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Martial art students compete in championship
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For Hometown News SEBASTIAN - John "Doc" Clare, 73, competed in power wood breaking at the ISKA Martial Arts World Championships on July 9 in Orlando. Mr. Clare, a red belt, had to compete in the advanced/black belt heavyweight division with men half his age and with more years of experience. He stacked up seven 1-inch wooden boards and with on...
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Bank awards scholarship
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - Sarah Mann was awarded a $1,000 college scholarship from Riverside National Bank. Students attending either two- or four-year post-secondary schools were eligible to apply. Ms. Mann was selected based on her academic goals, community service and written essay about why she feels she deserves the scholarship...
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Grant helps families in crisis
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - The Bank of America Charitable Foundation has awarded Hibiscus Children's Center a $4,000 grant to help the agency further its work with at-risk families through its supporting families in crisis program. "With the number of local families in crisis situations at an all-time high, Bank of America's generous gift...
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Student receives national honor
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For Hometown News VERO BEACH - George Millar, a senior at Vero Beach Senior High, has been selected as a member of the National Society of High School Scholars. The society recognizes the top scholars in the nation and invites only those students who have achieved superior academic excellence. The announcement was made by NSHSS founder and Chairm...
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Bank collects thousands for school supplies
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For Hometown news INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - The Education Foundation of Indian River County collected more than $30,000 in donations for the purchase of school supply kits. The community donations collected at Seacoast National Bank's branch locations will provide more than 2,000 school children with backpacks loaded with the fundamental necessitie...
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Agency seeks help reaching goal
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - Youth Guidance is asking the community to help with its mentor matching challenge goal. The mentor recruitment committee has set a goal of 150 mentor/mentee matches by next June. Currently, Youth Guidance has just more than 100 matches. The program has activities almost weekly to encourage the mentor/men...
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Event to feature Elvis and lots of pink
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For Hometown news Pink Tie Friends will celebrate its annual friendship luncheon Aug. 21 at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center. Pink Tie Friends assists women and men in St. Lucie, Martin and Indian River counties who are underinsured and battling breast cancer. In 2009, Pink Tie Friends assisted 30 individuals. This year, it is expected that at l...
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Bank named official bank of soccer team
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - TD Bank will be the official bank of D.C. United, a professional soccer organization based in Washington D.C. In addition to rights to brand themselves with D.C. United, TD Bank has installed four ATMs on the RFK Stadium concourse for use at home games. The two companies will also partner on several programs t...
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Dancers compete in ballroom competition
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For Hometown News VERO BEACH - Kevin and Louise Payne competed in the USA DANCE 2010 Gumbo DanceSport Championship in Baton Rouge, La., June 25-26. The couple placed second in open West Coast swing, senior I novice smooth, senior II novice rhythm and senior II pre-champ rhythm in addition to third-place finishes in senior II novice smooth and o...
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Volunteer training begins July 28
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For Hometown News VERO BEACH - VNA Hospice is offering a volunteer training class beginning July 28. Participants will gain knowledge about VNA Hospice and its essential role in the community, as well as the various volunteer opportunities available. Training will be held on July 28, 29, and Aug. 4, 5, 11, and 12 from noon-4 p.m. at the VNA off...
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Obituaries
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Vaughn Malcolm Heffren Vaughn Malcolm Heffren, 85, died July 10, 2010. He was born in Woodland, Maine, and lived in Barefoot Bay for 14 years. He worked for New England Shipbuilding Corporation. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Marie; two sons, James and Nathan; a daughter, Kathy; two stepdau...
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