Page 2 - Palm City Bulletin - July '19

Page 2, Palm City Spotlight

Martin County Healthy Start from page 1 with an overview of the state Cynthia Roderick, care coordination associate, has worked
of maternal and child health in with Healthy Start for 15 years and has contributed greatly to
A breastfeeding committee Martin County. She explained the community’s positive image of the organization.
has been formed to address the the Cleveland Clinic Martin For more information about the Martin County Healthy
disparity between black and Health’s latest initiatives to Start Coalition, please visit www.mchealthystart.org.
white moms’ breastfeeding improve maternity services
initiation rates. As a result, a in the hospital and in the
new campaign will be rolled community.
out into pediatrician offices Three awards were given
and early childcare centers to recognize a volunteer and
this summer. two staff for exemplary service to Healthy Start. Dr. Teena
The Nurse Family White was recognized for 15 years of Coalition and board
Partnership has also achieved success in its first year. The service including a nine-year tenure on the board. She is an
program provides low income, first-time moms with a highly associate professor of nursing at IRSC and holds a doctorate
trained nurse to help them navigate their prenatal care and their in nursing and a certificate in public health.
child’s early development. There are currently nine mothers Natalie Peraza, community health educator, was recognized
enrolled in the program and the first baby was recently born. in absentia for 10 years of employment. Her success reaching
Jack Levine, a consultant to the Florida Association of out to teenage mothers is just one of her many contributions.
Healthy Start Coalitions, was a guest speaker. Jack’s career
included a 25-year tenure of president of Voices for Florida’s
children, a statewide advocacy network. He founded the Seventh Annual Treasure Coast from page 1 Pirates Cove Resort and Marina, Stuart, Fla., will host the
4Generations Institute to unite voices for positive public Captains’ meeting (Aug. 16, at 6 p.m.), weigh-in (Aug. 17, on
policies serving every age and stage in life. provides immediate emergency financial support to these much the dock from 12 to 3 p.m.) and the awards party (Aug. 17,
Valerie Bell, incoming president, followed Jack’s comments deserving veterans. More than 85 percent of all funds donated at 5 p.m.). Pirates Cove, TCBB’s new home for this year, is
to WVRF goes directly toward veteran assistance, earning perfect for this tournament. It has old Florida charm and great
them GuideStar’s platinum level recognition for performance atmosphere, in a gorgeous and spacious contemporary setting.
and serving Florida’s veterans. WVRF assists in getting their This is Pirates Cove’s first year hosting the tournament
lives back on track by helping with job training, housing, and its ownership and staff are very much looking forward to
transportation, past-due bills, child needs and other forms of being involved in this worthwhile event. Capt. Billy Black and
assistance, too numerous to list. The WVRF mission is to save Karen Hermanspan are once again organizing volunteer boat
lives and keep these families together. Please remember, we captains who will host veteran anglers, many of whom have
enjoy the many blessings of freedom, which are not “free,” never fished in a tournament before.
secured for us by these heroic veterans’ and their families’ Ariel Seafood has graciously supported this event for six
many sacrifices; home of the free because of the brave. years and will once again donate all proceeds obtained from
As Mike Durkee, executive director of WVRF has said, the sale of all unwanted bonito, collected on the day of the
“The veterans’ stories are why we do what we do … when event, to WVRF.
they return home after fighting for our freedom, a new journey A huge thank you to Paul Gonnella and Michael Politano,
begins, often fraught with hardships. We are grateful to the owners of Manatee Island Bar and Grill, Port Salerno and Fort
community for their incredible generosity and support of these Pierce, Fla., for their six years of tremendous support for this
heroes after all they’ve done for us.” The WVRF wishes to tournament and cause.
thank our community for its overwhelming support for this TCBB is a 501(c)(3) event. Contributions are tax deductible.
special veterans’ event. In addition to the funds raised, taking The EIN No. is: 46-2993288.
various veterans fishing means so much to them; especially Tournament Details
seeing the community come together to take part in such a Register before Aug. 16, and it’s only $125 for four anglers;
patriotic event. The WVRF is very grateful for all of the support $150 on and after Aug. 16. It is $25 for each additional angler.
shown to our veterans over the past six years. Junior anglers (under 12) fish for free and will be recognized
The Captains’ meeting on Friday, Aug. 16, will include for their catch. There is a $25 donation for dinner and festivities
dinner, tent events and entertainment by one of the most for non-anglers.
popular, talented and dance-friendly bands on the Treasure Prizes As Follows
Coast, Jupiter Trailer Trash. Gary Kohler, the leader of the First Prize $1,500
band, as well as all of its members, is honored to be able Second Prize $ 750
to support our veterans and this event. The awards party on Third Prize $ 250
Saturday night, Aug. 17, will include dinner, a silent auction There will also be two Calcuttas: one for the largest dolphin
and music by the Mikey B band. Mike Babick (“Mikey B”) and the other for the largest snapper, largest grouper, largest
is very passionate about supporting these veterans and their amberjack.
families. Visit the TCBB Facebook page and its website for more
Mikey B will also double as emcee, along with Mike information, to buy raffle tickets and to register: www.
Durkee, for the festivities. TreasureCoastBonitoBlast.com.

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