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Adoption story a tale of hope Back to By Shelley Koppel Staff writer
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PALM CITY – After several years of marriage, Terri Kellogg and her husband decided to adopt a child. “We were open to special needs children and wanted an older child,” she said. “We worked with the state and got attached to two that we visited with, but they chose another family for them.” This was a difficult time and Ms. Kellogg began to change. “During that time, God was changing my heart,” she said. “We were not going to work with the state, but with a Christian adoption agency. The day I called, I was told about a premature baby girl.” For Ms. Kellogg, this was a challenging decision. “I never wanted a baby, but I wanted to be a mother,” she said. “I was drawn to the story. The birth mother had an abortion at 10 weeks. She thought it was successful, but at five months, she felt movement. She delivered at 32 weeks and decided to put the child up for adoption.” The child had a large injury to
Terri Kellogg of Palm City guides her daughter Hope as she autographs copies of her book ‘In That Secret Place: An Abortion Survivor’s Story.’
November bridge update Veterans Memorial Bridge reaches 60 percent point of completion By Patrick Bernadeau Staff writer PALM CITY -- As the countdown creeps closer to the summer of 2013, Martin County continues to take the steps towards completion on the Veterans
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Four Palm City companies are ‘Best Places to Work’ By Patrick Bernadeau Staff writer As part of a national program designed to recognize the efforts of local businesses and organizations setting a high standard within the workplace, the Human Resource Management Association of Martin County has honored four Palm City companies by naming them among the “Best Places to
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New theater company has youthful vision By Shelley Koppel Staff writer STUART – Theatrical producers wear many hats. They have to select plays, oversee casting decisions, raise and manage the money, garner publicity and troubleshoot. Actors get sick, costumes don’t arrive on time, ticket sales are weak and everyone is tired. It’s a hard job, requiring equal portions of tact, finesse and hard-headed business sense. Meet Jake Sanders, founder of the new theater company, Curtain Call Productions. The organization is presenting its first season of plays at the Frances Langford Theatre at the Kane Center. Mr. Sanders not only produces the plays, he directs and performs in several of them. He’s also 19 years old. Mr. Sanders is a graduate of Port St. Lucie High School and attends Indian River State College, studying musical theater. He works as general operations manager at the Pineapple Playhouse, and now runs his own theater company. Mr. Sanders has chosen an unusual line-up for his first season. It includes the Florida premiere of Adam Gwon’s musical, “Ordinary Days;” the musical “A New Brain” by William Finn, with Broadway veteran Anna McNeely; “Next to Normal,” the Tony and Pulitzer-prizewinning musical; and “Pippin,” the popular Broadway musical by Stephen Schwartz. The presence of so many musicals does not mean light fare. “I’m firm in the belief that musical doesn’t mean light,” Mr. Sanders said. “One of the most powerful uses of art is to explore tragedy and how people deal with it.” “Ordinary Days will run from Jan. 25-Feb. 3. “The show played off-Broadway and people loved it and packed the house,” Mr. Sanders said. “There are six distinct characters and it’s rare to see six you identify with so much. I never listened to a show and laughed with every character and cried with some.” The story centers on Deb, a graduate student who loses the notes for her thesis, and Warren, the aspiring artist and cat sitter who finds the notes. “She’s striving for greatness, but whatever she achieves, she doesn’t want to be there,” Mr. Sanders said. “She has a giant vision of what she wants to be but doesn’t know how to get there. At the other end of the spectrum is
Warren, who has no plan or place he wants to be.” An extra bit of excitement will be the presence of the composer, Adam Gwon, at the premiere. Mr. Gwon will also teach a master class. “Next to Normal,” which will run from April 19-28, is another musical with meaning. “It’s daring and intelligent musical theater that will not just make you laugh,” Mr. Sander said. “It will make you think, cry, laugh and leave feeling emotionally fulfilled. Theater has an obligation to make you think and explore every possibility.” Mr. Sanders believes that Stuart is ready for this kind of theater. “Stuart is really clamoring for a different kind of theater that we haven’t been able to see,” he said. “It made me sad when Shiloh (Theatrical Productions) went into the ground,” he said. “They did a great job. When you see pictures of the first show, you can see the heart. This town has been missing it. “People don’t want to step out of the box of the classics. I love them. I’ve seen them six times and done them five. I think it’s time for something else and I believe there will be an audience.” Mr. Sanders said he had his epiphany at a production of “The Music Man.” “It hit me and I thought how many times I’d seen it or done it,” he said. “I heard a 90-year-old woman behind me say, ‘If I see it one more time …’ Everyone is ready for new musical theater. Productions will be held at the new Frances Langford Theatre at the Kane Center. The space seats 400. “I was amazed at the beautiful theater,” Mr. Sanders said. “It has state-of-the –art lighting and sound. I was really impressed and knew this was the place for me to be.” Mr. Sanders knows that he has accomplished a great deal, but he is grateful for the help he has received. “I’m really lucky to be in this place at this time,” he said. “There are so many talented people behind me. I’m just in the right place at the right time.” Curtain Call Productions performs at the Frances Langford Theatre at the Kane Center, 900 S.E. Salerno Road, Stuart. Tickets are $25 and $20 for students. For more information, call (772) 971-6367 or visit the website, www.curtaincallfl.com. Corporate sponsorship packages are available.
Jake Sanders is the founder of Curtain Call Productions. The new organization is presenting its first season of live, theatrical performances at the Frances Langford Theatre at the Kane Center in Stuart.
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ADOPTION from page 1 the top of her head and her skull and scalp were cut by surgical instruments. She was on a breathing machine and it was determined that she would have some brain damage because of a lack of oxygen for some time. “At one month, the birth mother signed over the rights on the day I called,” Ms. Kellogg said. “I was the first person told about her. I was told that she’d probably have cerebral palsy, would have a large scar on her head and need later head surgery.” Ms. Kellogg shared the information with her husband, who had doubts about the adoption. “God showed us this was the child he’d picked for us,” she said. “We went on a cruise and prayed that God could show us.” Among the families that sat with them was one with a Down syndrome child, one with a child with cerebral palsy and one who knew someone adopting a child with special needs. “That showed me that this was the child God had for me,” Ms. Kellogg said. “My husband decided it was the way it was supposed to be. It was a big decision.” The couple brought the baby home when she was 3 months old. She weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces. God named her ‘Hope,’” Ms. Kellogg said. “She fit that name.” From the beginning, Hope was in an out of medical offices and therapy. “It was evident that she would be stiff from cerebral palsy,” Ms. Kellogg said. “She could only use one arm. She was very lively and happy and smiled. We speak at the high school every year during Disability Awareness Week. The kids love her. She can have a class dancing.” Negotiating the system, including schools
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and medical resources, was a challenge. Ms. Kellogg said that her faith let her know they could get through it, while her husband was more practical. Together, there was a necessary balance to get Hope what she needed. Today, Hope is 21. She still attends school, which she can do until she turns 22. She uses a wheelchair because walking was just too difficult. She will soon begin a job at the YMCA, doing filing. Last year, she worked as a greeter at TJ Maxx, a job her mother said she loved because she is outgoing and friendly. “She’s very social, Ms. Kellogg said. People get very attracted to her. She makes people feel special. There are limits, but God always finds a place for her.” Ms. Kellogg and Hope have written a book, “In that Secret Place,” about the journey they have taken. “I started writing about 15 years ago,” Ms. Kellogg said. “I didn’t want to be a writer, but God placed it on my heart. It changed over the years. It evolved from a book about helping parents raise a handicapped kid to be more about God’s perfect timing, trusting in him, that he knows best. I didn’t want a baby, but God gave me a baby. He wants to give us the desires of out heart.” It is also about forgiveness. Hope’s birth mother visited her every day in the hospital after her birth and the book is dedicated to her. They are in touch with her and consider her part of the family. Ms. Kellogg, who is an emergency room nurse at Martin Memorial South Hospital, was eventually divorced from her first husband. She has since remarried and her new husband loves her daughter. Much of the book is about love, especially from God. “It’s about God’s love and purpose, no matter what,” Ms. Kellogg said. “Every life has pur-
pose. He made so many handicapped people who couldn’t do anything but they changed other people’s lives by unconditional love. God used them greatly.” For people who are considering adoption of a special needs child, Ms. Kellogg offers support. “I wouldn’t discourage them,” she said. “It’s the most rewarding experience. She’s been such a tremendous blessing to every member of my family. It’s an honor to be her mother.” “In That Secret Place” by Terri Kellogg and Hope Hoffman, published by Xulon Press, is available at www.amazon.com/That-SecretPlace.
Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer Hope Hoffman, 21, crossed the stage of Martin County High School during graduation ceremonies in June of 2010. Hope is a survivor of an abortion as well as an adoptee to Terri Kellogg of Palm City. Terri and Hope recently wrote a book ‘In That Secret Place: An Abortion Survivor’s Story.’
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BRIDGE from page 1 Memorial Bridge. In the month of November, plans include driving production piles on the east approach, continued work on roadway construction along Mapp Road and CR 714 with construction of the median curb, the installation of signal conduit for signals at Mapp Road and Kanner Highway intersections, the installation of conduit and foundations for lighting and conduit for bridge lighting. The Veterans Memorial Bridge, located in Old Palm City and originally known as the Indian Street Bridge before being renamed in 2011 during the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 is nearly two-thirds complete, according to project administrator George Denti said. “We’re probably 60 percent complete with the project,” Denti said. “We’ve gone beyond the foundation. We’re working on super-structure on the top side and some of the roadway details.” “We’re out of the dirt, we’re out of the ground and keep inching closer.” Denti said the project is estimated by to 65 million and not much more. “Overruns will be less than 1 percent,” Denti added. “I think’s a pretty safe bet.” The bridge will be financed by the Federal Highway Administra-
Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer The Indian Street Bridge will be making a second connection from Stuart to Palm City between Indian Street and 36th Street. The project is scheduled to be completed by the summer of 2013. tion and the Florida Department of Transportation. Martin County will own, operate, and maintain the bridge. The project contracted in 2009, connecting the city of Stuart to Palm City, will provide drivers an
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ERLANGER from page 1 choose to start a newspaper at a time when reports of the death of print are rampant. First and foremost, I am a newspaper man. I believe in print and the bond that it can form with both readers and advertisers. I have been in the newspaper business for nearly 3 decades. My family and I have traveled the country either starting or fixing newspapers. A lot of this time has been spent right here on the Treasure Coast. Our first venture here locally was back in 1996 when we came up to start a weekly newspaper, the Forum. Soon after I left the Forum, along with several of my co-workers, to take on another fix-it project, the Tribune Company closed the group of papers here on the Treasure Coast. Then back in 2002, I was called on by a local businessman to start a group of newspapers we called Hometown News. My
team took HTN to the top of the community newspaper world. Over the past decade, HTN was the most honored newspaper in the country by both national and regional community newspaper associations. Over the past few years, things changed at HTN. The guy that I thought was my partner decided he wanted to run the show and that there wasn’t enough room there for both of us. This past May we parted ways. But ... I’m a newspaper man. I love the Treasure Coast and Florida. We didn’t want to move. We looked for a need and we found it. Two great communities looking for their own identity. Two great communities filled with newspaper readers. Two great communities with plenty to share and in need of a vehicle to share it in. Introducing St. Lucie West/ Tradition and Palm City/Tesoro Your Voice News & Views! Two hyper-local community newspapers covering only the news and
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But ... I’m a newspaper man. I love the Treasure Coast and Florida. We didn’t want to move. We looked for a need and we found it. Two great communities looking for their own identity. Two great communities filled with newspaper readers. Two great communities with plenty to share and in need of a vehicle to share it in. information important, or of impact, to each of these individual communities. Fortunately for me, and you, we have some of the most experienced, respected and loved newspaper people in the country, let alone on the Treasure Coast, working together to make sure we provide you with the best newspaper possible. Tammy Raits is our managing editor. Tammy has helped me start every paper I have started in this community. She understands what readers are looking for and her journalistic integrity is unquestionable. She will be accessible to our readers and to our local officials. Phil Galdys is our VP/Director of Operations. Phil has also been there for me, and with me, for every venture on the Treasure Coast. He is as good as it gets in this department. Mitch Kloorfain, chief photographer. I know that is really all that needs to be said, but allow me to go on. Mitch joined us in our last venture about two years into it. A publisher could not ask for a better ambassador. He is without a doubt the most appreciated, loved and respected photographer on the Treasure Coast. He also takes many great and award-winning photos. Our entire staff is a top quality newspaper team. Staff writers Nichole Rodriguez, Patrick Bernadeau and Shelley Koppel are longtime locals excited to be delivering the local news you are looking for. Graphic designer David Mercier has been creating beautiful, attention-getting, traffic-generating ads for local and national businesses for a couple of decades. Our office staff of Donna Marinak and Erika King I’m sure are familiar to many of you and will be there to take care of all your customer service and accounting needs. And finally, our advertising consultants, Walter Franklin and Debbie Denning, both longtime local professionals, will do everything they can to exceed the business owners’ expectations in helping with the marketing needs of our clients. Now I would like to say that all you have to do is sit back and enjoy your new community newspaper, but we do need
your help. To make sure we are doing everything we can and everything you want us to do, we need to hear from you. Please let us know what is going on with your club, charity or organization. The schools have all been made aware that we are here to help them get the news of events, sports or activities to you. Let us know about the interesting people that we should be reporting on. Tammy Raits will be giving you all the details you need to have to know how to get your information to us in her column. Please take advantage of this service. The last thing I am going to ask you to do is support the advertisers that are in these papers. Without their support, we could not bring you this plethora of information each and every week. Please tell them when you call or visit their place of business that you saw their ad in Your Voice News & Views. Another project we are putting together along with my partners, Ted Wilson and Sharon and Ted Elkins, is a weekly specialty newspaper called Veteran Voice. This newspaper is directed to our veterans, active military and their families and the military-minded, This newspaper will be distributed throughout the Treasure Coast, Brevard and Okeechobee counties at the local VFW and American Legion chapters and other select locations. Subscriptions will be available and the information for that can be found in this and upcoming issues of Your Voice. This is going to be our last venture. We plan on making this newspaper the voice of these communities for many years to come. We promise to work hard for you to gain your trust, loyalty and acceptance. We will be a part of the community. We are going to give 5 percent of our profits each and every quarter to a local charity. With your help and support, we hope to be able to give a whole bunch of money to these deserving groups. Now you can go and enjoy your new newspaper! Steve Erlanger is president and publisher of Your Voice News & Views and Veteran Voice.
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Join WQCS in celebrating its 30th anniversary For Your Voice News & Views Public radio listeners hear the voices of Jill Roberts, Drew Mello, Janie Gould, Jon Bell, Jim Lett, and many more local on-air announcers each day at public radio station WQCS / 88.9 FM. Now they can meet the broadcasters in person as part of WQCS’s 30th anniversary celebration. WQCS / 88.9 FM will be hosting two Open House events at the radio station, including tours of the studios and broadcast demonstrations. The public events will be Friday, Nov. 30 from 4-7 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., located on the Main Campus of Indian River State College, 3209 Virginia Ave. in Fort Pierce. Among the on-air personalities to meet will be American Songbook’s Dick Golden, whose
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Helping People Succeed welcomes new board member For Your Voice News & Views Helping People Succeed wishes to welcome Michelle Weiler as a new board member serving on the Operating Board of the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Currently teaching Sustainable Studies at Bridges Montessori School, Michelle has a lengthy career of teaching Exceptional Student Education at Martin County High School, working as a therapist at a day treatment center for adults who are dually diagnosed and directing social programs for people with disabilities. She also worked in a group home and spent time as a job coach. Weiler is on the Board of Directors for the Treasure Coast Community Rowing Center and Soul Studies Institute / Solutions Center for Personal Growth. She and her husband, Peter, have three children and raise them on a small farm in
Michelle Weiler Palm City. She is involved in competitive rowing and coaching youth. Helping People Succeed serves more than 4,000 families in Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee counties through its Successful Families and Successful Futures divisions.
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Tigers turn around season The Martin County football teams bounces back a dismal start to earn third consecutive postseason berth By Patrick Bernadeau Staff writer STUART -- After being outscored in their first two games by a margin of 94-15, games that were held in front of their home crowd, you’d think that the last thing on a team’s mind is the playoffs. You’d think those results would be enough to foreshadow a long end to the season. Thankfully for the Martin County Tigers football team, the end of the season is closer to Thanksgiving and not Labor Day. Following a dramatic Nov. 5 victory against Port St. Lucie in the District 12-7A Runner-Up Tiebreaker, the Tigers earned their third consecutive postseason berth for the first time in school history. “It’s been a long road,” Martin County head coach Chuck Kenyon said. “We had a lot of adversity in the beginning but the kids just kept fighting.” “We’re starting to get to the point where we’re believing in our staff, in our coaches and in each other.” Following crushing defeats to South Fork and Vero Beach to start the season, the turning point would come during the team’s third contest in a road test against Eau Gaille High School in Melbourne. In a defensive struggle, the Tigers would come away with the 10-6 victory and essentially get the ball rolling on their year. “They were frustrated and we had to overcome a lot of adversity against a very tough Eau Gaille team,” Kenyon said. “They play
Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer Martin County High School’s Clifton Holden (No. 85) couldn’t hold on during a game against Viera Friday, Nov. 3 at Tiger Stadium in Stuart. The Tigers lost the game forcing a three-way tie breaker for the 12-7A District title. well at home but we set the tone early and started to put some things together and head in the right direction.” The win in Eau Gaille marked the beginning of a mid-season stretch where Martin County would win four of five games, including a dramatic overtime triumph on the road against district rival Port St. Lucie and their star quarterback, D.J. Juste.
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MCHS from page 8 “PSL is very well coached and Juste is a very nice complement to what they do offensively, defensively, and on special teams, said Kenyon. After scoring a touchdown in overtime, the Tigers did not connect on the extra point, leaving the door open for the Jaguars to steal a crucial victory. “We could have gone two different ways in overtime but we hunkered down and got an interception in the end-zone,” Kenyon added. I think that was a huge momentum boost.”
Your Voice News & Views What’s impressive about this Tiger’s team reversal of fortune is that it’s with a team that has succeeded despite a large amount team turnover. Every team every year experiences change with every graduating class. The Tigers’ biggest star, Justin Simmons, is now getting run as a freshman at Boston College. But in addition to the losses to the roster, the team has dealt with changes in the coaching staff. “We not only lost a lot on both sides of the ball, but we did have a lot of turnover coaching wise,” said Kenyon. We lost a coach
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“We not only lost a lot on both sides of the ball, but we did have a lot of turnover coaching wise,” said Kenyon. We lost a coach on defense, two guys on offense and I actually took one of my guys from the defensive side and moved him to the offensive side. He is actually splitting time on both sides of the ball.” on defense, two guys on offense and I actually took one of my guys from the defensive side and moved him to the offensive side. He is actually splitting time on both sides of the ball.” Despite the rough start and differences from a year ago, Martin County is just a game off their
2011 pace, a season in which the Tigers captured a victory in the FHSAA state postseason. “I think we are getting better each and every week not only player-wise, but coaching-wise, Kenyon said. “We are starting to gel and see the fruits of our labor.”
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WORK from page 1 Work” in Martin County. The “Best Places to Work” program, conducted by the Human Resource Management Association of Martin County, is an annual study in an attempt to determine which employers are the best in regards to staff recruitment, engagement and retention. Local businesses participate and compete in the study by filling out a confidential 40-question survey, covering such areas as benefits, performance management, turnover, time off, compensation and unique perk programs. Once the winners are determined, they are broken into three separate categories based on the size of business. Sandhill Cove Retirement Living was awarded under the Large Companies category (more 250 employees). Optima Healthcare Solutions were selected under the category of Medium Companies (50-250 employees) while Tykes and Teens, Inc. and The Firefly Group were winners under the category of Small Companies (under 50 employees). It’s the second consecutive year that The Firefly Group has been honored with such an award, an honor that was not lost on the company’s leader. “It was a great feeling because it was already such an honor last year to win it,” said Stacy Ranieri,
Photo courtesy of The Firefly Group The staff of The Firefly Group celebrates their recognition as a 2012 Best Place to Work in MartinCounty. From left to right, back row: Melissa Zolla, Jessica Layne, Nancy McCarthy and Allison Klempert. Front row: Madeline Ravenna, Rob Ranieri, Stacy Ranieri and Evelyn Lespinasse. who is the founder and serves as the Chief Illuminator of The Firefly Group. “Last year, it was shocking but to win it this year, it just gives us external validation, the feeling of ‘Wow, we really are doing something right.’” The Firefly Group only has nine
people on its staff. Ranieri, who started the company nearly a decade ago out of her home, attributes its success to how close the staff is with one another. “How we all get along in this family environment is to me why this is one of the best places to work,” said Ranieri. “It is such a small
place so everyone’s personality and skills are on display.” “It’s not just all the things on paper like good vacation time, but we all like each other. We all voluntarily seat together practically every day for lunch and have a few laughs. It’s just a very closeknit working group.”
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Photo courtesy of the Palm City Dolphins Standing arm-to-arm and linked as one, the Palm City Dolphins Midget team took home the 2012 Treasure Coast North Division crown.
Palm City Dolphins’ successful campaign The football and cheerleading teams were frequently in the win column in 2012 By Patrick Bernadeau Staff writer PALM CITY -- The season has ended, but not before the Palm City Dolphins earned the Treasure Coast Football Conference North Division title. The Palm City Dolphins, which call Leighton Park on Mapp Road home, includes nearly 350 kids participating in one of the seven football teams and five cheerleading squads competing in five different divisions ranging from
ages 5-15. The Dolphins had their midget football team capture the crown after enjoying an unblemished regular season. “On the football side of things, the kids did really well,” said the president of the Palm City Dolphins Payton Collins. The midget team, led by head coach Gene Kuyrkendall, finished the regular season with a record of 8-0. The midget Dolphins added to the mark in the postseason with two victories, including an Oct 20 victory over
Martin County to capture the North Conference championship. The junior midget football team also advanced to the postseason while the three competing cheerleading squads (Junior Pee Wee, Pee Wee, Junior Midget) all advanced past the Treasure Coast Conference and will be headed to Kissimmee for the Southeast Regionals Nov. 23-25. “The cheerleaders put in as much practice time as the boys,”
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Author gives students tips to land scholarships Funny, energetic speaker provides helpful advice to Martin County High School seniors By Patrick Bernadeau Staff writer This past Halloween, more than
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As the laughs subsided, Masters would then inform the audience of his grade point average during his junior year: 1.66. He explained to the crowd that he began to think about what he wanted to do with his life and what he needed to do to get there during his senior year, a time in which the real world would shortly be calling. “This, your senior in high school, is when the world starts keeping score,” Masters explained to the students. “This is when the game starts.” Masters would credit receiving scholarships as the foundation behind of his journey from a 1.66 junior year G.P.A. to four college degrees and later hash out the reasons behind failed and successful interviews. From poor posture during the interview and the effects social media can have before an interview to being poised and showing character, Masters laid out the details as the students listened in intently. “It was a very good, well put together speech,” said Mary Abed, a Martin County High School senior from Palm City. “The student-body is looking for guidance as far as where to go to for schol-
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Collins said. “Their season traditionally has been longer than the football season because our cheer program has garnered national attention. They have made it to the Pop Warner national championships the past two years.” Behind the victories on the playing field is the commitment given on the practice field and in the classroom. “The kids have to keep their grades up while they’re dedicating two hours a night, usually three nights a week of practice to come out and play a couple of hours on Saturday,” Collins said, who himself was a Palm City Dolphins as a child. “With all the work the kids are putting in, it’s important to provide the environment to keep them wanting more.” “Game days are extremely important for all the kids that we’re
arships as college approaches. “It was really informative, wasn’t boring and I learned about the upcoming interviewing process.” The speaking engagement was sponsored by the Nina Haven Scholarships Inc. The NHS, established in 1953 by Stephen Peabody, awards scholarship to high school graduates in Martin County headed to college. The Nina Haven Scholarships Inc. were the first to ignore race in awarding scholarships to schools in Martin County. Students from Murray High School, an all African-American school in Martin County before schools integrated, were among the recipients. Students who are awarded today are eligible to receive as much as $2,500 a year and $10,000 over the span of four years. The Nina Haven Scholarships are one of many that go unused as many students are simply unaware of the money that’s out there. “This speech gave me and others the chance to apply for this scholarship,” said Abed. For more information on how to apply for the Nina Haven Scholarships, you can visit the scholarship website at www.ninahaven. org.
rewarding for all that hard work they are putting out throughout the week.” “Our goal every year is return rate. We want the kids to come and learn football skills, cheerleading skills and then learn life skills along the way, but have fun so then they come back.” But the most important asset to the Dolphins is the parents and supporters making it possible for the kids to take part in the organization. “The Palm City Dolphins really brings out the best in parent participation, parent involvement and a tremendous amount of support from a volunteer perspective,” Collins said. “Each team has five or six coaches, a ‘Team Mom’ and lots of overall support.” For additional information on the Palm City Dolphins, visit their website at www.eteamz. com/PalmCityDolphins.
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Organization helps artists and nonprofits By Shelley Koppel Staff writer PALM CITY – Palm City resident Terry Barber has a long list of accomplishments. The countertenor was a member of the Grammy-winning ensemble Chanticleer, performed at the Metropolitan Opera and is on a country-wide tour, “Classical for Everyone.” Its ambitious goal is making classical music accessible and available to people throughout the United States. His concerts also serve to bring awareness of Artists for a Cause, the organization he founded in 2008. Its mission is to help performing and visual artists use their art to improve their community while earning a sustainable
living. Through a variety of programs, including Dance for Food and Artist Auction Packages, the organization has helped the Treasure Coast Food Bank, The Humane Society, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the Boys & Girls Clubs and many other nonprofit groups. In a phone interview as he traveled from Oregon to Washington State, Mr. Barber spoke about how the organization helps both the community and the artists. He also talked about the upcoming “food-raiser,” Dance for Food, on Nov. 21 at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center. The event began earlier this fall with programs in Martin and Palm Beach counties.
“Our mission is to help find opportunities for artists whenever talent is needed for community improvement,” he said. “We want to get the most out of the collaboration between the art and the programs.” Mr. Barber observed that artists were often asked to donate their talents to a charitable endeavor. There was a benefit to the charity, but often none to the artists. He used the example of Dance for Food to show how the model could be improved. “I have a budget from private donors, sponsors and fundraising,” he said. “The budget might buy 2,000 to 3,000 meals if the meals cost $2.50 per meal. If I use the budget to pay dancers and choreographers to create
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Mitch Kloorfain chief photographer DANCE from page 13 manufacturer of crowd control devices. It is a family business, as Mr. Barber’s grandfather invented the manufacturing process used to link plastic chains. Mr. Barber said the company had a history of involvement in fighting poverty. The program will feature three contemporary performances by artists from Preston Contemporary Dance Theatre, the Dance Academy of Stuart, South Florida Dance Company and Downtown Dance Company. In honor of Mr. Chain’s sponsorship, one of the numbers will be a dance to ‘Chain of Fools.” Mr. Barber will also perform, singing Ennio Morricone’s “Nella Fantasia,” a dream of a perfect world, and there will be a dance about hunger. For Mr. Barber, the situation benefits everyone. “The dancers get to dance and make a living,” he said. “We’re supporting the dance culture and finding a new audience, and we just wanted to feed people. It’s a great synergy.” The Artist Auction Packages use the same model of helping artists help the community. An artist who has registered with the group may offer a work of
art, a performance at an event or private watercolor lessons. There is a minimum starting bid, based on what the artist needs to earn to sustain themselves and their careers. Anything over that amount goes to the organization. “They can ask an artist as many times as they want and they always say ‘Yes,’” Mr. Barber said. “They get promoted and they get paid. Everyone can get what they need and still benefit.” Mr. Barber welcomes donations of time and money, some of which goes to support scholarships and arts education opportunities for children who do not have access to such programs. “In building this organization, I was inspired to help artists and the community,” Mr. Barber said. I want to do those great things, but if people do not come forward, we are limited. I hope people will consider us a worthy recipient of time or treasure.” Dance for Food will take place at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center, 9221 S.E. Civic Center Way, at 6 p.m. Please bring non-perishable food items. For more information about Artists for a Cause, visit the website, www.a4ac.org, or call (772) 419-8778.
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Thursdays The Green Mango Ladies $10 all you can drink. $5 Martinis and Mojitos all night. Buy one get one half off personal pizzas until 10 p.m. Live Deejay will be spinning retro music to today’s top 40 hits. 2500 S.E. U.S. 1, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 6007742. Crush Wine Bar Hawk’s Blues 8:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. 100 S. Dixie Highway, Downtown Stuart. For more information, call (772) 600-5853. The Sailor’s Return Live music by Ronnie DeChambeau 7 p.m.-10 p.m. 625 S.W. First Street, Stuart. For more information, call (772)8727250. Conchy Joe’s Seafood Live music by Rainfall 7 p.m.10 p.m. 3945 N.E. Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach. For more information, call (772) 334-1130. Jammin Jensen Every Thursday 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Stroll the streets of downtown Jensen Beach and see an array jewels, arts, paintings and more. Call (772) 334-3444. ART & WINE on First Thursday of the month 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. On the 1st Thursday of each month join us in downtown Stuart where businesses will stay open until 7 p.m. for Art and Wine on Osceola. Businesses and galleries may provide refreshments. Free. For more information, call (772) 223-6659.
Fridays Bru’s Room Sports Bar DJ 10 p.m.-2 p.m. 1725 S.E. Federal Highway Stuart. For more information, call (772) 320-1297. Locals Restaurant & Bar 4303 N.E. Ocean Blvd., Jensen Beach. Live music by Frank the Tank 9:30 p.m. to close Crush Wine Bar DJ 9 p.m. until whenever 100 S. Dixie Highway, Downtown Stuart. For more information, call (772) 600-5853. The Sailor’s Return Live music 8 p.m.-11 p.m. 625 S.W. First Street, Stuart. For more information, call (772)8727250.
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Your Voice News & Views Conchy Joe’s Seafood Live music by Rainfall 8 p.m.-midnight 3945 N.E. Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach. For more information, call (772) 334-1130. Musicfest Downtown Stuart Third Friday 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Food, beer, wine, arts, crafts, kids activities. Free. Located at the Riverwalk Stage in Downtown Stuart.
Saturdays Crush Wine Bar Karaoke 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 100 S. Dixie Highway, Downtown Stuart. For more information, call (772) 600-5853. Locals Restaurant & Bar 4303 N.E. Ocean Blvd., Jensen Beach. Live music by Frank the Tank 9:30 p.m. to close. For more information, call (772) 232-6483. Stuart Grill & Ale DJ 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 1630 S.E. Federal Highway, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 223-1978. The Sailor’s Return Live music 8 p.m.-11 p.m. 625 S.W. First Street, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 8727250. Conchy Joe’s Seafood Live music by Rainfall 8 p.m.-midnight 3945 N.E. Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach. For more information, call (772) 334-1130.
Sundays Charlie’s Bar and Grill Karaoke 7:30 p.m. 4695 S.W. Kanner Highway, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 2884326. The Sailor’s Return Live music 4 p.m.-8 p.m. 625 S.W. First Street, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 8727250. Conchy Joe’s Seafood Live Music by Rainfall 4 p.m.8 p.m. 3945 N.E. Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach. For more information, call (772) 334-1130. Rockin Riverwalk Summer Series, Sundays 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Variety of live music in Historic Downtown Stuart. October thru May.
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hoo’s 4p.m.-8p.m. 915 N.W. Flagler Avenue Stuart. For more information, call (772) 692-2333. Tuesday, Nov. 13 Scott Benge at Sailor’s Return 7 p.m. 625 S.W. 1st Street, Stuart. For more information, call (772)872-7250. Wednesday, Nov. 14 Carmela’s Pizza & Wine Bar 7 p.m. Live music. 2311 S.E. Ocean Blvd. For more information, call (772) 286-0877. Thursday Nov. 15 Ronnie DeChambeau at Sailor’s Return 7p.m. 625 S.W. First St., Stuart. For more information, call (772)872-7250. The Nouveaux Honkies at Pirate’s Loft 8 p.m. 4307 S.E. Bayview St., Stuart. For more information, call (772) 223-5048.
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Community Calendar Girl Scout Sleepover: 6 p.m.-9 a.m. Nov. 9. Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast, 1707 N.E. Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach. $9 for adults, $17 for girl scouts. Register: (772)225-7575; childrensmuseumtc.org. Stuart Air Show/Dirty Flight Suit Party: 4-10 p.m. Nov. 9 Dirty Flight Suit Party. $60 in advanced, $75 at the gate; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Witham Field, 1895 S.E. Flying Fortress Lane, Stuart. (772)781-4882; stuartairshow. com. OPUS Golf Tournament: 7:30 a.m. Nov. 10. Evergreen Golf Club, 4225 S.W. Bimini Circle, Palm City. $100. Register: (772)287-5600. Charity Golf Outing: 7 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. tee time. Nov. 10. Sponsored by St. Christopher Council Knights of Columbus. Heritage Ridge Club, 6510 S.E. Heritage Blvd., Hobe Sound. Registration. Individual-$85, Foursome-$310. (772)529-9127. Birds and Butterflies Workshop for Children: Birds and Butterfly arts, crafts, scavenger hunt. Possum Long, 621 S.E. Palm Beach Road, Stuart. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 10. Ages: 5-18. $5. Reservation: (772)4861935; audubonmartincounty. com. Stuart Air Show: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 10-11. Martin County Airport-Witham Field, 2011 Southeast Airport Road, Stuart. $18-$20. (772)781-4882; stuartairshow.com. Ultimate Faux Neil Diamond: Dinner-5 p.m. Show-7 p.m. Nov. 11. Stuart-Jensen Elks Lodge 1870, 1001 Kanner Highway, Stuart. $30. Tickets: (772)2870277; fdwhalen@aol.com. Veterans Day Parade: 10 a.m. Nov. 12. S.E. Ocean Blvd., Hospital Ave. to Memorial Park, Stuart. Register: (772)220-4127; Stuartparades.com. Art Associates of Martin County: Featuring Robin Lee Makowski. 7:30-9 p.m. Nov. 12. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Smith Hall, 623 E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart. (772)263-2587; robin@rlmart. com. Eaglewatch Presentation: Learn about program, be a participant. 6 p.m. Nov. 12. Audubon of Martin County Office, 621 S.E. Palm Beach Road, Stuart. Adults. (772)486-1935; audubonmartincounty.org.
Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer Lukas Klotzsche of Palm City partnered with Valorie Pari during a fundraiser luncheon and fashion show at Café Margeaux in Stuart benefitting the SPLASH (Swimming Provides Learners with Aquatics Safety & Health) program of the Children’s Service’s Council of Martin County. Let’s Go Somewhere!: Travel films featuring Shanghai and Hong Kong, China (preceded by film “Terracotta Warriors”). 2 p.m. Nov. 13. Blake Library, 2351 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart. (772)2211403; library.martin.fl.us. “From Ordinary to Extraordinary, Amazing Acrylics”: With Lisa Young. 1 p.m. Nov. 14. Palm City Art Associates at Cummings Library, 2551 S.W. Matheson Ave., Palm City. (772)288-2551; pcaanewsletter@gmail.com. Glimmer of Hope Gala: Benefits Redeem The Shadow. 6-10 p.m. Nov. 15. Frances Langford Pavilion, Indian RiverSide Park, Jensen Beach. $75. Tickets can be purchased at eventbee.com/v/ glimmerofhope. For additional information, redeemtheshadows. org, (772) 678-0037. Art For Living Calendar Reception: Thirteen area artists will be on hand to sign calendars. Seacoast National Bank Main Lobby, 815 Colorado Ave., Stuart, 6 p.m. Nov. 15. $75-$250. RSVP: (772)320-0781; hpsfl.org. To have your event included in our community calendar, please contact us via email at pbernadeau@yourvoiceweekly.com.
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Miranda Selle, 8, of Palm City leaps to a victory in the sack race during the annual Palm City Fall Fest in October. The event took place at Lance Cpl Justin J Wilson Memorial Park and was hosted by the Palm City Chamber of Commerce.
For Your Voice News & Views The 2012 Designer Showcase House Tour will be open from now until Nov.18 at Indian RiverSide Park in Jensen Beach. The Capt. Sewall house, more than 121 years old, is the focus of this year’s tour. The house has been given a stylish new look by 12 of Martin County’s best interior designers who volunteered for the fourth year for this annual fundraiser for the Children’s Home Society of Florida/Treasure Coast Division. Martin County moved the historic house to Indian RiverSide Park, saving it from being torn down. It is now located near the Indian River and it backs up to a large undisturbed environmental preserve. A new boardwalk extends into the wilderness area. It is reminiscent of the long pier that extended from the house when it was at its original location on the south tip of Sewall’s Point. In those days, it was not only Capt. and Mrs. Sewall’s home, but a Post Office and a welcome center for those entering the St Lucie River near where Stuart is located today.
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Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer Martin County High School drama students Tori Hadel, Abby Bible, both of Palm City, and Bianca Sheasley put a scare into the audience at Riverwalk in downtown Stuart during a school production of Hocus Pocus recently. The students have been looking for alternate venues to perform as their school theatre still has not been restored from the fire nearly a year ago.
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“This house is special and we think people who visit will be glad they made the trip,” said Mary Washer, chair of the Designer Showcase event and a local interior designer. The popular box lunches prepared by the Osceola Street Cafe will be sold for picnics on the quiet grounds. There are many attractions in the Indian RiverSide Park, including the historic Leach mansion, named Tuckahoe, the Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast and the Maritime and Classic Boat Museum. There is an abundance of parking. Part of the 2012 tour is a series of special programs to be conducted a few yards from the Sewall House and characterized as Events Under the Tent, an Inaugural Speaker Series. These will include a cooking demonstration, tips on interior design, talks on the history of the house and the community, nature walks and environmental discussions. Proceeds from the Design Showcase will be used for operating expenses for the Treasure Coast transitional living program operated by the Children’s Home Society of Florida. This program helps young adults who often find themselves homeless when they “age out” of state foster care on their 18th birthday. They are considered adults at 18, but without any family support their hopes for productive lives is too often cut short. “The good news is that a little help for these young people makes a big difference in their outcomes. The Treasure Coast program depends entirely on contributions from the public,” said Washer. General information about the house tour, tickets and a schedule of speakers during the days the Sewall House will be opened to benefit the Children’s Home Society is listed below: When: Nov. 3-18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day Where: Indian RiverSide Park, 1707 N.E. Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach Tickets: $30 at the door, $25 in advance at wwwLyricTheatre. com or call the box office 772-286-7827. The Lyric website is www.lyrictheatre.com. Tickets for a preview party at 6 p.m. Nov. 2 are $75 For more details: Call (772) 344-4020
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