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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
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