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Titusville Police Department canine Chase will soon be safer wearing a bullet and stab protective vest. It was donated by Vested Interest in K9s, a nonprofit Massachusetts organization.

Massachusetts group donates protective vest to Titusville K9

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The safety of police canines is a priority for Titusville Police Department K9 Unit Supervisor Lt. T.J. Wright and the officers who serve with those hard-working dogs.

The team is pleased with the donation of a bullet and stab protective vest for canine Chase.

It comes courtesy of a charitable donation from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. in East Taunton, Massachusetts.

“Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the country,” according to the organization’s website.

Chase’s vest is sponsored by Lynda Gordon of the Michael Gordon Center for Research in Medical Education of Coconut Grove.

It will be embroidered with the sentiment, “in memory of Michael Gordon.”

“Titusville’s dual-purpose canines are certified for narcotics detection, as well as for patrol, handler protection, area search, building search, criminal apprehension and tracking,” Wright said. “They can also help find missing

children or someone hiding in the woods. The vests help protect the dogs against injury.”

Canine Jack did not have a vest when he was stabbed while apprehending a suspect. Recovered from his injuries, Jack continues to serve. All Titusville canines now have protective vests.

Chase and the Titusville Police Department K9 team recently took home a first-place trophy at the inaugural Space Coast Police K9 Competition.

The event was hosted by the Cocoa Police Department. Nearly 30 law enforcement K9 teams from across Florida competed in multiple events.

K9 Officer Tyler Glenn and Chase topped the field of competitors by winning the “hardest hitting” event. Other participating members of the Titusville Police Department’s K9 Team were Officer John Cantalupo with K9 Jack, Officer Jason Sanchez with Scooby and Officer Jesse Lengefeld with Draco.

“These officers spend hundreds of hours a year training with their canines to perfect these skills and the hard work is evident,” Wright said.

For information about Vested Interest in K-9s, Inc., go to vik9s.org. SL

Happy New Year. Welcome to 2019.

We did not make any New Year’s resolutions, but we wish you all the best in keeping yours if you made any. We are, however, making a pledge to continue to bring you the quality of stories that you have come to expect from Senior Life.

We also will add new features during the year, starting with periodic stories on technology that could make your life a little easier.

Have you considered a digital assistant such as Siri, Cortana or Alexa? There are other such devices that also can tell you the weather just by asking for it. These devices also can answer trivia questions, play your favorite music and even remind you when to take your medication.

In the first in a series of technology stories, we’ll tell you what else these digital assistants can do for you, how to select one to meet your needs and where to buy one.

In another later issue, we will tell you about security systems that you can monitor on your own. We’ll research some with which you will be able to turn your lights on and off with your smart phone from wherever you are and answer your door, even when you are away.

In this edition of Senior Life, we also bring you a story on how seniors can avoid being scammed.

We promise you, our readers and advertisers, that we will approach the New Year with the same enthusiasm and care, and with stories that you have come to expect from an award-winning team.

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Connie Maltby, left, Dave Hutson and Diana Sageser sing harmony in the Swingtimers Vocal Trio. They will appear at Riverside Church in Cocoa Beach and in concerts at the Melbourne Auditorium in January.

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in percussion with the Melbourne Municipal Band and now plays drums with the Harbor City Dance Band.

The Swingtimers Vocal Trio will perform at 3:30 and 7 p.m. Jan. 13 with the Swingtime Big Band at Riverside Church at 3400 N. Atlantic Ave. in Cocoa Beach as part of the Vernon Boushell Concert Series.

Tickets are free but must be reserved at riversidepres.org.

Swingtimers Vocal Trio will perform at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16 and 17 at Melbourne Auditorium at 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd. with the Swingtime Big Band and the Melbourne Community Orchestra. The concert is free and tickets are not required.

At 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30 and 31, the Swingtimers will perform again at Melbourne Auditorium with the Melbourne Community Orchestra concert with guest, Swingtime Big Band. The concert is free. SL

Jazz and rock — what’s not to like?

The Swingtimers Vocal Trio is an ensemble of the Melbourne Municipal Band. The blends of their voices are similar to the intricate harmonies of the jazz group Manhattan Transfer.

They also sing rock and roll songs.

Dave Hutson, the director, sings baritone. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, Hutson began singing at an early age.

“My mother sang around the house all the time and I was singing as a toddler,” said Hutson, who in addition to performing with the trio also is part of the Swingtime Big Band.

Connie Maltby, the trio’s soprano who also began signing at an early age, is from Merritt Island.

“I think I came out of my mother singing,” she said. “I’ve always had a song in my heart and loved to sing.”

In addition to singing with the Swingtimers, she sings with the Brevard Chorale, Riverside Chamber Singers, Swingtime Big Band, and the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra.

Diana Sageser, who is from Maryland but also lived in Kansas, sings alto with the trio.

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Ventriloquist Taylor Mason and his friends entertained everyone.

Lambchop, were a positive, early influence.

His mother used to roll up his socks with a smiley face on top. That gave him ideas for faces for his puppets at an early age.

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More than 140 residents of Lamplighter Village and one special guest attended a Christmas party Dec. 13 at the community’s clubhouse.

The guest wasn’t Santa Claus.

Ventriloquist Taylor Mason and his friends entertained everyone.

Mason also is a writer, singer, song writer, comedian, rock ‘n roller, author, puppeteer, pianist and Star Search winner in 1991. He had just flown in from New Jersey for this performance, and his arms were quite tired.

A throwback to the days of vaudeville, Mason interacted with the audience in a clean, wholesome and funny manner. He played the piano and sang on stage during part of his performance. Then, he quickly moved his props down to audience level and introduced his friends to let his ventriloquism take over.

Romeo is a puppet with a near lifelike appearance. His eyes and eyebrows are reminiscent of Groucho Marx.

After Romeo captivated the crowd, Paco and Ramone took over to give Romeo some rest.

Paco and Ramone, who are two little pigs, gave Mason a chance to tell some jokes and display his quick wit.

He deserved the standing ovation he received at the conclusion of the show.

Mason, who now lives in New Jersey, was born in Illinois in 1956. Shari Lewis and her puppet,

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Neighbors Canaveral Mineral and Gem Society offers lapidary arts classes to members

BY MUFFY BERLYN If you’ve ever thought about making your own jewelry, you might want to start your effort with the Canaveral Mineral and Gem Society.

Twenty-two different jewelrymaking classes, taught by volunteer teachers with a fully equipped shop, are part of what the society offers to members. Classes are taught at the historic Henegar Center in Downtown Melbourne. The classes range from faceting to cabbing to casting to silversmithing and more.

Roy Deere, a member “further back than I can remember,” is a teacher for the society. He teaches making ChainMaillé jewelry, an ancient technique from the Medieval Age. “It’s put together in pieces, very similar to old Chain-Maillé that the (fabled) Knights of the Round Table wore. But theirs was made out of iron; ours is silver and other precious metals,” Deere said.

He said there are many gemstones club members can cut and set.

“We teach classes in faceting, cutting the clear gemstones quartz, tourmaline, topaz, most any of the clear stones not as hard as ruby or

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Don McLamb, left, the Canaveral Mineral and Gem Society president, reviews part of a booth display by a vendor. Canaveral Mineral and Gem Society member Bob Denaburg, right, puts on a demonstration on pearl knotting. diamond,” he said. “We have a class that teaches nothing but opals.”

Deere also teaches jewelry making in a unique setting.

“I teach at a retreat that our parent organization, Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies, offers in Spruce Pine, North Carolina,” he said.

“Nice thing about it is it’s up on a mountain top.”

Don McLamb, president of the Canaveral Mineral and Gem Society, said the club, founded in 1964, has 175 members.

McLamb, who teaches opal cutting, said the goals of the club are simple: “To have a good time learning and sharing skills in the lapidary arts.”

Members can sign up for the society’s classes at the monthly

meetings. All ages and experience levels from beginners to advanced are invited to join.

To become a member and to join a class, attend a meeting at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the Henegar Center at 625 E. New Haven Ave. in Melbourne.

For information, go to canaveralmgs.com. SL

Half-cent surtax accelerates Brevard Public School’s improvements SPECIAL TO SENIOR LIFE Brevard Public Schools continue to spend money from a one half-cent sales surtax for facility renewal and repairs the way voters were promised when they passed the levy in 2014.

That’s the main finding by the Independent Citizens Oversight Committee, an 11-member watchdog group from across Brevard County, that was established by voters as part of the tax initiative. Committee Chairman Gary Shiffrin called its most recent annual report “good news” for taxpayers.

Overall, 75 out of 83 BPS schools have received some type of facility investment, primarily for failing air-conditioning units and electrical and mechanical systems, according to the committee’s annual report. The document includes a summary with photos of major projects completed during the past year.

Where the surtax money has gone: • 79.28% Facility renewal • 12.8% Education technology • 2.9% Security-related building upgrades • 5.1% Construction contingency The sales surtax began Jan. 1, 2015, and continues through Dec. 31, 2021. It was estimated to generate $198 million in capital funding for a list of specific,

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critical repairs and replacement projects at schools across the Space Coast. Many of those schools were built during the Apollo era 40 to 50 years ago.

Small but significant portions of surtax revenue have been spent on security-related improvements and modernizing or replacing technology used in education. Those uses, too, were approved by Brevard County voters in 2014.

Higher-than-estimated revenue from the tax allowed the School Board to accelerate the voter-approved security projects, which were substantially completed by the start of the 2018-2019 school year. Security projects included the installation of high-quality perimeter fencing and gates to create at every school a “single point of access” where remotelocking doors and cameras control and monitor visitor access.

Unfortunately, Shiffrin said, conditions at schools on the voterapproved project list have continued to deteriorate since 2014.

“Facility renewal investment has been largely focused on mechanical and electrical systems, although the need for building envelope and plumbing system improvements is becoming more apparent.”SL

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Tech Know Tidbits Voice digital assistants could make life easier

BY JULIE STURGEON Voice-activated digital assistants are some of the more user-friendly devices to land in America’s living rooms during the latest technology boom.

Some, like the Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, are easier to use than cell phones.

For senior citizens, who sometimes might not remember medications, doctor appointments or who just want an answer to a simple question, digital assistants can make life easier.

Digital assistants act as robot companions, singing songs, playing trivia games and adapting to users’ requests. This can be especially comforting to seniors living alone.

The words “Hey Google, Good Morning,” can activate a series of morning tasks such as turning on lights, adjusting a thermostat and announcing reminders for the day.

“We bought Alexa for my elderly mom so she can be reminded to take her daily medications,” said Cari Johnson, a Melbourne resident.

“Not only does it help with that, but she uses it to turn on the television, change the channels and listen to music. She is 87, so my husband had to help her get it set up, but she seems to be enjoying it.”

Every digital assistant has its own specialty adaptation. For example, Amazon’s Alexa can operate almost any household appliance purchased on Amazon, and at least 100 non-Amazon devices. Alexa is very syntax-specific though, which might be frustrating for some seniors. Amazon Echo and Echo Dot are more affordable robot companions, but do not have the speaker capacity of Alexa.

Google Assistant is ideal for simulating a human companion.

Intelligent, personal and adaptable, Google Assistant keenly adapts to a user’s commands. Google Assistant can be used with any type of cell phone, from androids to iPhone.

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Seniors can gain control of their surroundings with digital assistants. as Alexa with a wide range of devices.

Google Home and Google Home Mini work with Google Assistant.

Apple’s Siri and Homepod, which might offer the most security and privacy to users, operate by scanning codes and might be the easiest inhome apps to use. The tradeoff is that Siri and Homepod work only with other Apple devices, which can be more expensive than other voice assistant products. Also, Siri is not as personal and does not differentiate between voices.

Seniors with arthritis, vision or mobility issues might opt for one type of device, while those interested primarily in entertainment might choose another. Some elderly users report that their device can be frustrating to set up and assistance

is not always readily available. All digital home assistants require a wireless connection.

“Alexa has given my mom a chance to be a little more independent from us,” Johnson said. “And that is comforting.”

Voice technology assistants are being updated constantly, with Google Assistant and Alexa competing fiercely.

Only Amazon sells Alexa and Echo.

Apple’s Siri Homepod is available at Apple stores and other Apple retailers.

Google Assistant and Google Home can be purchased at Lowe’s and Best Buy, among other retailers.

For a short starter review, check out CNET at cnet.com/news/which-smartspeaker-should-you-buy. SL

Project Lifesaver in Brevard County currently has a 100 percent success rate. It is a program designed to assist in the tracking and locating of people with Alzheimer’s and related mental dysfunction disorders such as Down syndrome and autism.

“Once we show on the scene, it takes 15 minutes or less to find them,” said Joseph Downs, a reserve deputy sheriff in charge of the program and president of the Brevard County Triad, of which Project Lifesaver is a part.

“We track people with memory conditions who have a tendency to wander off — people with Down syndrome, dementia, brain injury, diabetes, autism and problems with memory.”

The client wears a bracelet with a battery that allows tracking by receiver. Each bracelet has a different radio frequency. The batteries are changed every 60 days.

“When wearing a bracelet, the caregiver calls 911,” Downs said of when a client wanders off.

“911 notifies me and an aviation unit (from the Brevard Sheriff’s Office). We have 17 receivers spread throughout the county in what we call jurisdictions.

Whatever jurisdiction the need is in, we arrive and turn receivers on that radio frequency, not a GPS.” Client criteria for participation includes having been diagnosed with a memory condition, no access to a car and must have

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Victoria Landing Executive Director Amy Schaefer, right, and chef Jon Bradford were honored for their hard work.

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Victoria Landing co-owner John Rumpel, left, and Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey both spoke at the ceremony.

Victoria Landing celebrates fifth anniversary

BY CHRIS BONANNO

Hundreds of people celebrated the fifth anniversary of Victoria Landing at a party held Dec. 13 at the resortstyle assisted living facility, located on the river just south of Eau Gallie Boulevard in Melbourne.

“It’s very, very special,” said Barbara Rumpel, president and coowner of the facility with her husband John Rumpel. “This really is a family.

I eat with these people every day, I see them every day. They’re my neighbors.”

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The 11-story building is poignantly named after her husband’s daughter Victoria, who tragically passed away at the age of 19. To that end, there seems to have been a lot of work put into the facility to make it something that everyone can be proud about.

Rumpel said the renovations have been striking. The building previously was used for low-income senior housing in the last half-decade.

It remained in need of repairs for some time before the extensive redesign was done and the facility was renamed Victoria Landing.

“It was pretty nasty by the time they gave it back to us,’’ Rumpel said.

“Because when we bought it, we had to lease it for three years. And in those three years, they let it (become) run down.’’

“It is a like a dream come true for me as a designer,” added Jacqueline P. Menzel of Melbourne-based MAI Design Build, which worked on the design at the facility.

Rumpel and others both say they have enjoyed their time getting to know those who call the building home.

Amy Schaefer, the executive director,

said she loves the residents.

“All of the families and residents that we’ve gotten to know over the last five years have been the best part of it,” Schaefer said.

A number of dignitaries were on hand for the event as well, including Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey and Melbourne Mayor Kathy Meehan.

“You have done an amazing job here,” said Meehan, who also lauded the charitable works of the Rumpels to the crowd.

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Book points to ‘100 Things to Do in Orlando Before You Die’

BY JULIE STURGEON Co-authors John Brown and Jon Busdeker’s book “100 Things to Do in Orlando Before You Die” provides a bucket list of day trips for anyone in Central Florida. The book is a handy compilation of unique restaurants, recreational activities, historical sites and other singular attractions.

“Central Florida is so much more than Walt Disney and theme parks,” said Busdeker, an Orlando resident.

“There are a lot of neat, quirky things to do. And, my job was to go out and find them.”

Busdeker, who worked at The Orlando Sentinel and WESH, is somewhat of an expert on happenings in Orlando and the Central Florida area. Based upon his exposure as a reporter, Busdeker was tasked with going out and finding new places for the book’s second edition.

Eateries include a sweet factory and an oyster bar, while entertainment ranges from a hot air balloon ride to the world’s tallest swing.

There are typically no long lines, crowded sidewalks and sweltering temperatures to endure at these local gems.

Many of the sports and recreation activities involve water or air conditioning. There is an indoor ski and snowboard park, an indoor kart and game center, even an indoor skydiving arena.

So, what are some of the authors’ recommendations?

“My absolute favorite place is the Pinball Lounge,” Busdeker said.

“These guys were pinball machine collectors from early on.”

The Pinball Lounge, which features

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Another of Busdeker’s favorite places is the Soap Museum, located at Clean the World’s nonprofit facility

in Orlando. The museum illustrates the history of health and hygiene products and features antique washing machines, advertisements and illustrations from the 1700s to the present.

Davidson of Dundee, said Busdeker, is a delightful roadside attraction

featuring jellies, jams and other sweet treats.

“I had a great time putting this together,” Busdeker said. “I really like highlighting the mom and pop shops.”

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Telephone scams target Brevard seniors

BY CHRIS BONANNO

The 18th Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office in Viera is encouraging area residents, and in particular seniors, to be vigilant against telephone scams.

There are a couple of scams in particular that State Attorney Phil Archer noted “just don’t seem to go away.”

One involves a call where a wouldbe scammer informs the person on the other end of the line that a relative is in some sort of trouble and that they must send money to help them.

It’s called the “grandparents scam” because it’s generally geared toward

seniors.

“Last year, that scam resulted in payments of about $320 million,” Archer said. “That was one of the top scams last year.”

To that end, Archer recommended that seniors screen their phone calls.

“If you can, use an answering machine,” Archer said. “A lot of these scammers, they want to get you on that phone when you first pick up and they start into their pitch.”

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The SAO also recommends researching helpful websites to aid against scammers, including annualcreditreport.com, which Archer said can provide an annual report from each of the three nationwide consumer credit reporting companies.

He also cited myfloridalegal. com, run by the Florida Office of the Attorney General, and bbbscamtracker.com, which provides up-to-date information on scams.

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Mirth inducted into space pioneers Hall of Fame

BY MARIA SONNENBERG

During his working career, retired U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Joseph “Don” Mirth could never talk about work at the dinner table, or anywhere else for that matter.

The Suntree resident, who in August was inducted into the Air Force’s Space and Missile Pioneers Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs, was responsible for the military satellites that have kept this country safe for decades.

When Mirth traveled for work, he could not discuss his destination, for fear the Soviets could track him. It wasn’t until 2011 that the government finally declassified some of his projects, although even now Mirth still is not allowed to talk about some facets of his work.

Mirth dedicated his award to those anonymous people who toiled for decades in the black world where they never received any acknowledgement or recognition for their efforts. Many of them went to their graves and their families never knew what they really did and the enormous impact that they had on the security of this country.

“I started my acceptance speech by saying, ‘This is amazing. Here you have two guys pushing 90 who are anxious to finally talk about some of the exciting things we did when we were 29 and 30 years old,’ ” Mirth said.

The other 2018 honorees were retired Col. Robert W. “Rob” Roy, Dr. Gladys B. West and William N. Barker.

Raised in Chicago, he enlisted into the Air Force’s Aviation Cadets in 1952 because he was about to be drafted into the infantry.

“That began an exciting 50-year odyssey,” Mirth said.

Only six out of his class of 91 made it through the test, and Mirth was one of only three out of those six who made it through pilot training.

He was tapped for the first Air Force satellite program even before graduating from Oklahoma State University, where he earned both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in mechanical engineering in 1959.

Vandenberg Air Force Base in California became headquarters from where he worked as project officer for the launch of satellites used for photo reconnaissance, early warning systems and a nuclear reactor.

Mirth also served as project chief and launch director for several classified space programs and a nuclear reactor. He then became chief of satellite control section engineering for the Air Force’s highest resolution spy satellite program.

After service in Vietnam in 1970, he served as spokesman for the F-15

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Fighter program in Washington D.C. His last assignment took him to Los Angeles, where he served as the Air Force Space Shuttle Program director, responsible for numerous shuttlerelated facilities.

“We worked with NASA and built a launch base at Vandenberg, but the Air Force decided to get out of the business after the Challenger disaster,” Mirth said.

Retirement from active duty in 1982 led to a second career with United Technologies Corporation, where he initially managed the Joint Stars radar program for UTC’s Norden Systems Division. He later became UTC’s Space Flight Systems Division vice president, developing the Cargo Shuttle concept.

He also was Pratt & Whitney’s USBI senior vice president for advanced engineering and technology.

At Kennedy Space Center, Mirth led the fourth-largest contracting activity, USBI Company, with duties that involved pre-launch processing as well as the refurbishment of the space shuttle’s solid rocket booster elements.

The country can thank Mirth for his years securing its welfare and freedom.

“Five U.S. presidents have credited the satellites with being instrumental in preventing World War III,” Mirth said. SL

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In this 1974 photo at Edwards Air Force Base in California, retired Brig. Gen. Joseph “Don” Mirth, left, and retired Col. Wendell H. Shawler walk away from an F-15 Fighter. Shawler was only the third person and the first Air Force pilot to fly an F-15 Fighter. Mirth was the 63rd pilot to fly the F-15 Fighter.

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Veterans, volunteers organize Stand Down to help comrades in need Stand Down — a period of relaxation after a state of alert or a state of readiness.

That’s the way the dictionary describes it.

For the troops who fought in the jungles of Vietnam, it meant a time to rest and relax for a short while in a relatively safe environment. There, they could take care of personal hygiene, receive medical and dental care and get clean uniforms. They also were able to share in camaraderie with other troops.

Today, the concept of a Stand Down in the community is different. Veterans use the same name for an event in which they help comrades in need.

Some of the same soldiers who served in Vietnam are among those who will help to conduct the 23rd annual Central Florida Stand Down to

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help homeless and needy veterans.

The Stand Down will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 26 at the National Guard Armory at 308 N. Fiske Ave. in Cocoa.

Organizations, companies and individuals will get together for the one-day event to help veterans in need with clothing, medical, dental, eye exams and legal assistance. They can get haircuts, help to claim veterans benefits to which they are entitled

and assistance in finding jobs or housing. They also can get advice and counseling.

The Stand Down gives the veterans a lot more than material things. It gives them hope in the future and a boost in self-esteem to know that there are people who recognize and value their military service and are willing to help them.

Two or three Stand Downs used to be held in Brevard County but, so far, the one on Jan. 26 is the only one I know of that is planned for 2019.

And that’s good news. That is because veterans’ organizations such as National Veterans Homeless Support and others in Brevard have helped to drastically reduce the homeless population from what it was in the county just a few years ago. There are other groups that also do a good job at

helping veterans access their benefits.

Many of the needy veterans will be transported to the event from wooded camps and transitional housing across the county.

There is still a need for volunteers.

There also is a need for new supplies, such as men’s and women’s socks, T-shirts, underwear, towels and washcloths, sleeping bags and many other items.

There are two drop-off locations — Brevard Veterans Memorial Center at 400 S. Sykes Creek Parkway on Merritt Island and American Legion Post 81 at 2909 S. Harbor City Blvd. in Melbourne.

To learn more and support the event, go to veteransmemorialcenter.org.

To register as a volunteer, email brevardcountystanddown@gmail.com.

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Once-forgotten veterans will finally be buried with honors

BY MARIA SONNENBERG For 45 years, they languished on a shelf at a funeral home, but thanks to the Missing in America Project, the cremains of a World War I Army nurse will soon finally receive the proper burial the veteran richly deserved.

The hero from the War to End All Wars is one of 16 local veterans and six military spouses who will be laid to final rest at 10 a.m. Feb. 2 at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery.

This is the second organized ceremony to honor the cremains of unclaimed veterans. In June, a ceremony was held at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery.

They were officers, enlisted men and nurses. They served their country in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard during World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf and other non-war specific periods. They were very different people during very different times, but they all shared one common denominator — no one cared to claim their remains.

“They were unclaimed for a variety of reasons,” said Paul Markonni, team leader of the Missing in America Project, which organizes the burials.

Some had no family, others were homeless. In some cases, the family

couldn’t afford to pay the cost of a burial. Some relatives felt they couldn’t deal with it.

The Missing in America Project has stepped in to locate and identify and inter the unclaimed cremated remains of American veterans and their spouses as a final thanks for their service.

“All the services are very emotional.”

— Paul Markonni Markonni, a Vietnam vet and retired federal employee, has helped lay to rest about 200 veterans since he began volunteering with the organization in 2014.

“All the services are very emotional,” he said.

Missing in America Project volunteers research lists of unclaimed cremains at funeral homes across the country. About 30 percent of the cremains investigated are of veterans and their spouses.

Although the nonprofit has interred more than 3,500 vets, thousands remain to be verified and buried, for a single funeral home can store hundreds of unclaimed cremains.

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The Missing in America Project organized a ceremony in June featuring 44 pallbearers to honor 21 veterans and a veteran’s spouse at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery. per veteran costs of burial permits, urns and transportation to the national cemetery.

An escort for Missing in America Project burial service will leave from American Legion Post 1 at 1281 N. U.S. Highway 1 in Titusville to the cemetery.

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After many conversations about Buena Vida, we decided to get on the waitlist. Getting on the waitlist gave us the opportunity to become more familiar with Buena Vida, enjoy some very good meals and join residents for various parties.

At one of the parties, a resident whispered, ‘Don’t wait too long.’ With that wise warning and getting to know some obviously satisfied residents better, we decided to make the move. We have lived here for seven months and are immersed in a big new family.

Friday afternoon music continues to let us enjoy our new friendships. We‘ve danced more in the past six months than in the previous six years. We feel the acceptance and relaxation of knowing we are home. Our family continues to grow as new residents arrive.

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Every snowbird season for 11 years, J.T. Shealy has brought bluegrass music to Brevard County. For the 2018-19 season, the promoter has seven top bluegrass acts performing.

While four acts already have performed, three acts remain for the season.

Shealy, 78, is no upstart to bluegrass. He was born and raised in South Carolina into a musical family.

“Both sides of my family were musical,” Shealy said. “I grew up with a guitar in my hands.”

His six siblings were engaged in music as well.

“It’s in the genes and the blood, especially bluegrass and gospel,” he said.

Shealy described bluegrass music as having deep Appalachian-type roots.

“It is all acoustical music, which I prefer, no simulated sounds, with the original sound coming out of the instrument into the microphone,” he said. “There is also an emphasis on three-part harmony in bluegrass.”

In past years, Shealy has brought the top acts of Doyle Lawson, Gibson Brothers, Blue Highway, The Grascals, Claire Lynch and The Boxcars to the Space Coast.

The Little Roy and Lizzy Show out of Georgia performed in December.

Lizzy Long sings and plays a variety of instruments in the five-piece band. Starting at a young age, Long learned a succession of instruments including the fiddle, banjo and guitar which she alternates during the act.

Long has been an admirer of Shealy.

“J.T. is a hard worker for bluegrass, a great friend, and a great promoter,” Long said. “We see him in so many other places than Florida promoting bluegrass and helping others. We need more J.T.s. He has done a great job bringing bluegrass to Florida.”

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A panoramic mural, “Reflections of Our Past,” on a wall outside the North Brevard Historical Museum in Titusville, presents a timeline of the city’s history. Titusville founder C Historical Museum at 301 S. Washington Ave. in Titusville.

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hroughout Florida, colorful images painted on exterior walls are telling the state’s story. The images feature palm trees, seascapes, wildlife, historical figures and more.

They make up the Florida Mural Trail, of which Cocoa Beach Main Street recently became a part. Other participating Brevard County cities and towns are Titusville, Eau Galle and Downtown Melbourne.

The murals celebrate public art and illustrate an area’s past, present and future.

“The Florida Mural Trail is now

under the direction of Visit Florida, our state’s official tourism marketing corporation, which serves as Florida’s official source of travel planning for visitors from across the globe,” said Luann Malark, a Titusville resident and former Florida Mural Trail coordinator.

In addition to beautifying blank walls and touting an area’s uniqueness, the murals have inspired an increasing tourist interest in mural viewing.

Lisa Packard, executive director of the Eau Gallie Art District Main Street, said the murals in her community bring the art outdoors because not everyone goes into art galleries.

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Artist Christopher Maslow works on the home wall of Groundswell Startups, which is located at 2412 Erwin Street in Melbourne.

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The Florida Tech Panther is painted on a mural at 800 E. New Haven Ave. on the Waverly Street side of the building in Melbourne. It is one of 12 murals that were painted during a two-year period.

We have heard the adage, “if walls could talk.” In Florida, it’s the murals that are talking.

“We wanted to create an outdoor art museum,” she said. “We definitely have plans to always add murals.”

There are about 30 murals of different sizes, not all of them readily visible from the street.

Covering the entire east wall of Harry Goode’s Outdoor Shop in Melbourne is a colorful mural of a fish swimming toward a fly.

“People really like it,” said Rich Goode, the third generation owner of the store that was established by his grandfather in 1946. “The mural adds a lot. I think it’s a great opportunity to brighten up the area.”

Marie Marcinkowski, who coordinated the Melbourne Main Street mural project, said it has been well received.

“It’s been very positive,” she said.

“It was not just to bring the art to downtown but to beautify the area.”

Murals are appearing in other areas of Brevard County.

Beth Javens serves as executive director for Cocoa Beach Main Street Inc.

“Now in its fourth year, the organization is continuing to develop the program and wants to add murals downtown,” she said.

According to the Visit Florida website, Cocoa Beach has the distinction of being “where many an astronaut lived and played.”

The city’s eclectic murals feature a tropical playland complete with mermaids.

A mural gracing the wall of Coastal Produce at 25 N. Brevard Ave. showcases a colorful blend of sky, sea and produce.

A mural outside Heidi’s Jazz Club at 7 N. Orlando Ave. features a collection of musical instruments one might expect to hear in a song by the iconic Beach Boys, a popular musical group since the 1960s.

In Titusville, a lifelike manatee, fish and pelican appear to be escaping the “Paddling Our Wildlife Paradise” mural outside Kayaks by Bo at 410 S. Hopkins Ave. Classic car lovers will appreciate the late 1940s Lincoln Continental featured outside Cliff Shuler Auctioneers and Liquidators at 422 Julia St. Javens said that Cocoa Beach Main Street has applied for several arts and culture grants to spearhead new murals.

We have heard the adage, “if walls could talk.” In Florida, it’s the murals that are talking.

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This colorful mural, outside Coastal Produce in Cocoa Beach, is one of more than 20 murals in the downtown area.

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New Year brings hope for better recycling Recycling can be confusing. It is normal to find people puzzled as to what goes in the recycle bin at home.

Does any plastic container with a chasing arrows symbol imprinted go in the bin? What about the metal base of an unwanted lamp? It is metal. Paper cups are made of paper, so that goes in the recycle bin, right?

Well, those are some questions commonly asked.

The answer to them — No. That might not come as a surprise.

I know it did to many when Recycle Brevard posted on Facebook a list of what cannot be recycled.

That table, available on RecycleBrevard.org, lists common items that are found in recycle bins, but actually don’t belong. That applies to Brevard County and might vary slightly from location to location.

Why don’t they belong? Why doesn’t the hauler take everything?

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Buyers will look for the best product for the money and sellers will look for the best prices for the product they sell — recyclables.

For buyers, “best product” means low rate of contamination in recyclables bought.

Contamination happens when either the wrong material is part of a load or the right material in the load is compromised (e.g. food residues in containers). To avoid that, sellers must collect the right products and weed out the wrong as best as they can. If too much of the wrong product comes into the separation facility, called Material Recovery Facility (MRF), the whole load might end up in the landfill.

Contamination is a big issue. In

Jeff Draves, an AP Capstone and Social Studies teacher at Viera High, arranged a Nov. 28 visit by C-SPAN (Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network), a not-for-profit company whose mission is to make government more transparent to Americans.

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an article in Florida Today, Waste Management reported removing 3,144 tons of garbage — or 40 percent — from the total load processed in May 2018. That represented a cost of $75,000 for disposal and $24,000 for transporting it all to the landfill.

For sellers, the problem is that “the recycling business stinks these days with the price of commodities such as plastics, metal and paper all in the dumps,” CNBC reported in its 2016 article “Why recycling business is feeling so discarded these days.”

This year, “as part of a broad antipollution campaign, China announced that it no longer wants to import foreign garbage and has banned imports of various types of plastic and paper, and tightened standards for materials it does accept,” according to The New York Times.

The market for recyclers worldwide has been affected and “American scrap exports to China fell by about 35 percent in the first two months,” according to The New York Times.

With an average contamination rate of 28 percent and a goal to lower that to less than 10 percent, Waste Management community affairs manager Amy Boyson recommends that residents recycle the basics.

“Recycle plastic bottles, jugs and tubs,’’ Boyson said. “Aluminum, steel and tin cans. Dry cardboard and dry paper.”

To recycle more in the new year, we need to recycle better. Let’s do this, Brevard!

Happy New Year! SL Email Marcia Booth at Marcia@ RecycleBrevard.org.

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BY MUFFY BERLYN Anna Flowers, a native of Maryland and now a resident of Viera, is an award-winning author of six true crime books. In her early career as a journalist, Flowers worked for news bureaus, as well as in radio and television.

While living in Winter Park in the late 1980s and 1990s, she began writing true crime books, It was something that had interested her since her youth.

“Crime and crime solving has always interested me,” she said. “Even when I was a young girl, I would read that type of book.”

Her daughter, a Volusia County judge, was interning in Orlando, monitoring the high-profile case of Gerald Stano, who confessed to killing 41 women in Central Florida.

“I thought, if I’m ever going to write a book, this is it,” Flowers said. “True crime was at its highest interest.”

When “Blind Fury” was released by Kensington Publishing in 1993, it was an instant success. It was a True Crime Mystery Book Club selection and saw seven mass media printings.

“On the basis of that, Kensington wanted me to keep pumping them out,” Flowers said.

Her second book, “Bound to Die,” the story of Tampa serial killer Bobby Joe Long, was released in 1995. It was the most successful of all her books.

A revised edition from Chapin House Books, with a 5,000 word afterword, was published in May 2017.

Flowers has participated in five major documentaries for national television

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“Bobby Joe Long was a poster child for serial killers,’’ Flowers said. “The profile I was given for serial killers at FBI, Quantico, Virginia — he met all the criteria that makes a serial killer.

He’s still alive on death row in Raiford, Florida, being studied by psychiatrists.”

Another recently published true crime book by Flowers is “Vengeance at Meeting Street,” a rewrite of “Wanton Woman,” which has been expanded and features stronger coverage of the trials, plus additional rare photographs.

Flowers is a judge for Best Mystery Novel of 2018 for Mystery Writers of America’s coveted Edgar Allan Poe Award. SL

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CBD oil gains momentum in medical community

BY FRANK E. GONZALES Cannabidiol (CBD) oil has been tied to treating numerous medical problems — from epileptic seizures to anxiety, to pain and insomnia — and the popular marijuana extract is flying off the shelves.

Dan McQuiston, co-owner of Vape Florida in Suntree, said CBD oil offers many effective treatments, especially for seniors.

“Most of the seniors who get CBD oil use it so they can get to sleep,” McQuiston said. “My customers tell me it’s like a super chamomile tea.

“They also use it to replace dangerous painkillers.”

CBD is one of more than 80 active chemicals in marijuana. However, CBD does not cause intoxication or euphoria (the “high”) that comes from tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). It is THC (and not CBD) that is the primary psychoactive component of marijuana.

There are multiple ways of administering CBD oil, McQuiston said. But the most popular technique is simple drops from a dropper.

Despite the lack of documented

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There are multiple ways of administering CBD oil, but the most popular technique is simple drops from a dropper. evidence, results are gaining steam.

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in June approved CBD oil for the treatment of seizures associated with two rare and severe forms of epilepsy,

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exercise and medication can control blood pressure and lower that danger.

Obesity is another modifiable risk factor.

An overabundance of cholesterol can coat the walls of the blood vessels, harden and sometimes break off, causing a stroke.

Smoking is another risk factor we can control. Some factors we can’t control: Atrial fibrillation and your gender put you at higher risk; women tend to suffer more strokes than men. African-Americans suffer strokes at a higher rate than Caucasians.

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New technological devices may keep seniors from falling

BY JULIE STURGEON Falls are the No. 1 cause of injury to senior citizens.

In some instances, falls can be devastating, resulting in broken bones, loss of mobility or even death.

But is it possible to prevent falls or lessen the impact of them?

Many new technological devices claim to be helpful, but none are foolproof.

A Japanese company called Prop went as far as to create a personal airbag. There is the possibility of smart carpets and floors, and smart shoes, according to market research.

Some companies claim devices can detect when falls occur and automatically connect to a dispatch center without pressing a button.

GreatCall’s Lively Mobile and Lively Wearable are devices that can be clipped onto clothing or around the neck or wrist. The devices detect sudden movements and connect the user to a certified response agent if a fall is detected.

A concern is that the fall-detection technology will only work when the Lively products are worn around the neck. The batteries also must be charged every few days.

There also are monthly subscription costs aside from the device, which has received mixed reviews from users.

Life Button 24 is a device that connects users to a response center after a fall. An operator assists callers in getting help if a fall occurs. The

technology enables family members to be monitored from their smartphones.

Life Button 24 markets to seniors who live alone or are often home alone, have had incidences of slipping or falling at home, and those who might be dizzy, drowsy or lightheaded from medication use.

There are some glitches to these devices.

“The technology probably isn’t fully refined,” said Dr. Neil Alexander, a professor of geriatric and palliative medicine at the University of Michigan. “In some cases, for instance, this feature may register something as a fall that isn’t. The alarm might go off if you drop it or momentarily lose your balance.”

According to Consumer Reports, shopping for medical devices requires narrowing down the choices.

Kinesis QTUG is another cell phone app available on Amazon. It works with sensors wrapped around the calves to measure the risk of the individual falling.

While this is all promising, devices that claim to prevent falls have yet to come on the market due to legal repercussions.

Such devices face challenges of liability. Also, although fall-detection technology can determine when a fall has taken place and dispatch assistance, it does nothing to prevent falls before they happen.

Most fall prevention apps educate consumers in common sense, physical tasks and a way of life. Some of the companies recommend Xbox/

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• Clean up clutter.

• Repair or remove tripping hazards.

• Wear shoes inside the home.

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BY RANDAL HILL “What I write is people’s music. I want everybody, even the dummies, to understand what I’m saying. That way, they won’t be dummies anymore.”

— Sly Stone Sly and the Family Stone’s psychedelic soul music was a perfect fusion of funk, psychedelia, rock and rhythm-and-blues music, and it contained an earnest message just right for the rapidly changing late 1960s.

The first major integrated band in rock history, the San Francisco-based group consisted of men and women, both black and white, who played and sang as equals.

Being open-minded about racial harmony came easily for Stone (born Sylvester Stewart in 1943). Working as a disc jockey on San Francisco’s soul station KSOL, he never followed a rigid playlist.

“I was into everyone’s records,” he said. “I’d play Dylan, Hendrix, James Brown back to back, so I didn’t get stuck in any one groove.”

Stone also moonlighted as a producer for the local Autumn Records label and was the guiding force behind

Bobby Freeman’s Top 5 hit “C’mon and Swim” in 1964.

“Everyday People” is a plea for an acceptance of personal differences.

It became the first of three No. 1 Billboard hits for Sly and the Family Stone, its gospel-tinged message of brotherhood wrapped around a strong dance beat that helped Stone reach the mainstream audience he had been chasing for years.

“Everyday People” used a mere two chords (C and G) and took some lyric inspiration from the Mother Goose rhyme “Rub-a-Dub-Dub.” The three familiar folks in a tub — the butcher, the baker, the candlestick-maker — all appear in Stone’s lyrics as the butcher, the banker and the drummer.

In the bridge of “Everyday People,” band member Rose Stone mocks the absurdity of people hating others for being tall or short, rich or poor, fat or skinny, black or white. Her lyric line “different strokes for different strokes” became a catchphrase of the day, later inspired the TV series “Diff’rent Strokes” and now occupies a permanent place in the American vernacular.

“Everyday People” and its corresponding message has lived

on through cover versions by such disparate artists as Joan Jett, Aretha Franklin, the Staple Singers, Dolly Parton, the Supremes, the Four Tops, Peggy Lee and Pearl Jam. In 1992, Arrested Development used it as the basis of their million-seller “People Everyday.”

“Everyday People” remains the most enduring Sly and the Family Stone hit. Was it naive of Stone to think that a hit 45 could actually bring about groundbreaking social changes during a time of anti-war sentiment, student upheavals, political assassinations and inner-city riots? Probably, but it was worth a try.

Today it’s easy to see how little progress we’ve made since 1968 in racial harmony in America. We still experience prejudices and show fear and anger toward some other countries and religions. Fifty years ago, Sly and the Family Stone gave us a chance to think and act positively about our fellow Americans.

It’s a shame that we didn’t pay better attention.

But then, it’s never too late to start.

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2018 was full of interesting headlines to keep us amused It’s time for the Funny thing is Year in Review 2018.

Oh, you might think the major news stories of 2018 were tax cuts, the congressional mid-term elections and some other political events. But, here are some of the headlines you might have missed.

Did you know that orange snow fell in Europe in early 2018? Yep, and there are pictures to prove it.

So, what could have caused it? An explosion in a food color plant during a horrible, windy snowstorm?

Nope.

The Polar Bears Club who leave their well-heated homes, strip off their clothes and then roll around out in the snow drinking too many beers before heading out?

Possibly.

But actually it was severe winds above the desert, which caused orange sand to ascend into the atmosphere which fell back to earth as part of a snowstorm. Whew. I’m actually happy to hear it was that!

Another headline you might have missed was that scientists implanted human brain cells in mice. All the brain cells came from students on college campuses across the nation since those brain cells weren’t being used anyway.

And, in a related story, Tide Pods have been locked up in stores across the country. You need a manager to unlock the case to buy them.

On the political front, a robot ran for mayor in Tama City, Japan this year.

The robot was nominated, and this is a quote, “In pursuit of a better, less

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Sammy Haddad corrupt political structure.’’

The robot’s name was Michihito Matsuda and it actually received 4,000 votes.

I also ran across some crazy, silly headlines in newspapers this year. Here are a few examples.

“Safety Meeting Ends in Accident.”

“Postman’s Speeding Fine Got Lost in the Mail” (and the judge accepted his plea!)

In a Sacramento, California newspaper, “State Population to Double By 2040. Babies To Blame.”

Duh! I just had to laugh at this next one — “Kansas Man Who Said He Robbed Bank To Escape Wife Gets Home Confinement Sentence.”

“County To Pay $250,000 To Advertise Lack of Funds.” I’m not making this stuff up folks. These are actual headlines from 2018.

“Man Accused of Killing Lawyer Receives a New Attorney.” Really?

And finally one last Funny thing is ... A Colorado Springs newspaper reports: “Statistics Show Teen Pregnancy Drops Off Significantly After Age 25.”

Oh, I can’t wait for 2019. SL

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A device that is used to track those who wander or get lost is this bracelet that allows tracking by receiver.

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a caregiver around the clock.

Responding as a team, the agencies in the area with receivers respond and collectively work together to locate the missing person.

Lisa Thompson is the mother of a 14-year-old child with Down syndrome who is in the program.

“I think we got the bracelet when he was about 3 years old because he would like to run from me,” Thompson said. “Now that he is older, he has disappeared on me a couple of times. If I am not holding his hand, he goes in the other direction.”

Thompson remembers attending a county fair. Her son remembered passing a pizza food booth, slipped away and went back to that location where the Project Lifesaver crew found him.

“He is a non-verbal Down syndrome (child),” Thompson said.

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Visit north Brevard County, Volusia for three distinct gems Three sightseeing gems along the northern area of Brevard County await visitors.

If you are looking for a new and truly educational day trip, let me introduce you to three northern Brevard County and Southern Volusia County gems.

Start your day by visiting Seminole Rest, just east of the quaint town of Oak Hill. Seminole Rest consists of several prehistoric shell mounds dating from 4,000 years ago to 1565. Snyder’s Mound, the largest at this site, is unique because few mounds this large remain intact today.

Most shell mounds in Florida have been used by local communities for road beds.

Visit the two original houses that were built on the shell mounds. These homes are now the visitor center and are open only from noon to 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Enjoy the self-guided hiking trail through the site to view the mounds.

Watch the alligators in the bordering canals. Seminole Rest overlooks the Indian River Lagoon.

The Seminole Rest grounds are open from dawn to dusk seven days a week.

Seminole Rest is at 207 River Drive, Oak Hill in southeast Volusia County.

Tour reservations can be made at 321267-1110.

Take I-95 North to exit 231 and Deering Parkway east to U.S. 1; U.S. 1 north to the Oak Hill traffic light; take a right on Halifax Avenue to River Drive and then on to Seminole Rest.

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If you are looking for a local restaurant in Oak Hill, your family will enjoy the Goodrich Seafood & Oyster House, just north of Seminole Rest. This historic Indian River veteran features oysters, po’ boys and other Southernstyle seafood dishes.

Your next stop is totally different.

It is the recently opened and elaborate White Sands Buddhist Center.

Take U.S. 1 south, which is a short drive to the small town of Mims. At Aurantia Road, turn right; and at Knost Drive turn left to the Buddhist Temple grounds.

The White Sands Buddhist Center features the three largest granite statues of Buddha in Florida. The first, Shakyamuni Buddha, is 35-feet tall and weighs more than 200 tons. This statue was sculpted from one block of white granite and cut into five pieces before being shipped to the United States.

The second statue, Nirvana Buddha, is a 40-ton statue also sculpted from a single piece of white granite and is 35 feet in length lying in a prone position.

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Most of us look ahead at our life at the beginning of a new year. The Bible’s Book of Revelation focuses on apocalyptic events, situations, hardship and joy. The focus is on the eternal future.

What does your future hold? Are you looking ahead to your 100th birthday? What challenges do you expect to face in the future? What is your forecast? What’s your vision, purpose and mission?

You did all of that while working.

Now work at enjoying your retirement.

Goal setting and resolutions are normally written at the beginning of the year. Some people prepare a bucket list. It’s best to write specific goals including an action verb that is specific: “Cruise the Rhine River in Germany in October.”

Visualize the goal. Cut out a colored photo of a river cruise vessel with a castle in the background. Post it on the bulletin board in your kitchen to remind you of it.

Cast off the doom and gloom triggered by reports about Social Security funds running out and retirement funds not lasting.

The front-cover story of the November 2018 AARP Bulletin shows the current strength of the Social Security Trust Fund. Visit with your financial advisor to build savings and investments in addition to Social Security for your future.

Challenges of Living to Age 100 Ed Baranowski Concerned about your health? Each of us has an opportunity to extend our life with preventive health programs.

Medical science continues to find new cures, treatments, robotic surgery and innovative protocols to extend life.

Natural disasters, financial crises, military conflicts, crime and other bad stuff can be offset by prosperity, good fortune, luck and blessings galore. Each day brings a fresh new start.

Focus on bright spots and maintain a positive attitude. Life happens!

Unexpected events give us unexpected challenges. It’s up to you to find a solution. Reflect, change and adapt.

When ending planning sessions for business groups, I closed with: “Things will not be like they were in the past.

Things will not be like you think they will be. It will be happening faster than you think it is happening.”

Ford Motors states: “Others are planning for the future. We’re building it.” What’s the focus of your personal future? SL Ed Baranowski is president of Topics Unlimited, a Melbourne-based education, seminar and consulting company. He can be reached at topicsed@aol.com

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J A N UA R Y Calendar

SUNDAY

MONDAY

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TUESDAY

New Year’s Day

WEDNESDAY

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National Buffet Day

Lecture, “Port Royal: The Sunken Pirate City”

2 p.m. Author/maritime historian Robert Marx Buena Vida Estates 2129 W. New Haven Ave. West Melbourne 321-724-0060

Computer Class

2 p.m., First Wednesdays How to use email, facetime & apps on laptop or iPad. Martin Andersen Senior Center, Bldg. 1 1025 Florida Ave. Rockledge, 321-633-5987

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National Technology Day

Space Coast Symphony Orchestra “Broadway: One Singular Sensation”

3:00 p.m.

Smash hits from Broadway’s biggest musicals. $25 advance ticket ($30 at door), Free for 18 & under or with student ID The Emerson Center 1590 27th Ave. Vero Beach, 32960 855-252-7276

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National Sunday Supper Day

Vernon Boushell Concert Series “Big Band Greatest Hits”

3:30 p.m.

The Swingtime Band plays favorites.

Free (ticket required) Riverside Presbyterian Church 3400 N. Atlantic Avenue (A1A) Cocoa Beach 321-525-7825

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National Cheese Lovers Day

2 annual Viera Art Festival nd

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National Bobblehead Day

Meet The Pharmacist Presentation on Parkinson’s disease and medication management.

Driving Out Childhood Cancer Golf Tournament

8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Hosted by No Kid should Know Cancer Foundation Duran Golf Club 7032 Stadium Parkway Viera, 321-504-7776

Concert Pianist Fred Moyer

6:45 p.m.

Buena Vida Estates 2129 W. New Haven Ave. West Melbourne RSVP 321-724-0060, ext. 23

Shop for Travel Day

5 Ways Technology will Change the Way We Age

11:30 a.m.

Presented by Terry Davis, CFS, and MIT AGELAB. 10 - 11:30 a.m. lunch.

Parkinson’s Support Group, Complimentary One Senior Place come talk with Dr. Nicole 8085 Spyglass Hill Road LeFever, Pharm D clinical Viera, RSVP 321-751-6771 pharmacist, Rockledge Special Bingo with Regional Medical Center.

Courtenay Springs One Senior Place 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

8085 Spyglass Hill Road Free to play. Special prizes!

Viera One Senior Place 321-751-6771 8085 Spyglass Hill Road Viera, RSVP 321-452-1233

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National Dress Up Your Pet Day

Spanish Class Mondays

Intermediate 1 - 2 p.m.

Advanced 2 - 3 p.m.

Martin Andersen Senior Center, Bldg. 1 1025 Florida Ave. Rockledge, 321-453-5098

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National Hat Day

Pathfinders Travel Club

10 a.m. Hear About Travel to Destinations Near & Far! Front Street Civic Center, 2205 S. Front Street Melbourne, 321-355-7566

11 a.m. Global Immigration Attorney Artie Renee Pobjecky will make a presentation Duran Golf Club 7032 Stadium Parkway Viera, 321-727-1212

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Bone Builders

Cosmetics.” Please bring 1 item for study/discussion.

Melbourne Beach Library 324 Ocean Ave. Melbourne Beach 321-795-7363

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National Blonde Brownie Day

Open House Courtenay Springs Village

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Refreshments. Music. Prizes.

1200 S Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32952 562-257-5255

Master Gardeners

10 a.m., Tuesdays Titusville Public Library 2121 S. Hopkins Ave. Titusville 321-264-5026

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9 a.m., Mondays Do you like to crochet, knit, loom, make jewelry, embroider, cross stitch, work with plastic canvas or have another crafty interest? We make items for The Brevard Sharing Center, local nursing homes & hospice.

Martin Andersen Senior Center, Bldg. 3 1025 Florida Ave. Rockledge 321-639-8256

9 a.m., Tuesdays & Fridays Work with watercolors, oils, acrylics & colored pencils.

Martin Andersen Senior Center, Bldg. 3 1025 Florida Ave. Rockledge, 321-631-8288

Busy Fingers Crafts

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National Law Enforcement Day

National Corn Chip Day

Art & Painting Workshop

Choral Group

10 a.m., Tuesdays If you like to sing, join us.

Martin Andersen Senior Center, Bldg. 1 1025 Florida Ave. Rockledge, 321-454-3014

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National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day

5000 Tom Warriner Blvd.

Cocoa Beach 321-783-9505

American History: “The Early Presidents”

2:30 p.m.

Presented by Rick Rakauskas Buena Vida Estates 2129 W. New Haven Ave. West Melbourne 321-724-0060

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National Fig Newton Day

Coupon Group

2 - 3 p.m. Bring unused and expired coupons.

Satellite Beach Library Sat. Beach, 321-773-7705

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FRIDAY

National Spaghetti Day

Winter Concert Series: “The Cocoa Beach Friday Fest Spring & Gary Lazer Eyes” 6 - 9 p.m.

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Friendly outdoor live concert.

W. Melbourne Community Park Amphitheater 3000 Minton Road West Melbourne 321-727-7700

ACBL Duplicate Bridge

12:30 p.m., Mon. & Thurs.

Martin Andersen Senior Ctr. Bldg. 2 1025 Florida Ave. Rockledge 321-636-0568

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National Save the Eagles Day

Zumba Gold for 50+ Crowd FIT Lifeling Scholar Society: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

“Bonefish Research & $5 members; $7 non-members Restoration in Florida, Freedom 7 Senior Center Bahamas & Cuba” lecture

A Mix of Classical/Jazz The Brevard Antiques and Jan. 16 and Jan. 17 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Collectibles Club

Brev. Federated Republican 1:30 p.m. Subject will Women Meeting be “Toiletries, Perfumes,

9 a.m., Mon., Wed. & Fri. Designed to assist seniors in Jan. 19 and 20 reducing osteoporosis risk 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. through exercise.

The Avenue Viera Martin Andersen 2261 Town Center Ave. Senior Center, Bldg. 3 Viera 321-722-7295 1025 Florida Ave. Eastminster Presbyterian Rockledge Church “Organ Dedication” 321-631-2749 3:00 p.m.

Free David Vogeding performs China Painting 9:30 a.m., Mondays on 1920s era pipe organ Wickham Park Senior Center Eastminster Presbyterian 106 North Riverside Drive, 2785 Leisure Way Melbourne Indialantic 321-255-4494 321-723-8371 National Bubble Chocolate Wrap Appreciation Cake Day Day

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THURSDAY

6 p.m.

1050 W. NASA Blvd.

Melbourne 321-674-8382, option 2

Winter Concert Series: “John MacDonald”

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

W. Melbourne Community Park Amphitheater 3000 Minton Road West Melb., 321-727-7700

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National Bootleggers Day

Adult Coloring Club

2 p.m.

Supplies provided Titusville Public Library 2121 S. Hopkins Ave. Titusville, 321-264-5026

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SATURDAY National Bird Day

Guided Walk: Enchanted Forest Sanctuary

247 Minutemen Causeway 10 - 10:45 a.m.

Cocoa Beach, 321-613-2158 Bring hat, water & walking shoes. Reservation needed Openings to the World for groups of five or more.

5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Enchanted Forest Sanctuary Fifth Avenue Art Gallery 444 Columbia Ave. 1470 Highland Ave. Titusville, 321-264-5185 Melbourne, 321-259-8261

Broadway, One Singular Ladies Shorin Ryu Karate Sensations 7 p.m.

3-month class 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Learn self defense. Free!

Viera Regional Comm. Ctr. 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera, 321-848-3197

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National Milk Day

Moving to the Oldies

10:15 - 11:15 a.m., Fridays Martin Andersen Senior Center, Bldg. 1 1025 Florida Ave. Rockledge, 321-452-1944

Four all-star soloists join the symphony to perform.

The Scott Center 4625 Holy Trinity Drive Suntree, 855-252-7276

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National Pharmacist Day

Health First Fight Child Hunger 5K Run/Walk 8 a.m. - 12 noon Viera High School 6103 Stadium Pkwy Viera, 321-610-1900

Living Well Lecture Series: Hawaiian Luau to help Save your Brain! Warning Haiti’s Children 6 - 10 p.m.

signs of stroke. 2 - 3 p.m.

One Senior Place 8085 Spyglass Hill Road Viera, RSVP 800-522-6363

Ascension Catholic Church 2950 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne, 321-795-9489

Blue Cypress Bluegrass Band

6:45 p.m.

Buena Vida Estates 7:30 p.m. St. Mark’s UMC 2129 W. New Haven Ave. 2030 N. Highway A1A W. Melbourne, Indialantic, 321-213-5100 321-724-0060

Pacifica String Quartet

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National Winnie The Pooh Day

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National Popcorn Day

Go Travel Open House

2nd annual Viera Art Festival

Space Race 2019

Eighth annual Florida

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4 - 6:30 p.m. All Invited.

See what’s new in Travel.

7777 N. Wickham Road Suntree, 321-622-5955

Jan. 19 & 20 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The Avenue Viera 2261 Town Center Avenue Viera, 321-722-7295

Key Lime Pie Festival 5 p.m. 3K Family Event 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

KSC Visitor Complex SR 405, KSC, 855-433-4210 Veterans Memorial Center Admission is free.

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Swingtime & special guest, Friendly outdoor live concert. “An Evening with Jeffrey 400 S. Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island, 321-385-9600 Melbourne Community W. Melbourne Community Wands, Psychic Medium” Orchestra, will combine Park Amphitheater 6:30 p.m. GFWC Melbourne Open House their talents.

3000 Minton Road Woman’s Club fundraiser. Lamplighter Village Melbourne Auditorium W. Melbourne FOP Lodge 1049 Julia Drive 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

625 E. Hibiscus Blvd.

321-727-7700 Melbourne, 321-794-8901 500 Lantern Blvd.

Melbourne, 321-254-0303 Melbourne, 321-724-0555

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National Pie Day

22nd annual Bird and Wildlife Festival

Jan. 23 through Jan. 28 Field trips, workshops, nature-based exhibits; Art Show & Competition. Meet national authorities on birds, plants, photography, optics and technology.

Eastern FL State College 1311 U.S. 1, Titusville 321-268-5224

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National Croissant Day

Jazz up the New Year

Jan. 30 and Jan. 31 7:30 p.m.

A night of fun; after all, ‘It Don’t Mean a Thing’ if it ain’t got that Swing!

Melbourne Auditorium 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd.

Melbourne 321-285-6724

Space Technology Day

7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FL Institute Of Technology 150 W. University Blvd.

Melbourne 321-674-7723

Between Kohl's and Office Depot

Winter Concert Series: “Sike”

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National Peanut Butter Day

National Florida Day

FIT Lifeling Scholar Society: Spanish Class, Beginning 1 - 2 p.m., Fridays “The World’s Worst Martin Andersen Disasters” lecture 6 p.m.

1050 W. NASA Blvd.

Melbourne 321-674-8382, option 2

Winter Concert Series “Highway 1”

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

W. Melbourne Community Park Amphitheater 3000 Minton Road West Melbourne 321-727-7700

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National Backward Day

Bingo

9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Thursdays Titusville Senior Center 909 Lane Drive Titusville 321-268-2333

Winter Concert Series: “MacKenzie Carey” 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

W. Melbourne Community Park Amphitheater 3000 Minton Road West Melbourne 321-727-7700

Senior Center, Bldg. 1 1025 Florida Ave. Rockledge, 321-453-5098

National Spouses Day

Live, Public Auction

Auction begins at 10 a.m.

Gates open at 8 a.m.

Bring us your stuff!

Shuler Auction, 422 Julia St. Titusville, 321-267-8563

“Sock Hop” dance, music The History of Music “Buck Owens” 2 p.m.

by Rock and Roll Revue 7 - 10 p.m.

Melbourne Auditorium 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd.

Melbourne 321-724-0555

Buena Vida Estates 2129 W. New Haven Ave. W. Melbourne 321-724-0060

Singles/Couples Ballroom Dance 6:30 p.m.

Martin Andersen Sr. Center 1025 Florida Ave. Rockledge, 321-631-7556

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North Brevard Owls highlight Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival

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Open House

December 18th • 10am-1pm Refreshments • Music • Prizes & more!

Spoonbills, such as this one in flight, can be spotted at the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge.

Coast Office of Tourism. “Considering the number of people who attend from other countries, it shines an international spotlight on the Space Coast. The festival has also become a model for other districts looking to bring similar events to their cities.”

Activities such as bird and wildlife watching, nature and technology tours,

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Field Trips, Photography, Speakers, Classroom Presentations and Workshops

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boat and kayaking trips, field trips, seminars, workshops, photography sessions and evening keynote speakers are on the agenda.

Jim Eager, the social media coordinator for the festival, has been leading field trips for 12 years.

“I love showing people Florida’s birds and wildlife,” he said. “It’s always a pleasure meeting new people and reconnecting with old friends.”

A free exhibit center is at the heart of the festival and visitors will be able to browse at more than 80 booths geared toward the birding, wildlife and nature enthusiast.

Proceeds from a silent auction will be used to fund a “Giving Back to Conservation” initiative. Last year, more than $5,000 was donated to Titusville’s Enchanted Forest. This year’s proceeds will go to the Florida Wildlife Hospital in Melbourne.

For information about admission costs, activities and scheduling, call 321-268-5224, go to festival@ brevardnaturealliance.org, scbwf.org, or thedowntownartgallery.com/. SL

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A female belted kingfisher is perched in a tree near Black Point Wildlife Drive at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.

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The 22nd annual Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival will focus on Brevard County’s natural beauty. It will take place Jan. 23 through 28 at Eastern Florida State College’s Titusville campus at 1311 North U.S. 1.

“The Brevard Nature Alliance is proud to assemble a prestigious group of locally, nationally and internationally recognized scientists, biologists, photographers, ornithologists, naturalists, artists and authors,” organizers said in a press release.

The Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival recently was honored by the Southeast Tourism Society, proclaiming it to be one of the top 20 events in the southeast.

This year’s theme is owls. Owlthemed activities will help visitors understand more about the wise, old bird. The keynote speaker will be Denver Holt from the Owl Research Institute.

“The festival highlights ecotourism and nature tourism on the Space Coast,” said Tom Bartosek, the visitor information manager for the Space

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This year’s Birding and Wildlife Festival will feature owl-themed activities.

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One of the unique sightseeing gems along the northern area of Brevard County is the elaborate White Sands Buddhist Center in Mims.

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The third statue is of the Avalokitesvara. This 60-ton statue is 32 feet tall.

All three statues were sculpted in Vietnam before being shipped to the United States. You will enjoy walking through the complete complex grounds and the neat gift shop.

White Sands Buddhist Center is at 4640 Knost Drive. Call 407-832-5227 for tours.

The center is open to the public seven days a week. Meditation services are held from 10 a.m. to noon every Sunday and the public is welcome. The

service is conducted in both English and Vietnamese.

For your third stop, drive south on U.S. 1 a short distance to the Moore Cultural Museum and Park in Mims.

Go past State Road 46 and turn right on Parker Street; from Parker Street, turn left onto Freedom Street to the Moore complex.

The Cultural Center & Museum, which opened in early 2004, is in the 12-acre Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore Memorial Park in Mims. This property is on the original Moore family homesite. Civil rights activists Harry T. and his wife Harriette V. Moore were killed when their home was bombed on Christmas night 1951.

The building contains a most informative museum dedicated to the preservation of African-American history. It has many displays of the Moore family’s historical papers, artifacts, interesting memorabilia and life-sized mannequins of Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore.

There is a well-stocked gift shop with many items for sale that make great keepsakes.

Outdoors in this well-manicured park, the county has built a beautiful replica of the Moore family home.

The building features furniture that the couple enjoyed in the 20th century.

Guided tours of the Moore home are offered daily. Don’t miss walking

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along the twin-reflecting pools with a fountain, the Freedom Paver Walkway and the Community Pavilion.

The Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Memorial Park & Museum is at 2180 Freedom Ave. For information, call 321-264-6595 or email htmcd@ brevardparks.com.

It is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Monday to Thursday; from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; and on Sunday by appointment.

This day trip has three educational, sightseeing gems and all have no admission fee.

Donations are accepted. SL

North Brevard Events Jan. 5 • 10 - 10:45 a.m.

Guided Walk: Enchanted Forest Sanctuary Enjoy a 45-minute guided walk led by an Enchanted Forest trail guide. Bring a hat, water and walking shoes. No reservation needed, unless you are a group of five or more.

Enchanted Forest Sanctuary 444 Columbia Ave. Titusville, 321-264-5185 Jan. 8 • 6 p.m.

Genealogy Book Discussion Genealogical Society of North Brevard. Dr. Roger Smith discusses his book “Hope of Freedom.”

Titusville Public Library 2121 S. Hopkins Ave. Titusville, 321-264-5026 Jan. 17 • 2 p.m.

Adult Coloring Club Supplies provided.

Titusville Public Library 2121 S. Hopkins Ave. Titusville, 321-264-5026 Jan 19 • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Painting Workshop with Annajo Vahle North Brevard Art League 1421 Draa Road Titusville, 321-383-7441

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13. Potato State?

14. Romanian money 15. Sign of a saint, pl.

16. *Rabbit’s first name 17. Brow shape 18. Like Bananas Foster 19. *Scooby-Doo’s best friend 21. *Eric of “South Park” 23. *Mr. Duck, to friends 24. Hippocrates’ promise 25. TV tube in days yore 28. Vegan’s staple 30. Islamic scholars 35. Hems and ____ 37. *Tramp, e.g.

39. Mountie uniform fabric 40. A lightbulb signifies one in many comics 41. Straight ones in a drafter’s toolbox 43. Agitate 44. Wharton’s “The House of ____” 46. *What Charles Schulz did with Snoopy 47. *Flapper Betty 48. *The Sailor Man 50. Black cat, e.g.

52. Abba song 53. Front part of a ship 55. *#48 Across’ Swee’___ 57. *Pink feline 61. *The youngest Griffin 64. Musical composition 65. 2nd largest bird in world by height 67. Mends a sock 69. Beauty shop 70. Chowed down 71. Grind down 72. ____-a-whirl 73. VHS successor 74. Slow on the uptake

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DOWN 1. Club on a card 2. Beware of these in March 3. Strip of wood 4. In the lead 5. “____ Your Password?”

6. Kill a dragon 7. A pop 8. New Mexico’s state flower 9. Bunch of hair 10. Hat part 11. First name in frozen desserts 12. Hammer part 15. Port in Denmark 20. *Gnomeo or Juliet 22. Cash dispenser 24. Become too mature 25. *Paul Frank’s Julius 26. AM/FM device 27. Pipsqueak 29. *He’s “hunting wabbits” 31. *Phineas’ friend 32. *Huey, Duey, Louie and Blossom, Bubbles, Buttercup, e.g.

33. *Chilly Willy’s home 34. Oozes 36. Fill beyond full 38. Do like bees 42. Hid under a rug 45. What Toulouse-Lautrec and ZetaJones have in common 49. “But I heard him exclaim, ____ he drove out of sight,” 51. Vital 54. Artemis’ companion 56. In the know 57. Attention grabber 58. Antioxidant-rich berry 59. He’s one behind Belichick 60. Mother Goose’ “Dame ____ and Her Cat” 61. What victim did in court 62. Fairway club 63. Book ____, pl.

66. *”Beavis and Butt-Head” channel 68. “____ Spot go”

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Ventriloquist Taylor Mason and his friends entertained everyone at Lamplighter Village.

Lamplighter Village is a manufactured homes community with “650 sites located on 115 acres, with four large lakes,” according to Gary Yarusso, a sales associate for CAL-AM Properties which operates the site. It is located at 500 Lantern Boulevard in Melbourne, just west of John Rodes Boulevard and south of Eau Gallie Boulevard.

“We have about 1,100 residents,’’ said Jean Miller, the activities director. “With all the events and facilities available here, most people are on a first-name basis.”

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Dr. Michael Kutryb is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of St. Louis University and a Cum Laude graduate of the 6. Dr. Kutryb utilizes both Alcon Acrysof lenses University of Missouri-School of (including the Acrysof Restor and Restor Medicine where he completed a Toric) and Abbott Tecnis lenses (including research fellowship at the Mason the Symfony and Symfony Toric) in order to choose the optimum implant for each patient. Institute of Ophthalmology and received the Outstanding Ophthalmology Student Award. He completed his 7. Dr. Kutryb performs an extremely thorough Ophthalmology training at the Ochsner Clinic, where he preoperative exam on each patient in order served as Chief Resident. Since being in practice he to identify and adapt to the particular special has received the Secretariat Award and the LEO Award conditions or problems that may exist. from the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Physician Recognition Award from the American Medical 8. Dr. Kutryb personally conferences with each patient before surgery to identify which Association. His research on Multifocal Lens Implants has appeared in EyeWord and the Journal of the American intraocular lens would best suit their needs.

Academy of Ophthalmology.

9. Kutryb Eye Institute has a dedicated professional staff chosen by Dr. Kutryb, and one of the most modern and technologically advanced offices in Brevard County, with an Ambulatory Surgery Center located right next door.

10. Dr. Kutryb has in-depth experience utilizing the Glaukos Istent drainage implant during cataract surgery to help manage glaucoma.

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Michael Telesmanick plays the piano, keyboard, vibraphone, drums and guitar. He also is a composer, producer, arranger, sound designer and vocalist.

With all those musical skills and talents, Telesmanick is primarily a pianist. He will still share the Space Coast Jazz Society Stage on Jan. 13

to Telesmanick as an outstanding jazz pianist) and Academy Award winning film composer John Williams, whose credits include “Star Wars,” “Jaws,” “E.T.” and other famous films.

Telesmanick has spent 25 years as a jazz pianist.

Space Coast Jazz Society concerts are open to the public. General admission can be paid at the door or

at the Rockledge Country Club with his Quartet, which includes Sal Perla on drums, DK Issitt on bass and Paul Polanski on saxophone.

Jazz vocalist Nolia Blue, will share her sultry sounds as well.

Telesmanick is a graduate of the esteemed Berklee College of Music, where his mentors included drummer Buddy Rich (who referred

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The Rockledge Country Club is located at 1591 S. Fiske Boulevard in Rockledge. For information, call 321-960-4897, or go SpaceCoastJazzSociety.org. SL

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