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Draw a bead on the third Vietnam Veterans Sporting Clays Fun Shoot. It’ll be on March 1, at South Florida Shooting Club, 500 S.W. Long Drive, Palm City. Among other things, proceeds will help the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1041 give three Martin County High School
Junior ROTC students scholarships. Monies raised will also help local veterans with needs ranging from food to car repairs, along with helping some find jobs. “We raised, netted, $15, 000 for the shoot last year,” George Tidikis, chapter treasurer, said. “We also did a raffle of a helmet, a military diver’s helmet. One of our
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PALM CITY — Victoria Bartolotta enjoyed spending her freshman summer waking up early to go running, learn dozens of songs, and work hard. Well, Victoria might not have enjoyed all those parts, but she said the sacrifices were worth it. “I want to be on Broadway when I get out of high school,” Victoria said. “Now I’m trying to train, so when the time comes I can go audition for Broadway.” After college. After college with a reVictoria Bartolotta ally good music program. Victoria started her high-school years with a grueling summer schedule because she’s one of 48
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Outstanding People United to Sing, OPUS, enraptures audiences with their voices. students in Outstanding People United to Sing, OPUS, Martin County High School’s honors choir. Folks have two approaching opportunities to enjoy concerts and help the youths make it to New York City for the WorldStrides Heritage Music Festival, a large and prestigious competition. The first will be on Monday, Jan. 27, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 1200 East 10th St., Stuart. OPUS will begin that free per-
formance at 7 p.m. The second will be the annual OPUS Spaghetti Dinner & Concert, Saturday, Feb. 8. The dinner and show will be at the Palm City Presbyterian Church, 2700 Martin Highway. Tickets are $15. The dinner will be from 4 to 7 p.m., and the choir will perform after. Victoria’s mom, Tina Bartolotta, said OPUS demands sacrifices from the entire family. “It’s very time consuming, going
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SNYDER from page 1 launch. He’s a goer. Christine Christofek Weiss, the department’s spokeswoman, said the sheriff’s going-nature complicates her job when she needs to ask or tell him something. He could be anywhere at any time, talking shop with deputies, dispatchers and others at the department. He wants in on the action. Snyder raised his hand to take the oath of office on Jan. 8. The incoming sheriff certainly knew the job. He’s been involved in law enforcement for 40 years. But he couldn’t have predicted some of the year’s twists. Who knew that the county would get the scare of a 16-year-old being home alone when the infamous pillowcase burglars came knocking — literally — on his door? Fortunately, the Palm City lad has a good head on his shoulders. He barricaded himself, and called 911 with plenty of good observations that quickly landed three criminals in the Martin County Jail. One was arrested right there in the driveway. Events like that inspired Snyder to launch a children and youths training program that participants probably think is just hav-
Staff photo by Patrick McCallister Sheriff William Snyder talks with dispatcher Scott Newman, Palm City. Snyder reported for duty last January. He has a small desk at the Sheriff’s Office — 800 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart — but by all accounts, is almost never found there.
“We’ve been able to engage the community in law enforcement. I can’t possibly patrol every street every day of the week.” Sheriff William Snyder ing a bit of fun: “Movie with the Sheriff.” In October and earlier this month, hundreds of children and youths showed up to see movies with Snyder. They also got some free food and drinks, thanks to donors. Snyder was using a bit of grant-funded fun to get the kids into the dispatch center where they learned what happens when folks call 911. Of course, they also learned a bit about when they should call 911, and what information to have ready. After that, they got sworn in as junior deputies. No surprise there, really. Snyder’s deputized the whole county to fight crime. Christofek Weiss said Snyder speaks to homeowners associations and civic clubs five times a week — or more. “We’ve been able to engage the community in law enforcement,” Snyder said. He added, “I can’t possibly patrol every street every
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What will you do in 2014? “All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that enough good men do nothing.” I’ve heard this quote all my life, but apparently, according to a quick web search, it’s not clear that the most-attributed-to “author,” 18th-century Irish statesman and philosopher Edmund Burke, ever said or wrote it. It matters not in this context; the meaning of the quote is what’s important, not where it originated. That quote’s been on my mind recently because, during this “slow news” holiday period, I’ve been watching episode after episode of ABC’S “What Would You Do?” on CNN. (Hey, I prefer reruns of that show to repeats on the riveting lives of British royal family. Really? There’s so little going on in the U.S. that we have to reach “across the pond” for our broadcast news?) The philosophy behind “What Would You Do?” epitomizes the above “triumph of evil” quote, emphasizing the last part, “… that enough good men do nothing.” In the show, actors are involved in scenarios in which they engage in socially unacceptable behavior that they play out in a public
SNYDER from page 5 day of the week.” The “force-multiplier” strategy seems to be working. Snyder didn’t have exact numbers, but
setting, and cameras are rolling, capturing scenes of unsuspecting members of the public who either look the other way, or step up to “right” a “wrong.” This particular evening, the episodes I watched involved a man very vocally hitting on his son’s girlfriend in a busy bar/ restaurant; another man loudly protesting over his breakfast that he was physically ill after learning his female server used to be a man; and an obnoxious New York City nightclub doorman he said there’s been an increase in the number of suspicious-activities calls to the Sheriff’s Office this year. The suspected 108 pillowcase burglaries in Martin County over
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refusing to allow entrance to a young woman whom he deemed too “unmodel-like” to be part of the dance floor crowd, even to the point of asking her to step on a scale to prove she was weight-appropriate. It always amazes me that there’s a tiny minority in any given group who have the courage to speak up when they observe the mistreatment of another human being. We’re talking social settings here, where a modicum of civility would make a world of difference in the outcomes of similar situations as I just listed. But I applaud and commend the handful of individuals who are willing to, and DO, intervene when someone is obviously being bullied, instead of looking the other way and adopting an “it’s none of my business” attitude. Those who step up to “right a wrong” are true heroes in my book, just as much as is a firefighter running into a burning building to save a life. Do the afore-mentioned scenarios rise to the level of “evil?” I think so. You don’t have to cold-heartedly murder someone and dismember the body to fall into the “evil” category. Maliciously hurting another person (which
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the last two years produced 62 arrests. Those numbers aren’t good for the bad guys, and word seems to be spreading. There’s been a reduction in the number of suspected pillowcase burglaries in the county. Indeed, Martin went from October to December with none. “The credit really goes to the residents of Martin County,” the Sheriff said. Martin’s top cop also pushed social media for fighting crime this year. The department’s Facebook page has gone from less than 1,000 to almost 10,000 followers. That’s getting attention. “We get calls from other counties asking what we’re doing,” he said. Snyder said he spent much of 2013 figuring out ways to get civilian employees doing jobs the 225 sworn officers were. This reduces costs, and frees law-enforcers to— well, do law enforcing. Additionally, he guided the department in privatizing some of its work. For example, suicide-watch at the jail is now done by contractors, freeing the 170 corrections officers to do other tasks. The lawman said his big thrust
for 2014 is working with the Florida legislature to make it a third-degree felony to cross county lines to commit crimes. This would jack up bonds and penalties for pillowcase burglars, who often cross county lines to ply their illicit trade. “The FBI can do it if you go from one state to another,” he said. The sheriff thinks if the legislature and governor adopt the proposed law, Florida may be the first in the nation to do so. He believes the idea will spread to other states quickly. Additionally, the sheriff set up a diversity committee to help the department get more minority officers and employees in 2014. Snyder is single. Which is probably good. “My average day here is 13 hours, so I don’t do a lot of clubs, and don’t have many hobbies,” he said. He enjoys studying President Abraham Lincoln, and other historical figures. “Men of action, original thinkers,” he said. “I’m drawn to original thinkers.” The sheriff has three adult children and two grandchildren.
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TREASURE COAST — “So, how would you fix Congress?” the Representative asked. By flipping Congress, I told him. By convincing all the Democrats and Republicans living in safe districts to vote for the other party to fill Congress with Democrats in Republican seats and Republicans in Democratic seats. Murphy laughed. “I love it,” he said. Congressman Patrick Erin Murphy is an oddity, which he said makes him feel at home in the 18th District. He knows that he’ll have to work hard to convince voters to keep him in the seat if he runs in 2014. Good, he said. The Democrat fills the state’s 18th District, a place not tailored for being blue. Or really for being a Republican either. “It’s helped me through this partisanship in the Congress,” Murphy said. Murphy said that being a Democrat in a shaky seat has made him listen to ideas and opinions no matter where they came from. “When you’re in a seat like this,
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Ben Humphries — state president, VVA Florida State Council — said all of the state’s 27 chapters are wonderful, but there’s something about the Martin boys. “They are a brand-new chapter, but they hit the ground running,” he said. “They’ve been very involved in the community and always looking for a way to help veterans in need.” fair at Indian River State College’s Chastain Campus, Stuart. “We had 38 employers with 80 job openings,” Tidikis said. “Unfortunately, we had 40 veterans show up. We went back to the drawing board: ‘OK, where did we go wrong promoting it.’” There’ll be another Veteran Connection job fair at the campus in April. All the chapter’s activity gets a bunch of attention around Florida. Ben Humphries — state president, VVA Florida State Council — said all of the state’s 27 chapters are wonderful, but there’s something about the Martin boys. “They are a brand-new chapter, but they hit the ground running,” he said. “They’ve been very involved in the community and always looking for a way to help veterans in need.” According to the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs, there are about 500,000 Vietnam
veterans in the Sunshine State. They make up almost a third of the state’s veterans population. Martin County has about 14,700 veterans. It likely has almost 5,000 Vietnam-era veterans. George Mittler, 1041’s president, said that with fundraising success proving outreach tactics, VVA 1041 is turning more of its attention to getting those veterans signed up. “We try to dig them up out of the woodwork,” he said. Membership is open to all veterans who served in Vietnam from February 1961 to May 1975, and all veterans who served from August 1964 to May 1975. Meetings are on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. They’re held at Sewall’s Point Town Hall, 1 S. Sewall’s Point Road.
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PALM CITY — Commissioner John Haddox stood at the Stuart Veterans Day parade earlier this year. He wasn’t going to ride in it. He’d leave that to other politicians. If there’s something he’s not, it’s a politician. But, Haddox wore a jacket that day. A quiet act that spoke volumes about the man. On the left were the ribbons that told his life story in a code other veterans could read at a glance. Most civilians would see a bunch of meaningless colors. Haddox is a sailor through and through. Haddox served in the Navy from 1968 to 1988. He climbed through all the enlisted ranks and finished his military career as a lieutenant. Many in the county, and state, know him from his days supervising the Martin County Veterans Service Office. From there he’d watch his adopted home develop over the years. “I was always interested in politics,” he said in an interview earlier this year. “I’d listen to the news and read the paper. In Martin County, our major issue was rapid growth, or slow growth. I was fascinated with how the pendulum swung both ways.” At others’ urging, Haddox ran for the Martin County Board of County Commissioners Seat 5, Palm City, in 2012. Those who urged and supported him often didn’t get what they expected after he won, Haddox said. He’s the most reliable swing vote on the commission. Others’ votes are mostly predictable. Doug Smith, Jensen Beach, will frequently vote in opposition to other commissioners, such as Sarah Heard, Port Salerno. They, in turn, will vote in opposition to him. Haddox? He’s the maverick. Sometimes he sides with Smith. And sometimes he joins the other
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MURPHY from page 11 government functions, during the shutdown. That bill, which had other provisions, also had to pass the Senate and get President Barack Obama’s signature to be law. Democratic leadership in the Senate refused to consider individual spending bills such as that one from the House of Representatives, insisting instead for a complete continuing resolution or budget to keep the federal government fully operational. “The frustrating part is the dysfunction in Washington,” Murphy said. “The partisanship and gridlock.” He added, “Seeing that first-hand is very disappointing. The government shutdown is the epitome of what’s wrong with Washington.” Nevertheless, even as the government was blacked out, Murphy hosted congressional briefings about the environmental and business damage inflicted by the infamous Army Corps of Engineers’ large releases of nutrient-rich waters from Lake Okeechobee into the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee waterways. Those releases adversely affected the entire Indian River system. More than 20 members of Congress — Republicans and Democrats — attended the briefings to hear from expert and community witnesses. That, Murphy said, was his — and other members of Congress’ — greatest accomplishment this
last year. He said it was good to see and hear Republicans and Democrats unite in concerns about Florida’s waterways even as they remained deeply divided over federal budget issues. “I’m doing everything I can to change the tone in Washington,” Murphy said. This coming year, he hopes to get legislation passed that’ll speed federal efforts to reduce the need for future Okeechobee watergate openings. Also on the Democrats to-do list is working out solutions to the unforeseen, and sometimes ignored, issues the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act creates as more of its provisions kick in. “I would like to see something happen to improve the Affordable Care Act,” the congressman said. “There’re a lot of common sense tweaks that need to be done.” Also high among the congressman’s New Year’s resolutions is reducing the infamous backlog of VA claims. To do that, Murphy is working closely with Florida Republican Congressman Jeff Miller. The VA’s annual Performance and Accountability Report, released in December, gave many hope that the claims backlog is heading into the history books. It reports that about 418,000 veterans’ claims await decisions for 125 or more days. That’s about half as many as in previous years.
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YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • PALM CITY & TESORO • JANUARY 3, 2014 • 21 said the center handles for safety’s sake. “I’m not going to ask a member of the public to pick up a bobcat that got hit by a car,” he said. “We do rescues when it’s necessary.” Oftentimes, Martinelli said, no one needs to transport any animals. “In many cases we’re able to talk with (callers) and find out that it’s not a problem and it becomes a teaching moment,” he said. “No intervention is needed.” For example, Martinelli said the center gets frequent calls about fledglings on the ground. He said many don’t know that the mother is nearby keeping a watchful eye
WILDLIFE from page 17 “If we can teach people about these animals and how they live in the wild, we can prevent some of these issues,” Martinelli said. “We appear at community events with live, native animals, so people can see these animals and learn about them.” Those are some of the animals whose rehabilitation is limited to protected lives. Martinelli taught high school biology before going to work for the center 20 years ago. “When I walk into a classroom with a great horned owl on my wrist, there’s more I can teach (students),” he said. “It’s a real creature that blinks his eyes and looks at you.” Education, Martinelli said, is why the center opened its door to visitors. Of course, it’s also open to receiving injured animals, everything from songbirds to ea-
gles, possums to deer. The center doesn’t care for domestic animals, such as dogs and cats. “We’ll remain open 365 days a year for patients,” Martinelli said. He said the center, which has about a $250,000 annual budget, gets about 1,500 injured and sick animals a year. Generally it does intakes from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. What the center avoids is picking up animals. “We have a couple hundred animals here at any given time,” Martinelli said. “It’s often difficult for us to drop the animals we have here already and run off to rescue an animal. The sparrow that crashed into your window is often well-served by you picking it up, putting it into a shoe box, and driving it here.” The center trains Martin County Animal Control officers to handle some of the more difficult jobs. There are some that Martinelli
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on them as the young learn about the world. The center is at a temporary facility — has been since 2004. It owns about 10 acres next door and is building a permanent facility. Visits are free, but Martinelli said the center hopes folks will make donations. In addition to meeting really cool animals, he said there’s nice places to picnic at the center. Visitors have to traverse grass that would be difficult for folks with mobility concerns. The center is at 8626 S.W. Citrus Blvd. It’s open to visitors Thursdays to Sundays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The phone is (772) 286-6200. The web site is tcwild.org.
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House of Hope first-ever fund-raising gala promises to make history as the agency kicks off its 30th anniversary year. The “Hope for the Future” Gala will be held 6 p.m.11 p.m. Jan. 11, at Willoughby Golf Club, Stuart. Reservations are $250 per person and can be made by contacting House of Hope resource coordinator Terri May at terri@hohmartin. org or (772) 286-4673, Ext. 1011, or online at www.hohmartin.org/ gala. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in the attire of their favorite era as they “travel through time” during the evening’s festivities. The time travel theme is designed to celebrate House of Hope’s past while looking to the future. Over the past 30 years, the agency has served tens of thousands of local families with life’s basic necessities — including food for about 3 million meals and more than $2 million in financial assis-
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tance to help Martin County residents stay safe in their homes, with electricity, water and needed medicine. Participants in the gala will be investing in efforts that elevate the quality of life for all Martin County residents. The gala will raise funds to make sure House of Hope can respond to growing demands for food and operate Project HOPE services that empower local families, individuals, seniors and veterans to overcome hardship and strive toward self-sufficiency. The Hope for the Future gala will feature cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, a photo booth, dinner, dancing to the music of Private Stock, and the opening of a time capsule. A Pick-Your-Prize Special Drawing will feature golf, travel and gourmet dinner experiences plus custom jewelry. The event co-chairwomen are volunteers Pat Bartlett and Deb Lovequist, and the Grand Benefactor is Elisabeth Lahti. Further sponsorships are sought. More information about House of Hope is available at www.hohmartin.org.
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For Conrad Lyle Dankenbring of Palm City dives to deflect a shot on goal during the 4th Annual Kyle Conrad Memorial Soccer Tournament Saturday, Dec. 28 at Jensen Beach High School. The tournament corrals players from Martin County High Schools and Lynn University as a remembrance and fundraiser for the scholarship foundation named for Conrad. Dankenbring was a standout player at Martin County High School that went on to play football at University of Central Florida. For more information visit http://kc8foundation.com
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STUART — All too often, romance between older adults is played strictly for laughs. The love and romance portion of the program is often missing, sacrificed for a quick, often crude joke. Marshall Karp’s play, “Squabbles,” which will run at the Barn Theatre from Jan. 24-Feb. 9, is something different. That is the view of Michael Feener, the director. “It’s a romantic comedy,” he said. “The beauty of the story is that it focuses on an elderly couple and how they go from fighting like cats and dogs to a loving relationship. It’s quite well-written. A lot of shows don’t really focus on love in the older years. The beauty of this story is that it’s funny, but there’s an underlying love. It’s a unique tale.” The show is about what happens when Jerry and Alice, a young couple, invite Alice’s father, Abe, to live with them. When Jerry’s mother, Mildred, is added to the mix after a house fire, the fur flies. The two in-laws go at it over just about everything. Add a pregnancy and first grandchild on the way, and the stage is set for conflict and comedy. The cast includes Don Matlin as Abe; Colette Schweizer as Mildred; Jeff Stanley as Jerry;
Photo courtesy of the Barn Theatre Lauren Gawel and Michael Feener appeared in the Barn Theatre’s production of “Murder on the Nile.” Feener is directing the comedy “Squabbles,” set to run at the Barn Jan. 24-Feb. 9. and Megan Pollak as Alice. Jose Torres, John Avitabile and Greta Goldstein round out the cast.
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the process of growing and producing wine. Daniels also teaches guests about the geographic regions each wine originates from. The successful program was launched to broaden the palettes of patrons. The restaurant served strictly California wine before the program was introduced, Daniels said. “It was both in part to broaden our perspective on wine and the staff’s perspective on wine and also to kind of broaden our clientele’s perspective,” Daniels said. Palm City Grill now offers red and white wines from regions including Northern Italy and Australia to South Africa and New
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butter and flash-fried leeks. The fruity zest makes the dish a great summer meal. The locally caught grouper comes straight from New England Fish Market in Jensen Beach, Rhine said. Other fish on the menu always comes from a 100-mile radius, Rhine said. A recommended side with the grouper is the Tropical Sweet Potato made with whipped sweet potatoes, vanilla, butter, brown sugar and pecans. Another great entree is the Scallops Beurre Blanc made with pan-seared diver scallops, which are bigger in size than sea scallops. The scallops are served on sautéed spinach, capers, a lemon buerre blanc sauce and diced tomatoes. The colorful dish is also a visual treat. The restaurant also offers an array of craft beers and an exotic wine list. Two years ago, Palm City Grill began hosting a wine tasting once a month during the seasonal months of October through March. Guests are treated to a five-course dining experience paired with different, international and domestic wines for $60$75 per person, service included, said beverage program director, Jason Daniels. Daniels said he uses his Ph.D. in history to educate guests about
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“They’re both exceptional,” he said. “I’ve never seen such chemistry so quickly. I’ve known Don for years, but I never knew he was capable of such a deep role and could handle it so deftly. He’s magnificent in the part. I was blown away, watching these two go at it. It’s romance like it used to be.” Feener said that this play treats the older adults as real people, something that is often lacking in the cardboard stereotypes of senior romance seen in film and on television. “The beauty of this story is that it’s not dirty,” he said. “Usually, with the elderly, it goes to the crass. When I first read it, I was told it was a comedy, but it’s really quite romantic. There’s a beautiful relationship that evolves. I still believe the older generation knows what love and romance truly is.” In addition to directing, Feener has appeared in
Sunrise Theatre
Barn productions. He first came to the Treasure Coast in 1991, after he left the Coast Guard. Finding the Barn was just luck. “It was serendipity,” he said. “I had just gotten here and I went to an art show downtown. I was looking for something to do here. The Barn had a booth and someone said I should come in and try out. I got a role. I’ve been blessed and lucky. I never had a class. I just dove in the pool and I’ve had a lot of success.” The Barn Theatre, 2400 E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart, presents “Squabbles,” a romantic comedy by Marshall Karp, from Jan. 24-Feb. 9. Performances are Wednesday-Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20. To purchase tickets, call the box office at (772) 287-4884 or visit the website, www. barn-theatre.com.
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Jack Hanna’s Into The Wild-Live
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An Evening With
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Wed., January 15, 7pm
The Diary, Oh! Carol, Stairway to Heaven and Calendar Girl
An Evening With
Neil Sedaka Fri., January 3, 8pm
The National Touring Company of
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Sleeping Beauty With a company of 60 distinguished dancers
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Rock of Ages Sun., January 19, 7pm
L’Elisir D’Amore
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A Night of Comedy with
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Happy New Year!
Fridays
Bru’s Room Sports Bar DJ 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 1725 S.E. Federal Highway, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 320-1297. Crush Wine Bar DJ 9 p.m. until whenever. 100 S. Dixie Highway, Downtown Stuart. For more information, call (772) 600-5853. Conchy Joe’s Seafood Live music by Rainfall 8 p.m.-midnight. 3945 N.E. Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach. For more information, call (772) 334-1130.
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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) 600-5853. Conchy Joe’s Seafood Live music by Rainfall 8 p.m.-midnight. 3945 N.E. Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach. For more information, call (772) 334-1130.
Sundays
Charlie’s Bar and Grill Karaoke 7:30 p.m. 4695 S.W. Kanner Highway, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 288-4326.
Conchy Joe’s Seafood Live music by Rainfall 4-8 p.m. 3945 N.E. Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach. For more information, call (772) 334-1130.
Events
Friday, Jan. 3 Live music at Wahoo’s Riverhouse. 4-7 p.m. 915 N.W. Flagler Drive, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 692-2243. Live music at Wahoo’s Riverhouse. 8-11 p.m. 915 N.W. Flagler Drive, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 692-2243. Bowl your Brains out Blazer at Jensen Beach Bowl. 8 p.m. to midnight. All you can bowl $11 per person. Black light bowling, everything glows in the dark, disco lights, music and fog. 2303 N.E. Dixie Highway, Jensen Beach. For more information call (772) 225-2695 or visit jensenbeachbowl.com What’s Your Zodiac Sign Party at Dejavu Nightclub. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. If it’s the time of your sign, you drink free until midnight. 715 North U.S. 1, Stuart. For
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CLUBBIN’ from page 32 more information, call (772) 6929914. Saturday, Jan. 4 Live music at Wahoo’s Riverhouse. 8-11 p.m. 915 N.W. Flagler Drive, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 692-2243.
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Live music at Crawdaddy’s. 7 p.m., 1949 N.E. Jensen Beach Blvd., Jensen Beach. For more information, call (772) 225-3444.
Cruisers Bar Wacky Wednesday. 8 p.m.-midnight. Contests and prizes. Beer pong. $6 pitchers for players. 843 S.W. Federal Highway, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 232-6103.
Sunday, Jan. 5 Live music at Wahoo’s Riverhouse. 4-8 p.m. 915 N.W. Flagler Drive, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 692-2243.
Bowl your Brains out Blazer at Jensen Beach Bowl. 8 p.m. to midnight. All you can bowl $11 per person. Black light bowling, everything glows in the dark, disco lights, music and fog. 2303 N.E. Dixie Highway, Jensen Beach. For more information call
Wednesday, Jan. 8 Ladies Night at Applebees. 10 p.m. to close. 2 for 1 drinks all night and $1 wells for women. Music DJ Doe Dizzle. 3373 S.E. Federal Highway, Stuart. For
Faded Thursdays at Eclipse Lounge 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ladies in free and drink free before 11 p.m. 2212 S.E. Indian Street, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 486-2148.
Thursday, Jan. 9 Hip Hop Explosion at Club 7ONE5 (Dejavu Nightclub) 10 p.m.-2 a.m. DJ plays Hip hop, Top 40, reggae and house music in the main room and R&B on the patio. 715 N. U.S. 1, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 6929914.
Ladies Night at Stuart Cowboys’ BBQ & Steak Co. 8 p.m. Ladies Drink free 6-10 p.m. DJ, drink specials and free shots. 2902 S.E. Gran Parkway, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 287-8100. Open Mic Night at Wahoo’s Riverhouse. 7-9 p.m. 915 N.W. Flagler Drive, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 692-2243.
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Calendar Saturday, Jan. 4 WEEKEND BREAKFAST SPECIALS!
Elisabeth Lahti Concert Series 2014 season starts at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library. Jonathan Cummings and Friends will do a tribute to Mel Tormé. The show starts at 2 p.m. in the Donahue Room. Free tickets are available at the library on a firstcome, first-served basis. This is the first of a four-part series. The next show will be countertenor Terry Barber on Feb. 1. The Rowdy Micks will do a show on March 1. Finally, harpist Marcos Vega will appear with guitarist Clark Hower. That’ll be on April 12. Shows are at different Martin County libraries. Cummings is at 2551 S.W. Matheson Ave.
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App Swap: Organizing Tasks will be from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library. Participants are urged to take their phones and tablets to learn about apps that help organize tasks, lists, recipes, finances and more. The library is at 2551 Matheson Ave., Palm City. The phone is (772) 221-1403.
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CALENDAR from page 34 Tuesday, Jan. 7 The Palm City Orators will meet at the Palm City Presbyterian Church, 2700 Martin Highway. The local Toastmasters Club is open to any seeking to improve their public speaking skills. Regular meetings are on the first and third Tuesday of every month from noon to 1 p.m. For information, visit pcorators.toastmasterclubs.org, or call (772) 324-9020. Story Time for 3- to 5-yearolds will be from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library. The library is at 2551 Matheson Ave., Palm City. The phone is (772) 221-1403.
Wednesday, Jan. 8 The Palm City Art Association monthly meeting will be 1 to 3 p.m. at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library 2551 Matheson Ave., Palm City. To learn more about the association, visit palmcityartassociates.com 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. The phone is (772) 221-1403.
Thursday, Jan. 9
Are you ready for something New? The Only “Authentic English Tea Room” on the Treasure Coast
Diamond Tearoom & Bistro High English Tea • Soups • Salads • Lobster Ravioli
Story Time for 12- to 36-month-olds will be from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library. The library is at 2551 Matheson Ave., Palm City. The phone is (772) 2211403. Story Time for 0- to 12-montholds will be from 11:30 a.m. to noon at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library. The library is at 2551 Matheson Ave., Palm City. The phone is (772) 221-1403. Homework Helpers will be on hand at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library from 3:30 to 5:30 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
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THE ROAD TO THE U.S. OPEN begins at THE RACQUET CLUB AT TESORO
January 12, 2014 til January 19, 2014
2014 Walk to Cure Diabetes KICK OFF RECEPTION
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Technology roadshow at Cummings library Jan. 18
Friday, Jan. 10 The Senior Wii Bowling League will meet from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library, 2551 S.W. Matheson Ave, Palm City. Cummings’ number is (772) 288-2551. Discover Science at Your Library will be from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library 2551 S.W. Matheson Ave., Palm City. The program is for children ages 6 to 12 Register by calling (772) 288-2551.
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The Martin County Library System, in collaboration with the Tampa Bay Library Consortium, will be hosting a Technology Roadshow at the Peter and Julie Cummings Library, 2551 S.W. Matheson Ave, Palm City, Saturday Jan. 18, from 1-3 p.m. This event will serve to aid those who desire guidance in navigating the uncharted territory of a new gadget. During this two-hour session, attendees will have access to technological experts, Jessie Riggins and Al Carson from the
Tampa Bay Library Consortium, who will demonstrate tablets, eBook readers, and other gadgets, as well as answering any questions. There will be an array of over a dozen of this season’s hottest gizmos-Nexus 7, iPad 2, Samsung Galaxy Tablet, Kindle e-Ink, Kindle Fire, Nook Tablet, Nook Classic, Kobo, iPhone, Android phones, Windows Surface, Netbook, Chromebook-and possibly more! Attendees are also encouraged to bring in their own devices and gadgets to show and tell what they do with them, and, of course, to take advantage of this opportunity to get the most out of their devices.
papers. Homework Helpers have even helped some fill out college applications. The library is at 2551 Matheson Ave., Palm City. The phone is (772) 221-1403.
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Charting the Course of Business
the stuart/Martin County ChaMBer of CoMMerCe www.stuartmartinchamber.org VOLUME 37 - ISSUE 1
January 3, 2014
The Chamber Board and Staff Wishes Our Members and Community a Happy, Healthy & Prosperous 2014! CHAMBER EVENTS
January Networking Breakfasts
Tuesday, January 7th 7:45 AM Hosted & Sponsored by YMCA of the Treasure Coast 1700 S.E. Monterey Road Stuart Tuesday, January 14th 7:45 AM Hosted & Sponsored by The Pine School 12350 S.E. Federal Hwy. Hobe Sound
Networking Luncheon
Special thanks to the new HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital for sponsoring the Chamber’s December Networking Luncheon. A detailed overview of the hospital’s services and amenities was presented to over eighty members at Willoughby Golf Club. Shown with Chamber President/CEO Joe Catrambone (left) and Chairman John O’Brien, Gulfstream Aluminum & Shutter Corp. are Mary Lynn Swartz, CEO and Lynn Wattles, Director of HealthSouth.
The festive spirit of the holidays was flowing throughout Sandhill Cove as more than a hundred Chamber members delighted in the delicious hors d’ouevres and drinks they served at the December Business After Hours. Shown from left are Chamber President/CEO Joe Catrambone; Sandhill Cove Executive Director Jolynn Whitten; Waters Edge at Sandhill Cove Administrator Emily Duckworth and Chamber Chairman John O’Brien, Gulfstream Aluminum & Shutter Corp.
Wednesday, January 8th 11:45 AM Hosted by Manero’s Restaurant Sponsored by Hill, Barth & King, LLC 2851 S.W. High Meadows Ave. Palm City Reservations are required
Presented by:
Stuart/Martin County Chamber of Commerce
Saturday & Sunday 9 AM to 4 PM
Business After Hours Wednesday, January 15th 5:30 - 7:30 PM Sponsored & Hosted by The Sandbar Grill 1200 S.E. Federal Hwy. Stuart
Orchid Show Open Friday Noon to 5 PM MARTIN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, STUART FREE ADMISSION • FREE PARKING • GREAT DEALS
New Member Reception Thursday, January 30th 7:45 AM Sponsored by Cuisine 256 & JRC Consulting Group at Chamber Office
SAVE THE DATES
Congratulations to Chamber Office Manager Cindy LaConte for winning the Employee Pillar of Character Award presented by United Way of Martin County’s CHARACTER COUNTS! program. Presenting the award were (from left): Holly Laiben, United Way; Chamber President/CEO Joe Catrambone; Terry Frizzell, Stuart Church of Christ; Patrick and Cindy LaConte; Crystal Stiles, FPL; United Way Executive Director Jim Vojcsik and Tim Kinane.
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