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Free Admission In an effort to bring awareness to the community about the dangers of dis- The Avenue Viera on Town Center Ave. tracted driving, Melbourne police offi- in Viera, FL cers spent April 3-5 observing drivers (north of Melbourne) and their habits in “Operation Atten- Alex Schierholtz/Staff photographer tion-Getter.” A 1968 Britsh Abbot FV 433 tank drives over cars during Tank America's grand Officers reported that 40 percent of all opening April 14 in Melbourne. The military adventure park at 9150 Ellis Road drivers were driving while eating, tex- lets visitors drive tanks and armored personnel carriers on a 33-acre wooded ting, putting on makeup or otherwise course, and play tactical laser tag in a 6,000-square-foot arena. For more distracted. Officers handed out 165 tick- information, call (321) 241-1122 or go to tankamerica.com. ets and 40 warnings during the three-day period. “You can’t express it enough, this isn’t ArtFestival.com about us writing tickets just to write tick- American Craft Endeavors Girl Scout to earn Gold Award ets,” said Acting Commander Cheryl (813) 962-0388 Trainer of the Melbourne Police Depart- By Brittany Mulligan The Gold Award is the highest award a Girl ment. “That’s why we called it ‘Atten- [email protected] Scout can achieve and is a rare accomplishment tion-Getter.' I want to get your attention, among scouts, with less than 6 percent of eligi- I want people to pay attention, I want MELBOURNE — For some girls, being a Girl ble Girl Scouts achieving the award, according people to understand there is a correla- Scout of America is just another way to be social NEXT LAUNCH to the Girl Scouts of America website. tion between how fast they’re going, how while learning valuable leadership and life skills, much they’re not paying attention and No earlier than May 4: Her Gold Award project involved protecting and few ever make it to the top. how dangerous it is.” A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will For Megan Lee, being a Girl Scout means the gopher tortoise through education and Melbourne police officers were spread launch the Bangabandhu 1 making a difference in the community and awareness with signs and proclamations involv- out throughout the city at major crash communications satellite. building new, lasting connections with the peo- ing Brevard mayors and local organizations. sites such as Eau Gallie Boulevard, both INDEX ple she meets through her troop. “I’ve always been really passionate about ani- ends of Sarno Road, Wickham Road and Ms. Lee belonged to Troop No. 1677 until it mals,” Ms. Lee explained. “I grew up around all the Babcock corridor, according to Com- Adoptable 17 Obituaries 16 dissolved a few years ago, and said she is affiliat- different types of animals and I want to be a vet.” mander Trainer, Classified 17 Out & About 11 Crossword 16 Police Report 5 ed as a Juliette Girl Scout. 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New Haven Ave., Melbourne, FL 32901 • 321-327-5922 Friday, April 20, 2018 Hometown News – MELBOURNE – www.HometownNewsBrevard.com 3 Event offers resources for Parkinson’s patients By Austin Rushnell “I receive calls from folks who are in [email protected] shock, angry, and/or depressed, and I do my best to listen and encourage them,” Mrs. BREVARD COUNTY — An enormously Kreps said. “Sometimes I think it keeps me challenging aspect of a serious disease is the too focused on Parkinson’s since I also walk feeling that one is alone in the struggle. this journey — but it has given my diagnosis Brevard County residents suffering from purpose, and made a difference, and I am Parkinson’s Disease, however, may rest easi- grateful for the opportunity to make it er knowing that support is available. something positive. The Parkinson’s Support Group of Bre- “It also is hard to keep encouraging every- vard (PSGB) and One Senior Place will be one diagnosed to realize that exercise is hosting an event called “Parkinson’s: Health, 50 percent of delaying the progression of Hope & Happiness” from 4 to 6 p.m. Thurs- this disease,” Mrs. Kreps continued. “That is day, April 26, at Holy Trinity Academy, 5625 why we are so excited to finally offer Rock Holy Trinity Drive, Melbourne. Steady Boxing in this area. It is internation- The event will include talks by experts and health care professionals, and plenty of ally known and documented that this form of exercise improves the condition consid- information on resources for those with seminars average 200 attendees.” DiQuollo of Unlimited Kickboxing. erably and at the same time provides team Parkinson’s. According to officials, the seminar will be Event sponsorships for the free event are participation.” “Seven years ago, I was diagnosed with focused on three main topics. providing funding for Rock Steady Boxing Parkinson’s disease and I decided to attend Dr. Ira Goodman of BioClinica will pro- training and certification for the aforemen- The PSGB helps provide support through the Brevard Parkinson’s Support Group,” vide information about the latest clinical tri- tioned facilitators. once-a-month meetings at The Fountains in PSGB leader Marieke Kreps said. “I volun- als for Parkinson’s disease, officials stated. One Senior Place and PSGB began work- Palm Bay on the fourth Thursday of the teered to do the newsletter and as time Susan Blakeslee of VITAS Healthcare will ing together last October during the PSGB month, from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. evolved, quickly I became the leader of the lead a discussion on the relationship Parkinson’s Care Fair, which was “a huge “We have special speakers and share our group. It has been very rewarding, and with dynamics and challenges for Parkinson’s success,” according to one official. experiences and compare notes as we walk the help of members and an excellent advi- patients and their spouses/caregivers, and Mrs. Kreps also discussed some of the this journey together,” Mrs. Kreps explained. sory board, we have grown to a membership details on the ‘Rock Steady Boxing’ exercise challenges of working with people suffering “Our motto is ‘you are not alone.’ ” of 250 folks on our email list, and an average program will be presented by fitness trainers from Parkinson’s Disease, or have recently For more information about the event, attendance at meetings of 30 to 65. Our Janice Moia of Advance Fitness and David learned that they have the disease. call (321) 751-6771. tortoise nearby, she said, when someone Lee said.