SIMPLE INSIDE PORT ST. LUCIE ISSUES SOLVED Our computer guru explains ways to troubleshoot Page A6 Vol. 12, No. 12 Your Local News and Information Source • www.HometownNewsOL.com Friday, Aug. 23, 2013 Need Local celebrities ready to know themselves to dance, raise funds In Season submis- sions Attention, nonprofits, studios, galleries, muse- 074923 ums, playhouses, historical sites, symphonies, commu- nity clubs and support groups: The deadline for submis- sion of your organization’s events in the Hometown Mosquito Control News’ In Season section this year, which will cover October 2013 through advises residents March 2014, will be Satur- day, Aug. 31. Please send your calen- dar items and schedules as to use caution soon as possible to ByAlisha McDarris [email protected] Sevin Bullwinkle/staff photographer For Hometown News m. Front row, from left, Daniel Lee of Port St. Lucie and KristinVennos of Stuart, Misty Gardis of Please write “In Season” in the subject line of your Port St. Lucie, William Figueroa of Port St. Lucie, Megan Acosta of Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce TREASURE COAST — Many residents were email. Police Lieutenant Robert Curry. Middle row, Manolo Soler of Fort Pierce, Marie Davi of Palm alarmed last week after three cases of mosquito- transmitted dengue fever were reported, but City, Kate Citrone of Port St. Lucie, and Kevin Payne of Fort Pierce. Back row, Shiela Soler of according to Gene Lemire of Mosquito Control FWC asks public to Fort Pierce her partner, not pictured, will be Mel Liebman of Fort Pierce, and Tony Loupe of there is no cause for alarm. report sightings of Port St. Lucie will dance with Lisa Johns-Grose. Last week the health department alerted Mar- tin County Mosquito Control to the cases and rare snakes Proceeds of the annual event benefitting local youth has they immediately took action, sweeping the area attracted participants from across the Treasure Coast surrounding the initial incident with mosquito Florida Fish and Wildlife foggers and inspecting yards for breeding Conservation Commission By Anna-Marie Menhenott ticipants in this year’s Danc- 21. grounds. biologists are asking the [email protected] ing with PAL Stars, which This year’s lineup features Teams canvassed a five to six block area, public to report sightings of include a police lieutenant, a eight local celebrities paired knocking on doors and treating areas where they three rare snake species: TREASURE COAST —Sev- CEO, a model and several with professionals perform- found evidence of the species of mosquito that Florida pine snake, south- eral notables from the Trea- business owners, are hard at ing choreographed routines spread the illness that causes flu-like symptoms. ern hognose snake and sure Coast are putting on work perfecting dances such to raise money for the Fort Dengue fever is spread when a mosquito bites short-tailed snake. Citizens their dancing shoes and as the Cha Cha and Fox Trot. Pierce Police Athletic League. an infected individual and then proceeds to bite can help with research on heading over to The Sunrise The historic Sunrise The- In the competition, Fort others. The three infected individuals all worked these species by reporting Theatre in Fort Pierce to com- atre in downtown Fort Pierce Pierce Police Lieutenant Rob at the same place, according to Mr. Lemire. Fortu- sightings online. pete for bragging rights and a will be the backdrop for the Curry is dancing the Fox Trot nately, all three are back home and healthy and All of these snake species shiny mirror ball trophy. Police Athletic League’s sig- See DANCE, A2 have been petitioned for The impressive cast of par- nature event to be held Sept. See MOSQUITO, A4 federal listing. The three species are found in dry, upland habi- tats and spend most of their time underground. They Walking through the tunnel a hope are only occasionally seen moving along the surface or Principal Sherril Davis of crossing a road. For each report, the citi- St. Lucie West, Lilianna Sanches of Fort Pierce, See KNOW, A4 second, third, and fourth grade teacher, St. Lucie ENTERTAINMENT B1 County School District Coordinator Yvonne OUTDOOR FUN Johnson, Sarita Ricks, program specialist and Rodrick Natta, manager of federal programs, wel- come Shakir Wright, 7 and brother Salim, 8, for their Outdoor enthusiasts will first day of school at The enjoy the upcoming two- James E. Sampson Memor- day expo in Vero Beach ial School in Fort Pierce on Aug. 12 to encourage them SURF FOR NFK B5 to have great school year. SURF’S UP A surf contest in Cocoa Beach will raise money for Sevin Bullwinkle kidney staff photographer ailments WEEKEND WEATHER Friday: Partly cloudy, chance of Red heel events bring awareness to violence storms; high: 88; low: 73; high tide: 10:48 a.m.; low ByAlisha McDarris Men of all ages, many of it’s the brawny males dedi- icz said. “We want them to are raised in support and tide: 4:46 p.m. Saturday: Partly For Hometown News whom will be sporting cated to walking a mile in walk hand-in-hand with us awards are even given to the cloudy, chance of bright red stilettos, will four-inch heels that really in this.” largest team at each event, storms; high: 88; low: 73; high tide: TREASURE COAST — come together at three loca- raises awareness for victims Mrs. Borowicz knows it’s a the most spirited walker, 11:35 a.m.; low tide: 5:34 p.m. Sunday: Partly cloudy; high: 88; low: 73; It’s not often that one gets tions on Saturdays in Octo- of domestic violence. difficult topic to discuss, but and the walker who raised high tide: 12:22 p.m.; low tide: 6:23 p.m. to see grown men traipsing ber in an effort to show their Jill Borowicz, CEO of Safe the event helps raise aware- the most money. Weather courtesy of www.weather.com around town in red high opposition to domestic vio- Space, knows that in the ness and funds for Safe “It’s a really fun way of heels, but that’s exactly the INDEX lence and their support of battle against domestic vio- Space’s many protective and getting out a very serious picture the public will be the work Safe Space does. lence, women can’t stand empowering services in a message,” Mrs. Borowicz privy to at Safe Space’s Classified B6 Police Report A5 Because real men step up. alone. fun and lighthearted way. said. Horoscopes B4 Sports B3 annual Walk a Mile in her Women and children are “We want men in this Families walk together, Out & About B1 Viewpoint A6 Shoes event this October. invited, too, of course, but fight with us,” Mrs. Borow- red footwear abounds, signs See RED, A4 A2 • Port St. Lucie Hometown News Friday, August 23, 2013 ton, marketing and com- Kate Citrone, volunteer with Dance munications coordinator Ocean Chiropractic, is From page A1 for Danny Adkins & Associ- dancing the Cha Cha with ates, is performing a Latin Kevin Payne; Daniel Lee, with Megan Acosta; Tia Ash- dance with Craig Galvin; Owner of Marcianne Group, is dancing the Tango with reigning pro champ Kristin Vennos; Marie Davi, prac- tice administrator and director of Clinical Opera- tions for Medstat Urgent Care Centers is dancing the Full Set Rumba with Manolo Soler; Nail Design Manicure & Pedicure Misty Gaddis, certified nurse practitioner with Full Wax Service Corizon Health, is perform- 075600 ing the Salsa with William $ 00 $ 00 10 MANICURE ~ 18 GEL Figueroa; Mel Liebman, $ 00 owner of The Clock Shop of 25 MANI-PEDI Fort Pierce is performing a TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY ONLY triple-play freestyle with WITH THIS AD ONLY • EXP 8-31-13 Shiela Soler; and Tony Open 9am-7pm Mon-Sat Loupe, CEO of the Early Inside Emerald Plaza Learning Coalition of St. 1300 NW US1 • Stuart, FL 34994 • 772-692-8768 Lucie County, is performing www.allnailsandfacialbyjoanna.info the Country East Coast Swing with Lisa Johns 075466 Grose. Once again, the competi- tion will be hosted by Hamp Elliot of WGYL-The Breeze radio and the dancers will be evaluated by returning judge Kathy Buchheit, local child advocate, and new- 075027 comers Eric Gill, St. Lucie of A&E’s hit show County Board of County Duck Dynasty Commissioners public information manager; will be appearing Linda Hudson, Fort Pierce both days! Mayor; Ray Teet, owner of Cruise One in Palm City, OUTDOOR KITCHENS & GRILLS and Jill Hanson, Dillards store manager. Tickets cost $80 for VIP seating, which includes din- ner between from 4:30- 5:30 p.m. on the day of the event, or $25 per person for gener- al admission. Tickets are available from any of the dancers or by calling the Sunrise Theatre box office at (772) 461-4775 and mentioning the name of the dancer you are sup- porting or visit the website at www.sunrisetheatre.com. There will be an after party immediately follow- ing the performance and admission is $10. 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