Viera Voice May 2017 by Jill Gaines

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Space Coast Stadium undergoes renovation to become softball complex

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“Congratulations to the Class of 2017!

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On behalf of the entire staff at Viera High School, we wish you much success in all your future endeavors. Go Hawks!”

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Work continues at Space Coast Stadium in Viera as the United States Specialty Sports Association remakes its new headquarters, the former spring training home of the Washington Nationals, into an amateur sports complex.

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The United States Specialty Sports Association is almost ready to play ball in its new Viera home. Starting June 8, the amateur sports organization marks a new era at renovated Space Coast Stadium as the USSSA Pride of the National Pro Fastpitch League, a women’s softball

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league, hosts a three-game series against the Akron Racers. The games follow a ceremonial groundbreaking April 27 at the stadium that launched a $32 million renovation project that will turn the former spring training home of the Washington Nationals into an amateur sports complex used mainly for baseball and softball. Presort Std U.S. Postage PAID Orlando, FL Permit No. 1979

“We’re going to try to move the whole office staff over there by the first week in May, then we’ll get ready for the season to kick off,” said Dan DeDonatis, chairman, executive director and CEO of USSSA, which is moving its headquarters from Osceola County Stadium in Kissimmee to the Viera

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Michael Brunotte recently was selected for an appointment to the Class of 2021 of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. The Melbourne resident graduated from Viera High School in 2016. Brunotte, a three-sport varsity letterman for the Hawks in football, wrestling and track and field, graduated among the top 5 percent in his class, was a member of the National Honor Society and he also was a member of Mu Alpha Theta High School and the Two-Year College Mathematics Honor Society. He served as a math and science tutor for his fellow students.

Brunotte was an Eagle Scout, who was a recipient of a merit scholarship from the National Eagle Scout Association. After earning the rank of Eagle, he continued his involvement in scouting by helping to form a new Boy Scouts troop for new scouts and he served as their first Senior Patrol Leader. Brunotte was a squadron commander of the Patrick Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol at Patrick Air Force Base. During his senior year at Viera High School, Brunotte received a national fouryear Naval ROTC scholarship to attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach to major in aerospace engineering and minor in physics. He also was

awarded the Presidential Scholarship at Embry-Riddle which, when combined with the NROTC scholarship, amounted to a full-ride for all his college expenses. Brunotte was named to the Dean’s List during the fall semester at EmbryRiddle with a 4.0 grade point average. He was a Fourth Class Midshipman in the Naval ROTC. Despite his success at Embry-Riddle, Brunotte refused to give up his dream of attending the Naval Academy. He adhered to Commander Lawrence’s famous command of “Don’t give up the ship!’’ in reapplying while attending Embry-Riddle. After missing out on an appointment for the Class of 2020, Brunotte

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USSSA guaranteed 175 days of events annually at the stadium that would generate 75,000 nights of hotel room rentals in its first year of operation, and 100,000 by its third year. The county would have use of the stadium 75 days a year. “That’s no problem at all,” DeDonatis said of the USSSA hitting its 175-event mark. “In VIERA VOICE file photo our organization, for all Space Coast Stadium will no longer of 2016 we had 37,000 host spring training for the Washington events. We can bring a Nationals or the Brevard County lot of events in and out Manatees in the Florida State League. of here.” from 1994 to 2002) probably One of those events never put more than 5,000 will be a 24-team men’s heads in beds a year,” Smith professional slow-pitch said. “So we’re talking about softball tournament during 100,000 in year three. That’s a Labor Day weekend. Players lot of out-of-town folks coming will include former members to visit us, and those folks are of college and pro teams, going to spend money.” DeDonatis said. The USSSA’s move also “They’re pretty athletic,” he noted. “They hit the ball out of brings pro softball to Viera, as the USSSA Pride of the the stadium.” five-team NPF will play from At a March groundbreaking for a new Fairfield Inn & Suites June through early August. across from The Avenue Viera, Founded in 2009, the Pride won the league championship County Commissioner Curt in 2010, 2013 and 2014. Smith said the USSSA will The four other NPF teams generate far more hotel room are the Racers, the Chicago stays than the Nationals, who Bandits, the Conroe, Texasplayed in Viera from 2005 to based Scrap Yard Dawgs, and 2016 before moving to West the Texas Charge from San Palm Beach to share a new Marcos, Texas. spring training facility with The Pride’s relocation from the Houston Astros, and the Florida State League’s Brevard Kissimmee to Viera also will County Manatees, who played be a homecoming for player Kelly Kretschman, an Indian at the stadium from 1994 Harbour Beach native and the to 2016 before relocating to league’s oldest player at 37. Kissimmee to become the “She’s been with our team Florida Fire Frogs. “I was one of the people who since Day One,” DeDonatis was sorry to see the Nationals said of the 12-year NPF pro, who won a gold medal go, but the Nationals and with Team USA at the 2004 the (Miami) Marlins (who Summer Olympics and silver conducted spring training in at the 2008 Games. “It’s Viera as the Florida Marlins one of the reasons we took the franchise over. She’s been unbelievable. Nobody remembers an athlete playing in the league that long, and the last two years she was actually MVP of the league.” RESIDENTIAL Kretschman’s parents still ONLY live in Brevard, DeDonatis noted. Air & Heat “They’ve watched her play Tune-Up in Japan and all around the world and here she’s going to Now Only finish her career right in her own backyard,” he said. “So *parts not included that’s kinda cool.” Limited Time Offer For more information, go to One Discount usssa.com per household

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Bolstering defensive line highlights Hawks' spring BY CARL KOTALA

“We need to secure up the D-line,” Viera coach Kevin Mays said. “That will be the goal for spring. It definitely will be a wide open competition.” Spring football began for Viera on April 24. The Hawks will play their spring game on May 24 at Heritage in a jamboree featuring Viera, Heritage and East Ridge. The three teams will each face each other for a half. While Viera will be looking to fill spots on the line and in the secondary this spring, the defense certainly won’t be lacking for playmakers.

With 15 returning starters, the Viera High football team will enter spring practice in great shape for the upcoming 2017 season. But that doesn’t mean the Hawks don’t have some holes to fill. The position with the biggest spotlight on it this spring will be the defensive line where the Hawks will not only graduate three starters in Marco Foreman, Justin Harrison and Jaylin Wilson, but three players who will all be playing in college.

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Colleges expected to flock to Holy Trinity spring football BY CARL KOTALA

When you’ve got one of the most highly recruited high school football players in the country on your campus, it sure can spice up spring practice. That’s exactly what the Holy Trinity Tigers are looking at this year. Spring practice began on April 24 and will conclude when West Oaks Academy of Orlando comes to Melbourne to play Holy Trinity in the Spring Game at 7 p.m. May 19. During that time, the Tigers expect to see a lot VIERA VOICE Carl Kotala of faces from important Rising junior linebacker Sully Altman, places. right, will be one of the key players on the field for the Tigers this spring. “It’s going to be an Altman was named first-team allextremely busy spring state at linebacker last season as a with college coaches,” Tigers coach Nate Hooks sophomore. speedy, versatile four-star Jr. said. “Everybody’s recruit Jashaun Corbin. coming.” The rising senior, who was The list of colleges a second-team all-state pick expected to be on campus last season after rushing for during Holy Trinity’s spring 1,022 yards and scoring 19 practice sessions includes total touchdowns, has been North Carolina, Tennessee, receiving offers from some of Auburn, Michigan, Notre the biggest college programs Dame, Florida and Florida in the country. State. In addition to North They will be on hand to Carolina, Tennessee, Auburn, check out Holy Trinity’s

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Michigan, Notre Dame, Florida and Florida State, Corbin has also gotten offers from UCLA, Oregon, Ole Miss, South Carolina and LSU — to name a few. The beauty of the situation for Holy Trinity is that while all of these big-time colleges are coming to campus to watch the speedy Corbin put on a show during spring practice, there will be plenty of opportunity for other players to catch the scout’s eyes as well. And if they can catch a scout’s attention, well, that could potentially lead to their own scholarship opportunities. “That’s what I tell these guys — he’s bringing them, but you should benefit from the presence of the college coaches,” Hooks said. Corbin isn’t the only returning Tiger who was named to the all-state team last season. Sully Altman, a rising junior, was named to the Class 3A first-team all-state defense as a linebacker after recording 100 tackles, 20.5 tackles-for-loss, 10 sacks, 12 quarterback hurries and a blocked kick last season. Another veteran, Tyler Forde, should be a standout

once again at cornerback. The Tigers also figure to get a boost from a couple of incoming Middle School All-American players — linebacker Carlos Estronza and running back Keyshawn Spencer. They will also be part of an influx of young, talented players who should help the

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Martha Smith had never played in the USTA National Women’s Clay Court Championships before last month. Now, the 91-year-old Satellite Beach resident is hooked and already planning to return to Houston for next year’s tournament. Smith, who said she likes to play “hit-and-giggle” tennis,

was one of two players in the tournament’s 90-year-old age bracket, which ran from March 27 to April 2 at the Houston Racquet Club. Though she did not get to bring home the championship trophy, Smith said she enjoyed everything about the tournament. She also was able to take home her very first USTA Silver Ball for finishing second. VV

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Viera East Men’s Golf Association members said goodbye to longtime member Jim Benton, who died April 3. An avid golfer at the Viera East Golf Course, Benton, who was born on July 30, 1938, always played better than his handicap suggested. He had an open personality and touched the lives of everyone he came in contact with on the course. Golfing was his passion and ball hawking was his mission in life. Every game was meticulously replayed hole by hole and for anyone who would care to listen. When not golfing, he watched reruns of black

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format. The Red Team forged a 7½-6½ advantage. In the second round, the Blue Team prevailed 7½-6½ as the event concluded with a 14-14 tie. Roger Way, Ed Raleigh, Dale Zeigler, Robert Frazier, Craig Smith and Bruce Schwanda each won two matches for the Red Team. John Gulla, Gene Barrett, David Hill, Bill Oakley, Guy Sullivan and Wilson Butler each won two matches for the Blue Team. VEMA members will compete in the Club Championship and Masters events later this spring. VV

starting spot. The top candidates at running back will be Jarin Lewis and Andre Jones. Back to lead the group will be quarterback Tim DeMorat. After transferring to Viera last year, DeMorat stepped into the starting role at the start of last season and helped the Hawks reach the regional finals. Now entering his second year at Viera, DeMorat should be much more comfortable in the system as he prepares

to take his team through what should be another challenging season. Viera’s 2017 schedule will be revealed next month. “I expect a lot out of Tim this year,” Mays said. “He’s been around. He knows the guys. He’s not coming into a huddle with faces he doesn’t recognize. He should have a great year this year. “He’ll come into this year as the man. Hopefully, he’s progressed like we think he has.” VV

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Holy Trinity teams ready to compete with state’s track elite BY CARL KOTALA

After getting off to a bit of a rocky start because of early-season injuries, the Holy Trinity girls track team is steamrolling toward what the Tigers hope will be a top-three finish at the Class 1A state meet this month. The Holy Trinity boys, meanwhile, are continuing to improve as they make their march back toward the state’s elite. “The boys team is young, and I think this year is pretty much like a proving ground,” Tigers coach Marcus Bailey said. “The next two years, you’re going to see the boys program make a big leap forward. I mean, I’m talking about back to where we were in 2012 and 2013 when we won state titles. “I’m not saying we’re going to win state titles, but we’ve got about six quality kids and we’ve got some kids coming in as freshmen that are going to be immediate contributors. I see the boys team, in the next two years, making a strong resurgence back to the top. “The girls have a shot this year, if all goes well, to be in the top three at state.” A trio of talented seniors — Giana Gayles, Lizzie Bacon and Samantha Folio — are a big reason for that. Gayles won the long jump and 100-meter hurdles at last year’s state meet and teamed with Bacon on

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Holy Trinity’s 400-meter relay team that won its fifth consecutive state championship. This year’s lineup features Gayles, Bacon and newcomers Lauryn Gayles (Giana’s younger sister) and Adriana Menendez. Rather than feeling pressure to win a sixth consecutive state relay title, Giana Gayles referred to it more as a motivation. Three of the four — both Gayles sisters and Bacon — were dealing with minor injuries earlier this season, but have been coming on as of late. “It’s an exciting thing,” she said. “We’ve had a new team almost every year now, so every year we have to figure it out. This year, our two new legs are faster than the last two, so we have

more potential once we get comfortable with it.” Folio, meanwhile, figures to be one of the state’s top distance runners. Bacon also will compete in both hurdle events and Menendez should challenge in the 200 and 400. On the boys side, freshman Honor’ee Pound has been a standout in the 400, Sully Altman has gotten better each race in the 100 and senior Tay Griffin has been strong in the 100. Griffin is hopeful the 400 relay team of himself, Altman, Avi Sharma and Brandon Lawrence can come up big in the postseason. “Hopefully, we can get (our time) down to a 43 so we can get out of regionals and get back to state,” Griffin said. VV

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progressions from JV-level kids, so that’s a good thing for the program,” Greaves said. Reynolds, who runs the 400, 100 and on the 400 relay and 1,600 relay, is hoping to finish his senior year with a trip to the state meet. “I’ve been getting steady 51s throughout every race I’ve run for the 400 and for the 100, I’ve been getting into the low 11s, almost the 10s,” he said. “It’s been going good.

I’m almost there. My goal is to definitely PR by districts if I can.” Other boys with a chance to do well are junior Gio Allen in the shot put and discus; junior Andrew Santiago in the 400 and long jump sophomore Andy Martinez in the distance events; junior Adrew Scougall in the pole vault; junior Gavin Lamp in the discus and Joseph Avery-Dipolito in the 110 hurdles.

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As a four-year track standout at Viera High, senior Lance Reynolds always loves competing in the Cape Coast Conference meet because of how it sets up the rest of the season, particularly for his younger teammates. This year was no different. “It was a challenging meet, like it always is,” Reynolds said. “It’s the first big meet going into districts and regionals, it really opens up the eyes for everyone, shows them what they have to do to get to the next level.” At press time, the Hawks still had to get through their district and regional meets to see who will qualify for the Class 3A state meet, which is set for May 5 and 6 at the IMG Academy in Bradenton (check the Viera Voice website for updates on all postseason track results). But it’s been a good season for Viera so far under new boys coach Kerron Greaves and veteran girls coach Arlene Ferguson despite having to rely on a very young roster. “We’ve seen some progressions from our contributors, which is important, and we’ve seen

should qualify for state once again in both the shot put and discus. Other contenders for state berths are senior Sarah Smith in the high jump, freshman Chesna Wilson in the 300 hurdles and freshman Mariah Ross in the 400. VV

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beginning of summer since it is a change in pace from the school year. The challenge for parents is how to keep them engaged in learning during this fun-filled season. Nature provides countless learning opportunities for children, who naturally want to explore those opportunities. Most children love to be outdoors, to wander about, climb trees, pick flowers or berries, to play with a dog or investigate bugs and worms. Even the simple act of taking a walk can unearth hidden treasures as the child spies a pretty bird or plays with a Roly Poly. “The land is where our roots are. The children must be taught to feel and live in harmony with the Earth.” Dr.

Maria Montessori once said. Montessori believed that putting a child in touch with the environment would feed the child’s spirit. For example, creating a butterfly garden and observing the activity within puts children in touch with their environment and creates memorable summertime experiences. Montessori schools develop an attitude of stewardship of the Earth within their students. They should enjoy the forests and meadows and leave nothing behind except a pleasant memory or two. “How often is the soul of man, especially in childhood, deprived because he is not allowed to come in contact with nature?” Montessori said.

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Viera High’s FCCLA students advance to national competition BY JULIE STURGEON

Family values are at the center of a unique national youth leadership organization at Viera High School. The Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, or FCCLA, is a student organization that promotes the growth and leadership of members while stressing the importance of the family. Carrie Humphrys, club chair, said that the FCCLA is the only national Career and Technical Student organization with family as its central focus. The organization, which was implemented in 1945, is a joint club partnering Viera High School with Space Coast Junior/Senior High School. “Our mission is to promote personal growth and development along with leadership skills through family and consumer science education,” Humphrys said. The importance of the family as part of society is stressed through character development, innovative thinking, communication, and practicality, with an emphasis on preparation. These values are addressed by club members, who work on projects and then compete in an upcoming national conference. “Our student members focus on life skills by creating projects, learning to

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Allison Toupal, Lucas Gregorio, Danajean Hosmer and Damian Hosmer have all thrived in FCCLA.

speak to adults and making presentations,” Humphrys said. “These are lifelong skills.” FCCLA members learn about career, personal, and societal issues faced by adults. Students must realize that as adults, they need to make a living. The FCCLA students are preparing for the real world with projects and business ideas, while addressing issues such as the environment at the local and national level. Family members are wage earners and community leaders. They are also entrepreneurs, like Damian Hosmer, a ninth grader, who won a district and state title with his Bee and Honey Business. “Damian created a 50page business proposal

which addressed startup costs, care and safety issues, a building design including emergency exits, an emergency plan, and a budget,” Humphrys said. “He even applied for a grant for his project.” Hosmer will attend this year’s National Competition along with ninth-grader Emma Scheinbart and seventh-grader Danajean Hosmer. “Emma won gold last year for her recycling and design project,” Humphrys said. “This year, she is attending as a judge and leadership program participant. “ Danajean Hosmer’s recycle and redesign project consisted of repurposing her aunt’s work suits and jewelry to recover an old chair. The chair

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Show will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. April 21 at Viera High School, so that students can pay for their trip. The show is free, but donations are appreciated. All Brevard County students in first grade and older can enter work in the event. The FCCLA also will conduct a garage sale April 29 to earn funds for their upcoming trip to the yearly conference. The garage sale will be held at 4400 Hartville Ave. in Canaveral Groves. VV

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Summer camps kick off next month at Shining Starr Learning Academy with a variety of activities at the newly opened private school in Rockledge. Camps are open to the public and will take place at the 12,000-square-foot facility at 1535 Cogswell St., Suite D-29, said owner/ principal Lisa Starr, who opened the school in January. “I have 12 summer camps, and three already are halffull,” Starr said. All materials are included in the camp price. Photography Camp for youths ages 8 to 16 runs from 2 to 5 p.m. June 5 to 9 and June 12 to 16 and from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. July 10 to 14. A professional photographer will instruct the class. A digital camera is

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Viera student’s passion or robotics pays off BY CARL KOTALA

From the moment he was introduced to working with robotics as a seventh grader at Kennedy Middle School, Derek Perdomo was hooked.

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Eat My Crust 5K bolsters Brevard County youth programs BY JULIE STURGEON

The sixth annual Eat My Crust 5K Run/Walk is scheduled for 7 a.m. May 7. The course, which starts at Viera Pizza and ends at Viera High School, is 3.1 miles and designed for all age levels. Both runners and walkers can participate in the event. The proceeds of this fun-filled race go to three beneficiaries: Viera High School Athletics, the Special Olympics of Brevard, and Early Steps of Brevard County. During the first five years of the race, $100,000 has been raised. “We have seen steady growth for the past five years,” said Brittany Streufert, director of the race.

“This is not your average 5K. We have a post-race party with unlimited pizza and drinks. And we include all age groups.” Participants may register individually or as a team. There is a special Fast Track option within the course in which a split track will be provided. Everyone who enters is eligible for this contest. The free Space Coast Runners Youth Series dash and the Lil’ Pepperoni Fun are held following the 5K. “We even have a pizza delivery challenge, where you run with a pizza box,” Streufert said. “We get quite a few participants doing this challenge.” Many prizes and freebies will be available after the

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New format highlights Duran Men’s Golf Association season BY CARL KOTALA

A new format made for some exciting golf during this season’s league play for the Duran Men’s Golf Association. Rather than have one big flight with a variety of skill levels mixed into one, the format was set up this season so that players with similar handicaps would play against each other. That meant there were four flights overall this season. “It was better,” Duran head golf pro Matt Morrison said. “It was more competitive. Everyone seemed happier that they were playing against similar competition. “We had great weather. HD Dental was a major sponsor again, which entitled us to play for over $2,000 worth of prizes.” A field of more than 75 players began competing last October, earning points each week based on their order of finish That group was then trimmed to 48 players who qualified for the Chase for the Cup, which took place

over two weeks. The championship round was played at the end of March. All finalists received gift cards based on where they placed. In Flight A, Tom Bergeron and John Creighton finished tied after 18 holes, each shooting 74 with a 6 handicap for a score of 68. The two men went into a playoff that lasted three holes before Creighton emerged victorious. Joe Lentini finished third in the group, followed by John Kaier and Smike Johnson. Flight B saw John Wierda shoot a low round of 78 (with a 15 handicap) to claim the top spot. Howard Heidel was second, followed by John Pugsley and Jack Jaust. Ernie Dorling was the champion in Flight C. John Sherry came in second, while Joe Tully was third and George Stergious was fourth. Ed Facas had the low score to win Flight D. He was followed by Mark Brown, Mike Hachee and Mike Stricker. VV

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Youth conservation awards lean heavily on the ability to engage others BY LINDA WIGGINS

Two students took home the first Youth Division Charlie Corbeil Conservation Awards at the fourth annual event April 13 held in the Heritage Isle ballroom adjacent to the Viera Wetlands. The awards are named for a beloved nature expert who volunteered much of his time inspiring the love of nature in others and teaching them to photograph flora and fauna. “We added this division because youth and education are so important to conservation,” said Jill BlueGaines, publisher of Viera Voice, which hosts the event in memory of Corbeil. His nature column and photos were reader favorites for years. Quest Elementary student Justin Cole of Suntree won for the elementary division and homeschooled Brevard Zoo teen volunteer Delaney Farrell of Palm Bay won for the secondary/high school division. “When our first Youth Division awardee met his idol, world renowned conservationist Jane Goodall, it didn't inspire his mission. It confirmed it, fueled it, deepened it,” said Gaines, who presented Cole’s award. He pledged to her that he would start a Jane Goodall Roots & Shoots Club and did so, engaging other students to educate the community on the value of bats, raised money and awareness for the Sumatran Orangutans in Indonesia, their numbers severely threatened due to the palm oil trade, and worked on a number of other projects.

“Justin stood out with the selection committee based on his leadership and the number of community members he has reached with his public awareness campaigns. Growing a love for wildlife into action for wildlife, especially at such a young age, is truly impressive,” Gaines said. Selection committee member Amy Reaume, Conservation Manager at the Brevard Zoo and herself a past Charlie winner, presented Farrell’s award. “No one knows how her obsession with sharks started, but our older Youth Division awardee Delaney has loved them and cared about them since she was 2 years old. At age 13, she got involved in a big way reaching out to others to get them to take action, won her first grant, started her own project called Finformation to educate the public on the value of sharks, will be hosting a booth at the Orlando Science Center on Earth Day, and is organizing the annual Youth Environmental Summit in July.” Like Cole, Farrell was commended for her ability to engage others as well as her good works. “Whether you can be a little involved or a lot, there is something everyone can do to help,” Farrell said. “We're all stuck on the one planet together, so we've all got to pull together as one.” VV For more information and to view additional photos and videos, go to VieraVoice.com. Justin Cole and Delaney Farrell were Charlie Youth Award recipients.

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Youth and working together emerged as keys to conservation of wild lands and their inhabitants at the fourth annual Charlie Corbeil Conservation Awards April 13 at Heritage Isle ballroom. The locale is adjacent to the favorite place of the Master Florida Naturalist and world renowned nature photographer for whom the awards are named, the Viera Wetlands. The awards are given by previous winners of The Charlies — as they are affectionately known in conservation circles. The same year as an official Youth Division was added, awardees touched on how they became inspired in youth to make a difference in the environment. “We are now seeing folks who worked as interns and youth volunteers 20 and 30 years ago now being nominated by their mentors who themselves have received a Charlie,” said event emcee Vince Lamb, close Corbeil friend and co-founder of Preserve Brevard, which partners with Viera Voice to host the awards dinner. Charlie winner Anne Birch worked for the Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands program and called out a number of names in the capacity crowd she'd worked for, and worked with. She now is the Marine Conservation director of The Nature Conservancy. “We all need to work together to come up with

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management of these lands and to ensure ongoing biodiversity of species and habitat.” While recent environmental incidents underscored the severity of the need for conservation, so too did hope shine through, as voters responded to the need for a clean up of the Indian River Lagoon with a half-cent sales tax last fall.

“We've turned a corner in this region and there is a lot of political support to help the Lagoon,” said awardee Jim Waymer, environmental reporter for Florida Today since 2000. He was presented his award by 2014 Charlie winner Dr. Duane De Freese, who since was named executive director of the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program.

“But what you do in your own backyard is critical,” he added, such as properly maintaining a septic tank, minimizing fertilizer and pesticide use and in all other ways reducing what can wind up in the water. VV For more information or to see videos and photos from the event, go to VieraVoice.com/ CharlieCorbeil.

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Near an old seaplane ramp at Patrick Air Force Base where a Martin PBM5 Mariner took off in 1945 to search for five missing torpedo bombers and instead became part of one of aviation’s most enduring mysteries, U.S. Rep. Bill Posey spoke of their dedication and sacrifice. “They took off inspired and intended to return with their lost comrades,” Posey (R-Rockledge) told military officials and civilians April 11 during the unveiling of a bronze plaque and granite monument in memory of the 13 crewmen who disappeared on Dec. 5, 1945. “But as we know, unfortunately, they never made it. Today, we honor their lives.” “Training 49” was one of two twin-engine seaplanes dispatched from Naval Air Station Banana River, the previous name of Patrick from 1940 to 1947, to look for 14 crewmen in five Grumman TBM Avenger torpedo bombers that had left Fort Lauderdale on a training run over the Bahamas. The seaplane few for about a half-hour above the Atlantic, then was never heard from again. The loss of the six military planes and their 27 crewmen led to one of the biggest peacetime air, sea and searches in U.S. history. But no trace of the men or planes was ever found. Their disappearance spawned the legend of the “Bermuda Triangle,” a region of the Atlantic between Miami, Bermuda and Puerto

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The Brevard Countyowned Hundred Acre Hollows preserve made its debut with a “soft opening” April 9. The Suntree/Vieraarea 114-acre landlocked tract once slated for single family home development is now home only to hundreds of gopher tortoises and other wildlife. The event capped months of work by area residents following a shocking reversal of fortune July 7 when Brevard County Commissioners, who admittedly arrived at a public hearing prepared to approve a builder's plan to develop the land, instead heeded requests of hundreds of residents who showed up to fight it in favor of preserving the land. “We had a soft opening without much promotion because we weren't sure how we could accommodate

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Hundred Acre Hollow continued from page 33 VIERA VOICE Linda Wiggins

Hundred Acre Hollows Inc. board members Bert Alm and Anita Unrath and other volunteers greet visitors on opening day April 9.

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hosts the official entrance hidden between two houses along Rock Springs Drive; and Capron Ridge off Viera Boulevard, the entry point a platted bicycle trail at the south end of the community. Unrath and other residents formed a nonprofit entity called Hundred Acre Hollows, Inc. Oct. 15 that could contract with the county. It is led by a board made up of residents from the surrounding communities. The group inked a lease with the county Nov. 15 for $10 a year for five years, renewable 10 times.

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This juvenile gopher tortoise made an appearance on opening day of Hidden Acre Hollows April 9.

“Though the lease currently has an end date, we want it known that this is actually a permanent arrangement so we can successfully apply for funds to improve the area. We have some of the volunteers we will need, but it takes money to properly take out invasive plants and grasses, and we want to put in benches and other features so everyone can enjoy it, so youngsters can come learn about nature and how important it is to them. We will use the location to help teach them STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education, even history, as this specific area is significant.” The area's most recent use was to polish reclaimed water. The former plant was demolished when the South Central Wastewater Plant was built in Viera at the west end of Wickham Road. The construction of cells is similar to the Viera Wetlands but the cell beds are dry. For more information, go to the Hundred Acre Hollows Inc. page on Facebook or call Capron Ridge resident and board member Bert Alm at 310-738-2894 or Unrath at 321-223-9521. VV

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Antlers, horns and tusks are essential animal appendages. They enable dominance, defense, courtship displays, foraging or moving objects. In the deer family (cervids) — deer, caribou (reindeer), elk, and moose — nature provides antlers (racks). Pairs of bony, branched, frontal-skull outgrowths appear in most males, but female reindeer (caribou) also are equipped. Most impressive are moose antlers which weigh up to 40 pounds; these flattened antlers seemingly enhance hearing. Due to castration, domesticated sleighpulling reindeer exhibit antlers similar to females. Incidentally, other female species with high testosterone levels occasionally develop antlers. Yearly, antlers are grown and shed. The growth precedes the rut (breeding season in the fall). Vascular skin, namely velvet, covers and nourishes the expanding racks. When antlers reach full size, velvet dies — in part removed as the animal rubs against vegetation which stains the antlers into a wooden look. The mature antler is dead bone. In the prime years, the rack annually grows larger but decreases in old age. After the rut, antlers are shed from late autumn to summer depending on variables, such as location and species. Expectant female reindeer shed later because antlers offer protection and are useful to scrape snow to uncover nourishing vegetation. Discarded racks provide calcium for small mammals in the wild. Horns occur in bovids, including sheep, goat, bison and domesticated cattle. In many species, only males possess horns. However, large conspicuous females need them for combat. Some smaller females are hornless since they hide to avoid altercations. From the frontals, horns protrude typically in a pair of a core of live bone, with a keratinous sheath, similar to fingernails. Curved or spiraled, horns often display ridges and fluting. Basically permanent, they ordinarily grow an entire lifetime. Yet, the pronghorn, a distant cervid and bovid relative, is the only animal to flaunt branched horns (not antlers) and to shed and regrow its horn sheath yearly. To avoid injury, domesticated cattle are polled (dehorned) through breeding or by man.

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The polled trait is more prevalent in beef breeds. Therefore, dairy cows are commonly dehorned around a week old. Horn-like growths occur in humans. Cutaneous (relating to the skin) horns are common in the elderly; they often grow in sunexposed areas, like the face and hands. Unique in animals is the male Jackson’s chameleon with its three quasi horns, resembling a triceratops. Tusks produce ivory and appear in such mammals as the walrus, warthog, wild pig and elephant. Normally, both sexes have tusks, but the males’ are larger. They are generally in pairs (but not always) and mostly curved, elongated, continuously-growing canine teeth. In elephants, they are overgrown incisors. Deer ancestors were small and displayed tusks as well as antlers. Today, tusks still bedeck some deer. The male water deer has prominent tusks and lacks antlers, and the male muntjac deer has visible tusks and short antlers. Supposedly, elks have remnants of tusks. Good or bad, utilization of animal extensions endures. Antlers hang as trophies or chandeliers, but they also are used in research. Conceivably, studies in the regeneration of antlers will lead to restoration of damaged human nerves. Horns were notably used by primitive people for tools. They are still in demand for products, such as china, fertilizer, or shofars — ancient Hebrew musical instruments from rams’ horns. But poaching elephants to obtain tusks for ivory is endangering this mammal. Appropriately, the piano industry mainly discontinued ivory keys after 1970. Hopefully, animal conservation will prosper and only thriving species will be pursued and in selected seasons.VV

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Bailey is a 16-month-old Japanese Chin, who loves to carry shoes from one side of the house to the other. He’ll move socks, toys and clothes too, but shoes are his favorite item. Bailey was born in Colorado and loved to romp in the snow but, since recently moving to Florida, he really loves the sunshine, lizards and birds.

Sugar is our family’s sweetheart, an 8-year-old female Golden Retriever. Sometimes, we call her Sugar Bear. She is very affectionate, smart, funny and loyal. She likes to meet people, run free and steal bread from the kitchen counters.

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Marley is an 8-year-old Giant Schnauzer. He is so special to our family. He plays with everyone he meets — except cats. He loves to chase tennis balls in the Florida sunshine.

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Meet Amber Amber is a 3-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer. She is a very special puppy! She has a spunky attitude and is very smart. She can even open doors on her own! She loves to run around in the backyard while chasing her shadow!

Owner Tyler Mielke, Viera Do you have the cutest pet on the whole block? Or even just in your own eyes? Does your pet have an endearing quality, a funny habit, a favorite toy you’d like to share? Enter your pet in Viera Voice’s Pet of the Month. Email a photo of your pet along with your name, area you live, your pet’s name, breed, age and what makes it so special to media@bluewatercreativegroup.com.

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Sonata Viera will undergo $1 million in renovations in 2017 BY KATIE PARSONS

In late March, Viera Manor Assisted Living was acquired by Orlando-based Sonata Senior Living. Sonata owns 20 Central Florida senior housing communities, including locations in Boca Raton and The Villages. Sonata Viera features 84

assisted-living apartments totaling more than 63,000 square feet and is located at 3325 Breslay Drive, Viera. Viera Manor opened in 2013 and made a name for itself as a moderately priced assisted living facility that offered discounts to veterans. Sonata Viera is adjacent to Viera’s Veteran’s

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Sonata Viera, formerly known as Viera Manor, will undergo significant renovations in 2017. Affairs Outpatient Clinic, offering optional additional care including primary and specialty practices. According to Sonata Viera management, guaranteed apartment pricing and discounts are available for senior veterans. Later in the year, Sonata Viera will undergo a complete building renovation that will include the company’s award-winning purpose built memory care community model adjacent to the current community. “We are excited to be in the Melbourne area and look forward to utilizing our expertise to enrich the lives of Sonata Viera residents with a new and enhanced lifestyle with a million

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The old lobby at Viera Manor boasted beautiful hardwood floors and other amenities. dollars in renovations in the upcoming year,” said Brooke Ellis, Regional Director of Operations. Sonata has several signature programs in place for seniors who live in the communities. At Your Service includes several methods for making the lives of guests easier, including a certified and licensed team of caregiving staff. The Harmony Assisted Living philosophy fosters

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County finds a way to put in Suntree traffic light BY LINDA WIGGINS

Suntree resident Tony D'Alessandro breathed a sigh of relief the moment he found out. Construction has begun on a traffic light on Wickham Road out front of his Eagle's Landing community at and Forest Lake Drive. His wife, Marie, is one of the many residents from communities on both sides of Wickham Road to be involved in crashes at the location, a number of them deadly. “It has got so bad, you hear a terrible crash, and you run to the entrance to make sure it is not your loved one or a neighbor. We have had as many as three in a week, tying up traffic sometimes for hours until it gets resolved. This is such a relief, you have no idea.” The intersection is near Advent Lutheran Church on the north side of Wickham Road and the Publix shopping

plaza to the southwest. A request by area residents resulted in Brevard County commission approval of the light in July, 2014, and design approval in March, 2015. Bids were due by Sept. 23, 2016 but neither of two submissions was accepted by the Brevard County traffic planning department. It was anticipated that the project would have to go back out to bid, which could have added another year to the timeline. Director of Brevard County Public Works John Denninghoff worked with Suntree Master Homeowners Association to explore alternatives and found a way to move forward immediately. There will be no suspended light box at the new intersection, but rather signal light panels will be fixed to long mast-arms over the road that angle out from a pole installed in the

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Eagle's Landing residents Tony D'Alessandro and Bella do a happy dance as construction ensues on the new traffic light on Wickham Road that has been the site of many serious accidents, including one involving his wife, Marie. ground. Similar new lights were recently installed along North Wickham Road in Viera at the intersection of Interstate 95 and along Lake Andrew Drive and Stadium Parkway.

The intersection will require four arms, one over Forest Lake Drive, one over Golden Eagle Court, and one each over the west- and eastbound lanes of Wickham Road. The project entails

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