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PALM CITY — County Commission candidate Ron Rose stopped by the last Palm City Chamber of Commerce Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 24. “(Property taxes) have gone up 28 percent in the last three years,” he told the audience. Rose wasn’t a scheduled speaker. Moderator Nikki Norton, chamber president, gave anyone running for office or advocating for or against ballot referendums a chance to speak. In a telephone interview after the meeting, Rose was unclear about his tax claim — if he was talking about overall property taxes in Martin County have risen 28 percent over the last few years when all taxing bod-
ies are counted together, or if he was talking about just the county’s portion on tax bills. Additionally, he was unclear about whether he meant total collections of dollars are up, or if he meant the tax rate was by almost 30 percent. Martin, like other counties, experienced a great drop in its taxable value from 2008 to 2012, and started recovering it in 2013. Rose told the audience that the main reason he’s running is because local politics have become intolerably divisive. “I want to change the conversation in Martin County,” he said. The Jensen Beach Chamber of Commerce executive director is aiming to unseat the District 2 County Commission incum-
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Ron Rose can primary voters gave Fielding 46.54 percent of the vote, 7,803 of 16,767 ballots cast. While a minority, nevertheless enough for Fielding to claim victory over
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close in recent years. “Those same doctors, those bottom-feeder doctors, will prescribe (marijuana),” Snyder said. Snyder said that it’ll be much more difficult for local and state governments to regulate medical-marijuana dispensaries than pain-management clinics. He said voting yes on medical marijuana could mean dispensaries everywhere, including Palm City. “This will be the only drug for which you will have a constitutional right,” Snyder said. In other business, Taryn Kryzda, county administrator, explained the county’s proposed 1-cent sales tax voters will decide in the general election. Additionally Suzanne Wentley, public education coordinator, explained what the Children’s Services Council of Martin County does. Voters will decide whether to continue the special independent taxing district that helps fund programs for families and children in November. The chamber will be busy next month preparing for Fall Fest & Car Show, Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lance Cpl. Justin Wilson Park, 2050 SW Mapp Road, so there won’t be a town hall. “Our next one is Nov. 19, 6 to 8 (p.m.),” Norton said in a previous interview. The chamber’s website is www. palmcitychamber.com. For more about the town hall meetings, follow the chamber’s Facebook page, or call (772) 286-8121.
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PALM CITY – The Equine Rescue & Adoption Foundation helps to rescue, rehabilitate and find homes for horses that have suffered from abuse or neglect. The organization moved into a new home in Palm City in April and has been looking for a few good friends to help make the new facility horse and people friendly. Fencing is job one. “Our No. 1 goal since moving in April 1 has been to replace all of the plastic fencing,” said Randy Kinder, the group’s president. “It’s an old style of plastic over metal and was meant to be electrified. We don’t think it’s horse or people friendly. We want to change it all to no-climb fencing. It has small holes, so horses can’t get their hooves stuck. The top will be wooden rails. It’s the gold standard for horses. Safety for the horses is No. 1.” It will take a lot of money to replace the fencing. The labor will be provided by Kevin Buxton, a Scout in Troop 888, who is making the task his Eagle Scout project.
Photo courtesy of Cherrie Buxton Kevin Buxton, who trains at Oak Haven Farm at Martin Downs Equestrian Center, rides his horse, Oliver. He is working towards his Eagle Scout badge and his project is to change the fencing at the Equine Rescue & Adoption Foundation to make it safer for the horses. Kevin, 17, is a student at South Fork High School. His interest in horses began with a merit badge
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for unneeded conservation easements to generate money from lands that they can’t developed for various reasons. He said the conservation easements don’t assure public access, so there’d be no benefit to anyone besides the landowners. “Those of us against the amendment are not opposed to conservation,” he said. What voters will see on the ballot is: “Funds the Land Acquisition Trust Fund to acquire, restore, improve, and manage conservation lands including wetlands and forests; fish and wildlife habitat; lands protecting water resources and drinking water sources, including the Everglades, and the water quality of rivers, lakes, and streams; beaches and shores; outdoor recreational lands; working farms and ranches; and historic or geologic sites, by dedicating 33 percent of net revenues from the existing excise tax on documents for 20 years.” What that means is if Florida voters approve Amendment 1, a third of the money raised by state real-estate transaction fees — documentary stamps or “doc stamps” — will be mandatorily reserved to the state’s Land Acquisition Trust Fund. Advocates for the amendment say that doc stamps were created in 1968 to fund conservation-land purchases, but the Florida Legislature later shunted the money to the general fund and used it for other purposes. In other words, the amendment, they say, is about restoring the original purpose of the real-estate transaction fees. Opponents, such as the Florida Chamber of Commerce, say that the Legislature needs to have flexibility with state revenues to respond to emergencies, such as the Great Recession and slow recovery the state was experiencing in 2009. Melzer doesn’t buy that argument. She thinks instead legislators are too inclined to use the doc stamps money for pork.
“To me there are too many pet projects, and I think that (Amendment 1) is a way of saying that we don’t go by a particular legislator’s pet projects,” she said. Cook said there’s no assurance that the doc stamp money won’t be a legislators’ pork barrel even with passage of Amendment 1. “We don’t know who the group is that’s going to be spending the money,” he said. “Here comes $400 million (a year) coming at you. You have to figure out what to do with $400 million coming at you. Can you imagine trying to spend that amount of money responsibly?” Statewide, the Florida Water and Land Legacy coalition is the most visible group backing the Amendment’s passage. It’s on the web at wwwvoteyeson1fl.org. Will Abberger, campaign manager, said Treasure Coast voters would benefit by passage with an ultimate reduction of Lake Okeechobee discharges. He said Amendment 1 could help acquire lands related to numerous state and federal projects aimed at restoring southern flows of water from the lake, so the Army Corps of Engineers doesn’t need to release it into the St. Lucie River. “Amendment 1 would be a dedicated, reliable source of funding for Everglades restoration,” he said. There’s no visible organized effort to defeat Amendment 1. Chuck Echenique, a staff writer at Woods ‘N Water Magazine, appears to be about the only member of the press who’s written columns against Amendment 1. He said with the Florida Legislature’s extension of Florida Forever, which acquires conservation and recreation lands, there’s really no need for Amendment 1. He said the amendment is a political power play. “This gives all the power to anti-hunters and the most radical of the green movement,” he said. The general election will be on Nov. 4. Early voting will be from Oct. 20 to Nov. 1.
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MARTIN COUNTY — Ruth Pietruszewski, Tax Collector for Martin County, has earned a special designation for excellence in the field of financial operations. A judging panel performed a detailed review of the Tax Collector’s financial records, practices and use of technology in considering Pietruszewski for the honor. “The Legacy Award is one of the highest achievements the Florida Tax Collector’s Association can award a local Tax Collector,” said Florida Tax Collectors, Inc. past-president Diane Nelson of Pinellas County. “The judging process was arduous and included a detailed review of the financial functions of the Tax Collector’s Office. I am very proud to say that Ms. Pietruszewski has earned the designation. She represents the very top echelon of elected officials.” Last year, Pietruszewski earned the Excellence in Financial Operations Award after demonstrating proficiency in four areas of expertise: Innovation & Automation; a Perfect Annual Audit Report; Customer Focus; and Budgeting. For the 2014 Legacy
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portscaster Warner Wolf made the catchphrase “Let’s go to the videotape” famous. That seems to be the mantra of the National Football League, which had to wait for two videos of Ray Rice assaulting his then-fiancée in an elevator to suspend him indefinitely. Before that suspension, Rice was suspended for two games and we endured the spectacle of the victim blaming herself. October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and it is a good time to have a national conversation about an epidemic that will affect one in three women. I want to add my own story to let people know that both women and men need to stand up and be counted about the need for stronger sanctions against anyone — male or female, famous or not — who uses violence in what used to be called “a family matter.” I had a wonderful marriage
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driver’s license because of past drunken driving offenses, but again, he had been honest about it and I told myself that we were two people trying to build new lives. He cooked, gardened and grew vegetables and quilted. The fact that I was paying for most things, including the vet bill when my cat developed an abscess and nearly died, was not lost on me. Still, I loved seeing spring again, going for long walks and seeing the Blue Ridge Mountains from the table where I continued to write. I was not completely clueless. As the screaming continued, I called a woman’s shelter and, eventually the police, for information. Statistics show that most women make efforts to leave before they finally do. He got a job and I told myself it would be better when he was working and earning his own money. I kept in
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trol and Prevention survey found that more than one out of every three women in the United States reported being raped, physically assaulted, stalked, or a combination of the three by an intimate partner in their lifetime. The threat and negative impact of domestic violence impacts our entire society, not just in terms of personal physical and mental well-being, but economically as well. Domestic violence costs us all more than $5.8 billion each year, $4.1 billion of which is for direct medical and mental health services. Additionally, victims lose close to eight million days of paid work as a result of domestic violence — this is equivalent to more than 32,000 full-time jobs and approximately 5.6 million days of household productivity. Abusers rely on a range of behaviors in order to gain power and control over their partners. One behavior in particular is the control of access to outside resources. Generally, women who flee from abusers do so in the midst of crisis. As an unfortunate result, many essential personal items are left behind, including documents necessary for creating a new life of independence. One’s Social Security card, photo identification card, and birth certificate are among the most important forms of identity
U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy necessary for job applications, bank interactions, and securing a home. Additionally, birth certificates are required to obtain both a driver’s license and a Social Security card. When survivors are forced to flee without these documents, the options afforded them are greatly limited. That is why I am introducing legislation that takes a pragmatic approach to help survivors of domestic violence at a crucial point in the process of freeing themselves from their abusers. The Documents for Continued Safety Act would make it easier for survivors and their families to get access to their own vital documents in their most critical
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Taking the best and putting up with the worst in generational management Boy, a week goes by fast at my age now! Sorry it has been a week plus three days before I could sit back down and finish my twopart blog! Generation X employees range from 31 to 46 years old and are the ones who mark the decline in birth rates after the Boomer generation. In the workforce, they are the more educated and more ethnically diverse, with 60 percent of them college graduates. They are more likely to be your technically savvy employees. They grew up at a time of corporate takeovers, downsizing, layoffs, etc., and as a result usually are loyal to self and rely on self to accomplish things. They are independent and were also brought up at a time of escalating divorce rates, so they have learned to look out for themselves. They work to live, not live to work and look for more balance in their lives. Try not to “box” in this age group within the workplace. Use
Bill Hughes their technical experience to help along those in the Traditionalist and Boomer groups. You will find that the Generation X crowd is eager to learn and does not do well at repetitive tasks. The easiest way to train them is through CD, webcasts and interactive computer training. They want work to be fun and would like the flexibility to set their own hours or at least have the flexibility to attend things during work hours and make up the time afterward.
They are usually managed best with a “hands-off” approach that gives them the information and allows them to learn it or fail at it instead of being dragged along the learning pathway. Communications to them are preferred electronically and meetings usually drive them nuts. Give them ways to have creative input into your organization and realize that although they may not be loyal solely to your place of employment, their loyalty to self and self-advancement will serve your goals well if their strengths are used. The Millennials or Generation Y are the 18–30 crowd. Whether it is correct or not, they have often been labeled as the toughest generation to manage. They, like the X-ers, are technically adept and share some of the self-centered traits of the X-ers. They usually were coddled by their parents and schools coming up, with teachers and parents assuring them that they were the best at everything and were praised more for their best efforts than their results. They were treated “pos-
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All Aboard Florida releases draft of environmental impact statement While All Aboard Florida is proposed to travel through Martin County, no stop is planned at this time. The Martin County Board of County Commissioners has expressed serious concerns about the impacts of the proposed service. The commission continues to determine the impacts of this project as more information becomes known and advocate for Martin County’s interests. The following documents and links have been provided to keep residents informed. In March 2012, Florida East Coast Industries, a private company, introduced a proposal for a high-speed passenger rail service known as “All Aboard Florida.” The project proposes “express” rail service between Miami and Orlando, with additional stations in Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. The service is proposed to operate on the Florida East Coast rail corridor from Miami to Cocoa and along SR 528 from Cocoa to the Or-
lando International Airport. The company proposes to operate hourly service from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m., with 16 daily trains in each direction, totaling 32 trains per day. Florida East Coast Industries indicates the service would operate at speeds up to 79 mph from Miami to West Palm Beach, up to 110 mph from West Palm Beach to Cocoa (including Martin County), and up to 125 mph from Cocoa to Orlando. Florida East Coast Industries has applied for a Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing loan, which is a financing source administered by the Federal Railroad Administration. The Federal Railroad Administration has released the draft “Environmental Impact Statement” to evaluate the potential impacts of constructing and operating the proposed All Aboard Florida project from Miami to Orlando. The Environmental Impact Statement will address project improvements to the existing Florida East Coast rail corridor from Miami to Cocoa, construction of
a new double-track from Cocoa to Orlando, station development, and improvements to bridges and grade crossings. The Federal Railroad Administration is the federal agency responsible for collecting and addressing comments from other federal, state, regional, and local agencies as well as the public. A copy of the Environmental Impact Statement is available for viewing at the Blake Library in Stuart. With the draft available, the Federal Railroad Administration has opened a 75-day public comment period. You may submit comments via email (AAF_comments@vhb.com) or by mail to: Mr. John Winkle Federal Railroad Administration 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE Room W38-311 Washington, DC 20590 All comments must be submitted by Dec. 3. Additionally, the Federal Railroad Administration announced four local meetings regarding the impact statement in West Palm Beach, Stuart, Vero
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Committee unanimously agreed to recommend that the county commission acting as the Community Redevelopment Agency adopt a Mapp Road Town Center Design that included divided service roads with on-street parking, landscaping, bicycle lanes and 8-foot sidewalks that allow water to seep right through. The CRA has about $1.3 for the work that it plans to do piecemeal, and is seeking grants as well. Rose points to work done in Rio, which is nestled by Sewall’s Point and Jensen Beach, as a good example of Community Development Agency urging restoration economy. Along with CRAs, Rose said he’s open to examine and propose
numerous ways to urge redevelopment and growth where development has already occurred. Additionally, Rose said if elected he’ll aim to use his position on the commission to project a friendly attitude to all. “I believe my performance in this job I have at the chamber of commerce, I’m a person who would build relationships and solve problems and not do things that ruin relationships,” he said. The general election will be on Nov. 4. Early voting will be from Oct. 20 to Nov. 1. Learn more about Rose at www. voteronrose.com, or by calling his campaign at (772) 600-5442.
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equipment. Guests will be treated to live music, dinner, an open bar, and a live and silent auction at the private residence of Paul and Lehr Filipe. Auction categories range from dining/entertainment and sports, to travel, beauty, home and garden, and goodies for the children. Tickets are $100 each. To purchase tickets, contact Coach Tom Power at fcfsoccerclub@gmail.com or call (772) 678-9610, or Lindsay Nickerson at (772) 631-9084. “Due to the wonderful support of the community, the FC Florida Soccer Club was able to enroll a
number of underprivileged children into the soccer program and help them attract the attention of college coaches helping them earn scholarships during the 2013-2014 season,” Power said. “Last year, 25 children were awarded scholarships due this program that may not otherwise have been able to afford to continue their education.” Playing soccer is a fun way to make friends, learn social skills and team building, stay fit, develop maturity and self-confidence, and a great opportunity to earn college scholarships. “We want to give all children the opportunity to achieve their dreams, regardless of their families finances by enrolling underprivileged children in this competitive soccer league and supporting them as they continue their education in college,” Power said. “The new scholarship program is just another way that the FC Florida
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business owners for contributions. His Scoutmaster, Matt Carothers, is a carpenter, and he’s going to help. For Kevin, this project is the last thing he has to do to become an Eagle Scout. He has completed a three-month personal fitness program, a personal money management badge and done volunteer work. He must finish this project before he turns 18 on Oct. 29. When he completes the work, he will turn in the paperwork and a board of review will decide if he has met the standards for becoming an Eagle Scout. Kevin hopes to upgrade the fencing on two of the paddocks for his project, but as funds are raised, he hopes eventually to replace all the fencing. For Kinder, Kevin’s project is a wonderful opportunity for her organization and, most importantly,
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ulates learning through different senses. Sign language is a blessing for children that are visual, spatial, or tactile learners. There are no spaces available at press time. The library is at 2351 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart. For more, call Corina Bennett at (772) 2211407. Owls: Winged Warriors of the Sky will be 11 a.m. to noon at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library. Hobe Sound Nature Center will be on hand to explore the world of the owl with special emphasis on their adaptations for survival. A live animal will be present for this program. The library is at 2551 Matheson Ave., Palm City. For more, call Susan Hellenschmidt at (772) 288-2551. Sunday, Oct. 5 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. Blessing of the Animals starts at 11 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 21 S.E. Central Parkway, Stuart. For more, call (772) 223-5020, or visit www. tcuuc.com.
Monday, Oct. 6 Family Place at the Robert Morgade Library will be 10 to 11:15 a.m. This 5-week program encourages parents and caregivers to play with their children in a fun, educational setting. A local resource professional is available at each session to discuss parenting topics. After an hour of free play there’ll be a short circle time that’ll include singing children’s favorite songs. Ages infant to 5. Registration required. Online registration requires an email address. The library is at 5851 S.E. Community Drive, Stuart. The phone is (772) 463-3245. For more, call Lisa Holland at (772) 221-1407, or email lisaholl@marting.fl.us. Story Time for the 0- to 12-month-olds will be at the Blake Library from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. The library is at 2351 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart. For more, call Children’s World at (772) 2211407. Tools to Quit Class will start at noon at the Veterans Benefit Services, 435 S.E. Flagler Ave., Stuart. The smoking-cessation program is for those 18 and older. To register, visit www.ahectobacco.com, or call (877) 819-2357. Homework Helpers will be on hand at Blake Library from 3 to 5
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CALENDAR from page 17 from Mexico centers on a young woman who discovers that her cooking has magical effects. The movie will start at 3 p.m. The library is at 5851 S.E. Community Drive, Stuart. For more, call Ann Schreffler at (772) 463-2884. Spaghetti Dinner to benefit the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer program of Martin County. The dinner will be Monday and Tuesday 6 to 9 p.m. at. Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 2700 S.E. Federal Highway, Stuart. Tickets are $12-$20. For more, call (772) 2017939, or email roe595@aol.com. Free Mandarin Chinese classes at North Stuart Baptist Church, 1950 N.W. Federal Hwy, Stuart, in room 208, The classes started on Sept. 3 and are 6 to 7:30 p.m. To register, email nelsonmerchancely1@gmail.com and buy the “New Practical Chinese Reader,” which is available at www.amazon.com. Hispanics in Action, Inc. will also be offering free English, Spanish, French and Italian classes. For more, call (772) 924-1002 or visit www. hispanicsinaction.org. Stuart Community Concert Band rehearsal will be 7 to 9 p.m. at Stuart Middle School, 575 S.E. Georgia Ave, Stuart. Members are volunteers of all ages who get together to share their talent and enthusiasm for music. Backgrounds include professional musicians to those who haven’t picked up their instruments for years before joining the band. The band performs for many holiday and community celebrations. Rehearsals are on Monday evenings weekly. New members are always welcome. For more, contact director Christopher Kalwa at (772) 219-1685, ext. 225, or visit www. stuartcommunityconcertband. org/#!.
YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • PALM CITY & TESORO • OCTOBER 03, 2014 • 21 Robert Morgade Library Book Club will be 1 to 2 p.m. The club will discuss “First Tycoon: Cornelius Vanderbilt” by T.J. Styles. Marilyn Damato, is the facilitator. For more, call Ann Schreffler at (772) 463-3245.
to gather about 4:30 p.m. for the weekly show (weather permitting) that runs until 8:30 p.m. The show also draws several hundred spectators and is the longest running car show on the Treasure Coast.
Volunteer meeting at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library, 2 to 3 p.m. Attendance to this meeting is limited to registered library volunteers only. If you would like to become a library volunteer, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Terry Dick, at 219-4906 or email tdick@martin.fl.us.
Democratic Fall Classic Party with Congressman Patrick Murphy will be 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Best Western Hotel, 1209 S.E. Federal Highway, Stuart. Tickets are $10. For more, call (772) 3248750, or email lcunha2@comcast. net.
Going Wireless will be at Blake Library starting at 2 p.m. Learn how to use public Wi-Fi hotspots and how to keep yours safe. Classes are for Martin County Library card holders. There are three spaces available. The library is at 2351 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart. For more, call (772) 288-5702.
Story Time for the 2- to 5-year-olds will be at the Blake Library from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. The library is at 2351 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart. For more, call Children’s World at (772) 2211407.
Story Time for the 3- to 5-year-olds will be at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library from 3 to 4 p.m. The library is at 2551 Matheson Ave., Palm City. The phone is (772) 288-5702. Treasure Coast Tuesday night car show at 2930 Federal Highway, behind the Stuart Chickfil-A. More than 100 antique and collector car enthusiasts begin
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Meet the Computer will be at Blake Library from 2 to 4 p.m. Learn about computer basics. Classes are for Martin County Library System card holders. There are two spaces available Register by calling (772) 288-5702. The library is at 2351 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart. 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. LEGO Club meets at the Robert Morgade Library from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. LEGO fans 4 and older are welcomed to create with the library’s collection, or take their own. Pictures of the creations are posted on the library’s online gallery. The library is at 5851 S.E. Community Drive, Stuart. The phone is (772) 463-3245. 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. www.edwardjones.com
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Story Time for the 12- to 36-month-olds will be at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library from 10:30 to 11 a.m. The library is at 2551 Matheson Ave., Palm City. The phone is (772) 288-5702. Story Time for the 12- to 24-month-olds will be at the Blake Library from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. a.m. The library is at 2351 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart. The phone number is (772) 288-5702. 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) 2885702. Getting Acquainted With The Computer will be 2 to 4 p.m. at Blake Library. Learn the mouse, keyboard and Windows basics. Registration required. There are eight spaces. The library is at 2351 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart. The phone number is (772) 2885702. 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. Homework Helpers will be at Robert Morgade Library from 6 to 8 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 5851 S.E. Community Drive, Stuart. Call Patti May at (772) 221-1431.
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CALENDAR from page 23 Ave., Stuart, will be 6 to 9 p.m. Choose from many karaoke songs including top 40, oldies, classic rock, Broadway to country. Perform in front of a video projection screen so the audience can see and sing along. Take part in singing, dancing or cheering for performers, while enjoying drink specials from the full bar. There will be prizes. For more, call (772) 286-7827. Jammin’ Jensen is every Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m., weather permitting, at downtown Jensen Beach. There’s food, music and vendors. For more information, call (772) 334-3444. Thursday Morning Social will be at Indian River State College’s Chastain Campus, 2400 S.E. Salerno Road, from 8 to 9 a.m. The Palm City Chamber of Commerce event is free. For more or to make reservation, call the chamber at (772) 286-8121, or visit www.palmcitychamber.com Children’s Services Council of Martin County reauthorization vote forum sponsored by the Martin County Taxpayers Association will be 5:30 to 6:30 at Blake Library, 2351 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart. For more, call the association at (772) 288-0474. Friday, Oct. 10 Free Golf Clinic at the Martin County Golf & Country Club from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Instruction by Rick Hengstenberg, P.G.A. professional. Clubs provided. The club is at 2000 S.E. St. Lucie Blvd., Stuart. For more, call (772) 2873747. Family Place at the Blacke Library, will be 10 to 11:15 a.m. This 5-week program encourages parents and caregivers to play with their children in a fun, educational setting. A local resource professional is available at each session to discuss parenting topics. After an hour of free play there’ll be a short circle time that’ll include singing children’s favorite songs. Ages infant to 5. Registration required. Online registration requires an email address. The library is at 2351 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart. For more, call Lisa Holland at (772) 2211407, or email lisaholl@marting. fl.us. Music and Motion will be at the Robert Morgade Library starting at 10:30 to 11 a.m. musical program gives young children fun exercise for motor development. The library is at 5851 S.E. Community Drive, Stuart. The phone is (772) 463-3245.
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The Senior Wii Bowling League will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library, 2551 S.W. Matheson Ave, Palm City. Cummings’ number is (772) 288-2551. Jane Miller Presents Two Nature Spots from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at Blake Library, 2351 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart. “Fortress of the Bears,” the first one-hour film takes viewers to Admiralty Island in Southeast Alaska that supports the largest concentration of brown bears anywhere in the world. When the salmon return each year to spawn, the bears feast, but this year there is a change in the weather and the salmon fail to arrive for the first time in history. “Saving Otter 501,” the second film, is the story of a stranded newborn baby otter found on the beach. Through her rehabilitation at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California, the film follows Otter 501 as she learns to dive, hunt, eat and fend for herself to eventually survive in the wild. For more, call Susan Opasik at (772) 221-1403. Logo Design at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library from 4 to 6 p.m. This class covers designing logos. The library is at 2551 Matheson Ave., Palm City. The phone is (772) 288-2551. Movie Night at the Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast, 1707 N.E. Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach. Drop off children ages 4 to 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. for a movie, pizza, drinks, popcorn and chance to explore the museum. Members are $10 and non-members are $12. Space is limited. Call the museum at (772) 225-7575 to register. More at www.childrensmuseumtc.org. Children’s Movie at the Peter & Julie Cummings library, 6 to 7:30 p.m. “Astro Boy.” A young robot with incredible powers, super strength, and the purest spirit on the planet discovers the joys of being human while embarking on a worldwide journey to discover his true potential. PG, 2009, 1 hour and 40 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. “One Thousand White Women,” by Jim Fergus. Pat Kalinowski is the facilitator. The library is at 5851 S.E. Community Drive, Stuart. The phone is (772) 463-3245. Big Band music, snacks, prizes at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post at 2464 Veterans Ave., Stuart, from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Public welcome. Cost $5. For more, call (772) 220-0144.
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STUART – You still have this weekend to “Put it on the Line” to raise money for Friends in Pink, the local organization that helps underinsured and uninsured women pay for diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Mimi McCallum’s studio in Harbour Bay Plaza is accepting decorated bras of all kinds until Oct. 6. The creations will be auctioned off Oct. 22 and all money raised will go to Friends in Pink. “The important part is that the bra should be in the spirit of the organization,” McCallum said. “It should be tasteful and meaningful, but it can also be outrageous, funky and fun. They can decorate it, embellish it, and Photo courtesy of Mimi McCallum paint it. They can have a theme, The Elliott Museum held a ‘bra decorating party’ Sept. 22 in preparation for “Put inspirational messages and it on the Line,” a fundraising event and silent auction to raise money for Friends thoughts. It can be about the in Pink, an organization that helps women pay for breast cancer treatment. The beach or animals or anything. decorated bras will be on display Oct. 6-22 at Mimi McCallum’s Harbour Bay PlaIt doesn’t have to remain in the za studio and the public can bid on them during that time. The final auction and shape of a bra. The shape can reception will be held Oct. 22. be changed so that it looks like a bird or made into a purse. The bra back, they’ll have to buy it from Oct. 6-22, and there will only limit is the imagination. back.” be bidding sheets for each one. They can go anywhere with it.” McCallum is excited about A reception will be held at the Those wishing to contribute displaying the work. studio Oct. 22 from 5-8 p.m. decorated bras can fill out a “I wanted a tree to hang “Every penny goes to Friends registration from, found on them on, but finding one was in Pink,” McCallum said. “EvOctober 3rd Weekend: McCallum’s website. There is a impossible and I couldn’t get ery bra is a donation. What$10 fee, which goes entirely to Fri, David Goodman (Legendary Singer/Songwriter) ever doesn’t get bid on belongs Friends in Pink. The bras will beSat, Jason Calanno See BRAS page 30 to them. If people want their on display at McCallum’s study
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After hearing about this event, I was inspired. I am not a visual artist, but I suddenly found myself at the store, buying a bra large enough to hold the sequins, ribbons, glitter stars, fabric glue and other strange items that had found their way into my cart. I had an idea for a bra called “Support our Troops,” which could be interpreted several ways. Within an hour, my bedroom had red, white and blue everything draped all over the bra as I tried to decide the best placement. I tentatively glued a few red, white and blue ribbons across the top and then, emboldened, started gluing glitter stars. I was having a ball. I am a 14 ½ year breast cancer survivor and I want to give thanks for the excellent medical care I had. I hope this event will help others get the quality of care every woman deserves.
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Tuesdays R4 Teachers at Vine & Barley Palm City, 2951 S.W. High Meadows Ave. Teachers get 15 percent off their tabs. For more, call (772) 781-1717, or visit www.vineandbarleypalmcity.com. Karaoke at Crush Wine Bar, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. 100 S. Dixie Highway, Downtown Stuart. Locals get half off drinks. For more information, call (772) 6005836.
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Wednesdays
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.
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Thursdays
Live music at La Borgata Ristorante & Pizzaria from 6 to 9 p.m. 3227 S.W. Mapp Road, Palm City. For more, call (772) 2882121. Texas Holdem from 7 to 9 p.m. at Vine & Barley Palm City, 2951 S.W. High Meadows Ave. No buyin. Win gift certificates and bar tabs. For more, call (772) 7811717, or visit www.vineandbarleypalmcity.com. Reggae by the River, Conchy Joe’s Seafood, live music by Rainfall 7 to 10 p.m. 3945 N.E. Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach. For more information, call (772) 3341130.
Prix-fixe 7 Courses & Wine $75.00 per person Seating is limited! Get Reservations soon! Call 772-781-5153 or 772-781-1133 or email diamondsbyterry@aol.com visit our web www.diamondtearoom.com Make sure you book early to avoid disappointment!!! Saturday Oct 25, 2014 at 6pm at 3868 SE Dixie highway Stuart A portion of this event will benefit House of Hope
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City. For more, call (772) 2882121. Live music on the patio at Fresh Catch Seafood Grill, 1411 S.E. Indian Street, Stuart. Starts at 6 p.m. For more, call (772) 2866711, or visit www.freshcatchstuart.com. 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 information call (772) 225-2695 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. 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.
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Live music at La Borgata Ristorante & Pizzaria from 6 to 9 p.m. 3227 S.W. Mapp Road, Palm City. For more, call (772) 2882121. Live music on the patio at Fresh Catch Seafood Grill, 1411 S.E. Indian Street, Stuart. Starts at 6 p.m. For more, call (772) 2866711, or visit www.freshcatchstuart.com.
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CLUBBIN’ from page 28 Slammin Jammin Saturdays, Live Music at Vine & Barley Palm City, 2951 S.W. High Meadows Ave. 8 to 11 p.m. Beer and wine specials after 8 p.m. Two-forone specials on select drafts. For more, call (772) 781-1717, or visit www.vineandbarleypalmcity.com. 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
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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, Oct. 3 GinoSings at La Borgata Ristorante & Pizzaria from 6 to 9 p.m. 3227 S.W. Mapp Road, Palm City. For more, call (772) 288-2121. David Goodman at Fresh Catch Seafood Grill, 1411 S.E. Indian Street, Stuart. Starts at 6 p.m. For more, call (772) 286-6711, or visit www.freshcatchstuart.com. Karaoke with Sheila at Amvets, 7 to 10 p.m., 10450 S.E. Dixie Highway, Hobe Sound. For more, call (772) 546-6004.
Sierra Band at Sailor’s Return, 8 to 11 p.m. 625 S.W. Anchorage Way, Stuart. For more, call (772) 872-7250. Saturday, Oct. 4 GinoSings at La Borgata Ristorante & Pizzaria from 6 to 9 p.m. 3227 S.W. Mapp Road, Palm City. For more, call (772) 288-2121. 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.
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one through the studio doors,” she said. “A friend suggested a clothes line. I’m going to have fun setting it up.” McCallum has chosen Wednesday, Oct. 22, for the reception because it is “Local Night” at Harbour Bay Plaza. She and other organizers are trying to get some of the stores and restaurants to remain open so that it will be a special night at the plaza. McCallum was an art teacher for many years, but when she entered Florida International University to get a master’s degree, she began painting for herself again. “My studio classes got me painting again,” she said. “It led to a second life. I retired in 2000 and started showing (my work) in 2002. We moved to Stuart in 2003. I’ve been in this studio,
www.YourVoiceWeekly.com Wednesday, Oct. 8 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. Cubby Bones at Sailor’s Return, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. 625 S.W. Anchorage Way, Stuart. For more, call (772) 872-7250. The Wednesday Open Jazz Jam with the Maurice Frank Trio, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Refuge Speakeasy, 2196 S.E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart. For more, call (772) 210-6959. Nicholas Caputo French Café Music at Coffee Bar Blue Door, 7 to 9 p.m. 38 S.E. Osceola St., Stuart. For more, call (772) 2217707. Karaoke and Dancing with Permanent Affair. Stuart-Jensen Elks Lodge, 1001 S. Kanner Highway, Stuart. 7 to 10 p.m. For more, call (772) 287-0277. Thursday, Oct. 9 Harold Seay at La Borgata Ristorante & Pizzaria from 6 to 9 p.m. 3227 S.W. Mapp Road, Palm City. For more, call (772) 2882121. Howl At The Moon local writers jam at Stuart Coffee Company, 55 S.W. Flagler Ave., Stuart. 7 to 9 p.m. For more, call (772) 6008243.
in Harbor Bay Plaza a year and I love it. It’s the most wonderful spot.” McCallum works in oils and has a number of favorite themes, including tropical scenes and beaches, animals and pet portraits. She also accepts commissions. Visitors are welcome to her studio, which is also a gallery. She noted that music is usually playing and there are often beverages for guests. For more information about “Put it on the Line,” visit Mimi McCallum’s website, www.mimimccallum.com. Rules and a registration form are available there. Mimi McCallum’s studio is located at 3748 S.E. Ocean Blvd., in Harbour Bay Plaza. For more information, call (772) 334-3492. For more information about Friends in Pink, visit the website www.friendsinpink.net.
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MARTIN COUNTY — Molly’s Gallery first exhibit of the season will be held in October. The gallery, located at Molly’s House, 430 S.E. Osceola St., will feature students and teachers from the Visionary School of the Arts for the month. The Gallery will be filled with beautiful artwork and plenty of champagne bubbles during the gallery opening on Thursday, Oct. 2, from 5:30–7 p.m. Admission to the reception is $5 donation per person or an item from the Molly’s House wish list. Proceeds from the gallery support our Art and Healing Program and our Adopt a Family program. Visionary School of Arts students have won over 70 awards locally, nationally and internationally over the last three years.
The school is raising and launching artists ages 4 and up, while offering internship, scholarship and student teaching programs. Visionary School of Arts will be showcasing “Explosive New Experimental Yupo Watercolors” with acrylics on canvas. The exhibit will showcase paintings by founder and director of Visionary School of the Arts, Lynne Barletta, teachers Alicia Pozluszny and Tracee Virginia. Interns who will be painting in the Serenity Garden during the event include Emily Royo, age 17, Danielle Keller, age 16, Madysin Derita, age 14, Ty Campbell, age 12, and Chris Carnes, age 10. Molly’s Gallery sponsors for October include Aycock Funeral Home, Berkshire Hathaway-Gados Team, Elizabeth M. Herold, Decorating Den Interiors, Images in Paradise, J. McLaughlin, Less-
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October 3, 2014
6th Annual Health & Wellness Show A Great Success!
The Stuart/Martin County Chamber aligned with The Grace Place on September 19th to produce its 6th Annual Health & Wellness Show. Yes, a new location! The show kicked off with a delicious breakfast for Chamber members from 7:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. in the Café, sponsored by Cuisine 256.
The lobby was filled with a variety of exhibitors; Publix Pharmacies administered flu shots, Treasure
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HealthSouth’s Dr. Stephen Chastain informed listeners of what inpatient care is all about, in hopes of relieving pre-surgery anxiety. Unity Recovery Group did a phenomenal job sharing a subject some find dif-
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The new venue, The Grace Place Connection Center, offered a number of advantages; most of which was space and gracious hosts. This year’s show had close to 70 vendors and an auditorium with enough space to give massages, conduct stretch procedures and golf exercises, just to mention a few. Thank you to this year’s Platinum sponsors: The Grace Place, Treasure Coast Ur-
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Networking Breakfasts Tuesday, October 7th 7:45 AM Hosted & Sponsored by AAA Auto Club 1610 S.E. Federal Hwy., Stuart Tuesday, October 14th 7:45 AM Hosted & Sponsored by B Nails Spa 2226 S.E. Federal Hwy., Stuart
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Tuesday, October 21st 7:45 AM Hosted & Sponsored by United Way of Martin County 10 Central Parkway, Suite 101 Stuart
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Business After Hours Wednesday, October 15th 5:30 - 7:30 PM Hosted & Sponsored by The Arts Council of Martin County 80 E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart
New Member Reception Thursday, October 23rd 7:45 AM Sponsored by JRC Consulting Group & Cruisine 256 Chamber Conference Room 1650 S. Kanner Hwy., Stuart
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