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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The Crosstown Parkway bridge project, a throughway that would cross the north fork of the St. Lucie River and connect I-95 to U.S. Highway 1, is one step closer to reality. After battling conservationists in court and awaiting permitting from different Florida agencies, the project, this past month, finally got the near final nod from the South Florida Water Management District. The SFWMD issued a notice to approve the Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) and Sovereignty Submerged Lands (SSL) Easement for the project. These two crucial permits allow construction to take place along protected wetland areas that border both sides of the river. According to a press release issued by the city of Port St. Lucie on Jan. 15, the project, first contemplated in the 1980s when fast-sprawling Port St. Lucie began to face traffic congestion, is a crucial part of improving the overall condition of the city. “The city’s two existing bridg-
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TREASURE COAST — Humorist Dave Barry and I have something in common. We both get to talk to interesting people, write about life and call it a job. Barry is the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer who wrote a humor column for the Miami Herald for more than 20 years. He is also the author of a number of best-selling books that usually skewer someone or something that takes itself too seriously. He has run several mock campaigns for president. Barry comes to the Emerson Center Feb. 27 as part of the Celebrated Speaker series. He spoke recently about writing and the general absurdity of life. Barry is a graduate of Haverford College, and in a piece sent some years ago to its Alumni Magazine, he talked about his career in newspapers. There he discussed “Basic Rules of Journalism.” I read it with interest, as I have some of my own rules, and asked him about what he had learned in his extensive career. “The first rule is that what journalists consider important is not necessarily important to readers,”
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ST. LUCIE WEST — Right now it’s talk and a hand-drawn initial plan by Bob Lawson, St. Lucie West Service District’s engineer. But a walking-and-sitting park in St. Lucie West is growing closer to reality. Maybe. The proposed park would be at the Lake Harvey Storm Water Project. “We could put up (educational) plaques, even a gazebo there,” Dennis Pickle, manager and utilities supervisor, said at the Board of Directors last regular workshop. Lawson’s plans envision a trail with two entrances encircling a wetland with trees, along with a bridge with a gazebo in its center. A relatively quiet place, albeit near the hustle of St. Lucie West Boulevard. “It would be about $900,000 to do Lake Harvey in this footprint,” Pickle told the board. When the St. Lucie West Service District got 12.5 acres of some of the most desirable commercial property in St. Lucie West in 2014, a passive-use park was on a lot of minds and lips. That idea
was taken off the stove for a couple years as the district handled other, more immediate, issues. But it’s back. The district bought the land from Martin Health System shortly after the city nixed a plan to put the Walmart Neighborhood Market on the northwest corner of the intersection of St. Lucie West and Cashmere boulevards. The Neighborhood Market headed across SLW Boulevard to Cashmere Corners, where Albertson’s used to be, and the district bought what’s become the Lake Harvey Storm Water Project land for about $4.4 million. The storm-water project, which will help keep things dryer along SLW Boulevard as far west as Bethany Drive, is pricey in itself. “That alone would be about $450,000,” Pickle said at the meeting. However, the park talk is back, because the district recently won the lottery. Sort of. More accurately, in fall Ross Reality Investments unexpectedly walked into the offices of the St. Lucie West Services District with a million-dollar offer. Literally, $1 million for 1.5 acres of the district’s land on SLW Boulevard near Country Club Drive.
A hand-drawn plan by Bob Lawson, engineer at the St. Lucie West Services District. This is the first representation that exists of the Lake Harvey Park idea so far. The idea for the park has existed since 2014. The district is getting an unexpected $1 million windfall from the sale of property on St. Lucie West Boulevard. The district’s board is looking for ways to use it. So far adding a passive-recreation park to the planed Lake Harvey storm-water project is taking top spot for it. After nodding to the sale, the board had to figure out what to do with the pennies from heaven. But, the board is in no hurry to get the district into the parks
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meeting. “Is the city going to partner with this?” he asked. Altwein added, “If the city or county gets involved, our costs are less.” Pickle said he’s had brief, preliminary conversations with people at City Hall about a park partnership, but the City Council will have to make the final decision. He said the initial reaction at the city is, “Build it and we may come.” That is, he said, the city may be interested in maintaining the park once the district builds it, rather than throwing in dollars for construction. However, he noted that regular monitoring and maintenance alone is an expensive proposition. The only city park in St. Lucie West is McChesney, at 1585 S.W. Cashmere Blvd. The 25-acre park has six soccer fields and a large pavilion, along with a playground for children 2 to 12. But it doesn’t have trees or a walk-
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says Mark Perry, Executive Director of the Florida Oceanographic Society and also a Palm City resident, “and we’ve been talking about how we have to get water out of the lake. They’ve been holding off releasing water south of the lake, and now they’re going into these major releases.” The discharges pose serious threats to natural habitats in the St. Lucie estuary like oyster beds and the 700 acres of sea grass where estuarine organisms and saltwater fish feed and spawn, according to Perry. He says that the salt content of the middle estuary is currently at 0 parts per thousand (ppt) which means 100 percent freshwater. It should be more like 20 ppt for much of the
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many different hats, and even threw one hat in the political ring as a mock former presidential candidate. When asked about this year’s campaign, he said, “There’s Donald Trump and some other people.” “There are hundreds running, and the only thing people talk about is Donald Trump. I’ve never seen the media running around to give so much non-stop publicity. He’s hardly spending any money. Jeb is spending millions a day. It’s kind of sad,” he said. Barry, originally from Armonk, N.Y., has always found humor in Florida, his adopted home state. “We have sinkholes and ‘gators,” he said. “The driving is incredible, as is the randomness of people. Nobody’s from here. There are no traditions. Nobody says, ‘This will be good for our community.’ There is no community. I’m used to it. “When I go to an organized place, I find it disorienting. I like the anarchy of Miami and South Florida. The result is that many weird things happen. There are snakes and weird wildlife and sinkholes. Someday the whole state will disappear.” Barry said that his audience can expect an oral and written exam at the end of his talk. “I’ll try to yuk it up,” he said,
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Linda MacCormack top December sales leader for Lang Realty ST. LUCIE WEST — Lang Realty is very happy to congratulate Linda MacCormack as the sales and closed transactions leader for the month of December with more than $2 million in sales for the month. Linda was also the listing leader for the same period. Her area of expertise is PGA Village and Verano, where she has been a consistent top performer for the past 15 years. Linda has lived in PGA Village for the past several years, and she began working in this area selling new construction homes for the original developer, Kolter Homes. She has a distinct advantage over most other Realtors in the area because of her knowledge of the history of the area and all the different floor plans and various models available. There are also distinct characteristics to each neighborhood that she is intimately familiar with. Another advantage is that she knows the residents, not only as customers but as neighbors and friends. “We are extremely pleased and appreciative that Linda is a part of our team,” said John Falken-
BARRY from page A14 “They may come out stupider than they came in. But I will not sing or get naked,” About a month before I interviewed Barry, I had the pleasure of interviewing the great English comedian, John Cleese, a co-founder of Monty Python. He is a friend to Barry, and I mentioned that Cleese had spoken about moving to Flori-
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY —Linda F. Delo, Director of Operations, of Delo Medical Associates in Port St. Lucie, spoke to the Port St. Lucie Business Women about health issues at their Feb. 4 meeting held at Tutto Fresco in St. Lucie West. Dr. Delo, who is a Doctor of Osteopathy, explained the difference between a Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) and a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.). Both utilize all scientific methods of diagnosis and treatment, but D.O.’s have additional training in the musculoskeletal system. The interrelationship of the body systems manifests in the nervous and circulatory system. Disturbance in one system of the body may alter the function in another. D.O.’s use structural diagnosis and manipulative therapy, along with all of the other traditional forms of diagnosis and treatment, to effectively care for patients. As a member of the Florida Physician Workforce Advisory Council, Dr. Delo discovered that the Treasure Coast is considered underserved by physicians. She recommended establishing a relationship with a primary care physician so that you can call upon one and get an appointment quickly when you get ill. Dr. Delo emphasized three things to maintain optimum health. These include exercise, eating a healthy diet, and getting adequate rest. She also said it’s important for women to include “me time” for themselves doing things that are relaxing and enjoyable.
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YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • FEBRUARY 12, 2016• A19 “If we don’t control the crimes in all areas, it spreads,” Williams said. Williams has never held an elected or appointed office. He’s been active with the veterans community through the American Legion Post 318, Port St. Lucie, United Veterans of St. Lucie County and CareerSource Research Coast. He’s a combat veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom-Afghanistan. Williams said combat taught him to make fast but considered decisions and he’ll take that skill into the Sheriff’s job if elected. The single man is a father with four children. He was born and raised in St. Lucie County. There’ll be a fundraiser for Williams’ campaign at St. Lucie Lanes from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 27. The bowling alley is at 6759 S. U.S. Highway 1, Port St. Lucie. Future campaign events and opportunities to meet Williams will be posted on Facebook. Search “Rich Williams for St. Lucie Sherriff 2016.” In addition to Williams, Sheriff Ken Mascara is running for reelection to the seat he’s held since 2001. Both are registered Democrats. The campaign web site is www. williamsforsheriff.com.
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ST. LUCIE WEST — Congregation Eitz Chayim, Inc. is pleased to announce its new home at 1282 S.W. California Blvd., in Oak Hammock Plaza at the corner of California Boulevard and Savona Avenue. The first Friday night Kabbalat Shabbat Service was held on Friday, Feb 5. A full calendar of activities is planned thereafter. “We are pleased that in the coming year, we will be having more than six b’nei mitzvah celebrations among our youth,” said Rabbi Shafir Lobb. The congregation and friends will be walking the Torah scrolls to the new location on Sunday, Feb 14. The walk will originate from the edge of the parking lot at Lakeside Center promptly at 10 a.m. that Sunday for the just over 3-mile walk. “It is traditional to walk our Torah scrolls and other sacred objects any time a congregation changes its home, just as the most sacred objects were car-
ried by hand when the Israelites wandered in the desert for the 40 years in the time of Moses,” Lobb said. “It is our way of linking to and remembering and honoring that time of our history.” When the group arrives at the “California Campus” as the new location is affectionately being called, they expect to also enjoy some of Estella’s Pizza, already a popular treat with Eitz Chayim’s youth. In talking about how our young members, such as Ryan Planet, age 8, “light up” when talking about playing Legos with some of our more mature members, such as Ken Heller, age 88. The interaction between the youngest in our community and the more mature is the hope for our congregation. The goal is to be able to appreciate each other and learn from each other. Respect regardless of age or even Judaic philosophy is what the congregation is striving for. Congregation Eitz Chayim is different in many ways from older
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TREASURE COAST — Today, U.S. Representative Patrick E. Murphy (FL-18) applauded the Administration’s request for emergency funding to combat the Zika virus: “With new cases of Zika continuing to be reported in Florida, Puerto Rico, and across Central and South America, proactive action is needed, with the first step being emergency funding. While I hope Congress immediately acts to provide the resources to implement the Administration’s prevention and response strategy, I am proud to support legislation that will allow our federal agencies to get to work right away by allowing all remaining Ebola funds to be used for Zika efforts. I look forward to working closely with federal, state, and local officials to make sure we have the resources in place to respond strongly and quickly as the situation continues to evolve and hope that the Administration will appoint a Zika ‘Czar’ to make sure everyone is on the same page
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ST. LUCIE WEST — Gold’s Gym, the world’s leading authority on health and fitness, has named its Port St. Lucie 2015 Trainers of the Year as follows: Connie Freedman, Overall Instructor of the Year in Yoga, Body Conditioning, Pilates Mat and Pilates Reformer Classes, Angel Jacobs-Aerobics and Body Works, and Rose Psarreas, Personal Trainer. Gold’s is located at 250 NW Peacock Blvd., in St. Lucie West. “These three women have done an outstanding job of leading our beginning and advanced aerobics, yoga and pilates classes, as well as taking on private student training programs. Their outstanding credentials, positive attitudes and willingness to do whatever it takes is what earned them their awards,” said Alexis Carroll, Regional Manager of Gold’s Gym. “It’s their people skills, their attitudes and their ability to motivate their students that set them apart from the others.” Ana Bolt-Turrall, Director of Exercise Programs at Gold’s, works with the award winners on a daily basis. “We were happy to have chosen these three women who exemplify
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YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • FEBRUARY 12, 2016• A29 Douglas Jewett, North Stuart Baptist Church, blesses boats at the 43rd annual St Lucie River Blessing of the Fleet and Marine Parade. Jewett will be back blessing boats at this year’s Blessing of the Fleet and Marine Parade, on Saturday, Feb. 20, on the St. Lucie River.
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TREASURE COAST — All hands on deck for the 45th annual Blessing of the Fleet and Marine Parade. It’ll be on Saturday, Feb. 20, on the St. Lucie River. “Last year, we set a record,” Darrell Brand, past commodore and co-organizer, said. The annual blessing drew 156 decked out water craft last year. Organizers expect another record this year, thanks to growing word about the parade having new themes each year. “We started these themes and we try to pick a theme that’ll generate some interest,” Brand said. “A few years ago, they were down to 20, 30 boats at the blessing of the fleet.” The theme this year is “Save our River and Keep our Waterways Open,” unmistakable references to a couple issues rocking the Treasure Coast: Lake Okeechobee discharges and All Aboard Florida, the proposed high-speed train from Miami to Orlando that would close the rail bridge in Stuart 32 times a day. “It’s a cause to get your boat on the water and away from the dock,” Brand said. Blessing and parade organizers welcome ministers and their equivalents from a variety of religions and denominations. This year’s lineup of spiritual superstars are Deacon Frank Gluhosky, from Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Palm City, Rev. Guy Calvert from Jensen Beach Christian Church, Rev. Douglas Jewett, North Stuart Baptist Church, and Father John Mamangakis, from St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Fort
Pierce. Others may join them. Brand said the clergy won’t bless just the boats, but the waters they sail on, too. Captains are urged to join them. “We’re also trying to bless the river,” Brand said. “We’re hoping our river can recover. We’re feeling the river needs to be blessed just like the boats need to be blessed. If we can accomplish both, bless our fleet and bless our river, that’s all we want.” According to the event web site, www.theblessingofthefleet. com, when the tradition of blessing fleets got launched is lost to antiquity. It could have started with Greek fishermen. But, like all things arcane, a really good legend grew. Legend tells fishermen from Sicily were caught in a storm and found their way home only because of a beckoning, mysterious light. “There, they discovered that the light came from a medallion of the Madonna del Lume (Mother of Light) set in a grotto high on a cliff,” the web site reads. Could be. What’s certain is Donald “Mac” McLean started the local annual fleet blessing after moving from San Francisco. It was something of a big affair back in the Golden Gate City. So, he organized one here. It happened in November, 1971. In 1991, folks started dressing their crafts. The accompanying boat parades started in ’96. Independent boats will be the last group to sail. Captains should sail to the North Fork north of marker #7, near Harbour Ridge, and assemble near flag “S.” All boats should be in the lineup by noon. The parade and blessing will start about 12:30 pm. Monitor VHF 78 for additional instructions.
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Everyone likes to be kissed on Valentine’s Day — or at least to have the opportunity to kiss and make up. How about some KISS in make-up? On Valentine’s Day weekend, specifically Saturday, Feb. 13, KISS ALIVE: The Tribute, a South Florida-based tribute to 2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees. KISS will hit the stage at 9 p.m. at The Birdseye, located at 841 NW Federal Highway in Stuart. The KISS tribute band takes arduous measures to recreate the original concerts of the 1970s. The band will perform a few dozen of KISS’s most popular
classic tunes from that era, plus a surprise or two. Guaranteed accurate and authentic, fans will have the opportunity to re-live the greatest rock-and-roll show on earth. The Starchild, Space Ace and The Catman reside in the Treasure Coast while the Demon primarily prowls in Broward County. Always approachable, this rock foursome encourages fans to stick around after the show for photographs with their favorite members or the entire band. Local rockers Outlaw Tendencies will open the show at 8 p.m. The show is for ages 21+ and tickets are $12. For more information, call (772) 286-5252 or visit http:// www.thebirdseye.rocks/.
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TREASURE COAST — When you see the title of Christopher Duran’s comedy, “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,” at least three of the names sound familiar. You might think of playwright Anton Chekhov, with the first three names, but Spike? That’s when you know you’re in for an interesting ride. The play, which won the 2013 Tony Award for Best Play, will be presented on the Riverside Theatre’s Waxlax Stage
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Feb. 16-28. Warren Kelley, who has performed in 11 shows at the Riverside Theatre, will play Vanya. He spoke recently about the play and those unusual names. “It is not Chekhov,” he said. “It is a very, very contemporary comedy. Christopher Durang is one of the funniest playwrights of the last 50 years. He loves to focus on the foibles of the human experience and our relationships. He’s fearless and daring in his desire to reveal our foibles and what is unusual and unique about us. “He loves to challenge what we believe to be true about our relationships and ourselves, particularly when it comes to relationships of father and daughters or brothers and sisters or sisters and sisters. He challenges us to laugh at and question our beliefs.
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Photo courtesy of Robert Downey Warren Kelley was seen on the Riverside stage in 2008’s performance of ‘Moonlight and Magnolias,’ one of 11 appearances at the theater. He returns in the Christopher Durang comedy, ‘Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike’ Feb. 16-28.
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COMEDY from page B5 That is what this play is about. It’s a contemporary play about family, particularly siblings.” Vanya, Sonia and Masha are siblings whose parents indeed named them after the Chekhov characters. Vanya and Sonia live in middle age in the family home. Masha, an aging Hollywood star, returns to her Pennsylvania home with her young “protégé,” Spike. “It’s all about how, as we get older, into middle age, if we have siblings, how do the relationships work?” Kelley said. “There are so many movies about Thanksgiving and Christmas, where families
come together and what goes wrong. Why is that? There are clichés about siblings, but clichés get to be clichés because they’re so often true. “Masha is a famous movie star with her boyfriend, who’s 25-30 years younger, an aspiring actor. We might conceivably think he’s probably not that bright. Vanya is a gay man and Sonia is an adopted sister who stayed home with ailing parents and is steeped in resentment. Durang so brilliantly looks at those things and twists and turns them and plays on them in ways that we recognize, how with siblings, history is their trap.
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“They are stuck in the history of their relationships. In the course of the play, there is redemption as they find the bond they have that makes them stronger and better.” Kelley said that more than the names are a nod to Chekhov. “He pays homage to Chekhov in the way he has structured the tone of the play.” Kelley said. “You do not have to know Chekhov to understand this play. He didn’t want it to be a parody of Chekhov. I think there is inspiration in the structure and the characters. It’s like (Chekhov) in some ways and in many, many ways isn’t. “
The actor noted that both Chekhov and Durang explore the theme of yearning, waiting for something to happen that will magically produce happiness. It’s the universal feeling that if just one thing would happen, everything would be better. “All three of the siblings feel victimized by their situation,” Kelley said. “None of the three take responsibility. It’s terrifying to let it go. Sonia and Vanya are so invested in not putting themselves out there that they’re going to sit there and drive each other crazy. That’s more comfortable
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CHORAL from page B3 a number of Espressivo members are also choral directors and music teachers. “We started because our president, Catherine Briggs and I, met at FAU,” he said, “We saw each other at a concert and said there has to be something for those of us who are college-trained artists to have an outlet to perform. We decided to form our own ensemble to be an outlet to express our art and give us performance outlets.” One of those outlets has been the St. Bernadette Concert Series in Port St. Lucie. The group returns there Feb. 21. Their first visit to the church was as serendipitous as the performance with Bocelli. “Our former vice president, Sarah Bartal, lived in that area,” Weatherspoon said. “She connected with Tom Bold (the director of the concert series,) through St. Bernadette. He was a member of Chanticleer and appreciated what we are. He invited us to sing. He’s an awesome guy.” The group has entitled its concert “Psallite-Sing!” Psallite is the Latin word for sing. The group will perform works in Latin, English, French and German. Pieces range from Latin works from the 16th century to a Cornish folksong arranged but Gustav Holst
to “The Pasture,” a 20th century work. The group, which numbers 13, rehearses every Thursday night at Lake Worth High School. As artistic director, Weatherspoon said that he and the president propose the music, find venues and set up concerts. “I conduct the group as needed,” Weatherspon said. “In this concert, I’m actually singing. I am primarily a conductor and conducting is my instrument. It’s my passion, even above singing, though singing is right there.” Weatherspoon, a native of Baton Rouge, received a degree in music education from Southeastern Louisiana University. Teaching music was something he knew he wanted to do. “In 11th grade, I went to my high school chorus director and said I wanted to do that,” he said. He went on to receive a master’s degree in choral conducting from FAU. For Espressivo, it’s about the love of choral music and the opportunity to bring it to others. “It’s about the music and the desire to bring to life the music we sing and share it with the audience,” Weatherspoon said. Espressivo comes to St. Bernadette Church, 350 California Blvd., Port St. Lucie, Feb. 21 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $35. Call (772) 2247089 or reserve seats.
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ness party that’s moving millions of people towards joy and health. The class is for those ages 14 and older. There’s a $20 monthly fee, or $7 for one class. For more, call Karla Aviles at (772) 240-9909. Families Exploring Archery at the Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join the Oxbow for an introduction to recreational archery. Instruction will include classroom session and range time. This is a family event for both adults and children 8 and older. Please wear closed-toed shoes. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $5 for anyone planning to participate on the range. This event is limited to 18 people. For more, call (772) 785-5833. 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. 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.
SUNDAY, FEB. 14 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. Botanica Garden Festival & Plant Sale will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens. Admission to both the festival and the gardens are free. The gardens is at 2410 S.E. S.E Westmoreland Blvd. For more call the Friends of the Botanical Gardens at (772) 337-1959. 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. Rock n’ RiverWalk on the Riverwalk Stage, 121 S.W. Flagler Ave., Stuart, will be 1 to 4 p.m. For more about the lineup, visit www.historicdowntownstuart. com/rockin-riverwalk.
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WEDNESDAY, FEB. 17 Stained glass class 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 S.E. Airoso Blvd. Learn the art of creating stained glass in the six-week course for beginners and intermediates. You will learn basic and advanced skills and will complete one project in the Tiffany copper foil technique. Seating is limited. The class is for those ages 18 and older. The fee is $99. The phone number is (772) 878-2277. Intermediate country line dance at the Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 S.E. Airoso Blvd. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Not just country line dancing but the best mix of country music. There’s a $30 monthly fee, or $6 for drop-in students. For more, email Kathy Parker at kat_dancing@yahoo. com.
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9221 S.E. Civic Center Place. The concert starts at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. There’ll be a cash bar and snacks available. Tickets are $8 at the door. Advance tickets are available at the center’s recreation desk for $6. For more, or tickets by phone, call (772) 807-4499, or visit www.pslcommunityband.org.
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. SCRABBLE fun at Morningside Library, at 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Take a board, or join others already playing. All levels welcome. For more, call Maureen Gallagher, (772) 337-5632. West End Grill Live music on the patio. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Tues. through Sat. 1680 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 343-1146. Spanish Class beginning conversation level at Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 6 to 7:30 p.m. This advanced Spanish class is taught by a volunteer instructor from Hispanics in Action, Inc. For more information, call (772) 337-5632. Beginner country line dance at the Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 S.E. Airoso Blvd. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Not just country line dancing but the best mix of country music. Line dancing is good for your mind, body, and soul. Dancing has many positive
health benefits. There’s a $25 monthly fee, or $6 for drop-in students. For more, email Kathy Parker at kat_dancing@yahoo. com. Rinelli’s Yellow Tail Restaurant Karaoke 7 p.m.-close. 101 N. Second St., Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 466-5474. Intermediate country line dance at the Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 S.E. Airoso Blvd. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Not just country line dancing but the best mix of country music. There’s a $25 monthly fee, or $6 for drop-in students. For more, email Kathy Parker at kat_dancing@yahoo. com.
FRIDAY, FEB. 19 Tai chi Yang form at Oxbow Eco-Center, 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. Tai chi instructors Hildie and Hector Ruiz-Puyana will lead classes designed for everyone, including those who suffer from arthritis, diabetes, osteoporosis and balance issues. Appropriate for ages 16 and up; $10 per class or $32 for 4 classes. Reservation is a must. Oxbow Eco-Center is at 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. For more, call (772) 785-5833.
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Scout Troop 772 will be selling dog bathes! Tri-County Animal Hospital will be on site informing the public about various wellness plans for pet owners. Paws of War will also be bringing service dogs trained to work with our Veterans. Garden admission prices apply. Heathcote Botanical Gardens is located at 210 Savannah Rd, Fort Pierce. The event takes place from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. on Feb. 13.
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — On Jan. 27 the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County hosted the second annual Youth of the Year Leadership Day. The Leadership Day was designed to expose our Youth of the Year candidates to our county’s political, community, education and business leaders. To start the day, our Club members had breakfast with Youth of the Year Presenter Ken Pruitt and both Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce Mayors at the Property Appraiser’s Office, toured the County offices, toured and had lunch at Indian River State College with President, Dr. Massey and finally participated in a panel discussion with business leaders at our Clubhouse. This was a town hall discussion where our members and panel engaged in dialogue on topics such as local
business, our community and leadership. The Youth of the Year candidates have been selected for this important role based on embodying the values of leadership and service, academic excellence and healthy lifestyles. Being named Youth of the Year is the highest honor a Boys & Girls Club member can receive. “Hosting Mayor Hudson & Mayor Oravec along with the impressive Youth of the Year candidates was an honor and privilege for the Property Appraiser’s Office. Our community should be proud of our mayors and the talented youth leaders,” said Ken Pruitt, Saint Lucie Property Appraiser. “It’s a pleasure to sit down with our future leaders & to share experiences. It is great for older generation to go to the well & be renewed by the enthusiasm of youth,” said Mayor Gregory J. Oravec.
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It was again tender and free of the little pieces of chewy things that often invade the common burger. For dessert we were treated to the homemade cheesecake. Yes homemade. I was truly surprised when I asked them where they got their cheese cake and they said, “Our kitchen.” I didn’t think that restaurateurs still made their own cheesecake. Once I took a bite, there was no question — another “wow.” It tasted just as good as all of the other freshly made, delicious treats we enjoyed that evening. So here we have a local couple, working their tails off to give Port St. Lucie a five star dining venue and it shows. When you put your blood, sweat, tears and your heart into your business, it shows. When you care about every plate that comes out of the kitchen and onto a customer’s table, it shows. Give the Buffalo Chop House a try. You will be back. The Buffalo Chophouse is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week and is located at 918 S.W. Gatlin Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information call (772) 6217900.
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“Great meeting these three panelist from Fort Pierce. Loved the opportunity, loved to be part of this process, I love our children in our community,” said Mayor Linda Hudson “We appreciate the work of the Boys & Girls Club, the opportunity to visit with the participants who are the Youth of the Year candidates. It was a pleasure to be with this amazing group of young people who shared their vision of their future with me,” said Dr. Massey, Indian River State College President. Monica Smith has been an active member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County Ken Pruitt Unit for 10 years. She is 17 years old and is a senior at St. Lucie West Centennial High School, holding a 3.5 GPA. Monica is a dual enrollment student and is currently 3rd in her class. She is striving to be 2nd, and is working hard to achieve this honor. Upon graduation, she plans to attend the University of Central Florida in the fall; pursuing a career in the medical field. Monica states “I will be the first person in my family to go to college”. Over the last few years she has been actively involved with the Club’s Jr. Staff program, community and club
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EMPLOY from page B17 Pass‐Brent MSA for largest over the year gains in information employment, (+100 jobs) out of all Florida metro areas. A great example of economy improvement is happening right now in Martin County. CareerSource Research Coast is working closely with Triumph Group, Inc. on a significant recruitment for a variety of positions. Hourly and salary positions are available in the aircraft industry. Positions include jig builder, engineer, sheet metal mechanic and quality assurance/inspector. Salary ranges from $28,000 to $80,000 a year depending on position and experience. Triumph Group offers competitive benefits. “We are excited about our partnership with Triumph Group,
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Inc. and assisting them in their recruitment efforts,” said Marcelo Dossantos, Director of Business Services. “Anyone with aircraft industry experience is encouraged to contact our office to see if they qualify.” Career seekers wanting to see if they qualify for the Triumph Group, Inc. recruitment or to learn more about the services offered by CareerSource Research Coast can visit their website at www.careersourcerc.com or their local Career Center located in Indian River, Martin or St. Lucie Counties. Employers interested in learning more about no cost recruitment services and other money saving services provided by CareerSource Research Coast can contact the Employer Services department at (866) 482-4473 option 2 or email recruitment@careersourcerc.com.
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