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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The St. Lucie County School Board made interim Superintendent Genelle Yost’s post permanent during its last meeting on Aug. 27.

Board members praised Yost’s stellar performance the past two months, along with her storied career within the system.

“Ms. Yost has devoted her entire educational career — 38 years — to St.

Lucie County schools. She has served the district in many capacities, including teacher, principal and district administrator,” board chair Debbie Hawley said in an emailed statement. “Her years of service have provided her with perspectives from the position of all stakeholders and those perspectives will be invaluable to Ms. Yost as the leader of the school district.”

“She has long-established relationships within the district and the community

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ST. LUCIE WEST — As its stocks zoom and sales boom, Tesla Motors is quickly proving to be one the country’s greatest innovations as the electric luxury car outscores virtually every gas-powered luxury automaker. Riding its cutting-edge wave is the city of Port St. Lucie, which after seeing early signs of the car’s stellar performance, installed a Tesla charging station in St. Lucie West.

Tesla Model S owner, David Israel of Fort Pierce, is happy the city

Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer St Lucie County Commissioner Kim Johnson and Congressman Patrick Murphy listen as Tesla car owner David Israel explains the high points of the new high performance, battery-operated car at the Tesla charging station in St. Lucie West. is ahead of the curve and promoting cleaner car emissions.

“I have two 11-year-old daughters and I have to leave this place better than when I got here,” Israel said about reducing his carbon foot print and leaving a positive lasting legacy for his children.

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cle in December, said thus far, he’s spent $542 to travel 18,000 miles, which averages out to 3 cents a mile to drive. Israel said his Tesla has a 300 mile range and takes 45 minutes to charge at a Tesla dealership and close to

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The city of Port St. Lucie will also hold a remembrance service of its own at the civic center, where a permanent Sept. 11 memorial was erected last year. The ceremony, now in its fourth year, will honor the nearly 3,000 who died in the attacks in New York, Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, Penn.

“It was all Americans that were attacked that day,” city spokesman Ed Cunningham said of the importance of holding a local remembrance event.

Event details: 9/11 Memorial Tribute at Indian River State College Doors open at 8 a.m. with the program beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Event focuses on first responders hosted with Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club. The event will feature retired New York Police Department detectives and first responders Al Hickey and Steve Confino. Hickey’s wife, Christine Hickey, and others will also share their experiences from that day. Items and photos from Ground Zero will also be on display. Event will be at the Bailey Auditorium of the Frank and LeVan Fee Physical and High Liability Training Building at the Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex, 4600 Kirby Loop Road, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 462-7150.

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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — New York native Al Hickey remembers with stirring detail the day Earth was thrust off of its axis by forces much more sinister than a sonic boom.

A Bronx homicide detective for the New York Police Department at the time, Hickey, 51, now a Port St. Lucie resident, heard the scanner chatter intensify sharply.

A plane hit the north tower of the World Trade Center.

“Even though we thought it was a small plane, our hearts (still) sank,” Hickey said.

The minutes and hours following the collapse of the Twin Towers were nothing short of a bloody crime scene ripped straight from the big screen, Hickey recalled.

“Everybody was just screaming,” Hickey said. “We thought we were at a full out war.”

For nine months following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Hickey said he spent much of his days combing through rubble at Ground Zero and Fresh Kills Landfill in Staten Island, where debris was delivered and scoured for evidence.

“We sifted through every piece of debris,” Hickey said.

“We found fingers, wallets and shoes. We found so many shoes,” Hickey trailed off.

Hickey, who said the memories from 12 years ago are vividly etched in his mind, wants to ensure area residents never forget the events of that history-altering day.

Hickey will share his story alongside other first responders during a remembrance ceremony at Indian River State College and hosted by the Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club.

“We have to live and we have to laugh. We can’t let terrorists keep us from living, but we have to remain vigilant,” Hickey said.

The event is the first large-scale ceremony held at the college to commemorate the attacks.

“With the events of Sept. 11 a generation removed from today’s college student, this event provides an excellent opportunity to remember the sacrifice of so many,” Evan Berry said in an emailed statement. Berry is the school’s assistant dean of public service education. “It will also serve as a solemn reminder to all who attend of the commitment made by public service profes-

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FORT PIERCE — For more than 80 years, the Disney Company has set a standard for innovation and creativity, marketing and branding. In 1986, the company started the Disney Institute, a program in professional development for large and small businesses.

On Sept. 25, the Small Business Development Center at Indian River State College will bring the Disney Institute program, “Disney’s Approach to Creativity & Innovation,” to the Kight Center on the Fort Pierce Campus. The fullday program will enable local business owners and entrepreneurs to learn real-world solutions and techniques they can bring to their own enterprises.

Cedrick Gibson is assistant dean of the IRSC School of Business and regional director of the Small Business Development Center. This is the fourth time in three years that Disney has been invited to IRSC. “Disney has a long history of being a top-notch company,” he said. “They bring a very professional level of training. We can bring it to the Treasure Coast and local businesses have the

opportunity to participate at a nominal cost, without having to travel to Orlando or other sites.”

Gibson said that the program has several goals.

“We teach customer service and focusing on service,” he said. “It’s saying, ‘Thank you,’ and making a follow-up call to see how they’re enjoying the product or service. It creates repeat customers and allows for individuals to provide referrals and word-of mouth, a powerful form of advertising.”

Gibson said that businesses need to look inward.

“You have to look at the diversity you have to generate ideas in-house,” he said. “It’s a diversity of experiences, but we can look at it from other perspectives. If you have a diverse clientele, it’s important to look from all perspectives to generate innovation and creativity to reach different markets.”

The event will focus, at least in part, on the role of the organization’s leader.

“It’s about what he or she should do to promote strength and creativity,” he said. “There should be a vision, to push toward a mission that lives within every employee, so that they take ownership

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Photo courtesy of Cedrick Gibson Cedrick Gibson is dean of business technology and regional director of the Small Business Development Center at Indian River State College. The school will bring the Disney Institute and its well-known professional development course to the Fort Pierce campus on Sept. 25. The program is designed for business owners and entrepreneurs in all industries.

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PORT ST. LUCIE — Turtles and tortoises are the topic of conversation at the Oxbow Eco-Center this September. Drop in Tuesday through Friday from noon – 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.

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Programs planned for the month of September include: • Homeschool lesson return Thursday, Sept. 5 at 10 a.m. The Treasure Coast Environmental Education Council teams up

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Reservations are not required for this free opportunity.

• Discover the turtles of the world at the Oxbow’s Brown Bag Lecture on Saturday, Sept. 7 at noon. From around the world, turtle species both large and small share some very unique features. Florida Master Naturalist Instructor Wren Underwood will be presenting the life history, amazing anatomical features and interesting specifics of these cold-blooded beauties. No reservations are required for this free lunchtime lecture.

• Create a “Book in a Box” multi-media project at the Oxbow’s Art Class on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (ages 15 and older). Join the Treasure Coast Art Association’s Barbara Fuller for this special art class and create your very own book and special box to keep it in. The book and box are decorated with artist paper, paint, ink stamps and decorative add-ons to make it stand out. These art pieces are both functional and

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They also make fabulous gifts for someone you love. The cost is $45 per person which includes all supplies. Please register by Wednesday, Sept. 11 to reserve your space. Class size is limited.

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• Buzz into the Oxbow on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. for the Bee Keepers meeting. The Treasure Coast Beekeeper Association (TCBA) is a nonprofit organization that provides education about bees and beekeeping for people of the Treasure Coast. Every month there is a new bee-related learning opportunity. These meeting are free and open to the general public.

• The Butterfly Garden Committee meeting flutters into the Oxbow on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 2 p.m. Join like-minded garden enthusiasts as they plan and design the Oxbow’s butterfly gardens. Can’t make it this day? You can still be part of this fun group by helping to plant and tend the garden every Thursday morning at 8:30 a.m. Reservations are requested.

• Oxbow and the Natives program digs into the Florida Box Turtle and the Gopher Tortoise on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 3:45 p.m.

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Gibson said that many businesses have been in “survival mode” for the last few years and some things have been forgotten.

“Many are trying to get out of survival and go back to basics and then to growth mode,” he said. ”It’s time to see opportunities to grow and engage customers and provide the superior customer service that you were once known for.”

Gibson, who is completing a doctoral degree in business administration from Northcentral University in Prescott, Arizona, noted that the Small Business Development Center offers free counseling and consulting services to business at

all levels, from startups to established companies. Counselors will help with everything from writing a business plan to filling out a loan application.

“We help them to expand, create and retain jobs,” he said. “We help them prepare for opportunities to submit for grants and loans. That requires a busyness plan and financials. We come in and conduct a ‘health’ check. We’re a doctor for the business, to help them make it healthier so it can flourish.”

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“Her focus as superintendent will be raising student achievement levels, a focus the board members support implicitly. Her level of enthusiasm is contagious and unsurpassed!”

The board’s move is a historic one, making Yost the first woman to lead the district, which is estimated to be more than 100 years old.

Yost said the groundbreaking decision is one she doesn’t take lightly.

“It is with pride that I accept the endorsement of our St. Lucie School Board to serve as the superintendent,” Yost said in an emailed statement. “Its first female superintendent ... WOW! There is overwhelming community support and a heightened energy and enthusiasm as we begin the school year.”

Yost will serve until her retirement in June 2015. The search for another superintendent is expected to begin next fall.

The board also approved $9.9 million in raises for teachers and other staffers during the meeting.

The approval comes on the heels of the Florida House and Senate’s agreement to implement $480 million to teacher pay raises.

The funding, approved in April, is enough to give every teacher a raise of roughly $2,500.

Gov. Rick Scott applauded the salary increases in a written statement.

“I want to thank the House and the Senate for ensuring that we build on our work to implement performance pay, while also allowing school districts the flexibility to use the $480 million in new funding to give every Florida teacher a pay raise,” Scott said. “Our teachers are some of the best in the nation and they deserve to be rewarded for their great work.”

The raise is St. Lucie County’s first in six years.

“It is a well-deserved raise that will enable staff to recoup the steps lost over the past six years and it will provide individuals at the top of the salary schedules with a $500 supplement,” Yost said in an emailed statement.

“This is a $10 million package that utilizes funds secured by the legislature ($6.2 million) along with savings accrued by insurance changes.”

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Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer St. Lucie County Commissioner Kim Johnson and Congressman Patrick Murphy listen as Tesla car owner David Israel explains the high points of the new high performance, battery operated car at the Tesla charging station in St. Lucie West.

TESLA from page 1 three hours at an outside station, like the one in St. Lucie West, which is free to use. He loved the car so much, he purchased a second for his wife.

“It’s incredibly inexpensive to drive,” said the Jet Blue pilot, who commutes to and from Orlando for work. “As far as maintenance goes, the drive train has approximately three moving parts to it. There’s no oil changes, fluid changes, there’s no pumps, there’s no belts, no transmission.”

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18 U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy, D-Jupiter to test drive the environmentally-friendly invention, which doesn’t lack any interior luxuries.

Murphy praised the automaker as a vanguard of American innovation.

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“This is a great example in how those investments pay off.”

District 5 St. Lucie County Commissioner Kim Johnson also went along for the ride.

“I think this is American-made future,” Johnson said. “We can actually begin to be in front of everybody else.”

Priced at $59,900 to $94,900, the automaker’s stocks have soared from $28.84 to $167.13 a share since going public in 2010.

The relatively new automaker has also managed to pass a $20 billion market cap, all from production of one model from a single factory in California.

Motor Trend named the 2013 Tesla Model S its “Car of the Year.” ConsumerReports.org gave the car 99 out of 100 points, deeming it the “most practical electric car we’ve tested.”

And independent testing by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has awarded the Tesla Model S a 5-star safety rating in every subcategory.

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may share similar habitats in St. Lucie County, but join us to learn about the differences in behaviors between the Gopher Tortoise and the Florida Box Turtle. This is a free program for children ages 5 and older. No reservations required.

• Get down with “The Turtle Twist” at the Oxbow’s Treehouse Time on Friday, Sept. 20, starting at 9:30 a.m. Have you ever seen a turtle dance? Bring your favorite adult and join Miss Kathy as she sings some silly reptile songs to see if our Box Turtle special “K” boogies to the music. Maybe you can teach her a dance move or two. This is a free program appropriate for ages 3 - 5 with an adult.

• Get weaving with the Art of Making Nature Baskets class on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. (ages 12 and older). All ancient civilizations produced baskets.

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• Learn to get limber with Tai Chi for Health. Beginner and intermediate classes are held on Tuesdays (Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24) at 10:30 a.m.; Fridays (Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27) at 9:15 a.m. and Saturdays (Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28) at 3 p.m. Tai Chi Yang Form Classes are held on Fridays (Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27) at 10:30 a.m. Tai Chi instructors Hilde and Hector Ruiz-Puyana will lead the classes, designed for everyone, including those who suffer from arthritis, diabetes, osteoporosis and balance issues. Appropriate for ages 16 and older, the cost is $10 per class or $32 for four classes.

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Situated on a 225-acre preserve on the North Fork of the St. Lucie River, the Oxbow offers a rare glimpse of “the real Florida” with nature trails, boardwalks, observation towers and an interactive environmental learning center.

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Correction In a story published on Aug. 9 about a proposed detox center in the Torino area, Your Voice News & Views identified Torino as a St. Lucie West neighborhood. Torino is not part of St. Lucie West, according to the city of Port St. Lucie’s planning and zoning department. Your Voice News & Views regrets this error.

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TREASURE COAST — After winning a relentless fight 93 years ago for suffrage, data shows an encouraging number of women in St. Lucie and Martin counties are heading to the polls and exercising their right to vote.

According to the latest U.S. Census data, 109,969 women in St. Lucie County are eligible to vote.

Of those, 93,698 are registered. A total of 67,608 voted in last year’s November general election.

In Martin County, 60,852 women are eligible to vote, data states.

Of those, 54,027 are registered. A total of 42,798 voted in last year’s general election.

Florida Rep. Larry Lee Jr., D-Port St. Lucie, said women voters are a force to be reckoned with.

“It is sometimes hard to think that at one time women were not allowed to vote, but that was the case before the 19th Amendment,” Lee, a PGA Village resident said.

“Since the passage of the 19th Amendment, women have become a major force in American politics and one day in the very near future, we will have a female president.”

Lee, along with U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy, D-Jupiter commemorated the 93rd anniversary of women’s suffrage at a Women’s Equality Day event at the Inner Truth Project in St. Lucie West on Aug. 26.

The event, hosted by the St. Lucie County arm of the League of Women Voters, was an avenue for both men and women to meet their elected officials, the organization’s chair Cathy Townsend said. The event, which also celebrated the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, was attended by St. Lucie County Commissioners Kim Johnson and Chris Dzadovsky. St. Lucie County School Board member Kathryn Hensley also attended.

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SUFFRAGE from page 14 one,” Townsend said of the importance of the meet-and-greet.

The numbers are naturally lower for men because there are less males in both counties. According to U.S. Census data, 102,801 men in St. Lucie County are eligible to vote. Of those, 79,866 are registered. A total of 54,334 voted in last year’s general election.

In Martin County, U.S. Census data says 58,779 men are eligible to vote. Of those, 47,193 are registered. A total of 35,807 voted in last year’s general election.

While acknowledging the great strides women have made, women’s rights advocate and Palm City resident Mindi Fetterman said there’s more progress to be made.

In Martin County, 70.3 percent of women eligible to vote exercised that right. That means 29.7 percent of eligible women didn’t vote.

In St. Lucie County, 61.5 percent of women eligible to vote exercised that right. That means 38.5 percent of eligible women didn’t vote. Discouraging statistics, Fetterman said.

“Sometimes we don’t understand that this is actually a right that this sister and mother had to fight for,” said Fetterman, who is the founder of Inner Truth Project, a safe haven for survivors of sexual abuse. “It’s also a privilege and women need to exercise it.”

Juggling responsibilities within the home and work often leaves voting as a low priority for women, Fetterman said.

“Women are natural caretakers and sometimes the last thing they can do is stand in line and vote because it seems so trivial,” she said.

If each woman cast a ballot, the country could be a very different place.

“Laws are made by men and controlled by men,” Fetterman said. “We have the power to change that by getting out to vote every election cycle.”

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“The extent that we had to go through for us to vote is overwhelming.”

Vicki Davis Martin County Supervisor of Elections Elections Vicki Davis said a good portion of her job entails motivating others, as young as preschoolers, to visit the polls when they are eligible.

Reflecting back, Davis said it’s hard to believe women’s voices didn’t matter less than 100 years ago.

“The extent that we had to go through for us to vote is overwhelming,” said Davis, who is serving her third term. “They were passionate about having their voices heard no matter what extent they had to go to, to have that right.”

St. Lucie County Supervisor of Elections Gertrude Walker said before serving 33 years in her position, she worked in the office for more than a decade.

“I’d already got the bug working in the office,” Walker said. “I was so impressed with the process of voting, how powerful the vote is and how important every vote be counted accurately. I wanted to be a part of that and ensure that happens.”

Walker encourages every age-eligible adult to take to the polls.

“It’s important to take advantage of our rights so we don’t allow things to change back to the way they were,” Walker said.

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The Community Music School of Tradition is gearing up for a record setting enrollment in the upcoming Fall Term with a goal of 100 string students engaged in the “Art of String” performance this year under the teaching of Dr. Diane Hope Float, owner and director. Since opening last January, the Community Music School of Tradition swelled to 50 string students in the spring and presented its Spring Concert at St. Bernadette Church May 19 to a full Cathedral of parents and admirers.

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“We have orchestras for all ages and levels,” Float said.

The school has beginning and advanced children’s orchestras ages 5-10; youth string orchestras for beginners, intermediate and advanced players ages 11-18 and an artist “English Chamber Orchestra” which is a free program for seasoned players.

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While studying in England for her doctorate, Float was recognized by Jean Harvey, head of the violin department at the Royal Academy of Music in London, for her work with School Orchestra Programs in the states.

“I go to London three times a year to observe at the Royal Academy of Music. Their student orchestras and teachers inspire me, and I always bring home new teaching ideas to the states for my programs.”

She has modeled the Community Music School of Tradition after the Junior Academy of the Royal Academy of Music in London.

Float is very pleased to have her whole family assist her in the running of the music school. Her son, Michael Float, and son-inlaw Wynn Nelson run the string instrument shop. Her daughter, Michelle Float Nelson, assists in the teaching program of the children and youth orchestras and her daughter-in-law, Teresa Float, is taking up the violin, along with grandson Gabriel Float on the cello.

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Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer Esther and Jason Marker of PGA Village put the finishing touches on their teams sand sculpture art during the inaugural Sand Sculpture Contest Saturday, Aug. 31 at Stuart Beach hosted by Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center. The theme centered on turtle conservation and the sculptures were destroyed and flattened to allow sea turtles to come back to the beach to lay their eggs without obstacles.

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Treasure Coast to remember Sept. 11 Staff writer

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Few remember that it’s called Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance. But everyone knows what Sept. 11 is.

Some will gather along the Treasure Coast on the anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks on New York City, the Pentagon and Shanksville, Pa., to remember the almost 3,000 known victims who died that day.

Perhaps one of the most visible remembrance will be a lighted display planned for the Roosevelt Bridge — Northwest Federal Highway, Stuart — from sundown until about 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11. USA 911 First Responders founder Dennis McKenna said the lights will especially honor those who lost their lives at the World Trade Center.

“You can drive through the two lights that represent the Twin Towers,” he said.

This is the second year for the lighted bridge display. McKenna said the lights will be at the center of the bridge on the road shoulder. Some Sept. 11 first responders now living in the area may be present to meet with the public. The bridge has a blocked walk area for pedestrians. Parking is available at Flagler Park, 201 S.W. Flagler Ave., on the southern end of the bridge over the St. Lucie River.

Additionally, USA 911 First Responders will have a memorial earlier in the day at Martin County High School, 2801 S. Kanner Highway, Stuart. It’ll be in the auditorium. That memorial will be from 7 to 9 a.m.

More about the USA 911 First Responders is at its website, usa911fr.com Also in Martin County, The Prayer House of the Treasure Coast will hold its Special 9/11 Prayer Day Tribute from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2221 N.E. Savannah Road, Jensen Beach. For more about that event, call (772)

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In St. Lucie County, there’ll be a 9/11 Memorial Tribute at Indian River State College hosted by the Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club. That’ll be at 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 11 at the Bailey Auditorium of the Frank and LeVan Fee Physical and High Liability Training Building at the Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex, 4600 Kirby Loop Road, Fort Pierce.

That event will feature former New York detectives and first responders Al Hickey and Steve Confino, along with items and photos from the World Trade Center. Among other events at the memorial, IRSC criminal justice and fire academy students will lay a wreath at the eternal flame in the complex to honor the public-safety workers killed in the terrorist attacks.

At 9:30 a.m., there’ll be a separate memorial at Veterans Memorial Park, 600 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce.

In Indian River County, the American Legion, Charles L. Futch - Post 189, Sebastian, will have its annual Patriot Day Observance at 8:30 a.m. That’ll be at the Veterans Memorial in Riverview Park. The city park is at the corner of U.S. Highway 1 and Sebastian Boulevard in Sebastian.

Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance is not to be confused with Patriots’ Day, a civic holiday in some states commemorating the battles of Lexington and Concord in April, 1775. In those states, it’s on the third Monday in April. Florida law encourages its recognition, but it’s not a public holiday in the Sunshine State.

Patriot Day, which was later renamed Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, was created by a congressional joint resolution in 2001. President George W. Bush signed it into law in December that year. The resolution requests that all Americans display flags at half staff, along with recognizing a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m., on Sept. 11.

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Photo courtesy of Indian River State College John Southall conducts several IRSC ensembles in concert in a performance from this past season. The popular concerts are part of the 2013-2014 season, opening Oct. 17 with a variety concert featuring the ‘Company’ singers, jazz ensembles and jazz combo. The season also includes drama, musical theater and concerts.

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The show has adult content and isn’t suitable for children.

An entirely different kind of musical, “Fiddler on the Roof,” will be performed Feb. 20-23.

The familiar tale of Tevye and his daughters is underscored by the anti-Semitism of Russia under the Czar. It features the classic songs, “If I Were a Rich Man,” Sunrise, Sunset,” and “Matchmaker.”

It’s music, music, music from March 6-8 as the IRSC company singers, and jazz ensembles take a stroll down memory lane with

classic “Of Mice and Men” from Oct. 31-Nov. 2. It tells the tragic story of the friendship between two migrant workers, George, and the mentally challenged Lenny.

The holiday season starts early this year, with “Just Dance!” performed Nov. 21-23. It is a program of dance the entire family can enjoy, with excerpts from “The Nutcracker,” original modern dancers by Molly Magee and offerings from guest artists.

The wind ensemble and chamber winds, under the direction of John Southall, come “Home for the Holidays” Dec. 5-7. They will play holiday music and accompany an audience sing-along.

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High School Football Fort Pierce Westwood vs. Sebastian River at Lawnwood Stadium at Lakewood Park Regional Park. 7-9 p.m. Tickets are $6. 5990 Emerson Ave., Fort Pierce.

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Saturday, Sept. 7

Community Green Market at the Port St. Lucie City Hall parking lot. Rain or shine. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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sion and parking. 121 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 3453797.

Saturday Afternoon Movie at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center. 3 p.m.

Gather up the family and friends and come out to see new movie releases at the Civic Center on the first Saturday of every month.

Admission to the movie is free and popcorn and a drink will be sold for $3.50. Registration is not required. A parent or guardian must accompany any children under the age of 8 years. Held in the Civic Center’s multi-purpose room. Call ahead to find out the feature film.

9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 807-4488.

Sunday, Sept. 8

TC RC Scale Boats at Tradition on the east side of the lake. 8 a.m.-11 a.m.

Tradition Green Market at The Landing at Tradition. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Shop local vendors for fresh produce, arts & crafts, and more!

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Latin Dance Night with live music by St. Lucie Tropical Jazz Band at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center. Every Monday night from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Will resume on Monday Aug. 12. Doors open at 6 p.m. Free dance lesson at 6:30 p.m. St. Lucie Tropical Jazz Band plays at 7:15 p.m. Special pricing includes $5 per couple in advance and $8 per couple at the door.

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Canoe and kayak rentals at Savannas Park and Campground. $5 per hour, $15 for four hours and $20 for eight hours. 1400 Midway Road, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 484-7855.

St. Lucie River Princess Eco-Historic Boat Tours 1:30 p.m.-3:10 p.m. Rivergate, 2200 S.E. Veterans Memorial Parkway, Port St. Lucie $14-$20. For reservations, call (772) 342-2450 or visit stlucierivercruise.com

Tuesday, Sept. 10

JV High School Football SLW Centennial vs. Port St. Lucie at the South County Regional Sports Complex. 6-9 p.m. Tickets are $5. 560 N.W. University Blvd., St. Lucie West.

Tuesday Jazz Jams by the Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society every Tuesday at the Sunrise Theater Black Box. 7-10 p.m. $5 cover charge requested at the door.

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Everyone who would like to remember someone from the Sept.

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Sept. 11 Remembrance Service at 8:30 a.m. in the Martin Health System Village Square of the Port St. Lucie Civic Center. Anyone who suffered a personal loss on Sept.

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9/11 Memorial Tribute at Indian River State College. Doors open at 8 a.m. with the program beginning at 8:30 a.m. Event focuses on first responders hosted with Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club. The event will feature retired New York Police Department detectives and first responders Al Hickey and Steve Confino.

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“Since Danyiella has grown up with my parents, she’s the same headstrong, confident girl,” said Heddy of her daughter. “But Kaeleb and Sierra have really changed for the better. When they first moved in, both kids weren’t very affectionate and were very closed off. Over time they’ve opened up, now feel secure in their home and are more affectionate. Attending the Boys & Girls Club has only helped them to open up and become more confident in who they are.”

Joan added, “They are good children and we enjoy every moment of having them in our home. The Boys & Girls Club has only helped to instill the importance of education and open their imaginations to the opportunities that await them

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36 • SEPTEMBER 6, 2013 • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS

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A Law Firm of Schmitt, Cambron and Reynolds P.L. pledges to continue working hard for the injured and caring for the community during Lauri J. Goldstein’s absence.

WORKING HARD FOR THE INJURED

Dear Clients,

re al news that I need to sha ressed. I have some person add ly the cal to cifi en spe giv n was tha t er tha ed statement being general, rath . The following is a prepar -one Please forgive this letter for my license to practice law ing Order confirming my ninety ard urt reg Co , e nts rem clie Sup ued rida Flo the of y with you, my val cop a is d circumstances, and attache press which describes my my law day suspension: of my consent to suspend unfortunate circumstances the s tement cus sta dis tten to wri nity a in ortu this opp e you this information vid pro to sen Thank you for allowing me cho e hav ved I . know, I have ser my s from The Florida Bar over the telephone. As you ues license for ninety-one day iss se nts the s cus dis to too emotional spend time away from clie first time I’ve ever had to because quite honestly I am the is this and rs yea ur twenty-fo clients zealously for nearly little background: e law. I’d like to give you a ctic pra to ble una am I e becaus of state case (i.e. a client nst to me signed up an out ow ekn unb input rm fi law my employee of rmation from the case was On November 26, 2008, an in Kentucky). When the info ed , the urr tely occ t una tha fort nt Un ide s. inc ion and fall tute of limitat who was involved in a slip of calendared a four year sta tute ally Sta atic the om ky, aut tuc m gra Ken in pro ed the , t this accident occurr tha d lize into our computer system rea I nt e clie tim the the ise By ployees to adv tucky is one year. r I relied on one of my em erro statute of limitations in Ken s rm’ fi tter ma the of the d d rne dle lea I han e ired. When would hav Limitations had already exp her. In retrospect, I wish I . tle the matter directly with set uld have done so personally to sho I ted r, mp erro atte s rm’ and fi r the of nt of the erro clie l. the nse ise cou adv nt to epende on an employee client to personally seek ind differently. Instead of relying t I was required to advise the s of professional tha e rule tim the the d at late ize vio e ogn hav rec Further, I failed to ich were alleged to wh s ion act my for ility ponsib In short, I accepted full res s. pension of ninety-one day sus a to eed ly agr I and t conduc firm did not prepare month it was also learned that the , me t s ins tion aga ilia int onc pla rec com the an anonymous tants to perform During the investigation of , this by hiring forensic accoun nity ed tifi mu rec com ly ate this edi in e imm I ctic t. oun after twenty years of pra t tha d rne reconciliations of our trust acc lea tywas it thir s ces and o dollars isons. During this pro difference of only $2.37 (tw known as monthly compar ount had a final unreconciled failure to properly acc t the trus and e my , tak nts mis s clie rm’ nd fi with over five thousa t upon learning of the tha t fac the ing lud ice. In addition, inc adv tors my ting fac counsel upon seven cents). There are mitiga client retained independent the r ply with the afte nt com clie ctly the stri ed sat now s pen t records and procedure oun advise the client, I fully com acc t trus s rm’ fi the e prepared and the monthly comparisons wer tinue to be Bar rules. our community. I will con my clients and investing in of e tember 19, car Sep ing ins tak beg eer ich car wh my e day suspension, -on ety As you know, I have spent nin my the of iod per nts efforts during the ate with any clie during practice law or communic involved in our community to e abl be not l wil I , ted to I am reinsta life, however, I am blessed 2013. Unfortunately, until of the saddest times of my one are is s om Thi wh e. of enc all n, abs ldre my period of my beautiful chi d of over twenty years and absence. have a supporting husban e with my family during this tim nal itio add ng ndi spe to ard forw g healthy. I am lookin e to be e your cases will continu ured that during my absenc r as ass t nne res ma ase nal ple , sio fes nts pro clie To my t staff in the same por sup and rs tne p par sto or ent tact our office handled by my compet itional questions please con add any e hav ert you Rob uld or n Sho bro they always have. s P. Schmitt, Kelly Cam Partners Attorneys Thoma by to speak to any of the R. Reynolds IV.

Thomas P. Schmitt, Esq. Partner

“While we will miss Lauri her absence will not affect our representation of our clients in any way.

Rest assured all our attorneys and staff will continue to handle our cases with the same professionalism and diligence that we always have.”

“All of us at Schmitt Cambron and Reynolds will continue to see that our clients receive the benefits they deserve as we move forward during Lauri’s absence. “

Kelly A. Cambron, Esq. Partner “Along with our associate attorneys in the litigation department I will continue to handle the litigation cases aggressively in Lauri’s absence.”

Robert R. Reynolds IV, Esq. Partner

I appreciate your prayers.

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Lauri J. Goldstein

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