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MAYOR SEES WATER $37M makeover in works
QUALITY PROJECT AS for Southwest PSL Blvd.
EVERGLADES MODEL
BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer Turnpike, said City Manager Russ
BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer Blackburn.
Southwest Port St. Lucie Bou-
Port St. Lucie Mayor Gregory levard will be undergoing a $37 “It’s a very important project
Oravec is promoting the city’s million makeover into a modern for the city and all of our resi-
$22.5 million McCarty Ranch wa- thoroughfare between Gatlin dents,” Blackburn said.
ter quality project as a model for Boulevard and Becker Road start-
Everglades restoration that could ing next fall. Florida Department of Trans-
be replicated to address South portation and Port St. Lucie are
Florida’s water pollution woes. The road improvements are teaming up in the next decade
expected to ease the commute of to pay for four projects covering
Oravec encouraged dozens thousands of Port St. Lucie res- nearly 3.5 miles along the south-
of local government officials idents who use Becker Road to ern end of the city’s namesake
on the Treasure Coast Regional access Interstate 95 and Florida’s
Planning Council to consider in- CONTINUED ON PAGE A8
vesting in water quality projects
within their boundaries to help COUNTY: SAND PROJECT PRESENTS
fill the void left by the federal ‘INCREDIBLE FUNDING CHALLENGE’
government.
BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer
The Comprehensive Everglades
Restoration Plan was enacted in St. Lucie County needs to raise
more than $17 million in the next
2000, but South two years to pay for two major
Florida residents sand restoration projects on South
are still waiting Hutchinson Island beaches.
for the federal
government to Erosion at South Beach in Fort
catch up on $8 Pierce is expected to get so bad
billion worth of this winter, Coastal Management
Gregory Oravec. projects, Oravec Services Director Glenn Hen-
said March 15 derson said, that he anticipates
during a planning council meet- spending more than $2.5 million
ing. The Everglades restoration
projects include several large CONTINUED ON PAGE A6 PHOTO: GEORGE ANDREASSI
reservoirs in Martin and St. Luc-
ie counties along the C-44, C-23 Delays frustrate tax office opening
and C-24 Canals that would
store and clean polluted water Let’s roll! PHOTO: LINDA THIBEAULT BY DEBBIE CARSON | Staff Writer will open before month’s end.
before it flows into the St. Lucie [email protected] “I do believe we’re rounding
River. Sabrina Brown and Lisa Cataline
Lake Okeechobee discharges hit the craps table at the ‘Viva Las A series of unfortunate events third base and heading home,”
and stormwater runoff into the has led to delay after delay for said Tax Collector Chris Craft.
river have been blamed for toxic Vegas: A Night for the Children’ event to benefit Renaissance the St. Lucie County Tax Collec-
algae blooms that killed marine tor’s Office opening its Tradition Craft explained that the proj-
life, sidelined water sport enthu- Charter School of St Lucie, held recently at the Pelican Yacht branch. Originally slated to open ect was more complicated than
siasts and damaged waterfront in December, the county is now initially expected from the tele-
property values. Club in Fort Pierce. The gala is one of the school’s primary fund- communications side. Hometown
cautiously optimistic it
CONTINUED ON PAGE A11 raisers and helps provide the students with necessary tools and CONTINUED ON PAGE A3

skills to further their academic achievement. 

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LOCAL NEWS A1-A13
festivals. Page B6
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OBITUARIES A10 PETS B10

GAMES B12-B14 REAL ESTATE A16-A32

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Cable owns exclusive rights for servicing The St. Lucie County Tax Collector’s Office in Tradition –
Tradition, but the Tax Collector’s Office
needs a second provider as well. inside and outside. PHOTOS: LINDA THIBEAULT

“We have to have redundancy in every- infrastructure through two or three connec- daily from residents in and near Tradition Church, that will allow road testing for
thing we do,” Craft said, explaining that the tions. In Tradition, St. Lucie County needed wondering when the office will be ready for driver licenses in the church’s parking lot.
county hired AT&T to be that secondary five or six. “There’s not much we can do but customers. Once the office is open, Craft In exchange, the church will be allowed to
provider. wait for the work to be done,” Craft said. suspects there will be a “soft opening” with- use the Tax Collector’s parking lot for over-
out fanfare just to make sure everything is flow parking.
However, AT&T had to build the infra- The county began the hiring process to fully functional before making any grand
structure it needed to provide its service, staff the Tradition office a couple of years announcement. “It’s a nice community partnership,”
and connect with the state’s system for se- ago. The staff is fully up to speed at this Craft said, adding that had the county pur-
curity. point and has been working at the other “Word will get out quickly,” Craft said. chased property elsewhere, that partner-
two Tax Collector’s Office locations, in Fort The new 11,000-square-foot facility will ship wouldn’t have happened.
In all, five separate contractors have Pierce and on Walton Road. offer full service for customers, including
been involved in the project, all handling a road testing for driver licenses, which cur- St. Lucie County Supervisor of Elections
specific zone of the work between Tradition Those offices were built to handle addi- rently is only available in Fort Pierce. Gertrude Walker and Property Apprais-
and Tallahassee. tional staff, so there has been room to ac- The department has struck an agree- er Michelle Franklin have been provided
commodate the newer hires. ment with its neighbor, Christ Fellowship space for their staff to serve the public at
Craft said the primary contractor com- the Tradition office, along with a substation
pleted the first leg of the work – Tallahassee Craft said his office fields multiple calls for the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office.
– but couldn’t find the work orders beyond Craft said the space could also accommo-
that point. He has received apologies from date the Port St. Lucie Police Department
various vice presidents of the companies in- should the need arise.
volved. “That doesn’t do any good,” he said.
The new Tradition office is located at
The contractors have since had to reset 10264 SW Village Parkway Dr. 
and retrace their steps, finding the work or-
ders and getting the project done.

Craft has been told that it could be done
before the end of March.

One of the frustrations is that St. Lucie
County has no recourse for the delays. Craft
said the county used a state contract to get
the work done, and he’s been told there has
never before been such a problem.

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MIXIN’ IT UP Rise of a Warrior 25, a mixed martial arts cage-fighting show featuring all local fighters, was held last Saturday at the Havert L. Fenn Center
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Police: Suspect drew gun in PSL road-rage incident

BY DEBBIE CARSON | Staff Writer The unnamed woman was traveling and black handgun. She then pointed the dent was random
[email protected] south on SW Susset Lane when she saw gun at the woman, police said, and made
Gordon driving behind her. Gordon then threats of shooting her. and that the wom-
A Port St. Lucie woman faces an aggra- pulled her vehicle alongside the woman’s
vated assault charge after police say she SUV. That’s when, according to police, both Police arrested Gordon, who now faces a en did not know Archante Temeeka Gordon.
brandished a firearm during a road rage in- women stopped their vehicles and got out, felony charge of aggravated assault with a each other.
cident Sunday afternoon. confronting each other. deadly weapon without intent to kill.
The Port St. Luc-
Archante Temeeka Gordon, 22, of the Police said both began yelling at each Neither woman was injured during the
5400 block of NW Wisk Fern Circle, and an- other, using foul language. During the inci- altercation. ie Police Department recommends that
other woman were engaged in the incident dent, Gordon went to the trunk of her 2015
shortly after 5 p.m. in the area of 2000 SW black Toyota Corolla and retrieved a pink What sparked the confrontation was not drivers who find themselves in a potential
Susset Lane, police said. immediately known. Senior Sgt. Lisa Car-
rasquillo told St. Lucie Voice that the inci- road rage incident continue driving on to

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County unemployment numbers tick up, but not unexpectedly

BY PATRICK McCALLISTER | Correspondent more people are working. The strongest reported job growth over “nobody wants to work outside. It’s terrible.”
“The labor force has been increasing 2018 for the Port St. Lucie area was in mining, Part of that might be because local young
St. Lucie County launched 2019 with a logging and construction. The area puffed up
not-seasonally-adjusted non-agricultural month after month,” he said. “There are that industry sector 1,700 jobs, from 10,500 people don’t have to work outside. Another
unemployment rate of 4.7 percent, up from more people moving in, and (local) people in January 2018 to 12,200 this January, a 16.2 industry sector that started 2019 thriving is
3.9 percent in December. joining the labor force. It’s a combination percent increase. Dossantos said construc- the professional and business services. That
of all.” tion has had a difficult time attracting new sector added 1,400 jobs for a 7.5 percent in-
Marcelo Dossantos, vice president of stra- talent fast enough. crease over the year. Leisure and hospitality
tegic initiatives at CareerSource Research Locals joining the labor force include added 700 jobs, followed by education and
Coast, sees no reason for worry. youths reaching working age and discour- “The Port St. Lucie MSA has the highest health services adding 600. Manufacturing
aged workers – those who want jobs, but growth in construction in the state,” he said. added 500 jobs, financial activities 300 and
“There’s a slight uptick from the Decem- stopped looking for more than 30 days – re- “You have a huge spike in construction go- other services, which includes things such as
ber numbers, but you can chuck that up to joining the labor force. The unemployment ing on. We’ve been working with the Treasure car repair, 100.
the seasonal hires being laid off,” he said. rate is based on those who can and say they Coast Builders Association. We’re creating
want to work and have looked for jobs with- more videos to encourage younger people to The only industry sector that shed jobs
Dossantos is confident those laid-off in the last 30 days. Nationally, the labor force get into the construction trade.” (200) in the Port St. Lucie Area was trade,
seasonal workers found other employment participation rate increased from December transportation and utilities.
quickly, and believes that will be reflected to January from 63.1 to 63.2 percent. It’s not proving to be as easy as before to
in the February employment report be out get youths to don steel-toed boots, Dossan- The Florida Department of Economic Op-
later this month. That 4.7 percent was an The labor force for the entire CareerSource tos said. He said there could be numerous portunity released its January jobs report on
improvement to the start of 2018. January Research Coast region – St. Lucie, Indian Riv- reasons behind that. One possibility is grad- March 11. Florida’s not-seasonally-adjusted
before last, the county started the year with er and Martin counties – grew by 7,700 work- uating high-school seniors were about 10 non-agricultural unemployment rate shift-
a 5.1 percent not-seasonally-adjusted unem- ers to 285,200 over the year. The Port St. Lucie when the housing crash and severe reces- ed up from 3.3 percent in December to 3.9
ployment rate. Metropolitan Statistical Area, St. Lucie and sion started in 2007. Many likely have strong percent in January. The nation went from 3.7
Martin, had an increase of 5,100 jobs from memories of it and fear getting into con- to 4.4 percent. However, both the state’s and
Dossantos said another number gives him January to January. The two counties started struction. Another reason, Dossantos said, is the nation’s edged down from January 2018
confidence the employment picture will be this year with 154,300 jobs. to January 2019. 
bright for the foreseeable future. He said the
employment rate is staying strong even as

SAND RESTORATION GOING
GREEN!
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PHOTO: LINDA THIBEAULT Mick Finn, the Lord
to truck sand onto the beach. Mayor of Cork City,
Meanwhile, the county has until July Ireland, and Linda
Hudson, the mayor
2021 to collect $14.8 million for a sand res- of Fort Pierce, pose
toration project from Normandy Beach to next to the flags of
the Martin County line, Henderson said. both countries at the
‘Keys to the City Civic
That would be the local share of the $22 Ceremony’ on March
million cost to dump more than 400,000 9. The ceremony
cubic yards of sand on the beaches, Hen- and gala took place
derson said. as part of Fort to
Fort, which focuses
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would on connecting Irish
cover the rest of the tab. communities and
Florida cities. Last
“We are facing some incredible funding weekend, mean-
challenges,” Henderson told the county while, was all about
commissioners on March 12. “What that the Irish and St. Pat-
will mean is the county will have to decide rick’s Day festivities.
whether the local government, along with See Page B6. 
help from our local citizens, is prepared to
step in to help fill that gap.” Henderson said the county’s beach plan access paths because that’s a criterion for “There is nothing that should be off the
includes working with the condo associ- increasing federal funding. table,” Bartz said in an interview after the
County commissioners are consider- ations to conduct “the polling that needs March 12 meeting.
ing whether to raise property taxes and/ to take place to determine the level of In addition, the commissioners agreed
or impose assessments to pay for the sand support that we might be able to get from to undertake an economic impact study of Property owners between Normandy
restoration project for the 3-mile stretch them for a special millage that might need the beaches to prove their value and justify Beach and the Martin County line agreed
from Normandy Beach to the Martin to be considered.” federal and state funding requests. to a special assessment in 2012 to help pay
County line. for a beach restoration project, Henderson
The commissioners agreed on March 12 Henderson also advised the com- said.
“We’re going to have to say at this point, to hire a consultant to help them figure out missioners to establish an emergency
we’re taking it on,” Commissioner Fran- the most equitable way to split the costs for beach-repair fund because problems fre- “We may be looking at something simi-
nie Hutchinson said during the March 12 the South Hutchinson Island beach resto- quently pop up along the shoreline. lar to that,” Henderson said after the March
meeting. “The erosion is not stopping – ration project. 12 meeting. “You’ve got the county, you’ve
bottom line.” Commission Chairwoman Linda Bartz got the Erosion District, and then you’ve
The commissioners also agreed to ask said she expects the commissioners to de- got all the property owners. Well, who pays
The commissioners are considering beachfront condo associations and prop- cide during their July budget workshops how much? Those are the questions that
spreading the costs to all county residents, erty owners to provide more public beach how to raise the money for the beach res- have to be answered.” 
asking South Hutchinson Island proper- toration projects.
ty owners to shoulder the costs, or some
combination of the two.

There are more than 20 condomini-
ums, three manufactured home commu-
nities and dozens of businesses on South
Hutchinson Island between Normandy
Beach and the Martin County line.

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70% of the Earth’s surface is water PSL BOULEVARD WIDENING PORT ST. LUCIE BOULEVARD
Sea life is all around us WIDENING PROJECT PHASES
Our Sea life grows on CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1
Diamonds
street. FDOT and city officials held a pub- GATLIN BOULEVARD TO SOUTH
Terry & Frederick lic information workshop about the Port OF DARWIN BOULEVARD:
Rieger St. Lucie Boulevard projects on March 12 RECONSTRUCT
at the St. Lucie County Transportation Construction cost estimate: $6 million
Making Dreams Come True for 47Years Planning Organization offices. Length: 2/3rd mile
Construction start date: Fall 2020
Port St. Lucie Boulevard is currently Anticipated completion: Summer 2022
six lanes from U.S. 1 to Gatlin Boulevard,
four lanes from Gatlin to Darwin Square SOUTH OF DARWIN BOULEVARD
and two lanes from the shopping center to TO ALCANTARA BOULEVARD:
Becker Road. WIDEN TO FOUR LANES
Construction cost estimate: $6.5
The first project calls for the $6 million million
reconstruction of the four-lane roadway Length: 2/3rd mile
between Gatlin Boulevard and Darwin Construction start date: Fall 2023
Square. Anticipated completion: Spring 2026

Roughly 32,000 vehicles per day travel ALCANTARA BOULEVARD
that 2/3rd-mile stretch of the boulevard, TO PAAR DRIVE:
county traffic records show. WIDEN TO FOUR LANES
Construction cost estimate: $10 million
The project includes the installation of Length: Nearly 1 mile
an 18-foot-wide curbed median in Port Construction start date: 2026
St. Lucie Boulevard and turn lanes at the Anticipated completion: 2028
intersections to smooth traffic flow. The
drainage and lighting systems will be up- PAAR DRIVE TO BECKER ROAD:
graded and sidewalks will be constructed WIDEN TO FOUR LANES
on both sides of the boulevard, city records Construction cost estimate: $15 million
show. Work is expected to start in fall 2020 Length: 1.2 miles
and wrap up by summer 2022, city records Construction start date: 2028 or 2029
show. Anticipated completion: To be deter-
mined. 
The three other projects involve widen-
ing Port St. Lucie Boulevard to four lanes Melissa Stillman, a Southwest McDevitt
from two lanes on the 2.8-mile long stretch Avenue resident, said Port St. Lucie Boule-
from Darwin Square south to Becker Road. vard “has gotten very busy – too busy.”

Roughly 13,310 vehicles per day use the “I’m happy they’re doing this,” Stillman
road, county traffic records show. said about the road projects. “We could
definitely use a change. It looks like it’s go-
Construction on the 2/3rd-mile-long ing to be beneficial for my neighborhood.”
segment between Darwin Square and Al-
cantara Boulevard is set to start in fall 2023 But Val Hoyniak, who has owned a
and be completed by spring 2026, city re- house on Southwest Aurelia Avenue for
cords show. It will cost $6.5 million. 40 years, said widening Southwest Port St.
Lucie Boulevard to four lanes may not be
The funding and scheduling of the two enough to handle the city’s growth.
other projects have not yet been estab-
lished, city officials said. They are expect- “They’re going to be obsolete by the time
ed to cost $25 million combined. they get them done,” Hoyniak said about
the additional lanes. “Traffic is jammed up
Several city residents who attended the all over the place now.” 
info workshop said they expect the bou-
levard improvements to make it easier to
get around. “It can’t come soon enough,”
said Pete Desbins, a Southwest McComb
Avenue homeowner, about the road work.
“There’s too much traffic. It definitely
needs to be widened.”

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IN LOVING MEMORY Elderly motorist crashes into CVS

JENKIN T. DAVIES JR., 88 Mooney; daughter of the late William and An elderly Port St. Lucie man trying to park
St. Lucie West Esther (Roat) Roberts; and sister to the late
Jack Roberts. his car in front of the CVS on SW St. Lucie
Jenkin “Jenks” Thomas Davies Jr., 88, of
St. Lucie West in Port St. Lucie passed away She is survived by her daughter Pat Boulevard instead crashed his vehicle into the
peacefully on March 11 at his home. He was (Mooney) Moran, of Chester, Md.; sons, Tim
born on Aug. 1, 1930, and moved to Port St. Mooney of Aspen, Colo., and Mike Mooney building late last week.
Lucie 25 years ago, coming from Ashtabula, of Basalt, Colo.; grandchildren, Lori (Moran)
Ohio. and Jeff Jolley of Erdenheim, Penn., Matt No one inside the store was injured as a result
Moran and Jennie Love of Philadelphia and
Mr. Davies proudly served his country Molly (Moran) and Ryan Keeler of Annapo- of the crash, though the driver sustained minor
and was a United States Air Force veteran. lis, Md.; great-grandchildren, Emily Jolley,of
After that, he worked as a tool and die maker Philadelphia and Liam Jolley, of Erdenheim, injuries and was taken to an area hospital.
at Delphi Packard Electric. Penn, and numerous other relatives and
friends. According to police, the 82-year-old man was
In his spare time he loved to ride his mo-
torcycles with friends and travel throughout Jean lived a full life and enjoyed spending driving a 2010 silver Kia Sportage SUV and was
the United States. He enjoyed entertaining time with the many people she loved. Her
his many friends at his homes in Ashtabula, advice for living a long and happy life in- attempting to park in a handicap spot near the
Ohio, and Port St. Lucie. cluded “move to Florida.”
entrance when he began shaking uncontrolla-
Survivors include his daughter, Darlene JOHN A. MURPHY, 89
Davies of Newton Falls, Ohio; son, Jeffrey Port St. Lucie bly. The man hit the gas pedal, which caused
T. Davies (Roberta) of Warren, Ohio; sisters,
Nancy Higley of California and Winifred John A. “Jack” Murphy, 89, went to be with the car to jump the sidewalk and strike the
Hickox-Wetzl of Ohio; his beloved compan- the Lord on Wednesday, March 6.
ion, Jeanie Spohn; four grandchildren; and PHOTO COURTESY OF PORT ST. LUCIE POLICE DEPARTMENT store’s glass entry doors.  –­ DEBBIE CARSON
five great-grandchildren He was the beloved husband of Jan-
et Mears; loving father of Wayne (Marsha) LAGOON CONSERVATION PROPOSAL
JEAN ROBERTS MOONEY, 94 Murphy, Lynne (Stephen) Kiss and Shawn CLEARS FIRST LEGISLATIVE HURDLE
St. Lucie West (Darlene) Murphy; step-father of Lisa (Guy)
Harbert; and son of the late John Anthony BY PATRICK McCALLISTER | Correspondent land transitions to “acquire, restore, improve
Jean Roberts Mooney, 94, of Port St. Lucie Murphy Sr. and Agnes Freund Murphy. Jack and manage conservations lands including
left this life on March 3. is also survived by eight grandchildren, three Sen. Gayle Harrell’s proposal to tap the wetlands and forests.”
great-grandchildren. Florida Land Acquisition Trust Fund for the
She was the wife of the late William P. Indian River Lagoon Comprehensive Con- In 2015, then Gov. Rick Scott – now a U.S.
servation and Management Plan got a 4-1 senator – announced limiting state dollars
In Loving Memory . . . . . . reception at its first committee stop in the for land acquisition related to Everglades
You will live forever in our hearts. Florida Legislature. restoration projects. Harrell, who was then
serving in the Florida House or Representa-
Malcolm “Mal” Sherman “What we’re doing here with this bill is us- tives, responded by introducing the Legacy
ing a bill that passed the Senate and House Florida bill to direct some monies from the
SHERMAN, Malcolm “Mal”, JD 87, of Port St. Lucie, FL several years ago, 2015, called Legacy Flor- Land Acquisition Trust Fund to help with the
passed away on February 20, 2019. ida,” Harrell told the Senate Committee on Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan.
Environment and Natural Resources at its
Mal was born in Boston, MA on August 19, 1931 to the late Katherine and Benjamin March 12 meeting. “This is Legacy 2.0. What Harrell’s current bill – if passed by the leg-
Sherman. Beloved husband of Jill Sherman for 48 years, stepfather to Isaac and we’re doing is using the same model of creat- islature and signed by the governor – would
Marty Masri, brother of Nancy Travis and her husband Ken. Also survived by many ing a dedicated funding source with Amend- dedicate $50 million or 7.6 percent of the rev-
ment 1 money.” enues from the Land Acquisition Trust Fund
grandchildren, nieces and nephews. a year to Indian River Lagoon conservation.
Mal graduated from Newton High and attended Boston University School of Law. He Harrell’s bill, SB 368, got criticism at the
became a licensed professional engineer and worked in executive level positions at top hearing. Aliki Moncrief, executive director of Republican Harrell’s district includes all of
aerospace companies, served as a consultant for Governor Ronald Reagan, and was Florida Conservation Voters, said if the Flori- St. Lucie and Martin counties.
chosen to represent the US as a guest of the Thai Government in 1990 as an electronics da Legislature passes and Gov. Ron DeSantis
buff. He was a highly respected attorney, computer and robotic entrepreneur, and adjunct signs the bill, it’ll be an erosion of voters’ in- Harrell said the bill will get helpful amend-
tentions. ments and revisions through committee and
professor at USC, UCLA, and Pepperdine University. He also volunteered subcommittee stops, and the septic-to-sewer
as a guardian ad litem. “I wish we could wholeheartedly support and other specifics could disappear by the
this bill,” she told the committee. “There are a time the bill reaches a floor vote. However,
Mal and Jill resided in California and North Carolina before calling Florida home. few words in this bill that give us pause.” she defended, specifically, the language al-
He remained intellectually curious and read constantly. Most admirable were his astute lowing the requested funds to be available for
sense of humor, generosity, and ability to recite Shakespeare word for word until Specifically, among the projects now cov- septic-to-sewer conversions.
ered in the bill are some septic-to-sewer con-
his last days. He enjoyed mountain climbing, bicycling, playing tennis, ceramics, versions. Moncrief said there are natural and “For me, when I read Amendment 1, and I
writing poetry and traveling the world with Jill. He loved to entertain and engineered solutions to reducing algae-feed- read it many many times, it does not specifi-
ing nutrient pollution in the 156-mile Indian cally preclude use of funds for septic-to-sew-
share fascinating stories of his accomplishments and journeys. River Lagoon. Natural solutions are primarily er conversion. It doesn’t say only acquisition
His next journey takes him to a place where he will be greeted by land acquisition to reduce development. En- of land. I believe there are many other uses
his family, friends, and Boston Terriers, just as he wished. He was gineered solutions are, for example, storm- for Amendment 1 money.
water treatment facilities and getting rid of
cherished by so many and will be profoundly missed. septic tanks along the lagoon and its contrib- “I believe (septic tanks are) a major con-
uting waterways. cern of the Indian River Lagoon area.”

“Wastewater treatment, the septic prob- The lagoon stretches through five coun-
lem we have, this is a multibillion-dollar ties, Martin north to Volusia. Early at the
problem that the water and land amendment committee meeting Harrell said in addition
in 2014 was simply not intended to solve,” to being “one of the most biodiverse estuar-
said Moncrief. ies in the country,” the lagoon is a $7.6 bil-
lion driver of economic activity. She said the
Voters passed the Florida Water and Land proposed dedicated recurring state funding
Conservation Initiative, Amendment 1, in leveraged federal dollars through the Indi-
2014 with 75 percent voting yes. The amend- an River Lagoon National Estuary Program.
ment to the Florida Constitution dedicated “There are federal dollars are out there,
a third of net revenue from documentary but you’ve got to have a recurring revenue
stamp taxes (often called doc stamps) on source,” Harrell said. 

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1

The toxic algae crisis in the St. Lucie If all goes according to plan, the nator, in an email update on the ship. baffle box for Indian River Drive.
River last summer and fall made national stripped-down freighter Voici Bernadette The county hopes to sink the ship the The Voici Bernadette has been stripped
headlines and dominated state elections. will be sunk to her final resting place off
the coast of St. Lucie County in June. morning of Saturday, June 8. The date is of all non-sea-safe items, including port-
But Congressional funding for the subject to approval of McCulley Marine holes and mechanics. At least one brass
CERP projects has lagged, so Florida and “The vessel has already passed United Services’ float plan. window from the ship has been converted
local governments have been initiating States Coast Guard inspection and we are into an end table by a local artist. Other
their own water quality projects. waiting to get additional concrete to help Organizers are still raising funds to items removed from the freighter have
stabilize her,” said Jim Oppenborn, St. assist in artificial reef construction and been put up for auction. 
“I don’t think we can count on the feds Lucie County Coastal Resources Coordi- other water improvements projects, in-
rescuing us,” Oravec said. “Cities and cluding oyster reefs, snorkel trails and a –­ DEBBIE CARSON
counties are going to have to rise to this
challenge … and if we’re going to win Port St. Lucie Mayor Gregory Oravec discusses the city’s are not up for construction until 2030, Doug Bournique, an Indian River
this fight, we’re going to have to do a lot McCarty Ranch water quality project. PHOTO: GEORGE ANDREASSI Oravec said. And even that date is not Citrus League official who serves on
more.” firm. the planning council, said some of the
160,000 acres of former citrus groves on
Port St. Lucie spent $10.7 million in The city’s McCarty Ranch water quality the Treasure Coast could be converted
June 2014 to acquire 1,940 acres of the old project will treat only about 20 percent of into water farms like the city’s McCarty
McCarty Ranch property along the north the water flowing through the C-23 Ca- Ranch project.
side of the C-23 Canal, west of Rangeline nal, Oravec said. That means four more
Road, city records show. comparable projects will be needed to “The best crop we could put on that
clean up all the pollution flowing in the (citrus land) for the future of our Treasure
Rangeline Road is the western bound- C-23 Canal water. Coast and on this peninsula is water,”
ary of the massive Western Grove, River- Bournique said.
land and Wilson Grove development sites. “It’s not enough,” Oravec told the
planning council members. “We’re going “We need to really be aggressive with
The city plans to spend another $11.8 to have to do more of it. We have to do doing projects just like this to keep the
million to construct six reservoirs and an that in all of our basins. That’s the scale water out of the lagoon and provide a fu-
impoundment area along the C-23 Canal of this problem.” ture water supply.” 
that will divert fresh water flowing to-
ward the St. Lucie River and remove pol-
lutants like phosphorous and nitrogen,
city records show.

The city recently completed the first
reservoir, which cost $1.7 million, city re-
cords show. Work is about to begin on the
$3 million second reservoir.

The state provided $625,000 for the
first reservoir and $2.7 million for the
second, city records show. The city is also
seeking money from the state Legisla-
ture to help pay for future phases.

The reservoirs will set the stage for the
development of a new water treatment
plant that will cleanse water from the
C-23 Canal to meet drinking water stan-
dards, city records show.

Some of that water will be distribut-
ed for public consumption, city records
show. The rest will be pumped into deep
aquifer storage and recovery wells for fu-
ture consumption.

Meanwhile, the CERP projects de-
signed to remove pollutants from the
C-23 and C-24 Canals in St. Lucie County

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tions and hospitalizations.”
He knows what many of us don’t. He knows there’s
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blood pressure, high cholesterol or heart disease
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about why this is a problem: “For some older people, risk by taking these PDE-5 inhibitor-laced, non-pre-
the joy of sex may be tempered by financial concerns: scription ED products.
Can they afford the medications they need to improve
their experience in bed? Medicare and many private Mason says, “You know, all this is treatable and
insurers don’t cover the drugs that are prescribed to while a lot of people go down a lot of alleys trying
treat problems people have engaging in sex.” to look for secret miracles, there really aren’t any. I
mean it’s pretty straightforward.”
So what’s a guy gonna do? Just 10 pills of prescrip-
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$600. and they want to get all the results without any of the
effort. People will spend money on that fantasy and
So, many men look for cheaper over-the-counter [supplement makers] are providing it for them with-
or online “male enhancement” products, but those out necessarily having validated scientific evidence.”
often lack scientific backup and can be dangerous.
Unlike over-the-counter supplements, all pre-
In late 2018, the Food & Drug Administration’s scription ED drugs have been scientifically tested
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research took the and shown to work. So do other alternatives includ-
unusual step of issuing a consumer advisory on a ing penile implants.
number of “male enhancement” supplements in-
cluding the brand names Platinum Rhino 25000, And then there’s the aforementioned app.
Krazzy Rhino 25000 and Gold Rhino 25000, saying It’s called “Good Rx” and Mason is clearly a fan.
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floor tiles installed in the main living areas and shower, which is almost a requirement FEATURES FOR 7232 MYSTIC WAY
and wood floors in each bedroom. There these days. The second bedroom is 12-by-
is a formal dining room (13 feet by 12 feet) 12 and there is an additional full bath. Neighborhood: Mystic Pines at the Reserve in PGA Village
and a spacious living room (25-by-15-8) Year built: 1997 • Construction: CBS
that overlooks the pool. The kitchen (12- The house is beautifully situated on a
by-12) is beautiful, with new white kitchen golf-view lot overlooking the private Leg- Square footage: 1,940 sq. ft. • Total square footage: 3,794
cabinets, lighter granite countertops and acy course. There is a screened patio and Bedrooms: 3 • Bathrooms: 2 • Flooring: tile, wood
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the updates. I love a light kitchen and this with a morning cup of coffee or relaxing at
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also overlooks the pool. An additional room great way to relax, and you may well want shutters, central vacuum,
(13-by-11) is used as a den, but it could eas- to stay in your own private retreat, but if
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The master bedroom is a generous 16-by- an exercise room, the golf course, a well- pool, putting green, tennis
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that open up the room and make it light and and tennis. You can meet friends to social- Listing broker-associate: Diane Gault, 772-342-7455
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sinks with a space for sitting; it’s a nice touch Listing price: $359,995
to be able to sit at the mirror while doing Diane Gault, broker-associate with Lang Re-
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TRADITION AND ST. LUCIE WEST REAL ESTATE SALES

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The second full week of March saw 11 transactions of single-family residences and lots report-
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PORT SAINT LUCIE 11121 SW ALICEVILLE DRIVE 11/9/2018 $399,000 3/15/2019 $310,000
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PORT SAINT LUCIE 7662 GREENBRIER CIRCLE 11/27/2018 $314,900 3/13/2019 $234,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 10092 SW OAK TREE CIRCLE 11/1/2018 $239,900 3/12/2019 $228,000
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BUYING A HOME? HOW TO FIND The Landing at Tradition & Tradition Village Center
THE PERFECT NEIGHBORHOOD

BY JON COILE | The Washington Post GreatSchools.org for school ratings and visit SATURDAY Photos
county school websites for information. with the
When most people describe their dream APRIL 6, 2019 Easter
home, they start by talking about an open 2. Crime rates: Sites such as CrimeRates 10 am - 12 pm Bunny
floor plan or perhaps a cozy screened-in and NeighborhoodScout offer crime info
porch. For many people, though, buying for neighborhoods. In addition, Homefacts PRESENTS
in their perfect neighborhood is even more is a comprehensive site with information
essential than finding just the right house. about crime rates, schools, demographics, Petting Face
After all, a house can be remodeled and dec- environmental hazards and more. Zoo Painting
orated to match your taste, but a neighbor-
hood can’t be changed as quickly. 3.Walkability: While you can visit a com- Music Children up to age 12 can hunt Bounce
munity in person to see what’s around, for fun-filled Easter eggs Houses
While you may be instantly drawn to Walkscore.com provides a numerical rating
one type of community or another, decid- from 1 to 100 based on the ability to walk to (By age group)

ing a specific neighborhood requires some run errands and do daily activities EGG HUNT SCHEDULE:
extra legwork. Fair housing laws require such as grocery shopping or visiting Ages 2 and under......10:15 am
real estate agents to refrain from steering a library. The site includes maps to
people to one area or another and restricts show what’s around a particular ad- Ages 3 - 5......10:45 am
their ability to talk about “good” schools or dress.
“good” neighborhoods. However, they can Ages 6 - 9 ......11:15 am
direct you to resources that you can use to 4. Public transit options: WMA-
learn more about specific communities. TA provides a “service nearby” fea- Ages 10 – 12....11:45 am RAIN DATE
ture to help you find bus stops and SUNDAY
Here are six features to look for in a neigh- Metro stations. You can also go to APRIL 7,
borhood: county websites for local bus ser- 2019
vices and commuter information.
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ity for families with children, but even if maps and info about its bike rental
you don’t have kids, buying in a well-rated service.
school district can keep your home’s value
strong. A recent analysis by Metrostudy, a 5. Future development plans:
property data analysis company, and school Development plans can have a ma-
ratings site Niche.com found that home jor impact on your home value, lifestyle and
prices in counties with highly rated school traffic conditions. You can also check on
districts were 25 percent higher than neigh- county websites for plans and zoning infor-
boring areas. Check out Niche.com and mation.
6. Access to parks, recreation and health
care: Your real estate agent can help you
find nearby amenities and often sellers will
include that information with their listing.
You can also check out Google Maps and
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In addition to checking on these features
that could impact your future home value,
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BY KENNETH R. HARNEY | The Washington Post gible self-employment income, they can be nior vice president, told me the new system Lenders say Freddie’s and Fannie’s im-
hit with severe penalties. If they sold your “takes three to five days out of the process,” provements could have benefits for home
If you’re one of the millions of Americans mortgage to an investor, which is common- can cut hundreds of dollars in costs and buyers, sellers and realty agents that may
who are self-employed or earn money on place, they could be forced to buy it back. slashes risk for the lender. If Freddie’s au- not be immediately obvious.
the side through freelance, contract or “gig” tomated underwriting system approves the
work, you may know the drill firsthand: Ap- But major improvements are underway: Josh Moffitt, president of Silverton
plying for a mortgage can be an intrusive As of two weeks ago, the two largest sourc- application with the LoanBeam-verified Mortgage, based in Atlanta, says that hav-
ordeal. es of mortgage money in the United States income, Freddie will not hold the lender ing absolute certainty about income eligi-
– investors Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae – responsible for inaccuracies that pop up bility up front should give buyers greater
Compared with people who have W-2 have deployed remarkable new technology later. Fannie Mae’s system does the same. confidence as they shop for a home. And
forms or pay stubs to verify their income, that automates underwriting for applicants it could help dramatically in meeting con-
you encounter a much more time-consum- who are self-employed or have significant The move to automation could have tingency-clause financing deadlines in
ing process. Lenders want to see your full side income. Applications that previously wide effects. In 2016, the Bureau of Labor contracts, eliminating situations where
tax returns for a couple of years – the whole would have taken days to analyze and ver- Statistics reported that there were about 15 underwriters are still struggling with ver-
box of stuff, not just an electronic tran- ify may now take just minutes, thanks to million self-employed individuals in 2015, ifying income days or hours before a con-
script from the IRS. They need hard docu- the use of “optical character recognition” one of every 10 people in the workforce. tingency expires.
mentation of any income you’re claiming (OCR) technology that reads tax returns, A tax-preparation industry estimate indi-
to qualify for the loan. And even if you can identifies what qualifies as eligible income cated that more than one-third of workers John Meussner, executive loan officer
document your sideline pay, it might not be and integrates it into both companies’ elec- earned income from “gig-economy” sourc- for Mason-McDuffie Mortgage in San Ra-
steady enough or ongoing long enough to tronic underwriting systems. Dallas-based es in 2015 – such as driving for Lyft or rent- mon, Calif., says streamlined underwriting
be eligible under mortgage-industry rules. tech company LoanBeam supplies the OCR ing out a house via Airbnb – and that the should also eliminate a lot of confusion
solution in both cases. Freddie Mac noti- total will exceed 40 percent by 2020. – and conflict – between applicants and
You’re likely to get hit with a lot of ques- fied its thousands of lenders of the change lenders. Currently, there is often a huge dis-
tions: How come you reported less on your March 6; Fannie Mae introduced its pro- connect between “what self-employed bor-
tax returns than what you’re claiming as gram in December. rowers THINK they make versus what they
your income on your loan application? You actually make” under mortgage-industry
may also get charged more in fees, take Instead of an underwriter having to plow rules, he said in an email.
longer to get approved and end up with a through wads of tax documents, lenders
slightly higher interest rate on your loan. can now upload the paperwork directly to Bottom line: If you’re self-employed or
LoanBeam, where it will be scanned and have gig income, be aware of the changes.
Lenders do this because self-employed analyzed within minutes, saving time and Since the programs are new, not all lend-
earnings for mortgage eligibility purpos- money for borrowers and lenders alike. ers may offer streamlined income verifi-
es can be squishy, and there’s a lot riding cation yet, but if they’re on the ball, they
on accuracy. If they approve a loan that Andy Higginbotham, a Freddie Mac se- soon will. 
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21 the screen-enclosed and heated pool, is a
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FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 YOUR INDEPENDENT LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER

ICNAUAG‘THRTAP’

Isabella Nipatella, Natalie Ruppert, Jacob Memory and Daniella
Paredez perform with St. Lucie West Centennial High School’s
drama department in their recent production of ‘Trap.’

PHOTO: LINDA THIBEAULT

Coming Up! BY SAMANTHA BAITA | Staff Writer alone, he’s sold 10 million re- Great American Story, says the will be “very special guest” An-
cords, according to his website.) Sunrise promo, and he’s one of tonia Bennett, actress, singer of
THE ONE AND ONLY 1 A true music legend if ever Sorry, Energizer Bunny. Now only a minuscule handful of art- adult alternative music, stan-
TONY BENNETT TAKES there was one, that’s Tony you can see the man himself, in ists to have new albums chart- dards and jazz, and the daugh-
THE SUNRISE STAGE Bennett. Who else in American person, on stage at Fort Pierce’s ing in the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, ter of Bennett and his ex, Sandra
pop music has recorded for so Sunrise Theatre this Wednesday, ’90s and the first two decades of Grant. This should certainly be a
long and at such a high level March 27. Bennett’s unprec- the 21st century. On stage with night to remember. Showtime: 7
of excellence as this incredible edented career embodies the Bennett, says the show promo,
92-year-old? (In the last 10 years CONTINUED ON PAGE B8

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‘MY FAIR LADY’: A LOVERLY ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE

BY PAM HARBOUGH | Correspondent production has so much entertainment

Yes, you can go to Broadway to see you won’t notice the lesson at all.

“My Fair Lady,” but you would be hard The direction and choreography of

pressed to find a more energetic, exqui- this show is bold and big, filled with

sitely directed and rapturous production satisfying performances and a snappy

of this great American musical than pace. It is what we have come to expect

that which is on stage now in your own from Brennan, who has directed and/

backyard. or choreographed 10 shows at Riverside,

And you better hope you already have including “Miss Saigon,” “Crazy for You,”

tickets, or you might not get to see it. “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike”

THEATRE Indeed, on opening and “Hello, Dolly!”
night, the much-de-
You’ll whoop with delight at his rococo

REVIEW served standing design, vaudeville shtick and even a can-
ovation and shouts
can line in the vivacious musical number

of “Bravo!” shook Vero Beach’s Riverside “Get Me to the Church on Time.” There

Theatre before the curtain call began. were audible cheers after that number

Directed and choreographed by James on opening night. And “woke” audience

Brennan, this professional production members will get a #MeToo kick out of his

of Lerner and Loewe’s 1956 award-win- PHOTO: HOLLY PORCH emphasis on an otherwise throw-away

ning classic is a theatrical feast, serving up much remains the same. Within this simple set-up are some of line said by Col. Pickering: Higgins says
Inspired by hubris, famed phonetician
humor, strong performances, lusty choreog- Shaw’s progressive themes, such as the “Have you ever met a man of good character
Professor Henry Higgins bets his colleague,
raphy, impeccable elegance and music that Col. Pickering, that he can turn a poor Cock- injustices of class distinction and privilege where women were concerned?” Beat. Pick-
ney flower girl, Eliza, into a lady who can
tests the audience’s will to behave. turn heads at a fancy ball. He wins the bet, and the mistreatment of women. ering answers, “Yes. Very frequently.”
but it leaves Eliza not fitting in anywhere.
The stage musical, and its dazzling 1964 Higgins is sophisticated, dismissive, He also takes a big chance with timing
She had wanted only to be cultivated
movie version, is set in 1912 London, the enough to work at a flower shop. But now, misogynistic and superior. This, of course, in the resplendent Ascot Gavotte number
she’s too good for even that, so her only
same year George Bernard Shaw wrote his hope is to marry. At the same time, Prof. is what Shaw, a politically energized Irish where the ultra-bored high society gathers
Higgins has grown fond of her, but he denies
play “Pygmalion,” upon which “My Fair his feelings. playwright, wished revealed in “Pygmalion” to watch a horse race. You’ve probably never

Lady” is based. Shaw named his play after – the gnawing distinction between classes seen such a long bit of silence on Riverside’s

a mythological Greek sculptor who falls in and gender and the hypocrisy of the upper stage as in that number, but it pays off with

love with his own ivory sculpture of a wom- classes. sweet, witty comedy.

an. Although the musical’s happy ending But those are the deeper currents, there But no matter how gifted Brennan is,

is different than the play’s cynical ending, if you want to swim in them. Riverside’s he can’t deliver without his talented cast,

March 23RD March 27TH March 29TH April 3RD

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especially its quartet of remarkable per- MALTZ MAKES THE MOST OF SUMMER
formers, who have stage presence from here
to Broadway. BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Staff Writer with a comedy theme and those in
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An energetic ball of total delight, Kristen grades 6-12 can spend three days
Beth Williams gives flesh and fury to Eliza One of the best things about the
Doolittle. And, like Williams did in her role summer arts camps in the area is on a dance intensive with Brian
of Sibella in the first national tour of “A the wide variety of programs avail-
Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder,” she able. Some are of the “let’s put on Andrews. This camp is by invi-
sings like a dream while exuding character. a show” variety, where campers
Her “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly” and “Show Me” work on stage and behind-the- tation only. Other dance camps
are filled with verve. She is also drop-dead scenes with one common goal.
hysterical when, meeting high society at the Others are more workshop-like, with Brian Andrews are scheduled
home of Higgins’ mother, she uses perfect with shorter programs geared
elocution to describe an experience worthy to specific interests. The variety throughout the summer for differ-
of a Penny Dreadful. makes it possible to find some-
thing for the child who likes the ent ages and levels; for a full list,
As Henry Higgins, James Ludwig, who arts but isn’t really interested in
was in the original Broadway cast of being a star, and for the child who got to www.jupitertheatre.org/ed-
“Spamalot,” displays comic befuddlement wants to study acting or dance or
over the aggravation Eliza causes him. We singing in a more intensive way. ucation.
see Higgins’ duality, the war in him between The programs also have a range
rational thought and human heart, especial- of duration, from a few days to a The little ones have another
ly in “I’m an Ordinary Man.” And despite his month, and in ages served, with
dastardly actions, your own heart will break some open to even the youngest chance for fun and learning July
in his mournful “I’ve Grown Accustomed to little actors. I am still waiting for
her Face.” a summer camp program that of- 29-Aug. 2 with a one-week Under
fers a writing camp or workshop
As Alfred Doolittle, Eliza’s drinking and hope that having kids work the Sea Camp for those in grades
and womanizing father, Tom Souhrada is on a script will be added to some
nothing short of perfect. Like many of his programs in the near future. My K-2. Acting, voice and movement
cast mates, he has a wealth of credits and it bias may be showing there.
shows in his confident, infectious fun. When will be explored with an under the
this role is done right, like it is here, Alfred The Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s
Doolittle would come close to stealing the Goldner Conservatory of Per- sea theme. Glub Glub!
big musical numbers like “With a Little Bit of forming Arts offers a smorgas-
Luck,” if it weren’t for the overall strength of bord of theater-related activities. The Kids in grades 3-5 will also have
the standout ensemble. two largest camp shows will be per-
formed on the Maltz Main Stage: the a water-based theme with a one
A Drama Desk Award winner and Broad- Senior Conservatory’s “In the Heights”
way veteran with credits as long as your and the Junior Conservatory’s “You’re week Little Mermaid Camp, also
arm, Ed Dixon gives warm lovability to his a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” The se-
character of Colonel Pickering, the ideal nior camp takes place June 10-28 with from July 29-Aug. 2. Again, the
foil to Higgins. Other standouts include two full performances June 28-29, and
Kathleen Huber as the stately Mrs. Higgins the junior camp will take place July 8-26 showcases are at different times
and John Donovan Wilson who, as Freddy with performances July 26-27. These are
Eynsford-Hill, sings an exquisite “On the complete musicals, with professional on Aug. 2 for harried parents with
Street Where You Live.” sets, costumes, lights and full orchestra.
“In the Heights” children in two different camps.
With a celebrated production of “My Fair The youngest campers, those in K-2 is one of the There are also Sing, Play and
Lady” on Broadway right now at Lincoln grades, have a one-week Dr. Seuss!
Center, area audiences are lucky that River- Camp June 3-7. Students will explore productions that Learn afternoon camp options
side secured the rights long ago. acting, voice and movement with a will be presented

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Backus and Butcher: Inspired pairing of landscape legends

Marshall Adams, executive director of A.E. Backus Museum and Gallery. PHOTOS: KERRY FIRTH Jackie and Herman Brice with their Backus painting. BY KERRY FIRTH | Correspondent

Ed Fry, Jamie Hinkle and Laura Murphy, board members. Tom Prestopnik and Robert Atkins. Two men took separate paths, but shared one
passion for the majesty and glory of the beaches,
Visitors at the Backus and Butcher reception. Lois and Herb Ensweller. rivers, swamps, wetlands, glades and savannahs
of Florida. Last Friday, A.E. Backus Museum and
Gallery hosted the opening reception for the
iconic showing of the works of two famed Florida
landscape artists: Fort Pierce’s own A.E. (Bean)
Backus, with his brush, oil and canvas; and the
keeper of the Everglades, Clyde Butcher, with his
large-format black and white photography. Both
artists captured the beauty and splendor in the
wilds that still surround us.

“We saw the synergy in the two artists and
wanted to have a joint showing,” said Marshall
Adams, executive director of the A.E. Backus
Museum. “Both of them were inspired by the
raw beauty in nature and each mastered a tech-
nique to capture light at just the right moment.
Their mediums are very different, but they com-
plement each other and this collaboration cele-
brates two stewards of our environment.”

Several hundred guests packed the museum
to view the masterpieces. Backus’ vibrant colors
were a sharp contrast to Butcher’s serene black
and white photos, yet each was a true represen-
tation of nature’s own artistry. Backus captured
the natural beauty of our landscape in paintings
bursting with bold color and texture. Butcher
used his expert eye and unyielding patience to re-
cord the exquisite shadows and light in the wild.

“I painted with Bean Backus” said Jackie Brice,
who was admiring the collection with her hus-
band Herman. “I met him decades ago when
a friend of mine encouraged me to drive up
from Miami and meet him. She knew him and
thought he might be interested in my work. I
brought three paintings and when he looked
at them, he took a few minutes and then said,
‘Jackie I’d like you to come work with me.’ That
was the beginning of a lifelong friendship. For
12 years I drove once a week from Miami to Fort
Pierce to study with him. And then after moving
to Jupiter I didn’t have as far to go for my weekly
trek. He was truly the kindest, best person I have
ever known.”

The Brices brought their two original Backus
paintings to the gallery for public display. Their
love of Backus and the gallery runs deep, and
it was Jackie who painted the reproduction of
a Backus landscape on the exterior wall of the
museum.

Others were drawn to the tranquil simplicity
and perfection of Butcher’s black and white pho-
tography. Butcher, often referred to as the Ansel
Adams of the Everglades, is also deeply committed
to recording precious landscapes throughout the
world. “I met Clyde Butcher several years ago at a
book signing and had my photo taken with him”
said guest Tom Prestopnik from Port St. Lucie. “So
obviously when I heard about the joint showing of
two of my favorite artists I had to come.”

The Backus and Butcher Florida Landscape ex-
hibition will be held at the gallery through April
28. Clyde Butcher will make a special guest ap-
pearance at the gallery to sign photos and books
on Saturday, March 30, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 

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IT’S SHAMROCK AND ROLL AT FORT PIERCE FEST

BY KERRY FIRTH | Correspondent ... St. Pat’s in St. Lucie

Friends Dave Alek and Dave Lazarczyk enjoy cigars outside Sailfish Brewery. PHOTOS: ANTHONY INSWASTY A few raindrops couldn’t dampen Irish spirits
Mike Chrypinski whips up a few corned beef sandwiches. during the 3rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Block
Party on 2nd Street in downtown Fort Pierce on
Saturday. Throngs of revelers dressed in their
festive green shirts, top hats, bow ties, beads
and boas ignored the ominous black clouds
only to brighten up the day with the luck of
the Irish. The annual event, hosted by Sailfish
Brewery and 2nd Street Bistro, brought the lads,
lassies and little leprechauns out for a day of
family play. Even the pooches sported green
vests, collars and hats, and seemed to enjoy the
attention they drew.

As wee folk jumped for joy amid the sounds
of laughter and shrills in the popular bounce
house, their parents challenged friends in a
friendly game of cornhole. Crowds gathered
center stage to tap their feet and sing along
with the String Assassins, who played in the
early afternoon, followed by the Humdingers
and Rivertown Band in the evening hours. As
the day wore on and beers lessened inhibitions,
free-spirited merrymakers jammed the street
in front of the stage to dance their own version
of Irish jigs infused with some good old fashion
rock and roll.

Under the big tent, 2nd Street Bistro dished
up corned beef and Swiss cheese sandwiches,
beer-glazed brats and chicken tenders for those
who didn’t want to miss a minute of the action
outside. Inside they served traditional shep-
herd’s pie, corned beef and cabbage, and fish
and chips as St. Patrick’s Day specials. Sailfish
Brewery served some special brews including
Irish Cream Wit and Jimmy McDaniels Dry Irish
Stout. The beer was flowing heavily in the inside
bar with patrons standing several deep, and out-
side under two beer tents.

A vendor’s village offered unique, one-of-a-
kind arts and crafts from local artisans. There
was also a nice selection of T-shirts, dresses and
scarves available for purchase.

An Irish contingency from Spanish Lakes
Village found their perch on the porch of Sailfish
Brewery overlooking all the festivities on the
street. Dressed in his finest green vest, bow
tie and top hat, Dave Lazarczyk looked like a
storybook character. “My wife and I are from
Adams, Massachusetts, but we winter down
here at Spanish Lakes,” said Lazarczyk. “We love
St. Patty’s Day and this is the best place to be! A
little rain wasn’t going to stop us from drinking
green beer and eating corned beef!” 

PHOTOS: LINDA THIBEAULT

Isabella Beepat, 8, top photo, joins Larry Demers
of CoverUp South Florida on stage, while Jamar
Fuller, above, topples the giant Jenga game during
the ‘St. Patrick’s Day Shindig!’ event last Saturday
in Port St. Lucie. The popular annual event fea-
tures live local bands on two stages, games, and
Irish food and drinks. 

Brian Yetman dances an Irish jig. Festive locals drink up at Sailfish Brewery.

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BARN SEASON WILL BE ONE FOR THE ‘AGES’

BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Staff Writer to introduce youngsters to live theater and from Jan. 16-Feb. 2. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BARN THEATRE
[email protected] it’s fun for the entire family. The show will be March brings “Noises Off”
presented Sept. 19-Oct. 6. all still know all of the words.
In the new-season arena, Stuart’s Barn by English playwright Michael For those of you who want to do more
Theatre is getting ready for its 49th season All of the Barn play offerings are comedies Frayn. This is a farce with a lot of
and the emphasis is on fun. Comedies and and up first, literally, is “Boeing Boeing,” a slapstick and a lot to say about than watch the theater, audition dates for
musicals are on the schedule, beginning in farce about an airline pilot and his many fi- the follies of theater folk. It will be “Rock of Ages” are May 5-6 and for “Beauty &
July with the musical “Rock of Ages.” The ancées. It will run from Nov. 7-Nov. 24. presented March 12-29. the Beast” July 21-23. Audition dates for the
show was nominated for five Tony Awards, rest of the 49th season will be posted on the
including Best Musical and takes place on Another Tony winner is perhaps one the If you are a fan of the screwball barn’s website and tickets for shows will go
the Sunset Strip in 1987. The story is told most politically-incorrect show you’ll see, comedies of the 1930s, you will enjoy “You on sale in the spring.
through the songs of Journey, Styx, REO and the funniest. Of course, it’s Mel Brooks’ Should Be So Lucky,” by Charles Busch. It’s
Speedwagon, Pat Benatar and others. The “The Producers,” adapted by Brooks and a contemporary Cinderella story, set in New The Barn Theatre is located at 2300 SE
show runs from July 18-28 and tickets are on Thomas Meehan from Brooks’ film. It’s the York’s Greenwich Village. It will run from Ocean Blvd., Stuart. Call 772-287-4884 or vis-
sale now, so hit it with your best shot. story of two schlemiels, which my mother May 7-24. it www.barn-theatre.com. 
says means losers (but worse), who scheme
The fall brings something for the whole to produce the most notorious flop in Broad- The Barn’s 2020 summer musical will
family: “Beauty & the Beast,” with music by way history for tax purposes. Since it has be “The Marvelous Wonderettees,” an
Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman a song called “Springtime for Hitler,” they off-Broadway hit by Roger Bean. The show
and Tim Rice, won Tony Awards and hearts think they’re on the right track. What hap- features the hits you grew up with from
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it’s a tale as old as time, but it’s a lovely show leave the theater. “The Producers” will run Your Collar,” “Stupid Cupid,” “Lollipop” and
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Bonz says beautiful #CPK is a real sophisti-cat

Hi Dog Buddies! looked like she was wearin’ Uggs. Four #CPK. my whiskers up. Well, Dad was working
Big, Fluffy Boots. Coolest fur-styling I’ve at the shelter, and when he found out I
OK. I never thought I’d start a sentence ever seen! “When I was about 3, I was plucked off the was On The List, and scheduled for The
this way, but … streets of Queens an transported to the NYC Next Day, he adopted me and took me
I gulped. “Good afternoon. I’m Bonzo Animal Care Center. The humans were very home: a high-rise in The City. It was like
If I was a cat … (see what I mean?) … the Columnist. I read your woofmail, I kind. They guessed I was a Maine Coon/do- a dream. That was seven years ago.”
so, if I was a cat, I would TOTALLY get my mean your, um, meowmail. I’m look- mestic long-hair mix. Anyway, the shelter
coat styled like this week’s innerview-ee, ing forward to hearing your story, Miss was overflowing with kittens, and I was sick. “From the streets to a high-rise. What
a sophisticated, cosmopolitan liddle lady #CPK.” They didn’t want all the other cats to catch was that like?”
named #CPK Nasto-Olsen, who, post rescue, whatever I had, an they couldn’t afford lots
grew up as a New York City high-rise apart- “Brilliant start,” I said to myself, smil- of medicine. So they put me on The List.” “As you might imagine, I was some-
ment cat. ing and sincerely hoping she didn’t mis- what stand-offish initially. I spent most
construe it as a growly face. “Oh, Miss Cindy,” I gasped. “Not The List.” of that first week under the bed. I’d only
Me an my assistant rang the bell, an a fren- “Yes. I had resolved to face my fate with come out at night, for food and water
ly human opened the door. Sitting regally #CPK strolled over and looked me and to Do My Duty. Nobody had ever
several feet behind him was a middle-sized straight in the eyes. Hers were gold/ given me my own food before. Or an
cat, not moving a muscle. Or saying a word. green. “I didn’t meowmail you. My Dad Official Potty Box. Dad says it took a lot
Stephen did. I don’t like big dogs. You are of treats to get me to come out from un-
Even though I’ve innerviewed several pets a big dog.” She continued to stare. der the bed.
of the feline purrsuasion in the last couple
years and feel pretty comftubble with ’em, “Actually,” I replied, in my smallest “Now I’m quite social, I love people
there was something about #CPK, like she voice, “I’m considered medium-sized. and parties, so I was totally cool by the
had Special Powers. My press hat probly makes me look time we met Daddy. However, since he’d
bigger.” never had pets (imagine that), it took him a
An her FUR, woof! It was uh-MAZ-ing, while to get to know me. He tolerated me at
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on her tummy, sides an tail, except the tip, my Dad, Stephen. My other Dad’s Dan. I call in my soft car carrier, between Dad an Dad-
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and stood up. “It’s called a Full Lion Cut. My Arf we go!
groomer refreshes it every 3-4 months. EV- Kelly’s Animal Hospital is putting on the The talent and fashion shows are out about helpful merchandise to keep
ERYbody’s doing it in New York. It’s totally third annual St. Lucie West Pet Fair on Sat- low-pressure, so everybody will get to have their pets happy and healthy.
On Trend. I NEVER let Dad or Daddy groom urday, March 30. “It’s a fun thing, a com- some fun. “It’s not like they win prizes,”
me. EVER. I like to leave it to the profession- munity event” said Dr. Patrick Kelly, owner Kelly said. “They’re there to show off what “We have vendors on hand with differ-
als. My groomer also does my mani-pedi. So of the veterinarian practice. “There’s no they’ve got.” ent products,” Kelly said. “There’ll be sem-
I won’t damage the furniture, I get a full set charge for the event.” inars – five-minute blurbs with questions
of Soft Paws, which go on over my own nails The pet fair – at the Animal Hospital of- Dogs who don’t want to participate and answers.”
(‘claws’ sounds so barbaric).” fice, 150 NW Central Park Plaza (behind in the talent and fashion shows are wel-
Burger King) on St. Lucie West Boulevard comed. They will get to meet some of St. Kelly is certainly one with a lot of an-
“So, any favorite toys? Waddya like to – will kick off at 10 a.m. and continue until Lucie’s bravest first responders. swers for pet owners, too. He’s been in
eat?” I inquired. 2 p.m. There’ll be plenty for the kids to do practice in Port St. Lucie for 33 years, 19 of
whether their quadrupeds or bipeds. “Probably the biggest thing that hap- them in St. Lucie West.
“I don’t DO toys,” she said, leaving no “We have a pet talent and fashion show,” pened last year was the police K-9 units
room for further comment. “I do, however, Kelly said. “We have pony rides.” The pony from the Port St. Lucie Police Department At the fair, dogs must be on leashes,
go into Full Hunter Mode (cat genes, you rides are for the bipedal children. and St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office,” Kel- but there will be a water station available.
know) conducting Squirrel Surveillance ly said. Humans will have cooling treats available,
from the screen porch. too, with the Tropical Shaved Kona Ice
The canine cops from both departments truck back again this year. 
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But I do have a thing about chiggen. I’m cra- enjoy the upscale atmosphere of Tutto Fresco Highlights of the evening include semi- heavy hors d’oeuvres and event-only specials
zy-catnip about it. I’ve been known to grab it – AND help a deserving St. Lucie County non- nars about injectable fillers and Botox, the are among the highlights that will add to the
off the table. And, if the humans are having profit garner much-needed funds. luxurious skincare line from SkinCeuticals evening’s excitement.
chiggen for dinner, I shamelessly stare them and Body and Mommy Makeovers. Plus,
down until they relent. We have a Passover For this latest in The HANDS Clinic’s you’ll have the opportunity to buy a Golden Tickets are $20 per person or $25 at the door.
dinner every year, and always set a place for monthly Jewelia events, Tricia Lee has Ticket Raffle entry which – for only $25 – will Purchase yours at 772-878-8885, participating
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chair, very politely.” ­– CONTRIBUTED

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119 Medicinal juice 62 Moray monger
1 Gallo’s gallons 120 Intrigue-ing film line 64 Take to court INTRIGUE! By Merl Reagle
5 Abraham’s wife, 127 Mame portrayer, 65 Where many renewals
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in Genesis to friends occur: abbr.
10 1939 Bolger costar 128 Of whom “I sing” 66 It breaks your heart
14 A bloomin’ Lillie 129 Development stage 67 It breaks your dirt
17 Actor Rusty of Make Room 130 Hitler humbler of 1936 68 Enormous span
131 Beehive State player 69 Ball in socket?
for Daddy 132 Noggin 70 Opposite of “undo”
18 Says is true 133 Grammar concern 77 Back of the neck
19 Brainstorm 134 Other than this 78 Stat preceder
20 Business mag. 79 On one’s own
21 Intrigue-ing film line DOWN 80 “What ___ God wrought”
25 First of the second-floor 1 ““Scram!” 81 Between actions
2 Turtles hit, “You Know What 82 Arkin’s co-star in The In-Laws
apts., perhaps 88 Don’t abandon
26 Winning number ___” 89 “This ___ time for jokes!”
27 Party quaff 3 Bird’s beak 91 With this condition
28 Female Charles 4 Gaucho gold 92 Let your utensils do the
29 Intrigue-ing film line 5 Be opposed (to)
37 ___ Vegas 6 Bond film, ___ to a Kill wokking
38 Holm of The Hobbit 7 Thing, in law 93 Chinese concept
39 Rico in a bottle 8 Word from Annie’s Sandy 94 Crooked business
40 Long fish savored by 9 Having equal tension 95 Across and Down
10 Lavender flower
alligators 11 Hubbub indicators: abbr.
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63 Intrigue-ing film line 21 High post in the circus? 110 Not neg.
71 Stimpy’s friend 22 Fashionable Karan 111 Maximum voltage or current
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73 Scoreless hockey game 23 Adornment for McGarrett 113 Bob the Builder’s beltful
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83 Precious bodily fluids author Pauline 121 That woman
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A LOWER LEAP FOR THE MESSAGE WEST NORTH EAST
632 J 10 8 5 —
By Phillip Alder - Bridge Columnist K Q 10 5 97643 AJ82
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Pamela Ribon, a writer who runs the website pamie.com, said, “When you live in Texas, K76542 8 J 10 9
every single time you see snow it’s magical.”
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Every time you have a big fit with partner and see a single card of one suit in your hand, it’s AKQ974
potentially magical. That is the time for a splinter bid. This is typically a double jump shift, but —
when a low-level bid in a suit would be natural and game-forcing, a single jump can be a K Q J 10
splinter. AQ3

In this week’s deal, what should North rebid after his partner opens two clubs (strong, Dealer: South; Vulnerable: East-West
artificial and forcing) and rebids two spades?
The Bidding:
North has a super hand in the circumstances. He can give partner the good news by
rebidding four clubs. Now South knows that he has no club losers because he can ruff SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST OPENING
the three and queen in the dummy. Does North also have the diamond ace? South should 2 Clubs Pass 2 Diamonds Pass
control-bid four hearts, showing a first-round control in that suit and denying one in 2 Spades Pass ?? LEAD:
diamonds. Then North should control-bid five diamonds, and South should leap to seven K Hearts
spades. Real bridge players don’t need Blackwood!

After West leads the heart king, how should South plan the play?

Declarer must ruff his two club losers in the dummy, but he must be careful to return to hand
a safe way with either trumps or by ruffing hearts, not via the diamond suit, which carries
the unnecessary risk that one opponent is void in the suit. After ruffing West’s lead, South
cashes the spade ace and club ace, ruffs a club, overtakes the spade 10, trumps the club
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A SHOW OF HANDS NEEDED FOR SHORT-GAME PROFICIENCY KEVIN’S
KURES

A lot has been written about the hands the hands sends to the brain is a key to hands and what the many things the trols the direction of
in executing full swings and shots around improving. hands can do to help you improve your the ball. So, the back
the green. Many instructional articles short game. of the lead hand con-
(incorrectly, I believe) say the hands are So, the proper use of the hands is the trols the direction of all
things not to use. The hands are NOT gift that all players with outstanding short The hands are defined as, and are lo- short shots!
bad; using them incorrectly is the prob- games have. Also, don’t be fooled … you cated below, the forearms, including the
lem. The hands are, in fact, the most im- must train yourself early on as a new play- wrists joints, palms, fingers and thumbs. 4. Good players may
portant component of all the short-game er on how to use the hands. The hands do add or take off loft by By Kevin Perkins
shots. When practicing, the hands send not magically react when you are a new The hands perform many different changing the position
feedback to the brain and then the brain player; you must learn how to use your functions to help in the execution of the of the back of the lead wrist. By bowing or
can send feedback back to the hands in hands properly when you are learning short game. Here are just a few: creating a convexing lead wrist you can
order that future practice shots may be how to play. The hands only react subcon- lower or create a hotter shot. By cupping or
improved or adjusted. The feedback that sciously if you are a seasoned player. 1. The grip pressure in the fingers will making the lead wrist more concave, you
constantly vary depending on what type can add height or soften the shot.
Let me first identify and define the of shot you may be hitting. This constant
varying of grip pressure is one of the keys 5. Good players learn to feel the weight
Flax Memorial Golf Tournament upcoming to all great short-game players. Some of the clubhead to help produce a sen-
examples are: a good player will lighten sation of a swinging force. The swing-
Temple Beth El Israel is proud to an- are hoping that you would be able to par- his grip pressure on downhill fast putts ing force promotes rhythm, timing and
nounce it will be holding its 4th Annual ticipant or be a sponsor. and increase his grip pressure on longer a sense of clubhead awareness. This
Marshall Flax Memorial Golf Tournament putts. The player will also increase his clubhead awareness allows them to feel
on Sunday, April 28, at Gator Trace Golf The registration form as well as informa- grip pressure while hitting out of thick where the leading edge and flange are.
Club in Fort Pierce. tion regarding sponsorship opportunities rough. So, the touch needed to hit vary- This is a key to controlling the bottom of
for the tournament, monetary donations ing shots around the green starts with al- the swing.
Dr. Flax was a resident of Port St Lucie and/or donations of goods or services to be tering your grip pressure.
and an avid golfer who had a great love of included in our raffle and silent auction These are just a few examples of what
his community and our temple. He was a are on the temple’s Website and Facebook 2. The hands rotate in concert with the the many things the hands do to achieve
member of the Legacy Golf Club and ac- Page http://www.tbei.org or http://www. rotating forearms on pitch shots and re-ro- good results in the short game. The
tively involved in several community or- facebook.com/TBEIFL tate on the forward swing to square and hands are one of the most often used ex-
ganizations, including “Sarah’s Kitchen.” close the clubface. On mid- to long-range ternal tools of the brain. No question the
The funds raised will be used to give back For more information, feel free to con- pitch shots, the wrists will cock vertically arms carry the hands and the shoulders
to our community in Marshall’s name. We tact the temple office at 772-336-2424.  on the backswing and un-cock on the for- carry the arms; however, the hands are
ward swing, all simultaneously while the the authors of many things, and without
­– CONTRIBUTED hands and forearms rotate and re-rotate. question play the starring role in the exe-
cution of all the short-game shots. 
3. The back of the lead hand controls
the clubface angle, which virtually con-

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