Page 7 - Martin Downs Bulletin - December '22

Martin Downs, Page 7

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Explore Fiction Versus Fact and Lineages,” an exploration of oral family history and conferences and Florida State Genealogical Society annual

With The Martin County how to determine fact from fiction. She will examine the conferences.
most common aspects of family lore and share case studies
Free and open to the public, the meeting will be at the
Genealogical Society that demonstrate how to use research skills, including DNA Blake Library, 2351 S.E. Monterey Road in Stuart, from 1
analysis, to prove each piece of information. to 3 p.m., Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. To participate via Zoom, go
Family stories about A 47-year Florida resident, Osisek has been a member of to mcgsfl.org and register by Jan. 19.
ancestors may or may the Central Florida Genealogical Society (CFGS) since 1986. The Genealogical Society offers a variety of services at the
not be true, but how can She has served as CFGS president, workshops and seminar Genealogy Room in the Blake Library in Stuart including an
you tell the difference? chair, education chair and currently is first vice president. extensive research library, access to several genealogy websites
At the Martin County A past president of the Florida State Genealogical Society, and assistance from MCGS volunteers. For more information
Genealogical Society’s she has taught genealogy classes in the Orange County, about membership, activities and services, go to mcgsfl.org.
(MCGS) January 2023 Fla., Adult Education Program and the John C. Campbell
meeting, genealogy Folk School in Brasstown, N.C. for 19 years. Published in
educator Ann Mohr Osisek numerous genealogical and historical publications, she has Treasure Coast
will present “Legends, Lies spoken at Federation of Genealogical Societies national
Outdoors
Volunteer opportunitieS
Spanish Mackerel Are Fun

ERAF Is Seeking Volunteers To Catch, But What Eats
Them?
Help us create
a better world for By Jim Weix
horses who have These popular fish are
had been abused providing plenty of fun
or neglected. right now. If you have
Equine Rescue relatives visiting for the
and Adoption holidays and they want
Foundat ion to go fishing, Spanish
(ERAF) is actively seeking people who have time mackerel will pretty much
and skills to volunteer. It’s a great way to gain guarantee that everyone
experience for a resume or college program, accrue has a good time.
community service hours or join simply for the They are also good to eat
personal satisfaction of using your talents and time and are one of the richest
to make life better for a horse. • Designate ERAF as the beneficiary of your Amazon sources of Omega-3 fatty acids. These are polyunsaturated
Equine experience is not required to participate (although Smile Program where a portion of your purchases will fatty acids with huge health benefits. They are best fresh.
we do offer training classes). Opportunities include: support ERAF at no cost to you. Before putting them in the fish box and making sure that they
• Stable maintenance and horse care • Sponsor a horse for as little as $20/month. are completely covered with ice, I gill and gut the ones that
• Social media (We have a SocialBee account.) • Make a tax-deductible donation (sometimes are matched I want to eat that night.
• Donor outreach and fundraising by employer programs). This is also the time of year to stock your freezer with them
• Administrative assistance • Consider estate giving. Your legacy can help to ensure to use as bait for the rest of the year. They make great chum
• Community outreach (e.g. school visits, group that ERAF can continue its work on behalf of abused and and cut strips, with the skin on, and are a very good bait for
presentations) neglected horses for a long time to come. Contact us (772) basically any type of bottom fish.
• Landscaping and grounds maintenance 220-0150 or email eraf2000@gmail.com. Rigging some as trolling baits can turn a day of dragging
For more details, visit our website and fill out the Founded in 2000, ERAF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dead ballyhoo into a real adventure. Big fish eat big baits.
volunteer interest form and application. For questions, organization devoted to the rescue, rehabilitation, Adding one rigged Spanish mackerel to your setup not
or if you would like to get started sooner, please call retraining, and adoption of abused, neglected, abandoned, only increases your chances of catching a monster fish but
Susan at (770) 354-0790. and slaughter-bound horses. We are so grateful for draws attention to the rest of the trolled baits.
Don’t have time right now? Other ways to help are: everyone who helps care for horses who would not have This time of year you will find them south of the St. Lucie
• Repost or forward this to people you think may like a safe home elsewhere. ERAF is located at 6400 Martin Inlet, just offshore. My favorite lures are shiny spoons or green
to participate. Highway, Palm City. and silver jigs. I add about 9 inches of thin wire, as these fish
have sharp teeth. Light spinning rods work best and reeling
fast will produce the most bites.
Volunteers Help Make Big Taste Of Just a reminder that grouper season, which includes gag
grouper, red grouper, scamp, and six other lesser species ends
Martin County A Huge Success! on Jan. 1 and reopens on May 1. Spotted sea trout is closed
from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31.
Editor’s note: Jim Weix is an avid hunter, angler,
By Jackie Holfelder conservationist, as well as an outdoor writer. Jim is included
The Big Taste of Martin County is a premier event that in the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s Hall of Fame for
needs lots of hands to make it the annual success it is. helping restore thousands of acres of wetlands. Jim is a broker
This year, the major fundraiser for Big Brothers Big associate with The Keyes Company. He can be reached at
Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties (BBBSPBMC) (772) 341-2941 or by email: jimweix@jimweix.com.
took place on October 11 at Atlantic Aviation in Stuart.
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