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2013 Surfers For Autism

Stuart Beach — Surfers For Autism mission is to unlock the potential of people with developmental delays, support advocacy for autism issues and scientific research. Our focus is to eliminate stigma through public awareness and education and to unite communities through volunteerism. Our History It was December of 2007 when a simple idea was presented to a small group of South Florida surfers by a member whose life and family have been touched by autism. The concept of introducing children on the autism spectrum to surfing took hold and the group began planning for the inaugural Deerfield Beach event.

Fundraising efforts help us fulfill our mission of bringing these life-changing events to as many communities as possible and to help fund autism research, awareness and advocacy. Fundraising would be conducted by soliciting local businesses to donate product and services for a raffle and through the sale of event specific T-shirts.

On April 5, 2008, the inaugural Surfers For Autism event was held on the north side of the Deerfield Beach Pier where 40 surfers with autism hit the water and over $10,000 was raised to benefit autism associated charities. The organization has since hosted events in several locations on Florida’s East Coast, and single events have registered as many as 200 surfers and raised close to $20,000.

At the Stuart SFA event, our surfers are provided a safe environment where two to four highly skilled and trained surf instructors carefully guide them into waves. Our surfers and their families are treated like rock stars and enjoy a day filled with a range of activities including stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, live music, face-painting, games, bounce houses, fire engine tours and much more. A catered lunch is also provided, all at no cost. This is a very special day where children with ASD interact with typical peers and wow families with their capabilities. This event is an example of inclusion at the highest level.

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Big Heart Brigade

Celebrates First Annual Color Busrt 5K

 

Stuart — The Big Heart Brigade held their first ever Color Burst 5K & Family Fun Run on Saturday in downtown Stuart.

180 pre-registratrions and another 100 day of race registrants participated in this year’s event which provides funds to support the annual Big heart Brigade Thanksgiving Day dinner give-A-Way to needy families of the Treasure Coast. This year’s event will also share some of the proceeds with Boston Marathon families and West Texas.

The Big Heart brigade serves those in need in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties. In 1992, a few local businessmen and residents who wanted to make a difference in the community came together and founded this very diverse and unique group. Over the years, police and fire professionals, community leaders, and other citizens who are dedicated to a “hands on” service spirit have since joined the organization–as board members and volunteers. The Big Heart Brigade of the Treasure Coast is a 100% volunteer organization and has no paid administrators or board members. Every dollar that is raised goes directly back into the community, thereby maximizing the impact of every dollar.

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Service Honors Slain Law Enforcement Officers

 

Stuart– “Martin County has been lucky”.

“We’ve never had a law enforcement officer killed since Martin County was formed,” Sheriff Will Snyder told over 100 people at a law enforcement memorial ceremony Wednesday at the Holt center.

The ceremony on National Law Enforcement Day was a respectful event with an opportunity to pray for those who have fallen protecting us. A helicopter fly over on a perfect day and a speech by state Attorney General Pam Bondi rounded out the perfect service.

“The next time you see an officer, just walk up to him and say ‘thanks’,” she told the crowd.

An American flag flying at half-staff for the memorial week was raised to the top of the pole, then lowered again and the ceremony was ended.

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Jensen Beach High School ROTC

Receives Check From Ancient Order Of Hibernians

 

 

In photos: ROTC students from Jensen Beach High School, Dennis McKenna, members from local Ancient Order Of Hibernians along with Monsignor Blase Gintoli

Jensen Beach — The Ancient Order Of Hibernians this last past March 17th on St. Patrick’s Day was able to donate $1743.00 for the Jensen Beach High School Junior ROTC Zachary Finestone Relay For Life. And on top of that they won first place of $100 and a trophy in the downtown Stuart Flagler Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade for best participating organization.

The Ancient Order Of Hibernians organization presented a check for the sum of $1,843.00 for their dedication to a fallen member of the ROTC.

It is important to support our youth especially for a cause for one of our children who lost their life to a disease that needs a cure.

The event took place at Jensen Beach High School where both classes of the ROTC were in full uniform and the Ancient Order Of Hibernians were in uniform to present the check to the students.

The Local order would like to thank Monsignor Blase Gintoli for his attendance at this event and his leadership as our Chaplin

The Ancient Order of Hibernians is America’s oldest Irish Catholic Fraternal Organization founded concurrently in the coal-mining region of Pennsylvania and New York City in May,1836. The Order can trace its roots back to a series of similar societies that existed in Ireland for more than 300 years. However, while the organizations share a common thread, the North American A.O.H. is a separate and much larger organization.

The early Irish societies were born of a need in the mid-fifteen hundreds to protect the welfare of fellow Irish Catholics, and especially the clergy who risked immediate death to keep the Catholic Faith alive in occupied Ireland after the Penal Laws of 1691. These various secret societies were formed across the country to aid and comfort their people by whatever means was available. Similarly, the AOH in America was founded at New York’s St. James Church on May 4,1836 by men emulating these Irish societies, to protect the clergy and churches from the violent American Nativists who attacked Irish Catholic immigrants and Church property. At the same time the vast influx of Irish Immigrants fleeing Ireland’s Great Hunger in the late 1840′s, prompted a growth in many Irish societies in the USA – the largest of which was, and continues to be, the AOH.

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2013 Class 16 Martin Youth Leadership Graduates 34

Palm City – Martin Youth Leadership held their annual graduation lunch at Monarch Country Club today with insightful address by Judge Levin leading off the program.

Martin Youth LEADERship is an exciting, education program designed for sophomores and juniors from local high schools to learn about the diversity and complexities of our community, while developing their leadership skills. This is accomplished through participation in a nine-month, structured, experiential program that meets one day each month.

Our members include businesses of all sizes and sectors—from large Fortune 500 companies to home-based, one-person operations. In fact, 96% of our membership encompasses businesses with fewer than 50 employees.

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Public’s Bridle Trail In Palm City Secured

Palm City — After a meeting Friday with the County Attorney and Property Management for the County it can be reported that the PCFTA has successfully secured the Public’s Bridle Trail going along the B9 property. It appears what has been saved is what the PCFTA claims was there’s to begin with, and gained an audience who seems interested in “not continuing to kick the can”. “This is not the final battle, far from it, and everyone’s continuing support, visibility, and efforts need to continue now more than ever”, a group spokesperson said..

INDIAN STREET BRIDGE TO OPEN IN NOVEMBER

 

In photo: George Denti from Cardno TBE announces at Women’s Board of Realtors luncheon

Palm City — Palm City — The project providing a new bridge crossing of the South Fork of the St. Lucie River in Martin County connecting Palm City with the City of Stuart is still very much on the minds of residents of Palm City as well as the Women’s Council of Realtors.

Guest speaker George Denti at the luncheon yesterday at piper’s Landing began with a little history of the project, discussing the limits of this project begining at the SR 714 (Martin Downs Boulevard) Florida’s Turnpike intersection in Palm City and proceed east to Willoughby Boulevard in Stuart. The corridor uses existing roadways as a footprint for the new alignment, by following CR 714 (Martin Highway) to the intersection with Mapp Road, then continuing along SW 36th Street to the River. On the east bank, the corridor picks up again at the Indian Street Intersection with SR 76 (Kanner Highway) and proceeds east along Indian Street to Willoughby Boulevard. The ultimate crossing would serve as an alternate to SR 714 and the Palm City Bridge.

A 3D video was seen to provide overall perspective for the project. Click here to view video

The news of the day was the announcement that the grand opening is now scheduled for early to middle November 2013. The project needed the extra time due to a number of occurances including permitting issues, environmental issues and weather

Today Women’s Council is a nationwide community of 16,000 real estate professionals who include many of the best and brightest in the business. The backbone of WCR is its network of more than 300 local and state chapters with volunteer managers trained to position their groups as a business resource in their REALTOR® communities. The Stuart-Martin County Chapter was established in (YEAR) to be the local source of education and business tools focused on the needs of women REALTOR® entrepreneurs at all stages of development.

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5th Annual Treasure Coast Business Summit

 

In photo: Congressman Patrick Murphy speaks to Treasure Coast business Summit

Port St. Lucie — The fifth annual Treasure Coast Business Summit was bheld at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center on Friday. The theme for this year’s summit was Business Growth and Continuity with additional focus on disaster recovery. Keynot speaker was Congressman Patrick Murphy

It’s no surprise, in today’s challenging economy, businesses and entrepreneurs must act to take full advantage of their resources. The Treasure Coast Business Summit is designed to combine current and relevant real world information and resources with some of the Nation’s best motivational speakers. This unique combination of information will help business owners and entrepreneurs identify their inner strengths and provide the tools and resources necessary to implement positive change in their business and personal life. In addition to the comprehensive agenda of regional and local speakers, attendees will benefit from the relationships that will be forged through the networking opportunities and visiting the business to business vendors who have supported the event.

The Treasure Coast Business Summit was created by a group of local business owners who banded together and combined their collective talents, reaching out to other business owners and managers throughout the Treasure Coast, to help stimulate the economy by sharing ways to make their companies more profitable, operate efficiently and grow their business strong in a challenging economy.

This event is the first high-caliber business summit in this region designed to help bolster the economy by providing business owners and executives the tools and resources needed to develop true formulas for success.

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Sailfish Splash Waterpark Selected As Site for CSCAA Winter Training

At a press conference today hosted at the Sailfish Splash Waterpark Aquatic Athletics Center, the Martin County Parks & Recreation Department, the Treasure Coast Sports Commission (TCSC), and the College Swim Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) jointly announced the selection of the Sailfish Splash Waterpark Aquatic Athletics Center as a winter training site for NCAA-caliber swimming and diving.

Martin County District 2 Commissioner and Vice Chair Ed Fielding delivered opening remarks for the panel that also included:

•     Kevin Abbate, Director, Martin County Parks & Recreation Department,

•     Gregory Lockard, Director, College Swim Coaches Association of America,

•     Tom Colucci, Executive Director, Treasure Coast Sports Commission,

•     Suzanne O’Toole, Community/Tourism Industry Representative

CSCAA Director Greg Lockard noted, “The College Swimming Coaches Association of America is very pleased about this partnership. The Aquatic Athletics Center of Sailfish Splash Waterpark will provide our member colleges and universities with an excellent winter training opportunity at a Myrtha-designed facility conducive to high quality training, set in a great recreational destination for the athletes and coaches. The CSCAA has a proud tradition of providing high quality venues for its membership, and Martin County is a great addition for our organization.”

Highlights of the agreement include:

•     Designation and promotion by CSCAA of Sailfish Splash Waterpark Aquatic Athletics Center as a CSCAA winter training site for NCAA swimming and diving teams.

•     Recruitment of teams through and by CSCAA.

•     A three year term with an option to extend an additional two years.

Martin County Parks & Recreation Department Director Kevin Abbate explained, “This agreement, the second in as many months, highlights the fact that that Martin County offers a winning combination: a championship caliber Aquatic Athletics Center set in the convenient, affordable, relaxed, engaging, family-friendly environment of Martin County and the Treasure Coast.”

Tom Colucci, Executive Director, Treasure Coast Sports Commission, commented on the economic significance of the partnership. “The CSCAA’s selection of the Sailfish Splash Waterpark Aquatic Athletics Center emphasizes the importance of this venue as a driver of positive economic impact for Martin County.”

An incremental one half million dollars will flow into the local economy during December and January as the result of fifteen to twenty teams coming to the area to train. In addition, the media exposure conferred on some of the nation’s best swimmers and divers will showcase the Sailfish Splash Waterpark Aquatic Athletics Center.

Jacque Lewis, President, Martin County Hotel & Motel Association stated, “The College Swim Coaches Association’s winter training program will bring new visitors to our wonderful area and expose them to the beauty and talent of our community. The waterpark is proving to be a fantastic amenity for our community and a revenue generator for Martin County businesses. ”

CSCAA Executive Director Joel Shinofield commented by phone, “As soon as we toured the facility we knew this would be a high demand location for college teams. Not only is this an excellent facility, but it has a professional staff dedicated to providing the ideal training environment for college swimming teams. Outside of the facility and the staff, the community is a great destination for our coaches to bring their athletes and families.”

Copies of the agreement are available upon request, and more information about the Sailfish Splash Waterpark Aquatic Athletics Center can be found on the website: http://www.sailfishsplash.com/public/aquatic_athletics_center/index.cfm

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Monarch Country Club, United Way Of Martin County

Character Counts Golf Tournament Has Hole In One

In photo: Steve Mac Donald wins Ford Fusion with a 167 yard Hole-In-One, First at Monarch CC in 7 years

Palm City — CHARACTER COUNTS! of Martin County is a collaborative of community organizations, schools, businesses and individual citizens committed to the development and enhancement of individual and community character.

The “Six Pillars of Character” — Trustworthiness, Responsibility, Respect, Fairness, Caring, Citizenship — serve as guideposts for the countless choices children and adults are asked to make on a daily basis.

All the proceeds of this golf event goes to support the efforts of United Way Character Counts of Martin County

United Way’s work is focused on the building blocks for a good life: Quality education that leads to a stable job, enough income to support a family through retirement, and good health.

United Way’s goal is to advance the common good and create long-lasting changes by addressing the underlying causes of problems.

Advancing the common good is less about helping one person at a time and more about changing systems to help all of us. We are all connected. We all win when a child succeeds in school, when families are financially stable, when people are healthy.

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Eagle Marsh Golf Club Hosts Women’s Power Lunch Bunch April Luncheon

In photo: Welcome “Newbies” of the Month to the Women’s Power Lunch bunch

Stuart – The Women’s Power Lunch Bunch, started by Anne Thompson Schafer, celebrating their 13th year of connecting powerful women in business has returned to Eagle Marsh Country Club.

Conveniently located at the Eagle Marsh Golf Club, right off Jensen Beach Blvd. in Jensen Beach, the heart of the Treasure Coast of South Florida. Their facilities are available for lunch, banquets, functions, special occasions, meetings, events & much more.

Whether you are planning a birthday, anniversary, organizational luncheon, club gathering or even a wedding, the banquet hall at the Eagle’s Nest offers you a great alternative to the norm. Consider us for your next event, meeting or party.

Schafer says of the groups’ members; “You have made the Power Lunch what it has become, and what it will grow to be! Be who you are, present a message, and join in! This is a ladies’ group that provides networking and support, the two basic elements that make it the huge success it is today!”

What began as an afternoon luncheon for ten friends, has grown into a calling list of over three hundred women, and an attendance of over one hundred women at the monthly luncheons. Anne Schafer, the founder of the Ladies Power Lunch, attributes the success of the group to great networking and support for one another!

The energy that they all have is wonderful! The friendship and service given is awesome! As they go into their tenth year they look forward to many new friendships, togetherness, much laughter, meeting and greeting many, more women of interest ………….” we have much to be thankful for!”

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“Pret A Manger” Little Taste 2013

 

In photo: Ian’s Tropical Grille wins Chef competition

Stuart — Taste buds were indulged in sumptuous samples of food and wine at the Molly’s House 4th Annual “Pret a Manger” last evening. The new “Butterly” or serenity Garden was the location for the festivities which included top area chefs from ;local area resaurants such as Southern Pig & Cattle, Ian’s tropical Grille, Carrabba’s, Renatos, Gafford’s, Wine and Barley, Peggy’s Natural Foods,Killwin’s and Sweet cakes all delectable small plates of culinary delights, a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, live music and fun!

Serenity Gardens are a form of relaxation for patients and their families and the new garden provided a beautiful outdoor location for this years event.

Proceeds benefit the Molly’s House Adopt-a-Family program that subsidizes room costs for families and patients who cannot make a donation.

Molly’s House is a hospital hospitality house that provides temporary lodging for patients and their families who are in a medical crisis and receiving medical care on the Treasure Coast. Molly’s House services Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee counties. The house has 14 bedrooms with private baths, living room, two kitchens, laundry, chapel and outside areas for relaxing. Since opening in 1996, Molly’s House is dedicated to keeping families together and has helped more than 12,000 individuals. For more information about Molly’s House, call 772.223.6659 or visit http://www.MollysHouse.org.

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New Organization To Take Over Downtown Stuart July Fourth Celebration

 

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STUART, FL – April 10, 2013 – A new non-profit organization, Star Spangled Stuart, LLC, has been formed to plan and present Downtown Stuart’s annual July Fourth Celebration, Star Spangled Stuart. The group will be responsible for raising the $50,000 needed to put on the annual festival. In the past the event was managed by the downtown revitalization group, Stuart Main Street, with the help of the Downtown Business Association of Stuart. Local business owner and former Stuart Main Street President, Mark Brechbill, is heading up the new organization although the Main Street program and board are no longer running the event.

“Everyone loves the annual celebration, but planning the event and raising the money to put it on is a year round effort. The new organization will focus exclusively on the Fourth of July celebration, allowing our downtown organizations to continue the ongoing programs and projects that build a vibrant, healthy downtown,” said Stuart Main Street President, Patty McAuley.

“Star Spangled Stuart is a Martin County tradition, and we want to see it continue,” said Brechbill. “We are actively seeking volunteers and contributors to keep this year’s celebration alive.” Star Spangled Stuart is held on July 4th every year in Flagler Park. It features live music, military displays, vendors, and – of course – a waterfront fireworks display. The event costs approximately $50,000 a year and is privately funded through donations and sponsorships.

The Stuart Downtown Business Association (DBA) formed to market the shops, galleries, restaurants, and professional businesses of Stuart’s Historic Downtown and the surrounding areas. The group advocates for business owners and promotes a positive image of the downtown business district as a unique alternative to “cookie cutter” mall shopping through marketing, events, and other promotions. The DBA meets the fourth Wednesday of every month at 8:30 a.m. in the City Hall Chambers at 121 SW Flagler Avenue, Stuart. For more information, visit www.historicdowntownstuart.com.

Stuart Main Street is a historic preservation-based program dedicated to building a healthy, vital downtown area through community self-reliance and a focus on the downtown’s traditional assets: personal service, local ownership, unique architecture, and sense of community. Formed in 1987, the group follows the Main Street Four-Point Approach® as established by the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s National Main Street Center and practiced in over 1600 communities across the country. Stuart Main Street meets the second Tuesday of every month at 4:30 p.m. in the City Hall Chambers at 121 SW Flagler Avenue, Stuart. For more information, visit stuartmainstreet.org or call 772-286-2848.

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Stuart Sailfish Regatta 2013

 

In photo: This photo taken by Linda MCloud shows some of the speed this past weekend

The Stuart Sailfish Regatta transformed the normally serene Stuart Causeway into a scene for speed on the water this past weekend with the competition, the victory and adrenaline-pumping sport of powerboat racing.

A portion of the proceeds will benefited the USS Sailing Center, the Children’s Museum and the Maritime Museum.

Thousands are expected to attend from around the world and the state of Florida?

This American Power Boat Association, APBA, sanctioned event had Top-tier racers competing from throughout the United States and Canada?

The weekend of festivities features more than just the Hydroplane races beginning Friday evening with V.I.P. party.

The Stuart Sailfish Regatta returns the legendary powerboat races to the old Stuart Causeway where it all began in the late1960s to the mid 1980s. The Sertoma Club Races continued the tradition of wowing spectators at the Jensen Beach Causeway for many years thereafter until the mid 1990s. In 2012, the Stuart Sailfish Regatta revived this legendary event to bring back the sounds and excitement of Hydroplane racing to the Martin County area. Hydroplane racing is very much like NASCAR but on water and every bit, if not more exciting! Tricked-out superboats reach unbelievable speeds that require not only the technological expertise of their crew but the skill of the driver as they push their boats to the limit over unpredictable water on this challenging course.

Spectators will enjoyed live music, kids’ activities, vendors and more throughout the three-day event. The super-charged weekend kicks off Friday, April 13th at the Stuart Causeway. Along with the hottest group of race boats that competed throughout the weekend many vintage race boats presented by the Maritime Museum. A virtual timeline of classic craft will be on view showing the changes in technology and safety from past to present.

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Law Enforcement Torch Run® For Special Olympics Comes To Stuart

 

In photo: Member of the Martin County Sheriff’s Office and other Martin County Law Enforcement agencies run along federal Highway in Stuart

Stuart — Again, members of law enforcement helped to carry the torch across the state with our athletes to Wide World of Sports for State Summer Games. The run began at the Publix on US-1 and Cove Rd and continued to the Publix on US-1 and Kanner Hwy. Athletes and coaches ran with the law enforcement or ride in the chase vehicles.

Law enforcement officers from over 300 Florida agencies (police departments, sheriff’s offices, Florida Department of Corrections, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Drug Enforcement Agency, U.S. Customs, Air Force Police and Marine Patrol) all participate in the state-wide torch run to benefit the athletes of Special Olympics Florida. Each year, over 5,000 officers carry the torch on a 1500-mile relay through 66 counties in Florida.

Funds are generated through contributions from individuals and businesses along the way and through sales of the popular Torch Run T-shirts and caps.

This event is held each year prior to Special Olympics Florida State Summer Games. The intrastate torch relay will start at the end of March and culminate at the Opening Ceremonies on May 17, 2013. Officers from around the state join together to bring the Flame of Hope™ into the stadium.

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2013 “The BIG Taste”

Stuart – It’s that time of year again when you sample the culinary delights of 30 local restaurants, all in one location. The annual A Big Taste of Martin County’s Best was held in a new venue this year at Memorial Park in downtown Stuart. The event was as exciting as ever for both patrons and restaurants. Attendees had the opportunity to enjoy gourmet creations ranging from delectable hors d’oeuvres to wonderfully prepared meats, seafood, Bar-B-Q Ribs and desserts. Participating restaurants are always looking for ways to “out do” last year and step up to the challenge to compete for the coveted “People’s Choice Award”. This year the food categories that were judged included: Best Presentation, soups, salads, breads, appetizers, entrée’s and desserts and this year the Best Beer.

Winners this year was:

• Best Presentation – Sand Hill Cove

• Soup – EventMakers

• Salad – Sand Hill cove

• Appetizer – The Deck

• Entrée – Sand Hill Cove

• Desert – Chef Dave’s “Cullinary Kids/ City of Stuart

• Best Beer – Blue Moon Spring Seasonal JJ Taylor Distributors

The money raised from the tournament will allow Big Brothers Big Sisters of Martin and Palm Beach County to continue their mission of helping children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships with measurable impact. Donations also allow Big Brothers Big Sisters’ professional staff to carefully recruit and screen each volunteer and provide ongoing monitoring and support for the volunteer, child and family, ensuring safety and match success.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Martin and Palm Beach County was founded last year when the two organizations were merged into one. It is one of more than 500 affiliates nationwide. Our national organization is the largest, oldest, and most respected mentoring organization in the U.S. Big Brothers Big Sisters school-based mentoring has been proven to have a significant, positive impact on children in the program

Our funding comes primarily through performance – based grants and private gifts. Our major contributors include: Children’s Services Council of Martin County; Florida Department of Education; United Way of Martin County; The Community Foundation of Palm Beaches and Martin Counties; Hobe Sound Community Chest; and Workforce Development Board.

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MCSD Holds Common Core Curriculum Workshop

In photo: School board member Mike DiTterlizzi Concerned citizen, Martin County residents attending workshop

Stuart — Over 100 parents of MCDS children and concerned citizens attended the Common Core Curriculum Workshop hosted by the School Board last evening at Stuart Middle School.
Common Core Curriculum is a national set of standards that some say has been forced down the throat of taxpayers by the Obama administration.
After an one hour multi-media presentation by Tracy Miller, Executive Director for Instructional Services and Timothy Aiken, Principal of Crystal Lake Elementary School parents expressed concern about the Core Curriculum.
The concern comes from two directions. “We have to adopt it to know what’s in it” and the alledged lies that have told by administration officials trying to sell this program.
During the presentation a comment was made that we as an “A” rated school district will statistically appear to have fallen within the assessment, with their explanation being that the standards used in the Core Curriculum are more “Rigorous” than we are used to and we will have to “step-up”.
There was concern about the use or a partial use of a common educational phrase “observable” goals, without the word “measurable”. Observable and measurable goals has been the hallmark of “criterion referenced testing” and student/teacher Accountability as found in FCAT for the past 15 years and arose out of a national study called “Nation At Risk” from 1986 where major employers were polled asking what are the basic skills High School Graduates are lacking when applying for employment with their companies.
Much of the negativity was aimed at reading, Math, Language and writing skills development or the concern about this would be simply another step in the “dumbing down of America”. School Board member Mike DiTerlizzi began comments session by expressing his concerns within those fields of study.
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Martin County Hosts 2014

Miss Treasure Coast USA and Miss Florida Teen USA Pageant

 

In photo: (L to R) Miss Treasure Coast Teen USA 2014 is Haven Onega and Miss Treasure Coast USA 2014 is Taylor Fulford

Stuart — On a beautiful Spring Saturday afternoon The Road to Hollywood paid a visit to Martin County for the eighth edition of Miss Treasure Coast USA and Teen USA. For the second time the event was held at the Stuart Clarion Inn before a very lively audience. The delegates began the show in either red (USA) or white (Teen USA) cocktail dresses as the enthusiastic audience greeted the delegates as they hit the stage as the competition was in full force.

Hosting the afternoon were Miss Treasure Coast Teen USA 2013 Taber Lynn Friedel and Miss Vero Beach USA 2013 Marissa Gasper as they kept the pageant flowing and lively all afternoon. The pageant began with self introductions that were followed by the onstage interview competition. Each delegate then returned for an onstage monologue then drew a blind draw question they answered before the judges and audience. Then it was time for the swimsuit and evening gown competitions.

First up were the special awards for the weekend. Miss Amity was Megan Perona

while the Miss Photogenic award went to Kara Haggerty as they now have qualified for this year’s state pageants later this year in Hollywood.

Then the stage was left to the Miss Treasure Coast Teen USA contestants as it was time to read the results;

The new Miss Treasure Coast Teen USA 2014 is Haven Onega!

The pageant concluded with the Miss Treasure Coast USA results;

The first runner up is Rikki Klaus

The new Miss Treasure Coast USA 2014 is Taylor Fulford!

Congratulations to the new Team Treasure Coast USA of Miss Onega and Ms. Fulford as they represent The Treasure Coast this summer in Hollywood. Also a big thank you goes to Pageant Director Annette Burke and her hard working volunteers as pageantry returned in a big way to The Treasure Coast. Up next on the Road to Hollywood is a trip south on I-95 to Northwest Miami Dade and Miami Lakes as we complete this Tripleheader Pageant weekend in South Florida.

The Sunshine State’s path to the Miss USA/Miss Teen USA National Program is one of the most respected in the industry, offering a fabulous opportunity: a LIVE national network telecast seen by over 5 million viewers worldwide! This is the perfect opportunity for our state’s young women to represent their city or region and get involved in their community!

Competition: There are 3 categories in which each contestant will be judged: personality, swimsuit, and evening gown. Each category counts equally.

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Woman’s Club of Stuart Continues 100th Anniversary Celebration

With 100 Years Of Fashion Show And Tea

Stuart — One of the highlight events of the season was held in Stuart on Thursday. The 100 Years of Fashion Show and Tea, was held at the Woman’s Club of Stuart where guests enjoyed a runway show featuring notable women of Stuart dressed in fashions from the past 100 years. Pat Schmader, Chair, and Anne Schafer have been on a quest through the closets of the Stuart Heritage Museum, the Elliott Museum, the House of Phoenix in downtown Stuart and Club members to prepare for this fun event. Guests enjoyed tea and coffee as well as tea sandwiches and pastries. Women attendees also wore their own vintage fashions and hats. There was an 1929 Ford Model A antique car on display, perfect for photographs.

Francesca Morgan, Club member and interior designer, coordinated the black-and-white décor of the event using photos, club memorabilia and more. Floral centerpieces were donated by Dorothea’s Florists of Jensen Beach. Suzi Q Productions will provide entertainment and lighting for the event. Advanced Printing in Stuart donated the printing of the invitations.

While visiting the Woman’s Clubhouse, guests had the opportunity to visit the backyard where a Memorial Walkway with engraved brick pavers. The Bricks were also available for sale at the Fashion Show.

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2013 Single Fin Showdown

Stuart — Raising money for Martin County’s less fortunate residents was as easy as catching a wave and enjoying the day at the beach.

Back by popular demand for the sixth consecutive year, the Single Fin Showdown is a unique surf contest that challenges surfers to ride retro surfboards at random while at the same time raising money for United Way of Martin County’s 2013-13 campaign.

The Showdown has raised $25,000 during the past five years for United Way’s Common Good Fund that supports everything from early learning opportunities to adult day care programs at 46 local nonprofit agencies.

The 2013 Single Fin Showdown took place on St Patrick’s Day weekend again this year at Stuart Beach, and featured seven divisions for surfers of all ages. Registration included an event T-shirt, as well as a chance to win one of many prize packs loaded with all kinds of surf-related gear.

FULL RESULTS

GROM

6-GREYSON HARGRAVE,5SKYLYR MAGS,4CURREN SCHWARTZ,3AVERY A,2 CAMERON QUESADA, 10 TOMMY COLEMAN

JRS

TIE 5TH-KASEY FILLMORE AND BILLY MARSHALL, 4 ETHAN LOUNDSBERRY,3 HUNTER ROLAND,2FISCHER GRANT,1CHAUNCY ROBINSON

MENS

6-DREW SWEENEY, 5 KEIRNAN GRANT, 4PAT KELLEY, 3JUSTIN BAKER,2 BRENT MEINHOLD, 1 GREGBADGELY

SR MEN

6-JOE RYAN, 5KYLE LAURITANO,4PHILTH PHIL,3-ALEX DELRAY, 2 COREY CIRRILLO, 1 ROBBO BITZ

MASTERS

7-ALEX RIVERA, 6 CHIP HERBER, 5 DREW JONES, 4 STEVE MEYER,3-ROBERT KNIGHT, 2 THOMAS COOK, 1 bRIAN BOWAN

WOMENS 6-MORGAN BAKINOWSKI, 5 ANDREA OSBORNE,4CRYSTAL LUCAS MILLS,3MADDY MALIZIA,2-SKYLYR MAGLIOCHETTI 1-MEGAN KREIGER

LONGBOARD

6-MIKE KAROL,5 BRENT MEINHOLD,4MICHAEL KIERNAN,3 BRIAN BOWEN,2 FISCHER GRANT, 1 PAT KELLEY

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Asteroid DA14 And Meteor Excite Earthlings All In One Day

 

 

In photo: (L – R) Asteroid DA14 and fireball just before meteor explodes over Russia

Earth — A 150-foot asteroid hurtled through Earth’s backyard Friday, coming within an incredible 17,150 miles and making the closest known flyby for a rock of its size. In a chilling coincidence, a meteor exploded above Russia’s Ural Mountains just hours before the asteroid zoomed past the planet.

Scientists the world over, along with NASA, insisted the meteor had nothing to do with the asteroid since they appeared to be traveling in opposite directions. The asteroid is a much more immense object and delighted astronomers in Australia and elsewhere who watched it zip harmlessly through a clear night sky.

As if that wasn’t enough, A meteor streaked across the sky and exploded over Russia’s Ural Mountains with the power of an atomic bomb Friday, its sonic blasts shattering countless windows and injuring about 1,100 people.

The spectacle deeply frightened many Russians, with some elderly women declaring that the world was coming to an end. Many of the injured were cut by flying glass as they flocked to windows, curious about what had produced such a blinding flash of light

The meteor — estimated to be about 10 tons and 49 feet wide — entered the Earth’s atmosphere at a hypersonic speed of at least 33,000 mph and shattered into pieces about 18-32 miles above the ground