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Bowen Cheer for sportsmanship defense The newly formed College Preparatory Academy of the Treasure Coast cheer squad placed second in a recent competition. Ten of the 12-member team pictured here are Blake Lee Ross, 14, Devyn Sarno, 14, Samantha King, 15, Madison White, 15, Brianna Zirger, 16, Ashley Motherway, 15, Erykah Armstrong, 16, Kariann Passaro, 15, Alex Doran, 14 and Taylor Harkins, 15.

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ST. LUCIE WEST — For a brief time, a group of 9-year-olds from Port St. Lucie were rated No. 1 in the country. Team Easton, a travel baseball team, came in first at the Winter Championships in Altamonte Springs in December and was ranked No. 1 by the United State Specialty Sports Association. The ranking was brief because the team was “kicked upstairs” into the premier division after the victory. In that division, their ranking was lower. Being No. 1 was a special moment for the players and coaches of a team that was started only a year ago by Tony Germano. Germano grew up in Port St. Lucie, played varsity football for Fort Pierce Central High School and received a baseball scholarship to Hillsborough College. He owns Greener Planet Lawncare in Port St. Lucie. Travel baseball takes the best of the local players for a travel team that plays in tournaments the

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ST. LUCIE WEST — In keeping with their mascot, the Spartan cheerleading squad from the College Preparatory Academy of the Treasure Coast are true warriors on the competition stage.

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The newly formed, 12-member team competed in the LC’s Sideline Championships, held in early December in Port St. Lucie, placing a strong second place. Fifteen teams from five Palm Beach and Treasure Coast high schools competed. But the honors for the St. Lucie West squad didn’t end there. Anyone familiar with the high adrenaline sport knows one of the most coveted awards is “Most Spirited,” the squad’s head coach Patsi Meltzer of To-

PORT ST. LUCIE — Defense lawyers for suspended Port St. Lucie City Councilman Ron Bowen filed documents last week asking the courts to dismiss the case. The motion will require a hearing, which has yet to be scheduled. “We feel the conduct and the statements made by Mr. Bowen to the state attorney are entirely lawful and Ron Bowen not something to bring about criminal charges,” Bowen’s Stuart attorney, Richard Kibbey, said. “He has a freedom to talk to the city attorney about any subject. We feel we will prevail on our motion to dismiss the charges.” A seconds-long status hearing

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FORT PIERCE — After 43 years in business, Bill Shultz Chevrolet in Fort Pierce will receive a new name and new owners, but will still have many familiar faces in the showroom and the same dedication to serving its community. Much like the tight-knit Shultz family, the dealership’s new owners, Will and Tatiana Dyer, who also own Dyer Chevrolet in Vero Beach, along with a Mazda and Subaru dealership in the same city, are dedicated to providing stellar and friendly service while giving back to the community. The husband-andwife duo own and operate all four dealerships with Will Dyer’s brother, John Dyer. Photo courtesy of Tim Ditullio William Shultz,Jr., Chevrolet Zone Manager, Carlos Latour, Bill Shultz,Sr., Tatiana Dyer, Will Dyer and Jeff Shultz.

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PGA Village politician battles budget red tape for local kids Nicole Rodriguez Staff writer

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Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer State Rep. Larry Lee Jr. looks over the shoulder of Boys & Girls Club member Rashaun Ray, 17, before presenting a check to the organization that will benefits clubs across the state for a shared total of over $9 million dollars.

ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Thanks in part to the tireless efforts of State Rep. Larry Lee Jr., D-Port St. Lucie, who is also a PGA Village resident, hundreds of thousands of children across the state will have a chance at a bright future. Many of those children are located right here in St. Lucie County. Gov. Rick Scott recently approved $9 million in the state budget for the Boys & Girls Clubs throughout Florida. Lee, a member of the Education Appropriations Subcommittee, pushed for the funding within his 13-member committee. Lee presented the Boys & Girls Club of St. Lucie County with a symbolic check for $9 million on Dec. 19. The club will learn in late January just how much of the $9 million will be designated for St. Lucie County. It’s estimated more than $200,000 will go to St. Lucie County. The millions go directly to Florida Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs, which will disburse the funds later this month. All of the Boys & Girls Clubs in Florida are members of the alliance which represents over 237 clubs from Pensacola to

Key West that served more than 135,000 youth last year. They have over 14,000 board members, adult staff and program volunteers that assist with after school care, summer programs, assistance with homework, reading, computer work, delinquency prevention and mentoring programs. Boys & Girls Clubs are the place where young people are provided with the tools and guidance to achieve academic success, become community leaders and lead healthy lifestyles, a St. Lucie Club representative said in an email. Lee stressed the importance of the clubs throughout the Treasure Coast. “It’s very important, because if you look at all the recent shootings and violence … ,” Lee said. “We have to support organizations like the Boys & Girls Club, not only at a state level, but at a local level.” Lee promised he’ll crusade on this year to assure funding for the organization isn’t slashed. “We’ve got to make sure we fight to keep it in the budget,” Lee said. “In this upcoming session, I’ll be taking a lead to make sure that funding isn’t decreased.” Boys & Girls Club board president Stephanie Morgan said the money will be

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What will you do in 2014? “All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that enough good men do nothing.” I’ve heard this quote all my life, but apparently, according to a quick web search, it’s not clear that the most-attributed-to “author,” 18th-century Irish statesman and philosopher Edmund Burke, ever said or wrote it. It matters not in this context; the meaning of the quote is what’s important, not where it originated. That quote’s been on my mind recently because, during this “slow news” holiday period, I’ve been watching episode after episode of ABC’s “What Would You Do?” on CNN. (Hey, I prefer reruns of that show to repeats on the riveting lives of British royal family. Really? There’s so little going on in the U.S. that we have to reach “across the pond” for our broadcast news?) The philosophy behind “What Would You Do?” epitomizes the above “triumph of evil” quote, emphasizing the last part, “… that enough good men do nothing.” In the show, actors are involved in scenarios in which they engage in socially unacceptable behavior

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that they play out in a public setting, and cameras are rolling, capturing scenes of unsuspecting members of the public who either look the other way, or step up to “right” a “wrong.” This particular evening, the episodes I watched involved a man very vocally hitting on his son’s girlfriend in a busy bar/ restaurant; another man loudly protesting over his breakfast that he was physically ill after learning his female server used to be a man; and an obnoxious New York City nightclub doorman refusing to allow entrance to a young woman whom he deemed

too “unmodel-like” to be part of the dance floor crowd, even to the point of asking her to step on a scale to prove she was weight-appropriate. It always amazes me that there’s a tiny minority in any given group who have the courage to speak up when they observe the mistreatment of another human being. We’re talking social settings here, where a modicum of civility would make a world of difference in the outcomes of similar situations as I just listed. But I applaud and commend the handful of individuals who are willing to, and DO, intervene when someone is obviously being bullied, instead of looking the other way and adopting an “it’s none of my business” attitude. Those who step up to “right a wrong” are true heroes in my book, just as much as is a firefighter running into a burning building to save a life. Do the afore-mentioned scenarios rise to the level of “evil?” I think so. You don’t have to cold-heartedly murder someone and dismember the body to fall into the “evil” category. Maliciously hurting another person (which means you have intent to harm),

physically or emotionally, is also evil. I’m a mother, so I feel somewhat qualified to speak up on this topic. I raised my son to embrace the ideals of honor and integrity, and he embodies them – I see and feel it in every conversation I have with him, and in observation of how he moves through this world. As we enter this new year of 2014, I encourage you to make a resolution to do the same. You don’t have to be caught on camera on a national TV show to “do the right thing,” or, as my publisher would say, to make the right choice. From being polite to other drivers in traffic, to speaking up when a parent is yelling at his child in the grocery store, resolve to improve the human condition by stepping up when remaining silent would allow “evil” to perpetuate. You may not always be successful in your efforts, but at least you will be able to look yourself in the eye in the mirror the next morning, and know that you have done your part to make a difference in the world. And you know what? You just might. Tammy Raits is managing editor of Your Voice News & Views.

Morgan said. “We want to get them early … They’re our future.” Morgan also expressed her gratitude to Lee and the rest of the committee for fighting the good fight. “We were so thrilled that they

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their full potential as caring, responsible and productive citizens, a representative said. With 17 locations throughout the county, the Boys & Girls Clubs programs serve a diverse group of kids, ages 5 to 18. It has 2,000 members. For more information on the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County, call (772) 460-9918 or visit www.bgcofslc.org.

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BASEBALL from page A1 year round. Wayne Cimperman’s son Wes, a third-grader at Palm Pointe Educational Research School at Tradition, plays shortstop for Team Easton. “They practice three-four times a week, every week throughout the year,” Wayne Cimperman said. “The skill level is unbelievable. The kids know how to turn a double play. It’s really quite remarkable. The coaches have a huge knowledge of baseball. They were pro or college coaches and the instruction is above and beyond.” Cimperman said that travel baseball takes a tremendous commitment in time and finances. Participation can easily reach $10,000 a year per player. There are fees to join, dues, money for equipment and, of course, money for travel, including hotels and meals. Fields have to be rented and umpires paid. Cimperman said that when the team is not practicing or playing, they are standing in front of grocery stores, trying to raise funds. Sponsors are very welcome, but the kids are learning that what they love to do costs money and effort beyond the playing field. They also learn that sometimes tournaments have to be canceled because parents don’t have the

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sports makes you a better, well-rounded athlete,” he said. One thing he does like about any sports participation is the hard work, the learning to take instruction and the focus. “It’s just like in the classroom,” he said. “The coaches are the teachers.” Cimperman said that even at this level, most parents are realistic about goals. “The highest hope, the best thing they could strive for, is to be on a high school team or go to college and play on a team,” he said. “Most parents don’t think (their kids} will be in the NFL or major leagues.” For now, Team Easton’s 9-yearolds are just happy to have won a championship. There aren’t many kids that age who can make the claim.

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“I absolutely love it … all of us girls have grown so close together,” said 10th-grade student Brianna Zirger, 16. Each week, the girls organize their own practices, arrange for transportation, raise funds for uniforms and other supplies and even participate in weekend parades around the Treasure Coast. Both Samantha and Brianna, who founded the team, said establishing the team also taught them a huge lesson in responsibility. “So much work went into it. We were planning every single week and every single day to get money, supplies and coaching,” Samantha said. “I learned a lot of responsibility, having to keep phone numbers and papers together and having to remember every single detail.” The school’s Principal Erika Rains said she couldn’t be more proud of her girls. “I think it’s exciting. It is a great example of what these kids can do when given the freedom and the opportunity,” Rains said. Although there’s more work to be done to prepare for a potential completion in mid-January, the girls are proud of their recent accomplishments. “It’s amazing to see how it started with just two of us and now we have 12,” Brianna said. “More girls want to see us succeed and go further than we already have.”

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“We’re not sure (how many),” he said. “We’re always hiring.” For the past 22 years, Lang Realty has offered its services to South Florida residents. It boasts 12 offices in Palm Beach and St. Lucie counties, with more than 350 agents who provide personal, individualized service to clients buying or selling properties throughout Palm Beach, Broward counties and the Treasure Coast, according to www.langrealty.com. Lang’s website currently has 2,685 listings up for the Treasure Coast. Those listings include lots and homes for sale. Lang also offers commercial real estate, property insurance, mortgage and financing, titles and escrow services and a relocation division. Lang’s website also gives a great pitch on why people should settle in Port St. Lucie. “Port St. Lucie’s cultural arts community offers an array of choices from Broadway productions and nationally known performers to classical music and civic theatre productions,” the site states. “Museums and galleries along the Treasure Coast are also plentiful. With a love for celebration and the arts, this county loves to celebrate and offers weekly festivals and fun for the whole family.”

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TREASURE COAST — “So, how would you fix Congress?” the Representative asked. By flipping Congress, I told him. By convincing all the Democrats and Republicans living in safe districts to vote for the other party to fill Congress with Democrats in Republican seats and Republicans in Democratic seats. Murphy laughed. “I love it,” he said. Congressman Patrick Erin Murphy is an oddity, which he said makes him feel at home in the 18th District. He knows that he’ll have to work hard to convince voters to keep him in the seat if he runs in 2014. Good, he said. The Democrat fills the state’s 18th District, a place not tailored for being blue. Or really for being

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Curtain rises on the fall of Saigon at Riverside Theatre “It’s a heart-wrenching story. There’s no way not to have your heart breaking while watching it unfold.

Shelley Koppel Staff writer

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VERO BEACH — As the Riverside Theatre celebrates its 40th anniversary season, last season is being celebrated, as well. The theater has been nominated for 25 Broadway World.com awards, Florida edition, for last seasons’ productions. Broadway World.com highlights shows on and off-Broadway and in professional theaters around the country. Riverside Theatre performers and directors received nominations in all nine categories. Theater patrons have voted for their favorite performer, production or director online. Results will be announced in January. Riverside Theatre’s next production is “Miss Saigon,” which will run from Jan. 14-Feb.2 The musical, from the Riverside creators of “Les Miserables,” ran for more than 4,000 performances on Broadway. It is the 12th-longest running Broadway musical. “Miss Saigon” is an epic musical with dramatic sets. Based on Puccini’s “Madame Butterfly,” it tells the story of an American

Dana Costello soldier and a Vietnamese girl who fall in love and are separated by the fall of Saigon during the Vietnam War. Dana Costello plays Ellen in the production. The young performer has appeared in many regional productions and made her Broadway debut in “Jekyll & Hyde.” The actress said that “Miss Saigon” is a wonderful show for cast and audience. “I think the music is beautiful,” she said. “It’s a great score. The story is wonderful. I think it’s wonderful when a musical is based on history. The characters are so well-written that you feel for them. It’s hard to choose who’s right and wrong, which is a good thing.” Costello said that while the sets and scope of the show are epic, the show, itself, is personal. “It’s a heart-wrenching story,” she said. “There’s no way not to have your heart breaking while watching it unfold. The music is

big and what it’s about is deep. It’s a really good show. I think everyone will love it, but bring your tissues.” Costello grew up in New Jersey and California and attended the Pacific Conservatory for the Performing Arts. She moved to New York City to fulfill her dream of appearing on Broadway. “I wanted to do Broadway, and the first time I got on stage in New York was the greatest moment of my life,” she said. Now she is looking forward to leaving a cold New York for Florida in January. She said that she has heard good things about the Riverside, but only knows one other cast member. “I know one girl from classes in New York,” she said. “That’s the great thing. It’s a whole new family of friends. Everyone gets friendly fast and you stay that way for the rest of your lives.” “Miss Saigon” will be presented

Dana Costello at the Riverside Theatre’s Stark Stage, 3250 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, from Jan. 14-Feb. 2. Performances are Tuesday-Thursday at 7:30 p.m.; opening night, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.; and matinees on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $45-$70. Call the box office at (772) 231-6990 or order online at www.riversidetheatre.com.

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2 jazzy events Sun., Jan. 5, 2014 • 1 – 4 pm

Jazz Brunch at Tutto Fresco

Good Times (West) Thirsty Thursdays 10 p.m.-2 a.m., 2096 N.W. Courtyard Circle, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 878-8844. Rinelli’s Yellow Tail Restaurant Bike night every Thursday, weather permitting. 101 N. Second St., Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 466-5474.

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Watch future ads for special guest artists at these venues and more. Special pricing may apply.

office: 772-460-JAZZ (5299)

Bottle Shock

West End Grill Live music on the patio. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. 1680 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 343-1147. City Limits Sports Bar Karaoke 9 p.m.-2 a.m., 900 S.W. Gatlin Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For

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Vine & Barley Live music. 6 p.m.-10 p.m. 1680 S.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 4467550.

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Wednesdays

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

at Tutto Freso Italian Grill, 1180 SE Port St. Lucie Blvd.• PSL $13.95 inclusive • No reservations necessary

Featuring the Ft. Pierce Jazz Ensemble At the Jazz Market in the Gazebo 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Fridays

Tin Fish (East) Live music. 6 p.m.-9 p.m., 327 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie For more information, call (772) 8793900. Bogey’s and Stogeys Karaoke 8 p.m.-2 a.m., 1032 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 3377778. 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.

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Rebar Karaoke 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m., 8283 S. Federal Highway, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 340-7777.

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Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub Acoustic Vibes by Jason Montero 9:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m., 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-6202.

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Rinelli’s Yellow Tail Restaurant Classic car show last Friday of every month, weather permitting. 5 p.m.-9 p.m. 101 N. Second St., Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 466-5474.

Neely’s Grog House Karaoke 9 p.m.-1 a.m., 802 S.W. Bayshore Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 249-4195. Rebar DJ 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m., 8283 S. Federal Highway, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 340-7777.

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.

Saturdays

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)

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.

Sunrise Theatre

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.-9 p.m., 327 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie For more information, call (772) 8793900.

music or DJ 9 p.m.-2 a.m., 900 S.W. Gatlin Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 336-8201. Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub Live music 9:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m., 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-6202. The Original Tiki Bar Live music after 5 p.m., 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 461-0880.

City Limits Sports Bar Live

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