02/21/2019 ISSUE 08

Congestion relief. P3 ‘Squall’ aboard! P12 THAT’S
WILD!
New I-95 interchange should Melbourne Beach gets amped up
help ease Viera’s traffic pain. for popular annual music fest.

Zoo roars into its 25th year. Page 8

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‘ENOUGH IS ENOUGH’: TEACHERS RISE UP IN PAY PROTEST At 3 schools,
a scare, but no
STORY BY JAN WESNER CHILDS CORRESPONDENT actual threat

From waitressing to home STORY BY JAN WESNER CHILDS CORRESPONDENT

health aide, these are the side The alleged social media
“threat” that caused beefed-
jobs many veteran Brevard up police presence at three
beachside schools last week,
public school teachers say they and prompted conflicting in-
formation to the community
work to make ends meet. from school officials and law
enforcement, was apparently
“I can’t make it on a teach- never a threat at all.

er’s salary,” Jim Finch, a digital The scare began on the eve-
ning of Feb. 12, just two days
arts teacher at West Shore Ju- before the first anniversary
of the Parkland school shoot-
nior/Senior High School, said ing. At 7:21 p.m., the Satel-
lite Beach Police Department
while protesting for teacher posted on its official Facebook
page that a “vague threat” had
raises at a recent School Board been made “that did not spe-
cifically identify any school in
meeting. our area,” and extra law en-
forcement would be present
Finch has been a teacher for at area schools the next day.

18 years, and at one point had CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

four jobs outside the classroom ‘6th Avenue Alligator’
is the talk of MelBeach
– including athletic coach and Sign-holding Brevard County teachers protest the impasse in contract talks at a Feb. 12 School Board meeting. PHOTO: RYAN CLAPPER
STORY BY JENNIFER TORRES CORRESPONDENT
digital artist.
Local excitement over re-
He was among some 100 teachers quarters on Judge Fran Jamieson Way The protest was organized by the Bre- ports of a 6-foot alligator loung-
ing around at the Sixth Avenue
gathered at the Brevard School Board’s in Viera, they waved signs at motorists vard Federation for Teachers, the union river access in Melbourne
Beach revealed that relative
Feb. 12 meeting, demanding a pay in- and chanted slogans like “Show us the that represents local educators. newcomers to the area may or
may not be conversant in how
crease. Dressed in red shirts and lining money, we’ve earned it” and “Red for The union and the district are current- best to cohabit their neighbor-
hoods with some of Florida’s
the sidewalk outside the board head- Ed.” They later packed the board room. CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
CONTINUED ON PAGE 6
Does Indialantic’s garage ordinance need a fresh look? NO. 1 IN OUR HEARTS

STORY BY JENNIFER TORRES CORRESPONDENT Family and friends honored drowning
victim Matt Robineau at a celebration
When Dave and Sandy Henninger of life vigil. See story, PAGE 4.
bought their Indialantic home 20
Dave Henninger in front of the carport at his Indialantic home. PHOTO: JULIAN LEEK years ago, they paid just $17,000 and
used it as a vacation home, keeping
a permanent home in Delray Beach.

But now that both are retired
they have a new plan. “We want to
be here more permanently, so we
decided to make it more spacious,”
Dave Henninger said.

Their 800-square-foot home on
8th Avenue in Indialantic is sur-
rounded by a mix of original, small
homes, and much larger, two-story,

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SCHOOL ‘THREAT’ “Threats to School Update: It has Shortly after the SBPD post, district parents,” Reed said. “BPS leaders at
been determined through investiga- and school officials sent out several that moment neither believed nor dis-
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tion the social media post that trig- messages via email, text and the BPS believed there was a threat or credible
gered rumors of threats to students mobile app that said the threat was risk of danger to students or staff.”
Principals from Satellite High and De- was false. The original post reported “unsubstantiated,” but offered no
Laura and Hoover middle schools sent to law enforcement did not make any other details. At least two beachside Reed said that school officials had
text messages to parents with similar threat, whatsoever. Rumor, specula- school principals sent text messages no choice but to send out messages
language about an hour later. tion and embellishment fueled this saying the threat came from an out- to parents before it was confirmed
incident and exaggerated the facts of-state Snapchat account. Principals whether the threat was credible or
Parents and students took to social which resulted in a belief someone from DeLaura and Hoover did not re- not. Because the information had
media looking for more information, was threatening a school.” turn phone calls seeking comment on spread so rapidly, BPS also sent out a
and some parents opted to keep their Friday. message district-wide on the morn-
children home from school the next SBPD put it more bluntly in a later ing of Feb. 13 to clarify that the situa-
day. reply to a comment on the same post: When asked on Friday about seem- tion only affected beachside schools,
“There was no school mentioned. ingly conflicting information, BPS and then later one stating that there
In the midst of it all, at 7:50 a.m. on There was no threat to a school. And spokesperson Matt Reed said district were no active threats to any Brevard
the morning of Feb. 13, the Satellite actually there was no threat at all.” officials were told by police and dis- schools.
Beach Police Department posted this trict security at around 8:15 p.m. on
on Facebook: Feb. 12 that they had received a tip “In today’s climate, it is common to
about a potential threat related to have to notify parents that police are
DeLaura Middle School and that the investigating a report of a threat, and
threat had possibly come from a stu- then to have to follow up with a mes-
dent at Hoover. sage stating that the reported threat
was not substantiated and there was
“We were told phone calls and so- never any credible risk of harm to stu-
cial media posts about it had already dents and staff on campus,” Reed said.
started among distressed beachside “That’s what happened here.” 

TWO-CAR GARAGE REQUIREMENT said. “I believe changing the code will
help maintain our small-town feel, pro-
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tect our infrastructure, and protect the
lagoon.”
newer homes, many selling for $500,000
or more. First, he said the requirement places
an unnecessary burden on those who
Henninger’s home was originally live in the older homes in Indialantic
built with a carport – and to increase and in turn encourages a change in the
his square-footage, he decided to en- small-town feel.
close it. But town code requires that any
change to his structure must include a “I believe the small older homes add
two-car garage in the plan. to the charm of our town and I would
like to see them stay whenever pos-
So, to add 160 square feet in living sible,” Kemp said. “If a resident wanted
space, he is now also including plans for to expand their living space it could cost
a 400-square-foot, two-car garage. He them tens of thousands of dollars, on
said it will cost him an additional “cou- top of the money being spent for the liv-
ple thousand” or so – but he’s OK with it. ing space expansion, to meet the two-
car garage requirement.”
“I respect the town and the leader-
ship here,” Henninger said. “We love He points to the fact that some of the
this area.” older homes have small lots that cannot
fit a two-car garage without getting spe-
Henninger’s neighbor learned about cial variance, which he said takes time,
the issue and realized the code might and may not be approved.
need an update, since many original
homes have a carport or a one-car ga- His other motivation involves im-
rage, and it can be costly for owners to proving the troubled Indian River La-
renovate their own homes within the goon. He believes that the larger surface
current requirements. of a two-car garage increases stormwa-
ter runoff into the lagoon.
And this neighbor just so happens
to be Indialantic Town Councilman Additionally, he said the need for
Simon Kemp, so he may be in a posi- two-car garages may become passé be-
tion to assist. He said that many houses cause of “remote jobs, ride sharing, and
built in the 1950s and ’60s were con- increased public transportation and
structed with either a one-car garage walkability.”
or a carport.
The issue was brought up last week
But all new houses are required to during a regular meeting of the Town
have a two-car garage. So, if a home was Council where Kemp asked members
built before the requirement went into to consider an ordinance amending ga-
place, and the homeowner chooses to rage requirements.
add onto their home to increase square
footage, they must either expand their “The other council members de-
current garage, if it is a one-car, or add a clined to make a decision on the issue
two-car garage. and instead decided to send the issue to
the zoning and planning committee,”
“There are several reasons I think the Kemp said. “I’m hoping that the zoning
rule no longer serves our community and planning will try to understand the
well and that consideration should go concerns I have raised.” 
into changing this requirement,” Kemp

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New I-95 interchange should ease Viera’s traffic pain

STORIES BY HENRY A. STEPHENS CORRESPONDENT will drive on the right side, as usual. But tation contractors began engineering tential of 18,900 homes
[email protected] the ramps will take him to the left side as work in 2015 with the goal of relieving or other dwellings, plus
he continues on a bridge over I-95. After congestion at two existing interchanges 2.9 million square feet of
Residents of Brevard County’s South the bridge, the ramp will take him back – to the south at Wickham Road and to retail space such as The
Beaches who may be frustrated by Vi- to the right side. the north at Fiske Boulevard. Those in- Shoppes of Viera, as well
era’s notorious traffic congestion when- terchanges are reaching their maximum as offices and light in-
ever they try to visit county offices can A driver heading east will follow a capacity. dustrial businesses. “The
look forward to an easier time in the late mirror image of the westbound driver. total development is
summer. County officials in the 1990s relo- anticipated to generate
That’s how someone can explore the cated their main County Commission approximately 265,400
That’s when the Florida Department interchange without going onto I-95, and School Board administrative offices daily trips, which exceed
of Transportation plans to let traffic Ottaviano said. When the full project from the longtime county seat of Titus- the available capacity of
from all sides onto an estimated $17 mil- opens, other lanes will lead to the inter- ville at the north end, to Viera, a new the two existing I-95 in-
lion new interchange on Interstate 95 at state. “Sometimes this is called a ‘criss- development in the central part of the terchanges,” FDOT engi-
Viera Boulevard. “But right now, we’re cross interchange’ because of the ramps county. Since then, records show, Viera FDOT RENDERING neers wrote in their 2015
having a ‘soft opening,’” FDOT spokes- crossing each other,” she said. has grown to 11,567 acres with a po- preliminary report.
woman Jessica Ottaviano said last week. Ottaviano said the new design was
“We’re letting a single lane of traffic onto Project records show state transpor- found to be safer that traditional in-
the interchange so drivers can get used terchanges because drivers exiting the
to a new traffic pattern.” ramps won’t have to cross opposing traf-
fic lanes on Viera Boulevard.
Only they’re not allowed to get on I-95 Georganna Gillette, executive director
itself yet, she said. Not until the summer. of the Space Coast Transportation Plan-
ning Organization, must deal with the
The soft opening allows drivers to current congestion each time she goes to
tackle what the FDOT calls a “diverging or from her Viera office. She said she ex-
diamond” design. Drivers can enter the pects the new interchange to ease driv-
ramps from either the east or west side ing. “Once the interchange is fully op-
of Viera Boulevard. erational, it will take several months for
traffic patterns to stabilize,” she said. 
And after that, the ramps will take
eastbound and westbound drivers
through signalized stops and into the
other’s side of the road. For example, a
driver heading west on Viera Boulevard

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‘He can be a light in our lives’: Uplifting vigil for tragic drowning victim

STORY BY GEORGE WHITE STAFF WRITER
[email protected]

Dusk fell slowly around home plate on dif-
the Satellite High School baseball field
at last Saturday’s celebration of life vigil Andrew Robineau and his mother Tina listen as his father Dan makes remarks at last Saturday’s celebration of life vigil for Matt Robineau at the Satellite Beach High School baseball
for 21-year-old Matthew Anthony Rob-
ineau of Indian Harbour Beach. About field. Below, Matt Robineau carries his brother Andrew in a family photo. PHOTO (ABOVE): JULIAN LEEK
250 friends and family – most holding
small candles – gathered around the wanted to carry on that legacy and he the affable and gre- ferent recipes for his
baselines, waiting for the wind to sub- sure did,’’ Arnold said. garious young man family, each time care-
side for their final tribute to a helpful described as having a fully following the
young man gone too soon. Arnold started out the solemn event strong work ethic and directions and being
with an opening prayer for those left an ever-present and excited about the out-
A photo of Matthew, everybody’s fa- behind after the tragic Feb. 10 drown- infectious smile. “We come.
vorite teammate, as a Satellite Beach ing near Melbourne Causeway that took can’t quite understand
High pitcher in 2016 was placed on the why something like The baseball field,
pitcher’s mound that also sported a this would happen to he said, was the perfect
large No. 1 in chalk. That was Matthew’s a young man such as spot for the gather-
number, not as a tribute to himself, but Matthew, but please be ing of loved, hallowed
because it had been his older brother’s with his family, and the ground normally re-
number at SHS. It was an important entire Satellite Beach served for players only.
Robineau family tradition he proudly family, as we mourn As the remembrances
carried forward, explained Jason Ar- the loss of a fantastic continued, and the af-
nold, Matthew’s coach for four years. young man. Help everybody get through ternoon sky just barely
this together and know that all thing are began to give way to evening, the group
Originally, Arnold had inadvertently done in Your will (even if) we don’t un- came forward, huddled against the
given Matthew the No. 2 jersey, but then derstand the reason why,’’ Arnold said. breeze as they lit the small candles from
the coach remembered Matthew grum- torches placed near home plate. “This
bling a bit, something out of character Coach Arnold concluded by speaking was his safe place, this is our safe place
for the likeable player. to the younger members in the audi- for everybody here. Just talk to him and
ence, especially the boys. “Every single be present because he was present for
Once Arnold found out why, day and every decision you make, your us every single day. That’s something
the numbers were switched. “He life is on the line. You have to remember we can all share. He can be a light in our
that. Lastly, tell people you love them lives,’’ Andrew Robineau said.
every single day,” he said. “You have Matthew was last seen around 1 a.m.
no idea how much that might mean to Sunday, Feb. 10, walking along the rail-
somebody. If it’s on your mind or in your road tracks in downtown Melbourne.
heart, tell them.” Police received a call from Matthew’s
father, Dan Robineau, on Sunday at
Up next was older brother and men- 2:13 a.m. in the area of the Melbourne
tor Andrew Robineau, urging the audi- Causeway near Geiger Point where Mat-
ence to speak to Matthew in their minds, thew’s shirt, cellphone and wallet were
certain as he was present in spirit at the found. His body was found near the
gathering – fully present, just as he lived causeway the following day.
each moment of his life. The preliminary results of Matthew
Robineau’s autopsy report show that the
He said the jersey No. 1 also perfectly 21-year-old drowned, with no signs of
illustrates the Robineau family motto, a trauma or criminal activity, according to
common theme throughout the com- the Brevard County Medical Examiner’s
ments: “Others above myself.” office. The investigation is still ongoing
pending a toxicology report and the fi-
His parents described how Matthew, nal medical examiner’s report. 
who worked diligently at a local pizzeria,
had a dream of one day opening his own
restaurant. They said he would try out

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TEACHERS PROTEST teacher compensation to the level the least one extra job currently, or had at years, six of those at Gemini. He mows
union wants. some point in their careers. lawns, referees wrestling matches and
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 gives baseball hitting lessons to make
Nearly one in five teachers nation- “Enough is enough,” Gemini El- extra money. His wife is also a teacher
ly at an impasse over teacher salaries. wide worked second jobs in 2016, ac- ementary physical education teacher at Gemini. She does private tutoring
Both sides have agreed to non-binding cording to the National Center for Edu- Billy Bechtol said, referring to the dis- and waitresses on the weekends to help
mediation, but a date has not been set cation Statistics. Of a dozen long-time trict. “They treat us like a used car and make ends meet.
for the meeting. School district officials Brevard teachers interviewed at the lowball us on everything.”
say the money is just not there to boost protest, all of them said they work at CONTINUED ON PAGE 6
Bechtol has taught school for 21

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TEACHERS PROTEST wage, which is what? Two or three dol- sector or teaching college. They say ALLIGATOR SIGHTING
lars per kid per hour,” Meisenburg said. their four-year or graduate degrees are
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 “It’s absolutely horse manure.” worth more outside the school system. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
Yet there are tradeoffs, as many private-
Gemini music teacher Brian Meisen- Kathryn Lahn has taught for 34 years sector jobs that teachers might get of- oldest native residents.
burg echoed Bechtol’s sentiments. and has a master’s degree. The third- fer no health benefits, paid leave time “As long as no one feeds it, we are
grade teacher at Roy Allen Elementary or pensions, and little in the way of job
“I’m just asking for a living wage,” has worked as a tutor and as a records security. fine,” said one response to a social me-
Meisenburg said. clerk for a home healthcare company. dia post about the gator sighting.
Weighing all these complex factors,
Average pay for Brevard teachers is “Sadly, the day my son graduated along with the noble reasons why they “Recently moved here so excuse me
$47,065, plus health benefits and pen- from college he made more than me at became educators in the first place, if this is a dumb question – for some
sion contributions, according to the his first job,” Lahn said, adding that the most teachers like Turner Elementary reason I was under the impression that
Florida Department of Education. expectation that teachers will buy their teacher Stephanie Hill, who is a single there weren’t gators around here on the
own supplies has only added to the fi- mom of three children and also works beachside,” said another.
Meisenburg said he makes $50,000 nancial burden. as a waitress, said they can’t quite bring
a year, after teaching for 15 years, and themselves to walk away. “I love my job Some questioned whether they
has two young children. He works sev- Several teachers said they have con- and that’s why I stay,” Hill said.  should be paddle boarding nearby,
eral side jobs, including playing piano sidered leaving the public schools for while others thought he, or she, de-
at weddings and other events. more lucrative careers in the private served a name, other than “The 6th Av-
enue Alligator.”
“I would settle for the babysitter
Curtis Byrd, chairman of the Mel-
bourne Beach Environmental Advisory
Board and longtime resident, said he
personally hasn’t seen many alligators
in town over the past two decades.

“It’s very rare, I saw two in the last
twenty years,” Byrd said. “One was
an 8-footer that was on the beach. It
crossed over from the golf course.”

His advice? Just stay clear, and if it’s
on land, call the Florida Fish and Wild-
life Conservation Commission (FWC) to
report.

Melbourne Beach resident Olyne
“Libby” Brown-Brock said she has never
seen an alligator in town.

“Although, I have not come across
an alligator unexpectedly in the wild,
I would think keeping a safe distance
would be the common-sense response
should such an experience occur,”
Brown-Brock said.

According to the FWC, every county
in Florida has alligators. They live in
fresh water, and sometimes even in salt
water. In all, they estimate there are
more than 1 million alligators in Florida.

In “A Guide to Living with Alligators”
the FWC offers these guidelines for
dealing with our reptilian neighbors.

·  Never feed them. Not only is it il-
legal, it’s also very dangerous because it
creates an association for them between
humans and food. Alligators rarely bite
humans for reasons other than food.

 I· f you want to take a photograph,
do so from a distance.

 P· ay close attention to your sur-
roundings; it’s not always easy to see
one that’s right in front of you.

 S· wim in marked swimming areas
only, and never in an area where alli-
gators have been spotted, especially at
night, when they are most active. And
that includes your pets.

 L· eave them alone. It’s against the
law to harass, kill or handle alligators.

The FWC says that alligators are a vi-
tal part of the local landscape. As preda-
tors, they help balance the populations
of other aquatic animals, and serve an
important ecological purpose.

For more information about alligators
in Florida, visit https://myfwc.com. 

Wild events on tap
as Brevard Zoo

roars into 25th year

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Wild events on tap as Brevard Zoo roars into 25th year

STORY BY LUANN MANDERVILLE CORRESPONDENT Jack Hanna Live! from noon to 1 p.m. April 27. teers to help build the dream. of recycled materials and were
[email protected] Tickets $35; available online. “The zoo exists because of the crafted by young artists from Nai-
robi, Kenya.
The Brevard Zoo opened to funding from the hotel tax, and a passion of Brevard County’s resi-
the public in March 1994 and is Founder’s Society was formed to dents. It’s a passion that remains The 19 artists, called Art Col-
now ready to celebrate its 25th help the zoo match a $500,000 grant as strong as ever and we owe every lective, come from disadvantaged
a n n iver sa r y. from the state. Memberships and bit of our success to this magnifi- backgrounds and were given the
zoo-logo merchandise like T-shirts cent level of community support,” opportunity to learn the skills of
The zoo started with a vision and brought in more dollars before the said zoo spokesman Elliot Zirul- design, metal cutting and welding,
dream that there would be a place zoo was even open. In addition, the nik. “The past 25 years has been a hence creating the sculptures. The
where people would learn about 303 founding members raised $3.5 truly wild ride, and the next quarter exhibit is included with zoo admis-
animals and conservation in a million and recruited 16,000 volun- century will bring more incredible sion.
lush, natural setting. A place for the things for the zoo, our neighbors
community to come together and and wildlife around the world.” “Sculpture Safari is an amazing
for families to make memories. collection of animal statues made
A milestone as momentous as from reclaimed metals in Kenya.
The dream began to take shape this 25th anniversary can’t be This stunning 16-piece collection
when Viera developers A. Duda celebrated in one day, or even a has quickly become a visitor fa-
& Sons donated a large parcel of week. Brevard Zoo has scheduled vorite and will remain at the zoo
land just east of I-95, and former months of exciting opportunities through the fall,” Zirulnik said.
newspaper publisher Frank Vega leading up to its most well-known
gathered grassroots support from fundraising events, “Safari Under On weekends and holidays, kids
civic and business leaders to the Stars” in April. can explore Wildlife Detective Field
support major fundraising efforts. station from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The
The zoo is now featuring “Sculp- station itself is included with zoo
Even before building of the zoo ture Safari,” which opened last admission, but for an additional
became a reality, it was always a weekend. It features 16 life-size fee, young detectives may dig to un-
public-private partnership. The bronze sculptures throughout the cover and take home real fossils of
Brevard County Tourism Develop- zoo and includes elephants, lions prehistoric animals found across
ment Council committed to a $2.5 and more. The sculptures are made the state of Florida.
million loan to be paid back with

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G53RrdAAnNnuaTl

Seafood Festival

Then in April, the anniversary one paying child of any age. Tickets March 2-3, 2019
festivities crank up with “Safari must be purchased on Mother’s Day
Under the Stars,” featuring food and may not be combined with other Sat: 9am-7pm • Sun: 9am-5pm
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on April 27.
General zoo admission for adults
And don’t forget to treat Mom and is $19.95; $18.95 for seniors; $14.95
Dad on their special days. The zoo for children ages 3-11; and children 3
on Mother’s Day, May 12, will of- and younger are admitted at no cost.
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must be accompanied by at least Call 321-254-9453 or visit www.
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Nonprofits’ runs for funds
also boost Beachside pride

STAGED CONDO BEFORE & AFTER STORY BY JENNIFER TORRES CORRESPONDENT through travel, so we really wanted to
This beautiful condo sat on the market, vacant, for over a year. [email protected] find a way to meet face-to-face with
Mark Gunter staged it, listed it over the previous listed price, got a the people in our neighborhood, some
FULL PRICE OFFER IN 35 DAYS. That is the power of staging. From tooth trots and plundering of those who may have been directly
Staged homes sell faster and for more money than unstaged homes. pirates to zooming zombies and impacted by the work that we do,”
Homes listed with Mark Gunter receive professional home staging determined dogs, local racing events Wilder said. “We believe that hosting a
from Coastal Interior at no upfront cost to you. are becoming more unique and 5K is a fantastic way to raise money as
creative than ever. well as awareness.”
All of the furniture, décor, and
design for the staging comes from Across the beachside, organizations In Indialantic, the witches and
Coastal Interior, at the corner of and municipalities are recognizing wizards come out each October to run
A1A and Eau Gallie Blvd. Coastal their value – not only as a venue means in the Witch Way 5K. Cathy Berkman,
Interior is Beachside’s favorite to raise money, but also as a way to the wife of Indialantic Mayor Dave
furniture and décor store. We create a strong sense of local pride and Berkman, helps organize the event
sell customizable upholstery with community. along with a volunteer board.
Sunbrella and Revolution fabrics,
unique local driftwood, bedroom Satellite Beach has numerous racing “I think the Witch Way 5K brings our
sets, dining tables, chairs, bedding, lamps, pillows, pictures, events planned this year, including the community together,” Berkman said.
When you want to look like you live at the beach, there is only DeLaura Dash 5K, which takes place “People usually sign up for races if the
one place to shop, Coastal Interior. Feb. 23. race is right for their community, has a
fun theme and supports a cause dear
Call Mark Gunter at (321) 345-1464 As president of the school’s Parent to their heart.”
to list your House or Condo today! Teacher Organization, Rebecca Alpizar
also serves as the 5K’s race director. By Last year was the 11th annual race
partnering with local businesses to and it generated $13,000 in proceeds,
help defer costs, the PTO is able to use which went to the SPCA of Brevard,
money raised for school-related needs. and to the town of Indialantic’s
This will be the third year they host the beautification projects. This year,
5K. Last year they raised $2,500 that proceeds will go to fund work on the
went toward purchasing a new digital 5th Avenue median.
marquee. This year, proceeds will fund
technology updates on campus. Melbourne Beach Mayor Jim
Simmons also believes it’s important
Alpizar said DeLaura chose to that the race be right for the
organize a 5K as the school fundraiser community. For his town, that means
because they wanted to make the Pineapple Man Triathlon. For
connections in the community. 34 years, the event has been a major
fundraiser for the Rotary Club, which
“This was an idea that was proposed in turn supports the needs of the town
by the previous administration at with money raised. The course attracts
DeLaura, not only as a way to be a competitors from across the country
fundraiser, but also as way to bring and includes a .34-mile swim, a 15.4-
the community and school families mile bike and a 3.4-mile run. This year
together,” Alpizar said. “For the last it takes place on June 2.
three years, we’ve continued to build
upon that idea and it has been a great Simmons competed in last year’s
benefit to our school community.” event and plans to take on the task this
year as well.
In April, To Write Love on Her Arms
(TWLOHA), a nonprofit dedicated Shortly after becoming mayor,
to assisting people struggling with Simmons said the town has more and
depression, addiction, self-injury and more applications for running events
suicide, will host its 7th annual Run for and said it seemed that every weekend,
It in Satellite Beach. organizations with no ties to the
town were taking up the park and the
TWLOHA Music and Events facilities.
Coordinator Elizabeth Wilder said last
year they had 800 participants and “So, we made a decision: If the
raised $75,000 for their programs. schools have an event we will allow
them to do it, but anything else has
“In the beginning, the 5K was to have a tie to the community and be
created as a chance to connect with charitable,” Simmons said. “Since that
our local community because much of policy went into effect, we have cut way
the work that we do is online or done down on them and have one or two
each year.”

Simmons said the Rotary Club has
been a tremendous supporter of the
town, from financing educational ma-
terials for Gemini Elementary, to buy-
ing playground equipment for Ryck-
man Park. 

‘Squall’ aboard!
MelBeach amped up

for music fest

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‘Squall’ aboard! MelBeach amped up for music fest

STORY BY JENNIFER TORRES CORRESPONDENT

With more bands, more space and Southern Drawl.
more food, organizers of the second
annual Southern Squall Music Festi- PHOTO BY RON HORNE
val are certain they can count on one
thing – more people when the stage Front man and guitarist Mike
comes to life on March 2. Nash said the band, whose music is
influenced by the likes of Alabama
Last year, the event drew 250 mu- and Bob Seger, has opened for mu-
sic fans, and this year organizers ex- sic legends like Lynyrd Skynrd, the
pect to triple that number with 750
expected to come out and enjoy a
day of music, food and fun.

Headlining the show is Mike Nash &
Southern Drawl from Knoxville, Ten-
nessee, who played at the first annual
event.

“It was clear we had to bring South-
ern Drawl back again this year,” said
Alan Ross, a member of the Mel-
bourne Beach Rotary Club who is
sponsoring the event.

“We got rave reviews about the band
last year.”

The members of Southern Drawl
describe their style as “Southern
Rockin’ Country music with a twist
of lime distilled in the backwoods of
Tennessee.”

Charlie Daniels Band and Jimmy Orlando and Highway 1 from Mel-
Buffett. bourne.

“As a former resident of Cocoa “What is amazing about the band
Beach, I am really looking forward lineup is that each band has a differ-
to coming home to Brevard County ent genre,” Ross said. “If you have been
and our second year of this festival,” to Epcot or to a big Disney corporate
Nash said. “Southern Squall and event, you have probably seen Clas-
Southern Drawl were made to go to- sic Airwaves as the British Revolution.
gether.” They do awesome classic rock, and
Highway 1 plays a mix of trop rock and
Joining them this year, will be two soft rock, incorporating steel drums.”
other bands: Classic Airwaves from

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Highway 1

The concert will take place from play area of Ryckman Park.
noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday, March Tickets are available in advance:
2 at Ryckman Park in Melbourne
Beach. Food, beer, soft drinks and $15 for ages 11-15, $25 for general ad-
water will be available for sale. mission, $75 for VIP tickets, and kids
under 10 are free.
“We will have more food and bev-
erages this year and a raffle table They will also be available on
with interesting event tee shirts for the day of the event at a slightly in-
sale,” Ross said. creased cost.

And it’s not just about fun, it’s also “That is an amazing value for nine
for a good cause. hours of great music and fun,” Ross
said.
A private backer provided spon-
sorship for all three bands, as well And the show will go on rain or
as professional staging, a com- shine.
plete sound system and funding for
event advertising. Other sponsors Ross suggests everyone bring their
have covered additional costs. This own lawn chairs and arrive early to
means that the majority of proceeds stake out a good spot. The venue will
raised will go directly to charitable open at 11 a.m.
causes, and organizers hope to raise
$40,000. “I want to give a special call-out to
everyone at the town of Melbourne
The charities being supported Beach. They have been extremely
include Guitars4Vets, a nonprofit supportive and helpful,” Ross said.
founded by musicians to help re- “So, thanks to the commissioners,
turning military find a unique way the Town Manager and his staff, and
to deal with and overcome PTSD the police, fire and Department of
with music therapy. Public Works for helping make this
music festival a reality.”
“So, if you are a musician, a vet-
eran or just a music lover, this event The second annual Southern
should resonate with you,” Ross Squall Music Festival will take place
said. from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday,
March 2, 2019 at Ryckman Park,
Funding will also go to support 509 Ocean Ave., Melbourne Beach.
Genesis House of Melbourne, which Tickets are available at https://www.
provides safe shelter for homeless eventbrite.com/e/second-annual-
women and children, and also to- southern-squall-music-festival-tick-
ward enhancement of the children’s ets-54936268859. 

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Coming Up: Space Coast Symphony set for 10th B-day blast-off

STORY BY SAMANTHA BAITA STAFF WRITER ing Arts. Always innovative and fear- contemporary composer, Christo-
less, the Orchestra mixes a premier pher Marshall.” Next there’ll be Paul
1 Happy 10th, SCSO! No surprise, of new music with established pieces Hindemith’s 1943 masterwork “Sym-
the Space Coast Symphony Or- which, says Conductor Aaron T. Col- phonic Metamorphosis of Themes by
lins, “represents who we are as an Carl Maria von Weber,” described as
chestra is celebrating a decade of organization.” Take a look at what a joyful, “fun piece of music, based
the concert promo reveals Collins on Weber’s piano works and a melody
terrific music-making with … more and 75 SCSO musicians have in store from his overture to the opera ‘Turan-
for you: leading off, the world pre- dot.’” The concert will conclude with
music-making, and their Ten-Year miere of “Aue!,” a Samoan-inspired the romantic and heroic “Symphony
piece “by the orchestra’s favorite in D Minor,” described by Wikipedia
Anniversary Gala concert is go-

ing to be a musical doozy you won’t

want to miss this Saturday, Feb. 23,

at the Scott Center for the Perform-

as “the most famous orchestral work
by the 19th-century Belgian compos-
er Cesar Franck” and considered one
of the most significant French sym-
phonies in the repertoire. But wait.
There’s more. To commemorate this
auspicious occasion, Miami-based
artist Christopher Maslow will re-
veal a newly commissioned painting
(valued at $4,000). It is a large oil-
and-acrylic-on-canvas portrait of the
maestro himself, says Maslow, “in my
signature ‘exploding’ style. My paint-
ings are inspired by movement and
synergistic energy. This particular
portrait is based on a photograph of
Aaron in his element, doing what he
does best.” Make the celebration last –
linger for the post-concert reception,
enjoy complimentary dessert and
wine, and schmooze with the musi-
cians. Time: 7 p.m. Tickets: $25 in ad-
vance, $30 at the door, 18 and under
or with student ID, free. 855-252-7276.

2 Showcasing five rising Stars of
Tomorrow: The free Cocoa Beach

concert series “Music on the River”

presents an afternoon of music by

some of the area’s exceptionally gifted

young performers this Sunday, Feb. 24,

at Riverside Presbyterian. You’ll en-

joy a mixed musical bag, from Broad-

way show tunes to music of the ba-

roque, classical and romantic eras by

Bach, Beethoven, Rachmaninoff and

Schumann. All this will be performed

– and has been produced entirely – by

five astonishing talents: Sofia Bord-

ner, vocalist; Mircea-David Kelvin Si-

laghi, pianist; Brenton Zhang, cello;

Max Reed, clarinet; and Eunie Bae,

flute. These wonderful concert oppor-

tunities are made possible through a

partnership between the Creative Arts

Foundation of Brevard, Riverside Pres-

byterian Church and the Space Coast

Symphony, working together to help

talented young musicians achieve their

dreams through grants, tuition assis-

tance and performance opportunities.

Time: 3:30 p.m. Admission: Free. (Do-

nations appreciated.) 321-604-0103. 



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INSIGHT COVER STORY IN

BY PETER MILLARD, CINDY HOFFMAN, MARISA GERTZ AND JEREMY C.F. LIN | BLOOMBERG

THE RISE AND FALL OF

Venezuela’s economic fortunes have in his trademark red paratrooper be- into the island nation’s most relevant corruption and economic decline. He
been tethered to the price of oil for ret, he was allowed to go on national political alliance. Chavez’s rise to power won with 56 percent of the vote and be-
most of the country’s modern history, a television at the end of the first coup coincided with the collapse of Cuba’s gan his term in 1999 with a strong man-
dependency that only worsened after a to call on his followers to surrender. He main patron, the Soviet Union. The alli- date for change.
charismatic former paratrooper named said he had failed only “por ahora” (“for ance was a huge victory for Castro, who
Hugo Chavez took office in 1999. now”), a phrase that later became a ral- had been attempting to gain influence 1999 One of his first moves as
lying cry. in Venezuela since the 1960s, when president was to visit fel-
Chavez, who came to power in the Cuba supported insurgent groups in low OPEC nations and promote uni-
wake of an oil crash that decimated 1994 Perez was impeached the oil-rich country. fied action to reduce global oil sup-
Venezuela’s traditional parties, ramped in 1993 for embezzling plies and lift depressed prices. Chavez
up political patronage to a degree the from a presidential discretionary fund. 1998 Oil prices tumbled in visited Saddam Hussein in Iraq during
country had never seen when crude Shortly afterward, Chavez and other 1998 in the wake of the the OPEC tour, drawing ire from the
prices suddenly began to soar again. insurgents were pardoned to soothe Asian financial crisis, worsening Ven- U.S. and positioning himself as one of
unrest while a domestic banking crisis ezuela’s economy in an election year. Washington’s most vocal critics.
The windfall temporarily masked hammered the economy. Chavez’s bare-knuckles presidential During Chavez’s first months in of-
the economic devastation caused by Fresh out of jail, Chavez traveled to campaign demonizing Venezuela’s two fice, when low oil prices made his gov-
his version of socialism – a toxic mix Cuba to meet President Fidel Castro traditional political parties was well re- ernment reliant on international capital
of expropriations, subsidies, and cur- for the first time in what would evolve ceived in a country weary of endemic markets, he often displayed pragma-
rency and price controls. By Chavez’s tism and political moderation. During a
final years, Venezuela’s economy was 1989 (LEFT): A STANDOFF BETWEEN SOLDIERS AND CIVILIANS AMID RIOTING IN CARACAS. trip to the U.S., he rang the closing bell
starting to buckle, even with prices 1994 (RIGHT): HUGO CHAVEZ SPEAKS TO REPORTERS AFTER HE IS FREED FROM JAIL. at the New York Stock Exchange, and
north of $100 a barrel, and then they his administration even held formal
crashed. 2000 (LEFT): PRESIDENT FIDEL CASTRO OF CUBA VISITS VENEZUELA ON HIS 75TH BIRTHDAY. talks with the IMF until oil prices rose
2008 (RIGHT): A LOADING COMPLEX FOR OIL TANKERS AT PUERTO JOSE. enough to let the government rule out
His chosen successor, Nicolas Mad- the need for any financial assistance.
uro, replaced patronage with repres- 2011 (LEFT): CHAVEZ HUGS HIS DAUGHTERS AFTER SPENDING THREE WEEKS IN CUBA FOR TREATMENT. Venezuela held a referendum to ap-
sion and persecution. Maduro’s iron- 2013 (RIGHT): NICOLAS MADURO ADDRESSES A CAMPAIGN RALLY IN SAN JUAN DE LOS MORROS. prove a new constitution extending
fisted rule has allowed him to remain in the president’s term to six years and
charge of what’s become a failed state. 2014 (LEFT): LEOPOLDO LOPEZ, AN OPPOSITION LEADER AND FORMER MAYOR OF A CARACAS MUNICIPALITY WITH A NATIONAL reducing Congress to a unicameral Na-
His days may be numbered. GUARD ESCORT AFTER TURNING HIMSELF IN. 2017 (RIGHT): DEMONSTRATORS CLASH WITH RIOT POLICE IN CARACAS ON MAY 1. tional Assembly. Chavez was re-elected
in 2000 under what he called a new
Here’s a chronology of how Venezu- Magna Carta, and members of his MVR
ela – which enjoyed relative prosper- party won a majority in the nascent Na-
ity for much of the 20th Century – has tional Assembly.
wound up mired in poverty, hyperinfla- The rewriten constitution gave Chavez
tion and political chaos. an opening to glorify his hero, Latin
American liberator Simon Bolivar, by
1985 Oil prices crashed, and tacking the word “Bolivarian” onto the
exporting countries came name of the country, which became
under economic strain, after Saudi Ara- the Bolivarian Republic of Venezu-
bia unleashed pent-up production to ela. Chavez went on to tinker with the
punish OPEC members that had con- country’s flag several years later, adding
tributed to a glut in the oil market by an eighth star and replacing a subdued,
producing in excess of their quotas. almost pensive horse with a more mus-
cular colt galloping at full sprint – this
1989 With Venezuela’s oil-de- time to the left, instead of right.
pendent economy in a
tailspin, the newly elected administra- 2000 Chavez strengthened ties
tion of Carlos Andres Perez implement- with Fidel Castro by pro-
ed IMF-backed austerity measures viding Cuba with 53,000 barrels a day
that included the removal of gasoline at cut-rate prices. Years later, when oil
subsidies that were long considered a prices were on a tear, Chavez started of-
birthright in the oil-rich country. Riots fering oil to Caribbean nations at pref-
broke out across the country and lasted erential terms under a program known
a week, and the government responded as Petrocaribe to gain influence in the
by imposing martial law. Hundreds, region. He went as far as accepting lo-
if not thousands, died in the rioting, cal products such as bananas or sugar
crippling Perez’s political capital and in exchange for oil.
inspiring Chavez to plot an overthrow.
2002 Distrustful of state-owned
1992 Two coup attempts in oil company PDVSA’s top
1992 further weakened management, Chavez began stacking
Perez and set the stage for his impeach- the board with loyalists, prompting an
ment a year later. Hugo Chavez led the outcry from the company’s existing
first attempt and, while in prison, in-
spired the second attempt months later.
Though unsuccessful, the events thrust
Chavez into the spotlight. Decked out

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VENEZUELA

management. Venezuela’s biggest busi- 2013: A HEARSE CARRYING THE LATE PRESIDENT LEAVES THE MILITARY HOSPITAL ON MARCH 6. side in an open jeep with Oscar-win-
ness federation of labor unions called a ning actor and fellow Bush critic Sean
general strike in April to support the oil The government pegged the local er that year, giving Chavez’s party near- Penn. Chavez’s initial success at using
company’s autonomy. currency to the dollar and set price con- total control of state governments. the oil windfall to reduce poverty made
trols for basic goods in an attempt to him popular throughout the develop-
An opposition march on April 11 contain capital flight and inflation fol- 2006 Freshoffalandslidere-elec- ing world and a darling among left-
turned violent after it changed course lowing the two-month strike. The result tion victory and with an oil wing celebrities, including Danny Glov-
and headed toward the presidential was a booming black market for dollars boom bankrolling social programs at home er, Oliver Stone and Michael Moore.
palace, where Chavez supporters were and shortages of the basic goods being and oil diplomacy abroad, a confident
holding their own rally. Shots broke out, sold at a loss under price controls. Chavez traveled to the United Nations and In his first electoral defeat in nine
and by evening 19 people were dead, positioned himself as Washington’s lead- years, Chavez lost a referendum that
including both supporters and oppo- 2004 Political persecution ac- ing critic among global leaders. Speaking a would have amended the 1999 consti-
nents of the government. celerated after electoral dayafterGeorgeW.Bush,Chavez grabbed tution to abolish presidential term lim-
authorities published a list of more than the international spotlight by insulting its and end the central bank’s autono-
Prominent businessman Pedro Car- 2.4 millionVenezuelans who had signed Bush and accusing him of perpetuating my. Chavez did manage to remove term
mona, who had helped organize the a petition to recall Chavez. Tascon’s List, a system of global domination. “Yester- limits through a more limited referen-
general strike, named himself presi- named after a ruling party lawmaker day, the devil was here, right here, and it dum approved by voters in 2009.
dent, detained Chavez, and dissolved who was instrumental in making it pub- still smells like sulfur,’’ Chavez said.
the National Assembly. But much of the lic, was used to deny government jobs, 2008 The global financial crisis
military and the population were still benefits and even documents for the 2007 Chavez took his first ma- sent oil prices plunging
with Chavez, and a countercoup was opposition’s rank and file. The recall ref- jor step at censoring me- at a time when Venezuela’s influence
quickly launched. Chavez was restored erendum went ahead, and Chavez pre- dia critics when the government let tele- in OPEC had faded. Venezuela’s oil in-
to office shortly after his ouster, and vailed. While international observers vision station RCTV’s license expire after dustry had never fully recovered from
Carmona fled the country. Chavez took including the Carter Center endorsed 53 years. Chavez cited RCTV’s support the extended oil strike; for years, the
advantage of the episode for years to the results as fair, opposition leaders for the opposition during the 2002 coup country had been producing below its
effectively paint his political opponents claimed fraud and went on to boycott as justification for taking it off the air. official production quota. Venezuela
as terrorists and coup-mongers. elections for governors and mayors lat- Chavez cruised Venezuela’s country- regularly called for larger production
cuts than other OPEC members were
2003 Opposition to Chavez willing to embrace.
remained strong at PD- Russia offered Venezuela $1 billion in
VSA, even after the coup, with career credit to purchase weapons in a sign of
professionals accusing the government its growing influence in Caracas.
of undermining the company’s history
of meritocracy. Military officers who 2010 Chavez fired his electricity
had been dismissed for participating in minister amid a mount-
the April coup began organizing street ing crisis in the country’s highly subsi-
protests, and a general strike began on dized power industry, which had been
Dec. 2 to demand that Chavez resign. suffering blackouts. Sporadic power out-
After Chavez stood firm, he eventually ages in the capital and other major cities
regained control of the oil company were increasing just as the worst drought
and gradually restored production. in 50 years was curbing output at the na-
Venezuela’s oil production never fully tion’s biggest hydroelectric dam.
returned to pre-strike levels of 3.3 mil-
lion barrels a day. STORY CONTINUED ON PAGE 19

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2011 Chavez announced that ABOVE (2018): VENEZUELAN 2019: JUAN GUAIDO SINGS THE election in decades. Most of the oppo-
Cuban doctors had re- MIGRANTS WHO CROSSED NATIONAL ANTHEM DURING A sition joined a boycott of the vote, while
moved a cancerous tumor from his FROM COLOMBIA WALK RALLY IN CARACAS ON JAN. 23. government workers were coerced to
body just a week after government of- ALONG THE PAN-AMERICAN turn out amid reports of fraud. The
ficials denied reports that he had can- HIGHWAY IN ECUADOR ON 2017 Amid rising turmoil, Mad- result was dismissed as illegitimate by
cer. Chavez went on to undergo four THEIR WAY TO PERU. uro called for a Constitu- the U.S., the European Union and the
rounds of chemotherapy in Cuba and ent Assembly to rewrite the constitution 14-nation Lima Group that had been
Venezuela, and in October he declared Assembly as recession and a collapse in in a blatant effort to undermine the op- formed to help restore democracy to
he had beaten cancer. the currency turned the public against position-controlled National Assembly. Venezuela. More than 60 nations re-
Maduro. The following year, the Na- With the economy in disarray and fused to recognize the results, setting
2012 Chavez began campaign- tional Assembly called for a recall ref- oil production collapsing, Maduro an- the stage for National Assembly Presi-
ing against Henrique erendum and a constitutional amend- nounced a restructuring of foreign debt dent Juan Guaido to declare himself the
Capriles at a time that polls showed the ment to shorten term limits in an effort at a time when U.S. sanctions against head of state when Maduro’s first term
two contenders in a dead heat. Saying to remove Maduro from office. Venezuela made it difficult to negoti- ended in January 2019.
he was “totally free” of cancer, he started ate with creditors. The bonds went into
holding campaign rallies across Venezu- 2016 The National Electoral default. The number of Venezuelans fleeing
ela. Chavez ramped up social spending Council announced pro- escalating crime, hyperinflation and
during the campaign, helped by billions cedural delays to a recall referendum 2018 Maduro’s election to a food shortages reached 3 million in
of dollars in oil-backed loans from Chi- against Maduro; balloting would be second six-year term was what became the world’s largest mi-
na, and won by a comfortable yet nar- pushed into the next year, which would marred by the jailing and disqualifica- gration crisis in recent years. The mass
rower margin than in previous elections. allow Maduro’s vice president to take tion of opposition politicians and had exodus has created social tensions in
office instead of needing to hold new the lowest turnout for a presidential neighboring countries, including Co-
2013 Chavez died at a military elections. The decision enraged the op- lombia, which is hosting more than a
hospital in Caracas. A position and contributed to escalating third of the migrants.
sobbing Nicolas Maduro, Chavez’s cho- unrest and street protests.
sen successor, announced he would 2019 Guaido declared himself
carry out Chavez’s legacy of socialism interim president at a
for the 21st century. rally in Caracas just weeks after Maduro
Maduro defeated Capriles by the nar- began his second term. Claiming that
rowest margin for a Venezuelan presi- Maduro was elected in a flawed elec-
dential election since 1968 and inherited tion, Guaido invoked a constitutional
a country crippled by galloping inflation amendment allowing the head of the
and shortages of consumer goods. The legislature to lead a caretaker govern-
disputed results triggered protests that ment until new elections can be held.
turned violent and claimed seven lives. The U.S., Canada and Brazil swiftly rec-
ognized Guaido as the legitimate head
2014 Leopoldo Lopez, an op- of state, while Russia, China and Cuba
position leader and for- voiced support for Maduro.
mer mayor of a Caracas municipality, So where do things go from here?
turned himself in to authorities who The bad news: Things can still get
accused him of arson and inciting worse. If Maduro manages to remain
crimes for his role in protests that had in power with the support of the mili-
broken out on Feb. 12 against rampant tary, the country will likely continue
crime, inflation and shortages of food its descent into a pariah state – a trop-
and medicine. The protests intensified ical version of Syria under Bashar al-
with dozens killed during the first few Assad.
months of the year. On the other hand, if Guaido and
his foreign allies manage to force
2015 The opposition won a Maduro from office, the task of re-
majority of the National building the broken nation will be
monumental.  

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PETS

Bonz says Mac and Miles evoke nothing but smiles

Hi Dog Buddies! hardest part was keepin’ him quiet till

This week I had a fun yap with Miles he was Totally Better.”
an Mac Yarina, who are as close as
ackshul litter brothers, even though “What a great story!” I said. “So what’s
they’re not. When me an my assistant
rang, we heard some Serious Barkage, your life like now?”
so we sorta expected a coupla Big Burly
Pooches. But no. “We do laps around our backyard,”

At the door was a lanky, long-leggedy said Mac. “It’s all fenced, an there are
white an brown Brittany with that han-
some, long-snoot, spaniel face an Always bushes too, so we make our own agility
Payin’ Attention expression. And there
was this liddle dude – real well-built, course. Well, me mostly. I’m smaller,
wavy black hair, great posture – also
spaniel-looking but short. Anna lady. but speedier. When we go out at night,

Amidst a good bit of frenly barkin’ an I hafta have a light on my collar cuz,
Wag-n-Sniffs all ’round, I introduced
being all black, I’m totally invisible. In
Mac.
the daytime, we chase squirrels. I try to
myself an my assistant.
“I’m Miles,” said the Brittany, “an this climb trees after ’em. I can jump really

is my liddle brother, Mac. We’re rescues. high. We never do catch ’em, though.
An this is our Forever Mom, Gloria.”
We play tug-of-war with our toys but
“It’s a pleasure,” I told them. “An I
must say, you have Excellent Watch Dog we don’t rip them to shreds like other
Barks.”
pooches do. We can even toss ’em in the
“Thanks, Dog!” said Miles.
“Mine’s scarier than his!” piped up air an CATCH ’em. We’re QUICK!”
Mac.
“Well, they both sounded plenty Watch “Ackshully,” said Miles, “Mac is quick.
Doggie from outside,” I said quickly. “So,
I’m eager to hear your stories.” Mom calls him a Per-PET-chewull
“Me first,” said Miles. They flopped
down on the couch next to their Mom. Puppy. I’m much more chill.”
Miles rested his head on Mac’s caboose
and began. Miles. “Also,” Mac added proudly, “I’M the
“I was a stray rescue. Mom adopted Official Watchdog. I patrol from window
me as cumpnee for Jen – a Brittany like
me – cuz Jen’s two rescue brothers had PHOTO: KAILA JONES to window to make sure there aren’t
both gone to Dog Heaven. Jen was a
wunnerful Big Sister, but then she hadda any Bad Guys. Mom puts stools by the
go to Dog Heaven, too. I missed her so
much. But I’m a total Mamma’s Boy, so I windows so I can ackshully see out.”

“What are you sleeping

my first one. I loved it. Then she took me arrangements?” I inquired.

to a pooch doctor so I could get healthy “We have nice big kennels with lotsa

enough for a Forever Home. It was a cozy mats,” said Miles.

liddle scary, but the humans were real “Miles snores!” said Mac.

nice. “Humpf!” said Miles.

“Trouble was, they found out I had How about treats?” I asked.

heartworms, which is Real Serious, plus “FROZEN BREAD!” they both

it costs a lotta munny. Since I looked responded.

sorta like a Boykin span-yull or a Cocker “Mom freezes stale bagels or pita

span-yull, except liddler, the shelter lady bread,” said Miles.

called a Boykin anna Cocker rescue, “We also like frozen watermelon and

tryin’ to find me a foster home till I could pineapple, an cooked carrots,” added

get better. Here’s the Totally Cool Dog Mac.

Biscuits part, Mr. Bonzo. They found “Do you travel much?” I wondered.

MOM to foster me, thank Lassie! An they “Not much. We do like car rides. We

delivered me here, to Mom an Miles!” both have seatbelts, of course,” said

was doin’ OK mostly. Bein’ a Dog Person, I admit, I hadda wipe my eyes with my Miles. “When Mom hasta go out, she
Mom always did a lotta Dog Fosterin,’
an this silly fluffmuffin was one of our paw. I noticed Miles did, too, an he gave always gives us each a cookie first. I’m
Fosters.”
Mac a liddle nose bump. cool with it, but Mac sometimes has
He nudged Mac, and Mac licked his
nose. “Yep,” said Miles. “This liddle goofball Separation Anxiety, so he won’t touch

“Mom wanted to expand our famly, was so happy an loving an well-behaved. his cookie till Mom gets back. Go figure.”
an she thought a girl rescue Brittany
would be good for me. But there was just (An housebroken, which was a real plus.) Heading home, I was thinking about
something about Mac.”
The very first day he arrived, I was sitting how many Pooches Less Fortunate are
“Yep! I’m special!” Mac innerjected.
“An it’s MY turn to tell MY story. It’s on the couch as usual, an here came this saved when humans decide to rescue or
REAL draMAtic.” He sat up.
scrawny, weak liddle guy – jumped right adopt. Not just mixes an mutts, but also
“Go for it!” said Miles.
“My tail begins in a Walmart parking up next to me an snuggled up. An that fullbreds, can need rescuing. I was also
lot in Pensacola. Some human had me
for sale for the low, low price of $10. I was that. Me an Mom knew he belonged thinking about frozen bagels. 
was around 4, but real scrawny and
fulla fleas. I figured I probly wouldn’t in our famly. It didn’t matter that he
make it to 5. But guess what? An animal
shelter human happened to see me and -The Bonzwasn’t a girl or a Brittany. He has what
ackshully bought me, even though I
wasn’t even worth 10 cents, probly. She humans call kuh-RIZZ-muh.
took me home an gave me a lovely bath – “We all worked together to get him
heartworm free. Buh-leeve me, the

Don’t be shy!
We are always looking for pets with interesting stories. To set up
an interview, please email [email protected].

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INSIGHT GAMES BRIDGE

THE SINGLE WAY TO IMPROVE BIDDING WEST NORTH EAST
KJ 9854 63
By Phillip Alder - Bridge Columnist 9852 AQ7 J 10 6 3
643 A K Q 10 9 72
Anne Frank wrote in her diary: “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment K Q 10 4 9 J8732
before starting to improve the world.”
SOUTH
At the bridge table, occasionally one can improve slam bidding by showing a single card. In A Q 10 7 2
today’s deal, what should North rebid after he opens one diamond and South responds one K4
spade? J85
A65
Despite the weak trumps, the North hand is worth game now. (Yes, in support-point terms
the hand contains just 17: 15 high-card points and 2 shortage points for the singleton; but Dealer: South; Vulnerable: Both
the hand has only five losers: three spades, one heart and one club. That makes it worth
game.) The Bidding:

However, rather than raise directly to four spades, North should jump to four clubs, which SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST OPENING
is a splinter bid showing game values in spades with four trumps and a singleton (or void) 1 Hearts Pass 1 Diamonds Pass
in clubs. (A singleton is seven times more likely than a void.) Now South knows that he has ?? LEAD:
no club losers, because if necessary he can ruff his two low cards in the dummy. He should 9 Hearts
then use some form of Blackwood to learn that one key card is missing and sign off in six
spades.

How should declarer play after West leads the heart nine? (With dummy known to be so
short in clubs, leading that suit loses some of its luster.)

South can afford one trump loser, but not two. This is a textbook suit combination. The
correct play is first to cash the spade ace. If an honor drops, it’s all over. But if only low cards
appear, declarer crosses to the board with a heart (or a diamond) and leads a spade toward
his queen. This avoids any guesswork.

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INSIGHT GAMES

ACROSS DOWN
1 Glacial era (3,3) 1 Incomers (10)
4 Gasps; pulls (6) 2 Leaders (10)
7 Keep up (8) 3 Gleaned (8)
9 Resolved (7) 4 Sharpen (4)
12 Small wood (5) 5 Against (4)
13 Streams (5) 6 Comfort (4)
15 Animated (5) 8 Hero (4)
16 Former prisoner (23) 10 Revelation (10)
17 Parched (5) 11 Shabby (424)
19 In the air (5) 14 Depressant (8)
20 Have doubts about (7) 18 Smidgen (4)
24 Scope (8) 21 Impulse (4)
25 Hayfield (6) 22 Compensated (4)
26 Revoke (6) 23 Talon (4)

The Telegraph

How to do Sudoku:

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

The Telegraph

Barrier Island Newsweekly THE MELBOURNE Thursday, February 21, 2019 23

INSIGHT GAMES

ACROSS 101 Where undeliverable mail 48 Stonecutter’s tool The Washington Post
ends up: abbr. 49 Crap-game player
1 Marine leader? 51 Formal discourse DOUBLE BILLS 3 By Merl Reagle
5 Dribbling guard 102 Like Unsolved Mysteries 52 Make concrete
8 Photo cards 103 With 112 Across, a 55 Hemingway in Manhattan
11 Orange-flower oil 57 Tree or street
17 Hang ten vendor telling you what 58 When azaleas bloom: abbr.
18 Curl Up and Dye, sandwiches he has left? 59 Copacetic
107 Furry sitcom alien 60 Mugful at Murphy’s
for one 108 Type of saw 62 Drum effect
20 Tuition cost 111 Old odist 65 Chick follower?
21 Binary compounds 112 See 103 Across 66 Sequel start
22 Result of feeding hot sauce 115 Stretches ___ (exaggerates) 67 Pinch
116 Wine cask 68 Overfill
to a cat? 117 Ear buzzers 69 An Ali
25 “Help!” 118 Sect’s object, sometimes 70 Cabell or Slaughter of
26 Mag heads 119 A trillion has a dozen
27 Romantic attachment? 120 Actress Hagen baseball
28 Inflatable doll? 121 Mental mediator 71 June 6 event
30 Relative of sri 122 Care one way or the other 74 Extremely dangerous
32 Living qtrs. 75 Appliance name
33 Author of them DOWN 76 Stomach woe
34 Pepperoni? 1 Longtime U.S. Davis Cup 78 “Five minutes ago if not
40 Decks out
41 Meadow captain sooner”
42 Superpower? 2 College green 79 Sudden thrill of pleasure
43 Eoan events 3 Trinity author 81 Tube pasta
47 D.C. 11 4 Where to go to go 85 Grants grp.
48 Surveys 86 GATT subject
50 Hockey-stick end to Togo: abbr. 88 Where Telemundo tapes
53 Bering Sea bird 5 Waters near Stockholm, with 89 ___ of one’s existence
54 Hamster morsel 91 Weathered
55 Least: abbr. 93 Across 92 Left-hand list on old
56 With 77 Across, the name of 6 Not up to par?
7 Nincompoop Chinese menus
ex-Secretary of State Haig’s 8 “___ A Rich Man” 94 Spanish king,
new exercise video? 9 Rids of corrosion
61 Mismatched 10 Ooze Juan ___
62 You can bet on it 11 “Forget it” 96 Heads off
63 Corrida cry 12 Glorified 97 Pro football players
64 Where Ike was reared 13 San Remo’s beach 98 Soliloquy start
65 Where to see the inscription 14 The Country Girl 99 ___ the world (sound asleep)
“Th-th-th-that’s all, folks”? 100 Hombre’s address
69 Actress Bonnie playwright 103 Ready to eat
72 Quaker morsel 15 Golfer Tony who 104 Alphabet section
73 Stephanopoulos, won the 1964 105 Reading from the heart?
to Clinton, once 106 A prime time
74 Upsilon preceder British Open 108 Star Wars Knights
77 See 56 Across 16 Brit. verb ending 109 Mashie, today
80 Child occupier 18 Obis 110 Premium podium prize
81 Pageantry 19 Sunday and Monday night 111 La ___, Bolivia
82 Sinuous suffocator 113 Find fault with
83 Misérables opener games org. 114 That guy
84 Confrontation 23 Deli rolls
86 Where’s Irving? 24 Swindler’s “two
87 At this time
90 Type of welder tens ___ five”
93 See 5 Down 29 Chop
94 Rottweiler, for one 30 Kiosk
95 Frustrated cry about 31 Bushwa
a stinky pet? 34 Cow catcher
100 Apple’s Wozniak 35 Bugged
36 Sampled
37 Example of long life?
38 Snow melter
39 Eye-product prefix
44 Decline
45 Ex-Senator Sam
46 Type of terrier

The Telegraph

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INSIGHT BACK PAGE

Wife’s comment on hubbie’s online vitriol: Stop it!

BY CAROLYN HAX destructive; you can research effective organizations;
Washington Post you can point the horse to this water; and you can ask
him, please, to drink.

Dear Carolyn: Please help! My

husband fights with everyone

online and he can’t or won’t stop Hi, Carolyn: I have two elementary-age sons. They

himself. These are charged times, play several sports, usually two per season. They love

we all know. My husband spends it. However, they also want to attend parties that some-

hours arguing with strangers in times are scheduled during their games.

the comments sections on articles and friends’ posts on I usually decline, explaining they have an obligation

Facebook. He frequently diverges from the topic at hand to their team, etc. There is a party coming up in a cou-

and the threads spiral into name-calling and vitriol. ple of weeks that they REALLY want to attend. It is dur-

I hate it. I’ve asked him to stop and he says he feels like ing a basketball game.What guidelines do you have for

he needs to call out bigotry and racism wherever he sees your kids? Is it OK to skip a game every once in a while?

it. He was raised in a pretty racist family but has become I don’t like the precedent it sets, but I understand want-

“woke”and wants to wake everyone else up.But it doesn’t ing to attend a party.

work. People dig in and he looks like a crazy person! – Anonymous

It’s embarrassing to me in front of friends and fam-

ily. When he’s arguing with people on my page, he says Anonymous: A team member’s job is not to let
down the team.
things like “my wife and I don’t want you in our lives.”
A sports parent’s job is not to be insane.
He wants me to block certain people, but I don’t want that not only address the bigotry and racism he’s These overlap nicely when you allow younger
so upset about, but also have made clear progress: children to skip a game only as a rare exception and
to give into his demands just because he gets angry at measurable gains in education, grass-roots only with skippable games. Technically there’s no
organization, voter registration, legal challenges, youth game that Actually Matters, but there are some
their comments. I’d rather block my husband. How can funds raised toward things he believes in. Ask whether that matter to the team and/or its ability to play in a
he has considered how useful his time would be if playoff or at a higher level. Don’t blow those off for
I get him to stop his rage-commenting? he volunteered it to one of these groups instead of parties.
burning it on trolls. The window for missing games inches closed in
–Wishing Facebook Was Anonymous middle school and slams shut in high school, so plan
Ultimately you can’t tell him what to do, of course. or unplan accordingly. 
Wishing Facebook Was Anonymous: Block him, But you can sympathize; you can speak your truth;
yes. Great idea. Tell him you’re doing it. Tell him it you can decline to be part of something you believe is
pains you to watch him feed the anger cycle and have
so little to show for it.

Ask him whether he has looked into organizations

VITAS’ new inpatient unit
promises next-level care

26 Thursday, February 21, 2019 THE MELBOURNE Barrier Island Newsweekly

YOUR HEALTH

VITAS’ new inpatient unit promises next-level care

PHOTOS BY RYAN CLAPPER STORY BY MICHELLE CANNON EPTING CORRESPONDENT provider with its national headquarters
in Miami and locations in 14 states and
Collins & Montz VITAS Healthcare hosted the grand Washington, D.C. VITAS began serving
opening of its brand-new, state-of- Brevard in 2002, and has locations
DCOESMNETTICI&SFTAMRILYY the-art inpatient unit on Feb. 5 in throughout central Florida.
Experience the fusion of traditional Rockledge. Brevard’s first freestand-
values and modern dentistry. ing hospice inpatient unit, the facility The terms hospice, end-of-life care
At Collins & Montz, DMD, is expected to serve 850 patients each and terminal illness often evoke fear
year from across the county. and sadness. When approaching the
we will focus on improving every aspect of your smile for optimal appearance, end of one’s life, many uncertainties
function, and comfort through our general family dentistry, and restorative More than 200 guests toured the for the patient and family can make
procedures such as dental implants. Our comprehensive range of services and 14,000-square-foot facility, enjoyed it a difficult and stressful time. VITAS
dedication of quality set us apart. Call today to schedule your appointment. refreshments and attended an Healthcare and its employees stand
inspiring ribbon-cutting ceremony behind the mission to make this
524 OCEAN AVENUE, MELBOURNE BEACH, FL 32951 with prominent guest speakers from difficult time better for those seeking
VITAS and the community. The palliative and hospice care. The name
(321) 725-6565 • MELBOURNEBEACHDENTISTRY.COM opening of the new building continues VITAS (pronounced VEE-tahss) comes
a tradition of impeccable patient care from the Latin “vita,” which means
and compassionate service that the life. VITAS strives “to preserve the
VITAS name represents. quality of life for those who have a
limited time to live.”
This year also marks a milestone for
the company, as VITAS celebrates its VITAS seeks to provide care, control,
40th anniversary. VITAS originated choice, service and hope to those
in 1978 as the creation of two seeking its services. Susan Acocella,
teachers at South Florida’s Miami- senior general manger, has said “the
Dade Community College -- Hugh patient and the family are always at
Westbrook, a Methodist minister, and the center of our care; and the center of
Ester Colliflower, a nurse. Their vision care meaning that this is the one time
included, as Colliflower once stated, in medical care that they get to make
providing “not only end-of-life care, the decisions.”
but enrichment-of-life” care, with
the priority of putting the patient’s Acocella said VITAS puts clients
needs and wants first and responding “in the driver’s seat.”
accordingly. Since its opening VITAS
has served as a leader in hospice care, “It is our job on t he interdisciplinar y
standing on the forefront of the field. team to help them through whatever
is going on in their process,” she said.
VITAS currently holds the distinction
of being the nation’s largest hospice By treating the whole patient and
assisting the family, VITAS gives
choices in a difficult time.

Barrier Island Newsweekly THE MELBOURNE Thursday, February 21, 2019 27

YOUR HEALTH

“We always say you come kicking and families cope. As Kathryn Ridner, for individual or group support. members of the Paw Pals Program,
and screaming in this world at birth. corporate professional representative A nurse practitioner assists in ad- who bring their specially screened pets
Shouldn’t you have a good death?” at VITAS, explained during the tour, to spend quality time with the patients
Acocella said. “It’s about doing “During the hardest time of your life, dressing the goals of care, leading the and families. This therapy takes ad-
everything to fulfill somebody’s wishes if you can find peace, it’s important. conversation as treatment moves from vantage of the benefits of human ani-
and that we’re never going to give up That’s why the location is so great.” physician dictated to patient decided. mal interaction (HAI), as it improves
hope. … Hope to a patient might be Licensed massage therapists help the patients’ memory, physical activity,
something as simple as ‘I hope you’re The facility will also provide holistic patients feel good and give them some- and feelings of comfort and love. Mu-
not going to leave me alone’ or ‘I hope (whole patient) care via interdisciplin- thing to look forward to during their sic therapists with a psychology back-
you’re not going to let me die in pain.’” ary teams. The resources provided by treatment. The Community Connec- ground often treat patients in an out-
the team positively impact the family tions Program works to provide re- side-the-box manner.
VITAS Healthcare facilities and as well. Overseen by a team manager, sources for those patients and families
staff care for both the adult and the available treatment personnel in- who need extra life assistance. A Veter- The new facility is located at 5425
pediatric population facing long- clude the patient’s physicians (who ans Program serves those who served South U.S. 1, Rockledge. Doors are ex-
term and advanced illness and visit daily), skilled nurses, respiratory our country. Bereavement specialists pected to open to patients in the near
approaching end-of-life. The goal of therapists and cardiopulmonary team provide grief and loss support dur- future. For more information on VITAS
the care is to reduce the suffering members. Other team members in- ing the inpatient stay and for up to 13 or the new inpatient unit, call 321-751-
of the seriously ill. The focus of clude social workers, nondenomina- months after a death. 6671 or visit www.vitas.com. 
palliative care is providing comfort, tional chaplains, and grief counselors
dignity and improved quality of life Volunteers are available, including
for the patient and the family rather
than curative treatment. In doing so,
the interdisciplinary team addresses
the physical/medical, psychological,
social and spiritual needs as they
give condition-specific care.

The purpose of the new Rockledge
inpatient unit is to stabilize the patient
experiencing an acute deterioration,
unmanageable pain or increased
complexity when home care is not
enough. Round-the-clock care can be
offered when needed in a therapeutic
and healing setting. The average
stay in such a unit is usually three to
seven days. The goal is always to get
the patient back home, where he/
she wants to be and where routine at-
home care can once again be provided
and managed in a familiar setting.

Set against the backdrop of Brevard
County’s Riverwalk Family Park,
the facility boasts 14 private suites,
amenities and teams planned with
a focus of comfort and healing. The
suites provide a homelike setting, and
treatmentinvolvesaslower,calmerpace
of care. The family is welcome to visit
or stay with the patient, and the rooms
are designed with couches and chairs
that easily convert to beds, charging
stations, Wi-Fi and cable TV. Patients’
pets can also visit if well-behaved and
up-to-date on vaccinations. The pet-
owner relationship is not forgotten, as
VITAS recognizes the importance of
time together for both the patient and
the pet.

All of the patient rooms are located
on the back side of the building facing
the serene landscape of the park.
There is a patio with a gazebo for
outside relaxation, a peaceful tub/
shower room, and a great room with
a kitchen and kids area for patients
and families to use. One of the most
therapeutic places in the building is
the quiet room, which can be used by
newly admitted patients and families
facing a change in status and by those
dealing with an imminent end. This
space has a private porch and provides
a place for staff to help the patients

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HEALTHY SENIOR

Breast cancer types and risk factors explained

STORY BY FRED CICETTI COLUMNIST lobules of the breast. The cancer can mune-system cells through lym- The risk rises with age.
spread (metastasize) to other parts of phatic vessels. Lymph nodes are
Breast cancer is a leading cause of the body, but it will continue to be de- small collections of these cells in the About three quarters
cancer death in women. The chance fined as breast cancer. vessels. Almost all lymphatic ves-
of developing invasive breast cancer sels in the breast connect to lymph of women with breast
at some time in a woman’s life is about There are many forms of breast nodes under the arm.
1 in 8. cancer. Infiltrating ductal carci- cancer are older than
noma (IDC) is the most common Cancer cells that enter lymphatic
The female breast is composed pri- form. It starts in a duct, then breaks vessels can spread and begin to grow 50 when they are
marily of milk-producing glands (lob- through the duct wall and invades in lymph nodes. This is why doc-
ules), ducts that connect the glands the tissue of the breast. At this point, tors check the lymph nodes to see if diagnosed.
to the nipple, and soft tissue. Breast it can metastasize through the lym- breast cancer has spread.
cancer is a malignant tumor that has phatic vessels and the bloodstream. Women who started menstruating
grown from breast cells. Nearly all Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is before age 12 or who went through
breast cancers start in the ducts or Lymph plays a major role in breast the most common type of noninvasive menopause after age 55 have a
cancer. It is a fluid that carries im- breast cancer. The term “in situ” means slightly higher risk of breast cancer.
the cancer is confined to its original
site. DCIS denotes that the cancer cells Having multiple pregnancies and
are inside the ducts but have not spread becoming pregnant at an early age
through the walls of the ducts into the reduces breast cancer risk.
surrounding breast tissue. Nearly all
women diagnosed at this early stage of Long-term use of hormone replace-
breast cancer can be cured. ment therapy (HRT) after menopause
increases your risk of breast cancer.
There are many risk factors for
breast cancer. Drinking alcohol is linked to an
increased risk of developing breast
The risk rises with age. About three cancer.
quarters of women with breast cancer
are older than 50 when they are diag- Obesity is a breast cancer risk, es-
nosed. pecially for women after menopause.

Breast cancer risk is higher among Evidence is growing that exercise
women whose close relatives have reduces breast cancer risk.
the disease.
[This is the first installment in a
A woman with cancer in one three-part series on breast cancer]. 
breast is at high risk of developing a
new cancer in either of her breasts.

Barrier Island Newsweekly THE MELBOURNE Thursday, February 21, 2019 29

FINE & CASUAL DINING

Da Kine Diego’s Insane Burritos: Quintessentially SatBeach

REVIEW BY LISA ZAHNER STAFF WRITER Insane Burrito with was delicious and the pico was fresh people totaled $55 before tip. Please re-
[email protected] Steak and Chicken. and chunky, just enough onion and re- member to tip the friendly kitchen staff
ally red, vine-ripe tomatoes. generously at the counter when you or-
I almost didn’t write this review for Salad Bowl with der – or to have the tip added before they
selfish reasons. Satellite Beach residents Marinated Steak. To drink, the moms each ordered run your credit card – for their hard work
would probably rather keep Da Kine Di- a frosty bottle of beer ($3.50 domes- getting your food out quickly.
ego’s Insane Burritos all to ourselves. But that makes Da Kine Diego’s special is the tic/$4.75 imported, limit 2) and the kid-
it’s just too good not to share with neigh- fact that you can definitely tell the meats dos enjoyed some fruit punch-flavored I welcome your comments, and en-
bors up and down the barrier island. It’s are marinated overnight in some really Jarritos sodas ($2.50). courage you to send feedback to me at
come-as-you-are al fresco dining under amazing marinade. It’s so tender and [email protected].
Chickee huts with tasty eats. flavorful you might not need any sauce. If you have guests from up north in
But if you want to spice things up, you town and want to show them a tropi- The reviewer is a Brevard resident who
As the menu tells the story, three can grab a bottle of mild, medium-warm cal, authentic Florida spot, Da Kine Di- dines anonymously at restaurants at the
brothers – one a Johnson & Wales- or hot sauce and go as crazy as you want. ego’s would be a great option that will expense of this newspaper. 
trained chef, one an avid surfer and not break the bank. Our dinner for four
one a corporate restaurant manager – We also ordered some chips, salsa RESTAURANT HOURS
hatched the idea and opened the burri- and guacamole ($4.50) for the table, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon.- Sat.
to stand in an abandoned putt-putt golf and a bowl of Pico de Gallo for garnish
course back in 1997. and dipping. The chips were pretty ge- Noon to 8 p.m. Sunday
neric round corn chips, but the guac BEVERAGES
We “discovered” Da Kine Diego’s bur- Beer & Wine
rito stand maybe six years ago, back ADDRESS
when my son was still small enough to 1360 Hwy A1A,
play with toy dump trucks in the natural Satellite Beach
sandbox in the east patio dining area. PHONE
It’s a great spot for parents to meet up (321)779-8226
when they want to enjoy a healthy din-
ner and then let the kiddos play while
the adults linger over that last Corona
with lime and talk.

Yes, I said healthy. This is not your re-
fried bean, melted-cheese laden Mexi-
can joint – not that there’s anything
wrong with that! But everything that
comes out of Da Kine’s kitchen is excep-
tionally fresh and crisp, red and green
and colorful, plus lean meats and rice
and a few black beans tossed in the mix.
It’s a colorful fusion of fresh-Mex and
Polynesian food. The tastebud-pleasing
flavors come from the food and interest-
ing food combos, not from heavy spices.

Last weekend we introduced some
friends, who live within walking dis-
tance to Da Kine Diego’s, to the restau-
rant and we think they’ll be back soon.
As a backup meal in case the kids weren’t
feeling adventurous, we ordered three
Minidillas ($2) off the kids menu. Each
order came with two triangles of yummy
cheese quesadilla and a fresh pineapple
slice. We also ordered two tacos, one
chicken and one steak ($3 and $3.50) for
the kids to try.

I ordered a steak salad bowl ($9.25)
and my adult companion ordered an
Insane Steak & Chicken Burrito ($10.25),
which she ended up splitting with one of
her sons, who became an instant fan of
the food. My salad bowl was huge, and
it was a work of art. Jasmine rice on the
bottom, with black beans, tender mari-
nated steak, crisp greens, cheese, toma-
toes and sliced, pickled carrots. It was
all delicious and definitely a big meal in
itself. My friend said the Insane Burrito
was excellent as well, and the boys liked
their tacos and quesadillas.

You can get any of the menu items veg-
gie, but you’d be missing out. One thing

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WINE COLUMN

5 things you need to know about cabernet sauvignon

STORY BY DAVE MCINTYRE France, in the mid-1700s. Or there- Napa cabernet into the stratosphere. ably higher (15 percent or up). This is
The Washington Post abouts. For wine romanticists, that Other regions produce cabernets usually a stylistic choice by the wine-
means the Bordeaux that Thomas Jef- maker; it’s up to you to decide whether
Wine appreciation can be a snob- ferson enjoyed on his visits to the re- that are downright cheap compared you like it.
bish hobby, but it doesn’t have to be. gion in the 1780s was probably not pri- with Napa Valley. Sonoma County’s
We can love wine without being ob- marily cabernet. Alexander Valley and Sonoma Val- 4. What to eat with it: Cabernet sau-
sessed by it, and we can be knowledge- ley are prime examples, and farther vignon is high in tannins, which make
able about it without lording our supe- 2. Where it grows: To be honest, south, Paso Robles grows some top- your teeth itch after you swallow the
riority over others. almost everywhere wine grapes are notch cabernet. So does Washington wine. Tannins are a status symbol for
planted, because it is so popular. But state’s Columbia Valley. red wine, because they give it longev-
A basic knowledge of wine can keep that doesn’t mean it performs well ity in the cellar for long aging. For food
us conversant in snobbish company everywhere. It favors a temperate Other regions: Chile makes note- pairing, just remember three words:
and help us sort through the multitude “Goldilocks” climate: Not too hot, not worthy cabs (Colchagua, Aconcagua, fat cuts tannin. That’s why cab sauv
of selections on the retail shelf, while too cold. In its homeland of Bordeaux, Apalta), as does Argentina (Mendoza) is your ideal partner for grilled steaks,
still having a life. Most importantly, cabernet dominates the red wine and Australia (Coonawarra, Barossa). hamburgers, braised short ribs or any
it can enhance our experience at the blends in the Médoc and Graves, two Flintstonian slabs of beef.
dinner table, where it matters most. areas on the Left Bank of the Gironde 3. What it tastes like: Cab sauv is
Estuary, closer to the maritime influ- known for dark fruit flavors: black 5. Cabernet doesn’t match our life-
So with this column, I introduce an ence of the Atlantic. Wines labeled St. cherry, blackberry, black currant (cas- style anymore: As we move away from
occasional feature on wine’s basics, Estephe, Pauillac, St. Julien, Margaux, sis). There may also be baking spice our “meat and three” menu toward
with five things I think you should Graves, Médoc or Haut-Médoc are – anise, clove, nutmeg. Graphite is a a lower-fat diet, do we need such big
know about a wine grape or a region, likely to be at least 50 percent caber- common descriptor, especially in Bor- wines? Yes, there are lighter expres-
or some aspect of wine we may take net sauvignon. On the warmer, inland deaux; think of those No. 2 pencils you sions of cabernet, but there are also
for granted (corks, or corkscrews, for Right Bank, merlot and cabernet franc used to sharpen as a kid. other grapes that are more versatile
example). dominate the blends. with the wide range of cuisines we en-
When underripe or overcropped joy today, and more appropriate with
Our first subject is cabernet sauvi- In California, cab is king. This is (too much fruit on the vine, diluting a less meat-centric diet. I am not pre-
gnon, perhaps the world’s most popu- especially true in Napa Valley, which flavor), cab can taste green and veg- dicting the end of cabernet, by any
lar red wine grape. has become almost synonymous with etal. Herbal flavors, such as mint or means, but perhaps other wines, such
the variety. Over the past two decades, sage, can be good, and a hint of bell as cabernet franc, malbec, gamay, bar-
1. Where it’s from: Cabernet sauvi- Napa’s “cult cabs” have come to sym- pepper is fine. Same with black tea or bera and pinot noir, with their softer
gnon is the progeny of cabernet franc bolize wine mania and helped (along olive. Any flavor that just says “vegeta- tannins and palate-friendly fruit, are
and sauvignon blanc, two grapes still with other factors) drive the price of bles,” not so much. If it tastes like dried more appropriate for today. 
prominent today. It originated, prob- fruit – prunes, raisins – the grapes
ably spontaneously, in Bordeaux in were overripe, and the alcohol is prob-

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CALENDAR

Please send calendar information with a Ten Year Anniversary Gala concert with a
at least two weeks prior to your wide-ranging program at 7:00 PM on Saturday,
February 23 at the Scott Center for the Performing
event to Arts at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy, 5625
Holy Trinity Drive in Suntree. Advance tickets
[email protected] $25 at www.SpaceCoastSymphony.org or at the
orchestra’s official Brevard ticket outlet, Marine
ONGOING Bank & Trust in Suntree. Tickets $30 at the
door, free for those age 18 and younger or with
Satellite Beach Farmers‘ Market, 10 a.m. to student ID. Call (855)252-7276 for details.
5 p.m. Thursdays at Pelican Beach Park on A1A,
(321)773-6458 24 Music on the River concert of the next
generation of exceptionally talented
FEBRUARY performers, 3:30 p.m. at Riverside Pres-byterian,
3400 N. Atlantic Avenue (A1A) in Cocoa Beach.
22 Melbourne Chamber Music Society February 22-24 | 2019 State Gourd Festival of Driftwood Plaza Publix and 5 miles N of The program will feature five young musicians,
will present the Berlin Philharmonic Sebastian Inlet. including com-munity theater veteran, Sofia
Wind Quintet in a concert of the music of Reicha, 22-24 “The Freshest Kids” an Bordner, vocalist; Mircea-David Kelvin Silaghi,
Hindemith, Tomasi, Ligeti, and Taffanel at 7:30 urban-style, off-Broadway 23 Unitarian Universalist Friendship pianist; Brenton Zhang, cello; Max Reed, clarinet;
p.m. at St. Mark’s Church, Indialantic. Tickets are musical using immersive theater to tell a story Fellowship of Pineda Rummage Sale, and Eunie Bae, flute. The program will include
$35 adults, and $10 students, and are available and bring a positive message to people of all 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 3115 Friendship Place, Broadway show tunes, as well as music from
at 321-213-5100, online at melbourne chamber ages, especially teens, four performances at The Rockledge in the blue building on west side of U.S. the baroque, classical and romantic periods by
music society.org or at the door. House Church, 1520 Bottlebrush Dr, Palm Bay. 1 half mile north of Suntree Blvd. Call (321)242- composers Bach, Beethoven, Rachmaninoff and
Tickets available at www.sole180.com or $15 at 1117 for details. www.uuffpspacecoast.org Schumann. The concert is free, with a suggested
22-24 2019 State Gourd Festival, the door donation of $10. Music on the River concerts are
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 23 Space Coast Symphony Orchestra will courtesy of a partnership between the Creative
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Azan 23 Aquarina Beach and Country Club celebrate a decade of music-making Arts Foundation of Brevard, Riverside Presbyterian
Shriners Cen-ter, Eau Gallie Blvd, Melbourne. annual garage and bake sale event Church and the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra.
For more information about the Florida Gourd 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. S Highway A1A 7 miles S
Society, and to register for classes and the show, MARCH
go to www.flgourdsoc.org
2 A1A Condo Park’s Annual Flea Market &
Solutions from Games Pages ACROSS DOWN Cafe 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2780 Highway A1A,
in February 14, 2019 Edition 1 TAY 1 TOGO Melbourne Beach. Inside and Outside Tables.
3 BULL 2 YOLK Call (321)327-8608.
5 MATT 3 BUFFOONERY
8 GOLDFISH 4 LUSTRE 2 The Downtown Melbourne Botanical
10 RING 6 AGITATED Festival showcasing plant and garden
11 OAK 7 TOGETHER vendors offering trees, plants, decorative items
13 APART 9 OASIS and more, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot of
14 DISHONEST 12 RATIONALLY the 1900 Building on U.S. 1. Nearby parking and
16 ASP 14 DAYDREAM event entrance are free to the public.
17 EVE 15 SPACIOUS
19 EMBROIDER 18 VEGAN 2 Second Annual Southern Squall Music
21 DECOR 20 BUREAU Festival, noon to 9 p.m. at Ryckman Park in
22 HAS 22 HEAT Melbourne Beach. Fun filled family day featuring
24 EROS 23 STEW 3 amazing bands benefiting the Guitars4Vets,
25 HELLBENT Genesis House and our Ryckman Park upkeep.
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27 QUAY
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Contact Lillian Belmont, 321-604-7833 [email protected].

Riverfront condo offers
spectacular sunset views

3220 River Villa Way, No. 15 in Melbourne Beach: 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 1,875-square-foot
condominium offered for $399,900 by Michael F. Belcher, Coldwell Banker Paradise: 305-798-1564

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REAL ESTATE

Rsuinvesreftrovnietwcsondo offers spectacular

STORY BY BRENDA EGGERT BRADER CORRESPONDENT there is a handy closet to the right,
with the kitchen to the left.
Grab your cold drink after work and
walk a few steps out onto one of three Walk through the open kitchen to
balconies at 3220 River Villa Way, No. your spacious living room, complete
15 to enjoy a magnificent sunset view with two sets of sliding glass
over the famous Indian River Lagoon. doors. One set of sliders faces west,
overlooking the river and opening
Located in the Beach Woods devel- onto a generous balcony that runs the
opment, a gated community tucked length of the home. Because this is
back in from State Road A1A, the a corner unit, the balcony continues
3-bedroom, 2-bath, 1,875-square-foot and wraps around to the right where
condominium enjoys a perfect river the other set of living room sliders
setting in a quiet, attractive neigh- open, taking in a view of community
borhood. pool and landscaped grounds.

Coldwell Banker Paradise listing The living room also features a built-
agent Michael Belcher said residents in television niche with cupboard
in the neighborhood are “a good mix storage below. A wet bar complete
of young adults and older adults, in- with mini refrigerator is convenient
cluding some snowbirds.” for entertaining and supplying drinks
to the balcony seating areas.
Relaxation is clearly an option here,
but if you want to be active, there is Plantation shutters give the room
a nice array of amenities, including a Florida feel and provide privacy
tennis and basketball courts, a when wanted. Ceramic floor tile runs
clubhouse with fitness room and two throughout the freshly painted unit.
heated community swimming pools.
Clubhouse activities include parties Dolphins, manatees and pelicans
and social nights. Beach access is inhabit the river, and there is a fishing
provided to homeowners. pier directly below No. 15.

Belcher said units in the building The spacious kitchen, recently
“don’t come up for sale very often. ... remodeled with white appliances,
The last time one opened for sale was features several work areas with
a few years ago.” engineered countertops and a large
peninsula workspace facing the living
Built in 1985, the condominium room. A breakfast bar with seating for
houses garage space on the entry four adds extra seating and a place for
level, with enough room for one car entertaining. Maple wood cupboards
and storage space. are featured throughout the kitchen
with solid and decorative glass fronts.
Entrance to the condominium
is through an attractive foyer, with Opposite the kitchen in a short
access to units via an elevator that hallway is a massive white china
requires a security code to operate. and linen cabinet that fits perfectly

Upon entering the foyer at unit 15,

Barrier Island Newsweekly THE MELBOURNE Thursday, February 21, 2019 35

REAL ESTATE

VITAL STATISTICS
3220 RIVER VILLA WAY,
MELBOURNE BEACH

in a niche that will be left by the full-size washer and dryer perfectly of the river, plenty of sunlight and a Neighborhood:
homeowner who has downsized to located for laundry day. Juliet balcony with pool view. The Beach Woods Phase 7
another residence. Swing open the master bathroom is highlighted by a
doors of the hall closet and find a The master bedroom and bath are Year Built: 1985
off the main living space with a view CONTINUED ON PAGE 39 Construction:
Concrete block/stucco
Architecture: Modern
Home size: 1,875 square feet
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2

Pools: 2
View: Wide open views of the

Indian River Lagoon
Additional features:
Fishing pier, two community
pools, tennis and basketball
courts, exercise room, recently
installed white kitchen
appliances, three balconies.

Listing agency:
Coldwell Banker Paradise

Listing realtor:
Michael F. Belcher,

305-798-1564
Listing price: $399,900

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REAL ESTATE

Real Estate Sales on South Brevard island: Feb. 8 to Feb. 14

Real estate sales picked up last week in ZIP codes 32951, 32903 and 32937. Satellite Beach led the way with
9 sales, followed by Melbourne Beach and Indialantic reporting 5 each, and Indian Harbour Beach with 2.
Our featured sale this week was of an oceanfront condo with spectacular views in Melbourne Beach. The
most recent asking price for unit 704 at 5635 South Highway A1A was $899,000, and the sale closed on Feb.
8 for $880,000.
Both the seller and the purchaser in the transaction were represented by Gibbs Baum and David Settgast
of Treasure Coast Sotheby’s.

SALES FOR 32951

SUBDIVISION ADDRESS LISTED ORIGINAL MOST RECENT SOLD SELLING
ASKING PRICE ASKING PRICE PRICE
$1,300,000
$472,000
SUNSET SHORES SUBD 208 RIVERSIDE DR 11/5/2018 $1,475,000 $1,375,000 2/12/2019 $365,000
STERLING HS MLBRN P3 6309 S HWY A1A 353 12/12/2018 $494,000 $494,000 2/8/2019
LES VILLAS AT AQUARI 929 AQUARINA BLVD 1/15/2019 $379,000 $379,000 2/8/2019 $413,000
$405,000
SALES FOR 32903 $339,000

INDIALANTIC BY SEA 107 7TH AVE 12/28/2018 $430,000 $430,000 2/13/2019 $335,000
SEASIDE SUBDIVISION 140 WATERS EDGE LN 12/16/2018 $424,900 $424,900 2/8/2019 $333,000
OCEAN SD VIL P1 P9B1 411 WHELK PL 7/4/2018 $369,900 $354,900 2/14/2019 $285,000

SALES FOR 32937

CRESTHAVEN SAT BCH 2 275 CHERRY CIR 5/23/2018 $385,000 $335,000 2/8/2019
COQUINA PALMS 274 COASTAL HILL DR 9/1/2018 $339,900 $339,900 2/8/2019
SILVER SANDS CNDO P1 295 HIGHWAY A1A 507 11/1/2018 $339,000 $334,000 2/8/2019

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SERVING BREVARD FOR
33 YEARS

$439,900

BEAUTIFUL AQUARINA
GOLF VILLA

BRAND NEW KITCHEN
APPLIANCES

LOVELY FLOWING FLOOR
PLAN OVERLOOKS

GOLF COURSE & LANAI

$314,900

CHARMING BEACH WOODS
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REAL ESTATE

Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Sunset Shores Subd, Address: 208 Riverside Dr Subdivision: Ocean Sd Vil P1 P9B1, Address: 411 Whelk Pl

Listing Date: 11/5/2018 Listing Date: 7/4/2018
Original Price: $1,475,000 Original Price: $369,900
Recent Price: $1,375,000 Recent Price: $354,900
Sold: 2/12/2019 Sold: 2/14/2019
Selling Price: $1,300,000 Selling Price: $339,000
Listing Agent: Brian Greene Listing Agent: Judith Kaiser

Selling Agent: Treasure Coast Sotheby’s Intl Selling Agent: National Realty of Brevard

Thomas Donnelly Jerry Roberts

RE/MAX Alternative Realty Curri Kirschner R. E. Grp. LLC

Subdivision: S Patrick Shores 5S, Address: 172 Eden Ave Subdivision: Montecito Phase 2A, Address: 763 Ventura Dr

Listing Date: 8/31/2018 Listing Date: 1/13/2019
Original Price: $255,000 Original Price: $255,000
Recent Price: $235,000 Recent Price: $255,000
Sold: 2/8/2019 Sold: 2/8/2019
Selling Price: $230,000 Selling Price: $257,000
Listing Agent: Jason & Jaimie Engle Listing Agent: Susan Tillman

Selling Agent: Dale Sorensen Real Estate, Inc Selling Agent: RE/MAX Elite

Sylvia Cooney P.A. Gibbs Baum

Coldwell Banker Paradise Treasure Coast Sotheby’s Intl

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REAL ESTATE

Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Les Villas At Aquarina, Address: 929 Aquarina Blvd Subdivision: Sterling Hs Mlbrn P3, Address: 6309 S Hwy A1A 353

Listing Date: 1/15/2019 Listing Date: 12/12/2018
Original Price: $379,000 Original Price: $494,000
Recent Price: $379,000 Recent Price: $494,000
Sold: 2/8/2019 Sold: 2/8/2019
Selling Price: $365,000 Selling Price: $472,000
Listing Agent: Cathy DiPalma Listing Agent: Laura Dowling Roy

Selling Agent: Coldwell Banker Res. R.E. Selling Agent: Premier Properties Real Estate

Cathy DiPalma Michael & Erika Rogers

Coldwell Banker Res. R.E. RE/MAX Aerospace Realty

JUST LISTED IN THE CLOISTERS! Subdivision: Seaside Subdivision, Address: 140 Waters Edge Ln

Waterfrontbrevard.com Listing Date: 12/16/2018
Original Price: $424,900
THE HOUSING MARKET IS MOVING FAST - DON’T GET LEFT BEHIND. Recent Price: $424,900
Sold: 2/8/2019
BUYING OR SELLING Selling Price: $405,000
WE’LL GET YOU WHERE YOU NEED TO GO. Listing Agent: Dee Hinkle & Vera Koon

1137150SESVHEONRTEHVAIEVWENDURE••IINNDDIIAALLAANNTTIICC,,FFLL3322990033 Selling Agent: Waterman Real Estate, Inc.

COMING SOON! Nancy Taylor
5 BEDROOMS, 4 BATHROOMS • .36 ACRES
FULLY REMODELED, STUNNING KITCHEN, SPARKLING POOL! BHHS Florida Realty
238 WATERSIDE DR • INDIAN HARBOUR BEACH, FL 32937
Subdivision: Indialantic By Sea, Address: 107 7th Ave

Listing Date: 12/28/2018
Original Price: $430,000
Recent Price: $430,000
Sold: 2/13/2019
Selling Price: $413,000
Listing Agent: Nona Swann

Selling Agent: Swann & Associates R.E., Inc.

Tracy Warren

Dale Sorensen Real Estate, Inc

Subdivision: Cresthaven Sat Bch 2, Address: 275 Cherry Cir

COMING SOON! Listing Date: 5/23/2018
4 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHROOMS • 2,467 SF Original Price: $385,000
POOL HOME LOCATED IN HARBOUR LIGHTS! Recent Price: $335,000
Sold: 2/8/2019
OUR CK PROMISE TO YOU... Selling Price: $335,000
Listing Agent: Sharon Mitchell
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GUARANTEED RESULTS Selling Agent: J. Edwards Real Estate

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 35 REAL ESTATE a tiled tub/shower combination.
The low $115-per-month HOA

fee is another attractive feature
and shopping is convenient with
Driftwood Shopping Plaza just a half
mile south of the community.

To view the property, call Michael
Belcher, of Coldwell Banker Paradise,
at 305-798-1564. 

jetted garden bathtub with sit-down
shower. The bidet and commode are
in a separate room. There’s also a
double sink vanity with lots of counter
space and a large walk-in closet.

Two bedrooms, one set up as an
office, are found off the foyer opposite
the entrance. Large enough for queen
beds, the bedrooms share a bath with

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