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Pro-choice, pro-life activists face off at St. Lucie West event National Organization for Women event met by protestors

By Nicole Rodriguez Staff writer ST. LUCIE WEST — As the Treasure Coast Chapter of the National Organization for Women commenced last week at Good Times in St. Lucie West to commemorate the 40th anniversary of a controversial court case that preserved the right to choose, members were met by equal opposition from pro-life protestors who gathered outside.

During its first official event, the newly formed chapter marked the 1973 Roe v. Wade case in which the Supreme Court recognized that the right to privacy “is broad enough to encompass a woman’s

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3 Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer Mindi Fetterman of Tradition introduces Meredith Okman, vice president of the Florida NOW chapter during the opening of the Treasure Coast Chapter of NOW Thursday, Jan. 24 at Good Times West in St. Lucie West.

Centennial High Citizens step School earns into boots of ‘A’ rating local heroes

Teacher of the Year finalist TCHS teacher and veteran in the top 3

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ST. LUCIE WEST — Amid recent headlines of a school district enthralled in an internal battle of where to cut the budget, a beacon of hope shines bright from the classrooms in St. Lucie West Centennial High School, where students have been celebrating their recent jump from a “B” rated school to an “A” rated one.

Twelfth-grade student Anita Geslin, 17, doled out shirts last week that read “‘A’wesome High School.” Faculty and staff members proudly

ST. LUCIE WEST — Cascades resident John Pescino said there are a number of good lessons to be learned from the St. Lucie Fire District’s Citizen Fire Academy, starting Feb. 5.

Pescino, 75, took the free, six-day course last year with a few neighbors. He said the safety measures he was taught were not extinguished from his mind.

“Overall, it was fantastic,” Pescino said. “We don’t realize how fortunate we are to have such an

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tRUSt yOUR hEARING tO ONLy Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer Michael Waninger was one of several to congratulate Lt. Col. Joseph Cavallaro of Treasure Coast High School as one of the top three teachers chosen to represent St. Lucie County as Teacher of the Year during a tour of schools Thursday, Jan. 24.

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By Nicole Rodriguez Staff writer TRADITION — Michael Waninger, president of the St. Lucie County Education Foundation, has always had big dreams.

As a student at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, he majored in business administration and economics and earned varsity letters in basketball and golf. In his senior year, he was recruited by the Ford Motor Company.

“It was my first interview, halfway through my senior year,” Waninger said. “I put on my one and only suit. I called my mom and said I thought I got a job with Ford.”

He had, indeed. He spent 15 years at Ford while earning an MBA at the University of Michigan. He was the youngest executive at Ford at his level and other companies came calling.

Waninger spent the next five years as vice president at the Outboard Marine Corp.

“I was 37,” he said. “The (members of) the Board of Directors were in their 60s, with Frank Borman and Bill Marriott. I was ‘the kid.’”

By 1990, Waninger was senior vice presdient the Yamaha Motor Corporation Worldwide and president of Yamaha North America, the highest ranking American in the company. He stayed at Yamaha until 1996 and then took a position in Minneapolis, as executive vice president of Horton, Inc., a leading domestic and international manufacturer of clutches and cooling systems for industrial products.

After 18 months at Horton, a phone call from his father changed his life.

“My father had had two heart attacks,” he said. “He said, ‘I need

you to come home to take care of Mom and me.’ He taught me a work ethic. I had a paper route, mowed the grass and worked on golf courses. That’s how I learned to play.

“He was big on education and integrity. He said they were two things that couldn’t be taken away. I was shocked that he asked for something. I resigned that afternoon.”

Waninger returned to Peoria, Ill., his hometown.

“It was bittersweet,” he said.

“My dad got to know me as an adult. We’d go to breakfast together. Within a year, he passed on.”

His dad has asked him to take care of his mother and Waninger wanted to fulfill that pledge. They moved to Florida, where Waning served as director of sales and marketing for PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens. He was living in Jupiter and couldn’t travel because his mother had Alzheimer’s. He moved her back to Illinois, near family, keeping his promise to his dad.

“I came up to this area and fell in love with Port St. Lucie,” he said. “It was similar to the environment I grew up in. I saw Tradition and really liked it.”

Waninger began a new phase in his life, serving as chief operating officer of the Workforce Development Board of the Treasure Coast, president of the St. Lucie County Board of Governors for the Hibiscus Foundation, and president of the St. Lucie County Education Foundation. He is in his second term there. The goal of the Foundation is to foster private sector investment and community involvement in the public schools.

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EDUCATION from page 3 “I enjoy it,” he said. “We’ve created more scholarships and grants. It’s rewarding because it goes with the values of mentoring and giving back. I believe in mentorship, internship and scholarship. The community has a responsibility for the educational process and to see that it is improved each year. Executives want the school systems to be at the best level. The community is the beneficiary if we do a good job.”

Waninger is not only interested in raising money from afar. He talks to school children, telling them to dream big.

“I create hope where, in many cases, there isn’t any,” he said. “I tell them I’ve been in 45 countries and every state, that I’ve met the presidents of 18 countries and every U.S. president since Nixon.

I’ve met three popes.”

He also met a young golfer, not yet famous, named Tiger Woods.

“When I was with Yamaha, the headquarters were in Cypress, California, where he grew up,” Waninger said. “I spent most of the day in meetings. At lunch, I’d grab a sandwich and go hit golf balls as a stress reliever. Tiger Woods and his father were hitting balls there.”

Waninger said he could see the talent but had no idea that the young golfer would become

a great athlete. He has always preferred to deal in facts and evidence, not guesswork.

“The best decisions come from facts and perspective,” he said.

“In executive meetings, I don’t look at age, gender, race or religion. That’s the wrapper. I look at the substance. No one person has all the perspectives. Hire good people, give them tools and get out of their way. The person closest to the problem is closest to the solution.”

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YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • FEBRUARY 1, 2013 • 5 A Komodo Dragon is one of the several reptiles on display at the Oxbow EcoCenter on St. James Boulevard in Port St. Lucie. The faciltiy will host several exhibits and presentations on endangered species in February.

Oxbow Eco-Center Dedicates February to saving the endangered For Your Voice News & Views The Oxbow Eco-Center wants to save the endangered this February with activities and events focused on the cause. Stop in for some free fun activities. Center hours are Tuesday through Friday from noon - 5 p.m. or Saturday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. The trails are open daily from dawn until dusk.

Programs planned for the month of February include: • The Oxbow kicks off the month with a Conservation Poster Contest. Throughout February, children are asked to create a “Save the Endangered” poster where they can draw a species of their choice and write how people can save this endangered plant or animal. Posters will be displayed throughout the month and there will be prizes at the end of the month for the most original poster. This contest is designed for ages 5-8. Please stop by the center for details.

• Enjoy a guided hike through the wilds of the Oxbow and be enriched with the biodiversity this preserve has to offer every Saturday (Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23). No reservations are required for this free event - just show up at 9 a.m. ready to hike.

• Relax the mind and body with Tai Chi for Health classes on Fridays (Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22) at 10:30 a.m. and Saturdays (Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23) at 3:30 p.m. Tai Chi instructors Hilde and Hector Ruiz-Puyana will lead the classes, designed for everyone, including those who suffer from arthritis, diabetes, osteoporosis and balance issues. Appropriate for ages 16 and older, the cost is $10 per class or $35 for four classes.

Reservations are required: (772) 785-5833 or oxbow@stlucieco.org.

• Learn about the “Imperiled Florida Grasshopper Sparrow” at the Oxbow’s Brown Bag Lecture on Saturday, Feb. 2 at noon.

Considered by some scientists as the most critically endangered animal in North America, the Florida Grasshopper Sparrow might become extinct within the next 3 -10 years. Biologist Paul Miller from the Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park will be discussing the natural history, conservation, threats and the future of this imperiled avian species at the Oxbow’s free lunchtime lecture. No reservations required.

• Home School Day takes flight on the subject of birds on Thursday, Feb. 7 from 10 – noon for grades K-4, and from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. for grades 5-12. Our feather friends have some very unique adaptations and behaviors. Students will immerse themselves in the world of birds from their amazing anatomy, their ecological niches, and their strategies for survival. Students will also learn how to use binoculars to spot birds and look for their distinguishing field marks. Admission is $3 per student. Reservations are required: (772) 7855833 or oxbow@stlucieco.org.

• The Oxbow’s Nature for Families encounters “Florida’s Endangered Species” on Saturday, Feb. 9 starting at 10:30 a.m. In Florida there are only about 100 panthers left in the wild, the Gopher Frog who calls gopher tortoise borrows home is vanishing, and our bromeliads cannot deal with the alien invasions. Participants will be discovering the hardships of many of Florida endangered species and what they can do to help save these plants and animals. Appropriate for ages

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here’s not much question who’s in charge in the town of Tradition — it’s the developer —PSL Acquisitions 1, LLC, as is normally the case until a development is built out and turned over to the residents.

Tradition consists of roughly 8,300 acres with about 2,400 completed residences. It is anticipated that it may not be completely built out for another 30 years, with the potential for 18,500 residences.

The developer appoints the Board members of the Tradition Community Association — the Master Association — as well as the Tradition Design Review Committee, the Tradition Commercial Association, and the various Community Development Districts.

As part of the city of Port St. Lucie, Tradition gets most of its municipal services from the city.

This includes drinking water, wastewater collection and treatment, garbage and recycling collection, and police services.

St. Lucie County provides fire protection.

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Gregg Ney Boards of Directors consist of three appointed members. They meet only as needed, and meetings are open to the residents of Tradition. The four-member DRC Board meets on the first and third Thursdays, if needed, and meetings are also open to residents.

There are eight neighborhood associations under the master, each with its own covenants, Board of Directors, and property management company. Within their borders, the neighborhood associations are responsible for maintenance of landscape and infrastructure, for enforcing the covenants, and for collecting assessments to finance the neighborhood.

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There are a total of 10 Community Development Districts within Tradition, but District No. 1 is the governing agency and does most of the heavy lifting. The others are mainly bonding organizations, holding money to ensure that the infrastructure requirements are met by neighborhood developers.

Each district has its own Board of Supervisors, appointed per the requirements outlined in Florida Statute 190.

Although most of the roads still belong to the developer, maintenance is generally the responsibility of the district.

The entire stormwater management system is maintained by the district. The district is also responsible for much of the maintenance of the infrastructure outside the neighborhoods —streetlights, landscaping, fences, and so on, with the Master Association handling some of the maintenance responsibilities as well.

According to Angela Shepherd, an associate at Fishkind & Associates, her firm provides property management services and handles day-to-day operations for all 10 districts, the Master Association, the Com3-6. Join Missy Kitty for a “novel” adventure as she reads an environmentally-themed story. Each month the story changes, but the fun and adventure never stops.

• Join the Butterfly Club and nurture the Oxbow’s butterfly garden on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 1 p.m. The St. Lucie West Garden Club members mentor students in the garden at monthly club meetings. The annual membership fee is $10. Appropriate for ages 5 and older.

• Lend your child’s voice to the “Threatened Species Sing-a-Long” at the Oxbow’s Treehouse Time on Friday, Feb. 15, starting at 9:30 a.m. Youngsters and parents will sing songs and act like their favorite threatened species such as the manatee. This is a free program appropriate for ages 3- 5 with an adult. No reservations required.

• Learn to protect the “Endangered Zentangles” at the Oxbow’s Art Classes on Saturday, Feb. 16 with two sessions at 10 a.m. (ages 16 and older) and 1:30 p.m. (ages 8-15). The Treasure Coast Art Association teams up with Oxbow to present this stunning art class. This program explores the art of Zentangling, which is a form of drawing often described

mercial Association, and the Design Review Committee.

Irrigation services are provided by Tradition Irrigation Company up to the point of service at the periphery of the individual neighborhoods, at which point they become a neighborhood responsibility. Water for irrigation is provided by surface water and is extracted from the ponds and lakes with the community.

The Commercial Association currently consists of 30 members, including The Landings, Tradition Village Center, Tradition Medical Center, Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies, and Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute.

Gregg Ney has been a full-time resident of St. Lucie West since 2004. He has served on the Board of Supervisors of the St. Lucie West Services District, and has been president of the Boards of Directors of both Country Club Estates and Fairway Isles since 2007. With a Ph.D. from Northwestern University, he lived in Evanston, Ill. for more than 40 years until his retirement from management in the information technology field. as “doodling with patterns.”

Use nature’s own designs to get inspired. The cost of the class is $20 and includes all supplies.

Class size is limited. Reservations are required: (772) 785-5833 or oxbow@stlucieco.org.

• Hop on over to the Oxbow to learn about the Gopher Frog - a slimy frog lives in a sandy burrow – as part of Oxbow and the Natives on Thursday, Feb. 21 at 3:45 p.m. Gopher frogs are a very rare sight, but if you listen closely at night you can hear their “snoring” song. Following the presentation watch as the Oxbow animal ambassadors enjoy their favorite foods. This is a free program for ages 5 and older. No reservations required.

Situated on a 225-acre preserve on the North Fork of the St. Lucie River, the Oxbow offers a rare glimpse of “the real Florida” with nature trails, boardwalks, observation towers and an interactive environmental learning center.

The Oxbow Eco-Center is located at 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie (across from the Publix Shopping Center).

For more information call the staff at (772) 785-5833 or visit www.oxboweco.com.

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Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer Denise Rodriguez, principal of Treasure Coast High School, congratulates Lt. Col. Joseph Cavallaro, who heads the school’s Air Force JROTC unit upon being named one of the top three teachers in the district. Ceremonies to choose the St. Lucie County Teacher of the Year will take place during the annual Night of the Stars celebration Saturday, Feb. 23 at Lincoln Park Academy.

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PORT ST. LUCIE — Treasure Coast High School’s Lt. Col. Joseph Cavallaro, who heads the school’s Air Force JROTC unit, received a different kind of congratulations from his class after being named one of the three finalists for the district’s Teacher of the Year award.

“Hooah!” his class of cadets chanted to a room full of St. Lucie County School Board members, which included retiring Superintendent Michael Lannon, who praised Cavallaro for his stellar five years of work to build the JROTC program to a Distinguished Unit with Merit honor.

“You’re modeling what great teaching and leadership is all about. We’re really proud of you,” Lannon said. “How well you’ve been able to compete with other units in the region is a reflection on instruction and a reflection on passion and caring on the development of young people.”

Principal Denise Rodriguez said the school is blessed to have Cavallaro on campus.

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Pro-life protestor and Palm City resident Ed Daccarett gathered, sign in hand, with more than two dozen others.

“There’s no halo over my head.

No one here claims to be a saint,” said Daccarett, who said there are other options than abortion.

“Women who have had an abortion will say that the psychological, the emotional and the physical scars are for life,” he said.

“There is help throughout the state of Florida. There are many agencies whether it be adoption, a maternity home, prenatal care and postnatal care. Most of it is free given by volunteers.”

St. Lucie West resident Peggy Steffel said she and her husband became emotional before the event.

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Wade and the 55 million babies that have died since, we cried,” Steffel said.

Inside, chapter president and Tradition resident Mindi Fetterman said the opposition only fuels her members to fight harder for reproductive and gay rights.

“One of the reasons that people who believe in our issues can’t get together is because they’ve been bullied by the people outside,” she said.

“We don’t have to be afraid anymore to go out in public and say, ‘I’m a feminist, I’m pro-choice, I believe in equality, I believe in letting young people be who they want to be in their schools, I believe men can love men, women can love women and women should have access to reproduc-

tive health care,” Fetterman said.

Port St. Lucie resident and representative from Emergency Medical Assistance Inc., Sonya Holbrook, said women and men must continue to assemble to ensure gender and pro-choice rights are preserved.

The West Palm Beach-based nonprofit, founded in 1975, helps an annual average of 300 women and girls have access to “high-quality abortion services.”

Holbrook said the service assists women with fetal anomalies, drug addiction and mental illness who have no place to turn.

“We have fought every step of the way to celebrate Roe’s 40th anniversary,” Holbrook said. “We struggle and fight every day to prevent further erosion to the right to choose. There are countless women and girls that experience a burden to simply access abortion services due to a lack of financial means.”

“As we revel in the passing of the fourth decade of Roe v. Wade, let’s consider what we can do on a personal level to ensure that this fundamental right is actually accessible to all women,” Holbrook said.

Cory Pfister, president of gay rights organization PRIDE of the Treasure Coast, said Roe v. Wade opened the door to the beginning of equal rights for heterosexuals, gays and lesbians alike.

“In 1960 contraception and homosexuality was illegal,” Pfister said. “By 1964, contraception was available to married couples and then opened up to unmarried couples.”

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This is truly a facilitator of education.”

During last week’s classroom surprise, Cavallaro joked he’s usually never at a loss for words, but his nomination was an exception – almost.

“I’m almost speechless,” Cavallaro said to a roar of laughter and applause. “I really, really am so honored and so proud to be standing here with all of you folks.”

The 32-year Air Force veteran’s tenure in the military included educating service members in such areas as instrument training and special procedures for pilots. Cavallaro also was a chief of Training and instruction pilot and training instructor for both pilots and non-pilots on state-of-the-art cockpit instrumentation for evaluation of advanced cockpit design.

Cavallaro said the sky has always been like a second home.

“I wanted to serve and I wanted to fly,” he said. “Flying has always been my passion.”

At Treasure Coast High School, where St. Lucie West and Tradition students are zoned, Cavallaro has worked closely with local organi-

zations to have his 130 Air Force cadets participate in parades, field trips, volunteer experiences and other events off-campus. He even started a “random act of kindness” initiative that honors students who exemplify school expectations.

After seeing combat in operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom and Just Cause in Panama, Cavallaro said teaching is the most challenging yet fulfilling career he’s ever been tasked with.

“This job is the most rewarding and also the toughest job I’ve ever had in my life. The responsibility is just awesome,” Cavallaro said. “It’s humbling and very grounding how we affect these young folks.”

“It’s amazing what effect you have and a lot of times you don’t realize it until later on,” the married father of two and grandfather of two said.

“They come back later and say, ‘It’s amazing what you did for me.’”

Out of approximately 2,500 teachers in the district, three finalists were picked by a committee of former Teacher of the Year award winners, principals and district administrators. Fort Pierce Central High School math instructor Harry B. Williams and Fairlawn Elementary teacher and technology specialist Loryn Black were selected alongside Cavallaro.

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“It’s nice to know we’re one of the schools actually making a difference and making a change,” Geslin said. “A lot of notes and a lot of hard work went into it.”

English teacher Lisa Dietderich said there’s really no accurate way to describe the amount of hard work and effort it took to raise the school’s grade.

“This is proof we knew what we were doing,” she said.

Senior Bailey Lake, 17, said the teachers are to credit for the advancement of the school.

“As our principal always says, ‘Teachers didn’t choose education to become millionaires, they

did it because they care,’” Lake said. “Sometimes we take our teachers for granted, but we do appreciate them.”

Positive parent feedback about the “A” rated school has been flooding in from parents, said Principal Kim Stephanic, who joined the school in the fall.

“Everybody wants their kids to do well,” Stephanic said.

Former Principal John Lynch spent four years at the school’s helm. His approach won the school the prestige.

“From day one the goal was to be an ‘A,’” said Lynch, who is now an assistant supervisor for federal programs at the district.

“We experienced learning gains in math, science and reading.

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Walker Brothers Circus Tradition, at the vacant lot west of the Old Welcome Center. Jan. 31-Feb. 3. Walker International Events, Inc. presents an all-new star studded line-up, beginning with the award winning master of ceremonies, Brian LaPalme. Also making their debut with Walker International Events. Show times: Thurs.-Fri. 5:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., Sat. 3 p.m. & 5:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. For more information, visit walkerbrotherscircus.com Infuse Cage Fighting at the Havert L. Fenn Center. 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. General admission tickets are $20 and up. VIP tables are $300. 2000 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce. For more information, call Crissy Elliott at (772) 462-1521 or visit riseofawarrior.com Community Green Market at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center.

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Master Naturalist Program accepting registration for Uplands Ecology course For Your Voice News & Views The University of Florida / IFAS St. Lucie County Extension, Wrensong Science & Environment Education, Habitat Specialists Inc., the Oxbow Eco-Center and the Savannas Preserve State Park are pleased to announce the upcoming Florida Master Naturalist Program Uplands Habitats Module. This Module is a 40-hour educational program designed to teach students about Florida’s natural systems.

Through classroom, field trip, and practical experience, this uplands habitats module provides instruction on the general ecology, habitats, vegetation types, wildlife, and conservation issues of upland areas in Florida. The program also addresses society’s role in natural areas, develops naturalist interpretation skills, and discusses environmental ethics. Upon completion of the course, participants receive a certification as a “Florida Master Naturalist,” complete with certifi-

CALENDAR from page 12 St. Lucie River Princess Eco-Historic Boat Tours 1:30 p.m.-3:10 p.m. Rivergate, 2200 S.E. Veterans Memorial Parkway, Port St. Lucie $14-$20. For reservations, call (772) 342-2450 or visit stlucierivercruise.com

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PSL Botanical Gardens Jazz & Blues Night Listen to the 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 $3 per person. 2410 S.E. Westmoreland Blvd., Port St. Lucie.

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• Our last class meets on a Thursday night Registration for this course is now open at http://stlucie.ifas. ufl.edu Cost: $225 Location: Savannas Preserve State Park, Savannas Education Center, 2541 Walton Road, Port St. Lucie.

For more information, call the St. Lucie County Extension at (772) 462-1660 for information.

St. Lucie West Garden Club Fashion Show Extravaganza luncheon and fashion show featuring fashion from Stein Mart in St. Lucie West at the PGA Country Club. Noon. Tickets are $35.

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Plants and gardening tools will be available for purchase. To purchase tickets, call (772) 871-0830.

Be My Valentine Special Needs Dance at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center. 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. Dance for special needs friends, their families and caregivers (15 and older). Tickets are $5 per person in advance and $6 at the door.

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Festival promises tour of Greece at a fraction of the price

By Nicole Rodriguez Staff writer FORT PIERCE — Beginning on March 1, Treasure Coast residents can experience the essence of the majestic Greek Islands without ever leaving their backyards.

For the 34th year, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church will host its annual Greek Festival, which runs for three days.

Event chairman Nick Fiorentinos, a native of Greece, said the festival promises authentic Greek cuisine, music and entertainment for a bargain price.

Admission for adults is $3 and children 8 and under are free. All proceeds benefit the church, said Fiorentinos, who added the event

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“You name it, we have it,” Fiorentinos said.

“We’ll have a variety of Greek wine and Greek beer,” he said.

“And of course we’ll have American beer and wine.”

Fiorentinos said one of the many Greek delicacies attendees can feast on is moussaka, a casserole made by layering eggplant with a spiced meat filling and topped with a creamy white sauce.

The 34th annual Greek Festival begins March 1-3.

Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-7p.m. at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. 2525 South 25th St., Fort Pierce. For more information or to become a vendor, call (772) 464-7194.

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The academy is for residents who want to learn more about their fire district and how they handle emergencies, officials said.

“This is a great opportunity to see the whole fire and emergency medical service process,” Fire Chief Ron Parrish said in a press release. “Previous students have enjoyed meeting our firefighters and learning more about their skills.”

Pescino said a favorite was meeting local heroes.

“Everyone I dealt with was very knowledgeable,” said Pescino, who added it was nice to know how tax dollars are spent.

Sessions cover home safety, fire prevention, tactical rescues and hazardous materials.

Demonstrations by firefighters include a mock air rescue and a firefighting truck presentation.

Participants will get a glimpse into the operations the Emergency Operations Center, the coordinating point for the management of local emergencies to catastrophic events in and around St. Lucie County. The Midway Road center is the lead organization in coordinating disaster response from the municipal to federal level.

Participants will also tour the 50-acre, eight-building Treasure Coast Public Safety Complex

Photo courtesy of St. Lucie County Fire District St. Lucie West resident John Pescino (far right) poses with fellow academy participants during last year’s Citizen Fire Academy hosted by the St. Lucie County Fire District. The academy is for residents who want to learn more about their fire district and how they handle emergencies, officials said. located on the main campus of Indian River State College. In partnership with the Department of Homeland Security, and other leading federal, state, and local agencies, the college held nuclear and radiation detection training at the complex for the 2009 Super Bowl and instructors for the advanced training served on the security team for the Presidential Inauguration in January 2009.

Fire district spokeswoman Catherine Chaney said the academy, now in its third year, even takes participants through a fog-filled room to simulate smoke.

“They get to see first-hand how hard it is to get around,” Chaney said.

Pescino said the smoke-filled room was a demonstration everyone should experience.

“If you get into smoke, lay as

low as you can and don’t panic,” Pescino said. “That’s the best way to get out of a room or burning building.”

The fire academy is a series of six sessions and is free, but registration is required. Sessions will meet weekly, starting at 5:30 p.m. Each session lasts roughly two hours.

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Rinelli’s Yellow Tail Restaurant Bike night every Thursday, weather permitting. 101 N. Second St., Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 466-5474.

La Zen Nightclub Ladies Night 10 p.m.- 2 a.m.

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

City Limits Sports Bar Karaoke 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

900 S.W. Gatlin Blvd., Port St. Lucie.

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60 Proof Live music every night. Open Mic Night on Thursday. 338 Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 344-3213.

Mickey Finns Ladies Night 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

269 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 873-5522.

Fridays Tin Fish Live music. 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

10511 S.W. Village Center Drive, Tradition. For more information, call (772) 345-1234.

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By Shelley Koppel Staff writer FORT PIERCE — The O’Jays are pop music royalty. They have been inducted into the Vocal Music Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They have had nine platinum albums and 10 number one hits. Their song, “For the Love of Money,” became the theme song for the Donald Trump television show, “The Apprentice.”

With hits such as “Love Train” and “Darlin’ Darlin’ Baby,” the O’Jays have a secure place in popular music history. Surely

they’re ready to retire?

They’re not. The O’Jays, with founders Eddie Levert and Walter Williams and relative newcomer Eric Nolan Grant, come to the Sunrise Theatre on Feb. 2. In addition, Levert is about to release his first solo album, “I Still Have It.” In a phone interview, he spoke recently about a career spanning more than half a century.

Levert and Williams were childhood friends in Cleveland. That bond has kept them together.

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Photo courtesy of the O’Jays The O’Jays, who are members of the Vocal Group Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, bring their ‘Love Train’ to the Sunrise Theatre on Feb. 2.

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OJAYS from page 19 “Loyalty has a lot to do with it,” Levert said. “It’s being able to respect each other’s talent and opinion. I don’t think Walter and I will ever stop singing or being in show business.”

The group credits their choreographer, the late Cholly Adkins, with much of their success.

“Cholly was our guru or our muse,” Levert said. “He was the guy behind-the-scenes that gave us the mood, the technique, the drive and the initiative. You need to be at the top of your game all the time and rehearse until it becomes second nature. He was that guy.”

Levert said that presentation was always important to groups like the O’Jays.

“Going back to Sam Cooke, Nat King Cole, the Flamingos, the Coasters and James Brown, dancing and the visual was very important in how you presented yourself in R & B. It was the dress and the swagger. The look was as important as the attitude. It was the mannerism of looking like you knew what you were doing, even though you were scared to death.”

Levert said the O’Jays have followed the same path as many other successful artists.

“Whether it’s Lady Gaga or Beyonce or Streisand and Sina-

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tra, there’s a will to excel and be as good in person as your records are,” he said. “Be a real performer. They will live those songs with you and those songs never die. You give 200 percent.

You’re giving of yourself every time.”

Levert had begun work on a solo album in 2006 and 2008, when he lost two of his sons in the space of 16 months.

“I’d actually started on the record well before Gerald’s and Sean’s passing,” he said.

“This was Gerald’s passion. He always wanted me to do a solo album. I started it while he was alive and it became a means for helping me heal. I’ve been keeping myself busy. I’ve got a full plate. I’m 70 years old.

That’s a tremendous achievement, to be healthy and vibrant and have a job.

“At 70, I’m running across the stage with suits and sequins, shaking my butt, and people are liking it. It’s unbelievable. Every night, I pull it off and I think, ‘I got away with it again.’”

month, weather permitting. 5 p.m.-9 p.m. 101 N. Second St., Fort Pierce.

For more information, call (772) 4665474.

Good Times (West) Live music 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m.

2096 N.W. Courtyard Circle, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 878-8844.

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) 3368201.

CharDognay Live music 7 p.m. 224 Orange Ave., Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 324-WINE. Neely’s Grog House Karaoke 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 802 S.W. Bayshore Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 2494195.

Mickey Finns Live music 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

269 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 873-5522.

An Evening with the O’Jays takes place at the Sunrise Theatre, 117 S. Second St., Fort Pierce, on Feb. 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $65/$55. Call the box office at (772) 461-4775 or order online at www.sunrisetheatre. com.

Rebar DJ 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m.

8283 S. Federal Highway, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 340-7777.

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