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VA gives first nod to Culinary skills at school $25 million for Copas home Patrick McCallister STAFF WRITER
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TRADITION — It’s an early and conditional nod, but a valuable and promising nod nonetheless. The federal Department of Veterans Affairs recently released a list of proposed and existing state veterans nursing facilities in line for construction and renovation grants in 2016. The proposed Ardie R. Copas State Veterans’ Nursing Home was number 11 on the list and in line for up to $25 million from the VA. “This latest action once again reminds us of the number of partners who are working hard to complete this project,” Mayor Greg Oravec said in an emailed response to queries. “We can’t wait until the doors open and veterans have another place to call ‘home’ in Port St. Lucie.” The VA’s decision follows Gov.
Rick Scott’s recent request for the State Legislature to put about $6.7 million during the state’s next fiscal year toward building the home. The federal VA’s state veterans home program funds up to 65 percent for construction of new homes. The states receiving the construction grants must fund the remainders. The Copas Home is projected to be almost a $40 million construction project, and will take about two years to build once started. Groundbreaking could be next fall. Steve Murray, communications director at the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs — a state department not associated with the federal VA — said there’s much that has to go right before those federal dollars head to Tradition to build the home. Now that the proposed veterans nursing home has made the federal grant list, the
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Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer St. Lucie West K-8 students Casie Schulz, 13 and Vanessa Cano, 14, prepare the red velvet cake desserts at St. Lucie County School District’s Third Annual Culinary Arts Showcase Wednesday, Dec. 2 at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center. More photos on page A8.
City Council gives Keiser’s site plan final thumbs up Patrick McCallister STAFF WRITER
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TRADITION — The Port St. Lucie City Council was happy to give Keiser University the last thumbs up needed for a site plan. “This is an opportunity to say, “Yee-haw,’” Councilwoman Michelle Berger said. At its regular meeting on Mon-
day, Dec. 7, the council approved Tradition Land Company’s final site plan for a 74,000-square-foot building on eight acres nestled between Village Parkway and Interstate 95 south of Discovery Way. That’ll be home to Keiser University’s Tradition campus. Patricia Tobin, the city’s director of planning and zoning, said in a phone interview after the meeting that the only hurdles left for Keis-
er University’s Tradition campus are “staff level reviews.” “We’ve had it in since, probably, April, May,” Tobin said. “A lot of things had to happen.” Jeff Bremer, city manager, told the council the new campus will bring with it numerous bonuses. “That’s a big improvement for us,” he said. “It’s a big opportunity to see some development on the western side (of the city).”
Mayor Greg Oravec chimed into the festive spirit at the meeting. “This is another positive in what is now a string of positives,” he said. Tradition was the site of two spectacular economic-development failures: the Vaccine & Gene Therapy Institute of Florida and Digital Domain. Both were
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Centennial High School senior gets recruited by Stetson University soccer program Lindsey Parent (#10) brings the ball up field for St. Lucie West Centennial High School during a game against Jensen Beach Friday, Dec. 11 in St. Lucie West. Parent is being recruited by Stetson University.
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ST. LUCIE WEST — Lindsey Parent looks like a soccer player. She’s lithe, tall and a dominating force on Centennial High School’s soccer team. While there are many excellent players, Lindsey’s edge sets her apart from many. That edge to the competitive team she plays for as well — Boca United in the ECNL, Elite Club National League Division. She plays outside midfield. Of course, she’s doing all the things a great student athlete is expected to do. She’s balancing a social life with school and athletics and she’s looking ahead to college. Lindsey will be graduating in May 2016 with a 3.6 GPA. Then she’ll be heading to DeLand to wear a cowboy hat with those soccer cleats. Stetson University has offered her a slot on the Lady Hatters. Yes, the school was named after John. B. Stetson, of Stetson Hats fame. Lindsey was named Centennial High School’s “Best Offensive Player” in 2012, and the team MVP in 2014. Currently she’s team captain with 18 goals in 8 games. Lindsey’s mother says it’s been a long time coming. “She started at 4 years old playing recre-
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Tradition wins landscaping award FOR YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS
ST. LUCIE WEST — Though at times the inflow of new residents and the building of new homes may increase or decrease at the Town of Tradition, one constant has been the beauty of the community. Over the years, the landscaping has included 3 million square feet of turf, more than 400,000 square feet of ornamental beds, 2,500 native trees, 1,500 palms and 4,000 annual flowers. The flowers are selected to complement the trees and shrubs. Recently all that effort to maintain that beauty received recognition. Tradition received the Landscape Award of Excellence from the National Association of Landscape Professionals. Joseph Barnes, marketing manager for Yellowstone Landscape, said that the company submitted Tradition for the award. Factors in submitting it included the quality of the landscaping, the trees and shrubs and the scales of the projects. Yellowstone does the landscap-
ing for the Town of Tradition. Barnes said that at Tradition employees do mowing, hedging and maintain irrigation as part of the landscaping job. Barnes said the good working relationship between Yellowstone, the property management and local government has helped lead to good landscaping. What’s impressive about the award, he said, is that the competition for it is national and that only limited numbers of properties can be submitted each year. John Gallagher, president of the Tradition Community Association, said that good landscaping is important not only for keeping an area beautiful. But, he said, it also keeps a community vibrant. It is “very important to the continued growth of the community,” he said. “It’s a very good thing.” When people visit Tradition and look at it as a possible location for a new home, its attractiveness encourages them to make a positive decision, Gallagher said. “We were very pleased,” he said about the award. “It’s in recognition of a lot of hard work to keep the community at its absolute best.” Jane Rowley, a former Port St.
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Photo courtesy of Yellowstone Landscape This is an example of landscaping that resulted in Tradition receiving an award of excellence for landscaping. Lucie city councilwoman who has been involved with Tradition since the middle 1990s, said the landscaping has been always been a priority. It’s part of the making Tradition a community that attracts people who are looking for that type of setting in which to live she said. When people say why they de-
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state has 180 days to complete an ongoing design approval process with the VA it started about this time last year. “We’re in the process of dotting i’s and crossing t’s,” Murray said in a phone interview. He added, “What we have to do for the next 180 days is continue to work with the VA.” Despite the many ifs involved, Congressman Patrick Murphy said in a press release that the proposed veterans home making the VA’s list is noteworthy progress. “Even though we have more to do until this center is up and running, this marks an important step towards providing veterans of the Treasure Coast and surrounding areas the health care, follow-up assistance, and long-term care services that they deserve,” Murphy said in the release. Erin M. Hale, the Congressman’s communications director, said in an emailed response to queries that the 180 days are a make-orbreak time for the proposed facility. “If the project requirements are not met within 180 days, the project will be ineligible for a final grant award,” Hale said in the email. Murray said there are runner ups on the federal list that includes more than 100 proposed construction and renovation proj-
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File photo Wayne Teegardin, St. Lucie County’s veterans services manager, and Steve Murray, communications director at the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs, examined the site for the proposed Ardie R. Copas State Veterans’ Nursing Home last December. The federal Department of Veterans Affairs recently put the proposed nuring home in line for a construction grant for up to $25 million. The state veterans department is in the middle of a 180-day period to complete the approval process for designs in order to get the federal grant.
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800 MHZ radio system will bring the county’s aging system up to current standards and provide support to first responders and public safety agencies. The Motorola radio system will be upgraded throughout the 15-year agreement in order to keep the system current throughout the term. The existing radio system is 17 years old and is used by all law enforcement, fire-rescue and government agencies within St. Lucie County. Because of the age of the system, many of the hardware manufacturers no longer exist. St. Lucie County is partnering with Martin County on the system upgrades to take advantage of sharing radio towers and reducing costs (estimated to be more than $4 million overall). County Commissioners agreed to a phased upgrade of the current system instead of purchasing a new system. The county’s consultants identified more than $3 million worth of existing radios that would need be replaced if an entirely new system were to be purchased. “Cities and counties have boundaries, but bad guys don’t,” said Commission Vice Chair Chris Dzadovsky who made the motion to approve the agenda item during the meeting, adding
Chris Dzadovsky that this upgrade creates a “great partnership” to improve public safety across the region. On a separate item, the Board approved more than $3.2 million in security upgrades at the St. Lucie County Jail. These new improvements will bring the jail into compliance with state of the art technologies including video surveillance and electronic security controls that will improve the ability of the Sheriff’s staff to provide a safe and secure environment at the Rock Road facility.
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ST. LUCIE WEST — Chanukah is known as the Festival of Lights and at Temple Beth El Israel this was certainly true as more than 160 attended a Chanukah dinner and service on Friday, Dec. 11. Chanukah is an eight-day festival beginning at sundown on the 25th day of the Jewish month of Kislev, which corresponded to Dec. 6 this year. Chanukah celebrates the successful revolt of the Maccabees against the Greek King Antiochus who destroyed the Second Temple in Jerusalem and outlawed Judaism in 165 B.C.E. The Temple was restored and rededicated. Searching for olive oil to re-light the candelabrum, a flask was found with only enough oil to burn for one day. A miracle occurred when the oil lasted for eight days. A festival was declared to commemorate this miracle. One tradition associated with this holiday is eating fried foods. Latkes, which are potato pancakes, were served, along with sour cream and applesauce. Members brought their menorahs, also called hanukiah, and placed it on one of two tables set up at the front of the sanctuary. Hanukiah are nine-branched menorahs. One candle called the shamash is used to light the other candles, starting with one on
the first night of Chanukah and progressing to eight candles on the final night. Some menorahs that members brought were traditional in design. Others were more modern and featured Disney characters, motor vehicles, or sports themes. One element all hanukiah have in common is that the holder for the shamash is higher than the other candles. At the service the lights in the sanctuary were turned off as Rabbi Bruce Benson called the members to come up and light their menorahs. It was truly a magical moment. Temple Beth El Israel, located at 551 SW Bethany Dr., Port St. Lucie (772) 336-2424 has been proudly serving the Jewish community since 1948. Temple Beth El Israel provides spiritual, social, educational and community services to the Treasure Coast. The Temple’s mission is to promote the enduring and fundamental principles of Judaism to ensure the continuity of the Jewish people; to enable its adherents to develop a relationship with God through communal worship, study and assembly; and to apply the principles of Reform Judaism to the values and conduct of the individual, family and the society in which we live. For more information visit www. templebethelisrael.org. “Like” us on Facebook for updates about events, programs, services and community involvement.
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COPAS from page A6 ects throughout the country. He said other states are as eager and committed to drawing down the federal dollars as Florida, so competition is fierce. “We’re not going to rest on the holidays,” Murray said. The VA’s announcement came the same week Port St. Lucie and the Vaccine & Gene Therapy Institute of Florida headed to a hearing to present a judge with an agreement in ongoing legal wrangling over the biotech firm’s closure. The city was VGTI’s largest creditor. Port St. Lucie borrowed almost $65 million to build VGTI’s Tradition facilities. Additionally the city famously lost about $60 million in economic-development hopes when Digital Domain shuttered Tradition Studies in 2012. The city sold the building to Christ Fellowship for $13 million earlier this year. But during a dark time of failed or failing economic-development projects in Tradition, the state started looking for a place to build its seventh veterans nursing home in early 2013. St. Lucie County was one of eight proposed locations a site-selection committee visited during the summer of 2014. The Tradition
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Land Company donated about 28 acres to St. Lucie County to bolster its bid to get the next home. Tradition was picked for the state’s next, and seventh, veterans nursing home after a contentious selection process. Other counties challenged the site-selection committee’s decision. The state veterans department, nevertheless, recommended Tradition to the Florida Cabinet, which approved the location. There’s a reason for the competitions surrounding state veterans nursing homes. Murray said when running the Copas Home will employ about 190 and add about $7 million a year in wages to Port St. Lucie, along with another $5 million in locally-purchased products and services. It’ll have private rooms for 120 to 128 veterans. Murray said all the state homes stay at capacity. Wayne Teegardin, St. Lucie County’s veterans services manager, said the home will generate additional economic activity to St. Lucie West and Tradition. “I think the community realizes there’s going to be an economic impact, a positive economic impact,” he said. “It should be a draw for people coming in to visit their veterans. There’s going to be impacts spread around for goods and services.”
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The St. Lucie Board of County Commissioners, the non-profit Solar and Energy Loan Fund (SELF), and Inland Green Capital LLC, are pleased to announce the first Commercial Property-Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) project in St. Lucie County at Castle Antiques and Collectibles. Castle Antiques is the first PACE project in the City of Fort Pierce and the first commercial landowner to take advantage of the new energy and sustainability financing program. Castle Antiques is the third PACE project overall in the County, with the first two projects being for solar water heaters at the Adams Ranch in western St. Lucie County. PACE is a land-secured assessment that property owners can voluntarily undertake in order to secure 100 percent upfront financing for assorted property improvements, including: (1) energy efficiency (e.g., HVAC, LED lights), (2) renewable energy (e.g., solar water heaters and solar PV), (3) storm resilience (e.g., roofs, doors, windows, hurricane shutters), and (4) water conservation projects. PACE is available to all non-residential private and non-profit landowners in St. Lucie County, who have paid their taxes on time over the last 3 years and have equity in the
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County has removed the Interim and named William Armstead Executive Director. He will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the local nonprofit organization. The Selection Committee completed a nationwide search and reviewed over 50 resumes. They narrowed the list down to the top eight candidates before selecting the three finalists. After the review process was completed, the Selection Committee determined that Interim Executive Director Will Armstead was the best candidate to further our mission and continue our work serving the youth of St. Lucie County, especially those that need us most. Armstead served as a Board Member and President with the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County, before accepting the role of Interim Executive Director. He has served in that role for the past four months. “We are extremely pleased with Will’s leadership,” stated Nate Spera, Board President. “He has done a great job working with staff, community leaders and meeting people in our community.” Armstead has over 15 years of extensive executive experience with large cross functional operations in multiple states with the second largest contract services management company in the country. He also served as a senior logistics noncommissioned officer in the Army National Guard. He is passionate about working for a mission that empowers youth, his family, community, and working with others. “I am honored and humbled,” said Armstead when notified by
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er. She’s played with some really amazing girls.” Lindsey’s soccer stardom, however, almost stopped before it even started. During middle school, as Lindsey’s parents were encouraging her to try out for a competitive team in Boca, Lindsey had other plans. “For starters, she didn’t even want to try out,” her mom said. “She didn’t make the cut the first year and she kind of regressed a little.” But her competitive coach convinced her to try out the following year and Lindsey agreed under the caveat that if she wasn’t selected this time there’d be no more pressure. Out of 200 girls, 30 made the cut. One was Lindsey. Looking back, Lindsey sees how the hard work has worked in her favor. “It definitely has paid off. It’s a lot of dedication and I really don’t do anything but play soccer. I’m not going to regret it.” Stetson is offering her a 90 percent ride and she’s been on their radar since her sophomore year. In February 2016, she inks the deal. In August, she moves away to college. “When they started talking to me, it’s like ‘all my work is getting me somewhere’. It felt really good,” she said.
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TREASURE COAST — The Sunrise Theatre has continued to add to its lineup for the 2015-2016 season with two legends and two tribute groups. Graham Nash is a double inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He was honored for his work with Crosby, Stills and Nash and his work with the Hollies. Nash will present a show, “This Path Tonight,” that will feature hit songs and introduce new ones from his soon-to-be-released studio album. Nash is one of the great singer/ songwriters from the 1970s with Crosby, Stills and Nash and later with the original three and Neil Young. He wrote songs such as “Marrakesh Express,” “Just a Song Before I Go,” “Wasted on the Way, “Our House,” and the wonderful “Teach Your Children.” Nash will perform Jan. 30 at 8 p.m. Just in time for Valentine’s Day comes Miss Gladys Knight. The Feb. 13 concert will feature the seven-time Grammy winner,
who has recorded more than 40 albums and topped the charts in Pop, Gospel, R & B and Contemporary. She is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and has a star of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She will sing the hits: “Midnight Train to Georgia, “Help Me Make it Through the Night,” “License to Kill,” “The Way We Were,” and “Baby Don’t Change Your Mind.” In addition, she will perform tracks from her latest album, “Where My Heart Belongs.” Feb. 27 brings The Australian Bee Gees Show: A tribute to the Bee Gees. This group has performed for 19 years all over the world. The show is a multi-media concert with state-of-the–art sound, lighting and giant screens with video clips and graphics. The show is presented from a contemporary perspective and is a tribute to the great music of the brothers Gibb. “Natural Wonder: The Ultimate Stevie Wonder Tribute,” comes to the Sunrise March 3. Flanked by a full band, Gabriel Bello showcases the music and showmanship that has made Stevie Wonder a star for decades. There will
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Photo courtesy of Amy Grantham Legendary singer/songwriter Graham Nash, a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, performs at the Sunrise Theatre Jan. 30.
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rived at a well done tasty yet still tender rib roast. When desired temperature is reached, remove from oven, and place the roast on a serving platter. Cover with foil and let stand at least 30 minutes before carving. It will continue to cook as it redistributes the juices internally. Step 6. The roasting pan should contain a reasonable amount of very tasty and well-seasoned drippings. This is loaded with flavor so now place the roasting pan on top of the stove over medium-high heat and bring to a fast simmer. Scrape the tasty bits from the bottom while deglazing with half a cup of white wine. Those little tasty brown bits are called fond. This is what the French named it and it is short for foundation. A foundation of flavors necessary for building flavors into your sauce. In some cases you may wish to remove some but not all of the fat. Now strain the sauce into a small pan and if you wish…you can add a touch of cooking sherry and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer on low. You do not need much sauce but if you need more, add a little chicken stock or beef stock. You now will realize that you not only have cooked a wonderful roast, but produced an excellent sauce as a bi-product of the process. Slices should be at least half inch to three quarters of an inch thick. Spoon just a small teaspoon of drippings over each cut. Chef’s tip: Actually it is rather simple. Seasoning, cooking temperature and timing. By working backwards from your planned time of service, you have removed all the guess work and math out of trying to figure out how low long to cook at what temperature based on the size of the roast. Only use whole cloves of garlic during the first step in roasting at high temperature. Optional-Try adding two pads of butter to sauce after removing from the heat. Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year from Chef Peter.
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CALENDAR from page B9 More at www.WorkshopSanta.com. Make reservations by calling (772) 871-7882. Square Dancing every Saturday at 6 p.m. at Walton Road Community Center, 11090 Ridge Ave., Port St. Lucie. For more, call Michael Doughty at (772) 631-2184.
HOLIDAY SPECIALS FOR YOU!!
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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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.
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Habitats and Ecotones at the Steven J. Fousek Natural Area, 8551 Carlton Road, Port St. Lucie. Celebrates Florida’s biodiversity by hiking a beautiful location and learning about how different habitats support different forms of animal and plant life. Encounter ecotones and discover the habitats located on this preserve such as Hardwood Hammock, Depression Marsh and Basin Swamp. 8 to 10 a.m. For more, call (772) 5773562. 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. .
DISTINGUISHED EDUCATION
MONDAY, DEC. 21
Line Dancing at the Walton Community Center, 7 to 9 p.m. Walton Community Center, 11090 Ridge Avenue, Port St. Lucie. For more, call Lisa Grose at (772) 3701732.
TUESDAY, DEC. 22
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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.
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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. Christmas Open House Treasure
WWW.YOURVOICEWEEKLY.COM Coast Model Railroad Club, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 273 S.W. Becker Road, Port St. Lucie. See a large train layout. For more, visit www. tcmrr.org, or call (772) 621-9636. Santas Workshop Experience at Westpark Industrial Center, St. Lucie West, 575 N.W. Mercantile Place Suite 102. Noon to 8 p.m. $10. Free for those 2 and younger. More at www.WorkshopSanta.com. Make reservations by calling (772) 871-7882. Gardening advice at Morningside Library at 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 1 to 3 p.m. Take questions and samples of problems. Assistance will be provided by Master Gardeners from St. Lucie County Extension Services. For more, call (772) 3375654 or (772) 462-1510. “Shaun the Sheep Movie” at Morningside Library, starting at 2 p.m. For those 5 to 10. The library is at 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more, call (772) 337-5632.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 23 Santas Workshop Experience at Westpark Industrial Center, St. Lucie West, 575 N.W. Mercantile Place Suite 102. Noon to 8 p.m. $10. Free for those 2 and younger. More at www. WorkshopSanta. com. Make reservations by calling (772) 871-7882.
THURSDAY, DEC. 24 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. Rinelli’s Yellow Tail Restaurant Karaoke 7 p.m.-close. 101 N. Second St., Fort Pierce. For more
See CALENDAR page B11
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CALENDAR from page B10 information, call (772) 466-5474. Christmas Eve candlelight services at Sunlight Community Church. 5 and 7 p.m. The church is at 477 S.W. Cashmere Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more, call (772) 879-6326. Christmas Eve service at All Villages Presbyterian Church, contemporary, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. There’ll be a traditional service at 7:30 p.m. 1550 S.W. Heatherwood Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more, call (772) 873-9280. Christmas Eve candlelight service hosted by Living Faith
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Church at Tradition Town Hall, 10799 Civic Lane. For more, call (772) 252-5200. Christmas Eve candlelight services at Grace Lutheran Church. The first is 6 to 7 p.m., followed by a communion service at 8 and 9 p.m. The church is at 566 S.W. Cashmere Blvd., St. Lucie West.
FRIDAY, DEC. 25 Your Voice News & Views wishes you a Merry Christmas. Christmas Day communion service at Grace Lutheran Church, 10 to 11 a.m. The church is at 566 S.W. Cashmere Blvd., St. Lucie West.
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Security Classes “D” & “G” Classes Every Month $300.00 both classes or D - $150 G - $175
Gun Rentals NO PERMIT REQUIRED Non-Florida residents permitted to rent handguns HR 218 Qualification (Retired Officers) every “First” Tuesday of the month at 5pm. Please Call. Instructor Qualification for the HR 218 Range Time and Target are FREE with ammo purchase from the Range. (Tips for the Instructor are appreciated)
Students taking the “G” course are not charged any Range Fees during the days that the course is held if an ammo purchase is made from the Shooting Center. If students need a gun, the rental fee is a one-time $20 fee to use any time during the period of the course. If qualifying with a 9mm, St Lucie Shooting Center offers the students a $50 tax included special on ammo and targets which includes: (3) 50 round boxes of 9mm and six targets.
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Concealed Carry Safety Class $55.00 (Every Saturday, Sunday & Wednesday at 10:00am and also 6pm on Wednesday nights – approx. 3 hrs.) INCLUDES: Instruction and Safety Certificate/Range Time/Firearm/Ammo/Target Group discount rates and classes available (7) days a week
Individual, $299. Unlimited shooting, 25% off targets, 10% off ammo, 4 Free Guest Passes, 1 Free Transfer per year and 10% off all accessories. Retired Law Enforcement/Veterans, 10% off membership, ID required.
Concealed Carry Safety Class students receive discounts on the Florida Firearms Law, Use and Ownership books, Reg. $34.95 ($30) and 10% Off Nano 300 “Gunvault” lock boxes even if on sale. The “Gunvault” box is approved by the TSA for air travel and is a must for anyone traveling interstate through a state without reciprocity!
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A new play written and prepared by Brenda Cooper, of St. Lucie County is based on the work of Zora Neale Hurston. The show will be Saturday, Jan. 2 at 7 p.m. at The Sunrise Theatre in Fort Pierce. The mosaic is the work of Fort Pierce graphic artist Anita Prentice.
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — When the New Year begins in 2016, it will bring two events together
in January related to the noted Harlem Renaissance author, anthropologist and folklorist Zora Neale Hurston — her 125th
See ZORA page B16
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YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • DECEMBER 18, 2015• B15 Cypress by Jackie Brice. Brice, of Jupiter, paints landscapes in oil. Her work is showcased at the Holiday Art Extravaganza.
Tradition UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP
This weeks live music! 6pm-10pm
Friday - Ryan owens band Saturday - harold seay MON-THURS 3PM-6PM HAPPY HOUR 2 FOR 1 DOMESTIC DRAFTS
Tues. Night Trivia by Touch of a Rose
Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The shopping spectacular is all part of the Holiday Art Extravaganza, Nov. 20 – Jan. 8, 2016: Landscapes in oil by Florida Artist Hall of Fame painter, Jackie Brice of Jupiter, Florida Faince pottery by Martin Cushman, handcrafted sterling silver jewelry as wearable art by Suzanne Ritter of Port St. Lucie, guilt free desserts in oil by Georgina Love of Ft. Pierce, beaded mosaic pendants and small sculptures by Jennifer Shibona of Ft. Pierce, naturalistic wildlife scenes by Jack Coneby of Palm Harbor, turned treasures in local and exotic woods by The Treasure Coast Wood Turners, vibrant photographs of Florida’s vistas by Paul Marcellini of Miami, fused glass by Andrea Mellon, handcrafted silk hand bags by Linda Berryman and so much
more. Prices start at about $25 for a one of a kind gift. Holiday shopping and gift buying do not have to be exhausting experience. Have a little fun this holiday season by shopping at the Backus Museum. Our selection of gift items and original art are one of a kind. Channel the Santa within; come to the A.E. Backus Museum for everyone on your holiday list. Holiday Art Showcase Nov. 20 – Jan. 8, 2016 Sponsored by Jacquin & Sons, Construction The A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery is located at 500 N. Indian River Drive in historic downtown Fort Pierce. For more information call 772-465-0630, email info@ BackusMuseum.com. Visit our website, www.BackusMuseum. com for even more information and please like us on our Facebook Page – A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery.
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PSL Botanical Gardens 2410 Westmoreland Blvd., PSL 6:30 - 9:30 PM • $5 Cover, Members $4
Jazz Market
EVERY OTHER WED. DEC. 30 JAN. 13, 27
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The Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society is dedicated to its mission of keeping two great American music art forms alive in our communities and schools through jam sessions, concerts, festivals, master classes and scholarship awards.
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We Need Your Support! The Education Foundation needs your support to advance public education in St Lucie County. We provide grants to teachers, schools and the district to fund creative programs that help graduation rates, literacy, low performing students, teacher quality and STEM (Science Technology, Engineering Math). We also award Scholarships to students to advance their post graduate academic endeavors.
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To make a pledge today visit: www.efslc.org or call Thom Jones, Executive Director for more information at 772 429-5507
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For a limited time as we celebrate our 25th year anniversary we are giving away to our members who pledge at least $25 per month or $300 or more per year a high quality velour beach towel embroidered with our red apple logo.
Birthday and a new play on Hurston’s life, friends and folklore. “I’ve LIVED” will introduce guests at The Sunrise Theatre with new stories, a review of her written work and her love of Fort Pierce. Hurston arrived in Fort Pierce in 1957, following a request from publisher C.E. Bolen to work for his black newspaper, The Chronicle. Hurston’s family knew Bolen from their days at Eatonville, an incorporated black community, northeast of Orlando. When Zora lost her job at the Patrick Air Force Base in Satellite Beach, Bolen invited her to Fort Pierce. She was writing articles about the local community and even her voodoo experiences in Haiti. Zora also received a request from Lincoln Park Academy to work as a 9th grade English teacher at the then-all black Lincoln Park Academy. She read many of her own books and other publications in the classroom and her students many years later realized who she was when they read her books in other venues. “Their Eyes Were Watching God” was one of her most well-known works, which was written in Haiti in seven
WWW.YOURVOICEWEEKLY.COM weeks and includes the history of the 1928 Florida Hurricane as its backdrop. Zora died in January 1960, following two strokes during her years in Fort Pierce. She resided in a private home owned by Dr. Clem Benton, who also knew her family in Eatonville. She was moved to the St. Lucie County Welfare Home following her first stroke. She died a year later in that facility, which today is the Agape Senior Center on No. 9th Street and is an exhibit as part of the Zora Neale Hurston Dust Tracks Heritage Trail in Fort Pierce. Cooper has developed the facility into an exhibit on Zora’s life. Written by local playwright Brenda Cooper, the story of Hurston’s life comes alive as Cooper and a cast of local actors present Zora in this drama production, scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 2 at 7 p.m. at The Sunrise. Tickets are $25 per person and are available at the downtown Box Office on South Second Street or by phone at (772) 4614775 or boxoffice@sunrisetheatre.com. Tickets are also available by contacting Brenda Cooper directly at 332-1220.
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A Dyer Difference Award for the holidays FOR YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS
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Photo courtesy of St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office Dyer Chevrolet owners Will and Tatiana Dyer presented a plaque and check for $3,000 to the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office who coordinate the Christmas Family Program. Pictured here is St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Deputy Glenn Hoffman; Sheriff Ken J. Mascara; Shelia Randazzo of the Sheriff’s Office; Tatiana and Will Dyer, owners of Dyer Chevrolet; Margarita Morrison of the Sheriff’s Office; and Sheriff’s Major Jerry Rothman.
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — For more than 20 years, the St. Lucie County’s Sheriff’s Office has served local children and families in St. Lucie County through a special Christmas Families Program, which provides gifts and holiday dinner. Children are selected through their local school based upon need, and volunteers from the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office, including many deputies, administrators, and support staff, eagerly take on the role of elves, purchasing toys and gifts and providing gift cards for all the trappings of a holiday family dinner. This year, the task of collecting donations to serve the more than 500 families assisted through this program might be a little easier because the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office has been named the December recipient of the Dyer Difference Award for St. Lucie County. Dyer Chevrolet owners Will and Tatiana Dyer presented a plaque and check for $3,000 to Sheriff Ken Mascara and members of the
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