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County curbs bid Teachers snub
to increase beach schools boss as
access for dogs rancor persists

STORIES BY HENRY A. STEPHENS CORRESPONDENT THORNY ISSUE ASIDE, STORY BY JAN WESNER CHILDS CORRESPONDENT
[email protected] BUSINESS BLOOMS AT
‘NEW’ COTTAGE ROSE As many as 1,000 Brevard
Melbourne Beach residents Public Schools teachers
Donna Post and Charlotte STORY BY JENNIFER TORRES CORRESPONDENT Victoria Athey, co-owner of consignment store Cottage Rose. PHOTOS: TIM WIRTH walked out of a training ses-
Hertz won’t be exercising their [email protected] sion last week while Super-
dogs on Brevard County beach- intendent Mark Mullins was
es – not after county commis- Everything’s coming up roses speaking.
sioners last week dismissed for Victoria Athey.
their request for access to the The move was a silent pro-
South Beaches shoreline. As the co-owner of Cottage test in the bitter battle over
Rose, after more than a decade in teacher salaries, signaling
“I’m definitely not going to the same Indialantic location on the new school year would
pursue this again,” Post said. Riverside Drive, Athey decided begin the same way previous
“I’m beat.” her consignment shop needed one ended – in discord.
a change of scenery – and more
She said she was tired of per- space. So late last month she Brevard Federation of
sonal attacks on Facebook from made the move to a new loca- Teachers vice president Van-
those who don’t like dogs on tion in town just down the block essa Skipper wasn’t present
the beach. at 400 S. Miramar Avenue, on the at the conference in the Vi-
corner of A1A and 2nd Avenue. era High School gymnasium,
Post and Hertz said they but confirmed the walkout
would most likely take their Then she received a code viola- happened.
golden retrievers, Tessie and tion notice on July 29 for a mural
Misty, to the Vero Beach Dog “I believe there were over
Park, an off-leash site for CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 1,000 teachers,” Skipper
pooches along the Indian River said.
Lagoon in Vero Beach.
“We were not aware of it
Or perhaps, Hertz added, she happening, but it doesn’t
might take her pooch to a dog surprise us. Teachers are up-
park farther south in Jupiter. set.”

Most of Brevard County’s CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
own 72-mile-long shoreline
is closed to dogs. And the two ‘EIRE’ OF EXCITEMENT AS HURLING GAINS LOCAL FOLLOWING
dog-friendly beach parks – a
700-foot section of Canova PHOTOS: RYAN CLAPPER STORY BY DAVID JONES CORRESPONDENT ley. The object is to get the ball through the
Beach Park near Indian Harbor goal to score – kind of like Quidditch for all
Beach and a 12-block park in Archie Rucknell is introducing a growing the “Harry Potter” fans out there, but with-
Cocoa Beach – are even farther sport called hurling to the region, and his out the flying and the brooms. Hurling can
from them than Vero Beach. be a risky sport, too, with the ball reaching
efforts are paying off with increased in-
Commissioners on Aug. 6 terest in the sport in South Brevard. speeds of 100 miles per hour. A helmet was
considered – and dismissed, New to Space Coast athletes, the Irish added to the regulation gear less than a decade ago.
without taking a vote – Post’s sport of hurling dates back about 3,000 years on the
request for dog access, before 9 Emerald Isle. It’s a pretty simple stick-and-ball game; In Ireland, hurling pits 15-man squads against each
a.m. and after 5 p.m., to an 11- the ball is called a sliotar and the stick is called a hur-
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DOGS ON THE BEACH However the commission might lic hearing, Chairwoman Kristine
change its ordinances for dog access, the
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 service would still not allow them on the Isnardi invited her colleagues to
beaches of the Carr Refuge, said Jeremy
mile stretch of beach running from San- Edwardson, deputy project leader with give their opinions before mem-
dy Shoes Resort to the Sebastian Inlet. the Everglades Headwaters Complex.
bers of the audience spoke.
Much of the targeted shoreline, how- County Attorney Eden Bentley cau-
ever, includes the Archie Carr National tioned commissioners that the federal “There’s no part of this that I
Wildlife Refuge, which spans 20.5 miles service could sue if they increased dog
in Brevard and Indian River counties. access and a dog killed turtle hatchlings. like,” Isnardi said.
Dogs aren’t allowed there because of
their inclination to dig up sea turtle Post’s husband, John Post, suggested The Palm Bay Republican’s dis-
nests. a compromise that could allow dogs on
the beach only when turtles aren’t nest- trict includes the Indialantic area
The refuge, established in 1991, is ing, as well as licenses to have dogs on
described by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife the beach. on the county’s barrier island. She
Service as “ground zero” for loggerhead
turtle nesting in North America. Since the matter didn’t require a pub- said she mostly opposed dog ac-

cess to the beaches because of Brevard County Commissioners John Tobia and Bryan Lober speak
health and safety concerns.
to a citizen during a break in the hearing. PHOTOS: RYAN CLAPPER

“We don’t have enough animal

control officers for the many animal- ers opposed increased dog access, cit-

control problems that aren’t even on the ing danger to the turtles, with only a few

beach,” she added. “So there’s no way supporting dog access.

I’m going to support this.” “I’m totally opposed to any dogs on

Vice Chair Bryan Lober said he could the beach,” Melbourne Beach resident

“get behind” a dog-access effort if the James McGrath said. “In every piece of

target area wasn’t so long. life, people with dogs are intent on in-

“I love dogs,” he said. “And I have sea jecting them into our life.”

turtles on my (auto) license.” While Donna Post submitted thou-

Commissioner John Tobia, whose sands of petition names for more dog

district includes the proposed 11-mile access, few of those signers came to

stretch of increased dog access, said his the meeting. Commissioners said Post

office received 122 calls or emails – with and her allies might have had better

112 from people opposed to more dog luck if they had submitted their request

access. through a commissioner instead of go-

“You’re in the 8 percent, not the 92 ing straight to Parks and Recreation Di-

percent,” he told Melbourne Beach dog- rector Mary Ellen Donner.

access proponent Lisa Herendeen. Herendeen said she hasn’t decided

Following the meeting, Herendeen whether she would pursue the matter

said she was less troubled by losing the further, perhaps by going through the

commission’s support than by commis- amenable Lober. But if she does, she

sioners “coming with their minds made said, she wants to organize a committee

up” before the public spoke. and get to know the members.

That might not have changed many “We didn’t even know each other be-

minds, however. Most of the 11 speak- fore this,” she said of Post and Hertz. 

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Smaller cities like Satellite Beach of-
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costly repairs to city buildings, while only happens about 1 percent of the
more energy-efficient systems like new time, the company would cut a check
air conditioners – and their savings – for the difference, said Assistant City
wait for funding. Manager Liz Alward.

The City Council last week changed Similar-sized cities contracting with
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with ABM Building Services LLC that race and the town of Lake Clarke Shores,
are expected to save city taxpayers she said.
$200,000.
Lighting, roofing, air conditioning
Earlier this year the council had ap- and HVAC controls are typically the eas-
proved a detailed audit of potential iest areas for initial energy savings, but,
energy savings opportunities. At a fol- considering the immediate benefits of
low-up meeting May 15, the council repairs completed quickly, all aspects of
asked ABM for the contract to include the ABM contract should be welcome to
thermostat and air conditioner replace- city staff and community, Alward said.
ments, city-wide LED lighting, solar
lighting around the retention pond at “Air conditioners that don’t break
DeSoto Park, the building of “envelope” down, roofs that don’t leak, safety light-
modifications to reduce air leaks into ing around the DeSoto pond, I would
the buildings, roof replacements and say … will make the citizens, the coun-
telephone system upgrades. cil and staff very happy,’’ she said.

Advantages of signing on with the The day after the council vote, Alward
company for the work include faster met with ABM officials and signed off
on roofing permits. 

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HURLING

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other, but in the United States it’s typi- Left: Hurling team members Wanda Popham, Billy Evans, Laurence Phillips, Siobhån and Al Denecour and Eric Popham (kneeling). Right: Al Denecour, 76 years young. PHOTOS: RYAN CLAPPER
cally seven or nine a side in local Gaelic
Athletic Associations. to actually sign up,’’ Rucknell said. “He Helmets also range in price but are rela- said. “She’s doesn’t play anymore but
lives right here in Viera.’’ tively cheap. So it’s easy to get involved. she’s a little smarter than I am.’’
“We don’t generally have the num-
bers,’’ said Rucknell, who is an American Denecour has been competing for the “We’re always open and ready to speak For more information, Rucknell can
but lived in County Cork, Ireland, for a last couple of years. There are about 13 with newcomers,’’ Archie said. “They are be reached at 941-713-9831 for more de-
bit, where he grew to love the sport. players currently on the Brevard squad, a bit more aggressive in Ireland but we tails. The Brevard Hurling Club is also
which includes players from the Trea- play the same way. It’s always a blast to available on Facebook. Practice at 10
“I was actually on a field trip when I sure Coast. Practices for anyone inter- play with Irish people.’’ a.m. on Sundays is at Max Rhodes Park
was in early college (at South Florida),’’ ested are every other Sunday in West in West Melbourne, this Sunday and ev-
he said. “It was a study abroad trip and Melbourne and Rockledge. Denecour’s wife, Siobhan, was a star ery other week. Every other week, practice
we kind of went all over and a I met (a player in Ireland on the youth level. “I is at Dick Blake Park in Rockledge. 
top hurling player) in Dublin.” Hurling is a relatively cheap sport. The didn’t even know how to hold the stick
balls are $7 to $10. A stick costs $30-40. properly until she showed me how,’’ he
Florida has hurling teams in Tampa
Bay, Orlando and in Plantation in Bro-
ward County, the teams typically spon-
sored by neighborhood Irish pubs or
Irish-owned businesses. With teams be-
ing sparse and geographically scattered,
Rucknell said it’s a logistical challenge.

“It’s not an issue that we’re having
trouble finding teams to play,” he said.
“The issue across Florida (is) the com-
munication is somewhat staggered ...
they are just not on a schedule, per se.’’

Rucknell, 28, came to Brevard be-
cause of Brittany Mulligan, who also
plays on the hurling squad with him.
Nolan’s Irish Pub in Cocoa Beach spon-
sors the team.

Among the local players is 76-year-
old Al Denecour. “He was one of the first

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A teacher who was at the meet-

of roses painted above the entrance ing said Mullins came on stage to
by a friend, Key Largo artist Ginger
Hill. deliver a message of welcome, a few

After going to town hall and re- words of encouragement, and a pep
ceiving what she felt was an un-
satisfactory response, Athey took talk.
to social media in a Facebook post
that garnered hundreds of messag- Then one by one, the teachers in
es of support.
the audience quietly packed up and
“I was so nervous about the
$250-a-day fine that if it wasn’t left the building.
raining every day that week, I
would have come and painted over Six hours later, BPS officials an-
it,” Athey said.
nounced they had found $1.5 mil-
According to Indialantic Town
Manager Michael Casey, town code lion in “additional funds” to put
requires murals incorporated as
part of a sign to be permitted, and toward teacher pay, after a review
the business owner had not sub-
mitted any permits. So in a meet- revealed an accounting error in the
ing on Aug. 8, Athey submitted the
correct permits with a modification way the district calculated teacher
that met the code. A name will be
added to the mural – making it of- retirement dates.
ficially a sign.
Mullins called for the review after
“I apologized for the uproar and
thanked them for their guidance,” the Brevard Federation of Teachers
Athey said. “As far as I’m concerned
this issue is closed. At the end of the presented numbers that were differ-
day the town council was so sup-
portive.” ent than those of the district’s.

Now business is blooming once The union has been saying for
again at Cottage Rose and Athey is
excited about her new surroundings. months that figures they pulled from

So is 85-year-old Greta Friberg, district budget documents showed
a longtime customer who travels
from her Merritt Island home to the PHOTO: TIM WIRTH there was an extra $1.5 million that
shop several times every week just
to see what new treasures she can in price from $3 to about $300. the district was
find. She even made the trip on her She attributes her store’s longev-
birthday last week. Athey has been around the con- not accounting
signment businesses her whole life. ity and solid customer base to hav-
“All the years they were at the oth- Her mother, Peggy Daigle, who co- ing built a good reputation. for.
er place I would bring in my clothes owns Cottage Rose with her, opened
for consignment,” Friberg said. “It her first shop 30 years ago in Mary- “You don’t have to root through BPS spokesper-
gives me a reason to be alive be- land before heading to Florida. a lot to find a treasure,” Athey said.
cause I don’t have much family left “We have clean, up-to-date styles in son Nicki Hensley
and it’s so much fun here. I love it.” “There were clothing consign- great condition, as well as high-end
ment shops and antique consign- jewelry, vintage jewelry and unique said the error was
ment shops here, but there was styles you can’t find at the mall or
nothing that combined both,” anywhere else around here.” a result of the pro-
Athey said.
For his part, Town Manager Casey cess the district
Almost everything for sale in the is happy the shop stayed in town.
shop is on consignment – with a 50- uses to count how
50 split between the original own- “It is always a good thing for both
er and the store. They also receive the town and the business,” Casey many teachers re-
some items from estate sales. said.
tire each year.
Current stock includes a metal “If a business relocates and has
helmet from World War I, a mahog- the support of many customers, it The money Mark Mullins.
any chair from 1922, copper vases – is a positive situation for both the won’t come into
and a wide assortment of designer business, local residents, and the
items, including a pair of Yves Saint town. It creates the unique charac- play until the next
Laurent shoes. Just last week, a ter of a local area such as Indialan-
near-new Gucci bag sold for $595. tic and we look to always support round of salary negotiations, and
local businesses and residents.” 
Typically items in the shop range could be used to boost pay for vet-

eran teachers, the press release said.

The release was issued on behalf

of both BPS and BFT. The joint state-

ment was an unprecedented show

of unity between the district and

the union, who are still at odds over

teacher pay raises for the 2018-2019

school year.

The two sides have also agreed to

form “working groups” to discuss

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how to best address teacher com- release and said, ‘Oh you can’t give “In our meeting we talked a lot retroactive to the 2018-2019 school
pensation. up now.’ We’re definitely not giving about positively moving forward for year. The union had asked for more
up.” the 2109-2020 contract and working than twice that much.
“It’s a big step,” Skipper said. together,” she said.
“Even though it’s a big step, it’s go- Skipper said Mullins asked to meet Teachers voted on the contract
ing to take a lot of effort from both with BFT leaders last week and told In June, the School Board ap- Friday, three days after the silent
sides. A lot of people saw that press them about the findings. proved a teacher raise of up to $1,100
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TEACHERS WALK OUT out by district officials, the union Skipper said it was the largest vot- them in protest at the Aug. 13 meet-
urged teachers to vote “no” to send a er turnout in the history of BFT, and ing.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 message to School Board members. that, based on early counts, it was
“overwhelmingly a no-vote.” “We want the board to be able to
protest. The vote is non-binding and Results of the vote were expected look at the teachers because they
mostly symbolic. to be presented at the Aug. 13 School Just as it has done for months on are making decisions based on those
Board meeting. end, the union urged teachers to join teachers’ futures,” Skipper said. 
Despite the joint statement sent

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Like a rock: Coach builds strong foundation at Sat High

STORY BY DAVID JONES CORRESPONDENT Linebacker J.D. Arnold (right) leads the Satellite High School defense. PHOTOS: LEAH DUBOIS
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grown a lot.’’ ard up front. Seniors Arnold and Ja- Ashley, 27, one of the first quarter-
Ted Kimmey’s life motto might Tailback Christopher Morris (5- mie Steffen along with sophomores backs at Florida Tech and the Scorps’
openly explain how he won 12 games Gabe Betts and Vady Clark are line- signal caller coach.
in just two years as the head football foot-8, 215 pounds) rushed for 175 backers. Parker Jones, Alex Colby,
coach at Satellite High School. yards and three TDs in a 56-0 win Jake Jacoby and Josh Rakovan are de- The entire staff went to summer
against Titusville in the spring game. fensive backs. camp at national champion Clemson.
The Fellowship of Christian Ath-
letes leader says the Bible verse Mat- “It’ll actually be his first year start- Gene Lewis is a junior kicker and “In the offseason we were able to
thew 7:24-27 is that guiding principle, ing,’’ Kimmey said. punter converted from soccer. sit down and jell,’’ he said. “We’ve put
the parable of the man who built his some time and effort they are ready to
house upon the rock. Gunnar Greenwald (6-5, 220) is a The offensive line includes tackles go play. They are just chomping at the
tight end and H-back with college po- Spenser Heusinkveld and Logan Ivey; bit, we’re ready to go, put the jersey on
“The rain came down, the streams tential. Phil Brown and Jon Mejias are guards and hit some one.’’
rose, and the winds blew and beat and Will Russell is at center.
against that house, yet it did not fall, “We are young but we’re talented,’’ The student-athletes’ average grade
because it had its foundation on the Kimmey said. “We started a lot of Garrett Tantius and Brayden Green point average has climbed, another of
rock.” sophomores but this year our sopho- are wideouts and Danny Colby is in Kimmey’s goals, to 3.12 from below
more are juniors.’’ the slot. 3.0 when he started. And 100 percent
That rock, that firm foundation of his seniors graduated the first two
of faith and accountability, is what Eight starters are back on offense, “I think the best thing I have done years.
Kimmey has built his career on, from five on defense. here is hire coaches,’’ Kimmey said.
youth to the military academy, to ac- “I wish I was a kid playing here.’’ “I think I am more proud of that
tive-duty service and to coaching at Rocks. than the trophies,’’ he said. “Those are
home and abroad. “When we showed up for games The 19-man staff is packed with ex- the things that no one can take away
(that first year), we had 22 players perience. from you.’’
Kimmey, 33 and a former college get off the bus and now we have 45,’’
player at West Point, who first served he said. “When we practice it’s a lot “I’ve got a lot of guys that like to The team had a 48-hour camp to
as offensive line coach and coordina- shorter; whereas before when we had move to the beach,’’ Kimmey jokes. bond. Four former players who played
tor after he previously coached five practice we had to practice twice a in college came back to be with them.
years in Germany, built a football day because a lot of guys had to go He calls the plays. Offensive coor-
program that had to practice twice a both ways. We were the homecoming dinator-line coach Emet Reyes, who In the spring, photos of the senior
day to fill a lineup in his first season team every week. But I’ve seen both lives in Indialantic, spent 32 years in class were taken at graduation. Those
as head man in 2017. sides of it, it’s good to have a fighting South Carolina and is a hall of famer. two pictures sit on the desk in his of-
chance every week. We’re growing in Defensive coordinator Rick Dorminy fice. “That’s the picture,’’ Kimmey
This year’s team started with 91 the right way.’’ played linebacker at Georgia and has said softly, “that I’m always going
players, almost half in junior varsity, The 3-4 defense includes seniors coached for several decades. cherish the most. People lose sight of
a staff of 19 coaches and an improved David Travis at nose guard and tack- things. It’s not just about wins and
field and weight room. les Brad Harrell and Damarion How- “They’ve seen more football than I trophies.’’ 
could ever imagine,’’ he said.
The trophy room rests in a new
$50,000 weight room. That’s Kim- The youngest of the coaches is Sean
mey’s way of building on rocks, not
sand – the juxtaposition of the tro-
phies and the weights showing ath-
letes what they are working so hard
for as they sweat and train.

Satellite football has hardened,
maybe for good. When asked about
goals, the driven head coach talks not
only about his team, but about his
two children: Graham, 8, and Cam-
belle, 7. He drives both to school on
a golf cart each day, and dreams and
vows to be there when his son and
daughter finish up at Satellite High.

This season’s Satellite Scorpions
are solid, motivated and impressive.

Linebacker J.D. Arnold (6-foot-1,
230 pounds) leads the defense; he is
a potential college recruit and just 47
tackles shy of breaking the school re-
cord.

“He’s a special kid,’’ Kimmey said.
“His eyes … he’ll hit you.’’

Quarterback John Hinkell played
in nine games as a sophomore and
Kimmey calls him “mature.’’

“There is some transition for a
sophomore, but he’s reached that,’’
Kimmey said. “He’s more comfort-
able with the offense, reading the
defense and making decisions. He’s

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Quarterback John Hinkell. Running back Chris Morris.
Coach Ted Kimmey.

Linebacker J.D. Arnold.

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Mark Gunter includes professional staging by Coastal Interior The smallest expression of kindness
at NO UPFRONT COST TO YOU! can be cherished for a lifetime, and in Vimarie Monopoli, development di-
Holly Dyer’s case, it can inspire the re- rector with The Haven, said about 4,000
Staged homes sell faster and for more money than homes not staged! ceiver to pay that kindness forward. kids have come through the program
Professional home staging is an important step over its 32 years in existence, some of
As a foster child, Dyer remembers whom actively support the program
in attracting buyers because STAGING SELLS HOMES. who and what got her through difficult as adults. Most foster kids average six
times. Now she strives to be that ray of or seven foster care placements before
ACTUAL STAGED HOME. hope – in the form of a brand-new pair either aging out or being adopted, she
of shoes – for other foster kids. said.
Call Mark Gunter at (321) 345-1464
Dyer, a Bangz Hair Salon stylist and The official vision of The Haven, ac-
to schedule an appointment to see wife of Satellite Beach Development cording to its website, is to “inspire
how staging can work for you. Director John Stone, went into foster hope, independence and a sense of
care in the Orlando area with her two community.
younger brothers at age 12 due to long-
standing family problems. “The Haven will help our children de-
velop trust, confidence and self-worth
Dyer was one of the lucky ones who in a nurturing family environment. We
found a good match. She was placed will provide our children with the edu-
with the foster family of Mary Pangle of cation, life skills and opportunities re-
Winter Park, who officially adopted her quired to encourage positive choices in
at age 16. order to reach their full potential.’’

Now giving back, Dyer spearheads In addition to the shoe drive, the
the second-year fundraiser at Bangz Bangz group also participates in The
Hair Salon, 1472 N Harbor City Blvd., Haven’s Chef du Jour program in which
Melbourne, which raised enough mon- volunteers sign up on a schedule to pro-
ey to buy new shoes for all 30 residents vide dinner for the children and staff
at The Haven, three homes at undis- each and every day.
closed locations licensed by the state
Department of Children and Families The nonprofit organization would
(DCF). The Haven was established in not be a success without the generous
1986 to “provide therapeutic care in a support of the almost 400 members
homelike environment.” Three shifts of of The Haven Guild, including Bangz,
trained staff at each home provide 24/7 Monopoli said.
care, 365 days a year.
Other guild fundraising efforts in-
Dyer looks back on her childhood, clude an all-volunteer thrift shop, 1765
when she often battled feelings of South Patrick Dr., Indian Harbour
abandonment. Sixth grade is when Beach, that contributes over $100,000
foster children are often moved from annually, and the Havenly Affair, an
initial placement families into a group annual event each fall. The Haven
homes for later, hopefully permanent, board of directors sponsors a golf tour-
placements. nament in the spring and the Space
Coast Runners Association sponsors a
One of her teachers made the effort 5K run, also in the spring.
to come see her in the group home
and that gesture made all the differ- The guild also helps with important
ence because it proved somebody events in the lives of children such as
cared, she said. “Little visits saved birthdays or visits from Santa Claus,
me. I still remember it like it was yes- the Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy.
terday,” she said. Other requests go out for support with
summer camp tuition, back-to-school
The shoe drive is also supported by backpacks and Christmas wish list
co-worker Danielle LaVallee and sev- items.
eral others who also give free haircuts
to The Haven residents just in time for For more information, call 321-676-
the start of the school year. 6888 or visit online at www.thehavenfor-
children.com. 
Dyer does not keep her upbringing
as a foster child secret; rather, she be-
lieves that an understanding of the of-
ten sensitive issue will spur generosity
for those most in need.

“It’s where my heart is. For some of
these kids, it’s one of the first times
they experience something like this.
It’s such a little thing but it’s like a
family, it’s showing them that people
care,’’ Dyer said.

Let’s role! Theater pros
offer tips for auditioning

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ARTS & THEATRE

Let’s role! Theater pros offer tips for auditioning

STORY BY PAM HARBAUGH CORRESPONDENT

C’mon. You’ve dreamt of it. No time Director Bryan Bergeron
better than now to audition for one speaks to the audience at a
of the area’s vibrant community the- recent Surfside Playhouse audition.
aters.
PHOTOS BY BENJAMIN THACKER
Remember, fresh faces are needed
on area stages. So if you haven’t act- Get the Part.” The book is frequently
ed since high school, consider that a known as an “actor’s bible” and con-
plus. Yes, you’ll probably be nervous, tains his invaluable “12 Guideposts.”
but so are directors. This is an excellent source for anyone
who wants to improve audition skills.
“Casting is 90 percent of the show,”
said Melbourne Civic Theatre direc- One of Shurtleff’s most followed
tor Peg Girard. “If you don’t cast it pieces of advice: “Always wear to the
well, you’re in trouble.” second audition … the same thing
you wore to the first audition.”
Arrive about 30 minutes before au-
ditions to fill out forms and list sched- And, be sure to face the audience
ule conflicts. A headshot (photo) is al- and speak clearly with good volume,
ways a plus but not necessary unless Bergeron said. Wear glasses if you
stated in audition requirements. need them and don’t do an accent un-
less you can nail it.
The audition usually consists of
cold readings from the script, so read Above all, the most important thing
the play ahead of time. Typically, a to do at an audition? Relax and have
theater will have perusal copies. fun.

You might read scenes multiple times
with different people. The director is
looking for different things: Chemistry
between actors, age, even height.

“When it comes to casting, it is al-
ways, always, always about the mix,”
said Surfside Playhouse director Bry-
an Bergeron. “It’s not always about
the best actor getting the part.”

Auditioning for a musical might
raise even more worries, but Cocoa
Village Playhouse director Anasta-
cia Hawkins-Smith said “leave those
fears at the door.” If you don’t have a
song prepared, you can sing “Happy
Birthday.” Dance audition might be as
simple as some basic stage movement.

“Be brave,” she said. “Realize that
we will train you. You don’t need ex-
perience. You just need the desire.”

Most professional actors have a
dog-eared paperback copy of Mi-
chael Shurtleff’s book “Audition: Ev-
erything an Actor Needs to Know to

Mario Busacca of
Surfside Playhouse.

“I know it is always said, but relax Here’s a list of upcoming auditions
is the best thing I can advise,” said for Brevard’s 2019/2020 season. Be
Titusville and Henegar director Ste- sure to click onto the links to find im-
ven Heron. “I would like everyone to portant audition guidelines and char-
shine and be themselves. Real.” acter breakdowns.

If you don’t get cast, you can still COCOA VILLAGE PLAYHOUSE,
be part of the fun. Volunteer to work 300 Brevard Ave., Cocoa. 321-636-5050,
backstage, paint scenery, sew cos- http://cocoavillageplayhouse.com/in-
tumes, gather props or work box of- volved/auditions.
fice.

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ARTS & THEATRE Victoria Stark reads lines
ahead of her audition.

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinder- “The Rocky Horror Show” auditions
ella,” auditions will be 1 p.m. Aug. 11 for will be 6:30 p.m. Sept. 8 for 16 years and
children 12 years and younger, 2 p.m. older. A list of available parts will be post-
Aug. 11 for ages 13 years and older and 7 ed closer to the audition date. The show
p.m. Aug. 12 for ages 13 years and older. is scheduled to run Oct. 18-20 at the Hen-
The show is scheduled to run Sept. 20- egar and Oct. 25-Nov. 2 at Titusville.
Oct. 6.
“Elf, the Musical” auditions will be 5:30
“White Christmas,” auditions will be p.m. Sept. 29 and 6:30 p.m. Sept. 30 ages
10:30 a.m. Sept. 28 for children 12 years 10 years and older; and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 1-2
and younger, 7 p.m. Sept. 29 and 30 for at the Henegar Center, 625 E. New Haven
ages 13 years and older. The show is Ave., Melbourne. The show is scheduled
scheduled to run Nov. 22-Dec. 8. to run Nov. 22-Dec. 22 at TPI.

“The Sound of Music,” auditions “Mamma Mia!” auditions will be 6:30
will be 10:30 a.m. Nov. 30 for ages 12 p.m. Oct. 28-29, ages 16 years and older.
years and younger and 7 p.m. Dec. 1 A list of available parts will be posted
and 2 for ages 13 years and older. The closer to the audition date. The show is
show is scheduled to run Jan. 31-Feb. scheduled to run Jan. 10-Feb. 2, 2020 at
16, 2020. TPI and Feb. 7-March 1 at the Henegar.

“Into the Woods,” auditions will be 7 “Something Rotten” auditions will be
p.m. Feb. 2 and 3, ages 13 and older. The 6:30 p.m. Jan. 13-14, 2020, ages 16 years
show is scheduled to run March 13-29. and older. The show is scheduled to run
Feb. 28-March 22, 2020.
“9 to 5 the Musical,” auditions will be
7 p.m. March 15 and 16 ages 13 years and “Titanic” auditions will be 6:30 p.m.
older. The show is scheduled to run April Feb. 3-4, 2020 for 16 years and older. The
24-May 10. show is scheduled to run April 3-26, 2020.

HENEGAR CENTER, 625 E. New Ha- “Bright Star” auditions will be 6:30
ven Avenue, Melbourne. 321-723-8698, p.m. March 16-17 ages 15 years and old-
https://www.henegar.org/home/sam- er. The show is scheduled to run May 15-
ple-page/ June 7, 2020. 

“It’s a Wonderful Life,” auditions will uled to run March 20-April 26, 2020.
be 6:30 p.m. Oct. 1-2 for ages 10 years and
older at the Henegar, and 5:30 p.m. Sept. “The Sunshine Boys” auditions will
29 and 6:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at Titusville be 7 p.m. March 22-23, 2020. The show
Playhouse, 301 Julia St., Titusville. The is scheduled to run May 11-28. The two
show is scheduled to run at the Henegar male leads are already cast.
only, Dec. 6-22.
SURFSIDE PLAYHOUSE, 301 Ramp
“Mamma Mia!” auditions will be 6:30 Road (5th Street South), Cocoa Beach.
p.m. Oct. 28-29 for ages 16 years and 321-783-3127. http://www.surfsideplay-
older at the Titusville Playhouse. A list ers.com/index.php/auditions/noaudi-
of available parts will be posted closer to tions
the audition date. The show is scheduled
to run Jan. 10-Feb. 2, 2020 at Titusville “Curtains” auditions will be 7 p.m.
Playhouse and Feb. 7 to March 2 at the Sept. 22-23. The show is scheduled to run
Henegar. Nov. 8-24.

“A Chorus Line” auditions will be 6:30 “Arsenic and Old Lace” auditions will
p.m. Jan. 15-16, 2020 for ages 17 years be 7 p.m. Nov. 10-11. The show is sched-
and older. The show is scheduled to run uled to run Jan. 10-26, 2020.
March 13-29, 2020.
“Pirates of Penzance” auditions will
Auditions for plays at the Henegar’s be 7 p.m. Jan. 12-13, 2020. The show is
Studio Theatre will be announced at a scheduled to run March 13-29, 2020.
later date.
“Sex, Please! We’re 60” auditions will
MELBOURNE CIVIC THEATRE, be 7 p.m. March 15-16, 2020. The show is
817 E. Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne. scheduled to run May 1-10, 2020.
Call 321-723-6935, https://www.
mymct.org/auditions. “The Three Musketeers Fractured” au-
ditions will be 7 p.m. May 3-4, 2020. The
“Love, Loss & What I Wore” auditions show is scheduled to run June 3-28, 2020.
will be 7 p.m. Nov. 10-11. The show is
scheduled to run Jan. 17-23, 2020. TITUSVILLE PLAYHOUSE, 301 Julia
St., Titusville. 321-268-1125. https://titus-
“The Cemetery Club” auditions will be villeplayhouse.com/home/sample-page/
7 p.m. Jan. 19-20, 2020. The show is sched-

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COMING UP! ARTS & THEATRE

Enjoy a night at the operetta with ‘The Mikado’

STORY BY SAMANTHA BAITA STAFF WRITER for the Performing Arts this Saturday, Japanese art and culture via this satiri- cool mix of blues, rock and funk; Sat-
Aug. 17. You are absolutely going to love cal work.” The stellar lineup of musical/ urday, it’ll be Iris, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; and
1 “Three little MAAAAIDS …. from the production the show promo rightly comedy talent includes Tamir Hernan- Tumbleweed takes over the mic from 7
school!” Of course, it’s one of calls “laugh-out-loud fun for the entire dez as YumYum; Japanese American p.m. to 11 p.m. 772-388-1080.
family, as Victorian England meets opera luminary Arisa Kusumi as the
the most beloved, evergreen operet- an imaginary, imperial Japan.” Asian- (first female) Mikado; Met Opera regu-
American director Kit Cleto and vet- lar Susan Neves as Katisha. Men of the
tas in the history of operettas, Gilbert eran opera director Eric Pinder explain cast include John Segers, Jacob Pence, 4 There’s just something about the
the work is an opportunity, in collabo- Stephen Cauley and Bryan Hayes. Af- sound of a sax – smooth, bold,
and Sullivan’s “The Mikado,” and the ration with the Asian-American com- ter 134 years, this delightful tale of love
munity in Central Florida, to “celebrate and (mis)adventure still captivates.
Space Coast Symphony, in cooperation Curtain: 7 p.m. Tickets: $25 in advance, sultry, velvet – and when there are four
$30 at the door, 18 and under or with
with Central Florida Arts and Opera student ID, free. 855-252-7276. … The Adagio Sax Quartet, an intimate

del Sol, bring it, in the form of an un- ensemble of the Melbourne Municipal

staged production, to the Scott Center Band, will bring you a concert of popu-

lar classical composers this Sunday,

Aug. 18, at the Brevard Central Library

in Cocoa. The concert, “Bach – Handel

– Faure,” includes pieces by that es-

2 Want some toes-in-the-sand tunes teemed classical triumvirate, as well as
this weekend? Capt. Hiram’s has
works by Morricone, Albeniz, Bizet and

the music – and the sand. Smack on Gardel. Group founder and baritone sax

the water along Indian River Drive in player Dave Hutson says if you haven’t

Sebastian, you can catch live music heard a sax quartet performance “you

pretty much any night you’re in the may be surprised at the rich, vibrant

mood. Such as: this Friday, Aug. 16, it’s sound this group delivers.” Time: 3 p.m.

Zan Ricky, a guy/gal duo that promises Admission: free, $10 donation always

to rock you out with acoustic favorites, much appreciated. 321-724-0555.

starting at 3:30 p.m. Later Friday, at 7:30

p.m., six musicians known as Panama 5 Would you care for some jazz with
that? Heidi’s Jazz Club is where jazz
offer top new and classic rock, funk

and disco. Saturday, Aug. 17, 3:30 p.m., fans and jazz musicians hang out on the

brings Live Bait to the Sandbar stage to Space Coast. Heidi’s is in the Heidelberg

play, says their promo, “a fantastic mix Restaurant, and you’ll find like-minded

of old and new country/southern rock.” music lovers playing and listening to

(I think I saw a flute in the promo pic.) live music of the jazz persuasion every

At 7:30 p.m., it’s high energy rock, dance, Wednesday through Sunday, and fea-

country, and pop with the Sebastian tured guest artists on select Friday and

band 21 To Burn. 772-388-8588. Saturday evenings. This Saturday, Aug.

17, popular, frequently featured guest

3 A little farther south on Indian artists Hella Gal, writer and singer from
River Drive is another popu-
Israel, and “one of the best all-around

lar tropical Sebastian hangout, also reed players,” Terry Myers, will pair up.

with sand and music – the Tiki Bar Terrific regulars who jazz up the week-

and Grill, famously owned by a trio of days at Heidi’s include Sybil Gage, 6 p.m.

long-time local pals, John Campbell, to 10 p.m. on Thursdays; and the Rob

Chris Pinson and Dawn Biehl, aka Teixeira Trio, amping up the energy be-

“Two Nuts and a Clam.” Seriously. Mu- tween 8:30 p.m. and 12 a.m. on Fridays.

sic is as follows: Mondays, open jam; Oh, and, when you visit, take note of the

Wednesdays, it’s DJ Big; Thursdays, it’s paintings displayed in the restaurant

karaoke, so you grab that mike and go and the club, they’re by local artists, and

for it. This Friday, Aug. 16, 7 p.m. to 11 they’re available for purchase. Just ask.

p.m., Big Coque takes the stage with a 321-783-4559. 



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As he left the Qatari capital of Doha one is how it will enforce the Taliban’s be a roadmap or framework agreement, ingly, the delegation in July included
on August 5th, Zalmay Khalilzad, Amer- side of the bargain. with finer points filled in along the way. 11 women, among them the deputy
ica’s envoy for Afghan peace talks, did head of Afghanistan’s national security
not quite say that a deal with the Tali- In February President Trump insist- But those “intra-Afghan” negotiations council. All sides agreed to the suitably
ban was a matter of crossing the “i”s ed that America could return if things are the most serious sticking point. “The vague formula of “Afghan all-inclusive
and dotting the “t”s, but he came close. took a turn for the worse. “We have negotiations between the Taliban and negotiations.”
very fast airplanes,” he boasted, and the United States were the easy part,”
He declared that the two sides had “very good cargo planes.” But collect- says Laurel Miller of the International A related problem is who speaks for
made “excellent progress” towards an ing intelligence on terrorists, let alone Crisis Group, a think-tank, and a former Kabul. With an election looming, it is
agreement that would allow America to confronting them, will be harder with State Department official. The Taliban unclear whether the Taliban would
bring its troops home. What was left, he fewer spies, special forces and drones have long denounced the Kabul govern- end up negotiating with representa-
said, were “technical details” and “steps in the country. ment as little more than an American tives of Ghani, who hopes to secure a
and mechanisms” for implementing it. puppet. They have refused to talk direct- second term, or one of his 17 rivals for
But the devil may be in those details. These are not insurmountable issues. ly to the government until an American the presidency.
On August 6th the Taliban claimed that withdrawal is complete – at which point
The essence of the deal, which they had been resolved (Mr Khalilzad their leverage would be far greater. If the election is marred by violence
Khalilzad has said he wishes to strike was more circumspect). A sequenced or mishandled (as were parliamen-
by September 1st, before Afghanistan’s approach is most likely. The Washing- Nevertheless, there are signs that the tary polls in October 2018, in which a
election on September 28th, is simple ton Post has reported that America will Taliban might come around to talking third of polling stations did not open
enough. America will pull troops out withdraw 5,000 to 6,000 of the 14,000 to their foes in Kabul. On July 7th-8th, and biometric voting machines bam-
of Afghanistan, satisfying the Taliban’s troops currently in Afghanistan (an- representatives from Afghanistan’s gov- boozled election workers) the victor’s
principal war aim, and in return the other 8,500 or so mostly-European ernment, opposition, civil society and legitimacy, and his authority to agree
Taliban will sever their ties to trans- troops are deployed too) as part of the media – all attending in their personal far-reaching deals with the Taliban,
national terrorist groups like al-Qaeda deal. That is all but settled. capacities – met 17 Taliban members at might be in doubt.
and promise that Afghan soil will not an intra-Afghan conference in Doha or-
be used for attacks, dealing with the The remainder are likely to leave ganized by Germany and Qatar. Khalilzad has mooted delaying the
problem that led America to invade 18 gradually – over two years, according to ballot; Mr Ghani disagrees. “There is no
years ago. the New York Times; 15 months, accord- That was pathbreaking. There had compromise over elections. None. Any
ing to others – and only after separate been similar gatherings in February move to trespass the constitution un-
Of course, things are more compli- negotiations between the Taliban and and May, but they had not included der any pretext will be a coup,” tweeted
cated than that. One question is how the Afghan government hashed out de- Afghan officials, according to Thom- Amrullah Saleh, Ghani’s principal run-
many troops America will withdraw, tails of power-sharing, constitutional as Ruttig of the Afghanistan Analysts ning mate, on August 7th.
and how quickly it will do so. A related changes and the like. The result would Network, a research group. Encourag-
For Miller, the coincidence of the

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election and the peace process will A thoughtful deal – one in which Though over half of those were in- the disputed state of Jammu & Kashmir
cause serious problems. “This is a American troop reductions would be flicted by insurgents, both sides have on August 6th might disrupt the Afghan
train crash that many have seen com- conditioned on cautious political reform, stepped up the fight: civilian casual- peace process by stirring Pakistani fears.
ing for a long time.” Even so, she warns rather than hasty constitutional upheav- ties caused by America and govern-
that cancelling elections would re- al – could reduce the risks of such per- ment forces, mostly through air strikes In fact, Pakistan has every incen-
move one of the government’s few ad- fidy. Yet Afghans are not convinced that and raids, leapt up by 31% on last year. tive to keep things going smoothly. A
vantages over the Taliban: its claim to a thoughtful deal is what they will get. peace deal in Kabul could be a double
democratic legitimacy. TheTaliban are especially resistant to a coup: it might ease Pakistan’s strained
In March, Afghanistan’s national hiatus. They control more territory than relationship with America; and if the
Whoever is in charge in Kabul, ordi- security advisor, Hamdullah Mohib, at any time since the war’s beginning Taliban are propelled to power it could
nary Afghans may face more turbulent raged publicly that “what we’re getting and believe that military momentum is also deliver a blow to India, which has
times. The Taliban have reiterated their is a deal that doesn’t end in peace.” He with them. Afghanistan’s beleaguered se- built strong economic and security
demand for a “complete Islamic sys- accused Khalilzad of maneuvering to curity forces lose at least 50 people a day ties to the post-2001 Afghan state.
tem.” Even if that did not go as far as become a “viceroy” of a future caretak- (America has lost 15 all year).
the theocratic despotism of their pre- er regime – an allusion to the common But India is unlikely to sit tight. It
2001 government, it would mark a pro- belief that Khalilzad himself somehow But they also have internal reasons might extend support to hardline anti-
found setback to women’s rights and seeks to rule the country of his birth. to take a hard line. One Western source Taliban factions in Kabul, as it did dur-
civil liberties, not to mention a shock to briefed on the talks suggests that the ing Afghanistan’s civil war in the 1990s.
the rent-seeking privileges of Afghani- Even if progress is made on the three Taliban leadership might struggle to Iran, which in recent years has hosted
stan’s current crop of politicians. core issues – American withdrawal, anti- sell to its more fervent rank-and-file the some Taliban leaders and armed other
terrorism guarantees and intra-Afghan notion of only a partial American with- factions to irk America, might get in-
Ghani, or his successor, could dig in talks – that leaves a fourth. Khalilzad has drawal during the early stages of the volved to boost its own favored insur-
his heels, refusing to make concessions. demanded a permanent ceasefire, too. deal. The most uncompromising Talibs gents in the frenzied jockeying.
That would run the risk of President A three-day Eid ceasefire in June 2018 might split with the movement entirely,
Trump losing patience and leaving re- had brought hope that a longer lull in perhaps joining the Islamic State group. That said, Graeme Smith, a consul-
gardless, particularly if no progress had the fighting might be feasible. tant with International Crisis Group
been made by the time of America’s own If all that is not forbidding enough, and a former UN official in Afghanistan,
elections in November 2020. Yet even if Few think so now. At least 95 people regional powers might also enter the expresses cautious optimism about the
an Afghan president were to agree to were injured in a bombing in Kabul fray. Pakistan, which backed the Tali- diplomatic process. “This is tremen-
share power, the Taliban might rip up on August 7th – the latest in a series of ban from its earliest days and shelters dously exciting. Still, it’s a delicate mo-
any pact and press home their advan- large-scale attacks. There were 3,812 its leadership, has been vital to nudging ment: if the diplomats stumble, they
tage once Americans were gone. civilian casualties (including 1,366 them to the negotiating table. Some fear could ignite another civil war that en-
deaths) in the first half of the year. that India’s revocation of autonomy to gulfs the region.” 

INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE, Other complications include: on patient’s belt, capsule exits body painlessly in stool) © 2019 VERO BEACH 32963 MEDIA, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
 Abscesses (painful, swollen, pus-filled pockets of in-  Upper gastrointestinal (GI) series (X-rays)
PART II fection) that occur when inflammation goes through  CT scan, CT enterography (special type of CT of small
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF CROHN’S DISEASE the wall of the intestines bowel)
Crohn’s disease usually starts gradually and can become  Anemia  MRI, MR enterography (special type of MRI of small
worse over time. Symptoms may come and go, range from  Arthritis bowel)
mild to severe, and sometimes appear suddenly, with no  Gallbladder disease
warning. The disease can affect different areas of the di-  Granulomas (a mass of granulation tissue produced TREATMENT
gestive tract at the same time. in response to inflammation, infection or presence of
When the disease is active, patients may experience: a foreign substance) Treatment for Crohn’s disease may include:
 Abdominal pain and cramping  Inflammation of the eyes, joints and skin  Medicine to reduce symptoms
 Bleeding and diarrhea  Liver disease Anti-inflammatories, immune system suppressors,
 Fatigue  Malnutrition antibiotics, anti-diarrheal medication, biologics (live
 Fever  Osteoporosis antibodies), pain relievers and iron, calcium and vita-
 Malnutrition  Skin rashes due to infections; deep ulcers, usually on min D supplements
 Mouth sores the legs; and/or tender red nodules or lumps, usually  Bowel rest
 Nausea and vomiting on both shins Drinking only certain liquids or not eating or drinking
 Reduced appetite/weight loss  Tiredness anything; being fed through an IV or feeding tube
Fortunately, however, periods of remission can last weeks People with Crohn’s disease are also at a greater risk for  Surgery
or years. developing bowel cancer. Small bowel resection, large bowel resection or re-
COMPLICATIONS moval of the entire colon and rectum with either:
Crohn’s disease may lead to one or more of the following DIAGNOSIS – Creation of an ileostomy (an opening in the abdo-
complications: men from which stool is passed into a removable
 Anal fissure, a small tear in the tissue or skin of the Testing can include: external collection pouch outside the body) or
anus that can lead to infection  Blood samples to check for anemia or an infection – Creation of an internal pouch from the small bowel
 Bowel obstruction  Fecal occult blood test (stool sample) that’s attached to the anal sphincter muscle, which
 Fistula, an abnormal connection between body parts  Stool sample called fecal calprotectin (that can help eliminates the need for an external ostomy appliance
that is caused by ulcers extending completely through distinguish inflammatory bowel disease vs. irritable
the intestinal wall bowel syndrome) There’s no known cure for Crohn’s disease, but with prop-
 Ulcers (open sores) anywhere in the digestive tract  Upper GI endoscopy er treatment many patients can reduce symptoms, expe-
from mouth to anus  Colonoscopy rience long-term remission and live full lives. 
 Flexible sigmoidoscopy
 Capsule endoscopy (patient swallows a capsule that Your comments and suggestions for future topics are always
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The quest memoir is a balky beast. To tame it as finger up through my spine, making me falls in love with a stripper named Courtney, whose
well as Canadian journalist Sasha Chapin does in “All a marionette, pausing only briefly to ask, sharp smile “you could easily imagine encircling the
the Wrong Moves,” you’ll need an obscure but pref- ‘You weren’t doing anything with this, were necks of her enemies.” Among the latter is an ex-boy-
erably universal target of obsession – chess mastery, you?’” friend who appears to be “monitoring” (Canadian for
in his case – a vague discontent with your present “stalking”) the new couple. So the lovebirds share a
existence, a lover or two, a guru and the globe-trot- That fascination spawned an addiction hit of psilocybin – dropping ’shrooms is a standard
ting freedom to pursue your quixotic quarry. Leaven – Chapin’s nearly ruinous two-year plunge Chapin dating move – and decamp to Bangkok. There
the chase with comic doses of self-doubt, then sift down the rabbit hole of online blitz and the relationship dissolves (shocker!) and Chapin lets
out any epiphanies at odyssey’s end. live tournament chess. Mesmerized by himself get sucked back into the chess vortex, enter-
the game’s “ecstatically various” combina- ing the Bangkok Open. Slaughter ensues: “I played
“It’s tricky to explain the appeal of chess to some- tions, he “spent almost all of my money, worse than I ever had,” he confesses. “I began laugh-
one who doesn’t play,” Chapin concedes, yet he neglected my loved ones, and accumulat- ing a crazy, red-faced laugh. A tournament official
makes all the right moves in doing just that. The ed a few infections” to prepare for the Los threatened to eject me if I didn’t quiet down.”
game’s “infinite tapestry” first hooked him when he Angeles Open, where Chapin (rated 1390)
joined the Pawnishers, his high school team in To- hoped to topple a player rated 2000. On a reporting trip to Kathmandu, Chapin wan-
ronto: Chapin fell so hard for the 64 squares that “it ders down “an arbitrary lane” and gets trounced in 20
felt like a possession – like a spirit had slipped a long Slow your roll there, board freak – didn’t moves by a chess hustler named Tenjing. Back home
the United States reach peak pawn when in Toronto he uses the Queen’s Gambit Declined to
Bobby Fischer became world champ in beat a tournament foe, unleashing manic glee: “Dia-
1972? Nope – chess commands the devo- monds filled the air, I was sure, which I could pluck
tion of 600 million acolytes around the out at any time.” But then comes a humiliating de-
globe today, meaning 1 in 12 Earthlings play feat at the hands of a “weird, weird kid” – a 10-year-
the game in some capacity. Chapin name- old with the unnerving habit of getting up between
checks fellow fanatics Humphrey Bogart, moves and rubbing a small patch of the wall for 30
Albert Einstein and ex-world champ Garry seconds or so.
Kasparov, the latter exuding “a barely con-
tained combination of rage and desire [at Desperate to “figure out why I was so terrible,” our
the board], as if he were an intemperate hero journeys to the chess mecca of St. Louis for en-
bull forced to sit and have brunch.” Ear- lightenment by koan-spouting grandmaster Ben Fi-
lier obsessives included a caliph of the Ab- negold. (Never play f3.) The secret of chess, please,
basid empire who refused to abandon a Mr. Miyagi? You must play as if you want the game to
promising endgame when assassins burst go on forever, Daniel-san.
into his throne room (he won the game but
lost his head), and avant-garde French art- In the end Chapin ruins precisely nothing, unless
ist Marcel Duchamp, “a man whose chess you count a couple of botched writing assignments –
problem was a lot like mine”: He spent one of which leads to love with his magazine editor,
most of his 1927 honeymoon at the local an empath named Katherine. (Chapin’s idea of pillow
chess club in Nice. (Madame Duchamp retaliated by talk: “I concluded that spending time without Kath-
gluing every piece in his set to its board, then divorc- erine was objectively nonsensical.”) Realizing that
ing him six months later – chuckmate.) a chess nut’s best move is simply not to make that
Bullied and ostracized as a child – “nobody liked fateful first one, he finds solace in the example of fel-
me,” the author confesses, and “they were prob- low melancholic Paul Morphy, who torched the chess
ably right not to” – Chapin finds a measure of peace world for two years in the 1850s before abandoning
by pushing 16 miniature warriors around a black- the game for good: “The ability to play chess is the
and-white battlefield: “When I played chess, I felt, sign of a gentleman,” Morphy once said. “The ability
like, different. … None of my superficial attributes, to play chess well is the sign of a wasted life.” 
which I so hated, translated onto the board. When I
was checkmating someone, I shrank in importance ALL THE WRONG MOVES
compared to the pieces before me.” It’s chess hall as
transporter room, and the oversharing wins us over. BY SASHA CHAPIN | DOUBLEDAY. 240 PP. $24.95
A loss to his older brother triggers Chapin’s first re- REVIEW BY ALLAN FALLOWK, THE WASHINGTON POST
nunciation of the game. He attends university, then

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PETS

Bonz has a blast with brothers Buddy and Henry

Hi Dog Buddies! love it here.’ An I DID!”

This week I hadda fun time yappin’ Henry smiled. “After all these
with Henry an Buddy Haatvedt (they
say Hot-Vet). Henry’s a black Standard years, this silly liddle Pot Roast still
Poodle, kinda quiet an elegant, with
long legs and excellent posture. You’d wakes up every morning like it was
never guess he’s 14 anna half. Henry’s
brother an BFF is Buddy, a sturdy lid- his first day here. He does his happy
dle terrier mixture, with wirey hair,
ever-alert expression, anna low Cen- dance and woofs a few woofs, like,
ter of Graviddy. His Mom an Dad call
him a Pot Roast. Yep. I could see that. ‘Oh,Boy, O’ Boy, O’ Boy! It’s really

They were both at the door with TRUE.’ He’s a wunnerful, goofy liddle
their Mom to greet us. “Hi, Bonzo!”
Buddy said. “Come’on in. I’m Buddy, brother.”
Head of the House. This is my Big
Brother Henry, an our Mommy, Les- “How’d you adjust to not bein’ a
lie. Our Daddy Larry’s workin.’”
street dog anymore?” I asked Buddy.

“I had LOTS to learn. Once, down

in Miami, I smelled something inner-

sting and took off runnin.’ Mommy

hollered an hollered but I just kept

bookin.’ I didn’t know it, but I was

headin’ straight for a big street with

lotsa cars, called Bis-cane BULLY-

vard. Mommy was freakin’ out, pick-

shurin’ me getting smushed flat.

Then, alluva sudden, I just totally

stopped. I didn’t know why. It was

weird. I turned around, ran back to

HENRY. Mommy, an never ran away again.
PHOTO: KAILA JONES Later Henry told me Mommy was so
scared for me she said something hu-

mans call a prair. He’s not sure what

it is, but he says it’s very, very help-

ful to humans. All I know is, it sure

helped me to not get smushed. Henry

the white spot on food or a place to sleep. So I ducked says my Guardian Dog Angel prob-

my chest. Me an into the craneyard: there were a few ably had to sleep for a week.

Chumley were like other strays in there, an I was hopin’ I “We have lotsa pooch frens,” Buddy

two peas in a pod could at least get some rest. I figured I continued. “There’s Bucky, Abby, Dai-

BUDDY. and, when he got didn’t have many wags left in me. sy an Missy. One time there was this
sick an went to Dog
Heaven, I was de- “I knew in my heart I could be a hurry-cane when we were in North

wunnerful famly dog if only I had Carolina an we hadda ee-VAC-you-

pressed. I just kept the chance but, when I saw Mommy wait, so we stayed with some really

looking at a por- lookin’ at me, I thought to myself, ‘No kind human frens, Barbara an Carol,

trut of us together. way is she gonna want a tick-infested who Mommy says are Dog Whisper-

After the Wag-an-Sniffs, we got We looked just like each other except scruff-muffin like me. I’m DOOMED.’ ers. They’re real nice for sure, and

settled in the living room. Buddy for my white spot.” But somehow Mommy saw some- they had five pooches. So there were

hopped onto the ottoman. He showed me the por-trut an they thing else, an she KNEW I was The seven of us plus the humans. The lec-

Henry sat on the floor near his did look totally the same. ’Cept for Dog. The nice craneyard guys an tri-ciddy went out, too. Us pooches

Mom. “When I was a young dog, I was Henry’s spot. Mommy’s nephew got me all tick- thought it was fun, sorta like campin,’

really SOME-thing. They called me “THAT’S A WUNNERFUL free, gave me a lovely bath, an found but I don’t think the humans did.”

The Jumper. Nobody could buh-leeve PICKSHUR,” I told him sincerely. me a leash an collar. They’d been cal- “Before you go, Mr. Bonzo, we wish

how high I could jump. But now …” He sighed. “That’s when Mommy lin’ me Scruffy, but Mommy imme- to share some treats to take home

“Henry doesn’t hear so good, so you and Daddy started searching for an- diately re-named me Henry, Thank with you,” said Henry. “We have a

gotta speak UP,” Buddy innerjected. other pooch brother for me.” Lassie. Treat Bar.” He pointed to the counter,

“I don’t hear so good, so you gotta “I’LL TAKE IT FROM HERE, HEN- “As we were leavin,’ those crane- with a row of pretty crystal jars filled

speak UP, young fella!” Henry said. RY,” said Buddy. “Mommy an Daddy yard guys waved goodbye and hol- with treats. Pawsome!

“WILL DO, HENRY,” I nodded. “I’m were gonna get another Poo but, ob- lered, ‘Buddy, you just won the dog The bag of treats they gave me was

intrested in how you two found your viously, they didn’t. Mommy’s sister lottery!’ Alluva sudden I had a HOME empty by the time we got home. 

Forever Famly.” in Miami, Aunt Laura, was sick an anna loving FAM-ly. I couldn’t buh-

“Henry was first,” Buddy began. Mommy was down there a lot. Aunt -The BonzLEEVE it. First time I met Henry, I

“Mommy an Daddy had a coupla oth- Laura’s son worked at a big place was in-TIM-uh-dated cuz he’s so BIG,
so I did this liddle growly thing. But
er Standard Poodles. When one of ’em called a craneyard. (I never saw any he just said, ‘It’s OK, Kiddo. You’ll

went to Dog Heaven, the other one, birds, though). He told Mommy she

Chumley, was all alone. So Mommy should check out this stray dog (me) Don’t be shy!

an Daddy got Henry so Chumley hangin’ out there, who was in bad

would have a fren.” shape an Probly Wouldn’t Make It, an

“I was just a sprout back then, only she agreed.”

6 months old,” said Henry. “When “How’d you end up there?”

they came to look at my litter, they “I’d been barely survivin’ on the We are always looking for pets with interesting stories. To set up
an interview, please email [email protected].
couldn’t resist my adorableness. I streets of Miami. I was covered with

think I also stood out because of ticks an all dirty and ukky, didn’t have

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WORK TO GET AN EXTRA TRICK WEST NORTH EAST
K 10 6 52 43
By Phillip Alder - Bridge Columnist 752 Q4 A K J 10 9 8
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Charles Lamb, an English essayist, poet and antiquarian who died in 1834, said, “I arrive 8632 K J 10 9 A5
very late at work in the morning, but I make up for it by leaving very early in the afternoon.”
SOUTH
He must have been self-employed. Otherwise, he would surely have been following Robert AQJ987
Frost’s observation that “by working faithfully eight hours a day, you may eventually get to be 63
boss and work 12 hours a day.” J5
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In today’s deal, East has to work hard to defeat South’s three-spade contract. Can he
succeed? Dealer: North; Vulnerable: North-South

It was reasonable for South to invite game with his three-spade rebid. But North, although The Bidding:
he had 15 points, discounted the heart queen and passed.
SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST OPENING
West should lead the heart two, low from length, in partner’s unsupported suit. East wins 1 Diamonds 1 Hearts
with the eight and cashes the heart king. But what does he do next? 1 Spades Pass 2 Clubs 2 Hearts LEAD:
3 Spades Pass Pass Pass 2 Hearts
He might continue with the ace and his other club. That would work well if South
immediately tried the spade finesse, because East would receive a club ruff. But if declarer
cautiously cashed the spade ace and led the spade queen, he would get home.

Here, it is stronger defense for East to play a third heart. If South ruffs on the board and
takes a trump finesse, West can win with his king and lead a club to East’s ace. Then a
fourth heart promotes West’s spade 10 as the setting trick.

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ACROSS DOWN
1 Location (4) 1 Publish (5)
4 Scorches (5) 3 Ambassador’s residence (7)
8 Wise (8) 4 Direct (5)
9 Before long (4) 5 Poison (7)
10 Rescue (4) 6 Fun; wear (5)
11 Force (8) 7 Leave (6)
12 Regular (6) 13 The belly (7)
14 Safe (6) 14 Victory (7)
16 Mocking (8) 15 Stay (6)
19 Identical (4) 17 Book of maps (5)
20 Slender (4) 18 Unpleasant (5)
21 Storyline (8) 19 Ringo --, drummer (5)
22 Like some beaches (5)
23 Certain (4)

The Telegraph

How to do Sudoku:

Fill in the grid so the
numbers one through
nine appear just once
in every column, row
and three-by-three
square.

The Telegraph

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ACROSS add to 7 45 Pub john The Washington Post
98 Bang on doors at 5 a.m. in 46 Crude abode
1 Former air agcy. 47 Bunny buddies THE WORM TURNS By Merl Reagle
4 British rule in India Lancaster, Pa.? 48 Assertive forces
7 Chubby child with wings 102 Indication of a dump nearby? 49 One way to finish lunch?
13 Expert on IRS rules 109 Of the Anglican Ch. 55 Song of praise
16 Deadly septet 110 Spiny anteater 56 Auxiliary building
17 Like ___ not 112 “I’m not kidding!” 57 Uses a jig
19 Clinton Cabinet member (or 113 Place for coal or books 58 Like Felix Unger
114 What my credit-card 60 Ghana’s capital
backup singer’s part?) 61 Corps at briefings
20 Adam’s donation statement will tell me 64 Likely
21 Yuppie mom’s version of after Christmas? 65 Fries beforehand?
119 Benevolent one 66 Stop-motion art: abbr.
child discipline? 120 Beats in a heat 67 Danish monetary unit
24 Fausset spew 121 Marsh grass 68 Artistic support?
25 Bert’s tv buddy 122 Are, to Arsene 69 Japanese emigré to the U.S.
26 TV sensor 123 Don’s king 70 Ending for bike or walk
27 Puts one’s weight (on) 124 Updates of a sort 71 Bear or Fox in 19 Down
29 Sport for couch potatoes? 125 King and Kevorkian, e.g. 74 Do a dog trick
31 Stooge bio? 126 Iniquity hotbed 75 Kirin Beer competitor
35 Immigrant’s lang. course 76 Those girls, in Tours
36 Fish near a knish DOWN 78 German’s I
38 Direct blows toward 1 Wispy clouds 79 “Bali ___”
39 Godzilla’s U.S. star, 1954 2 Lord Dunsany one-act, A 80 Summer time in S.C.
42 Screecher’s Digest, Moaning 81 New Yorker cartoonist Chast
Night at ___ 83 Moslem title
Monthly, etc.? 3 “Along came ___ ...” 84 Drunkard
50 Letters on stamps 4 Capital before Brasilia 88 Fivers
51 Enlistee category: abbr. 5 Rose essence 89 Iowa vehicle
52 McIntosh centers 6 A Kennedy 90 Brawls
53 In the past 7 Korean monetary unit 91 Radium discoverer
54 What Elsie lives her life 8 Attacked 92 Put 2 and 2 together
9 Chicago trains 93 Cut again, as the yard
with? 10 One cheer 97 “This ___ picnic for me either,
59 Front-cover no. 11 Diminutive suffix
60 Pilot’s parking place 12 Uncollectable debt you know”
62 Have ___ up one’s sleeve 13 Crop top? 98 Painter Max or economist
63 Go gingerly 14 Instrument with hammers,
66 Loads of land Max
67 Why Barbie was pins and strings 99 Make ___
15 Mistreat
embarrassed at the 16 Stern’s opposite (earn big bucks)
masquerade ball? 18 Chess great 100 Tightly curled
71 Bathgate’s hills 101 Hot ’n’ bothered
72 Aleutian island (or two music notes) 103 A rotten problem?
73 Mixes 19 Disney’s ___ the South 104 Without one’s supper
74 New York’s ___ Zoo 22 Hardy heroine 105 Informant who gets specific
75 DDE defeated him 23 Noted inventor’s Park 106 Privileged
77 Kitchen item you probably 28 Salamanders 107 Closet cloth
shouldn’t use for your best 30 Einstein’s birthplace 108 Gangster Diamond
china? 32 H. Norman Schwarzkopf 111 Consommé containers
82 Poet’s nightfall 115 Color
83 The British or the Greek book, 116 Catchall abbr.
85 Bus. bigwig It Doesn’t Take ___ 117 Monterrey Mrs.
86 Commotion 33 Print suit? 118 A Packer’s pickup: abbr.
87 Site of Sam’s Sampan City, 34 Greek letters or airport abbrs.
The Rice Stuff 37 British art-rock combo of the
deli, etc.? 1980s and ’90s
93 Cracker brand 39 Tampa Bay player, briefly
94 Astronomer Tycho 40 Show at the front?
95 God for whom a weekday is 41 Uncooked
named 43 Brand of photographic film
96 Its opposite faces that was one of Kodak’s
biggest rivals in the 1960s
44 More frosty

The Telegraph

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Keeping a cancer scare a secret doesn’t serve anyone

BY CAROLYN HAX – and of course elated when the scare was over.
Washington Post The best-case scenario of loving someone isn’t an

Hi, Carolyn: Recently, I had a very unbroken stream of easy, happy feelings. The best
case is intimacy: the sense of being included, impor-
serious cancer scare. tant, close.

I didn’t tell my friends and fam- If you ever don’t want to share news like this for
your own emotional benefit, then that’s your preroga-
ily because I didn’t want them to tive, and certainly some people will vanish on you the
moment you do share. It’s not all hugs and kittens.
be scared until I knew if it was real.
But when deciding what to tell others, don’t try to
But the result was that I spent six manage their feelings for them based on your own as-
sumptions. Tell what you want to tell and trust them
months feeling very anxious and, worse, almost as to respond as they wish.

though I were lying to them. Not to mention that it was Hi, Carolyn: Does inviting a family member or friend
to a couple’s wedding shower necessarily entitle that
very lonely going through it by myself. person to a wedding invitation? The couple are plan-
ning a small wedding at a resort in a different state.
Support for me vs. (maybe) unnecessary fear for them However, we think some of the couple’s family mem-
bers and friends might enjoy taking part in a pre-wed-
… should I tell them if there’s a next time? Would you? ding shower and wouldn’t be upset at not receiving an
invitation to an out-of-state wedding. Are the “rules”
– J. for destination weddings more flexible?

J.: Wouldn’t you? fill them in using their darkest imaginations. – Perplexed Party Planner
You’ve made a clear case for telling:You were scared, These are mostly technical points, though. The best
alone, needing support; you were lying by omission to Perplexed Party Planner: A shower invitation that
people you loved. Very persuasive. argument for sharing information is love itself. Have isn’t followed by a wedding invitation says to people,
And what case did you make for the other side, for you ever heard after the fact that someone you care “You’re not important enough to make the wedding
withholding the information – that you didn’t worry about was suffering and kept it to him- or herself? cut, but we’ll take your gifts.” It’s not a good look.
them unnecessarily? Maybe you accomplished that,
and certainly you meant well. Wasn’t your first reaction “Why didn’t you tell me – I It’s also easy to fix: Plan a party for everyone after
But if you were out of sorts during those six months – would have been happy to help”? the wedding, to celebrate the marriage with them. 
as you likely were, unless you’re unusually stoic – then
chances are your inner circle was worried anyway: You describe the possibility of others’ being
that you weren’t yourself, that you weren’t sharing “scared” as if feelings exist in isolation. But had
something, that you were upset with them personally. you notified people, they could have felt worried
After all, they had no information to help them under- and … affectionate toward you, useful to you and
stand your behavior. People faced with blanks tend to grateful for the chance to help, all at the same time

Robots rule in modern
prostate cancer surgery

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YOUR HEALTH

Robots rule in modern prostate cancer surgery

STORY BY TOM LLOYD STAFF WRITER Hospital urologist Dr. R. Carrington Dr. Carrington Mason As Johns Hopkins points out,
Mason points specifically to the Da in this advanced surgical system,
Prostate cancer, says the Ameri- Vinci Surgical robot which, he says, PHOTO: DENISE RITCHIE “miniaturized robotic instruments
can College of Clinical Oncology, “over the last 12 to 15 years, has be- are passed through several small
“is the most common cancer among come the surgical choice for treat- ment of prostate cancer.” keyhole incisions [about 1 centime-
men after skin cancer.” Fully aware that the term “robot” ter each] in the patient’s abdomen.
The surgery is performed without
“This year,” the ACCO continues, still has some negative connotations the surgeon’s hands entering the
“an estimated 174,650 men in the to some people, Mason explains, patient’s body cavity.”
United States will be diagnosed “the surgical robot is just another
with prostate cancer.” tool. It’s like we’re using forceps or a With the confident ease of a sur-
hemostat in the operating room. It’s geon who has performed over 1,000
The prostate gland is a male re- all controlled by the surgeon who such robotic prostate procedures,
productive organ whose main func- is in the same room as the patient. Mason continues, “we go through
tion is to secrete prostate fluid, one It’s not as though there’s anything the abdominal cavity in front of
of the components of semen. The that’s being independently done by the rectum to immobilize things at
muscles of the prostate gland also the robot itself.” the upper portion of the prostate.
help propel this seminal fluid into We then make an incision across
the urethra during ejaculation. And, according to Johns Hopkins to drop the bladder down. Then we
Medical, the device’s “tiny-wristed separate the prostate from the blad-
So, prostate cancer is a disease instruments offer a range of motion der coming in anteriorly and then
that discriminates on the basis of far greater than the human wrist.” we go around laterally and take
sex and, as it happens, age as well. down the side pedicles of the pros-
Approximately 60 percent of all cas- Mason explains: “The human tate to remove it.”
es are diagnosed in men over 65. It wrist is limited in terms of what it
rarely occurs before the age of 40. can do because of its size. The space The result? Smaller incisions, re-
down in the pelvis, where we’re duced pain, less blood loss, lower
The good news? working with the prostate, some- transfusion rates and shorter hos-
The death rate from prostate can- times is three-and-a-half inches pital stays than the conventional
cer has dropped by more than half across and sort of down at the bot- radical retro-pubic prostatectomy,
since 1993, thanks in no small part tom of a bowl. Your hand would which involves an abdominal in-
to better diagnostic and surgical fill that space, whereas the surgi- cision that extends from the belly
techniques now in use. cal robot can get in there and sew button to the pubic bone.
Cleveland Clinic Indian River and cut and manipulate the tissues
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Collins & Montz wouldn’t be able to achieve because procedure is foolproof. And no pro-
of the size difference.” cedure works all the time in every
DCOESMNETTICI&SFTAMRILYY case.
The University of Florida’s Col-
Experience the fusion of lege of Medicine adds, “for patients “What I do,” Mason says, “is I try
traditional values and with clinically localized prostate to localize the patient’s stage and
cancer, nerve-sparing robotic pros- then just give them the options and
modern dentistry. tatectomy provides patients with a statistics of what their particular
safe and minimally invasive tech- stages are and they get to choose
At Collins & Montz, DMD, nique for removal of the prostate what treatment modality fits their
we will focus on improving every gland, while preserving as much of lifestyle and desires.
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appearance, function, and comfort responsible for penile erections” as “People who want to have surgery
through our general family dentistry, possible. are the people who want to know,
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cancer has started to spread or “me-
tastasize” to other tissue or organs,
“it’s essentially incurable and then
you have medical management
that’s undertaken to try to prolong
the patient’s life.”

Dr. R. Carrington Mason is with
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospi-
tal. His office is at 3450 11th Court,
Suite 303 in Vero Beach. The phone
number is 772-794-9771. 

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YOUR HEALTH

Tooth decay prevalent as we become ‘long in the tooth’

BY FRED CICETTI lessly over a long period Another change as you grow old-
of time. It is caused by er is difficulty keeping your teeth
Columnist plaque, but it can be ag- white. Again, plaque is to blame. Be-
gravated by smoking, cause plaque can build up faster and
Q. I seem to be getting more cavities ill-fitting dentures and in greater amounts as we age, older
in my teeth as I get older. Is this an- poor diet. Symptoms in- people have a hard time maintain-
other part of the aging process? clude bleeding, swollen ing a bright smile.
or receding gums, loose
Tooth decay – and gum disease teeth, a change in your Changes in dentin, the bone-like
– are caused by plaque, a layer of bite, and persistent bad tissue that is under your enamel,
bacteria. This plaque can build up breath or taste. may also cause your teeth to appear
quickly on the teeth of older people. slightly darker. 
In addition, seniors have a greater
tendency to get decay around older
fillings.

And we have more fillings than
younger people because we didn’t all
grow up with fluoride.

Cavities in the roots of teeth are
also more common among older
adults, because the roots are ex-
posed when our gums recede and
we become “long in the tooth.” The
root surfaces are softer than tooth
enamel and decay more easily.

Dry mouth, which is a lack of sa-
liva, promotes tooth decay. Saliva
is needed to neutralize the cavity-
causing acids produced by plaque.

Most dry mouth – a condition
also known as xerostomia – is re-
lated to the medications taken by
older adults rather than to the ef-
fects of aging. More than 400 medi-
cines can affect the salivary glands.
These include drugs for urinary in-
continence, allergies, high blood
pressure, depression, diarrhea and
Parkinson’s disease. Also, some
over-the-counter medications often
cause dry mouth.

Dry mouth can also be caused by
cancer treatments such as chemo-
therapy and radiation, nerve dam-
age in the head or neck, the autoim-
mune disease Sjogren’s syndrome,
endocrine disorders, Alzheimer’s
disease, stroke, anxiety disorders
and depression.

Despite all of the dental problems
related to age, seniors are hold-
ing onto their teeth longer than
they used to. One reputable survey
showed that the rate that seniors
lose their teeth has dropped by 60
percent since 1960. This improve-
ment has been attributed to ad-
vancements in treatment and better
oral hygiene.

Cleaning your teeth is especially
important as you age. Dentists ad-
vise that you brush your teeth twice
a day with fluoride toothpaste and
clean between your teeth with floss
or other interdental cleaner.

Gum disease is common among
seniors because it develops pain-

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YOUR HEALTH

Study: Do these 5 things and cut your Alzheimer’s risk

STORY BY HANNAH NATANSON THE WASHINGTON POST alcohol consumption and their dementia worldwide, and that num- Another study, also presented
“engagement in cognitive stimula- ber is expected to triple by 2050, ac- Sunday and published online in
Here’s a to-do list for preventing tion activities,” Dhana said. The re- cording to the 2018 World Alzheimer the Journal of the American Medi-
dementia, new research suggests: searchers then scored each factor, Report. The global cost of dementia cal Association, found that lifestyle
Ditch red meat, take a brisk walk assigning participants a ‘1’ if their in 2018 was roughly $1 trillion, a fig- choices may even counteract genet-
to the grocery store, do the Sunday behavior was healthy in that cat- ure projected to double by 2030. ic predisposition for Alzheimer’s.
crossword and stick to one glass of egory and a ‘0’ if it was unhealthy. That research, led by a team at the
wine at dinner. If you cannot adopt all four or five University of Exeter Medical School
Individuals who ate a “high-qual- healthy lifestyle habits studied, aim in England, showed that people
A study presented in July at the ity diet” of mostly vegetables, nuts, for one or two – whatever you can with a high genetic risk of Alzheim-
Alzheimer’s Association Interna- berries, beans, whole grains, sea- do, Dhana said. Anything will help: er’s were less likely to develop the
tional Conference in Los Angeles food, poultry and olive oil – while The Rush team found that mak- disease if they pursued a healthy
found that combining five lifestyle avoiding red meats, butter, cheese, ing just one more healthy choice, lifestyle.
habits – including eating healthier, pastries, sweets and fried food – no matter how many participants
exercising regularly and refrain- earned 1s. This was also true for had already made, decreased their Synder said she expects to see
ing from smoking – can reduce the anyone who exercised at least 150 chance of Alzheimer’s by an addi- more studies examining the role of
risk of Alzheimer’s by 60 percent. minutes a week, whether by biking, tional 27 percent. lifestyle choices going forward.
A separate study showed that life- walking, swimming, gardening or
style choices can lower risk even for doing yard work. And, if you’re trying to decide “I think we will see people honing
those who are genetically pre-life- which habits to adopt, Dhana has in on, ‘What are the specific aspects
style disposed to the disease. People who did not smoke, lim- his favorites. of these behaviors that are already
ited themselves to one glass of wine identified?’ ” she said. “But I also
The first report, compiled by the a day, and regularly – two or three “My biggest takeaway is I encour- think we’ll see people asking, ‘What
Rush University Medical Center in times a week – engaged in men- age older people to consume more are other behaviors?’”
Chicago, tracked 2,765 individu- tally stimulating activities such as leafy green vegetables, replace red
als over about a decade. All par- reading the newspaper, visiting the meat with poultry, and avoid as Snyder said she would not be
ticipants were older adults enrolled library or playing games such as much as possible fried food,” he surprised if the number of recom-
in either the Chicago Health and chess and checkers also earned 1s. said. “Also, walk to the grocery store mended lifestyle choices eventually
Aging Project (CHAP) or the Rush and read books!” rose as high as 10 or 12. 
Memory and Aging Project (MAP), After crunching the numbers,
both federally funded, long-term Dhana and his colleagues found
observational studies that examine that individuals with a score of 4 or
mental decline among aging Chi- 5 – meaning they pursued four or
cago residents. five healthy behaviors over the pe-
riod studied – were 60 percent less
Over the past decade, studies likely to develop Alzheimer’s com-
have increasingly pointed to con- pared with participants who scored
trollable lifestyle factors as critical 0 or 1. The results did not vary by
components to reducing the risk of race or gender, Dhana said.
cognitive decline. Researchers say
that, as with heart disease, combat- The average age of participants
ing dementia will probably require in the CHAP cohort was 73 and in
a “cocktail” approach combining the MAP cohort, 81. The popula-
drugs and lifestyle changes. And as tion studied included both men and
recent efforts to develop a cure or women and blacks and non-His-
more effective drug treatments for panic whites.
dementia have proved disappoint-
ing, the fact that people can exert Around 50 million people have
some control in preventing the dis-
ease through their own choices is
encouraging news, they say.

While the new study’s authors
expected to see that leading a
healthier life decreases the chance
of dementia, they were floored by
the “magnitude of the effect,” said
Klodian Dhana, a Rush University
professor and co-author.

“This demonstrates the potential
of lifestyle behaviors to reduce risk
as we age,” said Heather Snyder, se-
nior director of medical and scien-
tific operations at the Alzheimer’s
Association. “The fact that four or
five lifestyle habits put together can
have that kind of benefit for your
brain is incredibly powerful.”

The Rush team assessed study
participants’ lifestyles on five met-
rics: their diet, their exercise regi-
men, whether they smoked, their

Barrier Island Newsweekly THE MELBOURNE Thursday, August 15, 2019 29

FINE & CASUAL DINING

Melo’s: For those who appreciate a lovely evening out

REVIEW BY LISA ZAHNER STAFF WRITER Grouper over share one dessert but couldn’t come Grilled Veal Porterhouse.
[email protected] Quinoa. to a consensus so we ordered two. I
chose the decadent chocolate-dipped PHOTOS BY LEAH DUBOIS
We were only the fifth car in the lot Warm Goat Cheese Salad with Scallops. cannoli ($6.95) made in-house and
as we turned into Melo’s last Friday Cannoli. my companion selected the Lemon- RESTAURANT HOURS
evening, with stormy weather keep- cello cake ($8.95), which was light and 4:30 to 10 p.m. Tuesday- Saturday
ing diners close to home maybe, or good. Our salad course also did not creamy and the perfect balance of
families out doing last-minute back- disappoint. Both of our salads ($4.95 sweet and tart. Closed Sunday and Monday
to-school shopping and grabbing fast for my tossed salad) were fresh, green BEVERAGES
food. We decided to enjoy one last lei- and crisp with ripe, flavorful tomatoes The tab for dinner at Melo’s could
surely dinner out before the crush of and a terrific house creamy Italian vary widely depending upon whether Full liquor license
activity that always accompanies the dressing that was the best I’ve tasted you stick to traditional pasta dishes or ADDRESS
start of the school year. in a long time. indulge in some of the tempting sea-
food, steaks or chops on the menu. 1000 E. Eau Gallie Blvd.,
My dining companion had put on For our entrées, I ordered the Egg- Ours totaled $91 plus tip, including the Indian Harbour Beach
a nice, collared shirt, tucked in with plant Rolatini ($18.95) and my com- appetizer, soups, salads, entrees and
a belt. He’d combed his hair and panion ordered his favorite – spaghetti desserts, plus two glasses of Chianti. PHONE
spritzed on a bit of cologne. I’d chosen and meatballs ($15.95) – but decided 321-773-3555
a dress that’s normally reserved for to branch out and opt for angel hair I welcome your comments, and en-
church, put on a statement necklace, pasta this time. My eggplant dish was courage you to send feedback to me at
and spent a good bit of time on my tender and superb, served over al den- [email protected].
hair and makeup. If you’ve ever en- te penne pasta with marinara sauce,
gaged in any people-watching around and the portion was very generous. The reviewer is a Brevard resident who
your table, you’ve probably noticed The only thing that wasn’t perfect was dines anonymously at restaurants at the
that “dressing for dinner” seems to be that the sauce was a tiny bit salty for expense of this newspaper. 
almost a lost art in our casual, come- our taste, but overall our entrees were
as-you-are coastal community. It’s well-prepared, attractively presented
one of my few pet peeves, so we try not and great-tasting.
to look like we’ve blown in from the
beach when we go out to a nice restau- Everything on the dessert tray
rant like Melo’s. looked scrumptious. We intended to

Melo’s is not the most expensive
restaurant on the barrier island, nor is
it the most formal, but in true Italian
fashion, Chef Melo, his wife Lisa and
their staff know how to feed and take
good care of people. They greeted us
with smiles, showed us immediately
to a nice, quiet table, fed us well and
timed our courses perfectly. They
kept our glasses full, our table cleared
and fresh flatware coming with each
course. Large parties and solo diners
get the same warm hospitality and
witty conversation. Melo’s has “regu-
lars” for a reason; they make you want
to come back.

I started off with a glass of Chianti
($7.95) and we ordered the prosciutto
and melon appetizer ($8.95) which
Melo’s serves with slices of ripe honey-
dew and not the expected cantaloupe.
The pairing was tasty and you can al-
most never go wrong with paper-thin,
aged prosciutto to whet your appetite.
Our server also brought us a basket
of delicious, crusty Italian bread that
was still warm, plus a saucer of olive
oil drizzled with balsamic vinegar for
dipping.

Next our soups arrived, steamy hot.
My companion ordered the Pasta e
Fagioli ($4.95), which I took a spoon-
ful of – and it was wonderful. Soup is
the ultimate comfort food and this one
tasted like it was made with love – love
and lots of garlic and savory herbs the
way we like our soup. The cup of lentil
included with my entrée was also very

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WINE COLUMN

YOU CAN SPEND A LOT OF MONEY ON WINE ACCESSORIES

STORY BY DAVE MCINTYRE venirs from winery visits, swag from German and Austrian wines, where other, that you wriggle down between
The Washington Post tastings we attended, gifts from well- these are almost exclusively used. They the cork and the bottle, then twist and
meaning friends and family. They are are also nearly useless for reusing. pull the cork out. I don’t like these, be-
I couldn’t find my favorite wine open- the detritus of our vinous existence. cause I usually end up pushing the cork
er the other day, and suddenly I was en- There was one rubber stopper/ into the bottle. When I actually succeed
gulfed in an existential crisis. Okay, I’ve been writing about wine for pourer, a Vacu Vin pump to eliminate in getting a cork out, I exclaim, “Ah, so
25 years now, so I’ve probably collected air from an opened bottle and create a that’s how it works!”
It wasn’t that I couldn’t find any more of this junk than most of you, but vacuum, five Vacu Vin stoppers to use
opener; there were several in the draw- here’s what I found in one section of my with that pump, a glass decanter stop- Wine collectors with deep cellars will
er. There was the one with the faded kitchen silverware drawer when I de- per, a round foil drip guard branded want to invest in a Durand wine opener.
lettering from Horton Vineyards in cided to do an inventory: eight waiter’s with a Chilean winery’s logo, a key ring/ This is a pricey gadget, at $125, but it is
Virginia, much beloved and used over corkscrews, the kinds with a blade on bottle opener from the now gone En- probably worth it if you have a lot of old
many years, plus two identical ones one end to cut the foil on a bottle and ergy Federal Credit Union, and a cheap wines with potentially crumbly corks.
that advertised wines of Rioja or Colo- a lever on the other to pry the cork out; aluminum beer bottle opener marked The Durand combines the spiral worm
rado, an elegant enameled souvenir some of these blades couldn’t cut air, TAIWAN, a souvenir of my Mandarin of a regular opener with the two prongs
purchased on a long-ago visit to France, while others might slice your fingertip studies there in the 1980s. of the ah-so, which slide down the side
and a two-pronged “ah-so” from a Mis- off if you’re not careful. of the cork and help you twist it out of
souri winery. And this inventory doesn’t account the bottle in one piece.
I had kept one, branded with the for the corkscrews scattered elsewhere
I could have used any of these to Wines of France logo, even though the in the house or, well, in the luggage. Nor The Vacu Vin pump is useful for
open a bottle of wine, but I didn’t want spiral “worm” had broken and was now the decanters on hand for when an ex- anyone who doesn’t regularly finish a
to. I wanted the one I use every day, the useless to extract a cork. I like it because pensive wine needs a special display. bottle in one evening. Sticking the cork
one that fits comfortably in my hand instead of a blade it has a foil cutter – back in, or screwing the cap back on, is
and extracts even the most recalcitrant four metal disks that cleanly cut the foil We wine fiends are prone to panic if a probably fine if you’re going to finish
corks with ease. I found it, eventually, without leaving a jagged edge. My cur- cork puller isn’t within arm’s reach. the wine in the next day or two, but if
behind the bag of potato chips on the rent favorite is labeled “TSA compliant,” you want to keep it longer, the Vacu Vin
counter, still impaled with the cork of because it, too, has a similar foil cutter So what gadgets are useful if you are helps protect the wine from oxygen.
the previous night’s chardonnay. in place of a blade. I’ve never tested the not a wine fanatic, but a regular drinker
TSA compliance because I always check looking to get the best out of your vino? You can spend a lot of money on wine
My panic and frustration are prob- a bag when I fly, and I have a corkscrew accessories, and not just those that fit
ably familiar to wine fiends. We are in- stashed in every suitcase in the house. An opener, obviously. I prefer the in your kitchen drawer. Coolers to keep
veterate collectors, not just of wine but Because, you never know … waiter’s corkscrew, described above, your cellar at the proper temperature,
of trinkets, gadgets, openers, stoppers, over an “angel’s wing” opener or ah-so. or special refrigerators to preserve just
cans of inert gas to preserve opened I also found two ah-so openers, eight Look for an open spiral on the “worm,” a few cases of wine at the optimal temp
wines, crazy gizmos to chill wines sparkling wine bottle stoppers of vari- the part that penetrates the cork. The – for most of us, these are not necessary.
quickly or remove reluctant wine labels ous sizes and effectiveness, and 16 glass angel’s wing is the opener that looks
to archive in our tasting scrapbooks. bottle stoppers – a sign of my love of like it’s doing jumping jacks. The ah- But if you get hooked, be ready for
so, favored at California wineries, has your kitchen drawer to fill quickly! 
These are impulse purchases, sou- two prongs, one slightly longer than the

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FOOD & DINING

Frozen produce: How to take extra precautions at home

STORY BY BECKY KRYSTAL by Kroger and Costco. No outbreaks of way to consume any product is to care- all frozen food and always cook frozen
The Washington Post hepatitis A have been linked to the fro- fully follow the package cooking or prep- vegetables, which have been linked to
zen berries. Nor does the recall mean aration instructions.” However, frozen some foodborne illness recalls.
When North Carolina State Univer- that any of the berries contained whole, fruits do not require cooking and “are
sity microbiologist Benjamin Chapman live hepatitis A virus. intended to be thawed and consumed 3. Keep your freezer packed and don’t
makes a smoothie, he, like many of us, right out of the bag.” open the door except when needed to
uses frozen berries. But first, Chapman “These are tests for the DNA of these help ensure a constant temperature and
microwaves his frozen berries to boiling organisms,” said microbiologist Donald So what can you do to reduce your less air flow, which can warm foods.
and then refreezes them again before Schaffner, distinguished professor and risk of contracting a foodborne illnesses
tossing them into the blender. extension specialist at Rutgers Universi- from frozen food? Here are five tips that 4. To take extra precautions: Micro-
ty. “It is not an indication that these ber- food safety experts not only recommend wave frozen fruit, stir and check that the
Why the extra steps? Chapman wants ries contain the living or intact virus that but also say they follow in their own temperature eclipses 200 degrees before
to be sure that there are no pathogens can make people sick. That said, a recall kitchens. using in recipes or refreezing, especially
in the frozen berries that could cause a is the right thing to do.” when using these ingredients in foods
foodborne illness for him or his family. Five tips for frozen food served to the very young, elderly, preg-
Schaffner predicts that there will be 1. Use a probe digital thermometer nant women or anyone with a compro-
“What I am doing may be overkill, but more recalls of frozen berries but doesn’t to check the internal temperature of all mised immune system.
it makes me feel good,” says Chapman, expect that there will be a lot of food- foods to ensure they reach the recom-
who has been making smoothies this borne illness outbreaks linked to berries mended internal temperatures. 5. Download the free USDA Foodkeep-
way for the past eight to 10 years, since “based on what we have seen historically 2. Follow the cooking instructions on er app available for Apple and Android
his children were infants and toddlers. in the United States.” devices. 
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CALENDAR

Please send calendar information 23|24 Hippie Jam Weekend at The
at least two weeks prior to your Living Room in Downtown
Melbourne. Two-night retro event featuring Chuck
event to & Dave’s Hippie Jam, Mondo Tiki’s Grateful Dead
Tribute and a Woodstock-themed pub crawl.
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ONGOING 24 The Rossetter House Museum Book
Club meets from 1 to 2 p.m., this time
The Melbourne Beach Rotary Club meets August 18 | Council on Catholic Women Tea & Tales Membership Tea inspired by the literary work of Patrick D. Smith.
at 7:30 a.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the We will be discussing a classic Florida favorite, “A
month at Oceanside Pizza, 300 Ocean Avenue, Land Remembered.” The cost is $10 per person,
Suite 6, Melbourne Beach. which includes snacks, drinks, discussions, and a
tour of the Rossetter House Museum after the
Satellite Beach Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 5 talk starting at 2pm. To reserve a spot, email at
p.m. Thursdays at Pelican Beach Park on A1A. [email protected], or
call 321-254-9855.
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24 Brevard Symphony Orchestra presents
17 Huge Indoor Rummage Sale, 8 a.m. p.m. in the Holy Name of Je-sus Parish Hall in In- 22 Complimentary Community Yoga, a step back in time to Vivaldi’s Venice
to 1 p.m. Eau Gallie Civic Center with dialantic. The speaker will be Carol Paternoster, 7-8pm at Siren Salon & Spa Ser- with the Nova Baroque Emsemble as the con-
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presents “The Mikado,” an unstaged ing year. For more information or to sign up, call adoption and fundraiser for “Touch of Grey virtuoso performers will bring 17th and 18th
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1202 S. Ramona Ave. in Indialantic: 3-bedroom, 3-bath, 3,208-square-foot pool home offered for
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REAL ESTATE

Picture-perfect island home features terrazzo floors

STORY BY GEORGE WHITE STAFF WRITER was one of the favorite features along tures is the property itself. Other The kitchen with pantry features
[email protected] with the back yard for seller and 10- people fill their yards with land- granite countertops and recently
year resident Norm Barnes. scaping, but I wanted it more open. updated high-end appliances. Oth-
The stunning 3-bedroom, 3-bath It would be a wonderful place for er rooms include a living room, for-
home at 1202 S. Ramona Ave. in In- “It was a pleasure living there,” kids and dogs.” mal dining room and family room
dialantic is spacious inside and out says Barnes. “One of the main fea- that has a 24-foot-wide window
with views from a great room out to a Several rooms have a view of the mas- with sliders exiting to the covered
40-foot pool on a .59-acre lot. sive 40-foot rectangular pool accented lanai.
by a colorful gazebo. The pool deck
Built in 1958 and updated in 1985, serves as the centerpiece of the back The master bathroom suite fea-
this picture-perfect island home has yard with mature landscaping that has tures twin vanity sinks with a walk-in
3,208 square feet of air-conditioned been meticulously maintained. There is shower and space for oversized tub.
living space with 3,933 square feet plenty of room to park a boat or RV.
under roof, an attractive circular pav- There is an extra room located off
er drive and lush landscaping.

From the foyer, visitors catch a
first glimpse of the ultra-stylish dia-
mond-polished terrazzo flooring in
the main living areas that bespeaks
mid-century modern design. A white
stone accent wall adds to the dramat-
ic effect. The terrazzo alternates with
ceramic tile and wood flooring in dif-
ferent parts of the house.

This single-story Florida ranch
house is bright and airy throughout,
with breezy ceiling fans, interesting
nostalgic touches, and 6-foot slid-
ing glass doors that bring the tropi-
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VITAL STATISTICS
1202 S. RAMONA AVE., INDIALANTIC

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3 full bathrooms

Roof: Concrete tile
Flooring:

Terrazzo, hardwood and tile
Construction: Concrete block
and frame with stucco finish
Home size: 3,208 square feet

under air, 3,933 square feet
under roof
Lot size:

25,700 square feet, 0.59 acres
Additional features: Ceiling
fans, laundry in garage, pantry,
window treatments, expansive
paver driveway, front courtyard,

privacy fence, gazebo
Listing agency:

Treasure Coast Sotheby’s
International Realty
Listing agent:

Kathy Heyl, 321-223-5223
Listing price: $625,000

the kitchen which could serve as a me- The home is located close to Or- to the Melbourne Beach historic sites said listing agent Kathy Heyl.
dia room or extra bedroom, and a full lando Park, just a short walk from and famous surfing spots. The home’s concrete tile roof is
cabana bath with access to the back the Indian River Lagoon across from
yard. The adjoining oversize two-car downtown Melbourne. Technically “This truly is Florida living and it’s only a year old and the air condition-
garage includes a laundry area. in Indialantic by the Sea, it is close SOFA (South of Fifth Avenue) which is ing system was recently replaced. The
considered a very desirable location,’’ home is being offered for $625,000. 

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Real Estate Sales on South Brevard island: Aug. 2 to Aug. 8

The dog days of August saw a slowing of real estate activity in ZIP codes 32951, 32903 and 32937. Satellite
Beach remained strong with 11 sales, but Indian Harbour Beach trailed with six transactions followed by
Melbourne Beach and Indialantic with five each.
The top sale of the week was of a unique estate with 210 feet of ocean frontage in Melbourne Beach. The
home at 3055 South Highway A1A was placed on the market Dec. 10, 2018, for $2.6 million. The sale closed
on Aug. 5 for $2.1 million.
The seller in the transaction was represented by Eva McMillan of Dale Sorensen Real Estate. The purchaser
was represented by Renee Winkler and Carola Meyerhoeffer of Treasure Coast Sotheby’s International.

SALES FOR 32951

SUBDIVISION ADDRESS LISTED ORIGINAL MOST RECENT SOLD SELLING
ASKING PRICE ASKING PRICE PRICE
$405,000
$395,000
NEW MELBOURNE BEACH 5165 PALMETTO DR 4/5/2019 $459,000 $400,000 8/5/2019 $357,500
WEXFORD PUD S2 3815 MACFARLANE ST 6/7/2019 $395,000 $395,000 8/6/2019
FLORIDANA BEACH 2ND 130 DUVAL ST 4/25/2019 $367,500 $367,500 8/6/2019 $545,000
$495,000
SALES FOR 32903 $199,000

INDIALANTIC ONE COND 601 N MIRAMAR AVE 210 6/14/2019 $549,000 $549,000 8/5/2019 $490,000
SHADY SHORES 3RD ADD 704 OAK RIDGE DR 6/24/2019 $515,000 $515,000 8/6/2019 $475,000
TUCKAWAY SHORES RESO 1441 S MIRAMAR AVE 328 4/17/2019 $248,000 $225,000 8/2/2019 $455,000

SALES FOR 32937

MONTECITO PHASE 1B 769 MONTEREY DR 5/27/2019 $499,000 $499,000 8/6/2019
MONTECITO PHASE 1A 365 POINT LOBOS DR 6/1/2019 $495,000 $475,000 8/7/2019
THE HORIZON CONDO P1 403 HIGHWAY A1A 242 8/8/2017 $524,900 $479,900 8/5/2019

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Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Shady Shores 3rd Add, Address: 704 Oak Ridge Dr Subdivision: Indian Hrbr Bch S8, Address: 210 Ponkapoag Way

Listing Date: 6/24/2019 Listing Date: 7/2/2019
Original Price: $515,000 Original Price: $230,000
Recent Price: $515,000 Recent Price: $230,000
Sold: 8/6/2019 Sold: 8/5/2019
Selling Price: $495,000 Selling Price: $220,000
Listing Agent: David Settgast Listing Agent: Susan Tillman

Selling Agent: Treasure Coast Sotheby’s Intl Selling Agent: RE/MAX Elite

Gail Fischer Kristen Romandetti

Keller Williams Realty Curri Kirschner R. E. Grp. LLC

Subdivision: The Horizon Condo P1, Address: 403 Highway A1A 242 Subdivision: Flamingo Homes Sec D, Address: 210 Bonnie Ct

Listing Date: 8/8/2017 Listing Date: 6/16/2019
Original Price: $524,900 Original Price: $347,500
Recent Price: $479,900 Recent Price: $347,500
Sold: 8/5/2019 Sold: 8/5/2019
Selling Price: $455,000 Selling Price: $334,000
Listing Agent: Philip Price Listing Agent: Todd Ostrander

Selling Agent: Coldwell Banker Paradise Selling Agent: RE/MAX Elite

Michael Grayson Barbara Schluraff &
Jeffrey Porter
Grand Star Realty of Brevard
CENTURY 21 Ocean

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Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: New Melbourne Beach, Address: 5165 Palmetto Dr Subdivision: Tuckaway Shores Resort, Address: 1441 S Miramar Ave 328

Listing Date: 4/5/2019 Listing Date: 4/17/2019
Original Price: $459,000 Original Price: $248,000
Recent Price: $400,000 Recent Price: $225,000
Sold: 8/5/2019 Sold: 8/2/2019
Selling Price: $405,000 Selling Price: $199,000
Listing Agent: Katherine Lechner & Emily Carew Listing Agent: David Settgast

Selling Agent: Keller Williams Realty Selling Agent: Treasure Coast Sotheby’s Intl

Teresa Schick David Settgast

JC Penny Realty, LLC Treasure Coast Sotheby’s Intl

CASSANDRAHARTFORD.COM Subdivision: Indialantic One Condo, Address: 601 N Miramar Ave 210
JUST LISTED IN THE CLOISTERS!

JUST LISTED IN MELBOURNE BEACH! Listing Date: 6/14/2019
Original Price: $549,000
Recent Price: $549,000
Sold: 8/5/2019
Selling Price: $545,000
Listing Agent: Chana Newport

Selling Agent: BHHS Florida Realty

Nick Farinella

Coldwell Banker Res. R.E.

7829 HIGHWAY A1A, MELBOURNE BEACH Subdivision: Montecito Phase 1B, Address: 769 Monterey Dr

$1,699,000 · Constructed in 2016 • Direct Oceanfront Masterpiece!
Located in Aquarina Country Club • Walking distance to the beach!

7687 KIAWAH WAY, MELBOURNE BEACH 160 MAR LEN DR, MELBOURNE BEACH Listing Date: 5/27/2019
$829,000 · Located in Aquarina Country Club $575,000 · Walking distance to the beach! Original Price: $499,000
Recent Price: $499,000
5 Beds, 4 Baths · 2,817 SF 3 Beds + Office , 2.5 Baths · 2,959 SF Sold: 8/6/2019
Selling Price: $490,000
Listing Agent: Bridget Sentz

Selling Agent: RE/MAX Elite

Stephanie Anderson

Britton Group, Inc.

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Listing Date: 6/1/2019
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Recent Price: $475,000
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Selling Price: $475,000
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