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VERO BEACH WABASSO BEACHSIDE @HometownNewsIndianRiver @hometownnewsirc @HometownNewsIRC Vol. 16, No. 33 www.HometownNewsTC.com Friday, April 12, 2019 I ASK ADOPT US SIGHT OF THE FEAST BOAT-LOAD CATCH These locals took along a Mindi Fetterman has These cats, Violet and Angel, Check out this enormous penned a column copy of our paper to the snook that was caught in are both available for Feast of Mount Carmel discussing Sexual Assault adopotion through the the Indian River. Awareness Month Humane Society and looking for their forever home. COLUMN 7 PET OF THE WEEK 4 TOURING 16 CATCH 17 Pirates life for me Jackie Robinson Game launches new era By Mike Winikoff [email protected] VERO BEACH — The 2019 Jackie Robinson Celebration Game at Historic Dodgertown’s Holman Stadium April 15 takes place during an exciting time for the legendary facility. Jackie Robinson made his Major League Baseball debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947. In 1948, Dodgertown opened and became the first fully integrated spring training facil- Anthony Inswasty/staff photographer ity in the south. McKee Botanical Garden was transformed into a magical wonderland for the The sixth annual Jackie Robinson Cel- ebration Game, a benefit for United Way 9th annual Fairy and Pirate Festival on Saturday, April 6. Here, Lawson White, of Indian River County, will take place 4, and Aurora White, 7, take a ride on a pirate ship. on Monday, April 15, at 6:42 p.m., at Hol- man Stadium. Fireworks sponsored by The Brackett Family Foundation will light up the sky shortly after the game. www.theoriginaldiscountfurniture.com Tickets for the expected sell-out are on Vero Beach reviewing sale now. The St. Lucie Mets, a Class A-Advanced affiliate of the New York COMMUNITY CALENDAR Mets, will host the Fort Myers Miracle, an affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. See Three Corners property community “United Way is proud to partner with events on the Alma Lee Loy Bridge, site of both the city’s waste- Historic Dodgertown in the sixth annual page 2 By Mike Winikoff [email protected] water treatment plant and the old post office. Jackie Robinson Celebration Game,” said In February, the city issued a Request for Proposals United Way CEO Michael Kint. “This VERO BEACH — The city of Vero Beach is review- from planning firms to lead a planning and design has become a phenomenal communi- ing two proposals to develop the city-owned proper- process, including community participation. Two ty-wide event that is inspirational, fami- INDEX ties known as the “Three Corners Site.” responses were received, from Port St. Lucie-based ly-friendly, affordable, and lots of fun. We deliberately keep ticket prices as low Classified 23 Out & About 15 The location of the three parcels is the intersection Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. and Miami-based Crossword 22 Police Report 5 of Indian River Boulevard and 17th St., at the foot of See JACKIE, page 3 Horoscopes 15 Viewpoint 6 See CORNERS, page 2 REINER FAMILY DENTISTRY Caring Dentistry for the Entire Family DENTAL SERVICES INCLUDE $50 OFF Invisalign • Root Canals • Children 2 years & up Comprehensive Exam & Full Mouth Series of X-rays. Crown & Bridge • Nitrous Oxide to Reduce Anxiety New Patients Only. Offer Expires 4-30-19 Veneers & Bonding • Dental Implants • Extractions (Offer not valid with Insurance or any other coupons) The patient and any other person responsible for payment has a right to refuse to pay, cancel payment or be reimbursed for Tooth Colored Fillings • Partial Dentures • Dentures payment for any other service. Examination or treatment that is performed as a result of and within 72 hours of responding to the advertisement for the free discounted fee, or reduced fee service, examination, or treatment. D0150, D0210 Laser Surgery for Periodontal Disease (LANAP) Bradley H. Reiner, DMD 3975 20th Street Suite 2th Vero Beach 772-564-0724 • View Lanap Video @ www.yourcosmeticdentist.com Hagen Hastings, DMD 2 Hometown News – VERO BEACH– www.HometownNewsTC.com Friday, April 12, 2019 Community calendar Sewing Sew-Ciety [FSS] is a non-profit organi- at 772-226-3080 ext. 4550, or email hjen- SUNDAY, APRIL 14 • Jackie Robinson Birthday Baseball: zation that welcomes all sewists - garment [email protected]. Jackie Robinson crossing the "Color Line" on construction, quilters, home decor - with a • Hibiscus Festival Fine Art & Crafts: On April 15th, 1947 still resonates as one of the focus on skill building and hands-on sewing TUESDAY, APRIL 16 Sunday, April 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. His- most significant triumphs in civil rights histo- at all levels: novice to experienced. The Vero toric Downtown Vero Beach, located at 14th ry. The annual Jackie Robinson Celebration Beach Chapter meets the third Monday of • Hospice Seminar: Celebrate National Avenue in Vero Beach, will host the Hibiscus Game is Minor League Baseball's tribute to every month, year-round, at the St. Augustine Healthcare Decisions Day by attending this Festival Fine Art & Fine Craft Show. More the achievement of a Great American Icon. At Episcopal Church, 475 43rd Ave., Vero Beach interactive conversation about common than 50 artists, musical entertainment, chil- the 2019 Celebration Game, some time will at 9:30 a.m. The next meeting is scheduled myths surrounding hospice on Tuesday, April dren's art show, children's activities. Food & be allocated to recognize an important for Monday, April 15. Join us to share and 16 at 2 p.m. at the Indian River Main Library, drink available for purchase. Plus, United national moment and its historic place as learn through our educational programs. The located at 1600 21st Street in Vero Beach. Against Poverty Shopping Cart Parade The part of Vero Beach's history. The game will love of sewing is our common thread. For The presentation will also include informa- Hibiscus Festival is an annual celebration for take place at Historic Dogertown, located at more information, Contact Maryann at tion about advance care planning and FIVE the City of Vero Beach to increase awareness 32901 21st Street in Vero Beach from 6:30- [email protected] or Susan at 772- WISHES. Free donuts provided while they of historic downtown and raise funds for Main 10:30 p.m. For more information, call (772) 567-6595. last! Presented by the VNA of the Treasure Street Vero Beach that works toward the 567-8900 ext. 115 or email michael.kint@ • Computer Basics Class: The Brackett Coast. For more information, contact Jessica preservation and growth of the area. For unitedwayirc.org Library, located at 6155 College Lane in Vero at 772-770-5060 or email jmatthews@ircli- more information, call (772) 643-6782, Beach, will hold a Computer Basics Course: brary.org. email: [email protected], or visit MONDAY, APRIL 15 Email Basic. Class is for first time computer www.mainstreetverobeach.org/hibiscus-fes- users. Registration is required. For more information and registration, contact Hollie tival. • Sewing Society Meeting: The Florida See CALENDAR, page 5 and Calvin, Giordano and Associates second. the community in a design process for the three posed a fee of $148,660. Calvin, Giordano & Corners “At virtually the geographic heart of greater city-owned properties and the quality of previ- Associates proposed a fee of $57,840. From page 1 Vero Beach, it appears evident to us that these ous relevant work by the firm,” Mr. Falls said. That wide difference in fees was one of the parcels have the potential of providing a public “The firm’s approach to the project includes a main reasons the council decided to delay their DPZ Co Design. space, or commons, to figuratively and physi- multi-day design charrette that will engage the decision. Council members indicated they were An evaluation committee was formed to cally unite the communities on both sides of the community in the development of the design having difficulty comparing one proposal to the evaluate and rank the responses. The evaluation Indian River Lagoon,” read the proposal from and the preparation of, at least, five scenarios other. committee consisted of Jason Jeffries, Director DPZ CoDesign. “With the downtown neigh- for the city’s consideration.” Council member Harry Howle suggested of Planning and Development, Monte Falls, borhoods and the beachfront village on either “If Council desires to enter into a profession- that the city enter into negotiations with DPZ Director of Public Works, and Cheri Fitzgerald, sides of the Alma Lee Loy Bridge often serving al service agreement for planning services for CoDesign, but he was only joined by Mayor Val Principal Planner. The committee interviewed very different populations, these three sites hold the Three Comers Site, Council should autho- Zudans. New council member Robbie Brackett, the two respondents to the RFP. great promise in accommodating functions and rize staff to enter into negotiations with the firm Laura Moss, and Tony Young joined to defeat At the April 2 Vero Beach City Council meet- venues to celebrate the coming together of all that City Council determines will best meet the the motion with a 3-2 vote. ing, Mr. Falls recommended DPZ CoDesign. who call Vero home.” needs of the City,” Mr. Falls said. Council members indicated they would He reported that all three members of the eval- “DPZ CoDesign is considered the more The two companies submitted very different review the proposals and public comments and uation committee ranked DPZ CoDesign first qualified firm based on its approach to engage proposals with very different fees. DPZ pro- revisit the issue over the next few months. 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