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Tribute Concert is scheduled for Once again, this year’s two-hour Feb. 15 at Holy Trinity Episcopal live performance will feature music of Academy’s Scott Center for Worship some of the greatest country singers from the past 40 years.

“It never gets old,” said Holy Trinity athletic director Lenny Paoletti, who serves as the narrator of the show.

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“With these dogs, children will be able to sit with them and they’ll be able to pick out a book and read it with the dog,” said Scott Hauge, head of youth services at the library.

“It helps them feel more comfortable reading out loud, and it helps them develop their skills.”

It’s the first time the library has offered the program, which has been a hit at five other Brevard County libraries, said Sharon Crockett, president of Space Coast Therapy Dogs. The event will be offered

monthly through May, and then again from September to December.

If youngsters want to practice their reading A variety of dogs will be available to team skills before a loving, non-judgmental up with young readers. audience, the Suntree/Viera Public Library “We have every breed you can imagine, may be the perfect spot to do so. from Chihuahuas to Great Danes,” From 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, the Crockett said. library at 902 Jordan Blass Drive presents Each animal in Space Coast Therapy “Read to a Dog,” a program that lets kids Dogs is given special training classes, of all ages share a favorite book with a Hauge said. specially trained furry companion provided “Once they pass the final program by the nonprofit Space Coast Therapy Dogs. involving working with children, they’re allowed to participate in the Read to a Dog program,” he There are 10 tax breaks scheduled to expire this year. said.

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Ordained minister Gus Kruse believes zoos are perfect spots to enhance romance and he’s ready to help couples renew their vows at the Senior Safari & Wellness Walkabout and Boomer Guide Expo Friday, Feb. 7 at the Brevard Zoo. “I have a thing about zoos and dates,” Kruse said.

“I think they’re great for couples, because they bring out the kid in all of us.”

“I’ve never done a recommitment ceremony before, but I’m ready for as many couples as we get,” he said. “It doesn’t matter whether it’s just one or 20, it’s going to be very special.”

Kruse takes his responsibilities very seriously.

He once had an opportunity to do weddings on a daily basis, but eschewed the revolving door approach that the job entailed.

“I want people to understand the decision they are making,” he said.

Kruse knows firsthand the heartbreak of divorce.

His parents separated when he was just 5 years old. In 1998, he, too, went through a divorce, despite his best efforts.

A member of the Church of the Avenue, Kruse has been an ordained minister since 1996, primarily focusing on evangelism and mission work.

“My family has traveled to approximately 19 different countries with our mission

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Gus Kruze will perfom the vow renewal ceremonies at the Senior Safari at the Brevard Zoo at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7.

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“We’ve been to every continent except for Asia and Antarctica.”

He and his family raise funds to cover the costs

were performed for members of his church’s youth groups or for his own family members.

Vow renewals at the zoo will be a memorable occasion not just for the couples involved, but for Kruse himself.

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In celebration of my 50th surf every day of my 50th year for the homeless in Brevard County, from Nov. 21, 2013 through Nov. 20, 2014.

When he could raise the money, he purchased gifts for the clients who came to eat on Christmas Day, consulting with the director, John Farrell, as to the most pressing needs.

On my father’s deathbed as he passed away nearly four years ago, he asked me to continue his legacy. This past year, I was able to donate the hams and turkeys for the holidays. In addition, I was able to provide 600 cans of soup,

more than $1,000 in clothing, and Easter dinner. All of this came from donations I have received from friends and followers.

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Suntree residents have a year of events planned ahead, and now the volunteers who run them are looking for more neighbors to work elbow to elbow with them.

The Suntree Master Homeowners Association Parks and Recreation Committee invites anyone who wants to help fuel the fun to join them at the next meeting at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5 at the SMHA offices at 7550 Spyglass Hill Road.

Events, held at Jack Mahon Park at that location, can draw more than 2,000 people. The calendar so far includes: • A food truck event with live entertainment Saturday, March 22. These events typically draw 10 to 12 food trucks and draw from across the county via social media. Cool temperatures are expected to sideline the popular Movies in the Park until warmer months.

• The annual Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 19, which may include food and entertainment this year. While not a Parks and Rec event, another official Suntree event planned in April includes the Spirit of Suntree Spring Fling Parade at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 5. The route will begin in front of Suntree Elementary School on Jordan Blass Drive, head southwest down St. Andrews Boulevard, then turn north on Interlachen Road. The parade will end at

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In last year’s Spirit of Suntree Spring Fling Parade, Suntree SMHA staff, residents and the Easter Bunny take to a golf cart float to promote the annual Easter Egg Hunt, which this year is slated for April 19 at Jack Mahon Park on Spyglass Hill Road.

Interlachen Park with food and live entertainment by the band Oceans.

• A patriotic classical concert punctuated by live cannon booms in the afternoon Saturday, May 17, followed by a similarly themed, classic movie after dark. A wine and craft beer tasting may be added to the lineup.

• June and July will be skipped due to the hot weather and because many families take their vacations when children are out of school.

• Movies in the Park will return post-summer as early as Saturday, Aug. 16. There will definitely be a food truck event on this day. As with all movie nights, a family festival starts two hours before the movie, which starts 20 minutes after sunset.

• Oktoberfest returns the afternoon of Saturday, Sept.

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• November will be eventless, but on Saturday, Dec. 6, Santa will be coming to town via hayride, with a Christmasthemed movie at dark.

• January’s event will feature a Saturday community rummage sale and farmers market with food available and live entertainment likely added.

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Whether you live in a condo, HOA, mobile home, co-op, etc., you probably purchased through a real estate agent.

I always enjoy receiving phone calls from real estate agents asking questions.

It means the seller is working with a professional, proactive agent. The calls inquire about association rules, amenities and restrictions. Some examples of questions are — “Is your association an over-55 community?” “Are pickup trucks allowed?” “Is board approval required?” “How do we get access to the clubhouse?”

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they think real estate agents are the bane of their life. It’s important for both parties to realize they are in the same business. Cooperating with each other results in better new owners and content real estate agents.

Sometimes, a new owner will say to me “Well, the real estate agent told me….” This is often because a new owner is unaware of covenants or rules. While the new owner has a responsibility to be an informed buyer, it’s much better when a real estate agent explains the obligations of the respective association.

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Associations and real estate agents working together as a team, results in happier agents and informed quality association owners.

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Admission for the event, which runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., is free to the public.

Chairman Bob Carpenter said there could be as many as 250 cars at the show.

It will also mark the celebration of the Cape Canaveral-based club’s 50th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of the Mustang.

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“It should be a nice (day),” Carpenter said. “The public will have a chance to see some of the old cars, because we’ve got the Model T and the Model A, and then cars from later on, like the ’30s and ’40s and ’50s. And of course, there will be the older Mustangs and the newer Mustangs.”

The event is returning to Wickham Park after being held at Burton Park for the past 12 years.

Carpenter said the move was made, in part, to make the show more centrally located for the public. It also allows organizers to bring in arts and crafts vendors to go with the flea market vendors, food vendors and a kid’s corner.

Attendees will get to vote for the top 25 cars at the show. A youth group will

also vote on the top five cars from the Antique Automobile Club of Cape Canaveral, which is a regional branch of the national group based in Hershey, Pa. Proceeds from the March 1 show will benefit the South Brevard Sharing Center.

The center will have a truck at Wickham Park and will accept donations of canned goods, items for its thrift shop, or of course, monetary donations.

“They’re a good group of people,” Carpenter said. “They help a lot of people in Brevard County. Our donations will go to them and they’re going to use that money toward the school lunch program in the Brevard elementary schools.”

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No place like … woods? Future veteran pays it forward

By Linda Wiggins

Cory Fairchild said he has all that he needs and more, so when the Viera High School student heard of a homeless veteran and her family with young children living in the woods, the future Air Force career vet and current JROTC cadet decided to pitch in.

He tracked down the family and began cooking meals for them at their campsite and entertaining the boys age 3 and 9, roping in a friend or family member to help him.

It started with making them a Christmas meal complete with a turkey purchased from Walmart that Cory, 17, somehow managed to cook and smoke over a fire.

Since then, it’s been burgers, hot dogs, chicken. Sometimes it’s a pizza brought in if he’s tired from studies, extra-curricular activities and a part-time job.

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Cory Fairchild, center, reads to Kane, left, and Blade, to give their harried parents, Haley and Scott, foreground, some time to bond. afraid their children might be taken from them.

“Along comes this young person who wants to help, and …. well,” she said, regaining composure, “it just takes a lot off our shoulders and we don’t feel so alone.”

Haley had just finished her last shift at a restaurant that closed that week. She said she is now looking for another job as a waitress or in hotel housekeeping, “anything, anything at all.” Scott said he is seeking a job in fabrication or construction, or, like Haley, anything, anything at all.

Cory is hoping to raise enough money to purchase a used popup camper from Craigslist to get the family up off the ground and to offer more protection from the elements than their tarp-covered tent provides. They have a propane heater for when temperatures dip, but comforts other than that are meager.

Cory, whose father, Scott, is a vet who helps other vets, first joined the family culture of outreach to those less fortunate by helping out at His Place Ministries, which serves the homeless in downtown Melbourne and provides a cold-night shelter. Cory’s mother, Sally, champions many community causes.

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Robert “R.L.” Lewis, Jr. of Cocoa is among the 26 Highwaymen artists inducted in the Florida Artists Hall of Fame in 2004 for the unique Florida landscape paintings dating back to the 1960s. Once looked down upon during segregation in the South, the works of the AfricanAmerican artists have become the darlings of the art world across the country and the globe.

While his paintings command top dollar, and while his live, in-person painting exhibitions draw growing, over-capacity crowds, one side result of the growing fuss leaves Lewis increasingly puzzled.

“I use aluminum foil over a palette board to hold my paints while I work. That way, I can just pull it off and toss when I’m done,” Lewis said to a standingroom-only crowd at the Mims-Scottsmoor Library Jan. 23. Attendees craned their necks to better hear of his favorite types and styles of brushes, paints and techniques or just get a better glimpse of the living legend.

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When Jacob Fowler and the Florida Alliance all-star hockey club take the ice in tournaments up North, crowd reaction often is a mix of surprise and skepticism.

But after another dominating win by the club, audience response to the Sunshine State team is far different.

“They’re shocked,” Jacob said.

A Melbourne third grader, Jacob, 9, is goaltender for the Florida Alliance Blue Team, currently the top-ranked ice hockey squad of 9-year-olds in the country. The club went unbeaten during a tournament Jan. 2 through 5 in Michigan.

It was the third tournament for Fowler — the club’s only player from Brevard County — and his teammates during the past few months.

“They played the best teams from Canada, Michigan, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Minnesota, pretty much from everywhere and they finished undefeated,” said Fowler’s father, Jay. “They tied once in a tournament. They won every tournament they went to and they’re ranked the No. 1 team in the nation, all these Florida kids. It’s amazing.”

Jacob fell in love with hockey while watching his father play in men’s leagues at the Space Coast Iceplex. He received a pair of roller skates at age 2.

“He’d go around the house

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Nine-year-old Jacob Fowler fell in love with hockey while watching his father, Jay, play in men’s leagues. skating in those on his own and he’d have a little stick and he’d play hockey,” his father recalled.

Jacob started taking skating lessons at the Iceplex at age 3 and soon yearned to learn to play hockey, also taught to youngsters there. He wore his parents down.

“I told my wife I’m done with having to hear about how he wants to go play hockey and let’s put him in the Learn to Play Hockey class,” Jay Fowler said. “So he started that class at maybe 3 ½, playing in recreational leagues.”

Jacob got his first shot at playing goalie at age 5 after

being asked to play in a house league for an older age group.

“Once I tried on the Iceplex goalie gear I just loved playing,” he said. His dad provided his own goalie gear soon afterward.

Advancing to AA status, a level for top players, Jacob and his parents turned to the Orlando area, where he practices with the Orlando Jr. Knights club Monday and Thursday evenings at the RDV Sportsplex in Maitland.

In spring 2013, Jacob was chosen as goalie for the AAA Team Zoom Tan for children born in 2004, which advanced to tournament finals in Chicago

Jacob Fowler became a goalie with the Florida Alliance Blue Team, named the No. 1 team in the country for its age group. and Toronto, and won a third tournament in Buffalo. An invitation to play goalie for the Florida Alliance 10-and-under AAA club followed in the fall.

With the Florida Alliance season over, Jacob plans to play league games and tournaments with the Jr. Knights through February, then spring hockey

starting in March. This summer, he hopes to play in Edmonton for Team Minnesota at the 25th annual Brick Invitational Super Novice Hockey Tournament, a competition his father compares to the Little League World Series. Several National Hockey League stars played in the tournament as kids. VV

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By Carl Kotala

Breakthrough season helped Hawks’ confidence

By Carl Kotala

HOLY TRINITY BOYS BASKETBALL With four regular-season games to go until the postseason, Holy Trinity coach Steve Henderson’s Tigers were sporting an impressive 19-2 record and were looking like a team with a good chance to go deep into the playoffs, given their fast-paced style that drives opponents crazy.

Jace Hogan was averaging a double-double for Holy Trinity, scoring 27.1 points and grabbing 14 rebounds per game. Marcus Barham was averaging 15 points, seven rebounds and two assists per contest.

Last year’s breakthrough season has done wonders for the Viera High baseball team.

“It’s definitely given us confidence,” senior lefthanded pitcher Kyle Hintz said. “We know what we can do. We know our strengths.

I think we have a lot of faith.

We really believe we can do it. I think it’s helped us tremendously to have the season we had last year.”

As big a year as the Hawks had last season, winning the district title and posting the most wins (20) in school history, this season will offer VIERA VOICE Carl Kotala plenty of new challenges.

Viera High’s baseball team will lean heavily on its senior class, which includes, from left to right, While Viera has four key Billy Lamm, Derik Nursey, Conner Prater, Connor Hermida, Kyle Hintz, Cody Dentmon and Kody veteran starters returning Green. Kevin Kostyk is not pictured. in senior co-captains Billy On top of that, the Hawks we’re reloading,” Hawks Hintz and Hermida will HOLY TRINITY GIRLS Lamm and Hintz, along with will be in a tough new coach Bob Doty said. “We’ve be the top two pitchers.

BASKETBALL seniors Connor Hermida district with Melbourne, had these guys waiting in the Senior Derick Nursey, The Tigers were off to an and Conner Prater, it will Martin County and Sebastian (wings) for the last couple of who Lamm predicted will 8-6 start under new coach also have to replace roughly River. years to fully become a part have a breakout season, Marc Bailey, including a 5690 percent of their innings “We have a lot of people to of it. They’ve worked very will take over at shortstop 13 victory over Father Lopez pitched from last season as replace, but we like to think hard at it.” while senior Kevin Kostyk well as key positions in the continued to page 20 will be at second base. The infield.

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Sports Schedule VARSITY BASEBALL * District game Feb. 5 – vs. Cypress Creek at Preseason Classic @ Rockledge, 7 p.m.

Feb. 8 – vs. Winter Park at Preseason Classic @ Rockledge, 1 p.m.

Feb. 14 – at Martin County, 7 p.m.* Feb. 18 – at First Academy (Orlando), 6 p.m.

Feb. 19 – at Bayside (DH), 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 21 – Martin County, 7 p.m.* Feb. 24 – at Satellite, 6 p.m.

Feb. 28 – Sebastian River, 7 p.m.*

Feb. 15 – Class 4A championship game @ Eastern Florida State College, 3 p.m.

VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER Jan. 31 – Class 4A Regional finals, 7 p.m.

Feb. 5 – Class 4A semifinals @ Eastern Florida State College, 10 a.m./12:30 p.m.

Feb. 8 – Class 4A state championship @ Eastern Florida State College, 3 p.m.

VARSITY SOFTBALL All games at 7:15 p.m., unless noted Jan. 28 – Viera Preseason Classic at Viera Regional Park, 5:15 BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL Feb. 4 – Sebastian River *District game Feb. 5 – District semifinals, 5:30 p.m.

Feb. 5 – at Martin County, 6:30 p.m.* Feb. 7 – District finals, 7 p.m.

Feb. 13 – Class 7A Reg. quarterfinals, 7 p.m. Feb. 7 – at Lake Mary Tourn. 4 p.m.

Feb. 18 – Class 7A Reg. semifinals, 7p.m. Feb. 11 – at Bayside Feb. 13 – at Satellite Feb. 22 – Class 7A Reg. finals, 7 p.m.

Feb. 27 – Class 7A semifinals, 7/8:30 p.m. Feb. 18 – Melbourne *District game Feb. 21 – at Titusville Feb. 27 – Rockledge GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL Feb. 1 – District championship, 7 p.m.

Boys VARSITY TENNIS Feb. 6 – Class 7A Reg. quarterfinals @ All matches at 4 p.m.

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Feb. 15 – Class 7A Reg. finals @ TBA, 7p.m. Feb. 11 – at Bayside Feb. 20 – Class 7A state semifinals @ the Feb. 13 – Melbourne Feb. 18 – at Heritage Lakeland Center, 7/8:30 p.m.

Feb. 22 – Class 7A state championship @ Feb. 25 – at Palm Bay the Lakeland Center, 5:05 p.m.

GIRLS VARSITY TENNIS All matches at 4 p.m.

BOYS VARSITY LACROSSE Feb. 4 – at Eau Gallie All games at 7 p.m., unless noted Feb. 6 – West Shore Feb. 18 – Eau Gallie Feb. 11 – Bayside Feb. 20 – at Satellite* Feb. 13 – at Melbourne Feb. 25 – at Cocoa Beach Feb. 18 – Heritage Feb. 20 – Cocoa Beach Feb. 27 – at Melbourne, 5:30 p.m.

Feb. 25 – Palm Bay Feb. 28 – at Merritt Island GIRLS VARSITY LACROSSE All games at 7 p.m.

Feb. 18 – at Eau Gallie Feb. 20 – Satellite (District game) Feb. 25 – Cocoa Beach Feb. 27 – at Melbourne BOYS VARSITY SOCCER Jan. 30 – Class 4A Regional quarterfinals @ TBA, 7 p.m.

Feb. 4 – Class 4A Regional semifinals @ TBA, 7 p.m.

Feb. 7 – Class 4A Reg. finals @ TBA, 7 p.m.

Feb. 14 – Class 4A semifinals @ Eastern Florida State College, 10 a.m./12:30 p.m.

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The Holy Trinity softball team may have a lot of young players, but they have plenty of varsity experience

Young Tigers could have plenty of bite in 2014

By Carl Kotala

Calling the Holy Trinity softball team young and inexperienced does not paint a true picture of what kind of club the Tigers will have this season.

Sure, there is only one senior. And yes, there will be a few girls who are new to the sport.

But take freshman Talia Douglas. She’s been playing varsity softball since the sixth grade, and is already drawing attention from college scouts.

There is also plenty of experience, both on the high school and travel ball level, in players like Kelly O’Neil, third baseman Casey Cohen and other key returners such as catcher Suzannah Boyle and pitcher Allison Roach. The only senior is Maddy Fink. “(I’m) pretty optimistic about it,” O’Neil said. ”We return every single infielder from last season. I’d say we’re pretty unstoppable there.

(And) we’ve got some pretty good outfielders coming out.”

The Tigers were waiting on nine more players — five from soccer and four from basketball — to join the team once their

respective winter sports seasons are over. What some of them will lack in experience, they will make up for in athleticism.

So while the Tigers may be a young team, they will hardly be devoid of talent.

“I’ve got a lot of young kids who have never played before who are showing great potential,” coach Lenny Paoletti said. “And they’re all eighth graders and ninth graders.”

In an effort to save on travel, and also to give the team a chance to play against some familiar competition, the Tigers will move up a class and play in 4A this season. While that should mean much tougher competition, and better pitching, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

“It will be better for the more experienced players and a good learning experience for the newer players,” Boyle said.

For the travel ball players on the Holy Trinity roster, playing in 4A represents some fun new challenges.

“You see a lot of the players that you would see in tournaments (only it’s) at the high school level,” Douglas said. “It’s a different atmosphere, so it’s kind of cool to see.” VV

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This year, not only are they in a new district with Melbourne, Martin County and Sebastian River, they have a renewed determination to break through to the Final Four.

“We’re a lot more motivated this year,” Callinan said.

Added Palombi: “We’ve just got to want to be there.”

While it could be a special season for the Hawks, it should definitely be a special year

for the battery combination of Palombi and Seibert, who will be playing their last year together.

“Lauren has been my catcher since I was 6, and her dad taught me to pitch,” Seibert said. “When we’re in a really tough situation, and you want to get a batter out, I’m always thinking, ‘I hope she calls this (pitch)’ and she always calls it.” VV

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Viera High’s softball team has high hopes for this season and a terrific blend of veteran and young talent. Co-captains are Lauren Palombi, left, Kate Callinan, center and Sarah Seibert.

By Carl Kotala

Dale Pierce has been excited about his Viera High softball team’s potential ever since he saw them go through fall ball.

“I’ve worked with a lot of groups of kids and this is one of the best groups I’ve ever worked with in my life,” the Hawks’ coach said. “We went all the way through fall ball with them and they were already well schooled in the game, so it was just fine tuning them to the way we do things

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“It was just an absolutely phenomenal fall with them.

They all know how to play.”

The Hawks certainly appear to be loaded with talent as they head into the 2014 season.

Not only is top junior pitcher Sarah Seibert back, but so are senior catcher Lauren Palombi and senior first baseman Kate Callinan. Sophomore Kiana East had a tremendous breakout season last year and is back to play second base and

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Pierce is also high on a pair of freshmen who could have a major impact on the team this season — shortstop Kaitlyn Jensen and right fielder Haley Hinz. Joining Hinz in the outfield will be Sydney Brooks and Delaney Goff, giving the Hawks plenty of talent up and down the lineup.

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Holiday hams were handed out as the Viera East Men’s Golf Association celebrated the Christmas season and closed out 2013 with a friendly tournament.

The Viera East Men’s golf Association also completed its Director’s Cup in January as Ted Edlow and Andy Mammay won their respective flights.

Jim Robinson and Enrico Dinnocenti finished second in their flights, with Warren Powell and Tom Walker placing third in their flights.

VEMA finished January with the VEMA Cup, a two-day, two-man team competition.

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continued from page 16 last month. In that game, Sadie Girard outscored the entire Father Lopez team with 15 points.

Natalia Walcott added 11 points in that one while McKenzie Kilborne led the Tigers with three assists.

Through 12 games, Walcott was leading the Tigers with a 7.4-point scoring average, followed by Alicia Pound at 6.8 points a contest.

VIERA BOYS BASKETBALL All signs were pointing toward the district playoffs for the Hawks, who despite a rough regular season, were hoping to make some noise in the postseason. Viera coach Josh Sykes said the team has been making some progress throughout the course of the season. Dylan Smith was the Hawks’ leading scorer, while London Gowins was the top rebounder on the team. Josh Korthius was the Hawks’ leading shot blocker while Kai Wade was the team leader in assists.

VIERA GIRLS BASETBALL Showing once again they

are one of the top teams in the state, the Hawks had an impressive showing at the MLK Classic in Miami, beating Dillard in the first game before falling to South Broward in the final seconds.

Dee Anderson had 16 points and Ro Hayes added 12 in the 47-34 win over Dillard. Viera, off to a 17-4 start, was also getting solid play from Shania Brantley, Kelsey Muller, Alex Bynum and Alyssa Laudato.

HOLY TRINITY BOYS SOCCER Coach James Phillips’ team finished the regular season with a spectacular 18-1 record, including wins over West Shore, Treasure Coast, Satellite and Edgewood … Evan Enders was the top scorer with 20 goals, followed by Trey Ville with 14 and Luca Campanini with 12. Overall, the Tigers had 14 different players score goals this season. George Winsten, Jake Bacon and Austin Riffe were standouts defensively … Holy Trinity was the top seed in the district tournament.

1-0 victory over St. Edward’s, advancing to the Class 1A state tournament where they opened at home against Fort Meade … Morgan’s 25 goals lead the Tigers, followed by Abby Foster with 10. Rydson had a team-high 14 assists and eight goals, while Kate Elstun had 11 assists and seven goals.

VIERA BOYS SOCCER Coach Cory Collins was pleased with the way his team progressed throughout the season and said the Hawks were focused and determined heading into the district tournament … Viera had a 104-2 mark in the regular season … Tyler Wilcox was the team’s leading scorer with 11 goals,

HOLY TRINITY GIRLS SOCCER Emily Morgan scored on an assist by Summer Rydson and goalkeeper Lily Goodlive made five saves as the Tigers won the district title with a

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Bolles had four assists and Dominic Carillo had three.

VIERA GIRLS SOCCER District runner up Viera was set to open the Class 4A regional quarterfinals on the road against Lake Nona. A win would set up a rematch with Melbourne. Viera had some of the top scorers in the county with Hope Leonard notching 14 goals and 13 assists through 16 games. She was followed by teammate Kaley Verpaele with 12 goals and seven assists. Mariah Lewis had seven goals and 10 assists while Jordan Walsh had eight goals.

VIERA WRESTLING The rebuilding Hawks were set to defend their Cape Coast Conference championship Jan. 24 and 25 at Palm Bay, followed by the district and regional tournaments with the hope of getting some wrestlers to the state meet …

Viera was 15-21 overall as a team midway through January with a few wrestlers having standout seasons. Junior Chase Vollenweider (113 pounds) had a record of 32-8 while another junior, Jeremy Meehan (145 pounds) was 2512. Sophomore 106-pounder Darius Darr was 12-4.

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By Linda Wiggins

students and families fit and nourished, enhance education delivery and prepare students to enter the future workforce. The Florida DOE said Manatee obtained the highest score out of all submissions received.

Some of the activities highlighted in the application are Manatee’s after-school Zumba dance class for teachers and staff, the Family Wellness Fair, Walk to School, and Morning

Manantee Elementary School was nominated this month as one of four or fewer schools in the state to earn the Green Ribbon Schools award from the US Department of Education, and the only school in Brevard.

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“The main reason for having an award like this is to get the message through that being green matters and is important for our community, our families, our health, and the wellness of our environment,” said Marcia Booth, a Manatee mom and coincidentally the director of the Brevard Recycles county program.

She founded and heads the Green Committee. The award rates three areas, or pillars: reduced environmental impact and costs; improved health and wellness; and effective environmental and sustainability education.

“The award motivates schools to ‘do the right things’ in these areas, teaching our children, our future leaders, about a sustainable way of living.”

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Manatee students, parents and staff members built a butterfly garden this past year, one of the many environmental events in the past year that helped the school earn a USDOE Green Ribbon Schools award.

and districts that are exemplary in reducing environmental impact and costs; improving the health and wellness of students and staff; and providing effective environmental and sustainability education, which incorporates STEM, civic skills and green career pathways.

The recognition award is part of a larger USDOE effort to identify and communicate practices that are proven to result in improved student engagement, higher academic achievement and graduation rates, and workforce preparedness, as well as energy independence and economic security.

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Viera Charter School held its first concert in December under the direction of music teacher Michael Law, center, with full set design coordinated by art teacher Camilo Restrepo.

By Linda Wiggins

Viera Charter School has the markings of success its first semester, though not without challenge. The first school principal, Dr. Robert Spellman, stepped down just a few months into the school’s first year. Replacing him was Dr. Julie Cady, a former Quest Elementary School teacher serving in her first administrative leadership post as VCS assistant Dr. Julie Cady replaced Dr. Robert principal Spellman as principal during the school’s inaugural semester.

“I certainly thought that I would be an assistant principal Leadership from the University for a little bit longer; however, I have actually been preparing for of Central Florida in March; her master’s degree in education this position for over a decade,” with a focus on Instructional Cady said.

Technology and Media.

For the last 16 years, Cady “I feel truly blessed to have served as a teacher-leader in the been given this opportunity to Brevard County School District, make a positive difference in with experience including so many students’ lives,” Cady stints as media specialist, said.

“I am absolutely thrilled gifted teacher, technology to work with such outstanding specialist, elementary specialist teachers and staff who are deeply and administrator. She earned dedicated to this profession.” her doctorate in Educational

The school, which specializes in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), has a high percentage of parents who invest time, talent and treasure in the school. The inaugural Family Fun Weekend in December featured a golf tournament, raising $25,000 to enhance the STEM program.

STEM programming is seen as the future in preparing Americans to compete in the high-tech industry, which is increasingly the engine of economic growth. The school offers free tutoring in math, reading, writing and science.

Other accomplishments include the Fine Arts program’s first concert, also in December, complete with full set design.

Staff includes art teacher Camilo Restrepo and music teacher Michael Law. “I feel we have one of the best Fine Arts programs in this area, led by the best staff,” Cady said.

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Couponing expert, technical sergeant will share his secrets

By Katie Parsons

Lenon Harvey doesn’t clip coupons just to save money.

The Viera dad of four and Air Force technical sergeant at Cape Canaveral Air Force Base said he started using coupons out of necessity but that it has turned into a sport.

“It’s like a game to me,” Harvey said. “How do I get to zero?”

Harvey will teach a course on couponing strategy and etiquette at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 at the Viera Regional Park Community Center.

He plans to share his fiveplus years of experience couponing and give tips for the best ways to save money at specific stores.

The price? Harvey’s favorite: free.

Harvey’s journey in couponing started just a few years ago. When he and his wife Amanda Harvey adopted two-year-old twins, their household income took a hit. She left her job as a nurse and there were instantly two more people to feed and clothe.

As a child, Lenon Harvey had seen his mother

collecting and using coupons, so he decided he would give it a try, too.

“When I first started, it saved us about $100 per month,” he said. “Now it is much more, depending what items I buy that month.”

In an average week, Harvey buys 10 to 15 local newspapers just to clip coupons. He also visits websites like SundayCouponPreview.com and Coupon.com to match up manufacturer and store coupons with what will be on sale.

He has a system that includes file folders, envelopes and plastic index card boxes. For all his savings, he says he only spends about an hour and a half each week finding and organizing his coupons.

“I usually go through the newspapers while I’m watching TV,” he said.

“Sometimes I recruit my kids to help me find the ones I’m looking for.”

Harvey has a knack for finding “money makers” — a term in the couponing community that means deals that will actually help the user earn some money in

the form of store rewards or cash back. A few months ago, he took advantage of store sales, manufacturer coupons and store loyalty dollars to purchase about 1,000 cans of shaving cream and related items. He says he spent about $25 in taxes but made $150 in store dollars.

Unlike the coupon item hoarders made popular on television series like TLC’s “Extreme Couponing,” when Harvey has more of an item than he could possibly eat or use, he donates the extra.

One of his favorite causes is Operation Stand Down, a nonprofit organization that provides social services to veterans.

“We have a small cabinet where I put some of my overflow items, but you won’t find things in boxes under our kids’ beds or shoved under our couches,” he said.

The couponing class will be the first time Harvey has shared his couponing tactics on the record, though those around him have been benefiting for years.

“I often show up at work with extra items and just let everyone take whatever they

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Saturday, Feb. 1 as part of the sixth annual Rockledge Arts and Crafts Show. The cars will line the eastbound lanes of Barton Boulevard.

Special to Viera Voice Cedar Street and Elm Street on Barton Boulevard will be the place to be on Feb. 1 and Feb. 2 as the Rockledge Community Redevelopment Agency sponsors the sixth annual Rockledge Arts and Crafts Show.

The event is free to the public. It will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the first day and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the second day.

More than 50 vendors will offer unique art, distinctive crafts and handmade jewelry for sale.

Entry standards for the show are stringent, so attendees and consumers can expect one-of-a-kind, high-quality merchandise.

For the convenience of shoppers, two ATM machines will be available onsite.

On Saturday, Feb. 1, the show will be held in conjunction with the City’s Cruise-On-In car show at 1 p.m., when more than 100 classic and muscle cars will line the eastbound lanes of Barton Blvd.

In addition to the car show, Saturday will also feature musical entertainment by DJ Fast Eddy (Eddy Dyer).

A variety of food items, including, but not limited to hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, kettle corn, homemade ice cream and Italian ice, will be available from local merchants.

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GROUNDHOG DAY

Super Bowl Party

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Sunday Brunch

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Duran Golf Club 7032 Stadium Pkwy.

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Happy 20th Birthday Brevard Zoo! Brick Day

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Explore behind the scenes.

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Sunday Brunch

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Duran Golf Club 7032 Stadium Pkwy.

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“I Do at the Zoo”

Final day to register to renew your vows at Senior Safari.

Two group ceremonies 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. $75/couple includes cake, champagne toast and professional portrait.

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Pickleball (Adults)

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9 a.m. - noon Suntree/Viera Library 902 Jordan Blass Dr. 321-255-4404

Home School P.E.

1 - 2 p.m. (5 - 8 yr. olds) 2 - 3 p.m. (9 - 12 yr. olds) Viera Community Center 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera 321-433-4891

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Free Bingo and Snacks!

Mon., Tue. & Wed. 3 - 4:30 p.m., $2 Similar to paddle tennis, drop ins welcome.

Viera Community Center 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera 321-433-4891

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PRESIDENTS DAY

Day Camp

1 - 3 p.m.

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Friends of the Suntree/Viera Library Monthly Meeting

7 a.m. - 6 p.m., $35.50 Trip to Carmike Cinema Viera Community Center 321-433-4891

3 - 5 p.m.

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The Beach Boys in Concert 7 p.m.

King Center 321-242-2219

Atlantic Music Center 25 S. Wickham Rd. Melbourne $27/$20 321-768-2211

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Sunday Brunch

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Duran Golf Club 7032 Stadium Pkwy.

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Card Making Class

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Storytime for ages 2+ 10 & 11 a.m.

Suntree/Viera Library 902 Jordan Blass Dr. 321-255-4404

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Ikebana Classes

Feb. 5, 12, & 19 10 a.m. to noon Come & learn the art of Japanese flower arrangement.

Suntree/Viera Library 321-255-4404

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LINCOLN’S BIRTHDAY

Colors of New England Trip Presentation

Ruth Funk Center for Textile Arts Florida Institute of Technology 150 W. University Blvd.

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Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m.

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The Art of Couponing

7 - 9 p.m., Free Taught by Airman Lenon Harvey Viera Community Center RSVP 321-433-4891

Art of the Game

Art Show Opening 6 - 9 p.m.

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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group

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Melbourne Municipal Band “Night at the Movies” Concert

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Melbourne Municipal Band “Night at the Movies” Concert

7:30 pm, Free Melbourne Auditorium 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd.

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9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Boomer Guide Release Free zoo admission for 55+ Brevard Zoo 8225 N. Wickham Rd.,Viera 321-242-1235 No registration required

Quilters Girls’ Night Out! $20 Boutique4Quilters 2945 W. New Haven Ave. 321-768-2060 to register

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Love to Shop Hop

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Taste of Greece Festival 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. $2 person, $3 parking, 12 + under free St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church 5965 N. Wickham Rd. 321-254-1045

Viera High School Baseball Game

5:30 p.m.

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Meerkat Manor: Movie Screening & Cookie Time 10:30 a.m. $3 donation to Brevard Zoo Meekat Habitat Premiere Theater Oaks 1800 W. Hibiscus Blvd. brevardzoo.org

American Girl Book Club 1 - 3 p.m.

Suntree/Viera Library 902 Jordan Blass Drive 321-255-4404

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NYC’s Met Opera Live Simulcast

Dvorak’s “Rusalka” 12:55 p.m., $24 Carmike Cinemas 2241 Towne Centre Ave. 321-775-1210

Happy 20th Birthday Brevard Zoo! Brick Day

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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7 a.m. - serious run 7:35 a.m.-“Scenic Route” $28 in advance, $31 day of walk; 50% off zoo admission that day for participants.

8225 N. Wickham Rd. brevardzoo.org

Founder’s Day Fish Fry

Noon – 5 p.m. $10 advance tickets $12 art the door Fish fry, history tent Eau Gallie Arts District eaugalliefoundersday.com

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Dancing for the Paws: The Phantom of the Pawpera

Masquerade Ball for SPCA 7 - 11 p.m.

La Cita Golf & Country Club 777 Country Club Dr. Titusville 321-267-8221, ext. 246 spcabrevard.com

7 p.m.

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Viera Hospital, Conf. Room 1 8731 N. Wickham Rd., Viera 321-610-8621

4:30 – 5:45 p.m.

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Viera/Suntree Toastmasters Young Authors Group

One of a 5-week series Free, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

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3 p.m.

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Feb. 14 & 15 $5 for passport to sewing Second Thursday each month shops, win a Pfaff machine.

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Club Esteem Valentine Sweetheart Dinner 33165 S. Monroe St. 6 p.m.

Melbourne Duran Golf Club Viera/Suntree Toastmasters 7032 Stadium Pkwy., Viera 7 p.m.

The Neighbors Book Club 321-504-7776 Viera Hospital, Conf. Room 1 Will discuss “My Beloved Parents Night Out 8731 N. Wickham Rd., Viera World” by Sonia Sotomayor 5:30 - 10 p.m., $12 321-610-8621 Suntree/Viera Library Viera Community Center 902 Jordan Blass Dr. RSVP—321-433-4891 321-255-4404 11 a.m. presented by Collette Tours and All About You Travel Martin Andersen Senior Ctr. 1025 Florida Ave., Rockledge

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FRIDAY

“Tying the Knot” Global Wedding Costume and Ritual Exhibit

Michael Lewin in Concert Sandals & Beaches Night – 7:30 p.m.

Travel Presentation

Bridal Show

1 p.m.

BCBA Spring Bridal Expo Nyami Nyami Lodge Brevard Zoo

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THURSDAY

All month long

Singing Valentine

Author John B. Davis speaks about “Fruits of His Labor,” A biography of a black educator during segregation 2 p.m., free Central Brevard Library 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa 321-633-1792.

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Sunset Celebration

6 p.m.

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

Sing-a-long-a Grease

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7:30 pm, starting at $16 The classic film with on-screen lyrics.

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By Jeff Navin

Ellie Richter, Tomas Lopez and Andrew Leonard are among 11 musicians who hope to make an impression at the fifth annual Brevard’s Got Music Talent competition. A good showing could boost them to future stardom.

The show will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9 at the Henegar Center in downtown Melbourne.

Tickets are $22 and available at the Henegar Center or online at www.henegar.org.

The competition will be sponsored by the non-profit Creative Arts Foundation of Brevard, Inc. “We seek out experienced and talented kids who need assistance,’’ said Marshall Frank, the president of the Creative Arts Foundation of Brevard, Inc. “This could help them find venues to perform or give them financial assistance as needed.’’

Richter, a 13-year-old resident of Viera, is a concert pianist. Lopez is a 15-yearold violinist, and Leonard is a 13-year-old concert pianist. Both reside just south of Suntree.

The 11 students, who range in age from 13 to 18, are comprised of three pianists, four vocalists, three violinists, one violist and one flutist.

A first-place prize of $1,000 will be given. Second place is worth $500, the third-place contestant will earn $250 and $125 will be awarded to the fourth-place musician.

“We have two kinds of shows,’’ Frank said. “One is annual and one is monthly.

We had a gazillion kids audition for the annual show.

They could be between 10 and 19. We were able to whittle it down to the final 12 for the competition at the Henegar.’’

Dr. Robert Lamb, Richard

Sabino and Amy Jevitt will be the three judges. Lamb is the music director at Eastern Florida State College; Sabino, an internationally known conductor, organizes a local brass band and orchestra; and Jevitt is a violin teacher and the former concert master of the Brevard Symphony Orchestra.

The show will last approximately 2 1/2 hours, with an intermission where wine, cheese and other refreshments will be served.

“These are grants for those who really need it,’’ Frank said. “The money could pay for new instruments, travel money for shows, special training, summer camps or voice training.’’

Other Brevard County musicians who will compete for prizes include 16-yearold Rachel Ho, who will be the lone musician to compete in two different events. She will play the violin and the viola.

Aleyna Brown, 17, plays the flute; Charlotte Goodman, 18, is a contender in voice; Henry Goodman, 17, is a violinist; Daniel

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Ellie Richter, left, a 13-yearold concert pianist from Viera; Tomas Lopez, center, a 15-year-old violinist who resides just south of Suntree; and Andrew Leonard, a 13-year-old concert pianist who also lives just south of Suntree, will vie for a firstplace prize of $100 in the Brevard’s Got Music Talent competition.

Grest, 15, will compete in voice; Bethany Harhis, 15, is a concert pianist; Megan Hazlett 16, will compete in voice/piano; and Adeline Morgan, 17, will compete in voice. VV

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“It takes seven to 10 years to realize that they need help with their hearing problems,” Foster said. “Everyone should get a free hearing test so that they can be treated early.”

Being proactive in one’s own health is important, she added.

“Hearing loss can (hasten) dementia, especially in the senior population.”

Often, the brain must relearn some or all of the sounds one’s ears haven’t been able to pick up and send along because of the hearing loss. The brain needs to be “reprogrammed” to recognize those sounds.

This reprogramming can take six or seven weeks, but

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Eventually, those with hearing loss begin to understand more of the sounds that they were missing before.

Also, those suffering with tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, can be helped with hearing devices.

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“All beers and wines are kept at correct temperatures for utmost enjoyment. We also offer a very flavorful craft root beer for those who do not imbibe,” said Pascale.

Games are abundant in this lively place including trivia, darts and board games.

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Last month, I explained the basic principles of weight managment and described some first steps to take in order to get your pet’s weight under control.

Now, I’ll delve a little deeper into some food and lifestyle tips to help keep your pet on track.

Clients often ask what kind of food I recommend. While I, like most veterinarians, have my own brand and ingredient preferences, I feel it’s the quantity of food rather than the brand that plays the biggest role in maintaining a proper weight. Remember, no matter the ingredients of a diet, if a dog eats more calories than he or she expends throughout the day, the excess will be stored as fat. I also think it’s important to note that dogs and cats don’t buy pet food — humans do.

Be wary of fancy labels and gimmicks designed to attract the one with the wallet (you) rather than your pet. For example, what good is a bowl full of vibrant multicolored kibble to a

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It’s important to keep in mind that besides calories, pet food supplies important micronutrients

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Pets usually like treats for the same reasons we do, they tend to be higher in salt, fat and sugar, making for an enjoyable, but calorie-rich experience. Treats are an important part of the petowner bond, and I almost never recommend eliminating them completely.

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Brevard Watercolor Society presents its 19th annual art show, the Splash of Watercolor, at the Azan Shrine Temple in Melbourne.

The show will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 15 and 16 and is open to the public free of charge. Also, free parking will be available at the family-friendly event and guests may purchase heart-healthy lunch items on site.

Artist Lolly Walton said, “Hard to believe it’s been 19 years for this event, but our members rise to the occasion each year to show just how beautiful watercolor can be.”

Attendees may purchase one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork from the largest display of original watercolor paintings in Brevard.

This “Le Sweet Art a Fair” offers painting demos, an active and always-exciting paint-a-round, a browse box room that offers prints, giclees and originals, purchase tickets for drawings and a silent auction. Pieces will be framed and available for purchase.

The Society encourages, supports and educates its 200 members and the public to the importance and beauty of watercolor in the art world. Men and women of the Society will offer this water-soluble media on paper in approximately 100 works.

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The Lambda Chapter of the American Gourd Society presents its Gourds Go Hawaiian show Feb. 21 through 23 at the Azan Shrine Center in Eau Gallie.

The show always travels to the show chairperson’s home area and this is its third year in Melbourne.

The Florida Gourd Society calls its chapters “gourd patches.”

“We are lucky to have one of those patches here in Melbourne,” said Therese Ferguson local patch chair.

“We meet once a month at the Eau Gallie Library for a demo and often a workshop taught by one of our members,” This year’s show expects to attract more than 2,000 guests.

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Attendees may watch free demos each day during the lunch hours or visit the 60 categories in the judged exhibition area.

Ferguson expects up to 400 gourds in this area, many with complex designs and a variety of uses from masks, musical instruments, lamps, birdhouses, purses and jewelry. A Saturday evening gourd auction after the dinner is one of the weekend’s highlights.

Each chapter will bring its Traveling Gourd for auction. At least 75 percent of members have worked on the item.

Patches will also have a Hawaiian themed table with items that will be given away.

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Levine will lead a Soulful Shabbat Ruach at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14. This is an original Shabbat evening service she wrote that was created to appeal to all ages, from different faith backgrounds. Prayers are set in Hebrew and English.

Also performing will be Manfred Drielich, as well as the Temple Israel choir and band.

At 10 a.m., Levine will present a unique worship experience called Yoga Shalom, which brings together body, mind and spirit for an extraordinary prayer service.

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Tickets are required for a Saturday evening event, The Best of Broadway Dinner Theater, at 6:30 p.m. Starring Cantor Lisa Levine, Rabbi Cantor Patricia Hickman, Ray Hickman and Jenny Hickman; the dinner show features the music of Jewish Broadway composers such as Sondheim, Kern, Bernstein and Rogers & Hammerstein. Tickets start at $36 per person with a cash wine bar available.

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With more than 35 years of aerospace engineering experience, Price is responsible for the development of the Orion Vehicle in his role as deputy program director for NASA’s Crew Exploration Vehicle. The Orion multi-purpose crew vehicle is scheduled for launch Sept. 18. The Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) will reach an altitude of 3,600 miles before re-entering the atmosphere to demonstrate the capsule’s heat shield.

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