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Museum to host Memorial Day service
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For Hometown News FORT PIERCE - The National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum will pay honor to individuals who gave their lives in the line of duty on May 28. The ceremonies will start at 10 a.m., and retired Navy chaplain, the Rev. Robert Bedingfield will lead the service. Among the guest speakers will be Capt. Frank Winget, a veteran of the SEAL teams, as...
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Nursing center receives awards
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For Hometown News PORT ST. LUCIE - Two clinical staff members of Palm Garden of Port St. Lucie, an award winning rehabilitation and skilled nursing center, won an award of excellence at the 25th annual Florida Association Directors of Nursing convention held in Orlando. Gloria Labidi won first place LPN of the Year, and Marie Jackson won third pl...
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Nursing assistant training available
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For Hometown news TREASURE COAST - Those looking for quick job training to get started in the healthcare field should consider registering for the nursing assistant course at Indian River State College. IRSC is accepting applications for nursing assistant classes. Most nursing assistants help with patient care activities such as bathing and feedi...
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University adds three new bachelor's degrees
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For Hometown News PORT ST. LUCIE - As local and statewide demand for baccalaureate degrees increases, Keiser University's Port St. Lucie campus has added a bachelor's of arts in psychology and bachelor's of science degrees in software engineering, data communication and network systems. "We are seeing the demand from both sides," said Tom Creola,...
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City cautions residents to make payments only through official website
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For Hometown News PORT ST. LUCIE - The city wants residents to know the safest way to pay water and sewer bills online is to only use the city's official website. While other websites can legally use the name Port St. Lucie and may even collect money, they are not city websites. The city is aware of at least one website that collected water and s...
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Assistant superintendent receives doctorate
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For Hometown News ST. LUCIE COUNTY - Kevin Perry, assistant superintendent of schools and fine arts for the St. Lucie County School District, will received a doctor of philosophy in educational leadership from Florida Atlantic University's College of Education on May 4. "As his dissertation advisor, I am very proud of Kevin," said Ira Bogotch, FA...
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Student wins foundation's scholarship
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For Hometown News ST. LUCIE COUNTY - Carmel Bourjolly, a student in the Indian River State College educational talent search program, was named a class of 2012 Gates Millennium Scholar. The Gates Millennium Scholars, funded by a grant through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, selects 1,000 outstanding students with financial need each year t...
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Summer camp enrollment open
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For Hometown News FORT PIERCE - The Open Arms Early Childhood Learning Center of Fort Pierce, which opened in August 2011, is accepting enrollment for children ages 5 to 12 for its inaugural summer camp. The camp, a 10-week program, will keep children's minds busy with great learning experiences and education adventures. Camp themes and activitie...
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Gym equipment donated to children's club
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For Hometown News FORT PIERCE - The Boys & Girls Club of St. Lucie County Mac Mascioli Unit received a $30,000 donation from Andrew Hunt at the Roy A. Hunt Foundation to update its weight room. The new Cybex weight equipment was delivered to the unit on May 16. The weight room at the Mac Mascioli Unit previously consisted of worn and out-dated eq...
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Obituaries
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Janet Barber Janet Barber, 74, of Fort Pierce, died May 9, 2012. Arrangements by Yates Funeral Home & Crematory. Lucy Countie Lucy Countie, 84, of Fort Pierce died Friday, May 11, 2012. Arrangements by Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory. Lenia Mary Dacko Lenia Mary Dacko, 88, of Fort Pierce, died May 7, 2012. Arrangements by Hais...
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Volunteers needed for law games
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For Hometown News ST. LUCIE COUNTY - Dozens of volunteers are needed to assist with registration during the Florida Police and Fire Games, scheduled for June 17-22. More than 3,000 law enforcement officers and firefighters from around the state are expected to arrive on the Treasure Coast to compete in 49 Olympic-style events taking place in St. ...
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Weight loss challenge to raise money for charity
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For Hometown News ST. LUCIE COUNTY - For eight weeks during June and July, Samson Strength and Conditioning will host the "Dropping Pounds for Hope" challenge, where participants can drop pounds while raising money for charity. Starting June 1, participants will earn $1 per pound to be donated to the Van Duzer Foundation. Four teams with two trai...
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High school diplomas presented at ceremony
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - Taking a big step toward a brighter future, 442 Treasure Coast residents have earned their high school diplomas through Indian River State College this year. Throughout the 2011-12 school year, the graduates earned high-school credits in IRSC's adult high school or completed preparation and passed the general ed...
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Clubs & Classes in the Fort Pierce area
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Clubs and organizations . AARP senior community service employment program: The employment program offers free training and assistance in getting a job for qualifying seniors who are 55 or older on a limited income, and living in Martin or St. Lucie counties. Call (772) 223-2653 or (772) 462-6149. . American Legion Post 40: Hall rental is availab...
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Port St. Lucie Community Notes
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Society seeking members The Singletarian Society of Martin and St. Lucie counties are looking for new members between 57 and 70. Members must be widows, widowers or divorced. Meets second Thursday of every month. Call (772) 398-2345 for more information. Library continues art program The Morningside Branch Library hosts the "Walls of Art" progr...
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Fort Pierce Community Notes
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Society seeking members The Singletarian Society of Martin and St. Lucie counties are looking for new members between 57 and 70. Members must be widows, widowers or divorced. Meets second Thursday of every month. Call (772) 398-2345 for more information. Class for dads The Nurturing Father's class is offered free to all St. Lucie County men by ...
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Clubs & Classes in the Port St. Lucie area
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Clubs and organizations . AD/HD Support Group: The meetings are at K.C. Chung Tae Kwon Do, Darwin Square, 3211 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd. For information, call (772) 879-1011. . Air Force Sergeants Association: Treasure Coast Chapter 564 meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the DAV Hall, 1350 S.W. California Blvd., Port St. Luc...
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