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Danielle Capezzuto, Stephanie DeVries, Nicki Burriesci and Randi Muscarella, all of St. Lucie West, launch their packet of color at the finish line of the Color Run in Orlando Sunday, Jan. 13. The Color Run tours the country and will next be in the South Florida area on Sunday, May 5 in Fort Lauderdale.

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ST. LUCIE WEST — During its first official meeting of the new year, the St. Lucie West Services District Board unanimously approved a preliminary engineering report that examined the district’s 26-year-old wastewater treatment facility. In the report, district-hired engineers recommended major improvements and the addition of more treatment tanks to ensure the facility can handle area growth.

The motion is the first step in revamping the system, which is located on Utility Drive in St. Lucie West. The facility currently provides all the wastewater collection and treatment services of approximately 15,000 residents of the area plus an additional 2,200 residents of The Reserve. The facility also treats raw wastewater for businesses in the area. Treated water from the facility is used for irrigation, district staff

TRADITION — By this time next week, Tradition Square is set to receive the godfather of all makeovers. The square will be the transformed to resemble Little Italy’s from San Diego and Chicago to New York City’s famed Mullberry Street, during the 6th Annual Taste of Little Italy from Jan. 25 to Jan. 27.

Organizer and event president Jerry Somma said last year, 20,000 festival goers embarked on a cultural journey filled with authentic Italian food, music, art and Italian tradition. Local pizzerias, bakeries and Italian souvenir shops will line the square during the festival’s three-day run. Scents like Sunday gravy, fresh calzones and cannoli will fill the air, but the most important part is family, Somma said.

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In many instances patients that need hearing aids have chased those nonexistent newspaper deals or specials and bought lower technology hearing aids. This gives them a negative first experience and they simply give up on hearing aids. The provider they chose at the time quite easily put was more interested in their checkbooks than the quality of their hearing. They did not explain fully the benefits of quality hearing aids; they went for the quick sale because they saw the patient expressed concerns about the cost of quality aids.

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ST. LUCIE WEST — A trio from Ohio have not posted $400,000 needed to bond out of a St. Lucie County Jail since their Jan. 5 arrest on retail theft greater than $300.

An official at the 1675 N.W. St. Lucie West Blvd. store told police she recognized the three as suspects from a nationwide be-on-the-lookout notice sent to Wal-Marts and a recent theft from the local store. In late November a trio dressed in medical scrubs, stole over $1,600 from six separate check-out registers on Nov. 30, police said.

Master Sergeant Frank Sabol said he’s almost certain the police have their crew, and will provide confirmation upon further review of the surveillance system.

“We suspect they are part of a ring or group of thieves pulling off these kinds of thefts,” said Sabol who added a detective has been assigned to the case.

The police report stated the three are suspects in 29 other reported incidents, but did not elaborate.

Police reported viewing store surveillance video that seemed to show Amy J. Gallo, 50, of Akron, holding up clothing in a way that concealed the targeted cash registers from view. Forest Gilliam, 51, of Cleveland, would duck out of view and use universal keys to try to open cash register drawers, police said, while Garland Ware, 53, of University Heights, stood lookout. On the day of their arrest, the trio attempted to open two cash registers, which contained $200 each, police said.

All three said they were passing through town to shop while on their way to a sporting event, police said.

The trio’s rental vehicle was towed and impounded. A police inventory check by police resulted in the recovery of two large sums of cash ($2,304 and $4,800), numerous register cash drawer keys and a hand-written list, which detailed the location and addresses of other WalMart stores, police said.

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School District honors top three school related employees of the year ST. LUCIE WEST — Patricia Sorrell, a hearing impairment interpreter at Oak Hammock K-8, wept as school officials announced last week she was selected as one of three finalists for the 2013 St. Lucie County Public School Related Employee of the Year award.

Overcome by emotion, Sorrell clasped her hands over her

mouth as she watched an entourage of school officials led by Superintendent Michael Lannon, bundle of balloons in hand, enter a classroom where she was interpreting.

After a moment to gather herself, Sorrell thanked the district for the honor.

“It means the world to me to be nominated for something I love by my peers is amazing,” the mother of five said.

One of Sorrell’s children is deaf,

which inspired her to become an interpreter, Sorrell said.

“I always wanted more for her and all of the hearing impaired kids to follow,” Sorrell said.

Sorrell has worked as a hearing impaired interpreter for six years in St. Lucie County Schools.

Her responsibility is to translate spoken words from teachers and peers into sign language for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.

The school’s nominating committee, composed of past winners,

principals and district administrators, described Sorrell as a “true advocate for students ... her dedication and commitment go far beyond her job responsibilities and impacts students at all grade levels.”

Superintendent Michael Lannon thanked each nominee for all of the hard work they perform everyday behind the scenes.

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ITALY from page 5 “Food is a passion when it comes to Italians.

The table is the nucleous of where everything happens whether it’s to celebrate or to comfort.”

Jerry Somma, president

Photo courtesy of Jerry Somma More than 20,000 converged on Tradition Square for the annual Taste of Little Italy festival last year. During the three-day event, attendees feasted on authentic Italian cuisine by local restaurants and listened to traditional sounds from Italian artists. tradition.

“Food is a passion when it comes to Italians,” Somma said.

“The table is the nucleous of where everything happens whether it’s to celebrate or to comfort.”

Somma said the event never ceases to please families who attend, which is gratifying for Somma, who donated a portion of the event’s proceeds to the nonprofit

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“Our foundation is family,” said Somma, a Jupiter resident with Port St. Lucie family ties, who has been organizing the event since it began in 2008. “We want to share old traditions and create new memories.”

To share customs, Somma will have an Italian artist create street art with chalk. There will be a wine seminar and traditional live music performances, Somma said. In years past, performers and special guests included Vito Spatafore Sr. from HBO’s hit series, “The Sopranos” and Golden Globe and Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Frank Stallone, who bears an uncanny resemblance to his older brother, Sylvester Stallone.

This year, Deana Martin, daughter of the legendary Rat Pack member, Dean Martin, will perform, Somma said. He added the singer will perform a duet with her late father using video technology.

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Cheer group making a difference For Your Voice News & Views LeaderCheer is a nonprofit organization with teams and classes in Port St. Lucie (Eagles) and Royal Palm Beach (Lions).

The cheer program, now in its third year, trains young athletes ages 7–18 to be leaders in their community through the sport of cheer, and also awards scholarships to individual cheerleaders and local cheer squads.

Learning to be a leader in life and to cheer for fun is the basis behind the program’s motto “Cheer for Fun, Lead for Life”.

From February-June, LeaderCheer competitive teams are required to volunteer in their communities once a month, the training classes (noncompetitive) have the option to volunteer.

Each year new programs that need help are brought to the group’s attention. LeaderCheer cheerleaders have volunteered for various events such as dog washes once a month. LeaderDogs, a program that trains dogs to lead the blind, was chosen as the

Patsi Meltzer recipient for the dog washes in 2012. At the PSL Botanical Gardens, LeaderCheer sent 25 cheerleaders one Saturday a month to weed, clean and help keep the gardens beautiful. Cheerleaders also held car washes for the Wounded Warrior program and American Cancer Society’s R.O.C.K. program (Reaching Out to Cancer Kids) The cheerleaders used the money from washing cars to purchase art supplies and build a theater backdrop for R.O.C.K. that sends kids with cancer to summer camp. Both Eagles and Lions have beach cleanup days and the RPB Lions volunteered for the Hugs and Kisses program, using donated buttons to make bracelets to sell for families with cancer expenses.

LC also supports CASTLE STOMP OUT Child Abuse 5k Walk/Run. LeadCheer has placed second two years in a row for most number of participants and several cheerleaders won trophies for best time. “CASTLE is one of my favorite events” Patsi Meltzer said. “It is for an important cause and it encourages our cheerleaders and

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Photo Courtesy of Patsi Meltzer Danielle Hoffman and members of LeaderCheer load toys into a vehicle for Patches of Ft Pierce during the Christmas season. LeaderCheer members are learning the skills of volunteering as well as the skills of cheerleading. their parents to stay actively fit.”

Another charity Meltzer wants to make an annual event is Little Smiles. When a parent brought this organization to Meltzer’s attention, she immediately added an event to the 2012 LeaderCheer volunteer calendar. LeaderCheer held a “lock-in” at their gym and donated more than 145 toys to the Little Smiles program and the girls sent handwritten notes to the children in the hospital to go with the toys. And speaking of toys, another lock-in was held at the gym for Toys for Tots. In 2011, cheerleaders donated 140 toys to PAL’s Toys for Tots Bike Run. This year the program had more than 150 toys ready to be given out but LC missed the date of the bike run.

“I was upset I had missed the event and was cautious as to where to donate all the toys, “Meltzer said.”

But a few days later, Meltzer heard how a local charity, Patches of Fort Pierce, had all their toys for tots stolen. Meltzer immediately got in touch with Patches director, Diana Gonzalez, and told Gonzalez she had heard about what happened to their toys. Meltzer told Gonzalez they had over 150 new toys sitting in their cheer gym they would love to give them.

“I felt this was exactly where our toys were supposed to end up said Meltzer. “It was such a great feeling to see the result of hard work from cheerleaders, who had donated and wrapped the toys back in May, have such an awesome outcome. It was the perfect ending for the 2012 season at LeaderCheer.” Although volunteering and leadership is a major part of LeadCheer, it’s not the only thing. They take the sport of cheer as serious as they take their volunteer work. LeaderCheer won a $10,000 scholarship for the Disney’s Dreams Come True Contest through AmeriCheer &

AmeriDance International as the No. 1 cheer team in the nation that gave back to their community. With that scholarship, LeadCheer was able to send 89 cheerleaders to compete at the two day Americheer & AmeriDance International competition at Disney.

All teams won first place in their division, with PSL Senior Eagles winning Grand Champion for highest score of the day. The teams are also ranked with the U.S. Finals as fifth, seventh and ninth in the nation. In April, the teams won first place at the Florida Finals with the two PSL teams winning Grand Champions for highest score of the day in their divisions.

Meltzer is hopeful for sponsors or contributions to help support the cheerleaders and their work in 2013. Most of what the program takes in, it gives out.

LeaderCheer performed live at the Miami Heat vs. Thunder game in Miami during halftime.

“It was so exciting, but we only had enough pom poms for half of the girls, and those were borrowed from another cheer team.

We made it work, but one day, I am hoping to give these cheerleaders as much as they give to their communities and other kids.

Meltzer said “There are definitely times I get tired wonder how I can I keep it going, but when an opportunity presents itself to really make a difference like it did the other day with Patches in Fort Pierce, I know it’s all worth it in the end.”

To learn more about LeaderCheer and watch their volunteer videos visit www.leadercheer.us.

Registrations for the Spring Cheer program will be held at the PSL Community Center off of Airoso Blvd on Sunday, Jan 13th from 2:30-5:30 p.m. For more information about LeaderCheer’s scholarship programs contact Patsi Meltzer at patsi@leadercheer. us.

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Treasure Coast abnormally warm

By Nicole Rodriguez Staff writer ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Unseasonably warm weather will continue for the next few weeks, meteorologists are saying. Although the heat isn’t setting or breaking records, experts say rising Fahrenheit levels aren’t normal for this time of year.

“For the month of December, we were above the normal,” National Weather Service meteorologist Derrick Weitlich said. “The average January temperature is 5 to

10 degrees above normal.”

Weitlich said normal temperatures for mid-January are highs around 72 and lows in the 50s. In recent days, the heat has reached the upper 80s on the Treasure Coast.

As far as when a cool-down might sweep the state, Weitlich said the models are too far out and don’t show any activity yet.

The Melbourne-based meteorologist said arctic oscillation patterns could be contributing to the warm weather.

The arctic oscillation has two phases: a positive and a negative phase. When the arctic oscillation is in its positive phase, a ring of strong winds circulating around the North Pole acts to confine colder air across polar regions.

This belt of winds becomes weaker and more distorted in the negative phase of the arctic oscillation, which allows an easier southward penetration of colder, arctic air masses and increased storminess into the mid-latitudes, especially across the eastern

U.S., Weitlich said.

Port St. Lucie weather enthusiast and blogger Joe Zelenak said another explanation for the exceptionally warm weather is the absence of an El Niño and La Niña in the Pacific Ocean, which has a direct effect on the East Coast of the U.S. El Niño is characterized by unusually warm ocean temperatures in the Pacific Ocean, as opposed

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ST. LUCIE WEST — The Mako Soccer Club, the largest youth sports organization in the area, will have a four-week winter camp starting on Jan. 21 at McChesney Park in St. Lucie West.

Two camps will be offered, one for field players and one for keepers (goalies).

While the players will be taught the skills and techniques of the game, the primary focus from the Mako coaches and trainers on the field will be to make sure the kids are having fun.

“The first thing we highlight is fun,” Mako Soccer Club board member Al Soricelli said. “It may sound hokey, but you cannot put enough value in the fact that if the kids aren’t oozing out of their pores with enjoyment, it’s a failure because they are not going to come back.”

“At the youngest of ages, we de-emphasize results. What’s interesting about this is that that perspective carried by the staff at Mako is coming from guys and gals with the most competitive zeal on Earth. We just check our competitive nature at the door and understand what’s important.”

A big part in creating the fun is to get the kids involved while on the field. As their involvement and interest rise, the hope is that skills will develop with the ball glued to their feet.

“We don’t want a kid to fade off to the side because of lack of confidence or activity,” Soricelli said.

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El Niño is an oscillation of the ocean-atmosphere system in the tropical Pacific having important consequences for weather around the globe, Zelenak said.

“We were supposed to go into an El Niño, which would have made temperatures cooler,” Zelenak said. “But it never materialized.

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Founded in 1991, the Mako Soccer Club has grown into an organization with more than 1,500 athletes and participants.

Soricelli, who joined the club as a coach in 2000, explains Mako’s growth is due to the club aiming to set a unique soccer culture in the community; a culture that coincides with a sport being on this nation’s radar more than it has ever been before. From YouTube to more cable networks dedicated to soccer, kids have more outlets to watch “the beautiful game.”

“Mako Soccer Club has been and now, is even more committed to a true grass roots soccer culture,” Soricelli said. “Ten years ago, if you were to ask a kid who is the best player in the world, they would probably then say ‘my dad.’ Kids would come to the games in Mets jerseys or Dolphins T-shirts.”

“But now, they know who Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are. They are now wearing Barcelona or Manchester United jerseys.”

Girls at Mako are also excited about the soccer revolution in this country.

“If you ask them, ‘Do you know who Mia Hamm is?’ they would probably think that was a sandwich,” Soriceilli said. “There was no connection because the kids now aren’t old enough to remember who she was, but they know who Alex Morgan and Abby Wambach are. The girls want to be Hope Solo.”

For more information on how to register for winter camp and the happenings at the Mako Soccer Club, visit www.makosoccer.com.

We’re in a neutral state.”

Zelenak, who uses special software to track the latest weather trends, said he foresees a cold snap in the coming weeks as far south as Georgia. Zelenak said it’s still too early to tell if any cold air will dip into the Sunshine State.

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The facility, which can handle 2 million gallons at maximum capacity, currently treats 1.4 million gallons of wastewater a day.

The wastewater is biologically not chemically treated, district manager Dennis Pickle said. Natural organisms or bugs are housed in several different tanks and help clean the water by absorbing bacteria and feeding off of each other to filter out old organisms, Pickle said.

The current system uses a contact-stabilization process. In this process, wastewater enters an aeration basin or contact tank, where it is mixed thoroughly. After a certain amount of time in hydraulic retention, the contents flow to sediment tanks where solids and liquids are separated. The clarified water is treated further. Pickle said the new and improved system, which should be in place by 2015, will function similarly, but will handle more wastewater and function at a higher capacity. He said the new system will use oxygen differently and is known as an extended aeration facility.

“We’ll have more oxygen area to develop in with the bugs and more retention time also. We’ll maintain the organisms in there for a longer period of time,” Pickle said.

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“Your plant will not meet your needs in 2023,” Carr told the board.

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Pickle said the new system, which will cost the district an estimated $9.8 million, will be able to handle more concentrated wastewater and will require less maintenance and save the district roughly $100,000 to $150,000 a year. He said the upgraded system will either be funded by money in the district’s unrestricted reserve balance listed in the budget in combination with a loan or solely from a loan from SunTrust at a 2.21 percent interest rate. The new system’s expense will not cost customers, Pickle added.

Board chairman Harvey Cutler said now is the perfect time to borrow and build.

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SCHOOL from page 4 “It’s an absolute joy to be able to recognize them,” said Lannon, who announced he will be retiring this year after holding his post for the past decade. “It’s great because these are the folks who would have never sought recognition.”

St. Lucie County Education Foundation President Michael Waninger echoed the same sentiment.

“There are so many great ones in the background that we couldn’t function without,” Waninger said.

Eric Henik, a site foreman at Palm Pointe Educational Research School in Tradition was also surprised by the parade of well-wishers. Henik’s duties

include overseeing a staff of 10, maintaining the 32-acre facility, keep up with supplies the school needs and work with staff to ensure a safe and secure campus.

Henik, smiling from ear to ear, embraced his wife, Kristin, a school nurse at Palm Pointe.

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Sunrise Safari at Adams Ranch 6 a.m.-11 a.m. Safari sightseeing tour for deer, birds and other wildlife. Expect bumpy terrain and low tree cover. Costs $30 per person, $50 per couple. Adults and ages 12 and older. 26003 Orange Ave., Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 465-3337.

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Feeding Frenzy tour at the St. Lucie County Aquarium featuring the Smithsonian Marine Exhibit.

Watch underwater residents enjoy their morning meal. A volunteer or staff person will provide information on the Exhibit’s daily menu, as well as share stories and provide insight on the area’s

constantly changing ecosystems.

Feeding Frenzy tours are free with paid admission. 420 Seaway Drive445024911168030, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 462-FISH.

Saturday, Jan. 19

Family Fun Day Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. at Whispering Pines Park. Noon-4 p.m. Admission is free. The Parks and Recreation Department and the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Committee of St. Lucie County invite the community to celebrate one of history’s greatest leaders by enjoying food, entertainment and more. Event includes bounce houses, kids’ activities, music, food, a march through the park and guest speaker, newly elected State Rep. Larry Lee Jr. 800 S.W. Darwin Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 344-4142 Community Green Market at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center.

Rain or shine. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Swan boat, paddle boat and kayak rentals at Lake Tradition every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting). 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 10489 S.W. Meeting St., Port St. Lucie. For more information call (772) 323-7773 or visit upthecreekfl.blogspot.com or traditionfl.com

Monday, Jan. 21

The Caribbean American Cultural Group Martin Luther King Jr. Service 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Key note speaker Rev. Dr. Randolph Bracy, Jr., a senior pastor at New Covenant Baptist Church of Orlando. First United Methodist Church, 260 S.W. Prima Vista Blvd, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-8631 or visit www.pslmlkdayservice.org Butterfield’s Pharmacy and Medical Supplies Grand opening celebration week. Pet look-a-like contest 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 1707 N.W. St. Lucie West Blvd. Suite 166, St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 489-3700.

Latin Dance Night with live music by St. Lucie Tropical Jazz Band at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center. Every Monday night from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Free dance lesson at 6:30 p.m. St. Lucie Tropical Jazz Band plays at 7:15 p.m. Special January pricing includes $5 per

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Tuesday, Jan. 22

Women Aging Gracefully: Medical Tests and Procedures Women Should Know 3 p.m.

Dr. Pete Papapanos, GYN, will discuss the necessary exams and procedures women need. Seminar will be in the meeting room at Harbor Place Senior Living Community 3700 S.E. Jennings Road, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 337-4330.

Butterfield’s Pharmacy and Medical Supplies Grand opening celebration week. Free chair massage day courtesy of Ah...Massage 10 a.m.-noon. 1707 N.W. St. Lucie West Blvd. Suite 166, St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 489-3700.

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I don’t see many touring Professionals playing without a glove. I think the reason being that skin against leather or rubber grips would seem to slip more because of your hands perspiring. Also in wet weather you seem to get a better grip on the club with gloves. As you know they do make all weather gloves just for that purpose. You see most players take their gloves off while hitting short chips or putting. They claim it gives them a better feel. I personally put the glove on at the first tee, and don’t take it off until the round is finished.So whatever feels comfortable to you that should be your best choice.

50 – 100—yards or more, first rule take one extra club – choke down on grip about 1 inch. Feet should be a little wider than normal with a sound base. You really want to try to pick the ball out of the sand. Try to eliminate a big turn it’s basically an arm – shoulder swing with little lower body action.

The backswing should be a little shor er than-a-normal swing.The reason for the extra club.

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Doo Wop concert a nostalgia-fest

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“He was the last of the originals,” she said. “He was the oldest and he was the founder. He named the group. I am carrying on his legacy.”

The original Coasters were one of the most popular groups of their era. In addition to “Yakety Yak” and “Charlie Brown,” they had hits such as “Poison Ivy” and “Love Potion Number 9.” They were admitted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. The new members carry on the tradition, singing the Coaster hits.

The Renditions are a local group consisting of Franki’ D, Guy Tann, Fran Pepe, Dianne Morris and Rick Brescia.

Pepe will be away the night of the concert and will be replaced by Sal Giaffra, known

PORT ST. LUCIE — It’s a night of memories as “The Legends of Rock ‘n Roll concert comes to the Port St. Lucie Civic Center on Jan. 26.

Veta Gardner, widow of Carl Gardner, founder of the Coasters, has assembled a new group of singers using the Coasters name. The Crystals, famous for “Da Doo Run Run;” the Renditions, a local doo wop group; and McCartney Mania, a group celebrating the music of Beatles, are also slated to perform.

“It’s all basically doo wop,” Gardner said. “The Coasters were more comedy, with songs like ‘Yakety Yak’ and ‘Charlie Brown.’ They were known as the Clown Princes of Rock’n Roll.”

Carl Gardner, the last of the original Coasters and a Port St. Lucie resident, died in 2011. Mrs. Gardner retained the rights to the Coaster name.

See DOOWOP page 18 Photo courtesy of Veta Gardner The Crystals, The Coasters, the Renditions and McCartney Mania are the groups performing at “The Legends of Rock ‘n Roll” concert on Jan. 25 at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center.

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1032 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 337-7778.

Mickey Finns Karaoke 8 p.m.-2 a.m. 269 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 873-5522.

The Original Tiki Bar Live music after 4 p.m. 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 461-0880.

Events: Friday Jan. 18 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) 3373546.

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St. Lucie. Tickets cost $40 per person and can be purchased in person at the Civic Center or by credit card over the phone. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (772) 807-4488.

St. Lucie County Aquarium featuring the Smithsonian Marine Exhibit Everyone gets in free on the first Tuesday of each month. Regular hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Closed Sunday and Monday Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for children and $3 for seniors. 420 Seaway Drive in Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 4623474.

Gardening Advice at the Morningside Branch Library 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Professional advice from St. Lucie County Extension Services.

2410 Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 337-5632.

Thursday, Jan. 24

Butterfield’s Pharmacy and Medical Supplies Grand opening celebration week. Ribbon cutting ceremony. 9 a.m. 1707 N.W. St. Lucie West Blvd. Suite 166, St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 489-3700.

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36. Imus and Knotts 39. Yellow ageratum species 41. Large tropical Am. lizard 43. Late Show star 46. Armor breastplate 47. “Death in the Family” author 48. Liquors from rice 50. Bread for a burger 51. Yeast 52. 100 = 1 tala in W. Samoa 53. Two-year-old sheep 54. Hyrax or cony 55. Engine additive CLUES DOWN 1. Danish krone (abbr.)

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11. Ancient stone slab bearing markings 13. 9th month (abbr.)

16. Thrown into a fright 18. A playful antic 20. “Waiting for Lefty” playwright 21. Ultrahigh frequency 28. Cutting gun barrel spirals 29. Youth loved by Aphrodite 30. Get by begging 31. Cleans by scrubbing vigorously 34. Bubonic calamity 35. Radioactivity unit 37. Bow (Sanskrit) 38. Legless reptiles 40. Thick piece of something 41. A distinct part of a list 42. Regarding (Scottish prep.)

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Evolve Fridays with DJ Julian M and DJ Cuba at La Zen Nightclub. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Guys free until 11 p.m. and $5 after.

Ladies free all night and drink free until 11 p.m. 18 and up.

464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 807-9992.

Saturday Jan. 19

Club XL Jumpoff Saturdays at the Elks Lodge 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 21 and up to party. Everyone in free before 11 p.m. 2408 Avenue M, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 461-0617.

Sunday, Jan. 20

Snap Back Sundays at Tropical Martini. 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

Dance contest. Music by DJ DA. $1 until 11 p.m. 8589 South U.S. 1, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 340-1177.

Wednesday, Jan. 23

Ladies Night at Superplay USA 9 p.m.-midnight. Ladies bowl (shoes included), play laser tag and/or mini golf for free.

Guys can do the same for $12.

1600 N.W. Courtyard Circle, St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 408-5800.

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to area audiences from his own group, Sha-Boom.

Gardner decided to include McCartney Mania because the group played at her husband’s memorial service and was well-received. The Beatles and the Coasters also have an historical tie.

“The Coasters were playing in Miami and the Beatles came by to visit, “Gardner said. “They said that one day they would do Coasters’ songs and they did three, including ‘Young Blood.’

They told Carl that if it weren’t for the Coasters and Chuck Berry, there wouldn’t be the Beatles. They loved The Coasters.”

Gardner has chronicled her life with her husband and since his death in three books: “Yaketey Yak, I Fought Back,” “Beyond the Dream,” and “Memories of You.” The first tells the story of the struggles of the Coasters and other black groups in a time before the Civil Right movement, when black artists couldn’t even stay in the

hotels where they were appearing.

The next two books are more personal, with “Beyond the Dream” the story of the couple’s life together and their struggles as illness overtook Carl Gardner. Finally, “Memories of You,” is Mrs. Gardner’s life as a widow and caretaker of a legacy.

However much she honors the past, Veta Gardner is looking forward. She is a concert promoter and she plans to introduce the music of ‘The Clown Princes” to a new generation.

“The Legends of Rock ‘n Roll” concert will take place in Jan. 26 at 6 p.m. at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center, 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door.

For ticket information, visit the website, www.theoriginal coasters.eventbrite.com or call (772) 380-9607.

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