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Christmas assistance offered
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUTNY - This Christmas season, the Salvation Army of Martin County will help those in need by providing assistance to local families to help them make this the happiest time of the year. Gifts, toys, food and clothing will be distributed based on need. Applications for Christmas assistance will be taken at the Salvation...
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College to host information session
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - The Educator Preparation Institute at Indian River State College provides a fast track to a teaching career for anyone who holds a bachelor's degree in a field other than education. Participants can complete the program in less than a year with convenient Saturday, evening and online classes. EPI students are ...
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Fundraising campaign aims to improve health of mothers, babies
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - Heidi Monsour, past president of the Junior League of Martin County, has taken on the role of March for Babies co-chairwoman with Chris Stapleton, co-chairman and chief operating and financial officer of iVox Solutions, to raise awareness and important funding for stronger, healthier babies. Ms. Monsour and Mr....
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Law enforcement professionals celebrate anniversary
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - The Treasure Coast's Region 26 of the International Police Association, U.S. Section, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The section is comprised of retired and active duty professional law enforcement officers and agents of federal, state, municipal and military police agencies. The IPA is the larg...
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Animal shelter promotes long-term adoptions
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For Hometown news PALM CITY - The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast is giving individuals and families an extra incentive to adopt an animal that has been housed at its Palm City shelter for more than six months. During October, which is adopt-a-shelter-dog month, the adoption fees for long-term pet residents (dogs and cats) will be waived....
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Educational programming garners national interest
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - Martin County's reputation as a pioneer in public education took a giant leap this week when the Education Foundation of Martin County's educational programming was showcased in a national forum. Lisa Rhodes, executive director of the Education Foundation of Martin County, was a featured speaker at the Arts Edu...
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Annual dinner taking place in November
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For Hometown news MARTIN COUNTY - The seventh annual Meal or No Meal dinner for House of Hope will feature old favorites, new fund-raisers and a mystery speaker. The event is scheduled Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. at St. Mary's Pittenger Center, 701 S.E. Ocean Blvd., in Stuart. Reservations are $100 per person, and all proceeds benefit House of Hope, which...
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Obituaries
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Edmund L. Carr Edmund L. Carr, 80, of Stuart, died Sept. 10, 2012. He was born in Franklin, N.H., and moved to Stuart in 1979. He served in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by two sons, Thomas and Brian; a sister, Nancy; a brother, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements by All County Funeral Home & Crematory, Treasure Coas...
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Lunch, fashion show slated for November
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For Hometown News STUART - From bridal fashions to resort chic, two area fashion boutiques are among several that will be featured at the Salvation Army's "Wings of Hope" benefit luncheon and fashion show, scheduled for Nov. 12 at Willoughby Golf Club in Stuart. Tamera's Forever Bridal and Evelyn & Arthur's are the two latest fashion boutiques ...
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Club seeking memorabilia
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For Hometown news STUART - Reba Shepard of the Woman's Club of Stuart, is hoping longtime residents may have some forgotten memories of the club tucked away in storage or in their attics. The club is the oldest women's organization to operate continuously in the county. It celebrates its 100th year in 2013 and committees are planning events thr...
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Guardian training course to be held
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - For the first time, a 40- hour professional guardian training course, the first requirement in becoming a professional guardian, will be held on the Treasure Coast. This course trains professional guardians in the state to care for persons who are incapacitated due to incapacity or disability. In addition to t...
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College designated military friendly
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - Indian River State College has been designated a military friendly school by Victory Media, which honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America's military service members, veterans and spouses and to ensure their success as students. "Inclusion...
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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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