Page 11 - Stuart Exposure - October '20

Stuart Exposure, Page 11

Stuart Chamber Happenings from page 10

Special thanks to Stuart/Martin County Chamber Trustee and Director Candace Lopes, Rising early on Aug. 18, 30 Stuart/Martin County Chamber members were treated via Zoom
owner of Skin Serenity Spa, for sponsoring the Chamber’s Sept. 9 Business @ Breakfast held to an informative presentation by Deputy County Administrator Don Donaldson, who gave
at Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort & Marina. Candace generously donated her an overview and update on the Roosevelt Bridge. Other transportation issues discussed
speaking time to Kerry Caruso and Colleen Schramm of Tootsies Shoes, Pedicures & More, were S.R. 714 and Veterans Memorial Bridge. The Virtual Breakfasts have been an effective
to promote their new ownership of the downtown boutique. Representing Skin Serenity Spa, method of networking during this time of social distancing.
shown with Chamber President/CEO Joe Catrambone, were (from left) Sabrina Lamparter,
Mary Weeks, Candace Lopes, Amy Lahti, Alexis Hayden and Ava Clarke.

Stuart/Martin County Chamber members were delighted to
network at the September Business After Hours hosted and
sponsored by Carrabba’s Italian Grill. Chamber Chairman
Kelly Bond-Pelletier, Just Gold Jewelers, celebrated her last
Martin County Sheriff Will Snyder was the featured speaker official event as chairman as she and Chamber President/CEO
at the Stuart/Martin County Chamber’s September Business Joe Catrambone thanked Carrabba’s General Manager Brian
@ Breakfast sponsored by Skin Serenity Spa at Hutchinson The gang’s all here! New Chamber member Blueline 360 Torello for the expansive and delicious spread he provided.
Island Marriott Beach Resort & Marina. Shown with Sheriff was well represented at the September Business After Hours Torello and his staff were also recognized for all of the effort they
Snyder are (from left) Major John Budensiek and Chamber at Carrabba’s. Shown (from left) are Paul Murray, Gregg have put into helping Martin County residents and organizations
President/CEO Joe Catrambone. Hendricks, James Billig and Robert Prince. get through the pandemic.
Pet Matters

by Pat Deshong, President of Furry Friends Indie through Furry Friends Adoption, Clinic & Ranch.
Adoption, Clinic & Ranch, October 2020 “Indie has already made a difference in my mental health
and family life. He is able to influence my behaviors in
“For the Love of Animals” a positive way and shower me with happiness. Spending
features real stories happening time with him allows me to forget the stress, anxiety, and
at Furry Friends in Jupiter. We worries that usually surround my mind. Indie is able to
are The Humane Society of make an impact on my everyday life by lessening the trauma
Greater Jupiter/Tequesta and the associated with triggering events. His calm behaviors help
only no-kill shelter open to the me better cope with fear, depression, and anxiety. Whenever
public in northern Palm Beach we go out, Indie provides a physical barrier between me and
County. We’ve been rescuing, the public. He also applies stress reducing pressure on my
rehabilitating, and re-homing legs as a social bridge from the crowd. Because of Indie, Meet Piper, a Murphy Cat! Her Elizabeth is a 5 1/2 year old
adoption fee is sponsored by A mixed breed girl who was adopted
the homeless animals in our I am comfortable to leave home for grocery shopping or Place to Heal Counseling and she from Furry Friends 2 years ago
community for more than 30 years. Our not for profit for other daily tasks. Indie offers me love, comfort, and will go home with all the goodies but unfortunately came back to us
501c3 organization consists of our Jupiter based adoption companionship and protects me from others, especially she needs to help her settle in. Piper, because her owner could no longer
center, veterinary clinic (open to the public), thrift store, when we are in a crowd. I feel like I am starting to live my at 3 years old, is full of character care for her. She is very sweet,
and an absolute beauty. She enjoys although confused as to why she is no
and Palm City Ranch. life again with the help of Indie because I used to feel scared spending her time laying in the longer in her home and now in a noisy
and not have good days.” window and watching birds. She kennel. She is located in our Jupiter
After proudly serving his country for 10 years, Shruestha gets along with other animals, but location. Give us a call... we need
recently retired from the Army and now lives with his wife tends to keep to herself. She loves to to get this wonderful girl a home!!!
and three children. “I am still trying to adjust to a civilian be pet and can’t get enough of it. She
life, especially with PTSD symptoms; however, my days can be seen at our Jupiter location.
seem to be getting better with Indie by my side.”
When considering adding a furry family member to Ways to donate (tax ID #59-2111273):
your family, please visit our Palm City Ranch at 4841 SW 1. Mail a check made payable to Furry Friends to 100 Capital
Zarrella Street or our new Jupiter Adoption Center at 100 Street, Jupiter, FL 33458.
Capital Street in the Jupiter Commerce Park. PLEASE 2. Visit www.furryfriendsadoption.org
Chief Warrant Officer Sudhir Shrestha was born in Nepal. CALL 561-747-5311 PRIOR TO VISITING EITHER 3. Call us with your credit card information at 561.747.5311
At age 13, he made the journey to the United States alone LOCATION DUE TO COVID19. ext. 3
to live with an uncle in hopes of a better way of life. After Blessings to you for your support and faith in us… all “Your donation creates the possibilities to make miracles
putting himself through college, he got a job with a Fortune for the LOVE of animals! happen for our Furry Friends”
500 company which afforded him the lifestyle he had always
dreamed of - a beautiful family, home, cars and a boat. He
felt overwhelming gratitude to the United States for the life Patricia Deshong, President
he had and felt the need to give back. In 2010, at the age
of 39, Sudhir left his successful career and enlisted in the
Army, “I felt very fortunate after coming to this country
with nothing, as I was able to get an education and lead a
successful life. As such, I resigned from my professional
career to serve this magnificent country with honor and
dignity.”
In 2013, he deployed to Afghanistan and was exposed to
serious injuries, deaths, and violence that affected his mental
health. Having gone through severe mental trauma, he was
fortunate to participate at a retreat organized by Renewal
Coalition. During that retreat, he was introduced to the idea
of receiving a service dog to help with his post-traumatic
stress disorder (PTSD). Months later, he was introduced to Paid Advertisement