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the drainage pipes between Bridge Rd. and Kings Kings and Rd. Bridge between pipes drainage the preparation at the Port St. John library on the fol- the on library John St. Port the at preparation

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power plant in 2001 after Thunder Over Indian Indian Over Thunder after 2001 in plant power Helen Dezendorf, District Coordinator District Dezendorf, Helen If you’re coming from the north, turn right on on right turn north, the from coming you’re If

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According to the lawmakers making it a law that our human waste In August I wrote an article titled, “Indian TCPalm’s investigation, the Florida Legislature is okay to be dumped around our water doesn’t River Lagoon - State Picking our Poison,” where attempted to ban waste dumping in the St. make it safe around our water. Another reason I told you about a May 20th Florida Today story Lucie, Caloosahatchee and Lake Okeechobee why we needthe EPA to protect us from our state. by Jim Waymer titled, “Is sludge also sickening watersheds in 2007 under a unanimously You will see that story later. the Lagoon? The story explained that every year, passed law called, “The Northern Everglades Things wouldn’t be bad if everyone applied there are about 300,000 dry tons of biosolids that and Estuaries Protection Program.” However, fertilizer like it is recommended. Unfortunately, go out to lands around the state contributing 33 one committee rewrote the bill so it exempted not everyone does. Dan Griffi n Sod Co.’s 317- million pounds of nitrogen and 13 million pounds Class AA waste, which contains less bacteria acre farm in Palm Beach County wasn’t one. Two of phosphorus into all the state’s watersheds. The and heavy metals. They didn’t think or ignored feet deep of Class AA, and 12-foot mountains cleanest level of treated sludge is Class AA, but the bio-solid’s nitrogen and phosphorus content. of muck, with wet pools of blue and green. Dan still contains nutrients and pathogens that can Since 2007, Class AA “fertilizer” falls under a Griffi n liked the free fertilizer from Hollywood migrate to water bodies and cause algae blooms. Department of Agriculture voluntary program Public Utilities. The utilities liked being able Brevard has just one AA plant in Titusville that on how to apply it, and no one tracks Class to dispose of 10,665 tons of waste. The smell, produced 244.5 dry tons in 2013. It is this Class AA bio-solids. Class B “sludge” has to have a however, was terrible. According to the article, AA status that has started an investigation by permit from the Department of Environmental “Even if his soil were depleted, the amount of TCPalm.com. Since Class AA is classifi ed as Protection that controls the amount, how close it waste he used in 2015 alone would have lasted fertilizer, the state doesn’t track where it goes, can be to surface water, how long the public must him at least 20 years, according to TCPalm’s which they agree seems to be a problem. stay away from the site, and bans Class B from calculations based on the state’s recommended According to a story in TCPalm.com by three watersheds. The article had a good quote pounds of phosphorus per acre per year for Lucas Daprile, titled, “Investigation: Human by Gary Roderick, a former administrator for the sod.” TCpalm found normal chemical fertilizer waste fertilizes farms, but fuels toxic algae Florida Department of Environmental Protection. cost sometimes over $500 per ton, while ever- blooms, Deregulated “fertilizer” contains the It said, “If this is a pig and we got regulations growing communities charge $50 to $100 per ton if they even charge at all. It’s terrible that Reference: politicians in charge of science. What about the noone actually tracks how much bio-solids http://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/ recent story concerning Mosiac, where Florida are being spread, or where, and as the article local/environment/2016/05/20/sludge-also- Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) quoted Charles Lee, Audubon Florida advocacy sickening-lagoon/83874988/ was caught helping the Mosiac Fertilizer plant director, “Every nutrient that’s dumped on the http://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/ prevent public disclosure of the huge sinkhole land, whether it’s a yard fertilizer or sewage investigations/2017/02/07/biosolids-pollute- where at least 200 million gallons of waste water sludge ... is contributing to those algal blooms.” fl orida-watersheds/97443714/ went into the aquifer. Another is where the DEP Supposedly the legislature, when presented with The End of the Environmental Protection is proposing higher levels of cancer-causing their research, “expressed surprise when TCPalm Agency? agents into the state’s waterways, when the provided examples of unfettered waste-dumping by Maureen Rupe environmental member seats are vacant. There in sensitive watersheds.” Governor Scott referred According to a story in the Pensacola News are lawsuits in the works, which Florida would TCPalm questions to DEP. Journal by Joseph Baucum, titled, “Obliterating love to go away if the state is put in charge. According to a link in the article to carto.com, EPA would create Chaos, experts say,” US. Matt Another example of Florida politics in DEP is 824,370 pounds of Class AA waste ended up in Gaetz, U.S. Representative from Fort Walton the recent announcement that the Department Brevard County. Beach, has Representatives from Kentucky, of Environmental Protection Secretary Jon “Okeechobee watershed. No public records Georgia, and Mississippi on the Natural Resources Steverson is resigning to go work for one law exist indicating where it was spread.” Committee’s support to eliminate the EPA. The fi rm he approved to bill Florida taxpayers for “22 farms in Miami-Dade County spread more committee’s chairman (Rep. Rob Bishop, a various lawsuits like Georgia and BP, so he can than 1.2 million pounds near canals that drain into Republican from Utah, decides if it goes to a vote. oversee the funds Florida is getting from BP for Florida Bay or Biscayne Bay, both of which the They say it will fall back to the states to enforce our share of the Gulf oil spill settlement. 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Fax: 202-228-2183 ethics/96970588/ Besides Florida’s examples of why we need to Web Site: billnelson.senate.gov At about 18 minutes into the interview, he keep the EPA, what about the state of Michigan? Reference: discusses the IRL tax referendum and Save the I’m sure they would be eager to keep any words http://www.pnj.com/story/news/ Lagoon Plan. on lead poisoning in Flint, Michigan from politics/2017/02/02/obliterating-epa-would- Around 21 minutes into the interview, Tobia reaching their citizens. The EPA ensures there create-chaos-experts-say/97399494/ makes concerning comments, as Tobia seems to is oversight to keep individual states honest and http://www.orlandosentinel.com/opinion/ be advocating an illegal deviation of referendum standardized when it comes to protecting the os-florida-georgia-lawsuit-scott-maxwell- funds to free up money from projects that were environment for all United States citizens. The 20170127-column.html already in the budget before the referendum. 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The North Brevard Commission on Parks and This will connect the Kingdom of God to Jesus’ Recreation will hold its next monthly meeting crucifi xion and resurrection. on Thursday, March 9, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. The March 8 @ 6:30 PM at FUMC PSJ, 1165 Fay meeting will be held in the Brevard Room at 518 Blvd., PSJ – Ofc: 321-631-0183 South Palm Avenue in Titusville. The public is “Part 1 – The Kingdom of God is Like a Wedding First United Methodist Church of Port St. John invited to attend. Banquet” Chosen People Ministries will present 1165 Fay Blvd, PSJ (behind CVS) The Brevard Room is located in a building “Christ in the Passover.” The symbolic meanings March 1st at 7pm on the north side of the parking lot behind the of the various items of the Passover feast (also Ash Wednesday is one of the most important Brevard County Government Center–North. known as The Last Supper) will be explained holy days that takes place 46 days before Easter For questions call Jeff Davis at (321) 264- and special emphasis will be given as to how Sunday and begins the season of Lent. ALL ARE 5105. they point to Jesus. A love offering will be taken. WELCOME TO ATTEND this service. SMIWAY Co. Guaranteed Work SC Vipers Cheerleaders March is Fraud Awareness Month! D.B.A. American & Foreign It is that time, the end Happy March, everyone! PORT ST. JOHN of the cheer season! The Have you ever been a victim of AUTO REPAIR cheerleaders from all theft or identity fraud? 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Alcoholics Anonymous meets in PSJ on Sun- 3-8 ‘Remembering Through Sharing’ - a sup- For more info, call Wayne Mendez, 505-2361. days at 5 p.m. and Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at port group for families that have experienced 3-29 Moonlight Quilters Guild meets at the 4797 Curtis Boulevard (St. Patrick’s Church). a pregnancy loss, stillbirth or loss of an in- North Brevard Library in Titusville, 2121 Hop- Overeaters Anonymous meets in PSJ on Sat- fant. Meetings are 7 pm - 8:30 pm on the 2nd kins Ave. on the 4th Tuesday of each month. urdays at 9:30 a.m. at the PSJ Library. Visit Wednesday of each month at Cape Canaveral Meet and greet & refreshments at 6:15, meeting oaspacecoast.org for other meeting locations. Medical Plaza, Cape Canaveral Hospital. Call at 6:30 usually followed by a program or guest Nar-Anon: Support group for those affected by April or Jamie at 321-799-7151 for more info. speaker. Call 321-567-5424 for more info. someone else’s addiction, meets on Mondays, 3-9 Canaveral Groves Homeowners, Inc. 7:00 - 8:00 pm at 1st United Methodist Church, meets on the 2nd Thursday each month, 7:00 825 Forrest Ave., Cocoa www.naranonfl .org. PM in the Fellowship Room of Discovery Congratulations to: 3-1 Ash Wednesday Christian Church, 3925 Grissom Pkwy. Alexander Delida turns 11 on the 2nd. 3-1 American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 359, 3-10 Brevard Women’s Connection meets at Landon Townley turns 11 on the 2nd. General Membership Meeting on the 1st Rockledge Country Club from 11 am until 1 pm Patina Rutenber turns prettier on the 3rd. Wednesday of each month, 6 pm at the Post on the second Friday of each month. The pro- Mason Kremer turns 8 on the 3rd. Home, 7260 S. US 1, just north of PSJ. Call gram includes a luncheon plus an inspirational Shawn Townsend turns 19 on the 4th. President Dorothy O’Rourke at 321-268-1632. speaker. For information, call Mary at 636-4713 Kari Grinstead parties wild on the 5th 3-7 Compassionate Friends Support Group or e-mail her at mdean44@cfl .rr.com. Sam Brown turns wiser on the 5th. Doug Vick turns wilder on the 6th. meets the fi rst Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. 3-12 Daylight Savings Begins Isaac Kois turns 27 on the 6th. in Cocoa Beach at the Lutheran Church of the 3-12 Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group Mandy Pannullo turns 24 on the 8th. Resurrection, 525 Minuteman Cswy. west of meets on the 2nd Sunday each month (except Aiden Firth turns 7 on the 8th. A1A, Fellowship Hall. Call 610-7875 for info. Mother’s Day & Nov.), 2 PM, at the Cocoa Li- David Rausch turns cooler on the 8th. brary. Contact Kevin Kelly at 636-0235 for info. 3-8 International Women’s Day Paris Ragan dances all night on the 9th. 3-12 Word Weavers Space Coast, a critique Jason Rockhill turns hotter on the 9th. group for Christian writers, meets the 2nd Sun- Brett Messer turns 21 on the 10th. Important day at 2:00 p.m. at the Central Brevard Library Patty Benoff ages like wine on the 10th. Phone Numbers in Cocoa. Visitors are always welcome. Email Timothy Rausch turns 35 on the 12th. [email protected] for info. Carol Kremer turns cuter on the 14th. County Commissioner - 264-6750 3-12 Calling all Christian authors! Dynamic Rhonda Rockhill gets spanked on the 15th. Sheriff: Non-Emergency - 633-7162 writers group in Cocoa, Fla. offers training, cri- Ashley Moore turns more lovely on the 16th. Fire Station 26 (Port St. John) 633-2056 tiques, and paid writing opportunities (2nd Sun- Paige Burris rocks the night on the 17th. Emergency Operations Center 637-6670 days 2-4:30pm at Cocoa library). Contact D.P. Tonya Dees remains beautiful on the 18th. Waste Management - 636-6894 Clarke at [email protected] for more infor- Lucas Erickson turns 19 on the 18th. Roadway Maintenance - 264-5084 mation. Print “Writers Group” in Subject. Amaya Rockhill turns 11 on the 18th. 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Challenger 7 Elementary - 636-5801 3-17 PSJ Business Connections Luncheon, Lisa & Cary Troxel celebrate the day Cary Enterprise Elementary School 633-3434 sponsored by the Titusville Chamber of Com- robbed the cradle on the 27th. Rock on! Fairglen Elementary School - 631-1993 merce, meets on the 3rd Friday of the month at Dave and Valerie Hannen celebrate their 32nd Campus Charter School - 633-8234 12:00, PSJ Library on Carole Ave. Call Dennis wedding anniversary on March 30th. Space Coast Jr/Sr High School - 638-0750 Watkins at 267-3036. Sexual Offender Registry - We have lots of room for more good news. 3-20 Moonport Modelers RC Club meets at Email your inputs to [email protected]. www3.fdle.state.fl .us/sexual_predators/ 6:30 pm, 3rd Monday each month at the N. Bre-

General Information Please monitor our website for any future news and announcements on upcoming registration and events. Do not forget to look at our website for great gear and ways to support your Space Coast Panthers. We have gym bags, stuffed bears, apparel, and even pillows, most of which can be personalized. Space Coast Panthers general board meetings are currently being held tentatively every 2 weeks on Tuesdays at 7:30pm. Everyone is welcome to join us and have a voice in the success of our league. Dates will be posted on our website and on our Facebook pages as contact us through our website. The cost of the season is $60, which includes a team jersey, they are scheduled. set of fl ags, league insurance coverage, and other fees associated with the season. Skills Community Events clinics for the upcoming fl ag season will be held at the dates and times listed below. We look Live Registrations are being held throughout the forward to seeing all of the Space Coast’s premiere and up and coming fl ag football stars. month. Dates and times can be found on our website. Tuesday, 02/28/17 6:00 – 8:00, Skills Clinic ages 9 – 15 Registration Wednesday, 03/01/17 6:00 – 8:00, Skills Clinic ages 3 – 8 Flag Football – Currently we are accepting online Volunteers Needed registration for the NFL Flag season. Flag football season The Space Coast Panthers have been a huge success and it could not have been done practice will begin in March and games will begin in April without the help from the coaches. All our coaches are volunteers and give their personal continuing through May. The league is for boys and girls, time up to train and help the boys and girls of our league. We are always in need of more ages 4-15. We will need volunteer coaches. If you are volunteers for coaches and board members. We are currently seeking volunteers for the interested, please speak with someone at registration or Spring and Fall Season. Please speak with a board member or contact us through our website. This is a great way to give back to your community and help make a difference. Business Partners Wanted - Need to receive substantial exposure for your business? Want to make a positive impact on the youth in our community? Could you benefi t from a tax deduction? We are always accepting new sponsors and we have a plan to meet your needs! Sponsorship forms are available online, www.SpaceCoastPanthers.org.

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I have driven the fourth check in with co-workers resulted in a spite raising fi ve fairly self-destructive kids and scooter in the past so there shouldn’t have been plea for me to go lay down and rest. Spending a spouse who has kept the emergency department a problem… and there wouldn’t have been, had a couple of hours on an outing alone with my personnel, fi re department and a certain family I not attempted a sharp left then a sharp right in a sister is always a special treat…even if we are physician in Rockledge scratching their heads in very small alcove containing a glass topped table, asked once again who is older. (Medical person: disbelief that he is still at all mobile, removing a two door jams and a cat… with a frightfully full if one lady says she’s taking care of her little splinter in my very own fi nger sends me running bladder and a husband urging, “Sharp left! The sister, she’s the older one…even if she looks fi ve for extra strength aspirin. other left!” years younger and never gets the senior discount Putting off bunion surgery until I ran out of My blessed husband says he can sand and at fast food joints when I do, but never corrects excuses was just a natural progression of my paint the door jam and wall… When I fi nally anyone’s mistakes, just stands there and smiles wimpism. My family did their best to calm my made it back to the chair, the cat leapt into my while I insist on being charged the full amount.) fears individually and en-masse, however I really lap again, spending the better part of the next Easing myself back into the real world is much don’t think beginning each conversation with, couple of hours alternately licking the tip of his easier secure in the knowledge that my great “At least you only have a problem with one small tail and glaring at me. boss, super co-workers and wonderful offspring part of one foot. When I had…” and ending with Every worker’s dream of spending the entire are truly loving and caring humans that I know “Dad’s going to be able to do the care and feed- day feet raised feasting on junk food and junk I can count on anytime. The soup, pot pie, cake, ing for a couple of days…right?” was exactly the TV was not nearly as wonderful as imagined. My phone calls and visits are forever etched in my encouragement I needed at the moment. husband was at the ready to fetch and carry but heart and soul. I have the best doctor in the world, save for I couldn’t think of a single thing I wanted to be The chocolate donuts settled elsewhere… the one small caveat of treating me like an adult. fetched or carried. Jerry Springer is not fun when “Your foot hurts and you have a problem walking, your only company is still licking and glaring Try to make at least three people I can make it much better. Call me when you’re and chocolate donuts just ain’t the same when smile each day. And don’t take yourself ready.” Not exactly wimp-speak, but it worked… you have given yourself permission to eat them. so seriously. No one else does. eventually. After much excuse-making and procrastinat- ing, my husband and myself arrived at the surgery center at 0-dark-thirty, him much caffeinated and jovial, me not-caffeinated, thirsty and grumpy. I’m sure there is a good reason that you have to be totally dehydrated for surgery, but it makes fi nding a vein to insert a huge needle with which to feed you the fl uid you were not allowed to have much harder. I was beginning to feel sorry for the nurse who kept apologizing to me as she tried both wrists, both elbows and the back of my hand. She looked at me like she was ready to call security when she fi nally got the needle situated and taped, then all the fl uid fl owed onto the bed when she opened the valve and I giggled with the absurdity. After becoming very fond of my anesthe- siologist and gaining a new respect for nurses everywhere, the thing I had been dreading for so long was over and I was on my way home. Then the fun began… I spent most of the afternoon dozing and whin- ing in the big Lazy-Boy, my feline ghost writer leaving my lap for the litter box only. The wimp Lights! Cameras! Action! On February 15th, Backyard Productions’ cast and crew were on site at Parrish Medical Center to fi lm a commercial using their nationally ac- claimed healing environment as the ‘model’ hos- pital. If you haven’t visited the hospital since the front changed, that was much, much more than a facelift. The entire hospital has been changed to an environment dedicated to healing. At no time were patients, family, visitors or care partners interrupted or fi lmed as part of this production. All fi lming activity was limited to the front entrance, fi rst fl oor lobby area, and the outdoor courtyard so that doctors and staff could continue taking care of patients without interrup- tion or inconvenience. Here’s what the excitement and “glamour” looked like!

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The organizations have combined their unlimited tastings of 150 beers from 50 brewer- Yarning for a Cause: Mondays, 10 am-1 pm. scholarship programs and will announce scholar- ies. They will have local, national and interna- Master Gardener’s Garden Clinic: Monday, ship recipients in May, 2017. tional breweries showcasing their unique and 2-4 pm. Our master gardener will answer your Scholarships will be awarded to graduating delicious craft beers. Find a new favorite beer! plant questions. Bring samples. high school seniors who reside in the Parrish Along with unlimited tastings, this year's Senior Games: Tuesdays, 11:00-3:00 pm. Card Medical Center service area (SR 528 north to Brewmaster's Invitational will feature tons of games, Rummikub, Dominoes, etc. Bring your the Brevard/Volusia county line). Students must food trucks, a bacon bar, live music and live favorite game and lunch or a snack. have a 3.0 grade point average or greater, based local artists. SHINE - Serving Health Insurance Needs of on a 4.0 scale. Students who have been awarded Sweet Cheesus is one of many food trucks Elders: Tues., Noon-3:00 and Weds, 1-4:00pm. a JPMF and/or PMC Auxiliary scholarship in at the festival. They will be serving up roasted, Counselors assist seniors and the disabled with previous years may reapply provided they are melted cheesy goodness. YUM! Medicare and Medicaid questions. Call for an continuing in a medical/healthcare fi eld related Live music from local favorite Allan Wood, appointment time 321-222-7981. to human health and have maintained at least a an acoustic wizard with a soulful voice. Funkle AARP Tax-Aide: March 8, 15, 22, 12:30-4:30 3.0 grade point average. Graduate students are Fester will bring the funk with their supergroup pm. Appointments may be made in person at the not eligible. packed with horns, percussion and guitar. Josh site during site hours. Do not call the library for High school students who attend Astronaut Whitaker will serenade the crowd with captivat- appointments or tax-aide information. High School, Space Coast Jr./Sr. High School and ing original tracks. STIR: Story Time for Independent Readers: Titusville High School may obtain an application Local artists will show off their art work and Thursdays, 3:30-4:30. 1st grade and up. Pre- from the Guidance Offi ce at their school. Others even create some live. registration required. may obtain an application by calling the Jess Vendors at Brewmaster's Invitational are Story Time: Fridays, 10:30. All ages welcome. Parrish Medical Foundation at 321-269-4066 or unique, representing all of the best products in Yarn Club: Fridays, 2:00-4:00 pm. Knit, crochet by visiting parrishmedfoundation.com/scholar- the area. Peli Surfboards will be showing off their and needle arts. Sit, talk and create. All ages and ships. The deadline for submitting applications super cool boards. CigarStrings will show off abilities welcome. Want to learn? We can help! is Friday, March 10, 2017. their gorgeous guitars crafted from cigar boxes. Overeaters Anonymous: Saturdays, 9:30-10:30. There will be lawn games to keep you and Meetings and Events: Experimental Aircraft Assn. your friends entertained all day long. Get im- Mar. 1, 5:30pm Adult coloring club Chapter 724, Merritt Island mersed in local food and culture at the 3rd Annual Mar. 8, 6:00pm PSJ Special District EAA 724’s next meeting will be March 8th in Brewmaster's Invitational Beer Festival. Advisory Board Meeting the club house on Merritt Island Airport at 7:30 For more information, visit BrewmastersIn- Mar. 11, 10am-Noon Port St. John Pokémon pm. If you have a passion or interest in aviation, vitational.com, contact Marley@9MileMedia. Club then EAA 724 will bring you closer to the action. com or call 321-613-4805 with any questions! Mar., 13 5:30pm Port St. John Public You don’t have to be a pilot or aircraft owner Library Advisory Board meeting Mar. 14, 9-10:30am Risk Management to enjoy our group. Our chapter is a mixture of Spring Celebration F R I E N D pilots, wannabe pilots and non-pilots. If you like Apr. 1st at Port St. John Library Y O U R Mar. 15, 1-3:00pm Bookworms Adult Book L I B R A R Y Discussion Group. aircraft and aviation, you are welcome. Each Our spring celebration for the Mar. 15, 6:30-7:45pm Sunrise Village month we have an interesting speaker and lots children of Port St John will be held Saturday, Mar. 16, 10-Noon North Brevard of hangar fl ying. April 1st. We will have snacks, crafts and Homeschool Co-op The airport is approximately 2 miles south of special book reading. SR 520 on Courtney Parkway. Turn off Courtney Please contact the library or obtain a Mar.. 17, 6-7:45pm Sunrise Village onto the airport and then bear right. Across from fl yer from the library for the time and more Mar. 17, 11:45am Titusville Chamber of the Fire House is the club house with the EAA information. Commerce logo on the end of the building. Contact President Story time for preschoolers on Fridays, 10:30 am. Mar. 22, 5:30pm Friends of the Port St. Don White at 321-266-7410, visit www.eaa724. Sponsored by Friends of the John Public Library membership meeting org, or email [email protected] for information. Port St. John Library Parrish Medical Center Earns Executive Offi cer. “We are proud of our care Thursday, March 16, 6 pm “COOK THE Top 100 SafeCare Hospitals® partners [employees, physicians and volunteers] BOOK” Book Club will meet to discuss and Parrish Medical Center (PMC) has earned who share a commitment to placing the health enjoy dishes prepared from recipes found in the Top 100 SafeCare Hospitals® distinction and well-being of patients above all else.” this month’s selected cookbook: Five-Ingredient from The SafeCare Group, based in Lexington, Recipes by Philia Kelnhofer. Kentucky. According to the SafeCare Group, this Mims/Scottsmoor Public Library Tuesday, March 21, 2-3pm Coloring Club for distinction is not an award that hospitals receive March 2017 * 321-264-5080 Grownups. Indulge your inner artist. All materi- but one that is earned based upon performance The Mims-Scottsmoor Library is located at als provided. Free! in the comprehensive, evidence-based metrics 3615 Lionel Rd, 2.8 miles north of State Road Monday, March 27, 1-3 pm, Beaded Jewelry of the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) 46 and one block east of US #1. Programs are Class – Make a charm bracelet with the Bead hospital value-based program (HVBP), readmis- free unless a fee is noted. Ladies. Please call to register. $15/craft. sions reduction program (HRRP), and acquired Beginning Computer Classes are available. Archaeology Along complications reduction program (HACRP). Please call for details. Fee is $5/session. the St. Johns River “These 100 hospitals are the top two (2) Thursday, March 2, 1:30 pm. Please join What have archaeologists learned from work percent of all U.S. hospitals, representing the the Mims-Scottsmoor Library Book Club for in and along the St Johns River? The St. Johns nation’s top performing hospitals in 40 evidence- a discussion of A Trick of the Light by Louise River has played an ever-changing role in the based metrics of CMS HVBP, HRRP, and Penny. Copies of the book are available at the lives of Floridians for thousands of years. Prehis- HACRP…This is truly an accomplishment for Reference Desk. torically, the river provided food, transportation your hospital, its staff, and medical staff,” wrote Thursday, March 2, 6:00 pm. Acrylic Painting and a geographic connection between cultures Yisrael M. Safeek, MD, MBA, CPE, FACPE, Class taught by Pat Urbano. All materials will living from the source to the mouth. Historically, CEO & chairman, The SafeCare Group, in his be provided. Cost: $10. Please register early as the river supported missions, plantations and congratulatory email to Parrish. space is limited. military outposts. “This is the latest evidence that our network Wed., March 8 & Fri., March 10, 9am-5pm Exploration is not limited to land; famous of healthcare professionals is providing the pa- and Thurs., March 9 noon- 8 p.m. Friends of the archaeological sites on the river’s bottom add to tients we are honored to serve with superior levels Library BIG Spring Book & Bake Sale. Great our knowledge of Florida’s past. of quality, safety and healing patient experiences, deals on hard covered Science Fiction/Fantasy & The presentation will be on Thursday, March while also lowering overall healthcare costs,” Mysteries. Blow-out bag sale. Videotapes, DVDs 23, 6:30pm at the Mims/Scottsmoor Library, said George Mikitarian, PMC president and Chief and audiobooks. 3615 Lionel Rd., Mims. Vipers Project Graduation Federal Employees Assn. interesting speaker at 12:15. Just tell the hostess Save the dates! National Active and Retired Federal Employ- when you come in to meet with us. March 4, 2017 - Vipers Bowl-a-thon at River- ees Association (NARFE). On March 13th our speaker will be Kathi Rid- lanes, Titusville NARFE Apollo Chapter 1137 meets monthly ner, the Director of One Senior Place in Viera. March 7, 2017 - McDonald's Viper Night - PSJ on the second Monday of each month at Kay’s No reservations required. Mcdonalds BBQ Restaurant, SR 520 in Cocoa. You are in- For more information, the website address is March 12, 2017 - Kelly's BBQ all day dining - vited to join us for lunch at 11:30 and to hear an www.NARFE.org/Chapter1137. Port St John March 18, 2017 - Creative Juice Vipers Paint Day - Dayspring Church The last chance to purchase your BRICK to be included in the "Pathway of Memories" at SCHS has been extended to March 15! All bricks purchased will be laid in time for the 2016-2017 graduation season! Email: Project- [email protected] There is still time to order your personalized yard sign..... Call 321-458-4337 to get your order form today! Thank you for supporting the Class of 2017 Jana Emen 2017 Project Graduation 321-458-4337 Indialantic Art Festival Art lovers throughout the Melbourne area can celebrate with the return of the 24th Annual In- dialantic Art Festival taking place in Nance Park March 18 – 19. The beautiful seaside park will be fi lled with gallery-style booths featuring thou- sands of works from visiting artists. Residents and visitors are invited to stroll amidst life-size sculptures, spectacular paintings, one-of-a-kind jewels, photography, ceramics and more during the free, outdoor event which takes place from 10 am to 5 pm both days. The 24th Annual Indialantic Art Festival rep- resents original artwork, handmade in America. A wide array of mediums and price ranges will be offered during the Festival. Visitors will have the chance to meet with the artists and discover the process and inspiration behind each work of art. Family friendly, the outdoor event also welcomes friendly pets on leashes. James H. Nance Park is located at 201 N. Miramar Avenue, Indialantic. The event is free and open to the public. For additional informa- tion on the Art Festival and other Howard Alan Events art shows across the country, visit www. artfestival.com or call 561-746-6615. The Lamp Stand Tolerance of other faiths imparts to us a truer understanding of our own. A monthly Church Bulletin Board for the community. Saturday Sabbath School classes all ages, 9:45 am. Frontenac Baptist Church (321)636-1369 Attend a Church of Your Choice! Worship at 11:30 am; Wed. Bible Study, 7:00 pm. 5500 N. US Hwy 1 Pastor Michael Franzone Anchor Baptist Church Community Alliance Church Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. 1545 N. Cocoa Blvd., Cocoa, FL 32922 321-639-1717. 4855 Fay Blvd., PSJ Morning Worship - 10:27 a.m. Dr. Donald M. Davis - Pastor 321-433-2033 Sunday School (all ages), 9:30 am Pastor Bible Study, 6:00 pm Sunday Morning Worship 10 am (nursery provided) Sunday Worship 10:45 am and 6:00 pm. Wednesday Evening Services, 6:30 pm weekly. Sunday Evening Worship 6:30 pm (nursery pro- Wednesday Youth, 7 pm. Glory of God Anglican Church (321)632-6812 vided) Covenant Life Fellowship (321) 639-7734 3735 N. Indian River Dr., Reverend Paul W. Young Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study 7 PM. Non-Denominational - Pastor Jamie McIlwain Sunday, Eucharist (Rite 1) at 8 am, (Rite 2) at 10:15 Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 3770 Curtis Blvd., PSJ. Children’s Church, 10 am 5135 N. Cocoa Blvd., Cocoa, FL, 321-632-6333 Sunday Service, 10:30 am Good Shepherd Lutheran Church www.blessedsacramentcocoa.org Wednesday Worship, 6:30 pm 2073 Garden St., Titusville, 321-267-4323 Saturday Mass, 4:30 pm. Day Spring Church, (407) 516-5767 Pastor Bruce Alberts; titusvillelutherans.org Sunday Masses at 8:30 AM & 10:30 AM 4725 Fay Blvd., Traditional Worship, 8:30 am; Contemporary, 11:00 Reconciliation at 3:30 PM on Kid’s Service: Wednesday, 6:30 pm HOPE United Church of Christ, 636-0250 Saturdays Service: Sunday, 10:30 am 2555 Fiske Blvd., Pastor Clarice Mitchell Brevard Zen Center Prayer Time: Sunday, 6:30 pm Sunday School, 9 a.m. Children’s Service - 10 a.m. 1261 Range Road, Cocoa, Fl Discovery Christian Church (321) 636-0316 Sunday Morning Service - 10 a.m. (w/nursery) Buddist Sunday Service 9:00am 3925 Grissom Parkway, Canaveral Groves http://www.hopeucc.com Meditation in the Zendo 7:00pm Bill Thompson - Preaching Minister Ma’gen David Messianic Synagogue Calvary Baptist Church, 321-636-8056 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Rabbi Jem Golden (321) 213-2259 1 1/2 miles south of 528 overpass, east side of US 1 Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. 3815 N. US1, Suite 123 in Cocoa Commercial Ctr. Pastor Jay Frazier www.calvarybaptistincocoa.org First Assembly of God (321) 632-5228 Erev Shabbat Service - Friday, 6:30 pm Sunday Morning Svc. - 10 a.m. (nursery provided) 3757 N. US Hwy. 1 Pastor Les Ray Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church ELCA Sunday Eve. Service - 6 pm, Wed. Evening - 7 pm Sunday School, 9:30 am, Worship 10:30 and 6:30 pm Pastor Tom Unrath, (321) 636-0777 Christ Central Church, 321-636-7671 Wednesday, 7 pm, Bible Study: Rainbows (3-4), 400 Lucerne Dr. Cocoa 2010 N. Cocoa Blvd., Cocoa, FL Royal Rangers (boys 5-12), Missionettes (girls 5-12). Sunday Worship Service - 10:00 AM Email: [email protected] Wednesday, 7 pm, Youth Group Fellowship. Bible Study - Wed. 6:00 PM www.cocoachurch.org First Baptist Church of Port St. John Ministerio Un Nuevo Comienzo Bible Class: 9:00 – 9:45 AM (321)636-5455 (A New Beginning Ministry) Worship Service: 10:15 – 11:30 AM 3900 Fay Blvd., www.fi rstbaptistpsj.com 2010 North Cocoa Blvd., Cocoa Christian Church at PSJ, 4645 Fay Blvd., Sun. school 9:15; Worship & Kid’s Church 10:30 am. Miercoles (Wednesday); 7pm Pastor Larry Sparrow, ccatpsj.org Adult Bible Study, 7 p.m. Wednesday Domingo (Sunday); 7pm ccatpsj.org -- email: [email protected] Wednesday: TeamKids & Youth, 6:30-8 pm. New Life Christian Fellowship 269-7578 Sunday - Bible Study 8:30 a.m. Worship at 9:30. Thrift Store Hours: M,T,Th,F, 10 - 4. W&Sat, 10 - 2 Pastor Larry Linkous www.fi ndnewlife.com Wednesdays - Youth Group, 7:00 p.m. Food Pantry Hours: M & W, 10 am - 1 pm Interdenominational Multi-Cultural Ministry for Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints First Baptist Church of Cocoa (321)636-2868 Entire Family 6755 S. Washington Ave. 3000 South Street, Titusville 750 Brevard Ave. in Historic Cocoa Village Sunday - 9:00 & 11:00, Wednesday - 7 pm Two wards meet in this meetinghouse: Worship 11 am & 6 pm, Sunday School 9:30 am Nursery & Children’s Church available all services Cocoa Ward Sacrament Meeting, 1:00 PM Wednesday Service/Youth Prayer & Share, 6:30 pm Northwest Baptist Church, 1720 Cox Rd., Cocoa Titusville Ward Sacrament Meeting, 9:30 AM http://baptist1.com/church/fl /cocoafbc 321-638-0890; www.nwbcofcocoa.org Coastal Community Church 639-7346 First Free Will Baptist Church Sunday School for all ages, 9:00 am 5795 Falcon Blvd., PSJ Pastor Darrell “D” Miller, 795-4780. Classic/Modern Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. Services on Sunday, 9 & 10:45 am. 5311 Barna Ave. Titusville 269-4033, 268-1705 Sunday evening, 6 p.m.; Wed. Nights, 7 p.m. Relevant and practical for your everyday life! Sunday School 9:00 am, Morning Worship 10:00 am Pentecostals of Cocoa, 636-6560 Web site at www.coastalcommunity.net. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 pm 1901 Michigan Ave., Cocoa Cocoa Presbyterian Church, 321-631-3956 First United Methodist Church, (321) 631-0183 Sunday Worship at 10am; Sunday School at 10:30 am 1404 Dixon Blvd., Cocoa, [email protected] Rev. David Charlton at 1165 Fay Blvd. Sunday evening Evangelistic Service, 6 pm Sunday: Church school 9:15 pm/Worship 10:30 am Contemporary service - 9:00 am Redeemer Presbyterian Church 264-0035 Nurseries and Children’s church Sunday School - 10 am; Traditionaly Service, 11 am Meeting at 5005 Barna Ave., Titusville Cocoa 7th Day Adventist Church & School Wonderful Wednesday Worship, at 7 pm Worship Celebration - Sundays at 10 am 1500 Cox Rd, Cocoa, Pastor Amado Luzbet Senior (High) Youth & Jr. (High) Youth at 3 pm, Sun. Christian Education - Sundays, 11:15 am Church 632-0640 Sch 636-2551; www.cocoasda.org Kingdom Kids, K - 5, meet at 3 pm. Sunday www.myredeemer.cc St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, 321-267-2545 5005 Barna Ave. 267-8893. Sunday Bible Study at 9:30 am. 414 Pine St., Titusville www.stgabs.org Saturday Worship, 11 am. Sabbath School, 9:15 am. Sunday Worship Service at 10:30 am and 6 pm. The Rev. Rob Goodridge, Rector Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer, 7:30 pm. Children’s clubs and teen groups Sat’s: 5:30pm Rite II (Contemplative) Trinity Community Church Prayer Service, Wednesday, 6:45 pm. Sun’s: 7:30am Rite I (Historical), 9:30am Rite II Tim Merwin, Sr. Pastor Victory Baptist Church of Titusville (Traditional), 11:30am Rite III (Contemporary) 6750 South U.S. 1 (3 miles north of Fay Blvd.) Pastor Tracy Covel, 321.264.0665 Wed’s: 6pm Taize Mediational Service Sunday Celebration at 10 am Services at Indian River Civic Ctr., 4220 S. Hopkins Thur’s: 11am Healing Service www.sgcfl a.org sgcoffi ce@sgcfl a.org 268-8004 Sunday School 9 am, Sunday Morning 10 am St. Patrick’s Anglican Catholic Church, 632-7634 Trinity Lutheran Church & School - LCMS Sunday Evening 6 pm, Wednesday 7 pm 4797 Curtis Blvd. Bishop John Vaughan, Rector 1330 S. Fiske Blvd., Rockledge, 636-5431 www.victorybaptistchurchintitusville.org Mass Sunday at 8, 10 & 5:30 and Friday noon Mass Michael Hageman, Pastor Victory Worship Center, 431-7964 Wednesday Mass, 6:30 pm, then Pot Luck Supper Worship: 10:30 am Pastors Jeff & Nancy Kleinman Alcoholics Anonymous, Sunday, 5 pm; and Tues- Trinity Lutheran Church-LCMC Meeting Sundays, 10AM days, 7:30 pm Pastor David Trexler | Dial-A-Story, 607-6742 Wednesday Mid-Week Manna & Prayer, 7-8 PM Narcotics Anonymous, Mondays, 8 - 10 pm. 3671 S. Hopkins Ave., Titusville, FL 32780 Community Center, 4201 US Hwy 1, Cocoa Sun Valley Christian Church ,264-1337 Sunday Worship Service 9:30am 4825 S. Barna Ave., Titusville, Minister Reggie Reed St. Patrick's Day Dinner Dance Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cocoa March 18, 2017 Sunday School at 9 am, Worship at 10 am & 6 pm 1261 Range Road, Cocoa. www.uucocoa.org All you can eat Corned beef and cabbage. Ladies Group each Tuesday and Thursday Sunday Service 11:00am Doors open at 5:30 pm, dinner starts at 6:30 pm. Surfside Community Fellowship, 607-2111 Unity of Merritt Island, 321-452-2625 BYOB. Soda, coffee & dessert provided. thesurfsidefellowship.com 4725 N. Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island Pastor Dr. Erick Brookins Reverend Rose Whitham Tickets are available at $15.00 per person, Meeting at the Port St. John Community Center, Practical Christianity. Sunday Services at 10 am children 12 and under free. Reserved tables are Sunday Services at 9:00 & 10:30 am. www.unitymerrittisland.org. We are on Facebook. available. Music by FRANKIE C. Saturday night at 6:00 pm at 1st Baptist of PSJ Victory Baptist Church, Pastor Raymond Hall Call Deacon Frank, 321 208 2356 Titusville Church of Seventh-day Adventist 632-6148 at 242 Capron Road, PSJ. St Patrick Anglican Catholic Church Pastor Amado Luzbet. ALL are welcomed. wwww.victorythroughjesus.org 4797 Curtis Blvd., Port St John. OOH!!H!! NNowow GGetet iit!!t!! Last month we talked about our need for The Holy Spirit to teach us from the Bible, and how God uses other Christians to help us understand these eternal lessons. Please take a moment to read the following from Acts Chapter 8 vrs 26-39: Now an angel of The Lord spoke to Philip, saying “Arise and go toward the South along the road which goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” This is desert. So he arose and went. And behold, a man of Ethiopia, a eunuch of great Authority under Candace, the queen of the Ethiopians, who had charge of all her treasury, and had come to Jerusalem to worship, was returning. And sitting in his chariot, he was READING Isaiah the prophet. Then The Holy Spirit said to Philip, “ Go near and overtake this chariot.” So Philip ran to him, and heard him READING the prophet Isaiah, and said, “ Do you UNDERSTAND what you are reading?” And he said, “ How can 4725 Fay Blvd., Port St. John I, unless someone GUIDES me?” And he asked Philip to come up and sit with him. The place (Right next to Family Dollar) Service Sunday at 10:30 AM. in the Scripture which he read was this: “He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; And as a lamb www.dayspringpsj.com * 407-516-5767 before its shearer is silent, So He opened not His mouth. In His humiliation His justice was taken away, And who will declare His generation? For His life is taken from the earth.” So the eunuch answered Philip and said, “I ask you, of whom does the prophet say this, of himself or some other man?” Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning at this Scripture, PREACHED Jesus to him. Now as they went down the road, they came to some water. And the eunuch said, “See, here is much water. What hinders me from being baptized?” Then Philip said, “IF YOU BELIEVE WITH ALL YOUR HEART YOU MAY” And he answered and said, “I BELIEVE THAT JESUS CHRIST IS THE SON OF GOD.” So he commanded the chariot to stand still. And both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water, and he baptized him. Now when they SEASONAL GIFTS AVAILABLE came up out of the water, The Spirit of The Lord caught Philip away, so that the eunuch saw him Open 9 AM - 2 pm no more; and he went on his way rejoicing!!!!! Like Saturday, March 4th Join us for Bible study Sunday, 10:30 Prayer Sunday, 6:30 Us! Central Brevard Library special skills required. Call or just drop in! skills required. Call 633-1792 or just drop in! 308 Forrest Avenue, Cocoa - 321-633-1792 Mon, 3/13, 9:30 -11 am Windows Basics class, Tues, 3/28, 5-6pm, Join us at Creative Lab's Tech ADULT PROGRAMS $5. Call 633-1792 to register. Tuesday. 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Call 433-4448 for latest information. contact Andrea Chestnut at (321)-264-5058 or Mondays Mommy-Plus Me - is a program for mothers to (321)-264-5105. Pickleball, 11 a.m- 2 p.m. come in and spend time with their preschool age High School Basketball League - $500.00 per Basketball Fundamentals 3-4 p.m. children. Arts and crafts and other hands-on ac- team. The league is scheduled to start March High School Basketball Leagues, 5-8 p.m. tivities will be planned, and snacks will be served. 18th. All high school teams are welcome. For Open Gym, 5-8 pm 11a.m.-12 p.m. every Tuesday of the month. more information, contact Coach Tyree McGhee Open Computer Lab, 6-8 pm Zumba Classes - Zumba is an adult dance- at Walter Butler Community Center, 433-4448. 6th & 20th Girl Scouts Troop 505, 5-7 p.m. based fi tness class that uses a fusion of Latin and Persons With Disabilities Dances are held 23rd Girl Scouts Troop 505, 5-7 p.m. International rhythms with easy-to-follow moves. every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month from 7-9 Tuesdays It includes both cardio and resistance training p.m. all ages welcome. For more information Mommy-Plus Me, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. components designed to tone and sculpt the entire contact Andrea Chestnut 264-5058 or 264-5105. Pickleball, 11 a.m- 2 p.m. body. Zumba is designed for adults of all ages Basketball Fundamentals 3-4 p.m. and fi tness levels. Class participants exercise in Kids Yoga Program 4-H Gardener Program, 3:30-4:30 p.m. a healthy, fun, party-like environment. Classes The Cape Canaveral Culture and Leisure Boy Scouts, 3:30-4:30 p.m. will be held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Services department will be offering a kids yoga Open Gym, 5-8 pm 6-7 p.m., $5 per class (discount punch cards program on the second through last Fridays of Open Computer Lab, 6-8 pm available). Contact Debbie Kowaleuski at (321) the month, starting March 10, 2017. Cape Ca- Zumba 6-7 p.m. 403-6918 for more information. naveral fi tness instructor Rebecca Chapman will Wednesdays Volleyball Fundamentals is a class which instruct specialized yoga sessions geared towards Pickleball, 11 am-2 pm teaches proper playing techniques and teamwork. children ages 6-12 years old. This program is Open Computer Lab, 12-2 & 6-8 pm This class focuses on teaching beginners how to designed to engage children in poses and medita- Volleyball Fundamentals, 5-8 pm properly bump, set, spike and more. Classes will tion exercises designed to enhance core stability Zumba, 6-7 pm be held on Wednesdays & Thursdays 5-8 p.m. and focus. Parents are encouraged to participate. Thursdays For more information contact Donovan Gilbert By incorporating music, games, and activities Pickleball, 11 am-2 pm at Walter Butler Community Center, 433-4448. into the program, children learn to focus their Open Computer Lab, 12 - 2 & 6-8 p.m. Brevard County 4-H Junior Master Gardener minds and stretch their bodies, all while having 4-H Gardener Program, 3:30-4:30 p.m Program - The Junior Master Gardener Program loads of fun. Classes are held at 4:00 pm at the Volleyball Fundamentals, 5-8 pm engages participants in novel, hands-on group Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex located at Zumba, 6-7 pm and individual learning experiences that promote 7300 N. Atlantic Avenue in Cape Canaveral. 2nd & 16th Girl Scouts #373, 6-7:30 p.m. a love of gardening, develop an appreciation Families will pay $10 per class for the fi rst child Fridays for the environment, and cultivate the mind. and $5 per class for each additional. For more Open Computer Lab, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays information, please contact: Rebecca Chapman at Pickleball, 11 am-2 pm 3:30-4:30 p.m. For more information contact Jan (407) 620-5978 or via email at alittlelovechang- Art Club, 3-4 pm Jordan at (321) 433-4448. [email protected] Saturdays Meet your neighbors and stay informed of Events & Community Happenings! High School Basketball Leagues 1-4 p.m. Program Activities, 10 am - 2 pm Canaveral Groves Homeowners Inc. If you’d like to join and support our Homeowners’ group, just cut out and fi ll out this form and mail with a check for $15 to cover the current year’s membership dues. Basketball Fundamentals - A program designed Mail to: CGHI, P.O. Box 675, Sharpes, FL 32959 for boys and girls ages 5 to 8. Each week the par- ticipants will learn/review basic basketball skills Name______and apply them to a variety of drills. Games are Address______played but the primary focus will be to build on E-mail ______and improve the skill sets of each participant. Phone______May we include your phone number on our membership Practice will be held Monday and Tuesday, 3-4 roster to CGHI members? Yes No p.m. For more information, contact Donovan Won’t you come join us? We meet on the 2nd Thursday of every month at the Gilbert at (321) 433-4448. Discovery Church at 3925 Grissom Pkwy. at 7:00 pm. www.canaveralgroveshoa.org Canaveral Groves SLEEPY HOLLOW Fruit From The Groves MARCH 2017 - 3/1, ASH WEDNESDAY quanto reminded everyone to keep doors locked the intersection, where the car collided head-on - 3/9; CGHOA MEETING AT 7:00 PM; 3/12, and always be on the lookout for suspicious with a Jeep driven by Ms. Cheyenne Garrett, 18 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME STARTS; 3/17, activity. If you see anything, please call 911 and of Cocoa, who suffered serious injuries accord- ST. PATRICK'S DAY let the professionals handle the situation. ing to investigators. Neither Dolan nor Schuster March is here and what will it be? In like a There was some concern raised about the were wearing their seat belts. lion and out like a lamb or just the reverse. I guess discharge of fi rearms here in the Groves. The The Onions Are Coming! CGHOA will be we will just have to wait and see. Hopefully we Lieutenant said that as long as it was being done selling those delicious Vidalia Onions again this have seen the last of winter, but who knows? I in a safe manner, it was not illegal to discharge a year. Conley was just up in Georgia and said that bet Tom Terry does. fi rearm in the county as per Florida Law. the onions would be ready at the end of April or We had a great HOA meeting last month and Tragedy struck the Groves again in the early the beginning of May, so stay tuned for more we were pleased to welcome the new night shift hours of Wednesday, February 15 at Canaveral information. The funds received from this sale go supervisor, Lt. Toquanto of the Sheriff's Offi ce. Grove Blvd. and Grissom. As a result of a two car toward the benevolent work for our community. The Lieutenant said that the shift supervisors car collision, Ryan Dolan, 27 of Cocoa and Wil- Commissioner Rita Pritchett has moved her would be rotated every six months to give the liam Schuster, 31 of Rockledge were killed.The offi ce. Her new address is 2000 Washington Ave., offi cers more experience. Again, things seem to Ford Explorer, driven by Dolan, veered around Titusville. This is the Chamber of Commerce be be fairly quiet here in the Groves, but Lt. To- a vehicle stopped at a red light, drove through Bldg. on US 1 in Titusville. Her new number is

No Time to Dine in? Call in your To-gos!! join us for our 638-4130 st. patrick’s day 4365 Grissom Pkwy., celebration! Canaveral Groves our famous corned beef & cabbage will be served, green beer will be flowing Monday: 65 Cent Wings & $1 Drafts and live music jamming on Tuesday: AUCE Boneless Wings & BOGO Coronas Wednesday : Barb’s Homemade Chicken Pot Pies the back patio!! Thursday: All You Can Eat Fried Shrimp Friday, Saturday & Sunday: Chef’s Choice ASK ABOUT OUR $4.99 Specials, Tue-Fri Now Serving Liquor No Time to Dine in? Call in your To-gos!! Drink Specials Daily OPEN FOR BREAKFAST TUESDAY-SUNDAY @ 7am 321-607-6901. both stunned. How in the world did she know Amateur Backyard Hopefully, bids will go out this month for they were priests? So the next day, they went back the West Canaveral Groves Waterline Project to the store and bought even more outrageous BBQ Contest if everything goes to plan. There are still many outfi ts. These were so loud you could hear them The Sharing Center of Central Bre- questions that have not been answered to the before you even saw them! vard is proud to announce the 2nd An- satisfaction of some of the residents in the Satel- Once again, in their new attire, they settled nual Amateur Backyard BBQ Contest. On April lite Blvd. area. Hopefully, most will be resolved down in their chairs to enjoy an umbrella drink 1st, come out to F. Burton Smith Park in Cocoa and things can move ahead. What is a few more and the the sunshine before their tee time. After to sample some of the best local BBQ around. days when it has only been 20 years since this a little while, the same gorgeous blonde, wear- Amateur BBQ Teams from across the county will all started? ing a different colored topless bikini, taking her vie for the title of Amateur Champion Griller in Citizens Against the Train sweet time, came walking toward them. Again three categories: beef, pork, and chicken. Each CALL TO ACTION- PLEASE SEND A she nodded at each of them, and said “Good team will be providing samples of their delicious THANK YOU EMAIL TO YOUR LEGISLA- morning, Father ~ Good morning, Father,” and BBQ for you, the public that will be voting for TORS. started to walk away. the People’s Choice Champion Griller. While Reininger's dishonesty is highlighted to the One of the priests couldn’t stand it any longer serious competitors are sweating it out, we will highest degree in his statement (paraphrasing), and said, “Just a minute, young lady.” be soaking up the rays with great food and live "Safety is our greatest priority." The proposed “Yes, Father?” entertainment. Florida High-Speed Passenger Rail Safety Act “We are priests and proud of it, but I have The event’s proceeds will benefi t the Sharing would give the Florida Department of Trans- to know, how in the world do you know we are Center’s Children's Weekend Feeding Program, portation the authority to regulate railroad priests, dressed as we are?” a program designed to empower families with companies, establish minimum safety standards She replied, “Father, it’s me, — Sister Kath- children by providing access to healthy food on for high-speed passenger rail and pay for costs leen.” the weekends during the school year. associated with rail corridor upgrades and safety Uncle John says that ya'll are always welcome Last year’s BBQ raised over $36,000 to feed measures. to come golf here in Florida, just look out for hungry kids and was well attended by nearly We applaud Florida State Sen. Debbie May- those blondes. Just remember our state motto 1,000 people. Kicking off this year’s event is fi eld and the other lawmakers in the Senate and “KEEP FLORIDA GREEN, BRING MORE Brevard County Sherriff Wayne Ivey. Tickets the House for their courageous leadership in MONEY.” for the event are $15.00. This includes entry to creating this proposed legislation. As always, thanks to our readers and check the event, 1 BBQ dinner and samples from the ...... A Parting Shot From The Cannon...... out our advertisers and their services. Also, be BBQ teams. Come enjoy live music by the Co- This month I want to send this out to friend sure to check out our other staff writers. They coLoco’s Band, vendors, 50/50 raffl es including John Armalini, his relative Bryan Flannery and always have great information and helpful hints. a Yeti cooler and gun raffl e, just to name a few. his golf crew in Bel Aire, MD, who are ready to Until next month, Lord willin' and the creek Don’t wait until the last moment to get your get back to the game they love. don't rise, I remain your humble servant, tickets! Tickets can be purchased at: Two priests decided to go on a golfi ng vaca- - Bill Cannon Sharing Center Thrift Store at 113 Aurora Street, tion in Hawaii..... Cocoa They were determined to make this a real West Cocoa Pharmacy at 2711 Clearlake Rd, vacation by not wearing anything that would Martin Andersen Cocoa identify them as clergy. As soon as the plane Senior Center Dances Jennifer Neuman Dicandio Allstate Insurance, landed they headed for a store and bought some Please note there is only one dance in March, 950 Fay Blvd., Port St. John really outrageous shorts, shirts, sunglasses, etc. on the 25th. Also, the time has changed. Jabbers Restaurant, 4365 Grissom Pkwy, The next morning they went to the golf club Martin Andersen Senior Center will host a Cocoa dressed in their ‘tourist’ garb. They were sitting Singles/Couples Ballroom Dance on Saturday, Sharing Center Thrift Store at 172 E. Merritt at the patio lounge, enjoying a drink, the sunshine March 25th. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and dancing Island Causeway, Merritt Island and the scenery when a ‘drop dead gorgeous’ begins at 7:00 p.m., ends at 10:00 p.m. Fideltiy Bank of Florida at 1380 N Courtenay blonde in a topless bikini came walking straight Free snacks, BYOB. Music will be provided Pkwy, Merritt Island towards them. They couldn’t help but stare. by Janice and Rene. The cost is $6; $5 for mem- Cocoa Beach Area Chamber of Commerce 400 As the blonde passed them, she smiled and bers. Fortenberry Rd, Merritt Island said “Good Morning, Father ~ Good Morning, Call Martin Andersen Senior Center at 321- Tickets are also available the day of the event. Father,” nodding and addressing each of them 631-7556 for more information. Come join us for some great BBQ and help feed individually, then she passed on by. They were Adults of all ages are welcome to our dances. hungry kids here in our own community.