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PORT ST. LUCIE — Mayor JoAnn Faiella has several New Year’s resolutions. “I expect 2014 to be another exciting year for our city and I believe there are several things we must do to keep our city moving forward to build on the progress we have made in the last couple of years,” Faiella said. Keeping official business in the limeMayor JoAnn Faiella light is priority No. 1. “First, we need to continue thinking about what is best for our city in the long run and not get caught up in the personality issues that steal attention from the good things that are happening,” Faiella said. There’s no denying scandal in 2013 often overshadowed positive strides the council has made to improve the city. Faiella hopes the tide will turn this year. “Did you know that the city council votes unanimously on issues about 95 percent of the time? Our city council is generally united on what the city should be doing to ensure our
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ST. LUCIE WEST — St. Lucie County Employee of the Year finalists had tear-stained cheeks upon learning they were up for the top honor. District administrators and representatives from the St. Lucie County Education Foundation surprised each of the three candidates at their schools last week, bringing with them balloons, big smiles and even larger hugs. “Without support staff, our teachers would have a more challenging job,” newly appointed Superintendent Genelle Yost said. “It really takes all of us to assume individual responsibility, working collaboratively in the best we can for our students.” “The three finalists today are representative of some extremely qualified staff members that we have throughout the district,” Yost said. The Jan. 8 surprise visits were the superintendent’s first as the head of all schools. “It’s fabulous. I love extending recognition to those who deserve it. Each and every day so many of our educators, instructional and non-instructional, do such a phenomenal job,” she said. “It’s great to come out and do special occasions.” Among the shocked finalists was Adela Della Croce, an office clerk at Allapattah Flats K-8 in St. Lucie West. Della Croce joked she thought the big commotion in the front office was district staff preparing to fire her.
Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer Adela Della Croce, office clerk at Allapattah Flats K-8 in St. Lucie West reacts to being surprised by Genelle Yost, St. Lucie County School superintendent and a team of school district administrators who surprised her at her school to share that sheis one of the top three chosen in the School Related Employee of the Year category. Awards will be presented at the annual Night of the Stars at Lincoln Park Academy on Saturday, Feb. 22. “This is amazing. Everything I’ve done to help the children and to make a difference in the world ... It’s nice to be recognized,” Della Croce said. Della Croce has held her position for two years. She served as a substitute teacher for seven years prior. Before joining the district, Della Croce was principal of academics at a local faith-based school, where she headed business and educational priorities for four years. She is a Kids at Hope Treasure Hunter and has been trained in serving
English language learners and students with disabilities. The hard-working Della Croce said she got involved in the career path to spend more time with her two children, who are 22 and 15. “Ten years ago, I became a single mom and the best place to work is in the school district,” she said. “This way I’m off with them, I’m home with my children.”
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FORT PIERCE — Joey Miller, the founder of St. Lucie Battery & Tire, was only 5 when his family moved from Flatbush, Brooklyn to Fort Pierce. They came, as so many did, for a warmer climate. Miller’s father began selling eggs at 5500 Orange Ave. His son took over the small grocery business and a few years later, in 1967, began repairing batteries. “It was a grocery store that sold used batteries and eggs,” Miller said. “Back then, it was dead in the summer time. I had the opportunity to get into something year-round to supplement the farming. If you listen to your customer, they’ll tell you when and where to grow. It evolved from where it was to where it is.” Today, St. Lucie Battery & Tires is a business that recently opened its 13th store, has more
than 140 employees and was ranked in the top 100 independent U.S. tire retailers by Tire Business Magazine. The company operates in St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River, Okeechobee and Palm Beach counties, selling more the 8,000 tires a month and performing more than 2,000 oil changes monthly. Miller said that the path to success wasn’t an easy one. “It was about servicing the customer and a lot of hard work. I never went to college, and I felt like if I wanted to be successful, I had to outperform my competition. I always tried to treat every customer like I’d want to be treated and give every customer a dollar’s worth of value for a dollar.” Nowadays, Miller’s son Doug is the company president and runs the business on a day-to day basis. His other son, Mickey, is a veteran of Desert Storm, and the company is trying to hire more veterans. Right now, they employ eight, but Joey Miller would like that number to grow. “I’m very proud to be an American,” he said. “I think the people need to take their hats off to the people that serve this country. That’s why we’re free. When they
come back, they often get overlooked. We’re working hard (to hire more vets.) If a vet came with the right qualifications, we’d give them the opportunity.” The company is also involved in charitable work in the community. They are supporters of the Humane Society, 4-H, the Treasure Coast Food Bank and the St. Lucie County Fair Association. Recently, they worked with the Philippine-American Society in Port St. Lucie to donate tarps, hammer and building supplies to victims of the typhoon in the Philippines. The company also likes to think ‘green.’ “We recycle cardboard, bottles and cans,” he said. “The less product you send to the landfill, the better.” The company also accepts waste oil and scrap batteries, which they will dispose of properly at no charge. “We recycle batteries to bona fide recyclers,” he said. “If someone has some oil in their garage, we will dispose of it for free.” For Joey Miller, it is about running a business the way he always has. “Our philosophy has remained
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ST. LUCIE WEST — There’s no doubt that dozens without shelter in St. Lucie County stayed warm during a recent new year cold snap thanks to an anonymous duo. The couple, who refused media recognition, visited several area thrift shops on New Year’s Eve, purchasing more than 80 winter jackets to donate to Burlington’s coat collection. The winter drive promises to warm communities, one coat at a time and is facilitated by Fashion Delivers Charitable Foundation. The foundation works with adult apparel companies to collect clothing donations to help individuals and families in need, its website states. The foundation provides the donations to a network of hundreds of local nonprofit agencies across the country that distribute the items swiftly and directly to those who need them most, the site states. Store management at the St. Lucie West location said since the shop’s grand opening several months ago, they haven’t seen a donation on this scale. “I have not seen anything like that. That is just amazing. We’re all blown away,” Ed Day of loss prevention said. “Our community is amazing.” The coats and jackets were to be immediately distributed to homeless individuals in the county, Day said. There are approximately 915 homeless individuals living in St. Lucie County, according to a survey by the state’s Department of Children and Families. The report defines “homeless” as those living on the streets or in emergency housing. Richard Driscoll, who helps operate the Thrift Store of the
Staff photo by Nicole Rodriguez Richard Driscoll, who helps operate the Thrift Store of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Port St. Lucie, helped anonymous do-gooders transfer their donation of dozens of coats to Burlington in St. Lucie West on New Year’s Eve. The coats went to local St. Lucie residents in need. Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Port St. Lucie, helped transfer the jackets to Burlington. Once the store’s deacon learned the couple wanted to purchase the clothing for a good cause, he gave them the coats free of charge, Driscoll said. Driscoll said it was the perfect way to start 2014. “It makes me feel good. Because
I could be out there and it could be me,” he said. “I had a cousin, two years ago who was homeless.” The two also visited five other Port St. Lucie thrift shops on New Year’s Eve, Driscoll said. One of those was Dogs and Cats Forever. They purchased around 20 to 25 men’s, women’s and children’s jackets for $60, volunteer manag-
er Julie Paterson said. “It was a win, win,” Paterson said. “They gave money to our animals because everything goes to the shelter and they helped Burlington.” Paterson, who said the two are regulars, understands their motive to remain anonymous. “They did it from the heart,” she said.
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Fertilizer freeze during rainy season Nicole Rodriguez Staff writer
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The days of using fertilizer to maintain green lawns during the rainy season in St. Lucie County are over. Following in the footsteps of Indian River and Martin counties, St. Lucie County unanimously adopted a stricter fertilizer ordinance in a move to save the Treasure Coast’s dying waterways, which received national media coverage in recent months for its toxicity. Fertilizers containing phosphorous and nitrogen are banned during the wet season from June 1 to Sept. 30. Fertilizer containing the two chemicals are also prohibited during flood watches or warnings, a tropical storm watch or warning and a hurricane watch or warning. It is also banned when heavy rains are expected. “Heavy rain” is defined as rainfall greater than or equal to two inches in a 24 hour period, the ordinance states. The board of county commissioners and environmentalists agree that both chemicals foster the growth of toxic blue green algae, which is a risk to public health. Exposure can cause illness and produce liver toxins. Billions of gallons of nutrient-laden freshwater discharges, along with tons of fertilizer runoff have all but destroyed the St. Lucie River and the Indian River Lagoon in recent years, the ordinance states. “Forty-seven thousand acres of sea grass have been killed to date in the Indian River Lagoon
since 2010, which far exceeds any documented or remembered events in terms of geographic scale, bloom intensity and duration,” the ordinance reads. “It is alarming because sea grass is an indicator of the lagoon’s health, a food source for manatees and a nursery, refuge and a place of forage for a variety of fish and other marine life.” Before the ordinance was passed, the public pleaded for its implementation. “It’s sad to see all these fish and baby puffer fish and seas horses and everything dying because of this algae and the fertilizer is a big part of this,” said Gage Steffen, a young member of the RiverKidz, a group of Treasure Coast children who advocate for the river. Indian Riverkeeper Marty Baum spoke passionately as to why the ordinance is so vital and how it has worked in other areas. “This proposed fertilizer ordinance before you has had no ill effects anywhere in our state, no matter where it has been enacted,” Baum said. “It actually grows seas grasses, instead of algae and the lawns sparkle ... not one lawn in Martin County has turned brown, turned yellow or died because of fertilizer blackouts.” Commissioner Paula Lewis believes the stricter ordinance is a step in the right direction, but added the Lake Okeechobee discharges must be dealt with. “I have a real concern that as long as the releases continue, we will be behind the eight ball,” Lewis said at the Jan. 7 meeting. Commissioner Frannie Hutchinson echoed the same sentiment.
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Staff photo by Nicole Rodriguez St. Lucie County Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky embraces Port St. Lucie ‘River Warrior’ Nyla Pipes after the commission unanimously passed a stricter fertilizer ordinance on Feb. 7. The ordinance bans the use of fertilizers containing phosphorous and nitrogen during the wet season and will hopefully help heal the Indian River Lagoon. “As supportive as I am of this, I don’t want to only vote on something that will only be a feel good,” said Hutchinson, who urged surrounding cities to adopt similar ordinances. “I want this to work.” During the dry season, fertilizers containing phosphorus cannot be used without a certified document showing the soil has a phosphorus deficiency, the ordinance dictates. And fertilizers with nitrogen must be at least 50 percent slow-release. The ordinance also sets up fertilizer-free zones. Those are areas within 10 feet of a pond, stream, watercourse, lake, canal or wetland. Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky, a vocal supporter of the ordinance, said it will help save the lagoon if residents and businesses adhere to the rules. “We have an obligation to find ways to minimize pollution and
to increase our opportunities for water quality,” Dzadovsky said. The ordinance will be enforced by the county’s Code Enforcement division. The county will provide commercial and institutional applicators of fertilizer with a six-hour educational program offered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The course, entitled “Florida-Friendly Best Management Practices of Protection of Water Resources by the Green Industries,” will be offered through the University of Florida IFAS Florida-Friendly Landscapes program in Fort Pierce. Golf courses must assure landscaping practices abide by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection document, “Best Management Practices for the Enhancement of Environmental Quality on Florida Golf Courses.”
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Jail mail limited St. Lucie Sheriff sued to allow inmates jail mail and subscriptions Patrick McCallister Staff writer
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — “General correspondence between an inmate, family and friends is encouraged.” Well, so long as the correspondence fits on a postcard not bigger than 4.25 by 6 inches. Prison Legal News, Lake Worth, is suing St. Lucie Sheriff Ken Mascara in federal court to end the county jail’s postcards-only policy. The publication claims that the jail prevented delivery of its newspapers to multiple subscribers. Adam Fetterman, general counsel for the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office, consented to answer general questions about the jail’s mail policy. Fetterman said he couldn’t answer specific questions about the lawsuit. “I’m of the belief that our facility is safer today — safer from the point of view of contraband
coming into the jail — than if we did not have the postcard policy,” he said. Fetterman said the jail’s postcard-only policy was started in 2010. He said that it was pre-emptive and not a response to a situation. He didn’t offer any evidence that occurrences of contraband, such as drugs or weapons, have declined after the postcards-only policy was instituted. Paul Wight, founding editor of Prison Legal News and executive director of the Human Rights Defense Center, said there’re big problems with that. He said a blanket ban on inmates receiving periodicals infringes their First and 14th Amendment rights.
“It’s pretty common,” Wright said. “What’s sad about this is that it’s been around 40 years that the Supreme Court upheld that prisoners can get magazines and newspapers. We’ve found that there are dozens of jails around that county that haven’t heard about the Constitution.” The Martin County Sheriff’s Office didn’t return calls by press time. However, the department’s website reads, “Inmates may receive newspapers, magazines, books and periodicals sent directly from the publisher or approved vendor such as a retail book seller, Internet distributor or book club via the US Postal Service or private delivery ser-
vice.” The web site offers no information about envelope restrictions. Prison Legal News claims that about 20 of Florida’s 67 counties have postcard-only policies. Fetterman said St. Lucie hasn’t denied inmates access to periodicals. “We are happy under our present policy we are happy to provide numerous publications through our library,” he said. “Instead of getting 120 copies of the same publication, we would have a few.” No exceptions, he said. “Our bottom line is our sheriff has a dual responsibility, to protect people in custody and those who work for him,” Fetterman said. Wright said that unless St. Lucie can offer evidence that the policy works, it’s a sweeping denial of inmate’s rights without due process. He noted that most inmates aren’t convicted of crimes. “What changed?” he said. “How long had prisoners been communicating by letter?” He added, “All too often when facilities come up these rules, there’s a real hostility toward the First Amendment.”
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Staff photo by Patrick McCallister Congressman Patrick Murphy, FL-18, stands alongside Jo-Ellen Darcy, who heads up the Army Corps of Engineers, and the River Kidz, an Indian River Lagoon advocacy group. On Saturday, Jan. 11, Murphy gave Darcy a helicopter tour stretching from Lake Okeechobee to the Indian River Lagoon. River Kidz present were Naia Mader, Sophia Siegel, Evie Flaugh, Brandon Collins, Veronica Dalton, Daphne Dalton, Carly Collins, Kiele Mader and Jack Benson.
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TREASURE COAST — Jo-Ellen Darcy is the latest state and federal official to take the tour. On Saturday, Jan. 11, Darcy, who heads up the Army Corps of Engineers, took a helicopter tour stretching from Lake Okeechobee to the Indian River Lagoon to get a better understanding about the local ecology. Congressman Patrick Murphy, D-Palm Beach Gardens, gave the United States Assistant Secretary of the Army the aerial tour. “It did put it in my mind the challenges we face,” she said in a press conference after the tour. The Army Corps of Engineers’ large releases of nutrient-rich
water from Lake Okeechobee into the C-44 Canal over the summer is still drowning in controversy. Pollutants in the St. Lucie River, which receives that water, had risen to the level of immediate health hazard that prompted the Martin County Health Department to post warnings against contact with the water. About 80 of the signs were posted around the St. Lucie River in Martin. Tests from river samples showed that microcystis aeruginosa, a type of algae also called cyanobacteria, were releasing toxins harmful to animals and people. The water headed into the Indian River. It was blamed for myriads of ecological problems that prompted the creation of the
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TREASURE COAST — Advisories to avoid contact with water in St. Lucie and Martin counties have ended, but if the floodgates from Florida’s largest lake reopen come summer, expect toxins to skyrocket again, environmentalists warn. “It’s beautiful. It’s like it’s supposed to be. The discharges have stopped ... We’ve had some time for the incoming saltwater tide to work its way up to the North and South Forks,” Indian Riverkeeper Marty Baum said. Warnings issued in August to avoid contact with St. Lucie County waters near Harbour Ridge, Tarpon Bay, Veterans Park and River Park Marina were lifted earlier this month following a series of samples in the acceptable range for enteric bacteria. The bacteria inhabit the intestinal tract of humans and animals and their presence in recreational waters is an indicator of fecal pollution. The presence of bacteria can come from storm water runoff, pets, wildlife and human sewage, health officials said. Advisories to avoid contact with Martin County waters near Leighton Park in Palm City and the Roosevelt Bridge in Stuart ended last month. Looks, however, can be deceiving, Baum added. Conditions under the surface still haven’t healed. “We’re probably five to six years away from having a healthy estuary,” Baum said. That’s if the discharges permanently cease, Baum said. The lagoon, which stretches across 40 percent of Florida’s east coast, is known as the most diverse estuarine environment in North America. Before billions of gallons of freshwater discharges were dumped into the water from
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“That’s what the discharges went through. We lost loads of seagrass. Everything that couldn’t run, died. Our conchs, our oysters, our clams, they all died. They couldn’t take the assault of the volume of freshwater.” Marty Baum Indian Riverkeeper May to October, the lagoon was home to more than 4,000 plant and animal species. Last year’s rainy season was particularly soggy, making the discharges greater. The lagoon also generates an estimated $3.7 billion on an annual basis and supports 15,000 jobs. It provides recreational opportunities for 11 million people per year. “That’s what the discharges went through. We lost loads of seagrass. Everything that couldn’t run, died,” Baum said. “Our conchs, our oysters, our clams, they all died. They couldn’t take the assault of the volume of freshwater.” The state’s wet season starts in mid-May. A fraction of last year’s rainfall could spell trouble for Treasure Coast waters, said Mark Perry, executive director of Florida Oceanographic Society in Stuart. “If we get a major tropical storm or even rainfall for a typical, normal year, we can believe that it’s going to happen again,” Perry said. “It may not be as dramatic as this summer, but we’ll get two or three months of freshwater discharges and that has a devastating effect on those resources we’re trying to recover.”
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SCHOOLS from page A1 The finalist added she plans to splurge on a new dress and a limousine for the awards night. Michelle DeGarmo, a health paraprofessional at Palm Pointe Educational Research School at Tradition, was also stunned by the recognition. “I came outside expecting to see one of our teachers getting it,” she said. “I was just in total shock to be recognized by my peers is a great thing.” As a health paraprofessional, DeGarmo performs a variety of health-related assessments with students. She works independently under the supervision of the St. Lucie County Health Department. DeGarmo administers routine medications for students, standard first aid care and responds to health emergencies. Throughout her six years with the district, DeGarmo spearheaded a drive for local businesses to donate diabetic supplies. DeGarmo also reviews student immunization records and also assists with health screening. She holds a degree in medical assisting and is a nationally certified medical technician. “I absolutely love my job. I’ve been here for six years and there’s not a day when I don’t want to go to work. I love what I do. It’s an amazing thing,” she said. Every day is a chance to fulfill her life’s work, DeGarmo said. “I just love helping other people,” she said. “That’s my goal in life, to help people.” Jim McKenzie of the St. Lucie County Education Foundation stressed the importance of honoring employees who go above and beyond the call of duty. “In an organization, employee recognition is absolutely one of the most important things that can be accomplished,” McKenzie said. “It fits in well with the rest of our pillars as far as providing grants to teachers and scholarships to students. It’s a perfect
Staff photo by Patrick McCallister Congressman Patrick Murphy, FL-18, walks alongside Jo-Ellen Darcy, who heads up the Army Corps of Engineers. The two took a helicopter tour stretching from Lake Okeechobee to the Indian River Lagoon to help Darcy better understand the area’s ecology.
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problems. Others’ are approved and simply need funding. After the tour, Darcy met privately with county, and state elected officials. John Haddox — Martin County Commission, Palm City — was among them. He said the visit raises his confidence that federal funding will move up in Washington, D.C., priorities. “Just to have her come down on a weekend and take time to look at it personally was really good on her part,” Haddox said. “It speaks highly of her.” During the summer, U.S. Senator Bill Nelson, D-Fl., took a similar tour, and attended a conference about extensive damage to the lagoon. Later, Will Weatherford, Speaker of the Florida
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“I want to continue this pattern by promoting our city and calling business leaders and telling them why this is a great town. I want to sell this city and the best way to do that is to invite people here, give them a tour and let them see for themselves why we have so much potential.” Mayor JoAnn Faiella Spain, the Bahamas and Morocco. Faiella recently received an invitation to stay in the Bahamas from the Hope Town District Council. It’s also important to shop small, the mayor said. “I also want to continue working with our small, local businesses to keep this city looking beautiful and to make sure we keep our permitting process fast and efficient,” Faiella said. “This is something they ask for from the city, so it’s important we work with them and not just the big out-of-town companies.” The city is also in the fast lane toward extending Crosstown Parkway, Faiella said. “We expect to get our final approval this month for the Crosstown Parkway Bridge,” Faiella said. City safety is also high on Faiella’s priority list. “I also want to make sure our police officers have everything they need to continue keeping our crime rate low. It dropped 19 percent in 2012, and I am confident the number will be good for 2013, also,” Faiella said. “If we preserve our safe community into the future, it will benefit the quality of life for all residents and it will be a valuable promotional tool for attracting new business.” Faiella said she’s hopeful the city will be able to wash its hands of its biggest financial burden. “Digital Domain is a financial drag on the city and we need to continue looking for someone to offset those costs for us as much as possible,” Faiella said.
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MARTIN COUNTY — Treasure Coast Bike Fest sponsored by Craig Goldenfarb, P.A., WAVE FM and Treasure Coast Harley revs into town on Sunday, Feb. 9. This year the venue will be at the new Memorial Park in downtown Stuart. A beautiful location to rest and relax with cool breezes from the beautiful landscape while you listen to great music, enjoy delicious food and good company. The day will start with a poker run with a shotgun start throughout Martin and St Lucie counties. Check the website for times and locations. There is a cash prize for the best hand. This year the Treasure Coast Bike Fest will feature a tattoo contest hosted by Twisted Images Tattoos, a bike show and a variety of vendors. There is a raffle for a Treasure
Coast Harley 2014 Denim Dyna Street Bob complete with a ramp free trailer donated by Ramp Free Motorcycle Trailers being raffled this year. Tickets are $20 and the raffle winner does not have to be present to win. Tickets may be purchased online at www.treasurecoastbikefest.com or at Treasure Coast Harley or The ARC of Martin County. All proceeds from this event and the raffle go toward programs and services provided by the ARC of Martin County to assist children and adults with developmental disabilities to achieve their fullest potential. For more than 50 years, the ARC of Martin County — through education, awareness and advocacy — has given hope to hundreds of individuals with its focus on “ability,” rather than “disability.” For more information, please call (772) 283-2525 or go to www. treasurecoastbikefest.com
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HISTORICAL from page A22 dia centers. The gift, valued at $2,750, was a joint effort of the Lions Club, which raised the seed money, and the historical society, which provided the books and DVDs at cost. Both organizations have worked together for some time to bring this project to fruition, noting that they strongly support our public schools’ mission of quality education.
The books and DVDs commemorate Port St. Lucie’s 50th Anniversary, which took place April 27, 2011. The next challenging project for the society is to raise significant funds to place the history book in certain classrooms in the district. Contributions for the project can be made through the society’s website, pslhistory.org/wish. html, by calling (772) 337-5698 or by mail to P.O. Box 7146, Port St. Lucie, FL 34985.
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FORT PIERCE — The musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” is not your mother’s spelling bee. While the show is about a bunch of adolescents in a spelling bee, any resemblance to the competitions you remember from childhood is purely an accident. This is a spelling bee for the quirky, the unusual and the eccentric. Indian River State College’s performing arts department brings the Tony-winning musical to life Jan. 16-19 at the McAlpin Fine Arts Center on the Fort Pierce campus. Department head and director David Moberg took time out from his winter break to speak about why he chose the show and about some of its unusual characteristics. “We were trying to get a musical with a small cast,” he said. “We knew we were doing ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ (in February) and we wanted a smaller musical, so we could do two. We also wanted something new.” The show is about a group of adolescents trying to gain recognition for their achievements while dealing with teen angst and a set of rather strange judges. In the Broadway show, some members of the audience were also involved. This is true at IRSC, as well. “There will absolutely be audience participation,” Moberg said, “The show depends on jokes established by the cast and the device extends to the audience. It’s a fairly well-integrated show.” Audience members will have the opportunity have a brief interview in the lobby before the show. Based on the interviews,
Photo courtesy of Rebecca Shearer Indian River State College students present the Tony-winning musical, ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,’ Jan. 16-19 at the McAlpin Fine Arts Center. From left, Jernie Talles-Millan, Michael Hurst, Brennan Monaco, Alyssa Gonzalez, Lindsey Mercado, Chris Harris, Bria Wheeler, Corey Toussaint. four or five people will be selected to come on stage. They will not know who they are until the play has begun. Moberg said that the show is really for adult audiences, in spite of the spelling bee setting.
“Some of the humor is silly and quirky,” he said. “It ranges from stupid to sophisticated. I don’t think little kids would get it.” Moberg has made a change to the struc-
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Vine & Barley Live music. 6 p.m.10 p.m. 1680 S.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 446-7550.
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Tin Fish (East) Live music. 6 p.m.-9 p.m., 327 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie For more information, call (772) 879-3900. Bogey’s and Stogeys Karaoke 8 p.m.-2 a.m., 1032 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 3377778. West End Grill Live music on the patio. 6 p.m.-10 p.m. 1680 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 343-1147. Rinelli’s Yellow Tail Restaurant Classic car show last Friday of every month, weather permitting. 5 p.m.-9 p.m. 101 N. Second St., Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 466-5474. Good Times (West) Live music 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m., 2096 N.W. Courtyard Circle, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 878-8844. City Limits Sports Bar Live mu-
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Gatlin Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 3368201. Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub Live music 9:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m., 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-6202. The Original Tiki Bar Live music after 5 p.m., 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 461-0880.
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CIRCUS, Circus and more Circus in Tradition, next to the former Welcome Center. Tradition and WestFest are hosting the Walker International Events, CIRCUS, Circus, and more Circus. Show is 90 minutes, jam packed with thrills, chills, laughter, and animals. Cousin Grumpy and his Pork Chop Revue is back by popular demand. Showtimes are 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Free children’s tickets can be found at local businesses in Tradition or online at www.walkerinternationalevents.com.
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to the public at no charge. Arbor Day holds a long tradition and special place in the hearts of many individuals. Although the rest of the country celebrates Arbor Day on the fourth Friday in April, the third Friday in January is the official date of Florida Arbor Day, due to the state’s subtropical climate. The ceremony will begin with a prayer blessing the tree, followed by a recitation of an Arbor Day poem, and the reading of names of loved ones being memorialized. A tree will then be planted in the Gardens, identified with a plaque, commemorating its year of planting. The community is invited to remember those who passed, honor a living legend or celebrate a life event with participation in the remembrance tree program. The minimum donation of $25 will include a reading during the ceremony and permanent recording in a Book of Remembrance, located for viewing in the Gardens’ Pavilion. Download a Remembrance Day Registration at www.cityofpsl.com or pick one up at the Botanical Gardens. Forms and donation checks can be dropped off or mailed to the Gardens. There is
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Seductive Saturdays at Flavors Restaurant and Lounge. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ladies get in free all night and ladies in groups of five get a free bottle. 529 N.W. Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 807-1585. Ladies Night at 2nd Street Bistro. 9 p.m. Ladies well drinks and domestic drafts are $1. Shots of Purple MF and Sex on the Beach are $2. 122 North St., Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 293-9191.
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CIRCUS, Circus and more Circus in Tradition, next to the former Welcome Center. Tradition and WestFest are hosting the Walker International Events, CIRCUS, Circus, and more Circus. Show is 90 minutes, jam packed with thrills, chills, laughter, and animals. Cousin Grumpy and his Pork Chop Revue is back by popular demand. Showtimes are 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Free children’s tickets can be found at local businesses in Tradition or online at www.walkerinternationalevents.com. Family Fun Day Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. at Whispering Pines Park. Noon-4 p.m. Admission is free. The Parks & Recreation Department and the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Committee of St. Lucie County invite you to celebrate one of history’s greatest leaders by enjoying some wholesome food, entertainment and more. Included in the day’s festivities will be bounce houses, kids’ activities, music, food, and a “march through the park.” 800 S.W. Darwin Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 878-2277.
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Grand Opening of the Humane Society’s new St. Lucie West shelter 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring the whole family and celebrate this long-awaited addition to the community with a tour of the facility, located on 4.25 acres of land. There will be fun for everyone, with face painting, music, food vendors and a raffle for an engraved memorial brick to be installed at the entrance to the new shelter, a value of $100. Bring your own pet for a Blessing of the Animals at 11 a.m., and visit our Mobile Adoption Unit to see even
more of our adoptable pets. Pet licensing for Port St. Lucie residents will also be available. 8890 N.W. Glades Cut-Off Road, Port St. Lucie. For directions to the new shelter or for more information, please call (772) 801-8564 or email Rita Hart, at ritahart@hsslc. org. Square Dancing at Walton Community Center. 6-10 p.m. 11090 Ridge Ave., Port St. Lucie. For more information, contact Michael Doughty at (772) 631-2184. Port St. Lucie Green Market at the Civic Center 8:30 a.m.1 p.m. Rain or shine. Shop for locally grown fruits and vegetables, fresh baked goods, arts and crafts, unique gift ideas and more. Admission and parking are always free. 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 807-4499. Suncoast Gun Show at the Havert L. Fenn Center. 9 a.m.5 p.m. Adults $8. Kids 12 and under free, but must be accompanied by an adult. Free Parking. 2000 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 462-1521 or visit www.suncoastgunshows.com
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CIRCUS, Circus and more Circus in Tradition, next to the former Welcome Center. Tradition and WestFest are hosting the Walker International Events, CIRCUS, Circus, and more Circus. Show is 90 minutes, jam packed with thrills, chills, laughter, and animals. Cousin Grumpy and his Pork Chop Revue is back by popular demand. Showtimes are 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Free children’s tickets can be found at local businesses in Tradition or online at www.walkerinternationalevents.com. Tradition Green Market at The Landing at Tradition. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Shop local vendors for fresh
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Monday, Jan. 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Ecumenical Memorial Service sponsored by the Caribbean American Cultural Group, 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church. Main speaker will be nationally-renowned Dr. Wintley Phipps.
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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. 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 807-4488. 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) 4847855. 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
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Domestic violence awareness and bipartisanship’s common denominator
director of the National Network to End Domestic Violence, reminded listeners that domestic violence crosses all lines — race, gender, age, ethnicity, geography and socio-economic status. Congressman Patrick Murphy, D-Florida, who represents District 18 where SafeSpace offices and shelters are located, also spoke: “We as a society have a responsibility to protect the most vulnerable among us. A woman is battered every 15 seconds in our country. Behind this harrowing statistic is a sister, a mother, a daughter. This isn’t just a woman’s issue. It’s a family issue, a community issue, an economic issue, and a moral issue.” But the light bulb went off in Borowicz’s head when Republican Congressman Ted Poe from Texas proudly displayed his
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TREASURE COAST — For a woman who advocates for domestic violence awareness and prevention on a daily basis, SafeSpace CEO Jill Borowicz thought she had conceived of every compelling way to get the message out. During her trip to Washington, D.C., in October, as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, she was delighted to hear a new perspective on the topic of domestic violence. While participating in U.S. House of Representatives Congressional Special Order Hour on Capitol Hill, Borowicz was witness to representatives from both sides of the political aisle giving compelling and heartfelt speeches. Representative Donna Edwards, D-Washington, D.C., former co-founder and first executive
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FORT PIERCE — The Indian River State College Performing Arts Academy provides the highest quality arts instruction to community children and teens (3-17) by offering culturally enriching, entertaining and engaging classes to expand their artistic development. Find out about all the opportunities this program offers at the Performing Arts Academy Open House and Registration event on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 4-6 p.m., at the McAlpin Fine Arts Center on the IRSC Main Campus at 3209 Virginia Ave. in Fort Pierce. Some of the programs offered to students include: • Youth Musical Theatre — Students participating in this workshop will have an opportunity to share their talents and experience the joy of performing. This semester the Performing Arts Academy Youth Musical Theatre program students will be performing Oklahoma, Jr. April 25 and 26. • Music Lessons — Private music instruction is available in voice,
piano, strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion. • Group Vocal Class — This class establishes the basic fundamentals of vocal technique through demonstration and student performance. • Visual Arts — A drawing studio for young artists ages 8-13. • Group Music Lessons — This class establishes the basic fundamentals of music technique through demonstration and student performance. • Theatre Workshops — This technical workshop is a class designed to introduce young actors to various forms of acting situations. Those interested in enrolling their children should be sure to attend the event to ensure placement in programs of interest, as classes fill quickly. There is a one-time $25 registration fee for the Performing Arts Academy. For more information on the program and the cost of Performing Arts Academy programs, call 1-(866)-792-4772 or visit www.irsc. edu.
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POLO CHARITY EVENT Polo Clinic - Polo Match
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PORT ST. LUCIE — The Roseann Gregory Cancer Foundation will present “Bella Notte, an Evening in Italy,” on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 6:30 p.m. till midnight, at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center and will feature nationally renowned music impersonators “The Rat Pack & Friends.” The Rat Pack & Friends is a celebration of a yesteryear where Vegas was Vegas and the Rat Pack ruled the strip. In this hour and a half performance, Frank and the boys will wind back the clock and remember the good old Vegas days while performing classic Rat Pack hits from the libraries of Frank, Dino and Sammy. The evening will also include a four-course gourmet Italian dinner featuring Tutto Fresco’s Chef Pasquale LaMar and Dominick’s Catering, a live auction, DJ and dancing. Tickets are $150 per person or a table of 10 for $1,500. Reservations may be made on line at www.roseanngregory.org. The event is presented by The Roseann Gregory Cancer Founda-
tion and proceeds will benefit local cancer education, prevention and research organizations. Roseann Gregory Cancer Foundation president and founder Mary Melber is confident this event will be the talk of the town this season. “Bringing in a nationally renowned entertainment group brings this event to an entirely new level,” said Melber. “We’ve always had wonderful local DJ’s, bands and entertainment and have had very successful events. But this year we decided to go with a national act and The Rat Pack and Friends is extremely popular.” They also moved the event to the Port St. Lucie Civic Center. “We’ve been blessed with mostly sold out events in the past, so we decided to have this one at a larger facility in order to accommodate the large crowd we’re expecting.” The evening will begin with cocktails from 6:30-7:30 p.m., followed by dinner. Dancing and entertainment will continue throughout
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TREASURE COAST — The community has come together to help provide the Y with a new roof and restored landscaping. The Y celebrated with a ribbon cutting and a breakfast for the community. On Tuesday, Jan. 7, the YMCA of the Treasure Coast welcomed the community for a breakfast and ribbon-cutting to thank them for support that provided a new
roof for part of the building at the Y’s flagship location on Monterey Road in Stuart. The roof was severely deteriorated due to faulty installation from a roofing company that has since gone out of business. Unfortunately, the Y’s insurance company denied their claim to replace the damaged metal roof due to the defective installation. With a need greater than they could financially support, the Y launched the “Raise the Roof” capital campaign in January
2013 in order to obtain the funds needed for the repair. The goal for Phase 1 of the roof repair project was $75,000. The goal was met on April 4, when Seacoast Bank came through with a donation of $5,000 towards the project. The ribbon cutting was delayed so that the Y could showcase additional improvements to the facility. One such enhancement was the beautification project for the front and sides of the building. The project was spear-headed by Jesse Jerome, a 16 year-old
Y member and a boy scout. “This project was a great project to do,” said Jerome. “I hope the YMCA members appreciate the new, restored look of the YMCA as they walk in. I appreciate all the hard work that was done in order to bring everybody together to complete this project.” Jerome is trying to become an Eagle Scout, the highest rank that a scout can earn. He explained that boy scouts have to
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the evening. A live auction will take place with such items up for bid as vacation packages, theme park tickets and more. The event is semi-formal. For reservations, go to www.RoseannGregory.org or mail check to: The Roseann Gregory Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 880785, Port St. Lucie, FL 34977 or call 1-800- 689-6043 for more information. The Port St. Lucie Civic Center is located at 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952. Sponsors of the event include Martin Health Systems, VGTI Florida, Coggin BMW; Florida Power & Light; Tutto Fresco, Mutter’s
Hearing, Premier Wellness; SunTrust; Treasure Coast Ear, Nose and Throat; DeVries Moving and Storage; Premier Beverages; FC Edge; Dr. Lee Plastic Surgery; US Merchant Services; Vivid Spa and Hair Salon; DiMichelli’s Catering; Treasure Coast Recovery; Dr. Rafick-Pierre Sekaly; South Florida Radiation Oncology; Leonard S. Villafranco P.A.; and Luminaries/ Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers. The Roseann Gregory Cancer Foundation is a local 501(c) 3 notfor-profit organization. Proceeds from previous years’ events have been donated to Martin Health
Pictured is the Roseann Gregory Board of Directors. Front row, from left Danielle Visconte and Mary Melber; back row, from left Rita Markowitz, Darlene McNeal, Tammy Sutcliffe and Jeannette Weiss.
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GALA from page B12 Foundation, The HANDS Clinic St. Lucie County and VGTI Florida. All funds have been designated for cancer patient treatment, prevention and education or cancer research. For more information about the Roseann Gregory Cancer Foundation, please call 1-800 689-6043 or email Fundingacure@RoseannGregory.org. Find them on Facebook at The Roseann Gregory Cancer Foundation, Inc. or visit their website www.roseanngregory.org. The Roseann Gregory Cancer foundation – Committed to Funding a Cure. The Roseann Gregory Cancer
foundation’s purpose is to create a higher level of awareness about cancer treatment options along with a greater understanding of cancer prevention tips. The Foundation will also provide knowledge of and support for clinical trials and research studies to fight cancer. Foundation members believe that by working with research institutions and other foundations, they can play a part in bringing an end to the devastation of this dreaded disease. The Board of Directors of The Roseann Gregory Cancer Foundation includes Mary Melber, Dayna Izzo, Rita Markowitz, Darlene McNeal, Tammy Sutcliffe, Danielle Visconte and Jeannette Weiss.
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SAFESPACE from page B14 “As a society, we must continue to recognize the serious threat that domestic violence poses and force this issue out of the shadows. Batterers are deadly serious and our community must be, too. Education and understanding of the issue and its impact on the lives of our friends, family members and neighbors is paramount to efforts to both eliminate domestic violence in the future and help today’s victims become tomorrow’s survivors.” If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, call the 24-hour hotline at 800-500-1119. For more information, to volunteer or to register for the Every Woman is My Sister event visit safespacefl.org or facebook.com/safespacefl.
YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • JANUARY 17, 2014 • B15 Four things to know about domestic violence • One in every three woman will become a victim in her lifetime. • On average, four women die every day in America at the hands of someone they love and with whom they have an intimate relationship. • Domestic violence is not just physical abuse. It can take many forms, including verbal, sexual, emotional, financial and psychological abuse. • Domestic violence affects every part of your community, regardless of age, race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation or socio-economic status. SafeSpace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates programs in Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties where
families can escape to a safe environment. SafeSpace offers victims of domestic violence safety, support, and education to empower them and provide the assistance necessary for them to set a positive direction and gain control over their own lives. Shelter facilities for victims are located in Martin and Indian River counties and serves victims throughout the Treasure Coast. SafeSpace offers services to all victims of domestic violence and their dependents regardless of race, gender, age, religion, political belief, national origin, immigration status, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation or language spoken. To learn more about SafeSpace, please visit www.safespacefl.org, call (772) 223-2399 or connect with SafeSpace on Facebook at www. facebook.com/safespacefl.
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YMCA from page B11 do community projects in order earn this rank. “It helps you learn how to be a leader and how to plan a major project. It teaches you how to communicate with others to get something done. It teaches you how to be an adult.” Florida Exotic Enterprises Landscaping and Irrigation generously donated all the plants for the project, while Mulch and More Landscape Products provided the soil and mulch. Jerome’s mother, father, brother along with
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