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2024 March Andy Pet of the Week

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24 Jan St Lucie Open Enroll

RACCOON TESTS POSITIVE FOR RABIES IN SEWALL’S POINT

20 Oct MC Health Logo

Residents are urged to take extra precautions when outdoors and avoid contact with wildlife
Martin County – The Florida Department of Health in Martin County is confirming that a raccoon found in Sewall’s Point has tested positive for rabies.

All residents and visitors should be aware that rabies is present in the wild animal population. All domestic animals should be vaccinated against rabies and all wildlife contact should be avoided, particularly raccoons, bats, foxes, skunks, otters, bobcats, and coyotes.

Rabies is a disease of the nervous system and is fatal to warm-blooded animals and humans. The only treatment for human exposure to rabies is rabies specific immune globulin and rabies immunization. Appropriate treatment started soon after the exposure will protect an exposed person from the disease.

Residents and visitors are advised to take the following precautions:
Keep your pets under direct supervision and on a leash so they do not come in contact with wild or stray animals. If an animal bites your pet, seek veterinary assistance for the animal immediately and contact Martin County Animal Control at 772-463-3211.
Avoid contact with wild or stray animals. Do not handle, feed, or unintentionally attract them with open garbage cans or litter.
Immunize your pets based on your veterinarian’s recommended schedule.
Spay or neuter your pets to help reduce the number of unwanted pets that may not be properly cared for or regularly vaccinated.

For more information on rabies, please visit FloridaHealth.gov.

Sheriff William Snyder Not Running for Reelection

William Snyder

Stuart - Martin County Sheriff William Snyder announced Wednesday he will not run for reelection this year.

With social media post on Facebook, Sheriff Snyder said he will not seek a fourth term in office and will instead "return to private life."
Below is the message that was on Facebook.

"Dear friends,

"Serving you as Sheriff has been the absolute honor of a lifetime. The Good Book says for everything there is a season and my 52 years of public service is coming to an end. I will not seek a fourth term in office.

"One of my favorite farewell speeches of all time was given at Yankee Stadium by Lou Gehrig. He famously said, “I am the luckiest man in the world.” I understand his sentiment. I too feel like the luckiest man in the world to have worked with the men and women of the Martin County Sheriff’s office and, in that capacity, protect you and your families.

"If it was about me, I wouldn't leave," Snyder said. "I love doing this. But we'll be better off here if I step away now and let somebody else fill that gap. "While I will be absent from the Sheriff’s Office, I will be present always in spirit. My Chief Deputy John Budensiek intends to offer himself as your next Sheriff. John is a family man first and a fearless public servant. Sheriff Snyder will endorse him and work with all his energy to help him become the next Sheriff. Chief Deputy John Budensiek has been with the sheriff's office for 25 years and worked his way through the ranks to his current position. Sheriff Snyder believes that Stuart will be in extraordinary hands with Chief Budensiek should he be trusted with this office.

"I will return to private life and find meaningful ways to help keep Martin County a great place in which to live, work and raise a family. God bless and keep each of you.

"With a thankful heart,

"William D Snyder, Sheriff

"Martin County, Florida"

Catch the Wave of Hope Adds Two Board Members

2024 February 1

In Photo: Galean Stewart

Article by: Jackie Holfelder / Photos by: Catch the Wave of Hope

Catch the Wave of Hope (CTWH) recently announced the appointment of two additions to its board of directors. Galean Stewart is assistant news director of WPTV NewsChannel 5 in West Palm Beach. She is a native of Jackson, Mississippi and a graduate of Bellhaven University in Jackson, where she received a B.A. in Communication and a Master’s degree in Public Administration. Stewart was elected to the board of directors for region 13 of RTNDA (Radio Television Digital News Association). She is also an active member of NABJ (National Association of Black Journalists). This is Stewart’s first time serving on the board of a nonprofit. She says, "I learned about CTWH and its commitment to educating and spreading awareness about the dangers of child exploitation and trafficking at an event in Martin County. The statistics about these crimes in South Florida and across the country are alarming and I want to be part of a mission to help saving lives." In her leisure time, Stewart enjoys traveling, dancing and photography, and attending comedy shows and concerts. Lisa Patricelli moved to Florida in 2018, coming from Bellevue, Washington where she had an impressive career in law enforcement. She held such positions as a patrol officer, motor officer, school resource officer, lieutenant, and supervisor of fraud, crime prevention, and vice detectives. While holding the supervisory job, she got involved in fighting the growing issue of human trafficking. She advanced to the position of captain of investigations, leading a team of 33 detectives. Patricelli concurrently served 20 years as a Coast Guard reserve officer during her law enforcement career. Now a happy Florida resident, she enjoys reading, boating with her husband and three English Bulldogs, or exploring new places in their RV. Patricelli says, “I am honored to join the Board of Catch the Wave of Hope and am drawn to its mission of education, awareness, and victim advocacy for human trafficking victims.” Catch the Wave of Hope is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the vision to be an empowering voice and defender of those who are experiencing or have overcome sexual exploitation. For information, visit www.catchthewaveofhope.org.

2024 February 2

In Photo: Lisa Patricelli

State to Award Indian River State College $4 Million
in Support of Workforce Development

Governor Ron DeSantis stopped by Indian River State College to announce a 4 million dollar grant that will establish a ballistics safe glass manufacturing program at IRSC. 

"I am today pleased to be able to award a $4 million grant through the job growth grant fund to Indian River State College to create a new center for ballistics and emerging technology. And this is something that I think is right in our wheelhouse for as the state of Florida, because what the center is going to be able to do, students are going to learn skills they need to make ballistic assault barriers, including bulletproof glass walls and doors. So we're pride ourselves on being a law and order state. We've backed law enforcement across many different ways. Well, this is another way that we're doing this. I mean, to have a glass and a police cruiser that can actually withstand shots could be the difference between saving an officer's life or not."

Governor DeSantis

Fort Pierce - Nearly 200 were in attendance at the Indian River State College Eastman Advanced Workforce Training Complex on Wednesday when Governor Ron DeSantis announced an award of $4 million to Indian River State College to create advanced technology workforce development programs and build an innovative Center of Ballistics and Emerging Technology. The funding is through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF), which makes strategic investments in programs that build stronger communities and support workforce training across the state.

“We see an opportunity to use the job growth grant to really make an impact not just with workforce, but also for the economy here on the Treasure Coast of Florida,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “So I am today pleased to be able to award a $4 million grant through the job growth grant fund to Indian River State College to create a new center for ballistics and emerging technology.”

The project underscores Indian River State College’s vision to provide development and testing to support business and innovation. This project will allow the College to expand its training in advanced manufacturing, particularly in precision fabrication and mechatronics. The project complements the programs and facilities of the Eastman Advanced Manufacturing Building and the Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex.

“This grant will help take technology off the shelf, put it to use, and help those who protect us,” said Indian River State College President Dr. Timothy Moore. “The Governor’s support has been instrumental. I cannot think of a more important way to demonstrate the value of education, the value of technology, and the value of leadership.”

The Center for Ballistics and Emerging Technology will serve as the nexus where industry partners, law enforcement agents, workforce training professionals, and Indian River State College students and faculty collaborate. The project plans to create more than 300 new advanced manufacturing-trained graduates over the next ten years.

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IRSC Foundation 2024-2025 Scholarship Application Period is Now Open

19 Oct IRSC Logo

Fort Pierce - The scholarship application period for the 2024–2025 school year is now open for new and returning students seeking financial assistance provided through the Indian River State College Foundation. Last year, the Foundation awarded more than $3 million in scholarships to many deserving IRSC students.
With hundreds of unique scholarships available, every IRSC student and potential student should take the time to investigate what sources of support may be available through the IRSC Foundation. Scholarships are awarded based on career interests, academic achievement, organizational affiliation, county of residence, financial need, and other criteria.
The scholarship application will be accessible through MyPioneer Portal and RiverMail through November 30, 2024. Earliest submissions will be given priority as evaluated against scholarship criteria; therefore, students are encouraged to apply early.
New students will have to apply to IRSC and activate an IRSC email account by visiting irsc.edu/admissions/index.html. Then, visit irsc.student.awardedsoftware.com, sign in with the IRSC email and password and complete and submit a scholarship profile.
For more information on scholarships, contact the IRSC Financial Aid Office at 772-462-7450.

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