TITUSVILLE • MIMS COCOA THE CAPE NORTH BREVARD PORT ST JOHN MERRITT ISLAND COCOA BEACH Health & Wellness Special Section @HometownNewsBrevard @hometownnewsbrevard @HometownNewsBre Next Edition Vol. 14, No. 26 www.HometownNewsBrevard.com Friday, July 6, 2018 August 31 THOSE WHO SERVE LIKES HIS FRIENDS TWO-WEEKS AWAY Read the latest Bandit Borg, a 14-year- Ken and Ruth Laumer news about military old Min Pin likes to go of West Melbourne members and first on walks and sit in the take a trans-Atlantic responders sun cruise to Spain Call 321-242-1013 HOMETOWN HEROES 11 PET OF THE WEEK 8 TOURING WITH THE TOWNIES 8 to advertise! Your Home Corner by Donna Tidwell Let's do the twist Morgan’s Place back one year SOMETIMES, EVEN REALTORS after fire NEED A NEW HOME - After running a successful residential real estate team, I By Brittany Mulligan have decided to launch my own indepen- [email protected] dent brokerage. I grew so quickly because of the the support of my Team and Staff. I am so grateful to them and realize we all BREVARD COUNTY — Last year, a need special people (like them) around us fire that devastated a facility for children to be the best we can be. with special needs gave Morgan’s Place The Tidwell Team remains committed to delivering the highest level of service owner Kristen Malfara the opportunity by providing the best marketing to our to rebuild with newer elements and clients and continual training & technical technology. support to our agents. Donna Tidwell & A grand opening was scheduled for Team will be opening the new office at the week of July 2-6, with open house 1264 US Highway 1, suite 101, Rockledge, FL. On/About July 1, 2018. It will be at times varying to accommodate residents that time the “New” name will be an- and their work schedules. Open house is nounced. I welcome you all to stop-in and available from noon to 2 p.m. on July 5 say hello ~ I’d love to see you. Of course, and 4-6 p.m. on July 6 at 4241 N. U.S. 1, if you or someone you know is interested in purchasing or selling a home....I can Melbourne. help! I am also welcoming New Realtors Private tours can still be scheduled for as well. those interested in learning more about Morgan’s Place and what it has to offer Local art gifted to U.S. the community. “It feels like there’s a weight off my back,” Mrs. Malfara said. “This has been OUR TEAM the longest year. We never thought it was DONNA TIDWELL Embassy in Jerusalem going to take a year. We’re excited to have Broker Associate / Team Leader By Amy Lyon to express a hope for “Peace, Life and Divine the community come in and see what 321-237-0082 we’ve done with the place, and to learn Protection”. 321-543-5339 For Hometown News more about what we do for the [email protected] Ms. Segall said her creative process “goes www.floridarealtyliving.com community. COCOA — A Cocoa-based nonprofit organi- beyond the basic elements of color, composition “We’ve been voted ‘Brevard’s Best-Kept NEXT LAUNCH zation with close ties to a city in Israel went on and form in order to provoke thought and evoke Secret’ by Macaroni Kids for two or three mission in June to deliver a gift of art to the U.S. emotion.” years in a row now,” she continued. “So, July 22, 1:50-5:50 a.m. EDT: Embassy in Jerusalem. Theresa Miles, who served as the first direc- our goal is to no longer be the best-kept A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will The Sister City Program of Cocoa and Beit tor of The Sister City Program of Cocoa and has secret. It’s time to get the word out.” launch the Telstar 19 VAN- Shemesh, Israel, commissioned the artwork of a been involved with the organization since 2007, Morgan’s Place is a facility for inclusive TAGE satellite for Telesat. Florida artist to honor Israel’s 70th birthday on traveled with the framed artwork to Israel in and cooperative play for children who May 14, and to celebrate the move of the U.S. May. Her son, Jordan Miles of Merritt Island, need a sensory controlled environment made the delivery on June 25. INDEX Embassy to Jerusalem. and/or wheelchair accessibility, “Today we are gathered here to acknowledge according to the facility’s website. Adoptable 4 Obituaries 21 The artwork, called “Hamsa-Chai-Dove,” was Classified 21 Out & About 15 a partnership, friendship, and a long-term rela- It first opened its doors in Brevard Crossword 20 Police Report 5 created by Orlando artist Judith Segall using her Horoscopes 15 Viewpoint 6 skills as a papermaker. The symbols are meant See EMBASSY, page X See MORGAN'S, page 10 American Made Outdoor Furniture • Lifetime Warranty • Over 20 colors available Even against salty air • Maintenance Free • Termite Resistant • Won’t Crack or Warp • Mildew & Stain Resistant • Assembled with Stainless Steel Hardware Open 7 Days A Week • Financing Available • Layaways Welcome 1220 Ridgewood Ave. Holly Hill 386-258-3338 www.amishdirectfurn.com 2 Hometown News – NORTH BREVARD– www.HometownNewsBrevard.com Friday, July 6, 2018 Community Calendar For the complete Community Calender Independent Readers, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. listings, go to www.hometownnews (pre-registration is required) brevard.com/calendar/community/. Saturdays: Overeaters Anonymous, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. For more information, call (321) 633- FRIDAY, JULY 6 1867. Need a break?: The Sandrift Commu- Dinner and dancing: Elks Lodge nity Center, 585 N. Singleton Ave., Titus- No. 1744 welcomes Elks and guests to ville, hosts Parents Night Out every first their lodge, 211 S. Nieman Ave., Friday (July 6) at Sandrift Community Melbourne, for Dinner and Dance Night Center. Fridays at 5 p.m. For more information, call (321) 264- For more information about room 5037. rentals or scheduled activities, call (321) 768-1744. August H. Velten CLU & Associates, Inc. Take a walk, learn to knit: The City of Melbourne's Parks and Recreation Depart- ment hosts Adult Morning Club from 8:30 SATURDAY, JULY 7 Instructor for Adult Financial Education to 10:30 a.m. Fridays, Mondays and Services, a not-for-profit corporation devoted Wednesdays. Free workout: MOEfit is offering free Enjoy an early walk to reduce stress, boot camp classes from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. to helping improve the financial literacy of build muscle, strengthen your heart, and Saturdays at 235A Willow St., Titusville. learn how to crochet and knit. You also will Certified coaches will work with your adults 50 and over who are concerned about have the opportunity to learn about basic skill level and help scale the workout to fit skills of computers and cell phone your ability, with no judgment and 100 their retirement savings and how to help technology. percent encouragement. Admission is free and for ages 18 years Wear comfortable clothing and show ensure a safe, secure future. and older. up five minutes early your first time to For more information, call (321) 608- sign a waiver. We help our clients – map out a realistic 7450. For more information, call (321) 567- 2257. retirement income plan. Dance to the oldies: Enjoy music from "Yesteryear" from 7 to 10 p.m. every first Brewery tour: Enjoy a free tour from Friday of the month (July 6) at the VFW 2to 2:30 p.m. every Saturday at Playalinda We help our clients – choose the correct Post 4206, 3201 Dairy Road, Melbourne. Brewing Company – Brix Project, 5220 S. The dance is open to the public. Washington Ave. Titusville. Social Security options to best fit their life George and Mike perform all the clas- Soak up beer knowledge while check- situation. sics from the good ol' days. ing out the Brevard-based brewing com- For more information, call (321) 724- pany’s second location, located in a styl- 4121. ishly renovated former lumberyard in We help our clients – understand the timing south Titusville. Things to do at the Port St. John • The outdoor Beer Garden is of when to draw on qualified accounts such as Library: dog-friendly Fridays: Yarn Club, 2 to 4 p.m. (All ages • Kids always are welcome IRA’s, 401k’s, or 403b’s for retirement income. and abilities welcome) • Smoking is permitted in the outdoor Mondays: Yarning for a Cause, 10 a.m. Beer Garden We help our clients -- understand how and to 1 p.m.; Master Gardener, 2 to 4 p.m. • Community seating (inside and out) when to utilize non-qualified funds for (bring problem plant sample) is first-come, first-served Tuesdays: Senior Games, 11 a.m. to For more information, call (321) 567- retirement income. 3 p.m. (bring your favorite game and lunch 5974. or a snack); SHINE - Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders, noon to 3 p.m. Communicate with confidence: The We help our clients – understand how to (1 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, call (321) 222- Peace Talkers Toastmasters Club meets 7981 for an appointment) from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Saturdays at Wat create tax efficiency during retirement and Wednesdays: Life Skills Training, 4 to Punyawanaram Buddhist Temple, 4490 pay less taxes. 5 p.m. Aurora Road, Melbourne. Thursdays: STIR - Story Time for The group can help you improve your communication and leadership skills at a We help our clients – understand how to peaceful setting. For more information, email Pim Par- reduce the chance of outliving your 2017 part at [email protected].