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Suntree course golfer seals Senior British Open win

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Suntree Country Club member Marco Dawson celebrates winning the 2015 Senior Open Golf Championship at Sunningdale Golf Club in England.

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BY MIKE GAFFEY

ro golfer Marco Dawson is playing like a champion since he joined the Champions Tour last

year. After more than 12 fruitless years on the PGA Tour, Dawson, 51, claimed his second Champions Tour victory of 2015 by winning the Senior British Open Championship on July 26 in Berkshire, England. Dawson shot 16-under-par 264, fending off challenges by Bernhard VIERA VOICE 7630 N. Wickham Rd., #105 Viera, FL 32940 VieraVoice.com VieraMD.com

Langer and Colin Montgomerie to earn $319,090. Honored for his victory with a poolside reception Aug. 7 at Suntree Country Club, Dawson recalled how he felt on the 18th green as he lined up for a 25-foot birdie putt that would seal the biggest win of his career. “I knew it was the last hole so I had one chance, and if I made the putt I knew it was going to be over,” said Dawson, whose wife, Heather, accompanied him to England. “So I Presort Std U.S. Postage PAID Orlando, FL Permit No. 1979

was the only one left in the field that could win the tournament outright. If I make my putt, it’s all over. Nobody else can win. It doesn’t matter what anybody else does. And even if Colin Montgomerie made his putt it didn’t matter. So all that I focused on was that I make my putt. So that’s all I wanted to do, and it worked out.”

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Preseason is over for the new Buffalo Wild Wings in Viera. It’s time for football. “Our staff has no idea what they’re in for,” said James Pettis, general manager of the family-friendly sports bar and restaurant, which opened May 25 at 7191 Lake Andrew Drive. “Opening over the holiday was nice, and you usually get a couple months’ honeymoon over the summer. It was perfect for us. It got us right through the summer and right into the start of school. “And now football’s here,

and football’s our bread and butter.” With a menu featuring burgers, sandwiches and Buffalo-style wings, a wide variety of domestic, imported and craft beers, and 59 indoor and outdoor televisions, one of the newest Buffalo Wild Wings in the 1,080-restaurant chain is ready for fired-up football fans of all ages. Visitors might think they’ve stumbled into a sports stadium when they enter the 6,000-square foot restaurant, which seats 255 people. Booths are numbered like stadium seats. Interior walls are brick. And big-screen

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they wait for food, Pettis said. “The one thing that separates us from most sports bars is the fact that we are kid-friendly,” Pettis said. “We’re a family restaurant first and a sports bar second.” The Minneapolis-based chain also is committed to giving and to helping local youth, with a goal of donating $6 million to Boys & Girls Clubs of America by 2017. Regular customers can donate part of their bill to their favorite charity each time they dine by applying to the chain’s “Eat Wings, Raise Funds” program. Buffalo Wild Wings also caters to fantasy football fans, hosting draft day

parties and providing free fantasy draft kits, Pettis said. “We give them flags for smack talk and coupons to use throughout the year,” he said. “Plus, they get to pick their own seats.” Pettis said he’s “very happy” with the community’s response since the restaurant opened. “I think Viera needed something like this up here,” he said. “This is something uniquely dynamic because we are a kids’ place. So we really pride ourselves on the fact that we are family friendly.” For more information, call 321-638-0882 or go to buffalowildwings.com. VV

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Goodwill Industries of Central Florida has opened a Goodwill Donation Xpress Center at 7007 N. Wickham Road in Suntree. The drop-off location, formerly the site of a Kennedy Space Center Federal Credit Union, accepts

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The fourth Viera Voice Scarecrow Stroll gets underway Oct. 1 through 15, culminating with the Harvest Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 at The Avenue Viera featuring the popular Penny Creek Band. A constant in the Brevard County bluegrass scene since it officially formed in 2005, the group plays a full slate of standards, occasionally branching out slightly into country and swing. In addition to picking fast and improvising at full speed, Penny Creek is also known for tight harmonies on their vocals. “The Penny Creek Band has been a hit at the festival, so we are thrilled to have them back,” said Jill Gaines, CEO of Bluewater Creative Group, publisher of Viera Voice and Senior Life newspapers and Viera MD and Boomer Guide magazines as well as creator of popular expos and events. Accomplished banjo player Isaac Taylor, of Vero Beach, joined Penny Creek in 2008. “I heard it played on the ‘Andy Griffith Show’ and ‘O Brother Where Art Thou’.” I wanted at age 13 to quit

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piano because I was bored with it. My mom said I could quit but I had to pick up another instrument. I just jokingly said I’ll just do banjo, so I got a banjo and I just fell in love with it,’’ he said. Band leader Susan Pounds, who plays standup bass and mandolin, was surprised when she first heard the young picker. “It’s very difficult to find a banjo player and when I heard Isaac I was totally impressed,” she said. Guitar player Chris Paganoni of Merritt Island joined in 2013 and also started playing at age 13 influenced by his father, who built bluegrass mandolins in Manassas, Va.

“My father’s instruments are used by a lot of the famous bluegrass bands. I grew up with those guys coming to the house. I didn’t know how lucky I was,’’ he said. The band’s fiddle player from day one is Bo Frazer, who lives in the Eau Gallie area. Frazer took up music in Philadelphia back during the folk music surge in the ’60s and ’70s. There are few more appropriate places to hear bluegrass than the Harvest Festival, Pounds said. “Now it’s going to be in The Avenue Viera which is really cool. They had bales of hay for people to sit on. It’s always a very attentive audience,’’ Pounds said.

Businesses are invited to build a scarecrow to generate foot traffic along a mapped route across the greater Viera/ Suntree area, the public coming to view and vote on the unique creation for the People’s Choice top award trophy and bragging rights for the year. The ’crows will be on silent auction to benefit charity that feeds hungry families. “Creating a scarecrow is a fun, team-building exercise that gives employees an even greater sense of pride in their workplace,” Gaines said. “The public loves having fun, free activities and events to enjoy, not to mention chances to win great prizes for their efforts. Also, it’s wonderful to know that the business you patronize cares about the community, and that your support of it is helping a charity,’’ she said. A pull-out map will be published in October’s Viera Voice that is also a ballot, showing readers where to go to see the scarecrows and get a secret code as proof. The more scarecrows they enjoy, the more valuable the prizes there are up for grabs when they drop off their ballots at locations in east, west, north and south areas of greater Viera.

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Schools will also create schoolcrows, to be posted at business booster locations along the route for viewing and voting, with the People’s Choice award trophy going to the crowd favorite. The scarecrows and schoolcrows will be moved to the festival for judging for Artistic Creativity and a $500 prize sponsored by Viera Voice, and placed up for silent auction to benefit either the charity or the school. New this year is the kids’ Mini-Crow building contest open to children in age groups of 6 to 9 and 10 to 15, with a total of $100 in gift certificates as prizes. The Harvest Festival is where the public can stroll to see the best of all the ’crows in one place, and enjoy other free activities in addition to music, such as pumpkin patch and the Viera Voice signature Zucchini 500 car race, where children build their own racers from actual aerodynamic green squash with axles and wheels. For more information, to register to build a scarecrow or schoolcrow, to sponsor attractions at the Harvest Festival or obtain exhibitor space, go to VieraVoice.com or call 321-242-1235. VV

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They may not have a lot of experience, or a deep bench. But if you want to beat the Holy Trinity football team this season, there is something you’re going to have to do: Score a lot of points. “I don’t think we’ll be in any 7-3 games,” Tigers coach Nate Hooks Jr. said. Led by sophomore receiver Jashaun Corbin, who is already getting looks from major Division I college programs, Holy Trinity’s offense figures to be in high octane mode this season. “It’s going to be very highscoring,” junior quarterback Jacquel (Joc) Perry said. “It’s (a) no-huddle, air it out (offense). Defenses are going to get tired. That’s why we

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With nine returning players and six returning starters back from last year’s team, the Viera High volleyball team has the talent to do something special this season. “Potentially, it has the possibility to be one of our best teams,” Hawks coach Sarah Wayne said. “But they have to figure out what it’s going to take to play at a high level.” With players like senior Cailea Gibbs, a standout middle blocker who recently committed to the University of North Florida, the Hawks certainly don’t lack for motivation. Gibbs and nearly all of her teammates played club volleyball in the offseason, with some even making the drive to play for the Orlando Volleyball Academy. “We’ve gotten so much better in the offseason,” Gibbs said. “It’s not really pressure for the seniors, but it is our last year of high school and we want to leave a legacy in some way.” Other seniors hoping to leave their mark are setter Lina Ruiz, right-side hitter Danee Smith, middle blocker Kendall Mall and right side/ middle Ariana Casingal. Together, the Hawks are an impressive group. “Offensively, we’re really strong,” Wayne said. “We have multiple players who can do multiple things from all different positions. And we have good height. We’re tall this year. “And this core group of

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kids has been together for a while.” That experience of playing together should really pay off because the players know each other on and off the court so well. They are also eager to wipe away the memory of last year’s 14-12 season. “It’s going to help just because we’re starting where we left off last year,” Gibbs said. “We were disappointed. We had high hopes last year and we didn’t quite fulfill what we were (aiming for). “But we have gotten a few extra people and we’re all reaching toward a common goal and I think we’re going to be really successful this year.” The Hawks, who opened the season Aug. 24 at Astronaut, will face a key early-season stretch in September with three

straight matchups against district opponents Melbourne (Sept. 2), St. Cloud (Sept. 3) and Celebration (Sept. 8). The annual Pink Game is set for Oct. 13 against Holy Trinity. If the idea of leaving a legacy isn’t enough motivation, all the Hawks have to do is remember the feeling they had when the school’s girls golf and soccer teams both won state championships. “Just seeing them as a team, it really makes you motivated to experience that with your team yourself,” Gibbs said. “… Golf and soccer, we want to be a part of that. Even if we don’t make it to state, we want to be up there on that banner somewhere.” VV

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Hawks poised for another big football season BY CARL KOTALA

There were a lot of firsts for the Viera High football program last season. The two biggest, of course, were the first unbeaten regular season and the first district title in school history. But as the new season begins, this is a Viera team that still feels like it has something to prove, and still has history to make. “We had a decent season last year,” senior cornerback

Trevor Merritt said. “We shocked a few people. But we have a lot to prove still. We know we have the talent this year. We’re just ready to play.” And play the Hawks will, against a schedule that looks like a who’s who list of Brevard County powerhouses. Cocoa. Palm Bay. Merritt Island. They’re all there. So is Lakeland Kathleen and Allen, Texas. Yes, Allen, Texas. But as far as Hawks coach Kevin Mays is concerned

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Viera High wide receiver Tré Nixon (yellow jersey) and cornerback Trevor Merritt have both caught the eye of college recruiters.

Quinton Richard and Don Jackson. Running back Zack Blanch is one of the more underrated players in the county. Up front, Viera will be led by Hunter Ulrich, Blake Ward and Brian Pickles. Defensively, leading tackler Brandon Mays is back along with defensive linemen Marco Foreman and Justin Harrison and a defensive backfield that includes Merritt, Evan Cruz, Jay Boyd, Lance Reynolds and

transfers Will Champion and Malek Folston. By playing such a tough regular season schedule, the Hawks believe their next trip to the playoffs will be much better than last year’s 48-0 loss to Charlotte. “That was a good thing that happened,” Merritt said. “We see that we can be knocked down. Now, we know how to get back up. That was a lot of motivation.” VV

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The Suntree United Methodist Church fall event known as Attic Treasures is expected to be even more popular this year for two reasons. The 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 sale is known for its “high quality products and specialty items of good style” and large bake sale, co-organizer Merle Gelles said. New this year is a silent auction of more than 100 donated gift certificates and new items, including Disney

Park-Hopper tickets for four valued at $620. “This is expected to increase the benefit to the charities the sale supports,” volunteer Nancy Short said. Charities include Daily Bread soup kitchen in Melbourne; Devereux residential school for children with behavioral and developmental challenges; the Salvation Army Women’s Shelter; and the Space Coast Center for Mothers with Children requiring emergency housing. The second reason is that the major Christmas Bazaar

that typically follows in November will go on hiatus for one year as the church settles in new pastors for the first time in 12 years. Gelles is requesting donations of auction prizes or items for the sale, such as small appliances, cookware, glassware, antiques or collectibles, seasonal items, jewelry, bedding, linens, books, toys, sporting goods, pictures, mirrors, silk flowers, CDs, DVDs and miscellaneous items. Items can be dropped off from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9 at the church,

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The Burns and Allen 1940s radio show is coming to a Suntree stage Saturday, Sept. 12. Actors will reenact the show made popular by comedy icons George Burns and Gracie Allen during a prelude to the popular Suntree Silent Cinema at Suntree United Methodist Church, 7400 N. Wickham Road. The feature film, Buster Keaton’s “The General,” will be accompanied by an original score written and performed by SUMC organist Tom Taylor.

Local comedian and actor Mario Busacca will portray Burns, while Taylor’s wife, Lori Taylor, will take on the role of Allen. An ice cream social starts at 5:30 in the dining hall. Doors open to the sanctuary at 6 p.m. and the radio show starts at 6:30 p.m., followed by the film. The event is totally free but tickets are required. Donations are collected to make improvements to musical programming for the church and the community. For more information, call 321-242-2585. VV

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The Florida Southern College graduate and Merritt Island resident followed up his win in England with a fifth-place finish Aug. 2 at the Champions Tour’s 3M Championship in Blaine, Minn. Dawson shot 13-under-par 203, five strokes behind winner and defending champion Kenny Perry. He finished the three-day tournament with 15 birdies and two bogeys, pocketing $83,125. His mother, Francesca, also a Merritt Island resident, carried his bags for him. Dawson, who turned pro in 1985 and played more than 400 PGA events without a victory, won the Tucson Conquistadores Classic in March and earned $255,000. He finished in the money but not near the top in the Boeing Classic in Snoqualmie, Wash. Aug. 21 to 23. “The last five years I’ve been driving and putting really well,” Dawson said of his recent successes. “Once you start getting to the point where you’re driving and putting well and you’re always in play, then it becomes a game of course management: Where am I going to put this ball, where are the bad spots, where is the trouble, how do I stay away from that, instead of

had been living in Lakeland before moving to Merritt Island about 18 months ago to be closer to his parents and his brother’s family. He was awarded an honorary membership at Suntree Country Club, where his parents and brother are members. “Marco has been a great addition to the Suntree family,” said Suntree Country Club General Manager Steve Lamontagne, who threw the celebration for Dawson and played with him on the PGA Tour. “His participation in the club has been a real asset, and we now have a Major Championship winner as part of the club.” Dawson currently is fourth in the Champions Tour’s Schwab Cup standings behind Montgomerie, Jeff Maggert and Langer. “They’ve treated me well here,” he said, “and I’ve tried VIERA VOICE Mike Gaffey to reciprocate whenever I Pro golfer and Merritt Island resident Marco Dawson meets with Harry and Judith Vickers of Suntree during can — do a clinic here and an Aug. 7 reception at Suntree Country Club celebrating Dawson’s Senior British Open victory in July. there, play with members, stuff like that.” standing on a tee trying to where I want to put it on she said. “When he made that For more information on figure out am I going to miss the green. It’s just a little last putt, I screamed. I was Suntree Country Club, call it in the left rough or the bit better mechanics for the hoarse for three days.” 321-242-6230. VV right rough. swing and better putting and Dawson and his family “Now I’m trying to figure better course management.” out whether I’m going to Francesca Dawson said hit it to the right side of watching the final day of the fairway or the left side. the Senior British Open on And when I hit to the green, television with family in instead of thinking, ‘OK, the DeLand was almost too much trap is short and there’s one to bear. over here,’ I’m thinking of “I was a nervous wreck,”

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Viera Charter School new assistant principal Tom Armstrong joins principal Dr. Julie Cady and deans Chenistique Goizueta and Michelle Norcross as the school continues growth in its third year. BY LINDA WIGGINS

He wears a lot of hats. As the new assistant principal at Viera Charter School, Tom Armstrong is charged with watching over and developing the facilities at the school, which just started its third year serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade. He’s also the athletic director, making sure students have an opportunity to take part in league activities and any other extracurricular activity. “It’s my first opportunity as

an athletic director, but I’ve been involved in athletics my whole life,” said Armstrong, who coached for 17 years at Palm Bay High School, including varsity basketball, swimming, football and baseball at different times from 1980 to 1997. In 2006, he was the Brevard County School District Assistant Principal of the Year at Eau Gallie High School focusing on facilities, eventually retiring from the school district. Most recently, he was the principal at Melbourne Central Catholic High School until a heart health scare

suffered on the tennis court convinced him to resign to focus on his health. “I missed the kids and I certainly feel like I have a lot to contribute, and this job opened up that was a great opportunity for me,” Armstrong said of the school, which has a focus on STEAM — science, technology, engineering, arts and math — and enjoys many partnerships between the space and defense industry and the Florida Institute of Technology and other higher education. VCS administration

For VCS principal Dr. Julie Cady, a strong right hand man means more time for one-on-one. “My goal this year is to be in our classrooms more, interacting with our students, having professional conversations with teachers about the curriculum and instruction that is taking place,” Cady said. “My ultimate objective is not only to provide a safe social emotional learning environment, but also to provide an educational environment that maximizes students’ capacity to learn.” As the school welcomes 200 new students for an expanded capacity of nearly 950 students, facilities inside the school are also rolling out. New this year is the Robotics Lab and a Radio Station and TV/Video Production Studio.

The schools’ two deans also have their areas of focus in the coming year. “I’ll focus on providing the teachers and students the appropriate curriculum resources needed to meet the instructional rigor facilitated in the classrooms,” said Michelle Norcross, Dean of Curriculum and Assessments. As with public schools, VCS is navigating the Florida education transition in how learning is evaluated. And while Chenistique Goizueta’s title is Dean of Students or dean of discipline, think of the D word more as study skills than punishment. “My focus is on making sure students are following their progression plan to make sure they are successful for whatever journey they decide to take after middle school.” For more information, call the school at 321-541-1343. VV

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Teachers vow to start each day with a ‘fresh mind’ BY LINDA WIGGINS

When Quest Elementary School principal Elia “Ellie” Lea brought powerhouse motivational speaker John Perricone in to address area teachers Aug. 5, she had an ulterior motive. Administrators need a pep talk as much as teachers. Lea organized the workshop for teachers at Viera High, Kennedy Middle, Ralph Williams Elementary, Suntree Elementary and Longleaf Elementary schools and held it in the VHS auditorium. “Mr. Perricone spoke of the importance of having a ‘fresh mind,’ what he calls ‘sho shin,’ and to come excited

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“The attitude we bring to the workplace is up to us,” Perricone said. “A warm smile and the acts of contributions that we bring create a positive atmosphere for all stakeholders and a lasting impression on the students we serve every day.” Among the practical goals of the workshop is teacher retention. Social media has lit up in the wake of a report detailing high numbers of Brevard teachers leaving the

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our quest to be best in the nation.” Armstrong is in the business of education at home as well. Married to Elizabeth “Betsy,” they have a son, Shaun, 11, entering sixth grade at Ascension Catholic School, James is in 10th grade at Eau Gallie High School and Benjamin starts at Santa Fe Community College in Gainesville with sights on becoming a Gator at the University of Florida. He’s no stranger to the task of fundraising, which helps when you focus on facilities and athletics, since sports is looked upon as a luxury in terms of academics and often must pay its own

Lea said. “While teaching at times can bring along its day-to-day challenges, it is important that we remember that every person has their own unique story. Tapping into the passion, compassion, warmth and kindness brought on by a teacher will help to bring a sense of happiness and comfort to the people we touch on a daily basis.” VV way. He’s excited about the proposed partnership with the YMCA Family Center planned next door. “You start asking yourself these questions, where do we practice, what do we do with the kids when it rains?” Armstrong said of his shopping list that merely starts with a gymnasium and a swimming pool, just some of the facilities the school and the YMCA hope to share. Armstrong is in on the ground floor and he’s prepared for the long haul. “I’m all in,” he said. For more information, call the school at 321-541-1343. VV

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Mike Alba is entering his second year as principal at Viera High School. BY CARL KOTALA

Mike Alba may be entering his second year as the Viera High principal, but make no mistake about it: He’s always been a Hawk. In fact, the 44-year-old was part of the school’s original administration when Viera High opened in 2006. He served as the assistant principal in charge of facilities for six years before returning to Cocoa Beach Junior/ Senior High School, where his teaching and administrative career first began. When the opportunity to become Head Hawk presented itself prior to last year, it was one he couldn’t pass up. “I always felt part of this school and part of the family,” Alba said. “To have the opportunity to come back … I was very excited about that.” Knowing many of the staff and members of the local business community made for a smooth transition. “I think it helped knowing how the various academies run, how vital the music program is to the overall success of our school, knowing the history of our athletic program … (and) knowing many of the faculty already and having their trust already,” he said. “I think it made a huge difference.” As Viera starts its 10th year, Alba took time to reflect on his first year as principal

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and what lies ahead. “I believe we had a very successful year in many areas,” he said of the 2014-15 academic year. Alba referenced the Hawk Nation Spirit Squad and the Hawk Buddy Program, which pairs special needs students with other students to ensure every student feels they are part of the student body. He also pointed to a student-led Dance Marathon, which raised $6,000 for the Children’s Miracle Network. Three seniors were selected as National Merit Scholarship Finalists and 40 seniors earned Associate of Arts degrees through Eastern Florida State College to go with their high school diplomas. This year, Viera students can earn a distinction that will help them stand out on college applications by completing the AP Capstone Diploma Program. Students must pass four AP classes of their choice, along with two new AP courses that help students research and write a long-term research paper. “I think I’m probably even more excited about this new school year, just having built the relationship with the teachers and students and the community,” Alba said. “I absolutely see the potential of Viera High School to be, I believe, one of the best high schools in Florida.” VV

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Back-to-school photos make community ‘feel like family’ BY LINDA WIGGINS

Manatee Elementary School PTO president Nicki Hensley had fun with the fact that her son, Cooper, got the same teacher as older sister Lily did in a previous year. He wore a shirt specially made that read: “Hensley, The Sequel.” “We have a lot of fun, both as a family and as a school family with teachers, staff, students and their families,” said Hensley, who deemed the teacher meet-and-greet the day before as “hat day.” “If I had thought of it, I could have included one of mom doing the back-to-school happy dance right about 8 a.m.” Families from across the Viera/Suntree area sent in photos from their child’s first day to VieraVoice.com and many were posted to the Viera Voice Facebook page. April Murray captured three generations in her Suntree Elementary back-toschool photos, if you count behind the camera as well as in front. Grandma Kitty Hatton posed with daughter Allie, while son Cole greeted teacher Holly Keesecker in the classroom. A popular practice is to post said photos on Facebook. The trend makes it possible to share with family members and friends outside the area. “I just love seeing all the pictures of the first day of school from my Florida family,” said Athena Bauerle, who moved this past year to

Philadelphia for her husband’s job, which meant she had to leave her Suntree community and Quest Elementary school. Her son, Andrew started at a new school in the North later in the month, but her son, Robert, returned to Florida as a freshman at the University of Central Florida, and he’ll stay

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Cooper Hensley started first grade with the same teacher his sister Lily had in a previous year.

locally with his grandmother, Joyce Keesey. “Seeing these pictures from near and far make it seem like we are all a part of one big family,” Bauerle said. To see the photos, go to VieraVoice.com or view the Viera Voice Facebook page. VV

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Lily Hensley is now a fourth grader at Manatee Elementary.

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Brothers Michael and Matthew Maroz make their way to Suntree Elementary.

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Suntree Elementary School student Allie Cole shares firstday-of-school excitement with grandma Kitty Hatton.

Jackson and Logan Charles head off to Quest Elementary School.

Suntree Elementary School student Cole Murray greets his teacher, Holly Keesecker.

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Administrators and teachers at DeLaura Middle School in Satellite Beach, which serves students from Suntree and parts of Viera, started the first day of school by welcoming Bobby Pruett as principal and Jud Kaminisky as the new vice principal. Pruett, second from right rear, moved up from vice principal and Kaminsky, far right rear, moved over from Eau Gallie High School.

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Business leaders get update on Viera Company projects BY MIKE GAFFEY

Representatives of The Viera Company presented an update on numerous construction projects during an Aug. 12 meeting of the Viera Suntree Business Council of the Melbourne Regional Chamber of East Central Florida. Projects for the rapidly growing area include new residential communities as well as road construction, Scott Miller, vice president of sales and community management and president/ broker for Viera Realty, Inc., and Todd Pokrywa, senior vice president for land use planning and development, told attendees. “We’re one of the top master planned communities in the country, and over the next several years we’re looking forward to moving into the Top 20, and hopefully the Top 10,” Miller said. New communities planned for Viera include Addison Village, just south of Health First’s Viera Hospital which is the first of four planned village-style communities. Some 4,000 residential units are planned in several neighborhoods in Addison Village: initially Reeling Park North, a community near the currently-under-construction Strom Park; Seville, a 49-lot gated community just south of the traffic circle; Trasona, a community on land west of Stadium Parkway and south of Wickham Road; and Valencia, a 69-unit gated

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The unique Strom Park is the first community of the new west Viera area, which ultimately will be home to nearly 30,000 new residents.

community just south of Seville. A village center will serve as a community gathering place as well as a location for commercial uses. Addison Village neighborhoods will feature numerous amenities and be connected by a network of streets and trails to encourage walking, biking and other recreational activities. Sales are set to start this year for Adelaide, a high-end 150-lot gated community in Viera’s northern section, Miller said. Community amenities are planned to include a five-acre park, a private 120-acre central recreational lake, tennis courts and a jogging trail system. New Viera residents are a mix of young professionals, older Brevardians

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downsizing to smaller homes, residents from the Orlando and Miami areas seeking better schools and less congestion, and Northerners, Miller said. “We get our fair share of people from the Mid-Atlantic, Virginia, D.C., Maryland area,” he said. The Viera Company is juggling several road construction projects that it is fully funded, Pokrywa said. Chief among them is the six-laning of Wickham Road from Murrell Road to the traffic circle. Originally planned for completion this year, the $10 million project has been hampered by heavy rains and won’t be finished until 2016. Work also is proceeding on widening Stadium Parkway from the Fiske Boulevard-Interstate-95 interchange to just north

of the Viera Boulevard intersection, Pokrywa said, improving Stadium Parkway south of Wickham Road, and extending Lake Andrew Drive south, where it eventually will link with the Pineda Causeway interchange. The company is also contributing about $12 million to a current roadway improvements project on Barnes Boulevard. The Viera Co. also will pay for widening sections of Viera Boulevard from two lanes to four lanes, Pokrywa said. Work will coincide with a $7.5 million Florida Department of Transportation project that will transform the Viera Boulevard interchange into a “diverging diamond” interchange. The project is expected to start in 2017, he said.

The interchange project will help set the stage for development of a proposed regional commerce center/ office park at the southwest quadrant of Viera Boulevard and l-95, Pokrywa said. Nearly 300 businesses have opened in Viera and have created about 10,000 jobs, or one for every Viera household, Pokrywa said. The company agreed to more than $40 million in roadway improvements as mitigation for transportation network impacts when the Brevard County Commission approved future development in west Viera in 2009. “You’ve got to be able to get in and out of the community if you’re going to live here and if you’re going to locate your business here, so we’re getting ahead of the curve in many instances and making those improvements now,” Pokrywa said. V V

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Saturday, October 17

Harvest Festival The Avenue Viera Festival fun, music, Zucchini 500, face painting, vendors.

Brevard Caribbean Fest

Caribbean island music, entertainment and food. Cocoa Village Riverfront Park, 401 Riveredge Blvd. brevardcaribbeanfest.com

Sunday Brunch

10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sundays Tradewinds Restaurant Duran Golf Club 7032 Stadium Pkwy, Viera 321-504-7776, ext. 2

Labor Day

Labor Day Two-Person Scramble

8 a.m. Shotgun Supporting Folds of Honor Foundations. Duran Golf Club 7032 Stadium Pkwy, Viera 321-504-7776, ext. 7340

Homeschool Art & P.E.

1 - 3 p.m., Tue. & Thu., $2 Ages 5 - 12 years. Viera Community Center 321-433-4891

11 a.m. - 2 p.m., 1st Weds. Holiday Inn - Viera 8298 N. Wickham Rd. 321-727-1212 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Suntree/Viera Library 321-255-4404

International Literacy Day

Free admission to State Parks with a library card, a book checked out or a family friendly book brought to donate to a State Park.

Space Coast Gator Club

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Teacher Open House at Brevard Zoo

Party & networking event to kick off the football season. Open to all Gator fans 35 or younger. Buffalo Wild Wings 7191 Lake Andrew Dr., Viera

8 p.m., $15/$10 students International cast of 100 celebrate the 50th anniversary of Up with People. The Scott Center 5625 Holy Trinity Dr. thescottcenter.org

Seminole Club Kickoff

Collect Rocks Day Viera Community Center: Toddler Art Class

Up with People The Journey

9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Learn how to grow a healthy landscape. Viera Community Center 2300 J. Fran Jamieson Way

8:30 - 9:30 a.m., $10 Viera Community Center 321-433-4891

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Sept. 5 - 7 Celebrate the world of cold-blooded animals. Brevard Zoo brevardzoo.org

Conductor and Artistic Director for the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra will go Inside the Music 3 p.m. $10 donation Central Brevard Library Forrest Avenue, Cocoa

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Cold Blooded Weekend

5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Meet reps. of central Florida museums, science centers and other educational institutions. Taste of the Avenue RSVP 321-254-9453, ext. 219 5 p.m. Live music, food samples Melbourne Community from The Avenue restaurants. Orchestra “Once Upon a The Avenue Viera, Central Park Time Musical Storytelling” Tickets $25, $22 advanced 7:30 p.m., Music of Harry purchase, available at the Potter and more. Cocoa Beach Regional Melbourne Auditorium Chamber - Viera office in 625 Hibiscus Blvd. The Avenue. 321-285-6724 321-459-2200

at Brevard Manatees Rivalry Night, 6:35 p.m. Space Coast Stadium 1 - 3 p.m., Crochet, knit, stitch. Beginners welcome. brevardseminoleclub@ gmail.com Suntree/Viera Library

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Brevard Federated Space Coast Gator Club Republican Women Lunch Young Alumni Kick Off

10 - 11:30 a.m. Dr. Cajol will discuss memory loss, aging and research and treatments. One Senior Place RSVP 321-751-6771

Women’s Self Defense Class Field Trip for Adults to 7 - 8 p.m. Navy Seal Museum

11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sundays All you can eat. Pizza Gallery & Grill 2250 Town Center Ave. 321-633-0397

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Your Memory: Prevention and Cures for Tomorrow Wednesday Art Group

Open Club Monthly Mtg. 5:30 p.m. Brevard Users Group (BUG) Open to all Gator fans. Palm Shores Bistro 7 - 8 p.m., first Mondays 8 - 9 p.m. Basics of learning 5060 U.S. Highway 1 Palm Shores Windows. One Senior Place $3 Tuesdays at the Zoo 8085 Spyglass Hill Rd, Viera Brevard Zoo is offering $3 admission to all guests on Tuesdays in September. 321-254-WILD

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Calendar TGIF Seaside Piecemakers 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 2nd & 4th Fridays Quilting group. Suntree/Viera Library 321-255-4404

Freebuilding with Legos 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Blocks provided. Ages 5-10. Suntree/Viera Library 321-255-4404

Fallout Garage Sale

8 a.m. - 12 p.m., free to public. Tables for $21.30. Viera Community Center 321-433-4891

Space Coast Lure Chase (Dogs) 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Chase sport exercise for your dog, entertainment for you. Land near Space Coast Stadium. 321-608-0603, see rules at SpaceCoastLureChase.com

Icons: Mancini & Hamlisch Space Coast Symphony Orchestra 7 p.m., $20, students free The Scott Center 5625 Holy Trinity Dr.

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5 p.m. Food Trucks Heart Walk 8 p.m. Movie Cocoa Village Riverfront Park 7:30 a.m. Activities 8:30 a.m. Walk 401 Riveredge Blvd. Space Coast Stadium 321-639-3500 Oasis Women’s Ministry Open Gym & Pickleball 5800 Stadium Parkway Commuity Band Brevard 9 - 11:30 a.m., 9/17 - 9/19 Parents Night Out 12 - 5 p.m. Viera, 407-481-6309 “A 30th Anniversary Viera Community Center Suntree United Methodist 5:30 - 10 p.m. Celebration!” 321-433-4891 Church Ages 5 - 12 years. $12 1st Food is Your Best Medicine 3 p.m. Dr. Jeanne Maguire, A.P., PhD. Registration required. child, $10 2nd. Includes Musical favorites including Books are Always Better 10 a.m. Foods can delay 7400 N. Wickham Rd. pizza, chips, drink, Scarecrow Builder Homework Helpers the aging process, help you pieces from the first season Than Movies Book Club 321-242-2585 games, craft and movie. 4 - 5 p.m., Tues. & Thurs. deadline Merritt Island High School 6:30 - 7:45 p.m., 2nd Mon. Grades 1 - 6, free tutoring. Deadline to register to build suntreeunitedmethodist.org Preregister by 9/17. sleep better and heal most Auditorium, 10 Mustang of your health imbalances. Viera Community Center Discussing “Olive Kitteridge” Volunteers needed. a scarecrow for the 4th Way, Merritt Island Suntree/Viera Library 321-433-4891 Viera Community Center Suntree/Viera Library annual Scarecrow Stroll, 321-255-4404 321-338-6210 321-433-4891 321-255-4404 Oct. 1-15. 321-242-1235

Cultural Arts Showcase

9:30 - 10:15 a.m., $2 Wednesdays Ages 2 - 5 years.

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. One Senior Place 8085 Spyglass Hill Rd. Viera, RSVP 321-751-6771

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9:30 - 10:15 a.m., $2 Wednesdays Ages 2 - 5 years. Viera Community Center 321-433-4891

4:30 - 5:30 Workshop for writers up to 17 years old. Suntree/Viera Library 321-255-4404

6 - 9 p.m. Food Trucks 7:45 p.m. Movie “Cinderella” Wickham Park Pavillion 3845 N. WIckham Rd. 321-637-5434

Duran Golf Club 7032 Stadium Pkwy, Viera 321-504-7776 x 7340

Wickham Park Community Ctr. 8:15 a.m., $80. Tour leaves 2815 Leisure Way Kiwanis Island Park and Melbourne, 321-608-7490 returns 5 p.m. Trip to Investment Business Daily museum in Fort Pierce, seaside horseback ride. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Stock market club. Rotary Park Nature Center Suntree/Viera Library 321-455-1385 321-255-4404

2 - 4 p.m., free BSO, area art groups, performances, Instrument ‘Petting Zoo,’ food trucks King Center 3865 N. Wickham Rd. culturalartsshowcase.com

International Peace Day Mondays at Viera A Cup of Joe with GO 8:30 - 10 a.m., Tuesdays Community Center Mother Goose on the Loose Open House 9:30 - 10:30 q.m., $5

Open Gym/Pickleball

Jeriatric Jazz Group Concert

12 - 5 p.m., $2 Theatre Class Viera Community Center 2300 J. Fran Jamieson Way New 6-week program 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., $60 321-433-4891 Tuesdays & Thursdays Sign ups begin 9/1. Viera Community Center 321-433-4891

11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sundays All you can eat. Pizza Gallery & Grill 2250 Town Center Ave. 321-633-0397

1 p.m., Mondays Advent Lutheran Church 7550 N. Wickham Rd. 321-259-8515

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Story and craft. Ages 2 & up with an adult. Suntree/Viera Library 321-255-4404

FREE, 2 - 3 p.m. Central Brevard Library 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa 321-321-635-7845

Sunday Brunch

Watercolor Art Class

Confucius Day

Story Time

Toddler Art Class

Advanced Writers Group

Suntree/Viera Library Book Club

Friday Night Out

10 - 11:30 a.m., 4th Weds. Discuss “The Same Sky” by Amanda Ward. Suntree/Viera Library 321-255-4404

Korean Martial Arts

Wednesdays 6 - 7 p.m. (6 - 12 yrs.) 7 - 8 p.m. (13+ yrs.) Viera Community Center 2300 J. Fran Jamieson Way 321-433-4891

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9:30 - 10:30 a.m., $10/class Viera Community Center 2300 J. Fran Jamieson Way 321-433-4891

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Space Coast Lure Chase (Dogs)

9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Fast-paced chase sport. Walk-ins welcome. Space Coast Stadium 321-608-0603, see rules at SpaceCoastLureChase.com

6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Tradewinds Restaurant Senior Stroll Duran Golf Club 7032 Stadium Pkwy, Viera 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Stroll vendors & speakers 321-504-7776, ext. 2 specializing in aging topics. The Avenue Viera

Toddler Play, Sign & Learn Dude Looks Like a Lady 6 p.m. Preschool

History Book Club

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The U.S. Specialty Sports Association has a new home in Viera. Brevard County Commissioners voted 4-1 on Aug. 6 to approve a 20-year lease agreement with the nonprofit amateur sports organization for the use of Space Coast Stadium once the Washington Nationals move their spring training operations to West Palm Beach. The Nationals and Houston Astros, who are leaving Kissimmee, plan to share a facility expected to be completed in spring 2017. As part of the agreement, Brevard would reimburse the USSSA for $10 million in upgrades to the stadium complex, with funds coming from the county’s 5 percent tourist development tax on hotels and rental units. Currently headquartered in Kissimmee, the USSSA plans to host 175 days a year of youth sporting events at the 8,100-seat stadium and nearby fields along Stadium Parkway. The USSSA presents events in a dozen amateur sports, including baseball, fast- and slow-pitch softball and basketball. “We’re looking forward to coming here and hanging our hat here for the next 20 years,” Don DeDonatis, USSSA chairman and chief executive officer, told commissioners. DeDonatis said the USSSA will guarantee 75,000 room nights of hotel rentals in its first year and 100,000 room nights by its third year in Brevard. The organization also will heavily promote Brevard County at all events, he said. Eric Garvey, executive director of the Space Coast Office of Tourism, said the USSSA’s numerous events will attract tourists who will “stabilize our market.” “It will reduce the difference between our peaks and our valleys, and that will do wonders for our tourismrelated businesses beyond hotels,” Garvey said. “Our restaurants will no longer have

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to hire and fire just for peak seasons. They will be more stable. Our attractions will have more families visiting them. So there are intangible benefits that go beyond room-night generation.” Dave Spain, owner of Comfort Inn & Suites in Cocoa Beach since 1972, said the USSSA’s arrival, along with a thriving Port Canaveral and a reviving space program, should help jumpstart the local economy. “They are the name, they’re the ones, they’re the big boys,” Spain said of the USSSA. “They’re the ones we want to be involved with and I can’t tell you how excited the hotel industry and tourism industry is to have this opportunity.” Commissioner Trudie Infantini, who voted against the agreement, said she thought the county was wrong to invest taxpayer funds in a private business and that the funds would be better spent on cleaning up the Indian River Lagoon. She questioned why the USSSA didn’t strike a deal with the owner of Cocoa Expo at State Road 520 just west of Interstate 95. “How can we justify using $10 million in tax dollars to make improvements to a stadium when we have another individual who invested $30 million of their own money to provide

virtually the exact same facility?” Infantini asked. DeDonatis said the USSSA likely will need 25 to 30 playing fields for all its events and already has discussed hosting games on fields at Cocoa Expo. The lease agreement leaves in question the future of the Brevard County Manatees, a Class A Florida State League affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers and a stadium tenant since 1994. Manatees general manager Kyle Smith proposed a fiveyear lease deal to the county, but Commission Chairman Robin Fisher said the USSSA proposal was much better. Commissioner Curt Smith said Manatees officials want the team to stay in Viera and want to work with the USSSA. “They’re not bringing the finances you guys are,” Smith said to USSSA representatives, “but they are an asset to the community.” The Manatees already have discussed leaving Viera after the Nationals depart. Plans to move the team to Rollins College in Winter Park fell through in 2014 and Melbourne commissioners killed a plan earlier this year to build a smaller stadium in downtown Melbourne. The team also has approached Palm Bay about the possibility of erecting a stadium at U.S. 1 and Port Malabar Boulevard. VV

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Once school started throughout Brevard in August, Phil McGibney and his pickleball buddies couldn’t wait to place the lines on the courts at the Viera Regional Park Community Center. Summer activities had concluded for children with the beginning of the

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Suntree resident Malcolm “Mal” Roberts received the Governor’s Veterans Service Award at a ceremony in Miami July 27. “Honoring Those Who Served,” Roberts read, his thumb tracing the outline of the words on the back of the golden medal as he reflected on the honor. “What a great day. I felt very proud.” said Roberts, who nearly died on the battlefield and spent more than a year recovering in a hospital before being honorably discharged for medical reasons. The World War II rifleman served in the 399th Infantry Division on the front lines of France. He received the Ordre National de la Légion d’Honneur three years ago, France’s highest honor. After a long delay — a fire in a U.S. military records department destroyed his data — he finally received his medals earned from his military service. Among them awarded at an Indian River Colony Club ceremony 12 years ago were the Bronze Star, the Good Conduct Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, Combat Infantry Badge and Marksman Badge, to name just a few. VV

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Chefs from three Viera-area senior communities racked up fan raves in the Battle for Best Barbecue at an Aug. 14 event to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. Viera Voice sister newspaper Senior Life was the Space Coast host of “Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive,” a national campaign that inspired many different kinds of events across the nation. The local event at Space Coast Convention Center in Cocoa drew more than 600 attendees that included WWII veterans, women and children who remember the day first-hand and veterans and members of the community of all ages. Viera Manor veterans retirement community in Viera generated comments from attendees on its combination of spices in its smoked meats. “Barbecue is right up our alley because our residents love very traditional America food,” chef Brandy Nahass said as she dished up a sample. Fans commented on the authentic taste of the offerings of The Town Square Wuesthoff Assisted Living in Viera. It’s not surprising since chef Darren Greenup

is a barbecue veteran and teammate Trevor Delaney is a soul food-expert, both favoring dishes with Down South appeal. “We got a lot of comments that our barbecue brought back sweet memories of down home,” Greenup said. Palm Cottages in Rockledge duo Thomas VIERA VOICE photo Gurley and Monica Thomas Gurley and Monica Lucier Lucier took a third-place of Palm Cottages took third-place People’s Choice award people’s choice for their dish. and drew raves from fans for presentation. Gurley’s Choice, and Victoria Landing. artistic German culinary Starring attraction at the background and Lucier’s love event was the “Spirit of ‘45” for variety and flair helped win video created by Senior Life, the award, the pair agreed. showcasing a sampling of “Great tasting food is 50 Space Coast residents important, and we loved all interviewed about their firstthe fantastic comments from hand experience of the day attendees, but it’s also an they heard that World War II important part of the dining was over. experience to please the In addition to the eye, which provides a good lunch provided by senior ambiance,” Gurley said. “The communities: saying goes, ‘We eat with our Dessert was provided by eyes, first.’ ” Consulate Health Care of Other senior communities Melbourne. in the Barbecue Battle were Senior Life’s veterans Brookdale Senior Living, publication Stripes sponsored which took first-place People’s live music of the era from Hot Choice, Grand Villa Senior Cocoa. Living Community, winning Souvenir photos against a first-place Judges’ Choice and back-in-time green screen second-place People’s Choice, was sponsored by National Buena Vida Estates, winning Cremation Society. second-place Judges’ Choice Simplifying Senior Living and third-place People’s provided bottled water. Event sponsors included Indian River Colony Club, Wuesthoff Health System, Victory Florida, Health First Health Plans and the Florida Institute of Technology. Funds raised at the free event allowed the all-

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Doug Flutie Golf Tournament Sept. 28 The inaugural Doug Flutie Orlando Golf Tournament at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club Orlando, Grande Lakes is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 28. Proceeds benefit the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism and the Scott Center for Autism Treatment at Florida Institute of Technology. Entry is $1,000 per foursome or $300 per person and includes lunch, prize competition and an awards dinner. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and the shotgun start is at 10 a.m. at the Greg Normandesigned course in Orlando. Doug Flutie Jr., the 23-year-

Mini-Crow division gets children into the scarecrow-building act BY LINDA WIGGINS

New to the Viera Voice Scarecrow Stroll & Harvest Festival this year will be a Mini-Crow contest for children who wish to build a scarecrow of their own. Former NFL quarterback Doug There is no charge to enter, Flutie, right, pictured with his son, and $100 in prizes will Doug Flutie Jr., and wife, Laurie sweeten the deal. Flutie. Photo ©Derek Wilmot. While traditional ’crows All rights reserved. will be posted across the old son of Doug and Laurie greater Viera/Suntree area Flutie, was diagnosed with from Oct. 1 through 15 autism at age 3. and moved to the Harvest Visit give.fit.edu/golf to register. For more information, Festival, the Mini-Crows will be on display only at the contact Leslie Hielema at Oct. 17 event held at The 407-629-7132. VV Avenue Viera’s Central Park. The Mini-Crow division was created to give children Local a chance to partake. Experience, “We kept hearing children Global at past events say, ‘I want Connections to make one,’ and of course kids absolutely love to be Bringing you Complimentary: hands-on at an event that is more than 10 Private Personal designed with them in mind,” Buyer Consultations years experience said Jill Blue-Gaines, CEO of Seller Presentations the events and marketing specializing in of our Exclusive firm Bluewater Creative Viera, Listing Portfolio Group, which publishes Suntree, Detailed Viera Voice. & Baytree Comprehensive “So this will be something communities Market Analysis that they will love, and something that adults will love to see. What could be cuter? Little kids and their ’crows are a match made in REALTOR, NOTARY PUBLIC, FMSC, MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR PRODUCER Facebook heaven.” email: mdangelo@sorensenrealestate.com • web: mdangelo.sorensenrealestate.com Families must have their Mini-Crow builders and 7730 N. Wickham Road, Suite #105, Melbourne, Florida 32940 creations at the festival by 1 Powerful Worldwide Networking Affiliates p.m. Judging will be at 2 p.m. in two age groups of age 6 to 9, and 10 to 15. One winner

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When revelers enjoy juicy chicken Marsala or tender stuffed baked flounder on the eve of the Swing for Charity Golf Tournament, they’ll be doing more than having fun. Viera Woman’s Club duo event organizers Judy DeAngelis and Eloise Lynagh will see to that. The Oct. 23 and 24 annual celebration has paired up with the Viera Elks Lodge 2817 for the first time to amplify the impact of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs group with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks club. “We try to get our members involved in doing things for a good cause and to have a good time at the same time. There is such a camaraderie of women getting together. I’ve made a lot of friends and connections in the community,” DeAngelis said. “This is one of our many various events that those of us with significant others can enjoy together, so it made sense to partner with the Elks who will do the same on this, and we will partner on their their upcoming tournament.” The “Par Tee” is from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 at Tradewinds restaurant at Duran Golf Club in Viera for golfers and non-golfers to enjoy the buffet and libations, live music by Pearl Joy & Howard, a $1,000 helicopter ball drop, gift basket auction and goodnatured smack talk about the following day’s game. The scramble-format tournament at Duran begins Saturday with 11 a.m. registration and a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start and includes hole-in-one prizes like $10,000 and a golf cart, golf ball launcher, putting and chipping contests, dinner and flighted awards. For Lynagh, admittedly “one of those cat ladies,” it’s about joining together as a group to create a larger impact on the lives of those

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Scarecrow Stroll – Oct. 1-15 Harvest Festival Saturday, Oct. 17

Build a scarecrow for charity for the

To benefit these charities:

Scarecrow Stroll

Winning scarecrow or schoolcrow pockets $500

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Judy DeAngelis, left, and Eloise Lynagh will make sure members of the community have a good time at the Oct. 23 and 24 Swing for Charity dual events at Duran Golf Club.

less fortunate, including self esteem and makes you all manner of humans and less vulnerable to being led animals. down the wrong path.” “Find it immensely The third charity rewarding, like I am blessed has a two-part benefit. to be giving back to the Canine Companions for community,” said Lynagh, Independence is a great whose sweet rescue pit mix animal charity, while its rules the roost, so the Viera Wounded Veterans Initiative resident expands her own allows the well trained Lab/ backyard by feeding the feral golden retriever mixes to cat colonies that call the restore life function and Shoppes at Lake Andrew in emotional health to our Fresh Fast & Delicious heroes, Viera’s parking lot home. country’s Brevard’s Largest Selection of Gourmet Pizza injured & More Since 1989 “Children who are fed do LookLynagh said. for your Golden Knot! Help us Celebrate October a chance to win $2500 in prizes. better in school, then they Every Day in For more information 25 Years have a shot at changing their or to register, go to lives and breaking their gfwcvierawomansclub.com or family’s cycle of poverty,” call Duran at 321-504-7776. Lynagh said of one of the three charities the dual event Bunco for Boggy Creek supports, The Children’s Save the date for the GFWC Hunger Project. Viera Woman’s Club third Same with the Hacienda annual Halloween Bunco Party Girls’ Ranch, but “that has from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. an added element for us 30 at Heritage Isle Clubhouse. women because we know Proceeds benefit Camp the importance of feeling like Boggy Creek for seriously ill someone truly cares about children. Register by Oct. 15 you, and that’s what we try at gfwcvierawomansclub.com. to give them. It raises your VV

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Individuals, businesses and civic organizations will make scarecrows to benefit a charity. Schools are encouraged to participate by creating schoolcrows to benefit their school. Attract people to your place of business while they vote on the Scarecrow Stroll. All scarecrows will be on display and up for silent auction at the Harvest Festival, where all proceeds will benefit charity.

Deadline to enter Sept. 15