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Good Samaritan women’s program director Sara O’Leary, right, says a group of ladies wanted to help the ministry but didn’t want to clean houses. They now make custom household décor and furniture from used pallets. ELLEN GILLETTE PHOTO

Helping the Hurting

The phrase “Good Samaritan” is part of our vernacular, meaning a person who helps others. When the phrase was first coined in a first century parable, however, the words likely shocked listeners. Samaritans were regarded as outcasts at that time. “Good” Samaritan was a radical thought.

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Clare Stege, an independent villa resident at The Brennity at Tradition, enjoys the facility’s Spring Art Fair, one of many activities offered. THE BRENNITY AT TRADITION

Pleasant Places to Age

When considering a nursing home or assisted care, there may be no better place to live the golden years than Port St. Lucie. The elderly and their loved ones have a variety of choices when it comes time to make the move to a senior facility, whether living here now or interested in relocating to this pleasant environment.

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Michael and Sue Stutzke loved their Tesoro home, but they added this entertainment wall, including fireplace, to the family room to make it look like it was built into the house. ROB DOWNEY PHOTOS

An Oasis of Serenity

After a daily commute between Hobe Sound and Sebastian for two years, Michael and Sue Stutzke discovered their dream house in Tesoro.

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An aerial view of the new headquarters for the St. Lucie County School District shows two completed concrete slabs and the outline of a rectangle that will form the central section of the building. At top right, Interstate 95 and the St. Lucie West interchange are visible. ST. LUCIE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT PHOTO

Site swap

St. Lucie County School District employees had to spread themselves out at various locations throughout the county because of hurricane damage. However, a new administration building will make them one happy family again.

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The Port St. Lucie Community Band rehearses weekly, and performs throughout the year, primarily at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center. The band was founded in 1989 by local musicians who had the support of area businesses and encouragement of city officials. PORT ST. LUCIE COMMUNITY BAND PHOTO

Let the Music Begin

Anything that brings people of all races, ages and backgrounds together is a good thing. When it includes entertainment for all, it’s a great thing. Port St. Lucie Community Band is a wonderful example, whether young or old, bald or blue-streaked. The band personifies “community” as it celebrates 30 years of entertaining the public.

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