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03/15/2019 ISSUE 11

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VOLUME 4, ISSUE 11 YOUR INDEPENDENT LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2019

Publix plans replacement
store in ‘Shoppes’ center

BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer “Publix wants to build a new
building because the one current-
Publix Supermarkets plans to ly existing in the shopping center
build a new store in the Shoppes is out of date,” said John Finizio, a
at St. Lucie West to replace the “out Port St. Lucie city planner review-
of date” 27-year-old Publix in the ing the project.
bustling shopping center.
The 13.3-acre tract is the last
Plans call for a 55,517-square- vacant land in the Shoppes at St.
foot store with pharmacy drive- Lucie West, said Brad Currie, a
through service on part of a vacant planner representing landowner
tract about 1,200 feet west of the St. Lucie Westland LLC, of Morris-
existing Publix at 1333 NW St. Luc-
ie West Boulevard. CONTINUED ON PAGE A4

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CATERING FIRM IN TALKS TO BUY ‘TRAIL’ CLUBHOUSE BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer

BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer Port St. Lucie should stop mar- Tradition medical office.
keting city-owned land in Tradi-
Creative Catering is negoti- tion Commerce Center until the PHOTO: GEORGE ANDREASSI
ating to buy the clubhouse at City Council adopts a new mas-
the St. Lucie Trail Golf Club in ter plan for the “jobs corridor,” a secondary goal should be paying
St. Lucie West for a restaurant, panel of planning experts recom- down $121.5 million in principal
catering facility and banquet mended. remaining on loans used to finance
hall. road and utility construction in the
Attracting high-paying employ- commerce center, the panel said in
Creative Catering Chef and ers and enhancing the city’s qual- a new report to the city.
Owner Andrew Huszar has ity of life should be the focus of
been operating the Lakeview the new master plan for the com- Assessments totaling 75 cents
Bar & Grille and Lakeview Ter- merce park along Interstate 95, the
race banquet hall in the club- Urban Land Institute panel said. A CONTINUED ON PAGE A3
house since last summer.
County: Do the ‘write’ thing for patch reefs
The proposed sale of the
24,000-square-foot clubhouse PHOTOS: LINDA THIBEAULT BY DEBBIE CARSON | Staff Writer patch reefs near where the Voici
is one of several deals in the [email protected] Bernadette freighter will soon be
works at the 126-acre golf course that is among ter drainage ponds designed to reduce flooding sunk off the St. Lucie coast.
St. Lucie West’s signature features. in Country Club Estates. If it takes a village to raise a
child, perhaps the same can be “I just need to show there’s com-
Golf course owner CGI St. Lucie LLC of Palm As part of the $105,750 deal, CGI St. Lucie will said for improving the environ- munity interest in this,” said Jim
City also has a contract to sell nearly 5 acres to grant the district an easement over 4.6 acres that ment. St. Lucie County officials Oppenborn, the county’s Coastal
the St. Lucie West Services District for stormwa- Resources Coordinator. “Any help
CONTINUED ON PAGE A4 are seeking the public’s help
in securing funding for CONTINUED ON PAGE A13

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TRADITION MASTER PLAN The lake will be deep enough

CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 for watercraft, water taxis and

per square foot in Tradition Commerce other water-based recreation-
Center typically increase construction
costs by about 38 percent, making the land al activities, the report says.
less attractive to industry, the ULI report
says. It could also have an alliga-

The city can make the land more attrac- tor-protected beach area.
tive to high-paying employers by negotiat-
ing assessment reductions of up to 40-50 The south side of the enter-
percent, the report says.
tainment district will be des-
Port St. Lucie faces $6 million per year in
property taxes and assessments on 1,160 ignated for shops, restaurants
acres in the commerce center the city ac-
quired on June 28 from Tradition Land Co., and entertainment venues,
city records show.
such as a movie theater, or com-
The city’s share of the taxes and assess-
ments declines as it sells land and those ob- Tradition Center for Innovation. Tradition Loop Road. edy club, the ULI report says.
ligations are assumed by the new owners. Residential areas for apart-
seven-member planning panel sent its re- PHOTOS: GEORGE ANDREASSI
The city’s sale of a 9.75-acre site on the port to the city last week. ments, town houses and sin-
southwest corner of Discovery Way and
Tom Mackie Boulevard for $849,680 to “The goal should be jobs first – and a high lege, City Electric Supply is building a gle-family houses are scattered through-
Oculus Surgical is set to close in June, city quality of life – then mitigating the debt as
records show. The company plans to build a secondary goal,” the ULI report says. The 400,000-square-foot manufacturing and out the commerce park under the ULI
a 50,000-square-foot manufacturing and report also divided the roughly 4-mile-long
distribution facility. and half-mile wide commerce center prop- distribution center. proposal.
erty into several distinct districts.
The city is also negotiating to lease a 25- A main street business district with of- The largest residential area would be
acre site in the commerce center to Som- Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital an-
erset Career Academy Port St. Lucie for a chors the northern end of the commerce fice space should be developed south of located between the cultural arts and en-
vocational-technical school for students center and creates demand for medical
in grades 6-12. buildings nearby, the ULI report says. the new manufacturing and distribution tertainment district and a large industrial

Port St. Lucie paid ULI $135,000 to study The remaining land around the hospital facilities, the ULI report says. district just north of Becker Road.
the commerce center and formulate rec- should be designated for medical and ed-
ommendations for a new master plan. A ucational purposes, the report says. It would feature a wide “Market Street” The industrial district should be de-

Residences for students and medical with bike lanes, on-street parking, trees signed to accommodate buildings ranging
workers should be developed on the land
between the medical and education area and a variety of green spaces and outdoor in size from 80,000-to-1 million square
and Discovery Way, the ULI report says.
seating areas. feet, the ULI report says. It should also
Keiser University has already estab-
lished a campus south of Discovery A cultural arts and entertainment dis- have a recreation area for the workers.
Way near I-95. Just south of the col-
trict should be developed in the heart of the The ULI conceptual plan shows a mix of

commerce center, the ULI report recom- uses along Becker Road on the southern

mends. It would include large open fields, end of the commerce center.

sports fields, a dog park and a playground. The City Council should appoint an

There will also be a “Market Square” for oversight committee to manage the city-

farmers markets, festivals, car shows and owned land in the commerce center, the

other community events, the report says. ULI panel recommended.

A 75-acre lake would serve double-duty The council should also hire an exec-

as a stormwater drainage and recreational utive director to champion the planning

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ST. LUCIE TRAIL CLUBHOUSE

CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1

will double as a drainage pond and an Catering staff serve food in the clubhouse during an event at St. Lucie Trail Golf Club. PHOTO: LINDA THIBEAULT St. Lucie Trail golf clubhouse foyer. PHOTO: GEORGE ANDREASSI
“aqua driving range,” city records show.
City planners are also reviewing new would buy the clubhouse facility, maintain about the proposed changes attracted
CGI St. Lucie also intends to carve out plat documents that will be required to it as it is operating today, as it has histor- about 100 homeowners, Currie said.
the 1.7-acre tennis facility and .45-acre legally extricate the clubhouse and sur- ically operated,” said Brad Currie, a plan-
pool area to set the stage for a potential rounding 7.7 acres from the rest of the golf ner representing CGI St. Lucie. “This proposal was well received at the
sale to the County Club Estates Homeown- course. neighborhood meeting,” Currie told the
ers Association, city records show. “That was a win-win for my client -- the board.
The City Council is to review the land use owner of the clubhouse and golf course --
In addition, the 4-acre parking lot and and zoning changes on March 25 and April as well as Creative Catering and the neigh- Trivia night at the Lakeview Bar and
driveway will be dedicated to an associa- 8. The requests were endorsed by the city bors as a whole,” Currie said during the Grille that evening also attracted 70 peo-
tion to provide for shared access and park- Planning and Zoning Board on March 5. March 5 meeting. ple, so the venue is popular, Currie said.
ing for the clubhouse, tennis courts, pool
and golf course. “Creative Catering decided that they A meeting at the clubhouse on Feb. 28 Michael Verdi, a homeowner in Presi-
dential Cove, said he was concerned about
The clubhouse was built in 1989 as part the land use and zoning changes because
of the St. Lucie West Country Club. there are no guarantees the overall prop-
erty will remain a golf course.
CGI St. Lucie bought the golf course in
March 2018 for $1.5 million from PGA St. “I welcome the restaurant,” Verdi said
Lucie Inc. during the March 5 public hearing. “But it
leaves us open to so many other things.” 
Applications to change the land use and
zoning of the 1.1-acre clubhouse property
and the nearby facilities are winding their
way through the city approval process.

Those changes are needed, in part, to
allow a variety of businesses to operate
in the clubhouse separately from the golf
course, city records show.

In addition to a restaurant and banquet
hall, the clubhouse includes a golf pro
shop and offices.

PUBLIX REPLACEMENT STORE the pharmacy in the new Publix. property line, instead of 88 feet as original- show. They are home to a variety of restau-
The council had approved the original ly planned, Currie said. A new landscaping rants and shops.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 plan will also be submitted to the city.
site plan for the project in 2005. St. Lucie Publix’s new building and parking lot
town, N.J. A new tenant will be found for the Westland submitted an updated site plan Currie said he anticipates discussing the would occupy the eastern half of the 13.3-
66,619-square foot building Publix intends on Dec. 5 that is being reviewed by city new landscaping plans with nearby home- acre parcel, according to the updated site
to vacate, Currie said. planners. owners during a meeting this month at their plan submitted to city planners.
clubhouse.
“That will not be torn down,” Currie Five St. Lucie West homeowners who live It will resemble the Publix with a drive-
told the Port St. Lucie Planning and Zoning near the shopping center raised questions The City Council approved the original through in the Verano development, Currie
Board during a public hearing on March 5. during the hearing about the project’s land- site plan for three buildings totaling 166,538 said. The St. Lucie West drive-through would
“It will stay as it is, it will just have a different scaping and affect on traffic congestion on square feet in September 2005. operate from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m., city records
tenant inside.” St. Lucie West Boulevard. About 60 people show. Other businesses with drive-throughs
attended the hearing. The plans originally envisioned BJ’s in the neighborhood have similar hours.
“My understanding is that is currently up Wholesale Club occupying a 119,598-square-
for lease and they’ve got several different “The boulevard is becoming so crowded,” foot building, but it was never built, Finizio A row of stores totaling 64,765 square feet
tenants looking at that space,” Currie said. said Karen Schlitt of The Lakes subdivision. said. “The reason BJ’s didn’t get built there is planned along the western property line,
“With the state of retail today, we’re not sure “It’s turning into a parking lot.” was they had an issue with Publix,” Currie Currie said.
exactly what it will be.” said. “So the reality is BJ’s will probably not
Wendy Gilmore, another Lakes home- go here.” Publix is also in negotiations with Port
The board voted unanimously to recom- owner, said the landscaping for the new St. Lucie officials for a 20-acre parcel on the
mend the City Council approve a special Publix should be improved. Two buildings totaling about 47,000 northwest corner of Becker Road and Village
exception to allow drive-through service for square feet facing St. Lucie Boulevard were Parkway in the city-owned Tradition Com-
The updated site plan would place the built in 2007 as part of the project, records merce Center. 
Publix building 127 feet from the northern



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Council approves car wash ALL FUN AND SPECIAL GAMES
onPort St. Lucie Boulevard
Special Olympics Flor- ny; and athletes Nolan Wheeler and
BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer ida-St. Lucie County Marshall George walk in the opening
hosted the St. Lucie ceremony. 
A new car wash is in the works on Port St. Lucie Boule- County Games 2019 last
vard east of Florida’s Turnpike despite the misgivings of a Saturday at Fort Pierce’s
nearby homeowner. Lawnwood Stadium.
Clockwise from left:
The City Council voted unanimously Monday to ap- Terry Barker plays boc-
prove a special exception to allow the car wash on a 1.4- ce; Coach Bill fires the
acre site at 229 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd., between the Race starter pistol to signal
Trac and BP service stations. the start of the race be-
tween Rusty Wheeler and
The council also voted unanimously to approve the site Cheyenne Hendershot; the athletes
plan for the 4,352-square-foot “229 Express Car Wash.” participate in the opening ceremo-

The approvals were subject to the car wash complying PHOTOS: LINDA THIBEAULT
with the city’s noise limits before a certificate of occupan-
cy is issued and erecting an 8-foot-tall concrete wall be-
hind the facility.

Councilwoman Jolien Caraballo said she would grant
no leeway if the dryers from the car wash exceed the city’s
noise limits once the project is completed.

Brad Currie, a land planner representing the car wash
company, said he expects the noise levels to comply with
the city’s 55-decibel limit at the boundary with residential
properties.

Shirley Rzeszutek-Petrin, who owns a home behind
the car wash on Chapman Avenue, said she believes it
will exacerbate noise, traffic and litter problems in the
neighborhood.

“The noise from the machinery in a car wash will be
excessive and will only add to the already loud Race Trac,”
Rzeszutek-Petrin said in a letter to the city. “Attention to
noise abatement is necessary. The loud machinery and
vacuums should be controlled.” 

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Harbor Branch Foundation, FAU back in court with new judge

BY FEDERICO MARTINEZ | Staff Writer tion at the March 6 hearing arguing that Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. ... to help build its football stadium.”
Harbor Branch’s lawsuit is without merit and The nonprofit foundation filed a law-
A new judge has been assigned to oversee seeking to have the case dismissed. Mirman, The Harbor Branch Foundation came
a lawsuit filed by the Harbor Branch Foun- who could not be reached for comment, has into existence when Harbor Branch Ocean- suit in March 2017 to block the university’s
dation against Florida Atlantic University not yet responded to either filing. ographic Institute in Fort Pierce was taken takeover attempt, which the suit called “a
in March 2017, and both sides were back in over by FAU in 2007. blatant power grab,” relying on a 2007 Mem-
court filing motions last week in their strug- On Aug. 28, 2017, Circuit Judge Robert E. orandum of Understanding between the
gle for control of the Foundation’s $72 mil- Belanger, the first judge assigned to oversee The dispute between FAU and the Foun- two parties that stipulated the Foundation’s
lion endowment. the lawsuit, recused himself from the case dation began during university budget ne- distributions would be made at the “sole dis-
after realizing he was friends with one of the gotiations in 2017, when Daniel Flynn, vice cretion” of the board for purposes of defray-
Circuit Court Judge Lawrence Mirman is witnesses expected to be testify on behalf of president of research at FAU, proposed the ing expenses, retiring debt and benefiting
the latest judge assigned to the high-stakes Harbor Branch Foundation. Foundation merge its staff, accounting, le- the institute.
case, after two earlier judges recused gal representation and other administrative
themselves because of potential conflicts District Court Judge Sherwood Bauer Jr. functions with the university to save a pro- Both sides have previously acknowl-
of interest. followed suit in a more dramatic fashion two jected $416,000 annually. edged that it could be difficult to find a
months ago, on Dec. 4, recusing himself at judge without ties to some of the witnesses
On March 6, lawyers for FAU and the the last moment, when lawyers were in the The move alarmed the Foundation’s planned for trial. The parties’ joint list of
Foundation submitted an extensive list courtroom with exhibits set up ready to be- board of directors, which feared that more than 60 witnesses includes a number
of witnesses they intend to call during the gin opening arguments. without independent oversight, funds of prominent community figures, includ-
upcoming trial so Mirman can review the placed in trust and revenue from special- ing Brogan, who is a former lieutenant
names and make sure he doesn’t have any “I spent Wednesday afternoon studying ty license plates that flows to the Founda- governor of Florida and current assistant
personal or business relationships that the case and at about 4:37 p.m. discovered tion could be diverted to other uses than secretary of education in the Trump Ad-
would prevent him from overseeing the that there is a strong appearance of a conflict marine research. According to Univer- ministration, as well as a former president
lawsuit. of interest,” an apologetic Bauer explained sity Press, FAU in 2012 had “requested a of FAU, current and former FAU and Har-
to attorneys and representatives from both $50,000 donation from [the Foundation] bor Branch board members, numerous
“Because the prior two judges assigned sides who appeared in court in December. researchers and professors, current FAU
to this case have been recused, the parties President John W. Kelly, Katha Kissman,
wish to address any potential conflict with “I am good friends with one of the wit- President & CEO of Harbor Branch Ocean-
the court as soon as possible,” the joint nesses, [former FAU President] Frank Bro- ographic Institute Foundation, and Mar-
motion stated. Attorneys for both sides gan, who has spoken at a family member’s garet Leinen, former Harbor Branch exec-
noted the delays have prolonged the dis- funeral and at my daughter’s wedding,” utive director.
pute and increased the cost of litigation. Bauer said. “On occasion, we have had din-
They requested a phone conference with ner together “I want to apologize to every- A new trial date for the lawsuit has not
the judge to discuss the issue. one here this morning. I feel bad. I’ve wasted been set. 
a lot of money and time.
Lawyers for FAU also filed a second mo-

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County issues bubble up in DeSantis’ State of the State speech

BY PATRICK McCALLISTER | Correspondent Rick Scott will be gone – something ap- broad areas: the environment; the econo- convinced DeSantis is serious about and
plauded by groups such as the Everglades my; education; healthcare; public safety; will get results on water quality. “For us on
The Florida Legislature opened its 121st Foundation. They’re being replaced by new and illegal immigration. He led with dis- the Treasure Coast it is welcomed to have a
regular session March 5 with words from appointees including Jacqui Thurlow-Lip- cussing the environment. governor as focused as we are on the Indian
Ron DeSantis, the freshly-minted 46th gov- pish, a well-known Indian River Lagoon ad- River Lagoon,” she said in that interview.
ernor. vocate who lives in Sewall’s Point. “I’m proud to have taken swift and bold
action to protect our natural resources and Earlier in the day at the State Capitol,
“In less than 60 days, my administration Florida’s last governor, now Sen. Rick improve Florida’s water quality,” he said. Speaker of the House Jose Olivia strongly
has taken bold action to address issues that Scott, drew criticism – fairly or not – for be- “We are repositioning our water policy to suggested DeSantis will get at least most of
Floridians care about: reorienting our envi- ing weak and slow on environmental con- meet the needs of our citizens, by among his requested funding for water projects.
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2030; securing hundreds of millions of dol- wise critics. When Senate Minority Leader velop policies to fight algae blooms, fight a weak showing countywide in 2018 with
lars for storm-ravaged parts of Northwest Audrey Gibson delivered the Democratic red tide and improve water quality, and 47.52 percent of the general-election vote.
Florida; bringing accountability to entities response to the State of the State, she put appointing a chief science officer to bet- Harrell’s showings were stronger with 49.04
ranging from the Broward Sheriff’s Office to praise for DeSantis at the top. ter harness scientific data and research in percent. The strongest countywide show-
the South Florida Water Management Dis- service of Florida’s most pressing environ- ing for a Republican in the 2018 general
trict; and appointing three spectacular jus- “I applaud our governor, Ron DeSantis, mental needs.” election was Ashley Moody for Attorney
tices to our Supreme Court,” he told the leg- on some priorities he addressed in the State General. She garnered 50.01 percent of the
islature in his first State of the State address. of the State message,” she said. “His priori- In addition to pleasing Democrats such votes cast in that race. 
ties on the environment, to clean up Flor- as Gibson with his rapid moves and big de-
Shortly after taking the oath of office on ida’s water from all the toxic algae and red mands for the legislature to prioritize water,
Jan. 8 DeSantis asked all nine members of tide that killed untold numbers of dolphins DeSantis has delighted fellow Republicans.
the South Florida Water Management Dis- and other marine life sounds great and is In an interview before the opening of the
trict board to resign. All did or had terms welcome news.” legislative session, Sen. Gayle Harrell – who
ending, so as of this month all the members represents St. Lucie County – said she’s
who had been appointed by former Gov. DeSantis’ State of the State covered six

County schools go next level on tech, computer courses

BY DEBBIE CARSON | Staff Writer the Amazon Future Engineer Program, students zoned for it. However, a certain PHOTO COURTESY OF PORT ST. LUCIE POLICE DEPARTMENT
[email protected] which provides selected schools with the number of seats will be reserved as “mag-
curriculum, training and support to offer net.” Those not zoned for the new mag- A DRIVE-THROUGH
Students across St. Lucie County will more rigorous computer science classes. net school have until March 22 to apply WAITNDROEWSTAOUFRSAONRTTS
soon have the opportunity to prepare for through the district’s Student Assign-
the technology jobs of the future – those “We were giddy – probably silly,” Her- ment department. Staff at El Cubanito Restaurant on
jobs that will rely on computer science oux said, recalling when the school re-
and engineering. ceived word that Amazon had selected At John Carroll High, the Amazon Fu- SE Port St. Lucie Boulevard are picking
JCHS to join the AFEP. ture Engineer Program is expected to be
And for jobs that haven’t even been ongoing. The company will provide the up the pieces after a vehicle plowed
created yet. At Westwood, a different partnership program at no cost to the school. No ad-
will provide similar benefits to partici- ditional staff is expected, either. into the eatery last weekend. No one
Both Fort Pierce’s Westwood Academy: pating students.
The W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet (formerly West- Heroux said all teachers at the school was injured and no gas leaks or fire
wood High School) and John Carroll High In December, the school district are welcome to enquire about taking on
School are on similar tracks to offer stu- launched its LEGO and Microsoft part- the computer science coursework, know- were reported.
dents more opportunities to pursue the nership in select K-8 schools, knowing ing that there will be training provided as
computer sciences. the program would be expanded this well as support. According to Port St. Lucie Police, a
coming fall to The W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet
“If we wait, we’re really going to be be- high school. She said she expects to find a teacher 44-year-old woman, identified as Sta-
hind the eight ball,” said St. Lucie Public with a certain disposition; someone with
Schools school coordinator Jane Whita- The program starts in the young- a growth mindset, the right tempera- cey Howe, hit the gas pedal instead of
ker, who oversees the magnet school er grades and progresses through high ment.
program for the public school system, school, becoming more challenging. the brake while trying to park in front
including The Westwood Engineering Graduates could receive industry certifi- While the Amazon program provides
Science and Technology Prep magnet. cations and be career- or college-ready in an elective course for sophomores, ju- of the restaurant on March 10.
the computer science field, according to niors and seniors, John Carroll High has
It’s a sentiment shared by John Carroll Whitaker. added an elective for freshmen that is The incident occurred shortly after
High Principal Corey Heroux, who took expected to help them better understand
the post last July and has spent the better The W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet also has a what lies ahead for them should they 9 p.m. at 1660 SE Port St. Lucie Bou-
part of her current tenure reviewing JCHS partnership with Florida Polytechnic choose to pursue the computer sciences.
and examining other high-performing University, which will allow students to levard, when Howe attempted to park
Catholic schools. collaborate on college-level projects via “This is the world our young people
virtual instruction. live in,” Heroux said, explaining that she her 2015 white Toyota Corolla.
That research led Heroux to discov- has already noticed an increased interest
er that other such schools are providing The LEGO/Microsoft partnership from those who will be rising to freshmen The vehicle jumped the sidewalk
students with advanced opportunities grant is for five years, though Whitaker next school year.
for exploring computer science and tech- said she hopes – and envisions – the com- curb and crashed through the front
nologies. panies maintaining their involvement far Those who are interested in the pro-
into the future, given how technology is gram at John Carroll High are encouraged glass of the eatery. The car came to a
JCHS already provided basic level constantly changing. to email Assistant Principal Mindy Miller
coursework – graphic design, digital arts, at [email protected].  stop fully inside the building.
web design. But more was needed. Though the former Westwood High is
now a magnet, it will continue to accept Howe told police that she acciden-
Heroux’s team researched and found
tally pressed the gas pedal while trying

to park. Police cited Howe for careless

driving.  –­ DEBBIE CARSON

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IN LOVING MEMORY Blanca was a graduate from Katherine JERRY B. NORD SR. 90
Gibbs College and spent many years work- Port St. Lucie
EDWARD C. HOPE March 4. Maribel moved to St. Lucie West in ing as an executive secretary.
St. Lucie West Port St. Lucie in 1997 from Kenner, La. Jerry Bernard Nord Sr., 90, of Port St. Lucie
She was active as a Jaycee wife, along with passed away peacefully on March 5. He was
Edward C. Hope, of St. Lucie West in Port She was passionate about her faith, chil- her volunteer efforts with El Camino Hospi- born to parents Guy and Rosalind in 1928 in
St. Lucie passed away on March 2 at the VA dren, mother, dog Peluche, and career. Ma- tal in California, and Tradition Medical Cen- Belize, Central America.
Medical Center Hospice in West Palm Beach, ribel loved to shop and wear the brightest ter in Port St. Lucie.
Fla., after a valiant battle with ALS. Ed was and most vibrant outfits that truly showed Jerry graduated from Florida Military
born in Lovelton, Penn., to the late Gerald her personality. Blanca was a loving mother to her daugh- academy and entered the Army shortly af-
and Margaret Hope. Ed lived most of his life ter, Karen, and a doting grandmother. Blan- ter that. He married Terese, his true love, in
in Enfield, Conn., retiring in 2018 to St. Lucie She will be remembered and ingrained in ca cherished the time spent with her family 1953, who survives him.
West in Port St. Lucie. everyone’s hearts for her giving and nurtur- and friends and adored her daughter and
ing heart. Maribel was loved by many and grandchildren. He is also survived by two daughters,
Ed was a veteran of the United States will be deeply missed. Beverly (David Magers) and Catherine (Ge-
Army and served a tour of duty in Germa- Blanca is survived by her husband, John rard Langel); four sons, Michael (Michelle),
ny. He worked for 18 years at Trailways and Survivors include her son, Miguel Hurta- Tatum; daughter, Karen Farrell (Mike); Randall, Jerry Jr. (Gail) and Clifford (Elaine);
retired after 30 years at Peter Pan Bus lines. do of Orlando; daughter, Carolina Hurtado grandchildren, Ryan Farrell (Melissa), Kel- 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchil-
In 2005 he was the first driver to achieve of Orlando; mother, Maria Carbajal of Port ly Balentine (Josh) and Sarah Farrell; along dren.
3,000,000 miles of accident free driving. St. Lucie; brothers, Rene Casco of Denver, with numerous cousins.
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Bonz says Mia and Charlie have a nose for adventure

an ran straight to Dad. THEN, when Day, when Dan was comin’ in the
the liddle humans came over, I
zoomed right to them. All dogs know door, I flew out it, an ran away. Dan
humans with liddle humans won’t
Hi Dog Buddies! even con-SID-er adoptin’ a pooch was FRANNICK! He called Mom an
who doesn’t like kids.”
This week I innerviewed a stylish Mini Dad and they were frannick, too. But
Australian Shepherd, Mia Eby, who hadda “Word!” I agreed.
Big Adventure, an her Mini Pinscher brother “Of COURSE, Mom an Dad adopt- they couldn’t come home cuzza no
Charlie, a fearless, super-active fireball who ed Charlie,” Mia said, “I mean, who
knows in his heart he’s a Big Guy. I wisely could resist, right? But, after a year, flights.
never mentioned that “mini” thing to him. they were getting’ Totally Frazzled.”
“Why’s that?” “All I was thinkin’ was I gotta find
Mia trotted up for the Wag-an-Sniff. “Hel- “Well, you might have noticed,
lo, Mr. Bonzo. I’m Mia. This is my Mom an Charlie NEVER sits still for more my Mom an Dad. But I got lost. I
Dad, Marcia and Tom; my niece Ava; an my than a nano-second. Evry single
brother, Charlie.” second he was Jumpin’ on stuff. was on strange streets, with strange
Jumpin’ OVER stuff. Getting’ INTO
She turned to Charlie, who was sizing me stuff. Mom an Dad were DES-prutt! humans an strange dogs. Nothing
up, head tilted, sailboat ears in Alert Mode. A buncha Dog Park frens suggested
“Bonzo’s gonna innerview us, remember?” getting’ Charlie a pooch playmate to keep was fuh-mill-yer. I was pooped, an
him busy, slow him down a little.”
“OH! Right! BON-zo!” Boom! He shifted “So that’s where YOU come in?” scared, an hungry an thirsty. Where
into overdrive. Soon as we sat, both pooch- “Yes. Mom an Dad decided a Mini Auss-
es jumped into my assistant’s lap to bestow ie’d be best for the job. They innerviewed a was Mom? Where was Dad? Where
welcoming wags, wiggles an kisses. coupla pooches an finally found the Perfect
Pooch, ME. I was the runt of my lidder, only was Charlie? WHERE WAS I?”
Mia jumped down an began their story. three-anna-half pounds. Me an Charlie got
“Charlie was an Only Dog. He picked on great right away. I could ackshully walk “When Mom an Dad finely got a
Mom an Dad when they an their gran-kids right under his tummy at first. Now I’m big-
(5, 8 an 9) were lookin’ for a pooch at the Hu- ger. When he gets too ram-BUNK-shuss, I flight home,” said Charlie. “Me an
mane Society a while back.” grab him by the collar till he calms down.
“Yep!” Charlie innerrupted. “I KNEW they Mia and Charlie. PHOTO: KAILA JONES Dad went on long walks hopin’ Mia
were MY humans. I was squinched between
a coupla Black Labs, an I just busted through would see us an come back. I was

so worried about her, but also mad

Right, Charlie?” cuz she ran off an left me. Mom an Dad con-

“Sheesh! Yeah, she does,” Charlie said, tacted all their frens, including one called St.

rolling his eyes. Francis, who really loves animals; our vet;

“I hear you had a Big Adventure,” I re- the Humane Society; put pickshurs of Mia

minded Mia. all over the place an on line. An a big buncha

“Yes! Last Christmas. Mom an Dad hadda dog-lovers sprung into ackshun.”

holiday gathering Far, Far Away. They hadda “Humans kept callin,’ reportin’ in,” said

fly inna plane. Me an Charlie were bunkin’ Mia. “I was spotted on Old Dixie. Then

at our human brother Dan’s house. Charlie somebody saw me crossin’ You Ess 1. I’d

was Cool Kibbles with it, but I didn’t un- never seen anything like it. Millions of cars

derstand. I wanted my Mom an Dad an my an trucks. It was loud an scary. Once inna

own house an comfy bed. So, on Christmas while, a human’d recognize me an call my

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name an start walkin’ toward me, but I didn’t PHOTOS: LINDA THIBEAULT LETTER-WRITING CAMPAIGN FOR PATCH REEFS
know ’em, so I’d run away. When it got dark,
I’d find a hidden spot somewhere to sleep. Standing tall ... CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1
I scratched my leg in the woods. When it
rained, I curled up under a bush. Sometimes Centennial High School JROTC Cadet Lt. Dominic Casciano, would be great.” The county is submitting an application for a
a human’d put out a liddle food. I’d wait 16, top, works with Richard Walker and Jeremiah Williams, grant from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commis-
till they were gone to check it out. I started both 12, on giving a proper salute during Boys & Girls Clubs sion (FWC) to fund the sinking of 1,500 tons of concrete materi-
thinkin’ I’d never see Mom an Dad an Char- of St. Lucie County’s afterschool care at St. Lucie West K8. als down current from the Voici Bernadette.
lie again.” Above, JROTC instructor Jose Rodriquez works with Aden
Werner, 12, on basic facing movements.  The concrete, which would be marine-life safe, would be de-
Charlie continued. “So many nice hu- ployed in a dozen piles – known as patch reefs. They would pro-
mans worked day an night, tryin’ to find Mia. vide more habitat for juvenile fish and other aquatic life as well as
Then I had an idea: Mom an Dad should put provide more opportunities for recreational divers and anglers.
Mia’s food an water bowls an bed an blanket
out on Dan’s porch so, if she was near, there’d “It will add complexity to the Voici’s waters,” Oppenborn said.
be something fuh-mill-yer. So they did. And The reefs will consist of concrete debris from Interstate 95
said lotsa prayers. work as well as from the Crosstown Parkway extension project,
concrete railroad ties and concrete culverts – all of which are rat-
“I just kept plodding along, dog tired, no ed safe for deployment.
idea where I was going, just puttin’ one paw Anglers who would drift above the Voici Bernadette, dropping
in front of the other,” Mia said. “If I hadda a fishing line behind their boats as the current moves them, and
tail, which I don’t, it wudda been draggin.’ would have more chances to catch a fish if they had the patch
Suddenly something made me look up. I reefs to float over.
didn’t know the neighborhood. But there Oppenborn explained that the current is so strong that it’s
was something. I found myself walkin’ to- nearly impossible for small vessels to anchor near where the
ward this house. I didn’t recognize it, but Voici will be. Instead, anglers would just drop a line and let the
there were some smells I did recognize. current do the work.
When I got closer I saw MY OWN DISH. MY The patch reefs would eventually become established with
OWN BED. MY OWN BLANKET! I couldn’t young fish – fish that anglers could catch.
buh-leeeve it. I ran up an scratched on the Not only would the patch reefs provide anglers more fishing
door. An DAN opened it! I was overjoyed. I opportunities, but also more places for divers to explore. The
couldn’t wait to see Mom an Dad an Charlie debris piles would become home to any number of aquatic
(who told me I’d been lost for 12 days). The creatures.
vet checked me an said I was fine ’cept for I The reefs would also serve as “recruitment” tool for the Voici
lost 5 pounds. I got a shot just in case, since Bernadette herself, according to Oppenborn.
nobody knew what I’d been eating, includ- For instance, red snapper offspring generally begin life in the
ing me. I think I blocked it out. I was HOME! sand. As they grow, they begin to look for prey in low profile
Thinkin’ about all those Super Crispy Dog reefs – such as these proposed patch reefs. And, as they become
Biscuits humans who spent so much time adults who need larger space, they could relocate to the nearby
lookin’ for me makes me wanna give ’em a freighter.
Big High Paw an some slurps.” The $60,000 FWC grant won’t be awarded before the county
plans to deploy and sink the Voici Bernadette, which is why Op-
Heading home, I was thinkin’ how im- penborn is pursuing the patch reefs.
portant things get when you don’t have ’em Oppenborn said he hopes the public will see the value of the
any more. patch reefs and support the county’s effort to win the FWC grant.
Those who wish to help are encouraged to personalize letters of
Till next time, support and submit them to his office to be packaged with the
grant request.
The Bonz Those involved in organizations or businesses that tie into the
environment or marine economy are requested to send letters
DON’T BE SHY! on their letterhead. Oppenborn said it would be helpful to in-
We are always looking for pets clude supportive anecdotes regarding artificial reefs.
with interesting stories. To set A sample letter can be provided by emailing Jim Oppenborn at
[email protected].
up an interview, email He said he plans to submit the grant before the end of the
[email protected]. month, so the sooner the letters can be sent to him, the better. 

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Got gout? Don’t pout – it’s common, curable

BY TOM LLOYD | Staff Writer Pagan’s point is backed up by the U.S. De- That’s gout – which Pagan says the joints – most often the joint at the base
partment of Agriculture and Forbes Maga- has “a genetic component to it” as of the big toe – may be setting themselves
Gout is probably one of the most over-ro- zine. well. You may be pre-disposed to up for even more pain in the future as the
manticized human ailments. gout based on your genes. condition spreads, because, Pagan says, “ar-
In 2018, says the USDA, Americans ate thritis can develop in other joints down the
Literary giants of the Victorian and Ed- more red meat and poultry than ever be- The good news is that gout “is a road.”
wardian age, including Charles Dickens, An- fore: an average of 222.2 pounds per person, very treatable disorder,” according
thony Trollope, Horace Walpole and George which was up from 216.9 pounds in 2017. to Pagan. “It’s usually fairly easy to Aside from genetics and diet, other con-
Eliot (Mary Anne Evans), all treated gout pick up on and can be prevented tributing factors in gout can include obesi-
with what can only be called an unusual rev- In 1818 or 1918 the vast majority of the with minor limitations to diet [and] ty, high blood pressure, diabetes, metabolic
erence. country’s population consumed far less with medication.” syndrome as well as heart and kidney dis-
meat. At the same time, Forbes reports 73 eases. Even having had a recent surgery has
Today even the National Institutes of percent of the American adult population Those medications could include Col- been associated with an increased risk of ex-
Health admits “the merits of gout have been consumes at least some alcohol. chicine, Indomethacin, Proboscidean and periencing a gout attack.
extolled over the centuries by physicians assorted anti-inflammatories, though Pa-
and laypersons,” and as NIH points out, So what, exactly, causes gout? gan adds “we also use vitamin C as a ‘poor So, if you’ve got gout – or think you might
“gout was regarded as a badge of nobility, Uric acid, according to the Mayo Clinic. mans’ Proboscidean, which does much of – brush off those Victorian- and Edward-
a talisman against other afflictions and an It says, “Your body produces uric acid the same thing.” ian-era misconceptions and go see your pri-
aphrodisiac.” when it breaks down purines which are mary care physician.
substances that are found naturally in your There is, however, a serious caveat to the
Horace Walpole, the 4th earl of Oxford, body,” but adds “purines are also found in treatability of gout: What might seem to be Dr. Julio Pagan is with Cleveland Clinic
went so far as to claim gout “prevents oth- certain foods, such as steak, organ meats gout could be cancer. Indian River Hospital. He works from the
er illness and prolongs life.” That’s wildly and seafood. Other foods also promote high- hospital’s satellite branch at 4165 9th Street
misguided praise for what we now know is er levels of uric acid, such as alcoholic bever- “If an adult suddenly develops gout and SW (off Oslo Road), Suite 106. The phone
actually a form of arthritis, which is broadly ages, especially beer, and drinks sweetened they don’t have the typical risk factors – they number is 772-569-7706. 
defined as joint inflammation. with fruit sugar (fructose). are not a heavy meat eater and don’t imbibe
“Normally, uric acid dissolves in your in a lot of alcohol – as a doctor, you have to
Dr. Julio Pagan with the Cleveland Clinic blood and passes through your kidneys into think of that as [potentially] a tumorous pro-
Indian River Hospital’s Oslo Road location your urine. But sometimes either your body cess. [In that case] it’s important to at least
agreed to talk about the modern view of produces too much uric acid or your kid- get a complete blood count and look for oth-
gout. Asked when gout ceased being thought neys excrete too little uric acid. When this er evidence of other types of tumors.”
of as a malady of the wealthy, Pagan smiles happens, uric acid can build up, forming
and says, “I guess when the general popula- sharp, needle-like urate crystals in a joint or Pagan cautions that ignoring an attack of
tion partook of the exorbitant lifestyle” once surrounding tissue that cause pain, inflam- gout may only make matters worse.
enjoyed mainly by the well-to-do, including, mation and swelling.”
he says, a diet “rich in meat” and well lubri- Even if cancer is not detected, those who
cated with alcohol. can withstand the sudden, severe attacks of
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ple, redness or scaling of breast skin, a need surgery and radiation, chemother-
clear or bloody discharge from the nipple. apy or hormone therapy.

Some risk factors for male breast can- There isn’t much tissue to a man’s
cer are: breast, so removing the cancer usually
means excising most of the tissue. The
Age – the average age for a man diag- procedures that are used on women to
nosed with breast cancer is 67. save breast tissue aren’t practicable for
men.
Family – about 20 percent of men with
breast cancer are related to someone Most men with breast cancer require
with the disease. a modified radical mastectomy. In this
procedure, a surgeon removes the en-
Genes – about 7 percent of breast can- tire breast and some underarm lymph
cers in men are inherited. nodes, but leaves chest muscles intact.

Radiation – there’s a higher risk to [This is the last installment of a three-
men who underwent chest radiation part series on breast cancer.] 
treatments when they were younger.

Klinefelter Syndrome – men with this

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Reserve Plantation home replete with ‘bells and whistles’

BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Columnist by 11 feet) and a formal living room (13-
[email protected] by-16) that has pool views and French
doors that open to the pool. The kitch-
The house at 7938 Plantation Lakes en (14-by-10) is stunning and enviably
Drive, in the Reserve Plantation section equipped, with custom cabinetry, a gran-
of PGA Village, is elegant inside and out. ite island and countertops, pantry, soft
The luxury custom home sits on a larg- close drawers, pulls, under-counter light-
er-than-usual plot, and the mature trees ing, stainless-steel appliances and … wait
and lush landscaping, as well as a broad for it … a six-burner gas Wolf stove and
expanse of lawn, give the feeling of abun- pot filler. Again, windows, this time over
dance. It is a feeling that continues inside. the sink, look outside to the pool. It’s great
for keeping an eye on kids or grandkids,
As you step into the entrance, the ele- or just because it’s a calm and lovely view.
gance turns sumptuous with the marble There is a breakfast area with a door to the
floors found throughout the house. The pool, making it easy to eat indoors or out.
high ceilings and abundant windows en- The family room, a generous 26-by-16, is
sure that the home is light and bright; the adjacent to the kitchen and is the place
windows also ensure that there are lake, where you and your family will truly live.
pool and golf views from many rooms.
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A den (15-by-10-6) and a laundry room master bath is everything you could ask for, FEATURES FOR 7938 PLANTATION LAKES DRIVE
complete the public rooms. with dual sinks and a separate shower and
tub. There are two additional bedrooms, Neighborhood: Reserve Plantation at PGA Village
The master bedroom is a spacious 22- Year built: 1995 • Construction: CBS
by-15, and has beautiful pool views. The CONTINUED ON PAGE 26
Square footage: 2,882 sq., ft. • Total square footage: 6,104
Bedrooms: 3 • Bathrooms: 2.5

Flooring: marble • Security: manned gate,
Additional features: golf and lake views, in-ground heated
pool and spa, panel shutters, auto awnings on lanai, fire pit,
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cart entrance, generator, large water heater, Bose surround

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Community amenities: basketball, billiards, clubhouse, com-
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TRADITION AND ST. LUCIE WEST REAL ESTATE SALES

TOP SALES OF THE WEEK

The first full week of March saw moderate activity in the Tradition and St. Lucie West real estate mar-
kets, with 16 transactions of single-family residences and lots reported.
The top sale of the week was the residence at 7802 Long Cove Way. First listed in August for $641,000,
this 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom, 2,891-square-foot home sold for $450,000 on March 4.
Representing the seller in the transaction was agent Marlene J. Medina of Lang Realty. Representing the
buyer was agent John H. Slivon of Bowen Realty, Inc./PSL.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS
ORIGINAL SELLING
PRICE
TOWN ADDRESS LISTED ASKING PRICE SOLD
$450,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 7802 LONG COVE WAY 8/14/2018 $641,000 3/4/2019 $375,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 7632 GREENBRIER CIRCLE 1/18/2019 $389,900 3/4/2019 $370,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 6223 NW W DEVILLE CIRCLE 1/25/2019 $389,000 3/5/2019 $340,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 7142 HAWKS VIEW TRAIL 5/30/2018 $340,000 3/8/2019 $290,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 12430 SW WEEPING WILLOW AVE 10/12/2018 $310,000 3/5/2019 $286,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 108 NW MADISON COURT 1/26/2019 $299,900 3/7/2019 $280,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 9512 AVENEL LANE 11/7/2018 $305,000 3/8/2019 $270,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 7684 GREENBRIER CIRCLE 4/20/2018 $305,000 3/5/2019 $260,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 6101 NW BUTTERFLY ORCHID PLACE 11/15/2018 $265,000 3/4/2019 $252,640
PORT SAINT LUCIE 10984 SW WINDING LAKES CIRCLE 1/8/2019 $261,160 3/7/2019 $210,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 1267 SW CEDAR COVE 10/5/2018 $224,900 3/8/2019 $204,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 614 SW TREASURE COVE 10/19/2018 $212,000 3/8/2019 $189,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 9212 WENTWORTH LANE 10/16/2018 $209,900 3/8/2019

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7632 Greenbrier Circle, Port Saint Lucie 6223 NW W Deville Circle, Port Saint Lucie

Listing Date: 1/18/2019 Listing Date: 1/25/2019
Original Price: $389,900 Original Price: $389,000
Sold: 3/4/2019 Sold: 3/5/2019
Selling Price: $375,000 Selling Price: $370,000
Listing Agent: Linda MacCormack Listing Agent: Cecilia Santana

Selling Agent: Lang Realty Selling Agent: Unique Real Estate LLC

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Listing Date: 5/30/2018 Listing Date: 10/12/2018
Original Price: $340,000 Original Price: $310,000
Sold: 3/8/2019 Sold: 3/5/2019
Selling Price: $340,000 Selling Price: $290,000
Listing Agent: AnnMarie Napolitano Listing Agent: Paul Saperstein

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Building a pro and con list when looking at retirement

BY JANICE LLOYD | The Washington Post begin by reviewing their finances with an wildfires are becoming more destructive, Older people are resilient, but Helms
Fuller said: “It’s impossible to answer that said seniors should anticipate changes that
When Martha Powers and Larry expert, and then start to build pro and con with a blanket answer. Many areas of the might accompany aging.
country have some sort of risk, from hur-
Gomberg heard the news about Hurricane lists for each potential city or rural area, ricanes to flooding, to tornadoes, to sink- That’s a message Rita Parsons said she
holes, to wildfires, to scorching heat, to understands. Parsons didn’t want to have
Florence bringing horrific winds and cat- said Annette Fuller, editor of the magazine high winds, etc.” to worry about maintaining a home after
her husband died two years ago. That’s
astrophic flooding to Wilmington, N.C., and website Where to Retire. She added that finding an area that has when Parsons, 74, moved to Greenspring
“zero risk is very difficult.” Village, a continuing-care facility with
they grimaced. “Get past the fantasies and evaluate real accommodations for independent living,
Problems with mobility often surface assisted living and nursing-home care in
Then, they felt relieved. life,” she said. around ages 82 to 85, said Ginny Helms, Springfield, Va. Within such communities,
president of LeadingAge Georgia, making residents can move from one level of care
“What if we had decided to build our During their two-year search, Powers, safe surroundings very important. to another.

retirement home there,” they said to each 63, and Gomberg, 67, kept separate lists. “At That dangerous reality surfaced in No- “They take care of everything for me
vember during the California Camp Fire here,” she said. “They come and change
other in September, when the storm was first, I thought I wanted to walk on a beach blaze. Younger retirees who were still driv- the filters in the heat pump twice a year. If
ing were more likely to flee to safety, while a lightbulb burns out in the kitchen, I don’t
making headlines. “What if our brand-new every day,” Powers said. “Larry thought he some older residents with no means of es- have to deal with a ladder to change it. All
cape were left behind. I have to do is call building services. This
home had flooded?” wanted to live in California. I was trying so makes life easy.”
That was almost the case for 93-year-old
Like many of the 10,000 baby boomers hard to like California, I was making my- Margaret Newsum, who was standing out- Parsons doesn’t have children, and said
side her home with her walker looking for she feels very secure about having her doc-
hitting retirement age each day, Powers self sick. help as the fire approached, CNN reported. tors on campus and optional nursing care,
She was whisked off to safety by Dane Ray if she needs it. When she first moved in,
and Gomberg have decided to relocate. Af- “Then, we visited Lake Frederick again Cummings, a garbage collector who had she said, a bad knee made climbing stairs
been told to cut short his route. Instead of difficult. “But since I’ve lived here, I walk a
ter coming close to putting a deposit on a and agreed we liked the people, the loca- doing that, he looked for people in trou- couple miles a day, go to the gym and swim
ble. He took her home to care for her rath- several times a week,” she said. “Now, my
house in Wilmington in the summer, they tion, and decided we could still use our er than take her to a shelter. Since the fire, knee is fine, and I try to use the stairs as
she’s been staying with one of Cummings’ much as possible to stay in shape.” 
found a 55-and-over community just an same doctors if we wanted to. Suddenly, close friends.

hour from where they live in Fairfax, Va. walking on a beach didn’t seem as import-

They’re building a house in Lake Frederick, ant as all those things.”

Va., near the Shenandoah Mountains, and They visited potential new houses sever-

will move there this month. al times and spent the night, research that

They examined a variety of factors, in- is invaluable, Fuller said. “Visit the area

cluding access to quality medical care, during every season to make sure the cli-

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21 the morning with coffee, watch the sun go
down over the water, entertain friends and
12-6-by-12-6 and 15-by-11, and another family, or relax with a book. It would be
full bath, as well as a cabana bath. hard to leave that ideal space, but you may
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21042 SW 1792 SE Fallon Drive, Vacant Lot 18003 SW Cosenza Way 1600 NE Dixie Highway #5-101
Modena Way Isabella Floor plan 2 BD, 2 BA 1,072 Sq. Ft. Spectacular 180-degree direct
2 BR, 2 BA, Den area, 2 Car Treviso floor plan villa on Very nice high and dry lot with private wide river views from this corner ground floor condo. This
spacious lot with over $24,000 in builders’ upgrades. location on an interior canal. 2BR, Den/Poss. 3rd BR, 2 BA, Dining Room, 2 Car condo is minutes from the beach, downtown Stuart &
Beautiful SS kitchen and upgraded cabinets with pendant $39,900 1820 Sq. Ft. Perfect location on cul-de-sac with Jensen Beach. The River Club offers boats slips for sale
lights over granite countertop.The owners have screened Southern exposure lake view in back. This home was or rent (check avail.) a wonderful pool and clubhouse with
in the patio and epoxied the garage floor. In the backyard never lived it! White cabinets in kitchen w/ wall oven, low monthly fees. The main floors and bedroom carpets are
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some fun, you can find basketball, bil- Kay Rodriguez, agent for Lang Realty,
liards and game rooms, an exercise room, agreed that this house has the “Wow” factor
golf course, well-equipped library, pool inside and out.
and tennis available. Events and classes
make it easy to meet people, if that’s what “You must see this beautifully renovat-
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Considering buying a home with pals? What you should know

BY JON COILE | The Washington Post ery possible exit scenario, as well as termine how to split the ownership. Not only 4. How to make decisions: As
written documents, to avoid compli- does this affect your monthly payment, but co-owners, you’ll need a process in
Traditionally, buying your first home is cations. it will impact your taxes if you deduct your place to figure out how to decide when
one of those milestones associated with mortgage interest payments and property to replace the flooring or to buy a new
getting married and starting a family. But Choosing the right friends to room taxes. When you eventually sell the proper- refrigerator as well as smaller deci-
the millennial generation isn’t traditional; with isn’t always easy, but the stakes ty, you’ll need to have a written agreement sions such as the temperature setting
they’re marrying later and having children are even higher when you enter into about how much you own in order to split and whether you want to plant flowers
later than other generations. However, that’s the legally binding, long-term rela- any profits and seller contributions to the or vegetables.
not stopping them from becoming home- tionship required when you buy a sale.
owners. home. Compatible lifestyles become 5. How to legally establish own-
even more important when you’re 3. How to divide expenses: The cost of ership: You’ll need an attorney to
Millennials are the largest group of home signing more than a one-year lease. homeownership includes ongoing expens- help you evaluate the pros and cons
buyers by generation, representing 36 per- es such as taxes and insurance as well as of becoming tenants in common or
cent of them, according to the National In addition to making sure you and homeowner association dues, mainte- joint tenants with the right of survi-
Association of Realtors’ 2018 Home Buyers your co-buyer friend or friends have nance, repairs and upgrades. You should vorship, which means that an owner
and Sellers Generational Trends Report. similar attitudes about quiet hours, have a written agreement to address how automatically inherits the property
While 66 percent of those millennial buy- guests, pets and cleanliness, you’ll also expenses will be shared to avoid arguments. if one tenant dies. Either legal decision
ers are married, 15 percent were unmarried need to consider: has implications for the future sale of the
couples, 12 percent were single women and property or what happens if one of the
6 percent were single men. Researchers at 1. How open you need to be: While rent- owners dies.
ATTOM Data Solutions, a property data ers need to pass a credit check from the 6. How to plan for the future: Jobs and
analytics company, found that nearly 18 landlord, if you’re buying property with relationships change, so you’ll need a writ-
percent of homes purchased in the second someone, you’ll need to be completely ten agreement about how you’ll handle it if
quarter of 2018 were bought by co-buyers, open with each other about your finances. someone needs to move out and sell their
which they refer to as multiple, non-mar- Sharing credit reports is one place to start, share of the house or if everyone wants to
ried buyers listed on the sales deed. since every borrower’s credit will impact sell at once.
your interest rate on the loan and your abili- An attorney can help you write the agree-
In high-cost markets, it can be tough to ty to qualify for a mortgage. You also need to ments you’ll need in place for the legal and
buy a home by yourself. That’s why friends discuss available cash for a down payment financial well-being of you and your friends.
eager to leave their renting days behind and future expenses as well as a monthly But first, you need to find your most com-
sometimes opt to become homeowners to- housing budget. patible friends to start the conversation
gether. about buying together. 
2. How to share the property: If one buy-
While pooling finances to build equity er puts in less down payment or lives in a
can work, it takes careful planning for ev- smaller area of the house, you’ll need to de-

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Coming Up! STEPPIN’ IT UP!

CAJUN MEETS IRISH PHOTOS: ANTHONY INSWASTY above, dinner by Moonswiner’s Bar-
SUNDAY AT STUART’S B-Q, auctions, and live music by Bruce
ROCKIN’ RIVERWALK The Sunrise Theatre for the Performing Hunter, left, and the Real Country Band.
Arts hosted its 5th annual Cattleman’s Proceeds from the event benefited the
BY SAMANTHA BAITA | Staff Writer Dance last Saturday night at Adams historic Sunrise Theatre. 
Ranch in Fort Pierce. Guest were
1 It’s March. In Stuart that treated to dancing by the Wild Roses,
means Rockin’ Riverwalk,
the popular, free, Sunday after-
noon open-air concert-plus is
back, kickin’ the dust up on the
beautiful downtown Stuart wa-
terfront, one of the most pleas-
ant outdoor venues around. This
Sunday, March 17, you can add a
heaping helping of Cajun to your
Irish with the blues/swampfunk/
Zydeco music of Big Easy harpoon
player extraordinaire Rockin’ Jake
and his band, who’ll definitely rat-
tle your Cajun. Jake and his harp
have recorded with the likes of Ma-
ria Muldaur, and John Sinclair and
the Blues Scholars, and performed
with dozens of big names, includ-
ing Raw Oyster Cult, Muldaur, Bri-
an Stoltz and many others of the
same ilk. To make parking less of a
pain in the kazoo, you’re welcome
to ride the free Sailfish Shuttle
from Osceola, Sailfish or Kiwanis
Park. Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admis-
sion. Free. Free, free, free.

2 Comedy and magic col-
lide at the Lyric Theatre in

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‘Guys and Dolls’ puts StarStruck in New York state of mind

BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Staff Writer Ava Mahan and Eliza Levy rehearse a scene in “Guys and Dolls.” PHOTO COURTESY STARSTRUCK THEATRE AND ACADEMY informed actor. What is the character’s purpose
[email protected] and why are they saying what they’re saying? A
lot of kids come back to me and say that they
Having good source material often makes learned about (a time) in history and I knew ev-
for great musical theater. “My Fair Lady” and erything about it from ‘Cabaret’ or ‘Annie.’ They
“Kiss Me Kate” are great examples of that the- didn’t know why the Salvation Army marched
ory. So, too, is the Frank Loesser musical “Guys through the streets and I explained there was
and Dolls,” which is drawn from several sto- no Internet to get the word out.”
ries by Damon Runyon. The wonderful show,
with songs like “Luck Be a Lady,” “Adelaide’s Of course, this is also a fun musical and kids
Lament,” “If I Were a Bell” and “Sit Down, have to learn other educational things like
You’re Rocking the Boat,” won the Tony Award shooting craps or talking like a “New Yawker.”
for Best Musical in 1950 and has been revived Then there are the acting things.
on Broadway several times.
“What’s fun is nuance,” Jones said. “It’s one
StarStruck Academy and Theatre in Stuart of my favorite things to teach, to know what it
will present “Guys and Dolls” from April 4-7 is to raise their eyebrows. In ‘Guys and Dolls,’
with youngsters in grades 3-12. Peter Jones there is a lot of nuance and physical comedy.
is the musical director and Jennifer Jones the We’ve discussed being subtle yet making it
director; the latter spoke to me about staging funny. It’s an important skill. It’s about reading
such a fun show. body language and that people will read how
they present themselves.”
“First of all, it’s one of my favorite musicals of
all time,” she said. “I have so much respect for The talented cast includes Richard Aton as
the music and the way the script flows. I picked Sky Masterson, Justin Block as Nathan Detroit,
it not only because I love it. We’ve been doing River Hassett as Big Jule, Ava Mahan as Ade-
more contemporary things and I like to mix it laide and Eliza Levy as Miss Sarah Brown.
up. It’s important educationally. They’re learn-
ing about the classics. They’ve never heard of Jones singled out Morgan Roberts, who
Damon Runyon or how New York was. People plays Lieutenant Brannigan, for notice.
do not realize how much they learn when they
do a musical. My style of directing with stu- “My Lieutenant Brannigan is one of the
dents is all about the education and being an physically smallest kids, but she has the act-
ing chops,” Jones said. “She gets on the stage

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COMING UP LOTS TO READ INTO ‘GHOST WRITER’

CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1 BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Staff Writer Brian Sutherland. attempts to allay her misgivings by say-
[email protected] ing that if the novel is published, the
Stuart next Friday, March 22. Imagine if PHOTO COURTESY OF BRIAN SUTHERLAND proceeds will go to Vivian.”
your dad was a professional clown with Michael Hollinger’s play “Ghost Writ-
Ringling Brothers and your mom was an er” has an intriguing premise. A novelist, the typewriter girl,” he said. “She proves All of this begs the question of who is
aerialist? The stuff of dreams for millions Franklin Woolsey, dies in mid-dictation. herself quite good at writing. Through finishing the novel.
of kids, right? But for Chipper Lowell it His typist, Myra Babbage, continues our interactions, she becomes a sort of
was just mom and dad. With that DNA, working on the novel Woolsey was writ- muse and connects over the novel. One “Myra can’t entirely explain where
Lowell grew up creating his own acts and, ing. Woolsey’s widow is convinced Myra of the things that drew me was that the the words are coming from,” Suther-
as a successful pro, has performed on top is working from notes because the style play is very literate. I like the use of lan- land said. “Michael Hollinger decided
TV shows, including “Masters of Illusion” is so similar to her husband’s. She de- guage. I do a lot of musical theater that not to make it too literal. There is some-
and “The Tonight Show,” and headlines nies this. doesn’t have a lot of in-depth writing. It’s thing left to the imagination. Myra has a
in such glittering venues as Vegas, Tahoe, delightful to have a play that doesn’t shy speech in which she admits she doesn’t
Reno and Atlantic City. In the Lyric audi- The truth is complicated and is bound from using words. Words are the juice of know what’s going in, that she’s not sure
ence, you’ll be vastly entertained by “The up in an emotional relationship that was their relationship. They are both erudite where the words are coming from. Some
Chipper Experience: Where Comedy and more than employer-employee. Set a and eloquent and wordplay becomes audiences may draw conclusions that
Magic Collide,” with its dazzling mix of century ago, there are limits to what ei- the action of the play.” may not be the same.”
magic, music and stand-up. Showtime: 7 ther will acknowledge.
p.m. Tickets: $40. 772-286-7827. Franklin’s wife, Vivian, is the third Of course, the title, “Ghost Writer,” is
The Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach character in the play. She is a poet, but part of the mystery. A ghost writer is one
3 A pair of worthwhile – and free will present “The Ghost Writer” March considers her work more of a pastime. who pens a work without getting credit for
– films are being screened this 26- April 14. Brian Sutherland plays it. A ghost … well, we know what this is.
Wednesday, March 20, and you might Franklin Woolsey and brings an impres- “Her character is very interesting,”
want to check them out. The Lewis sive array of credits including Broad- Sutherland said. “She’s very smart and “There is a ghost, for Myra, at least,”
Branch Library, 2950 Rosser Blvd., Port way and New York productions of “The intuitive. She’s suspicious and want to Sutherland said. “That’s the way she
St. Lucie, presents the 2015 Brazilian film Sound of Music” and “Cats.” He has been know what’s going on. She puts the girl interprets it, that she’s receiving words
“The Second Mother,” as part of its For- on national tours in “Guys and Dolls” through her paces and it becomes quite from Franklin. Vivian is quite envious
eign Film Series. According to Wikipedia, with Maurice Hines, “Cabaret” with contentious. The wife is suspicious of because she has not received any atten-
“The Second Mother” tells the story of Joel Grey,” and on the European tour of Myra’s intentions and that her inten- tion from Franklin after his death.”
Val, the housemaid of a wealthy family “42nd St.” He is also a fixture in regional tions are not altogether honorable. Myra
in Sao Paolo, and the tensions that arise theaters around the country. Sutherland noted that loneliness is a
after her daughter Jessica moves into the part of all of the characters’ lives. Myra is
family’s house in order to apply for an Sutherland spoke recently about why unmarried, and while she may have had
admission exam at the University of Sao he finds this play, in which he is dead a love a long time ago, she is alone.
Paulo. Time: 2 p.m. (122 minutes). Ad- and seen in flashbacks, so interesting.
mission: free. Rating: R. 772-871-5484. “Writing is very solitary,” Sutherland
Another excellent film will be shown “It recounts the way we met and our said. “Part of what draws them together
Wednesday at the Kane Center in Stuart. relationship as (Myra) talks to an un- is their mutual loneliness. One wonders
“Victoria and Abdul,” a 2017 biographi- seen visitor,” he said. “I’m there as a what would have happened if he hadn’t
cal drama, stars Judi Dench and Ali Fazal. presence thrust there for her to refer to passed suddenly?”
The film is based on the book of same in memory. She continues to write the
name by Shrabani Basu, according to novel, playing with the idea I’m there as As a footnote, Sutherland said that as
Wikipedia, “about the real-life relation- a spiritual or ethereal presence. The re- a young actor, he performed in “West
ship between Queen Victoria and her lationship between Franklin and Myra Side Story” at Riverside in 1987. He is
Indian Muslim servant, Abdul Karim.” is multi-layered. There is a definite at- looking forward to the more intimate
Since its theatrical release in September traction and it may be on several layers. Waxlax Theatre for this play.
2017, “Victoria and Abdul,” has grossed There is an actual romantic spark that is
more than $65 million worldwide. You’ll largely subliminal because of the period “I like to play small theater with a
also get that Movie Must-have – popcorn and the fact that I’m married, although small play with lots of details,” he said. “It
– and a beverage. Time: 1 p.m. Admis- the marriage is not entirely satisfactory.” keeps you honest, or at least it should.”
sion: free. 772-223-7800 or www.kan-
ecenter.org.  Sutherland noted that the two charac- The Riverside Theatre, 3250 Riverside
ters are connected through writing. Park Dr., Vero Beach, presents Michael
Hollinger’s play “Ghost Writer” March
“She has proven herself more than 26-April 14. Call 772-231-6990 or visit
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“We just got the rights to ‘Mamma
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V EROFROBMEASMC H Present Mia!’” she said. “My students are going to
and she’s half the size of the gamblers and freak out. We’re one of the first schools to
Singer, Songwriter, Composer, Author she bosses them around and it’s the cutest be doing it. It’s for those in 5th-12th grades
(thing). I love working with a mix of ages. and it’s time to sign up.”
JIMMY WEBB It’s a real family.”
There will also be a Camp Mary Poppins
This is StarStruck’s big spring musical, and a return of Camps Kindness and Dis-
but not its only spring production. On ney. All will be revealed in an upcoming ar-
April 13-14, they will have a showcase with ticle on the summer program. Watch this
students from every class performing. space.

“There are 100 kids backstage,” Jones StarStruck Academy and Theatre is lo-
said. “It’s a lot of fun. We sell out really fast, cated at 2101 S. Kanner Highway, Stuart.
so if you want to see a StarStruck show, you For information, call 772-283-2313. For
have to decide quickly.” tickets, call 772-283-7787 or visit www.
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Jones also provided a teaser about the

in a Special Two-Day Event

Wednesday, March 20 at 4 pm presents
“A Conversation with Jimmy Webb”

Vero Beach Book Center
392 21st St., Miracle Mile

Grammy Winner Jimmy Webb discusses his
memoir, “The Cake and The Rain” where he
reveals the stories behind the songs followed

by a question & answer period and book-
signing. Moderated by Rhett Palmer, “Mayor

of the Airwaves.” Admission is free.

Thursday, March 21 at 7 pm
“An Evening with Jimmy Webb in Concert”

The Emerson Center
1590 27th Ave.

“An Evening with Jimmy Webb” is more
than a concert…his performance
is a master class you can sing along
with while he shares the stories

behind the hits.

Jimmy Webb’s name is synonymous with Directed by
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“Wichita Lineman,” “Galveston,” and “MacArthur Park.” Webb’s
musical collaborations are as varied as his songs and include Music by Leslie Bricusse & William Wildhorn
Glen Campbell, Frank Sinatra, Art Garfunkel, The 5th Dimension,
Linda Ronstadt, Barbra Streisand, Nina Simone and Kanye West. Produced By Special Arrangement with Musical Theatre International
Audiences will enjoy the tunes that made him a platinum hit and
Grammy award winner. In 2016, Rolling Stone listed Webb as
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A very ‘Funny Thing’ is happening at the Theatre Guild

BY PAM HARBAUGH | Correspondent evocative of Buster Keaton.

As the climax of the big 61st season of theVero There is also Sondheim’s music and lyrics.

Beach Theatre Guild, it doesn’t come any better In fact, this was the first musical for which he

or funnier than “A Funny Thing Happened on wrote both the music and lyrics.

the Way to the Forum.” “It’s stereotypical Sondheim,” says music

At heart, the show has a vaudeville aesthetic, director Ben Rose. “His lyrics are genius. The

which means gags galore and frenzied pacing. melodies are just so well written and unique;

Created by wit-meisters Burt Shevelove and Lar- smart and witty even though it was written de-

ry Gelbart, and musical genius Stephen Sond- cades ago.

heim, “Forum,” as it’s called by theater folk, shot A bit of theater history: The show’s opening

out of the gate in 1962 as a winner and remains number, “Comedy Tonight,” was created as a

one of the American theater’s best loved musi- Band-Aid of sorts for a show thought to be ail-

cal comedies. It is also the most often produced ing. It had originally opened with a love song,

by both amateur and professional theaters. but Jerome Robbins, brought in to fix the show,

“We have a real strong cast with this show,” said it needed a jolt, a kick-start for the humor.

says Jon Putzke, VBTG board president. “The So Sondheim wrote “Comedy Tonight,” and

audience is going to laugh themselves into the the iconic beginning became: “Something

aisles.” familiar, something peculiar, something for

Leading the romp is Gregory Harris, the everyone; a comedy tonight. Something ap-

chorus and drama director at Storm Grove pealing, something appalling, something for ev-

Middle School. He takes on the leading role of eryone; a comedy tonight. Nothing with kings,

Pseudolus, a conniving slave in Ancient Rome nothing with crowns; bring out the lovers, liars

who, more than anything, wants his freedom. and clowns. Old situations, new complications,

Part of Pseudolus’ plan involves Hero, the nothing portentous or polite; tragedy tomor-

son of his master, Senex. Then there’s Philia, the row, comedy tonight.”

virgin living in the next-door brothel. The plan Clockwise from above: Martha Kelly, Gregory Harris, Tara Giovannone and Rob Volsky in rehearsal. PHOTOS: KAILA JONES But, for sure, there are still love songs, done

is that Hero and Philia should get together. The with appropriate attitude.

stone in the sandal of the plan is that she has been promised “Forum” is such a popular show. “Like ‘Comedy Tonight,’” he Hero and Philia, played by Alex Martinez and Tara Giovan-

to the notorious Roman soldier, Miles Gloriosus. says. “I have sung snippets of that since eighth grade.” none, sing “Lovely,” in which they moon over how lovely it

For sure, Harris knows he has big shoes to fill. Part of the As far as his comic timing, Harris says with a laugh, “I is to be lovely. Hysterium delivers “I’m Calm,” in which he

storied history of “Forum” is the list of legendary comics hope it’s funny!” desperately tries to calm down. And Lycus, played by Rob

who have played Pseudolus: Zero Mostel, Phil Silver and Na- He’s got nothing to worry about because he’s “phenome- Volsky, Pseudolus and the Courtesans perform in the bawdy

than Lane. nal on stage,” says Putzke. “(Harris) has a great sense of hu- number “The House of Marcus Lycus.”

A movie version was made in 1966, again starring Zero mor. He has an overabundance of energy, is the most incred- In addition to sounding good and being a laugh riot, the

Mostel as Pseudolus. In the role of Hero was Michael ible quick study. He stepped into the role of production looks great, Shestak says.

Crawford, who would gain big fame in the title Cliff (one of the leading roles) in ‘Cab- Michael Naffziger, Indian River Charter High

role in Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phan- aret’ at the Guild about three School theatre director and a Tony-nominated

tom of the Opera.” days before it opened.” scenic designer, has created a colorful, vi-

A friendly guy with bounding energy Director Beth Shestak, brant and fun setting. Overseeing the con-

and a ready handshake, Harris has been herself a former profes- struction and scenic painting is Jeff Hall.

on the VBTG stage in “Cabaret,” “Hel- sional actor, is confi- “It’s precisely what I envisioned,” Shestak

lo, Dolly!” and “Jerry Finnegan’s Sister,” dent that every cast says. “A comic look, exaggerated, off-kil-

which he performed with his wife, Cait- member will deliver ter, brightly colored. Even the pillars are

lin. He has also music directed “The Mi- the comic setups and leaning.”

kado,” “Pirates of Penzance” and “Caba- punches with ease. The hair and wigs, done by Jon Putz-

ret.” “Pseudolus is definite- ke’s wife, Marge, are all extensive and time

He’s a quick study, he says, and that’s a ly the driving force of the consuming, Shestak says. “Some of the wigs,

good thing because it was barely a week before show,” she says. “It’s not an easy especially the Courtesans’ and Domina’s, are

opening that he stepped into the role. role. It’s wordy; song wise and acting fairly elaborate,” she says. “(Marge’s) team comes

“I’ve got the first act memorized already,” he says, wise. But the great thing about this show is that in every night to make sure the wigs haven’t fallen flat

one day after getting the script. it’s really an ensemble cast. The major players are everyone and that they are styled appropriately.”

At a technical rehearsal last week, where lights and sound and they all have quite a bit of stage time.” Shestak expects people to leave the theater feeling “happy

cues are coordinated with actors, Harris was questioning One of her favorites is Erronius, played by Bill Lembeck, and entertained and probably humming ‘Comedy Tonight.’”

where on the stage he should stand. “Do you want me up an old man who, in an effort to rid his home of ghostly spirits “It’s so wonderfully written,” she says.

here, or down there?” he says, pointing to the edge of the (conjured by Pseudolus), takes on the task to walk around “It’s so funny. I’ve been telling my actors, ‘keep it light,

stage. Realizing his goal of turning in a solid performance, the Hills of Rome seven times. The gag is heightened by stage keep it fast, keep it fun.’”

his fellow cast mates cheered him on by saying “You’re doing hijinks, which come to a sudden halt whenever Erronius en-

great, Greg … Yeah, great!” ters and slowly trudges across the stage. “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”

Harris found that immensely heartwarming. “It settles a Joe Sears is Hysterium, a fellow slave and only friend to runs March 12-31 at the Vero Beach Theater Guild, 2020

lot of the nerves,” he says. “Coming in at the 11th hour is very Pseudolus. Sears also has extensive performance back- San Juan Ave., Vero Beach. It performs 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays

nerve-racking. But to have the support of everyone who has ground in upstate New York. His wife is a professional musi- through Fridays, and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tick-

worked so hard is extremely humbling.” cal accompanist. And then there are Eric Jones and Phil Mar- ets are $15 to $30. Call 772-562-8300 or visit VeroBeachT-

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JazzScat: Tune into this March of events

Every year, Fort Pierce Jazz and Blues and historic downtown Fort Pierce with Because there are limited seats avail- artist a surprise for now. Both the Thurs-
Society pulls out all the stops and offers rock-infused blues of the Rusty Wright able, you’ll want to reserve your seats and day and Friday concerts are absolute-
a full week of concerts and live musical Band. Wright, who’s played with Buddy come early for this awesome addition to ly free, but no one will ever mind if you
events, and most of them are absolutely Guy, Nancy Wilson of Heart, Stevie Ray Jazz Week. make a small donation to help fund the
free. What? Are they crazy? Not totally. The Vaughan Drummer Chris Layton and music scholarships we provide to talent-
members of Fort Pierce Jazz and Blues So- so many others, will have Melody Lane Wednesday, Marcy 27, is Latin Swing ed Treasure Coast students preparing for
ciety are just crazy in love with music and smoking with his guitar wizardry and day with a free concert on the waterside a career in music.
the chance to live in this beautiful piece stage presence. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in downtown Fort
of paradise we all call home. To show Pierce, with live music and plenty of room Valentine’s Day may be over, but there’s
their gratitude, they put together a week’s As always, the party starts at 1 p.m. with for dancing. Then, we’ll give you time to still a gift from the heart and a whole lot of
worth of awesome, live professional mu- a set from the Jazz Ensemble, then kicks finish out your work day or catch a quick love heading in your direction thanks to
sic to share with the Treasure Coast and into high gear at 3 when the Rusty Wright catnap, then we’ll bring on FDO – the Big the annual week jam-packed with music,
help spotlight our beautiful and historic Band takes the stage. Bring your lawn Swingin’ Band, which is nearly 20 pieces fun and festivities we’ve come to know as
downtown Fort Pierce. And all you have chairs and umbrellas but leave the bot- of awesome musicianship and a whole Jazz Week.
to do is show up to join in the fun and fes- tles at home; we’ll have plenty of food and evening of tunes you can dance to. We’ll
tivities of Jazz Week 2019. drinks available on site that afternoon. close down Second Street, so you’ll have
plenty of room for Dancin’ in the Streets,
This year’s Jazz Week kicks off on Sun- Just when you’ve recovered from meet- and if your happy feet are feeling lucky,
day, March 24, with a free Waterside Blues ing Mr. Wright, on Tuesday, March 26, a take a chance at our swing and Latin
Concert at Melody Lane in beautiful jam session with Steve Ahern will take dance contests.
place at the Sunrise Black Box Theatre.
And the whole evening is free because,
well … that’s what we do! If you’d like to learn more about Fort

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KIDS WILL BE ‘TUT TUT’-ING AROUND AT BARN SUMMER CAMP

BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Staff Writer veloping life skills as well as talent is an Denver Casado, who takes literature or pop them in sound and lighting and choreog-
[email protected] important part of the program. culture and writes little shows about it. Last raphy. It culminates in a show for the pub-
year, it was ‘The Grunch’ and it was ador- lic and that’s what happens in the theater.
The way my inbox is filling with arts The Barn Summer Camp is limited to only able. He writes the music. ‘Tut Tut’ is based The bottom line is a paying audience and
camp information, summer cannot be far 32 campers, to allow for personalized atten- on King Tut, but it is set to Mark Twain’s all of those components come together in
off. It is not too early to make plans for your tion, and all campers are featured in the main ‘The Prince and the Pauper.’ King Tut is sick a perfect storm for an audience. That’s my
youngster’s summer in the arts as many of stage musical comedy “Tut Tut,” inspired by of royal life and wants to live like a com- philosophy, that the be all and end all is
these camps fill up early. There are a variety the life of the Boy King of ancient Egypt. The moner. He finds a boy who looks just like the end product. Along the way, you learn
of programs, both long and short, intense camp is geared for beginners to advanced him and they switch places. Then Tut’s fa- how they come together. It always begins
and more relaxed, and if you look around, campers from grades 3-10 and camp dates ther dies and he has to assume the throne. in utter chaos and slowly and systemati-
you will find one that meets your child’s are June 3-30, Monday through Friday, from It’s set in ancient Egypt, so they learn a little cally it has meaning. I love watching that
needs and allows for a good time as well. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. That’s a big change from last history of Tut and also of Mark Twain. The realization.”
year, when the camp was at the end of the songs are as cute as they can be and it has a
The Barn Theatre Summer Camp in summer. This year, the Barn plans to stage a modern flavor to it.” The Barn Theatre’s Summer Camp will
Stuart is one of the oldest in the area, but summer musical and the camp found that take place at the Barn Theatre, 2300 SE
it continues to update and keep current. the end of the summer was also prime family In addition to acting and a bit of history, Ocean Blvd., Stuart, June 3-30. Camp runs
The camp is under the direction of Kristal vacation time. campers learn a lot of other theater skills. Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4
Eckhardt, a familiar name in Martin County p.m. For more information or for registra-
as she led the Martin County High School For “Tut Tut,” Eckhardt returned to the “We do improv and play theater games,” tion forms, visit www.barn-theatre.com or
drama department for 32 years. She has a company that presented last year’s“Grunch.” Eckhardt said. “We’ll have a workshop on call 772-287-4884. 
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and a master’s in theater education, so de- “I discovered a young company, Best hieroglyphics for their costumes. We train
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‘Warriors on the Water’ sure to make a splash at Savannas

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While Warriors on the Water isn’t specifi-
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tegration struggles, it’s well-made for them.
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veterans plus one participant (each),” said erans with disabilities, but people with dis-
coordinator Evelyn Dodd. “It is to encour- abilities,” Dodd said.
age the veterans community to enjoy the
Florida State Park system and Savannas Pre- She said the state park staff and many of
serve State Park.” the volunteers are educated about various
disabilities. “We’ve had veterans with vari-
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8 a.m. to noon Savannas Preserve will have accommodated them,” Dodd said.
activities for the registered veterans.
Dodd is an Army veteran with disabilities.
“The Warriors on the Water includes a That’s how she got the idea for Warriors on
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Savannas Preserve State Park. She proposed
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“We’re still actually figuring out what we around 11 a.m. to make way for the stage
want to call it,” organizer Richard Gallant entertainment. Purizaca will kick things off 2 p.m. Boettner will perform again at 2 p.m. erans are admitted free. The powwow ac-
said. “Pretty much now we’re calling it the again with a show before the grand entry. The afternoon session will wrap up at 3 p.m. cepts a wide range of proofs about veteran
March Powwow.” After the grand entry, Boettner is back. status.
It’s not because after more than five de- Admission is $10 for those 12 and older.
cades the association still can’t come up The Aztec dancers, who hail from South It’s $5 for those ages 6 to 11. Children ages 5 The St. Lucie County Fairgrounds is at
with a name. The association hosted 53 Florida, will take the stage again at 3 p.m. and under are free. Additionally, active-duty 15601 W. Midway Road, in Fort Pierce. For
great powwows at the St. Lucie Fairgrounds, After that there will be a drumming semi- military, National Guard members and vet- more, visit www.fiha.us. 
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standing powwow, Thunder on the Beach, Gaskin, a Chippewa, will show hoop
in Indian River County in February. dancing, along with playing some music,
“The organization that was running that at 5 p.m., followed by Purizaca. There will
asked us to take it over,” Gallant said. be a second grand entry at 6 p.m. followed
The St. Lucie Native-American interest by an evening dance session. Boettner will
group – which formed from an Explorer again show his hoop dancing skills at 8 p.m.
Scout post in 1965 – agreed, and now runs Events will wrap at 9 p.m.
two annual powwows. It has no plans to
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21 Casanova was one 110 Let’s Make ___ 66 Believe, to the Bard (or, pitch
23 Query to a stylist 111 ___-Locka, Fla.
25 Biographer Fraser 114 A kind of self-punishment de ball?)
26 “It’s ___-win situation” 115 World War One figure 68 Allowed for the weight of the
27 Voice of Sylvester 119 Winter warmer-upper
28 Feature of a grasshopper 120 Dumb move container
121 Moved very slowly 71 Stiller’s partner
sparrow 122 Garden outcome 72 Planned
30 Handled with carelessness 123 Determining factor? 75 El ___, Tex.
33 Part of YWCA 124 Take care of 76 Draft ratings
34 Drifter’s sighting 125 Haughty 77 Put on
37 Minimally speaking 79 Wrestling win
40 “Flying carpet of the deep” DOWN 80 Slew
44 Renders less dangerous, as 1 “Serves you right!” 82 Sinbad got carried away by it
2 Before you know it 84 Renounced
a bull 3 F. Gary Powers’s plane 86 Art ___
47 Disapprove of 4 “That ain’t it” 90 Dome-shaped home
50 Say for the record 5 Test cheat 91 “That was before
51 “How clever!” 6 Parrot’s word
53 2-D product 7 See Seinfeld ___ you”
54 Chewbacca’s chief 8 Building addition 92 French detective series for 18
55 Singer Carly ___ Jepsen 9 Serenade, e.g.
56 Change for a rainy day? 10 Sailor’s cry years
59 Going-under gases 11 Benefit 94 Of the wind
61 Buckingham guards don’t do 12 Drug containers 97 Town in Assam, India, and
13 I.D.s for Au and Ag
it 14 Berry or Pfeiffer role starting point of a famous
62 Field Marshal Rommel and 15 Small version road begun in 1942
16 Farm relief, perhaps 100 Costa or Puerto follower
others 17 Catch, as one’s sleeve 101 Engraved stone
63 Slangy sib 19 Box-spring support 103 Alcindor, Grade, and Wallace
65 Drone home 22 Dietetic 104 Watering places?
66 Jogs 24 Atahualpa subject 105 Smidgen (of tea)
67 Affect like a gnat 29 Musical-scale segment 106 Security breach
68 Words 31 Former Cubs manager Lee 107 “Hold ___ your hats!”
69 Inherit the Wind co-author 32 Name on a tractor 108 Woolly mammas
34 “How can ___ 109 See 29 Down
Robert ___ 111 Capital where kroner are
70 Squabble thank you?” capital
71 What things run into and 35 Car-dealership glass 112 Dickey or Dickinson
36 Driving hazards that may 113 “Factory” owner Warhol
people run out of 116 Miners keep bringing it up
73 Pot starter shock you? 117 .
74 Palindromic author 38 Mad as ___ 118 Entanglement, to José (or, a
75 Confab in a 90 Down 39 Zanzibar folks cat with no tail?)
78 They can be loose 41 Shoe-size consideration
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or tight 43 Sunday endorsements [email protected]
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81 Dried-grape drink 45 Fade-outs? JAzzJams
83 Get from ___ B 46 It takes the place of a woman
84 Cube with a quincunx, 48 Midafternoon
49 Is suffering from
among other patterns
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87 Emergency call
88 Think about this
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THE SECOND POINT ON A DECEPTIVE DEAL WEST NORTH EAST
— Q 10 6 5 4 KJ3
By Phillip Alder - Bridge Columnist J8653 Q72 10 9 4
J942 5 Q 10 8 7 6
Sun Tzu is believed to have lived from 544 to 496 B.C. In some areas, his “The Art of War” 7632 AKJ8 Q5
still influences competitive endeavors, including business, culture, politics and sports, as
well as warfare. Sun Tzu said, “A military operation involves deception. Even though you are SOUTH
competent, appear to be incompetent. Though effective, appear to be ineffective.” A9872
AK
This deal was used in last week’s column. Then, South made six spades after taking a safety AK3
play in trumps by running dummy’s four. 10 9 4

Can you see any way for a defender to influence declarer to his detriment? Dealer: South; Vulnerable: North-South

In the auction, North’s four diamonds was a splinter bid. It showed four-plus spades, at least The Bidding:
game-going values and a singleton (or void) in diamonds. Then South, confident that his
partner had to have strength in clubs, used 14-30 Roman Key Card Blackwood. He learned SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST OPENING
that his partner had one key card (an ace or the spade king), then slightly optimistically 1 Spades Pass 4 Diamonds Pass
jumped to six spades. 4 NT Pass 5 Clubs Pass LEAD:
6 Spades Pass Pass Pass 7 Clubs
West, who disliked leading from a jack, chose the club seven to dummy’s king. What might
have happened next?

Here was East’s chance to deceive declarer. If he had smoothly played the club queen under
dummy’s king, what would South have thought?

Surely he would have assumed it was a singleton; and if it were, next running the spade four
would have been risky. If West could have taken that trick with a singleton honor, he could
then have given his partner a club ruff. So declarer was highly likely to play a spade to his
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ELIMINATE THE DREADED SHANK

A few weeks ago, I was watching an instead of the clubface. Now here is where

LPGA tournament in Asia and one of the many people are mistaken: Because the

leaders was preparing to hit a mid-iron ball goes severely to the right, they assume

approach shot on a par-4. To the surprise that they left the clubface open or led with

of myself and all watching, including the the hosel to make it go right. Not true!!

telecast crew, one of the best female play- The ball went right simply because you

ers in the world cold shanked the KKEUVRINES’S hit the ball with the hosel (aka
ball 50 yards dead right, deep into the shaft); and because the hosel
the woods. The announcer’s call (shaft) is round the ball goes vi-
was classic when she exclaimed: olently, laterally to the right for a

“Oh my gosh, did she just shank right-hander, and left for the left-

that ball?” I immediately began hander.

to relate to how shocked and sur- Here is the simple “Kure” for

prised the player must have felt, the shank. Strike 20 to 30 balls

and also thought that even the with an object such as a rake or

best players in the world can at another club shaft (we use a 2-by-

times hit the horrific shank, the By Kevin Perkins 4 board at our Academy here at
most frustrating and paralyzing the 76 Golf World), just outside the

shot in golf. ball approximately 1 inch away,

However, armed with the proper knowl- parallel to your target line. This will force

edge, golfers will have no problem correct- you to swing down from inside the target

MORE HOLE-IN-ONE HEROICS! ing this shot pattern. Let’s first identify the line, to back down the line, to back inside

Gloria Nip, 12, recorded her fifth (!) career hole in one last week on the PGA cause of a shank; this will lead to a better the line, and prevent you from swinging
Golf Club’s Dye course’s 6th hole. Gloria, daughter of Florence and Ken Nip, is
a highly decorated junior golfer who has twice been a national finalist in the and quicker understanding when we later outside the target line, insuring clubface
Drive, Chip and Putt Competition, held at the Augusta National Golf Club, site
of the Masters. Not to be outdone, longtime PGA Verano resident Mike Order got address the “Kure.” – not hosel – contact. Once you feel the
into the act on Monday, holing an 8-iron from 145 yards out on the Wanamaker
course’s 11th hole. Congrats, Gloria and Mike!  A shank is simply caused by the club center contact again that this drill will en-

Thank You Port St. Lucie returning to the ball on an outside swing courage, and you will begin to regain your
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to inside, only 10 percent from inside to You will also begin to feel your arms pass-

outside), causing the “sweet spot” to re- ing closer to your torso, as opposed to too

turn approximate 1 1/2 inches outside the far from your torso, and are well on your

ball, resulting in the hosel striking the ball way to playing better golf! 

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