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Crosstown Parkway design open house draws large crowd Bruno Moore

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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The controversial Crosstown Parkway bridge project, slated for a 2018 completion, will bring a much needed third route across the St. Lucie River, alleviating gummed up traffic delays that Port St. Lucie residents have dealt with for decades. On Jan. 13, residents got a chance to see that project in miniature. At an open-house of sorts the public was introduced to what the Crosstown project might look like once complete. Nearly 350 people viewed sculptures, sketches, drawings and animations of the bridge and even got a chance to vote on one of four versions of the plan. Scheduled to break ground this summer, the bridge plan still must pass muster with the South Florida Water Management District. Permitting with the agency is still pending. The bridge is slated to connect the current Crosstown Parkway from I-95 to West Virginia Drive and then across the St. Lucie River east to US-1. Indian Riverkeeper Marty Baum and The Conservation Alliance of St. Lucie County, advocating on behalf of environmental issues, have

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SLC Clerk reflects on year of same-sex marriage Patrick McCallister STAFF WRITER

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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — On Jan. 6 last year, a social revolution swept through Florida, but it was just another day for the Clerk of Court, Joseph E. Smith. U.S. District Judge Robert

Hinkle overturned Florida’s constitutional ban on same-sex marriage and ordered clerks to start issuing marriage licenses to samesex couples that Tuesday morning just over a year ago. “The first day we gave out marriage licenses, I put out a note that said, ‘Today is a regular day at the clerk’s office,’” Smith said. “We’re doing the same thing we did yesterday, just to

a different group of people.” Nevertheless, no one at the clerk’s office knew what the day would bring besides eager same-sex couples. No one knew whether there’d be demonstrators for or against the sudden expansion of marriage at the office. Florida was the 36th state to get same-sex

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TREASURE COAST — Marcia Coyle is an award-winning journalist who is the chief Washington correspondent for The National Law Journal. Coyle, a lawyer as well as a journalist, has covered the Supreme Court for 25 years. She is the author of the 2013 work, “The Roberts Court: The Struggle for the Constitution.” Coyle will speak at the Emerson Center Feb. 6 as part of the Celebrated Speaker Series. She spoke recently in a phone interview about the Court and many of the controversies surrounding it. Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy is often called the swing justice, but Coyle said it is a designation he dislikes. “I think he is the justice who determines in many cases how far it will go and when,” she said. “Even though he doesn’t like the description, he is determinative in cases and can be the vote that makes it go further. In Citizens United, it is Justice Kennedy who wrote the decision, though (Chief Justice) Roberts got the blame.” Coyle said that Kennedy’s decision in the controversial election

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often to the left than he. That’s part of the reason the Court is more conservative.” Race has been a divisive issue in the country and on the Supreme Court. “There is a clear division on the Court in whether the Constitution is color-blind,” Coyle said. Justice Kennedy is key to race-related decisions. He called a ‘color-blind Constitution’ an ‘aspiration.’ He doesn’t believe the country has reached (the goal.). Four others believe it is color-blind, despite the history of the 14th Amendment. There are conflicting view of it by historians and historical arguments about the Constitution and the 14th Amendment and whether it is color-blind. You see it play out in school (desegregation), voting rights, and this term, in affirmative action and redistricting.” The Court has also tackled the difficult subject of the Second Amendment. “For 70 plus years, it was accepted that the Second Amendment was a guarantee of a militia and not of the individual right (to bear arms,)” Coyle said. “The individual right gained traction among academia and historians. Some very smart con-

servative and libertarian lawyers created a case which became the landmark Heller case, finding the District of Columbia’s strict limits on gun ownership unconstitutional.” Two of the most debated decisions of the Roberts court have been Citizens United and the Affordable Care Act. Coyle said that Citizens United and Bush v. Gore, the decision giving the presidency to George W. Bush, tarnished the Court in the public view. “They really damaged how many Americans, but not all, view the Supreme Court,” she said. They were both 5-4 decisions with no crossover ideologically. They were 5 conservatives and 4 liberals. It feeds into the view of the Court as being more political than neutral. I think they have had a profound impact on how people view the Court.” Coyle does not believe the justices knew the changes Citizens United would bring. “Justice Kennedy and the Chief Justice believed that disclosure laws would take care of the problem (of big money in campaigns)” she said. “As long as voters knew

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ST. LUCIE WEST — John Messina, St. Lucie West Centennial High School athletic director, is scheduled to retire at the end of the 2016 school year. Despite a career spanning 44 years, the 64-year-old said while he’s stepping down from the job, he has no intention of hanging up his cleats just yet. “I’m not sure what I’m going to do exactly,” Messina said. “Maybe someone will want a volunteer baseball coach out there.” Originally from New Jersey, Messina enrolled in Biscayne College, now St. Thomas University in 1969. In 1973, he earned his degree in Education. His first job was as a teacher at Immaculate Conception Grammar School in Hialeah, where he stayed until 1977, when he became the head baseball coach at Monsignor Edward Pace High School, in Miami Gardens. His team won five state baseball titles during his tenure. Messina credits the team’s success on great players he was fortunate enough to have. One player is Alex Fernandez, who went on to pitch 10 seasons in the Show for the Chicago White Sox and the Florida Marlins. Fernandez remembers his coach with affection. “Coach Messina was a great influence on my career,” Fernandez said. “What I loved about him was he never tried to reinvent the game, he guided us through our talents and let us play. He also cared about his players, on and off the field. I was very fortunate to have him as a coach.” In 1983, Messina was promoted to athletic director at Miami Pace where he served for another 10 years before going back to his first love of coaching. He took the head baseball coaching job at Port St. Lucie High School for six years. In 1999, Messina moved again, this time to St. Lucie West Centennial High School, until 2004-2005, when he moved for two seasons to coach at Jensen Beach High School. In 2006 the Jensen Beach Falcon flew back to become an Eagle once more, returning to the home nest of Centennial High School. Messina said he’s seen some changes in school sports over the

years, changes for the betterment of the kids and the game. He said there are more sports teams now, especially with girls’ soccer, basketball and softball, which is just as competitive as the boys’ sports. Also, there’s more wrestling and more divisions overall. But those changes are nothing compared to the most significant changes. “Safety John Messina changes to protect the kids are most substantial,” he said. “Especially the focus on concussion awareness, hydration/heat exhaustion issues and cardiac related scenarios.” He said back then if you got your bell rung, you were told to “shake it off and get back in there.” Not today, and that’s good. “Now we have mandatory water breaks, awareness training and safety protocols,” he said. St. Lucie West Centennial High School Principal, Andrea Popwell, said she’s known Messina for 10 years going back to when she was a coach herself. “He is a huge proponent of sportsmanship,” Popwell said. “He is an asset to our high school.” Popwell also said that at this time, there are no successors for the position. She has had some letters of interest sent to her office, but is not going to consider anyone until Messina signs his letter of separation. Centennial Head football coach, Ron Parker, said Messina is a statesman at this school. “He is a total professional,” Parker said. “He sets these kids up not just with the rules of the game, but with the fundamentals to be successful outside the life of athletics. He’s not in the hall of fame for nothing.” The Florida High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame inducted Messina in 2013. He holds a baseball career record of 465 wins and 160 losses. Moreover, he has sent more than 90 players to the major league draft, or on

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Improving our community Dear Editor: Finally someone proposes something that will benefit all of St. Lucie County. It will increase tourism, increase interest and be wonderful for all. I’m for it 100 percent. We bought our lot in 1961, built in 1982 and sold in 2005. We went to Texas for Grandkids for eight years — they grew up and we came back into Tradition in February 2013. We grew up enjoying carousels in Kennywood Park and West View Park, in Pittsburgh and Kings Island in Ohio — it was wonderful. Let me suggest one more thing and that is to build a Danceland (a dance school in St. Latham

New York) building for cheek-to-cheek dancing right next to it. Add a wedding chapel and reception hall along with the carousel for weekly dances for all. And how about adding a big roller skating rink with real wood floors? Let’s create a destination for our friends from the north. Give them a reason to come and invest, buy homes, vacation, play golf, tennis, ride our carousel. It could assist in supporting our businesses, boost St. Lucie

County, Port St Lucie and Treasure Coast areas. If we do get the carousel — you didn’t tell us? If we as the general public will be able to use it, don’t make it too expensive for people to climb aboard or it limit those who can afford to take their family and grandchildren. Don’t shut out the average citizens who help finance it with city tax money. The City doesn’t have to go it alone. They can ask the county to contribute to the investment. It is a countywide improvement not

just the city so make it a county project. Don’t bring something here to make money — bring it here for the people to enjoy. I hope they look at the large area that’s unused and available in front of Traditions/Target store. This is Tradition, close to everything, close to crosstown, etc. Another option, stop talking about it and do it — take the property back from that Chinese lady who failed the city at Village Green and has the land that she never paid taxes on. There is a lot of room there and let’s ride our carousel. Thank You Jack Horton The Lakes of Tradition

Lake Charles rebuttal To Patrick McCallister, staff writer and Your Voice News & Views: Whereas your front page emboldened headlined article in the January 15 issue of Your Voice News & Views was accurate in detail, those details need to be put in perspective. Lake Charles is a community of 1,020 single family homes and 102 townhomes. That’s 1,122 residences! The picture that accompanied your article depicted a “crowd” of 30 people give or take — some of whom, according to your article were not even residents of Lake Charles and some of whom

opposed the proposed recall — certainly not a groundswell of discontent. Mr. Miner? A man who is angry because he received violation letters and did not remedy the violations. Mr. Cohen? A man who when was elected to the board two years ago quit when things didn’t go his way. Now he wants to run again? Hmmmm, let me think about how wise it would be to vote for him this time around. The dog park? Take it off the back burner, get a poll of the residents and see if

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in fact a majority of homeowners would like that issue pursued. The leash rule? Absolutely! I am a dog owner and have, on several occasions, been walking with her when unleashed dogs came from out of nowhere barking and running at us. It is scary! Leash your dog and pick up the poop (the latter, by the way being Florida State Law, not just a Lake Charles regulation)! In short, your article, while accurate in fact, is a disservice to our community. The same should

be said about Messers Miner, Cohen, Wagner, Petolicchio, et al. Most certainly real estate agents and potential home buyers will be thinking twice before looking at or showing a home in a community that is being portrayed in the news as divisive and in the throes of unrest. But in fact, Lake Charles is a lovely community, well maintained, well managed and a joy to live in for the majority of the 1,122 residences. Unfortunately it is the few (the VERY few — do the math) malcontents who are getting all the publicity. Sincerely, Susan L. Hilowitz

Merry-Go-Round supporter Dear Editor: As a father, I often look to things that would spur excitement in an unending energy burst that is a child. A carousel has long been a mecca for enjoyment and wonder in a child’s eyes. Children today should be given the opportunity to see the beauty and wonder in a well-crafted “toy.”

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COYLE from page A3 who was pouring money into campaigns, they could make decisions. Justice Kennedy recently said that it hasn’t worked out that way. He doesn’t regret the decision he wrote, but he did concede that disclosure isn’t working; I don’t think they had any idea of the impact. They were warned, but they didn’t believe the warnings.” The Affordable Care Act has been tested twice at the Supreme Court, but it is the most recent 6-3 decision, written by the Chief Justice, that enraged many conservatives. Coyle said the decision was not about ideology, but about interpreting a statue that included the words “exchanges established by the state.” “There have been guidelines for interpreting a statute,” she said, “You look to the words, and if they are not clear, then you need to examine the words in the context of the entire statute. Roberts looked at the words. It was about the purpose and intent of Congress. It didn’t make sense to use only state exchanges. That would have defeated the goal of ensuring as many as possible.” Coyle noted that the goal of ensuring everyone was not the goal of the Court, but rather an interpretation of the law as Congress intended it. Coyle said it is too early to judge John Roberts and his court, but she has an opinion about him. “I think he is a justice who is intellectually honest, who tries very hard to find consensus because he believes it’s important to the reputation of the Supreme Court and the stability of the law and how people view the Supreme Court. There are certain areas where he has strong opinions, including race and First Amendment speech, and he will not bend much on those. In others, he tries to find common ground.” At the end of our talk, Coyle noted that the Roberts court has taken on some of the most contentious issues of our time, including same-sex marriage,

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ST. LUCIE WEST — On Monday, Jan. 18 approximately 1,000 people honored Martin Luther King Jr. at the 6th Annual Family Fun Day at Whispering Pines Park. A simulation of the MLK march kicked off the event, led by Assistant Chief Deltoro of the Port St. Lucie Police department. “This event is to honor a great man, Martin Luther King Jr,” said Deltoro. Dr. King was a well-educated, religious man who not only cared about equality, but about all people working and living together to create a better world. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech in August 1963 at the Lincoln Memorial was a rally to support Civil Rights. In 1968, King delivered another speech, “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” in Memphis, Tennessee. In both speeches, King put forth great effort to end the discrimination. Tragically, King’s life ended the next day. His death and this turn of event created

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TREASURE COAST — Bruce Nathan isn’t joking when he says he’ll be the next Florida junior Senator. The Treasure Coast local is challenging Congressman Patrick Murphy and others to win the seat Marco Rubio is vacating to run for president. Nathan is running without party affiliation. “I’m doing this because there’s a need,” Nathan said. “Not because I want to, but because I’m going to fulfill that need.” It might seem easy to dismiss Nathan’s candidacy as a pipe dream, but not so fast he says. “I think I’ve got a lot of people in the nation who would be on my side,” Nathan said. The Senate candidate points out that a patent clerk expanded our understanding of space and time

in a single amazing year of writing scientific papers. That was, of course, Albert Einstein. Nathan also points to Bruce Lee, a man who defied centuries of convention at the age of 27 by publishing a book that claimed all forms of martial arts were right and wrong, and their techniques were subject to modification by the students learning them. That book is “The Tao of Jeet Kune Do,” and was the start of today’s mixed martial arts, making Lee one of the most influential martial artists ever. “He created a whole new form of martial arts,” Nathan said. “Today, it’s influenced everything (martial arts) students are taught.” Nathan, 55, is a physical therapist with six children spanning ages 5 to 25. He’s held no elected or appointed office, but has been

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middle ground does not exist. “How is it okay that this unnecessary route be preferred when we could prevent nearly the entire unnecessary environmental impact of the bridge, and protect the waterway? There is no compromise other than to move the bridge route, at which time we become supporters. We will continue our fight through other courts and avenues.” Recently a court dismissed a lawsuit filed on behalf of the Conservation Alliance to try and halt the construction but the group vows to appeal and contest the permitting, if need be. Despite the controversy over the project, Zsoka says the public forum was successful. “The meeting was very positive and upbeat. A lot of residents are ready to see this project built,” she said. The day before the public forum, on social media, there were suggestions that a protest should be organized outside the meeting. Zsoka said, however, there were no signs of protestors or interruptions during the 2 hour forum. Instead, she said, the people who did attend embraced the ideas presented. “We have already had several residents sign up at the open house to receive project updates,” she said. For more information and to see the plans that were unveiled at the open house, log onto www.crosstownextension.com

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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Bring an appetite and come to lunch on Wednesday, Jan. 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m at Carrabba’s Italian Grill in St. Lucie West. Tickets are just $20 per person and all proceeds benefit Sarah’s Kitchen of the Treasure Coast. Carrabba’s will host the 6th annual luncheon to benefit Sarah’s

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ST. LUCIE WEST —On Sunday, Jan. 17 at around 6:25 p.m. Port St. Lucie Police went to the Bank of America located in the 1600 block of NW St. Lucie West Boulevard to investigate a skimmer being found at the ATM. Once on scene, officer spoke to the complainant who found the skimmer. The complainant told police that he put his ATM card into the access door to the ATM and noticed that the card went into the card reader further than normal. The complainant then examined the device and found that there was a skimmer put over top the original card reader. Police collected the skimming device and continued their investigation by inspecting the ATM machine. Police located an added

panel that contained a battery operated camera which was installed above the ATM key pad. Police are warning citizens to be extra observant and to look for evidence of tampering to ATM machines. The devices that are attached by the criminal will look like they belong; however, they are usually easily pulled off of the card reader. The would-be thief will at times also install a panel containing a camera system on top of the ATM so the camera can read the numbers being inputted in the ATM. Police encourage anyone encountering what they believe to be a skimming device to immediately contact 9-1-1 or bank officials. Police are asking if you have any information on this case to call the Port St. Lucie Police Department at (772) 871-5001 or Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-800-273 TIPS.

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just another day at the office,” Smith said. It’s stayed quite, too. At least, quiet of protests. The clerk’s office, however, hums loud with love. In 2015 the office issued 1,757 marriage licenses. Smith said it’s impossible to say how many are same-sex couples without going through all of the licenses to read names. However, the clerk’s office estimates that around 3 to 4 percent of the licenses it issued last year were to same-sex couples, about 60. Also in 2015, the office performed 662 weddings, and some have been same-sex. Smith said if anyone in or at the office has misgivings about the same-sex couples, they show only their best wishes for all couples getting married at the courthouse. “It’s a fun time for everybody, and it’s a happy occasion,” he said. Smith didn’t head into the samesex marriage terrain as just the county’s clerk. At the time, he held an important position in Florida’s Court Clerks & Comptrollers.

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MESSINA from page A4 to play collegiate baseball. He’s a four-time winner of Florida State Coach of the Year, and in the 1980’s, was nominated for Collegiate Baseball Coach of the Decade. He said when he was inducted into the hall of fame it was a shock to him but what surprised him even more were the emails of congratulations he received from his former players. The players told him how much of an impact he made on their lives. “It wasn’t just the players that went to the big leagues,” he said, choked up. “But players of mine who went on to become doctors, lawyers, teachers and professionals in many different career paths; that’s when I began to reflect.” As an administrator, he’s received an FIAAA meritorious service award, three FHSAA State Sportsmanship Awards in 2004, 2007 and 2011. A feat no other high school in the state has accomplished. However, he insists those awards were not won by him, but rather by his entire staff, and student-athlete body. Messina said that while he is proud of his professional accomplishments the thing he takes most pride in is his three sons, Joseph, Anthony and Nicholas, who graduated from Centennial

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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Three years ago, Joseph D’Agostino filed a suit against the City of Port St. Lucie, Greg Oravec, as City Manager, Roger Orr, (former City Attorney), Jerry Bentrott, (former City Manager) and Joann Faiella, (former Mayor) seeking damages for wrongful termination, declaratory judgment and injunctive relief, alleging violations of the Florida Sunshine Act, alleging violations of the Florida Whistle-blowers Act, and alleging violations of Florida Law Enforcement Officer’s Bill of Rights. The case was set to go to trial next week, but on Tuesday Judge Janet Croom granted the City’s Motion for Summary Judgment and dismissed the case. The City raised several legal challenges

MARRIAGE from page A14 “I was the president when it was happening a year ago, so I was looking at it from a 67-county perspective,” he said. As that Jan. 6 date approached, Smith said he sensed while state and county residents had different opinions on the overturning of the state’s ban on same-sex marriage the majority were united in wanting the transition to be marked by respectful discourse, not by the sometimes disorderly displays same-sex marriage has brought around the country. “I don’t think the (Florida) public wanted it to be a big deal,” Smith said. There is an inconvenient fact of modern life for same-sex couples

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to the complaint. After hearing argument from both parties, the Court agreed with the City’s motion to the claims for wrongful termination of Joe D’Agostino, finding that there was no discrimination nor was there a valid contract of employment between D’Agostino and the City of Port St. Lucie. The Court also found that there were no Sunshine violations committed by the City and its’ employees in regards to a 2012 reorganization of the police department. The Court also found that the City did not violate the Whistle-blowers act in that there was no casual connection between the alleged act and the adverse employment action upon which the Plaintiff could seek

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who got the right to marry in Florida a year ago. With samesex marriage comes same-sex divorce. Smith said it didn’t take too long for that to happen. “I recall somewhere in late February, early March, there was a same-sex couple that asked for a dissolution of marriage,” he said. Again, going by anecdotal observation, Smith estimated same-sex couples get divorced at about the same rate as traditional couples. Smith offered a tip to engaged traditional and same-sex couples alike. You’ll see people getting married in everything from flipflops to formal wear at the clerk’s office, and— “We have Valentine’s Day weddings here,” he said.

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NATHAN from page A10 active in his children’s schools’ parent organizations. Nathan said his mixture of experiences has helped him see the nation’s and state’s fundamental problems clearly. “I have the solutions,” Nathan said. “I don’t have the ideas. No, I have solutions, and I’ll work until I’ve done the solutions.” Among his most important issues are education and immigration reform, along with ending human trafficking and speeding efforts to restore the Everglades. Other issues the candidate mentions are caring for veterans and campaign finance reform. The one he speaks most about is education reform. “We’re unfortunately bringing in this thing called Common Core, which is not teaching anything they’ll be using in the real world,” Nathan said. Nathan said the Department of Education is simply not benefiting the country. “The Department of Education has to go,” he said. “It’s sitting up there costing us a whole lot of money.” With the elimination of the department, Nathan said, a transition can begin to take education back to the teachers in classrooms. He would introduce and

support efforts in the Senate to reduce standardized testing. Additionally, Nathan said he’ll introduce plans in the Senate to shift paying for college toward and accepted private-sector activity. “Every child needs to make it to college and there are ways to do it so government doesn’t have to pay for it, and students don’t have to pay for it.” He said through tax and other incentives, Congress could foster an educational norm in which companies sponsor university students on contracts for years of service, similar to how the Reserve Officer Training Corps works. Nathan said he’ll offer more complete plans as the election year progresses. In addition to Nathan, there are 20 Senate candidates listed by the Florida Division of Elections. Because Nathan is running without party affiliation, he won’t appear in a primary. The general election will begin in earnest at the end of October. Early voting sites will open Oct. 24, by which time absentee ballots will be out. It’ll continue until Nov. 5. The general election will be Nov. 8. At press time Nathan doesn’t have any campaign events scheduled. To learn more, visit www.brucenathan2016.com.

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gories are large and small color, along with black and gray. There’ll be an overall winner named, too. Entry is $5 a category. The folks at Twisted Image will handle the tattoo contest, and ARC accepts no responsibility for hurt feelings. No, really, that’s in the tattoo contest rules. Along with the contests, there’s going to be plenty of biker favorites. “Of course, there’ll be venders and food,” Howse said. Along with more music, and a fella who rebuilds bikes to be things their creators never had in mind. “He has five or six different bikes he’s going to bring out that he’s built,” Howse said. “He’s built them from scratch.” Sunday’s party goes until 5 p.m. Howse said there are plenty of good folks sponsoring the Bike Fest, among them Venture Construction and Florida Sports Cycle & ATV. ARC of Martin County helps children and adults with developmental disabilities. It’s at 2001 S. Kanner Highway, Stuart. Memorial Park is at 100 E. Ocean Ave., in Stuart. The Treasure Coast Bike Fest is located at Memorial Park in Stuart. For more about the fest visit www. arctreasurecoastbikefest.com. There’s also a Facebook page.

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ST. LUCIE COUNTY —The Sunrise Theatre Foundation is proud to host the Second Annual Cattleman’s Dance on Saturday, Feb. 20 from 6-10 p.m. at Adams Ranch. The Foundation is excited to offer this dance to the community again. Last year’s event was very successful with over 350 people having a “western” good time. All proceeds will benefit the Sunrise Theatre Foundation which brings the performing arts and cultural enrichment to our local children and the Treasure Coast community. The Sunrise Theatre Foundation is pleased to announce Bev Smith Automotive Group as the event’s Premier Sponsor for the second year. Carter’s Grocery is providing a delicious BBQ meal, packed with true country cooking! After eating their hearty meal, guests can enjoy the music of Tom Jackson, Nashville recording

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At the event, Rev. Pascal Permis prayed for America to become a “template for many around the world.” In addition, Mayor Oravec presented a proclamation to Chairman Kim Johnson, St. Lucie County Commissioner and residents of Port St. Lucie, proclaiming the day as Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Mayor Oravec “challenged Americans to live up to the constitution.” “Today is not just a day off of school or work, it is a “national day of service,” said Oravec. Oravec urged attendees to commit to a service project for their community. He went on to say “hate can’t drive out hate, only love can do that.” Oravec mentioned Big Brothers Big Sisters, which has a proven reading program offered in schools. Another program, the Adopt a Street is great way for families to work together and give back to their community. Special guest speaker, Chairman Kim Johnson inspired the crowd with words of his dreams for our community and our children. Chairman Johnson shared his thoughts on King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, stating “his dream was for his children, not for himself.” Johnson stated his dream for St. Lucie County in this way, “we as adults help our kids go where they have never gone before.” Johnson encouraged attendees to tell their kids to write their dreams and help them achieve the dreams. “It is about moving barriers so they can pursue their dreams,” said Johnson. He believes King repositioned the

minds of those in the system by using transportation as the vehicle to provide a sign there was a problem. King’s first book, “Stride Toward Freedom,” describes the success of the bus boycotts in Montgomery. Chairman Johnson plans to keep change moving in St. Lucie County by opening untapped resources, such as the St. Lucie County airport. For the first time, all the space is occupied at the airport. Expansion is in the future, which means more job creation. In addition, the Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) is working on a future road expansion to access the airport from Midway to Jenkins to St. Lucie Boulevard. “The future is bright for Port St. Lucie. St. Lucie County is growing and people know it is a great place,” said Johnson. He believes St. Lucie County will be a “top 5” city in the future. Since taking office, Johnson has witnessed change with the three city boards working together on multiple projects. One example is the TPO, which is made up of members of the three city boards, as well as other members of community organizations. Johnson believes working together will attract and draw businesses. In response to recent violence, Johnson stated, “We tend to spend more time telling our young men what to do instead of loving on them and sharing our story.” Johnson went on to say, “People never want to know how much you know, but how much you care.” For more information on upcoming events in Port St. Lucie visit www.cityofpsl.com.

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Photo courtesy of Rebecca Shearer Tiffany Gardner, Seth Kaiser, Tori Hallsten, Lindsey Grace, Brendan Walsh, John Michael Ortiz, Kendall Krueger, Brandon Mitchell and Jordan St. Germain rehearse a scene from IRSC’s upcoming production of the musical ‘Peter Pan.’ It will be presented Feb. 11-20 at the McAlpin Fine Arts Center.

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New international cuisine restaurant adds a home-style feel to fast food FOR YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS

ST. LUCIE WEST — There is no shortage of lunch options if you are milling about 1707 St. Lucie West Blvd. But if you’re looking for something a little more flavorful, inexpensive, and actually good for you while being good to you, you’ll want to check out the newly opened Wakim’s Gourmet Foods Restaurant. Their cuisine is a cultural miscellany with a distinctly Levantine flair, offering St. Lucie an assortment of delicious home-style flavors from around the world. Choose from their prodigious salad bar and hot food buffet, order a kebab plate, or try one of their mouthwatering wraps. The menu, all of which derives from original homemade recipes, takes you on a unique international tour of the palate that you will not likely forget. “We’re supplying a need we see in St. Lucie for healthy and satisfying food without a wait,” says Roland Wakim, owner and chef of the restaurant. In 2006, Wakim and his wife, Carla, established Nature’s Healthy Gourmet, a manufacturing company that provides Whole Foods and other local markets with fresh Mediterranean-inspired salads and dips. They currently distribute tens of thousands of pounds of hummus a week. The new restaurant which opened mid-December is an expansion into hot foods and sandwiches and has something for everyone. Many of their delectable salad options are great for a power lunch between shopping, like their refreshing tabbouleh which blends just the right amount of parsley with tomatoes, bulgur, and spices. There are more artisanal selections such as the luxuriant Gouda penne salad, and while many of the options are vegan or vegetarian they are all superbly crafted to bring out the best flavors. The orange juice and ginger cured beets are astonishing: they have none of that natural earthiness that can be off-putting in the root vegetable. “Just because its healthy, doesn’t mean it can’t be delicious,” says Carla. Their hot buffet features some absolutely exquisite items like

their mashed potato and beef pie, which is a savory kind of moussaka without the eggplant and spiced with allspice, nutmeg, and cumin. Their lemon garlic chicken wings remind the palate of a delectable Cuban mojo, and the Italian sausage and peppers is a welcome comfort favorite. The kibbeh balls are to die for, made with cracked bulgur wheat and impeccably seasoned beef, pinenuts, and caramelized onions.

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Above: Roland Wakim, co-owner of Wakim’s Gourmet Foods with his wife Carla, walks new customer Tabetha Ruple, through the food options on display. Wakim’s is located in St. Lucie West. Left: An ultimate steak wrap with a side of hummus and fresh chips. Mitch Kloorfain chief photographer Or try one of the hot entrees like the superb Francophilic saucy chicken with peas, cashews, and exotic seasonings. In addition to the salad and buffet, which you can enjoy at the restaurant or take home by the pound, the kitchen is always busy crafting made-to-order sandwiches, wraps, and kebabs, many of which you can’t find elsewhere. The kabob meals — you have the choice of either chicken, kafta, salmon or Mahi — come with two sides, and is perhaps one of the best bargains in the neighborhood. Sides include their creamy sweet potatoes with cranberries and baked mac and cheese among other tasty pairings. The wraps are really where it’s at. Their kafta, a traditional meatball

world. The succulent kebabs are made with lean beef, parsley, and onions, and in the case of the Mighty Kafta Wrap masterfully married with tomatoes, pickles, hummus, and steak fries and wrapped in thin flatbread. The wild potato wrap is one of the more extraordinary sandwiches made with a cabbage slaw, garlic sauce, and steak fries. While influenced by Wakim’s childhood memories, it has an unexpected hint of the Dominican Chimi Burger about it, without the meat of course. Or if you really want to ty something that you will hardly find anywhere else, order a Zatar pizza. This Middle Eastern spice blend combines flavors that some say date back to Biblical days. The dining room is sophisticat-

ed and expediently laid out with the ala-carte buffet on one side and booth and stand-alone tables on the other. The interior has a more cosmopolitan feel than most fast-food restaurants, with its reconstituted wood décor and walllength television. Wakim’s mother, who played an integral part in the menu’s recipes, can often be seen passing between the tables, lending to the shop a rare hominess. The Wakims say they hope to expand to a small chain in the future, and are also planning to offer delivery options. Another thing in the works is more gluten-free options for the sandwiches. You can find Wakim’s at 1707 St. Lucie West Blvd, suite 154, between Five Guys and Plato’s Closet. For more information or to place a special order for pick-up, call (772) 249-0556.

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Group bicycle road ride, 7:30 a.m., starting at Sprockets Adventures, 347 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd. Group ride goes along Crosstown Boulevard to PGA Village and Tradition. It’s for all experience and fitness levels. About 40 to 50 miles with bailout points. Weekly event. For more, call (772) 336-3399. Wood carvers workshop 8 a.m. to noon at Walton Road Community Center, 11090 Ridge Ave., Port St. Lucie. For more, call Mike Coccia at (772) 359-8665. Guided hike at the Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie, 9 to 10:30 a.m. No reservation needed. Show up with appropriate clothing and a bottle of water. For more, call (772) 785-5833. Palm City Green Market at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2655 SW Immanuel Drive, Palm City, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Commercial venders are $25 per booth. Notfor-profit venders free. For more, call Arthur at (772) 345-3797, or email communitygreenmarket@ gmail.com Zumba with Karla at the Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 S.E. Airoso Blvd., 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Zumba is an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness party that’s moving millions of people towards joy and health. The class is for those ages 14 and older. There’s a $20 monthly fee, or $7 for one class. For more, call Karla Aviles at (772) 240-9909.

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SUNDAY, JAN. 24 Treasure Coast Remote Control Scale Boats 8 to 11 a.m. at the east side of Lake Tradition. The group meets every Sunday, weather permitting.

One Stop Shop Sale will be 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center, 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place. The sale is on the first story of the parking garage. It’s on the fourth Sunday of every month. For more, call (772) 8074493. Tradition Green Market will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Landing at Tradition, Southwest Village Parkway. Shop local vendors for produce, arts and crafts. Every Sunday. 24th Street Wailers at Rock n’ RiverWalk on the Riverwalk Stage, 121 S.W. Flagler Ave., Stuart, will be 1 to 4 p.m. For more about the lineup, visit www. historicdowntownstuart.com/ rockin-riverwalk. Or more, call Ron Hart at (772) 485-1609. MONDAY, JAN. 25 Social bridge 1 to 4 p.m. at the Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 S.E. Arioso Blvd. Play social, or “party,” bridge Monday afternoons with friendly people who, first and foremost, want to have an enjoyable, brain-stimulating time. All levels welcome. The phone number is (772) 8782277. Beginner country line dance at the Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 S.E. Airoso Blvd. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Not just country line dancing but the best mix of country music. Line dancing is good for your mind, body, and soul. Dancing has many positive health benefits. There’s $6 fee. For more, email Kathy Parker at kat_dancing@yahoo.com

TUESDAY, JAN. 26 Wood carvers workshop 8 a.m. to noon at Walton Road Community Center, 11090 Ridge Ave., Port St. Lucie. For more, call Mike Coccia at (772) 359-8665. Spanish Class advanced conversation level at Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 9 to 11 a.m. This advanced Spanish class is taught by a volunteer instructor from Hispanics in Action, Inc. For more information, call (772) 3375632. Ballet 7 to 8 p.m. at the Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 S.E. Airoso Blvd. This is a basic ballet class that can help your child with other activities, such as baton or gymnastics. Basic barre and center technique will be taught in order to improve coordination, stretch, and grace. Students should wear any solid

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PETER PAN from page B1 everything up. They spend a day-and-a half just flying and a representative stays with us through the entire performance, to be sure.” The cast includes Lindsey Grace as Peter Pan; Mike Hurst as Captain Hook, Jordan St. Germain as Wendy Darling; Brendan Walsh as John Darling; Seth Kaiser as Michael Darling, Kassidy Perry as Nana; Hannah Artille as Mrs. Darling; Brendan Wenger as Mr. Darling; Alex Saavedra as Smee, Cristy Dill as Tiger Lily; Kendall Krueger as Jane; Michael Lincoln as the Crocodile; and Kaylee Hull as Liza, the maid. There are also pirates, Indians and Lost Boys. Moberg said that Lindsey Grace, who pays Peter Pan, is perfect for the role. “She’s been in a lot of our shows,” he said. “She’s 4 feet 11 inches tall. She’s cutting and dyeing her hair. She’s very excited about flying. You never quite know what she’s going to do with a role. She’s surprising. Her last role was as an Italian seductress with an over-the-top accent. She’s as good as Peter Pan and it’s a good fit for her.” Moberg said that Michael Hurst has taken to the role of Captain Hook, as well. “He’s in love with that role,”

Moberg said. “They’ve been working together since we cast it two months ago. They come to rehearsals ready, Captain Hook is a blast. He’s having so much fun being bad.” Moberg noted that some of his traditional stars are playing choral roles in the production. “That’s kind of fun,” he said. “There are not that many principals and they all wanted to be in the show. They look in awe at the older kids.” Of course, this is a wonderful show for the family and the goal is to try to attract new audiences to IRSC productions. This would be a perfect introduction to theater for the kids in your life. “I don’t remember a musical that everyone’s been so excited about, which is great,” Moberg said. “It makes going to rehearsals fun. They’re pouring the energy in.” Next up for the theater department is the romantic comedy, “Fox on the Fairway” by Ken Ludwig. It will be presented March 31, April 1-2. “Peter Pan” will be presented at the McAlpin Fine Arts Center at Indian River State College, 3209 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce, Feb. 1113 and Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 13-14 and Feb. 20 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for non-subscribers and $10 for subscription holders. Call the box office at 1-(800) 2209915.

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Stained glass class 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 S.E. Airoso Blvd. Learn the art of creating stained glass in the six-week course for beginners and intermediates. You will learn basic and advanced skills and will complete one project in the Tiffany copper foil technique. Seating is limited. The class is for those ages 18 and older. The fee is $99. The phone number is (772) 878-2277.

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Intermediate country line dance at the Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 S.E. Airoso Blvd. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Not just country line dancing but the best mix of country music. There’s a $30 monthly fee, or $6 for drop-in students. For more, email Kathy Parker at kat_dancing@yahoo. com.

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Beginner country line dance at the Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 S.E. Airoso Blvd. 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Not just country line dancing but the best mix of country music. Line dancing is good for your mind, body, and soul. Dancing has many positive health benefits. There’s a $25 monthly fee, or $6 for drop-in students. For more, email Kathy Parker at kat_dancing@yahoo. com.

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Tae Kwon Do, beginners class at the Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 S.E. Airoso Blvd. for those ages 6 to 11. The class is 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Martial Arts classes are offered by the American Kang Duk Won Association in the traditional style of Tae Kwon Do and have been in Port St. Lucie for 30 years. Classes include kakas, sparring, and beginning and advanced self-defense. All classes are taught by certified black belt instructors. This is an ongoing program. No contract, no registration fees. The classes are $37.75 monthly. For more, call Charlene Watson, at (772) 342-4727. PSL Botanical Gardens Jazz & Blues Night at Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, 2410 S.E. Westmoreland Blvd. The fun starts at 6:30 p.m. Listen to the wonderful sounds of the Fort Pierce Jazz and Blues Society indoors at the Gardens every other Wednesday night from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Admission is only $5. For more, call (772) 337-1959. Tae Kwon Do, advanced class

WWW.YOURVOICEWEEKLY.COM at the Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 S.E. Airoso Blvd. for those 12 and older. The class is 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Martial Arts classes are offered by the American Kang Duk Won Association in the traditional style of Tae Kwon Do and have been in Port St. Lucie for 30 years. Classes include kakas, sparring, and beginning and advanced self-defense. All classes are taught by certified black belt instructors. This is an ongoing program. No contract, no registration fees. The classes are $37.75 monthly. For more, call Charlene Watson, at (772) 342-4727.

THURSDAY, JAN. 28 Writers Workshop at Morningside Library at 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 9 a.m. to noon. Meet with other writers in the Morningside Writers Group to read and critique writing in preparation for publishing. Drop in for a visit, or take work to read. For more, call Maureen Gallagher, (772) 337-5632. SCRABBLE fun at Morningside Library, at 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Take a board, or join others already playing. All levels welcome. For more, call Maureen Gallagher, (772) 337-5632. West End Grill Live Music on the patio. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Tues. through Sat. 1680 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 343-1146. Spanish Class beginning conversation level at Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 6 to 7:30 p.m. This advanced Spanish class is taught by a volunteer instructor from Hispanics in Action, Inc. For more information, call (772) 337-5632. Beginner country line dance at the Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 S.E. Airoso Blvd. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Not just country line dancing but the best mix of country music. Line dancing is good for your mind, body, and soul. Dancing has many positive health benefits. There’s a $25 monthly fee, or $6 for drop-in students. For more, email Kathy Parker at kat_dancing@yahoo. com. Solid Gold Dance Band Dance Party, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center, 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place. Music from the ‘60s to ‘80s. Advance tickets $6. $7 at the door. Full liquor bar with $5 well drinks and snacks. The Dance Party is the last Thursday of every month, except Nov. 20 and Dec. 18. For more, call (772) 807-4488.

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SLC Sheriff’s Office accepting applications for Citizen’s Academy FOR YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS

ST. LUCIE COUNTY — St. Lucie County Sheriff Ken J. Mascara is inviting members of the public to learn more about their Sheriff’s Office by attending the Sheriff’s Citizen’s Academy with classes beginning Feb. 10. Sheriff Mascara says people often want to know how the Sheriff’s Office protects the public and helps make a safer community and Citizen’s Academy does just that. He said it allows residents to know the agency and the deputies better. Classes begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 10, at Sheriff’s Office headquarters, 4700 West Midway Road, Fort Pierce. All classes meet on Wednesday evenings, except for two Saturday classes. The total number of class hours is 52. According to Mascara, classes will feature topics such as civil and criminal law, internal affairs investigations, patrol operations,

crime prevention, criminal investigations, underwater search and recovery, bomb unit and K-9 demonstrations, tours of the jail, courthouse and the Emergency Operations Center. Students will also shoot real guns at our firearms range, a laser gun at the “MILO” simulator, drive a Sheriff’s Office vehicle, and participate in a four-hour ride-along with a patrol deputy and much more, Mascara said. There is a one-time fee of $5 payable the first night of class. Details and applications are available by calling Deb McKenna of the Training Unit at (772) 4623604 or on the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office website at: http:// www.stluciesheriff.com/citizens_ academy. Those who wish to attend should return completed forms to: Training Unit, St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office, 4700 West Midway Road, Fort Pierce, or fax to : (772) 4623615. Applicants also can e-mail the completed forms to mckennad@stluciesheriff.com.

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Tae Kwon Do, beginners class at the Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 S.E. Airoso Blvd. for those ages 6 to 11. The class is 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Martial Arts classes are offered by the American Kang Duk Won Association in the traditional style of Tae Kwon Do and have been in Port St. Lucie for 30 years. Classes include kakas, sparring, and beginning and advanced self-defense. All classes are taught by certified black belt instructors. This is an ongoing program. No contract, no registration fees. The classes are $37.75 monthly. For more, call Charlene Watson, at (772) 342-4727. Tae Kwon Do, advanced class at the Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 S.E. Airoso Blvd. for those 12 and older. The class is 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Martial Arts classes are offered by the American Kang Duk Won Association in the traditional style of Tae Kwon Do and have been in Port St. Lucie for 30 years. Classes include kakas, sparring, and beginning and advanced self-defense. All classes are taught by certified black belt instructors. This is an ongoing program. No contract, no registration fees. The classes are $37.75 monthly. For more, call Charlene Watson, at (772) 342-4727.

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Photo courtesy of entertainmentcentralagency.com The Atlantic City Boys are scheduled to performs the music from ‘Jersey Boys’ for one night to benefit Southeasr Honor Flight

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One night only performance to benefit Southeast Florida Honor Flight TREASURE COAST — The music of the hit broadway show Jersey Boys comes to the Eissey Campus Theater at Palm Beach State College with a one night only performance by the popular touring group “Atlantic City Boys” on Saturday, Jan. 30 at 8 p.m . to benefit Southeast Florida Honor Flight. The vocal group consists of four dynamic lead singers who have wowed audiences at Las Vegas, Walt Disney World and of course, Atlantic City. Now they lend their world class vocals to the rock-nroll harmonies of the 1960 and 70’s’s, singing the hits of The Drifters, The Beatles, The Bee Gees, The Brat Pack, The Beach Boys, Franki Valli and The Four Seasons. The Atlantic City Boys encourage flash photography, wild screaming and rushing the stage during their performances. Get ready to clap and sing along for a night of all your favorite

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