FEBRUARY 2015 - Seabreeze Publications

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FEBRUARY 2015
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VOL. 16 NO. 2
The Pine School – 100 Years Of Cars Success
The Pine School’s eighth annual 100 Years of Cars was
another huge success. Beautiful weather provided the perfect
backdrop for the biggest event the school has hosted yet.
“I love that our event gives an opportunity for our local
vintage car community to showcase the efforts and pride
they put into their cars,” shared The Pine School’s Director
of Development Kelly Hilton-Green. “Most importantly, the
Patriot Scholarship will continue to be funded.”
Proceeds from the event support the Patriot Scholarship
that provides generous support to the children of veterans
and military personnel.
In addition to an impressive collection of cars and
vehicles, the event featured a kid’s area and demonstrations
by the Martin County
Sheriff’s Department.
Title sponsors – Treasure
Coast Land Rover and Jaguar
– were extremely supportive
and have indicated they
would like to be involved
again next year.
Photos from the day can
be seen on the school’s Flickr
page.
The Pine School Head of School Phyllis
Parker and 100 Years of Cars Founding Barry and Linda Paraizo with their 1931 Packard
833 Standard Series convertible coupe
Committee member John Payson.
Honor Run On The
Humane Society Of The
Runway Attracts Hundreds Treasure Coast Offers
To Martin County Airport Winter Furries Special
Starting Gun? How About A Starting Cannon?
Yes, A Cannon. As In A 37 Millimeter
Anti-Tank Gun!
On Saturday, Jan. 17, nearly 140
runners took to the runways of Martin
County Airport – Witham Field
as Congressman Patrick Murphy
signaled the start of the race by firing
this fully functional piece of WWII
era artillery. After firing the cannon,
Murphy joined the rest of the runners
for the Honor Run on the Runway, a
unique 5K hosted by Stuart Air Show
and Southeast Florida Honor Flight
followed by a fun 1940s USO themed
after party called “Dinner with Betty
Jane.”
Honor Run on page 14
Congressman Patrick Murphy, Commissioner John
Haddox and Sgt. First Class Dan Hudnet
There may be plenty of flurries in northern
climates, while there are many “furries” at
the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast.
(HSTC) Because the shelter is getting filled
with cats and kittens, it’s offering a Winter
Furries Special. From now through Jan. 31, the
HSTC’s adoption special will mean approved
adopters can take home the cat or kitten of
their choice for just $10 – a $30 savings. The
normal adoption fee for cats is $40. Dogs may
be adopted at the regular price of $120.
The HSTC is the only open access shelter
from Vero Beach to Ft. Lauderdale that does
not euthanize animals when the facility
becomes overcrowded. No animal is ever Approved adopters can take home the cat
turned away for any reason. Dog and cat or kitten of their choice for just $10 during
adoptions are available at the HSTC shelter, the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast’s
Winter Furries Special through the end of
January.
Humane Society on page 2
Cupid Aims Her Arrow!
Kelly and Revolution Dating Team
of Cupids have been working around the
clock in the Palm Beaches and on the
Treasure Coast helping hearts collide in
time for Valentine’s Day! Whether you are
a male or female, age 37 or 67, this club is
the answer to the modern dating dilemma.
Research shows that 90% of Revolution
Dating clients are reporting a positive
experience from finding love to making
new friends. If you haven’t started your
Love Movement yet for 2015, this is the popular month to start.
With half of the adult population being single, it’s tough to find “the right one” at
the “right time”, and this firm is here to help. Please find Kelly’s article “The Singles
Scene” in this issue of Seabreeze Publications and learn how to end this Valentines
month on a high note! If you don’t know already, you will learn firsthand why Florida
Singles love Revolution Dating! Stay tuned for more fun and love in this issue...YOU
can have a Happy Valentine’s Day, too!
Page 2, Hobe Sound
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A third generation stone mason/sculptor Collette began
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be level, pavers and fill are trucked in. Each paver stone is
hand-placed. A large roller levels them. Paver installation
may take up to a week and requires a permit (adds time and
cost).
Now there is a new option: Viewcrete (patent pending),
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Viewcrete crews transform distressed concrete into a work
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They input the address, measure your project and provide a
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Humane Society from page 1
4100 S.W. Leighton Farm Ave., in Palm City. Cats also
may be adopted at Thrift Store Central, 2585 S.E. Federal
Highway, Stuart, and at Thrift Store North, 1099 N.W. 21st
St., Stuart. The shelter and thrift stores’ adoption hours
are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
(Wednesday until 7 p.m.) and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to
4 p.m.
Each adoption includes sterilization (spay or neuter),
an overall wellness check, age-appropriate vaccinations
including rabies, first de-worming of hookworms and
roundworms, microchip and registration, heartworm test
for dogs (six months and older), feline leukemia test for
cats, free 30 days of Pet Health Inc. pet insurance, one $5
off Hill’s Science Diet pet food and $30 off one HSTC
dog obedience class. To see photos and descriptions of
available animals, visit the Web site: http://www.hstc1.
org. For more information, call (772) 223-8822.
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 homeless, abused and
abandoned animals. The HSTC provides the Treasure
Coast’s most progressive spay-neuter and adoption
programs, dynamic humane education services, and
partnerships with like-minded organizations. The HSTC
does not euthanize to make space at its shelter, there are
no time limits on how long animals stay in its care, and
no animal is turned away for any reason because the
HSTC believes that is the humane thing to do. For more
information, visit http://www.hstc1.org or call (772) 2238822.
Hobe Sound, Page 3
Home & Garden Show
Join The Area’s Largest Home
And Garden Show!
Vendor spaces are still available for the 29th Annual
Home, Garden & Orchid Show, presented by the Stuart/
Martin County Chamber Commerce on March 7 and 8 at the
Martin County Fairgrounds. More than 6,700 people attended
last year, making this event the area’s largest showcase. The
Home and Garden Show hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday,
March 7 and Sunday, March 8. Admission and parking are
free.
Find great ideas on everything from color schemes to
landscaping, kitchen design, home improvement, remodeling
specialties, home builders, Jacuzzis, patio design, shutter
and solar solutions, impact windows, fine art, orchids, trees,
home furnishings and much more.
This year’s show will also feature the Garden Club of
Stuart, Visionary School of Art with PleinAir and the Martin
County Orchid Society Show and Sale. The infield will be
a Garden Fest filled with trees, plants, garden art and other
outdoor features.
This year’s sponsors to date include: Treasure Coast
Urgent & Family Care, Ace Hardware, Fortunoff Backyard
Store, Code Red Roofing, Sandhill Cove Retirement Living,
Softub Express, Tankless Water Heater, Cove Gardens, Stuart
Fence Company, Big Pine
Nursery, Garden Club of Stuart,
Martin County Orchid Society,
The Stuart News, Your Voice,
Moneysaver, Hometown News
and Seabreeze Publications.
Sponsorships and exhibitor
spaces are still available
for this two-day show. For
more information, please
call Lisa at (772) 287-1088,
Ext. 111 or e-mail: lisat@
stuartmartinchamber.org.
Community News
Artists For A Cause
Announces Cast Of
Martin County
Singing With The Stars
Artists for a Cause (A4AC) is pleased to announce the
cast of the second annual Singing with the Stars (SWTS)
performance, competition and fundraiser.
The nonprofit organization called out to singers in the
community to apply and audition to compete in Singing with
the Stars and they were heard! Out of the many applications
received, seven community “note”-able stars have been
selected and paired with professional singers. Each duo has
selected their song and has begun their practice sessions and
fundraising efforts as they prepare for the competition on stage
at StarStruck Theatre in Stuart on Friday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m.
This year’s cast of Singing with the Stars is peppered with
well-known members of the community in fields varying
from Major League Baseball to Broadway. The professional
singers were carefully selected by A4AC founder and
Executive Director Terry Barber and SWTS Director and
StarStruck Theatre owner Jennifer Jones.
Professional singers include: Avery Sommers, Broadway
performer who appeared in Ain’t Misbehavin’, Showboat
and Chicago; Shelley Keelor, actress, entertainer and vocal
teacher who most recently appeared in The Music of Andrew
Lloyd Webber at the Lyric Theatre; Peter Jones, musical
director and owner of StarStruck Academy & Theatre who
most recently starred in The Best of Broadway at StarStruck
Theatre; and Charles Jones, actor and lead singer of a fourpiece band called SubGroove.
Community News on page 4
The cast of 2015 Singing with the Stars fundraiser to support the nonprofit organization Artists for a Cause: Rusty Meacham,
Peter Jones, Leslie Levy, Charles Jones, Shaun Kelly, Rick Creech, Avery Sommers, Hank Gonzalez, Anne Scott, Glen Webber
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Community News from page 3
The local “note”-able community stars include: Anne
Scott, Martin County commissioner; Rusty Meacham,
Major League Baseball alumni; Leslie Levy, owner of Style
Encore Stuart and Plato’s Closet; Shaun Kelly, owner of
Perfectly Legal Office Solutions; Glenn Webber, attorney;
Rick Creech, civil engineering and surveying consultant and
Hank Gonzalez of Sailfish Point Realty.
The event is about more than the glitz and glamour of
performing on stage – the community stars are also tasked
with raising funds for Artists for a Cause. While the cast
is excited to get onstage and compete to win the Best
Performance category, there is also an award category for
the fundraising portion.
The first cast rehearsal was Monday, Jan. 5 and the
energy in the room was palpable. As the community stars and
celebrity professionals worked on group numbers separately,
each pair of duets were professionally coached to prepare for
the competition. The cast members, although friendly, were
ready to compete and jested about everything from who could
raise the most money, to who chose the best song, to whose
Florida heritage stemmed back the furthest.
Cast member and Martin County Commissioner Anne
Scott summed up the feeling in the room when she said,
“I know something is wrong if a day goes by and I’m not
bursting into song!”
“We have a very dynamic group of individuals performing
this year and are excited to watch them showcase their talent
while using their creativity to raise funds,” said A4AC
Executive Director Terry Barber. Singing with the Stars is
our signature fundraising event with the proceeds helping
our organization to continue to do what we do best – to use
art as a catalyst to improve communities.”
The cast is also hard at work securing sponsors. Thank
you to Virtuoso sponsor Mr. Chain, Harmony Sponsor Paul
J. Feinsinger, CPA, CFP and Duet sponsor NisAir, as well as
Your Voice Weekly for their partnership. A4AC also thanks
Elisabeth Lahti, The William H. Donner Foundation, The
Elmezzi Foundation, and The MAH Foundation for their
continued support of programs that help artists to meet the
critical needs of our community.
For more information about sponsorships, visit www.a4ac.
org/Upcoming-Events.html#SWTS, call (772) 419-8778, or
e-mail: [email protected]. To show your support for Martin
County’s local talent, purchase a ticket to Singing with the
Stars. Tickets are on sale now at www.starstruckfl.com/tickets.
html and range in price from $35 to $100.
and is excited to be a part of the A4AC network.
Hank Gonzalez has over 40 years of experience in real
estate and currently provides real estate brokerage services
at Sailfish Realty of Florida LLC and at Gonzalez Associates
Inc. He is a seventh generation Florida native. Hank is a
supporter of Artists for a Cause, the Arts Council of Martin
County and the Young Singers of the Palm Beaches and is
very involved in community theatre.
Shaun Kelly graduated from Martin County High School
in 1980 and currently works as a legal secretary. Shaun owns
Perfectly Legal Office Solutions, which provides freelance
legal paralegal services and is a member of the original Martin
County Legal Secretaries Association. Shaun is actively
involved with the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast,
SafeSpace and the American Cancer Society. She inherited
her love of singing from her father. Although he passed in
2003, when she sings, she feels him there with her.
Leslie Levy moved to Martin County in 1991. She has
worked as a physical therapist for 23 years and is also the
owner of retail franchises: two Plato’s Closets and Style
Encore in Stuart. She and her husband have raised five
beautiful daughters, all who have been involved in the arts in
Martin County. Her passion stems from seeing how important
the arts have been in the lives of her children. While she has
watched her children perform on countless stages over the
years, this will be her first time performing on stage and she
is both excited and terrified to embark on this endeavor.
Rusty Meacham was born in Stuart in 1968. He played
20 years of professional baseball, 10 of which were in the
Major Leagues as a pitcher with the Detroit Tigers and the
Kansas City Royals. He currently teaches local children
pitching, and runs a baseball academy called MLP Players
with Brook Fordyce and Kurt Abbott, both of whom are also
former big leaguers. Rusty’s other passion besides baseball
is singing and he can be found performing in karaoke bars
several times a week in Martin County.
Anne Scott is a resident of Hobe Sound and was elected to
the Martin County Board of County Commissioners in 2012.
She currently serves as vice chair. Prior to that, she served as
a Town of Jupiter Island commissioner for six years. Her other
public service includes nine years as a judge in the Circuit
Court of Cook County, Ill. Despite a lifelong patronage of
and interest and participation in the arts, Anne has no formal
training and her first stage appearance was singing with the
Jupiter Island Chorus. She has been a member of Women
Supporting the Arts since 2012. Anne’s family includes her
husband, Stuart, seven children and nine grandchildren.
Community News on page 5
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engineering consultant and serves as an expert witness in
this field. Rick is a sixth generation Floridian and Treasure
Coast native, graduated from Carnegie Melon University and
served on their Board of Trustees. Rick enjoys being on stage
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Community News from page 4
Glen Webber is a Stuart-based attorney and mediator. A
Fort Lauderdale transplant, he lives in Willoughby Country
Club with his wife and daughters. As an avid traveler, he has
performed in showers and cars around the world; however,
Glen is the last member of his family to appear on the
StarStruck stage. Glen is the president of OPUS Boosters
and a board member for the MCHC Drama Club. He is
also a member of the St. Joseph’s Council and is a board
member for Mary’s Shelter and supports many other nonprofit
organizations.
Professional Singers:
Charles Jones has performed on the Treasure Coast for
close to 30 years. He was a member of MCHS OPUS along
with Peter Jones (yes, he’s that old) and acted in several
productions to include: Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
(Melvin Pee Thorpe) and Jesus Christ Superstar (Annas).
Charles is equally comfortable on a theatre stage as he is on a
concert stage. It is the music stage where he shines brightest.
He currently is the lead singer of a four-piece outfit called
SubGroove. Their music is described as funky-hop-pop. The
band will be releasing their debut album in March. You can
visit them online at www.subgroovemusic.com.
Peter Jones has been a music educator and music
director for more than 25 years. He has performed in
theaters throughout New York and Florida either onstage
as a character or accompanying the show behind a piano.
Memorable onstage performances include the emcee in
Cabaret, Billy Flynn in Chicago, Mozart in Amadeus,
Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls and many others. Peter has
collaborated with Broadway composers Stephen Schwartz
and Stephen Sondheim to help create student versions of
their musicals. Peter is the recipient of a Martie Award from
the Martin County Arts Council for Outstanding Performing
Artist. He has been featured in numerous local and national
magazines and newspapers for his work as a performer and
as a musical theatre educator. During the week, Peter enjoys
teaching private lessons in music theory, chord chart piano
improvisation, advanced piano vocal coaching and musical
theatre audition prep. Peter and his wife, Jennifer, are excited
to be celebrating 15 years of musical theatre education on the
Treasure Coast.
Shelley Keelor has been entertaining audiences regionally
and internationally, on stage and in concert for nearly two
decades. Most recently she can be found performing with
Terry Barber, in his tour The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber,
which is playing in various venues in Florida and abroad.
In addition, Keelor passionately enjoys the theatrical stage.
Recently, she played to rave reviews, the role of Margaret
White in Carrie the Musical, and Cindy in Waist Watchers,
the longest running show in South Florida and, to much
acclaim, the role of Penelope in the show Rock Odyssey to
name a few. At ease with many genres of music, Keelor also
performs contemporary, jazz and standard music She received
her music and vocal performance degree at Miami of Ohio
and is also a proud member of Actors Equity Association.
Avery Sommers recently performed her “back by popular
demand” One Woman Cabaret Show in the wonderful Royal
Room in the Colony Hotel in Palm Beach and in the beautiful
Stranaham House in Ft. Lauderdale. Avery appeared on
Broadway in Ain’t Misbehavin’, Showboat and Chicago. She
also appeared in National Tours of The Best Little Whorehouse
in Texas with Ann-Margret, and Chicago with Chita Rivera
and Joel Grey. She has been featured in 10 independent
movies all filmed in South Florida. She was nominated for
and won Best Supporting Actress for her role in Immigration
Tango presented to her at the Angel International Film
Festival in Monte Carlo, Monaco. She is currently filming
season two of the terrific new teen paranormal Web series
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Treasure Coast Music Teachers
Association Supports Helping
People Succeed
Treasure Coast Music Teachers Association presented
a check for $4,000 to Helping People Succeed, its selected
charity to benefit from the 2014 Music-Thon at Treasure
Coast Square Mall in Jensen Beach.
Each year, the music teachers select a local nonprofit
organization to support for its programs and services in
the community. Cindy Kessler, head of the regional music
organization and head of Stuart School of Music, said
the funds are raised by the music teachers, students who
participate in the Music-Thon and guests attending the event.
More than $5,000 was raised during the 2014 MusicThon with $4,000 to benefit programs and services at
Helping People Succeed, celebrating its 50th anniversary.
The nonprofit organization serves more than 4,500 families
in Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties.
Community
Calendar
Elliott Museum Offers
Curators And Cocktails
Feb. 17, 6 to 7:30 p.m. February Curators and Cocktails:
The “Moderne Era” to benefit the Elliott Museum. Associate
Curator John Giltinan talks about Art Noveau, Art Deco and
Art Moderne (or Streamline Moderne) styles and how were
they seen in cars. Come dressed in period clothing (19301945) and qualify for a door prize. Elliott Museum, Stuart.
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Happenings
BookMania! 2015 On March
7, Presented By The Library
Foundation Of Martin County
Be sure to mark your calendars for BookMania! on
Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Jensen
Beach High School. Now in its 21st year, the literary festival
brings well-known and emerging authors to town for a free
community event presented by the Library Foundation of
Martin County in conjunction with the Martin County Library
System.
Panels are held throughout the day with 30-minute breaks
between sessions to allow time for book purchases and author
book signings. There will also be a one-hour lunch break and
box lunches will be available for purchase. Students from
the Treasure Coast Youth Symphony will be playing between
author panels.
Barnes & Noble, the official bookseller for the event,
will donate a portion of all event book sales to the Library
Foundation if buyers mention BookMania! when they make
a purchase at the event or at the Jensen Beach store on March
6, 7 and 8.
Online sales are also included for one week, from March
6 to 13. To participate, shop online at www.bn.com/bookfair
and use Bookfair Event ID Number 11494002.
BookMania! begins at 9 a.m. with introductory remarks.
The first presentation will begin at 9:30 with historical writer
Hampton Sides, author of In the Kingdom of Ice. Beginning
at 11 a.m., historical fiction authors will discuss their books.
Authors are: Scott Cheshire, High as the Horses’ Bridle;
Patricia Harman, The Reluctant Midwife; and Mary Doria
Russell, Epitaph: A Novel of the O.K. Corral.
Following lunch, at 1 p.m. there will be four mystery
writers talking about their latest releases. Scheduled to
appear are: Cara Black, Murder on the Champ De Mars;
Lisa Black, Close to the Bone; Laura Lippman, Hush Hush;
and Lis Wiehl, Lethal Beauty.
Barnes & Noble will present three authors from their
Discover Great New Writers program. They are: MarieHelene Bertino, 2 A.M. at the Cat’s Pajamas; Mira Jacob,
Sleepwalker’s Guide to Dancing; and Jack Livings, The Dog:
Stories.
The final panel of the day will begin at 4 p.m. The Book
to Film panel will feature three authors whose novels have
been made into movies or are in development. They are:
Jay Asher, Thirteen Reasons Why; Joseph Kanon, The Good
German; and Peter Swanson, The Girl with a Clock for a
Heart.
A new Library Foundation fundraising event, A Literary
Affair, will be held on Friday, March 6. Sponsorships are
available for the event and BookMania! and will include
dinner with the authors and other benefits. For information
contact the Library Foundation office at (772) 221-1409 or
by e-mail at: [email protected].
Another way to support BookMania! is being offered by
the Gafford restaurant in downtown Stuart. From March 3 to
8, when you dine there and mention BookMania!, they will
donate a portion of the proceeds to the Library Foundation.
Schedules are available in all library branches or online
at www.LibraryFoundationMC.org.
for the support they have
received in the past.
Sponsorship opportunities
are still available for
this chic event. To be
a Children’s Museum
sponsor, call (772) 2257 5 7 5 o r v i s i t w w w.
ChildrensMuseumTC.org.
Happenings on page 7
Photo courtesy of Olivia Labrador
Purse Party Committee: Christine Delvecchio, Marsha Cetta, Peggy Wood, Kris Kerr, Stephanie
Murray and Jennifer Trent
Keep the
Memories
Alive.
The Purse Party Returns
Since its inception, The Children’s Museum of the
Treasure Coast has held many fundraisers to keep it thriving
and continuing to be one of the most loved family and kid
friendly venues in the area. Events such as Treasure Fest,
Kids at Heart Gala and the High Tea Benefit have been vital
to this wonderful nonprofit organization. One of the biggest
and most popular fundraisers for the museum is their Annual
Purse Party, and it makes its return this spring.
On March 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., ladies will gather at
the exclusive Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club to attend
the Seventh Annual Purse Party to benefit The Children’s
Museum of the Treasure Coast. Guests will enjoy a fashion
show provided by select stores at Harbor Bay Plaza, and a
luncheon, as they bid on purses designed by Louis Vuitton,
Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Chanel, Jimmy Choo, Coach,
Dooney & Bourke and much more.
The Purse Party, to date, has raised over $260,000 for
the museum’s education and outreach programs, which have
allowed thousands of students along the Treasure Coast to
participate in these programs for free. The mission of The
Children’s Museum is to offer children and families a safe
place to explore and learn through hands-on activities,
educational programs and cultural experiences, and to spark
discovery and creative thinking. Their mission would not
continue to flourish if it was not for the continued support of
the community. The Children’s Museum is incredibly grateful
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Happenings from page 6
The Mane Event Benefit For The Horses
Here’s a party that has a different beat – horse hooves! The
Mane Event on Feb. 28 from 6 to 10 p.m. is just the ticket for
a great time in a country setting in Palm City. You’re invited
to join the fun for what promises to be a wonderful evening
at the beautiful property of the Equine Rescue & Adoption
Foundation (ERAF).
Leave the formal wear at home and slip on your jeans and
boots and maybe a cowboy hat. Gourmet Chef Brian Yager of
Cuisine 2Fifty6 will be rustling up delicious chef’s delights
for your dining pleasure. Line dancing by Tracy Isaacs will
have you kicking up your heels and stomping to the sounds
of DJ Lou. A silent and live auction will give you a chance
to purchase great travel, spa, dining, golf and jewelry.
Tickets are $100 and may be purchased at www.ERAF.
org. Advance purchase is required. Your participation helps
to pay for the care, feeding and training of our beautiful
horses, many of whom are ready to be adopted into a loving
home. You can stroll by the stalls and learn a bit more about
the magnificent horses who are part of the ERAF family. For
further information call (772) 220-0150.
Jane Smyth, Sari Caouette, Marcia Sharpe, Denise LeClair-Robbins, Elaine Hines, Dolores Kennedy and Lynn O’Brien
are getting ready for The Mane Event with the ERAF horses
ArtsFest 2015 Set For
March 28-29
The Arts Council of Martin County has announced
ArtsFest 2015 will take place on Saturday, March 28
from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, March 29 from 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. on East Ocean Boulevard at Memorial
Park in downtown Stuart.
The 28th annual ArtsFest is an outdoor arts event
showcasing a juried exhibition of 125-plus outstanding
fine artists and features live entertainment, artist
demonstrations and interactive art activities for youth.
This year’s festival will also include a chalk art showcase
and a local green market.
The two-day arts festival kicks off with an ArtsFest
After Dark Party on Friday, March 27 from 7 to 11 p.m.
The kickoff party features a juried pop up art show and
live entertainment. Advance tickets are available for $35
per person and include a paella paired with sangria or a
craft beer of your choice.
Sponsorships and tickets are on sale now for both
ArtsFest and ArtsFest After Dark at www.martinarts.
org.
For information on sponsorship opportunities,
community booth applications and artists, please visit
www.martinarts.org or call (772) 287-6676, Ext. 3.
Young Professionals
Luncheon
The Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge and Nature
Center will be hosting a Young Professionals luncheon
Tuesday, March 3 at 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join the Young
Professionals of Martin County (YPMC) for lunch provided
by Scooters; $17 for members and $20 for nonmembers.
Come explore our wildlife exhibits or take a stroll through
the nature trails. R.S.V.P. through [email protected].
The YPMC is a catalyst for bringing goal-oriented
and socially active people in their 20s and 30s together
for professional and personal gain. Learn more about
membership through www.ypmc.com.
The Hobe Sound Nature Center is a private, nonprofit
organization, located at the Hobe Sound National Wildlife
Refuge on U.S. 1 in southern Martin County. For more
information, contact the center at (772) 546-2067 or www.
hobesoundnaturecenter.com.
Apollo School Foundation
Is Pleased To Present Its
Inaugural Speakers’ Series,
‘Local Reflections,’
February 26
Speakers scheduled for the next three months are:
Feb. 26 – Nathaniel Osborn, an educator at The Pine
School in Hobe Sound who has a master’s degree in
environmental history, will give “A Brief History of Florida’s
Indian River Lagoon.”
March 26 – Longtime Hobe Sound resident and author,
Paula MacArthur Cooper, will share her memories and love
of Hobe Sound during her talk, “A History of Hobe Sound.”
April 23 – Josh Liller, educational curator of the Jupiter
Lighthouse, the oldest surviving building in Palm Beach
County, will share “A History of the Jupiter Lighthouse.”
Speeches will be given from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Apollo
School, 9141 S.E. Apollo Street, Hobe Sound. Light
refreshments will be served. Cost is $10 per person per
speech and tickets are available at www.apolloschool.org.
Seating is limited. Shows and times may be subject to change.
Treasure Coast
Fashion Night
Comes To Stuart
March 26
ArtFest 2014 taken by Thomas Winter
Spring edition of Treasure Coast Fashion Night will offer
a night of runway fashions to benefit Women Supporting the
Arts on March 26 at the Flagler Place in Downtown Stuart.
The evening will commence ArtsFest 2015 and will
showcase the theme “art in fashion.” Designers and boutiques
interested in showcasing their looks should contact info@
tcfashionnights.com or visit www.tcfashionnights.com for a
designer packet.
Treasure Coast Fashion Night takes place on March 26
from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Flagler Place, with a ticket-only after
party.
General admission tickets are available for $25, with a
limited amount of VIP seating available for $50 and can be
purchased at www.tcfashionnights.com. Tickets include after
party admission, appetizers and a gift bag. VIP tickets include
a VIP gift bag, prime seating and complimentary drinks.
A portion of all proceeds benefit Women Supporting the
Arts, an organization dedicated to building a community of
women philanthropists who inspire, educate and encourage
women to strengthen the arts and cultural environment in
Martin County.
For more information, visit www.tcfashionnights.com or
e-mail: [email protected].
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Health & Wellness
Hearing Solutions
‘Is Your Brain Rusting?’
By Murray Steinfeld,
Audioprosthologist
I recently read an article
written by a well-known and
highly respected researcher
in the audiological profession
Robert L. Martin, Ph.D. and
felt it to be worthy to pass on
to all of you. Read carefully
and consider how you are
affected! What should be
your next move?
Dr. Martin stated, “When
I first heard the words, ‘or
your brain will rust,’ I felt angry and thought some
unscrupulous practitioner was misleading patients.” Well,
that was 25 years ago and I’ve seen many patients who do
not want to wear their hearing aids or who deny their hearing
problems and find all the excuses possible not to wear hearing
aids and refuse to deal with their problem. It is not only these
people who suffer but it is they who cause frustration to their
associates, friends and family causing them to suffer unfairly
as well.
So, how do you motivate the resistant patient, who refuses
to wear hearing aids on a regular basis or the individual who
stubbornly denies the need for hearing help? Do you use
phrases like “Your brain will rust!” Dr. Martin goes on to
explain, “You don’t hear with your ears, you hear with your
brain.” He then touches the patient’s finger with his hand and
says, “you don’t feel with your fingers, your fingers make
electricity which is carried to your brain through nerves.”
You “feel” with your brain. Your ears make electricity that
is carried to your brain through your hearing nerves. You
“hear” with your brain, not your ears.
Hearing aid use is like exercise. If you want to get your
muscles in shape, you need to exercise them every day. Ask
yourself, how well would your golf, tennis, bridge playing
or any other mental or physical activity be if you just sat or
laid in bed the majority of the day every day and then went
on to participate in these activities on a Saturday or Sunday
only?
Let’s be honest about the answer. You wouldn’t fare very
well, would you? Legs have to be used regularly or you
wouldn’t be able to walk or last very long in a game, the
same with your ears. Conditioning the auditory cortex of
the brain is really much like conditioning your leg muscles.
Sitting around most of the time causes weak leg muscles and
an enlarged stomach.
Conversely, when you wear “properly prescribed
hearing aids,” lots of good things happen. You become used
to wearing them and most often don’t even realize they’re
there doing their job. You become used to hearing all the
sounds that have been a natural part of your life and you
realize you’re really hearing better and you’re not missing
sounds and words as you have been. Your life becomes fuller
and much more enjoyable. Yes, it does take some time for
your brain to reorganize itself to hearing again and it will
happen and as it does your life will again become fuller,
friendlier and surely much happier than it has been before
you started to wear the hearing aids. Isn’t that the way you,
your friends and family want it to be? So, what are you
waiting for? Now is the time to get it done! So, do it!
Hearing Solutions of the Palm Beaches, Colonial
Plaza, 651 W. Indiantown Road, Jupiter, (561) 747-6339,
e-mail: [email protected] or www.
thehearingsolution.net.
Tip of the Tail
Tip Of The Tail
Rear Leg Lameness
One of the most common
reasons a dog or cat owner
may bring their pet in to see
the veterinarian is a sudden
onset of lameness. While
there are many causes for
lameness, there are usually two conditions that affect the knee
(stifle): cranial cruciate ligament tears and patellar luxation.
These two conditions are responsible for the majority of
unilateral hind limb lameness cases that are seen in dogs.
Cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) ruptures are synonymous
with the human injury termed anterior cruciate ligament
(ACL) tear. Similar to how ACL tears are commonly seen in
young athletes, CCL ruptures are commonly seen in young
to middleaged dogs. This condition can also occur in cats but
is significantly less common. Patients that suffer from CCL
tears will usually have an acute onset of hind limb lameness
which may be indicative of a complete tear. Owners will often
report that their dog was running in the yard or chasing a ball
and all of a sudden couldn’t bear weight on the affected hind
limb. The owner may notice swelling in the knee joint or a
reluctance to extend the knee. Intermittent lameness that lasts
weeks to months is also reported and may indicate a partial
tear. When the injury occurs, it usually only affects one knee
at a time; however, 60% of dogs that tear one cruciate will
suffer a cruciate tear on the opposite limb within two years.
While CCL ruptures are more likely to affect medium and
large breed dogs, patellar luxation is more commonly seen
in small breed dogs and cats. Patellar luxation or “floating
kneecap,” is a condition in which the patella slides out of
its groove and moves inward (toward the body), or less
commonly outward. Patellar luxation is usually diagnosed
in the growing animal on physical examination. The degree
of luxation is graded on a scale of 1 to 4 (1 being the least
severe, and 4 being the most severe). It is important to note
that the grade of luxation does not always correlate to clinical
significance as grade 1 luxation can be painful and affect
mobility whereas grade 3 luxation may not be recognizable to
the owner because the patient does not show any symptoms.
Regardless of the suspected cause, any animal with
lameness should be seen by a veterinarian. A thorough
physical exam can help determine the cause of the lameness.
Radiographs may be necessary to better assess the joint, look
for underlying arthritis, or diagnose other causes of lameness
(i.e. infection or cancer). Depending on the age, weight and
severity of the patient’s injury, surgery may be recommended.
While surgical correction is almost always indicated for
torn cruciate ligaments, patellar luxation may be medically
managed with joint supplements, anti-inflammatories and
pain medication. Your veterinarian will be able to determine
whether or not surgery is recommended for your pet based
on his or her condition. With any lameness, it is critical that
your dog or cat be evaluated by a veterinarian as these injuries
can lead to degenerative joint disease that could affect your
pet’s lifelong comfort and mobility.
Established in 1981, Palm City Animal Medical Center
is dedicated to providing the best possible care for your
pets. With focuses on compassionate care in surgery,
physical therapy and rehabilitation, preventative medicine,
extensive diagnostics and emergency service, Palm City
Animal Medical Center combines exceptional medical
care with a caring philosophy for pets and their owners.
For more information, call (772) 283-0920, visit www.
palmcityanimalmedicalcenter.com or find us on Facebook
at www.facebook.com/PalmCityAnimalClinic.
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Dating
Single Scene Column©
February Survival Guide
By Kelly Leary, M.S.,
Founder of Revolution
Dating
I hope all of you are
enjoying the new year...and
sticking to your resolutions! If
you’ve lost your momentum,
I urge you to revisit your
dreams and recommit!
Remember “Quitters never
win and winners never quit!”
Since you are a fan of
this column, I’m betting that
relationships were at the core
of your resolutions. Research
shows that relationships are the second most common
resolution topic nationally behind health. Coincidentally,
Relationships are good for your health too, hence all this
“LOVE BUSINESS” is even more important then we once
thought!
As all know, Valentine’s Day can be an anxiety-provoking
holiday for men and women everywhere! Single or not,
expectations for this day run even HOTTER than New Year’s
Eve! To get you through it, here are some tips to make this
February better than ever!
1. Be O.K. with your relationship status.
Instead of thinking about what you don’t have, think about
what you DO have! Concentrate on your good qualities and
what is awesome about YOUR life, without a relationship.
My research shows that good catches are O.K. on their own,
but they prefer romance “with the right person.” A good catch
has high self-esteem and is attractive, like you. Likewise,
you are not going to date just anyone. This shows you have
confidence and you believe in yourself. It would be easy to
sequester a mate if you had zero standards! Know that your
future romance is coming soon because you are ready and
you know what you need to do next. Maybe you were not
ready until now? I.e. I see romance in your future!
2. Set Dating Goals Today.
This is an easy step
that you can make happen
immediately, and you will
love how empowering this
feels! Make one phone
call today to a popular
friend, spiritual leader, or
even a Revolution Dating
matchmaker! Tell them
you are looking to meet
some new faces this year!
Most importantly--follow Kelly’s first match at the party,
they were together all evening!
through!
Do ONE thing today
that will push you out of your comfort zone. This is easy and
anyone can do it. You may not have the time to drum up a
serious relationship by Valentine’s Day, but you will notice a
weight lifted and a sense of control because you are making
a true effort to upgrade your social-love life. Your perfect
match is not going to show up at your doorstep! You have
to take action. Light a fire this month...this is a great time
to begin your search. New year: new love. Time for a Love
Movement!
3. Think Positively.
It’s easy to get down when you see X’s and O’s and hearts
and love everywhere. Have no fear, it only means that you
have a heart! Instead of focusing on lack, think about the
type of relationship you would like to have for your future.
Visualize your ideal man or woman, and think about how
happy you’ll be when that person comes into your life. Make
your list of five must haves you want in your dream mate. I
love the power of positivity! It works!
Keep your eyes on the prize and it will happen! Let the
universe know what you want to happen. Your soul mate
may not materialize instantly, but every time someone walks
through the red doors of Revolution Dating, they are saying
to the world, “I am here because I deserve better than what
I am finding online or in any bar! I’m here because I am
improving my odds!” The universe then, will react and with
the help of my arrow, your dreams shall come true. Some
of our clients find love sooner than others, but the odds are
increased immediately. Your stock will go the moment you
walk in our office! It’s not what you know, its who you
know...and timing is everything!
To make it even easier for you, Revolution Dating
conveniently set the February “Meet Your Sweetheart” event
for 2/26! By reserving your spot today, you will feel ten times
happier when Valentine’s Day arrives! Shine on friends!!!
You have much to look forward to as 2015 is going to be a
GREAT year!!! With our help, your love life is guaranteed
to be revolutionized!
XOXO,
Kelly
#BeRevolutionary #TheTimeIsNow
#MeetYourSweetheartThisMonth
Kelly Leary© has 23 years in the dating industry and a
Master’s Degree in Psychology. She has been profiled by
ABC News, The Palm Beach Post and other publications. All
Revolution Dating members are prescreened first, including
background checks. Professional member photos are taken
by the staff. Revolution Dating is not online dating or blind
dating. In addition to providing matchmaking services
that make singles “UN-single” through their exclusive
membership, Kelly also holds private singles events. For
more information, please call (561) 630-XOXO (9696) or
772-932-HERE (4373).
Around Town Singles Scene
Photos:
No one does Valentine’s Day quite like Revolution
Dating! The following photos were taken at Revolution
Dating’s Grand Finale 2014 Party at the Brazilian Court
Hotel, on December 29th, 2014. Romance, flirting, and fun
filled this Palm Beach Island hot spot as guests enjoyed live
music, fine cuisine, dancing, and Revolution Dating signature
drinks. Introductions were made by Kelly and her team as old
and new friends mixed and mingled. Weeks later, people are
still talking about this event, and many couples that met that
evening are officially dating and will be spending Valentine’s
Day 2015 together! For more information on how you can
start your own Love Movement join the fun at the “Meet
Your Sweetheart Party” on February 26th, please call 561630-XOXO (9696) or register at www.revolutiondating.com.
*Parties are not mandatory. Many opt out for one-on-one
set ups. All inquiries are confidential.
Rose Ceremonies: Flirting at its Finest!
Purse Party
7th A nnual
Business Executives Love Revolution Dating!
Purse Party
A nnualMuseum of the Treasure Coast
To benefit The7th
Children’s
For more information and to R.S.V.P., call
772-225-7575, Ext. 204
March 9, 2015
LOVE is the Best Medicine!!!
11 a.m. — 2 p.m.
$125 per person
Harbour Ridge Yacht and Country Club
ChildrensMuseumTC.org
This couple has been official since 12/29!
Page 10, Hobe Sound
Health Talk
Focus On Nutrition
What Works And What Doesn’t Work
For Prostate Patients
Prolific writer and renowned expert on men’s
sexual health, Mark A. Moyad, M.D., MPH, codirector, Men’s Health Program, University of
Michigan, Ann Arbor, will be among eight esteemed
physicians and researchers presenting at the Eighth
Jason Efstathiou, M.D. Mark Moyad, M.D.
Annual Ingalls Memorial Prostate Health and Cancer Jason Alter, Ph.D
Seminar that will be held
on March 7 at the Scripps
Research Institute in Jupiter.
Based on his extensive
studies, Moyad has authored
over 130 published medical
journal articles, and is the
co-author or author of nine
books including: Promoting
Wellness for Prostate Cancer
Patients, Dr. Moyad’s No BS
Matthew Smith, M.D.
Health Advice: A Step-by- Michael O’Leary, M.D. Sanoj Punnen, M.D. Faina Shtem, M.D.
Step Guide to What Works
& What’s Worthless and Dr. Moyad’s Guide to Male Sexual
and clinical trials for this disease, he funded the Ingalls
Health.
Moyad has lectured on prostate, breast and a variety of Foundation to support medical research and programs to
other cancers in addition to cardiovascular disease and general increase awareness and education of prostate cancer.
health in all 50 states and in almost every country. He also HIR Executive Director David S. Most, Ph.D., who worked
consults for most major magazines and television shows closely with Ingalls during his fight against prostate cancer,
carries on his passion for educating patients. Through his
devoted to health in the United States.
Having received his Master’s in public health from continuous study of research papers, attendance at professional
the University of South Florida, Tampa, with a focus on conferences and involvement in national prostate groups
epidemiology and dietary supplements, we are pleased to Most stays current with the leading-edge work in the field
welcome Moyad back to this region for this well-regarded and assembles a prestigious panel of physicians and scientists
educational program that draws patients and medical each year to participate in the local event.
Among the outstanding presenters for the Eighth Annual
professionals from around the state.
Organized by Juno-based Health Information Research Ingalls Seminar are Faina Shtern, M.D., president and CEO,
Inc. (HIR), a 501(c)(3) Florida nonprofit organization, the AdMeTech Foundation, Boston, who will discuss advances
Ingalls Memorial seminar was created in honor of Brad in diagnostics utilizing MRI techniques with special contrast
Ingalls, a former Jupiter and Boston resident who died enhancing methods. The new MRI imaging tools improve
from prostate cancer. Frustrated by the lack of information the accuracy of detection and reduce risks from surgical
procedures.
Michael P. O’Leary, M.D., MPH, professor of surgery,
Harvard Medical School, senior urologic surgeon, Brigham
and Women’s Hospital, Boston, will present Benign and
Inflammatory Diseases of the Prostate, a familiar condition
to many men of a certain age. Board certified in urology,
O’Leary has been identified as one of America’s Top Urology
Doctors by Castle Connolly and was named a top urologist
by Boston Magazine.
The use and effectiveness of new genomic-based screens
will be addressed by two speakers. Sanoj Punnen, M.D.,
MAS, urologic oncologist and assistant professor at the
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine will review
studies from the New Biomarker Prostate-4K Score Test.
He will be followed by Jason Alter, Ph.D., clinical genomics
affairs lead, Genome DxBiosciences, San Diego, who will
explain the use of Decipher® in post surgical clinical care.
Understanding your options and potential next steps
is critical to making the best possible choice. If you have
been diagnosed with prostate cancer and are considering
alternatives, Jason A. Efstathiou, M.D., DPhil, radiation
oncologist and associate professor, Massachusetts General
Hospital, Boston, will discuss important factors related to
the Proton Beam and IMRT radiotherapy.
Also from Massachusetts General Hospital, Mathew
Smith, M.D., Ph.D., director, Genitourinary Malignancies
Program, Boston, will discuss Androgen Deprivation
Therapy, which is the line of attack normally taken if a
primary treatment has failed to remove all of the prostate
cancer. It is an approach filled with misconceptions and
fraught with its own set of risks.
Smith recently co-authored a paper that reviewed years
of clinical experience in Androgen Deprivation Therapy. His
presentation of the results will offer valuable information to
patients evaluating this alternative.
The Eighth Annual Ingalls Prostate Health and Cancer
seminar will be held on Saturday, March 7, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
at the Scripps Research Institute, 130 Scripps Way, Building
B, Jupiter. To register for the program, visit www.MyHIR.org.
If you have further questions, please call David Most at the
HIR offices at 402-4142.
Library Foundation
Library Foundation Of Martin County
Presents Kiplinger Literacy Award Luncheon
The Kiplinger Literacy Award, established in 2009, by the Library Foundation of Martin
County recognizes individuals who have demonstrated significant commitment to advancing
literacy in Martin County. This year’s honorees were Joan and Edward McGowan of Palm
City. Although Edward McGowan passed away in 2013, during
his lifetime he was joined by his wife in making significant
community contributions. The McGowans’ investment in the library’s literacy programs
will ensure a continuum of future literacy services.
Knight Kiplinger, editor-in-chief of Kiplinger Publications, offered the 300 guests in
attendance his insightful remarks on the forecast of the U.S. economy in 2015. The luncheon
was held at Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club.
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Library Foundation from page 10
Shirley Bradley, Knight Kiplinger and Meg Bradley
Patty Stewart, Christine DelVecchio and Jessica McLain
Mark Cocorullo, Amy Chappel, Lynn Blackard and Ryan
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Kathleen McGowan-Carnes, Todd and Deanna Thurlow
Kathleen McGowan-Carnes, Ethel Christin, Knight
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Cross Talk
Everlasting Love
By Jodi Cross
The month of February
always symbolizes love. We
all have read the statistics
about divorce rates and I
am sure many of you have
experienced heartache and
may be part of the statistics. I
am certainly no expert on how
to keep love alive but as we
near our 10-year anniversary
Epicuriosity
Chicken Parmesan With A Great
Brunello di Montalcino
By Glenn Sudnick,
Certified Sommelier
Who doesn’t like chicken
parmesan? I have been eating
it for years and will continue
to enjoy good chicken
parmesan. But, that is the
key. I said, good!
Many times when I try
to make it the chicken is
overdone and the breading is soggy or the mozzarella cheese
just sits on the chicken and gets rubbery.
I would like to share a recipe with you that I enjoyed
recently. Now pay attention, there are some secrets that might
make this the best chicken parmesan ever.
First, prepare your mom’s favorite tomato sauce. Begin
with a one-half inch thick chicken breast and salt them. This
acts like a brining. After about 20 minutes pat the breast dry
and prepare the breading for the chicken.
In a shallow bowl mix all-purpose flour with an egg
until it comes to a runny paste. In another bowl mix panko
breadcrumbs with grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder and
pepper. There should be more parmesan then breadcrumbs.
Dip the chicken in the egg and flour, then coat the breasts
with the panko and parmesan mixture.
Make sure the panko and parmesan fully covers the
chicken. Prepare to fry the
chicken in hot vegetable
oil for two minutes on
each side. Remove the
cutlets from the frying pan
and drain them on paper
towels. The cheese that you
will use as a topping for the cutlets is a mix of mozzarella
and fontina. (Fontina cheese is rich and creamy with a nutty
flavor). Cover the cutlet completely with the cheese. Place
cutlet in broiler and watch the cheese melt. When melted,
perfectly plate cutlet on a bed of linguini, top with a small
amount of tomato sauce and fresh basil.
Since celebrating this new recipe, you might as well
drink a nice Brunello di Montalcino to compliment this meal.
Brunello is made from the Sangiovese grape. It has aromas
and flavors of blackberry, black cherry, black raspberry and
chocolate and makes a great pairing for this chicken recipe.
Enjoy! Glenn
there are certain things I know for sure have contributed to
our happy marriage.
One of my first love lessons occurred during a season of
loss. Just before our wedding and a day before my birthday,
my husband to be, lost his father after a long battle with
leukemia. It was a sad time for everyone. I wanted to comfort
my husband and during that process learned a profound truth
that we still rely upon to this day. We are in this relationship
together, we have each other’s back and working as a team is
better than going it alone. Difficulties either drive you apart
or bind you together. One of the most prolific pieces of advice
we received before we were married centered on our vows. A
dear friend said, “You know there will always be a worse, a
poorer and a sicker.” As an optimist I really had not thought
of the opposite side to better, richer and healthier until that
poignant reminder.
During our engagement, I wrote a love letter to my
husband recounting all the things I loved about him. My
husband did the same, we still have the letters and the list
we created with simple adjectives that described our most
cherished qualities. Once a year, we review our lists which
helps us both remember why we fell in love. This reflection
exercise takes us back to the beginning and softens our hearts
toward one another. Bitterness struggles to exist when there is
no fertile ground. Love and compliments are lethal weapons
to deploy against anger.
Right after we married, we signed up for a couple’s
weekend. Over the course of the weekend we learned a great
deal about each other and how to manage conflict lovingly.
The Weekend To Remember conference provided us with
tools that we keep in our arsenal and use when needed. One
of the biggest Ah Ha moments for me was pertaining to
self-centeredness. They talked about how so many people
underestimate selfishness and how it can destroy your
relationship. Selfishness leads to a critical spirit, which leads
to disappointment, bitterness and finally isolation. One way
to counteract going down the rabbit hole is to concentrate on
your spouse’s positive traits. Once you shift your focus off
your spouse and on to yourself, you can often catch bitterness
before it takes over. When you start to become critical of your
spouse, inevitably there is something within you that needs
to change. Turning the microscope of perfectionism and
cynicism inward creates a shift in understanding differences
along with a commitment to resolve them in a mature way.
There is no secret formula or magic pill that creates
everlasting love. If you opened my husband’s wallet today,
you would find a tattered and torn piece of paper that contains
his handwritten heart felt, wedding vows. Here is an excerpt,
“I devote myself to creating a marriage of affection, love,
laughter, encouragement and understanding.” Those are not
just empty words, staying in love requires a great deal of
work and commitment. We plan to stay the course.
As we approach Valentine’s Day, think about one small
thing you can do to compliment your partner and breathe new
life and love into your relationship.
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Paws & Claws
Humane Society Of The Treasure Coast To Commemorate 60th Anniversary
With ‘Diamonds In The Ruff’
The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC) reaches a milestone in 2015
celebrating its 60th anniversary of serving the local community. The charitable, nonprofit
organization will host its annual Paws and Claws Gala on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 6 to 11
p.m. at Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, 12600 Harbour Ridge Blvd., in Palm City.
This year’s theme is “Diamonds in the Ruff.” The Paws and Claws Gala is the Treasure
Coast’s largest and oldest event supporting homeless pets in need.
Jay Cashmere, who is an anchor and reporter for WPTV and Fox 29, has been named
the honorary chairman and will also emcee the event. Guests can dance to the sounds of
Memory Lane and enjoy both silent and live auctions. Some of the featured live auction
items include two Lyric Theater “Golden Pass Tickets,” which guarantee seats for every
Lyric Theater performance in the 2015/16 season; a one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted gold and
diamond pendant specially designed by David Crandall with Eric Michaels Fine Jewelry;
and a destination trip for two, including airfare to a quaint country cottage located outside
of London, England. Hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and dinner also will be served. The cost to
attend is $275 per person and tables for eight or 10 guests may be reserved.
Volunteers Allola McGraw and Beverly Mauermann are co-chairing the event. The
remaining committee volunteers are: Vicki Brown, Bob and Maryellen Castellano, Dixie
Church, Dana Coates, Ann Corwell, Lori DesRuisseaux, Carol Dippy, Cindy Greenspan,
Susan Halliburton, Sandy Jevaney, Marilyn Morris, Alexandra Owen, Carol Plato, Drue
Pollack, Carol Silcox, Kathy Skrzypczak, Karen Spriggs, Karen Viener and Kay Ziegler.
Sponsorship packages are still available, silent auction gifts are welcome and the Humane
Society is accepting 60th anniversary gifts in support of this major event. All gala sponsors,
committee members and generous HSTC donors will be invited to this year’s Paws & Claws
adoption programs, dynamic humane education services, and partnerships with like-minded
organizations. The HSTC does not euthanize to make space at its shelter, there are no time
limits on how long animals stay in its care, and no animal is turned away for any reason
because the HSTC believes that is the humane thing to do. For more information, visit http://
www.hstc1.org or call (772) 223-8822.
First row: Beverly Mauermann, Kay Ziegler, Bob Castellano, Maryellen Castellano, Ann
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Event Co-chairs Beverly Mauermann and Allola McGraw
Sponsor Party, which will be held at Sailfish Splash Waterpark, Thursday, Feb. 19, from
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Attendees will be served light bites and refreshments as they watch live
demonstrations of synchronized swimming and high board diving.
The HSTC would like to thank its top sponsors: 20-Carat Diamond Sponsors – Vicki
Brown and Ed Botwinick, The Savastano Family Foundation; 10-Carat Diamond Sponsor
– Carl’s Buick; 5-Carat Diamond Sponsor – Betty Lahti; 4-Carat Diamond Sponsor –
Wilmington Trust N.A.; 2-Carat Diamond Sponsors – Apex Pavers & Pools, Four Rivers
Property Owners Assoc., and Saelzer-Atlas Group of Raymond James; 1-Carat Diamond
Sponsors – Robin and Walter Bell, Charles and Barbara Birdsey, Bob and Maryellen
Castellano, Kathy and Gerry DeMont, Lori and Robert DesRuisseaux, Carol and Walter
Dippy, Fenton, Lang, Bruner & Assoc., Jack Frenaye, Northern Trust, Charles Schwab and
Joyce Williams.
Annual sponsors of the event are: Seacoast National Bank, Rick Carroll Insurance,
Eventmakers, Bill and Audrey Crandall, John and Sara Hazelton, William and Pat
Lichtenberger, and John and Linda Loewenberg.
For more information, contact Community Events Manager Courtney Zanetti at (772)
600-3211 or via e-mail, [email protected].
Since 1955, the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast, located at 4100 S.W. Leighton
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animals. The HSTC provides the Treasure Coast’s most progressive spay-neuter and
By Karen Lennon
It’s February and that means Valentine’s Day is just around
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for those of you that would rather spend a romantic evening
at home.
The recipe uses both extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) and
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or herbs de Provence. If you want to be really daring pair
the EVOO with an aged dark balsamic vinegar like mission
fig or dark cherry.
I typically serve this tenderloin with pan gravy. You can
simply utilize the juices from the pan your tenderloin roasted
in as your base and by adding a few ingredients create a wonderful, creamy sauce for your
tenderloin. The combination of the marinated tenderloin,
prosciutto and wine reduced pan gravy makes this a food
explosion for the palate.
I wish you all a happy Valentine’s Day and be bold with
the flavors. Release your inner chef and be creative. Your
significant other will hopefully appreciate the effort!
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Honor Run from page 1
In addition to the
cannon, runners passed by
several authentic WWII
military vehicles, courtesy
of the Road to Victory
Military Museum in Stuart.
Overhead, the B-17 Flying
Fortress, B-24 Liberator
and P-51 Mustang flew tours
as part of the first stop of
the Collings Foundation’s
Wings of Freedom Tour.
All three aircraft were in
town the entire weekend Todd Tucker and Elisabeth
offering flights and tours to Glynn
the general public.
After the race, over 350 people flocked to Fair Wind Air
Charter for the party, in which the Collings Foundation’s
P-51 Mustang, affectionately referred to as “Betty Jane,”
was featured prominently for guests to enjoy.
“We were really excited when we learned the Collings
Foundation would be visiting Stuart,” said Don McGlynn,
Stuart Air Show board president. “We knew that their
amazing aircraft would bring a lot of excitement to what we
were planning.”
In addition to having the chance to see this amazing aircraft
in person, trophies and awards for the top race scores were
distributed, dinner was served and the swing dancing began.
“The focus of our mission is to honor the brave men and
women of WWII,” said Todd Tucker, chairman of Southeast
Florida Honor Flight. “This event gave us an opportunity to
increase awareness of what it is we do and the tremendous
impact we have on those who served this great country.”
www.stuartairshow.com or www.honorflightsefl.org.
About The Stuart Air Show
Stuart Air Show Inc. is a nonprofit organization that
promotes a safe, family community event while providing
financial support to multiple charities and community
organizations including the Road to Victory Military Museum,
the Martin County Community Foundation, Special Olympics,
ARC of Martin County, and many other well-deserving
community charities. This year’s 25th Anniversary Stuart Air
Show had record-breaking attendance at 50,000 people.
www.stuartairshow.com
www.facebook.com/stuartairshow
@stuartairshow
#stuartairshow
About Southeast Florida Honor Flight
Honor Flight is a nonprofit organization created solely
to honor America’s veterans for all their sacrifices. Our
heroes are flown to Washington, D.C. to visit and reflect at
their memorials. Funds are raised to guarantee that every
WWII veteran fly absolutely free. Support from the community
can turn the dream of visiting their memorial into a reality
for these heroes. Southeast Florida Honor Flight is a 100
percent volunteer organization and is one of the many “hubs”
dedicated to honoring WWII veterans by flying them to
Washington, D.C. to visit their memorial. Formed in 2008,
our hub has grown to include the following counties: Indian
River, St. Lucie, Martin, Okeechobee and Palm Beach.
www.honorflightsefl.org
https://www.facebook.com/honorflight
About Collings Foundation
The Collings Foundation is a nonprofit, educational
foundation 501(c)(3), founded in 1979. The purpose of the
foundation is to organize and support “living history” events
that enable Americans to learn more about their heritage
through direct participation. The “Wings of Freedom Tour”
of WWII aircraft showcases two fully restored bomber
aircraft: a B-24 Liberator and B-17 Flying Fortress. The
newest addition to the Wings of Freedom Tour is a WWII
P-51C Mustang dual-control fighter aircraft.
www.collingsfoundation.org
For more information about Honor Run on the Runway
and the Dinner with “Betty Jane” after party or to schedule
an interview, please contact Elisabeth Glynn at (772) 7814882, Ext. 402 or at: [email protected].
Angelica Jones of Jensen Beach, Mark Swart of Jensen
Beach and Debra Daley of Jensen Beach.
Olivia Kirchman, Ronald Kirchman and Leslie Warren.
Business News
Equine Rescue & Adoption
Foundation Announces New
Board Of Directors
The Equine Rescue &
Adoption Foundation (ERAF)
has elected a new president,
Denise LeClair-Robbins of
Jupiter. Denise has served on
the board and been a volunteer
and supporter since 2006.
Denise was instrumental in
the acquisition of the new
property on SR 714 in Palm
City and has supported many
fundraising events. She is also
the owner of one of ERAF’s Denise LeClair-Robbins
rescue horses. Denise is the
owner of Unique Art Gallery in Jupiter.
Marcia Sharpe has recently joined the board of directors.
She brings extensive horse experience to ERAF as well as
philanthropic experience. Marcia is an advocate of natural
horsemanship and has prior experience with equine rescue
in North Carolina.
Mary Morris, Esq. has been appointed to the board of
directors and will serve as secretary and as the chief legal
counsel. Mary has practiced in the area of commercial litigation
for 24 years. She maintains a small farm that is home to dozens
of rescued animals, including a horse adopted from ERAF.
Elaine Hines joined the board of directors in 2013 and
now serves as the vice president of the board. She has been
volunteering with ERAF since 2011 and is the owner of a
medical billing company.
Marilynn Vannucci, treasurer, joined the board in 2012
although she began volunteering in 2010. She has extensive
business experience, has served on numerous boards and is
an experienced horse owner.
ERAF’s mission is to rescue and rehabilitate horses and
place them through adoption and they are dependent on
donations to pay for all of the expenses of caring for the
dozen horses in their care. For more information about ERAF
and their upcoming fundraiser, The Mane Event, on Feb. 28,
please visit their Web site at: www.eraf.org or phone (772)
220-0150.
Ready ... set ... Mutt Derby!
For a $10 donation,
pre-register your dog
to race in the
Mutt Derby
on
Sat., March 28,
at
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See all of the details
there.
Congressman Patrick Murphy fires the starting “gun.”
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Senior Matters
Benefits Of Private Duty In
The Hospital/Rehab Facility
By Jan Robson
Many elderly individuals
think of hospitalization as
a one-way trip. In other
words, they fight going to
the hospital for fear of dying
there. If you, or a loved one,
are faced with inevitable
hospitalization, perhaps you
should plan on having someone stay with the patient at the
hospital. It is easier to face a fearful situation when it is not
done alone.
An excellent consolation is to have a bedside companion
at the hospital/rehab facility. Private duty help, either an aide
or a nurse, can provide emotional support to the patient while
staying close by. The private duty attendant can give one-onone attention that is not always available from the facility’s
staff. The bedside aide/nurse can provide continuous
companionship for the patient and round-the-clock coverage,
if necessary. This is a big benefit because some hospitals limit
visitation. Private duty assistants are allowed to stay with the
patient at all times, without “visiting hours” restrictions. A
good plan that gives peace of mind to both the patient and
the family is to schedule the private duty help overnight and,
of course, if the family is unable to cover the daytime hours,
the private duty person can cover that as well.
Another benefit of having the help at the facility is that
those same caregivers can follow the patient home and
continue care there. This eases a patient’s fear of how he or
she will cope with their convalescence at home. The caregiver
can help pack up and transport the patient home. This is most
helpful if the family members of the patient are not in town.
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The first few weeks back home are usually very busy so the
extra help is very important. Some of the things the caregiver
can do is: assist with activities of daily living with personal
care, pick up medications and pharmacy supplies, make meals
and help with shopping, set up the patient’s room for comfort
and recovery, help schedule follow-up doctor’s appointments
and accompany them to the appointments, to name a few.
Unfortunately none of us like to think that we or our
loved ones will ever be in a position to need assistance
with activities of daily living in their homes or in a hospital
or rehab facility, but fortunately there are the options
mentioned above that are available for these circumstances.
One more thing I would like to mention, since tax time is
around the corner, when services are used from a licensed
nurse registry, the expenditures may be tax deductible. The
IRS does recognize these services as legitimate medical
expenses. However, one cannot earn this tax deduction unless
caregivers used are from a licensed provider.
Jan Robson is the owner of Champion Home Health
Care, a nurse registry, covering Martin and North Palm
Beach counties. For assistance and advice, please feel free
to call her office at: (772) 287-5432 or peruse Champion’s
Web site at: http://www.championhomestuart.com/. She, or
another one of her friendly staff members, will be happy to
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Real Estate
Treasure Coast Real Estate
Update
By Jim Weix
Although Treasure Coast
home prices are expected to
remain stable in 2015, the
sale of existing homes should
be strong. That is thanks to
several new developments.
First is the return of
homebuyers that previously
lost their homes due to
either foreclosure or a short
sale. Known as “boomerang
buyers,” these people have recovered financially and want to
be homeowners again. Although their credit rating suffered
from these events, many have repaired their credit enough
to qualify for a loan again.
The other development is a cut in the rate for mortgage
insurance on FHA loans for first-time homebuyers. This
reduction is expected to help make mortgages more
affordable, which means more people will qualify.
FHA loans are often used by homebuyers with lower
credit scores and less money to put down. People with a
credit score as low as 580 can now get a loan with as little
as 3.5 percent down.
Since a first-time homebuyer is defined as anyone
who hasn’t owned a home in three years, many previous
homeowners will now qualify as a first-time buyer. This
means that the huge number of people that lost their homes
may now qualify for a mortgage.
The first six months of 2015 may also be strong for another
reason: the threat of higher interest rates on mortgages. We
have enjoyed record low mortgage rates for several years,
but most experts are predicting that these rates will begin to
rise during the second half of the year.
Given these developments, both buyers and sellers should
take action now. The saying “You snooze; you lose” seems
appropriate.
On another subject, I’ve changed the name of my
company from The Real Estate Company-Treasure Coast
Inc. to simply The Real Estate Company Inc.
When I started the company in 2003, I never dreamed that
we would grow as large as we have. I was quite content with
eight or nine agents and marketing primarily the Treasure
Coast.
That was not to be however. I now have about 30 full-time
agents and we currently market properties and have agents
as far south as Miami and in Indian River and Okeechobee
counties. Our growth just sort of happened. For that, I thank
you all.
Jim Weix is the owner/broker of The Real Estate Company
Inc., located at 734 Colorado Ave., Stuart. He is also a
director of the state Florida Realtor Association. You can
contact him at (772) 288-1900 or e-mail him at jimweix@
jimweix.com.
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