Page 4 - Martin Downs Bulletin - October '21

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Stuart Air Show from page 1 The “Race the Runway 5K” also returns, allowing Fortress Lane, Stuart, FL 34996. Gates will be open from
runners the chance to race through Martin County Airport 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during day shows and 5 to 9 p.m. during
Bull Pilot Aaron Fitzgerald will do barrel loops and fly in the hours before the show on Sunday, Nov. 14. Runners the night show.
inverted in a BO105 C helicopter. will watch the sunrise over the show’s aircraft in this More information about performers and events at the
Back by popular demand is the opening evening special experience. air show can be found at: www.stuartairshow.com.
twilight air show and Dirty Flight Suit Party on Nov. 12. The Stuart Air Show highlights the importance of Tickets are available now online at: http://www.
Guests will be able to experience an amazing pyrotechnic aviation and the service of veterans. It also provides stuartairshow.com/tickets or by calling (772) 837-9957.
show, and live entertainment provided by the best cover hundreds of opportunities to schools and school-age
band in South Florida – The Chase Band. They will close children to learn about aviation, American history
out the evening on the Yuengling Flight Deck stage, and about the Armed Forces. The air show is also a
powered by Florida Power & Light! “fundraiser” as well as a “friendraiser” for many nonprofit
Not all the excitement will be exclusively in the organizations. Each year the Stuart Air Show donates tens
air! Stuart Air Show patrons will get to experience an of thousands of dollars to area charities as well as service
incredible flight line race between the Shockwave Jet programs for children and veterans.
Truck and an aircraft. The jet truck holds the record for From aviation enthusiasts and military veterans to
fastest in the world; title set at 376 mph! families looking for a weekend activity, all can appreciate
what the air show brings – the nostalgia of historic static
displays, the sophistication of modern-day aircraft,
and the roar of military jets and thrills of aerobatic
performances.
The Stuart Air Show will be held Nov. 12 through 14
at Martin County Airport – Witham Field, 1895 Flying

Treasure Coast

Outdoors

By Jim Weix
Snook season opened
Sept. 1, so I launched my
kayak at the Palm City
boat ramp and headed
south.
De spi t e som e
concerns about water
quality, I have always
enjoyed poking around
the mangrove islands.
My favorite lure is
a silver Rapala Original seven-inch floater. It always
produces fish and I love watching the snook hit it as I
work it along the surface.
I caught four small snook tight to the mangroves. I then
worked my way along the east side of the mangroves where
there is a sandy shoal. This gave me a chance to get out of
the kayak and stretch my legs out, while casting into deeper You have a team in the fight
water. This didn’t produce any snook, but I noticed dozens
of small drum working the sandbar. Since I lacked anything
that might catch one, I simply watched them. against breast cancer
I then paddled farther south, where I knew a sunken
structure was. I tried several casts. As I was just about to lift
the lure out of the water, a bigger snook hit the bait right at From early detection to breakthrough treatments
the kayak, and the fight was on.
Instead of swimming away, the fish went under the kayak.
It took some maneuvering, but I had high hopes of actually Cleveland Clinic Martin Health’s Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center is transforming
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As luck would have it, the fish measured 34 inches. early and treat patients with advanced, targeted therapies. For your mammogram.
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There are dozens of fishing holding spots, including the Indian
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The snook limit is one per person and is open until Dec.
1. They must be between 28 and 32 inches to keep.
Editor’s note: Jim Weix is an avid hunter, angler,
conservationist, as well as an outdoor writer.
Jim is included in the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s
Hall of Fame, for his work in helping restore thousands of
acres of wetlands. Jim is a broker associate with The Keyes
Company. He can be reached at (772) 341-2941 or by email:
jimweix@jimweix.com.