11/08/2019 ISSUE 45

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MARTIN COUNTY WHAT A RUSH! St. Lucie West Centennial High School running back CJ Roberts charges through the Port St. Lucie High School Developer plans
SET TO ASSIST ON 372 apartments
RAILROAD BRIDGE defense during the Crosstown Rivalry game last Friday. The Centennial Eagles won, 22-14. PHOTO: LINDA KLOORFAIN in jobs corridor

BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer City staff ‘builds’ on an idea with this drive-thru BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer
[email protected] [email protected]
BY DEBBIE CARSON | Staff Writer
Indian River County’s former [email protected] A Miami developer plans to
Martin County allies in the legal build a 372-unit apartment com-
battle against Virgin Trains USA are The staff in the Port St. Lucie Building plex on Village Parkway that would
now poised to provide crucial sup- provide affordable housing for
port for the $3 billion Orlando to Department won’t be asking customers workers in Tradition Commerce
Miami passenger rail project. Center.
in the newly opened drive-thru lane
Virgin Trains anticipates send- The Port St. Lucie City Coun-
ing 34 passenger trains per day “Do you want fries with that?” but they cil approved a purchase and sale
through the two counties at up to agreement Monday to sell 19.4
110 mph starting in summer 2022. will gladly assist with collecting paper- acres for $4,841,000 to AHS Res-
idential LLC, which develops,
Indian River and Martin coun- work, answering quick questions, and builds and manages apartment
ties had worked together for four complexes in South Florida.
years to combat the project on sev- otherwise facilitating customer service.
eral fronts, but Martin settled with The council also approved
Virgin Trains in November 2018, “We pride ourselves in customer ser- an amended purchase and sale
leaving Indian River to continue agreement with Oculus Surgical
the fight alone. vice,” said Building Code Administrator for a 10-acre site at Discovery Way
and Tom Mackie Boulevard for a
A year later, Martin County is Joel Dramis, the mastermind behind 53,743-square-foot eye equipment
ready to join Virgin Trains’ efforts factory. The new deal cuts the price
to seek government grants for a the drive-thru window idea. Port St. Lucie Building Department’s new customer drive-thru. PHOTO: LINDA KLOORFAIN by $150,000 to resolve drainage
$100 million lift bridge across the
St. Lucie River that would fix ma- Dramis noticed that many of the CONTINUED ON PAGE A4

St. Lucie River railroad bridge. customers who pop into the Building Department departments elsewhere in the region, state and even Local ISIS supporter
who threatened attacks
PHOTO: GEORGE ANDREASSI are simply there to either drop off or pick up paper- the nation – but got zilch for inspiration. deemed unfit for trial

jor train and boat traffic problems work or ask a simple question. But, there were so Instead, the eureka moment happened while at BY NICOLE RODRIGUEZ | Staff Writer
plaguing the project.
many customers that wait times started to stack up. Walgreens. Customers there with questions about A local ISIS supporter who
St. Lucie County sits between threatened attacks in Vero Beach
Martin and Indian River counties, Dramis explained that he first looked to building CONTINUED ON PAGE A3 to gain notoriety as the world’s
but opted not to oppose the pas- first deaf terrorist to inflict ca-
senger rail project. sualties in America has been
deemed unfit to stand trial.
Martin County Commission
Chairman Ed Ciampi said he gen- U.S. Magistrate Judge Shaniek
erally supports the proposed lift Maynard declared Charlton La
Chase, 29, incompetent to par-
CONTINUED ON PAGE A6 ticipate in court proceedings af-

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BUILDING DEPT. DRIVE-THRU single piece of the overall building proj- PHOTO: LINDA KLOORFAIN “We didn’t realize that,” Dramis said.
ect – there’s other departments involved, Also, the Building Department’s
CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 and other details that had to be ironed out. was tasked to exclusively work on the drive-thru won’t be used exclusively for
For instance, they had to reconfigure two drive-thru project. Building Department matters. Dramis
their medications and such go inside to parking lots as well as the irrigation system expects those who need to drop off files
be helped at the pharmacy counter. Those in the vicinity of the drive-thru. In the few weeks the drive-thru has been for the Planning and Zoning department,
who are just dropping off or picking up a open, Dramis is starting to see unexpected Utilities, Public Works and even take care
prescription make fairly quick use of the “Now we know the system, the process,” benefits for customers. One example he of business tax matters, can do so at the
drive-thru. he said. pointed to is a customer who hauls a large drive-thru.
trailer. Before the drive-thru, the customer There are bins for each of the depart-
Same goes, he discovered, at fast food And, the work had to be done around had to find a parking lot with enough room ments at the drive-thru where the Build-
restaurants. the city’s customers, the public. to park the trailer and then walk some dis- ing Department’s staff can collect the pa-
tance to the Building Department. With perwork. When they get a moment, staff
Dramis wanted that quickness, ease “This is the busiest year in 14 years,” the drive-thru, he can just pull in – no will either deliver the paperwork accord-
and convenience for those who make use Dramis said. It was all-hands-on-deck parking needed – which has saved the cus- ingly or, if time isn’t available, call to the
of the Building Department. Customers at the Building Department. No staff tomer time and effort. departments for them to send someone
might have kids or dogs in the car with to collect.
them, or the weather could just be nasty. Dramis said the Building Department
Whatever the reason, the idea of going into averages 130 customers daily – most of
the building might otherwise be a major whom could make use of the drive-thru.
inconvenience. Those who use the drive-thru but need
more time-intensive help could be direct-
Dramis, armed with research, took the ed to park and come in or scoot up to the
idea to City Manager Russ Blackburn, who side door where a member of staff could
gave it the green light. But before Dramis meet with them curbside, according to
could get started with installation, he had Dramis; that is, of course, if there is a line
to get the City Council’s blessing. He did. forming at the drive-thru. If the coast is
clear, however, staff is willing to address
“We’re going to see how it works out,” questions right there at the window.
Dramis said, noting that not all innova- And, in keeping with the longheld tradi-
tions stick. tions of drive-thru windows, there are lol-
lipops and dog biscuits to help soothe the
It took about a year from the spark of the customers’ passengers. 
idea to the completion of the drive-thru.
“It was pretty intense,” Dramis said.

For once, the Building Department was
its own customer. Dramis explained that
the department usually only handles a

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CITY HALL HAS PHOTOS: LINDA KLOORFAIN
ITS ‘PERKS’ ...
Alyssa Figur, above left, cuts the ribbon to officially open the new Student Perks kiosk inside Port St. Lucie City Hall on Monday, Oct. 28.
Student Perks is run by students so they can learn work skills to help them gain employment after high school. The City Hall kiosk will be
run by students from St. Lucie West Centennial High School. Above right, Port St. Lucie City Councilwoman Stephanie Morgan receives
the first coffee after the ribbon-cutting from Alayjah Simmons. 

APARTMENT COMPLEX Center Drive and west of Tom Mackie Boule- a 6-acre parcel at Village Parkway and Dis- family-owned company is based in Germany.
vard, city records show. covery Way. Port St. Lucie’s joint venture partner in
CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1
If the land purchase, site development Related agreements call for Oculus Sur- Tradition Commerce Center, Tambone
and fill issues that held up the project for and building construction processes go gical to receive about 50,000 cubic yards of Companies LLC of Palm Beach Gardens, has
several months. The new price is $799,680 smoothly, the apartment complex could fill from the city’s drainage pond on Village lined up several other companies interested
and the sale is to close Nov. 12. open by the end of 2021, said Alex Ballina, Parkway south of Trade Center Drive from in developing facilities in the jobs corridor.
of AHS Residential, after Monday’s meeting. the AHS Residential site.
The agreements the council approved Brightwork Real Estate of West Palm
Monday were the latest in a series of $12 Monthly rents would start at $1,000 for AHS Residential is also negotiating to buy Beach offered $1.6 million for a 6-acre parcel
million worth of land deals the city lined up one-bedroom apartments and $1,250 for 21 acres of land in City Center on U.S. 1 and on the southeast corner of Village Parkway
since taking over 1,200 acres from Tradition two-bedroom units, Ballina said. The com- Walton Road that has been tied up in federal and Discovery Way where it plans to build
Land Co. on June 28, 2018. pany operates six apartment complexes in court for four years in a securities fraud case. medical offices and retail buildings.
South Florida and is developing two others.
Formerly known as Southern Grove, the The council approved the initial sales The council approved a purchase and
vacant agricultural land bounded by Village As part of the deal, AHS Residential contract with Oculus Surgical on Feb. 4 and sale agreement on Sept. 23 and the deal is
Parkway, Discovery Way, I-95 and Becker agreed to construct a stormwater drainage approved the site plan for the ophthalmic expected to close by the end of December.
Road came with more than $5 million in an- lake to serve its property, the Oculus site and equipment manufacturing and distribution
nual taxes and assessments. facility on Oct. 28. Accel International is negotiating to buy
A 372-unit apartment complex a 40-acre tract at Trade Center Drive and
The land deals in the “Jobs Corridor” are is planned for this site on Village Oculus Surgical anticipates spending $6 Tom Mackie Boulevard for $1.7 million for a
bringing to life the city’s long-held dreams Parkway and Trade Center Drive. million to construct its facilities and hiring 150,000-square-foot cable and wire manu-
of developing a bio-tech research and man- 50 workers within three years, city records facturing and distribution facility.
ufacturing-based employment center along PHOTO: GEORGE ANDREASSI show. Annual payroll will exceed $2 million
I-95 to diversity the local economy. per year, plus benefits. Port St. Lucie already sold a 3-acre site on
the northeastern corner of Village Parkway
In the newest deal, the city expects to The company will benefit from property and Discovery Parkway for $450,000 on Feb.
close the sale with AHS Residential in Janu- tax breaks for 10 years, including no proper- 26 for an 82-room hotel and 10,476-square
ary, said City Manager Russ Blackburn. ty taxes for five years, under an economic in- foot retail center.
centive package the council approved on July
The company plans to build four- and 23, 2018. The new facility will replace Oculus The city is separately negotiating to sell
five-story buildings on the former grove Surgical’s North American headquarters at Publix Supermarkets a 20-acre parcel on the
land east of Village Parkway, north of Trade 562 NW Mercantile Place, St. Lucie West. The northeastern corner of Becker Road and Vil-
lage Parkway for $3 million. 



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VIRGIN TRAINS USA vessels in the Okeechobee Waterway. velop a station in downtown Stuart. of having more government subsidies pay
The St. Lucie River Railroad Bridge is cur- “That doesn’t matter if that station comes for this folly.”
CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1
rently the only section of the 235-mile Virgin or not, we definitely want that bridge,” Brun- Solari said he remains upset at the Martin
bridge because it would eliminate the bottle- Trains route where 34 passenger trains and er said. County commissioners for settling with Vir-
neck in the river’s navigational channel and 20 Florida East Coast Railway freight trains gin Trains.
replace the antiquated railroad bridge. per day will share a single set of tracks. “I can’t imagine anyone wouldn’t want a
new railroad bridge. I’m very excited. That “The first thing that I still have a problem
“It’s a benefit for Martin County boaters The proposed double-track lift bridge old thing needs to be replaced.” with is how the Martin County Commission
and it makes for a safer, more efficient cross- would have an 18-foot clearance when trains could have signed the agreement,” Solari
ing,” Ciampi said last Friday. “That (old) are rolling across and could elevate to the But Indian River County Commission- said.
bridge is going to be a potential problem. I same height as the Roosevelt Bridge for sail- er Bob Solari said he’s disappointed Martin
don’t what know its life expectancy is, but it’s boats, mega-yachts and barges. Plans call for County and Stuart commissioners are pre- “How could they possibly uphold their
got to be getting close.” the navigation channel to be widened to 180 paring to join forces with Virgin Trains on the oath of office and sign an agreement which
feet from 50 feet. new St. Lucie River Railroad Bridge. prohibited them from working for the best
The 81-year-old single-track drawbridge interests of the people of Martin County? It’s
with a 6.6-foot clearance above the river Stuart Mayor Becky Bruner said the pro- “I don’t see how any elected official on the absolutely beyond me.”
threatens to become a chronic chokepoint posed lift bridge is so important to the city Treasure Coast could support what (Virgin
for 54 trains per day, as well as hundreds of she would still support the grant applica- Trains) is asking,” Solari said. “Given all I’ve Martin and Indian River counties started
tions, even if Virgin Trains decides not to de- seen of the people of Martin County as a working in concert in 2014 to act as watch-
whole, they certainly wouldn’t be supportive dogs for the passenger rail project, which
was initially called All Aboard Florida before
being rebranded Brightline and ultimately
Virgin Trains USA.

Both commissions passed resolutions in
2014 calling for Virgin Trains to pay for all
the costs of establishing passenger rail ser-
vice. Both counties lobbied state and federal
transportation officials to address their safe-
ty and environmental concerns.

The two counties filed federal suits in
2015 and 2018 challenging federal financing
and environmental approvals for the project.

Martin County spent more than $2 mil-
lion on court challenges, while Indian River
County has spent more than $3 million, so
far. A month after Martin County settled, a
federal judge dismissed Indian River Coun-
ty’s lawsuit in December 2018. Indian River’s
appeal is pending in the U.S. Court of Ap-
peals, District of Columbia Circuit.

Ciampi said the Martin County commis-
sioners agreed to the settlement with Virgin
Trains based on advice of counsel and were
led to believe the Indian River Commission-
ers would do likewise.

“When they opted not to, that was a sur-
prise to us,” Ciampi said. “We had expected
them to settle also, so I don’t think we pulled
the rug out from under them.”

“They went forward into that court room
a week or so later and lost,” Ciampi said.
“They’ve gone on to spend another $1 mil-
lion. ... I have no second thoughts, I have no
regrets of settling. I think we did the best deal
we could for Martin County residents.”

Raising the elevation of the St. Lucie Rail-
road Bridge by a foot or two above mean high
water was a key part of the settlement agree-
ment.

Virgin Trains also agreed to install and
maintain fencing along the railroad tracks
in Martin County accordance with a hazard
analysis. The company will pay up to $1 mil-
lion for additional fencing to be installed,
maintained and insured by Martin County.

In addition, Virgin Trains agreed to cap
Martin County’s costs for railroad crossing
maintenance and establish a station on the
Treasure Coast within five years after starting
Orlando-to-Miami service.

Martin County officials agreed not to op-
pose or challenge any government approv-
als, permits, or financing for the Virgin Trains
project during construction and the first five
years of operations.

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IN LOVING MEMORY POLICE SAY CAREGIVER EXPLOITED,
DEFRAUDED HER ELDERLY CLIENT
DAVID P. HILL, 72
Port St. Lucie He then met Jean, the love of his life. BY DEBBIE CARSON | Staff Writer In all, Alpert is accused of stealing an
They married, raised two children and just [email protected] amount “in the thousands” of dollars, ac-
David Parker Hill, 72, of Port St. Luc- celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary.
ie, went home to be with the Lord on Oct. A Port St. Lucie caregiver sits in the St. cording to the Port St. Lucie Police Depart-
23. He was born in Fort Pierce on April 25, He had a career with Clark Oil for 35
1947, to the late George and Rosemary Hill. years and then accepted the position of Lucie County Jail in lieu of more than ment.
vice president at Hudson Oil. He pursued
David proudly served with the United his entrepreneurial spirit in the early 1980s $100,000 bail after police say she took ad- Alpert’s charges are as follows, accord-
States Navy during the Vietnam War from when he opened a highly successful retail
1968 through 1972 on the USS Iwo Jima. business in the Kansas City area. vantage of her elderly client. ing to the booking report from the St. Lucie

After his service in the Navy he wanted He retired at the age of 60 and traveled She faces 19 counts on vari- County Sheriff’s Office:
to experience the change of the seasons, so extensively with his wife, Jean.
he moved north to Ohio, where he attend- ous charges including exploita-  1 count: Exploitation of An
ed Kent State University, graduating in 1979 They settled in Port St. Lucie in 2003 and
with a bachelor’s degree in recreation/ad- he was blessed to be close to family and en- tion, organized fraud, petit theft Elderly Or Disabled Adult
ministration. During this time, he met his joyed his retirement. He loved his faith, his
wife, Christine. family, his friends and all animals. and dealing in stolen property.  1 count: Organized Fraud

He began working for the Akron YMCA David is survived by his wife, Jean DeNeff; According to the Port St. – Less than $20,000
at Camp Y-Noah, maintaining the grounds son, Christopher DeNeff; and daughter,
and many buildings at the residential camp. Holly DeNeff-Chinn (husband, Richard Lucie Police Department, Vic-  7 counts: Second Degree
He soon became the assistant camp direc- Chinn); brother Lon DeNeff (wife, Barbara
tor, moving his wife and toddler daughter, DeNeff); and grandchildren, Nicole Chinn, toria Leigh Alpert, 36, of the Petit Theft
Sarah, to the camp where they resided until Sarah DeNeff and John David DeNeff.
1984, when they moved back to Fort Pierce 600 block of NE Horizon Lane, Victoria Alpert.  4 counts: Uttering Forged
to be closer to his family. RICHARD G. STEPHENS, 86 spent about a year with her cli- Bill/Check/Bank Draft
St. Lucie West
He worked for St. Lucie County Parks and ent, gaining the client’s trust  3 counts: Giving False In-
Recreation as well as the St. Lucie County Richard G. Stephens, 86, of St. Lucie West
School Board. He finished his maintenance in Port St. Lucie, formerly from Beaver, Pa., and access to his financial instruments. formation to a Pawnbroker – Less than
career with 16 years at Indian River Com- passed away comfortably surrounded by
munity College where he was assigned to his family on Monday, Oct. 28. Born on Feb. Alpert is accused of writing six checks $300
the Science Building. 14, 1933, in Beaver Falls, Pa., he was the son
of the late Wesley H. Stephens and Virginia out to herself using her client’s personal  3 counts: Dealing in Stolen Property.
He loved the outdoors and he could of- Hall.
ten be found fishing, camping and enjoying checkbook as well as stealing sentimental Port St. Lucie police are investigating
the mountains in his spare time. Richard graduated from Rochester High
School. He was united in marriage to Cath- items including the client’s wedding band whether Alpert had other clients and de-
He is survived by his wife of 42 won- erine M. Stephens on Jan. 28, 1956, for 61
derful years, Christine; daughter, Sarah years. and class ring, among other items. termine if any were victimized. Anyone
Elizabeth Burgess (Matthew); grandchil-
dren, Ariel Boles, Jorie Boles, Stella Burgess, Richard served his country in the Air According to the charges, Alpert pawned who was a client of Alpert is encouraged to
Claire Burgess and Parker Burgess; sister, Force and then attended Penn State Uni-
Wilma J. Hill; nephews, Bobby and Brian versity. He worked at St. Joe Lead and Fluor the items by giving false information to a contact Detective Herring by calling 772-
Hill; niece, Nikki Hill; and grandnieces and Corporation in Monaca, Pa., as a metallur-
grandnephews, Casey, Courtney, George T, gist lab technician, where he retired. pawnbroker. 344-4124. 
Amelia, Henry T. and Edward T.
While raising his four children, he en- COPS: KIDNAPPING, ASSAULT ‘NOT A RANDOM ACT’
DOMENICA CIOFFI, 76 joyed playing tennis, league volleyball and
St. Lucie West tinkering in his home shop in the family BY DEBBIE CARSON | Staff Writer Ulloa and Arocha fled the scene. By the
home in Brighton Township.
Domenica Cioffi, 76, of St. Lucie West [email protected] time police caught up to the Suburban,
died Oct. 29 in Fort Pierce. Mrs. Cioffi was Dick and Cathy were devoted members
born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and moved to Port of the Grace Lutheran Church, of Roches- Two of three suspects are still at large Arocha had left the vehicle. Police arrest-
St. Lucie 45 years ago, coming from Long ter, Pa., and Port St. Lucie.
Island. following a kidnapping and aggravat- ed Ulloa and obtained an arrest warrant
Dick’s favorite pastimes included watch-
Survivors include her sons, Greg (De- ing Steelers football and interacting with ed assault incident and are considered for Arocha, who remains at large.
nise) Polizzi of Mico, Texas, and Randy Jo- his numerous grandchildren, gardening,
seph Polizzi of Colorado; daughter, Dana walking and cuddling with his Pomeranian, armed and dangerous, accord- According to police, when
(Roy) McSweeney of Port St. Lucie; and Tibi.
two granddaughters, Kaitlyn Heilfurth and ing to the Port St. Lucie Police Ulloa and Arocha took the
Makayla McSweeney. In addition to his parents, Mr. Stephens
was preceded in death by his wife, Cather- Department. male victim to the bank, a third
DAVID W. DeNEFF, 80 ine; a sister, Eleanor Haddix; and a daugh-
St. Lucie West ter-in-law, Vickie Stephens. “The incident is not a ran- suspect – identified as Antonio

David Wayne DeNeff, 80, of St. Lucie He will be forever missed by his loving dom act,” the police depart- Raul Diaz, 28 – stayed at the
West in Port St Lucie passed away on Thurs- remaining children, grandchildren, nieces,
day Oct. 24. Dave loved life! It all started in nephews, cousins, including his three sons, ment said in a prepared state- house with the female victim.
Holland, Mich., July 24, 1939. Richard D. Stephens, Terry L. Stephens
(wife, Janice) of Winston-Salem, N.C., ment. Ulloa, Arocha, and Diaz each
He had a zest for life even at a young age. and Eric J. Stephens (wife, Tracie) of New
He was an Eagle Scout and active in sports Bloomfield, Pa.; daughter, Sandra L. Lauver The victims had previous- Arbely Arocha. face charges that include ag-
during his youth. (husband, Ron) of Jensen Beach, Fla.; and ly rented a home from one of gravated battery with a deadly
six grandchildren, Brittnie McAninley, Seth
Chaplin, Pauline Stephens, Zachary Ste- the suspects. It was the same weapon, aggravated assault
phens, Kylie Havenstien and Andrew Sorci.
house in which the suspects with a deadly weapon, kidnap-

detained them. The suspects ping and false imprisonment.

beat the male victim, causing Arrest warrants have been

bruising to his ribs, head and issued for Arocha and Diaz and

eyes, according to police. police are still searching for

The male victim was treated the two suspects. They should

for non-life-threatening inju- Antonio Raul Diaz. be considered armed and dan-
ries at a local hospital and was gerous, according to the police

released the same day. The fe- department.

male victim was unharmed in Arocha is 41 years old and

the incident. is described as standing 5 feet,

Police said two suspects, lat- 5 inches tall, weighing 190

er identified as Michael Abreu pounds, and having black hair

Ulloa, 32, of Hialeah, Fla., and and brown eyes.

Arbely Arocha, 41, took the Diaz is 28 years old, stands 5

male victim to the Bank of Michael A. Ulloa. feet, 8 inches tall, and also has
America, located at 1800 SW black hair and brown eyes.

Gatlin Blvd., in a 2014 silver Anyone with information re-

Chevy Suburban, to have him withdraw garding their whereabouts is encouraged

an undisclosed amount of money. to call Detective Fraga at 772-873-6518 or

The victim walked into the bank and remain anonymous by calling Treasure

asked employees to call 911, reporting he Coast Crime Stoppers at 800-273-TIPS

had been kidnapped. (8477). 

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Martin County officials also agreed not to BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer Palm Beach, records show.
support any federal, state or local laws that
would adversely impact the Virgin Trains [email protected] “We made the best use of
project.
St. Lucie Public Schools offi- available space and yet we also
State Sen. Debbie Mayfield (R-Indialantic)
filed a bill last month to strengthen regula- cials decided to build their new have room to grow,” Gent said.
tions for higher-speed passenger rail lines,
like Virgin Trains, and increase Florida De- headquarters near Interstate 95 The new administration
partment of Transportation oversight.
and St. Lucie West Boulevard building was needed because
Virgin Trains started service in 2018 be-
tween Miami and West Palm Beach and be- because of the growth coming the district’s old offices at the
gan construction in June on new tracks from
Orlando to West Palm Beach. to western St. Lucie County. Orange Blossom Mall in Fort

Virgin Trains killed 22 people through “This building was built and Pierce, which flooded during
Sept. 30, federal records show.
the site selected by the School Tropical Storm Faye in 2008,
Indian River County Commissioner Tim
Zorc said he believes the Martin County Board with an eye on the fu- Grace Vergis signs the flooded again during Hurricane
commissioners agreed to a “gag order” that ture,” said Superintendent of commemorative board Irma in 2017, Gent said.
would prevent them from addressing safety Schools Wayne Gent, “really at the new schools
concerns about the Virgin Trains project. looking at 20, 30 and 40 years headquarters. “The second time, then our
School Board got together and
“If that single track causes delays, or ac-
cidents, or delays to the hospital, I believe out, looking at the center of the decided it’s time to look for a
the gag order prevents Martin County from county, looking at ease of trans- PHOTO: LINDA KLOORFAIN different location,” Gent said.
saying anything negative about that effect,”
Zorc said. “Martin County would have to sit portation.” More than 40,000 residences and mil- “Our employees, our students and our
idle no matter what happens.”
The new school office, 9461 Brandy- lions of square feet of business space are community deserve better than that.”
The gag order was a deal killer for the
proposed settlement agreement with Virgin wine Lane, near the eastern gateway to expected to be built in the next three de- School Board Chairwoman Debbie
Trains, said Zorc and Solari. 
PGA Village/Verano, will eventually be in cades in seven major projects west of I-95 Hawley said the new building was de-

the heart of St. Lucie County’s urban area in Port St. Lucie. signed to be welcoming to students and

as development spreads west, Gent said. The School Board spent about $23 parents as well as educators.

Gent made his remarks to nearly 400 million to construct the building, where “We are laying out the welcome mat for

students, educators and officials in a about 350 district employees will work. you,” Hawley said. “This is not only the

meeting room in the new 106,636-square- The board purchased the 10-acre site home of St. Lucie Public Schools employ-

foot building during a ribbon cutting cer- for nearly $2 million on June 6, 2018, from ees and staff, it is the home of the commu-

emony on Oct. 29. a subsidiary of the Kolter Group of West nity.” 

UNFIT FOR TRIAL La Chase’s mental health evaluation. Beach. He was charged with transmitting also proclaiming his hope to “be the first
Shana Williams, a forensic psycholo- an interstate or foreign commerce com- deaf person to create American casu-
CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 munication containing a threat to injure alties in the name of ISIS,” according to
gist fluent in American Sign Language, in another person – a crime punishable by federal court documents.
ter reviewing a psychological evaluation July evaluated La Chase and determined up to five years in prison.
performed earlier this year on the Fort he suffers from Bipolar I Disorder with The court has ordered La Chase to be
Pierce resident. psychotic symptoms and possibly other La Chase was initially arrested by the hospitalized in a federal medical center
mental disorders, according to federal FBI last year and charged with several in North Carolina to undergo treatment
La Chase, who was arrested in late May court documents. Williams also con- counts of transmitting threats through for four months to determine if there is
hours after his release from a federal pris- cluded La Chase experiences “persistent interstate or foreign commerce. He pled a probability he will regain his ability to
on in Georgia where he served time for delusional thinking and paranoid pro- guilty in July 2018 to two counts and stand trial.
prior threats of mass murder, has several cesses” that leave him unable to assist his was sentenced to 18 months in prison
mental disorders, a court-appointed psy- counsel in his defense. and three years of supervised release in La Chase, who was previously incar-
chologist concluded. which he was required to undergo mental cerated in the St. Lucie County Jail, is
Bipolar I Disorder is marked by weeks- health treatment. He was also ordered to currently in a Miami federal detention
“The defendant is presently suffering long, full-blown manic or depressive ep- stay away from his sister, a Port St. Lucie center awaiting his transfer to North Car-
from a mental disease or defect rendering isodes so severe the condition requires resident. olina, his mother, Santa La Chase, said.
him mentally incompetent to the extent immediate hospital care, according to
that he is unable to understand the nature the National Institute of Mental Health. Before his 2018 arrest, La Chase, who “I don’t wish this on any mother in the
and consequences of the proceedings is deaf and also suffers from degenerative world to be in my shoes,” said La Chase,
against him or to assist properly in his own The May arrest came after La Chase blindness, threatened to “behead” his who is relieved her son will be receiv-
defense,” Maynard wrote after reviewing emailed his sister a threat promising to sister and her two small children while ing psychiatric care. “It’s very, very, very
carry out an attack along I-95 in Vero hard.” 

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Reverse arthroplasty turns tables on shoulder fractures

BY TOM LLOYD | Staff Writer ance and down they go onto their joint. The humeral head (or ball)
was replaced with a prosthesis
The older we get the more likely we are to shoulder. while the existing glenoid (sock-
suffer complex bone fractures – particularly et) was left intact.
in our shoulders and arms. “If there’s enough force behind
Often, however, as DiLella
The Department of Orthopedic Surgery that situation, they will some- says, “this made for really pret-
at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic ty-looking X-rays but very poor
Medicine puts it plainly. “Elderly patients,” times break the bone around the outcomes for the patient.”
it says, “are much more prone to have more
complex bone fractures and poor bone shoulder. The main one being the Fortunately, times and proce-
quality compared to their younger counter- dures change, and today “reverse
parts.” proximal humerus that makes total shoulder arthroplasty or
RTSA is the treatment of choice”
Dr. Carl DiLella, who is with the Orthope- up the ball of the ball and socket for that kind of complex break,
dic Center of Vero Beach, and who received according to NIH.
his own medical degree from that renowned joint of the shoulder.”
Philadelphia orthopedic center, has taken a In a RTSA, a prosthetic ball is
special interest in treating such fractures – DiLella goes on to share both placed on the socket side of the
including shoulder breaks known as “prox- joint – the opposite or “reverse”
imal humerus fractures” (PHFs), which the good and bad news about such of where it is in nature – and a
National Institutes of Health says have been prosthetic socket is then placed
“rapidly rising” nationwide. injuries. on the arm side where it is sup-
ported by a metal stem in the arm
According to the NIH, “PHFs have in- There are, he explains, many bone or humerus.
creased by more than 40 percent over the As an added bonus, with the RTSA pro-
past five years, making them the third most different types of shoulder bone cedure, rotator cuff tears or injuries are no
common non-vertebral fracture pattern longer a potential future problem.
seen in the elderly.” breaks. As DiLella explains, “you bypass the ro-
tator cuff completely by implanting this
“Unfortunately,” DiLella explains, “many With a simple break, DiLella device. The reason why is [the new reverse
elderly people have these injuries, usually joint] relies on the deltoid muscle, which is
from a trauma or a fall. I’ve had people trip continues, the prognosis is also rarely, if ever, affected by a fracture or a fall.”
over a parking brick in parking lot or they “The surgery,” DiLella continues, “is usu-
miss a step going down from a curb from a simple. That conversation, he
sidewalk. They lose their footing or their bal-
says, might go like this: “‘OK, Mrs.

Jones, you have a simple two-part Dr. Carl DiLella.
proximal humerus fracture. Two PHOTO: DENISE RITCHIE

simple parts of your shoulder are

broken and you will be in an arm sling for In some cases, depending on what X-rays

about a month. Then you’ll come back and or CAT scans reveal, the insertion of plates

I’ll take an X-ray in a month to show you that and screws may hold the bone together, but

it’s healed,’ and Mrs. Jones will go to physical with other multiple fractures, treatment can

therapy and have a happy life. And a happy be more complex.

shoulder.” In the not-too-distant past that usually

But when the bone is fractured in mul- involved a procedure known as a “hemiar-

tiple places things get trickier and surgery throplasty” or a “hemi” which, in layman’s

may be required. But which surgery? terms, replaced one half of the shoulder

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ally done here at the hospital and the patient dures “give the patient significant pain relief In fact, NIH says hemiarthroplasty ap- pain and restore your arm’s range of motion
would spend one night. When the patient and also help restore range of motion to the pears to be “falling out of favor in the treat- for “a happy shoulder and a happy life.”
wakes up from the operation they’re very shoulder.” ment of fractures of the shoulder,” with
comfortable. They’re protected in an arm RTSA taking its place. Dr. Carl DiLella is with the Orthopedic
sling that we provide them [and they] would Others clearly agree. By 2015 the use of Center of Vero Beach and the Cleveland Clin-
spend one night and then they go home the the RTSA procedure, which debuted in 1987, If you’ve had a fall and suspect a fracture ic Indian River Hospital. His office is at 1285
next day.” surpassed the older hemiarthroplasty ap- of your shoulder, talk to your orthopedist. 36th St., Suite 100. The phone number is 772-
proach for the first time and that lead con- A minimally invasive procedure like RTSA 778-2009. 
Johns Hopkins says these RTSA proce- tinues to grow today. could well be the best way to eliminate your

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WHAT WILL – AND WON’T – INTERFERE WITH YOUR PACEMAKER

BY FRED CICETTI is a no-no if you have a pacemaker. an alternate form of search. bud and clip-on types of headphones can
In fact, any procedure that exposes you to  Power machines are dangerous. Stand cause interference. Keep your headphones
Q.Will sex mess up my pacemaker? electromagnetic energy is a problem. These at least 1.2 inches away from your pacemak-
procedures include therapeutic radiation, at least 2 feet away from arc-welding equip- er. Bluetooth® headsets do not appear to
THE HEALTHY SENIOR shockwave lithotripsy that breaks up large ment, high-voltage transformers and mo- interfere with pacemakers.
kidney stones, and electrocautery to control tor-generator systems.
No – unless powerful magnets are some- bleeding during surgery. Modern pacemakers have built-in pro-
how involved – but other things can cause  Anti-theft systems. An anti-theft sys- tection from most types of interference
problems for the device (and you).  Metal detectors at airports don’t in- tem is unlikely to cause clinically significant produced by everyday electrical appliances.
terfere with pacemakers when you pass symptoms in most people with pacemakers, The following don’t create problems and you
Modern pacemakers are stable devic- through them briefly. However, you should but they shouldn’t stay near one longer than shouldn’t worry about being around them if
es, but there are still some precautions you not hang around them for a long time or necessary. you have a pacemaker:
should take if you’ve had one of these mirac- lean against them. And, if security person-
ulous gizmos implanted in your chest. nel want to use a hand-held metal detector,  Short-wave or microwave diathermy Microwave ovens, televisions and their
ask them to avoid your pacemaker, or ask for uses high-frequency, high-intensity signals. remote controls, dental equipment, radios,
The following could be problems: These may interfere with a pacemaker. toasters, electric blankets, CB radios, heat-
 Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) ing pads, stereos, vacuum cleaners, hair dry-
 MP3 player headphones. Both the ear- ers, gardening machinery, electric shavers,
food processors, computers, copy machines
and shop tools.

How about cellphones?
I found a variety of opinions on this.
Some sources say cellphones are harmless.
However, others insist that you shouldn’t
put your cell directly over your pacemak-
er because it’s possible that the pacemaker
could misinterpret a phone signal, withhold
pacing and make you feel tired.
Newer cellphones that use new fre-
quencies might make pacemakers less re-
liable. This subject is being researched by
cellphone companies. In the meantime,
the old cliche is appropriate: better safe
than sorry.
Always inform all healthcare profession-
als that you have a pacemaker before re-
ceiving any treatment. And always carry an
identification card that informs people that
you have a pacemaker.
There are more than 3 million artificial
pacemakers in use today. They are devices
that help the heart beat in a regular rhythm
when its natural pacemaker isn’t working.
One of the most common problems requir-
ing a pacemaker is “bradycardia,” a heart
rate that’s too slow. This can be brought on
by age. An implanted electronic pacemaker
is made up of a pulse generator and leads.
The leads are flexible, insulated wires that
deliver the electrical pulses to your heart.
The pulse generator is a small metal con-
tainer that houses a battery and the electri-
cal circuitry that regulates the rate of elec-
trical pulses sent to your heart.
Surgery to implant the pacemaker is usu-
ally performed under local anesthesia and
typically takes less than three hours. The
pulse generator is usually implanted under
the skin beneath your collarbone. Some
models are as small as a quarter. 

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BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Columnist or would be an ideal place for a big-screen You’ll feel like a king or queen in the soaker
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1ST FLOOR CORNER UNIT! Aluminum Structure Fence Division
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Very desirable location! 3bed/2bath with 2 CAR TANDUM GARAGE. Tiled floor in • Repairs
main area, SS appliances, new frig, washer, dryer, hot water heater, granite counter • Repairs • Wood
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tops, oversized laundry, cozy covered patio, impact glass windows, amd newer • Aluminum Roofs • Aluminum/PVC
AC. Dues include full exterior maintenance. The community features a resort style • Screen Rooms
heated pool, spa and fitness center open 24/7. Close to all St. Lucie West has to • Concrete PSL#15203 PSL#15234
offer: Mets Stadium, PGA Golf, shops, restaurants and banking. This unit will not

last, come and enjoy the easy life under the oaks! RX-10574215 $179,000

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or exercise room or making one bedroom an in-ground pool with a fenced yard and lots special home in a very special community. the Jupiter Inlet and minutes from down-
available for a parent who can’t live alone but of hedges and trees for privacy. It’s the ideal “Located just north of the exclusive and town Stuart’s boutique shopping and fine
would love the privacy of an ensuite bath. Of place to relax with morning coffee, or a relax- dining. It is luxury living at its best.”
course, the house is also perfect for families ing swim before bedtime. The privacy makes renowned Floridian and Harbour Ridge,
and for those who have frequent guests, and it again part of your own special retreat. Riverbend is a gated waterfront commu- Clearly this is not a house for everyone,
who in Florida does not? nity featuring 47 private homes and a pri- as the price makes clear. For the discerning
For Donald Baetzold, agent for Keller Wil- vate park and community boat dock. It’s buyers who demand the best, this is a special
Outside, there is a covered patio area and liams Realty of Port St. Lucie, this is a very pet-friendly, just nine nautical miles from home that you will want to see for yourself. 

FEATURES FOR 13328 NW BAYWOOD PLACE

Neighborhood: Riverbend
Year built: 2016 • Construction: CBS
Square footage: 3,577 sq. ft. • Total square footage: 5,715

Bedrooms: 4 • Bathrooms: 5.5
Flooring: carpet, wood floor • Security: gated community
Additional features: 47-home community, in-ground pool,

three-car garage, oversized lot, impact glass
Community amenities: common dock, picnic area
Listing brokerage: Keller Williams Realty of Port St. Lucie
Listing agent: Don and Lisa Baetzold, 772-618-0026

Listing price: $840,000

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TRADITION AND ST. LUCIE WEST REAL ESTATE SALES

TOP SALES OF THE WEEK

A big week of activity in the local real estate market saw an impressive 23 single-family resi-
dences and lots change hands from Oct. 28-Nov. 1 (some shown below).
The top sale of the week was the residence at 857 SW Grand Reserve Boulevard. First listed in
August for $475,900, this 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom, 2,692-square-foot home sold for $450,000
on Oct. 29.
Representing both the seller and the buyer in the transaction was agent William N. Eggeling of
RE/MAX 100 Riverside Inc.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS
ORIGINAL SELLING
PRICE
TOWN ADDRESS LISTED ASKING PRICE SOLD
$450,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 857 SW GRAND RESERVE BOULEVARD 8/27/2019 $475,900 10/29/2019 $389,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 7958 STEEPLECHASE COURT 3/8/2019 $499,900 10/31/2019 $340,060
PORT SAINT LUCIE 11428 SW LAKE PARK DRIVE 8/11/2019 $355,060 10/31/2019 $327,500
PORT SAINT LUCIE 10249 SW FERNWOOD AVENUE 8/27/2018 $369,000 10/30/2019 $311,300
PORT SAINT LUCIE 5831 NW BEGONIA AVENUE 10/27/2019 $311,300 10/28/2019 $308,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 380 NW SUNVIEW WAY 9/23/2019 $315,000 10/28/2019 $295,000
FORT PIERCE 17225 HAMMOCK LANE 8/27/2019 $349,900 10/31/2019 $290,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 9361 SW NUOVA WAY 9/30/2017 $399,000 10/30/2019 $289,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 647 SW LONG KEY COURT 3/11/2019 $299,900 10/28/2019 $287,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 826 SW MUNJACK CIRCLE 7/30/2019 $309,900 11/1/2019 $284,620
PORT SAINT LUCIE 11416 SW LAKE PARK DRIVE 4/18/2019 $271,330 10/28/2019 $253,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 7372 PINE CREEK WAY 10/7/2019 $249,747 10/30/2019 $253,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 7372 PINE CREEK WAY 10/7/2019 $249,747 10/30/2019

TWO LAKEFRONT OPPORTUNITIES REMAIN! HOME FOR SALE • CALL FOR APPT.
Call Doris Vogan today for an appointment! 5771 NW Cleburn Drive • Port Saint Lucie

Port St. Lucie - COMMUNITY CLOSEOUT! This is your last chance to Port St. Lucie - Stunning Amberjack with impact windows - 9’4”+
grab your lakefront forever home in the gorgeous community of 4 Lakes. ceiling heights, 8’ doors, Gourmet kitchen with 42” white cabinets,
Only two opportunities remain: The Caldwell (left), located at 4706 Four crown molding in living areas, granite countertops and roundeed corners
Lakes Circle is move-in-ready and boasts 3 beds, a den, 2.5 baths, a throughout. Master bath has a cultured marble roman tub and a roman
2-car garage in 2,539 living sq. ft. for $435,100. The Carmel Grande shower. Dining Room can be used as den or formal dining. Raised
(right) at 4700 Four Lakes Circle features 4 beds, 2.5 baths, a 2-car vanities in all baths, deco tile package and tile to the ceiling. 18’ wide
garage, 2,408 living sq. ft. for $433,545. Act now! These will not last! paver drive way with access door from garage to side yard. Tile in living

LAST CHANCE! CALL TODAY! areas and master bedroom. Carpet in other bedrooms.

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

7958 Steeplechase Court, Port Saint Lucie 11428 SW Lake Park Drive, Port Saint Lucie

Listing Date: 3/8/2019 Listing Date: 8/11/2019
Original Price: $499,900 Original Price: $355,060
Sold: 10/31/2019 Sold: 10/31/2019
Selling Price: $389,000 Selling Price: $340,060
Listing Agent: Qamar Wahaj Listing Agent: Lisa Crovato

Selling Agent: Qamar Qahaj Selling Agent: The Keyes Company

Karen Eggeling Sanjeeta Varsani

RE/MAX 100 Riverside Inc Lang Realty

10249 SW Fernwood Avenue, Port Saint Lucie 5831 NW Begonia Avenue, Port Saint Lucie

Listing Date: 8/27/2018 Listing Date: 10/27/2019
Original Price: $369,000 Original Price: $311,300
Sold: 10/30/2019 Sold: 10/28/2019
Selling Price: $327,500 Selling Price: $311,300
Listing Agent: Tony Reagan Listing Agent: Nicholas Gentile

Selling Agent: Lang Realty Selling Agent: Keller Williams Realty

Donald Van Harken Nicholas Gentile

Century 21 Tenace Realty Keller Williams Realty

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MODEL Bellacerra SQ. FT. 2733 MODEL Custom Built SQ. FT. 2326
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DEN/DINING 1 GARAGE 2 DINING Formal GARAGE 2+

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Offered at $559,000 room with stacking slider doors that create an expansive view of the beautiful backyard. You’ll enjoy
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DEN/DINING - GARAGE 2 DINING 1 GARAGE 2

• Golf Course Home on Legacy #4 • Newer Washer & Dryer • Circular Drive • Large Covered Back Patio w/Screen Enclosure
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Lovely home in the heart of PGA Village on a quiet Fabulous home on a premium home site with expansive Lake views. Prepare to be impressed as
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large covered outdoor patio space is great for entertaining. This home is beautifully updated with
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HIGHLY UPGRADED POOL HOME STUNNING GOLF & WATER VIEWS MODEL PERFECT LAGO ON ONE OF A KIND STUNNER W/
– GORGEOUS LAKE VIEW Meticulously maintained “Collina” floor plan. 4BR, 3.5BA, EXCEPTIONAL LOT IN VERANO! SGophOisticLatedF& e&leganWt homAe oTn arEguaRbly thVe beIstElotWin allSof V!e!rano. This 3 BR +DEN/3BA/3CG
This ‘Bellacerra’ floor plan has 3BR, PLUS Den, 2.5CG home features elegant finishes T/O, a chef’s dream 2BR + Den, 2BA, 2CG home w/ lake view front & back. Stunning white ‘Biella’ floor plan will CAPTIVATE you! Beautiful wood flooring, crown molding & custom
3.5BA, 3CG, and beautiful finishes throughout, Chef’s kitchen w/butler’s pantry, beautifully upgraded master-suite kitchen w/ upgraded cabinetry, granite counters & ss appliances. Spa-like woodwork t/o. Upgraded light fixtures & ceiling fans, Hunter Douglas blinds. Gourmet kitchen
kitchen, the lanai is an entertainer’s dream with with frameless glass shower. The expanded & screened master suite w/ access to screened lanai. Other features include IMPACT has white 42’ level 5 cabinetry, Bianco Carrera Quartz counters, GE profile SS appliances, under
summer kitchen, stunning heated pool & spa, picture lanai is a wonderful spot to relax & enjoy the views. GLASS windows & doors, elegant tile, custom closets, upgraded vanities, cabinet lighting & breakfast nook! Master Suite features 3 walk-in closets, luxurious en-suite
frame screen design allows to maximize the views. RX-10544165 10143 SW Visconti Way plantation shutters and more. Call today to view this special home! w/ claw foot tub, frameless glass shower, separate vanities w/ marble tops & designer lighting.
RX-10565581 20090 SW Matera Way RX-10574369 16982 SW Ambrose Way RX-10556917 10114 SW Nuova Way

FORT PIERCE $986,000 PGA VILLAGE $330,000 VERANO $264,900 PALM CITY $364,900
LAKE CHARLES

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4.32 ACRE COUNTRY ESTATE W/ GORGEOUS LAKE VIEWS PRACTICALLY NEW & SHOWS LIKE BRING YOUR BOAT & RV - NO HOA!
CONVENIENT LOCATION Ever popular ‘Fairview’ floor plan with 2BR PLUS A MODEL! Fantastic Palm City location! Enjoy wide water access without the
Custom built 6BD/5.5BA/3CG pool home with Den, 2CG sits on a beautiful lot. Open floor plan, Beautiful 2BR+Den/2BA/2CG villa in Verano with lake views. Built in 2018 with waterfront price. 4BR/3BA/2CG home is completely renovated. Recent
something for everyone. IMPACT GLASS windows, spacious kitchen w/granite, tile throughout the entire IMPACT GLASS windows & doors. Kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances, granite upgrades incl. NEW METAL ROOF in ‘19, IMPACT GLASS windows
LED lighting, sauna, game room and more!2 in-law/ house, master-bath with wall-to-wall bathroom vanity, counters, under cabinet lighting, soft close cabinetry and spacious pantry. Master and accordion shutters, septic redone in ‘18, new gutters in ‘19, newer
guest suites - perfect for multi-generational living. Salt frameless glass shower. New A/C, enjoy the sunsets suite overlooks lake and has an upgraded bathroom with frame-less glass shower AC and fenced yard. Tile t/o the home, beautiful white-washed brick
water pool area with built-in water slide, rock waterfall, from your screened & covered patio. and granite topped vanity. Carefree living in a resort style community! fireplace, updated bths, french doors leading to the screened lanai. The
hot tub and more. Call today! RX-10565286 7735 Greenbrier Circle RX-10567095 21033 SW Modena Way kitchen features granite counters, stainless appliances, wood cabinetry
RX-10567598 6201 Oleander Ave and center island. RX-10558496 1399 SW Ibis Street

PGA VILLAGE $329,900 PGA VILLAGE $229,900 PGA VILLAGE $369,000 VERONA LAKES $215,000

OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY NOV. 3RD 1-4 PM OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY NOV. 3RD 1-4 PM FAIRVIEW MODEL WITH POOL NEW LISTING!
Well cared for 2BR PLUS den, 2BA pool home
BEAUTIFUL LAKE VIEW HOME IN TORREY PINES – MOVE-IN READY! is A MUST SEE! Open great room design with BETTER THAN NEW! MOVE IN
DESIRABLE GREENBRIER SUBDIVISION Recently updated 2BR, 2BA, 2CG ‘Andover’ floor plan vaulted ceilings, spacious kitchen with SS appls, READY VILLA IN VERONA LAKES
“MidOcean” floor plan with 2BR+Den and 2.5 BA. Special on corner lot. This light & bright home features an Corian counters. Spacious master suite features Lennar built villa completed in 2018! Plenty of space for everyone with
features include BRAND NEW STAINLESS KITCHEN oversized living room, spacious kitchen w/granite, oversized walk-in closets and large spa-like 3BR/2BA/1CG. Features include tile through main living areas, fresh interior
APPLIANCES, tile t/o entire house, fresh interior paint, phantom Bosch stainless appliances, subway tile backsplash, ensuite. Screened lanai with pool & spa. paint, front load washer & dryer and upgraded window treatments. Open
screen door, newer WH, crown molding and large extended & screened & covered patio can be accessed from the RX-10531569 9024 Short Chip Circle kitchen w/ granite counters, ss appliances, glass tile backsplash & 42” cabinetry.
screened lanai. RX-10542719 7655 Greenbrier Cir. living room or master-bedroom Walking distance to the amenities, including future clubhouse. Call today!
RX-10563979 7071 Torrey Pines Circle RX-10574933 10139 W Villa Circle

PGA VILLAGE $649,900 JENSEN BEACH $219,900 TRADITION $249,000 PGA VILLAGE $399,900

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On one of the most desirable streets in PGA Village - This 3BR+DEN/4.5BA/2CG home won’t B–eHauItDifuDllEy NcarGedEfMor!and updated 2BR, 2BA high ceilings, tile flooring throughout living areas 5BR+Den/3BA/2+CG home w/ IMPACT GLASS windows & doors! Located
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en-suite), coffered ceiling and more! Custom built-ins in living room & den! Gourmet kitchen with 42’ kitchen, new vanities, frameless shower, granite counters, SS appls, screened porch. covered area. Kitchen boasts granite counters, white cabinetry, center island
wood cabinetry, under cabinet lighting, SS appliances, granite countertops and oversized butcher block IMPACT windows, close distance to river RX-10531808 11447 SW Glengarry Court and plenty of storage. Family room has charming stone fireplace! Spacious
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Beautiful custom home on half acre lot with stunning golf & lake views located in a private cul-de-sac. As you enter the foyer you will see gleaming marble floors throughout all
common area, along with designer crown molding & wood work trims gives this home that touch of elegance. Kitchen remodeled in 2018 with gorgeous quartz counter tops and back
splash, gas 5 burner cook top, GE monogram refrigerator, double wall ovens, and center island, all opening up to the family room. Off the family room is a bonus room that can be
used as 4th bedroom, and adjacent cabana bath. Down the hall are 2 guest bedrooms with Jack N Jill bathroom. Master suite has 2 walk-in closets w/ built-ins. Master bath has dual

sinks/vanities, walk in shower & soaking tub. Venture out through the French Doors to the amazing covered lanai with views of pool, golf, and lake. RX-10565966 $799,000

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STUNNING LAKE VIEW! Beautifuly upgraded 3BR 2BA home, eat-in kitchen, OPEN HOUSE SUN, 10/10 1-4PM / 7905 LINKS WAY TORREY PINES – MOVE-IN READY! Recently updated 2BR, 2BA, 2CG ‘Ando- LIKE NEW ‘ESTERO’ MODEL w/LAKE VIEW This spacious open floor plan is a
SS appls, granite, plus formal dining, large open great room with sliders to the This beautiful home has been gently used. 3BR, 3BA PLUS den, and a garage that wil fit ver’ floor plan on corner lot. This light & bright home features an oversized living dream for entertaining! This upgraded 2BR, 2BA PLUS Den w/gourmet kitchen,
screened lanai, expansive tranquil lake view. 2 cars & a golf cart! Spacious, screened lanai w/gorgeous pool, rock waterfals & spa. room, spacious kitchen w/granite, Bosch SS appls, screened & covered patio extended covered & screened lanai, fenced yard, IMPACT window & doors
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kitchen with lots of cabinet space, SS appls, new refrigerator, beautiful yard w/ home with gorgeous free form pool, open & bright floor plan, kitchen w/spacious room in this charming 3BR, 2.5BA home close to everything. Large living areas to enjoy Active 55 plus community. 1BR, 1BA 2nd floor unit has al tile throughout, serene
lush trees for privacy, gated community. island, granite, SS appls, covered patio, screened lanai entertaining. Split bedroom plan, freshly painted inside & out, new landscaping. preserve views from your back patio. This is being sold TURNKEY
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RX-10534597 $314,900 RX-10566306 $419,990 RX-10571658 $289,900 RX-10520018 $72,000

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SPACIOUS POOL HOME – FENCED YARD Wonderful 3BR, 2BA, 2CG home w/ UPDATED POOL HOME ON GOLF VIEW LOT! Recently updated 2BR, 2BA, BETTER THAN NEW! SHOWS LIKE A MODEL! Enjoy carefree living in this gorgeous Home has amazing Round Living Room with soaring 20’ ceiling & floor to ceiling
large open & bright kitchen, 3 sets of French-doors lead out to your screened-in lanai 2.5CG PLUS den, newer tile floors in main living areas, wood floors in bdrms, 2BR PLUS Den, 2BA, 2CG ‘Treviso’ floor plan, the open kitchen features granite counters, SS windows. 3 french doors lead out to expansive screened area w/pool & spa.
pool. Formal dining & living rooms + family room. Private preserve in your backyard. new kitchen cabinets, granite & SS appls, screened patio w/lovely pool appls, under cabinet lighting, large center island, covered patio overlooks lake. Linda Olsinski 772-359-2227
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RX-10555227 $314,500 RX-10560572 $359,900 RX-10567095 $264,900

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FIRST FLOOR CORNER UNIT 3BR, 2BA w/2 CAR TANDUM GARAGE, kitch- MUST SEE! ELEGANT & UPDATED ‘CAPRI’ MODEL 2BR, 2BA, 2CG home UPGRADES THROUGHOUT Beautiful 4BR, 3BA home, kitchen w/granite SHOWS LIKE A MODEL HOME – POOL; GOLF VIEW A true 3BR, 3BA, expand-
en w/granite, SS appls, new fridge, washer/dryer, water heater, covered patio, featuring tile floors throughout, crown molding in common areas, great room w/ counters, SS appls, gas cooktop w/double ovens, Impact windows & doors ed 2+CG garage home, gorgeous, sweeping golf course view, formal family & dining rooms,
IMPACT glass windows, Great Location! built-ins & spacious dining room, screened covered lanai & large private yard thru-out, tile roof, screened patio, New A/C, whole granite in kitchen, Fuly Furnished, Turnkey & ready for immediate occupancy
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PREPARE TO SIZZLE scintillate in
AT LYRIC THEATRE’S ‘Beehive’
‘EVENING AT COPA’ REVIEW, PAGE B4

BY SAMANTHA BAITA | Staff Writer Kathryn Brunner in “Beehive.”

1 The ambient tempera- PHOTOS: ANGEL UDELHOVEN
ture may be cooling off a
bit, but Stuart’s Lyric Theatre is
going to be hot, hot, hot next
Friday, Nov. 15. “An Evening at
the Copacabana” features “an
international cast of fiery Latin
ballroom champions, elegant,
sophisticated showgirls, per-
cussive Argentine gauchos and
authentic Flamenco dancers.”
No way that won’t be sizzling.
Those club names – the Coco-
nut Grove, the Tropicana, the
Copacabana – make you think of
energy, sophistication, all those
sultry Latin dance rhythms that
burn the floor “from Argentina
to Cuba, Madrid to Miami.” Says
the Lyric promo, “An Evening at
the Copacabana” will include
bilingual vocalists and music of
such Latin artists as Carmen Mi-
randa, Celia Cruz, Tito Puente,
Gloria Estefan, Desi Arnaz and
Carlos Santana; “sultry dancers,
blazing choreography and elec-
trifying percussion.” Leading us
through this dazzling evening
is Cuban singer Mimi J, who
has performed with Gloria Es-

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ON SALE Wizards of Winter: We will (Christmas) rock you!
NOW!

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The Four Italian Tenors

DEC BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Staff Writer lot of fun. I did it until two years into our Kelly said the group takes the audi-
[email protected] marriage. My instruments were stolen ence on a journey inside a snow globe in
12 and we were just about to buy our first search of the meaning of Christmas.
In 2009, during the height of the re- house. It ended my musical career and I
APeter White cession, Scott and Sharon Kelly learned didn’t touch it again for 20 years.” “There are many feeling at the holi-
that their local food pantry had empty days,” he said. “Some people are happy
DEC shelves and long lines. The husband and Kelly is a software entrepreneur, but and some sad. Some are extravagant
wife, who had performed profession- when his kids were in high school, they and some are down on their luck. It’s
13 ally as musicians early on, reached out joined the marching band and Kelly was an emotional roller coaster and we tap
to friend Steve Ratchen and others to recruited as a volunteer to help out. into the emotions people feel. It’s a lot of
DEC throw together a benefit concert. They fun. There is snow and a lot of audience
raised a few thousand dollars. “That got me back into playing,” Kel- interaction. There are 12 of us and it
27 ly said. “We thought we’d do some local should get people in the holiday spirit.”
“One became two became 10,” Kel- clubs as a duet. That led to the Wizards.”
JAN ly said. “It took on a life of its own. The Kelly noted that they are not TSO lite
next year, we wrote some of our own The Kellys were fans of the Trans-Si- and not Mannheim Steamroller, another
8 music. It’s grown and grown. We’ve do- berian Orchestra and even saw them on popular Christmas band.
nated over $100,000 and it’s been quite a the first night they performed live. As
Featuring the Stars of Les Misérables journey: three albums later and national TSO became more successful, Kelly felt “We’re a rock show that falls in the
tours. It all started as serendipity.” that something was lost. middle,” he said.
JAN
The result is the Wizards of Winter, “It became less about the music than As for the charity work that started
9 which comes to Stuart’s Lyric Theatre about the production,” he said. “A lot of it all, the band still contributes to a va-
Nov. 16. The self-taught musicians be- fans love the production. Those of us riety of causes including the Wounded
JAN gan playing in the New York-New Jersey from the early days are more about the Warrior Project, Habitat for Humanity
area in the late 1970s and early 1980s, style at the inception.” and research for a cure for a rare form of
14 eventually opening for Cyndi Lauper blindness called choroideremia by giv-
and Twisted Sister. The Wizards of Winter became their ing to “Angels for Mark.”
way to do a Christmas show their way.
“We played with Twisted Sister all the They use all original material, with Kelly “There’s a cure in the making,” he said.
time,” Kelly said. “Back stage they were as the primary composer. They released “They may be able to cure it through ge-
normal, and on stage it was a different a Christmas rock opera, “The Christmas netic research.”
persona. It cracked me up. The drink- Dream,” and began touring. Some of the
ing age was lower and there was a club TSO members heard about them, and By giving back, the Wizards of Winter
scene. A lot of us formed bands and when several left, they began touring have found the true meaning of Christ-
could play six or seven nights a week. with the Wizards. mas.
We played cover tunes in several bands.
The clubs held 2,000 people. It was a “Seven different former members The Wizards of Winter come to the Lyr-
way to help pay for college and it was a have toured with us,” Kelly said. “We ic Theatre, 59 SW Flagler Ave, Stuart, Nov.
have two now, including drummer John 16 at 7 p.m. Call 772-286-7827 or visit
O’Reilly.” www.lyrictheatre.com. 

JAN

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AIR ‘FARCE’ TAKES FLIGHT NOW OPEN!!
IN BARN’S ‘BOEING, BOEING’
•(CC•u•aPr•bDtisDeciedrikelniin-AveUgve-apIrilnyable)
BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Staff Writer All goes well until they all come back at the
[email protected] same time and the fun begins. It’s a really

There hasn’t been much to laugh at con- good piece with a little sexual innuendo but

cerning the name Boeing in recent months, nothing X-rated. People will laugh.”

but Stuart’s Barn Theatre will bring dou- For Mazzella, this is about more than the ITALIAN RISTORANTE

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Camoletti, was listed in 1991 in the “Guin- tes, and they have decided to dedicate each

ness Book of Records” as the most per- show going forward to a program that ben-

formed French play throughout the world. efits someone they know who has a particu-

It was translated into English in 1962 and lar challenge. They will be dedicating “Boe-

was made into a film with Tony Curtis and ing, Boeing” to Friends in Pink, which helps

Jerry Lewis. those with breast cancer. Mazzella is a two-

The show takes place in the 1960s and time breast cancer survivor and the cause is

Bernard, an architect, owns his own bach- near to my heart as I approach 20 years as

elor pad in Paris. He is engaged to three air a survivor. The Barn will share the proceeds

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for him to remember. Bernard’s life begins

to implode when an unexpected schedule The Barn Theatre, 2400 SE Ocean Blvd., 772-281-2658

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forgets what lies he has told to whom and a www.barn-theatre.com. 

disapproving housekeeper named Berthe,

and comedy and confusion ensue.

Jeanette Mazzella is directing the pro- COMING UP ly tale via “illusion and special effects.” from acclaimed Israeli choreographer
duction, which features Jimmy King as The Maltz promises your blood-cur- Hofesh Shechter, based on the original
dling screams will be those of laughter. staging by Jerome Robbins.” Through
Bernard, Bryan Childe as Robert, Wendi CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1 There is a little “mild sexual content,” a strong cast and “lavish orchestra,”
so this one’s best for 14 and older. Cur- the eternal story of fathers and daugh-
Nicholson as Gabriella, Dana Anderwald as tain: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m. ters, husbands and wives, and “the
and 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Tickets: $62 timeless traditions that define faith
Gloria, Kelly Wright as Gretchen and Bar- tefan and Bobby McFerrin. I’m already to $90. 561-575-2223. and family” will be told again. Look
forward to hearing some of the most
bara Sykes as Berthe. The director spoke exhausted. This will be one seriously 3 Kravis on Broadway: New York memorable songs in musical theatre:
Magazine calls this new produc- “Tradition,” “If I Were a Rich Man,”
recently about why we need this play now. exciting evening. Time: 7 p.m. Tickets: tion of the 10 Tony-winning Broadway “Sunrise, Sunset,” “Matchmaker” and
musical masterwork “Fiddler on the “To Life.” Beyond the Stage: At 6:45
“This is fun,” she said. “We need to make $47. 772-286-7827. Roof,” opening at the Kravis’ Dreyfoos p.m., you’re invited to a free talk by
Concert Hall this Tuesday, Nov. 12, “an former Balanchine dancer and dance
people laugh. It’s about love and laughing entirely fresh, funny and gorgeous new photographer Steven Caras at 6:45 pm.
production. A reason for celebration!” Curtain: Tuesday, 8 p.m.; Wednesday,
at it. I wanted to do it because it’s comedy 2 Shakespeare it’s not. Hilarious This immensely exciting work, says the 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Thursday, 8 p.m.;
and farce is the ultimate comedy. We need it is. Ending its run at the Jupi- Kravis promo, “brings a fresh and au- Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m. and
thentic vision” to the beloved musical, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Tickets: $39 to
to laugh and poke fun in today’s world.” ter Maltz this weekend, Nov. 8- 10, it’s “with stunning movement and dance $91. 561-832-7469. 

Mazzella said that the fast pace of this “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors.” Gor-

show is a new experience for her. don Greenberg and Steven Rosen’s

“I’ve never done a fast-moving farce,” she “lightning fast, laugh-out-loud com-

said. “People come in and out. I’ve brought edy” combines the epic horror tale of

together an outstanding group of skilled, the bloody count with a dash of Mel

passionate and incredibly funny (per- Brooks and Monty Python. The cast of

formers). I’ve got them all in accents. Bry- five “world-class actors,” says the show

an Childe (who has directed many shows) promo, transforms into literally dozens

wanted to go back on stage and he’s incred- of kooky characters, telling their ghast-

ibly funny as Bernard’s nerdy friend Robert.

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Buzz thrill! Sounds of the ’60s scintillate in ‘Beehive’

BY PAM HARBAUGH | Correspondent Tavia Rivee, society. The song is effective enough,
Karissa Harris though, without the schmaltzy projec-
Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach is and Caitlyn tions of Abraham Lincoln, Martin Lu-
serving up a sweet little bonbon to a Caughell. ther King Jr. and John F. Kennedy.
designated demographic with its sea-
son opener, “Beehive – The 60s Musi- Bailey Purvis. Quickly following are songs high-
cal.” lighting substantial societal chang-
es for women, such as: “The Pill,’”
The show, created by Larry Galla- approved in 1960 for birth control;
gher, is a musical revue of songs from “Women’s Lib” stirring into the Amer-
the 1960s made popular by girl groups ican lexicon; and in 1965, when Helen
such as the Supremes and the Shire- Gurly Brown took over editorship of
lles, and iconic female voices like Tina Cosmopolitan, turning the previously
Turner, Aretha Franklin and Janis Jop- male-led magazine into one extolling
lin. female sexuality and political empow-
erment.
While the title of the show is a mis-
nomer – it is not a musical, but really Also changing with society was the
a musical revue, meaning only songs collective female musical voice, one
and no real story or character devel- filled with individuality.
opment such as you would find in the
book of a proper musical – “Beehive” Karissa Harris steals the show with
does have an emotional component. her great big, full-bodied tribute to
Tina Turner. She’s got the voice, the
And that component is fun. powerful attitude and the physical
Just go and get used to the fact that projection of the great singer. You’ll
people all around you will be singing go crazy for her sexy “River Deep” and
along to such songs as “It’s My Party” “Proud Mary.”
and “The Name Game.”
Even before the first note is sung, After the energy Harris unleashes
the audience gets into the act with as Tina Turner, Aveena Sawyer comes
an early ’60s heartbeat – the two-one on stage with some more sedate and
clapping that leads into the song “My beautifully sung Aretha Franklin songs,
Boyfriend’s Back,” sung by Kathryn “Chain of Fools,” “Never Loved a Man”
Brunner, who was Elle in last season’s and “Natural Woman.”
“Legally Blonde.”
Actually, you’ll see the six talented Finally, it is Bailey Purvis who brings
singers venture into the audience for out the gusto as Janis Joplin. Although
a little participation a couple of times. her portrayal shows Janis to be surpris-
And the costumes! Oh my. Kurt Alg- ingly sober and energetic rather than
er goes over the top with a wonderful the singer’s more vulnerable, frayed
array of pedal pushers, chiffon, go-go singing style, she also brings down the
boots, mini-skirts and more. The wigs house with her big numbers “Some-
are also spot-on. body to Love,” “Cry Baby” and “Me and
Just don’t leave at intermission, be- Bobby McGee.”
cause it is the second act when the
bubble gum pops and the performers Other standout performances in-
dive headlong into some great rock ’n’ clude Caitlyn Caughell, who takes on
roll, all met by thunderous applause. the role of Connie Francis in an excel-
While the first act leaves you want- lent “Where the Boys Are.” She is stun-
ing more of Tavia Riveé, who delivers ning in a divine early ’60s-inspired teal
an impeccable Diana Ross in “Where off-the-shoulder satin dress.
Did Our Love Go” and “Come See
About Me,” it’s not until the second act The six on-stage musicians, led by
that the singers really strut their talent- music director and keyboardist Ann
ed stuff with terrific tributes to iconic Shuttlesworth, form a solid back drop
voices of the late 1960s. to the singers. Manny Moreira on lead
The second act also shows the de- guitar is terrific. You get the feeling,
cade’s arc, beginning with the death though, that he wants to let loose even
of American innocence – or, perhaps more.
more correctly, American naiveté.
It begins with the tear-jerking “Abra- Director/choreographer Richard Staf-
ham, Martin and John,” the 1968 song ford keeps the fun quotient high, while
written by Dick Hollar that laments at the same time honoring the important
the assassinations of those national changes for women during the 1960s. It’s
leaders seeking to do good and asks a cute show with some very good stand-
the question “Anybody here, seen my out moments, giving you plenty of rea-
old friend …?” It signals the decade’s son to sing along or at least tap that foot.
watershed moment, which unleashed
resounding change onto American PHOTOS: ANGEL UDELHOVEN “Beehive – The 60s Musical” runs
through Nov. 17 at Riverside Theatre,
3250 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach.
Tickets start at $35. Call 772-231-6990
or visit RiversideTheatre.com. 

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YULE HAVE A BALL WITH ‘CHRISTMAS BELLES’

BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Staff Writer Brandi Rivera, Sarah Klein, Jennifer Schweichler and Angela Knittel get trelle sisters. It’s part of a trilogy and hijinks ensue. One
[email protected] sister reveals a family secret. It ends in a feel-good show
ready for the hijinks in “Christmas Belles.” PHOTO COURTESY OF KEITH RUSSO about the importance of family and holidays and how
What the world needs now is comedy, sweet comedy. families are always there for each other.”
As the news seem to get more and more depressing, a mas Belles,’” he said. “I was looking to direct and we all
good comedy, one with belly-laughs, sounds like just got together and spoke and agreed it was the right place He really didn’t give much away, dear reader, so it’s a
what the doctor ordered, or would if you could get an and the right time. It’s going really, really well and ev- good thing you have a bit of a cheat sheet above from
appointment at this time of year. eryone’s excited. I have veteran actors from the area and me. Still, you’ll have come on down to find out what
newbies. It’s a really funny family show.” happens.
The Treasure Coast Theatre in Port St. Lucie, which is
now official no longer new, has a great comedy to fit the The cast includes Angela Knittel, Brandi Rivera, Jenni- Russo has already signed on the direct Neil Simon’s
bill, “Christmas Belles,” which is billed as “The Southern fer Schweichler, Wendy Cozine, Martin Fitzpatrick, Sar- “Broadway Bound” in the upcoming season, now that
Fried Yuletide Comedy.” It will run from Nov. 8-24 and ah Klein, Dawn Achin, William Blum, Joel Stern, Austin he’s had a taste of directing. He’ll also continue to act.
was written by the powerhouse team of Hope, Jones and Parriott and Trina Ford.
Wooten. This is the second in a trilogy; the first play is “This is a good balance,” he said. “I do a show, direct
“Dearly Beloved” and the last “Southern Hospitality.” Russo doesn’t want to give too much away about the a show. I juggle it with family life because I have a 2, al-
plot, but he will give hints. most 3-year old.”
“Christmas Belles” takes place in Fayro, Texas, and
the three Futrelle sisters – Frankie, Twinkie and Hon- “In the days leading to Christmas Eve, they’re putting Russo lived in Los Angles for nearly 20 years and did
ey Raye – are in less than festive moods for a variety of on a Christmas program,” he said. “It focuses on the Fu- improv and got his Screen Actors Guild eligibility. Then
reasons. Honey Raye is trying to put on the Tabernacle he got married, became a father and moved to Florida 18
of the Lambs Christmas program, but things are going months ago to work as an aviation recruiter, his day job.
badly, from the revenge of Miss Geneva, director of the He still loves to act. The only difference is that now he
previous 27 productions, to Santa Claus’ kidney stone doesn’t get paid for it and he’s doing it for love.
and an outbreak of food poisoning. There’s also a long-
held Futrelle secret that is no longer a secret when one Still, we wouldn’t want to end on a down note. He’s hav-
of the sisters lets it out. Will the program go on? Will the ing a great time and hopes the community will come out
Futrelle sisters stop feuding in time for Christmas? Will for the show to get the holiday season going. If you have
Santa pass that stone? guests coming in November, this is the perfect entertain-
ment, and if you don’t, come and have a good laugh.
Keith Russo is making his directorial debut after many
years as a performer. The Treasure Coast Theatre, 10175 S. U.S. 1. Port St.
Lucie, presents “Christmas Belles” Nov. 8-24. Performanc-
“I was speaking to Dawn (Achin, co-founder of the es are Friday-Sunday. Call 772-418-2439 or visit www.
theater) and they were looking for a director for ‘Christ- treasurecoastthreatre.com. 

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FOR JAKE’S SAKE, BUFFETT HEADLINES BIG-BUCKS BENEFIT

A little bit country … a little bit beachy … a

whole lot of love. Nearly 1,000 Jake Owen fans

enjoyed the close camaraderie of musicians and

friends at the ninth annual Jake Owen Founda-

tion Benefit Concert in Vero Beach.

Owen brought along some of his famed mu-

sician friends – including special guest Jimmy

Buffett – to share the spotlight and raise money

for his charities, including St. Jude’s Children’s

Hospital and local organizations in his home-

town of Vero Beach.

Performers Chase Rice, Matt Stell and Larry

Fleet opened the show, relating stories about

Owen, their careers and the excitement of meeting

Jimmy Buffett backstage. The crowd erupted with

cheers and applause as the legendary Buffett took

the stage with his bandmate Mac McAnally.

“I am honored to be here in Vero Beach, helping

raise money for Jake’s charity and to share the stage

with these amazing songwriters and musicians,”

said Buffett. “And seeing a young country superstar

give back to his hometown is gratifying.”

Owen channeled the crowd’s enthusiasm

after Buffett’s stirring performance into raising

some serious cash for charity with a heated live

auction. Nearly $300,000 was raised through the

auction, including a whopping $70,000 bid to

enjoy a golf outing with Owen and professional

golfer Brook Koepka. A weekend in Nashville, Jake Owen and
Jimmy Buffett.
with Owen as a personal tour guide, brought an
PHOTO: KAILA JONES
astonishing $65,000. 
­– KERRY FIRTH

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Guard’s youth training program catches Harrell’s attention

BY PATRICK McCALLISTER | Correspondent CITY’S VETERANS DAY SERVICE SET FOR 11 SHARP

The old joke about calling in the Nation- BY PATRICK McCALLISTER | Correspondent Detachment 666 Marine Corps
al Guard to help with challenging children
turns out to be a real thing and state Sen. The City of Port St. Lucie and League will perform the rifle sa-
Gayle Harrell wants St. Lucie youths to get in United Veterans of Port St. Lucie
on the Florida Youth ChalleNGe. will have the annual Veterans Day lute, followed by Brook Miscoski
Service following a 100-year tradi-
“We are going to do some research on tion. sounding taps.
this,” Harrell said in an interview. “We’re go-
ing to get together with the National Guard “We start at 11 (a.m.) on the There’s a difference between
and (Maj. Gen. James Eifert’s) staff and see 11th day of the 11th month,” said
what the options are to do the same thing (in Hall Ripperger, president of Unit- Memorial Day, which is in May,
South Florida).” ed Veterans.
and Veterans Day. Memorial Day
On Tuesday, Oct. 22, Eifert, the adjutant That’s Monday, Nov. 11. Oth-
general of the Florida National Guard, spoke er area Veterans Day events have is to recognize those who lost their
to state senators at a meeting of the Com- been scheduled for the Saturday
mittee on Military and Veteran Affairs and before, Nov. 9. United Veterans lives while serving in uniform. Vet-
Space. Committees are meeting ahead of the is an umbrella group made up of
2020 legislative session. Harrell, who rep- area veterans service organiza- erans Day is to honor the service
resents St. Lucie, is on the committee. tions, such as the Disabled Veter-
ans of America. Ripperger is the of parents, adult children, neigh-
The general told senators about 581 of the immediate past commander of
about 11,500 Florida Guard members now the DAV Post 113. He served in Eu- bors, friends, co-workers and all
serving on five continents in 11 operation rope with the real possibility nuclear war
designations including Operation Enduring could happen any day. “I was Army, ’58 to others who donned the uniforms.
Freedom – Horn of Africa; Operation Free- ’62,” Ripperger said.
dom Sentinel, Afghanistan; and Operation Veterans Day services are tra-
Inherent Resolve, which is the operational That’s counted as “peacetime.” Howev-
name for military intervention against the er, earlier this year Congress passed and ditionally held on the 11th day of
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. on July 30 President Donald Trump signed
a bill that opened American Legion mem- the 11th month at the 11th hour
Harrell and other senators were visibly bership to about 352,000 Florida veterans
riveted to the general’s presentation. But, to- along with about 5 million more through- for a historical reason. That’s
ward the end of his talk, Eifert spoke about out the nation. Congress chartered the Le-
an unexpected operation – the one to help gion as a “wartime” veterans organization when Germans and Allied nations
Florida youths. That’s the Florida Youth Chal- shorty after World War I, so membership
leNGe Academy at Camp Blanding in Starke. was limited to those who’d served during signed the 11 November Armi-
recognize wartime military actions, such PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CITY OF PORT ST. LUCIE stice that started the end of the
“We put on a 17-, almost 18-month course as the Korean War.
for 300 at-risk youth every year,” he said. seven decades in which service members Great War – what we now call World War
The Let Everyone Get Involved in
Harrell visibly perked up and leaned for- Opportunities for National Service (LE- died. I – in 1918. While the armistice ended the
ward as the general talked about an almost GIONS) Act recognized that all who have
six-month residential program during which served since Dec. 7, 1941, the day the Jap- The keynote speaker at the local Veter- largescale shooting, the war wouldn’t end
the 16- to 18-year-old program participants anese attacked Pearl Harbor, have been
experience military-style training program in constant threat of enemy fire. “(1958 to ans Day service will be Anthony DePaul Jr. with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles
to instill self-discipline and teamwork. 1962) was when the Russians were staring
at us,” Ripperger said. “We had 15 minutes “He is a retired commander, U.S. Navy,” for another seven months.
“At the end of that six months in resi- to do what we had to do. It plays with your
dence, they go through a one-year mento- mind.” Ripperger said. “There’s two pages of what Nevertheless, the world came to estab-
ring program where we continue to provide
mentors to allow these young men and The LEGIONS Act specifically mentions he did.” lish Nov. 11 as Armistice Day, Remem-
women the opportunity to improve their lot 12 largely forgotten military engagements
in life.” Eifert said. The Camp Blanding facil- outside recognized wartime over the last Ripperger said DePaul served from 1959 brance Day and, in the United States, Vet-
ity is also a state-certified adult high school
GED program run by Clay County District to 1984. He received the Bronze Star with erans Day. Armistice Day remembrances
Schools. It also has four high school voca-
tional programs. Combat Distinguished Device. Recipients started in the U.S. in 1919. President Wood-

In the interview after the meeting, Harrell are those who have distinguished them- row Wilson wrote a public message urging
said she was startled that she’d never heard of
the National Guard Bureau program before. selves with heroic, meritorious service Americans to recognize Great War veterans
When she served as a state representative,
she was on the House Judiciary Committee. while engaged in military actions that in- “with appropriate ceremonies” on Nov.

“I was chairman of (the Criminal Justice volved combat. 11. That would continue until shortly af-
Subcommittee) one year,” she said. There
she got a good look at the causes of repeated “He served as an advisor to the Viet- ter World War II, when many called for ex-
run-ins with the law and the need for youth
programs to intervene early to reduce the namese Navy,” Ripperger said. “He’s done panding the remembrance to all veterans,
odds of people starting the criminal-justice
spiral. That lesson was reinforced by her a lot. He’s been there.” so it was renamed to “Veterans Day.”
work on the Health & Human Services Com-
mittee. “Also, I was chairman of Children, The Port St. Lucie Community Band un- About 42,000 Floridians went overseas
Families & Seniors (Subcommittee) in the
House,” Harrell said. der the direction of John Southall will per- to fight in Europe in World War I. Almost

form patriotic favorites and an armed forc- 1,100 Floridians died in combat during

es medley. Rev. Charles “Chuck” Salomon World War I, according to the Florida De-

will deliver the invocation. Shirley Marker, partment of Military Affairs. Another 48

Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil Floridians remain missing in action. St.

War, will sing the national anthem. Lucie County lost 20 young men in the war.

Port St. Lucie Mayor Greg Oravec will

do the welcoming talk and Dianne Shulz, The service will be at Veterans Memori-

Daughters of the American Revolution, al Park, 2100 SE Veterans Memorial Park-

will deliver the benediction. The Jack Ivy way. 

The National Guard program is open to all leNGe started in 2001 and has graduated legislative session working with Sen. Jason
16- to 18-year-olds who are legal residents about 4,900. Eifert told the senate committee Pizzo, who represents part of Miami-Dade
of the United States and Florida. The youths that about 90 percent of youths who start the County and is also on the military and veter-
must volunteer. Youth ChalleNGe is not a ju- program, called “cadets,” finish successfully. ans affairs committee, to look for possible lo-
dicial diversion program. It is not the prover- The general said almost all the participants cations for a South Florida Youth ChalleNGe
bial military school parents can enroll their come from two counties, Duval and Clay in residential site. “I believe there’s a large (mil-
unwilling wayward children in, either. The the state’s northeastern corner. That’s most- itary) facility in Homestead,” she said in the
volunteers must be at risk of dropping out of ly a matter of proximity. Blanding is in Clay interview after the meeting.
high school, or be counted as credit deficient County, and the Florida Air National Guard’s
for timely graduation. They must test neg- 125th Fighter Wing is stationed at Jackson- While Harrell works to get a second Youth
ative for drug use. Additionally, volunteers ville International Airport in Duval. ChalleNGe residential program closer to St.
cannot have felony convictions, or be facing Lucie, she hopes to make local schools famil-
criminal proceedings. “We’ve looked at the possibility of expand- iar with the Camp Blanding program.
ing Florida Youth ChalleNGe to South Flori-
The Florida program is part of a national da as well,” Eifert said. Graduation from the Youth ChalleNGe
one that’s in 39 states. The state’s Youth Chal- program doesn’t place cadets in the military,
Harrell said she’s going to spend the 2020 or ensure their ability to join. 

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Atwitter for critters? Don’t miss Saturday’s ‘Bonfire and Hayride’

BY PATRICK McCALLISTER | Correspondent The city bonfire and hayride on Saturday will also feature live music, bounce houses, horseback riding, face painting and a petting zoo. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CITY OF PORT ST. LUCIE

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The biannual, city-sponsored event is this
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“We have free horseback riding,” Larry
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And that’s not going around in circles. It’s
honest-to-goodness slow gait, guided trail
riding with horses for the whole family.

“Adults and kids,” Lankow said. “We have
ponies for the kids.”

That’s just the start of critter fun.
“We have a petting zoo,” Lankow said.
“They usually have goats, rabbits, ducks,
chickens. Sometimes they bring a llama.
They’ve got a whole bunch of little animals.”
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them with tractors,” Lankow said. ized boats are prohibited, as are all-terrain
vehicles and off-road motorcycles. It’s open
That bonfire – is it big? “Oh, yeah,” said daily from 7 a.m. to sunset.
Lankow. “We ring out two truckloads of fire-
wood.” A couple years ago the city added 13 prim-
itive campsites and six primitive RV sites.
Lankow said he expects 1,500 to 2,000 at- The sites have fire rings, grills, picnic tables
tendees. McCarty is natural terrain, so peo- and lantern hooks. Visitors can stay up to two
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Bonz feels spirit of St. Lucie at Halloween parade

Hi Dog Buddies!

First off: a Great Big Paws Up Woof-Out to Slippers the ‘UPS Driver.’ Karen Cohen and Cricket, aka Wonder Woman. Slippers with her owner Jane Cizynski.
my pals who stepped in and did the column
while I was off. You’re the Bone-Diggity! live up to (King of Beast an all) but I like it.” “Anyway, there are three judges, an only PHOTOS: LINDA KLOORFAIN
“So, what’s the drill?” There was a nice one winner, who gets a nice big goodie bag
I missed a couple of pooch-centric with all kindsa stuff us dogs like.” They laughed. “OK, now guess who I
events, but got back in time for the St. Lucie clubhouse-y building, a winding sidewalk, am,” said the froot-hat.
West Dog Halloween Parade. It was Super handy trees an grass an houses all around. While we were yappin,’ more costumed
Fun! pooches began to arrive, on leashes with “Woof. I dunno. A bowl of froot salad?”
“We’re pretty casual here. An everybody their humans in tow. They were a colorful, “No, silly. I’m CAR-munn Muh-RAND-uh.
As usual, I came disguised as a Suave, knows everybody, pooches an humans. enthusiastic bunch, an the Yap Level kept She was a human dancer an singer in the
Keen-Eyed News Hound. My contact was There’s more grrrl pooches than guys, which rising. I couldn’t help notice they were all MOO-vees a long time ago.”
a dog with a Totally Cool Kibbles name: is totally fine by me. An the grrrls ’specially liddle, an I wondered if there was a Size “Well, you both look pawsome!”
Simba Nevola! Simba turned out to be a tidy, like this event cuz they get to dress up. Us Limit in their neighborhood. Even though I approached a Pomeranian dressed
medium-sized mix – looked mostly houndy, guys, well, we do it mostly cuz we love our Simba wasn’t all THAT big, he pretty much like a UPS delivery human holdin’ a brown
short tan coat, easy-goin’ kinda poocheroo, Moms an Dads.” He smiled. towered over the others. Except me, of package in front, yappin’ with Superman – a
but, when we arrived a liddle early, we were course. I felt Very Tall. dashchund in the red, yellow an blue outfit
greeted by an “alligator” onna leash. “I hear ya,” I agreed. with a big, curly black wig, which amazingly,
“Yoo-hoo, Lexie! Over Heere!” a fluffy was mostly stayin’ put.
“Um,” I said. I knew he wasn’t an ack- white Bishon called to a fren, who was “Hi, Mr. Bonzo, said Superman. I’m Opie
shull alligator, but still. Then the alligator wearin’ froot on her head and a ruffly, Penaranda, and this is Slippers Cizynski.
trotted up for the wag-an-sniff and said, all crayon-box colored outfit. I joined them, an She’s tryin’ to figure out who she’s s’pose to
cheerful, “YOU must be BON-zo. SO glad innerduced myself. The Bishon was wearing deliver her package to.”
you could make it! We’re expectin’ lots more a flouncy yellow skirt with black polka dots “Are YOU expecting a package,” Slippers
pooches, of course. I’m Simba. This is my an liddle yellow wings. asked me.
Mom, Janice.” “Er, nope. Not that I know of.”
“My name’s Dixie Mae Smith, and this “Oh, dear. Well, I”ll keep lookin,’” she
“A pleasure,” I said. “Nice costume. An I (she nudged the froot-hat) is my BFF Lexie said, trotting off.
love your name.” Palmer. So, whaddya think, Mr. Bonzo? Can “I’m not sure she’s gets the concept of a
you guess what we are?” costume,” Opie opined.
“Thanks! Sometimes it’s a challenge to A trio of grrrls called, “Mr. BON-zooo!
Dixie Mae’s was easy. “YOU are a bum- Over HERE!”
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good!” I exclaimed. FRONT AND ‘CENTRAL’ PHOTOS: LINDA KLOORFAIN
A perky Maltese/Bishon mix rocked a
The Fort Pierce Central High School Cobras gave it their all Crossword Page B14 (SEEING STARS 1)
purple fairy outfit, very femi-nun; a choco- in a Region 3-7A volleyball semifinal against visiting Palm
late Cocker Spaniel had transformed into a Beach Gardens last Tuesday, but dropped a tough five-set
magical unicorn; and a Yorkie was chan- decision. Clockwise from above: Fort Pierce’s Autumn Raul-
nelin’ a Ladybug inna red tulle number with erson and Cassidy Lee play the net; Brianna Jackson hits a
black polka dots and liddle wings, remind- return; and Presley Murray rises high for a return. 
ing me of Dixie Mae’s Bumblebeeshon.
Solutions from Games Pages ACROSS DOWN
The purple fairy said, “Are you writin’ in November 1, 2019 Edition 1 SANE 1 ALAS
about us? That’s SO Cool Kibbles! I’m Poppy 4 TALL 3 EMPLOY
Palmer, Lexie’s SIS-ter. The Lady Bug is 8 BUNS 4 TENDER
Meadow Moorehouse; an the unicorn is 9 HAPPINESS 5 LESSER
Emma Harty. Isn’t this SO FUN?” 11 SENSED 6 OUTSKIRTS
13 FOREVER 7 USED
“Totally,” I said. It WAS fun! A total Yapfest. 15 PLAYER 10 SERIOUS
Just then, the UPS delivery dog hurried 16 RISING 12 SPED
up. “Are any of you expecting a package? I 18 DECEIT 13 FASCINATE
don’t know who to deliver it to.” 20 SULTRY 14 RETINUE
Nobody was, an off she went. 22 NEMESIS 17 GUYS
I trotted over to a Yorkie wearin’ a red, 23 CONCUR 19 TERROR
white an blue plaid suit. 25 ERSTWHILE 20 SENTRY
“Hello. I’m Bonzo. Cool costume. What 26 NUTS 21 LIGHTS
is it?” 27 ORGY 23 CANE
“Seriously?” said the liddle pooch. 28 SHED 24 CLUE
“EVERYbody knows ‘Young Sheldon.’ It’s a
TV show. We ALL watch it. It’s real funny.
Sheldon’s a smart, nerdy liddle human. An
he wears, obviously, plaid. I’m Rocky Moore-
house, by the way.”
“Thanks for gettin’ me up to speed,
Rocky,” I told him. “An, by the way, you look
totally spiffy.”
I was walkin’ up to a ShihTzu inna or-
ange-an-black witch costume with “Wicked
Cute” written on it, just as Slippers, the
UPS pooch, was walkin’ away, lookin a bit
puzzled.
“You’re a good witch, I presume,” I
quipped.
“Of course! I’m Mia Anderson. It’s a
pleasure to meet you, Mr. Bonzo. You’re not
expecting a package, by chance?”
“Nope. Maybe somebody should tell Slip-
pers it’s probly just part of her costume.”
“Good idea. I’ll do it,” Mia offered but,
just as she was about to look for Slippers,
Simba’s Mom announced they had a winner.
Everybody gathered around for the Big
Reveal.
“An the winner IS … Slippers Cizynski as
the UPS delivery human!”
There were yaps of approval as Slippers
came forward to receive her goodie bag.
Mia leaned close an whispered in Slipper’s
ear. Slippers burst into a smile, an Mia an I
exchanged a High Paw.
Heading home, I was thinkin’ about all
my new frens. An about determined, consci-
entious liddle Slippers. If she ever wanted an
ackshull job, she’d be a terrific UPS Delivery
Dog, FOR SURE!

Till next time,

The Bonz

DON’T BE SHY!
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9 Ordinary (5) 3 Kayak-like boat (5)
10 Art of folding paper (7) 5 Friendly (7)
11 Examine (7) 6 Military camouflage colour (5)
12 Succinct (5) 7 Back-up (13)
13 Bike for two (6) 8 Course (5)
15 Written communication (6) 14 Approve (7)
18 Belief (5) 16 Petty (7)
20 Data storage (7) 17 Incorrect (5)
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24 Polishing cloth (6)
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and a ___ 60 Indivisible minimum: abbr.
1 Cliff’s relatives 61 Piano-playin’ prez SEEING STARS 2 By Merl Reagle
7 Racetrack novelist 97 Like 60 Minutes, 63 Thing, in law
14 Happen for ex. 66 “___ on the aisle”
19 Blue Book action 67 Backside
20 Tangy drinks 98 Where to see stars 69 African spear (anagram of
22 Jerk 101 You do it to wear it
23 Where to see stars 102 1986 book about a famous A. AGASSI)
25 Great fear 70 France of France
26 Guitarist’s replacement conference, Decision ___ 72 Here, in France
27 G.I. IDs 104 Ex-Detroit Piston Bob 76 March through mud
29 Piano-playin’ prez 106 Some tests 77 Verboten
32 Where to see stars 109 Where to see stars 79 “Do as ___!”
35 She was Cagney 115 Literature Nobelist Walcott 80 Put through the machine
116 Go through the emotions?
on TV 117 Queen of mysteries again
38 Repeat 118 Part of EGBDF? 81 Nemo’s pet seal in
40 Wagons-___ (sleeping 119 Loathe
120 Stumble Disney’s 20,000 Leagues
cars, in Europe) Under
41 Beau, to Jeff DOWN the Sea
43 Dr. J was one 1 International Falls 83 Where to see stars
44 Worker, disparagingly 85 Oscar film of 1958
46 Fly high comment 86 Dracula portrayer Frank
47 Australian avian 2 Singer David ___ Roth 89 Hurricane intensity,
48 Where to see stars 3 Navy abbr. perhaps
51 Excessive sentimentality 4 Thomas Waller 90 Focuses (on) obsessively
52 Andropov and others 5 Forks and such 93 Person with a shoe, in Vegas
54 Sonny and Cher’s 1960s 6 Popular pointillist 94 ___ idea (caught on)
7 Steak cut 95 Scavenger hunt verb
record label 8 Best replacement? 96 Children’s org. that’s
55 Disgorge, as a DVD 9 No. on a bill active on Halloween
56 Works thru an agcy. 10 Not pos. 98 Run together, as dyes
58 Hershey chocolate 11 Having a tail 99 Photo shine
59 Modern opening 12 Language quirks 100 Peep show
60 Trainer’s restrainer 13 Papyrus source 103 Smaller, as
61 Hoarfrost 14 Where to see stars some dicts.
62 Not kosher 15 Tummy tightener, once 105 Small brook
64 “___ bodkins!” 16 Walk-on signal 106 Praising poem
65 Where to see a star 17 ___ Today 107 Gun (the engine)
68 Flying watchdog: abbr. 18 Checker choice 108 “Chances ___”
71 Fab rival 21 Chesspieces with board 110 Slangy mouth
73 Depressed 24 Tee off 111 Calendar abbr.
74 Layers 28 Taj Mahal city 112 Certain earnings
75 543-21-9876, e.g. 29 Prefix meaning “Spain” 113 Wrath
76 In separate bursts, 30 Artificially formal 114 Exotic dancer,
31 Where to see a Lili St. ___
in music: abbr.
78 “... farm, ___” star, once
80 Antony was one 33 Scoff at
81 She, in Italian 34 Video alternative
82 Old language 36 Where to see a star
84 Show with changing 37 Qualifying rounds
39 Gambling mecca
hosts: abbr. 41 Sexy cartoon star
85 Where to see stars 42 Actor Tamblyn
87 It’s at the center of 44 D.C. VIP
45 Loam
Japanese belt-tightening 46 On occasion
88 “___ first you don’t ...” 49 Child’s laughter
50 Partly open
90 Alarming events? 51 Opal, for one
91 Tlaxcala friend 53 That certain strum-thing
92 Robin Hood, for one 56 Spanish relative
94 Prefix meaning “billion”

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WHAT HAPPENS WITH NO UNBID MAJOR? 943

By Phillip Alder - Bridge Columnist 5

Hawkwind, an English rock band, in a song called “Sea King,” has this lyric: “Unbid to him K 10 9 7
comes a rune once taught.”
A Q 10 9 8
We have been looking at negative doubles that show length in an unbid major. But what
happens when there is no unbid major, as in today’s deal? WEST EAST
K Q 10 8 7
Now a negative double promises length in both minor suits. (If North had been stronger, he J43 A5
would have responded two clubs; but with insufficient power to bid immediately at the two- J5
level, he starts with a negative double.) South’s hand isn’t perfect with those three losing KJ6 10 2
spades, but it would be cautious to rebid less than four hearts.
86432
What should the result be after West leads the spade king?
7432
If only South could gain the lead, he could collect a lot of tricks. Now, though, the defenders
are in control. First, East must overtake the spade king with his ace. Then he leads back SOUTH
his second spade. West takes two more tricks in the suit, and East should discard a
discouraging diamond two. What happens next? J62

West should realize that his side has no more side-suit tricks available. The bidding and AKQ9876
East’s signal mark declarer with the diamond ace. Also, if South needs a club finesse to
work, it will. The defenders must try to gain a trump trick. AQ

West should lead a fourth spade. Then, if East is in midseason form, he will ruff with the 5
heart 10, which effects an uppercut. South will overruff, but then West gains a trump trick,
the defense’s fourth winner. Dealer: South; Vulnerable: Both

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CLUB HOPPING: WHICH ONE KEVIN’S
TO CHIP WITH ... AND WHEN KURES

As promised in last week’s column, we loft; and the less area,
wanted to talk to you today and give you the less loft. Again,
five “Kures” for selecting the best club some general recom-
when chipping. The first principle to un- mendations are for ev-
derstand is, generally you maximize your ery 3 yards of carry, you By Kevin Perkins
control by keeping the ball low, as op- should go up in loft by
posed to choosing a higher flight. That one club.
is why we have coined the phrase “mini-
mum airtime, maximum ground time.” 3. What kind of lie do you have? The
Again, a lower flighted chip will be easier more the ball is sitting up, the less loft you
to control because of its lower flight and need. The more the ball is sitting down in
lower backspin rate, which will lead to a grassier lie, the more loft you will need
more a predictable first bounce, and of to control the shot. Also, if you are on a
course, the quicker you can turn the shot tight lie (hardpan), you should take less
into a rolling one, just like a putt, it will be loft to give yourself more control.
easier to control.
4. What is the terrain and speed of
The range of clubs to use when chip- the green? The terrain could affect your
ping is a 5-iron through lob wedge. That is strategy on determining the best place to
a total of nine clubs, if you also have a gap land the ball. So you must consider this
wedge. You might be thinking, which one and choose the loft best suited for the sit-
of the nine do I use? Well, the following are uation. Some recommendations: uphill
the “Kures” and variables to consider and chips, take less loft; downhill chips, use
analyze to ensure proper club selection more loft. Speed of the green as well: fast-
when chipping: er greens may be better suited for slightly
higher loft; slower greens, less loft.
1. How much green do have to work
with? The more green you have, the less 5. The fifth and very important vari-
loft. The less green, more loft. Some gener- able on chipping club selection is your
al recommendations: for 25 feet of green, current tendency or how you are per-
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7-iron; 55-90 feet, 6-iron; and over 90 feet, ing your chips short, take less loft. If you
I would recommend a 5-iron. are running your chips beyond the flag-
stick, take more loft. Vary your club se-
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