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Main Street Focus122 AE Backus Ave.Fort Pierce, FL 34950
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Volume 11, No. 4 November, 2015
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Thanksgiving is one of my favorite
holiday. Since I’m a foodie, it tends to
be a lot about what’s cooking. I love my
Mom’s Pumpkin Mincemeat Pie, Aunt
Barb’s Oyster Stuffing and my Parmesan
Mushroom Stuffing. (See Recipe section for
stuffing recipes.) With all the great smells
that come from a holiday kitchen you can’t help but love this
time of the year.
Mark your calendars for two exciting events that you will not
want to miss.
On November 12th, we have our 6th Annual “Reflec-tions of the Future” Art Show, spearheaded by mosaic
artist Anita Prentice. Anita, along with Ginny Piech Street,
Julie Lounibos, Leslie Stokes and George Rowe will display
a variety of work to make for a wonderful holiday shop-
ping opportunity.
December 10th we have the “Colleen Nash Becht Shopping Experience & Raffle Drawing.” This is another occasion to
purchase those last minute holiday gift items. We will also draw
the winning ticket for the original watercolor “Bucking Float”
donated by Colleen Nash Becht.
Become a member or volunteer with Main Street Fort Pierce. Your personal involvement and membership commit-
ment helps Main Street Fort Pierce accomplish goals, set new
ones, and support downtown’s economic wellbeing, revitaliza-
tion and cultural vibrancy in the very heart and soul of our
downtown community. Last quarter (July – August 2015) we
had 253 volunteers work over 680 hours. We couldn’t do this
without the support of our volunteers.
Stroll our downtown shops, visit the Farmer’s Market, have
lunch on the waterfront, stop in for a burger from 2nd Street
Bistro or a tasty treat from the Cake Lady. Shop and dine lo-
cally in Beautiful Historic Downtown Fort Pierce! ❖
by Sue Dannahower
Enjoy Your Holiday, and So Much More in Downtown Fort Pierce
Sue DannahowerPresident
Britt ReynoldsVice President
Patty CraftSecretary
Dave MillerTreasurer
Doris TillmanManager
Pam GilletteMarketing Manager
Mimi EwanFinance
Board of Directors
Phone: 772.466.3880 • www.mainstreetfortpierce.org
Staff
Pat AlleyEddie Becht
Patti CraftDana McSweeney
Michelle Miller-MorrisAnne Satterlee
Donna Sizemore
2015 – 2016Officers, Board of Directors & Staff
Volume 11, No. 4 November 2015
Publisher Main Street Fort Pierce Inc.
Editor Joanne Blandford
Advertising Director Main Street Fort Pierce Inc.
Graphic Design Susan M. Roberts
Contributing Writers Joanne Blandford, Sue Dannahower, Pam Gillette, Michael Howard, Mayor Linda Hudson, Debra Magrann, Anne Satterlee, Holly Theuns, Doris Tillman
Photography John Culverhouse, Mary Ann KetchamCopyright © 2015 Main Street Focus Inc. All rights reserved. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Main Street Fort Pierce. Contents may not be reproduced without prior written permission of Main Street Fort Pierce Inc., 122 AE Backus Ave., Fort Pierce, FL 34950. PHONE 772-466-3880 • FAX 772-466-3917 • [email protected].
WITH THE MAYOR
Friday, November 20, at 8:00 a.m.
New Location!Fort Pierce Yacht Club
700 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce
Mayor Linda Hudson invites you to join her for Community News, Special
Announcements, Complementary Coffee, Orchid Island Juice, Breakfast Treats, and more!
Fort Pierce Coffee
with the Mayor
HOSTED BYFort Pierce Yacht Club, Main Street Fort Pierce,
Orchid Island Juice Company, and The City of Fort Pierce. Call Main
Street Fort Pierce for more information at
772-466-3880.
Sponsored by
The Law Firms asks that everyone bring a can of food for their annual food drive.
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CalendarMONTHLY EVENTS
November 1, Sunday: The Volunteers – The United States Army Field Band — 3 p.m.; Tickets are free; call 461-4775 for more information or visit sunrisetheatre.com
November 6, Friday: Friday Fest — 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.; Live music by Out on Bail; Main Street Fort Pierce, 466-3880; mainstreetfortpierce.org
November 2, Monday: The Cake Lady’s 1st Monday Girl’s Night Out — Learn cupcake decorating techniques. Materials included, as is wine and appetizers. Register in advance. $35 per person, all inclusive; 772-242-8128.
November 6, Friday: Boz Scaggs — 3 p.m.; Tickets are $65/$59; call 461-4775 for more information or visit sunrisetheatre.com
November 11, Wednesday: Art Walk — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Art Mundo Open Studio at 111 Orange Avenue, 772-766-0021, artmundo.org; and The Art House at 108 N 2nd Street, 404-641-4875, thearthouseftpierce.com.
November 12, Thursday: Bike Night — 2nd Thursday of every month; Located at the Fort Pierce City Marina between Cobb’s Landing and the Original Tiki Bar; live music @ 6 p.m.; originaltikibar.com or 461-0880.
November 12, Thursday: Reflections of the Future — Artists’ Reception, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.; 466-3880; mainstreetfortpierce.org
November 13, Friday: Reflections of the Future 3-Hour Last Chance Sale — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Platts/Backus House, 122 A.E. Backus Avenue; 466-3880; mainstreetfortpierce.org
November 20, Friday: Coffee With the Mayor — 8:00 a.m. at Fort Pierce Yacht Club;
sponsored by The Law Firm of Hoskins, Turco, Lloyd & Lloyd; Main Street Fort Pierce, 466-3880; www.mainstreetfortpierce.org.
November 20, Friday: Sammy Figueroa & Sally’s Tomato Presents the Music of Cal Tjader — 8 p.m.; Tickets are $25/person. $40/two. $10/students; call 461-4775 for more information or visit sunrisetheatre.com
November 28, Saturday: Billy Gibbons & The BFG’s — 8 p.m.; Tickets are $65/$55; call 461-4775 for more information or visit sunrisetheatre.com
WEEKLY EVENTS
Tuesdays: Jazz Jam at the Sunrise Black Box Theatre — 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.; 460-5299.
Wednesdays: Wednesday Green Market — Rain or Shine 12:00 – 6:00 p.m., Downtown Marina Square; 971-8480.
Saturdays: The Jazz Market — 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; north side of the Downtown Fort Pierce Library; Jazz & Blues Society, 460-5299, www.jazzsociety.org.
Saturdays: Ft. Pierce Farmer’s Market — 8:00 a.m. to Noon; Marina Square on Melody Lane; Market Manager, 940-1145.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
A.E. Backus Museum772-465-0630
www.backusmuseum.com
The Art House404-641-4875
www.thearthouseftpierce.com
Art Mundo772-466-1010
www.artmundo.org
Downtown Fort Pierce Library772-462-2787
www.st-lucie.lib.fl.us
Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society772-460-5299
www.jazzsociety.org
Fort Pierce Police Athletic League 772-370-6162
www.fortpiercepal.comVolunteers needed: 772-466-0606
Fort Pierce RiverWalk Center772-489-6473
www.cityoffortpierce.com
Heathcote Botanical Gardens772-464-4672
www.heathcotebotanicalgardens.org
Manatee Observation & Education Center772-466-1600
www.manateecenter.com
St. Lucie County Aquarium772-462-3474
www.stlucieco.gov/marine_center
St. Lucie County Regional History Center772-462-1795
www.stlucieco.gov/history
Sunrise Theatre 772461-4775
www.sunrisetheatre.com
Sunrise Theatre’s Black Box772-461-4775
www.sunrisetheatre.com
Save the Date: 27th Annual Christmas Festival and Parade
“A Christmas to Remember” The City of Fort Pierce, Main Street Fort Pierce and the
Fort Pierce Sunrise Kiwanis will kick off the 27th Annual
Sights & Sounds on Second Festival and Parade in Historic
Downtown Fort Pierce on Sunday, December 6. This year’s
theme is “A Christmas to Remember” celebrating the 450th
anniversary of the naming of St. Lucie County and all the
history of our county.
Common Ground Vineyard Church will start the day
by holding an outdoor Sunday Service at 10:00 a.m. at the
intersection of Orange Avenue and Second Street. The festival
begins at 1:00 p.m. with a wide variety of holiday entertainment
from the community and youth dance groups, the arrival of
Santa Claus at 1:30 p.m., food, arts and crafts and the much-
anticipated Christmas parade.
The Sights & Sounds Parade, sponsored by the Fort Pierce Sunrise Kiwanis, begins at 4:30 p.m. The parade starts at
Tickle Tummy Hill on Second Street. It will travel south to
Orange Avenue; turn east on Orange and north on Indian
River Drive concluding at the River Walk Center. This year’s
Grand Marshall is the St. Lucie County Historical Society.
Immediately following the Parade will be the lighting of the
Holiday Christmas Tree. The tree is located in the roundabout
at Avenue A & Indian River Drive. After the tree lighting,
stay around for the “The Holiday Lights Spectacular” in Marina
Square on Melody Lane. “The Holiday Lights Spectacular” is
presented by the City of Fort Pierce. The light show consists
of over 100,000 lights synchronized to holiday music and is a
must see for both locals and out-of-town guests. The lights and
music will run from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. daily until January 10,
2016 (weather permitting).
For more information or parade applications please call
Main Street Fort Pierce at (772) 466-3880 or visit our website
at www.mainstreetfortpierce.org. Look for more details on the
festival and parade will be featured in the December Main
Street Focus.
Free Parking will be available at these locations:
• City Parking Garage (Orange Avenue & Depot Drive)
• County Parking Garage (2nd Street & Boston Avenue)
• Parking Lot (North Indian River Drive between AE Backus
Avenue & Avenue D). ❖
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Sammy Figueroa: BlueBird Educational Foundation’s Featured Artistby Debra Magrann
BlueBird Educational Foundation
welcomes renowned percussionist and
Grammy Nominee Sammy Figueroa
in concert on Friday November 20,
8:00 p.m., at the Sunrise Black Box
Theatre, 117 S. Second Street in his-
toric, downtown Fort Pierce. Figueroa
will present Sally’s Tomato: A Tribute to
the Music of Cal Tjader. His band’s name, Sally’s Tomato, is taken
from a song Tjader wrote for the 1960s film, Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
Figueroa continues the legacy of Tjader’s innovative music.
Cal Tjader, a sideman in the 1950s, combined the celestial
sound of the vibraphone with intricate swinging rhythms of
mambo and salsa. He recorded nearly 80 albums and set the
stage for what is now called “cool” or “acid” jazz. In his tribute,
Figueroa, who was heavily influenced by Tjader, will perform
classics such as The Continental, Soul Sauce, Alonso, Cuban Fan-
tasy, and Mambo Mindoro. For those who know Cal Tjder’s
music or those who just love to dance, this show is the ticket!
“When I first heard Cal Tjader, I was only fifteen years old,”
said Figueroa. “I saw him on TV. I didn’t know who he was but
the music was incredible. It changed my life. He brought a cool
sound to Latin music, creating what they now call ‘acid jazz’.
He brought in superstar percussionists like Mongo Santamaria,
Willie Bobo and my idol Bill Fitch. He also had Clare Fischer
who was one of the most notable arrangers ever.”
An original member of the Brecker Brothers jazz-fusion band,
Sammy Figueroa has long been known as a global giant of jazz.
He has recorded and performed with countless artists from
Miles Davis to Mariah Carey, has appeared with the original
Saturday Night Live Band and is known for his ability to play
percussion in any genre. He successfully made the transition
from sought-after sideman to solo artist and his latest releases
have received Grammy nominations for Best Latin Jazz Album.
Fulfilling their mission of deepening music appreciation and ex-
panding cultural horizons, BlueBird Educational Foundation has
arranged a master class the morning of the show involving the study
of Afro-Cuban and Latin Jazz conducted by Figueroa for the Lincoln
Park Academy jazz band. Under the direction of Jason Albert, the
LPA jazz ensemble students will perform
onstage as the opening act for the show.
Come out to support these students and
the influence that music makes in young
people’s lives through quality education
and public performance.
Tickets are $25 per person, $40 for
two and $10 for students with ID.
For ticket information, contact the Sunrise Theatre box office
at (772) 461-4775 or go to www.sunrisetheatre.com.
BlueBird Educational Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit. Since
its founding in 2008, BBEF’s mission is to bring the best in blues,
jazz, and classical acts to the Treasure Coast while offering local
students opportunities for master classes with visiting artists, as
well as scholarships and instruments to help them reach their artis-
tic goals, enhancing their exposure to the best in American music.
Visit BBEF at bluebirdfoundation.com. ❖
St. Lucie County Celebrates the 450th Anniversary of its Naming and History with a Week of Celebration & Activitiesby T.A.Wyner
It was 450 years ago that Pe-
dro de Aviles Menendez first
named the area Santa Lucea
(the Spanish spelling), on the
Feast Day of Santa Lucea, De-
cember 13, 1565. Old Spanish
maps identify Santa Lucea be-
tween Vero Beach and Stuart.
Local historian Lucille Rieley
Rights speculates (in her book,
A Portrait of St. Lucie County,
Florida) that Menendez’s mo-
tivation to accept the king’s
contract to return and settle La
Florida, was the hope of finding his son, Juan, lost in a hurricane.
It was that hopeful search that brought him to our area.
Robyn Gioia’s book, America’s REAL First Thanksgiving
notes such feasts were customary for Spanish Catholics. Lo-
cally, foods recorded in the logs of Menendez’s ships in addi-
tion to traditional foods of Native Floridians of the time are
prepared on the Feast of Santa Lucia. The Spanish introduced
pigs to La Florida, so our feast this year will include a pig
roast, as well as cocido, the traditional Spanish stew of pork,
chicken and garbanzo beans. Traditional Native “Floridian”
foods of the era including turkey, maize (corn) and pumpkin
will complete the menu.
The native pumpkin is
known as the “Seminole”
pumpkin. However, illustra-
tions by the French artist, LeM-
oyne, document it was growing
in Florida in the 1500s, long
before the Seminole “tribe” was
formed. The Native pumpkin
has been on the endangered
food list. But local farmers are
helping preserve it by saving
and sharing seeds with garden-
ers worldwide.
Although our county is the
only municipality that embraces the name St. Lucie, our area
went through numerous name and boundary changes. In 1810,
our area was called East Florida; renamed St. Johns County in
1821. St. Johns split into several counties in 1840 and our area
became Mosquito County. Mosquito County then split into
two new counties, with this area again named St. Lucie, until
border changes in 1880 renamed it Brevard County.
In 1905, St. Lucie County was finally established, originally
including what became Okeechobee County in 1917 and In-
dian River and Martin counties in 1925.
This year’s Feast of Santa Lucia spans a week. Main Street Fort Pierce will acknowledge the anniversary during the
Christmas parade on Sunday, December 6th. On Saturday,
December 12th, at the Fort Pierce Inlet State Park, and Slow
Food will host an event to showcase the area’s cultural diversity
with costume, dance, food, language and music.
On Sunday, December 13th, the Feast Day of Santa Lu-
cia, the county’s Sunshine (incubator) Kitchen and Slow
Food will host the anniversary celebration with a feast of
foods noted above.
For more information, contact T. A. Wyner 561-756-3600
and visit St. Lucie County’s Regional History Center operated
by expert historians. ❖
Seminole Pumpkin
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Well known artist, Colleen
Nash Becht, has graciously donat-
ed an original watercolor to Main Street Fort Pierce. The water-
color, Bucking Float, was named
by her father, Phil Nash and is
valued at $4,800. Raffle tickets
are on sale now for $10 each or
three (3) for $25. Tickets can be
purchased by calling Main Street Fort Pierce at (772) 466-3880.
Artist Bio: Colleen Nash Becht’s obsession is to take
an ordinary moment and turn it into something eternal
and sublime with the risk and challenge of working the
fluidity of water colors! Colleen’s watercolors are intricate
and detailed, often hyper-realistic as they capture the
beauty of sunlight and shadows. Her subject matter varies
from anything and everything coastal, including tropical
flora and fauna. Her latest obsession, wooden dinghies
found floating in the waters from the Bahamas to
California. Recently, Colleen has been busy completing
commissioned work for private collectors.
Colleen’s work has gained national and international rec-
ognition and can be found in private collections worldwide.
Her watercolors adorn many local and not-so-local galleries;
local restaurants including 12A Buoy, Cobb’s Landing,
Fort Pierce Inlet Beach Bar & Grill, and Sailfish Brewery;
as well as numerous offices and retail establishments.
Colleen was born in the Chicago area, but has spent most
of her life in Fort Pierce. She graduated from John Carroll
High School and attended the Fine Art School of East
Carolina University. Colleen is married to Local Attorney
and Fort Pierce City Commissioner, Edward “Eddie” Becht
and has three children, Brian, Allie and Drake.
The drawing will be held on Thursday, December 10, dur-
ing the Christmas Holiday Shopping Party featuring unique
items created by Colleen. There will be something for every-
one: prints, framed originals, miniatures, coasters, cutting
boards, t-shirts and much more.
Please join us for a unique shopping experience at the
Platts/Backus House located at 122 A.E. Backus Avenue in
Historic Downtown Fort Pierce from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The
drawing will take place at 7:00 p.m. Call Main Street Fort Pierce for more information. ❖
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Colleen Nash Becht Watercolor Raffleby Sue Dannahower
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The Rebirth of the Sunrise Theatreby Joanne Blandford
When the Sunrise Theatre’s curtain rose on January 14, 2006,
for the first performance after its renovation, the board members
of the Main Street Fort Pierce, St. Lucie Preservation Association,
and Sunrise Theatre all felt a tremendous sense of accomplish-
ment. The road to opening night was long and filled with many
challenges but the cultural and economic benefits gained from the
Theatre’s restoration will be felt for years to come.
The idea to renovate the Sunrise Theatre began in 1988
when newly incorporated Main Street Fort Pierce was looking
for projects to rejuvenate and restore downtown Fort Pierce.
Communities with restored historic theatres have benefited
economically from an increase in restaurants, retail shops, resi-
dential communities, and local jobs. As a whole, these factors
result in increased tax revenue for improvements and projects.
Culturally, historic theatres within Main Street districts
are viewed as assets with great potential. They once served as
public gathering places and most were built with architectural
features unique to the era of their design. The Sunrise Theatre
was built in 1923 around the beginning of Florida’s land boom
and features a Spanish Mediterranean architectural style that
was found in many of the structures built in Florida at the
time. Historic theatres are also key elements used for the
revitalization of small downtown communities.
In 1995, the City of Fort Pierce hosted a public charrette
that led to the City’s Master Plan for development. One of
the requests from the 1995 charrette was for increased cultural
activities. With public support for the Sunrise project, Main Street Fort Pierce began to formulate a plan to restore the
downtown theatre.
The Main Street Fort Pierce board first sought the advice
and resources of the National Trust for Historic Places and
League of Historic American Theatres to determine if the
Sunrise Theatre was a viable project. After months of review,
the experts agreed that if the Sunrise were restored, the sur-
rounding area would support
it. The next step was to seek
out and write state grants to
assess the architecture, pur-
chase the building, and begin
historic restoration. Main Street Fort Pierce’s Manager,
Doris Tillman, wrote mul-
tiple grants that resulted in
over $3,000,000 in state and
federal grant dollars to restore the Sunrise.
In 1997, St. Lucie Preservation (a sister corporation of Main Street Fort Pierce) bought the auditorium portion only from
its original owners, the Koblegard family. After consulting with
several experts it was agreed that in order to properly restore
the building, the entire building would need to be purchased.
In 1999, St. Lucie Preservation bought the storefront, parking
lot, and second-floor offices of the Sunrise Theatre building.
A team of architects was hired to prepare the architectural and
structural changes that were needed to take the building back
to its original 1923 design. Sunrise Theatre, Inc. was then
formed with separate Board of Directors to fundraise and over-
see the operations of the Theatre after its restoration. Together
Main Street Fort Pierce and Sunrise Theatre, Inc. raised over
$2,000,000 in private donations for the Theatre’s restoration.
After the private donations and state grants were obtained
the local governments were approached to help contribute to
the completion of the project. Once finished, the Sunrise The-
atre became an asset of the City of Fort Pierce and the public.
The Sunrise Theatre is
listed on the National Register
of Historic Places so the res-
toration of the Sunrise The-
atre had to comply with his-
toric preservation ordinances.
Three specialized architectural
firms were hired to team up
and carefully design a modern
performing arts center in the
space of a former Vaudeville theatre. When completed, the Sun-
rise Theatre’s back stage and rehearsal areas were supplemented
to accommodate a variety of performances. Restoration of the
interior design was done with painstaking detail. A specialized
historic restoration painter carefully uncovered the original paint
schemes and design features. These discoveries in conjunction
with design features in old photographs were meticulously du-
plicated throughout the auditorium, lobby, and lounge areas.
In the 10 years since its grand reopening the Sunrise The-
atre has again become a gathering place of cultural significance.
Executive Director, John Wilkes, continues to book sensation-
al acts each season that attract people from all over the state.
During the summer, the Sunrise is used to teach children the
importance of cultural arts through camps. Surrounding res-
taurants have increased revenue on performance evenings and a
once-vacant downtown building is now a beautifully renovated
historic performing arts venue.
The Sunrise Theatre is now a success story and is used as an
example for other communities throughout the country. ❖
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The Clock Shop Celebrates 35 Yearsby Sue Dannahower
The Clock Shop is celebrating 35 years serving the Treasure
Coast. The establishment, located in downtown Fort Pierce,
is owned by Mel Liebman. Mel has been keeping family heir-
looms ticking for over 35 years.
Mel is a third-generation clock maker who got his start
as a young boy working for his father at the Liebman Clock
Company in Miami. “My father was a true craftsman,” Mel
states proudly.
“There’s no way you’ll make it in Fort Pierce,” Mel was told
when he opened the shop in 1980. “Well, 35 years later, I’m
still here and loving it,” he says proudly. The business started
out slow; the first five years in business he drove to his father’s
store in Miami to pick up and drop off repair work. His first
store was located at 219 Avenue A in downtown Fort Pierce.
In 1987 he moved to the historic PP Cobb Building where
he is currently located.
Mel works on all types of clocks from mantles to cuck-
oos to Grandfathers. Repairs make up about 90 percent of
the business. The shop also sells an assortment of clocks.
Mel states “Fort Pierce has been good to me. My father
would be proud that I have continued to repair clocks as
he taught me.”
With the end of Daylight Savings Time clocks will get more
attention than usual as they “fall back.” Remember to set your
clocks back 1 hour on Sunday, November 1st, as
the sunrise and sunset will be 1 hour earlier.
The Clock Shop is located at 100 Avenue A in
the historic PP Cobb Building in Fort Pierce, and
can be reached at (772) 465-2768. ❖
If you’re like me, you’ve missed dining at Tapas on Melody
Lane. If so, you’ll be happy to know a new one recently opened
in the same location. New owners Jason Alfonso and Hallie
Thomas opened 121 Tapas recently and like fine wine, it just
keeps getting better. Their menu is eclectic. Primarily a con-
temporary cuisine, they offer splashes of Spanish and Italian,
a great Tapas selection and enjoy surprising their patrons with
unique menu items to keep it vibrant. As a Level 2 Sommelier,
Hallie enjoys keeping the wine list adventurous, with a healthy
selection of wines difficult, if not impossible, to find locally. As
Jason explained, “If you can buy a wine locally, why carry it
here? We try to provide quality wines that are unique, hard to
find but excellent quality.”
Jason and Hallie seem well poised and groomed to make 121
Tapas a great success and a one-of-a-kind dining experience in
Fort Pierce. Both grew up in the business and worked their way
up through every position. They learned their trade well having
washed dishes, bussed tables, served, cooked, bar tended, man-
aged and studied this very challenging industry and one they’ve
both come to love and enjoy.
Alfonso, a Vero Beach native, actually met Hallie while
working at the Dune restaurant in Nantucket. His adventure
and self-applied apprenticeship there not only led him to Hall-
ie, now his fiancé, but also exposed him to a whole new world
of “fine dining.” His work there, combined with Hallie’s ex-
perience at her family’s restaurant Millie’s prepared them well
to introduce these aspects into your dining experience at 121
Tapas. As a certified Sommelier, Hallie certainly speaks with
authority when it comes to the fine wine part of your dining
experience there.
The location is a perfect setting for lunch, dinner or their
new Sunday special “Two Dine for Forty Nine,” a great bargain
for a set menu, 2 appetizers, 2 entrees, 2 desserts and bottle of
wine. With seating inside and out, all tables have an excellent
view of the Lagoon. After dining, stroll next door to Lisa Al-
lison’s high-energy art gallery or a gelato at Uncle Carlos. But
don’t leave 121 Tapas without sampling their desserts. As a
self-appointed crème brulee expert, I naturally had to try Ja-
son’s. It was excellent.
Friday evenings are special too with live music starting at
6 p.m. After a hearty round of Tapas samples, sit outside in
the nice fall Florida weather, sip a glass of Hallie’s rare wine,
enjoy the Motown or New Orleans Jazz-themed music, catch
an occasional rising moon out over the River and then take a
nice stroll along the waterfront park, through the Friday Fest
vendors and finally, check out the new fishing pier. If you like
a standing-room-only experience, visit next time Bobby (from
Bobby and the Blisters) plays at 121 Tapas.
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the dining experience at
121 Tapas. The food, spirits, dessert, music and friendly, at-
tentive service were outstanding. It’s a comfortable and con-
venient location with a warm, family-like atmosphere. While
there, talk a little wine with Sommelier Hallie too. You’ll be
pleasantly surprised by some of her unique wines and by the
new technology and processes popping up out there in this
exciting part of the dining experience. Bon appetit.
121 Tapas is located at 121 Melody Lane in Fort Pierce; phone
772-781-0943; [email protected]; www.121melody.com.
Now Open for Lunch — Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 11
a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Monday, closed.
121 Tapas – A Unique Dining Experienceby “Captain Mike” – Michael R. Howard
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Linda [Preston Ottenschot] Wilsonby Pam Gillette
A bright and shining star, Linda Wilson, age 71, passed away peacefully on September
9, after a valiant fight with breast cancer. Linda was a friend of Main Street Fort Pierce and
she will always be remembered for her sunny disposition, love of life and positive attitude.
Linda was born on April 18, 1944 in Homer, New York to Robert Preston and Betty
McBurney Preston. She moved to Fort Pierce in 1976. She worked as a bookkeeper in vari-
ous businesses throughout her career including the citrus and building material industries.
After retirement, Linda volunteered with Main Street Fort Pierce. Linda was the keeper
of the files in the office as well as a supporter of all of the events. When able
Linda helped at Friday Fest, the Reverse Raffle and the Annual Board Meetings.
Linda was also a volunteer usher at the Sunrise Theatre and helped at Heath-
cote Botanical Gardens. She loved hanging out with good friends, traveling,
quilting and volunteering.
During the last couple of years, Linda greatly enjoyed helping out at the
Varsity Sport Shop. Kristina Gibbons, owner of Varsity Sport Shop, said
“Linda was one of those people that you wanted to have around you. She was my
cheerleader when I bought the shop and well, sometimes you come across people
that you want to make sure they stay in your life no matter what, she was one of
them. She was optimistic, head strong and knew just what I needed even when I wasn’t
quite sure I knew what I needed myself. I will miss her so much.”
Linda loved spending time with her family and spoke about her son, daughter and
grandchildren often and with pride. She is survived by her two children: her son Mark
Ottenschot and his wife Janette and daughter Kim Ottenschot and fiancé Bob, five
grandchildren: Trevor, Jade, Mya, Tad, and Ty, Sisters: Pat Harvey and husband Jack of
Cortland NY, Marty Alger and husband Dick of Cortland, NY, brothers Chuck Preston
and wife Doris, Bob Preston and wife Robin of Indiana, and Bill Preston and wife Diane
of California. She is predeceased by Cindy Oustad.
Thank you Linda for sharing your love of life and positive attitude with us and you will
be missed by all of us here at Main Street Fort Pierce. ❖
Home is Where the Art Is Kicks Off with Graham and Rita Stikeletherby Holly Theuns, Executive Director, Art Mundo
Home is Where the Art Is, are a series of fundraising events that Art
Mundo holds almost every month during season. Local art collectors and
friends of Art Mundo host an event in their home and Art Mundo is the
beneficiary of the ticket sales. We have been doing this for a couple of years
and each event is different — menu, artwork and the stories the host tells of
how their collection came to be. The evenings are always a fun night out, a
way to benefit a local non-profit and get to see an art collection you might
not otherwise have a chance to see.
We are kicking off this season’s Home Is Where the Art Is series at the
south beach home of Graham and Rita Stikelether on Saturday, November
21st, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $60 per person and include
hors d’oeuvre buffet, a signature cocktail, beer and wine. Advance reserva-
tions are required and tickets are limited, so book now to be sure to be on
the list for this Home Is Where the Art Is season kick-off event.
The Stikelether’s have one of the best views I have ever seen on the is-
land from their penthouse home — panoramic to the jetty on one side and
Thumb Point, Harbor Isle, and the bridge on the other. Graham and Rita are
active supporters of the arts and the community. Much of their art has come
home with them from charity auctions. Their collection includes work by
A.E. Backus, Rick Kelly, Robert Butler, Jackie Schindehette, Colleen Becht,
Julie Lounibos and Jack Shelton, just to name a few. They have a hope chest
made by the famed grandmother and grandfather clock maker Omer Noelke
and a darling set of teddy bears — each made by Jeanette Gregory from the
fur of a different retired fur coat. They are looking forward to sharing the
stories behind how they have built their collection over the years.
I don’t have the entire season’s schedule ready to share yet but I do know
that I will be hosting a Home Is Where the At Is at my newly renovated
historic 2nd Street home in March of 2016.
I am sharing some photos of friends enjoying themselves at
previous years Home is Where the Art Is events. Book your
reservations now and join the fun at www.artmundo.orgArt Mundo is a center for creative expression located at 111 Orange
Avenue in Historic Downtown Fort Pierce. The Center is open Tuesday
through Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday nights until 8:00
p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We are closed on Sunday
and Monday. Please visit our website www.artmundo.org to find out about
upcoming shows, calls to artists, classes, special events and opportunities to
volunteer. Our phone number is 772-466-1010.Forty working artists share
the refurbished bank headquarters building with us. Come and see the art-
ists at work and visit the Loft third floor galleries. ❖
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by Sue Dannahower
“Reflections of the Future” is a unique art show for the next
generation. The exhibits will blend painted mosaics, whimsi-
cal pottery and complex, yet bold artwork in a variety of me-
diums. Local artists Anita Prentice, Ginny Piech Street, Julie
Loundibos, George Rowe and Leslie Stokes combine their
unique talents for a two-day Art Exhibit where the world of
art shows us the “Reflections of the Future.”The Artist Reception will be held at the Platts/Backus
House, 122 A.E. Backus Avenue, on Thursday, November 12,
from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. If you can’t attend the Thurs-
day Reception you have one final opportunity at the 3-Hour Last Chance Sale on Friday, November 13, from 11:00 a.m.
to 2:00 p.m.
M e e t t h e A r t i s t s :
Anita Prentice is an award-winning artist who is known
on the Treasure Coast as “The Bench Lady.” Working with
the City of Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County, Anita created
150 mosaic benches, each a distinctive representation of the
diversity of people, wildlife, landscape and history of the area
she loves. These benches can be seen as far north as A1A
on North Hutchinson Island to south Martin County. She
has created grave markers of several former Highwaymen and
portraits of the writer Zora Neale Hurston. Historic Immo-
kolee Estate is among the private and public places that have
been her “canvases” for mosaic murals. For six years Anita
has invited well-known artists as well as emerging artists to
show at the Platts/Backus House. “Reflections of The Future”
is always a wonderful surprise and magnificent show. Anita
fully intends to paint the town.
Ginny Peach Street grew up in Indiana and earned a BFA
in studio art with an emphasis in printmaking at Murray
State University in Kentucky. She has lived in the South
Carolina Low Country and tropical, festive Key
West. Each of these places has influenced Ginny’s
art perspective. Her beliefs about art: There are no
mistakes. There are no rules. The process of creat-
ing art is what really matters. She enjoy collage,
or anything with pieces and parts, because of the
ability to move and play with the parts until she
is pleased with the arrangement. While paper has
been Ginny’s go-to medium, she enjoying break-
ing away to explore other materials. Currently this
is clay. The tactile nature of clay immediately en-
gages her senses and involves her creatively. “One
can’t be passive when one’s hands are deep in mud!” She also
enjoys collaboration as it nurtures a strong creative environ-
ment and builds lasting alliances in the art community.
Julie Loundibos is a native Floridian who has always had
an eye and a heart for art. She is primarily a self-taught artist,
but has also gleaned many skills and techniques from local
workshops and sharing energy with a myriad of talented art-
ist friends. She has a passion for the bold colors and designs
found in the local tropical fauna and flora. Julie paints a wide
variety of subjects in both acrylic and oil mediums. Most of
her paintings evolve with minimal planning, which she finds
fun and creative, and enjoys the process. Julie hopes that her
paintings invoke in others the same joy and fun
that went into creating them. Her focus for this
show will be on creating “slices,” if you will, of
tropical life here in Fort Pierce, both fauna and
flora. The canvases she has chosen are long with
short ends, creating a thin slice of whatever she
portrays. Don’t be surprised to see some of her re-
curring favorite subjects, such as mangroves, fish,
and oysters as well as some other surprises in this
thin canvas format.
George Rowe has lived and worked in St. Lucie
County for most of his life. He is an employee
of the St. Lucie County school system as well as
an artist. As a native Floridian and painter, he has
spent much of his life absorbed in the portrayal
of scenes, including: landscapes, seascapes, and
recognizable buildings of the Fort Pierce area and
South Florida. The influences of his work in part
came from time spent as a youth learning painting
skills from Jack Roberts (a former Beanie Backus
student) and figure drawing classes at the Univer-
sity of South Florida. Currently he also spends
time in the field sketching and painting. George’s
primary medium is oil paint with brush and pal-
ette knife, while not represented here; he also pro-
duces work in gaouche, water color, and pencil.
He spent ten years with the Lafferandre Gallery,
where he had numerous one-man shows and year-
round exhibits. He has also shown at the St Lucie
County Fair, Backus House and the Backus Gal-
lery. He currently has artwork on display at Studio 17 in Fort
Pierce.
Leslie Stokes is originally from Louisville, Kentucky. She
has a working studio located in Fort Pierce, Florida where she
produces paintings for interior designers and collectors. She
also teaches intuitive oil classes. She graduated from the Uni-
versity of Kentucky with a B.A. in Art History. Leslie studied
painting in Paris and northern France including the gardens
of Giverny. She has been juried into the Backus Museum,
the Elliot Museum, Florida Museum for Women Artists in
Deland and the Cummer Museum in Jacksonville. Corpo-
rate collections include the City National Bank in Miami,
Shelby Homes in Vero Beach, Rumberger Kirk
Caldwell in Tampa, and Jill Schwartz and Associ-
ates in Winter Park, Florida. She is represented by
Ron Pedonti Interiors in Orlando, and Interiors
in Winter Park, Florida. Her current work is about
experimentation and following instincts to make
marks, rub out paint and spend time with the sur-
face to examine what is happening. A reference to
nature in her work originates from her interest in
the vocabulary of patterns found in landscapes.
Leslies work is a reliance on intuition, imagina-
tion, and observation.
For more information call Main Street Fort Pierce (772) 466-3880. The Artist Reception will
be held on Thursday, November 12, from 5:00
p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The 3-Hour Last Chance Sale will be held on Friday, November 13, from 11:00
a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ❖
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The St. Lucie County Cham-
ber of Commerce and TD Bank
announced the winners of the
31st Annual Business & Industry
Awards at its gala ceremony held
at the Treasure Coast Lexus
dealership this past September.
BlueBird Educational
Foundation was nominated
by the Chamber’s committee
and members of the public as a
leading nonprofit and earned a
semi-finalist designation. Accepting the award was founder
and President, Darryl Bey. “The honor of this award shows
appreciation for our achievements,” said Bey.
BBEF’s mission is to bring the best in blues, jazz, and
classical performers to the Treasure Coast while offering local
students opportunities for master classes with visiting artists,
as well as scholarships and instruments to help them reach
their artistic goals, enhancing their exposure to the best in
American music.
This honor is given to a variety of businesses and partner-
ships in retail, manufacturing, tourism, nonprofit and other
countywide services that exemplify the community spirit and
volunteerism that build the quality of life and economic well-
being for everyone in St. Lucie County.
With 170 nominations, more than 360 guests attended the
event where over a dozen professional services were honored
as finalists, including St. Andrews Episcopal Academy, in the
Educational category.
Judging criteria was not limited to Chamber participation,
but was based on community involvement, economic impact,
and environmental stewardship.
The Unified Chamber of St. Luce County is an organiza-
tion of business owners working together to help grow their
business through advocacy, education and exposure. ❖
Electricity Comes to Fort Pierce
Electricity came to Fort Pierce on Thanksgiving
Day, 1912. The original generator was a small unit
driven by a steam engine and a boiler which used
wood fuel. In the early years, the generator ran from
5 to 11 p.m., plus two mornings each week so “ladies”
could do their ironing. In 1914, the City Council
instructed Public Works to keep the street lights
burning all night. A blackout occurred one evening in
1922 when a wad of Hyacinths floated down Moore’s
Creek, blocking water intakes at the Power Plant. The
HD King Power Plant, decommissioned in 2008, was
located at Indian River Drive and Backus Avenue (aka
Avenue C.). ❖
by Sue Dannahower
BlueBird Educational Foundation Receives Chamber Awardby Debra Magrann
Terri Sloan-Bartz, (l.) Chair-man of the Board, presents Darryl Bey with the Semi-
Finalist certificate for BlueBird Educational Foundation.
Photo by Marisol’s Photography
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Thankful and Hopefulby Wendy Dwyer
�Love, Jazz Community:
We’re thankful every Saturday morning when we bump into
you browsing around the Saturday Morning Jazz Market, finding one-of-a-kind treasures for yourself or for gifts. We’re
also grateful for your gift to us of enthusiasm, applause, and
your continued support as members, patrons, volunteers, or
simply happy audience members. It’s because of that support
from the community that we’re able to continue to offer Master
Classes, school programs, one-to-one teaching experiences for
students, and musical support to other organizations in St.
Lucie County who ask for our help to add some love and great
music to their own events throughout the year.
Okay, so maybe the Christmas decorations came out in
October, and maybe I’ll get over seeing a life-sized blowup
Santa peeking out of the outhouse as I walk through the
local big box store, but I know that I’ll never forget to take
the chance to say thank you — on behalf of all of us at Fort Pierce Jazz and Blues Society, for the love and support you
share with us all year long. We’ll keep the music coming,
and we’re grateful knowing that you’ll be there cheering us
on, enjoying every beat, and sharing the love with us regard-
less of the season.
If you’d like to learn more about Fort Pierce Jazz and Blues Society, or if you’d like to share the gift of membership with
someone to show your own gratitude during this season of
thanks, please visit us at www.jazzsociety.org, or call us today at
772-460-JAZZ. ❖
Way back in early October, I started seeing Christmas
decorations in every store. Seeing Dancing Santa and singing
Christmas trees got me thinking about how sometimes we’re in
such a hurry to get to the next big thing that maybe we don’t
take the time to stop and enjoy what’s going on around us right
now. Maybe that’s why I love being the one who gets to share
the good news about Waterside Blues, which is coming up
November 15th in historic downtown Fort Pierce.
Every year, Fort Pierce Jazz and Blues Society hosts a free blues
concert on the waterfront at Melody Lane in beautiful downtown
Fort Pierce as a way of showing our gratitude to the community
which supports our efforts and enjoys our music all throughout
the rest of the year. We bring a phenomenally talented group or
musician down, set up all the equipment, and do our best to please
Mother Nature, who always smiles down on our efforts to share
great music and gratitude with the community.
All we ask of you is that you bring your own lawn chairs and
leave the bottles and cans at home. We’ll have delicious food
and refreshing beverages available throughout the afternoon of
music we lovingly refer to as Waterside Blues, which will begin
at 1 p.m. and go until 5 p.m. We’ll start off with a little bit of
jazz, then we’ll take a left turn and bring you a little blues. And
this year, we have a really special musical treat with Dave Scott
and the Reckless Shots lighting up the stage starting at 3 p.m. with
high-caliber, blues-rock and rhythm-and-blues that will make it
impossible for you to stay in your seats. You’ll remember Dave
Scott because of his searing guitar and vocals during his tenure
with the late, great David Shelley & Bluestone, who packed the
house for Fort Pierce Jazz and Blues every time they played.
It’s an afternoon of music, fun, and friendship, and it’s one
way we can thank you for supporting our efforts throughout the
rest of the year. Every time you come to a Tuesday evening Jazz Jam at the Sunrise Black Box or spend a Wednesday night at
the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens and listen to great mu-
sic at a great price, you help us provide thousands of dollars in
scholarships for talented young musicians who are destined to be
the stars of tomorrow. And we’re grateful for that. We’re grateful
that you helped us make this year’s Jazz Week festivities in Down-
town Fort Pierce the best yet, and we’re already planning for next
year’s 25th Birthday Celebration to be even bigger and better.
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Keepers Crabcake – Baltimore in Every Bite, Honby Eric Seibenick, Market Manager Downtown Fort Pierce Farmer’s Market
The business began back in 2011, but the recipe dates back generations. Keepers
Crabcake, now at the Downtown Fort Pierce Farmers’ Market every Saturday,
has a decade’s-long culinary history. Matt and Michael Jean grew up crabbing in the
Chesapeake Bay, then met in high school where she learned to make crab cakes from
Matt’s mother and grandmother. Michael recreated the recipes and taught Matt the
secret to the “perfect crabcake.”
Keepers Crabcake goes by the Crabcake Rules:
Rule #1—only use the highest quality, all-jumbo lump crabmeat. This highlights the
sweetness and delicacy of each handcrafted crabcake.
Rule #2—Old Bay.
Rule #3 —Keep it simple. No incorporation of other ingredients for flavor or tex-
ture, or other methods of cooking. Stick to the classic and serve the best crab cake.
Keepers Crabcake showcases the crabmeat instead of masking it. Available on its
own or as a sandwich, these crab cakes are broiled to order, and served with freshly-
made cole slaw, another secret family recipe. Each sandwich is served with a bag of
UTZ crab chips to round out the meal.
At the Downtown Fort Pierce Farmers’ Market, the dynamic mix of vendors
and visitors creates an energetic vibe, and the live music, different every week, creates
a micro-concert atmosphere. No wonder the Market has been voted #1 in Florida,
again! Working close to the seawall at the market makes Michael a little nostalgic for
Annapolis, but Matt and Michael and their three boys now call Fort Pierce home.
Find the taste of Baltimore in every bite, hon! Come to the Downtown Fort
Pierce Farmers’ Market at Marina Square every Saturday, rain or shine. See why
Keepers Crabcake is part of the Saturday morning tradition! ❖
Merit Award for Outstanding Florida Main Street Rehabilitation Project – Hill House/Sailfish Brewing CompanyAureliano Esquivel — 118 Gardenia Avenue
Custodia & Carlos Nunez — 1617 Havana Avenue (rental)
Mary Locke — 116 Wisteria Avenue
John & Verneda Crumbley — 1602 N 21st Street
Presented at the State of Florida Main Street Conference held
in St. Petersburg Florida in September.
Coffee with the Mayor – October Neighbor Gems
Main Street Fort Pierce, represented by Doris Tillman,
Manager, receives finalist award at St. Lucie County Chamber
of Commerce 31st Annual Business & Industry Awards.
FPUA Voted The Best Place to Work in St. Lucie County
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial
Reporting has been awarded to Fort Pierce Utilities Authority
by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United
States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual finan-
cial report (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the high-
est form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting
and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a signifi-
cant accomplishment by a government and its management.
An Award of Financial Reporting Achievement has been
awarded to the individual(s), department or agency designated
by the government as primarily responsible for preparing the
award-winning CAFR.
AWARD#1 Presented to:
Nina B. Hurtubise, Director of Financial Services
AWARD#2 Presented to:
Department of Finance, Fort Pierce Utilities Authority
24 MAIN STREET FOCUS NOVEMBER 2015 NOVEMBER 2015 MAIN STREET FOCUS 25
Think back to the worst holiday gift you ever received. I know it is painful,
but you can handle it. What was it that made it simply the worst? For me, the
worst was the year that my mother-in-law gave me a Clapper and a two-pack
of Plug-in Room Fresheners. I gave her a cashmere sweater. While the Clapper
cannot quite compare to Ralphie’s pink bunny costume, I was disappointed.
A trip through the CVS and my dear mother-in-law was done. For once in
my life, I was speechless (some of you may find that hard to believe.) I was not
expecting a diamond pendant but a little of effort would have gone a long way.
Trust me; I am not that hard to buy for; but Plug-In Room Fresheners? Please.
Gift buying is not nearly as tough as people make it out to be. It all depends
upon where you shop. Let us be clear, people do not want a Chia Pet or a
Clapper for Christmas. I realize that they are heavily advertised during the
holidays, but no one wants one. People want to feel that you picked a gift just
for them. If you want to be considered an excellent gift giver, you are in luck.
Unique is the Backus Museum’s middle name and our personal shoppers;
Marilyn, Carol, Sue, George, Kathleen and Corinne are there to assist you.
Each year we put together an astonishing exhibit of artwork with gift-giving
in mind. You may select from handcrafted sterling silver and
semi-precious stone jewelry, pottery, fused glass, hand-turned
wood, custom crafted silk handbags, oil paintings, original
photography, mosaic beadwork, plus all the fabulous Muse-
um Store items. Prices start at about $25 for a one-of-a-kind
gift —just a bit more than a Clapper. No matter what you
select from the Backus Museum, it will surely be a lot better
than a Chia Pet or the department stores holiday perfume
gift set. By the way, who actually wears scented powder and
sparkly body gel?
Backus Museum Selection Beats a Chia Pet Any Dayby Kathleen Fredrick
Continued on page 26 …
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Naturally, if it is the holidays, there must
be a sale. Everyone knows that the two go
hand-in-hand. The Museum’s top-notch
marketing team has a whopper of a sale
in store for you. Unlike mainstream chain
stores, we do not mark the sale items up
before we mark them down. Nope, it is an
honest to goodness sale, no gimmicks, no
fine print, just savings. On the weekend of
Friday, December 4th to Sunday the 6th,
everything in the Museum will be at least
10% off. Everything includes original artwork, whether $25 or
$25,000. On that weekend, all A.E. Backus reproductions will
also be 25% off for everyone. Museum Members, who joined
prior to the sale, will receive additional preferred pricing and
special deals on select items. With a purchase of $30 or more,
you will receive a free A.E. Backus Lithograph just for shop-
ping in.
Like a party? Everyone is invited to attend the Holiday Week-
end Open House Reception on Friday, December 4th from 5 to
8 p.m. You can come straight from work for a tasty nosh, a
refreshing libation and some serious shopping. Weather per-
mitting; we will have a campfire and marshmallows roasting
on an open fire. Personal shoppers will be
on hand to assist you and the Museum has
lovely gift bags and accents to make your
present much more special. Now, doesn’t
that sound like fun? The sale continues on
Saturday the 5th from 10 to 4 p.m. and on
Sunday the 6th from noon to 4 p.m.
Holiday shopping and gift buying do
not have to be exhausting experiences.
Have a little fun this holiday season by
shopping at the Backus Museum. Our
selection of gift items and original art are one-of-a-kind. Chan-
nel the Santa within; come to the A.E. Backus Museum for
everyone on your holiday list.The A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery is located at 500 N. Indian River
Drive in historic downtown Fort Pierce. For more information call 772-465-
0630, email [email protected]. Visit our website, www.Backus-
Museum.com for even more information and please like us on our Facebook
Page – A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery. Regular hours: Wed. – Sat. 10 a.m.
– 4 p.m., Sun., Noon – 4 p.m., closed on Monday and Tuesday. Admission is
$5 per person. Museum members are FREE. Children under 18 and active
duty military are always FREE. AARP, AAA and Veterans with proper I.D.
receive a $2 discount on admission. The first Sunday of each month is family
day and admission is free to all. ❖
BACKUS MUSEUM … continued from page 25
Tech ByteS: Browser Wars by Michael Lewis, Mike’s Downtown Computer Repair
Which is the best? Which is the fast-
est? Which is securest? They all work
fairly well, however all browsers are
fallible. It only takes you allowing one
app, plugin, or extension to cause it to have all sorts of erratic
behavior, not to mention it could cause you to get more viruses.
The easiest way to fix a browser is to reset it to factory settings.
Keep in mind some malware/browser hijackers are so embedded
inside the operating system that even this will not help. Be sure
to back up passwords, shortcuts, etc. before resetting.
To reset Internet Explorer, go to Internet options in the Con-
trol Panel; once there click the advanced tab on the bottom you
will see Reset.
For Google Chrome, open Chrome and click the 3 lines in
the upper right corner; click Settings and go to the bottom of
the page and hit show advanced settings. Now scroll to the bot-
tom of the screen and you will see Reset Settings.
For Apple Safari, go into the history menu and select Clear
history and website data. After selecting this it will take you to
the clear history menu, click clear all history, and now simply
click reset.
Hopefully this speeds up your browsing and removes any
unwanted malware. Good luck and safe computing!
Mike’s Downtown Computer Repair is located at 207
Orange Ave. Suite E in Fort Pierce; phone (772) 448-8153,
cell (772) 480-3427. ❖
Roasting Fresh VegetablesI love roasted vegetables, they are a quick and
healthy side dish. My friend Anita Prentice makes
the best roasted vegetables — they always come out
nicely caramelized and cooked to perfection. Here
are some of her tips.
• Cut vegetables the same size so they’ll cook
evenly.
• Coat with oil but not too much oil. Mix two
tablespoons of olive oil with your favorite
herbs and spices. I like Italian herbs & garlic.
• Since vegetables have a high water content
use a cookie sheet with a low lip and don’t
overcrowd the vegetables or they will steam
and become mushy.
• Roast the vegetables on a higher temperature,
400 – 450 degrees to get a nice caramelized
and crispy outside. Roast for 35 to 45
minutes; give them one or two stirs through
the cooking process.
The addition of roasted vegetables are a healthy
alternative for a great Thanksgiving dinner. Bon
Appetite! ❖
by Sue Dannahower
Fit at Every Ageby Kristen Barchers
Getting and staying fit can be a challenge at any age, and if you are an older adult, the fitness scene can be intimidating and seem to be dominated by a younger crowd. But the research is in and staying active and physically fit is a key component in healthy aging. A fitness program called Silver Sneakers may be your answer to a healthy lifestyle. Silver Sneakers is a fitness program designed for adults age 65 and older. The program has several options, which include perks like:✓ Use of all basic gym amenities at participating gyms✓ Group classes designed specifically for older adults and led
by certified instructors✓ Guidance from a Program Advisor✓ Social activities geared toward older adults✓ Health education seminars and events✓ Fitness classes in your neighborhood at places like recreation
centers, older-adult living communities, local parks, etc.Professional guidance through all available options makes
getting started in and navigating the program simple. With the convenience and broad range of classes offered, it’s easy to find an activity you’ll enjoy. Perhaps most importantly, the program can expose you to a community of like-minded older adults. Research shows that adherence to a fitness program is increased when you are accountable to a group and/or have a friend to exercise with. Additionally, increasing your social circle in and of itself can increase health and wellbeing.
Silver Sneakers is covered by many Medicare plans and, if you are part of a Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement Health plan, you may already have a membership. Fort Pierce has several participating gyms, including Nature’s Way and Anytime Fitness. ❖
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by Sue Dannahower
Oyster StuffingThis Thanksgiving favorite is from Barbara Ridge.
2 pints oysters; reserve ⅓ cup liquid
⅓ cup heavy cream
1½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup celery, chopped
salt & pepper to taste
⅔ cup butter, melted
3 cups cracker crumbs
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a shallow baking dish.
Put ½ of the oysters in the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle with
half of the celery. Top with remaining oysters and celery.
Mix reserved oyster liquid, cream, Worcestershire, salt
and pepper. Pour over oysters. Top with breadcrumbs and
drizzle with butter. Bake 40 – 45 minutes. Serves 10.
Mushroom & Parmesan StuffingThis is my favorite stuffing. The recipe comes from America’s
Test Kitchen cookbook.
½ pound bacon, sliced into ¼-inch pieces
1 stick butter
1 large onion, chopped
½ pound mushrooms, sliced
3 stalks of celery, chopped
1 loaf of dense day old bread, cubed and dried
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons poultry seasoning, or to taste
1 egg, whisked
½ cup chicken broth
Half and Half
In a heavy saucepan sauté bacon till crisp. Add butter,
onion, celery and mushrooms, sauté on low until tender.
Add poultry seasoning. Set aside while you mix the other
ingredients.
In a large bowl mix bread cubes and Parmesan. Add ba-
con, mushroom mixture and egg. Pour in chicken broth and
mix. Add half & half to desired consistency.
Place stuffing into a greased pan and bake at 350 degrees
for 45 minutes. Serves 10 – 12.
Thanksgiving is All About the “Stuffing”
Any Day on the Water is a Great Dayby Joe Payne
The extended rainy days, hurricanes off the coast, higher high
tide levels and super moon has passed. Hopefully in between
those bad days, you were able to make it a good day of fishing.
The silver and finger mullet are everywhere in large schools.
With the mullet schools you can expect lots of big fish to be
feeding on them. Try fishing with spoons, plugs or live bait
outside the schools of mullet. Snook, redfish, trout and other
species tend to hang outside those schools for dinner.
If you can get out on the flats before the wind kicks up, try
using a top water jig while the water is slick. Then change it
up with DOAs, CAL heads or live bait. Catching snook in the
slot size is challenging, but the reward is a successful fishing
day and dinner on the table. Redfish are in the floats but they
can also be found in deeper running water. Try fishing the
inlet with an outgoing tide along the islands. Using a sinker
(enough weight to bring your bait down but not enough to
make it stationary) 3 – 4 foot leader line. Hook on a live
shrimp and let it swim with the current. Using live mullet
along the jetty rocks and just outside the inlet from the jetty
has been proven successful.
Offshore days will be getting a little rougher, but the fish are
still biting. Big bull dolphin and schoolies are still being caught
in deeper water. Look for slick top water, scattered weed, pods,
weed lines or floating debris. The bait and dolphin are hanging
around these areas. After trolling around with no hits some-
times stopping and pitching a spoon, feather or live bait out
and let it sink. The dolphin may bite your plug or follow it up
to shallower water. But be ready with rods with cut bait. Chum
the area and drive the boat in a circle to keep you in the area of
the fish, and stay on top of the chum line you created.
Your victorious day of fishing is sometimes a lot of luck. But
you have to be prepared and continue to learn new fishing
techniques. So hit the water! You can check at www.myfwc.
com for all the regulations. ❖
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