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Residents protest ‘slime’ Members of the Treasure Coast Rowing Club in Palm City take their place in the top of the letter ‘D” in the words ‘Buy the Land!!’ during a rally at Stuart Beach Saturday, July 2. The rowers at the club have been greatly affected by the recent algae blooms that have invaded local coastlines (see more photos page 5).
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TREASURE COAST — Put a finger on an Orlando map at Sand Lake Road and South John Young Parkway. That’s pretty much where the blue-green algae problems on the Treasure Coast begin. More accurately, the about 100 miles and 135 years of development between south Orlando and Lake Okeechobee are where the problems begin. “It all begins in the 1880s with Hamilton Disston,” Marty Baum, executive director of Indian Riverkeeper, said. More about Disston in a moment. For now, that finger on the Orlando map will cover Shingle Creek. Most who know a lot about these sorts of things say that’s where the headwaters of the Everglades begin — way up in Orlando with Shingle Creek. Baum said if nature is taking its course, a drop of rainwater falling on Shingle Creek takes about three months to make it to Lake Okeechobee. Humans cut that down to less than a week by straightening the Kissimmee River with the canal systems. Drag the finger south on the map to Osceola County, then head a little east. That’s where Lake Tohopekaliga is. That’s where Shingle
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MARTIN COUNTY — Palm City’s Joe Sesta has a great job at the Sheriff’s Office, but he’s looking for another. He’s running for one of the constitutional offices: tax collector.
“I see an office that’s challenged and needs updates and I think I can bring them,” he said. Sesta is the fleet manager at the Sheriff’s Office. He also had a small business and organized the civilian union at the department. The 50-year-old is a Republican. The other two candidates are also Republican: incumbent Ruth “Ski” Pietrusze-
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TREASURE COAST — One could argue that the region, especially St. Lucie County, was finally free of the last grips of the Great Recession, in May. Just in time for what Martin County Commissioner Doug Smith called “our Deep Water Horizon.” Three words. Blue-green algae. According to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, the Port St. Lucie Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes St. Lucie and Martin counties, had 141,000 jobs in May, up 3,400 over the previous year. St. Lucie County had a 4.9 percent not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate, down from 5.1 percent in April and 6.2 percent the previous year. Florida’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.4 percent in May. The nation’s was 4.5 percent. St. Lucie County lags slightly behind the state in employment consistently, so things looked great. The state economic department released the May jobs report on June 17. But in May a Treasure Coast environmental and economic disaster was quietly floating on Lake Okeechobee. More on that later. With the economic picture look-
ing up, Nerissa Okiye’s job is to make people want to visit Martin County to spend their dollars. She’s the county’s Tourism & Marketing Manager. Blue-green algae is making her work hard these days. But hard as going to work today is with blue-green algae on one of her biggest marketing tools, she said tomorrow could be worse not just for her but for the Treasure Coast. “For me, it’s the peripheral effects that scare me,” she said. When the blue-green algae bloom that’s reached far enough to close area beaches to swimming has run its course, it’s not like everything goes back to normal in the Indian River Lagoon and on the Treasure Coast. For one, people plan travels months ahead. The widespread ecological disaster today is swaying folks from heading to the Treasure Coast in October, or January, or next summer. How many it’s swaying away, no one will know until probably almost two years from now. That’s bad for several reasons. A tourism drop will hamper business recovery after the blue-green algae is gone. “When you’re in an environmental crisis, one of the things that can speed recovery is tourism,” Okiye said. But potentially worse, Okiye said, is sport fishing decline for years to come. She said the Indian River Lagoon is critical to the ecosystem that makes the Treasure Coast famous for fishing. She said ma-
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was so sweet and easy to care for that we decided that we would buy more.” They now breed Nigerian goats. When one had a kid and she finished nursing, Allee learned to milk her in an unusual way. “Two of our 9 goats were born here,” Shirrell said. “Allee learned how to milk by watching YouTube and the goat is now producing two-three cups a day. We have made butter and we’re looking into YouTube about making cheese. It’s really quite simple to make.” The Shirrells are active in a home-schooling co-op where classes are held with other home-schoolers. Tresa Shirrell teaches classes and the family is also active in the Stuart Church of Christ. They’re pleased with how their plans have fallen into place. “It’s the lifestyle we want our children to grow up in,” Shirrell said. “My husband is from Michigan and he grew up with property. We wanted them to have that experience.” The Meals on Wheels program needs volunteers in the summer, when snowbirds are away, Children of all ages can accompany their parents and it is a good project for children and teens who need to meet community service requirements. For more information, contact the Meals on Wheels program at the Council of Aging of Martin County at (772) 223-7829 or email volunteer coordinator Mary Jones at mjones@kanecenter.org.
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Dr. Steven Blank/Pilot ~ Mitch Kloorfain chief photographer spiral. “A lot of people do come down for fishing, which we’re really concerned about,” Okiye said. She added, “I don’t know what we’re going to see with fishing going forward.” At an emergency meeting of the Martin County Commission on Tuesday, June 28, Mark Perry, executive director of the Florida Oceanographic Institute, said that locally the freshwater algae has never made it to the ocean to wash up on shores. “I have never seen it out on the beaches,” Perry said. That adds uncertainty for the local economy, Okiye said. “The blue-green algae is adding a whole new layer, being out in the ocean,” she said. “Nobody I’ve talked to has experienced that.”
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TUESDAY, JULY 12 National Simplicity Day Preschool FUNdamentals for 3to 5-year-olds at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The class uses manipulative toys to develop fine motor skills that promote literacy skills and kindergarten readiness. There’ll also be reading from the list of 101 wonderful books every child should hear before kindergarten. The library is at 2551 S.W. Matheson Ave., Palm City. For more, call Susan Hellenschmidt at (772) 288-2551. I Love a Mystery monthly book discussion group led by Harold Marr will be 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library. Each month a mystery writer is selected and discussed. The library is at 2551 Matheson Ave.,
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MARTIN COUNTY — What says summer more than an ice cream social? The Kane Center invites seniors to a Summer Social Bash July 15 from noon to 3 p.m. to beat the heat and have a ball. The social has a beach theme and will feature hot dogs, ice cream and popcorn in the Frances Langford Theatre and Auditorium at the Kane Center. There will be a steel drum music to sway to and a beach-themed backdrop for “selfies.” Trivia and hula contests will add to the fun and there will be a chance to win raffle prizes. The three-hour event comes with a very nice price. Tickets for members are $7 and for non-members, $8. The ticket includes refreshments, entertainment and a raffle ticket. It’s one of the best deals in town. Denise Belizar, the Kane Center’s marketing manager, and Lisa Bharath, membership and program coordinator, spoke about the event. “Last year we had the Kane Karnival,” Belizar said. “In the summer, there are less people in
town. We discovered people want to cool off and have fun. We had no idea what to expect, and we had 200 people.” Bharath said there would be a lot of different things happening. “We’ll have an ice cream station, hula and trivia contests and steel drummer Caribbean Man Smitty,” she said. “He’s going to play background music. It’s something to come in and socialize, beat the heat and have fun.” Belizar noted that while there are some structured activities, like the contests, it’s also a time to relax with friends. “Last year people enjoyed the ice cream and liked socializing and hanging out,” she said. In addition to the other competitions, there will be a beach ball drop. “There will be fish net hanging that is full of mini-beach balls,” Bharath said. “When they drop, if it has a number, we have donated gift baskets to win. We’ll also have a wall with a painted surfboard to go take ‘selfies’ in front of. We’ll supply the props. They can come in costume if they want. It would add to the fun.” Bharath said that they hope to make these summer parties an annual event, with a different theme every year. This year, she
Photo courtesy of the Kane Center Kane Club member Mike Chilton and event coordinator Krystal Andrew prepare to celebrate the 2015 Kane Center’s Kane Karnival. This year’s event, The Senior Summer Social Bash, will be held July 15. and Belizar are certain it will be a hit. “I think it’s to going to be a great time to socialize and eat great food,” Bharath said. The Council on Aging of Martin County at the Kane Center, 900 S.E. Salerno Road, Stuart, pres-
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MARTIN COUNTY — It may be summer, but the Arts Council of Martin County is open for business. In addition to an ongoing exhibit and a business workshop for artists, there is still time to submit works for the 26th annual All Florida Juried Arts Show and an alumni show for past high school exhibitors. “Even during the lull of summer, the Arts Council is alive with opportunities. For artists, we are offering some professional development workshops as well as calls to be a part of future exhibitions including the annual All Florida juried art show and a special one honoring alumni of the high school juried shows,” said Nancy Turrell, executive director of the Arts Council of Martin County. “Artful Color is a summer tradition of partnership between the council and all the art leagues of the county. I invite you to come see the show and support the local arts community and be part of the fun, summertime arts scene.” The Color Art show will be on exhibit through Aug. 12 at the Court House Cultural Center. The exhibit highlights the work of local artists and features their most imaginative and colorful creations. This year’s theme is “Artful Color” and will include scenes of wildlife, beaches and flowers and landscapes. The
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Palm City. The phone is (772) 2882551. Tuesday night car show from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Hundreds of car owners and spectators gather to show and see antique, classic and special-interest cars while enjoying music from the ‘50’s and ‘60’s. Cost is $3 to show a car,
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show is juried and submissions were received from members of the Palm City Art Association, the Arts Council of Martin County, Art Associates of Martin County, the Jensen Beach Art League, and the Hobe Sound Fine Arts League. Applications for the 26th annual All Florida Juried Arts Show may be submitted through July 29. Exhibition dates at the Court House Cultural Center are Sept. 23-Nov. 8. The show is open to any artist residing in Florida. Entrants can find the application on the Arts Council website, www.martinarts.org, and submitted via www.CallforEntry.org, a clearinghouse for submissions to arts show, fairs and festivals. Original works in all media that have been completed in the last 36 months and not previously exhibited at the Court House Cultural Center are eligible. There is a non-refundable fee of $30 that includes the submission of one image. Up to three images may be submitted with an additional fee of $5 for each one. Often the hardest part of being an artist in the visual or performing arts realm is learning to market oneself. On Aug. 5, the Arts Council will sponsor a workshop, “Writing Artists Statements, Bios and More.” The event, which runs from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., features Katie Deits. Deits is a certified fund-raising executive and former executive director of the Lighthouse Art Center Museum
and School of Art. The workshop costs $25 to non-members and $20 to members. The Arts Council is also putting out a Call to Artists for past high school students who have exhibited in the Marvin S. Cone Annual High School Juried Show over the past 30 years. There will be a juried show, featuring current art work by these past students in any area of commercial art. The goal is to showcase the artist’s
work as it is today, whether they are working artists or use art for relaxation and pleasure. Past students should contact Jennifer Hearn at (772) 2876676, ext. 2. The deadline is Aug. 31. The Arts Council of Martin County is located at the Court House Cultural Center, 80 E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart. For hours of operation, visit the website www.martinarts. org.
but spectator admission is free. The car show will be at the south end of Lowe’s parking lot located at 3620 SE Federal Hwy in Stuart (west side of U.S. 1, south of Indian Street and north of Pomeroy Street). For more, call Jim Serra at (772) 285-3320. Surviving the Active Shooter 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Stuart/
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‘In White City’ by Nancy Steinberg won 1st Place at the Opening Reception for the Artful Color exhibition at the Court House Cultural Center June 10. The exhibit, sponsored by the Arts Council of Martin County, runs through Aug. 12.
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THURSDAY, JULY 14 National Nude Day Meet the Candidates Breakfast 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Miles Grant Country Club, 5101 S.E. Miles Grant Road, Port Salerno. The breakfast is $12. Reserve by visiting www.hobesound.org. Danforth Creek Bridge Repair Project Open House will be 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Stuart/Martin Chamber of Commerce, 1650 S. Kanner Highway, Stuart. The Florida Department of Transportation plans to start a $1.8 million project in early 2017 to add slope protection and channel lining to prevent further erosion, repair the bridge slabs to prevent rotational movements, and repair the sidewalk on the south side of the bridge on Martin Downs Boulevard. The work will affect traffic between Mapp Road and Immanuel Drive. For more, call (772) 359-5118.
ABC Book Discussion Group will be 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library. The group will discuss “Thunderstruck” by Erik Lawson. Harold Marr is the facilitator. The library is at 2551 Matheson Ave., Palm City. For more call Katie McCabe at (772) 288-5400. Genealogy as a Hobby will be 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library. Researching your family history can be fun. The class will cover everything you need to get started, the benefits you’ll gain, and the tools and resources you can use. Presented in cooperation with the Martin County Genealogical Society and the Church of Latter Day Saints Family History Center. The library is at 2551 Matheson Ave., Palm City. For more, call the library at (772) 288-2551. Live music on the patio at Fresh Catch Seafood Grill, 1411 S.E. Indian Street, Stuart. Starts at 6 p.m. For more, call (772) 2866711, or visit www.freshcatchstuart.com. The Shape of Things: Hand Making a Surfboard will be at the Elliott Museum, 825 N.E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart, 6 to 8 p.m. Mike Karol of Stoke Surfboards will demonstrate the art of creat-
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FRIDAY, JULY 15 National Pet Fire Safety Day Magic workshop at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library 11 a.m. to noon. Professional magician James Chartier will teach some tricks of the trade. Attendees will learn how to make objects disappear, read minds and much more. Registration required. Ages 10 and older. The library is at 2551 Matheson Ave., Palm City. For more, call the library at (772)
288-2551. Photo Preservation 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library. Learn about the best practices for preserving your old photos, from scanning to file storage to organization. Registration required. The library is at 2551 S.W. Matheson Ave., Palm City. For more, call (772) 2882551. Summer Social Bash at the Charles & Rae Kane Center noon to 3 p.m. Spend a hot summer day chilling at the Kane Center. There’ll be hotdogs, popcorn, ice cream, music and a trivia contest. Elite and premier members, $7, all others $8. The center is at 900 S.E. Salerno Road, Stuart. For tickets, call (772) 223-7800, or visit www.kanecenter.org. The Senior Wii Bowling League will meet from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Peter & Julie Cummings Library, 2551 S.W. Matheson Ave, Palm City. Cummings’ number is (772) 288-2551. Live music on the patio at Fresh Catch Seafood Grill, 1411 S.E. Indian Street, Stuart. Starts at 6 p.m. For more, call (772) 2866711, or visit www.freshcatchstuart.com.
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Indian River State College congratulates three Vice Presidents recently appointed by its District Board of Trustees: Dr. Marta Cronin of Port St. Lucie, Vice President of Academic Affairs; Dr. Tina Hart of Jensen Beach, Vice President of Enrollment and Student Services; and Dr. Patricia Profeta of Vero Beach, Associate Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness. Dr. Cronin started at IRSC in 2001 as a Master Instructor of Education and progressed to full Professor and Department Chair. She transitioned into Administration in 2012 and has since served as Assistant Dean of the School of Education. Dr. Cronin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in French from the University of Miami, a Master of Education degree in Reading from Barry University, and a Doctor of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Sarasota. She is the successor to Dr. Anthony Iacono, who accepted a Presidency at the County College of Morris in New
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