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Public asked to help barber on April 28
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY -Harry and the Natives restaurant, in conjunction with Nightingale Private Care are coordinating a fundraiser for Anthony Cosentino, owner of Anthony's Barber Shop. Mr. Cosentino is suffering from a very rare, debilitating disease called MELAS, which stands for mitochondrial encephalomyopathy, lactic acidosis and s...
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Theater giving away scholarships
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - StarStruck Performing Arts Center and Theatre will give away three scholarships for three of their musical theater summer programs. A recommendation by a student's music teacher, along with an essay from the recommended student about why they would benefit from a StarStruck Scholarship, is required. The programs ...
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Annual taste event moved to May 21
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For Hometown news MARTIN COUNTY - The Molly's House third annual "Prêt à Manger" small taste event has been moved to Monday May 21 from 5:30-8 p.m. Festivities include sumptuous samples by some of the top Treasure Coast chefs, a 50/50 raffle, silent auction, Chinese auction and live music. Proceeds benefit the Molly's House adopt-a-family progra...
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Students graduate from drug program
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY Fifth-grade teachers Debbie Anderson, Pam Aursland, Connie Dictor and Lauren Chesrown, school officials, guests and family members watched as students at Jensen Beach School auditorium graduated from the DARE program on March 8. To complete their training, each student must write an essay on what they have learned ...
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Event will feature speaker, awards
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - Indian River State College and Workforce Solutions are partnering to conduct the inaugural Research & Technology awards event on May 8 at IRSC in Fort Pierce. The event will honor government, industry and organizational leaders and their contributions to the research and information technology community througho...
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Teacher of the month named
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - Sara Voss, kindergarten teacher at Jensen Beach Elementary, was recently named the Treasure Coast teacher of the month. The New 93.7 The Breeze and Beth Hoskins, wife of attorney Steve Hoskins from the Law Firm Hoskins, Turco, Lloyd & Lloyd, presented the award to Ms. Voss. Each month, the radio station honors a ...
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Prevention is best advice against mosquitoes
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - Predictions of an early and fierce bug season is prompting Physicians Immediate Care to urge residents to take safety measures against mosquito borne diseases. "Mosquito season is expected to come early this year. Residents need to be extra careful when outdoors in the early morning and evening," said Kenneth Pa...
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Job training offered in home-health field
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - Certified nursing assistants who are looking for new opportunities and quick job training in the health-care field should consider registering for the home health aide course offered by Indian River State College. IRSC is now accepting applications for the home health aide course. Classes are May 21- July 16, Mo...
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Community breakfast slated for April 26
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For Hometown News STUART - United for Families is inviting the community to its fourth annual community breakfast to "Stop the Tears" at 8:30 a.m. April 26 at the newly renovated Lyric's Flagler Center, in downtown Stuart. The breakfast is complimentary and open to everyone. It's the first time the event has been hosted in Martin County. "This ev...
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Museum's party raises thousands
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - Thanks to the generosity of local socialites, The Children's Museum of the Treasure Coast raised more than $70,000 at its fifth annual Purse Party auction and luncheon on March 21. Proceeds will benefit the museum's educational community outreach and scholarship programs, offered to all elementary schools and org...
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Attorney joins theater board
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - Linda Weiksnar, a family law attorney at Crary Buchanan, was appointed to the board of directors of the Lyric Theatre in downtown Stuart. Ms. Weiksnar has had a long-time interest in performing arts. Growing up in Lincroft, near Red Bank, N.J., she witnessed the transformation of the Carlton Theater, which was b...
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Consumers warned about misleading postcard
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TREASURE COAST - Jeff Atwater, Florida's chief financial officer, warned consumers about a scam that involves misleading postcards sent to seniors about an annuity they may have that has reached the end of its surrender period. An unlicensed company named Unlimited Fulfillment Services, has been allegedly contacting senior consumers with these pos...
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College to host open house for technology careers
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For Hometown news TREASURE COAST - An Indian River State College advanced technology open house, will take place May 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Kight Center for Emerging Technology. Students and interested individuals can learn more about career options in cyber security, robotics/photonics, digital media, graphics and engineering at the event. Those ...
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Council to present annual juried art show
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - The Marvin S. Cone 26th annual high school juried art show recognizes the artistic talents of high- school students with an awards reception on May 4 from 5-7 p.m. at the Court House Cultural Center Galleries. This exhibition features artwork by students from Martin County, South Fork, and Jensen Beach high schoo...
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Community leaders praised at reception
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For Hometown News HOBE SOUND - The Hobe Sound Community Chest applauded those in Hobe Sound who contributed generously to the chest's coffers in 2011 during its annual leadership reception. Hobe Sound Community Chest board members Nathaniel and Alita Reed opened their home for the event, which included thanking the nearly 300 people in Hobe Sound...
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Annual dodge ball tournament to benefit cancer patients
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - Now in its fifth year, the Tom Vadas Memorial "Dodge for the Cure" dodgeball tournament will be held May 12 in the Jensen Beach High School gymnasium. The youth division will kick things off at 2:30 p.m. and the adult division (ninth grade and up) begins at 6 p.m. The tournament was created by Sandie Vadas in mem...
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Political forums taking place
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - The Martin County Council of Chambers and the Economic Council invite community members to come and meet their candidates in person as they introduce themselves and discuss issues affecting local government and the community. This is an opportunity to become more informed before voting in the August primary. Poli...
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Bicycle helmets donated to students
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - The Martin Health Foundation, through a gift provided by Women of Philanthropy, is donating hundreds of bicycle helmets to all kindergarten and first- grade students at Warfield and Port Salerno elementary schools and J.D. Parker School of Science, Math and Technology. The first presentation of bicycle helmets to...
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Obituaries
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Henry A. Monroe Henry A. Monroe, 89, of Stuart, died April 10, 2012. He was born in Westfield, N.Y., and lived in Stuart for 70 years. He served with the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah. Arrangements by All County Funeral Home & Crematory. George F. B...
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Foundation presents endowed teaching chairs
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - Four Indian River State College professors were surprised with endowed teaching chairs from the IRSC Foundation in recognition of outstanding teaching and to implement training institutes benefiting students and the community. The recipients are Marvin E. Hobson, assistant professor, learning assistance departme...
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Governor appoints four to college district board of trustees
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - Gov. Rick Scott appointed Susan R. Caron, Jose "Joe" Conrado, Mark Feurer and Phoebe Raulerson to the Indian River State College district board of trustees. Ms. Caron, 52, of Fort Pierce, has been an administrative assistant for the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners since 2010. Previously, she was a...
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Grants now available to teachers for classroom supplies
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - With government tightening spending, it's welcome when private business helps provide seemingly simple things such as pencils and paper. St. Lucie Lanes and Kids Bowl Free have partnered for the fifth year to provide two free games of bowling every day all summer for Treasure Coast children and provide 400 grant...
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Martin County Community News
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Group accepting membership The Stuart Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol is accepting memberships from men and women ages 12 to 21, who are interested in volunteer work. Attendees will learn teamwork and leadership skills. Meetings are held every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Martin County Sheriff's Office aviation hangar at Witham Field, in...
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Martin County Clubs & Classes
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Clubs and organizations .A+ Friendship Group: Nondenominational group for age 50 and older, meets Mondays and Fridays, (except holidays), from 6:30-9 p.m. for cards and games. Snacks are provided, with a $1 donation accepted. Meeting place is at the Vince Bocchino Community Center at Langford Park, 2369 N.E. Dixie Highway, Jensen Beach. For more ...
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