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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — In emails obtained by Your Voice Weekly, former Digital Domain CEO, John Textor, reached out to high ranking officials within the city of Port St. Lucie. It was Textor’s attempt to work out the financial issues surrounding the studio and either buy it or pay off the city’s debt. According to Textor, those offers were never acknowledged by the city nor were the public notified of any offers. Textor says his offers were legitimate and he had the financial backing to make good on the offer. The emails, the bulk of which were sent between April 24 and May 11, 2015 outlined several proposals Textor made to the Port St. Lucie city council to lease and purchase the Digital Domain studios. In a press release issued by Textor, May 11, he said he had a plan; “(for) Textor affiliated busi-
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for Compost USA of the Treasure Coast. The County Commission will, for the third time, consider a conditional-use permit for a proposed composting facility on Shinn Road, just west of Port St. Lucie’s northern side. If the commission gives its nod, the company would have state permitting processes to go through. People in PGA Village and Tradition want the commission to flush it now.
Carol Anderson, co-chair of the PGA Village Compost USA Opposition Committee, said the proposed facility would be barely two miles from the development with wells, and many residents are concerned about their water. She said the committee will quantify its concerns to the commission with hard environmental facts at the meeting.
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it. And I told him I would give it a shot,” said Cook. “I felt proud that he suggested I try. I told him not to expect a miracle. So my wife gave me two-thirds of the dining room table.” Cook, who has been married to his wife, Claire, since 1948, stated that the Civic Center building, which consists of approximately a dozen segments, made separately and glued together, was the first section completed. It is made out of balsa wood while the remainder of the project is made of different thicknesses of poster board. He hand painted the model himself and kept true to the color schemes. “She was right on top of me to make sure that I quit at 9 p.m. (each night). Sometimes I quit at 10…but that was seldom. There were some days I didn’t work on it at all.” Cook was born in 1923 and raised in Long Island. He served in the United States Navy for five years (1940-1945) and got a degree in architecture before getting a job at Pratt-Whitney in East Hartford, Connecticut, which he held for 38 years. He was transferred to the West Palm Beach office and moved to Port St. Lucie in 1986. They live in the same home today that they moved into back then. This isn’t the first opportunity Cook has had to show off his craftsmanship for the city. He has donated other scale models over the years. He made a scale model of City Hall that was displayed in the front lobby as well as a “prop” cake for the City’s 50th Anniversary celebration. He visits City Hall quite often meeting with staff and sharing ideas
he has for improving the city. For example, he’s been lobbying for an ice skating rink to be built in the city for several years. After an unsuccessful attempt running for City Council in 1990, Cook was appointed to the Planning and Zoning Board, where as he puts it, “they retired me in 1999 (at age 76).” He has also been on other local boards and is involved with his church. Cook, who has two sons with Claire, said he has greatly enjoyed his “30-year situation” with the city. “My wife tells me to go for it all the time,” said Cook. “That’s why I have stayed involved in so many city projects and have been attracted to a number of different committees and boards.” City Center is a public/private partnership and funded by the City of Port St. Lucie and the Community Redevelopment Agency. The City Center model will encourage citizen initiative and allow the public to see firsthand the vision for that specific land area, located on the southeast corner of U.S.1 and Walton Road. “This model is a tool that’s going to help us see development for the city,” said Holbrook. “It’s about ownership, self-promotion and grass roots. This is the public’s project. They wanted it and they helped create it. It’s still not complete but we still have to keep going until it’s realized.” According to Bridget Kean, Community Redevelopment Agency Director, “There are challenges, but this project is a priority for the Community Redevelopment Agency and the city to create an activity center in eastern Port St. Lucie.”
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ST. LUCIE WEST — Craft beer buffs are getting some intoxicating news. Port St. Lucie is brewing up codes to make selling locally-made beer easier. “We want to address the issue before it’s a problem,” Patricia Tobin, director of planning and zoning, said. Tobin gave the City Council a peek at proposed new codes that staff will present in coming weeks. That was at the council’s last regular workshop — Oct. 19. There’s a microbrewery readying to open at 1419 S.E. Village Green Drive in December. Additionally, the Hop Life Brewing Company is aiming to open on Northwest Enterprise Drive, near Tradition Field, by as early as next summer. Tobin said they’re probably the start of microbrew mania in Port St. Lucie. Robert Tearle, co-owner of Hop Life, said St. Lucie West and Tradition are likely to see a few microbreweries open when the city rolls out the codes for them. “St Lucie West is a great upcoming area,” he said. “A lot of young professionals moving in there.” In other words, St. Lucie West and Tradition are filled with the folks who most enjoy craft beers. The Side Door Brewing Company will open its doors on Dec. 5, the anniversary of the ratification of the 21st Amendment. That’s the one repealing prohibition and it’s no coincidence they chose that
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“We have to kill this with science,” she said. Becker Holdings owns the almost 200 acres the composting facility will be on if it’s approved, and is a co-owner in the venture. Rick Melchiori, general manager, said the land is now cow pastures. It was a citrus grove, but citrus greening disease devastated it. Melchiori said opposition to the composting facility has taken him by surprise. “My suspicion is that it’s just a lack of understanding of what we’re doing,” he said. “We’ve tried our best to meet with people and talk with people about what we’re doing.” Compost USA of the Treasure Coast proposes using yard waste and a class of treated municipal sewage and turn it into a fertilizer. The part about composting municipal sewage is where many recoil. Compost USA is familiar with controversy. About five years ago the Marion County Commission revoked a special-use permit the company was under, which forced the closure of a facility near Ocala. Neighbors complained about stench, and about noise from heavy-equipment. The company also has a facility at the Sumter County landfill, which has been a composting site since the 1990s. County Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky said he takes opponents’ concerns seriously, but so far isn’t satisfied they’ve made a strong case to deny the conditional-use permit. He said the land is zoned for agriculture, which gives Becker Holdings wide latitude without having to get the commission’s nod. “They could spread chicken manure over that property and have no problem whatsoever,” he said.
Dzadovsky said that the company’s conditional-use application gives the commission power to set greater provisions. “They’re asking for a conditional use,” he said. “We can condition it with certain standards and conditions for approval.” And the permit can be withdrawn if the company fails to abide by its provisions. Among complaints opponents in PGA Village and Tradition have raised is odor. “I don’t know that their arguments are holding up in terms of smell,” Dzadovsky said. “They’re three to five miles away.” Odor can’t be measured quite as neatly as, say, sound. While molecules in an air sample can be measured, people’s perceptions of, and tolerances to scents are subjective. Anderson said opponents’ complaints about odor seem misunderstood. “Odor is a problem, but what’s underlying is what’s in that odor — pollution,” she said. Melchiori said Compost USA of the Treasure Coast has taken about 40 folks to tour the Sumter County composting facility. “People have been on the site, stood on the site, they’ve been upwind, downwind, every which way,” he said. “The general response we’ve got is, ‘Wow, this is not what we were told it would be.’” He said past 50 feet it’s usually difficult to discern any odor from the composting operation. Charles Gausten, resident of Tradition and a materials engineer said that he was in possession of a report that debates that exact statement. “According to the ‘Brown Report’ what he is saying is contradictory and after I asked him to clarify (at a meeting in Vitalia at Tradition),” said Gausten. “He
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BEER from page A12 date. Dwayne Buchholz, owner, said microbreweries with tap rooms are unique, which is why the city had to write new codes for them. “It’s been a long process getting this brewery in,” he remarked. Tobin said the city staff contemplated how to approve a microbrewery under existing codes, and came up with designating Side Door as a manufacturer. City codes allow manufacturers to use up to 20 percent of their space for retail, which allows Side Door to open a tap room until the staff composes and the council approves codes for microbreweries. “I think this is going to be a big thing,” Buchholz said. “I think you’ll see several breweries come in.” Microbreweries and tap rooms, Buchholz said, are unlike clubs, pubs and bars. He said craft beer aficionados head to them for taste adventures among other enthusiasts. Beer isn’t part of the fun at a microbrewery tap room — it is the fun. He said craft beer lovers will travel sometimes a couple hundred miles to sample craft beers. “There’s been a beer renaisscance going on for 20 years now,” Buchholz said. He said the oldest microbrewer-
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The superintendents are asking for a one-year pause in the giving of school grades so that it can include learning gains and performance. “It’s up to the legislature,” Gent said. “We will appeal to the governor himself. Other states that have the same problems have suspended the grades for a year. We are asking for no school grades this year and to make this year a baseline. Next year, we can begin measuring growth. We’re asking for a comprehensive review of the accountability system. It’s broken.” Gent is careful to differentiate between standards and testing. “I’m for high standards, accountability and increased rigor, but we have to make sure we have an accurate way to assess our students. We currently don’t have that in Florida. We won’t receive the grades until nine months after the test. Normally, assessments are to measure progress and growth and see if you need to reteach. We can’t address that since we don’t know the results. I favor high standards, but I want to just pause to get it right. It’s a
high-stakes test, with promotion and graduation at stake. It must be fair and valid.” The superintendent said that holding the grades for a year will not hurt, but that giving schools the grades will result in an increase in F-rated schools. “It’s not a fair evaluation of the schools,” he said. “School grades are important for economic growth and to businesses and people moving in. Letter grades have never been an accurate measure of what goes on.” Gent said that when the legislature meets in January, there will be legislation proposed to delay the grades. In the interim, he will be happy to meet with community groups to discuss the issue and he suggests parents call the school principals to ask for information. “We want to give them accurate information,” Gent said. “If the scores come out, they’ll probably come out in January, when we‘re getting ready to take the new test. This system cheats kids and teachers. This is about our kids. It’s why we’re here.” To contact the offices of the St. Lucie County Public Schools, call Kerry Padrick at (772) 429-5532.
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Oct. 23, Richard Holtz, chairman of the South District of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) welcomed Temple Beth El Israel (TBEI) back as a member. The URJ represents more than 900 congregations throughout the United States, Canada, the Bahamas, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. As a member, TBEI will have access to all the services offered by the URJ, including programs,
resources and networking opportunities. The URJ’s leadership and staff provide congregations and their members with creative programming ideas for all areas of synagogue life, including worship, education and social action. The staff also provides ongoing consultation and problem solving for member congregations. Temple Beth EI Israel, located at 551 SW Bethany Drive in Port St. Lucie, is now the only synagogue in St. Lucie County affiliated with the URJ.
Temple Beth El Israel returns to Union for Reform Judaism. Pictured from left, are Richard Holtz, presenting charter to Treasurer Sheldon Cantor and Rabbi Bruce Benson, of Temple Beth El Israel.
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We even see individuals whose neuropathy is so far advanced they are at risk of having their feet amputated. However, none of these are the reason neuropathy can be a deadly condition. The biggest risks from peripheral neuropathy are the balance problems and falls that this condition can cause.
Figure 1: Falls affect millions of seniors in the U.S. every year
You see, the nerves in your feet help send signals to your brain to maintain proper balance. When the nerves are damaged by neuropathy it is common to feel like you are off balance, or going to fall. Many of you reading this may have already fallen, and live in fear that your next fall may result in a fracture or concussion. Sadly, over 2.4 million seniors visit the emergency room each year due to falls, and nearly 23,000 die.
Figure 2: When these very small blood vessels become diseased they begin to shrivel up and the nerves begin to degenerate.
This damage that results in balance problems is commonly caused by a lack of blood flow to the nerves in the hands and feet which causes the nerves to begin to degenerate due to lack of nutrient flow. As you can see in Figure 2, as the blood vessels that surround the nerves become diseased they shrivel up which causes the nerves to not get the nutrients to continue to survive. When these nerves begin to “die” they cause you to have balance problems as well as, pain, numbness, tingling, burning, and many additional symptoms. To make matters worse, too many doctors simply prescribe medications which don’t fix the cause of the problem. Even worse, some of these drugs have side effects that include dizziness and loss of balance! There is now a facility right here in Port St. Lucie that offers
In order to effectively treat your neuropathy three factors must be determined. 1) What is the underlying cause? 2) How much nerve damage has been sustained? NOTE: Once you have sustained 85% nerve loss, there is likely nothing that we can do for you. 3) How much treatment will your condition require? The NASA developed treatment we use in our office is like watering a plant. This technology will allow the blood vessels to grow back around the peripheral nerves and provide them with the proper nutrients to heal and repair. It’s like adding water to a plant and seeing the roots grow deeper and deeper.
The amount of treatment needed to allow the nerves to fully recover varies from person to person and can only be determined after a detailed neurological and vascular evaluation. As long as you have not sustained at least 85% nerve damage there is hope! Dr. John Silva, D.C. at the Neuropathy Relief Center will do a Neuropathy Severity Examination for only $70. This neuropathy severity examination will consist of a detailed sensory evaluation, extensive peripheral vascular testing, and a detailed analysis of the findings of your neuropathy. Dr. Silva will be offering this Neuropathy Severity Examination to the first 12 callers who respond to this publication. After the first 12 callers, we will continue to schedule evaluations at the normal examination fee of $300. So don’t hesitate to act now! Call 772-429-8800 to make an appointment with Dr. Silva to determine if your peripheral neuropathy can be treated and your balance restored. Neuropathy Relief Center 451 SW Bethany Dr., Suite 200 Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 In the Medical Imaging Building
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and domestic animals are at risk if not vaccinated. The public is asked to maintain a heightened awareness that rabies is active in St. Lucie County. Alerts are designed to increase awareness to the public, but they should not give a false sense of security to areas that are not indicated in the alert. An animal with rabies could infect other wild animals or domestic animals that have not been vaccinated against rabies. All domestic animals should be vaccinated against rabies and all wildlife contact should be avoided, particularly raccoons, bats, foxes, skunks, otters, bobcats and coyotes. Rabies is transmitted through exposure to the saliva and nervous tissue from a rabid animal through a bite, scratch, or contact with mucous membranes such as the eyes, nose, or mouth. Along with local animal services, the county’s health department works to prevent rabies by assisting with animal bite investigations and testing of animals for rabies through the Florida Department of Health Bureau of Laboratories. It also provides rabies vaccinations to victims of animal bites, the only known effective treatment for rabies prevention in humans. Keep rabies vaccinations up to date for all pets, and keep your pets under direct supervision, so they do not come in contact with wild animals. If your pet is bitten by a wild animal, seek veterinary assistant for the animal immediately and contact your local animal control services. Additionally, call your local animal control agency to remove any stray animals from your neighborhood, and spay or neuter your pets to help reduce the number of unwanted pets that may not be properly cared for or regularly vaccinated. Don’t handle, feed, or unintentionally attract wild animals with open garbage cans or litter. Never
Clint Sperber adopt wild animals, or bring them into your home. Teach children not to handle unfamiliar animals, wild or domestic, even if they appear friendly. Prevent bats from entering living quarters or occupied spaces in homes, churches, schools, and other similar areas where they might come in contact with people and pets. If bitten or scratched by a wild animal or stray you should report the incident to your doctor immediately, as well as local animal services and the county health department. The contact number to report an animal bite to DOHSt. Lucie is (772) 462-3883. If you have an unvaccinated pet the Humane Society of St. Lucie County, Inc. is having its second annual Walk the Walk Against Animal Cruelty on Nov. 14th at Tradition Square from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rabies vaccinations will be available for $10. For more information about Walk the Walk Against Animal Cruelty and this affordable opportunity to get your pet vaccinated please visit www. hsslc.org. St. Lucie County Animal Control (772) 462-8120 or Port St Lucie Animal Control (772) 871-5042.
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TREASURE COAST — With Halloween days away, folks become interested in the supernatural or the paranormal and the coast is surprisingly famous for its haunts and stories. If the myths are true — there’s a lot scarier things out there than the witches, ghosts and goblins that show up trick or treating at your door. “The Devil’s Tree” resides in Port St. Lucie on canal C-24 in Oak Hammock Park. The legend goes that in the 1970’s, not long ago but before the land became a park, two young girls were found hanging from the aged tree. The serial killer was said to be Gerard John Schaefer and ex-police officer. Eventually, they were buried beneath the tree and remained there until 1977 when two fishermen discovered them. Some say they’ve seen the ghostly figures of two young women appear. Then there is Vince “Trapper” Nelson, who sold furs for a living. He was supposedly a loner who was a bit eccentric. He would swing out over the river on a rope to scare tour boat parties. Well, at least according to his ghost, someone else got the last scare. Although his death in 1968 from a gunshot wound to the head was declared a suicide, some people say he has appeared and disput-
ed that, saying he was murdered. But, at the Boston House in Fort Pierce, where reportedly a woman hanged herself, her apparition doesn’t dispute that. She just appears from time to time, according to www.realhaunts.com. Some of the ghosts are less malevolent. One ghost at Indian River State College may just want to enjoy the entertainment. Typically, he hangs out at the theater building and sometimes waves to people who attend performances. Whether he eats popcorn or claps during performances is unknown. But apparently his home is actually in the broom closet. His favorite color appears to be blue. It’s a “Night at the Museum” in Stuart’s Elliott Museum where ghosts appear to come from items featured in the museum. Haunts are said to reside in this 1961 building, erected by Harmon P. Elliott to honor his late father, inventor Sterling Elliott. So maybe the Elliott Museum provided the idea for “Night at the Museum,” where the character portrayed by Ben Stiller discovered that the exhibits come to life. At the House of Refuge Museum, which used to provide lodging for shipwrecked passengers, reports the sightings of those past who lived on the property, including Ais Indian tribesmen. There’s even a guided tour that may let you experience some ghostly activity. Patrick and Tricia Mesmer started the Port Salerno Ghost Tours. There is a legend about the
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DOMAIN from page A11 Jeff Bremmer, Martin writes: “Please tell Mr. Textor that unless he plans to walk into City Hall with a $62 million dollar cashier’s check made payable to the City of Port St. Lucie — to please STOP wasting the City’s time. PSL residents are tired of these games/so-called proposals. And so am I.” She added, “Actually, please add an additional $1.5 million for operating costs and legal fees the city has incurred as a result of DD closing in September 2012. Further, please also add the total amount of property taxes the city and county would have received in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 had DD not closed in September 2012. That should bring the total around $66 million. Please note that this is my opinion.” Textor chalks up Martin’s terseness to politics.
YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • OCTOBER 30, 2015• A31 funeral and cemetery business. Even though he pursued other fields of study in college, he almost always kept a job in a cemetery. Now he is enjoying being the face of Rolling Oaks and does not see leaving the family business any time soon. “People always ask how I do what I do without always being depressed,” Andrew said. “Being around this, you realize you never know what life is going to bring you or take from you. I don’t think it’s depressing, I don’t think it’s fun either. But I like being able to help people through what is a really hard time.” For the Ripostas, the funeral and cemetery industry is about providing the community a service that is best offered when one family is able to be there for another family in a time of need. “My father lost his little brother when he was young, and he always talks about how he saw how the funeral director interacted with the family,” Andrew said. “My dad always says, ‘the difference between a family and a corporation is, it’s our family taking care of your family when you need it most.’” That family-to-family mentality is what Andrew believes makes Rolling Oaks and all of the Riposta-owned businesses stand out above its corporate competitors. Rolling Oaks Cemetery and Cremation Gardens is located 2200 SW Del Rio Boulevard, Port Saint Lucie. For more information, call Andrew Riposta at (772) 873-2441 or visit www. rolling-oaks-cemetery.com.
“They politically demonized the people at Digital Domain so much. There’s a toxic political culture in this community,” Textor said. Attorney Pam Booker disagrees. “Politics was not involved,” she said. Regarding notifying the public about the email offers, and regarding the offers themselves, Booker was to the point. “I don’t have any further comments other than what we discussed (in the interview) yesterday.” Editor’s Note: Your Voice News & Views contacted Port St. Lucie mayor Greg Oravec who was also city manager during much of the Digital Domain saga. Mayor Oravec directed all media questions about Digital Domain and John Textor to City Attorney Pam Booker. Your Voice attempted to contact Former Mayor JoAnn M. Faiella but did not hear back by press time.
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PORT ST. LUCIE — Samantha LaCroix has big plans. The drama specialist at St. Lucie West Centennial High School has an ambitious program planned for the year. It’s a program that is steeped in the dramatic arts and it is also one that ties art to the community and the larger society. On Nov. 19, students will present the annual Broadway Cares show. The program, based on the Broadway Cares organization in New York, raises fund for AIDS research. “Since the beginning of the year I’ve been auditioning students every two weeks,” LaCroix said. “Broadway Cares is a dress rehearsal for district competition. The first audition was monologues and we studied them first. I chose the best five for district competition. Then we did solo auditions and studied singing and movement and chose the five best. For musical and theatrical scenes, I gave them more independence, with the tools to put it together. We have duets
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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. Nature’s Classroom: My Senses Tell Me at the Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. Children can explore a special part of the center and learn about plants, nature, and green living through hand-on activities. They’ll sharpen observation skills and senses and create journals as they explore the sights and sounds of the Oxbow. This is for ages 7 to 12. It’s $6, or $25 for a series of classes that continues until March. For more and to register, call (772) 7855833 or visit www.oxboweco.com. Fall Fun Fest 1 to 6 p.m. at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center, 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place. Enjoy live
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Wednesday, Nov. 4 Pretty Princess Tea Party 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center, 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place. Children 2 and older can dress in their favorite royal attire and enjoy a story time with tea and snacks, singing and crafter. It’s on the first Wednesday of every month. Cost is $3 a child. For more, call Jennifer Romberger at (772) 807-4499.
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WWW.YOURVOICEWEEKLY.COM and show there are options out there.” The program will be presented March 2-3, with an evening performance March 4. In April, the mood lightens, with “Love through the Decades.” “Each class will pick a decade and research it and study anything to do with love, including costumes and props. I want to use all the talents my students have. It’s called ensemble devised. We sit Samantha LaCroix together and create a show together. There’s one director, but everyone comes up with ideas. It’s the newest thing. It’s a very cool concept. People are more emotionally invested when they put their spin on it.” LaCroix said that this semester is freeing students from the fear of performing and teaching them how to do stage productions; next semester, they’ll use the knowledge to put it into action. In May, students will put on “Unity,” which LaCroix describes as a fine arts extravaganza. “We’ll showcase all the performing arts we offer,” she said. “There will be a gallery walk with a sculpture garden. The arts teachers will do live art and the culinary students will present hors d’oeuvres. The band teacher will play the saxophone like a street musician. “The actual program will feature dance, drama and chorus, with all the music played by the band. The art department will design the sets. It’s really awesome. I want to show as many kids and as many talents. Every teacher will also be highlighted. I will sing opera with the chorus teacher. We’ll highlight ourselves and our students and what Centennial offers. It’s a big, full season.” Indeed it is. LaCroix has 220 students in her drama program and there are hundreds more in all the arts programs. I hope the community will come out and support them. St. Lucie West Centennial High School students present “Broadway Cares,” Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. at the high school, 1485 Cashmere Blvd. Tickets are $10 and may be ordered online at http:// slwch.booktix.com or may be purchased at the front office. For more information, call (772) 344-4400. Check at the booktix website for information about tickets for upcoming shows as they become available.
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ers 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.
Just Baby & Me at the Port St. Lucie Library, 180 S.W. Prima Vista Blvd., 10:30 to 11:25 a.m. Songs, stories and more. For babies to 2 years old. For more, call Alicia Bell at (772) 871-5450.
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.
Crazy 8s Math Club at the Port St. Lucie Library 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. This is a new kind of math club with building, running, jumping and music. It’s for student’s kindergarten to second grade. Space is limited to 20 participants. The library is at 180 S.W. Prima Vista Blvd. For more, call Alicia Bell at (772) 871-5450.
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.
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.
St. Lucie Audubon Lecture: Platt’s Creek Project, will start at 7 p.m. at the Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. Join St. Lucie County environmental resources biologists as they discuss the Platt’s Creek mitigation project, and the fantastic birding spot that has been created there as part of this resource enhancement project. This lecture is free. For more, call (772) 785-5833 or visit www.oxboweco.com.
Thursday, Nov. 5 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 Writ-
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From a smoky 1920’s Speakeasy to the Bowery of the 1930’s, from a World War II USO to a 1950’s Manhattan supper club, Swinging on a Star perfectly weaves various settings and scenes with some of the most popular songs of a generation. The journey also showcases music from the “Road Movies” starring Bing Crosby and Bob Hope. Songs include: “Road to Morocco,” “Going My Way,” “Moonlight Becomes You,” “Swinging on a Star,” and many more.
Vine & Barley beer tab bingo. 7:30-9:30 p.m. 1680 S.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 446-7550. Tin Fish (East) Trivia, 6:30 p.m., 327 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie For more information, call (772) 879-3900. Vine & Barley Live music. 7:3010:30 p.m. 1680 S.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 4467550.
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Sunlight Community Church to host Christian vocal trio Selah FOR YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS
ST. LUCIE WEST — Contemporary Christian vocal trio Selah is kicking off its Christmas tour at Sunlight Community Church in St. Lucie West on Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. Selah has won seven Gospel Music Association Dove Awards and has sold more than $4 million albums and single units combined. The members of Selah; Todd Smith, Allan Hall and Amy Perry, will also visit South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Nevada, Kansas, Georgia and the Caribbean on their tour. The group has had considerable success over the course of their 17 years in ministry. The title track of their latest album made history by becoming the only song to debut at the top of the Christian Soft AC chart since Billboard began archiving the weekly charts in 2006. It also marks Selah’s eighth number one single, joining the ranks of “You Raise Me Up,” “Wonderful, Merciful Savior” and “Press On.” “Life has ups and downs, and
when you are down, that’s typically when you are most open to change. You’re humble and at a place where you ask, ‘How am I ever going to get out of this?’ Then God pulls you through,” said Smith. “I’ve seen that over and over in my own life. ‘You Amaze Us’ is saying — I’m in awe of you. I’ve seen how you have brought me through in the past and I trust that you will again. I will hope in you and not focus on my circumstances, because your word is life and peace.” For Selah, the night will be not only about entertainment, but also something much deeper. Hall says, “When I was a child, I felt like God said to me, ‘I want you to help people through music.’ I didn’t know what form that would take and that it would end up being a career, but I’m glad it did. I love talking with people after our shows and hearing their stories. That’s why we do this — to encourage them. If we can lighten
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Photo courtesy of Sunlight Community Church Contemporary Christian vocal trio Selah is kicking off its Christmas tour at Sunlight Community Church in St. Lucie West on Dec. 4 at 7 p.m.
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someone’s burden or help them walk through something even for a moment, I think that’s what God would have us do with our music.” Sunlight’s Associate Pastor, Bill Whitt, says he is looking forward to the concert. “The new facility we opened up last year is the perfect place for a concert like this. We hope to use our new auditorium not only for worship but also for community events that will encourage and help the people who live and work around us.” Whitt also mentioned how grateful he was for the event sponsors who made this possible. They include Christian FM; Revive
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Friday, Nov. 6 Rhythm & Rhyme at the Port St. Lucie Library, 180 S.W. Prima Vista Blvd., 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Early literacy through rhymes, stories and movement. For more, call Alicia Bell at (772) 462-6876. E-books Decoded at the Morningside Branch Library., 2 to 3 p.m. Learn to use the library’s Overdrive digital audiobook and e-book lending system. For more,
Detox Center; Advanced Auto Repair and Transmissions; Jennifer Fleschner, Realtor with Realty of Florida; Agler Tile, Carpet and Interiors; Linda’s Café; and Amber Refrigeration, Heating and Cooling. Sunlight Community Church is located at 477 SW Cashmere Blvd. Tickets can be purchased online at sunlightcc.org or by calling (800) 965-9324. General admission tickets are $18 in advance, $25 at the door. VIP tickets with reserved seating and backstage meet-andgreet are $30. A group rate of $12 is available for groups of 10 or more. To purchase VIP or group rate tickets, please call the church directly at (772) 879-6326.
call Enrique Carmona at (772) 337-5632. Laura at the Barn, will run from Nov. 6 to Nov. 22. This is an intricate mystery about the murder investigation of a beautiful and successful New York City ad executive. Gene Tierney, Dana Andrews and Clifton Webb starred in the 1944 movie classic of the same name. Tickets are $20 and at The Barn box office, 2400 S.E. Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. for more information call (772) 287-4884 or visit www. barn-theatre.com.
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Karaoke and Dancing at the St. Lucie Elks Lodge 7 p.m. until whenever. Fish Fry and more served until 8 p.m. 343 Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 8738192. West End Grill Live music on the patio. 6 p.m.-10 p.m. 1680 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 343-1147. Tin Fish (East) Live music with Chris Springer 6 p.m.-9 p.m., 327 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie For more information, call (772) 879-3900. Bogey’s and Stogeys Karaoke 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., 1032 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Every other Friday. For more information, call (772) 337-7778. Neely’s Grog House Karaoke 9 p.m.-1 a.m., 802 S.W. Bayshore Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 249-4195.
Bogey’s and Stogeys Poker, 7 p.m.-close, 1032 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 3377778. Live entertainment at V’s Town Tavern 8 p.m. – midnight. 970 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 800-3239. Vine & Barley Live music. 9 p.m.-midnight. 1680 S.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 446-7550. Neely’s Grog House live music 9 p.m.-2 a.m., 802 S.W. Bayshore Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 249-4195. City Limits Sports Bar Live music or DJ 9 p.m.-2 a.m., 900 S.W. Gatlin Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 336-8201.
City Limits Sports Bar Live music or DJ 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m., 900 S.W. Gatlin Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 336-8201.
Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub Live music 9:30 p.m.-1:00 a.m. $3 Harp Draft & $4 Irish Apples. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-6202.
Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub Live music. $3 Smithwicks draft and $5 Carbombs. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-6202 or visit shindigpub.com.
Bogey’s and Stogeys Karaoke 10 p.m.-2 a.m., 1032 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 337-7778.
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Tin Fish (East) Live music. 6 p.m.-close, 327 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie For more information, call (772) 8793900.
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West End Grill Live music on the patio. 6 p.m.-10 p.m. 1680 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 343-1147.
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Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer Port St. Lucie Mayor Greg Oravec and Vice Mayor Linda Bartz sign a ceremonial beam that will be part of the new addition to the hospital by Martin Health Systems in Tradition. The Tradition Medical Center will have three floors added to its existing structure. The expansion will add about 400 workers to the hospital, which will be about $22 million in additional payroll. Construction will start by early 2016 and be completed by 2018.
3rd Annual Craft Festival Presented by the Council on Aging of Port St. Lucie
Saturday, November 14, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Council of Aging – Port St. Lucie campus 2501 SW Bayshore Blvd., Port St. Lucie
Come check out cool crafts and great gift items for sale by local vendors. Proceeds benefit the Adult Day Care Program. For more information, call Joan Salamone at 772.336.8608, or email her at fallcraftfest@hotmail.com.
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Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer Fort Pierce Central High School outside hitter Alexis Shipman went for finesse over power to score on Martin County High School during the District 8-8A championship match hosted at Centennial High School in St. Lucie West. The Central Cobras lost the match 25-18, 25-8, 25-14.
Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer Fort Pierce Central High School freshman Kylee Quigley puts one over against Martin County High School during the District 8-8A championship match hosted at Centennial High School in St. Lucie West.
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Ashley Gang, a group of robbers from the 1920s buried near Port Salerno. The area has a colorful past according to the tours with the likes of pirates, hermits and ship captains, Mesmer said; they always register some paranormal activity on a special meter. She added, sometimes they see unexplained lights or even full-bodied apparitions and people also feel sensations, such as being touched. The cost is $15 for adults and $10 for children and the tour runs for about three quarters of a mile of a mile. For more information, call (772) 223-5482. Halloween has its own ghostly history — it’s also called All Hallow’s Eve and All Saint’s Eve, according to internet sources. It is celebrated on Oct. 31 and begins the three-day celebration of Allhallowtide. The time of the year that is dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints, martyrs and faithful departed believers. One feature of Halloween is Jack-o’-lanterns, which are supposed to frighten evil spirits. Wikipedia says that supposedly the Jack-o’-lantern represents a man named Jack, who is denied
entry into both heaven and hell. The legend goes that Satan threw a coal at Jack, who places it into a hollowed-out turnip to provide warmth on a cold night. For a traditional Halloween event, as opposed to hunting for the real phantoms, the Fall Fun Fest will be held at Village Square at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center on Friday, Oct. 30, through Sunday, Nov. 1. There will be a costume contest on Oct. 31 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be trick or treating the same evening inside the Civic Center. Other features of the event include carnival food and rides. In Martin County, Unity of Stuart will have Trunk or Treat from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 31 at 211 Central Parkway, Stuart. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office will have a Trunk or Treat event from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and costumed members of the Trinity United Methodist Church will hand out candy from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 2221 N.E. Savannah Road, Jensen Beach. Your Voice News & Views would like to see how readers are spending their holiday with photos from Halloween, fall festivals and upcoming holiday events. Email them to info@yourvoiceweekly.com.
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