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STUART PALM CITY MARTIN COUNTY JENSEN BEACH HOBE SOUND @HometownNewsMartin @hometownnewsmc @HometownNewsMC Vol. 17, No. 42 www.HometownNewsTC.com Friday, March 15, 2019 NOW INSIDE ADOPT ME OH SNAP! HALL OF FAME TOUR ‘Touring with the Townies’ features reader-submitted photos Achillies is a strong, This snapper was reeled in The Pro-Football Hall of from travels. Let’s see how many tri-colored mix breed with an by the granddaughter of Fame is this weeks "Touring places we can go! Send in your active soul. He is currently St. Lucie River locals. with the Townies" stop. picture or questions to looking for his forever home [email protected] and available for adoption. TAKE US WITH YOU PET OF THE WEEK 3 CATCH 12 TOWNIE 13 Going for a slider County Martin County Sheriff’s Office Community Out- reach BBQ was held at begins Indian Riverside Park in Jensen Beach on Tuesday, effort to March 5. The Sheriff’s Office invited the commu- nity to meet some of the streamline deputies as they grill them some food, learn about growth what goes on in their community, discuss crime prevention tips and talk Community about their concerns. Redevelopment Agency Here, six-year-old Anasta- Board members get sia Jalil tries her luck at corn hole. update on CRA Code/ 2018 DER EA S R ’ Comp Plan revision C E H1O I C process By Donald Rodrigue Sevin Bullwinkle For Hometown News staff photographer STUART – The board members of the Community Redevelopment Agency got their first update Feb. 25 on the ongoing effort to streamline development in Martin Cove Royal project rejected County’s six community redevelopment areas through Comprehensive Growth Man- The Martin County Local mental concerns. agement Plan amendments. All three LPA members admitted traffic congestion The County Commission kickstarted the Planning Agency rejects staff along the roadway in front of the 97-acre parcel has process well over a year ago when its mem- become increasingly problematic, Board Member bers voted 4-1 in December of 2017 to begin recommendation for 118-unit William Flanagan expressed the first concerns about COMMUNITY CALENDAR holding community meetings to gather resi- the potential automobile traffic generated by the addi- dent input on how to best tweak the Comp Cove Road development tion of 118 new homeowners to the area and peppered See Plan to accomplish that goal. During that community Principal Planner Peter Walden with questions about meeting, Senior Planner Irene Szedlmayer events on By Donald Rodrigue the traffic study. page 2 explained that developers of simple in-fill For Hometown News “That’s a lot of houses coming into that area and a projects found their hands tied by the Comp lot more of the traffic that we’re proposing in another Plan’s current mixed-use requirements and STUART – With barely a quorum for the vote, two section,” he said. “When the traffic study’s done, what other restrictions for the Golden Gate, Hobe of the three members of the Local Planning Agency does that take into account of the traffic impact to Sound, Jensen Beach, Old Palm City, Port INDEX present for the March 7 meeting voted to recommend Cove Road?” Salerno and Rio CRAs. denial of the 118-unit Cove Royal residential project Mr. Walden said it was basically a two-year snap- Classified 16 Out & About 11 “The staff report identifies several applica- Crossword 15 Police Report 5 on Southeast Cove Road citing traffic and environ- See COVE, page 8 See GROWTH, page 4 Horoscopes 11 Viewpoint 6 Open House this Sunday 3/17/2019 1-4 PM!!! www.IRPRiverbendcondo.com Joseph Melanson 772-486-7243 Visit www.JRMRealEstate.com 2 N. Sewall’s Point Rd. Completely renovated penthouse condo in Indian River Plantation Resort with world class amenitites. Enjoy Golf, Tennis, Marina, and the Atlantic Beaches Stuart, FL 772-287-1777 2 Hometown News – MARTIN COUNTY – www.HometownNewsTC.com Friday, March 15, 2019 Community calendar SATURDAY, MARCH 16 more information, visit www.hobesound. org. • Predator and Prey: One is the hunter and one is the hunted, but can some SATURDAY, MARCH 23 species be both? Kids will enjoy a craft project and play a predator/prey game • 23rd Annual Classics at the Beach before enjoying a family-friendly walk Car Show: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Elliott Museum through Halpatiokee Regional Park. The Parking Lot, 825 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart. It's park's trails will offer participants an the Elliott's biggest event of the year! Mark opportunity to scout for signs of animals on your calendar for the 23rd Annual Classics the prowl and those looking to escape! at the Beach Car Show. This year promises Hikers interested in this event should meet to be the best ever! Museum admission is at 10 a.m. at the covered pavilion at 8303 included in the entry fee so you can also S.W. Lost River Road, Stuart. Weaving enjoy Octane & Opulence II: Gentlemen together history, environmental education Prefer Race Cars showing the Changing and fun, these hiking events will appeal to Exhibitions Gallery. All guests pay hikers of all ages. Participants should bring admission for this special fundraising event water, sunscreen and insect repellent, and (Member admission privileges do not apply wear closed-toe shoes. Registration is not for the Car Show). For more information, required. All minors must be accompanied visit https://elliottmuseum.org/classics-at- by an adult. the-beach-car-show/. Achilles Martin County's Ecosystem Restoration Achilles is a large, handsome, boisterous boy who is only about 6 and Management Division's mission is to TUESDAY, APRIL 2 preserve, restore, maintain and enhance years old. He is very calm in is kennel and very active once he is out Martin County's environmental resources • Martin County Democrats: The Martin and about. His favorite game is tug and he adores playing with his and meet these goals through restoration County Democratic Club meets the first toys. Achilles can be very picky about his dog friends so a meet-and- of native habitats, water quality Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm at the greet is required for any doggie siblings. Achilles is not too fond of improvement projects and developing Best Western Hotel, 1209 SE Federal High- appropriate public access to conservation way in Stuart. The next meeting is sched- cats and any cats would prefer home without him in it. He has been lands. uled for Tues., April, 2. The speaker will be working with several HSTC volunteers and now knows several basic For information on Martin County's Laurie Prim who will speak on "Charter commands and has the skills to complete his Canine Good Ecosystems Restoration and Management School Profiteers Scamming the Public". Division, visit www.martin.fl.us/ For more information, visit www.martin- Citizenship with his new family. Achilles is a HSTC Dolly’s Dream EcoRestoration. countydemocrats.org. Dog! This means his adoption fee has been sponsored AND he • Third Saturday Gourmet: 5-9 p.m., • Financial Literacy Program: The Indi- near Juno Shoe Girl, 11766 S.E. Dixie comes with a bunch of extra goodies to help him adjust to his new an River State College (IRSC) Center for home. Some of these bonus goodies include a crate and a FREE 6 Highway, Hobe Sound. Enjoy a range of Financial Literacy is hosting a free lecture food trucks, entertainment and vendors, series April 2-4 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the week training class! To learn more about Dolly’s Dream, please visit along with the shops along Dixie Highway, Brown Center for Innovation and Entrepre- https://www.hstc1.org/dollys-dream.Bandit and all of her adoptable in a family-friendly, pet-friendly event. For See CALENDAR, page 5 friends can be seen online at hstc1.org. Media Group has a fulltime opening for Editorial Assistant for the Treasure Coast. A qualified candidate: • Must hold a bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English or Media Relations. • Must be proficient in the English language and AP Style. • Must be able to adhere to strict daily and weekly deadlines. • Must be able to use InDesign. • Must be familiar with TownNews Blox CMS. • Must have a vast knowledge of email, and all social media platforms. • Must be self-motivated, pay attention to detail and be familiar with the community news that is provided by Hometown News. 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Friday, March 15, 2019 Hometown News – MARTIN COUNTY – www.HometownNewsTC.com 3 Hear Care Center helps bring sound to the hearing challenged By Donald Rodrigue one thing she tries to get across to speakers For Hometown News and listeners of any language, however, is the importance of not ignoring the initial signs of STUART – For nearly 21 years, the staff at hearing loss. the Hear Care Center, Inc. has helped the “If they don’t treat it, their brain starts to hearing challenged on the Treasure Coast forget the sound stimulation,” she explained. rejoin the conversation and regain the subtle “What ends up occurring is that they lose cog- nuances of sound unwittingly lost in the shuf- nitive input and are then even more prone to fle. dementia. It is important for patients to get a Although owner Linda MacLeod opened hearing aid soon after being diagnosed with the business in July of 1998, her career helping hearing loss because the device needs to people regain their hearing has spanned more become part of their lives and they learn to than three decades.