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TITUSVILLE • MIMS COCOA THE CAPE Say Goodbye to the NORTH BREVARD PORT ST JOHN MERRITT ISLAND COCOA BEACH Winter Blues ... @HometownNewsBrevard @hometownnewsbrevard @HometownNewsBre Vol. 14, No. 5 www.HometownNewsBrevard.com Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 HUSTLING HUSTLER BASS ARE BITING ENCHANTED TRIP & Celebrate Spring! Anna Sutton, 16, of Michael Arbour, 10, Carey Beam of Cocoa Indialantic, is a steller shows off his 17.5- and Radar Love soak junior at MCC inch largemouth bass up New Mexico snow Special Edition Coming March 23 STUDENT OF THE WEEK 14 CATCH OF THE WEEK 16 TOURING WITH THE TOWNIES 15 Call 321-242-1013 to advertise HOT DEALS! Dental donation Mentorship from Hometown News program granted HALF PRICE $5,000 By Austin Rushnell GIFT [email protected] TITUSVILLE – For those students who are in-need, extra help is avail- CERTIFICATES able through various resources around Brevard County. One of the resources for Titusville students is the J.U.M.P. program, and JUMP@ THS. According to officials, “J.U.M.P. (Jackson’s Ultimate Mentoring Pro- gram) and JUMP@THS are mentor- Alex Schierholtz/Staff photographer ing programs that pair selected stu- Dental Hygienist Lindsay Blair of Melbourne, examines the teeth of Justin dents with adult volunteers who Lewis, 6, of Titusville, during Give Kids A Smile on Feb. 3 at Eastern Florida provide extra support for their men- State College in Cocoa. Six dental professionals donated their time to see tees.” Both the J.U.M.P. and JUMP@THS more than 120 children. programs together were awarded a $5,000 grant by the Jess Parrish Med- PURCHASE ical Foundation (JPMF) in late Janu- Party highlights playhouse fundraiser ary. The grant will be used for food and beverage costs for mentor/men- TODAY AT: By Brittany Mulligan tainment and delicious food in a night of “Party tee special events, program supplies [email protected] for the Playhouse.” and background checks for the pro- www.HometownNewsBrevard.com COCOA BEACH— When looking for some- Tickets cost $50 per person for this fundrais- grams’ mentors, officials said. thing fun to do in Brevard, it’s hard to run out of ing event, scheduled to take place at 5:30 p.m. on “The students meet one-on-one ideas when there are beaches, the space center, Saturday, Feb. 10, at the International Palms with mentors at least once a week,” NEXT LAUNCH malls and community theatres around. Resort, 1300 N. Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach. said Program Coordinator (of both Proceeds will help defray costs of theatrical No earlier than Feb. 22: It takes dedication and hard work to put on a programs) Denise “Denny” productions, educational programs and facility Meneghelli. “(They meet) during the SpaceX Falcon communica- production that makes audiences believe they upgrades at the Playhouse, according to officials. school day but not during class time. tions satellite, window TBD are in a different world for a few hours. According to Surfside Playhouse Artistic The evening will feature a sit-down dinner, There’s no set agenda, or anything INDEX Director Bryan Bergeron, “we rely on the gener- cash bar, silent auction and dance tunes. that they’re supposed to cover, or osity of people who love the Playhouse and want “Community is at the very core of the Surfside certain topics; it really is just that Classified 21 Out & About 13 to support community theater.” experience,” said Kate Schwartz, chairperson for they’re building relationships with Crossword 21 Obituaries 20 Surfside Playhouse's ‘Party for the Playhouse.’ Seniors 6 Police Report 5 Organizers of Surfside Playhouse are inviting the students, and really asked to be a Horoscopes 13 Viewpoint 6 the public to join them for an evening of enter- See PLAYHOUSE, page 12 See MENTOR, page 12 Be a hero this Valentine’s! Surprise a loved one with a dapper, uniformed quartet delivering candy, a rose and two love songs. Anytime, any place. Reserve your surprise of a lifetime starting at just $45. Call Bill at 321-783-0353 or $ Ted at 321-323-6646. 45 Book Your Singing Valentine Today! 2 Hometown News – NORTH BREVARD– www.HometownNewsBrevard.com Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 Community Calendar FRIDAY, FEB. 9 going to the CBAA scholarship fund. the magic shop, 604 Brevard Ave., Cocoa. Holy Spirit Church Emmaus Hall, 2309 Admission is free. Show hours are The workshop will continue every Holder Road, Mims. Deadline to register is Feb. 9: Karen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, second Saturday of the month. Resort Fashions by Tiffany will offer Gregory, president and CEO of HRSS Feb. 9-10; and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, The free program for children ages delightful spring styles and include a Consulting Group, LLC will lead an inter- Feb. 11. 7-17, is designed to build positive variety of sizes to try on, from petite to active session to educate how soft skills For more information, visit www. character traits and increase confidence. plus. impact the bottom line, and what business cbaaartists.com or call (321) 632-2922. The program highlights believing in the Joyce Starrick, chair, promises a leaders in the manufacturing sector can magic of kindness and the importance of delicious Italian menu, lots of door prizes do about it from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Father, daughter dance: Join Mel- putting smiles on the faces of others. and Share the Wealth drawing. Donations Wednesday, Feb. 14, in Building 11 Com- bourne Parks and Recreation for its 20th Dr. Dan and youth magicians will teach are $15 to benefit local scholarships for munity Dining Room at Eastern Florida Annual Father & Daughter Dance from magic tricks that children can do with high school seniors. everyday objects. Supplies are included, State College's Cocoa Campus, 1519 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 9, at the Eau For more information or advance and parents are encouraged to learn along Clearlake Road, Cocoa. Gallie Civic Center, 1551 Highland Ave, tickets, call (321) 269-4553. with their children to increase likelihood Register by Friday, Feb. 9, at 5 p.m. at Melbourne. of success. Space is limited and www.SpaceCoastEDC.org/Events. The theme will be Valentine's Day. The A beacon's birthday: Celebrate the reservations are required. The meeting, sponsored by The Eco- evening will include a complimentary 150th birthday of the lighthouse of Cape horse buggy ride as well as dancing, food, For more information or to make a Canaveral at the Cape Canaveral Light- nomic Development Commission of Flor- reservation, call Dr. Dan Ezell or Terry ida’s Space Coast’s (EDC) Manufacturers music, games with the D.J., cookie deco- house Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat- rating, and lots of fun. Black at (321) 433-1130 or email drdan@ urday, Feb. 10. Association of Florida’s Space Coast magicdove.com. (MASC), will teach how to supplement This is a semi-formal event for fathers/ Enjoy local seafood, entertainment, father figures and daughters. Dean Stew- door prizes, a silent auction and tour the talent recruitment activities with a new Farmers market every Saturday in art Photography will be available to cap- lighthouse. soft skills training program offered Cocoa Beach: The Space Coast Farmers ture the special evening with a photo. All Transportation is provided from through CareerSource Brevard. Market is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every orders and the sales of pictures are han- Exploration Tower, 670 Dave Nisbet For more information, call Trudy Saturday at First United Methodist dled by Dean Stewart Photography. Drive, Cape Canaveral. McCarthy at (321) 638-2000 or email Church, 3300 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa [email protected]. Tickets are $15 each. Space is limited For more information, visit www. and there are no ticket sales at the door. Beach. For more information, call Joyce Rizzo canaverallight.org or contact email light- Art show: The Central Brevard Art For more information or to buy tickets, [email protected]. call (321) 608-7400. at (321) 961-2732 or Pam Rollins at (321) Association is presenting its annual Art 514-8823 or send an email to Show and Sale on Friday, Feb. 9, through [email protected]. Kid-A-Palooza heading to Melbourne: Sunday, Feb. 11, at the Cape Canaveral SATURDAY, FEB. 10 Big Time Fun and Melbourne BMW are Public Library, 201 Polk Avenue, Cape Fashion show and luncheon: The Holy hosting Kid-A-Palooza 2018 on from Canaveral. Free magic workshop for kids: The Spirit Council of Catholic Women invites noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at Dozens of local artists will bring their Magic Dove Magic Shop is launching free all ladies to come to their annual Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Drive, unique creations to exhibit and sale. Gift monthly magic workshops for kids Luncheon and Fashion Show from Melbourne. baskets will be raffled with 100 percent Beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at See CALENDAR, page 3 No Need to 2017 ADER Hide Your E S R ’ C Face H E O I C Live in paradise! Lamplighter Village Swag Bags “Lamplighter Village is Florida’s premier Active Adult For All Who Community. Lamplighter Village offers a true resort Attend lifestyle in a beautiful lakefront community. Join your friends at over 70 social activities every month. Come see for yourself why Lamplighter Village has twice been awarded the coveted Reader’s Choice Award for the best retirement community on the Space Coast.” Resort Amenities • Heated Pool • Key West and Spa Mini Golf • Tennis • Shuffleboard • Pickle Ball • Billiards 4245 N Courtenay Pkwy.