In the days before the November election, some of us have a level of anxiety and anticipation.

Anticipation for what some may think will come and anxiety for what some of us fear will happen. After two horrible years, the City of Stuart may be ready for a turnaround. Right now, we don’t have any idea how bad the last year has been to the city’s finances…but it is bad.

Mortell coming back may at least give local business a level of comfort that it won’t become worse. His presence will instill confidence with some staff just knowing a professional is in charge and who will look out for those that were there when the city needed them. There will be other employees who will have a way to go to restore that confidence. Mortell cannot afford to be forgiving to the few that did not put Stuart over their own petty ambition or who are just incompetent.

One person that really did step up and did a great job was Jim Chrulski as interim manager. During a very bad time without really having a finance department, he managed to complete a basic budget, reconcile the city’s accounts that had not been done in months, initiated a hiring freeze, and generally righted the ship. Thanks, Jim.

In this week’s edition, we have Dr. Michele tell us about cancer vaccines. Our fishing columnist, Paul, thinks we finally have conditions for some great beach casting. Along with Andy on politics, Marcelo on Croatia, Frank about the Humane Society, and Rob on his big beautiful Cuban Sandwich, we are more than ready for you to have an enjoyable morning.

Don’t forget that in October, November, and December, we will have only one issue a month. However, consider it a double issue because all of our columnists will be there for you. And we will continue to report on Martin County, Stuart, Indiantown, and all the government news.

We publish articles, notices, and press releases on our Facebook page three or four times a week. You should be checking it daily to receive all our coverage.

So, sit back, relax, have another cup of coffee and take a look within our pages.

Have a great Sunday Morning!