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PORT ST. LUCIE
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By Jessica Creagan cuts, said Indian River County Tax Collec- fee will be $24.10, said Lori Bloom, driver
LARGEST [email protected] tor Carole Jean Jordan. license and Department of Motor Vehicles
“The auto rates went up under Gov. operations manager at the tax collector’s
MATTRESS TREAUSURECOAST — Automobile Charlie Crist, and now, under Gov. Scott, office.
owners with birthdays on or after Sept. the rates are basically going back down to “It’s not very often that fees are lowered,
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1will get an extra birthday gift courtesy of the numbers we saw in 2009-10 before the we usually see increases. This is definitely
OVER 45 DIFFERENT Gov. Rick Scott. increase,” Mrs. Jordan said. a drastic change in rates,” Ms. Bloom said.
MATTRESSES TO Beginning in September, original and The current fee for registering an auto- In general, motorcycles, cars and trucks
CHOOSE FROM renewal registrations for certain vehicles mobile weighing less than 2,500 pounds is
TWIN MATTRESS will have rates slashed due to statewide tax $46.15 for one year. After Sept. 1, the new SeeTAG, page 10
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QUEEN MATTRESS fest Celebration
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from $115 EA.PC. Center on TREASURE COAST — The qualifying period
Friday, July 4. for the Aug. 26 primary election has closed and
EACH PIECE PRICES ARE SOLD IN SETS. political signs will begin to appear on street cor-
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ners in greater numbers. The August ballot will
ONLY ARE SLIGHTLY HIGHER
include both partisan races and nonpartisan
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Friday:Partly cloudy;
high: 90; low: 73; high applies to Democrat-affiliated voters voting in
tide: 7:54 a.m.; low Democrat primary races.
tide: 1:57 p.m.
Saturday:Partly cloudy, Registered voters with other political party
chance of storms; high: affiliations will be able to participate in the non-
90; low: 73; high tide:
8:49 a.m.; low tide: 2:50 p.m. partisan races, such as an election for a judge.
Sunday:Partly cloudy; high: 90; low: 73; The last day to register or update a political
high tide: 9:43 a.m.; low tide: 3:42 p.m.
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Study links lagoon fish consumption, elevated mercury levels
For Hometown News daily dose for human health. animal can help identify a public ( w w w. m d p i . c o m / 1 6 6 0 -
[email protected] Researchers began the study after health hazard. Now this information 4601/11/7/6709).
finding high levels of mercury in IRL can be used to develop interventions Mercury is a global environmental
TREASURE COAST — Scientists at
Atlantic bottlenose dolphins — they to reduce exposure among high risk pollutant that causes adverse health
Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor
are considered a “sentinel species” groups, particularly pregnant women.” effects, particularly on neurodevelop-
Branch Oceanographic Institute ana-
because they are long lived, have The key interventions include educa- ment in the fetus. Human exposure to
lyzed hair samples to determine mer-
defined home ranges and consume tion regarding general guidelines for mercury comes primarily from the
cury concentrations of 135 residents
some of the same fish species as seafood consumption and specific consumption of fish and shellfish. In
living along the Indian River Lagoon
humans. species of fish that should be avoided Florida, adults consume significantly
and found that individuals who report-
“The dolphins were a sort of ‘canary during pregnancy. more seafood on average when com-
ed eating locally-caught seafood one
in the coal mine’ for us,” said Adam Results from the peer-reviewed pared to the general population of the
or more times per day are nearly four
Schaefer, HBOI epidemiologist and study are published in this month’s United States.
times more likely to have a mercury
one of the lead scientists on the proj- edition of the International Journal of For more information,call (772) 242-
concentration above the Environmen-
ect. “This study shows how a sentinel Environmental and Public Health 2230 or email [email protected].
tal Protection Agency’s recommended
Election stituents before their own ambitions.” Human Services, will face off against Michael C. Heisey, a St. Lucie County
Democrats will find two familiar Perry E. Thurston Jr., who currently attorney, and Steven Ziskinder, also a
names on the Democrat gubernatorial serves as the minority leader in the St. Lucie County attorney, are the two
From page 1
primary race, former Florida Gov. Florida House of Representatives and candidates vying for the position. The
to choose between three candidates Charlie Crist and former state Sen. Nan represents District 94, which includes term is for six years.
for state governor. H. Rich. parts of Broward County. Registered voters may request
Incumbent Gov. Rick Scott faces Former Gov. Crist served as the state Another local senate seat, District 32, absentee ballots for the primary elec-
challenges from Yinka Abosede governor as a Republican from 2007 to is up for election and during the tion. Early voting will also be an option
Adeshina and Elizabeth Cuevas-Neun- 2011. Republican primary incumbent Sen. this year, with opportunities from Aug.
der. Former Sen. Rich served in the state Joe Negron will compete for votes 15 to Aug. 23 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ms. Adeshina’s candidate website senate from 2004 to 2012, and prior to against Brandon M. Cannon, an entre- If voters are unsure of their precinct
says she is part of the Tallahassee com- that was a member of Florida House of preneur who has lived in various Flori- number and location, they can go
munity and has a strong interest in Representatives from 2000 to 2004. da cities, most recently in Port. St. online to the Supervisor of Elections
improving healthcare services and Democrats will also have to choose Lucie. website and use the “Find My Precinct”
encouraging small businesses. between two candidates for state attor- The winner of the primary will face search option using their home
Ms. Cuevas-Neunder’s candidate ney general and the winner of the Democrat candidate Bruno Moore and address.
website says she is bilingual and is run- August election will face Republican Independent candidate Matthew
ning on a platform of “restoring God, incumbent Pam Bondi in the Novem- Joshua Loew. For more information about candi-
the State and strong family values” and ber general election. One of the nonpartisan county-wide dates,precincts or upcoming elections,
call for a return of “government leaders George Sheldon, former assistant races that will appear on all August bal- v i s i t
who place the needs of their con- secretary for Children and Families in lots is the race for 19th Circuit Court http://election.dos.state.fl.us/voting/v
the U.S. Department of Health and Judge, Group 4. oting-info.shtml.
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Business
Ralph’s Place: more than just a car dealer
By Anna-Marie Menhenott “We have a wide assortment of vehi-
[email protected] cles,” said Mr. Fogg while pointing
toward a lot full of shiny, tuned-up cars
ST. LUCIECOUNTY — With an envi- and trucks. “I have a lot of small trucks
ronment that feels more like a barber- and we make sure all of our vehicles
shop than a car lot, Ralph’s Place, one have been looked over from head to
of the oldest car dealerships in the toe. We do maintenance on the vehicle
area, brings a sense of comfort to those before it is set out on the lot. We take a
wanting to buy a car. lot of pride in the vehicles we sell.”
“I’ve been in this location for five Each of the vehicles are inspected by
years, but I’ve been in the area since mechanics on the lot. Mr. Fogg said
1970,” said Ralph Fogg, owner of that if a customer has an issue with his
Ralph’s Place. “This is a great place to or her vehicle, they can bring it in to be
be. The weather is wonderful, the peo- serviced.
ple are great and I wouldn’t want to live “Ralph is very caring and generous,”
and work in any other community.” Mr. Taylor said. “Sometimes, if there’s a
Bridging the gap between down pay- problem with a car, we can fix it on site
ment and monthly payment is some- and some repairs can be put on a pay-
thing that Mr. Fogg and his staff pride ment plan. We always try to work
themselves on. something out with the customer. Our
“We don’t want someone to come in main concern and goal is customer
here and get in over their head,” said satisfaction.”
James Taylor, credit manager. “We The laidback, friendly environment
Staff photo by Anna-Marie Menhenott
know times are tough and we know is sure to make something as stressful
Ralph’s Place has been a staple in the community for over 30 years. From left:
that everyone needs a vehicle to get as buying a car a pain free experience.
Ralph Fogg, owner; James Taylor, credit manager; Brian Ford, sales, service
around. We work with those who work Mr. Fogg and Mr. Taylor are joined by
with us. We try to work out a payment Leo Gault in sales and Brian Ford, sales manager; and Leo Gault, sales.
schedule that is convenient and also a member and service manager. Each of
doesn’t want to be smothered,” Mr. peace of mind that that’s exactly what
payment amount that doesn’t leave the the members of the team are friendly,
Taylor said. “Buying a car is a big deal. they’re doing.
customer in a bad situation.” caring and don’t give customers a feel-
We want the customer to know that Ralph’s Place is located at 3801 South
With more than 75 cars, trucks, vans ing of being hustled.
they are in the right place and making U.S.1 in Fort Pierce.Stop by,call (772)
and SUVs, there are plenty of vehicles “We’ve all been doing this a long
the right decision.” 878-4060 or check them out online at
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Police report
Editor’s note:This is a list of arrests, active warrant. nications device.
not convictions, and all arrestees are • Michael Patrick Stevenson, 46, homeless, • Evens Milford, 27, of 7200-109 Powers
Port St.Lucie, was charged with grand theft. Ave., Jacksonville, was arrested on an active
presumed innocent unless or until
• Tamara Marie Lewis, 20, of 2403-17A South warrant for possession of marijuana.
proven guilty in a court of law. 25th Street, Fort Pierce, was charged with • Amanda Christine Loving, 26, of 1778 S.W.
grand theft and dealing in stolen property. Congo Street, Port St.Lucie, was charged with
Arrests made from June 27 through July 3 • Robert Dewayne Potter, 21, of 2403-17A burglary of a structure and third degree grand
South 25th Street, Fort Pierce, was charged theft.
Port St. Lucie Police with fraud. • Jesus Ortiz, 37, of 8-Lot No.8 S.W. 10th
Department • Larry Grisson, 42, of 645 Nichols Terrace Ave., Hallandale, was charged as an out of
S.W., Port St.Lucie, was charged with fraud. state fugitive for violation of parole.
proceeding.
• Natasha Lynn Hunar, 36, of 3200-86 South • Akeem Junior Allen, 19, of 2001 S.E.Tal- • Bobby Bullock, 38, of 928 Grand Club Park, • Dennis A. Brophy, 26, of 7 Hidalgo Lane,
Seventh Street, Fort Pierce, was charged with wood Lane, Port St.Lucie, was arrested on an Fort Pierce, was arrested on an active warrant Port St.Lucie, was charged with felony battery
grand theft. active warrant. for possession with intent to sell or deliver on an officer.
• Jennifer Nichole Tuttle, 31, of 581 N.W.Fer- • John Lungsford, 17, of 1601 Floresta Drive cocaine. • Arthur L.Maebry, 32, of 1611 S.E.Tiffany
ris Drive, Port St.Lucie, was charged with two S.E., Port St.Lucie, was arrested on an active • Morris Norman Jones, 23, of 606-A North Club Place, Port St. Lucie, was charged with
counts of cruelty towards a child. warrant for violation of felony probation. 19th Street, Fort Pierce, was arrested on an felony violation of probation.
• Matthew Ryan Crull, 22, of 1552 S.E.Crown • Scott Kenneth Matthews, 25, homeless, active warrant. • Edgar D. Sales, 37, of 513 North 12th
Street, Port St. Lucie, was charged with was charged with heroin and trafficking in • Dolores Taylor, 30, of 1407 Grand Club Street, Fort Pierce, was arrested on an active
destroying, tampering with or fabricating physi- opium. Blvd., Fort Pierce, was charged with battery on warrant.
cal evidence. • Beron Jahi Collins, 30, homeless, of West an officer. • Matthew Dillion Therrien, 26, of 6465-55
• Gregory A.Toback, 29, of 1902 S.W.Cameo Palm Beach, was charged with trafficking in • Everette Jerome Jackson, 21, of 3106-A North U.S.1, Fort Pierce, was arrested on an
Blvd., Port St.Lucie, was charged with posses- heroin and trafficking in opium. Kingsley Drive, Fort Pierce, was charged with active warrant for sexual assault by persons 24
sion of marijuana of more than 20 grams. • Johnny Cornilieus White, 43, of 2041 S.W. possession of marijuana of more than 20 years of age or older to a victim 16 or 17 years
• Tim Mark Toback, 26, of 1902 S.W.Cameo Cameo Blvd., Port St.Lucie, was charged with grams and possession of marijuana with intent of age.
Blvd., Port St.Lucie, was charged with posses- two counts of aggravated stalking by following, to sell. • Timothy Lamont Whitehead, 39, of 14961
sion of marijuana with intent to sell and posses- harassing, cyberstalking involving death or • Brad T.Ware, 32, of 3307 Avenue I, Fort S.W. 172nd Street, Indiantown, was arrested
sion of marijuana of more than 20 grams. injury. Pierce, was charged with possession of mari- on an active warrant for worthless check.
• Victoria Parmarrow McFayden, 26, of 646 • Elvis Basulto, 36, of 184 Castana Court, juana with intent to sell, two counts of resisting • Shaun E. Phillips, 29, of 4021 North Old
S.W. Munjack Cove, Port St. Lucie, was Port St.Lucie, was arrested on an active war- an officer and flight. Dixie Highway, Fort Pierce, was arrested on
charged with felony driving while license sus- rant for aggravated battery with a deadly • Michael Robert Hayes, 25, of 2609 Jersey three active warrants for dealing in stolen prop-
pended. weapon and felony battery. Ave., Fort Pierce, was charged with possession erty, third degree grand theft and giving false
• Alexander Saridakis, 31, of 11150 89th of cocaine. information to a pawnbroker.
Street North, West Palm Beach, was arrested St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office • Dennis A. Brophy, 26, of 7 Hidalgo Lane, • Andrew Ray Lang, 28, of 604-Apt. No. 4
on an active warrant for burglary and grand Port St.Lucie, was charged with battery by per- Palm Avenue, Fort Pierce, was arrested on an
theft. • Axel Manuel Quinones, 32, of 2621 Ranch son detained in prison or jail facility. active warrant for two counts of probation revo-
• Wayne St. Elmo Shaw, 46, of 1574 S.E. House Road, West Palm Beach, was charged • Mackenzie L.Lupinacci, 20, of 323 Brazilian cation and failure to return.
Burning Lane, Port St.Lucie, was charged with with fraud. Circle, Port St. Lucie, was charged with pos- • Rosalba Herrera Perez, 42, of 812 Kaufman
felony burglary. • Willie Lee Whitney, 59, of 2221 North 51st session of a controlled substance without a Ave., Fort Pierce, was arrested on an active
• Richard Edward Adams, 36, of 528 S.W. Street, Fort Pierce, was charged with aggravat- prescription. warrant.
Buswell Ave., Port St.Lucie, was charged with ed battery with a deadly weapon. • Brad T.Ware, 32, of 3307 Avenue I, Fort • Ronald Lanier Blackshear, 62, of 1604
grand theft. • Aaron Keith Faullin, 29, of 1692 West Royal Pierce, was charged with possession of mari- North 18th Street, Fort Pierce, was arrested on
• Valaji Terveus, 21, of 1450 S.E. Delene Tern Lane, Fort Pierce, was charged with juana with intent to sell, escape and two counts an active warrant for felony driving under the
Court, Port St.Lucie, was charged with felony felony driving while license suspended. of resisting an officer. influence and felony driving while license sus-
aggravated battery. • Sandra Lee Carey, 35, of 2330 10th Road • Michael Fernandes Ricoca, 31, of 1057 pended.
• James Franklin Gause, 42, of 5503 Silver S.W., Vero Beach, was arrested on an active S.W.Bellevue Ave., Port St.Lucie, was charged
Oak Drive, Fort Pierce, was arrested on an warrant for unlawful use of a two-way commu- with felony battery and felony obstruction of SeeCRIME, page 8
justice for tampering in a felony third degree
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Statements of fact will be checked for accuracy.
Why is Social Security being agree by all means if someone dies,
“the named survivor” should receive
called an entitlement?
the Social Security benefits.
Social Security is not an entitlement
I have worked and contributed, as program: and it is fully funded for the
has my employer, for 50 years into this next 25 years. (Source:
program. It is my money. Why is it that http://www.strengthensocialsecurity.or
when I lose my job, after paying into g/media/press-release/overall-social-
unemployment insurance, as has my security-program-is-fully-funded-for-
employer, my unemployment benefits 25-years-despite-recent-stor.)
run out after a certain time period? So, when you vote, carefully find out
Meanwhile, we have people collect- if the person you are voting for feels
Sevin Bullwinkle/staff photographer
ing welfare forever, who never con- this way. If they do, they probably also
tributed a single dime to this fund; feel the average food stamp budget Ryle Cervini, 6, of Port St. Lucie holds a 4-year old poodle mix available for
and, if they have children, they collect now at $31 a week is too much – too adoption at the Rescue Adoption tent at the Fourth of July festivities held at
more money. much to feed kids who go to school the Port St. Lucie Civic Center.
Yet, I am supposed to survive on hungry every day, to feed a veteran,
unemployment insurance of a fixed who is down on his luck.
amount, whether or not I have family And if anyone suggests having a store loyalty card with me. entering their stores without a paid
to support? financial institution manage Social There was no way I was purchasing a membership card?
Maybe I just don’t get it, but is there Security instead, please go running for single item without the discounts the What they're really doing is charging
something wrong with this picture? the hills. card provides. I thought about walking customers to enter their store.
out of the store and letting some poor In this awful economy, why would
Something to think about Tire store tried to rob me clerk re-shelve all my items, until the any for-profit business restrict the
cashier asked the customer behind me number of customers they let through
Social Security is not funded by the I have a witness that a tire business if she could use her card for my items. their doors?
government, we pay into it ourselves. I tried to rob me. I thanked the customer for using
I had a flat tire with road hazard cov- their card. But I couldn't shake my The police can make these
This WIN $300 erage. When the man took off the flat, embarrassment. people driving correctly
Week’s 27 he then began to squeeze the tube Why does any store have these
Prize I My 958 where the brake fluid is, and then the annoying cards at all? What's the pur-
0 fluid began to squirt out. Both myself pose? It is time to get more police out on
TTHHIISS WWEEEEKK’’SS LLUUCCKKYY and another person saw this. I gave up my personal information the streets to stop these drivers from
This man then comes to me and says to obtain the card, but what benefit did the way they drive.
BUMPER STICKER VEHICLE that my fluid is puking out, and then I really receive in return? Wouldn't Many of these drivers are not using
THEREWASNOWINNERFORLASTWEEK. that is when my witness and myself swiping my credit card give them all their signals and they do not know how
THISWEEK’S PRIZEISWORTH$300! told him what we saw. the personal information they need? to stop at the stop sign. When you are
They were going to try to rip me off, Why don't they just lower their turning, you must use your signals;
by having me spend more then what I prices for everybody with or without when you are changing lanes you must
needed, and that is wrong. the card? Then I remembered that use your signals. When you come to a
Beware of this tire company. many other stores don't have loyalty stop sign, do not pass the sign and
This should be printed for my wit- cards, and their prices are almost then stop; you must stop to that the
ness can, and will, verify everything always lower than similar stores that sign is in front of your car or whatever
Is this your license plate number? Go to the that I have wrote. have the cards. you are driving. I really believe that if a
So, why do these have them? lot of drivers were to do their drivers
nearest HTNOffice to verify by noon Tuesday.
No store card, no discounts I won't be embarrassed again. I've test again, they would fail. So get those
GET YOUR BUMPER STICKER TODAY! shredded all my loyalty cards. My wal- police out there and stop these drivers.
STOPBY ANY OFFICEOR CALL!!! let is much thinner now.
I was checking out of the grocery
VOLUSIA CO. BREVARD CO. INDIANRIVER/MARTIN/ST LUCIE CO. store, when I realized I didn't have the While I'm ranting about stores, why SeeRANTS, page 9
386-322-5900 321-242-1013 772-465-5656 do some stores prevent anybody from
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Unsafe auto body repair parts might be used on your car
Earl Stewart is the owner and safety standard pre-
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dealership is located at 1215 N. manufacturer, distribu-
Federal Highway in Lake Park.Visit tor, dealer, or repair
www.earlstewarttoyota.com,call business reasonably
[phone],fax [phone] or believes the vehicle or
email [email protected]. equipment will not be
anybody to do anything about it.
used (except for testing
Federal law clearly states that all
Ican hardly believe that what I’m or a similar purpose
parts used for body repair of vehicles
writing is true but it really is! If during maintenance or
must be at least as safe as the parts
you damage your car in an repair) when the device
made by the original equipment
accident, your insurance company or element is inoperative.
manufacturer. The Federal Code
will often specify that the body shop A hood, fender, or
actually states that we may not alter
repairing it use crash parts (fenders, bumper that has never
or make inoperative a device or really appreciate hearing your
bumpers, hoods, etc.) that have been subjected to, and passed,
element of design that is in compli- opinion on why no regulators,
never been safety tested and federal crash tests is highly likely to
ance with an applicable safety federal or state, have taken any
approved by the US government. make an airbag “inoperative” as one
standard. My contention is that action against the insurance compa-
These are cheap parts, not made by example. This is why I’m so amazed
using untested, non-OEM parts is nies for breaking the law and endan-
your auto’s manufacturer, usually that NHTSA, the Florida Office of
altering the design of the vehicle. gering the lives of millions of Ameri-
made in China referred to as “after- Insurance Regulation, the media, or
Title 49, Chapter 301 Subchapter II cans. I also implore you to ask your
market parts”. The insurance compa- SOMEBODY hasn’t taken any action
Sec. 30122 "Making Safety Devices federal and state legislators this
nies specify these simply to mini- against any insurance company
and Elements Inoperative" question.
mize their cost of repairing your car. when they consistently, flagrantly
a.DEFINITION In this section, If you’ve been in an auto accident
I’ve written other articles on this. are breaking the law!
"motor vehicle repair business" and had your collision repair paid for
I’ve talked about it on my radio All I can do is what I’m doing. I’ll
means a person holding itself out to by an insurance company, there’s a
show. I’m participating in a class continue to write about it, talk about
the public to repair for compensa- very good probability that crash
action suit against insurance compa- it, tell the media about it, and pursue
tion a motor vehicle or motor vehicle parts used were not OEM and never
nies for this practice. I’ve contacted my lawsuits. I sometimes feel like
equipment. safety tested. If you are involved in
Jeff Atwater, the Florida CFO, who one of these crazy conspiracy
b. PROHIBITION A manufacturer, an accident in the future, I advise
presides over the Department of theorists. I don’t think I’m crazy. If I
distributor, dealer, or motor vehicle you to insist on OEM parts. If your
Insurance and reported this practice am crazy, I wish someone would
repair business may not knowingly insurance company refuses, ask
to them. I’ve filed a complaint with address this and take the necessary
make inoperative any part of a them to show you documented
NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic steps to get me psychological help. If
device or element of design installed evidence that the parts they are
Safety Association. I’ve contacted I’m libeling or slandering insurance
on or in a motor vehicle or motor recommending have passed federal
reporters from the newspapers and companies, I invite them to sue me.
vehicle equipment in compliance crash test standards.
TV. But so far, I’ve been unable to get If you’re reading this article, I would
with an applicable motor vehicle
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A quick checklist for new computer users
I’ve noticed this phenomenon area in the center of the window, try In Western civilization, we begin
while instructing new computer COMPUTE THIS shifting your view to the top left of reading from the top left and work
users: A lost look will come over SEAN MCCARTHY the screen and work your way to the our way to the lower right. If we were
many new users when asked to click lower right through the center of the to just focus on the center of the
an object because they can’t find it. window. This will usually allow you to page, we would end up just reading a
Usually, I will hear “I don’t have see what’s what in any given window small chunk of what’s written and
that,” a short pause, and then the in the order of importance. miss the beginning and end. Without
inevitable “Oh! Here it is!” By the time you get to the lower thinking, we know to start at the top
So, what’s going on here? Why are what they are looking for there, the right portion of the window, you will left of the page and, working from left
many new computer users unable to response is usually “I don’t have typically have enough information to to right, line by line, move our way
find objects, links, menus and that.” complete whatever it is you are trying down the page.
shortcuts that are present on any Then (after realizing that maybe to do. We need to develop the same habit
given system, even when the items in they should have whatever it is they Have I lost you? Let’s look at it when we are using the computer
question are right there on the can’t find), they will broaden the another way. because the same rules tend to apply.
screen? search a bit, move their eyes around When someone hands you a piece Starting in the middle of the screen
The answer is where people’s eyes and locate what they were missing. of paper or you open a page in a and then wandering around with our
tend to go when a window opens. If you are having trouble finding book, where do your eyes go? eyes will leave us feeling lost and out
Most of the time, the users’ eyes are things on your desktop, pay attention Well, they certainly don’t hover of control, and we will most certainly
hovering around a 4-inch circle in the to where your eyes go when a win- around the center of the page (or at miss something.
center of the screen. If they don’t see dow pops open. If you see that you least they shouldn’t).
SeeCOMPUTE, page 9
tend to focus your view to a small
• Nicholas P. Sevestano, 28, of 625 Curtis • Nathaniel Clayton Ackley, 29, of 364 Ash- obtaining a promissory note by false repre-
Crime
Street S.W., Port St.Lucie, was arrested on ley Street, Fort Pierce, was arrested on nine sentation.
an active warrant for possession of hydro- active warrants for three counts of giving • Miguel Sanchez, 36, of 2710 Dunbar
morphone, sale of hydromorphone and sale false information to a pawnbroker, four Street, Fort Pierce, was arrested on an
From page 5
and delivery of marijuana. counts of dealing in stolen property, third active warrant for burglary.
• Micheal Deshawn Respess, 30, of 6356 degree grand theft and first degree petit • James Farlineau, 60, of 2350 North Old
• Myron Alphesus Standley, 28, of 34 S.W. Chrestline Drive, Jacksonville, was charged theft. Dixie Highway, Fort Pierce, was arrested on
Fifth Avenue, Apt. No. 2, Dania Beach, was with felony driving while license suspended. • Dontavious Darquise Rodgers, 17, of an active warrant for violation of probation
arrested on an active warrant for burglary of a • Rony Pierre, 25, of 1882 S.W.Hampshire 2620-103 N.W. Hatches Harbor Road, Port for boating under the influence with faculties
conveyance and fraudulent use of a credit Lane, Port St.Lucie, was charged with felony St. Lucie, was arrested on two active war- impaired and refusal to submit to testing.
card. driving while license suspended. rants for aggravated assault and resisting
• James Thomas Hitchcock, 19, of 5571 S.E. • Patrick A.Jerome Ellis, 24, of 1824 South arrest without violence. Florida Highway Patrol
44th Ave., Stuart, was arrested on an active 34th Street, Fort Pierce, was charged with • Trayvond M. White, 19, of 5110-C La
violation of probation warrant for battery, pos- burglary, grand theft, six counts of fraud and Salle Street, Fort Pierce, was arrested on an • Tracy Kip Cannon, 36, of 9025 West Colfax
session of alprazolam, use or possession of six counts of dealing in a stolen property. active warrant for aggravated assault dis- Ave., Denver, Colo., was charged with posses-
drug paraphernalia and battery. • Theodore Jack Trimble, 50, of 707 North charge of a firearm. sion of a weapon or ammunition by an adult
• Marie Denise Chester, 43, of 803 North Seventh Street, Fort Pierce, was charged • Tony Lamar Cross, 25, of 1023 Chipola felon and possession of a controlled sub-
17th Street, Fort Pierce, was arrested on an with felony battery or domestic battery by Road, Fort Pierce, was arrested on an active stance without a prescription.
active warrant for felony petty theft. strangulation. warrant for grand theft and two counts of
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Compute are grouped under file, all the editing
commands are grouped under edit
and so on, with the final pull-down
From page 8
menu usually being help.
They arranged it in this way so that
Instead, try this: Every time a
if people don’t find what they are
window opens, start at the top left
looking for by going through each
corner of the window and, moving
menu from left to right, they can look
from left to right and then slowly
in the help menu as a last resort.
down the screen, you will find that
However, all programs are differ-
most windows have been construct-
ent; you won’t see all of the items
ed in a logical order.
listed above in every window.
When we look at the top left corner
The point I’m trying illustrate is to
of any given window, we will usually
start from the top left, and usually
see an icon representing whatever
you can find whatever it is you are
program is running, followed by the
looking for.
title bar.
These are good things to know: the
Sean McCarthy fixes computers.He
name (and icon) of the program
menus. The pull-down menus are within that particular window can be reached at [phone] or
running and its title.
where we can find all the controls grouped again, in logical sections. [email protected] (no
The next line down that we may
and commands that are available All of the filing-related commands hyphens).
encounter is a line of pull-down
Rants concession that God allowed because cation and adultery do not merit the This is not the place to spell out
the people were sinful (Matt. 19:8). death penalty. We believe that men, as ethics for the diverse situations that
The same is true for many of the well as women, should be virgins when people get themselves into. I am sim-
From page 6
other laws, such as those that implied a they marry, and we believe that men, ply pointing out that these Old Testa-
Comment on the religious greater sexual freedom for men than as well as women, should refrain from ment laws, although biblical, were
for women. The lack of penalty for men sexual activity outside of marriage. given in a particular cultural context,
news should not be taken as a divine Yet, we also recognize that we cannot and we should not view them as time-
endorsement of their freedom to visit always insist on these ideals. In many less directives from God. Even in the
I want to comment on the difference prostitutes, for example. It was a patri- nations, marriages are arranged, and New Testament, there are directives
in treatment of women in the Old Tes- archal culture, and God allowed some the couples have to live with the result. that have been shaped by culture –
tament and by Jesus. inequities to continue for a time. Many young people are not virgins, head coverings for women, greeting
Since there is one God, why is there Secondly, we believe that no one and adultery does happen. Even within people with a kiss, making a roster of
this difference? First, we must recog- should be bought or sold into slavery. the community of believers, there is older widows, etc. These could be fur-
nize that even when the old covenant We believe that the life-long commit- sometimes “hardness of heart" – a ther discussed, but it is sufficient to
was in force, these laws did not ment of marriage should not be hardness that calls for repentance, but note that the Old Testament is cultural-
describe the ideal society. Jesus point- arranged without the consent of both also necessitates practical accommo- ly limited to a far greater extent than
ed out that the law of divorce was a bride and groom. We believe that forni- dation to what people have done. the New Testament is.
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Grand opening of water life retailer to include fishing expo
For Hometown News Florida’s St. Lucie County. More than marine products that our customers three years.
[email protected] 50 percent larger than the previous love,” says West Marine Fort Pierce Merchandise at the new store will
location, the West Marine Ft Pierce will store manager Pete Ferrell. “We will include:
FORT PIERCE — West Marine, the serve the needs of everyone who loves have a much bigger and better selec- • A large assortment of paddle sports
world’s largest water life outfitter, spending time on or around the water. tion of fishing products. Our clothing equipment, including stand-up pad-
announced the grand opening of its In addition to having an even wider selection will be the best in town for all dling and kayak gear
new larger format store in Fort Pierce. selection of sailing hardware invento- of our boating and soon-to-be-boating • 5,300 feet of core boating products,
Grand opening festivities kick off on ry, there will be a fishing and bait customers. It will also be the area’s including a dedicated engine parts
Friday, Aug. 1, at 8 a.m. and go through shack, a huge selection of marine elec- largest selection of SUP’s and water counter
Sunday, Aug. 3. tronics featuring over 100 units to sports. It will truly be awesome!” • 2,600 square-foot Fishing and Bait
The parking lot will be transformed touch and test and a new engine parts Mr. Ferrell has worked in the marine Shack, including tackle gear specifical-
into a water life show, with boats, counter. There will be a wide selection industry for more than 21 years and ly selected for fishing
marine-related organizations and a of men’s and women’s apparel, has been boating for more than 25 • 3,000 square feet of apparel,
bounce house. In-store events will footwear and accessories with some of years in locations ranging from Ver- footwear and accessories
include tips from experts, electronics the top nautical brands, plus a broad mont to Texas. He enjoys boating with • State-of-the art electronic display
demos, door-buster deals, giveaways assortment of inflatable boats, kayaks wife Deann and son Evan on his 21- showcasing the latest in navigation
and raffles. The new Fort Pierce store is and a variety of stand-up paddle- foot Formula. In his free time, he’s a and communication technology
located at 1463 South US Highway 1. boards. member of the organization Friends of For more information on West
At more than 15,000 square feet, the “The new store will be twice the size the Spoil Islands, which works to pre- Marine,Inc.its products and store loca-
West Marine store at this new location of our old location, allowing us to carry serve the unique habitat in the Indian tions, call 1-800-BOATING or visit
is the largest West Marine in in Eastern a far more extensive selection of the River. He’s been with West Marine for westmarine.com.
automobile owners in that category urge to quickly take care of the paper- cles, Ms. Bloom said.
Tag
are advised to only renew their regis- work and fee in August after they The majority of the reduction came
tration tags for one year. receive the reminder, it’s actually bet- from the annual registration allotment
From page 1 “We actually removed the two year ter to wait, she said. line item, but some other line items
renewal option off of the mailed The system that contains the fee were decreased as well, so everyone
weighing less than 5,000 pounds will reminders because people can still pay schedules will not be updated to reflect should see at least a small decrease
see the biggest fee decreases, she said. it, but they will not be able to get a the reduced fees until September, so if after Sept. 1.
For example, trucks weighing refund for the difference,” Ms. Bloom people try to pay too early, they will Trucks weighing more than 5,000
between 3,000 pounds and 5,000 said. still have to be charged the old fees, pounds, mobile homes, vessels and
pounds currently have a fee of $70.65. Ms. Bloom said the tax collector’s Ms. Bloom said. other vehicles are not included in the
The new fee drops the cost down to office send renewal reminders in the The overall automobile tag fee is the large tax cut, but they will still see a
$45.60, which is almost a 65 percent mail one month or sometimes two combination of a number of taxes and slight reduction in fees, about $4.50,
decrease. months ahead of time. fees and some of those taxes and fees Ms. Bloom said.
New purchases or registration While some people who are up for were reduced, leading to the dramatic For more information,visitwww.irc-
renewals due prior to Sept. 1 will not renewal in September may feel the overall fee reduction for many vehi- tax.com.
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