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Searching For Ancestors A retired chemical engineer, Attride has always been Free and open to the public, the meeting will be in
Overseas With The Martin interested in history and technology, a combination that the Elliott Forum at the Elliott Museum, 825 N.E. Ocean
Blvd. in Stuart from 1 to 3 p.m., Friday, Feb. 18. Masks
has served him well as a genealogist. His interest in
County Genealogical Society genealogy was sparked by his grandmother when he was are optional. To participate via Zoom go to mcgsfl.org
16. Ethnically, he’s a mix of German, Welsh, English and register before Feb. 17.
Imagine you have the opportunity of a lifetime to and Czech, and his areas of genealogical expertise are In addition to its monthly programs, the Genealogical
travel to Europe to trace your genealogy. Where and when Appalachia, Wales, Germany and Virginia. He’s written Society offers a variety of services at the Genealogy
do you go, how long will you stay and what might you two books, one documenting his Welsh research and Room in the Blake Library in Stuart including an
expect to find? These and other pertinent questions will be the other about his wife’s Revolutionary War German extensive research library, access to several genealogy
answered by David Attride, president of the Martin County ancestor. For the past six years, he’s been researching websites and assistance from MCGS volunteers. For more
Genealogical Society, in a presentation at the society’s the history and genealogy of the south German town of information about membership, activities and services go
Feb. 18 meeting. Attride, who recently spent two weeks Schwaebisch Hall. to mcgsfl.org.
in Germany researching his ancestors, advises that you
have clearly defined objectives and do as much research
as practical at home before going abroad. Among other Business spotligHt
topics, he will discuss how to determine what records
will be available, how to transcribe old handwritten
manuscripts and how to bring home records of interest.
Restyle Your Fur – Labelle clients in addition to our
Florida-based customers.
Furs Our fur restyling has
filled a void in Southeast
LaBelle is the largest full service furrier in Florida. Family Florida created from the
owned and operated since 1919, four generations of the local West Palm Beach,
LaBellman family have proudly served Central Florida with Macy’s closing their fur
102 Year Anniversary luxury furs, leathers, cashmeres, and impeccable service. storage facility and leaving
nd
Do You Have The business started as a tailor shop run by LaBellman’s their customers in need of
great-grandmother. Fur was added to the store’s repertoire at
An Old Fur Hanging the end of WWII when LaBellman’s father and uncle were a solution to their problem.
Since there has been a
In The Closet coming home and saw women wearing fur in Dallas. They lot of interest and need we
thought if Dallas could do it, so could Orlando and they did.
decided to do a two-day
Not Being Worn? Today, business consists of new sales, restyling old furs and event every two months at the Embassy Suites in Palm
on-site cold storage to maintain pristine conditions of the furs. Beach Gardens, Fla.
Restyle Your Old Fur Here at LaBelle, our restyling division “Restyle Your Our next event will be Jan. 28 to 29 – Friday and
Hanging In Your Closet Fur” offers a complete line of fur services to all our Saturday at the hotel.
domestic and international customers. Our expert furriers
Furs can last for decades if properly maintained. We don’t
personally handcraft pieces here in our fur studio in want you to stop wearing your favorite fur coat or garment
Orlando, Fla., where they can also be cleaned and safely because it looks out of style. With years of experience in
stored in our cold storage facility. fur coats restyling and fur remodeling, we bring proficient
The Restyle Your Fur trunk shows have provided us the styling and attention that adds years of life to your fur.
opportunity to cultivate lasting relationships with out-of-state At LaBelle, our exceptional reputation is redefining the
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We are here to answer any of your fur needs and questions!
You can reach Alex LaBellman (owner) at (407)
341-4740.
To A Beautiful
Vest, Jacket,
Or Teddy Bear
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CWH Names Sarah
Come By During Our we plan to have in 2022 is helping train foster parents to identify
signs of trafficking. Sarah’s unique experience working with
Recycle Fur & Mink Marie Henry Community both trafficking survivors and in the foster care community will
Restyling Event Development Director help us design and implement this important initiative to protect
vulnerable children in our community.”
Brought to you by Restyle Your Fur, By Jackie Holfelder For more information, visit www.catchthewaveofhope.org.
Restyle Division of LaBelle Furs since The Board of Directors of Catch the Wave of Hope (CWH) Photo provided by Catch the Wave of Hope
has announced the appointment of Sarah Marie Henry, Bachelor
1919, www.restyleyourfur.com and of Social Work, as community development director.
www.laBellefurs.com Henry is a Certified Child Welfare Licensing Professional in
the state of Florida, as well as a Certified CSEC (Commercial
Start thinking Sexual Exploitation of Children) trainer. Most recently, she was
about this Winter! foster care supervisor for 4KIDS of South Florida.
She has a Bachelor of Arts from Palm Beach Atlantic
January 28th and 29th University, with a major in Christian social ministry (social
Friday & Saturday work). Henry has certifications in Commercial Sexual
Exploitation of Children and as a Child Welfare Licensing
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Professional Certification.
With more than seven years’ experience in the fields
for Additional Information or Questions of nonprofit, sales, child welfare, missions, advocacy and
call (407) 341-4740 leadership, Henry is uniquely qualified to help human trafficking
survivors.
Catch the Wave of Hope is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working
Embassy Suites locally to prevent sex trafficking of children through awareness,
by Hilton Palm Beach Gardens PGA education, restoration and legislation.
4350 PGA Boulevard, Established in 2016, CWH works locally to prevent sex
4th floor Hospitality Room trafficking of children through awareness, education, restoration
and legislation.
Under the leadership of Henry and the board, a new initiative
has been announced by the organization.
Kelly Laurine, board chair, says, “One of the areas of focus Sarah Marie Henry, community development director, CWH