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When the Christmas holidays conclude in December, the Brevard Zoo will look a little more like Africa. Two endangered Grevy’s zebras will bolster the Expedition Africa exhibit. The two female zebras will be brought to Viera from White Oak, a wildlife conservation in Yulee. After the initiation period where the zebras will adapt to their new home, the two zebras will be introduced to the rhinos with the goal of placing them in an expanded rhino yard. Construction will begin in October on a $125,000 capital improvement on the Expedition Africa exhibit. Improvements and additions include an additional 125 feet of pedestrian boardwalk, a zebra barn to give the popular animals a place to sleep at night as well as a place to hide during harsh weather, and a new 20-by-20Medicare Patients Welcome Free Antibiotics foot covered viewing platform which • We Accept Most Insurances you see our doctors you don’t have also will boastAfter the zoo’s • Evening and Weekend Office Hours toviews make aofsecond trip to the pharmacy giraffes and Lemur Island. • Specializing in Adult Medicine Save gas, time and money The zebras and the rhinos should Same day appointments are available for Flu new patients as well as established patients. Weekdays *Will fill good one prescription become friends. Lions, hyenas shots per patient per visit if Give us a call and we can show you how easy and Available 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. antibiotics are needed. and cheetahs are the natural predators pleasant a visit to the Doctor’s office can be. Now! Saturdays and Sundays OPEN In 7 DAYS WEEK! habitat, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. for zebras. theirAnatural humans unfortunately have become a predator as poaching continues to be a problem in many parts of the Africa. Approximately 2,000 Grevy’s zeHardoon, M.D. Scott Hardoon, M.D. Edwin Chan, M.D. brasAbe survive wild grasslands of Board Certified Board Certified Board Certified in the Internal Medicine Family Medicine Internal Medicine Kenya and Ethiopia in east Africa. Adults weigh from 700 to 900 (321) 259-9500 pounds and can stand as tall as 5 feet. 903 Jordan Blass Dr. Ste. 102, Melbourne Prior to a scheduled February (across from the Suntree/Viera Library) grandAmanda opening ceremony to honor the Reginald Joseph Paul, M.D. Jennifer Schneider w e Make your appointment online N PA-C Board a Certified AR-NP zebras, Jazzoo musical fundraiser Internal Medicine http://suntree-internal-medicine.com will be held Nov. 8 to help offset the Senior Life Hector Arencibia costs of the upgrades to Expedition Two endangered Grevy’s zebras, like the one pictured, will bolster the Africa. SL Expedition Africa exhibit at Brevard Zoo when they debut in February, 2015.

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an equestrian center one day, but he came to a point of decision it was not to be. While he never was able to realize his dream, it now will serve an even greater purpose.” Cast in Thailand, the suggested donation for each piece ranges from $5,000 to $7,000 for the horses and $900 for the boy with guitar. The second opportunity for fall fundraising is named for a Harmony Farms client with autism who died in an accident at age 5. The family was so moved by the boy’s experience with horses and the program at Harmony Farms, that they decided to turn his short life into a legacy so that more children might be served. “Ryan would just light up when he came around the horses. Through his relationship with them, he gained confidence in himself and learned to connect with others,” Rogan said. “This is a recurring theme with clients, whether they

Life-size horse statues and the fifth annual Ryan Moore Memorial Golf Tournament at Duran Golf Club in Viera Saturday, Oct. 11, are two major opportunities to raise funds for a new facility in time for a groundbreaking later this fall. The horse-centered charity recently received an anonymous donation of four equine-themed statues that would be perfect to grace the new location of the facility. Alas, it would be a luxury, as the need for cash is so great in building a new barn and therapy center, the founder said. “We would love to keep at least one or two, but our priority is getting to our permanent location,” said Pam Rogan, founder and executive director of Harmony Farms, which provides therapy to children and adults with developmental and physical disabilities, as well as to combat veterans with visible and invisible wounds of war. continued on page 5 The facility will move from its Stadium Parkway location to land donated by The Viera Company south of Wickham Road in west Viera. The donation of the bronzes ― a rearing stallion nearly 8 feet tall, a grazing steed, a saddled mount standing next to a female rider and a smaller statue of a boy playing a guitar ― all came out of the blue, according to a board member. “A financial By Attorney professional had heard of us and TRUMAN SCARBOROUGH sought us out,” Rose 239 Harrison Street, Titusville, FL Munzenmayer said. “His client had the For A Complimentary Copy bronzes in storage Phone 321 267 — 4770 and hoped to build

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September is the month we celebrate our grandparents. With the official Grandparents Day that this year falls on Sunday, Sept. 7, it brings to mind how much I appreciate my parents because of the gift they are to my son, Carson. They are as committed to his happiness as I am. They enjoy him and look forward to their time with him. As a boomer with a young child, I appreciate all the help I can get, so his time spent with them this summer has been a break for me, and a relief knowing they are experiencing positive, bonding experiences that are a blessing for him and them. I could really related to this month’s Sandwich Generation column, page 16, when it illustrated the benefit to both our youngsters and our aging parents to have the interaction that was a staple tradition in past generations, It has been lost in recent years, especially in Florida, where so many grandparents are separated from their grandchildren by vast geography. Meet the Wilsons on page 12 to learn how they enjoy their grandchildren for the benefit of us all. One such opportunity for memory-making interaction is the upcoming Scarecrow Stroll & Harvest Festival sponsored by our sister newspaper, Viera Voice. If you are fortunate enough to have your children live in Brevard, why not pick up your grandchildren from school during the week and go see wonderful, creative scarecrows that will be built to support charities and schools and hosted at businesses in the greater Viera/Suntree area from Oct. 1 to 15. The best of them will be moved to the Harvest Festival Sunday, Oct. 19, another great opportunity to share family fun. See page 35 for more details. Hope to see you then!

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fees, golf cart, driving range, lunch, beverages, goody bag and prizes, with other special features to include longest drive, closest-to-the-pin, putting contest and 50/50 drawing. The shotgun start for the best-ball four-person team format is 8:30 a.m. To see photos of all the bronzes, go to vieravoice.com; for more information on them, call Munzenmayer at 321-253-6246, and to register for the golf tournament, go to harmonyfarmsinc.com. SL

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goal is to people to help themselves,” said Gelles, who has been a member of Dorcas Circle for 14 years. “We like to help those in need in our local community, and we believe that if everyone helps the local community, those in need will be covered.” The by-laws state that the only criteria for being a member is to be good hearted with a desire to help others in need, said Gelles, one of about 45 members of the group. Dorcas Circle gets its authority from the Bible in Acts 36:9. “We believe that God gives us special talent and expects us to use the talent where there is need. We

Many people admire the celebrities of entertainment and sports showcased on television and heralded on tabloids, and seek to be like them. Merle Gelles prefers to pull her celebrity role models from the pages of the Bible, in particular, the woman called Dorcas. The Dorcas Circle at Suntree United Methodist Church will host its annual Attic Treasures and Bake Sale for local charities from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, and is seeking donations of items for sale through the Friday before. “Dorcas’ desire was to GIVERS continued to page 16 help people in need. Our

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certain conditions, unmarried adult children with disabilities, may also be eligible for burial. Eligible spouses and children may be buried even if they predecease the veteran. Members of the reserve components of the armed forces who die while on active duty or who die while on training duty, or were eligible for retirement pay, may also be eligible for burial. Burial in a VA national cemetery is a benefit. The VA provides the gravesite, opening and closing of the grave, government headstone or marker, a U.S. burial flag, a Presidential Memorial Certificate and perpetual care of the gravesite.

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onstruction of the new Cape Canaveral National Cemetery in Scottsmoor is scheduled to start this fall, and military veterans’ burials could begin as early as next summer, according to the cemetery’s new director. Don Murphy said the next major step for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is to award a construction contract for the 318-acre cemetery at 5525 N. U.S. 1, about 12 miles north of Titusville and about two miles south of Interstate 95’s Exit 231. The cemetery will serve the burial needs of more than 163,000 veterans within a 75-mile radius for the next century. “Everything currently is proceeding on schedule,” said Murphy, who was named deputy director for the National Cemetery Administration’s Memorial Programs Service in April. Staff is looking for temporary space for a local office during cemetery construction, he added. No date has been set for a groundbreaking, Murphy said.

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The first phase of construction, expected to take up to 2 ½ years to complete, will provide about 17,000 gravesites and accommodate both caskets and cremation urns, Murphy said. Other features will include a front entrance on U.S. 1, a public information center with an electronic gravesite locator and restrooms, an administration building, a maintenance building, an open assembly area with flag poles, a memorial wall and walkway, and committal shelters for interment away from the gravesite. Infrastructure features will include roads, landscaping, utilities and irrigation. Burials are expected to begin nine to 12 months after construction starts. “We’re still looking forward to conducting the first burials hopefully

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Murphy, who will move from Washington, D.C. to Brevard later this year, visited Titusville a few months ago for a veterans appreciation event. “It was good opportunity to meet with the veterans who attended that event and members of the local community,” he said. Jim Rufino, president of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1096 in Suntree/Viera, is thrilled that a national cemetery will be built in Brevard, home to about 80,000 veterans. “I think it’s majestic,” he said. “I think it’s long overdue.” For more information on Cape Canaveral National Cemetery, call 202-632-8035 or visit cem.va.com. SL

Don Murphy as early as next summer,” Murphy said. The VA, in the midst of the largest cemetery expansion since the Civil War, purchased the Scottsmoor property, formerly known as Acosta Groves, in July 2012 for $2.1 million. The VA also bought a 250-acre parcel in Leon County for the new Tallahassee National Cemetery. Scottsmoor was chosen as the cemetery site because the NCA was able to find land that fit the needs and specifications for a national cemetery within the established radius for a new cemetery, based on a re-evaluation of the Florida veteran population and a desire to have a burial option within a 75-mile radius of 95 percent of the veteran population. Similar re-evaluations of veteran populations resulted in the Tallahassee locations as well as new ones planned for western New York, Colorado and Nebraska. “The location for Cape Canaveral National Cemetery is also ideal because it’s located between Daytona Beach and the Titusville/Space Coast areas, helping us to reach a larger population of veterans,” Murphy said. The closest national cemetery to Brevard is in Bushnell, about 120 miles away. Burial in a national cemetery is open to all members of the armed forces and veterans who have met minimum active duty service requirements and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. Their spouse, widow or widower, minor children, and, under

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Sammy Haddad If you thought the “Moving Experience” I told you about last month was bizarre, just wait until you hear “The Rest of the Story” (credits to the great Paul Harvey for the use of that one). A quick reminder of Part 1. I went to help a family move that had scheduled professional movers. Unfortunately, the movers apparently were beamed to another planet because they never showed and couldn’t be reached by phone. After rushing to a truck rental company who was nice enough to rent us a truck for twice the advertised price, that held 75 percent of the capacity for furniture, then renting us a bolt-on trailer, again for twice the advertised price, which wasn’t fully bolted on by the employee, and after swerving off the road just as the bolton trailer was breaking loose while we were on top of the highest hill in the city, we all paused and took a deep

Join the V-COPs: new training session begins September 10 Special to Senior Life The Melbourne Police Department is now accepting applications for its Volunteer Citizens Observer Patrol (V-COP) training program. V-COPs assist the police with essential public services, including vacation home checks, traffic safety, homeland security checks, special events, patrols and parking enforcement. V-COPs are well-trained and well-prepared for their duties. All V-COPs must complete a 40-hour training course which includes CPR and first aid, observation techniques, police procedures, traffic control, safe driving techniques, basic law enforcement rules and regulations, and how to effectively interact and communicate with the public. The next session will start on Wednesday, Sept. 10, and will run through Nov. 5. Classes will be held each Wednesday evening from 6 to 10 p.m. Interested volunteers should apply by Sept. 3. Applicants must process a valid Florida driver license, be a U.S. citizen or registered alien, be at least 21 years of age, complete a background check, and be willing to volunteer at least 12 hours a month. Applications are available at the Melbourne Police Department, 650 N. Apollo Blvd., the Community Relations Office located in the Melbourne Square Mall across from Macy’s, and online at melbournepolice.org/volunteer.htm. For more information, call 321-608-6336. SL

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breath. Here’s what happened next. After bolting the trailer back on, we proceeded to the new house one hour away. When we got to the new house, we discovered that we forgot an envelope containing the screws to assemble the bed. Without them, they would have to sleep on the floor. My brother and I got in another car and began the hour trek back to the old house. As we approached the exit to the old house, 55 minutes away, we discovered we forgot the key to the old house, back at the new house. After turning the car around and heading back to the new house, obtaining the key, then heading back to the old house we noticed that we were almost out of gas. We gassed up, then completed the journey only to find the screws to the bed were NOT in the envelope. We threw some more stuff in the car and drove back to the new house only to find the screws had been placed in a drawer and had fallen behind the drawer during the move. After three hours of driving and two tanks of gas for eight little screws, the bed got screwed and then we got tanked. Dr. Sammy SL

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Viera VA Clinic dedicates new MRI suite in Weldon’s name By MIKE GAFFEY Former Congressman Dr. Dave Weldon was on hand Aug. 12 as the Viera VA Outpatient Clinic opened a new magnetic resonance imaging suite that bears his name. During a presentation in the clinic lobby, Weldon, a Republican U.S. House representative from 1995 to 2009, helped unveil a copy of a plaque with the words “Dave Weldon, MD MRI Suite,” that already adorns a wall in the new suite. Weldon then took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the MRI suite and spoke with physicians. Weldon accepted the tribute in honor of his father, Dave Sr., who fought in the Philippines during World War II and earned two Purple Hearts. “In my heart, yes, maybe it’s named after me, but as I look at the plaque in the years ahead, it will remind me of my father who served his country,” said Weldon, who was an Army doctor and also served in the Army Reserves before he launched his political career. The new MRI machine, which uses non-ionizing

radiation, will enable clinic physicians to diagnose many neurological, musculoskeletal, abdominal and cardiothoracic diseases. Its strong field strength will provide clearer images and its open design is meant to help calm patients who suffer from anxiety and claustrophobia. “If you can imagine two hamburger buns and you go inside the bun, it allows you to see all the way around,” Dr. Santiago Jimenez said. “It’s very, very open, extremely nice technology. It’s state of the art.” U.S. Rep. Bill Posey, R-Rockledge, said he was “delighted” that the Department of Veterans Affairs was naming the suite after Weldon, who championed legislation that led to the Viera clinic’s 1999 opening. “Hardly a day passes that somebody in our district, when I’m home, doesn’t tell me, ‘Hey, I want to thank you for that VA Outpatient Clinic. It is so wonderful,’ ” Posey said. “And my answer each and every time is the same: ‘You’re thanking the wrong guy. You need to be thanking Dr. Weldon, who made this possible.’ ” Posey noted that the Viera

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U.S. District 8 Congressman Bill Posey, left, Dr. Santiago Jimenez and Dr. Dave Weldon take part in the Aug. 12 opening of the MRI suite named for Weldon at the Viera VA Outpatient Clinic. facility was not among clinics targeted in a recent VA audit that found thousands of veterans faced long waits for appointments, and dozens of veterans had died due to delayed care. “With the VA crisis that we’ve seen taking place all over the country, either from a culture of indifference

or even worse toward the people who are supposed to be being served, it’s wonderful to hear the multitude of good comments about this facility that I hear almost every single day,” Posey said. Weldon also praised the clinic staff for their efforts. “As far as I’m concerned, you have one of the best jobs

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As the seventh leader of the United States Navy Band in Washington, D.C., Allen Beck had the elite job of commanding top-notch musicians who served as artistic ambassadors worldwide for the Navy. A military career was not originally part of the plan for the Defiance, Ohio native, who started playing the piano at age four and the clarinet by the time he was seven. “I used to practice two hours a day before going to school and practice two hours in piano after school,” he said. “Luckily, I enjoyed it.” He also didn’t mind the 40-mile trips on Saturdays to learn clarinet from the principal clarinet player of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic. With a scholarship to Eastman School of Music, Beck became a conducting student of Frederick Fennel. In 1957, he enlisted in the Navy and auditioned to snag a clarinet opening with the Navy Band. It wasn’t supposed to be a long-term proposition. “I went with the idea of doing four years,” said the Indian River Colony Club resident. “I stayed for 32.” He became leader of the Naval Academy Band in 1979, and in 1983

was the first Navy bandmaster to earn promotion to the rank of commander through the Navy’s selection board process. He was selected leader of the U.S. Navy Band in 1984. Being part of the Navy’s musical arm enabled Beck to participate in plenty of pomp and circumstance, not to mention some historical moments. He marched in the inaugural parades of U.S. Presidents Kennedy, Nixon, Carter, Reagan and Bush, and performed at the inaugural balls of presidents Reagan and Bush. While the inaugural parades were exciting opportunities, they were tough on the musicians. “The inaugural parades are always in the dead of winter, and we had to be standing on the mall two hours before the parade kickoff,” Beck said. “You had to wear long johns and put thermal heaters in the shoes and gloves not to freeze.” Heads of state — everyone from the indomitable Iron Lady, Margaret Thatcher, to the leaders of India, Israel, Pakistan, Japan, Turkey and the former Soviet Union — heard Beck play or saw him conduct at countless official functions. Alaska is the only state in which he did not perform with the band. He played in Canada, South America,

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the Philippines, Guam, China and Italy, and at prestigious venues such as the Kennedy Center, Baltimore’s Meyerhoff Symphony Hall and at the Rose Bowl. Beck opened the national celebration during the 100th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty and the 1989 inaugural festivities at the Lincoln Memorial. He conducted for a list of celebrities that included Shirley Jones, Sammy Davis Jr. and Bob Hope. After his retirement in 1989, Beck moved back to Ohio, where he and his family settled down in the Victorian home he had admired as a child. He taught clarinet in college and was guest conductor with community bands. At a music conference, Beck complained about the cold Ohio winters to musical friend Hal Gibson, who suggested Beck check out Indian River Colony Club. Beck and wife Gail took Gibson’s advice and moved there in 2000. “I can’t imagine a better place,” he said. Retirement to Brevard actually afforded Beck more “sea” time, as executive director of the Festival at Sea program for 11 years. He participated in 130 cruises on Carnival and Royal Caribbean cruise lines. The program invites high school bands to hone their talents by performing for cruise ship passengers. “I had more time on Carnival ships than I did on Navy ships,” he joked. His time these days is spent guest conducting around the country, including locally for for groups such as Melbourne Municipal Band. He also adjudicates for the Florida Bandmasters Association. “It keeps me off the streets,” he said. SL

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Old World charm just a couple hours away by Flora Reigada photos by Dan Reigada St. Augustine is a living history book of other times and cultures, where Native Americans, the British, French and Spanish have left their mark. From Brevard County, this trip in time is about 140 miles north on Interstate 95 from Melbourne and 100 miles from Titusville. The oldest continuously occupied European settlement in our nation, St. Augustine was established in 1565, when Spanish Admiral Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles came ashore at the Timucuan Indian Village of Seloy. The original site may be seen at Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park. Historical reenactors give a variety of presentations. The city’s landmark fort, the imposing Castillo de San Marcos, proclaims the city’s Spanish influence. Built on the shore of the Matanzas Bay between 1672 and 1695 to protect the settlement, the Castillo has never been conquered. Its massive bastions, crowned with sentry boxes, guarded each angle, while cannons stood ready to unleash their thunder. A national monument and the oldest

masonry fort in the continental United States, the Castillo de San Marcos is open to the public. Visitors enter via a drawbridge above a dry moat. Cannon firing demonstrations are conducted on a regular basis. A sightseeing trolley tour offers an overview of the city and its sites. Passengers can sit back and enjoy the conductor’s narration or disembark at any stop, to re-board without additional charge. Points of interest include the Old City Gates, which open to St. George Street, a historic pedestrian mall with galleries, restaurants, shops and other attractions, such as the oldest wooden schoolhouse in the United States. In the city’s heart, grand and historic buildings grace the landscape. Among these are the Cathedral Basilica, Casa Monica Hotel, Flagler College and the Lightner Museum, which displays relics of America’s Gilded Age. These are clustered in an area landscaped with fountains and gardens. For a change of pace, Potter’s Wax Museum displays more than 140 wax sculptures of historical, celebrity and fictional figures as varied as Cleopatra and Mark Anthony, Tiger Woods, America’s founding fathers, Harry

Visitors enjoy the view from atop the Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine. Potter and Frankenstein. On a similar vein, Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum houses more than three floors of fun, interactive and bizarre exhibits all in a historic castle. But there is more to St. Augustine than its old-world charm and numerous attractions. Mystery and lore abound. Mysteries include engravings in the Castillo de San Marcos, which have yet to be deciphered. There also are reports of hauntings at various sites and ghost tours to explore them. Completing this picture is a romantic ambiance, expressed in horse and carriage rides, narrow brick streets and the city’s legendary “Love Tree,” an oak and palm that have grown together. Dave and Lenore Barton of Mims caught the fever. In 2008, the couple, both with grown children from previous relationships, got married on St. Augustine Beach. They return often, citing amenities such as reasonable accommodations and a pedestrianfriendly city, where visitors can walk from one venue to another. For information, oldcity.com and trolleytours.com/st-augustine. SL This historic drug store serves as the entrance to Potter’s Wax Museum in old St. Augustine.

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Grandparents plant hope for lagoon life with grandchildren By Linda Wiggins For Nancy and Hobby Wilson, the family that boats together, floats together. Keeping their family active together extends to their seven grandsons who live within an oyster’s throw from their Merritt Island home. So it was only natural that when the family had a chance to give back to the Indian River Lagoon on which they live and play, the grandsons would be part of the solution. They have been planting and tending a garden of oysters along the base of the dock behind their home in an effort to reintroduce the water-cleansing mollusk to the environment. “I love the idea that ordinary citizens can do something to clean up the lagoon, so I was eager to participate,” Nancy Wilson said. “For the boys, anything that stimulates their interest to take care of the environment is a good thing. I hope they are inspired to do similar things when they are adults, and pass this interest along to their generation.” The Brevard Zoo, in partnership with the Brevard County Natural Resources Department, will double the size of its Oyster Gardening volunteer program by the end of the year. The Oyster Gardening program, funded by the Brevard County Commission, is part of the larger Brevard Oyster Restoration project, available only to residents with direct waterfront access on the Indian River Lagoon. The program teaches participants to use the filter-feeding power of native oysters as a means of cleaning up local

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Tucker and Jesse Bennett help grandparents Nancy and Hobby Wilson tend lagoon life on the dock at their their Merritt Island. waterways. Volunteer oyster gardeners use special habitats suspended from their docks to grow oysters that will be used in future oyster reef restoration projects in Brevard County. The Wilsons are among 500 active Oyster Gardening volunteers, and the program is preparing to expand into a second phase that will train an additional 500 waterfront residents during the coming months. Oyster gardeners also act as citizen scientists, monitoring their habitats to collect data on growth, survivability

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and recruitment of oysters that will help determine the locations of restoration sites. “I’m not super thrilled that we’ve grown a lot more barnacles than oysters, but an important part of the project is to find out where efforts will bear the most fruit, so I feel what we are doing is valuable in any event,” Wilson said. The lagoon has been much more than a backyard for the Wilsons, whose nearby children and their spouses, Wendy and Kip Behrhorst with sons

Brad, Matt, Ben and Scott; and Robin and Maath Bennett with sons Jake, Tucker and Jesse, all have become avid boaters and fishermen. It also has been a pathway to the world for their entire family. Each year, the Wilsons take their 50-foot boat Peapod to the Bahamas for much of the summer. Son Hobby Jr. and granddaughter Caroline; and daughter Dorothy with husband Greg Dixon, join them from North and South Carolina, respectively. “We wanted a trawler that was rugged and could plow through rough seas,” Wilson said of the vessel built in St. Augustine 33 years ago by a builder of commercial shrimp boats. It takes several days to cruise to their north Bahamas destination in late May, and then the boat is left there through October and docked at various cays known for snorkeling and fishing. Family and friends continually pop over for mini-getaways when possible. “Our kids have grown up with this summer ritual and now our grandchildren have acquired the same passion,” Wilson said. For the Wilsons, growing oysters is a small way to make sure the big gift of life on the lagoon is passed on to future generations. To get involved in the Oyster Gardening project, qualified individuals must attend an educational workshop, where supplies and training will be provided. Workshops will be conducted throughout September and early October. Reservations are required and can be made at BrevardOysterRestoration.org. SL

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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren awarded $6,000

My grandson Todd sprained his ankle playing basketball. He’s in college and cannot be off his feet long because of classes. The problem is, Todd isn’t following the doctor’s advice. Instead, he’s doing his usual activities and walking when he isn’t supposed to. We tried to advise him about this, but he’s an active young man and wants to be on the go. How can I make him understand how important it is to follow the doctor’s instructions? —Old Fashioned

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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren of Brevard County, a nonprofit that assists relatives of local children living in their care, was awarded $5,000 on Aug. 13 from the Florida Bankers Association. The 19-year-old Rockledge-based agency was ranked first among 10 Florida nonprofits chosen to receive part of $50,000 donated by Florida banks as part of the FBA’s “Bank On My Dream” contest, said Lamar Roberts, president of Fidelity Bank of Florida and past FBA president. Some 70 nonprofits submitted proposals, and 35 were chosen as finalists before the 10 winners were selected. GRG, which has an annual budget of about $100,000, proposed using the $5,000 to provide holiday meals and gifts for about 500 local children living with grandparents or other relatives, GRG executive director and founder Mary Ann Sterling said. “When you see the looks on these kids’ faces when we give them Christmas, it makes you want to just cry,” said Sterling, who was left to raise her then 6-year-old grandson after her daughter’s death in an accident and now runs the organization in her memory. “This is such an honor.” More than 8,500 Brevard children are being raised by someone other than their parents, Sterling said, noting that the total would be enough to fill 10 Brevard public schools. Only 250 of those children are in foster care, she added. “If all those kids were dumped into the foster care system, it would cost the county $40 million a year,” Sterling said. Most of the children were taken from parents addicted to drugs or alcohol, Sterling said. But grandparents and other relatives who take in the children often face battles over custody

Dear Old-fashioned: As with any injury, for a swift recovery, it’s important to follow the doctor’s orders. Reinforce with Todd that, to minimize his discomfort and for the body’s healing process to go forward, he must follow the treatment regimen. Remind him, it’ll take longer to heal if he doesn’t comply. If necessary, ask the doctor to talk with him about this. It’s important for his well-being. —Gramma

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Lamar Roberts, left, former president of the Florida Bankers Association presents Grandparents Raising Grandchildren founder Mary Ann Sterling and staff members Karen Mills and Priscilla Livingston with a $5,000 check. rights, which can sometimes result in children being unable to enroll in school or obtain medical treatment, she said. “You can’t just say, ‘I want custody of my child,’ ” Sterling said. “You’ve got to have the mother and the father sign a form and have it notarized that you can have custody. If they don’t want you to have custody, sometimes just being vindictive, you can’t get it.” Identifying financial, social, health and legal resources can be confusing, difficult and time-consuming for new caregivers. That’s where GRG can provide help through support, information and advocacy, Sterling said. The nonprofit has the state’s largest support group for grandparents, with more than 800 members, she said. “If I go into a group to make a presentation, I’ll ask, ‘Do you know of someone raising grandchildren or are you raising grandchildren?’ ” she said.

“I’ve never been to a meeting where somebody didn’t raise their hand. ” After presenting the $5,000 prize, Roberts surprised Sterling and her staff with two additional $500 checks, one from Fidelity Bank of Florida, which has a Merritt Island branch, and the other from Roberts, who along with his wife, Cindy, have been raising a 15-year-old granddaughter since she was 11 months old. “We’re one of you,” Roberts said to Sterling as he presented his check. “We, too, are grandparents raising a grandchild. It’s such a pleasure to do this, especially for the personal connection. I would not have been able to relate to it if I hadn’t gone through it.” Grandparents Raising Grandchildren is at 123 Barton Blvd., Suite 102, Rockledge. For more information call 321-631-7776 or visit grg-brevard.com. SL

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9 a.m. - 4 p.m., $190 BWS members, $300 non-members 3-day class with Lain Stewart. Register at brevardwater colorsociety.com

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10 a.m. - 12 p.m. $20, four-week session Central Brevard Library 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa 321-633-1792

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Broadway Then & Now

6 p.m., Fridays, $14 Palm Bay Senior Center 1275 Culver Dr. NE, Palm Bay 321-724-1338

10 - 11 a.m. One Senior Place Ice Cream Social 8085 Spyglass Hill Rd. 5:30 - 7 p.m., Home Instead Senior Care 321-751-6771 849 Sarno Road, First Friday Art Walk Melbourne 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. RSVP 321-751-1003 Eau Gallie Arts District 321-574-2737 EauGallieArts.org

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10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., $5 Franklin DeGroodt Library 6475 SE Minton Rd., Palm Bay 321-952-6318 7 p.m., $50 donation Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront 321-728-5600 candlelightersofbrevard.org

Bring your own supplies. Suntree/Viera Library 902 Jordan Blass Dr. 321-255-4404

10 - 11 a.m. How Native Americans used natural resources to make tools and items.

Drawing & Painting Class Diversity of Nature’s 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., $5/class Toolbox

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3 p.m., Brevard’s oldest 2 - 4 p.m. First Viera MD Seminar standing home. 5:30 p.m., Presented by 10Learn knitting, crocheting, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., free 13 Club of Brevard County. and needle arts. All ages Sams House at Pine Island Dr. David Sims, coWickham Park Pavilion 321-449-4720 and abilities welcome. chairman of the 2014 321-532-9303 Port St. John Library American Heart AssociaFarmers Market 321-633-1867 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturdays tion. Heritage Isle meeting Irish Step Dancing Cape Canaveral City Hall room, 6800 Legacy Blvd., 4 - 4:45 p.m. Eau Gallie Civic Center Polk Ave. and A1A Viera, 321-242-1235 321-255-4608 321-917-0721 National Constitution Day POW/MIA & Citizenship Day Recognition Day “Constitution Day” play Neighbors Book Club Fall Fashion Show Stroll-N-Roll inaugural 11:15 a.m. & 7 p.m., free 2 - 4:30 p.m. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Benefit Car Show 2nd Thursday each month Free Brunch & Fashion Studio Theatre, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Simpkins Fine Arts Center, Suntree/Viera Library show, preview Fall’s best Benefits Special Olympics. Eastern Florida State College 902 Jordan Blass Dr. selections. Kiwanis Island Park 1519 Clearlake Rd. Courtenay Springs Dining 321-948-7553 321-255-4404 Cocoa Room, Merritt Island VITAS Sewing Group Movie in the Park 321-433-7384 RSVP 321-452-1233 1 - 3 p.m. 5 p.m, movie at 7 p.m. Golf to End Alzheimer’s Frozen, presented by Uno Sunflower House Oyster Mat Making 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Merritt Square Mall Pizzeria and Grill. Food, 10 a.m. 777 E. Merritt Island Cswy. Best Ball Tournament drink stations, DJ, dress up Barrier Island Center Turtle Creek Golf Club Suite 201 contest. 8385 South Highway A1A 321-452-4341 1278 Admiralty Blvd. Jack Mahon Park Melbourne Beach Rockledge 7550 Spyglass Hill Rd. 321-723-3556 321-806-6836 321-255-1400

9/11 Memorial Service

11:30 a.m., Wednesday’s $6 Palm Bay Senior Center 321-724-1338

Sunday Brunch

Destination Retirement Income Seminar

6:15 p.m. refreshments 6:30 p.m. meeting North Brevard Library 2121 South Hopkins Ave. Titusville 321-567-5424

2 - 4 p.m. Evaluate your plant problems, bring samples. Port St. John Library 321-633-1867

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. $19.99 Duran Golf Club 7032 Stadium Pkwy. 321-504-7776

Master Gardener

1 - 3 p.m., free Learn crochet, knitting, cross stitch, etc. Suntree/Viera Library 902 Jordan Blass Dr. 321-255-4404

Caregiver Advocacy Program

9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sundays Grass lot across from City Hall parking. A1A & Minutemen Cswy., Cocoa Beach 321-917-0721

All Day, every Wednesday 55 and older get 30% off their entree. Uno Pizzeria & Grill 8260 N. Wickham Rd. 321-255-1400

Moonlight Quilter’s Guild Bingo

9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Franklin DeGroodt Library 6475 SE Minton Rd. Palm Bay 321-952-6318

Farmers Market

Aqua Fit Classes

9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. One Senior Place 8085 Spyglass Hill Rd. Joanne Barney at 321-752-2553

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10 a.m., Thursdays $8 for 16 games, $1 special games, coffee, snacks provided. North Brevard Sr. Center 909 Lane Ave. (off South St.) Titusville 321-268-2333

Craft Program

1 - 3 p.m., $13 Central Brevard Library 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa 321-633-1792

Gentle Yoga

11:15 a.m., $4 per class, first class free. 321-725-5179

Friday Afternoon at the Movies

1 p.m. Come enjoy a movie. Sponsored by WellCare. Sunflower House Merritt Square Mall, Suite 201, Merritt Island 321-452-4341

Computer Club

12 - 3:30 p.m. Sunflower House Merritt Square Mall 777 E. Merritt Island Cswy. 321-452-4341

8th annual Daffodil Gala 6 p.m. $150 Ticket $100 VIP Reception Heritage Isles Clubhouse 600 Legacy Blvd. 321-474-5770 SpaceCoastCancer Foundation.org

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11 a.m. - 3 p.m Card games, Dominoes, Rummikub, etc. Bring your favorite games and a snack. Port St. John Library 321-633-1867

$3 Tuesday admission at Brevard Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sponsored by Uno Pizzeria & Grill 321-254-9453 BrevardZoo.org

Join us on the second Wednesday of the month to meet local physicians

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 10 • 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Join us! Viera MD seminar FREE

Speaker — Dr. David Sims, board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon and co-chairman for the 2014 American Heart Association Brevard County Heart Walk. Where: Heritage Isle, meeting room, 6800 Legacy Blvd., Viera Free and open to the public. Coffee provided by Edible Arts Catering. The EAC Cafe will be open for lunch purchase after the seminar. The Viera MD seminars are free and open to the public.

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Combining young hearts with family elders produces win-win-win The Sandwich Generation Linda Wiggins As a parent, I probably err on the side of protecting my children too much from hardships and difficult situations. I’m sure I’m not alone in that. As adult children of aging parents, my husband and I have faced and continue to face difficult situations and decisions with regard to their best care. I’m glad I don’t shield my children from the sometimes difficult yet overwhelmingly beneficial aspects of

interaction with frail and aging family members. I remember the first time my mother forgot who I was. Immediately afterward, she apologized when she realized it, likely because she saw the tears streaming down my cheeks for no other apparent reason. It was the first and only time she had insight into her dementia, and the last time I displayed my hurt. It took a long while to not take it personally, but instead to sweep into a positive and almost musical “Hi, I’m Linda, I’m your youngest daughter! You are the best mother ever, and I love you so much!” So, I was able to help my children not feel hurt each time my mother asked them, “Whose little boy are you?” or “Whose little girl are you?” Sometimes from one minute to

the next. I gained a greater love and appreciation of my mother because of how she interacted with my children. She may have forgotten who they were, who I was, but she could point out important safety issues, “He’s gonna fall if he doesn’t get down from there …” or “She’s eating the dog’s food ….” An extra pair of eyes never hurts. In addition to being protective, she also enjoyed them. That was a dream come true for me. My children benefited because they understand that just because someone gets old and forgetful, we don’t forget them. When we give others room to be imperfect, we gain confidence that we have value and purpose even if we are not perfect, even if we one day need care. My mother is gone now after a

good and long life, but my husband’s mother keeps us in the Sandwich Generation. I am thankful my children continue to grow in their appreciation of their elders, and glad for the many, many mutual benefits interaction with children provides for our Greatest Generation — a win for us, too. Linda Wiggins is a member of the Sandwich Generation, which refers to persons who must oversee or provide care for an aging parent, while at the same time caring for young children or continuously keeping adult children from returning to the nest. Sometimes all three. Contact her with comments or questions at LindaWiggins123@aol.com.SL

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people daily and offers hot showers, assistance to job seekers and other self-sufficiency services. • Devereux: A residential school in Viera for children with behavioral, developmental challenges, as well as counseling and care management of half the children in foster care in Brevard. • Salvation Army Women’s Shelter: Provides assistance for victims of domestic abuse. • Space Coast Center for Mothers with Children: The Suntree-area facility provides shelter and job training for mothers. Donated items for the sale can be brought to the dining room of the church at 7400 N. Wickham Rd., from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, October 3. To schedule pickup of donated items or for more information, call Gelles at 321-504-9917. SL

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Boomer Senior Sentiments What restaurant would you like to see come into Brevard County? Photos by Bob Parente and Walter Kiley

Artie Leavitt “Hands down I would just love to see an Outback Steakhouse come here to town.”

Pati Wilson “I would just love to see a Joe’s Crabshack come to my part of town.”

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At the Brevard County Fire Rescue 9/11 monument at Station 48 in Viera, retired FDNY firefighter Michael Moody reflects on brother Thomas’ name, among 343 firefighters to perish in the World Trade Center, a beam from it to the right. By Linda Wiggins Suntree area resident John Masterson responded to the terrorist bombing of the World Trade Center in 1993 and has a message for the world. Never again should we become complacent about the evil that lurks to destroy us, said the retired New York City firefighter. “Eight years later, they finally succeeded, and down came the towers and more than 3,000 lives lost,” Masterson said of the 2001 WTC attack that also included the Pentagon and a thwarted attack that claimed the lives of passengers and crew aboard a fourth hijacked airliner. “We must remember 9/11 so we don’t again become complacent, because our citizens are again the target with the new and even worse evil of ISIS and the recent beheading that is promised to be just the first of more to come.” Masterson hopes everyone in Brevard will attend the 9/11 Memorial Service at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11 at Wickham Park Pavilion on Wickham Road north of Parkway Drive in Melbourne. It will start with a color guard and include speakers to represent firefighters, police, civilians and military members lost. But he also knows that many, for a number of reasons, will not. Among those reasons: the aforementioned complacency, avoidance, denial, distaste for negative emotions like sorrow, rage and helplessness, he said.

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Pam Mitchell “Every chance I get I try to find a PF Chang’s, so I would just love to see one come to town.”

Ethylmay Kirk “My favorite restaurant is Carrabba’s, so I hope that when the new mall opens, maybe there is a chance that could be the new restaurant in town.”

Mike Beasy “BJ’s Brewhouse. A very good variety of craft beers.”

Leslie Straus-Fowler “I have two: Macaroni Grill and Bahama Breeze. I just like the atmosphere there.”

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admission fee. Tenants can rent by the month, making it appealing to snowbirds who may need assisted living, but only while they are visiting the Sunshine State. Residents have a choice of three floor plans. Rental fees include private, screened-in patios, individual temperature control, fully accessible showers, kitchenettes, state-of-the-art emergency call system, cable, Internet, utilities, weekly housekeeping and laundry, transportation, heated pool, scenic, lushly landscaped grounds, convenient parking, private dock and gourmet meals in the Palms Dining Room. When residents need additional care, Victoria Landing offers fulltime coverage by licensed nursing personnel and care associates who help with grooming, bathing and medical management. Activities such as chair yoga, bowling trips, computer classes and visits to local community theaters enrich the residents’ physical, social and intellectual health. Plans for the facility, which opened in November of 2013, also include the addition of a memory care complex. “You can’t really understand how much we offer unless you visit,” Suchoski said. It’s the only way to see the towers, because they are completely tucked away in the quaint community of a wooded area, Victoria Landing executive director Amy Schaefer said. “It’s a hidden gem,” she said, “but worth it when you get here.” The public is invited to call and schedule a tour of the Victoria Landing community at 1279 Huston St. in Melbourne. For more information, go to victorialanding. com or call 321-622-6730. SL

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Local chiropractor loves camaraderie of Brevard Super Senior Softball League By Jeff Navin Later this month, when a new season in the Brevard Super Senior Softball League commences, Marty Jacobson will look forward to the player draft. New teams will be formed and new friendships will be established. Jacobson thinks that’s part of the fun of being able to play competitive softball at the age of 67. “I’m just happy being on a team with the guys,’’ said Jacobson, who grew up in Elizabeth, N.J. before beginning a journey around the country that led to establishing a chiropractor practice in Brevard County. “During the past 12 years, I’ve made hundreds of friends that I never would have made. Most of my best friends are my softball buddies. We socialize frequently and go out with our wives to dinner. Softball has been a wonderful thing.’’ The Brevard Super Senior Softball League for players 55 and older plays each Monday at Palm Bay Regional Park and a league for players 50 and older plays there Thursday nights. The two leagues are sponsored by the Brevard County Parks and Recreation Department. “We completely reorganize the teams by having a draft,’’ Jacobson said. “Each season, we have an opportunity to meet new friends and

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the outfield. At heart, he’s a wanderer. After graduating from the University of Rutgers at Newark with a degree in Arts and Sociology, Jacobson traveled west and lived in both Colorado and Hawaii. His two brothers already had moved to Alaska. After returning to New Jersey where he worked for New Jersey Bell and later in a painting business with his father, Jacobson decided to go back to school to become a chiropractor. “We had a doctor (Dr. Richard Hall) in our neighborhood in Elizabeth who took care of everybody,’’ Jacobson said. “He was like a mechanic for the working class people who worked hard jobs with their bodies. My mother and father went to him with injuries. He became sort of a mentor to me, and he gave me the idea that I could become a chiropractor. I liked the idea – I wanted to help people.’’ Hall had studied in Chicago, but Senior Life Jeff navin Jacobson thought the prestigious Jacobson said playing softball in his plus years helps him stay fit, socialize and connect with other couples, not to mention Western States Chiropractic College in being “one of the most wonderful experiences.” Portland, Ore. would be a preferable place to live and study, as well as avoid the cold weather. He had visited “I just loved the West Coast, but I’ve to accept it. I see shoulder and rotator for new players,’’ Jacobson said. “It Portland during his youthful travels. been happy in this area.’’ cuff injuries, problems with hamstrings might take a while to get into shape, By the time Jacobson had finished As a chiropractor, Jacobson can be and sprained ankles. Helping people but we’re patient with new players. his studies, his parents had retired and a helpful teammate. with soft tissue injuries is something I They’re the life blood of our leagues.’’ moved to Florida. He hadn’t seen them “I have a habit of looking at enjoy doing.’’ For information on senior softball, in two years, so a visit was imperative. everyone’s posture,’’ Jacobson said. He also loves the fact that the area contact Paul Mouritsen, the president “I never envisioned living on the “I notice how they walk. I can’t drag has been able to support two separate of the leagues, at 321-726-8451 or East Coast again,’’ said Jacobson, who people (fellow players) in to see me, softball leagues for seniors with plenty mouritsen48@hotmail.com. SL has been married to his wife Becky for but I can recommend different types of of room to expand. 25 years and they have three children. stretching. It’s up to them if they want “There are always opportunities

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Hats off to the Stetson Mansion in DeLand

I recently enjoyed an amazing visit to the Stetson Mansion in nearby DeLand. The Mansion was custom built in 1886 for the famous hat maker John B. Stetson. Let me share with you the highlights of this completely restored 19th-century home. Two men just nine years ago came across this Victorian three-story building on two acres. The 128-yearold mansion was in very bad shape. It had been uninhabited for years. Today, after their meticulous, imaginative and authentic decorating of every room, the spectacular Stetson Mansion is the equal of any in the United States. The 10,000-square-foot Stetson Mansion was in its day Florida’s first luxury home. There are two guided tours that you can take of the Mansion, Standard and Grand. Standard includes visiting the first floor, second floor, carriage house, garden and the combination school and guest cottage. The Standard escorted tour lasts more than one hour. The Grand tour covers all of the above and, in addition, a look at the amazing third floor. The third floor is where you will see three outstanding bedrooms and four modern spectacular bathrooms. This is the actual living

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quarters now occupied by the owners. The Grand tour lasts more than two hours. On both tours, you will have an informative opportunity to meet and converse with the imaginative and visionary two owners. From Nov. 15 to Jan. 15 they will offer spectacular Christmas Decorated Tours. The Mansion then will be completely designer decorated. I enjoyed my visit and for you readers it’s an outstanding outing for the entire family. There is a charge for all tours and advance reservations are required. For more information call 386-8730167 or email tours@stetson.mansion. com. Getting to Stetson Mansion from Brevard County is fairly easy. Take I-95 North to Exit 249. Then, take Route 44 west for 19 miles to Deland. Route 44’s name changes in Deland to New York Avenue. Stay on New

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tried and true Yellow Pages and now it has gone high tech. AT&T has a free downloadable version for Brevard County and of course, they have apps for your smart phones. Do you remember the Thomas Register? It was a 10-to 15-volume hard copy publication, listing vendors and products in hundreds of categories. Like the printed encyclopedia, the Thomas Register became obsolete with the advent of the Internet. Now you can find it online at thomasnet.com. The Internet has revolutionized the way to find new vendors. Pick your favorite search engine, whether it be Google, Bing or Yahoo. Then, just type in whatever you need and watch the thousands of results. To filter out the rest of the world, add Brevard, FL or Central Florida to the search. i.e. “painter Brevard, FL.” These are ideas to help find that elusive vendor. Possibly, this will give you ideas for other sources. It’s important to point out that Kneiser is not an attorney and legal questions should be referred to your attorney. However, a requirement of his Community Association Manager’s license is to stay abreast of the Florida Association laws. Contact him with any questions at frank@suntreeflorida.

York Avenue West and, when you pass Woodland Boulevard, count 19 short blocks to Spring Gardens Avenue. At Spring Gardens Avenue, turn left and go three short blocks to Camphor Lane. Turn left on Camphor Lane go a short distance and you will see the entrance

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passwords are needed. Some people try to use the same passwords and numbers for all accounts. No good! In an attempt to remember anywhere from 10 to 50 passwords, pins and user names, most seniors create cheat sheets, add sticky notes to the frame of their computer, or carry a list in their wallet or purse. There are identity theft and privacy challenges with each number used. What happens when you leave this good earth? You can place a list of passwords in your safe deposit box, give it to your spouse, attorney or your personal representative, to a trusted family member, trustee or to the person designated with your power of attorney. If you make changes to the list and the successor user attempts to access accounts after your passing, the account may be blocked due to a security breach. Each arrangement creates challenges. Ed Baranowski is President of Topics Unlimited, a Melbourne-based education, seminar and consulting firm. Contact him at topicsed@aol.com. SL

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Preventive vs. diagnostics tests Dear Reader: Two of this month’s questions actually have the same answer, so I will reply with one explanation. Dear Lance: Three months ago, I went to my family physician and she did a well-woman exam that included a breast exam. She detected an area that did not feel normal to her and referred me to a radiologist to check for abnormalities. I received a coinsurance bill for the X-rays and the radiologist who read them. I thought that a mammogram was a routine preventive service covered by Medicare that required no coinsurance. Why did I get a bill? — Mary Ann Dear Lance: My doctor recommended that I have a colonoscopy because I have been anemic and, despite numerous tests, he could not determine the cause for certain. When I did a stool card, a small amount of blood was found. According to my Medicare benefits book, a screening colonoscopy is covered at 100 percent with no deductible. But then I received my Medicare Summary Notice, and it said that I owe coinsurances for the doctor who did the colonoscopy, the anesthesiologist, the facility and for the lab that examined specimens taken. Can you explain why I am responsible for any coinsurances if this was a routine colonoscopy? — Ralph

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Medicare benefits include coverage for preventive or screening tests. Most preventive services do not require a coinsurance or deductible. The goal is to keep us healthy and to detect any problems at a very early stage. SHINE counselors often receive questions from beneficiaries regarding bills for coinsurance for services they thought were preventive or screening in nature. The reason can be explained by differentiating between preventive or screening services and diagnostic events. A preventive or screening test or procedure is provided to a patient in the absence of any signs or symptoms. It may be used to confirm that a person is free from disease. A diagnostic test or procedure is performed to aid in the diagnosis or detection of disease. For example, Medicare pays 100 percent for preventive mammogram and colonoscopy services that are done in the absence of any signs or symptoms. However, for diagnostic tests or procedures, Original Medicare pays 80 percent, and the beneficiary is responsible for any unmet Part B deductible and 20 percent coinsurance. Medicare Advantage plans may have other financial requirements for diagnostic tests. For both Mary Ann and Ralph, the tests that were ordered were not preventive or screening in nature. Mary Ann’s doctor detected an abnormality (a sign or symptom) during the breast

Ask Lance Lance P. Jarvis SHINE exam. This requires a diagnostic service to focus on the area of concern and, if needed, to diagnose it. The bills she received for coinsurances were appropriate. Likewise, Ralph’s colonoscopy was ordered to determine whether a specific symptom (anemia) was caused by a bowel condition. In addition, the small amount of blood in his stool (symptom) certainly merits further diagnostic testing. In his situation, the colonoscopy was ordered for diagnostic reasons, and the bills he received for coinsurances were consistent with Medicare policy. In order to determine if a financial obligation is involved, Medicare encourages beneficiaries to ask their doctor whether a test or procedure will be preventive or diagnostic. Go to medicare.gov to learn more about the preventive services covered by Medicare, or contact a SHINE counselor at 1-800-96-ELDER. About SHINE SHINE is a statewide volunteer program that provides free, unbiased, and confidential counseling and information for people on Medicare, their families, and caregivers. SHINE is a program of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and is administered in partnership with the state’s 11 Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs). In Brevard County, our ADRC is the Senior Resource Alliance located in Orlando. To contact a SHINE counselor for unbiased assistance, call the Elder Helpline toll-free at 1-800-963-5337, or locally call 321-752-8080. SHINE presently has 12 offices throughout Brevard County. New locations at the Port St. John Public Library and DeGroodt Public Library in Palm Bay are now open. SHINE counselors can assist you over the phone or in person at one of the sites. To find a SHINE counseling site near you, go to FloridaSHINE.org or call the numbers above. SL If you have a question you would like the “Ask Lance” column to answer, write or email Lance at Senior Life and look for a response in one of the next issues. Lance can be reached by writing Senior Life at 7630 N. Wickham Road, Suite 105, Viera, FL 32940, by emailing jill@myseniorlife. com, or by calling 321-242-1235.

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President & Founder, Recycle Brevard After reading the latest report from Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), we learned that “commercial municipal solid waste accounts for approximately 55 percent of the total municipal solid waste in Florida [and] only about half of the commercial solid waste in Florida is being recycled.” Businesses have the power to make a positive impact on the current recycling rates. There needs to be a way to get more commercial sites on board with recycling. For organizations that use big Dumpsters and have multiple collections of solid waste per week, that should be a no brainer. If they recycle more, less will go in their regular Dumpster. Consequently, they will need a smaller container and perhaps fewer collections per week. That might affect the total solid waste impact fee assessed by the county if, according to the impact fee resolution (number 13-134), individual calculation — which uses “the annual volume of solid waste generated … calculated based upon the size and type of the container used” by the business — is applicable. Businesses in this category would perform a trade-off. They would pay for recycling and, in turn, save in their taxes as a result of a reduction of the solid waste impact fee assessed by the county. For other businesses, though, recycling is an added expense and, especially for small businesses, that could be a negative factor when it comes time to decide whether or not to sign a commercial recycling contract with a hauler. For example, a small café in Melbourne that pays about $40 a month for regular garbage collection could pay between $45 and $81 (including monthly charges and fees)

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North Brevard Charities Sharing Center, Inc. (NBCSC) will conduct its fifth annual Main Artery Fundraiser at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Space Coast Convention Center in Cocoa. Live music and other entertainment will be provided. Individual tickets are $75 each. Tickets may or may not be sold at the door depending on presales. For more information, contact Corey McMillen, the public relations coordinator at the North Brevard Charities Sharing Center, at 321-3833026. VV

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Site development is underway for Suntree Viera Professional Park, an all-in-one “medical city” planned on nearly 24 undeveloped acres at Wickham Road and Pineda Court. The project could employ about 100 people. When completed in late 2015, the complex will feature a 31,000-square-foot, two-story building that will become the new home of Suntree Internal Medicine; a 90-bed Housing and Urban Development-financed assisted living facility; a large diagnostic center with state-of-the-art equipment, and several offices, project developer Eric Hardoon said. Aesthetically pleasing amenities include a paved entrance, a six-and-ahalf-acre pond, fountains, oaks and a lighted, public jogging trail. Hardoon is even toying with the idea of adding what he believes is Brevard’s first charging station for motorists with electric cars. “It’s going to be very high end, high class,” Hardoon said. “It’s going to stand out. It’s not going to be a typical strip mall. There will definitely be an upscale South Florida look. The whole area is going to be different. It’s going to be nice.” Suntree Viera Professional Park is the brainchild of Hardoon’s father, Dr. Abe Hardoon, who opened Suntree Internal Medicine in a 715-squarefoot office in 2002, then moved his practice to a larger, 10,000-squarefoot location on Jordan Blass Drive in 2004. Dr. Hardoon’s other son, Scott, joined the practice several years ago. Now Dr. Hardoon’s practice has outgrown itself once again and will move less than a quarter-mile to property he purchased on the east side of Wickham Road. The project is proceeding in three phases simultaneously, Eric Hardoon said. Groundbreaking on Suntree Internal Medicine was set for June 30, and the building should be completed by spring 2015. Work on the assisted living facility and diagnostic center should be finished by late 2015, he said. “Instead of coming for your doctor’s appointment, you can make a whole day out of your visit and take care of everything in one convenient location,” Dr. Hardoon said. Crews have been clearing land since early June, filling in a centuryold cattle pond and burning small trees and brush, Eric Hardoon said. Environmentalists removed about 15 tortoises from the site and an

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Retirement homes sturdier, safer since 2004’s season of storms BY MIKE GAFFEY In the 10 years since Brevard County was battered by multiple hurricanes, several local retirement homes have made improvements at their facilities that offer older residents even more protection from the killer storms. At Buena Vida Estates, a nonprofit senior living community at 2129 W. New Haven Ave. in Melbourne, an expansion completed six years ago that doubled the size of the facility offers such amenities as special drainage to avoid flooding, hurricane-resistant windows in units for assisted-living residents and a new building that houses a large generator for the 13acre facility. The community has 190 residents in its independent-living area, 32 in assisted-living apartment homes and 16 in memory care units. The 32-year-old community “coped really well” with hurricanes Charley, Frances, Jeanne and Ivan in 2004, marketing director Doreen Boudreau said. Backup generators kept the facility running when power went out, although elevators not on generator power wouldn’t operate. “We were lucky,” Boudreau said.

“We were only down probably 30 hours at the most.” Today, generator power backs up all elevators at Buena Vida and all apartment homes have emergency lighting. “It powers the administration building and computer system, it powers the full kitchen and dining area, runs the elevators and also does selective outlets and selective lighting throughout the complex,” plant operations director Barry Procter said of the community’s generator. The generator proved its worth recently when a nearby transformer blew, temporarily knocking out power to the complex. “It came on, cranked up and ran the whole time,” Procter said. Buena Vida also is a designated hurricane shelter and follows a preparedness plan approved by Brevard County Emergency Management. “The staff stays here during a storm so the day-to-day operations remain the same,” Boudreau said. “We remain in place. All our residents remain in place. That’s why we have all these backup supports.” At The Fountains of Melbourne, a 26-acre independent- and assisted-

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arrangements and organization of staff, but has made no major modifications to its building “other than updating to current hurricane code with our renovation,” Clark said. “We are a non-evacuation facility and are also a receiving facility for other communities in our portfolio if we have available space,” Clark said. SL

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Here’s to your health By Flora Reigada Photos by dan reigada

Products that taste, smell or look good, even nourish one’s body or assist in weight loss, may be found at the Titusville Farmers Market, inside the Searstown Mall. It is held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each Sunday and Monday. Most products are gown or made locally. There are often free samples to whet the appetite. One of the vendors noted that Bealls’ 15 percent senior discount on Mondays, is an added bonus. Displays feature a smorgasbord of talent and goods. Although some vendors are regulars, a different assortment each week adds variety. It includes produce tables offering juicy red tomatoes, cantaloupe, watermelon and more, that invite slicing and savoring. Another table features honey and honey products from a local business with its own hives. Yet another offers vegetable dips, dessert dips and olive oil dips, with plenty of free samples. One display offers essential oils for topical application or to be taken orally. According to the proprietor, they are “bare (pure) oils, seed to seal

Charlene Floyd sells health and fitness products at the Titusville Farmers Market. guaranteed.” Enjoy the fragrances or reap the medicinal benefits. There are also natural soaps for chemical-free washing. And whether it’s at the dinner table, a wedding, a baby or bridal shower, candles help set the mood. All-natural candles made from soy grown in the USA, may be purchased at the Farmers Market. For the artsy type, there are arts and crafts, with a varying assortment of paintings, photography and woodwork. One artist creates beach art, while another paints on anything she can find, from pinecones to shovels and hubcaps. From a different table, cute,

Marie Oleen offers local raw honey at the Titusville Farmers Market.

handmade baby blankets, hats, clothing and stuffed animals beckon to passersby, take me home. This is but a sampling of what is available. Additional information about the Titusville Farmers Market can be found on its facebook page: facebook.com/ TitusvilleMarket, or email bloomindeals@att.net. Searstown Mall is at 3550 S. Washington Ave. For information call 321-615-8183. Ethylmay Kirk’s business, Cozy Cottage Soy Candles, offers handmade specialties. SL

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Happy trails in North Brevard By Flora Reigada For those who walk for fitness or enjoyment, North Brevard offers a variety of parks, walking trails and terrains. As a bonus, the natural beauty can be observed and photographed. The six-tenths-mile-long A. Max Brewer Bridge is a popular walking site, overlooking the Indian River Lagoon and its wildlife. It is at the east end of Garden Street in Titusville. For more information, go to titusville.com. The 92.14-acre Chain of Lakes Park features three miles of paved trails and walking bridges, with vistas of lakes and wetlands. Observable wildlife includes osprey, gulls, terns and waterfowl. Chain of Lakes Park is at 2300 Truman Scarborough Way in Titusville. For more information, call 321264-5105 or go to brevardcounty.us/ ParksRecreation/North/ChainOfLakes. The 470-acre Enchanted Forest Sanctuary offers several miles of unpaved hiking trails. Along the Magnolia Trail, live oak, laurel oak and southern magnolia have withstood the centuries. The forest is home to gopher tortoises, bobcats and a variety of butterflies. The Enchanted Forest is at 444 Columbia Blvd. in Titusville. For more information, call 321264-5185 or go to brevardcounty. us/EELProgram/Areas/ EnchantedForestSanctuary. The 140,000-acre Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge has natural hiking trails throughout the refuge. There also is a handicapped- accessible boardwalk behind the Visitor Information Center. A quarter-mile long, it crosses a pond, an oak hammock, continuing to a freshwater marsh overlook for viewing wildlife. The Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is on State Road 402, five miles east of U.S. 1 in Titusville. For more information, call 321-861-0667 or go to fws.gov/ merrittisland.

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909 Lane Ave., Titusville 321-268-2333 Every Thursday • 7 - 10 p.m. Karaoke Cost: $2 for members; $3 for nonmembers Saturday Sept 13, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Ladies Day Out Luncheon $12 for lunch Vendors for fashion, purses, jewelry, make-up, $1 per minute chair massages, $10 angel card readings, health and safety, arts, travel, theater, and other products. No tickets sold at the door. Browsers welcome 12:30 to 3 p.m. RSVP by Sept. 8 to 321-268-2333 jeansimoes@aol.com

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Enchanted Forest Sanctuary offers several miles of unpaved hiking trails through nature’s wonders.

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The cycle of life plays out overhead on the hiking trails.

The Vern Jansen Park adjacent to the North Brevard Senior Center features a 1/3-mile-long boardwalk around the George Van Staden Lake. Handicapped accessible, it is open to the public; however, no restrooms are available. The lake is stocked with 500 catfish and is home to turtles, as well as “egrets and blue heron looking for munchies,” said operations manager Barbara Payan. The North Brevard Senior Center is at 909 Lane Ave. in Titusville. For information, call 321-268-2333 or go to nbbd.com/ npr/nbsc. Although not an “official” hiking trail, Historic downtown Titusville’s wide sidewalks, shops and landscaped streets make for a pleasant walk. Descriptive panels along the way tell the story of historic sites and feature period images. For more information, go to titusville.com. SL

321-264-5080 Every month Basic Computer/Intro classes Call reference desk for details. Registration is required. Cost: $20 per class. Friday Sept. 12, 9:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. Book & Bake Sale

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6500 Carole Ave., Port St. John 321-633-1867 Basic Computer Classes Call for dates and times Beginning classes are available. Registration is required due to limited space. The class is taught in a series of topic sessions. The fee is $20 for four classes. Every Tuesday • 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Senior Games Join other seniors for a variety of games such as dominoes, Rummikub, etc. Bring your favorite games and a snack. Every Monday • 2 - 4 p.m. Master Gardening A Master Gardener from the UF extension office will answer your questions and evaluation your plant problems. Bring samples.

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Many varieties of butterfly help pollinate the wildflowers that brighten the hiking trails at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary in Titusville.

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The Zebra Longwing is Florida’s state butterfly. Here it makes one of its frequent visits to the trails.

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Titusville Follies take center stage BY Flora Reigada It’s curtain time. In celebration of its 15th year, the Titusville Follies will proudly present, “May I Have the Envelope, Part II.” The community is invited to join the fun while supporting a good cause. As stated in a press release, “The Titusville Follies is a group dedicated to providing entertainment in support of nonprofit organizations.” This year’s show will benefit the Astronaut High School Fine Arts Department. Directed by Penny Storm, the show will spotlight Oscar, Tony, Grammy

and Emmy Award winners and nominees, of each decade ending in five, from 1935 to 2005. “Although nominees are sometimes better remembered than winners, they are all winners,” Storm said. Describing the Follies as a “community venture,” she commended this year’s cast of more than 60 local performers. “Ranging in age from three to octogenarians, they will sing, dance and perform skits, many in costumes they created themselves.” Storm explained that 1935 Oscar nominees for best song were “Cheek to Cheek,” “Lovely to Look At” and

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Titusville Follies performers Wayne Mendez, left, Brooklyn Hoffman, Roxy Snyder and Madison Hoffman will dance to the 1995 Oscar and Grammy Award-Winning song, “Colors of the Wind,” from the film “Pocahontas.”

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Titusville Follies performers Pat Adamo and Karen Scheafer will portray divas from the 2005 Tony Award-Winning musical comedy, “Spamalot.”

“Lullaby of Broadway”—the latter, being the winner. “We will perform all three,” she said. She spoke of the “rich, wonderful music” of the 1965, Tony awardwinning musical, “Fiddler on the Roof,” to be included in the show. Likewise for the Grammy and Oscar winning song, “Colors of the Wind” from Disney’s 1995 animated film, “Pocahontas.” For those who enjoy the zaniness of Monty Python, performances from the 2005 Tony award-winning musical comedy, “Spamalot,” are on the agenda.

In addition, brief skits will feature Emmy winners such as the television series, “Lost.” “The Follies always has its unique spin on songs and shows,” Storm said. “Come expecting the unexpected.” The Titusville Follies will take place 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 5 and 6, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, in the Astronaut High School auditorium, 800 War Eagle Blvd. in Titusville. General admission is $20, $18 for active military and seniors 65-plus and $16 for students. Tickets may be purchased through Storm at 321-3832288 or at eventbrite.com.

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Titusville Follies performers will dance to the 1955 Tony Award winning song, “Steam Heat.”

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Dressed in a gorilla costume, Titusville Follies performer Carolyn Schuler will dance to the 1935 Oscar nominated song, “Lovely to Look At.”

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Three sopranos join the Space Coast Symphony

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Sherry MacLean, Terry “Tee” Rockwell and Beth Green, The Three Sopranos, will perform with Space Coast Symphony Orchestra in October. Special to Senior Life

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