PALM CITY/TESORO
VOL. 1/ ISSUE 5
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“There isn’t anybody that hasn’t, in some way, shape or form, that hasn’t been impacted by cancer.” Bob Griese
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2012
Griese in town for Tesoro Dolphins legend helps celebrate the one-year anniversary of Dianne Devant Reserve Collection By Patrick Bernadeau Staff writer TESORO – On Nov. 29, NFL Hall of Famer and Dolphins legend Bob Griese helped celebrate the oneyear anniversary of the Dianne Devant Reserve Collection store opening in Tesoro. At a small party inside the lavish design studio, hosted by storeowner Dianna Devant, the starting quarterback of the 1972 Miami Dolphins, the only team in NFL history to record an undefeated season, signed and give away copies of his cookbook, “Griese Spoon Cookbook: A Collection of Favorite
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Palm City man’s group focuses on stopping 5 human trafficking Patrick Bernadeau/staff writer Bob Griese is use to handing off a pigskin, but this time, Griese hands over a signed copied of his cookbook, “Griese Spoon Cookbook: A Collection of Favorite Recipes Shared by Celebrities and Friends.”
American Pickers Gold Card coming to Florida program returns for fifth year
Martin County a possible target for the television show
The Gold Card provides discounts at local businesses to the youth
By Patrick Bernadeau Staff writer PALM CITY – The American Pickers may be filming right in our backyard. The History Channel television show American Pickers and their hosts Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz will be traveling to Florida in January looking for leads throughout the state, including here in Martin County. “We’re looking into areas we haven’t ventured to,” said show producer Jodi Friedman. “The guys haven’t traveled here but we know Martin County is a beautiful place, so we are trying to spread the word and hopefully find interesting characters and items.”
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By Patrick Bernadeau Staff writer PALM CITY – As kids get older and prepare for life with tons of outside pressure, Project Northland and businesses around the community are continuing their efforts in guiding them down the right path. For the fifth consecutive year, the Project Northland Gold Card is available to many middle school students across the county.
See GOLD page 10
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Woman brings innovative program to Martin 3
Financial advice
Things you can do to prepare for ‘cliff’
Singer and students
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South Fork kids join professional on stage 12 at Lyric