Page 6 - Martin Downs Bulletin - April '22

Page 6, Martin Downs

Kids Corners from page 5
Club News “An event like this takes

tremendous planning and
Break Through Brick Walls volunteer commitment. We
are grateful to everyone
With The Martin County who made this inaugural
event such a success,
Genealogical Society especially Sally and her event
committee. Our children and
In genealogy research impasses are inevitable, but they their families will benefit
don’t have to be permanent stoppers. A number of methods from the additional resources
can be employed to break through brick walls. At the Martin we’ll be able to provide
County Genealogical Society’s (MCGS) May meeting, thanks to the generous
George G. Morgan, a member of the Genealogy Guys podcast supporters of this event,” said The Dunbar Early Learning Center Board from left: Karen Phillips; Wendy Reynoso, executive
series, will share proven strategies for circumnavigating Wendy Reynoso, executive director; Sally Zunino, cochair; Borden Walker, cochair; Lisa Modica; Anne O’Brien; Beth
some of the most stubborn roadblocks one might encounter. director of Dunbar. Lettengarver; Demetrius Preston; Doug Keeple; Dominque Schulte; and Laura Traphagen
Morgan’s presentation, ”Getting Past Brick Walls,” is based Committee members for
on the best-selling book, Advanced Genealogy Research the event included: Douglas Andrews and Trent Steele, (3) nonprofit organization founded in 1990 whose mission
Techniques, he co-authored with Drew Smith. Regina Brook, Anne Cook Conze, Joanne Wagner Hughes, is to provide care, education, and promotion of the children
Free and open to the public, the meeting will be at the Doug Kepple, Lisa Modica, Anne O’Brien, Karen Kjorlien and families within Martin County. Dunbar is dedicated
Blake Library in Stuart from 1 to 3 p.m., Friday, May Phillips, Demetrius Preston, Halsey and Griffin Schroder, to creating a nurturing, stimulating, and welcoming
20. The meeting is in person, but the presentation will Dominique Schulte and Darren Seirer, Marcie Sohm, Laura environment for all children through its unique programs
be virtual. To participate via Zoom, go to mcgsfl.org and Trahagen and Catherine Yelverton, Susan Turner, Michele and a variety of educational theories while always keeping
register before May 19. Walker, and Sally Auer Zunino, chair. the child’s best interest in mind and allowing for hands-
George G. Morgan is president of Aha! Seminars, Inc., About Dunbar Early Learning Center on, experiential learning. For more information, visit
Tampa, Fla., which has been training library personnel and The Dunbar Early Learning Center (Dunbar) is a 501(c) dunbarearlylearningcenter.org or call (772) 545-0808.
genealogists since 1996. His interest in genealogy began at
age 9 when he discovered his family history preceded the
American Revolution. Since then, George’s genealogical Could It Be Dyslexia? naming which is related to reading speed. This breakdown
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In addition to its monthly meetings and special are many reasons why smart reading using Orton-Gillingham based multisensory
courses, the genealogical society offers a variety of kids struggle with reading. reading instruction. If you suspect your child has dyslexia
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Stuart including an extensive research library, access to using the optimal reading Gillingham based reading instruction or instruction at a
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