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Humane Society thrift stores to hold pre-Easter Spring Fling sale
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY -- The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast's two thrift stores are preparing for a pre-Easter Spring Fling sale that will feature all Easter items at half-price along with a number of other discounts. The sale will be held from March 14 to 18 at Thrift Store North, 1099 N.W. 21st Street and Thrift Store South, 2...
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Student business group heading to state competition
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY -- On Jan. 18, 26 Martin County High School DECA students competed in business events at the district competition held at Northwood University, with 20 students qualifying in the top six of their individual categories. This is the third year for MCHS DECA and the academy of marketing management in competition. On...
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Campaign kicks-off 75th year
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY -- Martin County's March for Babies co-chairs, Chris Stapleton of IVOX and Heidi Monsour of Junior League of Martin County, hosted the 2013 campaign kick-off at Indian Riverside Park on Jan. 31. In commemoration of March of Dimes 75th anniversary, this year's kick-off event featured the "Best Celebration Cake" co...
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Volunteers needed to deliver meals
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY -- The Council on Aging of Martin County is looking for volunteers to deliver hot noontime meals to area homebound residents. Delivery hours are 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Routes can also be shared on a bi-weekly basis; businesses can also adopt a route. Meals on Wheels volunteers must have...
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Looking for next Miss Treasure Coast USA
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY -- The Martin County Convention & Visitors Bureau will host the 2013 Miss Treasure Coast USA and Teen USA pageant on March 23 at the Clarion Inn in Stuart. Applications from young ladies across the Treasure Coat area are being accepted. The winners at the local level will be eligible to enter the Miss Florida USA a...
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Scholarship program offers hope for struggling families
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY -- From an early age, David Wise could be found singing, dancing and putting on performances for his family and friends. It was evident that he had talent and a passion for the performing arts, but as he grew older, he began to understand that although he loved singing and dancing it would be too difficult for his...
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Obituaries
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Marilyn Grayson Marilyn Grayson, 82, of Palm City, died Feb. 24, 2013. She was born in Bristol, Va., and lived in Palm City for 22 years. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Kennerly and a daughter, Lisa. Arrangements by All County Funeral Home & Crematory. Glenn Arthur Schiemer Glenn Arthur Schiemer, 61, of Jensen Beach, died Feb. ...
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Local kids receive jeans
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST -- In February and March, Dosomething.org delivered 56 boxes of gently worn jeans to the Children's Home Society of Florida Treasure Coast Division. The boxes were split between the Youth Transition Center, a facility for homeless youth who have aged out of foster care, and WaveCREST, a runaway and truancy shelt...
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Organization celebrates new president
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST -- The Friends in Pink, the Pink Tie Friends organization on the Treasure Coast has new leadership. Cheryl Norman Caldwell has been selected as the new president of the nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds to help breast cancer patients with inadequate health insurance, in Martin, St. Lucie and Indi...
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Safe Place locations still available
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST -- The Safe Place program is designed to assist youth that are at-risk, in crisis or have run away from home. National Safe Place provides access to immediate help and supportive resources for young people in crisis through a network of sites sustained by qualified agencies, trained volunteers, and businesses. B...
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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 S...
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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 i...
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