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PORT ST. LUCIE — For more than 20 years, city residents have gathered to remember history, give thanks to today’s military freedom fighters and celebrate the nation’s independence, declared on July 4, 1776. In keeping with its patriotic customs, the city will host Freedomfest on July 4 at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center. The family-friendly tradition is one of the city’s biggest, one time attracting a whopping 10,000, city council members said. “Freedomfest is the culmination of all of our best holidays and it is a community event,” Councilwoman Michelle Berger said. “There is no bigger

event in Port St. Lucie, I don’t think, than Freedomfest ... People are out in droves.” The free event, which includes free parking, takes more than eight months to plan and

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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Just as the St. Lucie County School Board was to choose a new superintendent, several developments caused the board to halt the decision indefinitely and expand the search to include more candidates. The school district’s two remaining candidates, Darci Mohr and Agnella Perera, are on standby after two of their competitors recently withdrew from the running. Scott Bailey, chief academic officer of Washoe County School District in Reno, Nev., cited health reasons, while the only local candidate, Mark Rendell, St. Lucie County School District assistant superintendent, said his family needed stability, something the race for superintendent hindered, board members said. He will continue working at his current position at the

TREASURE COAST — Statewide the unemployment numbers continue an inching decline, but St. Lucie and Martin counties had an upward bump from April to May. “This time of year, our rate always bumps up a little bit,” Odaly Victorio, communications coordinator for Workforce Solutions of the Treasure Coast, said. According to the monthly jobs report the state’s Department of Economic Opportunity released on Friday, June 21, Florida’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was at 7.1 percent in May, the lowest it’s been since September 2008. That month the unemployment rate was 7.0 percent. The state’s unemployment rate has declined in year-over-year comparisons for 31 straight

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ST. LUCIE WEST — The St. Lucie West Garden Club is looking to help the community while promoting the club’s love of nature. Members recently bought a wheelchair from a local second-hand shop and are searching for the perfect home for the chair after its original recipient was unable to accept it for legal reasons. Club President Uta McFadden said she gave the wheelchair to the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, a gift the gardens accepted with open arms. But the fine print got in the way, McFadden said. Because of strict liability rules, the Botanical Gardens was unable to keep the wheelchair, a disappointed McFadden said. “It was a good idea and they were very, very happy and now we’re in a dilemma,” McFadden said. The wide wheelchair, perfect for heavier users, would have made it easier for anyone with even the slightest of disabilities, to enjoy the 20-acre grounds, which contains a Bromeliad Island Garden. The St. Lucie West Garden Club regularly maintains the garden they created last year. McFadden said she and her 40 members are researching other gardens in the area. “I would like to do it for a garden,” she said. “It’s just like

an extension to give something to people who enjoy flowers and gardening and everything like that.” If worse comes to worst, the club may consider keeping the wheelchair for its own disabled members, the club’s vice president Paula Eliasek, said. “In the club we have several ladies who feel like they don’t necessarily have to go out on outings with us because they can’t walk well. We have field trips every year,” Eliasek said. “The idea of us having one to use on our own would solve that issue.” Finding the perfect home for its newest purchase isn’t the club’s first dabble in paying it forward. Each year, the club sends a handful of children to a nature camp in the central part of the state. “We sent six last year. This year only three,” said McFadden, who said raising funds was a challenge this year. To help pay for the annual trip, the club hosts a yearly fashion show and even does its own clothes exchange auction among members. Anything raised goes to the camp fund, McFadden said. McFadden said sending the kids to camp is always a joy. “The kids always send us beautiful ‘Thank you’ notes when they get back,’ McFadden said. For more information on the St. Lucie West Garden Club or if you believe your nature organization is a match for the wheelchair, call Uta McFadden at (772) 871-0830.

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PORT ST. LUCIE — The Vaccine & Gene Therapy Institute of Florida recently announced the appointment of Keith Knutson as oncology program director. Knutson, who holds a doctorate in pharmacology from the University of Georgia, previously served as director of the Ovarian Cancer and Immunology Program at the Mayo Clinic. Knutson’s work at VGTI, located at the Tradition Center for Innovation, will continue to focus on using the immune system and vaccine to help the body fight ovarian and breast cancers. He recently received a $3.7 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to identify proteins or other markers in the body that make certain patients unlikely to respond to some therapies. In a phone interview, Knutson spoke about the challenges of his new position and the work ahead. He is excited about his move to VGTI. “VGTI is in its infancy,” he said. “We just moved within the last year into a new facility. There is a long road ahead on terms of

establishing a strong cancer presence. We hope to develop a strong interactive team to come up with novel solutions for treatments for several types of cancers. “One of the buzzwords is ‘Dream Team.’ It is an effective approach to bring investigators with different expertise to work collaboratively in a synergistic fashion. That’s the long-term vision of VGTI and a most powerful magnet for me to take this position.” The idea of vaccine to prevent cancer is not a new one and some have proved successful. “A good example of a cancer vaccine is the cervical cancer vaccine,” he said. “It generates an immune response against and an infective agent, HPV. We have a specific target. Breast and ovarian cancer don’t have an agent like a virus. Some people are working to find a bacterial or viral cause, but there are no strong contenders.” Knutson noted that there are clinical trials ongoing to test vaccines to prevent the recurrence of breast cancer. “The hope on the prevention front is to conduct clinical trials testing a variety of antigens in individuals at high risk,” he said. “We don’t know what causes

breast cancer, but we do know it represents a lifetime of risk. It may have its origins early on. “It could be that some subsets have some kind of exposure that causes a mutation, or it could be multiple hits. One of the challenges at VGTI is to understand the host (body) and how it contributes to the development of disease. What are the sequences that have to occur? The researcher noted that for some cancers, such as lung cancer, we have identified a behavior, smoking, that causes disease. That behavior can be modified. “There is some evidence with breast cancer that environment plays a role,” he said. “Women who come from other cultures and adopt a Western lifestyle are at higher risk.” Research is ongoing to try to identify the factors that increase that risk and to try to determine why certain people develop cancer while others do not. “Imagine, for a moment, a healthy individual who develops a tumor,” Knutson said. “The immune system sees it and the tumor disappears. We have no idea it was there. There is no clinical evidence of its existence. For those who do develop tumors,

it has gotten around those mechanisms. They are being identified and immune modulators are on the horizon to activate an immune response. For breast cancer, part of the challenge of treatment is identifying the characteristics of the tumor. The goal in making the identification is to target tailor treatments to the tumor type, “We need clinical trials to correlate features with outcomes,” Knutson said. “We’re just starting to understand the genomic features. We don’t have good understanding of biomarkers that Keith Knutson would inform us how pathogenic a tumor is or what treatment (would work.) Over the next decade or two, we’ll have a better understanding of treatments. Herceptin is a great example of a targeted therapy.” Herceptin is used for breast cancer patients who are HER2 positive. That means they overexpress a protein that causes cancer cells to multiply. The therapy has proved successful with many such patients.

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Summer activities in St. Lucie Lizette Zavala, 14, has to contend with hitting a golf ball while being squirted with cold water by Micoy Omeally, 13, Allison Comperchio, 13, and Braxton Papsidero, 12 during the CASIS (Center for Advancement of Science IN Space) visit to the PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance Friday, June 21 in St. Lucie West.

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VGTI from page 5 Knutson was recently selected as a committee member of the National Institutes of Health’s Tumor Microenvironment Study Section with the Center for Scientific Review. “What it brings to VGTI is exposure to the latest research,” he said. (It’s also an opportunity) to take part on helping NIH decide what applications are meritorious for further funding. It brings a level or responsibility to VGTI and exposure to a group of individuals

to potentially establish collaborations. I’m excited.” Excitement, in fact, is a word Keith Knutson uses frequently. It is a challenging time to be a researcher. “I think this is an exciting time. There are a lot of resources being put into developing targeted therapies. We hope to develop something that works well for patients.” For more information about VGTI, visit the website, www.VGTIFL. org.

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Aderlin Rodriguez ing six long balls and driving in 29 RBIs. “Through the struggles and still trying to adjust to the league, pitch recognition has been the key to my improvement from the beginning of the year,” Rodriguez said. “At the end of the day, swinging at strikes and making sure I’m not swinging outside of the strike zone is what’s going to help me get better.” At the time of press, Rodriguez ranks second on the Mets in hits (64), home runs (9), and RBIs (41). Asked who some of the current players are that he admires, Rodriguez was quick to name fellow countrymen David Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox, Albert Pujols of the Los Angeles Angles, Alex Rodriguez and Panamanian Mariano Rivera of the New York Yankees. With Pujols and Rivera, Rodriguez’ admiration has as much to do with their actions off the field as it does on it. “Although they’ve been in the spotlight and are playing in big cities, they’ve always had this lifestyle where they’re never in trouble,” Rodriguez said.

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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — St. Lucie County Sheriff Ken Mascara is cautioning area residents to beware of a new mystery shopper scam that issues participants bogus checks and also asks for money. “No legitimate ‘secret shopper’ program asks you to send someone else any money,” Mascara said in a news release. “If this happens to you, don’t deposit the check in your account and don’t send payment to another individual. Instead, call 911, and we’ll send a deputy.” An immediate red flag that a program is illegitimate, the Sheriff’s Office warns, is when dishonest promoters request money or ask for funds to be sent or wired to someone else. If participants attempt to deposit or cash a bad check from the mystery shopper scam, the bank will hold the participant responsible for the fraudulent transaction, the Sheriff’s Office said. “That’s why you should call law enforcement and not deposit the check,” Mascara said in the release. “No legitimate company will pay you and ask you to pay someone else as part of a mystery shopper program or for any other reason.” Individuals usually get involved with a secret shopper scam through printed or Internet advertising or by receiving an e-mail message. To date, less than a dozen local residents have contacted authorities about the scam, the Sheriff’s Office said. According to the Federal Trade Commission’s website, retailers occasionally hire companies to evaluate the quality of service in their stores and frequently use mystery shoppers to get the information. Retailers instruct a mystery shopper to make a particular purchase in a store or restaurant and then report back about the experience. Usually, the shopper is reimbursed and keeps the product or service. Sometimes the shopper even receives a small payment, the website states. If you believe you are being asked to participate in a fraudulent mystery shopper program,

or any program in which you are paid money and asked to pay someone else, the Sheriff’s Office asks that you call 911.

Tips for finding legitimate mystery shopping jobs: • Research mystery shopping. Check libraries, bookstores, or online sites for tips on how to find legitimate companies hiring mystery shoppers, as well as how to do the job effectively. • Search the Internet for reviews and comments about mystery shopping companies that are accepting applications online. • Remember that legitimate companies don’t charge people to work for them — they pay people to work for them. • Never wire money as part of a mystery shopping assignment. • Visit the Mystery Shopping Providers Association website at mysteryshop.org to search a database of mystery shopper assignments and learn how to apply for them. The MSPA offers certification programs for a fee, but you don’t need “certification” to look — or apply — for assignments in its database.

Don’t do business with mystery shopping promoters who: • Advertise for mystery shoppers in a newspaper’s ‘help wanted’ section or by email. • Require that you pay for “certification.” • Guarantee a job as a mystery shopper. • Charge a fee for access to mystery shopping opportunities. • Sell directories of companies that hire mystery shoppers. • Ask you to deposit a check and wire some or all of the money to someone. Source: www.consumer.ftc.gov/

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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce presents Coffee with the Chairman on Friday, June 28 from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. in SLCTV’s Studio 101, located on the west side of the County Administration Complex. This event offers residents and businesses an opportunity to have an open discussion with St. Lucie County’s assistant county administrator, Robert Bentkofsky, who will discuss his background in government, along with the county’s current budgeting process, millage rates and property values. Bentkofsky will be filling in for St. Lucie County Commission chairman Tod Mowery, who will be attending the Florida Association of Counties annual conference. Hosted by Chamber President Linda Cox, this event will be taped for later broadcast on St. Lucie County’s government

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Dr. Brian Lasseter and extended hours to residents and to those who work in Martin County. Workers’ compensation, routine exams, and drug and alcohol testing for employers also are offered. “Physicians Immediate Care has a reputation for providing unsurpassed urgent medical care to patients,” says Dr. Lasseter. “I am excited to be part of their team and assist in achieving their goal of offering efficient, reliable urgent care medicine,” he added. Additionally, most major insurance and Medicare is accepted. Physicians Immediate Care also offers a Medical Membership Plan specifically designed for uninsured individuals and families without medical insurance and

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With summer in full swing, many parents and caregivers are in search of fun, inexpensive activities for their children over the break. Kids and adults alike can escape the heat and enjoy a cheap summer movie thanks to the Children’s Services Councils of Martin and St. Lucie counties. Beginning in June, the Children’s Services Councils partnered with Regal Treasure Coast Cinemas for their annual Summer Movie Express at the Treasure Coast Square mall. Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. children and adults can come out and watch a family-friendly movie for $1. In addition to the offerings at Regal Cinemas, Children’s Services Council of St. Lucie County will be supporting the Summer Kids Series at Nova Cinemas in Fort Pierce. Nova movies are free on Tuesdays,

and groups can attend on Wednesdays with a $1 reservation. For more information, contact the theatre at (772) 489-8889. There will also be specials on movie meals for those who attend. Theaters fill up fast, so families are encouraged to show up early and grab their seats. A schedule of movie showings is available at www.cscslc.org. The Children’s Services Council of St. Lucie County was established in 1990 by local voters to be the only child-centered organization in St. Lucie County that invests local dollars back into the community to promote healthy, strong children and families. The Children’s Services Council partners with a total of more than 50 programs to provide support to newborns and their parents, quality childcare, afterschool activities, and resources to strengthen and empower families, reaching more than 30,000 children annually.

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learn and grow, as well as life enhancing programs and character developing experiences; the club strives to enable all members, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as caring, responsible and productive members of the community. With 17 locations throughout the county, the Boys & Girls Clubs programs serve a diverse group of kids age 5-18. The 2,000 members come from a variety of backgrounds. Contact the Club by calling (772) 460-9918, visiting www. bgcofslc.org or by liking us at www.facebook.com/bgcofslc.

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What: Sgt. Gary Morales Memorial Golf Tournament On Feb. 28, Sgt. Gary Morales was shot and killed while on duty with the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office. He left behind a loving wife and two beautiful young daughters. Please join us in raising money to benefit his family. The first Sgt. Gary Morales Memorial Golf Tournament will be held at PGA Golf Club on Perfect Drive on July 13, which would have been Sgt. Morales’ 36th birthday. Where: PGA Golf Club 1916 Perfect Drive

Port St. Lucie, Fla. 34986 When: Saturday, July 13. Registration with Continental Breakfast – 7:30 a.m. Shotgun Start – 8:30 a.m. Lunch following golf Cost: $400 for a four-person Team $110 for Individuals Prizes: There will be prizes and trophies for Closest to the Pin, Furthest Drive, Most Honest, Low Score and a 2013 Mercedes Benz for a Hole-in-One To register: Please contact Jeff Whelan at (772) 579-5553 or golfforgary166@gmail.com.

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FORT PIERCE — The St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners recently revised the Associate Membership program to Fairwinds Golf Course, lowering the annual price and making it available to residents outside the county. The associate membership program was lowered from $75 annually to $50 and is now open to anyone — not just St. Lucie County residents. Pro-rated memberships are available now for $37.50 (plus tax) and it is good through the end of October. An associate membership to Fairwinds Golf Course includes: • 15 percent discount on green fees

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ST. LUCIE WEST — Thomas Bold is the music director of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, but he is gaining renown throughout the Treasure Coast for the musicians he brings to the church during its annual concert series. The series, begun by Bold in 2010 with one concert, has grown into a season running from December through March. It opens Dec. 2 with the Academy Orchestra, the premier ensemble from the Treasure Coast Youth Symphony. That ensemble pairs outstanding young musicians with professional musicians. The concert will present the music of Mannheim Steamroller, including holiday and non-holiday selections. On Dec. 15, OPUS, the prestigious choral ensemble from Martin County High School, will present a concert of Christmas music. The group made its Paris debut last year. Italian pianist Francesco Attesti returns to St. Bernadette Jan. 6 to play Gershwin’s

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CLUBBIN from page 25 more information, call (772) 3377778. 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. Rinelli’s Yellow Tail Restaurant Classic car show last Friday of every month, weather permitting. 5 p.m.-9 p.m. 101 N. Second St., Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 466-5474. 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) 336-8201. Neely’s Grog House Karaoke 9 p.m.-1 a.m., 802 S.W. Bayshore Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 249-4195. 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) 8735522.

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CLUBBIN from page 26 S.W. Gatlin Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 336-8201. Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub Live music 9:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m., 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-6202. The Original Tiki Bar Live music after 5 p.m., 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 461-0880. La Zen Nightclub DJ 10 p.m.2 a.m., 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 807-9992.

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West End Grill Live music on the patio. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. 1680 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 343-1147. Bogey’s and Stogeys Karaoke 10 p.m.-2 a.m., 1032 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 3377778. Mickey Finns Karaoke 8 p.m.2 a.m., 269 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 873-5522.

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7K MI., MOONROOF #13921A

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2012 FORD F-150 SUPERCREW

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