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Indian River Lagoon garners national attention U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy, D-Jupiter, addresses media representatives shorty after an Oct. 3 Congressional briefing on Capitol Hill to draw attention to the deteriorating Indian River Lagoon. Murphy is surrounded by ‘River Warriors’ and local elected officials from St. Lucie and Martin counties who made the trip to have their voices heard before lawmakers. Staff photo by Nicole Rodriguez
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www.YourVoiceWeekly.com Residents of the Treasure Coast, who make up the River Warriors, returned from Washington, D.C., where they sought solutions from local, state and federal government officials in cleaning the toxicity of the Indian River Lagoon while also seeking a plan of prevention for the future.
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LAGOON from page 1 1,000 words, but that was utterly scary.” Pelosi said she stands behind U.S. Reps. Murphy and Trey Radel, R-Fort Myers, who facilitated the briefing. “I just want to pay my respects, offer my support and endorse what is happening here today,” Pelosi said. Federal Role U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., said the Senate and House must unite and put party lines aside to save the state’s water. “We’ve got to pass a water bill, it’s called the Water Resources Development Act, we passed it in the Senate and it’s got the Everglades restoration in there,” Nelson said to a roar of applause by audience members. Nelson, who urged residents to never tire in their battle for clean water, recalled childhood memories of the Indian River Lagoon.
“I grew up on the Indian River,” Nelson said. “When I was a kid, it was clear. It ain’t now.” Murphy said he hopes to pass the bill on the House side soon. He also commended the community for its tremendous showing. “I’m thrilled to see so many active members of our community here, fighting alongside me to bring this issue to Congress,” the freshman representative said. “And it’s really because of all of you and your activism that we have this opportunity.” Because of the government shutdown, representatives from the Army Corps of Engineers were unable to attend. Jo-Ellen Darcy, the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), was also absent due to the shutdown. Murphy assured the crowd a transcript of the briefing will be entered into the Congressional record to be delivered to every member of the House and Senate. A copy will also be delivered to the Army Corps of Engineers and other federal officials, he
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said. “There is no denying that an environmental crisis is taking place up and down the Indian River Lagoon,” Murphy said. “Record rainfall, out-of-date engineering and agricultural runoff are all contributing to the serious crisis in our waters.” The only way to fix the problem is by cooperation among local, state and federal entities, Murphy said. Vital projects that need funding include the Indian River Lagoon South Project, improvements to the Herbert Hoover Dike, the purchase of agricultural land south of Lake Okeechobee, conserving land north of the lake, reduction of runoff and the promotion of water storage initiatives with local farmers, he said. Radel, agreeing, said the environment and economy have an impact on each other. “I’m a firm believer that we in Florida clearly understand that a healthy environment means a healthy economy,” Radel said as he described how areas in Sanibel and Cape Coral are being destroyed by releases from Lake Okeechobee. “It is something that we see and live by every, single day.” Among the steady flow of lawmakers was U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney, R-Okeechobee. Rooney is a former Treasure Coast representative, whose previous district included the lagoon. Murphy and Rooney joined forces this year in drafting a letter urging the Obama administration to support funding for Everglades Headwaters National Refuge and Conservation. “Nothing would give me more pleasure than to someday look back and say we’ve solved this problem,” Rooney said. “With Trey and Patrick taking the lead on this, our chances are better than ever.” State Role Throughout his testimony, State Sen. Joe Negron, R-Stuart, who called the Army Corps “the judge, the jury and the executioner,” said the Corps’ supreme power over Lake Okeechobee must be revoked. “I believe that the Army Corps’
stewardship of Lake Okeechobee, the St. Lucie Estuary and Caloosahatchee Estuary has been and continues to be a complete dismal, abject failure,” Negron said. He asked members of Congress to revoke the Army Corps jurisdiction over Lake Okeechobee and turn the operation over to the state. “We have a 1 percent chance of a breech. We have a 100 percent certainty where I live on the Treasure Coast that our estuary and our water body will be destroyed,” Negron said. The Army Corps should not be exempt from the Clean Water Act either, Negron said. A goal to achieve is to have President Obama back to Palm City and St. Lucie County to tour the waterways and direct the Army Corps to abide by the law. Palm City resident Darrell Brand, who lives on the C-23 canal, echoed Negron’s same sentiment during the public’s chance to address members of Congress. “If I were to dump those toxins into those bodies of water, I would be fined and possibly arrested by numerous officials,” Brand said. Secretary Herschel Vinyard of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, said since Negron’s August hearing in Stuart, the Department of Environmental Protection and the South Florida Water Management District have partnered to divert 10 million gallons of water away from the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie rivers. Gov. Rick Scott’s $40 million pledge to speed up C-44 canal improvements in Martin County is a step in the right direction, but the federal government isn’t following through because funding has dried up, Vinyard said. “The federal government, the Corps of Engineers, don’t have the funding for their remaining piece ... If you all can find the funds for the Corps, that will pay big dividends for the people behind me,” Vinyard said. Ernie Barnett, Assistant Executive Director of Everglades and Water Resources for the SFWMD, said
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solutions include improvements to C-44 and C-23. Lake Okeechobee water must also be cleaned and diverted south, Barnett said. Since 1994, the SFWMD has invested $1.6 billion in water quality improvements. The governor’s current water quality plan will provide an extra $880 million over the next 12 years to improve water quality, Barnett said. Other projects that must get done is the elevation of the Tamiami Trail and Kissimmee River projects. The frequency of Lake Okeechobee releases needs to be reduced and the water sent south, he added. “As a biologist, it breaks my heart to see what happens to these estuaries,” Barnett said. Dr. Tom Van Lent, a senior scientist for the Everglades Foundation, said the lagoon faces two major problems. “One’s a water quantity problem and one’s a water quality problem,” he said. “And it’s kind of important to separate the two, because when we come to Congress, we’re going to be focusing on that water quantity problem. That is the federal jurisdiction.” Unfortunately, the system is functioning the way it was made to, Van Lent said. “They’ve re-engineerd and replumbed the whole system so that now it primarily goes out the
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indoors. “At that point, what I believe to be Secret Service and Capitol Police immediately whisked us away to the south and we evacuated as quickly as possible,” Dzadovsky said. Murphy remained calm during the ordeal, taking a large role in leading his entourage to safety, Dzadovsky said. “The Congressman was certainly concerned for the safety of others, but as importantly, he also knew he had to continue to move in the right direction. I was very proud of him and I was very proud of his staff,” he said. Murphy took to Facebook within the hour to let the public know he was safe. “Thank you for the calls, emails, and expressions of concern. My staff and I are all safe. We hope everyone is OK and thank the Capitol Police for keeping us safe,” Murphy wrote. Dzadovsky and other fellow Treasure Coast residents sought refuge at a tavern on First Street, named Bullfeathers. There they learned from televised news reports that the barrage of bullets were fired from police who were in pursuit of a car that rammed the barriers of the White House just blocks away. A woman with her 1-year-old daughter in her car was fatally shot by police on the north side of the Capitol building after the Oct. 3 car chase ended. It is suspected the unarmed woman, identified as Miriam Carey, 34, of Stamford,
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TREASURE COAST — The Florida Department of Health in Martin County recently confirmed an additional case of dengue fever, bringing the total to 21 locally acquired cases in the Rio and Jensen Beach area. “This case dates back to the middle of June and was not part of the community survey,” health officials said in a press release. The new case comes on the heels of the department’s wrap up of a community survey on the mosquito-borne illness. The 10-day survey was conducted in the Rio and Jensen Beach area from Sept. 13 through Sept. 22. During the survey, teams from the Florida Department of Health, consisting of health workers from
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DENGUE from page 14 a blood sample for dengue fever analysis. In all, approximately 360 samples were collected, officials said. Wet weather and vacant homes in the area presented some challenges to the teams, officials added. “I think the big problem was there were so many snowbird properties,” said Dr. Karlette Peck, health officer for the Florida Department of Health in Martin County. The vacant homes have been treated and inspected daily by Martin County Mosquito Control for the last six to eight weeks, Peck said. “Mosquito Control did a valiant job of knocking these mosquitoes down,” Peck said. She added workers have not found any of the species of mosquitoes that transmit the virus in their traps. Approximately 30 to 40 percent of residents approached for the survey participated, Peck said. “I think the idea of getting your blood drawn is not appetizing to a lot of people,” she said. The Florida Department of Health is now conducting analyses of the information and samples from the survey. Residents who participated in the survey are expected to receive notification of results in the next few weeks. Testing takes approximately one month, Peck said. Results should give experts insight into how far dengue fever has spread into the area, she added.
Dengue fever is a disease transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito, not person to person. In the Western Hemisphere, the Aedes aegypti mosquito is the main transmitter of dengue viruses. “Those mosquitoes will breed in something as little as a tablespoon of water,” Peck said. “They’re also house mosquitoes and kind of lazy. They don’t fly a lot.” Peck said the only way to eliminate the prolific blood suckers is to tip and toss yard items like bird baths and buckets where the mosquitoes breed. In some cases, the Aedes albopictus mosquito has also transmitted the disease. Both of these mosquitos are found in large numbers in Martin and St. Lucie counties. Locally acquired dengue is rare in the U.S. Prior to the 21, the last case was contracted by a resident of Port Salerno in August 2011. There have been no previous locally acquired cases of dengue in St. Lucie County, officials said. Nearly all dengue cases reported in the 48 continental states were acquired elsewhere by travelers or immigrants, according to the Centers for Disease Control’s website. Most dengue cases in U.S. citizens occur in those inhabitants of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Samoa and Guam, which are endemic for the virus, the website states.
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Anderson had no outstanding warrants, but was arrested on Aug. 27 on drug charges as part of a St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office investigation into drug dealing in Port St. Lucie. Anderson was charged with two counts of marijuana possession with intent to sell, two counts of marijuana possession of more than 20 grams and possession of drug equipment. Three others were also arrested and eight pounds of marijuana were seized, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Anderson’s arraignment on the drug charges is set for Oct. 18.
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doesn’t receive advanced funding. Nick Ciotti, veterans service officer for Martin County, said that by press time, he’d noticed no differences at VBA. “They said at the (VA St. Petersburg Regional Office), it’s not open to outside people, but personnel are still there,” he said in a phone interview. “Business as usual for them, as I understand it.” For now. Murphy said that even a short federal shutdown can have disastrous consequences on the VA’s infamous claims backlog. “I don’t think the pensions and benefits will stop flowing,” he said in the phone interview. “I do fear new claims not getting processed and that backlog growing again. They’ve worked so hard to get that down.” That’s a concern for Teegardin as well, no matter how smooth things seem to be running for now. “(The regional office is) answering the phone,” he said. “They’re estimating that if this goes on, this is impacting the claims backlog. It’s slowing them down on the backlog and that, of course, slows new claims.” Collette Burgess, public affairs officer at the VA’s St. Petersburg
office, which receives claims filed in St. Lucie and Martin counties, said no matter what happens with the government shutdown and possible debt-ceiling battles, the VA has funding for processing claims and making payments for compensations and pensions, along with educational and vocational rehabilitation programs, until late October. However, the VA has cut its expenses. “We are not working overtime,” she said. “Due to the shutdown, the Veterans Benefits Administration will not be able to continue overtime for claims processors.” Violante said that’s how the shutdown is going to pain veterans even if it’s short. In May, the VA mandated overtime for its claims adjusters to reduce the claims backlog. “Right now VA has some essential personnel able to process claims,” Violante said. “They’ve cut out overtime. That was one of the vehicles they were using to attack this backlog.” A couple years ago, the VBA had about a million claims that had awaited decisions for more than six months at any given time. Aggressive efforts, including the mandated overtime, greatly reduced that number to less than half by the end of the federal government’s 2012-2013 fiscal year, Sept. 30. In an email, Violante said that last fiscal year the
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a personal interview. “I forgot the exact number, but there are hundreds if not thousands of (World War II) vets dying a day. The longer this goes on, these petty fights, the more folks that aren’t going to see these memorials.” Some representatives have participated in civil disobedience at the memorial. For example, Congressman Bill Posey, a Republican whose district is just north of Murphy’s, has posted pictures of himself on Facebook moving barricades from the National World War II Memorial. Kelley said the VFW appreciates the sentiments of representatives who’ve made such public protests and appearances with veterans at the memorial, but would prefer they stay at the Capitol and work out an end to the shutdown. “It does frustrate us,” he said. “Really, you shut down the government and you’re going to go down to the World War II Memorial like you’re doing something terrific?” he said. Violante said during the shutdown, the DAV leadership is generally steering clear of public appearances with members of Congress. “We’ve been trying to stay out of the politicking going on on both sides of the aisle, wanting to selectively pay for this or that,” he said. During the shutdown, Murphy is donating his congressional pay to the Renewal Coalition, a veterans reintegration program in Jupiter. A press release said he’s doing so because federal employees aren’t getting paid. The House has passed bills to retroactively pay federal employees after the shutdown. Reporter Nicole Rodriguez contributed to this story.
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Varsity High School Football Treasure Coast vs. Rockledge at South County Regional Sports Complex. 6-9 p.m. Tickets are $6. 560 N.W. University Blvd., St. Lucie West. Varsity High School Football Westwood vs. Heritage at Lawnwood Stadium at John B. Parks Sports Complex. 6-9 p.m. Tickets are $6. 1301 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce. Tai Chi for Health Classes at the Oxbow Eco-Center. 9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m. Tai Chi instructors Hilde and Hector Ruiz-Puyana will lead classes in Tai Chi for Health, designed for everyone including those who suffer from arthritis, diabetes, osteoporosis and balance issues. Appropriate for ages 16 and up. $10 per class or $32 for four classes. RSVP a must. 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-5833. City Golf Championship at the Saints at Port St. Lucie Golf Course. Friday, Oct. 11: 1st tee beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 : 1st and 10th tee
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John Southall second-year clarinet student for support. “The (performing) arts is a unique discipline,” Southall said. “It’s more like a big family. We constantly look after each other and support each other. In instrumental music, I stress the importance of understanding that if one person fails, we all fail. “Our task is to help anyone who needs a little coaching or encouragement. The students interact socially. They’re learning to be good citizens and to work cooperatively with others.” Indian River State College’s band and vocal music students will present a variety concert, “This One’s For You,” on Oct. 17-19 at the McAlpin Fine Arts Center, 3209 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce. Performances are Oct. 17-19 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 or $10 for subscription holders. Call the box office at 1 (800) 220-9915. The Wind Ensemble will present a holiday concert on Dec. 5-7 as part of the subscription series. Non-subscription programs include a choir concert on Dec. 8 and a Wind Ensemble concert on April 13.
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Ladies Night at 2nd Street Bistro. 9 p.m. Ladies well drinks and domestic drafts are $1. Shots of Purple MF and Sex on the Beach are $2. 122 N. Second Street, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 293-9191.
On the Edge Bar & Grill Live music. 7 p.m.-11 p.m. 1136 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 882-9729. Live Rock & Roll at Good Times Bar (East) 9 p.m. 21 and up. No cover. 9144 S. Federal Highway, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 337-3546.
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On the Edge Bar & Grill Wino Wednesday with live music. 8 p.m.-11 p.m. $2 off all glasses of wine all day. 1136 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 882-9729. Ladies Night at Superplay USA 9 p.m.-midnight. Ladies bowl (shoes included), play laser tag
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Faiella and members of the City Council for a discussion of important topics of the day while you enjoy breakfast refreshments and coffee. This month’s speaker is Mayor JoAnn M. Faiella. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce. 2195 S.E. Airoso Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 871-5219. City Council Workshop at the Port St. Lucie Community Center. 9 a.m. 2195 S.E. Airoso Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 871-7325.
Saturday, Oct. 12
Community Green Market at the Port St. Lucie City Hall parking lot. Rain or shine. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Locally grown fruits and vegetables, seafood, fresh baked goods and arts and crafts. Free admission and parking. 121 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 345-3797. Walk a Mile in Her Shoes in Tradition Square. 8:30 a.m. Cost is a minimum $50 per walker, which includes stilettos to wear in the walk or $10 per
student walker. Pre-registered walkers will receive an event T-shirt. Sponsor opportunities are still available. Proceeds benefit SafeSpace, a non-profit that helps domestic violence victims. For more information, call (772)223-2399 or visit www. safespacefl.org
Sunday, Oct. 13
TC RC Scale Boats at Tradition on the east side of the lake. 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Tradition Green Market at The Landing at Tradition. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Shop local vendors for fresh produce, arts & crafts, and more! Every Sunday through Dec. 1. Event is subject to change without notice. For more information, visit traditionfl.com Treasure Coast RC Scale Boat Club meets every Sunday morning. For more information, visit tcrcboaters.org
Monday, Oct. 14
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. Will resume on Monday, Aug. 12.
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JV High School Football SLW Centennial vs. Treasure Coast at South County Regional Sports Complex. 6-9 p.m. Tickets are $5. 560 N.W. University Blvd., St. Lucie West. Tuesday Jazz Jams by the Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society every Tuesday at the Sunrise Theater
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Black Box. 7-10 p.m. $5 cover charge requested at the door. Cash bar open. Refreshments and snacks available. 117 S. Second St., Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 460-JAZZ.
Wednesday, Oct. 16
Tradition Food Truck Invasion in Tradition Square. 5-9:30 p.m. Food Trucks attending will be posted at www.foodtruckin vasion.com Martin Health System Lecture at The Brennity at Tradition. 3-6 p.m. Registered nurse Carolyn Shore will speak on their breast health navigation program and how to stay up-to-date on the latest research and medical advances in breast care. 10685 S.W. Stony Creek Way, Tradition. Call (772) 345-2700 for questions or directions. Feeding Frenzy Tours at the St. Lucie County Aquarium featuring the Smithsonian. 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Join the underwater residents enjoy their morning meal. A volunteer or staff person will provide information on the exhibit’s daily menu, as well as share stories and provide insight on what makes the constantly changing ecosystems so unique. Free with paid admission. 420 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce. For
more information, call (772) 461FISH. Senior Adult Financial Exploitation Workshop at the Havert L. Fenn Center. 10-11:30 a.m. Presented by Florida Department of Financial Service. 2000 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 462-1521.
Thursday, Oct. 17
Ask the Pro Golf Tips at the Saints at Port St. Lucie Golf Course. Every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., PGA golf pro David O’Kelly is available to golfers to answer questions and give tips that will help improve his or her game. Meet O’Kelly on the Saints driving range and he’ll give professional advice and feedback free of charge. 2601 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 398-2901.
Friday, Oct. 18
Obama Care & the Financial Crisis at Tradition Townhall. Complimentary educational seminar to understand how Obamacare affects you and your business, health care and taxes. Also understand how Obamacare affects your retirement planning. Registration required. To register, call (772) 807-4628.
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36 • OCTOBER 11, 2013 • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS
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#1 in Sales Volume and Closed Transactions PGA Village, Verano, Tradition & St. Lucie West
$37,948,300 Sold $ in Millions
Listed and Sold in Millions
List $ in Millions
RE/MAX Masterpiece Realty $10,944,008
Coldwell Banker/Res. Real Est. $12,537,084
Coldwell Banker/Thos J White RE $11,527,585
RE/MAX 100 Riverside Inc $9,428,300 Keller Williams of PSL $5,048,151
January 1 – August 31, 2013 6173
All reports published September 2013 based on data available from year to date through August 31, 2013 according to the Regional MLS date and Broker Metrics.
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