Page 10 - Staurt Exposure - November '19

Page 10, Stuart Exposure

LibrarY FounDation

Ready, Set, Go – Success! The Mariner Sands Charity Week
grant to The Library Foundation of
Last year, a generous $25,000 grant raised during Martin County underwrites the cost for
Mariner Sands Charity Week funded a pilot literacy the August to May twice weekly program
program for families from the Golden Gate area of Stuart. housed at the Golden Gate Center for
In recognition of the program’s resounding success, the Enrichment. The goal is to provide 3- and
grant was renewed and Ready, Set, Go! is being offered 4-year-old children with preliteracy skills
again this year. in preparation for kindergarten.
Last year’s Ready, Set, Go! students
were given pre- and post-program
In Your Community from page 9 assessments using kindergarten readiness
standards as well as social, emotional and
Treasure Coast Wildlife personal growth benchmarks. The post-
Center program assessment results revealed an
impressive 103 percent growth rate.
“The extraordinary results we saw with Left to right: Mariner Sands residents Cheryl Greene, Robert Kung, Patricia
Announcing The the preschoolers in last year’s Ready, Set Ditmars, Jack Flanagan (Mariner Sands Charity Week chair), and Sandy Chapin
Passing Of Dan Go! program are especially encouraging. present the $25,000 Mariner Sands Charity Week renewal grant to Michael
Martinelli... Historically, only half of Martin County Kenny, chief executive officer of The Library Foundation of Martin County.
It is with great sadness children enter kindergarten prepared to
that we share with you the learn,” said Stacy Ranieri, president of The Library Foundation to enrich library services and facilities not met by public
news that Dan Martinelli of Martin County. “The goal is for students to be reading on funding and to endow the library system for future
passed away recently after grade level by third grade, but it can be an impossible task for generations. In addition to the Kiplinger Literary Award
a long battle with cancer. teachers to catch children up if they enter kindergarten and are Luncheon, the foundation hosts the annual A Literary
Dan was the beloved not equipped with the skills they need to learn.” Affair dinner in March in conjunction with the Book
leader of our Treasure The program allowed parents and siblings to participate Mania! Festival. For more information, visit http://www.
Coast Wildlife Center for in the lessons as well. Family activity bags extend the libraryfoundationmc.org.
more than 25 years. We lessons at home and a set of age-appropriate books are sent About Mariner Sands Charity Week
at the Wildlife Center are so grateful to have had the home for the family to keep. Charity Week is a volunteer organization made up of
privilege of working with him and benefiting from his “The Ready, Set, Go! program has proven, measurable Mariner Sands Country Club members. It is the Treasure
vast knowledge and deep passion for wild animals and results. Mariner Sands Charity Week is thrilled to continue Coast’s largest residential community contributor to basic
the natural environment. Those of us who knew and loved its support,” said Jack Flanagan, chair of Mariner Sands needs charities in Martin County. Since 2012, Charity
him will miss him dearly. Charity Week. Week has funded over $2 million for local nonprofits,
Dan was the face and voice of the wild creatures About The Library Foundation Of Martin County focusing on providing food, clothing, shelter and education
we care for and his spirit will live on through them and Founded in 1992, the mission of The Library Foundation to those in need. For more information, visit http://www.
through all of us. The best way to honor him is to carry of Martin County Inc. is to acquire and administer funds marinersandscharityweek.org.
on and continue the work we do here every day to help
sick, injured and orphaned wildlife.
We are planning a celebration of Dan’s life and will Decanting Wine … Just
reach out again soon with more details. Until then, we
encourage you to share your memories, thoughts and photos
of Dan with us by sharing on our Facebook page https:// For Special Occasions?
www.facebook.com/TreasureCoastWildlifeCenter/.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to
the Treasure Coast Wildlife Center and are greatly By Laura Berrio, To begin, decant your bottle of
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