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VOL. 22 NO. 10 www.seabreezepublications.com OCTOBER 2020

Historic Number Of Military Jets To Fill Skies

On Veterans Day Weekend At The Stuart Air Show

The Stuart Air Show is
back in 2020 to highlight
performances from more elite
military fighter jets than ever
before. This beloved regional
event was sidelined last year by
heavy flooding, which was preceded by the tragic pre-
show crash of Dr. Joseph Masessa. The Stuart Air Show
is returning to the skies Nov. 7 and 8.
This year, in addition to assembling rare aerial military
performers, we will be honoring the memory of air show
performer, Dr. Joseph Masessa, who passed away when
his plane crashed at Witham Field hours before the 2019 Team, spectators will enjoy the A-10 “Thunderbolt II” There will be three FMX shows each day: two on the
show was set to start. Demo Team, F-16 “Viper” Demo Team, F-22 “Raptor” crowd’s side of the air field and one on the tarmac. The
The show’s featured fighter jets are air combat aircraft Demo Team, and F-35 “Lightning II” Demo Team. three FMX performers will be Cody Elkins, TJ Tiffany,
that have not performed at the same event in the United Not all the excitement will be exclusively in the and Jerad LaRue. The “Race the Runway 5K” is back
States for the last eight years, making this year’s lineup air! Stuart Air Show patrons will get to experience an by popular demand, allowing runners the chance to race
truly something special. In addition to the U.S. Air Force incredible Freestyle Motocross (FMX) show, which will
Heritage Flight and USASOC Black Daggers Parachute include a motorcycle jumping over a moving aircraft. Stuart Air Show on page 3
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club Recognized

For Environmental Excellence

Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club is pleased to brought many benefits to their community over the past involved in numerous environmental projects, including
announce that Audubon International is recognizing them 20 years and will continue to do so long into the future.” conserving energy and reducing water use, utilizing
for 20 years of certification as an Audubon International To reach certification in the Audubon Cooperative integrated pest management techniques, naturalizing
Cooperative Sanctuary through its commitment to Sanctuary Program (ACSP) for golf courses, a course must areas, and managing resources in an environmentally
environmental stewardship and efforts to maintain a maintain a high degree of environmental quality in several responsible manner.
comprehensive environmental management program focused areas including: environmental planning, wildlife and Audubon International is an environmental organization
on wildlife and habitat management, water conservation, habitat management, outreach and education, chemical dedicated to educating, assisting, and inspiring millions
resource management, and outreach and education. use reduction and safety, water conservation, and water of people from all walks of life to protect and sustain the
“We’re very proud to count Harbour Ridge Yacht quality management. After designation, courses must go land, water, wildlife, and natural resources around them.
& Country Club among our members,” said Christine through a recertification process every three years. In addition to businesses, Audubon International also
Kane, CEO at Audubon International. “They made Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club is one of 868 provides programs for golf courses, schools, communities,
environmentally sustainable golf course management an courses in the world to be designated as a certified and new developments. For more information, contact
integral part of their operating principles long before it ACSP golf course. Through participation in the ACSP Audubon International at acsp@auduboninternational.org
became an accepted option. Their leadership has already for golf, Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club has been or visit their website at www.auduboninternational.org.
Mary’s Home Grateful For Inclusion In Baby Shower

By Jackie Holfelder
Mary’s Home is delighted to be one of the fortunate
honorees in The Treasure Coast’s Largest Baby Shower,
currently being presented by the Pathfinder Financial Group
of Thrivent Financial.
Mary’s Home, Elev8hope, Helping People Succeed, and
CareNet Pregnancy Services of The Treasure Coast are being
recognized by the principals of Pathfinder Financial for the
services they provide to expectant and current mothers in
the community. Between them, these agencies help mothers
celebrate the birth of their children with dignity and joy.
The goal of Mary’s Home is to provide all pregnant,
homeless women with support and guidance so they can
become self-sufficient and make good choices for themselves
and their children. Larry Southers donates Brianna Cruz with Brody, Rosie and Wesley making James Southers brings his donation
The mothers and mothers-to-be who will be assisted by diapers to the baby shower. donations to the baby shower. to the baby shower.

The Treasure Coast’s Largest Each year more and more of them depend on these nonprofits.
Baby Shower are facing a You can drop off your monetary donations now at the offices
variety of challenges. Many of Thrivent Financial in the Avonlea Commerce Center, 367
are homeless, others are victims N.E. Baker Road, Stuart 34994. Your donations can be accepted
of domestic violence, while between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.
some are pregnant teenagers For information about The Treasure Coast’s Largest Baby
feeling alone and abandoned. Shower, call Liz at (772) 408-0771.
They sometimes struggle with For more about Mary’s Home, visit maryshome.org.
depression and even suicide. Photos provided by Thrivent Financial