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PORT ST. LUCIE — Chants of “move that bridge” and “preserve our preserve” resonated Aug. 20 as about 40 people protested plans to build the proposed Crosstown Parkway Bridge. The protest was held by the St. Lucie County Conservation Alliance and Indian River Keeper from about 4:30 to 7 p.m.
along U.S. 1 at the Halpatiokee Trails entrance, holding posters as drivers honked and yelled, mostly in support. One man walked across the highway to the gathering and yelled ‘keep the bridge, the bridge is good” several times before leaving a few minutes later. The bridge, as planned, will extend Crosstown Parkway over the preserve and connect it to U.S. 1. The city’s plan will be devas-
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Jordyn Knott of Port St. Lucie takes her turn at oversized Jenga at Endless Summer Winery & Vineyard Friday, Aug. 15. The ‘Welcome Back Celebration’ for school employees and family was hosted by the St. Lucie County Education Foundation and their sponsors.
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TRADITION — Some mayoral campaign drama unfolded during the Food Truck Invasion Aug. 7, but charges will not be filed. Charles Thompson, of Tradition, apparently found two campaign signs for Mayor JoAnn Faiella resting against bushes.
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He picked up the signs and was on his way to throw them away when he was approached by a Faiella supporter, Bert Shadowen, who confronted him and asked Thompson what he was doing with the signs. Thompson, wearing a Greg Oravec campaign shirt, said campaign signs weren’t permitted in that part of Tradition. Shadowen approached Thomp-
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Mitch Kloorfain chief photographer Jim McKenzie spoke of the exceptional talents of the students of St. Lucie County that were being considered for the annual Young Floridians scholarship during ceremonies held earlier this year.
FORT PIERCE — The St. Lucie County Education Foundation’s mission is to enhance public education by increasing the resources available in the district. For Jim McKenzie, the Foundation’s executive director, the 2014-2015 school year will be a busy one. “This is probably one of our most aggressive years of trying to ensure that students and teachers have the tools necessary for the classroom,” he said. “It starts with things as basic as the teacher having writing supplies, supplies to make projects, pens, paper, pencil sharpeners and crafts materials and goes to things like scientific tools.” The support may also involve supplies whose ties to learning are less clear. “It’s making sure that teachers have hand sanitizers and tissues to address a student’s needs,”
McKenzie said. “We have an underprivileged population that needs the support of the community as a whole. It can’t all fall on the backs of teachers. (Lack of hygiene) is an obstacle to learning. Kids are constantly touching and things spread.” The message, of course, is that kids can’t learn if they’re sick and not in school. Once they’re in school, the foundation wants to make sure teachers have tools with which to teach. “It’s about ensuring they have the financial and community resources to experiment in how to engage students in the learning process and motivate them, whether by a garden, to understand ecology, robotics, or (a program to understand) how the planet works. For those things, teachers can receive a grant for the classroom to engage students with programs that are not a part of general funding from the Department of Education. We can
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ten good review from those who attend. “They were really impressed with our breakfast and everything we’re doing,” Spera said. The club partners with Oak Hammock K-8 and Westgate K-8 to provide “grace packs,” backpacks full of food for needy kids to have for the weekends. The club provides the materials to the schools and schools hand them out, based on need. Spera said 55 from Oak Hammock and 30 from Westgate are accounted for. “We call it ‘feeding empty tummies,’” Spera said. They also donated 25 backpacks filled with school essentials, including note books, rulers, pens and pencils to Oak Hammock to begin the new school year.
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Good Morning Patrick, First off, great article “Jobs aplenty, workers maybe not” (Aug. 22). Secondly I typically don’t respond to news articles, but this particular posting really hit home with me. I don’t want to draw out my response, so I will make it brief. My family and I have been living in Port St. Lucie for over three years, and, up until April I had been commuting to Vero to earn a decent salary. After being laid off due to scale backs and redirection of company assets, I have been on the hunt for a new position. I have been in the digital arts/visual communications industry for close to 20 years now, my title being Creative Director. Since being laid off I looked locally for a position but to no avail. The closest thing in PSL was a web designer position that had a salary that a college student living at home would have a hard time living on. I have
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be displayed there. He also said the signs were not secured with stakes and appeared to be abandoned. Faiella said she paid a Tradition official, Jane Rowley, $100 to have a booth and place signs. Rowley confirmed this and added that Oravec’s campaign did not pay the fee and was asked to leave, according to police. The State Attorney’s office said criminal mischief and theft charges would not be pursued because it seemed like the signs were abandoned.
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PROTEST from page 7 “It’s amazing they want to put this here in this wonderful wetland. They want to start while it’s in litigation,” he said. “We have to show our outrage for this … we run kayak tours right through here, and it’s unbelievable they want to do this.” Ryan Abrams, of Miami, and Rainier Regueiro, of Fort Lauderdale joined the protest and held signs. They are recent Nova Southeastern University law school graduates, who studied environmental law. “It’s a passion of ours,” Regueiro said. “We want to protect as much green as possible.” Photographer and artist Keri West said the residents have a right to keep the area protected. “We’ve taken an assault already on our environment,” she said. A Letter to Governor Scott The Conservation Alliance and Indian River Keeper asked Governor Rick Scott to get involved, too. They sent an open-letter to the governor Aug. 20. The two environmentalist groups filed a lawsuit in May to stop the project but a decision has not been made. That’s an
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“Without your action, the beautiful Halpatiokee Trails of Savannas Preserve State Park will be destroyed and the North Fork of the St. Lucie River Aquatic State Preserve will be degraded by the construction of a bridge.” An open letter to Gov. Rick Scott by The Conservation Alliance and Indian River Keeper issue for the activists, as the first phase of surveying was to be completed Aug. 25 They claimed the decision to continue work despite ongoing litigation would be a potential waste of taxpayer dollars if the suit outcome forces the bridge plans to be changed. “Without your action, the beautiful Halpatiokee Trails of Savannas Preserve State Park will be destroyed and the North Fork of the St. Lucie River Aquatic State Preserve will be degraded by the construction of a bridge,” the letter states. In a press release, Conservation Alliance member Nyla Pipes said if the route is allowed, the state is setting a dangerous national precedent for taking state park land for industrial use.
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The same type of bacteria that has been plaguing the Indian River Lagoon for the past few years has been responsible for similar outbreaks in water supplies across the nation, and the outbreaks may be regular occurrences from here on out, researchers say. Lake Erie was hit hard in early August by a harmful algal bloom, fueled by the bacteria, microcystin. Toledo, Ohio, residents were issued a “do-notdrink” water advisory and are still facing problems from the lake. The problems facing areas like northeast Ohio and the Treasure Coast are mostly due in large part to nutrient pollution that results from a number of causes. Increased development, fertilizers, stormwater runoff and sep-
tic tanks are the biggest culprits, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration oceanographer Richard Stumpf. Rainfall, water temperatures, and, for the Indian River Lagoon, Lake Okeechobee discharges play big roles, too. It’s difficult to suggest that the pollution problems are getting more common nationwide, but Stumpf said that’s the case for many places. “There aren’t coordinated monitoring systems in place to exactly say whether it’s increasing everywhere. I’ll say this, many places are getting worse, and others, we just don’t know … we should know what’s getting better or worse, but there’s no organized way to approach it. They have mandates to study other things but not algal blooms,” Stumpf, NOAA’s head harmful algal bloom forecaster, said. NOAA does not have a forecasting system in place along the Treasure Coast but Stumpf said there may be one made in the
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future because of the need to keep an eye on areas with a lot of development, like Tradition. “If you’re in an area that is being developed, and, if you change from scrub land to lawns, you’re going to have some issues — especially with the sand and limestone down in that area,” Stumpf said. “Ultimately, it involves managing the nutrient loads.” In residential areas, the biggest culprit is sewage, and the biggest pollutant in agricultural areas is fertilizer, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute scientist Brian Lapointe said. “With more and more people moving to the coasts, we’re seeing more problems. Both the frequency of the events and the size of the blooms are both increasing,” he said. “This may be the new norm.” St. Johns River Water Management District and Harbor Branch monitors the local water
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If kids need additional help, parents can contact the Elks Club for help. “We provide in-home therapy to kids who need it. You contact us, we contact the state to get things going, and it’s funded through us,” Spera said. They spend a lot of time organizing and fundraising for events to make a difference for those who spend time making a difference to others. They get a lot of their funds from membership fees, grants and bingo luncheons, which are held the first Friday of every month from noon to 3 p.m., member Adele Gallo said. “It’s fun. The women enjoy themselves. We get a nice crowd,” Gallo said. They have a first responders family appreciation day from 1 to 5 p.m. Sept. 14 that will have face painting and games for kids. There will also be a free spaghetti dinner for police officers, firemen and their families. They are expecting 50 to 60 to attend but are hoping for more, Spera said. There will also be a Labor Day picnic with live music and an allyou-can-eat barbecue for $10. “It’s all just to say thank you – very simple. We’re a very community-minded organization,” she said.
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MCKENZIE from page 3 make them a reality.” The Foundation also helps when students are motivated enough to participate local, regional and even international competitions in history, science fairs and Odyssey of the Mind, an international creative problem-solving competition. “It’s a matter of getting kids the knowledge to be able to think on their feet and compete with teams from around the world,” he said. “There’ve been good results. The bottom line is for us to ensure we are creating good future citizens for this community by having well-rounded individuals that will enter post-secondary education and careers in fields that are global as opposed to local. “When a high school student finishes school, (he or she) may go to a technical school for a career or a traditional four-year post-secondary education. We certainly expect they’ll go somewhere else and then return to St. Lucie County, where there’s family, to be productive members of the community.” McKenzie said that the community can help the Education Foundation in a variety of ways. “We have an Adopt-a-Class program where the community can adopt a specific teacher or provide for a school,” he said. “Adop-
tion levels range from $25-$200 and allow teachers to invest in bringing creative techniques and experiences to students. We also have a Fund-a-Project portal on our website. After the grant projects, there are additional funding request for projects in the arts, science and math. “Our newest program is Coupons for Classrooms. From Sept. 10-30, there will be coupon books in all the schools. Students will sell them for $20. Eight dollars remain in the school for school improvement plans. The funds are specific to the schools and can be used for materials for training, incentives and rewards to motivate students or for materials that may not be funded through tax dollars, such as collaborative training for teachers. “Volunteers can become mentors or classroom helpers, assisting teachers in the classroom. They are subject to background checks and must meet classroom security criteria. Finally, they can support fundraising events through sponsorships and attendance.” McKenzie said students in the district will continue to show progress. “Students are a little more engaged,” he said “There’s some improvement in student performance. I’m hoping we’ve seen the
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ing for you each morning to be in class, who cares whether you’re there, you won’t go.” The Educational Foundation has been able to provide training among educators to ensure that students feel welcome, has a future and an opportunity to succeed. Students know someone is there to help them. “Once they’re in school, there’s a chance,” McKenzie said. “It’s changing the presumed direction a student is going. It makes a huge difference to a student.” The Education Foundation is located at 4204 Okeechobee Road, Fort Pierce. For more information, visit the website www.educationfoundationstlucie.org. or call (772) 429-5505. Donation are welcome and may be made on the website. Coupon books are available at any St. Lucie County school or at the district office in September. They will be available at a variety of retail outlets in October.
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to reduce the nutrient pollution from Lake Okeechobee that enters the southern portion of the St. Lucie River and Estuary through the C-44 canal, which runs through Martin County. Later phases of the project include a stormwater treatment facility — starting in October and expected to be completed in 2017 — and a pump station to move water into the reservoir, according to South Florida Water Management District spokesman Randy Smith. Despite the proposed changes, Lapointe said he’s not sure things are going to get much better. “I’m not sure we’re on the right track yet. We haven’t significantly changed how we do things. If the conditions are right, we could get another superbloom, like in 2011.” The last superbloom killed 135 manatees, 300 pelicans, 76 dolphins and a half-billion dollars worth of sea grass (about 60 percent total). In 2011, a cold drought was ended by a long rainy period that brought on Lake Okeechobee discharges. That, along with the nutrients and algae culminated into the perfect storm, Lapointe said. The best thing a person to do to help prevent another disaster like 2011 is to become educated, Lapointe said. “If people really want to be a part of the solution, there are dry composting toilets … it keeps the sewage out the water,” he said. “But, that’s a big cultural thing. “It’s important to become educated. The more people get educated and talk to their politicians about reducing the pollution, the better. It will chip away at the problem,” he said. “That may involve some costs. If that’s what it takes, then it has to happen. That’s what you have to pay to live in paradise.”
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Observed on the first Monday in September, Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894. Labor Day also symbolizes the end of summer for many Americans, and is celebrated with parties, parades and athletic events. Until Labor Day became a federal holiday in 1894, laborers who chose to participate in parades had to forfeit a day’s wages. Labor Day, an annual celebration of workers and their achievements, originated during one of American labor history’s most dismal chapters. In the late 1800s, at the height of the Industrial Revolution in the United States, the average American worked 12-hour days and sevenday weeks in order to eke out a basic living. Despite restrictions in some states, children as young as 5 or 6 toiled in mills, factories and mines across the country, earning a fraction of their adult counterparts’ wages. People of all ages, particularly the very poor and recent immigrants, often faced extremely unsafe working conditions, with insufficient access to fresh air, sanitary facilities and breaks. As manufacturing increasingly supplanted agriculture as the wellspring of American employment, labor unions, which had first appeared in the late 18th century, grew more prominent and vocal. They began organizing strikes and rallies to protest poor conditions
and compel employers to renegotiate hours and pay. Many of these events turned violent during this period, including the infamous Haymarket Riot of 1886, in which several Chicago policemen and workers were killed. Others gave rise to longstanding traditions: On September 5, 1882, 10,000 workers took unpaid time off to march from City Hall to Union Square in New York City, holding the first Labor Day parade in U.S. history. The idea of a “workingmen’s holiday,” celebrated on the first Monday in September, caught on in other industrial centers across the country, and many states passed legislation recognizing it. Congress would not legalize the holiday until 12 years later, when a watershed moment in American labor history brought workers’ rights squarely into the public’s view. On May 11, 1894, employees of the Pullman Palace Car Company in Chicago went on strike to protest wage cuts and the firing of union representatives. On June 26, the American Railroad Union, led by Eugene V. Debs, called for a boycott of all Pullman railway
cars, crippling railroad traffic nationwide. To break the strike, the federal government dispatched troops to Chicago, unleashing a wave of riots that resulted in the deaths of more than a dozen workers. In the wake of this massive unrest and in an attempt to repair ties with American workers, Congress passed an act making Labor Day a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and the territories. More than a century later, the true founder of Labor Day has yet to be identified. Many credit Peter J. McGuire, cofounder of the American Federation of Labor, while others have suggested that Matthew Maguire, a secretary of the Central Labor Union, first proposed the holiday. Labor Day is still celebrated in cities and towns across the United States with parades, picnics, barbecues, fireworks displays and other public gatherings. For many Americans, particularly children and young adults, it represents the end of the summer and the start of the backto-school season.
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ST. LUCIE WEST — Lee Plastic Surgery and Laser Center in Port St. Lucie and Jupiter has recently launched a brand new website. The new site is loaded with updated videos, testimonials and content. “We created a website that is easier to read and more informative for our patients,” said Dr. S. Darrell Lee. “It includes larger fonts, better displays and is easy to navigate.” The website can be found at leeplasticsurgery.net. If you are considering plastic surgery of any kind, you are encouraged to visit the website. It will provide you with valuable information about the procedure as well important information about Lee and Lee Plastic Surgery and Laser Center. Lee is an accomplished board certified plastic surgeon. He is a graduate of New York Medical
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ST. LUCIE WEST — Rheal “Ray” Carpenter is being recognized as the Indian River State College 2014 recipient of the Harriett Kirk Crago Faculty of the Year Award. An IRSC faculty member since 2000, Carpenter serves as an Associate Professor in the IRSC School of Business. Carpenter is dedicated to the college, his department, students and community. He was active in supporting the college’s re accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges by promoting an initiative to improve student achievement in math. Carpenter also works with the local communities to address business related programs and provide professional support where needed. “Ray is a tireless worker, fully giving back to our institution in
every way possible and to every student possible, whether they have him as an instructor or not. He personifies availability and approachability, and an impressive record of student success validates that,” said IRSC President Edwin Massey. The Harriett Kirk Crago Faculty of the Year Award at Indian River State College was established through the support of Alan and Laura Kauffmann in honor of Laura’s mother and IRSC Board of Trustee Emerita, Harriett Kirk Crago. Throughout the year, students are invited to nominate teachers who, along with expertise in the classroom, exhibit a warmth and enthusiasm which significantly enhances the quality of life for students at IRSC. The Faculty of the Year Award recipient is selected from all of the monthly recipients. In recognition of his or her teaching excellence, the recipient receives a $1,000 stipend.
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — St. Lucie County Sheriff Ken J. Mascara announces the promotions of several personnel, which took effect earlier this month. “The retirement of 34-year agency veteran Maj. Michael Graves was the impetus for the promotions,” Sheriff Mascara said. “Major Graves served the people of St. Lucie County with professionalism, distinction and wisdom during his law enforcement career. We wish him the best in his retirement, and we will miss him.” On Aug. 11, the sheriff promoted Jerry Rothman to major, Doug Hardie to captain, Brian Hester to lieutenant and Edgar LeBeau to sergeant. Major Rothman will head the Department of Administration. Capt. Hardie will command the Criminal Investigations Division. Lt. Hester will head the Special Investigations Unit. Sgt. LeBeau will be assigned to the Patrol Operations Division. Here are the sheriff’s remarks from the Aug. 11 promotion ceremony: Major Jerry Rothman Jerry Rothman began his law enforcement career in 1985. During his 29-year career, Jerry served in many different capacities. His initial assignments included Field Training Officer, warrant service and intensified traffic enforcement. In 1986 to his transfer in 1989, he served as a sex crimes investigator. In 1989, he was assigned to the agency’s accreditation efforts. Through his perseverance, the Sheriff’s Office attained its first
Photo courtesy of the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Brian Hester, Capt. Doug Hardie, Sgt. Edgar LeBeau and Maj. Jerry Rothman. national accreditation. He was promoted to sergeant in charge of accreditation along with planning and research in 1992. In 1994, he transferred to road patrol and then became the Traffic Unit supervisor in 1996. In 2002, he was promoted to lieutenant in charge of professional standards. As the accreditation manager, he managed the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. (CFA) re-certification processes in 2002, 2005 and oversaw the processes in 2008 and 2011. He serves as an accreditation assessor for CFA as well as serving as a team leader. He has been recognized for his expertise
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Unit. In January 2008, he moved to the Economic Crimes Unit as a detective. In October 2008, he was promoted to Sergeant and transferred to the Special Investigations Unit. He became training coordinator in February 2010. He also is a member of the Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team where he is one of the team leaders. He enjoys the respect of his colleagues at the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office and other law agencies at the local, state and federal levels. He has received commendations from numerous outside organizations and members of the public to include the Florida Sheriff’s association Deputy of the Year, Palm Beach Post Officer of the Year, U.S. Attorney General’s Officer of the Year, and Florida Attorney General Meritorious Service Award. His departmental honors include: Detective of the Quarter, seven Unit Citations, and five Exceptional Duty awards. His evaluators have noted his “meticulous attention to detail,” “interpersonal and sound negotiating skills,” “team player”
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FORT PIERCE — “Funny Money” follows Henry A. Perkins, a mild mannered CPA, who accidently picks up the wrong briefcase at the train station on his way home. He discovered that the briefcase he has is full of money. Henry assumes it is illicit cash and decides to keep it. Knowing that the former owner must have his briefcase, he rushes home to book one-way fares to Barcelona. He tells his confused wife to leave everything behind, but she’s more concerned about the arrival of their friends, the Johnsons, who were invited to Henry’s birthday dinner. The doorbell rings. The police detective at the door wants to question Henry about his recent activities. The bell rings again. It’s the cab driver waiting to take them to the airport. Another ring at the door. It’s the Johnsons, who get caught up in the craziness. The bell rings once again, and it’s another detective who brings some very disturbing news. Henry’s inept attempts to extricate himself from this impossible situation lead to increasingly hysterical situations. ‘Funny Money’ is directed by Mercedes Finley, who spearheaded last season’s opener, ‘And Then There Were None’. The show features Jay Summers and Rosemary Knight as Henry and Jean Perkins. Dan Hafner and Ellen Gillette as Vic and Betty Johnson, Gail Searles and Jesse Bouldin as the two detec-
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er raw shellfish. • Cook shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) thoroughly. • For shellfish in the shell, either boil until the shells open and continue boiling for five more minutes, or steam until the shells open and then continue cooking for nine more minutes. Do not eat those shellfish that do not open during cooking. Boil shucked oysters at least three minutes, or fry them in oil at least 10 minutes at 375°F. • Avoid cross-contamination of cooked seafood and other foods with raw seafood and juices from raw seafood. • Eat shellfish promptly after cooking and refrigerate leftovers. • Avoid exposure of open wounds or broken skin to warm salt or brackish water or to raw shellfish harvested from such waters. • Wear protective clothing (e.g., gloves) when handling raw shellfish. How is Vibrio vulnificus infection treated? If Vibrio vulnificus is suspected, treatment should be initiated immediately because antibiotics improve survival. Aggressive attention should be given to the wound site; for patients with wound infections, amputation of the infected limb is sometimes necessary. For more information on care and treatment specifics, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, http://www.cdc.gov/ vibrio/vibriov.html. For general food safety questions, call the FDA Food Safety Hotline at 1-888-723-3366. Quick reminder about Vibrio: • Vibrio vulnificus infections are rare. • Vibrio vulnificus is a naturally occurring bacterium in warm, brackish seawater. • Water and wounds do not mix. Do not enter the water if you have fresh cuts or scrapes. IMPORTANT: Individuals who are immunocompromised, e.g. who have chronic liver disease, kidney disease or a weakened immune system should wear proper foot protection to prevent cuts and injury caused by rocks and shells on the beach.
June to 6.2 percent in July. The Martin County Business Development Board sponsored the summit. It drew a Who’s Who of Florida’s economic-development leaders: Gary Swoope, the state’s secretary of commerce and president/CEO of Enterprise Florida; Melissa Medley, chief marketing officer of Enterprise Florida, Jesee Panuccio, executive director of the Department of Economic Opportunity, and Chris Hart, president and CEO of CareerSource Florida. Corty said the state’s economic rebound seems to largely be firmest in parts south and heading north. He said the Treasure Coast is poised to take advantage of the recovery, because of its placement between Orlando and Miami “Florida is back, but it’s not entirely evenly distributed,” Corty said. Corty said Florida has many obsolete stereotypes yet to shed, but more and more businesses are seeing it as the future. “We’re not as ‘old’ a state as people have historically taken us,” Corty said. He noted that the population of those 19 and younger is now equal to the population of those 65 and older.
An issue Corty said the state needs to address is puffing up its so-called “middle-skilled” workforce. He said a Florida yacht builder recently told him that he needs workers, but can’t find them. “There’s a huge need for skilled training throughout the state,” Corty said. Panuccio said Florida has been a model of economic rebound. He said the state’s job growth rate equaled or exceeded the nations for the last two years. “It is making news and headlines around the nation,” he said. Later he added, “This isn’t just a natural recovery. There’s something else going on in Florida.” Panuccio said that there’s a newfound business optimism in the Sunshine State and that the state government has made good decisions to urge it, including reducing taxes and regulations, and investing about $600 million into the state’s ports. Panuccio said that while the state is in a strong economic rebound, it’s up to every community to tap it effectively. “Everything we’re doing at the state level can be replicated on the local level,” he said. Don Delaney, founder and president of Hobe Sound’s Strategic Development Initiatives, challenged Panuccio about whether
policies coming out of Tallahassee have been helping the Treasure Coast economy. He said that pollution of the Indian River Lagoon threatens the local economy, and loosening environmental regulations seems to add to the damage. Panuccio said that Gov. Rick Scott and members of the Florida Legislature haven’t lifted regulations without careful consideration. “I think most people would say the state is growing well and we’re being smart about the environment,” he said. At the meeting, former Martin County Commissioner Ed Ciampi, Palm City, said the Treasure Coast’s greatest economic weakness is human capital flight, the loss of talented youths to other job markets. He said without young adults staying, the local economy can only have crimped growth. The only way to keep them around, he predicted, was attracting more large employers with upwardly mobile jobs. “What Martin County is best at exporting is our talented young people,” Ciampi said. He added, “My daughter graduated Martin County High School. Every single person didn’t ask, ‘What are you planning on doing?’ They all asked, ‘Where are you planning on going?’“
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He earned a Silver Star for his actions during the famous battle of Pork Chop Hill in the Korean War. It takes a pretty tough guy to do that. But Army veteran Peter Popolizio of St. Lucie West, also has a sensitive side. He paints, plays keyboard instruments and builds model ships, among his many talents. And he never was formally trained in any of them. “I’m completely self-taught,” he said. “With music, it’s all by ear. Hey, I’m Italian!” he said, laughing. Popolizio credits his wife of 54 years, Mary Ann, with getting him started. They’re clearly each other’s best friend. He’d always had an artistic streak, “but when it came time for me to retire, my wife didn’t know what to buy me,” he said. “And then she said, ‘You’ve always been good at art,’ and she bought me an easel, paint and canvases. I said, ‘I can’t do this,’ and put everything in a closet for six months. “Finally I pulled it out and did a painting. My wife took it to work and sold it for $60!” Popolizio would go on to sell more than 350 paintings around the world, as well as prints, some of which for thousands of dollars. “So, I thought, ‘Maybe this will work,” he said. It has been said success becomes a habit, and, in Popolizio’s case, that is certainly true. In Korea, the young Popolizio was a corporal in a rifle company attached to the 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. “My philosophy is, ‘Never get
bored.’ That word is not in my vocabulary.” Peter Popolizio, Army Korean War veteran, artist and musician His citation for his Silver Star medal reads, in part: “(O)n the night of 17 April 1953 in the Kumhwa Valley, North Korea, at the base of Pork Chop Hill and due west to hill 200 … while attempting to dislodge the enemy from the cut to the right of hill 200’s crest, Cpl. Popolizio crawled his way over uneven terrain, toward the enemy and on two different occasions rescued men from his platoon and carried them to safety despite exposing himself to enemy fire.” Popolizio served in the Army until 1959 and then went on to own and operate a successful building contractor, along with his brother, in his native New York for 35 years. “We built banks, houses, home improvements and in those days, drive-through milk stores. We built about 20 of those,” he said. During those years, Popolizio played piano and organ, though strictly for enjoyment, rather than “gigs” “It was mostly for fun,” he said. “We’d get together with family and friends, playing and singing.” Mary Ann chimed in, “He’s played most of his life. We were always at someone’s house, singing along with him.” When the Popolizios moved to St. Lucie West over a decade ago, Peter was forced to leave his organ behind. He bought an electronic keyboard but doesn’t like it. “They do too much for you,” he said, referring to the built-in features like added strings or percussion. He has recorded several CDs playing popular tunes, putting
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Staff photo by Mary Kemper Peter Popolizio, an Army Korean War veteran of Pork Chop Hill, and his wife, Mary Ann, are pictured at their home in St. Lucie West, beneath one of Peter’s many oil paintings.
Staff photo by Mary Kemper Peter Popolizio is especially proud of painting this portrait of his mother.
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personalized photos, along with lists of the tunes, on each case cover. With retirement came the chance to recapture the love of creating art for Popolizio, and he has been both prolific and eclectic. “I really like doing florals,” he said. “They’re easy and rewarding. Here in Florida, though, they’re not as popular as they are up north. Here, it’s more seascapes and palm trees. But I always say, if you can paint a rose, you can paint anything.” In addition to florals, he has painted landscapes, seascapes, portraits and many other genres. “Many artists specialize, but I never did,” he said. “I didn’t want to get labeled.” Popolizio has also exhibited at art shows. “He entered a show at the Elaine Benson Gallery in Southampton, Long Island,” Mary Ann said. “Elaine herself was a judge. And Peter won Best in Show! And he didn’t even want to enter.” Popolizio laughed. “I’ll never forget that phone call (from Benson). I said, ‘Did I win?’ ‘Yes, you won.’” Popolizio has done numerous paintings on commission, as well. “A lot of pets, especially, as well as people’s homes,” he said. And the self-taught artist has also taught other artists but never charged for his time. Since moving to Florida, Popolizio works mostly in pencil sketch, as the odor of the solvents used in painting would have been overwhelming. “In New York, I had a room set aside, but it wouldn’t work here,” he said. Since moving to Florida, and being a veteran, Popolizio branched out into a different medium: monuments. He designed the Korean War Veterans Memorial, now residing at Veterans Memorial Park, Port St. Lucie. Additionally, he assisted in designing the Purple Heart Memorial at the park as well. He was instrumental in having Korean War Memorials dedicated at Vero Beach Veterans Memorial, Stuart Veterans Memorial and
Fort Pierce Veterans Memorial parks. In addition to his Silver Star, Popolizio was awarded many other medals for his Army service. Here in Florida, he was the recipient of the Four Chaplains Legion of Honor Award in 2011 and was given the Senior Volunteer of the Year Award for St. Lucie County schools in 2014. Popolizio is also the command of Korean War Veterans Association Chapter 106, Port St. Lucie, a position he’s held for eight years. He also is a key member of Veteran Partners, a group of veterans from all modern wars that gives presentations to help educate schoolchildren on the military experience and patriotism. Editor’s note: Veteran Voice covered Veteran Partners in a previous issue. “It’s so important (to educate the children),” Popolizio said. “The children don’t even know about the history. But we keep it alive. “Back when I served, there weren’t even any paved roads in Korea. Now, it’s booming. Look at the difference between the north and south. That was because of us.” Popolizio admits likes to keep moving. “I’m always doing something,” he said. “My philosophy is, ‘Never get bored.’ That word is not in my vocabulary. “My wife, now, she’ll say, ‘I’m bored.’ “So read a book or something,’ I’ll say.” At this, Mary Ann smiled. The more sedentary of the pair, Mary Ann, herself, enjoys creative writing as an artistic outlet, and has submitted poetry for publication. The couple have two daughters and a son, and five grandchildren, and they enjoy many frequent visits. “The first thing they do is head for the pool, whoosh!” Mary Ann said. It’s a fine, comfortable life Popolizio leads, thanks as much to his artistic creativity as to his good business acumen over the years. As a veteran, he keeps his finger in a number of pies. He’s prolific at just about everything he does. “I will say, it’s been very rewarding,” he said.
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ST. LUCIE WEST — Wendy Powell has spent most of her professional life in management. She spent 23 years at the University of Michigan as associate director of human relations and is the author of “Managing Experience Acquired: Necessary Skills for Successfully Managing Any Employee.” Her husband’s job took the family to Boca Raton eight years ago, and she joined the business faculty at Palm Beach State College. Powell also appears on Talk Radio 600 every Thursday on the Cindy Graves show and writes a business blog for the Huffington Post. With such a busy professional life, Powell still has time for her passion: bird watching. She has just written “Phoebe the Little Hummer That Could,” about a real-life hummingbird whose life cycle was captured on webcams viewed by millions. “The family put a webcam on her nest (in California), and she came back to the same nest on the same rose bush to mate, lay eggs, hatch and feed the babies,” Powell said. “It was the life cycle, and it was fascinating. She was there for nine years, seven of them with the camera.” In actuality, no one knew of
the bird, named Phoebe after the actress Phoebe Cates, was the same each year, but Powell said that it didn’t matter to those who watched for several years. “Then she went missing,” Powell said. “The people closed the webcam and moved. It left a hole in the heart of many people all over the world. Everyone watched. There were a lot of stories about how she took in an orphan bird and how she built her nest with the help of spiders. When she went missing, they had to take the babies to a rehab facility before they could be released.” Powell first learned of Phoebe when her sister saw the webcam and suggested she check it out. She told Powell that everyone fell in love with the little bird and people found themselves logging on to check out her progress. Powell has always been fascinated by birds. “I had parakeets and cockatiels,” she said. I’m fascinated by how bird migrate, survive and fly. It’s fascinating to watch the process. The webcam was astounding.” For her book, Powell created the Rosebush Estate, with the background of the pages resembling Phoebe’s realm. The book is intended to give information about hummingbirds and to be shared by children and families. “There are lots of pictures,” she
Wendy Powell said. “I got permission from the owners of the webcam to use pictures from the website of Phoebe and the babies. They are absolutely amazing.” Powell said she hasn’t seen one hummingbird since she’s been in Florida. “I’m very disappointed,” she said. “I know they go through Florida. California has non-migratory hummingbird, but in Florida, they cruise through. They’re pretty smart birds. They probably know that during hurricanes, they’d have to scoot.” Powell is next turning her attention to baseball. Son Ryan
played in the minor leagues and attended spring training for the Baltimore Orioles, an irony not lost on the bird lover. He was offered a job as a scout and he took it. His goal is to become a general manager. “It will be a book that discusses the likelihood of children becoming professional athletes,” she said. “They have the dream. My son knew at 8. There’s a reality. It will be geared to children and parents. There’s a lot of nepotism and families in sports. “My husband’s grandfather played professional ball and there was knowledge and love of the game in the family. Ryan’s a catcher, and we were able to get him lessons with Bill Freehan (the longtime catcher with the Detroit Tigers.) Still, going into scouting was hard. He’s only 28, and he couldn’t turn it down. He’s done very well with the sport.” Powell wants families to understand the small number who make it in professional sports and the degree of drive, focus and sacrifice on the part of families to make the dream come true. Then they can make informed decisions about following a professional sports dream. For more information about Wendy Powell, visit the website, www. authorwendypowell.com.
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Photo courtesy of Indian River State College Romana Saintil, Lindsey Mercado, Amber Wakeland, Mary Karla Hernandez, Alicia Sanders, Cristina Torres, Jessica Lesko, Diana Alvarez and Jernie Talles (left to right) in a scene from the IRSC Performing and Visual Arts Department’s May performance of the musical ‘A Thousand Cowboys.’ IRSC is announcing subscription ticket sales for the 2014-’15 season on sale now with individual ticket sales starting Sept. 3. The season will feature two much-loved musicals, ‘Damn Yankees’ and ‘Nunsense.’
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The Indian River State College Performing and Visual Arts Department 2014-15 season lineup of shows and concerts offer, the audience memorable dramatic, comedic and musical performance. Those who appreciate the performing arts will want to catch all of the McAlpin OnStage shows and performances for the fall 2014/spring 2015 season. Season subscriptions for the nine-show series are now available for $90, with the option to purchase additional shows for $10. Individual tickets for shows without a subscription cost $15 and are on sale Sept. 3. Included in the nine-show McAlpin Onstage series this season are two memorable musicals and a romantic comedy the audience will love and laugh with. The romantic comedy “Boeing Boeing” runs Jan. 15-17, the musical “Damn Yankees,” Feb. 11-15 and the musical “Nunsense” will be March 26-29.
The OnStage season kicks-off October 16 with the variety concert “Play it Again Sam!” featuring the IRSC Jazz Ensembles, Jazz Combo and the “Company” Singers. The show provides a celebration of classic jazz, pop and Broadway music from past to present. The complete nine-show season includes: the variety concert “Play it Again Sam!” Oct. 1618; the comedy “The Amorous Ambassador,” Oct. 30 through Nov. 1; the Dance Ensemble Showcase, Nov. 20-22; a special “McAlpin Music” Wind Ensemble Holiday Concert Dec. 4-6; the romantic comedy “Boeing Boeing,” Jan. 15-17; the musical “Damn Yankees,” Feb. 11-15; a variety concert “In the Mood,” March 5-7; the musical “Nunsense,” March 26-29 and is rounded up by the “McAlpin Music” Wind Ensemble and Concert Choir performance April 16-18. Additional shows this season not a part of the series are:
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Live Rock & Roll at Good Times Bar (East) 9 p.m. 21 and up. No cover. 9144 S. Federal Highway, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 337-3546. Fridays After Dark with DJ Jay Dee at Good Times West. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 21 and up. Drink specials. Dress to impress. No cover. Happy hour 7-11 p.m. 2096 N.W. Courtyard Circle, St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 878-8844. Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub
Saturday, August 30 Irish Restaurant & Pub Labor Day party weekend. Live music by Cover Up. $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 entertainment at V’s Town Tavern 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 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) 293-9191.
Irish Restaurant & Pub Labor Day party weekend. Live music by Wonderama. $9 corned beef and cabbage dinner. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-6202. The Original Tiki Bar Reggae Sunday featuring 23 Trees. 3 p.m. 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 4610880.
Tuesday, September 2
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Wednesday, September 3
Four Play Wednesdays at Good Times West. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Music by DJ Jay Dee. 21 and up.
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Labor Day party weekend. Live music by Kilt Message. $3 Smithwick drafts and $5 carbombs. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-6202.
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10824 SW Village Parkway Port St. Lucie, FL 34987 Event subject to change without notice.
Friday Matinee: My Blue Heaven at St. Lucie County Library, 2 p.m. (1990) Comedy starring Steve Martin and Rick Moranis. An all-too uptight FBI agent must protect a larger-than life mobster with a heart of gold, currently under witness protection in the suburbs. 97 minutes, Warner Brothers, rated PG-13. Event is free to attend. Anyone younger than thirteen who would like to attend a film rated PG-13 must have a permission slip signed by a parent or guardian. Permission slips will be available at the front desk on the first floor beginning August 1st. Movies are shown in the first floor meeting room. 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 462-2787. High School Football – Fort Pierce Westwood vs. Fort Pierce Central at Lawnwood Stadium at John B. Parks Sports Complex 7 p.m. Lawnwood Stadium at John B. Parks Sports Complex 1301 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce.
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Horse show at St. Lucie County Fairgrounds & Equestrian Center 8 a.m. – 7 p.m., hosted by the Florida Quarter Horse Association. St. Lucie County Fairgrounds & Equestrian Center 15601 W. Midway Road Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 462-2581. Labor Day Festival at Bass Pro Shops. Noon – 5 p.m. Seminars on “Stoked to Smoke: How to Smoke Meat Right” 1:30 pm, “Backyard Chef: Picking the Right Grill” 2:30 pm and “Going Dutch: Dutch Oven Cooking Made Easy” 3:30 pm will be held. Food samples such as hot dogs (1-4 pm) and ice cream (4-5 pm) will be offered. “Hometown heroes” will be honored from 2 – 4 p.m. Veterans, soldiers, military personnel, police, firefighters, paramedics and teachers are eligible to participate in drawings for a $50 BPS gift card, Maui Sunglasses and a Yeti cooler (valid ID required). Family activities are scheduled such as The Duck Pond, Metal Detector Treasure Hunt, Casting Buckets, Face Painting and Arts
& Crafts. 2250 Gatlin Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-7600. St. Lucie Mets vs. Palm Beach at Tradition Field. 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $6.50-$8.50. 527 N.W. University Blvd., Port St. Lucie. To purchase tickets, call (772) 871-2115.
Sunday, August 31
Horse show at St. Lucie County Fairgrounds & Equestrian Center 8 a.m. – 7 p.m., hosted by the Florida Quarter Horse Association. St. Lucie County Fairgrounds & Equestrian Center 15601 W. Midway Road Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 462-2581. Open Swim at Ravenswood Community Pool. 11 a.m.-5p.m. Admission fees at Ravenswood pools are: Under 2 – free; 2-54 years old - $2 (non-resident $3); 55+ years - $1 (non-resident $2); Splash pad – All ages - $1 at Ravenswood Pool. 200 Ravenswood Lane, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call 772462-2560.
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Monday, September 1
Horse show at St. Lucie County Fairgrounds & Equestrian Center 8 a.m. – 7 p.m., hosted by the Florida Quarter Horse Association. St. Lucie County Fairgrounds & Equestrian Center 15601 W. Midway Road Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 462-2581. Labor Day Picnic at the Sons of Italy Lodge. 1 – 5 p.m. Cost is $10pp. Typical picnic fare will be served. Games, Horse Races, Bocce and fun for the whole family. Attendees do not need to be a member to attend. 765 SW Dalton Circle, Port St Lucie. For tickets or information call Jean Bocek at 772-345-1317. St. Lucie Mets vs. Charlotte at Tradition Field. 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $6.50-$8.50. 527 N.W. University Blvd., Port St. Lucie. To purchase tickets, call (772) 871-2115.
Tuesday, September 2
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. Feeding Frenzy Tours at the
IRSC from page 31 student-directed one-act plays, in the Wynne Black Box Theatre, Sept. 26, 27; the “McAlpin Music” Choir Concert, Sunday, Dec. 7; the “McAlpin Music – Tribute to George Gershwin” Saturday, Feb. 21; and a Dance Composition Recital, April 16, 17 in the Wynne Black Box Theatre. Check with the IRSC Box Office for additional shows not a part of the series. Tickets can be purchased
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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.
Thursday, September 4
2014-15 County Budget Public Hearing at County Commission Chambers, 6 p.m. 2300 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 462-1400. J.V. Football – Fort Pierce Westwood vs. Fort Pierce Central at Lawnwood Stadium at John B. Parks Sports Complex 7 p.m. Lawnwood Stadium at John B. Parks Sports Complex 1301 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce.
online at www.irsc.edu or at the box office located in the McAlpin Fine Arts Center lobby on the IRSC Main Campus at 3209 Virginia Ave. in Fort Pierce, Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or by phone with VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express. For your convenience, tickets may now be picked up at will call before the shows. Call the McAlpin Fine Arts Center Box Office today at (772) 462-4750 or toll-free at 1-800-220-9915 to reserve your seats, as shows sell out quickly.
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No cover. Dress to impress. 2096 N.W. Courtyard Circle, St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 878-8844.
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.
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