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PALM CITY — The 22-foot steel beam stands erect on a pedestal aimed slightly north by northeast. Toward New York City. Toward the World Trade Center. About 100 gathered on Flag Day, Saturday, June 14 to help dedicate the World Trade Center 9/11 Memorial at the Cummings Library. “I’m grateful,” Palm City resident Gerard Somerville said after the ceremonies. “It kicks up a lot of memories.” Somerville was a captain in the Fire Department City of New York in 2001. He was among the first responders to the infamous terrorist attack on Sept. 11 that year, and he spent eight months helping to find those killed in it. He said the Peter & Julie Cummings Library, 2551 Matheson Ave., is a fitting place for a memorial. Representative Patrick Murphy, Jupiter, was among the speakers at the dedication. “Today we remember those we lost that day, and how our nation rallied together after the attack,” Murphy said. Joe Ferrara, chief of the Martin County Fire Rescue, said he was in a firefighters’ meeting when word of the terrorist attack came. He said the group turned on news coverage of the event and visibly went through stages of grief together. “We must never forget the heroism of that day,” he told dedication attendees.
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Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer Hoss Wiggins, Martin County Fire Rescue battalion chief embraced Maria Chrostowski following the dedication of the World Trade Center 9/11 Memorial at the Cummings Library Saturday, June 14. Chrostowski’s husband, Dennis, was a first responder in New York City and died here in 2013 of Sept. 11 attack injuries.
TREASURE COAST — Ken Pruitt, St. Lucie County Property Appraiser, puts it simply. “The real estate market has definitely made a comeback on the Treasure Coast,” he said. This month the state’s property appraisers are getting reports ready for taxing bodies, such as school boards and county commissions. Pruitt and Laurel Kelly, Martin’s Property Appraiser, are both reporting better than 2 percent rises in their counties’ taxable values. St. Lucie’s taxable property value increased 2.5 percent since last year. Martin was very close. “(Property values) are up by 2.4 percent from last year,” Kelly said. “This is the second year in the row that the county’s taxable value has increased.” In 2012, Kelly reported that Martin’s taxable value was about $16.9 billion. Last year she figured it at about $17.1 billion. A slight increase — about .88 percent — but an increase. “This is the first year we’ve seen an increase since 2007,” Kelly
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Staff photo by Patrick McCallister The Martin County Public Transit’s Treasure Coast Connector awaits riders at the Walmart on U.S. Highway 1 in Port St. Lucie. The bus runs an 11-mile route along Federal Highway with 11 stops, often with few or no riders. multiple-trip passes, I could do it for $2.50. I get to read my daily newspaper, listen to NPR’s Morning Edition on my phone, and read a book or two on the way. That’s a pretty good deal. So, why are the buses empty? One reason, Mahan said, is because there are not a lot of people using public transit to get to jobs. “We did find out that only 30 percent of our users are going to work,” Mahan said. “The working community is not our base.” There are a few reasons for that, she said. One is the number of
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Another problem, Mahan said, is “headway” — the time a rider can end up waiting for a bus. “Right now the headway on the Treasure Coast Connector is 60 minutes,” she said. “Ideally you’d have a 30- to 45-minute headway.” Then there’s branding. Martin County has white buses with blue lettering, “Martin County Public Transit.” The bus-stop signs are infrequent and easy to miss, too. In other words, the public transit is largely invisible to potential users. “We’re looking at branding,” Mahan said. For this fiscal year, the county budgeted about $576,000 for public transit. Most of that is from the general budget. The county covers about 38 percent of the transit costs, Mahan said. She said the federal and state governments cover about 58 percent. Last fiscal year, the federal government gave Martin nearly $480,000 to help it run public buses. The state kicked in another $234,000. In July, Mahan will present the commission with a transportation development plan. She said Martin needs five things to get more people boarding buses: more routes, more and more attractive
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TREASURE COAST — June is the American Humane Association’s Adopt-A-Cat Month. Folks will have an opportunity to celebrate it at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library on Saturday, June 28. Jayme Uteschill, community events manager at the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast, said there’s a reason for June being Adopt-A-Cat Month. “(Summer is) basically what we refer to around here as ‘kitten season,’” she said. “The summer — we have so many kittens here all the time.” Cats are polyestrous in Florida’s subtropical climate, but still tend to have more intense estrous cycle as days lengthen. In other words, summer is kitten season. The Humane Society of the Trea-
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MEMORIAL from page 1 Construction of the monument was a joint effort between Martin County and the United States of America 911 First Responders, an unincorporated civic group formed to provide fellowship for Fire Department City of New York, New York Police Department and other agencies’ first responders to the Sept. 11 attacks now living on the Treasure Coast. Somerville is a member. Dennis McKenna, Stuart, co-founded the group. Among other projects, USA 911 First Responders helped Martin County and the city of Port St. Lucie obtain four large pieces of steel from the World Trade Center. McKenna and the county looked at a couple places in Palm City to place the 2.75-ton beam before deciding on the library. In a previous interview, McKenna said one reason for the library is because it has large conference rooms available to host annual educational events on Sept. 11. He said the steel beam has awaited a home since 2011. “Today marks the end of a long journey and a long mission,” McKenna told the audience. Murphy presented the monument plaque to McKenna and the
Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer Local officials take part in the ribbon cutting ceremony dedicating the large piece of steel behind them from the World Trade Center debris at the Cummings Library Saturday, June 14 in Palm City. audience. It’ll be affixed to the pedestal. It reads: “In honor of the heroes and in memory of the victims of the World Trade Center
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PALM CITY — On a Saturday morning, Emily MacMullen steps up to plate at Lance Cpl. Justin Wilson Memorial Park. Tori Heine spins up a fast one for her. With arm muscles that’d make some tennis players envious, the 11-year-old lefty swings the Easton bat with a big smile on her face. Tori, who’s also 11 and has equally impressive muscles, readies the next throw even as the last ball sails past her. The Palm City girls are in the Jensen Beach Wildcats softball team. The team is part of the Treasure Coast Athletic Association’s Xtreme Fastpitch, a division of Babe Ruth Softball. It’s been around for about 15 years, and takes players from 8 to 18. “This is my third year,” Tori said before the practice. “I love the game. I love to play. It’s very exciting.” Tori said that the team, led by Mike Cusimano, doesn’t make
Staff photo by Patrick McCallister Palm City’s Emily MacMullen, 11, winds up for a fast one at Lance Cpl. Justin Wilson Memorial Park. She’s on the Jensen Beach Wildcats. The team is part of the Treasure Coast Athletic Association’s Xtreme Fastpitch, a division of Babe Ruth Softball. Registration is open for its fall recreational season, which starts on Aug. 25.
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See WILDCATS page 8 Palm City’s Emily MacMullen, 11, catches some practice time at Lance Cpl. Justin Wilson Memorial Park. She’s on the Jensen Beach Wildcats. The team is part of the Treasure Coast Athletic Association’s Xtreme Fastpitch, a division of Babe Ruth Softball. Registration is open for its fall recreational season, which starts on Aug. 25.
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PALM CITY — Maria Fernandez is only in her 20s, but the young woman already has made a difference. A personal trainer at Anytime Fitness and the Martin Health System’s Health and Fitness Center, both in Palm City, she is a student and foster mom to three children under the age of 5. She seems to be the only one not fazed by a head-spinning schedule. “I was initially interested in physical therapy,” she said. “I studied exercise science for my bachelor’s degree and was close to graduating when I decided I didn’t want to do physical therapy. I finished my degree, began working as a personal trainer, and started working toward becoming a physician assistant.” That involved returning to school to take necessary science
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MARTIN COUNTY — The Martin County Healthy Start Coalition (Healthy Start) is pleased to announce the cast for the fourth annual “Dancing with the Martin Stars.” This signature fundraiser for Healthy Start pairs well-known members of the community with professional dance instructors who will train with them on a dance routine that will be performed in front of a sold-out crowd at StartStuck Theatre on Sept. 13. Revealing the “Dancing with the Martin Stars” cast is always a highly anticipated announcement. “We received a number of impressive applications from the community and have selected a dynamic cast,” said Martin County Healthy Start Coalition executive director Scott Berry. The female stars include Rachel Terlizzi, coordinator of Community Health Improvement for Martin Health Systems; Patty Morris, District Teacher of the Year for the Martin County School Dis-
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STARS from page 15 the funds raised have been used to pay for services and programs offered by Healthy Start such as prenatal care, ultrasounds, lab testing and specialized medical care for high-risk mothers. For more information, contact Aubrey Campbell at (772) 4632888, Ext. 144 or acampbell@ mchealthystart.org. Martin County Healthy Start Coalition is a community-based
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still available and every dollar will go to Wounded Warriors of South Florida. Make sure to like them on Facebook and check out all the photos from last years’ event at www.facebook.com/TreasureCoastBonitoBlast. Registration forms are on hand at local businesses and all the details and information to register are on the website at www.TreasureCoastBonitoBlast.com, send an email to TCBonitoBlast@gmail. com or call (772) 919-5577.
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. For more information, call (772) 463-2888 or visit www.mchealthystart.org. fax or email completed forms to (772) 419-4096 or splash@sailfishsplash.com. Check-in begins at 10 a.m. Friday, June 20 at Sailfish Splash Waterpark; the lesson will begin shortly thereafter.
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St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Thrift Store’s BonanzaClothing will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Two items for $1. The church and store are at 5150 S.E. Railway Ave, Stuart, near the corner of S.E. Cove Road and Federal Highway.
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Music and Motion will be at the Donohue Room at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library from 11 to 11:45 a.m. The musical program gives young children fun exercise for motor development. The library is at 2551 Matheson Ave., Palm City. The phone is (772) 2211403.
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Ballads of America featuring Don Meritt and Annette Moreau performing the greatest patriotic songs ever written will be from 11 a.m. to noon at the Blake Library, 2351 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart. For more, call (772) 221-1403 or visit www.library.martin.fl.us. Bravo Broadway will be from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library. There’ll be live performances of songs from “West Side Story,” “Phantom of the Opera,” “Les Miserables,” “Man of La Mancha,” “Evita,” “South Pacific,” and others. The library is at S.W. 2551 Matheson Ave., Palm City. For more, call Donna Weiler at (772) 288-5400, ext. 8284.
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Third annual Boys & Girls Club of Martin County Retro Game Show Night will be from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at the StarStruck Theatre, 2101 S. Kanner Highway, Stuart. Price is $50 a person. For more, visit www.bgcmartin.org. Grease presented by the Martin County High School Fine Arts Department will at The Wanda H. Yarboro Performing Arts Center, Martin County High School, 2801 S. Kanner Highway, Stuart, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $5 for students and seniors. There will be no advance
Sunday, June 22 Grease presented by the Martin County High School Fine Arts Department will at The Wanda H. Yarboro Performing Arts Center, Martin County High School, 2801 S. Kanner Highway, Stuart, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $5 for students and seniors. There will be no advance sales. For more, call the box office at (772) 219-1800, ext. 282.
Monday, June 23 Martin County Parks & Recreation summer camps get started and continue until Friday, Aug. 8. They’re at two locations, 8980 Olympus St., Hobe Sound, and Langford Park, 2369 N.E. Dixie Highway, Jensen Beach. Both are open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays. Registration is $5 and the fee is $75 a week for county residents. Parents must provide bottled water and food for snacks and lunch. Register at www.martin.fl.us, or at the administrative office, 2401 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart. For more information on the Hobe Sound camp, contact Dave Gladding at (772) 221-1430. For more information on the Jensen Beach camp, contact Lauren Mihalik at (772) 334-1954. Naturalist Charles Boning will be hosted by Martin County Master Gardeners at Blake Library, 2351 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart. He’ll speak at 6 p.m. For more, call (772) 288-5654.
Tuesday, June 24 Story Time for 3- to 5-yearolds will be from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library. The library is at 2551 Matheson Ave., Palm City. The phone is (772) 221-1403.
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On Saturday, June 21, the third Annual Retro Game Show Night to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Treasure Coast’s premier theatre, Star Struck Performing Arts Center and Theatre in Stuart. Tickets are $50 a person, which include hors d’oeuvres from Tijuana Flats and Mac N Cheese 101 and an open bar from Treasure Coast’s own Sailfish Brewery, Crush Wine Bar & Tall Tail Cocktails. Tickets can be purchased by calling Juliet at (772) 932-1374 or by sending her an email at jciaravino@bgcmar-
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Wednesday, June 25 Breakfast with Benefits with speaker Vicki Davis, Martin County’s Supervisor of Elections, will be from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Piper’s Landing Yacht and Country Club, 6160 SW Thistle Terrace, Palm City. The Palm City Chamber of Commerce event is sponsored by Copperleaf Wealth Management. The cost is $20 for chamber members and $25 for non-members. The chamber’s phone is (772) 221-1403. Martin County Republican Party Social with speaker Dan Peterson, executive director of the American Coalition for Property Rights, will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Twisted Tuna Restaurant 4290 S.E. Salerno Road, Stuart. Make reservations by calling (772) 285-7447.
Thursday, June 26 Story Time for the 12- to 36-month-olds will be at the
Loggerhead Marinelife Center will be at the Blake Library to teach children about sea turtles and marine conservation with a hands-on program including artifacts. The program will be from 11 a.m. to noon. The library is at 2351 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart. For more, call (772) 221-1403 or visit www.library.martin.fl.us.
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Senior Social Happy Hour, featuring vocalist John Valan, will be at 5 p.m. at the Kane Center, 900 S.E. Salerno Road, Stuart. Tickets are $6 to $10. For more, call (772) 223-7807, or visit www. kanecenter.org.
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Teen Café will be at the Peter & Julie Cumming Library’s idea lab from 6 to 7 p.m. Food and drinks will be served, along with some craft projects. The program is for those sixth to 12th grades. The library is at 2551 Matheson Ave., Palm City. The phone is (772) 2211403.
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STUART — American master jeweler and gemologist Terry Rieger sells hand-crafted custom masterpieces out of an unassuming Stuart storefront. Upon entering Diamonds by Terry, located along Dixie Highway in the Country Club Plaza, customers are instantly transported to a world of Old English splendor, where authentic high tea is served in antique china and jewels twinkle from glass cases. It’s conservative to say that buying from Terry isn’t a typical shopping trip – it’s a memorable experience. The married mother of two moved to Port St. Lucie 20 years ago and opened her Stuart shop shortly after. The Renaissance woman designs one-of-a-kind pieces without the aid of computer programming and can sketch a blue print of a design in less than 10 minutes, she said. Her designs include traditional jewelry staples from engagement rings, pendants and bracelets with precious gems to diamond encrusted animal and sea life. In her lifetime, Terry estimates she’s made more than a million pieces. Her store includes 4,126 pieces which range in price from $200 to $750,000. “It’s a wide range. There’s something for everybody,” Terry said. “Each client gets a totally differ-
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Nicole Rodriguez/Staff Writer The tea room in Diamonds by Terry. Guests can sip English high tea from authentic antique china and dine on homemade lunch and dinner. Terry boasts over 30 different teas at her shop.
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Friday, June 20 Acoustic Vocalist Bob Swinton at Fresh Catch Seafood Grill. 6 p.m.-close. 1411 S.E. Indian St., Stuart. For more information, call (772) 286-6711. International Fridays at Club 7One5 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Ladies in free and drink free all night. DJ plays Latin dancehall, reggaetone, Top 40 and more. 715 North U.S. 1, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 692-9914. Live music at Wahoo’s Riverhouse. 4-7 p.m. 915 N.W. Flagler Drive, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 692-2243. Live music at Wahoo’s Riverhouse. 8-11 p.m. 915 N.W. Flagler Drive, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 692-2243. Bowl your Brains out Blazer at Jensen Beach Bowl. 8 p.m. to midnight. All you can bowl $11 per person. Black light bowling, everything glows in the dark, disco lights, music and fog. 2303
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Fred and Terry Rieger insisted she craft the eggs in gold. The rest is history. “When I handed it to him, he said, ‘Oh my God, this is wonderful. You have such talent. Let me buy you tools and send you to school,’” Terry said. “He bugged me for six months.” After much convincing on the jeweler’s part, Terry obliged and accepted the tools. She became the first and only student ever tutored by famed Russian jeweler Constance Osmanski and, for the next 12 years, commuted back and forth from the U.S. to London’s famed diamond quarter, Hatton Garden, where she studied. During her studies, Terry learned jewelry repair and how to cast, a process of making jewelry pieces that involves the pouring of liquid alloy into a mold.
Nicole Rodriguez/Staff Writer A case of dazzling jewels from Terry’s Iced Sherbert line of precious stones, including topaz, amethyst and peridot. “All of these things were never done by a woman ... the equipment was made for a man. The security equipment and the gloves were way too big for me,” said the trailblazer, who was once burned and had to have gold removed from her chest. “It was during the time the movie ‘Goldfinger’ was released,” Terry said of the accident which occurred in 1971. “The doctor was humming the theme song as he removed the gold.” Terry said the most rewarding
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“Even at an early age, I felt the sense of community with the company. The theater world is a community of people where everyone nurtures each other. That feeling has stayed with me. I am interested in having a theater where a company of actors would feel at home and create things they couldn’t create anywhere else on the Treasure Coast.” Ed Wilhelms of community with the company. The theater world is a community of people where everyone nurtures each other. That feeling has stayed with me. I am interested in having a theater where a company of actors would feel at home and create things they couldn’t create anywhere else on the Treasure Coast.” A.C.T. Studio Theatre will present David Mamet’s “Speedthe-Plow from June 20-28 at the Studio Theatre, 2399 S.E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $24 and seating is limited. For tickets, call (772) 777-1596 or visit the website, www.americanclassicstheatre.com, for a description of the entire season. “Speed-the-Plow” contains adult language.
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STUART — The Martin County theater scene has just gotten more interesting. Ed Wilhelms, an actor and director, has announced that the new A.C.T. Studio Theatre will offer contemporary plays at the Study Theatre, located in Cedar Pointe Plaza in Stuart. The first production is David Mamet’s “Speed-the-Plow,” from June 2028. Wilhelms, who has appeared off-Broadway and in regional theaters, moved to Florida three years ago. He said that the choice of “Speed-the-Plow,” a satire about Hollywood, is a natural first show for the new venture, which stars Stuart Mohr, Jack Brenner and Denise Brodie. “I picked it because I’m a big fan of David Mamet,” he said. “This kind of thought-provoking theater is really the next step in theater, and I know Stuart is ready for it to come here,” he said. “‘Speed-the-Plow’ is a show that will get audiences thinking, but still entertain them.” The new studio theater seats 37. Wilhelms has looked for plays that are suitable to a small space. He has selected “Nebuchadnezzar” by Don Nigro, “The Exercise” by Lewis John Carlino, “Walter Cronkite is Dead” by Joe Colarco, “Slowgirl” by Greg Pierce and “Summer Comes Late,” by Michael Wilmot. The Wilmot play will have its American premiere at the studio theater. “These are all interesting plays, ideal for an intimate black box theater,” Wilhelms said. “‘Nebuchadnezzar’ got my attention as I was reading it. It was so complex and fascinating. I felt compelled to do it. ‘The Exercise’ was suggested to me. It’s ideal for a bare stage, with two people who used to be lovers rehearsing a scene. “‘Walter Cronkite’ is very funny and touching. ‘Slow Girl’ is a larger play with a bit of a set. It touches on the very correct theme of teen bullying. ‘Summer Comes Late’ is a comedy by a Canadian, and I was asked to do the play. It’s nice to be able to produce it for the first time in America. Wilhelms has an extensive background in summer stock ad regional theater, and that background is part of what propelled him to this new venture. “When I started in the theater as a teen, I was in summer stock on Long Island,” he said. “Even at an early age, I felt the sense
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Free Lunch at Noon! *Offer expires 7/25/2014, 1(one) $50 deposit per person. To receive the $50, you must open a new Free Interest Checking or Savings Account with a Direct Deposit of the entire amount from a Payroll, Social Security, and/or Pension. Existing Trustco Bank Free Interest Checking Account customers are eligible for promotion, if they switch Direct Deposit of the entire amount from a Payroll, Social Security, and/or Pension from another Financial Institution or begin a new Direct Deposit. Once Direct Deposit is verified, Trustco Bank will deposit $50 into your Free Interest Checking or Savings Account within 4(four) weeks. Direct Deposit must be completed within 45 days of account opening for new Free Interest Checking and Savings Accounts or for existing Free Interest Checking and Savings Account customers 45 days from 7/25/2014 (promotion end.) Minimum for a Direct Deposit is $100. Available only at the Stuart Trustco Bank, 951 South Federal Highway (US1), Stuart, FL 34994, minimum to open a new Free Interest Checking or Savings Account is $50. **NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited by law and outside the state of FL. Subject to all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances. Open to legal residents of FL, age 18 and older at time of entry. Contest begins at 9:00 AM ET on 6/25/2014 and ends at 5:59 PM ET on 7/25/2014. To enter to win the Cruise Vacation, stop into the Stuart Trustco Bank, 951 South Federal Highway (US1), Stuart, FL 34994 and open a new Free Interest Checking or Savings Account with Direct Deposit and be automatically entered. Minimum for a Direct Deposit is $100. You may also enter to win by filling out contest ticket available at the Stuart Trustco Bank, 951 South Federal Highway (US1), Stuart, FL 34994. 1(one) entry per customer. Odds of winning based on total number of entries. There will be 1(one) winner total. Winner responsible for any and all applicable taxes. ***CD=Certificate of Deposit. Offer expires 7/25/2014and is available only at the Stuart Trustco Bank, 951 South Federal Highway (US1), Stuart, FL 34994. Special only available for new CDs with a Free Interest Checking Account with a Direct Deposit of the entire amount from a Payroll, Social Security, and/or Pension. $5,000,000 maximum branch total at the Stuart Trustco Bank, 951 South Federal Highway (US1), Stuart, FL 34994. Please see your Branch Manager for current CD terms and conditions, minimum to open a new CD is $500. Substantial penalty for early withdrawal. 1 No application fee = $299 value. Valid for any Purchase, New Construction, or Building Application reviewed by 7/25/2014, and is only available at the Stuart Trustco Bank, 951 South Federal Highway (US1), Stuart, FL 34994. Not valid to refinance existing Trustco Bank Mortgages. Please see Branch Manager for current rates and conditions. 2 While supplies last. Please note: We reserve the right to alter and/or withdraw these products or certain features thereof without prior notification.
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