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Screaming Reels And Family Fun! ARC Of Martin County
Invites Anglers To Seventh Annual KDW Fishing Tournament
Anglers of all ages are invited to fish the ARC of Martin Fishing for only $100 per angler that includes rod, reel, bait,
County Seventh Annual ARC KDW Offshore Fishing tackle and one dinner ticket for the awards ceremony.
Tournament on Saturday, June 19 in Port Salerno, Fla. This Team entry fees are $200 if registered by June 4, or
will be a perfect celebration for Father’s Day weekend $250 after that date, which includes a bucket full of goodies
while benefiting children and adults with intellectual and per team and four tickets to a gourmet barbeque dinner at
developmental disabilities. Saturday evening’s awards ceremony. Additional anglers can
Fresh air, the outdoors, fishing, and fun are the main join in the fun for $50 each and family/friends are welcome to
ingredients this year as you join the ARC of Martin County purchase additional awards dinner tickets for only $25 each.
in celebration of their Seventh Annual ARC KDW Fishing $7,500 in total cash prizes for first, second and third will be
Tournament in support of over 400 children and adults with awarded to the teams with the heaviest of each species, as
intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) across the well as a cash prize for top junior angler, and top lady angler.
Treasure Coast. In addition to kingfish, dolphin and wahoo, Well supported by many area businesses, even
newly added categories of grouper and snapper ensure nonparticipants are encouraged to check out the silent auction
diversity for anglers of all types! A captain’s meeting on and raffle opportunities. Online bidding makes it easy to shop “Without the support from our many partners, such as
Friday evening, June 18, will kick off the one-day tournament from the comfort of home! Publix Super Markets, PepsiCo-Frito Lay, Boars Head, U.S.
on Saturday, June 19, with all activities based out of Pirate’s The ARC of Martin County, (Advocates for the Rights Sugar, H.E. Hill Foundation, and many other area businesses,
Cove Resort & Marina, in Port Salerno, Fla. of the Challenged) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization we would not be able to provide many of the supports that we
Make it a vacation and stay awhile! In addition to being a dedicated to empowering children and adults with I/DD through currently do that empower individuals with I/DD challenges
proud sponsor of this year’s tournament, Pirate’s Cove Resort residential, vocational, educational, behavioral, and other to achieve their full potential,” Muniz said.
& Marina is offering a discounted room rate of only $79 per healthcare services. “Our goal,” said ARC President and CEO For more information contact Tish Gelineau at the ARC
night to registered participants if booked between May 1 Keith Muniz, “is to provide support, assistance and training that of Martin County, 2001 S. Kanner Highway, Stuart, Fla., at
and June 1 (taxes/fees not included). No boat? No problem! will enhance the abilities for children and adults with disabilities (772) 283-2525 or tgelineau@arcmc.org or visit www.arcmc.
Limited fishing spots will be available on Safari 1 Deep Sea to thrive each day and achieve their fullest potential.” org/events.
Jupiter High School Graduate Accepts Appointment To USAFA
This past month Alexander Sturmthal realized a the Mitchell Award with at Jupiter Farms Elementary, Duncan Middle School
lifelong dream when he received an appointment to the the Civil Air Patrol. On and Jupiter High School. He also said Jupiter Tequesta
United States Air Force Academy (USAFA). As only top of that he was on Athletic Association (JTAA) got him the jump he needed
about 1,200 candidates are selected from the entire the varsity swim team in sports and credited his coaches there with much
country, the competition is obviously fierce. The Air at Jupiter High School support.
Force Academy is ranked as a top 10 school in the country. and the captain of the “This is a great town, I was fortunate to be born and
The process required a Congressional nomination, of water polo team. raised here.”
which he received two, one from Congressman Brian When asked what As for future plans, he hopes to fly jet fighters, enter
Mast and one from Senator Rick Scott where he competed contributed to his the space program and eventually be a leader at Space
against students from the entire state of Florida. success besides his Command.
The young Mr. Sturmthal, in addition to excelling with own efforts he was
high ACT and SATs, had a 4.0 with a very heavy AP course quick to point out the
load. He also was selected to Boy’s State and achieved great teachers he had
Pet Matters
by Pat Deshong, President of Furry Friends Featured Adoptables
Adoption, Clinic & Ranch, June 2021
Luna
“For the Love of Animals” Lovely Luna is a 3 year old
features real stories happening tabby cat in need of a loving
at Furry Friends in Jupiter. We home. She is a gentle cat who
are The Humane Society of is shy at first but will warm
Greater Jupiter/Tequesta and the up to you with just a little bit
only no-kill shelter open to the of love and patience. She is
public in northern Palm Beach mostly white with big beautiful
County. We’ve been rescuing, yellow eyes full of love and the
rehabilitating, and re-homing floofiest gray tail you’ve ever
the homeless animals in our seen! Luna is the loving, soft, fluffy companion missing from your
community for more than 30 home. Please submit an application to come in and meet Luna,
years. Our not for profit 501c3 she is located at our Ranch in Palm City.
organization consists of our
Jupiter based Adoption Center, Charlie
Veterinary Clinic (open to the
public), Thrift Boutique, and Charlie is a 5 year old
Palm City Ranch. Shepherd/Belgian Malinois
mix who is seeking an adult
I am honored and proud to be the President of an organization only home for his retirement
years. No children please.
that touches the lives of people and animals every single day.
As an essential business, we never closed our doors during the His ideal home would be with
challenges we all faced during the pandemic. Our staff remained someone who has prior breed
on the front lines with our clinic doors open to serve our clients experience and understands
in need of care for their sick animals. Our shelter never wavered how smart Charlie is. Charlie
from providing a safe harbor for the abandoned and abused. has hip dysplasia. He can
We simply can not accomplish our life saving mission without enjoy walks and anything
your support. Every dollar enables us to make miracles happen that is not high impact or too
for the many animals in desperate need. Please consider monthly rigorous, like swimming (good thing we live in Florida)! Charlie
giving - a donation of just $.83/day which would feed a dog or cat is an amazing dog and will make a great companion.
in our care for an entire month! We need your continued support
now more than ever. Here are a few figures to demonstrate just
how far your donation can go:
● Your donation of $20 can provide flea/tick & heartworm
prevention for a shelter dog or cat for one month.
● Your donation of $40 can provide food for 10 shelter dogs for
about a week.
● Your donation of $60 can provide medical exams for a shelter
dog and cat.
● Your donation of $100 can provide rescue for animals in an
emergency.
May 29, 2021 will mark our 40th anniversary as the Humane
Society of Greater Jupiter/Tequesta, Inc. We share this milestone
with you as we have accomplished this together.
Please reach out to me directly if you would like to tour our
facility or if you have any questions. My door is always open and
I can be reached at (561) 935-1678.
Blessings to you for your support and faith in us… all for the
LOVE of animals!
Patricia Deshong, President Paid Advertisement