HERALD PHOTO BY BETSY WILLIAMS -- Jameson Courtois, Mackenzie Nazario, Brandt Arthur, and Rowan Andrews wait at the door to the church where they would process to the front for the 2013 Rainbows End VPK Graduation ceremony on May 21 held at the 7th Day Adventist Church in Port Charlotte. Along with their diploma, each student received a 'best or most' title, before leaving the stage, only to return dressed in their Sunday best to perform songs for the packed church.
6/12/2013
Album ID: 1667813
Educare graduates VPK students
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HERALD PHOTO BY BETSY WILLIAMS -- Singing and acting out the 'Tooty Ta' song is a tradition for the Educare VPK graduation ceremony. The May 23 ceremony was no exception, as 20 graduates performed the song in front of family and friends held this year at the Cultural Center of Charlotte County before receiving their diplomas.
6/12/2013
Album ID: 1667814
Little Lillian Bay overcomes big odds
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6/5/2013
Album ID: 1664468
St. Charles Borromeo celebrates May Crowning
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HERALD PHOTO BY BETSY WILLIAMS -- Second grade students at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School honored the Blessed Virgin Mary during the annual May Crowning, May 9, in the school courtyard after the children's Mass. Students were allowed to wear their First communion clothing for the celebration. Here, Madelyn Crouch during one of the prayers led by Fr. Duong Nguyen, who presided of the Children's Mass and the May Crowning.
6/5/2013
Album ID: 1664467
Unity Church of Peace 'Healed' for Mother's Day
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HERALD PHOTO BY BETSY WILLIAMS -- The Inspiring Life story of Myrtle Fillmore, Mother of Unity, was portrayed by actress Angel Stokey in a play titled 'Healed' written by Roberta Moore and presented on Mothers' Day at The Unity Church of Peace off Veterans Boulevard and Torrington Street on the line between Port Charlotte and North Port. The play takes place in the Fillmore living room over a cup of tea, where Ms. Myrtle tells of her profound healing experience and spiritual journey with her husband, Charles.
6/5/2013
Album ID: 1664471
Golden Years club a golden opportunity for health, fitness
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HERALD PHOTO BY DELORES SAVAS -- Max, a golden retriever, is the resident therapy dog and Rose Vulpis are always ready to meet and greet patrons at the Golden Years Health and Fitness for Seniors Club in Port Charlotte.
6/5/2013
Album ID: 1664470
Charlotte Harbor students enjoy prom night
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HERALD PHOTO BY DONNELL BATES -- Courtlin Decker, 8, a student at Charlotte Harbor School, looked pretty in pink at her 2013 prom.
6/5/2013
Album ID: 1664466
Hospice volunteers honor veterans at Royal Palm
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PHOTO BY SHIRLEY GEORGE -- The Honor Guard from the Vietnam Veterans of America, Gulf Coast Chapter 1037, opened the pinning ceremony at the Royal Palm Retirement Centre. From left are Michael McWatt, Leroy Mobley and John Kalena.
6/5/2013
Album ID: 1664465
Murdock Middle School hosts robotic competition
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HERALD PHOTO BY BETSY WILLIAMS -- Overall winners of the first Lego League Robotics competition through the Charlotte County Boys & Girls Club after-school program were Team C-3PO from Murdock Middle School, Jayda Poulin, sixth grade, Emily Conwi sixth grade, Joe Kennedy seventh grade and Zacharey Greisiger, eighth grade. The competition included actual robot time, and also display boards by the students. The event was held at Murdock Middle School with teams from Murdock and L.A. Ainger competing. Amie McAllister is the Murdock Middle after-school program manager.
