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Searching For “Hard To Find” will explain the range of genealogical methods, archives 2351 S.E. Monterey Road from 1 to 3 p.m., Friday, Jan.
17. The meeting begins with a social time followed by a
and services he used, including DNA testing, which
Ancestors With The Martin assisted and ultimately confirmed his discoveries. brief business meeting. The presentation, broadcast via
An English writer, genealogist and educator, Nathan
County Genealogical Society has a degree in radio, film and television studies and Zoom, is at 2 p.m. To attend on Zoom, register at mcgsfl.
org/events.
a master’s in creative writing from Canterbury Christ The Martin County Genealogical Society offers a
Searching for ancestors can be daunting, especially Church University. He is a member of the Society of variety of services at the Genealogy Room in the Blake
if they were adopted or parents of children born out of Authors, the Society of Genealogists and several history Library including an extensive research library, access to
wedlock. At the Martin County Genealogical Society’s groups. He has written several history books about several genealogy websites and assistance from MCGS
(MCGS) January 2025 meeting, author and genealogist Hastings, England, his birthplace and childhood home, as volunteers. For more information about membership,
Nathan Dylan Goodwin will present “Finding Henry,” his well as several works of fiction, including the acclaimed activities and services go to mcgsfl.org.
three-year search to identify the biological father of an genealogy crime mystery series, the Forensic Genealogist
illegitimate child whose birth resulted from an ancestor’s and Venator Cold Case series, and the Mrs. McDougall
wartime romance. Nathan will discuss each step of this Investigates series.
complex process, which included sifting through official Free and open to the public, the meeting is in the John
documents and revealing long-hidden family secrets. He F. and Rita M. Armstrong Wing at the Blake Library,

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a barbecue lunch prepared by the Martin County Sheriff’s
Office Grill Team, a live auction, and an awards ceremony
for individual and team winners. Nine new recipients
were awarded Mark Garwood Phoenix Scholarships for
the 2025 academic cycle at the luncheon.
Since its inception in 2015, 76 Mark Garwood Phoenix
Scholarships have been awarded and more than $540,000
in financial aid provided to individuals who are actively
in recovery, committed to long-term sobriety, and ready
to begin or continue their education. More than 90 percent
of recipients successfully maintain long-term sobriety Indiantown Village Manager Taryn Kryzda, Mayor
while participating in the scholarship program. Carmine Dipaolo Chip James, Rachel Docekal Sheriff William Snyder
For the fifth consecutive year, the Murgado Automotive
Group of Stuart (Audi, Infiniti, Maserati, and Alfa Romeo)
generously supported the event as presenting sponsor.
Photos courtesy of Tracey Benson Photography.

About Hanley Foundation
Hanley Foundation envisions a world free of addiction.
Through its four mission areas of prevention, advocacy,
treatment, and recovery support, Hanley provides
evidence-based holistic addiction treatment, recovery
scholarships to those in need, and youth prevention
programming, while reducing stigma and informing
policy. For more information, visit hanleyfoundation.org
or call (855) 741-4673. Erica Garwood, Stuart City Commissioner Eula Clarke,
About Mark Garwood Foundation Rachel Docekal Judge Donald W. Hafele and State Rep. Toby Overdorf
The Mark Garwood Foundation is a 501(c)(3)
corporation, chartered in October 2014 by Erica and John
Garwood. During his life, Mark always felt it was vital
to be a source of encouragement and strength to any of
his friends and acquaintances who were struggling. The
Foundation is dedicated to building a legacy of service and
support for the recovery community in memory of Mark
by providing hope, changing lives, and building futures
for individuals in Florida who are battling the devastating
effects of substance use disorder. The initiatives
and resources of the Mark Garwood Foundation are
specifically targeted toward the promotion and support of
substance abuse recovery efforts in the St. Lucie, Martin,
Palm Beach, and Broward counties in South Florida.
Steve Campana, Josh Scott, Graham Gallagher Mark Garwood Phoenix Scholarship Recipients

Steve DeLalio, Turner Benoit, Whitney Miller Douglas, John Bowers, Peyton Brown, Elizabeth Stoops, Andrew Stoops
Cory Hanlons
Martin County Sheriff’s Office

Captain’s was established in 1980 servicing
Palm Beach County and is a privately
owned and managed company.
Captain’s is committed to providing
dependable, reliable and professional
ground transportation to and from all
South Florida Airports and Seaports. PBCVH212
To reserve your vehicle:
561-798-2180 or 800-634-7890 www.captainsairport.com Presenting Sponsor Devin Carlson with Murgado
Presenting Sponsor Murgado Automotive Group Automotive Group