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FRIDAY, December 21, 2007


Santa's helpers busy in Stuart

Area youth volunteers put on their elf hats to spread
holiday cheer to families in Martin County


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Staff photo by Donald Rodrigue
Brittany Burton, 15, of Palm City, and Avery Merritt, 14,
of Stuart, get into their best 'elf' mode when calling area
elementary. school children as part of the Santa's
Helper program of the Martin County Chapter of the
American Red Cross.


HO LIDAY CHEER


BY DONALD RODRTIUE
rStal ff rin'r
STUART It may be
pretty hectic around the,
North Pole this time of
year, but that doesn't keep
Santa's helpers from taking
time to talk to young Mar-
tin County residents about
their Christmas wish lists,
For the past eight years,
Santa has had a little extra
help keeping the dream
alive, thanks to dozens of
local American Red Cross
youth volunteers, From
Dec, 11-14, some 40 high
school students put on
their elf hats and called
area elementary students
to talk about their families,
their pets and what they
wanted for Christmas.


Santa's all-volunteer
army of local elves got a
little extra help from the
children's parents, who
filled'out forns with all the
pertinent information so
Santa's extra helpers would
be "in the know" when
they called. Each prospec-
tiye elf also underwent a
training process to know
how to help fulfill Santa's
vision,
Brittany Sterritt, 15, a
first-year volunteer from
Palm City, said the chil-
dren's excitement was con-
tagious.
"The best part was hear-
ing them get really excited,
especially when you tell
them about their hobbles
and friends," she said,
"One little kid was so excit-


ed that he put the phone
down and ran to try to get
his mom to talk to me as
well."
Rupali Harpale, a 16-
year-old volunteer from
lensen Beach, said one of
her calls was to a child
who'd just moved to
lupiter.
"We talked about the
fact that his new house has
a chimney and that Santa
could now come down it,"
she said, '"That's so cool,"'
he answered.'" '
Even with their training,
the volunteer elves had to
be imaginative when faced
with the occasional
inquisitive and dubious
child. Robbie Cross, 16, of


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Officials provide


holiday wishes


Government
leaders ask for
things to aid the
public good
BY DONALD RODRIGUE
Staffwriter
MARTIN COUNTY -
This is the season for
remembering friends and
family and taking stock of
what we want to accom-
plish in the year ahead.
Hometown News asked
area leaders in Martin
County to tell us what they
are wishing for the com-
munity during the holidays
and the year ahead.


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Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer
Jarae Johnston, 8, of Stuart, sings with 'Big Sister' Jacqueline Pollard, of Port St. Lucie,
during the Big Brothers, Big Sisters Christmas Party Saturday, Dec. 15 at Grace Place
Church in Stuart. Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Martin County welcomed Santa Claus,
who handed out gifts for the 90 littlee' with the help of volunteers and supporters.


bone:
"I would love to see the
economy pick up. I would
like to see the press stop
running all
the negativ-
ity about
S the econo-
S my and try
and put a
:: *positive
spin on it. I
Swish for
retail sales
to build up,
real estate
Joe sales to get
Catrambone going and
the building
and trades industry to kick
in gear again."
Stuart City Commission-
er James Christie:


Martin County Adminis- "What Id like seriously is
trator Duncan Ballantyne: for Santa Claus to let us
"I want a boatload of know if the property tax
m o n e y amendment is for real or
from Wash- not, so that a place like Stu-
ington to art can plan and know
do three where we're heading in the
Things: To future. I'd also like for Santa
clean up to bring all of us some
the river, goodies in his sleigh so that
build the we cap get the city moving
In d i a n in a positive way."
S t r e et
Bridge and Martin County Commis-
Duncan to dredge sstnr Michael DiTerlizzi:
Ballantyne the Mana- "I think the most impor-
tee Pocket." tant thing is that we secure
meaningful tax reform for
President of the Stuart- our residents that does not
Martin rCintv Chamber 'fee' them to death. I don't


of Commerce, Joe Catram-


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Healthy
wishes


Here are.
some ways
to reduce the Shelley Koppel
stress of the holidays and to
look forward to a 9
healthy and happy
new year



Index
Business A8
Classified B13
Religion A10
Crossword B12
Dining & Entertainment .... B1
Dining Guide ........................ B2
Entertainment Calendar .... B2
Gardening B10
Horoscopes B1i
Police Report ....................... A
Sports B12
Travel A12
Viewpoint A6
Week in Review .................. AS


Family publishes


children's book

'One is Fun' named finalist for
2007 National Best Book award


BY DONALD RODRIGUE
Staff writer
PALM CITY What
began as a poem written
about her only grandchild
turned into a publishing
company and an award-
winning children's book for
Leona Bodie.
Last May, the Palm City
resident and her newly cre-
ated publishing company,
WRB Publishing, released
"One is Fun," a 32-page
board book about the first-
year adventures of her
grandson Logan Bodie, now
4, ofVero Beach.
The book was named a
finalist in the 2007 National
Best Books Awards and won


the 2007 Preferred Choice
Award for Creative Child
magazine.
When the author and hus-
bandWalter Bodie set out on
a boat trip aboard the cou-
ple's 34-foot trawler to Flori-
da's west coast in April of
2005, publishing a children's
book was the furthest thing
from her mind.
"I never thought about
writing a children's book,
ever," she said. "When I first
started writing, I started
writing a poem, and I could-
n't let it go. The next stop
was, I thought, wouldn't itbe
great if mom could illustrate

) See FAMILY, A13


Valliere amendment passes


commission's second vote


Final state
approval
expected
BY DONALD RODRIGUE
Staffwriter
MARTIN COUNTY -
Capping years of work
and months of debate
that pitted conservation-
ists against environmen-
talists, rural residents
against city dwellers and
commissioner against
commissioner, the Martin
County Commission
voted for the final time on
the controversial Land
Preservation Amendment
on Dec. 11.
Known as the Valliere
Amendment because of
the backing of Comniis-


sioner Susan Valliere, the
legislation alters the
county's comprehensive
growth plan to enable
clustered growth in the
agricultural western por-
tion of the county. It was
approved 3-2, with com-
missioners Sarah Heard
and Lee Weberman dis-
senting.
Until the passage of the
amendment, develop-
ment in the western end
of the county was limited
to one house or ranch per
20 acres. The minimum is
now reduced to two acres
for new housing, but
developers must concen-
trate, Or "cluster," the
housing on only one part
of the land, leaving the
other as green space. New
developments will be lim-


ited to a minimum of 500
acres.
One of the amendment-s
backers, former county
commissioner Mary Daw-
son who helped craft the
language, says it's the only
way for the county to
obtain coveted conserva-
tion lands that it has no
money to purchase.
Detractors of the amend-
ment say it will open the
county's western land to
unprecedented growth
and forever change its
rural nature.
This last meeting was a
carbon copy of the one
held Aug. 21 when
commissioners voted to
approve the measure -
and the one on Sept. 18,

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when they voted to trans-
mit the amendment to the
Department of Community
Affairs for state oversight.
More than 30 members
of the public spoke, asking
commissioners to either
remain firm in their con-
victions or, switch sides
before the vote. The major-
ity of the speakers, such as
local environmentalist
Maggie Hurchella, spoke
out against the amend-
ment, saying it would not
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as its proponents claim.
"Have any of you ever
seen a snake tie himself up
in knots? I think that's
where we're getting to with
this ill-fated amendment.
Any sort of open space
qualifies for incentives...
compost heaps and sugar-
cane fields that pollute the
river, all qualify for incen-
tives."
Ms. Hurchella and other
opponents urged commis-
sioners to study the matter
further, fearing that devel-
opers would take advan-
tage of loopholes in the
amendment and even con-
vince them to move the
county's urban service
boundary. Commissioner
Michael DiTerlizzi empha-
sized, however, that he con-
siders that boundary
sacred.
"I am the only one here
who has not voted to move
the urban service bound-
ary,",he said. "What's before
us does not move the urban
service boundary, and if it
did, I would not have voted
to transmit it to the DCA."
Ms. Dawson said that the
people of Martin County
wanted three things: to
make sure that the county
did not over-develop in the
west or in the land east of
the Turnpike, and to protect
all interconnected natural


systems.
"This amendment is a
step towards achieving all
of those goals," she said. "It
is the anti-Broward amend-
ment it is not the
'Browardization' amend-
ment."
Opponents said that the
DCA's approval to change
the county's comprehen-
sive plan did not mean that
it was the right thing for
Martin County.
"The DCA in Tallahassee
approved the Valliere
Amendment as it was sent
to them, stating that it met
minimum state standards,"
said Patricia Thornton of
Palm City. "But so did St.
Lucie County and Broward
County. Is.. that good
enough for the Martin
County residents? Is that
what the Martin County res-
idents want?"
Jason Titoiu, representing
the Sierra Club and the
Everglades Law Center, said
that local officials and resi-
dents understand Martin
County better than the
DCA.
""We feel that both you
and your staff, as well as
experts like Maggie
Hurchella, better, under-
stand the nuances of the
Martin County comprehen-
sive plan better than the
state does," he said. "We
don't think that increasing
development opportunities
is the way to save the Ever-
glades."
The representatives of
several business organiza-
tions, however, did speak
out in favor of the amend-
ment, including the Eco-
nomic Council of Martin


County and both the cham-
bers of commerce of Jensen
Beach and
Indiantown/Western Mar-
tin County.
Before the final vote,
Commissioner Heard said
she thought the measure
would end up protecting
the sugarcane industry and
rock mining, which have
been .attributed to fouling
the Indian River Lagoon.
For his part, Commissioner
Weberman continued
insisting the amendment
was unnecessary and that
the residents of western
Martin County didn't want
it.
"I'm not going to substi-
tute my judgment for the
people in district three," he
said. "I also made a formal
pledge to the public that I
would not make a dramatic
change to the comp plan."
After the vote, Commis-
sioner Valliere said it was a
shame it took so much hard
work to do something "so
good" for the community..
"If the counties to the
south of us had had this,
they wouldn't be in the
shape they're in," she said.
Ms. Dawson said after-
wardthat she believed the
divided community would
soon be healed after the
implementation of the
comprehensive plan
amendment.
"I actually think that
when the first project
comes forward, it's going to
heal a lot of the wounds
and bring us all together,"
she said. "It's land that's
going to be saved forever,
and that's what's different
about this."


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CHRISTMAS SWEETS


Photo courtesy of Maria Bauer
JoAnn Labby, president of the Jensen Beach Garden Club, Linda Biagioni, treasurer and Maria Bauer, publicity, present-
ed a sweet Christmas tree to Lisa Newman, program manager at the Council on Aging of Martin County at Langford
Park for the Log Cabin Seniors. From left to right, JoAnn Labby, Margaret Pickhardt, Mary Marlow, James Kneeham, Lisa
Newman, Linda Biagioni, Zee Carter and Maria Bauer.


FOR HOMETOWN NEWS
STUART Soroptimist
International of Stuart
announced the nominees for
its 2008 Women of Distinc-
rion Awards.
One winner will be select-
ed from each of four cate-
gories and revealed at the
dinner event on Tuesday,
April 8 at Harbour Ridge
Yacht and Country Club.
All proceeds from the event
are applied directly to funding
Soroptimist's ongoing com-
munity service programs.
The 2008 Women of Di~-
tinction nominees in each
category are: Business Pro-
fessional: Michelle Berger,
Tara Biek. Dr. Julie K. Bjom-
son, MTaryellen Castellano,
Renee Doss, Elysse Elder,
Maria Lindberg, Kelly Bond
Peletier, Stacy Ranieri, Terry
Rieger, Trichia Sheekey, Vir-
ginia Sherlock and Maria
Vells.


SCivic Professional: Kherri
Anderson, Debra Banta, Jade
Cheramie, Kristal Eckhardt,
Jennifer Ferrari, Rhonda
Irons, Martha Lasseter, Deb-
bie Lewandowski, Diamond
Litty, Jacki Nardone, Mary-
beth Pena, Ebonie Reid,
Susan Valliere, Patricial
Weber and PattyWinterbum.
Volunteer: Patricia Brim-
low, Tammy Calabria, Carol
DeRoy, Debra Duvall, Tracy
Bond Ferguson, Sherry Guf-
fin, Robin Hicks-Connors,
Pamela Hough, Mary Osteen,
Tern Pettengill, Linda Probst,
NoelTrachtenberg andVicto-
riaYardley. Rising Star: Claire
Baecher, Mary .Beth Brown,
Zandria Bryant, Michelle
Burroughs, Taylor Gilmour,
Bridgette Hyde, Bianca
Kahlenberg, Nancy Maloch,
Brooke McDowell, Samantha
Neild, Lindsey Reymore,
Melissa Roos, Chelsea Shaf-

I See WOMEN, A15


'Stuart Exposed'

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FOR HOMETOWN NEWS

All photographers,
novice and professional,
are invited to submit their
work to the new exhibit
"Stuart Exposed."
This juried show, which
will be a feature of this
year's ArtsFest, will run
from the opening reception
on Thursday, Feb. 7,
through Friday, Feb. 22, at
the Court House Cultural
Center in downtown Stu-
art.
Deadline for submis-
sions is Friday, Jan. 4, at 5
pm.
All areas of photography
will be accepted for consid-
eration at this new exhibit
including SLR, point and
shoot cameras, and tradi-
tional film cameras.
Photos that have been
artfully altered in programs
like PhotoShop will be


placed in a separate cate-
.gory.
Traditional cameras
using transparency film or
prints from negative film
will also be judged in their
own category. Best of Show
and five awards will be pre-,
sented to the winners.
Subject matter is open to
the photographer and the
judges will be seeking cre-
ativity in the submissions.
Composition, image quali-
ty and lighting will also be
taken into consideration in
the judging process. Photos
must have been taken in
the past three years to
qualify for the competition
and must not have been'
submitted. for, past Aihs
Council exhibits."- '"-
Photographers with a
residence in Florida are eli-
gible to submit images.
Applications. are available
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WEEK IN

REVIEW

No indictment in SafeSpace killing
The Port St. Lucie woman charged with the second-
degree murder of a Fort Pierce woman at the SafeSpace
shelter in Stuart on Oct. 31 has been set free.
A grand jury ruled there was insufficient evidence to
indict Marilyn Francis Hooks on Dec. 11 for the stabbing
death of 26-year-old Milaus Almore.
Ms. Hooks' attorney, John Hetherington, told the grand
jury that Hooks acted in self-defense when defending
herself witi a pocketknife after being confronted in her
room at the shelter by the victim and 21-year-old Rhalen
Still of Stuart, who was also stabbed, but survived.
A day after Ms. Hooks was released from jail, another
former resident of the center and a friend of the Ms. Still
complained to Stuart Police that Ms. Hooks had called
them and threatened to kill them. A judge denied the
woman's petition for a restraining order on Ms. Hooks,
and the Martin County Sheriff's Office has no plans to re-
arrest Ms. Hooks, a spokesperson said.

Permanent water restrictions issued by the
South Florida Water Management District

After Jan. 15, residents of the Treasure Coast and the
rest of South Florida will be limited to watering their
lawns once a week.
The governing board of the South Florida Water Man-
agement Distict voted to implement the more severe
restrictions after declaring a "drought emergency" in the
16 counties the district serves. According to the district's
rainfall totals as of Dec. 13, only slightly more than half-
an-inch of rain had fallen since the start of the 2007-2008
dry season.
The region is close to breaking a 51-year record low if
rainfall continues to be scarce. Lake Okeechobee is more
than 41 feet below average for this time of year andis cur-
rently. at 10.18.feet above sea level. The lake serves as a
backup water supply for most of South Florida.
Residents of Martin County and the rest of the Treasure
Coast with odd-numbered addresses will be allowed to
water on Mondays, while those with even-numbered
addresses must water on Thursdays. They mist also
choose to water between the hours of 4 a.m. to 8 a.m. or
from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Watering will only be allowed once
per day, and weekend watering is no longer permitted
due to the strain it caused on some water systems.
Landowners with more than five acres must follow the
same address and day restrictions but can water either
between the hours of 12 a.m. to 8 a.m. or from 4 p.m. to
11:59 p.m. Hand watering for distressed landscaping or
plants in danger of dying will be allowed for 10 minutes
daily.
In addition, golf courses must restrict their waterusage
by 45 percent, but there are no restrictions on decorative
fountains or swimming pools, vehicle washing or pres-
sure cleaning of paved surfaces.
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"Correction

The Dec. 14 story called "Cadets collecting supplies for
troops" said the Cadets for Vets organization raised
$11,000 in cash at the RiverWalk Jazz Holiday Festival on
Dec. 2. The correct amount raised was $1,100.


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Wishes
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want us to become a gov-
ernment of fees, rather than
taxes. I'd also like for us to
be able to keep more dollars
in our residents' pockets to
fuel the economy."

Martin County, attorney
Stephen Fry:
"To re-nourish Bathtub
Beach."

Martin County Commis-
sioner Sarah Heard:
"My best wish for the citi-
zens of
Martin
tf, County is
.-. that the
.i Valliere
'.'," Amend-
ment is
torpedoed.
I also want
another
peaceful
Sarah Heard storm sea-
son next
year."

Stuart City manager Dan
Hudson: "I just wish peace
and prosperity for the com-
munity."

Commissioner Mary
Hutchinson:
"For everybody to relax
and enjoy life."

Stuart Mayor Jeffrey
Krauskoph:
"I'd like to ask the folks of
Stuart to pray for the troops
that are fighting in the field









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: Service
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you know how essential brake pads
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brakirig L0mponeis,. relatively few
follow through on manufacturers'
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so. Why? Brake fluid provides the
interface between the brake pedal
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pads on the, discs. If this fluid
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on our behalf, and who are
uncomfortable, so that we
can enjoy the blessings we
have."

Stuart City Commission-
er Michael Mortell:
"I wish that everyone in
our community has a joyful
holiday and take a moment
to communicate with family
and friends that they may
not have had the chance to
speak to throughout the
year. I also think we should
take a moment to remem-
ber those members of the
community who can't be
here this holiday season."

Martin County CommisS
sion Chairman Doug
Smith:
"This holiday season is a
very spe-
cial time.
We all have
a lqt to be
thankful
for, espe-
cially
because we
get to live
in one of
"" the most
Doug Smith beautiful
places in
the world. I would ask for
people to remember our
troops abroad that allow us
to be able to live in this won-
derful paradise that we live
in, and for prayers for all of
the families that have troops
abroad. I wish them the
merriest of holidays and
best wishes."


Martin County Commis-
sioner SusanValliere:
My desire for the commu-
Y 1 nity is for a
wonderful
Sr '. happy holi-
- day season
and a
Peaceful,
*a prosperous
New Year.
S-. I'd also like
Sfor the
Community
Susan to please
Valliere keep those
less forth-
nate in our hearts and
prayers, and to give gener-
ously if you're able to this
holiday season. And by all
means, don't forget those`
serving our country over-
seas.

Stuart City Commission-
er CarolWaxler:
"T would like the econom-
ic pressures that people
have in the form of taxes,
insurance and fuel expenses
to ease so that the stresses
are reduced."

Martin County Commis'
sioner Lee Weberman:
1" want to solve our infra-
structure problems and all
of our road
d e fi ciee i -
cies, I want
people toA
Shave mobil-
'l.'^ ^t ity and
,r access and
the. ability
to : travel
f r e e 1 y
throughout
Leetgg -- the.--counrv
Weberman i'd like for
Santa to be
able to ride his sleigh over
the Indian Street Bridge
without paying any tolls.
And finally, I want the coun-
ty to work its way through
the economic downturn
without a lot of real pain."

Martin County Sheriff
Robert L. Crowder reminds
us to be safe and celebrate
the holidays responsibly:
Season's greetings to all
residents
Sand visitors
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C *. County.
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POLICE REPORT


Editor's note: This is a list
of arrests, not convictions,
and all arrestees are pre-
sumed innocent unless or
until proven guilty in a court
oflaw.

Martin County
Sheriffs Office
Dec. 7-13

James Calvin Allen,
41, 904 E. 16th St., Stuart,
was charged with burgla-
ry, theft and possession
of drug paraphernalia.
Thomas Vincent
Batch, 43, 7094 Bunker
Hill, Hobe Sound, was
charged with two counts
of felony battery, two
counts of assault or bat-
tery on the elderly,
obstructing justice with-
out violence and battery.
Dante Jay Costello, 18,
3101 N.W. Westland Blvd.,
Apt. 5, Jensen Beach, was
charged with possession
of a controlled substance
and possession of drug
paraphernalia.
Sean Michael
Guadagno, 18, 3101 N.E.
West End Blvd., Apt. 5,
Jensen Beach, was
charged with three
counts of burglary, grand
theft and petit theft.
Christopher Ryan
Hall, 3101 N.E. West End
Blvd., was charged with
two counts of burglary,
and two counts of grand,
theft.
Frank Hernandez,
1310 W. 29th St., Hialeah,
Fla, was charged with six
counts of credit card
fraud and two counts of
unauthorized: use of a
driver's license.
Sergio Hernandez, 51,
401 S.E. Ninth Ave.,
Hialeah, was charged
with grand theft.
*David Steven Pncurak,
30, 3313 S.E. Jefferson St.,
Stuart, was charged with
introducing or removing
contraband into the
county jail, possession of
not more than 20 ounces
ofimnarijuana,zipossession
of drug paraphernalia
and failure to appear.
Sean Alexander
Robertson, 401 N. AIA Lot


26, Jupiter, was charged
with grand theft.
Constance Lynn Alli-
son, 30, 3124 Skyline
Drive, Jensen Beach, was
charged with two, counts
of possession of a con-
trolled substance, pos-
session of drug parapher-
nalia and driving under
the influence.
Bobby Wayne Ben-
nett, 19, 2541 S.E. Janet
St., Stuart, was charged
with felony violation of
probation, driving under
the influence, possession
of not more than 20
grams of marijuana, pos-
session of drug parapher-
nalia and obstructing
justice without violence.
Nancy Brisson, 38, 134
S.S. Ray Ave, Port St.
Lucie, was charged with
uttering a false document
and theft.
Nancy Marie Connol-
ly-Macomber, 47, 3899
S.W. St. Lucie Shores
Drive, Palm City, was
charged with aggravated
battery.
Camille Carisha Jones,
24, 3326 S.W. Ludlow St.,
Port St. Lucie, was
charged with possession
of a controlled substance,
the sell or possession of a
vehicle with an altered
serial number, posses-
sion of a false document
related to the salvage of a
motor vehicle and pos-
session of a false or
fraudulent sales tax
return.
Paul Adrian Leonce,
29, 632 S.W. Hogan St.,
Port St. Lucie, was
charged with unlawful
sexual battery.
Edmund Leonard
Marsette, 40, 5075 S.W.
Honey Terrace, Lot M,
Palm City, was charged
with possession of a con-
trolled substance.
Cordero Larremy
Mitchell, 20, 501 S.W. 6th
Ave., Delray Beach, was
charged with grand theft
auto and presenting false
identification.
Jake Christopher
Smith, 19, 5342 S.E. 55th
Terrace, Stuart, was
charged with felony fail-
ure to appear, failure to


appear and two counts of
violation of probation.
*Juan Alonzo, 35, 14716
S.W. Indian Mound Drive,
Indiantown, was charged
with possession of a con-
trolled substance.
Joseph Gabriel Ander-
son, 28, 2108 S.E. Monroe
St., Stuart, was charged
with two counts of pos-
session of a controlled
substance and posses-
sion of drug parapherna-
lia.
Jason Tramel Howard,
18, 2907 S.E. Indian St.;
Stuart, was charged with
two counts of resisting
arrest with violence,
obstructing justice with-
out violence and assault
or battery on a law
enforcement officer.
Nicole Marie Waller,
21, 1034 S.W. Coleman
Ave., Port St. Lucie, was
charged with possession,
of a controlled substance,
theft and introducing or
removing contraband at
the county jail.
*Deandre Lamar
Williams, 19, 4741 Chiles
St., Stuart, was charged
with two counts of pos-
session of a controlled
substance, possession of
drug paraphernalia and
obstructing justice with-
out violence.
Joseph Gabriel Ander-
son, 28, 2108 S.E. Monroe
St., Stuart, was charged
with two counts of pos-
session of a controlled
substance and possession
of drug paraphernalia.
Strawford Smothers,
27, 6359 15th Court
South, West Palm Beach,
was charged with posses-
sion of a controlled sub-
stance.
Brian Thomas Thur-
mon, 34, 4777 Salvatori
Road, Stuart, was charged
with felony battery.
James Dean Carpen-
ter, 29, 1219 Olive St.,
Jensen Beach, was
charged with grand theft.


Kirk Joseph Curilla,
30, 104 Glenbrook Drive,
Pittsburg, Pa., was
.charged with felony viola-
tion of probation.
Marcus A. Davis, 21,
3113 S.E. Claytong St.,
Stuart, was charged with
disclosure or use of confi-
dential criminal justice
information.
John Anthony de
Jesus, 44, 825 S.E.
McComb Ave., Port St.
Lucie, was charged with
felony violation of proba-
tion.
*Markia Sharnee
McClain, 18, 8584 S.E.
Fern St., Hobe Sound, was
charged with grand theft.
*Michael Eugene
Williams, 53, 3685 S.W.
Fox Brown Road,
Indiantown, was charged
with possession of a con-
cealed weapon and oper-
ating a motor vehicle with
a cancelled, suspended or
revoked driver's license.
*Rocky Lewis Koehler,
25, 257 S.W. Whitmore
Drive, Port St. Lucie, was
charged with two counts
of felony violation of pro-
bation.
*Dana Paul Miller, 27,
2832 Ferndale, Stuart,
was charged with grand
theft and dealing in
stolen property.
William Kurt Offen-
bach, 23, 1961 S.W. Cycle
St., Port St. Lucie, was
charged with uttering a
false document.
*Tara Alyce Rogers, 40,
5039 S.E. Ebbtide Ave.,
Stuart, was charged with
possession of a concealed
weapon, driving under
the influence, aggravated
child abuse, obstructing
justice without violence
and three counts of refus-
ing to sign a citation.
Wendal Oliver Car-
rington, 19, 2650 S.E.
Amherst St., Stuart, Was
charged with two counts
of possession of a con-
trolled substance.


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Edward Coston Jr., 20,
1399 N.E. Martin .Ave.,
Stuart, was charged with
two counts of possession
of a controlled substance.
Allen Dowling, 22, 424
S.E. Tejon St., Stuart, was
charged with possession
of a controlled substance
and failure to appear.
Jason Michael
Durand, 26, 802 S.E. For-
gal, Port St. Lucie, was
charged with possession
of a controlled substance.
Keith Lament Grant,
18, 3559 S.E. Cornell Ave.,
Palm City, was charged
with two counts of pos-
session of a controlled
substance.
Desmond DeMartez
Keys, 20, 14947 S.W. 171St
Ave., Indiantown, was
charged two counts of
possession of a controlled
substance.
Shaun Ryan Moreland,
20, 3589 S.W CornellAve.,
Palm City, was charged
with possessing, selling,
manufacturing or deliver-
ing of a controlled sub-
stance and possession of
a controlled substance.
Donald Brian Pat-
naude, 47, 3229 S.E.
Cypress St., Stuart, was
charged with aggravated
assault.
Travis Sanders; 18,
3186 Capri Road, Palm
Beach Gardens, was
charged with grand theft.
Timothy Jevohn Sim-
mons, 22, 1633 Arapaho'
Ave., Stuart, was charged
with possessing, selling,
manufacturing or deliv-
ering of a controlled sub-
stance, possession of a
controlled substance,
possession of drug para-


phernalia and two counts
of possession of drug
paraphernalia.
Jesus Torres-Ramirez,
25, Jefferson Street and
Dixie Highway, Stuart,
was charged with aggra-
vated assault.
Sonny Dirand Weaver,
20, 8510 S.E. Citrus Way,
Hobe Sound, was
charged with felony fail-
ure to appear.
Daniel Joseph Wilder-
mann, 23, 724 Executive
Circle, Apt. 18, West Palm
Beach, was charged with
possession of a con-
trolled substance and
operating a motor vehicle
with a cancelled, sus-
pended or revoked dri-
ver's license.

Stuart Police
Department
Dec. 5-8

Electronics items were
reportedly stolen from Wal-
greens, 3180 S.E. Federal
Highway.
James Calvin Allen, 41,
1010 S.E. Bahama Ave., was
charged with burglary and
theft.
Joseph L. Henry, 30,2017
S.E. Ancora St., Port Saint
Lucie, was charged with
felony retail theft.
Money was reportedly
stolen from the Hess gas sta-
tion at 3201 South Federal
Highway.
Jason Tramel Howard,
18, 2907 Indian St., was
charged with two counts of
resisting arrest with violence
and battery on a law.
enforcement officer.
q:A vehicle was reportedly
broken into at Toojay's, 2504
S.W. Federal Highway.
An attempted burglary
reportedly took place in the
700 Block of Parkway Drive.


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SMARTEN UP"

YOUR CUSTOMERS ALREADY HAVE.


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An Open Letter to Florida Car Dealers.-

Eliminate the "Dealer Fee".


Fellow Florida Car Dealers, if you don't
know me. I should tell you that I don't process
to be some 'holier than thou" car dealer who
was always perfect for the past 38 years
When I look at some of my past advertising
and sales tactics. I am not always proud
But I have evolved as my customers have
evolved My customers expectations, level
of education and sophistication are much
higher today Vour customers are no different
My remarks are made sincerely and with a
positive intent toward you and your custom-
ers I am not trying to tell you
how to run your business I "Afy CU
am suggesling a change that
will reward both you and your expectati
customers


Virtually every car dealer
in Florida adds a charge to
the pnic of cars he sells a
'dealer tee'doc fee dealer
prep tee ranging from 5500
to nearly $1 000 This e'dra
charge is programmed into


EMPLOYMENT
If our culture
sounds like one
that fits with your
ideas on the way
business should
be conducted,
please call us.
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We need to add
to our team in all
departments...
sales, service,
parts, body shop,
and accounting.


y.'il i.ompul.-i It has be.-n made illegal in
many il3ate including California., but i5 s ill
legal in Florrda The reason you charge this
Ife is 5.mply to increase the price 01 the car
and vcur profile in such a manner that it Is not
rnoticed tli your customers This is lust plain
wr.:.ng I used to charge a dealer fee, l5951
and when I slopped charging it few vears
3ag. it av3S s.'ry But I did it because I could
no longer, in good conscience, mislead my
cuslonreri us.ust because everybody ilse
was doing the same thing did not make if
c.:.tre.rc


Now, here Is the good news. After eliminat-
ing the dealer tee my profit per car did drop
by about the amount of the dealer fee, but
my customers realized I was now giving them
a fair shake and quoting a complete oul-the-
door price with no 'surprises" And the word
spread My volume of car sales began to rise
rapidly Sure I was making a few hundred
dollars less per car. but I was selling a lot
more cars I was and am selling cars to many
of your former customers My bottom line
has improved, not because I eliminated the
dealer fee. but because I was
towers' able to earn the trust of more
customers in buying their new
ins, level or used car You can do the
same


Why am I writing this letter?
I m rno going to tell you that
I think of myself as the new
'sherif' that has come 10
clean up South Florida" In
flcr. I am well aware that thIS
letter is. o1 some exalnt self


servrin Many people will read this letter and
learn why they should buy a car from me
and not you And. I am also aware that most
dealers who lead this will ellher gel angry and
ignore it or not have the courage 10 follow my
lead But maybe you will Lbe the ecepictin If
vou have any inlerest in following my lead
call me anytime I don't ha'e a secretary and
I don't screen any of my phone calls I would
love to chat with you abouLt Ihis
Sincerely
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accuracy.


Senior drivers should take a back seat

In response to Earl's Stewarts column, "In defense of sen-
ior drivers," I would like to state that I totally disagree with
his logic.
If you are no longer physically or mentally competent to
drive, you are a danger to yourself and everybody else on
the road.
Hardly a week goes by without a news story about a sen-
ior driver who has driven through a building, parked vehicle
or worse, a pedestrian.
This is not to say that all younger drivers should be on the
road, either. All states need mandatory driver training for
new drivers.
The days of dad or grandpa teaching their bad driving
habits is over. Traffic school should be mandatory.
In most states there is an affidavit for re-certification for
drivers that have conditions that need to be reviewed. Each
situation is reviewed and the state considers whether the
driving license should be re-issued.
Because of large groups such as, AARP, this would not be
popular here in Florida.
Which is more important, having grandpa feel free
behind the wheel of a two-ton steamroller, or having your
family come home safe?
Put grandpa's car on blocks in the driveway, make it inop-
erable, have him sit in it and let him reminisce about the
good old days.
Earl Stewart responds:
Thanks for your letter disagreeing with my column about
seniors driving.
You write, "If you are no longer physically or mentally
competent to drive, you are a danger to yourself and every-
body else on.the road."
I totally agree with that statement. This should apply to
all ages, and our state should be diligent about testing
everybody's mental and physical faculties before allowing
them to have a driver's license.
The media does seem to feature stories of older people
involved in accidents. And some of them should not pos-
sess licenses. In fact, some of them don't, like the 94-yea -
old man I mentioned in my column.
But, the fact is that younger people cause far more acci-
dents than senior citizens. The proof of this is insurance
companies charge older drivers lower premiums than
younger drivers. I'm not sure why media makes a bigger
deal about old people causing accidents than young peo-
ple. Maybe it sells more newspapers.
Wha atmotivated me to write my column were the unfeel-
ing and selfish attitudes of a grandson and a stepson who
didn't want their grandmother
,/stepmother to lease a new car. This 90-year-old woman is
-mentally acute and physically fit. She is perfectly capable of
driving her car.
In fact, as a footnote to my column, the stepson filed a
complaint against me with a state agency that protects the
elderly from abuse.
The state sent an investigator and a police officer to inter-
view the woman in her home and found her to be sharp as a
tack, mentally and physically. In my opinion, the grandson
and stepson were more concerned about depleting their
inheritance than the well being of this nice, old woman.
I see a lot of younger people who don't have the respect
for their elders that I did when I was young. I hope you're
not one of them. Many young people today seem oblivious
to the fact that they too will be old one day (if they're lucky).
They stereotype all senior citizens as a bunch of doddering
old f---s, which are mentally and physically incompetent.
We old folks are not much different than you young whip-
persnappers ... some of us are sharp and some of us aren't.

Nowhere clean to sit

This rant is about the very unsightly conditions at the
fishing pier under our beautiful bridge going across the.
Indian River.
There are many benches to sit on. but they are used for
cleaning fish.What a picturesque spot to relax and enjoy the
scenerywithout any place to sir. .

Choose wisely

Leading up to the prima ries, there seems to be many peo-
ple who are looking for someone to vote for.
Should religious belief qualify you for the highest office.in
the land?
Probably not.
Should the candidate be considered above others
because of gender or color of skin?
Certainly not.
We want someone who will do what is necessary to carry
us through the next four years.
I feel sorry for women in general, and black women in
particular. .
Should Oprah be the guide as to the best candidate, or
follow others who believe it would be nice to have a woman
in the White House?
I still have a lot of faith in people choosing on merit. With
all who are running, it's a tough decision.


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Vick's sentence should open eyes

Michael Vick received a miniscule sentence of just 23
months for torturing innocent pit bulls to death while tak-
ing part in the fighting ring, which he bankrolled and partic-
ipated in.
With his own hands he drowned, electrocuted and hung
dogs that didn't perform well.
Why was such a light sentence handed this celebrity for
torturing the many pit bull dogs and "bait" animals on his
property in Virginia?
Where were the well-known U.S.A. animal groups in this
notorious and highly publicized case?
These groups seemed to be hiding in the shadows, doing
little for the months awaiting sentencing of Mr. Vick. Appar-
ently they may have been "hoping" some judge would hand
down at least a five year sentence.
Why weren't these "humane" groups protesting at such
an opportune time while the case was in the headlines and
onTV?
Why weren't they out in front of the capitol marching for
justice for animals, and for the legislation they claim to
want, namely, a U.S.A. law for penalties for animal abuse
and cruelty that are equal to penalties for crimes against
humans?
Mr. Vick's gruesome torture of animals deserved pro-
found protest from the so-called humane organizations,
and presented a very suitable opportunity for the groups to
alert the public and lawmakers it is time to pass a meaning-
ful national animal protectionlaw.
The groups had the media available to them during this
case. They had the chance to give animals national atten-
tion for a law protecting their bodies.
But no, the big animal groups failed in their job and aban-
doned their supposed purpose of preventing animal abuse.
Now, with just 23 months in jail, Mr. Vick and all pit bull
rings can continue animal torture without so much as a
deep breath.
SSowhat can animal-loving citizens do to get the judges
and politicians to pass sensible laws to stop rampant animal
cruelty, and pass laws to protect pit bull dogs, bait animals,
arid all animals?
Are you aware that animal abusers are also child abusers?
Ask any psychiatrist.
Now that Mr. Vick and animal torture businesses have
been given the green light from our courts, what can We do
to protect our home, family and animals?
How can we elect judges and lawmakers who aren't afraid
to pass stronger laws against criminals?
We will have to find out what these elected lawmakers will
do to make life safer in our communities.
Will the mayor and commissioners stop the local pit bull
fights and incarcerate the criminals among us who torture
animals?
These criminals-will often go further by abuse and murder
of a child.
It's important for people who run for office to answer this
question before they get our vote.

'Happy Holidays' is a safe bet

To the writer who says he is not offended when someone
wishes him "Merry Christmas," I can agree with him.
But there is a difference between being offended, which
some non-Christians may be, or taking the attitude I have
always taken; accepting that some people are either insensi-
tive or ignorant but no offense is intended, therefore none is
taken.
However, people who believe in the reasonrifor Christmas
should realize that the entire world is not Christian and
when in doubt, "Happy HIoliday>" can be a greeting without
ignoring the fact that the other party may have different
beliefs.
To show how little the greeting really means, last year
when shopping the cashier in a store said automatically to
me, "Have a Merry Christmas," and I smiled and said, "I will
if you will have a Happy Chanukah."


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She looked at me and then laughed, as I didn't sound
offended, but how little it meant.
Ten minutes later, another purchase, same cashier, and
she repeated the original, as did I. Boy was she surprised.
My point was just to make people realize we aren't all from
the same mold.
I have many Christian friends who send me Chanukah
cards and I'm impressed with their thoughtfulness. I have
many who send me "Happy Holiday" cards to be sensitive to
the fact that'they know I celebrate a different holiday than
they do.
And then there are those who unthinkingly send a Merry
Christmas card, and I take it in the spirit it is meant. But
those who disagree ought to try putting themselves in the
shoes of people of other religions and stop and think how
would they feel if people automatically wished them a
happy Chanukah or a peaceful Ramadan?
The world is getting smaller all the time and we need to
learn more and be sensitive to other people.
When in doubt, "Happy Holidays" is always safe.

Driving 101

For merging onto the expressway: As the ramp straightens
into the acceleration lane, speed up.
Try to adjust your speed so that you can move into the
traffic when you reach the end of the acceleration lane.
Merge into traffic when you can do so safely. You must
yield the right-of-way to traffic on the expressway.
You cannot always count on other drivers moving over to
give you room to enter, but do not stop on an acceleration
lane unless traffic is too heavy and there is no space for you
to enter safely.
Nowhere's the big one: Drive in the right lane and pass on
the left. If there are three lanes, use the right lane for lower
speed driving, the left for passing. If you stay in the right
lane, watch for cars entering the 'expressway. Adjust your
speed or move into the center lanes they can enter safely.
This is straight out of the Florida Drivers Handbook. If
you would like to catch up on some reading here is the Web
site; www.dmv.org/fl-florida/manuals.php
I'm sure that you can get one from your local DMV I'm
hoping that this might clarify the subject. Even though now
that you know this you still might not abide by it because
maybe sometimes you are only paying attention to what's in
front of you, not behind you or around you.
Please people, open up your eyes and exercise your brain
a bit by paying attention to everything when you are driving.
Get off the cell phone, stop eating or balancing your
checkbook, and by all means use your turn signal. We can-
not read your mind. To the police, please pull these people
over and ticket them. I know it might take some time to fill
out that paperwork but it is a part of your job.
Another usefulWeb site:www.motorists.org/speedlimits/
Q. Isn't slower always safer?
A. No, federal and state studies have consistently shown
that the drivers most likely to get into accidents in traffic are
those traveling significantly below the average speed.;
According to an Institute of Transportation Engineers
Study, those driving 10 mph slower than the prevailing
speed are six times as likely to be involved in an accident.
SThat means that if the average speed on an interstate is 70
mph, the person traveling at 60 mph is far more likely to be
involved in an accident than someone going 70 or even 80
mph. ,,
I encourage everyone and anyone to read all of the ques-
tions on the Web site.

Only a few issues with working immigrants

I wanted to reply to one of the topics regarding illegal
immigrants.
I have absolutely no problem with an immigrant working
here and I'm sure that other people will agree with me, as
well. As long as they are paying wage taxes here, paying for a

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From page A6
mortgage, paying their property taxes, etc.
I have no problem with them giving back to our economy
just like we do if they are living and working here. It's when
they are using our resources to send the money elsewhere so
that it is not being used in this economy,, getting wages
"under-the-table" so that they don't pay taxes, and even
possibly living off the government, as far as food stamps and
Medicaid.
These are things that I have a problem with. I would hope
that our government would be capable of finding out if all of
the immigrants that we have here do contributing to our
economy by doing those things that I listed just like every-
one else in this country. I have always paid my taxes and
dues where needed and I think that they are of no excuse to
do so either.

Christmas concerns

In this Christmas season, there are those who don't want
to offend those who are not Christian.
Our country was founded on Christian beliefs. Those who
cannot tolerate the observance of most of the nation should
go where Muslim, or that of the Jewish faith is predominant.
It's unfortunate that merchants feel it is necessary to call
it other than Christmas.
Some of the expressions of the Christmas season have
spilled into the workplace. I've had a personal experience
with
a Jewish boss who'would not allow Christmas ornaments
in our personal workspace.
A menorah wouldn't bother me a bit, but apparently our
savior's birth was too offensive.

Horrified by hunters
The gun lobby never rests. Buy your little kid a little gun.
Today on local TV smiling granddad gave us the thrilling
news.that his 5-year-old grandson, who on a hunting trip,
just killed a 400-pound bear. And last year the little tyke
killed three deer.
What is grandpa planning for next-year for this little kid, a
kindergarten massacre?

Florida should get into the gambling business
I am no financial genius, but what if gambling profits were
for we the people.
I am not talking about (American) Indian tribes only.
Actually the (American) Indians came from Asia and are not
"native" to North America. There is evidence that the Vikings
were here earlier than the (American) Indians, so perhaps
only Scandinavians should run the casinos.'
In American history, the Indians were treated poorly, but
not really as poorly as blacks. My ancestors were not even in
this country at that time, still I feel some guilt. However,i
would feel just fine if all the children were taken care of with
low-cost insurance and top notch schools courtesy of gam-
blers.
Nevada is (building) a school a day. They have low taxes


and their economy is doing just fine thanks to the casinos.
Schools start teachers about $20,000 a year more than Flori-
da. Classroom size tops off at 15 students per teacher. The
casinos take care of the children of their state very well.
So now we have. Florida. First, if I have this right, the prof-
its from gambling was offshore so Florida got nada? Maybe
boat docking fees only? Now only (American) Indians can
run casinos, so the rest of the state is diving into depression?
This doesn't sound like a genius plan.
If a gambling commission hired experienced profession-
als to run the casinos for the state, this could go a long way
to taking care of all the children and schools in Florida.
I think that the state should do (what) Walt Disney did:
find a rural portion of the state, save several square miles for
a Gambler's World and its own airport, then start building
casinos.
Florida would flourish.

Florida colleges should re-think schedule

I am a parent with a new mission: to make the Wednesday
before Thanksgiving a travel day for college students attend-
ing Florida state universities and colleges.
I attended college up North (a state university) and just
took it for granted that classes would be suspended so kids
could get home safely.
However, that is not the case in Florida. Brevard County
Public Schools no longer have school on that Wednesday,
and it is wonderful. College students do not need to be get-
ting on the highway after 5 p.m. the Wednesday night before
Thanksgiving and traveling anywhere between two to seven
or more hours to get to their destination. Thank goodness
the weather was pretty decent this year, but that is no guar-
antee for future years.
We cannot keep our kids safe forever. I know that, but I
think having university officials make this simple change is
something that can be changed without too much disrup-
tion to the academic calendar.
If you have a college-age student attending a Florida state
university or college, contact officials and tell them this
needs to be changed for future years. If enough parents
make their concerns known, change can occur.

Despite Republican Congress' efforts,
public supported Clinton
A recent ranter stated that President Clinton's legacy was
still a problem and that the public called for his impeach-
ment.
Let us set the record straight. The public did not call for
his impeachment. The Republican Congress was the motor
behind the impeachment process and throughout the
whole ordeal, Clinton's approval ratings remained high.
If it had been up to the public, the whole thing would have
been dropped.
The rest of the world thought'we were crazy. Clinton was
very popular throughout the world and was not an interna-
tional embarrassment, unlike the present occupant of the


White House.

'Guys' just fine for this 'Island Time' writer
After reading "'Guys' isn't appropriate when there are gals
in the group," I think, "Good grief, get over yourself."
I loved the editor's note and couldn't agree more.
I am female and don't think the term "guys" is insulting to
me at all. It shows that the server is comfortable and
assumes that the dining guests are approachable. If it were a
really ritzy restaurant, then the guest should be addressed
more respectfully, but my guess is that this was not the case.
I'm thinking this is just another perfect example of people
moving down to Florida from a New England area state and
wanting this area to conform to how things are up there.
This is a laid back, come-as-you-are area. Let's keep it that
way!
Sincerely,
A 33-year-old girl living on "Island Time."

Tip' giver just plain cheap
I am calling about "'Guys' isn't appropriate when there are
gals in the group," about the gentleman who leaves a (a
card) stating that the server should not use the word "guys"
when there is a lady present in lieu of a monetary tip.
Servers are hard working people who only make money
off the tips they earn and deserve.
As a server forlmany years, I find this appalling. I believe
the person who wrote that rant is obviously cheap and look-
ing for any excuse not to tip a good server.

Voting for a gender not the best criteria
Hello, I am making a comment on "Women should vote
for a woman for president."
The whole thing about (being) a woman in irrelevant. A
man, a woman, a black, a (Hispanic) it does not matter.
(What does rnatters is) they are caring individuals for this
country, intelligent (and) just an overall good person.
Sex and gender have no play in it.

Vote based on issues, not on gender
This is in regard to the 87-year-old woman who states that
women should vote for a woman president because of gen-
der.
She's kidding, right?
A candidate's merit is based upon such qualities as sound-
ness of character, understanding of the issues, and commit-
ment to ideals. If the deciding factor on a vote is gender,
does that not smell a little like prejudice? Surely this woman
doesn't think that the woes of society or that women-related
issues are going to be finally addressed just because a
woman is in a political office.
I have no problem with a woman running for president,
but I won't vote based upon gender, race or ethnic back-
) See RANTS, A14


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BY DONALD RODRIGUE
Staff writer
HOBE SOUND Pho-
tographer Leo Arbeznik
says he only opened his
gallery, Images In Paradise,
after he'd blown through
his retirement savings
traveling throughout the
Caribbean shooting pho-
tos.
"I only came out of
retirement to pay the bills,"
he said.
All joking aside, Mr.
Abeznik, who's of Sloven-
ian descent but was raised
in an Irish community in
Ohio, has been in love with
photography for as long as
he can remember. He stud-
ied photography at the
University of Akron, but
was forced to put his first
passion on hold in order to
put food' on the table for
his young family. Hence,
the photographer became
a successful automobile
mechanic with .his own
shop in Kent, Ohio.
"It's called survival... you
had to do what you had to
do," he said. "But photog-
raphy has always been in
the back of my mind."
Even while running the
shop, he continued taking
photographs and even won
some awards. But he was
never fully able to develop
his craft to its full potential
until retiring and leaving
the shop to his children.
His passion quickly
became nature photogra-
phy, and becoming a
National Association of
Underwater Instructors
dive master opened up a
whole new world of under-
water photography for
him.
Sine that time, he's trav-
eled extensively through-
out Florida' and the
Caribbean building up his
photo library. -
"While I- was ira' eling,
my photography was pri-
mary and I was establish-
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photography," he said.' "I
have literally thousands of
images from around the
world."
Mr. Arbeznik has lived
with his wife, Judy, in Hobe
Sound for eight years, but
has been coming to the
area for decades because
his parents came to Palm
Beach County during the
winters. Since his retire-
ment, he's spent a lot of
time in the Keys and the
Everglades photographing
wildlife.
"My first love is the
beauty of God's nature," he
explained. "I guess I'm an
artist first, and a photogra-
pher, second."
His nature images- have
even caught the attention
of The Garden Club of Stu-
art. The group used a pho-
tograph Mr. Arbeznik took
of a night orchid in bloom
at Possum Long Nature
Center as a fundraising
tool.
One of his favorite works
is an infrared series taken
at the Harbor Island gar-
den in the town of Jupiter
Island. It's a surreal study
shot through an opaque
filter that makes the tropi-
cal environment look as if
it's covered in frost and ice.
"It's the finest work that
I've ever done," he said.
Certified as a Florida
Master Naturalist from the
University of Florida, Mr.
Abeznik volunteers as an
environmental guide for
Grassy Waters Preserve in
Palm Beach County where
he takes inner-city kids on
guided canoe trips. His
love for nature has also
turned him into an avid
environmentalist.
"As a Floridian, I want to
take responsibility for the
environment," he said. I'm
also a slow-growth advo-
cate."
SAside :from' his irattre
photography, his other
favorite subjects to shoot
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are the elderly and the
young. He said that being a
grandfather of 10 has given
him a greater insight in
how to shoot children.
"You can see the inno-
cence of children by the
twinkle in their eyes," he
explained.
Now that he's opened his
own gallery and workshop,
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more services besides tak-
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tomers can bring him their
camera memory cards and
he will convert their
images into a DVD slide
show set to music.
"I've got a digital lab," he
added, "and I can digitize
35 mm and other formats.
I, can take somebody's
valuable memories and
turn them into a 50 -by-
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art."
Although he admitted
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it's easier to get exactly
what you want by sitting
down with someone.
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that personal touch...you
ceancome" inland we can
put it together," he said.
.With his laboratory at
Images in Paradise, Mr.
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digital restoration of old
photographs and create
giclees, which are fine art
reproductions.
He takes part in the
Tuesday Night Art Walk in
downtown Hobe Sound
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the first Tuesday of each
month, as well as opening
his gallery the first Thurs-
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He credits his wife, Judy,
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"She's invaluable in
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he said. "It's a true repre-
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Palm City, one of the few
male elves, experienced
his first stressful "elf
moments" as a first-year
volunteer.
"One kid said I didn't
sound like an elf, and
another one asked to
speak to Santa," he said.
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DiTerlizzi of Palm City,
who went by the elf name
"'angle," said allwas going
well with one call until the
little boy began demand-
ing a more elf-sounding
elf.
"When I told him he
liked to play baseball, he
was saying things like,
'How did you know?,' and I
answered, well, I'm an elf,"
she said. "Then he said,
'You don't sound like an
elf,' so I pinched my nose
and began talking like
that. 'That's much better,'
he said. But he really
couldn't understand me
when I talked like that."
The coordinator of this
year's Santa's Helper pro-
gram is Roshni Pate, 15, of
Palm City, who's in her
second holiday season
serving as a elf. This year
she trained the new elves,


in addition to making calls
herself.
"It was a lot of fun," she
said. "They actually
thought the elves were
calling. I liked to hear
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it."
Roshni has been work-
ing as a Red Cross youth
volunteer since the sum-
mer of 2006. Crystal
Knezek, the director of
youth services for the
Martin County chapter,
said that Roshni demon-
strated her abilities and
maturity well as the pro-
gram's coordinator.
"It's a big project for a
sophomore," she said.
"Not many sophomores.
could handle it."
Ms. Knezek herself
began as a Red .Cross
youth volunteer when she
was only 9 years old and.
has now been a full time
staff employee for seven
years. She emphasized
that the volunteers are
taught to take their elf
roles seriously.
"We need to make sure
they understand the
importance of the call,"
she said. "It's a great com-


munity service, but it's
also practice in communi-
cation skills."
Ms. Knezek explained
that the Santa's Helper
program has been around
long enough that some of
the children first called
eight years ago will soon
be joining the ranks of the
elves.
"We have some middle
school kids who'll join the
program next year who
received calls," she said.
In addition to the Santa's
Helpers program, the Mar-
tin County Chapter also
adopted four families who
lost their homes in fires
this year. The volunteers
worked to collect funds
and toys, as well as wrap
presents for all the family
members. They also deco-
rated one of the rooms in
the local Red Cross center,
where they held a Christ-
mas party for the families.
One of the 'Adopt-A-
Family program's coordi-
nators is 15-year-old Kylie
Corson of Sewall's Point,
who said it was a great
feeling being able to help
those who've lost every-
thing.


"The best part is helping
out the families who've
been in fires and making
their Christmas the best
we can," she said.
Her fellow coordinator is
Leah Hagen, 15, of Jensen
Beach, who said the chil-
dren's reactions to the
party and the presents
made all the hard work
worthwhile.
"My favorite part is the
end when the little kids are
so excited and you get to
see the look on their
faces," she said.
The executive director of
the chapter, Mary Sawyer,
said that one of the goals
of the volunteer program
is to teach the youth new
skills and expose them to
the reality of the 'commu-
nity.
"They learn what com-
munity service is, and we
.provide leadership skills as
wego along," she paid. "We
just try and give them
more exposure so when
theygo out into the world,
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new museum about the site
and tourists are encouraged
to explore the ancient ruins.
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Aqsa Mosque and the
beautiful Dome of the Rock.
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was closed to non-Muslims,
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invited to sing anytime.
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religious items, including
candles, incense and icons.
If you continue walking
through the winding streets
you'll eventually come to the
Armenian quarter with its
colorful bazaars. Located here
is my friend, Basim's spice
shop. I love to sit and have a
cup of tea with him, taking in
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wares.
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of the Old City, I head towards
Jaffa Gate. Suddenly, I'm at
the Citadel of David Museum.
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Charlie (a part-time bar-
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and did I want to go? Of
course!
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checkpoints the next day, we
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of Bethlehem, arriving at the
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hadn't been there since 1994,
but I was thrilled to return
and knew it signified
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Her mother, Catherine Bap-
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"Mom .didn't want to com-
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A native of Massachusetts,
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paintbrush and easel when
she was in her mid-seventies
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watercolor portraits and land-
scapes at local art shows and
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"I though If I priced it high
enough, they wouldn't buy it,"
Mrs. Davis said, referring to
one of her paintings at the art
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surprise.
The artist, who moved to
Stuart in 2002, said she origi-


nally resisted the idea of
painting for the book because
of the way she views hercraft.
"To me it's work, and I like
to paint for pleasure," Mrs.
Davis said.
Her daughter ultimately
convince her to paint the
images of her great grandson
for the book, which took her
about six months to com-
plete. Still, it wasn't an easy
process since it required a
change of mindset for the
artist, as well as a reduction in
the size in which she was used
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realist," Mrs. Bodie said, of her
mother.
It was only when Mrs. Davis
finished the first, set of paint-
ings that they discovered they
were the wrong size. The artist
would have to paint them on a
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for distributorship.
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odie and her mother, 83-
ear-old Catherine Baptista
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ook they published last May,
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ustrations. Their debut novel
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will only actively market it for
an extra fee.
By forming their own firm,
the Bodies took the marketing
and distribution into their
own hands and have succeed-
ed in getting the book in the
* online catalogues of Barnes &
noble, Itasca Book, Books-A-
Million andAmazon.com.
In addition to forming their
own publishing company, the
family had to decide on the
best format. Mrs. Bodie spent
countless hours researching
book formats and sizes before
finally settling on the chil-
dren's board-book style.
"I actually went to the
library to see what the stan-
dards were for Disney books
and those with name recogni-
tion," she said. "I went
through hundreds of board
books. We knew it was going
to be7x9."
Their next challenge was
finding a printer who'd pro-
duce the book according to
their specifications. Most of
the printers they talked to
wanted them to switch to
softer pages, But the Bodies
knew from their grandson's
Experience the damage tod-
dlers can do to softer books.
They finally found a printer in
China who agreed to produce
the book the way they wanted
it.
Even after so much hard
work, Mrs. Bodie didn't have a
lot of confidence when sub-
mitting "One is Fun" to the
2007 National Best Books
Awards due to the stiff com-
petition. As a result, being
named a finalist was a com-
plete shock.
"I didn't think we had a
ghost of a chance because we
were competing against all
those industry giants," she
said.
She said she decided to
forgo the retail book route
and concentrate only on the
online sites:until she felt the
time was right.
"Ididn'twantto putitinthe
book stores at first, because
I'm not Stephen King," Mrs.
Bodie said. "I wanted to create
a buzz first."
She also found that unex-
pected doors for distribution
have opened up as well. While
participating in the Vero
Beach Book Festival, she was
approached by someone who'
suggested she contact a local
gift shop, the Hearth &
Hound. That contact resulted
in the creation of the "One is
Furn" gift baskets, which both
that store and the Stork Club
in Stuart stock
When asked for advice for
other people thinking about
starting their own publishing
company, Mr. Bodies puts it
bluntly.
"They'd have to be retired,"
he said. "You can't do this
part-time."
For more information or to
purchase a copy of "One is
Fun,"you can visit the author's
Web site at
www.leonabodie.com

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Submissions will be
accepted via computer.
Application fees are $20 for
two images for Arts Council
members and $30 for two
images from non-mem-
bers. Additional images are
$10 each for both member
and non-member.
Arts Council membership
for photographers is $35,
which includes Web site
exposure of one image, per-
sonal contact information
and more.
The Arts Council and the
Court House Cultural Cen-
ter Gallery are located at 80
E. Ocean Boulevard, in Stu-
art. For information visit
the Arts Council Web site at
www.martinarts.org or call
(772) 287-6676.


Rants
From page A7
ground. As far as a woman's
voice being heard in politi-
cal arenas is concerned,
there are woman, in both
houses of Congress, as well
as the executive and judi-
cial branches.
Our secretary of state is
a woman. Based upon her
comment about wanting
home policies and health
issues under a woman's
control, I get the sense
she has an ax to grind with
the male population. My
advice to all regarding the
upcoming elections is
this: vote for the candi-
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From page A3
Commission gives green light to replacing
mobile homes with permanent housing
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Affairs, Martin County mobile home owners who own their
lots could soon build more permanent housing on them.
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Dec. 11 to allow the change on approximately 646 acres of
land in the county where mobile homes are currently per-
mitted. The new regulation will not affect some 432 acres
of county land in which the mobile home owners do not
own their lots, but rent them instead; nor will it override
the bylaws of homeowner's associations prohibiting per-
manent structures, according to county planner David
Quigley.
The DCA had previously opposed the change due to the
limited supply of affordable housing in Martin County. It's
expected to issue a ruling on the matter in early 2008.
Commissioners support the change because it would
enable the landowners to replace the mobile homes with
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in March

TJhere will be a woman
of substance at the
Martin County Library
System's fund- raising
annual event, Booked for
Lunch, on March 11 at the
Harbour Ridge Yacht and
Country Club. Best-selling
author Barbara Taylor
Bradford, whose 23 books
include "AWoman of
Substance," "A Secret Affair,"
and "The Ravenscar
Dynasty," will be the speaker.
Last year's speaker was Mary
Higgins Clark; this event
attracts big names each year.
Tickets will remain $75 and
will be on sale in the near
future; stay tuned for more
details or call Connie Bass at
(772) 463-3205.
Pineapple Playhouse
mourns two
of its own
The Pineapple Playhouse
is mourning the loss of two
people important to the
theater and to the communi-
ty at large. Wilma Cowles,
who started what is now the
Pineapple Playhouse in
1949, under the auspices of
theWoman's Club of Fort
Pierce, died Dec. 8 in Miami.
The organization, known as
the Dolphin Players, per-
formed locally for several
years until it was suspended
for financial reasons. The
group re-organized as the
Fort Pierce Little Theatre and
in 1973, was re-incorporated
as the St. Lucie Community
Theatre. Wilma Cowle was
an honorary life member of
the theater's Board of
Directors. Ms. Cowles' family
has requested that dona-
tions be made to the
Pineapple Playhouse;,
contributions can be sent to
The Pineapple Playhouse,
700. W.Weatherbee Road,
Fort Pierce 34982.
Captain Adam Snyder died
December 5 in a combat
hospital in Iraq at the age of
26. He was born and raised
in Fort Pierce and graduated
from Lincoln Park Academy.
Captain Snyder was a
member of the Pineapple
Playhouse's summer camps
and appeared in "life with
Father" in 1997. A graduate
of the United States Military
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BY SHELLEY KOPPEL
Entertainment writer
Daniel Rodriguez is an American
success story..
The singer, who gave his first
Carnegie Hall recital at 16, left a.bud-
ding musical career behind to take
care of his family.
He worked at the Post Office and
the NewYork City Police Department
and became "The Singing Police-
man," familiar to all of us as he sang
at the funerals of police officers, fire
fighters and civilians who died on
Sept. 11.
Today, retired from the NYPD, he
tours the world with his music and
comes to the Lyric Theatre on Dec.
28.,
Even before the horrible events of
Sept. 11, 2001, Mr. Rodriguez per-
formed the national anthem for the
NYPD and was well-known in New
York.
Mayor Rudy Giuliani helped set up
an audition for Mr. Rodriguez at the
Metropolitan Opera, but it did not go
well.
"It was a tragedy," he said. "They
looked at me and said, 'What makes
you think a policeman can become
an opera singer?' I sang a few notes
and that was it."
Still, Mr. Rodriquez turned tragedy
into triumph.
"Placido Domingo was setting up
his Young Artist program and the
Mayor helped arrange for me to sing
for him," .Mr. Rodriguez said. "I was


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Aries-March 21-April 19
Aries, your good-heartedness and positive, uplifting
attitude is a wonderful inspiration to those around
you as the holiday season progresses. You give oth-
ers hope. You have a high heart. Your energy is
amazing. You always know the right thing to say at
the right time. Your old-fashioned, time- honored'
values are the best gifts you have to give.
Taurus-April 20-May 20
The moon in Taurus gives you an emotional edge
this week. Move that dream in your heart forward a
little. The universe will bless the effort and multiply
it. Take action on your desires. Your power of judg-
ment is strong. Your biggest challenge is limiting
your choices. It's better to do one or two things well
than leave a dozen half-baked.

Gemini-May 21-June21
Your power of communication is strong, as usual.


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Daniel Rodriguez
invited to study with him for three
months. It turned into a full year
and I took a leave from the Police
Department. I began developing my
career, auditioning and concretiz-
ing."
Then came Sept. 11, 2001.
"It was the most horrific day of my
life," he said. "I remember that it was
a lovely day, coming across the Ver-
razano Bridge, when I saw ashes
from the first tower. I lost a lot of
friends, but I made a lot of new ones.
I sang at so many funerals and got to
know a lot of people who were lost,
through their loved ones.." L
Mr. Rodriguez, who officially
retired from the NYPD in 200-, went
on to perform at the 2002 Olympics,
the Tournament of Roses, for the


second inauguration of President
Bush and for members of the Royal
Family of Monaco.
Still, his most memorable per-
formance is tied to Sept. 11.
"It was the first Yankee game after
9/11," he said. "The president threw
out the first pitch. That game made it
clear to the world that we, as a city,
and as a country, would not be hid-
ing in caves. We could show that we
were resilient, get past it and show
we were still the great American
country we are. It was full to capaci-
ty, strong, without fear. The audience
gave me a sense of awe; it was elec-
trifying."'
Mr. Rodriguez has released three
albums. The first, 'Spirit ofAmeri-
ca,' was patriotic, the second, 'From
My Heart,' was romantic, and the
third, 'In the Presence,' is largely
spiritual.
"I've always been man of faith,"
he said. "We decided it was time to
connect to my faith and I created it
with Johnnie Carl, the musical direc-
tor for Robert Schuller's Crystal
Cathedral. He killed himself a month
before the recording and I dedicated
the album to him. It has songs that
had more meaning for me. It's music
to make you feel good. I was fortu-
nate to have Lea Salonga, who
starred in "Ms. Saigon" sing with me
on some of the songs."
Now Mr. Rodriquez's career is
again moving toward opera.
"I was asked to audidon for the

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expected. Don't panic. Be patient. You have come
too far to give up or turn back. Have faith in the uni-
verse and yourself and soon you will begin to see
others coming around. Now all is well.

Cancer-Jine 22-July 22
SYou have grown a lot this year emotionally and spir-
itually. It's like you have been reborn. You are
such a giver. You have so much love to share.
You have a guardian angel on your shoulder;
When it seems like all is lost, somehow you pull
it out and make things happen. The main reason
is you never give up.

Leo-July 23-Aug. 22
Financially and personally, 2008 will be a good
year for you. Venus is in harmony with you right
now. Do what you love. The harmonic blending
of energy in Leo will bring much happiness.
Donate an hour or two a week to a charitable
cause. In the giving, we receive back tenfold.
You have so much to give.

Vlrgo-Aug. 23-Sept. 22
Your positive energy is returning. You have much
inner strength. Your opinions and views will
soon be in great demand. Others look up to you
because of your sound judgment. You are called
middle earth in the zodiac. You are grounded,
strong and loving. No sign has more good quali-
ties than you. Great job.


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Friday


Sunday


Thursday


Libra-Sept. 23-0ct.22
,Say this out loud each morning upon awaken-
ing. "Today I give thanks for the gift and spirit of
life that lives within me and sustains me. I have
all that I need to live a peaceful, healthy and
happy life. I affirm positive expectations and
positive results are my reward. I am excited
about this day and will live it to the fullest:'

Scorpio-Oct.23-Nov.21
Your loving attitude is contagious. It is hard to
say "no" to you when you want something. Your
power of expression is working well, whether
written, spoken or creative. Venus in Scorpio
'intensifies the passion. When your heart is in a
project, there is little on earth that can keep you
from making it happen. Keep the spirit strong.

Sagittarius-Nov. 22-Dec.21
You have many fine new ideas, Place the fun
things at the top of the list. You are happier,
healthier and wiser when you have this perspec-
tive. You are the archer. You must also always have
a goal to shoot for. Keep on dreaming and taking
action on your dreams, Great rewards are on the
way.

Capricorn-Dec. 22-Jan. 19
Mercury in Capricorn gives you a lot of mental clari-
ty right now. Surrender your ideas to the heart after
you think them through. Then watch for the signs

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Captain Snyder majored in
Arabic and Middle Eastern
history and sang in the West
Point Glee Club. He per-
formed at Carnegie Hall and
Ground Zero, and sang with
the Glee Club when they
recorded a song for the
movie, "We Were Soldiers."
Captain Snyder is survived
by his younger brother, Evan
Frazer, who was also a
theater camper, his mother
and stepfather, Fran and
Larry Frazer of Fort Pierce
and his father and stepmoth-
er Joseph and Cathy Snyder
ofVero Beach.
Gail Luchka, who with her
husband, John, is a fixture at
the Pineapple Theatre,
remembers both of these
special people.
"When Adam Snyder was
in our theater camp, my
daughter, Tabitha, was camp
counselor and I was the
m6m helper; the kids called
me Mama Gail. At 12, Adam
was a respectful, funny, cute,
lanky kid topped off with
wild red hair. "Later, on stage
in "Life with Father," he had
that teen growth spur. After
the Military Academy and
Ranger-Airborne school, he
came with a friend to our
home at a Christmas
gathering. He was a hand-
some young man with a
great smile. Adam had
accomplished so much. He
was reserved about it-proud,
but reserved. Adam's life
touched so many people.
Any death is hard, but war
makes no sense. This is so
hard for all of us.
"(It was hard) to lose
Wilma Cowles, too. She was
in her 90s and her mind was
still good, God bless her. She
was feisty and has been
missed since she moved to
Miami. Wilma never really
gave up on the theater. She
couldn't drive and was in an
assisted living home in Fort
Pierce and would get rides to
the meetings. When there,


she'd keep the Board straight.
She was witty and humor is
always needed with volun-
teers."

Opera returns
to the Sunrise
If you enjoy opera, both
the Treasure Coast Opera
and Gold Coast Opera are
returning to the Sunrise
Theatre and you will have the
chance to see dueling
"Toscas," one week apart.
The Treasure Coast Opera
will feature "Tosca" on
January 19, "L'elisir D'amore"
on March 1 and "Cavalleria
Rusticana" on March 29.
The Gold Coast Opera will
feature "Tosca" on January
25, "Madame Butterfly" on
February 22, and "La
Traviata" on March 21.
Call the Sunrise box office
at (772) 461-4775 or order
online atwww.sunrisethe-
atre.com. For more informa-
tion about the Treasure Coast
Opera, call (772) 465-6204.
For more information about
the Gold Coast Opera, call
(954) 732-1477.

BookMania!
returns on Jan. 26
The Martin' County Library
System's popular BookMa-
nial author/book festival
returns to the Blake Library
in Stuart on January 26. This
is the 14th annual festival,
bringing together nationally
recognized authors who will
participate in panel discus-
sion, book readings and
signing. The event, which
runs from 9 a.m. 6 p.m., is
free and open to the public.
Among the authors
featured is Leslie Baumann,
M.D., author of "the Skin'
Type Solution and Suzy
Cohen., R.Ph. author of "The
24-Hour Pharmacist." They
will answer questions from
9:30-10:3- a.m.
LuAnn Justak, Martin
County Library System
humanities librarian, will


moderate a panel at 9:45 on
the family, with Frank
Delaney, author of "Ireland"
and Timothy Hallinan,
author of'A Nail through the
Heart." Mother-daughter
writers Carolyn See,and Lisa
See will also participate.
At 1 'a.m., a panel on
Struggles for Freedom,
moderated by Edie Donahue,
will feature writers Charles
London, "One Day the
Soldiers Came: Voices of
Children inWar," and
MichaelWhite with his Civil
War-era novel, "Soul catch-
er." At 11:45, Sarah Addison
Allen, Amy Bloom and Kris
Radish, will talk about the
joys and sorrows of being
women.
MCTV Channel 20 host
Jackie Williams will moderate
a panel called Into theWild
BlueYonder, featuring NBC
space correspondent Jay
Barbree, military writer Dale
Brown and Desert Storm
veteran Kim Ponders.
At 2 p.m., best-selling
author LuAnne Rice takes
stage for a presentation and
book signing.
The new writers panel
takes the stage at 3 p.m. with
Ted Kerasote, author of
"Merle's Door: Lessons from
a Free-thinking Dog," Susan
Richards, author of "Chosen
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This is the last
column before
Christmas.
For my Jewish readers,
belated Hanukkah wishes.
For Christmas dinner, I
never repeat the turkey
Dinner. Recipes Ihave given
for rib roast, lamb, lasagna,
etc., are great choices. Two
more dinner suggestions:
fresh andVirginia-style ham.
Everyone knows about
smoked ham, but not too
many people are familiar
with fresh ham, which is
simply a ham that has not
been smoked or cured. It is
less expensive than loin of
pork, lean and delicious.
When it comes to Virginia
ham, none, not even the
spiral sliced, can compare
with my late husband's
recipe. Smoked hams are
many times about $1 a
pound. If you buy half a
ham, buy a shank half. You
can have it boned, but I
prefer it bone in.
Bruschetto is a superb
appetizer and since I use my
recipe for Tomatoes Ore-
ganata you must also have
that recipe. The tomatoes
must be red, ripe and kissed
with sunshine. The only way
you can get great tomatoes is
to buy them from a veg-
etable stand or grow them
yourself.
Have a blessed Christmas
and remember what you are
celebrating.

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OREGANATA
Serves four
3 large ripe tomatoes
Chopped parsley, fresh or
dried
Oregano
2 cloves finely minced
garlic, jarred garlic or
garlic powder
Black pepper
3 tablespoons olive or
canola oil
2 tablespoons water
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in a dish or container at least
1-inch deep. Do one layer at
a time. Sprinkle slices with
seasonings; layer remaining
slices. Drizzle with oil and
water. Turn slices to coat
evenly. Cover and refrigerate
at least 2 hours. Serve cold.

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You can reduce the
saturated fat by your choice
of mozzarella. Each person
is served one slice of bread.
Judge accordingly.
1 recipe.Tomatoes
Oreganata
1 loaf Italian bread'
2 cloves garlic, finely
minced, jarred garlic or
garlic powder
Mozzarella, sliced thin
Fresh parsley and fresh
basil, chopped
Olive oil
Slice bread in 1/2-inch
thick slices. Brush with oil
and garlic. Broil until golden.
Top with a slice of mozzarel-
la and a slice of tomato.
Sprinkle with chopped fresh
basil and parsley. Drizzle
lightly with oil; serve
immediately.

FRESH HAM
Serves 10 or more
For half a ham, buy the
shank half. Ask the butcher
to b6ne and tie it. Save the
bone for a special occasion
spaghetti sauce; it adds great


flavor.
If you have all of the skin,
and most of the fat trimmed
you will have a wonderful
lean roast pork.
i For a special treat, have
the butcher bone the meat
and leave the skin (rind) on.
The rind will become crisp
and delicious, but remem-
ber, it's loaded with fat.
The recipe gives directions
with the rind, but will also
work without the rind.
S7 pounds shank half fresh
ham
Garlic powder
Salt and pepper
Score the rind with a sharp
knife. Sprinkle meat with
salt, pepper and garlic
powder. Place on a rack in
roasting pan. Roast at 325
degrees for 35 minutes a
pound.
Meat juices should run
clear, not pink. Remove
meat to serving platter, de-
fat juices and prepare gravy
according to recipe in
previous columns. Remove
the rind and cut up with
scissors.
Carve the meat in thin
slices. Serve with apple-
sauce.

HONEYS BAKED
VIRGINIA HAM
Serves eight-10
7-9 pound shank half
smoked ham
3 heaping tablespoons
dark brown sugar
1 rounded teaspoon dry
mustard
Large aluminum foil
1 cup molasses,
unsulfured
Whole cloves
1 large can sliced
pineapple
Maraschino cherries,
optional
Trim visible fat from meat,
leaving a thin layer on top.
Score top of meat. Mix sugar
and mustard together; rub
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Owner and chef Fiorentino
j Diluca prepares baked
eggplant rollatini at
Fiorentino's Italian Cuisine
in Stuart. The restaurant
opened last March and
En focuses on homemade
Southern Italian cuisine
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Experience the warmth of

Southern Italy at Fiorentino's


Scene
From page B3
by a Horse: How a Broken
Horse Fixed a Broken
-Heart," and Rob Sheffield,
author of "Love is a Mix
Tape: Life and Loss, One
Song at a Time."
Finally, at 4:30 p.m.,
mystery writers, includ-


ing Steve Alten, William
Bernhardt, Mary Jane
Clark and Brock Clark
discuss the genre.
There will be book
signing following each
presentation. Barnes &
Noble will donate a
portion of the proceeds
form the sale of the
books to the Library


Foundation of Martin
County.
For a full event sched-
ule and author biogra-
phies, visit the library
Web site,
www.library.martin.fl.us
and all branch libraries
after the New Year. For
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(772) 221-1403.


BY DONALD RODRIGUE
Staffwriter
STUART It's hard to be
Italian and not have olive oil
and garlic running through
your veins. Just ask Fiorenti-
no, the owner and head chef
of the restaurant bearing his
name on East Ocean Boule-
vard in Stuart.
After successfully operating
La Gondola Italian restaurant
in Margate for several years,
Fiorentino Diluca, or simply
"Tino," as most people call
him, moved to Stuart and
took a year's sabbatical from
the restaurant business. But
the native of Calabria in the
toe of Italy's boot said it was
harder than he imagined
fighting his true calling.
"Only a yearot of the busi-
ness, and I was going crazy,"
he said.
Last March, he opened up
Fiorentino's Italian Cuisine in
Stuart, and once you experi-
ence his take on Southern
Italian cuisine, you'll be glad
he didn't change professions.
The crusty and buttery
bread brought to your table is
the perfect accompaniment
to abowl of pasta fagiole soup,
a comforting concoction of
red kidney beans, elbow
pasta, Italian sausage and
other savory ingredients.
Qr, you might prefer to stan
offivith a caprese salad: slices

Grammy
From page B4
over ham. Dot with cloves.
Do not salt.
Cut a piece of foil large
enough to encase the ham.
Place foil in roasting pan,
center ham. Pour on.the
molasses and the juice from
the pineapple. Bring the
ends of the foil up and
encase the ham, folding foil
loosely at top so steam can
escape. Bake at 325 degrees
for 30 minutes per pound.
A half hour before meat is
done, open foil and, using
toothpicks, secure pineap-
ple slices to ham. Place a
cherry in each pineapple
center; baste and roast
uncovered until done.
Remove meat to serving
platter.
Place juices in saucepan
and de-fat. Serve hot as is or
thicken slightly with a
mixture of cornstarch and
water. Raisins canbe added
for an extra special touch.
Cook them in the sauce for
at least 10 minutes. Be sure
to freeze the bone for soup.
Let's talk Arlene Borg,
the Grammy Guru, is
available for talks from
south Vero to Hobe Sound.
Call (772) 465-5656 or (800)
823-0466.
NIB: When a recipe is not
in Mrs. Borg's cookbook, it
will have (NIB) next to the
title. :
Holiday special: 'll pay
the tax. For an autographed
cookbook, "Romancing the
Stove with the Grammy
Guru,"send $18.50 ($15 for
book and $3.50 for shipping
and handling) to: Arlene M.
Borg, 265 S. WPort St. Lucie
Blvd., No. 149, Port St. Lucie,
FL 34984. For multiple books
sent to one address, add $1
for each additional book to
the $3.50 base shipping cost.
Check, Visa, Master Card
orPaypal accepted or visit a
local bookstore.
Web site: www.romanc-
ingthestove.net
E-mail: arlene@romanc-
ingthestove.net.


of tomato and fresh mozzarel-
la cheese sprinkled with basil
and drizzled with olive oil. It
doesn't get any more Italian
than that!
Other appetizers range
from fried zucchini and cala-
mari to minestrone soup. You
might want to order your
appetizer first to give you time
to ponder the ample menu,
which includes nine seafood
choices, 11 different pastas
and several veal, chicken and
eggplant selections.
Fiorentino's offers a great
selection of wines to help set
the stage for a superb dining
experience, in addition to a
number of imported and
domestic beers and other
beverages. '
If you still haven't decided
on an entire, then this writer
strongly suggests the exqui-
site baked eggplant rollatini:
tender slices of eggplant
rolled around ricotta cheese
and baked to perfection
under a blanket of tomato
sauce and mozzarella cheese.
For a truly palate-pleasing
experience, order Tino's filet
of sole Francese. Swimming in
a pool of lemon juice and
olive oil, this delicate fish is
perhaps one of the chef's
finest creations, and you'll


savor every bite. Other
seafood choices include
shrimp marinara and parmi-
giana, linguini with red or
white clams and salmon
served either grilled or
broiled.
All of this rich cuisine is
best followed by a serving o:
Tino's light and creamy home-
made tiramisu. If you're in the
mood for a more decadent
treat, then go for a slice o:
cheesecake or the crunchy:
smooth combination found
only in a cannoli.
Fiorentino's is open for
lunch beginning at 11 a.m
and offers a number of lunch
specials, in addition to a vari-
ety of both hot and cold subs
Dinner prices are very reason-
able, with most entrees cost-
ing under $13.
The small and cozy locale
offers two dining venues, one
bright and airy and the other
dark and woody. The latter
makes a great spot for e
romantic interlude, with a
cozy gas fireplace surrounded
by wine racks and book-
shelves.
lorentino's Italian Cuisine
is located at 2571 Ocear
Boulevard in Cedar Point
Plaza. For more information
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Thirsty Turtle, 2825 S.W.
Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St.
Lucie, Rick Derriz, 8:15 p.m.-
midnight. (772) 344-7774.

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p.m. to 1 a.m. (772) 337-7778.
Caf4 Cr6me, 1068 S.E. Port
St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie,
Two of Hearts, 6-8:30 p.m.
(772) 337-2111.
Cobb's Landing, 200 N.
Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce,
Coffee Beans, 6-10 p.m. (772)
460-9014.
Conchy Joe's Seafood,
3945 N.E. Indian River Drive,
Jensen Beach, Reggae by Rain-
fall, 8 p.m. to midnight. (772)
334-1130.
,* Crawdaddy's. 1949 N.E.
Jensen Beach Blvd., Jensen
Beach, Bobby & the Blisters, 8
p.m. -midnight, (772) 225-
3444.
Finz Waterfront Grille:
4290 SE Salerno.Road, Port
Salerno, SWS 9-12; (772) 283-
1929.
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0302.
Hutchinson Island Mar-
riott Resort Tiki Bar, 555 N.E.
Ocean Blvd., Hutchinson
Island, Barely Broken, 2 -5
p.m. Bob Swinton, 6 -10 p.m.
(772) 225-3700.
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Lucie, D.J. Raul, 8:30-11:30
p.m. Call (772) 878-2686.
Kings Head Pub, 2838 S.W.
Port St. Lucie Blvd, Bob
Wamnes, 7-9 p.m. (772) 340-
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Sakura, 1628 S. Federal High-
way, Stuart, Soul Rebel, 8 p.m.
- midnight. (772) 287-0018.
Thirsty Turtle, 2825 S.W.
Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St.
Lucie, Davee Bryan, 8:15 p.m.-
midnight. (772) 344-7774.

SUNDAY, DEC 23
Archie's Seabreeze, 401
South Ocean Drive, Fort Pierce,
Remedy, 4-8 p.m. (772) 460-
3888
Cobb's Landing, 200 N.
Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce,
Phantom, 3-7 p.m. (772) 460-
9014.
Conchy Joe's Seafood,
3945 N.E. Indian River Drive, in
Jensen Beach features Reggae
by Rainfall from 7-10 p.m.
(772) 334-1130.
Crawdaddy's, 1949 N.E
Jensen Beach Blvd., in Jensen
Beach features Gregg Jackson
& The Mojo Band from 6 -10
p.m. (772) 225-3444.
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4290 SE Salerno Road, Port


Salerno, Every Sunday, Sweet
Justice.2-6 pm. (772) 283-
1929
* Wahoo's on the Water-
front, 400 N.W. Alice Ave., in
Stuart features The Jukebox
Band from 4:30-8:30 p.m.
(772) 692-2333.

MONDAY, DEC. 24
Hemingway's/Stuart
Lanes, 1580 S. Federal High-
way, in Stuart features Al
"White Lightning" Jones from
6:15-9:15 p.m. Call (772) 220-
2840.

TUESDAY, DEC. 25

Merry Christmas!

WEDNESDAY, DEC 26

Crawdaddy's, 1949 N.E.
Jensen Beach Blvd., in Jensen
Beach, Soul Rebel, 7 -11 p.m.
(772) 225-3444.
Hutchinson Island Mar-
riott Resort Tiki Bar, 555 N.E.
Ocean Blvd., Hutchinson
Island, Bob Swinton, 5:30-9:30
p.m. (772) 225-3700.
Thirsty Turtle, 2825 S.W.
Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St
Lucie, Davee Bryan, 7:45 -
11 p.m. (772) 344-7774.
Wahoo's on the Water-
front, 400 N.W. Alice Ave., Stu-
art, Pat & Gigi, 6 -9:30 p.m.
(772) 692-2333.

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Scopes
From page B1
that they are taking root and
beginning to grow. Live your
life like there is no tomorrow.
Your natural strength and
determination will always see
you through. You inspire us.
Aquarius-Jan. 20-Feb. 18
Your strong belief in doing a
good job is a major factor in
your success. Your example of
fortitude, integrity and perse-
verance is hard to ignore. It
makes you loved and respect-
ed. It makes others around
you want to try harder. Your
greatest dreams are accom-
plished because of this won-
derful work-ethic
Pisces -Feb. 19-March 20
Pisces is a water sign. Water
represents the heart in
humans. You were born with
such great heart. Your many
friends and love of family and
community speaks clearly
about this greatest of bless-
ings. Take time during the
:holidays to count yours and
give thanks. Now many other
great riches are soon to
come. Enjoy, You have earned
them all.
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FRIDAY, DEC. 28
*Daniel Rodriguez, "The
Singing Policeman," comes to
the Lyric Theatre, 59 S.W. Fla-
gler Ave., Stuart, for a 7 p.m.
show. Tickets are $35 and
$30; call the box office at
(772) 286-7827 or order
online at
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the Sunrise Theatre, 117 S.
Second St., Fort Pierce, for
two shows, at 3 and 7 p.m.
Tickets are 537.Call the box
office at (772) 461-4775 or
order online at www.sun-
risetheatre.com.
MONDAY, DEC. 31
Tradition Town Square
celebrates the New Year with
Boss Groove from 5-8 p.m.,
children's activities and fire
works.
TUESDAY, JAN. 8,
to WEDNESDAY, JAN. 9
Classical pianists The Five
Browns come to the Lyric
Theatre, come to Lyric The-
atre, 59 S.W. Flagler Ave., Stu-
art, as part of the Treasure
Coast Concert Association's
season. Call the box office at
(772) 286-7827.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 9
The Capitol Steps bring
their political humor to the
Lyric Theatre, 59 S.W. Flagler
Ave., Stuart, for shows at 6
and 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $46
and $40; call the box office at
(772) 286-7827 or order
online at
www.lyrictheatre.com.
The Barn Theatre, 2400 E.
Ocean Blvd., Stuart, and
StarStruck Productions pres-
ent the comedy musical "I
Love you, You're Perfect, Now
Change," through January 27.


at the Lyric Theatre, 59 S.W.
Flagler Ave., Stuart, on Dec.
28 for a 7 p.m. show. Tickets
are $35 and $30; call the box
office at (772) 286-7827 or
order online at
www.lyrictheatre. com.


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Tickets are $25; call the box
office at (772) 284-4884.
THURSDAY, JAN. 10
SPineapple Playhouse, 700
West Weatherbee Road, Fort
Pierce, presents the comedy,
"Opal's Million Dollar Duck,"
through January 27. Perfor-
mances are Thursday-Saturday
at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $15; call the box
office at (772) 465-0366.
Live at the Blake Library,
2351 S.E. Monterey Road, Stu-
art, presents acoustic guitarist
Jack Williams in a program of
American music. Tickets for the
7. p.m. concert are $10 in
advance and $15 at the door
and are available at the Blake
Library. Call (772) 221-1403.
The Lyric Theatre, 59 S.W.
Flagler Ave., Stuart, presents
"Dino-His Son Remembers,"
featuring vocalist Ricci Martin,
son of Dean Martin. The shows
are at 6 and 8:30 p.m.; tickets
are $38 and $30; call the box
office at (772) 286-7827- or
order online at www.lyricthe-
atre.com.
FRIDAY, JAN. 11
SThe Lyric Theatre, 59 S.W.
Flagler Ave., Stuart, presents an
evening of American Acoustic
Music featuring David
Bromberg and the Angel Band.
Tickets for the 7 p.m. show are
$43 and $38; call the box office
at (772) 286-7827 or order
online at www.lyrictheatre.com.
SATURDAY, JAN.12
Live at the Blake Library,
2351 S.E. Monterey Road, Stu-
art, presents the Messiaen
SQuartet. Tickets for the 1:1 a.:.
concert are $10 in advance and
$15 at the door and are avail-
able at the Blake Library. Call
(772) 221-1403. .
SThe Lyric Theatre, 59 S.W.
Flagler Ave, Stuart, presents
Vero Beach native and country
star Jake Owen for two shows;
at 5 and 8:00 p.m.; tickets are
$35 and $30; call the box office
at (772) 286-7827 or order
online at www.lyrictheatre.com.
Four Bitchin' Babes bring
"Hormonal Imbalance: A
Mood-Swinging Musical
Revue," to the Sunrise Theatre,
117 S. Second St., Fort Pierce,
for an 8 p.m. show. Tickets are
$34 and $28; call the box office
at (772) 461-4775 or order
online at
wwwsunrisetheatre.com.
SUNDAY, JAN. 13
The Lyric Theatre, 59 S.W.
Flagler Ave, Stuart, presents the
juggling Flying Karamazov
Brothers. Tickets for the 4 p.m.
and 7 p.m. shows are $45 and
$40; call the box office at (772)
286-7827 or order online at
www.lyrictheatre.com.
MONDAY, JAN. 14
The Lyric Theatre, 59 S.W.
Flagler Ave., Stuart, presents
Western and country singers
Riders in the Sky. Tickets for the
5 p.m. and 8 p.m. shows are
$35 and $30; call the box office
at (772) 286-7827 or order
online at www.lyrictheatre.com.
TUESDAY, JAN. 15
SThe Preservation Hall Jazz
Band comes to the Sunrise
Theatre, 117 S. Second St, Fort
Pierce, for a 7 p.m. show. Tick-
ets are $35 and $29; call the
box office at (772) 461-4775.


Policeman
From page B1
Cincinnati Opera," he said,
"and Placido talked to me
about 'The Girl of the Gold-
en West.' I am starting to
move into the world of
opera and to establish
myself as an opera singer. I
want people to recognize
me for the hard work I've
done."
The Lyric show has a little
bit of everything, he said.
"It's got some Broadway,
some Americana some
songs of faith, some opera.
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This is the third
holiday wishes
column I've had the
pleasure of writing and, as
in the past, my chief wish
for you is good health.
It is the most precious
gift there is, as I am
reminded whenever
someone I love faces a
health challenge.
While I wish you good
health, I know that each of
us has to take responsibili-
ty for some of our health
care. No one can promise
that you won't get sick, but
you can lessen your risk.
Get the mammogram
and the colonoscopy. Get a
flu shot if it is recommend-
ed for your age and health.
If you need to lose weight,
now is the time. Everyone
should get more exercise,
whether weight loss is an
issue, or not. It will help
control your blood pres-
sure and lower your risk of
diabetes.
Above all, stop smoking.
Smoking kills. There is no
safe cigarette.
I wish you the gift of
time. There is an irony
that with all the technolo-
gy and labor-saving
devices, everyone has less
time rather than more.
Make time for yourself and
your friends and family.
It's so sad to see a mom
and daughter walking
through the mall, each one


SHELLEY KOPPEL
Alive and Well
on a cell phone, or a dad
with kids at a fast-food
restaurant, this time with
dad on the phone. Declare
a no-cell-phone zone or a
phone-free hour of the day.
If you're not on call for
brain surgery, you don't
have to be available 24/7.
There was a time when
people left messages and
reached us when we got
back to them. Most of us
don't need to be available
all of the time.
Stress is a health risk and
I'd love'to wish a stress-
free life for everyone. Since
that is impossible, I hope
you will try to lower your
stress level. Again, exercise
helps. I have begun
working out to dance tapes
and I find them not only
great exercise, but fun to
do. It's hard to be stressed
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As I mentioned once
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singing lessons. I find the
deep breathing is a great
stress reliever, much as I
imagine yoga or tai chi to
be. I like singing because
it's fun. I sing funny songs
that I can belt out. How
can you not feel better
after a round of show
tunes?
Find your passion and
enjoy it. Even if you can
only spend an hour a day
at it, it's worth finding the
time.
I wish that everyone
could be surrounded by
loving family and friends.
You can't do much about
the family, or lack of one,
but you can do something
about the loneliness. Join a
club or organization that
interests you. Volunteer.
The community needs you
and it will remind you of
how fortunate you are.


Gather a circle of friends. If
they are far away, keep in
touch via the phone or e-
mail. It is important for
good physical and mental
health to share.
If you are a caregiver,
make time for yourself. 1
have learned this lesson
the hard way. I cannot help
my husband, Roy, cope
with his Alzheimer's and
Parkinson's diseases if I am
so run down emotionally
and physically thatI
cannot see straight. I have
learned to ask for help
from organizations and
from friends. I have
learned to say, "no," when I
cannot do something, and
"yes" to myself when it
means taking time to go
out and do something for
me.
It is not being selfish to
take care of yourself. You
cannot be a good caregiver
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plants that are popular
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Today I am going to talk
about a couple that just
don't seem to have as much
fame. Although you may
find these varieties a bit
harder to locate locally, they
are available at some
specialty garden centers.
Cyclamen
The blossoms of the
cyclamen twist and turn
almost like the small wings
of a butterfly. The foliage
has a distinct silvery,
marbleized coloring that
makes this plant unique.
These plants are quite
beautiful, but they do
require a lot of care to stay
healthy. The most impor-
tant criteria for success are
temperature and moisture.
Cyclamen require low


JOE ZELENAK
Garden Nook

temperatures in order to
thrive for any length of time.
You must keep them out of
the warm outdoor tempera-
tures and keep them in an
area of your house that is'
cool. This is tricky, because
at the same time, they also
must be in an area that has
ample light.
Cyclamen also are finicky


about watering. They need
to be watered daily so the
soil is evenly moist. Always
water your cyclamen by
wetting the soil and not the
plant. Watering the foliage
can cause the plant to rot
and die.
Since the plants like
humidity, placing them on a
tray filled with pebbles and
water will provide the
moisture they need. Feed
your plants monthly with a
liquid plant food designed
for house plants.
Anthurium
This plant makes a really
nice holiday table decora-
tion. It can grow in the
most diverse habitats and
do really well in our hot
tropical climate. Unlike the
delicate cyclamen, these
plants will serve well as
both a holiday table
decoration and as an
outside potted plant.
These plants are native to
Hawaii and South America.
They are also readily
available at most local
garden centers.
Anthurium are relatively
easy to care for and enjoy.
They have very attractive
foliage and can produce
flowers almost year round.
They prefer a growing
medium that is coarse and
well drained. The best


mixture is a composite of
peat moss, pine bark and
perlite. These plants like to
be watered completely and
then allowed to dry slightly
before watering again.
Anthur~iums will grow
indoors or out, and will do
well in very bright loca-
tions. I have had tremen-
dous luck with my plants
under the protected
overhang of my front porch.
They also require regular
fertilization in order to keep
their lush green foliage and
colorful flowers. Fertilize
using a slow release fertiliz-
er such as Osmokote for
indoor plants.
Although I have never
had any pest problems with
my plants, they are suscep-
tible to the usual indoor
pests such as scale, mealy
bugs and aphids.
If problems arise, use a
Plant insecticide that is
designed for indoor plants
and be sure to spray all
parts of the plant, especial-
ly under the leaves.
Joe Zelenak has 26 years
experience in gardening
and landscape. Send e-
mails to gardennook@bell-
south.net or visit his Web
site atwww.hometowngar-
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able to answer plant
questions at Sears Essentials
in Stuart.


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As you read this, I hope
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very best of this holiday
season.
However, if Santa hap-
pened to miss your house this
year, or you wound up with a
lump of coal instead of that
new putter, I have just the gift
with which to treat yourself.
Here in Florida, we are
blessed with a plethora of
places to escape to for a
couple of days of golf and
relaxation. Wanting to treat
my better half to a special
weekend, I chose an excep-
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The Inn on Fifth in down-
town Naples, an elegant
boutique hotel complete with
its own spa, signature
restaurants, fitness center and
a dazzling pool was my
choice. Judging from my
wife's wonderful mood, I
choose.well.
Located in the heart of old
Naples, the Inn on Fifth isn't
close to everything, it's the
centerpiece of it. This lavish
hotel was originally a bank
building built in the late
1940s. In 1998, work was
completed to turn the 50-
year-old building into a hotel
fashioned in the spirit of
popular 1920s Palm Beach
architect, Addison Mizener.
Elegantly decorated for
Christmas, the inn not only
attracted plenty of guests the
weekend we stayed there, but
locals and other tourists
dropped in to enjoy the
beautiful tree, ornaments and
flowers beautifully arranged
to celebrate the season.
The inn features 87 rooms


offering an assortment of
views from the sparkling pool
and courtyard to fabulous
Fifth Avenue. There are also
oversized suites with walkout
balconies, Jacuzzis, Italian
marble baths and separate
living rooms. Each room
comes decorated in rich,
relaxing tones and classic
European art.
The doors open to a
celebrated collection of
upscale boutiques, shops,
gourmet restaurants, side-
walk cafes and art galleries.
Just a short, sunny, five-block
stroll away is the white sand
beaches of the Gulf of Mexico.
Everything needed to enjoy a
relaxing stay is within a
stone's throw of your room.
After enjoying the sunset
and a hand-in-hand stroll
along the beach, we found the
best place for an evening of
casual dining and lively
entertainment to be McCabe's
Irish Pub and Grill on the first
floor of the inn. The pub
offers great food, cold draft
beers from around the world,
live music and one-of-a-kind
ambiance, It is easily the most
popular spot on Fifth Avenue
for a fun evening.
After taking care to see that
the love of my life was being
properly pampered by the
inn's superb staff, it was time
for me to play golf.
The inn offers several golf
packages that include many
of the courses in the Naples
area. My course of choice was
Hammock Bay Golf &
Country Club between
downtown Naples and Marco
Island.
Designed by PGA and


JAMES STAMMER
Golf columnist


Champions Tour star Peter
Jacobsen and his partner,
renowned designer Jim
Hardy, Hammock Bay is truly
a spectacular golf experience.
The course, developed by
WCI Communities, features
one of the highest golf course
elevations in southwest
Florida and was named one
of the top 10 new private
courses in the world when it
opened in 2004. Golfers at
Hammock Bay experience a
variety of environments, as
the course winds through
rolling terrain, natural dunes,
nail\ e lakes, mango% es and
beach- like areas.
"\\e set out to create a
memorable goltexperience at
Hammock Bay and the
finished product has, frankly,
surpassed our own expecta-
tions," said Mr. Jacobsen.
I found the course
immensely enjoyable.
Jacobsen and Hardy's design
offers a constant variation in
difficulty taking fulladvan-
tage of the urniuue environ-
ment and forcing golfers to


use nearly every club in their
bag as they travel the course.
The diverse visual
experience brought on by
the contrast between the
white sand and shells, and
the fairways and greens,
along with the elevation
changes and mangroves,
provides a most beautiful
setting for great golf.
Hammock Bay's signature
hole may be the shortest ,
hole on the course. The par-
3 11th is visually spectacular
with native grasses, shell
rock and sand framing the
elevated green. Depending
on the wind and pin
location, the hole can play
as much as 40 yards differ-
ent from one day to the next.
To make up for the gift
that Santa forgot to put in
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yourself well deserved
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Basketball (Girls)

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Jensen Beach 6, Martin
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CHAINSAW- Skilsaw 20,
excellent condition, $150,
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$135, 772-463-7338
CHAIRS, Adirondack (4)-
1 rocker, 1 double settee,
$100, Large bird cage,
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772-288-4335
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bookcases $25 both.
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woods $78 772-460-2541
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772-595-5405
LAMPS- Southwest de-
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1 Green Table lamp, $95,
772-878-9722


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772-337-9196 SLC
LIVING ROOM SET- 2
End & Coffee Tables, 2
Lamps, Peach/Teal Flo-
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MASSAGER, Foot, Dr.
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Electric grill, George For-
man, $30, 772-287-2330
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POOL, VINYL- Above
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4' deep, like new, $200,
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REFRIGERATOR
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561-747-7624
REFRIGERATOR, Hot-
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$80, 772-546-4751 MC


TABLE BLACK wrought
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TABLE, -Dining- Solid
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TABLE, Drafting- 31x42,
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TABLES, Matching Oval
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Table, Oak, Queeh Ann
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772-971-4109
VACUUM, Hoover like
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concrete patio blocks $30
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const '07. 3/2/2 appraised
$250K will sell $225,000
954-401-4815
STUART: Conquistador
Estate, 55+ active comm,
2br/2ba, Fam Rm, Wet
Bar, Lrg scrn pch, Clubhs,
3 Pools, Tennis. Reduced
$265k Gail Honey, Pru-
dentail Florida WCI. Call
772-919-5011
VERO BEACH
MUST SELL
Remodeled CBS, 2 Br/
lba,. Florida room. Cor-
ner lot, central ac, ceiling
fans, dishwasher, wood
floors, washer/dryer in
separate utility room, car-
port, shed. Convenient to
Route 60 & US1. Rose-
wood School district.
$110,000.772-812-1000.
VERO BEACH: 3-4bd
2.5ba, 2400sqft home on
2 separate lots on canal.
New tile, drywall, new
roof. Brand new kitchen,
pool.$329,900
772-321-4372
VERO BEACH: 4-5 br,
1st 'floor master,Vaulted
ceilings, tile throughout
Corian countertops.
3300sqft, 3 car garage,
1/2 acre private lot.
$339,900 772-321-4372


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Completely Furn o
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772-359-0360




MELBOURNE 1/4 acre.
On Legendary Lane off
Parkway. City water, sew-
er & gas. High & Dry.
Ready to build. Asking
$60,000, 321-633-8238
or 321-258-9357 '
NC MOUNTAIN
CABIN & RIVER -
New log cabin shell on
secluded mountain,
$99,900. Acreage on
scenic river.., swimming,
fishing & more. Access
lots $39,900. Riverfront
$99,900. 828-652-8700


ORMOND MUST SELL
BY OWNER Will sell be-
low current appraised
value. All reasonable of-
fers considered. Nice lo-
cation Prancer Lane. 2.8
Acres, cleared&on paved
road. Brokers welcome.
Debbie 386-341-7531
Owner/Realtor
PALM CITY- 1/2 acre
Cobblestone, On lake &
golf green, high/dry with
existing bldg pad. $199K
call Pat 561-876-1885
PORT ST. LUCIE Torino
By SLW, Mets stadium
Collages, new park.
Great for commuters
Low prep cost. City water
& sewer. $64,000.obo
772-879-7400 240-6996




BAREFOOT BAY. Im-
maculate 2Br/2Ba with
workshop and screened
porch. New carpet and
wood floor. Amenities in-
clude pool, tennis courts,
shuffleboard, clubhouse
and. a 700' pier on the riv-
er. This is a great place
to live! Only $89,900
772-664-6533
FORT PIERCE: Furn &
clean 2br/2br 55+ in gat-
ed pool comm. All appli-
ances. $9,500 50% owner
financing. Best deal in
area. 772-579-6703
PALM HARBOR
4br/2ba Tile Floor, Ener-
gy Package, Deluxe load-
ed. Over 2,200 sq ft. 30th
Anniversary Sale Special.
Save $15,000.
Free Color Brochures.
800-622-2832
JENSEN BEACH: Pine
Lake Village, 55+ Fur-
nished 2br/2ba with car-
port, .24X60 & Florida
Room. Reduced to only:
$35,000 772-334-1935
PORT ST Lucle For sale
or rent by owner. Spanish
Lakes 1 55+ Doubtewlde.
Furnished, 2-br/2-ba,
Family room. Good cond.
carport, new carpet &
shed. Lot rent Includes
lawn maint. Active Golf
comm, tennis, pool, gym,-
clubhouse. $21,000/obo
772-692-4622
PORT ST LUICE: Beau-
tiful furn double wide with
florida room, move In con-
dition 55+, Rent or Own
the land Call Bob @ Haw-
kins Realty 772-485-1038





STUART beautiful
ACKEL Estates 55+ 1 ml
west of 95 on Kanner
Hwy to 1714 SW Diana
Terr. 2-br/2-ba 12 x 60
W/D. Well maintained
quiet park, 20min to
beach. No pets $19,700
330-323-7622


STUART- 55+ Pinelake
Gardens Doublewide
2-br/2-ba Carport on
lake, screen room. Pets
OK. Asking $24,900-
772-341-4215 ,


IDIKIEI
VERO BEACH Country
side Park. New roof,
siding, floors, & paint. All
appliances 2/2 carport,
shed. Reduced to
$12,500 772-770-1378





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*ELLIJAY GA* (N GA
Mtns) New 3-br/2-ba
manufactured home on
1-2 acres with creek,
large porches, stone
fireplace, SS appliances.
$139,900 404-512-0789
www.galandhome.com

A FREE BROCHURE At
Western Carolina Real
Estate we offer the best
Mountain Properties in
North Carolina. Homes
and Land available. Call
1-800-924-2635 www.
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ABINGDON, VA: 6.8 Mil-
lion, 1795+ Acres, Mtn
Prop w/hwy & lake front,
Int. roads. Development
Potential 828-292-0365
or 912-375-6016.
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CAROLINA LOTS &
LAND. 1-160 acres for
relocation or investment.
Mountain, lakes, woods,
& creeks. Countrytyme
1-866-603-5263

DRASTICALLY RE-
DUCEDI Private Wood-
ed Parcel With Onsite
Boatsllp $39,900 Moti-
vated Seller wants quick
sale, Ideal Climate, situ-
ated near Watts Bar Lake
Just outside Knoxville,
TN,Spectacular Views,
Privacy. E-Z terms. Call:
866-444-5253

E. TENNESSEE
Near Gatllnburg
Huge homesites In gated
community overlooking
Douglas Lake. Truly the
very best view In all the
Smoky Mountains.
From $55,000
with Great Financing.
Photos & Info at
www.GoLandWorks.com
1-865-621-0435


COLORADO LAND 5-
Acres In Beautiful South-
ern Colorado. Skiing,
Fishing, Camping and'
Hunting. Fantastic Moun-
tain View, Great Invest-
ment Opportunity with
$99 Down / Payments of
Only $149/morith.
1-800-564-3530
GEORGIA (CENTRAL)
riverfront, hunting land,
country homes, farm land.
159 acres w/ riverfrontage
www.routhrealtors.com or
Call 229-868-0158
GEORGIA BLUE RIDGE
10 acres, 3-br/2-ba frame
house, 12 years old.
Great garden & mountain
view, $375,000. Mt. Town
Realty 1-800-488-2815
see High Definition slide
show @ www.Hometown
NewsOL.com ad # 47688
GEORGIA LAND N.
Oconee Cnty 22.3 acres.
Hardwoods stream paved
frontage. $35,000 Per Ac
By owner, call Bobby
McElroy 770-490-8925
KENTUCKY Farm 140
acres; 3000 sqft home on
2 acre lake, 5BR 3BA log
home, also 11,000 sqft
warehouse. Very Seclud-
ed $579K 321-501-3077
KENTUCKY LAND
Blow Qut Salel
Special interest rates
*1AC. Beautiful tract
$500/down, $96/mo
(7%). *5ACS. $900/down
$199/mo (7.5%) *3ACS.
Beautiful pond,
$750/down, $168/mo
(7.5%). 270-791-2538
LAKE ERIE ACREAGE
Beautiful 5+ acres,
ready to build on.
County water, 1 rmile to
lake Close to Geneva,
OH. $47,500. Owner
Financing 330-699-5723
Lovely 4BR/2.5Ba, 2400
sf home on approx. 2
acres in Perry, Fla.- a
small rural town approx.
50 miles SE of Tallahas-
see. Beautiful pool .& pa-
tio area w/tall privacy
fence, gazebo w/hottub.
Reduced- $239,000. Call
386-658-3378 or cell
386-208-2589. (fsbo)
MOTIVATED SELLER
North Carolina Moun-
tains hew log cabin shell
on .86 acre, $89,900. 2-5
acre waterfront home-
sites from $99,900. Easy
access mountain home-
sites $29,900-$89,900.
828-247-9966
MOUNTAIN MEADOWS
In Elljay, GA. 3+ Acre
Level Tracks. Enjoy
Mountain Views and
common Area on Trout
Stream. Starting at
$49,000. Fin. Avail.
1'-706-636-2040 www.
creeksandmountalns.com

N CAROLINA Sylva.
New 3/2 LR w fireplace
DR & kitchen nook. Rear
deck, Tile, carpet &
Hickory floors. SS apples
$275,000 828-645-8516


NC LAND: 43acs. Near
Raleigh. Mile-long huge
waterway, 1100sf
Cedar-sided home, 3
homesites total, deer,
ducks, fish, AWESOME:
$299,990.
WE'LL FLY YOU HERE
Pica: 919-693-8984



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NC LOG CABIN
Beautiful 2BR/ 2BA, fully
furnished w/ wrap-around
deck & hot tub. Like New!
Rental Incomel Great
investment-Smoky Mtns.
321-432-1557 $175,000
NC MOUNTAIN
CABIN & RIVER.
Secluded new log cabin
shell. $99,900. Acreage
on scenic river.... Access
lots, $39,900. Riverfront,
$99,900. 828-652-8700
NORTH FLORIDA LAND
1,955 acres in Jefferson
County. High Quality
Timberland, Planted
Pines, Mixed with Hard-
wood Bottoms & Cutover,
Great Hunting. Road'
Frontage, $2340/acre.
Southern Pine
Plantations -
Call 352-867-8018
OHIO RIVER VIEW 83
Acres w/5 bay building.
St. Mary's WV.
$189,900. 260 Acres
mostly wooded w/ 1/2
mile of frontage on the
Muskingum River.
$549,000 Owner Financ-
ing. 740-260-2282
OKEECHOBEE. FL
35ac zoned mixed use,
4ac commercial, 31ac
residential (40-1/2ac
homesites) $2.2 million.
20ac zoned for 28 1/2 ac
homesites. $960,000.
1.84ac zoned for 14
homes with docks on
RIM canal. All permits
ready. Break ground w/in
one month..$1.2 million.
No Impact fees. Call
Stuart 561-718-7162
S. Carolina Acreage
Lake Marion Area.
Ready to build on. Low
taxes, low Property tax
and no Impact fee..
$24,900, Low Down,
Owner Financing.
803-473-7125
Sewanee/Monteagle
Tennessee Fall 2007
price reduction sale! Gat-
ed community w/ utilities
& roads, 16 Interior & 10
bluff lots, 5 acre & up
size tracts.
1-800-516-8387 or visit:
www.tlmber-wood.com
Tennessee Mountain
Acreage 20 New Water
View Homesltes 'No
state Income tax, low
property tax. Homesltes
'rom $59,000' ,,to
$99,000 Near Chatta-
nooga. Owner Financ-
ing Available.
888-358-1020


ST AUGUSTINE 2br/2ba
in Palencia. 'Luxury Span-
ish Style. Lowest Price
$161,900 904-669-4272
Nancy, St Johns RE Grp
www nefl-beach-homes oon

TENNESSEE 'MOUN-
TAINS Acreage Breath-
taking Views, Streams,
Cabins. Owner financing.
Call 888-939-2968
TEXAS LAND LIQUIDA-
TION! 20acres, near
Booming El Paso. Good
Road Access. Only
$14,900. $200/down,
$145per/mo. Money back
guarantee. No credit
checks 1-800-755-8953
www.sunsetranches.com
TIMESHARE RESALES
The cheapest way to
Buy, Sell and Rent Time-
shares. No Commissions
or Broker Fees. Call
877-494-8246 or go. to
www.buyatimeshare.com
TN, 30+ Acres w/ creek &
40x60 Pole Barn, 88+
/Acres gently Rolling
Land w/ 2 Ponds,Tim
Spencer, GMAC Home-
front RE (800) 459-8516
or cell 31 .2-4.1149


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VA, Stuart Log Cabin,
3BR, 2.9 Acres, back
deck, front porch, exc.
cond., 2 streams, 1 pohd,
views. $229,000 UC.Lam-
bert RE 276-694-2646



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VERO BEACH 2 Light
Commercial Lots. Side by
side corner location in
Oslo commercial park.
100x100 total, 100%
cleared/fenced & shell
base. County water
hooked up & paid for on
property. Great new busi-
ness location/storage etc.
Reduced to $129,000 for
both 772-633-2000



1-HOUR REFINANCE
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- REAL ESTATE FOR RENT


HOBE SOUND :Private
lbr/lba,New Villa on lake
in Retreat, close to US#1
& 195, access to comm
house,mature working
adult. $650/mo. ref.
required 772-545-4888

OPEN HOUSE
Reach over
one million
potential
buyers from
North Palm
Beach
thru Ormond
Beach
HOMETOWN NEWS
1-800-823-0466


HOBE SOUND share
house. Furnished private
bedroom & bath. Patio.
No smoking, dog OK.
Walk to beach. $700/mo
+ sec. 561-906-4332
PALM CITY: Master
room in waterfront
home,utilities included,
w/d,Long/dist, boat lift
available, quiet,$750/mo.
772-215-5404




PORT ST LUCIE'
4br/2ba home. Great lo-
cation. Priv bath ,Kitchen
privileges, w/d. Includes
cable, electric. $115/wk
772-878-9496
BEST IN THE AREA
HOMETOWN NEWS
CLASSIFIEDSI
1-800-823-0466


PORT SAINT LUCIE:
Half house, private room
& bath. Own fridge, kitch
privl, shared w/d.$120/wk
+ $120Q dep. Includes utill.
772-418-4162
PORT St Lucie furnished
or unfurnished. Large
clean pool home. Utilities
Included, kitchen privil.
$550/mo Close to
Jensen 772-209-1772
PORT ST LUCIE large
12' x 18' room. Clean
home. All privileges.
$125/wk, couples OK.
Cable & Internet
Included. 772-342-2451



WANTED 1/1 furnished
studio for Feb In stuart,
palm city or Jensen
beach 609-654-5070


STUART: MONTEREY
Y&CC 55+ Beautiful
condo 2/2 overlooks lake.
clbhse, pool. UNLIMITED
FREE GOLF. $1800/mo
3 mo min 412-576-8205
VERO BEACH "Vista
Royale" 55+. 1/1.5 :2hd
fir. walk to pool. Fully
furn. incl. water, sewer,
.trash, cable & electric.
$1700/mo. 772-567-4175



Another one rented
Thanks...we rented our
Fort Pierce apartment In
one day with your pa-
perl Mr & Mrs D
FORT PIERCE 2br/1ba,
tile throughout, fenced
yard, CHA. Close to
downtown. Ready to
move In. $700/mo
772-460-9494


FORT PIERCE: New
2br/2ba with garage, 1
year old, includes water
& basic cable, comm
pool, fitness room.
$900/mo $900/sec
954-588-1323
FT. PIERCE 2-br/1-ba
Central air &. heat.
Parking, laundry. 421 N
8th St. $600/mo +
security. Please call
772-460-1267
FT. PIERCE: 2br/lba,
Tiled throughout, city wa-
ter, w/d hook up, quiet.
No petsl $575/mo. $300
sec. 772-489-4562 or
772-577-1005
HOBE SOUND: lbr/lba
with den, spacious, quiet,
well maintained, extras,
utl/terms nag. Move in
special. From $770
772-708-0731


HUTCHINSON ISL: 55+,
1200 Colonnades Dr.
lbr/lba, All Amenities &
Boat Dock. Completely
Remodeled. $600 mo
Ann. or $750 Seas. 3 mo
minimum 828-226-2566
kear.en.o@l.haahm@ls,.en.m

HUTCHINSON ISLAND
Tennis Villas at Indian
River Plantation. 2/2, end
unit. 1st fl, no pets,
furnished. $1300/mo. Call
Joanne 772-232-1367
JENSEN BEACH: Indian
River Landing. Town-
house 2/2.5, scr porch,
w/d, pool/spa & dock.
$975/mo F/L/S (water &
cable Incl) 772-335-8627
JUPITER Abacoa Town
Center near 1-95, 1/1,
assigned parking, pool,
gym, basic cable, W/D,
close to shopping $1150
F/L/S 561-371-8402


NO HUTCHINSON
Island: Beautiful new 1/1
executive furn apartment
across from beach. W/D
& flat screen. From
$285/wkly. (util incl)
772-321-3202

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FOR RENT!
2&3 Bedroom

Condos
In Great
Location 4
Port St. Lucie
St. James Area
772-878-0111


PORT ST LUCIE St
Lucie Oaks, 2br/2ba or
lbr/lba avail. Rents from
$840-$940. Great Ameni-
ties & Location. Pets
w/restrictions. 879-2220
SEBASTIAN New Com-
munity, Pelican Isles.
2/Br & 3/Br,2/Ba Apart-
ments with washer/ dryer.
Ask about our Move-In
Special 2 & 3 bed-
rooms only. (Income Re-
strictions. 925 Pelican
isle's CIr 772-581-4440
.TyART -,.1j1 Can -,
Ap Al',ntI qq.:e Lo-
calad i to.nwrt.,rn area
$975/mo. + FILlS. Elec-
tric & Utilities Included In
rent. 772-283-2525


Hometown News
1-800-823-0466


STUART -No rent till Jan
Condo apt quiet, clean &
affordable,pool & laundry.
No pets. First & security
772-486-3735
STUART: 2BR/1BA,
carpeted, private parking.
Includes all util. $850
/mo. plus $850 dep. 640
Bryant Ave 561-254-8754
or 786-201-6691
VERO BEACH Move In
special Newly remod-
eled. 1 & 2 bdrms from
$600. Tile, new ,appl.
Close to beaches, parks
& Rest. 772-563-0013

wOW
VERO BEACH: 2br/2ba
in great location w/large
scr patio. Small pet ok.
$750/mo or Neg. Avail
ASAP 772-538-3682 or
772-299-0931


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BEAUTIFUL BREVARDI
3/2/2, 2600 total sq.ft.,
2006 Lifestyle home, with
appl's, fenced yard, sec.
system. Spacious rooms,
modern fixtures. Must
see! Buy/Lease-Option is
yours 407-593-2268
FORT PIERCE: 3br/lba
Newly Remodeled, New
Appl,W/D hookup Sect 8
OK, 519 N 14th St $800
$800/mo plus Security of
$600 954-463-9099
FT.. PIERCE- 2/2 partially
furn.' $795/mo. Beautiful
Gated Community. Small
pets/children OK. Surrey
Woods. Nancy Re/Max
Midway 772-519-1567

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KENT NOW
HOBE SOUND: East-
ridge Estates, 3/2/2
freshly painted, fenced
yard, w/d hookup. Close
to shopping & schools
$1100/mo 772-546-9242


JENSEN BCH Skyline
Dr Clean 3bd/2ba, car
port, W/D, Kit/Play/Liv/
Fla rms. No smk-pets
$1295/mo FLS
772-334-7731
772-215-1939
Affporhbl4 & EffetlcJv
Hometown News
1-800-823-0466


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SPECIAL
JENSEN BEACH 2/1
1 Month Rent Freel Up-
dated with extra large
family room, LR. Kitchen
with newer appliances.
Privacy fencing with fruit
trees, sprinkler system on
well. Invisible fence with
collar, shed with elec,
Hurricane shutters, new
generator, Great schools
Walk to downtown/ river.
$1095/mo annual,
$2500/mo seasonal,
561-214-3544 Craig
PORT ST UUCIE ..
3br/2ba/2cg with fenced
yard and screened patio.
Pets OK. $900/mo FLS
772-985-4733
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805Apatmets


PORT ST LUCIE 3br/2ba
w/lcg, Large yard, corner
lot. New paint & tile.
Great location, near shop-
ping. $925/mo. 1st & Sec.
772-340-5028



S ,f -
;PORT ST LUCIE. East.
3/212. Avail Immed.
Beautiful canal front. Incl.
all Appls. Carpet. Scrn.
patio. 772-446-0385 or
visit www.allsunrise.com
PORT ST LUCIE:
2br/2ba, Den, Pool & Big
scrn patio in quiet neigh-
bolhood. Great location.
$1000/mo FLS Avail im-
mediatelyl 772-626-1053
PORT ST. LUCIE -
3/2/1, East of US1, Com-
pletely remodeled, all tile,
close to everything.
..$900/mo. 772-621-0416
PORT ST. LUCIE East
3/2/2 + office. Fireplace,
screen porch, hot tub,
huge new granite kitchen,
Must see. $1300/mo
407-394-5427
772-486-3137
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PORT ST. LUCIE PGA
Village 3/2 Brand new
Perfectly designed for a
beautiful life. More land
than the average. Gated
Good Schools. Close to
95. Neg 561-820-0806
PORT St. LUCIE West
3/2, carport, large yard,
totally renovated. Near
schools, 1-95 & tpke,
$1050/mo + security.
772-879-2830



PORT ST. Lucie: Lease
Option, Rent 2 Own. Call
Todaylll! 772-979-6568
PORT St. Lucle: Walton
Court. Newly renovated
2/1 w/garage. Clubhouse,
pool No smoke/no pets.
Includes cable. $750/mo
+ sec 1-800-487-2109
STUAR T on acreage 3-
br/2-ba, 1900 sqft very nice
tile & carpet. Quiet, near 95
& shops. Trucks OK.
$1200/mo FLS. Call 561-
625-6955


N==^^^^


VERO BEACH 3/3/2
+den, Castaway Cove,
walk to beach, pool, spa,
fireplace, immaculate.
$2350/mo 786-210-3563
VERO BEACH 4009 57th
Terrace 3/2/2, screened
pool, all apple, new carpet
& paint, vaulted ceilings.
Option to buy $1200/mo
630-232-9390 Stephen

RENT NOW
VERO BEACH
Nice 2 Br/ 1ba, Fla rm,
CBS construction. Corner
lot, central ac, ceiling
fans, dw, wood floors,
w/d in separate utility rm,
carport, shed. Conv. to
Rte 60 & US1 Rose-
wood Schools $700/
mo.+sec. Small pet ok.
Rent to own possible.
772-812-1000



FORT PIERCE 2br/2ba
Townhome. Secluded
new community. Resort
like amenities, all appl,
laundry room, garage
$899/mo. 561-308-5041/
313-1920

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FORT PIERCE 55+ The
Grove, Updated 2-br/2-ba
End unit on lake. Gated
comm with pool, tennis,
clubhouse. $900/mo.
F/L/S 305-393-3230.
VERO BEACH- Enjoy
your vacation in a two
story townhouse, exquisti-
ly furnished..Possibility of
sleeping 7, with 2.5 baths.
772-569-4210/581-8829



JUPITER ABACOA FAU
area. 2-br/1-ba newly
tiled. All appliances,
fenced yard. Great neigh-
borhood. Pets OK with
deposit. $950/mo + se-
curity. 772-879-4190
STUART. Near Rocky
Point. Newly remodeled,
2/1.5 Duplex. Incl. kitch-
en appls. Screen Porch.
Tile floor throughout.
$1000/mo. + $1000 Sec.
w/1 year lease. Call
269-806-5611
THANKS
HOMETOWN
NEWS
Rented my property In
Hobe Sound from the ad
In your paper
RK Boca Raton


PALM CITY: Mapp Rd,
ground floor, 1055 sq offi-
ces, conference room
nicely. decorated
$1500/mo including tax &
utilies 772-283-3352
VERO BEACH. Com-
merce Center. Dixie
Hwy. Office Space
900-4600 sq. ft. Rent
$12-$17 a sq. ft. Gross
lease avail. Move In In-
centives. 561-963-3719.
Ram Realty Group.



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Port St. Lucie
St James Area
772-878-0111

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HOBE SOUND. Ridge-
way Park. MH on Deeded
Lot. 2br/2ba, Fla room.
For rent or sale. Asking
45,000 or $950/mo +
deposit and references.
978-479-9788
STUART. FISHERMANS
Cove. 2br/1.5ba. Scr.
Porch. Pond. For sale or
rent. Owner financing
avail. Rent $950/mo FLS.
No pets. 772-692-1035




PORT ST LUCIE: Re-
serve Commerce Ctr, Of-
fice or Warehouse, 850
sqft $650/mo NO CAM
Jura Unlimited Inc
772-342-7999
STUART: 4000 sq ft
Fenced, 2 double gates,
2 overhead doors 3 phase
electric, 17ft ceilings,
3201 SE Dominica Ter
$2750/mo 352-494-1138




HOBE SOUND *Secure
Storage. Boats & Rvs
*Warehouse Space 500ft
772-545-9477


PORT ST LUCIE: Office
or Retail 3 Stories 529
NW Prima Vista Blvd by
Bayshore & Arioso.
23,300 sqft, Executive
Suites: $395 & up. Retail
Space: $14 per sqft
Copyrighted Material 772-370-7573
STUART: Office/store off
Syndicated Content US 1, 946 sq ft & parking
avail. Across from Royal
Available from Commercial News Providers" Palm Fin Ctr. $1400/mo
772-221-3327 or 772-
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JENSEN BEACH: 1343
JB Blvd., 1456 sf bldg;
four offices; conf. room;
secty area. $2,100 bldg or
$595-$695/office. High
visibility. 772-225-3393


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BOYNTON BEACH
Nows the time to check
out this 3/2/2 In gated
55+ comm. on private rd.
Golf, club house w/pool,
tennis. $ 1550. mo. Long
term. Call Lu at
561-577-6730 or Howie
386-871-2080




DAYTONA 500 RACE
WK 2/16-23 Studio avail.
Sleeps 4, qu bd & sofa
sleeper, fully equip. kit,
pool, hot, tub & fishing.
$950/wk 317-485-6179


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vacation homes. Ocean
Front; Amenities: heated
pool, hot tub, docks. Spe-
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wk/$999 Oceanfrt house
fr. $199nite/$1399wk or
Historic Nites of Lites.
$129nite 904-825-1911
www.sunstatevacatlon.com


FORD FALCON 62 7600
original miles garage kept
Runs, in good cond,
some' new engine parts.
$5900 772-873-9417
FORD MUSTANG '66 All
original 2-dr hardtop 289
V-8 44K. Red/red, auto,
factory air. Exc cond.
$19,500 772-299-0570

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upgraded to larger Ferrari
model. Only 30,500' mi.
Major belt service at
27,900 mi. Recent new'
clutch assembly. Cold
A/C, upgraded to new
refrigerant. $42,900 neg
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772-285-3304
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BUICK LESABRE
Limited '88 4/dr, full
power, cold a/c, cruise
control, great condition
$650 obo 772-340-3149
CHEVROLET CAMARO
'97, Red, Alloy wheels,
new tires, cold a/c, fun
car, $3200 obo
772-370-7212
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OLDS ROYALE 88,
1995, All power, 6 cylin-
der engine, 4 door, 170k
miles $1,440 obo
772-468-9444

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2001
PT Cruiser
Sun Root Snarpi
$1000
Down


2001
Sebring
Convertible
Lo, Mioles

Down


2002
Ford Escape
'eIllIv A Be-aul,
1800
Down


2000
Dodge Dakota
RXT C'r, '.ue.
C.:,Ia AC
'1400
Down


TOYOTA COROLLA '92
Good running, cold AC,
34 mpg, good tires, per-
fect condition. $1700
772-349-4638
TOYOTA SOLARA SLE
'99, V6, 160k mi., loaded,
Silver, leather, 16" Alloy
wheels, sunroof, $4950
772-634-1275



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Ends, 800-841-6225


HARLEY-DEUCE '03
100 year, Anniversary
model, 7k mi., new tires,
lots of chrome, $11,500
obo 772-528-2464
HONDA REFLEX 2002
3900mi, 250CC, 70mpg.
Excellent condition,
$2600obo 772-778-1286


Chrysler 300M
LuLJry
Vpry NICa
S1500
Down


2000
Ford Mustang
Low fAIle51
81200
Down
3 to choose from


2000
Chrysler LHS
Pure Luxury 2 to
Cnovsu Sarlilng. a O
s1500 1
Down B


HONDA CR500; Rebuilt
stroker motor. Really fast
Race ready, $2500
772-528-0149
SUZUKI '06 LTZ 400 CC
Jet carb, performance.
exhaust, racing handle
bars, Like new,$4200obo
772-579-5081
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Z1-900, KZ900, KZ1000,
H2-750, H1-500, S1-250,
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1-310-721-0726
YAMAHA Majesty 400
05 Mint Cond. 68mpg, tall
Windshield, headlight
modulator, cruise cont.
$4200 772-344-1691 see
photo online at
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JAYCO 28FT 1993: 53k
miles. Surround sound
TV system, generator
new tires, Great condition
$10,900 772-971-7135
KEYSTONE '02 24,5'
Sprlngdale 5th wheel,
Supersllde, factory up
grades, sleeps 6 dual a/c
$12,500 561-573-7697
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GMC '99 Conversion
van Wheelchair accessi-
ble, dvd player,tow hitch,
ex cond, all paperwork,
$11,000 772-359-2240
NISSAN PICKUP '95,
custom paint, new start-
er, battery & alternator.
Good truck. $1500
772-370-2217
YUKON XL 2003 Fully
loaded. Onstar, Moon
roof, ,XM radio,DVD Tv
combo, parking sensors
all power, heated seats
$18,000 772-359-6691


ALUMINUM Easyloader
Trailer '03 double axle
24-27 footer $2400
772-528-9116
DUMP TRAILER 10 X12
W/ Electric ladder Hoist
& overhead racks, spare
tire $3395.772-337-4366
HIGHLANDER- Single
axle trailer, excellent
condition 17-19 foot, lots
of new parts, $750
772-528-9116
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LAWN TRAILER: 16',
Tandem with spare, tool"
rack & crank tailgate.
Excellent' condition. Firm
$1200 Call 772-485-1038



GOLF CART 1996 Club
Car, full cart cover, all
new electric. Call
772-229-2934 MC
GOLF CART Palm City
'99. Custom Club Car.
Excellent condition.
$3800 772-486-4717
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CHEVY 1500 1993- l- l
Fullslze P/U, 8 ft bed w/
topper, good condition,
$1800/obo 772-320-8395


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la, 9* lWatercrail


11.2' '02 INFLATABLE
QUICK SILVER with
Reinforced hull, Mercury
9.9HP motor, extras
included. $2000
772-219-0832

15' Fiberglass '63
restored. Stick steering
w/throttle 25HP Mariner,
well malnt. Trailer- Stuart
$750 954-801-6896

17' TROPHY '06 Center
Console, Like new, Less
than 10 hrs, 90hp Mere
Optlmax ob, Trailer GPS,
$16,500 321-961-4251

17'2" SCOUT 1997 Sport
fish CC. 2000 Mercury
90HP, Flshflnder, GIv
Trailer, Pampered Cond,
$8,900 772-223-1003

1999 20.4 ANGLER, cc,
150 hp Yamaha, t-top w/
rocket launcher, Low-
range color GPS, marine/
od radio, Great buy
$10,200, 772-633-1726


26' SAILFISH '06 CC 16
hrs, new cond. fully load-
ed, 60 gal. livewell, full
custom cover, yellow hull,
lift kept. Twin 200HPDI
Yamaha power w/ 5 yr
factory warranty $64,000
Cell 917-440-6959 MC
AIRBOAT 12' Lycomlng
0540, low hours, full
aluminum deck, trailer
Included, $11,900obo
772-388-3662
CHRIS CRAFT Replica
1969 Utility boat.Many
new parts, Fiberglass
bottom, Roll off trailer,
runs great, First $2000
772-215-9052
COBIA 220 Walk Around
'99 200 hrs Yamaha,
under 500 hrs. '05 Tan-
dem axle alum. trailer
Included. Super clean,
many extrasl Must sell
$21,000 386-299-1462


GTI WAVERUNNER &
Trailer '97 85HP
w/performance pipe &
cover. New rebuild last
year. Asking $3200/obo.
Michelle 321-288-4284
HUNTER SAILBOAT,
1981, 22', good condition,
$2300 or best offer. Call
for details 321-632-3093
or 321-243-9216

WOW
KEY WEST 17' '01
Bimlnl top, 90 Yamaha.
Low hrs, center console,
Great cond, call for Info
$12,000 772-794-3725
MAKO '05 model 1901
Suzuki '06 140hp engine,
150hrs, warranty, Blminl
top, stereo, $19,000 firm
772-530-1889


POLARIS 2003
Waverunner, 140HP
MSX, low hours, trailer
Included, $5500/obo
772-528-4490


PONTOON 22' '98
Smoker 'Craft, Party &
fishing boat, Mariner
75hp w/ trailer, Inside
stored, excellent cond.
$10,000 772-359-6671
SEADOO GTX Red/Blk
'01: 3 seater exe cond,
low hrs, garage kept, lots
of extras, $5100obo
772-463-2320
STRATOS 19' Center
console,130HP Evlnrude,
galvanized trailer w/
wash out, cover, No salt,
low hrs. very good cond.
$7500obo 217-419-0354
SUNCOAST 20' 1987
Center console, t-top,115
Mercury outboard, am/fm
marine radio, Incl trailer
$2500 772-216-3814



STUART: Protected
Dockage $8.00 per foot
near Palm City Bridge.
Water & Electric Availa-
ble. 772-834-6167


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