09/13/2019 ISSUE 37

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VOLUME 4, ISSUE 37 YOUR INDEPENDENT LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

OUR AREA WAS READY Property owners
FOR MAJOR TEST THAT facing 2.2% city
NEVER MATERIALIZED tax rate increase

BY PATRICK McCALLISTER | Correspondent Volunteers with Missionary Flights International move a pallet of water last Saturday at Treasure Coast International Airport in BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer
[email protected]
Hurricane Dorian was aimed preparation for it to be sent to the Bahamas. For more on Bahamian relief efforts, see Page 4. PHOTO: LINDA KLOORFAIN
pretty much straight at the Trea- Port St. Lucie real estate owners
sure Coast. By Sept. 3, it had proven Dorian refocuses spotlight on sand replacement face an overall property tax rate of
itself to be a monster storm in the $25.21 per $1,000 of assessed val-
Bahamas evoking memories of An- BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer must figure out a way to raise $1 million per year ue on their annual tax bills this fall,
drew and other storied hurricanes. [email protected] to replace sand washing off the beaches between one of the highest in the state.
Then came the northerly turn that Normandy Beach and the Martin County line.
spared Florida and St. Lucie West Hurricane Dorian spared Hutchinson Island That represents an increase
from catastrophic damage. beaches from a wipeout that would have required Several visitors to the “South County Beaches” of about 55 cents, or 2.2 percent,
emergency sand and dune restoration. in the aftermath of Dorian said they believe all compared to the current fiscal
“From Friday (Aug. 30) through county property owners should chip in to help the year’s overall property tax rate of
the storm event, we received a lit- But St. Lucie County officials and taxpayers still $24.67 $1,000 of assessed value,
tle over two inches of rain,” said island property owners pay for beach preliminary tax notices show.
Dennis Pickle, district manager of Waveland Beach. PHOTO: GEORGE ANDREASSI restoration.
the St. Lucie West Services District. The municipal, county and
“That’s all we recorded.” “We all use the beaches, so we should state taxing agencies are finalizing
all pay for them to stay beautiful,” said their property tax rates and bud-
But “we got very prepared for Kelly White of Port St. Lucie, who was gets this month for the 2019-2020
(Dorian),” he added. visiting Waveland Beach with her tod- fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1.
dler. “A little bit of extra tax, a few cents
There were two new things in on $1,000, it’s not a bad idea.” St. Lucie County’s aggregate
place for the 2019 North Atlantic millage rate for 2018-2019 was
hurricane season. Dorian was the Among the options county commis- $22.84 per $1,000 of assessed val-
first time services district employ- sioners are considering is increasing the ue, highest in the state, county re-
ees were on hand at St. Lucie Coun- tax rate for the county’s Erosion District, cords show. The average for Flor-
ty’s Emergency Operation Center ida’s 67 counties was $16.52 per
during a state of emergency. CONTINUED ON PAGE A6 $1,000 of assessed value.

“There was such great commu- CONTINUED ON PAGE A6
nication between the district, the
city and the county EOC,” Pick- A BOOST IN EFFORTS
le said. “The county invited us to ON ANIMAL CONTROL
have a seat at their table.”
BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer
Thomas Stirtzinger, the assistant [email protected]
utilities director, was at the coun-
ty’s emergency operations center The Port St. Lucie city govern-
for a few nail-biting days, Pickle ment is taking on more responsibil-
said. As the EOC got storm up- ity for pet dogs and cats in the city.
dates, Stirtzinger passed them onto
others at the services district. The City Council voted unani-
mously Monday to authorize City
This was also the first major Manager Russ Blackburn to insti-
storm since the district did the 6B tute a pilot trap, neuter, vaccinate
relocation project. During Thanks- and release program to address
giving week last year, the district concerns about feral cats in the city.

CONTINUED ON PAGE A4 The council also voted unani-

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CITY CHEERS RESIDENTS’ LEVEL OF STORM PREPAREDNESS

BY PATRICK McCALLISTER | Correspondent Dorian passed Florida. “My storm experi- Pensacola and Panama City. No recorded 29. That was to reduce debris that’s haz-
ence has its genesis with Andrew. That’s my storm has ever done exactly all that. But, ardous in wind and flooding. On Aug. 30
On Tuesday, Aug. 27, the City of Port St. frame of reference.” all of the elements have happened among there was a special meeting of the Port
Lucie issued its first Tropical Storm Dorian various storms. St. Lucie City Council to declare a state
update. The storm was passing over Saint Among the about 4,800 Guard mem- of emergency. The city issued Hurricane
Lucia, part of the Lesser Antilles, a little bet- bers eventually activated for Dorian were For example, the 1903 Atlantic hurricane Dorian UPDATE #4 that day recommend-
ter than 1,500 miles away. Christina Proulx, members of 1st Battalion, 124th Infantry, 3 made landfall at Fort Lauderdale, passed ing residents shutter or board their homes.
the city’s emergency operations adminis- 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team. About just south of Lake Okeechobee, exited the The next day St. Lucie County opened
trator, said people took notice quickly. 2,500 of them had just gotten back from state near Tampa Bay and made a second emergency shelters.
summer training in Mississippi; the 1st Bat- landfall at Panama City.
“Residents took this very, very seriously, talion, 124th Infantry has elements in Fort A couple days later, Dorian made land-
as did the city,” she said. “That’s what we al- Pierce, West Palm Beach and Cocoa. Chauncey was in common company fall and famously stalled as a powerful
ways want to see.” fearing that Dorian was going to be the pro- storm over the Bahamas – the emergency
Dorian famously intensified rapidly. verbial big one. Sarah Prohoska, the city’s planners’ nightmare scenario. Proulx said
The storm quickly gained strength and Within a couple days of the Guard’s activa- assistant communications director, said she watched on with a mixture of histor-
graduated to Hurricane Dorian. tion, Dorian hit Saffir-Simpson scale Cat- the emergency communications website, ic storms in mind. The 1992 Andrew, of
egory 5 status and windspeeds just kept www.cityofpsl.com/dorian, was quickly course, with its wind damage, but also the
On Aug. 28, Gov. Ron DeSantis issued increasing, eventually hitting 185 mph. popular, as were Dorian-related posts on 2008 Tropical Storm Fay, a slow-moving,
Executive Order 19-189 declaring a state Chauncey started thinking about the Na- the city’s social media pages. erratic storm that flooded much of Flori-
of emergency in several Florida counties, tional Guard’s catastrophic planning sce- da. About 8,000 homes in St. Lucie County
including St. Lucie. In a press release the nario. “Our social media posts were reaching were significantly flooded damaged in that
governor urged “all Floridians on the East about 10,000 people,” Prohoska said. “Some storm. Proulx took comfort from the anec-
Coast to prepare for impacts, as the lat- “For the first time that I can recall it real- were reaching 12,000, 15,000 people.” dotal evidence that people in Port St. Lucie
est forecasts from the National Hurricane ly looked like that’s what we were fixing to had largely readied for exactly the sort of
Center project Hurricane Dorian will make have,” he said. For the first time the city used Facebook’s storm she was picturing.
landfall on Florida’s East Coast as a major live-stream app for hurricane briefings.
hurricane.” The catastrophic planning scenario is “We feel so proud and thankful for what
a proposed Category 5 hurricane hitting “We used Facebook Live to do some the residents did,” she said.
Brig. Gen. Paul B. Chauncey III and one of the most populated areas of South briefings in the days with the most intense
others in the Florida National Guard were Florida, slowing to dump so much water action,” she said. “Those were very popu- Dorian resumed its advance toward Flor-
called up to ready for Dorian. He’s the as- on Lake Okeechobee that its dikes breach, lar. Residents were able to directly ask (city ida on Sept. 3 – then turned northward.
sistant adjutant general for training instal- then turning northwest to hit Tampa. That officials) questions that were answered Dennis Pickle, the district manager, said
lations and programs. His job is to imagine hypothetical storm then regains strength right away.” the St. Lucie West Services District’s weath-
the worst and get ready for it. and moisture in the Gulf of Mexico before
making a second Florida landfall around The city opened four self-service yard CONTINUED ON PAGE A4
“I’ve been doing this business for a long waste collection sites, including one at
time,” Chauncey told St. Lucie Voice after McChesney Park in St. Lucie West, on Aug.

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MAJOR TEST AVERTED BAHAMIAN RELIEF: BE GENEROUS ... AND CAREFUL

CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1

closed part of Southwest Cashmere Boule- Following the devastation of the Baha- Sharon Fracer listens as Gayle Gilmore, donated goods coordinator for Missionary Flights International, instructs
vard, just north of St. Lucie West Boulevard, mas wrought by Hurricane Dorian, res- volunteers on how to pack boxes of donated supplies for the flights to the Bahamas last Saturday. PHOTO: LINDA KLOORFAIN
to do that work to speed storm drainage on idents and businesses alike in St. Lucie
the northeast side of St. Lucie West. That in- County and elsewhere have joined forces food; Pedialyte – powder; milk – powder; zation is legit, visit or call the following:
cludes the intersection of Cashmere and St. to take up collections of items to assist in Children’s Tylenol; protein bars; nuts; trail  www.800HelpFLA.com or call 1
Lucie West boulevards, where two grocery the relief effort. mix; dried fruit; peanut butter.
and two hardware stores are situated – the (800) HELP-FLA – Check-A-Charity.
kinds of stores folks need most after storms. And while agencies encourage residents NOT ACCEPTED AT  www.Give.org – Better Business Bu-
to be generous in their donations, law en- MISSIONARY FLIGHTS
Additionally, the Lake Harvey Stormwater forcement continues to remind would-be reau’s Wise Giving Alliance.
Storage Project, which was dedicated in Jan- donors to be mindful of potential scams. Bottled water; canned goods; clothing;  www.CharityNavigator.org – Charity
uary last year, is online for the next big storm cash.
to hit the Treasure Coast. Construction start- “There are scam artists seeking to prof- Navigator.
ed in the spring of 2017. It wasn’t completed it from your compassion,” read a social DON’T GET SCAMMED
for Hurricane Irma in September that year. media post from the Port St. Lucie Police In Florida, charities must register with If you’ve been scammed, file a com-
Pickle said 2018’s Hurricane Isaac, which Department. “Ensure that the charity is plaint with the Florida Attorney General’s
didn’t hit Florida directly, did dump some legitimate. Vet the organization BEFORE the Florida Department of Agriculture and Office: www.MyFloridaLegal.com or call 1
rain on the area, but not as much as Lake you give.” Consumer Services. To check if an organi- (866) 9-NO-SCAM. 
Harvey is built to handle.
Groups are collecting a host of items to ­– DEBBIE CARSON
Also online is the Basin 4E-5 interconnect be sent over to the Bahamas. The Sheriff’s
project, which is bounded within Cashmere Office is working with Missionary Flights
and St. Lucie West boulevards and the Ron- International to airlift the items where the
ald Reagan Turnpike. Lake Harvey and the most need to go.
4E-5 interconnect together should move
about 5 inches of rainwater off St. Lucie West “Our community has overwhelmingly
Boulevard between Cashmere and Bethany been supportive of our relief supply drive
Drive during a 100-year rain event. for the Bahamas,” the St. Lucie Sheriff’s Of-
fice announced on its facebook page. As of
Pickle said as Dorian approached, the dis- Sept. 5, two truck-loads had already been
trict was bracing for the proverbial big one. shipped to the islands.

“We were hearing anything from 12 to 19 The Sheriff’s Office recommends dona-
inches (of rain) for the full seven-day peri- tions be dropped off directly to Missionary
od,” he said. Flights International at the St. Lucie Coun-
ty Airport or make a financial donation via
Pickle added that despite optimism in the www.MissionaryFlights.org/give.
system upgrades, no one at the district was
rooting for a bigger system check. “We don’t REQUESTED ITEMS FOR
really care to have the test,” he said. MISSIONARY FLIGHTS’ DELIVERIES

Still, Dorian was an education. The district Toilet paper; bar soap; deodorant; fem-
has hydraulic gates to move water out of the inine hygiene; diapers; baby wipes; baby
area into the broader stormwater systems in
St. Lucie. It had opened them to reduce lo- CITY’S DORIAN RESPONSE had gotten reports of little damage from Treasure Coast on Sept. 26 in 2004. The
cal water levels before Dorian’s anticipated Dorian anywhere in Florida. massively deadly Lake Okeechobee hurri-
landfall on the Florida Peninsula. Pickle said CONTINUED FROM PAGE A3 cane did the same on Sept. 17, 1928. At least
in the future that will probably be done earli- “It’s been minimal,” he said. “I think the 2,500 drowned in that historic storm when
er than it was this time. er station recorded wind speeds up to 45 last report I heard, the biggest concern we the lake flooded southward.
mph and rainfall at 6/10ths of an inch in a have as a state is beach erosion.”
“The more you drop the gates and the low- 24-hour period as Dorian went by the Trea- Major hurricanes that have hit Florida in
er the water levels get, the longer it takes for sure Coast. But, remember, his job is to imagine the October include Michael, last year, Wilma
water to leave the system,” he said. worst. He wants no one in Florida relaxing in 2005, Opal in 1995, King in 1950, and the
The city closed its emergency operations their guards. 1944 Cuba-Florida hurricane. There were
According to the district’s weather station, center on Sept. 4. No major damage was also large October hurricanes that hit the
the most rainfall in a 24-hour period during reported. Chauncey said, at press time, he “We still have half of the (North Atlantic state in 1909 and 1906. 
Dorian was about 6/10ths of an inch. Wind hurricane) season to go,” Chauncey said.
gusts never exceeded 45 mph. 
Hurricane Jeanne made landfall on the



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SAND REPLENISHMENT PROPERTY TAXES for $5,193.80 this year. reduction from the current year’s rate.
Voters approved a $1 increase in the The Port St. Lucie City Council is hold-
CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1
school district property tax rate to pay for ing a final public hearing Sept. 23 on
which charges property owners throughout A typical Port St. Lucie homeowner’s teachers’ raises, additional school secu- the proposed $450 million budget and
the county 9-1/4 cents per $1,000 of assessed overall property tax bill would increase by rity and more psychological services. But property tax rate of $6.07 per $1,000 of
value to help pay for beach maintenance. $260.66 for 2020, compared to the current there is only a 79-cent rate increase on assessed value.
year, if the agencies approve the proposed preliminary tax notices.
The commissioners are also considering tax rates during public hearings. The council lowered the city property
establishing a special taxing district and a The School Board held a public hearing tax rate by about 23 cents from the cur-
special assessment district for the 3-mile- The owner of a home with a taxable val- Tuesday on the property tax rate of $7.12 rent year.
long stretch between Normandy Beach and ue of $200,000 paid $4,933.14 in property per $1,000 of assessed value and $613.8
the Martin County line. Real estate there taxes for 2019. million budget for 2019-2020. The South Florida Water Management
accounts for about 5 percent of St. Lucie District board lowered its rate by about 1
County’s taxable value. “I’d be supportive Taking into account a 3 percent in- St. Lucie County commissioners are cent to 28 cents per $1,000 of assessed val-
of starting the process whether we’re levy- crease in the consumer price index, the holding a final public hearing Sept. 19 on ue. All other property tax rates remained
ing or not because we’re running out of owner of a home with a taxable value of a $587.9 million budget and property tax the same or 2019-2020.
time,” said Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky $206,000 will receive a property tax bill rate for unincorporated areas of $8.88 per
during the Aug. 13 meeting. $1,000 of assessed value. That’s a 2-cent Tax bills are mailed out in late October
and are due by March 31. 
The commissioners have until the end
of the year to approve a Municipal Services County Attorney Dan McIntyre. officials to establish the public beach es. “It’s not fair that just because you live
Taxing Unit for property taxes and/or a Mu- “You might end up doing both,” McIn- accesses, said Coastal Engineer Joshua on the beach you have to pay for it,” Porter
nicipal Services Benefit Unit for special as- Revord. said. “I think it would make more sense to
sessments. St. Lucie County must raise $53 tyre said during the Aug. 13 meeting. “It do the whole county.”
million to $117 million in the next 50 years seems to me like you want to keep all your If the effort is completely successful, the
to pay for three major sand restorations on options open.” Army Corps would pay $14.8 million, the But Nester said the beachfront property
the South County Beaches, county records state would pay $5.2 million and St. Lucie owners should be required to allow public
show. That includes a $22.8 million project The county might be able to reduce its County would pay $2.8 million. The project access to the beaches, if all county property
set to begin in summer 2021. share of the costs by up to $5.5 million by cost may also be cut to $17 million from owners help pay to replace the sand in front
establishing three new public beach ac- $22.8 million if inflation and contingency of their real estate.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is re- cesses with parking lots between Norman- estimates can be reduced, Revord said.
quiring the county to pay $5 million of its dy Beach and the Martin County line. “The only problem I have with every-
$8.3 million share of the costs by July 1, Two visitors to Dollman Beachside park, body paying, as long as the people who
2021. The federal government is paying $8 The new accesses were proposed be- Carolyn Nester of Lakewood Park and Ka- live in the condos are trying to make a law
million and the state provided $6.5 million. tween the Empress and Princess condo- tie Porter of Port St. Lucie, said they were that we can’t sit on the beaches, they’re
miniums, at the Miramar condominium pleasantly surprised Hurricane Dorian trying to privatize it – I don’t think that’s
The new special assessment and/or and at the Turtle Reef Club, county records didn’t cause more damage to the dunes. fair,” Nester said.
property tax could be used to finance the show.
$5 million payment to the Army Corps, said But they offered differing ideas about “These are county beaches. I think they
County officials are coordinating with who should pay to keep sand on the beach- should be open to everybody.” 
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IN LOVING MEMORY 2 SHOT, 2 NABBED, 2 SOUGHT IN
PORT ST. LUCIE HOME INVASION
CHRISTINA R. ZELENKE, 48 Trustee. He was also an active member
Tradition of the Port St. Lucie Anglers Club. BY DEBBIE CARSON | Staff Writer thorities. The ages of the older victims were
[email protected] not released, nor their relationship to the
Christina Rose Zelenke, 48, of Tradi- He was an accomplished guitarist 12-year-old.
tion in Port St. Lucie passed away unex- and was well know for his rendition of A 12-year-old child called for help while
pectedly Friday, Aug. 30, at Lawnwood “It’s a Wonderful World” in the style of at least four suspects broke into the home The suspects covered their heads and fac-
Regional Medical Center in Fort Pierce. Louie Armstrong. He had also written and opened fire on those inside, shooting es with hoodies and masks before entering
She was born in New Brunswick, N.J., several songs. two victims and threatening the life of a the home. They stole what police quantified
to Frank and Justine Turak. third. The incident happened in the Morn- as a “large amount of cash” before fleeing
He enjoyed cruising, camping, boat- ingside neighborhood and has resulted in the scene in a white Toyota Camry.
Christina was raised in Monroe ing and traveling. the arrest of two suspects and the search for
Township, N.J., and graduated from two others. Responding officers spotted the suspect
Monroe Township High School in 1989. Survivors include his wife of 33 vehicle and pursued it into Fort Pierce,
years, Mary Lou Cannata; his step- “The Port St. Lucie Police Department is where it was eventually stopped. Four sus-
Christina married the love of her life, sons, Michael Grassullo of North Bab- utilizing every resource available to us, as pects bailed out of the vehicle – two were
John Zelenke, and they started their life ylon, N.Y., and Marc Grassullo of Port we continue to investigate/locate the other immediately apprehended while the other
together while living in Monroe town- St. Lucie; his stepdaughter, Gina Marie suspects involved,” the agency said in a pre- two remain at large.
ship. They moved to the Treasure Coast Fedoryk of Hicksville, N.Y.; his moth- pared statement. “Police do not believe this
of Florida in 1993, living in Stuart and er, Anita Hixon of Port St. Lucie; his was a random act of violence.” The arrested suspects are Robert Jamall
Port St. Lucie. Together they had two sister, Christine (husband, Benedetto) Burnadette, 22, and Collin Levi Woodard,
children, Michael and Jessica. Christi- Sinatra of Commack, N.Y.; his sister-in- According to the Port St. Lucie Police 21. Both face charges that include home
na was a true free spirit and a support- law, Pam Cannata of Boca Raton, Fla.; Department, the home invasion and shoot- invasion robbery with a deadly weapon
ive band mom. seven grandchildren; two nieces; and a ing happened around 10 p.m. Wednesday, and two counts of aggravated battery with
great-nephew. Sept. 4. Multiple suspects entered the home a deadly weapon. Woodard faces an addi-
She loved the building and con- through a rear patio door and demanded tional charge of possession of a firearm by a
struction industry. Working as an office PATRICIA ANN RIVERA, 57 money from the victims. convicted felon.
manager for Groza Builders in Port St. Port St. Lucie
Lucie; the go-to girl for Forward Elec- Two male victims were shot during the Police found an undisclosed amount of
tric & A/C Inc. in Palm City, and most Patricia Ann Rivera, 57, of Port St. robbery. One sustained approximately six money in the Camry, along with a handgun,
recently office manager at McKinado’s Lucie passed away on Sept. 4 with gunshot wounds to his upper and lower black latex gloves and black masks.
Welding & Fabrication in Port St. Lucie her loving husband by her side. Patri- torso. He remains in an area hospital for
for the past five years. cia was born in Fort Bragg, N.C., and treatment. The other was shot in the lower No further information was provided giv-
moved to Port St. Lucie in 2003, coming buttocks and was treated and released from en the active nature of the investigation.
She is survived by her husband of from Weston, Fla., and previously New the hospital.
23 years, John Zelenke; children, Mi- York City. Those who have any information relating
chael Zelenke and Jessica Zelenke, The robbers threatened to kill the fe- to the case are encouraged to contact Det.
both of Port St. Lucie; mother, Jus- Patricia loved spending time with male victim, but she was ultimately left Meyer by calling 772-807-4400 or remain
tine (husband, Paul) Elvidge of Jensen her family, traveling, and swimming in uninjured, as was the child who called au- anonymous and call Treasure Coast Crime
Beach; father, Frank (significant other, her saltwater pool. She enjoyed eating Stoppers at 1-800-273 TIPS. 
Patricia) Turak of Lake Ariel, Pa.; sis- seafood and dancing with her husband.
ter, Karyn (husband, Joseph) Ridgely Cops chasing Popeye’s Chicken thief
of Port St. Lucie; nephews, Zach and Her big heart and contagious smile
Alex Ridgely of Port St. Lucie; as well lit up a room and she would go above A burglar helped himself to the
as many friends, extended family and and beyond for anyone she considered cash register and fridge at the Popeye’s
coworkers. a friend. She was a positive energy that Chicken on SW Port St. Lucie Boule-
loved decorating for the holidays and vard on Labor Day, police said.
STEVEN A.J. CANNATA, 67 cooking for loved ones.
Port St. Lucie The burglary happened shortly be-
She proudly worked in the World fore 11:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 2, and
Steven A.J. Cannata, 67, of Port St. Trade Center in the 1980s, where she the Port St. Lucie Police Department is
Lucie passed away on Aug. 31 at his met the love of her life of 34 years, and searching for the suspect.
home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he had she and her husband had three chil-
been a resident of Port St. Lucie for 15 dren together. She was a proud breast According to police, he placed a
years, coming from Westbury, N.Y. cancer survivor. She loved meeting chair under the surveillance camera
new people and making everyone she and spray painted the lens. He then
He had been an auto mechanic with met laugh. stole cash from the register, multiple
the N.Y.C. Department of Sanitation. cases of chicken, bags of chicken bat-
He also was a funeral attendant and She enjoyed working in the clerical ter, and a tray of chicken.
field representative for Forest Hills Fu- industry, but being a wife, mother/
neral Home, Palm City. grandmother and taking care of her Footage from the camera shows the
family was her life work. suspect to be a black male of medium
He was a member of and Eucharis- build who was wearing jeans, a long-
tic Minister at Holy Family Catholic She will be dearly missed. sleeve black hooded shirt, dark-colored
Church, Port St. Lucie, and previously Survivors include her loving hus- socks and slide-style shoes.
was a member of Holy Family Catholic band of 34 years, George Rivera Jr.;
Church, Levittown, N.Y. sons, Anthony Rivera of Port St. Lucie, Police said there were no signs of
and Christopher Rivera of Charleston, forced entry into the eatery.
He was a Fourth Degree Knight with S.C.; daughter, Tiffany (Giezi) Blanco
the St. Francis of Assisi Assembly 3117 of Port St. Lucie; grandchildren, Noah Anyone with information regarding
of the Knights of Columbus, and held Blanco of Port St. Lucie and Maya Ri- the burglary is encouraged to contact
the offices of Pilot and Faithful Nav- vera of Port St. Lucie; sisters, Wendy Det. R. Rodriguez by calling 772-873-
igator. As a knight with Father Omer Housman of Orlando, Veralynn Hous- 6524. To remain anonymous, call Trea-
Brauner Council #12159 of the Knights man of Orlando and Denise (Alex) sure Coast Crime Stoppers 800-273-
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TRITON SUB DOCUMENTS CONDITION OF THE TITANIC

BY SUE COCKING | Staff Writer the Limiting Factor and its support ship are en route to A side view of the Titanic as it rests now at the
their final plunge – the never-before-explored Molloy bottom of the North Atlantic. Inset, the bow of
The Sebastian-built Triton submarine that recently Deep in the Arctic Ocean.
plunged to the world’s deepest spot in the Pacific’s Mar- the ill-fated passenger ship that sank in 1912.
ianas Trench has just completed another historic mis- A crew of scientists and documentarists have accom-
sion: five manned dives to shoot 4K video of the RMS panied Lahey, Vescovo and their colleagues through- sale for $48.2 million, including its support vessel and
Titanic on the bottom of the North Atlantic. out the worldwide expedition. The scientists will pub- equipment.
lish their findings from objects and biological samples
Triton president Patrick Lahey of Vero Beach piloted they’ve collected. The video crew will produce a five- Lahey wrote that several people and entities have al-
three of the dives to 12,500 feet earlier this month – the part documentary to air on the Discovery Channel later ready expressed interest.
first time in 14 years anyone has visited the world’s most this year.
famous shipwreck. Lahey and his exploration team “There’s something powerful about the visceral expe-
aboard the Limiting Factor, including Dallas financier At the voyage’s conclusion the sub, which took more rience of diving in a submersible,” he wrote.
Victor Vescovo who commissioned the sub, captured than three years to design and build, will be put up for
very high-resolution video that will be used to produce “It stays with you and changes you. Presumably, the
3-D models of the sunken luxury liner. existence of the Triton 36,000/2 will encourage more
expeditions like the Five Deeps and create a kind of ex-
The Titanic sank in 1912 about 400 miles east of New- citement in the idea of deep ocean exploration that’s
foundland after striking an iceberg during its maiden never been possible before. ‘If you build it, they will
voyage from Southampton, England to New York. More come.’” 
than 1,500 of the 2,224 on board died. The crew of the
Limiting Factor laid a wreath and conducted a memori-
al ceremony in honor of the dead.

Lahey wrote in an email, “As far as I’m concerned, the
most surprising and interesting aspect of examining the
Titanic wreck site was seeing the craft being slowly con-
sumed by the ocean while at the same time playing host
to a truly impressive and varied assortment of marine
life, which is thriving on the site even though it is 12,500
feet below the surface.”

Lahey added that it’s no surprise the steel wreck is fall-
ing apart after 107 years on the ocean floor. “Wouldn’t it
be wonderful if the ocean could find a way to do the
same thing with all the plastic we have discarded? The
wreck of the Titanic will still be around for a long time,”
he wrote.

The Titanic dive is the penultimate voyage of the
Five Deeps expedition which began exploring the five
deepest points in the world’s oceans late last year. Now

ANIMAL CONTROL neuter, vaccinate and release program on St. Humane Society of St. Lucie County, also The county has identified a temporary
Lucie County’s program. known as the Second Chance Animal Shel- site to house the animals currently under the
CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 ter, because they were unable to negotiate a care of HSSLC, but it needs to be renovated,
The two cities and the county are working new contract. county records show.
mously to update the city’s tethering regula- on uniform animal control regulations that
tions to require dog owners to provide con- will cover all three jurisdictions, said Police St. Lucie County commissioners were to The county and two cities paid HSSLC
stant supervision. The council is expected to Chief John Bolduc. vote Tuesday night to not renew or extend $520,000 this year to take in about 5,000 stray
finalize the new animal control regulations their contract with the HSSLC. dogs and cats.
during its Sept. 23 meeting. The council already decided last month
to join with St. Lucie County and Fort Pierce The commissioners agreed to work with But unresolved safety, health and financial
Port St. Lucie based its tethering law up- to formulate strategies for providing animal Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce to come up issues at HSSLC prompted the governments
date on Fort Pierce’s regulations and the trap, sheltering services starting Oct. 1. with short-term and long-term animal shel- to develop alternative plans for hundreds of
tering programs starting Oct. 1. animals in their care. 
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WHOLE GRAINS: What they are, and why they’re important

BY JENNA BIRCH | The Washington Post and germ have been removed to help extend and antioxidants. The germ is loaded with vi- says Jessica Cording, a registered dietitian
shelf life and vary texture and flavor,” says tamins, minerals, proteins and phytochemi- and integrative nutrition coach.
The government has been promoting Kelly Hogan, a registered dietitian and clini- cals, or plant-based nutrients such as pheno-
whole grains as part of a healthy diet since cal nutrition and wellness manager of Mount lic and flavonoids. The endosperm contains Fiber keeps you fuller for longer so you
the 2000 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, Sinai’s Dubin Breast Center of the Tisch Can- starchy carbs, with only a little bit of nutrient don’t overeat. Fiber also lowers the risk of
but a study from the Centers for Disease Con- cer Institute. content. long-term health conditions such as cardio-
trol and Prevention suggests we aren’t follow- vascular disease, Type 2 diabetes and obe-
ing that advice. In fact, we’re consuming less The downside is that by removing the bran Consuming whole grains is a good way to sity. “Fiber found in whole grains, especial-
than half of the recommended amount of and germ, processing also removes most of ensure you’re getting fiber and important nu- ly soluble fiber, has been shown to reduce
whole grains, which can be found in foods the fiber and nutrients found in a grain. The trients that support “countless body process- cholesterol levels by increasing excretion of
such as brown rice, whole wheat bread and bran, for example, is rich in fiber, B vitamins es that regulate our day-to-day function,” cholesterol from the body,” Hogan says. “It
even popcorn. also slows down digestion to help keep blood
sugar steady and helps keep bowels moving
According to the Department of Health regularly.”
and Human Services’ Dietary Guidelines
for 2015-2020, adults should consume six The B vitamins in whole grains, including
servings of grains daily, at least 50 percent of thiamine, niacin and riboflavin, are crucial
which should be made up of whole grains. metabolism aids. They help the body use the
The recent CDC report reveals, however, that energy found in protein, fat and carbs. Fo-
whole grains are just 15.8 percent of total late, another B vitamin, assists the body in
grain intake for the average American adult. building new red blood cells. This nutrient is
So what are whole grains, and how can Amer- especially important for pregnant women or
icans get more of them? women trying to become pregnant, reducing
the risk of some birth defects.
Grains include oat, wheat, rice, barley, rye,
bulgur, buckwheat, amaranth, farro, quinoa, The phytochemicals – many of which are
millet, sorghum, teff, triticale, farro and spelt. antioxidants – that are abundant in whole
In their whole form, they contain three parts: grains fight inflammation. Research has
the bran, the endosperm and the germ. shown that whole grain intake can reduce
the risk of death from inflammatory diseases
Most of the products on grocery store (not including heart disease or cancer).
shelves, however – think bread, pasta, white
rice, bagels, cookies and pastries – are made But when it comes to heart disease and
of refined grains rather than whole grains. cancer, whole grains are no slouches. A 2016
“Refined grains are grains in which the bran BMJ meta-analysis claimed there’s evidence

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that eating whole grains can lead to “a re- grains, rather than taking supplements or fiber, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients, with refined flour.
duced risk of coronary heart disease, car- consuming products fortified with these nu- as well as low in sugar and saturated fat; they According to the Whole Grain Council,
diovascular disease, and total cancer, and trients. “In general, getting your nutrients as are a very good choice as part of a well-bal-
mortality from all causes, respiratory dis- they naturally occur, and in less processed anced, nutrient-dense diet.” you should look for words such as “100 per-
eases, infectious diseases, diabetes, and all foods, helps ensure that you get all the nutri- cent whole [grain],” “whole [grain],” “whole
non-cardiovascular, non-cancer causes.” ents you need on a daily basis,” says Melina It’s not always easy to differentiate be- wheat,” “oats,” “stoneground whole [grain],”
Jampolis, a physician nutritionist specialist tween whole grain products and refined grain and “brown rice.” You should skip packages
It’s usually best to try to get the vitamins in California. “Many whole grains are rich in products, so it’s best to check labels. Even the that say “enriched,” “degerminated,” “wheat
and minerals you need by eating whole most rustic-looking bread might be made
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UP WITH HOPE! OPTIMISTIC WHOLE GRAINS grits, corn cakes and tortillas look for made
PEOPLE MAY LIVE LONGER “made with ‘whole grain corn’ or ‘whole grain
CONTINUED FROM PAGE A11 cornmeal’ ” on the label.
BY LINDA SEARING | The Washington Post have more friends and supportive net-
works. flour,” “bran” or “wheat germ” on the label; Oats: Steel cut and rolled oats are healthy
Seeing a partially filled glass of water these are not whole grains. whole grain options. In the case of instant
as half full, not half empty, puts you in Sometimes called positive thinkers, oats, which are still whole grain, make sure
good stead for living to age 85 or beyond. optimists expect good things to happen Wheat: As you look for whole-wheat there’s no added sugar – or skip altogether.
The most optimistic people live longer and believe they have some control over bread, pastas and crackers (cracked wheat, “Being much more processed to allow for
than the least optimistic – 15 percent outcomes. To be more positive – a trait which you see on some labels, is whole wheat much faster cooking, instant oats raise blood
longer for women, 11 percent longer for the researchers say “can be learned” – that’s simply been split open), compare sugar more quickly and have a higher glyce-
men, according to a study of 71,173 peo- common advice includes thinking about items. “Generally speaking, you want to make mic index, so they’re not as healthy as the for-
ple published in the Proceedings of the things you can be grateful for, doing one sure that a whole grain is the first ingredient mer two,” Jampolis says. “If you really want to
National Academy of Sciences. nice thing a day for someone else, social- listed,” Cording says. “Then, ideally, I recom- choose the healthiest option, choose plain
izing with positive people, being physi- mend choosing a product with at least three steel cut or rolled oats and add your own fla-
The researchers found that the most cally active, spending time outdoors and grams of fiber per serving.” vor and sweetness like cinnamon or Stevia.”
optimistic people were 50 percent to 70 smiling more. 
percent more likely to reach age 85 or old- If you’re in a bakery without product la- Other options: Other varieties classified as
er, which they called “exceptional longev- bels, ask employees how they make the bread whole grains include barley, rye, quinoa and
ity.” Though genetics has been shown to and which type of flour they use, Hogan says. buckwheat. Jampolis loves barley and quinoa
have an effect on life span, the research- “Notice the content of other grains like rye, for their nutrient profile “in side dishes and
ers wrote that “emerging evidence sug- oats and seed, as well, which are great and salads” you can whip up at home. Sorghum,
gests non-genetic factors also contrib- can also add fiber,” she says. freekeh, amaranth, millet and wheat berries
ute,” optimism among them. are also whole grains to look up if you’re feel-
Rice: Skip white rice, which is the rice ing adventurous.
The study did not determine why op- grain without its hull, bran or germ. Though
timists lived longer, but experts’ theories brown is the typical color of whole grain rice, Consuming more home-cooked meals
include that optimists (compared with including varieties such as basmati and jas- can help you balance your grain intake,
pessimists) are better able to cope with mine, whole grain versions can also be black, Hogan says. She also suggests follow-
stress, can more easily regulate their red and purple. “The arsenic in brown rice is ing more of a plant-based diet. “This, by
emotions and resulting behaviors, have a concern, especially for young children – but the way, can absolutely include animal
healthier lifestyles (including being less as long as you have a variety of whole grains products, just more plants than anything
likely to smoke or drink alcohol exces- in your diet, this should not be an issue” for else,” she says. “Start slow by opting for
sively), are more physically active and healthy adults, Jampolis says. whole grain versions of crackers; high-fi-
ber, whole grain cereal; and whole-wheat
Corn: Hogan says corn is “technically breads and pastas. Then, as you get used to
both” a vegetable and a grain. The vegetable it, you can branch out and cook with a new
is the fresh corn you would find on a cob; the grain like quinoa or farro.” 
grain is the dried kernel (making popcorn a
whole grain). When purchasing cornmeal,

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or just enjoy the indoor-outdoor aspect of the While you could entertain a host of guests yourself away from the home place, you Donald Baetzold, agent for Keller Williams
Florida lifestyle. A large Florida room (29-by- indoors, you will probably want to take the can venture to the clubhouse and the many Realty of Port St. Lucie, says that this is a
13) is just another great spot for family and party outside. There is a screened patio and amenities, indoors and out, including bil- house that exemplifies the Florida lifestyle.
friends to gather. heated, in-ground pool and spa, and you liards, an exercise room, well-stocked li-
and your guests will enjoy coming inside brary, pickleball, pool and tennis. There “You’ll love the open, spacious floor
The master suite has a bedroom that is an and out at will. are clubs and activities that make it easy to plan that can be as formal or informal as
abundant 19-by-16 and features wood-look meet neighbors and make new friends. you wish,” he said. “It’s the perfect home
laminate floors that add warmth. The suite This is PGA Village, so if you can tear for entertaining, with its new kitchen, gas

has two oversized custom closets, always a FEATURES FOR 8019 PLANTATION LAKES DRIVE fireplace, generously-sized rooms, and a
favorite of mine, and the master bath has screened, heated pool and spa. It really is
dual vanities, a large soaking tub and sepa- Neighborhood: Reserve Plantation section of PGA Village Florida living at its finest.
rate shower. There are three additional bed- Year built: 1996 • Construction: CBS
rooms that are all very spacious; one is 18- This is a house that is ideal for a family or
by-12, one is 16-by-12, and the last, used as Square footage: 3,418 sq. ft. • Total square feet: 4,104 for those who entertain frequently or have
a den, is 12-by 12. There are two additional Bedrooms: 4 • Bathrooms: 3.5 • Flooring: Ceramic tile, laminate guests for a good part of the season. There is
full baths and a half bath. an abundance of space and a welcoming feel
Security: burglar alarm, manned gate, security patrol that will make everyone feel right at home. 
Additional features: lot more than ½ acre, in-ground, heated

pool and spa, garden, golf and pool views, gas fireplace,
Community amenities: basketball, billiards, club house, exer-

cise room, library, pickleball, pool, tennis
Listing brokerage: Keller Williams Realty of Port St. Lucie
Listing agents: Donald and Lisa Baetzold, 772-618-0026

Listing price: $529,900

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TRADITION AND ST. LUCIE WEST REAL ESTATE SALES

TOP SALES OF THE WEEK

The uncertainty around Hurricane Dorian led to a slow week on the Tradition and St. Lucie West
real estate market in which a mere six single-family residences and lots changed hands.
The top sale of the week was the home at 8821 Champions Way. First listed in May for $395,000, this
3-bedroom, 4-bathroom residence sold for $385,000 on Sept. 6.
Representing the seller in the transaction was agent Megan Schoner of the Keyes Company.
Representing the buyer was agent Richard L. McKinney of Atlantic Shores Realty Expertise.

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ORIGINAL SELLING
PRICE
TOWN ADDRESS LISTED ASKING PRICE SOLD $385,000
$327,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 8821 CHAMPIONS WAY 5/1/2019 $395,000 9/6/2019 $305,888
$253,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 9211 CHAMPIONS WAY 9/8/2018 $392,900 9/4/2019 $201,000
$150,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 5833 NW LOMB COURT 5/28/2019 $319,888 9/5/2019

SAINT LUCIE WEST 5759 NW COTTON DRIVE 7/15/2019 $255,000 9/5/2019

PORT SAINT LUCIE 11452 SW PEMBROKE DRIVE 7/15/2019 $210,000 9/6/2019

PORT SAINT LUCIE 538 SW HAMPTON COURT 7/22/2019 $150,000 9/6/2019

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access to I-95. The home is tiled throughout and all windows and throughout. Gourmet super kitchen package. Double wall ovens &
slider doors are impact glass. The Kitchen has Level 2 cabinets, cooktop, GE electric profile appliances. Granite kitchen counter tops.
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9211 Champions Way, Port Saint Lucie 5833 NW Lomb Court, Port Saint Lucie

Listing Date: 9/8/2018 Listing Date: 5/28/2019
Original Price: $392,900 Original Price: $319,888
Sold: 9/4/2019 Sold: 9/5/2019
Selling Price: $327,000 Selling Price: $305,888
Listing Agent: Moira Feely-Rekus Listing Agent: William Eggeling

Selling Agent: Keller Williams Realty Selling Agent: RE/MAX 100 Riverside Inc

Jacob Bailey Jennifer Eggeling

Keller Williams Realty RE/MAX 100 Riverside Inc

5759 NW Cotton Drive, Saint Lucie West 11452 SW Pembroke Drive, Port Saint Lucie

Listing Date: 7/15/2019 Listing Date: 7/15/2019
Original Price: $255,000 Original Price: $210,000
Sold: 9/5/2019 Sold: 9/6/2019
Selling Price: $253,000 Selling Price: $201,000
Listing Agent: Robert Gawel Listing Agent: Selma Schevers

Selling Agent: ListSmart LLC Selling Agent: Berkshire Hathaway Fl Realty

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Keller Williams Realty RE/MAX of Stuart - Palm City

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NEW LISTING!

1716 SW Mockingbird Drive 8060 Kiawah Trace 10227 SW Visconti Way

MODEL Custom Built SQ. FT. 2326 MODEL - SQ. FT. 3066 MODEL Bellacerra SQ. FT. 2733
BEDS 3 BATHS BEDS 3 BATHS BEDS 3 BATHS
2 3 3.5

DINING Formal GARAGE 2+ DEN/DINING 1 GARAGE 2+ DEN/DINING 1 GARAGE 2

• Newer Kitchen Appliances 2018 • Re Surfaced Pool & Spa • Separate Attached 2 Golf • New Wall Ovens • Golf Course Home on the 7th Wanamaker • Used Only as a Winter Home

• Newer Air Conditioner 2018 • On 16thGreen of The Trails Golf Course Cart Garage • Heated Pool & Spa • Popular Bellacerra Model w/ many upgrades • Beautiful Kitchen & Living Area

• Some Impact Glass & Accordion Shutters • Newer Gas Water Heater 2017 • On 2nd Hole of Ryder Golf Course • 2 Master Baths • Located in The Front of PGA Verano • All Impact Glass

Fabulous home with many upgrades on a mature landscaped private lot in gated Fabulous home on a premium home site with expansive views of the Hard to find PGA Verano golf course home with beautiful
community. This home has been well maintained and has a great open floor plan. Incredible golf course. Prepare to be impressed as you enter the great room with golf course views! This home has been gently lived in and
views from the great room with stacking slider doors that create an expansive view of the high volume ceiling, open concept and grand outdoor views. The large boasts many wonderful upgrades.
beautiful backyard. You’ll enjoy the summer kitchen with built in grill, refrigerator and sink covered outdoor patio space is great for entertaining. This home is Offered at $559,000
for backyard pool parties. Call for a showing! Offered at $409,815 Beautifully updated with a clean modern look. Offered at $639,000

PGA VILLAGE PGA VILLAGE PGA VERANO

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9633 SW Nuova Way 10867 SW Visconti Way 9535 Avenel Lane

MODEL Giordana SQ. FT. 1600 MODEL Lago SQ. FT. 1932 MODEL Mid Ocean SQ. FT. 1732
BATHS BATHS BEDS 3 BATHS
BEDS 2 GARAGE 2 BEDS 2 GARAGE 2 2
2 2
DEN/DINING 1 DEN/DINING 1 DEN/DINING - GARAGE 2

• Circular Drive • Large Covered Back Patio w/Screen Enclosure • Pool Home • Golf Course View From Patio • Golf Course Home on Legacy #4 • Newer Washer & Dryer

• Large Lot Overlooking Lake • Hot Tub Conveys with Sale • Extended Covered Lanai • White Kitchen W/ Wall Oven & Cook Top • Granite & Stainless Kitchen • Crown Molding

• Located in The Front of PGA Verano • All Impact Glass • Picture Window Screen • All Impact Glass • Epoxied Garage Floor • Light & Bright Open Floor Plan

Fabulous home on a premium home site with expansive views of the Home has 33K in builder upgrades! Beautiful view out back with Lovely home in the heart of PGA Village on a quiet
golf course. Prepare to be impressed as you enter the great room with a spectacular pool and outside living area. This home is complete dead-end street. Offered at $319,000
high volume ceiling, open concept and grand outdoor views. The large with fans, lighting and window treatments. Offered at $465,000
covered outdoor patio space is great for entertaining. This home is
beautifully updated with a clean modern look. Offered at $339,000

PGA VERANO PGA VERANO PGA VERANO PGA VERANO PGA VERANO

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21042 SW Modena Way 10949 SW Visconti Way 10250 Azzo Lane 17068 SW Ambrose Way 10171 SW Dolce Road

MODEL Treviso SQ. FT. 1620 MODEL Lago SQ. FT. 1932 MODEL Amelia SQ. FT. 1412 MODEL Lago SQ. FT. 1932 MODEL Carina SQ. FT. 1785
BEDS BATHS BEDS 2 BATHS BEDS BATHS BEDS 2 BATHS BEDS
2 2 2 2 GARAGE 2 2 DEN 2 BATHS 2.5
2 2 2+ 2 1
DEN 1 GARAGE DEN 1 GARAGE DEN 0 DEN 1 GARAGE GARAGE 2 + Golf

• Extra Wide Yard • Screened Patio • Large backyard • Window treatments • Great Location by • Patio Out Back • Extensive • Beverage Cooler • En Suite bath in 2nd • Golf Cart Bump Out
• Great Lake Views • SS Appliances • 24 X 24 white porcelain tile • Crown molding Front Gate • Garage Has Bump Out Landscaping • Garage Storage Bedroom • Close to Front Gate
• Built 2018 • All Impact Glass • Hickory wood floor in • Beautiful Kitchen For Golf Cart • Low Voltage lighting Racks • Renovated Master Bath • All Impact Glass
bedroom & fans • Covered Front Patio • All Impact Glass • Screened Patio • All Impact Glass • Screened Back Patio
• All Impact Glass

Care free newer Verano villa with This home is in impeccable condition Wonderful carefree villa in the front Marvelous lakeside home on a quiet LISTED AND UNDER CONTRACT
upgraded cabinets, SS appliances and built in 2018. No homes are in the of PGA Verano. The great room is street with many upgrades! Lovely IN 8 DAYS!
and seamless glass shower door. Extra front of this house and backyard is very spacious and open to the kitchen area. kitchen with cooktop, wall ovens, Villa with newer air conditioner
space between villas is a special feature private. Great east back exposure with Enjoy all the resort amenities Verano has SS hood & walk-in pantry. Beautiful and remodeled master bath.
of this home. Offered at $264,000 plenty of trees and plants to enjoy on to offer at a small price. landscaping and great outside patio. Offered at $268,000
homesite. Offered at $369,000 Offered at $230,000 Offered at $394,000

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LAKE FRONT BEAUTY BRING YOUR BOAT & RV - NO HOA! RARELY AVAILABLE - GORGEOUS BELLERIVE ONE OF A KIND STUNNER W/ GOLF
In the desirable 55+community of Lake Park at Tradition! 2 bdrm plus Fantastic Palm City location! Enjoy wide water access without the FLOORPAN W/ AMAZING GOLF VIEWS!! & WATER VIEWS!!
den 2.5 bth home has MANY upgrades incl. tile on a diagonal t/o, waterfront price. 4BR/3BA/2CG home is completely renovated. Recent On one of the most desirable streets in PGA Village - This 3BR+DEN/4.5BA/2CG home Sophisticated & elegant home on arguably the best lot in all of Verano. This 3 BR +
IMPACT GLASS WINDOWS & DOORS, nice light fixtures & ceiling upgrades incl. NEW METAL ROOF in ‘19, IMPACT GLASS windows won’t disappoint! Special features incl. wood & tile floors t/o main living areas & master, DEN/3BA/3CG ‘Biella’ floor plan will CAPTIVATE you! Beautiful wood flooring, crown
fans PLUS plantation shutters! The kitchen features upgraded cabinetry and accordion shutters, septic redone in ‘18, new gutters in ‘19, newer spacious bdrms (all en-suite), coffered ceiling and more! Custom built-ins in living room molding & custom woodwork t/o. Upgraded light fixtures & ceiling fans, Hunter Douglas
T/O with 42 inch uppers, soft close feature, under cabinet lighting, AC and fenced yard. Tile t/o the home, beautiful white-washed brick & den! Gourmet kitchen with 42’ wood cabinetry, under cabinet lighting, SS appliances, blinds. Gourmet kitchen has white 42’ level 5 cabinetry, Bianco Carrera Quartz counters,
granite countertops, SS appliances and decorative backsplash! Master fireplace, updated bths, french doors leading to the screened lanai. The granite countertops and oversized butcher block center island! Spacious master suite has GE profile SS appliances, under cabinet lighting & breakfast nook! Master Suite features
suite features bay window, large walk in closet, upgraded plumbing kitchen features granite counters, stainless appliances, wood cabinetry extra cabana bath feature!!! Enjoy sweeping golf views from your screened pool & spa. 3 walk-in closets, luxurious en-suite w/ claw foot tub, frameless glass shower, separate
fixtures & huge walk in shower!! 11271 SW Lake Park and center island. 1399 SW Ibis Street RX-10501967 8821 Bally Bunion Road vanities w/ marble tops & designer lighting.10114 Nuova Way
DrPivGeA VERANO
$599,900 PGA VILLAGE $379,900 PGA VERANO $429,000 LAKE CHARLES $299,000

JUST REDUCED!

STUNNING GOLF & WATER VIEWS SPECIAL POOL HOME LOADED FORMER MODEL WITH SWEEPING POOL & SPA HOME IN LAKE CHARLES!
Meticulously maintained “Collina” floor plan. 4BR, 3.5BA, W/UPGRADES GOLF VIEWS! AMAZING POOL 3BR/3BA/2CG Courtyard Special features include newer
2.5CG home features elegant finishes T/O, a chef’s dream Spacious 3BR PLUS den, 3BA home features a Chef’s Stunning 2BR PLUS den, 2BA, ‘Isabella’ floor plan AC (2015), newer WH (2014), new pool pump (2018)
kitchen w/butler’s pantry, beautifully upgraded master-suite kitchen w/Thermador gas cook top, double ovens, with designer finishes T/O, kitchen w/SS appls, and recent flooring updates. Kitchen features granite
with frameless glass shower. The expanded & screened granite counters, SS appls, New A/C & water heater granite, impact windows & doors, sweeping golf counters, stainless steel appliances, white cabinets and
lanai is a wonderful spot to relax & enjoy the views. 2018, pool heater 2019. Oversized garage w/separate views. This is the home you’ve been waiting for! mosaic tile backsplash. 3rd BR and BA is perfect as a
RX-10544165 10143 SW Visconti Way golf cart door. Screened lanai w/heated pool, lake view. Furniture package available! guest suite or in-law apartment. Low HOA fees and
RX-10529811 9171 Pumpkin Ridge Road RX-10501967 9776 SW Nuova Way located right in the heart of SLW. Call today to view!
RX-10550371 826 SW Munjack Circle

PGA VILLAGE $329,900 Country Club Estates $234,900 TRADITION-BEDFORD PARK $289,900 PGA VILLAGE $174,900

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BEAUTIFUL LAKE VIEW HOME IN PRESIDENTIAL COVE AT LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! CASTLE PINES – GROUND
DESIRABLE GREENBRIER SUBDIVISION COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES 3BR+Den/2BA/2CG home in the heart of Tradition! FLOOR CONDO
“MidOcean” floor plan with 2BR+Den and 2.5 BA. 2BR + Den/ 2BA / 2CG POOL home features tile throughout main Walking distance to schools, shops and dining. IMPACT This 2BR, 2.5BA condo is being offered Fully
Special features include BRAND NEW STAINLESS living areas, laminate flooring in the bedrooms, a recently replaced GLASS WINDOWS & DOORS! Gourmet Kitchen Furnished/TURNKEY! Tastefully decorated with newer
KITCHEN APPLIANCES, tile t/o entire house, AC as well as a beautiful golf course view. The kitchen has granite features SS appliances, granite counters, decorative back carpet throughout and updated furnishings, screened &
fresh interior paint, phantom screen door, newer counters, stainless steel appliances and a charming breakfast nook. splash and plenty of counter space. Neutral tile in main covered lanai looks over private garden/wood view.
WH, crown molding and large extended & screened Lower HOA fees and great location make this home a wonderful living areas. Back lanai leading to fenced yard! RX-10531601 8027 Carnoustie Place
lanai. RX-10542719 7655 Greenbrier Cir. value. RX-10550590 435 SW Jefferson Circle RX-10516538 10351 SW West Park Avenue

PGA VILLAGE $348,500 JENSEN BEACH $219,900 TRADITION $254,900 PGA VILLAGE $344,900

POPULAR MEDINAH FLOORPLAN. “ATTENTION BOATERS! BOAT SLIP INCLUDED!” VICTORIA PARC - 4BR HOME SOLD
Meticulously Maintained, 3BR, RIVER CLUB – HIDDEN GEM! Bright and cheery 4BR, 2BA, 2CG home features
2.5 bath home. Beautiful kitchen that opens Beautifully cared for and updated 2BR, 2BA high ceilings, tile flooring throughout living areas GREENBRIER – GOLF COURSE VIEW
to living room featuring a breakfast bar, ss condo, tile flooring throughout, granite in kitchen with wood cabinetry including 42” uppers, Well cared for 2BR PLUS Den, 2.5BA, 2CG offers an open living
appliances & granite. Enjoy private kitchen, new vanities, frameless shower, granite counters, SS appls, screened porch. area which leads to the kitchen with new granite counters.
preserve & lake views! IMPACT windows, close distance to river RX-10531808 11447 SW Glengarry Court Backyard overlooks the golf course and has a screened lanai as
RX-10377827 8908 Champions Way RX-10543635 1600 NE Dixie Hwy, 10-207 well as a fenced yard. Updates include BRAND NEW A/C (2019),
fresh interior paint throughout and luxury vinyl flooring!
RX-10530072 7732 Greenbrier Cir

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CUSTOM POOL HOME WITH SPECTACULAR LAKE VIEWS

Privacy plus stunning views from this custom built spacious three bedroom, three bathroom on 2+ acres set back on the this beautifully landscaped
tree lined property with circular drive and over sized side load garage. Charming entry way and entry foyer open to an expansive living room,
and large formal dining room. Large custom kitchen with breakfast area and pass thru windows to the covered porch. Enjoy the long view of the
rock waterfall pool & lake from the French doors/windows. Adjacent is a grand family room with hallway leading to two guest bedrooms plus two
full baths. The master suite opens to the covered screened lanai via French doors and also boasts two walk in closets and a grand master bath.

This home has a custom builder’s touch, attention to detail in all areas. RX-10557884 $549,000

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

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CUSTOM POOL HOME WITH SPECTACULAR LAKE VIEWS Custom built 3BR, SWEEPING GOLF VIEW & PRIVATE CUL DE SAC LOT! GORGEOUS LONG LAKE VIEW 3BR, 2BA, 2CG home with lake views from SPACIOUS POOL HOME – FENCED YARD Wonderful 3BR, 2BA, 2CG home w/
3BA on 2+ acres. Large custom kitchen w/breakfast area and pass thru Windows to 3BR., 3BA and a garage that wil fit 2 cars & a golf cart! Spacious, screened the master-suite, living room & kitchen, vaulted ceilings in kitchen, living room & large open & bright kitchen, 3 sets of French-doors lead out to your screened-in lanai
covered porch. Lg LR & Formal Dining. Rock waterfal pool w/lakeview. French doors. lanai with gorgeous pool, rock waterfals & spa. dining area, master w/trey ceiling & crown molding, oversized screened-in patio. pool. Formal dining & living rooms + family room. Private preserve in your backyard.
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RX-10557884 $549,000 RX-10540181 $499,900 RX-10548238 $260,000 RX-10555227 $329,900

TRADITION - VITALIA PGA VILLAGE LAKES AT ST. LUCIE WEST PGA VILLAGE

MOVE-IN READY! LAKE VIEW! Beautiful 3 yrs young ‘Lauderdale’ model is ready METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED 3500 SQ. FT.+ CUSTOM HOME Incredible view LOCATION! LOCATION! 2BR, 2BA VILLA If you are looking for a carefree WILLOW PINES VILLA – GOLF VIEW Fuly furnished 2BR. 2ba PLUS den/
to cal home! 2BR, 2BA, kitchen w/granite, SS appls, gas range, tile flooring & privacy! Gorgeous patio w/summer kitchen, pool, spa, fountains & waterfal. Spacious lifestyle situated in a peaceful mature setting, then this is the vila for you! Split office home, Corian counters in kitchen, new refrigerator, great location close to
thru-out, IMPACT glass, screened lanai, lake view rooms, high soaring ceiling, oversized garage & whole house accordion shutters! 2BR floorplan, open kitchen, covered patio & large screened lanai community pool and backs up to the 16th hole of the Legacy.
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RX-10533207 $348,000 RX-10535236 $599,900 RX-10533777 $227,900 RX-10544437 $255,000

LAKE FOREST TRADITION - VITALIA PGA VILLAGE HOLIDAY PINES

LARGE HEATED SALTWATER POOL HOME Great opportunity for a large TRADEWINDS’ MODEL - LAKEFRONT This spacious 3BR PLUS den, 3BA SPECIAL POOL HOME LOADED W/UPGRADES Spacious 3BR PLUS den, 3BA WELCOME HOME! Located in the desired golf course community of Holiday
heated pool home in Lake Forest, 3BR, 2BA PLUS den, crown molding, Corian home boasts 11’ ceilings, master-suite is a private oasis w/breathtaking views of home features a Chef’s kitchen w/Thermador gas cook top, dble ovens, granite, SS appls. Pines. 2BR, 2BA home with a beautiful Florida room, lovely landscaped backyard
countertop, New A/C, Pool Pump, heater 2016. Preserve View the lake, dual A/C, IMPACT glass, premier lakefront lot Oversized garage w/separate golf cart door. Screened lanai w/heated pool, lake view. with mature trees & a fence.Voluntary HOA.
Michele Agrusa 772- 263- 6131 Tony Reagan 772-333-0025; Ryan Reagan 561-308-0807 Isabele Polock 772-713-3221; Elise Danielian 772-418-2992 Valerie Juno 772-214-9404
RX-10511909 REDUCED! $305,000 RX-10554823 $499,000 RX-10529811 $379,900 RX-10545817 $197,000

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OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 9/15 1-4PM - 11265 SW LAKE PARK DR Absolutely perfect “Estero” model; 2BR/2BA BEAUTIFUL LAKE VIEW HOME IN DESIRABLE GREENBRIER ‘Mid-Ocean’floor PRIVATE PRESERVE VIEW
Upgraded 2BR, 2BA PLUS den “Gulfstream” model, tile flooring throughout, kitchen w/ Line 2: S/S gourmet kitchen w/42’ cabinets & huge granite island! planwith2BR+Den,2.5BA. SpecialfeaturesincludeBRANDNEWSTAINLESSKITCHENAPPLS., Popular “Fairview” model featuring 2BR, PLUS den, 2BA, tile throughout living
granite, SS appls, wal oven, screen enclosed patio overlooks the tranquil lake. Fenced yard. Line 3: Impact glass, extended screened lanai; A MUST SEE!!! tile t/o entire house, fresh interior paint, phantom screen door, crown molding, large extended lanai. areas, kitchen with granite, SS appls, screened patio, situated on a pie shaped lot
Diane Gault 772-342-7455 Tony Reagan 772-333-0025 Isabele Polock 772-713-3221; Elise Danielian 772-418-2992 DIANE GAULT 772-342-7455
RX-10537923 $317,700 RX-10555393 $369,000 RX-10542719 $329,900 RX-10533292 $279,000

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GORGEOUS POOL/SPA HOME – LAKE VIEW This beautifuly appointed home IMMACUALTE UPDATED HOME 2BR, 2BA home w/newer kitchen featuring wood BEAUTIFUL WATER VIEW HOME IN GATED COMMUNITY 3BR, 3BA, 2.5CG CHARMING “CASITA” MODEL 2BR, 2BA PLUS den, 2CG, tile in al common
has al the bels & whistles, 3BR, 2.5BA PLUS den kitchen w/granite, SS appls, cabinets & granite counters, 18” tile thru-out, freshly painted inside, new W/H 2019, in a private setting. Community has the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, a areas, open concept floor plan with great room/dining room combo, spacious
New A/C + water heater, large screened lanai w/pool & spa. A must see! huge fenced-in backyard w/avocado, lemon & orange trees + room for a pool. 67 slip Marina and Club. Close to beach, restaurants & Club Med. kitchen w/granite, screened covered lanai overlooking the lake.
Lucy Clore 772-579-3438 Pam Misiano 772-224-9691; Nora Hambrick 772-342-7522 Tom Farish 772-475-9590 Kay Rodriguez 772-486-2126; Chris Rodriguez 772-828-9963
RX-10537186 $495,000 RX-10551739 $179,500 RX-10558879 $329,900 RX-10538414 $299,000

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animated musical film; a new Buffalo Bills fans cheer on their team during a tailgate party at Buffalo Chophouse in Port St. Lucie on Sunday. Bills fans took over the private banquet room for the season-opening game
classic Disney musical: “Beauty
and the Beast” comes to Stu- and watched their favorite team score a rousing 17-16 comeback victory over the rival Jets at the Meadowlands. PHOTO: LINDA KLOORFAIN
art’s Barn Theatre this coming
Thursday, Sept. 19, opening the
venue’s 49th season. Based on
Disney’s Oscar-winning ani-
mated feature, the stage version
includes all those wonderful
Alan Menken-Howard Ashman
songs, plus new songs by Men-
ken and Tim Rice. (Remember
the romantic “Beauty and the
Beast” and the charming, hum-
mable “Be Our Guest”?) And
enjoy, once again, the mother-
ly teapot, Mrs. Potts, and her
teacup son Chip; the tightly
wound, rather stuffy mantle
clock Cogsworth; the suave,
debonair candelabra Lumiere;
and all the other enchanted
characters. The original Broad-
way production ran for over
13 years (5,461 performances);
grossed more than $1.4 billion
worldwide, according to Wiki-
pedia; and was nominated for
nine Tonys, including Best Mu-

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‘BROADWAY DUETS’ AT KANE CENTER: TWO GOOD TO PASS UP!

BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Staff Writer “It’s a show Betsy really liked and she in-
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troduced it to me,” Salzar said.
Peter Salzar and Betsy Wickard last ap-
peared at Stuart’s Kane Center as George He noted that they try to do the numbers
Burns and Gracie Allen. This year, the two
have put together a show called “Broad- in somewhat chronological order, with
way Duets,” featuring the best of Broadway
from the Great White Way’s Golden Age. the final number another standard from
They will present it Sept. 15. Salzar, who
had been doing Burns solo for 15 years, George M. Cohan, “You’re a Grand Old
met Wickard a few years ago at the Sun-
burst Convention of Celebrity Imperson- Flag,” with audience participation.
ators in Orlando. Wickard was there as fan
dancer Sally Rand. The two hit it off and “We start with him and come back to
Salzar, who had been looking for his Gra-
cie for years, dusted off the script he’d writ- him,” Salzar said. “It’s fun for us and for the
ten for George and Gracie and they hit the
road. audience, and that’s what this is all about.”

“Betsy and I have been doing Burns for Salzar said that each song in introduced
three years and we decided we’d like to do
something else,” he said. “We both love with a little information about the show it’s
Broadway shows, especially those of the
’50s, ’60s and ’70s, so we put together a from, who starred in it and who wrote it.
number of songs that are duets from different shows.”
“We give enough to give some back-
The show opens with a show that opened the last cen-
tury, George M. Cohan’s “Give My Regards to Broadway.” ground on the shows and songs” he said.
There are medleys from “South Pacific and “Annie Get
Your Gun,” “Fiddler of the Roof” and “Hello Dolly.” Salzar and Wickard are not resting on

“We’ve added a new number, ‘Sisters,’ from ‘White their Broadway laurels. They are consider-
Christmas,’” Salzar said. I will leave it to your imagination
and theirs how that plays out. ing a show of Hollywood duets, but it’s in

“We’re doing a song I’ve always liked from the movie the talking stages. They’d like to get some

mileage out of this new show and they’re

Betsy Wickard and Peter Salzar. still doing Burns and Allen all over the
state. Still, this one is a labor of love.
PHOTO COURTESY OF PETER SALZAR

“This is a fun show,” Salzar said. “We

‘Gigi,’” Salazar said. “It’s ‘I Remember it Well.’ From ‘Fid- grew up on this music and have to present it. It’s a really

dler,’ we do ‘Sunrise Sunset’ and ‘To Life.’ (The medley) neat experience.”

gives Betsy a chance to do ‘Matchmaker’ and me a chance If you love this music, and who doesn’t, it’s a great way

to do ‘If I Were a Rich Man.’ It’s such an upbeat song.” to spend a Sunday afternoon.

The two also do “The Lullaby of Broadway,” “Razzle

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focus, professionalism and pleasant de- weekend experience, “Howl at the
meanor off and on stage, as taught him Moon,” returns this weekend, Sept. 13-
by his late mom, who advised: “Be pro- 14, with three skilled, funny, amazing
fessional, be polite and always be early musicians on stage – two dueling pia-
because the show must go on.” The eve- nos and drums. This week you’re invited
ning’s featured act is Phatchopz, who, to “party like it’s 1999,” the focus being
with a “larger than life personality and tunes from the ’80s and ’90s. At the 88s
will be Howl faves Ellie Stewart, Ken

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COMING UP always, try to stump the pianists. As if the Loop, with free live music; and all of Alternative Therapy. Times: Howl –
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As staggering numbers show, they don’t call it a ‘production’ for nothing

BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Staff Writer fact is that productions often cost more cover the costs a theater incurs. a lesser degree, every theater has to deal
[email protected] than they take in in ticket sales. This was Another interesting fact was the time with some or all of these details. While
the first time I’d ever seen it by the num- community theaters may not have hotel
I am always squirreling away ideas for bers. and human power needed to mount a bills and rental cars and usually have ded-
stories, which is why I am always going production. More than a year was spent icated volunteers to handle many of these
through boxes and files to find ideas. Last The cost of mounting the production readying the show, and hundreds of peo- tasks, the one constant is ticket sales not
March, when I was at Vero Beach’s River- of “My Fair Lady” was $1,417,000. That’s ple were involved in all aspects of the fin- covering costs. No matter what the the-
side Theatre to see its wonderful produc- a lot of money, but it goes into so many ished product. Here, in bullet form, are ater, there is a large electric bill to air-con-
tion of “My Fair Lady,” I picked up a fact expenses from salaries and lodging for ac- some of the details: dition and light the place, and there are
sheet about the cost of the production. It tors, to lighting and sound and costuming costs no one considers, such as insurance,
really laid out for me how much goes into and so much more. Tickets sales covered  There were more than 300 hours of extra or more elaborate costumes that
any production, whether it’s a lavish show $941,000, so $470,000 was needed to cov- rehearsal for 27 cast members and 10 mu- have to be rented, outreach programs to
or a two-person drama; and while the er what ticket sales did not. That’s the first sicians. the community where tickets are not sold,
number of people involved may vary, the home truth. Ticket sales frequently do not and repairs and maintenance costs that
 It took six costume department em- seem to be a constant. If you have lots of
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tumes. bill. There are also people who keep the
theater clean and welcoming to the next
 Six sound, lighting and electric tech- audience. Again, some may be volunteers,
nicians took 1.800 hours to keep the tech- but you can’t get volunteers to do every-
nical part of the show running. thing, all the time.

 Some 53 creative and stage crew Most of the theaters in our area are
members sent 15,900 hours on stage craft. nonprofits and accept donations. If you
enjoy the shows at the Riverside, Fort
 Ten scenic and prop artists spent Pierce’s Sunrise Theatre and Stuart’s Lyric
3,000 hours creating the set designs. Theatre, if you like community theater or
even college and high school productions,
 Fifty-two administration and cus- consider making a donation or volunteer-
tomer service employees spent 1,240 ing. You don’t have to go on stage to make
hours to handle tickets and other admin- a difference and to get the satisfaction of
istrative matters. a job well done when the curtain comes
down. 
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rental cars needed.

 Fortunately, there were 384 volun-
teers for the 25 performances.

This is on a grand scale because the
production was on a grand scale, but to

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Bonz checks in with doc’s dogs Madison and Winston

This is my Momma, Tamra. My Dad’s Robin. raccoon or something
He’s taking care of pay-shunts. Oh, an here
comes Winston.” when I was puppy. I

Hi Dog Buddies! The smiley liddle fluffball rode into the don’t really remember.
room in his Dad’s arms. “Hi, Mr. Bonzo. It’s
Woof, my job is SO intresting! This week ME, Winston. This is my Dad Andrew. He At first, I was a liddle
I innerviewed two pooches who work in a works here, too. My Mom’s Allie.”
DOC-tor’s office. Madison Atwell is a (beau- skittish, cuzza moving
duh-ful) Australian Shepherd, with a shiny Winston’s Dad set him on the floor, an
black an white coat, an white polka dots just like that he was on his hind legs, dancin’ from he country to
on her nose. She’s 9 in human, an she’s in around. “See, I can DANCE. I could do this
charge of Office Security. all day. It’s way fun!” a city. One time I ran

Madison’s BFF is Winston Prestianni, a “Hello, Winston. Woof, that’s Extra Crispy away from Momma
teensy Pomeranian, 11 months old, mostly Dog Biscuits! I’d fall on my kazoo in two sec-
black with some gold trim, an this happy onds if I tried that.” onna leash walk. She
smile on his liddle face, like, all the time. His
job is Bringer of Good Cheer (an being avail- “It just comes natch-rull,” he said, paw- was chasin’ me but I’m
able for consults with the doctor as needed). ing the air with his tiny front feet.
really fast. Then some
We met at their office: Madison an her I opened my notebook. “I’d like to know
Mom were at the (back) door to meet us. how you all found each other.” nice guys grabbed me
Madison delivered a couple of (very impres-
sive) woofs, then, soon as she saw it was us, “I’ll start,” said Maddie. “I was rescued as I zoomed by and
she came right up for the Wag-an-Sniff. from a farm in Okeechobee. That’s way over
there in the middle.” She pointed. “There’s handed me back to
“Welcome to our office, Mr. Bonzo,” she cows an horses and not so many houses. I
said. Did I mention she was really pretty? I was only 9 months old, and my owners just Momma. Pretty soon, I
unobtrusively fluffed my ears. couldn’t keep me. Momma heard about me
from a fren, an soon as Momma an Dad saw learned the ROOLS.
“Well, thank you, Miss Madison. It’s a me it was like – ‘She’s The One!’ Thank Lass-
pleasure to meet you. You can call me just ie!” “Now I come to work
plain Bonzo.”
“For sure,” I agreed. with Momma an Dad
“Well, Bonzo, you can call me Maddie. “Guess what my name was,” Maddie
said. “‘Coon.’ Woof, am I glad they changed every day. I keep the of-
it. I mean, puh-LEEZE. I musta chased a
fice working smoothly. I

make sure everybody’s

accounted for. From

right here in my office Madison and Winston.
I know when people
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come in the Employees

Only door, like you did.

If I hear the click of the time clock, I know ing?” I asked them.

they’re okey-dokey. But if I DON’T hear that “I LOVE balls,” said Maddie. “I can jump

click, THEN I do my Big, Very Serious Alert up an twirl an catch a ball in MID-AIR. An

Bark.” SOX. I love SOX. I don’t chew ’um up either.

“That’s a very responsible job, Maddie,” I When Mom an Dad come back from Doing

said with admiration. Stuff, I always greet ’em at the door with a

“I KNOW,” she said. sock. Or a shoe. See, I’m a working breed, so

“My turn now,” piped up Winston. “My I always haff to have a TASK.”

Mom an Dad wanted a Big Dog, like Mad- “Not me,” said Winston. “I just dance an

die.” play. My favorite thing is my Ball Pen. That’s

“Umm … so how did you …” I said clev- like a big fluffly pad with sides, full of lotsa

erly. liddle balls. All different colors. I just jump

“Well, see, Mom couldn’t get to sleep in and bounce around.”

one night so she went ‘On the Line’ – that’s “How ’bout snacks?”

a flat boxy thing with pick-shurs, I think – “Peanut butter!” said Maddie.

PROVIDING EXCELLENCE SINCE 1986 anyway she saw a pick-shur of ME that my “Greenies!” said Winston.

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was liddle.” “What she said,” Winston replied.

I smiled behind my paw, since he cur- “Other pooch pals?”

• Computerized state of the art facility, rently weighs a whopping 5 pounds 8 ounc- “Not that many cuz we work full time,”
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“When did you meet Maddie?” Till next time,

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Friends in Pink: Color them eager to help breast cancer sufferers

BY PATRICK McCALLISTER | Correspondent py lose their hair. Quality wigs help them Tie Friends, which later changed its name to Friends in Pink reports that Florida’s the sec-
retain a sense of dignity. Friends in Pink. ond highest state for new breast cancer cases
There are some things nobody wants to and related deaths.
think about. Breast cancer is one. But that’s Those varying costs is where Friends in The Florida Department of Health re-
changing thanks to a lot of volunteers, finan- Pink comes in. It helps those battling breast ports that all the causes of the various types The luncheon will be 11:30 a.m. to 2:30
cial donors and medical researchers making cancer afford the fight. “I know we’ve helped of breast cancer are not yet medically clear. p.m. Oncologist Dr. Heather Yeckes-Rodin
advancements. over 300 people across the time we’ve been It’s about 100 times more common in wom- will speak along with two women who’ve
in business,” Shalginewicz said. “We don’t en than men, however. Known risk factors received help from Friends in Pink: Carlene
“It’s not a death sentence anymore,” said turn anybody away. Whether they’re insured include close relatives developing breast Aladin Pierre and Michell Bazin. In addition,
Danielle Shalginewicz, board member at or not, we still help them.” cancer and having mutations to the BRCA1 there will be entertainment and a silent auc-
Friends in Pink. or BRCA2 genes. Additionally, previous ex- tion along with the lunch.
There are, of course, qualifying guidelines posure to radiation, hormone replacement
Friends in Pink – a local not-for-profit (available at www.friendsin.pink … and no, therapies, excessive alcohol consumption Tickets, which are $60, can be purchased
– will have its 12th annual luncheon at St. there’s no “.org” after that). and obesity can be risk factors. at the organization’s website, or by calling
Lucie Trail Golf Club on Oct. 26. The theme is the office at 772-785-8730. Those wishing to
“Friends Bridging the Gap.” Shalginewicz is In 2004 the Treasure Coast experienced The Centers for Disease Control and Pre- sponsor the lunch can also call the office.
the event coordinator. two hurricanes back to back. First Hurri- vention report that the breast cancer rate
cane Frances made landfall on the Treasure in Florida is about 116 per 100,000 people. St. Lucie Trail Golf Club is at 951 SW Coun-
“The sponsorship opportunities are still Coast on Sept. 5, then Hurricane Jeanne re- try Club Drive, St. Lucie West. 
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founder of Friends in Pink, was hit by a third RWEHDIT, E
Friends in Pink helps women and men di- catastrophic event between those storms – & YOU!
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way it can. Shalginewicz said on average a
bout with the dread disease costs $356,000, a O’Neill got treatment at the Breast Care
crushing price tag to most. “That’s just med- Center of the Treasure Coast. She decid-
ical (costs),” she said. “That’s surgery. That’s ed to start an organization to help others,
chemotherapy. That’s your physician.” so Friends of the Breast Care Center of the
Treasure Coast was born. O’Neill died in
There are the many co-pays along the way, 2006. Others decided to keep her mission of
and out-of-pocket expenses not covered by helping breast cancer patients going as Pink
insurance, too. “Wigs can cost $300,” Shal-
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ACROSS 93 Gets results? 44 x 3, a Fab Four refrain The Washington Post
95 116 Across is a mbr. of it 45 Camel dropping?
1 x 3, an Elvis movie 96 x 3, a post-Christmas cry TRIPLE THREAT By Merl Reagle
6 x 3, a Teresa Brewer hit 97 x 3, a San Francisco sound 46 Church contribution
11 x 3, a Jim Brown movie 98 Chicken giant 47 LBJ’s ___ Poverty New Client Specials
15 Type of cookie 100 x 3, a Gomer Pyle-ism 48 Lets out
19 Goofball 103 x 3, a Cuban dance 49 Dr. Seuss turtle “Your Full Stressed?
20 A Muse 104 Not real 51 Stain Service Salon”
21 It’s in its element 106 1980s Attorney General Ed 54 Stephen of V for Vendetta
22 x 3, “Whattaya know!” 107 “Lord High Everything Else” 55 Courageous
23 Union general 111 x 3, “why we can sell at such 56 Portent
24 Orion star low, low prices” 57 Disintegrate
25 Island dance 114 x 3, a war movie 61 Dull finish
26 First name of the First Lady 115 Vegas chip, e.g. 63 Jungle denizen
116 Montevideo’s land: abbr. 65 Crunchy
of Song 117 ___ instant 66 Sawyer on TV
27 The Third ___ 118 Barbara of TV’s Mission: 67 Marshy lowlands
28 Uniformed fems. of old Impossible 69 ___ on
30 x 3, a sleep impediment 120 Column style
32 x 3, a Western refrain 123 Impost imposer (has too much of)
34 Arm of the sea 125 x 3, a 1960s rock classic 71 Bout outcomes: abbr.
36 Spacey one 126 “___ it the truth” 72 Old Greek shrine
38 Football factoid, e.g. 127 Hunt (down) 74 Mexican dish,
39 ___ Lanka 128 Love, in the Louvre
40 x 3, a merchant’s mantra 129 Anthem start carne ___
42 Coffee country 130 x 3, “etc., etc.” 75 Compare
46 x 3, “Rockin’ Robin” words 131 x 3, ad slogan, part 1 76 Cutting
49 x 3, 1968 bubblegum hit 132 x 3, ad slogan, part 2 78 With drome, a bike arena
50 Carl Reiner’s son 81 Boulevard covering
52 Charlotte et al. DOWN 83 x 3, not a Cary Grant quote
53 Simon’s “___ Rock” 1 x 3, the greed creed 84 Outer limits
54 Actress Zellweger 2 They get kicked around 85 Ms. Pitts
55 x 3, a November sound 3 Laughing 86 See 104 Across
58 x 3, a college sound 4 Airport city of Israel 87 Psalms word
59 Buffer used in organic 5 Lindbergh portrayer 88 Like some cats
6 x 3, a bluesy 1967 hit 90 Comfort
chemistry and medicine 7 He polished Topaz 91 Reformer Jacob
60 Notable spans 8 Weakness from weariness 94 “What’s ___?”
61 Cut flowers? 9 Wisconsin finale 96 Distance from side to side
62 Garden potherb 10 That ___ in the Park 97 Enemy of the Creek
64 x 3, a Buster 11 Island visited by Bligh 99 Go Tell the Spartans setting
12 Live ___ (party) 101 Traditional mnemonic for
Poindexter hit 13 Klink’s rank: abbr.
65 Suffrage pioneer 14 Target rival when oysters are in season
66 Go out after a pass? 15 Suffer 100-degree weather 102 For each
67 x 3, a 1966 Hollies hit 16 Jodie role 103 Bus. directory listing
68 Belgian painter (anagram of 17 “___ know is ...” 105 Skewered meat
18 Preconceived notion? 107 x 3, “aren’t we finicky?”
NORSE) 29 Jackie O’s second hubbie 108 Zaftig
70 x 3, a holiday refrain 31 On a pension: abbr. 109 “Your three
73 ___ fatal blow to 33 Tough wood
77 x 3, a suborder? 35 “___ directed” minutes ___”
79 Singer Perry 36 Arrives 110 x 3, a circus exhortation
80 The going ___ 37 Pinnacle 111 Andolini from Corleone, Sicily
82 x 3, a beastly sign 38 Haughty one 112 Burden
83 Frank’s brother 40 Crescent-shaped 113 Julie Christie role
85 Area 41 Moons, often 114 Fey who wrote Mean Girls
86 FDR’s dog 43 Undercover cop 115 Thes. companion
87 H.H. Munro’s pseudonym 119 Bother
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A SLAM PLAYED FROM THE WRONG SIDE WEST NORTH EAST
754 K 10 963
By Phillip Alder - Bridge Columnist 87 Q942 10 6 3
A Q 10 6 4 2 K753 98
Common wisdom recommends making the stronger hand of a partnership the declarer. 87 A43 K 10 9 6 2
But that does not work all of the time. In this week’s deal, the second consecutive six-heart
contract my wife and I bid at bridgebase.com last month, it would have been better if North SOUTH
were the declarer. But that seems impossible in a normal sequence. AQJ82
AKJ5
In our auction, two diamonds was natural and game-forcing. Then, once we had agreed J
hearts at the three-level, a drawback of two-over-one arose: Neither player knew partner’s QJ5
strength, except that each had opening values. We use a variation of an idea that was
originally proposed, I believe, by Eric Rodwell. With a minimum, South would have raised to Dealer: East; Vulnerable: Both
four hearts. With middling strength, she would have bid an artificial three no-trump: a semi-
serious slam-try. Her actual three-spade control-bid was a serious slam-try. The Bidding:

After I control-bid four clubs, East doubled to ask for a club lead. This might have given my SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
partner pause, but she drove into six hearts. Pass
1 Spades Pass 2 Diamonds Pass OPENING
West led the club eight. Declarer needed hearts 3-2 and West with the diamond ace. 2 Hearts Pass 3 Hearts Pass
Also, just in case spades were 5-0, after winning with the club ace and cashing the heart 3 Spades Pass 4 Clubs Dbl. LEAD:
ace-king, South played a spade to the king. She then drew the last trump, ran the spades 4 NT Pass 5 Diamonds Pass 8 Clubs
(discarding two clubs and a diamond from the board) and led the diamond jack. 6 Hearts Pass Pass Pass

Declarer took five spades, three hearts, one diamond, one club, a diamond ruff in her hand
and a club ruff on the board.

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‘CENTEREDNESS’ OF ATTENTION

It probably goes without saying, but your clubface. After you strike the shot you

golf is an object-to-object game. You have will be able to see the mark on your club-

to swing the golf club back and forth and face indicating the exact spot of contact.

make solid contact with the ball. An of- 2. Make adjustments or corrections for

ten overlooked fundamental is off-center contact. There could

what we refer to as centered- KEVIN’S be multiple reasons for off-cen-
ness of contact. In other words, KURES ter hits. However, you must
striking the ball on the sweet understand that the hands and
spot or center part of the club- arms are a great source of re-

face, technically called the per- dundancy and subconscious

cussion center. The sweet spot compensatory moves. What

is approximately the size of a I mean by that is, even if you

dime and is very difficult and move incorrectly – such as ex-

challenging to find. However, cessive head movement, im-

it is somewhat responsible for a proper spine movement or er-

lot of us getting hooked on the rors in your set-up – your hands

game and having so much pas- and arms are able to make ad-

sion for our sport. Regardless of By Kevin Perkins justments for these errors. For
the length of the shot, whether example, if you are hitting the

it is a 20-foot putt or a prodi- ball off the toe of the club, sim-

gious drive, catching the ball on the sweet ply try to swing your arms closer to your

spot is very special. There is no vibration; body. Or, if you are striking the ball on

the sound of the shot is impeccable, and the bottom of your clubface, simply try to

the effortlessness on how far the ball can swing your arms lower as you go through

fly is astonishing. So let’s get into a few the ball. So making changes or adjust-

“Kures” on how you become can become ments with your arms and hands is a good

more consistent in striking the center of place to start.

the clubface: 3. Make the task easier. There is no re-

1. Analyze what part of the clubface placement and no other place that you

GRIDIRON GRITTINESS you are striking. This can be done with can get greater confidence than contact-

Joseph Grone Jr. of the Panthers, above, completes a first down while being face tape, which adheres to the clubface. ing the sweet spot. If you are struggling to
tackled by Nathan Santiago and Raymond Carr of the Cowboys during the
PSLAA Middle Division league game last Saturday. Below, Chad DeVries of You can obtain face tape from your local do that, make the task easier. Strike small
the Cowboys tries to evade a tackle during the Panthers’ 18-6 win. 
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it your local drug store and pick up a can achieve solid contact, armed with more

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