Stluciewest 4 3 2015 by Your Voice News & Views

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PORT ST. LUCIE — Rather than sit on the sidelines, the city of Port St. Lucie will be intervening as a defendant in a federal lawsuit that looks to prevent

the Crosstown Parkway bridge extension. In a unanimous vote Monday, the City Council opted to join the Federal Highway Administration and the U.S. Department of Transportation as defendants versus the St. Lucie County Conservation Alliance and Indian

Riverkeeper. In the lawsuit, the plaintiffs claim the Highway Administration and the Department of Transportation violated the Federal Transportation Act for choosing a route that puts the

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PORT ST. LUCIE — The deadline for Jupiter investor James Hall to submit his $200,000 deposit to buy Tradition Studios has passed, leaving the city to reconsider its options on the former Digital Domain location. Hall had until 5 p.m. Monday, but he let it pass after requesting the deposit amount be reduced to $100,000. He also had issue with $15,000 of the deposit being non-refundable but said he would still be willing to pay it. “Whether I close or not; the City gets $15,000 either way. And If I proceed to close, a lot more,” he wrote in a letter to the city. “Whether the deposit is $100,000 or $200,000 is irrelevant. The extra $100,000 is just an unneeded burden.” James Hall won the right to negotiate a deal for Tradition Studios after trying for seven months to get the Port St. Lucie City Council to buy into his vision. He said he planned to use the

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CROSSTOWN from page A1 environment at risk. The plaintiffs aim to get the proposed route, dubbed 1C, over Savannas Preserve State Park, and ending at Village Green Drive, changed to a less environmentally compromising one, Indian Riverkeeper Marty Baum said. “We do not oppose a bridge. We oppose route 1C,” Baum said. “We contend this city’s preferred route, 1C, is illegal and indefensible in court.” The chosen route is the most damaging to the state park and the most expensive, Baum said. The cheapest option would have saved the city about $42 million on the $160 million project, but there’s little the city can do now to change plans that have been in motion for about 20 years, Councilwoman Shannon Martin said. “If that were even an option for us, that would be another 20 years in the making, and that $42 million would quadruple 20 years from now,” she said. City manager Jeff Bremer said there would not be any way for the city to change the route at this stage and still have the project completed by the 2018 target. Former Indian Riverkeeper George Jones said a different route would prevent the city from having to consider defending itself from any legal action.

File photo About 40 people met Aug. 20 at the Halpatiokee Trails entrance to protest the Crosstown Parkway Bridge because of its danger to the wetland. “I would ask you not to retain legal counsel, not to continue to waste my money as a taxpayer pursuing this issue. This has more issues than you can shake a stick at,” he said. “You would have a bridge already, probably, had you not wanted to pursue the taking of state park lands

that belong to all of the people of the state of Florida, not just the people of Port St. Lucie.” The city plans to hire Nason Yeager law firm, out of West Palm Beach, as its counsel, but financial terms haven’t been revealed. Mayor Greg Oravec said he understood residents’ protests,

adding that he, too, would have preferred a different route — perhaps ending at Walton Road due to it making more sense. “But, I’m not prepared to blow up the process and go through another 10 years to get something done that should have been done 20 years ago,” he said.

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TREASURE COAST — Sheriffs usually shy from saying much of anything about any issue that’s become political. All Aboard Florida has definitely become political. “In this case, public safety trumps any concerns I may have

about politics,” Martin County Sheriff William Snyder said. Last month, sheriffs Ken Mascara, St. Lucie; Deryl Lore, Indian River; and Snyder sent a joint letter to All Aboard Florida expressing concerns about response times if the proposed high-speed passenger rail cuts through the Treasure Coast as planned. “Our jurisdictions have significant populated areas bifurcated

by railroad tracks,” the letter reads. “This presents a real-time dilemma. If rail traffic significantly increases, passing trains can and will prevent emergency first responders from expeditiously reaching point of need.” About a week later, Michael Reininger, president of AAF, responded in a letter back. Don’t worry about it, was his answer. “With an improved rail infrastructure, no first responder or emergency personnel will be delayed at a grade crossing any longer than they would be at a typical traffic light,” he wrote. “All 32 of All Aboard Florida’s planned train crossings will clear a grade crossing in less than 60 seconds — or less than two minutes of total crossing-closure time an hour for the hours our service will operate.” Snyder said that’s hogwash. “A red light, my deputies can get around that with lights and sirens,” he said. “They can’t do that with a train.” All Aboard Florida is projecting to run 32 trains a day between Miami and Orlando, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. The company plans on starting limited service between West Palm Beach and Miami by next year. In a previous interview Reininger said that 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. However, Treasure Coast governments aim to derail that plan. On Feb. 17, the Martin County Commission created a $1.4 million fund to combat the proposed passenger rail. On the same day, Indian River County’s commission voted to put $2.7 over two years into an ante for combating All Aboard Florida. While St. Lucie hasn’t created a specific fund to derail the train, it’s been heavily involved

in numerous actions to challenge it. Florida Not Aboard — one of the most visible opposition groups — plans on asking St. Lucie to create a dedicated fund during public comment at a meeting that’ll occur before publication. Commissioner Tod Mowery said he’ll consider the requests carefully. “For our county, we may or may not go in that direction,” he said. “In terms of legally fighting it, we’re already there.” Snyder, who authored the joint sheriffs’ letter, said he has only one concern about All Aboard Florida — roads and train tracks intersect and that stops emergency vehicles. “I can’t go around it, I can’t go over it,” he said. “It stops my cars.” Martin’s top cop hopes that AAF will consider a request many opponents have made — to move its proposed route to tracks owned by CSX Transportation. Those tracks run westward through Okeechobee toward Winter Haven. “I would much prefer the trains out there. It takes pressure off my heavily populated areas,” Snyder said. However, the company has emphatically said it won’t consider moving the route from tracks owned by Florida East Coast Industries, All Aboard Florida’s parent company.

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fines and fees are paid in full, the DHSMV will restore driving privileges at the event. The one-day Operation Green Light event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the South County Courthouse near St. Lucie West Boulevard. Customers can also make their payments online at www.stlucieclerk.com or over

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on April 22 at Indian RiverSide Park, 1691 Shearwater Drive, Jensen Beach. The job fair is sponsored by the Vietnam Veterans of America’s Stuart chapter, 1041, the Business Development Board of Martin County and CareerSource Research Coast. It’ll emphasize manufacturing jobs. About 100 have been added to the area in the last 12 months, about 1.75 percent of the 5,700 jobs the Port St. Lucie MSA has gained this year. The fair will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Military veterans can attend an hour before others. Additionally, employers who have veterans hiring preferences will have American flags on their tables. Before anyone gets into the room to talk to employers, they’ll have to go through an orientation. That orientation includes members of the Palm City Action Team looking over resumes and creating new ones with job seekers if needed. Tom Lytle is the team’s coordinator. He said many veterans need a helping hand turning their military records into legible resumes. Many members of the action team are veterans who also have experience in human resources. “(We look at) what are the soft skills and hard skills they have

and translating that to a language that would mean something to an employer,” he said. “Part of that is getting rid of the (military) jargon that’s meaningless to employers.” The Palm City Action Team is a function of the Palm City Presbyterian Church’s men’s group. It’s helped with the Martin County Job Fair since they started in 2013. Team members noticed that many of the job seekers they were helping were women. “I said, ‘We’ve got to get some women on our team,’” Lytle said. So they did. “Our group has got nicely (diversified).” Odaly Victorio, communications coordinator at CareerSource Research Coast, said the job fair is “regional” and is being promoted in Indian River and Okeechobee counties, as well as St. Lucie and Martin counties. The unemployment rate is calculated using a variety of methods. Among them are telephone interviews with workers, those who are able to work and report not having jobs, but looked 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

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this “shadow unemployment,” and it’s inherently difficult to track due to variations for why people don’t seek jobs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the national labor participation rate — the percentage of those able to work, or seek jobs, that do, edged downward over the year from 63 percent seasonally adjusted to 62.8 percent. Participation rates are affected by a variety of factors that can be seen as positives and negatives. Florida and the Treasure Coast have had an increasing number of workers and lowering unemployment. To find out more about the upcoming Martin County Career & Job Fair, go to www.bdbmc.org.

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Bill Handler said. The Victoria Parc homes start at $229,990 and have two- and three- bedroom floor plans, with a den and two-car garage with many on waterfront lots. In the future, Handler said Tradition will be a focal point. “It’s the largest and most-established master community around,” he said. “Its location is incredible, the infrastructure is great, the people running it are wonderful. As far as building goes, it’s the place to be,” he said. For more information about GHO Homes, visit their website at ghohomes.com where you can view current homes listings and floorplans or call (772) 257-1100.

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WWW.YOURVOICEWEEKLY.COM “If they sell the building and know that the guy wants to bring me in there, then it’s a weird time to sue me,” Textor said. The Council will likely discuss the sale at the next council meeting. Potential outcomes are: Crescendo Development, a company looking to use the space for medical offices, will get the opportunity to negotiate a deal; Hall’s terms will be renegotiated; or the city will go through the request for proposal process all over again. The lawsuit against Textor If the state-led lawsuit against former Digital Domain executives pays off, Port St. Lucie will now get a payout. The Port St. Lucie City Council unanimously voted to join the lawsuit lawsuit against the leaders of the now-bankrupt company, which cost the city about $50 million — not counting debt service — since the digital effects company shut down in 2012. The plaintiffs claim the executives fraudulently acquired funds for the studio by ignoring standard methods in getting state financial aid approved. The state first gave Digital Domain $20 million.

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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The Indian River State College Performing Arts Academy for community children and teens is holding auditions Tuesday, April 7, at 6

p.m. for the May 29 and 30 performances of “Willy Wonka, Jr.” The audition is open to children and teens ages 9-15. No experience is required to audition for the show. The director for the show will provide instruction the night of the audition, so children do not

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adaption of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” that features songs from the classic family film “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.” There is a $190 tuition charge for new participants and $165 for returning participants that covers all costumes and costs for the Youth Musical Theatre Production Workshop for children selected for the performance. This is due at the time of audition. Children not selected will receive a full refund.

If selected for the shows, children will be required to attend all rehearsals. Rehearsals are 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursdays, April 13 to May 28. Shows are Friday, May 29, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 30, at 2 and 7 p.m. Auditions will be held Tuesday, April 7, at 6 p.m. at the McAlpin Fine Arts Center on the IRSC Main Campus at 3209 Virginia Ave. in Fort Pierce. For additional information on the audition for “Willy Wonka, Jr.,” contact Rebecca Shearer at (772) 462-7727 or email rshearer@irsc. edu.

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“I think he’s been aware of and worked on a number of veterans issues,” Maxwell said. “There’s not a lot a freshmen congressman can do.” Also popular with many veterans, Murphy worked with Boy Scout Nicolas Cocoves to erect a Purple Heart memorial and flag pole at his district office in Stuart, 171 S.W. Flagler Ave. Nevertheless, in one of the most expensive campaigns in Congress’ history, Murphy pulled an upset win over a popular Army veteran. That was in the 2012 race for the newly minted 18 District, St. Lucie, Martin and the northern part of Palm Beach counties. Only about 2,500 votes separated the two. With such a narrow win, Murphy had a lot to prove to his new constituents who’d done what he hadn’t — served in uniform. When he faced Domino in 2014, Murphy handily beat the Navy veteran with 151,253 against 101,778 votes throughout the 18 Congressional District. That’s 59.78 percent against 40.22, a 19.56 percent separation favoring Murphy. Between St. Lucie and Martin counties, there are about 107,000 registered Republican voters. Democrats claim 102,000 registrants. Another 63,000 voters

registered in minor parties, or without affiliation. That scratches the power of party loyalty found in other districts. It’d be difficult, if not impossible, to win the district without at least moderate support from veterans. There are slightly more than 60,000 in the district, and veterans have an above-average voting rate. DeYoung, Maitland and Maxwell said they hope that the Democratic and Republican parties take note of the number of veterans in the district and groom veterans to run for it. “I would love to see more veterans take an active role in our local and national governments,” DeYoung said. Maitland said whoever runs for the district should take a cue from Murphy, who was a lifelong Republican before switching parties for the 2012 election. “He worked both sides of the aisle, which is a good thing,” Maitland said. Maxwell said Murphy’s announced Senate run is fresh and no one in the veterans community is really looking at the 2016 congressional race yet. But, they will. “We have no idea who’s really going to be running or how the field will shape up,” he said. “Anybody who runs will have to make a sincere effort to be friendly to veterans.”

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SCOUTS from page A21 the St. Lucie Friends of Scouting, a group created by Van Duzer on behalf of all the scouts in St. Lucie County, donations in excess of $38,000 have been collected to help ensure that every Boy Scout in St. Lucie County has a chance to enjoy the opportunities and lessons of scouting. The volunteer group, St. Lucie Friends of Scouting, is made up of a large and diverse group of community leaders, including Fort Pierce Mayor Linda Hudson and Port St. Lucie Mayor Greg Oravec, Sheriff Ken Mascara and members of both the Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie Police Departments, Fire Chief Ron Parrish, Judge Tony Schwab, St. Lucie County Property Appraiser and former Senate President Ken Pruitt, and a host of business and nonprofit leaders. Together, the group has worked to ensure that all scouts in St. Lucie County can experience scouting and its many opportunities and life skills lessons. The group is also focusing on a service component, which is an important part of scouting itself. Each month, scouts from throughout St. Lucie County will gather to participate in a collective com-

munity service project. On April 11th, the entire scouting population of St. Lucie County will be volunteering in a Coastal Cleanup Day at Harbour Pointe Park in Fort Pierce, with a morning cleanup followed by a free lunch for volunteers. May’s activity will take place in Port St. Lucie, thereby covering volunteerism in both Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie and setting a precedent for alternating projects in the months to come. It’s an ambitious agenda to try to connect all the scouts and provide opportunities for the thousands of local youth who need wholesome, community-related activities and options to be made available, but Van Duzer and the St. Lucie Friends of Scouting are confident they are on the right track by working together. If you’d like to learn more about the upcoming Coastal Cleanup Project, which is open to all community members, not just scouts or if your business or organization would like to provide sunscreen, uniforms (gently used), equipment, drinking water or volunteers, please call please contact Scott at The VanDuzer Foundation at (772) 528-3467 today.

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as traditional board games, card games and floor games. Parents are reminded that Morningside offers a host of other children’s programs throughout the month. Parents and children can enjoy weekly storytime programs in the children’s room with music, books, creative movement and more: · Wednesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 10:30 a.m. – Shake, Rattle & Read (ages 1-3) · Thursdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 10:30 a.m. – Pre-K Fun (ages 3-5) · Saturdays, April 4, 11, 18, 25 at 10:30 a.m. – Saturday Stories & More (ages 1-6) Those looking for creative outlets for their children should check out: · Friday Finger Painting on Friday, April 10 at 10:30 a.m. (second Friday of each month), which allows children to explore color and shapes using finger

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DEADLINE from page A14 The only thing the city will have to pony up is attorney fees, if they win the case, said Bill Scherer, the attorney leading the case. “The city will have no out-ofpocket expenses period. This is going to be a full contingent fee. If we don’t collect anything, we won’t get paid,” Scherer said. “I think we will collect something for us and you.” Mayor Greg Oravec said it’s an easy decision, with no risks involved, going after money owed to the city. “Let’s sell that building, right? Let’s close that sucker … and let’s see if we can get every dollar back we can for the citizens of Port St. Lucie,” he said. John Textor sent an email to the council and some city staffers saying the city would be subjecting itself to be liable for being part of a frivolous claim under Florida Statute 57.105. Textor says he’s not worried about the lawsuit even making it to trial because it’s very likely the case would get dismissed due to Scherer previously representing Textor in a similar case. Scherer denied ever representing Textor, in a previous interview, though.

“I cannot believe they are so willing to hire a guy who’s undoubtedly going to be disqualified,” Textor said. “There isn’t any chance a judge would see this case through. “They’re just going to shake down a bunch of people and then want to sit down with the insurance companies and get a handout.” The lawsuit names 23 defendants, some of which former Digital Domain CEO John Textor contends had nothing to do with the decision to move the company to Florida. Despite being one of the reasons Hall backed off from buying Tradition Studios, the move to join the lawsuit was more about keeping Port St. Lucie residents happy. Vice Mayor Linda Bartz said it’s a win-win for the city. “I think that it’s time for us to move forward and this hopefully will be a good thing for us, and if they want to expend the time, the energy and the money and we don’t have to — but there is a possibility that we can benefit from it, then I think it’s time to take action,” Bartz said. The city council will have an attorney/client session at a future date, once the city’s claims are added to the complaint.

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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Don your most stylish chapeau on May 17 and head to the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens for a springtime fundraiser to benefit the young ladies served by PACE Center for Girls of the Treasure Coast. Between 3-5 p.m., you’ll sip tea, enjoy refreshments, meet Highwaymen artist Kevin Hair

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and — if you wish — participate in a lovely ‘Fancy Hat Contest.’ The motto of PACE is “believing in girls” and your ticket price of $45 will help fund the programs that do just that. RSVPs by May 12. For information, contact Deborah Thomas@ pacecenter.org or (772) 5958880. Purchase tickets online at www.pacecenter.org/centers/ treasure-coast.

Saturday of each month), which gives children (ages 5-10) all the necessary supplies to be creative and artistic. All programs are free and open to the public. For more information about Morningside Library events, call (772) 337-5632 or visit library. stlucieco.gov. The Morningside Branch of the St. Lucie County Library System is located at 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie.

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Ten spots available to audition for Young Musicians Spotlight ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Public radio station WQCS/88.9 FM has 10 audition spots open for area young musicians who would like to audition for an appearance on the public radio station’s popular Young Musicians Spotlight to be broadcast in May. Auditions will be April 11 and April 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the WQCS studios on the Main Campus of Indian River State College in Fort Pierce. The radio station is located in the center of campus under its 500-foot radio tower at 3209 Virginia Ave. in Fort Pierce. Students auditioning for the one-hour radio special must be under the age of 21, perform classical, Broadway or jazz music as a single performer, duets, ensembles and more on instruments and in vocal performances. Each audition is 15 minutes, with the music selection less than four minutes. The performances will

be recorded, and the students will be notified if they have been selected for the program. WQCS has presented Young Musicians Spotlight for more than 20 years. Over the years, students from Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin and northern Palm Beach and south Brevard counties have turned out for the auditions. Students selected for the program present their music on piano, cello, brass, violin, vocals and more. In December, one of WQCS’s previous winners on Young Musicians Spotlight performed at Carnegie Hall with a student group and as a soloist. Please contact Michele Peters at (772) 462-7813 with questions. Students can complete an application form online at www.wqcs. org home page to schedule an audition time. Bring a printed copy of the application to the audition. Shann’s Tax Service is the underwriter for Young Musicians Spotlight.

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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The story of Missoula Children’s Theatre is as charming as the productions they stage. Jim Caron’s car broke down in Missoula, Mont., in the 1970s, when he was on his way to a wedding. While he was waiting for car repairs, Caron auditioned for a role in “Man of La Mancha.” He became friends with Don Collins, who was also in the show. Caron decided to stay in Missoula, and the pair put together a group of adults who staged plays for kids in the local movie theater. They were soon touring the Mountain States. Eventually, the group added kids into the mix, but when bad weather prevented them from traveling with children needed to play the dwarves in a production of “Snow White,” they came up with the idea of casting local kids. Today, the kids are the stars of the Missoula Children’s Theatre as it travels to all 50 states and Canada. Two professional actor/ directors hold auditions and cast 50-60 local children in full-length original musical productions. The goal, in addition to a good time, is to develop life skills through participation in the performing arts. Missoula Children’s Theatre

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camp will run from Aug. 3-7, with a performance Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. John Wilkes, the Sunrise’s executive director, spoke about what the program means to the theater and the community. “There’s an identified need for things for kids to do in the summertime,” he said. “This is the eighth year we’ve had four camps, and they’re always sold out. Any of these kids are alumni for many years. They come back as they get older. “The camps represent all sectors of the community. The Foundation gives scholarships to children in need and involves the community. The arts can be life-changing. Sometimes I see kids who walk in introverted. They leave with a lot more confidence. They come out of their shell. Parent feedback is positive. It’s the least expensive camp in the area for a week. It’s wonderful when they put on the performance on Friday night. “Sometimes it’s the first time they’ve been in a theater. Those are our future audiences. We have to keep that going and underscore how important the arts are in a child’s growth.” The Sunrise Theatre is located at 117 S. Second St., Fort Pierce. Registration for Missoula Children’s Theatre programs is open now. For more information, call (772) 4614775 or visit the website, www. sunrisetheatre.com.

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The Indian River State College Chorale, under the direction of Dale Rieth, at left, will present “A Salute to Broadway” April 1618 as part of the annual Spring Concert. The Wind Ensemble, under the direction of John Southall, will also perform.

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April 16-18, but there is nothing traditional about it. That’s the word from Dale Rieth, professor of music and director of choral activities at IRSC. Rieth holds a doctoral degree from the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati and received a Fulbright Fellowship to compile contem-

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thing John does and I’ve shied away from. It’s leaning toward the contemporary and topical, with a few selections from this year’s Tony-nominated revivals: ‘Pippin’ ‘Cinderella’ ‘Peter Pan’ and ‘Les Miz.’ We do multiple selections from Stephen Schwartz and Stephen Sondheim in the 50-minute concert. The other half goes to John.” The program includes a Sondheim medley of “Comedy Tonight” Into the Woods” and “Putting it Together,” followed by choral highlights from “Pippin,’ written by the ‘other Stephen,’ Stephen Schwartz. Then the ensemble will do a medley tribute to Schwartz, including “Colors of the Wind” “God Help the Outcasts” “For Good” “The Spark of Creation” and “Defying Gravity.” The choir will also sing “I’m not That Girl” from “Wicked” written by Schwartz, and “The Ballad of Sweeney Todd” by Sondheim. They will also sing “Never Never Land” from “Peter Pan” and selections from “Cinderella,” including the lovely “Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful?” The choral portion will end with selections from “The Sound of Music” and “Les Miserables.” Rieth said that every member of the choir will have a solo and the look of the concert will be differ-

ent. “From a theatrical perspective, the uniforms are not overtly formal,” he said. “They’re just black. We will use choral risers but not the traditional, static four risers. They’ll stand on steps and stairs. It will be informal and more interesting visually.” After the intermission, the Wind Ensemble, led by John Southall, will present a variety of pieces, including some that highlight the concert’s theme. There will be medleys from “Les Miserables” and “West Side Story,” as well as a tribute to movie composer John Williams. Also on the program are works by Richard Saucedo, David Gillingham and Robert Sheldon. The performance concludes with the “Funiculi-Funicula Rhapsody.” Rieth said he hopes that the usual spring concert audience will attend, as well as some newcomers. “I’m hoping for a combination,” he said, “It never hurts to build a new audience.” Indian River State College presents the Wind Ensemble and Concert Choir April 16-18 at the McAlpin Fine Arts Center, 3209 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce. Tickets are $15 for non-subscribers and $10 for subscription holders. Call the box office at 1 (800) 220-9915 or visit www.irsc.edu.

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ST. LUCIE WEST — On Friday, March 27, Yvonne Hoag celebrated her 104th birthday with family and dear friends in St. Lucie West at The Lakes Clubhouse. Although she won’t actually be 104 until May 31, many of her water aerobics friends are snowbirds and traditionally celebrate with her in March. She continues to speak four languages and was so happy to speak French with her many friends from the Montreal area. She is such an inspiration to everyone who loves her and always marvels at how many call her “friend.” For gifts, she was given many skeins of baby yarn, with which she knits baby hats to donate to local hospitals.

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The Port St. Lucie Ambassadors of Swing present “Easter Parade,” as they bring their fabulous sound to the Port St. Lucie Civic Center when Dancing with the Big Band takes place on Tuesday, April 7 at 7 p.m. in the Emerald Ballroom. This will be the final dance of their season. Tickets are just $7 in advance and $9 at the door and refreshments will be available, including special drink prices for this event. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Each dance brings a bigger crowd, so be sure to get your tickets now. This event will feature a special selection of songs such

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Guided Hikes at the Oxbow-Eco Center, 9 – 11 a.m. Enjoy a guided hike through the wilds of the Oxbow and be enriched by the biodiversity the preserve has to offer. No RSVP required; just show up. Oxbow Eco-Center 5400 NE St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-5833. Egg Hunt at Whispering Pines Park, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Eggstravaganza is a free event with an egg hunt. Children ages 10 and under will hunt and gather from 14,000 eggs. Afterwards, the Easter Bunny will be waiting to meet with each and every boy and girl for a picture. 800 S.W. Darwin Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 878-2277. Easter Breakfast at the Community Center, 9:30 – 11 a.m. Ages 2 to 6, $9.50 per child. Pre-registration is required. Kids can enjoy a continental breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Bring your camera to take pictures of your child visiting with the Easter Bunny as well as dying Easter eggs. 2195 S.E. Airoso Blvd. Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 878-2277. Easter Bunny Visit at the Minsky Gym, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. For kids ages 5 and younger. This program is designed for parent/ child interaction. Bring an Easter basket to participate in the egg hunt. Please be sure to bring a camera for photo opportunities. The fee is $3 per child. 750 S.W. Darwin Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 3444142. Friday Matinee: Easter Parade at Morningside Library, 2 – 4 p.m. Easter Parade - (1948) Musical. Starring Judy Garland

and Fred Astaire. A nightclub performer hires a naive chorus girl to become his new dance partner to make his former partner jealous and to prove he can make any partner a star. MGM, 107 minutes. Not rated. 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.

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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 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. Food Truck Invasion at Tradition Square. 5 – 9:30 p.m. Visit and join a big picnic in front of Tradition Town Hall while enjoying food from a number of vendors. Food is cooked to order fresh. For more information, call (305) 612-7779 or visit foodtruckinvasion.com. 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

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Celebrate the Risen King! EASTER SUNDAY April 5, 2015

Through the years many of you have come to experience Terry’s legendary six course High Tea and impeccable service in a charming atmosphere but not everybody knows that we are so much more than just High Tea. Our ever changing menu includes such delicious delights such as Lobster Cakes, Fisherman Stew, Italian Meatball Subs, Chicken Risotto, Chipotle Salmon, Chicken Piccatta, Crab Cakes, Texas Chili, Homemade Cheese and Ham Scones, Stuffed Brie Chicken Breast, Italian Tuna Salad, Caprese, Southwest Texas salad-anchovies & tomatoes-sapori-Freddys Everything Salad-Italian Fisherman’s CioppinoTuscan white Bean Soup. Cuban Black Bean Soup, Japanese Soup, New England Clam Chowder, Homemade Chicken Pot Pie, Won Ton Soup, Pizza in a bowl, French Onion Soup, Tiny Tacos, Champagne Lobster Ravioli, Homemade Gazpacho and more, all organic and fresh. We also offer beer, wine, champagne and homemade Sangria full of fruit and 33 teas from around the world.

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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, merchants and economy. Admission and parking are free. Civic Center 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie. For information on how to become a vendor or other info, call Jaclynn Gazdacko at (772) 807-4470. Guided Hikes at the Oxbow-Eco Center, 9 – 11 a.m. Enjoy a guided hike through the wilds of the Oxbow and be enriched by the biodiversity the preserve has to offer. No RSVP required; just show up. Oxbow Eco-Center 5400 NE St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-5833.

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Easter Bunny Bounce at Tradition Square, 1 – 4 p.m., hosted by Exponential Church. Enjoy free bounce houses, snow cones, and get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny. For more information, call (772) 324-9462.

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Adams Ranch Rodeo at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, noon – 11 p.m. K-9 demonstration, fire truck tours, bounce house face painting, BBQ, swamp cabbage, cold beer. $10 per person at the gate (plus $3 per car). Children 12 and under free with paid adult. 15601 W. Midway Road, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 462-2581.

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Tuesday, April 7

tai chi for health Classes at Oxbow Eco-Center, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Tai Chi instructors Hildie and Hector Ruiz-Puyana will lead classes in Tai Chi for Health, designed for everyone, including those who suffer from arthritis, diabetes, osteoporosis and balance issues. Appropriate for ages 16 and up; $10 per class or $32 for 4 classes. RSVP is a must. Oxbow Eco-Center 5400 NE St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. For more information or to RSVP, call (772) 785-5833.

Wednesday, April 8

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. 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.

Thursday, April 9

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. Writers Workshop at Morningside Library, 9 a.m. – noon. Meet with other writers in the Morningside Writers Group to read & critique writing in preparation for publishing. Drop in for a visit or bring your work to read. St. Lucie County Library - Morningside Branch, 2410 SE Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie Fla. For more information, call (772) 337-5632. St. Lucie Mets vs. Bradenton 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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John Carroll High School is excited to announce that its 25th annual golf tournament will be held on Saturday, April 25, at Gator Trace Country Club. The school will be incorporating many new features this year to celebrate this special milestone. A donation of $100 will allow you to enjoy breakfast, lunch, a round of golf, prizes and a fun day on the course. New this year, will be an “all-inclusive” golfers fee which will include mulligans, raffle tickets, 50/50 tickets, and a complimentary beverage for $150. All golfers will also enjoy door and raffle prizes, which are generously donated by area businesses. Depending on the level of sponsorship, you can enjoy complimentary foursomes, tee/ green signage, pin flags, cover page ad in Luminaries on April 6, a company banner displayed at the event, complimentary cart snacks and beverages, featured ads on JCHS social media sites, JCHS website, and print material, recognition at the luncheon, and advertising in the popular goodie bags. Prize donors, sponsors, and golfers

are asked to register prior to April 10, but the tournament typically sells out quickly, so sign up today. For further information, please contact Sarah Pride at John Carroll High School, by emailing SPride@JohnCarrollHigh.com, calling (772) 464-5200, finding us on Facebook, or visiting www.JohnCarrollHigh.com. The registration and breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m., with the shotgun start beginning at 8:30 a.m.

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Come to the Feast of Divine Mercy!

Calling all Catholics to the Feast of Mercy on the Sunday after Easter, April 12th Did you know that the Lord said that this feast would one day be the “last hope of salvation”? Have you considered what would happen to you if you suddenly died in the state of mortal sin? Did you know that in the 1930’s Our Lord Jesus, Himself requested through St. Faustina that a very special Feast of Divine Mercy be established in His Church and solemnly celebrated on the First Sunday after Easter every year? In the Jubilee Year 2000, after many years of study, Saint Pope John Paul II fulfilled the will of Christ by establishing this special Feast of Divine Mercy in the Catholic Church and gave it the name of Divine Mercy Sunday! By God’s Providence, Saint John Paul II died on this feast in 2005.

What is so special about this new Feast of Divine Mercy you might be asking yourself? It is the promise of the total forgiveness of all sins and punishment for any soul that would go to Confession and then receive Jesus in Holy Communion on that very special Feast of Divine Mercy!

Why would Jesus offer us something so great at this time? Jesus told St. Faustina that she was to prepare the world for His Second Coming and that He would be pouring out His Mercy in very great abundance before He comes again as the Just Judge and as the very last hope of salvation. If you have been away from the practice of your Catholic faith, and if you would like to come back into the, one, true Catholic Church, then this is the most perfect opportunity for you, if you are prepared to repent and turn from sin. Many former fallen-away Catholics have taken advantage of this great Feast of Mercy to get a brand new start in life and to be totally prepared to stand before the Lord. Don’t miss out on this incredible gift of mercy that is available in every Catholic Church on Sunday, April 12th of this year!

If you have been away

from the Catholic faith and if you have any questions about coming back home, then come in and talk to a priest at any Catholic Church. The beauty of the Catholic Church is that its teachings and practices are the same at all the parishes. You may have concerns, such as: marriage outside of the Church; un-confessed abortions; or other issues that could be preventing you from receiving Holy Communion or you may have questions about the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Don’t remain in doubt. Call your local parish office to find out the necessary steps to come back to the Catholic faith. Don’t consider yourself as without hope. Our Lord Jesus wants to pardon completely even the worst sinners possible. Remember, Jesus has come for sinners, not the righteous. Jesus said that even if our sins were as numerous as the grains of sand, they would be lost in His Ocean of Mercy. If you are truly repentant of your sins and are well prepared to confess your sins in the Sacrament of Confession, you’ll experience a tremendous peace. You’ll experience a great weight lifted from you and get a brand new start in life! Once you have confessed your sins in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, then you must continue to practice your faith as a good Catholic. This involves attending Mass every Sunday and on Holy Days of Obligation, supporting your local parish, and confessing your serious sins at least once a year. In Confession, you must be truly sorry for your sins and you must intend to continue to practice your faith.

Jesus is in the Confessional

One of the most reassuring things Our Lord Jesus revealed to us through Saint Faustina includes the several times when He indicated to her that He is really there in the Confessional when we are making our individual Confessions to the priests. Jesus said that every time we enter the Confessional, that He Himself is there waiting for us, and that He is only hidden by the priest. Jesus said never to analyze what sort of a priest that He is making use of, but for us to reveal our souls to Him and that He will fill us with His peace and light.

Jesus said that the greater the sinner, the greater the right they have to His mercy! Don’t continue to carry your sins, Jesus forgives!

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Some have wondered why Jesus would want us to confess our sins to a priest, but the answer is in the very first instruction that Jesus gave to His Apostles directly after His Resurrection from the dead. On the evening of the Resurrection, Jesus walked through the door of the Cenacle where the Apostles were hiding and said to them “Receive the Holy Spirit, what sins you forgive are forgiven them, what sins you retain are retained”. This was the beginning Confession. For sure, that command was not only for the Apostles to be able to forgive sins, and then to be forgotten, but for that power to be passed on to all the ordained priests of today in the Catholic Church.

and to receive the forgiveness of all sins and punishment, you must go to Confession to a Catholic priest within 20 days before or after Divine Mercy Sunday. Or if you are in the state of very serious or mortal sin, you must always confess them before receiving Jesus in Holy Communion, or you will also commit a sacrilege, which is also a very serious sin. If you haven’t been going to Sunday Mass without any good reason, you may be in a state of serious

sin and you must confess before receiving Jesus in Holy Communion.

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