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PALM CITY — After being on hiatus a couple years, the Copeland Christmas is back. “We have the outdoor lights that are synchronized to music,” Danielle Copeland said. “We have the whole inside of the house decorated.” Danielle said visitors this year are treated to 30,000 dancing lights performing to “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas,” a compilation of traditional and top-40 Christmas music, and— “We’ve got a Trans-Siberian Orchestra song called, ‘Wish Lizst (Toy Shop Madness).’” That’s a driving piano duet accompanied by electric guitar. What else would you expect from the Trans-Siberian Orchestra? If you didn’t catch it, Liszt is a reference to Franz Liszt, a Hungarian composer who lived in the 1800s. The light show is about 10 minutes. The Copelands entertained Palm City with their extravagant light shows and home tours from 2006 to 2011 on 24th Lane. During the break, they’ve moved six doors down. In addition to the synchronized light show, they’ve opened their new home for visitors to see it adorned for the advent season. Some nights they serve punch, too. This year, there’s something new. “We took everything out of the garage and created what we call
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Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer The South Fork High School choir, with members from Palm City, performed at the Treasure Coast Hospice ‘Tree of Life’ memorial Thursday, Dec. 10 at the Stuart gazebo. Community members were invited to write a note to loved ones they have lost in the past year to honor them.
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COPELAND from page 1 ‘Santa’s workshop,’” Danielle said. The workshop has a U.S.A. tree, and a nearby flight school for young reindeer aspiring to pull Santa’s Sleigh. “All of our tools have been put into the hands of little elves,” Danielle said. “It’s really cute.” John and Danielle Copeland brought the extravagant holiday show to Palm City back in 2006. It’s a family tradition stretching back three generations in Palm Beach County. “John’s grandparents started decorating their house a lot,” Danielle said. “Inside and outside. It became, accidentally, the place where people would hang out every December. That’s not what they set out for, but that’s what it became.” So John’s grandparents bowed to fate and started deliberately decorating to give the community a show. The Christmas custom passed to John’s parents, and then to his brother, Jim, and him. Danielle said that some of the decorations they have on display date back to John’s grandparents. “I love the old stuff,” she said. Danielle added, “The old dolls have such a different look on their face (than modern ones). They’re adorable. They’re in our living room.” Additionally, while the Copelands
John and Danielle Copeland, along with Tinsel and Chance, are again welcoming visitors to The Copeland Christmas, a 30,000-light synchronized show, and tour of their home adorned for the advent season. The Copeland Christmas entertained Palm City 2006 to 2011. It took a couple years off, but is back.
have always refused monetary donations, they’ve accepted donations of vintage decorations people have wanted to share with the community through their display. The Copelands have inspired others, including David Castle, who lights up Palm City with a nearly 80,000-light show created on a 9,000-channel computer program. “The actual inspiration for the computerized display is from another family here in Palm City, the Copeland family,” David told Your
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similar program at Martin Downs Country Club called H20 kids. This quickly evolved to Toner making house calls and administering private lessons at his own home until 2012, when the Aquatic Athletics Center at Sailfish Splash was built. Toner still gives private and group lessons and helps prepare competitors for swim meets. He has hundreds of younger students ranging from 18 months to 2 years old, but he says he also coaches many adults. Toner and his wife were instrumental in rallying support and providing consultation for the athletic center’s development. In Ed Ciampi’s letter of nomination, the former commissioner says
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The entire complex also brings in a profit of up to $200,000 a year, approximately 5 to 10 percent of overall revenue for the park, according to MCPR marketing manager Craig Anderson. That profit is used for operational expenses, capital repairs and minor enhancements. Looming on the distant horizon is the purchase of a new diving well which will expand
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Why you should enter your creations in the fair... Each year, folks bring their jams, cakes, paintings photos, and sculptures to exhibit in the fair. They get the thrill of winning a ribbon at the county fair, participating in their community, and getting a few dollars as premium money. But why is it important? Not just for fun, but because it helps promote skills and talents and keeps kids interested in learning and preserving the culture. If today’s youth doesn’t get a chance to see and touch a macrame piece for example, there’s a good chance the word “macrame” won’t exist in the dictionary in 10 years. Skills such as knitting, crochet, quilting and making jellies are becoming a lost art in young people. By bringing your entry to display at the fair, kids can see it and ask questions. If you are willing to come demon-
strate how you do it, the kids will stop and watch you. There are other areas that also could Jay Spicer use some help. Steam engines, iron lungs, blacksmithing, and glass blowing, are all great show stoppers that people will be interested in. We owe it to our kids to promote culture and keep youth interested in things other than video games. Have a fair day! Jay Spicer is the Fair Manager for Martin County Fair and a resident of Palm City.
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PALM CITY — The Fano children say they like getting things, but they were happy to donate their birthday parties to the White Doves Holiday Project this year. The three were all born in autumn and elected to have one party to raise toys for the United Way of Martin County’s annual Toys for Tots drive. “For kids who don’t have toys,” 4-year-old Emily said. The Fano family, which includes parents Dennis and Oksana, hosted the birthday bash donation drive on Saturday, Dec. 12. Dozens of families attended, filling a donation box to overflowling and then some. Nicholas said the toy-raising merriment met that most important requirement for children — it was “cool.” “I feel bad for the other kids who don’t have any stuff,” he said. So does his brother, Anthony. “It kind of made me feel good thinking about all the kids that’ll receive toys,” he said. Oksana said that while the children were enthusiastic Santa’s
“I grew up in the Soviet Union. I grew up having nothing at Christmas.” Oksana Fano elves, the present-raising party was her idea. “I grew up in the Soviet Union,” she said. “I grew up having nothing at Christmas.” So, Oksana suggested the idea of one birthday party to raise toys for other children. “They made it easy and they made me proud one more time,” Oksana said. The children want to make it an annual event. “Yeah, definitely, every year,” Anthony said. The family agreed to let Your Voice News & Views tell the story of the children’s selfless donation of their birthday parties to White Doves to inspire others to give as well. Every year the United Way gets requests and referrals for about 1,200 families in need. There’s a fun way in Palm City to give to Toys for Tots and get something in return: The Copeland Christmas.
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Staff photo by Patrick McCallister Emily, Anthony and Nicholas Fano take a look at the loot. The Palm City children, who were all born in autumn, opted to have one birthday party to raise toys for the White Doves Holiday Project, the United Way of Martin County’s Toys for Tots campaign. The party was on Saturday, Dec. 12.
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FANO from page 7 John and Danielle Copeland are back with their 30,000-light synchronized show that includes a tour of their decorated home from 6 to 9 p.m. nightly until Christmas. The Copeland Christmas is a Toys for Tots drop off location. It’s at 1440 S.E. 25th Lane. Other Palm City drop off locations are Back in Action Medical & Wellness Center, 2351 S.W. Martin Highway, Bagel Bites Café, 988 S.W. Martin Downs Blvd., Bank of America, 3270 S.W. Martin Downs Blvd., Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, 1100 S.W. Martin Downs Blvd., Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate, 3228 S.W. Martin Downs Blvd., Canopy Creek Kotler Homes,
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911 from page 2 of Holly Harris, who was legally blind and had cerebral palsy, which restricted her movement. Harris told McKenna that it was difficult to move Holly from her bed to a pool, which would help Holly in her physical therapy. The 911 responders group raised money for a lift that would make it easier for Holly to get in and out of her pool. Since then Holly has died and the decision was made to provide her lift to another person. That person turned out to be a New York City first responder, Bill Walsh. McKenna said that Bill Walsh, a retired New York City fireman, injured his leg in 1966 while responding to a fire in which 12 firemen died and 23 were injured. Walsh later worked as a deputy for the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. Over time, McKenna said,
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Walsh’s leg deteriorated. “Being he was injured in the line of duty and suffered this traumatic loss, he became our first priority,” McKenna said. Walsh also told members of the 911 group that his sister, Rosemary Walsh, suffers from Arthrogryposis, which makes her unable to get in and out of her pool. It’s a situation in which a person has problems in movement because of their joints. The 911 organization ended up giving, at Thanksgiving, lifts for both Bill Walsh and Rosemary Walsh. Pools by Greg of Port St. Lucie installed the lifts at both homes at no cost. Alan Garrett, who is paralyzed and got involved with the organization, owns Access Able Designs in Vero Beach. Garrett provided the battery packs for the lifts. The Walsh family said the experience with the USA 911 First Responders has been life changing.
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the facility to three pools and will attract higher profile international events. For about 15 years, Toner tried to convince city planners that the park was “first of all needed, and that it was going to make money, and not take money away from the county. Because it was built with the recreation center,” continued Toner, “there is a money flow that pays for everything. But as competition and colleges come in, the other side begins to pay for itself.” This holiday season, the College Swim Coach Association of America’s Winter Training Forum will utlize the center’s facilities for training and swim meets, drawing an expected revenue of several hundreds of thousands for Martin County. Every November as well, Florida High School Athletic Association holds swimming and diving championships at the athletic center which contribute to the local economy. Toner is still very much involved in all of the center’s regular meets and competitions. Character Counts!, which began in Martin County 20 years ago, is a program that promotes “six pillars of character” in the community: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring,
and citizenship. Pat Toner is one of nine recipients to receive the Employee Pillar of Character award this year. Each recipient is awarded a $50 gift certificate to a local restaurant in addition to the honor, sponsored by the Firefly Group. Character Counts! also recognizes Martin County high school seniors and seventh and eighth graders with the Joe Kordick Youth Character Awards, which are combined with a $1,000 prize for each distinguished senior. For the last 5 years, Character Counts! has also teamed up with the Business Development Board of Martin County to honor local businesses for virtuous character. This year’s Business of Character award went to Crary Buchanan Law, and last year’s to Martin Health System. In addition to the awards, the United Way division allocates $10,000 annually in mini-grants to local businesses for ethical enterprises. Thursday’s accolade was the first recognition of Coach Toner’s 47 year long career as “swim whisperer,” as White calls him. As Toner lined up for a photo-op with several of his students, the children seemed eager to repay the support and devotion that Toner has shown them over the years. The crowd beamed with pride and love for this one individual in their midst.
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Rob Lord personal skills position him well to be the next chief executive officer of Martin Health System,” said John Loewenberg, chairman of the Martin Health Board of Directors. “During his tenure, Rob has demonstrated proven executive leadership in numerous roles across the health system. He has developed a reputation for collaboration with varied
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young people. “Most women who have reached the age of elegance have been through all kinds of family crisis,” DeSantis said. Many of them have wisdom to share about raising families, facing illness and suffering loss, she added. The two points DeSantis most wanted to convey in her philosophy of life speech was holding on to a love of family and helping other people. In addition to their “philosophy of life,” pageant participants were judged on a talent competition, evening gown presentation and personal interviews. DeSantis’ life-long love of singing and dancing led her to perform “O Mio Babbino Caro” from the opera Gianni Schicchi by Giacomo Puccini, at the Florida competition. In Atlantic City, she chose a Broadway piece, singing “Maybe This Time” from the film Cabaret. During her interview, DeSantis answered five minutes of general questions and questions about her personal life. Judges inquired about her involvement with nonprofit group Angel Flight, in which she and her husband, a retired American Airlines pilot, donate their time, airplane and money to help
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SENIOR from page 16 to be held in March. “The purpose of the Ms. Senior Florida Pageant is to motivate and inspire. This is not a beauty contest since all the ladies display inner beauty and all are winners. Strength of character, integrity, moral fiber and hope for the future will be demonstrated. Ladies of strength, pride, and faith can teach us all these life lessons by the way they deal with tragedies, disappointments, and success,” Headley said in a statement.
ida Bar has also recognized him as a board certified specialist in health law. A resident of Martin County since childhood, Lord has been active in many community organizations including the Roundtable of St. Lucie County, Friends of the Blake Library, St. Lucie County Community Board, Martin County Community Board, Hibiscus Children’s Center, United Way of Martin County, and the chambers of commerce for both St. Lucie and Martin counties. “We are grateful for the leadership and guidance Mark Robitaille has demonstrated through the years,” Loewenberg said. “His presence will continue to resonate until his retirement and well past that point. We will develop a comprehensive plan to ensure a smooth transition over the next year.”
outpatients. A total of $7,500 was donated to Molly’s House on Nov. 30. “Molly’s House is very grateful to the Palm Cove Women’s Club for conducting this wonderful fundraiser. The generosity of the Palm Cove neighborhood and our community as a whole are what enable us to fulfil our mission of ‘Keeping Families Together’ during trying medical crises,” said Molly’s House CEO Bill West. For more information, call (772) 223-6659 or visit www.MollysHouse.org. DeSantis has approximately three months left as the reigning Ms. Senior Florida. She has several appearances planned for fairs and events throughout the State. She is available to be booked for speaking and singing engagements through March. To book DeSantis for an event, contact the Pageant office at (772) 564-9222. For more information about how to participate in the 2016 competition, visit www. regencyparkverobeach.com/msflpageant.htm or contact the office at (772) 564-9222.
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Photo courtesy of Meridian Marina Median Marina co-owners Tim Mullen, left and Steve Brown, right, with U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary member Barry Covard. was resolved with the help of the federal bankruptcy judge. After taking full control of the marina in November 2009, Brown has invested at least $500,000 to improve the windstorm rating of the marina’s storage building, renovate the dock office, upgrade the fire suppression system and rebuild the service department. Brown said he is pleased with the progress, though “it could have gone faster.” “It’s a learning curve,” he said. “You make mistakes, you correct them and move forward.”
Palm City resident Greg Westberry, a marina customer since 2001, said, “Since the marina changed management, they’ve done an excellent job cleaning the place up.” Another Palm City resident, Brian Tobia, said he started storing his 23-foot Boston whaler at the marina in the middle of the bankruptcy process. “It was really dirty as sin here and wasn’t kept up well,” Tobia said. “The new management cleaned it up and the service is
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PALM CITY — Helping People Succeed’s 2nd Annual Pinot & Picasso evening of fine wine and art presented the “2016 Art for Living Calendars,” signed by 13 artists featured in the calendar and their latest art from beach scenes, birds and Florida citrus to a turn of the century downtown hotel location, all presented at The Floridian country club in Palm City. Thanks to the support of host Bill Lichtenberger, who coordinated the evening for the second year, more than 150 guests were on hand to view the art work, bid on silent and live auction items from additional art works from the artists and specialty items such as a trip to NASA and lunch with an astronaut, to a foursome with noted Florida PGA champion Larry Laoretti of Palm City and a, Day on the Floridian, full day fishing charter. Enjoying the evening at the meet and greet event for the calendar artists were Denise Jenkins, Carol Kepp, Val Lally, Pam Patterson, Ginny Jones, Dan Mackin, Cristina de la Vega, Linda Relis, Sharon Ferina, Julia Kelly, Sue Ann Mosley-Saleeby, Marian Vitale and Yolanda Luce. Five of the artists were new to the calendar, another four had not participated for
several years and the remaining artists are featured each year. A special framed painting, the last of noted local artist Jane Blatt, who died in February, was available through a live auction to recognize her many contributions to Helping People Succeed through her participations in the calendar, in the annual White Shirt Night and other programs hosted by the nonprofit organization. Helping People Succeed works with more than 4,500 families in Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties. Among its many programs and services are Baby Steps, the BRAIN (Building Readiness Among Infants Now) program, Healthy Families, Behavioral Health Services, Community Connections and Employment Options. In addition, the organization provides after-school elementary, middle and high school programs for students with autism spectrum disorder, as well as serving young adults with disabilities looking to achieve a college degree. For additional information, please contact Glenna Parris at gparris@ hpsfl.org to learn more about the organization. In addition, check out its “Making a Difference” video on the website at hpsfl.org. You can also reach Helping People Succeed by calling (772) 720-0770.
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Whole Child Connection will be on hand at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library from 1 to 5 p.m. to help folks with the Department of Children and Families’ Access applications for Medicaid, Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, SNAP, and others. The library is at 2551 S.W. Matheson Ave., Palm City. Call ahead for an appointment to (772) 463-2168. Homework Helpers will be on hand at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library from 3 to 5 p.m. The library is at 2551 Matheson Ave., Palm City. For more, call Darlene Encomio, (772) 219-4908. Texas Holdem from 7 to 9 p.m. at Vine & Barley Palm City, 2951 S.W. High Meadow Ave. No buy-in. Win gift certificates and bar tabs. For more, call (772) 781-1717, or
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STUART — Brad Ross says he is an illusionist, not a magician. When an intrepid reporter asks him the difference, he replies, “An illusionist gets paid about 20 percent more.” Actually, Ross is a student of the ancient art of magic and takes it quite seriously. “An illusionist is a magician who specializes in magic on a grand scale,” he said. “I started out as a kid, doing card and coin tricks. I wanted to perform on the stage and television and I focused on large illusions, with people levitating and disappearing.” You can see the difference in style when Brad Ross brings his show, “Unbelievable” to the Lyric Theatre Dec. 30. Ross, who grew up admiring David Copperfield and reading about Harry Houdini, spoke recently about his long love affair with the art of prestidigitation. “There is a long line of people with big dreams in magic,” he said. “It’s an art form unlike any-
thing else. It’s a niche area in the entertainment world. A select few get bitten by the magic bug as a child and I was able to pursue it. The show, “Unbelievable,” is (my) life story. The audience comes back in time to carve out the career path to where we are today.” Ross spent six years touring the world with Disney, and “Unbelievable” is a new show for this tour. “We’re in our second month,” he said. “We’re super-excited to spend the holidays in the Sunshine State.” Ross grew up in New Jersey, but spent some of the year at his family’s vacation home in Florida. He also attended the University of Miami, where he was a television and film major with a double major in performance theater. “Initially, my mom was worried that I was in a tough business,” Ross said. “Her first words, when I said I was going to become an illusionist, were, ‘What kind of life is that?’ They were very supportive through high school and college as long as I had a backup
Illusionist Brad Ross brings his new show, ‘Unbelievable,’ that includes never-before-seen illusions, to the Lyric Theatre Dec. 30.
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“In this show, I wanted to give people an idea of other styles of music,” she said. “It’s not all about disco. I wanted to showcase the other genres that were so pivotal. I love the soul section, with Gladys Knight. I love the Carole King medley. She was a phenomenal songwriter. There’s Fleetwood Mac and Tina Turner. It’s hard to say what is your favorite. I compiled all of my favorites. It’s like trying to choose your favorite child. They’re all different, but you love them all the same.” The show has ballads and upbeat songs and the audience is cordially invited to join in. “It’s a party,” Mimi J said. “Throw theater etiquette out the window and get up and dance. I’m going to be getting down and dancing with them. Let loose. The number one rule is to have a great time. That’s my purpose and goal in doing this show.” The singer has a musical theater background and performed in national and international touring companies of several Broadway shows. “I was a background singer,” she said. Singing in the background morphed into getting roles in the forefront. I was
always afraid of that. When I got the first try, I was scared out of my wits. I kept getting cast in the lead.” Most performers would consider that an enviable position. Mimi J said her friends and family urged her to create her own show. “I said, ‘You’ve got to be kidding.’ Then I said that it was not too bad an idea, to pick things I am comfortable with. It reminds me of being in my house and dancing in front of the mirror or with a broomstick. That’s what centers me. I feel most comfortable in the privacy of my own home. I still get jitters. If you don’t have a little stage fright, it’s time to retire.” The singer said that the Lyric audiences are wonderful. “They’re respectful and polite, but there’s love from that audience. They’re rocking out.” So come to Mimi’s house and join the party. It’s gonna be groovy. “On the Radio-The Sounds of the ‘70s” will be presented at the Lyric Theatre, 59 S.W. Flagler Ave., Stuart, Dec. 29 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $45. Call the box office at (772) 2867827 or order online at www. lyrictheatre.com.
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Jammin’ Jensen from 6 to 9 p.m., weather permitting, at downtown Jensen Beach. There’s food, music and vendors. For more information, call (772) 334-3444. Christmas Eve services at Palm City Presbyterian Church — family and children services at 3 and 3:45 p.m. At 5 p.m. there’ll be a contemporary service lead by Rev. Richard Anderson. He’ll lead a traditional service at 7 p.m. There’ll be a nursery available for the 5 and 7 p.m. services. The church is at 2700 Martin Highway. For more, call (772) 286-9958.
Christmas Eve services at Coastal Life Church, 5 and 6:30 p.m. 560 S.W. 34th St., Palm City. For more, call (772) 919-3883. Christmas Eve service 6 to 7 p.m. at New Hope Fellowship, 3900 S.W. Citrus Blvd., Palm City. For more, call (772) 283-8343. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: 6 to 7 p.m. at Palm City Calvary Chapel, 1633 S.W. 34th St., Palm City. For more, call (772) 283-9426. Christmas Eve Candlelight service starting at 11 p.m. at Faith Family Worship Center, 3020 S.W. Mapp Road, Palm City. For more, call (772) 287-3480.
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Holy Day of Obligation masses at 7:30, 9 and 11 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 1454 SW Mapp Road, Palm City. For more, call (772) 286-4590.
Christmas Eve candlelight services at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 4 and 5 p.m. contemporary services, 7:30 and 11 p.m. traditional services. All services will have communion. The church is at 2655 S.W. Immanuel Drive, Palm City. For more, call (772) 287-8188.
The Castle Christmas 80,000-light synchronized holiday light show at 3089 S.W. Captiva Court, Palm City, 5:30 to 10 p.m. Sundays to Thursdays, then to 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays until New Year’s Eve. Weather permitting. Updates about the display are posted at the Facebook page, A Castle Christmas.
Vigil Masses at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 1454 SW Mapp Road, Pam City, 4, 6:30, and 10 p.m. The last replaces the midnight mass. The 6:30 mass will have a children’s pageant. There’ll be Christmas carols at 9:30 p.m. For more, call (772) 286-4590.
The Copeland Christmas 6 to 9 p.m. nightly at 1440 S.E. 25th Lane, Palm City. Weather permitting. 30,000-light synchronized show, and home tour until Christmas. Facebook page is named “Copeland Christmas.”
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