Stluciewest 10 17 2014

48
ST. LUCIE WEST • TRADITION YourVoiceWeekly.com VOL. 2/ISSUE 50 YOUR INDEPENDENT LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2014 PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID FORT PIERCE, FL PERMIT NO. 248 ECRWSS Local Postal Customer ‘Bikinis’ at Riverside Girl group musical comes to Vero Creating closed captioning Tradition resident provides TV text Naming honors SLC soldier on short list for naming A3 A21 B1 ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Each mayoral candidate will be the first to tell people that his or her opponent has made a multitude of mistakes, and that’s just what they did at a candidate forum Oct. 10, hosted by the St. Lucie County League of Women Voters. Incumbent Mayor JoAnn Faiella opened the mayoral portion of the forum by referencing challenger Greg Oravec’s mistakes as Port St. Lucie’s city manager during his tenure that lasted less than a year. “We can face the tough deci- sions before us and continue to move our city forward, or we can go backward to the tactics and failures that my opponent and the previous administration has given us, the taxpayers, and such, the enormous debt of Dig- ital Domain and City Center, not to mention the pending lawsuits totaling over $5 million for the unjust firing of top brass police officers who work to protect us,” Faiella said. Oravec was the assistant city manager when Digital Domain was approved, and the city has Plenty of mayoral candidate finger- pointing at forum Brandon Zeris STAFF WRITER [email protected] See FORUM page A4 Renaissance eco art Ava Adkins, 7, performs in her cardboard theater during the ‘Global Cardboard Chal- lenge’ at Renais- sance Charter School in Tradion Saturday, Oct. 11. The worldwide event challenged the students to build something amazing out of cardboard, recycled materials and imaginaon. Mitch Kloorfain chief photographer TRADITION — To mark the end of an extensive, community-driv- en effort to secure the state’s seventh veterans nursing home, local representatives thanked those who played important roles Monday morning at Tradi- tion Town Hall. St. Lucie County Commission- er Frannie Hutchinson, Port St. Lucie Mayor JoAnn Faiella, Florida Rep. Larry Lee, U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy and Senators Joe Negron and Gayle Harrell took turns thanking those who helped. “Congratulations to St. Lucie County,” Murphy said. “We won this because we deserve this.” Many thanked their elected peers, but some of the behind- the-scenes people got some well-deserved recognition, too. Hutchinson, who many credited with being the most dedicated to the cause, said she had three people with her each step of the way. County attorney Dan McIntyre Thanks given to all for veterans nursing home Brandon Zeris STAFF WRITER [email protected] See HOME page A29 14201

description

Plenty of mayoral candidate fingerpointing at forum, Plenty of mayoral candidate fingerpointing at forum, Thanks given to all for veterans nursing home, Vietnam War Medal of Honor recipient on short list for nursing home naming rights, A lesson on H2O in St. Lucie West, Column was reminder things haven’t changed, Services District buying new boat to treat unsightly ponds, Over the top TD, County commission to hold public hearings for medical marijuana dispensaries, New congregation taking a different approach, Local senior living community adds key associates, Deputy seeks help in arresting cancer through awareness, 60th birthday party planned for community pharmacy, Children’s Services Council needs votes for reauthorization, Tradition woman makes career from captions close to home, Learn about health and wellness at IRSC Nursing Student Health Fair Oct. 29, Police officer reflects on nearly 20 years on force, Central unable to overcome costly mistakes, Learn about the Sundancers Ra

Transcript of Stluciewest 10 17 2014

Page 1: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

ST. LUCIE WEST • TRADITION

YourVoiceWeekly.com

VOL. 2/ISSUE 50 YOUR INDEPENDENT LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2014

PRSRT STDUS POSTAGE

PAIDFORT PIERCE, FLPERMIT NO. 248

ECRWSS

LocalPostal Customer

‘Bikinis’ at RiversideGirl group musical comes to Vero

Creating closed captioningTradition resident provides TV text

Naming honorsSLC soldier on short list for naming A3 A21 B1

ST. LUCIE WEST

ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Each mayoral candidate will be the first to tell people that his or her opponent has made a multitude of mistakes, and that’s just what they did at a candidate forum Oct. 10, hosted by the St. Lucie County League of Women Voters.Incumbent Mayor JoAnn Faiella

opened the mayoral portion of the forum by referencing challenger Greg Oravec’s mistakes as Port St. Lucie’s city manager during his tenure that lasted less than a year.“We can face the tough deci-

sions before us and continue to move our city forward, or we can go backward to the tactics and failures that my opponent and the previous administration has given us, the taxpayers, and such, the enormous debt of Dig-ital Domain and City Center, not to mention the pending lawsuits totaling over $5 million for the unjust firing of top brass police officers who work to protect us,” Faiella said.Oravec was the assistant city

manager when Digital Domain was approved, and the city has

Plenty of mayoral candidatefinger- pointing at forumBrandon ZerisSTAFF WRITER

[email protected]

See FORUM page A4

Renaissance eco artAva Adkins, 7, performs in her cardboard theater during the ‘Global Cardboard Chal-lenge’ at Renais-sance Charter School in Tradition Saturday, Oct. 11. The worldwide event challenged the students to build something amazing out of cardboard, recycled materials and imagination.

Mitch Kloorfainchief photographer

TRADITION — To mark the end of an extensive, community-driv-en effort to secure the state’s seventh veterans nursing home, local representatives thanked those who played important roles Monday morning at Tradi-

tion Town Hall.St. Lucie County Commission-

er Frannie Hutchinson, Port St. Lucie Mayor JoAnn Faiella, Florida Rep. Larry Lee, U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy and Senators Joe Negron and Gayle Harrell took turns thanking those who helped.“Congratulations to St. Lucie

County,” Murphy said. “We won this because we deserve this.”

Many thanked their elected peers, but some of the behind-the-scenes people got some well-deserved recognition, too.Hutchinson, who many credited

with being the most dedicated to the cause, said she had three people with her each step of the way.County attorney Dan McIntyre

Thanks given to all for veterans nursing homeBrandon ZerisSTAFF WRITER

[email protected]

See HOME page A29

1420

1

Page 2: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

A2 • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS WWW.YOURVOICEWEEKLY.COM

Providing superior products, service and care with honest and competitive pricing since 2003

Joe Mutter, H.A.S.

Serving the Treasure Coast Since 2003 Voted #1 Hearing Center The Only Full Time Hearing Center in St. Lucie West

1420 SW St. Lucie West Blvd., #101 • Port St. Lucie

Subject to credit approval

Call today for a FREEClinical Hearing Evaluation772-871-1222

1416

1

TOP OF THE LINE HEARING AIDS ARE ALL PRETTY MUCH THE SAME

AT MUTTERS HEARING WE DON’T:• Bait you with cheap hearing aids just to get you in.• Have commission sales people• Sell you a hearing aid and send you on your way,

YOU DO WORK ONLY WITH THE OWNER

Selected as one ofAmerica’s top practices

Voted #1 Hearing Centerin St. Lucie County

Mutter’s Hearing Center, Inc. Hearing Aid Specialist Joe Mutter Fits and Dispenses American-owned and operated Starkey hearing aids to clients in St. Lucie County and the

surrounding area.

O% FINANCING AVAILABLE

FREE Clinical Hearing EvaluationsNo Obligations

No High Pressure Sales Tactics

Mutter’s Hearing Center, Inc.

YOU TOO CAN EXPERIENCE THE MUTTER DIFFERENCEJoe Mutter and patient

care coordinatorTammy Shearer Carpenter

At Mutter’s Hearing Center we specialize in helping you hear better. While we utilize the newest technology we have NEVER left behind the concept of superior care and quality service of days gone bye. That’s why we continue to be rated The # 1 Hearing Center on the Treasure Coast.

WE OFFER HEARING AIDS FOR ANY BUDGET WHILE PROVDING A LEVEL OF SERVICE THAT IS PRICELESS!

BUT YOUR HEARING PROBLEM IS LIKE NO OTHER.

“Hey, those people don’t look very happy”

Mutters Hearing $299 Hearing Aid

Page 3: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • A3TEXT THE EDITOR (772) 675-6330

ST. LUCIE COUNTY — A Fort Pierce native is one of 16 eligible veterans to have the state nurs-ing home in Tradition named af-ter him, and community officials are supporting the cause.The St. Lucie County Commi-

sion passed a resolution 5-0 to support naming the new nursing home after Army Sgt. Ardie Ray Copas, who died May 12, 1970 during the Vietnam War.Copas was just 19 when he was

killed in battle in Cambodia. That morning, Copas’ company was ambushed by enemies, firing ar-tillery, rocket propelled grenades and automatic weapons. Artillery fire struck his armored car, injur-ing him and four others. Copas got on the vehicle’s

mounted machine gun and fired at the attackers as they fired back with explosive rounds. Copas laid enough cover fire so

Vietnam War Medal of Honor recipient on short list for nursing home naming rightsBrandon ZerisSTAFF WRITER

[email protected]

Sgt. Ardie Ray Copas is one of 16 veterans who the new veterans nursing home in Tradition will be named after. Co-pas, a Fort Pierce native and Medal of Honor recipi-ent, was killed in Cambodia May 12, 1970 while serving in the Vietnam War

Photo courtesy of Wayne TeegardinSee COPAS page A28

1415

3

30% OFF

20% OFF

TOTAL PURCHASE OF $50 OR MORE.

TOTAL PURCHASE OF $25 OR MORE.

NOT VALID W/ANY OTHER OFFERS Exp 10-24-14

NOT VALID W/ANY OTHER OFFERS Exp 10-24-14

WE BEATALL

COMPETITORS PRICES!

PORT ST. LUCIE • RIVERGATE1101 SE Port St. Lucie Blvd.

(by Publix, corner of PSL Blvd. & Veteran Memorial Parkway)

772-335-8757

STUART2295 SE Federal Hwy.

(Monterey Road next to Bonefish Grill)772-286-8453

PALM CITY2870 S.W. Town Center Way

Next to Panera Bread near M.D. Blvd Publix

772-221-9233

JOIN NOW AND GET YOURGOLD CARD MEMBERSHIP

SAVE UP TO 50%ON EVERY ITEM EVERY DAY!

SLW TOWN CENTER1707 NW St, Lucie West Blvd. #106Near Panera Bread

Mon-Fri 9:30am-8pmSat. 9:30am-7pm Sun. 11am-5pm

772.340.4070

Page 4: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

A4 • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS WWW.YOURVOICEWEEKLY.COM

been paying $3.5 million annually on the debt. The city recently sold the old bonds and bought new ones to reduce the payments to $1.5 million per year until 2019, Port St. Lucie finance director Ed Fry said.After 2019, the payments will

be $2.3 million per year, but that number will be reduced if the building is sold, Fry said.Faiella said the former council

and city staff ignored numerous red flags.Oravec admitted that the deal

wasn’t in the city’s best interest, despite it being appealing early on.“I think we’ve clearly learned our

lesson,” he said. “It was such a failure that I think it changed the game across the state.”

A 2012 lawsuit filed by former Port St. Lucie Police Captain Jo-seph D’Agostino against the city, naming both Oravec and Faiella as defendants, seeks damages from D’Agostino being laid off from a police department re-structuring that eliminated some positions and added others.“We laid off unnecessary middle

management to hire back police officers to put on the streets,” Oravec said. “Since then, crime is down, and I stand by the deci-sion.“They just continue to throw

things at the wall and see what can stick.”The suit also accuses Faiella and

Oravec of violating Florida’s open

meetings law, the Sunshine Law, by discussing the police depart-ment restructuring privately. At the forum, Oravec said the

city needs to rebrand itself and elect a mayor who will obey the Sunshine Law.“Council members aren’t sup-

posed to talk about things behind closed doors,” he said. “It’s pretty straightforward how you deal with that — you just follow the law. “We need to improve our brand

so we don’t have negative head-lines … let’s make sure we’re in the headlines for good reasons like the veterans nursing home, versus another Sunshine viola-tion,” he said.

Faiella was charged with two misdemeanors (violating the Sun-shine Law) in 2013, for talking with other council members and using former city attorney Roger Orr as an intermediary in dis-cussing Oravec’s future employ-ment with the city after Oravec released 85 pages of documents showing texts and emails among council members to the State’s Attorney’s office.Faiella’s charges were dismissed

by a judge because her right to a speedy had been violated.Faiella disagreed with a question

from the audience suggesting the council hasn’t been transparent enough.“I believe that this government

and this council has been very transparent … I disagree with that statement,” she said.Early voting starts for all area

races Oct. 20 through Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Sundays with the General Election follow-ing on Nov. 4.

FORUM from page A1

JoAnn Faiella Greg Oravec

“We laid off unnecessary mid-dle management to hire back police officers to put on the streets,” Oravec said. “Since then, crime is down, and I

stand by the decision.“They just continue to throw

things at the wall and see what can stick.”

“We can face the tough deci-sions before us and continue

to move our city forward or we can go backward to the tactics and failures that my opponent and the previous administra-tion has given us, the taxpay-ers, and such, the enormous debt of Digital Domain and City Center, not to mention

the pending lawsuits totaling over $5 million for the unjust firing of top brass police offi-cers who work to protect us,”

Faiella said.

• 25 Years Servicing the Treasure Coast• Home Of Virtual Remodeling

See It Before You Build It• Save! National Buying Power

• Satisfaction Guaranteed• Warranty Program On All Work

• Locally Owned

Reface Or Replace Your

Kitchen Cabinets

Blow Bubbles In Your Bath, Not Your Budget

Why DreamMaker?

1414

8

Come to our Design Center and experience the personal service you deserve.• Locally Owned and Operated — We’re Your Neighbors

• Serving the Treasure Coast for 27 Years• Warranty Program on All Work

• Satisfaction Guaranteed

See reviews and photo’s at: www.GuildQuality.com/DreamMaker-SEFlorida

We specialize in the design and installation of dreams!

Now is the time to treat yourself to an exciting update!

BeforeAfter

Proud Member:Stuart Chamber of CommerceHobe Sound Chamber of CommerceLicense # CGC1507879

Visit Our Web Site: www.DreamMaker-Stuart.com

6118 SE Federal Hwy • Stuart

772-288-6255

1420

8

Page 5: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • A5TEXT THE EDITOR (772) 675-6330

1420

0

Page 6: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

A6 • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS WWW.YOURVOICEWEEKLY.COM

Steve ErlangerPresident/Publisher

Phil GaldysVice President/

Director of Operati ons

Debbi DenningAdverti sing Consultant

Jeff rey A. MayerAdverti sing Consultant

Donna MarinakHR/Accounti ng Manager

Tammy RaitsManaging Editor

Mitch KloorfainChief Photographer

Patrick McCallisterStaff Writer

Brandon ZerisStaff Writer

Shelley KoppelStaff Writer

Eric MaconGraphic Designer

OUR MISSIONWe are here to provide our readers with completely unbiased news coverage. Fun and entertaining features about the communiti esin which they live.

For our adverti sing partners we pledge to provide the mostcomplete consultati ve andmarketi ng programs possiblefor the best return on theirinvestments.

Your Voice News & Views is published weekly byMAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE MEDIA, LLC.

1919 SW South Macedo Blvd. Port St. Lucie, FL 34984(772) 204-2409 Offi ce • (772) 204-2940 Fax

Press Releases: [email protected] Informati on/Inquiries: [email protected]

Your Independent Local Community Newspaper

To the editor, I just had the opportunity to

read Shelley Koppel’s article this morning (“When violence hits close to home,” Oct. 3, 2014). It was everything — touching, informative, moving and coura-geous. Shelley, you should feel good about sharing and hopefully inciting to abused women to take a step out of a bad life situation. I’m proud to know you, lady. Kathy RhoadesPGA Village

It took courage to write your story

To Shelley Koppel, Back a while ago, you did a

story on a book I wrote. I wanted to let you know how

touched I was by your article in

this week’s paper on violence (“When violence hits close to home,” by staff writer Shelley Koppel, Oct. 3, 2014). It was

To the editor: In 2008, St. Lucie West was

hit hard by Tropical Storm Fay. At that time, I was the district manager for the St. Lucie West Services District. I put plans in place for improvements which included automating the gates and replacing them with gates that went down 2 feet vs. 1 foot and allowed water to drain out twice as fast. I fought for and got a FEMA grant for over $1 million and plans were put in place for final design and im-plementation. In January of 2010, I had a

medical problem that caused me to retire. There were two remaining issues that needed to be addressed: the Turn-pike Ditch, which needs to be cleaned and enlarged and the permit with the South Florida Water Management District, which needs to be changed to

Take care of existing drainage problems first

Column was reminderthings haven’t changed

See DRAINAGE page A26

See LETTER page A18

I’d bet that there’s a lot you don’t know about the St Lucie West Services District. In fact, most of the people I know call it the “Water District” because all they see of the District is a monthly water bill. The District is a key resource for our community in St Lucie West, yet few people are aware of their breadth of ser-vices. First, a bit of history. When he

decided to develop St Lucie West in the 1980s, Thomas J. White needed four things to get started: • A bridge over the turnpike• Roads through the wilderness• A golf course (go figure)• Plumbing For the plumbing part, like

many developers, White created a Community Development District to make up for the lack of city services in the area. Thus was born the St Lucie West Services District, not coincidentally locat-ed adjacent to the Country Club —which would need water long before the first house was built. Unless it breaks, we rarely see

the plumbing, since it’s most-ly underground. But there are hundreds of miles of pipes down there — drinking water pipes, sewer pipes, irrigation water pipes, stormwater drainage pipes, and pipes that interconnect the many retention ponds. Every new development — housing, commer-cial or industrial — has added to the underground infrastructure. Right now, there are 64 miles of pipes delivering drinking water, 52 miles of pipes delivering irriga-tion water and 94 miles of pipes collecting wastewater. But all that piping does nothing

without the machinery to process what goes through the pipes. Even before the first drop passed through the first pipe, the pro-cessing equipment had to be in place. The District built a potable (drinking) water processing sys-tem to purify and desalinate water drawn from shallow wells, a sew-age treatment system, and, with remarkable foresight for the time, a system to reuse waste water for irrigation. Over the past few decades, as

demand grew, the systems grew. At one point, when the developer still ran the District, the system didn’t grow quite fast enough, and it ran out of water. The city of Port St. Lucie came to the rescue, just as the District had done for the city a few years earlier. To-day, with deeper wells and more efficient equipment, the District has capacity to meet all projected demand through buildout of the

community. You can tour the plant. You

should. The first thing you’ll no-tice is that it’s almost immaculate. Even the equipment repair shop, which should be grease-stained and cluttered, in my experience, looks as tidy as my grandmother’s parlor. The second thing you’ll notice is that parts of it could be a set from Star Wars, with all the high-tech flat panel displays and real-time updates on the status of thousands of sensors. Of course, there are the low-tech

areas, too. The biggest is probably the IQ pond. No, it’s not a smart body of water. It’s where they store the Irrigation Quality water that you use to water your lawn. If you go soon, you’ll find that half of it is empty, with a big dam sep-arating the water from the other half. That’s because the bottom is being relined. Then there are the water storage

tanks. If water is being purified faster than we’re using it, the overflow goes into them. If we’re using water faster than the plant is processing it, then the extra water comes out of them. They hold a lot of water — 4.0 million gallons each. If every toilet in our community were flushed at the same time, it wouldn’t dent the extra capacity. (Speaking of toilets, did you

know that the District will give you a $100 rebate if you replace your old toilet with a new low-vol-ume model? Or $15 for a new low-flow shower head? What a

A lesson on H2O in St. Lucie West

Greg Ney

YOUR VIEW

See WATER page A18

Page 7: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • A7TEXT THE EDITOR (772) 675-6330

Luxury Lifestyle Consultants

Call the True Professionals in Your Neighborhood!

Specializing in Tradition, PGA & St Lucie WestHere’s the facts from the last 90 days

TRADITION

#1 in sales volume & transactions in all of st lucie county - all data contained herein taken from beaches mls • July- Sept. 2014

1422

2

William Torres Sales Team 954.348.1726

[email protected]

John Hernandez772.979.4928

[email protected]

Patricia Ritchie Johnson772.834.5964

[email protected]

The Glass Group772.206.0246

[email protected]

772-237-8377

Linda Luyendyk-Reed772.285.2274

[email protected]

Kathy SlusserBroker/Owner

Curtis Lowe772.971.8199

[email protected]

Active- 19Sold- 3

Lowest list price- $244,500Highest list price- $549,800

Average sold price- $266,750

Active- 19Sold- 12

Lowest list price- $143,900 Highest list price- $239,900 Average sold price- $165,558

Active- 20Sold- 7

Lowest list price- $219,750Highest list price- $579,000

Average sold price- $254,500

Active- 13Sold- 8

Lowest list price- $139,500Highest list price- $345,930

Average sold price- $180,188

Active- 12Sold- 14

Lowest list price- $144,900 Highest list price- $257,000

Average sold price- $150,279

Active- 18Sold- 2

Lowest list price- $169,900Highest list price- $449,900

Average sold price- $296,495

PGA & St. Lucie West

Luxury Lifestyle ConsultantsLuxury Lifestyle Consultants

Masterpiece Realty#1 REAL ESTATE COMPANY IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY

Lyn Marino772.215.0089

[email protected]

Page 8: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

A8 • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS WWW.YOURVOICEWEEKLY.COM

ST. LUCIE WEST — A collection of stormwater retention ponds in the Cascades community has been problematic for residents who want clear, waterfront prop-erty, but St. Lucie West Services District staff is working toward a solution.The district is going to see if a

new boat that can scoop residue and vegetation in shallow water can help residents with the near-by ponds, primarily in the Cas-cades community.The new boat is the same type

the district used about 10 years ago, before it switched to a larger type, called a harvester.At the Sept. 9 services district

meeting, about 35 residents showed up to seek a solution for the messy ponds. Harvey Cutler, the district’s

chairman, asked the residents to wait until the next meeting so staff could come up with a fix.At the Oct. 7 meeting, Cascades

resident Barbara Bernstein said the ponds are still murky.“The problem doesn’t seem to be

getting fixed; it just seems to be getting managed,” Bernstein said.The ponds contain a floating

substance that resembles al-gae from the untrained eye, but the floating masses are actually collections of eel-grass pods that shed often under normal cir-cumstances. The grass acts as a buffer to keep the water clean,

Services District buying new boat to treat unsightly pondsBrandon ZerisSTAFF WRITER

[email protected]

See PONDS page A9

1416

2

MEDICAL

CALL FOR PRICING

CALL FOR PRICING

$69Per Week

$1096 Week Supply

Treat Yourself to a Lasting Gift

You’ll Love to Look At!

772-224-8855561-776-7177561-910-7878

772-288-1212772-778-6727561-795-4000

Port St. Lucie: PBG: Boca Raton:

Stuart: Vero Beach:West Palm Beach:

NewBeginningsMedical.com

HCG DIETPLAN- EFFECTIVE - FAST - SAFE

*1st Week is $149 and includes Physical Exam, [7] hCG Pre-Filled Injections, [5] Lipo Tropic Injections [$125 Value] or [2] Supplements Bottles [$70 Value], Program and Maintenance Manual, Gourmet Cook Book

878-7348Conveniently Located in St. Lucie West

184 NW Central Park Plaza, SLW (on Country Club Dr. near the courthouse)

For more information Call Today! Stephen Blank, DDS

www.PSLdentist.com

Dr. Stephen Blank and his team of professionals provide a full variety of dental services at one convenient location. We see one patient at a time. Schedule an appointment with us and experience dental care as it should be. “UF and Northwestern University Alumnus”.

1420

9

NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTSStephen Blank, DDSGeneral Dentistry

SERVING PORT ST. LUCIE FOR 28 YEARS

• Examinations and Digital X-rays• Cleanings and Gum Care• Replacing Old Fillings with Tooth-Colored Materials• A Clear Alternative to Metal Braces• Payment Plans Available Through

Page 9: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • A9TEXT THE EDITOR (772) 675-6330

according to University of Florida St. Lucie County Resource Exten-sion manager Ken Gioeli.The new boat is now in use,

and it allows the district to get to more shallow areas that the harvester could not reach, the district’s public works director, Bill Hayden.“This is probably the type of boat

we need to get in there,” Hayden said.Because the new boat is smaller,

the ponds can be treated more often, the district’s manager, Dennis Pickle, said.“This boat we hope will be a

somewhat of an answer. It’s not going to be a fix,” Pickle said.The only permanent fix would be

to fill in portions of the lake, but that’s not feasible and would re-move the residents’ ability to have waterfront property.The ponds are operating as they

are intended to, however, accord-ing to Pickle.The ponds weren’t designed

to be crystal-clear, recreational ponds, as many residents hoped. They are to prevent flooding, Pickle said.“We are doing what was recom-

mended by the biologists. We are taking care of and treating them as stormwater retention ponds,” Pickle said.

PONDS from page A8

Over the top TDRichard Betty (No. 24) goes over the

top for a 2-yard touchdown for Fort Pierce Central High

School in the first quarter against Mandarin High

School during their matchup Friday, Oct. 10 at Lawn-

wood Stadium. The Central Cobras lost

the match 34-24. Fort Pierce Central

is scheduled to play St. Lucie West Cen-tennial High School

in their cross county matchup Friday,

Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. at South County

Stadium in Port St. Lucie.

Mitch Kloorfainchief photographer

1416

7

Page 10: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

A10 • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS WWW.YOURVOICEWEEKLY.COM

ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The St. Lucie County Commission mem-bers want the county to be pre-pared in case medical marijuana usage is approved in the Nov. 4 General Election.The commission voted 5-0 Oct. 7

to advertise three public hearings to discuss a medical marijuana facility zoning ordinance, should Amendment 2 pass with a 60 per-cent required vote in the general election, in order to make sure the county is free of potential legal disputes.The amendment will decriminal-

ize the medical use of marijuana for those who have debilitating diseases — such as cancer, mul-tiple sclerosis, glaucoma, hepa-titis C, HIV, AIDS, ALS, Crohn’s disease and Parkinson’s disease — in which marijuana would

help. The first hearing will be in front

of planning and zoning commis-sion in November, and the other two will be in front of the County Commission at a later-scheduled date.Dr. Michael Hofstee, St. Lucie

County Republican Party State Committeeman, asked the coun-cil to wait on advertising until after the general election because doing so now could sway voters.“If the constitutional amendment

does pass, there will be plenty of time to regulate,” Hofstee said.County attorney Dan McIntyre

said the county is not endorsing medical marijuana by advertising.“This has nothing to do with

that,” McIntyre said. “We are simply looking to get out in front of this.” Commissioner Tod Mowery said

the commission is trying to pre-vent problems of regulating dis-pensaries after they are approved, which could set up the county for

future legal battles.“I want to make sure we are do-

ing the right thing for our com-munity,” he said.The ordinance allows for

state-approved dispensaries to be placed in industrial light dis-tricts with hours of operation to be from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday and closed on Sunday in locations 2,500 feet from any pharmacy, school, medical office, daycare center, daycare home, playground, religious institution, public park, other medical mar-ijuana dispensary, residential structure, adult living facility or similar type of facility, according to the ordinance.Dispensaries would also be

prohibited from selling alcohol, providing any other services un-related to medical marijuana and displaying merchandise.Cultivation would have to done

indoors in an area not accessible to the public.

County commission to hold public hearings for medical marijuana dispensariesBrandon ZerisSTAFF WRITER

[email protected]

LOOKING TO

BUY OR SELL REAL ESTATE?

Committed to making your

Buying or Selling

experience an enjoyable

one.

CHRISTINECHAPDELAINEREALTOR®, ABR, CNE, RSPS

Call Me!

772-529-3748

• Certified Negotiation Expert • Accredited Buyers Representative • Resort Second Home Property Specialist. I work in your best interest and

negotiate on your behalf to bring comfort during one of the largest investments you will ever make.

I love what I do and I am all about Customer

Service!

1413

8

1421

5

Page 11: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • A11TEXT THE EDITOR (772) 675-6330

ST. LUCIE WEST — Rabbi Ar-thur Rutberg has always wanted to start his own congregation, and after 30 years of experience, he’s doing just that.But, he’s not going to model af-

ter more traditional congregations he’s been involved with.The Treasure Coast Jewish Cen-

tre is opening to all, he says.“We envision our congregation

as Abraham’s Tent open and welcoming to all. We intend to reach out to the unaffiliated in our Jewish community and meet them where they are,” he says. “I have a deep passion for learn-

ing and teaching Judaism to people of all ages and all back-grounds. The essential calling of my rabbinate is bringing people to greater awareness of their Jew-ish tradition and teaching oth-

ers about Judaism; it’s history, its values and its many forms,” Rutberg, a former rabbi at Temple Beth El Israel in St. Lucie West, says.Meetings will be in numerous

places, not limited to one central location to appeal to more people.“Our approach is not to build

it thinking they will come. It doesn’t work that way anymore. Outreach to the young, the unaf-filiatedz and the uninterested is our primary focus and objective,” he says.Just between 30 and 40 percent

of Jewish Americans identify with synagogues, according to a Pew Center research report. Rutberg estimates that number is closer to 20 percent in Florida.“The goal of the Treasure Coast

Jewish Centre is to reach out to that 70 to 80 percent of Jewish households in our local commu-

New congregation taking a different approachBrandon ZerisSTAFF WRITER

[email protected]

See CENTRE page A12

1235 SE Indian Street, Suite 101 Stuart, Florida 34997

Phone: 772-708-0952Fax: 772-673-3738

ATTENTION TREASURECOAST RESIDENTS

TRANSVAGINAL MESH WARNING

TRANSVAGINAL MESH WARNING - Women who have had a prolapse mesh or a bladder sling device implant-ed could be at risk for a num-ber of internal injuries. If you or a loved one have suffered complications related to these products, you may be entitled to financial compensation.

[email protected] 14

170

We provide free evaluations regarding these cases.We will not charge you for this evaluation; and in fact,we will never charge you a fee or cost unless we take

your case and you first recover money.

XARELTO - Lawsuits have been filed against the manufacturer of Xarelto alleging that the there was a failure to warn patients and physicians of the increased risks of internal bleeding while using Xarelto. If you or a loved one suffered internal bleed from taking Xarelto, or a loved one died as a result, you may be entitled to compensation. Please contact us.

BENICAR - Benicar has been linked by a Doctor with Mayo Clinic to sprue-like enteropathy which has symptoms such as chronic diarrhea and weightloss. If you, or a loved, have experienced symptoms of sprue-like enteropathy such as chronic diarrhea and weight loss

while taking Benica, you may be entitled to compensation. Please to contact us.

Regency Square2426 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart

Licensed & Insured

• Glass patterns for every style and budget• Customize to your style• Impact Glass• Wood Interior/Exterior Doors • Patio & Sliding Glass Doors • Framed / Frameless Shower Units • Etching• Schlage & Fusion Hardware• Mirror Wraps

1421

2

Add beauty and natural light to your EXISTING entryway in about an hour!

Fall Fix-Up SaleGoing on Now!

Page 12: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

A12 • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS WWW.YOURVOICEWEEKLY.COM

TRADITION — The Brennity at Tradition, a local senior living community, has named a new executive director and healthcare administrator. Renea McGrath is the new ex-

ecutive director and will oversee the daily operations at the com-munity. McGrath comes to The Brennity from Emeritus, where she served as an executive di-rector. She brings more than 25 years of experience as a manager, including owning and operating her own business. Amy McCabe has been named

healthcare administrator and will oversee all aspects of health and

wellness care for the residents in both the assisted and memory care communities. She brings more than 23 years of experi-ence working with seniors to her position, including working with people with Alzheimer’s and other related dementia diseases.The Brennity at Tradition, lo-

cated at 10685 S.W. Stony Creek Way, is an elegant independent living, assisted living and memory care community for seniors that provides exceptional recreational, cultural, and life-long learning opportunities. For more information about The

Brennity at Tradition and their management company Sagora Senior Living, go to www.sagora.com.

Local senior living community adds key associates

FOR YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS

nity that for a variety of reasons are currently not members of any congregation,” Rutberg says. Cantor Bruce Benson will also

be one of the leaders, compos-ing music and leading prayers. Cantor, like Rutberg, attended

the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion.Exact venues are not yet known,

but the group will be holding an open-house from 10 a.m. until noon Oct. 19 at the Business Bistro – the Former Elks’ Lodge – along Peacock Boulevard. Week-ly services will start on Nov. 7, Rutberg says.

CENTRE from page A11

MSRP excludes all options, taxes, title, registration, transportation charge and dealer prep. Plus tax, license and title, $699 dealer and $98 Private tag agency fees. 1414

0

1421

7579 NW Lake Whitney Place, Suite 101, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

Phone: 772.446.4230 • Fax 772.446.4758Website: www.alexanderkatzmd.com

Alexander Katz, MDBoard Certified Ophthalmologist

NOW ACCEPTINGPATIENTSIn Our New

St. Lucie West Office

Scope of Practice

Dr. Katz• Undergraduate: Yale University• Medical School: State University of New York at Stony Brook• Residency Training: Boston University Hospitals• Practice Experience: Over 7 years in private practice in Martin and Palm Beach Counties. Over 6,000 cataract operations performed, thousands of laser surgeries.

CATARACT SURGERY• Utilizing the most modern and advanced techniques

• Offering Multifocal and Toric Lens ImplantsGlaucoma - Dry Eye - Diabetic Eye Exams - Macular Degeneration

- Retinal Vascular Diseases - Eyelid Plastic Surgery - Pterygium Removal - Routine Eye Exams - Glasses Prescriptions

I-95

Peac

ock

Blvd

St. Lucie West Blvd.

Lake Whitney Place

See why State Farm® insures more drivers than GEICO and Progressive combined. Great service, plus discounts of up to 40 percent.*Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.®

CALL FOR QUOTE 24/7.

Talk to your neighbors, then talk to me.

1001174.1 *Discounts vary by states. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company; State Farm Indemnity Company, Bloomington, IL

Mike Rice, Agent974 SW St Lucie West BlvdPort Saint Lucie, FL 34986

Bus: 772-878-7888www.mikerice.net

1422

5

Page 13: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • A13TEXT THE EDITOR (772) 675-6330

1426

0

The Keyes Company910 SW Gatlin Blvd.

Port St. Lucie, FL 34953772.343.7261

Specializing in Residential & Commercial Sales, Relocation, Mortgage and Tile.

MORE U.S. HOME SALES VOLUME IN 2013THAN ANY NATIONAL REAL ESTATE BRAND Volume shown in billions of dollars

Actual member statistics for Leading RE and estimates for other networks using average sales units per agentand average sales prices for firms in each respective network from published sources for 2013 production

Deborah Shockley CRB

District Sales Manager

[email protected]

Interested in a careerin Real Estate?

Call 772.343.7261

KEYES.COM

Founding Member & Affiliate of

LOCAL STRENGTHGLOBAL POWER

MAXIMUMEXPOSURE

The Keyes Company / Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®

Coldwell BankerRE/MAXKeller WilliamsCentury 21PrudentialBerkshire Hathaway Home ServicesReal LivingSotheby’s International RealtyERARealty ExecutivesBetter Homes & Gardens

300

250

200

150

100

50

0

$314

$267

$221

$131$122

$114

$44$28

$22$19

$12

$80

The Keyes Company / Leading Real Estate Com

panies of the World

®

Page 14: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

A14 • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS WWW.YOURVOICEWEEKLY.COM

TREASURE COAST — Deputy Chrystal Duncombe is driving the fight against cancer. No, really. The St. Lucie West resident is driving the Martin County’s Sher-iff’s cancer fight car. That gets a job perk that took a little getting used to for a road-patrol officer. “I have people drive by and give

me the thumbs-up,” she said. The deputy has been with the

Sheriff’s Office for four years. About two years ago, supervisors approached her to drive the black cruiser with pink lettering pro-claiming, “Help us fight cancer.” Her mother died at 46 due to

smoking-related cancer, so Dun-combe didn’t need any convinc-ing. The lawwoman takes the car

to a host of anti-cancer events, such as the recent Survivor Party at the Evergreen Club in Palm City, Oct. 2. At press time, Dun-

Deputy seeks help in arresting cancer through awarenessPatrick McCallisterSTAFF WRITER

[email protected]

Staff photo by Patrick McCallister Martin County Sheriff William Snyder, left, and Deputy Chrystal Duncombe, right, are aiming to arrest cancer and put it away forever. Duncombe drives the department’s cancer-fight car. Duncombe will have the car be at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in Martin County annual walk on Saturday, Oct. 18, at Memorial Park, 100 S.E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart. That even will start at 9 a.m.

See CANCER page A19

1420

2

Page 15: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • A15TEXT THE EDITOR (772) 675-6330

The uncertainty of the last few years, undoubtedly has causedmost of us who love fine Antique jewelry to question the decisionswe have made in the past and forced us to re-examine our plans for the future. As we walk through our beautiful store assessing our inventory it’s not a problem to say unequivocally that my mentors were correct. Buy and own rare Antique or one of a kind pieces. It has given us more pleasure than money

sitting idly in a low-return bank account. It makes us happy to get up each day and see our beautiful, rare Antique treasures

instead of worrying how the Asian or European markets are doing currently, most of us are forced out of the conventional safe havens of banking or solid income producing assets. Many feel forced to still play the market. My mentors remembered the crash of the 1930’s. I too, do not want my happiness to rely on the old investments. I want to see and hold my assets. You can ask a few economists to look at the same data and they will come to a radically different opinions about the future of our economy. Fred & I are very optimistic & feel this great country will have a wonderful future. Always remember rare, beautiful jewels have stood the test of time. I am not an expert on economics but I am an

expert of Fine Antique & custom Jewelry. That’s why I have devoted our talent, passion & energy to our business. If you are considering

selling Great Grandmother’s wonderful Antique Jewels, we are always interested in buying. If you are contemplating acquiring a rare piece.... Please come see us.Terry & Fred

Hours: Tues. Wed. Thur. & Fri. 10am - 5:30pm

1414

6

Making Dreams Come True for 40 Years

Gold and Diamondsor Stocks & Bonds?

Country Club Plaza • 3868 SE Dixie Hwy. - Stuart, FL - 772-781-1133 • www.DiamondsbyTerry.com • www.DiamondTearoom.com

Come visit and have lunch in our Beautiful ...

Page 16: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

A16 • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS WWW.YOURVOICEWEEKLY.COM

ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Butter-field’s Pharmacy, a local phar-macy with two St. Lucie County locations, is turning 60, and the employees want the public to join them in celebrating the store’s roots and the principles that helped it become successful.There will be a birthday party

from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at each of the two Butterfield’s Pharma-cies — along Northwest St. Lucie West Boulevard in St. Lucie West and along Turnpike Feeder Road in Fort Pierce.While some things like store

locations have changed, others haven’t.“What hasn’t changed is the care

for the patient and the custom-er service that we’re known for,” said Jeff Earlywine, the compa-ny’s finance and operations di-rector. “You come here, and we’ll spend time with you. It’s a para-dox because we’ll explain things so you understand, but we can also work as quickly as you need. The average wait time is just 12

minutes.“We roll out the red carpet, and

that’s how we’ve always done it to care for the customers,” he said.When the business was started

in 1954 by Tom Butterfield, he did so with the goal of serving the community and treating custom-ers like family, and those values are still promoted by current owner Dave Wright.“Our philosophy is to treat cus-

tomers like they’re your grand-mother. That’s how we treat everybody,” Wright said.Tami Brown has spent more

than 20 years working for Butter-field’s, starting at the age of 15, and said she’s been taught those values all along.“It was instilled a long time ago.

If you wouldn’t treat your grand-mother that way, then you don’t treat (the customers) that way,” she said.The times have changed,

though, and Butterfield’s has kept up technologically with its larger chain-store counterparts.Pharmacists help customers

with multiple prescriptions keep their doses synched to eliminate confusion.

The pharmacy also offers in-dividually packed dosages for patients at hospitals to eliminate the need for nurses to carry mul-tiple pill bottles at a time.“We’ve kept up with the times,”

Earlywine said.Because the business is turning

60, customers can get a free 60-watt light bulb just by stopping in one of the stores.There will also be free birthday

cake and sales during the cele-bration, though the sales won’t be revealed until the day of the party.

60th birthday party planned for community pharmacyBrandon ZerisSTAFF WRITER

[email protected]

Photo submitted by Jeff Earlywine of Butterfield’s PharmacyTom Butterfield opened the first Butterfield’s Pharmacy near U.S. 1 in Fort Pierce in 1954. The Fort Pierce branch is now located along Turnpike Feeder Road.

2015 Acura

TLX 8 SPEEDDCT P-AWS

5400 South US Highway 1Fort Pierce, Florida 34982

(888) 593-0766

299$

PER MONTHLease for 36 months with $2,499 total due at

signing. Include down payment with nosecurity deposit required. With approved

credit. Price excludes tax, tag, dealer installedoptions, $98 private tag agency fee and

$699.00 pre-delivery service fee.CogginAcura.com14

139

1421

0

Stuart S. Shipe, DAOM, PA

• Leader of the Treasure Coast for Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine• Board Certified Acupuncture Physician, Chinese Herbalist & Registered PharmacistHost of “A Better Way To Health” on WPSL AM 1590, Thursdays @ 11 a.m.

TRADITIONAL CHINESE HEALING• Relief from Disease or Pain • Weight Loss • Quit Smoking • Headaches • Neuropathy

• Digestive Issues • Depression • Cold/Flu Symptoms & Much, Much More

1801 SE Hillmoor Drive, Suite A104, PSL407A SE Ocean Boulevard, Stuart

[email protected]

(772) 398-4550

www.TraditionalChineseHealing.com

ComplimentaryConsultation with mention of

this ad! ($95 Value!)**does not include exam or

treatment * new patients only.

Like us on Facebookfacebook.com/Dr.Shipe

Page 17: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • A17TEXT THE EDITOR (772) 675-6330

Thomas Schmitt, Esq. Lauri J. Goldstein, Esq. Kelly Cambron, Esq.

WORKING HARD FOR THE INJURED

1330 S.E. Federal Hwy. • Stuart, FL 34994 • 772-222-2222Personal Injury • Wrongful Death • Workers’ Compensation • Social Security Disability/SSI

*Results may not be typical. You may not have as beneficial a result.

For over 20 years, our compassion for our clients and knowledge of the law has helped thousands receive the verdicts and settlements they were entitled to.*

Our staff is ready to help you and our attorneys are waiting to put 100 years of combined legal experience to work for you.Speak directly to an attorney NOW!

24/7 Emergency Cell Line

772-214-6464

www.femaleinjurylawyer.com

1415

1

Page 18: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

A18 • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS WWW.YOURVOICEWEEKLY.COM

deal! Cut your water bill, update your plumbing, and get paid for it. Check it out.) Remember, even though Utili-

ties Division does a lot with wa-ter, it’s the Services District, not the Water District, and there’s a lot more services the District pro-vides through the Public Works Division than just processing and moving liquids. The Aquatics Department is

responsible for the ponds — 128 ponds totaling 650 acres, all in-terconnected. It’s really more like a river, as water flows from pond to pond through underground pipes, moving mostly west to east, from I-95 to the Turnpike. Almost all of them are “reten-tion” ponds, and they have two purposes. The first is to purify the water as it flows through the community and keep pollution out of the downstream bodies of water — ultimately the St Luc-ie River and the Indian River Lagoon. The second is to provide somewhere for runoff to accumu-late during rainstorms. The Department constantly

monitors the quality of the water and has to meet strict standards for water quality. Keeping the ponds functional is a lot of work, but they have some really cool equipment for the task — boats, carts, sprayers, and analyzers. The piece of equipment I like

best is the harvester. It looks like some prehistoric monster, with its huge scoop at the bow, two conveyer belts to move the material around, and the paddle wheels that drive it on the sides. They wouldn’t have to pay me to drive that boat, at least not for the first day. The vegetation in the ponds

does most of the purification, but there are good plants and bad plants. The trick is to control the bad ones while keeping the good ones healthy. As a rule, the good guys are growing in the shallow water along the banks, and the bad guys are often floating in the deeper water. The easiest way to spot the bad plants is that they grow really fast like, well, like weeds. Although even the ben-eficial plants might look untidy, they are critical to maintaining and improving the water quality. They’re actually hard at work. The Vac-Con/Video Ray Crew

has some nifty equipment, too. The Vac-Con truck is a huge vacuum cleaner. The crew uses it to clean sand and sediment out of the stormwater pipes and to remove solid waste from the lift stations which keep the waste-water moving to the treatment plant. The Video Ray is a min-iature remote-controlled sub-marine with cameras and water jets. It swims down the pipes looking for obstructions, deterio-ration, and sediment. If a clog is

found, the sub’s water jets pull the material back along the pipe to a spot where it can be sucked up by the Vac-Con. Sure beats digging holes. The Exotic Plants Crew does

most of its work where we don’t often see them — out in the woods. They keep the preserve areas from being overrun by invasive non-native plants. Like the aquatic folks, their goal is to control the nasty growth and promote the healthy plants. Again, the invasive plants grow like weeds, so every preserve is cleared of Brazilian peppers, malaleucas and other inappro-priate growth every three years. It’s a never-ending battle, but critical to our community. Finally, the Landscape Mainte-

nance Crew cuts the grass, trims the trees and shrubbery, paints the signs, picks up the litter, and generally is responsible for the appearance of all the areas that don’t belong to a property own-er or to the city. They maintain 300 acres of common area with a crew of nine employees. The Services District contrib-

utes greatly to our community. Their charter requires the Dis-trict to provide a higher level of service than the city would provide, and we should all be thankful that they are succeed-ing. Some major initiatives are

courageous for you to share such an intimate, and no doubt, painful personal story with your readers. It caused a flashback to a time

when I was a small boy, maybe 10 or so. I grew up in the inner city of Boston, a neighbor pre-dominately populated by working class Italians. One hot summer night, when most people had their windows open due to a lack of air conditioning, my family was having dinner. The sounds of our next door neighbor yelling and slapping his wife came through our open window. When I picked up my head and turned to the sound, my father told me to eat my food. It wasn’t the first time this couple fought, nor the last. Nor were they the only fami-ly that fought physically. Back then in that time and place, one did not interfere. I should say at this point my father was a good, hardworking guy who loved his wife and kids and I cannot ever remember one instance where he raised his hands in anger at any of us. I’m glad that behavior is no lon-

ger tolerated, and in part because of people like you who chose to reveal your story. Jim BalzottiPGA Village

LETTER from page A6WATER from page A6

See WATER page A19

1416

4Understanding that legal options can be confusing, the firm represents

almost 50 years of combined legal experience and is staffed witha team of professionals ready to handle your legal concerns.

We live and work right here on the Treasure Coast, and with officesconveniently located in Port St. Lucie and Stuart. Our door is always open.

Or visit us at www.4INJURYHELP.com to schedule a FREE CONSULTATION. We look forward to speaking with you. Se habla espańol

PERSONAL INJURY • AUTO, MOTORCYCLE, TRUCK, BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION • ON-THE-JOB INJURIES • SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY

...a law firm you can count on, P.A.

Call us today at 772-878-9800

Andrew A. Reich, Esq. David F. Mancini, Esq.

Main OfficeSaint Lucie West

150 SW Chamber Ct., #205(behind the TD Bank)

Stuart Office320 SW Federal Hwy

(Available by Appointment)

Reich Mancini, P.a.Your Law Firm. Your Neighbors.

Page 19: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • A19TEXT THE EDITOR (772) 675-6330

combe is slated to appear at the Treasure Coast Pink Heals Tour, Tradition Square, Saturday, Oct. 11.But, Duncombe is still a cop

with lights, siren, badge and sidearm, and her vehicle is still a Sheriff’s Office cruiser. She’s tak-en many a lawbreaker to jail in it. “I had a guy who was like, ‘I’m

not getting in that car,’” she said. “‘Not that car.’ But, by the time we got to (the Martin County Jail) he was OK with it.”Sheriff Will Snyder said Dun-

combe and her cruiser are in demand. “We get requests from all over for

(Duncombe) to bring the car,” he said. “She’s become the celebri-ty.” Snyder, too, said cancer has vis-

ited his family, and he wants to be a part of arresting cancer and

putting it away forever. “I personally have a heart for

that,” he said. There’s another benefit to driv-

ing the cancer-fight patrol car,” Duncombe said. She said when she’s at events and parked while working, folks like to tell her their survivor stories. She said the sto-ries about people battling cancers helps her keep a cop’s stressful job in perspective. “It makes you appreciative for

your life,” the deputy said. Snyder said, he too, has gotten

to hear survivor stories when at-tending events with the car. “When you hear their stories,

our jobs are much less stressful,” he said. “This is for every fight against every form of cancer.” The car will be at the Making

Strides Against Breast Cancer in Martin County annual walk on Saturday, Oct. 18, at Memorial Park, 100 S.E. Ocean Blvd., Stu-art. That even will start at 9 a.m.

CANCER from page A14

under way to ensure the level of service, but that’s a story for an-other time. 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 Direc-tors 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.

WATER from page A18

A SAGORA SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY

BrennityTradition.com

Assisted Living Facility License # AL11796

NEW BEGINNINGSLEARN AT LUNCH

772-345-270010685 SW Stony Creek WayPort St. Lucie, Florida 34987

Homes Independent LIvIng AssIsted LIvIng memory CAre

Learn more about The Brennity over a chef-prepared meal!

Join The Brennity at Tradition for a chef-prepared light lunch and presentation about our independent, assisted living and memory care community. Learn about all of our living options including our homes, and the active lifestyle you can enjoy here at The Brennity, just west of the new Tradition Medical Center.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2311:30 A.M. - 1 P.M.

RSVP to (772) 801-9755 by October 21

1420

7

1425

5

Grow

772-781-8085

Your Own Vegetables

Since 1975, Locally Owned & Operated5500 SW Martin Hwy. Palm City

Mon-Sat 9am - 5pmSun 10am - 4pm

SATURDAYOCTOBER 25TH

10AM - 2PM

Blackbird Festival

ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS

UPCOMINGCLASSES

Scary Faery&

Succulents& More

www.pindersnursery.comMust Register Online

Page 20: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

A20 • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS WWW.YOURVOICEWEEKLY.COM

ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The St. Lucie County Children’s Services Council provides funding that helps serve more than 30,000 area children, but it needs help from voters Nov. 4 to continue

being funded. “These funded programs help

make sure every baby is a healthy baby, stop child abuse before it happens, keep kids off the streets, keep them in school and off drugs and alcohol,” said Sean Boyle, the council’s execu-tive director. The council has been around

since 1990, but state statute

changes became effective in 2010 that require Martin, St. Lucie, Palm Beach, Broward and Okeechobee county voters to reauthorize the councils this year. Pinellas and Hillsborough will be on the ballot in 2016 with Miami-Dade County following in 2020.The councils need more than 50

percent of votes to be reautho-

rized.If it’s reauthorized, the council

will continue to exist, as is, and will be voted on again in 2026, unless it is dissolved by either the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners or by a special act of the Florida Legislature.If it’s not reauthorized, Boyle

Children’s Services Council needs votes for reauthorizationBrandon ZerisSTAFF WRITER

[email protected]

See COUNCIL page A26

1414

9

Frannie

2014

VOTE

For St. Lucie County Commissioner, District 4Hutchinson

Political Advertisement Paid for and Approved by Frances “Frannie” Hutchinson, Rep., for St Lucie County Commissioner, District 4.

1420

410297 SW Village Parkway | Port St Lucie, Florida 34987 772.345.3000 | [email protected]

LET US BE YOUR GUIDE Live the simple, yet elegant life!

BRAND NEW 1, 2 AND 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS HOMES IN TRADITION

Professionally Managed By:

Open, spacious floor plans Hybrid wood flooring in living areas Chef-inspired kitchens with stainless

steel appliances Oversized closets and ceiling fans in

bedrooms Personal balconies or patios Stunning lakefront and park view units

available Pet-friendly community

INTERIOR HOME FEATURES Two beautifully landscaped parks Spacious clubhouse with social area and

billiards Expansive resort-style swimming pool

with sundeck and complimentary Wi-Fi Modern 24-hour fitness center Showcase cinema Children’s outdoor play area and indoor

game room Bark park with water station

COMMUNITY AMENITIES

Page 21: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • A21TEXT THE EDITOR (772) 675-6330

TRADITION — Nancy McMa-nus was a court reporter for many years. In 2002, she took her talent and her machine and switched careers, becoming a closed captioner for television. There were several reasons for the move. “It was much more exciting,”

she said. “I could stay at home and I didn’t have to dress up. I saved gas. Also, with court re-porting, they can’t start without you.” McManus works for Caption

Colorado, one of the largest pro-viders of real-time closed caption-ing in the United States. The cap-tioner dials in to access the audio of the event to be captioned and uses the steno machine used by a court reporter to write between 180-200 words per minute in shorthand. The steno machine is connected to the captioner’s com-puter and the steno shorthand is translated with special software. Caption Colorado has specific

clients and McManus is one of approximately 160 captioners who do the closed captioning for them. She does the local news and weather for a number of cities in the U.S. and is also on standby for emergencies such as weather or breaking news. Occasionally, she is asked to provide captioning for a show that aired before captioning was widespread. The goal for all of the captioning is accuracy. “We’re human, so we make mis-

takes,” she said. “We try our best to get everything covered. They want 98.5 percent accuracy at my company. When I was a court reporting and thinking about captioning, I started watching it. When I saw an error, I thought

that as long as I didn’t have to be perfect, I was going to give it a shot.” The captioning machine does

not have every letter of the al-phabet and combination of keys

make certain letters. “There is no letter ‘n,’” McMa-

nus said. “With my left hand, I hit ‘tph’ together. That’s the letter ‘n’ or ‘n’ sound. Because of that, I can make a lot of brief forms and phrases. Texas is ‘toeug,’ When I do a morning show, if I write ‘toeug,’ I’m doing the Dallas news. I see it a million times. It’s short-hand on a machine.” McManus is paid by the hour

for jobs that are on her schedule. “When I finish a job and upload

it, it goes into a company file,” she said. “They check on us regu-larly for accuracy and speed.” McManus also captions sporting

events, including baseball, hock-ey and basketball. “You have to know all the

names of the team,” she said. “In hockey, there are Russian and Finnish players. I look at the roster and shorten them to one or

Tradition woman makes career from captions close to homeShelley KoppelSTAFF WRITER

[email protected]

Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographerNancy McManus follows her cues and prompts to create closed captioning text during morning news broadcast by WKYC in Cleveland from her home in Tradition.

See CAPTIONING page A22

Protect YourFamily andYour Legacy Now!

Practice Devoted to Estate and Medicaid PlanningOur Attorneys Help Families with:

- Living Trusts- Wills and Probate

- Living Wills and Health Care- Long Term Care Planning

- Trust Administration- Medicaid Pre-planning and Qualification

- Special Needs Trusts- Powers of Attorney

East Lake Professional Center2100 SE Hillmoor Dr.,

Suite 105Port St. Lucie, FL 34952Give our office a call at:

(772) 398-0720

Vero Beach Office2770 Indian River Blvd.,

Suite 321Vero Beach, FL 32960

Give our of office a call at: (772) 778-8481

www.kulaslaw.com

FREE INITIAL CONSULTATIONHelping Families Preserve Their Wealth During & After Their Lifetime

1415

7

Joshua K. CrawfordRobert J. Kulas

Andreas A. Kulas Member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys • Member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

THE PALMSOF ST LUCIE WEST

• Five Star Rehab on-site• Three nutritious meals per day, plus snacks• Weekly housekeeping• Personal laundry service• All utilities and basic cable• Active social, recreational and educational programs• Scheduled local transportation available

INDEPENDENT, ASSISTED & MEMORY CARE

501 N.W. Cashmere Boulevard | Port St. Lucie West

772-344-7441www.ThePalmsOfStLucieWest.com

License #AL10438

1422

6

Page 22: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

A22 • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS WWW.YOURVOICEWEEKLY.COM

two strokes. I have it down, so I can keep up with them.” Foreign names are not the only

pitfalls. “Words like ‘to,’ ‘too’ and ‘two’

or ‘their,’ ‘there’ and ‘they’re’ have different ways of writing each one,” McManus said. “You hear the words and put it together at the same time. It’s so hard when they’re speaking fast. I’ll put dashes in. If I write something that’s not right, I can dash it and put in the correct word. That’s not considered an error.” To become a court reporter,

McManus went to school for two years at night. To switch careers, she practiced on depositions. “It took a year or two to change

the way I wrote,” she said. “I trained myself and sent a file to Caption Colorado. They would correct it and finally they said, ‘We think you’re televi-sion-ready.’” McManus loves her job. “I think it’s a challenge to know

a lot of words and the different anchors and reporters in different areas,” she said. “I know most of my stations in San Francisco, Dallas, Jacksonville and Cleve-land. With emergency weather, I can be looking up a map of Ohio, putting in every little town. There’s a lot of preparation. I joke that I know a little bit about

everything, but it really means nothing at all.” Occasionally, McManus is

challenged by words that are not supposed to be heard on network television. “We are not, under any circum-

stances, to write ‘the F word,’” she said. “It cannot even come out by mistake. I’ve made it into another word. (With some words,) I will write it phonetically, so it never comes out.” Sometimes, McManus puts a

word in. “If we, as the hearing can hear

it, why can’t the hearing-impaired hear it? Unless I have strict in-struction, if I’m not sure, I’m not going to play God.”

Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographerNancy McManus inputs the closed cap-tion texting on a stenotype at her home in Tradition that scroll along the bottom of the various television broadcasts she works on.

CAPTIONING from page A21

1421

8

Office HoursMonday 7:30 8:00Tuesday 7:30 8:00Wednesday 7:30 8:00Thursday 7:30 5:30Friday 7:30 8:00Saturday 8:00 4:00Sunday Closed

CARE FOR YOUR

FRIENDS.SINCE 1986

772.336.8111

• Computerized state of the art facility, with 4 large exam rooms• Digital radiography• Cancer medicine• Geriatric medicine• Nutrition and weight management plans• Affordable vaccine packages available

• Wellness plans from all stages of life for dogs & cats.• Behavior counseling• New puppy and kitten counseling• Fully stocked pharmacy• In house laboratory which allows us to do most blood-work in house and have results in 30 minutesTherapeutic KLaser system to treat:1. Pain 2. arthritis

150 NW CENTRAL PARK PLAZA • PORT ST. LUCIEvisit our website @ www.kellysanimalhospital.com

Patrick A. Kelly, D.V.M.Jessica Khodadad, D.V.M.10% OFF INITIAL VISIT

3. inflamation 4. wound management

new clients only

We at Kelly’s Animal Hopital offer a wide variety of services:

OCTOBER IS KELLY’S DENTAL MONTH! GREAT SAVINGS - CALL FOR DETAILS!

1428

8

Page 23: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • A23TEXT THE EDITOR (772) 675-6330

Learn how to take care of your health in a fun and engaging way at the Indian River State College Nursing Student Health Fair. IRSC nursing students, empow-ered by a strong desire to share the latest information about health and wellness, are bringing this free health fair to the Koble-

gard Student Union Wednesday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The health fair is for anyone inter-ested in learning about ways to improve their health and wellness and is free to everyone. There will be information for

every age group, including will be free blood-sugar testing, free sun screen samples and oth-er health-related services and

giveaways for those who come to the health fair. Also, to help raise awareness of the importance of exercise, free pedometers will be given to the first 35 people to stop by. Attendees will learn about im-

portant health topics including: Diabetes mellitus (free blood glu-cose checks); exercise importance (free pedometer to first 35 attend-

ees); autism; osteoporosis; skin cancer (free sunscreen samples); breast cancer; vision and eyes; lupus; STDs; dangers of texting and driving; breast-feeding and nutrition and other health-related issues at the health fair. For more information, visit con-

tact Margaret Johnson at (772) 462-7571 or email [email protected].

Learn about health and wellness at IRSC Nursing Student Health Fair Oct. 29FOR YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS

1421

3

38 years of Heritage, Tradition,

Compassion, and Quality Service

*Valid for pre-need arrangements only*Available to families that do not already own property at Forest Hills

*One certificate per family or household

2001 SW Murphy Road, Palm City FL 34990

OCTOBER SPECIAL

CALL OR STOP BY TODAYFOR YOUR CERTIFICATE

$2,195.00 VALUECERTIFICATE OF CREDIT FOR A BURIAL RIGHT

IN PROMOTIONAL GARDEN

...Forest Hills Memorial Park

Experience the difference betweenOrdinary and Extraordinary at...

(772) 287-8484

Page 24: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

A24 • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS WWW.YOURVOICEWEEKLY.COM

TRADITION — From January 2010 to July 2012, Tom Nich-ols was the public information officer for the Port St. Lucie Police Department. He was the point person for the public and the me-dia and was the person The New York Times called for information about the Tyler Hadley murder case. “The New York Times came to

my office to talk about it,” he said. “I treated them like we treat our local media, upfront and hon-est. They got the same story as our local media.” In 2012, a new administration

took over at the police depart and positions were shifted. “They thought the PIO should

be someone of rank, like a ser-geant,” Nichols said. “I agree. I returned to patrol with the neigh-borhood policing bureau, back where I started. I enjoy what I do now.” Nichols, a New Jersey native,

was in college when he began

working at Sears and Macys. “Several of the people I worked

with in security were cops or retired cops,” he said. “I was 18 or 19 and I was intrigued by their stories. (Before,) I’d always want-ed to be a photographer.” Nichols discovered that the

hiring process for police officers in New Jersey was different from that in a state like Florida. “In New Jersey, you only get to

go to the Police Academy after you’ve been hired,” he said. “Here, if you can go to the academy at IRSC, you’re more marketable to law enforcement agencies be-cause they don’t have to pay (to send you.)” Nichols came to Florida in

1989 and worked at the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office for four years. He then went to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office and spent two year with the Juvenile Boot Camp. He was certified as a cor-rections officer, but on his own, went to the Police Academy for certification as a law enforcement officer as well. In 1995, he was hired by the Port St. Lucie Police Department. Next year will mark

his 20 anniversary there. Nichols served as a patrol officer

for four years and then spent a

Police officer reflects on nearly 20 years on forceShelley KoppelSTAFF WRITER

[email protected]

Photo provided by Tara Paolantonio

Tom Nichols

See NICHOLS page A26

1413

7

• Colds, flu, breathing problems• Strains, sprains, and fracture care• Workers comp accidents, drug testing• Children’s illnesses• Minor and severe cuts requiring stitches• Woman’s health issues, UTI, pregnancy test and STD testing• DOT physicals and Motor Vehicle Accidents www.tcurgentcare.com

Urgent & Family Care Primary Care1801 S.E. Hillmoor Dr

Suite A 109Port St. Lucie, FL772-800-7350

Monday-Friday 8-6 | Saturday 9-5 | Sunday 9-2

1801 S.E. Hillmoor DrSuite A 108

Port St. Lucie, FL772-800-7340

Monday-Friday 9-5

Tapaswini Trivedi, M.D.Family Practice

Jay Haskett, D.M.D. M.D.Family Practice

www.tcprimarycare.com

• Well Woman visits including PAP smears• High Blood pressure• Diabetes• Fatigue• Depression and anxiety• Male and Female Hormone replacement• General Wellness exams

1426

4

Page 25: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • A25TEXT THE EDITOR (772) 675-6330

1428

9

Full and Part Time • Excellent Benefits after 60 days Casual Fun environment

Exciting contests and eventsFlexible schedules to fit your lifestyles

Worldwide Career Opportunities • Paid TrainingImmediate positions available

1428

9

NEW LOCATION

NO

W OPEN IN

FREE ESTIMATES

18x18 Ceramic Tile

INSTALLEDReg. $3.99 Sq. Ft.

Includes Thin Setting Grout & Rip out of Old Carpet

Sq. Ft.$319

AFFORDABLE FLOORING

PSL Office

1602 Village Green Dr. PSL 214 Orange Ave - Downtown Ft. Pierce

Cell

Visit our New ShowroomHistoric Ft. PierceINSTALLED

Porcelain Tile

Sq. Ft.

398-1320201-1888

Wood Flooring

INSTALLED

STARTING @

Sq. Ft.$589

Lenny Agin • Tile Marble Over 25 Years In Business!

Shop at Home Service Available

Carpet Starting at $12.99 sq yd Installed

12mm Laminate Flooring Starting at $3.99 sq ft

Installed

Plush$17.99 sq. yd.

Installed

Made in the U.S.A.

Laminate$2.79

Installed w/premium paddingPrices good through 8/31/14

FLOORING STOREin St. Lucie Co.

VOTED #1

409-4117

$399

Licensed & Insured • PSL 4243. MCT MO3252 • SLC 26797

1428

7

MAKEOVER Sale!

We’ll Beat

Any Written

Estimate

Page 26: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

A26 • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS WWW.YOURVOICEWEEKLY.COM

year as a Port St. Lucie High School Resource Officer. “When school got out, some

of the resource officers took the summer off because it was hard to take time off during the school year,” he said. “I could go to the Criminal Investiga-tions Division, and I started working financial crimes. I did that for 10 years. I enjoyed it and it was challenging. Then I was looking for a change.” The positon of public informa-

tion officer opened and Nichols was appointed to the position by then-Chief Brian Reuther. It was a job with many highs and some challenges. “The high point was dealing

with the public and being able to inform the community of what was going on,” he said. “Some of the stories were funny and some very violent. It was good to tell the public that those were isolated incidents but that their police department had resolved them, that the po-lice department was out there relentlessly looking for those re-sponsible. That was rewarding.” The biggest challenge was the

phone. “At any given time, something

could happen, and the phone could ring at any time,” he said. “In the early hours after midnight, it could be the po-

lice department or the media. When the media call (late at night) they catch you off guard. I wouldn’t make a statement until I had the details. It was a good learning experience. In addition to his patrol

duties, Nichols is also a field training officer. “I have new hires with me

during certain phases of train-ing,” he said. “It’s rewarding. I try to be a role model and mentor to new hires, teaching a new officer the world of policing and how to be a police officer. I don’t use the word training.” Nichols found time to com-

plete a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts at Barry University, with a concentration in behav-ior science. When he’s not on the job, he

enjoys going to the gym and spending time with his daugh-ter, 11. He also works for Major League Baseball, authenticat-ing sports memorabilia. Major League Baseball has instituted a program to authenticate items removed from the field or signed by players. Nichols said that the city he

serves has changed a great deal. “The growth is the most ob-

vious thing,” he said. “It went from a small community to a city where people want to come to work and raise families. The most significant thing is our growth.”

NICHOLS from page A24

allow for early release of water before storms. I had written them up and the Board of Supervisors was aware of the needs. In 2012, Tropical Storm Isaac

hit St. Lucie West hard, and the gates performed very well. The two issues that I had reported in 2008 were reported again to the community and Board of Su-pervisors, and nothing has been done to correct them. St. Lucie West flooded and will flood again until these issues are addressed. Last month, I became aware of a

Park and Retention Pond project to be undertaken by the St. Lucie West Services District at a cost of between $5 million and $6 million. I am not opposed to this use, however, I believe it should be addressed in a referendum with the citizens of St. Lucie West. I also feel strongly that the two issues that have been open for over six years should be ad-dressed before any new projects are considered.

John ImperatoThe Cascades

LETTER from page A6

said there will be no dedicated source for local children’s pro-grams.“The average homeowner pays

$27 per year through its proper-ty bill,” he said. “No other entity in the community has the abil-ity to fund these programs. We currently fund 53 programs, of which 44 … receive 50 percent or more of their operating funds from the Children’s Services Council. Many of those programs will close or greatly reduce their capacity to serve children.”Some of those programs include

the Boys & Girls Clubs, the Av-enue D Boys Choir and the Big

Brothers Big Sisters program.“Also, every newborn in St.

Lucie County is eligible for a nurse home visit one week after delivery. This program checks on the health of the mother and the baby and answers any and all questions the new parents may have. The program along with increasing bonding has literally saved mother and baby lives,” Boyle said.“Being reauthorized would mean

that these programs and resourc-es for local families would contin-ue in St. Lucie County, and the success we have had in reducing infant mortality, child abuse and juvenile crime will also continue,” he said.

COUNCIL from page A20

1429

6

Thank youfor your support

ofTREASURE COAST

GUARDIANS FOR NEW FUTURESCHILD SUMMIT

SEPTEMBER 17-18, 2014

Page 27: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • A27TEXT THE EDITOR (772) 675-6330

1429

2

Page 28: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

A28 • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS WWW.YOURVOICEWEEKLY.COM

his injured counterparts could evacuate. As he continued the suppressive fire, Copas was killed when an artillery round hit his vehicle, according to his Medal of Honor citation.President Barack Obama award-

ed Copas and 23 others the Med-al of Honor posthumously March 18 at the White House.It’s important to have the nurs-

ing home named after a local hero, St. Lucie County Veterans Services Manager Wayne Teegar-din said.“We would, of course, love to

have the nursing home named after a local person,” he said.Teegardin said anyone can nom-

inate any one of the 16 eligible people. The criteria are that the person was a Florida resident, is deceased and is a Medal of Honor

recipient.“We will be in competition once

again with the entire state to have this named,” Teegardin said.Commissioner Frannie Hutchin-

son said it would be an honor to have the nursing home named after a local hero.“That to me would be just like

the icing on the cake - or the candles in this case. But, I feel like we got the icing already,” she said.St. Lucie County was awarded

the site for the state’s seventh veterans nursing home by Gov-ernor Rick Scott and his cabinet unanimously Sept. 23. The nursing home is planned to

be built on a 28.5-acre parcel in Tradition. The 120-bed facility will employ roughly 190 people. Scott and his cabinet will choose

who the site is named after by mid-December.

COPAS from page A3Granite Kitchen Countertop

Stainless Steel Sink

per sq. ft.w/selected

materialRestrictions

ApplyWith this YOUR VOICE Coupon. May not becombined with other offers. Exp. 10-31-14

with purchase of any kitchen With this YOUR VOICE Coupon. May not be combined with other offers Exp. 10-31-14

$2995 FREE

FREE ESTIMATES!

772-461-2749176 Naco Road

Ft. Pierce, FL 34946www.americanmarble —granite.com

• Licensed & Insured • Kitchen & Bath Design• Not a Sub Contracting Company• Remodeling Service

US 1 North 1.2 miles Past - Spunky’s

Surf Shop - Right on Naco Street

INSTALLED IN 7-10 DAYS

1420

3

on a lennox Comfort SystemIncludes... ✓ up to $1,700 Lennox rebate ✓ up to $1,930 utility rebate ✓ 10-year

parts & labor warranty (valued at $998)

Save $4,628

free second opinionsup to 12 months

0% financing available

(772) 905-2586EliteElectricAndAir.com

same day service... 24–7– 365 flat rate pricing... no surprises

trust... we’ve been earning it since 1988

FreeServICe Call

Cooling, Heating or Electrical

Never Expires!(772) 905-2586 EliteElectricAndAir.com

Valid with repair. See *

tune-uponlY $38

Guaranteed CoolIng or heatIng

No Breakdown, Money Back Guarantees(772) 905-2586 EliteElectricAndAir.com

New customers only please. No breakdown this season. Must be able tostart unit. Normal business hours only. See *

Valid on Lennox qualifying purchase. Maximum rebate for indoor, outdoor, control, iHarmony package and solar panels. Must be installed by 11/28/14. Some restrictions apply. Rebates, credits & financing vary by model. Financingwith approved credit. Minimum payments required. Interest accrues at time of purchase unless paid in full during promotional period. For regular term purchases, APR is based on US prime rate and is subject to change. 0% financingoptions up to 12 months. Monthly payments required. *All coupons must be presented at time of service. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Not valid on previous purchases. Existing residential only. Must be in service area.Expires 11/30/14. Electrical License: # EC13006036 AC License: # CAC1816433

upto

It’s time to save!

We will... √ Check refrigerant level √ Clean & chemicallytreat drain line, add algae tablets √ Lubricate moving

parts where necessary √ Completely seal unit air tight, re-place screws if missing √ Coil treatment for bad odors

and bacteria when accessible √ and much more

1421

1

Page 29: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • A29TEXT THE EDITOR (772) 675-6330

and County Resource developer Glenn Hen-derson wrote the extensive 611-page proposal to secure the nursing home.Henderson said it’s a relief to see so much

time and effort culminate into the state awarding the site to St. Lucie County. It was one of the most in-depth proposals he’s writ-ten, Henderson said.“I’ve done larger ones, but this one required

so much in the way of technical documenta-tion from the city and county, which resulted in us getting lots of data.“It was quite the effort to put this together,”

he said.Henderson said the state required 11 copies

to be submitted for consideration.“It was so big we couldn’t FedEx it. We drove

them over to Largo. You can imagine how much it was,” he said.Hutchinson named Wayne Teegardin, St.

Lucie County Veterans Services manager, as the other important figure she had helping her.“(Henderson) and I spent a lot of time togeth-

er working on this project,” Teegardin said. The two had scouted out other veterans

nursing homes, he said.“We went in there kind of incognito,” he said

with a laugh. “I had years of training … he did not.” All the efforts were to make sure the

200,000-plus veterans in the 75-mile radius the nursing home would serve have the care they need and deserve.“Our veterans have made the world a better

place,” Teegardin said.The residents played perhaps the most sig-

nificant role in the selection, said Al Carter, Florida Department of Veterans Affairs chair-

man.St. Lucie County began the selection process

ranked seventh out of 10 locations but quick-ly made up ground.“I have a duffel bag of mail from St. Lucie

County, including the emails,” Carter said, noting that only two of the 1,100 letters he received had anything bad to say about the nursing home.The nursing home is planned to be built on

a 28.5-acre parcel in Tradition, donated by Tradition Land Company.

“If it wasn’t for them, we wouldn’t be here today,” Hutchinson said.The state required a minimum of 28 acres

for the nursing home.The 120-bed facility will employ about 190

people. St. Lucie County was awarded the site for

the state’s seventh veterans nursing home by Governor Rick Scott and his cabinet unani-mously Sept. 23. Scott and his cabinet will choose a name for

the home in about two weeks.

HOME from page A1

Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographerDan Depagnier, chairman of the United Veterans of St. Lucie County, shakes hands with county commissioners Fran-nie Hutchinson, Kim Johnson, Chris Dzadovsky, Tod Mowery and Paula Lewis (not shown) following the recognition ceremony thanking all those involved in bringing the veterans nursing home to St. Lucie County.

“You never know what TREASURES you will find!

Friday, October 31st - 5:30pm - 8:00pmMartin County Sheriff’s Office

800 SE Monterey Road

Friday, October 31st - 6pm til candy is gone

PSL CIVIC CENTER

TRUNK OR TREAT

PSL FALL FUN FEST

ASK ABOUT OURFREE LAYAWAY PLAN

WE BUY AND SELL GOLD, SILVER,

DIAMONDS AND MORE!

Over 28 Years Serving Martin County

772-283-3660 25%OFF

Storewide(Excludes Rolex)

Limit 1 per customer with this coupon.

Cannot be combined with any other offer.

Expires 10/31/14

STUART2275 South Kanner Highway

(Corner of Monterey Rd. and Kanner Hwy. North of 7-Eleven)

772-335-1896“Kids Safe “Trick-or-Treat! Join US!”

PORT ST. LUCIE1168 SE Port St. Lucie Blvd.

(Corner of PSL and WestmorelandBy Bagel Brothers)

Page 30: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

A30 • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS WWW.YOURVOICEWEEKLY.COM

In a tight game, just about everything that could have gone wrong did for the Fort Pierce Central football team as they lost 34-24 to Mandarin (5-2), of Jack-sonville. Central (2-4) was undisciplined

with the ball, turning over the ball four times in its fourth straight loss of the season — the most Central has had since 2009, when it went 5-5, under former head coach Ed Geiger. Central had three fumbles and

two coming from junior quarter-back Jake Celidonio.Things looked fine early on for

Central, however, after taking the first four minutes and 30 seconds to put together a 13-play, 85-yard drive, capped off by a 2-yard run by Richard Betty, in which he dove over a couple of lineman to reach the end zone.On the next drive, the sloppy

play began. Celidonio threw an interception to Mandarin safety Anthony Brown. Otherwise, Ce-lidonio managed to have a solid game, passing, going 17 of 27 for 258 yards, a touchdown and the interception.Both teams traded field goals in

the second quarter, and Manda-rin added a touchdown on a 23-yard pass from quarterback Tyler Greenlee to wide receiver Mike Syrakis. Greenlee finished 11 of 25 for 111 yards, three touch-downs and an interception.Syrakis scored on a Greenlee

pass again in the third quarter, but Central answered with a 3-yard touchdown run from Just-

en Hodge, who finished with 83 yards on 18 carries.Mandarin added a field goal,

and Central got a big play on a 73-yard pass from Celidonio to Mike McInnis, who racked up 111 yards on five catches.That’s where the fun ended for

Central.Mandarin scored on its next two

drives to make it 34-24. During Mandarin’s last drive, Central head coach Josh Shaffer was ejected from the game after he got his second unsportsmanlike con-duct penalty. Then a fight broke out between several Mandarin and Central players with about four minutes left in the game.A few Central players left their

bench to get in on the scuffle.No one was suspended during

the game, but the Florida High School Athletic Association was expected to hand down suspen-sions later in the week.Central Defensive Coordinator

Charlie Matthews took over for Shaffer as head coach to finish out the game.“We made some mistakes, but

we just ask our players to play hard, and that’s all we can do,” he said.Matthews is expected to fill Shaf-

fer’s shoes in the team’s upcom-ing game against St. Lucie West Centennial, as Shaffer’s ejection carries a one-game suspension with it.

Central unable to overcome costly mistakesBrandon ZerisSTAFF WRITER

[email protected]

A few Central players left their bench to get in on the scuffle.No one was suspended during

the game, but the Florida High School Athletic Association was expected to hand down suspen-

sions later in the week.

772-337-6559*Call for detail all financing with approved credit

Visit adamsairconditioning.net for more specials

Facebook.com/adamsac

ADDITIONAL

10%OFFREPAIRS

For Military and Senior Citizens

• 7 DAYS A WEEK• ON TIME• A+ RATED• ALL BRANDS

1413

6

Up To

Maintenance - Repair - Installation Inspection - Ductwork - New System Sales

- Duct Cleaning - Air Quality Services - Dryer Vent Cleaning

Air ConditioningSystems

UP TO $3,500OFF NEW

Up to $3500 Off AirConditioning Systemsin Manufacturer’s andUtility Rebates

UP TO60 MONTHS

INTEREST*0%

772-388-4688

FREESERVICECALLLIMITEDTIME OFFER

With Repair

100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED!

Offers may not be combined. *With approved credit.

Expires 10/24/14

Offers may not be combined. Expires

10/24/14 *Residential Service Only

772-388-4688

DISCOUNT OFFICE FURNITURE 398-008510983 US HWY. 1 • PORT ST. LUCIE 14

147

Serving the Treasure Coast Since 1984

HOME & OFFICE

SAVE!NEW USEDDISCOUNT OFFICE FURNITURE

MON - FRI 8:30 am - 5:30 pmSat. 10 am - 4 pm • Sun. 10 am - 3 pm

Page 31: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • A31TEXT THE EDITOR (772) 675-6330

772-873-7048

FREE • FREE • FREEDeodorizer Sanitizer & Disinfectant

$35.95 Value with any service

Tile & Grout CleaningOriental Rugs

Two Man CrewsWe Move Furniture

All Truck Mounted UnitsLicensed & Insured

$8995

$6495

$3995

WHOLE HOUSE INCLUDES: Living Room

Dining Room, 3 Bedrooms and Hallway

3 ROOMSPECIAL

2 ROOM SPECIALLIVING ROOMDINING ROOM

(Great Room Equals 2 Rooms)SAVE $30.00 Must Present this YV Coupon

Wish FREE Sanitizer& Deodorizer

Must Present this YV Coupon

(Great Room Equals 2 Rooms)Must Present this YV Coupon

1429

0

$8995

$4995

$3995

39¢

SOFA & LOVE SEAT

DRYER VENTCLEANING

MATTRESSCLEANING

Tile & GroutSpecial

MUST PRESENT THIS YV COUPON

MUST PRESENT THIS YV COUPON

MUST PRESENT THIS YV COUPONGrouted & Sealed

Starting at...

Prevent House Fires

(Most Fabrics)Save $3000

Pet Urine

& Odor

Eliminator

SE HABLA ESPANOL • SAME DAY SERVICE • SINCE 1998

772-873-7048

FREE

SE HABLA ESPANOL • SAME DAY SERVICE • SINCE 1998

SIDEWALK CLEANINGwith any PRESSURE WASH CLEANING

Homes • WalkwaysGutters • Patios • Pool Decks

Model Homes • Wood/PVCFencing and Paver Cleaning

40¢

$139

$7995

$80

$249

POOLENCLOSURE

Starting at...

TWO CARDRIVEWAY

ROOF, HOUSEDRIVWAY

CLEANING

Any SingleFamily Home

3/2 andDriveway

S.F.

WITH THIS COUPON. CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER

CLEAN & SEAL

WITH THIS COUPON. CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER

WITH THIS COUPON. CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER

WITH THIS COUPON. CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER

WITH THIS COUPON. CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER

PAVERSCleaning

up to 750 SFWe willBEATAny WrittenEstimate

SAMEDAY

SERVICE

Starting at...

Page 32: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

A32 • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS WWW.YOURVOICEWEEKLY.COM

888.420.5828 | LangRealty.comPort St. Lucie O� ce 9700 Reserve Boulevard, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 | 772.467.1299

Connect on Google Plus facebook.com/langrealty twitter.com/langrealty

blog.langrealty.com youtube.com/langrealtytv

LangRealty.com

Goes Pink

!

ELEGANT POOL/SPA HOME WITH GOLF VIEWS!

3BDS/3.5BAS, great curb appeal, gardens,oversized master suite, two private guest suites

Kay Rodriguez 772-486-2126, June D’Angelo 772-979-0255

BEAUTIFULLY UPGRADED HOMEW/GOLF VIEWS

2br, 2ba PLUS Den home with upgrades galore.Large tiled lanai looking over St. James golf course.

Tom Farish 937-308-1188

LARGEST POOL HOME IN LAKE FOREST

Beautifully appointed 3/2/2 PLUS den shows like a model. Beautiful lake view. Michelle Agrusa 772 263 6131

BEDFORD PARK4/2/2 key west style home

Corner lot, with a lot of upgradesJenny Massey 772-985-6622

OPEN AND AIRY FLOOR PLANCharming 3 br/ 2 ba/ 2cg home complete with In-laid tile entry, beautiful moldings,

and backs to the preserve.Linda Olsinski 772-359-2227

UNIQUE HOME IN TOWN PARK Master suite AND one more bedroom and

bathroom downstairs! Plus 3 BRs upstairs! Complete with Impact Windows!

Ann Quinn 561-313-6708

FABULOUS GOLF AND WATER VIEWS!4 beds, 4.5 baths , library, formal living and dining,

plus family room, pool, spa, summer kitchen.Kay Rodriguez 772-486-2126, June D’Angelo 772-979-0255

.37 ACRE HOME SITE Rare Oakmont model featuring,

2 bedroom, 2.5 baths, plus a den.Moira Feely Rekus 772-626-7812

TOWN PARKBeautiful, like new home, 2 bedroom plus den.

Granite, Stainless Steel Appliances. Elise Danielian 772-418-2992, Linda MacCormack 812-0469

GOLF VIEWSherwood Model, impeccably maintained,

featuring an open floor plan, with a gorgeous kit, 18” diagonal tile, pool, spa & waterfall

Linda Olsinski 772-359-2227

COMPLETELY RENOVATED3ba, 2ba, Great Room floor plan

Granite, new fixtures, fans & brand new A/CMoira Feely Rekus 772-626-7812

LOVELY HOME ON 2 ACRES warm and inviting, with beautiful stone fronted

fireplace.Privacy with country club amenities.

Diane Gault 772-342-7455

THE LAKES Beautiful 3br, 3ba, open floor plan,

corner lot with fenced yard & lake viewsBrianne Fenton 772-708-4431;

Ann Quinn 561-313-6708;

TOWNHOME IN BEDFORD PARKOVER 2100 sq’ 3br plus den, 2.5ba CBS home. Metal

roof,granite countertops, tile in all living areas, Shows like a model home!

Becca Layne 772-224-6994

LAKE CHARLES – COURTYARD POOL HOME

Gorgeous 3/3/2 home on the lake, fully screenedpatio deck, upgrades galore.

Joe McDuffee 772-529-5245S.

SHOWS LIKE A MODEL HOME!!!Beautifully appointed 2 bd + den, 2 bath

Pool, granite, s/s, furniture neg.Linda MacCormack 772-812-0469,

Elise Danielian 772-418-2992

LAKE CHARLES 2/2/2Great location. 24hr manned gate w/comm pool,

tennis, fishing 21x12 scr/cvrd tile patio, accordion shutters. Immaculate,

Joe McDuffee 772-529-5245

STUNNING CUSTOM HOME WITH GOLF VIEWS

4br, 4.5ba plus den, large bonus room and a 3cg.Beautifully upgraded throughout. Screened pool & Spa.

Moira Feely Rekus 772-626-7812

NICELY APPOINTED CBS HOME 4br, upgraded eat-in kitchen w/SS appls, granite,

300sq ‘ screened lanai, fenced yard w/room for pool.Lucy Clore 772-579-3438

CHARMING WITH POOL AND SPAGreenbrier! 3 beds, 2 baths, formal dining,

granite, newly paintedKay Rodriguez 772-486-2126, June D’angelo 772-979-0255

GOLF & WATER VIEWSLovely 3br, 2ba home, screened lanai

overlooking water & expansive golf views Daine Gault 772-342-7455

BETTER THAN NEW TOWN PARK. New in 2013 with plenty of extras; 3br, lrg screened patio, fenced yard for pet of pool,

Tony Reagan 772-333-0025; Ryan Reagan 561-308-0807

POOL HOME – LAKE CHARLES3br, 3ba, courtyard with 2cg. 1br, 1ba in Guest House

Pool with spa, in screened courtyard. Kay Rodriguez 772-486-2126, June D’Angelo 772-979-0255

BEAUTIFUL POOL HOME 4br, 2 1/2ba, situated on a large .46 acre lot

with lots of privacy and lush landscaping. Linda MacCormack 772-812-0469,

Elise Danielian 418-2992

SOLD SOLD SOLD

SOLD

SOLD SOLD SOLD

SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD

SOLD SOLD SOLD

SANDPIPER

SANDPIPER

PGA VILLAGE

PGA VILLAGE

PGA VILLAGE

PGA VILLAGE

TRADITION

PGA VILLAGE

PGA VILLAGE

PGA VILLAGE

TRADITION

C.C. ESTATES

CORNER LOT

ST. LUCIE WEST

PGA VILLAGE

ST. JAMES G.C

ST. LUCIE WEST

PAAR ESTATES

ST. JAMES G.C

ST. LUCIE WEST

TRADITION

ST. JAMES G.C

TRADITION

TRADITION

TRADITION

ST. LUCIE WESTSOLD SOLD

4/2.2/2 OVER 3100 SQ’ CBS HOME on 1/2 acre lot, completely redone w/gourmet

kitchen, heated pool + spa. Entertainers delight!Michelle Agrusa 772-263-6131

SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD

SOLD SOLD

SOLD SOLD

888.378.0547 | LangRealty.comPort St. Lucie O� ce 8305 Holley Tree Trail, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 | 772.467.1299

Connect on Google Plus facebook.com/langrealty twitter.com/langrealty blog.langrealty.com youtube.com/langrealtytv Connect on Google Plus facebook.com/langrealty twitter.com/langrealty Connect on Google Plus facebook.com/langrealty twitter.com/langrealty

Treasure Coast Featured Properties

Go

es P

ink

!

1415

9

Call the Leading Specialists to Sell Your Home

Page 33: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

ST. LUCIE WEST

YOUR INDEPENDENT LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERFRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2014

fun,festivities

foodST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION

SECTION

VERO BEACH — Ray Roder-ick, director, choreographer and co-writer of the musical, “The Bikinis,’’ is from Illinois. He didn’t see the ocean until he went to New Jersey with his wife, actress

Karen Quackenbush. “She’s a Jersey girl and went

to the Jersey shore every sum-mer,’ he said. “She took me, and I thought it was unbelievable. It was great way to grow up. In school, you get pigeon-holed, but when everyone comes to the beach in the summer, they get to rewrite themselves.” “The Bikinis,” which will be

presented at the Riverside The-atre Oct. 28-Nov. 16, marries Roderick’s fascination with the shore with the impact of the tran-sistor radio and the music that was the soundtrack of life in the 1960s and ‘70s. Based on a true story, the musical, written with James Hindman, tells the story of The Bikinis, a girl group from New Jersey that reunites after

20 years to raise money to save the Sandy Shores Mobile Home Beach resort in Florida from a developer. It features songs like, “It’s in His Kiss,” Yellow Pol-ka-Dot Bikini,” “Heat Wave,” “Un-der the Boardwalk,” “When Will I be Loved,” “I’m Every Woman” and “I Will Survive.”

Shelley KoppelSTAFF WRITER

[email protected]

Show spotlights girl groups and great music

Photo courtesy of Diane Sobolewski‘The Bikinis,’ a musical by Ray Roderick and James Hindman that celebrates the coming-of-age of a girl group from the 1960s and 1970s, will be presented at the Riverside Theatre Oct. 28-Nov. 16.

See BIKINI page B3

SUNDAYBRUNCHSERVED FROM

10AM - 2PM

5 NightsA Week

Tues - Sat• On Our Patio

Text WESTEND to 49675 • Family Owned & Operated • Support Your Local Merchants

1419

7

DINNER SPECIALS4pm to Close

Early Bird Specials from $13.95

www.pslwestendgrill.com772-343-1146

1680 St. Lucie West Blvd., Port St. Lucie (Across from Walmart)

Fresh Seafood, Chicken, Beef, Pasta, & More. Choice of Potato, Vegetable & Dessert of the day

Available 4:00pm~6:00pm (Must be Seated by 6pm)

Tuesdays & ThursdaysSAVE $20

When you Bring your own Bottle of Wine to Dinner (No Corking Fee)

Gift Certificates

Always Available

Page 34: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

B2 • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS WWW.YOURVOICEWEEKLY.COM

Clubbin’Tuesdays

TGI Fridays. Poker night, 6-9 p.m., 1775 N.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For infor-mation, call (772) 343-1981.

Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub $9 Shepherd’s Pies. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Luc-ie. For more information, call (772) 785-6202.

WednesdaysTin Fish (East) Trivia, 6:30 p.m., 327 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie For more informa-tion, call (772) 879-3900.

Vine & Barley Live music. 6 p.m.-10 p.m. 1680 S.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 446-7550.

ThursdaysTGI Fridays Karaoke 9 p.m.-midnight. 1775 N.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 343-1981.

Tin Fish (East) Live music. 6 p.m.-close, 327 S.E. Port St. Luc-ie Blvd., Port St. Lucie For more information, call (772) 879-3900. Good Times (West) Thirsty Thursdays 10 p.m.-2 a.m.,2096 N.W. Courtyard Circle, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 878-8844. Rinelli’s Yellow Tail Restau-rant Bike night every Thurs-day, weather permitting. 101 N. Second St., Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 466-5474.

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) 343-1146.

City Limits Sports BarKaraoke 9 p.m.-2 a.m., 900 S.W.

Gatlin Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 336-8201.

FridaysTin Fish (East) Live music. 6 p.m.-9 p.m., 327 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie For more information, call (772) 879-3900.

Bogey’s and Stogeys Karaoke 8 p.m.-2 a.m., 1032 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 337-7778.

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 mu-sic 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.

The Original Tiki Bar Live mu-sic after 5 p.m., 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 461-0880.

Live entertainment at V’s Town Tavern 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 970 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie

See CLUBBIN’ page B3

101 2nd Street, The Corner of Orange Ave. and 2nd Street www.RinellisYellowTail.com

772.466.5474 1416

5

WEEKEND BREAKFAST SPECIALS!

A Fabulous Breakfast

Complimented with a Bloody Mary or

Mimosa or any of your Favorite

Beverages. Sat. 8am - 11am Sun. 8am - Noon

EVERY THURS.NIGHT

Join us for

Bike Night!

LAST FRIDAYOF EVERY MONTH

Classic Car Show

SEASON SPECIALS!

50% OFFFREE

Just For CouplesDinner for 2

$35

Buy one dinner entree and get the second of equal or lesser value for

50% off. Expires 10-24-14

Buy one lunch or dinner entree and get the second of equal or lesser value

for FREE. Expires 10-24-14

FRIDAY & SATURDAYMONDAY - THURSDAYLunch orDinner

with bottle of wineMon. & Wed6pm - 9pm

DINNER

1420

5

BIGGEST NEWS INOUR 25 YEAR HISTORY!!!

PROUDLY SERVING:

TRADITION SQUARE

STUART772-345-177010350 SW Village

Center Drive 772-872-6558 40 SE Ocean Blvd. (Next to the Courthouse)

• GLUTEN-FREE • DAIRY-FREE• SOY-FREE • EGG-FREE • ALL NATURAL

Sunday Home Delivery (Tradition, FL)Finally Enjoy Breakfast In Bed Sunday Mornings!

www.SundayBagelBrothers.com

UPS Shipping Everywhere In USAGuaranteed Fresh & Delicious Or Your Money Back!

www.GoBagelBrothers.com

Place Order Online For In-Store Pick-upIn A Hurry? Skip the Line and Go Straight to the Front!

www.BagelBrothersofNY.com

Along With Our Famous, Award Winning BagelsWe Now Offer 100% Gluten-Free Bagels and 3 Exciting

New Ways to Order!

Your 1st Order! Enter Coupon Code “YOURVOICE” at checkout. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

LIMITED TIME: Save 15% OFF

1420

5

Fun, Casually Elegant Waterfront Dining

HolidayGift CardsAvailable

Come by Sea! 1/4 Mile, North of Mile

Marker 224 1423

5

1401 NE Indian River DriveJensen Beach - Midway between Jensen Beach Causeway and East Ocean Blvd.

772-781-5136www.dolphinbar.com

SUNDAY BRUNCHOmelet, Waffle & Egg Stations

Full Lunch Menu & Daily SpecialsServed 11:00 am - 2:30pm

Don’t forget our “Create Your Own Bloody Mary Bar”

Page 35: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • B3TEXT THE EDITOR (772) 675-6330

“‘The Bikinis’ ” is a celebration of a particular time in the jour-ney of music,” Roderick said. “What was exciting to me is that there are other shows that are girl-group oriented, but they are about specific times and places, and they’re silly, fluffy stuff that always is with young women. This is a coming-of-age story about a group of girls who become best friends, and we see them come of age in the 1960s into the 1970s. As they come of age, the country comes of age and is changing. The music re-flected that. It was on the radio, and we were all listening to ba-sically the same things. It was a very different journey from now, with the Internet and down-loads, where, if you like some-thing, you get it. The beauty is that rock ‘n’ roll changed every year. What did we sing, and why did we sing it?” In “The Bikinis,” which fea-

tures Quackenbush as one of the singers, someone has dis-covered an old recording made by the group. “Two of the girls, sisters, are

there at the park to raise money for legal fees,” Roderick said. “There is tension between the sisters because one wants to sell, and the other wants to stay. Their best friends from the

Jersey shore are there in Flor-ida visiting. They haven’t been together for 20 years.” The girls, now mature women,

sing the songs that helped them win the Belmar Beach Talent Show in the summer of ’64. “My interest was to have them

sung, not by kids, but by people who knew why they were sung in the first place, why they were worth hearing. There is a look at what it means to their personal journey. They may mean more now than they did.” While there is what Roderick

calls “bubble gum music” and a tribute to the beach movies of Annette Funicello and Frankie Avalon, the show also has heart. “I wanted to create a reality,”

he said. “It’s got a real soul. It’s a love story between women coming of age together. They’re 50 and still coming of age, al-ways still growing up. They dis-cover what they mean to each other. They come back to what really matters to them and learn something about living life. An adult coming-of-age story is a lovely thing.” The Riverside Theatre, 3250

Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, presents “The Bikinis,” from Oct. 28-Nov. 16 on the Stark Stage. Tickets start at $35. Call the box office at (772) 231-6990 or visit the website, www.riversi-detheatre.com.

BIKINIS from page B1

West. For more information, call (772) 800-3239.

Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub Live music. $3 Smithwicks draft and $5 Carbombs. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-6202.

Karaoke and Dancing at the St. Lucie Elks Lodge 7 p.m. until whenever. Fish Fry and more served until 8 p.m. 343 Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie, Fla. 34983. For more information, call Terry at (772) 344-9465. SaturdaysVine & Barley Live music. 8 p.m.-midnight. 1680 S.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 446-7550.

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.

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.

Tin Fish (East) Live music. 6 p.m.-close, 327 S.E. Port St. Luc-ie Blvd., Port St. Lucie For more information, call (772) 879-3900. City Limits Sports Bar Live music or DJ 9 p.m.-2 a.m., 900 S.W. Gatlin Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 336-8201.

Shindig Irish Restaurant & PubLive music 9:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. $3 Harp Draft & $4 Irish Apples. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more informa-tion, call (772) 785-6202.

The Original Tiki Bar Live mu-sic after 5 p.m., 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 461-0880. SundaysLive entertainment at V’s Town Tavern 4-8 p.m. Bottomless Bloody Marys and Mimosas, 970 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 800-3239.

Bogey’s and Stogeys Karaoke 10 p.m.-2 a.m., 1032 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 337-7778.

CLUBBIN’ from page B2

See CLUBBIN’ page B5

An epic adventure of beguiling musical beauty

American country music singer-songwriter

AN EVENING WITH

Lorrianna ColozzoEXCERPTS FROMEXCERPTS FROMEXCERPTS FROM

STARRINGSTARRINGSTARRING

Carmen, La Bohème, La Traviata, Turandot, Madame Butterfly, Gianni Schicchi

LyricTheatre.com 772-286-7827H I S T O R I C D O W N T O W N S T U A R TLoveDecember 1st 5:00PM & 8:00PM December 2nd 7:00PM

November 14th 7:00PM November 20th & 21st 8:00PM

1429

4

Page 36: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

B4 • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS WWW.YOURVOICEWEEKLY.COM

ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Sun-dancers Radio Control Club was founded in 1988. Two of the founding fathers, Larry Olsen and Gary Ballard are still members. The first flying was done on a street near Becker Road and I-95. Over the next few years, the flying sites have been the roads of the Atlantic Gulf Communities Corp. South of Midway road and the

new Strazzulla Field about two miles west of 1-95 off of Indrio Road. Strazzulla Field is used by many flyers from the Vero Beach to Fort Pierce area while Stuart, Jensen Beach and Port St. Lucie flyers continue to use the area off of Midway Road. In 2001, the city of Port St Lucie allowed the club to use the Midway field located off Blanton Road in North West

Port St. Lucie. This was the main field until 2010, when the club obtained the Germany Canal field from the county. In the last four years, the club has expanded the field to include a 1,000-foot car dirt track with jumps and turns, an oval car track for practice runs, and a lake for boats races and float planes. The Club is now in three national organizations: Golden member of the Acade-my of Model Aeronautics (AMA), Remotely Operated Auto Racers (ROAR) and North American Mod-el Boat Association (NAMBA).Sundancers will host a ra-

dio-controlled car event (Dirt Burner) on Oct. 24-25 and a ra-dio-controlled helicopter event on Nov. 1-2 at Germany Canal field. Visitors are always welcome. For more information about the

club, visit the website at sundanc-ersrc.org.

Learn about the Sundancers Radio Control Club

FOR YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS

Serving Lunch & Dinner 7 Days a Week

Sunset Menu $1595 per person(Must be seated by 5:30pm)

includes: choice of house or Cesar Salad or Soup and choice of Main Course

Authentic Italian Cuisine and Event Planning

Happy HourEveryday • 11am-6pm

2 for 1 House Wine,Domestic Beer & Wells

1417

1

Live Entertainment

St. Lucie West • 9501 Reserve Blvd. 772-464-8988

Ronnie Incitti DJ Joe

Friday Oct 17th Saturday Oct 18th

Bottle Shock

1707 NW St. Lucie West Blvd Suite 186 (Next to Panera’s)

772-224-2317

WINE TASTING FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24TH 5-7PM

Mon - Sat 9-8pm

Sun 11-3pm

Buy any 6 Bottles of Wine get

10% OFF* with this coupon

Gift Baskets Back!

DAILY SPECIALSFRESH-MADE

CRAB CAKES NOW AVAILABLE!

MICHAELOWNER/OPERATOR

1420

6

NEW!

MEADTry samples of ourCrab Cakes at the

wine tasting!*Sale items not included

For a $5.00 donation, enjoy a fun wine tasting experienceTo benefit HANDS of St. Lucie County, a non-profit clinic serving the un-insured adults of St Lucie County. Wine tasting, raffles

and more will support HANDS, a local 501(c) 3 non-profit.

Its Back!

Papaya Brillat Savarin from

France

1422

0

Hours: Sun - Thurs 4-10 Fri & Sat 4-11

343-81801347 NW St. Lucie West Blvd.

Port St. Lucie • FL 34986

Saint Lucie West’s Premier Seafood Restaurant

Proudly Serving Saint Lucie West for 15 Years

Look for us on Facebook

2 Dinners

7 Days 4-5:30pm

includes soup or salad

& a non-alcoholic

beverage

$24.95

4-6 pm7 days a week

Apps$5Happy Hour &

All Day Sun. at the barWell Drinks $3.00House Wine $4.50Drafts Miller Lite

& Yuengling $2.004-6 All Week in Dining Room

for

$2.00Rolling RockAll Day Long!

Friday - New England HaddockSaturday - Prime Rib

Page 37: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • B5TEXT THE EDITOR (772) 675-6330

The Original Tiki Bar Live mu-sic after 4 p.m., 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 461-0880.

Shindig Irish Restaurant & PubFree-to-play No limit Texas Hold ‘em Poker tournaments. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Luc-ie. For more information, call (772) 785-6202.

Events:Friday, October 17

Live Rock & Roll at Good Times Bar (East) 9 p.m. 21 and up. No cover. 9144 S. Federal Highway, Port St. Lucie. For more informa-tion, call (772) 337-3546.

Fridays After Dark with DJ Jay Dee at Good Times West. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 21 and up. Drink specials. Dress to impress. No cover. 2096 N.W. Courtyard Circle, St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 878-8844.

Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub$3 Smithwick drafts and $5 car-bombs. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-6202.

Saturday, October 18

Live entertainment at V’s Town Tavern 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 970 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 800-3239.

Seductive Saturdays at Flavors Restaurant and Lounge. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ladies get in free all night and ladies in groups of five get a free bottle. 529 N.W. Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 807-1585.

Ladies Night at 2nd Street Bistro. 9 p.m. Ladies well drinks and domestic drafts are $1. Shots of Purple MF and Sex on the Beach are $2. 122 North St., Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 293-9191.

Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub$3 Harp drafts and $4 Irish apples. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-6202.

Sunday, October 19The Original Tiki Bar Reggae Sunday featuring 23 Trees. 3 p.m. 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 461-0880.

Tuesday, October 21DJ at Flavors Restaurant and Lounge. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 18 and up. Ladies free until 11 p.m.

Drink specials. 529 N.W. Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 807-1585.

Sexy Tuesdays at Tesoro Night-club Ladies 18 and up. Guys 21 and up. Drink specials. Ladies drink free until 11 p.m. $2 drinks until midnight. $5 Jager Bombs. 7159 S. Federal Highway, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (954) 559-7186.

Wednesday, October 22Four Play Wednesdays at Good Times West. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Music by DJ Jay Dee. 21 and up. No cover. Dress to impress. 2096 N.W. Courtyard Circle, St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 878-8844.

Ladies Night at Superplay USA 9 p.m.-midnight. Ladies bowl (shoes included), play laser tag and/or mini golf for free. Guys can do the same for $12. 1600 N.W. Courtyard Circle, St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 408-5800.

Tropical Wednesdays at Good Times West. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 21 and up Music by DJ Lenny C. No cover. Salsa, merengue, bachata, reggaeton, house and Top 40. 2096 N.W. Courtyard Circle, Port St. Lucie. For more information,

call (772) 878-8844.

Thursday, October 23Ladies Night at V’s Town Tav-ern 7 p.m.-midnight. Drink specials for ladies. 970 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 800-3239.

Ladies Love Thursdays at Te-soro Nightclub 21 and up. $3 domestic drinks until midnight, $7 margaritas, $3 well drinks un-til 11 p.m. Ladies in free all night and drink free until 11 p.m. 7159 S. Federal Highway, Port St. Luc-ie. For more information, call (772) 626-2425.

Ladies Night at the St. Lucie Inn 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. $1 well drinks, $1 drafts and $2 wines from 11 p.m.-midnight. Music by DJ Ozmosys and DJ Quake, playing dance music all night. 2101 N. Dixie Highway, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 464-1326.

Irresistible Thursdays at Good Times West 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 21 and up. No cover. Drink spe-cials. Dress to impress. Playing ‘80s, ‘90s and top 40 mash-ups all night. 2096 N.W. Courtyard Circle, St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 878-8844.

CLUBBIN’ from page B3

1429

5

Page 38: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

B6 • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS WWW.YOURVOICEWEEKLY.COM

Community CalendarFriday, October 17

Friday Matinee: The Giant Behemoth at St. Lucie County Library, 2 p.m. (1959) Drama/Horror, starring Gene Evans and John Turner. Marine atomic tests cause changes in the ocean resulting in radiation and the resurrection of a dormant dino-saur that threatens London.80 minutes, Warner Brothers, not rated. All events are open to the public and offered at no charge. Anyone younger than thirteen who would like to attend a film rated PG-13 must have a permission slip signed by a parent or guardian. Permission slips will be available at the front desk on the first floor beginning October 1st. Movies are shown in the first floor meeting room.101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 462-2787.

Rivernights at Rivergate at Veteran’s Park at Rivergate, 5 to 8 p.m. The theme is “Ribs on the

River.” A tranquil and relaxing evening is planned, overlooking the St. Lucie River. There will be live music and a cash bar with food available for purchase: half rack of St. Louis ribs with mac ‘n cheese, baked beans and a roll for $10. St. Lucie River Cruises will also be offering 30 minute river tours for just $10 (price includes one specialty drink). Veterans Park at Rivergate 2200 S.E. Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Port St. Lucie Fla. 34952. For more information, call (772) 878-2277.

Food Truck Invasion at Tradi-tion Square. 5-9 p.m. Visit and join a big picnic in front of Tra-dition Town Hall while enjoying food from a number of vendors. Food is cooked to order fresh. For more information, call (305) 612-7779 or visit foodtruckinva-sion.com

High School Football: St. Lucie West Centennial v. Fort Pierce Central 7 p.m. at South County Regional Sports Complex 560 N.W. University Blvd, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 462-1522.

Saturday, October 18Community Market Sale at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. There will be ven-dors selling locally grown fruit and vegetables, plus homemade crafts and wares from local busi-nesses. This is an opportunity to help support local farmers, mer-chants and economy. Admission and parking are free. Civic Cen-ter 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie. For information on how to become a vendor or other info, call Jaclynn Gazdacko at (772) 807-4470.

Fall Festival at Renaissance Charter School, 2 – 6 p.m. Carnival games, pony rides and a pie eating contest are sched-

uled. There will also be raffles, a cake walk and a variety of things to eat and drink. The school is inviting the families of Tradition and local businesses to join them. Renaissance Char-ter School, 10900 SW Tradition Parkway, Port St. Lucie, Fla. 34987.

Casey N Spaz Comedy at Port St. Lucie Civic Center. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and show starts at 8:30 p.m. Comedian to be announced. Cash bar and munchies are available. Tick-ets: $12 in advance, $15 at the door; preferred, up-front seating $15 per person (sold in advance only). Civic Center 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie. For more informa-tion, call (772) 807-4499.

Sunday, October 19

See CALENDAR page B8

772.466.44292739 S. US Hwy 1 • Ft. Pierce

UNDER

NEW OWNERSHIP

ANTIQUES • COLLECTABLES • GALLERY

Hours:10am-5pm

7 Days a Week

1422

1

Germany Canal Road Field

A five dollar per car parking donation to the club will be appreciated.

Open ToThe Public!

Food & Beverages Available

More information at www.sundancersrc.org

SUNDANCERS RADIO CONTROL CAR

Florida Dirt Burner Series

Driving Instructions: From I-95 west on Rte 70 Turn left on Carlton Rd Turn right on to Germany Canal Rd

At second bend in the road turn in field access road GPS Address 7901 Germany Canal Rd, Port St Lucie, FL 34957

1427

1

Contact: Tim Mullins 772-359-2466

FRI, SAT & SUN

OCT. 24, 25, 26

Page 39: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • B7TEXT THE EDITOR (772) 675-6330

TRUNK OR TREAT PONY RIDES

BOUNCE HOUSES & SLIDES GREAT FOOD

477 SW Cashmere Blvd. Port St. Lucie | (772) 879-6326 | sunlightcc.org

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 | 3-6PM

ULTIMATE PETTING ZOO

RIBBON CUTTING @ 4PM | BUILDING TOURS EVERY 15 MINUTES

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 199:15 & 11:00 AM

1422

7

Page 40: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

B8 • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS WWW.YOURVOICEWEEKLY.COM

Kayak Rental at Savannas Park and Campground. 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Kayaks will be available throughout for rent. Cost: $5 per hour, $15 for four hours, $20 for eight hours. Savannas Park and Campground 1400 Midway Road, Fort Pierce. For more information, call 772-464-7855. Treasure Coast RC Scale Boat Club meets every Sunday morn-ing. For more information, visit tcrcboaters.org

Monday, October 20Line Dancing at the Walton Community Center, 7 – 9 p.m. Walton Community Center, 11090 Ridge Avenue, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call Lisa Grose at (772) 370-1732.

Tuesday, October 21Feeding Frenzy Tours at the St. Lucie County Aquarium fea-turing the Smithsonian. 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Join the underwa-ter residents enjoy their morn-ing meal. A volunteer or staff member will provide information on the exhibit’s daily menu, as well as share stories and pro-vide insight on what makes the constantly changing ecosystems so unique. Free with paid ad-

mission. 420 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 461-FISH.

St. Lucie County Commis-sion regular meeting at Coun-ty Commission Chambers, 9 a.m. 2300 Virginia Avenue Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 462-1400.

Wednesday, October 22PSL Botanical Gardens Jazz and Blues Night at the Bo-tanical Gardens. 6:30 – 9 p.m. Listen to the sounds of the Fort Pierce Jazz and Blues Society indoors at the Gardens every other Wednesday night. Gener-al admission is $5. Children 12 and under are admitted for free. Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens 2410 S.E. Westmoreland Blvd. Port St. Lucie FL 34952. For more information, call (772) 873-6312.

Thursday, October 23Kayak Rental at Savannas Park and Campground. 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Kayaks will be available throughout for rent. Cost: $5 per hour, $15 for four hours, $20 for eight hours. Savannas Park and Campground 1400 Midway Road, Fort Pierce. For more information, call 772-464-7855.

CALENDAR from page B6

Tel. (772) 340 - 1600 or (800) 382 - 0058

Open Monday thru Friday

9:30am to 5:30pm closed 1-2pm for lunch

Saturday 9:30am - 1:30pm

FLA Seller of Travel Reg. No. ST38360

SLW Cruises, Tours & More 1680 St. Lucie Blvd. Suite 103

Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986

10 Night Ultimate Caribbean Cruise

Sailing Round Trip Fort Lauderdale Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

Basseterre, St. Kitts Bridgetown, Barbados

Roseau, Dominica Philipsburg, St. Maarten

Mar. 27 - Apr. 6, 2015 $75 Onboard Credit Per Cabin

$1229 pp Inside Cabin $1599 pp Balcony Cabin

Complete Rates Include Transportation, Cruise Fare, Port Charges & Gov. Fees.

Ship Registry: Malta & Ecuador

CALL US NOW TO BOOK YOUR CRUISE! Please Feel Welcome To Come By And Say Hello. We Promise That Our 25 Years On The Treasure Coast Will Serve You Well In All Your Travel Needs.

PLEASE VISIT US AT www.slwcruisestoursandmore.com

OR LIKE US ON FACEBOOK AT www.facebook.com/slwcruisestoursandmore

St. Lucie West Cruises, Tours & More ¡Se Habla Español!

Too Many Cruises To Choose Alaska - Hawaii/Mexico - Mediterranean

Canada/New England - Bermuda Asia - South America - Australia

Eastern Caribbean - Western Caribbean Southern Caribbean

Explore Your World With Four Exceptional Offers:

Book an ocean view room or above on select January 2015 - April 2016 cruises and receive all four offers *:

1 FREE Beverage Package Bonus offers for Suites: 2 FREE Pinnacle Grill Dinner $300 OBC/Cabin & FREE 3 FREE or Reduced 3rd/4th fares Canaletto dinner 4 50% Reduced Deposit *Restrictions Apply

We Will Design A Full And Complete Travel Plan For You.

A Party Of 1,2, Or 200+. Where To Go? How To Go?

Where To Stay?

Who And When To Tip, Or To Not Tip At All.

All Prices Are Per Person And Double Occupancy

Unless Otherwise Noted. Prices Subject

To Availability.

“No Hidden Extras.”

10 Night Hawaiian Island Hopper Cruise

Sailing Ensenada to Honolulu Hilo, Hawaii / Kailua Kona, Hawaii Lahaina, Maui / Kauai, Nawiliwili 2 Night Post Stay In Honolulu

May 14 - 26, 2015 $75 Onboard Credit Per Cabin $2499 pp Inside Cabin $2729 pp Oceanview Cabin $3659pp Balcony Cabin

Complete Rates Include Transportation, Airfare, Transfers, Hotel, Cruise Fare,

Port Charges & Gov. Fees. Reg. Bahamas

DEAL IS ON NOW CALL US FOR A

COMPLETE LIST OF SAILING DATES

Celebrity 7 Night Caribbean Cruise* For Two

Proceeds Benefit Christmas House

Charities Toys For Children

$10 Per Ticket OR $50 For A Book Of 6 Drawing Is December 22, 2014 At St. Lucie West Cruises, Tours & More

Buy Your Tickets By Calling Debra (772) 340-1600

OR Stop By To Get Your Tickets *Restrictions Apply

ALASKA PRESENTATION A Must See If Interested

In Alaska Travel October 18, 2014 At 10:00AM

St. Bernadette Church 350 NW California Blvd.

PSL, FL 34986

JOIN US FOR A

Live Performance By Alaska Experts (The Alaska Myth Busters) Exquisite Film Footage (Alaska and the Yukon) Useful Trip Planning Advice

No Charge - Door Prizes Reservation Required Up To 100 Guests Call Debra To Register At 772-340-1600

Or Stop By Our Office To Register!

1422

3

1427

3

wwwEatatGoldenBear.com

772-242-18272625 S. US 1 • Fort Pierce

Simply Delicious

In our pursuit of being an eco-friendly operation, our team at the Golden Bear Restaurant Group is well educated in organic standards. We can assure our customers we have done our research. We work with vendors that are eco-friendly and have the same outlook we have for our environment and community.

Our poultry and meat products are raised without antibiotics or hormones, all of our cooking oils are free of any trans fats and our teas are organic, as well as our produce. Our appliance and kitchen equipment are energy efficient. Our systems to recycle cardboard and paper contribute to lower green- house gases and harmful landfill. Golden Bear Restaurant Group requires our food and beverage vendors to provide government documentation certifying their license are legitimate and current. Our vendors also practice humane treatment in raising livestock, which are vegetarian fed. At each Golden Bear Restaurant, all chemicals, cleaning supplies and detergents are green products.

We are doing our part for our environment and community, making better and greener, one Golden Bear at a time.

Golden BearA Certified

Eco-Friendly Restaurant

Page 41: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • B9TEXT THE EDITOR (772) 675-6330

ST. LUCIE WEST — Only the best for supporters of HANDS, an organization that helps provide medical services to low-income resi-dents of St. Lucie County: Fine Italian wines provided by Silvia Mininni of Old Bridge, Inc. (usually only avail-able at high end restau-rants) will be taste-tested from 5-7 p.m. on Oct. 24 at Bottle Shock. Michael Ayzenberg,

owner of the popu-lar wine boutique next to Panera Bread in St. Lucie West, is hopeful this will be his best tasting, yet. Featured Old Bridge wines from the Tuscany, Friuli and other regions all over

Italy will be enjoyed with pasta, cheeses, sweets and samples of Tausha’s Seafood in Port Salerno. Entry to the Italian Wine-Tast-

ing is $5 per person and includes the magnif-

icent wines, along with one entry into

the raffle of your choice. Raffle items include a three-liter bottle of Betto Super Tuscan wine valued at $300 and donated by Silvia Mininni, art, an enter-tainment bas-

ket and more. Additional raffle

tickets will be sold for three for $5.

Bottle Shock is located at 1707 NW St.

Lucie West Blvd. in St. Lucie West. For additional information, call Michael at (772) 224-2317 or Sydney at (772) 263-2926.

Bottle Shock hosting wine-tasting event to help HANDS

FOR YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS

Country Club Plaza • 3868 SE Dixie Hwy., Stuart 772-781-1133

Hours: Tues. - Fri. 10am - 5:00pm www.DiamondsbyTerry.com www.diamondtearoom.com

Diamond Tea Room & Bistro

For Those Special or Not So Special Occasions

Six Course High English all day Wine, Sangria and Champagne available

Through the years many of you have experienced Terry’s legendary food. Now come enjoy our impeccable

service in a charming atmosphere like no

other. The Diamond Tea Room & Bistro is available for your

special occasions or luncheon.

Our ever-changing menu includes Soups, Salads,

Lobster Bisque, Pizza, Crab Cakes, Caprese Ristoto Funghi, Salmon, Boston Lobster Cakes and more!

1414

3

The Only “Authentic” English Tea Room on the Treasure Coast.

1418

5

Page 42: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

B10 • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS WWW.YOURVOICEWEEKLY.COM

ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Read-ing like an alphabet of infectious diseases, chikungunya, dengue, Ebola and enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) are unwelcomed guests who have either arrived or are making their way toward the community. The Centers for Dis-ease Control and Prevention and other numerous medical sources warn that these viruses may be under-recognized in the Unit-ed States. Why is it difficult to make a correct diagnoses upon an initial doctor visit? Because at the beginning of an infection, symptoms are often nonspecif-ic. And, without a proper diag-nosis, appropriate precautions aren’t taken, sometimes with dire consequences. Chikungunya, dengue, Ebola

and EV-D68 are not new diseas-es. Ebola has existed in sub-Sa-haran Africa for nearly four decades. Chikungunya, which was described in Tanzania in

1952, had outbreaks contained to Africa and Asia. Prevalent in the Caribbean and Americas since arriving in late 2013, more than 650,000 cases have been reported. Although in existence for centuries, dengue did not spread until the middle of the 20th century. Even then, it was limited to the Philippines and Thailand. Today it is endemic in Asia, the Americas, Africa and the Caribbean, infecting as many as 100 million people annually, World Health Organization offi-cials said. EV-D68 is a respiratory illness

that dates back to 1962. This once rare enterovirus has spread rapidly across the United States and has infected hundreds, if not thousands, of children. While most people who contract EV-D68 will only have mild symp-toms of a low-grade fever and runny nose, others have been hospitalized with acute respira-tory problems and even paralysis

Chikungunya, Dengue, Ebola and EV-D68: Physicians Immediate Care Alerts Treasure Coast Residents

FOR YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS

See VIRUSES page B11

HeadacheRetro-orbital painMuscle and/or joint painNausea and vomiting Diarrhea (rare for those with dengue)RashWeaknessSore throatMild bleeding

Runny noseLow-grade feverWheezing and difficulty breathing

Symptoms of Chikungunya, Dengue and Ebola

Symptoms of EV-D68

The 60’s Musical B

each PartyB

OCT 28 – NOV 16

CREATED & WRITTEN BY RAY RODERICK & JAMES HINDMANMUSIC ARRANGEMENTS BY JOSEPH BAKER

ADDITIONAL MUSIC & LYRICS BY JOSEPH BAKER & RAY RODERICK

FOR LifeWin Tickets

BUY TICKETS BEFORE OCT 18TH

FOR A CHANCE TO

GUEST SERVICES: 772-231-6990 RiversideTheatre.com

Featuring Over 30 Classic Hits!

1416

6

• Belly Clams • Clam Strips • Sea Scallops • Dolphin

• Grouper • Salmon • Paella • Lobster Roll • Fish & Chips

• Salads • Sandwiches • Ipswich Steamer Clams/ Steamed Virgina Clams • Soft-Shell Crabs

• Beer & Wine Available

962 SW St. Lucie West Blvd 860 S. Federal Hwy. Stuart

4595 Northlake Blvd.Palm Beach Gardens

772-871-5533

Colossal Lump Crab Roll

Maine Lobster Roll

Belly Clam Roll

reg. $16

reg. $18

reg. $14

With Fries or Lola’s Salad. With this coupon.

Not valid with other offers. Expires 10-24-14

Includes Fries or side saladWith this coupon.

Not valid with other offers. Expires 10-24-14

Lola’s Salad or FriesWith this coupon.

Not valid with other offers. Expires 10-24-14

$14.50

$16$12.50

WWW.LOLASSEAFOOD.COM

Open 7 Days A Week • Lunch & Dinner

Chef Owned

SEAFOOD EATERY

1419

8

www.jazzsociety.org email: [email protected] office: 772-460-JAZZ (5299)

PSL Botanical Gardens 2410 Westmoreland Blvd, PSL (Wed’s*)6:30 - 9:30 PM • $5 Cover, Members $4

• Oct. 22• Nov. 5 • 19 (resumes• Dec. 3 • 17 (Note: No jam on Dec. 31, New Yr’s Eve)

Sunrise Theatre’s BLACK BOX 117 S 2nd St, Ft Pierce • Full Bar avail.7 - 10 PM • $6 Cover, Members $5 (Tues’s)

• Oct. 28 • Nov. 4 • 11 • 18 • 25 (resumes weekly) • Dec. 2 • 9 • 16 • 23 • 30

Have Some Fun! Don’t stay home ... Get out ... Experience the Big Band era! For just $11 ($10 members), on October 28, come out to

the Black Box to enjoy FDO – The Big Swingin’ Band – live.

Ongoing Jazz Jams

Need a Pianist? A Guitarist? A Duo?... A Trio? Quartet? ...How ‘bout a 17-piece Big Band?

Pick up the phone and call the society at 772-460-jazz when considering music for

your next event. You’ll be glad that you did!

*biweekly)

4.79x6.3 VOICE Oct 17.indd 1 10/6/14 3:12 PM

1421

4

Page 43: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • B11TEXT THE EDITOR (772) 675-6330

in their extremities. Those who are at greatest risk are children and teenagers, especially if they have asthma. What has changed in our en-

vironment that these diseases have appeared on our doorstep? In one word, travel. Patients exhibiting cold and

flu-like symptoms need to be questioned regarding their travel history. While chikungunya and dengue are mosquito-borne ill-nesses, those who have traveled to countries where these diseas-es are prevalent can bring home more than souvenirs. Then, too, Florida now plays host to these particular mosquitos and viruses as well. Those at risk of contract-ing Ebola is usually limited to family, close friends and health-care workers who have been in direct contact with an infected person’s blood or other bodily fluids, including tears. With EV-D68, it has been likely that most children infected with this virus weren’t tested for it, and proper precautions not taken. Physicians Immediate Care,

the largest provider of ambula-tory and urgent health care on the Treasure Coast, has devel-oped algorithms that its staff has

adopted, says Kenneth J. Pal-estrant, M.D., CEO and Medical Director. “Healthcare professionals

should familiarize themselves with symptoms of chikungun-ya, dengue, Ebola and EV-D68 and routinely ask patients about recent travel,” Palestrant said. “Correct and early diag-nosis is the best way to treat and contain the spread of these viruses.” Physicians Immediate Care

operates five clinics located in St. Lucie and Martin counties that offer convenient hours seven days a week. No appointment is needed.

Physicians Immediate Care is an award-winning urgent care provider that offers a cost ef-fective alternative to emergency rooms and doctor›s offices. Well-known for its patient satisfaction and outstanding team of health care providers, Physicians Im-mediate Care has five convenient locations and are open seven days a week. Physicians Imme-diate Care also offers employers professional services for workers compensation, routine exams, and drug testing. For additional information, call

(888) 274-9113, or visit their website at www.immedcare.com.

VIRUSES from page B10 “Healthcare professionals should familiarize themselves with symptoms of

chikungunya, dengue, Ebola and EV-D68 and routinely ask patients about recent travel.

Correct and early diagnosis is the best way to treat and contain the spread of

these viruses.”

Kenneth J. Palestrant, M.D. CEO and Medical Director

Physicians Immediate Care

www.shopattraditions.com

2014

TRA DITION

GR

EE N M A R

KE

T

at the Landing at tradition

on sundays Listed 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.SeptemberSeptember 7September 14September 21September 28

OctoberOctober 5October 12October 19October 26

NovemberNovember 2November 9November 16 November 23 November 30

DecemberDecember 7December 14 December 21

Event subject to change without notice.

10824 SW Village ParkwayPort St. Lucie, FL 34987

1418

7

TR A DI T I ON

GR

E

E N M A R

KE

T

September 7September 14

November 2November 9

Featuring pairings by Tutto Fresco’s Chef Pasquale LaMar and a wonderful assortment of wines sponsored by Premier Beverages.

P R E S E N T S

Harvest Wine &DineMonday, October 20th, 20146:00-9:00 p.m.

Event Location: Tutto Fresco Located In Saint Lucie West9501 Reserve Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

$35 per person

Proceeds to benefit the Roseann Gregory Cancer Foundation

We’ll have Raffles and 50/50

For Tickets go to www.RoseannGregory.org

S A V E T H E D A T E

Roseann Gregory Cancer Foundation, Inc. is a Non-Profit 501(c)(3), tax exempt organization. Contributions to the Roseann Gregory Cancer Foundation, Inc. are deductible for federal income tax purposes.The registration issued by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Servicesfor The Roseann Gregory Cancer Foundation, Inc is CH36228. The Roseann Gregory Cancer Foundation, Inc has not contracted a professional solicitor. 100% of your contribution is received by The Roseann Gregory Cancer Foundation, Inc.

A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

Sponsored by

1419

3

Or mail check to: The Roseann Gregory Cancer Foundation,PO Box 880785, Port St. Lucie, FL 34988

or call 1-800- 689-6043 for additional information.

1427

2

Page 44: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

B12 • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS WWW.YOURVOICEWEEKLY.COM

ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The St. Lucie County Cooperative Ex-tension, in conjunction with the Manatee Observation and Edu-cation Center and Adams Ranch are “Buggin’ Out on a Bat-tas-tic Night with Nature at Adams Ranch” on Wednesday, Oct. 29, starting at 6:30 p.m. During this event, Erin Cartmill, education coordinator for the Manatee Center, along with Ken Gioeli and Anita Neal, UF/IFAS St. Lucie County Extension agents, and the Adams family will guide you on a search for life after dark. Have you ever wondered what

kind of bats and bugs live in Florida? What kind of bugs do bats eat? Are insects and bats dangerous to humans? Meet at Adams Ranch for an informative bat chat with guest speaker Ken Gioeli, University of Florida/St. Lucie County Extension Natural Resource agent. Learn about this fascinating, beautiful, misunder-

stood mammal that is an essen-tial part of a healthy ecosystem. Participants will also learn about our nocturnal insects. Anita Neal will be sharing information about insects and the important role they play in the environment. As the sun sets, the group will travel into onto the Adam’s Ranch prop-erty, located at 26003 Orange Ave., Fort Pierce, in search of life after dark. Gioeli will bring along bat detectors and night vision goggles in the quest to discover these nocturnal creatures. Neal will be on hand to identify in-sects. Program registration fees are

$20 per person for non-members and $15 per person for Manatee Center members. Pre-registra-tion and payment is required and spaces are limited. To re-serve space, call Erin at (772) 466-1600, Ext. 3337 (phones are routed through FPUA). This event is organized by the Manatee Cen-ter. Please do not contact Adams Ranch directly about this event.

‘Buggin’ Out on a Bat-tastic night with nature at Adams Ranch

FOR YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS

$32..Before 11am$27.....After 11am$22.......After 3 PM1600 SOUTH 3RD ST., FORT PIERCEFor More information or to Schedule Your Tee Time 772-465-8110

From US1, turn East on Ohio Ave., Directly behind TD Bank

CURRENTRATES

1415

4

NEW CARTS

ARE HERE!

(All Rates Include Cart and Tax)

St. Lucie County Men & Women’s Senior Amateur

Golf Championships 2014

• 36-Holes of Championship Golf with Cart• Lunch on Sunday • Unlimited Range Balls

• Contests • Prizes

Saturday & Sunday

November 1 & 2, 2014

Entry Deadline Oct 17, 2014no refunds after deadline

$125 per playerCall Fairwinds for details

772-462-2722

Sponsored By 4400 Fairwinds driveFt. Pierce, FL

1419

5

1421

6

NOW AVAILABLE! LIMITED OPENINGS

9 Hole Facility Designed by

“Joe Lee”

8735 S Ocean Country Club • Jensen BeachLocated on Hutchinson Island, 3 miles south of the Power Plant (Closed Mondays)

229-2739Island Dunes

Country Club

Weekly Men’s & Ladies Tournaments

Join our Ladies Golf Association Take lessons from PGA/LPGA Professional, Kathy Cassese

SEASONAL GOLF MEMBERSHIPS$80000 Single + tax $120000 Family + tax

B&G_2014DealerAdTemplate_4C.pdf 1 3/25/14 6:10 PM

1423

3

At Champion Golf Carts, an authorized Club Car dealer, we knowthat buying a vehicle is an exhilarating event, and we’re doing all we can to refine the ownership experience.

Club Car recently rewarded our efforts by naming us a prestigious Black& Gold Dealer. Initiated in 2013, this distinction is currently held by 50 of the company’s 600 authorized dealers and distributors. It means we exceed Club Car’s most demanding standards, day in and day out.

And it means you’ll get the service and support you deserve. We’vestruck gold. Mine it.

Champion Golf Carts4219 SW Martin HighwayPalm City, Florida 34990

(772) 283-1107www.ChampionGolfCarts.Clubcarddealer.com

CHAMPION GOLF CARTSEARNS THE CLUB CAR BLACK & GOLD

PARTNER DESIGNATION.

Page 45: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • B13TEXT THE EDITOR (772) 675-6330

CLUES ACROSS 1. Pottery brand 6. Contemporary hit radio 9. Tatouhou 13. Modeled 14. Whale ship captain 15. On _ __ with 16. Dirty fossil fuel 17. The same 18. Wealthy 19. Actress Baranski 21. Bangladesh’s capital, old 22. Gross receipts 23. Runs PCs 24. Yukon Territory 25. Angry 28. Have the ability to 29. City of light 31. Person from U.K. (abbr.) 33. Helper 36. Walking steps 38. Cablegram (abbr.) 39. Slang for famous person 41. Skin cancers 44. Body fluids 45. More dry 46. Roman seven 48. Actress Farrow 49. 1st Lady of Song’s

initials 51. Disorderly crowd 52. Less in spanish 54. Br. broad valleys 56. Good Wife’s Julianna 60. Expression of annoy-

ance 61. Blocks 62. 4840 square yards 63. The culminating point 64. Hit an unreturned serve 65. Excessively fat 66. Scorch the surface of 67. Dekaliter

68. Ruhr River city CLUES DOWN 1. Prevents harm to young 2. Children’s tale bear 3. Eskers 4. Small food stores 5. -__, denotes past 6 .Mentums 7. Gadoid fish 8. Rainbow effect 9. Live in or on hosts 10. Long narrative poem 11. Informal term for tobacco

(Br.) 12. One who has attained

nirvana 14. One who estranges 17. Collection of maps 20. Pouchlike structure 21. Simple column 23. Constitution Hall org. 25. Apple notebook com-

puter

26. Biblical Syria 27. Cuts into small pieces 29. Talked profusely 30. Hawthorne’s city 32. Takes readings from

other distant instruments 34. 13th Hebrew letter 35. Filippo __, Saint 37. Gulf of, in the Aegean 40. Bleat 42. A bird’s beak 43. Performs a song 47. Note of hand 49. Icelandic poems 50. Ludicrous, empty show 52. Peter Pan illustrator

Attwell 53. Broad, flat stones 55. Tibetan Buddhist teacher 56. Mire and mud 57. Frozen drinks 58. Irish Gaelic 59. Viewed with the eyes 61. Blackguard 65. Olde English

CROSSWORD

1417

9

SUDOKU

1418

0

1423

9

Single Members can play UNLIMITED GOLF

Golf Cart, Handicap and Tax included!

Only $4995

We have Annual Memberships for Everyone….

Got a golf group looking for a new club?Join The Evergreen Club with your group and save 10% on each

membership.That’s up to $1,000 in savings for each member.

Your Private Golf Get‐Away…..

Call us today at 772‐286‐2111

Family Membership $4650Single $3750Young Professionals (49 & Under) $2950Many flexible cart options to choose from.

to book your preview round and see for your self why The Evergreen Club is your perfect golf‐get‐away.www.theevergreenclub.com

SINGLE UNLIMITED

GOLF MEMBERSHIPS

Page 46: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

B14 • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS WWW.YOURVOICEWEEKLY.COM

BUYING • SELLING

Call 772-201-5229Jason Coley, Realtor

1415

5

1416

0

WHY PAY 6% COMMISSIONTO SELL YOUR HOME?

SOLDFREE

CMA and Consultation

✓ Un-parallel Marketing✓ Buyers ready to buy today✓ Port Saint Lucie expert

Marixa MedinaLicensed REALTOR

Hablo Espanol

Call Me for Appointment Today772-497-4054

Advertised commission structure of 4.5% is for limited time only and subject to change without notice. It does not apply to short sales or Foreclosure/bank owned transactions. Offer expires April 30th, 2014. Equal opportunity housing. Metro Realty Corp., all rights reserved, 2014.

✓ We take care of everything from A through Z.✓ We negotiate to bring the highest possible value for your home

SAVE THOUSANDS!FULL

BROKERAGESERVICE FOROnly4.5%

MISCELLANEOUS

DIRECTV starting at $24.95/mo. Free 3-Months of HBO, starz, SHOWTIME & CINEMAX FREE RECEIVER Upgrade! 2014 NFL Sunday Ticket Included with Se-lect Packages. Some exclusions apply - Call for details 1-800-557-7210

*DISH SPECIAL!* $19.99/month. FREE 6-Room HD-DVR, FREE Premium Movie Channels, FREE iPad mini, and FREE Next-Day Installation. Call: 888-942-4826

DISH TV Retailer. Starting at $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) & High Speed Internet starting at $14.95/month (where available.) SAVE! Ask About SAME DAY Installation! CALL Now! 1-800-438-8168

Do you Take Cialis/ Viagra? There’s an Herbal Alterative that’s Safe/ Effective. VigorCare For Men the perfect alternative to other products, with similar results. 60 Pills /99.00 plus S &H 1-888-886-1041, herbalrem-edieslive.com

Every baby deserves a healthy start. Join more than a million people walking and raising mon-ey to support the March of Dimes. The walk starts at marchforba-bies.org.

MOBILE HOME ROOF SPE-CIALIST Free Inspections LIC/INS CCC1327406. All Florida Weatherproofing & Construction. 1-877-572-1019 allfloridaroofs.com

SUPPORT our service members, veterans and their families in their time of need. For more informa-tion visit the Fisher House web-site at www.fisherhouse.org

SERVICES/Miscellaneous

ABORTION NOT AN OPTION? CONSIDER ADOPTION - It’s A Wonderful Choice! Choose your family. Living, Medical, Counseling Expenses Paid. Call Florida Attorney Ellen Kaplan (FBN0875228) 1-877-341-1309

DIVORCE $50 - $240* Covers Children, Debts, Name Change, Etc….Only One Signature Re-quired! *Excludes govt. fees! Local & In-State Phone number: 1-800-522-6000 Extn. 300 Baylor & Associates Get Lightning Fast High Speed

Internet. AT&T U-Verse® Plans starting at $14.95/mo! BUNDLE & save more with AT&T Internet+-Phone+TV. CALL NOW. Offers End Soon! 800-681-9755

1-SIGNATURE DIVORCE OR MISSING SPOUSE DIVORCE! (Starting at $65) Children/ prop-erty okay! Also Evictions and Wills! All Florida Since 1992. Court Documents, Inc. Free Info! 1-800-973-6698

ADOPTION Give your baby a loving, fi-nancially secure family. Living expenses paid. Call Attorney Charlotte Danciu 28 years ex-perience. 1-800-395-5449 www.adoption-surrogacy.com FL Bar # 307084

1-888-ADOPTION (236-7846) Choose a loving family for your baby Living & medical expens-es paid. Lic #100032352 www.americanadoptions.com Ameri-can Adoptions of Florida

DREAM VACATION!!!!Starting at $399+Tax Including 2 Adults 4d/3n- ORLANDO, FL 4d/3n- LAS VEGAS, NV 4d/3n- HAWAII 4d/3n- JAMAICA NO Timeshare Tour Required! Call: (888)288-2454

EDUCATION/ INSTRUCTION

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TRAINEES NEEDED! Become a Certified Microsoft Office Profes-sional! NO EXPERIENCE NEED-ED! Online training gets you job ready ASAP! HS Diploma/GED & PC/Internet needed! 1-888-212-5888

AVIATION MAINTENANCE / AVIONICS NOW TRAINING PILOTS! Financial aid if quali-fied. Job placement assistance. Call National Aviation Academy! FAA Approved. Classes Starting Soon! 1-800-659-2080 NAA.edu

AVIATION MANUFACTURING CAREERS start here with hands on training for FAA certification. Financial aid if qualified – Job placement assistance. Call Avia-tion Institute of Maintenance 866-314-6283.

MEDICAL BILLING TRAINEES NEEDED! Become a Medical Office Assistant! No Experience Needed! Online training can get you job ready! HS Diploma/GED & PC/internet needed! 1-888-

374-7294

FINANCIAL

Are you in BIG trouble with the IRS? Stop wage & bank levies, liens & audits, unfiled tax returns, payroll issues, & resolve tax debt FAST. Seen on CNN. A BBB. Call 1-800-990-3193

Reduce Your Past Tax Bill by as much as 75 Percent. Stop Levies, Liens and Wage Garnishments. Call The Tax DR Now to see if you Qualify 1-800-507-9492

FOR SALE

HAVANESE PUPPIES - AKC, Breeding Havanese since 1996. Home raised. Best health guar-antee. Hand delivered to your home. 262-993-0460. www.No-ahsLittleArk.com

KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate Roach-es-Guaranteed. No Mess, Odor-less, Long Lasting Available: Ace Hardware, Farm & Feed Stores, The Home Depot, homedepot.com

HELP WANTED

GREAT MONEY FROM HOME! With Our Free Mailer Program Live Operators On Duty Now 1-800-707-1810 Ex 401 Or Visit www.pacificbrochures.com

TIMESHARE OPC POSITIONS Hilton Head Island. East coast’s #1 island destination! Housing to experienced OPC’s! Sign on Bonus! Over 25,000 produced in past 3 years! Call JIM 843-247-1941

SURROGATE MOTHER NEEDED Please help us have our baby! Generous Compensation Paid. Call Attorney Charlotte Danciu 1-800-395-5449 www.adop-tion-surrogacy.com FL Bar # 307084

REAL ESTATE

COUNTRY ACREAGE S.C. - By Owner 5+ acres. Gently rolling, partly wooded, nice homesite near Lake Marion S.C. $19,900. OWNER FINANCING! Call owner 803-473-7125

NORTH CAROLINA MOUN-TAINS! Fall & Winter vacations! Cabins, Condos, Homes. Pets welcome! Nightly, Weekly & Monthly. Best rates. Boone, Ban-

ner Elk, Blowing Rock. Foscoe Rentals 1-800-723-7341 www.foscoerentals.com

$2,000 moves you in – No Credit Necessary – Owner Financing Over 100 fixer uppers available in the state. Go to: Investment-propertiesondemand.com (352) 414-1862, Len.

NORTH CAROLINA - BANNER ELK10 Acre tract adjoining National Forest. Huge panoramic views of Grandfather Mountain. Access to 2 Lakes & 9 parks! Taking a loss at $49,900. 1-877-717-5263 ext692

AUTOMOBILES

CASH FOR CARS All Cars/Trucks Wanted. Running or Not! Top Dollar Paid. We Come To You! Any Make/Model. Call For Instant Offer: 1-800-871-9638

*CASH TODAY* We’ll Buy Any Car (Any Condition) + Free Same-Day Removal. Best Cash Offer Guaranteed! Call For FREE Quote: 1-877-926-1403

CASH FOR CARS! We Buy ANY Car, Truck or Van! Running or Not. Get a FREE Top Dollar INSTANT Offer NOW! 1-800-558-1097 We’re Local!

HEALTH/MEDICAL

Canada Drug Center es tu mejor opcion para ordenar medica-mentos seguros y economicos. Nuestros servicios de farmacia con licencia Canadiense e Inter-nacional te proveeran con ahor-ros de hasta el 75 en todas las medicinas que necesites. Llama ahora al 1-800-261-2368 y obten $10 de descuento con tu primer orden ademas de envio gratuito.

Canada Drug Center is your choice for safe and affordable medications. Our licensed Ca-nadian mail order pharmacy will provide you with savings of up to 90 percent on all your medication needs. Call today 1-800-749-6515, for $10.00 off your first prescription and free shipping.

Attention VIAGRA 100MG/ CIALIS 20mg, 40 Pills + 4/free, for only-$99! No Prescrip-tion needed! Discreet Shipping. Call Now 888-800-1280

RETIREMENT APARTMENTS, ALL INCLUSIVE. Meals, trans-portation, activities daily. Short Leases. Monthly specials! Call (866) 338-2607

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA FROM HOME. 6 - 8 weeks. AC-CREDITED. Get A Future! FREE Brochure. 1-800-264-8330. Ben-jamin Franklin HS www.diploma-fromhome.com

CARS/TRUCKS WANTED! Top $$$$$ PAID! Running or Not, All Years, Makes, Models. Free Tow-ing! We’re Local! 7 Days/Week. Call Toll Free: 1-888-416-2330

GET CASH TODAY for any car/truck. I will buy your car today. Any Condition. Call 1-800-864-5796 or www.carbuyguy.com

Need Car Insurance? Lowest Down Payment - Canceled? State Letter/SR71? Accidents? Tickets? DUI? Instant Coverage! www.InsureACar.com Toll-Free 1-888-358-0908

VIAGRA 100MG and CIALIS 20mg! 40 Pills + 10 FREE. SPE-CIAL $99.00 100% guaranteed. FREE Shipping! 24/7 CALL NOW! 1-888-223-8818

“Viagra 100mg or CIALIS 20mg 40 tabs + 10 FREE! All for $99 including Shipping! Discreet, Fast Shipping. 1-888-836-0780”

Start Immediately! Great money from home with our FREE mailer program. LIVE operators avail-able now! 866-780-0580 ext.110 or visit www.pacificbrochures.com

WORK AT HOME!! $570/WEEK-LY** ASSEMBLING CHRIST-MAS DECORATIONS + GREAT MONEY with our HOME MAILER PROGRAM + HOME TYPING PROGRAM. PT/FT. www.Help-WantedWork.com

Frac Sand Owner Operators Needed Immediately in Texas! Requires tractor, blower, pneu-matic trailer. Sting Services Pays 80%...Unlimited Work 214-250-1985

AIRLINE MANUFACTURING CA-REERS Start Here – Get trained as FAA certified Aviation Techni-cian. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assis-tance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 888-686-1704

Bundle & Save on your TV, Inter-net, Phone!!! Call Bundle Deals NOW Compare all Companies, Packages and Prices! Call 1-888-986-3957 TODAY!

Get Lightning Fast High Speed Internet. AT&T U-Verse Plans starting at $14.95/mo! BUNDLE & save more with AT&T Internet+-Phone+TV. CALL NOW. Offers End Soon! 855-980-5126

Make a Connection. Real People, Flirty Chat. Meet singles right now! Call LiveLinks. Try it FREE. Call NOW: Call 1-877-737-9447 18+

“Viagra Users! Viagra 100mg/Cialis 20mg 44 Pills only $99.00. No prescription Needed! Discreet Shipping. Call Today 1-800-213-6202. Save, Save, Save!”

CASH FOR CARS: All Cars/Trucks Wanted. Running or Not! Top Dollar Paid. We Come To You! Any Make/Model. Call For Instant Offer: 1-800-864-5960

WANTED JAPANESE MOTOR-CYCLES 1967-1982 ONLY KAWASAKI Z1-900, KZ900, KZ1000, Z1R, KZ1000MKII, W1-650, H1-500, H2-750, S1-250, S2-350, S3-400 Suzuki, GS400, GT380, Honda CB750 (1969-1976) CASH. 1-800-772-1142, 1-310-721-0726 [email protected]

Cash for unexpired DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! Free Shipping, Best Prices & 24 hr payment! Call 1-855-440-4001 www.TestStrip-Search.com.

HERO MILES - to find out more about how you can help our ser-vice members, veterans and their families in their time of need, visit the Fisher House website at www.fisherhouse.org

CLASSIFIEDS

NATIONAL CLASSIFIEDS

1417

8

MARKETPLACE

YOURYOUR MARKETPLACE14

182

SLW PGA CCE - President CoveJust Listed 3/2/2 Shows

Great $139,500. Amanda Stagg 772-979-1110

Keller Williams Realtor

2002 Chevy Impala LS$36,000 Miles, Original owner

Fully loaded, Run great, Cold ACAsking $6000 OBO

352-874-2806

Popular Pizzeria - Reduced$52,000 Family Owned

Urgent - Daniel J. Taddeo P.A.772-380-3250

Kurzweil SP76Stage Piano - $395

Great working condition(772) 528-4220

WhiteMarshReserve.com

Call:(772) 878-3703Fax: (772) 343-7287www.repolicpa.com

1421

9

Michael R. Repoli, CPA, EA

INCOME TAXES.ROOT CANAL.

Fortunately, we can help with themore painful of the two.

Call: 772-878-3703 FAX: 772-343-7287 • www.repolicpa.com

1421

914

224

PRIVATE CAR SERVICETO

SEA & AIRPORTS

STAR PERSONAL TRANSPORTATIONLEAVE THE DRIVING TO US!

772-405-7377www.starpersonaltransportation.com

PROFESSIONAL, AFFORDABLE & ON TIME!

Environmental Pest Solutions Inc.

$99 Special*

1423

7 Whitefly TreatmentFertilizing

Turf Maintenance *standard residential lot

772-370-9484Licensed & Insured

6 Month Pest Free Guarantee

Page 47: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • B15TEXT THE EDITOR (772) 675-6330

FINANCING AVAILABLE

1.9%

SE HABLA ESPAÑOLASK FOR GEORGE PAPPALARDO

772-461-4800DyerAuto.com

DyerAuto.comSHOP ONLINE 24/7

4200 U.S. 1, FORT PIERCE 772-461-4800

PRICES PLUS TAX, TAG & DALER FEE

DYER CHEVROLET OF FORT PIERCE

Open Sunday 11am-5pm

OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION

WE SERVICE VIRTUALLY ALL MAKE & MODELS EXPERIENCE THE DYER “SERVICE DIFFERENCE” TODAY!

$29.86 INCLUDESOIL CHANGETIRE ROTATION

PLUS…FREE MULTI-POINT INSPECTIONFREE CAR WASH

Most cars and light trucks, includes up to 5 quarts of conventional motor oil, plus tax & shop fees. HD vehicles and specialty oils additional. Must present coupon. Cannot combine with any other offers. Offers expire 10/31/14.

Our Service Department Is Now Open Saturdays 8:30am-2:30pm

BRAND NEW 2014 CHEVY

1500 LT REG CABSILVERADO 1500STK#3T4234, CONVIENENCE PACKAGEMSRP…$35,220

*ALL PRICES PLUS TAX, TAG & $599 DEALER FEE. FINAL SALE PRICES BASED ON TRADE IN OF 99 OR NEWER GM VEHICLE OR 99 OR NEWER NON GM VEHICLE. OFFERS INCLUDE ALL APPLICABLE REBATES INCLUDING USAA PRIVATE OFFER. ALL VEHICLES SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. MUST QUALIFY AND BE APPROVED THROUGH ALLY FINANCIAL. OFFERS SUBJECT TO MANUFACTURERS

INCENTIVE CHANGES. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMMISIONS. PICTURES FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. OFFERS END 10/31/14.

DYERSALEPRICE

OVER$8,000 OFF

MSRP!

CHEVY TRUCK MONTH RETURNS AT DYER! STOP BY TODAY & SAVE!

BRAND NEW 2014 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500STK#1T4502, ALL STAR PACKAGEMSRP…$39820

DYERSALEPRICE

$29,902 DYERSALEPRICE

$33,361OVER

$9,900 OFF MSRP! OVER $8,800 OFF MSRP!

LT DBL CAB

BRAND NEW 2014 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500STK#3T4158, SPORT PACKAGEMSRP…$42,190

LT CREW CAB

$27,132*

* *

CHEVY TRUCK MONTHCONTINUES!

2013 CHEVY

MALIBU

$16,991STK#3P298, FULL POWER

2014 CHEVY

EQUINOX LTSTK#3P300, FULL POWER

$22,991

2014 CHEVY

SILVERADO 2500 HD 4X4STK#3P288, DIESEL, FULL POWER

& MORE!

$42,993

2014 CHEVY

SILVERADO LT CREW CABSTK#3P291, FULL POWER

$28,993

2014 GMC

TERRAIN SLE

$23,991STK#3P301, FULL POWER

2014 CHEVY

CRUZE LTSTK#3P295, FULL POWER

$15,991

STK#3P285A, CLEAN & LOW MILES

2004 CHEVY

TRAILBLAZER LT

$8,991STK#3T4165A, ECONOMICAL &

GOOD MILES

2006 CHEVY

SILVERADO 1500

$9,991

FALL SAVINGS SPECTACULAR

STK#3T4281A, FULL POWER & ECONOMICAL

2010 TOYOTA

YARIS

$10,991

STK#3C4236A, ROOMY& ECONOMICAL

2014 DODGE

GRAND CARAVAN

$19,991STK#3P277, LEATHER

& MORE

2012 BUICK

ENCLAVE

$27,993

STK#3P308, FULL POWER& ECONOMICAL

2012 CHEVY

CRUZE

$13,991

1429

3

Page 48: Stluciewest 10 17 2014

B16 • OCTOBER 17, 2014 • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS WWW.YOURVOICEWEEKLY.COM

1427

0

Come join us on the beach!Hear how to stop All Aboard Florida

by your local State and Federal politicians

10 am - NoonListen to music by

Mixed Notes and Mystic SteelSaturday, Oct 25, 2014

10am - 3pmat

Rally and Beach Blast

Florida NOT All AboardStop Big Choo Choo In His Tracks

Congressman Patrick Murphy Rep. Larry Lee

Rep. Gayle Harrell Congressman Bill Posey’s aide, Mr. David Jackson

Mayor of Stuart - Troy McDonaldMartin Vice Chair BOCC - Ed Fielding

IRC Comm. Bob SolariSLC Comm. Chair Frannie Hutchinson

Brevard Comm. Trudie InfantiniSen. Joe Negron - pending schedule

Beach Bar and Grill110 S Ocean Drive ~ Fort Pierce, FL

Valet and shuttle bus will both be available • Parking at 110 South Ocean Drive and 601 Seaway Drive

www.floridaNOTallaboard.com