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Group seeking donations of canned meat
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - The Salvation Army of Martin County assists hundreds of needy families through its emergency food assistance program and the numbers are on the rise and expected to continue to grow. As needs and costs steadily increase, the Salvation Army is concerned about effectively meeting the needs of Martin County resident...
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Students granted scholarships at ceremony
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For Hometown news MARTIN COUNTY - Nina Haven Scholarships awarded 27 scholarships to college-bound students from five Martin County high schools at a ceremony May 6 at The Kane Center in Stuart. Judith Weber, president of the Nina Haven board of directors and a previous scholarship recipient, welcomed nearly 100 guests to the annual event. It for...
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Training offered to healthcare, technology professionals
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - The move toward making medical records and information more accessible through computerized record-keeping means future career opportunities for those familiar with both fields. Indian River State College is offering online training in this emerging career discipline through the HITECH workforce program. Open en...
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Grand opening fundraiser to benefit nonprofit
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - Fred Astaire Dance Studio is hosting a grand opening party and fundraiser on June 15 to benefit Redeem The Shadows, a local nonprofit dedicated to ending human trafficking in the U.S. Festivities include a beginner's dance class followed by a professional show, a silent auction, hors d'oeuvres provided by Pei Wei...
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Hardware center supports anniversary walk
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - Peter's Hardware Center in Palm City was among the sponsors of the April 2012 walk to cure diabetes Treasure Coast event that raised more than $145,000. The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation presented the walk, which celebrated its 10-year anniversary. Employees from the Palm City hardware store joined more t...
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Event raises $16,000 for nonprofit
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - The United Way of Martin County's 2011-12 campaign received a $16,000 boost from the recent fourth annual Escape to Fantasy Island cocktail party. About 400 people attended the annual benefit at Paul and Lehr Filipe's private Palm City estate on April 28 that included everything from tropical libations, locally m...
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New volunteer raises money for camp
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - Hibiscus Children's Center welcomes new volunteer Sarah Hill, who has created a new way for the community to support the children. Her venture "Brighter Future Friends" is a volunteer group for Hibiscus and Ms. Hill is the first president. "My vision for this group is to create opportunities for the children of H...
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Foundation offers innovative grants
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For Hometown news MARTIN COUNTY - Since its founding 20 years ago, the Education Foundation of Martin County has awarded classroom enrichment grants to K-12 public school teachers. For the 2012-13 school year, the foundation has changed the name of these grants to innovative project grants. Additionally, each teacher who applies for a grant must ...
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Health officer to be inducted as fellow
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - The American Academy of Nursing recently selected its slate of nurse leaders from across the country and internationally for induction in October as Fellows of the Academy. Among those selected was Donna H. Griffith Martin Health System senior vice president/administrator and chief nursing and patient care office...
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Obituaries
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Virginia Faye Braun Virginia Faye Braun, 67, of Stuart, died May 25, 2012. Arrangements by Forest Hills Funeral Homes. Stanley Charles Dean Stanley Charles Dean, 82, of Hutchinson Island, died May 20, 2012. Arrangements by Treasure Coast Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory. Twila Lee Greene Twila Lee Greene, 90, of Hobe Sound, died May 18, 2012...
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Center selected to present at conference
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - Hibiscus Children's Center has been selected to present at the 2012 Florida Coalition for Children's annual conference scheduled for Aug. 7-8 in Orlando. Hibiscus' presentation will be an independent living roundtable featuring the agency's Career Pathways to Independence program, implemented in July 2011. The F...
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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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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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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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