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MARTIN COUNTY — Tuesday, Jan. 6, started quietly at the Peter L. Cheney Courthouse and Constitutional Office Center, Stuart. Shortly before 8 a.m., two men softly talked near the entrance awaiting the opening of the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. When the doors opened, they made their way through the security checkpoint without incident and entered the Clerk’s office and asked for a marriage license. They left about a half an hour later with one, and a few well-wishes from bystanders, to go do whatever else they had planned that day. The two politely declined an interview request. “It’s no big deal,” one said, shrugging his shoulders. Indeed. The first day clerks of courts throughout the state started issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples wasn’t a big occasion in Martin. At least, not on the surface. There was no line of same-sex couples awaiting their chance to get marriage licenses. There were no demonstrators at the constitutional-officers center favoring or opposing same-sex marriage. The only fanfare was Linda Oliver and Dennis St. Martin standing on the sidewalk in front of the courthouse with flowers to give any couples getting marriage licenses that day. “It was a tough fight, and we’re PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID FORT PIERCE, FL PERMIT NO. 248 ECRWSS

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Staff photo by Patrick McCallister Linda Oliver and Dennis St. Martin await same-sex couples just getting marriage licenses at the Peter L. Cheney Courthouse and Constitutional Office Center, Stuart. Oliver owns Harbour Bay Florist. St. Martin is its weddings director. The two had a lonely day. Clerks of courts throughout the state started issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples on Tuesday. While there was fanfare in some counties, same-sex marriage started quietly in Martin. happy for them,” Oliver said. She owns Harbour Bay Florist in Stuart. St. Martin is her business’ wedding director. St. Martin is also a gay man in a 26-year relationship with Edward Alvarez. The two live in Port St. Lucie. They had a commitment ceremony 11 years ago, but it’s not legally recognized or binding. They planned on getting a marriage license after Tuesday. “It’s a good day,” St. Martin said. “It’s a great day.”

St. Martin said he was surprised that there weren’t several same-sex couples at the Clerk’s office first thing in the morning on the historic day. U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle overturned Florida’s constitutional ban on same-sex marriage, and ordered clerks of courts to start issuing marriage licenses on Jan. 6. Martin’s clerk, Carolyn Timmann, was poised for a busy

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MARTIN COUNTY — The Florida Department of Health in Martin County is in a big fight against a couple small bugs and needs everyone’s help. “We have several (influenza) surveillance systems in the county and three of them are elevated,” Grethel Clark, epidemiologist, said. “We’re seeing influenza A and influenza B.” The two strains of flu started hitting Martin hard in late December — there was a higher-than-average number of confirmed cases as 2014 wound down. “The weather and the season, we usually see a peak in January,” Clark said. “The flu season ends at the end of May,” Clark said. “Usually we see four or five weeks of higher activity, and then the numbers go down. I’m assuming we’ll have high activity for two or three weeks more.” It’s not too late to get a vaccine. “Vaccination, even though we’re in the middle of the season, is the best way to prevent spread,” Clark said. Renay Rouse, Health Department public information officer, said it’s pretty easy to get a flu shot these days.

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MARTIN COUNTY — The pillowcase burglars seem to have been put to bed for now, but Sheriff William Snyder said it’s no time for area law enforcement and residents to fall asleep. “We’ve been very fortunate; we’re

not getting killed with any major crime problems,” Snyder said. “We want to stay ahead of the curve.” There’s still plenty of crime in Martin County, even if many of the criminals aren’t. The sheriff said identity theft is rapidly growing. “It’s the most common crime we have today,” he said. “It’s awful.”

Identity thieves work internationally. A guy stealing a Palm City man’s credit-card information could be in Russia, where he’s unlikely to face capture and prosecution. It’s a high-reward, low-risk crime. “It’s extremely debilitating to the victim,” Snyder said.

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PALM CITY — Nicole Neargarder began gymnastics when she was 5 years old. She competed competitively until she was 13, when she was at the gym working out and met International Fitness and Bodybuilding professional Amanda Marinelli. The teen fell in love with fitness as a discipline and began competing within three months. Today, the 15-year-old, a student at the Clark Advanced Learning Center, has won numerous awards, including overall fitness at the 2013 Southern States competition, first place in the same competition in 2014 and first place in Marinelli’s Gold Cup in 2013 and 2014. Nicole, who also takes classes at Indian River State College, hopes to be a physical therapist. Her love for fitness came easily. “Amanda gave me a CD of her competition,” the teen said. “It looked pretty cool. It was the first time I saw a fitness routine.” The two-minute routine combines strength, dance and gymnastics. There are required strength moves, hold flips and

splits that the judges look for. The moves test arm, leg and core strength. There is also a creative component. “I can wear anything,” Nicole said. “I can make up my own routine. In gymnastics, you have to be really serious. The audience gets bored. I can do anything I want. You can smile and wear your hair how you want. The judges don’t know your routine (in advance), so you have a lot of freedom.” For one recent competition, Nicole portrayed the characters from the movie, “Frozen,” starting as Olaf and changing as the routine progressed. Nicole competes with women a good deal older than she. “She’s probably the youngest out there,” said her mother, Denise Neargarder. “Most are in their 20s. It’s a sport you can do at any age, well into the 40s.” Nicole works out at Aerial Elite Cheer and Dance five or six days a week. Several days she works with trainers and she also volunteers to teach gymnastics to younger kids. Her fitness coach is International Fitness and Bodybuilding professional Maria Bellando of Miami, who trains and helps choreograph her fitness

Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer Nicole Neargarder of Palm City exhibits her skills that have made her a leader in the teen fitness circles. routines. The Neargarders travel to Miami a few times a month. While she was doing some research on fitness, Nicole found eight-time fitness Olympian Adela Garcia’s website. She sent Garcia, then Ms. Olympia, an email to tell her about her love of fitness and her win at the Southern States competition. Garcia responded by posting pictures of Nicole on her website. The two became friends and Garcia became an advisor.

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Southeast Florida Honor Flight and Stuart Air Show are teaming up to run a fundraiser. No, really, run. As in a running 3.10686 miles, better known as a 5K. The two not-for-profits are hosting the almost inaugural Honor Run on the Runway later this month. “There will be those extra fun elements you won’t see at your typical 5K,” Elisabeth Glynn, director of the air show, said. This is actually the second Honor Run on the Runway, but the first, in 2013, was done as part

of the Stuart Air Show events. This is the first time the run is being done separately of air show events. Todd Tucker, chairman of the local Honor Flight hub, said the results of the first run were underwhelming. “We found out pretty quickly having that run buried in the air show was rough for everyone,” he said. Organizers wanted to find out, if the run was scheduled a couple months after the annual air show, if it would take off. Both organizations are flying high with some big feathers they

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TRADITION — Mark your calendar for the eighth annual Taste of Little Italy presented by Garber GMC of Fort Pierce in Tradition, Jan. 23–25. The opening ceremony takes place Friday, Jan. 23 on the main stage at 7:30 p.m. This year’s Taste brings the community together for nonstop live entertainment, authentic Italian food, wine tastings, The Port St. Lucie Mets’ Children’s Area, festival rides and bocce. Tradition Square will be transformed into an Italian street festival with vendors featuring Italian novelties, jewelry, art, clothing, authentic Italian desserts and classic Italian favorites, such as sausage and peppers, pizza pie, spaghetti and meatballs, and linguine with clam sauce to name a just a few. Another tradition that continues to be a part of The Taste of

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RUN from page 4 picked up in 2014. The air show folks got word at the annual International Council of Air Shows convention in December that the U.S. Army Parachute Team, the Golden Knights, will be dropping into Stuart Oct. 30 to Nov. 1 this year. The crack paratroopers are headlining the 2015 Stuart Air Show. Earlier in 2014, Southeast Honor Flight was the only hub selected by the national Honor Flight Network to take Operation Neptune survivors to the National D-Day Memorial, Bedford, Va., to participate in the platinum anniversary commemorations of the momentous military operation. Southeast took 60. Operation Neptune is better remembered as D-Day — the June 6 Allied air and sea invasion of Normandy, France, in an all-out bloody crapshoot to take World War II to Germany. It launched Operation Overlord, which eventually ended World War II. “We both have aviation-themed organizations and wanted to do something together,” Glynn said. Tucker said Southeast Florida Honor Flight is placing high hopes on Honor Run raising big dollars this and in future years. “Obviously we’re very excited and we hope it’ll become a marquise event, not only for Stuart, but for Martin County,” he said. Because Honor Flight is in a race against time, there’s a lot of urgency around everything Honor Flight does. According to a 2008 Associated Press estimate, the once 16.1 million World War II veterans are dying at a rate of more than 1,100 a day. Now fewer than 2 million are living, according to the Department of

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national World War II Memorial, which opened on the National Mall in 2004. The flights began a year after it was erected. Honor Flight Southeast Florida, called a “hub,” started in 2009. “We’ve flown over 1,500 individual veterans to date,” Tucker said. Southeast has done 20 flights so far. The flights cost about $80,000, or nearly $1,000 for each veteran taken. Honor Flight figures the veterans paid their ways by serving in World War II and charges them nothing. Among those that got involved early on in Southeast Florida Honor Flight was Martin County Firefighters and Paramedics, International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2959, which leads what’s been the largest fundraiser for the flights: an annual fillthe-boot drive. Back in February last year, firefighters from Martin County and other fire-rescue agencies in the county went to parking lots and street corners to ask folks to fill firefighters’ boots with money. They raised more than $55,000. Tucker said dates for this year’s fill-the-boot drive haven’t been set, but it will be in February. Glynn said Honor Run runners will have World War II airplanes taking off and landing as they speed toward the finishing line. The run is the first stop of the Collings Foundation’s annual Wings of Freedom Tour. Those planes are a B-17 Flying Fortress, a B-24 Liberator and a P-51 Mustang, named Betty Jane.

“We are actually excited that the Road to Victory (Military Museum) will be bringing some of their authentic World War II equipment to put on the course,” Glynn said. After the run, participants will get a quasi-USO show in an airport hangar with everything but Bob Hope. The P-51 is the special guest for Dinner with Betty Jane. “Our party guests will be dancing and partying with this plane named Betty Jane,” Glynn said. Registration is $55. Organizers opted for a flat fee for all runners this year. Glynn said in coming years there may be veteran and possibly other discounts. “(The fee) does include the full dinner, and that’s not a hamburger, or hot dog,” Glynn said. “It’s a nice dinner.” Glynn added, “We are working with MCM Timing and Results. (Runners) will have their official times. Everyone participating will have their medals.” And they will have T-shirts. Folks who want to just enjoy the dinner and show can do so. The cost is $30 a ticket. Honor Run on the Runway will be on Saturday, Jan. 17, at 4 p.m. The dinner party starts at 5 p.m. For more, and to register, visit www.stuartairshow.com/index. php/1st-annual-honor-runon-the-runway/. Honor Flight Southeast Florida is on the web at www.honorflightsefl.org. For more about the national Honor Flight Network, see www.honorflight. org.

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SNYDER from page 2 To combat the problem, the Sheriff’s New Year’s resolution is more town hall meetings and using social media to educate folks about the crime and the defenses. He likes deputizing the entire county to fight crime, because it works. “I’m going to run for governor and bring this statewide,” he jested. On a serious note, Snyder said that in 2015 the department will roll out LEAD, Law Enforcement Against Drugs, a drug-education and prevention program similar to D.A.R.E., Drug Abuse Resistance Education. Snyder said the Sheriff’s Office can tailor a program to the specific drug and crime issues it’s finding in the community, rather than taking a national approach that’s hit or miss. “We’re in the middle of developing our curriculum,” the sheriff said. “We think we can do even a better job with presentation. I’m not criticizing D.A.R.E. A lot of people believe in it.” But D.A.R.E. has a big downside: cost. Daren the Lion doesn’t come cheap and neither do other D.A.R.E. materials. Snyder took the helm at the Martin County Sheriff’s Office in on Jan. 8, 2013. At the time, pillowcase burglaries were all the menace. Snyder launched into a seemingly endless series of town-hall meetings educating folks about what should spike their suspicions and get them calling the cops. And suspicious-vehicle calls increased dramatically while pillowcase burglaries decreased into seeming oblivion. He also aggressively promoted the department’s Facebook page. That continued into 2014. “Our Facebook continues to grow,” Snyder

“Our Facebook continues to grow,” Snyder said. “It’s over 16,000 (likes) now, from the 1,400 I started with.” No, Snyder isn’t into posting selfies. The Facebook page has been a powerful force multiplier, a way to get the public’s eyes and mobile phones helping out. For example, on Dec. 17 the Sheriff’s Office posted about a suspected arson even as the fire was burning. That was at 11:03 p.m. By 4 p.m. the next day, the department announced an arrest in the case. said. “It’s over 16,000 (likes) now, from the 1,400 I started with.” No, Snyder isn’t into posting selfies. The Facebook page has been a powerful force multiplier, a way to get the public’s eyes and mobile phones helping out. For example, on Dec. 17 the Sheriff’s Office posted about a suspected arson even as the fire was burning. That was at 11:03 p.m. By 4 p.m. the next day, the department announced an arrest in the case. Whether the Facebook post helped investigators locate the suspect wasn’t mentioned, but in another situation on Aug. 21, the department posted on Facebook it was looking for a gold truck in Hobe Sound after a girl reported that the driver attempted to pick her up as she walked home. The department quickly got tips from its Facebook post and found the truck and driver. After talking with him and the girl’s family, detectives determined that he was a neighbor and no criminal acts were attempted. Also in 2014, the Florida House and Senate passed a bill Sheriff William Snyder proposed that adds to pillowcase burglars’ legal risks. It gives investigators more power to add charges, and judges greater power to increase bails, when burglars cross county lines to ply their trade. In an interview before the bill’s passage, Snyder said he took a page from the feds’ play book and applied it to the state. “The FBI can (charge additional felonies) if

you go from one state to another,” he said. Snyder said that in 2015 he aims to further solidify his deputize-the-county approach to law enforcement by getting more neighborhood watches up and going. “I want to see every eligible neighborhood in Martin County become part of Crime Watch,” he said. The National Sheriff’s Association started the National Neighborhood Watch, sometimes called “Crime Watch,” in 1972. Many point to the 1964 brutal murder of Catherine “Kitty” Genovese and rising crime rates as the impetus for Neighborhood Watch. Press reports at the time held that almost 40 neighbors stood by as Genovese was killed, yet none attempted to intervene even by calling police. The accuracy of the reports is questioned by many, but the concept of a paralyzed bystander effect dubbed “Genovese syndrome” was popularized. Neighborhood Watch was introduced as an antidote. Neighborhood Watch programs use different methods, some more organized than others, but the idea is the same. Neighbors agree to watch one another’s properties and report suspicious activities to police. For updates, like the Martin County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ MartinCountySheriffsOffice.

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MARRIAGE from page 1 day. “I had no idea, so I doubled up on my staff,” she said. And the evening before had a staff meeting to go over the rules for issuing same-sex couples the marriage licenses. The marriage license forms — which are created by the state — had the words “bride” and “groom.” Timmann said her office can’t alter the forms, but she instructed staff to allow customers to strike the words and replace them with those of their choosing, such as “spouse.” Timmann said there are some in the office who don’t wish to handle marriage licenses for same-sex couples due to religious beliefs, but that arrangements were made to ensure there are no delays for customers. “My feeling is that this is about treating everybody equally,” she said. Florida is the 36th state to get same-sex marriage. It was ground zero for opposition to the expansion of antidiscrimination laws in the late ‘70s, following the Stonewall riots in 1969 that launched the so-called “gay rights movement.” In 1977, singer Anita Bryant started Save Our Children in South Florida to overturn an ordinance in Dade County, now Miami-Dade, that banned discrimination in housing, employment and public accommodation due to sexual orientation. The coalition succeeded in getting the ordinance overturned and gained national prominence. Among other things, it backed a proposed law in California that would have required the termination of gay

locally to meet an applicant’s wishes for terminology? A: The Clerk is advised not to revise the electronic version of the form. Altering the form in such a manner may result in BVS rejecting the form. Q: What if the Groom objects to the Bride’s surname and wants his or her own noted? A: BVS suggests writing in the groom’s surname in the space on that line, to the right of the groom’s name. Q: Will BVS be modifying the DH 743 marriage application forms?

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public-school teachers. The movement for same-sex marriage started in the early ‘70s when a Minnesota couple petitioned that state’s Supreme Court for the right to get married. That court found that the state’s prohibition on same-sex marriage didn’t violate the U.S. Constitution, as the petitioners claimed. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to take up the case. In 2003, the Massachusetts Supreme Court ruled that denying same-sex couples the right to marry violated that state’s constitution. By 2004, Massachusetts started issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. There was a wave of states proposing and passing constitutional prohibitions against same-sex marriages. In 2008, Florida’s voters overwhelmingly passed the Florida Marriage Amendment. More recently, there’s been a wave of courts overturning the voter-passed bans. Any couples looking to marry in Martin County will have to find notaries or ministers to perform the ceremonies. The Clerk’s office stopped performing ceremonies last year, due to staffing shortages. Timmann said she’s unsure why same-sex marriage started on such a humdrum note in Martin County. There are numerous explanations. Many couples may have already traveled to other states and married, for example. As to the lack of any apparent organized opposition, she said that seems to be rooted in the county’s character. “I think Martin County is respectful of other people’s privacy,” she said.

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QUESTIONS from page 8 If so, how long will it take to get the new forms? A: In conversations with the BVS, the association is told that the Department of Health will go through a rulemaking process in order to revise the form. We are not aware yet how long that may take, but rulemaking is not quick and it could take months. The association is awaiting more specific information on this from the department. Q: What should the Clerk do if a same sex couple admits they were married in another state and now want to be married in Florida? A: If married in another state, applying for a Florida marriage license is not legally required. If a couple is married in one state, it will be recognized in the other states, so long as it was not a legally prohibited marriage. That said, the applicants, if married

FITNESS from page 3 is the youngest so far. It’s the judge’s decision. If I go to a national show and win, I get a Pro Card. The next national show is in 2015, and I may do that.” In addition to her mother, Nicole is supported in her goal by her father, Eddie, and old-

for a second time in Florida, will be legally married at two different places and times. In addition, we checked with BVS today regarding this issue. They will accept the marriage record form in these types of situations for same sex couples getting re-married to each other. Q: What should a Clerk do if after issuing the license, the applicants have the ceremony without the three-day wait and have not gotten a waiver from a county judge? In my reading of the law, Clerks do not have the authority to waive the three-day requirement unless there has been a delegation or order from the courts to waive it. Do we record the license or return it as not valid? Section 741.04(3) Florida Statute states: (3) If a couple has not submitted to the clerk valid certificates of completion of a premarital preparation course, the effective

er brother Joseph, who attends every competition. Her dad takes her food shopping and together they prepare the healthy, protein-rich meals she eats. Denise Neargarden said that the family is blessed, even though she lost a leg several years ago. While Nicole was at the gym helping her with her rehab, they met

date of the marriage license shall be delayed 3 days from the date of application. The effective date shall be printed on the marriage license in bold print. If a couple has submitted valid certificates of completion of a premarital preparation course, the effective date of the marriage license shall not be delayed. Exceptions to the delayed effective date must be granted to non-Florida residents seeking a marriage license from the state and for individuals asserting hardship. Marriage license fee waivers shall continue to be available to all eligible individuals. For state residents, a county court judge issuing a marriage license may waive the delayed effective date for good cause. A: It would be best to refer the matter to a county court judge or to talk to the Chief Judge or designee to see what their wishes are for these type situations. Source: Clerk’s Office

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will have lots of company on the anniversary of her son’s death. “It’s, I guess with grieving, just to know that on the anniversary of his death I won’t be alone, but there’ll be a lot of people there riding for him. That just makes it a little easier. Additionally, Wilson’s parents in-law are planning a handball tournament at the starting and finishing place for the bicycle ride: Lance Cpl. Justin Wilson Park, 2050 S.W. Mapp Road, Palm City. The Martin County Commission named the park in Wilson’s honor in 2011. Wilson was an avid handball player, and played at that park before joining the Marine Corps. “I unfortunately only got to play a few times with him,” Wilson’s father-in-law, Cadell McVeigh, said. “I was waiting for him to get back (from Afghanistan) to play some more. He loved handball.” McVeigh said in previous years the handball tournament attracted players from as far away as Chicago. The annual bicycle ride and handball tourney, are the foundation’s only fundraisers. Last year, the two events raised about $12,000. Justin’s Wings’

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ITALY from page 5 ing programs that help to bring “smiles” to the faces of children in our local hospitals, hospices and shelters throughout the Treasure Coast. Bring your family, lawn chairs and your appetite to this year’s Taste of Little Italy and be a part of something special. Schedule and admission information: • Friday, Jan. 23, 3-10 p.m. • Saturday, Jan. 24, 10 a.m. –10 p.m.

“Last year, we had more than 200 (fee-waiver) requests,” Abatte said. “If we did every request, we’d be giving away $100,000.” The department collected about $525,000 in facility fees last fiscal year. Most of that is individuals reserving park facilities for large family events, such as weddings, reunions and birthdays, but some is from not-for-profit organizations renting park space for various events. Commissioner Doug Smith, Jensen Beach, voted to rename the park for Wilson back in 2011, what he said is one of his proudest votes. Nevertheless, he said the county has to consider consis-

See RIDE page 18 • Sunday, Jan. 25, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. • Admission: $7 (children 12 and under free) • Free parking • Multiple day passes available The Taste of Little Italy was established in 2008 to create an experience rich in Italian culture that celebrates the contributions of great Italian through food, music, art and tradition for the entire family to enjoy. For more information, please visit www.tasteoflittleitaly.net or call the Taste of Little Italy office at (561) 427-0500.

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Discover Science will be 11 a.m. to noon at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library. The Hobe Sound Nature Center’s Wildlife

Teaching Team will be on hand with a variety of animals to discuss habitat protection. This is for ages 6 to 10. The library is at 2551 S.W. Matheson Ave, Palm City. For more, call Susan Hellenschmidt at (772) 288-2551. Totally Cool Drop in Workshops at the Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kids and get messy and explore art, sensory and science. Take your child in to participate in the fun programs that open opportunities to learn and play with messy mediums you probably don’t want at home. The museum is at 1707 N.E. Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach. For more, or to register, call (772) 2257575. The museum is on the web at www.childrensmuseumtc.org. The Elisabeth Lahti Concert Series: A Salute to the Music of George Gershwin will be 2 to 3 p.m. at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library, 2551 S.W. Mathson Ave., Palm City. Pianist and vocalist Dale Rieth has prepared a program featuring some of Gershwin’s most memorable selections, focusing upon his piano compositions while including some wonderful pop-

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Sunday, Jan. 11 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.

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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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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 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. Sampler Book Club at Blake Library will be 2 to 3:30 p.m. The featured book is “Embers,” by Sandor Morai. The library is at 2351 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart. For more, call Sandy Withers, facilitator, (772) 288-5702.

American Girl Book Club will be at the Blake Library, 6 to 7 p.m. Join other American Girl fans in a discussion of an American Girl book. There will also be a craft relevant to the book, too. Ages 8 and older. The library is at 2351 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart. No dolls required. For Jayme Kostandinu 772-221-1407

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Tuesday, Jan. 13 Computer Basics, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Charles & Rae Kane Center, 900 S.E. Salerno Road, Stuart. If you’ve got limited experience on the computer and you want to learn more, this is the class for you. Find out how to use e-mail, surf the Internet, create folders, organize files, customize your desktop, use basic Windows 7 features and much more. Computers are available, but you are encouraged to take your own laptop (if your operating system is Windows 7). Prerequisite: Students must have some computer experience and know

how to use a mouse. For those, ages 55 and older. It’s $50 for members and $60 for non-members for the five-session class. To register, call (772) 223-7815, or visit www.kanecenter.org. Story Time for the 3- to 5-year-olds will be at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library from 1 to 2 p.m. The library is at 2551 Matheson Ave., Palm City. The phone is (772) 288-2551. I Love a Mystery monthly book discussion group led by Harold Marr will be 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library. Each month a mystery writer is selected and discussed. January’s author is Peter Robinson. The library is at 2551 Matheson Ave., Palm City. The phone is (772) 288-2551. Android for Beginners will be at the idea lab at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library from 2 to 4 p.m. If you’re new to the Android operating system, or you’re considering buying an Android tablet or phone, then this is the class for you! Take your own device, or test drive one of the library’s. Reservation is required. Four spaces are available. The library is at 2551 Matheson Ave., Palm City. Reserve a spot by calling (772) 288-2551. Treasure Coast Tuesday night car show at 2930 Federal High-

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Wednesday, Jan. 14 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 competition, this is the club for you. The center is at 900 S.E. Salerno Road, Stuart. For more, call (772) 223-7800.

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WWII Film Series will be 10 to 11 a.m. at Blake Library, 2351 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart. Capt. Carl Keske, US Navy Reserve (ret.) is the presenter of this four-part series. This year’s theme is narrow escapes. This week’s presentation will be “The Amiens Raid.” The next presentations are “The Black Battalion” and “Lucky Laycock’s Escape from Crete.” Those will be on Jan. 21 and 28, respectively. The library is at 2351 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart. For more, call (772) 288-5702.

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Palm City Arts Association will have its monthly meeting 1 to 3 p.m. at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library. The library is at 2551 Matheson Ave., Palm City. For more, call Kendra Deltano at (772) 286-6589. 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.

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Your Florida Yard will be 2:30 to 4:40 p.m. at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library. Learn how to harvest rainwater with rain gardens and rain barrels. The library is at 2551 Matheson Ave., Palm City. For more, call Pat Bonis at (772) 288-5654. Jane Miller Presents: History Spot—London Series will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. Unlock the mysteries of two famous English landmarks. Step inside the walls to uncover their secrets and stories. Hear from the people who do the jobs behind the public facades. Surprising facts are revealed. Secrets of the Tower of London and Secrets of Scotland Yard. The library is at 2551 Matheson Ave., Palm City. For more, call Susan Opasik at 772) 221-1403. 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. Paws to Read will be 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Blake Library, Blake Library, 2351 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart. Children have fun reading to trained therapy dogs. Readers gain confidence and improve their reading fluency. The PAWS to Read program is a partnership between the Martin County Library System and Humane Society of the Treasure Coast. The library is at 2351 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart. For more, call Patti May, (772) 221-1411.

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the Lake Ride, which went to Lake Okeechobee and back to benefit the Red Cross. However, he said starting and finishing long rides east of the St. Lucie River was getting less attractive to organizers and riders, due to increasing traffic and a shortage of bicycle lanes in heavy traffic areas. He said the Wilsons contacted the association for help organizing a large ride about the time it was looking around for options to start centuries west of the St. Lucie. “It takes a lot of effort to put on one of these things, and Fran had a great story about her son and what she was trying to do, “Goings said. There was that added bonus, Goings said. “This was starting in Palm City,” he said. Martin Downs Boulevard has wide bicycling lanes. Mapp Road and Martin Highway east of I-95 are getting them. Mapp’s bicycle lanes will be between Martin Highway and Martin Downs. Martin Highway heading west of 95 has a wide shoulder that doubles as a bicycle lane. Citrus Boulevard north of Martin Highway has bicycling lanes, too. Additionally, Palm City is close to rural roads. All of these features make Palm City very attractive to ride organizers. Registration and packet pickup for Riding for Heroes will be on Saturday, March 21, at Vine & Barley Palm City, 2951 High Meadow Ave., Palm City. Advance registration with guaranteed T-shirts is $35. Check in will open on Sunday, March 22, at 6:30 a.m. For additional information, visit www.justinswings.org/event/riding-for-heroes-march-22-2015.

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You can’t live with ‘em. You can’t live without ‘em. And you certainly can’t live without seeing “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus LIVE!,” a hilarious one-man show based on the best-selling book by John Gray. Written by the award-winning playwright Eric Coble, “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus LIVE!” is filled with sage wisdom and quirky advice on how to navigate relationships in the 21st century. The show debuted in the U.S. in 2007, starring the brilliant actor and comedian Peter Storey. The book has become one of the most recognizable titles in the world. The show, however, is more than just the book. “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus LIVE!” fuses references

from the original source material with Peter Storey’s own unique stand-up routine. In the starring, and only role, is Peter Storey, an alum of the New Harmony Project and an accomplished actor with recurring roles on “The Tonight Show” and NPR. Covering everything from dating, marriage, to the bedroom, “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus LIVE!” originally opened in Paris in 2007 to wide critical acclaim. The show finally debuted in the U.S. for the first time in 2013. The U.S. production is brilliantly directed by Broadway veteran Mindy Cooper. “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus LIVE!,” will be on stage at the Lyric Theater Friday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, Jan. 10 at 4 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $45. For more information, go to www. lyrictheatre.com.

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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Tryouts will be held on Saturday, Jan. 17 from 10 a.m.-noon, for anyone interested in singing the national anthem prior to the start of New York and St. Lucie Mets games. Individuals will be selected based on their performance during the tryouts. All participants are asked to call Cynthia at (772) 871-2100 to pre-register for the tryouts. In addition to the tryouts, Jan. 17 is also opening day for individual ticket sales to all New York Mets Spring Training games. Individual tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis for Mets vs Yankees, Red Sox, Tigers, Cardinals, Astros, Braves, Marlins and Nationals. Ticket windows will open at 10 a.m. A youth baseball clinic will be held from 1-3pm for children 7-13 years of age. There is a $10 fee to participate with the proceeds going to the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County. Each participant will also receive a ticket to the 2015 St. Lucie County Fair. For more information, please call (772) 871-2115.

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MARTIN COUNTY — It’s a tradition in the theater: when you need to raise money, you put on a show! On Jan. 16, Peter Jones and a few of his talented friends will take the stage at the StarStruck Theatre in a show conceived of and directed by Jennifer Jones. The gala, “Broadway’s Best,” will raise money for the new nonprofit the two have formed to purchase the building they now rent and turn it into an arts center that will remain in Stuart in the years to come. Jennifer Jones talked about the fun of planning the special evening. “I’m so excited about it,” she said. “Peter is going to be live on stage. He’s always an audience favorite. He’ll be playing the piano and singing. We also have to stars of the upcoming “La Cage aux Folles,” Josh Rhett Noble and Doug Jabara. Noble has appeared in several StarStruck professional productions, including “Company,” and “Annie.” He’s flying in for this show. “I met Josh over 10 years ago,”

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Once you’re part of StarStruck, it’s a part of who you are. That’s why students feel it is their second home and why they want to come back.” The evening will begin at 7 p.m. with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Show time is 8 p.m., and there will be a meet-and-greet with the performers after the show. For Jones, while this is a celebration of StarStruck, it is also about the broader goal. “We want to raise the money to buy the building so that theater can stay here forever,” she said.

Josh Rhett Noble is one of the performers joining Peter Jones in ‘Broadway’s Best,’ a fundraising gala at StarStruck Theatre Jan. 16. The event will raise funds for the new nonprofit the Joneses have formed to purchase the theater, which is now rented. They hope to turn the space into an arts center that will remain in Stuart for years to come. are a very tight group of people. We work very hard. I put together people who are perfectionists and insanely passionate about theater. When you have that combination and a work ethic, in a theatrical setting, it’s magic.

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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.

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Karaoke at Charlie’s Bar and Grill, 7:30 p.m. 4695 S.W. Kanner Highway, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 288-4326. Reggae by the River, Conchy Joe’s Seafood, live music by Rainfall 4 to 8 p.m. 3945 N.E. Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach. For more information, call (772) 3341130.

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Friday, Jan. 9 David Goodman 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. Lil Lavon at Terra Fermata, 26 S.E. Sixth St., Stuart. 7 to 10:30 p.m. For more, call (772) 286-5252 or visit www.terrafermata.com. Sierra Band at Sailor’s Return, 8 to 11 p.m. 625 S.W. Anchorage Way, Stuart. For more, call (772) 872-7250. 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. Smoke-

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Tuesday Trivia Night 7 to 9 p.m. at Hurricane Grill & Wings, 2355 S.W. Martin Highway, Palm City. For more, call (772) 7814295.

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. Bobby and the Blisters at Sailor’s Return, 3 to 7 p.m. 625 S.W. Anchorage Way, Stuart. For more, call (772) 872-7250. Killbillies 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. Monday, Jan. 12 Patrick Channing at Sailor’s Return, 8 to 11 p.m. 625 S.W. Anchorage Way, Stuart. For more, call (772) 872-7250.

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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. 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. Tuesday, Jan. 13 Irish music with John Lang at Carson’s Tavern, 2883 S.E.

Trivia at Coffee Bar Blue Door, 8 to 11 p.m. 38 S.E. Osceola St., Stuart. For more, call (772) 2217707. Karaoke at Harpers. 3168 S.W. Martin Downs Blvd., Palm City. 7:30 to 10:30. For more, call (772) 223-9500. 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. Wednesday, Jan. 14 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. Chubby Bones at Sailor’s Return, 6 to 9 p.m. 625 S.W. Anchorage Way, Stuart. For more, call (772) 872-7250. Thursday, Jan. 15 Live music 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. Jammin’ Jensen from 6 to 9 p.m., weather permitting, at downtown Jensen Beach. There’s food, music and vendors. For more information, call (772) 3343444.

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high school seniors interested in continuing their art education at the college level. A 50/50 drawing will be your chance to share in the future of these talented local students as they further their education, and you might be a winner as well. The public is welcome to come and view the art recently created by members beginning on Feb. 6 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Cummings Library in Palm City, located at 2551 S.W. Matheson Ave. For library hours, call (772) 288-2551. For further information, contact PCAA President Betty Brain at pcaanewsletter@ gmail.com.

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WITH THIS COUPON. CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER

SE HABLA ESPANOL • SAME DAY SERVICE • SINCE 1998

(Most Fabrics) Save $3000

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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32 • JANUARY 9, 2015 • PALM CITY & TESORO • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS

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SELL OFF! 2006 CHEVY

2011 CHEVY

SILVERADO 1500 WT

TRAVERSE

STK#3P355A

STK#3T5104A, 8 PASSENGER

16,991

12,991

2011 DODGE

e Please Pardon Our Dust & Take Advantag Of Huge Construction Discounts! BRAND NEW 2014 CHEVY

SPARK LS

STK#1C4424

MALIBU LT

STK#3C4124

MSRP…$14,305

DISOUNTS & INCENTIVES

MSRP…$24,560

IMPALA LS

STK#3C409

DISOUNTS & INCENTIVES

1,809

DYER SALE PRICE

BRAND NEW 2014 CHEVY

DISOUNTS & INCENTIVES

5,297

12,496

DYER SALE PRICE

BRAND NEW 2014 CHEVY

MSRP…$28,240

4,331

19,263

DYER SALE PRICE

BRAND NEW 2014 CHEVY

23,909

TAHOE LT

STK#14157A, ONLY 36K MILES

STK#3P351, LOADED, GREAT YEAR ROUND!!!

23,991

2008 CHEVY

SILVERADO 3500 4X4

STK#3C5080A, ONLY 17K MILES

STK#3P342, LOADED, DUALLY, 28K MILES, CLEAN

30,991

BRAND NEW 2014 CHEVY

2013 CHEVY

$ STK#1T4407

DISOUNTS & INCENTIVES

STK#3T4251

DISOUNTS & INCENTIVES

5,345

DYER SALE PRICE

MSRP…$36,850

7,610

28,440

DYER SALE PRICE

29,240

29.86

12,991

STK#3P360, LEATHER, MOON, RARE RS PKG, VERY SHARP

17,992

DISOUNTS & INCENTIVES

5,840

DYER SALE PRICE

30,410

OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION INCLUDES OIL CHANGE TIRE ROTATION

STK#3P377, FULL POWER, AUTOMATIC & LOW MILES

2014 CHEVY

CRUZE 2LT

MSRP…$36,250

Our Service Department Is Now Open Saturdays 8:30am-2:30pm

33,992

FINANCING AVAILABLE

SONIC LT

MSRP…$33,785

2006 CHEVY

CORVETTE

CAMARO 2LT SILVERADO 1500 EQUINOX LTZ CREW CAB STK#3C456

28,992

2014 CHEVY

2013 CHEVY

CAPTIVA LTZ $

PLUS… 27 POINT INSPECTION FREE CAR WASH

STK#3P359, LEATHER & MOON

19,992

CAMARO $

STK#3P370, 16K MILES!

23,991

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.

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2014 GMC

SILVERADO 1500

STK#3P344, CREW CAB, DURABLE

27,991

ACADIA SLT

STK#3P354, FULLY LOADED, SUPER CLEAN

31,991

SE HABLA ESPAÑOL ASK FOR GEORGE PAPPALARDO

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DyerAuto.com PRICES PLUS TAX, TAG & DALER FEE

15990

BRAND NEW 2014 CHEVY

2011 CHEVY

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