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PORT ST. LUCIE Vol. 13, No. 10 www.HometownNewsOL.com Friday, Aug. 8, 2014 WANT PRIVACY? EMAIL ISSUES? INCREDIBLE ART Get ready for the new school year Our resident garden expert Understanding your Deborah Apodaca has with information, discusses some easy and cost laptop’s email system will turned a hobby into a the school district effective ways to have a save you lots of time and business... She makes calendar, and more private yard headaches beautiful jewelry and sells it locally GARDENING 22 COMPUTERS 4 BUSINESS 3 BACK TO SCHOOL 13 The DISCOUNT OriginalFURNITURE 2822 S. U.S. #1, Fort Pierce (772) 466-7022 Area Tai Chi instructor gains fame By Donald Rodrigue performing the ancient martial art seems practicing Tai Chi himself at the age of LARGEST For Hometown News even more of a culture shock. The practi- seven. Before long, he began to study Tai tioners seem to be in a trance, moving in Chi, -frequently referred to as meditation MATTRESS TREASURE COAST —To see someone slow motion in a sort of hypnotic dance. in motion, -with some of Taiwanís most RETAILER practicing Tai Chi on the Treasure Coast is That same sight is now becoming famous teachers. OVER 45 DIFFERENT almost like seeing a Samurai warrior more common in Stuart thanks to Song- “As I got older I was very fortunate to MATTRESSES TO walking down the streets of Manhattan. Tso Chen, who opened the area’s first be a student of several Grand Masters CHOOSE FROM People seeing someone for the first martial arts studio in 1988. Known as who are world famous today,” Mr. Chen practicing Tai Chi in the Far East or in San TWIN MATTRESS Master Chen to his followers who’ve come said. “My Grand Master was Liaw Jen- $ Francisco’s China Town usually do a from far and wide to learn from his from 69 EA. PC. double-take, but to see someone in Stuart expertise, the Taiwan native first began See TAI CHI, page 8 FULL MATTRESS 102417 $ from 85 EA. PC. QUEEN MATTRESS $ from 99 EA. PC. A dream come true Academy KING MATTRESS $ from 99 EA. PC. graduates PILLOW TOP TWIN MATTRESS $ from 85 EA. PC. inaugural FULL MATTRESS $ from 99 EA. PC. class QUEEN MATTRESS $ from 115 EA. PC. By Donald Rodrigue KING MATTRESS For Hometown News $ from 115 EA. PC. FORT PIERCE —Eight Fort Pierce EACH PIECE PRICES ARE SOLD IN SETS. youth became the first to complete KING SETS ARE 3 PIECES. MATTRESS the intensive four-week summer ONLY ARE SLIGHTLY HIGHER course of the inaugural class of the SEE OUR AD ON THE BACK COVER! Second Chance Cadet Academy. Approximately 52 people attended WEEKEND WEATHER the graduation ceremony held Aug. 1 at the Second Street Bistro in down- Friday: Partly cloudy; high: 90; low: 75; high town Fort Pierce, including Mayor tide: 6:37 a.m.; low Linda Hudson and other city officials. tide: 12:44 p.m. Saturday: Partly cloudy, The brainchild of Fort Pierce Com- chance of storms; high: missioner Reginald Sessions and St. 91; low: 75; high tide: 7:36 a.m.; low tide: 1:39 p.m. Lucie County Sheriff’s Detective Paul Sunday: Partly cloudy; high: 90; low: 75; Pearson, the Second Chance Cadet high tide: 8:32 a.m.; low tide: 2:33 p.m. Sevin Bullwinkle/staff photographer Weather courtesy of weather.com Academy was designed to provide Levi Lamb, 20, gives a high five to Sheri Slayton, events coordinator for Bass Pro Shops severely troubled youth the opportu- INDEX as he takes delivery of his Bass Buggy 18 Deluxe at Bass Pro Shops in St. Lucie West on nity to interact properly with adults and other authority figures. 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Symptoms appear on average eases,” said Larry Lee, St Lucie County [email protected] did not require hospitalization and is three to seven days after being bitten Health Officer. “Floridians and visitors recovering. St. Lucie County Mosquito by an infected mosquito. Most are encouraged to take precautionary TREASURE COAST — The Florida Control began aggressive efforts in the patients feel better after a few days or measures to help reduce the chance of Department of Health in St Lucie surrounding neighborhood on Mon- weeks, however, some people may being bitten. Remember to drain and County confirmed a case of locally- day morning. Mosquito Control and develop long-term effects. Complica- cover.” acquired chikungunya (\chik-en-gun- the health department work closely to tions are more common in infants DRAIN standing water to stop mos- ye) fever, a disease spread by bites protect the public’s health from mos- younger than a year old; those older quitoes from multiplying. from infected mosquitoes. If a person quito-borne diseases especially when than 65; and people with chronic ·Drain water from garbage cans, is infected and bitten by a mosquito, a suspect case is identified. medical conditions such as diabetes house gutters, buckets, pool covers, that mosquito may later spread the Symptoms of chikungunya include and hypertension. coolers, toys, flower pots or any other infection by biting another person. sudden onset of high fever (higher If you experience symptoms of containers where sprinkler or rain The county’s first locally acquired than 102 degrees F), severe joint pain chikungunya fever, consult with your water has collected. case was an adult who lives in a resi- mainly in the arms and legs, health care provider immediately and ·Discard old tires, drums, bottles, dential area north of Dan McCarty headache, muscle pain, back pain and protect yourself against further mos- cans, pots and pans, broken appli- quito bites. Avoiding mosquito bites ances and other items that aren’t while you are sick will help to protect being used. others from getting infected. ·Empty and clean birdbaths and “Avoiding mosquito bites is the key pet’s water bowls at least once or twice to preventing infection with chikun- gunya and other mosquito-borne dis- See ADVISORY, page 3 Citizen Fire Academy class to begin Sept. 30 786655 For Hometown News Academy is for residents who want [email protected] to learn more about their Fire Dis- trict and how they handle emergen- ST. LUCIE COUNTY —The St. cies. Lucie County Fire District will be The Fire Academy is a series of holding its next Citizen Fire Acade- my, starting Tuesday, Sept. 30. The See FIRE, page 9 Give Your AC the OK NEW High-Efficiency for Summer Cooling Systems Enhance your comfort and the value of your home with the latest money-saving models. We Finance Enjoy your new AC system this summer with our affordable payment plans. AC Tune-up Special LENNOX & UTILITY REBATES - Up To $3630 Call For Details Exp. 8/22/14 DON’T SWEAT 786671 IT! Make the Right Call! 3700 US 1 • Fort Pierce, FL 772-466-8115 Lic # CACO-41199 102421 Friday, August 8, 2014 Hometown News – PORT ST. LUCIE – www.HometownNewsOL.com 3 Business Jewelry designer tries hand at wine bottle designs By Anna-Marie Menhenott me in a wide variety of molds and each stone for handcrafted jewelry, copper [email protected] are hand decorated with a coordinat- and silver smithing, wirewrap, enam- ing serving knife. Each wine bottle eling, bead weaving and bead embroi- PORT ST. LUCIE — When Deborah serving tray also comes with a beauti- dery, fused and slumped glass, doll Apodaca retired from her profession ful silk bag, ready to be gifted. Each making, chainmaille, Precious Metal as a real estate paralegal, she decided wine bottle serving tray is a one-of-a- Clay, pearl knotting, Vikings Knit, to find a way to keep herself busy. She kind unique creation that is great for metal and glass etching and Kumihi- began taking jewelry-making classes your next event or for that special gift.” mo. at Beads and Baubles in Fort Pierce, Ms. Apodaca is a member of the St. “I pride myself in providing the and soon began designing her own Lucie County Rock and Gem Club and highest quality of wine bottle serving jewelry. Soon, making gifts for friends the Gem and Mineral society of the trays, handcrafted jewelry and other and family turned into more than just Palm Beaches. decorative items,” Ms. Apodaca said. a hobby. “I use quality gemstones, Swarovski “I also design handcrafted jewelry to “I love studying all aspects of the crystals, pearls, my own handcut any specifications. I have made hand- jewelry craft and offer a wide variety of cabachons, lampwork beads hand- crafted jewelry for over 20 years. My handcrafted jewelry,” Ms. Apodaca crafted by talented artisans, sterling wine bottle serving trays and hand- said. “Besides making handcrafted silver, fine silver and quality coated crafted jewelry has since turned into a jewelry, I also recycle wine bottles and copper wire in my handcrafted jewelry business and a lifelong passion.