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Are you looking DeLand library hosts By Erika Webb ride, Ouray, and the ghost town of Sherman, cross ing 13 major 12,000- to 13,000-foot passes, the site host annual celebration importance of a AT: for a new fuzzy friend? [email protected] 12 TODAY NEW FEATURE 'Living with Alligators' notes. The highest point on the loop course is the of music, art teachers picture PURCHASE LOOKING FOR A HOME Scott Brockmeier is a healer by profession, an 14,048 Handies Peak summit. TOURING 16 The A representative from the- adventurer by nature and has achieved monumental “In order to complete the event, instead of www.HometownNewsOL.com DISCOUNT 5 ART WITH HEART Original Florida Fish and Wildlife Con goals while balancing both. crossing a finish line, runners are required to inside 13 MELBOURNE FURNITURE Fishing 2822 S. U.S. #1, Fort Pierce servation Commission will His are lofty goals. - ‘kiss the Hardrock,’ a picture of a ram’s head WEST MELBOURNE Welcome back to school with Dan ENTERTAINMENT explain the do’s and don’ts of Last month Mr. Brockmeier, a traveling Regis painted on a large block of stone mining debris,” I n (772) 466-7022 - a s living with alligators at 11 a.m. the website explains. 2012, Mr. Brockmei tered Nurse, whose home base is in DeLand, ran 100 DEBARY The land Friday, Aug. 19, at the DeLand miles through the San Juan Mountains in Colorado Mr. Brockmeier has kissed the rock nine times. er set a personal goal. He would run Y lubbers guide to BPS leader Regional Library, 103 E. ORANGEmany CIT 100-mile races as he could within one calen- in 39 hours. The average elevation was 11,000 feet. He has participated 11 times, but twice didn’t finish. fishing the HALF Howry Ave. TONA PRICE The Hardrock Hundred Mile Endurance Run DEL“In 2012 I had been doing too much running,” he dar year. pilings The slice is in sight!Dax Taylor, 6, of Indialantic, LARGEST Pick up some safety tips and started at 6 a.m. on July 15 in Silverton, Colo., where said in a recent phone interview. “The other time, He ran 27, setting a world record. PALM CITY learn what to do and who to “But when I got to Colorado that year I was too Page B6 keeps pace during the ‘I Run for- GIFT it also ended at 6 a.m. on July 17. last year, I didn’t do any running at all to prepare.” shares CERTIFICATES MATTRESS STUART Candidate call about nuisance alligators. In addition to being 100.5 miles in length, the Physically and mentally, the philosophy scholar, beat down,” he said, “just emotionally and physically HOBE SOUND For more information, call Vol. 13, No. 5 Pizza Football Kickoff 5K’ Satur CH 48-hour, ultra-marathon includes “33,050 feet of teacher and athlete understands there is an ideal See LURE, page A2 www.HometownNewsOL.com RETAILER JENSEN BEA (386) 822-6430, ext. 20762. climb and 33,050 feet of descent for a total elevation place in the middle of any endeavor. day, Aug. 14 at The Avenue Viera. OVERMARTIN 45 DIFFERENT COUNTY change of 66,100 feet,” according to hardrock100. SUPERINTENDENT Friday, August 19, 2016 ILLUSTRATION goals for MATTRESSES TO profile: Low-cost pet clinics com. CHOOSE FROM planned BPS leader discusses Columnist Christine VACATION Vol. 5, No. 19 Your Local News and Information Source • www.HometownNewsOL.com Friday, Aug. 19, 2016 upcoming schoolyear Edwards knows the TWIN MATTRESS There will be three low-cost schoolLocal residents take year $ pet shot clinics, sponsored by importance of a from 69 EA. PC. Sheriff of Cassadaga By Brittanya trip up Mulligan North thSociety for the Prevention of Community picture FULL MATTRESS Friday, August 19, 2016 Cruelty to Animal Rescue, on Wintering manatees could EDUCATION [email protected] www.HometownNewsOL.com Saturday Aug. 20. hosts butterflyNotes 3 ART WITH HEART from $85 MEET ROXY The first clinic will be from Vol. 15, No. 12 EA. PC. COMING SOON 9 to 11 a.m. at Royal Oak Pro- 4 TOURING BREVARD COUNTY — Now that a This friendly feline is St. Lucie Low-cost pet clinics have it easier thisreestablish year a historic water QUEEN MATTRESS ‘Catch of the Week’ features fessional Plaza, 124 Treemont 18 GOT AN EVENT? planned flow of water through the connection between the St. Pressure Cleaning new school year is upon us, students, $ reader-submitted photos from waiting at the Humane Drive, Orange City. release For Hometown News Our annual 'In Season'from special ture states, goes about its task, marsh south of the park. - Johns River and the Blue Specials 99 EA. PC. fishing around the Treasure Society. Could she be The second clinic will be [email protected] - Community parents, teachers and faculty alike are section is coming up. If you'd like By Erika Webb “spreading pollen without - “The FWC’s Aquatic Habi- Spring Lagoon marsh, allow Driveway 1-Car $59 PURCHASE KING MATTRESS Coast. Send pictures & from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Luigi’s There will be three low-cost The Florida Fish and Wild excited about what’s to come. As a way TODAY your event included in the your new fuzzy friend? [email protected] knowing that (it is) doing so.” tat Conservation and Resto ing more river water to enter Having fun at camp AT: questions to County Pizzeria in the Brandywine pet shot clinics, sponsored by Up to 350sf Children learned how the life Commission embarked ration Section will use float- the marsh.” of discovering what’s in storewww.HometownNewsOL.com for the calendar, find out whatfrom we need $ [email protected] Shopping Plaza, 3138 N. Amidst the fresh-wingedthe Society for the Prevention 99 EA. PC. 7 glorious insects simultaneously- on a project this month to ing harvesting equipment to The exact timing of the Driveway 2-Car $80 Calendar to know from you on page 20! Woodland Blvd., DeLand. fluttering there was sheerof Cruelty to Animal Res - 2016-17 school year, Hometown News LOOKING FOR A HOME Each candidate was asked the same five ingest nectar from and distrib clean up an area south of Blue remove two acres of floating work is subject to weather peri- [email protected] The third clinic will be from delight. cue, on Saturday Aug. 20. - inside need.” Up to 750sf Josie Phillips, 10, of NEW FEATURE questions, and given 500 words total to ute pollen to the various flow Spring State Park to allow tussocks andFishing half an acre of an conditions, the agency noted. odically close French was able to get a sneak peek of some 3 to 5 p.m. at 3 Sisters Ice In celebration of its replanted The first clinic will be from “Having ample food close PILLOW TOP ers they visit on their hungry water from the St. Johns River earthen berm,” the release Dr. Katie Tripp, Save the Landing and the dirt portion Any Single Family 3/2 FRIDAY, AUG. 12 IN SEASON allocate among those questions however Cream, 101 E. Ohio Ave., Lake butterfly garden, in front of the9 to 11 a.m. at Royal Oak Pro- with Dan THE CAPE Melbourne,future lines goals up from the man himself - - quest, enabling the plants to to flow more freely through states. “Removal of floating Manatee Club’s Director of to the park means manatees of West French Avenue during COCOA TWIN MATTRESS PORT ST. LUCIE they chose. Their answers follow. Helen. Colby Memorial Temple, memfessional- Plaza, 124 Treemont AK HILL don’t have to venture far into Home & Driveway $139 TITUSVILLE • MIMS COA BEACH ST produce seeds for more. the marsh. tussocks will A landallow the Science and Conservation, in the project, according to CO her kick whileBrevard playing County Schools Superinten . LUCIE WEST Heartworm prevention and bers of the Cassadaga SpiritualDrive,WATER Orange City. O - cold water when hunger calls,” Not Including Roof Express yourself MERRITT ISLAND American Made TRADITION Also included were some dos The month-long project is lagoon’s diversity of plants to an email, stated the organiza FWC. French Landing will ARD PORT ST JOHN from $ flea control products will beCH ist Camp Meeting Association EDGE The second clinic will be lubbers guide to NORTH BREV dent Dr. Desmond Blackburn. 85 EA. PC. - expected to enhance the fish increase, particularlyfishing the sub- Dr. Tripp wrote. still be open to the public on kickball during the Fall term and don’ts pertaining to the tion supports the effort which through painting and availableNEW SMYRNA to buy. All BEAvaccina Aug. 6 hosted the first in froma 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Luigi’s • Screen Repair Dr. Blackburn, who was appointed handling of their former selves, and wildlife habitat at Blue merged aquaticpilings plants. These will promote the growth of For public safety purposes, weekends. ‘Brevard Country Parks FULL MATTRESS Ken Mascara tions are administered by a series of environmental events.Pizzeria- in the Brandywine Blue Spring State Park will drawing: The Alzheimer's Candidate caterpillars. Spring Lagoon, according to a plants provide food and habi- SAV (Submerged Aquatic • Tile Repair superintendent in July 2015, has a vast Community A group of adults and chilShopping Plaza 3138 N. - $ Time to learn Jensen licensed veterinarian. These Audience members were FWC news release. tat for aquaticPage fish B7and wild Association will offer a and Recreation Sum- from 99 EA. PC. dren gathered first in theWoodland Blvd. DeLand. Vegetation), “which manatees • Pressure Washing background in the educational field, - are cash only clinics. warned against touching the It will facilitate the removal life. Removal of the berm will Beach Ele Q: Please provide whatever personal Proceeds benefit abandoned Andrew Jackson Davis Build- The third clinic will be from • Sheet Rock Repairs & Texture free signature art program QUEEN MATTRESS Weatherbee Elementary School in Fort Pierce welcomes students for their first - varied inchers-along, as sting- of material restricting the mer Camp’starting Tuesday, as a high schoolushers math teacher Sevin Bullwinkle/staff photographer information about yourself you choose ing where they received infor W E F I X A I R C O N D I T I O N E R S mentary and abused animals. 3 to ing5 p.m.,is their at only 3 Sisters defense. Ice • Counter Tops & Cabinets every Friday in August Calendar$ day of school with the ‘Kids at Hope’ tunnel on Monday, August 15, encouragprofiles: mational booklets, including Aug. 9 at thefor VieraBroward County Schools working from to share, such as age, family, occupation, For more information, call Cream “The101 E. best Ohio way Ave., to rescue Lake is to • Sewer & Drain Cleaning FRIDAY, AUG. 19115 EA. PC. Vol. 15, No. 12 content about Florida nativeHelen. and September for people ing them to have a great schoolwww.HometownNewsOL.com day and year. Here, St.School Lucie County Sheriff’s party and/or charitable associations. (386) 748-8993. - place a small stick or leaf in Friday, August 19, 2016 Regional Communityhis way toward middle school principal- KING MATTRESS butterflies, the delicate crea Heartworm prevention- • Hang Interior Doors living with early stage Alz- GOT AN EVENT? Friday, August 19, 2016 front of them and they will Bruce D. Henderson/staff photographer www.HometownNewsOL.com and adjunct professor at Florida Atlan Deputy Chief Garry Wilson shakes hands with Dara andPrincipal Venessa Coloada, 5 A: I am running for re-election as tures’ anatomy, life cycle andand flea control and prod Cassadaga Same Day • Interior Trim Work VACATION Center. • Free testing and$ COMING SOON - crawl on it,” the literature- Vol. 12, No. 32 Alex Schierholtz/ staff photographer Our annual 'In Season' special Cat-a-thon planned Emergency Service heimer's and Dementia to in new from 115 - Sheriff of St. Lucie County because each purpose in nature. EA. PC. CountyMEET CHOMPER Vol. 11, No. 23 Your Local News and Information Source • www.HometownNewsOL.comucts willexplained. be available “Then foryou pur can Friday,place Aug. 19, 2016 7 Days a week - • The “Honey Do” List ILLUSTRATION tic University. education about STDs and section is comingand up. 8, If you'dand like Alexa Nelson, 9. ‘Catch of the Week’Joan features McCor Participants were shown thechase.- All vaccinations SUPERINTENDENT express themselves ARK will host a cat-a-to them on the stick or leaf (and) A recently freed zebra longwing butterfly – Florida’s official butterfly – lights Local residents take • Lifetime Warranty • Over 20With colors a available year of being Brevard Public EACH PIECE PRICES ARE SOLD IN SETS.your event included in the reader-submitted photos from day I wake up with two distinct honors - life cycle, from egg to caterpilare administered by a licensed & MUCH MORE! Columnist Christine HIV: 3-5 p.m., Health mick Gibbons This friendly pooch is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Satur into a small box or jar.” hostson a flower on Saturday, butterfly Aug. 6, in the Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp’s but through watercolor paint- Even against salty air KING SETS ARE 3 PIECES. MATTRESScalendar, find out what we need fishing around the Treasure – protecting and serving our communi- - lar to chrysalis and, finally,veterinarian. a trip up North Schools’ superintendent under his belt, Department, 3441 S.E. Coast. Communityday, Aug. 20, at 441 S Wood However, it advised, its’ best BPS leader discusses Edwards knows the ONLY ARE SLIGHTLY HIGHER to know from you on page 18! Send pictureswelcomes & waiting at the Humane Homeownersemerging in a blaze of color, Thesetake are cash only clinics.drastic terfly garden in front of ColbyState Memorial Lic#CAC1817470 Temple.2012 - 2014 2015 ing and drawing. Commissionty, and standing alongside the heroes of See BUTTERFLY, page A5 321.302.9441 questions to DE Dr. Blackburn said he has much more Willoughby Blvd., Stuart. No [email protected] land, DeLand. the butterfly, which, the litera- EA R ADER upcoming schoolyear Society. Are you looking R S E S programs SEE OUR AD ON THE BACK COVER! Proceeds benefit abandoned www.AdvancedAirandHeat.com ’ R ’ Ask About our importance of a [email protected] and the Sheriff’s Office. We have experi- Notes Fully vetted beautiful, This program will be he’d like to see accomplished this school appointment needed. Results and abused animals. release C C for a new fuzzy friend? H E HCountyE Senior Citizen Discount - healthy adult cats are available O I C C frompicture 10-11:30 a.m. every enced enormous successes during my action againstFor moremotorists information, call $ ture states,OFF goes ANY about its task, O I year. for HIV tests are available in INCandidate SEASON profiles:Eckly Carmo Brannon centerfor $10 each. The fee includes By Erika Webb “spreading pollen without FREE ESTIMATE 18 By Amanda Hatfield Anderson (386) 748-8993. Friday at One Senior 8 TOURING What are some of 15 minutes.COMMUNITY For more CALENDAR NEW FEATURE LOOKING FORDistrict A HOMEtenure as Sheriff, 5 with a nearly 30 per a cat and carrier. [email protected] knowing that (it is) doing so.” Over 20 years experience Junior League recognized11220 Ridgewood Ave.Hometown Holly Hill News: “ dy, 7 and 10, dedication Aug. 23 - dent vehicular traffic. REPAIR SERVICE 9 ART WITH HEART [email protected] cent drop in crime7 since I took office,- View ARK’s cats at ARK Mom Two of the cut-thru pathways, Candlewood Children Advanced Airlearned 386-767-1654 how the council, EDUCATION Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill information, call (772) 221- - Must be presented at time of repair cannot be combined w/any other offer. By Donald Rodrigue For Bymore Tom informa Holton Amidst the fresh-winged25 386-258-3338your proudest accomplishments since for their first glorious insects simultaneously New Smyrna Beachsaves.com. officials For Hometown mag News- DeltonaLane and library Deerwood offers Drive, are direct routes - Licensed / Insured Road, Viera. 4000, Ext. 2128. See The DISCOUNT fiscally responsible leadership, and tion, email Maggi Hall at - fluttering there was sheer ingest nectar from and distrib www.amishdirectfurn.combeing appointed BPS Superintendent?” community For Hometown News will join local citizens Tuesday, freelinking computer Corbin classes Park Road and Hidden Pines - MELBOURNE — The Fall 2016 semes Original Supervisor of Electionsday of school. award winning management. But I know [email protected] trying tonamed avoid traffic backups by tak- delight. ute pollen to the various flow school Please RSVP to (800) League of South Brevard, events on FURNITURE Aug. 23, to celebrate the open- Boulevard. In celebration of its replanted - Dr. Blackburn: “Above and beyond, - 2822 S. U.S. #1, Fort Pierce Welcome back to school - for 50 years of service ter has finally arrived at Eastern Florida there is always room for improvement, ing shortcuts to State Road 44 through the Hid ers they visit on their hungry 272-3900. SATURDAY, AUG. 20 page 2 Each candidate was asked the same five ing of the Brannon Civic Cen The “TheseDeltona pathways Regional were- neverbutterfly meant garden, to be in front of the received in recent weeks for Inc., has encouraged volun just having the community receive me Each candidate was asked the same five ques- NOTES, pageden A6 Pines townhouse community have forced the mid- - quest, enabling the plants to State College, bringing with it plenty of (772) 466-7022 questions,and and we given face 500unique words challenges total to today, ter. See - Libraryused is byoffering vehicular free trafficcom as throughColby Memorial streets,” Temple, mem board ADOPTABLEHoping 8For moreBy information, Christine for Edwards a hole-in-one50 years of local outreach. tions, and given 500 words total to allocate among dle of the- pathway.produce seeds for more. - teerism and capitalized on The ribbon-cutting ceremo homeowners associationfoster to consider ripping up said Larry Stephens, president of the Hidden- Josh Quibodeaux of -Merritt so well and welcome me to Brevard. 'Parent University:' 9 associations. allocate amongboth in those our questionscommunity however and in law puter classes for adults in bers of the Cassadaga Spiritual“The pathwaysAlso included are owned were by some 144 doshome Takevisit me www.oneseniorplace.For Hometown News opportunities for growth. • those questions however they chose. Their answers Northrop K-8 school ny and dedication will be from the concreteB3 and closing two cut-thru entrances.AugustPines at 2150HOA. Eustace “These Ave.,pathways are used for recre Melbourne Mayor Kath such efforts Honeyto make commu- Student Bee achievement; results came in A: My name is Sheritta Davis Johnson, Demo- COOKING - ist Camp Meeting Associationowners and,and wheredon’ts thepertaining pathway to is the adjacent to Island watches his ball go - As students reported for class on Aug. a.m. to noon, Martin County they chose.enforcement Their answers at large. follow. I am committed to 5-6 p.m. at 105 S. Riverside The private “pathways” have been increasinglyDeltona. ation, walking, bicycling andAug. children’s 6 hosted playthe first in a seats up homecom. leen Meehan presented the follow. in Port St. Lucie parent common handlingareas, by of thetheir HOA,” former selves,he said. “Each - nity improvements and pro over the summer and with all of the High School, 2801 Kanner LARGEST crat; I am a native of Fort Pierce and a graduate of facing these challenges headCandidate on and Drive. used by motorists attempting to avoid traffic con The hour-long classes, 15, EFSC officials said the nearly 16,000 are a s .” series of environmental homeownerevents.- caterpillars. has granted pedestrian and vehicle tonight! BREVARD COUNTY – Juniordown League the of fairway South Breduring the Mayor Jim Hathaway willCHEF'S gestion CORNER at the S.R. 44 intersections at both Hiddenwhich beginHOA atagreements 9:30 a.m., willallow homeownersA group toof driveadults and chil vide leadership training. challenges and concerns around the- Highway, Stuart. Third annual Fort Pierce Westwood High School, class of 1987.welcomed ensuring students that we continue to be one of easements toAudience the community.” members were PreventingOn & JulyManag 12, -the city of Mel- enrolled will have the chance to broaden INDEX MATTRESS Ed Ciampi emcee the program. Tours and Pines Boulevard and Corbin Park Road, residentsbe Mangotheir vehicles on Saturday, to and Aug.from theirdren homes. gathered first in the for grabs vard,‘Alzheimer’s Inc., with a certificateAwareness Later this month, the program designed to provide Sheritta Johnson I have earned the following degrees: Associates of of the MOTORISTS,warned page against A2 touching the Day will- assessment and the accountability sys with thethe ‘Kidspremier at law enforcement agencies in refreshments will follow. say. 20; and computer basics in Andrew Jackson Davis SeeBuild- For Hometown News ing Osteoporosis: Join Dr. their horizons and dive into new pro Liver is Mr. Stephens said the pathways are privately - varied inchers-along, as sting- bourne recognized the Junior recognizing the nonprofit’s Junior League of South Bre importantClassified information to Arts from Indian River Community College, The civic center is a single- The community is linked by a network ofSpanish- on Wednesday, Aug. ing where they received infor [email protected] Golf Tournament’ Saturday tem, BPS ranked fourth out of all 67 - 16 Out & About RETAILER Hope Tunnel’our state. on much owned, with each property line extending to the ing is their only defense. Bushra Wasil to learn how grams in top career fields. Students will Crossword 11 Q: Please provide whatever personalprofile: story, 13,900-square-foot facil- - League of South Brevard,- 50th year of service through parents and caregivers15 Police about Report OVER 45Q: DIFFERENTPlease provide whatever personal informa- bachelor’s in Organizational Behavior and mas maligned, 20-foot wide, multi-use,year concrete pathways desig24. mational booklets, including “The best way to rescue is to Aug. 13 at Turtle Creek vard,Golf Inc., will receive Alex Schierholtz/ a proc- Horoscopes 5 Q: Please describe any previous or ity that includes a For information, call (386) content about Florida native to help preventInc., or slow for fivethe decades of dedi See GOALS, pagealso 4 complete their studies in state-of-the- 11 Viewpoint tion about yourself you choose to share, such as Monday,information Aug. about 15, yourself you choose to but really nated only for recreational use and limited resi - place a small stick or leaf in It’s time for Volusia County Bruce D. Henderson/staff photographer INDEX community projects and staff photographer supporting your child's 6 MATTRESSES TO ter’s in Business Administration from Palm Beach- current public office you have held. 6,500-square-foot grand ballgreat- By Erika Webb 789-7207, option 1, then 4. butterflies, the delicate crea front of them and they will citizens to make sure they are process of catedbones serviceloss within the com- Club in Rockledge. See JUNIOR, buzzpage 8 with art facilities, as well as off-campus loca- academic achievement. CHOOSEage, family, FROM occupation, party and/or charitable encouragingshare, such as themage, family, to occupation, [email protected] tures’ anatomy, life cycle and 10 leadership mentoring. Since A: Our mission is clear and unwaver See NOTES, page A2 crawl on it,” the literature election ready. 20 Obituaries tions. See ELECTIONS party and/or charitable associations. Swingpurpose on! in nature. 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Glisch, associate vice president academic and support , page 4 Warner, the Rolling Stones - life cycle, from egg to caterpil Land Pet Week 6 PALM BAY $ year.our children The Tunnel Sarah (20) of Nicholas (15) and Ormond Beach A librarian, Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, in partnershipinto with a smallthe Communitybox or jar.” beenEarly storedvoting will during take placea butterfly release on Saturday, Aug. 6, presented by the 13 Viewpoint MALABAR of communications at EFSC, said the Fall programsGuaranteed in the Martin Work from 69 EA. PC. staff photographer B1 song “Gimme Shelter” Hometown News will pub lar to chrysalis and, finally, Lines Horoscopes 12 at One Senior Place, activity However, it advised, its’ best from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. POPCORN CEILINGS Emily (15). I am the Vice President of Sales ENTERTAINMENT lishPartnership the “In Season” for Children,special has named Bonnie Warner as the statewide 2016 Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp at the camp’s butterfly garden. 2016 semester is host to 17 newWe programs. do loans County School® District, as Occupied Homes Our Speciality POPCORNHope is organizedCEILINGS by Dental Group comes to mind. So does the - emerging in a blaze of color, 20-27. 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, League recogized for Since 1970 FULL MATTRESS FELLSMERE BUTTERFLY, page A2 By Brittany Mulligan sectionFoster at the Parent end of ofSeptem the Year. theFrom butterfly, left, which,Shawn the Warner, litera- SeeBonnie Warner, Ellie HOLLY HILL well as strategies families VALKARIA, MICCO and International Development for a Palm HAND ART Statue of Liberty. For more information about- Hydroblasting “Our new programs fall into threeon main guns! SEBASTIAN, GRANT$ the Round Table of St. Lucie ORMONDSMILES.COM and she dishesber. Viera. 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GOT AN EVENT? rent public office you have held. NEED DENTURES? fast,” Devereux Advanced according to a news release See PRIMARY, page A1 - leen Meehan presented the First-Day- a trip up Jitters North guardians of students at ‘Catch of the Week’ features - Ken Mascara 2015Index Beach Street in Daytona. She floodedparent with pictures of Need INDEX ognized the Junior League of importance of a Our annual 'In Season' special TWIN MATTRESS This friendly feline is ADER at the Daytona BehavioralBeach Health Florida FOSTER, page A8 seats up • 321-453-0091ersteerism will host and a free capitalized• publicwww.popcornremoval.com event on with plen Lic.# SLC16373 • Lic.# MC5P02863 I served as the District 5 County Com E S B1 issued by Devereux. 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Send pictures & • www.popcornremoved.com CUSTOM Crossword A6 Community Classified - Society. Could he be $495 B1 Viewpoint (named for former Gov. Law- of the JOSEPHLicensed, Bonded STEVENS20 & ObituariesInsured • All Majordecades CreditAND Cards of dedicated AcceptedSONS service Center in Cocoa. chairman for two years. I have sat on many FIT Horoscopes fairly privileged life as a Liver is for grabs Crossword 17 EDUCATION nity improvements and pro- Suite 16 calendar,will findbe provided.out what we Freeneed event, FULL MATTRESSBy Gaylon Parker questions to Caloosahatchee River to the west of the lake. information about yourself you choose $1000 (CODE 5110) ton Chiles), a charter school $ 19 recognizing the nonprofit’s - REGULARLY child. Now she aspires to give Crowns 675 • Denture Out & About 13 8 ART WITH HEART as online, much goes into preparing the to know from you on page 7! your new fuzzy friend? $150 much $495 Tuxes/Tails within the community. This videFrom leadership 9 a.m. 4 totraining. 1 p.m.,TOURING attendees can lis [email protected] The thought is that water should be released governmental boards and committees as a FILLINGS Notesfor pregnant teens. And, oh Full Denture Reline 9 Police Report 11 [email protected] free childcare for [email protected] to share, such as age, family, occupa people, especially the eco- maligned, $ Horoscopes 5 50th year of service through college for first-day-of-school activities. from 99 EA. PC. yes, she is also a personalplans toyear retire — ‘again’ - 175 For Hometown News 13 Viewpoint honor is one of several the ten to lectures on the importance of honey Palm Bay into a reservoir of some kind and cleaned before county representative, and I’m a certified - CROWN/CAPS $675 nomically challenged, the Parkinson’sbut really Support Group I want to be a part of their lives,” he said. Visit us at www.ORMONDSMILES.com 6 Alex Schierholtz/staffcommunity photographer projects and Later this month, the students ages 4-12. (Parents - LOOKING FOR A HOME 7 tion, party and/or charitable associa FULL DENTURE RELINE $175 kind of opportunities sheHistorical had chef. society great He also felt it was important the cham [email protected] “It’s a major undertaking that goes on QUEEN MATTRESS NEW FEATURE county commissioner. - - Ms. Shafer said the libraryBy Diane M. Carey By Erika Webb Seebees, JUNIOR view ,demonstrations page 15 such as honey 321-237-2700 mustIN SEASONregister for childcare at STUART – The desire for thousands of Trea it is finally flushed south toward The Everglades tions. IN OFFICE BLEACHING $300 growing up. - at The Cloisters ber got someone whoinside was invested in its Kerri Graham D.M.D. See TERM Q: What are the biggest issues now fac celebrates birthday [email protected] [email protected] Volusia 2015 bee extraction from a hive and participate , page 2 See CALENDAR, page 10 $ along its natural route. But land – much of which is the hub for all of her activi ADE It’s time for Volusia County www.thelibertyfirearms.com from 115sure Coast residents has been that the state - future as he didn’t want to give input on R EA. PC. A: I am running for re-election as She is the head of adult E S Community R Despite his widespread ’ Free Consultations & Second Opinions ing the city/county that you can address ties. Well, maybePresented not the per by Home Instead Senior Care EveryBusiness citizens to make sure they are Happy to be back! 386-944-5002 decisions now he wouldn’t be around to See ad inside for more information is owned by sugar companies south of the lake – services at the library, which When thinking of Bonnie C in a walking tour through the Brevard would use Amendment 1 money to “Buy the - Sheriff of St. Lucie County because A Member Appreciation at popularity and penchant for Randy Barber/staff photographer H E KING MATTRESS sonal chef aspect, but even see come to fruition. - O I C election ready. Guaranteed Work from the position you seek, and how do KERRI GRAHAM D.M.D. offers extensive informationthe Ormond- Beach Historical gettingTuesday people and together Thursday to Warner, at the 2:30pm Rolling Stones Botanical Gardens. Land.” Numerous rallies have featured hundreds has not been easy to come by and until Amend PONCEthat developed INLET into a tie to B1 We Whenshare our asked what his greatest accom Best Dentist 386-944-5002 This year’s primary will be ® Occupied Homes Our Speciality $ - each day I wake up with two distinct FREE CONSULTATIONS al programs, includingSociety 40th Birthday Party ENTERTAINMENT accomplish challenging song “Gimme Shelter” Since 1970 Calendar INDEX from 115 EA. PC. See DISTRICT 5, page 8 & 2ND OPINIONS the library. She talked toNext the Class: Thursday, August 25th countyplishment with a lot was in his tenure, Mr. Fraser 802 Sterthaus Drive, Suite A • Ormond Beach, FL Aug. 30. “Honey bees provide pollination for of people sending a message to the state govern ment 1 and its younger cousin, “Legacy Florida,” honors – protecting and serving our PORT ORANGEmusic, Medicare, willvarious be from- 5ALF to #83407:30 CHp.m. FriSHORES- goals, RickLily Fraser, Lau, executive 5, of New comes Smyrna to mind. Beach So does spends the herof eveningfolks on the tire-swing at POPCORN CEILINGS Community DAYTONACinematique BEA about co-spon- said “the partnership we have estab- Early voting will take place 13 See AGENDA, page 10 Sevin Bullwinkle SAME DAY DENTURE AYTONAhealth concerns, estateday, plan Aug.- 19, at the Anderson-Located director inHAND the of ART pub,the Ormond1st floor Statue *Snacks of Liberty. provided* Photo courtesy of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Removed, Replacedone third of withthe food Knock that we eat,” Down said 20 Out & About EACH PIECEBack PRICESment ARE that SOLD harmful IN SETS. to water releasesschool from Lake fun community, and standing alongside Humane Society’s annual Classified SOUTH D soring Cinematique Under Manatee All Children’s- Playground in New Smyrna Beach on Thursday, Aug. m e n t from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. Fall term 5 lished with the city. We serve as an offi- Police Report staff photographer REPAIRS AND RELINES ning, etc. She is alsoPrice respon Memorial Building, 42 Beach Chamber of Com Tired, poor, hungry, lost FRIDAY, AUG. 12 Crossword 19 KING SETS AREOkeechobee 3 PIECES. MATTRESS are harmful to the St. Lucie River Giovanni Town raises the Stars on Beach Street, cial visitor center for the city. There was a of its residential and 20-27. Clifton Best, president of Brevard Back- Viewpoint 6 the heroes of the Sheriff’s Office. We sible for reference N.services Beach- St. merce, will11. retire at the end and often broken, for 40 DevereuxPage A7 Advanced Behavioral Health, in partnership with the Community Thanks To Horoscopes 13 ONLY ARE SLIGHTLY HIGHER IN-HOUSE DENTURE LAB- See LIBRARIAN, page A9 - - business quality of life. He commended citi- For more information about and Launch Pad, a newFree con admission. Light of the year, unless a replace time when that relationship was strained. I - EXTERIOR PAINTING:yard Beekeepers. “They’re not aggressive Calendar Lynn, 8, of have experienced enormous successes CALL FOR APPT AND MORE DETAILS. YOUR INSUR years displaced children Partnership for Children, has named Bonniezens, business Warner groups, as the civic statewide groups, city 2016 officials andearly polling places and elec Certificates Gift Price 1/2 God SEE OUR AD ON THE BACK COVER! ANCE MAY COVER AT USUAL & CUSTOMARY FEES. ment is found sooner. think I have been able to bring that partner Express yourself - OFFER GOOD FOR 60 DAYS FROM DATE OF RECEIPT. refreshments and a 40 year have come to her and she volusiaelections. gala event goes to the dogs by nature (and) onlyINTERIOR tend to be aggressive PAINTING: during my tenure as Sheriff, with a Fostership back Parent on track. of We the now.” Year. 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If a honey bee Occupied Homes Our Speciality POPCORNproperty CEILINGS nearly 30 percent drop in crime since I CANCEL PAYMENT, OR BE REIMBURSED FOR Us! es-tails-gala/,” Ms. Clifton accomplishments. mainly due to family- home and Wher E Fheart, I X A Igiving R C O N D I T I O N E R S foster care, according to • All Prep Work COMMUNITY CALENDAR examines the PAYMENT FOR ANY OTHER SERVICE, EXAMINATION, Mr. Fraser tinue its beautification efforts and enhance- This week we provide bios drawingFlair.” : The Alzheimer's • Seal Cracks & Caulk Removed, Replaced with Knock Down took office, fiscally responsible leader OR TREATMENT THAT IS PERFORMED AS A RESULT For more information, call involvement as “my grand them refuge. “This is the first time a For Hometown News said. “We typically sell out comes and bumps you in the head a cou- ‘Who Let The Dads OF AND WITHIN 72 HOURS OF RESPONDING TO THE Devereux. for Volusia County Council • - daughters are growing up and Devereux council,Florida part- - Tuxes and Tails Gala is Guaranteed Work gooey, gummy ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE FREE, DISCOUNTED FEE, Fish- (386) 677-7005 or visit On July 27, at the Com- foster family from Volusia Her Facebook page is Chair. No other county coun Association will offer a • Install Crown Moulding ship, and award winning management. OR REDUCED FEE SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR and have •had 100% to turnAcrylic people Paint ple of times, it means you’re too close to programs, Out?:’ Free third Saturday See ners with the Community ® INTERIOR PAINTING: TREATMENT. REGULAR PRICE ON FILLINGS INCLUDE OrmondHistory.org. 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MC5P02863 I have earned the following degrees: Asso Full Moon Natives will host For Hometown News for grabs ability to get creative on ingdirector and drawing. Theresa Clifton, By Amanda Hatfield Anderson INDEX Sheritta Johnson mentary - enforcement agencies in our state. [email protected] REPAIRParkinson’s SERVICE Support Group Center from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Morning from Lite Rock 99.3 hive in multiples, Mr. Best said. ciates of Arts from Indian River Community a free seminar onMuch Keeping Advanced Air 386-767-1654 By Pat Young high-tech equipment that tickets are expected to sell [email protected] for fathers/granddads to play Q: Please describe any previous or 25Must be presented at time of repair cannot be combined w/any other offer. INDEX Last year, the same venue, This program will be JOSEPHLicensed, Bonded STEVENS & Insured • All Major ANDCredit Cards SONS Accepted community Cool with Herbs from 10 to For Hometown News “That’s the fear people have gotten from Vol. 13, No. 51 they would not have access to FM,” said Ms. Clifton. with their young children and Classified College, bachelor’s in Organizational Behavior maligned The SchoolBy TomDistrict Holton of atFor HometownThe NewsCloisters out. 23 Out & About 15 Q: Please provide whatever personal informa current public office you have held. 11:30 a.m. Saturday,liver Aug. is 20, When she’s not dishing up otherwise. from 10-11:30 a.m. every Friday, August 19, 2016 Crossword www.HometownNewsOL.combudget Volusia County and - which has a max capacity of See BEES, page 4 to meet other men in their 22 Police Report - schooland master’s event in Business Administration from at 1737 Fern Park Dr, Port For Hometown News [email protected] creations from 24 Obituaries 22 GOT AN 5EVENT?tion about yourself you choose to share, such as A: Our mission is clear and unwav really good FUTURES Foundation have Presented by Home Instead Senior Care Every She is on the board as trea Classified www.HometownNewsOL.comFriday“We at recommendOne Senior people DOGS, page 11 PALM BAY — The Fall 2016 semes- Horoscopes 15 Viewpoint Orange. Out & About 15 300 people, sold out. See community. A fun time for a 6 Friday, August- 19, 2016 announced the SmallPrincipals commercial of fishing Tuesday and Thursdayaround at 2:30pm the world, Deborah surer at Cinematique, the CrosswordVol. 23 13, No. 5 VACATION Our annual 'In Season' specialage, family, occupation, party and/or charitable heldSeeMEET ELECTIONS on SNOOPY , page 11By Mike Winikoff Seminars are free to the It’s time for Volusia County 7 Police Report 5 Place,buy 8085 tickets Spyglass ahead ofHill time via ter has finally arrived at Eastern Florida the Year. made Shafer dishes up a world of only independent art house Adoptable The theme for this year is new generation of dads section is coming up. If you'd like COMING SOONSee SHERIFF boats will be allowed to Volu - citizens to make sure they are Viewpoint 6 ILLUSTRATION [email protected] , page 8 TRY OUR APP public, but reservations are Dr. Maryann Bull, principal duringPhoto a courtesysurprise of Paddleboards of NsbNext Class: Thursday,a n d Augustinformation 25th and opportunity for film in the county, on Horoscopes 15 ARTS TEACHERS Road, Viera. State College, bringing with it plenty of navigating the joys and your event included in the ThisSaturday, friendly feline Aug. is ‘Catch of the Week’ features requested as space is limited. dock, unload and sell their ALF #8340 sia County Schoolselection ready. Local residents take of Champion Elementary visit by school board mem- for children and adults alike Beach Street in Daytona. She Columnist Christine opportunities for growth. calendar, find out what we need reader-submitted photos from Free app, available Refreshments and light snacks catch on the North Cause- LocatedFUTURES in the Foundation. Thispub, year’s 1st The primary floor will *Snacks be provided* Please RSVP to (800) challenges of fatherhood. waiting13 from at the Humane INDIAN RIVER SHORES — The Indian School in Daytona Beach, is bers, the superintendent of at the Daytona Beach is also involved in programs Suntree church to host a trip up North to know from you on page 7! fishing around the Treasure will be provided. B1 way, following the approval Small commercial fishing boats will be able to dock, unload and sellpurpose their of theAug. award 30. is to Edwards knows the POPCORN CEILINGS As students reported for class on Free pancakes, sausages Guaranteed Work Society. Could he be POPCORN CEILINGS through iOS app store and ENTERTAINMENT the 2016 Elementary Princi- - schools, district administra- Regional Library. at the Chiles Academy 272-3900. Alex Schierholtz/staff photographer [email protected] Occupied Homes10-2 Our p.m. SpecialityRiver Shores TownCoast. Council Send pictures has & decided to For more information or to of a special zoning excep honor outstandingEarly leadership voting will take place ® pal of the Year, and Rose catches to a wholesaler opening at this docktors and at FUTURES177 North Founda Causeway- in Ms. Shafer says she had a (named for former Gov. Law- event celebrating art, Occupiedimportance of a Homes OurSaint Speciality Joseph Catholic School’s new pastor, Father Jeremiah Payne, shares a Aug. 15, EFSC officials said the nearly and coffee for dads/ Since 1970 your new fuzzy friend? increase the propertyquestions totax rate to 1.7435 Google Play store, features make a reservation, call (386) tion by the New Smyrna and service fromby school-level 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 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Long before -the city was a peared over the years, the Dr.na BullBeach businessman For more information about Since 1970 13 pancakes and cookies for Orange, is the 2016 Second award is occupyco-sponsored the same by property people, especially the eco- yes, she is also a personal com. 3 TOURING AT: broaden their horizons and dive into 7 raise from 1.68 mills the prior year. The rise tourist draw, and as early asMs. demand Roland for fresh, wild- plans to buy fresh catches early polling places and elecnomically- challenged, the Wednesday, Aug. 10INTERIOR at Saint Joseph PAINTING: PURCHASECatholic School TODAYin Palm Bay. For more information Thanks To EXTERIOR PAINTING: NEW FEATURE NOTES, page A3 ary Principal of the Year. - and dock where, for several chef. 15 ART WITH HEART new programs in top career fields. 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She school A complete list of programs can be from 69 EA. PC. County some - H C or discounts. Expires 8/31/16 Regional Communi- O I at the Daytona Beach 5030 S. Ridgewood Ave. | Port Orange, FL August Calendar of which volunteers will sit with a the success of the ‘No One (except December) at the St. - and beneficial relationship with our neighSenate CUSTOM $495 is also involved in programs effort ised a dying patient’s family Q: Please provide whatever personal infor FIT Regional Library. www.topdrawercustomclosets.com See CALENDAR, page 1 dying patient when friends or found by visiting the college’s website, FULL MATTRESS boring city, I would move that the Town REGULARLY $1000 (CODE 5110) at the Chiles Academy ty Center. Dies Alone’ programwith at Health Lucie Lanes, 6759 US Each candidate mation about yourself you choose to share, attention as Ms. Shafer says she had a she would stay with him FILLINGS $150 (named for former Gov. LawB4- board family cannot be in atten EasternFlorida.edu. Highway 1, Port St. Lucie. The $ Council agree to participate in FPL’s offer to fairly privileged life as a COOKING for a - First’s Holmes Regional Medi- throughout his dying journey. was fromasked the85 same EA. PC. such as age, family, occupation, party and/or volunteer Joel CROWN/CAPS $675 child. Now she aspires to give ton Chiles), a charter school dance. First-Day Jitters gatherings start at 7 p.m. Our charitable associations. purchase in the amount of $3 million and FULL DENTURE RELINE $175 for pregnant teens. And, oh INDEX cal Center, and are looking Unfortunately, having duties to five QUEENquestions, MATTRESS and Goldman District 17 people, especially the eco- CHEF'S CORNER seats up The “No One Dies Alone” With campuses located in Cocoa, no more. Such amount should be recouped IN OFFICE BLEACHING $300 nomically challenged, the yes, she is also a personal forward to expanding to our attend to, she returned to his See CALENDAR, page 9 given 500 words Family: My husband is Dr. Bob Scaringe and chef. child activity Melbourne, Palm Bay and Titusville, as from $ - over a three holdsyear period her by way of a tempoBy Mike- Winikoff 99 EA. PC. kind of opportunities she had Classified 20 Obituaries program (otherwise known as other hospitals,” said Robert total to allocate my kids are Coleman, Samuel, and Evan May 386-944-5002 Ms. ShaferMuch said the library- 18 room to find that he had [email protected] growing up. for grabs Crossword 19 Out & About 13 NODA) was first applied to By Brittany Mulligan well as online, much goes into prepar- field. Public Servant. Republican. rary surchargeduring on customers Dil- in the Town KERRI GRAHAM D.M.D. She is the head of adult is themaligned, hub for all of her activi- By Diane M. Carey Bruckart, director of pastoral amongKING those MATTRESS ques- Pet Week 18 Police Report 5 passed. ing the college for first-day-of-school INDEX that had been served by Vero.” FREE CONSULTATIONS services at the library, which ties. Well,liver maybe is not the per [email protected] For Hometown News Horoscopes Health First’s Holmes Regional [email protected] tions however$ they Q: Please describe any previous or current lards' Kids Day Randy Barber/staff photographer 13 Viewpoint 6 care for Health First. “The See NODA, page 3 See from 99 EA. PC. Each candidate & 2ND OPINIONS offers extensive information- sonalreally chef good aspect, but even [email protected] TERM, page 3 public office you have held. The town also discussed preserving a that developed into a tie to Cameron Fulling is a nine Classified 20 Out & About 13 chose. Their answers last Saturday. was asked the SAME DAY DENTURE al programs, including It’s time for Volusia County Police Report 5 See BUDGET, page 11 the library. She talked to the year old boy fighting brain BREVARD COUNTY — Contrary to Crossword 19 follow. See SENATE, page 8 same five ques REPAIRS AND RELINES music, Medicare, various- Vic Furbringer of Ponce Inlet, a Port Orange Horseshoe Club member, aims citizens to make sure they are - Horoscopes 13 Viewpoint 6 See more - health concerns, estate plan Cinematique about co-spon- and spinal cancer, yet all he Randy Barber/staff photographer election ready. popular belief that honey bees are aggres PILLOW TOP tions, and given IN-HOUSE DENTURE LAB- - - ning, etc. She is also respon soring Cinematique Under for wantsa ringer is to asbe a his firefighter. partner Ron Smith of New Smyrna Beach looks on during This year’s primary will be photos, page CALL FOR APPT AND MORE DETAILS. YOUR INSUR Guaranteed Work Occupied Homessive in Ournature, Brevard Speciality Backyard Beekeep TWIN MATTRESS 500 words total to ANCE MAY COVER AT USUAL & CUSTOMARY FEES. sible for reference services See LIBRARIAN, page A2 a gameHis atever-present the Port Orange smile Adult Center on Thursday, Aug. 11. Aug. 30. POPCORN CEILINGS OFFER GOOD FOR 60 DAYS FROM DATE OF RECEIPT. - B1 Cameron Fulling, 9, and his mother Melisa Fulling, right, visits with Sherry ® ers believe just the opposite, and members 15. THE PATIENT AND ANY OTHER PERSON RESPONSIBLE and Launch Pad, a new con ENTERTAINMENT masks how sick he really is. Early voting will take place Since 1970 from $ allocate among FOR PAYMENT HAS A RIGHT TO REFUSE TO PAY, A fundraiser to help with Graffagnino, owner of Molto Bella Boutique in Ormonding said.Beach “He recently. wants to grow Removed, Replaced with Knock Down 85 EA. PC. Come Be A Part Of Our Family CANCEL PAYMENT, OR BE REIMBURSED FOR - last 6.5 years,” she said. from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. are doing what they can to change the those questions PAYMENT FOR ANY OTHER SERVICE, EXAMINATION, the cost of his medical treat County up to be a fireman and has a- OR TREATMENT THAT IS PERFORMED AS A RESULT TINA TRIBUTE raffles on Aug. 25, an online “Cameron has a brain tumor full on obsession. He has got 20-27. public’s mind. FULL MATTRESS OF AND WITHIN 72 HOURS OF RESPONDING TO THE ment will be from 11 a.m. to For more information about Family Dentistry That Welcomes however they ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE FREE, DISCOUNTED FEE, auction starting Aug. 19, and and necrosis from being over ten (fireman) stuff from all Thanks To EXTERIOR PAINTING: $ OR REDUCED FEE SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, at by donating 20 percent of all early polling places and elec- Saturday, Aug. 20, is National HoneyINTERIOR PAINTING: from 99 EA. PC. chose. Their TREATMENT. REGULAR PRICE ON FILLINGS INCLUDE council,radiated. Chemotherapy is over the country and God Photo courtesy of D2140-$150, D2150-$175, D2150-$175, D2160-$185, All Ages 2 yrs - 108 yrs Molto Bella Boutique at 140 sales proceeds on Aug. 25 to on hold. He has had multiple tions, visit volusiaelections. D2161-$195, D2330-$185, D2331$175, D2332-$200, D2391- Team England. His whole room is Who Created • CleaningBee Dayand and Removing Brevard BackyardMildew Beekeep- QUEEN MATTRESS answers follow. - N. Nova Road in Ormond Karen Espling $150, D2392-$175, D2393-$200, D2394-$225, (CROWNS the cause known as Team tumors and tumor resections org. JMJ • All -Prep Work REGULARLY $900 CODE D2752) (DENTURE REGULAR- Beach. full of hats and helmets.” ers will host a free public event with plen Porcelain Veneers Restorative Dentistry LY $1000 CODE D5110 OR D5120)(RELINE UPPER DEN Cameron. school(since the initial diagnosis). Cameron said, “I want to This week we provide bios Us! $ Cosmetic Dentistry Photography TURE REGULARLY $350 CODE D5720) (RELINE LOWER Molto Bella owner Sherry • Seal Cracks & Caulk from 115 EA. PC. DENTURE REGULARLY $350 CODE D5751). Ms. Fulling said Cameron He just lost his best friend for Volusia County Council ty of activities at the UF/IFAS Extension• Install Crown Moulding Root Canal Therapy raises Graffagnino met Cameron be a fireman because they go Laser Dentistry Crown & Bridge - was diagnosed at age two (who has the same diagno- on calls and get to put fires Chair and District 4, and • 100% CenterAcrylic in PaintCocoa. KING MATTRESS Debbie Mayfield: B4 and his mother, Melisa Full with a form of brain cancerboard Volusia County School Board • Replace w/Custom Textures Invisalign COOKING sis). We want everything to out .” - $ Teeth Whitening Dental Implants ing, through Cameron’s aunt.- known as ependymoma. He be as normal as possible for District 4. No other county • WaterproofingFrom 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., attendees can lis from 115 EA. PC. funds It only took meeting Camer When asked about favorite JOSEPHLicensed, Bonded STEVENS & Insured • All Major CreditAND Cards AcceptedSONS Q: Please provide whatever personal has had multiple surgeries him and our other children. council, school board, and soil th CHEF'S CORNER You'll be proud you saw on once for her to want to seats up - food, he replied, “I gotta say ten to lectures on the importance of honey EACH PIECE PRICES ARE SOLD IN SETS. • Vero Beach, FL 32960 this free concert and radiation treatments He can’t walk anymore with and water district offices are Lic. # 178 • 321-453-0091 • www.popcornremoval.com 3975Town 20th Street, Suiteraises 2 property tax rate information about yourself you choose to - French fries or chicken nug- help him and his family. Ms. over his young life and his being contested Oct. 30. bees, view demonstrations such as honey KING SETS ARE 3 PIECES. MATTRESS for child out support but he just car gets.” Bradley H. Reiner,share, DMD such as age, family, occupation, Much Graffagnino conducted a teacher comes to their home ries on.” ONLY ARE SLIGHTLY HIGHER 772-564-0724 • www.yourcosmeticdentist.com Hagen Hastings, DMD

for grabs When asked what he want- Certificates Gift Price 1/2 bee extraction from a hive and participate Index fundraiser two years ago but in a hospital homebound See PRIMARY, page A8 Alex Schierholtz/staff party and/or charitable associations. maligned, “He has such a positive See TEAM, page A12 By Diane M. Carey B1 wants this one to be bigger in a walking tour through the Brevard SEE OUR AD ON THE BACK COVER! liver is A7 Out & About program. For Hometownattitude and News spirit,” Ms. Full- to meet increased budget Family: My husband is Dr. Bob Scaringe Business A5 photographer Police Report and better, with a goal to www.HometownNewsOL.com at today Purchase really good [email protected] Classified B9 B7 “It’s been a tough road [email protected] Botanical Gardens. B8 Sports and my kids are Coleman, Samuel, and Crossword Viewpoint A6 raise at least $20,000 through It’s time for Volusia County By Mike Winikoff Cameron Fulling is a nine Horoscopes B1 “Honey bees provide pollination for COMMUNITY CALENDAR July 28 meeting to raise $3 million towards Evan Mayfield. Public Servant. Republican. citizens to make sure they are [email protected] year old boy fighting brain election ready. one third of the food that we eat,” said FPL’s offer to purchase the electric system from Q: Please describe any previous or cur Randy Barber/staff photographer PET OF THE WEEK 8 - and spinal cancer, yet all he This year’s primary will be Clifton Best, president of Brevard Back- See the City of Vero Beach. In the motion that rent public office you have held. wants is to be a firefighter. Aug. 30. community INDIAN RIVER SHORES B1 His ever-present smile Early voting will take place yard Beekeepers. “They’re not aggressive events on — The Indian passed unanimously, the Town Council said: State Rep., District 80 (2008-2012); State ENTERTAINMENT Cameron Fulling, 9, and his mother Melisa Fulling, right, visits with Sherry page 2 River Shores Town Council has decided to masks how sick he really is. from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. by nature (and) only tend to be aggressive “In an effort to obtain the long-overdue rate Rep., District 54 (2012-2016). A fundraiser to help with Graffagnino, owner of Molto Bella Boutique in Ormonding said.Beach “He recently. wants to grow increase the property tax rate to 1.7435 mills, or BACK TO THE '60S - last 6.5 years,” she said. up to be a fireman and has a 20-27. BPS Superintendent Q: What are the biggest issues now fac the cost of his medical treat - when they’re near the hive. If a honey bee relief for those Town residents who are served raffles on Aug. 25, an online “Cameron has a brain tumor full on obsession. He has got For more information about $1.74 per $1,000 property value, a raise from - ment will be from 11 a.m. to auction starting Aug. 19, and and necrosis from being over early polling places and elec- comes and bumps you in the head a cou- by the City of Vero Beach electric, and to bring ing the district that you can address from 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, at ten (fireman) stuff from all 1.68 mills the prior year. The rise is to support by donating 20 percent of all radiated. Chemotherapy is over the country and tions, visit volusiaelections. ple of times, it means you’re too close to this protracted litigation to an end, and to the position you seek, and how do you Molto Bella Boutique at 140 sales proceeds on Aug. 25 to on hold. He has had multiple org. an annual budget that was raised from $5.6 N. Nova Road in Ormond England. His whole room is its hive. That bee is giving you a warning.” restore a mutually cooperative and beneficial intend to address those? the cause known as Team tumors and tumor resections full of hats and helmets.” This week we provide bios shares future goalsof discover- million to $6.2 million. The millage rate was come. As a way INDEX Beach. Cameron. (since the initial diagnosis). for Volusia County Council year is He explained that unless someone gets relationship with our neighboring city, I would Education: Florida’s education system Molto Bella owner Sherry Cameron said, “I want to Now that a new school Ms. Fulling said Cameron He just lost his best friend Chair and District 4, and INDEX By Brittany Mulligan ing what’s in store for the approved pending the first budget public hear must prepare our children for success. It Graffagnino met Cameron be a fireman because they go upon us, students, parents, too close to the hive, swats at a bee or Classified - move that the Town Council agree to partici- - was diagnosed at age two (who has the same diagno- Volusia County School Board year, Home- 19 Out & About 13 ing on Sept. 9 at 5 p.m. and his mother, Melisa Full on calls and get to put fires [email protected] are 2016-17 school Crossword has suffered since the implementation of with a form of brain cancer sis). We want everything to District 4. No other county Obituaries 22 teachers and faculty alike 18 Police Report 5 pate in FPL’s offer to purchase in the amount of ing, through Cameron’s aunt. out .” Classified 25 See BEES, page 8 Horoscopes In addition, The Town Council decided at its - known as ependymoma. He be as normal as possible for council, school board, and soil Out & About 15 See GOALS, page 10 13 Viewpoint 6 Common Core. Our children are being Don't forget to let your It only took meeting Camer When asked about favorite Crossword 23 excited about what’s to See BUDGET has had multiple surgeries him and our other children. and water district offices are 7 Police Report 5 BREVARD COUNTY — , page 8 freak flag fly on once for her to want to - food, he replied, “I gotta say Adoptable See SENATE, page 12 and radiation treatments He can’t walk anymore with being contested Oct. 30. 15 Viewpoint 6 help him and his family. Ms. - French fries or chicken nug- Horoscopes over his young life and his out support but he just car gets.” Graffagnino conducted a teacher comes to their home ries on.” Index When asked what he want- See PRIMARY, page A10 fundraiser two years ago but in a hospital homebound “He has such a positive Out & About B1 See TEAM, page A4 POPCORN CEILINGS Come Be A Part Of Our Family Business A7 A5 wants this one to be bigger B9 Police Report program. attitude and spirit,” Ms. Full- Classified Sports B6 and better, with a goal to Occupied Homes Our Speciality Crossword B7 A6 “It’s been a tough road this B1 Viewpoint raise at least $20,000 through Guaranteed Work Family Dentistry That Welcomes Horoscopes ® Removed, Replaced with Knock Down Since 1970 All Ages 2 yrs - 108 yrs EXTERIOR PAINTING: INTERIOR PAINTING: Thanks To Cosmetic Dentistry Porcelain Veneers God • All Prep Work Restorative Dentistry Bringing Country Back, One Cowboy at a Time! • Cleaning and Removing Mildew Laser Dentistry Crown & Bridge Who Created • Install Crown Moulding Root Canal Therapy JMJ Us! • Seal Cracks & Caulk Teeth Whitening Dental Implants ACROSS FROM DAYTONA SPEEDWAY IN THE BEST BUY SHOPPING PLAZA • Replace w/Custom Textures Invisalign 25,000 Sq. 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Circulation by Issue/Area Circulation by Issue/Area Zip Code Area Description Hometown News News-Journal Orlando Sentinel Florida Today Scripps News/Press Ormond Beach/Daytona Beach 32114 Daytona 1,291 783 21 0 0 32117 Holly Hill 1,776 909 155 0 0 32118 Daytona Beach 765 1,119 28 0 0 32119 South Daytona 808 1,075 32 0 0 32174 Mainland Ormond Beach 9,612 3,438 110 0 0 32176 Ormond Beach 4,188 1,147 46 0 0 32124 LPGA (Daytona Beach) 405 219 0 TOTALS 18,845 8,690 392 0 0 Port Orange/South Daytona/Daytona Beach Shores/Ponce Inlet 32118 Daytona Beach Shores 1,390 1,119 0 0 0 32119 South Daytona 1,702 1,075 0 0 0 32127 Ponce Inlet & West Port Orange 5,000 1,658 58 0 0 32128 Port Orange 2,471 1,152 36 0 0 32129 Port Orange 3,033 1,001 26 0 0 TOTALS 13,596 6,005 120 0 0 New Smyrna Beach/Edgewater/Oak Hill 32132 North Edgewater 1,767 269 11 0 0 32141 South Edgewater 2,970 774 27 0 0 32168 Mainland New Smyrna 4,347 1,444 78 0 0 32169 Beachside New Smyrna 3,101 688 80 0 0 32759 Oak Hill 209 88 0 0 0 TOTALS 12,394 3,263 196 0 0 Deland/Lake Helen/DeLeon Springs 32130 De Leon Springs 0 114 14 0 0 32720 Deland 1,000 756 157 0 0 32724 Deland 1,535 1,145 350 0 0 32744 Lake Helen 0 88 17 0 0 TOTALS 2,535 2,103 538 0 0 Deltona/Orange City/DeBary 32713 De Bary 1,000 330 407 0 0 32725 Deltona 1,000 393 356 0 0 32738 Deltona 630 281 251 0 0 32763 Orange City 0 385 256 0 0 TOTALS 2,630 1,389 1,270 0 0

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Circulation by Issue/Area Circulation by Issue/Area Zip Code Area Description Hometown News News-Journal Orlando Sentinel Florida Today TC Newspapers Sebastian River Area 32949 Grant / Valkaria 0 0 0 43 0 32958 Sebastian & Roseland 3,450 0 0 20 2,282 32967 Vero Lake Estates & Wabasso 500 0 0 0 1,505 32976 Little Hollywood, Micco, 2,250 0 0 131 721 Barefoot Bay 32948 Fellsmere 0 0 69 TOTALS 6,200 0 0 194 4,577 Vero Beach 32960 Downtown Vero Beach 2,300 0 0 0 1,637 32962 Southeast Vero Beach 2,300 0 0 0 1,697 32963 Island 1,950 0 0 0 2,547 32966 West of 43rd Avenue 2,100 0 0 0 2,086 32967 North Vero Beach 1,200 0 0 0 1,505 32968 South West Vero Beach 1,150 0 0 0 1,007 TOTALS 11,000 0 0 0 10,479 Fort Pierce 34945 Kings Hwy-SW of Turnpike 0 0 0 0 354 34946 North Fort Pierce 850 0 0 0 227 34947 West Central Fort Pierce 0 0 0 0 247 34949 South Beach 1,000 0 0 0 1,036 34950 Downtown Fort Pierce 1,200 0 0 0 400 34951 Lakewood Park 1,500 0 0 0 1,060 34981 White City Area 0 0 0 0 204 34982 South Fort Pierce 2,750 0 0 0 1,258 TOTALS 7,300 0 0 0 4,890 Port St. Lucie 34952 E. & W. of US1/Club Med Area 4,250­ 0 0 0 2,579 34953 South West 3,950 0 0 0 1,172 34981 White City Area 0 0 0 0 204 34983 St. James 3,600 0 0 0 1,271 34984 South Bend Area 0 0 0 0 505 34986 Port St. Lucie West 3,100 0 0 0 2,074 34987 Traditions 650 0 0 0 514 TOTALS 15,550 0 0 0 8,319 Martin County 33455 Hobe Sound / Jupiter Island 1,425 0 0 0 1,208 33469 North Tequesta 200 0 0 0 0 34957 Jensen Beach 3,000 0 0 0 2,223 34990 Palm City 1,425 0 0 0 2,297 34994 Stuart 1,750 0 0 0 1,284 34996 Sewells Point 1,650 0 0 0 1,533 34997 Port Salerno/Stuart 4,550 0 0 0 2,871 TOTALS 14,000 0 0 194 11,416 West Palm BCH - Ft. Pierce DMA ranked 38th largest DMA Nationally. Our coverage area encompasses 2 of the top 7 counties in Florida for per capita income. HOMETOWN NEWS MEDIA GROUP | 2021 MEDIA KIT |12 DMA/MSA: Orlando, FL – Daytona – Melbourne

Circulation by Issue/Area Circulation by Issue/Area Zip Code Area Description Hometown News News-Journal Orlando Sentinel Florida Today TC Newspapers North Brevard/Merritt Island/Cocoa Beach 32754 Mims 0 0 34 209 0 32780 South Titusville 2,725 0 137 953 0 32796 North Titusville 1,525 0 69 437 0 32920 Cape Canaveral 1,550 0 28 523 0 32922 Cocoa 100 0 18 207 0 32926 Cocoa 100 0 44 447 0 32927 Port St. John 1,425 0 29 362 0 32931 Cocoa Beach 1,650 0 73 1,013 0 32952 Merritt Island 1,750 0 362 738 0 32953 Merritt Island 2,125 0 60 702 0 TOTALS 12,950 0 854 5,591 0 Suntree/Viera 32940 Suntree/Viera 6,400 0 85 1,824 0 32955 Rockledge 3,200 0 53 1,059 0 TOTALS 9,600 0 138 2,883 0 The Beaches 32903 Indialantic Beach 2,350 0 46 557 0 32937 Northern Beach/Satellite Beach 3,700 0 52 1,110 0 32951 Southern Beach/Melbourne Bch 2,000 0 28 689 0 TOTALS 8,050 0 126 2,356 0 Palm Bay 32905 East of I-95 2,635 0 29 526 0 32907 N. of Malabar Rd., W. of I-95 4,450 0 34 626 0 32908 Palm Bay 0 0 0 70 0 32909 S. of Malabar Rd., W. of I-95 1,515 0 12 391 0 32950 Malabar 50 0 0 118 0 TOTALS 8,650 0 75 1,731 0 Melbourne 32901 South Melbourne 2,135 0 38 675 0 32904 West Melbourne 3,025 0 33 814 0 32934 Unincorporated/W. of Melbourne 1,935 0 28 564 0 32935 Melbourne 4,655 0 40 851 0 TOTALS 11,750 0 139 2,904 0

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