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VOL. 24 NO. 8 www.seabreezepublications.com AUGUST 2022

Dancing With The Martin Stars Your County Is

Takes The Stage On Sept. 24 In Support Counting On You,

Of The Healthy Start Coalition Vote Aug. 23!

The curtain goes up on
the 2022 edition of Martin In the state of Florida
County’s Dancing with the voters have the option to
Martin Stars at 7 p.m. on decide how they are going
Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Lyric to cast their vote ... by
Theatre in Stuart. mail, by voting early, or
Tangos, tap dances, sambas by voting at their assigned
and waltzes will take center precinct on Election Day.
stage in support of the Martin Here is some important
County Healthy Start Coalition information regarding
and its mission to ensure that these three ways to vote to
every baby in our community help you decide by what
is born healthy and every method you are going to
mother receives support. choose to cast your votes
The premise of Dancing for the upcoming Aug. 23 primary election:
with the Martin Stars is • Florida is a no excuse state so you do not need a reason
simple but challenging: to request a vote-by-mail ballot. Vote-by-mail ballots can be
Local volunteers learn dance requested through Saturday, Aug. 13 by calling the Elections
steps from area professionals, Office at (772) 288-5637 or visiting MartinVotes.gov.
raise funds from friends and The Martin Stars 2022, front row: Toni Ryll, Jessica Alvarez, Samantha Suffich, Tanya • Early voting will be available to all registered Martin
neighbors, and then vie for Chaves, Jane Hallick, Kasia D’Auria, Daisy Krakowiak-Wiebe. Back row (left to right): County voters for eight consecutive days in the following
the judges’ votes to claim Tyler Raynes, Donna DeMarchi, Michael Chaves, Bob Murray, Jang Don locations: Elections Center, Hobe Sound Library and
bragging rights. Elisabeth Lahti Library in Indiantown, beginning Saturday,
“Dancing with the Martin Stars is always a fun event,” The dancers are actively raising funds in advance of the Aug. 13 through Saturday, Aug. 20 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
says Healthy Start CEO Samantha Suffich. “The purpose, event. Community members can support a favorite dancer These dates do include Sunday, Aug. 14.
though, is very serious. The funds our volunteers raise help through the Healthy Start website, www.mchealthystart.com. • You can vote at your assigned precinct on Election Day,
us with our many programs that provide prenatal care to Tickets to the event are available through the Lyric Theatre Aug. 23. To find your assigned precinct, visit us online at
expectant mothers and then follow through to be sure that box office, www.lyrictheatre.com. www.MartinVotes.gov and click the “Where Do I Vote” link,
babies are born healthy and receive the services the family A sponsors only cocktail party will be held before the or call us at (772) 288-5637.
needs for a successful future.” dance competition begins. The Eberst Law Firm is the Voters should remember to bring signed, photo identification
This year’s contestants include: Kasia D’Auria, Realtor evening’s title sponsor and encourages individuals and when voting early or when voting at their assigned precinct
with Re/Max of Stuart paired with professional dancer organizations to join them at sponsorship levels ranging from on Election Day, Tuesday, Aug. 23.
Jang Don; Donna DeMarchi, Esq., personal injury attorney $500 to $10,000. Secure ballot intake stations will be available during early
with the Eberst Law Firm, with Bob Murray; Jane Hallick, For more information, visit www.mchealthystart.org or voting in all three early voting locations, for voters wishing
president of Jane’s Dane Boutique, with Craig Galvin; call (772) 463-2888. For more information about Martin to hand deliver their voted mail ballot.
Jessica Alvarez, founder of Velo Med Spa, with Michael County Healthy Start Coalition and its ongoing programs, As your Supervisor of Elections, it is my goal to provide
Chaves; Natalie Desmangles, assistant branch manager visit www.mchealthystart.org, call (772) 463-2888 or follow the best possible voting experience! If there is anything my
with SouthState Bank, with Brian Spector; Rio Ratermanis, the organization on Facebook. staff or I can do to assist you, please call (772) 288-5637 or
clinical educator with HCA Center for Clinical Advancement visit MartinVotes.gov.
St. Lucie Hospital, with Marianella Tobar; Dr. Noor Yono, Vicki Davis,
Premier Neurology, with Leah Landau; Tyler Rayes, SLC Martin County
Commercial Real Estate, with Daisy Krakowiak-Wiebe; and Supervisor of Elections
Dr. Rabih Kashouty, Neurostrive, with Tanya Chaves.
United Way Announces

Over $1.7 Million Investment In Martin County

The United Way of Martin County presented 44 progra m s, a ddi c t i on
community impact grants totaling $898,497 in funding recovery, mental health
for the upcoming year. Thirty-two agencies will use the services, free meal
funds awarded to implement local programs aimed at programs, supportive
improving education, health and financial stability for housing, community health
Martin County residents. Grants were presented at the care and more. Three new
Big Reveal sponsored by Capstone IT. agencies will receive grant
The diverse list of programs includes child literacy funding this year.

United Way presented 44 community impact grants to Martin County nonprofits as part of
its $1.7 million investment in Martin County.

United Way Announces on page 3