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VOL. 1/ISSUE 28
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“I thought, ‘Where do I turn next?’ When hospice got involved, they told me. It was a weight lifted off me.” George Beckwith
FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2013
Sheriff pitches to help horse rescue find new paddock By Patrick McCallister Staff writer pmccallister@yourvoiceweekly.com
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New counselor in town Palm City man joins law firm’s Stuart office Staff photo by Patrick McCallister Sheriff William Snyder comforts Tipsy, a rescued mare at the Caring Fields Animal Sanctuary, 6452 Markel St., Palm City. Snyder appealed to the public for help finding a new location for the Equine Rescue & Adoption Foundation. Holly McFall, behind Tipsy, is the foundation’s barn coordinator.
Hospice a lifesaver for families By Patrick McCallister Staff writer pmccallister@yourvoiceweekly.com TREASURE COAST — “I wish I’d called sooner.” With that, Palm City man George Beckwith summed up his feelings about Treasure Coast Hospice. His wife, Ann “Liz” Beckwith has Pick’s disease, an uncommon neurodegenerative condition marked by progressive deterioration of the brain’s nerve cells. Treasure Coast Hospice has helped the couple since
Film festival to feature women’s issues By Nicole Rodriguez Staff writer
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TREASURE COAST — With the concept of empowerment at its core, one local haven for survivors of abuse will host a film festival filled with courage, strength and hope later this month. The Inner Truth Project Center, located in St. Lucie West, is poised to host LUNAFEST, a unique festival that highlights women as shepherds in society, portrayed through short films by women filmmakers. Films range from animation to fictional drama and cover topics from women’s health, motherhood and body image to aging, cultural diversity and breaking barriers. The festival, which began
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Honor Flight movie coming Hospice hosting free showings May 21
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Going solar
Company can show clients how to save money, go green
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Be a hero, save the waters
First-ever paddle board event coming to area 14
Relaying success American Cancer Society’s Relay raises $31,000
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PALM CITY — Martin County Sheriff William Snyder is looking for horse lovers with some green pastures to help out. The Equine Rescue & Adoption Foundation, which fosters large animals for the Sheriff’s Office, is looking for a new paddock. “If this closes, and it faces closing a year from now, the horses won’t have a home,” the Sheriff said at a press conference Monday, May 13. The foundation has its Caring Fields Animal Sanctuary at 6452 Markel St., Palm City. It’s been at the location for eight years. The owner has the property for sale,
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