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PORT ST. LUCIE — It was a special night for Greg Oravec and his family. After months of campaigning, his mission to get back to City Hall came to an end Monday as he was sworn in as mayor. “It was one of the biggest moments of my life. If I had to rank it, it was after marriage and having my kids but right up there with one of life’s greatest moments,” Oravec said. Tonia Oravec, Greg’s wife, said it was special for her and their children to see Greg back on the dais. “I’m beyond words. I’m just proud and elated,” she said. Outgoing mayor JoAnn Faiella gave Oravec a hug and handed over the gavel, saying “It’s all yours” before a packed crowd of about 350 at City Hall. “Thank you for believing in me and entrusting me with this great responsibility,” Oravec told the crowd shortly after testing the gavel for his first time. It was a more joyful night than most at City Hall with Linda Bartz and Shannon Martin also being sworn in as council members. “I don’t care where you come from, where you think you might be going, there is no place better than our city,” Bartz said. Oravec promised to work with the council despite perceived differences stemming from his departure as city manager last year when he entered a separation agreement with the city after he released 85 pages of documents,
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TRADITION — Jack Behrens worked for the Associated Press for many years as an investigative reporter. He left that part of reporting a long time ago. “I left ‘gotcha’ journalism 30 years ago, and I’m glad I did,” he said. “It doesn’t do anything for the soul or the purpose of writing. Too many young people look at journalism that way. The term journalism is almost passé. They want to be communicators.” Behrens celebrated the work of many investigative reporters in his 1976 book, “The Typewriter Guerrillas,” in which he spotlighted the work of Carl Bernstein, Jack Anderson, Seymour Hersh, Pam Zekman and others. He is particularly proud of highlighting several women, who were almost invisible in the realm of investigative reporting. “It was a fight for them to get into investigative reporting,” Behrens said. “They feared women would be beat up or harmed. They wouldn’t give them assignments.” Behrens taught writing at Utica
College, at a time when author Alex Haley was writer-in-residence at nearby Hamilton College. The two became friends, a friendship that lasted until Haley’s death. “He called about putting a course syllabus together,” Behrens said. “We sat down, and I showed him my syllabus. He involved me in some ‘Playboy’ interviews he did. They were selected by the editors, and he didn’t feel he had the background. He enlisted my help when I could help. One was of trumpeter and boxer Miles Davis. Davis demanded that any interviewer get in the ring, I warned Alex. They went to Stillman’s Gym and got in the ring. They went a round and Davis didn’t let up. In the second round, Davis knocked him down and the fight stopped. He got the interview. Alex was that kind of person. He did things that would surprise you. He was mild-mannered and humble.” Together, Behrens and Haley wrote a textbook combining their more than 50 years of experience. That book was “The Writ-
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ST. LUCIE WEST — Walkers in St. Lucie West will soon be able to take a stroll along Cashmere Boulevard to get to and from Centennial High School with the addition of new sidewalks near the start of the new year. The construction, engineering and inspection phase is under way with Milestone Construction in St. Lucie West doing the work. The final approval for the sidewalk, which will run from Southwest Del Rio Boulevard to the Centennial, is set to go before the council Nov. 24. The project is one of many sidewalk installations the city is working on this year and next, due to the way federal grants work, said Port St. Lucie Engineering Department project coordinator Edie Majewski.
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’ll never forget the look in her eyes as we gave her the keys to her new home. Juanita was her name, and she lived in the poorest of poor neighborhoods in Piedras Negras, Mexico. Before we arrived, she lived in shelters made of scrap lumber and cardboard, exposed to the elements and anyone who wanted to step foot inside. Our mission team had just spent a week building her a concrete block house, and she was truly grateful to have been given a secure, safe, sturdy home for the first time in her life.
Jason Vicars and Bill Whitt break for a moment to document their mission trip to Mexico However, what shocked us all even more was seeing the amount of joy and gratitude that permeated her life before we even laid the first block. Here was a woman who had nothing, and yet, she was so unbelievably and contagiously joyful, it was hard to describe. That was 15 years ago, and I still think of her family often. I
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can see her smiling through the rain, thanking our team for their work. We also thanked her for teaching us a master’s course in joy, contentment and gratitude — in short, living life fully no matter what the circumstances. I remember Juanita because, by comparison, I have so much, and I still often forget to be thankful. The upcoming holiday season gives us a chance to talk about the type of joy she had. I like to think that there’s a little Thanksgiving and a little Black Friday in all of us. Thanksgiving says the way to be happy is to remember all you’ve been given. Black Friday says the way to be happy is to buy more things. Nevermind that your iPad mini is only a year old. The new one has a fingerprint reader! Life will be better if you get one or at least that’s what the slick ads tell you every day. Thanksgiving says we have enough. Black Friday says we need something else to make us complete. Thanksgiving says we find fulfillment in life by giving to others. Black Friday says life is all about getting as much as we can from others. It’s a battle inside each of us, and if I’m honest with myself, Black Friday comes out on top on most days. Growing the weed of discontentment is easy. Growing the beautiful flower of gratitude
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takes constant discipline. The battle rages on in our culture, too. Each year, Black Friday takes more and more territory away from Thanksgiving, like an army advancing against an enemy nation. Stores are opening on Thanksgiving again, and many are starting their “Black Friday” sales even now, fighting for their chunk of the $2 billion-$3 billion we spend each holiday season. I have nothing against getting a good deal, but I do think we should remember where true happiness comes from this year. It can start with something as simple as writing down one thing you are thankful for each day between now and Christmas. You could blog about it, post it on Facebook or just write it down on a strip of construction paper. Each night at the dinner table, you could have each member of your family describe something new they’re thankful for, as they write it on a strip of paper and place it in a jar. Then, on Christmas, you can join the links together to form a meaningful decoration you’ll never forget. Let’s take it a step further. Feeling thankful is one thing. Giving thanks is another. Why not make it a goal to express your gratitude to one person each week? It will really brighten their day and yours!
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BEHRENS from page A3 ing Business: How to be a Successful Magazine Writer.” “It helped a lot of students see that they had the talent, but not the stomach,” Behrens said. “Some things investigative reporters do would cause you to have some doubts about their character. Behrens also participated in discussions with Tom Clancy and James Michener on the art of writing. “Writers, like others, get together at conferences,” he said. “We got to know each other and thought we had something to contribute to beginning writers. One thing about writing is to establish a niche. I had a niche as an investigative writer. Clancy was an insurance investigator for his wife. His background was research. They lived in D.C., and his wife got invited to balls with admirals and other, from the Navy. Clancy picked up back talk and that led to “The Hunt for Red October.” Behrens’ latest book is “Camp David Presidents, Their Families and the World.” It tells the story of the presidential retreat in the Maryland mountains that was founded by Franklin Roosevelt and originally called Shangri- La. “I was a signal corpsman in the
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‘I got an assignment, a lucky break for a photo shoot because Khrushchev and Eisenhower were there. I got interested in how this place was chosen and fascinated by the fact that the president had this place.” Jack Behrens 1950s and was assigned to the area where Camp David, then still Shangri-La, was,” Behrens said. ‘I got an assignment, a lucky break for a photo shoot because Khrushchev and Eisenhower were there. “I got interested in how this place was chosen and fascinated by the fact that the president had this place.” Eisenhower renamed the retreat Camp David to honor his father and grandson. Behrens wanted to shed some light on a place that doesn’t even exist on the map, except as a naval installation. “Camp David is so secret and secluded,” Behrens said. “The public doesn’t go there, and it won’t change in the near future. To get on the grounds, you have to have a written invitation from the president.” Behrens used public records to track down how each president viewed and used this perk of the
office. “I didn’t open any Pandora’s box,” he said. “I wanted to write about it with a public stance. The information came from the government and from stories from others. I tried to put two and two together.” Behrens is circumspect about non-governmental uses of the facility. “So many of the presidents had difficulties in their personal lives and in their views of how to manage them,” he said. “It was the public records that interested me. I was trying to show people how their money was being spent. This is public money, a large amount, although I never got individual figures.” For more information about Jack Behrens, visit the website, www. writerjackweb.com. “Camp David Presidents” is available at Amazon.com.
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blocks people from saving or acquiring property and overshadows the dreams of a promised future with present despair born of poverty, violence and hopelessness. Former congressman Gary Franks, was the only African-American elected to Congress from Connecticut from 1991-1997, and tells of going into grade schools and asking young children what they hope to be when they grow up. “Basketball players, football
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players and baseball players,” are the three most popular answers, in that order. “What if you can’t be an athlete?” he then asks. They have no answer. What are they being prepared for? What is wrong with our education system? We seem to be more concerned with what the children are having for lunch rather than how to prepare them to become responsible, self-reliant adults in order earn a living necessary for putting food on the table. The schools should be focused on what made America great and how to build and create independence and prosperity for future generations. It is beyond the experience of these children to consider becoming a lawyer, doctor, accountant or business person. We are dumbing down our children and replacing mo-
rality, values and achievement with the notion that anything is OK provided that it feels good. You need not worry about the future consequences, the government will take care of you. I recently observed a young college student studying notes for an exam. He was focused on five pages of notes that he had taken during class. The list included dates for when the Ice Age occurred and facts about the Inca Empire in Peru of 1532. Upon review of the notes, I concluded that he was taking a course in either world history or geography. When asked what the course subject he was studying, he replied, “American history.” I was shocked since there were no references to Columbus, Washington, the revolution or the civil war on any of the pages. When I asked why, he replied that he thought they had not gotten that far in class. What are we teaching our children? What are we preparing them for? Today we have over 100 million
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n viewing the condition and state of the world and where America’s changing values are headed, it is awfully difficult to talk about business without engaging in both a political and social discussion. After all, much has changed since my school years as the world seems to be heading further away from the values, principles and morality upon which America was founded. Perhaps one of the greatest moral imperatives we face is our need to replace the welfare state with an opportunity society. For every day that we allow the current conditions to continue, we are condemning the poor, particularly the poor children, of being deprived of their rights as Americans. After all, America is about opportunity and individual achievement. Welfare should be a system for helping those who are in need and cannot help themselves. The welfare state this country has created reduces the poor from citizens to clients. It is a disease that breaks up families, minimizes work incentives,
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SIDEWALKS from page A4 “We have projects, it’s just (the Federal Department of Transportation) has to tell us when we are going to get the money to work on the projects,” she said. The city has been applying for federal grants since 2005 to drastically increase the number of available sidewalks, Majewski said. For the year, the city will likely have started and/or completed 13 sidewalk projects. Just eight such projects were completed from the start of the ’08 fiscal year to the start of the ’13 fiscal year. “It just so happens that most of the ones we got are coming through this year,” she said. Marquee Development placed the winning construction bid for $257,000, all of which the city is guaranteed to get back from the FDOT from a local agency program agreement with the state that funds sidewalk improvements for municipalities statewide. The city is required to pay $55,000 for the construction, engineering and inspection services and — $30,000 of which may be paid back — and $24,285 for the design phase, which is not refundable. “It’s not very costly for the city
at all,” Majewski said. New sidewalks will also eliminate some flooding problems throughout the city, Majewski said. “The problem in front of the high school is that there’s standing water, and building a sidewalk will allow us to create a grade for the water to run off,” she said. The aim is to get sidewalks built in areas close to school bus stops first to give students a place to stand in the mornings, so, after the Cashmere project, St. Lucie West won’t see another significant sidewalk like that be built for a couple years, Majewski said. St. Lucie West has far more sidewalks than other areas, so it will take a temporary back seat. Only Tradition, which has them along nearly every road due to the developers being required to build them along with roads, is closer to having a sidewalk along with every road. Some small ones will be built sporadically to fill some “missing links,” though, she said. Most of those will likely be completed in 2015 with areas including Southwest Country Club Drive from Northwest Amherst Drive to Northwest California Boulevard and Northwest East Torino Parkway from Peacock Run Apartments to Winter Lakes Apartments.
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TREASURE COAST — The Indian River Lagoon might be getting some much-needed healing sooner rather than later thanks to a bipartisan pair of Representatives. That hope for help recently passed a vote in the House of Representatives, but 101 others still have to weigh in on their plan, namely the Senate and president. “It’s another nice win for our lagoon and our efforts to clean up our water,” Congressman Patrick Murphy, D-Jupiter, said in a phone interview after the House vote. “There were two improvements to this bill (Congressman Bill Posey) and I were able to include.” Posey is a Republican from Rockledge, whose district covers the Space Coast, which is just north of Murphy’s district. The two co-sponsored the Estuary Urgent Needs Priority Program Act. If passed by the Senate and
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close, though. Celidonio threw two touchdown passes in the third quarter to Antonio Hadden to tie the game at 14-14. Celidonio finished 18-35 with 207 yards and two passing touchdowns. He also added a rushing touchdown. Manatee scored on a 73-yard pass from Drummond to Kavious Price at the end of the third quarter and a 40-yard run by Lang in the fourth. Celidonio scored on a 3-yard run with about a minute left in the game to make the score 28-20, but Central failed to recover an onside kick. Manatee ran out the clock to end the game. “We tried to make too much happen in the first half, but, in the second half, we settled down and executed the details,” Shaffer said. This marks the third time in four years Central (4-6) lost to Manatee in playoffs. Last year, Central beat Manatee 17-15 in the regional championship. Prior to this loss, Central made the regional final for three straight years. “We were close in a lot of games this year,” Shaffer said. “We’re a young team, and we’ve got a lot of kids coming back next year, so we’ll move on from here.” Manatee plays at Vero Beach (11-0) in the regional championship 7 p.m. Friday. ship overseas to less fortunate children. At Sunlight, one of the ways we express our thanks to God for His love and forgiveness is by paying it forward. We are always looking for ways to serve those who need a helping hand, and we would love to have you join us this holiday season in this mission. Visit sunlightcc.org to learn about ways to get involved, or consider partnering with your own church or another nonprofit in the weeks ahead. I guarantee you will be so glad you did! Bill Whitt is an author, speaker and worship leader who is passionate about communicating the timeless truths of Scripture to today’s generations. He currently serves as associate pastor of worship and media at Sunlight Community Church in St. Lucie West, a church that recently built a new 750-seat sanctuary and was named one of the fastest-growing in its denomination. He enjoys photography and tennis in his spare time and lives in St. Lucie West with his wife, Jessica.
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OK, once again I have gotten a bit off track from business, but there is a connection. There is a connection to government policies, since laws and regulations affect the way we do business. So, I would like to make one more point on the subject. It’s been several years, and our political leaders in Washington and even along the Treasure Coast can no longer place the blame on the opposing party or the prior administration for the social and economic challenges we face. The governing bodies at all levels are not delivering on their promises. We need forward-thinking leaders, not career politicians. They need to recognize the root cause of the problems we face and engage in intelligent and honest dialogue in order to, once again, make America great. Let’s not only hope for a better future, let us all act and do whatever it takes to bring back some of the values instilled by our founding fathers. Instead of complaining to your neighbor, become informed and get involved in the solution. Let your voice be heard by attending public meetings and becoming a part of the solution. Learn who your congressmen and women and representatives are at all
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Port St. Lucie sparkles this season with several holiday events PORT ST. LUCIE — The holiday season will be celebrated throughout the city of Port St. Lucie with several events that can be shared with friends and family. Many of the festivities will take place at the Community Center, located at 2195 S.E. Airoso Blvd.; the Civic Center located at 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place; and at the Minsky Gym located at 750 S.W. Darwin Blvd. For more information about these events, call the Parks & Recreation Department at (772) 8782277 or visit www.cityofpsl.com. Winter Wonderland Light Show — From Monday, Dec. 1 through Wednesday, Dec. 31 beginning at 7 p.m. each evening that the Community Center is open, a beautiful light and sound experience is free for those who wish to see this sparkling display. Sights & Lights of St. Lucie West — St. Lucie West businesses and homeowners associations will deck their halls with twinkling lights and holiday decor. Join us
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Thanks to the nearly 4,000 Port St. Lucie residents and visitors who attended the Bonfire & Hayride event celebrating the grand opening of the city’s McCarty Ranch Preserve earlier this month. Those who traveled west to this magnificent property participated in lots of free family fun and entertainment in the great outdoors. Boys and girls enjoyed pony
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MCCARTY from page A25 natural Florida land. The city purchased the property in 2012 and incorporated it into the city limits in 2013, with plans to use it as a water storage and treatment facility to help meet the city’s water demands for decades to come. Additionally, the property will serve as an environmentally-friendly passive recreational area for all to enjoy. Residents and visitors can enjoy activities on both land and water. Trails have been cleared for walking, biking and horseback riding. A lake system
VOICES from page A24 successful “Back to School Backpacks for Kids” and “Christmas Toy Drive” programs, which helped children to prepare for a new school year with backpacks filled with supplies and to experience a happier holiday season. During 2014-15, exciting events such as The Guardians’ Angel Fund and springtime “Love is All You Need” Fashion Show” at Harbour Bay Plaza in Sewall’s Point are planned. Voices OTC also contributes to Guardians ad Litem volunteer recruitment, training and recog-
covering more than 300 acres provides opportunities for fishing, canoeing and kayaking. This property will also serve as a public small game hunting area during scheduled times throughout the year. The city of Port St. Lucie thanks those who attended the grand opening and continue to support community events. The city looks forward to hosting many more family events at McCarty Ranch Preserve located at 12525 Range Line Road, west of I-95, south of the intersection of Glades Cut-Off and Range Line roads.
nition for their dedication. More than 1,200 children in our region are in need of Guardians ad Litem. Although 800 of them are represented by 330 Guardians ad Litem, more volunteers are essential to ensure that all our region’s most vulnerable children are given “a voice.” Voices for Children of Okeechobee and the Treasure Coast is looking for new members. If you would like more information on how you can become a member of this group that supports the hard work of the Guardian ad Litem program, visit www. voicesforchildrenotc.org.
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TREASURE COAST — Most people have fond memories receiving gifts during the holiday season with family and friends. It’s a moment kids wait for each year. Whatever the holiday, the excitement people get as they are just about to tear through some wrapping paper to find something new is hard to match. There are some who never had that feeling before, though. Guardians for New Futures is doing its best to make sure underprivileged have a reason to smile throughout the holiday season, and Black Friday can be the perfect time for shopping for a child in need, Guardians for New Futures president Debbie Butler said. Each year, the nonprofit organization teams up with area human services groups to identify neglected children in Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee counties, from birth to 17 years old, who often have
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Photo submitted by Debbie Butler Guardians for New Futures staff members and volunteers unload bicycles and other gifts for last year’s holiday gift drive. The St. Lucie West-based charity provided more than 400 Treasure Coast kids with gifts last year.
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Debbie Butler President, Guardians for New Futures “At first I took 10 kids, and we got them everything they wanted. Then I said, ‘Well let me get a few more,’ so then I got 10 more and then 10 more. Taylor has taken on 30 again this year but expects to finish the season with 50. “I know it’s really appreciated,” she said. Jack and Bobbi Sopher got on board with the program last year and plan to do so again this year. “We had two foster girls for a year and learned of all the good and bad and sad things that foster kids go through, and it sounded like an organization we’d like to support,” Jack Sopher said. “You can put a smile on a kid’s face instead of them wondering where their next meal or pair of clothes or shirt for school is going to come from.” This year, Butler said they’ve received wish lists that include games, sports equipment, clothes and one fish tank. Butler said when she was a sponsor, she shopped for a skeptical 8-year-old boy and his sisters. “I said, ‘Well, what do you want Santa Claus to bring you?’ The little boy says to me, ‘There’s no Santa Claus.’ I said, ‘OK. Maybe there’s no Santa Claus, but maybe there’s somebody good out there that does good things. What would you want if there’s somebody like that?’ He thought for a while, and he said, ‘I’d want something for Mia (his dog),’” Butler said. She shopped for the boy and his sisters, and the girls were excited for their gifts, as expected. The boy went through some gifts for himself before getting to a few that were for his dog. “He jumps up, and he goes, ‘Mia got presents! Mia got presents!’ and then every time I’d go to this child’s house after that, he’d tell
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — All St. Lucie County offices, libraries and the Oxbow Eco-Center will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28 in observance of Thanksgiving. However, the St. Lucie County Aquarium, featuring the Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit and the St. Lucie County Regional History Center will be open on Friday, Nov. 28 for normal hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Both attractions are located inside Museum Point Park, 414 Seaway Drive, at the foot of the South Hutchinson Island causeway bridge. Additionally, Fairwinds Golf Course, located at 4400 Fairwinds Drive, will be open on Thanksgiving Day with the last nine-hole tee time at 1:52 p.m. and last 18-hole tee time at 11:52 a.m. The Pro Shop will close at 2 p.m. with the driving range closing at
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EVENTS from page A23 Festival of Lights — On Saturday, Dec. 6 from noon until 10 p.m. in Village Square at the Civic Center, you’re invited to celebrate the season at this fun-filled event which includes a kids’ snow zone, live music by “Solid Gold,” arts and crafts vendors and so much more. At 6 p.m. the annual Parade of Lights will begin and proceed down Civic Center Place with a “Frozen” theme. Following the parade, stay to see the lighting of the tree. Port St. Lucie Community Band “Holiday Spectacular” Concert — The Port St. Lucie Concert Band will play all of your holiday favorites on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Civic Center. Tickets are $6 in advance or $7 at the door. Santa’s Calling — Parents can register children ages 2 to 8 years old to receive a special phone call from Santa. On Thursday, Dec. 11 and Tuesday, Dec. 16 between 6 and 8 p.m., Santa will call and ask specific questions about the child’s interests and the presents they’d like to ask for. Parents must complete the registration form by Friday, Dec. 5 and return it to the Community Center. Ambassadors of Swing “Holi-
day on Main Street” Dance — The Port St. Lucie Ambassadors of Swing invite you to dance the night away to Big Band holiday hits on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at beginning at 7 p.m. at the Civic Center. Tickets are $7 in advance or $9 at the door. Santa Claus Visit — Santa will visit the Minsky Gym on Thursday, Dec. 18 from 10:30 a.m. until noon. Children 5 years old and under can enjoy games, holiday crafts, face painting and snacks. Parents, be sure to bring your camera to take pictures with Santa. The cost is just $5 per child. Pancakes with Santa - Children ages 2 to 5 and their families can come out and enjoy a morning of kids’ crafts, a visit from Santa, face painting and pancakes on Friday, Dec. 19 at 9:30 a.m. at the Community Center. The cost is $7.50 per child and pre-registration is required. Call (772) 8782277 to register.
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The musical “Camelot” has such an impressive pedigree. It was written by Alan J. Lerner and Frederick Loewe and was based on the T.H. White novel, “The Once and Future King.” It won four Tony awards with a cast that included Julie Andrews, Richard Burton and Robert Goulet in his Broadway debut. It was said to be a favorite of John Kennedy’s, a classmate of Lerner’s at Harvard, and became associated, in an almost mythological way, with the Kennedy administration after the president’s assassination. The national touring company brings “Camelot” to the Sunrise Theatre Dec. 3. In an interesting twist, the Sunrise Theatre and Phoenix Entertainment have selected Conor Pollack, a fourth-grader at River’s Edge Elementary School in Port St. Lucie, to play Tom of Warwick in the production. Local auditions were held at the Sunrise Oct. 16, with video submissions then being sent to the production’s casting director. Conor has appeared at the Sunrise in “King Arthur’s Quest” and “Treasure Island” as part of the 2014 Missoula Children’s Theatre Sumer Camp. Mark Poppleton plays Merlin and King Pellinore in the production. He spoke by phone
from Rapid City, S.D., where the company was appearing. He said this production had some new elements. “The orchestration is phenomenal,” he said. “They worked with the Lerner & Loewe estates for the changes. The 1960s orchestrations were all strings and sounded canned and homogenized. They’ve brought in Renaissance instruments to enhance the story. For the battle, they’ve brought in drums that give a sense of battle, of what’s happening. “Also, a lot of dialogue was dated, with ‘60s references. They’ve taken the 1960s feeling out of it and streamlined it. It still has all of the same songs and beautiful music.” Poppleton spent 18 months touring with “The Addam’s Family,” and, when that tour ended, he moved easily into this one. He is enjoying his dual roles. “They are completely different characters,” he said. “Merlin is iconic. I grew up with Merlin from the movie ‘Excalibur.’ Being the sage Merlin is fun. King Pellinore is hysterical. He’s so dim-witted, it’s fun to play. He lost his kingdom when he went hunting and forgot where he lived. He roamed the country for 18 years and met King Arthur as a boy, Wart. When he stumbled into Camelot 18 years later, Arthur is King. Pellinor is to King Arthur much like Colonel
Photo courtesy of the Sunrise Theatre Conor Pollack, a fourth-grader at River’s Edge Elementary School in Port St. Lucie, will play the role of Tom of Warwick in ‘Camelot’ when the national touring company brings the show to the Sunrise Theatre Dec. 3. Pickering in ‘My Fair Lady’ was to Henry Higgins.” Of course, the show has some beautiful songs, including the title tune and the ballad, “If Ever I Would Leave You,” the song that made Robert Goulet as star. “Goulet was going to be fired,” Poppleton said. “They didn’t like his acting, but he was a drinking buddy of Richard Burton’s, and he had a beautiful voice.” Goulet remained and the song became his signature. Poppleton said that the production is lavish with decorative, if
heavy, costumes and beautiful sets and lighting. “The directors said it’s a chamber piece in epic form,” he said. “It’s grand. “It’s a big show, a grand show. I’m so glad to be a part of it.” The Sunrise Theatre, 117 S. Second St. Fort Pierce, presents “Camelot” Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $69 and $59. For tickets, call the box office at (772) 461-4775 or order online at www.sunrisehteatre.com.
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Good Times (West) Thirsty Thursdays 10 p.m.-2 a.m., 2096 N.W. Courtyard Circle, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 878-8844.
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Tin Fish (East) Trivia, 6:30 p.m., 327 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie For more information, call (772) 879-3900. 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) 4467550.
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For more information, call (772) 878-8844. City Limits Sports Bar Live music or DJ 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m., 900 S.W. Gatlin Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 336-8201. Neely’s Grog House Karaoke 9 p.m.-1 a.m., 802 S.W. Bayshore Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 249-4195.
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Guided Hikes at the Oxbow-Eco Center, 9 – 11 a.m. Enjoy a guided hike through the wilds of the Oxbow and be enriched by the biodiversity the preserve has to offer. No RSVP required; just show up. Oxbow Eco-Center 5400 NE St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-5833. Friday Matinee: The Rocketeer at St. Lucie County Library, 2 p.m. (1991) Action/Adventure. Starring Billy Campbell and Jennifer Connelly. A young pilot stumbles onto a prototype jetpack that allows him to become a high flying masked hero. Disney, 108 minutes. Rated PG. All events are open to the public and offered at no charge. Anyone younger than thirteen who would like to attend a film rated PG-13 must have a permission slip signed by a parent or guardian. Permission slips will be available at the front desk on the first floor beginning October 1st. Movies are shown in the first floor meeting room.101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 462-2787. Treehouse Time: “Pioneer Games” at the Oxbow Eco-Center, 4 – 5 p.m. Travel back in
time before the advent of the Xbox or iPad, and enjoy some of the games pioneer children used to play. Youngsters and their parents will have a great time enjoying these hands-on activities. This is a free program for children ages 3 to 7 with an adult. Oxbow Eco-Center 5400 NE St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-5833. Food Truck Invasion at Tradition Square. 5-9:30 p.m. Visit and join a big picnic in front of Tradition Town Hall while enjoying food from a number of vendors. Food is cooked to order fresh. For more information, call (305) 612-7779 or visit foodtruckinvasion.com
Saturday, November 22
Green Market at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. There will be vendors selling locally grown fruit and vegetables, plus homemade crafts and wares from local businesses. This is an opportunity to help support local farmers, merchants and economy. Admission and parking are free. Civic Center 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie. For information on how to become
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Jiggidy Jazz Jam with the Rowdy Micks Black Box • Tuesday, December 9 Jam at 7:00, Showtime 8:30 Full Cash Bar Available • Non-Members: 11.00 • Members: 10.00 Corned Beef and Cabbage snack included in price.
Weekly Jams – Where-When etc.: Sunrise Theatre’s BLACK BOX
117 S 2nd St, Ft Pierce • Full Bar avail. PSL Botanical Gardens 7 - 10 PM • $6 Cover, Members $5 2410 Westmoreland Blvd, PSL 6:30 - 9:30 PM • $5 Cover, Members $4
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Guided Hikes at the Oxbow-Eco Center, 9 – 11 a.m. Enjoy a guided hike through the wilds of the Oxbow and be enriched by the biodiversity the preserve has to offer. No RSVP required; just show up. Oxbow Eco-Center 5400 NE St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-5833.
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Tai Chi for health Classes at Oxbow Eco-Center, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Tai Chi instructors Hildie and Hector Ruiz-Puyana will lead classes in Tai Chi for Health, designed for everyone, including those who suffer from arthritis, diabetes, osteoporosis and balance issues. Appropriate for ages 16 and up; $10 per class or $32 for 4 classes. RSVP is a must. Oxbow Eco-Center 5400 NE St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. For more information or to RSVP, call (772) 785-5833.
Wednesday, November 26
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Monday, November 24
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YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • NOVEMBER 21, 2014 • B11 Black Friday shopping starts as early as 7 a.m. Thursday for some retailers. Treasure Coast Food Bank Turkey Drop Off Day at Enchanted Florist from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information about the Great Treasure Coast Holiday Food and Fund Drive, or to learn about starting an online or traditional food drive, visit www.stophunger. org. 10797 SW Tradition Square Port St. Lucie, FL 34987. To contact Food Drive Coordinator Evelyn Miller, call (772) 489-3034.
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Avenue M. The cost is $70. There is a reduced rate for local government employees of $25. These courses feature a combination of classroom work and hands-on exercises. Please dress comfortably as the training will include kneeling on the floor at times. Face shields will be included for your use. Upon successful completion of these courses you will receive a certification from the American Red Cross, which will be valid for two years. To register, please email Guggeric@stlucieco.org with your name, phone number and the course that you would like to register for. Course minimum is four and maximum is 10 participants. For more information, call (772) 462-2560.
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TREASURE COAST — Teams of students and professionals recently competed to design and build structures created completely out of canned goods as part of an international competition called Canstruction. The competition gave local students and experts an opportunity to not only win an award from the most widely known food drive event in the world, but, more importantly, it allowed these groups to provide 2,087 meals for hungry residents on the Treasure Coast. The teams — composed of builders, contractors and students — created giant structures made entirely from canned goods and other food items at the Treasure Coast Square mall in Jensen Beach. The structures were on display from Oct. 13-25 at the mall in the Old Navy Plaza. At the close of the event, the structures were dismantled and more than 2,500 pounds of food was donated to the Treasure Coast Food Bank for distribution to hungry residents. On a weekly basis, the Treasure Coast Food Bank serves over 100,000 individuals that are struggling to put food on their table, to include nearly 35,000 children and 12,000 seniors. “We were delighted to see the energy of the two teams as they built their structures and the commitment the students had to helping to end hunger through their participation in Canstruction. This is the next generation of young people who will be helping us in the fight to eliminate food insecurity on the Treasure Coast,” said Treasure Coast Food Bank CEO Judith Cruz. Treasure Coast Square was actively involved in this year’s competition throughout the Canstruction event. Not only
did the mall serve as the venue for the competition, but staffers also provided promotional support to spread awareness about the event and hunger on the Treasure Coast. “Treasure Coast Square was thrilled to team up with such an impactful charity like the Treasure Coast Food Bank to host Canstruction,” said Sean Carroll, Treasure Coast Square director of marketing and business development. “We always enjoy hosting events such as this, which allow our guests to give back to the community while having fun. Canstruction was a huge success and brought out the creativity in the Treasure Coast community, and we look forward to hosting the event again next year.” This year’s competition included the South Fork Chapter of Future Builders of America working in partnership with members of the Treasure Coast Builders Association. The second team was the Speed, Power, and Manueverability (S.P.A.M.) Robotics Team 180. The S.P.A.M. Robotics team included students from Martin County High School, Jensen Beach High School, South Fork High School, Community Christian, the Clark Advanced Learning Center and members of the homeschool community. Judges reviewed the structures and selected winners in a variety of categories in addition to a “People’s Choice award,” which was based on spectators at the mall being able to select their favorite by texting their choice to Treasure Coast Square. This year’s judges included Patricia Roebling, P.E., city of Port St. Lucie interim assistant city manager and city engineer; Port St. Lucie City Manager Jeff Bremer; owner of Electronics by Design Nick Vlangas; Martin County Commissioner Doug Smith, Martin County School Board member Marsha Powers, and WPTV Newschannel 5 reporter Jon Shainman. The South Fork Chapter of Future Builders of America took home trophies in design and structural integrity, best use of
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FOOD from page B14 labels and juror’s favorite. SPAM Robotics won best meal, honorable mention and the People’s Choice Award. Treasure Coast Food Bank is the largest hunger relief agency on the Treasure Coast, providing 10 million of pounds of food to over 200 charitable organizations in Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin and Okeechobee counties serving those in need. In addition to food distribution, Treasure Coast Food Bank provides numerous programs that not only solve the immediate problems of hunger but help individuals and families gain long-term food security. For more information on Treasure Coast Food Bank, call (772) 489-3034, log on to www. stophunger.org, visit our Facebook page at www.facebook. com/tcfoodbank, or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ tcfoodbank. Canstruction is a unique competition that has teams designing and building structures built only from canned goods. After the structures are built, they go on display in the teams’ local community. At the end of Canstruction, all food used is donated to local hunger
relief organizations such as the Treasure Coast Food Banks. This year, the Treasure Coast Food Bank was joined by more than 100 cities around the world coordinating Canstruction competitions. For more information on Canstruction, visit www. canstruction.org. Treasure Coast Square is an indoor mall with an exterior Lifestyle Center conveniently located at the intersection of NW Federal Hwy & Jensen Beach Blvd. Anchored by Macy’s, Dillard’s, JCPenney and Sears, it also features more than 120 specialty stores including Forever 21, PANDORA, Victoria’s Secret PINK, Teavana, Buckle, Francesca’s Collections, hhgregg, Express, Old Navy and many more. While at Treasure Coast Square, guests can also see the latest movies at the Regal 16 Cinemas theater complex. Shoppers can dine at Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries, Ruby Tuesday or one of the grab and go choices such as Chickfil-A, Cinnabon, or Tropical Smoothie Café. The mall is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call (772) 692-9401 or visit www.simon. com.
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