleboard, bocce ball,
factor. As you step onto the large, covered pool, putting green, shuffleboard, pickle ball, bocce, ballroom tennis, and jogging and biking areas.You can
and screened lanai, you get the full view of
the lake and the wildlife that calls it home. Listing brokerage: Lang Realty CONTINUED ON PAGE 25
Listing agent: Tony Reagan of the Reagan Team, 772-333-0025

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 23 describe it as a young, active 55+ communi-
ty that’s very friendly and welcoming. There
join in if you wish or enjoy your own resort at are too many clubs and community events
home. The choice is yours. to list and so many ways to be part of the
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TRADITION AND ST. LUCIE WEST REAL ESTATE SALES

TOP SALES OF THE WEEK

The first full week of September saw only five transactions in the Tradition and St. Lucie West
real estate market.
The top sale of the week was the residence at 1757 SW Catalonia Street. Originally listed in May
for $317,556, this home sold for $308,990 on Sept. 1.
Representing both the seller and the purchaser in the transaction was agent Jodi L. Trusner of
Grande Realty Professionals.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS
ORIGINAL SELLING
PRICE
TOWN ADDRESS LISTED ASKING PRICE SOLD
$308,990
PORT SAINT LUCIE 1757 SW CATALONIA STREET 5/21/2018 $317,556 9/1/2018 $262,000
$240,000
SAINT LUCIE WEST 758 SW SAINT CROIX COVE 7/26/2018 $268,750 9/5/2018 $239,900
$195,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 5807 NW BLUE BONNET COURT 6/17/2018 $249,500 9/5/2018

PORT SAINT LUCIE 435 NW LISMORE LANE 3/26/2018 $244,900 9/4/2018

PORT SAINT LUCIE 322 SW COCONUT KEY WAY 5/29/2018 $214,900 9/6/2018

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beautiful wood flooring throughout on a huge cul-de-sac water lot WITH close top cabinets and drawer base cabinets, custom granite countertops, under features include a gourmet kitchen with double ovens and gas drop-in white 42’’ cabinets to beautiful granite and large tile throughout the home.
screened lanai. The kitchen boasts highly desirable 42’’ white cabinets with cabinet lighting, Blanco Chocolate Granite sink and Hansgrohe Kitchen Faucet. cooktop, quartz counters, 42’’ cabinets, and walk in pantry. The open floor Beautiful stone accent in front of home, Impact glass windows throughout,
under cabinet lighting and soft close drawers. From the crown molding, All S/S appliances, wine fridge, and Fisher Pykel Drawer dishwasher. Ceramic plan is enhanced by the beautiful tile flooring and upgrades too numerous to
extended garage, finished laundry room with cabinets and sink, built in closest flooring throughout with laminated wood flooring in all bedrooms and custom list. The master suite features dbl. vanities, a walk in closet and shower, and a finished laundry room, seamless glass shower, and upgraded gas range.
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throughout, lovely window treatments, and much more. The kitchen boasts a huge nook. The main living area features built in entertainment center, crown moulding, home. The kitchen has 42’ cabinets, cook’s island w/pendant lighting, stainless steel appliances, and crown molding. The kitchen features S/S appliances, granite counters,
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HERE ARE SOME OF THE TOP RECENT TRADITION AND ST. LUCIE WEST REAL ESTATE SALES

758 SW Saint Croix Cove, Saint Lucie West 5807 NW Blue Bonnet Court, Port Saint Lucie

Listing Date: 7/26/2018 Listing Date: 6/17/2018
Original Price: $268,750 Original Price: $249,500
Sold: 9/5/2018 Sold: 9/5/2018
Selling Price: $262,000 Selling Price: $240,000
Listing Agent: John Heinrich, P.A. Listing Agent: Richard Green

Selling Agent: Atlantic Shores Rlty Expertise Selling Agent: RE/MAX Masterpiece Realty

Nicole Bertke Jonathan Hayes

The Keyes Company Greenergy Realty Treasure Coast, LLC

435 NW Lismore Lane, Port Saint Lucie 322 SW Coconut Key Way, Port Saint Lucie

Listing Date: 3/26/2018 Listing Date: 5/29/2018
Original Price: $244,900 Original Price: $214,900
Sold: 9/4/2018 Sold: 9/6/2018
Selling Price: $239,900 Selling Price: $195,000
Listing Agent: Millie Gil Listing Agent: Michelle Agrusa

Selling Agent: Bold Real Estate Group, Inc Selling Agent: Lang Realty

Kimberly Kirkman Marlene Medina

Century 21 Tenace Realty Lang Realty

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Grow older gracefully in home adapted to meet your needs

By Brenda Richardson | The Washington Post home feel like an indoor obstacle course. A modifications, you can increase your safe- ards indoors by removing floor mats and
few universal design modifications can go ty and comfort and reduce your risks. throw rugs. Choose floor coverings that
Rebecka Snell, 65, says she knew that if a long way in helping residents of all ages are slip-resistant, durable for wheelchair or
she and her husband Vic Labson were to live safely and comfortably in their homes. For starters, install handrails on both walker use and able to smoothly make the
continue living in their 1960s ranch home sides of a stairway to prevent nasty tum- transition to adjacent rooms. If the budget
in Lakewood, Colo., improvements would Here are some home improvement ideas bles, being sure they extend beyond the top allows, install a stair lift or elevator.
have to be made to create a safer and more that might allow you to comfortably re- and bottom of stairs.
enjoyable space. main in your home rather than having to ● Widen doorways. Narrow doorways
move elsewhere as you get older: Modifying the front entryway so the sur- are problematic for people of all ages, but
Moving the washer and dryer from the face from the exterior to the interior is level especially for people with limited mobili-
walk-out basement to the main level was ● Invest in smart-home products. Tech- will reduce the risk of falling and make the ty. Make your doorways at least 36 inches
high on her wish list. nology is a game-changer for remaining transition from the outside to the inside wide instead of the standard 30 inches.
independent in your home and staying easier. “If the house has front steps, add a Listou said if a resident or visitor is carry-
“It was not just going up and down stairs; connected with others, says Erik Listou, handrail on each side,” Listou said, noting ing groceries or using a walker or wheel-
it was carrying laundry baskets up and co-founder of the Denver-based Living In that, ideally, you would reconfigure the chair, that’s the perfect size for navigating
down the stairs,” Snell said. Place Institute, which trains professionals entryway to have a sloping walkway rather through a home easily. To make doors easy
in the housing and medical fields on acces- than steps. and safe to use, replace doorknobs with
She consulted with Barbara Barton, a sibility and safety in the home. Sensors can lever-type handles with end returns. The
master kitchen and bath designer and cer- keep a virtual eye on you and your home to A door overhang at the main entrance bent back returns help prevent clothes
tified Living In Place professional in Little- improve comfort, security and energy effi- can shield you from the elements and re- from snagging on the knob or handle and
ton, Colo., who laid out a plan to provide a ciency. As you move around your home, the duce the risk of slipping during inclement keep hands from sliding off the end of a
suitable and comfortable space. devices can report back to a caretaker or a weather. regular door lever handle.
loved one about your daily routine.
To accommodate Snell, “we included the Eliminate slipping and tripping haz- ● Create an accessible bathroom. Consid-
stackable washer and dryer hidden behind Voice-controlled personal assistant de- er replacing your tub with a walk-in shower
cabinet doors on the main level,” Barton vices give you the ability to turn on or off instead of one with a step-over threshold.
said. “Then, we knew we needed to add household items such as lights, a TV or a Install sturdy grab bars at the entrance to
better railings on the stairs going down to thermostat. Moreover, with a push of a but- the shower, inside the shower and by the
the basement.” ton, you can control connected-home sys- toilet to provide stability and support. A
tems around the house, including sprin- taller toilet will aid in sitting and rising.
For many older adults, there’s no place klers, windows and locks. Bidets or bidet toilet seat conversions can
like their own home. The problem is that significantly improve hygiene.
most of the nation’s housing is not de- ● Fall-proof your home. The National In-
signed to accommodate physical and cog- stitute on Aging reports that six out of every Snell’s master bathroom had a jetted tub
nitive challenges that come with aging. 10 falls happen at home. By making a few

Steep stairways, narrow hallways and
other structural barriers can make an older

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that occupied about a third of the room. “I walk-in tub and a curbless shower with two to provide wheelchair accessibility. An ed by the touch of a finger. Pullout drawers
didn’t want a tub in the bathroom, because grab bars. The shower wall was prepped electric cooktop with controls on the front provide easy access, and the dishwasher
I never used it,” she said. “I wanted to use with bracing for a future fold-down seat. will eliminate the need to reach across hot is raised six inches from the floor for easy
the space for things that matter to me. If I burners. To avoid having to bend over, add access and less bending. Two ovens that
could get in the tub, I couldn’t get out.” ● Modify the kitchen. Conveniences such seated work spaces for food preparation. are separate from the cooktop are raised
as rollout shelves and a microwave oven to prevent leaning over. At the center of the
The bathroom makeover was extensive, at counter height can help you maintain Snell’s revamped kitchen includes an in- kitchen, the island is convenient and ac-
involving widening the doorway, adding independence in the kitchen. Ideally, you duction cooktop, which offers the safety of cessible for meal preparation. 
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POOL HOME - BEAUTIFUL WATER & GOLF VIEWS IMMACULATE 3 BEDROOM HOME SERENE PRESERVE VIEWS Updated 2BR, 2BA, 2CG PLUS den on oversized MEADOWOOD GOLF & TENNIS CLUB Custom designed home, 3BR 3BA,
2BR, 2.5BA PLUS den, granite counters in kitchen, formal living & dining rooms, Immaculate, wel cared for 3BR, 2BA, 2CG with wide open floor plan, kitchen with lot, dble glass front doors, crown molding, mstr bath completely redone, al tile or FR w/gas fireplace, SS & granite kitchen, master-suite w/sitting room & balcony,
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Gorgeous 2 BR 2.5 Bath condo with 2nd floor view overlooking the golf course. Updated 3BR, 2.5BA, 2.5CG, gorgeous large eat-in kitchen w/granite island, tumble-stone home built 2016, open & bright kitchen w/tumbled marble backsplash, granite, SS 5BR, 3BA PLUS den/office, loft area, open concept living area w/stone fireplace,
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Coming Up! STAGE SMORGASBORD!

ELLIOTT MUSEUM’S Sumptuous Theatre Guild season on tap: B6
‘SWEET!’ EXHIBIT IS
FOOD FOR THOUGHT From left: Vero Beach Theatre Guild set coordinator Jeff Hall, president John Putzke and vice president Phillis Rock on the set of “Yankee Tavern,” now showing at the venue. PHOTO: DENISE RITCHIE

BY SAMANTHA BAITA | Staff Writer

1 Sweet! No, really. The El-
liott Museum in Stuart
opens its next juried art exhibi-
tion “Sweet!” this Saturday. Art-
ists were challenged to interpret
the theme – food – creatively,
opening a literally global range
of possibilities, including many
that could claim the title role.
According to the Elliott, entries
came in from all over Florida,
and “75 2-D and 3-D works in
all media from 55 artists were
selected to show.” This promises
to be a deliciously engaging ex-
hibition, opening Saturday with
an artists’ reception from 2 p.m.
to 5 p.m. The reception includes
something you don’t often run
across in a museum: cake deco-
rating demonstrations, in the El-
liott’s art studio. In an apt exam-
ple of symbiosis, the exhibition
is sponsored by Publix. “Sweets”
will remain on display through
Nov. 4. Hours: Monday, Tues-
day, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed
Wednesday. Admission: Sept. 15
reception – $5. Regular museum
admission: Adults, $14; seniors,

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‘VELOCITY OF AUTUMN’: A MOVING COMEDY AT THE A.C.T.

BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Staff Writer Pat Burgemeister and Stuart Mohr. PHOTO COURTESY THE A.C.T. STUDIO THEATRE “He also marches to his own drummer. He left the nest at
[email protected] an early age and at this point, he’s not entirely thrilled with
O’Donovan said that the premise of the play is not as the results. He expected more and he’s dissatisfied with
Much of the angst of the aging process has to do with clear cut as one might think. himself.”
loss of independence and control. For those who have
made decisions about their lives for decades, ceding that “What I really like about it is that it starts seeming to be While Chris has been asked to deal with his mother
control to relatives is very difficult, especially if the rela- about one thing and then you get to what’s really on their numerous times, this time, he is facing his own crisis and
tionship is not very good to begin with. minds and that’s when it starts to get interesting.When you comes home for a different reason. “We don’t realize it at
take someone who’s very self-directed and been strong in the time, but he’s coming home looking for something
This is the premise of Eric Coble’s dramatic come- life and who is faced with losing control over her destiny, missing in his own life,” O’Donovan said.
dy “The Velocity of Autumn,” which will be presented at there is an extreme reaction.”
A.C.T. Studio Theatre in Stuart Oct. 6-21. The two-charac- The play is about the two getting to know each other.
ter play revolves around Alexandra, a 79-year-old pistol Chris, the son, has his own demons to deal with. For as much as they are alike, they don’t really know the
who listens to Berlioz while barricaded inside her Brook- “Her son is a lot like her in personality,” O’Donovan said. other. They share stories and both realize they have emp-
lyn brownstone. She has a plan to keep her enemies at bay: ty spots that need filling. She is dealing with getting older
think wine bottles as weapons. and losing control and he comes to the realization that he’s
not as special as he thought. He needs to be at peace with
Enter her son, Chris, who hasn’t seen his mother in years being ordinary. The situation is not uncommon. That’s
but who has been called in by his siblings to deal with the why I like the play.”
situation. He is the closest to her in personality and it is
thought he might have influence. O’Donovan wouldn’t discuss more of the plot, except to
say that it provides a “nervous-making climax.”
Dennis O’Donovan, who owns A.C.T. with his wife, Kar-
en, is directing the production. We spoke recently about it Talk turned to Neil Simon and O’Donovan said he chose
and about Neil Simon., who died the day before we spoke. “The Sunshine Boys” because it was one of Simon’s best.
A.C.T. had already scheduled “The Sunshine Boys” as its
season opener Sept. 8-23. “The universal experience uncovered in this play brings
to mind the success of Neil Simon,” O’Donovan said. “He
O’Donovan said that his decision to present the play often made some very common experiences more famil-
was made when he read it. “In reading the play, I imme- iar. He gave a voice to certain types of people in beautiful
diately thought of an actress I’d like to play the lead, Pat ways that had not been experienced before.”
Burgemeister,” he said. “She read the play and loved it. I
asked her who she’d like to play her son and she said Stuart “The Velocity of Autumn” by Eric Coble will be presented
(Mohr); I approached him. I often cast plays without for- weekends from Oct. 6-21 at A.C.T. Studio Theatre, 2399 SE
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Members and supporters of the Fort we always do, but on Tuesday, Sept. 25, we’ll $12; children 6-12, $6; under 6, free. 772- Joanne Shaw Taylor.
Pierce Jazz and Blues Society have had a all become Men Without Hats because, “We 225-1961, X121.
blast setting the time machine backwards can dance if we want to. We can leave your not your typical stand-up comic. His
and hosting mini class reunions this sum- friends behind. ’Cause your friends don’t 2 Blues rock guitarist Joanne Shaw stage is a 4-letter-word-free zone, and
mer! In July it was a return to the psyche- dance, and if they don’t dance, well, they’re Taylor is coming to the Lyric The- his act is atypically physical. Regan’s
delic ’60s with everything from The Stroll no friends of mine.” atre this Saturday, Sept. 15, with special style is, says the Kravis, observational,
to a mini-Beatles invasion. In August, we guest JD Simo. The whiskey-voiced Brit sarcastic and self-deprecating, as he riffs
rewound to the 1970s and Even though these are extra special eve- from the Black Country of England is, on such simple, everyday events as ship-
learned that nearly everyone nings of music, memories heralds the Lyric, “set to rock the house.” ping a package with UPS, visiting the eye
knows at least a few of the and magic, the cover charge As profiled recently in St. Lucie Voice, doctor, mortgages, little league baseball,
words to the decade icon “I is still only $6 for members Taylor was inspired to play the blues after board games, underwear and school sci-
Will Survive.” So let’s see how and $7 for everyone else. Best hearing Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix ence projects. According to Wikipedia,
well you do when we crank of all, your admission price and Albert Collins. The 16-tear-old was Regan scored a big one in 2017, penning
the time machine back to helps cover the costs of schol- discovered by Dave Stewart of the Eu- a two-special deal with the streaming
the 1980s. arships for young, talented rythmics and, shortly thereafter, the Brit- giant Netflix, which included last year’s
musicians hoping to pursue a ish publication “Blues Matters” dubbed special, “Numchucks and Flamethrow-
On Tuesday, Sept. 25, the career in music, like the eight her “the new face of the blues.” Her al- ers.” The comic, adds the show promo, is
Sunrise Black Box Theatre will scholarships we gave out just bums have hit the Billboard Top 10 in the also a Carnegie Hall veteran, and lauded
come alive with the likes of Michael Jackson U.S. and she was named Songwriter of as “the funniest stand-up alive” by Van-
telling everyone that “Billy Jean is not my a couple months ago to area students. the Year for two years running at the Brit- ity Fair. Show time: 8 p.m. Tickets: start-
lover.” You can travel back with Bonnie Tyler Sept. 25 is the last of our scheduled Class ish Blues Awards. Taylor resides in Detroit ing at $20. 561-832-7469. 
for a “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” and if you and London. A guitarist, singer-songwrit-
bring a group of friends, you may just find Reunion Mix Tape evenings, and we’d love to er and solo performer, Chicago native
out if it’s true that “Girls Just Want to Have know if you’ve been enjoying them. Give us a Simo started playing guitar at 5, says
Fun.” Along the way, there will be trivia con- call, drop us an email, or send us a thumbs- Wikipedia, and by 15 he’d already formed
tests, prizes for the best flashback to 1980s up or suggestions on Facebook and Twitter. a band and released a live EP, which sold
fashion (think lots of hair spray and finger- If you’ve enjoyed the flashback evenings, let 5,000 copies. Show time: 7 p.m. Tickets:
less lace gloves), and a chance to travel back us know, and we’ll schedule more of them $30. 772-286-7827.
to a time before everyone had a cellphone, moving forward.
and the sound of the AOL logon was brand 3 Lots of laughs. Zero profanity.
new and kind of intriguing. To find out more, put in your request, or to Coming to the Kravis in West Palm
become a member of the Fort Pierce Jazz and next Thursday, Sept. 20, Brian Regan is
Sure, we’ll still have the classic jazz jam Blues Society, call 772-460-JAZZ (5299), find
you love for the first hour of the evening as us on Facebook, or check out our calendar
online at www.jazzsociety.org. 

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BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Staff Writer bility and benefits; I became an art teacher. The work of artist Andre Barnes will be “We work hand-in-hand with what
[email protected] My grandmother and mother were teach- on display through Sept. 19 at the Kilmer they’re learning in first grade about shapes
ers.” Branch Library. PHOTO: COURTESY OF ANDRE BARNES and 3-D,” he said. “We fold a red triangle
Some people discover a talent or a pas- one way and a blue this way and we form a
sion when they’re very young and others Today, Barnes teaches art to grades K-5. “I try to talk them out of say- pyramid. The concept comes to them with
only discover their callings as they mature. These young artists are just beginning to ing ‘that didn’t turn out right,’” actual colors so they don’t get mixed up.”
For artist Andre Barnes, an art teacher at find their voice. he said. “It doesn’t have to
Samuel Gaines Academy in Fort Pierce, be perfect. Some kids are su- Barnes continues to work with his art,
the knowledge came early. The Fort Pierce per-talented, but for those that some of which will be on display through
native began drawing as a child, and when are not, I get them to appreci- Sept. 19 at the Susan Broom Kilmer
he was in third grade, a fifth-grade cousin ate what they can do, whether Branch Library at 101 Melody Lane, Fort
asked him to draw something. it’s use of color or design. I give them a Pierce. He uses graphite pencils, pen and
handout with fruit and tell them to make ink, watercolors and acrylics.
“I drew it better than he,” Barnes said. “I it whatever color. They’re doing the same
thought everyone could draw.” kind of thing, but their way.” When he has time, he may do a silk-
Soon, his youngest students will be work- screen print. He has illustrated children’s
Barnes graduated from Fort Pierce Cen- ing on geometric shapes and dimension. books and done murals for schools and
tral High School and went to Florida A&M, for the City of Tallahassee.
planning to be a pre-med major.
Barnes has also done fashion design,
“When I got there, I liked science, but building on the work he did in college.
I loved art and switched majors in my Some of his styles have been done for ce-
first semester,” Barnes said. “My dad and lebrities. “A friend in fashion saw some of
mom said, ‘Hmm, I’m going to see.’ They my work and asked me if I could help with
saw my grades skyrocket and I got a lot of the design,” he said. “I designed for Ani-
accolades. I helped with activities on cam- ta Baker and for Angela Washington, who
pus.” plays Veronica on the show ‘The Haves
and Have Nots.’”
Barnes did whatever art he could wher-
ever he could to earn money. Barnes is always willing to try some-
thing new. “The music department at
“Most of the time, I was doing T-shirts school is putting on a production and they
and banners, and a professor told me that want me to design the sets and costumes
if I mastered lettering, they’d pay me. I for ‘The Wiz.’ I never did it before and I ac-
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STAGE SMORGASBORD: SUMPTUOUS THEATRE GUILD SEASON ON TAP

BY PAM HARBAUGH | Correspondent family, faith and deathbed confessions. selection of their plays and musicals.
“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” For sure, a community theater with a storied history like
The Vero Beach Theatre Guild put a toe in the water this
past July with “Dixie Swim Club,” the first production of its runs March 12-24. This is one of the American musical the- the Vero Beach Theatre Guild, is already known for serving
huge 61st season. And with Tuesday’s opening of “Yankee ater’s funniest, goofiest and most loved works. Created in up something for everyone.
Tavern,” the nonprofit community theater dives right in 1962 by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart and with music
with a season packed all yearlong with productions. by Stephen Sondheim, this show has arguably graced every Founded in 1958, the Guild was itinerant in nature, ini-
stage on the continent. And boy, does it have legs. Whip- tially producing its shows in an old naval base and schools,
There’s a thriller, a drop-dead-hysterical whodunit, a smart and fast, the show has a vaudeville aesthetic to it that while storing props and costumes in people’s garages. In
couple of heart-warming comedies and an iconic Amer- cries out for rim shots. 1973, it became the resident acting company in the old Riv-
ican musical comedy. Additionally, the Apron Series for erside Theatre building. But when the decision was made
Readers Theatre serves up four goodies, including a court- “The Savannah Sipping Society” runs May 7-19. This com- to turn Riverside into an Equity theater, the Guild decided
room drama, a spin on a Christmas classic, and comedies edy is written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Woo- to look for a new home.
of the literary and adult persuasions. ten, the same trio who wrote “The Dixie Swim Club,” which
“The Guild stood by its mission statement, that it would
“We wanted the 61st season to be one that will be re- launched the season this summer. be a community theater for, of and by the people of the
membered for many years In addition to these mainstage
to come,” said stage di- Vero Beach community,”
rector Jon Putzke, Guild shows, the Guild brings back its Putzke said. “So they bid
president. There’s nothing popular Apron Series for Read- farewell to the Riverside,
better to ramp things up ers Theatre. A stage “apron” is the crossed the bridge and
than with a production of deck of the stage in front of the planted themselves on San
“Yankee Tavern,” which grand drape, so the Guild closes Juan Avenue in their own
runs through Sept. 23 and the grand drape and sets actors on 300-seat theater (in) a con-
is directed by Putzke. that little bit of stage in front to de- verted church.”
liver the presentations.
Written by Steven Di- Fast forward to 2014,
etz, this unusual play is set In conventional Readers The- when the Guild renovated
in a New York bar named atre, actors place the written the space to a three-story
the Yankee Tavern. In it, a plays onto music stands and facility which now houses
young couple gets involved then interpret the characters props and costumes as well
with a possible nut-job of and action without benefit of as a rehearsal hall and, of
a bar owner in what Putzke calls “an edge-of-your-seat costume, props, scenery and course, the mainstage.
thriller centered around the conspiracy theories of 9/11.” staging. Done right, Readers Theatre can be as exciting as Since then, the Vero Beach Theatre Guild has seen
an actual production. It’s just a different form. a growing number of directors, actors, board members,
Chicago Tribune theater critic Chris Jones wrote that the The four Readers Theatre productions this season are: backstage personnel and patrons.
play “… accomplishes a number of things in the theater “12 Angry Men” runs Oct. 12-14. This is Sherman L. Ser- “From a converted church, the Guild renovated, remod-
that are very difficult to do at once and has many useful gel’s classic drama of 12 jurors deciding the fate of a young eled and became the proud owners of their own theatre,”
things to say about how most of us stake out a position that man accused of murder. Putzke said. “Thousands of volunteer man hours made the
rejects what we see as outlandish conspiracy theories, even “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol” runs Dec. 8-10. Writ- campus the hub of family oriented, community theatre.”
as we remain less than convinced that the government is ten by Tom Mula, this is a wonderful take on Dickens’ “A Vero Beach resident Shane Frampton says it is a beloved
dispensing the whole truth.” Christmas Carol.” In it, Marley is given the chance to re- institution, adding that a couple of her favorites were “The
deem Scrooge and by doing so, redeem himself. Pajama Game” and “Making God Laugh.” They entertained
Next up, “The Game’s Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays,” “A Night in the Theatre” runs Feb. 8-10. Written by and had some “wonderful” talent on stage, she said.
runs Nov. 6-18. This is a popular comedy written by Amer- Lawrence Casler, this revolves around a couple and their “It’s a charming community theater,” she said. “It’s
ican farce-meister Ken Ludwig. Set in 1936 in a dreary friends who talk throughout a production of “Hamlet.” warm, friendly and a lovely place to spend the evening.”
Connecticut castle, it concerns a Broadway actor who has “Things You Shouldn’t Say Past Midnight” runs April 12- Tickets begin at $15 for the mainstage productions and
had his turn as Sherlock Holmes. Over-the-top characters 14. Written by Peter Ackerman, it is an adult comedy with at $12.50 for the Apron Series Readers Theatre.
and razor-sharp one-liners make this a favorite of theaters naughty one-liners served up by three randy couples. The Vero Beach Theatre Guild is at 2020 San Juan Avenue,
around the country. “This season, we have something for everyone,” said Vero Beach. Call 772-562-8300 or visit VeroBeachTheatre-
Putzke, adding that more work than ever has gone into the Guild.com. 
“Miracle on South Division Street” runs Jan. 15-27. Writ-
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RUSTY WILES years before he got his “real” camera, a
Canon digital SLR.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 People were his first subject matter.

Sometimes he would sit in his truck,

a native of Fort Pierce who also happens to waiting for someone to walk in front of

be a firefighter and paramedic with the St. a colorful wall or window, to inject some

Lucie County Fire District’s Central Station life into an otherwise rigidly architectural

in Fort Pierce. scene. “There had to be some sort of com-

Wiles’ photographic imagery features position in the background, and maybe

close-up details of Florida’s coastal archi- somebody wearing a big hat or whatever,”

tecture, rendered in intense color against he says, adding that the cellphone made it

flawless blue skies. With works like these, easy to photograph people without spook-

“First Response: The Photographs of Rusty ing them, or feeling bashful himself, about

Wiles” promises to be a four-alarm show. taking candid pictures. He complains that

An imaginative sense for color and his Canon camera is too big and obvious

composition comes naturally to Wiles, for for comfort.

whom a brief foray into abstraction in a “People look at you weird when you are

high school art class was second nature. taking pictures. ‘What is this guy doing?’”

Still is. he asks in mock horror.

“I’ve always seen in lines and angles His “real” camera, however, is absolute-

and planes, so when I got into photo- ly necessary now that Wiles wants to have

graphic minimalism – which I didn’t even his images enlarged to gallery-size prints.

know was a thing – it all made sense. It’s To help him learn the technology behind

like, this is everything I’ve always seen.” digital printmaking, Adams directed Wiles

An artist needs a public setting in which to Paul and Emily Kubica, the owner-man-

to show his work; for him, that venue is agers of Laserchrome Technologies in Mel-

Instagram. Wiles uploaded his first photos bourne. Their company, which specializes

there during Instagram’s infancy in 2013 in Cibachrome printing, is doing all the

and now has an audience of 49,000 people prints for Wiles’ show. Included are seven

following his work. 26-inch-by-30-inch prints on thin metal

In addition to sharing images in friendly Wiles’ show in the Backus Museum will mid-September, Adams did not envision substrates with a reflective coating that

rivalry with other photographers on Insta- continue on Sunday, Sept. 15, and be open an inconvenience. He saw a timely tie-in will make the images glow as though on

gram, art dealers have come a-calling via again on the following two weekends. Sun- for a firefighting photographer’s fine art a computer screen writ large, but without

the digital medium. Wiles has been work- day, Sept. 30 is the show’s final day. show. electricity.

ing with a company called Social Media Director Adams sounds exultant about Five years ago, Wiles was a firefighter Wiles marvels that “before meeting Paul

Art Gallery, whose director has included this opportunity to show Wiles’ work. in Brevard County when he began to take and Emily, I was just using the Instagram

his Instagram photos in group shows in “It feels like Rusty’s on the edge of pictures in his off-duty hours. setting on my phone. I would add a little

Hamburg, Germany (where the company something big,” he says. “I was up on Merritt Island, Cocoa contrast, saturation, maybe brightness,

is based), and Johannesburg, South Africa. Adams explains that when he first met Beach area – right there on the water. My maybe sharpen it, and that was it; I would

For both exhibitions his images were made Wiles and saw his images last spring, he shift change was at 7 a.m. When I would put it out on Instagram.”

into prints for real-time viewing; from the immediately wanted to exhibit them at the get off of work, a lot of times I would drive Now he’s shooting large, five-megabyte

latter, two of Wiles’ prints were sold. museum. There was one sticking point. right over to the beach where it was all images on his Canon, and able to enlarge

Wiles did not see those shows in person “I already had the next year’s schedule bright colors and shadows.” the image without losing detail. “Like,

and has never seen his images made into blocked out and couldn’t fit another fea- He was especially attracted to the Ron man, I can make this thing the size of a

prints, until now. “I feel honored to have ture show in.” Jon Surf Shop, a neo-deco, baby-blue wall now!” he says.

my first solo show here at the Backus When a city official alerted the museum behemoth with yellow trim. While he is understandably nervous

Museum in my hometown,” says Wiles, that the Firefighters Combat Challenge Wiles took all his photos with his cell- about the reception for his work from his

confiding that he and wife, Melanie – would use the adjoining parking lot in phone, using it exclusively for about three hometown fans, Wiles is excited about

known by many as the director of St. the doors his photography has

Lucie County’s Boys and Girls Club opened him. Remember Social

– held their wedding reception at Media Art Gallery, which sold his

the museum some 10 years ago. work overseas? In conjunction with

“First Response” opens in the that gallery, on Sept. 30 Wiles will

museum’s south gallery Sept. 14- be in New York City for a live meet

30. On Sept. 14-15, the unrelated and greet with some of his Insta-

Firefighter Combat Challenge will gram fans.

be held in the city parking lot ad- Does our local scene have to

joining the museum. Sponsored by worry about losing Wiles to the big

3M Scott, a major manufacturer of time? If some gallery bigwig comes

firefighters’ respiratory equipment, up to Wiles at that event and says,

the Combat Challenge will show- ‘Rusty, I can make you an art star in

case the strength and endurance New York City – but you’ll have to

skills of firefighting teams from all give up your career in Fort Pierce,’

over the U.S. would he do it?

Wiles anticipates bouncing back After a pause Wiles says, “I don’t

and forth between the events on know. I don’t think I could give

those days. Outside, he will be in the up being a fireman right now. I’m

Combat Challenge audience, cheer- fortunate. I have one of those jobs

ing for his buddies on the St. Lucie where I get up in the morning and

County Fire District team; inside, I look forward to going to work.

he will play host to the museum I enjoy my photography, too. I’m

audience for his photographs. St. Lucie Fire District firefighter and paramedic Rusty Wiles is also a fine art photographer. PHOTOS: MARYANN KETCHUM very blessed.” 

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Florida related to freshwater,” Under- in Florida and the ripple will travel
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class to learn how the natural plumb- The U.S. Geological Survey figures Lucie and Indian rivers – some of the
ing works – the Florida Master Nat- Florida has about 12,133 square miles sent water comes from Shingle Creek
uralist Freshwater Systems Course of water surface, or about 18 percent in Orange County.
from September to November. of its 65,758 square miles. That’s just
river and lake surface area. That’s not Then there’s all the water under-
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days beginning on Sept. 19,” Wren tal Protection Agency calculations, rivers and wetlands. The Florida aqui-
Underwood, senior environmental the Everglades alone is about 2,000 fer system is bigger than the state,
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Chuck’s Seafood: Wonderful venue for fine, fresh fare

BY TINA RONDEAU | Correspondent

It had been another sultry late-sum-

mer day but still no rain when we arrived

a bit after 7 at Chuck’s, the venerable Fort

Pierce seafood restaurant on an inlet to

the Indian River Lagoon.

The hostess led us to a table in the

DINING second-floor dining
REVIEW room, and it was then
we noticed there were

SPECIAL tables available out-
side on the veranda.

Lucky us! We love dining on Chuck’s

balcony, where giant ceiling fans pro-

duce a nice breeze even on an evening

when there is none – and you can watch

the boats returning to their marinas as

you enjoy a cocktail or a glass of wine.

The hostess tried to warn us off – rain’s

coming, she said – but we decided to

risk it, claimed a table on the

veranda right next to the

railing, and watched the

storm clouds move in

from the east. Steamed Clams, left, and Blackened Cobia.

Soon, there was

a light rain. When it

showed signs of turn- stuffing, the plump and juicy broiled
scallops, and yellowfin tuna. The dinners
ing into a downpour, we For come with a choice of potatoes, rice or
entrées, veggies.
moved across the aisle to a I chose the
“famous fried For dessert, we decided to share a slice
table a bit farther back against shrimp” ($21.99) and my husband – torn of Chuck’s house-made caramel cheese
between whether to have genuine red cake ($6.99). Absolutely delicious.
the wall. Then finally, le deluge. snapper ($32.99) or fresh cobia – took our
excellent server David’s advice and went Dinner for two with wine and before
But we remained totally dry (well, for the latter. tip is likely to run in the $90 to $110
Chuck’s fried shrimp – butterflied range.
perhaps not the soles of our shoes), and shrimp very lightly breaded – are gen-
erally as good as you are going to find This is not a place that demands fancy
the sound of the rain – and the some- anywhere, and this evening proved no dress. The atmosphere, even in the din- Hours:
exception. My husband’s cobia could ing room, might charitably be described 3 p.m.-9 p.m., Sun.-Thurs.
what cooler air it brought – provided the well have been swimming earlier in the as casual. On the deck, even more so. (closed Mon.);
day, and served blackened, it was cooked 4 p.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat.
perfect al fresco ambiance for another to perfection. But for good fresh seafood, simply Address:
On previous occasions, we have en- prepared, the food measures up to that in 822 Seaway Dr., Fort Pierce
wonderful evening of dining at Chuck’s. joyed the stuffed shrimp with crabmeat most white-table-cloth restaurants. Phone:
772-461-9484
For starters on this evening, my hus- The reviewer dines anonymously at
restaurants at the expense of this newspa-
band and I decided to share an order of per. 

steamed clams ($17.49 for a dozen).

The steamed clams were delicious,

though at that price, it was probably

just as well Chuck’s included 14 of these

beauties in our order of a dozen. We then

each had a house salad, which is includ-

ed with dinner entrées.

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SenseSational Storytime LOCAL BIZ EXPO: FUN AND GAMES .. . AND MORE
at Morningside Library
BY PATRICK McCALLISTER | Correspondent families to come and take pictures,” Forlano are new. Others have been in Port St. Lucie
The Morningside Branch Library is offer- said. The St. Lucie Dance Theatre also will for a while.
ing a special monthly storytime for children The Local Business Expo is all about mix- be on hand. “They’re going to do two Zumba
on the autism spectrum. SenseSational Sto- ing business with some good family fun. classes for the families,” Forlano explained. The business and fun will be from 9:30
rytime will take place on the fourth Saturday “It’s going to be a surprise. They’re going to a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The expo and parking are
of the month at 11 a.m., starting Sept. 22. Sure, there are, as of press time, 82 local start the music, grab a few people, and do free.
businesses lined up to show their stuff. But, Zumba.”
Designed to engage children though it’s also lined up with tons of stuff for the For more, visit the Facebook page, www.
stories, music, movement and sensory children. There will also be indoor and outdoor facebook.com/pg/LocalBusinessExpoPSL. 
activity play, this program is ideal for pre- vendors, in addition to music and give-
school-aged children with sensory needs or “It’s going to be bounce houses, face aways, arts and crafts, and more. Stressed?
who are on the autism spectrum. painting, Zumba classes,” co-organizer Ma-
ria Forlano said. But for all the fun, the big reason for the
Each session is limited to 10 children. inaugural expo is for people and businesses
Registration is required for each storytime. The Local Business Expo will be on Satur- to meet. “The Local Business Expo is main-
Every participant must be accompanied by day, Sept. 22, at the Port St. Lucie Civic Cen- ly local businesses there to advertise their
a parent or caregiver. Well-behaved siblings ter, 9221 SE Civic Center Place. That date’s companies,” Forlano said.
are also welcome to attend. This unique sto- not a coincidence, by the way. That weekend
rytime successfully launched as pilot pro- is the September equinox, the start of fall. She said some of the lined-up companies
gram at the Paula Lewis Branch Library for
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ACROSS 94 Ocean liner, familiarly 38 Murphy Brown colleague The Washington Post
1 Sphere starter 95 Milk-truck puller Frank
5 Debunks? 96 Up to this point and others HOUSE CAT By Merl Reagle
10 “Amo, amas, I love ___” 97 Dickensian exclamations,
15 House cat’s favorite violinist? 39 Before, once
19 “Back ___?” or a homophone 40 Picketer’s bane
21 What the house cat uses on of a Dickensian pseudonym 42 Concerning
98 How the house cat finds 43 “___ see it ...”
Chelsea? mouse burgers? 44 Actor and crossword fan Ely
23 House coat? 101 Wt. losses 45 Org. of “seven dirty words”
24 Michael Tucker in Diner 103 Chrysler product
25 Adding insult to injury 105 Rich soil fame
26 Tías, to Tom 106 Have to cough up 47 Bike-wheel features
28 It starts at g1, on a 108 Stick in the mud? 52 Chief, in Hawaiian
112 Organ with a drum 53 Former Mexican political
chessboard 113 In two places at once?
29 Toe the line 115 Rigg who hosted Mystery! leader Adolfo de la ___
30 Nicosia’s isl. 1989-2003 55 Erin of Happy Days
31 Newsroom unit 118 Frequenter of Café 59 Milk shake kin
32 Mbr. of “OAS” Nervosa, on TV 60 H’wood release
34 Losing line of a game 119 Zaire neighbor 61 Sometimes twisted joints
36 Something the house cat 121 House cat’s favorite 63 Zip a Ziploc
trading place? 65 In the past
practices? 124 Show up and tell 67 Believer’s ending
41 Word with rest or restricted 125 House cat’s second 68 Continues
43 Sandy says it favorite president? 70 House cat’s electric
46 Chicago trains 126 Actor Lew
48 Memento ___ 127 “The ___ falling!” treatment?
49 Fission commission, once: 128 Upbeat 71 Apr. addressee
72 How replicas are built
abbr. DOWN 73 House cat’s favorite native
50 Escapee emergs. 1 ___ of the times
51 House cat’s favorite music 2 Holy city? American?
3 Middle of the 15th century 76 Bausch’s buddy
maker? 4 Go-aheads 77 Abby and Ann, e.g.
54 It retains water 5 Summaries or 80 Hold your horses
56 Nth: abbr. 82 Nora Charles portrayer
57 Peru people, once some tires 83 Jessica Lange’s biggest
58 Dislodge, as from 6 Rankles
7 TV programming vacancy co-star
the sack 8 David Copperfield girl 84 Flight from D.C.
59 Hotbed of heavy breathing 9 ___ Tomé and Principe 87 “Lettuce”
62 Third largest island 10 Helping hand: abbr. 88 A. Bell ringer
64 Compound microscope 11 “___ luck!” 89 Top cops, Soviet-style
12 Tempe sch. 91 Compass pt.
inventor Robert 13 House cat’s parting gift to 93 Tree nut
66 Intending 94 Iran city
69 Receipt, in Rouen Millie? 99 “K-K-K” girl and Jurado
70 House cat’s favorite 14 House cat’s reaction to 100 Powdered inks
102 Mavericks
expression? (coined by one French fries? 104 San Diego player
of his movie-star buddies) 15 Silo occupant, briefly 107 Like some floss
73 Prefix in acoustics 16 Dweller along the 118 Down 109 In a pallid manner
74 Sphere starter 17 Economy-size equine 110 Otto Preminger’s producer
75 A Fistful of Dollars director 18 Mystery writer Marsh
76 Boys in the ’hood, e.g. 20 Wayne’s word brother (M*A*S*H, etc.)
78 Fool 22 “Distasteful” desert plant? 111 Will of The Waltons
79 Lock of hair 27 Like a jaybird? 112 Make a boo-boo
81 “Unhappily ...” 30 Scorsese’s The ___ Money 114 Buttram and butter
85 Diminutive ending, 31 Greek letter 115 Berth place
as for “hill” 33 Lamb’s commentary 116 Like raw eggs, to kids
86 Like Steinbeck’s Lenny 35 Kisses, in love letters 117 Japan electronics giant
88 House cat’s favorite mythical 37 Andy’s pal 118 Bangkok’s river, ___ Phraya
beast? 120 Hide/hair insert
90 Some semi stops: abbr. 122 “___ your old man!”
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A THIRD LINE SNEAKS INTO THE PICTURE WEST NORTH EAST
K983 J52 10 7 6
By Phillip Alder - Bridge Columnist J 10 9 7 643 82
8 K 10 5 4 9763
Fred Allen, a comedian who died in 1956, said, “I always have trouble remembering three AK54 762 Q 10 8 3
things: faces, names and — I can’t remember what the third thing is.”
SOUTH
So far, we have looked at similar deals in three no-trump. In one case, declarer had to AQ4
choose between line A and line B; in another, he could try line A and, if it failed, fall back AKQ5
on line B. Today’s deal is a third variation. Against three no-trump, West leads the club AQJ2
ace, under which East signals enthusiastically with the 10. West continues with the club J9
four (in case his partner has only queen-third of clubs). East wins with the queen, returns
the club three and takes the fourth trick with his club eight. (South discards the spade four Dealer: South; Vulnerable: Both
and a high diamond.) Then East shifts to a spade. What should South do?
The Bidding:
South showed a balanced hand with a good 22-24 points. North tried for the lucrative
vulnerable game bonus. SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST OPENING
2 Clubs Pass 2 Diamonds Pass
How should South play? The spade finesse is 50-50, and a 3-3 heart split is only a 35.53 2 NT Pass 3 NT All Pass LEAD:
percent shot. But there is a third, more complicated, line C. If a defender has four hearts A Clubs
and the spade king, he can be squeezed — that dreaded word!

Declarer can win trick five with his spade ace and run the diamonds, pitching his spade
queen. Dummy retains the spade jack and three hearts; South has four hearts. Here, West
cannot keep both the spade king and four hearts. He is squeezed.

Note that South does not need to count anything — he looks only for the spade king. If
that card has not appeared by trick 10, declarer hopes to run the hearts.

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St. Luice Trail introduces new tennis pro ARM YOURSELF WITH THE PROPER KEVIN’S
TECHNIQUE TO SWING INTO ACTION KURES

Chad Ruthig is the new tennis pro at The movement we make when hitting your shoulders and
St. Lucie Trail Golf Club in St. Lucie West. a full shot is called a golf swing, because
Ruthig is a tennis professional with Peter it is, indeed, a swinging action. Howev- feel the heaviness
Burwash International (PBI) and has cer- er, most of us are too tense to accom-
tifications from both the USPTA (United plish the free movement. Let’s dig it a bit of your arms pull-
States Professional Tennis Association), more and take a closer and more techni-
as an elite professional, and the PTR (Pro- cal look at the swinging action. ing and swinging
fessional Tennis Registry).
The golf swing is actually a double away from your
His current PBI assignment is as direc- pendulum. A pendulum is a weight sus-
tor of tennis at Creighton Farms, northern pended from a pivot so that it can swing shoulders.
Virginia’s premier private club and luxury freely. The two pendulums of the golf
gated community. Over two seasons he swing are the arms suspended from our 2. Relax your
has greatly increased membership activ- shoulders, and our club suspended from
ity through tennis social events, tourna- our wrists. Unfortunately, because most writs joints. Hold By Kevin Perkins
ments, league play and a full instruction- of us are so tense, we don’t feel the free the club lighter
al program for all ages and levels. motion in these two suspension points.
We don’t allow the arms to swing freely and feel the weight
The seasonal nature of the assignment from our shoulders and we don’t allow
has given Ruthig the opportunity to gain the club to move freely about the hands of the clubhead as it pulls away from
experience and expertise working at oth- and wrists. We strangle the natural ef-
er PBI-staffed tennis facilities. For two fects of gravity and replace it with ten- your arms to feel the second pendulum.
seasons he taught private, group lessons sion, force and excessive effort. If you
and clinics and participated in the PBI do allow both pendulums to swing and It will also help to feel the forearms ro-
tennis show on the 22 clay, grass and hard move correctly, you will begin to tap
courts of JW Marriott Desert Springs in Chad Ruthig. into the effortlessness of the swing- tate back on the back swing and rotate
California, consistently ranked as one ing motion and the beauty of the dou-
of the world’s top five tennis resorts. He and programs for members. ble pendulum. The following are a few on the forward swing.
spent a very busy summer as part of the Before returning to Virginia this spring, “Kures” to tap into the free motion:
PBI team at Carmel Valley Ranch, a presti- Finally, as the great Ben Hogan once
gious resort with a very active club, where Chad initiated the PBI program at The 1. Arm swing. Your arms represent al-
he was responsible for the junior camp, Abaco Club, a community for members most 15 percent of your body weight. Turn was quoted as saying, he felt like his
as well as private and group instruction and homeowners on two miles of Baha-
mian Beach, offering the #1 golf course in arms were swinging off his shoulders
the Bahamas as well as tennis.
and his wrists and club were going to
In PBI, Ruthig has found a career that
gives him the opportunity to share his fly off his arms. That’s a great picture to
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and abilities. Aside from tennis, he enjoys
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