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Compost may be heat- article, “The former EPA chiefs — who led the atitis-outbreak-there-link-biosolids-farms- treated to kill some pathogens. But heat treating agency under Presidents Reagan, George H.W. spread/3477020002/ doesn’t kill them all. And how do you know the Bush, George W. Bush and Obama — all raised www.tcpalm.com/story/opinion/contribu- compost was treated in the fi rst place?” concerns about the Trump EPA. They warned tors/2019/06/06/fl orida-needs-stop-recycling- Florida Department of Environmental Protec- that EPA offi cials are abandoning the agency’s serious-nutrient-problem/1261926001/ tion says we have nothing to fear from sewage mission, ignoring science, pushing out career www.fl oridatrend.com/article/25908/biosol- sludge. But DEP follows the Federal Environ- employees and silencing information about cli- ids-waste-to-fertilizer-to--pollution mental Protection Agency, and that agency is mate change.” Later it also said, “This week, the www.planetnatural.com/compost-sewage increasingly criticized for not thinking of protect- former EPA administrators called on Congress Titusville Jay Jay Road Development Ap- ing the American people. to assert its oversight authority and try to return proved An 11/15/18 Bloomberg article by Jennifer EPA to its mission to protect public health and On June 11, 2019, the Titusville City Coun- Diouhy, titled, “EPA Watchdog Questions Safety the environment.” cil approved having 162 homes on 71.76 acres of Sewage Used as Fertilizer,” stated, “According With politics the way they are today, how located approximately 1,500 feet east of U.S. to the probe, the risks of at least 352 pollutants do we trust those who are supposed to protect Highway 1 on the north side of Jay Jay Road. found in biosolids haven’t been fully assessed by us? I say we don’t. Protecting our water, air and Why does this matter to you? This development the EPA. And at least 61 of them have already environment around us should be a right we is only 0.4 miles from the Indian River Lagoon been deemed hazardous by another federal are not willing to give up. Why should we give (IRL). The increased runoff from this develop- agency or program.” up our health for the profi ts of industries? Why ment has to fl ow east into the lagoon. Why would agencies that are supposed to should we allow our government to bow to those Back in the early 1980’s, each county and protect us do the opposite? Florida Phoenix’s same people for our diminished quality of life or city had to set up a comprehensive plan to show 06/12/19 article by Alison White titled “For- shortened length of our life? cont., next page Good Day!, cont. nitrogen and phosphorus into the lagoon. Any makes sense. The amendment’s sweeping change how many homes could be built in their area of time any city or county increases density at one in law does not. control. From agricultural lands that had zon- location, they should decide how it will decrease Because of this amendment, HB 7103 would ing of one home per acre or more, down to how density somewhere else. The bottom line is you, make local governments unaccountable for their many dwellings per acre for apartment buildings as a taxpayer, are having to subsidize develop- land use decisions. That outcome would be based on how high they wanted their buildings, ment not only with your property taxes, but even disastrous for landowners, developers and any such as setbacks for public areas, how close to the self-imposed cleanup of the Indian River other citizens who care about planning in their allow buildings to be to each other, etc. All of this Lagoon, and we shouldn’t put up with it! communities. It would mark the death knell for showed how many roads and other infrastructure On a similar note, Florida House Bill 7103 growth management in Florida, even as the state’s we needed for all areas of the county or cites. is trying to make it easier for developers population is projected to grow by more than 12 Even if we did not increase density on what was and harder for us as taxpayers to fight in- million people over the next half century. The in the comprehensive plan at the time, the IRL creased densities. The 1000 Friends of Florida, timing couldn’t be much worse.” would probably be in trouble, but as areas add www.1000friendsoffl orida.org/veto-hb-7103/, As stated before, we as taxpayers are being the number of homes that can be built (increased states “House Bill 7103 was passed on the 60th asked to subsidize development, taking money density), it adds more pressure on the lagoon. day of the session amid a crush of last-minute leg- out of our pockets to line developer’s pockets. I Under our previous Governor Scott, all this islating. One day before, HB 7103 was amended hope the governor vetoes this bill as it will cost preplanning was considered overkill and devel- on the Senate fl oor with a provision that would every one of us dearly. opers gave large sums of money to the get the gut the ability of Floridians to challenge decisions Reference: right people elected, and now the primary pur- on growth in their communities.” The following www.titusville.com/Agendas. pose is to have the most homes to pay for new also is on the referenced website. asp?AMID=2695&Display=Agenda roads, new sewer systems, law enforcement, fi re “Supporters of the amendment to HB 7103 www.1000friendsoffl orida.org/veto-hb-7103/ departments, etc. said it would deter frivolous lawsuits. But Florida Another Point To His Irresponsible Develop- The trouble is, for every pro, there is a con, law already gives judges the discretion to order ment Versus The Indian River Lagoon and if we increase homes, it is bad for the la- challengers to pay legal fees when they fi le nui- Fact: The more development we have in goon, and cleaning the lagoon becomes harder sance challenges to development decisions. This floodplains and wetlands increases the odds and harder, especially if we keep pushing more thoughtful, case-by-case approach from judges that someone will get fl ooded; maybe not the Why choose Liberty Title for your next closing, The legacy you leave and for ALL your title service needs? should not be one LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED; FULL SER- of unpreparedness VICE TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY! INTEGRITY... IT’S NOT JUST A WORD TO US. Advance funeral planning makes good HONESTY REALLY IS THE BEST POLICY! sense. Do your family right and take the BRANCHES... 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Heavy rain with high winds and Tide Study our residents has nothing to do with any govern- hurricanes will be getting more intense with the According to an article in the Bradenton news, ment issue, but is personal, and is hard to argue ocean temperature rising. the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to when there are no facts or points included. These homes that are built in these conditions, spend $6.25 million for the study of health eff ects Commissioner Lober’s attacks are not free does the developer give a guarantee to these of Red Tide and other algae blooms on humans. speech. It is as dangerous as yelling fi re in a homes or homes around their development that There have been lots of studies completed in the theater. It disrupts normal discourse and incites their homes will not be fl ooded? No. Yet, the Bre- last 30 – 40 years and nothing ever seems to be anger on all sides, not over important governmen- vard County Comprehensive Plan and a County done about it. Guess it’s easier to throw a few tal issues, but nothing except hateful, childlike Ordinance states you cannot fl ood your neighbor. million at it every so often instead of spending the rhetoric. Then why does the homeowner have to spend hundreds of millions to actually fi x the problem. Mr. Lober is a public servant, whereas he so much money for fl ood insurance? And it will Reference: imagines the opposite. This problem has no party get more expensive. We can get guarantees on www.bradenton.com/news/local/arti- affi liation, it is a matter of human decency and our cars, appliances, garden tools, almost any- cle231511448.html respect, which is woefully missing in Commis- thing except your house, especially if they were A Disgrace To Our County sioner Lober. built in fl oodplains or wetlands. Is it because the District 2 County Commissioner Bryan Lober Cheerio, developer knows the odds are the home will be is bringing notoriety to our county with his hate- Maureen Rupe fl ooded? 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The beans were a little lack- more student athletes with access to aff ordable St. Peter's Orthodox Catholic Church athletic physicals and electrocardiogram testing In the Western Rite in the North Brevard community. 3805 FAY BLVD “This is an opportunity to ensure our young PORT ST JOHN, FL. 32927 people are physically able to participate in REVEREND FATHER FRANK COSSENTINO sports for the upcoming school year,” said PMG 321-208-2356 physician Anthony Allotta, DO. “If an individ- Services are as follows: ual has a physical condition that would prevent Every Friday, 12 noon - Sundays,10 am, 4:30 pm or prohibit his or her participation in sports and Social time always follows service on Sundays. other activities, we can identify that early on.” Now is a great time FIRST FRIDAY ROSARY PMG’s Athletic Training Program includes for tree trimming! JULY 5, 2019 certifi ed and licensed athletic trainers and physi- One Time, Sometimes or All the Time. TO WELCOME IN THE NEW YEAR cians. Please call 321-433-2247 or visit parrish- Service to Suit You! 6 PM---SOCIAL TO FOLLOW healthcare.com/events for more information. SCHS Soccer Hosts Camp B & K Home Maintenance While the fi rst days of summer break usu- Handyman Services & Repairs ally fi nds teenagers sleeping in or heading to Pressure Cleaning Licensed the beach, the Space Coast High School Soccer Painting Insured program kicked off the summer season by host- And Much More Bonded ing a two day youth camp on June 6th and 7th. Sr. Citizen Discount The camp was attended by children ranging from Kindergarten to 8th grade. The Viper coaching at the conclusion of the camp. Hayden LaMaster 321-636-6131 staff of Dennis Barry, Pete Monismith, Dwayne and Hailey Thibodeau took home the honors Davis and Philip Garza ran the young players of best Male and Female Player, respectively. through individual drills and team activities, end- Their overall skills were evident in individual FFREEREE SServingerving BrevardBrevard ing the days with scrimmages and goal scoring and team drills. Bentley Hanson earned the Viper EEstimatesstimates SSinceince 22008008 competitions. Spirit Award for her contagious positive behav- ior and her willingness to help assist with camp Computer cleanup. Jaydin Godzinski won the Dedicated Viper Award for an endless supply of energy Repairs and positive attitude. Although he had to ride his bike almost 4 miles to the camp, Jaydin arrived WAR TECHNOLOGIES Repairs * Upgrades before most, if not all, campers on both days and Networking On Site Work Available still performed with a high intensity throughout Professionally designed, data-driven the camp. websites and applications. While the coaches handled the planning and All campers earned a camp t-shirt which will E-commerce overall supervision, the Camp Leaders were the allow them free entry to any of the home games Free Pick-up and Delivery current Viper Soccer players from the Men’s and played by the Viper Soccer teams in the 2019- In Port St. John & Canaveral Groves Areas Ladies’ squads. These outstanding young athletes 20 season. The event could be judged a success Phone: 795-3228 volunteered their own time to help ensure that the by many measures, however the best measure ERIC & CECILIA campers were given a great experience. The Viper may be the happy faces on the campers and the JONES players helped run drills, provided examples of number of kids who asked when the next camp - OWNERS - correct soccer maneuvers and competed with and would be scheduled and asked for information against the campers to provide an overall great about registering with a community soccer club. experience. The event would not have been a success Day one of the camp saw the athletes brave without the support of local business partners balmy conditions on the main soccer fi eld. Ath- Beef ‘O’Brady’s, Luna Blu Pizza, Scoops Old letes ran through individual dribbling skills, fol- Fashioned Ice Cream and Chippies Frozen lowed by one on one battles which evolved into Yogurt. Their help in promoting the event, pro- UPS Authorized Shipping Outlet two versus two games and eventually small sided viding prizes and feeding the players is deeply scrimmages. Although the athletes’ red faces appreciated. and soaked shirts showed the wear of a long day in the heat, they left with smiles and a desire to compete again the following day. Day two started with a change in plans as the main fi eld was shut down and the camp moved indoors to the gymnasium. The campers showed a great attitude as they adapted and embraced the diff erent challenges presented by playing in- 321-576-2789 doors. Both days saw a high level of competition Fax: 321-639-4520 and boundless energy from the campers. [email protected] Although all of the campers showed an ex- cellent ability and superb sportsmanship, the Erica Higginbotham Licensed & performance of a few players were highlighted President Insured Monthly Tax Update fer of the investment or asset was due to death. Another reason for obtaining the stepped basis Last month I discussed the circumstances Therefore, it is important for the Personal Repre- deals with determining the Estate’s inventory. The involving inherited retirement accounts. This sentative/Successor Trustee of the estate to obtain inventory of the Estate is a requirement imposed month I’m going to discuss the circumstances some type of documentation on the value of the on the Successor Trustee/Personal Representative involving inherited real property, mutual funds, investment or asset on the day of passing. Real for probate or accounting to the benefi ciaries. So, individual stocks and bonds, outside of any re- estate would have a comparative market analysis it’s in your best interest to obtain the appropriate tirement plan. (CMA) or an appraisal completed. Stocks, bonds documentation as soon as possible following the When one of our loved ones pass away and and mutual funds would be the closing day value. passing of your loved one. they have these investments, the benefi ciaries Collectibles would have a non-related, expert This is a very brief overview. Additional will receive the “stepped-up basis” for each type evaluation statement. details and specifi c assistance in applying the of investment. “Stepped-up basis” is defi ned as Here’s another example with real estate. If you general information in this article may be attained the fair market value of the investment on the day inherit the real estate and you know the stepped- by contacting your tax advisor or our offi ce. Pro- of passing. This stepped-up basis is the value the up basis, then any additional major improvements vided by Tracey C. Higginbotham, E.A., (321) benefi ciary will use to determine if there is a capi- or major repairs will be added to the stepped-up 632-5726, a member of the National Society of tal gain or loss upon disposing of the investment. basis to arrive at your new adjusted basis. The Accountants. Okay, easy, right, and it actually is. Take for new adjusted basis will then be subtracted from example, if you inherit 100 shares of Ford stock the selling price, along with the closing cost to Parks & Recreation Meeting and on the day your loved one passed away, they arrive at your capital gain or loss. The North Brevard Commission on Parks and were worth $10.00 per share, your basis would be Here’s another scenario involving a married Recreation will hold its next monthly meeting $1,000 (100 times $10.00). Then, a month later couple. If the married couple owns a piece of on Thursday, July 11th, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. The you decided to dispose/sell, the shares at $12.50 a real estate and one of them passes away, then meeting will be held in the Brevard Room at 518 share, you would have a long-term capital gain of the new adjusted basis is determined by the fol- South Palm Avenue in Titusville. The public is $2.50 per share, or a total long-term capital gain lowing: take the stepped-up basis, divided by invited to attend. of $250.00 ($12.50 times 100 equaling $1,250 two, plus their original basis, divided by two, The Brevard Room is located in a building minus the $1,000 basis). and add the two results to arrive at the surviving on the north side of the parking lot behind the This same concept is applied to any other spouses’ new adjusted basis. And this goes for Brevard County Government Center–North. investment or asset of the estate and it is always jointly owned stocks, bonds, mutual funds and For questions, call Jeff Davis at (321) 264- long-term capital gain tax treated, since the trans- any other investment or asset. 5105. Registration for Fall 2019 Season is is no limit to the number of sponsors one person/family may bring to our OPEN! league. Be sure to explain to the sponsor how everyone (them, league & Register online 24/7 - www.spacecoast- you) benefi ts from their support. panthers.org. EXTREMELY IMPORTANT – as noted on the sponsorship form, art- Regular registration rates from now to July work MUST be provided via email in high resolution (.jpg or .eps) to get 15: the most professional advertising for our sponsor. Tackle Football (6-14) & Cheerleading (6-15) $90.00. If you have any questions/concerns – please email sponsors@space- Flag Football & Cheerleading (3-6) $65.00. coastpanthers.org. Late registration rates from July 16 to August 28: For more information about our league: Tackle Football (6-14) & Cheerleading (6-15) $105.00. www.spacecoastpanthers.org Flag Football & Cheerleading (3-6) $80.00. www.facebook.com/SpaceCoastPanthers Payment plans are available. www.facebook.com/CoastPanthers LIVE Registration - Visit our booth at Thunder Over the Indian River on Saturday, July Thunder Over the Indian River Pet Contest 6th from 2:00 to 8:00 pm. Brigdawg’s will be sponsoring a Pet Contest at Thunder Over the Indian Practices Begin - All teams should be starting practices within the River. The contest will start early so pets who are nervous around the noise month of July. It is a staggered start for our season tackle football the and light can get back home early. Brigdawg’s is working to put together fi rst week, cheerleading the second and fl ag football the following week. some give away bags for pets entered into the contest. More details will Volunteers Needed - Get your volunteer applications in so we can be released when available. start building our teams; coach, assistant coach, team support - we will For now, this is the plan: be voting in volunteers for the fall at our general board meetings, every - 1st place $50.00 Gift Certifi cate or (KONG luggage set if it comes in other Tuesday. on time) General Board Meetings are open to the public - If you want to know - 2nd Place $25.00 Gift Certifi cate more about what is going on with our league, how money is raised and - 3rd Place $10 Gift Certifi cate spent, how schedules are created and volunteers chosen, etc....please For more informatiom, feel free to contact Chris at Brigdawg's Pet Sup- know that all of our General Board Meetings are open to the public and plies. Email to [email protected] or call 321-432-2952. we invite you to get involved. If you wish to nominate, be nominated or vote in our annual election in December, you may pay a $5.00 fee prior to October 1st. Here it is – the deal you have been waiting for!!! Have you ever wished there was a way to cut your expenses for the sports your children love to play? Well, now you can with the Space Coast Panthers! NEW for 2019 – when you successfully recruit a sponsor, you will now earn 10% of the fee the sponsor is paying for the package they choose. There Project Graduation port the Project Graduation 2019 vendor events Project Graduation 2019 was and the Port St. John Community that came to a HUGE SUCCESS! The Space shop. Also, thank you to Four Communities Fire Coast seniors enjoyed a wonderful Department, United Methodist Church and Reap- fi nal night with their classmates celebrating their ing the Harvest Ministries for letting us have the graduation. We are extremely thankful for the vending events at their place of business. amazing support of this community. Thank you We also thank Kathy Camick & Shelley Riuz, to the businesses, organizations and community the 5K Coordinators, for their hard work setting members who donated food, money, prizes and up the 5K, and Leah Lucas for organizing the your services. Without your support this event volunteers for the race. We had amazing spon- would not have been possible. The students who AMC Movies, Panera Bread, Beef O Brady’s, sors that do not go unappreciated! We thank attended were very appreciative of all that was Humpavellis Pizza, Hyacinth with Cruises Inc., the following 5K sponsors: Port Java, Parrish given by our community for this event. Nascar Hall of Fame, Doterra & Senegence by Medical Center, Kelsey’s Running Zone, Coastal The Project Graduation Board and Class of Kristi Shiffl et & Amy Handley, Billards of Mer- Community Church, Kona Ice, Pepsico Food 2019 would like to say a big thank you to the ritt Island, Fairfi eld In Titusville, 4 Rivers BBQ, Service, Sunny Concrete, Print Boy, Happenings following sponsors for helping make this years Complete Care Family Medicine, Scott Little at and Benafe Fitness. Project Graduation a success! Connection, Jenna’s Pedicure, Brevard County Jessica Zeller did an awesome job setting Thank you to American Legion Post 359, Fun Teacher Association, and Nails & Spa Salon up the golf tournament at Indian Reserve Golf Time, All Air & Heat, Brevard Zoo, Rack Room, LLC in PSJ. Club. It was a huge success and we thank the golf Chick-Fil-A, Orlando Aquarium/Madame Tus- Thank you to these vendors that came to most sauds, Skyzone, Wonderwork, Winn Dixie, Aldi, vendor events: Tammy McLachlan (or one of her Keep Me Safe, Chick Fil A, ICON Orlando, Solar girls) with Mary Kay, Kristi Shifl ett with Pheonix Bears, Disney, WAWA, Clevens Face & Body Essentials, Jackie Whittington with Keep Me Specialist, State Farm – Robin L. Fisher Insur- Safe, Jamie Hermes with Lila Rose, Amy Hand- ance Agency, Flawless Finish, Hair by Wanda @ ley with Shifl et, Kelly’s BBQ and Kona Ice. We Hair Therapy, Clevens Face & Body Specialist, appreciated all the vendors that came out to sup- eeveryvery rroomoom ccanan bbee A bbeautifuleautiful nnewew fl ooroor bbreathtaking!reathtaking! iiss llikeike bbeingeing oonn FFamilyamily OOwnedwned vvacationacation wwithoutithout AAndnd OOperatedperated lleavingeaving hhome.ome. ccallall uus!s! 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Thank Robert Hadley, Danielle Banwell, Amie Randal, you: Jabbers, Chili’s, Longhorn’s Steakhouse, Brooke Sutherland, Leasa Farrar-Spivey, Lori Panda Express, El Leoncito’s, Luna Blu, Beef Frost, Christina Lawrence, Beatrice Weaver, O’Brady’s, Chippies, Scoops Ice Cream, Pizza Kathy Camick and Shelley Riuz. tournament players and sponsors. The sponsors @, Memory Book fundraiser coordinated by Thank you to Randy at Happenings for posting include: Florida’s Fresh Grill, Kel-Tec Southern Wil Henzman, Chick-Fil-A, Domino’s, Southern our articles for Project Graduation all year long Tape & Label, Precision Fabricating and Clean- Tape & Label, Papa John’s, Kelsey’s of Port St. and all he does for the Port St. John community. ing, Zeller Family, Florida Mastertemp, State John, Discovery Learning Center and Ben’s Bar- We thank you again businesses, organiza- Farm – Robin L. Fisher Insurance Agency, Dogs ber Shop for collecting shoes, and Amie Randall tions and community members for all your very ‘R Us Grill, Hyacinth of Cruises Inc., Royal for storing shoes in her garage all year. generous support of Project Graduation and we Caribbean Cruise, SkyZone, Adventure HQ and I would like to thank Adventure HQ. They congratulate the class of 2019! American Legion Post 359. Many companies were a pleasure to work with and their work- Hyacinth Price – President, and the Proj- also donated prizes for the gift baskets and we ers were helpful and fun to work with the night ect Graduation 2019 Board and Coordinators appreciate them. of the event. We had several people come out Our seniors did not go hungry thanks to these and donate their time to entertain the seniors; businesses that donated food for Project Gradu- Maria Pantioni doing Henna tattoos, Tammy ation. The seniors enjoyed all the food so much! McLachlan with Mary Kay doing facials, Pamela Thank you to Scoops Ice Cream, Troy’s, Dogs Henderson Massage Therapist doing massages ‘R Us PSJ, Domino’s, Port Java, Dunkin Donuts, and Joe Guarine taking photos. Also, I would Bagel 13, Chili’s of M. I., Subway, Publix, Papa like to thank the parents who volunteered the John’s, Tijuana Flats of Merritt Island, Kelsey’s night of Project Graduation and came to set Randy Rodriguez 321-631-2128 Cell: 863-7499

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Alcoholics Anonymous meets in PSJ on Sun- Rvr 7-11 Canaveral Groves Homeowners, Congratulations to: days at 5 PM, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 Inc. meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month, Emma Grenet... Happy 3rd Birthday, Baby Girl! PM at 4797 Curtis Blvd. (St. Patrick’s Church). 7:00 PM in the Fellowship Room of Discovery Love you, Gramma... on the 1st! Overeaters Anonymous meets in PSJ on Sat- Christian Church, 3925 Grissom Pkwy. in the Allan Woerner turns 26 on the 2nd. Rick Harmon turns buff er on the 3rd. urdays at 9:30 AM at the PSJ Library. Visit oas- Groves. Talan Turner turns 12 on the 3rd. pacecoast.org for other meeting locations. 7-12 Brevard Women’s Connection meets at Nar-Anon: Support group for those aff ected by Tyler VanSiclen turns 22 on the 4th. Space Coast Convention Center (Holiday Inn Lori Ebbensgard turns cuter on the 4th! someone else’s addiction, meets on Mondays, Express) on Hwy. 520 from 11 AM until 1 PM Chris Fogarty likes Rum on the 6th. 7:00 - 8:00 PM at 1st United Methodist Church, on the second Friday of each month. The pro- Jim Smith turns 57 on the 6th. 825 Forrest Ave., Cocoa www.naranonfl .org. gram includes a luncheon plus an inspirational Kim Brown turns prettier on the 7th. 7-2 Compassionate Friends Support Group speaker. For more information, call Mary at Denise Brown is the queen on the 8th. meets the fi rst Tuesday of every month at 6 PM 636-4713 or e-mail her at mdean44@cfl .rr.com. Jill Hill turns hotter on the 8th in Cocoa Beach at the Lutheran Church of the 7-14 Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group James Bowen turns crazier on the 8th. Resurrection, 525 Minuteman Cswy. west of meets on the 2nd Sunday each month (except Brittani Davis turns 24 on the 9th. A1A, Fellowship Hall. Call 610-7875 for info. Mother’s Day & Nov.), 2 PM, Cocoa Library. Kelly Messer turns prettier on the 9th. 7-3 American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 359, 7-14 Word Weavers Space Coast, a critique Nancy Taylor rocks the house on the 10th. General Membership Meeting on the 1st group for Christian writers, meets the 2nd Sun- Nick Brown parties all night on the 10th. Wednesday of each month, 6 PM at the Post day at 2:00 PM at the Central Brevard Library Michael Turner turns 13TEEN on the 10th. Home, 7260 S. US 1, just north of PSJ. Call in Cocoa. Visitors are always welcome. Email Jonathan Benoff turns wiser on the 10th. President Valerie Helmer at 321-268-1632. [email protected] for info. Brittany Harmon turns 28 on the 11th. 7-3 PSJ Startups & Founders Club, a group 7-14 Calling all Christian authors! Dynamic Jack LaPorte turns mellower on the 11th. for new business owners and entrepreneurs, writers group in Cocoa, Fla. off ers training, cri- Logan Helms turns 16 on the 13th. meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month at tiques, and paid writing opportunities (2nd Sun- Charlotte Divine turns 2 on the 17th. Connor Smith turns 16 on the 19th. the Port Java in Fay Plaza. We’ll begin our pro- days 2-4:30 PM at Cocoa library). Contact D.P. Isabella “Bella” Orvis turns 6 on the 20th! gram at 8 AM. The Port St. John internet site Clarke at [email protected] for more infor- Eamon Wright has a party day on the 23rd. can be viewed at www.meetup.com/Port-St- mation. Print “Writers Group” in Subject. J.D. Carnell turns 24 on the 24th. John-PSJ-Startups-Founders-Club/. 7-15 Moonport Modelers RC Club meets at Savannah Bowen is 21 on the 24th. 7-4 Independence Day 6:30 PM, 3rd Monday each month at the N. Bre- Kathy LaPorte turns more lovely on the 25th. 7-6 Thunder Over the Indian vard Library, 2121 S Hopkins Ave., Titusville. Sarah Hannen turns 25 on the 26th. For more info, call Wayne Mendez, 505-2361. Sydney McGann turns 15 on the 26th. Important 7-17 American Legion Post 359 meets at the Conor Henderson turns 15 on the 26th. Phone Numbers Post Home at 7260 S. US 1 in Bellwood, (2 Greg Messer turns cooler on the 26th. County Commissioner - 264-6750 miles north of PSJ), 6:00 PM. All Legionnaires Brett Benoff turns mo’ better on the 27th. Sheriff : Non-Emergency - 633-7162 and new members are welcome. The Post meets Madi McGann turns 17 on the 28th. Fire Station 26 (Port St. John) 633-2056 on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Please Roger Brunet ...Happy Birthday, Honey! Emergency Operations Center 637-6670 contact the Post at 268-1632 for assistance with Love, Jennifer and girls on July 29th!! Waste Management - 636-6894 your membership or information. Happy Anniversary to Kari & Marty Grin- Port St. John Library 633-1867 7-19 PSJ Business Connections Luncheon, stead on the 1st. PSJ Community Center - 633-1904 sponsored by the Titusville Chamber of Com- David & Doreen Erickson celebrate their Florida Power & Light - 723-7795 merce, meets on the 3rd Friday of the month at 26th on the 2nd. City of Cocoa Water Dept. - 433-8400 12:00, PSJ Library on Carole Ave. Call Dennis Jack and Kathy LaPorte celebrate 40 years of Parrish Medical Center Watkins at 267-3036. marriage on the16th. Donny Roberts and Linda Carlton celebrate Port St. John - 636-9393 7-23 Moonlight Quilters Guild meets at the their 8th on the 20th. Titusville - 268-6111 North Brevard Library in Titusville, 2121 Hop- Lori & Rich Ebbensgard celebrate their 8th Atlantis Elementary School - 633-6143 kins Ave. on the 4th Tuesday of each month. Challenger 7 Elementary - 636-5801 anniversary on the 23rd. Meet and greet & refreshments at 6:15, meet- Tim and Karrson Unrue celebrate their 3rd Enterprise Elementary School 633-3434 ing at 6:30 usually followed by show and tell or Fairglen Elementary School - 631-1993 wedding anniversary on the 24th. a guest speaker. Call 321-720-6232 or 321-720 Email your inputs to [email protected]. Space Coast Jr/Sr High School - 638-0750 1584 for more info. Jess Parrish Medical Foundation in Partnership with Hannah’s Heroes, Inc. Award Hannah Cline Memorial Scholarships for Study in Mental Health Care Jess Parrish Medical Foundation, in partner- and self-harm, in all fi ve North Brevard area The 2019 scholarship recipients were instru- ship with Hannah’s Heroes, Inc. awarded $5,500 middle and high schools. mental in the Sources of Strength program and in scholarships to three outstanding North Bre- Since the program inception in 2015, more were peer leaders at their respective high schools. vard graduating high school seniors who are than 350 peer leaders and adult advisors have For more information about JPMF, call 321- pursuing studies in the fi eld of mental health been leveraging their social infl uence and lead- 269-4066 or visit www.parrishmedfoundation. care. Distinguishing themselves through their ership talents to spread strength-based messages com. Contact Hannah’s Heroes at www.hannahs- accomplishments and dedication to their com- across each of the schools. heroes.org/. munities, the awardees are the fi rst recipients of the Hannah Cline Memorial Scholarship. This year’s scholarship winners are, from Astronaut High School: Gabrielle Maggard; from Titusville High School: Emily Mezni; and from Space Coast Junior/Senior High School: Madelyne Andrade-Rodriguez. The scholarship was established by Lyn Cline in loving memory of her daughter, Hannah. Hannah ended her young life through suicide in January, 2015. Out of tragedy came the inspiration to form Hannah's Heroes – a non-profi t 501(c) (3) grass- roots organization with a passionate mission to draw attention to the struggling youth population and to prevent future losses. “This scholarship honors Hannah and off ers the opportunity to deserving students to further their educational dreams in mental health care and start the conversation with future genera- tions,” said Lyn Cline. Initial funding for the scholarship was made possible by the Pilot Club of Titusville. Proceeds from the club’s Pretty Woman Goes to Italy fashion show supported Hannah’s Heroes and their mission of helping youth mental health in Brevard County. JPMF’s partnership with Hannah’s Heroes in awarding the Hannah Cline Memorial Scholar- ship brings a focused collaboration to the mental health priority of both organizations in North Brevard. The two organizations joined forces to implement Sources of Strength, an evidence- based teen health and wellness program focused on preventing suicide, bullying, substance abuse How do you reach 12,000 homes in Port St. John & Canaveral Groves? Happenings has prices for every budget. Call Randy at 633-7499 We take VISA & MasterCard Heroic New Summer Camp three at the American Space is limited. The registration deadline Available For Grades 3-5 Police Hall of Fame, for the second camp session July 19. Cancella- Three local agencies have joined together 6350 Horizon Drive. tions can be made up until July 22nd. to create a summer camp concept that will not Transportation is To register your child, go to “Heroes of only inspire your child toward the study of Sci- not provided by the STEAM” on Facebook. If you have questions, ence, Technology, Engineering, Art or Math agencies. Caregivers call 321-264-0911, Ext. 134. (STEAM), but will also acquaint them with the are responsible for dropping off and picking up heroes of everyday life...and their own ability to their children at each location. Central FL Accordion Club be a hero! The daily STEAM themes at each facility The Brevard Chapter of the Heroes of STEAM Summer Camp is a col- will tie together with the themes of the previous Central Florida Accordion Club laborative eff ort between the American Space day and venue. Campers will tour each facility (CFAC) holds its regular meeting Museum, the Titusville Fire Department and the and then work together in teams to problem- the last Sunday of every month. American Police Hall of Fame. The camp will solve with a hands-on learning approach. Ac- Members and guests are invited to play accordi- be off ered over the summer from July 29-31, tivities will include rocket building and launch- ons or other instruments. 1:30-4:30 p.m. and will serve children enter- ing, fi re science and fi re hose demonstrations, The next show will be held on Sunday, July ing grades three through fi ve. The cost is $60 fi nger print analysis and solving the mysteries 28th, 2:00-5:00 p.m. at Elks Lodge #1532, 315 per child and this includes all the activities and of a mock crime scene. Florida Ave., Cocoa. The event is open to the materials off ered during the three-day camp, as “We are so excited to be partnering with public. Admission is free. well as a camp t-shirt. The camp is limited to 16 these two fi ne organizations,” said Chrissy So- CFAC is a Not-for-Profi t Florida Corporation, students. kol, Museum Education Director at the Ameri- and is tax exempt under Section 501c4 of the Each day of the three day camp will take can Police Hall of Fame. “We’ve put our heads Federal Tax Code. The club is dedicated to pro- place at a diff erent venue, with day one being together and developed a camp concept that will moting the visibility and value of the accordion spent at the American Space Museum, 308 Pine really challenge, educate and entertain the stu- as a multi-cultural musical instrument in Central St. in Titusville, day two at the Titusville Fire dents. I think the teachers are looking forward Florida. For more information, contact Rod Hall, Department at 550 S. Washington Ave, and day to it as much as the students!” 866-455-2322. 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Marc Krsek SOLDBYREBECCAEMERY.COM Licensed * Insured [email protected] Serving Brevard County 3321-460-364421-460-3644 Families for 24 years! fl [email protected] Port St. John Public Library The coming months will include reading, “The We will have multiple opportunities for reg- 6500 Carole Ave., Port St. John Nest,” “The Wife Between Us” and “ Where the istration at the Thunder over Indian River on Lena Penna, Director Crawdads Sing,” Be assured that you and your 7/6, Space Coast Communities Sports Complex (321) 633-1867 opinions will be welcomed! on the Panther fi elds, 7/29 and 7/30, and Chip- July Calendar of Events pies, 7/31. If you have any questions please feel Mon., Tues., Fri., 9 am - 5 pm; Wed., 12 – 8 pm; 2019-2020 SCHS free to reach out to Jacqueline at jacmc81@ya- Thurs., 10 am – 6 pm; Sat., 10 am – 2 pm Vipers Cheer Teams hoo.com or Stacie at [email protected]. Adult Programs: Space Coast Jr./Sr. High Here is to a successful season! Tues, 11am-3pm, Senior Games. Bring a friend, school held cheerleading tryouts April 12 for Free Health Presentation share a game. all squads for the 2019-2020 school year. We Parrish Medical Center and the Parrish Can- Tues, 12-3pm & Weds, 1-4pm, SHINE. Call for would like to congratulate the following girls cer Center are off ering a free community health appt: 321-222-7981 for making Varsity, coached by Kara Shaff er: presentation about household items that improve Fri, 2-4pm, Yarn & Needlecraft Club. All ages Aleja Aponte-Lovvorn, Ashanti Bailey, Mikay- your health as part of PMC’s HealthBridge se- & abilities. la Caplick, Stephanie Crabbs, Emma Doherty, ries. Health Boosting Secrets from Your Pantry Sat, 9:30-10:30am, Overeaters Anonymous Sydnee Dufresne, Alexa Ferreri, Ashley Fitz- is scheduled Tuesday, July 9 at La Cita Country meeting. patrick, Amaya Fooks, Alexis Fuller, Courtney Club in Titusville from 5-7 p.m. 7/10, 6:30-7:30pm, The Bookworms Book Club. McAninch, Kaitlyn McGlashan, Alexis Pigna- The event is free, but space is limited. Din- 7/24, 6:00pm, Friends of the Library Member- taro, Ciera Partridge, Kaylei Palacious-Rubas, ner will be served. For more information, and to ship Meeting. Shay Ray, Marah Rath, Hannah Shoemaker, preregister, call 321-268-6156 or visit parrish- 7/31, 6:30-7:30pm, NASA Apollo Mission 50th Emily Strickland and Leona Velasco. healthcare.com/events. Anniversary discussion series. We would like to congratulate the following Parrish Cancer Center hematologist/oncolo- Children & Juvenile Programs: girls for making JV, coached by Ashley Moore: gist Patricia Deisler, MD, will talk about simple Tues, 9:15am, Infant Laptime. Songs & Stories, Tiamya Alexander, Jayah Arthur, Alexis Brad- changes you can make to improve your health Ages 3-24 months. ford, Nicole Flynn, Stephanie Hammers, Eryn with items found in your home pantry or at the Tues, 3:30pm, Brick by Brick: LEGO free play. Hopwood, Kendall Hicks, Peyton Manning, local grocer. Ages 5-10. Kaamerin Maxey, Jeanne Pate, Megan Reed, Thurs, 3:30pm, Universe of Stories Summer Madison Scott, Marissa Vargas, Brooke Wilson. 321-349-2186 Reading. Entertainers + Crafting. K-6 grade. We would like to congratulate the follow- Fri, 10:30am, Storytime. Ages 2-5. ing girls for making Middle School, coached 3760 Curtis Blvd. Port St. John Pokemon Club. 7/13 & 7/27, 10am- by Dawn Cole: Samara Beck, Kayla Bissland, Ste. 612 12pm, regulated game play. All ages. Victoria Bradford, Lucciana Camarda, Alon- Port St. John dra Columbie, Maya DelCotto, Dixie Evanas, “The Bookworms,” the Book Club of the McKinsey Humphrey, Hailie Kahl, Tara Mag- PSJ library loves getting new members! They gie, Brianna McGlashan, Ayanna Migdalski, read all kinds of books. In recent months they lunablupizzaco.com April Morgan, Aubrey O'Quendo, Alanna Prid- have read some excellent books including, “In gen, Alynza Sladyk and Ellie Youngman. the Sanctuary of Outcasts,” “The Rent Collec- Welcome to Viper Nation, ladies!! tor,” “The Water is Wide” and “The Lilac Girls.” The Boosters held elections for the upcoming Want to be Involved? 2019-2020 year. Congratulations to the follow- ing members: President Jacqueline McGlashan, Come join the Bookworms, our Book Vice President Stacie Reed, Treasurer Meghan Club! Meetings are on the Maxey and Secretary Barbara Strickland. 2nd Wednesday of each month at the library, 6:30 Space Coast Cheer will be holding Jr. Viper pm. The next meeting will Cheer Camp for ages 4 years old through 6th be July 10th. grade. The Jr. cheerleaders will be practicing with the varsity cheerleaders on 8/26 and 8/28 The next Friends of the Library meeting will be at 6 PM on Wednesday, July 24th at SCHS, and cheering the fi rst half of the game at the library. Refreshments will be served. on 8/30/19 against Melbourne HS. The cost is $30 per Jr. Viper which will include a t-shirt and SSponsoredponsored byby FriendsFriends ofof thethe PortPort St.St. JohnJohn LibraryLibrary a hair ribbon to be worn during the game. North Brevard District One day, we are thankful that he is working towards to help connect employees with a job. For infor- Summer Update 2019 resources needed to carry out our safety. Thanks mation, visit https://careersourcebrevard.com/. The full update is online and several pages long. Sheriff Ivey and his faithful Deputies! Space Job Opportunities This is an abbrevaited version for space. - Ed. Brevard County Fire Fighters have been busy If you are interested in employment, visit 2019 is proving to be a banner year for Bre- battling fi res. First a 300-acre fi re in west Port St. Blue Origin, visit: www.blueorigin.com/careers, vard County. I am thankful for the opportunity to John that threatened homes and horse stables, and SpaceX: www.spacex.com/careers/list, Lock- represent and serve North Brevard. It is encour- then a few weeks later a 56-acre fi re at Port St. heed Martin: www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/, aging to see the hope and life in our community. John Parkway and I-95. They were able to con- NASA: nasajobs.nasa.gov/, Boeing: https://jobs. It’s a great day in Brevard County and especially tain these fi res without loss to homes or animals. boeing.com/, United Launch Alliance: www. in District One. Thank you, Firefi ghters! ulalaunch.com/careers, OneWeb: www.oneweb. Community Highlights - Economy- We are doing well! world/careers-opportunities. Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore Memorial In December 2018, the Space Coast was se- Housing Park and Museum in Mims was added to the lected by SpaceNews to receive the “Award for Numerous family home subdivisions in North U.S. Civil Rights Trail this past January. Florida’s Excellence and Innovation” for the Best Turn- Brevard are currently under construction. These Space Coast Offi ce of Tourism sponsored the around of the Year. include Panther Ridge in Sharpes, Summer museum’s inclusion in the trail. The museum is Last year Port Canaveral reported a record Breeze in Canaveral Groves, Hickory Ridge in open to the public for tours, you can fi nd more breaking $103 million in total revenues. Port Cocoa, Maronda Homes on Grissom Parkway, information at https://www.harryharriettemoore. Canaveral is currently building a 190,000 square South Carpenter Estates, Indian River Landings org/. It is worth the visit. foot cruise terminal and an adjacent 1,800 square on Riveredge Drive, La Hacienda on Country The American Space Museum & Walk of foot parking garage. The project has an estimated Club Drive, Forest Trace on Sisson Road and Fame is located at 308 Pine Street in downtown completion date for June, 2020. Port Canaveral Park Preserve on Knox McRae Drive. Titusville. Inside you will discover many items is now ranked as the 2nd busiest cruise port in Space that have been donated by individuals, astro- the world. Firefl y Aerospace confi rmed plans to launch nauts, space workers and NASA. Some items Orlando’s Walt Disney World is no longer Alpha and Beta rockets from Launch Complex have fl own in space. The museum has a Space the top themed attraction when it comes to 20 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Firefl y Shuttle Launch Control Center console, Air social media reviews in Florida. According to will manufacture rockets at their 150,000 square Force Launch Pad 36A consoles and a Pad 16 TripAdvisor, Yelp, Google and Facebook, our foot facility at Kennedy Space Center’s Explora- Launch Sequencer. You can visit them Monday Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, under tion Park. These rockets will be designed to lift through Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm. the leadership of Delaware North, has become a small satellites, and more than 200 new jobs will North Brevard Libraries - prime tourist destination with over one million be created. In North Brevard, the Titusville, Port St. John visitors annually. Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket won the and Mims/Scottsmoor Libraries are open almost Job opportunities fi fth satellite launch contract. Canadian satellite every day for our citizens convenience. Merritt Precision Technologies, a manufac- operator Telesat announced a deal for multiple Community Projects: Citizen input oppor- turing and tooling company, announced plans launches aboard Blue Origin’s New Glenn, which tunity - to build a new 15,000 square foot facility on a will stand 313 feet tall with the fi rst launch from A Small Area Study was approved by the four-acre site in Titusville’s Spaceport Commerce Cape Canaveral in 2021. On March 22, 2019 Blue County Commission and is underway in Port St. Park, manufacturing products for customers Origin announced plans to expand and create a John. The study will provide a detailed analysis in the marine, aerospace, aviation and defense “South Campus.” The construction of the new and planning for smart growth. If you are a resi- industries. facility will provide for the manufacture and pro- dent in Port St. John and would like to serve on Moon Express, an American privately-owned visioning of commercial space launch vehicles. this committee please send me your application commercial aerospace company, has acquired Manned Space Flight this year! The first (resume). For more information call my District $12.5 million in funding which will further their crewed launch of SpaceX’s Dragon 2 vehicle One offi ce, (321) 607-6901. development of its spacecraft for commercial from Cape Canaveral will be the fi rst launch of Conex boxes/shipping containers have initial and government customers. There will be 50 astronauts from the United States since the fi nal approval by the Board. Residents will be able to new jobs created as this company plans to re- Space Shuttle fl ight on July 8, 2011. On board use them as storage in residential areas with the furbish Launch Complex 17 at Cape Canaveral will be NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and required permits. County staff is working on the Air Force Station and will be on track for a fi rst Douglas Hurley, both on their third spacefl ight. wording for this ordinance. lunar launch in 2020. We are also expecting a manned fl ight from Blue A Shout out to our Law Enforcement and Fire North Brevard is focused on job creation. If Origin at some point in late 2019. Rescue - you are looking for employment or to hire em- This year we will be celebrating the 50th With the responsibilities the Sheriff has in this ployees, CareerSource Brevard is a great resource Anniversary of the Apollo Program. The Apollo rocket era which we celebrated the fi rst man Parks and Recreation lon Avenue, Carter Street, Cinema Street, Dill on the Moon Apollo 11, and the excitement of North Brevard Youth Softball has begun. Avenue, Dodge Road, Doreen Road, Freeport the entire Apollo missions is a milestone in our Opening day was June 22nd at Chain of Lakes. Road, Frisco Street, Kimball Avenue, Mace Av- history. I remember it like it was yesterday. The I cannot thank you enough to all of you who enue, Mayfl ower Street, Melody Street, Milton Space Coast has a proud heritage, which includes volunteer your time for our children. Avenue, Mirafl ores Avenue, Patricia Street, Pat- those of us who grew up in the middle of space Renovations have been underway at Cocoa rick Lane, Walton Avenue and Falcon Boulevard launches. We build rockets! I can only imagine West Community Center and will reopen June from Amesbury Avenue to Grissom Parkway. what the next 50 years will open up for mankind 1st just in time for summer recreation programs Launches 2019 as far as “to see new worlds, new civilizations to begin. Improvements include a renovated July 2019 | Space X Falcon 9 | Cape Canaveral and to boldly go where no man has gone before.” meeting room and bathrooms, new gym fl oor, AFS | Starlink network satellites. Environment - Lagoon: tile fl ooring and new air conditioning units. A July 8 | Space X Falcon 9| Cape Canaveral | The Indian River Lagoon Citizen Oversight portico was added at the entrance and the build- 20th Dragon space craft to deliver cargo to ISS. Committee recommended a plan update that ing was repainted. Tennis courts resurfaced and July 25 | ULA Delta 4 | Cape Canaveral AFS | included 23 new projects proposed by the com- the parking lot was refurbished. U.S Air Force navigation satellite for GPS. munity and reprioritized wastewater, septic Boat Ramps, Docks and Shoreline Repair July 25 | Space X Falcon 9 Crew Dragon | and muck removal projects. The 2019 Update Thank you for your patience on dock repairs KSC | First test fl ight with astronauts on board. includes a $30 million increase for human waste over the past few months. The Parrish Park, August 17 | ULA Atlas V | Cape Canaveral related projects and a $27 million increase for Mims, Scottsmoor and Port St. John boat ramps AFS | Boeings fi rst Starliner unpiloted Orbital storm water projects. Funding for muck removal have been repaired and are ready to launch! The test fl ight. is reduced from two thirds to approximately half shoreline has been repaired at William J. Manzo, October 2019 | SpaceX Falcon 9 | Cape Ca- of the available funds while projects that treat Nicol Park, Marina Park and Sandpoint Park. naveral | U.S Air Force navigation satellite. human wastewater are increased by more than The catwalk, boardwalk and sidewalk are now November 2019 | ULA Atlas V | Cape Ca- $30 million. back and open at William J. Manzo Park and the naveral AFS | Boeings Starline Space Craft with Baffl e box projects were recently completed Titusville Veterans Memorial Pier. Astronauts. at Isaac Campbell Park and US1 at Ojibway Still under construction in the design and December 4 | Space X Falcon 9 | Cape Ca- Avenue. Other baffl e boxes under construction permitting phase are Tom Statham Park, Ken- naveral | 21st Dragon space craft to deliver cargo include La Paloma Lane, US1, State Road 405, nedy Point Park, Titusville Veterans Memorial, to ISS. and Wagner Avenue. These projects will reduce Rotary Park and Space View Park. We will keep December 2019 | ULA Atlas V | Cape Ca- the amount of nitrogen and phosphorus that enter you updated on the opening. naveral AFS | Will carry Orbital Test Vehicle on the lagoon by thousands of pounds each year. What’s New - 6th mission. Natural Resources is continuing eff orts to re- Hotels Brevard County is doing very well overall. move abandoned boats in our waterways. Grant Construction of the Hyatt Place hotel is under- We might not be where we are going, but we are money received from the Florida Inland Naviga- way at the corner of US1 and Riverfront Center not where we came from. Thank you to each of tion District will help supplement the Counties’ Boulevard. The 5-story hotel has 118 rooms and you who make this a great place to live and grow. derelict vessel removal fund. In the future the is slated to open in Fall 2019. Extended Stay I am very honored and blessed to serve you as hope is to determine an eff ective way to stop America has begun construction on the 124-room your commissioner. boat owners from neglecting their responsibility hotel located on Helen Hauser Boulevard. A new It is a Great Day in Brevard County! to dispose of unusable vessels correctly. 152-room Courtyard by Marriott with a 5th fl oor Rita Pritchett, Our lagoon restoration has a way to go but observation deck will be built on the river front Brevard County Commissioner it is making progress. Kayakers, fi sherman and property across from the Police Hall of Fame. District One residents who use the river frequently are re- Salsa’s Mexican Restaurant will be opening porting clearer water, seagrass coming back and soon at Titus Landing and in Sharpes, Woody’s Members Sought for PSJ the return of fi sh. Another indicator of Lagoon BBQ Grill and Bar has re-opened. health is the horseshoe crabs spawning on the Upgrades and Improvements Small Area Study Committee southside of the Titusville Causeway. You can see Roads scheduled to be resurfaced and recon- District 1 Commissioner Rita Pritchett is look- the horseshoe crabs as they spawn in late spring/ structed in District One in 2019: ing for residents of Port St. John who would like early summer on the causeway. Canaveral Groves - Bahia Street, Fountain to serve as a member of the Port St. John Small Individually, each of us can play an important Palm Road and Peppertree Street. Cocoa - Ann Area Study Committee. part in the health of the Lagoon by adhering to the Way, Hess Avenue from Ann Way to Phillis Way If you are interested, please send your re- summer fertilizer ban which begins June 1st and and Dalehurst Drive. sume to d1.commissioner@brevardfl .gov. For runs through September 30th, pick up after dogs Port St. John - Ann Catherine Court, Bamboo questions or further information, please call the and do not wash grass clipping into storm drains. Avenue, Barbara Road, Bartow Avenue, Caril- Commissioner’s offi ce at (321) 607-6901. ference in appearances or the bravery they are I was born with a chocolate chip cookie in my Rose’s Room showing just being themselves and looking for hand. ~ Rose Padrick freedom. I do admit to having the statement, “Hold I hope everyone made special plans to en- The previous words were written in jest but I still, I want to get this one picture, then I won’t joy Thunder Over the Indian River and the guys thank God every day for placing me in this won- bother you again.” on permanent repeat. I also lighting the fuses put on such a wonderful show derful country that these men – wigs, stockings admit to lying through my teeth. They all know that next year is in the bag by nights’ end. I also and all - are responsible for making free, and for I will certainly be bothering them again, prob- hope we all remember the reason for all the hub- every mother’s son and daughter who put their ably within ten minutes. bub. lives on the line to keep it that way. I catch all kinds of fl ak for using a CAMERA If you have ever read my column you know T.V., radio and social media keep remind- and listen politely to whomever is explaining my mind has a tendency to travel various ing us that our way of life is threatened in every for the hundredth time how easy it is to just use routes all on its own. Prompted by reading a way - every day, and how badly this country is a handy dandy phone, and how you can save the grandchild’s report on Independence Day, my being torn. There are those who compare the pictures on the cloud (or some such nonsense) thoughts turned to wondering what our found- upset we are experiencing these days to what forever. At which time I less than politely ex- ing fathers were really like and what the conver- was going on when we, as a country united and plain I can take a picture and be on my way to sations may have been like when they weren’t moved forward. bother someone else in the amount of time it signing important documents. I am certainly not smart enough to know takes them to fi nd the camera on their phone. Had there been a drone hovering and record- what the answers are, but I know in my heart And not so nicely remind them how many times ing, would we have heard, “That’s a great wig, we did it once and can do it again. We still live each of them has sat on my couch laughing at Mr. Hancock. Did you take it to that little shop- in the greatest country in the world. No matter old childhood pictures and sharing stories of fa- pe on Main Street?” how separated we are and how badly evil has vorite aunts and uncles... something children of “Thank you, Mr. Adams, I do all styling my- permeated our lives, if we would all try to com- phone users will never experience. self. It’s getting harder and harder to fi nd the promise, perhaps our leaders would get caught Explaining that snuggling on the couch with right starch to hold the curl, so I’m just hoping up in the movement… One can hope. a great grandchild, turning the fragile old pages it holds until that portrait guy is fi nished.” So when the sky lights with many diff erent of a real photo album and pointing out Grampa, “I know what you mean, I have more prob- colors, I will once again have tears of apprecia- Uncle Roy, Aunt Cindy and Cousin Alicia in lems with the powder myself. And these stock- tion tracking down my cheeks. their military uniforms brings them a sense of ings! I have not been able to fi nd a way to keep I will also have in my hand what my kids belonging and pride when we explain that In- them up. Mr. Franklin, yours are always so and grandkids refer to as ‘That Darn Camera.’ dependence Day is more than hot dogs and fi re- white and seem to cling to your legs. Care to My penchant for saving each moment results works usually shuts them up. share your secret?” from not having anything connecting me with If it doesn’t, my threat of showing the naked “I admit only to a few well-placed drops of my relatives or ancesters and is the impetus for baby pictures does. sticky substance on each leg. Did anyone else me to try to assure my future generations will hear thunder? Now where did I put those darn have a foothold in their roots. Martin Andersen keys?” My own babies have told me their babies Come to think of it, those words could also thought Grammy was born with a blue square Senior Center Dances Martin Andersen Se- be uttered at a Ru Paul roundup…and also come and one eye in the middle of her face. They nior Center will host Sin- to think of it, there would not be that much dif- couldn’t be more wrong… Grandchildren think Meet your neighbors and stay informed of Events & Community Happenings! gles/Couples Ballroom Dances on Saturday, July Canaveral Groves Homeowners Inc. 13th and 27th. Music will If you’d like to join and support our Homeowners’ group, just cut out and fi ll out be provided by Janice and this form and mail with a check for $15 to cover the current year’s membership dues. Rene. Mail to: CGHI, P.O. Box 675, Sharpes, FL 32959 For both dances, doors open at 6:30 p.m. and Name______dancing begins at 7:00 p.m., ends at 10:00 p.m. Address______Free snacks, BYOB. Adults of all ages are wel- E-mail ______come. The cost is $6; $5 for members. Phone______May we include your phone number on our membership Adults of all ages are welcome to our dances. roster to CGHI members? Yes No MASC is located at 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rock- Won’t you come join us? We meet the 2nd Thursday of the month at Discovery Church, ledge. Call Martin Andersen Senior Center at 3925 Grissom Pkwy. at 7:00 PM. www.CanaveralGrovesHOA.com 321-631-7556 for more information. Walter Butler Community Center - July, 2019 Discounted Pre-Participation Bernice G. Jackson Park, 4201 North US Hwy. 1, Sharpes Sports Physicals The center is open Monday–Thursday from 10 - 8 p.m., Fridays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Parrish Medical Group physician Anthony Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Schedule is subject to change. Call 321-433-4448 for latest information. Allotta, DO, along with certifi ed athletic train- Mondays - Fridays ers Kellie Way, Cameron Street, Jason Pender- Summer Camp, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. graph and Lindsay Minthorn, are off ering $10 Open Gym, 6-8 p.m. sports physicals and electrocardiogram testing Open Computer Lab, 6-8 p.m. to local student athletes on Wednesday, July 27 from 8-11:30 a.m. The physicals and EKGs will Tuesdays be held at Parrish Healthcare Center located at Open Computer Lab, 6-8 p.m. 5005 Port St. John Parkway in Port St. John. All Open Gym, 6-8 p.m. proceeds will be donated to the student athlete’s Wednesdays school. Only cash and checks will be accepted. Open Computer Lab, 6-8 p.m. Parrish Healthcare is a proud sponsor of Who Volleyball Fundamentals, 5-8 p.m. We Play For and believes in eliminating prevent- Thursdays able sudden cardiac death in the young through Center closed July 4th Independence Day aff ordable heart screenings. Holiday “This is an opportunity to ensure our young Pickleball, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. people are physically able to participate in sports Open Computer Lab, 6-8 p.m. for the upcoming school year,” said Dr. Allotta. Volleyball Fundamentals, 5-8 p.m. “If an individual has a physical condition that would prevent or prohibit their participation in Fridays sports and other activities, we can identify that Pickleball, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. early on. I’m excited to be further involved in the Saturdays community and keep our youth healthy.” Open Gym, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Student athletes must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. We also ask that the students Persons With Disabilities Dances are held at wear a T-shirt and shorts. Please call 321-433- WBCC every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month 2247 or visit parrishhealthcare.com/events for from 7-9 p.m. all ages welcome. Contact An- more information. drea Chestnut, 321-264-5058 or 321-264-5105. Volleyball Fundamentals Teaching proper playing techniques and team- work. This class focuses on teaching beginners how to properly bump, set, spike and more. Classes will be held on Wednesdays & Thursdays 5-8 p.m. For more information contact Walter Butler Community Center (321) 433-4448. Classifi ed Ads Moving Sale: 2 Craftsman table saws for cabinets and more, a tiller, an outdoor wrought iron furniture set with 6 chairs, a barbecue grill combo gas & charcoal, hardly used. Come see the items and make an off er. Call 321-501-3227 to make an appointment. Classifi ed Section - $5.00 per line - approximately 45 char- acters per line (including spaces). All classifi ed ads must be paid in advance. Ads must be submitted in writing no later than the 18th of the month for publication the following month. Happenings reserves the right to reject any advertisements not meeting its standards. Liability for errors shall not exceed the cost of the ad. Canaveral Groves SLEEPY HOLLOW Fruit From The Groves Brevard Humane Society Due to people going on vacation and after Beachline but may cause other problems. We Seeks Picture Purr-Fect Pets checking attendance for these months in pre- will all have to wait and see what happens. May was National Pet Month and to cel- vious years, THERE WILL BE NO CANAV- Facts about Firewise that you need to know: ebrate, the Brevard Humane Society is encour- ERAL GROVES HOMEOWNERS MEETING Have 30' of space lean, clean and green around aging residents to show them just how picture IN JULY AND AUGUST. Hope to see you in your house. This is a defense-able space to re- “purr-fect” their pets can be with their annual September. duce wildfi re threat. Lean means to cut back all “Best Pets of Brevard” Calendar Photo Contest. We are in need of board members to assist branches and prune shrubs. Clean means to re- Now through July 13th, Brevard pet owners the association and programs. Please contact me move all dead plant materials, stacked fi rewood, are encouraged to submit and share an original/ if you’re available. Remember this association leaves and other items that are burnable. Green creative photo of their pet(s) while helping to is here to help the Groves. means to plant fi re resistant vegetation. change the lives of lost, abandoned, and home- A Brevard County Sheriff 's Deputy informed Now is the time for an emergency plan. less animals in our community. us that our crime rate is still low. However, they Practice family fi re drills. Maintain an adequate The Best Pets of Brevard photo contest is do need help with residents calling in suspicious water supply. Remember, if everyone is using open to all creatures large and small. The top activities or things that do not seem to be right. garden hoses there may not be enough water 13 pet photos will be the winners of the 2020 The Sheriff 's Offi ce has responded to calls per- for the fi re truck to use the hydrant. Have tools Calendar Contest and 12 will win a coveted spot taining to speeding, fi reworks, loud parties and available like a rake, shovel, ax or chain saw on one of the monthly pages. other items. Actions have been taken on most. and a bucket for carrying water. Decide where Calendars will be on sale, after being un- Please remember that we do live in an area you will go and how you will get there as you veiled at the annual Tuxes & Tails Gala, at all where people can shoot as long as they follow may only have moments to decide. Make sure Brevard Humane Society locations, online, and the state guidelines and do it safely. you always include your pets and animals in at featured events beginning September 16th. Richard (one of our members) found out your plans. In addition, everyone who submits a photo is that Virgin Trains USA (was also known in the If you decide to start a fi re, make sure you guaranteed to have their pet's photo printed in past as Brightline) has put their new plans out. are at least 25' from all wetlands or brush, 25' the calendar. They are no longer going to be using Florida from your house and 150' from other occupied For an opportunity and a chance to win, sim- East Coast Railroad tracks. They will be laying buildings, as well as 50' from a public road. ply submit your entry online at: www.Brevard- their own railroad tracks from Miami to Orlan- Remember, you can only burn yard waste, not Humane Society.org/contests or visit the Bre- do. These tracks will be paralleling the Beach- trash and household waste. Don't forget that you vard Humane Society’s Cocoa location (1020 line Expressway. This will allow the trains to are legally responsible for any damages and fi re Cox Rd., Cocoa), Merritt Island Adoption Cen- exceed 100 mph in places. They have also been fi ghting costs if you lose control of your fi re and ter (155 Pioneer Rd., Merritt Island) or any of approved to expand from Orlando to Tampa. it causes damage. If you need any more infor- their Molly Mutt Thrift Shops (Merritt Island, Additional employees will be needed in order to mation, please contact the Florida Forestry sta- Rockledge, Melbourne or Palm Bay) for an of- complete the work within the time period they tion on Grissom Parkway. Their phone number fi cial entry form. The cost to enter is $10 per have decided on. is 321-690-6465. photo (photos will become the property of the It was also brought up that years ago there Now that we are in hurricane season, please Humane Society for future use) while photos was a plan to run trains from Port Canaveral to prepare for the worst and make sure that you of a beloved pet who has passed may also be Orlando but that was defeated by the residents. know all ways to evacuate your area. When cut- submitted and honored in a special “In Loving However, with the Virgin train line that is go- ting down brush, keep it back off the roadway Memory” section for just $50 per photo (these ing to be near the US 1 and SR 528 area, it may and no larger then 4 feet in length. treasured photos will be returned to the owner). be brought up again to bring a track down 528 Ed Silva Photos submitted should be in color and of to intersect it there. Please keep informed as it President pets only (no humans, please). There is also no could aff ect us all. These tracks, if approved, Canaveral Groves Homeowners limit as to how many photos one can submit, so may help alleviate some of the traffi c along the Association please enter as many times as you may like! Homeschooling: A Journey out constant, stressful testing. trips can be adventures where geography, histo- and an Adventure When homeschoolers do test, they routine- ry, industry and culture come alive. There is no Abraham Lincoln, Albert Einstein, Winston ly score higher on standardized grade-level missed learning due to weather or illness. Moral Churchill, Mark Twain, Booker T. Washington, and college entrance tests than other students convictions and tradition can be woven into the Wright brothers, Florence Nightingale, C.S. (https://www.nheri.org/HERR.pdf). Upon grad- school without fear or unwanted indoctrination. Lewis and Joan of Arc were all homeschooled uation they are easily accepted by well-known Special needs can be addressed quickly allow- and were all world-changers. Modern celebrities colleges and universities (https://members. ing students to thrive while enjoying learning. like Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera and classicalconversations.com/classical/academic- Curiosity can be fostered leading to innovation, Will Smith are homeschoolers. Homeschooling, services/cc-college-students). They receive de- a hallmark of the homeschoolers listed at the once the primary form of education, was over- grees in fi elds like engineering, medicine, law, start of this article. shadowed for a while, but it’s now back stron- business, art, etc. Most importantly, they be- Socialization – Homeschooling follows the ger than ever. The reasons for homeschooling come lifelong learners and teachers themselves. one-room schoolhouse model that places stu- are numerous. Here are a few. 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