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Of course, this unexpected seizure: kind of thing only hap- pens to “other people”... “It was about 9 am. I was sitting or so we like to think. in my bathroom putting Veet on my legs. (That’s basically Nair; Ain’t true. I’m always nicking my legs when I shave.) Caleb was sitting Terry and Taia Nicodemus have on the edge of the bathtub talk- lived through such a nightmare. ing to me about his toy car and Recently, the young Treasure all excited about going to the Coast couple found out that pool. I was about to shave my their three-year-old son, Caleb, legs when I heard this thud and has epilepsy. Making matters looked over. Caleb was face even worse, Terry and Taia have down on the ground kicking and now had to come to grips with squirming. I thought, ‘OK kid, the harsh reality that their insur- get off the floor,’ thinking he was ance company will not cover just playing around. I picked him most of the medical expenses. up, all the while expecting him to start laughing out loud at his The costs are substantial. joke, but I got no response. The convulsions wouldn’t stop. And Fortunately, there is good news. then he went totally limp. My Thanks to Bob of Stage East stomach dropped through the (formerly the Atomic Garage) at soles of my feet.” is now doing well and appears 3401 S. US1 in Ft. Pierce to be on the road to recovery. (across from Dale’s BBQ), a It was then that Taia thought But the medical bills are mount- benefit concert is scheduled for (mistakenly) that she was ing. This is where YOU can all ages from 12pm to 8pm (or responsible for Caleb’s seizure. help... and have a great time whenever the last band is done) too. on Sunday, August 26. “The whole time I was thinking, Admission is just $10, and raffle ‘No, no, no, no, no, no. I just hurt Let’s pitch in for this really cool tickets for 561 Skateboards and my baby. The fumes must have kid! After all, he sings Ramones Mighty Mike’s Tattoos are only gotten to him. Maybe if I had left songs (‘nuff said). $5. Best of all, the entire pro- the door open and the fan on it ceeds from the event will go wouldn’t have bothered him. “The parents of Caleb, Terry and toward young Caleb’s mounting Maybe if I got him into the fresh Taia Nicodemus, would love to medical bills. Make no doubt air, he’d be ok.’ But nothing have your support and are about it, this is definitely going would make him come around. deeply touched by the commu- to be a great party. A number of So I laid him on his left side and nity's willingness to help. We very talented local bands will be called 911. The whole time I was thank all of you from the bottom on hand: Shamoney!, Point of waiting for the paramedics I kept of our hearts.” View, Justice Denied, Acrolein, thinking, ‘Caleb is going to die If you’re interested in finding out Small Scale Affair, Suburban and it’s my fault.” Lockdown, Threeface, Twitch, more about this chronic neurologi- For more information about this cal disorder or want to know how and Stomp Therapy. Thanks to the skills of the res- worthwhile event, go to to donate to epilepsy research, cue squad, some competent http://www.myspace.com/deadeyt, you can go to: So, bring the whole family! doctors, and the grace of God, or email [email protected], http://www.epilepsy.com or young Caleb pulled through. He or call Terry Nicodemus directly http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org at 772-224-1910. 3 LocalBuzzMag.com Mid-Aug/Mid-Sep 2007 ENTERTENTERTAINMENTAINMENT BUZZBUZZ By Dana O’kane t’s no secret that the Treasure Coast is home to many an entertainer. One of these is Robert Vines. He has made his home base here in our area for eleven years now. When asked what he liked about our coastline, he noted, “I love the interesting people here.“ Vines got an early start on his magic and illusions talent at the age of seven for anyone that would pay attention. He also showed additional percussion talents growing up, with a supportive network of family and friends around Robert Vines (front), with friends at the Stuart Family Moose Center Lodge - Photo by Brian Collins him. Vines also did small parts in motion Criss Angel one day.” It’s a good bet The most important thing noted by His birthplace is Queens, New York pictures and television commercials that it’ll come to pass. Not only is he both men is, “It’s not just another and at 45 he is a powerhouse of talent. along the way. talented and driven, but he’s also got a watering hole.” In fact, they call that Vines’ parents always supported him very humble and giving side too. What area the “social quarters.“ There, in everything he did no matter what it After years of successful touring with he wants people to remember about members can feel at home. Events was. When his parents got him a paper some major music acts as a drummer, him the most is him “being there for take place all year round for holidays drum set, he demolished it with his he decided to get back into doing his people in need and making them with the emphasis geared toward chil- seven-year-old hands, so they got him magic – even while on the tour buses. smile. To touch someone’s life and dren. Tony Barrasso, Chairman and another kind. The new set was wood- Shortly thereafter, a turning point took even inspire them to be a better per- Treasurer for the Moose, remarked, en, and he practiced until that too was place in his life. son is really what it’s all about for me.” “The children love Robert. He captures wrecked. It was after this second try their attention and mesmerizes them.” that they finally decided to get him his “One day I kind of woke up and When composer and guitar player Billy first set of Ludwigs. With the solid thought I needed to start doing some- Daniels first signed Vines to be in the Vines performs consecutive Friday foundation of parental backing he had, thing for the community.” Moose Family Center in Stuart, evening shows at the Stuart Family the future was his to conquer. Administrator William Beauregard took Moose Center, Lodge 1282, between Vines’ magic runs the gamut from sim- him under his wing. “Beaux,” as people 7:30 and 11:30, with magic, illusions Things just started to come together ple magic tricks to elaborate illusions; know him, put in quite a bit of money to and karaoke. The Center is located at for Vines. In junior high school, his his personal phrase for what he does help Vines get his start. 2454 SE Indian Street in Stuart. For music teacher was none other than is “insanity.” more information, call (772) 287-2400. Victor Lopez from Miami Sound “I wouldn’t be where I am now if it was- Machine’s early days. Lopez was their Right now you might be wondering n’t for the Moose Family Center.” Now Plans are made for an Octoberfest trumpet and flugel horn player.