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President’s Message

One step closer to fall and and feel the way they do. You may likely still not agree views and opinions, even if we don’t agree with them. We
cooler weather (well cooler with them, but you at least will hopefully appreciate their must listen. The next time you make public comment at a
weather somewhere!). feelings. This remains true for your neighbors, for strangers Commission or Board meeting, the next time you go to post
Having thought we had and especially our local officials. If you find yourself on the a message on social media, or even the next time you debate
moved on from COvid other side of a discussion with someone, take a deep breath a neighbor, friend or stranger, slow down, think about the
concerns, or at least reduced and before posting something on social media, writing an words you are about to say and the actions to come. Think
those concerns, we are angry letter or providing public comment at a meeting, give of these words. CIVILITY. RESPECT. Embrace them. Too
now once again faced with that person a call, take the time to sit down with them (and many in our community, our state and in our country have
wearing masks when out yes have a cup of coffee or a beer with them) and just listen. lost sight of the basic principles. If you will not uphold and
and about and last month You will be amazed at the difference it will make. honor these words in your actions, why should others. Why
confronted with sending our children back to school, with I would love to be your first call to have a cup of coffee should our leaders? Why should our teachers? Why should
or without a mask requirement. As we encountered last year (or beer) with! We are your Community Chamber and are our children! Change starts with you. Change starts with
around the same time, the decision to wear or not wear mask always Keepin’ it PC. us. Change starts with our community. Let us appreciate
often results in heated discussions and strong beliefs one way each other and our differing views and opinions, without
or the other. We have seen these emotional responses across From July 2020: name calling, demeaning rhetoric or, even worse, hate filled
the nation, within the state and our County. Those that know speech. We, as the Palm City Chamber of Commerce, as
me well know my feelings and past requests for respectful Civility – a formal politeness and courtesy in behavior leaders of the community, and as your neighbors and friends,
discussions, whether with the idea of having a cup of coffee and speech. As we struggle our way through the Covid-19 take the pledge to do so. As we work our way through these
with someone whose opinions may differ from you or just a pandemic, the resulting regulations, mandates and closures, difficult and trying times, let us respect our differences. Let
simple statement on thinking before we speak. With what has and in anticipation of local, state and federal elections in the us be civil in our words, actions and deeds. The time is now.
occurred recently, and with anticipation that emotions may coming months, we must never forget this word, its meaning We, as individuals and as a community-oriented Chamber
remain high in the weeks and months ahead, i wanted to use and the underlying principles. We must never forget we of Commerce, will demand this of our leaders and of those
this month’s article to republish the Chamber’s statement on are but one community, one state and one country. We, as that exercise their rights of free speech and public comment.
civility that we prepared and issued around this time last year. individuals and as the Palm City Chamber of Commerce, Please, let us all practice civility.
Please read. We are a small community, but a strong and vocal cherish our rights of free speech and the value of honest Tyson J. waters
one. We must slow down and give all others the same level debate and discussion. But as we debate and discuss the President, Palm City Chamber of Commerce
of respect we desire to be given to ourselves. it is okay to issues that confront us, and the tough decisions that follow, Fox McCluskey Bush Robison, PLLC
disagree and in fact that is what makes us stronger and better. we must always demonstrate civility, and respect, especially
Even if you don’t agree with another person, slow down and to those that may disagree with us and to those we have
take the time to listen and try to understand why they believe placed in charge to govern. We must appreciate differing
September news

The morning of August to see little kiddos wearing masks like it’s no big deal. main traffic flow will be on Palm City School Avenue,
11 was very strange for me. i wish i was as comfortable in mine as they seem to be. which will lessen the traffic on their street and the new
For 34 years of my adult You can still see their adorable smiles if you look into and improved Mapp Road. The projected timeline for
life, it was the “First day their eyes. the school to be ready is in 2023.
of School.” Even though i This year, more than ever, our educators and students drive safely in the school zones and thank a teacher
was the teacher, and not the need our support. Thank you to the Martin County whenever you can.
student, it was always an voters for passing a bond for a brand new Palm City
exciting day. Children are Elementary School. The new school is being built on Missi campbell
not the only ones that are the same property and will address some traffic concerns. Executive director
anxious, nervous, and energized for the beginning of a The residents of 34th Street will be happy to know the Palm City Chamber of Commerce
new school year. There is a wonderful story called, First
Day Jitters by Julie danneberg, highlights a teacher and
her emotions as she goes to school on the first day. My
Kindergarten students were always shocked to think that
i was nervous and sharing their same feelings on this
special day.
COvid has made the last 18 months an extremely
difficult time on all of us. We don’t really know the
effects the uncertainty is having on our children and
their daily lives. We all count on our educators to be
there to support, love and teach our children. i retired
from teaching right before the COvid outbreak, and
i can’t even comprehend all that has been expected of
our educators. They were expected to teach to students
in their classrooms and online simultaneously. Their
responsibilities were multiplied as they prepared and
instructed our children during the day. The support staff
must work under new conditions to be sure the schools
are cleaned properly, children receive healthy meals, and
children are transported safely.
The beginning of the school year marks a new
opportunity for friends and social and emotional growth.
This year our children are excited to be together, yet they
are still having to be cautious. i am always impressed