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diation therapy can cause many side Petersen pauses briefly and then take care of these people? of cancer care so that patients can live
effects that may contribute to inade- adds, “And now, when people have this “We’re curing them but the impor- better lives.
quate calorie and protein intake. These HPV-related squamous cell carcinoma
side effects include lack of appetite, of the oropharynx, the vast majority of tant focus is quality of life. So how In a nutshell, NCCN now calls for ex-
taste changes or lack of taste, painful those people will be cured and that’s can we improve their quality of life?” panding cancer treatment teams na-
chewing and swallowing, dry mouth, great. But there’s a problem … [because] tionwide to include not just surgeons
early satiety, diarrhea, nausea and dis- the treatments bring many problems It’s here where this five-star-rated and (for head and throat cancers) oto-
interest in food and eating.” directly associated with the radiation.” (vitals.com and webmd.com) radia- laryngologists, medical oncologists,
tion oncologist’s natural buoyancy radiation oncologists, pathologists, and
That’s bad. For many patients, Petersen con- and enthusiasm resurfaces as he X-ray and imaging specialists, but also
That disinterest – or inability – to tinues, “their mouth gets very dry, points to the National Comprehensive registered dietitians, speech patholo-
eat has been clinically shown to re- their saliva gets very sticky, things Cancer Network’s newest guidelines. gists, gastroenterologists and interven-
sult in higher hospital readmission don’t taste right. Also, their ability to tional radiologists to help patients get
rates and seriously impaired quality chew and swallow is modified [and The NCCN is a nonprofit alliance the nutrition they need.
of life for the patient. impaired], and so what we have now of 28 leading cancer centers devoted
And while Petersen notes that the is a big issue with how are we gonna to patient care, research and educa- “We had a big dietary meeting [at
traditional risk factor for head and neck tion, and dedicated to improving the Scully-Welsh]. A dietary and support
cancers – cigarettes, cigars and smoke- quality, effectiveness and efficiency meeting. We asked everyone, ‘Wan-
less tobacco products such as snuff and na come?’ and we got two answers:
chewing tobacco – are on the decline ‘Yeah,’ and, ‘Heck yeah.’ Everyone
nationwide, the smile fades from his showed up. It was brilliant. A really
face when to talks about a new threat. good support meeting.”
“Now what’s happened in head and
neck cancer,” Petersen explains, “is So, while the National Cancer Insti-
that there is this epidemic which we tute bluntly states that the number of
don’t completely understand. head and neck cancers – particularly
“It’s called squamous cell carcinoma oropharyngeal cancers caused by HPV
of the oropharynx. That’s the throat, infections – will continue to increase,
behind the mouth [and these cases] Petersen and his colleagues at Scully-
are rapidly increasing. This cancer, Welsh are fighting back by expanding
this particular type, is not related to their team to offer better, more com-
smoking. It probably is related to viral prehensive care for their patients.
exposure to something called human
papilloma virus (HPV), which is all Dr. John Petersen is a radiation on-
around the environment around us.” cologist at Scully-Welsh Cancer Cen-
ter. His office is at 3555 10th Court
in Vero Beach. The phone number is
772-794-3333. 

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Studies rebut aspirin-a-day heart-health strategy

BY TOM LLOYD Baker, just back from the American
Staff Writer College of Cardiology’s New York
Cardiovascular Symposium, weighs
Are you one of the millions of people in to explain.
taking a baby aspirin a day because you
believe it is good for your heart? One of the hottest topics at that Man-
hattan symposium, according to Baker,
If so, evidence from three massive was the newest major study on daily
new studies says you might actually be aspirin use – “ARRIVE” (or, “Aspirin to
doing yourself more harm than good. Reduce Risk of Initial Vascular Events”)
– which had just been published in the
Board-certified Indian River Medi- New England Journal of Medicine.
cal Center cardiologist Dr. Seth

Dr. Seth Baker.

PHOTO DENISE RITCHIE

The study tracked more than 12,000 tion reports, healthy older adults “did
patients over five years and the results not reduce their risk of fatal coronary
were something of a bombshell. heart disease, non-fatal MIs (myocardi-
al infarctions), fatal or nonfatal strokes,
As the Cardiology Research Founda-

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or hospitalization for heart failure” by promote their products as being “heart ing. As a society, according to Medical Ironically, the ARRIVE study, which
taking a daily baby aspirin. healthy” with precious few harmful News Today, Americans consume some pointed out the bleeding risk from a
side effects. 35,000 metric tons of acetylsalicylic daily aspirin regimen for otherwise
However, a whopping 38 percent acid each year. healthy adults, was paid for by Bayer,
of those studied did see a substantial That promotion appears to be work- the world’s largest seller of acetylsali-
increase in their risk of experienc- cylic acid and owner of the trademark
ing major bleeding or hemorrhaging name “aspirin.”
events.
But when your heart – and your life
As Baker explains, soon after aspi- – is at stake, you should tune out the
rin (technically acetylsalicylic acid, or commercials and, as Baker says, seek
ASA) was first formulated back in the your doctor’s advice.
1890s, “doctors found it to have very
significant anti-inflammatory and Dr. Seth Baker is with the Indian River
anti-thrombotic properties: perfect Medical Center. He has offices at 3450
[they thought] for the treatment of 11th Court, Suite 102. The phone number
coronary artery disease, which is both is 772-778-8687. 
an inflammatory and thrombotic,”
condition.

“So,” he continues, “aspirin seemed
to be a perfect drug to treat coronary
artery disease. Cheap and effective.”

“However,” Baker says after a brief
pause, “it was never as carefully studied
as in this recent publication.”

However – and this is vitally im-
portant – neither the ARRIVE study
nor its predecessors – ASPREE, with
19,000-plus people studied over near-
ly a five-year period, or the ASCEND
study with 15,480 participants over a
seven-year period – call for an end to
aspirin therapy.

It’s a “read-the-fine-print-and-not-
just-the-headlines” kind of thing.

As the Mayo Clinic puts it, “daily as-
pirin therapy can still be a lifesaving
option, but it’s not for everyone. Get
the facts before considering a daily as-
pirin,” and then it sternly warns: “You
shouldn’t start daily aspirin therapy
on your own.”

Baker agrees wholeheartedly.
He immediately points to the
American College of Cardiology and
the American Heart Association’s
risk calculator.
“Are you at a greater than 10 percent
risk for cardiovascular event in the next
10 years,” Bakes asks rhetorically. “Well,
that’s not a healthy adult. That’s some-
body at risk,” and for people in that cat-
egory, he says, a daily baby aspirin likely
remains a very good thing.
“This article is what? A couple weeks
old? Yet every day now, people ask me,
‘Can I stop taking my aspirin?’”
Baker insists there is no one-size-fits-
all answer to that question and then
quickly points out that if you’ve had a
stent implanted, or you’ve had a heart
attack, or you’ve had heart disease, the
odds remain good that a daily baby as-
pirin might save your life.
What it boils down to is this: Heart
health is not a DIY hobby.
You need a professional’s help.
You need, according to Baker, to
talk frankly with your primary care
physician or your cardiologist before
embarking on – or stopping – a daily
aspirin routine.
Meanwhile, aspirin manufacturers
continue to vigorously advertise and

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HEALTHY SENIOR

COMMON PET-BORNE DISEASES
– AND HOW TO AVOID THEM

BY FRED CICETTI worms that infect dogs, cats and peo-
ple.
Columnist
People usually get salmonellosis by
Q. Should I be worried about bird flu? eating contaminated food. But it can
also be transmitted to people through
The risk from bird flu is low for most pets, particularly reptiles, baby
people, because the viruses do not chicks, and ducklings, which com-
normally infect humans. However, monly pass the Salmonella bacterium
sporadic human infections with avian in their feces.
flu viruses have occurred.
People have to be especially care-
Animal diseases that can be ful around reptiles. You should not let
transmitted to humans are known them roam freely through the house.
as “zoonoses.” Seniors are among Always wash your hands with hot,
the most vulnerable to zoonosis. You soapy water after handling reptiles or
can get one of these diseases from a anything they contact.
household pet.
Most persons infected with Sal-
Speaking of birds … Psittacosis is a monella develop diarrhea, fever, and
common bird disease known as “par- abdominal cramps. Most victims re-
rot fever.” It occurs frequently in birds cover without treatment. The elderly
such as parakeets and cockatiels. Bac- are more likely to have more severe
teria in bird droppings and nasal dis- symptoms.
charges can be inhaled. Psittacosis
can develop into pneumonia and other Ringworm, a skin and scalp dis-
health problems for humans. ease, is caused by fungi. People get it
by touching an infected animal. Ring-
To help prevent transmission of psit- worm can infect cats, dogs, horses and
tacosis, don’t let birds fly around the other animals. In humans, ringworm
house. Wash your hands after con- may produce ring-shaped, reddish,
tact with birds. Wear a dust mask and itchy rash. Topical and oral medica-
gloves when cleaning a bird cage. An- tions may be used to treat ringworm.
tibacterial drugs are used to treat the
disease in birds and people. Cat-Scratch Disease (CSD) can cause
fever, fatigue, headache and swollen
Cats can carry a parasite that causes lymph glands. Most people get bet-
the disease toxoplasmosis. You can get ter on their own in about three weeks.
it from cat feces. Wearing gloves while Most cat scratches don’t develop into
gardening or changing a cat’s litter box CSD. If you are bitten or scratched,
is important. Washing your hands af- wash the area immediately with soap
terward is advised. and water.

Few people who carry the toxo- Rabies, a deadly viral disease, is
plasma parasite become ill. Those transmitted through the saliva of a
who get sick may suffer from swollen rabid animal, usually by a bite. Do-
glands and muscle aches. Antimicro- mestic animals account for less than
bial drugs are available to treat in-
fected people. 10 percent of the reported
animal rabies cases. If you
Worms can infect dogs, cats, are bitten, immediately
and humans. Worms live in the wash the wound with
intestines of animals and are soap and water, let the
expelled in the stool. Yards wound bleed, and get
and homes can become medical help at once.
contaminated from worm Mycobacterium is
eggs that are passed in one of the main infec-
animal feces and hatch
in the soil. tious germ families associ-
ated with fish and aquar-
Roundworm ium water. A common
larva have been
known to dam- route of this infection in
age the retina humans is through cuts
of the eye and or scrapes on hands or
cause blindness. feet. People should wear
Hookworm larvae rubber gloves when clean-
can cause painful ing the fish tank and wash
inflammation where their hands well afterwards.
they crawl just below If I haven’t mentioned this
the skin’s surface. Drugs before, wash your hands
are available to destroy often when you are
around animals! 

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The 18 fashion moments that defined 2018

BY VICTORIA MOSS 2. Let us age controlling the biggest slice of wealth in approach to royal dressing. Also: that
The Telegraph In July a rather interesting report this country, they may soon realize the guest list. She might have split the room,
emerged which pulled into sharp relief futility of their marketing. but we can’t look away, can we?
A Hollywood black out, Melania’s jack- the easy slogans which we’ve come to ac-
et, vegan sneakers and luxury houses cept from the beauty industry. The Royal 3. Meghan, Mark 2.0 4. The stark reality of fast fashion
ditching real fur. These are the biggest Society for Public Health declared that The industry’s oversight in regards to
style moments from the past year ... the phrase “anti-aging,” with all its nega- The Duchess of Sussex has staked her its environmental impact is fast gain-
tive, vilifying, demeaning connotations claim on the fashion industry and we’re ing high-profile attention, with Michael
1. The new political mood of getting older, should be phased out not entirely upset about that. When she Gove the latest to round on the erro-
from cosmetic products. It also made the emerged at St. George’s Chapel, in her neous culture of throwaway clothing.
After the Weinstein revelations, Hol- rather straightforward case that ageing minimalist Givenchy dress, with that ex- But has fashion already signed its own
lywood’s women sought to take charge is simply a fact of life and attempts to try travagantly beautiful veil, she cemented death warrant? This week’s retail real-
of the narrative, launching the Times and option it as something which can be designer Clare Waight Keller’s name in ity, with Asos, Next and Marks & Spen-
Up initiative which may have weap- avoided as “nonsensical.” the history books, as well as setting the cer all recording falls in share prices, off
onized their black designer borrowed In a similar vein of common sense, the tone (high design, haute couture) for her the back of what Mike Ashley called “the
gowns but proved to be much more than actress Jameela Jamil has campaigned worst November ... in living history,” has
a fashion statement. The movement has for an end to airbrushing in photogra- brought into sharp focus the catastrophe
raised north of $21 million for a legal de- phy, citing her own mental health battles surrounding the high street. The effects
fense fund for women to pursue sexual caused by magazines changing her skin of constant discounting and rampant
harassment cases across all industries. color and physical shape. She has created product drops at lower and lower mar-
a powerful platform against the constant gins are combining to create one hell of
barrage of distorted imagery – now open a crash. This isn’t just the rise of online
to all through filters and apps on phones, shopping, it’s the culmination of decades
offering myriad ways for women to casti- of short-sighted, cynical, profit-driven
gate themselves for failing to fulfil a nar- consumerism. Maybe we just don’t want
row, outdated concept of “perfection.” any more of their poorly made tat?
We wait for mainstream beauty brands 5. Melania doesn’t care, or does she?
to take serious notice, but given that the I don’t know what was more “shock-
over-50s are a rising demographic force, ing” about this whole debacle. The fact

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 63 than, say, Kate Moss in something slinky. lived in extraordinary color, by the time
See also the rise of cozy “ambassadors” she’d been re-imagined as a Barbie (sans
that the first lady wore Zara, or that she Holly Willoughby or Clemmie Hooper, monobrow), and reduced to the muse for
took the opportunity of visiting immi- who has recently launched her own jew- a stockpile of floral headbands, the point
grant children to debut her statement of elry collection to the delight of her 585K was perhaps somewhat missed.
ill-intention to the world’s media with Insta-fans.
the back of her coat reading “I don’t really 10. Trial by trolls
care, do U?” I think we can all agree that 7. The art of the tourdrobe The role of “social media manager”
ultimately it just wasn’t a very nice jacket. might be something that you wouldn’t
Mrs. Trump hasn’t worn Zara since. Beyonce went on tour with predictably believe is an actual job, but it’s fast be-
major fashion results, while Gaga, not coming one of the most crucial hires a
6. Insta-mom mania only impressed with her turn in “A Star is brand can make. Let me explain. The
I don’t make up the rules, but with the Born,” but took on that red carpet for all popularization of the 1 million-follow-
democratization of narcissism that is the it was worth. er-strong Instagram account called
world of Instagram, the new style leaders Diet Prada, which “calls out” brands
shifting product by the bucket load are 8. SSMW (Smug Social Media Wed- for lazy copying of designs or perceived
more likely to be a Home Counties-based dings) designer transgressions, has made its
middle-aged mom in a M&S midi dress mark beyond the fashion industry bub-
Forget a 50-page OK! special. No ble, causing gossip hail storms faster
build up, no announcements and then than Beyonce can change in between
whoosh! A casual “oh shucks this old songs.
thing” silent dropping of an Instagram Dolce and Gabbana were forced to
post (followed by full blog of contractors cancel their show in Shanghai after a
and contributors if you’re Gwyneth Pal- social media campaign lambasting the
trow) is the new high-profile post nuptial duo’s poorly executed promotional films
power move. for the spectacle which never was. While
Prada is the latest Italian brand to be ac-
9. Frida florals cused of racism for its figurative offer-
ings seen in a New York store before go-
Instead of a mega-brand headliner, ing viral.
the V&A chose to profile the fascinating, 11. Accent-gate
equally heartbreaking and inspiring, When Hedi Slimane was announced
wardrobe of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. as the successor to Phoebe Philo at the
While fans of her work were enthralled then Céline, many fans worried that
by this esoteric consideration of a life her grown-up, intellectual, art-house
crowd approach would be quashed
by a designer who last showed thigh-
grazing minis and high-shine body-
con at Saint Laurent. Who would dress
the women so in thrall to her roomy
silhouettes and striking modern mini-
malism? Slimane’s first move was to
eradicate the acute accent Philo had
placed on the first “E” of the brand
label, with disgruntled fashion fans
even filling it back in with a Sharpie on
adverts around London and New York.
After unveiling his first collection in
Paris at the end of September, fears that
he would turn the house into a slash-
skirted, super-skinny, goth fest were prov-
en correct. And yet, even through their
consternation, no one could stop talking
about it, what it was, what it means for the

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world of women’s fashion … importance of understanding mental Susie Cave’s The Vampire’s Wife, the cult Charter for Climate Action, with Burb-
Ultimately it could all be a storm in a health issues, as well as an acute real- label worn everywhere from fields (see erry, H&M Group, Asos and Adidas sign-
ization that what might seem joyful and Alexa Chung, Olivia Wilde) to posh do’s ing up to its 16 pledges for sustainable
carefully planned expansion strategy. colorful from the outside, can be any- (Keira Knightley, Sienna Miller). Cover- practice. This year she also launched
The proof as ever will be at the cash reg- thing but. Spade brought an accessibility ing up is our new jam. the first-ever pair of vegan Stan Smiths,
ister. and sharp design eye to her collections, which have repeatedly sold out.
which paved the way for a flurry of af- 15. Bunion busters
12. Goodbye Kate Spade fordable brands for women. 17. The new bling era
The sad news of the 55-year-old de- I think we can all fathom why the If over-the-top dressing could always
signer’s death in June underlined the 13. Them too? trend for chunky, deluxe sneakers has be modeled by mad-outfitter and best
Given its archaic hierarchical struc- endured. We give thanks to whoever friend for a girl in need of a party dress
tures and lax attitude to workplace bul- turned orthopedic-level design into a (Awkwafina of “Crazy Rich Asians”), then
lies, it was perhaps but a matter of time style statement. we would be absolutely fine with that.
until the fashion industry faced up to 18. Medallion maketh the man
own day of dubious sexual etiquette 16. The fur has stopped flying Niche news from Keira Knightley’s
reckoning. With veganism up 800 percent in husband, James Righton, who made
14. Rock ’n’ Roll’s new prim the last two years, it’s no surprise that a commotion with his hairy-chested,
luxury labels have been falling over gold necklace adorned look. Some-
RIP, smudged kohl eyes, a ratty leopard themselves to declare the use of real thing for hairy men to consider, per-
print coat and splash of leather cover- fur as that most damning of phrases, haps. Or not. 
ing your bum. For the new self-respect- “unmodern.” Burberry, Gucci, Ver-
ing rock-woman (rather than “chick,” sace, Alexander McQueen, Armani,
#metoo, etc.) is in a high neck, frilled Mary Katrantzou and Armani have all
hem, dainty midi length dress. Likely by ditched it for faux.
In other positive news, Stella McCart-
ney, diligently flying the flag for an ethi-
cal, animal-friendly approach to fashion
for years, has spearheaded the Fashion

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DINING REVIEW

Citron Bistro: An ‘under-the-radar’ gem in the Shores

Honey Basil Salmon.

PHOTOS BY LEIGH GREEN

Pork Chop.

Mushroom
Risotto.

BY TINA RONDEAU Seared Tuna. until he set it off to the side. I liked Flourless
the sweet potato. Our compan- Chocolate Tarte.
Columnist For starters, I decided to have the clas-
sic Caesar salad ($7), my husband ordered ion’s ravioli was an excellent The reviewer dines anonymously at
When there’s only one restaurant a small beet and goat cheese salad ($8), vegetarian option. restaurants at the expense of Vero Beach
in town, it had better be a good and our companion opted Citron’s house 32963. 
one. salad ($7). The salads here (including the For dessert, we tried two
kale salad, which I’ve enjoyed on other of Citron’s house-made Hours:
Fortunately for residents of In- visits) are always wonderful. specialties – the Key Lime Daily, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
dian River Shores, Citron Bistro pie ($8) and the blueberry Beverages: Beer & Wine
– set among the oaks and palms Then for entrées, I went with one of bread pudding ($8). Either is a
in the heart of the Village Shops – the evening’s specials, a panko and herb great way to end the meal. Address:
is about as good a restaurant as you encrusted yellowtail snapper ($36); my With an appetizer, entrée and a 6260 North A1A,
could hope for. husband chose the day’s fresh catch, modest bottle of wine, a party of two Indian River Shores
grilled swordfish ($32); and our com- should be able to dine at the Citron Bistro
Jay and Joan McLaughlin have given panion decided to try the butternut for about $110 to $120. Phone:
residents of the northern side of our squash ravioli ($22). For those who have not yet discovered 772-231-6556
island – in a manner similar to their it, we would describe Citron Bistro as an
restaurant on Manhattan’s Upper East My yellowtail snapper was a very nice “under-the-radar” gem.
Side (which is going strong entering its piece of fresh fish, served in an Asian- The food is as consistently good as
35th year) – a close-to-perfect “neigh- inspired coconut and curry sauce, and any served in fancy dining establish-
borhood joint” for a pretty nice neigh- topped by a giant shrimp. A great dish. ments. The only thing some people find
borhood. lacking are cocktails.
My husband’s swordfish filet was We would also remind those plan-
After we decided to have dinner at Cit- a thing of beauty, served with a tasty ning a visit to come on the early side.
ron Bistro last Tuesday, there was only roasted corn and shrimp salsa, but Citron Bistro’s agreement with Indian
one more big decision to make: whether slightly overwhelmed – he said – by a River Shores is that everyone will be
to dine inside or out. towering mound of sweet potato mash out and on their way home by 9:30,
meaning that diners are not seated af-
We booked ahead (always a good idea ter 8 p.m.
here) and indicated we would prefer It seems a bit early to us as well, but
to dine al fresco. But when we arrived, I reckon it is a small price to pay to have
even though there were several groups a great neighborhood bistro toward the
of people enjoying dinner under the northern end of the island.
colorful blue and green umbrellas in
the courtyard, the night seemed a bit I welcome your comments, and encour-
chillier than we had anticipated – and age you to send feedback to me at tina@
the hostess graciously offered to seat us verobeach32963.com.
in the warm, inviting dining room.

Our server quickly brought a basket of
bread and took our drink order, a bottle
of a medium priced ($46) chardonnay.

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Two wine scandals could have far-reaching consequences

BY DAVE MCINTYRE
The Washington Post

As the new year approaches, vino- wine world, especially since Wagner The brouhaha didn’t have the sen- rejected $4 million worth of grapes he
philes look forward to choosing spe- was just selling a brand, without vine- sationalism or national cultural rami- had contracted from vineyards in Or-
cial wines for our holiday celebrations. yards or a winery. fications of the rosé scandal, in which egon’s Rogue Valley, claiming the fruit
This is also a good time to look back French authorities last spring cited was tainted by smoke from the region’s
on the year just passed, not only to re- Skip ahead to September, when unscrupulous merchants for passing wildfires over the summer. While his
member great bottles enjoyed but to Oregon vintners and state officials off cheap Spanish rosé as the real deal critics were quick to link the rejection
take note of events that might affect claimed that Wagner, through his cur- from France. But it illustrates why we to the labeling controversy, Wagner’s
the taste of wine in the year to come. rent company, Copper Cane Wines consumers should know the rules so concern over smoke taint is shared by
and Provisions, was putting deceptive we can be confident we are getting many growers in California, the Pa-
Here are a couple stories from 2018 labels on two brands of his wine, called what we think we are paying for. cific Northwest and even Australia as
will probably reverberate in 2019 and Elouan and Willametter Journal. wildfires become more prevalent. 
beyond. As the controversy raged, Wagner
The wines were made with Oregon
The Court of Master Sommeliers lost grapes that were trucked to Wagner’s
some of its luster with a major cheat- facility in California’s Napa Valley.
ing scandal. Over the past decade, Federal law requires that such wines
the Court enjoyed a wave of celebrity, be labeled simply “Oregon,” without
typified by the movie “Somm” and its use of more specific and prestigious
sequels (the third installment was re- American Viticultural Areas such as
leased this autumn). The movies lion- Willamette Valley.
ized the Court’s rigorous certification
program and the three tests – theory, Wagner’s critics claimed he was
service and tasting – candidates must pulling an end run around the regula-
pass to earn the coveted red lapel pin tions with the name Willametter Jour-
of a master sommelier. nal (an exclusive label for Total Wine &
More stores) and its obvious reference
The court came to symbolize the to the Willamette Valley. They also ob-
rising professionalism of the somme- jected to references to the Willamette,
lier trade at a time when America’s Rogue and Umpqua valleys on labels
restaurants were experiencing a re- and marketing materials for Wagner’s
naissance and diners were becoming Elouan pinot noir. Wagner dismissed
increasingly savvy about their vino. the complaints as sour grapes over the
market success of his brands.
In October, a few weeks after herald-
ing its largest-ever class of new master In November, the federal Alcohol
sommeliers, the Court announced and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
that an exam proctor had revealed in- sided with Oregon and revoked its prior
formation on some of the wines in the approval for Wagner’s labels, ruling he
tasting exam to an unknown number could no longer refer to Oregon appel-
of the candidates. lation names on his 2018 Oregon wines.

The Court’s board decided to strip
all 24 of its new masters of their titles;
the offending proctor was excommu-
nicated from the court altogether. Six
of the defrocked somms passed the
tasting test again in December and
had their titles restored.

Ultimately, the sommelier scandal
won’t directly affect our restaurant
dining experiences. But it could tar-
nish the luster of the master somme-
lier title, with the professional and
financial benefits it conveys. Younger
somms could be less inclined to pur-
sue the title, or the profession itself.
And that would be unfortunate.

Another controversy that stirred the
lees of wine lovers this year brought
attention to arcane labeling laws and
the difficulty of knowing sometimes
exactly where the wine in your bottle
comes from.

The story features Joe Wagner, the
California vintner who created the
wildly successful Meiomi label of pi-
not noir and chardonnay, then sold
it in 2015 to Constellation Brands for
$315 million. The deal shocked the

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PETS

Bonz says McCormick would spice up anyone’s life

Hi Dog Buddies! Dad Dom is from Baltimore, into swimmin.’ Once I thought
which also happens to be
This week I hadda super intrest- where that big spice compa- Daddy was drownin,’ so I leaped
ing innerview with a Big Dog cleverly ny is from – McCormick. SO
disguised as a Liddle Dog. McCormick – waa-laa – they decided that in to save him. Turns out he
Del Brocco Riippa is a rescue Yorkie would be the perfect spice-
with Perpetually Perky Ears, big dark related name for me.” wasn’t drownin,’ but I almost
eyes, anna shiny gold-ish coat which
he wears in a stylish Puppy Cut. “Great story, McCormick! An did. So HE hadda save ME.
– great name!”
He an his Dad met me an my assis- “When Dad an Daddy are
tant at the door. McCormick was all “Thanks. I agree. So, here’s
waggy an kissy with my assistant but, how I got my Forever Famly: gone, I sit in my favrite bed by
when I introduced myself – “Good Back in 2011, My Dads were livin’
morning! I’m Bonzo the Columnist!” – in a teeny apartment in L.A. an the low window next to the front
he said, “Do you have some ID?” wanted a rescue dog. An it had
to be liddle. (Not that I consider door so I can peek out an watch
“Um, sure.” I handed him my busi- myself liddle. I prefer Space Con-
ness card. servative.) Anyhoo, they rescue- for them. When I see ’em pack-
dog-shopped on line, found my
He looked it over carefully. “OK. profile picksure on the Kenmar in’ their suitcases, I run over an
Seems to be in order.” He trotted over site, an knew I was IT! I was 2-ish
for the Wag-and-Sniff, then said, “I, at the time. My Dads hadda get checked jump in. I get a liddle (well, a
of course, am McCormick Del Brocco out to be sure they were worthy of me.
Riippa. This is my Dad, Dominic Del Which they were, thank Lassie, cuz I lot) anxious when they’re gone.
Brocco. My Daddy, Nick Riippa, is out knew they were IT, too.
doin’ stuff. Do come in. We’ll sit in the I think they should BOTH be
living room.” “On my very first day with my new
famly, I had a Shopping Adventure. McCormick here At All Times. Is that too
McCormick’s house was decorated L.A. is VERY pooch-frenly, so I could PHOTO: BENJAMIN THACKER much to ask?
for the holidays: very pretty an festive. go in most stores. I think my new Dads
“Great tree,” I commented. got a liddle carried away in Tar-ZHAY, “I’m not a huge fan of fellow
cuz I rode inna cart an got to pick my
“Thank you,” McCormick replied, own stuff – beds, collars, toys, food, pooches (present company ex-
and added, “Even though it’s a tree, it’s treats an more toys.”
Off Limits, you know.” cepted). My two besties are hu-
“EXcellent!” I commented.
“No worries. I’m familiar with the “Fer sure. Except later I ree-lized I we used on the front of our Christmas man: Auntie Misty, I’ve known her for
ChristmasTree Exception,” I assured him. have No Interest In Toys. Whatsoever.
Oh, an, here’s something majorly paw- card. Of, course, we thanked Mr. Mc- YEARS. She’s been pals with my Dads
“Of course. Can’t be too careful. So, some: I have a star on the Hollywood
how does this work? Q-an-A, I suppose.” Walk of Fame. Sort of.” Cormick pro-FUSE-ly, in ab-SEN-cha. since back in L.A. Now she lives right
“This’ll be a good one,” I thought to
“Exactly. First, I’d love to know how myself, pencil poised. True story.” here in my neighborhood, so I get to see
you got that cool name. An then, how “On our first Christmas together,
you an your Dads got together.” me an Dad had the coolest idea for “Shut the doghouse door,” I ex- her a lot. It’s great! Then there’s Dad’s
our Christmas card. See, we lived real
“Right-o! Well, my Daddy Nick’s near the Walk of Fame, an Dad re- claimed, impressed. mom, GamGam, she’s a Snowbird.
family always had Golden Retrievers, membered he’d seen a star for the TV
an they were all named after spices – actor and newsguy, Larry McCormick. “Now, I pretty much run the house. Me an her sit on the couch an watch
Cinnamon, Rosie, Sage, Ginger – like SO, I carefully sat on the ‘Larry’ part,
that. My Dads thought it was a great and Dad snapped a picksure, which I’m very tidy, and I keep Dad an Dad- Hallmark Channel together, while she
idea but, by the time I came along, all
the cool spice names had been taken. dy PUNK-chew-ull. I don’t know how drinks her coffee an gives me the BEST
An they sure didn’t wanna name me
Fenugreek. Well, as it turns out, my they made it without me. Dinner for Ears-to-Toes massages EVER.”

example, is at 5 p.m. An I don’t mean 5 Heading home, I was feelin’ pretty

oh 4, either. I do have a liddle trouble festive, thinkin’ about all the rescue

with time zone changes, like when we pets who are celebratin’ the holidays

go out to Cali.” with wonderful Forever Famlies. An

“Do you enjoy travellin’? Seems like about Space Conservative big-dog-in-

you do a lot.” his-heart McCormick, who is spicing

“I love it I travel evrywhere with my up the lives of his two loving Dads.

Dads. Onna plane, I ride under the

seat. (Being Space Conservative, an The Bonz
all.) I also enjoy ridin’ in the car. I’ve
been to Virginia, Minn-uh-SO-duh,

DC, Baltimore, Savannah, Charleston, Don’t Be Shy
Key West.”
We are always looking for pets with
“What’s your homelife like? Any interesting stories.
pooch pals?” To set up an interview, email

“I have a big yard to play in. I do a

lotta the usual squirrel chasin.’ Liz-

ards? Meh. I enjoy sunnin’ myself. [email protected].
Even though we have a pool, I’m not

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ON FAITH

Think deeply about all of the New Year’s possibilities

BY REV. DRS. CASEY AND BOB BAGGOTT new possibilities to take root in us. you have not yet brought to the light? mold us. Nothing need remain static
Columnists And how might we encourage those Are there longings to pursue? Wishes and unchanging. After all, we’re
modest changes of heart? Paintner to acknowledge? If you’ve stifled any aboard the earth which will spin 365
How do you celebrate the New claims that intentional and focused persistent dreams, why not recon- times and circle the sun once more
Year? We’ve hailed the dawn of a fresh reflection is a great staring point. sider their value to you. Possibilities before the next New Year comes. The
year in a whole variety of ways. We’ve Here are a few of her suggestions for abound – and so could your dreams. vantage point and the options before
danced till the clock struck midnight. life-changing reflection. us are constantly renewing them-
We’ve watched the famed ball drop in Of course, there are countless oth- selves. No wonder the One we wor-
Times Square. We’ve had quiet sup- Reflect on preparing. Before rush- er fruitful reflections possible for us, ship says, “Behold I am making all
pers with friends and family. We’ve ing headlong into the New Year, stop and there really is ample opportunity things new.” 
attended boisterous parties. And no and assess. Listen to your life, start- to engage in them and let them slowly
matter what else we’ve done, we’ve ing on the inside. What murmurings
made resolutions. Year in and year do your hear? Is anything new puls-
out, on New Year’s Day we’ve set out ing and stirring? Is there a door wait-
to change something for the better – ing to be opened or a threshold to
usually ourselves. But this year, we’re cross to a new beginning? Before you
changing the drill. This year, instead set out, take stock – prepare.
of resolving we’re reflecting.
Reflect on reconciliation. Look back
Christine Valters Paintner, Ph.D. thoughtfully across the past year. Can
has written a journal entitled “Cross- you identify any relationships that
ing the Threshold: New Year, New need repair? Perhaps there is some-
Beginnings,” in which she offers one to whom you owe an apology for
suggestions for welcoming the New a hurt you caused intentionally or
Year and entering it meaningfully. even unintentionally. Could you ask
Paintner notes that while resolu- for forgiveness? Perhaps someone has
tions are well and good, they often wounded you. Can you offer forgive-
aim too high. She suggests that we ness? The mending of ruptured bonds
would fail less frequently at our lofty is a way to open our hearts to richer
resolutions if we first cultivated some and more significant relationships.
modest changes of heart that might Allow your relationships to reflect the
enable the bigger and more dramatic freshness of the New Year – reconcile.

Reflect on what you love. Think
about all the people and all the activ-
ities and all the ideas you most love.
What if the New Year were filled with
more encounters with them? Think of
a way to sprinkle the days ahead with
all that is beloved to you. Wouldn’t
life feel more deeply nourishing and
sustaining and delightful if every-
thing and everyone you loved played
a more prominent role in it? Recon-
sider love.

Reflect on your dreams. The New
Year arrives at the season of the year
in which daylight is shortest and dark-
ness most pronounced. Let the shad-
ows of this season encourage your
dreams. Do you harbor some hopes

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CALENDAR

ONGOING 28|29 Riverside Theatre Howl at and Main Street Vero Beach, with champagne 4|6 Vero Beach Coastal Classic, USGA
the Moon Kiss 2018 Good- reception, dinner, dancing and floor shows by and AAU gymnastics competitive
Vero Beach Museum of Art - 150 Years of bye Party, 7:30 p.m. & 8:30 p.m., with Live on New Deco Orchestra, ball drop and fireworks at regional and national qualifier at Intergenera-
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temporary Art from the Rubell Family Collec- JANUARY 5 H.A.L.O. Chase your Tail 5K Run/Walk, 7:30
tion thru Jan. 6. 28-30 Nights of Lights Celebration, a.m. from Sebastian Community Center to
6 to 7:30 p.m. at McKee Bo- 1 Centennial Resolution Run 5K presented support the H.A.L.O. no-kill shelter. 772-589-7297
Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge tours, tanical Garden, with holiday lights and decora- by Run Vero, 10 a.m. at Riverside Park fol-
8 to 10 a.m. Wednesdays through March. Free; tions, vintage band organ and large-scale model lowed by 10:45 a.m. kids run and post-race fes- 5 Celebrate the Arts Festival: ‘100 Years of
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DECEMBER 30|31 Ballet Vero Beach presents 4|5 Ballet Vero Beach presents Pre- performances and children’s activities 10 a.m. to
the original production, mieres, with company premiers 2 p.m. at Riverside Theatre. Free.
27-29 Wintergreen Night Lights, Nutcracker on the Indian River, 8 p.m. Sun., 2 staged by choreographers Matthew Carter, Ariel
5 to 8 p.m. at the Environ- p.m. Mon. at Vero Beach High School PAC, fea- Grossman and Camilio Rodriguez, 8 p.m. Fri.; 2 5|6 Waldo Sexton Homestead Days tours
mental Learning Center, with live entertain- tures a local take on the original ballet. $10 to p.m. and 8 p.m. Sat. at Vero Beach High School of Sexton’s 1914 homestead, with
ment, crafts, holiday-inspired crafts, games and $75. 772-905-2651 PAC. $10 to $75. 772-905-2651 tales from his family members. Sat. 10 a.m. to 4
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costs at discoverelc.org/wintergreen-night- 31 Diamonds are Forever New Year’s Eve 4|5 Riverside Theatre Comedy Zone 7:30
lights. 772-589-5050 Centennial Celebration, 8 p.m. at Heri- p.m. & 9:30 p.m., with Live on the Loop 5 to April 28 - Seward Johnson exhibit, ‘Cel-
tage Center and along 14th Avenue in Down- free entertainment at 6:30 p.m. 772-231-6990 ebrating the Familiar’ at McKee Botanical
town Vero Beach hosted by Vero Heritage Inc. Garden, featuring 20 bronze figures at human
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REAL ESTATE

Harborside Marsh Island home has nautical feel

BY SAMANTHA ROHLFING BAITA lagoon. It is a gated island sanctuary design includes clean lines, durable, been its only residents. Gillingham
Staff Writer with its own charming cove, deep wa- handsome materials, and highly ef- said they especially like the fact that
ter marina and ocean access that only ficient use of every square foot of its there is no home on the west side, “so
Marsh Island, a 32-home, palm- a fortunate few can call home. generous 3,079 square feet of air-con- we’re not sandwiched in.”
punctuated boating community, is ditioned living space, as befits a sea-
situated between the barrier island The dockside estate at 2945 Marsh worthy vessel. From the first-floor master bed-
and the mainland, embraced on three Island Lane is a mariner’s dream, room, you can walk out a pair of
sides by the beautiful Indian River airy, spacious and smartly designed The homeowners, Tom and Darby double French doors to your private
with a wonderful nautical feel. The Gillingham, built the home and have boat slip, a few steps from the house.

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Toss your gear aboard and head south
along the Intracoastal Waterway to
Vero Beach, Fort Pierce and Stuart, or
north to the Sebastian Inlet that pro-
vides access to the blue Atlantic and
the Bahamas.

The slip is a very special, much-
coveted feature of the home. Slips in
Marsh Island typically are acquired
separately from the homes, and often
are not in such close proximity. The
slip here, which can accommodate a
44-foot boat, couldn’t be more conve-

nient and is included in the price.
The home is entered via a charm-

ing pool courtyard with a custom-
made gate. The Gillinghams took the
gate design, a crane and cattails, to a
welder who created the one-of-a-kind
piece.

A walkway leads past the swim-
ming pool to the solid mahogany
main entry door, a first taste of the
wonderful, shipshape interior and
the home’s light, bright, nautical per-
sonality.

On the marina side of the house is
another lovely outdoor space overlook-

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ing the cove, a long, covered verandah thedral ceiling, glorious mahogany “captain’s bench” includes handy and glass doors, the home has an airy
with columned arches. There is a grill- floors and a very special feature – a bookshelves, a setup that in days past open feel upstairs and down.
ing station and a “marina room,” spe- wall-to-wall, built-in unit that in- would have allowed a ship’s captain
cially built to stash rods, coolers and corporates a mahogany daybed to relax, read charts, peruse the man- Another set of French doors lead
other boat gear near the dock. flanked by white louver-front cabi- ifest, or drift into slumber to the rock- from the living room to the home of-
fice (study/library), where custom-

Back inside, solid mahogany – the nets (one with generous wine storage) ing of the sea. built white cabinetry features ma-
go-to wood of shipbuilders for centu- with shelves above. The living room opens to the ma- hogany counters and shelves.
ries – is used liberally for floors, built-
ins, counters and stairway treads. Gillingham explained that it “mim- rina via double French doors, as do With its high coffered ceiling, the
ics the captain’s quarters in the stern most other first-floor rooms. With country kitchen is a smile-induc-
The living room impresses imme- of an old ship.” Beneath a window white, volume ceilings and plenty of ing delight, boasting French doors
diately with its lofty, two-story ca- against the “bulkhead,” a handsome ambient light via an array of windows to both the pool courtyard and the

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marina-side loggia. The green gran- convection oven. At the opposite side of the home, whisper blue ceiling. French doors
ite countertops and sea-green tile There is a cozy, cushioned break- the master suite completes the main open onto the pool courtyard, and
splashes are simply gorgeous, and the floor. The whimsical yet practical you need only raise your head from
floors are imported Italian stone. fast bench – which opens for extra multisided master bedroom is en- the pillow for a perfect “good morn-
storage within – a deep farmer’s sink, hanced with crown molding, and ing” view.
The appliances will lure even the and a built-in pantry with spice racks. soothes with pale yellow walls and
If you are not especially perky upon

most tentative of cooks: paneled The dining room’s tray ceiling,
KitchenAid double-door fridge with beautiful millwork – crown mold-
freezer drawer; KitchenAid micro- ing, chair rail and wainscoting – and
wave; paneled Bosch dishwasher; French doors to the courtyard en-
Miele oven; and Thermador stain- sure pleasant repasts, whether casual
less-steel gas range with grill and a family meals or formal dinners.

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waking, there is a handy morning bar gleaming white with mahogany
with fridge only steps away where treads, leads to a pair of carpeted
coffee can be ready and waiting. guest suites – one overlooking the
pool courtyard; the other with French
The spacious, aqua-and-cream- doors that open onto a covered balco-
hued master bath is definitely an ny that overlooks the marina.
“ahhh”-inspiring aspect of the mas-
ter suite. It actually wraps around the Pause on the second-floor landing
bedroom, and includes two roomy to take in a gorgeous view of the living
walk-in closets, big double vanity room and its soaring two-story ceiling.
and a large walk-in shower. The suite
also includes a linen closet and laun- As is often the case, the Gilling-
dry room with Samsung washer and hams are moving to be closer to their
dryer, a sink, and plenty of cloths rods children. Of the beautiful “nautical”
and cabinetry. home they lovingly built and will be
leaving, Gillingham says in parting,
Just off the mahogany foyer is a “We love this house. It’s been terrific
powder room. The open staircase, living here.” 

VITAL STATISTICS
2945 MARSH ISLAND LANE

Neighborhood: Marsh Island
Year built: 2007

Lot size: 65 feet by 134 feet
Home size: 3,079 square feet under air; 3,939 square feet under roof

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3 full baths, 1 half-bath
Additional features: Mahogany and Italian stone floors; vaulted/cathe-
dral ceilings; his/hers walk-in closets; single owner; impact resistant
windows; sunrise and sunset views; whole-house generator; 2-bay
garage; private dock; deep water marina; metal roof; irrigation sprinkler;
pool; clubhouse; security system; gated community; recessed lighting
Listing agency: Premier Estate Properties
Listing agent: Cindy O’Dare, 772-234-5071

Listing price: $1,570,000

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How much should first-time homebuyers be spending?

BY KENNETH R. HARNEY from an affordably modest 2.3 to a says he has watched pricing rules-of- rying student-loan debts requiring
hyper-expensive 5.0. The top 10 least- thumb ratios in his market area push hundreds of dollars a month in repay-
Washington Post affordable markets had median buyer higher for a couple of decades – from ments.
incomes that were 51 percent higher three times income in the late 1980s
New research sheds fresh light than those in the 10 most affordable to four times income at the height of “Student debts are killing these
on one of the most frequently asked areas. the housing boom in 2006. guys,” he told me, because the pay-
home-buying questions, especially ments knock applicants’ DTIs beyond
for first-timers: With our annual in- Pittsburgh, with a 2.3 ratio, was the But qualifying for a specific loan what’s acceptable even under loos-
come, what price house can we af- most affordable housing market for amount – which sets the upper limit ened guidelines. For debt-burdened
ford? Is there some handy rule of first-timers. It was followed closely on what you can buy – cannot really individuals like these, there is no
thumb? by Cleveland (2.4), Cincinnati (2.6) be reduced to a ratio, he says. It’s all price-to-income ratio rule of thumb.
and Oklahoma City (2.7). In metro- about buyers’ individual circum- They are out of the game.
Decades ago, a commonly quoted politan Chicago, the ratio was 2.9; stances. He sees applicants with good
price-to-income guideline was that in Miami 3.5; New York 3.6; Wash- incomes and credit but who are car- Marty Soller, a real estate agent
you can afford a house that costs ington 3.8; and Boston 3.9. The least with Coldwell Banker King Thomp-
about two times your gross annual affordable markets, not surprisingly, son in the Columbus, Ohio, area, sees
household income. So back then, were along the West Coast: San Di- the same problem holding back many
if you and your spouse or partner ego, where the price-to-income ratio would-be first-timers, complicated in
earned a combined $50,000 a year, hit 4.5; San Francisco (4.6) and San some cases by child-care costs that
you could probably afford a $100,000 Jose (5.0). can run “easily $1,000 a month per
house. In later decades, the ratio child.”
crept up to three times income, and In metropolitan Washington, first-
even higher in some areas. timers bought houses or condos with The takeaway here? Note that the
a median price of $355,000. In the new study focused on the ratios that
So what is it today? A study by hous- New York metro, the median was buyers across the country actually
ing researchers at the American En- $365,000. In San Francisco, $560,000; experienced last year, which turned
terprise Institute’s Center on Hous- in San Jose, $650,000. Imagine hav- out to be a median 3.3 times income
ing Markets and Finance came up ing to save up your money to buy for the cost of their first home. Your
with some intriguing answers. They your first home for more than a half- own price limit, however, may well
examined the incomes, home prices million bucks, and the place you buy turn on issues directly related to you,
and square footage associated with is a two-bedroom, 1,200-square-foot especially the monthly debts you’re
the purchase transactions of 543,000 starter home – yikes! lugging around. 
first-timers during 2017. Stripped of
individuals’ identities, the data came How do first-timers manage to do
from the actual loan files of buyers it? One crucial element is that there
who obtained mortgages from Fan- are relatively generous financing op-
nie Mae, Freddie Mac, the Federal tions compared with previous de-
Housing Administration (FHA), VA cades: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
and Rural Housing Services in the 50 offer 3-percent-down options and
largest U.S. metropolitan areas. As a have begun permitting applicants’
group, these agencies’ loans account debt-to-income ratios (DTIs) to go as
for approximately 90 percent of all high as 50 percent. FHA offers first-
first-time home purchases. timers not only low minimum down
payments (3.5 percent) but also ex-
What researchers Edward Pinto ceptionally sympathetic treatment
and Tobias Peter found is there is no on credit issues and the mortgage
magic price-to-income rule of thumb industry’s highest DTIs – in excess of
for gauging affordability that fits ev- 50 percent. VA loans require no down
erywhere, although the median ratio payment.
nationwide was 3.3. As with every-
thing in real estate, location plays a Paul Skeens, president of Colonial
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REAL ESTATE

Developers offered final
amnesty on overdue fees

BY KATHLEEN SLOAN Larger buildings and homes are as-
Staff Writer sessed more ERUs.

The county is offering a third and When the recession hit, about 25
final amnesty to residential develop- projects didn’t get built, Utilities Fi-
ers who got caught short during the nance Manager Cindy Corrente said,
Great Recession and are still suffer- and as time went by some of the de-
ing its effects. velopers stopped paying for their re-
served ERUs or “service availability”
A local building boom preceded the bills.
recession, cresting between 2004 and
2008, according to County Commis- Fees vary but in most cases are
sioner Tim Zorc. It was a time when in the $25 to $30 per month per
developers, who may or may not have house range. That
had firm projects, reserved water and
wastewater capacity for land they means if a developer
owned in order to attract buyers or reserved capacity for a 50-home
investors who wanted “shovel ready” subdivision, the monthly tab would
properties. be between $1,250 and $1,500 per
month, month after month, year
The developers paid impact fees after year, on top of other carrying
and took on monthly “service avail- costs such as property taxes and in-
ability fees” before pulling building terest on loans.
permits for new subdivisions or even
having firm backing for their proj- Developers owed close to $6 mil-
ects, because only a limited amount lion in base and late fees at the end of
of capacity was available and they September, Corrente said. The top six
didn’t want to get left out as the boom developers in arrears have 882 water
accelerated. ERUs and 876 wastewater ERUs on
the books, according to her report.
Then the recession hit.
Utilities Director Vincent Burke Indian River County Commis-
said, “Once the infrastructure is built sioners want to clear up the debt
owed, but before foreclosing on the
Monthly service avail- properties, they are offering a third
ability fees reimburse and final amnesty, the ordinance
the county for the recur- approved after a public hearing on
ring costs to maintain Tuesday, Dec. 18.
the capacity. If not paid,
other customers have to The county will waive the $2-a-
subsidize the utility for month late fees and 1.5 percent
monthly interest that have accrued
those expenses. over the years if the developer pays
the base fee charges by March 18,
- Utilities Director 2019. The offer is only being extend-
Vincent Burke ed to developers who did not receive
and abuse amnesty previously. Late
with impact fees paid by the devel- fees and interest constitute about
oper, the county maintains that ca- $114,000 of the $6 million debt.
pacity. Monthly service availability
fees reimburse the county for the re- To protect its interest the county
curring costs to maintain the capac- has filed liens on properties where
ity. If not paid, other customers have fees are in arrears, which clouds the
to subsidize the utility for those ex- titles.
penses.”
Zorc said the amnesty is an oppor-
The “service availability fee” is tunity for developers to clear up debt,
based upon “Equivalent Residential making their property salable.
Units” equal to 250 gallons of water
usage a day. A typical single-family The commission approved a fol-
home is assigned one ERU for water low-up ordinance after holding a
and one ERU for wastewater by the second public hearing. It will al-
county when calculating a develop- low developers and others to with-
ment’s capacity needs and charges. draw their request for ERUs within
24 months after paying impact fees,
giving them an out if their project
doesn’t come to fruition. 

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Critics slam plan to eliminate home-sale appraisals

BY KENNETH R. HARNEY eral Housing Administration (FHA) Sacramento, says the financial regu- praisal represents 0.14 percent of the
Washington Post or guaranteed by the Department of lators’ claim that cost is a motivating cost. For a home buyer, a professional
Veterans Affairs (VA). factor in their proposal is bogus. opinion of value serves as a check on
The Trump administration wants whether the house is priced too high.
to eliminate professional apprais- The new proposal would increase “In reality,” he says, “the appraisal
als on a large number of home-sale the $250,000 ceiling to $400,000, sig- is one of the least expensive elements Pat Turner, an appraiser active in
transactions – a move that critics say nificantly expanding the reach of the in a transaction, especially when the Richmond market, told me that if
could push the country back toward no-appraisal approach. The agencies compared to what loan officers and the regulators’ goal is to reduce time
the see-no-evil days of mortgage estimate that if their plan had been the banks make.” and costs, they should cut back on the
lending that preceded the housing in place during 2017, about 214,000 role of “appraisal management com-
crash. home transactions would have been Yet at the same time, it is one of the panies,” middlemen who add any-
affected. The median existing home most important for consumers. On a
Just before Thanksgiving, the ad- price nationwide in October was $350,000 home purchase, a $500 ap- CONTINUED ON PAGE 79
ministration’s top financial regula- $255,400, according to the National
tors – the Federal Deposit Insurance Association of Realtors, far below the
Corp., the Federal Reserve and the proposed $400,000 threshold.
Treasury Department’s Office of the
Comptroller of the Currency – issued Appraisers are reacting to the reg-
a joint proposal that would make tra- ulators’ plan with outrage – not sur-
ditional appraisals unnecessary for prising given the dent it could leave
in their incomes. But appraisers say

many new mortgages originated for the issue goes far beyond money and
less than $400,000. instead gets to the “safety and sound-
ness” responsibilities the federal
Instead of a formal appraisal, these agencies have concerning banks and
homes would receive an “evaluation” mortgage lenders. Without a truly
by individuals who have no appraisal independent, professional valuation
licenses or certification and would of a home – its interior, exterior and
not be subject to current state regula- recent comparable sales – the door
tory oversight requirements that gov- could be open to more loans on hous-
ern appraisers. The evaluators could es with inflated appraisals designed
be an “independent bank employee” to “hit the number” needed by the
or unnamed “third part[ies].” They lender to close the deal.
would, however, have to be “com-
petent” and possess “knowledge of James L. Murrett, president of the
the market, location and type of real Appraisal Institute, the country’s larg-
property being valued.” est group representing appraisers,
says adoption of the plan would repre-
The goal in loosening standards sent “a return to the loan production-
is to lower costs and reduce time in driven environment seen during the
home-mortgage transactions, ac- leadup to the financial crisis, when
cording to the agencies. There is appraisal and risk management were
already an exemption from manda- thrown aside to make more – not bet-
tory appraisals for new mortgages ter – loans. Apparently, the nation’s
less than $250,000 when a loan is not bank regulators have learned nothing
intended to be sold to government- from that experience.”
backed investors such as Fannie Mae
or Freddie Mac, insured by the Fed- Ryan Lundquist, an appraiser in

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REAL ESTATE

Real Estate Sales on the Barrier Island: Dec. 14 to Dec. 20

The barrier island real estate market slowed a bit in anticipation of the holidays with 7 transactions closing, including
two for more than $3 million.

The top sale of the week was of the longtime oceanfront estate of Leonor Gonzalez, widow of the developer of The
Moorings. The property at 2255 Windward Way was listed March 6 for $6 million. The asking price was more recently
$4.5 million. The sale closed on Dec. 14 for $3.75 million.

The seller of the property was represented by Judy Hargarten of The Moorings Realty Sales Co. The purchaser was
represented by Erika Ross, also of The Moorings Realty Sales Co.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS

SUBDIVISION ADDRESS LISTED ORIGINAL MOST RECENT SOLD SELLING
ASKING PRICE ASKING PRICE PRICE

$387,500
SEA OAKS 8857 LAKESIDE CIRCLE 4/27/2018 $425,000 $400,000 12/18/2018
$825,000
OCEAN OAKS EAST 2220 E OCEAN OAKS LANE 5/15/2018 $850,000 $850,000 12/14/2018
$3,000,000
RIOMAR BAY 601 LAKE DRIVE 11/26/2018 $3,395,000 $3,395,000 12/14/2018

TOWNHOMES, VILLAS, CONDOS, MULTIFAMILY AND INVESTMENT

RIVERWALK 4601 HIGHWAY A1A, #506 11/7/2018 $299,000 $299,000 12/20/2018 $280,000
VERO BEACH HOTEL AND CLUB 3500 OCEAN DRIVE, #202 11/1/2018 $324,900 $324,900 12/14/2018 $288,500
VERO BEACH HOTEL AND CLUB 3500 OCEAN DRIVE, #204 10/16/2018 $335,000 $335,000 12/14/2018 $305,000

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Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Sea Oaks, Address: 8857 Lakeside Circle Subdivision: Ocean Oaks East, Address: 2220 E Ocean Oaks Lane

Listing Date: 4/27/2018 Listing Date: 5/15/2018
Original Price: $425,000 Original Price: $850,000
Recent Price: $400,000 Recent Price: $850,000
Sold: 12/18/2018 Sold: 12/14/2018
Selling Price: $387,500 Selling Price: $825,000
Listing Agent: Sam Robbins Listing Agent: Debbie Bell

Selling Agent: Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. Selling Agent: Berkshire Hathaway Florida

Michelle Rosenberg Kelly Fischer

Susie Wilson Real Estate PA Treasure Coast Sotheby’s Intl

Subdivision: Riomar Bay, Address: 601 Lake Drive Subdivision: Vero Beach Hotel and Club, Address: 3500 Ocean Drive, #204

Listing Date: 11/26/2018 Listing Date: 10/16/2018
Original Price: $3,395,000 Original Price: $335,000
Recent Price: $3,395,000 Recent Price: $335,000
Sold: 12/14/2018 Sold: 12/14/2018
Selling Price: $3,000,000 Selling Price: $305,000
Listing Agent: Matilde Sorensen Listing Agent: Sherry Brown

Selling Agent: Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. Selling Agent: Treasure Coast Sotheby’s Intl

Jane Schwiering & Lucy Hendricks Sherry Brown

Berkshire Hathaway Florida Treasure Coast Sotheby’s Intl

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REAL ESTATE

Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Riverwalk, Address: 4601 Highway A1A, #506 Subdivision: Vero Beach Hotel and Club, Address: 3500 Ocean Drive, #202

Listing Date: 11/7/2018 Listing Date: 11/1/2018
Original Price: $299,000 Original Price: $324,900
Recent Price: $299,000 Recent Price: $324,900
Sold: 12/20/2018 Sold: 12/14/2018
Selling Price: $280,000 Selling Price: $288,500
Listing Agent: Sandra Alexander Listing Agent: Beth Ann Rardin

Selling Agent: Treasure Coast Sotheby’s Intl Selling Agent: Rardin Real Estate LLC

Beth Livers Sherry Brown

Berkshire Hathaway Florida Treasure Coast Sotheby’s Intl

Subdivision: Racquet Club of Vero, Address: 3939 Ocean Drive, #210C Subdivision: Park Shores, Address: 121 E Park Shores Circle, #30E

Listing Date: 11/3/2017 Listing Date: 10/18/2018
Original Price: $335,000 Original Price: $375,000
Recent Price: $300,000 Recent Price: $375,000
Sold: 12/7/2018 Sold: 12/13/2018
Selling Price: $280,000 Selling Price: $375,000
Listing Agent: Walter Davis Listing Agent: Mary Pat Slater

Selling Agent: Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. Selling Agent: Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.

Elaine Amy Mary Pat Slater

Phoenix Acquisitions, Inc. Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.

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where from 40 percent to 50 percent lender clients. When the home buyer would pay, a $150 saving. tions, so the value estimate is missing a
or more to what the home buyer pays. is charged $500, Turner says, the ap- Equally relevant, he says, is that the crucial set of observations. The house
praiser may be receiving only $250, might have serious interior or structur-
Management companies are in- while the management company presence of management companies al damage that lowers its true market
volved in the majority of new mort- pockets the other half. Without the in the transaction inevitably adds value. But if a bank only sees an “eval-
gage transactions; they choose the middleman, the appraiser might “days to the whole process.” uation” with no interior inspection, it
appraisers for assignments, review charge $350 – and that is all the buyer might well have no clue. 
the valuation and send it to their Turner also notes that evaluations
typically do not involve interior inspec-

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