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Fast pitch, slow slide Ashley Gamacher, 13, of Palm City lays a tag on her opponent during the season opener of the Martin County Girl’s Fastpitch league at Halaptiokee Park in Stuart Saturday, Feb. 15.

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Turnpike toll troubles By Patrick McCallister For Your Voice News & Views Beverly Knapp wasn’t having a good week, and the Florida Turnpike made it worse. Her 13-yearold son had been hospitalized for a few days. On Saturday, April 28, last year, he was going home after a few days of in-patient care. “I wasn’t even attempting to get on the turnpike, but was going to the hospital,” Knapp said. “I took

the wrong turn. Where I ended up at was the turnpike, so I got on the turnpike.” And paid too much for a short trip. “I got on in Palm City, and got off in Fort Pierce,” she said. “I didn’t have a (SunPass) and I didn’t get (an entry ticket). When I got to Fort Pierce, I told them where I got on, and they told me $9 or so. I paid at the booth. That’s what she told me I had to pay for not having the ticket.” Knapp paid the too-high charge, because either the tollbooth attendant told her, or she assumed, that the Florida Highway Patrol would respond if she didn’t. Knapp can’t remember if the attendant said or implied that law

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How do they do it? Teen recognized for achievements at Boys & Girls Club Youth of Year ceremony By Sydney Sabol For Your Voice News & Views By the age of 18, most people are lucky to have a few accomplishments under their belt, but for the members of the Boys & Girls Clubs, it may be a different story. The Boys & Girls Club is an organization dedicated to helping children reach their full potential and become model citizens. Every year, the Martin County branch of this organization picks one participant from each other five clubs in Martin County to participate in the Youth of the Year competition. This compe-

tition is to raise recognition for kids between the ages of 14 to 18 who have not only dedicated their time to the community, but have also accomplished many wonderful things like having more than 100 community service hours at a young age. This year, the honor was effortlessly bestowed upon five girls: Bria Anderson (East Stuart branch), Coleen Chan (Hobe Sound branch), Bridget Duignan (Port Salerno branch), Kadesha Singleton (Indiantown branch), and Lovely Davilmar, a 17-yearold from the Palm City branch. Lovely attends Clark Advanced Learning Center as a junior, and a dual enrollment student at Indian River State College. She has many big goals for herself, such as graduating with her high school diploma, Associate of Arts, Associate of Science in Nursing, and Associate in Busi-

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tickets for one simple reason, Rodriguez-Miller said. “The vast majority of our customers use SunPass,” she said. “Right now we have a participation with SunPass at about 80 percent.” SunPass transponders cost $4.99 to $25. Users pay slightly lowered tolls. The transponders are free to people with certain disabilities. The Florida Department of Transportation isn’t the toll collectors’ employer. Faneuil of Hampton, Va., is. They can’t adjust tolls. “Since (Raits) felt she was being asked to pay more that she owed and we do not leave it up to the discretion of toll collector to adjust the toll amount the customer should pay, our policy is for the collector to give the customer the contact information for the regional toll office,” Rodriguez-Miller said in an e-mail response to queries. The company employs about 2,000 toll collectors among several states. According to the company’s website, it’s the largest private toll-collection company in the United States. The company didn’t respond to requests for an interview by press time. Knapp said she’s certain that the toll collector she encountered didn’t offer a phone number to call for an adjustment to her high toll last year. “It didn’t matter to the lady,” Knapp said. “It was a matter of that’s her job, and that’s what she was going to do. Me paying the just amount wasn’t a concern.” Rodriguez-Miller said if turnpike drivers have already overpaid, they can get refunds by calling the Florida Turnpike regional office at (407) 264-3700.

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Homecoming to the plate Lady Tiger legend leads the softball team as season gets under way By Patrick Bernadeau For Your Voice News & Views PALM CITY — The greatest Lady Tiger to ever grace a softball diamond has returned to lead the prowl. Following an appearance in the Florida High School Athletic Association regional playoffs in 2012, the Tigers begin the 2013 campaign with former Martin County High School softball star and Palm City native Jennifer Gladding entering her first year as coach. Gladding spent the last six years an assistant softball coach with the Florida Gators. The reason behind Gladding’s return is centered on the urge to come back to the place she has called home for most of her life. “I had been coaching at the University of Florida for the last six years, but I just decided it was time for a change,” Gladding said. “I was ready to come back to my home town, be close to family and start the next chapter of my life.” Gladding graduated from Martin County High School in 2000. As a freshman, Gladding collected a shutout victory in the state title game as she led the Lady Tigers to the 5A state championship in 1997. Gladding spent the first two years of her collegiate playing

The 2013 Martin County High School Varsity Softball team. days at the University of Arizona, where she made two appearances in the College World Series, winning a national championship in 2001. She completed her playing career at the University of Florida, where she set a number of career and single-season school records, including career opponent batting average, most strikeouts and best winning percentage in a single season.

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The greatest challenge Gladding faces in leading her ball club this season is re-acclimating herself with the nuances of high school level softball after spending more than a decade playing and coaching collegiately. “Trying to figure out the differences in coaching from college to high school has been the biggest challenge,” Gladding said. “The players are different. The skill

levels amongst the players are different, so the goal is to assimilate them all into one team.” In addition to the players, the Gladding is learning on the fly about her competition and the teams in the area. “I’m still trying to get to know the district and the strengths of the teams within the district,”

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The winner was chosen at a ceremony which took place on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the IRSC Chastain Campus in Stuart. The award went to Bria Anderson, a 17-year-old student from Jensen Beach High School. This was Bria’s second win, as she won the award in 2011 as well. Bria has been a part of the East Stuart Boys & Girls Club for 11 years and counting. Although she grew up without a father, she found comfort in the Boys & Girls Club. “The Boys & Girls Club was a safe haven that always stayed the same, and something that I could always look forward to every day after school.” From here, Bria will go on to compete at the state level. Although Lovely did not win, she plans to achieve her dream of becoming a neonatal nurse practitioner.

Allstarz, which is a fusion of hiphop and dance. “From the time she was growing, I knew she was going to be a leader,” Lovely’s mother, Macdalie Oumoithe, said proudly. Just this past year, she was nominated as the president of Keystone Club, a community service club run by the teams of the Boys & Girls Club. “As my primary role in Keystone club, I just keep the club informed and involved throughout the community for opportunities and connections for them.” Lovely stated. With all of her great achievements, it’s no surprise that this was Lovely’s second time being nominated for Youth of the Year, so when it came time to stand before the judges, she was confident and composed.

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Stuart dentist creates smiles, lessens anxiety By Shelley Koppel Staff writer

decay and gum disease is a lot easier than treating it. It’s also better for overall health. “It’s the simplest things,” he said. “Eat a nutritious diet with fruits, vegetables and adequate protein. Have lots of fluids. Our diets have way too much carbs, sugars and processed foods. “Spend enough time brushing and flossing. You need to spend three minutes brushing. See your dentist at least twice a year. Periodontal disease is so prevalent that a good many should see the dentist even more. We have a lot of avenues to treat periodontal disease, but what they do at home has a big influence on health.”

STUART — There is a grand piano in Dr. Michael Sohl’s dental office. It’s a player piano that plays music to soothe the most anxious of patients. Occasionally, a patient will sit down at the piano, hit the keys and sing. “We try to do everything we can to make patients relax,” Dr. Sohl said. “It is well-documented that relaxed patients are easier to treat and those who are relaxed tend to do much better. The anesthesia lasts longer and we are able to do more in an appointment.” That latter benefit is important because it means that patients make fewer visits to the dentist. It’s more efficient for everyone. Dr. Sohl and his team stress the importance of preventive care, but the office’s emphasis is on the placing and restoring of dental implants. “This is not your typical dentistry office,” Dr. Sohl said. “In most situations, the implant is done by one doctor and the restoration by another. From the patient’s point of view, (having it done at one office) simplifies things quite a lot.” Of course, Dr. Sohl reminds patients that preventing tooth

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Dr. Sohl said that dentistry has changed a great deal in his 30 years in practice. “There been an improvement in the material,” he said. “The bonding agents are really good at bonding porcelain to the teeth. The digital age happened. X-rays are digitally generated and we make digital impressions. That’s had a big impact on implant placement. When I started, there was no dental CT scan. It allows us to be precise in diagnosis, treatment, planning and placement of implants.” For those accustomed to old-fashioned dentures, implants are a great step forward. “Dentures are like a rotary phone,” he said. “The gums got sore and they moved around. The implants are ti-

tanium cylinders that are placed in the jawbone. You can do one tooth or a full set of teeth. They work because the body senses the bone is wounded and makes bone that traps the titanium the tooth is attached to. The implant foundation is secure.” Dr. Sohl also does cosmetic and restorative dentistry and he is as meticulous in the planning as in the execution. “The key thing is to evaluate the facial profile and nuances of the person to make sure the restoration fits the mouth,” he said. “The smile should look like theirs.” He also uses Botox and fillers, particularly for the creases that develop around the mouth. For Dr. Sohl, the practice of dentistry is still challenging. “In the almost 30 years I’ve been practicing, it gets more exciting every year. There are a lot of new things. Patients need to do homework. They should have a consultation, even to pick a dentist. They should be able to talk to the dentist and understand the services,” he said. Dr. Michael Sohl’s office is located at 853 S.E. Monterey Commons Blvd., Stuart. Call (772) 287-3010, visit the website at www.Dr.Sohl.com or send an email to MSOHL@Dr.Sohl.com.

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*PICTURES, PHOTOGRAPHS, FEATURES, COLORS DRAWINGS, FLOOR PLANS, SQUARE FOOTAGES AND SIZES ARE APPROXIMATE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY AND WILL VARY FROM THE HOME AS BUILT. ALL DRAWINGS ARE THE ARTIST’S CONCEPT. HOME AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION, INCLUDING VALUE, PRICING, INCLUDING FEATURES, TERMS AVAILABILITY AND AMENITIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND PRIOR SALE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE OR OBLIGATION. DUE TO D.R. HORTON, INC’S CONTINUAL BUILDING RESEARCH AND POSSIBILITY OF MATERIAL SHORTAGES, THERE MAY BE EXISTING OR FUTURE CHANGES MADE IN BUILDING PRODUCTS, MATERIALS, METHODS, OR DESIGNS USED IN OUR HOMES WHICH ARE NOT REFLECTED IN OUR MODELS. D.R. HORTON IS NOT INVOLVED WITH HE DRAWING AND,ISCOLORS NOT AFFILIATED YMCA AND DOES NOT REPRESENT STATEMENTS MADE BY YMCA.PURPOSES SEE OFFICIALS RULES COMPLETE DETAILS *PICTURES , PHOTOGRAPHS , FEATURES DRAWINGSWITH , FLOOR PLANS , SQUARE FOOTAGES AND ENDORSE SIZES AREANY APPROXIMATE FOR ILLUSTRATION ONLY AND WILLFOR VARY FROM THE HOME. AS BUILT. ALL DRAWINGS ARE THE ARTIST’S CONCEPT. HOME AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION, INCLUDING VALUE, PRICING, INCLUDING FEATURES, TERMS AVAILABILITY AND AMENITIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND PRIOR SALE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE OR OBLIGATION. DUE TO D.R. HORTON, INC’S CONTINUAL BUILDING RESEARCH AND POSSIBILITY OF MATERIAL SHORTAGES, THERE MAY BE EXISTING OR FUTURE CHANGES MADE IN BUILDING PRODUCTS, MATERIALS, METHODS, OR DESIGNS USED IN OUR HOMES WHICH ARE NOT REFLECTED IN OUR MODELS. D.R. HORTON IS NOT INVOLVED WITH HE DRAWING AND IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH YMCA AND DOES NOT REPRESENT ENDORSE ANY STATEMENTS MADE BY YMCA. SEE OFFICIALS RULES FOR COMPLETE DETAILS.

“It’s a way to get closer to the community,” Smith said. “People who wouldn’t normally rent a facility from the county seem to approach us. It’s kind of a per- *PICTURES, PHOTOGRAPHS, FEATURES, COLORS DRAWINGS, FLOOR PLANS, SQUARE FOOTAGES AND SIZES ARE APPROXIMATE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY AND WILL VARY FROM THE HOME AS BUILT. ALL DRAWINGS ARE THE ARTIST’S CONCEPT. HOME AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION, INCLUDING VALUE, PRICING, INCLUDING FEATURES, TERMS AVAILABILITY AND AMENITIES ARE SUBsonal place.” JECT TO CHANGE AND PRIOR SALE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE OR OBLIGATION. DUE TO D.R. HORTON, INC’S CONTINUAL BUILDING RESEARCH AND POSSIBILITY OF MATERIAL SHORTAGES, THERE The organization began as a MAY BE EXISTING OR FUTURE CHANGES MADE IN BUILDING PRODUCTS, MATERIALS, METHODS, OR DESIGNS USED IN OUR HOMES WHICH ARE NOT REFLECTED IN OUR MODELS. D.R. HORTON IS social club in 1949 and is fund- NOT INVOLVED WITH HE DRAWING AND IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH YMCA AND DOES NOT REPRESENT ENDORSE ANY STATEMENTS MADE BY YMCA. SEE OFFICIALS RULES FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. ed by facility rentals and small membership fees. It is staffed entirely by volunteers and any leftover funds at the end of the fiscal year are put into a scholarship fund that goes to all three Martin County public high schools. There are currently about 20 *P , , , , , members and the organization is .A ’ .H , , , , .D D.R. H ,I ’ , , , , . D.R. H looking to expand that number D YMCA YMCA. S . and its services on the 2-acre plot. “We want to start a community garden and we’re starting to *P , , , , , .A ’ .H , , , , .D D.R. H ,I ’ , clear out some of the exotics that , , , . D.R. H D YMCA YMCA. S . grow here,” Smith said. “We want to create a place where people in the community can plant and tend to their vegetables and flowers.” And just like the flora, after more than 60 years the Palm City Civic Organization is ready to bloom.

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A crown jewel in the area’s community chest is getting a fresh shine as a new group of officers at the Palm City Civic Organization reaches out to residents. The organization has long been a hidden treasure, with a 63-year-old classic meeting hall on 34th Street just off Cornell. The newly-elected board has a goal of expanding membership, its services and its public profile. “We’re kind of off the beaten path,” said treasurer Pauline Becker. “People who have lived here for years sometimes aren’t aware that we’re here.” The nonprofit organization makes its 1,500-square-foot facility available to private, civic, community and political groups for a fraction of the cost of comparable public facilities. “We set our rates based on what we really need to cover our operating costs,” said secretary Kathie Smith. “Anybody can rent it. We don’t discriminate against anyone.” The building is immaculately clean with shining Miami/Dade pine ceilings that belie the fact that they were installed during the Truman administration. Becker and Smith said the structure, with small kitchen facilities, was appropriate for a variety of group activities including weddings, christenings, showers, graduation parties, exercise, art and adult education classes, garden clubs, political, religious and conservation groups, card and bingo parties and rummage sales.

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Last year, Scripps Treasure Coast Newspaper columnist Eve Samples won “Best Overall” with her flawless footwork in the Argentine Tango, and Tom Hall with Seacoast Bank won “Overall Fundraiser” after raising more than $16,000. Dr. Ed Lippsich of Lippisch and Engebretsen Oral Surgery and Dental Implants impressed the crowd with the Samba and helped raise more than $12,000. “While it was definitely a big commitment of time, it was so worth it! It was very rewarding to be part of such a fun, well produced event while raising money for a really important purpose,” Lippisch said. In 2012, the event raised more than $45,000 and brought in a crowd of more than 400 people who became better connected to the mission of Martin County Healthy Start through the event. One hundred percent of the

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Dr. Ed Lippisch funds raised were used to pay for services and programs offered by Healthy Start such as prenatal care, ultrasounds, lab testing and specialized medical care for highrisk mothers. For more information, contact Aubrey Jones at (772) 463-2888, Ext. 144 or ajones@ mchealthystart.org. Martin County Healthy Start Coalition is a community-based 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that offers support and education to pregnant women and infants. Prenatal and infant health screenings, childbirth education, counseling services, and parenting education classes are available to families to ensure that all babies are born healthy. Connect with Martin County Healthy Start on Facebook at www.facebook. com/MCHealthyStart.

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Photo courtesy of 3 Redneck Tenors Blake Davidson, Matthew Lord and Alex Bumpas return to the Lyric Theatre in 3 Redneck Tenors: “Unplugged,” on March 2-3. The show, put together especially for Lyric audiences, features the classically trained singers in concert.

said that he put together this concert at the request of John Loesser, executive director of the Lyric. “It’s just us, a grand piano, violin and no mics,” Lord said. “I think we’ll be more casual when it starts out, and Billy Joe, Billy Bob and Billie Billie will have their mullets, but (by the end,) we’ll be wearing tails.” The show will be the best of

STUART — The boys are back in town and the Lyric’s got them. Three Redneck Tenors return to the Lyric, where they have performed several times, to present a special concert. It will be their first visit to Stuart in two years and they have a show that will only be presented to the Lyric’s audience. Matt Lord, founder of the group,

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We’re just flying out to Stuart to do this. It’s really for our audience at the Lyric and it’s not going anywhere else. I start back at Branson on March 12, getting the new company in.” Lord said that Lyric audiences have always been very honest about what they like and don’t like. “We’re out of Dallas, but audiences in Stuart think of it as their show,” he said. “I listen to them.” While the other shows have always had a storyline and elaborate sets and costumes, the music has always been the focus. That’s true for this show, as well. “It’s always been about the singing,” Lord said. “It’ll be funny and a lot more intimate. It will like a ‘Night at the Improv’ with a whole lot of music. There’ll be a lot less talking and a lot more music.” John Loesser is thrilled to have the group in Stuart. “We are excited to have the Rednecks back again,” he said. “This time, it’s unplugged and they’re doing what they do best, singing.” 3 Redneck Tenors: Unplugged, comes to the Lyric Theatre, 59 S.W. Flagler Ave., Stuart, on March 2-3. Performances are March 2 at 4 and 8 p.m. and March 3 at 3 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $40. Call the box office at (772) 286-7827 or order online at www. lyrictheatre.com. For more information about 3 Redneck Tenors, visit the website, www.3rednecktenors.com.

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the four Redneck Tenor shows, including Broadway and opera favorites and some things audiences have come to expect, like the greatest television theme songs. Lord promises some surprises, as well. Part of the impetus for this show came from a performance in Branson, Mo., when the power went out. “The audiences held up lights from the phones,” Lord said. “We all have operatic training. For the first 28 years of my career, I didn’t use microphones. We sang a cappella to flashlight. Classical training makes a difference, and I decided to go back to what I did for 28 years.” Lord has been busy with the show in Branson and with a new Redneck Tenor show he’s writing for 2014. “We’re never going to get serious, but it’s a little more virtuosic,” he said. The boys have been in Branson for awhile, and Lord is putting a show that will stay in Branson. Then the group hits the road for several months, starting in September. First, though, there’s a stop in Stuart. “The Lyric was one of the first theaters that took us,” Lord said. “We debuted the Broadway show at the Lyric. John is wonderful and he has been pushing for this (concert) for a couple of years.

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Creating Smiles ~ Changing Lives

Photo to come

Dr. Michael Sohl is “The Gold Standard” on the Treasure Coast

nO anxiEty • nO pain • nO StrESS

Imagine actually looking forward to a dental appointment. Imagine coming out of your dental visit relaxed and refreshed. Dr. Michael Sohl and his expert team have brought dentistry innovation and your comfort to a whole new level, providing gentle sleep for all implant, cosmetic, and general dentistry. From the simplest to the most sophisticated dental procedures. Performed with expertise, delivered with a deep commitment to personal attention and caring.

Are Dental Implants Right for You?

Now, you have more options. Implant-retained dentures are permanent, and they look, feel, and function like natural teeth. You can smile and eat without fear of slippage. You can go to sleep at night and wake up in the morning with your teeth in place.

all-on-Four/teeth in a DayTM

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Dr. Sohl is on the forefront of implant placement. He has a dental CAT scan unit on premises for computer guided implant placement protocols for Nobel Biocares All-on Four/Teeth in a DayTM procedures. All-on-Four/Teeth in a DayTM was developed to minimize the number of implants required to anchor a complete set of dentures. A full arch can be replaced with four implants in a single visit, as opposed to as many as eight implants and multiple office visits.

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