03/09/2018 ISSUE 10

A3Copas groundbreaking These ‘Jacksons’ thrive B2 B7Memories of ‘Bean’
Hundreds enjoy Backus Brunch
Gov. Scott will attend ceremony ... with a sound all their own

VOLUME 3, ISSUE 10 YOUR INDEPENDENT LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2018

Parade fun with special Seuss Some answers still sought
in bizarre double slay case

BY DEBBIE CARSON | Staff Writer at locations within a mile of each
[email protected] other near Oleander and Ash av-
enues.
The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s
Office is continuing its investi- When was 56-year-old Gabriele
gation into the murders of two Reusch Legg last seen? And what
unincorporated Port St. Lucie items were removed from the
residents and the death of a third, home she shared with her neph-
and it needs the public’s help an- ew-by-marriage, Melvin “Chip”
swering a couple questions. The Anderson?
case involves three bodies found
CONTINUED ON PAGE A8

From left: Gabriele Reusch Legg, Gary Boice, Melvin ‘Chip’ Anderson.

Safety enhancement as deputy now
assigned to each of county’s schools

Renaissance Charter School of St. Lucie West students Jayvian Hampleton, Ashleigh Paquette and BY DEBBIE CARSON | Staff Writer
[email protected]
Aaliyah Dixon parade through the school celebrating Dr. Seuss during a pep rally to loosen the
Neither the St. Lucie County
children up before their big week of testing.  PHOTO: MITCH KLOORFAIN Sheriff’s Office nor the School Dis-
trict will wait any longer for the
POSITIVE FEEDBACK ON SCHOOLS’ PBIS MODEL state or federal governments to
come up with ways to better pro-
BY ADAM LATEN WILLSON | Correspondent Education Act, that trains school districts in ef- tect schools and their students. Schools Superintendent
fective measures for improving behavioral and Starting this week, every pub- E. Wayne Gent and
Last January, 22 schools in St. Lucie County attendance issues. While initially designed for lic school in the county is being
(roughly 58 percent) were recognized as PBIS Exceptional Student Education (ESE), the pro- equipped with at least one School Sheriff Ken J. Mascara.
model schools by University of South Florida gram has expanded to take into consideration Resource Deputy.
(USF), the state’s liaison for the program. the entirety of the school environment. PHOTO: MITCH KLOORFAIN
“While we wait for our legisla-
PBIS, or Positive Behavior and Intervention St. Lucie School District has implemented tors in Tallahassee and Washing-
Support, is a comprehensive framework, that ton, D.C., to make changes, we are
came out of the 1997 Individual with Disabilities CONTINUED ON PAGE A10 acting here in St. Lucie County,”

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COPAS GROUNDBREAKING
CEREMONY DRAWS SCOTT

BY PATRICK McCALLISTER | Correspondent with help and donations.

The Florida Department of Veteran Af- “We found some sponsors for some of

fairs has confirmed that Gov. Rick Scott, the portions of the event,” he said. “The

a Navy veteran, plans on attending the county and City of Port St. Lucie are foot-

long-awaited groundbreaking for the Ardie ing the cost of some of the event.”

R. Copas State Veterans’ Nursing Home. The ceremony will start on the north-

“He will be there,” said Steve Murray, ern side of Tradition Parkway. In addition

communications director. to the governor, other dignitaries

The Tuesday, March 20 cer- will speak.

emony will be at 2 p.m. at the “Al Carter, from FDVA, is go-

end of Tradition Parkway near ing to speak for sure,” Teegardin

The Brennity at Tradition and said. Carter is the deputy exec-

Renaissance Charter School at utive director of the Florida De-

HAIL TO THE NEW FIRE CHIEF! Tradition. partment of Veteran Affairs.

“The ceremony is open to the Teegardin said Frannie

general public,” Murray said. Gov. Rick Scott. Hutchinson, chairwoman of the

“We’re expecting a crowd greater St. Lucie County Commission,

Nate Spera is than 200.” will likely speak.
officially sworn in
by Kim Sabol as Murray said a local ad hoc planning He said when the county was offered a
St. Lucie County’s
newest chief of the committee has done much of the legwork chance to vie for what would be the state’s
Fire District during
ceremonies last Fri- he normally does for state veterans de- seventh veterans nursing home in 2014,
day. At right, Spera is
pinned with his new partment events, and it’s a sign of how ea- Hutchinson led a rapid and forceful push
chief’s badge by his
mother, Marge.  ger Port St. Lucie is to get the home. to get it built in St. Lucie.

“We’ve got a group of 10 or 12 folks who The ceremony will have covered seat-

are part of the committee,” Murray said. ing for about 200. Teegardin figured it’ll

Wayne Teegardin, manager of St. Lucie be about half an hour long. “When every-

County’s veterans services, is on the com- body’s done speaking, it’s a walk across the

PHOTOS: MITCH KLOORFAIN mittee. He said area businesses and orga- street to the site to the groundbreaking,”

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Court in session PHOTOS: MITCH KLOORFAIN COPAS GROUNDBREAKING

Crosstown rivals battled it out on the courts CONTINUED FROM PAGE A3
last Wednesday when Fort Pierce Central
High School met Treasure Coast High School he said. A reception at Tradition Town Hall
in a tennis tussle at Whispering Pines Park. will follow. Tradition Town Hall is at 10490 SW
Clockwise from above, Noemi Quintanal hits a Village Center Drive, about two miles east of
shot for Treasure Coast; Central’s Troy Surloff the ceremony. Teegardin said Tradition Town
stretches to make a return against his oppo- Hall is also the inclement weather location
nent; and TC’s Isaiah Simpson stretches for a for the ceremony. Light refreshments will be
low return. The Treasure Coast Titans lost to the served.
undefeated Cobras. 
In previous interviews, Glenn Stuphin,
executive director of the state veterans de-
partment, said the 121,000-square-foot facil-
ity should be opened by 2020. The state now
has six veteran nursing homes and a living
facility. They stay at capacity, about 120 res-
idents each. The last veterans nursing home
the state built opened in 2010. That was
the Clyde E. Lassen State Veterans’ Nursing
Home in St. Augustine.

Murray has repeatedly told St. Lucie Voice
that, when built, the home will employ about
190 and add more than $7 million a year in
wages to Port St. Lucie, along with another
$5 million in locally-purchased products and
services.

Parking for the groundbreaking will be
limited, and many will park along Tradition
Parkway. Teegardin urged healthy attendees
to park farther away to leave as many clos-
er parking spots as possible for people with
mobility difficulties.

“We’re also urging them to carpool as
much as possible, to reduce the number of
vehicles,” Teegardin said. 

SCHOOL RESOURCE DEPUTIES ie County School District to find ways to “Over the last week, we have reorganized done in Tallahassee right now will allow us
increase security. One of the challenges, our entire agency to reallocate resources to make this a permanent solution and en-
CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 Sheriff Mascara had previously told St. Luc- and personnel and make this immediate courage our legislators to provide the fund-
ie Voice, was the lack of funding for School change to improve the safety and security of ing needed to do so,” Mascara said.
said Sheriff Ken J. Mascara. “As of [Monday], Resource Deputies. our schools,” Sheriff Mascara said Monday.
we have placed a School Resource Deputy “Their number one priority is keeping our St. Lucie Schools Superintendent E.Wayne
at all public elementary schools in St. Lucie At the time, he pointed out that 19 school children safe.” Gent commended the proactive measures of
County.” campuses – all elementary schools – were added safety by the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s
without a full-time School Resource Deputy. The reorganization brings the total of Office in lieu of waiting for legislative action.
Previously, the elementary schools were School Resource Deputies to 38. “Having the extra support benefits our abil-
covered part time with a traveling School But finding the funds needed to ad- ity to deter negative influences on campus,
Resource Deputy. The agency’s 27 school dress that shortage would continue to The beefed-up security is expected to re- and that’s not all. School Resources Officers
deputies were assigned to the K-8, middle be a challenge. Since the recession, the main in place through the end of this school develop positive relationships with students
and high schools. School District cut funding for School year, the sheriff said. If the state or feds in- and serve as mentors to many. Their trust-
Resource Deputies. The district kicks in crease funding for School Resource Depu- ed presence and availability also opens the
In the wake of the high school shooting about $400,000 while the Sheriff’s Office ties, it’s possible the higher staff level could door for reporting and preventing negative
in Parkland, Fla., last month, the Sheriff’s – via the County Commission – funds a become permanent. behaviors.” 
Office has been working with the St. Luc- little more than $3 million.
“We are hopeful that the work being



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Providing You With Exceptional & Compassionate MURDER INVESTIGATION lease the causes of death for Reusch Legg
Care During Your Time Of Need . . . and Boice and wouldn’t speak to the type of
CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 weapon or weapons used. However, author-
AYCOCK FUNERAL HOMES ities said neither Boice nor Anderson was a
Reusch Legg was found dead, wrapped in registered gun owner.
FERNHILL MEMORIAL GARDENS a carpet in the garage of a home she shared
with Anderson on Feb. 28. One neighbor told This is what the Sheriff’s Office has been
HILLCREST MEMORIAL GARDENS, FORT PIERCE investigators that she had last seen Reusch able to determine so far:
Legg on Feb. 18.
NOW OPEN  Gabriele Reusch Legg, 56, is the aunt-
Anderson died of apparent natural causes by-marriage to Melvin “Chip” Anderson, 61.
WHEN YOU PLAN AHEAD following a “minor, slow speed” crash into a
ditch near the home on Feb. 28. He was driv-  Reusch Legg was widowed more than a
CrSeWekStWoanyy ing a vehicle registered to Reusch Legg’s ro- year ago and had been living with Anderson
SW Tradition Lakes Blvd. mantic partner. The third person found dead ever since.
SW Hartwick Dr. on the same day was Reusch Legg’s partner,
Gary Boice, who was discovered in his home.  For the last 8 months, Reusch Legg has
Both Reusch Legg and Boice are believed to been involved with 70-year-old Gary Boice
be victims of a homicide. and was planning on moving in with him.

“We do not believe there is anyone else in-  Reusch Legg and Anderson were sup-
volved in this murder and death case,” Sher- posed to vacate the home they were renting
iff Ken Mascara said at a press conference on Ash Avenue by the end of February, which
Monday. He said that residents in the areas of precipitated the visit by the landlord on
both homes have been very helpful, provid- Feb. 28, resulting in the discovery of Reusch
ing pertinent information, but investigators Legg’s body.
need more.
 Earlier the same morning, Boice was
The agency wants to know what was be- killed in his home.
ing removed from the home Anderson and
Reusch Legg shared. Investigators also want  At 9:50 a.m. Feb. 28, Anderson wrecked
to hear from anyone who had previously en- a white BMW registered to Boice – investi-
countered Anderson. gators have not yet determined if Boice lent
Anderson the car or if Anderson stole it.
Sheriff Mascara said that anytime multiple
bodies are discovered in a small geographic  Anderson was taken to an area hospital
area, “everyone’s radar goes up.” for treatment but was later pronounced dead
due to natural causes.
“It gave even alarm to me as to what hap-
pened in this sequence of events,” he said. Anyone with information regarding Mel-
vin “Chip” Anderson or who purchased or
The Sheriff’s Office has declined to re- received items from his home on Ash Avenue
is encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Office by
calling 772-462-3230. 

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IN LOVING MEMORY

JOYCE A. MADRID, 71 Joe is survived by his devoted wife of 31 Treasure Coast Hospice
Port St. Lucie years, Rose Fuda Renda; two daughters Tere- Has Grown to Become
sa Renda Correa (Bruno) and Vittoria Renda;
Joyce A. Madrid, 71, of Port St. Lucie passed his father, Francesco Renda; two brothers, Treasure Health!
away Feb. 25. Born in Wheeling, W.Va., she Nick Renda (Grace) and Salvatore Renda
was a resident of Florida for several years. (Dana); and his faithful dog, Luna. Treasure Coast Hospice has always treasured life. Now,
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Prior to retirement, Sally was a secretary/ He is predeceased by his beloved mother
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ven E. (wife, Heather) Madrid of Panama City Michael was born on Dec. 28, 1971, in Fort
Beach, Fla.; grandchildren, Nicholas, Andrew, Pierce, to Jason and Wanda Stratton.
Ciro Ras Madrid, Rohan Jude Madrid; one
brother, Charles Hall of W.Va.; and one sister, He was a lifelong resident of St. Lucie
Linda K. Boles, also of W.Va. County.

GIUSEPPE RENDA, 61 Michael worked for Tri-Brothers Tree ser-
Port St. Lucie vice for 25 years and lived for his job. He en-
joyed mud trucks, country music and build-
Giuseppe “Joe” Renda, 61, of Port St. Lucie ing birdhouses.
lost his battle with pancreatic cancer March
1. Joe was born Jan. 25, 1957, in Calabria, Italy. Survivors include his sisters, Linda Ham-
mer and Debra Revels, both of Port St. Lucie;
He married his wife in 1986 and lived in three nephews, Robert, Allen and Jason; three
Canada for several years. He then moved his nieces, Rhonda, Jada and Jenna; extended
family to Port St. Lucie, where he started and family the Fasnachts; dear friends Shelly
ran his successful towing company, Reliable Baggs, and Autumn Baggs, whom he loved
Towing & Storage, for the past 14 years. like a daughter.

Joe was an avid Toronto Maple Leafs hock- He was predeceased by his parents, Jason
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POSITIVE BEHAVIOR MODEL tions each school asks are: “What are our children throughout the learning process of their model’s expectations by teach-
concerns or issues? What do we hypothe- what the expectations are. There’s a con- ers, posters spread about the school,
CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 size is causing them? What can we do to stant feedback to students, so that they and through various meetings and
make it better, and does it work?” Based understand, throughout their learning, events. In addition, the faculty and staff
PBIS for about 14 years. This year, seven on individual school data, each school the expectations for every aspect of the involve many of the students in the de-
more schools were honored in St. Lucie designs their own implementation model curriculum or subject being taught.” cision-making process by taking regular
than last year, and of the 22 total hon- for PBIS, with help from the district, who surveys among the student body. The
orees – all of which were elementary or in turn has recourse to PBIS consultants PBIS standards are implemented on elementary school has recently seen a
middle schools – 14 received “Gold” sta- from the state. all levels by the faculty, administrators decline in student referrals and out-of-
tus. Among the top recognitions were Al- and volunteer student team leaders. The school suspensions, which principal Ana
lapattah Flats K-8, St. Lucie West K-8 and There are three tiers within PBIS. The schools consider a wide scope of data, Rodriguez-Oronoz largely attributes to
Westgate K-8. first application of the program is school- such as absentee rates, student retention, their PBIS implementation.
wide, and involves a core set of tenets academic performance, as well as disci-
While the PBIS program does not rate that faculty and students are encouraged plinary data. “When you go out there and talk to
districts, and applications for model rec- to observe: respect, responsibility, safety, students, and you see students in class-
ognition are voluntary, Robyn Vanover, and readiness to learn. About 80 percent There is also attention paid to the rooms, in the cafeteria, at events, you can
USF faculty member and PBIS Techni- of the student populations are responsive mental health or cognitive abilities of the just see that they’re happy to be here, that
cal Assistance Specialist for the Treasure to this tier, says Bill Tomlinson, Executive individual students. “We’re in the student they like our school and feel connected to
Coast, says an increase in model school Director for Student Services and Excep- services business,” says Tomlinson. “The the adults,” says Rodriguez-Oronoz.
recognition indicates a growing enthusi- tional Student Education in St. Lucie. Tier academic component of that is one thing.
asm for the program in a district. 2 is designed for students in need of a But the children carry a lot of things with Fourth-grader Emily Mojica, who re-
more intensive framework, and is usually them to school. Some of that is trauma cently transferred to Allapattah Flats
There is also a clear correlation be- executed in small-group settings. Tier 3 is they’ve been exposed to, things going from the Miami-Dade school district,
tween St. Lucie School District’s imple- for those students in need of individual on in the home that affect their ability says she’s noticed how happier and more
mentation of the program and its grad- attention, and comprises roughly 5 per- to learn.” Tomlinson mentions that in productive she and her classmates are
uation and student retention rates, says cent of the school populations. concert with PBIS, the district has added with the PBIS program. At her previous
Keri Padrick, district spokesperson. Last many components to their mental health school, students were much meaner,
year, 90.1 percent of students in St. Luc- Tomlinson isolates classroom man- program, offering youth mental first aid she says, but at Allapattah Flats, much of
ie graduated, which is 22 percent higher agement as a foundation for PBIS in the training for faculty, as well as training in this behavior is dealt with more directly,
than four years ago. schools. “We try to train our teachers in trauma-informed care. allowing her and her fellow students to
effective measures for classroom man- concentrate on their studies more.
Each school applies the PBIS frame- agement,” he says. “The sole goal behind Graduation rates among ESE students
work in its own unique way, depending classroom management is being able to is also high. Last year, 83.7 percent of the Additionally, Allapattah Flats has insti-
on their individual needs, says Robert protect the integrity of instruction. If the district’s students with disabilities gradu- tuted a school-wide incentive program
O’Neill, St. Lucie’s PBIS coordinator. “Ev- teacher can’t teach, the children aren’t ated, which is 17 percentage points high- called “Gator Bucks.” Teachers and staff
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OuisrNEoxwpaOnpseino!n YMCA HOPES PUBLIC
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BY DEBBIE CARSON | Staff Writer There are “myriad reasons,” she said,
[email protected] not the least of which being that the win-
ner might already own a home or isn’t
Time is running out. Nerves are getting looking to move to Indiantown.
tense.
Still, with an expected 50,000 to 60,000
Will the community step up and sup- tickets to be sold, “it’s a better chance to
port the YMCA as it has before? Based on win an Easter House than a lottery tick-
ticket sales for this year’s Easter House, et,” Lyons said.
some are not so sure.
This year’s Easter House is built by Villa
As of last month, the YMCA’s larg- Franca Homes and is valued at $219,000.
est fundraiser was 3,000 tickets behind It’s the Caloosa model home and features
where organizers had hoped it would be. a covered front entrance as well as a cov-
ered rear patio.
The fundraiser brings in money used
to provide scholarships for children and This is the fourth year in a row the
families to participate in YMCA pro- builder has participated in the Easter
grams, including preschool, afterschool, House fundraiser.
and even summer camps.
“I donated my house for a good cause,
The $10 ticket gives you a chance to giving back to local children,” said build-
win the grand prize – an 1,882-square- er Eugene “Gino” Francavilla. “The Easter
foot, 4-bedroom, 2-bath home in Indian- house gives the opportunity for the lucky
town, in Martin County. winner a dream house.”

Don’t want the home? No problem. The Lyons said that the YMCA Treasure
lucky winner can choose either the house Coast continues to be grateful for Villa
or a lump-sum cash prize of $110,000. Franca Homes’ partnership, given that
the Y couldn’t hold its biggest fundraiser
Charlene Lyons, YMCA of the Treasure without a house to raffle off.
Coast vice president, said the option to
choose is given because not everyone “We’re very appreciative of their sup-
might want the house itself.

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The organization hopes to raise be- in Fort Pierce. chasing multiple tickets for the Easter Easter House and other prizes will be
House fundraiser also have a chance to held March 29. Winners will be notified
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Lenny Agin • Tile Marble BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Correspondent munity. There’s a 24,000-square-foot club-
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2014, 2015 & 2016 dition. It is a great community for those 55 The house at 11231 SW Apple Blossom
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that open to the back of the house and the There is a soaker tub with glass blocks above Hurricane Impact Doors
stunning lake views. Volume ceilings en- that let in light and maintain privacy, and a & Impact Glass,
hance the feeling of openness and light. separate shower. We Have It All!
There is a formal dining room that is being
used as a den/office, and it can remain that There is an additional bedroom with an
way or return to its original purpose. additional full bath and a half-bath, and a
room with a nook that could easily be con-
The kitchen is, as always, the heart of the verted into a closet, making it a three-bed-
home at a generous 12-by-15. Tony Reagan, room home. This makes it ideal for visiting
agent for Lang Realty, described its features. friends or grandkids. There’s a lot of flexibil-
ity with this arrangement.
“The eat-in kitchen boasts 42-inch cabi-
Outside, in the back of the house, there
is extensive landscaping that secludes but
doesn’t block the stunning view of the lake.
You can sit on the covered and screened la-
nai and just enjoy the quiet in the morning

nets with crown molding and over-cabinet or the evening. There is room for a pool, but Transform Your Existing Door from
accent lighting, granite countertops, a wall the community has such a nice one that you Boring to Beautiful!
oven, drop-in gas cooktop and a huge walk- might choose to use that.
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Neighborhood: Vitalia in Tradition • Year built: 2007
Construction: CBS

Square footage: 2,470 sq. ft. • Total square footage: 4,337
Bedrooms: 2 • Bathrooms: 2.5 • Flooring: tile, wood
Security: manned gate, owner system

Additional features: lake views, oversized lot, two + car garage
with epoxy flooring, plantation shutters, barrel tile roof, natu-

ral gas, Wi-Fi thermostat, air conditioning one year old
Community amenities: basketball, biking and jogging, billiards,
business center, clubhouse, community room, exercise room,

game room, library, pool, putting green, tennis
Listing brokerage: Lang Realty

Listing agent: Tony Reagan, 772-333-0025
Listing price: $399,000

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TRADITION AND ST. LUCIE WEST REAL ESTATE SALES

TOP SALES OF THE WEEK

An impressive week of real estate activity saw 26 single-family residences and lots sell in Port
St. Lucie from Feb. 26-March 1 (some shown below).
The top sale of the week was the home at 11275 SW Vanderbilt Circle. First listed in November
for $565,000, this 4-bedroom, 5-bathoom, 3,272-square-foot residence sold for $532,000 on
Feb. 28.
The week’s next-best sale was the house at 9616 Crooked Stick. Originally listed in January for
$559,500, the 4-bedroom, 4-bathoom, 3,256-square-foot abode fetched $510,000 on Feb. 26.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS SELLING
ORIGINAL PRICE

TOWN ADDRESS LISTED ASKING PRICE SOLD $532,000
$510,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 11275 SW VANDERBILT CIRCLE 11/10/2017 $565,000 2/28/2018 $486,500
PORT SAINT LUCIE 9616 CROOKED STICK 1/3/2017 $559,500 2/26/2018 $375,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 11120 SW VITALIA COURT 1/15/2018 $486,500 3/1/2018 $367,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 1070 SW MOCKINGBIRD DRIVE 10/20/2017 $429,000 3/1/2018 $365,900
PORT SAINT LUCIE 8833 FIRST TEE ROAD 8/25/2017 $389,000 3/1/2018 $340,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 12019 SW MARIGOLD AVENUE 1/1/2018 $365,900 3/1/2018 $319,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 1129 SW FOREST HILL COVE 1/5/2018 $348,800 2/26/2018 $314,900
PORT SAINT LUCIE 5837 NW GERALD CIRCLE 10/31/2017 $329,900 2/26/2018 $285,900
PORT SAINT LUCIE 10511 SW SARAH WAY 7/27/2017 $334,900 2/28/2018 $250,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 5875 NW LEAH DRIVE 1/11/2018 $289,900 2/28/2018 $240,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 6902 NW KOWAL CT 10/18/2017 $265,000 2/28/2018 $237,500
PORT SAINT LUCIE 833 SW SAINT ANDREWS COVE 1/2/2018 $249,000 2/28/2018
PORT SAINT LUCIE 464 NW BLUE LAKE DRIVE 10/17/2017 $330,200 2/27/2018

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HERE ARE SOME OF THE TOP RECENT TRADITION AND ST. LUCIE WEST REAL ESTATE SALES

9616 Crooked Stick, Port Saint Lucie 11120 SW Vitalia Court, Port Saint Lucie

Listing Date: 1/3/2017 Listing Date: 1/15/2018
Original Price: $559,500 Original Price: $486,500
Sold: 2/26/2018 Sold: 3/1/2018
Selling Price: $510,000 Selling Price: $486,500
Listing Agent: Donald Baetzold Listing Agent: Cliff Glansen

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Original Price: $429,000 Original Price: $389,000
Sold: 3/1/2018 Sold: 3/1/2018
Selling Price: $375,000 Selling Price: $367,000
Listing Agent: Jennifer Fleschner Listing Agent: Kay Rodriguez

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LUCY CLORE REALTOR JAMES INSINGA
REALTOR
772-579-3438
[email protected] OPEN HOUSE
Lucy Clore

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, MAR 11. 1-4

7682 GREENBRIER CIR

Sunday March 11th 1pm - 4pm VPILGLAAGE JUST LISTED $339,900

9102 Champions Way, PGA Village, So. Gate

“Beautiful BEAUTIFUL UPDATED HOME
Lake Views”
3BR,2BA, stained glass front door; Tile on diagonal throughout the living areas,
glazed porcelain in bedrooms; SS appls, crown molding; Accordian shutters, New

gutters, New landscaping, New epoxy garage floor

UNDER CONTRACT IN 15 DAYS! JUST LISTED & UNDER CONTRACT!

VPILGLAAGE VPILGLAAGE

PREMIUM CORNER CASTLE PINES – ON CUL-DE-SAC, GOLF VIEW CASTLE PINES – UPDATED CONDO ON CUL-DE-SAC
PROPERTY ON THE A true 3BR, 2BA “Essex” Model, formal dining room Spotless 2BR, 2.5BA 2nd floor condo, kitchen w/granite,
LAKE. 3BRs, 2BAs, NEW kitchen package, SS appls, and separate large open living area, updated kitchen & SS appls, tile on diagonal throughout living area, screened
bathrooms, screened lanai + add’l paver patio
NEW carpet, exterior painted 2016, screened patio. RX-10404833 $240,000 balcony over looks preserve. FULLY FURNISHED
RX-10384766 $299,950 RX-10409735 $149,900

772-233-2500 [email protected]

Linda Hart REALTOR CHARMAINE HICKEY

772-595-2822 REALTOR

Linda Hart [email protected] • Buying Call • Selling Call • Results Call
Charmaine Charmaine Charmaine
OPEN HOUSE Sunday March 11th 1pm - 4pm
11779 SW Aventino Dr.
7138 Hawk’s View TRADITION
Trail, PGA Village THE ESTATES – A TRUE
OPEN HOUSE MAR. 11TH 1PM - 4PM
UPDATED POOL HOME – LAKE & GOLF VIEWS. GEM OF A HOME

Lovely 3BR, 2BA. Kitchen w/granite & white cabinets, new appliances. Planation 3BR, 3BA, 3CG home will not
shutters, quality electric shades on sliders. Screened lanai. RX-10404211 $315,000 disappoint. Open floor plan

features gourmet kitchen w/two
islands, granite, SS appls, tile t/o
living areas, plantation shutters,

paver patio + room for a pool
RX-10380631 $345,000

9849 Perfect Dr. PGA VILLAGE
FURNISHED GOLF
RECENTLY SOLD IN PGA VILLAGE BY LINDA HART
COURSE VILLA
PLANTATION LAKES SABAL CREEK MARSH LANDING CASTLE PINES
2BR, 2BA, 2nd floor unit, Turnkey,
tastefully decorated, golf course
view, close to the prestigious

PGA Golf Club
$145,000

7948 Plantation 8083 Spendthrift 7220 Marsh 8020 Carnoustie
Landing Place
Lakes Lane 772-467-1299 OR 954-404-0996 EMAIL: [email protected]

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CHRIS CHAPDELAINE MICHELLE AGRUSA
REALTOR, GRI
REALTOR
CALL 772-263-6131
Committed to making your Buying or Selling [email protected]
experience an enjoyable one.
OPEN HOUSE, SUN MARCH 11, 1PM-4PM
OPEN HOUSE! SUN. MAR. 11, 1PM-4PM
GREAT PRICED POOL HOME! LFAOKREEST JUST REDUCED 626 SW Indian Key Dr.
IN PGA VILLAGE Incredible Upgrades
You Must See!!! 2/2/2 Plus den
9312 Avenel Lane with open Kitchen and Private Heated
Pool. New AC, surround sound, buyer
3 bedroom ensuites and 2 custom paved receives a ECM Home Warranty
driveways! The kitchen features 42” transferred at closing. Upgrades Inc.
cherry cabinetry, stainless appliances, Extended Garage, Granite, Tile Back
granite counters, a walk in pantry & a Splash, SS Appliances, New Top of
large breakfast area that overlooks the the line Gas Stove. $249,900

pool & yard. RX-10395761 $349,900 OTHER HOMES AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING WITH APPOINTMENT

Specializing in PGA Village, Verano, St Lucie West, Torino, Tradition 434 SW Talquin 867 SW Rocky Bayou 812 SW Rocky Bayou
and the surrounding communities 2/2/2 Plus Den w/ Pool and 2/2/2 Plus Den with a Beautiful 3/2/2 Plus extra Bonus Room
Spa on Corner lot Lake View on screened in patio
772-529-3748 [email protected]
$237,900 $209,900 $218,900

Lake Forest HOA $153 a month gets you lawn care and cable plus 2 pools, clubhouse and fitness center

BUY WITH CONFIDENCE - SELL WITH SUCCESS

MOIRA FEELY REKUS ARE YOU LOOKING TO SELL? Moira Rekus
BROKER/ASSOCIATE
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PGA VILLAGE $319,900 CROSSTOWN AREA $209,888 PGA VILLAGE $499,000 PGA VILLAGE $750,000 JUST LISTED

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, 3/11 1-4pm OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, 3/11 1-4pm OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, 3/11 1-4pm OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, 3/11 1-4pm
BEAUTIFUL POOL HOME ON NewCkOitchMenPcaLbinEeTts wE/LgrYanitRe, ESSNapOplsV, wAinTdoEwsD/do!ors, METICULOUS HOME WITH GOLF
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bathrooms w/quartz counters, new lanai screen, pool GOLF VIEW
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salt water pool paver screened lanai with stunning lake & golf views Executive home boasting 3686 living sq’ ft. 4BR, 4BA
RX-10378743 9400 Briarcliff Trace PLUS den, lovely LINE 3 screen enclosed pool & spa,
RX-10348729 8438 Belfry Place
PGA VILLAGE $239,900 JUST LISTED summer kitchen. Built 2006. Golf view.
CASCADES $329,900 JUST REDUCED RX-10410608 9404 Scarborough Ct.

PGA VILLAGE $629,000 PGA VILLAGE $159,900

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, 3/11 1-4pm BEAUTIFUL ARCHITECT DE- WILLOW PINES – CORNER LOT CASTLE PINES - WATER &
MODIFIED “DIAMOND” CSoInGtemNpoEraDry C3bUr, 2S.5TbaO, wMith PlarOgeOBoLnuHs ROooMm, Ere- Beautiful 2BRL,O2BAC, A2CTGIoOpenN& bright villa, First floor fulGly fOurLniFsheVd I2BERW, 2.S5BA, golf villa,

Beautiful upgradFeLd O3BRO, 2RBAP, oLvAersNized 2CG, kitchen modeled kitchen & bathrooms, freshly painted exterior, granite kitchen & SS appls, tile on diagonal throughout living large screened lanai overlooks water & golf course,
paver patio with pool, stunning Golf & Lake Views areas, covered & screened lanai, close to community pool resort-style amenities.
& bathrooms completely remodeled, crown molding, cus- RX-10388284 7309 Reserve Creek RX-10410239 7039 Willow Pines way
tom landscaping, ext’d screen lanai overlooks lake RX-10405118 8306 Mulligan Circle
RX-10373395 330 NW Springview Loop

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Diane Gault DIANE GAULT YOUR FULL TIME - FULL SERVICE
REALTOR
PGA VILLAGE BROKER/ASSOCIATE
772-342-7455

[email protected]

$374,900 PGA VERANO $234,900 PGA VERANO $494,000 JUST LISTED

OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY, OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY, OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY,
MARCH 11TH, 1-4 MARCH 11TH, 1-4 MARCH 11TH, 1-4

2br, 2.5ba PLUS den home w/upgrades throughout, built-in sub-zero 2BR, 2BA, great open floor plan, upgraded kitchen w/solid counters by Zodiac “Dolce” floor plan, 2BR, 2.5BA PLUS den on oversized pie shaped lot, tile on
refrigerator, dble ovens, ctr island, heated POOL, expanded garage & SS appls, porcelain tile, to list a few. Screened patio. diagonal, SS appls, granite, high impact windows/doors, screened lanai
RX-10406926 10299 Reggiani Way w/pool & spa. 9532 NUOVA Way
RX-10303400 8804 First Tee

BAYSHORE AREA $179,900 JUST LISTED PGA VILLAGE $659,000 UNDER CONTRACT PGA VILLAGE $329,000

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The Reagan Team Vitalia at Tradition Ryan Reagan Tony Reagan David Paladino
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NEW CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST Grand Clubhouse, Resort Style Pool, Tennis, Pickle Ball,
“A Family You Can Trust” Bocce, Clubs and Much More!

TRADITION $499,900 TRADITION $539,000 TRADITION / VITALIA $399,900 UNDER CONTRACT TRADITION $387,000

OPEN HOUSE SUN, MARCH 11th. 1-4 VITALIA– SPECTACULAR ‘SEA- SPECTACULAR LAKEFRONT VITALIA – SPACIOUS “SPACE
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4BR, 4BHA,ObeaMutiEful OupgNradTesH/finEishLes,ApaKveEd s.creened moldings, custom built-ins, dbl door entry, impact glass, out, impact windows/doors, plantation shutters, French & wood flooring t/o, extended patio and screened lanai.
screened lanai, gas heated pool, pool deck, preserve view doors to lanai, beautifully landscaped Impact windows
lanai pool, summer kitchen
RX-10305901 11699 SW Apple Blossom Trail RX-10353659 11214 SW Apple Blossom Trail RX-10397746 11231 SW Apple Blossom Trail RX-10379900  11400 SW Apple Blossom TraiL

TRADITION / VITALIA $359,900 TRADITION $289,000 TRADITION $269,000 TRADITION / VITALIA $259,900

BEAUTIFUL ‘TREASURE COAST” VITALIA – STUNNING “ANNA VITALIA – RARE “ANNA MARIA” IMMACULATE ‘ANDALUCIA’
2BR, 2BAMPLOUSDdeEn,Lpo–rceLlaiAn tKile,EcroVwnIEmWolding, huge 2BR, 2BAMPLUASRdeInAk”itchMenOw/DgraEniLte, SS appls, 2br PLMUSOdeDn, EpoLrc.elOainNtileEt/Yo, SESAapRpls,NgraEniWte, i!mpact 2BR, 2BA PLUS den, MkitcOhenDwEithLgranite, SS appls. Trey

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Linda MacCormack LOCAL • TRUSTED PROVEN

REALTOR OVER 20 YEARS OF
REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE
772-812-0469
“IT’S MY SERVICE!”
[email protected]

Linda MacCormack

COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES OPEN HOUSE SUN, MARCH 11th, 1-4 PGA / VERANO OPEN HOUSE SUN, MARCH 11th, 1-4

BEAUTIFUL 4 BEDROOM PLUS BONUS ROOM HOME SPECTACULAR POOL HOME WITH GOLF VIEW!  

Many updates and upgrades, new roof, newer a/c, tankless water heater, Beautiful The Perfect Package! Meticulously maintained 2br PLUS den w/beautiful
remodeled kitchen with SS, granite and remodeled baths, pool & spa. upgrades and finishes throughout, stunning pool w/waterfall and golf view
RX-10405609 1539 SW Mockingbird Circle $369,900
RX-10369262 9624 SW Nuova Way $382,000

PGA VILLAGE $209,900 PGA VILLAGE $344,900

BEAUTIFUL, LONG LAKE VIEW GEORGEOUS LARGE LANDSCAPED LOT - GOLF COURSE VIEW

2BR, 2BA, 1.5CG, extended screen enclosure, new A/C and water heater. Remodeled 4BR, 2.5BA, oversized 2CG, huge screened lanai with 15’x30’pool, lots of updates,
kitchen & baths, SS Appls, Granite, plantation shutters too many to list.
RX-10406808 669 SW Treasure Cove
RX-10396706 1801 SE Erwin Rd

Martin Borgia 35 YEARS OF REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE
Martin: 772.626.9036 email: [email protected]
Sharon: 772.528.5952 email: [email protected] Sharon Rudd-Boulanger

OPEN HOUSE SUN, TRADITION / VITALIA BEAUTIFUL MOVE-IN
MARCH 11th, 1-4 READY “ANDALUCIA”

MODEL

2BR, 2BA, PLUS DEN, open & bright floor plan, granite kitchen
stainless appliances, plantation shutters, screened porch.

Wonderful 55+ gated community with clubhouse and resort
style amenities. Priced to sell! RX-10405661 $249,900

PGA VILLAGE CASCADES CBS POOL HOME
CASTLE PINES ADORABLE POOL WITH FENCED
ONE STORY END YARD
HOME
UNIT. Screened in Pool home, 3BR, 2BA,
2BR, 2BA, 2CG, great open & 2CG, recently updated kitchen with
2BR, 2BA, 2CG, open & bright floor bright floor plan with split bedrooms, granite; SS appliances, in a great
plan, screened patio overlooking quiet location, call to view, won’t last long!
preserve. Community pool + access tile on diagonal, screened lanai
with pool, RX-10410446
to resort style amenities Just Listed! $199,900
RX-10403011 $184,900 RX-10398639`
Under Contract! $199,900

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772-713-3221

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PGA VILLAGE $599,000 NEW LISTING TRADITION $345,000 PGA VILLAGE $349,900
OPEN HOUSE, SUN, MARCH 11th, 1-4
OPEN HOUSE, SUN, MARCH 11th, 1-4 OPEN HOUSE, SUN, MARCH 11th, 1-4

STUNNING POOL THE ESTATES IMMACUALTE
HOME ON THE A TRUE GEM OF POOL HOME WITH
GOLF COURSE A HOME LAKE VIEW

Elegant & Sophisticated 3BR PLUS den, 3BA. 3BR, 3BA, 3CG home will not disappoint. Open Line 2: Popular “Fairview” floor plan, 2BR, 2BA,
Extensive recent improvements to include floor plan features gourmet kitchen w/two islands, PLUS den features vaulted ceilings
IMPACT glass windows & doors, custom designed granite, SS appls, tile t/o living areas, plantation Line 3: brand NEW SS appls, NEW A/C, screened
gourmet kitchen w/Wolf range + so much more! shutters, paver patio + room for a pool lanai w/pool & hot tub, expansive lake views
RX-10408848 8111 Links Way RX-10380631 11779 SW Aventino Dr. RX-10382937 9221 Short Chip Cir

COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES $460,000 PGA VILLAGE $375,000 PGA / VERANO $284,900

OPEN HOUSE, SUN, MARCH 11th, 1-4 OPEN HOUSE, SUN, MARCH 11th, 1-4

BEAUTIFUL POOL IMPRESSIVE POOL ENJOY PRIVATE
HOME WITH GOLF HOME WITH VIEWS – “AREZZO:
VIEW.  STUNNING LAKE FLOOR PLAN
VIEW
4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath. Almost 3400 sq/ft under BUILT 2016 – 2BR 2BA, PLUS
air. Spacious floor plan on large .47 acre corner lot, Light & Bright “Fairview” floor plan, 2BR, 2BA, den, features include impact glass throughout,
2.5 car garage PLUS den, features decorative glass front door, SS Line 3: polished porcelain tile throughout, granite
RX-10364158 1406 SW Osprey Cove appls, tumbled back splash, screened lanai with pool in kitchen & bathrooms SS appls, lrg pantry.
RX-10403258 9125 Short Chip Circle    RX-10403264 11087 SW Visconti Way
KINGS ISLE $192,500 NEW LISTING
PGA VILLAGE $145,000 UNDER CONTRACT PGA / VERANO $415,900

BEAUTIFULLY CASTLE PINES STUNNING ‘SIENA’
UPDATED HOME – FIRST FLOOR FLOOR PLAN WITH
CORNER CONDO WATER VIEW
Meticulously cared for 2BR,
2BA, 2CG, granite counters in Light & Bright 2BR, 2.5BA located on a cul-de- 3BR PLUS den, 3BA with elegant finishes, tile t/o,
kitchen & master bath plantation shutters, new tile, sac, kitchen w/granite, new water heater, screened custom lighting, plantation shutters, frame-less
freshly painted, NEW roof 2015, NEW A/C 2016, lanai. Isabelle Pollock 772-713-3221, Elise shower doors, extended b’fast area, extra-large lot.
private preserve view Danielian 772-418-2992 Welcome Home!
RX-10408724 469 NW Casanova Circle RX-10388429 8909 Sandshot Court RX-10370850 10642 SW Capraia Way

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2BD,2BA,2CG Plus Den/Office. with New to a charming Covered/Screened Lanai with Privacy landscaping including fountains & peaceful Japanese
2BDs, 2BAs, 2CG Plus Den/office. Lago Floor Plan w/ and Tranquil Views. Large Great Rm w/ both garden with Koi fish pond. Located in the Laurels

porcelain Tile Floors in Common Areas. Great Room carpet. Fairview Floor Plan in Greenbrier.
adjacent to Beautiful Kitchen with Island Granite Numerous upgrades with granite kitchen counter, Spacious Living and Dining Areas. Stunning Kitchen subdivision of the gated community of the PGA
Village. The stamped concrete circular driveway,
Counters, Glass Tile Backsplash, & Walk in Pantry. mirrored Backsplash, under cabinet lighting & w/Granite Snack Bar Counters. Full Appliance
Spacious Master Suite with Luxurious Bath. Glass Stainless appliances. Large Master Suite w/Double Package Replaced over the Past Five Years, Large leading to custom wood & glass double front door.
sliders from Great Rm to undercover Patio and Walkin Closets & a luxury bath with seamless glass Master Suite with Luxury Bath. Dbl Sinks, Granite This 4bedrooom, plus office/den, 3 full baths interior
Vanity, Frameless Glass Shower, Soaking Tub. features newly renovated granite island kitchen w/
Large Open Air Pool. Spectacular Water Views. Lush shower. Lovely covered brick paver patio with Jenn Air appliances, custom cabinetry, drawer pull-

Landscaping. Upgrades Galore! private backyard accessed by Glass sliders from 7660 Greenbrier Circle RX-10397211 outs & large pantry. Entertain in style, overlooking

17008 Ambrose Way RX-10385971 Great Room. $298,000 the tropical pool/SPA, and wonderful lake views.
JUST REDUCED!
$447,000 7674 Greenbrier Circle RX-10381662 7409 Laurels Place RX-10409973

$314,990 $629,000

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SPACIOUS BAYHILL on GREAT GOLF COURSE VIEWS! STUNNING POOL HOME Beautiful Golf Course Views!

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4BDs, 4BA, 2CG Plus office/Den, & Bonus Room! Wentworth Floorplan with large covered screened 3BDs,2BAs,2CG Fairway Model with Features 4BDs, 2.5BAs, 3CG Covered Front

Formal LvRm, formal dining & family room. lanai with built designer touches throughout. Spacious great room with Double Door Entry. Family Room w/Fireplace

Cook’s Kitchen w/NEW appliances, granite, double in spa overlooking the golf course. Formal Dining soaring ceilings accented in wood inlay kitchen w/snack adjacent to Kitchen w/great counter eat/work
wall ovens, pantry closet. Large mater suite with Room,Formal Living Room Plus Large Kitchen bar, granite counters stainless appliances and abundant space. Large Master Suite w/Spacious Bath. Glass
with granite and stainless and breakfast nook wood cabinetry. Large master suite with luxurious slider Access to the Pool & Spa with oversized
Lanai Access. Jack ‘n Jill
guest bed rms and Additional en suite guest adjacent to Family Room. Decorative Double Glass upgraded master bath w/glass frameless shower and huge Lanai. Large Master Suite w/Spacious Bath.
bedroom. Large columned/screened Lanai with Entry Doors, Pavered Driveway. Newly Renovated spa tub. Covered/screened lanai w/free form salt water Wonderful Family Home.

pool, spa and extensive golf views. “NO” carpet, new wood laminate floors. pool/spa. Tile throughout, plantation shutters, 1421 Osprey Cove RX-10400687

8113 Kiawah Trace RX-10322223 8933 First Tee Rd RX-10362003 NEW AC system! $419,000

$639,900 $344,900 7160 Maidstone Drive RX-10392701

$345,000

JUST REDUCED!

8305 Holley Tree Trail, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986



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FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2018 YOUR INDEPENDENT LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER

Coming Up! ‘BUMPER’ STARS

‘THE ILLUSIONISTS’ Stuart native and her cohorts bring their unique sound to the Lyric: Page 2
SHOW THEIR MAGIC
AT KRAVIS CENTER PHOTO COURTESY OF THE LYRIC THEATRE

BY SAMANTHA BAITA | Staff Writer

1 Dazzled, mystified and
most certainly entertained
is what you’ll be should you go
to the Kravis in West Palm to
see “The Illusionists – Live from
Broadway,” now through Sun-
day. The New York Times calls
this show “a hi-tech magic ex-
travaganza,” and audiences sure
seem to agree. The Illusionists
themselves, explains the official
website, have stage names based
on their particular magical forte:
Jonathan Goodwin is The Dare-
devil. He’s been “hanged, buried
alive, hung by his toes from heli-
copters, burned at the stake, and
even attacked by sharks,” only
a few of the insane stunts his
mother wishes he hadn’t tried.
Look at your hands, your nails,
the heels of your shoes; what
do you see? Duh. Hands, nails,
heels of your shoes; right? The
Deductionist, Colin Cloud, how-
ever, can look at those details
and see everything. Everything!
He’s the Sherlock Holmes of en-
tertainment (if Holmes had a
sense of comedy). The Inventor,
Kevin James, boasts magic inno-

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‘JACKSONS’ THRIVE ON A SOUND ALL THEIR OWN

BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Staff Writer Jess Eliot Myhre of We’re taking traditions from this country and from early
[email protected] the Bumper Jacksons. American genres from the roots of this country’s musical
tradition. It’s Americana/roots music. We draw from a lot
Names are important to Chris Ousley and Jess Eliot PHOTO COURTESY OF THE LYRIC THEATRE of different traditions. It’s swing meets country meets blues
Myhre of the roots and traditional music group Bumper meets Cajun. We like to wrap them all up.”
Jacksons. Their son is named Monk, after Thelonious. The our first gigs were at Getting Crabby in Port Salerno. We
name of the band came from two sources. were just a duo. We’ve come a long way.” Both Ousley and Myhre sing and write songs, and share
the songwriting for the group.
“The family that taught us most of what we know about In 2015, the group was named the Washington area’s
traditional music was the Jacksons,” Myhre said. “They had “Best Folk Band” but Myhre said their music is really hard “I would say I’m primarily a vocalist who enjoys writing
a big slobbery black lab Bumper that howled.” to put into one genre. “I think in a larger sense it’s in the folk songs,” Myhre said. “Chris is really a beautiful songwriter
tradition,” Myhre said. “Most people think of Pete Seeger that really likes to sing.”
And so a band is named. when they think of folk. We’re not a folk band in that sense.
Myhre grew up in Stuart and attended Stuart Middle Louise Letourneau was one of Myhre’s vocal music
School, where she learned to play the clarinet. She sang in teachers in Stuart. She’s also a friend of mine, and when I
OPUS, the elite choral group at Martin County High School, mentioned the interview I’d done, she wanted to add some
and also sang at the First United Methodist Church. She comments. “Jessica came to me with so much unbridled
stayed in Stuart until she went to Wesleyan University in talent and energy. She knew exactly how to set her goals,
Connecticut some 15 years ago. frequently questioning the next step. Every music teacher
Myhre and the band return to her roots March 15, when wants a student like this and I was fortunate to spend great
they perform at Stuart’s Lyric Theatre. The group, based in times with Jess.”
Washington, D.C., was formed in 2012 and is made up of
Myhre, a songwriter, vocalist, clarinetist and frog wash- Myhre is looking forward to returning to her hometown
board player; Ousley, also a songwriter, sings and plays and to the Lyric, with its 500 seats.
guitar and banjo. Rounding out the group are Alex Lacque-
ment on upright bass and vocal harmonies, Dan Samuels “I like venues with 400-500 seats,” she said. “We can still
on drums and suitcase percussion, Dave Hadley on pedal interact and we really like having playback with our audi-
steel, and Joe Brotherton on trumpet, vocals and birdcalls. ence getting up and dancing and shouting. It feels like we’re
It’s an eclectic bunch. sharing the energy. I enjoy that about outdoor festivals, too.
Ousley and Myhre were members of a D.C. group called People show up ready to be a part of what’s going on. I’m
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‘INNOVATIVE’ SCRIPT ATTRACTS ACTOR TO ‘BUYER AND CELLAR’

Remy Geminario. BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Staff Writer keeper. It’s actually really dynamic and real- what’s really important. There are a lot of
[email protected] ly, really clever. vulnerable, wonderful moments that people
will relate to and tug at your heart strings.”
In the interests of full disclosure, I should “The script is so clever and innovative. It’s
probably mention that I was a doll collector full of heart, surprises and comedy and it’s Geminario has had some fun with being
for many years, until I ran out of room. This riveting to watch. It takes place in so many lo- in a one-man show. He said he’s in charge of
was obviously a problem Barbra Streisand cations and the audience has to suspend dis- planning the cast party (think about it for a
did not share. She, too, was a doll collector, belief as I move seamlessly between scenes.” second), and he’s the Actors’ Equity deputy,
but she built a series of storefronts beneath known as the Equity Deputy, required at all
her property in Malibu to house her collec- This is the second time Geminario will Equity performances to make sure rules are
tion. All of this is true. perform in the play. “I did it in 2015 in enforced. He intends to take his responsibil-
Bloomington, Indiana,” he said. “(This time) ities seriously.
The rest of the story is the Jonathan To- I saw it on the Actors’ Equity website. I saw
lins one-man comedy, “Buyer and Cellar,” that the Riverside was doing it and I love the The Riverside Theatre, 3250 Riverside
about Streisand hiring an out-of-work ac- casting office for the Riverside Theatre. I told Park Dr., Vero Beach, presents the comedy
tor, Alex More, who was recently fired from them I’d done the show and I think that gave “Buyer and Cellar” March 20-April 8 on the
Disneyland, to curate the collection without me a leg up at the audition. I was comfort- Waxlax Stage. Call 772-231-6990 or visit
meeting him. When the characters do meet, able with the material.” www.riversidetheatre.com. 
they strike up a friendship. The play details
the interactions, from More’s point of view, This is Geminario’s first time at the Riv- BARN ADDS MATINEE
between him and someone he idolizes. erside, but he has heard very good things FOR ‘BREAKING LEGS’
about it.
Remy Geminario will play Alex in the Riv- Due to high ticket demand for the
erside Theatre’s upcoming production of “Everyone I’ve told about it raves about comedy “Breaking Legs,” the Barn The-
“Buyer and Cellar,” which will be presented the Riverside Theatre and I’m excited to do atre in Stuart has added an extra 2 p.m.
March 20-April 8. He spoke recently about this show I love so much,” he said. “I’m from matinee for Saturday, March 24.
this unusual role, which he said is not com- Tampa and I’m excited to come to Florida in
pletely a one-man show. March.” For tickets, call the Barn Theatre at
772-287-4884 or visit the Barn’s website
“The actual person Barbra Streisand will Geminario noted that while the show is at www.barn-theatre.com. Group and
not appear, although I do play her at one a comedy, it is more than laughs strung to- student discounts are available. 
point,” he said. “I play all of the characters. gether. “It’s definitely a comedy but it has a
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE RIVERSIDE THEATRE I don’t change costumes. I have a conver- lot of heart,” he said. “There are some really
sation with myself. I play Alex, (boyfriend) nice vulnerable moments and deep things
Barry, Barbra, James Brolin and the house- to say about the human connection and
how humans react to their possessions and

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COMING UP (German-Canadian rock singer, song-
writer, guitarist and Steppenwolf front
CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1 man) told fans, “Yes, it’s been 50 years
since five young guys formed a band in
vation as a specialty, and we’ll just have a garage in West Hollywood, California.
to find out for ourselves what that turns Rock ’n’ roll can kill you while still young
out to be. Then there is An Ha Lim, The or keep you young as the years go by and,
Manipulator, “a man of few words, but in our case, it’s been the latter for the
many awards.” And finally, the Trickster, most part.” This Friday, we can celebrate
Jeff Hobson, “the epitome of glamor and a half-century of “heavy metal thunder”
showmanship.” His specialty is comedy with standards such as “Magic Carpet
magic, but “don’t be fooled by his inno- Ride,” “Rock Me” and the bikers’ anthem,
cent appearance, The Trickster will get “Born to Be Wild,” which was featured
you every time.” The Kravis says this show in the film “Easy Rider.” The stage starts
is “packed with thrilling and sophisticat- shaking at 8 p.m. Tickets are $79 and $89.
ed magic of unprecedented proportions.” 772-461-4775.
Let’s go see for ourselves. Show times are
Thursday, March 8, 8 p.m.; Friday, 8 p.m.; 3 A trio of unparalleled works by
Saturday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, “Ama-
2 p.m. Tickets start at $28. 561-832-7469 deus,” will fill the Lyric Theatre next Fri-
or 800-572-8471. day, March 16, as the Atlantic Classical
Orchestra takes the stage for afternoon
2 First: Get your motor runnin.’ Next: and evening concerts in the next of its
Head out on the highway. Then: Masterworks Series: the young prodi-
Look for … the Sunrise Theatre, where, gy’s Serenade No. 6 (Night Serenade);
this Saturday, John Kay and Steppenwolf the Flute and Harp Concerto, with Tina
will be on stage with the edgy, uncom- Apelgren on flute and Kay Kemper on
promising, heavy metal sound that made harp (Mozart’s only piece written to
them counterculture icons back in The showcase a solo harp); and the Sympho-
Day. Can you believe they’ve been deliv- ny No. 40 (the first movement melody
ering for 50 years? Just this past Decem- was often used in mobile phones from
ber, says the band’s website, Steppenwolf the 1990s and has been used in a variety
wrapped up their 50th Anniversary Tour of film and commercials). Curtains are
with a big fan party at the fabled Ryman 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets, $40-$60. 772-
Auditorium in Nashville, where Kay 460-0850. 

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Simply, the story tells how English professor Terence O’Keefe is
arranging the financing of his new play through the father one of
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partners, Mike Francisco and Tino De Felice, are less than solid
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Eating up memories of ‘Bean’ at Backus Brunch

Brian and Tamy Hamzehpour. BY KERRY FIRTH | Correspondent from him” chimed in Pam. “Bean never Robyn Hutchinson and Kettly De Leger.
Carl Hensley and Carrie Adams. knew a stranger. He’d treat you like a long- Judge Jim Alderman, Pamela Dunkar, Garry Dundas.
Elaine Brenan, Georgina Love and Yvonne Simpson. Under a cloudless, azure sky that only lost friend even when he just met you for
Albert Earnest ‘Bean’ Backus could rep- the first time.” Bill Masciarelli, Paula Hunter and Barbara Price.
licate, over 500 guests came to enjoy an
elaborate brunch benefiting the A.E. Judge Jim Alderman, a former Supreme
Backus Museum and Gallery. Court Justice from Fort Pierce, was busy
shaking hands and sharing stories with
The 22nd Annual “All You Should Eat” all who approached him. “I have been a
Backus Brunch was held Sunday on the supporter of the Backus Gallery since its
expansive riverfront grounds and inside inception. I knew and respected Bean and
the gallery. The traditional Florida fish- I think this turnout is a testament to his
erman’s breakfast included fish, grits, popularity.”
eggs, pancakes, sausage, biscuits & gravy,
pastries, sweet breads and fresh fruit and “Bean Backus was loved and admired
juices from Nelson Family Farms. Attend- by so many,” beamed Marshall Adams,
ees, dressed in their Sunday best, started executive director of the A.E. Backus Mu-
queuing up promptly at 9:30 and the line seum and Gallery. “This is our largest at-
continued to grow through the morning tended fundraiser for the gallery and we
until the last patron was served around couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful
noon. While waiting, they swapped sto- day. Mother Nature’s air conditioning cer-
ries of the legendary landscape artist who tainly helps!” he continued, referring the
put Fort Pierce on the map and smiles on crisp 70-degree temperature outside.
all who knew him.
While Fort Pierce residents outnum-
Larry and Pam Summerlin brought bered the out-of-towners, there were
their grandchildren with them for the an- visitors from West Palm Beach, Vero, Mel-
nual event. “Our family has lived in Fort bourne, Orlando, Wildwood and even a
Pierce since 1887 so we’ve been around a couple vacationing from the Washington,
while,” said Larry Summerlin. “Of course, D.C. area, who walked over from their
we all knew and loved Bean as he was a boat docked at the Fort Pierce City Ma-
Fort Pierce legend. I have a Backus paint- rina. In addition to the breakfast, all who
ing that Bean painted for my Aunt Millie attended were invited to tour the newly
to cover up a power box. They actually expanded gallery, featuring more than 60
dated when they were 16 or 17. Needless original paintings by the renowned land-
to say it’s a family treasure.” scape artist. A raffle was held for various

“My sister and I took painting lessons CONTINUED ON PAGE B9

Gail Flesche and Jack Harton. David and Cindy Tubbs, Roselind and Woody Bishop. PHOTOS: KERRY FIRTH Marshall Adams.

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BACKUS BRUNCH Pianist extraordinaire asks: Shall we boogie woogie?

CONTINUED FROM PAGE B7

gifts and prizes with the grand prize be- BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Staff Writer four months and it was really cool. He
ing an original Backus painting valued at
$25,000. The lucky ticket belonged to Wil- [email protected] had been doing it with an older gen-
liam Wolfe!
Let’s boogie! That could be the mot- tleman who didn’t want to stay on the
Born and raised in Fort Pierce, Backus
devoted his life to capturing the brilliant to of award-winning blues and Boogie road and he found me.”
landscapes of his beloved Florida. He rose
to national fame in the 1960s when his Woogie pianist Arthur Migliazza, who They took the show to Russia on
work was hung in the Lyndon B. Johnson
Library in Texas and in the Senate offic- comes to Stuart’s Lyric Theatre March behalf of the U.S. embassy and played
es in Washington, D.C. He was inducted
into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame in 20. throughout out the country, including
1993, three years after his death. The self-
taught artist mastered light and color that Migliazza, who began playing the in Tchaikovsky Hall in Moscow.
was inspirational to hundreds of artists
including the Florida Highwaymen. piano at 13, started with the usu- For his solo show at the Lyric, he will

Backus taught these young black men al chords and pieces that beginners follow a similar format to “BOOGIE
from Fort Pierce how to paint the early
1950s. Collectors were drawn to their use study, but he was fortunate that his STOMP!” but with one piano.
of vivid color and texture depicting un-
touched Florida landscape. In the past teacher exposed him to many differ- “I’ll tell the history of Boogie Woo-
decade, recognition of their skill and their
unique story has caused their paintings to ent kinds of music. Arthur Migliazza. gie piano and stories about the origins
skyrocket in value. A Highwaymen exhibi- “One of the things my first teacher and the players,” he said. “There will
tion was featured in the museum as part PHOTO COURTESY OF THE LYRIC THEATRE be jokes woven in. It’s kind of a musical
of this event. exposed me to was the blues,” he said.

The A.E. Backus Museum and Gallery “I had a kids’ book of blues and jazz and it good blues scene. They seemed to have liked tour. I sing and play and the audience gets to
is open Wednesday-Sunday. The next fea-
tured show will be “Through the Eye of the was kind of Boogie Woogie, with the left him, and in 2014 he was inducted into the know me a little better. I guarantee they ha-
Camera” a juried photography competi-
tion to be held March 16-April 20.  hand repeating the bass and the right hand Arizona Blues Hall of Fame. ven’t seen anything like it because not many

the chords. I really liked that. My teacher Migliazza also spent several years in Se- people are doing this music in the authentic

said that maybe I should meet a blues piano attle, and in 2014 he received the Best of the way.

player because I had become obsessed with Blues Award for Best Keyboardist in Wash- “I have a personal style, but I stay true

the blues. I had old recordings and the emo- ington State. In addition, he was a finalist at to the elements that made it great in the

tion and style was easy for me to understand. the 2010 and 2014 International Blues Chal- first place. It’s not just banging away, it’s

With the left hand playing the bass, you get lenge in Memphis. the subtleties of the music, the storytelling,

on autopilot so the right hand can operate In 2015, Migliazza had the opportunity to the playing in the groove. Even if they think

independently for chords and licks.” perform off-Broadway in the show “BOOGIE they know what they’re going to see, I think

Migliazza eventually had the opportunity STOMP!” which he still takes him around the it won’t be what they’re expecting. I think

to study with teachers and mentors Henry country. they’ll be happy.”

Butler, Ann Rabson and Mr. B. “It was a two-piano show,” he said. “It was Boogie Woogie Pianist Arthur Migliazza

Born in Maryland, he lived in Arizona me and a guy, Bobby, who had played for comes to the Lyric Theatre, 59 SW Flagler Ave.,

from the time he was 11 until he was 30, and Chuck Berry for 50 years. He wrote the nar- Stuart, March 20. Call 772-286-7827 or visit

said that Tucson at that time had a pretty rative about the origins of the blues. It ran for www.lyrictheatre.com. 

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difference! Eire’s to you! It’s time to celebrate the practiced in Ireland for thousands of years.
“Apostle of Ireland.” A group of French sympathizers for Irish in-
COME VISIT US YOU ARE ALWAYS dependence from Britain reportedly creat-
“We are a Catholic church and St. Patrick ed the flag for Thomas Francis Meagher, an
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thia Russo, organizer of St. Bernadette Cath- on to serve as a general in the United States
772.345.2700 olic Church’s St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance to be Army during the Civil War.
Life at The Brennity at Tradition revolves around modest held Saturday, March 17 – naturally! – from
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Les, Leslie Ruiz.
Our independent living apartments offer chef-prepared “We are trying to raise money for fami-
dining, planned daily activities, scheduled transportation lies in the area and elsewhere,” Russo said. Russo said the music will be a mix of tra-
to and from shopping and your appointments, a variety of “We’re trying to bring some happiness to the ditional and modern Irish music. The danc-
social outings and so much more. people around us.” ing won’t be just on the floor. “We also have
a big-screen TV up and we’re going to have
The dinner will be – what else? – corned clips of ‘Lord of the Dance,’ ‘Riverdance.’”
beef and cabbage. There will also be shep-
herd’s pie and homemade Irish soda bread. Along with trivia games, singalongs and
prizes. “The first prize is a three-day trip and
As for beverages, there will be beer – just cruise,” Russo said. “We have a laptop. We
not green beer. Also, “each table will have have all kinds of good stuff.”
wine, and we have Irish coffee,” she said.
Best of all, St. Bernadette’s has the Irish.
Those tables will be decked out in green, “In our parish, we have a lot of Irish,” Russo
of course, but also in orange and white – the said.
three colors of the Irish flag.
St. Bernadette’s is at 350 NW California
Traditionally green is the color for Irish Blvd., in St. Lucie West. All are invited to at-
Catholics. Orange is the color of Irish Prot- tend. Space is limited and getting tickets in
estants. The national flag of Ireland, the advance is recommended.
bratach na hÉireann, features the two colors
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February 21 - March 10, 2018
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SHAKE A LEG NEXT SATURDAY
FOR MANATEE FOUNDATION 5K

BY PATRICK McCALLISTER | Correspondent Including the runners’ raffle. Tennant said Must be seated by 5:30 pm 7 days!
there are lots of great prizes this year thanks
Grab running shoes or work boots and to many sponsors. Prix-Fixe $1595 Everydaystartingat
head over to the Manatee Observation and 2 pm. Must be seated by 5:30pm
Education Center on Saturday, March 17. The Manatee Observation and Education ppeerrson Menu not available on Holidays
Center is a lesser-known St. Lucie County or Specials Events
“It’s St. Patrick’s Day,” said Rachel Ten- gem. It turned 21 in October. The center is
nant, the center’s manager. “It’s fun!” a public-private partnership started with First course: Choice of: Soup of the day, House Salad or Caesar Salad
state grant funding in the mid-1990s. The
The Treasure Coast Manatee Foundation center features a two-story observation tow- ENTREES (choose one):
is hosting its 10th annual 5K run and walk. er overlooking Moore’s Creek. Of course, the
The professionally-timed run will launch at primary interest at the tower is the center’s Rigatoni a La Chicken mushroom sauce
8 a.m. namesake – the Florida manatee. Vodka Florentine
Salmon Piccata
Race-day registration and packet pickup The local subspecies of the West Indian Rigatoni tossed with prosciutto, Thinly-pounded chicken topped
will open at 6:30 a.m. Activities will continue manatee range throughout Florida’s fresh peas, and mushrooms, finished with spinach Grilled salmon, topped with
until the center opens at 10 a.m. and salt waters. The marine mammal can in a vodka cream sauce and goat cheese, served in a capers, sun-dried tomatoes, in a
handle wide variations of salinity and often sherry wine sauce white wine lemon herb sauce
Those who don’t want to run or walk 3.1 migrate between them through the year. Eggplant
miles can join in the Trash Dash. “That’s a Sometimes manatees decide they like a Rollatini Chicken Lasagna
cleanup,” Tennant said. Participants will place and stay there. The animals can grow Parmigiana
help clean up the shores of Moore’s Creek upwards to 13 feet and weigh around 1,300 Two pieces of eggplant, stuffed Handmade pasta sheets layered
and cheer on runners. pounds. with Ricotta, topped with melted Breaded chicken cutlet topped with Sunday meat sauce and
Mozzarella in a San Marzano with melted Mozzarella cheese in Mozzarella Cheese.
Tennant said runners and cleanup work- One of their most famous manatee behav- tomato sauce a San Marzano tomato sauce
ers alike should add a little crazy to their iors is seeking warmer waters during winter Rigatoni Bolognese
wardrobes. “There’re prizes for outfits,” she months, so they are frequent wintertime vis- Spaghetti Chicken
said. “We’re calling it Whacky Wear.” itors to Florida’s springs. Unlike other ma- and Meatballs Francese Veal, Pork, and Beef with san
rine mammals, manatees have surprisingly marzano tomato sauce tossed
That’s just the start of the fun. little fat to keep warm. What looks like body Home-made meatballs tossed Egg-battered chicken, finished in with rigatoni pasta and ricotta
Local band Rivertown will be out for a fat on them is really extremely thick skin. with spaghetti in a San a white wine lemon herb sauce
seisiún. (Seisiún is an Irish music term for a Marzano tomato sauce Spaghetti
music session, or show.) “They’re going to be “We are actually seeing a lot more than Pork Chop and Shrimp
doing Irish music,” Tennant said. last year,” Tennant said. “We’re seeing about Wild Marinara
“There’s also a blood drive happening double.” Mushroom 10oz center cut chop, breaded
during the morning of the race,” Tennant Risotto and topped with a Marsala Demi Four piece jumbo shrimp,
said. The Big Red Bus will be out there. Of Tennant said admission tickets to the glace sauce sautéed in a tomato basil sauce
course, volunteer workers and runners are center will be included in runners’ bags. Arborio rice, tossed with
urged to donate after they’re done on the Cremini, Shitake, and Portobello Chicken Beggars Purse
cleanup or course. Online registration for the 5K is $35. mushrooms, with Asiago cheese Marsala
Tennant said the run is the center’s largest The center is open Thursday to Saturday and white truffle oil Eight piece pasta, filled with
annual fundraiser. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. October to June it’s also Thinly-pounded chicken, sau- pear and goat cheese in a white
“Last year we had a little over 100 pre-reg- open Sundays noon to 4 p.m. Admission is téed in a sweet Marsala and truffle cream sauce
ister, and we picked up another 50 day of $1. Children to age 5 get in free of charge.
(the run),” she said. Cleanup volunteers and runners will get
The center is aiming for about 50 more T-shirts.
runners and walkers this year.
“We’re aiming to grow it,” Tennant said. To learn more about the center and 5K, vis-
“This year, we planned pretty far in advance. it www.manateeeducationcenter.org. 
We’re doing a lot of activities with the 5K.”

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Bonz says Stella barks (and runs) up the right tree

“It’s OK, Stella,” her down here, so I hadda ‘go ver-
tical.’”
Hi Dog Buddies! Mom said. “He’s a jour-
“An inneresting theory,” I
This week I saw something I’ve never nalist.” mused.
seen before. I’d always thought it was an
Old Dog’s Tail. Stella Bologna (buh-LONE- Stella pawsed, then “I also usta chase geese, but
yuh) is a rescue pooch with an innersting I didn’t demonstrate sufficient
story and an uh-MAZ-ing talent. stepped carefully for- self-control, an it got a liddle
feathery. Now I hafta wear a bell,
Me an my assistant drove up the coast ward. “Well, I guess you so they can get a head start.”
to meet Stella. We pulled up under a bun-
cha oaks, in the nice, big yard. Her Mom look OK. A girl can’t be “Makes sense,” I observed,
was standing there, holdin’ a leash. With no absently petooie-ing imaginary
pooch attached. too careful.” feathers out of my mouth.

She waved, then hollared, “STELLLL- “I totally unner- “I have lotsa pooch pals: We
UH!” go to the beach; an to the The
stand, Miss Stella. I’m Wetlands Wildlife Preserve,
Well, from I don’t know where, this gold- where there’s lotsa birds. An alli-
en flash zoomed up an gave my assistant looking forward to gators. One time Dixie Weller got
several waggy, wiggly nose bumps and kiss- in trouble cuz she was concen-
es. Then she zipped right past me, stood be- hearing your story.” tratin’ on chasin’ a bird, and ran
hind her Mom, an peeped out. No wags or smack into the water with the
wiggles for me. “This is my Mom, alligators. That was a close one.
Then there’s Marley Carr; Marley
“Good morning. I’m Bonzo the Colum- Lisa. My Dad’s Sal. My Stella. Erwin; an Sophie Banghart. We all grew up
nist an this is my Assistant. We’re happy to step-cats are Mid- together. They attended my first birthday
make your acquaintance.” night, Simba, Made- PHOTO: BENJAMIN THACKER party last May. It was Cool Dog Biscuits!
“There’s a couple more, I guess you could
Stella was about my height, but slender. line, Misty an Sabri- call ’em Frenemies, like the squirrels: Vin-
Long legs, pretty face. Wearin’ a pink collar nie an Little Mo, they’re vultures. They …”
with a big pink flower. She scowled at me, na. I really am excited “Um, ’scuse me. Vultures?”
looked up at her Mom, then back at me, still “Yep. Been here since they were hatch-
scowlin.’ you’re gonna write my lings. They get fed, so, every day, they hang
out by the pool an bop on the slider. I chase
…” ’em in the morning, an the squirrels in
the afternoon. Great exercise. See, here’s a
Just then, there was rustling in the tree “Wha-aat? How did you …? Are you pickshure of Vinnie.”
WOOOFIN’?” Yep. There he was. A vulture, sittin’ on a
branches, an Stella took off like she was pole by the pool.
I couldn’t buhlieve my eyes. I looked at “Mom an Dad think I’m stubborn,” Stel-
shot out of a cannon. I looked all around Stella’s Mom to see if she was freakin’ out. la continued. “I say I’m an Independent
She wasn’t. Thinker. I do what I want when I’m In The
the yard. Where’d she go? Mood. I’m just Not Motivated By Food, like
“I love chasin’ squirrels,” Stella called, other pooches. I don’t wanna always eat,
“Hey, Mr. Bonzo!” blithely leaping around that tree like it was eat, eat, like most dogs do, like they’re never
the most normal thing in the world. I was going to see another dog biscuit ever again!
“Miss Stella?” getting Shaky Paws just watching. I do enjoy the occasional bagel, an, from
time to time, a plain McDonald’s cheese-
“Up here!” She jumped gracefully down, sans squir- burger. All in all, I’m an outdoor girl. I sleep
rel, an trotted up as I was pickin’ my note- outside, in my liddle garden. I love Mom an
I looked up and there, standin’ way out book off the ground. Dad, but I’m not super snuggly, you know?
I guess I’m a Free Spirit.”
on a high branch of that big ol’ oak tree like “Woof, they’re quick,” she commented. “I believe you are, Miss Stella.”
“How do you even DO that?” Headin’ home, I was thinkin’ about
it was solid ground, was Stella! “I dunno. When I first got here, there fearless, independent, tree-climbin’ Miss
were all these nice trees, and mobs of Stella. Maybe I could invite her out for a
EXTENDED GROOMING HOURS! squirrels. Then one day I was chasin’ one, cheeseburger one of these days.
an I REE-lized – I was up inna TREE, onna
Mon,Tues,Wed, Fri until 6pm, Saturday - until 3pm BRANCH. The squirrel was as surprised as Till next time,
me.”
PROVIDING EXCELLENCE SINCE 1986 “I’ll bet,” I said. “So, let’s start at the be- The Bonz
ginning.” We got comftubble in the grass,
A FULL SERVICE VETERINARIAN CLINIC an Stella began. DON’T BE SHY!
We at Kelly’s Animal Hospital are the “It was in North Carolina. I was a puppy, We are always looking for pets
one-stop practice for all your best friend’s needs: only 3 pounds, alone in a ditch. Terrified. with interesting stories. To set
Then this big car stopped, an a liddle hu-
• Computerized state of the art facility, Patrick A. Kelly, D.V.M. man got out an gently picked me up. Her up an interview, email
with 4 large exam rooms Jessica Khodadad, D.V.M. an her Mom an Dad drove to the place they [email protected].
were stayin,’ with lotsa boats, a muh-REEN-
• Digital radiography uh, an they put a pickshure of me on the
• Cancer medicine muh-REEN-uh website. My human sister
• Affordable vaccine packages Cathryn saw it an convinced Mom an Dad
to adopt me. (They go up there every year.)
available When I got over bein’ scared, they took me
• Wellness plans from all stages of life to the vet to get all spiffed up. If that liddle
girl hadn’t spotted me in that ditch, I woul-
for dogs & cats. da been a GONER.”
• Fully stocked pharmacy I nodded.
• In house laboratory which allows us “Then,” Stella continued, “they did a
DNA test, an found out I was a Shar-Pei (but
to do most blood- work in house without those big wrinkly wrinkles), with
and have results in 30 minutes some terrier stirred in.”
“Cool Kibbles! Whaddya do for fun? Any
772.336.8111 150 NW CENTRAL PARK PLAZA pooch pals?”
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BUSCH DONATES $15K TO BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY

Philip Busch, president of Southern Eagle character and citizenship and living healthy
Distributing and the Peter W Busch Family lifestyles.
Foundation, presented a check for $15,000
to the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County, With nineteen locations throughout the
in support of the Youth of the Year Program. county, the Boys & Girls Clubs programs
serve a diverse group of kids age 5-18. The
The Youth of the Year Program recogniz- 3,000 members come from a variety of back-
es top achieving youths from each of the grounds. Contact the club by calling 772-
local clubs. One youth is selected during 460-9918 or visiting www.bgcofslc.org.
an annual event. That student then goes on
to compete against other Youth of the Year The Peter W. Busch Family Foundation
winners for top state honors. was formed over 30 years ago in Fort Pierce.
Peter W. Busch believes in supporting initia-
“We are extremely pleased to support the tives that improve the quality of health, edu-
Boys & Girls Club of St. Lucie County,” stated cation and family in his community, as well
Philip Busch during the presentation. “They as, the preservation of Florida’s indigenous
do a tremendous job with the young people animals and landscape.  –­ CONTRIBUTED
in our community with amazing results.”
www.pslcommunityband.org
The Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie Coun-
ty is a nonprofit organization dedicated to www.pslcommunityband.org
providing youth with a world class Boys &
Girls Club experience, assuring that success The Port St. Lucie Community Band presents
is within reach for every young person who
walks through our doors, and that every
club member graduates high school with
a plan-for-the-future, demonstrating good

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12 Birding Basics Family Hike. 10 a.m. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:pp30rrepe.mss.ee• Gnetnseral admission seating: first-come, first-served
to noon. Indrio Savannahs Preserve, Full liquor cash bar and snacks. Tickets $9 in advance or $10 at the door or
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8 Celebrity Lunch. St. Lucie County Tax Hair Trends
Collector Chris Craft invites locals to Port Swtw.wL.cuitycoifepsCl.ciovmi/ccivCicenter
attend the third annual Local Celebrity Lunch, (Corwnerwofw•• UBH..crASui.PntHPycihYgohfaHwptaOstyhUl1.eRcabon3drmpeWmw/acel-rtioyv6npiRcmoaDda) ily Salon - 398.8300
with all proceeds benefitting Donate Life Florida. 17 Craft Beers Cheryl - 359.9261
Donate Life Florida is a nonprofit organization on Sundays (1st Sunday of the Month)
dedicated to motivating Floridians to register To Choose From • Food Trucks Daily at 4pm 1006 Port St. Lucie Blvd.
as organ, tissue and eye donors so lives can be Top of the Line Wines • Large Selection of Wines Port St. Lucie
saved through donation and transplantation.
The lunch will begin at 11 a.m. at Chuck’s Sea- www.hoplife.com • Live Music Friday & Saturday Night
food Restaurant, located at 822 Seaway Drive in • Outdoor Seating Available
Fort Pierce. Tickets are $50 each, including lunch
and dessert. Local celebrities will be serving the Tues., Wed., Thurs., 2pm-11pm • Fri. 2pm - 12am • Sat. 12pm - 12am Sun. 1pm-9pm
guests. Confirmed celebrity servers include St.
Lucie County Tax Collector Chris Craft, St. Lucie 679 N.W. Enterprize Dr. #101 • St Lucie West 772-249-5055
County Property Appraiser Michelle Franklin, St.
Lucie County Commissioner Frannie Hutchin- Solutions from Games Pages ACROSS DOWN
son, St. Lucie County Commissioner Cathy in March 2, 2018 Edition 1 HYMN 1 HYPOTHESIS
Townsend, St. Lucie County Superintendent of 3 ALLAY 2 NEMESIS
Schools Wayne Gent, St. Lucie County School 7 ERSE 3 ADDING
Board Members Debbie Hawley and Kathryn 8 PRIMADONNA 4 LENGTH
Hensley, St. Lucie County Fire District Chief Nate 9 RASP 5 YEARN
Spera and Captain Brian Hester with the St. Lucie 12 THISINSTANT 6 USES
County Sheriff’s Office. To purchase tickets or to 13 EXIST 10 ATOM
sponsor the lunch, contact St. Lucie County Tax 15 REMIT 11 PROTESTANT
Collector Communications Specialist Jayne Platts 19 TOWERBLOCKS 14 IOTA
at 772-462-2119. 21 SPAT 16 EMOTION
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In treating heart failure, hard to beat ‘team’ approach

BY TOM LLOYD | Staff Writer future – as he talks first about the phar- ‘I want to see us improve overall survival.”
maceutical good news for those at risk transform the The gregarious Moore then stops him-
If you had taken a snapshot of heart for heart failure.
failure in America just a couple of years treatment of heart self before getting too technical about
ago, it wouldn’t have been a pretty pic- “In terms of treatment,” Moore says failure. I want “neprilysin inhibitors” and “the renin-an-
ture. excitedly, “there has been the develop- giotensin system,” and points, instead, to
to bring a more what he sees as perhaps the sole draw-
But according to cardiologist Dr. Rich- contemporary back to Entresto. “The only thing that has
ard Moore, a snapshot taken today would slowed its penetration into the market
offer a much brighter image. approach.’ is that it’s not generic, so it does have a
[high] cost.”
He cites a new “blockbuster” heart Dr. Richard Moore.
drug, a new emphasis on early preven- Skipping ahead to that previously un-
tion, a less-than-one-month-old discov- PHOTO: DENISE RITCHIE recognized cause-and-effect relationship
ery of a previously unrecognized cause- between heart disease and certain cancer
and-effect relationship between heart ment of one drug – which I would call a treatments, Moore cites a study released
disease and certain cancer treatments, blockbuster – called Entresto.” in February by the American Heart Asso-
and a “team” approach to treating heart ciation.
failure. According to Moore, Entresto reduces
the need for hospitalization due to heart In summary, the study found that life-
The Centers for Disease Control says failure and, as he puts it, “will actually saving therapies for breast and other can-
5.2 million U.S. adults have conges- cers – including chemotherapy and radi-
tive heart failure resulting in more than ation – can cause heart failure and other
610,000 deaths annually. Another 500,000 serious cardiac problems long after the
new cases are diagnosed each year. It is initial cancer treatments are completed.
the leading cause of hospitalization in
people over 65 nationwide. The report says breast cancer survivors
age 65 and older are now far more likely
“One in every nine deaths in this coun- to die from cardiovascular disease than
try,” the CDC continues, “includes heart from cancer, and it urges cancer patients
failure as a contributing cause,” and the to “discuss the potential effects on the
financial burden is estimated to exceed heart of any cancer treatments they’re
$31 billion annually. considering.”

But those figures represent the past Moore understands the dilemma this
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