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Judy Edwards, with therapy dog Buddy, hopes to bring generations like Ryan Gronich and Carol Ham together for the day for mutual benefit, with access to chosen companion animals, against a backdrop of soothing nature. BY MIKE GAFFEY Judy Edwards has a dream of seeing young and old mingling in Brevard County’s first intergenerational day care center for children and seniors. But first she needs $2.5 million to see her dream become reality. Edwards is proposing that the 10,000-square-foot Space Coast Intergen Center be built on 3.5 acres on U.S. 1 in Rockledge, just south of the Goodwill store. On Sept. 1, Edwards, the center’s executive director, is scheduled to ask the Brevard Office of County Commission Zoning Board for a needed rezoning so the center can be

built to its original size. The center would provide day care on weekdays for up to 40 older residents not suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, and a Montessori-style preschool program for about 40 children ages 3 to 6, said Edwards, who along with her Viera dentist husband, Dr. Chris Edwards, co-own the Rockledge property. The couple established Space Coast Intergen Center Inc. as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization and named a board of directors to help accomplish their goal. “What we need are alternatives and in Brevard County we do not have this alternative,” Edwards said. Edwards was inspired to move

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forward with the center after she and her therapy dog, Buddy, visited an elderly woman in an assisted living facility. “l saw how many of the patients were bored out of their minds,” Edwards said. Edwards later learned from radio and TV reports about intergenerational centers in Denmark and Seattle, and decided that a similar center is needed in Brevard, where a quarter of the population is older than 65. The proposed center within a wooded area would have separate,

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now compared to 2004 is the ability for safety and law enforcement officials to share up-to-date information on social media such as Facebook, Stone said. “You put something on the Sheriff’s Office (Facebook) and it’s like the shot heard around the world,’’ he said. SL Check the information at ready.gov, brevardcounty.us and brevardtriad.org

Whether you are new to the area or live in a neighborhood that plans for hurricanes all year, living on the Space Coast means being prepared. September is National Hurricane Preparedness Month, reminding everyone that advance action and planning is needed for all types of emergencies. Indian River Colony Club in Viera takes a proactive approach toward hurricanes, including in its fees a maintenance program of gutter cleaning, drainage system maintenance and tree trimming. Also included is the hanging of hurricane shutters. “Hurricane preparedness is not just one thing, it is a series of activities to make your home as ready as it can be. We are fortunate that IRCC has a tried and true plan to keep all 773 homes as ready as they can be,’’ said Lorena Dugan, a member of the IRCC marketing committee. For the public at large, lessons learned during the response, emergency sheltering and aftermath of the 2004 hurricanes resulted in improved Disaster preparedness plans for the next storm or large scale checklist: emergency. Unfortunately, with no such event occurring in the meantime, those • Important medical, family memories have faded among the public. contact and insurance Joe Downs has been thinking about information preparedness for many years, having • Food and water, one gallon been an administrator during three per person per day, two-week evacuations of Trinity Towers during supply at home, three-day the hurricanes of 2004. He now serves supply if evacuating as president of Brevard County TRIAD, • Non-electric can opener a partnership between the Brevard • Battery-powered radio County Sheriff’s Office and other • Flashlights, extra batteries local law enforcement agencies, the • Two-week supply of State Attorney’s Office, senior services prescription medications, agencies and the public. including dosages and allergies “I will tell you, law enforcement has • Mosquito repellant systems in place. All hands are on deck • First aid kit and they in turn will go to whatever • Water purification kit (tablets, measures necessary to make sure that plain chlorine and iodine) we get our elderly seniors to a safe • Pre-moistened towelettes environment and protect them.” • Hand sanitizer “No matter what the evacuation • Wheelchair, walker and other — it could be a gas leak, it could be a medical equipment (determine hurricane, it could be a tornado — they needs for batteries for powered have mechanisms in place. It’s just an wheelchairs; check to see if automatic thing that they do and they power is needed for oxygen for practice these things as well,’’ he said. special needs) Planning for storms and other emergencies now — with the public’s help — serves for a better experience later with issues such as housing, personal safety, special health concerns such as dialysis and transportation needs, he said. “You’re living it. We’re not. Unless they tell us of the need, we’re not going to be able to help them. Come to the table and tell us what your concern is. That’s why they call it preparedness,’’ he said. The challenges By Attorney during the 2004 hurricanes still ring in TRUMAN SCARBOROUGH local memory, he said. 239 Harrison Street, Titusville, FL “They had a great idea, but it didn’t work For A Complimentary Copy that well. Now if it Phone 321 267 — 4770 happened, and they asked, TRIAD would try to help out,’’ he said. The big difference

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These parties are smoking hot and you’re on the guest list Here is an idea whose time has come. Judy Edwards is bringing a concept into Brevard that will unite generations. She’ll bring together preschool children to learn alongside frail elderly individuals in need of day care and distraction themselves. Edwards discovered the need for this type of joint center as she brought her therapy dog, Buddy, into nursing homes to visit with dementia patients. “I’d come across a person with their faculties in order and I’d say, ‘What are you doing here?’ Once someone falls and they ultimately cannot safely live at home, they often must live in a care facility for physical reasons. At the Intergen Center, they will have fun and have a purpose,” Edwards said. Check out this and other great stories throughout this issue. It is my absolute pleasure to announce the location of our 2017 Boomer Guide Release Expo. Did you catch Palm Bay-based Larsen Motorsports and Florida Institute of Technology jet dragster driver Elaine Larsen on the July 13 episode of “Jay Leno’s Garage,” the television show featuring the former “Tonight Show” host and well-known automobile enthusiast? We did! And we caught Larsen, who agreed to become our host for the best party on the planet. If you feel the need for speed, save the date for that event on Friday, Feb. 17 and let us know now what you want to see, hear and do that day. Our five-star signature events don’t make themselves. Our readers give us the greatest ideas! November will be here before we know it, so also ink your calendars for the Senior Life Boomer Bash Senior Expo at The Avenue Viera Friday, Nov. 18. We’ll fill the vast volumes of space at the former Sports Authority with live music, fun activities and fabulous food. Add to that, you’ll enjoy the debut of winning Lip Sync Video Battle creations that star your friends and neighbors to your favorite new and vintage tunes. Tell us what else you’d like to do and see at that event as well by calling 321-242-1235.

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3,000-square-foot sections for children and seniors, and another 3,000-square-foot section between those two areas where young and old can interact under supervision, said Edwards, who hopes to initially lease the property to the center’s operators for several years. “I believe happy people have a purpose in life, but those seniors in homes who still have their faculties often have no purpose,” she said. “And that’s what this gives us. They might just want to hug a kid or maybe help a child with homework.” Edwards hopes to keep costs at around $40 a day for children and seniors and offer a variety of activities for them. “I’ve got musicians, I’ve got artists, I’ve got cooks who all want to come in and do it,” Edwards said. “I just have to make sure it happens.” Edwards admits that the idea of raising the estimated $2.5 million needed to complete the center is daunting, but she’s optimistic that she will reach her goal. “Before I even started, I asked various people, ‘Is there the money in the county to support this?’ And everybody said ‘yes,’ ” she said. That would be a thrill for Carol Ham, Edwards’ 90-year-old inspiration for the center. “Being around children adds such a spark,” Ham said as she grasped a tiny book handed to her by visitor Ryan Grolich, 2. Both plan to be among the first to spend the day at the center. “Children say the most adorable things. Just precious.”SL For more information, visit spacecoastintergen.org.

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Volunteer, former teacher, artist and mom Judy Edwards, with Buddy her therapy dog, hopes to add one more adjective to describe herself: entrepreneur of a charitable endeavor to bring together youngsters and elderly seniors for a day of laughing and learning.

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An artist’s depiction of Space Coast Intergen Center, proposed on 3.5 acres along U.S. 1 in Rockledge, just south of the Goodwill store.

Author turns to Jack-of-all-publishing-trades BY LINDA WIGGINS Viera author Don Gilleland will discuss, sell and sign his books at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Suntree/Viera Library, 902 Jordan Blass Drive. “Conflicted Nation” is Gilleland’s fourth book. In the political commentary he writes, “Being conflicted is about feeling positive and negative about something at the same time, and being unable to shake off the uncomfortable feeling it produces.” Gilleland worked with Suntree-area writer-turned-Jack-of-all-publishingtrades Jaimie Engle, who coaches him and other authors to “get their books out of them” and edited his recent book. “Working with Engle is a matter of discovering you really do have something to contribute, well enough to fill a book,” Gilleland said. “She is a conscientious and considerate coach who takes the time to familiarize herself with the writer’s style and unique approach to the books in question, and offers constructive criticisms to help the author.” Engle just wrote her own fiction book for young adults, “Dreadlands: Wolf Moon.” She coaches Gilleland and others through her consulting firm, A Writer for Life. And lastly, she now has her own publishing label, JME Books, and client D. Ryan Gish just wrote a book under that label, a thriller called “Enthralled.” Engle and Gish will appear at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 on the authors panel Crafting Magical Worlds at the Space Coast Comic Con, which runs

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Sept. 9 through 11 at the Space Coast Convention Center, 401 Tucker Lane in Cocoa. Engle will be interviewed on Lite Rock 99.3 FM from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8 and listeners can call in for a chance to win a copy of “Dreadlands.” For Engle, the changing times in the publishing industry called her to be a bookseller as well as a book writer, and everything in between, from the writing to the publishing through the selling processes. “I was once sucked into a storybook and I decided I wanted to become a writer myself,” said Engle, whose award-winning book “Clifton Chase and the Arrow of Light” has practically become a textbook in elementary schools in Suntree and Viera, followed by more awards for “The Dredge.”

Engle also volunteers as a writing coach for local gifted writing programs. “I discovered through my own experience that it is challenging to get a book out of me, so I help others do this. I then discovered that there are many pitfalls along the publishing process at this time of great change in the industry, and there are plenty of folks out there only too happy to take advantage of authors. So I saw the need to become a publisher myself.”

Her how-to book, “Writing Your Novel, Using the Bible as Your Guide” is the text for the class she teaches at Eastern Florida State College. The eight-month course is open to anyone for free through April 2017 with morning and evening slots, meeting on the Melbourne campus at 3865 N. Wickham Road. SL For more information on Gilleland’s books, go to donaldgilleland.com. For more information on Engle’s books, events or classes or assistance with publishing, go to jaimiengle.com or jmebooks.com. For a schedule or more information on Space Coast Comic Con, go to spacecoastcomiccon.com.

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Senior Life is accepting nominations for Senior Life Volunteer of the Year Award Senior Life established the Senior Life Volunteer of the Year Award (SLVOYA) in 2015 to recognize the generous people who work to make our county a better place to live. Brevard County volunteers are the backbone of many worthy organizations and this year, in conjunction with the Bluewater Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on improving the lives of children and animals, Senior Life will once again accept nominations for the SLVOYA. The nominees will be presented to a non-partisan committee for selection based on standard criteria and Senior Life will present an award to one volunteer each month. All nominees will be entered into consideration for the annual SLVOYA.

Here is the form with a few rules. ________________________________________________ Name of volunteer (nominee) and contact information ________________________________________________ Name of organization (You may nominate only one volunteer per month) ________________________________________________ Name, title and contact information of person making the nomination. (No self-nominations or nominations of family members, please)

________________________________________________ Type of organization and its focus ________________________________________________ How many hours did the nominee volunteer last month? ________________________________________________ How long has the nominee volunteered for this organization? ________________________________________________ Does the nominee volunteer in one particular area? (List the nominee’s areas of expertise or special skills) ________________________________________________ Do you know if the nominee volunteers elsewhere? If so, where? ________________________________________________ Do you know if the nominee volunteered prior to coming to your organization? ________________________________________________ What has the nominee accomplished for this organization? Why do you think the nominee should be named Senior Life Volunteer of the Month? (50 words maximum) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Entries for consideration must be received no later than the 10th day of the month. Any entries that arrive after that will be considered for the following month. Mail or bring your entry to SLVOYA, 7630 N. Wickham Rd. #105, Melbourne, FL 32940 Bluewater Creative Group is not responsible for lost or misdirected entries.

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The Central Brevard Art Association (CBAA) will host an art show at the Cocoa Beach Library Sept. 30 through Oct. 2. The show hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Chairman Clyde Mann anticipates more than 30 local artists — across the mediums of fine art and prints, photography, jewelry, silk, clay, wood, sculpture, and mixed media to be on hand to discuss their artwork and sell their wares. Gift baskets will be raffled off with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting the Central Brevard Art Association Scholarship. Mann, an acrylic painter, will be a featured artist. Her traditional landscapes include natural Florida scenes and native animals. A selftaught artist, Mann has been painting full-time since her retirement in 2006. Her art work is also featured at Debrilcha Gallery in Cocoa Beach and Green Circle Fine Arts and Crafts in Cocoa Village. Co-chair and fellow acrylic painter Joe Cielukowski will also display

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Clyde Mann’s acrylic painting depicts “The Pier at Avon.” his paintings, which feature lovable animals in brilliant, bold hues. Stained glass artist Joe Barker — who has been influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright’s stain glass blocks in the Danforth Chapel at Florida Southern College — will also display his work. He views his art as a continuation of his previous work in the construction business. “I do stained glass embedded in

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Joe Barker creates accent tables by welding frames and mounting stained glass stepping stones.

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“It’s like this amazing dream coming true’’ “It’s like this amazing dream coming true,’’ she said. One of Sound Traveler’s scheduled appearances will take place at a country bar in Kumamoto owned and operated by country star and Grand Ole Opry performer Charlie Nagatani. “Twenty years ago, if you told me that I would be coming back to Japan in 2016 with my husband to perform on the same bill as Japan’s most famous country musician, I would’ve laughed at you!” she said. They also will perform at two bars and at the Car-Den concert venue in the Nagoya area and at Keiwa College in Niigata, where they will present various cultural workshops featuring American music. Members of Freedom Jazz Orchestra plan to celebrate her return with a party. Patty plans to introduce Bob to her homestay family and 92-year-old Japanese host grandma,

Bob and Paty Tatum of Sound Traveler will perform in Japan this fall. whom she first met 25 years ago in the southern island of Kyushu. “The kindness and generosity of my friends in Japan, even after so many years of separation, has been overwhelming. I’m sure I’ll cry more than once on this trip, It started when I sent out a survey to as many people as I could and I got responses from so many friends. It has all come together,’’ she said. Patty’s mom Nancy is also joining Sound Traveler on the journey to help with merchandising and multimedia. Sound Traveler, based in Cape Canaveral in the winter, are a fulltime professional “eclectic acoustic” music duo that uses a variety of instruments, including guitar, trumpet, bass, concertina, percussion and harmonica for genres such as classic rock/pop/country covers, light jazz, classy standards, folk, Americana and originals. With more than 1,500 shows and counting since 2010, Sound Traveler tours regularly throughout Florida, North Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia, and has also played in Costa Rica and Washington, D.C. SL For more information, go to Soundtravelerband.com, go to 407-312-3420.

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time machine In September... September 2, 1945 Allies celebrate V-J Day

On the Caroline, Mariana and Palau islands, Japanese soldiers surrendered to American forces while their foreign minister, Mamoru Shigemitsu, officially accepted defeat on the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. Gen. Douglas MacArthur and Adm. Chester Nimitz accepted his “instrument of surrender” on behalf of the Allied forces. Shigemitsu was later found guilty of war crimes and sentenced to seven years in prison. He was released in 1950 and became chairman of Japan’s Progressive Party.

September 4, 1957

Edsel arrives in showrooms

For months, the Ford-based company had run an intense ad campaign showing the gaudy hood ornament with the line “The Edsel Is Coming.” This was the day it finally arrived in showrooms across the country. While it would have been difficult for any car to live up to the hype, the Edsel didn’t even come close. The initial designs had been held in such secrecy that the public had no idea what to expect. When they finally received a look at the gas-guzzling, glitzy cars — complete with push-button transmissions — it was just too much for them to accept or buy. In their first year, Edsel sold only 64,000 cars and lost a staggering $250 million. Their initial losses would be around $2.5 billion today. The struggling company finally folded after its 1960 model year.

September 6, 1995

Cal Ripken Jr. breaks Lou Gehrig’s record

The Baltimore Orioles shortstop played in his 2,131st game on this day, breaking the record set by baseball legend Lou Gehrig, nicknamed the Iron Horse. Notable people there to witness the event included President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Joe DiMaggio and Ripken’s family. Ripken went on to extend his record of continuous games to 2,632 before deciding to keep himself out of the lineup against the New York Yankees on September 19, 1998.

September 15, 1962

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The Four Seasons record their first No. 1 hit, “Sherry”

The macho-falsetto of Frankie Vallie combined with the thick background vocals of Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi gave the group a fresh sound that kept them relevant, even during the “British invasion.” On this day, a song that took pianist Bob Gaudio 15 minutes to write jumped to to the top of the charts. This started the beginning of an era of musical domination for the Jersey boys, as they earned three consecutive No. 1 hits. They are still the only American group to ever accomplish this feat.

September 22, 1862

President Abraham Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation At the onset of the Civil War in 1861, President Lincoln mantained that the conflict was about restoring the Union and not about slavery, despite his personal hatred for the practice of slavery. However, as the war waged on and abolitionist views became more popular, Lincoln seized the opportuniy and penned a preliminary emancipation proclamation on this day in 1862. This initial ban on slavery freed more than three million black slaves throughout the country. As a shrewd politician, Lincoln exempted the border states still loyal to the Union from this decree. The final Emancipation Proclamation, which applied to all states, was issued by Lincoln on Jan. 1, 1863. This proclamation was a presidential order and not a law passed by Congress, so the wise president then pushed for an amendment to the Constitution. In 1865, the 13th Amendment to the Constitution outlawed any and all slavery within the United States of America.

September 30, 1955

James Dean dies in a car accident

Movie star James Dean was only 24 when his Porsche 550 Spyder, nicknamed “Little Bastard,” was involved in a head-on collision with a car driven by a college student while headed to a car race in Salinas, Calif. He had just finished filming his last film, “Giant,” for which he become the first actor to ever receive a posthumous Academy Awards nomination for Best Actor.

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September 26, 1580

Francis Drake sails around the world

After more than three years at sea, the renowned English seaman sailed back into Plymouth Harbor, England in his ship, the Golden Hinde. Drake and his crew lost two ships along the expedition and managed to sail as far north as present-day Washington on the Pacific Coast of North America. He was awarded a knighthood by Queen Elizabeth I in 1581, and played a crucial role in the defeat of the Spanish Armada. Drake died at the age of 56 in 1596.

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Greg Steiner, plays the role of Paul McCartney for a Beatles tribute band.

Beatles tribute band rocks in Palm Bay BY MUFFY BERLYN Across the Universe, a Beatles tribute band from South Florida was rockin’ at Celebration Square during the First Friday by the Bay on Aug. 5. The familiar string of names — John, Paul, George and Ringo — were replaced by Rick, Greg, Jason and Peter as the band wearing black pants, vests, ties and white shirts began the evening with early Beatles songs such as “I Want to Hold Your Hand.” Though the band members looked nothing like the Fab Four (two of them bald) and sporting no British accents or imitative body language, resemblances didn’t matter as they sounded remarkably like the Beatles, mostly through their instrumentation and vocal harmonies. Concert goers in the outside venue sang and danced to the wave of familiar songs as the sun set and the group played into the night. The free concerts from 6 to 10 p.m. every first Friday of the month have been held at Celebration Square at 4600 Dixie Hwy, U.S.1 in Palm Bay since Feb. 5, having relocated from the mouth of Turkey Creek on U.S.1. Food vendors such as Papa’s BBQ and UNO Pizzeria Grill line the perimeter of an area staked out for music fans on a rough asphalt surface. The vacant 10acre tract can hold hundreds of guests and cars, with an estimated 1,500 to 2,000 people coming and going throughout the four-hour event. The venue is going through some changes with organization control shifted from the Palm Bay Chamber of Commerce to the City of Palm Bay, to currently Palm Bay Parks and Recreation. Andy Dimmig, community outreach coordinator, stated, “We’re trying to reboot it, we’ve shortened up the footprint a little bit. We have an all new plan, the food section all in one place, vendors at both entrances, the stage is repositioned facing the bay so it [the sound] doesn’t shoot into the neighborhood.” Local resident George Nowak said of the Celebration Square events, “Anytime I see a band [advertised], I go on YouTube [to listen]. If they are good we come.” John Kirk, with his wife Barbara, from England, stated, “We’ve been here [Brevard County] 30 years, and this is the best place we’ve lived for things of this nature.” Once having lived near Liverpool, they were keen on seeing Across the Universe perform and hearing Beatles music. SL For more information on the Beatles tribute band at acrosstheuniverseband.com. Check out what the band is playing before each first Friday of the month go to palmbayflorida.org.

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“We need less politicians in the world, so many empty promises. I wish that someone would actually be sincere and talk reality.”

“There should be less fighting and more peace. People should be at peace with what they are doing, who they are with and spread their talents and joys.”

“I think there should be less bitterness in the world. Bitterness creates a lot of conflict, like between different ethnic groups that should not be there.”

“There should be less conflict in this world as there is definitely too much conflict in this world right now.”

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Spoiling grandchildren too sweet for mischievous grandparents Funny thing is... Sammy Haddad

BY MUFFY BERLYN In the center of the 309-acre Wickham Park at 2500 Parkway Dr. in Melbourne are secluded campgrounds with many outdoor amenities such as swimming lakes, fishing lakes, golf course and volleyball courts. Birdwatchers can enjoy the many species of birds that inhabit the park, such as raptors, painted bunting and migratory songbirds. The campers have access to community events at the amphitheater, open areas at the south end of park and pavilion at the north end. A stationed exercise trail winds. A quarter-mile through the park as well as 2,000 feet of nature trails. During the Florida winter season, the campgrounds fill with a lot of snowbirds and reservations need to be made a year in advance. The campground inside of Wickham Park offers “A remote park-like setting but still close to all conveniences around town,” said Jessica Breault, park supervisor. SL For more information, contact the ranger park office at 321-255-4307. See more Wickham Park - Page 34

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Sept. 11 is National Grandparent’s Day. It’s funny how becoming a grandparent can change your whole perspective on life. It’s like you’re transported into an opposite universe than you’ve been living in as a parent. Case in point. You’ve been telling your kids “money doesn’t grow on trees” but when you have grandkids you start spending like it does. Yes, grandkids are the only people who can get more out you than the IRS, and you don’t mind. Many grandparents will tell you if they knew grandkids were more fun than their own kids they would have had them first. I’ll bet you didn’t know the real reason grandparents and grandchildren get along so well is because they have a common enemy. That’s why you load the kiddies up on sugar when they’re visiting, give them everything they want short of the ability to blow up the house, and while becoming Grandparent of the Year to those kids you are secretly gaining revenge for what your kids put you through during their teenage years. Oh yeah, I know what’s going on behind that big smile as you wave

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goodbye to your grandkids and despite the car windows being closed their screaming and frolicking can be heard all the way down the street. You’re actually remembering when your own kid broke curfew and had you worried to death as you heard sirens wailing in the distance wondering if it was for them. You kept those six years (ages 13 to 19) in your

Remember that old saying… “I hope someday you have kids just like you.” —Sammy Haddad

mind plotting your revenge someday. You weren’t sure how or when you were going to pay them back then, BAM, grandkids came along and it was all so obvious. Now you got money. You got candy, and you’re more than happy to babysit on occasion to enact your battle plan. Remember that old saying that your mom said to you and you said to your kids. This curse is usually spoken during those teen years: “I hope someday you have kids just like you.” Well they usually do and you gotta admit it, just like candy, revenge is sweet and you’re loving every moment of it. Why do you think so many grandparents say it’s the best time of their life? Happy Grandparents Day. SL —Dr. Sammy

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Discovery Village’s open house and grand opening attracted dozens of prospective new residents and their families. BY GEORGE WHITE Prospective residents and those just curious gathered at Discovery Village at Melbourne (formerly Sonata) for a grand opening celebration July 27. Now managed and operated by Discovery Senior Living, the facility remains basically the same with “significant upgrades to the menu and dining experience,’’ said executive

director Scott Anderson, who spans the ownership change. The facility is licensed at 155 beds. It opened in 2012 and currently offers independent living, assisted living and memory care. The ages of the residents range from 62 to 106. Groups of about a dozen interested visitorsmet in the theater room for the tour of the facility. Others snacked and listened to island music performed live

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Ortho doc trades soldiers for civilians BY MARIA SONNENBERG Brevard residents scored a major resource when Dr. Kenneth Sands joined a local company a few months ago. Sands, who specializes in the treatment of orthopedic issues of the knee and hip, has earned a well-deserved reputation for excellence in the field. “He is truly the best of the best,” said First Choice Health Care Solutions CEO Chris Romandetti. Sands credits the United States Army for helping him develop the discipline necessary to excel in medicine. Enlisting in 1993, Sands served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps in both active and reserve duties until 2006, and attained the rank of major. Joining the military was always a given for him. “From a very young age, I always understood that serving my country was both a privilege and a responsibility,” said the father of two. With an undergraduate degree from Duke University, Sands proceeded to earn his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at State University of New York in Brooklyn. He was also the recipient of a fellowship in orthopedic joint replacement surgery at the Florida Orthopaedic Institute in Tampa. During his tour of duty, Sands was stationed in Fort Bliss, Texas, where he directed the adult joint reconstruction program at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. Along with Walter Reed Hospital, the Medical Center remains one of the primary receiving centers for injured soldiers returning from the war front in the Middle East. “The world class medical experience

I gained at William Beaumont not only served to define the doctor I’ve become, but also the man I am today,” said Sands. “It taught me about compassion and how to approach my treatment of each solider I cared for, with the understanding that they each had their own unique needs, hopes and fears. I respected these men and women and knew that the quality of their life from that point forward would be defined by the treatment outcomes that I was responsible for helping them to achieve.” Sands took this grave responsibility to heart. He believes the military gave him an edge in his perspective on all of his patients. “I would not trade that experience for anything,” he said. “To this day, when meeting another fellow physician, I usually am able to discern right away whether or not he or she served in the military. It’s like a sixth sense. Military docs just have a positive vibe and approach medicine from an entirely different perspective.” Although he does not hail from a military family, this New York native received plenty of encouragement to serve from his family. “My parents were both college professors who instilled in my older brother and me the importance of education and duty to country,” Sands said. Sands recently made news when he was named the only surgeon in Florida, and one of only a handful of physicians in the world, trained and certified to perform a new total knee replacement procedure that preserves the anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL.

9/11 event marks 15-year milestone since terror attacks BY LINDA WIGGINS

Organizers of 9/11 events across Brevard are hoping this milestone year will underscore the importance of remembering the nation’s and the world’s largest terrorist attack. “We want to get the word out and get good attendance because this is the 15th anniversary of 9/11,” said Al Bottjer, president of the 10-13 Club of Brevard. The club is so named for the police distress call that means “officer down,” a call heard all day on September 11, 2001. The 10-13 Club is hosting a remembrance at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11 at Exploration Tower at

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Port Canaveral. The club moved the event last year from its original location at Wickham Park Pavilion. “We had a beautiful ceremony last year. It’s a beautiful location,” Boettjer said. “We really hope all groups will want to come and join us to have this be one main event that we can take part in together.” The 10-13 Club has led the event each year since the first anniversary of 9/11. The 10-13 Club joined with other groups across the county to mark the decade milestone in 2011 with a large event at Space Coast Stadium. SL For more information, call Bottjer at 321-508-3797.

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In traditional total knee replacement, the surgeon typically removes the ACL, even if it is still healthy, in order for the new implant to fit in place. Using new technology pioneered by Smith & Nephew, Sands is now able to save this important ligament, which helps the post-surgical knee feel and move just like the natural knee. Recovery time is faster and the greater stability and flexibility increases the patient’s ability to continue performing complex movements in activities such as tennis, skiing and dancing. “As many as 70 percent of my patients requiring total knee replacements will benefit,” said Sands, who recently delivered a lecture on the technology at the Regional Recon Hip and Knee Professional Education Seminar in Nashville, Tenn. “This is game changing.” SL

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Posey honors three Brevard residents who served in all-Puerto Rican Army unit BY MIKE GAFFEY Moments after receiving a Congressional Gold Medal replica for his service in the U.S. Army’s allPuerto Rican 65th Infantry Regiment, retired Sgt. 1st Class William VilaVelez of Palm Bay dedicated the medal to the memory of his platoon sergeant, who was shot and killed in combat during the Korean War. “His name was Sgt. Fonseca. He trained us day and night,” said VilaVelez, one of three Brevard County residents who served with the unit nicknamed “The Borinqueneers” and honored July 28 in Viera with the highest civilian award given by Congress. “He never saw what he did for us. The whole platoon that day cried like babies. We were babies and he was our father. And he went down like a hero. He made us men.” U.S. Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) presented the medals to Vila-Velez, Pfc. 1st Class Juan Romero-Silva of Palm Bay and Chaplain James B. Allan of Indialantic in the Brevard County Commission chambers as family members, fellow veterans and well-wishers looked on. The three men were part of the Army’s last segregated unit, which was created by Congress in 1898 and served in World War I and II and the Korean War. It was during fierce fighting in

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Pfc. 1st Class Juan Romero-Silva of Palm Bay is honored for his service with the 65th Infantry Regiment in World War II during a ceremony in Viera. At left is Rob Medina, director of community and military relations for Congressman Bill Posey, who is at right.

Korea that the regiment became known as “The Borinqueneers,” a salute to Puerto Rico’s pre-colonial name of Borinquen. Rob Medina, director of community and military relations for Posey and ceremony organizer, said he hopes this event and those being held around the country will make people realize the significance of the Borinqueneers. “The Borinqueneers are to the Armed Forces what Jackie Robinson was to Major League Baseball. They paved the way for all Latinos and Hispanic service members.”

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Retired Sgt. 1st Class William VilaVelez of Palm Bay addresses the audience after being presented a Congressional Gold Medal replica by Posey for his service with the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as “The Borinqueneers.”

In Korea, the regiment earned a Medal of Honor, nine Distinguished Service Crosses, about 250 Silver Stars, more than 600 Bronze Stars and more than 2,700 Purple Hearts, said Posey, who helped introduce legislation to honor the fighters. The unit also launched the last battalion-sized bayonet charge in Army history, Posey noted. “Think about a bayonet charge,” Posey said. “That’s not at a distance. That’s up close and personal. One of you is not going to walk away.” Romero-Silva, who served in World War II, Vila-Velez and Allan

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Chaplain James B. Allan, 100, of Indialantic is honored for his service with the 65th Infantry Regiment in World War II. were among many Borinqueneers from around the nation who were unable to attend an April ceremony at the U.S. Capitol, where the official Borinqueneers Gold Medal was unveiled to the public. Another gold medal ceremony is scheduled for October for Borinqueneers who have yet to receive medals, Medina said. Allan, 100, who was assigned to the regiment for 14 months in Korea, said he was honored to provide spiritual comfort to Borinqueneers. “It was one of the most spirit-filled experiences I’ve ever had,” Allan said. SL

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Warbirds serve as backdrop for military women photoshoot BY GEORGE WHITE Women in military service often have to look the part along with their male counterparts in drab uniforms. Former Air Force military police officer turned freelance photographer Tammy Boxx of Naples is working to change that visual. The Janes United Project is a series of photo shoots created by Boxx of The Painted Boxx Art and Photography, LLC. The Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum was the sixth and final city of an inaugural tour. Other locations included Tampa, Miami, Pensacola, and Mount Vernon, Mo. “It is a photoshoot I put together to celebrate the female veterans. We’ve done different venues for each city but we want it to be military affiliated,’’ Boxx said. “This is the first project that we’ve done and we’re going to keep going. We’ve had such a great response from it we’re making it into a non-profit.” Some of the models will be featured in the November issue eBella magazine in Naples. The models do not have to pay. It’s all part of Boxx’s dream after leaving the service to make a difference for other service women. “I have just always had been artistic growing up, but I joined the Air Force as a military police officer which I did for 10 years. I was medically retired in 2011 for an injury I sustained,’’ Boxx said. “The big reason why I did this is within the military right now there is such a bad stereotype of women. I want you to come photograph with me and I

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Photographer Tammy Boxx works with Satellite Beach resident Arlena Brookins, who served in the Army. want to show that you can be a hero but be glamorous,’’ she said. The inspiration for the shoot at the VAC Museum harkened back to Rosie the Riveter, she said. “This isn’t about just taking pretty pictures. These women have formed friendships and sisterhood,’’ she said. Added Daphne Soto of Viera, one of the models now on the board of directors and serving as project manager for the Space Coast shoot, “The project focuses on bringing a fresh prospective to females in the military while forming a sisterhood in local communities by building the bond

we as females struggle to identify with in uniform. This shoot will capitalize on and illustrate how our veterans can be warriors and still keep the unique qualities that make us proud females without compromising our integrity as military women.” “By stepping into the limelight, we will campaign to separate the negative stigma that has been attached since the beginning of our military heritage and present a powerful and proud uniformed service member that is both fierce and elegant,” she said. “It’s amazing. I think it’s a great idea and it’s a great way for all of us to

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Kayth Sanchez of Orlando served in the Army.

come together,’’ said Kayth Sanchez of Orlando, who served in the Army. Getting through the initial reluctance is more than worth it, Boxx said. “Some of these women are so scared to have their picture taken, but when they are done they hug me and say thank you for making feel beautiful,’’ she said. SL

Collector focuses on World War II, Civil War items BY GEORGE WHITE Al Bosco, 64, has spent a lifetime collecting all types of military memorabilia, but not for fame or monetary gain. It’s the moment of satisfaction after the purchase when he soaks up the history — the significance and uniqueness — of each piece. Then it’s time to move on to find the next. Bosco’s Viera home has an extensive and growing collection of all types of military memorabilia and historical artifacts. Just don’t call him a hoarder. “It’s stopping and paying attention, slowing down and focusing on something. I collect this stuff. I don’t sell anything. I don’t want to sell anything. This is just my passion,’’ he said. It all started with his older brother collecting coins and fossils. “In the meantime, my dad being in the Army in World War II, his buddies would come by with items,’’ he said. He has a special reverence for the World War II items because he knows they show evidence of actual soldiers, often in peril, not too many years his senior. “I love the bomber jackets. Those guys were 18 and 19. We barely trust an 18 year old with driving a car around the block. They gave them

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Bomber jackets show 35 bombs signifying 35 successful bombing runs after which the pilot could retire.

an expensive plane and an important mission. They gave them less than a 50 percent chance, less than a flip of a coin. And they had to go up 35 times before they retired,’’ he said. Because counterfeits are a growing problem, Bosco said he relies on old timer sellers to be honest about their items. “I know when I talk to these old timers what they tell you is gospel.

When you’re talking to a 90-year-old guy, there’s no doubt in your mind, he’s telling me the truth” about its authenticity, he said. Bosco is proud of his collection but remains worried about important history being lost over the years. “In 15 years, nobody will even know about World War II. Which also means that all this stuff that is still floating around, it’s not going to have anybody SENIOR LIFE George White who’s interested anymore,’’ Al Bosco has a collection of swords, including he said. Japanese, Civil War and military bayonets. He may not sell, but he enjoys making a trade for another historical item. “I kind of soak as much as I can out of it and then it doesn’t matter sometimes for me to pass it to another person who is going to appreciate and love it as much as I did. But in return, I get something that I didn’t have. Where it gets kind of like a hoarder is one’s not enough. I’m looking for even a better one.” You can tell Bosco’s home in his Viera neighborhood. It’s the one with a huge authentic cannon in the front yard. SL

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Market Street memory care center expects first residents in October

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Market Street, a Viera center for memory care patients, expects to welcome its first residents in October. Representatives of the $16 million community took visitors on an Aug. 11 tour of the 44,162-square-foot facility under construction on 3.35 acres at 6845 Murrell Road, just south of Indian River Colony Club. With two cul-de-sac-style neighborhoods joined by a courtyard, Market Street will have 60 apartments for residents diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia, said Mariola Rodriguez, the center’s memory care director. “Market Street’s purposeful design encourages meaningful community interactions,” said Rodriguez, who previously served as memory care director at Watercrest of Lake Nona Assisted Living and Memory Care Community. Owned and operated by Watercrest Senior Living Group in Vero Beach, Market Street offers apartments with a full bathroom and

walk-in shower, built-in closets and a personalized curio cabinet in each room. Residents have access to 24hour licensed nursing care, and can enjoy chef-prepared meals daily, restaurant-style dining, numerous activities, outings, Watercrest Institute classes, on-site salon and spa services and wellness programs. Residents also can express themselves through art through Memories in the Making, a program endorsed by the Alzheimer’s Association. A Music and Memory program can help residents connect with fond memories, and Market Street’s Personal Life Silhouettes program creates a personalized profile on each resident. Market Street’s centerpiece is Market Plaza, with indoor trees and plants and a streetscape where residents can take part in such activities as painting or yoga. Residents also can visit enclosed courtyards with outdoor seating, harvest herbs grown in on-site gardens, or visit the center’s bakery,

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Mariola Rodriguez, center, memory care director at Market Street, a residence for memory care patients, takes visitors on a tour of the facility on Murrell Road in Viera.

art gallery, newsstand and post office. “For those who enjoy it, it’s going to be an incredible experience,” Rodriguez said of Market Plaza. SL Market Street’s sales office currently is at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Suite 100 in Viera. For more information, go to marketstreetresidence.com or call 321-253-6321.

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By Dr. Tamid Turbay People sometimes chalk it up to getting older. They run out of breath more quickly than they once did. Increasingly, they cough and wheeze, or feel tightness in the chest. They often write it off as, “I’m not as young as I used to be.” For the 24 million across the United States afflicted with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), such reasoning is a mistake. Rationalizing away respiratory problems can prevent people from seeking treatment. COPD is actually a family of lung diseases, not just one. It includes forms of asthma, emphysema, bronchiectasis and bronchitis. The common thread through all of these afflictions is a difficulty in performing one of the body’s most basic, lifesustaining functions: breathing. Up to 50 percent of all COPD sufferers have the illness without even knowing it. That’s because it can develop over time without the person manifesting any obvious symptoms. Causes of the Disease There are several causes of COPD. Genetics can play a role. Some people are predisposed to the

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have COPD. It entails exhaling all air from the lungs into a machine called a spirometer. This device measures the immediate burst of air during the first second, in addition to the volume exhaled over a period of about six seconds. Based on the results of this non-invasive test, your doctor can determine whether you have COPD, and what stage the disease is in. From there, he or she can figure out a plan of action. disease, regardless of their behavior or environment. But among all those diagnosed, 90 percent are smokers, making smoking the most serious of all COPD risk factors. This includes cigarettes, cigars and pipes. Even second-hand smoke can put a person at risk. Another factor is environmental. Some people who suffer from COPD have spent a lot of time in areas that are dusty, or loaded with fumes and other lung-irritating pollutants. Getting Tested If you have worked in such an environment, have smoked (or been around second-hand smoke), or show any symptoms of lung disease, a simple test can reveal whether you

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Treatment Options Different forms of COPD call for different treatments. Some sufferers have difficulty ridding their bodies of carbon dioxide as healthy people do when they exhale. Over time, this can place great stress on a person’s physiology. Some patients benefit from the use of supplemental oxygen, which their physicians prescribe for them. Others may find relief through prescription medication. Many of these are designed to keep the air flowing in the long term. In the event of an episode, an inhaler can be a short-term means of opening up the lungs. But patients should take the long-term medication faithfully whether or not they feel any

symptoms. It’s important to stay on top of this condition – not just react to episodes. A Change of Habits To slow down the effects of COPD, it is critical that patients refrain from tobacco use and avoid others who are smoking. Also, be sure to control the air quality in your environment. To help banish allergens, dust mites and other lung irritants, you may want to install an air filtration system. Keep mildew out of the home, particularly in the ventilation system and air conditioner. Vacuum your carpeting well and wash the bedding regularly. Always avoid toxic fumes. Your physician is here to help, but patient compliance is the key to breathing easier. COPD: Learn More, Breathe Better

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Self-applied acupressure thwarts headaches BY MUFFY BERLYN Next time you get a bad headache, try some self-applied acupressure, or you and your significant other can try it on one another. Acupressure, also known as reflexology, is like acupuncture, using the same meridian points, but no needles. Instead you use your fingertips, primarily your thumb and forefinger, to press the points. The principle idea is to correct imbalances in the flow of energy (Qi/Chi). Caution: If you have a serious illness, or life-threatening illness such as heart disease or cancer, please consult with your physician before practicing acupressure.

To get the best angle on an acupressure point, it is best to have short fingernails. People with long nails can use the middle joint of the thumb or forefinger to press down with instead of the tip of the thumb. You may notice a slight electric or tender pain at first when you do any acupressure, a sensitivity around certain points, but as the points get massaged out, the pain will ease and the headache should ease as well. The idea is to press firmly for a few seconds and then release. Press, hold, release. It’s OK to hold for up to a minute. It can also be done in a rolling movement: press, slightly rotate thumb

in a clockwise motion, release. Work the point for a bit, but don’t overwork it. Move on to the next point and come back later to the same spot after letting it rest. If you do this several times, you should leave the worked point alone. Always work the corresponding points for each side of the body. If you rub the left hand, be sure to rub the same point(s) on your right hand. Left foot, then right foot. Left side of face, right side of face. Remember to drink a full glass of water after you’ve completed a session to flush toxins. SL

Chris Bickford, a licensed acupuncture physician at the Space Coast Wellness Center at 725 S. Apollo Blvd. in Melbourne, also practices acupressure on patients. He finds the connection between the hand to body contact of the “practioners’s energy body and the patient’s energy body gives the practitioner a more direct connection than needles,” giving a better understanding of what is happening with the patient and promoting deeper relaxation. Starting in September, the Wellness Center will make affordable community acupuncture available for $10 to $15. Bickford will also be teach acupressure four times a year to a class of up to 18 at the Wellness Center. The next class will be sometime in November. For more information, call the Space Coast Wellness Center at 321-676-3383. On locating more acupressure points for headaches, go to chinesefootreflexology.com and modernreflexology.com. Local masseuses often use reflexology if requested.

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The He Gu, as it is called in Chinese medicine, located on the webbing between thumb and forefinger, is the best primary point for headaches and migraines and can be your go-to point when you first notice a headache coming on. This point should not be used by pregnant women as it can cause premature uterine contractions.

The third eye point, Yintang, is located just between the two eyebrows where the bridge of the nose meets the forehead. Applying pressure on this region helps improve concentration, relieves eye strain, headaches and hay fever. Apply pressure for one minute and then move to the next point.

For the eyebrow roll, take one eyebrow between your thumb and forefinger and roll it back and forth while squeezing it. The amount of pressure should be firm, but not excessive. Starting near the bridge of the nose, squeeze and roll, inching your way down the eyebrow to the tail end. Then do the other eyebrow. Go slowly. The eyebrow roll is good for headaches around the eyes and massages three main acupressure points on each brow.

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FAVORITE WORKOUT ACTIVITY I just love to play indoor tennis for two hours, three times a week. I also go to Silver Sneakers five times a week.

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This month, I visited the Suntree YMCA’s Silver Sneakers class — a groupexercise class geared to seniors — and interviewed several of its regular members.

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MOTIVATION Getting older isn’t for sissies. I want to be healthy. I also enjoy the social aspect of exercising too, like seeing my friends and going out to eat after a tennis game.

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FAVORITE WORKOUT ACTIVITY The marching that we do in the Silver Sneakers class at the Suntree YMCA. I also walk on a treadmill and occasionally take a walk in my neighborhood.

NUTRITION I eat right. I don’t eliminate any types of foods, but I watch my portions and the amounts of calories I eat.

MOTIVATION I feel better when I exercise. I was getting to be a couch potato. I’ve also been playing the flute in the Melbourne Municipal Band for 51 years. Being a member enriches my spirit.

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NUTRITION I enjoy eating out, but I watch what I eat. I like to eat salads with chicken or other meats.

FAVORITE WORKOUT ACTIVITY I like walking on the beach. It’s exciting to see God’s nature. As I walk, I enjoy singing, looking at the birds, the turtles, the variety of clouds. Every day is so different.

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MOTIVATION I want to be able to keep up with my grandchildren. We just went to Disney and did all four parks from morning to late night.

FAVORITE WORKOUT ACTIVITY I enjoy going to Silver Sneakers and especially enjoy the stretching and balancing part of the class. I also walk a mile after dinner every evening.

NUTRITION I like to think of breakfast as a dessert, eating raisin bran with bananas, strawberries and blueberries. I love eating salads with onions, avocados and cucumbers, and different kinds of greens

MOTIVATION Getting older motivates me to get fit and stay active. NUTRITION I like to eat yogurt every day for the probiotics. I also enjoy cooking. I make high protein meals and eat small portions.

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Ask Lance Lance P. Jarvis SHINE status confusing because both require overnight stays in the hospital. In fact, the same room may be shared by patients with different admission status. The patient or family members can ask the nurse which status the patient is in each day the patient is in the hospital. So, what difference does it make in which status you are admitted? Inpatient hospital admissions are covered under Medicare Part A, the hospital insurance part of Medicare. In 2016, there is a $1,288 deductible that covers hospital costs up to a 60day stay. After the deductible is met, Medicare pays for all or most costs of the inpatient stay. Observation or outpatient hospital admissions are covered under Part B, the medical insurance component of Medicare. With this admission status, after the Part B annual deductible is met ($166 in 2016), the patient is responsible for a 20 percent coinsurance for all Medicare-approved charges for each service received during the stay. If the patient needs skilled nursing home care after being discharged from the hospital, Medicare will only pay

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of insulin pump technology for diabetic insulin pump users. His hope is to continue working within diabetes research as an undergraduate student, and to one day immerse himself into a higher level of research involvement as a hopeful medical school student. Funding for the Wuesthoff Auxiliary Scholarship Program is made available through proceeds from the Wuesthoff Health System Auxiliary Thrift Store located in the Rockledge Square Shopping Center at 1846 U. S. Highway 1 in Rockledge and through various hospital fundraisers. Donations for the Scholarship Program are also welcome. Applicants can apply online at wuesthoffvolunteerauxiliary.com. Additionally, applications may be picked up at the Information Desks at Wuesthoff locations in Rockledge and Melbourne. Applications must be submitted by March 31, 2017. Contact Marti Rich, Chairperson Scholarship Program, Wuesthoff Health System Auxiliary at 321-637-2704 for additional information.

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Recently, we have been exposed to media coverage of the Orlando massacre, the Nice, France Bastille Day terrorist truck driver and many other incidents. There are threats everywhere. From the time of our birth, we have been exposed to threats. When many of us were born, infant mortality, caused by disease and environmental conditions, was high. My paternal grandmother gave birth to 15 babies, with 12 living to adulthood. Then, there was polio. Any probable trouble or potential action that may result in harm, injury, loss or punishment is a threat. Throughout our long lives, we have experienced and have been exposed to threats. Our challenge has been to survive, avoid, prevent or overcome threats. There have been wars, battles, viruses and medical diagnosis. Those who live to age 100 and longer have dealt with many threats. Currently more than 72,000 people in the United States older than 100 have survived them. Changes in world economic conditions, presidential election results and local events like home invasions often create anxiety and fear. Those who accept the challenges adjust their retirement financial plans, study party platforms and candidate histories, and add home security systems. Those who accept the challenges of threats survive by making wise decisions. By looking at the threats, you must look at your strengths, weaknesses and opportunities. As we grow older, we must recognize the importance of using community resources. It is heroic to do it on

Challenges of Living to Age 100 Ed Baranowski your own, but living alone and being independent can pose a threat. Know your neighbor. In recent issues of the National Rifle Association’s American Rifleman magazine “Armed Citizen” column, there are reports of seniors who have armed themselves with a handgun; who have protected their home and their possessions under the “Castle doctrine.” Great care must be taken when using firearms. Stay informed. Arm yourself by reading the educational columns in Senior Life, attend local health and wellness expos, join AARP and attend educational chapter meetings. Attend major informational events for retirees. Check the annual Boomer Guide, produced by Senior Life, as your protection against threats. Actor George Clooney at the Cannes, France International Film Festival commented after a terrorist threat in May 2016: “Yes, there are threats in life all the time. But we’re not going to be afraid. We’re going to get through all of this together.” SL Ed Baranowski is president of Topics Unlimited, a Melbourne-based education, seminar and consulting company. He can be contacted at topicsed@aol.com.

Bok Tower Gardens Lake Wales Bok Tower & Gardens in nearby Lake Wales has always been an outstanding day trip for your family and friends. Today, after undergoing a more than $12 million restoration, it is better than ever. Restoration and expansion have been completed for the Pollinator Garden, Hammock Hollow Children’s Garden, Wild Garden, Outdoor Kitchen and Edible Garden. These new meandering garden areas will provide more than one mile of easy pathways connecting to the historic Olmsted Gardens. Bok Tower & Gardens is located on the highest point overlooking Lake Wales and the surrounding area. Begin your visit at the visitor center and museum to view an informative introductory video about Bok Tower Gardens, tour the historical museum and see changing art exhibits. Then walk through the spectacular 50acre landscape gardens designed by America’s premier landscape architect F. Law Olmsted. The Singing Tower is the centerpiece of the gardens. The tower houses a 60-bell carillon, one of the finest in the world. The tower was built 298 feet above sea level, one of the highest points in the state. Listen to a short Carillon concert at 1 and 3 p.m and live performances with Geert D’hollander mid-October through mid-May, Thursday to Sunday. Walk around the magnificent 205-foot tall neo-Gothic and art deco Singing Tower. The Tower’s interior, which is not open to the public, stores the outstanding Anton Brees Carillon Library. Bordering Bok Gardens is the Pinewood Estate, a 20-room Mediterranean revival mansion on eight acres of bountiful gardens. Built

Touring the Town John Trieste in 1930, it has been lovingly restored to its original appearance. Guided tours of the mansion are offered daily. There is an entrance fee. One-hour guided tours are offered at the visitor center. Tours are offered at noon and 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday. The tour will take you through the gardens and end at the Tower lawn viewing area overlooking the moat and the Tower’s great brass door. Tours are included with the price of general admission. Have lunch at the newly expanded Blue Palmetto Café. It has a diversified menu. Don’t miss the Garden and Gift shop. It is even open year round, Bok Tower is located at 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales, Fl. For information, call 863-676-1408 or go to boktowergardens.org. There is a modest admission charge to both the Gardens and the Pinewood Estate. To Lake Wales from Brevard County (all toll-free roads) take I-95 South to Exit 147 (Vero Beach), this is Route 60. Go west on Route 60 to Lake Wales. Follow signs to Bok Tower. This is another Day Trip that meets my requirement that it be inexpensive, educational and a meaningful family experience. SL

Take your time, do research before donating to charities for the first time BY SHERIFF WAYNE IVEY Winston Churchill once said, “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” I believe this statement to be very true. I have received many blessings in life by the charitable giving of others. And in return, I try to give as often as possible. However, with more than 700,000 federally recognized charities, it pays to be cautious about who you’re giving your hard-earned money to. Some charities hire professional fundraisers to handle large-scale mailings or telephone drives. Professional fundraisers are in business to make money, and they do so by keeping a percentage of the money they raise. Even if you are confident that you are giving to a legitimate charity, take your time, think through your contribution and ask questions so that you fully understand how your donation will be used. Seniors tend to be generous. Many older people want to give back to society for the successes they’ve enjoyed in life. Seniors are especially moved by disasters. In the weeks following Hurricane Katrina, for example, seniors and other Americans contributed more than $1.3 billion dollars to the Red Cross alone! AARP research shows that Americans age

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6 - 10 p.m. Live music by Bittersweet Dowtown Melbourne New Haven Ave. Melbourne 321-724-1741

5:30 p.m. Benefits the Center for the Visually Impaired Crowne Plaza Melbourne 2605 N. A1A Hwy. Indialantic 321-777-4100

1:15 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Biodiversity of the Indian River Lagoonâ&#x20AC;? Buena Vida Estates 2129 W. New Haven Ave. Melbourne 321-724-0060, ext. 23

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. A tribute to honor and remember the service and sacrifice of our veterans. Maxwell C. King Center 3865 N. Wickham Rd. Melbourne 321-242-2219

7:30 a.m. Benefits Space Coast Pride Eau Gallie Civic Center 1551 Highland Ave. Melbourne 321-426-8112

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Senior Life Benefit Concert: The Music Man

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Greenpeace Day Lifelong Scholar Society

Every Day is Veterans Day Rainbow Run 5K

Photography Club

2 - 4 p.m., Wednesdays Engage in stimulating conversation on a variety of philosophical topics. Cocoa Beach Library 550 N. Brevard Ave. 321-868-1104

Spoonful of Sugar: A Pops Concert

3 - 5 p.m. Suntree/Viera Library 902 Jordan Blass Dr. Melbourne 321-255-4404

2 - 4 p.m. Courtenay Springs Village 1200 S. Courtenay Pkwy. Merritt Island 321-452-1233

Central Brevard Library 308 Forrest Ave. Cocoa 321-633-1792

Cocoa Beach Country Club 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd. Cocoa Beach 321-459-2200

Space Coast Story Tellers

Morning, Noon and Night Concert

Bras for a Cause Trivia Night

Fall Kickoff Dance

5 - 8 p.m. Indian River Preserve Golf Club 3950 Clubhouse Dr. Mims 321-267-6202

Stand Up to Cancer Day Friends of the Suntree/ Courtenay Springs Fall Viera Library Meeting Fashion Show

6 - 7:45 p.m. Suntree/Viera Library 902 Jordan Blass Dr. Melbourne 321-255-4404

Facebook for Beginners

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Searstown Mall 3550 S. Washington Ave. Titusville 321-615-8183

Pickleball

Stand Up to Cancer Day

1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Inspired Living 350 Malabar Rd. SW Palm Bay 321-574-6290

Sept. 22 - Oct. 2, $15 Palm Bay Harley-Davidson 1440 Sportsman Lane NE Palm Bay 321-327-2753 7 - 11 p.m. Heidelberg Restaurant 7 N. Orlando Ave. Cocoa Beach 321-783-4559

Jazz Jam Session

7:30 - 11 p.m. Cocoa Beach Rec Center 321 Ramp Rd. Cocoa 321-738-0195

Beach Readers Book Club

Titusville Farmers Market

Cocoa Beach Contra Dance

5 - 8 p.m. Eau Gallie Arts District Highland Ave. Melbourne 321-574-2737

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9 a.m. - Noon, Ages 6 - 15 Liberty Park 895 Carlyle Ave. SE Palm Bay 321-952-3443

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10 a.m. William A. Johnson, P.A. One Senior Place 8085 Spyglass Hill Rd. Viera 321-253-1667

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Hospice and Palliative Care 3rd annual Taste of the Coast 8th annual Mims Mullet 1 - 2 p.m. 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Festival Kickoff Dinner

6 - 8 p.m. Duran Golf Club 7:30 p.m. Melbourne Municipal Band 7032 Stadium Pkwy. Viera Melbourne Auditorium 321-720-5473 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd. Melbourne, 321-285-6724

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10 a.m. - 5 p.m., $10 Exotic animal show Eau Gallie Civic Center 1551 Highland Ave. Melbourne 863-268-4273

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Space Coast Comic Con 2016 Cosplay, comic books, TV shows and more! Space Coast Convention Center 301 Tucker Lane Cocoa SpacecoastComicCon.com 321-635-9975

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Free Friday Movie 3 p.m. “Dan in Real Life” PG-13 Cocoa Beach Library 550 N. Brevard Ave. Cocoa Beach 321-868-1104

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9/11 Tribute America Rising Boxing 6 - 11:30 p.m. Palm Bay Community Center 1502 Port Malabar Blvd. Palm Bay 321-403-2595

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Thirsty 3rd Thursday 5 - 8 p.m. Live music with food and drink specials. The Avenue Viera Central Park Viera 321-634-5390

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Free Friday Movie 3 p.m. “Hannah and Her Sisters” PG-13 Cocoa Beach Library 550 N. Brevard Ave. Cocoa Beach 321-868-1104

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2nd annual Gala & Casino Night 7 - 11 p.m. Proceeds from this event benefit familes with children fighting leukemia. Rockledge Country Club 1591 S. Fiske Blvd. Rockledge 321-636-6022

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Lunch with Nature Noon - 1 p.m. “Our Indian River Lagoon” with the Marine Resources Council Enchanted Forest Sanctuary 444 Columbia Blvd. Titusville 321-264-5185 Energy Medicine Education 6 p.m. with Rev. Trevor Wry Cocoa Beach Library 550 N. Brevard Ave. Cocoa Beach 321-868-1104

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TGIF Piecemakers Quilting Group 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Suntree/Viera Library 902 Jordan Blass Dr. Viera 321-255-4404 Free Friday Movie 3 p.m. “The Royal Tenenbaums” R Cocoa Beach Library 550 N. Brevard Ave. Cocoa Beach 321-868-1104

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Political Candidates Forum 9:30 a.m. Hear from candidates for the Cocoa Beach City Commission, Seats 1, 2, &3 Cocoa Beach Library 550 N. Brevard Ave. Cocoa Beach 321-868-1104

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Summer travel 10 national parks most frequently visited

BY MARY BROTHERTON Senior Life continues to celebrate the 100th birthday of the National Park Service with a list of our nation’s most visited parks. Last year, 307.2 million people visited NPS sites. More than 10 million people visited the No. 1 spot, although many pass through, unknown and unrecorded, due to the nature of the park. That’s twice the number of visitors as the second most popular park.

1. Great Smoky Mountains National Park draws the most visitors each year. Some travel the scenic 469mile Blue Ridge Parkway and others hike the more-than-800 miles of trails, including part of the Appalachian Trail. Driving enthusiasts enjoy the Tail of the Dragon, at Deal’s Gap, with its 318 curves in 11 miles. This road is bordered by the Great Smoky Mountains and the Cherokee National Forest. With no intersecting roads or driveways, it is considered the No. 1 motorcycle and sports car road on the East Coast. Visitors appreciate the many examples of architecture, industry and transportation associated with the people of the southern Appalachian Mountains; observe nature at its finest during the fall when the changing leaf colors paint the mountains or participate in festivals and events in the communities skirting the park.

2. Grand Canyon, at a mile deep and up to 18 miles wide, is so vast that even from the best vantage points, not one of the more than five million visitors in 2015 could see more than a fraction of its 277 miles. If the immensity of the canyon’s size doesn’t overwhelm visitors, the unique combinations of colors within the exposed layers of the earth’s crust will. Visitors enjoy opportunities for backcountry hiking and river trips up to nearly a month in duration. The Colorado River flowing through Grand Canyon requires an experienced river guide to navigate and reservations one to two years in advance.

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3. Rocky Mountain National Park protects stunning mountain environments within its 415 square miles. Subalpine and alpine woods, more than 300 miles of hiking trails, wildflowers, wildlife and unrivaled star-studded nights make visitors feel they are on top of the world. Visitors must prepare for extreme weather. Hikes to lakes, waterfalls and summits make Rocky Mountain National Park Colorado’s favorite hiking place. Bear Lake, the shortest hike, is about a half-mile round trip with minimal incline. Mount Ida’s trail head at Milner Pass is 4.5 miles long — one way. This high altitude tundra hike begins at the Continental Divide with east and west views. Hikers gain a 2,130-foot elevation when they reach the summit at 12,880 feet.

4. Yosemite National Park includes nearly 1,200 square miles of mountainous scenery. High cliffs, steep valleys, majestic waterfalls, ancient giant sequoias and a large wilderness area draw millions annually. Yosemite is open 24 hours every single day and no reservations are required to visit. The Hetch Hetchy Entrance Station is open only during daylight hours and some roads are closed due to snow, beginning around November, through as late as June. Squirrels and deer injure far more people in Yosemite than bears and mountain lions, so visitors must respect all wildlife. Hang-gliding, fishing, rafting, swimming, hiking, rockclimbing, bicycling and photography are among the activities visitors reported after their trips to Yosemite.

5. Yellowstone, the world’s first national park, is the showpiece of the NPS. The reserve covers 2.2 million acres in Wyoming, Idaho and Montana, Craggy peaks, colorful hot

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springs, mudpots and geysers, alpine lakes, and deep forests. Bison, bears, sheep, moose, and wolves are among the breath-taking sights visitors will see. Yellowstone National Park has approximately half of the world’s geysers, most of which, including Old Faithful, are in the Upper Geyser Basin. Twelve campgrounds are in the park, as is a migratory herd of bison and a grizzly bear population that has recovered from nearextinction. Safety is a paramount concern, but people who properly prepare for their visits have little to worry about, as long as their cameras don’t malfunction.

6. Zion National Park is 229 square miles of rock towers, sandstone canyons and sharp cliffs in Utah’s high plateau, where the Virgin River carves its way through Zion Canyon to the desert below. The elevation changes about 5,000 feet, from the highest point at Horse Ranch Mountain to the lowest point at Coal Pits Wash, leading to a diversity of habitats and species. The park has more than 1,000 species of plants. This abundance of plant life supports a variety of wildlife, including the endangered California condors and the highest density of breeding Mexican spotted owls in Utah. The Petrified Forest records a time when the area was covered by a shallow sea.

7. Olympic National Park in Washington covers almost a million acres. Ice-capped mountains, oldgrowth temperate rain forests and more than 70 miles of wild coastline beckon park visitors year-round. Kalaloch Beach is ideal for walking and treasure hunting. Ruby Beach is rockier but has incredible tidepools. Lake Ozette, popular for canoeing, kayaking and boating, is connected to the Pacific coast on land via three-mile section trails that pass petroglyphs. Salmon can be observed in many of the lakes and rivers, including Salmon Cascades. 8. Grand Teton National Park in northwestern Wyoming rises above a scene rich with extraordinary wildlife, pristine lakes and alpine terrain. Explore more than 200 miles of trails, float the Snake River or relax in the quiet. Mountains, valleys, lakes, rivers and amazing

Wyoming skies, forests, wildflowers and wildlife make up the park, which has a rich cultural history with old homesteads and cattle ranches to explore and photograph. Trails through the park are the same trails that have been used since the 1820s. Hike, bike, walk, observe wildlife, take photographs, backpack, camp, climb, fish, swim, boat, float and canoe during the summer. In the winter, you can ski or snowshoe. The Teton Range lures climbers and mountaineers from across the globe. Many of the 230 miles of trails allow horseback riding.

9. Acadia National Park, the first Eastern National Park and the first national park created entirely by private land donations, was established on July 8, 1916 by President Woodrow Wilson. Visitors to the rugged coast of Maine are awed by the beauty, the many plants and animals, as well as the tallest mountain on the U.S. Atlantic coast. Acadia visitors hike granite peaks, bike historic carriage roads or simply enjoy the views. Almost two dozen hiking trails run from very easy to strenuous and pass cairns and cliffs. Equestrian trails and carriage trails cover 45 miles of the park’s 47,000 acres.

10. Glacier National Park covers more than a million acres in Montana with trails in excess of 700 miles that are open to horses, mules, donkeys, llamas and people. Goat Haunt, Two Medicine, Going-to-the-Sun and Logan Pass are just some of the colorfullynamed destinations in the park. One weekend each summer, park rangers and volunteers survey every mountain goat site. Mountain goats are an iconic symbol of the park, as well as a key species of concern found in Glacier’s high country. Glacier has a variety of wildlife, including black and grizzly bears, mountain lions, deer, beavers and a multitude of birds, including bald and golden eagles. SL

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North Brevard Making a home for sugar gliders BY MUFFY BERLYN Sugar gliders, also known as sugar bears, are small nocturnal marsupials, looking a little like a flying squirrel with side membranes for gliding through tree tops. For the last 10 to 15 years they have made their way into the hearts of family members as a household pet. Buying two sugar gliders to keep one another company may be best as they can get lonely. Susie McLean, a resident of Titusville, bought a female and male pair of gliders from a Titusville breeder, naming them Scooter and Trigger. “I love my babies,” she said, explaining they have different personalities. “Trigger was three weeks out of the [mother’s] pouch when I first held him. He was very calm. Scooter is different. She wants to run around, he wants to cuddle,” McLean explained. With a little patience they are known for bonding with their owner, and being a clean, safe and fun pet. Bonding by handling them, talking to them and carrying them with you in a bonding pouch or loose clothing pocket is part of the fun of owning a sugar glider. Bonding can take a few days to a few months. They bond by smell, so using a small piece of fleece fabric that you rub over you and other family members, and place in a cage as a nesting cloth will aid in bonding. “If you change your perfume they might not know who you are,” McLean said. A small starter cage where you can easily reach inside the cage to grab them is less stress on the animal. After bonding with you, a big cage is advised for them to move freely. McLean said they are not particularly messy pets. “We have a big bird cage with a [removable] tray underneath. I take the tray out and line with newspaper every couple days.” They can glide, and McLean’s gliders like to jump from the back of her curtain to her couch. Once bonded to you, they might be allowed to roam freely outside the cage in a closed room. McLean advises not to leave them unsupervised. “They’re like kids.” Space Coast Sugar Gliders-SCSG LLC, is a USDA certified breeder in Titusville. Christine Haller, who turned her hobby into a business more than 10 years ago, has eight breeding pairs of sugar gliders. Like purebred dogs, gliders can be expensive, ranging from $200 to $2,000 for each glider. Their coat color and pattern primarily dictates the price, with fancy names like mosaics, cremeinos, and black beauties. Haller commented on taming them, “They have to get adjusted to new smells. I try to have mine as tame and social as I can have them here, used to new sounds, taking them to Walmart [in a bonding pouch]. The more socialized, the easier the transition will be. A lot of

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people buy from me because I like to make it an easy transition.” Because gliders can live nine to 15 years, Haller said, “I look for forever homes for my gliders.” She offers lifetime mentoring. She also gives new owners a bonding pouch, with which, “You can virtually take them anywhere. Just zip them up.” SL For more information, contact Haller at spacecoastsugargliders@ yahoo.com or 407-748-6384 or go to spacecoastsugargilders.com on Facebook.

Thursday, Sept. 1, 26 • 1:30 - 3 p.m. Mims-Scottsmoor Book Club Discussing “A Town Like Alice” by Nevil Shute. Refreshments provided. Thursday, Sept. 1, 26 • 6 - 8 p.m. Acrylic Painting with Pat Urbano Registration required Cost: $10

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The curriculum is currently a basic genealogy course to assist those who are interested in family history. It includes the basic topics, with some more advanced information in course areas such as Internet use, free and pay websites, personal histories, photography, census, military records, land records and wills. The full course costs $35. It includes class materials and GSSB membership. Marian Harrison is the instructor. SL Students can pre-register or sign up online at GSSB.net, email mar59inm@aol.com or at the first class at the library,

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Brevard residents packed the Brevard County Commission Chamber Aug. 9. and with a 5-0 vote, the Board of Commissioners passed a motion to put a referendum on the November ballot for a half-cent sales tax to fund projects for the restoration of the Indian River Lagoon (IRL). This was a victory not only for the supporters present at the meeting, but for the community that had its voice heard. That, unfortunately, is not always what happens. Just this month, “state environmental regulators voted […] to approve new standards that will increase the amount of cancer-causing toxins allowed in Florida’s rivers and streams under a plan the state says will protect more Floridians than current standards,” the Associated Press reported. That vote was taken while the seat for a commissioner representing the environmental community was vacant on the commission. Whose interests are being protected in this case? Despite the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) affirming that the new rules were created to “ensure Floridians can continue to safely eat Florida’s seafood, swim in and drink potable water from state surface waters,” according to the Associated Press “one of the commissioners who voted against the new standards questioned if the changes were being done to assist companies that want to pursue a type of oil and gas drilling known as fracking.”

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That would be simply appalling. Then on Aug. 12, the Gainesville Sun reported that “the hotly-debated Sabal Trail natural gas pipeline has received its final federal permits and company officials are seeking a green light to start construction along a 516-mile corridor that includes environmentally sensitive parts of north central Florida. […] The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers finalized permits that allow the companies partnering on the pipeline — Houston-based Spectra Energy, Duke Energy and FP&L parent company NextEra Energy — to discharge dredged and fill material into water bodies, such as wetlands, during construction.” Could it be a mere coincidence? After reading the article “Gov. Scott had stake in pipeline firm whose $3 billion venture he and his appointees backed” (miamiherald.com/news/ state/article1976380.html) in the Miami Herald from July 21, 2014 where it is reported that “the governor owned a stake in Spectra Energy, the Houston company chosen by Florida Power & Light that July to build and operate the $3 billion pipeline. Sabal Trail Transmission LLC is a joint venture of Spectra Energy and

FPL’s parent, NextEra Energy,” it becomes a little hard to believe in coincidence. That is the kind of coincidence that we have been experiencing more and more these days. So much so that an organization called Represent.Us was created. Launched in late 2012, Represent.Us is “the nation’s largest grassroots anti-corruption campaign” that vows to “bring conservatives and progressives together to fix America’s corrupt political system.” If you would like to learn more and get involved, check their page on Facebook or sign up to join the local chapter at volunteer.represent.us/spacecoast. It seems to me that citizens are prepared to put their money where their mouths are, but politicians, on the other hand, seem to only be prepared to put their mouths where the money is disregarding the impact — sometimes potentially catastrophic — their decisions may have. This became almost the norm in this despicable system we are living in. Passing the referendum to help the IRL may be a hard sell not because people don’t want to fix the lagoon and contribute to the best for our community, but because they’ve been burned and lack trust. They are tired of being stuck with the bill while politicians keep making bad decisions that compromise our environment and our well being to solely favor their own interests. SL Email Marcia Booth at Marcia@3RsAndBeyond.org

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Construction trucks and equipment in Wickham Park are making inroads on a new pedestrian parkway. “Two and a half weeks ago, we broke ground on a pedway, an eight-foot wide pedestrian parkway,” park supervisor Jessica Breault said. The concrete pedway when completed near the end of September will be just under a mile and a quarter. “It will follow the main loop of roadway that goes around the park. [Pedestrians] can walk the loop without having to share the roadway [with cars],” Breault said. See other Wickham park articles on pages 11 & 13

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