PALM CITY/TESORO
YourVoiceWeekly.com
“Molly’s favorite saying was, ‘God has a plan for me — I just wish he’d send a postcard.’” Deborah Sharkey
VOL. 1/ISSUE 46
YOUR INDEPENDENT LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2013
Park users asked for opinions Staff writer
pmccallister@YourVoiceWeekly.com
PALM CITY — Martin County is looking for people’s opinions about what to build at Charlie Leighton Park, 2701 S.W. Cornell Ave. “What we’re doing, we’re applying for a Florida Recreation Development Assistance Grant,” Nakeischea Smith, community development specialist, said. “We’re
issuing a community survey about what amenities (people) would like to see at Leighton Park.” The park beside the Palm City Bridge has boat ramps, a fishing pier, and ball fields, along with a community center. The county would like to know if folks want more boat parking, outdoor fitness stations, non-motorized boat launches, or picnic shelters. “We’re looking at putting in $80,000 from the (Communi-
ty Redevelopment Agency), and $80,000 from the grant, so we’re looking at $160,000,” Smith said. The survey is at martincountycra. com. Folks have until Monday, Sept. 23 to take the survey. It has an area for adding suggestions about park amenities not mentioned, such as playgrounds. “Not everything is set in stone,” Smith said, “We do take the time to read your feedback.”
‘The Children’s Hour’
Young woman a model of success Shelley Koppel Staff writer
skoppel@YourVoiceWeekly.com
PALM CITY – Alexandra Agro has always been in a hurry. The former Palm City resident graduated from Martin County High School and received an associate degree from Indian River State College in an accelerated program. “I was super-involved with school,” she said. “I was trying to get school done fast because I wanted to be a model. I always wanted to be a model, but I wanted a degree.” Today, the 21-year-old lives in New York City and until recently, a contestant on “America’s Next Top Model.” She is in the first competition to feature males as well as female models. “It’s crazy having guys on the show,” she said. “It’s fun being part of the first season. Instead of a lot of cat fights, it’s more about the guys and girls: who’s dating whom. I like having guys. It broke up the estrogen in the group. It was interesting to be in a house with guys for so long. I made friends, lifelong friends, with
PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID FORT PIERCE, FL PERMIT NO. 248
mostly everybody. It’s a relationship and a bond.” Model and entrepreneur Tyra Banks hosts the show, in which the eight men and eight women live under one roof and compete for the title and a prize package that will help the winner launch her-or his-career. For Agro, the competition is a means to an end. She majored in business marketing at IRSC. “You can only model for so long,” she said. “It’s about age 25. You have to brand yourself. I want to be more then a face. I have the background to create a bigger career.” The show was taped and is airing now, and voting is complete. Agro is in New York modeling and taking acting lessons. “I’m capitalizing on ‘America’s Next Top Model,’ she said.” New York is the fashion capital of
our country. I’m going to model as much as I can. It’s my prime time to do this, while the show is airing.” For Agro, appearing on the show is literally a dream come true. “It’s such an incredible experience,” she said. “I watched it when I was little. It’s surreal. I look up to Tyra Banks so much. She created a huge empire as a model. (On the show,) you get criticism and positive feedback. I got to do amazing things and go to amazing places, like Bali. It’s the most incredible place.
We Are Now
The Exclusive Dealer
• Pioneer •
a Skiff
Carolin
JVX16
28
Vet wins contest Designed logo for new Veterans Memorial Bridge
3 Happy Birthday
Public invited to celebrate Molly Sharkey’s 40th
7
Mutt March Anual fundraiser around the corner
14 Drag queens coming to town Special show in Stuart
See MODEL page 17
A Boat for Every Personality ...
ECRWSS
Local Postal Customer
Play tells story of the power of a lie
Starting at $15,995
• Crest Pontoons • Renegade ... and more!
19
Great Selection of New Boats and Used Boats to Fit your Lifestyle.
Pioneer
7 2013 19
From $32,700
PalmCityYachts.com for more Inventory and Information
5822
Patrick McCallister
772-220-3000 151 N.W. Flagler Avenue, Stuart UNder the rooSevelt Bridge
2 • SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 • PALM CITY & TESORO • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS
www.YourVoiceWeekly.com
CHARACTER AND
COMMITMENT New!
New!
SAILFISH POINT Magnificent oceanfront mansion designed by renowned architect Barry Sugarman, located in this world class luxury resort style community. $12,900,000
371423 STUART- Olde world ambiance engulfs all who visit this English Tudor. Situated on 1.79 acres this estate boasts spectacular views of the Intracoastal Waterway and Inlet beyond. $4,500,000
New!
371382 FORT PIERCE Beautifully maintained, move-in ready, waterview home! 2+ acres overlooking the intracoastal, fabulous open wide water views! 165 ft dock w/deck! $559,900
New!
New!
371608 STUART Newer construction, gated community, low fees, Rocky Point, within walking distance to the marina! 4 bedrooms plus city water & city sewer. $399,900
371547 STUART Beautiful 2nd floor unit! Hutchinson House West offers river views, dockage & beach access across the street. Shows like a model. $205,000
New!
New!
371363 STUART FORMER MODEL! END UNIT! Immaculate showplace! Can be purchased turnkey! Lakefront with fountain view! Low association fee! $159,900
371447 STUART “Estuary” Gated Waterfront Community! Gorgeous 2/2 2nd Floor Condo! Light & Bright Open Floor Plan! All Ages, Pet & Truck Friendly! $119,900
SAILFISH POINT- Situated on the bluest of waters, at the St. Lucie Inlet where the St. Lucie River & the Atlantic Ocean merge! This custom built home designed by renowned architect Barry Sugerman! $4,200,000
371419 STUART “No Fixed Bridges”, screened pool, CBS home! 242 linear ft of waterfront wraps around home with water on 2 sides! Concrete boat dock! Real fireplace! $489,900
371374 STUART Almost 5 acre (4.9 acres) estate in South Stuart. Zoned A-1, allows 1 horse per acre. Plenty of room for stables, barn or for the ultimate garden. $459,900
New!
New!
371692 HOBE SOUNDS 3 bedroom, 2 bath in Amherst section of Heritage Ridge. Light n’ bright, skylights, vaulted ceilings, large screened patio & 2 years new A/C. $189,900
STUART Immaculate, fully furnished condo in Cedar Pointe, an active 55+ active community. Conveniently located. Fees include almost everything! Brand new A/C.$39,900
364161 ROCKY POINT - Unique hidden gem! Deep water dock w/7 leasable boat slips! 1 BR/1BA guest house on 1st floor! Upstairs is the main living area w/SS appliances & 3 BR’s!! $499,900
371630 PORT ST LUCIE Furnished 3/2/2 on the 2nd fairway of Golden Marsh. Remodeled San Remo design, enclosed patio w/add.screened patio. Freshly painted. $179,900
New! professionalism,
★
New!
371304 STUART Waterfront Community of Windjammer Condo. Fall in Love with Your Easy Lifestyle. Your Own Deeded Dock! Enjoy the Community Pool, Clubhouse, BBQ Grill! $89,900
New! 371224
New!
New!
371373 STUART – 0 SW LOCKS RD. Large building lot, 1+ acre, in the Tropical Fruit Farms area off Locks Rd. $69,900
NEW ROOF 2013! DEEP WATERFRONT!
366557 PALM CITY BOATER’S PARADISE! OCEAN ACCESS! Private protected 65 ft deep water dock with lift! 4/3/2+, 3 story home along the Intracoastal Waterway. $799,900
371079 ADDITIONAL BUILDABLE LOT STUART Vintage 1920’s bungalow dripping with interior architectural features from a by-gone era! Completely updated and modernized, fall in love the moment you enter! $459,900 INCLUDES:
366566 PALM CITY PALM COVE! Spectacular gated waterfront, golf course community. 3 bed/poss. 4, 4.5 bath pool home. Custom upgrades & quality throughout! $799,900
367728 PALM CITY - WATERFRONT!! Pipers Landing Pool home peace & tranquility! On 2+acres w/200+/- ft.of wide deep waterfront with dock. $695,000
370987 BALLANTRAE ESTATES Windward Model! Located on an Oversized Lakefront Homesite. Impeccably Maintained. Gated Golfing Waterfront Community with Dockage. $450,000
STUART Stuart’s Foxwood situated on 2+ acres with long lake frontage! Two stall barn, RV & boat storage. EZ access to I-95! Beautiful country setting! $309,000 369939 Mommy, Daddy can we have horses? Yes, 2!
DISCOVER SERENITY! DISCOVER PEACE & TRANQUILITY! 369357 IN THE HEART OF STUART Lush landscaping + completely fenced yard! Love the privacy & the quiet low traffic street! Rock solid concrete built home! $249,900
367767 JENSEN BEACH Completely renovated, oceanfront condo, full ocean views & views of pool, gazebo & gardens! Impact glass + new concrete restoration! $249,900
character, and integrity!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Pick up the phone & call Pat,
TODAY!
5821
371532 JENSEN BEACH Private wide riverfront oasis! 1/2+ acre! Dock & 10,000lb lift, inlet only 10 minutes away! (seller says 5-6ft @ mean tide) Renovated 2005! $595,000
New!
New!
371260
BENT OAK COURT
371341
Your reputation is everything to you, and it means everything to us. When you refer your friends, family and clients to the Patrick Stracuzzi Real Estate Team you are trusting us with your good name, and we’ll always deliver on our promise of ...
368730
366891 NETTLES ISLAND - “The feeling of being on vacation just never goes away!” Now it’s your chance to own Paradise! Your very own 5 star resort, waterfront home in beautiful Nettles Island! $309,900
ROCKY POINT Spectacular SOLAR HEATED custom built pool home in Rainbow Cove! Light & airy open plan! New A/C 2/2013, Storm shutters, generator, floored attic! $309,000
Stracuzzi REAL ESTATE TEAM Patrick
patrickstracuzzi.com
at...
772-283-9991
A Reputation for...
RESULTS
YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • PALM CITY & TESORO • SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 • 3
Text the Editor (772) 675-6330
Area vet wins bridge logo design contest Staff writer
pmccallister@YourVoiceWeekly.com
MARTIN COUNTY — And the winner is … the National Guard sergeant who designed the logo for the Veterans Memorial Bridge while he was serving in Afghanistan. True story. “In my spare time, I worked on it a little bit,” Mickey Planker of Stuart said. Planker was among about 75 artists who submitted logos to the contest last month. “He had a good piece of art and a really cool story,” Beth Zsoka, bridge project public information officer, said. The Stuart man, along with the rest of the Florida National Guard’s 806th Military Police Company, returned home on Aug.
23 from a deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The company is stationed in Fort Pierce. All submissions to the Bridge Event Planning Committee’s contest had to be in by Aug. 30. Planker learned about the contest to design the bridge logo from friends’ emails. As he went to work on it, a few ideas weighed on the artist’s mind. He wanted a patriotic theme — minus the overwhelming glitz and glare. His logo featured numerous occurrences of reds, whites and blues, but in varying shades offset by other tones. Planker wanted to pay tribute to fallen service members without sadness. That he did by adding silhouette of a bird in flight. “Bird flying, spirits flying,” he said. His logo also features numerous environmental images, including
TED F VO RE O GNC y O ST AR B yE
E TH
STUART CENTER
trees and a sailboat. Planker said getting the environmental images was important because of current
Providing Excellence with State-of-the-Art Dentistry including:
5832
Friendly, Knowledgeable Staff
“Commitment to Excellence”
Aesthetic Dentistry of Palm City is Proud to give their Patients something to smile about. Our state of- the-art technology and dental expertise will meet the needs of every patient.
10 OFF ANy pURCHASE OF $60 OR mORE
A
Excludes Sale Items. Cannot be combined with any other discount or GNC Gold Card. Expires 10/25/13. Valid at Stuart Center GNC Only. Code #3549 YVN
STUART CENTER
STUART CENTER
Dr. Shannon Plymale Galinis Dr. Thomas A. Galinis
$
$
5 OFF
ANy pURCHASE OF $30 OR mORE
A
Excludes Sale Items. Cannot be combined with any other discount or GNC Gold Card. Expires 10/25/13. Valid at Stuart Center GNC Only. Code #3549 YVN
2 LOCATIONS ON THE TREASURE COAST STUART
772-286-8453
PORT ST. LUCIE
1101 SE Port St. Lucie Blvd. (by Publix, corner of PSL Blvd. & Veteran memorial Parkway)
772-335-8757
Comprehensive Family Dental Care Porcelain Veneers Porcelain Crowns Implant Reconstructions Teeth in a Day® Teeth Whitening Composite Restorations Complete Personal and Professional Service
Start Each Day with a Beautiful Smile!
Thomas A. Galinis, DMD Shannon Plymale-Galinis, DMD T.L. Plymale, DDS
Mon-Fri: 9:30am - 8pm • Sat.: 9:30 - 7:30pm • Sun.: 11 - 5pm
2295 SE Federal Hwy. (Monterey Road next to Bonefish Grill)
See LOGO page 4
Welcoming New Patients
Locally Owned & Operated
Large selection of sports nutrition, vitamins, herbs, Natural remedies and diet products
events.
General & Cosmetic Dentistry
2812 SW Mapp Road Palm City, FL 34990 (772) 283-8350 Office (772) 220-8750 Fax contact @GalinisSmiles.com www.GalinisAesthetics.com
5784
Patrick McCallister
4 • SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 • PALM CITY & TESORO • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS
www.YourVoiceWeekly.com Sgt. Mickey Planker was in Afghanistan with his National Guard company when a logo-designing contest for the Veterans Memorial Bridge was announced. He started what turned out to be the winning submission there.
TREASURE COAST
Not Just a Pretty Face…..
Photo courtesy of Mickey Planker
Oh yes it’s gorgeous, but THIS waterfront beauty on 1+ acres on the ICW is a HOME that’s built to Last w/ features you can’t see like: *Poured Concrete all stories w/ Icynene insulation *PGT Impact glass –all doors and windows * Barrel Tile roof w/ 30 yr warranted rubber underlayment *Solar panels & recirculation pump for instant hot water *Instant on generator providing backup to major areas *500 Gallon in-ground Propane Tank for grill, appliances, FP, pool/spa
ICW Waterfront & Outdoor Living in Paradise ……..
*3 tiered, salt water, heated Gemstone pool, spa & waterfall *Covered Poolside patio w/ Summer kitchen & gas grill & granite bar *Full Cabana bath w/ shower, plus outdoor shower * Dock w/ capacity for up to 70 yacht plus other toys w/ 100amp service & water
THIS IS A HOME TO MAKE MEMORIES IN! CALL FOR APPT TODAY! Visit our team site for details and featured listings:
For a Tour
www.ToLiveInParadise.com
Hal & Jan Frasier Broker Associate, Realtors®
772-201-1449
For a tour of this amazing home go to www.tourfactory.com/1008170
Visit our Newest location:
2650 SW Matheson Ave., Palm City
On the Corner of Martin Downs Blvd. Main Office: 819 SW Federal Hwy, Ste. 300, Stuart
5826
A Perfect Blend of Quality, Luxury, Beauty & Practicality ………
*2+ stories—5 bdrms, 6 baths, 3 car gar w/ Borano Mahogany front doors *1st fl bdrm suite w/ poured interior walls to provide even safer space *Soaring 2 story LR with window wall & imported Marble fireplace *Custom ceiling treatments, millwork & Marble floors in main living areas *Gourmet kitchen w/ 6 burner gas range, pot filler, 3 ovens, 2 Bosch DW’s & more *550 Bottle wine cooler (in a space that’s pre-wired & ready for future elevator) *Mst Bdrm Suite w/balcony, whirlpool tub and steam shower w/water views *3rd floor ‘crows nest ‘ room w/wet bar, balcony & spectacular views
“(The contest) was going down when they were releasing millions of gallons of water out of Lake Okeechobee,” he said. Zsoka said the logo will be used for invitations to the Veterans Memorial Bridge dedication ceremony that’ll be on Saturday, Nov. 16. Additionally, the logo will go onto posters and T-shirts that’ll be sold at the dedication ceremony. Proceeds of poster and T-shirt sales will be donated to benefit veterans, Zsoka said. Planker will get $1,000, along with the chance to sell his original artwork at the dedication ceremony. Additionally, he will be featured in the October edition of MartinArts. The Federal Highway Administration is funding the $65-million bridge construction through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Construction started in April, 2011. Not long after, the Martin County Commission voted to rename what was the Indian Street Bridge to Veterans Memorial Bridge.
DON’T WAIT UNTIL IT’S TOO LATE FRyESyEStem
SeCurIt InStalled SEE mE FoR DEtailS
Dedication festivities will launch with a 5k run at about 7 a.m., Zsoka said. MCM Timing and Results, Jensen Beach is organizing the run. After the 5k, dignitaries such as county commissioners will ceremonially dedicate the bridge. Planker said he’s among area running aficionados looking forward to dashing the bridge when it’s opened. He hopes to use its incline while training for a half marathon later this year. The Connecticut transplant stuck around South Florida after finishing art school in the early ‘90s. “I like surfing,” Planker said. “I went to Stuart, really, looking for some surf. True story.” He lives in the area with his wife, Rachel, and their twin preschool sons, Colton and Mason. He works at McNicholas & Associates, a public-relations and marketing company. Zsoka said she saw all the submitted logos. “I wasn’t a judge, which is good,” she said. “I wouldn’t have been able to pick.”
EF20000027
Protect Security Company Inc.
Richard Stratman
Sr. Residential & Commercial Field Director
878 SE Sweetbay ave. PSl, Fl 34983 Office: 772-204-9676 Cell 772-708-2691 Email: rgstrat@gmail.com www.treasureCoastaDt.com
5762
LOGO from page 3
YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • PALM CITY & TESORO • SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 • 5
County commish gives first nod to budget increase Staff writer
pmccallister@YourVoiceWeekly.com
MARTIN COUNTY — The Martin County Commission gave its first nod to the proposed 2013-2014 budget at a special meeting, Monday, Sept. 9. The commission will take its second and final budget vote on Tuesday, Sept. 24. The tentative capital and operating budgets combined come in at $360.6 million, about 7 percent higher than the adopted 12-13 budgets, $337.2 million. The commission also approved a slight property-tax increase. The tentative property-tax, or millage, rate is just more than $9 per $1,000 of assessed, non-exempt value, or 9.0080 mills. The current year’s budget has a property-tax rate of about $8.73 per $1,000 of assessed, non-exempt value, or 8.7258 mills. Property taxes make up about 37 percent of Martin’s revenue. If the commission adopts the tentative budget for the coming fiscal year — Oct. 1 to Sept. 30 — it will be the second year of increasing the county budgets, and the third year of swelling the general fund. The new budget swells the number of county fulltime equivalent positions from 865 to 882. The average value of a single-family home in Mar-
If the commission adopts the tentative budget for the coming fiscal year — Oct. 1 to Sept. 30 — it will be the second year of increasing the county budgets, and the third year of swelling the general fund. The new budget swells the number of county full-time equivalent positions from 865 to 882.
tin County, according to the Property Appraiser’s Office, is about $167,000. With just the $50,000 homestead exemption, the non-exempt value is about $117,000, which is up slightly from last year. Last year Laurel Kelly, property appraiser, reported that Martin’s taxable value was about $16.9 billion. This year her office is putting that at $17.1 billion. A slight increase — about .88 percent — but an increase. The last time Martin was close to a $17.1 billion taxable value was in 2011. Under the current year’s property-tax rate, the bill for an average homesteaded single-family home is about $1,019. If the commission adopts the tentative rate for 13-14, that will climb about 3 percent to $1,053. No one from the public spoke at the meeting. The commission has had budget hearings since July.
Having More Retirement Accounts is Not the Same as Having More Money. When it comes to the number of retirement accounts you have, the saying “more is better” is not necessarily true. In fact, if you hold multiple accounts with various brokers, it can be difficult to keep track of your investments and to see if you’re properly diversified.* At the very least, multiple accounts usually mean multiple fees. Bringing your accounts to Edward Jones could help solve all that. Plus, one statement can make it easier to see if you’re moving toward your goals. *Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss.
To learn why consolidating your retirement accounts to Edward Jones makes sense, call your local financial advisor today.
Jamie l Chapogas, AAMS® Financial Advisor
2900 SW Town Center Way Palm City, FL 34990 772-463-7189
5793
Patrick McCallister
www.edwardjones.com
IRT-1845A-A
You’re Invited
5859
Not Your Typical Gym
772.223.5515
www.anytimepalmcity.com 4185 SW High Meadow Ave., Palm City, FL 34990
You Choose...
One Week
FREE
No risk, no obligation trial membership. Must be first time visitor, 18 years or older with valid local ID. Exp 9-26-13
FREE Enrollment Valid with any annual membership. Exp 9-26-13
Member SIPC
Join Us as We Celebrate
Molly Sharkey’s 40th Birthday
A Wine Tasting & Craft Beer Lounge
Monday, Sept, 23
Ovlf eSerrve W7ine0s
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Vine & Barley Palm City
Se
2591 SW High Meadow Ave. Palm City, FL 34990
Sip, Savor & Socialize Selection of Amazing Cheeses, Meats, Olives and Much more!
24 Taps
Rotating Craft & Beers
Imported
Tickets include: food, cupcakes, $20 wine card or 5 beer tickets Raffling off 40 items including Disney Park Hopper passes, spa visits, jewelry gift certificates, rounds of golf, and more! A limited number of tickets available at:
www.MollysHouse.org
772-781-1717
2951 SW High Meadow Ave., Palm City (next to Manero’s) Visit our website for more Information about our upcoming events!
VineAndBarleyPalmCity.com
5813
Text the Editor (772) 675-6330
6 • SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 • PALM CITY & TESORO • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS
www.YourVoiceWeekly.com
Light of the World helps folks near and far Patrick McCallister Staff writer
pmccallister@YourVoiceWeekly.com
PALM CITY — Teresa Banks used to hold her nose when she visited hospitals. But, Banks believes medicine is right were God wanted her to be, so that’s where she went. “In 1989, I started doing medical missions,” the registered nurse said. Banks is co-founder and president of Light of the World Charities, a Palm City-based international medical and dental missions organization that also helps folks right here at home. On Saturday, Sept. 28, the organization will host the Around the World Fundraiser at its new office, 1508 S.W. Mapp Road. The party will start at 5 p.m. and feature hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and drawings. Additionally, doctors and nurses will be on hand to talk about their experiences on international trips. Tickets are $15. Life changed for Banks when her infant son, Tommy John, died from a sudden brain tumor in the early 1980s. Banks said that around that time a lot of children in the Port St. Lucie area were developing various neurological disorders. His death strained her then marriage into separation. “All I ever wanted was a family and kids,” Banks said. “I lost it all, so I laid down my life to God. I said, ‘I tried it my way, and that didn’t work. I’ll try it your way.” Far as Banks is concerned, God’s way was nursing school.
Staff photo by Patrick McCallister Teresa Banks, president of Light of the World Charities, checks surgical inventories. The Palm City organization had a surgical team in Central America Sept. 1 to 13. It’ll send one to Africa in October. In addition to its international work, the charity has dental and surgical services at its Palm City office, 1508 S.W. Mapp Road. She graduated in 1988 and started on international medical missions not long after. By 1999, Banks teamed up with her pastor, the Rev. Barnard Powell, and formed Light of the World. Its first missions were to Peru. By 2011, the organization added local dental assistance and has grown into also doing some local
surgeries. Two Friday mornings a month there are dental clinics at the office, Therese Becker, dental coordinator, said. “We try to see 10 to 12 patients those mornings,” she said. “Sometimes we only have one volunteer dentist and can take six.” Becker, a certified dental assistant, said because Light of the World is a not-for-profit corporation that charges patients nothing, retired dentists have easy means to get state certification to practice there.
The charity’s most recent trip was to the San Benito Jose — St. Benedict Joseph — Center for Medical Assistance, Comayagua, Honduras. That was Sept. 9 to 13. The charity jointly operates the center with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. In October, the surgical and dental teams will head to Tanzania. In December, they’ll head to Haiti. To find out more, visit lightoftheworldcharities.com, or call (772) 221-4688.
Your Independent Local Community Newspaper Your Voice News & Views is published weekly by MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE MEDIA, LLC. 1919 SW South Macedo Blvd. Port St. Lucie, FL 34984 (772) 204-2409 Office • (772) 204-2940 Fax Press Releases: news@YourVoiceWeekly.com General Information/Inquiries: info@YourVoiceWeekly.com Steve Erlanger
President/Publisher
Phil Galdys
Vice President/ Director of Operations
Debbi Denning
Advertising Consultant
Kelly Delprete
Advertising Consultant
Donna Marinak
HR/Accounting Manager
Tammy Raits
Managing Editor
Mitch Kloorfain
Chief Photographer
Nicole Rodriguez Staff Writer
Patrick McCallister Staff Writer
Shelley Koppel Staff Writer
Eric Macon
Graphic Designer
OUR MISSION We are here to provide our readers with completely unbiased news coverage. Fun and entertaining features about the communities in which they live. For our advertising partners we pledge to provide the most complete consultative and marketing programs possible for the best return on their investments.
Staff photo by Patrick McCallister Kevin Bonilla, 5, gets surgery from the Palm City based Light of the World Charities. From left to right are surgical team members Mark Brown, Patrick O’Neil and Mary Torcia. The charity had a surgical team in Central America from Sept. 9 to 13. Next month it’ll send a team to Africa.
YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • PALM CITY & TESORO • SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 • 7
Text the Editor (772) 675-6330
Family celebrates Molly’s 40th birthday with community Patrick McCallister Staff writer
pmccallister@YourVoiceWeekly.com
PALM CITY — Deborah and Kevin Sharkey, co-founders of Molly’s House in Stuart, will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their daughter’s birthday on Monday, Sept. 23 at Vine & Barley Palm City, 2591 High Meadows Ave. The celebration will be 5 to 7 p.m., and feature numerous raffle prizes and more. The celebration is a fundraiser for Molly’s House. Molly Sharkey died in 1992 after a six-year battle with chronic myelogenous leukemia. Before she died, Molly asked her family to help her build a hospitality house, a comfortable and comforting place for medical patients — and their families — getting care at Martin Memorial Medical Center and other facilities in Stuart. Molly’s House opened at 430 S.E. Osceola St. in 1996. “Molly’s favorite saying was, ‘God has a plan for me — I just wish he’d send a postcard,’” Deborah said. Molly was diagnosed with the cancer in 1986. The diagnosis guaranteed little but pain. “If a child gets it, it’s hell in a hand basket,” Deborah said. “Molly was always on the edge. Molly never had a good ride.” And Molly rode all over as the family sought cutting-edge treatments and grasped for any possible cures, the youngest sibling, Jessica McLain, said. “This was before the Internet,” Jessica said. “My mother lived in medical libraries and was always talking to medical students, researchers, anybody who’d listen.” As Molly checked into different hospitals around the country, the
real people. real results.
real estate. It starts with our people. Platinum Properties agents care, listen, and know how to get the job done because they love what they do.
What’s this mean to you? Plain and simple - we get you results. Contact one of our featured agents and ask about the Platinum Properties Advantage Program to sell your home faster and for a higher selling price.
Featured Agents Molly Sharkey family sometimes stayed at Ronald McDonald Houses. “My daughter, Jessica, made her first communion in the chapel at the Ronald McDonald House in Milwaukee,” Deborah said. Getting a Ronald McDonald House in Martin County was Molly’s idea. “She asked her dad, ‘Can we build a Ronald McDonald House?’” Deborah said. Because that organization focuses on children and youths, there wasn’t enough volume of medical care to warrant building one in Martin. However, staff at that charity gave the Sharkeys a lot of ideas, advice and other help to start Molly’s House. “When Molly was still alive, she and architect — they must have designed 10 houses together,” Deborah said. Molly never got to see any of
See MOLLY’S page 8
You Don’t Have To Suffer Anymore! Want Your Life
Back? Get This FREE REPORT that reveals a new natural approach that is giving fibromyalgia sufferers their “lives back” without the risk of drugs or surgery.
5857
FREE REPORT Available For A Limited Time Only Call Toll-Free 888-506-5008 24 hr recorded message
bigone024@gmail.com
Cecilia Santana 772.626.6691
c06santana@yahoo.com
Visit
Tim Doody 772.224.1952
Dora L. Hernandez 772.828.7451
Shelly Sirak 772.519.3181
Cesar Trujillo 772.626.2504
Visit
tim@tdoody.com hernandez.dora18@yahoo.com
rrsirak@gmail.com
ct234@icloud.com
PlatProps.com for all South Florida listings! Port St. Lucie | Jupiter | Juno Beach
5765
Fibromyalgia?
Bobby Bigone 561.758.6320
8 • SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 • PALM CITY & TESORO • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS
www.YourVoiceWeekly.com
Martin commissioner aims to get new veterans home in Indiantown
Home Décor Gift Boutique & Design
Patrick McCallister Staff writer
pmccallister@YourVoiceWeekly.com
Martin County commissioner John Haddox, Palm City, has a word for the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs, FDVA. “Indiantown,” he said. At its last regular meeting — Tuesday, Sept. 10 — Haddox asked the Martin County Commission for its backing to put together a steering committee tasked with finding a land donor and pitching the state to build a veterans nursing home in Indiantown. “(The home) would serve Indian River, Martin, St. Lucie, and Palm Beach counties,” Haddox
…… A very special boutique, where you will find those eclectic items for your beautiful home
or that unique gift, for that very special occasion
watch for our
3168 SW Martin Downs Blvd. Palm City Florida www.decoratorsfinest.com
Martin County Preferred Professional Interior Designer 2011, 2012 and 2013
r e m m Su Sale! f o d n E
Now Going On! Affordable Decorative Doorglass For Your Existing Entryway Or New Doors
• Impact Glass • Wood Interior/Exterior Doors • Patio & Sliding Glass Doors • Framed / Frameless Shower Units • Etching • Schlage & Fusion Hardware • Mirror Wraps
5833
463-6500 Regency Square 2426 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart Licensed & Insured
See HOME page 12
5853
grand opening
said. “Get a map and draw a 45mile radius from Indiantown and around. Especially with Palm Beach County, the distance fits pretty well, and the number of veterans works pretty well.” Among other things, the state veterans department operates six nursing homes with 120 beds each, and an assisted living facility with 150. The nursing homes are, by far, the FDVA’s largest function. During its last 60-day session, the Florida Legislature approved about $100,000 for an independent study to determine whether a new veteran nursing home is needed, and if so where it should go.
MOLLY’S from page 7 them built. She did, however, leave detailed journal notes detailing how Molly’s House would be built and run. Since it’s opening, Molly’s House has helped about 12,000 folks. Jessica works at the Martin Memorial, where Molly spent much of her time after the family moved to the area in 1989. She’s the director of development and strategic philanthropy at the hospital. She’s also a member of Molly’s House’s board of directors. A provision in its bylaws requires a family member to be on the board of directors into perpetuity. “I get to hear the stories from the hospital’s side of the patients
who benefit from Molly’s House,” Jessica said. She recently overheard a patient in protracted treatments talking to another about how the hospitality house has taken a lot of stress off her as she goes through chemotherapy. “I heard her say, ‘I couldn’t imagine if I didn’t have Molly’s House,’” Jessica said. Guests are referred to Molly’s House by medical-care providers, such as Martin Memorial, assisted living facilities, surgical centers and others. It has 14 bedrooms. For more information, visit mollyshouse.org. Tickets for the birthday celebration are $40. To get them, call (772) 223-6659, or stop by Molly’s House.
• Car Accidents
• Slip and Fall
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Wrongful Death
• Social Security Disability
• Boating Accidents
• Brain Injuries
• Workers’ Compensation
• Spine Injuries • Work Related Injuries
• Truck & Trailer Accidents
5862
decorators finest
1330 South Federal Highway • Stuart, FL 34994 (772) 286-8605 • Fax (772) 286-9893 • TOLL FREE: 1-877-4-THE-HURT Working Hard for the Injured! • www.FemaleInjuryLawyer.com
YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • PALM CITY & TESORO • SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 • 9
Text the Editor (772) 675-6330
FINALLY A SOLUTION TO GET RID OF THE PAIN IN YOUR LEGS AND FEET
Local doctor offers FREE consultation to patients suffering with neuropathy
Do you suffer from any of the following conditions? • Tingling or numbness
• Stumble into things
• Feels like something is in your shoe
• Unbearable foot pain
• Abnormal sensations
• Feels like pins and needles
• Feels like you have socks on, even though you are barefoot
• Restless legs
• It is becoming harder and harder to walk • Losing your balance more and more
• No longer can feel hot or cold sensations • Spontaneous pinching, sharpness, or electric shocks
Dr. Wiedner’s Customized Neuropathy Pain Relief Program • Neuro Cure — Advanced electroanalgesic German technology which improves function
of degenerative nerves that are desensitized from medication or disease while rehabilitating joints. This high tech solution is exclusive to Wiedner Family Chiropractic and is the first device of its kind found in the Southeast.
• Cold Laser — A gentle, non-invasive treatment that is successful in treating joints and nerves. These treatments help stimulate healing in soft tissues and most patients feel a warm soothing sensation with immediate relief.
• Rebuilder — The only device that duplicates the exact waveform and frequency
of a healthy nerve signal, with over 90% success rate in patients reporting improved quality of life after treatment.* Dr. Wiedner will discover if nerve damage is causing pain during your FREE consultation. “My staff and I are so confident that we can help you relieve your neuropathy pain, we are offering a FREE consultation where we will address your specific neuropathy pain and customize a plan to get you feeling better. No drugs, no surgery, just relief. Call today to secure your appointment!”
FREE CONSULTATION/EvALUATION FOR THE FIRST 25 CALLERS! (
MuST DIAL AReA CoDe
)
1-772-919-8653
You deserve to live pain FREE!
5846
—Dr. William Wiedner, DC
Wiedner Family
ChiropraCtiC 931 East Ocean Boulevard Stuart, FL 34994-2425
www.StuartFloridaChiropractor.com
Disclaimer: Due to Federal Law some exclusions may apply. The patient and any other person responsible for payment has the right to refuse to pay, cancel payment or be reimbursed payment for any service, examination or treatment which is performed as a result of and within 72 hours of responding to the advertisement for the free service, examination or treatment. * “A Study of 532 Patients Indicating The Clinical Success of The ReBuilder for Neuropathy” (Draft version 10/20/2011) rebuildermedical.com/studies/study-532.php.
Copyright Max Connect 2013
10 • SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 • PALM CITY & TESORO • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS
772-285-0030
Serves all of the Treasure Coast
We Sell The Florida Lifestyle
Victoria Yatsko
772-485-5222
With our experienced and knowledgeable staff in real estate, we can help you navigate the rough waters of buying or selling your most prized possession!
Stuart surgeon to speak at national conference of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Patrick McCallister Staff writer
pmccallister@YourVoiceWeekly.com
MARTIN COUNTY — Dr. Avron Lipschitz, a board certified plastic surgeon serving the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches, has been invited to speak at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons national conference. The conference, held in San Diego this October, is the most prestigious meeting of plastic surgeons in the country. Lipschitz will serve on a panel of three surgeons from Beverly Hills, Stuart, and Las Vegas titled “Plastic Surgery Practice: Big City, Small City, Sin City.” “I look forward to exchanging ideas with my colleagues at ASPS,” said Lipschitz. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is the largest plastic surgery specialty organi-
Residential, Acreage & Rentals
Complimentary design consultation with our in-house interior designer. Actively participating in Martin County Neighborhood Stabilization Program. For complete guide to the Treasure Coast go to
MonarchRealtyGroupLLC.com
Saturday, Sept. 21.
Sandpiper Village Million Dollar View! Desirable 2 BR, 2 bath end unit. DEEP WATER DOCK INCLUDED. Windjammer offers 3 pools, clubhouse and sitting area by the docks-sip your wine & watch the brilliant sunset!! Close to shopping, dining & easy access to I-95 and Turnpike. $169,000
This is a happy home waiting for a happy family. Private neighborhood w/sidewalks for those evening or morning strolls. This home has 3 large bedrooms, attached laundry room & large-over sized 1 car garage. “Cool” terrazzo floors, galley kitchen, super yard, hurricane shutters & 2 A/C units. $129,000
The International Coastal Cleanup starts at 8 a.m. To add or find out about cleanup sites, call Keep Martin Beautiful at (772) 781-1222. The web site is keepmartinbeautiful.org. The Ocean Conservancy spearheads the international effort. For information, visit oceanconservancy. org. Palm City’s Tykes & Teens will host iRocktheWalk 4 Mental Health Awareness at Memorial
EVERGREEN CLUB MONARCH COUNTRY CLUB This home is located on the 14th signature green & lake. Completely remodeled Kitchen, top to bottom with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, new tile floors & cabinets. Heated screened pool & 250 gal propane tank. $369,000
Sweeping views of the golf course creates the perfect setting for this 4/3.5/3 Key West style home situated on over 1 acre of lushly landscaped property complete with swimming pool, children’s play area & elevator. 24/7 guard gated community close to “A” rated schools,shopping centers, major roadways, medical facilities, beaches & historic downtown Stuart. $447,500
IST
FLOR
Park, Stuart. The 5k-plus-onemile, four-mile, family fun walk will start at 8 a.m. Registration is $30, $10 for students. The park is at 100 S.E. Ocean Blvd. For more information and to register, visit tykesandteens.org, or call (772) 220-3439. Community Health Certification will have CPR for Healthcare Providers at 9 a.m. The basic life support class will be at Back In Action Chiropractic Cen-
See CALENDAR page 13
- Full Service - Serving the Treasure Coast Since 1988 - Same day delivery to most areas - Visit our Website For Specials
www.MartinDownsFlorist.com
5799
3131 SW Martin Downs Blvd. • Palm City
772-285-0030 • 772-485-5222
For more information on the conference, visit www.plasticsurgery. com. To learn about Dr. Lipschitz, visit www.treasurecoastcosmetology.com or call (772) 324-8197.
Calendar
LAND, LOTS & ACREAGE
WINDJAMMER CONDOS
zation in the world. Founded in 1931, the Society is composed of more than 7,000 physician members and represents more than 94 percent of all board-certified plastic surgeons in the United States who perform cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. The mission of ASPS is to advance quality care to plastic surgery patients by encouraging high standards of training, ethics, physician practice and research in plastic surgery. The Society is a strong advocate for patient safety and requires its members to operate in accredited surgical facilities that have passed rigorous external review of equipment and staffing.
800-780-1310 / 772-220-1310 2830 SW Mapp Rd, Palm City
5796
Dorothy Yatsko
www.YourVoiceWeekly.com
YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • PALM CITY & TESORO • SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 • 11
5839
5839
Text the Editor (772) 675-6330
&
Country Club Plaza 3868 SE Dixie Hwy, Stuart 772-781-1133 Hours: Tues. Wed. Thur. & Fri. 10am - 5:30pm www.DiamondsbyTerry.com • www.diamondtearoom.com
“If you don’t know your Jewelry, know your Jeweler”
Diamond Tearoom & Bistro
12 • SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 • PALM CITY & TESORO • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS
HOME from page 8 Haddox wasn’t aware of that when he asked for the county commission’s backing to assemble a steering committee to find a land donor and prepare a lobbying effort. He was a county veteran service officer in Martin for about 13 years before retiring and running for the commission in 2012. Haddox said it long seemed to him that Indiantown was the logical next place to build a veterans nursing home. “To me it’s important to pursue this, because we’re in an area between Pembroke Pines and
Daytona,” he said. The closest veteran nursing home to the Treasure Coast is the Alexander “Sandy” Nininger Veterans’ Nursing Home, 8401 W. Cypress Drive, Pembroke Pines. The next closest is the Emory L. Bennett State Veterans’ Nursing Home, 1920 Mason Ave., Daytona Beach. Bennett was built in 1993. Nininger in 2001. Steve Murray, communications director for the FDVA, said the last home was built in 2010. “That was (the Clyde E. Lassen State Veterans’ Nursing Home) in St. Augustine,” he said. Murray said that the last
www.YourVoiceWeekly.com
home cost about $30 million to build. The state paid about 35 percent of the costs. The federal Department of Veterans Affairs — which is separate from the state veterans agency — paid about 65 percent of the costs. Murray said the FDVA has the needed money for its share to go forward with building a state veterans nursing home, because of changes the legislature made to its trust funds last session. He said it’s far too soon to say whether Martin County could be where the next home is built. “We’ll take the results of the report and deliver it to the
governor and cabinet with our recommendations and we’ll go from there,” Murray said. The homes employ about 160 to 170 each, Murray said. Haddox said those jobs could have a huge affect on Indiantown’s economy. McDonald’s and Dollar General recently built locations in Indiantown. “That was their first economic development in 20 years,” Haddox said. Haddox hopes to get the Florida Veterans Council, the West Palm Beach Department of Veterans
See HOME page 13
Women’s Health Specialists Welcomes Brandy J. Becker, MD to our Practice. Dr. Becker is now accepting new patients from throughout the Treasure Coast. She is proud to be the newest member of the “Professionals Known and Trusted by Thousands” in Martin, Saint Lucie, and Okeechobee Counties. We welcome Dr. Brandy J. Becker and invite you to call today to schedule your personal visit with Dr. Becker today. You will be glad you did.
“I want to be your physician,” Brandy J. Becker, MD
Dr. Becker also reminds you that Women’s Health Specialists provides: • Well Woman Exams • Gynecology Services • Obstetrics • Diagnostic Imaging • Beauty & Laser Services • Minimally Invasive Surgery
(800) 666-1667
www.WHSfl.com
(772) 219-1080
5815
Call today to get to know our newest physician.
YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • PALM CITY & TESORO • SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 • 13
Text the Editor (772) 675-6330
Wednesday, Sept 25
CALENDAR from page 10
The Roseanne Gregory Cancer Foundation will host its Beer & Wine Tasting at Vine & Barley Palm City from 4 to 7 p.m. Participation is $30. To register, visit RoseanneGregory.org. The event will be at 2951 S.W. High Meadows Ave. The phone number is (772) 233-3651. Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties will benefit from Ruby Tuesday’s GiveBack event. The participating restaurant is at 3290 Martin Downs Blvd., Palm City. Ruby Tuesday will give 20 percent of a meal-purchase price to the organization if a patron presents a GiveBack flyer with an order. To print a flyer, visit mentorbig.org. For additional information, call (772) 678-7487.
Monday, Sept. 23 Molly’s House Founder’s Birthday Celebration will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at Vine & Barley Palm City, 2591 S.W. High Meadows Ave., Palm City. Tickets are $40 and available at Molly’s House, 430 S.E. Osceola St., Stuart, or at Vine & Barley. For more information, visit mollyshouse.org, or call (772) 223-6659.
HOME from page 12 Affairs Medical Center, area counties and others to support Martin’s bid for the next state veterans home. Murray said when the department announces plans to build a new veterans home, things often get heated. “Counties sometimes compete against each other to get one,” he said. Haddox said that’s why it’s
The Palm City Chamber of Commerce will have its Adopt A Class Kick Off Breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Sandhill Cove Retirement Living, 1500 S.W. Capri St., Palm City. Members, $15, non-members, $20. For more, visit palmcitychamber.com, or call (772) 286-8121. The chamber is at 880 S.W. Martin Downs Blvd. Homework Helpers will be on hand at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library from 3 to 5 p.m. The Martin County Library System volunteers help children grade to high school find and use library resources needed to do homework assignments ranging from math pages to science-fair experiments and term papers. Homework Helpers have even helped some fill out college applications. The library is at 2551 Matheson Ave., Palm City. The phone is (772) 221-1403.
Thursday, Sept. 26 The Palm City Chamber of Commerce will have its Thursday Morning Social and Ribbon Cutting at Blooming Deals Consignment, 3591 N.W. Federal Highway, Jensen Beach. That’ll be from 8 to 9 a.m. The event is free. For more, visit palmcitychamber.com, or call (772) 286-8121. The chamber is at 880 S.W. Martin Downs Blvd. Homework Helpers will be on
See CALENDAR page 16 important for Martin to get ready now and convince surrounding counties to back its bid for a veterans nursing home. “My big concern is another county will see this and say, ‘We want it; why should you get it?’” Haddox said. “If St. Lucie or Indian River jump in, shame on them. They’ll start a turf war. It’ll probably destroy it for all of us. (Martin is) sitting where we need to.”
NEW HOURS: Sept 1 - May 31 Mon-Fri: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Sat & Sun: 10 am - 4 pm
Pots & Baskets • Fertilizers & Pesticides • Orchid & Bromeliad Supplies • Bromeliad Garden Designs
772-263-1160
3993 SW Leighton Farms Rd., Palm City
5787
Orchids & Bromeliads
5817
ter, 2351 S.W. Martin Highway, Palm City. The cost is $35 online in advance, or $37 at the door. To register, call (772) 785-5177, or visit communityhealthcertification.com.
14 • SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 • PALM CITY & TESORO • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS
THE REAL ESTATE MARKET IS CONFUSING LET A LOCAL PROFESSIONAL HELP YOU BUY OR SELL! Specializing in Palm City Real Estate
5820
Rick Schofield
Call Me Today
772-486-4351
richard.schofield@floridamoves.com
www.YourVoiceWeekly.com
Tutto Italiano to host fundraiser to benefit Humane Society of the Treasure Coast FOR YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS
TREASURE COAST — Tutto Italiano will be hosting a promotion, “2 for $29.95 Mutt March Fundraiser & Pre-Registration Days,” from Monday, Sept. 23 through Sunday, Sept. 29 that will benefit the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast. During these dates, the Italian eatery is offering two entrée packages for the special price of $29.95 and for every combo package ordered, the eatery will donate $20 to the Society. Tutto Italiano, 6185 S.E. Federal Highway, Stuart, is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Meal packages include a beverage, homemade garlic knots, salad, a choice of four entrées and a dessert. During the promotion, guests may pre-register for the Society’s 11th annual Mutt March, which will take place on Saturday, Nov. 9, at Memorial Park in Stuart. Registration is
$10 per person and includes a special Humane Society of Treasure Coast tote. Ten-dollar raffle tickets also will be for sale for the chance to win $1000, $500 or $250 American Express gift cards. The winning tickets will be pulled at the Mutt March. The restaurant also is accepting donations of pet food, toys and bedding throughout that week. “Because the animals you’re helping can’t speak, we at Tutto Italiano would like to say thank you for helping animals in need,” said restaurant owner Matt Swann. The Mutt March is a family-friendly event featuring dog owners and their pets dressed in costumes and other activities. Approximately 1,000 people and their dogs are expected to participate. Mutt March registration and raffle tickets also are available at the shelter, HSTC thrift stores and online at www.hstc1.org. Participants may set up their own fundraising page at HSTCMutt-
March.org. For more information or to inquire about Mutt March sponsorship and vendor space, contact Society’s Community Events manager, Jayme Uteschill, at juteschill@hstc1.org or (772) 6003211. Since 1955, the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast, located at 4100 S.W. Leighton Farm Ave. in Palm City, has been the leading advocate for animal welfare in the Martin County area. A 501(c)3 private, nonprofit organization, the Humane Society relies on donations, wills and bequests
See MUTT page 17
Become a Fan! Treasure Coast Champions 1. We Tackle Your Biggest A/C Problems 2. We Never Give You The Run Around 3. We Rush To Your Service 4. We Pass The Savings on to You!
New Air Conditioning System
60 mOnths nO Interest Plus up to $750 trade-in
allowance on a new air conditioning systems* * With approved credit - select models
Offers cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer valid thru 9-27-13
20 Point Tune-up or Service Call Only $44 reg $89
Offers cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer valid thru 9-27-13
772-337-6559
adamsairconditioning.net
#CAC1814146
5844
YOU SCORE with these money saving Coupons!
YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • PALM CITY & TESORO • SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 • 15
Text the Editor (772) 675-6330
Kids BacK in school... MaKE ThE WEEKEnds counT!
Photo courtesy of The Firefly Group Mary’s Shelter executive director, Gina Thompson, and operating manager, Kim Martin-Gaudet, accept a $12,500 grant from the Frances Langford Foundation.
Mary’s Shelter gets donation FOR YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS
MARTIN COUNTY -- Local nonprofit, Mary’s Shelter is proud to accept a $12,500 grant from the Frances Langford Foundation that will help the organization continue to provide assistance and guidance to young women throughout the Treasure Coast who are pregnant and homeless. Since opening in Stuart in 2010, Mary’s Shelter has provided many struggling mothers with hope and direction. The services offered at Mary’s Shelter go far beyond providing a roof over an expectant mother’s head. The organization also offers counseling, parental education, goal setting skills and job training free of charge to women in need. Funding received from the Frances Langford Foundation will allow Mary’s Shelter to expand its programs and services which
have proven to be beneficial to the women who are receiving help through the organization. Recent successes from the shelter include six healthy babies born over the past six months, three mothers earning their GEDs, and two mothers seeking their certification to become certified nursing assistants. “We are so grateful to have received this grant from the Frances Langford Foundation. The funds will help us continue to provide pregnant women in need with a healthy and stable living environment until they get back on their feet,” said Gina Thompson, executive director of Mary’s Shelter. For more information about Mary’s Shelter, or to learn about how you can help the organization, contact Gina Thompson at (772) 223-5000 or visit www. maryssheltertc.org.
tion New Convenient Loca
E BoaT cl h T uB n aT i o j
RivERWaTch
From only
$
349
We handle ... Storage Dockage Insurance per month Cleaning Enjoy ThE BoaT Maintenance WiThouT ThE Annual Services and hasslE! More...
!
1 Hour Swedish or Deep Tissue Massage With our Signature Skin Serentity Spa Customized Facial.
99
$
Customized Facial, Manicure, Pedicure & 30 minute Massage
MM#28997
Exclusive Provider by a Certified Care Specialist
99
$
772-600-8613
Mon & Thurs: 9am-8pm | Tues & Wed 9am-6pm 740 S Colorado Avenue Stuart Florida 34994 www.skinserenityspa.com Friday 9am-5pm | Saturday 9am-2pm
200 sW Monterey Rd. stuart, Florida 34994
772.286.3456
www.riverwatchmarina.com
5806
5809
Walk-Ins Welcome Stress Free Zone
16 • SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 • PALM CITY & TESORO • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS
Australia Cruise and Tour Enjoy the Land Down Under, Wildlife and Spectacular Scenery!
Want to know what it’s all about? Come to our
www.YourVoiceWeekly.com
CALENDAR from page 13 hand at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The Martin County Library System volunteers help children grade to high school find and use library resources needed to do homework assignments ranging from math pages to science-fair experiments and term papers. Homework Helpers have even helped some fill out college applications. The library is at 2551 Matheson Ave., Palm City. The phone is (772) 221-1403.
Friday, Sept. 27.
AUSTRALIA
The ClubCorp Charity Classic at Monarch Country Club will be from 12 to 4 p.m. There’ll be a barbeque lunch followed by a 1 p.m. Shotgun Golf Tournament. After play, there’ll be heavy hors d’oeuvre and an open bar. To register, call David Sanchez at (772) 2863715. It’s $125 a player.
CRUISE AND TOUR PRESENTATION
Meet the representative from Royal Caribbean International and get all your questions answered.
5856
The Senior Wii Bowling League will meet from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library, 2551 S.W. Matheson Ave, Palm City. Cummings’ number is (772) 288-2551.
Monday, Sept 30 @ 5:30 pm Worldwide Travel Adventures By the Publix in Tradition Space is Limited! Please RSVP to 345-2020
Teen Tech @ Your Idea Lab. The hip staff and volunteers at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library will serve some refreshments and teach youths grades 6 to 12 plenty about cutting-edge software and digital media. It’ll be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The library is at 2551 S.W. Matheson Ave, Palm City. Cummings’ number is (772) 288-2551. The Barn Theater presents “The Children’s Hour” by Lillian Hellman at 8 p.m. Other performances will be on Saturday, 28th, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, 29th, at 2 p.m. The theater is at 2400 S.E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart. Tickets are $20. For information or to get tickets, visit barn-theatre.com, or call (772) 287-4884.
or email CAROLYN@WORLDWIDETRAVEL411.COM
One day the “For Sale” sign went up. It’s what we’d been waiting for, but could we afford it? Our mortgage specialist explained our options and helped us find the loan and down payment that were right for our budget. Now we’re confident about making our next move.
We shine When We find The righT paTh forWard.
5770
With a variety of mortgage solutions available, SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. can help you plan for your next home.
Monica Brown, NMLSR# 659564 Mortgage Loan Consultant, Assistant Vice President 772.621.9106 O ice • 772.240.4461 Cell monica.brown@suntrust.com • suntrustmortgage.com/mbrown
Equal Housing Lender. SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., 901 Semmes Avenue, Richmond, VA 23224, NMLS # 2915. ©2013 FL only. SunTrust Banks, Inc. SunTrust and SunTrust Mortgage are federally registered service marks of SunTrust Banks, Inc. How Can We Help You Shine Today? is a service mark of SunTrust Banks, Inc.
YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • PALM CITY & TESORO • SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 • 17 Martin County High School graduate Alexandra Agro was a contestant on the CW network’s reality show, ‘America’s Next Top Model.’ She was competing for a package of prizes, including a modeling contract and a national ad campaign.
MODEL from page 1 It’s absolutely beautiful and I got to be there and model there.” During the filming of the 13 episodes, Agro couldn’t tell family and friends what was happening on the set. “It’s been fun having everyone watch the show,” she said. “They knew we were in Bali and LA, but I couldn’t tell anyone where we were or the crazy things that were going on.” Agro said that her family has been very supportive. “Oh, my God, my mother is my best friend,” she said. “They’re so excited and so proud. They’re my biggest cheerleaders. It’s great to have this experience. It was such a huge dream of mine. My mother made me feel I could do anything that I wanted to do,” Win or not, Agro considers this the beginning of her path. “This is the smallest of beginnings,” she said. “I’m taking acting classes and continuing to model, to make the most of this experience. I love modeling and that’s my main passion, but it’s a short career. Acting is a part of modeling, portraying emotions. Agro has people she admires and hopes to emulate. “I’d like to make an empire like Tyra Banks or Heidi Klum,” she said. “Tyra Banks went back and got her master’s. They are moguls who have created more than a face. They’ve created a brand. “In everyday life, I admire my mother, who is my inspiration. She’s the strongest woman I’ve ever met. She keeps me humble and on my path.” In case any of the male readers or viewers is wondering, Agro is not available. She has a boyfriend who is also a model and is very supportive of her career, no matter what path she chooses.
Mulch & More
of Palm city
classEs
FREE NEW CLIENTS ONLY
H o t Y o g a
Vinyasa Style Classes
Nursery & landscape Supplies 5800
Editor’s note: Alexandra Agro was eliminated from the competition on Aug. 30. In an interview with Reality TV World, she said that she plans to continue modelling and that the show was the beginning of her career and not the end.
Photo courtesy of ‘America’s Next Top Model’
3
5170
Text the Editor (772) 675-6330
MUTT from page 14 to support its programs and services. As a local Humane Society, HSTC is run independently from any national welfare or humane organization with no financial assistance from these groups. Follow the HSTC on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ humanesocietyTC and Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/hstc1 and Instagram at hstcadopt. For more information, visit http:// www.hstc1.org or call (772) 2238822.
Plants & More!
Hours: Saturday Monday - Friday 8:00am - 3:00 pm 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday - Closed
3706 SW citrus Blvd., Palm city
772-221-9507
2351 SW Martin Hwy Palm City
palmcitychiro@yahoo.com Visit our website for class schedule and registration:
IGotYourBack.com
772.324.9337
18 • SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 • PALM CITY & TESORO • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS
www.YourVoiceWeekly.com
Parents, specialty pediatric care is now close to home
DON’T EVER BE CAUGHT IN THE DARK AGAIN! COMPLETE HOME STAND-BY GENERATORS
FOR YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS
Includes: Permits, delivery, concrete pad and electrical installation (no middle man). Fully automatic, runs on propane or natural gas. Your Local Authorized GENERAC Maintenance provider, 10 Years Running. Cannot be combined with any other special or offer.
5834
17KW Generator . . . $8,295 772-200-2275 • 800–GENERATOR www.energizedgenerators.com Lic. Elec. Contractor ER 13013070 • Fully Insured
Reface Or Replace Your Kitchen Cabinets
Visit Our Beautiful Showroom! Blow Bubbles In Your Bath, Not Your Budget • 25 Years Servicing the Treasure Coast • Home Of Virtual Remodeling See It Before You Do It • Save! National Buying Power • Satisfaction Guaranteed • Warranty Program On All Work • Locally Owned
Michael Black
Robert Cywes
Mer Mansoor
Neil Patel
Start Up Fee Waved With Mention Of This Ad
www.DreamMaker-Stuart.com
6118 SE Federal Hwy • Stuart
772-288-6255
License #CGC1507879
Serving the Treasure Coast Since 1991 - 879-0904
5766
Visit Our Web Site:
5836
Why DreamMaker?
ST. LUCIE WEST — For parents, every time our children get sick, it’s a big deal. When chicken soup isn’t enough to make our little ones feel better, parents need expert pediatric care - locally. With the opening of the new Port St. Lucie office of South Florida Pediatric Consultants, advanced pediatric specialty care comes close to home in the Treasure Coast. Sometimes, our children need individualized care beyond what can be given in the family practice setting. The South Florida Pediatric Consultants are board-certified physicians bringing their expertise to the Port St. Lucie community. Dr. Michael D. Black, pediatric cardiothoracic surgery Dr. Michael D. Black has been practicing medicine since 1987 and is certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Black currently serves as the Medical Director of the Pediatric and Congenital Open Heart Program at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Dr. Robert Cywes, pediatric general surgery Dr. Robert Cywes has been practicing medicine since 1988. He is dual-board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Cywes specializes in minimally invasive neonatal surgery. Dr. Omer Mansoor, pediatric nephrology Dr. Omer Mansoor has been practicing nephrology since 1998, and is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. He serves as the Medical Director of Pediatric Dialysis at St. Mary’s Medical Center. His professional focus includes congenital kidney problems and hypertension. Dr. Neil Patel, pediatric neurosurgery Neurosurgeon Dr. Neil Patel is certified by the American Board of Osteopathic Surgeons, and has been practicing medicine since 2003. He specializes in hydrocephalus and spina bifida. The South Florida Pediatric Consultants office is located at 1850 Fountainview Blvd., Suite 104, in Port St. Lucie. Appointments can be made by phone at (561) 2279240.
YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • PALM CITY & TESORO • SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 • 19
Drag Queen Bingo Bonanza on tap at Crush Wine and Liquor Bar MARTIN COUNTY — Get ready to experience BINGO! as never before! Beneva Fruitville’s “Drag Queen Bingo Bonanza” will debut on Thursday, Oct. 3 at Crush Wine and Liquor Bar, 100 Dixie Highway, in downtown Stuart. There will be two shows at 7 and 9 p.m. Tickets are $20 to $40. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Artists for a Cause, a nonprofit founded by Terry Barber of Palm City. Beverly Bevis Jones of BB Jones Communications Inc. is producing the event. The show is a longtime Friday night favorite at The Players Theatre in Sarasota and this will be the first public performance in Martin County. The sultry and sassy Beneva Fruitville and her partner, Tami-
ami Trails, are the stars for this themed theatrical event which includes two rounds of Bingo! Audience members will definitely enjoy the antics and interaction with the wisecracking, snarkymouthed duo who will keep everyone in stitches. Beverly Jones has produced many public and private special events in Stuart, but this is her first nightclub show. “I have seen the show twice and find it highly entertaining. Honestly, their brand of humor and theatrics is unlike anything I have ever seen before. I think other people will enjoy it as well, so I decided to bring it to Crush!,” Jones said. General admission is $20 and includes one drink. Preferred
See BONANZA page 20
September Trade - in Rebates! They’re here.
Call Today 772-905-3403
Trade in your HVAC or Electrical equipment and you will qualify for a rebate of up to $3450.00 redeemable immediately!
• New AC Equipment qualifies for rebates of up to $2650.00
AC units, Heat Pump units
• New Electrical Equipment
qualifies for rebates up to $500.00 Panel Upgrade, Meter Upgrades
• New Air Quality Systems qualifies for rebates of up to $300.00
Filtration, Ultra Violet Lights, Duct Replacement
Call Today For A FREE Estimate and Start Saving Money in September
772-905-3403
5756
FOR YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS
Service y! Toda
*Rebates are not redeemable for cash, available on new equipment purchases only, and cannot be combined with any other offer or coupon. An inspection of the equipment is required to determine eligibility.
ER0011841 • CAC1816433
www.EliteElectricAndAir.com
5835
Text the Editor (772) 675-6330
20 • SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 • PALM CITY & TESORO • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS
www.YourVoiceWeekly.com
She kills it!
BONANZA from page 19 seating is also available at the bar for $30 with one drink included. A limited number of VIP tables for four persons are available for $40 per person with two drinks included. A cash bar is available throughout the evening as well. Seating is limited. To purchase tickets, please go to www.bbjonespr.com or phone (772) 220-0444. Sponsored by PD-go! Web Solutions of Stuart and Mobile by Tomorrow providing desktop and mobile website solutions for today’s business. For more information, please visit www.pdgostuart.com and www.mobilebytomorrow.com.
Note Cards with Pizzaz!
5802
Photography by Neil Friedman
www.neilfriedman.net
772-781-9401
A/C Tune Up! Only
$
49*
Serving the Treasu Coast for O re ve 20 Years r
20 Point Check List Including: • Evaluate thermostat • Clean & adjust blower components • Clean & flush condensate drains • Clean heat strips • Brush Clean (indoor) cooling coil if accessible
• Clean or replace filters • Clean (outdoors) condenser coil* • Lubricate all moving parts • Measure all volts and amps • Test safety controls
Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer Jenna Daniel of Palm City adds another kill to her list for Martin County High School as a district leader during a match against South Fork High School Tuesday, Sept. 11 at home. The Martin County Tigers won the match 3-0 to earn a 6-2 record this season.
NEW & USED
SHARKEY AIR
HOME & OfficE fUrNitUrE DESKS • CHAIRS • FILES • COMPUTER FURNITURE BOOKCASES • CRT TABLES
5837
772-220-2487
7862 S.W. Ellipse Way Stuart, Florida 34997
MACHINE STANDS • LATERAL FILES SCREEN PANELS • CONFERENCE TABLES • ETC.
License# CAC1816853
“We support Molly’s House” Exp 9/30/13
5808
www.sharkeyair.com * New Residential Customers excludes service after 4:30 pm
SAVE!!
DiScOUNt OfficE fUrNitUrE 398-0085
10983 US Hwy. 1 • Port St. LUcie
YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • PALM CITY & TESORO • SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 • 21
Air show dearth ends for now Staff writer
pmccallister@YourVoiceWeekly.com
TREASURE COAST — There’s been a dearth of air shows for the last few months, but that’s about to change. Three shows are scheduled for the Space and Treasure coasts in the next few weeks. Air shows have been unusually quiet in Florida since spring, Bryan Lilley, owner of B. Lilley Productions, said. The company specializes in air shows. “Normally there’d be 15 (in Florida) from March to November,” he said. “Sequestration canceled a lot of air shows.” Put simply, the federal budget sequestration grounded the Air Force Thunderbirds and Navy
Blue Angels. Those crack demonstration teams are the air show rock stars. Without them, tickets just don’t sell nearly as well. Lilley said a number of promoters shut down shows rather than go the 2013 season without the elite flight teams to draw ticket buyers. Back on March 1, Maj. Darrick Lee, Thunderbirds’ public affairs, announced that the air-demonstration team would be grounded after April 1 due to the federal-budget sequestration. The Blue Angels soon followed with a similar announcement. Turned out the last anyone saw of the Thunderbirds for the 2013 air-show season was at the 36th annual Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum & TICO Air-
Visit us and discover a large selection of top quality, high end jewelry and electronics We BUY and Sell gold, SilVer, diamondS and more!
See SHOWS page 22
5788
Patrick McCallister
Specializing in Short term loanS! 5788
Text the Editor (772) 675-6330
NOW OPEN!
We Do Paint Right!
fall
rebate
7
rEbatE ® on Elan
5
$
per gallon
rEbatE on Medallion ,
STUART
®
ColorStyle® & ClimateZone®
2275 South Kanner Highway
per gallon/$20 per 5-gallon
September 26 - October 6 Receive a consumer mail-in rebate on all Valspar® Élan® Wall & Trim and Kitchen & Bath paint, Medallion® interior and exterior paint and primers, and Color Style® and Climate Zone®.
5805
$
over 28 Years Serving martin county
See rebate coupon for complete details • Offer good August 29 – September 8 • $50 limit
(Corner of Monterey Rd. and Kanner Hwy. North of 7-Eleven)
772-283-3660 PORT ST. LUCIE
1168 SE Port St. Lucie Blvd.
IF YOU DON’T LIKE YOUR COLOR, HAVE ANOTHER ON US.
(Corner of PSL and Westmoreland By Bagel Brothers)
COLOR GUARANTEE DETAILS: OFFER ENDS 10/7/13. Valid for purchases of qualifying Valspar products made in participating retailers by 10/7/13. Open only to individual legal residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C., age of majority or older in place of residence. Limit: up to 2-gallon rebate per household. Additional terms/restrictions apply. See Offer Terms at valsparcolorguarantee.com for complete details. Void where prohibited, restricted or taxed. Sponsor: The Valspar Corporation. © 2013 The Valspar Corporation.
Your 1 Stop for Home Improvement! 1105 SW Martin Downs Blvd., PALM CITY Open 7 Days a Week from 7:30am to 6pm
www.Petershardware.com
772-600-5088 PetersHardware-0086-3613-MS317
772-335-1896
Free dVd
moVie oF YoUr choice No Purchase Necessary!
Just Stop In And Say Hi Expires 9-26-2013
22 • SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 • PALM CITY & TESORO • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS
www.YourVoiceWeekly.com
SHOWS from page 21 Show, Titusville, March 22 to 24. “It was a record-breaking crowd,” Terry Yon, former public relations officer at the museum, said in a previous interview. “The Thunderbirds really brought the crowds in.” Lilley had the Thunderbirds scheduled for the October Cocoa Beach Air & Space Show. In April he was confident that the Thunderbirds would be back on the air-show circuit and fly at that show. They’re not, and that show was canceled. After the Cocoa Beach show was canceled, Lilley helped organize the Melbourne Air & Space Show. The first of the upcoming events is the Vero Beach Air Show. That’s a long unheard name to many. “It’s the first one we’ve had in 16 years,” Marty Zickert, president of the Veterans Council of Indian River County, said. That show will be on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 5 and 6, at the Vero Beach Municipal Airport, 3400 Cherokee Drive. Like many municipal airports in Central and South Florida, Vero Beach was a Naval air training station during World War II. The first batch of Navy aviators started training in February 1943. At its peak, there were about 1,400 Navy and Marine Corps members
Friday, September 27 8 - 10 a.m.
See SHOWS page 23
We Provide Smiles that Sparkle
5771
Join The Brennity at Tradition on September 27th for a fundraiser in honor of the Council on Aging Adult Daycare Center entitled, Your Care Plan for Independent Living. With your $10 donation, you will enjoy a chef-prepared breakfast and learn how to stay healthy with WellMed, the Council on Aging of St. Lucie County and The Brennity.
RSVP to (772) 345-2709
ing Now Accept s New Patient
Dr. Cindy Wilson, DDS
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist 3305 SE Federal Hwy. Stuart
10685 SW Stony Creek Way Port St. Lucie, FL 34987 www.BrennityTradition.com Cottages | Independent Living Assisted Living | Memory Care PMS 369 C 100% • CMYK = C 65, M 0, Y 100, K 8.5 PMS Process Black C 100% • CMYK = C 0, M 0, Y 0, K 100
Assisted Living Facility License #AL11796
772-221-3112
www.dynamicdental4kids.com
99
BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL
$
NEW PATIENTS
Includes: • New Patient Exam • Cleaning • Fluoride • X-Rays Offer good July 15, 2013 until September 30, 2013
5792
Council on Aging Fundraiser
stationed at the Naval Air Station Vero Beach. Among performers now scheduled for the Vero Beach Air Show are the GEICO Skytypers, TinStix of Dynamite, Manfred Radius Airshows. Patty Wagstaff, Matt Younkin, George Koontz, Scott “Scooter” Yoak, Skip Stewart, and Chris Darnell with the FlashFire Jet Truck. Veterans can get discounted tickets for the show at the Victory Center Military Store, in the Indian River Mall. Those tickets are $10 each. The mall is at 6200 20th St., Vero Beach. The military store is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday. For more about the Vero Beach Air Show, visit veroairshow.com. Stuart and Melbourne will have air shows the first weekend of November. That action will start at Stuart’s Martin County Airport Witham Field, 2001 S.E. Airport Road, on Friday, Nov. 1, at 5:45 with a flag drop. After the drop, there’ll be shows by the Twin Tiger and AeroShell aerobatic teams well into the dark. “It’s a different style show, because you’re seeing aircraft fly with strobe lights,” Michael Roberts, president of the Road to Victory Military Museum said. “They’re aircraft set up to fly at night. They’re set up with lights
YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • PALM CITY & TESORO • SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 • 23
SHOWS from page 22 and pyrotechnics.” Witham Field was an auxiliary facility to the Naval Air Station Vero Beach during World War II. It was later named after Paul “Homer” Witham, the first known Navy aviator from Martin County to die in World War II. The Stuart Air Show continues on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 2 and 3, with acts such as the Lewis & Clark FLS Microjet, Precious Metal Air Racer, Air Sports Parachute Demonstration Team, and the Julie Clark, John Klatt, Dan Buchanan and Gary Ward airshows, along with Elgin Wells’ Starjammer. Stewart and Younkin will also appear at the Stuart Air Show. Veterans will get in free with proof of military service. Roberts said he believes this will be one of the biggest turnouts for the annual air show. “We feel the phones are ringing more than usual,” he said. “We’re getting more and more acts coming to the show, because other shows have canceled. Our ticket sales are ahead of last year, double.” For information about the Stuart Air Show, visit stuartairshow. com. The Black Diamond Jet Team is headlining the inaugural Melbourne Air & Space Show. It’ll be
on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 2 and 3 at Paradise Beach, 113 Paradise Blvd. “We just announced our performance lineup this week,” Lilley said. “We’ve seen a lot of interest on the website.” The GEICO SkyTypers will be at that show, along with John Black in the Super Decathlon, and demo teams showing off the P-51 Mustang, the Grumman Avenger TBF, the F-86 Sabre, and others. For more about the Melbourne show, visit airandspaceshow.com. The crack pilots of the Thunderbirds and Blue Angels are highly-trained and motivated combat aviators who can fly through any melee — except bickering politicians. Previously, Congress passed and the president signed the Budget Control Act of 2011. The Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, often called the super committee, formed to work out a deal for Congress to raise the federal government’s debt ceiling to avoid sovereign default on previously-appropriated spending. The committee hatched the idea of giving Congress and President Barack Obama a frightening prospect if they couldn’t agree on budget cuts and revenue increases — sequestration, automatic across-the-board spending cuts
See SHOWS page 24
The al gin i r O
ARE YOUR UTILITY BILLS R A L SO ER SUMMLE R SA
I S I NG? $ $ GO GREEN SAVE GREEN $$
• • • • •
Lower Home Utility Bills Clean, Free Renewable Energy Federal Incentives (Certain rebates may apply) 100% Financing Available A+ Rated with the BBB
dy Call Today for your Be Rea or FPL F w o N l l Ca r Electric FREE ESTIMATE Sola In October ON SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEM s Rebates and tax credit available to eligible customers only. Rebate *Cannot be combined with any other offer or coupon. Exp 9-30-13 IMMEDIATE SAVINGS ON YOUR UTILITIES
Take e tag Advan
Now!
$ Plus Plus
Complete
Hot Water System
250 OFF
Hot Water Heating Systems
30% Federal Tax Credit * $1000 Rebate *
Rebates and tax credit available to eligible customers only. *Cannot be combined with any other offer or coupon. Exp 9-30-13
er Summ Sale ! POOL HEATING SYSTEM W O N ACT Take Advantage of the
SCHOOL HAS STARTED.....
Be The First To Adopt Any Class In Martin County!
ONE FREE POOL PANEL WITH PURCHASE OF 280 SQ. FT. OR MORE Exp 9-30-13
ONLINE OR CALL
5847
FREE ESTIMATES
Visit the chamber web site at www.palmcitychamber.com Call Flo Howe for more information
772-286-8121
flo@palmcitychamber.com
Always shop Chamber Members
Afford a Finan ble c Availa ing ble
Enjoy Your Pool Year Round!
772-464-2663 • 800-330-7657 Family Owned and Operated on the Treasure Coast since 1979
cv c056637 www.solarenergysystemsfl.com
5759
Text the Editor (772) 675-6330
24 • SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 • PALM CITY & TESORO • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS
SHOWS from page 23
www.YourVoiceWeekly.com The USAF Thunderbirds Nos. 5 and 6 performed the ’Calypso Pass,’ during a performance in March at the Warbird Valiant Air Command in Titusville. In mirror formations, one Thunderbird must be inverted, and it is always Thunderbird No. 5. In fact, the ‘5’ on this aircraft is painted on upside down, and thus appears right side up for much of the routine. It was the last performance of the Thunderbirds before sequestration cuts caused many air shows to be canceled this year.
over 10 years accompanied by expiring tax reductions. Many believed the prospect of an across-the-board budget cuts that could send the nation into recession would force Congress and the president to work toward more agreeable solutions. While some compromises have happened, the Congress and White House are still locked in budget battles that have brought on the budget sequestration. The 2013-2014 budget years starts in October. A spokesperson for the Thunderbirds said the team is practicing for shows next year, but not making schedule commitments until further notice.
Photo courtesy U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Richard Rose Jr.
Hello, CoolSculpting™... Bye, Bye Bulges
www.WHSfl.com
(772) 419-4836
5814
Next to the Treasure Coast Square Mall
www.JeuneNu.com
CoolSculpting® and the CoolSculpting® logo are registered trademarks of ZELTIQ Aesthetics, Inc. The “snowflake” mark is a trademark of ZELTIQ Aesthetics, Inc. Copyright © 2012, ZELTIQ Aesthetics, Inc. Results vary. Consult your physician.
YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • PALM CITY & TESORO • SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 • 25
Text the Editor (772) 675-6330
Responder remembers Former Fire Department City of New York firefighter and now Palm City resident Bill Walsh urges people to remember who attacked the United States. He spoke at the 9/11 Annual Memorial Tribute at Martin County High School in Stuart. Walsh was unable to help his fellow firefighters at the World Trade Center because of injuries in a fire before the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11. His firehouse lost about 40 percent of those who responded to the all-respond call. USA 911 First Responders organized the memorial.
Let’s put Your Business in everY mail box everY week! We are Your Voice for Your Business in Your communitY 5791
Call Debbi Denning • 772.332.1130
Are your advertising dollar$ being maximized? If your business targets or serves the upscale, affluent consumer only one paper reaches most of them.
Staff photo by Patrick McCallister
300% - 400% more circulation!!!
Text the Editor
In the most sought after demographics.
Send us your feedback!
Publication
Your Voice
We’d like to hear from you! Send us your comments, compliments or complaints.
34986
34987
34990
12,951
3,006
14,778*
Scripps
3,405
433
4,335
Hometown News
3,452
491
4,743
Circulation numbers as of 8-2-13
It’s simple and easy to use. Just text your message to
* Includes 546 homes in the Tesoro carrier route
DIRECT MAILED EVERY WEEK TO EVERY HOME!
772-675-6330
Reader feedback texting services provided by: www.TextVines.com
Call today for more information 5734
5740
Get the most out of your marketing!
(772) 204-2409
Your Own Botanical Paradise and pool home in Vero Beach
5741
Beautiful, custom designed 5 bd. 3.5 bth home, with library loft and oversized game room. Brazilian cherry wood, tile and carpet flooring, custom window treatments, granite, wrought iron railing, crown molding throughout. One of the most beautiful homes on the market and it comes with it’s own botanical garden-like landscaping
A $1,000,000 Home For Only $499,000 For more information and pictures go to:
http://grf.me/f8G
All furnishings were designed for this home and are negotiable
Team Coley Real Estate Group
Jason Coley/Realtor/CDPE
772-201-5229
26 • SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 • PALM CITY & TESORO • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS
www.YourVoiceWeekly.com
Sailfish Splash Waterpark seeks volunteers, host sponsors for FSPA and FHSAA swimming and diving meets FOR VETERAN VOICE
directing and coordinating spectators, families, media, officials, coaches, and athletes, not to mention sponsors and vendors, all within a compressed and mandated time frame requires an extraordinary amount of labor,” said Todd Foust, Special Facilities Administrator of the Martin County Parks & Recreation Department. “Volunteers will help us conduct these events in a professional and cost-effective manner, and they get to watch exceptional aquatic competitions.” On Sept. 27-28 the Florida Swimming Pool
As many as 12,000 people will cross the threshold of Sailfish Splash Waterpark this autumn during the two largest and most important high school swimming and diving meets in Florida. To orchestrate this influx, venue management is seeking at least 200 volunteers. In addition, to off-set associated operating and personnel costs, the “hosts” will rely in part on “host sponsors” rather than ticket sales. “Accommodating meet ground rules while
Association (FSPA) High School Invitational Swimming & Diving Meet will take place at the Sailfish Splash Aquatic Athletics Center. Thereafter, over the two weekends of November 8-9 and the 15-16, the Pinch-A-Penny FHSAA Swimming & Diving Finals will occupy the facility. “The Treasure Coast Sports Commission and the Martin County Parks & Rec Department partnered to bring these two out-
See PARK page 27
5841
COMPLIMENTARY VALET PICK UP & DELIVERY FOR ALL YOUR SERVICING NEEDS
On-line Specials Available Daily at StJamesGolfClub.net
Your Voice News Readers’ SpeciAl
4-Some AfteR 10Am Tues, Thurs, Saturday & Sunday with coupon expires Sept. 30th
60
$
SpeciAl SummeR RAteS $20 before 4pm $15 After Includes tax & cart
memBeRSHip SpeciAl
3 Months Free With Annual Membership First Timers Get 20% Off The First Year
CURRENT RATES $ 25..Before Noon $ 20.....After Noon $ 15.......After 4 PM (All Rates Include Cart and Tax)
FREE BUCKET OF RANGE BALLS W/ THIS COUPON Small Bucket Expires 9-27-13
1600 SOUTH 3RD ST., FORT PIERCE For More information or to Schedule Your Tee Time
772-465-8110
772.336.4653 •
7900 N.W. Selvitz Rd.
From US1, turn East on Ohio Ave., Directly behind TD Bank
5831
5819
Just a short drive from Palm City and Less than10 minutes from St. Lucie West & Tradition
YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • PALM CITY & TESORO • SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 • 27
3rd Annual Austin Erlanger Memorial Scholarship Fund
PARK from page 26 standing sporting events to Martin County to generate $1.5 million in business for the local economy,” said Kevin Abbate, director of the Martin County Parks & Recreation Department. He elaborated, “Both the FSPA and FHSAA fund their organizations and swim meets with event admission receipts, and in the interest of the positive economic impact, we look to alternative resources, especially sponsorships, to off-set ‘hosting costs’. It is a win, win, win, for the athletes, the event originators, and Martin County.” Interested volunteers may contact Todd Foust, special facilities administrator, Martin County Parks & Recreation Department at (772) 221-1328, tfoust@martin.fl.us.
Golf Tournament Saturday
Interested «Host Sponsors» may contact Craig Jon Anderson, marketing coordinator, Martin County Parks & Recreation Dept. at (772) 4632840, canderso@martin.fl.us.
October 19th
8:30 am Shotgun $85 Per Golfer, inc. Driving
NOW AVAILABLE! LIMITED OPENINGS SEASONAL GOLF MEMBERSHIPS $ 80000 Single + tax $120000 Family + tax Designed by “Joe Lee”
Weekly Men’s & Ladies Tournaments
Raffles, Auction items and More. Get your team signed up today!
Join our Ladies Golf Association Take lessons from PGA/LPGA Professional, Kathy Cassese
Island Dunes Country Club
8735 S Ocean Country Club • Jensen Beach
Call Elaine Erlanger 772-260-2502
229-2739
www.CowabungaSurfandSport.com camp parties
d iLY OwNE YOur FAm d SurF ShOp ATE ANd OpEr
rentals
• Surf, paddle & Skim & Skateboards
apparel Boards
One FREE!!
Includes withwith G.P.S. A Public Course with a Private Club Feel... A Public Cart Course a Private Club Feel...
Visit www.floridaclubgolf.com for Online Specials
Expires 9/27/13
FACILITIES INCLUDE:
Visit www.floridaclubgolf.com for Online Specials
All Occasions Exit 101 SR76 - 1/2 Mile West of I-95
Banquet Facilities for All Occasions
038342
FACILITIES INCLUDE:
Expires 9/27/13
038342
Visit www.floridaclubgolf.com for Online Specials
038342
Expires 9/27/13
ALL CLEArANCE 70% OFF
A Public Course with a Private Club Feel...
Range Balls Any Size
Good for up to 4 players
Good for up to 4 players
5752
YV1
• 18 Hole Championship Golf Course • Restaurant with Full Bar FACILITIES INCLUDE: • 18 Hole Championship Golf Course • Restaurant with Full Bar • 18 PGA Hole Instructors Championship Golf Course • Restaurant with Full Bar • Banquet Facilities • Stocked Golf Shop • Lessons with • Banquet Facilities • Stocked Golf Shop • Lessons with PGA Instructors • Banquet • 15 Acre Driving Range with All Grass Tees Facilities • Stocked Golf Shop • Lessons with PGA Instructors • 15 Acre Driving Range with All Grass Tees • 15 Acre Driving Range with All Grass Tees • Professional Golf Fittings • Professional Golf Fittings • Professional Golf Fittings by Brian’s Precision Golf by Brian’s Precision Golf by Brian’s Precision Golf Banquet Facilities for Banquet Facilities for All Occasions
772-334-7873 4336 NE Ocean Blvd. Jensen Beach
camp
$ 00 Buy One Get 20 After 10:30am 31The00Ultimate Before 10:30am The Ultimate Golf Experience Golf Experience The Ultimate Golf Experience Includes Cart with G.P.S. YV1
• Lessons On All Equipment
parties
Regular 18 Hole Golf Rate $45 everyday. Including cart w/G.P.S YV1
• rentals : Boards, Bikes & Kayaks
lessons
15 Acre Driving Range All Grass Tees
$
• Tropical Fashions & Accessories
rentals
lessons
772-287-3680
apparel
visit: www. floridaclubgolf.com Stuart, Florida
uNdEr NEw NErShip Ow
Boards
Championship 18 Hole Public Golf Course
for All Occasions
Teaching children to make good choices in Life
Individuals will be assigned a team. Make checks payable to: Austin Erlanger Memorial Scholarship Fund
Located on Hutchinson Island, 3 miles south of the Power Plant (Closed Mondays)
Banquet Facilities
All proceeds to benefit: 5731
LONG DRIVE CLOSEST TO PIN
5861
9 Hole Facility
Range, Breakfast, Golf, Free Beer, Water, Lunch and Surprises.
5789
Text the Editor (772) 675-6330
28 • SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 • PALM CITY & TESORO • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS
www.YourVoiceWeekly.com
Play shows power of a lie Shelley Koppel Staff writer
skoppel@YourVoiceWeekly.com
STUART — Lillian Hellman’s play, “The Children’s Hour,” is based on a true story. In Scotland, in 1810, a young girl accused her school mistresses of having an affair. Within days, the school was closed as parents withdrew their children. The school mistresses sued and won a court verdict, but their lives were ruined.
In the Hellman play, written in 1934, an angry student, Mary Tilford, runs away from boarding school and says that the owners of the school are having a lesbian affair. Telling the lie has tremendous ramifications for everyone involved. Today, in an age of social media, when anything found on the Internet is presumed by many to be true, the play could not be timelier. The Barn Theatre will present “The Children’s Hour” from Sept.
See LIE page 32
Photo courtesy of the Barn Theatre Denise Brodie, Jack Brenner and Andrea Lopez confront Kingsley Ehrich about Lies she has spread in Lillian Hellman’s classic drama, “The Children’s Hour.” The play will be presented at the Barn Theatre from Sept. 27-Oct. 13.
Dine on the St. Lucie
DINNER : Sunday thru Thursday 5 - 10 pm Friday and Saturday 5 - 11 pm
Jensen beach 772-557-3474
1888 N.E. Jensen beach Blvd. ( at the roundabout ) One kids meal w/purchase of each adult meal.
All kids meal Inc. drink or juice box Fries, apple sauce & entree. Choose from quesadilla, chicken fingers, fish fingers, hamburger, cheeseburger, chicken or fish taco, popcorn shrimp. Valid at Jensen Beach location. Only expires 9-30-13
5760
OFF
Kids Eat FREE
Total check of $ 3000 or more
Voted #1
Seafood Restaurant of The Palm Beaches Now in Stuart, Florida
Jensen Beach Location Only - Expires 9-30-13
Daily Happy Hour
LUNCH DAILY 11:30 am - 3:30 pm
1 Fish Taco’s
$ 99
2-4pm
5780
HAPPY HOUR DAILY 3:30-6:30 pm LIVE JAZZ Friday and Saturday 8 - 11 pm Visit Us At OUR OtheR LOcAtiOns: Tradition Square • 772-345-1234 port st. lucie blvd • 772-879-3900
www.TheTinFishRestaurants.com
131 SW Flagler Avenue, Stuart, FL 34994 / 772-220-7772 / spotos.com
YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • PALM CITY & TESORO • SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 • 29
5860
Text the Editor (772) 675-6330
30 • SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 • PALM CITY & TESORO • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS
www.YourVoiceWeekly.com
Clubbin’ Fridays
Bru’s Room Sports Bar DJ 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 1725 S.E. Federal Highway, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 320-1297. Crush Wine Bar DJ 9 p.m. until whenever. 100 S. Dixie Highway, Downtown Stuart. For more information, call (772) 600-5853. Conchy Joe’s Seafood Live music by Rainfall 8 p.m.-midnight. 3945 N.E. Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach. For more information, call (772) 334-1130.
Saturdays
Retro Saturdays at Crush Wine Bar DJ 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 21 and up. Music by DJ’s. 100 S. Dixie Highway, Downtown Stuart. For more information, call (772) 600-5853. Stuart Grill & Ale DJ 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 1630 S.E. Federal Highway, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 223-1978. th - Oct Sept 27
13th
Nov 8 th - 2 th 4
Conchy Joe’s Seafood Live music by Rainfall 8 p.m.-midnight.
3945 N.E. Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach. For more information, call (772) 334-1130.
Sundays
Charlie’s Bar and Grill Karaoke 7:30 p.m. 4695 S.W. Kanner Highway, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 288-4326. Conchy Joe’s Seafood Live music by Rainfall 4-8 p.m. 3945 N.E. Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach. For more information, call (772) 334-1130.
Events
Friday, Sept. 20 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. DJ Cuba at Stuart Grill and Ale 9 p.m. No cover. 18 to party. 21 to drink. Hip hop and house music. 1630 S. Federal Highway, Stuart. For more information, call
See CLUBBIN’ page 31
th
March 7 th
- 23 th
with this ad! Exp 9-27-13
3101 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994 Phone: th - May 4 April 18
th
May 30 th
6oz Sirloin &at All You Can E
- June 15 th
Shrimp
ALL SIX SHOWS Only $100
lun
ch serv
$
14.99
ed
da
Preferred seating & Save $25! Call Now 772-287-4884
ily -
5854
11am
www.barn-theatre.com
2400 E. Ocean Blvd, Stuart
(772) 286-2622
HAPPY HOUR
1/2 PRICE AUSSIE-TIZERS 3-7PM “In Lounge Area”
5803
th Feb 9 Jan 24 -
Free
Bloomin’ Onion
YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • PALM CITY & TESORO • SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 • 31
Text the Editor (772) 675-6330
CLUBBIN’ from page 30
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 N.E. Dixie Highway, Jensen Beach. For more information call (772) 225-2695 or visit jensenbeachbowl.com Saturday, Sept. 21 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 N.E. Dixie Highway, Jensen Beach. For more information call (772) 225-2695 or visit jensenbeachbowl.com Live music at Crawdaddy’s. 7 p.m., 1949 N.E. Jensen Beach Blvd., Jensen Beach. For more information, call (772) 225-3444.
Sunday, Sept. 22 Reggae Night at Stuart Grill and Ale. 4 p.m. 1630 S. Federal Highway, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 223-1978. Live music at Wahoo’s Riverhouse. 4-8 p.m. 915 N.W. Flagler Drive, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 692-2243.
Oktoberfest Specials
Tuesday, Sept. 24 Tanked Tuesdays at Stuart Grill and Ale 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. 1630 S. Federal Highway, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 223-1978.
- german Fest pizza $12.95 • - bratwurst $12.95
Starting Saturday September 21St entreeS
- Chicken pilze in Sahnesosse $12.95 - Kapernschnitzel $17.95 - Jagerschnitzel $16.95 • - Falscher Hase $14.95 - Sirloin Steak esterhazy $16.95
Wednesday, Sept. 25 Ladies Night at Applebees. 10 p.m. to close. 2 for 1 drinks all night and $1 wells for women. Music DJ Doe Dizzle. 3373 S.E. Federal Highway, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 2236477. Cruisers Bar Wacky Wednesday. 8 p.m.-midnight. Contests and prizes. Beer pong. $6 pitchers for players. 843 S.W. Federal Highway, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 232-6103.
Entree include choice of soup or salad, braised red cabbage, rice pilaf or vegetable (except pizza and sandwiches) and homemade bread.
HAppy HOuR Select Drafts $2.00 • 8oz. House Wine $4.50 • Well Drinks $3.00 Select Martinis Start at $5.00 • 4pm-6pm • Available Everywhere
19th Hole
$5 bam bam Shrimp, Calamari & potato Skins and $8 Clams & mussels dujour
5781
(772) 223-1978.
prawnbroker.com
$2, $3 & $4 drink Specials
Bar Customers Only • 4-6pm • Not available for take out
See CLUBBIN’ page 32
MARTIN DOWNS
GIUSEPPE S
•
220-4745
Casa
Italian Grill
15% off 20% off LUNCH or DINNER
Cash Only. Not combined with any other offers. With this coupon Expires 9/30/13 YV
1411 SE Indian Street • Stuart
Like us at:
between US#1 & Willoughby freshcatchstuart www.freshcatchstuart.com Open Lunch & Dinner • (772) 286-6711
Our market calling is fresh superior seafood. Fresh fish arrives whole daily, then is filleted on premises by our chefs to ensure superior quality. Owner, Eric Olson, has been fishing all his life and we benefit from his resources & connections to get the very best Florida Seafood from St. Augustine to Key West!
LUNCH or DINNER
Valid on Take-Out orders only. Not combined with any other offers. With this coupon Expires 9/30/13 YV
Happy Hour Specials
17
$
95
Sunset Menu 4-Close
Maine Lobster, Filet Mignon, Rack of Lamb, Yellow Fin Tuna, plus 20 other to choose from. 840 SE Indian St. Stuart (Willoughby Crossroads)
772-283-8281
5755
5753
FULL LIQUOR BAR 4PM-7PM DAILY
Live Music On Our Patio Friday & Saturday Nights 6-9pm
10 off .%
SUNDayS
when you bring your Church Bulletin
Fresh Catch on Indian St. • Stuart
e, Try on get ill you wked! o ho
$ .95 $ .95 3 6 3 Fish & Chips Fish Sandwich Fish Taco $ .95
(Fried Pollock Served on a Soft Bun with Tartar Sauce)
Fresh Catch on Indian St. • Stuart
Fresh Catch on Indian St. • Stuart
(Made with a Soft Tortilla, Fried Pollock, Fresh Housemade Salsa, Cheese & Ranch)
Fresh Catch on Indian St. • Stuart
32 • SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 • PALM CITY & TESORO • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS
LIE from page 28 27-Oct. 13, with Dante Marelli directing. He said that the show
www.YourVoiceWeekly.com
was controversial when it was produced because it mentioned homosexuality, but that homosexuality is not what the play is about, at all. “The play is about a lie and
CLUBBIN’ from page 31
N E O M & Y A D N U S ENTrE ASE Of ADULT
WITH PUrCH
r o f s u n i Jo ! r u o h y p p ha 3pm - 6pm 2fOr1
House Winre Draft Bee ks Well Drin
Open Mic Night at Wahoo’s Riverhouse. 7-9 p.m. 915 N.W. Flagler Drive, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 692-2243.
VETERAN’S HELP NEEDED
Veteran Voice, our weekly subscription newspaper for veterans and the military minded, is looking for one or more hard working, dedicated and SMART individuals to help take this paper to the next level. Serving a four county area from Brevard south to Martin Co. We need a professional “jack of all trades” to help promote this publication, generate subscriptions and editorial submissions, sales leads, etc. Full time or part time position, flexible schedule. Send a resume or letter to serlanger@yourvoiceweekly.com
5746
E KIDS EAT frDEAY
Thursday, Sept. 26 Ladies Night at Stuart Cowboys’ BBQ & Steak Co. 8 p.m. Ladies Drink free 6-10 p.m. DJ, drink specials and free shots. 2902 S.E. Gran Parkway, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 287-8100.
Are you ready for a unique mid-day dining experience?
5797
Diamond Tearoom & Bistro The Perfect place for a quiet lunch with a loved one or an important business lunch. Wine • Gourmet Beer • Sangria • Champagne High English Tea • Soups • Salads • Lobster Ravioli Pizza • Crab Cakes • Caprese - Risotto Funghi Salmon • Boston Lobster Cakes Pastries • Gazpacho Desserts
NEW MENU EVERYDAY!
-PlUS-
6 COURSE HIGH ENGlISH TEA
772-221-1093 For More Daily SpecialS
www.mayasgrill.com
3099 SW Martin Downs Blvd, Palm City (Next to Walgreens)
FREE DESSERT
Tuesday thru Friday 11am-5pm call: 772-781-5153
www.diamondtearoom.com
WITH PURCHASE OF ANY ENTREE W/COUPON. ExP 9-30-13
5838
Like us on
Banquet Facilities & Private Parties Available
Country Club Plaza • 3868 SE Dixie Hwy., Stuart • 772-781-1133 • Hours: Tues. - Fri. 10am - 5:00pm www.DiamondsbyTerry.com • www.diamondtearoom.com
how it affects innocent people,” he said. “When you tell lies, you don’t realize the effect it has. Often, the person who is suffering for the lie has no idea who said it. What makes it worse is that it’s a 13-year-old girl.” The play takes place in a school, so some young actors were needed. Most of the ones who auditioned had not worked in a play with such adult subject matter. “I had each parent read the play before they gave permission for their daughters to take part,” he said. “They’ve been accepting and supporting.” The cast includes Pat Burgemeister as Mrs. Tilford; Kingsley Ehrich as Mary Tilford; Merilee Lawrence as Lily Mortar; Denise Brodie as Karen Wright; Jack Brenner as Dr. Cardin; Andrea Lopez as Martha Dobie; Shauna Stone as Catherine; Rosemary Knight as Agatha; Nicole Banks as Rosalie; Paige Banks as Helen; Daphne Ruggeri as Peggy; Kaylee Colley as Lois and Courtney Gall as Evelyn. Marelli is thrilled with his cast, and is particularly proud of the young actors. “The young people have impressed me, working with experienced actors and getting their emotions,” he said. “It’s a joy to see as a director. They want to stay when I’m ready to call it quits. Young people don’t get enough credit. They have such busy lives. It will give the community a chance to see what our young people can do.” Marelli served as the Barn’s artistic director last year and also was responsible for bringing the drama, “The Twilight of the Golds,” to the Barn. He hopes to see more thought-provoking works. “People come to the theater and like to laugh and be entertained,” he said. “We have an obligation to deal with what’s happening in our lives. With ‘Twilight of the Golds,’ the people were hungry for something different. The comments were amazing. “We need more innovative and edgier plays at the Barn. The Barn can grow into something really special. There’s nothing like theater. We have to improve the quality of what we put on stage. That takes work.” The Barn Theatre, 2400 E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart, will present “The Children’s Hour,” a drama by Lillian Hellman, from Sept. 27Oct. 13. Tickets are $20. Performances are Wed-Sat. at 8 p.m. and Sun. at 2 p.m. To purchase tickets, call the box office at (772) 287-4884 or visit the website www.barn-theatre. com. The box office is open weekdays from noon-4 p.m.
Text the Editor (772) 675-6330
YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • PALM CITY & TESORO • SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 • 33
Crossword
EN R MA
E
“treat” and will sit and talk to you while waiting for it! I can’t wait to meet my new forever family. Can you please find a place in your heart and home for me? Hi, my name is Pebbles. At 2 years old, I am full of love and a female Terrier, Pit Bull mix sweetie. I enjoy playing, having fun and being your best gal. I’ll show you my happy dance while we chat!
AT The LAnding AT TrAdiTion
on ScheduLed SundAyS 10 A.m. To 3 p.m.
sudoKu
Event subject to change without notice.
The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast
4100 S.W. Leighton Farm Ave. Palm City, has these and other animals available for adoption Monday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm; Wednesday 10 am-7 pm and Sunday 10 am - 4 pm. For more information, please call 772-223-8822 ext. 3242 or go to: www.hstc1.org to see all of our animals available for adoption.
10824 SW Village Parkway, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987
5738
31. A spoiled child 32. Arabic agarwood perfume 33. Christian __, designer 34. Japanese waist pouch 39. Lures with desire 40. Joined by stitching 41. Locks of hair 42. Solemn pledge 44. Most wise 45. Among 48. Capital of Morocco 49. Excessively fat 50. Murdered 51. Ireland 52. Yuletide 53. Sound of a clock or timer 54. Freshwater mussel genus 55. Amounts of time 56. Million barrels per day (abbr.)
check our webSiTe And fAcebook pAge for dATeS
Property managed by Inland Diversified Real Estate Services LLC The Inland name and logo are registered trademarks being used under license.
www.ShopATTrAdiTionS.com
You’re Invited Join Us as We Celebrate Molly Sharkey’s 40th Birthday Monday, Sept. 23 | 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Vine & Barley Palm City 2591 SW High Meadows Ave. Palm City, FL 34990 Tickets are $40 and available at Molly’s House and Vine & Barley Palm City. Tickets include dinner, cupcakes, and your choice of a $20 wine card or 5 beer tickets (craft and regular beer available). We will be raffling off 40 items in celebration of Molly’s 40th birthday. Items include 4 Walt Disney World Park Hopper Passes, $200 gift certificate to Just Gold Jewelers, tickets to a Marlins’ game, and more! Visit www.MollysHouse.org for more information. To order tickets in advance by credit card call 772-223-6659.
Proceeds Benefit:
Sponsored By:
Molly’s House | 430 SE Osceola Street, Stuart, FL | 772-223-6659
5748
CLUES DOWN 1. A French abbot 2. Civil Rights group
3. The third hour, about 9 a.m. 4. Am. ventilation corporation 5. A prince’s fortified building 6. Felt deep affection for 7. A tractor-trailer 8. Noshes 9. British auto maker 10. Wild sheep of northern Africa 11. 2-wheeled transport 12. Breezes through 13. Radioactivity unit 21. Neocortical temporal lobe epilepsy (abbr.) 22. Frosts 27. A design or arrangement 28. The class of birds 29. Pickled ginger 30. Alkenes
The HSTC is offering to all seniors (60 years & older) that adopts a senior pet (animal 7 years & older) will have the adoption fee waived. Also, senior adopters that adopt a pet under 7 years of age will receive $25 off the adoption fee of a cat and $50 off the adoption fee of a dog. In addition to this program, all seniors can adopt any critter for $5.00! Tell your friends that the guest room’s taken—foster a pet; save a life. Help us help more pets by caring for those in need in your own home. Contact Bitsy McKay, bmckay@hstc1.org, 772-600-3217, to apply. Please consider adopting wonderful animals available at the HSTC…...you may just find the love of your life!
5739
5733
Pebbles
CLUES ACROSS 1. Peruvian province 5. Mama __, rock singer 9. Elephant’s name 14. Yellow edible Indian fruit 15. Arabian Gulf 16. Lucci’s Kane character 17. Minstrel poet 18. Huxley’s fictional drug 19. Atom-bombed 20. Strangenesses 23. Mortar’s crushing partner 24. Kilocalorie 25. Very efficient light source 26. Slow oozing 31. Corpses 35. Abounding in trees 36. Total destruction 37. About aviation 38. Reveres 41. Lymphatic throat tissue (1 of 2) 43. Monarch seats 45. Macaws 46. Icahn’s airline 47. City railways 51. Able to be put out 56. Imitative 57. Conclusions 58. Grizzly, black or teddy 59. Bitstock 60. Six 61. The largest continent 62. Study or work tables 63. Young children 64. Large integers
T
T
G R
Chloe
Adorable and affectionate best describes me, Chloe. I am a 2-1/2 year-old Domestic Shorthair darling. I don’t mean to brag but I know the word
DITIO
N
Pet of the week
RA
KE
HUMANE SOCIETY
34 • SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 • PALM CITY & TESORO • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS
Business and Professional Services
MISCELLANEOUS
www.aandjenterprises.net
772-340-2406
5732
Emergency Services 5827
Big Band, Ballroom, Standards, Oldies, Rock, Country, Disco, Etc.
April Romagnano. PHD. DVM, ABVP Avian Specialist - AAHA Certified
5785
CALL ME! 40 YRS EXP ONE MAN BAND / DJ
Avian & Exotic Clinic of Palm City
Lic & Ins
24/7/365 561-723-0025
4181 SW High Meadows Ave. Palm City www.avianandexoticclinicofpalmcity.com 772-600-8895
5829
5804
772-219-9129
Jason Coley, Realtor
2944 SW Boat Ramp Ave., Palm City www.PalmCityEquestrians.com Lessons • Trail rides • Camps • Boarding
Call 772-201-5229 Tree Trimming • Planting Power wash • mulching and more! 5810
772-263-3433
Every baby deserves a healthy start. Join more than a million people walking and raising money to support the March of Dimes. The walk starts at marchforbabies.org. *LOWER THAT CABLE BILL! Get Satellite TV today! FREE System, installation and HD/ DVR upgrade. Programming starting at $19.99. Call NOW (800) 795-8649
stuart landscape maintenance
YOU R
DISH TV Retailer. Starting at $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) & High Speed Internet starting at $14.95/month (where available.) SAVE! Ask About SAME DAY Installation! CALL Now! 1-800438-8168 Do you Take Cialis/ Viagra? There’s an Herbal Alterative that’s Safe/ Effective. VigorCare For Men the perfect alternative to other products, with similar results. 60 Pills /99.00 plus S &H 1-888-886-1041, herbalremedieslive.com
BUYING • SELLING Come Ride Horses
AT&T U-Verse for just $29/mo! BUNDLE & SAVE with AT&T Internet+Phone+TV and get a FREE pre-paid Visa Card! (Select plans). HURRY, CALL NOW! 800-327-5381
SAVE on Cable TV-Internet-Digital Phone-Satellite. You’ve Got A Choice! Options from ALL major service providers. Call us to learn more! CALL Today. 888708-7137
YOUR MARK ETP LAC MARKET E 287-4244 PLACE www.slmcisco.com
Diabetic Test Strips WANTED!!! TOP PRICES PAID! Faster-$-$-$-Cash For Local Pickup Call 813-528-1480 For Free Shipping Call Toll-Free 1-888-656-0725 tonyteststrips. com
Licensed & Insured
Your Ad Here
$15/week per paper Direct mailed to Everyone!!! Call 772-204-2409 to place your Ad
RESIDENTIAL ITEMS ONLY
5790
772
Positive Impact Products
&
Since 1973
910 Southeast Dixie Highway Stuart, FL 34994 We Can Engrave Just About Anything!! www.StuartStamp.com
772-287-2294
5811
Volunteers Needed for SafeSpace in the Thrift Shoppe and other opportunities. Call 772-223-2399
MARK SMITH
AVIATION MAINTENANCE / AVIONICS NOW TRAINING PILOTS! Financial aid if qualified. Job placement assistance. Call National Aviation Academy! FAA Approved. Classes Starting Soon! 1-800-659-2080 NAA. edu
FAILED FCAT EXAM? Fast & Affordable solution! Call 1-888583-2129 or visit www.apathwaytocollege.us to earn your rePREGNANT??? 1-888-ADOPTION (236-7846) gionally accredited High School Choose a loving family for your Diploma!!! baby. Living & medical expenses paid. americanadoptions. Finish your H.S. Diploma from com Fl. Lic. #100024191 Amer- home! Start today! Nationally ican Adoptions of Florida accredited. Only $399. EZ pay. Established 1999. BBB accredPREGNANT? CONSIDERING ited. www.diplomaathome.com; ADOPTION? Childless, suc- Call 1-877-661-0678 cessful, young, single woman seeks to adopt. Will be Hands- BECOME A CNA! On Mom. Let’s help each other. 1 & 2-wk Programs. English Financial Security-Expenses / Espanol No HS, GED, HHA Paid. FL #0150789 Wendy / Required. Phlebotomy / CPR / PCT Dade / Broward - 954-8891-888-990-0282 5910 W. Palm Beach - 561SURROGATE MOTHER 840-8804 www.fastCNA.com NEEDED Please help us have our baby! FINANCIAL Generous Compensation Paid. Call Attorney Charlotte Danciu 1-800-395-5449 www.adoption-surrogacy.com FL Bar # $$$ ACCESS LAWSUIT Cash Now!! Injury Lawsuit Dragging? 307084 Need $500-$500,000++ within NEED a DNA/ Paternity TEST? 48/hours? Low rates Apply Now We’re Interviewing Guests For By Phone! 1-800-568-8321. a New TV Show in Los Ange- www.lawcapital.com les, All Expenses paid. www. BeOnPaternityCourt.TV Call Signature Financial has inNow (855)-TVDNA23 (855)- vestors who purchase Seller Financed (private) Mortgage 883-6223 Notes on Residential and ComCARPET & CERAMIC, Installers mercial Properties. For more Wanted. Year-round work! Must information, at no obligation have 2 yrs. exp., van, tools, plus Please Call 727-232-2442 Corporation/LLC, GL insurance & be able to pass background FOR SALE check 1-855-256-3675 recruiting@us-installations.com
EDUCATION/ INSTRUCTION
DIVORCE $50 - $240* Covers Child Support, Custody, and Visitation, Property, Debts, Name Change … Only One Signature Required! *Excludes govt. fees! 1-800-522-6000 Extn. 300 Baylor & Associates
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TRAINEES NEEDED! Become a Certified Microsoft Office Professional! No Experience Needed! SC Train can get you job ready ASAP! HS Diploma/GED & PC/Internet needed! 1-888212-5888
ADOPTION Give your baby a loving, financially secure family. Living expenses paid. Call Attorney Charlotte Danciu 28 years experience. 1-800-395-5449 www.adoption-surrogacy.com ; FL Bar # 307084
AIRLINE CAREERS begin here. Become an Aviation Maintenance Tech. FAA approved training. Financial aid if qualified, Housing available. Job placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-314-6283.
WESTERN CAROLINA REAL ESTATE Offering unbelievable deals on homes and land in the beautiful NC mountains. Call for free brochures, foreclosures, and area information. 800-9242635 **LAND LIQUIDATION** Prices reduced for quick sale! 20 Acres & Up. Fabulous owner financing. N. Central Fla/Panhandle area Call 1-800-2286257 Florida Woodland Group, Inc., Lic RE Broker www.landforlife.com AUTOMOBILES CASH FOR CARS All Cars/ Trucks Wanted. Running or Not! Top Dollar Paid. We Come To You! Any Make/Model. Call For Instant Offer: 1-800-871-9638 URGENT Car Title Loans! Get $800 to $50,000 Fast Cash! Apply Now & Get a Quote in Minutes. Simple and convenient process. Call Now!!! 1-800301-6264 CASH FOR CARS! We Buy ANY Car, Truck or Van! Running or Not. Get a FREE Top Dollar INSTANT Offer NOW! 1-800-558-1097 We’re Local! HEALTH/MEDICAL
Canada Drug Center es tu mejor opcion para ordenar medicamentos seguros y economicos. Nuestros servicios de farmacia con licencia Canadiense e Internacional te proveeran con ahorros de hasta el 90 en todas las medicinas que necesites. Llama ahora al 1-800-261-2368 y obten $10 de descuento con tu primer orden ademas de envio KILL ROACHES & PALMET- gratuito. TO BUGS! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate Bugs Guar- Canada Drug Center is your anteed. No Mess, Odorless, choice for safe and affordable Long Lasting. Available at Ace medications. Our licensed CaHardware, The Home Depot, nadian mail order pharmacy will provide you with savings Homedepot.com of up to 90 percent on all your medication needs. Call today REAL ESTATE 1-800-749-6515, for $10.00 off your first prescription and free shipping. RV Lot Rental South of Vero Beach on A1A. Beach access, #1 Supplier! VIAGRA/ CIALIS marina, boat ramp, large heat- Get 40 100mg/20mg Pills, for ed pool overlooking the ocean, only-$99! +4-Bonus Pills FREE! tennis courts and other activi- #1 Male Enhancement. Disties. Large cement lot with full creet Shipping. Save $500 hookup. Pet friendly. Available NOW! 888-800-1280 monthly or by the season. 352347-3384.
ADOPTION GIVE YOUR BABY THE BEST
My Garage of Palm City Your Dealer Alternative 3463 SW Palm City School Ave Palm City
5801
5735
SERVICES/Miscellaneous
IN LIFE! Many Kind, Loving, Educated & Financially Secure Couples Waiting. Living & Medical Expenses Paid. Counseling & Transportation Provided. Former Birth Moms on Staff! FLORIDA ADOPTION LAW GROUP, P.A. Jodi Sue Rutstein, M.S.W., J.D. Mary Ann Scherer, R.N., J.D. 1-800-852-0041 Confidential 24/7 (#133050&249025)
5747
CLASSIFIEDS
Call (772) 204-2409 for INfo
SPECIAL EVENT?
www.YourVoiceWeekly.com
(772) 600-7144
www.mygarageofpalmcity.com
Michael R. Repoli, CPA, EA
Fortunately, we can help with the Call:(772) more painful of878-3703 the two. Fax: (772) 343-7287 Call: 772-878-3703 FAX: 772-343-7287 • www.repolicpa.com www.repolicpa.com
5736
income taxes. root canal.
5769
$15/week per paper Direct mailed to Everyone!!! Call 772-204-2409 to place your Ad
5769
Your Ad Here
YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • PALM CITY & TESORO • SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 • 35
Text the Editor (772) 675-6330
Treasure Coast Toyota
Home of the 44-Minute Express Maintenance!
Schedule EXPRESS MAINTENANCE service at Treasure Coast Toyota, & we’ll get it done - start to finish - in 44 MINUTES OR LESS. When we write up your Service Order, we’ll hand you a stopwatch. We’ll beat the clock and finish your EXPRESS MAINTENANCE in 44 MINUTES OR LESS, or it’s
FREE!
Get EXPRESS MAINTENANCE G on your Toyota in 44 MINUTES OR LESS, Including:
5812
44 Minutes or FREE!
• Refill with Fresh Oil • Install New Oil Filter • Check & Top Off All Fluids • Tire Rotation
Why Wait?
Call Now & Make An Appointment For Your 44-M 44-Minute Express Maintenance! Toyota models only. By appointment only.
888-229-6692
Treasure Coast Toyota FROM ANYWHERE 5101 SE Federal Hwy (U.S. 1) • Stuart • MINUTES ON THE TREASURE COAST 1-866-468-8121 • www.TreasureCoastToyota.com
SALES HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30AM-8PM SATURDAY 8:30AM-7PM • SUNDAY 11AM-5PM
SERVICE & PARTS:
MONDAY-FRIDAY 7AM-6PM SATURDAY 7AM-4PM
36 • SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 • PALM CITY & TESORO • YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS
www.YourVoiceWeekly.com
1400 SW Chapman Way
Between Palm City Bridge & Roosevelt Bridge G RAND D N GRA OPENING 7 72-221-8198 OPENING
* t-tops, Radar arch & Width over 9’ will be $55 additional * StandaRd taxeS & Some ConditionS aPPly
Full ServiCe department
FREE
SaleS department Featuring 2003 REgUlAToR 26’
Oil Change & Filter
(uP to 5 quaRtS)
no StRingS attaChed! exPiReS 9/26/13
$59,900 consign YoUR BoAT WiTH Us & REcEiVE:
FREE
• SyStemS CheCk • StoRage duRing • maRket analySiS ConSignment!
5798
*26’-37’ Boats $150