MARTIN COUNTY Vol. 12, No. 45 www.HometownNewsOL.com Friday, April 11, 2014 TIME FOR RAIN EASTER HOUSE PHISHING ALERT GOLFING FOR C.E.R. Some lagoon-friendly ideas to Tournament next Saturday will 27th annual YMCA Phishing emails are emails help Children’s Emergency fertilize your lawn during fundraiser raffle tickets constructed to look like it’s wetter months so your lawn Resources, Inc., make sure are still available through coming from a legitimate Martin County children in stays greener but the lagoon 3 p.m. April 17 source. doesn’t need get medical help - and there’s still time to sign up GARDENING 14 WANT TO WIN A HOUSE? 2 COMPUTE THIS 3 GOLF 18 Away for an hour Lagoon forum taking place April 16 far, far away... By Alisha McDarris local environmental profes- and what they have to do with Sponsored by Treasured For Hometown News sionals want them to head to November’s ballot. Lands Foundation and Martin the polls educated. Local organizations are offer- County Taxpayers Association, TREASURE COAST —The That’s why voters are invited ing a free public forum on the the event aims to raise aware- future of the Indian River Introductory to Indian Riverside Park on Water and Land Legacy ness about the amendment $ 99 Lagoon could be in the hands April 16 to participate in a dis- Amendment that will be up for 1-Hour Massage of voters this November and 49 Session cussion about local waterways a vote this fall. See LAGOON, page 9 Convenient Hours Franchises Available Maxon Brodsky, Eco-friendly designs 7, of Palm City, LMT’s models his outfit WANTED! Alexandra Hernan- made from black dez, 10, of Port St. garbage bags. Port St. Lucie West Lucie, blows the The outfits will 1707 NW St. Lucie West Blvd Next to Five Guys crowd a kiss as she be on display at (772) 344-0222 models her dress. the museum for Stuart The Art To Ware their EarthFest 1503 NW Federal Hwy Fashion Show and Event on N of Roosevelt Bridge, by Publix Contest features (772) 497-7500 Saturday, April wearable art created 19, 10 a.m. to 2 Open 7 Days: from 80 percent p.m., can be M-F 8pm-10pm recycled or used viewed for the Sat. 8am-8pm materials in three rest of the Sun. 10am-8pm categories, including month. 62 kids Save when you scheduled today. Free Style, Punk Rock participated. and Gatsby Glamour at the Children's Museum of the Treasure Coast in Jensen Beach on Friday, April 4. MassageEnvy.com 093058 Sevin Bullwinkle Sevin Bullwinkle staff photographer staff photographer WEEKEND WEATHER Friday: Partly cloudy; high: 77; low: 63; high tide: 6:24 a.m.; low tide: 12:33 p.m. Saturday: Partly cloudy; high: 79; low: School restored to former glory 59; high tide: 7:09 a.m.; low tide: 1:14 p.m. By Alisha McDarris The Apollo School, located as a thrift shop, canteen, even ed individuals heard the build- Sunday: Partly cloudy, chance of storms; high: 81; low: 63; high tide: 7:51 a.m.; For Hometown News at 9141 S.E. Apollo Street, has a location for church services. ing was on the market. low tide: 1:52 p.m. been many things in its time. It Eventually it closed and was Kathy Spurgeon, president Weather courtesy of weather.com HOBE SOUND — One of started out as Olympia School neglected as bees built hives in of the Apollo School Founda- INDEX Hobe Sound’s most beloved around 1924, then around the eaves and trees grew out of tion, was one of the individu- architectural pieces has finally 1963 when it could no longer the chimney. In 1999, the als who couldn’t bear to see Classified 20 Out & About 15 Crossword 19 Police Report 5 been restored after years of sit- hold all of burgeoning Hobe Apollo School Foundation Financial 12 Viewpoint 6 ting in crumbling disrepair. Sound’s students, it was used formed because a few interest- See SCHOOL, page 8 076449 2 Hometown News – MARTIN COUNTY – www.HometownNewsOL.com Friday, April 11, 2014 Tickets still available for YMCA Easter House By Alisha McDarris families with scholarship dollars that For Hometown News they can use toward the dozens of pro- grams that the YMCA offers. TREASURE COAST — The YMCA of “We don’t ever want to turn anyone the Treasure Coast’s biggest fundraiser away for an inability to pay,” said of the year, the annual Easter House Robin Sutherland, Easter House Pro- raffle, is wrapping up soon and tickets ject Director. “Every year we provide are still available. thousands of scholarships with the This is the 27th year the YMCA has money we raise.” raffled off a house in the area, provid- That’s what the Easter House raffle ing one lucky family with a brand new is truly all about. abode or $150,000 and thousands of “It’s not just about the house,” Ms. others with YMCA scholarships. Sutherland said. “First and foremost Every $10 raffle ticket goes toward we’re supporting the children and providing Treasure Coast children and families of the Treasure Coast.” Last year more than 60,000 raffle tickets were sold raising more than $250,000. This year the goal is to sell • Treasure just fewer than 66,000 tickets for the Coast’s Only Mon.~Sat. house that is valued at around $50,000 Premier 11am~6pm File photo Oxygen Bar Sun. more than last year’s. As of Monday, and Vape 14,852 tickets still needed to be sold to Tickets for the 2014 Easter House are still available. Lounge 11am-4pm meet that goal. • Treasure Coast’s Largest If not enough tickets are sold, prizes will be built after the drawing so the Raffle tickets can be purchased at a Selection of Electronic winner can select details like the color local YMCA, at the Easter House, by Cigarettes since 2010 will still be given away, but the YMCA • E-Juice and Accessories won’t be able to offer scholarships to as of the tile, cabinets and countertops. calling (877) WIN-YMCA (877) 946- • Over Of course, if the winner is happy 9622 or online at 200 many families on the Treasure Coast. Flavors 093061 The house is 2,700-square feet with with the home they have, they can opt YMCAeasterhouse.org. made for the $150,000 cash prize instead. The model house is open for tours in USA • Knowledgeable Staff / four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a Service & Repair two-car garage. It is located in the There’s also a second prize this year seven days a week from 10:30 a.m. - 20% OFF BUY Highlands Reserve Community in that can only be won by purchasing 5:30 p.m. and is located at 1753 S.W. STARTER KIT 2 E-LIQUIDS Palm City and is valued at $294,990. three Easter House tickets at the same Swallowtail Way in Palm City. • Complete E-Cig GET • Charger “It’s a beautiful home in a great time. It is a 2014 Harley Davidson Anyone hoping to win a beautiful • & E-Liquid 1 FREE! ✃ Exp 4-30-14 Exp 4-30-14 neighborhood,” Ms. Sutherland said. 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