Page 4 - Martin Downs Bulletin - May '22

Page 4, Martin Downs

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From The Martin County Tax Elementary, “Catch of the day” Award to Hayden C. from
Citrus Grove Elementary, “Life is better by the water”
Collector Award to Sadie S. from Bessey Creek Elementary, “Wagging
tail” Award to Jazmine Y. from Pinewood Elementary, Tax
By Ruth “Ski” Collector’s Choice Award to Courtney M. from Citrus Grove
Pietruszewski, Martin Elementary. The principals from each participating school
County Tax Collector awarded students for their designs: Lyndee M. – Bessey Creek
“Our greatest natural Elementary; Isabella G. – Citrus Grove Elementary; Ishita W.
resource is the minds of our – Crystal Lake Elementary; Jackson B. – Felix A. Williams
children.” – Walt Disney Elementary; Channing G. – Hobe Sound Elementary; Miguel
Art plays a critical role in A.F. – Indiantown Middle School; Chilton D. – Jensen Beach
our children’s educational and Elementary; Tyley L. – J.D. Parker Elementary; Sara M. –
personal development, and We thank members of our Kids Tag Art partners for Pinewood Elementary; Lesli A. – Port Salerno Elementary;
programs like Kids Tag Art judging the children’s artwork and choosing winners. Ireland D. – Palm City Elementary; and Payton H. – Seawind
provide help in understanding We thank: Jennifer Hearn, Martin Arts; Trish Kukuvka, Elementary.
its effect on their emotional, Martin County Sheriff’s Office; Dr. John D. Millay, On March 30 the Children’s Museum of the Treasure
intellectual, and social behavior. Through the course of the Kids Superintendent of Martin County School District; Tammy Coast welcomed all awards recipients of the fourth season
Tag Art (KTA) project, fifth grade students have an opportunity Calabria, Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast; Tracy Kids Tag Art program. With family members, friends, faculty,
to explore their imagination and showcase their talents and ideas. Steffan, Humane Society of the Treasure Coast; Meredith members of the school board, and sponsoring partners in
Passionate Partners – “Investing In Our Future” Jones, artist; and Martin County Tax Collector’s office. The attendance, young artists were recognized for their talent, their
Some people give and live with both arms open wide and quality of the artwork is unimaginable. All these children aptitude, and their creativity. Martin County Tax Collector
excited for all of the good things to come! That’s our partners are winners, not just the ones that are chosen for prizes! Ruth Pietruszewski, congratulated all the winners for the
in our children’s Tag Art Program. Children are our future, and On Feb. 15, after much deliberation, judges selected exceptional designs, and emphasized the specific and unique
education is the most powerful tool to use to invest in our future. 18 designs, out of 926 submitted, and granted Kids Tag value that art brings to our lives.
Our group is determined to give our children the best knowledge Art 2021/22 awards in the following categories: Award of We are looking forward to the next season! To
and skills they need to face life’s daily challenges making a Distinction to Emanuelle S. from Citrus Grove Elementary, watch the festivities go to https://www.facebook.com/
lasting difference in their life. “Behind the badge” Award to Adrian R. from Pinewood watch/?v=1210862699655088.

Salvation Army from page 1

pantries, to Kenneth Marks for his work
in the soup kitchen, to Janice Belwood,
Rosa Cruz and Roy Brooks for their
work in the Family Stores, to Doreen
Wilson for her help with the Angel Tree
program, and to Kathy Span, Charles
Stracuzzi, Carl Gaiser and Donna
Gaiser for their efforts in the Red Kettle
campaign. Lori Baird of Port St. Lucie
won 2021 Volunteer of the Year.
Civic awards were presented to the
Knit Wits of PGA Village, Nathan Family
Farms of Palm City, Jim and DD Feenstra Retired Salvation Army Advisory Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Col. Dennis Strissel gathers with fellow Salvation Army officers Major
of Port St. Lucie and For the Love of Paws Board members Jack and Char members Joan Lewenhagen and Sarah Nelson and Lt. Mariah Deshazo and Martin Downs Golf Club
of Fellsmere for their generous donations Meyering of Palm City Pat Northcutt, both of Palm City owner Stanley Campbell.
to the Salvation Army’s food pantries. In
addition, First United Methodist Church of Hobe Sound, Faith About The Salvation Army food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the
Congregational Church of Port St. Lucie, Stuart Congregational The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to
Church, Palm City Presbyterian Church, Harbor Place of Port St. Christian church established in London in 1865, has been the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children.
Lucie, Kiwanis Club of Okeechobee and First United Methodist supporting those in need in His name without discrimination 82 cents of every dollar the Salvation Army spends is used to
Church of Port St. Lucie were recognized for group bell ringing for more than 130 years in the United States. Nearly 30 million support those services in 5,000 communities nationwide. For
in the Red Kettle campaign. Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year more information, go to www.salvationarmyusa.org.
For more information about the Salvation Army of Martin, through a broad array of social services that range from providing Photos by Liz McKinley
St. Lucie and Okeechobee Counties and how to volunteer, visit
David Pittinos Steps Down After 20-Plus
salvationarmymartin.org or call (772) 288-1471.
Years As Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Palm

Beach & Martin Counties Volunteer

By Jackie Holfelder When asked about his most challenging and rewarding part
The Salvation Army recently held its Volunteer Appreciation of his service, he stated that it’s been seeing the Martin
Luncheon at Martin Downs Golf Club. David Pittinos transferred to Stuart County agency become financially viable and then expand
in 2001 in a career move and shortly to serve Palm Beach County youth, growing from formerly
Southern Exposure Technologies thereafter attended the Taste of serving 199 children to more than 500 currently.
Martin County.
Computer Install/Setup/Repair On behalf of everyone at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm
(561) 315-0144 Within a year he was on the Board Beach & Martin Counties, thank you Dave for your decades
getsetgo.annie@gmail.com of Big Brothers Big Sisters of of service and commitment.
Palm Beach & Martin Counties
* DSL, Broadband,Wireless Install (BBBSPBMC), where he has
* Networking, Troubleshooting remained until now!
* Instruction David Pittinos
* Hardware/Software Installation
* Virus/Spyware/Adware Fix The retired Certified Financial Planner, who has over 45
* Cleanup/Maintenance/Backup years in the investment business and has been a broker,
* Business Consult/Startup/Move branch manager, and financial planner, fell in love with
* Website Design/Maintenance the nonprofit and left a mark that will not be forgotten.
Call S.E.T. to install your “new computer, printer
and wireless network”! Although he held many positions on the board, Dave’s most
GET S.E.T. GO! significant achievements were in fundraising, specifically
REASONABLE HOURLY, WEEKLY, MONTHLY RATES masterminding a BMW raffle which raised $25,000 over
FOR SMALL BUSINESSES FOR AS LOW AS $50.00 AN HOUR, a five-year period.
WITH A MINIMUM OF 6 HOURS A MONTH,
OR 2 HOURS A WEEK, OR ON AN AS-NEEDED
BASIS RATE OF $75.00 P/HOUR. He also served on the Martin County Advisory Board and Alumni Board Chair Larry Green, Board Trustee Josh
START YOUR NEW YEAR WITH SECURE BACKUPS, the Finance Committee. Folds and David Pittinos
QUALITY MAINTENANCE, ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND
PERSONABLE ON-SITE SUPPORT! In 2018, Dave received one of BBBSPBMC’s top accolades,
(561) 315-0144
CALL S.E.T. TODAY FOR YOUR COMPUTER NEEDS! the Raising a Child Award, to honor his service and passion.