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Students Recognized For Good Character from page 1 This year, numerous nominations were received from schools United Way of Martin
and the community. Nominations of the students are based solely County’s CHARACTER
recipients were presented with on their character; those students whose lives and achievements COUNTS! program is focused
a plaque. demonstrate an enduring commitment to the Six Pillars of on building a community of
Presented by United Character: trustworthiness, responsibility, respect, fairness, good character. Although
Way of Martin County’s caring and citizenship. A panel of judges from the community highly identified with schools,
CHARACTER COUNTS! made the final selection based upon the students’ essays, their CHARACTER COUNTS! is
program and sponsored by community involvement, leadership qualities, how they have an initiative for people of all
Phyllis Kordick, the awards dealt with and overcome obstacles in their lives, and personal ages and walks of life and is
are presented annually to interviews with the high school finalists. embraced by government, law
middle school students and Middle School Award Recipients enforcement and businesses in
high school seniors in the • Bianca Morales-Soto, Indiantown Middle School Martin County. CHARACTER
Martin County School District. • Marissa Brodie, Murray Middle School COUNTS! encourages Bianca Morales-Soto
“It’s been a difficult year, • Lily Rice, Murray Middle School everyone to uphold the Six
especially where character • Lilian Dietrich, Murray Middle School Pillars of Character as they go on with their daily lives. For
is concerned, which is what • Noa Vignone, Stuart Middle School more information about CHARACTER COUNTS!, visit www.
makes it even more important Quincy Clark High School Recipients UnitedWayMartin.org.
to recognize the exceptional • Shelby E. Sexton, Jensen Beach High School About United Way Of Martin County
character demonstrated by our Joe Kordick Youth Character • Kaitlyn Berger, Clark Advanced Learning Center United Way of Martin County’s mission is to improve lives by
Award winners,” said CHARACTER COUNTS! Advisory • Quincy Clark, Clark Advanced Learning Center mobilizing the caring power of our community. Since 1972, the
Board Committee Chair Rob Tweeddale. • Emily Osborn, Clark Advanced Learning Center United Way has been working to create long-term social change
The Joe Kordick Youth Character Awards are named in honor • Raymond Martucci, South Fork High School and provide support to Martin County residents by investing
of the late Joe Kordick, founding chairman and the driving force • Luke Edwards, Martin County High School in programs that strive to: enhance healthy living, improve
of CHARACTER COUNTS! in Martin County. He believed that • Colin Fogarty, Martin County High School education and support financial stability.
character development starts at home, but also felt strongly that • Rose Kores, Martin County High School For more information about United Way of Martin County,
by bringing parents, teachers, community leaders, and businesses • Erika Van Vliet, Martin County High School visit www.UnitedWayMartin.org or call (772) 283-4800.
together, everyone could share the task of teaching young people
to be responsible and to live with integrity.

Nashville’s Wine

Country Will

Have You Singing Colin Fogarty Marissa Brodie Erika Van Vliet Raymond Martucci

By Laura Berrio,
Freelance Writer/
Blogger
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known for whiskey and
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its award-winning wines.
There are more than 50
wineries and 30 varieties
of grapes grown in
Tennessee. This budding
industry across Tennessee
is attracting tourists and supporting local farmers. This
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