PALM CITY/TESORO
VOL. 1/ISSUE 19
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YOUR INDEPENDENT LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER
“No individual has made a greater contribution to what Martin County looks like and feels like than Maggy.” Commissioner Sarah Heard
FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2013
Everyone’s Irish this weekend None said it so elegantly as Confederate General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson: “Here comes those (expletive) green flags again.” ‘Tis time for a seisiún to brush
up on the lyrics to “The Fighting 69th.” The tune’s easy enough, same as for “Star of the County Down.” Grab shillelaghs, the Ancient Order of Hibernians in America is hosting its second annual Stuart St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival.
“The Irish culture has tremendously contributed to America today,” said Dennis McKenna, president of the Father Mychael Francis Judge chapter. “America is extremely proud of having
See ST. PAT’S page 9
Double aces
Preserving a legacy
Midway through the 2013 tennis campaign, Martin County positions itself for another playoff run
Park renamed after longtime friend of nature
By Patrick Bernadeau For Your Voice News & Views MARTIN COUNTY — The Martin County High School boys and girls tennis teams have a tough act to follow in 2013. One season ago, Martin County annihilated the competition on the court, as the Lady Tigers finished the year 16-1 while their male counterparts were undefeated with a record of 16-0. Each team took home district and regional titles before performing well at states; the Lady Tigers finished seventh at states while boys were an impressive third. Halfway through the 2013 campaign, the teams are proving they are up for an encore performance. Although both teams have dropped two matches, each team is well-positioned to make runs in the postseason. Although both teams have dropped two matches, each team is well positioned to make runs in the postseason. At the midway point of the season, both squads hold a 7-2 record at the time this story went to print. The teams will have hosted Olympic Heights High School on March 12 and Vero Beach High School
See TENNIS page 6
Charges pending
State ready to officially file against shooting suspect
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Comp and conversation
Revisions to county’s vision still under discussion 6
Water talks
Pros and cons of hooking up
Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer Martin County High School sophomore Stephanie Pompa of Palm City returns a volley during a match Thursday, March 7 in Stuart against St. Edwards Academy. The Lady Tigers have just three more matches before district play begins.
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Hometown performer returns Palm City woman sings opera at Lyric
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