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NAKED AMBITION: BUFF SUNBATHING COULD BOOST COUNTY ECONOMY Manatee Island
bids for eatery
BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer Blind Creek Beach. the county tap into the multibil- PHOTO: LINDA KLOORFAIN at Riverwalk
[email protected] lion-dollar naturist market, said
sites and blogs dedicated to na- Nelson Jones, president of Trea- Jones said. “This would give BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer
St. Lucie County’s world-re- turists/nudists,” Gill said. sure Coast Naturists. them an opportunity to get a [email protected]
nowned nude beach will soon piece of that pie. It’s good for
have the county government’s of- Officially designating Blind “It’s a huge economic perk,” the businesses, hotels, restau- Manatee Island Bar & Grill,
ficial approval. Creek Beach for naked sunbath- owner of waterfront restaurants in
ing and skinny dipping will help CONTINUED ON PAGE A4 Fort Pierce and Port Salerno, has
Treasure Coast Naturists de- proposed developing a new bar
ployed a lobbyist to help county and grill at the Port St. Lucie River-
officials convince state officials to walk Boardwalk.
allow naked sunbathing and skin-
ny dipping at Blind Creek Beach The 150-seat restaurant would
on South Hutchinson Island. open in October 2021 on the south-
ern end of the new boardwalk the
County commissioners antici- city is building along the St. Lucie
pate enacting an ordinance desig- River in the park the city is devel-
nating Blind Creek Beach as cloth- oping on Westmoreland Boulevard.
ing optional and updating the
management plan for the 408-acre The Port St. Lucie City Council
park, but have not set a timeline. voted unanimously Monday to au-
thorize City Manager Russ Black-
“This is an opportunity to of- burn to negotiate a long-term lease
ficially recognize something that with Paul Gonnella, principal of
has already been taking place for Manatee Island Bar & Grill PSL LLC.
roughly two decades,” said coun- Manatee Island proposed building,
ty spokesman Erick Gill. leasing and operating a two-story
restaurant for 30-to-50 years and
“It presents additional niche
marketing opportunities for the CONTINUED ON PAGE A9
county’s tourism office, as there
are magazines, travel guides, web-

Developer of medical VIRGIN TRAINS SAYS OCCASIONAL
offices to buy 6-acre TREASURE COAST STOPS LIKELY
parcel in Tradition
BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer
[email protected]

BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer PHOTO: LINDA KLOORFAIN PHOTO: LINDA KLOORFAIN Virgin Trains USA postponed be required to blow their warning
[email protected] new track construction in St. horns.
Treasure Coast High School cheerleaders whip up support for the Lucie County until next year
A Tampa developer offered home team during their Homecoming game last Friday at South and will only make occasional The latest plans for high-
the city $1.6 million for a 6-acre County Stadium in St. Lucie West. More photos, Page B11.  stops at its Treasure Coast sta- er-speed passenger rail service
lot in Tradition Commerce Cen- tion after it opens in 2027.
ter where it plans to erect a CONTINUED ON PAGE A6
60,000-square-foot medical of- Virgin Trains also plans to in-
fice and retail building. stall so many safety measures
at its railroad crossings on the
The Port St. Lucie City Council Treasure and Space coasts that
Monday authorized City Manag- train engineers would no longer

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CITY’S REVVED UP FOR SATURDAY’S CROSSTOWN PARTY

BY DEBBIE CARSON | Staff Writer igation and roadway improvements Along with the trolley ride, there will be them in to win a prize.
[email protected] pushed the grand total for the project to live music, food trucks, a kids’ zone and a Exclusive merchandise will be on
approximately $150 million. “passport” type game where participants
The long-awaited and much-anticipated collect stamps from each booth and turn sale. The merchandise includes T-shirts,
Crosstown Parkway Extension will open its Part of the ancillary work related to posters, Tervis tumblers and even
lanes to the very first drivers this Saturday the extension is improvements to Flor- Christmas ornaments – all featuring
amid a ribbon-cutting and community cel- esta Drive, which will be a “superstreet.” the Guy Harvey-commissioned art that
ebration near the extension’s junction with Starting at 4 p.m. Saturday, it will have a graces the bridge.
Floresta Drive. new traffic pattern that will provide for
protected U-turns and improved pe- Though the bridge is done, the con-
“There’s a lot of excitement,” said Sarah destrian safety. tractors still have some finishing touch-
Prohaska, City of Port St. Lucie spokeswom- es to complete, Prohaska said. They
an. “People want to celebrate – but they Those attending the festivities Satur- anticipate getting the work done by the
want to drive, too.” day are encouraged to approach from end of the year. Much of the work will
the west on Crosstown Parkway at San- be around the bridge and under it at the
So, in an effort to accommodate both, the dia Drive. Parking attendants will help new plaza.
city is hosting a celebration Saturday start- drivers locate parking along Crosstown
ing at 9 a.m. with a dedication ceremony between Sandia and Floresta. “It’s safe,” Prohaska said. “The bridge,
followed by the ribbon-cutting at 10:30 a.m. itself, is good to go.” Drivers should ex-
and the party itself from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The St. Lucie County Fair has offered pect lane closures in the area of the ex-
up its people-movers and Community tension as crews finish out their work.
The bridge will open to drivers at 4 p.m., Transit has provided buses and drivers
and anyone wanting to be among the first to to help deliver people up to the event While city taxpayers helped fund the
drive the extension can line up at 3 p.m. at near the base of the bridge. construction of the extension – with
eastbound Crosstown between Airoso Bou- monies also coming from the federal
levard and Sandia Drive. Once there, participants can take a and state governments – no taxpayer
trolley ride along the bridge – equipped money is being used for the community
The Crosstown Parkway Extension has with a tour guide pointing out all the celebration.
been in the city’s planned projects since the special notes about the bridge. The City
early 1980s. In the early 2000s, voters ap- of Stuart is lending its downtown trol- Numerous businesses helped with
proved a special tax to help fund the connec- leys to Port St. Lucie for the occasion. that aspect, taking on sponsorships to
tor, which will bridge the gap between Cross- underwrite the event. A complete list of
town in St. Lucie West and U.S. 1 to the east. It’s something “you can only experience sponsors can be found on the city’s website.
if you come to the party,” Prohaska said. Key sponsors include Kolter Homes; Valen-
The design and construction for the ex- Those interested in taking the free trolley cia Cay at Riverland; Mattamy Homes; and
tension cost $86 million, Prohaska said, ride can stop at the striped tent to hop on. American Consulting. 
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BLIND CREEK BEACH TRADITION DEAL

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rants, gas stations, rental cars.” er Russ Blackburn to sign a purchase and
The commissioners discussed the plans
sale agreement with Brightwork Acquisi-
on Sept. 10 for officially establishing Blind
Creek Beach as the county’s first cloth- tions for the lot on the southeast corner of
ing-optional beach. It is located on State
Road A1A, just north of the St. Lucie Nu- Village Parkway and Discovery Way.
clear Plant on South Hutchinson Island.
Brightwork Acquisitions will immedi-
The county leases Blind Creek Beach
from the state Department of Environ- ately make a $10,000 down payment and
mental Protection’s Division of Lands,
which has a rule banning naked sunbath- have a 75-day due diligence period to back
ing. However, the Treasure Coast Natur-
ists’ lobbyist convinced the agency’s coun- out of the deal, the agreement says.
sel this year that there is a Constitutional
right to be naked in public, county and The deal was arranged by Tambone
naturist officials said.
Companies of Palm Beach Gardens, which
“We’ve helped them get there so to
speak,” said Nelson Jones, the group’s partnered with the city to market 84 acres
president. “We have a guy
that kind of helped a little bit of city-owned land in Tradition Commerce
with (county) folks getting in
touch with DEP up there in Center. Tambone Companies and the city
Tallahassee … helped all of
us on a path that would help will split the proceeds after covering clos-
solve that issue.”
ing costs, records show.
“We showed up with the
last 10-years-worth of case If the sale goes through, the city will
law that supported what
we’re trying to do,” Jones save about $29,000 in annual carrying
said. “Anytime someone was
arrested, ticketed or fined, it costs on the land, including property taxes
was always thrown out.”
and assessments, records show.
The official designation will clear up any
confusion about the practice and make the Brightwork Acquisitions focuses on
beach more of a national and international
tourist attraction, Jones and Gill said. PHOTOS: LINDA KLOORFAIN developing medical and retail buildings,

The Naturists first started working with our standpoint, they didn’t really have to Ross Kirchman, a partner, told the coun-
county officials on formally allowing na- go down this route because it’s not illegal
ked sunbathing and skinny dipping at in the first place,” Jones said. “This county cil.
Blind Creek Beach in 2014. does not have any anti-nudity ordinances,
other than ones that pertain to strip clubs, “We’re very bullish on Tradition and
The St. Lucie County Sheriff has recog- but nothing that would affect us in any
nized the clothing optional designation way.” what’s going on with Cleveland Clinic,”
since at least that time.
So far, county residents seem to have Kirchman said. “Their plans here are just
“The mere presence of nudity isn’t a accepted the clothing option beach with
crime,” said Sheriff Ken Mascara, “unless no qualms, Jones said. Newspaper and tremendous for the medi-
it’s accompanied by something else — like television news reports about the nude
lewd and lascivious behavior.” beach in 2016 prompted no protests. cal demand that will create

Treasure Coast Naturists has about 250 “I’ve not had any opposition issues,” as well as the residential
members and a website highlighting the Jones said. “I think, if anybody was going
features of Blind Creek Beach and the to come up with an objection, that would growth.”
have happened already.”
Brightwork Acquisitions
Instead, Blind Creek attracted more vis-
itors than four nearby beaches combined wants to build multi-sto-
during a recent survey, county records
nearby hotels, restaurants, shops and en- show. ry medical buildings, but Kirchman.
tertainment. so far the market has not
“The beach has grown,” Jones said. “It’s
The group also provides two portable a big tourist draw.” absorbed those, Kirchman
toilets in the beach’s parking lot and signs
warning visitors they may encounter peo- “You have something like this, you bring said. “There is some other medical in the
ple wearing no clothes. in lots of tourists from Canada, from Eu-
rope, from all over because they’re used to market that is multi story that has some
Naturists and county officials still must that kind of beach,” Jones said. “We used to
work out the boundaries of the cloth- joke and say, ‘build it and they will come.’ vacancy,” Kirchman said. “We’re going to
ing-optional beach and ways to pay for They have.” 
permanent restrooms and a paved park- monitor that. Ideally, we’d like to do some
ing lot, Gill said.
multi-story.”
It seems like a good idea to gain com-
missioners’ official approval of Blind Mayor Greg Oravec has repeatedly said
Creek Beach as clothing-optional so coun-
ty officials feel more comfortable with the he wants to see multi-story buildings in
practice, but it isn’t legally required, Jones
said. the commerce center along Interstate 95

“Coming from a legal standpoint and between Becker Road and Tradition Park-

way.

“We already have preliminary interest

from medical groups so we have to build

something on Day One,” Kirchman said

after the meeting. “It will most likely be a

phased project.” 



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VIRGIN TRAINS until 11 p.m. at speeds of up to 79 mph.
Virgin Trains plans to upgrade the Flor-
CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1
ida East Coast Railway corridor from Mi-
between Orlando and Miami were dis- ami to Cocoa and construct new elevated
cussed Friday by the Treasure Coast Re- tracks along State Road 528/Beachline Ex-
gional Planning Council, a group of 25 lo- pressway from Cocoa to Orlando Interna-
cal government leaders. tional Airport. The trains would travel up
to 125 mph on the SR 528 segment.
Virgin Trains plans to construct new
tracks between West Palm Beach and Or- Virgin Trains started construction along
lando to handle 34 passenger trains per SR 528 and north of the railyard at 15th
day starting in summer 2022. Trains would Street in West Palm Beach, but won’t start
travel up to 110 mph on the Treasure and building in St. Lucie County until early
Space coasts. 2020, said Kim DeLaney, the council’s di-
rector of strategic development and policy.
The company started providing service
between Miami and West Palm Beach in Earlier this year, St. Lucie County offi-
May 2018. The trains operate from 5 a.m. cials said Virgin Trains officials told them
they anticipated starting construction by
the end of this year.

Virgin Trains may accelerate the time-
line for developing a station in Fort Pierce
or Stuart because of unexpectedly high
Treasure Coast ridership, DeLaney said.
Cocoa is also in line for a station.

But all 34 daily passenger trains would
not stop at the Treasure and Space coast
stations, DeLaney said.

“Occasional trains, as it’s been de-
scribed, would be stopping at those other
smaller market stations,” DeLaney said.

In addition, Virgin Trains plans to install
enough safety devices and warnings at
Treasure and Space coast railroad cross-
ings to meet Federal Railroad Adminis-
tration requirements for “quiet zones” to
be established by city and county govern-
ments, DeLaney said.

Essentially, the safety gates, center
medians, flashing lights, alarm bells and
warning signs at the crossings are consid-
ered so effective that train horns would
not further deter motorists or pedestrians
from getting onto the tracks, DeLaney said.

“There are a series of analyses that are
required for local governments to under-
take to prove mathematically that with
all of that additional safety infrastructure,
we’ve made the crossing as safe as we can,”
DeLaney said. “Blowing a horn in addition
isn’t going to make a difference.”

The establishment of Virgin Trains pas-
senger service between Orlando and Mi-
ami is a key component in the develop-
ment of a passenger rail system in Florida’s
urban areas.

Long-range plans call for Virgin Trains
to connect to Tri-Rail and South Florida
Regional Transportation Authority com-
muter lines to enhance transit in Miami.

Plans also call for Virgin Trains to con-
nect to the SunRail commuter line in
Orlando and the passenger rail service
planned between Orlando and Tampa.

Indian River County Commissioner
Peter O’Bryan questioned whether Virgin
Trains was moving toward a commuter
service from a passenger service. “Have
they done a ridership study to show this is
going to be feasible?” O’Bryan asked.

DeLaney said she would request a rider-
ship study from Virgin Trains.

“We haven’t been provided that infor-
mation thus far,” DeLaney said. “Lots of
inquiring minds would like to know.” 



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IN LOVING MEMORY CHILDREN SAFE, IN CUSTODY AFTER
HORRIFIC DOUBLE MURDER-SUICIDE
ALICE ROAINE WATSON, 88
Port St. Lucie Watson, Robert G. Watson (wife, Donna Wat- Two children were taken into When police arrived, they found on
son), Gerard A.Watson (wife, PhyllisWatson), protective custody last weekend the back patio a man dead from an ap-
Alice Roaine Watson, 88, of Port St. Luc- Roaine M. Steblai and Christopher G. Watson following a double murder-suicide in parent gunshot wound. They further
ie passed away peacefully Sept. 13. She was (wife, Mia Watson); six grandchildren Corey, their home, police said. found two more dead adults in the
born Aug. 27, 1931, in the Bronx, N.Y., to the Kaitlyn, Sarah, Madeline, Christian and Sa- home, a woman and another man.
late William and Alice Severance and grew up mantha; brother, Gerard Severance; sisters, The Port St. Lucie Police Depart-
in Yonkers, N.Y. Mary Funicello and Anne Regina Murphy; ment, as of press time, had not re- Police found the children asleep in
and numerous nieces and nephews. leased the identities of the woman and their beds.
In her younger years, Alice studied home two men who were found dead at a
economics at Hunter College and worked for LAURA STEELMAN, 98 home in the 3200 block of SW Constel- The children were taken from the
New York Telephone as a telephone operator. Port St. Lucie lation Road. home and placed with the Depart-
Alice later supported her husband as a dental ment of Children and Families for care
assistant during his Air Force tour in Guam. Laura Steelman, 98, of Port St. Lucie died According to authorities, a male during the investigation.
Sept. 16. She was born in Camden, N.J., and called 911 to report that he had shot his
Alice was a giver and volunteered at Saints moved to the area in 1977, coming from Lin- wife and her boyfriend and that there Authorities have not yet released
John and Mary Roman Catholic Church for denwold, N.J. were two children inside the home. any further information. 
nearly 20 years, where she was president of
the Ladies Auxiliary. Laura loved to crochet, do crypto grams, –­ DEBBIE CARSON
and play bingo and Pokeno at Tall Pines. She
Alice enjoyed life and family. She liked was also the queen at “Wheel of Fortune.” NEGLECT CHARGES AFTER CHILD’S STABBING
being involved in the Cub Scouts where she
served as den leader. She was in a bowling Survivors include her son, Herbert E. (Peg- The mother and the grandmother of was gone, this is what authorities said
league, and was always looking out for those gy) Steelman of Barefoot Bay; daughters, Jud- a 9-year-old boy have been arrested and happened: A 3-year-old female child got
who were less fortunate. ie (Joe) Kisler of Fort Pierce and Lynda (Don) charged with child neglect after they left a hold of a knife. Her 4-year-old sister
Cole of Fort Pierce; grandchildren, Debbie five children alone in the house found to grabbed the knife and threw it. The knife
She volunteered for the hospital and ran (Jeff) O’Neill of Baileyville, Maine, Jill (Jim) be in “deplorable condition” and “unfit bounced off the TV and struck the eldest
various clothing and donation drives. She Provencher of Meddybemps, Maine, Daniel for human living,” police said. child, a 9-year-old boy, in the back of the
supported her five children in many ways Seger of Port St. Lucie, Amy (Adam) Thofner head.
but was known as the scorekeeper for the of Fort Pierce, Joseph M. (Jody) Kisler of Port The Port St. Lucie Police Depart-
Seven Bridges Swamp Rats swim team. St. Lucie, Kristina (Patrick) Davis of Pinehill, ment responded to the home after one Another child tried to call Belliard and
N.J., and Michael Steelman of Barrington, of the children ran outside to neigh- Pierre but neither answered the phone.
Alice was preceded in death by her be- N.J.; seven grandchildren, 11 great-grand- bors for help. When authorities arrived, The child then tried calling 911 but dialed
loved husband of 28 years, Dr. Richard Wat- children and four great-great-grandchildren. they found a 9-year-old boy with a knife 991 instead.
son; a brother, William Severance; and a sis- wound to the back of the head and no
ter, Isabelle Cunnane. adults in the home. That child then ran outside to the
neighbors to help.
She is survived by five children, Richard A. The boy has since been treated and re-
leased at an area hospital. All five children have been removed
from the home and are in the care of the
During the course of the investigation, Department of Children and Family.
they determined that the mother, identi-
fied as Julie Belliard, 30, had left for work, Police noted during the investigation
leaving the her mother, Marie Pierre, 55 that the children appeared to be un-
– the children’s grandmother – home to washed and unkempt and that they had
watch the kids, ranging in age from 3 to 9. several bug bites on their legs. DCF re-
sponded to the scene and conducted an
Pierre later left the children at home to independent investigation, resulting in
go pick up Belliard from work. the children’s removal from the home. 

In the 30 minutes or so that Pierre –­ DEBBIE CARSON

DEPUTY ARRESTED ON CONTRABAND CHARGE

The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Of- personal mail from the inmate and de-
fice arrested one of its own, a deputy
working at the St. Lucie County Jail ac- liver to a family member, which violates
cused of bringing in contraband for an
inmate. jail procedures and state law.

“Trust is the epitome of public ser- “When that trust is broken and the
vice,” Sheriff Ken Mascara said in the
announcement of the deputy’s arrest. highest standards are not met and/or
“The public we serve not only demands
that we are held to simply a higher stan- maintained, that person has failed our
dard than the average person, but THE
HIGHEST standard possible. And to community, this organization and me,”
this, I concur. Of ethical and moral be-
havior. Of honesty and professionalism, Mascara said in the prepared state-
and especially of putting service to oth-
ers above one’s self.” ment. “That failure tarnishes the agen-

seven acres of inspiration According to the Sheriff’s Office, the cy and everyone who pins this badge on
deputy, Toby Johnson, 23, befriended
Everything you need for an inmate and brought him prohibited each and every day.”
stunning gardens and outdoor living magazines. Johnson also offered to take
spaces is at Rock City Gardens. Johnson first joined the St. Lucie

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MANATEE ISLAND Tiki bar,” Gonnella said.
“There would be an upstairs open-air

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air-conditioned, but it would be overlooking

paying the city 6 percent of the gross receipts the water, taking advantage of the views.”

in rent annually after 10 years of operation. Manatee Island operates restaurants over-

Manatee Island proposed to pay no rent looking the Manatee Pocket in Port Salerno

to the city for the first three years to help and the Fort Pierce Inlet.

offset the construction costs, according to It’s the second time a Fort Pierce restau-

a non-binding letter of intent dated Aug. 28. rant operator has proposed developing a

The annual rent would start in the fourth waterfront restaurant at the Port St. Lucie

year at 4 percent of gross revenues exceeding Riverwalk. The operators of the Original

$1 million and increase as revenues grow un- Tiki Bar and Cobb’s Land in downtown Fort

til the 10th year, the letter says. Pierce halted talks in March to develop a Riv-

The lease would be for a 30-year term with erwalk restaurant because the construction

a tenant’s option for two additional 10-year costs were too high.

terms, the letter says. The deal is expected to Mayor Greg Oravec and several council PHOTO: LINDA KLOORFAIN

close by Dec. 31. members said they were glad a prominent ‘SOUTHERN’ HOSPITALITY Southern Comfort Mari-
juana Clinic celebrates be-
“Conceptually we envision something local restaurant operator like Gonnella coming a member of the St. Lucie Chamber of the Commerce with a ribbon-cutting
ceremony at their University Boulevard location in Port St. Lucie last Wednesday. 
similar to what we’ve got in both of our lo- wanted to set up shop on the Riverwalk.

cations, which involves an air-conditioned “What’s really important for this site is the

indoor component as well as the outdoor restaurant work,” Oravec said. “That’s why

it’s so heartening to see a high-quali-

ty local concept that’s been tested and shoreline, Davis said. The project is expected 1917, Blackburn said.
to be done by June. The St. Lucie County Historical Society is
has an experienced partnership be-
The city also received cost estimates to- eventually expected to take over the opera-
hind it.” taling $1.2 million for the renovation of two tion of both buildings.
historic buildings – the Peacock House and
Meanwhile, Brothers Construc- Lodge – in the Westmoreland Boulevard The city is also negotiating with an archi-
park, records show. tectural firm to design a river-themed play-
tion of Stuart will start work on the ground in the 10-acre park just south of the
The council decided to renovate the Botanical Gardens, Blackburn said. He ex-
$3.1 million southern segment of the 57-year-old lodge first because it would be pects to strike a deal soon.
cheaper and easier. The cost estimate was
Riverwalk Boardwalk on Oct. 14, said $488,602. It could take more than five years “This is going to be very much the heart
to obtain enough state grant money to ren- of Port St. Lucie,” Oravec said about the park
Jennifer Davis, the city’s community ovate the Peacock House, which was built in the city is developing between the St. Lucie
River and Westmoreland Boulevard. 
redevelopment project manager.

Construction will begin near Bridge

Plaza, at the southeast corner of Port

St. Lucie and Westmoreland boule-

Manatee Island Bar and Grill in Port Salerno. PHOTO: GEORGE ANDREASSI vards, and proceed south along the

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HPV vaccine now approved for those up to 45 years old

BY TOM LLOYD | Staff Writer Merck Manuals points out that “the risk According to the Mayo Clinic, “when
of developing oropharyngeal cancer is 16 women are exposed to HPV, their immune
Dr. Cristina McClure, a Treasure Coast times higher in HPV-positive patients” than systems usually prevent the virus from do-
obstetrics and gynecology physician, has a it is in those who’ve been protected from ing serious harm.”
bit of good news to share about the human these viruses by vaccine.
papilloma virus (HPV). But usually isn’t always.
The latest HPV vaccine targets nine spe- That’s because, as the Rochester, Minn.,
In June, the Centers for Disease Control’s cific variants including HPV 16 and 18, institution explains, “the virus survives for
Advisory Committee on Immunization Prac- which “cause 70 percent of cervical can- years” inside the body and can aggressively
tices voted to approve the use of HPV vacci- cers,” McClure says. re-emerge should the immune system be-
nations for men and women up to age 45. come compromised.
The vaccine also protects against an ad- It may seem downright sexist, but the
Ideally, men/boys and women/girls ditional 20 percent of cervical cancers, “so, CDC also says “most men who get HPV (of
should be vaccinated before becoming sex- you are basically covering yourself against any type) never develop any symptoms or
ually active, around age 12-14. 90 percent of the causes of cervical cancer health problems,” and only a tiny minori-
in the United States” by getting vaccinated. ty will develop genital warts, cancers of the
However, recent studies have shown penis, anus or head, throat or neck.
that somewhere between 60 percent and McClure speaks with a sense of urgency “Most women,” says the CDC, “find out
80 percent of the U.S. population has been when noting that those who are “immuno- they have HPV when they get an abnormal
exposed to the HPV virus at some point in compromised” are at far greater risk. Pap test result during cervical cancer
their life – so some protection, even later in screening.”
life, is deemed preferable to no protection “The No. 1 patient population we see
at all. here in this office are pregnant pa- Even though “more than 20 mil-
tients,” says McClure, “and [many lion Americans have some type of
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration of them] are immunocompro-
says “there are over 100 different types of mised” because of their age. genital or oral HPV infection,”
HPV.” Some variants may cause relatively according to Johns Hopkins
benign – though still undesirable – prob- “Some of these women,”
lems such as genital warts, while others can McClure continues, “are now Dr. Cristina McClure.
lead to far more serious problems includ- getting pregnant in their 30s.
ing cancer of the cervix, vagina, vulva and They may have been with the PHOTO: DENISE RITCHIE
anus. same partner for a long time, but
they’re more immunocompromised
Still others can result in oropharyngeal because they are a little bit older and
cancers of the head, neck and throat. we are seeing them have higher rates of
HPV affecting their cervix.”
And, according to McClure, “they are
even implicated in some skin cancers.”

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calls it the country’s “most common “They have tracked results in the re- and vaginal cancers have been reduced
sexually transmitted infection,” HPV re- by over 97-to-99 percent.” Dr. Cristina McClure is with Partners
mains one of the least talked about viral duction in HPV in countries that univer- in Women’s Health and Cleveland Clinic
infection in the country. sally vaccinate,” says McClure, and those Getting vaccinated as late as age 45 Indian River Hospital. She can be reached
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WHY YOUR BODY NEEDS VITAMINS AND MINERALS

BY FRED CICETTI C, biotin and the seven B vitamins – thiamin (B-1), ri- iodine, iron, manganese, molybdenum, selenium and
boflavin (B-2), niacin (B-3), pantothenic acid (B-5), pyri- zinc. Your body needs them in smaller amounts.
Q. Are vitamins worth taking? doxine (B-6), folic acid (B-9) and cobalamin (B-12). Here
are some fat-soluble vitamins: A, D, E or K. It would be hard to “overdose” on vitamins or miner-
It’s very important to talk with your doctor before you als that you get from the foods you eat. But if you take
take any vitamin and mineral pills, especially if you take Minerals come from the earth or from water. Plants and supplements, you can easily take too much. This is even
prescription medicines, have any health problems or animals absorb them to get nutrients. The “major miner- more of a risk if you take fat-soluble vitamins.
als” are calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, po-
are elderly. Tak- tassium, sulfur and chloride. They are considered major Whole foods are your best sources of vitamins and
minerals because adults need them in large amounts. minerals. They offer three main benefits over supple-
THE HEALTHY SENIOR ing too much ments:
of a vitamin or The “trace minerals” are chromium, copper, fluoride,
mineral can cause problems with some medical tests or 1. They contain a variety of the micronutrients your
interfere with drugs you’re taking. body needs. An orange, for example, provides vi-
tamin C but also beta carotene, calcium and other
Vitamins and minerals are “micronutrients” your nutrients. A vitamin C supplement lacks these other
body needs in small but steady amounts. Your body micronutrients.
can’t make most micronutrients, so you must get 2. They provide dietary fiber, which is important
them elsewhere. for digestion and can help prevent certain diseas-
es such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Ad-
Vitamins are natural substances found in plants equate fiber intake can also help prevent constipa-
and animals. There are two types of vitamins: wa- tion.
ter-soluble and fat-soluble. 3. They contain other substances such as anti-
oxidants which slow down the natural process that
Water-soluble vitamins are easily absorbed by leads to cell and tissue damage.
your body. Unlike fat-soluble vitamins, they don’t If you depend on supplements rather than eat-
have to be absorbed using bile acids (fluids used to ing a variety of whole foods, you miss the potential
digest fats). Your body doesn’t store large amounts benefits of these substances.
of water-soluble vitamins. The water-soluble vita- For some people, including those on restrictive
mins you don’t need are removed by your kidneys diets, multivitamin-mineral supplements can pro-
and come out in your urine. vide vitamins and minerals that their diets often
don’t. Older people and pregnant women have al-
Your body has to use bile acids to absorb fat-sol- tered nutrient needs and may also benefit from a
uble vitamins. Once these vitamins are absorbed, supplement. 
your body stores them in body fat. When you need
them, your body takes them out of storage to be
used.

Here are some water-soluble vitamins: Vitamin

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‘Exquisite finishes’ seal the deal with this Vitalia home

BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Columnist vanities and a frameless shower enclosure. Outside, there is an extended screened la- and gives the opportunity to do the type of
[email protected] A second bedroom (11-by-13) and a den nai that opens to the lawn and then lush land- gardening many of us like to do. It’s easy to
(12-2-by-11) complete the public rooms scaping that makes this a private garden. The imagine relaxing outside with a book and a
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FEATURES FOR 10017 SW OAK TREE CIRCLE

after they’ve enjoyed your gourmet cooking. if you have a cup of coffee and bagel and Neighborhood: Vitalia in Tradition
Vitalia has a huge clubhouse with ev- read the paper and perhaps stop in at Publix Year built: 2017 • Construction: CBS
to pick up a few things. There are even big Square footage: 1,992 sq. ft. • Total square footage: 2,901
erything you could ask for and more. The box stores nearby. Bedrooms: 2 • Bathrooms: 2 • Flooring: carpet, tile
resort-style amenities include a pool, put- Security: burglar alarm, manned gate
ting green, tennis, exercise room, spa and Tony Reagan of Team Reagan at Lang Re- Additional features: 55+ community, designer window treat-
hot tub, shuffleboard, bocce ball, pickleball, alty handles many homes in Vitalia, where ments and lighting, impact glass windows and doors, barrel tile
basketball and probably some other ball he also lives. A life-long St. Lucie County resi-
games I’ve left out. If you want to venture dent, he and his wife have chosen to live inVi- roof, golf cart garage
a little farther afield, you have Tradition’s talia and love the warm sense of community.
Main Street. Sunday mornings are fun there Community amenities: 24,000-square-foot clubhouse, basket-
“This is an absolutely perfect Estero ball, biking and jogging, billiards, bocce ball, business center,

exercise room, game room, library, pickleball, pool, putting

green, shuffleboard, spa/hot tub, tennis

Listing agent: Tony Reagan of Team Reagan, 772-333-0025
Listing brokerage: Lang Realty • Listing price: $369,000

model in vibrant Vitalia,” he said. “With ex- Vitalia’s 24,000-square-foot clubhouse with
quisite finishes and private garden view, this resort-style amenities. It’s a blast!”
beauty is a must see. From the moment you
step onto the sparkling white tile and con- This is a house with exquisite attention to
tinue into the spacious great room, you’ll detail, but it is still welcoming and inviting.
know this is the house for you. You can enjoy You’ll be thrilled to show it off to your guests
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TRADITION AND ST. LUCIE WEST REAL ESTATE SALES

TOP SALES OF THE WEEK

Brisk activity last week on the Tradition and St. Lucie West real estate front resulted in 21 single-family
residences and lots changing hands (some shown below).
The top sale of the week was the residence at 11434 SW Lake Park Drive. First listed in June for
$483,000, this 2-bedroom, 3-bathroom home sold for $450,000 on Sept. 16.
Representing both the seller and the buyer in the transaction was agent Lisa Crovato of the Keyes
Company.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS
ORIGINAL SELLING
PRICE
TOWN ADDRESS LISTED ASKING PRICE SOLD
$450,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 11434 SW LAKE PARK DRIVE 6/6/2019 $483,000 9/16/2019 $347,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 7433 BOB O LINK WAY 9/9/2019 $360,000 9/20/2019 $324,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 8333 BELFRY PLACE 5/30/2019 $349,000 9/16/2019 $310,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 661 SW ANDROS CIRCLE 7/23/2019 $325,000 9/18/2019 $270,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 11444 SW ROCKINGHAM DRIVE 2/15/2019 $309,888 9/16/2019 $270,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 267 NW TOSCANE TRAIL 5/6/2019 $279,900 9/16/2019 $265,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 11249 SW PARKSIDE DRIVE 5/10/2019 $273,000 9/20/2019 $263,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 10171 SW DOLCE ROAD 8/1/2019 $268,000 9/18/2019 $249,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 104 NW BAYCREST COURT 7/12/2019 $259,900 9/16/2019 $245,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 5165 NW ALJO CIRCLE 7/29/2019 $259,000 9/16/2019 $233,500
PORT SAINT LUCIE 11590 SW ROWENA STREET 6/7/2019 $244,900 9/16/2019 $233,500
PORT SAINT LUCIE 11590 SW ROWENA STREET 6/7/2019 $244,900 9/16/2019 $232,280
PORT SAINT LUCIE 10894 SW WINDING LAKES CIRCLE 4/18/2019 $247,280 9/16/2019

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

7433 Bob O Link Way, Port Saint Lucie 8333 Belfry Place, Port Saint Lucie

Listing Date: 9/9/2019 Listing Date: 5/30/2019
Original Price: $360,000 Original Price: $349,000
Sold: 9/20/2019 Sold: 9/16/2019
Selling Price: $347,000 Selling Price: $324,000
Listing Agent: Moira Feely-Rekus Listing Agent: Taina Honey

Selling Agent: Keller Williams Realty Selling Agent: Berkshire Hathaway FL Realty

Zsuzsanna Torok Jillian Von Ohlen

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661 SW Andros Circle, Port Saint Lucie 11444 SW Rockingham Drive, Port Saint Lucie

Listing Date: 7/23/2019 Listing Date: 2/15/2019
Original Price: $325,000 Original Price: $309,888
Sold: 9/18/2019 Sold: 9/16/2019
Selling Price: $310,000 Selling Price: $270,000
Listing Agent: Frances Long Listing Agent: William Eggeling

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Active-adult communities are stepping up their games

BY MICHELE LERNER | The Washington Post “For the past couple of decades, we’ve At St. James Plantation, a 6,000-acre ac- addition to golf simulators, many of Trilo-
seen a huge shift in buyers’ expectations,” tive-adult community in North Carolina gy’s communities include “sports escape”
Remember the scene in “It’s a Wonderful said Dan Kingsbury, vice president of sales developed by Homer Wright that has near- spaces, which McQueen said are meant to
Life,” when the retractable floor over the and marketing for St. James Plantation, an ly 5,000 residents, a private beach club on be “modern man caves” to lure male home-
gym swimming pool slides open during a active-adult community in Southport, N.C. nearby Oak Island and a marina are among owners out to socialize. The “man caves”
dance? Residents at Trilogy at Tehaleh, an “People used to take everything on faith that the development’s attractions. include billiards, darts, shuffleboard, poker
active-adult community near Seattle, can amenities would be built and that a commu- and sports on flat-panel TVs.
reenact the moment when the dancers slip nity would have what they wanted. Today, The beach club includes a swimming
into the water, now that they have an in- buyers do a lot of research and have higher pool and a pavilion with picnic areas, The Villages in Central Florida, an ac-
door lap pool that transforms into an event expectations for active-adult communities.” changing rooms and bathrooms. tive-adult community with more than
space at the push of a button. 115,000 residents, does have golf courses,
Compared to retirement communities of “Our marina, which has space for about along with three libraries and even its own
“We have a cohort of active swimmers the past, golf courses are less of a priority. 450 boats, includes a waterfront restaurant polo team, Keeley said.
in the community who mostly do their and tiki bar, plus a store where people can
laps in the morning,” says Jeff McQueen, “There’s a race to meet the expectations buy provisions for their boat trips,” Kings- “One of the standout amenities at the
president of Trilogy by Shea Homes. “The of younger buyers in active-adult commu- bury said. Villages is their enrichment academy,
Seattle weather means it’s best to have an nities,” said Sean Keeley, content strategist which is almost like their own community
indoor pool, but this is one of our smaller for 55Places.com in Chicago. At Trilogy at Verde River near Scottsdale, college for residents,” Keeley said. “In a sur-
communities, so we looked for a way to Ariz., the Outfitter store provides an array of vey, our readers said continuing education
easily convert the space for concerts, danc- kayaks and stand-up paddleboards for resi- is a big interest, so this amenity addresses
es and parties.” dents, along with a cycling shop and guided that. They offer 155 different courses on
excursions into the adjacent Tonto National all kinds of topics, so residents can pursue
The technology, which uses a hydraulic Forest. The Outfitter at Trilogy at Lake Nor- their interests and learn new skills.”
lift to move the floor from the bottom of man near Charlotte, N.C., includes kayaks
the pool to the surface, has been used by and bike repair supplies, as well as shuttle About 18,500 residents live at Laguna
Cirque du Soleil in its Las Vegas shows. The service to the Boat Club at Lake Norman, Woods Village in Orange County, Calif.
floor covers the pool within minutes, after which offers boating lessons and rentals. Although the location about 10 minutes
which it’s wiped dry and ready for an event. from the Pacific Ocean is certainly a draw,
McQueen said about 15 percent to 22 this community stands out from the crowd
Although not all communities restricted percent of residents at Trilogy communities because of its equestrian amenities, Kee-
to residents 55 and older have an amenity are golfers. Kingsbury said golf is less pop- ley said. “They have stables for residents to
as cool as that one, many have developed ular than it was in the past, primarily be- board their own horses or rent horses, rid-
unusual features for homeowners or cho- cause people have less time. Trilogy installs ing lessons, group rides and horse shows,
sen a location that offers something that golf simulators in their communities that plus miles of trails,” Keeley said. 
most other active-adult communities lack. don’t have a golf course, McQueen said. In

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1716 SW Mockingbird Drive 8060 Kiawah Trace 10227 SW Visconti Way

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

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

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

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

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

Fabulous home with many upgrades on a mature landscaped private lot in gated Fabulous home on a premium home site with expansive views of the Hard to find PGA Verano golf course home with beautiful
community. This home has been well maintained and has a great open floor plan. Incredible golf course. Prepare to be impressed as you enter the great room with golf course views! This home has been gently lived in and
views from the great room with stacking slider doors that create an expansive view of the high volume ceiling, open concept and grand outdoor views. The large boasts many wonderful upgrades.
beautiful backyard. You’ll enjoy the summer kitchen with built in grill, refrigerator and sink covered outdoor patio space is great for entertaining. This home is Offered at $559,000
for backyard pool parties. Call for a showing! Offered at $409,815 Beautifully updated with a clean modern look. Offered at $619,000

PGA VILLAGE PGA VILLAGE PGA VERANO

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9633 SW Nuova Way 10867 SW Visconti Way 9535 Avenel Lane

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

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

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

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

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

PGA VERANO PGA VERANO PGA VERANO PGA VERANO PGA VERANO

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

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

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

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

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In the desirable 55+community of Lake Park at Tradition! 2 bdrm plus Fantastic Palm City location! Enjoy wide water access without the FLOORPAN W/ AMAZING GOLF VIEWS!! & WATER VIEWS!!
den 2.5 bth home has MANY upgrades incl. tile on a diagonal t/o, waterfront price. 4BR/3BA/2CG home is completely renovated. Recent On one of the most desirable streets in PGA Village - This 3BR+DEN/4.5BA/2CG home Sophisticated & elegant home on arguably the best lot in all of Verano. This 3 BR +
IMPACT GLASS WINDOWS & DOORS, nice light fixtures & ceiling upgrades incl. NEW METAL ROOF in ‘19, IMPACT GLASS windows won’t disappoint! Special features incl. wood & tile floors t/o main living areas & master, DEN/3BA/3CG ‘Biella’ floor plan will CAPTIVATE you! Beautiful wood flooring, crown
fans PLUS plantation shutters! The kitchen features upgraded cabinetry and accordion shutters, septic redone in ‘18, new gutters in ‘19, newer spacious bdrms (all en-suite), coffered ceiling and more! Custom built-ins in living room molding & custom woodwork t/o. Upgraded light fixtures & ceiling fans, Hunter Douglas
T/O with 42 inch uppers, soft close feature, under cabinet lighting, AC and fenced yard. Tile t/o the home, beautiful white-washed brick & den! Gourmet kitchen with 42’ wood cabinetry, under cabinet lighting, SS appliances, blinds. Gourmet kitchen has white 42’ level 5 cabinetry, Bianco Carrera Quartz counters,
granite countertops, SS appliances and decorative backsplash! Master fireplace, updated bths, french doors leading to the screened lanai. The granite countertops and oversized butcher block center island! Spacious master suite has GE profile SS appliances, under cabinet lighting & breakfast nook! Master Suite features
suite features bay window, large walk in closet, upgraded plumbing kitchen features granite counters, stainless appliances, wood cabinetry extra cabana bath feature!!! Enjoy sweeping golf views from your screened pool & spa. 3 walk-in closets, luxurious en-suite w/ claw foot tub, frameless glass shower, separate
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DrPivGeA VERANO
$599,900 JENSEN BEACH $219,900 PGA VERANO $429,000 LAKE CHARLES $299,000

JUST REDUCED!

STUNNING GOLF & WATER VIEWS “ATTENTION BOATERS! BOAT SLIP INCLUDED!” FORMER MODEL WITH SWEEPING POOL & SPA HOME IN LAKE CHARLES!
Meticulously maintained “Collina” floor plan. 4BR, 3.5BA, RIVER CLUB – HIDDEN GEM! GOLF VIEWS! AMAZING POOL 3BR/3BA/2CG Courtyard Special features include newer
2.5CG home features elegant finishes T/O, a chef’s dream Beautifully cared for and updated 2BR, 2BA Stunning 2BR PLUS den, 2BA, ‘Isabella’ floor plan AC (2015), newer WH (2014), new pool pump (2018)
kitchen w/butler’s pantry, beautifully upgraded master-suite condo, tile flooring throughout, granite in with designer finishes T/O, kitchen w/SS appls, and recent flooring updates. Kitchen features granite
with frameless glass shower. The expanded & screened kitchen, new vanities, frameless shower, granite, impact windows & doors, sweeping golf counters, stainless steel appliances, white cabinets and
lanai is a wonderful spot to relax & enjoy the views. IMPACT windows, close distance to river views. This is the home you’ve been waiting for! mosaic tile backsplash. 3rd BR and BA is perfect as a
RX-10544165 10143 SW Visconti Way RX-10543635 1600 NE Dixie Hwy, 10-207 Furniture package available! guest suite or in-law apartment. Low HOA fees and
RX-10501967 9776 SW Nuova Way located right in the heart of SLW. Call today to view!
RX-10550371 826 SW Munjack Circle

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

JUST REDUCED!

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

PGA VILLAGE $339,900 TRADITION $254,900 PGA VILLAGE $379,900 PGA VILLAGE $344,900

JUST REDUCED! VICTORIA PARC - 4BR HOME UNDER CONTRACT SOLD
Bright and cheery 4BR, 2BA, 2CG home features
POPULAR MEDINAH FLOORPLAN. high ceilings, tile flooring throughout living areas SPECIAL POOL HOME LOADED W/UPGRADES GREENBRIER – GOLF COURSE VIEW
Meticulously Maintained, 3BR, kitchen with wood cabinetry including 42” uppers, Spacious 3BR PLUS den, 3BA home features a Chef’s Well cared for 2BR PLUS Den, 2.5BA, 2CG offers an open living
2.5 bath home. Beautiful kitchen that opens granite counters, SS appls, screened porch. kitchen w/Thermador gas cook top, double ovens, granite area which leads to the kitchen with new granite counters.
to living room featuring a breakfast bar, ss RX-10531808 11447 SW Glengarry Court counters, SS appls, New A/C & water heater 2018, pool Backyard overlooks the golf course and has a screened lanai as
appliances & granite. Enjoy private heater 2019. Oversized garage w/separate golf cart door. well as a fenced yard. Updates include BRAND NEW A/C (2019),
preserve & lake views! Screened lanai w/heated pool, lake view. fresh interior paint throughout and luxury vinyl flooring!
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POOL HOME ON FIRST TEE OF THE DYE GOLF COURSE

Expanded Castle Rock floor plan. This 3 bedrooms 3 full baths with 2 car garage boasts remodeled
kitchen with 42 inch wood soft close cabinets, granite counters with island & snack bar, SS appliances,
all opening up to breakfast nook and family room that has sliders leading to gorgeous screened lanai
& pool. Master Suite has 2 large walk in closets, tray ceilings, remodeled master bath has soaking tub,
dual vanities & separate walk in shower. Guest bedroom 1 is an en-suite and guest bedroom 2 can
be used as office. Other features include plantation shutters, crown moldings, tile on the diagonal &

accordian shutters on back lanai. RX-10558530 $439,000

PGA VILLAGE - 7300 Mystic Way - NEW LISTING!

POOL HOME WITH SPECTACULAR GOLF VIEW

True 4 bedroom 2 bath beautifully remodeled home boasts gorgeous
wood look tile floors in all common areas, kitchen with 42 inch soft
close cabinets, granite counters, subway tile back splash, SS appliances
including wine frig. tons of storage and pantry space. Eat-in kitchen also
has snack bar seating over looking the refreshing pool which is screened
and has expansive golf views. Large master suite also has pool & golf

views with access to the covered lanai. RX-10562384 $369,000

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OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 9/29 1-4PM / 7932 LINKS WAY OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 9/29 11:30-1:30PM/150 NW BERKELEY AVE OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 9/28 & 9/29 1-3PM / 10121 WILD QUAIL OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 9/29 1-4PM/ 8837 ONE PUTT PLACE
Meticulously cared for Modified “Wentworth” model w/2 master-suites, den w/built-ins, 2.5BA, 3BR, 2BA, 2CG home with lake views from the master-suite, living room & kitchen, vaulted ceilings in Fuly furnished 2BR. 2ba PLUS den/office home, Corian counters in kitchen, new refrigera- This beautifuly appointed home has al the bels & whistles, 3BR, 2.5BA PLUS den kitchen w/
oversized 2CG, expanded covered & screened lanai, hurricane ready w/Impact glass & accordions. kitchen, living room & dining area, master w/trey ceiling & crown molding, oversized screened-in patio. tor, great location close to community pool and backs up to the 16th hole of the Legacy. granite, SS appls, New A/C + water heater, large screened lanai w/pool & spa. A must see!
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RX-10561162 REDUCED! $399,900 RX-10548238 $260,000 RX-10544437 $249,900 RX-10537186 REDUCED! $485,000

PGA VERANO TRADITION / BEDFORD PARK PGA VILLAGE SUN TERRACE AT THE LAKES

FORMER MODEL W/AMAZING POOL – SWEEPING GOLF VIEWS CHARMING 3BR, 2BA, 2CG. SWEEPING GOLF VIEW & PRIVATE CUL DE SAC LOT! PATIO HOME
Stunning 2BR PLUS den, 2BA, ‘Isabela’ floor plan w/designer finishes T/O, kitchen w/SS Covered front porch + a back covered patio, large kitchen, formal dining & 3BR., 3BA and a garage that wil fit 2 cars & a golf cart! Spacious, screened This wel priced 2BR, 2BA vila is one you wil want to see! Updated appliances,
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SPACIOUS POOL HOME – FENCED YARD Wonderful 3BR, 2BA, 2CG home w/ LARGE HEATED SALTWATER POOL HOME Great opportunity for a large ‘TRADEWINDS’ MODEL - LAKEFRONT This spacious 3BR PLUS den, 3BA LAKE FRONT BEAUTY IN DESIRABLE 55+ COMMUNITY
large open & bright kitchen, 3 sets of French-doors lead out to your screened-in lanai heated pool home in Lake Forest, 3BR, 2BA PLUS den, crown molding, Corian home boasts 11’ ceilings, master-suite is a private oasis w/breathtaking views of 2BR + Den, 2.5BA features 42’ cabinest w/soft close, granite counters, SS appls
pool. Formal dining & living rooms + family room. Private preserve in your backyard. countertop, New A/C, Pool Pump, heater 2016. Preserve View the lake, dual A/C, IMPACT glass, premier lakefront lot and plantation shutters. Impact windows & doors.
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RX-10555227 $314,500 RX-10511909 $305,000 RX-10554823 $499,000 RX-10559252 $324,900

OKEECHOBEE LAKEPARK @ TRADITION TRADITION - VITALIA THE LAKES AT TRADITION

K BAR G. RANCHES – BRING YOUR HORSES! STUNNING LOCATION! ON CUL-DE-SAC – LAKEFRONT Upgraded 2BR, ABSOLUTELY PERFECT ‘ESTERO’ MODEL MUST SEE! ELEGANT & UPDATED ‘CAPRI’ MODEL 2BR, 2BA, 2CG home
2BR, 1BA home sits UPSTAIRS on 10 beautiful acres, divided into three, fenced 2BA PLUS den “Gulfstream” model, tile flooring throughout, kitchen w/granite, SS 2BR, 2BA S/S gourmet kitchen with 42” cabinets & huge granite island! Impact featuring tile floors throughout, crown molding in common areas, great room w/
pastures, 8 stal horse barn underneath w/office 1/2bath + wash/tack room. appls, wal oven, screen enclosed patio overlooks the tranquil lake. Fenced yard. glass, extended screened lanai; A MUST SEE!!! built-ins & spacious dining room, screened covered lanai & large private yard
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RX-10489735 $343,000 RX-10537923 $317,700 RX-10555393 $369,000 RX-10553467 $229,000

PGA VILLAGE TRADITION - VITALIA PGA VILLAGE PALM CITY

UPDATED POOL HOME ON GOLF VIEW LOT! Recently updated 2BR, 2BA, MOVE-IN READY! LAKE VIEW! Beautiful 3 yrs young ‘Lauderdale’ model is ready LUXURY CUSTOM HOME – GOLF & LAKE VIEW WIDE WATER ACCESS Completely renovated home w/4BR, 3BA & 2CG.
2.5CG PLUS den, newer tile floors in main living areas, wood floors in bdrms, to cal home! 2BR, 2BA, kitchen w/granite, SS appls, gas range, tile flooring 3BR, 2.5BA, PLUS den/office, 2+ CG, gourmet kitchen w/6 burner Wolf range, New metal roof, impact glass and accordian shutters. Kitchen features granite
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BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Staff Writer The character of Matilda Wormwood Madeline Schoppe plays Jones loves working with her young
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is super-smart and doesn’t seem to fit in ativity to the table and are far less in-
You will have only one weekend, Oct. to her family or the people at school. She PHOTO COURTESY OF STARSTRUCK THEATRE AND ACADEMY hibited than many adults. “I love seeing
14-17, to see StarStruck Theatre and figures out how to navigate life without what they bring, especially in the first
Academy’s production of “Matilda,” fea- the help of those close to her. that should look like. Most of the time I few days,” she said. “I love seeing what
turing youngsters from 8-17. Jennifer don’t search out a movie or television their minds come up with.”
Jones, who is directing the production, “‘Matilda’ is about a young girl who is show before I’m about to direct a show
said that this show has special appeal. born with an exceptional brain,” Jones because it might cloud the direction. If I While some youngsters and parents
said. “She reads and does math on a level have a sense there’s something brilliant, remember the movie “Matilda” as angry
“People love this show because it has that is beyond her young years. However, we morph it and make it our way. That’s and scary, Jones said her direction will
children playing children for the bulk of growing up in a school where the head- the beautiful part of sharing as an actor.” tell a different story.
the cast,” she said. “It’s kind of like when master is devilish and mean to children
you do ‘Annie.’ There is a really cool and where her own parents are mean to “The story I am going to tell is about a
sense of reality that shows up in this pro- her and think reading is stupid, she has little girl who is able to persevere and ul-
duction that is unique. Kids can really dig stuff to overcome. She goes on a journey timately change the hearts of people and
deep and express who they are because to find out how to be comfortable with reclaim her life,” Jones said. “The show
they are playing the role of kids.” the brain she’s been given,” Jones said. is spirited, fun, quirky and sometimes a
“She struggles and doesn’t understand little scary, since it’s Roald Dahl. That will
The show, which has music and lyrics why she is the way she is. What’s beauti- come out in the costuming and the cra-
by Tim Minchin, is based on the book by ful about life is that there are always one zier characters. The story is about over-
Roald Dahl, which was first made into a or two adults you can confide in and talk coming obstacles and how a child can
movie in 1996. The play ran on Broad- to and she understands that her special help an adult, which is super powerful
way from 2013-2017 and won four Tony attributes are positive and wonderful, and empowering.”
Awards. Jones said that the audience for not negative.”
this show is adults and the kids in their This is StarStruck’s first show of the
lives. Jones has not seen the movie and season. Up next, from Nov. 14-17, is the
doesn’t plan to. Elton John/Tim Rice musical “Aida,” with
“People love to bring their kids be- an all-teen cast.
cause they’re getting to see the problems “(The show) ‘Matilda’ has a lot of me-
of kids played out and it leads to prob- ga-creativity,” she said. “There’s a magic StarStruck Theatre and Academy is lo-
lem-solving,” she said. “Matilda is an avid chalkboard and a disappearing cake. cated at 2101 S. Kanner Highway, Stuart.
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SET FOR A SPELL AND ENJOY A.C.T.’S ‘BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE’

BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Staff Writer era to get inspiration. Perhaps there was

[email protected] something that was giving them trouble

Hollywood lore has it that the John Van and they may be inspired. I don’t want

Druten play and movie “Bell, Book and them to copy, but to be inspired and get

Candle” was the inspiration for the tele- an idea for their own interpretation of the

vision series “Bewitched.” While the show character and to make the character their

takes place at Christmas, the play about own.”

a witch and a human is a great show to Mohr said that with the play set at

usher in the Halloween season, and Stu- Christmas, there is a lot of holiday spirit

art’s A.C.T. Studio Theatre does just that, and a story people will enjoy.

presenting it from Oct. 4-20. “Anyone who grew up with these mov-

Stuart Mohr is directing the play, which ies or was introduced to them by parents

takes place in Greenwich Village in the or grandparents will just fall in love with

1950s. It tells the story of Gillian Holroyd, it,” he said.

who is a witch who falls for Shep Hender- A.C.T. has a special event Oct 25-27,

son, the publisher who lives upstairs. the screening of the film “Neither Wolf

“She casts a spell to make him fall in Nor Dog.” The Steven Lewis Simpson

love with her, but when she starts to fall Stage Assistant Meredith Osborn, David Tanner as Shepherd Henderson, Robert Geller as Sidney Redlitch and Samantha McCue as film was adapted from the best-selling
in love with him, it’s not allowed because Gillian Holroyd in rehearsal for A.C.T. Studio Theatre’s presentation of “Bell, Book and Candle.” PHOTO COURTESY OF A.C.T. STUDIO THEATRE Native-American novel by Kent Nerburn.

she will lose her powers,” Mohr said. “She It follows a white author who becomes

wants to find out of the romance is real.” nie, Bob Geller as writer Sidney Redlitch and Becca Roy as involved in contemporary Native-American life in the

Mohr said that the play is a romance and more. Gillian’s sister, Nikki. In the play, it is a brother, but Mohr sparse lands of the Dakotas. The film is one of the most

“It’s a classic romantic comedy,” he said. “There are co- has done some gender-bending. The role of Pyewacket, successful self-distributed films. It will be presented Oct.

medic spots, like anything from that era. It’s funny, dra- the cat, had not yet been cast. 25 at 7 p.m., Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Oct. 27 at 2

matic, romantic and a slice of nostalgia. It’s classic 1950s.” “It’s been fun, finding the comedy,” Mohr said. “My ac- p.m. Tickets are $12.

Mohr said he took time to find the right balance with tors are not as well versed in the plays of that era. This is A.C.T. always has something interesting going on. It’s a

his cast, which he called the hardest thing a director has more stylized. It’s fun to find their characters. Queenie is good idea to keep an eye on this space and their website

to do. “You look to complete the picture,” he said. “They a little Endora and Aunt Clara. Gillian is Samantha with because there’s something new every month.

have to match in talent and in how they look on stage. that sultry Kim Novak. It’s fun making the audiences fall

You have to make sure to have the right picture.” in love with them. It’s been a labor of research, having A.C.T. Studio Theatre, 2399 Ocean Blvd., Stuart, presents

Mohr’s cast includes David Tanner as Shep, Samantha them go back and watch movies. I learn a lot by watching “Bell, Book and Candle” Oct. 4-20. Call 772-932-8880 or

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ADDED SHOWS ADAMS RANCH ‘PARDNERS’
WITH PAWS-N-CLAWS FOR
ON SALE TO MEMBERS FUN-FILLED FUNDRAISER

OCT PHOTO • ANDY ROWLEY BY KERRY FIRTH | Correspondent hammocks and across the vast pastureland.
“We love animals so that is our primary
26 Those lucky enough to lasso a ticket to the Ranch horse enjoys his breakfast.
Adams Ranch Cowboy Breakfast and Tour interest” said Mike Adams. “When we were
OCT showed up at the crack of dawn, dressed breakfast consisting of eggs, ham, hash asked by Paws-N-Claws to host an event
in cowboy boots and dungarees, to get a browns, oatmeal and fruit, and they ate un- here, we were happy to do it. People who
27 glimpse of life on a ranch in rural Florida. der the auction pavilion. Some visited the love animals always love Adams Ranch.”
The event was the first-ever fundraiser for Adams family museum where they watched
OCT the Paw-N-Claws Foundation nonprofit a film about the history of the ranch, while Paw-N-Claws Foundation was founded
organization at the coveted location, and it others were loaded into an open-air bus for a in 2014 as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization
30 sold out immediately. rather bumpy ride through the oak and pine with a mission to promote pet adoption and
reduce pet euthanasia through educating
JAN “We are so fortunate that the Adams Fam- and broadening the community’s awareness
ily opened their ranch to our supporters,” of cruelty toward animals. Money raised
28 said Harriet Scott. “It’s a rare and unique op- through their community efforts assists ‘no
portunity to visit a working cattle ranch and kill pet’ shelters, pets for vets, pet adoption
JAN learn about the diverse ecosystem it encom- services, pet food pantry and pet toy collec-
passes.” tion. Their next big event is the Sandi Paws
29 Pets and People Parade to be held from 3
Adams Ranch is one of the largest cow- p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, at Marina
calf ranches in the U.S. and continues with Square in downtown Fort Pierce. The fun-
the tradition of naturally raised cattle on filled day for family and pets will include
open pastures. The land is managed in a music, food, pet vendors, a pet parade, and
conservation program that protects the cat- a doggie fashion show. This year’s theme will
tle and preserves the land for future gener- be “Pets for Vets” honoring our 9/11 patriots,
ations. The ranch is also home to their own wounded warriors, veterans, armed forces,
lineage of sturdy working horses and an firefighters and law enforcement.
abundance of wildlife including deer, wild
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LIVING AND LIFELONG LEARNING WITH FIELDEN INSTITUTE PROGRAM

BY PATRICK McCALLISTER | Correspondent She said the Fielden Institute has three said DePriest. “(In 2020) PHOTO COURTESY OF FIELDEN INSTITUTE FOR LIFELONG LEARNING
components. “The first – and this is our orig- we’ll be leading a tour
Confucius said, “Isn’t it a pleasure to inal, signature piece – is the Distinguished through southern Italy and Alexander “Alex” Shelby will do “a two
study and practice what you learned?” Speakers Series,” explained DePriest. There Sicily.” That 12-day guided part course on understanding the coming
Melissa DePriest, program director at the will be five speakers this course year. “The trip will be in October 2020. confrontation with Iran,” continued De-
Fielden Institute for Lifelong Learning, said focus of the series is always current events Priest.
that’s the idea behind the Indian River State and current issues,” DePriest said. “Then the third piece, and
College Foundation program. the largest piece, is the 75 to Thanks to a partnership with the Florida
On Dec. 5 Tom Cunningham, chief 90 courses, field trips and Public Archeology Network, Emily “Emma”
“We say we’re a health club for your economist for the Metro Atlanta Chamber study groups we offer,” De- Dietrich will present “Tales from the Crypt:
brain,” she said. of Commerce, will speak about “The Eco- Priest said. “Those courses Historic Cemeteries as Outdoor Museums.”
nomic Outlook and Its Risks.” On Jan. 9, Dr. range all across the board.”
The Fielden Institute courses and lec- Sarah Booth, director of the Jean Mayer Hu- The classes run from $12 to $125 de-
tures are college-style, non-credit programs man Nutrition Center on Aging, will pres- For example, this course pending on several factors such as length
for those 50 and older who simply have the ent “A Healthy Diet: What Do We Know and year there will be classes in and course materials. The new friends peo-
love for learning. What is Hype.” meditation, American mu- ple find are free, DePriest said.
sic, medical ethics and much more. There
“It’s meant to be a place for people to In February Dr. Pat Numann will talk will be a course looking at the musical “It’s a great opportunity to meet folks
come together for intellectual stimulation about changes in the healthcare industry. “Hamilton” to compare it to its namesake who are like-minded,” she remarked.
simply for the joy of it,” DePriest said. In March Robin Burk, a former U.S. Military and inspiration, Alexander Hamilton.
Academy at West Point instructor, will talk More is at www.irscfoundation.org at the
The institute will have an open house about how artificial intelligence technol- “We have several iPhone courses,” De- “Lifelong Learning” tab, or by calling 772-
at the Schreiber Conference Center at the ogies are shaping current events. In April Priest said. “Writing courses. Mah Jongg is 462-7880. 
IRSC Pruitt Campus, 500 NW California Monique Quesanda, a 30-year State De- a course we’re offering this year.”
Blvd. in St. Lucie West, on Wednesday, Oct. partment officer, will discuss diplomatic
16, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. efforts in Afghanistan. Some of the courses are one-time class-
es; others, multiple classes. Some are at
There will be additional open houses at The lectures are held at the IRSC Vero IRSC campuses. Others in the community,
IRSC’s other campuses on Oct. 17 and 18. Beach campus from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 such as a visit to the National Navy UTD-
On Oct. 17, there will be an open house at a.m., then again from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce to learn about
the Brown Center for Innovation and Entre- Chastain Campus, 2400 SE Salerno Road, the Navy’s elite fighting sailors who can
preneurship at the IRSC Main Campus in Stuart. Registration for the five-part speak- stealthily reach pretty much any square
Fort Pierce. On Oct. 18 there’ll be one at the ers series is $150. The seats are $35 for indi- foot on the planet by sea, air or land.
Richardson Center Auditorium at the IRSC vidual lectures.
Mueller Campus in Vero Beach. Those also “We have Dr. Kimberlie Massnick,” De-
will from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. “The second piece is our travel trips,” Priest said. “She’s doing a one-time talk on
cold-case investigations.”
“We do offer courses on all five of our
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Don’t waste opportunity to turn in your ‘Household Hazardous’ stuff

BY PATRICK McCALLISTER | Correspondent somewhere,” Beck said. “They do have haz- Insecticides. Mercury “Electronics – we
ardous materials within them.”
There are many things in houses nobody thermometers.” will accept those,” Beck
wants in nature. But, what to do with unused So, yes, florescent bulbs are among the
oil-based paints, old insecticides, untaken items that will be collected at the Household By the way, it’s not said. “We have a con-
medications and those compact florescent Hazardous Waste Collection Day, a drive-in
bulbs? Take them to the Household Hazard- event at the city’s Public Works Complex, 450 just some medical ther- tractor that will prop-
ous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, Oct. SW Thornhill Drive. Beck said being envi-
12, is what. ronmentally responsible is simple and easy. mometers that have erly dispose of those, or
Load up the trash that doesn’t belong in a
“It’s 8 a.m. to (noon) sharp,” said Geor- landfill, and drive over. “We take everything mercury. Older weather strip them of info and
gette Beck, the special projects coordinator out of the car,” she said.
at Keep Port St. Lucie Beautiful. thermometers some- reuse them.”
No fuss, no muss and things move along
Fortunately, in homes, things such as quickly, Beck said. Rarely does it take more times do, too. Along Those cathode ray
mercury in those florescent bulbs and ther- than a few minutes to pull in, stop by the
mometers are safely contained, so we can collection stations and get back to weekend with those items, the or- tube televisions that
safely enjoy modern conveniences with little fun. Among the things organizers, partners
danger. Those containers, however, can bust and volunteers at the Household Hazardous ganizers, partners and became nearly useless
open or otherwise slowly leach at landfills Waste Collection Day will collect are:
and spread contaminants. volunteers will collect with the advent of dig-
“Bug sprays,” Beck said. “Herbicides.
“The florescent bulbs, they have to go automotive fluids; drain ital television broad-

cleaners; fuels; lighter casting in 2008? They’re
fluid; propane tanks; PHOTO COURTESY OF KEEP PORT ST. LUCIE BEAUTIFUL among the electron-

and solvents and thinners. And that’s not all. ics accepted at the Hazardous Household

“As a service the (Port St. Lucie Police Waste Collection Day, along with “comput-

Department) partners with us,” Beck said. ers, electronics, laptops, screens, we’ll take

“They take any ammunition and any pre- those,” said Beck.

scription drugs.” While folks there will collect oil-based

While cartridges almost never discharge paints, they won’t take latex paint. That’s OK.

outside of guns, the lead in most bullets is Turns out latex can go in the regular trash

not something anyone wants at a landfill. with a bit of preparation.

Casings do corrode with time and can be- If a can is more than a quarter full, first

come unsafe to fire. consider asking friends if they could use it.

The police department prefers for the Facebook has local giveaway groups, too. If

prescription drugs to be in the original bot- giving the paint away isn’t an option, hard-

tles with labels. People don’t have to wait for ware stores often have paint hardeners. One

the collection day to dispose of pills. The can also put a plastic bag in a box and pour

Port St. Lucie Police Department and St. the paint into it to harden.

Lucie County Sheriff’s Office have locked Something else folks can take to the col-

drug drop boxes that are available 24 hours a lection day is fire extinguishers. The Indian

day, seven days a week, in their lobbies. The River State College Fire Academy will fill and

police department is at 121 SW Port St. Lucie use them.

Boulevard. The Sheriff’s Office is at 4700 W. Keep Port St. Lucie Beautiful is a pub-

Midway Road, Fort Pierce. lic-private partnership. Beck said the Haz-

Neither drug drop box is equipped to ardous Household Waste Collection Day has

take bio-waste, such as used bandages or been an annual event since at least 2007.

needles. They also can’t accept liquid medi- Since that year almost 4,600 vehicles have

cations. When needle mail-back services ar- gone through.

en’t available, needles can be placed in solid “That’s over 251,500 pounds of things col-

containers with lids for regular disposal. The lected,” Beck said.

lids should be secured with heavy tape and Keep Port St. Lucie Beautiful has decid-

marked before disposal. ed to make it a biannual event. Beck said in

The collection day is also not equipped March 416 vehicles dropped off about 1,440

to take bio-hazard or medical waste, such as pounds of hazardous wasted.

used bandages and needles. It also can’t take

containers larger than five gallons, explo- For a complete list of accepted and not ac-

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‘FISH ON THE FENCE’ CATCHES ON BIG-TIME!

Dana McSweeney passes fish out to the crowd. Police Chief Diane Hobley-Burney gets an assist hanging her fish. Mayor Linda Hudson attaches her fish to the fence.

BY KERRY FIRTH | Correspondent Fish on the Fence is a grassroots effort spearheaded by Club, Seriously Mixed Media, Pierced Harbor, Notions
Main Street’s Design Committee involving many different and Potions, Art Connection and Pelican Mosaics. Every-
One fish … two fish … red fish … blue fish. Even Dr. segments of the community. Supplies were donated by the one was invited to participate and given the chance to
Seuss would have a hard time rhyming all the colors, Paint House and Ace Hardware. The fish were cut out from have their work displayed in a public forum. Even City of
shapes and sizes of the fish now proudly displayed on the plywood by students at Port St. Lucie High School shop Fort Pierce employees got in on the act by creating 25 fish
chain-link fence surrounding the old King Power Plant classes and primed by the trustees at the St. Lucie County at the Swig of Color during the August art walk.
site on 2nd Street, right next to Tickle Tummy Hill. Over Jail. Summer camps at the Manatee Center and Lindsay
300 painted fish were hung on the fence during the Hook School for the Arts held painting sessions and, during Fort Local artists donated their time and acted as mentors
the Fish Party held last Thursday. Half of the fish are hung Pierce’s monthly art walks, painting parties were held by to some of the painting groups. “What you see tonight
swimming toward downtown Fort Pierce and half are downtown galleries and businesses like Fort Pierce Yacht is just the beginning,” said Anita Prentice. “There are a
swimming toward Edgartown, bridging the gap between lot more to come!”
the two. In the middle is a photo-op mural Dale Matteson, Nicholas Mimms and Greg Lewis. PHOTOS: ANTHONY INSWASTY
painted by local artist Chris Gunkel. “The excitement is contagious,” said Fort
Pierce Mayor Linda Hudson. “This block
Artists from ages 5 to 95 were hand to will be empty until the new King’s Landing
hang their own creations while curious on- development takes shape and then under
lookers gazed in amazement as a potential construction for a long time. The fish fence
eyesore morphed into a block of original just gives everyone something pleasant
art. City officials and Main Street Fort Pierce and whimsical to look at during the build-
staff and volunteers hung the rest. ing process.”

“This is a tremendous project for bring- More painting parties will be held during
ing the community together and creating monthly art walks on the third Friday of ev-
unity,” said Fort Pierce City Manager Chris ery month, so join in the fun and show have
Mimms. “I see little children, retirees and your creation displayed in the outdoor gal-
families all out here having fun. And the lery. Of course, you’ll be posting photos so
most beautiful aspect about all of this is be sure to use #FishontheFence or #Fort-
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ST. LUCIE TEAM IS STOKED FOR THE FIREFIGHTERS CHALLENGE

BY PATRICK McCALLISTER | Correspondent Office will take on the fire district, Rick There’s a Kids Firefighter Challenge for ny at 8 p.m. On Saturday the action will

St. Lucie firefighter Brian Riebe can Hatcher, executive director of the com- youngsters who want to test the firefight- kick off at 11 a.m. with the pro-am com-

run up and down five stories of stairs, mission, said. “It’s the Guns versus the ing waters. petitors. The vendor village will open at

drag hoses around obstacles and carry a Hoses,” Hatcher said. “It’s the cops versus “Last year it was a hit,” Hatcher said. noon. The opening ceremonies will be

175-pound mannequin better than most. the firefighters.” “The kids get to do it on a smaller scale.” at 2:30 p.m., followed by the professional

He set the state record for the individual The Firefighter Combat Challenge The children wear turn-out gear and action. The awards ceremony will be at

open at the 3M Scott Firefighter Combat competitors dress in bunker gear with helmets. They carry smaller hoses, climb 8 p.m. On Sunday things open at 10 a.m.

Challenge just a few weeks ago and aims a Scott 5.5 Air-Pak breathing apparatus. 12-foot inflatable towers, demonstrate a The opening ceremonies will be at 11 a.m.

to do it again at the U.S. Nationals in Fort Then they race against competitors and stop, drop and roll, then crawl through followed by more firefighter action. The

Pierce Friday to Sunday, Oct. 4-6. the clock in five tasks that seem humanly a tunnel and save a child-sized manne- awards ceremony will be at 2 p.m.

“It didn’t come like that when I first impossible in less than two minutes. quin from danger. The kids get to try their The winners will soon be off to their ul-

started doing this competition,” the Port In addition to the firefighters and local course at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4. Then timate challenge – facing firefighters from

St. Lucie resident said. cops running the demanding obstacle they get to do it again starting at noon on all over the planet looking to take home

If the local firefighter can shave about course, there will be some civilians, too. Saturday and 10 a.m. on Sunday. gold. “The world championship will be in

8.5 seconds off his course time, he’ll Local fitness clubs and others put togeth- On Friday, a vending village will open at Mobile, Alabama, two weeks later,” Hatch-

snatch the world’s record from Kentucky’s er teams for local competitions. Some of 2:30 p.m. and opening ceremonies will be er said.

Ian Van Reenen. Riebe’s most recent time the civilian competitors won’t have to at 5 p.m. Competitions will run for about The St. Lucie County team is well posi-

– set on Sept. 13 in Arkansas – is 1:23.15. consider career changes if they do great. two hours followed by an awards ceremo- tioned to be the ones with a year’s worth

The record is 1:14.76. of bragging rights after Mobile.

The firefighter challenge Riebe said more importantly,

is a showcase of the skills the the winners will show the fire-

first responders hone for their fighting world what’s possible

dangerous profession. The with the right mix of training

challenge is by any measure of and nutrition. “My goal is to

strength, endurance and focus encourage the other firefight-

one of the most rigorous tests ers who aren’t the biggest

of athleticism out there. go-getters at the physical part

“When you’re at the end of of the job,” he said.

the course, your legs are on Having a chance to show

fire,” Riebe said. “It’s not that folks in St. Lucie what their fire

much fun at that point.” department members can do

Locals can take in the ES- is a bonus to Riebe. He’s also

PN-covered nationals for free. on a bit of a mission to con-

The competition will be at vince everybody to be more

Manatee Observation & Edu- active. “The public coming

cation Center, 480 N. Indian out, it’s inspiring for them as

River Drive, Fort Pierce. It’s a well,” Riebe said. “They might

Treasure Coast Sports Com- not have to go to burning

mission-hosted event. Along buildings, but it’s inspiring to

with the world-championship be in better shape.”

qualifying heats that will at- PHOTO: LINDA KLOORFAIN

tract firefighters from all over ‘WREST’ STOP Coach Kevin Mimnaugh trains Hunter and Jared during wrestling class More about the 3M Fire-
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local fan action. For example, at www.firefighterchallenge.

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Bonz bonds with Baxter, a good-humored hound

Hi Dog Buddies! an Mom, Jeff an Katherine. Mom’s gonna Baxter. PHOTO: KAILA JONES “Whata Grrreat Story, Baxter! So what’s
have a human puppy real soon. I’m so ex- life like now?”
This week I yapped with a Cool Kibbles cited! I already have a great liddle brother, “Ackshully, I had lotsa frens at the shelter,
poocheroo, Baxter Soethe, who, for quite a Tristan, he’s 5. pooches an humans. PLUS, I was chosen to “Wunnerful! I LOVE my famly, an ridin’
while, thought he might never find his For- help teach the newcomers about ‘person- in the truck. I have my own bed, but I sleep
ever Famly. Baxter is Honorary Chairdog for “I can’t wait to hear about your home- al space an boundaries.’ I was happy, but I with Mom an Dad, so maybe my new lid-
a special event comin’ up this Saturday, “Old life an your exiting project. First off, tell me still really wanted a Forever Famly. Before I dle brother or sister can sleep in mine. It’s
Dog, New Dog: No Tail Left Behind,” so I was about findin’ your Forever Home.” ree-lized it, a whole year had passed!” about the right size. While Dad’s at work, I
glad he had time for the innerview. stay with Poppy an Gramma. They have a
“I didn’t have a terrible puppyhood or “Woof! A YEAR?” fence so I can run all over outside, which
Baxter’s a hound-mix pooch, easy going, anything. I’d been adopted once already, “Yep. An the shelter was plannin’ their satisfies my hound-running-free thing.
loving, neat an tidy lookin,’ short hair, tan when I was a lot younger. Problem was, I first ‘Old Dog/New Dog,’ a Cool Kibbles Poppy ’specially loves dogs, so we have The
with white details, figures he’s around seven was sorta, well, totally, what humans call ‘a event where humans can have fun an get Best Time.
anna half. He was sportin’ a bright red col- runner’; every chance I got I’d escape from refresh-mutts an maybe adopt one of the
lar, an hadda buncha freckles on his nose, where I was s’pose to be an go flyin’ off to shelter dogs. I wondered whether I’d get “Full disclosure, I don’t like when Mom
all in all very jaunty. (Popular with the la- places I wasn’t s’pose to be. Don’t get me picked to participate. I wasn’t holdin’ my an Dad are doing air-runs. I’m OK with
dies, I’m guessin.’) wrong, I wasn’t mistreated. Runnin’ free is breath but – I GOT PICKED! one trip, but two in one day is Entirely Too
just in my hound blood, I guess. Anyway, “I’d first seen Mom an Dad when they Much. So I redecorate the house. I don’t tear
He an his Dad greeted me an my assistant the last time I was taken to the Humane visited the shelter to check out the spiffy, stuff up, just move it around. Oh, except one
at the door, an Baxter came right up for the Society by the Pooch Pleece, my famly was new, air-conditioned kennel trailer (Total- time I thought the trash would look cool in a
Wag-an-Sniff. called to come get me – again – but they ly Crispy Dog Biscuits). They’d had dogs long line all through the house.”
didn’t. I didn’t blame them.” when they were growin’ up, but weren’t re-
“Good morning!” I said. “I’m Bonzo. ally dog-shoppin.’ Plus, Dad’s a Labrador I decided not to ask how that went over.
Thanks for agreeing to an innerview. I know “Woof, Baxter. What happened then?” guy. Anyway, to kill some time, they sorta “Any favrite food?”
you’re busy these days.” “Well, I’d pretty much learned my les- browsed the dog section, including me. I
son about runnin.’ So I figured pretty soon thought they seemed nice, so I tried to look “Basically Anything an Everything. I
“No prob, Bonz! Come on in. Always time some humans’d come visit, an see me, an Special. They went up an down the aisles, guess I’m a Fat Dog at heart. Good thing I
for a fellow pooch. Plus, I’ve got some great I’d see them, an Waa-LAA! But no-ooo. Day like, five times, an never once pawsed at my run around a lot. I really enjoy when Dad
volunteers. So far, it’s been a Piece of Pup- after day went by an I didn’t get picked. I got spot. So much for lookin’ Special, I thought. makes me scrambled eggs for breakfast.”
peroni! I know we’re gonna find Forever it: I was older, not a cuddly puppy. An I sure “Anyway, on the day of the ‘Old Dog/New
Famlies for lotsa pooches. So, this is my Dad wasn’t fancy, or purebred, an it just wasn’t in Dog’ event, all us pooches were excited; lot- Heading home, I was thinkin’ about Bax-
my DNA to run up yappin’ and waggin’ and sa humans were talkin’ to us an pattin’ us; ter’s event, Old Dog/New Dog. I hope lotsa
bein’ all adorable. I was a plain ol’ hound an I was havin’ fun hangin’ out with a bun- pooches get adopted, like Baxter did. He
with a rep for roaming. cha liddle kids. said it’s at Walking Tree Brewery. I’m not
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COUNTY LIBRARIES
HOST HALLOWEEN
‘COSTUME SWAP’

The St. Lucie County Library System is

hosting a Costume Swap on Saturday, Oct.

12 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., giving parents and

children a chance to trade their old Hallow-

een costumes for something different.

Residents are encouraged to drop off

their gently used costumes to any St. Luc-

ie County Branch Library before Saturday,

Oct. 5. The Library staff will also accept do-

nations of new costumes to help those in

need of a Halloween outfit. Costumes must

be in clean/wearable condition.

Those that donate a costume will be pro- LOCAL ROYALTY! Bryce Blagrove and Renee Napaul, above left, are selected as Homecoming King and
Queen at Treasure Coast High School during halftime ceremonies last Friday at South
vided a ticket that they can exchange for a County Stadium in St. Lucie West, while Keegan Davis accepts the honor of being chosen as the Junior Class Homecoming King. As
for the game itself, Joey Fleurjuste bursts through a hole in the Boca Raton Bobcats’ defense as the Titans scored a 33-17 victory. 
“new to you” costume at the Costume Swap

event on Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Susan

Broom Kilmer Branch, 101 Melody Lane,

Fort Pierce. However, used costumes can be

dropped off at any of the six St. Lucie Coun-

ty Branch Libraries.

For more information about the Costume

Swap call 772-462-2199 or email johnson-

[email protected]. For more information

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ACROSS 99 Cargo tossed overboard 52 Wrap for Akira The Washington Post
100 Your new ballet teacher? 53 ___ Plaines
1 Toward the back 103 Limbo need 55 Himalayan goats (anagram EXTRA-D DAY By Merl Reagle
4 ___ malamute 104 Polio pioneer
11 Take time to think 108 Pathetic of TRASH) We wish you a happy and healthy new year 5780
16 What a bureaucrat does? 109 Afflicts 58 Stovetop convenience, Come home to the temple that's been here
19 Peruvian novelist 110 Drop the ball for you since 1948.
111 Work unit boil-___
Mario ___ Llosa 114 Part of a Hawaiian volcano 59 Lunch for Luis
20 Green light? 115 Timothy Leary in the 1960s? 61 Request
22 Becky Thatcher’s guy 121 More like Lovecraft 63 JFK serves it
23 Stamper’s need 122 Francis the Talking Mule’s 67 Wipe out
24 Bathers’ mecca 68 Tanny and Tayback
25 Etienne’s eye new role on Broadway? 69 Gnaw on
26 Intro to Mexico? 123 Fender bendings 70 The Muse of comedy
28 Jay Gould’s railroad 124 Versatile opener 71 Programming pioneer
30 K2 is one: abbr. 125 Klopstock’s nat.
31 Stupidity gauge? Lovelace
34 The peerage DOWN 72 Repair
38 Brit. honors 1 Zeal 76 Fiji’s capital
40 “What ___ options?” 2 Physicist Enrico 77 Great dash
41 Drunkard-poet? 3 ___ chi 79 Arabian peninsula dweller
44 Roasting platform 4 Between ports 80 Garfield’s canine foil
45 Jackass, for one 5 Parliament member 82 Cow feature
47 Grass for breakfast 6 From Egy. or Mor. 83 Legal wrong
48 Gloomy child stars who never 7 Energy bursts 88 Chains containing uracil
8 Garson of Hollywood 89 Music notes
caught on? 9 Lhasa ___ 91 Morsel
50 Daughter of Eugene O’Neill 10 Mariners’ catcher? 92 Master’s manuscript
51 Fashionable, ’60s-style 11 Saõ ___ 94 Bright students’ grp.
54 Plasm opener 12 Chile neighbor: abbr. 95 Magazine features?
56 Where to see Men and 13 Repelled response 96 Egged on
14 Ontario’s Sault ___ Marie 97 Gromyko or Sakharov
Women 15 Regard 98 Gavel-banger’s shout
57 Hot dog? 16 Prom partner 99 Howard of Prop. 13 fame
60 It owns Mallorca 17 Sports award, familiarly 101 The Stand has
62 Be first 18 Colossus isle
64 Linguist-activist Chomsky 19 Great, dark unknown over 1,000
65 Yard-sale disclaimer 21 Vintage cars 102 Level
66 England and France’s 27 A little twisted 103 Guardhouses
29 Compass pt. 105 The same
“Chunnel”? 30 Paris subway 106 Bad investment
71 A respectable distance 32 Of the cheekbone 107 MSNBC Live
73 Barbra’s A Star Is Born 33 Before, to the Bard
35 Chestnut, joke-wise anchor Tur
co-star 36 McCullough’s Truman, e.g. 110 Purviance who starred in
74 Ride to the airport 37 Ear-splitting
75 “I could eat ___!” 38 Daphne or Geraldine in early Chaplin films
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Some Like It Hot 112 Trump lawyer Giuliani
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84 Not ___ (no one) 42 Prepares to feather
85 It splits the board 43 “Hold it,” in an old recording sometimes
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87 The Ken that comes with studio 118 Tuck’s partner
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Barbie’s accessories? 45 Single-celled organism 120 Fuel in pressurized
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91 Like a literary cupboard 49 Greeley’s advice containers: abbr.
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THE ROBOTS GOT SOME MONEY BACK WEST NORTH EAST
10 7 5 3 2 AKQJ 9864
By Phillip Alder - Bridge Columnist 95 10 8 J43
5 AJ862 K974
After having three consecutive six-heart contracts while playing with my wife online at K7642 Q3 J5
bridgebase.com last month, the next evening, the robots (computer-controlled opponents)
got some revenge in this deal. SOUTH
—
Note North’s correct two-diamond response. With game-going values, bid your longest suit AKQ762
first. Since the robots use two-over-one game-forcing, I would have been inclined to rebid Q 10 3
two hearts with that South hand, but the robots were playing that three clubs promised A 10 9 8
extra strength. The next two calls were natural, then four no-trump was Roman Key Card
Blackwood. South’s six-heart reply showed an odd number of key cards (here, two aces and Dealer: South; Vulnerable: Both
the heart king) and a spade void. Scientific bidders, those robots!
The Bidding:
I led my singleton diamond. Declarer rose with dummy’s ace and, presumably in the dummy
for the last time, cashed all four spade winners, discarding three clubs and a diamond from SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST OPENING
hand. Then South drew trumps and conceded one diamond trick. (Yes, the fourth spade was 1 Hearts Pass 2 Diamonds Pass
unnecessarily dangerous.) 3 Clubs Pass 3 NT Pass LEAD:
4 Hearts Pass 4 NT Pass 5 Diamonds
There were four tables in six no-trump, which had 12 top tricks. Two pairs of robots tried six 6 Hearts Pass Pass Pass
diamonds after the sequence one heart - two diamonds - three clubs - three no-trump - six
diamonds. One was favored by the heart-jack start, but the other faced the club-jack lead,
after which the contract was unmakable without the aid of X-ray vision.

The other 11 tables were in six hearts. One robot even made an overtrick when West led a
low club, and declarer guessed to put up dummy’s queen.

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SWINGING ACTION:
DITCH THE TENSION,
FEEL THE FREEDOM

The movement we make when hitting a

full shot is called a golf swing, because it is,

indeed, a swinging action. However, most

of us are too tense to accomplish the free

movement. Let’s dig it a bit more and take a

closer and more technical look at the swing-

ing action.

The golf swing is actually a double pendu-

lum. A pendulum is a weight suspended from

a pivot so that it can swing KEVIN’S
freely. The two pendulums KURES
of the golf swing are the
arms suspended from our

shoulders, and our club

suspended from our wrists.

GREEN DAY! Unfortunately, because

Port St. Lucie Assistant Police Chief Richard Del Toro, most of us are so tense, we
above, tees off during the PAL Annual Golf Tournament
at Gator Trace Golf & Country Club, proceeds from which don’t feel the free motion
benefited the PAL. Rod Dobler, left, participates in the
putting contest, where Port St. Lucie High School cheer- in these two suspension
leader Garbielle Portillo helped measure distances. 
points. We don’t allow the By Kevin Perkins
PHOTOS: LINDA KLOORFAIN arms to swing freely from

our shoulders and we don’t allow the club to

move freely about the hands and wrists. We

strangle the natural effects of gravity and re-

place it with tension, force and excessive ef-

fort.

If you do allow both pendulums to swing

and move correctly, you will begin to tap into

the effortlessness of the swinging motion and

the beauty of the double pendulum.

The following are a few “Kures” to tap into

the free motion:

1. Arm swing. Your arms represent almost

15 percent of your body weight. Turn your

shoulders and feel the heaviness of your arms

pulling and swinging away from your shoul-

ders.

2. Relax your writs joints. Hold the club

lighter and feel the weight of the clubhead as

it pulls away from your arms to feel the sec-

ond pendulum. It will also help to feel the

forearms rotate back on the back swing and

rotate on the forward swing.

Finally, as the great Ben Hogan once was

quoted as saying, he felt like his arms were

swinging off his shoulders and his wrists and

club were going to fly off his arms. That’s a

great picture to sense and feel a true swinging

force. 

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