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Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer Volunteer Amanda Endres adds whipped cream to the desserts of the students at Renaissance Charter School of Tradition during their Thanksgiving feast Thursday, Nov. 20.

County officials compiling concerns for All Aboard Florida Brandon Zeris STAFF WRITER

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The County Commission unanimously, 5-0, approved a resolution at their regular meeting Tuesday to send written staff complaints to the Federal Rail-

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PORT ST. LUCIE — Rather than open Thanksgiving Day to cash in on added profits, many local stores are going to be closed to stay true to holiday tradition.

Black Friday has grown into an American holiday staple, consistently being the most shopped day of the year, with 92.1 million scouring shelves and enduring long lines to get a deal last year, according to the National Retail Federation.

Thanksgiving Day shoppers lagged a bit behind, with 44.8 million trading turkey time for sale city.

The average shopper last year spent $407 over the course of Thanksgiving weekend, but some business owners don’t care about cashing in by opening Thursday. Kmart is likely opening the earliest, at 6 a.m. Thanksgiving morning. It’s more common to see small business owners stay closed on holidays, though.

“We’ll be at home, eating turkey and getting fat. I believe in celebrating Thanksgiving,” Steve Klaassen, owner of Colorado

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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Jon Bell, associate professor of astronomy and director of the Hallstrom Planetarium at Indian River State College, always knew he wanted to teach science. He just didn’t know, quite literally, what direction he would take. Growing up near the Finger Lakes in upstate New York, he attended the State University of New York at Plattsburgh and received a B.S. in earth science.

“I think I just had the feeling I wanted physical science,” he said. “I thought I’d like to teach geology and earth science. I didn’t anticipate I’d end up working at a planetarium at Plattsburgh.

As part of the Space Race in the 1950s and 1960s, funding was available to schools to purchase planetariums to get students interested in space.

“The State University of New York system purchased about a dozen,” Bell said. “When they got the physical plant, the faculty didn’t know how to run them.

Some shut down. A faculty member at Plattsburgh took the time to let students learn to operate it.

That made all the difference.

“It was great fun to teach astronomy in a planetarium setting, and I looked upward. I would have made a really good paleontologist and I dearly loved the subject, but astronomy was a higher calling.”

Bell went on to get a master’s degree in science education from Columbia University. He also spent two years as scientific assistant at the renowned Hayden Planetarium in New York. He be-

came director of the Hallstrom in 1993, just after it was built, and is the only director the facility has known.

In 1995, Bell began the popular “Skywatch” program on WQCS, the local National Public Radio station. Getting across a lot of information in such a short time has been a challenge.

“With the tag line in and out, I only have 47 seconds,” Bell said.

“It’s hard to say something useful in 47 seconds, but it taught me to edit. Sometimes I have a cliffhanger and say, ‘Stay tuned tomorrow.’ One of my favorite phrases is, ‘as a matter of fact,’ but I don’t use it because it chews up three seconds.”

Bell tries to include upcoming events at the Hallstrom as well as interesting information in the “Skywatch” broadcasts, but he knows that some things just get lost in the 47 seconds. Transcripts of the programs, heard on WQCS 88.9 FM Monday-Friday at 7:20 a.m. and 12:59 p.m., are available on the planetarium website and are archived.

Bell is also known as “The Singing Astronomer.” His “Astronomer’s Songbook” is said to be the most comprehensive collection of space and astronomy-related songs, many written by him. He presents musical “Space Songs” programs to planetarium visitors. He has also served as the singing master of ceremonies for the Treasure Coast Science Fair awards.

“I wanted to be the dancing astronomer, but I’m not a very good dancer,” he said “I’m working up a new songbook for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Songs are a great way to get students interested. I write a

lot of my own songs, with familiar tunes and new words.”

Among some of his cringe-worthy creations are “Happy Snails to You,” “Fungi isn’t Fun,” and, with a tip of the hat to the Mamas & the Papas, “Mycologenia Dreaming,” a salute to mushrooms.

Bell’s courses are not required for a degree and students often take them as electives to fill the science requirement. For those planning to teach science, he said there is more than astronomy.

‘They cover astronomy and a little geology and the processes of science: What’s a law, what’s a theory, what are inductive and deductive reasoning. You have a certain faith that science will help you understand the universe, but as Plato said, there are limitations. I don’t see inherent conflicts between people of faith and science.

“The universe is a grand, wonderful, amazing creation. For people who come in and want to find out more, there are layers to strip from the names of stars and patterns to the mythologies behind them and to the cultural values. There is so much richness in the cultures of the people who told the stories that we can connect with. Then there are modern stories, like black holes, where you can look back in time to when the universe was young. It’s constantly fascinating. Curiosity is in our makeup. We all want to know.”

While Bell urges visitors to come to the planetarium, he also suggests that people just look upward.

“Go out and count the stars and make up your own constellations,” he said. “Asterism is a

John Bell star form that’s made up. The Big Dipper is not a constellation, but it’s easy to recognize and easy to see. It’s an asterism. Calling starts by names makes them like old friends. They’ll always be there. I’m here to pass that along.

The other joy is working with college students. It never gets old.”

The Hallstrom Planetarium is located at 3209 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce.

“Star of Wonder,” a search for the star that may have guided the Magi, will be presented Dec. 5-6 and 12-13. Tickets are $3.

On Dec. 13,”Yuletide,” a concert ‘under the stars,” will feature songs of the holiday season with live electronic music of composer Jonn Serrie.

For tickets, call the box office at 1-(800) 220-9915.

For more information about the Hallstrom Planetarium, visit the website, www.irsc.edu.

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Since last year, tourists have spent over $3 million on bed taxes, a fee visitors pay on stays less than six months, figures released by the office show.

Bed tax revenues hit a low point in 2009, at about $2 million, St. Lucie County Tourism & Venues manager Charlotte Bireley said.

“Since ‘09, revenues increased 53 percent. That in of itself is a really strong indicator of how we’ve bounced back from tourism,” Bireley said.

“The county’s average daily rate (ADR) for hotels has increased significantly over the last couple of years. This is a large reason why our tourist tax revenues have increased and it’s a great indicator that visiting our area is in more demand,” she said.

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“It’s a holiday. That’s just like opening on Sunday for me. I just believe we need to have family time instead of work time,” he said.

Colorado Pawn & Jewelry will be open on Black Friday, though, to cash in on a smaller piece of the profit pie. Klaassen said his store typically notices sales double each year on Black Friday.

“From 9 a.m. until noon we’ll have 35 percent off the whole store. We’ve already got low prices so we don’t do the whole 70 percent off thing,” Klaassen said.

GNC, with two locations in Port St. Lucie and another in Stuart and Palm City, will also be closed Thanksgiving Day. Owner Al Paetzig said he cares about his employees having a special day with family.

“We’re trying to keep it a family day for our employees. I think it’s very important, and it’s getting lost in today’s business,” Paetzig said. “It’s the ethical and right thing to do.”

It’s not just local business owners, though. Many national chain stores are shutting their doors until Black Friday.

According to lists compiled by the Wall Street Journal and Mental Floss, large chain stores with branches in St. Lucie County including, Burlington Coat Factory, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Publix and Home Depot will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Each of those will be opening bright and early the next day, of course.

With large chains garnering most shoppers each year with eye-catching deals, St. Lucie

Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer GNC owner Al Paetzig stands in his St. Lucie West store shortly after it opened in June. Paetzig said he will be having a number of Black Friday deals, including sales on some of his most popular products.

County Chamber of Commerce CEO Terissa Aronson encouraged shoppers to stick to St. Lucie County for deals.

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“Horseback riding on the beach.

Fort Pierce is one of three places in the state to offer horseback riding on the beach,” MacNichol said.

While the area has much to offer tourists, MacNichol said the area can’t speak for itself, so the tourism committee holds courses at Indian River State College to help get the message out.

The IRSC classes are aimed toward those in the service industry to teach them what attractions the area has, so they can recommend to tourists things to do.

“One thing we find is that locals don’t even know what there is to do in the county,” she said. “One of the worst things you can do is tell people there’s nothing to do here and tell them to go to Palm Beach, Orlando or Miami.”

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In August, USA Today named Fort Pierce as having one of the most idyllic, historic main streets.

“Cities within the county have received some great publicity,” Bireley said. “That has generated a lot of interest in our area.

When people hear that, they want to come visit and see it for themselves … that’s been a big reason.”

Bireley said visitors tell her that fishing in Fort Pierce and golfing at PGA Village are activities that have drawn them to the area.

“PGA is a huge economic driver for us,” she said.

The St. Lucie Mets, beachfront horseback riding, motorized kayak riding and the National Navy SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce are also big draws, St. Lucie County

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“Staff finds the report seriously lacking in specific information in St. Lucie County that is reflected in the 25 pages of comments that we have prepared. I think it’s consistent with the other communities up and down the Treasure Coast,” he said.

Martin and Indian River county commissions approved similar resolutions last week, as well.

Satterlee said the board universally expressed frustration with the Federal Rail Administration’s process behind drafting their report.

“St. Lucie County appears to receive many impacts from the project and no benefits,” he said.

Those impacts were outlined in the 25-page document.

“While it appears that some issues did receive a more substantive review — the environmental and navigation issues, in particular — close analysis reveals that specific impacts to St. Lucie County are simply not addressed,” it reads.

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Also of concern is the lack of a substantial study, ensuring local businesses wouldn’t be harmed economically by road closings.

The county comments say that a stop in Fort Pierce would likely mitigate many of the standing concerns, however.

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“This is, for the most part, interstate commerce. This is goods and services going through,” McIntyre said. “Really, as a local government, you can’t really regulate that reasonably or at all.

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Stephen Smith, a Ticket Clinic attorney, filed a lawsuit against the man who beat him in the August primary for an alleged physical and verbal altercation that occurred outside the Port St. Community Center during early voting Aug. 22.

No one was arrested after police investigated the incident, which the complaint — filed in St. Lucie County Court — says Smith was “in fear of imminent and immediate harm.

“Yacucci intentionally placed his hands on the elbows of Smith … as he yelled that he was going to kill Smith,” the complaint reads.

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TREASURE COAST — Florida’s unemployment is low as it’s been since June 2008. In October, the state’s seasonally adjusted, non-agricultural unemployment rate hit the 6 percent threshold. The nation was at 5.5 percent. The Department of Economic Opportunity released its October employment report on Friday, Nov. 21.

“It’s a big deal that we’re finally in the sixes as a region,” Odaly Victorio, communications coordinator for CareerSource Research Coast, said. “That’s fantastic.”

While most of the CareerSource Region 20 — Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties — had higher than average unemployment rates than the rest of the state, Martin had a not seasonally adjusted rate of 6 percent, the lowest in the region. Typically the not seasonally adjusted rate is slightly lower than the seasonally adjusted rate. Martin shed .3 percent of its unemployment rate in the same time Florida did, from September to October.

St. Lucie made better gains: a .8 percent drop in a month, from 7.9 percent not seasonally adjusted in September to 7.1 percent in October.

Victorio noted part of the Treasure Coast’s job gains from September to October are attributable to normal economic cycles.

“It is part of the seasonality,” she said. “We go up in the summer months, and (September to

October) we go the other direction.” Victorio added, “We’re in the sixes finally, but I would feel better if we were in the sixes in August.”

Last year, the CareerSource region had a not seasonally adjusted October unemployment rate of 8.7 percent. This year it was 6.8 percent.

There is a psychological boost for the state getting back to the 6 percent unemployment rate.

In the United States, real gross domestic product, GDP, started contracting in the third quarter of 2008, what’s generally counted as the start of the Great Recession and sluggish recovery in America. Florida’s unemployment had been climbing steadily from 2006 to 2008. When it hit 6 percent in June that year, unemployment rapidly accelerated, nearly doubling, by October of 2009.

Some economists have attributed dropping unemployment numbers in the Sunshine State not just to an improving jobs market, but to lower labor participation rates. That is discouraged workers not seeking jobs, thus not being counted in unemployment reports.

The Port St. Lucie Metropolitan Statistical Area, MSA, — St. Lucie and Martin counties — dropped from 7.3 percent not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in September to 6.7 percent in October. The MSA had almost 197,000 workers.

About 13.200 were looking for jobs. The MSA had the fifth highest unemployment rate in the state. The Palm Coast MSA

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The Sebastian-Vero Beach MSA, which is in the CareerSource Research Coast region, had the state’s second highest rate, 7 percent.

St. Lucie had the 11th highest unemployment rate among the state’s counties. Martin was at 27. There are 67 counties in Florida.

“There’re still a lot of people out there looking for work,” Victorio said. “I see people moving, getting into jobs, getting into new jobs.”

However, she said job fairs are very noticeably attracting fewer and fewer workers. Victorio said there’s hard and soft evidence that employed workers are getting better average pay, too. She said the proliferation of help-wanted signs and overall good economic news seems to have made the local labor force less willing to accept lower-than-expected wages.

“You have a workforce that did what they had to do in the recession, but we’re not there anymore and they know it,” she said.

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“They decided it was cheaper to give everybody a raise, even though they didn’t ask for one, then to keep paying for training,” she said.

The unemployment rate is calculated using a variety of methods. Among them are telephone interviews with workers. Those that report not having jobs and looking for employment in the previous 30 days are counted as unemployed. Discouraged workers — those who are able to work and want jobs, but have not sought employment in the previous 30 days — are not counted in the unemployment figure. Many call this “shadow unemployment,” and it’s inherently difficult to track due to variations for why people don’t seek jobs.

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This is nothing more than nuisance lawsuit that will be dismissed,” Yacucci said.

“I really don’t have the time or the desire to deal with Mr. Smith or those who push his buttons any longer.”

Smith is also seeking defamation damages from an Aug. 23 ABC interview in which Yacucci said Smith should not be a lawyer and was a disgrace as a candidate, the complaint shows.

The suit also seeks to prevent Yacucci from getting back his $10,000 bond for an injunction against Smith and Concerned Citizens for Judicial Fairness that temporarily shut down a website that bashed Yacucci for past mistakes. The decision was overturned, however, in West Palm Beach because the injunction violated the First Amendment.

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ST. LUCIE WEST — With such a high hearing loss prevalence in America, it may be time to get a checkup.

According to the Better Hearing Institute, about 30 percent of those 60 and older experience some sort of hearing loss, and the problem is rising among kids.

An American Academy of Pediatrics study published in August showed hearing loss problems for kids rose 15 percent from 2001 to 2011.

Without getting proper care in the early stages of hearing loss, the problem only escalates, Joe Mutter, owner of Mutter’s Precision Hearing Center along St. Lucie West Boulevard.

“Untreated hearing loss is an epidemic in the U.S.,” Mutter said.

Mutter encourages others to do as Carmela Buhrman did and schedule a free appointment at his office.

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hearing slowly deteriorated and asked a friend what she should do.

“She said ‘Why don’t you try my guy?’”

Buhrman got outfitted with hearing aids and said she feels like she’s living in a new world.

“I didn’t know it was a noisy world out there. I hear things I’ve never heard before,” she said.

“When I go out to get my newspaper, I hear the birds singing. I hear the clock on my wall … I can hear in church now. That’s big for me.”

Mutter exclusively uses hearing aids from Starkey Hearing Aids, the only American-owned and operated hearing aid company, Mutter said.

Mutter opened his business in 2002 after a 24-year long law enforcement career.

He said it was time to get out and pursue his vision of the American dream — owning his own business. Mutter’s brother-in-law had a hearing center in Stuart, so Mutter spent some

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About 12 years later, he has over 3,000 clients.

One of the big things Mutter wants people to understand is that he works to do the right thing and be up front with people about what he can’t do as a hearing specialist, especially considering they may soon be paying thousands of dollars to treat their hearing.

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“That’s part of doing the right thing. Taking the time to make sure that folks understand the level of technology and to understand where their hearing is at.”

Mutter is the only specialist at his office because he says he wants to guarantee people are getting quality and service, rather than risk someone having a bad experience.

“I’ve been a part of this community since 1985. I’m not here to just show up and get a paycheck.”

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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — With over 20 different programs to choose from, Indian River State College has a bachelor’s degree program that can fit the needs of any student wanting to continue their education with a four-year degree. Those interested in learning about bachelor’s degree programs at IRSC will want to be a part of a convenient online information session being held Monday, Dec. 1 from 6 to 7 p.m. To participate in the information session, go to the www.irsc.edu homepage before or during the start time of the session and follow the large blue type for the link to the session.

During the online session, participants can inquire about details on how to apply, important tips on financial aid, important

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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Sarah’s Kitchen is delighted to announce the appointment of Daphne Stewart as the new executive director of Sarah’s Kitchen, effective Dec. 1.

Stewart is an experienced professional who brings many years of leadership in managing and administering large scale feeding programs. As a nutrition program manager and program specialist of the Council on Aging of St. Lucie County, she was responsible for planning and administering the everyday operations of their nutrition department.

Stewart ensured that over 500 senior residents per year received a nutritious meal through six satellite senior dinning centers and home delivered Meals on Wheels.

She’s knowledgeable in grant writing and has also managed meal services for the Council on Aging of Martin County.

Stewart will build on the strong foundation laid by Bob Carey and lead Sarah’s Kitchen into a new phase of development, focusing

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Sarah’s Kitchen would like to take this opportunity to thank their board of directors, Daphne Stewart and volunteers for their great work and for ensuring such a smooth and effective transition.

Please join the staff of Sarah’s Kitchen in welcoming Stewart and wishing her the best for this assignment.

The purpose of Sarah’s Kitchen is to welcome and provide hot nutritious meals to those in the community who are hungry and struggling financially. They have six feeding locations throughout the Treasure Coast. Feeding sites are open from 5-6:30 p.m.

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MARTIN COUNTY — Molly’s House will be dressed in holiday style during the meet the artists reception at Molly’s Gallery on Thursday, Dec. 4 from 5:30–7 p.m. The halls will be adorned with colorful artwork by Rose Crickenberger, Judith MacDonald, Cherylynn Ferrari, Sue Ann Mosley, Marion Mulrooney and Jennifer Benson. Enjoy strolling through the “halls” while enjoying bubbling champagne, listening to live music and enjoying light finger foods. A donation of $5 per person is requested at the door or people can bring an item from Molly’s House wish list (non-perishable foods, paper towels, toilet paper, ziplock bags). Visit http:// mollyshouse.org/index.php/ get-involved/wish-list for a complete list of items.

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MacDonald studied with Susan Clakee, Janet Rodgers, Lian Zhen, Millard Wells and Jean Brenion Jaecks and others, including Ann Munro-Wood in Lake Como, Italy. She is a member of Isle Guild and the Martin County Art Association. She paints at Maryland hall’s portrait and life sessions. Her capture of light and contrast is especially noted in her work. MacDonald enjoys watercolor because of the fresh, crisp technique you can only get from watercolor. Visit her website at http://judithmacdonald.foliohd. com/all Ferrari is a local artist, raised in Fort Lauderdale. She spent her youth diving and swimming the waters of Florida and the Caribbean. Her art reflects the vibrant colors of the tropical oceanlife and laid back lifestyle. Art lovers from Africa to South America and throughout North America own many Ferrari prints and originals.

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Mosley is a native of Martin County. She attended interior design school in Arlington, Texas.

She lived in Raleigh North Carolina for the past 30 years working as an interior designer/artist. Her uncle, Zack Mosley, syndicated cartoonist of “The Adventures of Smiling Jace,” and a resident of Stuart for many years inspired her to become an artist. Sue Ann Mosley has relocated back to her hometown of Stuart and is enjoying painting scenes of Martin County reminiscent of her childhood.

Mulrooney has always had a great appreciation for beauty, nature and art. She recently began expressing that on canvas. A native of Long Island, she moved to Florida in 1978 and began painting in 2010. She is mostly self-taught. Her passion has been in acrylic landscapes, but looks forward to experimenting in many other styles with many different mediums.

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She has also studied colors and the brushstrokes of other artists including the Masters. Her work showcases the beauty of the lagoon, the inlets, the rivers and the ocean. The waterways are my favorite part of Florida. The wading birds are a joy to behold even in the canal behind my house.

Some of her work captures the unique perspective viewed from the water.

Molly’s Gallery is part of the Art and Healing program for guests of Molly’s House. The Gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — On Saturday, Nov. 8, the Meadowood Golf & Tennis Club was alive with excitement for the 15th annual Evening for Education to raise money to support students and teachers in St. Lucie Public Schools.

Full stomachs from delicious food stations of paella, pasta, carving stations, and cheesecake bar didn’t stop guests from dancing the night away with Gregg Jackson & The Mojo Band.

Attendees had the opportunity to bid on their favorite silent auction items throughout the room, with the live auction of mosaics created by students and renowned local artist Anita Prentice culminating the night.

Even with a night full of excitement, the real reason everyone was in attendance was not lost. Guest were excited to hear from Heather Bolitho, the 2014 Teacher of the Year, and Allison Barajas on how grants impact the

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Event co-chairs Mike Henry and Scott Camire are planning a fun event that begins at 7:30 a.m. with registration and continental breakfast generously donated

by Panera Bread, followed by an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start with a four-person scramble format. The Awards Luncheon, sponsored by The Shores Treatment and Recovery, will be held immediately following the tournament. Great drawing prizes will be given out and a highlight of the day will be the opportunity to win a $5,000 hole-in-one prize along with five additional hole-in-one opportunities and additional hole contests.

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All proceeds from the tournament directly support the mission of Hibiscus Children’s Center and its efforts to improve the lives of children in St. Lucie County. The Hibiscus Community Services Office is located in Fort Pierce and houses the Community Mental Health and Supporting Families in Crisis Programs.

The tournament cost is $100 per person and great sponsorship packages are still available.

Hibiscus Children’s Center, founded in 1985 by LaVaughn Tilton, is a nonprofit organization serving Martin, Indian River, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties. The mission of Hibiscus Children’s Center is to maintain a safe shelter for children who are abused, abandoned, and neglected by providing prevention, residential, assessment, and recovery programs. Hibiscus Children’s Center also prepares our children for their future by constructing programs so that our children

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“The grants that the education foundation provides go far beyond the classroom. And it reaches far beyond just the lives of the students and teachers involved and often touches families as well. There have been many cases where a student involvement in a grant opportunity has led to increased family involvement and increase self-confidence and pride,” said Barajas.

Funds raised during the night will support student scholarships, teacher grants, classroom adoptions, and recognition programs for students and employees. This year the Education Foundation was able to fund over $120,000 in grants throughout the school district with the help of matching grant funds and its community partners.

Established in 1990 as a nonprofit organization, the St. Lucie County Education Foundation was organized to provide direct support to the students and teachers through programs not supported by tax revenue. The foundation advances K-12 public education in St. Lucie County public schools by increasing the capacity and resources of the district through grants, student scholarships, facilitating project funding, and classroom adoptions.

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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — It’s that most wonderful time of the year, and the Indian River State College Wind Ensemble and Chamber Winds have a special concert to mark the season. Under the direction of John Southall, students will present “Home for the Holidays” Dec. 4-7 at the McAlpin Fine Arts Center. The Dec. 7 concert, a matinee, was added after the season was announced.

The program has favorites and a few twists, as well. The Symphonic Band will play “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” to set the tone. Then the Chamber Winds will play “Deck the Halls,” ‘O Come, All Ye Faithful,” “Away in a Manger” and a “Festival of Carols.”

If you’re not yet in the holiday mood, the band returns with modern selections that include “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” “Feliz Navidad,” “All I Want for Christmas is You” and “Sleigh Ride.”

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Photo courtesy of John Southall The Indian River State College Wind Ensemble and Chamber Winds, under the direction of John Southall, will present a holiday concert Dec. 4-7 at the McAlpin Fine Arts Center in Fort Pierce. The Dec. 7 concert, a matinee, has been added to the schedule.

Pictured, the 2013 concert. are presenting holiday music in share the joy of the holidays with Herald Angels Sing,” along with many different forms: classical, other well-known carols, you our audience though music,” pop-rock and even jazz.” he said. “We have several newshould be in the perfect holiday The concert will have some ly-arranged versions, including frame of mind. technical bells and whistles.

John Southall, director of bands ‘Christmas Day,’ by Larry Daehn “One technical highlight of the and a new arrangement of ‘Feliz and coordinator of music educaconcert is that we use two live Navidad’ that just came on the tion at IRSC, spoke about the joy market in August. ‘Polar Express’ of doing a holiday concert.

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Tin Fish (East) Live music. 6 p.m.-close, 327 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie For more information, call (772) 879-3900.

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City Limits Sports Bar Karaoke 9 p.m.-2 a.m., 900 S.W. Gatlin Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 3368201.

Fridays

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) 8793900.

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.

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TGI Fridays Karaoke 9 p.m.-midnight. 1775 N.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 343-1981.

West End Grill Live music on the patio. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. 1680 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West.

For more information, call (772) 343-1146.

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Rinelli’s Yellow Tail Restaurant Bike night every Thursday, weather permitting. 101 N. Second St., Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 466-5474.

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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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It was a good day

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Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer Janeieya and Shanieya Harris, both 15, rap and dance to the theme of STEM, science, technology, engineering and math during the Kids’ At Hope STEM Rap Battle at the Sunrise Theatre Friday, Nov. 21. The Harris girls represented St. Lucie West K-8 with three other team members.

The Sights & Lights of St. Lucie West will surely delight shoppers, visitors and residents this holiday season, as businesses and homeowners associations in St. Lucie West deck their halls with twinkling lights and holiday décor Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 6-7 p.m. on Northwest Courtyard Circle in St. Lucie West, just west of the Holiday Inn Express.

Santa will stop by to visit with boys and girls and share in the festivities. Get in the spirit with live musical performances by the St. Lucie West Centennial High School Choir, featuring holiday classics. The South Florida Dance Company will also perform. Warm up with hot chocolate provided

by Starbuck’s and food samples

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CLUBBIN’ from page B2 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 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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Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub Live music. $3 Smithwicks draft and $5 Carbombs. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 7856202 or visit shindigpub.com.

Karaoke and Dancing at the St. Lucie Elks Lodge 7 p.m. until whenever. Fish Fry and more served until 8 p.m. 343 Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie, Fla. 34983. For more information, call Terry at (772) 344-9465.

Saturdays

Vine & Barley Live music. 8 p.m.-midnight. 1680 S.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West.

For more information, call (772) 446-7550.

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.

Good Times (West) Live music 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m., 2096 N.W. Courtyard Circle, Port St. Lucie.

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New floor plans, new clubhouse enhance Vitalia’s active 55-plus lifestyle FOR YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS

TRADITION — Twelve new floor plans and the summertime opening of the Captiva Club amenity center have enhanced the already exceptional lifestyle at Vitalia, Port St. Lucie’s only 55-plus master-planned community at Tradition.

Nationally recognized homebuilder and community developer AV Homes has created 12 new Garden, Classic and Estate homes for Vitalia’s active residents and homebuyers who envision entertaining family and friends in open great rooms and outdoor lanais while enjoying private time in secluded owner’s suites and studies. The new homes offer two to four bedrooms, one-story designs and 1,596 to 2,582 square feet of living space. Plan-specific options such as flex and bonus rooms, two-story designs and double owner’s suites allow you to create your ideal lifestyle within nearly Photo courtesy of Vitalia

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CLUBBIN’ from page B4 Tin Fish (East) Live music. 6 p.m.-close, 327 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie For more information, call (772) 879-3900.

City Limits Sports Bar Live music or DJ 9 p.m.-2 a.m., 900 S.W. Gatlin Blvd., Port St. Lucie.

For more information, call (772) 336-8201.

Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub Live music 9:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. $3 Harp Draft & $4 Irish Apples.

464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-6202.

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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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Live entertainment at V’s Town Tavern 4-8 p.m. Bottomless Bloody Marys and Mimosas, 970 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 800-3239.

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Bogey’s and Stogeys Karaoke 10 p.m.-2 a.m., 1032 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 3377778.

WWW.YOURVOICEWEEKLY.COM The Original Tiki Bar Live music after 4 p.m., 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 461-0880.

Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub Free-to-play No limit Texas Hold ‘em Poker tournaments. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-6202.

Events: Friday, November 28

Live Rock & Roll at Good Times Bar (East) 9 p.m. 21 and up. No cover. 9144 S. Federal Highway, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 337-3546.

Fridays After Dark with DJ Jay Dee at Good Times West. 9 p.m.2 a.m. 21 and up. Drink specials.

Dress to impress. No cover. 2096 N.W. Courtyard Circle, St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 878-8844.

Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub $3 Smithwick drafts and $5 carbombs. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-6202.

Saturday, November 29

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CLUBBIN’ from page B6 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 800-3239.

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.

Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub $3 Harp drafts and $4 Irish apples. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-6202.

Sunday, November 30

The Original Tiki Bar Reggae Sunday featuring 23 Trees. 3 p.m. 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 4610880.

Tuesday, December 2

DJ at Flavors Restaurant and Lounge. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 18 and up. Ladies free until 11 p.m.

Open 7 Days A Week • Lunch & Dinner

call (772) 878-8844.

Drink specials. 529 N.W. Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 8071585.

Thursday, December 4

Ladies Night at V’s Town Tavern 7 p.m.-midnight. Drink specials for ladies. 970 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 8003239.

Sexy Tuesdays at Tesoro Nightclub Ladies 18 and up. Guys 21 and up. Drink specials. Ladies drink free until 11 p.m. $2 drinks until midnight. $5 Jager Bombs.

7159 S. Federal Highway, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (954) 559-7186.

Ladies Love Thursdays at Tesoro Nightclub 21 and up. $3 domestic drinks until midnight, $7 margaritas, $3 well drinks until 11 p.m. Ladies in free all night and drink free until 11 p.m.

7159 S. Federal Highway, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 626-2425.

Wednesday, December 3

Four Play Wednesdays at Good Times West. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Music

by DJ Jay Dee. 21 and up. No cover. Dress to impress. 2096 N.W. Courtyard Circle, St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 878-8844.

Ladies Night at the St. Lucie Inn 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. $1 well drinks, $1 drafts and $2 wines from 11 p.m.-midnight.

Music by DJ Ozmosys and DJ Quake, playing dance music all night. 2101 N. Dixie Highway, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 464-1326.

Ladies Night at Superplay USA 9 p.m.-midnight. Ladies bowl (shoes included), play laser tag and/or mini golf for free. Guys can do the same for $12. 1600 N.W. Courtyard Circle, St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 408-5800.

Irresistible Thursdays at Good Times West 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 21 and up. No cover. Drink specials. Dress to impress. Playing ‘80s, ‘90s and top 40 mash-ups all night. 2096 N.W. Courtyard Circle, St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 878-8844.

Tropical Wednesdays at Good Times West. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 21 and up Music by DJ Lenny C. No cover. Salsa, merengue, bachata, reggaeton, house and Top 40.

2096 N.W. Courtyard Circle, Port St. Lucie. For more information,

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VITALIA from page B5 3,000 square feet.

Two additional plans — the Space Coast and Lauderdale — offer Parade of Homes award-winning designs and bring the total number of available floor plans to 14 at Vitalia.

Vitalia’s three home collections were designed for specific homesites in picturesque neighborhoods, many overlooking nature preserves and lakes.

Each home design offers two architectural elevations, covered front porches, lanais and two-car garages. Options allow homebuyers to extend lanais or add golf cart garages, tray ceilings, and second owner’s suites.

Homes in Vitalia are priced from the low $190,000s and are located just 14 miles from the Atlantic Ocean. Three model homes are currently open for viewing.

Vitalia offers 452 acres punctuated by nature preserves and lakes plus winding sidewalks, bicycle and golf cart paths leading to the Captiva Club, the private lakefront amenity center designed with resident input.

The club offers a year-round

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calendar of fitness, recreation and social activities for residents. Here, residents work out in a state-of the-art fitness center and aerobics and yoga studios, play a friendly game of billiards and darts, or lounge by the resort-inspired pool. Come Sunday, you’ll find many residents gathered at the poolside tiki hut, a weekly party that’s quickly become a Vitalia tradition.

The Captiva Club also offers a cyber café, demonstration kitchen and creative studio rooms.

Outdoor facilities include pickleball and bocce courts, tennis courts, a lakeside pavilion, a Grand Event Lawn with fire pits, and a golf putting green, now under construction.

Vitalia residents also enjoy the amenities within the 8,300-acre Tradition, offering a charming town center with shops, spas, salons, restaurants and entertainment and concert venues.

from Carrabba’s. Don’t miss the chance to get coupons and giveaways from participating local businesses.

Admission and parking for this event are free. Park at Carmike Movie Theater.

After the event, stay in St. Lucie West to shop and dine.

Then, take the long way home and enjoy the beautiful decorations and displays provided by the city of Port St. Lucie,

WINDS from page B1 video cameras to present closeups of the musicians while they’re performing,” Southall said. “We did a sample during the variety concert and the audience appreciated it. We have an entirely new stage design.

Joe Wilson, one of our technical managers, said that we are making it look like a snow-filled wonderland, with silhouetted trees and light-and snow.”

Southall is pleased that the concert is so early in the holiday season.

For more information, visit the Vitalia New Home Sales Center at 10004 S.W. Oak Tree Circle, call 800-863-1954 or visit www. avhomesinc.com/communities/ vitalia-tradition.

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homeowner associations and the business community.

Local businesses are encouraged to submit photos of their holiday displays (including setup) for posting on the city’s Facebook page so everyone can bask in the holiday glow. Email photos to jgrow@cityofpsl.com with “SLW Holiday Lights” in the subject line.

Sights & Lights of St. Lucie West will sparkle from Nov. 24 through Jan. 4.

“We consider it the kickoff to the holiday season,” he said. “It’s the beginning of great things to come.”

The IRSC Wind Ensemble and Chamber Winds present “Home for the Holidays” Dec. 4-7 at the McAlpin Fine Arts Center, 3209 Virginia Ave, Fort Pierce. Performances are Dec, 4-6 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 6-7 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for non-subscription holders and $10 for subscription holders.

For more information, call the box office at 1-(800) 220-9915.

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Treasure Coast Hospice celebrates the holiday season with a tree of life ceremony FOR YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS

TREASURE COAST — Treasure Coast Hospice will celebrate the holiday season with its Tree of Life ceremony in Fort Pierce on Tuesday, Dec. 2, in Stuart on Wednesday, Dec. 10, and in Tradition on Dec. 12 all Tree of Life ceremonies are from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The annual tree lightings are held in partnership with the City of Fort Pierce, City of Stuart and town of Tradition. Locations are as follows: Fort Pierce: Downtown Gazebo at the corner of Avenue A/Indian River Drive.

Stuart: Downtown Gazebo at 100 E. Ocean Ave. Tradition: Gazebo on the Lake, Southwest Meeting Street.

The ceremonies will include a message of hope from Treasure Coast Hospice and musical performances. This year’s event will

include the sale of a porcelain ornament keepsake with the words “Cherish the Memories” engraved on it for a $15 donation.

The holidays can pose a challenge for people who have experienced the loss of a loved one.

Traditionally a time of joy and laughter, the holiday season brings mixed emotions, feelings of stress and loneliness.

At all of the Tree of Life ceremonies, guests may acknowledge their loss by writing the names of their loved ones on a special memory tag to place on the decorated tree. If guests are unable to attend the ceremony, they may pick up tags at the Mayes Center for Hope or the Thomas Counseling Center and hang them on the tree at their convenience.

The trees will be displayed in the downtown gazebos until Dec. 31 (Tradition tree will only be displayed for that evening).

For more information, visit www. tchospice.org/tree.

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Now accepting Reservations for your Holiday Party’s

The Only “Authentic” English Tea Room on the Treasure Coast.

Kayak Rental at Savannas Park and Campground. 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Kayaks will be available throughout for rent. Cost: $5 per hour, $15 for four hours, $20 for eight hours. Savannas Park and Campground 1400 Midway Road, Fort Pierce. For more information, call 772-464-7855.

Snack Time at St. Lucie County Aquarium featuring the Smithsonian Marine Exhibit. Join the staff as the critters in a select number of our aquaria get a special afternoon snack. Education staff will provide information about animals targeted for feeding each day and answer questions about our dynamic model ecosystems. St. Lucie County Aquarium featuring the Smithsonian Marine Exhibit, 420 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 462-3474.

Senior Fitness at Lincoln Park Community Center, noon – 1 p.m.

Lincoln Park Community Center 1306 Avenue M, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 4621788.

Saturday, November 29

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.

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Line Dancing at the Walton Community Center, 7 – 9 p.m.

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Port St. Lucie City Council Meeting at the Council chambers in City Hall. Meeting starts at 7 p.m. 121 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd. Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 344-4296.

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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 older; $10 per class or $32 for 4 classes. Reservations are a must. Oxbow Eco-Center 5400 NE St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. For more information or to RSVP, call (772) 785-5833.

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Feeding Frenzy Tours at the St. Lucie County Aquarium featuring the Smithsonian. 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Join the underwater residents enjoy their morning meal.

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PSL Botanical Gardens Jazz and Blues Night at the Botanical Gardens. 6:30 – 9 p.m. Listen to the sounds of the Fort Pierce Jazz and Blues Society indoors at the Gardens every other Wednesday night. General admission is $5.

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