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iewing this moving depiction of care coupled with anguish, wouldn’t we all rush to their aid if we could? Our veterans are still in need of this care - years later – spanning from WWI to the present. Faces of Heroes, Vietnam Warriors, Inc., is a non-profit charity, 501-3C, based in Port Saint Lucie, making it their goal to reach fellow veterans in need of shelter and medical help, specifically for the major issue of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Thomas Matteo, chairman, emphasizes that Faces of Heroes focuses on helping all veterans in our community (not just Vietnam veterans) by providing immediate emergency assistance to veterans and their families.

Chief Matteo, retired, former Chief of Police, is in a unique position to understand and render aid to his fellow veterans. He is a six-time recipient of The Purple Heart and 100% service-connected combat wounded Tallahassee, Florida veteran/USMC. “We are attempting to bring this illDec 5, 2014 Concert held to benefit, Honor Flight. Mr. Marvin Goldstein, music composer/producer. General Snowden, USMC, ness (PTSD) to the front lines of the Veterans Adminretired. SSgt.Thomas Matteo, Faces of Heroes Vietnam Warriors, inc. CEO, istration medical care. “The stigma of being diagnosed Roger Stephens, Wounded Warrior Song, Bill Dean Grammy Winner, with PTSD keeps many veterans from seeking and obThomas Angelo Matteo, son of Thomas Matteo. taining the medical help they need. There are misconceptions that PTSD leads to violent behavior. Chief Matteo explains, “There is no viable medical research that shows veterans who suffer from PTSD are subject to commit violent acts against their peers in our society. The veterans need help, but without the negative stigma commonly placed on their names.” Faces of Heroes is working to eliminate this stigma. They seek out veterans to help them take the steps needed to get to the VA to be diagnosed and get much-needed treatment and support. “We are here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, ready to respond to your call with transportation, housing assistance, aid in obtaining food and clothing or paying utility bills, whatever is needed to give you the opportunity to get back on your feet.” Faces of Heroes is working to gain the respect of veterans. Because they Angela Matteo, President. My wife Angela, president of Faces of Heroes, are veterans themselves they understand the effects of Vietnam Veterans, inc. and myself. war on the human mind and how important it is to get help and not give up or turn to drugs or alcohol. There is no cure for PTSD. Our veterans, honorable men, need the opportunity to become educated and be taught how to manage their symptoms. Support from B A G E L B R O T H E R S O F N Y. C O M

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Wounded Warrior Regiment Quantico, VA Colonel Todd Rhino Shane, receiving Appreciation plaque from SSgt Echielberger, on behalf of Faces of Heroes, Vietnam Warriors, Inc.

To learn more about the movie and to lend support please visit the website, donate, and spread the word. woundedwarriorsmovie.com Also view the song’s video on YouTube. Billy Dean’s father is a WWII disabled veteran and also lost two brothers in that war. Billy expresses his heartfelt wish: “I want this message to stay in the forefront of people’s minds for as long as it takes.” youtube.com/waRtch?v=Ck9Bcqt3A8I&feature=youtube

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The Gratitude That Follows ~ A Day for Demetrius At Lyngate Park in Port St. Lucie, Florida. On March 29, 2015, Second Chance Church pulled together a great benefit on behalf of 10-year-old burn victim, Demetrius Gollett. This young man survived a tragic fire that took the lives of his great grandparents. Now, he faces frequent trips for laser treatments and reconstructive care that place a severe emotional, logistical and financial strain of his single mom, Chiquita Andrews.

On April 16, our little guy went to Miami to see Dr. Jill Waibel, a world famous burn victim specialist. The prognosis is excellent for Demetrius. One day, he hopes to have complete restoration of his features as his Maker intended. Demetrius has a whole community to thank. He was “all smiles” the day of the event! He made many friends for life. Chiquita and Delores were in awe at the generosity and kindness they received from total strangers.

It was a mighty trumpet call to our whole Treasure Coast Community to assist in a great cause. Some of the artists that graced the stage included: Heather Williams, JDub, Gary Holloway, Katrina Leon, Heather Hofstee and Abby Smith, to name a few. Groups like The Reflection Ensemble and One Voice swooned and rocked the crowd. The toddlers danced and clapped in giant bounce houses. The teens climbed the imposing rock wall that was set up with a proud American flag floating at the top.

Tragedy does not have to end in defeat. A deep sense of good will rose up in our midst and rallied hearts and minds to be a great blessing. The family extends their sincere thanks to every individual, business and organization that made A Day for Demetrius a great success! The Doran family, the Macias family and the Robinson family were invaluable in their ingenious initiative and indefatigable efforts. Rev. Willie Kitt and his wife, Nancy, have been guardian angels.

Public officials were on hand. Some weaved through the crowd incognito. They included Supervisor of Elections, Gertrude Walker, St. Lucie County Commissioner and Tod Mowery. Generosity abounded from a number of sources. The St.Lucie Firefighters shared safety tips and introduced our curious onlookers to the intricacies of their rescue trucks. The Port St. Lucie Police Department ensured the safety of the event participants. PSLPD’s Assistant Chief, Richard Del Toro conferred a special medal upon Demetrius. Among the gifts Demetrius received was a special blue cap with the golden inscription: A Day for Demetrius. The event drew hundreds of people.

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Living in Florida has its challenges. I consider the worst being our long hot/humid summer. I relocated to Florida twenty-one years ago. The first few summers seemed unbearable. Each year I learned new tricks to not only survive the summer but also actually enjoy it. The first issue was the bugs! They loved me. Even the no see ums were horrible; these tiny biting mosquitoes would keep you indoors for even the most beautiful sunrise. I found by applying coconut oil mixed with peppermint they would leave me alone. Originally I mixed it with tea tree oil but the smell kept everyone away! Coconut oil has amazing benefits for your skin. It will not only work to repel the mosquitoes but hydrate your skin and heal it as well. Another summer hazard is dehydration. I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bore you with a drink more water lecture, instead motivate you to create hydrating meals that will nourish your body and hydrate all your cells. All fruits and vegetables hydrate the body, providing tons of nutrients and fiber. A convenient way to prepare, store and travel with these fruits and veggies are called salad in a jar. Just chop up fruits and veggies store in a mason jar and try to eat three a day. I love to use ginger dressing, but any healthy dressing will do. You could even make your own infused water in the jars with fresh herbs, lemon or any fruit and veggies. If you own a juicer this is the time to dust it off and put it to good use! The only side effect will be possible weight loss. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure everyone is okay with that. Extra pounds can really make you feel hot and sluggish during the summer. This next suggestion may surprise most of my readers. Exercise. Yes, exercise. Through exercise, your body learns to sweat and purify. Your skin is the largest organ and we need to assist it in its ability to remove toxins. Not only will these toxins may us stinky but they will hinder our health and energy levels. Summer exercise can be fun. I love to mow my own lawn. No, not with a riding mower! You can garden, ride a bike or take a swim. Our sun has the ability to create vitamin D in our body. This nutrient can heal bones, prevent cancer and strengthen our immune systems. Please just choose your sun times wisely. I love the first and last two hours of the day. Last but not least get proper sleep. Use a fan to keep your room cool and wear cotton pajamas so your skin can breathe. Turn off phones and TV and put at least seven hours aside to rejuvenate your body. I hope everyone has a great summer! Joanne Augusto Owner Nutrition World V A N T A Z M A - C A R - C A R E . C O M

Connect With Your Archangels Angel Sessions with Patricia Alton, certified by Doreen Virtue, Ph.D as an ANGEL THERAPY PRACTITIONER® and Certified Spiritual Teacher by Charles Virtue, Patricia compassionately delivers you messages of love and light from the Angel Realm. Through claircognizance, clairaudience, clairvoyance and clairsentience, Patricia channels your message from the Angels to assist you with your life issues. Patricia states, “I channel the Archangels to give you divinely guided messages regarding your life purpose, career, health, finances, romance and relationships, and I can connect with your loved ones on the other side through Angelic Medium-ship,” she explains. She is also an Angel Healer specializing in Past Life Regressions and Spiritual Life Coaching. Karin, a client of Patricia's had the following to say, “Outstanding! I wish everyone could experience the compassion and professionalism that Patricia Alton brings to her Angel Therapy practice. She has trained with the best to hone her special gift to give the divine guidance we are all searching for that provides life changing transformational impact. Patricia has the special ability to connect with the Angels and interpret ideas into real world thoughts and actions. Her passion for her work and her clients make her a world class leader in her field.”

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BELLA ROMA ITALIAN MARKET & BAKERY Bella Roma Italian Market and Bakery exists to present the best in food for the nutrition, education and delight of our families and customers. Not more than you need, just exactly what you want — and the best of it. We’re committed to finding and supporting the best of local and regional producers. We passionately seek out the freshest and tastiest, raised consciously and well: glorious produce; all-natural dairy, meats and fish; gourmet and everyday products. Our bakers and cooks are similarly devoted to producing the finest in artisanal breads, pastries and prepared foods. Bella Roma is proud to be an all made from scratch bakery and market. We use natural starters for our breads, and our pastries are made with high quality butter,and our desserts are made with several high quality chocolates including Scharffen Berger, Valrhona, El Rey. Additionally,the cream we use is a fresh cream and not the commonly found ultra pasteurized. When we make a coconut cream, we grate a fresh coconut to make the cream. In our prepared food department, we have the same philosophy, so all our chicken, beef and vegetable stocks are house made. Also, our (when available) lamb, beef and chicken for sandwiches are roasted in house. 2 Convenient Locations 1626 SW Bayshore Blvd. , Port St. Lucie, FL 34984 • 772-785-6464 475 NE Riomar Dr, Port St Lucie, FL 34952 • 772-343-7405 bellaromagourmetbakery@yahoo.com

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The final touch was the desserts, homemade flan which was extremely well received and then the unique fried cheesecake (served with a dish of ice cream)! You can use your imagination as to how good that was!!! To top off the entire meal, Eduardo brought me a glass of sangria, which he did not know is one of my favorite delicacies!! Yum!!! The restaurant was extremely clean, beautifully decorated and there were also roving musicians during dinner! There is a full bar where you can sit and wait if you have ordered “take out.” The service was exceptional; Yeris, Dora and Claudia were extremely attentive and pleasant. The manager, Eduardo, was very visible and was more than accomadating! Gracias por tenerme como invitado!

Pueblo Viejo (6 locations) is open (11am-10pm) 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. This family has been in business on the Treasure Coast for over16 years! I highly recommend PV and be sure to bring your entire family, make sure you are hungry when you go!! 270 NW Peacock Blvd., Pt. St Lucie West • 772-807-5550 • Full Liquor Bar

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Grace Packs... Because Love Provides Grace Packs began at Oak Hammock on October 7, 2011. During the 2011-2012 school year, 672 Grace Packs were given to allay student hunger. During the 2012-2013 school year, 1,344 Grace Packs were given. In the past two school years, with Grace Packs being provided, the incidents of students visiting the school clinic on Mondays complaining of headaches and stomach aches have dramatically diminished due to food being provided over the weekends. Grace Packs exists through school and local community support and engagement. The mission of Grace Packs is to provide weekly weekend food for students in need. The goal is to provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner foods at the end of each school week to students whose families may be food insecure. You as our community partner can make an impact!

A “Gracie” at Oak Hammock, Ms. Judi, hands out a Grace Pack.

For persons needing help, they can check with their children’s school to see if there is an established Grace Packs program within the school. Currently, Grace Packs is in eleven St Lucie County schools. For people who may want to get involved, they can contact Laura Klosterman, at 772-607-2596. http://gracepacks.weebly.com

id you know that many students do not want “We know that God is the Founder and we are the to go home from school because there is a lack co-founders. (Ms. Lisa and I both felt led to begin of food at home? Some students visit the school Grace Packs.)” Laura Klosterman clinic on Mondays complaining of stomachaches and headaches. These illnesses often are because the children have had little food over the weekend. Children continue to struggle with hunger on the Treasure Coast, according to a new study released by Feeding America. More than one in four, or 26.7 percent of children in St Lucie County are going hungry, according to the Child Food Insecurity 2013 study. The largest numbers of potentially hungry children on the Treasure Coast reside in St. Lucie County. “Food insecure” is defined as people who don’t know from where their next meal will come. Is Grace Packs a cause you would like to be a part of ? Would you consider partnering with us in this worthy cause?

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What’s in a Song? Have you ever heard a song that immediately brought tears to your eyes? Music and lyrics bring you to a place; whether it is a place you have been before, or a place you want to go. Memories, lyrics, and messages contained within songs can bring sorrow, joy, peace, anger, remorse or regret. A song can lift or crush the heart, and is powerful enough to encourage or discourage a spirit. Martin Luther famously wrote, “Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul; it is one of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has given us.” Throughout time philosophers, politicians, psychologists and artists alike have marveled about the impact of music. If music is of such a large impact, either positive or negative, should we not take great care with what we spend time listening to, and what we allow our children to listen to? If you’ve been short on encouragement or inspiration lately, good music might be the right place to turn. Christian FM has the mission of providing hope, faith, and encouragement for your family. At Christian FM we have a 30-Day Challenge, where we challenge you to try listening to only Christian FM and other contemporary Christian music for 30 days, and see how it changes your life. Every day we hear from listeners who have taken this challenge and are amazed at the difference in their level of joy, hope, and peace. Why allow depression, anxiety, fear, and loneliness into your life through music, when you could be bringing encouragement and hope into your heart with the click of a button? Be encouraged, listen to 96.3 FM, or online at Christianfm.com.

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According to the Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement, one-half of all American women work in low-paying jobs that don’t offer retirement benefits. Women retirees typically receive only one-half the average pension benefits of men. This means a large percentage of women will come up short when it comes time to retire. Since the average woman lives longer than the average man, failing to have enough funds to get through retirement may have even more severe consequences for a woman. So what’s a girl to do? Being aware of your needs for retirement is the first step. The second step is to get started on a savings plan, no matter how far away (or near) your retirement. If you are currently employed and your company offers a 401(k) plan, most investment professionals would encourage you to contribute as much as you can, especially if your company offers a match. As you receive salary increases, do your best to increase your contribution each year. The younger you are when you start, the better. However, if you’re already in your 30s, 40s, or even 50s, don’t let that discourage you from contributing, as you will need to commit even more to the plan in order to catch your retirement funds up to where they need to be. If your company doesn’t offer a 401(k) plan, consider opening an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). Your investment professional will be able to explain the options and which investments are best for you. Janet Bevan is a Vice President/Investments with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, member SIPC and New York Stock Exchange, and can be contacted in the Stuart office at (772) 403-8303.

Community Events MAY 2 Veterans Golf Tournament The 23rd Annual United Veterans Golf Classic St. James Golf Club in Port St. Lucie. Registration will begin at 7am followed by a shotgun start at 8:30am Call Dan Depagnier at (772) 359-3021 DanD1423@aol.com

National Public Garden Day FREE admission and seed give away. Heathcote Botanical Gardens, 210 Savannah Road, Ft. Pierce

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Happy 4th!

Free Nutritional Consultations

($5 off $35 coupon for attending) Tony DeAngelis 11am-6pm 464 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie 34953

A Salute to Veterans by the original Drifters

4pm-7pm • Civic Center 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie

3rd Annual MC Paddlefest & Surprace 8:00am - 4:00pm Sandsprit Park, Stuart 34997

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30 SUMMER SAFTEY EVENT 1-5pm

JULY

Tradition Field (home of the Mets) Pt. St. Lucie

JUNE 3

PSL Botanical Gardens Jazz & Blues Night

6:30pm Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens 2410 S.E. Westmoreland Blvd., Port St. Lucie

6 Hurricane Preparedness Expo 11 10am-2pm Civic Center 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie

8-12 SUMMER CAMP ADVENTURE 9am-Noon

Heathcote Botanical Gardens 772-464-4672

Candle Light Yoga Class

5pm Sundays 2000 SE Port St Lucie Blvd, Port St. Lucie

1st Annual Home Based Business Showcase

10am-3pm Civic Center 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie

12th Annual Golf Tournament Gator Trace Golf & Country Club Gator Trace Drive, Fort Pierce Contact the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce at 772-595-9999

Freedomfest

2–10pm Civic Center 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie

33rd Annual St. Lucie County’s Chili Cook-off Havert Fenn Center in Ft. Pierce

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY 20% OFF !! ** (All Day) 464 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd. PSL 34953

18 Farmer’s Market - Ft. Pierce 8am–12pm

Marina Square, Historic Downtown Ft. Pierce on Indian River Drive

Treasure Coast Boat & Fishing Show

9am–6pm Tradition Field 525 Northwest Peacock Boulevard Port St. Lucie

For more information visit:

http://www.visitstluciefla.com/calendar.htm http://www.supportstluciecounty.com www.cityofpsl.com www.heathcotebotanicalgardens.org

Green Market - Port St. Lucie 8:30am – 1:00pm Port St Lucie Civic Center 9221 SE Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie

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