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Only the dancers wobble at Relay for Life True Crew Dance dancers Roslyn Vasquez, Courtney Quinones, owner Toni Pressimone, Analia Parrotta and other members of the dance troupe put their line dance moves to the Wobble during the Relay For Life event at Tradition Field in St. Lucie West Saturday, April 25.

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ST. LUCIE WEST — The man behind the plan to convert a 12.5-acre parcel into a small lake to help with stormwater runoff will be its namesake. The St. Lucie West Services District supervisors approved a motion, 4-0, to name the lake after its chairman, Harvey Cutler, PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID FORT PIERCE, FL PERMIT NO. 248 ECRWSS

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who abstained from the vote. “Harvey came up with what we all thought was a wacko idea, and it turned out to be one of the best ideas we’ve had in a long time,” supervisor Gregg Ney said. “It just felt appropriate to honor him.” When Ney made the motion to name it after him, Cutler gave up the gavel and walked out of the room because he didn’t want it to seem like he pushed the motion. “I stayed away from it. I didn’t

want any footprints on it, but it’s a real honor. I really am delighted. Maybe someday my grandchildren will come over and see it and say, ‘Hey, that’s my grandfather.’” The site, at the northwest corner of Cashmere and St. Lucie West boulevards, was originally the target for a Wal-Mart grocery store, but the city council denied the developer’s plans because of traffic concerns. The city likely would have had to add lanes to

St. Lucie West Boulevard. The city is still five or more years away from that, Port St. Lucie city manager Jeff Bremer said, after the council denied those plans. So, Cutler said he saw an opportunity to help the services district. He said he was never pushy toward services district manager

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1803 as an iron factory and then became a mill and bleachery in the 1860s, its website states. The dairy farm and processing plant opened in 1902 in Wawa. More than a century later, Wawa has 650 stores, with 400 selling gasoline, according to the website. Wawa stores are located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Florida. Wawa’s first store in Florida opened across the street from Sea World in Orlando, the website said, noting that 50 stores have since opened in the Tampa and Orlando areas. The first Port St. Lucie store will be located on 5.42 acres of property, with the development area, including the convenience store and the gas station, comprising 1.91 acres of that parcel, according a memo Cox sent to the Port St. Lucie City Council on April 15. The convenience store will be 6,119 square feet, she wrote. In addition, according to the memo, the Wawa will have a 590-square foot outdoor dining area and 54 parking spaces, which will exceed the city’s requirement for 31 spaces. The memo notes that the city’s Site Review Committee approved the project on March 25.

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STUART – The summer camp season is almost here and the Lyric’s Awesome Summer Camp is gearing up for the new season. This year’s summer camps are “All You Need is Love,” from June 8-26 and “Imagine That” from July 6-24. Karin Leone is the Lyric Theatre’s director of education and operations coordinator. “Our goal is to use the performing arts to reinforce positive life lessons,” she said. “The nice thing about our camp is our focus is not on training the next big star. We want every kid to

feel like a star in their own right and find their voice. It’s about self-confidence and teamwork. I find, having grown up in theater, that we’re often a gang of misfits. We take these kids and nurture their uniqueness and what makes them different. It’s a safe place to grow in their own skin.” The camp is open to all youngsters. Some may have a background in theater; others do not. “A few kids are really into performing,” Leone said. “Other kids have never set foot in a theater. I am especially fond of taking kids that are especially shy and timid and watching their growth. Parents reach out (to us) during the school year and say their children

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Photo courtesy of the Lyric Theatre Campers at the Lyric Theatre’s Awesome Summer Camp are introduced to drama, music and dance, but campers also have time for field days, arts and crafts and movies. All campers are encourage to express their individuality while learning to work as a team.

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MARTIN COUNTY — There is something for everyone at StarStruck this summer. Campers are invited to create their own camps by combining individual programs covering everything from Creative Movement for Toddlers to “Into the Woods Jr.,” a by-audition program for those in grades 4-12. Jennifer Jones is the program’s artistic director. She said that there are camps that youngsters have been enjoying for years, as well as some exciting new ones. First up is “Camp ANNIE.” The

camp, for grades K-3, runs from June 8-19 and will be taught by Jones and her husband, Peter Jones. “It’s not the full-on show,” she said. “It’s a two-week program with a Friday night performance. It’s customized to the kids and depends on the ages. They sing selections from the show and it’s very popular. Who doesn’t want to be Annie?” CIRQUE Intensive, for currently enrolled Cirque students, runs from June 8-12. For those who want to explore the Cirque experience and learn how to get on the

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silks like performers in Cirque du Soleil, there is a Cirque camp for Grades K-5. It also runs from June 8-12. The musical “Into the Wood Jr.,” camp for grades 4-12, runs from June 8-July 5. It is by audition only. “It’s stirred up a lot of excitement,” Jones said. “The kids are over the moon to do such a sophisticated piece and it’s interesting to see how it jumps from movie to stage.” The first of two All Star camps will take place June 22-26 for grades K-4. This is an introductory program where students learn singing, acting and dancing in a no-pressure environment. From July 6-10, “Nuthin’ but Acting” will give students in grades 2-5 an introduction to improvisation and acting terminology. A CIRQUE camp for youngsters in grades 2-5 will take place July 6-10. CIRQUE camp for those in grades 6-12 will take place on the same dates. Acting Intensive, for grades 612, gives students a more indepth look at acting, including characterization, motivation, and speech. It will also be held July 610.

StarStruck’s ‘YouTube Sensation” Program is a new program for grades 4 and older. It runs from July 13-24. “We’re so excited,” Jones said. “It’s brand new. We’re basically going to make a YouTube clip. You can be an actor, director or writer. It’s collaborative. They’ll create a little mini-movie and put it on YouTube. They’ll be using the entire 25,000-square-foot space. There will only be a small number, so people should sign up quickly.” StarStruck traditionally does two musicals in the summer, but this year, they will do “Into the Woods Jr.” and a straight play. Training will be at the Actors Performance Workshop, for grades 6 and older. It runs from July 13-31 and the play will be determined after enrollment. “That’s to make sure there is a role for everyone,” Jones said. “Kids should be doing this because they want to act and have time on stage, not sing and dance.” The littlest ones have Creative Movement from July 27-31. There is a class for those 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 and another one for those 3-1/2 to 4-1/2. Broadway Dance with Maria-Elena brings one of StarStruck’s popular teachers to the fore with

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The two camps have themes that underpin the message of the camps. For the first camp, the theme of love is about love of self, family, country, friends and the planet. For the second camp, the theme of imagination allows camper to contemplate unlimited possibilities when they dream about the future. The camp is open to both boys and girls and Leone noted that there is a good balance of the two. Sometimes boys are nervous about an “arts camp” but Leone said that everyone feels welcome at the Lyric’s Awesome Summer Camp. The Lyric’s Awesome Summer Camp will take place at Flagler Place, 201 S.W. Flagler Ave., Stuart. The first session, “All You Need is Love,” will take place June 8-26. The second camp. “Imagine That,” will take place July 6-24. Camp runs from 9 a.m.4 p.m. Tuition is $375 with a $25 registration fee that is waived for returning campers. To download registration forms, visit the website www.lyrictheatre.com. For information, call Karin Leone at (772) 220-1942, ext. 205.

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TREAUSRE COAST — While Florida’s employment held steady from February to March, the Treasure Coast kept making jobs. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity released its March jobs report on Friday, April 17. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.7 percent in March, same as for February. However, the Port St. Lucie metropolitan statistical area, MSA, had a not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate at 5.8 percent, down from 6.1 in February. The MSA included all of St. Lucie and Martin counties. St. Lucie County edged down from 6.5 percent not seasonally adjusted unemployment in February to 6.1 percent in March. Martin dropped from 5.5 percent not seasonally adjusted in February to 5.3 percent unemployment in March. “This is our (employment) peak, and now we start going the other way,” Odaly Victorio, communications coordinator at CareerSource

Research Coast, said in a phone interview. “That’s just our seasonality.” She said the Treasure Coast typically sees job declines from April or May to September or October. “The highest unemployment rate peaks in August,” she said. However, Victorio said that there are increases in one employment sector that isn’t subject to the area’s tourist season. “Manufacturing has been improving and it is an industry where there’s money to be made,” she said. “These aren’t minimum wage jobs. It is an opportunity in our area.” The Port St. Lucie MSA gained about 100 manufacturing jobs between March last year and March this year, 5,900 to 6,000, a 1.7 percent change. Additionally, there have been about another 100 jobs added in the related transportation, warehousing and utilities sector. Finding people to fill them has been difficult for employers. The entire state has been experiencing a middle-skills gap in recent years. There are several reasons for that. The recent eco-

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CHURCH from page A3 inspection of the property and until July 17 to close the sale. If the deal falls through, the city would have to return all but $15,000 of the $13 million. Completing the sale, however, locks the city into In 2009, the city gave Digital Domain a $51.8 million incentive package — including land and the fully equipped Tradition studio — in exchange for the promise of high-wage jobs. The company closed its doors in late 2012, laying off almost 300 employees, shortly before filing for bankruptcy. Bowen said, “Christ Fellowship is in a position to restore lives and give people hope and faith, so something good can come out of something bad.” Directing his next comment toward former Digital Domain CEO John Textor, who attended the meeting but did not speak, Bowen said, “You left a lot of broken promises and a lot of broken dreams out of Tradition studio.” Textor, who is now chairman of Pulse Entertainment Corp. in Port St. Lucie, sent numerous letters to the City Council and City Manager Jeffrey Bremer asking to meet with city officials to discuss his offer to lease the building at a rate that would more than cover the city’s debt payments on the building. His efforts were brushed aside, In a letter to the council earlier Monday, Textor said Digital Domain “was performing, investing and growing. The operating plan that you once supported was viable, at least until we allowed FP&L/Comvest and Tenor Capital to turn our community project into a financial ploy.” “Unfortunately, while Mayor (Joanne) Faiello and Vice Mayor (Linda) Bartz did their best to ascertain the necessary facts, their efforts were quickly curtailed by the intimidation of Councilwoman (Michelle) Berger and City Manager Oravec who believed

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guidelines, measurement training, process management, blueprint reading. “The program was developed under a Department of Labor grant that involves 12 colleges across the state of Florida,” he said. Gorham said the instructors aren’t teaching from books. “They are employees at local manufacturers, so they’re teaching what local manufacturers want,” he said. The program tuition is $995. About 70 have gone through the competitive program. CareerSource has funded 43. Almost 400 had applied for it. Gorham said CareerSource funds many of the students. Gorham said there were 11 stu-

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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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We are now bearing witness to a series of devastating events not only in the Ukraine and the Middle East, but in the streets of America. What has happened to the core values on which our founding fathers crafted our constitution, the bedrock of our democracy? Are we to continue to allow our elected officials to lie and deceive us and the excuse that a broken campaign promise is acceptable? The truth is the truth and will last a million years. A lie is a lie and will for sure eventually rot and die. Have we seen our best days and are we to say good bye to old glory? Our flag will forever be tarnished as long as we continue to allow protesters to burn it and stomp on it. We can no longer accept the everyday lies and deceptions from the political landscape and main stream media. Why can’t they simply report the news rather than unfairly promote positions in an obvious disproportionate fashion? Don’t let our politicians’ smooth talking rhetoric fool you into thinking that things will be better. We simply want to hear the truth. Then perhaps we may stand a chance to build a better future for our children and grandchildren. Lately I have just about giv-

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uates will be held at 9 a.m. with the ceremony for associate in science and associate in applied science degree recipients at 1 p.m. The ceremony for bachelor’s degree graduates will be at 5 p.m. During the academic year, 3,048 students earned an associate or bachelor’s degree from IRSC. The growth of the college’s bachelor’s degree programs is reflected in an 8 percent increase in graduates, with 555 baccalaureate graduates. This academic year of 2014/2015, 2,493 students earned associate degrees, with 1,825 awarded an associate in arts degree and 668 students receiving an associate in science or associate in applied science degree. Associate in arts graduates are typically focused on building the academic founda-

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the summer. Students of all ages and abilities are welcome. That is why introductory and All Star programs were put in place. “It can be intimidating to come to StarStruck and be in a big musical,” Jones said. “Whether you are shy or came out of the womb bouncing to Broadway, StarStruck is for you. It’s a place for education. There are so many different kids with different interests.” StarStruck Summer Experience will take place at StarStruck Theatre, located at 2101 S. Kanner Highway, Stuart. For more information about the summer camps at StarStruck this summer, visit the website www. starstruckfl.com or call (772) 2832313.

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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The St. Lucie Ballet has been educating Treasure Coast dance students since 2004. Co-director Lydia Oquendo Corrales and her husband, Rogelio Corrales, are professional dancers and understand the training and discipline necessary to become proficient in ballet and other dance forms. During the summer, the Ballet will present Summer Intensive 2015. There are classes for toddlers, children, teens, pre-professionals and adults and students can take courses in ballet, jazz and contemporary dance. Oquendo emphasized the importance the summer session, “Dancer levels Ballet 1 and up receive pre-professional training at this very intensive and focused program,” she said. “After every summer program, students come away with stronger technique and more knowledge. They are more fit and (have) more stamina than ever. There

is a drastic and noticeable difference in their level once all three summer sessions have been completed. “Students feel very accomplished after having learned many classical variations such as the Swanilda variation from ‘Sleeping Beauty.” These and other dances are performed in costume at our Mini-Shows, presented at our studios for family and friends. The Summer Intensive runs for three sessions, June 15-26, July 13-24 and July 27-Aug. 7. Students at levels Ballet 1 and up take classes from 9 a.m., - 3 p.m. with a performance on the last Friday of the session. Pre-ballet classes are held in the evenings. Other special features involve a Choreography Workshop from June 15-26. The two-week workshop will allow dancers to choreograph their own work and perform it in costume at the end of the session. Ballet 1 and 2 includes Technique from 9-10:30 a.m., followed by a break. From 11 a.m.-noon, students will study

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TEXT THE EDITOR (772) 675-6330 Sid Banack and his daughter Cheryl Roseland (right) stand with Dr. Edwin Massey, IRSC president (left) and Dr. Tom D’Elia, recipient of the 2015 Banack Family Partnership Endowed Teaching Chair in Agriculture. Four IRSC professors were surprised with Endowed Teaching Chairs from the IRSC Foundation in recognition of their outstanding teaching and to support new initiatives benefiting students and the community. Photo courtesy of Indian River State College

IRSC Foundation awards four endowed teaching chairs Outstanding professors to implement institutes benefiting students and the community

dation in recognition of their outstanding teaching and to support new initiatives benefiting students and the community. The recipients are Wendy Dwyer, instructor, Developmental Education Department, with the Richardson Endowed Teaching Chair in Business and Entrepreneurship; Dr. Jonathan Glover, associate professor, Photo courtesy of Indian River State College English Department, with the BankAtlanDr. Edwin Massey, IRSC president (left) presents Dr. Sarah Maltic Foundation Endowed Teaching Chair; lonee with the 2015 J. Douglas Stephens Endowed Teaching Chair in Technology.

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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.

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Vocabulary and Choreography. Ballet 2 students have the option to stay until 3 p.m. for Pre-Pointe and Variations. Ballets 3, 4, and 5 study Technique, Pointe/Pas de deux, Choreography, and Pointe and Variations. There will be a Contemporary and Jazz Dance Workshop from July 13-24. The two-week workshop will culminate in a performance. There are also options that allow the students to study ballet and jazz. Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet will be taught during the three sessions. Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet is on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-5:45 p.m. Pre-Ballet is offered Mondays and Wednesdays at 1 and 2 p.m. and from 5-6 p.m. Acro 1 is offered Monday Wednesday from 6-6:45 p.m. The class teaches basic tumbling for flexibility, strength and coordination. It is for ages 5 and up. Oquendo said that the school has a ballet focus. “It is very important to stress that St. Lucie Ballet is a strong ballet-based school,” she said. “All styles of dance have good ballet training as their base. A great dancer must also be trained in most styles of dance, as well.

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 West. For more information, call (772) 343-1147. Good Times (West) Live music 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m., 2096 N.W. Courtyard Circle, Port St. Lucie. 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) 879-3900. City Limits Sports Bar Live music or DJ 9 p.m.-2 a.m., 900 S.W. Gatlin Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 3368201. 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

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“All styles of dance have good ballet training as their base. A great dancer must also be trained in most styles of dance, as well. Lydia Oquendo Corrales

If one is looking to win trophies and going to competition, St. Lucie Ballet may not be the right fit. However, if one is looking for great dance training in a caring and safe environment with professionals with experience with a long-term career goals in mind, St. Lucie Ballet is definitely the right fit.” The school presents a fulllength production of “The Nutcracker” that is presented at the Sunrise Theatre each year. In the spring, students present suites of some of the best-known classics, including “Swan Lake” and “Coppelia.” The St. Lucie Ballet is located at 884 S.W. Biltmore St., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 708-0800 or visit the website www.st-lucie-ballet.com.

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tion, call (772) 337-3546.

St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-6202.

Fridays After Dark with DJ Jay Dee at Good Times West. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 21 and up. Drink specials. Dress to impress. No cover. 2096 N.W. Courtyard Circle, St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 878-8844.

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 10 p.m.-2 a.m., 1032 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 3377778. 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, May 1

Live Music at the Original Tiki Bar in Fort Pierce. Friday Fest with specials all day. 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 informa-

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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. 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)

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• Jupiter Luncheon Cruise 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM Complimentary Mimosa for Mom

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Guided Hikes at the Oxbow-Eco Center, 9 – 11 a.m. Enjoy a guided hike through the wilds of the Oxbow and be enriched by the biodiversity the preserve has to offer. No RSVP required; just show up. Oxbow Eco-Center 5400 NE St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-5833. Friday Matinee at Morningside Library, 2 – 4 p.m. Movie to be announced. 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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Community Calendar

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 Northeast Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach. For more information, call (772) 225-7575.

Saturday, May 2

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

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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. Derby Day at Tradition Square, by the lake, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Bouncing horse races will be held along with other activities. Event is being held by Real Life Church. For more information, call (772) 337-2627. 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.

Sunday, May 3

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. St. Lucie Mets vs. Bradenton at Tradition Field, starting at 1 p.m. Tickets range from $6.50 - $8.50. 527 NW Peacock Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 871-2115. Treasure Coast RC Scale Boat Club meets every Sunday morning. For more information, visit tcrcboaters.org

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. St. Lucie Mets vs. Palm Beach at Tradition Field, starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets range from $6.50

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June 22-26 and June 29-July 3 • 10am - 2pm

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Come by for High Tea or Lunch! Come and enjoy our Homemade meals made just for you. We cater to dietary needs serving Vegan, GMO’s free, Organic, fresh and gluten free are all available. Having a special event? Come have Experience it with us. We seat up to 50. We can some of our design a special menu just for you. ever changing Whatever you desire. Special order menu.... that perfect cake Including Lobster Cakes, We are so much Fisherman Stew, Italian Meatball Subs, more than just Chicken Risotto, Chipotle high tea Salmon, Chicken Piccatta, Crab Cakes, Texas Chili, Homemade Cheese and Ham Scones, Stuffed Brie Chicken Breast, Italian Tuna Salad, Caprese, Southwest Texas salad-anchovies & tomatoessapori-Freddys Everything Salad-Italian Fisherman’s Cioppino-Tuscan 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. We also offer beer, wine, champagne and homemade Sangria full of fruit and 33 teas from around the world and so much more!

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IRSC from page B3 Dr. Sarah Mallonee, professor, English, Communications, and Modern Languages Department and Dr. Tom D’Elia, associate professor, Biology Department with the Banack Family Partnership Endowed Teaching Chair in agriculture. “Because quality of instruction is fundamental to IRSC’s mission, we feel that it is very important to recognize these outstanding faculty members and reward them with the resources to implement projects that will benefit students and the community and further contribute toward the excellence of the College,” said Dr. Edwin R. Massey, IRSC president. Massey and more than 30 IRSC administrators, faculty, and students surprised the recipients with balloons, flowers, and a miniature wooden “chair” for the surprise presentation. The recipients will be rewarded with an annual stipend of $6,000 a year for three consecutive years; $4,000 to implement their initiatives and improve instruction in their field of expertise and $2,000 in recognition of excellence in teaching. The Endowed Teaching Chair program is made possible by contributions to the IRSC Foundation. Wendy Dwyer, a St. Lucie Coun-

ty resident, will focus on exposing students to a variety of communication styles, opportunities to enhance written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills, with practical application for the 21st century. Dwyer joined IRSC in 2009 and holds a bachelor’s degree from Ithaca College and a master’s degree from Concordia University. Dr. Jonathan Glover will establish Project Public Spheres: Academic Service Learning Across the Curriculum, an interdisciplinary teaching institute and online scholarly journal dedicated to instructional invocation through Academic Service Learning. An Indian River county resident, Glover joined IRSC in 2011. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Florida Gulf Coast University, a master’s degree from the University of Central Florida, and his Ph.D. in English from the University of Florida. Dr. Sarah Mallonee will create a Virtual Honors program which will support the increased demand for the honors experience at IRSC through online offerings. A St. Lucie County resident, Mallonee joined IRSC in 2007. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Tulane University, and a master’s and Ph.D. in English degrees from the University of Florida.

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Photo courtesy of Indian River State College Dr. Edwin Massey, IRSC president (left) presents Wendy Dwyer with the 2015 Endowed Teaching Chair in Business and Entrepreneurship.

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Tuesday, May 5

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. St. Lucie Mets vs. Palm Beach 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.

Wednesday, May 6

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 ex-

hibit’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. St. Lucie Mets vs. Palm Beach at Tradition Field, starting at 10 a.m. Tickets range from $6.50 - $8.50. 527 NW Peacock Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 871-2115.

Thursday, May 7

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.

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TRANSVAGINAL MESH WARNING Women who have had a prolapse mesh or a bladder sling device implanted could be at risk for a number of internal injuries. If you or a loved one have suffered complications related to these products, you may be entitled to financial compensation.

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Photo courtesy of Indian River State College Dr. Edwin Massey, IRSC president (left) presents Dr. Jonathan Glover with the 2015 BankAtlantic Foundation Endowed Teaching Chair.

IRSC from page B8 Dr. Tom D’Elia, an Indian River County resident, will focus on training students with specialized biological research and data analysis abilities to solve real world problems in the agricultural and biomedical sciences. D’Elia joined IRSC in 2011 and holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Mount Union, a master’s degree from Youngstown State University, and earned his Ph.D. in Biological Sciences at Bowling Green State University. To date, the IRSC Foundation has awarded 47 honored faculty members with endowed teaching

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Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub Checkmate Band 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) 7856202. Live Music at the Original Tiki Bar. Dave Goodman plays from noon – 4 p.m. The Jax Band is on from 6 – 10 p.m. 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 461-0880.

Sunday, May 3

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) 7856202. Live Music at the Original Tiki Bar. Fish Head Gumbo plays at 3 p.m. 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 4610880.

Tuesday, May 5

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chairs. Other endowed teaching chair awards include the Susan H. Johnson Endowed Teaching Chair, Basil L. King Endowed Teaching Chair in Health Science, Gladys Williams Wolf Endowed Teaching Chair in Communications, Marilyn C. Link Endowed Teaching Chair in Financial Management, Community Endowed Teaching Chair in Fine Arts, and the J. Douglas Stephens Endowed Teaching Chair in any discipline. For more information about supporting an Endowed Teaching Chair with a tax-deductible contribution, please call the IRSC Foundation at (772) 462-4786.

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