07/26/2019 ISSUE 30

Successful turtle season

A3 A6 B2County on track for record year
Who wants a building? Artists getting hang of it

St. Lucie to sell excess facilities Diverse paintings at Lewis Library

VOLUME 4, ISSUE 30 YOUR INDEPENDENT LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER FRIDAY, JULY 26, 2019

LAWNWOOD NAMES Improved code compliance cited
ENRIQUEZ AS CHIEF as city eyes landlord registration
OPERATING OFFICER

BY MICHELLE GENZ | Staff Writer PHOTO: LINDA KLOORFAIN BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer mittee chairman of the local real-
[email protected] tors association. “Ultimately the
Kelly Enriquez, former CEO of A ‘STAR’ IS BORN ... ordinance can and will be viewed
Sebastian River Medical Center, Port St. Lucie’s rental property as a tax on real estate.”
has been hired as Lawnwood Re- Spencer Wilding, who played Darth Vader in “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” holds owners would be required to reg-
gional Medical Center’s new chief Lincoln Wade, 4 months, last Thursday at First Data Field during the St. Lucie Mets’ Star ister with the city government and Council members intend to dis-
operating officer. Wars Night to benefit the Port St. Lucie Police Athletic League. More photos, Page B7. face more accountability for code cuss the landlord registration pro-
violations under legislation being posal during their annual summer
Enriquez led the Sebastian hos- considered by the City Council. retreat, which runs from July 24-26
pital from March 2014 until last at the Community Center.
October, when she was asked to Other cities that enacted land-
resign, a year and a half after Stew- lord registration programs expe- The council agreed informally
ard Health acquired Sebastian Riv- rienced “increasing compliance at its July 15 meeting to ask code
er and two others hospitals in Bre- from landlords and far less code enforcement officials to meet with
vard County. violations,” said Greg Hyden, a le- landlords, realtors and tenants and
gal consultant for the city. work with Interim Attorney Jim
At the time, Steward’s regional Stokes on a proposed ordinance.
president, Daniel Knell, declined But several real estate profes-
to further characterize the depar- sionals objected to the proposed CONTINUED ON PAGE A9
ture. Enriquez was replaced by landlord registration initiative
Kyle Sanders, who remains as Se- as an infringement on property MidFlorida nears
bastian River’s CEO today. rights. “We see this proposal as naming rights deal
onerous, as a direct attack on pri- for the Civic Center
According to multiple sources, vate property rights,” said John
Sanders has overseen a spate of Slivon, governmental affairs com- BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer
significant forced departures in the [email protected]
last few months, with more than a Lasting legacy: Community center will honor Hurston
half-dozen leadership positions MIDFLORIDA Credit Union
vacated in critical areas. Last week BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer hibit of the life and times of Hurston and the Lin- hopes to see its name in lights
alone, seven were let go, including [email protected] coln Park community in the late 1950s, said Marvin atop the Port St. Lucie Civic
both upper- and lower-level staff, Hobson, president of the Zora Neale Hurston Flori- Center.
and more layoffs were rumored to A community center in honor of Zora Neale Hur- da Education Foundation.
be coming. ston is in the works at the former nursing home in The nonprofit financial
Fort Pierce where the internationally renowned There will also be a coffee shop and a “Dream- institution offered to pay
The sources, who asked not to author died. Plans call for a museum-quality ex- ers and Poets Garden” on the grounds at 809 N. 9th $195,000 per year for five years
be named for fear of reprisal, said for the naming rights to the
that the departures have saddled Street, Hobson said. Civic Center. “MIDFLORIDA
remaining staff with additional re- “We want people to just come and Credit Union Events Center
sponsibilities.
enjoy, have a cup of coffee, and learn CONTINUED ON PAGE A9
A Steward spokeswoman, Anja more about Zora Neale Hurston and
Mayr, said the layoffs resulted get engaged in all the wonderful ac-
from a recent decision “to consol- tivities we’ll be having throughout
idate staffing levels across certain the year to commemorate her lega-
departments.” cy,” Hobson said.

Mayr added, “Sebastian River An open house is planned for Sep-
Medical Center is currently re- tember to show the building to the
cruiting medical professionals community, Hobson said. The once
and support staff for more than
The Fort Pierce nursing home where Zora Neale Hurston died in 1960. PHOTO: GEORGE ANDREASSI CONTINUED ON PAGE A4
CONTINUED ON PAGE A6

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GAMES B12-B15 REAL ESTATE A12-A24

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COUNTY IN MIDST OF RECORD SEA TURTLE SEASON

BY DEBBIE CARSON | Staff Writer ashore in St. Lucie seem to like odd-num- mentalists are reminding the public of those with appropriate permits. Instead,
[email protected] bered years better. Over the last six years, what to do if they happen upon a hatch- call the Florida Fish and Wildlife hotline
there have been more nests in those ling. set up specifically for such emergencies:
About half-way through the sea turtle years. 1-888-404-FWCC.
nesting season, the numbers are encour- • Keep 50 feet away so as to not frighten
aging. “We’re right in the thick of hatch- Leatherbacks are the third sea turtle them into going the wrong direction, and • And, remember, turtles dig the dark.
ing season,” said biologist Joseph Scarola. species to nest along St. Lucie’s beaches. don’t block their path to the water. Turn off any unnecessary lights outside
They’re also commonly spotted in Martin that are visible from the beach or sea-
Scarola is the sea turtle lighting spe- County. • Fill in any holes, moats or other deep ward of the primary dune from sunset to
cialist for Ecological Associates of Jensen divots in the sand that could otherwise sunrise.
Beach, which is one of three agencies While some sea turtles munch on sea entrap a hatchling.
tasked with monitoring sea turtle activ- grasses or crustaceans, leatherbacks feast Lights that must be on overnight for
ity along St. Lucie’s coast. The other two on jellyfish. Every time you swim in the • Tear down any sandcastles or other security purposes should be shielded
are In-water Research Group and the Fort ocean and not get stung by a jellyfish, “we sand creations as they could impede the and redirected away from the beach. And
Pierce Inlet State Park. thank them,” Scarola said. turtles’ trek to the water. when possible, longwave light bulbs in
amber or red colors should be used.
As of a report released mid-July, the Now that many of the sea turtle egg • If a turtle – hatchling or adult – is in
groups had documented 4,840 loggerhead clutches are beginning to hatch, environ- distress, don’t touch it. They are a protect- Scarola said they field a number of
nests, 337 green turtle nests and 90 leath- ed species and can only be handled by calls each year from people concerned
erback nests. Loggerhead nests are up 50 about sea turtle nests during hurricane
percent over the 2018 season and 5 per- season. In the event a storm has washed
cent over 2016, which was a record year. out a clutch of eggs and they are strewn
about the beach, odds are that the eggs
“We still have a way to go,” Scarola are lost and are no longer viable, he said.
said. But he said all signs are pointing to
another record year for loggerheads. However, if the storm has only un-
covered the nest and the eggs remain
Green sea turtles are also doing well. together, crews from the FWC or other
“It’s looking like a record year for greens, environmental groups such as Ecological
but it’s too early to tell,” Scarola said. Associates of Jensen Beach can try to re-
locate the nest. Again, call FWC to report
Greens have a biennial nesting pattern the exposed nest – there’s no guarantee
– meaning they have stronger nesting that the nest is still viable, but moving it
seasons one year and weaker seasons the might give it a chance. 
following.

Scarola said the greens that come

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HIGH MARKS PHOTOS: LINDA KLOORFAIN
FOR HEROISM

From left, Brian Blizzard,
assistant fire chief of the
St. Lucie County Fire Dis-
trict; Tommy Cubbage,
firefighter; Douglas
Green; and Nate Spera,
chief of the St. Lucie
County Fire District, pose
for photographs after
the award ceremony last
Wednesday recognizing
Cubbage and Green for
saving a person from a
burning vehicle in May.
At far right, the new St.
Lucie County Fire District
seal is unveiled. 

ZORA NEALE HURSTON agreed to transfer the 3,234-square-foot $70,000 worth of renovations, including told the commissioners on July 2. “People
come from around the world.”
CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 building where she died to the Zora Neale new plumbing, flooring, windows and air
Hobson, an English teacher at Indian
annual Zorafest, which has been on hiatus Hurston Florida Education Foundation. conditioning, Hobson said. River State College who specializes in Hur-
for several years, is to resume in March. ston’s work, said he brings a class of litera-
The property includes a 2/3 acre lot. The Hurston Foundation is raising mon- ture students to the building each semester
Hurston is considered a central figure in to learn about Hurston and Lincoln Park.
the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s which The commissioners scrapped earlier ey and accepting volunteer services from
influenced generations of writers and art- “The main thing is we want the commu-
ists. Hurston’s best-known book, “Their plans to redevelop the building into a cen- contractors to get the work done, Hobson nity to know this is the community’s build-
Eyes Were Watching God,” was published ing,” Hobson said. “A majority of the build-
in 1937 and made into a television movie ter for homeless veterans because of the said. The foundation is also seeking a va- ing will be a community center where we
in 2005. want to have activities for all generations.”
costs, said County Administrator Howard riety of state and federal historic preserva-
Hurston’s work is still inspiring artists A woman who worked in the nursing
and attracting international interest. Tipton. tion grants. home and knew Hurston is helping put to-
gether the museum exhibit for the commu-
Saxophonist J.D. Allen recently released It had previously been the home of the In addition, the foundation is working nity center, Hobson said.
an album entitled “Barracoon,” which was
inspired by Hurston’s book about an Ala- Agape Senior Recreation Center. with former state Rep. Larry Lee’s “Restore “People come from all over the world
bama man thought to be among the last to learn about Zora,” Hobson said. “So we
Africans brought to the United States on The 60-year-old building needs about the Village” initiative, which aims to pro- want to be a place where people can come
the last known slave ship. and learn about those last few years of her
mote public safety and commu- life and be introduced to a Zora that maybe
A team of French television journalists they hadn’t seen before in the books or any
recently visited Fort Pierce to research a nity pride in Lincoln Park. other platform.”
documentary about Hurston, Hobson said.
The building is already part “So that’s really our vision, to create that
Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County have museum experience for people so that
embraced Hurston’s legacy in Lincoln Park, of the Zora Neal Hurston Dust when they walk into that room where Zora
where she worked as a newspaper report- lived they can really feel her presence there
er and schoolteacher in the last years of Tracks Heritage Trail, a walk- and what life was like in the 1950s in Fort
her life. County commissioners last week Pierce.” 
ing tour of Lincoln Park build-

ings where Hurston lived and

worked.

Marjorie Harrell, who had

Hurston as a substitute teacher

at Lincoln Park Academy in the

late 1950s, said the community

center will become an interna-

tional tourist attraction.

“We are the only city that has

Marjorie Harrell and Marvin Hobson tell St. Lucie County commission- all these buildings that Zora
touched and walked in,” Harrell
ers about the importance of preserving the Fort Pierce building where

famed author Zora Neale Hurston died. PHOTO: GEORGE ANDREASSI



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Dogged by upkeep costs, county seeks to unload excess facilities

BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer earlier this month. It’s better to have a routine maintenance field without showing up at an office.
[email protected] Estimates for developing a new court- cycle to keep buildings in optimal shape, In the long run, St. Lucie County must
Tipton said.
St. Lucie County’s aging government and house campus range from $126 million to decide whether to build a new government
courthouse buildings need several million $142 million, county records show. In addition, the county wants to sell off administration campus that would be de-
dollars’ worth of maintenance and repair dozens of properties that no longer justify signed for tomorrow’s business environ-
work, but the county doesn’t have enough St. Lucie County also needs $3 million their costs, or are not used. But many of the ment, Tipton said.
money to pay for it. per year to maintain air conditioning, roof- properties have title issues that make them
ing, flooring and weather-proofing systems hard to sell. County officials are looking at developing
The county courthouse campus has $2.8 at county buildings, records show. But the a new county administrative campus in 10
million in immediate maintenance needs, county can only afford $1 million annually. “It’s important to note too, a lot of the years, but didn’t provide the costs of such an
county records show. But the campus de- older buildings may have not been built undertaking in the 2019-2020 budget docu-
sign cannot accommodate modern safety The $2 million per year in deferred main- great in the first place,” Tipton said. ments.
and security standards. tenance causes the premature deterioration
of buildings and higher costs in the long The county hopes to eliminate 360,000 The county also plans to spend $200,000
“It’s just hard to fix what wasn’t well de- run, said County Administrator Howard square feet of space and $1 million in main- next year to hire three new maintenance
signed in the first place,” County Admin- Tipton. tenance costs in the next three years, Tipton workers, Tipton said.
istrator Howard Tipton told the county said. The strategy includes allowing some
commissioners during a budget meeting “We are below a standard that is consid- employees to work from home, or in the “It’s not where we need to be, but it’s a
ered acceptable,” Tipton said. step in the right direction,” Tipton said. 

NEW LAWNWOOD NO. 2 Cleveland Clinic. Lawnwood has 380 beds. Indian River has This month, the Fort Pierce hospital
Last week, Cleveland Clinic Indian Riv- 332, including the Behavioral Health Cen- added a new adolescent behavioral health
CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 ter. Sebastian River has 154, including 33 program, and by fall, it expects to com-
er CEO Dr. Greg Rosencrance said Indian in its transitional care unit. plete the freestanding emergency depart-
60 job openings. Moving forward, Sebas- River’s inpatient volumes had risen 10 per- ment being constructed on South U.S. 1
tian will continue its tradition of providing cent from January to June compared to the Regardless of what happens at Sebas- in Vero Beach. That 12-bed E.D. will have
high-quality, exceptional care to the com- same timeframe last year. tian River Medical Center, Enriquez’s job a trauma bay, pediatric rooms and a psych
munity.” at Lawnwood is about to get bigger, as safe room.
Lawnwood also competes for Indian she and CEO Eric Goldman implement a
The departures come amid months of River County’s patient pool, as a Level II just-announced $100 million expansion A spokeswoman for Lawnwood said its
talk that the Sebastian hospital may be trauma center with advanced heart and and renovation that will add 32 beds and parent company, HCA, does not release in-
struggling to keep patients coming after stroke care. three operating rooms to the medical sur- formation on incoming C-suite executives
the takeover of its main competitor to the gical unit and triple the size of spaces for apart from CEOs, and would not provide
south, Indian River Medical Center, by the The Fort Pierce medical center’s emer- recovery and pre-op. even a start date for Enriquez. 
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IN LOVING MEMORY COPS: PAIR SCAMMED ELDERLY WOMAN

JOSEPH M. SWANN I, 63 Born in Detroit, Mich., he had been a Flor- BY DEBBIE CARSON | Staff Writer the Dunkin’ for someone to come and
Port St. Lucie ida resident for more than 20 years, coming [email protected] show her a picture of the “suspect” to
from his birthplace. determine whether she could identify
Joseph Michael Swann I, better known to The Port St. Lucie Police Depart- the suspect.
all as “Captain Swannie,” 63, of Port St. Lucie, He honorably served his country as a ment is seeking two people suspected
passed away unexpectedly on July 3. Joseph member of the 42nd Armored Division of of scamming an elderly woman living The victim waited at Dunkin’ for an
was born to Phillip and Dora Swann in New- the United States Army in Germany during in St. Lucie West. The suspects are ac- hour but no one showed up, according
burg, Md. He moved to Port St. Lucie from World War II. Prior to his retirement, he cused of taking more than $2,600 from to police. So the woman went home and
Hawaii in 1994. owned Testolin Pool Company in Detroit. the victim. called Wells Fargo to report what had
happened. Her account was shut down
Swannie was a boat captain in the com- Survivors include his beloved wife of 63 According to police, the woman to prevent further activity.
mercial sword fishing industry for over 30 years, Rosemarie; his daughter, Susan Za- called authorities July 6 shortly before 9
years. He had a heart of gold and would liter- wacki of Dallas, Texas; his son, Michael Tes- p.m. to report a phone call she had re- However, the scammers were able to
ally give you the shirt off his back. tolin (wife, Carol) of Lucas, Texas; his sister, ceived earlier in the evening from what make multiple transactions including
Ida Nubuloni of Clinton Township, Mich.; his she thought was the fraud department more than $2,300 at two Publix stores
Joseph was the devoted and loving hus- brother, Lloyd Sartori of Clauson, Mich.; five at Wells Fargo Bank. and $300 from an ATM.
band of Anna-Maria “Charlie” Pacella-Swann grandchildren three great-grandchildren.
for the past 30 years; beloved father of Joseph The caller told her that her debit card The female suspect, as described by
Michael Swann II; brother of Vincent Mon- GEORGE J. DiPATRI, 81 was being used at various locations the victim, is a black female with a thin
tello Jr., Linda Czar, Phyllis Kirchberg, Estelle Port St. Lucie and convinced her to verify her identi- build wearing a blonde wig, maroon
Capendiere, Kay Gregor, Patsy Popp, Margie ty – including her account information shirt and tight black pants.
Boyer, Jimmy, Billy, Larry, Donald, the late George J. DiPatri, 81, of Port St. Lucie and other details. The caller also told
Phillip Bernie, the late David, and the late passed away on July 13 at the St. Lucie Medi- her that police had already caught the The other suspect, caught on sur-
Ginger Swann; brother-in-law of John and cal Center, Port St. Lucie. culprit and that she should meet with a veillance footage, is a black male with
Theresa Straniero; stepfather of Stephanie Wells Fargo representative at a nearby a slim build standing between 5 feet,
Andrade; and adored grandfather of Ruben Prior to retiring he had been a truck driver Dunkin’ Donuts. 11 inches and 6 feet, 2 inches. He was
and Giovanni. and a member of the Teamsters Union. wearing a black knit cap, a black T-shirt,
The victim did as instructed and met black shorts with a red stripe, and black
GUIDO J. TESTOLIN, 87 He is survived by his longtime compan- with a woman presenting herself as a sneakers.
St. Lucie West ion, Shirley Capriotti; his three sons, George Wells Fargo representative. The sus-
DiPatri (Terre) of Clementon, N.J., Daniel pect identified herself as Kimberly and Anyone with information is encour-
Guido Joseph Testolin, 87, of St. Lucie West DiPatri (Margaret) of Glassboro, N.J., and An- provided the victim with the supposed aged to contact Officer Herzog at 772-871-
in Port St. Lucie, passed away Sunday, July thony DiPatri (Valerie) of Pitman, N.J.; and compromised debit card. She was told 5000, or remain anonymous by calling
13, at his home. eight grandchildren, Enjoli, Nicholas, Antho- she would receive two new cards. Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers 800-273-
ny, Dana, Regina, Cecily, Dylan and Morgan. TIPS (8477). 
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NAMING RIGHTS

CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1

at Port St. Lucie” is the name tentatively se- PHOTO: LINDA KLOORFAIN for First Data Field, where the New York Mets LEADERS OF THE PACK!
lected for the 100,000-square-foot building play their spring training games.
at the heart of the City Center Community signs in the main lobby art gallery and an- Volunteers celebrate after finishing packing 300
Redevelopment Area. other sign in the ballroom entrance area, the Humana Medical Plan Inc. paid the city backpacks to help kids in need be ready for school.
proposal says. $185,000 since 2010 for the naming rights to
The City Council voted unanimously Mon- the fitness and wellness center at the Civic GL Homes donated the backpacks and supplies.
day to authorize City Manager Russ Black- Naming rights deals are common at major Center, city records show.
burn to negotiate and execute a contract government-owned entertainment and cul- MIDFLORIDA would pay the city $975,000
with MIDFLORIDA Credit Union for the Civic tural venues throughout Florida, said Assis- The city has offered the naming rights for during the five years of the contract, which
Center naming rights. tant City Manager David Graham. the Civic Center for several years, but had would be renewable for another five years.
no takers until the most recent marketing
The deal would help the city stem more MIDFLORIDA already has a deal for the campaign, which attracted MIDFLORIDA, “It’s a fair and reasonable price,” said Civic
than $2 million in annual operating losses at naming rights at the Florida State Fair am- Graham said. Center Director Linda McCarthy. “We think
the Civic Center. The council’s goal is to lose phitheater in Tampa. it’s a good fit.”
just $1 million per year on Civic Center op-
erations. St. Lucie County has a naming rights deal The new name would give the Civic Center
a more regional brand, which will help mar-
MIDFLORIDA Credit Union has 50 keting efforts, McCarthy said. That will attract
branches throughout Florida, including four more events, which will generate more reve-
on the Treasure Coast: St. Lucie West, Gatlin nue for the city. 
Boulevard, River Park and Vero Beach.

“Naming rights for Port St. Lucie’s well-
known landmark and high-profile event cen-
ter is important in signifying MIDFLORIDA’s
commitment to the community and region,”
the credit union said it its proposal.

All announcements and advertising for
the Civic Center and its events will refer to
the MIDFLORIDA Civic Center, the propos-
al says. A MIDFLORIDA sign will be located
above the main entrance to the Civic Center,
atop the Village Square concert stage and on
the parking garage facing U.S. 1, the propos-
al says. There will also be two MIDFLORIDA

REGISTERING LANDLORDS er-occupied houses. That means about a Registering landlords would also help po- a lengthy legal process to give a real estate
quarter of the houses account for nearly half lice deal with tenants who break the law or owner a chance to bring their property into
CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 of the residential code enforcement cases, disturb the peace, said Neighborhood Ser- compliance with city codes, Hyden said.
city records show. vices Director Carmen Capezzuto.
“I would like to see us move forward, get Joe Edge, a tax accountant and former
some more findings, have a full council and “I’m going back to properties multi- Registration fees in other cities range mayoral candidate, advised the council to
make an educated decision,” said Vice May- ple times having to advise them they need from $25 to $300 per year, Hyden said. go forward with the landlord registration
or Shannon Martin. Tampa, Miami Gardens, to come into compliance,” said Assistant initiative because a small number of rental
Lake Worth Beach, Coral Springs, Gaines- Neighborhood Services Director Mike Lu- Landlords who fail to register would not unit owners seem to be responsible for most
ville, Daytona Beach, Delray Beach, Bonita beck. “I’ve got to make contact with an own- be permitted to rent their property, Hyden of the problems.
Springs and New Port Richey are among er, who is probably not here, and let them said. Code enforcement officials could re-
the cities that have landlord registration re- know that their house is in violation and voke a landlord’s registration for repeated “Typically, those are going to be the land-
quirements, city records show. then it comes into compliance.” violations. lords who, when they rent their property,
all they care about is getting a check from a
One reason for the landlord registra- A handful of companies own more than “If a landlord realizes there is a potential tenant,” Edge said. “When you’re a landlord,
tion initiative is because the city’s 18,395 100 rental houses in the city, Lubeck said. they could lose the ability to rent that prop- that is a business. Part of the cost of doing
rental houses rack up nearly as many code Some companies own several rental hous- erty, it incentivizes them to be proactive business is maintaining that property to an
enforcement cases as the city’s 51,973 own- es, while other landlords own one or two with the tenant and to ensure … the prop- acceptable standard so we can all enjoy in-
rental units. erty is up to code,” Hyden said. The cur- creasing property values.” 
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DO OUR EFFORTS TO AVOID
ANXIETY MAKE IT WORSE?

NO BULL! BY JELENA KECMANOVIC | The Washington Post vices, information overload and societal
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ing all other problems as a major psycho- than a quarter of U.S. adults live alone, and
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(0272) (1110) treat people who worry constantly and can’t cluded in a 2018 survey.
relax, who feel tense and achy, and who have
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Why is anxiety increasing? I see plausible sand – the more you fight it, the deeper you
service, examination, or treatment. explanations in the way we’ve evolved and, sink. Indeed, research strongly supports Carl
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Humans have evolved over millions of in Maryland. “Parents are more protective of
years to be good at detecting threats in the their children,” robbing kids of the opportu-
environment. Ancestors who excelled at nity to learn how to deal with stress, she said.
fighting or fleeing from dangerous situations So the new generation is growing up avoid-
were more likely to survive, and we have in- ing discomfort or pain until it becomes too
herited their genes. much, and they become overwhelmed by it.
The evolutionary mismatch hypothesis
Living in the developed world does not suggests several approaches for reducing
typically bring us into constant contact with anxiety: Disconnect occasionally from elec-
life-threatening danger. But our threat-de- tronic devices, move more – preferably in
tection system remains vigilant, and it’s be- nature – sleep enough and without distrac-
ing bombarded like never before. tions, and prioritize in-person time with
friends and family.
“We live in constant state of threat ow- These changes need not be dramatic. Re-
ing to the 24-hour news cycle” and digital search shows that disconnecting from Face-
interconnection, said David Sloan Wilson, book alone for a few days can lead to lower
professor of biology and anthropology at stress. If starting an exercise regimen sounds
Binghamton University and president of the daunting, begin by walking a few minutes a
Evolution Institute. Whether it is in reaction day and gradually increase the time.
to another photo or article about a recent Interrupting long periods of sitting with
shooting, grounded planes, trade wars or the even short bursts of activity has proved to
latest stroller recall, our anxiety has constant help. If sleep frequently eludes you, turn off
opportunity to flare up. all electronic devices at least an hour be-
fore bed and remove them from your room.
In contrast to our ancestors, we move Keeping your bedroom dark and cool will
less, sleep less and have weaker bonds, all also promote good sleep. Finally, make a list
of which can lead to anxiety. “Many of us are of all the people who are important to you
like animals in captivity,” said Kelly Wilson, and with whom you’ve kept in touch only via
a psychology professor at the University of social media for a while. Then call them and
Mississippi. “When you immobilize rats and set up a time to meet. 
other animals, you can basically create the
state of anxiety or depression.”

The length and quality of our sleep have
been compromised by light-emitting de-

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Is it best to exercise in the morning, or the evening?

BY MARLENE CIMONS | The Washington Post different times of day and studied their ex- So which is the better time to exercise – enhance alertness, although some people
ercise capacity at different intensities and morning or evening? like to exercise at the end of the day to help
Some people are morning exercisers. For regimens. They found that overall exercise relieve the stresses of the day and prepare
them, an early run or swim is as much a part performance was vastly better – about 50 It depends on your goals. for evening activities, which is fine,” says Ed-
of their wake-up ritual as that first cup of cof- percent on average – during the “mouse eve- Elite and otherwise serious athletes – mar- ward R. Laskowski, co-director of the Mayo
fee. Others can’t abide the idea. They need a ning,” compared to the morning hours. They athon runners, basketball and soccer players Clinic Sports Medicine and professor in the
nighttime workout to rid themselves of the also studied 12 humans and saw similar re- seeking a competitive edge, for example – department of physical medicine and reha-
day’s stresses. sults. Overall, the human subjects consumed might choose evenings to train or compete. bilitation. “Morning exercise has the advan-
less oxygen while exercising in the evening, Similarly, those who schedule important tage that no matter what else happens during
Does it make a difference? Several recent compared with morning. sports events might consider holding them at the day, you have incorporated your physical
studies suggest that it does. But it’s compli- night to ensure optimal performances. (Not activity. It also increases alertness and helps
cated. A second group led by Paolo Sassone-Cor- to mention that this also would probably be cognitive functioning.”
si, director of the Center for Epigenetics and more compatible for TV coverage.)
One recent paper indicates that morning Metabolism at the University of California at “If you wish to break the world record, His Mayo Clinic colleague Michael Joyner,
exercise may activate certain genes in the Irvine, also put mice on treadmills, but took a or your personal time, I assume [evenings who studies how humans respond to dif-
muscle cells, boosting their ability to metab- different approach. would be better],” Asher says. ferent physical stresses, including exercise,
olize sugar and fat. While scientists say this Those who worry more about their weight agrees. The research “tends to suggest that
finding requires further study, they think it The researchers looked at the changes in and controlling their blood sugar – and less morning exercising before eating is helpful
ultimately might help those who are over- muscle tissues after morning workouts, spe- about shaving a minute or two from their in terms of ensuring or maximizing some of
weight or suffering from Type 2 diabetes. cifically the glucose breakdown and fat burn- marathon time – might go for mornings, the positives effects of exercise on metabo-
ing. In analyzing the tissue, they found that when post-workout cell responses that influ- lism,” he says.
An evening workout, on the other hand, exercise seemed to provide the most benefi- ence metabolism are much stronger.
uses less oxygen, making workouts more ef- cial effects on metabolism during the mouse Jonas Thue Treebak, associate professor But the most important thing – as a well-
ficient and improving athletic performance, equivalent of what would be late morning for at the Novo Nordisk Foundation’s Center for known athletic shoe company used to say in
potentially a boon for serious competitors. humans. “We identified that time of exercise Basic Metabolic Research at the University of its advertising – is to just do it, regardless of
is critical in order for exercise to be bene- Copenhagen and co-author of a third study, when. 
“Human exercise performance is better ficial” in metabolizing sugar and fat, Sas- agrees. “At this point, we can only conclude
in the evening compared to the morning, as sone-Corsi said. that the effects of the two appear to differ, and
[athletes] consume less oxygen, that is, they we certainly have to do more work,” he says.
use less energy, for the same intensity of exer- Sassone-Corsi believes this is controlled Moreover, there are other things beyond
cise in the evening versus the morning,” said by a process that relies on a specific protein, performance and weight loss to take into
Gad Asher, a researcher in the Weizmann In- HIF1-alpha, which directly regulates the account. “Exercising late at night may inter-
stitute of Science’s department of biomolecu- body’s circadian clock, the internal mecha- fere with sleep as it tends to energize you and
lar sciences, and author of one of the studies. nism that influences human cycles of sleep,
awakening and eating, among other things.
Researchers designed a fitness test to pre-
dict longevity. Could you pass it?

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BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Staff Writer The house has a formal dining room, but feet, has panoramic views of the lawn and light, with granite countertops, a wall oven,
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den with a door that could serve as an of- haps stop in Publix to pick up a few things tunate future family will have tons of time That says it all. You have a lovely home in
fice or exercise room, too. on your way home. Tradition has residents for their favorite activities. How perfect is a a great location in a wonderful communi-
of all ages and for many, the chance to enjoy fenced-in backyard on water and a cul-de- ty. That adds up to win-win-win for family
Outside, there is a screened patio and 55+ living while still enjoying the mix of chil- sac lot for their fur babies?” that makes it their own. 
room for a pool in the expansive fenced-in dren and adults is the perfect choice.
yard. You can easily imagine relaxing here, Hungry for a new adventure?
too, with the morning paper and coffee or Diane Gault, broker-associate with Lang
with a beverage of choice in the evening. Realty, said that the house is ideal for many
A pillow on the furniture on the patio now reasons.
says “Chill” and that pretty much sums up
what it is like there. “This home is perfect, inside and out,”
she said. “It starts with the favored open
LakePark is Minto Homes’ newest Port St. floor plan, along with great square footage
Lucie community. Located close to big box and easy care with tile throughout. The for-
stores such as Bed Bath and Beyond, Old
Navy and Bass Pro Shops, it offers a state-
of-the art fitness center, shaded cabanas,
screened lanai for social gatherings and a
dedicated dog park. Residents can also take
advantage of the amenities at TownPark, an-
other Minto community.

Since this is Tradition, you have ameni-
ties galore, including a clubhouse, commu-
nity room, exercise room, pool and tennis.
You also have Tradition itself, with its Main
Street. You can come “downtown” on a Sun-
day morning for bagels and coffee and per-

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TRADITION AND ST. LUCIE WEST REAL ESTATE SALES

TOP SALES OF THE WEEK

An even 10 single-family residences changed hands last week in the Tradition and St. Lucie West real
estate market.
The top sale of the week was the home at 7958 Poppy Hills Lane. First listed in January for $449,900,
this 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom residence sold for $415,000 on July 15.
Representing the seller in the transaction was agent Chris Miretof Keller Williams Realty of Port St. Luc-
ie. Representing the buyer was agent Isabelle L. Pollock of Lang Realty.

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Short-term rentals put owners at odds with condo rules

BY ILYCE GLINK & SAMUEL J. TAMKIN | The Washington Post that you purchased the home for your own home is someone new that the association to your qualifications for the homestead
use; and once you let someone else live in has to deal with. Some community asso- exemption. Whether Florida counts the
Q: My community has a “four-month your home, the association wants to put re- ciations may not mind short-term rentals number of actual days the home was rent-
minimum” rental restriction. I don’t have strictions on those uses. or even daily rentals, but most do care and ed or not rented is a different issue. A lease
a major problem with that. However, as a want their homes within the association to could be for a four-month term, but if the
retiree, I belong to a home exchange group As home-rental websites have grown and remain owner-occupied or rented for a lon- unit is actually leased and rented for only
to be able to travel affordably. (Free lodging home-exchange sites give people the flexi- ger period of time. one month, you might be able to argue that
makes travel cheap.) bility that you love when you travel, each the home was only leased for one month. 
time someone comes and goes from your Florida has its own rules when it comes
I want to exchange my home for anoth-
er for just a few weeks, but the community MORTGAGE RATES RISE ON EXPECTATION OF FED RATE CUT
requires me to sign that four-month agree-
ment no matter how short the exchange. BY MICHELE LERNER | The Washington Post tionally low,” Yun added. “Buyers should be about three weeks,” Sam Khater, Freddie
thankful, especially if they compare today’s Mac’s chief economist, said in a state-
Here’s the problem. I have a homestead Mortgage rates rose last week spurred rates to what we saw around lastThanksgiv- ment. “The rise in rates was driven by
exemption on my home. I was told that in largely by rising optimism about the Fed- ing, when rates were around 5 percent.” continued improvement in consumer
Florida you can only do a maximum of one eral Reserve’s possible move at the end of spending and partly due to optimism
three-month rental every two years, or you the month to cut short-term interest rates. The financial markets are anticipating around a forthcoming cut in short term
lose the exemption. The lease agreement the Fed will cut its benchmark interest interest rates, which should provide sup-
for four months makes it appear I’m “rent- According to the latest data released rate at its July 31 meeting. The benchmark port for business and investor sentiment.”
ing” my place for a full four months, which last Thursday by Freddie Mac, the 30-year rate is at 2.35 percent, the highest it has
would automatically preclude more than fixed-rate average jumped to 3.81 percent Meanwhile, mortgage applications de-
one vacation even if it’s just two or three with an average 0.6 point. (Points are fees been in more than a decade but still low creased. According to the latest data from
weeks within two years! paid to a lender equal to 1 percent of the by historical standards. The central bank the Mortgage Bankers Association, the
loan amount and are in addition to the in- is expected to lower the rate to 2.1 percent market composite index – a measure of
What do you suggest we do? We want to terest rate.) It was 3.75 percent a week ago to stimulate the economy. total loan application volume – fell 1.1 per-
travel as often as possible and take advan- and 4.52 percent a year ago. cent from a week earlier. The refinance in-
tage of the free lodging we get with the home The Fed doesn’t set mortgage rates, dex rose 2 percent from the previous week,
exchange, but we don’t want to lose our The 15-year fixed-rate average rose to but its decisions influence them. Home while the purchase index soared 21 percent.
homestead exemption. Many thanks for ad- 3.23 percent with an average 0.5 point. It loan rates are more affected by the expec-
vice on this sticky wicket. was 3.22 percent a week ago and 4.0 per- tations of investors. If they are worried The refinance share of mortgage activ-
cent a year ago. The five-year adjustable about the economy, their concerns can ity accounted for half of all applications.
A: In so many ways, the law hasn’t kept rate average climbed to 3.48 percent with drive down rates.
up with technology. Airbnb, HomeAway an average 0.4 point. It was 3.46 percent a “Coming out of the July Fourth holiday,
and other home swap sites have sprung up week ago and 3.87 percent a year ago. “Mortgage rates moved higher after applications were lower overall, with pur-
over the past 10 years or so and have, to a remaining at around the same level for chase activity slipping almost 4 percent,”
great degree, enabled the vacation and life- “This is a very small change in mort- Joel Kan, MBA’s associate vice president
style community as never before. gage rates this week, which is the equiv- of economic and industry forecasting,
alent of an additional $10 per month on said in a statement. “Refinance applica-
But, as you’ve discovered, while coping a $300,000 loan,” Lawrence Yun, chief tions increased, with activity reaching its
with technology, homeowners associations economist of the National Association of highest level in a month, driven mainly by
are also trying to meet their owners’ needs Realtors, said in an interview. FHA refinance applications. Historically,
to not have their communities become government refinance activity lags slight-
transient destinations filled with short-term “Buyers need to realize that rates may ly in response to rate changes.” 
rentals and all the problems that this brings. rise and fall a little bit, but historically to-
day’s rates are very attractive and excep-
Your community association has a four-
month minimum rule on rentals and you
should know that in many places, commu-
nity associations commonly require six-,
12- and even 24-month rental minimums.

You have to look at the purpose of these
restrictions. In Florida, we assume they have
a minimum four-month restriction to allow
homeowners who wish to rent out their homes
and make some money to do so over the winter
months, when many people from the North go
south to avoid the snow and cold.

This would allow an owner to rent out
the unit for the months of December, Jan-
uary, February and March without prob-
lems. But what if they want to avoid are
multiple rentals over that same time period
and limit the number of people who may
use the home at different times during the
year. We guess that the association could
have a minimum rental requirement of
three months, but it looks like your home-
owners association has decided to be more
restrictive. Maybe the association is open
to testing different time periods?

In the past, we’ve received letters from
readers who ask about home swapping and
other leasing arrangements. The reality is

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Pair of artists getting the hang of it at Lewis Library

Phred Madsen-Vallee Elaine Pribish

BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Staff Writer BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Staff Writer
[email protected] [email protected]

The first thing I asked artist Phred Mad- It is always fascinating to discover
sen-Vallee was about his unusual first name. how the creative process emerges. For
He had an answer ready. some people, it’s about drawing or sing-
ing or writing for most of their lives.
“My full name is Bernard Frederick,” he Others come to their art later in life. For
said. “My mother thought Bernie was too artist Elaine Pribish, her art started at a
old-sounding a name and called me Freddy. local library after she retired to the area.
My mother had a friend named Phoebe and Her work, will, fittingly, be on display at
I changed (the F) to Ph to be different.” ArtSpace at the Paula A. Lewis Library in
Port St. Lucie through Sept. 28.
You can see Madsen-Vallee’s work at the
Paula A. Lewis Library in Port St. Lucie, “I started to fill out retirement space,”
where his art will be displayed in the library’s she said. “I got a book from the library.
ArtSpace through Sept. 28. The upstate New Our libraries are fabulous. I’ve been to all
York native, who now lives in St. Lucie West, the branches and we are blessed to have
spoke recently about his love for drawing. this much library so close. I got a book
and some brushes and paper and just
“I’ve always drawn, since I was a kid,” he started fooling around, relaxing, prac-
said. “My dad was a police officer and he ticing. I started out with water colors be-
drew. He dreamed of being an artist, but cause I thought it would be easy. It was
never pursued it as he had a devotion to not the easiest. Then I did some acrylics.
being a police officer. To entertain me and I’m still learning. You learn something
my four siblings, dad would sit and draw every time you pick up a brush. Lifelong
cartoons. It turned me on to drawing and art was my favorite sub- learning is fun.”
ject.”
Her works are on display because
Madsen-Vallee began studying art in college, but never fin- of what she describes as a “lapse in my
ished his degree. brain.” She was helping her find, whom
she calls “a real artist,” hang some works
“I wanted to study art but I used to think, how can they teach in the space and in the spur of the mo-
me to draw? The only real training comes from my imagination.” ment, agreed to have hers considered.

Madsen-Vallee stepped away from art and worked for many “I don’t consider myself an artist,” she
years in New York City for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second said. “I attempted to take a group lesson
Circuit, as the motions coordinator. He and his husband, Leo, re- and it was fun, but I like working with my
tired and moved to upstate New York after the Sept. 11, 2001, ter- book, and some music and playing with
rorist attacks. Their home in Tribeca was the last tower that wasn’t paints.”
evacuated.
Pribish is from Pennsylvania, near
They bought a house in St. Lucie West and were snowbirds for Pittsburgh, and she spent most of her
a while, and in 2006, they settled here year-round. working life as a receptionist. Her sister
lived in Boca Raton and she and her hus-
A few years ago, Mad- band would come to visit. In 2005, they
sen-Vallee had cataract moved to Florida and Pribish now lives in
surgery and it brought him St. Lucie West.
back to art.
“I was done with winter,” she said. “We
“It brought back colors I
didn’t know I was missing,” PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE PAULA A. LEWIS LIBRARY
he said. “It’s become a pas-
sionate hobby. I focus on couraging. I thought ‘I’ll take a chance.’”
people and portraits. I may The artist’s works will also be displayed at the Civic Center in
see an interesting face in a
magazine of use a printed September. He and Leo are going on a safari in Tanzania and will
photo as a guide for shad- come home to take down the library exhibit and set it up at the
owing. Mostly, it’s my in- Civic Center.
terpretation. I never know
what’s going to turn out “I would never have done it except for my friends,” Madsen-Val-
when I have a blank can- lee said. “Every time I do a piece, I feel a piece of me goes into it.
vas. It all starts with the first One of my favorite things is the color I see in things and put onto
line in people’s faces. I find paper. It feels good to know that when I’m no longer around, there
beauty in everyone’s face.” will still be a piece of me. I’ve left something tangible behind.”
Madsen-Vallee uses black and colored pencils, pastels, colored
inks and acrylic for his works. He never considered putting his The Paula A. Lewis Library is located at 2950 SW Rosser Blvd.,
work in an exhibition, but he received a great deal of encourage- Port St. Lucie. The ArtSpace exhibition continues through Sept. 28.
ment from friends. ArtSpace is non-commercial and artwork is solely for enjoyment.
“I was posting on Facebook and got amazing encouragement For more information, call Kasha Barska at 772-871-5482 or visit-
from friends and family,” he said. “There was such a reaction www.stlucieco.gov/library. 
and I’ve given some to people. People were telling me that
I should have a show. I never had a lot of confidence. I never
thought I was good enough. I heard about ArtSpace and went
to look. Kasha (Barska, the library program assistant) was so en-

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drove around and I liked this area. There While Pribish continues with her books
are all kinds of things to do. I’m always on painting, she has branched out a little.
running. There are programs everywhere
and I see they are expanding. I volunteer “I joined the Port St. Lucie Art League,”
at the botanical gardens and belong to she said.
a book club. We have everything right
here. You don’t have to travel far to en- “I learned from their demonstrations.
joy restaurants like when we first moved A lot of them are real artists.”
here. People that move here are surprised
how close to I-95 and the Turnpike we You can see Pribish’s work at the Lewis
are. You can get anywhere in the blink of Library to enjoy what she has done. Per-
an eye.” haps it will serve as a reminder that it is
never too late to try something new.
Having everything so close at hand
gives Pribish more time to paint. She will The Paula A. Lewis Library is located at
exhibit 14 pictures during the exhibition 2950 SW Rosser Blvd., Port St. Lucie. The
and is still surprised that her work was ArtSpace exhibition continues through
chosen. She is particularly grateful to the Sept. 28. ArtSpace is non-commercial
Lewis Library staff, which has made the and artwork is solely for enjoyment. For
process so much fun. more information, call Kasha Barska at
772-871-5482 or visitwww.stlucieco.gov/
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PIONEERING PASTOR PENS STORY OF STRUGGLES AND FAITH

BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Staff Writer received anonymous hate mail that she
[email protected] later found out was from a woman in the
congregation. It wasn’t necessarily about
When Pastor Marjorie Weiss was in an her being a woman; some people didn’t
like more casual worship or other changes.
elevator, a woman saw her clerical collar.
Weiss received four calls to five church-
“What are you?” she asked. It was a rea- es, two of which shared her services. She
spent 11 ½ years at a congregation in Wel-
sonable question, as Weiss was one of only lington, Florida. In 2010, she had personal
challenges with the serious illness of her
some 200 women in the Lutheran clergy husband and a crisis of faith.

when she was ordained in 1980. The ques- “I prayed,” she said. “The voice in my
head said, ‘There’s no one there to hear
tion of what she was and what her life was you.’ That was the moment I lost my faith. I
denied it had occurred over many months.
meant to be would reverberate through- I had to keep working and had no real
sense of God anymore. I was not dealing
out her professional and personal life as with the negative stuff as it came along and
I stored it up. I had the crisis in August and
she wrestled with questions of faith and by June, I’d had an emotional breakdown.”

God and dealt with the challenges that life Weiss said that throughout her crisis of
faith, she lost God, but she never lost Jesus.
throws at everyone.
“One can be a follower of Jesus without a
Weiss has written her memoir, “Pray- sense of God,” she said. “All folks are valu-
able and you should love people. I could
ing on Empty, a Female Pastor’s Story.” It still feel all those things. I missed a sense
of direction and comfort. I started writing
did not start as a book, but rather as her a few weeks after the breakdown. I was in a
writing group, doing short stories, and the
private writings, meant to help her heal instructor said to work on larger things.”

emotionally and spiritually. Now that it is That’s when the idea for a book began to
percolate.
a book, and is a finalist in Best New Fiction
As we talked about Marjorie Weiss’ loss
in the American Book Fest’s 2019 Interna- of faith, Pastor Maryanne Kehlenbach add-
ed some context.
tional Book Awards, Weiss wants her words
“Every good pastor is one that has a
to bring hope to others facing any kind of breakdown of the god of their childhood,”
she said. “You have to have questions
challenge and doubt. She sat down with about why something happened. You ask
God, ‘Who are you?’”
our mutual friend, Pastor Maryanne Ke-
Weiss continued.
hlenbach of Living Faith Church in St. Luc- “I was an excellent pastor and had good instincts
to help them and challenge them,” she said. “I loved
ie West, to talk about losing and regaining preaching. Sunday worship is a performance. It appeals
to the latent actor. As a result of grace-filled preaching
faith. oriented toward what we could be, not what should be,
it spoke to people. That was part of the conflict. I like
Weiss grew up in Oley, Pennsylvania, these (aspects), but not the miserable things people
were doing to me, being blindsided. I knew there was a
some 50 miles north of Philadelphia, in a deep heartache in these people, but many people chal-
lenging people think they’re doing the right thing. They
farming town of 2,000. don’t know how to do it straight up.”
Weiss and her congregation received a sabbatical
“It was a typical farm community,” she grant from Lilly pharmaceuticals and she took a river
cruise, a faith-based trip to Ireland and a month in a
said, “There were social events at the high seminary in Berkeley, California. She chose it because it
had a guest house and daily worship.
school and an annual fair. My family was “I had to get back to basics,” she said. “I had been two
years without faith. I’d go to daily worship and weep. I
very involved in the Lutheran Church. My got to deal with the grieving. Over time, God showed up,
for want of a better term.”
parents were in the choir and in leadership. Weiss retired in 2015, although she does help out at
a church from time to time. She hopes her book, which
We went to church every week. There were ends on an upswing, will help people who are dealing
with illness, depression, faith struggles and women’s is-
four kids and I was the second. We were sues. It is a story of a woman whose faith was tested and
who found her way. Many can relate to her struggles
regular Baby Boomer kids.” Marjorie Weiss. and perhaps find comfort in her words. 
After graduation, Weiss attended
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Bloomsburg State College and got a degree

in sociology. fall of 1976, and of my class of 40, there were at least

“I started out in speech pathology, but I realized it 12 women and one or two female professors. I found a

wasn’t my calling,” she said. “I changed it to undeclared. nurturing and lovely environment that helped me know

I had no freaking idea of what I wanted to do. They had myself better. In my third year, I worked full time in a

a good counseling center that helped me figure out my church and then had a year of academics. I did an in-

likes and dislikes and I switched to sociology, which was ternship in Jamestown, New York, and the bishop came

people-oriented.” to know me. He was an advocate for trying to place

Back at home, Weiss had a pastor with whom she women and I was elected pastor in Rome, New York, af-

would discuss theology. ter getting a call. You can graduate, but you do not get

“We would meet over theological issues,” she said. ordained until a church calls you. I flew up to Rome and

“I had gotten involved with a conservative theological preached. They voted in May, I graduated in June and

group that challenged me with Biblical literalness. I had started July 1.”

had an ‘Aha’ moment in Confirmation when I was 13. Weiss found that she was a novelty of sorts when she

The pastor spoke of Adam and Eve as symbols and the was in her clerical garb.

bible was a way of talking about things. I liked the peo- “I’d regularly see people rubber-neck,” she said. “It

ple and songs of the group, but not the absolutism re- was such an unusual thing for them. People mistook me

garding who was saved and who wasn’t.” for a nun. I still get comments 35 years later.”

Weiss’ discussions with her pastor led him to suggest Weiss refers to her professional life as “Seminary

that she, too, become a pastor. Women had only been Wow, Parish Ministry Pow.”

ordained in the Lutheran Church since 1970 and this “The seminary was a wonderfully supportive exam-

was 1974. She had never seen a woman pastor, but hers ple of Christian community,” she said. “It chips away as

linked her with a mentor who saw her through the ad- one sees the difficulties of managing a Christian com-

missions process. munity, challenging people to react as Christians. Peo-

“I thought about a two-year degree in Christian ed- ple can be catty and gossipy about each other. If people

ucation, the traditional women’s route,” she said. “In- were dissatisfied with me, it was rare for someone to

stead, I chose to go the ordained four-year route. I loved speak to me. They’d speak to the group.”

seminary. It was the best time of my life. I started in the There were unsettling things that happened. Weiss

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MOON WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE ...

BY KERRY FIRTH | Correspondent

Visitors were treated to a cosmic experience at the
Hallstrom Planetarium at Indian River State College in
celebration of the 50th anniversary of astronauts Neil
Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walking on the moon. The
Open House events were scheduled exactly 50 years to

Hallstrom celebrates Apollo 11

the day – July 20, 1969 – when 600 million worldwide

watched on television as Apollo 11 became the first

manned mission to land on the moon.

As if they were traveling back in a time machine,

visitors reminisced about

their whereabouts when

they heard Armstrong

utter the famous words

“The Eagle has landed.”

They described the feel-

ing of euphoria when he

climbed down the stairs of

the Eagle and placed his

foot on the surface of the

moon saying, “That’s one

small step for man, one

giant leap for mankind.”

It was a magical time in Jon Bell.
history when the entire

world stopped to witness

the first man on the moon

and a time when there

was universal excitement

about the exploration of

space and the wonder-

ment of the universe.

“I was a 15-year-old boy

working as a counselor at a

scout camp,” said Jon Bell,

director of the Hallstrom Lee Tinker and Kai Martin.

Planetarium. “It was like

the whole world stood still.

I knew then and there I

wanted to explore space.

Tonight, we are showing

highlights of films from

the Apollo missions and

asking folks who experi-

enced them to share their

stories about where they

were and what they were

feeling when we set foot

on another world.”

Students from the IRSC

astronomy club ushered Anita Germano and Nancy Bruhn.
guests from the Apollo

Update and Star Show in INSET PHOTOS: KERRY FIRTH

the main planetarium to the different classrooms where

special commemorative activities were taking place. Ev-

eryone enjoyed making edible spaceships out of marsh-

mallows and candy, and children enjoyed coloring their

own space drawings. PHOTO COURTESY OF NASA

A lively and challenging game of Space Jeopardy was student astronomy club. “This is something totally dif-
ferent for us to do,” said Linda Scadione, who attended
hosted by Bell, testing the knowledge of the audience. heralding the monumental missions. There was even the Open House with two girlfriends. “We usually go
a moon survival challenge for those brave enough to dancing but decided to take a trip down memory lane
Lee Tinker, IRSC adjunct professor and outreach co- participate. tonight instead. No one forgets where they were when
man walked on the moon!” 
ordinator of the Treasure Coast Astronomical Society, For an up-close look at the moon, Jupiter and Saturn,
telescopic viewing was provided by members of the
animatedly shared his collection and knowledge of Treasure Coast Astronomical Society and the IRSC

meteorites and lunar soil simulants. He also shared

an extensive stockpile of magazine and newspapers

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Happy 11th! Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast is growing up

BY PATRICK McCALLISTER | Correspondent plays. Among other things, children can Tobias Duncan examines the sensory wall at the Children’s The displays help children play their ways
plan a 90-day voyage on the Marti Frances. Museum of the Treasure Coast. into understanding a little more about the
Not a lot of 11-year-olds can boast about adults’ world. There’s also a Florida Cracker
having a treasure ship. The Children’s Muse- The galleon is, of course, a reproduction PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF THE TREASURE COAST house to help them understand a little more
um of the Treasure Coast can. made specially for the museum. about the state’s history. Additionally, there’s
abria said. By 2010 the Marti Frances sailed an indoor beach for the youngest visitors.
“We opened in August of 2008,” said Tam- The museum is a real restoration job. The into its place. “Which all the kids refer to as a
my Calabria, executive director. Junior League of Martin County long wanted pirate ship,” Calabria said. The outdoors garden area has a few sur-
to build a children’s museum. “There wasn’t prises including a 12-foot carrot that chil-
The museum is throwing a birthday par- one within a 100-mile radius at the time,” ex- Still, their time playing on deck is never- dren can climb. There’s also a slide that looks
ty for itself on Friday, Aug. 2, from 10 a.m. to plained Calabria. theless educational. The museum also has like a squash.
4 p.m. “We’ve decided to turn back the (ad- the Frances Langford Our Town exhibits.
mission) rates to when we first opened,” Ca- The group eyed the building, formerly Those include a grocery store, a veterinarian The museum is a centerpiece of Mar-
labria said. part of the Florida Institute of Technology clinic, a car-care center and a fire station. tin County’s 63-acre Indian RiverSide Park.
campus, at 1707 NE Indian River Drive, Jen- Among its attractions are walking trails, a
That’s $6 for those older than 3, $4.25 for sen Beach. 780-foot fishing pier, the historic Captain
toddlers, 1 to 3, and free for those whose ages Sewall’s home and Frances Langford Dock-
are counted in months. From 11:30 a.m. to 1 “The building sat empty for 12 years,” Ca- side Pavilion. The centerpieces for children
p.m. there will be a sundae bar included in labria said. “It was owned by (Martin Coun- – besides the museum – are the interactive
admission. At noon the museum will serve ty), but it was empty and vandalized badly.” play fountain and swimming beach on the
miniature cupcakes while supplies last. Indian River Lagoon.
That’s also included with the admission. Also However much an eyesore it had become,
included is craft supplies. things were worse than that. Around 2002 Visitors ages 16 and younger must be
Calabria was yanked into the league’s dream accompanied by an adult at the museum,
And all day, “we’re making pirate hats to go of making the building into a children’s mu- which is open all week. On Mondays to
with our theme,” Calabria said. “Their (birth- seum. Wednesdays the museum is open from 10
day) goodie bag is everything they create that a.m. to 4 p.m. On Thursdays and Fridays, it
day.” “When I toured the building I thought, remains open to 5 p.m. It’s open 10 a.m. to 4
you must be crazy,” she said. “There were no p.m. again on Saturdays, then noon to 4 p.m.
The museum’s star attraction is the Marti windows. No doors. There was a homeless on Sundays.
Frances, a 56-foot Spanish galleon. That is, family living under the stage. There were rats
after all, how the Treasure Coast got its name and snakes everywhere.” For more about the museum and its Fall
– the Spanish treasure fleet that lost most of Fest, visit www.childrensmuseumtc.org. 
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ricane. This galleon is for climbing on and store the facility and start building exhibits.
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“It was very rough in the beginning and
we only had four very small exhibits,” Cal-

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9-8 Mets win over the Charlotte Stone Crabs. Mets players, including
starting pitcher Kyle Wilson, left, wore special Star Wars jerseys which
were auctioned off to benefit the Port St. Lucie Police Athletic League.
Above, Wilding high-fives dancers from True Crew Dance Company
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Julianna Catalfumo, below, is a founding member of the Sugar Sand Sweeties, a Treasure Coast women’s mountain biking group. Most of the regular riders are in their 40s to 60s, and the group welcomes beginners. PHOTOS COURTESY OF JULIANNA CATALFUMO

BY PATRICK McCALLISTER | Correspondent Sometimes governmental bodies, after acquiring Sugar Sand Sweeties cranked up – yes, that’s a cy-
rural lands, such as Allapattah Flats west of Palm City, cling-lingo pun – as 2017 calendars went up and it grew
When these women get together it’s all about forks, close existing dirt roads to motorized vehicles and con- fast. Catalfumo said many women who have never ridden
grinders and shredding. Oh, they’re not in a kitchen. vert them into hiking and biking trails. Those are usu- singletracks show up for the monthly rides.
They’re on a singletrack. ally what mountain bikers call doubletracks, because
two or more riders can be alongside each other. They’re “Most of them don’t think they can do it,” she said. “But
“Our average ride is 50 ladies,” said Julianna Catalfu- usually comparatively straight and obstacles are natu- if you coach them and show them appropriate technique,
mo, leader of Sugar Sand Sweeties. “We do a regular one at rally occurring. they see they can do it.”
(Jonathan Dickinson State Park) once a month.”
The other type of trail is when mountain bikers get The trails at Jonathan Dickinson, like most built by
Sugar Sand Sweeties is a Treasure Coast women’s permission to build and maintain tracks on lands such mountain bikers, have bypasses that get riders around
mountain bike group that rides at the state park and oth- as Jonathan Dickinson State Park. Usually such groups bigger obstacles until they decide to tackle them.
er places. It also maintains a Facebook page for women to will build a series of singletrack trails with introduced
coordinate smaller rides amongst themselves. obstacles for various skill levels, so riders can start, learn “We check a bike out and make sure it’s set up right for
and graduate to harder obstacles. Mountain bikers want you,” Catalfumo said.
For the uninitiated, “forks” are the part of the bicycle the additional challenges of climbs, sharp turns and oth-
attaching the front wheel to the frame. For mountain bik- ers. The state park in Hobe Sound has three such single- Proper saddle and bar height makes a huge difference
ers, forks are especially important for shock absorption track trails. in cycling comfort and performance. The experienced
and control of a bike. “Grinders” are long climbs, which in riders will also teach newbies things such as the proper
Florida often have soft sand making them more difficult. Mountain biking absorbed Catalfumo. Singletrack trails posture, which spells the difference between a fun ride or
To “shred” is to have an especially good performance. A require riders’ full attention. They’re also places of natural backache. Experienced riders will also cover things such
“singletrack” is a narrow off-road trail. camaraderie, encouragement and helpfulness. as pedaling and braking. Especially braking, so riders can
avoid endo involuntary dismounts. Oh, “endo” is moun-
Who talks this way? Who are the Sugar Sand Sweeties? “Mountain bikers will stop and give you the shirt off tain-biker vernacular for “end over end.”
“(Women in their) 40s to 60s is our biggest niche,” Catal- their back,” Catalfumo said.
fumo said. “We have some younger riders, 30s, but a lot “Involuntary dismount” needs no explanation.
of our ladies are 40-plus. A lot of our ladies are in their The rides include “sweepers,” riders who look for and
high 60s.”
assist others struggling with mechanical and
And for many of them, mountain biking other problems.
isn’t the first time they shredded grinders.
The next regular ride will be on Saturday,
“A lot of my ladies are cancer survivors,” Aug. 10, starting at 6 p.m. The park is at 16450
Catalfumo said. “I was shocked to hear that.” SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound. New riders
should show up early for a bike inspection.
Catalfumo’s venture into mountain biking Helmets and off-road tires are required. There
is at once horrifying and inspiring. She started are mountain bike helmets that cover more of
pedaling in 2013, but her venture into moun- the back of the head for additional protection
tain biking began in 2009. during rearward falls, but regular bicycle hel-
mets are good for novice riders. As with all out-
“I have a brain injury,” Catalfumo said. “I door activities in Florida, riders should have
was shot in an armed robbery years ago.” plenty of water and sunscreen.

After hospitalization and rehabilitation, “Beginners are welcome,” Catalfumo said.
Catalfumo was limited in what she could do. A “We coach. You get instructions when you get
friend suggested riding bikes. Catalfumo had a there. You don’t just get stuck on the trail. They
Cannondale dualie, a bike with suspension on can show up as a beginner and leave a much
the front and back wheels. She doubted bike better rider.”
riding was on her list of things she could do.
“I was able to bike and was thrilled,” she said. On Facebook, Sugar Sand Sweeties is a pub-
“We started doing some local rides and then lic group that’s easy to look up. People are wel-
some singletrack, which is awkward. But we come to contact Catalfumo at jcatalfumo@
realized it was more fun.” gmail.com. 

To explain why singletrack was awkward for
Catalfumo, there are a couple types of moun-
tain bike trails.

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Bonz meets Ginger, a petite and peachy Pekingese

to hear your story,” I said. “I go everywhere in it, like
stores an rest-runts. Hu-
“How did you meet your mans are always comin’ up
sayin’ how cute I am. We’re
Hi Dog Buddies! Forever Family?” goin’ to Squid Lips tomor-
“Well, I hafta say, it was row. My fav-rite rest-runt’s
a Close Call. I lived inna Latin Flavor. You’ wouldn’t
buh-leeve the wunnerful
Puppy Mill in Tennessee smells!”

This week I yapped with a sweet liddle run by Not Very Nice hu- “Any pooch frens?”
“Oh, yes. But only girls.
9-year-old Pekingese, Ginger Bertekap. We mans. I was what’s called Me an Little Bit have play
dates. She’s a chuh-waa-
took an ELLY-vader up to Ginger’s place, a Breeder. I never got any waa. Her human’s my dog-
sitter. Mommy an Daddy
which has a pah-dee-o right on the ocean. hugs, or pats, never hadda drop me off with all my stuff
inna bag: my bed, 2 babies,
Seriously Cool Kibbles. famly, just kept havin’ pup- bowl, food, chewy bone,
leash an harness. Me an Lit-
Ginger’s Mom was holding her when they pies as fast as I could, but tle Bit play an play an before
I know it, Mommy an Dad-
answered our knock. I never got to know their dy are back.”
“Do you play on the
“Good after-NOON, Mr. Bonzo!” she said, Daddys or any of my pup- beach much? You’re so
close.”
as she got settled on her Mom’s lap. “I’m Gin- pies, either. It was AW-ful. I “Not my thing. When it’s cooler, I sit on
the balcony and watch it. I couldn’t go down
ger Cookie Bertekap, Queen of the House. had a HER-nee-uh, an lotsa there anyway cuzza all the turtle nests. I
watch the babies headin’ for the ocean, an
You may call me Ginger. This is my Mommy, teeth missing. Then, when I wish ’em good luck.”
“I greatly admire your beautiful dress. Any
Carole. My Daddy, Jerry, is swimmin.’ I’m couldn’t have enough pup- others?”
“Of course! Here, look!” Ginger’s Mom
afraid I don’t DO Wag-an-Sniffs. No offense. pies, they were gonna, you brought out a colorful pile: an orange-an-
white checked harness (stylish, I thought); a
IT’s just that my previous experiences have know, throw me out like an polka-dot dress that said ‘Maybe I’m a Mer-
maid’; a sleepy shirt with flamingos; a pink-
made me dislike boy pooches, as a rule. I ol’ sock. But, at the last min- an-green dress that looked like a watermel-
on, with seeds even.
hope you unnerstand. But I’m SO happy ute, I got saved by a rescue “Any food favorites?”
“I love eatin’! Dinnertime is 5:30 p.m. At
YOU’RE here. I always wah-ned to meet a group, an my pickshur got Ginger. PHOTOS: KAILA JONES 3:30 I begin my ‘Is It Time Yet? Wiggle Dance,’
to be sure Mommy an Daddy don’t forget.”
journalist. Your pickshur makes you look so put On Line. “Like THAT’s ever gonna happen,” I
thought.
nice. An smart. See, I’m wearing my most fa- “Mommy an Daddy were “Also,” she continued, “I have eye issues,
so I get DROPS, which I don’t like. At All. So I
vrite dress special for you. I just got my Sum- livin’ in New Jersey, an they saw my pick- got picked. So they drove to a church parking get a treat after the drops.”
Heading home, I was thinkin’ how won-
mer Haircut, so Mommy can’t put my hair shur, an wanted me cuz I looked so calm an lot in Bridgewater, New Jersey, to collect me. derful it is that Ginger has such a happy life
after goin’ through so much bad stuff. Now
ribbons in.” sweet. An because of my Cuteness. So they There were 25 other famlies also pickin’ up she can nap and tend to her Stuffy Babies, an
do her Wiggle Dance and know she’s Totally
“It’s a pleasure, Miss Ginger. You look love- filled out this long app-luh-ca-shun. Five their pooches from the rescue place: older Loved. I was also wonderin’ what my chanc-
es are of getting taken out to dinner at a rest-
ly!” She did, in fact, look lovely in a ruffly other famlies filled out app-luh-ca-shuns humans, young humans, famlies with liddle runt. I’m thinkin’ – slim to none.

dress with pink flamingos on it. “I’m eager too but, Thank Lassie, Mommy an Daddy kids, too.” Till next time,

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‘GLOW’ FOR IT! EARLY LEARNING COALITION GETS BALL ROLLING ON FUNDRAISER

BY PATRICK McCALLISTER | Correspondent The state’s 30 early-learning coalitions for families who didn’t have a lot of money,” PHOTO COURTESY OF THE EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY
deliver services locally for the legisla- said Sanders.
The Early Learning Coalition of St. Luc- tion-created Office of Early Learning. Flori- and an obstacle course,” Sanders said. “We’re
ie County started up in 1999. They think it’s da established voluntary pre-kindergarten it All children in Florida qualify for free going to have a drum circle. We’re going to
time to get rolling on a birthday bash. administers as the 21st century dawned. pre-kindergarten. The local coalition – with have a princess show.”
various funding sources – also helps children
On Wednesday, July 31, the coalition will “People haven’t always recognized the im- by providing School Readiness Subsidized In March the coalition will host “Run for
host the “Glow Bowling Birthday Party.” portant of early education before kindergar- Childcare, an income-based program. the Donuts,” a two-mile run in Port St. Luc-
ten,” Sanders said. ie in which runners can take 20 seconds off
“The lights will be blacklights, glow-in- Among the coalition’s financial supporters their times for every doughnut they eat on
the-dark like,” said Sue-Ellen Sanders, com- For example, socialization learned in ear- is the Children’s Services Council of St. Lucie the course.
munity development manager. ly childhood is one of the most important County.
skills anyone takes through life. Sanders said Sanders said liking the Early Learning Co-
The birthday bowl will be from 7 p.m. to 9 educators have informally estimated to her “We’re funded in small part by the United alition of St. Lucie County on Facebook is
p.m. at Superplay USA, 1600 NW Courtyard that many children without pre-K education Way (of St. Lucie County),” Sanders said. one of the best ways to keep up with events.
Circle, Port St. Lucie. In addition to bowling, – whether delivered by trained educators or The coalition is also on Twitter and Insta-
there will be birthday cake and lemonade. families – take as much as six months in kin- But also, being a not-for-profit organiza- gram. People can also sign up for an elec-
Admission is $10. dergarten to reach the same level as those tion, the coalition needs community support tronic newsletter at the coalition’s website.
who did on the first day. – volunteers and donations.
“We’d like them to be registered by the Registration for “Glow Bowling Birthday
end of the day Monday (July 29),” Sanders “That’s a long time they’re losing in kin- “We also encourage people in the com- Party” and additional information about the
said. “We’ll also take people who come to the dergarten if they haven’t had any kind of munity if they want to do their own events coalition is at www.elcslc.org. 
door. We’re not going to turn anybody away.” pre-kindergarten teaching,” Sanders said. and designate us as the beneficiary, we’d love
that,” Sanders said. “We provide books and
The registration is to help the coalition The state funds voluntary pre-kinder- other activities and toys, educational toys
know how much lemonade and cake to have garten, often called VPK, for 540 hours a (to pre-K providers). People can donate that
on hand. The fundraiser will include Duffy’s student. The local early-learning coalitions kind of stuff, only not used.”
Sports Grill, in the same building, giving the develop, assist and monitor providers. Two
coalition 10 percent from all sales during the decades ago it became quickly apparent that On Sunday, Oct. 20, the City of Port St.
birthday party. many children and families needed addi- Lucie, Children’s Services Council, and coa-
tional help. lition will co-host “Kid Mania: In the Land of
As for the bowling by blacklight, “we didn’t Literacy” at Minsky Gym, 750 Darwin Blvd.,
want to do ordinary bowling,” Sanders ex- “We saw the need to wraparound services Port St. Lucie.
plained. “Particularly for those of us who are
not particularly great at bowling.” “We’re going to have a soccer exhibition

KIDS FEST PASSES THE ‘FUN’ TEST

Zack, from Farmtastic, leads Medard Kun, 7, on his horse during Kids Fest, hosted by Callogics in Tradition last

Saturday, while Daniella Adams, 4, and Jackson Whitemyer, 5, play at a sand activity. Kids Fest is a fun family

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21 Friend-winning author 115 First woman Nobelist in 54 A key state?: abbr.
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name for a pub 125 “Bind his soul with ___” 70 Pitch black
30 When smelting started 71 White wine
33 Oscar winner (opposite (Num. 30:2)
126 Emulate Wynton Marsalis (bottoms up!)
Jackie Cooper) in The 130 One way to keep a tipsy guy 73 Polish
Champ, 1931 75 Province of the Flames and
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38 Ex-Secretary Federico 133 Feel pain Oilers
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43 Actor Cobb 136 Coop female 79 White wine
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57 Evidence that Garfield DOWN 86 It rhymes with “whacks”
slept here 1 All tied up? 88 “Scenic” way: abbr.
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61 Do it wrong 3 Red-wine punch (bottoms 92 138 Across suff.
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DOUBLE FITS ARE DOUBLE THE FUN WEST NORTH EAST
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By Phillip Alder - Bridge Columnist Q J 10 K853 A964
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Steve Jobs said, “Quality is more important than quantity. One home run is much better than 754 A932 6
two doubles.”
SOUTH
But if the doubles are back to back, you have one run scored and a man on second. At the A Q 10 5 4
bridge table, double fits are much better than single fits. But if your side has a double fit, 72
so do the opponents. Each partnership will be able to win more tricks than the point-count 6
would suggest. K Q J 10 8

In this week’s deal, East-West have 17 points and North-South 23, suggesting maybe Dealer: East; Vulnerable: Neither
seven winners for East-West and nine for North-South. But East-West can win 11 tricks in
diamonds and North-South 10 in spades. One difference is caused by the location of the The Bidding:
heart king. If South held that card, the numbers would change to 10 for East-West and 11
for North-South. SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST OPENING
1 Diamonds
The basic rule for a double fit is: Declare. 1 Spades 2 Diamonds 3 Diamonds 3 Hearts LEAD:
4 Clubs 5 Diamonds 5 Spades Dbl. Q Hearts
In this auction, after a one-diamond opening and one-spade overcall, West might have Pass Pass Pass
made a pre-emptive jump to three diamonds if permitted by his system. Over two diamonds,
North cue-bid to show at least game-invitational values in spades. Now East, despite only
11 high-card points, showed his second suit. Then South did likewise. These bids permitted
both West and North to look more favorably upon their hands, with West leaping to five
diamonds. North, though, knowing about the double fit, pushed on to five spades.

West led the heart queen. He was nervous that an opponent might be void in diamonds.
Then East-West took their tricks for down one.

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I wanted to bring to your attention a you need to negotiate. The lob wedge will cations. Here are a few tips on how to exe- edge into the turf. At ad-
club that I would recommend all of you really do the trick in this situation. An- cute the lob wedge:
have in your arsenal: the lob wedge. As other example for good use with the lob dress, sole the flange on
some of you know a lob wedge usually is when you play firm and fast greens. The 1. Ball position. Play the ball just inside
has 4 degrees more loft than your sand lob wedge will create a higher flight and, your left heel. the turf, not the leading
wedge; a sand wedge typically will have importantly, will also impart more back-
56 degrees of loft and the most common spin, which will help you control your 2. Weight distribution. 60 percent on edge. Using the bounce
lob wedge will have 60 degrees. However, shots more effectively. Finally, the most the left leg, 40 percent on the right.
some lob wedges have even more loft; Phil common and biggest advantage in using a properly dramatically
Mickelson notably carries a 64-degree lob wedge is when you have hole locations 3. In-swing. Generally, take a very full
lob wedge. The lob wedge can open up a that are very close to the edge of the green swing in both directions. Most players, increases your margin By Kevin Perkins
new world around the greens. Obviously, or are cut right behind a bunker. Using a because of tension and lack of confidence, of error, a big advantage
the big advantage the lob wedge gives you sand wedge or a pitching wedge, which will strangle their motion off too much.
is a higher flight and more backspin, re- may have anywhere from 46 to 52 degrees Feel more freely and allow a nice amount and something all of
sulting in a softer-landing shot that stops loft, is a great disadvantage. I would high- of motion and a full arm swing. Feel the
more quickly. Also, there are times when ly recommended using a lob wedge when weight of the clubhead; again, allow for a you should understand.
you are in a bunker with a very high lip negotiating those tightly tucked hole lo- smooth, graceful motion.
5. Finally, those of you who have put
4. Understand the flange/bounce of the
club. You must glide or slide the flange away your lob wedges because you have
across the turf and not dig the leading
struggled hitting it too high and too

short: Simply hit shots with your left wrist

bowing or convexing at impact, and this

should go a long way in correcting those

short/high shots you have been experi-

encing. 

SERIES BUSINESS

St. Lucie County played host to the 8th
annual Prospect Wire World Series July
19-23, with 30 teams from across the
country playing games at First Data
Field in St. Lucie west. Clockwise from
left: West Tampa’s Alejandro Mon-
tada dodges a close pitch; Rawlings
Legends pitcher Raymond Ward lets
one fly; West Tampa’s Salvadore Vega
is tagged out by Southwest Florida
Baseball catcher Dylan Mercer; and
Baseball University player Keegan
Jones slides safely into home. 

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