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MARTIN COUNTY — Chairwoman Anne Scott got a heavy duty at the last regular meeting of the County Commission on Tuesday, Feb. 9. Her fellow commissioners unanimously adopted an impromptu motion for her to call Gov. Rick Scott and tell him to declare a state of emergency for Martin County. Unseasonably heavy rainfall has the Army Corps of Engineers again releasing large amounts of nitrogen and phosphorous-heavy water from Lake Okeechobee into the St. Lucie and Calooshatchee rivers. The commissioner and governor share a name, but aren’t related. However, Florida’s First Lady’s name happens to be Ann. The Martin chairwoman is certain the governor will take her call when told, “Anne Scott is on the line.” Shortly after the meeting the commission directed Scott to call the governor, he appealed to the corps to divert more water from Lake Okeechobee southward, rather than dumping it into the St. Lucie River via the C-44, which lets out at the southern end of Palm City. Commissioner Scott said she appreciated the governor’s gesture. She added that Martin County shouldn’t have to go asking for a state of emergency — the state should already be on it.
Anne Scott “I mean part of the problem with this situation is — if we were on fire it would be easier to get everyone’s attention, but we’re not on fire,” she said. When Central Florida had its 1998 firestorm, the state and federal governments sprang into action. Among other things, President Bill Clinton flew into Daytona Beach International Airport to meet with firefighters who traveled from all over the country to help battle the blazes. The chairwoman said there seems to be only one reason why getting water flowing southward has been a herculean task. “This has implications to the
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Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer Miss Martin County Fair participant Michelle Schulman, of Palm City, is asked the pressing questions by event emcee James Stedham, also of Palm City, during the opening night festivities of the annual Martin County Fair Friday, Feb. 5 in Stuart. Schulman went on to be in the top five finalists.
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TREASURE COAST — Leonard Villafranco has entered a now four-man race to fill the position F. Shields McManus is vacating. “It’s time to do it,” Villafranco said. “I’ve been (practicing law) for a long time.” The election is for the state’s 19th Judicial Circuit Group 6. The elections are non-partisan, and judicial candidates cannot discuss how they might rule in particular cases, or even in hypothetical ones. That’s to ensure judicial impartiality to future litigants. “No, we cannot talk about specific issues,” Villafranco said. “Our job as a judge is to apply the law based on the facts as presented.” What they can discuss is their experience and general motifs about what they’d like to do to improve the court system. Villafranco said experience is some-
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File photo by Patrick McCallister Palm City’s Jerry Kyckelhahn is the organizer of the Chasing Caterpillars Triathlon at Sailfish Splash Waterpark, Stuart, on Sunday, Feb. 21, and an associate organizer for the Marathon of the Treasure Coast, which will have events on March 5 and 6 starting from Stuart’s Memorial Park. Kyckelhahn is a former heavy smoker and confessed couch potato turned late-life triathlete and sports author. He claims that virtually anyone can become a triathlete if they’re willing to work for it. Triathlon is a swimming-pool based triathlon,” he told Your Voice News & Views. “It’s the only swimming-pool based one for adults in the area.” Most Florida triathlons do
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TREASURE COAST — U.S. Representative Patrick E. Murphy (FL-18) applauded the Administration’s request for emergency funding to combat the Zika virus: “With new cases of Zika continuing to be reported in Florida, Puerto Rico, and across Central and South America, proactive action is needed, with the first step being emergency funding. While I hope Congress immediately acts to provide the resources to implement the Administration’s prevention and response strategy, I am proud to support legislation that will allow our federal agencies to get to work right away by allowing all remaining Ebola funds to be used for Zika efforts. I look forward to working closely with federal, state, and local officials to make sure we have the resources in place to respond strongly and quickly as the situation continues to evolve and hope that the Administration will ap-
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man of that run. He said Care Net Run has been growing fast. “We grew it from 40 to 180 registered runners,” he said. “Last year we took it from 180 to 270 registered runners.” They’re expecting more this year. Soricelli said there’s a simple reason why running and other sports are popular on the Treasure Coast. It’s relatively easy to train year round, and there’s those waist lines people want to narrow. “About three, almost four years ago, I was 60 pounds heavier,” he said. Soricelli got bad news from the doctors about his heart health, and he was getting pre-diabetic. His church was hosting a 5K health run, so he found a training schedule and started it. By the time he finished that run, Soricelli was hooked. Kyckelhahn said running is popular locally especially with older folks who’ve discovered it as an elixir of youth. He’s 70 and runs at least two miles a day. “The most important thing you
ing into the ocean. But, there’s another huge plus to using the county’s swimming pool at 931 S.E. Ruhnke St., Stuart, for the sprint-length triathlon. People will get to cheer triathletes during the event’s three stages: swimming, cycling and running. The cycling and running courses will take athletes past the park six times. Spectators who aren’t hoarse after cheering the swim can holler more encouragement to their favorite triathletes as they cycle and run. Chasing Caterpillars — named after Kyckelhahn’s book “Chasing Caterpillars: A Late Life Metamorphosis to Triathlete (and how you can do it!)” — benefits the Treasure Coast Down Syndrome Awareness Group. At press time, it has 132 registered triathletes. The capacity is 140. Local athletes will have to transition to hardcore run training right after the triathlon. The Marathon of the Treasure Coast events kick off with the Care Net Run for Life 5K at Memorial Park on Saturday, March 5. Al Soricelli, Tradition, is the chair-
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cation.” When Rieger was 8 years old, his mother Terry, the remarkable artisan behind Diamonds for Terry in Stuart, taught him how to carve wax for jewelry and cast. In 1986, when he was still just a teenager, Rieger founded his first jewelry business in Kendall, called Giovanni Fine Jewelry. Nine years later, he started Swiss Pre-Owned Inc. (SPO), a company that deals in high-grade refurbished watches. At that time, he says, previously owned reworked time pieces weren’t being done, and his company helped create that secondary market. The fascination with watches was formed when Rieger began studying the crime of counterfeiting. After a short while, he became so adept at identifying a watches authenticity, he was sought after by dealers to guarantee their products. SPO, still in operation today, wholesales refurbished Rolex style watches to mom-and-pop stores all over the country, allowing them to compete in the industry. Rieger’s entrepreneurial curiosity and drive did not stop there, however. In 1998, when Rieger was living in Tennessee, he built an add-on to his home and discovered a hitherto untapped
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PALM CITY — Artists for a Cause (A4AC), a national non-profit organization that improves communities through the arts, is pleased to announce the cast of the third annual Singing with the Stars event. This performance, competition and fundraiser will take place at StarStruck Theatre in Stuart on Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. After a competitive application and audition process, eight community Notables have been selected and paired with local professional star singers. Each duo has chosen a song, has begun practicing, and has launched their fundraising efforts in preparation for their performance on stage in front of a panel of judges. Professional singers include: Carla Holbrook, singer and musician who toured with Santana, soon to be seen in the title role of Gypsy at StarStruck.
Shelley Keelor, actress, entertainer and vocal teacher who has been touring in The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber with Terry Barber. Janine Landolina, who recently earned a perfect score in MC Healthy Start’s Dancing with the Martin Stars and has fronted several cover bands and has been involved in various musical and theatrical endeavors. Karin Leone, acclaimed singer and actress who has performed nationally and is soon to be seen onstage at StarStruck playing Mama Rose in Gypsy. The community Notable’s include: Norman Beebe, employment consultant at Gulfstream Goodwill Inc.; Lorna Day, owner of Ooo La La Catering in Stuart; Debbi Denning, Board of Directors member of Twisted Ribbons; Jennifer Fontaine, director of activities at The Lynnmore Assisted Living & Memory Care; Thomas Klersy, managing partner and owner of Leadsconnection, Inc.; Susan McAllister, retired teacher and resident of Mariner Sands Country Club; Donna
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Photo courtesy of Gale Baker Gamblers prepare for the world’s oldest floating craps game in the Barn Theatre’s production of ‘Guy and Dolls.”’The Frank Loesser musical will be presented March 4-20. Pictured (Rear) Paul Ivice, Marty Dillis, Rob Lastovica, Joe Moore, Don Brown, Scott Newman; (Front) Chris Mazzella rolling dice, Frank Lillo.
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MARTIN COUNTY — The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties is proud to announce ten winners of the Forever Arts & Culture Endowment Challenge. The Forever Arts & Culture Endowment Challenge provides $250,000 in grants from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Fund at the Community Foundation. Each organization below will receive a dollar for dollar matching grant of $25,000 to establish a permanent endowment fund at the Community Foundation: Center for Creative Education, Centre for the Arts at Mizner, Elliott Museum/Historical Society of Martin County, Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Loxahatchee River Historical Society, Palm Beach Symphony Society, Sandoway House Nature Center, The Arts Council, Inc., Young Singers of the Palm Beaches and the Zoological Society of the Palm Beaches Organizations were chosen based on institutional readiness,
financial stability, and fundraising maturity. “What really stood out about the winning applications were signs of a strong Board of Directors committed to long-term stability and planning for the future,” says Renee Constantino, Vice President of Community Investment at the Foundation. “The challenge helps us increase the conversation about the importance of endowment and continue building nonprofit capacity,” said Bradley Hurlburt, President & CEO at Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties. Endowments provide an annual income source and help build a stable financial future. With the Community Foundation, nonprofits benefit from the Foundation’s 43-year history of adhering to donors’ wishes of building longterm, revenue producing assets that will benefit the community forever. For more information on the Foundation or permanent endowment funds, please visit www. yourcommunityfoundation.org.
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wonderful songs, including “Guys and Dolls,” “The Oldest Established”, “I’ll Know”, “If I Were a Bell”, “Take Back Your Mink”, “Adelaide’s Lament”, “Luck Be a Lady”, and “Sit Down”, “You’re Rockin’ the Boat”. But what makes this show even more attractive is the Barn’s Theatre’s pledge to make its production more dynamic than any other past or future Treasure Coast productions. Its Director, Bryan Childe, has imbued this presentation with cinematic projections and special effects that will absolutely “wow” the audience. The co-stars are veteran actors Brian Pecci as Sky Masterson, Mary Murphy as Sarah Brown, Carlos Rivera Navas as Nathan, Marilyn Raymond as Miss Adelaide, Chris Mazzella as Benny, and David Claypoole as Nicely, Nicely. Other members of the large and talented cast are Paul Ivice, Don Brown, Marty Dillis, Joe Moore, Scott Newman, Frank Lillo, Rob Lastovica, Cameron Critchlow, Rachel Davis, Tom Farley, Jeanette Mazzella, Chelsea Greer, John Molinari, Danielle Karam, and Kendall-Rae Simpson. The production team includes Jeanette Mazzella, Producer, Kathleen Weaver, Stage Manager, Colby Dempsey, Musical Director,
‘Guys and Dolls’, ‘The Oldest Established’, ‘I’ll Know’, ‘If I Were a Bell’, ‘Take Back Your Mink’, ‘Adelaide’s Lament’, ‘Luck Be a Lady’, ‘Sit Down’, ‘You’re Rockin’ the Boat’. Danielle Karam, Choreographer, and Marsha Molinari, Costumer. Tickets are only $25 and are available Monday thru Fridays from noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Barn Theatre box office, 2400 S.E. Ocean Blvd, Stuart, Fl. Tickets can also be purchased by phone at 772-287-4884 or on the Barn’s website, www.barn-theatre.com. Student and group discounts are available.
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Gala features multi-talented star STUART — StarStruck Theatre is celebrating 16 years in Stuart with a big party. Actress and recording artist Vanessa Williams will headline a gala event March 3 in which Williams will perform, as will StarStruck’s young artists. Jennifer Jones, StarStuck’s co-founder and artistic director, will moderate a “Beyond the Stage” discussion with Williams and there will be a VIP “Meet and Greet” for sponsors. The goal of the event is to raise funds to establish a permanent home for Martin County youngsters to receive musical theater education. More than 500 young artists have left StarStruck prepared to enter some of the country’s most prestigious musical theater programs. Jones and her husband, Peter, are determined to see that StarStruck Theatre, a 501© (3) not-for profit corporation, has a permanent home and that Martin County has a children’s theater that remains for years to come. Vanessa Williams was invited to the gala by Marshay Williams, who works at StarStruck. She is no relation to Vanessa Williams. Marshay Williams met the performer when she appeared at the Kravis Center and later contacted her about the gala. “When she read about StarStruck and heard about our mission, she was on board,” Jennifer Jones said. “She was impressed by our bringing arts to children
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in the community and overwhelmed with what we’ve accomplished.” Williams has had a successful career on television, in films, on Broadway, and in the recording industry. She was nominated for an Emmy for her work in “Ugly Betty” and for a Tony for her work in Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods.” She has also received several Grammy nominations. The original plan for the gala was to have it attended only by sponsors. That plan quickly changed. “Patti Lambrecht came forward and exceeded the highest level of sponsorship,” Jennifer Jones said. “Now we are able to sell tickets that would have been much more expensive. Befitting our mission, if people purchase two tickets, they can get a third for a child 6-18. What better way to support our ideals and mission?” Guests will be treated to
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Palm City Green Market at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2655 SW Immanuel Drive, Palm City, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Commercial venders are $25 per booth. Not-for-profit venders free. For more, call Arthur at (772) 3453797, or email communitygreenmarket@gmail.com Write Club at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library will be 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The group gives youth to senior writers of any genre and purpose a monthly fellowship to read their work for other’s thoughts and critiques. The library is at 2551 S.W. Matheson Ave., Palm City. For more, call Carolyn Smith at (772) 463-2883. Martin County Student Debates at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library, hosted by the Center for Constitutional Values. It’ll be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The library is at 2551 S.W. Matheson Ave., Palm City. For more, call Susan Murphy at (772) 341-1577. Final day of the 57th annual Martin County Fair will be
noon to midnight. Events will include the Eggs Away contest. Children will attempt to create packaging that keeps eggs intact after dropping. That’ll be 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Science Center. The fairgrounds are at 2616 S.E. Dixie Highway, Stuart. More at www.martincountyfair.com. Kid’s Movies @ Your Library at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library 2 to 3:30 p.m. “Hotel Transylvania 2.” Hotel owner Dracula is concerned that his half-human grandson Dennis isn’t embracing his vampire heritage. He and his fellow ghouls put Dennis through a monster-in-training boot camp, but their efforts are complicated by the arrival of Dracula’s dad. The 2015 movie is rated PG.
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CALENDAR from page 29 Meadows Ave. 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Beer and wine specials after 8:30 p.m. Two-for-one specials on select drafts. For more, call (772) 781-1717, or visit www.VineandBarleyPalmCity. com
SUNDAY, FEB. 21 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) 233-0297, or visit www. stuartmainstreet.org.
February 27th & 28th 2016
Dave Scott and Rough Shots at Rock n’ RiverWalk on the Riverwalk Stage, 121 S.W. Flagler Ave., Stuart, will be 1 to 4 p.m. For more about the lineup, visit www.historicdowntownstuart.com/rockin-riverwalk. Drumming Circle will be 6 to 8 p.m. at Shepard Park, 600 S.W. Ocean Blvd, Stuart. This is a city-sponsored event held each week at Shepard Park. It is a small gathering of drummers. No amplified drums. For more, call Charles Eckhardt at (772) 288-5389.
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at the Charles and Rae Kane Center, 900 S.E. Salerno Road, Stuart, will be 10 to 11 a.m. Call Adrienne before attending at (772) 210-5151.
TUESDAY, FEB. 23 AARP Tax Aide preparation service will be at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library 10 a.m. to 2 pm. Clients need to have their Social Security cards and photo IDs along with all tax documents, such as W2s. The service is free. The library is at 2551 S.W. Matheson Ave., Palm City. For more, call Kathleen Bishop at (888) 227-7669. Preschool FUNdamentals for 3- to 5-year-olds at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The class uses manipulative toys to develop fine motor skills that promote literacy skills and kindergarten readiness. There’ll also be reading from the list of 101 wonderful books every child should hear before kindergarten. The library is at 2551 S.W. Matheson Ave., Palm City. For more, call Susan Hellenschmidt at (772) 288-2551.
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WEDNESDAY, FEB. 24 AARP Tax Aide preparation service will be at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library 10 a.m. to 2 pm. Clients need to have their Social Security cards and photo IDs along with all tax documents, such as W2s. The service is free. The library is at 2551 S.W. Matheson Ave., Palm City. For more, call Kathleen Bishop at (888) 227-7669. Story Time for 1- to 3-yearolds 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) 288-2551. 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) 288-2551. 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. Texas Holdem from 7 p.m. 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 visit www.VineandBarleyPalmCity.com
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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) 286-6711, or visit www.freshcatchstuart.com.
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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 Encomino at, (772) 2194908. Local Author Visit at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library’s children’s area 4 to 5 p.m. Meet Debra Alessandra, author of “The Magic of Roots and Stars: A Tale of Strength and Hope” as she shares the background of her work and reads her story aloud. A former Martin County educator and a passionate advocate for the wellbeing of children and families, Alessandra is happy to answer questions, offer suggestions, and discuss the needs of children who face the challenge of living with someone other than their biological parents. Take your child to hear the story of Amber, the seed pod who grows to make peace with her unexpected life. Signed copies of her book will be available. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Martin County Library System. She’ll read “A Simple Approach to a Complex Issue.” The library is at 2551 Matheson Ave., Palm City. The phone is (772) 288-2551.
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Apps by Month: Art at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library, 6 to 7 p.m. learn about Art Apps for both artists and art lovers in February’s Apps by Month idea lab program. Registration required. The library is at 2551 Matheson Ave., Palm City. The phone is (772) 288-2551. 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. Oyster Restoration on the Indian River, a discussion by Vincent Enconio, will be at Gilbert’s Bar House of Refuge, 301 Southeast MacArthur Blvd., Stuart. $15 per person. Register by calling (772) 225-1875 or emailing lgeary@elliottmuseum. org.
FRIDAY, FEB. 26 The Senior Wii Bowling League will meet from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library, 2551 S.W. Matheson Ave, Palm City. Cummings’ number is (772) 2882551.
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MARTIN COUNTY — The Florida Department of Education released school and district grades today. Since 1999, Florida has used school grades to communicate how well a school is performing relative to state standards. These preliminary informational baseline school and district grades reflect 2014 legislative changes, which became effective on February 9, 2016, and do not include learning gains since it is the first school year the Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) were administered. Most schools in the District maintained their letter grade from last year, while four elementary
schools and one middle school improved their school grade. Overall, the District earned an “A” grade and is tied for the third highest scoring school district in the State. “I am extremely proud of the tremendous accomplishments we have achieved over the past school year. Our teachers, staff and students are working diligently at every school,” said Superintendent Laurie J. Gaylord. “In prior years, school grades were based on a complex calculation of student performance, proficiency and many other factors. The current system reflects only proficiency,” she said. “We continue to employ best practices to educate all students for success with our vision for a dynamic system of excellence,” added Gaylord.
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GALA from page 28 a party that includes drinks and dinner in a theater dressed for the occasion. “There’s a funky, urban design unlike Stuart has seen before.” Jones said. “Stuart has never seen a party like this. Students will open the show and then Vanessa Williams will perform. The kids get to sing with her, as well. I’m going to do a 30-minute interview. It will be one of the highlights of my career. It’s going to be an extravagant, won-
STARS from page 22 Singing with the Stars is about more than the thrill and excitement of performing on stage in an effort to win the Best Performance Category. The community Notables are also competing for best fundraiser, which benefit non-profit Artists for a Cause and the programs the organization administers that help to improve the community through culture and the arts. As the event concludes, the scores of both categories are combined to determine the overall winner of the event. The cast gathered in December to meet one another and also to choose their duets under the direction of director Jennifer Jones and accompanist Peter Jones. The immediate chemistry of the group and energy in the room was palpable — although a sense of friendly competition hung in the air. “We have a very dynamic group of individuals performing this year and are excited to watch them showcase their talent while using their creativity to raise funds,” said A4AC Executive Director Terry Barber. “Singing with the Stars is our signature fundraising event with the proceeds helping our organization to continue to do what we do best — to use art as a catalyst to improve communities.” Sponsors include: Mr. Chain;
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