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2014 heads to history books with a lot of important stories PALM CITY — As 2014 calendars come off walls and the dates head to the history books, the year delivered a lot of important stories to Palm City, Martin County and the Treasure Coast.
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Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer Charles Grande, Jo Neeson, Riverkeeper Marty Baum, Mark Perry, of Palm City, Jacqui Thurlow-Lippisch and Don Voss served as pallbearers for the symbolic burial of the Indian River Lagoon Saturday, May 3. progressed, the committee ended up getting about $232 million out of a $77.1 billion budget the Florida Legislature approved for various water-quality projects related to the lake and Indian Rive, more than it had asked for. “There’s more to be done, but we’ve made significant progress sending the water south,” Negron later told Your Voice News &
Views. Even through there was great news about the state’s ambitious water project funding, with bagpipes, eulogies and people dressed in black in mourning, the Indian River Lagoon was buried at Phipps Park — 2175 S.W. Locks Road, Stuart, on May 3. Speakers had a unified message for hundreds of funeral attendees
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After the Army Corps of Engineers’ disastrous discharges of polluted water from Lake Okeechobee turned the summer of 2013 into a rare time of widespread community activism, a lot of apparent progress started in 2014. On Jan. 11, Jo-Ellen Darcy, who heads up the Army Corps of Engineers, took a helicopter tour stretching from Lake Okeechobee to the Indian River Lagoon to get a better understanding about the local ecology. Congressman Patrick Murphy gave the United States Assistant Secretary of the Army the aerial tour. “It did put it in my mind the challenges we face,” she said in a press conference after the tour. In Tallahassee, Sen. Joe Negron was busy getting ready to push the Florida Legislature into action during the annual 60-day session that runs March to May. Negron chaired the Florida Senate Select Committee on Indian River Lagoon and Lake Okeechobee, which had public hearings during the summer of 2013. The committee put forth a report in late 2013 that had an ambitious project wish list with a $220 million price tag spread over three years. As the 2014 legislative session
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PALM CITY — Hopes are that a new technology will help solve an old problem. On Wednesday, Dec. 17, Martin County had a groundbreaking for the Bessey Creek Hybrid Wetland Treatment Project. “To me, this is a historic day for the community,” Sen. Joe Negron, Stuart, said at the ceremony. He added, “We’ll be removing more than 90 percent of the phosphorous in Bessey Creek before it goes into the St. Lucie River.” At its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 7, the Martin County Commission approved a 30-year lease of a 46-acre stormwater treatment area on Southwest Citrus Boulevard, at the intersection of Southwest Boatramp Avenue, to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The area was constructed in 2008. The Agriculture Department is putting about $2 million into renovations to adapt it to hybrid-treatment technology developed by Watershed Technologies in the early
2000s. “It’s a technology that will take inflow water from any land use — urban, agricultural, industrial — and treat it with alum,” Rich Budell, director of Office of Water Policy at the Agriculture Department told Your Voice News & Views in previous interviews. “It’s an aluminum sulfate product. When you mix that chemical into water, it preferentially bonds with phosphorus.” That’s a process known as flocculation, or clumping into flocs, separating the matter into pieces that either rise to the top or settle on the bottom as sediment. “The pieces that are heavy enough to settle to the bottom, they do,” Budell said. The hybrid part is the addition of phosphorus-hungry water plants. First, treated water will be shunted into areas with floating plants that absorb some of the floc. Then it’ll go into an area with submerged plants getting even smaller pieces of floc. The facility will take 20 cubic feet of water per second, or
Sen. Joe Negron talks about the benefits of a Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services hybrid wetland water-treatment project on Southwest Citrus Boulevard, at the intersection of Southwest Boatramp Avenue. Water from Bessey Creek will be diverted at the 46acre facility and get treated with a combination nutrient-absorbing plants and aluminum sulfate. Water on the table shows the results of each phase of the hybrid water treatment. On Wednesday, Dec. 17, the county had a groundbreaking ceremony at the facility. Staff photo by Patrick McCallister
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2014 from page 1 and federal efforts to restore the natural flow of waters going into Lake Okeechobee southward. In a demonstration of the growing power of social media, the protest was rapidly organized by a loose coalition of folks largely through Facebook. “It’s started on Earth Day,” Michelle Roberts, co-organizer, told Your Voice News & Views. “A friend of mine posted a picture of the 1970 funeral (for the Indian River) they did out there. I said, ‘That’s a good idea.’” Events such as the mock funeral helped keep efforts to protect the Indian River Lagoon in the forefront of many minds. By June, the Martin County Commission was considering stronger fertilizer ordinances, to reduce the flow of phosphorous and nitrogen into the St. Lucie and Indian rivers. On Oct. 7, the board unanimously passed tougher regs. The new ordinance banned fertilizers with phosphorous, with some exceptions, requires use of those with slow-release nitrogen, and bans use of any with phosphorous and nitrogen from June to the end of September, South Florida’s rainy season. Additionally, it prohibits use of fertilizer within 25 feet of a waterway,
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One of the most significant stories for Martin County veterans was the governor and Florida Cabinet approving a Florida Department of Veterans Affairs’ site-selection committee’s recommendation to build the seventh state veterans nursing home in Tradition. That was at a Sept. 23 regular meeting. The vote came after an unexpected delay.
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2014 from page 5 State Veterans’ Nursing Home in St. Augustine, took about two years to complete. State veterans homes are named after Medal of Honor recipients who have ties to the areas they’re located. The St. Lucie County Commission unanimously voted on Oct. 7 to ask the governor and Cabinet to name the Tradition facility in honor of Fort Pierce native Sgt. Ardie Ray Copas. Commissioner John Haddox worked for four years to get a state veterans nursing home on the Treasure Coast.
“It’s important to Palm City and every part of Martin County,” he told Your Voice News & Views. “We’ve got 17,000 veterans in Martin County.” About 70 percent served from the World War II to Vietnam eras. While Haddox’s efforts to get the state interested in Indiantown failed, he was glad to see St. Lucie County get the next home.
Proposed 1-cent sales tax failed
On election night, there were no nail-biters in Martin. Except for the proposed 1-cent sales tax. As Vicki Davis’ team at the elections
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Additionally, Rauth said that the county needs to replace about 30 miles of drainage pipes. Rauth said two bridges are beyond life expectancy: one on Murphy and the other on Britt roads. The commission can reconsider the local-option sales tax and hand it back to voters in a special election this year or next year, or wait for the general elections in 2016.
Martin Highway expansion started
In January 2014, crews started work on Martin Highway that’ll continue up to 2017. The Florida Department of Transportation is putting about $15.7 million into expanding Martin Highway between Mapp Road westward to the Ronald Reagan Turnpike from two to four lanes. The work will build on the addition of the bridge to Martin County’s transportation infrastructure. The four-lane bridge opened along with a segment of the highway from Mapp eastward to the St. Lucie River in December 2013. When contractor J.W. Cheatham, West Palm Beach, completes the work, Martin Highway will have a central divider, 11-foot lanes, 5-foot bicycle lanes, 4-foot buffers, and 8-foot sidewalks from Mapp to High Meadows Avenue. The design is made to compliment the segment of Martin Highway east of Mapp Road. In addition to the road widening, workers are building a closed drainage system that will use curb inlets and drainage pipes
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2014 from page 6 to move rain water from the road to two new drainage ponds. The pond to the west of High Meadow will be 230 by 500 feet. The one to the east of Palm City School Avenue will be 85 by 500 feet. Their combined capacity will be about 10 million gallons. That water is currently filling swales and heading east toward the St. Lucie River. When the expansion is done, the FDOT predicts motorists will take about 15,000 trips a day for the first year on that segment of Martin. That’s expected to climb to about 33,500 trips a day by 2037.
Voters turned out early and big to keep the status quo
Almost 61 percent of Palm City’s registered voters cast ballots in the general election, Nov. 4. That’s slightly more than Martin County’s 59.35 percent turnout, and much more than the state’s 50.34 percent turnout. Big turnouts in off-year elections usually signal numerous changes. Not in Martin County. All the incumbents who ran kept their seats. Supervisor of Elections Vicki Davis said if the 2014 elections hold
any lesson for future candidates and referendum supporters, it’s this: Election Day is largely a thing of the past. Candidates probably have to think Election Month from now on. “When early voting shuts down, the majority of your votes are in house,” Davis told Your Voice News & Views. “Sixty-three percent voted before Election Day.” Mailed — what used to be called “absentee” — ballots were the largest bloc of votes cast in the county. The elections office got 24,535 mailed ballots delivered back by Election Day. Those ballots were sent to voters starting the first week of October. During early voting, Oct. 20 to Nov. 1, the county had 14,615 voters cast their ballots. Another 23,311 showed up at their precincts on Election Day.
Martin County joined state and nation in jobs recovery
On Dec. 19, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity released its last monthly employment report of 2014. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.8 percent in November, taking the state under 6 percent for the first time since May 2008. Martin County turned in the best employment per-
formance for the CareerSource Research Coast area — Indian River, Okeechobee, St. Lucie and Martin counties — in November with a 5.7 percent not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate. By comparison, on Jan. 24, the state released the first monthly employment report for 2014, which covered December 2013. It reported that the statewide, seasonally-adjusted, unemployment rate was 6.2 percent. Martin had a 6.3 percent not-seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate. The state’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate at the end of 2012 was 7.9 percent. While economic progress has been excruciatingly slow by anyone’s accounting, things did get much better for Martin, the Treasure Coast, state and nation in 2014. While there’s nothing official to make going below 6 percent unemployment an important threshold to cross, for many it’s psychologically powerful. “It’s nice,” Tim Dougher, executive director of the Business Development Board of Martin County, told Your Voice News & Views. “It wasn’t very long ago we were talking about 8 and 9 percent. It’s refreshing to see that
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Old Palm City Neighborhood Advisory Committee approved Mapp Road design
The Old Palm City Neighborhood Advisory Committee gave multiple nods to a Mapp Road Town Center Design that includes divided service roads with on-street parking, landscaping, bicycle lanes and 8-foot sidewalks that allow water to seep right through, along with other innovations. Starting at its Feb. 17 meet-
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Mapp is the centerpiece of Palm City’s Community Redevelopment Area. The CRA, adopted in 2002, includes 610 acres. The area is nestled along Mapp Road from Southwest Rio Vista Way south to Southwest All American Boulevard. It goes from the St. Lucie River South Fork west to a few blocks past Mapp. There’s a western extension nestled along Southwest 34th and Southwest 36th streets to Southwest Berry Avenue. In a CRA, some county taxes paid on property values higher than what they were in a base year — when the area was established — stay in that district for economic development and blight elimination for a set period of time. It’s called Tax Increment Financing, TIF. In Martin the amount of that money CRAs retain for projects is between 50 and 95 percent. The commission annually decides the rate. This year the rate is 75 percent. Kevin Freeman, Martin County’s community development director, told the committee that to complete the design from Martin to Martin Downs would cost about $3.5 million. The Old Palm City CRA has about $1.3 million in its budget. Additionally, Freeman said that the county has applied for a $600,000 grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to do the roadwork, because has storm-water management elements. Additionally, Freeman told the committee that there are properties along Mapp that’ll need the design specially fitted to them. For example, Palm City Plaza, 3200 block, is one. At the Aug. 18 committee meeting, the owner, Sandra Barringer, said that the proposed design would impede truck deliveries to Palm City Produce & Farmers Market and others in the plaza. Freeman told the committee that the entire road could be done with the design, or complimentary variations, over about five years assuming financing
stays about constant, and costs don’t escalate dramatically. He had a warning, too. “We have to have community support for this project,” he said.
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News that Fort Lauderdale’s Thomas Engineering Group met with county staff on March 6 regarding a proposed Costco in Palm City surprised many. Among them Commissioner Haddox, Palm City, who couldn’t make that meeting, due to prior commitments. “I will have a lot of questions about traffic flow, neighborhoods and schools in proximity (to the proposed site),” he told Your Voice News & Views. That’s if Costco ever files a bid to build on the about 28-acre site, nestled between Martin Highway, High Meadow Avenue and the Ronald Reagan Turnpike. Nicki van Vonno, growth management department manager, said there is an issue that might bog down going forward with the proposed membership retail store: wetlands on the proposed site. What Costco proposed was an about 150,000-square-foot, warehouse-style store with more than 650 parking spaces. But that’s speculative. The pre-application meeting triggered no clocks and it might not be the last before a formal application is made. If the company files to build on the site, it will be counted as a major development. Supporters and critics will get chances to air their thoughts at public meetings. The closest Costco to Palm City is in Lake Park, 3250 Northlake Blvd. It’s about 27 miles from Palm City. According to news reports, Costco is the second largest retailer in the U.S. An unidentified representative at its Issaquah, Wash., home office referred Your Voice News & Views to its website for information. “We don’t have a media depart-
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about 12.8 million gallons a day. At the ceremony, Commissioner Anne Scott of Hobe Sound said the cutting-edge science can play an important role in reducing serious water issues. “(Bessey Creek) has been demonstrated to be one of the most polluted tributaries to the St. Lucie River,” she said. The Army Corps of Engineers’ large releases of nutrient-rich water from Lake Okeechobee into the C-44 Canal drowned in controversy in 2013 and raised a lot of awareness of how dire things are for the Indian River Lagoon. Pollutants in the St. Lucie River, which receives the lake water, had risen to the level of an immediate health hazard that prompted the Martin County Health Department to post numerous warnings against contact with the water. Tests from river samples showed that microcystis aeruginosa, a type of algae also called cyanobacteria, were releasing toxins harmful to animals and people. A similar hybrid-treatment project is planned for Danforth Creek, and other sites are also under review, Tom DeBusk, lead scientist at Watershed Technologies, said. “We hope to be up and running (at Southwest Citrus) in three months,” he said. However, the county isn’t placing all its chips on the hybrid water
treatment to reduce the flow of phosphorus to the St. Lucie and Indian rivers. In October, the Martin County Commission passed a ban on fertilizers with phosphorus, with some exceptions, and now requires use of those with slow-release nitrogen. Additionally, the commission banned use of any fertilizer with phosphorus and nitrogen from June to the end of September, South Florida’s rainy season. Additionally, it prohibited use of fertilizer within 25 feet of any waterway. The county is also testing whether plants can reduce the nutrients by as much as half, using a Florida company’s floating planters at the Old Palm City West STA, the stormwater treatment area nestled between Cornell and Butler avenues by 35th Street. The county is also examining ways to eliminate the need for large, cumbersome stormwater retention and treatment areas when planned work starts on Southwest Mapp Road by instead having a series of small treatment areas in tandem from Mapp to the river. Kevin Freeman, the community development director, said earlier this year that the county has identified three small properties in the Old Palm City neighborhood east of Mapp close to 28th and 29th streets that could start an innovative, and less obtrusive, approach to handling stormwater.
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at a couple places in Palm City to place the 2.75-ton beam before deciding on the library. McKenna said one reason for the library is because it has large conference rooms available to host annual educational events on Sept. 11. He said the steel beam had awaited a home since 2011. The monument is at the parking lot entrance. There’s a smaller piece of steel from the World Trade Center displayed in Palm City at the Martin County Fire Rescue Department station at 3290 S.W. Mapp Road.
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Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer Megan Schroeder of Palm City and Cesar Osorio measure out a place for a new playground apparatus at the Jensen Beach Community Playground build in April. The playground with 40-year-old equipment was replaced with play areas for children of all abilities. County and the United States of America 911 First Responders, an unincorporated civic group formed to provide fellowship for Fire Department City of New York, New York Police Department and other agencies’ first responders to the Sept. 11 attacks now living on the Treasure Coast.
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The 22-foot steel beam stands erect on a pedestal aimed slightly north by northeast. Toward New York City. Toward the World Trade Center. About 100 gathered on Flag Day, June 14, to help dedicate the World Trade Center 9/11 Memorial at the Cummings Library. “I’m grateful,” Palm City resident Gerard Somerville told Your Voice News & Views after the ceremonies. “It kicks up a lot of memories.” Somerville was a captain in the Fire Department for city of New York in 2001. He was among the first responders to the infamous terrorist attack on Sept. 11 that year, and he spent eight months helping to find those killed in it. He said the Peter & Julie Cummings Library, 2551 Matheson Ave., is a fitting place for a memorial. Construction of the monument was a joint effort between Martin
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and development to make an educated judgment. In other words, a diagnosis is a professional’s good guess. Complicating the matter, all autism isn’t equal. It’s a very individualized condition. On one end of the spectrum, there are non-communicative autistics, those unable to verbally communicate. On the other, there are high-functioning autistics. Most of them are overly verbose about favorite subjects, but struggle with routine conversation, small talk, because they can’t read non-verbal cues or instinctively understand social interactions. Even within the same general levels on the spectrum, autism affects people wildly differently. For example, with high-functioning autism — many prefer the term Asperger syndrome — one individual may be unable to tolerate sounds over 60 decibels, but can look others in the eye while talking. Another may be unable to look others in the eye, but enjoys loud music. Both, however, may lack the executive function — the ability to plan and manage small and large tasks — necessary to pay monthly bills. How each autistic is best helped depends largely on getting individual maps of these variations. Pam Christofori, vice president of behavioral health at HPS, said early detection and treatment are important to help autistics avoid
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about 1 in 68 children have autism spectrum disorder. Most researchers believe it’s more common in boys, about 1 in 42, versus 1 in 189 girls. That finding is hotly disputed by many diagnosed autistic women. They, and some researchers, claim that social acceptance for shy girls leads to fewer being evaluated for autism. Diagnoses of autism has increased about 123 percent since 2002. That’s partly attributed to changes made in the “Fifth Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,” published by the American Psychiatric Association. It eliminated Asperger disorder found in the previous edition and expanded criteria for autism spectrum disorder. That was in the mid-2000s. Whether there’s an actual rise in the number of autistic children is disputed. Belief that there is has led to movements blaming various environmental factors, including immunization regimens. There are many parents now refusing to immunize their children. Negron said that rapid rise of diagnoses is cause for concern and response with good science. “There appears to be an increase in the number of diagnosed cases,” he said. “I’ve heard from parents that they don’t know where to turn when seeking treatment for their children.”
Negron said he has no personal experience with autism that he’s aware of, such as among friends and family members. “I have met with a number of constituents whose children have autism,” he said. “I’m familiar with the issue and the challenges the parents face.” Hutcheson said HPS has about 5,000 clients and a minority are autistic. “We’re just getting started,” Hutcherson said. “At most, we serve 75 to 100. This is a brand new effort on our part.” However, Hutcheson said that only recently has there been growing science about autism spectrum disorder, and Helping People Succeed has likely had many autistic clients without knowing it. “We’ve probably served people with autism,” she said. “The organization has been around for 50 years.” To learn more about the adult transitioning services, call Christofori at (772) 320-0772. Helping People Succeed is on the web at www.hpsfl.org. Editor’s note: Staff writer Patrick McCallister is a high-functioning autistic twice diagnosed with Asperger disorder in adulthood. Professionals unwittingly spotted signs of the pervasive developmental disorder during his childhood, and attributed them to speech impediments and later an unspecified learning disability.
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Write Club at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library will be 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The group gives youth to senior writers of any genre and purpose a monthly fellowship to read their work for other’s thoughts and critiques. Participants agree to keep discussions beyond pleasantries to the art and science of excellent writing. The library is at 2551 Matheson Ave., Palm City. For more, call Patrick McCallister at (772) 486-0940.
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Appy New Year! will be 3 to 4 p.m. at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library. Get a jumpstart on your New Year’s resolutions with the best productivity apps. If you’re looking to get organized, learn a new skill, or set goals for 2015, then now’s your chance. Put your tablet or smart phone to work and start the New Year right. The library at 2551 Matheson Ave., Palm City. For more, call the library at (772) 288-2551.
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Saturday Church at Calvary Chapel Palm City will be 6 to 7:30 p.m. The church is at 1633 S.W. 34th St., and on the web at www. palmcitycalvary.com.
Saturday Night Service at Coastal Life Church, 560 S.W. 34th St., Palm City FL, will be 6 to 7:30 p.m. The church’s web site is www.coastallifechurch. com.
Sunday, Jan. 4 Stuart Green Market will be at the Stuart City Hall from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The address is 121 S.W. Flagler Ave. For more, call (772) 528-8900, or visit www.stuartmainstreet.org. Rock n’ RiverWalk at the Riverwalk Staqge, 121 S.W. Flagler Ave., Stuart, will be 1 to 4 p.m. For more about the lineup, visit www.historicdowntownstuart. com/rockin-riverwalk. Or more, call Ron Hart at (772) 485-1609. Drumming Circle will be 6 to 8 p.m. at Shepard Park, 600 S.W. Ocean Blvd, Stuart. This is a city-sponsored event held each week at Shepard Park. It is a small gathering of drummers. No amplified drums. For more, call Charles Eckhardt at (772) 2885389.
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bar will be available. The center is at 900 S.E. Salerno Road, Stuart. Tickets are $12 a person and can be purchased by calling (772) 2237807, or online at www.kanecenter.org, or at the Kane Center. Zumba Gold at the Charles and Rae Kane Center, 900 S.E. Salerno Road, Stuart, will be 9 to 10 a.m. Zumba Gold is a senior-friendly version of the popular Latin-inspired fitness dance workout. This very popular class is ideal for beginners and those who want an effective and fun lower intensity, low impact workout. Gigi Mumford is the instructor. It’s $4 a class for members and $6 for non-members. The class is also on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., and Wednesdays, 10 to 11 a.m. The center’s phone number is (772) 223-7800. Watercolor Painting Class at the Charles & Rae Kane Center, 1 to 3 p.m. Learn the basics of watercolor painting with instructor Susana Cremin in this no-fear class, geared toward fun with no worries. This creative medium lends itself to all types of painting, from illustrative to impressionistic and abstract. Once you
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have mastered the important points of watercolor painting, you can create projects in the style of your choice. The cost is $20 a class for members, and $25 for non-members. The center is at 900 S.E. Salerno Road, Stuart. For more, including information about what supplies to take, call the instructor at (772) 324-0082. Sunset Yoga 5:45 to 6:45 at the Stuart Riverwalk stage, at the end of Southwest St. Lucie Avenue. Donations accepted. Instructor Sarah Scheffer. Check out the Facebook page, For more, call (772) 341-5784.
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Excel Computer Class, 1 to 2 p.m. at the Charles & Rae Kane Center, 900 S.E. Salerno Road, Stuart. Excel classes will focus on basic Excel functions such as creating a workbook, modifying columns, rows and cells, formatting text, creating formulas, working with cells, sorting data, formatting tables, and creating charts and graphs. If you are bringing your own computer, it must be Windows based, running system 7. For those, ages 55 and older. It’s $50 for members and $60 for non-members. To register, call (772) 223-7815, or visit www. kanecenter.org. iPad for Beginners will be 2 to 4 p.m. at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library. Learn basic tips and tricks for using your iPad. Registration required. There are 8 spaces available. The library is at 2551 Matheson Ave., Palm City. The phone is (772) 2882551. Treasure Coast Tuesday night car show at 2930 Federal Highway, behind the Stuart Chickfil-A. More than 100 antique and collector car enthusiasts begin to gather about 4:30 p.m. for the
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CR 714 Open House will be 8 to 9 a.m. at the Project Field Office, 3510 S.W. Corporate Parkway, Palm City. Have a cup of coffee and hear the latest updates regarding the widening project on County Road 714, Martin Highway, from Mapp Road to the Ronald Regan Turnpike. Project personnel will be on hand to discuss the scope of work, construction schedule, and address questions and comments one-on-one. No formal presentation will be made. The informational meetings are on the first Wednesday of every For information on this project and other FDOT construction projects in the Treasure Coast, visit www.d4fdot.com/tcdot. Call Kathleen Ciotti, project public information officer, prior to the meeting at (772) 359-5118. Scrabble Club meets at the Charles & Rae Kane Center, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. If you have a way with words and enjoy friendly
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CALENDAR from page 18 in their favorite pajamas with stuffed animal to listen to bedtime story. Sippy cups and children’s snacks are allowed but please do not take food from other establishments. Coffee Bar Blue Door is at 38 S.E. Osceola St., Stuart. For more, call (772) 221-7707. Trivia Wednesdays at Mayas Grill, 3099 S.W. Martin Downs Blvd., Palm City, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cash prizes for first, second and third places. For more, call (772) 221-1093, or visit www.mayasgrill.com.
Women’s Bible study at Coastal Life Church, 560 S.W. 34th St., Palm City FL, will be 6:30 to 8 p.m. The church’s web site is www.coastallifechurch.com. Men’s Bible study at Coastal Life Church, 560 S.W. 34th St., Palm City FL, will be 6:30 to 8 p.m. The church’s web site is www.coastallifechurch.com.
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Palm City. For more, call Kathleen Bishop at (772) 545-0683. Tai Chi will be 10 to 11 a.m. at the Charles & Rae Kane Center. Tai Chi for Arthritis, developed by Dr. Paul Lam and based on Sun style Tai Chi, is easy to learn, enjoyable and provides many health benefits. The program is endorsed by the Arthritis Foundation. It is a safe and effective system that enhances strength and flexibility, while reducing joint pain and stress. The instructor is Grace Coffey. The fee is $12 a class for members, $15 for non-members. Class fee is payable at the time of the class, by cash or check only.
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more, or to register, call (772) 2257575. The museum is on the web at www.childrensmuseumtc.org. Story Time for the 0- to 12-month-olds will be at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library from 11:30 a.m. to noon. The library is at 2551 Matheson Ave., Palm City. The phone is (772) 2882551. Mah Jong Club at the Charles & Rae Kane Center 1 to 4 p.m. The center is at 900 S.E. Salerno Road, Stuart. Call the center at (772) 223-7815, or visit www. kanecenter.org. Homework Helpers will be on hand at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library from 3 to 5 p.m. The Martin County Library System volunteers help children grade school to high school find and use library resources needed to do homework assignments ranging from math pages to science-fair experiments and term papers. Homework Helpers have even helped some fill out college applications. The library is at 2551 Matheson Ave., Palm City. For more, call Patti May, (772) 221-1411.
Focus on Foreign Film, 2 to 4 p.m. at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library. “Jean de Florette.” French historical drama concerns bizarre battle over a natural spring in a remote farming community. Starring Yves Montand. France, PG, 1986, 122 minutes. The library is at 2551 Matheson Ave., Palm City. For more, call Carolyn Smith at (772) 288-2551. Movies @ Your Library, 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library. “Dolphin Tale 2.” The team of people who saved Winter’s life reassemble in the wake of her surrogate mother’s passing in order to find her a companion so she can remain at the Clearwater Marine Hospital. The 2014 movie is rated PG and is 107 minutes. The library is at 2551 Matheson Ave., Palm City. For more, call Susan Hellenschmidt at (772) 288-2551. ABC Book Discussion Group will be at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library from 6 to 8 p.m. “When the Emperor was Divine” by Julie Otsuka. Pat Kalinowski is the facilitator. The library is at 2551 Matheson Ave., Palm City. For more, call Carolyn Smith at (772) 288-2551.
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arms Range. Ruth joined Sheriff William Snyder and other dignitaries, such as former Sheriff Bob Crowder, to honor her husband’s memory. Ruth said Pietruszewski, who most knew as “Ski,” didn’t just spend time on the gun range to shoot recreationally. He was always there training someone in or out of law enforcement the art of shooting. Pietruszewski moved to Martin back in the early 1980s. He joined the Sheriff’s Office in ‘83. The Vietnam-era Navy veteran had done a number of jobs, including sitting in airplane seat prototypes while getting spun in a centrifuge. That’s how the Navy tested seat ergonomics at the time. Ruth said her husband was a mechanic before moving to Palm City and going into law enforcement. He worked in uniform patrol, criminal investigations, training, emergency management and directed operations. Pietruszewski died on New Year’s Eve, 2013, after a long battle with cancer. His death was surprising, because doctors had thought he was cancer-free by then. Sheriff Snyder said that Pietruszewski’s dedication to teaching safe gun handling, good shooting and the discipline to
refrain from shooting improperly have done much for Martin County. “I think I can safely say that, given the thousands he taught, some civilian or a deputy is alive today because of him,” Snyder said. “He was very emphatic about safety.” The Martin County Commission approved the range naming in January, shortly after Pietruszewski’s death. The range is operated by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office and is open to law enforcement only, although the Sheriff’s Office sometimes uses it to host fundraising events for various not-forprofit organizations. There is a memorial page for Pietruszewski on Facebook.
Palm City Elementary students got handwritten note from President Barack Obama
Palm City Elementary Green Team members never expected to hear back when they wrote the letters. But in March, they got a handwritten note from President Barack Obama. “To the students of Palm City Elementary — thanks for your great letters and art!” Obama wrote back to the students on his official portrait.
Teachers Brooking Bullock and Rita Kryzda run the environmental club at the school. Bullock told Your Voice News & Views that the students watched a video about the effects of the infamous Army Corps of Engineers releases of nutrient-rich waters from Lake Okeechobee into canals that make their ways to the St. Lucie and Indian rivers. Bullock and Kryzda used the video as an opportunity to teach club members about the First Amendment, speaking out and demanding government action. Bullock said the students naturally addressed their letters to the political figure they know best — the president. “They wrote out their thoughts,” Bullock said. “Some drew pictures, others actually wrote (letters).” Club members range from kindergarten to fifth grade. The teachers opted to send the letters and artwork to Congressman Patrick Murphy. He decided to take them to a meeting with the president. The congressman took the president’s response back to the students.
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MARTIN COUNTY — When the arts and entertainment season hits its peak in the next few months, it is often the most visible and well-known performers and shows that get the attention. Before all of that starts, give some thought to the Lyric Theatre’s production of the Tony and Pulitzer-winning musical, “Next to Normal,” Jan. 23-24. The show stars Stuart’s own Karin Leone, director of operations and education at the Lyric. “Next to Normal” is considered a rock musical, with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitts. It tells the story of a mother, who is bipolar, and the effect her illness has on her family. While the subject matter is not the usual musical fare, there is also humor and a story about a family struggling with problems many families have faced. After an off-Broadway run, “Next to Normal” opened on Broadway in 2009. It was nominated for 11 Tony Awards and won three. It also became only the eight musical in history to
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fessional cast includes Kenn Rapczynski as Dan, Diana’s husband, Anthony Nuccio, as son Gabe, Collen Broome as daughter Natalie, Xander James as Henry, Natalie’s love interest, and Michael Hurst as the doctor. The director is Jared Walker, who directed “Guys and Dolls in Concert” last season. Rapczynski, who is based in Sarasota, has appeared in “Les Miserables” and the first national tour of “Victor Victoria.” Nuccio, from New York, appeared locally in “Les Miserables” at the Riverside Theatre. Leone said that there will be a six-piece musical ensemble and they have brought Ben Rauhala from New York to be the music director. He has directed four national productions of “Next to Normal.” “He knows every nuance,” Leone said. “We’re excited to have him.” For Leone, this is a wonderful opportunity to bring interesting and provocative theater to the Lyric. “We’re excited,” she said. “It’s such a powerful piece that brings so many issues to light that people don’t talk about. It opens a dialogue.” The Lyric Theatre, 59 S.W. Flagler Ave., Stuart, presents “Next to Normal” Jan 23-24. Performances are Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 24 at 4 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $45. For more information, call (772) 286-7827 or order online at www. lyrictheatre.com.
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Bowl Ur Brains out Blazer at Jensen Beach Bowl. 8 p.m. to midnight. All you can bowl $12 per person. Black light bowling, everything glows in the dark, disco lights, music and fog. 2303 N.E. Dixie Highway, Jensen Beach. For more, call (772) 2252695 or visit jensenbeachbowl. com. Karaoke from 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. at Lane 21, Jensen Beach Bowl, 2303 N.E. Dixie Highway, Jensen Beach. Smoke-free with dart boards and pool tables. For more information call (772) 2252695 or visit jensenbeachbowl. com. Reggae by the River, Conchy Joe’s Seafood, live music by Rainfall 8 p.m. to midnight. 3945 N.E. Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach. For more information, call (772) 334-1130. Retro Saturdays at Crush Wine Bar DJ 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 21 and up. Music by DJ’s. 100 S. Dixie Highway, Downtown Stuart. For more information, call (772) 600-5836.
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The B&T Band at AMVETS Post 92, 1960 N.E. Dixie Highway, Jensen Beach. 2 to 6 p.m. For more, call (772) 334-8407.
Lane 21 Karaoke 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Lane 21, Jensen Beach Bowl, 2303 N.E. Dixie Highway, Jensen Beach. Smokefree with dart boards and pool tables. For more information call (772) 225-2695 or visit jensenbeachbowl.com.
Big Coque Band at Sailor’s Return, 3 to 7 p.m. 625 S.W. Anchorage Way, Stuart. For more, call (772) 872-7250.
Saturday, Jan. 3 David Goodman at Fresh Catch Seafood Grill, 1411 S.E. Indian Street, Stuart. 6 to 10 p.m. For more, call (772) 286-6711, or visit www.freshcatchstuart.com.
AFROMAN at Terra Fermata, 26 S.E. 6th St., Stuart. 4:30 to 8 p.m. For more, call (772) 286-5252 or visit www.terrafermata.com.
The Nouveaux Honkies “Welcome Home” show at Terra Fermata, 26 S.E. 6th St., Stuart. 7 to 10:30 p.m. For more, call (772) 286-5252 or visit www.terrafermata.com.
Monday, Jan. 5 Lyrical Ramblings open mic night with host Deal James. 7 to 10 p.m. at Terra Fermata, 26 S.E. 6th St., Stuart. 21 and older. For more, call (772) 286-5252 or visit www.terrafermata.com. Open mic night at Osceola Street Café, 26 S.W. Osceola St., Stuart. 8 to 11 p.m. For more, call (772) 324-9768.
Janson Green at Vine & Barley Palm City, 2951 S.W. High Meadow Ave. 8 to 11 p.m. For more, call (772) 781-1717, or visit www. vineandbarleypalmcity.com.
Open mic night with John Lang at the Jensen Beach Moose Lodge, 8 to 11 p.m. 3352 N.E. East Court. For more, call (772) 334-3315.
Cowboys Karaoke with Sheila at Stuart’s Own Cowboys BBQ & Steak Co, 8 to 11 p.m. 2902 S.E. Gran Parkway, Stuart. For more, call (772) 287-8100, or visit www. cowboysbarbqueandsteakco.com. Lane 21 Karaoke 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Lane 21, Jensen Beach Bowl, 2303 N.E. Dixie Highway, Jensen Beach. Smokefree with dart boards and pool tables. For more information call (772) 225-2695 or visit jensenbeachbowl.com.
Tuesday, Jan. 6 Irish music with John Lang at Carson’s Tavern, 2883 S.E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart. 5 to 9 p.m. For more, call (772) 286-7611.
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Photo courtesy of The Salvation Army Compassion House resident Peyton Blair is thrilled to receive a gift from Santa.
Photo courtesy of The Salvation Army Zoey Tyron is all smiles as she receives a present from Santa.
Photo courtesy of The Salvation Army Although she loved getting a present, little Aliesh Mejias wasn’t sure she liked the man with the white beard.
Santa visits Compassion House shelter MARTIN COUNTY — There were smiles all around when Santa showed up at the Compassion House recently and surprised the resident children with toys. The kids, ages 5 months to 16 years, squealed with delight as they tore into packages and discovered gifts chosen especially for them. Credit for the merriment can be given to Robert Harrod, the big-hearted owner of Harrod’s Plumbing of Port St. Lucie. When
he heard that the children at the homeless shelter generally don’t receive many toys for Christmas, he took it upon himself to make sure they each received one toy they really wanted. He asked the Compassion House staff to have the children write letters to Santa and then used their wish lists to go shopping. When he showed up with his bag of toys, the kids were overjoyed. The Compassion House is the Salvation Army’s transitional shelter for homeless women and children in Martin County.
Residents live at the shelter until they have obtained a stable job and housing, usually about six months. The children stay in individual rooms with their mothers and share a play area and a Christmas tree. Christmas can be a tough time for these families, especially for the kids. In one letter, one of the girls asked Santa for clothes and a basketball and then added, “I would like for me and my mom to get through this this year and get our own house. That is all I want for Christmas.”
The visit from Santa took their minds off their living situation, at least for a little while. “We really appreciate Mr. Harrod’s kindness and generosity,” said Captain Christine Kim, Corps Officer for the Salvation Army of Martin County. “It was fun to see how excited the children were to get a personal visit from Santa.” For more information about the Salvation Army and Compassion House, call (772) 288-1471 or visit www.salvationarmyflorida.org/ stuart.
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Ron Incitti at Sailor’s Return, 6 to 9 p.m. 625 S.W. Anchorage Way, Stuart. For more, call (772) 872-7250. Thursday, Jan. 8 Carla Hollbrook at Fresh Catch Seafood Grill, 1411 S.E. Indian Street, Stuart. 6 to 9 p.m. For more, call (772) 286-6711, or visit www.freshcatchstuart.com.
Karaoke with Cowboy Bob at Charlie’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. 4695 S. Kanner Highway, Stuart. For more, call (772) 288-4326.
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Wednesday, Jan. 7 Trivia Wednesdays at Mayas Grill, 3099 S.W. Martin Downs Blvd., Palm City, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cash prizes for first, second and third places. For more, call
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POLO from page 30 The proceeds from the event will go toward Molly’s House Adopt A Family Program. Molly’s House has seen more than 16,000 guests since 1996, with more than 35 percent of those unable to pay the $20 a night donation. The Adopt A Family Program subsidizes those families. Tickets pricing: $50 General Tailgating, $100 VIP Reserved Seating with Food & Beverage. Reservation payment must be made by Jan. 26. Tickets can be purchased by calling Molly’s House at (772) 223-6659 or stopping in at 430 S.E. Osceola St., Stuart. The 2015 Polo & Paella Committee pictured left to right; Donna Valin, Betsy Herold, Chad Periman, Ginny Orthwein, Dawn Hawk, and Diane Wansor. Not pictured committee members are: Barbara Fischer, Julia Busch,
Polly DeLater, Kristina Roman, Kristy Weber, Laura Townsend, Meghan Fielder, Philip Busch & Stephanie Morris. Molly’s House is a 501©3 hospital hospitality house that offers affordable, temporary accommodations for adult and children patients and their families receiving medical care on the Treasure Coast. The House services Martin, St. Lucie, Palm Beach, Okeechobee and Indian River counties. The Victorian-style house features 14 bedrooms with private baths, a living room, two kitchens, a laundry facility, a chapel, a library and outside areas for relaxing. Molly’s House has been keeping families together since 1996 providing a homeaway-from-home for more than 16,000 individuals. For more information about Molly’s House and Polo & Paella, call (772) 223-6659 or visit http:// www.MollysHouse.org.
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IMPALA 2LT CAMARO 2LT
16,991 2011 CHEVY
20,991
$
2006 CHEVY
TAHOE LT
SILVERADO 3500 4X4
STK#3P351, LOADED, GREAT YEAR ROUND!!!
STK#3P342, LOADED, DUALLY, 28K MILES, CLEAN
28,992
$
33,992
$
1.9%
5,094
$
28,498
BRAND NEW 2014 CHEVY
MSRP…$33,785
2007 FORD
F-150 KING RANCH
$
DISOUNTS & INCENTIVES
5,172
$
17,076
BRAND NEW 2014 CHEVY
MSRP…$33,670
DISOUNTS & INCENTIVES
4,269
$
DYER SALE PRICE
BRAND NEW 2014 CHEVY
16,992
$
TRAVERSE
20% CASH BACK OFFERS END 1/2/15. DON’T MISS OUT! BRAND NEW 2014 CHEVY
GTO
DYER SALE PRICE
$
28,691
FINANCING AVAILABLE
BRAND NEW 2015 CHEVY
SILVERADO 1500 DBL CAB
2013 CHEVY
SONIC LT
$ STK#3C499
MSRP…$35,205
STK#3C4259
DISOUNTS & INCENTIVES
DISOUNTS & INCENTIVES
5,402
$
DYER SALE PRICE
$
STK#3T5059
MSRP…$34,330
29,803
$
29,155
17,992
7,465
$
DYER SALE PRICE
$
29,860
OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION
29.86
$
$
MSRP…$37,325
Our Service Department Is Now Open Saturdays 8:30am-2:30pm INCLUDES OIL CHANGE TIRE ROTATION
12,991
STK#3P360, LEATHER, MOON, RARE RS PKG, VERY SHARP
20% CASH BACK
5,175
$
DYER SALE PRICE
STK#3P377, FULL POWER, AUTOMATIC & LOW MILES
2014 CHEVY
CRUZE 2LT
2014 CHEVY
2014 CHEVY
SILVERADO 1500
CAPTIVA LTZ $
PLUS… 27 POINT INSPECTION FREE CAR WASH
STK#3P359, LEATHER & MOON
19,992
$
STK#3P344, CREW CAB, DURABLE
27,991
Most cars and light trucks, includes up to 5 quarts of conventional motor oil, plus tax & shop fees. HD vehicles and specialty oils additional. Must present coupon. Cannot combine with any other offers. Offers expire 1/31/15.
WE SERVICE ALL MAKE & MODELS EXPERIENCE THE DYER “SERVICE DIFFERENCE” TODAY!
772-461-4800 SHOP ONLINE 24/7
DyerAuto.com *ALL PRICES PLUS TAX, TAG & $599 DEALER FEE, ALL APPLICABLE DISCOUNTS, REBATES & INCENTIVES PLUS USAA MEMBERSHIP ALLOWANCE. ALL VEHICLES SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. MUST QUALIFY AND BE APPROVED THROUGH ALLY FINANCIAL. OFFERS SUBJECT TO MANUFACTURERS INCENTIVE CHANGES. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMMISIONS. PICTURES FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. 20% CASH BACK OFFERS EXPIRE 1/2/15. OFFERS END 1/31/15.
ACADIA SLT
TRAVERSE 2LT $
STK#3P337, 9K MILES, LEATHER, DVD & MORE
29,991
$
STK#3P354, FULLY LOADED, SUPER CLEAN
31,991
SE HABLA ESPAÑOL ASK FOR GEORGE PAPPALARDO
772-461-4800
DyerAuto.com PRICES PLUS TAX, TAG & DALER FEE
15883
Open Sunday 11am-5pm 4200 U.S. 1, FORT PIERCE
2014 GMC
2014 CHEVY
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Text the Editor (772) 675-6330
PAVERS Cleaning
20
POOL ENCLOSURE Starting at...
$
¢
WITH THIS COUPON. CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER
S.F.
Homes • Walkways Gutters • Patios • Pool Decks Model Homes • Wood/PVC Fencing and Paver Cleaning
WITH THIS COUPON. CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER
Any Single Family Home 3/2 and Driveway
$
139
WITH THIS COUPON. CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER
FREE
E SAM DAY E VIC SER
TWO CAR DRIVEWAY
$
WITH THIS COUPON. CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER
ROOF, HOUSE DRIVWAY CLEANING
SIDEWALK CLEANING
with any PRESSURE WASH CLEANING
772-621-2995
Starting at...
INCLUDES: Living Room Dining Room, 3 Bedrooms and Hallway
89
$
DRYER VENT CLEANING
49
95
Prevent House Fires
MUST PRESENT THIS YV COUPON
MATTRESS CLEANING
Tile & Grout Special
95
39
Grouted & Sealed MUST PRESENT THIS YV COUPON
¢
rine Pet U or & Od or inat Elim
Tile & Grout Cleaning Oriental Rugs Two Man Crews We Move Furniture All Truck Mounted Units Licensed & Insured
3 ROOM SPECIAL
$
Must Present this YV Coupon
2 ROOM SPECIAL
Deodorizer Sanitizer & Disinfectant $35.95 Value with any service SE HABLA ESPANOL • SAME DAY SERVICE • SINCE 1998
64
95
Wish FREE Sanitizer & Deodorizer
FREE • FREE • FREE 772-200-2295
89
95
(Great Room Equals 2 Rooms) SAVE $30.00 Must Present this YV Coupon
LIVING ROOM DINING ROOM
15872
MUST PRESENT THIS YV COUPON
39
249
WHOLE HOUSE
95
$ Starting at...
$
WITH THIS COUPON. CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER
SE HABLA ESPANOL • SAME DAY SERVICE • SINCE 1998
(Most Fabrics) Save $3000
$
80
up to 750 SF
We w i BEA ll T Any Wr Estim itten ate
SOFA & LOVE SEAT
$
7995
3995
$
(Great Room Equals 2 Rooms) Must Present this YV Coupon
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New Year New Floor MAKE A STATEMENT WITH THE SOFTEST CARPET EVER FROM OUR PREMIER STAINMASTER® CARPET COLLECTION.
FREE
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LAMINATE
25-YEAR WARRANTY STARTING AT
2.99 SQUARE FOOT
PRICE INCLUDES INSTALLATION AND UNDERLAYMENT
EXCLUSIVE LIFETIME WARRANTY
CARPET
PLUSH OR BERBER STARTING AT
1.69
$
SQUARE FOOT
PRICE INCLUDES INSTALLATION AND CUSHION
ARMSTRONG VINYL
WOOD LOOK PORCELAIN
OFF
OFF
33% UP TO
50% UP TO
HU SALE RRY! 1/31 ENDS /15!
Abbey
Design Center
(772) 463-6400 • 2587 SE FEDERAL HWY. • STUART FLOORINGUSA.NET • MON. - FRI. 9 - 6 • SAT. 9 - 5:30
15844
$
Cush ion