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TREASURE COAST — On an evening when wins and losses seemed to matter less, the St. Lucie Mets trounced the Brevard County Manatees 9-3 at Holman Stadium in Historic Dodgertown. The two teams played in front of a crowd of 5,915 on Jackie Robinson Day, honoring the legend who broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier in 1947. MiLB President Pat O’Conner took to the microphone before the game and thanked the teams for agreeing to play in the second straight Jackie Robinson Day game in Vero Beach. “I have very special feelings about this place, so it’s very nice to be back and to be home, and I welcome all of you to your stadium here, to Holman Stadium at Historic Dodgertown,” he said.
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Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer The St. Lucie Mets are announced prior to the start of the Jackie Robinson commemorative game Wednesday, April 15 at Dodgertown in Vero Beach against the Brevard Manatees,t Jackie Robinson, who wore No. 42 as a Brooklyn Dodger is credited for being the first player to break the color barrier in the late 1940s and trained on that very field in Vero Beach during Spring Training.
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PORT ST. LUCIE — Port St. Lucie officials are using more than 800 survey responses to get a better grasp of whether the residents’ visions match up with the city’s current strategic plan. City staff sent the survey to those who currently subscribe to the city’s newsletter, so the PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID FORT PIERCE, FL PERMIT NO. 248 ECRWSS
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affordability, including housing, was a reason; and climate got 61 percent. Coming last place was living in a diverse population at 14 percent. People were also asked to indicate what Port St. Lucie’s success in five years would be predicated on. Crosstown Parkway Bridge completion, which appears to well on its way, unless environmentalists’ lawsuits create some sort of hubbub along the way, led with
67.1 percent agreeing. Debt reduction was the other big ticket with 60.3 percent of respondents wanting the city to reduce the city’s $900 million-plus debt. Mayor Greg Oravec said it wasn’t a surprise to see those lead the way. For the city to be successful, Oravec said he and others need
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PORT ST. LUCIE — City officials are likely just as fed up with the ongoing City Center fiasco as anyone, and they are tackling the issue from multiple fronts. Of the 38 parcels in the City Center planned unit development, 22 are owned by Lily Zhong, who has dodged city officials since buying them for $500,000 in 2013 from George De Guardiola. Bridget Kean, Community Redevelopment Agency director, said the city’s stance is that the purchase was illegal, which would open the door for the land to be conveyed to another buyer through an auction or other legal means. “The matter in which it occurred is in violation of the redevelopment agreement,” Keane said. It would cost $14.7 million for someone to purchase tax
Port St. Lucie City Center owner Lily Zhong has been absent from the progress she presented to take place . Zhong owes the city $14.7 million in back payments
certificates on all 22 parcels Kean said. In June, Zhong’s spokesman, Sam Yates, sent city officials artist renditions of Zhong’s vision for a downtown and international trade center, along with a list of projections that included a 200-room hotel, 1080 residential units and 1.5 million square feet of business development. Zhong originally said she would present her plan to the council in August but flaked out multiple times. City manager Jeff Bremer has said Zhong’s plans won’t be approved until she pays the back taxes she owes, which have totaled about $13.4 million after she missed the March 31 deadline on a $2 million payment. Assistant city attorney Azlina Goldstein Siegel said the city has secured outside legal counsel to help figure out what legal avenues to take. The city
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ever, parents must sign health-department forms that state their agreement to the unvaccinated children being barred from schools when there are reported cases of communicable diseases they’re not vaccinated against. “The preventative measure is vaccination, and, again we encourage vaccination,” Genelle Z. Yost, superintendent of the St. Lucie Schools, said at the same press conference. In 2000 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and National Institutes of Health declared measles eliminated from the United States due to programs such as Vaccines for Children. “Eliminated” meaning that there was an absence of continuous disease transmission for 12 months. The virus is believed to be no longer endemic in the States. However, unvaccinated travelers regularly bring measles to the nation. Since 2000, there have been as few as 37 cases in the nation. That was in 2004. In 2014, there were 668. Worldwide, about 20 million a year contract measles, and 146,000 die from complications.
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Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer Young fans watch and cheer the on-field play between the St. Lucie Mets and the Brevard Manatees during the Jackie Robinson commemorative game Wednesday, April 15 at Dodgertown in Vero Beach.
ROBINSON from page A1 “We hope to bring this to you for many years to come.” The Mets put the game out of reach early, scoring eight runs in the second inning. Mets right fielder Victor Crusado got the rally going, hitting a single and scoring shortstop Amed Rosario. Three batters later, second baseman Jeff McNeil drew a walk with bases loaded to make it 2-0. Left fielder Michael Conforto did
most of the damage, belting a grand slam out over center field to make the game 6-0. Conforto’s efforts that night, along with an impressive overall start to the season, earned him the Florida State League player of the week from April 9–19. In 11 games, he’s batted .366 with four home runs and 13 RBIs. He leads the FSL in home runs, RBIs, total bases (29) and slugging percentage (.707).
St. Lucie Mets shortstop Amed Rosario Young starts the 6-3 put out against the Brevard Manatees during the Jackie Robinson commemorative game Wednesday, April 15 at Dodgertown in Vero Beach. The St. Lucie Mets won the game 9-3.
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ST. LUCIE WEST — Three years ago, a representative of the Guardian ad Litem program for the 19th Judicial Circuit spoke to the Men’s Club at The Cascades. The program advocates for the best interests of abused, neglected and abandoned children who are involved in dependency court proceedings. Bob Spenelli and several guys with whom he plays golf — all named Bob —thought about going for interviews. Spenelli followed through. He took the 16 hours of classes and became accredited as a Guardian ad Litem. The volunteer work was far afield for Spenelli, a retired electrical contractor from Long Island who retired in 2011. “My wife had worked at Pan Am and knew friends of friends here,” he said. “My wife’s parents lived in the Savanna Club years ago. We bought a house and put our house up for sale. We had to sell it in eight weeks.” Janet Spenelli came down to
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seat Patrick Murphy, Jupiter, is vacating to make a run for the Senate. Taylor has a Facebook page called “Priscilla Taylor for Congress.” Negron said she’s waiting to release many details about her campaign. In the meantime, she said she’s in listening mode. “I don’t want to start getting into detail this early on,” Negron said. Negron was elected to the school board in 2012 and ran unopposed in 2014. She’s a registered nurse. He was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2000. He represented the 82 District until 2006. MaryLynn Magar now represents that House district. Negron headed to the Florida Senate in 2009 after a special election in the 28 District, which at the time included eastern Indian River and Martin counties, along with the southern end of St. Lucie and northern side of Palm Beach counties. Reapportionment after the 2010 census put Negron into the 32
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treasury bonds and related items. Another $5 trillion is intergovernmental holdings. Negron said national security is rapidly changing and the nation needs a nimble military equipped to respond to a wide variety of threats and attacks. “We’re fighting terrorism,” she said. “It’s different from when we grew up. This is everywhere. You don’t know where it’s going to pop up.” On education, Negron said her experiences on the school board have given her much insight on what needs to be changed. “We need to return education back to the states and local community,” she said. “Teachers deal with a large amount of regulation and control, (The regulations are) well-intentioned in Tallahassee and Washington, but, to me, they keep putting more requirements on teachers and administrators and they’re stifling creativity. We need to return control back to the community.” Negron was born in Indiana and has lived in New York and Alabama. “I’ve lived here almost 40 years,” she said. “I’ve raised my family here.” Negron added, “To me one of the most important things is this is a Treasure Coast seat. Most of the voters reside in Martin County and St. Lucie County. This is a Treasure Coast community seat.”
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“We’re bringing a different kind of claim than Indian River,” Durham said. McDermott Will & Emery is charging Martin $765 an hour. In March, the commission approved up to $80,000 from the fund for consultation with Ryan. Durham told the commission that Ryan had drafted two proposed lawsuits. Neither is against All Aboard Florida, or its parent company, Florida East Coast Industries. “When a government brings action (against a private individual or company) it’s in the area of civil enforcement, where you collect fines or file injunctions,” Durham said. “You don’t sue for damages often.” On Monday, April 20, the Florida Development Finance Corp. held a public hearing about whether to issue the bonds. Haddox attended it. “I’m still very optimistic,” Haddox said in an interview after that meeting. “We had excellent support from our legislative delegation. Many concerned citizens from Indian River, St. Lucie and Martin counties made pertinent comments. We were well represented by attorneys for the Treasure Coast. That protest in Stuart was organized by Florida Not All Aboard. Palm City’s K.C. Traylor founded the group in February last year. She said Indian River and Martin — and possibly St. Lucie — counties bringing on lawsuits is significant for the Treasure Coast. “It shows that this is not a done deal,” she said. Florida Not All Aboard started a petition campaign against All Aboard Florida on Valentine’s Day last year. Today its collected more than 53,000 signatures. Additionally, there are now three
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John Carroll High School is proud to nominate six spring sports teams for the Florida High School Athletic Association’s Academic Team Champion Award Program. This program honors teamwork not only in competition but in the classroom as well. To be nominated for the award, the team must have a mean grade point average of 3.0. Madison Getgood (10th), Hunter Molloy (10th), and Jor-
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FORT PIERCE — St. Lucie County’s Master Gardeners will hold its annual “Spring into Gardening Festival and Plant Sale” on Saturday, May 9 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the St. Lucie County Cooperative Extension Office, 8400 Picos Road. Along with the Master Gardeners’ plants, local gardening and nursery businesses will be participating as vendors. Other activities include: A plant fashion show, a Taste of the Tropics,
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between West Palm Beach and Miami by next year. In a previous interview, the president, Michael Reininger, said the All Aboard Florida will reach Orlando not long after. “Depending on the actual date of the conclusion of the environment process, by 2017 we’ll get all the way into the Orlando International Airport,” he said.
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The Young Floridian Scholarship winners were announced Monday, April 20 at the McAlpinCenter at Indian River State College in Fort Pierce. Recipients can choose to receive $1,000 scholarship to the college or university of their choice or a full ride to IRSC to receive their Associate’s degree. Back Row: Mia Stagnitta, John Carroll High School, Language Arts, Sarah Machesko, Port St. Lucie High School, Ashley Green-Lecointe, Treasure Coast High School, Music, Thomas Deitrich, John Carroll High School, Mathematics, Drama, Taina Amadee, Foreign Language, Kyla Slappey, Human Services, Treasure Coast High School, Leland Squires, Computer Science, Treasure Coast High School, Vanessa Vigo, Treasure Coast High School, Athletics Front row: Amy Yip, Centennial High School, Social Studies, Lydia Zuniga, Lincoln Park Academy, Art, Keesha Shaw, Lincoln Park Academy, Academic Excellence, Frances Nolasco, Treasure Coast High School, Journalism, Virginia Frazier, Treasure Coast High School, Career & Technology, Dylora Kohler, Ft Pierce Central High School, Science.
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Humane Society of Treasure Coast achieves highest charity ranking possible FOR YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS
PALM CITY — The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast has achieved the coveted four-star rating for sound fiscal management from Charity Navigator, America’s premier and largest independent charity evaluator. The four-star rating is the highest rating possible. Using an unbiased, objective, numbers-based rating system, the nonprofit organization helps guide intelligent giving by evaluating the financial health and accountability and transparency of roughly 5,500 mid-to-large sized charities that garner roughly 50 percent of all private contributions made in the USA each year (not including
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“Nobody wants to pay taxes. First thing I say when someone asks if I want to pay more taxes is ‘no,’” he said. “Yet, I also know that people are willing to pay a little more to keep what they have, and if we start cutting back on our expenditures, then the residents are paying the same taxes for fewer services. That’s kind of the conundrum.” Oravec said he thinks the city’s vision is mostly in line with its residents, but he said he was surprised by 41 percent of people wanting improved transit systems in the next 15 years. “I think overall it was a tool to evaluate if the city’s strategic plan and vision properly captured the will of the people,” he said. “I think it does, with some important tweaks. Me personally, I didn’t understand that public transit opportunities were as important to the respondents as it evidently is.”
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Numerous public and private high school students in the four-county area of Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee counties participated in Indian River State College’s annual Creative Writing Contest hosted by the English/Communications/Modern Languages Department. Contestants entered original short stories, one-act plays and poems for a chance to win scholarships and other awards. Karina Sotolongo of Centennial High School received first place in the 12 grade category, with Ryan Tedders of Okeechobee High School in second place and Cassidy Layton from St. Edward’s
School in third place. In the 11 grade category, Sofia Medrano from Okeechobee High School won first place. Second place went to Olivia Oriaku from St. Edward’s School, and Merson Moore of Lincoln Park Academy received third. Erin Henehan of Fort Pierce Central High School won first place in the 10 grade category, followed by Sebastian Puga of Okeechobee High School in second and Christina Orender in third from Okeechobee High School. In the 9 grade category, Carter Cooper from St. Edward’s School received first place. Second place was awarded to Camille Carpenter from Lincoln Park Academy, and Danielle Dobson from St. Edward’s School won third.
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Every year the Port St. Lucie Business Women awards thousands of dollars in grants from money raised in the organization’s annual spring Luncheon and Fashion Show. Now through May 29, the Community Action and Grants Committee is seeking applications from organizations
with nonprofit status for grants that fulfill its criteria. Decisions will be announced in late June. In keeping with the mission of the Port St. Lucie Business Women, all projects chosen must have a primary focus on programs benefiting women and/or children. Funds will be granted for programs benefiting women
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1000 times rarer than Diamonds Tanzanite is one of the most intriguing and sought after precious gemstones of modern times. From a single known source deep in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, East Africa. Its finite supply is expected to last just one generation. Discovered in 1967, it is a wonderful, unique, multidimensional colored stone. It radiates a kaleidoscope of royal blue, violet, indigo, lilac and periwinkle. It has enchanted discerning jewelry buyers seeking rarity and distinction. Tanzanite is a rare and precious gemstone variety of the mineral zoisite. While zoisite itself occurs widely, the random presence of vanadium in the same vicinity under exacting geological conditions more than 585 million years ago created the ideal environment for tanzanite’s conception. Tanzanite’s formation is so rare that it has been described as being ‘more astounding than the stone itself ’, a geological phenomenon.
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This geology is rendered even more phenomenal by the fact that the source is limited to a single generation. Those fortunate enough to already own tanzanite and those who acquire it in the next decade or so will be the only first-time owners. Thereafter, tanzanite will become a precious heirloom.
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Dr. S. Darrell Lee, owner/founder of Lee Plastic Surgery and Laser Center in St. Lucie West, has been chosen as a local winner for the 43rd annual Frist Humanitarian award. The award carried a $250 donation to The Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County. Established in 1971, the Frist Humanitarian award honors outstanding individuals for their humanitarian and volunteer activities. The award is given annually in recognition of the caring spirt and philanthropic work of the late Dr. Thomas Frist Sr., a founder of HCA. Employees, volunteers and medical staff members who demonstrate commitment and dedication to providing outstanding care and humanitarianism are selected from around the country and honorees are recognized at the local level. The winners then compete against all the winners across the country for the company’s highest honor. Lee is now competing nationally for the Top Award. The national honoree will receive a $10,000 donation to their charity of choice. “It’s incredibly humbling to be recognized as a Frist Humanitarian Award honoree. Giving back to our community is extremely important to me,” Lee said. Lee is committed to the community and helping those in
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need. He is a proud supporter of the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County, the Humane Society, Treasure Coast veterans and many other nonprofit and community-based organizations. Lee Plastic Surgery & Laser Center opened more than 10 years ago in St. Lucie West. It is an award-winning medical practice that has been recognized with the Patients Choice Award, Most Compassionate Doctor, Best Plastic Surgeon and People’s Choice Awards. Lee is an accomplished board-certified plastic surgeon. He is an ambassador of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and is the official plastic surgeon of the St. Lucie Mets. He served as chairman of the credentialing committee at St. Lucie Medical Center, and also served as chief of surgery. He participates at the St. Lucie Wound Care Center and holds privileges at Jupiter Medical Center, St. Lucie Medical Center, Lawnwood Regional Medical Center and Martin Health System. Lee is a graduate of New York Medical College and completed his fellowship in plastic surgery at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic. Lee Plastic Surgery and Laser Center is located at 525 N.W. Lake Whitney Place in St. Lucie West and 210 Jupiter Lakes Blvd., Jupiter. For more information, please call (772) 878-8885 or visit online at leeplasticsurgery.net.
Past recipients include CASTLE; Children’s Home Society of Florida; Council on Aging of St. Lucie, Inc.; Early Learning Coalition of St. Lucie County; HPS - Helping People Succeed, Inc.; P.A.C.E. Center for Girls; SafeSpace, Inc.; Treasure Coast Food Bank; United Way of St. Lucie County; and WPSL Christmas Kids. The Port St. Lucie Business Women is a professional organization dedicated to promoting the interests of business women and serving the community in an effective way. For more information, visit www.pslbw.com.”Like” us on Facebook for updates about our event, programs and community involvement.
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Veterans Subcommittee approves Murphy legislation FOR YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS
WASHINGTON — Last week, the House Committee on Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity approved legislation introduced by Representatives Patrick E. Murphy, D-FL-18 and Luke Messer, R-Ind., to cover college, graduate, and vocational school application fees for service
members under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act was unanimously approved by the subcommittee. “Our veterans have sacrificed so much for this country, and in return, we’ve promised to give them every opportunity to be successful,” said Rep. Murphy. “College application costs have increased
so significantly that some veterans who are just returning home are having difficulty covering those additional expenses. This legislation makes minor adjustments to the Post-9/11 GI Bill that will have a major impact on a veteran’s access to quality education and training. I’m grateful for the committee’s support of
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Peripheral Neuropathy WARNING The treatment to increase blood flow utilizes a specialized low level light therapy (not to be confused with laser therapy) using light emitting diode technology. This technology was originally developed by NASA to assist in increasing blood flow.
Port St. Lucie, FL — The most common method your doctor will recommend to treat your neuropathy is with prescription drugs that may temporarily reduce your symptoms. These drugs have names such as Gabapentin, Lyrica, Cymbalta, and Neurontin, and are primarily antidepressant or anti-seizure drugs. These drugs may cause you to feel uncomfortable and have a variety of harmful side effects. Peripheral neuropathy is a result of damage to the nerves often causing weakness, pain, numbness, tingling and the most debilitating balance problems. This damage is commonly caused by a lack of blood flow to the nerves in the hands and feet which causes the nerves to begin to degenerate due to lack of nutrient flow. As you can see in Figure 2, as the blood vessels that surround the nerves become diseased they shrivel up which causes the nerves to not get the nutrients to continue to survive. When these nerves begin to “die” they cause you to have balance problems, pain, numbness, tingling, burning and many additional symptoms.
The low level light therapy is like watering a plant. The light therapy will allow the blood vessels to grow back around the peripheral nerves and provide them with the proper nutrients to heal and repair. It’s like adding water to a plant and seeing the roots grow deeper and deeper.
Figure 2: When these very small blood vessels become diseased they begin to shrivel up and the nerves begin to degenerate. three factors must be determined. 1) What is the underlying cause? 2) How Much Nerve Damage Has Been Sustained. NOTE: Once you have sustained 85% nerve loss, there is likely nothing that we can do for you. 3) How much treatment will your condition require?
The treatment that is provided at our clinic has three main goals: 1) Increase blood flow 2) Stimulate small fiber nerves 3) Decrease brain-based pain
The amount of treatment needed to allow the nerves to fully recover varies from person to person and can only be determined after a detailed neurological and vascular evaluation. As long as you have not sustained at least 85% nerve damage there is hope! Dr. John Silva, D.C. at the Neuropathy Relief Center will conduct a neuropathy severity examination to determine the extent of the nerve damage for only $70. This neuropathy severity examination will consist of a detailed sensory evaluation, extensive peripheral vascular testing and a detailed analysis of the findings of your neuropathy. Call 772-429-8800 to make an appointment with Dr. Silva to determine if your peripheral neuropathy can be treated. This comprehensive evaluation is limited to the first 12 callers who reserve an appointment.
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Figure 1: Notice the very small blood vessels surrounding each nerve.
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The American Advertising Federation Treasure Coast chapter held its ADDYS Gala recently at the Pittenger Center in Stuart to present the highest Advertising Awards to local professionals and students for their work in 2014. “There were 85 entries in this year’s local ADDYS competition,” said Barry Grant Marsh, AAF Treasure Coast president. Local advertising agency FC Edge in Port St. Lucie won the most gold and silver ADDYS for their entries and also won the Best of Show Professional Award for the Versah Campaign. Other top winners included local designers Arthur Waligora with AW Designs in Stuart and Sandi O’Brien with TOVO. St. Lucie County Clerk of the Circuit Court, Joseph E. Smith won ADDYS for a campaign
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ciation for College Admission Counseling, average fees for an undergraduate institution are $40, while graduate school applications can be as high as $275. The bill would make college application costs eligible for payment under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, giving veterans the option to use up to $750 of their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to cover application costs. Among the veterans service organizations supporting the bill are the American Legion, Student Veterans of America, and the Military Officers Association of America.
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The St. Lucie County Library System is excited to announce the addition of the TumbleBook Library to its list of online resources available for county residents. TumbleBook Library is an online collection of more than 500 children’s animated, talking picture books which teach youngsters the joy of reading in a format they’ll love. TumbleBook Library takes popular existing titles and adds animation, sound, music and narrative to create an electronic picture book which you can read or have read to you. To access this exciting new product, click the TumbleBooks Library button on the Library
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homepage http://library.stlucieco.gov. In addition to picture books, chapter books, nonfiction works, graphic novels, National Geographic videos and games are also available through TumbleBook Library. Language options include English, Spanish and French. Anyone interested in learning more about this program should call their favorite Library Branch or contact Mark Freed at (772)462-1618 or freedm@ stlucieco.org. The St. Lucie County Library System is a Division of the Community Services Department and features five branch libraries and a joint-use library with Indian River State College located in St. Lucie West.
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YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • APRIL 24, 2015• A29 demonstrates to our supporters that we take our fiduciary and governance responsibilities very seriously.” The HSTC’s rating and other information about charitable giving are available free of charge at www.charitynavigator.org. More-detailed information about the HSTC’s rating is available to Charity Navigator site visitors who become registered users, another free service. Since 1955, the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast, located at 4100 S.W. Leighton Farm Ave. in Palm City, has been the leading advocate for homeless, abused and abandoned animals. The HSTC provides the Treasure Coast’s most progressive spay-neuter and adoption programs, dynamic humane education services, and partnerships with like-minded organizations. The HSTC does not euthanize to make space at its shelter, there are no time limits on how long animals stay in its care, and no animal is turned away for any reason because the HSTC believes that is the humane thing to do. For more information, visit http://www. hstc1.org or call (772) 223-8822. HSTC president and CEO Frank Valente and Karen Kneubehl with Animal Services Unit of the Martin County Sheriff’s Office are holding two dogs that were part of a large rescue of abandoned dogs.
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Photo courtesy of Jorene Dionne Jill Kober, Brandan Wenger, Alex Yahn, Dawn Achin and Steve Dionne rehearse a scene from “The Sound of Murder.” The murder mystery will be presented at the Pineapple Playhouse May 7-24.
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — If you like your mysteries set in English country estates with snobbish people and lots of intrigue, you
might want to visit the Pineapple Playhouse from May 7-24. They will present the murder mystery “The Sound of Murder,” and Jorene Dionne, the show’s director, said it fits the bill. “This is a very melodramatic murder drama,” she said. “It’s a whodunit or a ‘was it done?’ That was intriguing to me. It was writ-
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ten for the 1960s, but we pushed it back to the 1940s. It has an upscale, snooty London theme going on. I love that.” The show, which is actually set in the countryside, and not in London, is about a writer of children’s books who is actually rather un-
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pleasant. He has a much younger wife who is unhappy and has a lover. She wants a divorce; he won’t give her one. The wife and the lover are trying to get rid of the husband, who has a devoted secretary in love with the wife’s lover. Got all that? “There’s a lot of intrigue and twists and turns,” Dionne said. The cast includes Steven Dionne as writer Charles Norberry and Jill Kober as his wife. Alex Yahn plays the lover, Dawn Achin is the devoted secretary and Brendan Wenger and Daniel Knight are the police who try to figure out whether a murder was committed at all. If the name Steven Dionne sounds familiar, he is married to his director. “It’s actually not the most evil part he’s ever played,” Jorene Dionne said. “He’s very directable. We’ve been doing community theater together for 15 years. He makes it very easy. He built his character to my liking. All of my actors give their interpretation, and I have the final say. I want them to feel the character.” Dionne noted that there was a good turnout for auditions. “We had a lot of new people audition,” she said. “It’s very ex-
Jorene Dionne director citing. I like to see the diversity. It was amazing, and I couldn’t help but smile when I went home. It was hard to cast because everyone was so good. It’s a great problem to have. “ Dionne said that when she first read the play, she pictured the 1940s instead of the 1960s. She promises country estate touches, including working fireplaces and lighting that evokes the time and place. “It’s going to be intense,” she said. The Pineapple Playhouse, 700 W. Weatherbee Road, Fort Pierce, presents “The Sound of Murder” May 7-24. Performances are Thursday-Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $18. For more information, call the box office at (772) 465-0366 or visit the website, www.pineappleplayhouse.com.
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Clubbin’
Wednesdays
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) 446-7550.
Thursdays
TGI Fridays Karaoke 9 p.m.-midnight. 1775 N.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 343-1981. 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-
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. Rinelli’s Yellow Tail Restaurant Bike night every Thursday, weather permitting. 101 N. Second St., Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 466-5474. 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. 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.
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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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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.
WWW.YOURVOICEWEEKLY.COM The Original Tiki Bar Live music after 5 p.m., 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 461-0880. 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) 785-6202 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 Live entertainment at V’s Town Tavern 8 p.m. – midnight. 970 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 800-3239. 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
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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. Tin Fish (East) Live music. 6 p.m.-close, 327 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie For more information, call (772) 8793900. 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. The Original Tiki Bar Live music after 5 p.m., 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 461-0880.
Sundays
Bogey’s and Stogeys Karaoke
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, April 24
Live Music at the Original Tiki Bar in Fort Pierce. Uproot Hootenanny plays from 6 to 10 p.m. 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 461-0880. 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
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5.00 Margarita’s 5.00 Sangria Tequila and shot specials $ $
• $5 Tavern Burger & Fries
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• Happy Hour All Day • 75¢ Wings! 10 to an order • KIDS EAT FREE
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Picnics • Office Parties • Holidays • Church Events • Weddings & More Take-Out Available Our Family Serving Your Family Since 1999 on the Treasure Coast
V’s Mothers Day Buffet
Noon-5pm
Includes: assorted breads/rolls, Assorted Salads, Mussels, Clams, fish, Pasta, Chicken Francese, meat carving station and dessert table $24.95 per adult, children 12 and under $12.95 All mothers receive a free glass of Champagne (by request)
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• $12.95 English Cut Prime Rib Au Jus
With fresh veggie & tavern fries, choice of soup or house salad. While supplies last from 4-9PM only.
• $5 Spaghetti & Meatballs with Garlic Toast With the purchase of a beverage. DINE IN ONLY. Discount & Coupons not applicable. No substitutions. No sharing or will be charged at full price
Every Day 3 to 7pm $2.50 Well Drinks $1.95 Domestic Drafts & Bottles $1.00 OFF All Other Drinks
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10 p.m.-2 a.m., 1032 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 337-7778.
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cover. 2096 N.W. Courtyard Circle, St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 878-8844. Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub Calamity Jane Duo plays from 9:30 – 11:30 p.m. $3 Smithwick drafts and $5 car bombs. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-6202.
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FOR A $5.00 DONATION TO THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE TREASURE COAST, ENJOY A FUN WINE TASTING EXPERIENCE WHILE HELPING TO ASSURE A BETTER LIFE FOR COMPANION ANIMALS
Saturday, April 25
Live entertainment at V’s Town Tavern 8 p.m. – midnight. 970 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 800-3239.
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Seductive Saturdays at Flavors Restaurant and Lounge. 9 p.m.2 a.m. Ladies get in free all night and ladies in groups of five get a free bottle. 529 N.W. Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 807-1585. Ladies Night at 2nd Street Bistro. 9 p.m. Ladies well drinks and domestic drafts are $1. Shots of Purple MF and Sex on the Beach are $2. 122 North St., Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 293-9191. Shindig Irish
Restaurant & Pub Tolliver & Cash plays from 9:30 – 11:30 p.m. $3 Harp drafts and $4 Irish apples. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-6202. Live Music at the Original Tiki Bar. Ben Meija plays from noon – 4 p.m. Jason Montero is on from 6 – 10 p.m. 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 461-0880.
Sunday, April 26
Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub Drink specials all day: all draught $4, 1/2 off wine plus late night Vodka specials. No limit pub poker tour starts at 7 p.m. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-6202. Live Music at the Original Tiki Bar. Dave and the Wave plays at 4 p.m. 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 461-0880.
Tuesday, April 27
Singo (Music Bingo) at Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub, 8:30 – 11 p.m. $3 Heineken, $2 vodkas. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more informa-
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Coffee with the Council at the Port St. Lucie Community Center, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Join city staff for an informative update from Port St. Lucie Councilwoman Shannon Martin, The event is held the 4th Friday of each month and is free to attend. Complimentary refreshments will be offered. 2195 S.E. Airoso Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 595-9999 Ext. 310.
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: Star Trek: The Motion Picture at Morningside Library, 2 – 4 p.m. Star Trek: The Motion Picture - (1979) Sci-
fi/Adventure. Starring William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. When an alien spacecraft of enormous power is spotted approaching Earth, Admiral Kirk resumes command of the Starship Enterprise in order to intercept, examine and hopefully stop the intruder. Paramount. 132 minutes. Rated PG. Snacks and drinks provided. All Library events are open to the public and offered at no charge. Parents & caregivers, please accompany younger children. 2410 SE
Morningside Blvd. Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 337-5632. Snack Time at St. Lucie County Aquarium featuring the Smithsonian Marine Exhibit, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. 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
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CALENDAR from page B7 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. Movie Night at The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast, 6 – 9:30 p.m. Go out on the town and drop off the kids for a fun night at the museum. Includes: movie, dinner, popcorn and museum exploration. Registration is $10 for members, $12 for non-members. Ages 4-12. 1707 Northeast Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach. For more information, call (772) 225-7575. St. Lucie Mets vs. Fort Myers at Tradition Field, starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets range from $6.50 - $8.50. 527 NW Peacock Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 871-2115.
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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, mer-
WWW.YOURVOICEWEEKLY.COM chants and economy. Admission and parking are free. Civic Center 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie. For information on how to become a vendor or other info, call Jaclynn Gazdacko at (772) 807-4470. NEDA Walk to Stop Eating Disorders at Tradition Square. Check in begins at 8:30 a.m. The walk is from 9 – 10:30 a.m. The purpose of NEDA Walks is to support the mission of NEDA, through participant registrations and fundraising, to raise awareness of the dangers surrounding eating disorders and the need for early intervention and treatment. For more information email Kelly Habyan at khabyan@bellsouth. net 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. Kids Event – Ladybugs at the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, 11 a.m. – noon. Ages 4
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Sunday, April 26
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.
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Enter the A.E. Backus Museum’s Juried Photography Show Open to all photographers / $25 Entry Fee Per Entry Work must be delivered between 10 am. & 3 pm. Wednesday through Saturday and Sunday noon to 3 pm. April 15 - May 2, 2015 No work will be accepted after 3 pm., Saturday, May 2, 2015 Six Categories Digital - Great Outdoors, Plants, wildlife & animals Digital - Great Outdoors, Scenery, structures, cars, boats, etc. Digital - Color Still Life / Portrait Digital - Black & White, Any subject Manipulated Imagery - Digital & Film Film - Color & B&W, & Traditional Raw Photography, Any subject Prizes will be awarded!
For more information or to get a copy of the complete rules, visit BACKUSMUSEUM.COM or call the Backus Museum at 772/465-0630. Backus Museum, 500 N. Indian River Dr. Fort Pierce, 34950
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Line Dancing at the Walton Community Center, 7 – 9 p.m. Walton Community Center, 11090 Ridge Avenue, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call Lisa Grose at (772) 370-1732.
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St. Lucie Mets vs. Jupiter at Tradition Field, starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets range from $6.50 - $8.50. 527 NW Peacock Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 871-2115.
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Lucie County Aquarium featuring the Smithsonian. 10:30 a.m.11 a.m. Join the underwater residents enjoy their morning meal. A volunteer or staff member will provide information on the exhibit’s daily menu, as well as share stories and provide insight on what makes the constantly changing ecosystems so unique. Free with paid admission. 420 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 461FISH.
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tion, call (772) 785-6202. DJ at Flavors Restaurant and Lounge. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 18 and up. Two-for-one drink specials. 529 N.W. Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 807-1585. 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.
Wednesday, April 28
Four play Wednesdays at Good Times West. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Music by DJ Jay Dee. 21 and up. Dress to impress. 2096 N.W. Courtyard Circle, St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 878-8844. 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.
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) 800-3239. 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. 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) 4641326. 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.
Kevin Flynn his his first hole in one Sunday on the PGA’s Ryder course 12th hole, 178 yards, 5 iron. He lives here seasonally in Port St. Lucie and plays here as a guest.
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