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Everyone should practice water safety
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For Hometown news TREASURE COAST - Florida loses more children under age 5 to drowning every year than any other state in the nation. Hundreds more experience near-drowning tragedies that can cause permanent health problems and developmental delay. The Department of Children and Families investigates accidental drownings to determine if neglec...
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Golf tournament slated for Aug. 18
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - HarborChase of Vero Beach will host the HarborChase Hole-in-One golf tournament on Aug. 18 at The Club at Pointe West. Proceeds from the tournament will support the Alzheimer & Parkinson Association of Indian River County, in its 30th year of serving community residents with disorders affecting memory and m...
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Foundation presents scholarship
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - Casey M. Gilliams of Sebastian received a Simon Youth Foundation community scholarship valued at $1,400. The scholarship is awarded in partnership between Indian River Mall and Simon Youth Foundation, a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational and career development opportunities ...
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Company donates to nonprofit
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - During a May meeting at the Quail Valley Boathouse, the agents of Norris and Company Real Estate presented Indian River Habitat for Humanity with a check for $1,182 in support of the Habitat mission to provide safe, affordable housing for qualified families in need in the county. Norris broker and owners G...
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Nonprofit named Affiliate of Year for fifth time
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - Indian River Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating poverty housing, was recently honored as Affiliate of the Year for 2011 by Habitat for Humanity International. IRHFH was chosen from a field of nearly 600 nominees from across the U.S., based on outstanding service within ...
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Nonprofit receives grant for homeless program
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - Children's Home Society of Florida, Treasure Coast division, received a $50,000 grant from the Indian River Community Foundation to establish "Homeless in High School," a new initiative to provide safety-net services for high-school students not already involved in the foster-care system. In a recent report...
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Nonprofit receives grant from service league
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - In recognition of the innovative, results-driven "Passport to Prosperity" program, the John's Island Community Service League has awarded Harvest Food & Outreach Center a grant for $18,700. "We really appreciated the application of the old proverb 'if you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day, but if yo...
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Clubs promote Internet safety
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - June is Internet safety month, and the topic couldn't be timelier. The days of summer provide idle time for many youth, with the Internet among the most popular outlets for entertainment. Ninety five percent of teens are online, with 80 percent of them being users of social media. Fifty one percent report g...
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Association welcomes new development director
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - Carrie Biggers is the new director of development the Senior Resource Association. She joins the SRA after being director of institutional advancement at St. Andrew's Academy in Fort Pierce for three years. Ms. Biggers' new duties for SRA will include achieving the organization's fundraising goals and plans...
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Program boasts new hires
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - Whole Child Indian River recently hired Kelley Williams as executive director. Ms. Williams has a degree in marketing from the University of Florida and has worked in development and marketing for county nonprofits for six years. As executive director, she will oversee operations, development and marketing....
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Agency to collect shirts, recognize students
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - Make a huge splash with the Youth Guidance youngsters at the good grades pool party on Aug. 11 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Gifford Aquatic Center, 4895 43rd Ave. in Vero Beach. This annual event brings together volunteers, teens and children to recognize and reward those enrolled in Youth Guidance for their go...
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Boating, water safety a must
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the nation's leading provider of outdoor recreation, encourages everyone to be safe around water this summer. "We want visitors to be safe while they enjoy themselves at Corps-managed recreation areas and water bodies, such as Lake Okeechobee and the Okeechobee Waterway," Sai...
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June is 'flood awareness month'
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - The South Florida Water Management District governing board is recognizing June as flood awareness month to raise awareness about the risk of flooding in South Florida and encourage residents to help reduce that risk. "Living and working in South Florida comes with the inherent risk of heavy rainfall and potenti...
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Bank appoints new branch manager
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For Hometown News VERO BEACH - David Hooper has been appointed vice president, commercial lender and branch manager of Marine Bank & Trust Company's 1450 U.S. 1, Vero Beach location. Mr. Hooper has more than 28 years of experience in the banking industry, serving as a vice president and commercial lender at other local banks before assuming a pos...
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Obituaries
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John Michael Canney John Michael Canney, 79, of Sebastian, died June 10, 2012. Arrangements by Strunk Funeral Home Philip E. Cirou Philip E. Cirou, 90, of Sebastian, died June 7, 2012. Arrangements by Strunk Funeral Home. Shane Jacobs Onderlinde Shane Jacobs Onderlinde, 39, of Sebastian, died June 2, 2012. Arrangements by Cox Gifford Seawinds...
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Sebastian River Clubs and Classes
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CLUBS . The GFWC Treasure Coast Women meet the first Monday of each month at the Community Center, 2266 14th Ave., at 7 p.m. Women over 18 are welcome. This is a community service volunteer organization and that promotes fellowship among women. For more information, visit www.gfwctreasurecoastwomen.org. .Exchange Club of Indian River meets Wednes...
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Sebastian River Community Notes
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Exercise classes offered . Qi gong at Riverview Park in Sebastian, next to the long dock, Fridays 6:15 p.m. and Sunday 7 a.m. . Walking qi gong at Wabasso Beach, where State Roast 510 meets the ocean. Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. . Qi gong for mind, body and spirit at Kashi Studio on Roseland Road. Saturdays at 8 a.m., and Tuesday at 10 a.m. Al...
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Vero Beach Clubs and Classes
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CLUBS .Cancer support group at Indian River Medical Center for patients with all types of cancer, their families and friends at the Cancer Center. The meetings will be the third Tuesday of each month from 5- 6:30 p.m. The Cancer Center is the first building on the right past the hospital. For more information, call (772) 567-4311, Ext. 1529. .Exc...
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Vero Beach Community Notes
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Dance events The following are sponsored by the Treasure Coast Salsa Club. Tango intro classes every Monday evening from 7-9. Cost is $10. Tango practica in Vero Beach every Sunday night. From 6:30-8 p.m. at 2109 14th Ave. Cost is varies. For more information, contact janicerobinson@comcast.net. Political meetings Dining with the democrats tak...
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