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Viera High School custodian Shelly Hartmann was named Employee of the Year for the school and was among six finalists for the whole school district. Here she takes a break from trimming dozens of palm trees at the school on Tuesday, June 21, 2011.

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Shelly Hartmann says she can’t wait to come to work every day as a custodian at Viera High School, and that attitude has landed her the title of the school’s Employee of the Year.

Formerly garnering a similar honor as custodian at Cocoa Beach JuniorSenior High School, this time Hartmann went on to become the �irst employee from VHS to be named one of six �inalists for the district-wide honor.

“I started out as a teaching assistant but they did away with that program. I became a custodian and love it. I take care of all the grounds and just love the freedom of being outside,’’ she said.

On the honors, Hartmann said she knew she had been nominated but was completely surprised about reaching the district level.

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that was the shocker for me,’’ she said.

And there are other reasons for Hartmann to be singled out.

Shelly was the on-site staff person who helped with the needs for grounds use or equipment for the Tech Know Expo held at Viera High School on March 29, according to Tom Fulmer, a presenter who helped with the coordination.

“Shelly was incredible. She was on-site the entire day, and whatever we needed, she went out of her way to make it happen,” said Fulmer, founder of the National Entrepreneurs Network, based in Melbourne.

Fulmer led a workshop on the use of high-tech marketing tools to reach new clients cost effectively.

Hartmann was on hand to help Fulmer coordinate the needs for sound equipment and Internet access for fellow presenters.

“It is so refreshing to work with someone who is responsible, creative and can-do, and most importantly, willdo,” he said.

Hartmann, who works with her husband Walter on Hartmann Irrigation, is pleased to have received a clock, plaque and gift certi�icate for her Employee of the Year honor, but she’s just as happy about continuing her duties on the job.

“When you like what you do, and come to work with a smile on your face, I think it shows and people recognize that,’’ she said. VV

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After receiving a Home Depot Grant, Ralph M. Williams Elementary School 6th grade teacher Lynne Boucher, school custodians and Home Depot volunteers constructed a new Learning Garden for the students in May 2011.

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Fields of the Unforgotten

BY MARY BROTHERTON

Last year, in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the 2001 New York Trade Tower attack, Suntree artist Suzanne Frank erected dozens of �lags on U.S. 1 in front of the Friendship Fellowship at Pineda, a Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Rockledge. Also, in 2010, Frank presented Madeline Albright, our nation’s �irst female secretary of state, with a sculpture called “The Unforgotten” as part of her ongoing project to remember 9/11 and honor the heroes and victims of the tragedy. This year, she is taking her mission further. A special 9/11 memorial will be erected on U.S. 1 in front of Friendship Fellowship.

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VIERA VOICE Photo by Suzanne Frank

Local artist behind the drive to place 3,400 banners along U.S. 1 to honor victims of 9/11 four years ago has an impressive memorial and visual tribute planned for the 10th anniversary of the tragedy that struck our country on Sept. 11, 2001. foot banners bearing the names of each victim who died during the attacks. She will �ly a U.S. �lag on each post holding the banners. A

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rial service at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011 to commemorate the anniversary of the event that held our nation captive.

“The lives of these martyrs from 9/11 were not lost in vain,” Frank said.

“We will never forget their sacri�ice.”

She is seeking sponsors and donations to help offset the cost of this massive undertaking. For information, or to make a donation, call 321-254-3398 or email sculptorsp@ aol.com.

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In August 2010, Suntree artist Suzanne Frank presented The Unforgotten to Madeleine Albright, the first woman Secretary of State of the United States of America, in honor of fallen heroes.

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Local organizations help locals with speech fears and Indian River Counties, the area in Viera and Suntree is very active with Toastmasters.

“If you have people who are active and very motivated, the club is going to thrive, and that’s what we have here,” Ching said.

Another Toastmaster chapter was founded a year ago exclusively for women.

“It was started by five women for professional business women who wanted to improve their speaking skills,” said Ellen Little, vice president of public relations for the chapter Girl Talk, a VIERA VOICE Photo by Cedric Ching 25 member group in Viera.

Members of public office join the Viera / Suntree Toastmasters “Ironically, we got a lot of at their annual open house meeting. L - R: District 84 Governor independent business ownScott Hoehn, District IV Brevard County Commissioner Mary ers, and even moms, venturBolin, Division B Governor Mary Arnold and District 84 Public ing into the work force, wantRelations Officer Nancy Hoehn. ing interviewing skills. We wanted a place to make it a

by ANGELA SMITH Munns said. “But our miscomfortable environment for sion has remained the same: those women to gain those For some, the idea of pubto facilitate and to accomskills — and we have it.” lic speaking fills them with plish public speaking, to calm For more informadread, stomach rumbles and nerves and incorporate lead- tion on the Viera/Suntree sweaty palms. However, local ership into it, as public speakToastmasters Chapter, visit resident John Munns believes ing leads into leadership. It’s vierasuntree.freetoasthost. it can be easily overcome. for professional speakers. We net, and for the Girl Talk Munns said, “Our goal is do have contests but it’s really Toastmasters Chapter, visit about improvement and taknot for that purpose.” girltalk.freetoasthost.org ing somebody who’s afraid of For some members, it’s or call Dee Melvin at public speaking to get them also not about joining for the 321-446-4483. VV out in public.” contests, leadership and work Once an introvert, Munns is improvement, but because of now vice president of edunecessity. cation of the Viera/Suntree June Friedman joined the Toastmasters, a nonprofit chapter a few months ago organization of about 20 after suffering an aneurism.

Family members and friends members devoted to Friedman, who was once an of loved ones lost in the Sept. developing and improving outgoing theatre personality, 11, 2001 terrorist attacks are its members’ public-speaksaid she lost her ability to go invited to submit rememing abilities. The chapter up on stage and speak in front brances in a commemorais a part of Toastmasters of anyone. tive book that will be given International and one of “I’ve been too shy and my out to the estimated 8,000 9,300 in more than 70 voice has changed,” Friedman attendees of the Brevard countries. said. “But even though I just Remembers 9/11 memorial The chapter began in 2005, joined, they’ve gotten me to at Space Coast Stadium in after coming to the realization start being loud again. It’s Viera on September 11, the that a lot of residents in the helped me to change and to 10-year anniversary of the Viera area were looking for a cope.” event.

For more information, place to achieve goals—one of According Cedric Ching, to sponsor the event or adverthem being public speaking.

Area 21 governor, who overtise in the book, go to www.

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Viera’s Great American Celebration is as American as baseball and apple pie, involving the Brevard County Manatees as they take on the Clearwater Threshers as part of this year’s festivities.

The burgers and barbecue are there, too, but the jewel in the crown of the party is the fireworks show engineered by Space Coast Stadium, with the help of Creative Pyrotechnics of Orlando.

“It’s primarily a traditional fireworks show, but they always interject some new things,” said Kyle Smith, general manager at Space Coast Stadium.

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Saying “I do” at the zoo

By AngelA Smith

Guests who attended Alexis Bolen and Michael Schaaf’s wedding Memorial Day weekend, were surprised to be greeted by two exotic animals instead of ushers.

Rather than saying “I do” in a hotel ballroom, banquet hall, or on the beach, Bolen and Schaaf, chose to say their vows among family, friends and wild animals at the Brevard Zoo. The Melbourne Beach couple chose the zoo for their wedding ceremony and reception hoping for a unique experience for their guests and lifetime memories for themselves.

“I’ve been to the zoo multiple times and never realized that they had the facilities to accommodate weddings,” Bolen said. “So I was really excited actually, because I figured that it would be a unique thing that would offer more of what we needed.”

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“The beach was too expensive and they didn’t have good options if it rained,” Bolen said. “And the ballrooms were too typical and a little bit stuffy and very expensive.”

They visited the zoo and met with the wedding coordinator. They learned that giraffes could be seen from the ceremony site, which overlooked the Nyami Nyami River, and sealed the deal.

“The entire idea is to see them [giraffes], which is why we did our wedding at 1 p.m.,” Bolen said.

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“Given the popularity of weddings, the zoo needed to hire a full-time wedding coordinator to manage the requests,” Eyster said. “We try to give our couples a unique experience. My job is to make their day as stress-free as possible.”

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By Linda Wiggins

A 20 percent cut to services for children in foster care will leave significant holes in their safely net and a faithbased service group is calling on churches to fill them.

The Brevard Interfaith Coalition is a network of all churches, temples and other congregations that do outreach to help those less fortunate. The group met May 26 at St. Katherine’s Greek Orthodox Church in Suntree, next to fellow faithgroup member Temple Beth Shalom, to help devise a plan to meet what it calls a tidal wave of social need that the government can not meet.

The Coalition is a program of Catholic Charities of Central Florida’s Brevard Region, launched with the help of a three-year grant from the agency that coordinates foster care, which runs out June 30.

“You’re going to see the number of children in foster care double and triple

if churches don’t step up to help us,” Catholic Charities Brevard Region director Beverly Lampley said of the $1 million in cuts, mostly to prevention programs aimed at keeping children from being removed from their homes and placed in care.

There are about 800 children in the foster care system, down from 1,500 when Brevard Family Partnership formed as a nonprofit agency five years ago to coordinate services contracted through the Department of Children and Families. The reduction is credited to BFP’s awardwinning prevention program, called Brevard CARES, that is being replicated around the country. At the same time, it is shrinking locally due to lack of funds. Its approach is to surround an at-risk family with resources to strengthen it and keep children out of foster care. Organizing families within faith communities to provide temporary to permanent foster care and

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Brevard Interfaith Coalition coordinator Carrie Thomas, assistant coordinator Laurie Meldrum, advisory council members Laura Parsons and Father Demetri Tsigas, along with Catholic Charities of Central Florida’s Brevard Region director Beverly Lampley (second from the right) are encouraging more congregants to do more social service like taking in children who need parents.

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In all, there were 87 young athletes selected to one of the eight All-Star teams representing the VSLL this season.

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Members of the 2010 Viera/Suntree Little League All-Star baseball team paved the way for this year’s All-Stars to play at the Souteastern Regional Headquarters in Warner Robins, Ga.

By Carl Kotala

It’s time to create a few more memories, which is certainly what the Viera/ Suntree Majors All-Stars did last year, winning the state championship and advancing all the way to the Southeast Regional tournament final. Most of those players are now on the Junior level, which features 13 and 14 year olds.

The teams were announced June 15, with All-Star play beginning at the end of June for the 9-10 and 11-year old teams and July 5 for the Majors, Juniors and Seniors.

“We’re excited about our Juniors team because we have a lot of talented 14 year olds as well,” VSLL president Eric Power said. “Now, we’re going to pool the 13-year olds with the 14 year olds.”

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Stars. Because the league had so many players this season, it is going to field two different squads—the Green team and the Gold team.

Considering last year’s 9-10 year-old team reached the state championship game, the VSLL has doubled its chances of returning to the big game.

Christian Smallwood, who played a key role on last year’s Majors team that brought national attention to the Viera Suntree Little League, is again playing on the Majors level and should be a force as the VSLL tries to make another long postseason run.

Other teams competing for Viera during the All-Star season include the 9-10 year-old and Majors division softball teams. Viera’s All-Stars could be a team to watch in the Majors division considering the Thundering Herd won

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Peter Balsitis Christian Smallwood Zach Kaye Ale Cortina Cameron Cannon Brannon Dimare Matthew Pillado Ryan Flajole Alex Balsitis Kyle Dentmon Jake Barrett Tyler Sexton Manager: Rob Dimare Coach: Dave Balsitis Coach: Jason Allen Majors softBall

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Viera’s Fleig tied for first in nation

By Carl Kotala

Nick Fleig has put himself on the national recruiting map. The Viera High rising senior safety tied for first in the nation—yes, the nation—at the Under Armour Combine 360 with a score of 302.

Matthew Emineth, a running back from Glendale, Ariz. also posted a score of 302.

The Under Armour Combine website states the 360 score is based on three main areas of performance: movement, athleticism and character. The athletes go through a wave of tests, similar to an NFL combine where they are measured in events like the 40-yard dash, vertical jump and bench press.

Fleig ran a 4.85 in the 40, which was actually slower than the 4.76 he ran at the Nike Sparq Combine earlier this year, with a 32-inch vertical jump and he did 14 repetitions on the bench press.

While none of his numbers jumped out, they were all solid.

“I was really surprised about it when I heard,” Fleig said about his No. 1 status. “I did the Sparq [Combine] and I placed 22nd out of the 900 that were there. But you only

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did four events in that one where at the Under Armour one, you do about 12 events, so it’s more well-rounded, and I guess, better suited for the type of athlete I am.”

Reached by phone, Fleig was in North Carolina with a number of Viera teammates.

After taking a tour of the UNC campus, he was scheduled to take part in camps at North Carolina State and Duke.

June 20, 2011 Nick Fleig, a rising senior safety at Viera High, tied for the top score in the nation at the Under Armour 360 Combine.

The 5-foot-10, 190-pound rising senior said he has received a lot of contact from Ivy League schools as well as schools from the Patriot League, the Citadel, Furman and Charleston Southern.

Now he has a chance to draw even more attention to himself, and the Viera High program. VV

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Basketball phenom chooses Carson Newman

VIERA VOICE Carl Kotala

Viera High student athlete Corbin Jackson signed a letter of intent to attend Carson Newman College in Jefferson City, Tenn.

By Carl Kotala

Viera High senior boys basketball standout Corbin Jackson has signed a national letter of intent to attend Carson Newman College in Jefferson City, Tenn. The 6-foot-7 forward was the most prolific scorer in Viera High history, becoming the first player to top 1,000 points. He selected All-Cape Coast Conference as both a junior and a senior and led the conference in points, rebounds and blocked shots as a senior. He averaged 19

points, 13 rebounds and four blocks per game.

Carson Newman Eagles men’s basketball coach Chuck Benson had this to say about Jackson in a school release: “Corbin is a second generation Eagle. His father Larry played here in the 80’s on some great teams. Corbin is extremely long and athletic and can play both inside and out. He is an outstanding driver and passer. Corbin can rebound the ball out of his area and is a shot blocker. He has tons of potential.” VV WWW.PLANETSMOOTHIE.COM

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I would cut hole in bedroom �loor and install a safe. Then I would put in the treasure chest, lock safe and replace carpet. I would then have it nearby for

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Victoria Griffith:

I would not bury it at all. I would give it to my mother— she deserves it more.

Bury it somewhere safe where it could not be taxed by the government.

Jesse Foster:

Give the jewels to my wife and then use the rest to pay off some debts.

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Suntree resident, 16 year-old Garrett Kealer, competed in Brevard's Got Music in April and an audience member was inspired to anonymously purchase and donate drumming equipment to him, to help him further his career.

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Ravencliffe represents a wonderfully affordable family community that sits adjacent to the beautiful open vistas of North Solerno Park. Whether one wants to take an early evening stroll, engage in a game of tennis or simply sit by the pool on a warm summer afternoon, those living in Ravencliffe can “have it all”. The gated entry leads to one and two-story homes that boast lovely custom touches and appointments while not including the higher costs of tile roofs and pavers. Again, the unique Viera layout of lakes and cul-de-sacs make for an inviting and timeless community look and feel. Contact one of our Viera Specialists for opportunities available in Ravencliffe.

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Mondays 9:30 a.m.

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

Green Market Viera

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Petco Viera 7201 Shoppes DR Viera 321- 432-4921

7:05 p.m. $15 in advance Space Coast Stadium For tickets, call 242-1235

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Brevard County Manatees vs. Fort Myers Miracle

5:05 p.m.

Space Coast Stadium Viera 321-633-9200

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4th of July!

Baseball on the Berm

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Dog Days Camp for kids July 11 - 15 (session 1) and July 25 - 29 (session 2) Children 9 to 12 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Brevard County Farmer’s Market

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1-4 p.m.

Suntree/Viera Library 902 Jordan Blass Drive Melbourne 321-255-4404 1st & 3rd Wednesdays

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Learn to Draw

Fun with Fiber Class for Adults

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Wednesdays 1 to 4 p.m. $20/class.

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Happy Together Tour 8 p.m.

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Men’s 40+ Basketball

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7:30 to 10 p.m.

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Tuesdays 4 to 8 p.m.

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6:30 p.m.

Jimmie’s Restaurant Turtle Creek Golf Club Rockledge 321-637-1424

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Ernie Chang, Chang Law Firm, is guest speaker.

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Benefit For Children With Disabilities starring Mindi Abair 8:30 p.m.

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Tour de Turtles 2011 Social & Silent Auction 6 p.m. Kick-off Tour de Turtles with a celebration!

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Saturdays Shorin Ryu Karate (all ages)

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Tampa Taiko, Japanese drum ming for Children

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5th Annual Brevard Jazz Series

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8 to 9 a.m.

Golf Club House 861 Marina Rd. Patrick AFB 321-784-8934

Kiwanis Club of Rockledge

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Mosaics by Suzan

Rotary Club of Suntree Meeting

Military Officers Assoc. Meeting

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The search is on for a replacement principal at Viera High School. Students and parents are hoping a new administrator is in place by the start of the school year in early August. Mark Tormoen was universally liked.

“He’s a great person. We’re going to miss him,” said Andrew Head, rising senior and a quarterback on the Hawks football team.

Tormoen submitted his retirement letter June 23, the day after receiving disciplinary action for taking alleged improper actions to keep the also popular Paul Frazier aboard as head football coach. VV

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Sit & Stitch

9:30 to 11 a.m.

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Adult Tennis

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4th of July Parade Melbourne Court Bldg.

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This year, the Brevard Manatees play the Clearwater Thrashers at 7:05 p.m. on July 4. Gates open at 6 p.m. The $15 tickets must be purchased in advance for cash, at exclusive locations in Viera.

With admission to Space Coast Stadium, ticket-holders have access to an all-youcan-eat-and-drink buffet picnic and a special souvenir.

The Manatee Tiki Bar will sell alcohol.

The berm area is secured and safe for smaller children to run and play while waiting for the game to begin.

Children under 2 are admitted free. Baseball fans may opt to sit in the bleachers or bring chairs and blankets for the berm, which is where all the food and drinks will be served. Wristbands will identify berm ticket holders, allowing them complete access to all the event’s activities and the almost never-ending buffet.

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Summer camps and counselors make learning new things fun

BY GEORGE WHITE

VIERA VOICE George White

Teens entering 6th through 8th grades participate in the Outdoor Adventure Camp sponsored by UF/Brevard County Extension Service/4-H.

It’s summertime and �inding summer camp fun is easy. Teen camp counselors have the opportunity to apprentice with experts, practice coaching or teaching techniques, develop lifelong networks, gain impressive resume experience and earn possible internship credit.

Many universities offer internship credit in various �ields like parks and recreation, education, child development, tourism, etc. for students who work as camp counselors.

Here, in Brevard County, campers and counselors have many options from which to choose, topped in total numbers by camps at Viera Regional Community Center at 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way. “It’s a good feeling to be

so popular that kids want to come back,” said organizer Mandi Curley. “We’re probably one of the most popular camps in the county. We have 225 registered each week and we’re usually full.”

Viera Dance Conservatory at 3280 Suntree Blvd., Suite 107B, puts on a dance camp for ages 4 through 8 and a summer intensive program for more advanced dancers.

Owner Bonnie Callahan said, “Every day we introduce the little ones to different styles of dance, like ballet, hip hop and lyrical. The summer intensive program is to increase their level and technique to prepare them to be professionals. It also gives the older kids a chance to serve as counselors for the younger kids.”

Music Together of Greater Brevard, headquartered at The Henegar Center for the Performing Arts in Melbourne, holds classes at Pizza Gallery in Viera and the

Unity Center in North Merritt Island.

“We believe that all children are inherently musical.

They just need to be exposed to and have the opportunity to experiment and explore music,” said director Debra Hart. “I’m really passionate about bringing music into people’s homes. Before TV, it used to be everywhere and people would create it. We’re trying to bring the music back.”

Outdoor Adventure Camp sponsored by University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Services Brevard County Extension Service, gives older children the opportunity to experience local eco-gems under the direction of 4-H agents Vanessa SperoSwingle and Holly Abeels.

“It’s great to get the kids outdoors. We’re sneaking in the education but we’re keeping it fun. Because they’re middle schoolers, we allow them to take it at their

own pace,” Spero-Swingle said.

Surfguys Surf School owner George Jones knows the trick to summer camp success.

“I have a minor case of Peter Pan syndrome. I’ve got it made. I get to help them realize the vision of riding the board. Small waves, big foamy boards and early success is the key. I get them riding the �irst day,” he said.

Thanks to energetic, youthful camp directors and counselors, children can experience a variety of summer camps, while learning new skills. Some may even earn college credits.

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BY LINDA WIGGINS

Gavin Weathers gave his body a break and went on an adventure in his mind earlier this summer. The extreme-sports daredevil recently won an end-ofschool-year prize for reading a number of Magic Tree House tales at Suntree Elementary School.

The rising third grader broke his arm downhill skateboarding, which prevented his winning the National Scholastic Sur�ing Association Contest. He still surfed the waves with a waterproof cast and won several �ifth place prizes.

Reading was a departure from danger.

“He’s really read a lot in the past three weeks,” Gavin’s father Barry said at the May 19 Magic Tree House reading celebration, held in the school’s media center. “I suppose that’s a

little safer way to spend his time.”

The adventure series features brother and sister heroes who enter a magical tree house and exit to faraway lands, different time periods and any place their imaginations can take them.

Suntree media specialist Kim Swinehart chose the series to light a �ire for reading under the most readingavoidant students. “It’s really important to get a student not only to be able to read, but to enjoy reading,” Swinehart said. “Reading for pleasure is what gains them reading �luency. And being able to read well sets the stage for all other learning they will do in their school careers.”

The broken arm not withstanding, Barry Weathers has been hoping Gavin would seek a more sensible sport.

He has tried to dissuade Gavin from skateboarding, despite the fact they have a

half-pipe in the driveway of their Suntree home. The real reason?

“With the Florida heat, it’s more fun being a spectator at the beach than at a skateboard contest in a hot parking lot. You can dress for the beach and relax,” Weathers said adding that he favors the NSSA competition because it requires a student maintain a minimum of a 2.5 grade point average. The single father said, “Gavin’s mom is really not in the picture. I suppose you could say it just doesn’t occur to me that it might not be the right thing to do.” “So many of Gavin’s friends’ moms tell me they’d never let their kids do this, or never let their kids do that.”

And how does Gavin feel about being able to indulge his every whim for extreme sports?

“It’s awesome!” he said.

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Gavin and his father, Barry Weathers, pose under the Magic Tree House display at the Suntree Elementary School media center on Thursday, May 19, 2011, displaying photos on his smart phone of Gavin in a surf contest wearing his waterproof cast.

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Lois Marie Search is a little person who gives big.

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She needed a new motorized wheel chair and Pastor Paul Rosbury helped get the word out, resulting in the needed funds for her new wheels.

Search, who publishes a magazine distributed to individuals around the Space Coast who need equipment and other resources to meet what she calls “diverse needs,” is starting a nonprofit agency to pay it forward.

In what kind of car did you learn to drive?

A 1984 yellow Chevy van that I saved up money for working part time. Unlike other folks who might get their first car at 16, I was an adult but I still had to train my brain and my body to work an adapted steering, power and braking set up.

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Regarding your mission to meet special needs, why do you say “diverse” instead of “special”?

We are all special, created

by God for a unique purpose.

That’s how I like to use that word. However, some of us have different needs. When we can meet these diverse needs, then is when each person can gain access to their best life.

What is your favorite cause?

I am on the Interagency Council of Brevard for Individuals with Disabilities, which meets at the School District headquarters in Viera. The goal is to help people transition from school to a productive, fulfilling life.

Words to live by:

“Determination is the deepest desire that puts you on the road of success.”

How many social networking profiles do you regularly use?

I mostly use Facebook, but I make sure to see my friends face to face too. I recently called friends together with a party invitation on Facebook and said instead of birthday presents they could just pay for their own lunch. That killed two birds with one stone, because I reached out

by Facebook and got to see friends in person.

What historical event can you vividly remember?

I want to say something profound, like when man walked on the moon, but I keep going back to my own personal experience, and besides I wasn’t born yet, then. It was when, at last, the big day was here and my van was ready to hit the highway. You see people driving in cars day in and day out, so you don’t realize what a miracle it is to get your own

they are. QR codes are the postage stamp-sized, two dimensional square patterns that hold information and they are appearing on business cards, in print ads and even on Realtor’s signs in front of houses.

When read by a smart phone with a QR code reader, these little squares with the unusual designs direct the phone to call another phone, visit a website, show a video, offer a coupon, give

directions or perform other actions. Some present video demonstrations or how-to instructions.

Experts say that since the creation of rich media and adoption of smart phones, advertisers use videos in their advertising. QR code, combined with current marketing programs takes advertising to a new level.

With smart phones selling for as little as $50, or free in some cases, more and more

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QR codes and smart phones work in as many ways as people can imagine. Some have been programmed to track event tickets, send electronic documents securely through

the postal mail and track the hits on specific types of advertising to see what is influencing customers.

The United States Post Office is offering a 3 percent discount to people who print QR codes on their mass mailings during July and August, which can be a considerable savings for business owners – and that’s just a sample.

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Businesses find Devereux the best local investment

BY LINDA WIGGINS

“Children and young adults living at Devereux are likely the most needy residents of Viera and are worthy of embrace by the community,” according to founder of a business networking group that has launched a drive to collect backpacks and school supplies for the youngsters.

Viera Means Business was started last year by Jill Gaines, owner of Bluewater Creative Group, which publishes VIERA VOICE and SENIOR LIFE newspapers.

Initially intended as a service for the newspapers’ advertisers, the group has come into its own as both a business- and communitydevelopment juggernaut.

“Residents and businesses want to reach out to help at-risk students, but all our schools in Viera, Suntree

and south Rockledge are the best, surrounded by upperincome families whose parents invest their time and resources in their children’s education,” said Gaines, a resident of Suntree whose businesses are in Viera.

“Devereux is a way to help children in need succeed at school and change their lives.”

Members of Viera Means Business have sent water puri�iers to Japan in the wake of the tsunami and earth quake; supported Harmony Farms in its new program to reach injured warriors with equine-assisted therapy; and are sponsoring Brevard Remembers 9/11 at Space Coast Stadium on Sept. 11.

The events purpose is to remember loved ones lost in the tragedy a decade ago; honor �irst responders and appreciate active and reserve military members who have

been responding ever since.

“I tend to go to a lot of networking meetings,” said Tom Fulmer, Viera Means Business member and founder of National Entrepreneurs Network, which hosts a weekly motivational meeting at Duran Golf’s Tradewinds Restaurant in Viera.

“This is the only place where I have seen a number of nonpro�it groups meeting regularly alongside for-pro�it companies that are there to sell to each other,” Fulmer said. “It obviously is because Jill Gaines has a heart to help the community, and wants to be able to do more than just give free advertising to support fund-raising events by nonpro�its.”

Donations can be dropped off at the July 14 meeting of Viera Means Business. Email RSVP@vieravoice.com for more details and to attend.

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Devereux Resale Store manager Barbara Lupton, supervisor Tracy Listello and volunteer Vicki Seidel sort backpacks and school supplies at the drop-off point for business and community donations for the school’s students, on June 22, 2011. able residents,” said Barbara the Devereux Resale Store in Viera, 5445 Murrell Road, Lupton, manager of the store where donated items turn Suite 100.

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Dr. Scott Hardoon has lived in Central Florida more than 10 years. He earned his BS in biology from Rollins College in Winter Park and completed most of his clinical rotations at one of Wayne State University’s major clinical training hospitals just outside of Detroit, Michigan.

He finished rotations in St. Petersburg and Weston, Fla and in 2008, secured one of 12 open positions in the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Orlando Regional Medical Center in Orlando, Central Florida’s only Level One Trauma Center.

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Judi John, community relations manager for The Viera Company, presents a check for $8,500 to Kristina Petrik, co-chair of the Brevard Remembers 9/11 planning committee on June 22, 2011. retains a close tie with their Christian faith, and the 9/11 event actually connects right to their church, Faith “Viera” Lutheran on Viera Boulevard.

Their pastor, Rev. Ron Meyr, sits on the Suntree/ Viera Area Association of Churches, which coordinates the volunteers and resources of area churches to distribute food, emergency rent, utilities, gasoline and other emergency needs to local families who have fallen on hard times, and families in need who come from across Brevard. The 9/11 event was Meyr’s idea, and Joe Duda brought the project to

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A. Duda & Sons and their community development counterpart, The Viera Company, are the presenting sponsors of Brevard Remembers 9/11, to be held at Space Coast Stadium on Sept. 11. The event marks the decade milestone since the terror attacks against U.S citizens, launching a fight for freedom.

Duda is giving $100 for each year in Brevard, or $8500. The event will kick off a year of celebrations revolving around the number 85.

“In this country, we take for granted the freedom that we enjoy,” said Joseph Duda, retired TVC chairman who lives in Viera. “We want to bring to the attention of everyone that freedom isn’t free, that it was paid for with a cost. It costs lives, it costs resources, and it costs our eternal vigilance not to forget important events like 9/11 so that we don’t become complacent and get destroyed.”

The Dudas named the community Viera because it means “faith” in their native Slovak tongue. The family

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“We initially wanted to raise awareness of the growing need to help those less fortunate, and get more churches and their members involved in outreach efforts,” Meyr said. The event’s goal is to call the community together to remember loved ones lost in 9/11, acknowledge first-responders, and appreciate active and reserve military who have been responding ever since.

“What we discovered along the way is that our military returning from deployment need to be cared for, their emotional and physical wounds tended to by the community in appreciation for their sacrifice,” Meyr said. Proceeds from the 9/11 event sponsorships and commemorative event brochure ads will go to host a Viera retreat in May for veterans and their spouses, teaching them skills to save their marriages and dissolve post-traumatic stress.

For more information, go to BrevardRemembers.com or call Kristina Petrik at 321684-1420. VV

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Tony Niarhos uprooted his family three years ago from Youngstown, Ohio, to live in Suntree and establish his business in Viera because of the “warm weather, good schools and nice people,” he said. He still makes the same great gyros, spinach pie, baklava and other beloved Mediterranean dishes that he did when he ran the popular Yia Yia’s Kitchen in Youngstown.

Yia yia is Greek for grandmother. Now his sign reads Crossroads Kitchen. It hangs at the crossroads of Viera Boulevard and Murrell Road, in the Viera Mobil convenience center.

“I like to cook, I really enjoy it. I love to watch the expression of someone taking the �irst bite of something I made and seeing a little bit Viera of heaven cross their face,” Niarhos said. ed to Crossroads has quickly he grow- gained a reputation for sase less vory meals enjoyed at busy ore sidewalk café tables on site, members on the go or delivered for efforts,” small groups or full-service t’s goal party catering. nity Niarhos is very involved in er loved the community and schools, knowl- with two daughters, ages 11 rs, and and 14, attending Suntree d reserve Elementary and Viera High een re- schools. His wife, Debbie, is a nurse. red along military What is your favorite oyhobby? ed for, I love to cook! physiWhat do you do when o by the you need encouragement? ciation I think on the scripture, Meyr “I can do everything with the 9/11 the help of Christ who gives and comme the strength I need,” rochure Viera re- from Philippians 4:13 NLT. It rans and makes me think of the quote ng them by Louis H. Evans, based arriages on Isaiah 9:6-7 NLT, “Man aumatic is never so tall as when he kneels before God — never ion, go to so great as when he hum.com or bles himself before God. And the man who kneels to God t 321can stand up to anything.”

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BY LINDA WIGGINS

When John Anderson’s full-time job disappeared in 2005, his alter-ego magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat.

What manifested is a business that brings music, magic and a message to children and adults in the community, and a mission that brings God to unchurched children in Romania.

His business, After the Laughter: You’re Left with a Lesson, gives Anderson the chance to perform in from of a group or stroll through a crowd as a magician, musician or comedian, and tap his teacher roots to transfer knowledge to children or adults sugar-coated in fun.

“John has a good sense of how to engage people in an entertaining way,” said Henry Owens, Ph.D., licensed psychologist at the Owens Center for Biofeedback and Psychological Services in Viera.

Owens is also a magician and uses his tricks to engage

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Former Suntree music director John Anderson performs at a benefit at the Magic Dove Magic Shop in Cocoa Village to support his mission trip to Romania June 16-26, 2011.

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Baskets are among the eclectic assortment of items for sale at the Suntree Marketplace.

BY ANGELA SMITH

Although it’s a Saturday morning, the Suntree Business Center parking lot isn’t vacant. It’s lined with tents �illed with food, and everything from Tupperware to sundresses for sale.

The weekly setup of�icially became the Suntree Outdoor Marketplace last October, where individuals set up shop hoping to grab the attention of passersby and to make some cash.

“It’s right around the corner from where I live,” said Joan Carvalaho, of Suntree. “I like the outdoor environment; it’s friendly, and everyone seems to know each other.”

While the marketplace on Suntree Blvd. is only open four hours a week, it’s already gained speed and hooked weekly buyers.

“I didn’t realize what it was.

Now this is my third trip,” said Michael Ryan, of Palm Bay. “It’s neat.”

children as well. He teaches shy children simple feats to break the ice with other children and make friends.

“Science looks like magic until you understand how it works,” Anderson said. “You can get kids excited about learning by weaving in facts with entertainment, and you can show them the ‘trick’ and then teach the scienti�ic or mathematical reason it happens.”

This magician has no trouble telling his secrets after wowing the crowd.

“It’s important that children know that all magic is illusion. Like science, it’s magic until you know how it works.”

This distinction is important because as a missionary and local man of God, Anderson makes it plain that he merely works with trickery of the eye. Illusion is not considered evil in the Bible, as would be witchcraft or calling on evil spirits, according to Anderson.

Anderson used the tricks

to attract the attention of orphans and other needy children in impoverished areas of Romania’s Transylvania during a missionary trip June 16-26. He went with There is Hope missionary founders Tom and Arlene Beal of First Baptist Church of Melbourne.

The Melbourne Beach couple has made the trip to the region 28 times since 1991.

“Once we attract their attention we can teach them about God and Jesus Christ, grace, forgiveness, salvation,” Anderson said. The group led Vacation Bible Schools in 10 villages, reaching 1,000 children. Their goal is to establish music ministries in several churches to enhance worship independent of the group’s missions.

For more information about Anderson’s performances or to make a donation to There is Hope Foundation for the mission outreach, email Anderson at john@afterthelaughter.com or call 321-698-2398. VV

Elizabeth Shaw of Merritt Island recently became a vendor, selling her homemade seashell jewelry, and has already had repeat shoppers purchase items.

“Today, I haven’t sold much, but I had a woman last week come and request that I make something special for her, and she came today,” Shaw said. “It’s my own personal works of art... market places are a good �it.”

Karen Shea, owner of TCS Foods, operates in the business center, and realized the need for a community marketplace where people could purchase local items, supporting the local economy.

“We have such a busy street and plenty of parking, so we said, ‘let’s give it a try’,” Shea said. “We were just trying to help everyone out to have a way to make money.”

Since its inception in October, according to Shea, the marketplace has had almost 400 visitors, and on

average, 25 active sellers.

“It’s a great addition to the community,” said William Johnson of Rockledge. “It’s something different.” VV

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The most recent addition to The Avenue Viera is Ideal Image Laser Hair Removal, but the business is not new to Brevard County. Moving from its location on Merritt Island, the center is centrally located to serve the entire Space Coast. Ideal Image is located in Suite 121, near Belk. For more information, call 321-456-5665.

Coming soon, is Pita Pit, an eating establishment based on the idea that people want to eat in a place with great tasting food that’s healthy, fresh, and still served fast. VV

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Ultimate Dance Florida comes to Viera

BY MARY BROTHERTON

Annette Alvarez-Gutches and her husband Brad Gutches opened Ultimate Dance Florida in Viera on Saturday, June 25, 2011.

The studio is located in the plaza on the corner of Murrell Road and Viera Blvd., next to SunBay Fitness Center at 5410 Murrell Road, Suite 119.

Alvarez-Gutches, who has been dancing since she was 2 and teaching since she was

16, is certi�ied by American Ballet Theater to teach its National Training Curriculum from Primary to Level 3 as well as being certi�ied by test to teach through Dance Masters of America and Florida Dance Masters. She is on the board of directors for Florida Dance Masters and a test examiner. She judges national dance competitions across the country.

“I attend conventions and study programs on a regular basis to keep up with

the trends in dance education and styles of dance,” She said. “I love taking my dancers with me to these, as exposure to as many styles and teachers as we can work in only helps them with their own progress.”

In 1993, she started Ultimate Dance Florida in Ft. Lauderdale, and moved her studio to West Melbourne in 2004.

She said she believes her educational background, “is very applicable to studio ownership and working with children and their parents on a daily basis.”

Brad Gutches said his wife was personally asked by the NYC producers of Engaged and Underage to choreograph a ballroom dance for the MTV premiere episode due to her reputation and word of mouth in the dance industry.

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Bobcat

Parting Shot by Charlie Corbeil

(Lynx rufus)

The bobcat, a striking creature, wanders in the woods and grassy areas of Florida.

The name is derived from the bobbed, black-tipped, six-inch tail. Pointed ears, a common trait of the lynx family, heighten its elegance. This animal averages three feet in length and weighs 20 pounds.

It is an agile climber and can race 30 miles

Association Living Early preparation for hurricane season

BY FrAnk knEisEr

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” certainly applies as hurricane season approached, June 1. It’s never too soon for associations to formulate a plan. This column only covers the highlights. Your association may want to set up a committee or appoint a chairperson to be sure all the details of your community

during the winter months. Make sure trees are trimmed and hedges pruned. are addressed. The Buildings should on-site manager be inspected for or management loose tiles, shincompany should gles, wood, etc. put these plans in Communities with place and coorFrank Kneiser lakes and canals dinate with your should be sure the ingress Board to be sure they are and egress levies are clear implemented. I suggest an and working properly to preactual checklist be prepared vent unnecessary flooding. so you can rest assured all Plan evacuation routes of the bases are covered. buildings or common areas.

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A hurricane watch is issued when a storm is 24 to 36 hours away. A hurricane warning is 24 hours before the storm. Depending on the size of your community, these time frames need to be considered when commencing the plan.

Swimming pool water should be lowered. Make sure there are extra chemicals to prevent pollution during a power outage. Anything loose in common areas or balconies should be secured.

You’ll be surprised how the heavy items are blown about by a hurricane.

This is designed to be a

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The cat pictured above was observed at the Viera Wetlands. primer for associations to consider. Your association may have more items to include or some that do not apply. Residents will be much calmer as the storm approaches if they know the association has a plan in place.

It’s important to point out that Mr. Kneiser is not an attorney and legal questions should be referred to your attorney. However, a requirement of his Community Association Manager’s license is to stay abreast of the Florida Association laws.

Contact him with any questions at frank@suntreeflorida.com.

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Sharp hearing, good vision and a keen sense of smell enable this carnivorous hunter to capture its prey. It is a crepuscular (active at twilight) predator.

Small animals, such as rabbits, rodents, birds, fish, and snakes, are common game. When food is scarce, it tracks

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Promising to keep families together

By ANGELA SMITH

VIERA VOICE Linda Wiggins

Rev. Ron Meyr of Faith “Viera” Lutheran Church described how his church will be used to house homeless families with children on the road to independence as a Family Promise network church, on June 19, 2011.

Faith Viera Lutheran Church serves as a place of worship. For some, it will serve as their home at night.

The Viera church is one of five congregations of the 13 needed in Brevard County that have committed to opening their doors to house homeless families in partnership with Family Promise of Brevard, a nonprofit organization within the national Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) that focuses on helping families who have lost their homes due to the economy.

“It’s incredible how many families there are who need housing,” said Dan Swatosh, president of Family Promise of Brevard. “We have probably 9,000 people in Brevard

County that are homeless.

That’s a tremendous number of people.”

According to the National Coalition for the Homeless (NCH), families are the fastest rising demographic of the homeless sector in the United States, and Brevard County is no exception.

“It’s going to provide housing and give families back the dignity they’ve lost,” Swatosh said. “They are dignified, intelligent people and what we are trying to do is [help them] regain their own stature.”

Although there are existing homeless facilities in the area, there are none to house complete families, only men and women separately.

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procuring a day center in Rockledge that will cost a dollar a year to lease. It is where the adults will spend time participating in counseling sessions, learning how to budget money and look for employment, while their children continue to attend their same schools.

The congregations will then house families for one week during the night, three times per year, relying on volunteers to set up beds, prepare meals and stay at the church throughout the week.

Dick Lovisone, vice president of Family Promise of Brevard said, “The thrust of the entire program, quite frankly, is the volunteers.

They are the meat and potatoes, if you will, of the whole program.”

One Faith “Viera” Lutheran Church member couldn’t wait to sign up to start helping.

“We’ll do anything and anyway of whatever we can do to help families stay together,” said Patti Koslowski, of Suntree. “There is such a big need in our community here for families to be able to be together. Our church will be getting as much back from the people that we are helping, as we will be giving.”

According Lovisone, Koslowski is exactly right.

“In my experience I saw the affect on the congregation. It united them, it opened their hearts. They became more willing to devote their time,” said Lovinsone. “You see it in the teenagers, you see it in the elderly, and you see it in these families. It’s just amazing to watch that transformation occur.”

Family Promise of Brevard County needs a 15-passenger van, and eight more churches to commit to the effort of helping Brevard County’s homeless families. The organization will provide transportation to and from school, work, appointments, the day center and the churches.

Families are selected through a referral program, with a requirement they are free from substance abuse and have no domestic violence problems.

In addition to Faith Viera Lutheran Church, Episcopal Church of Our Savior in Palm Bay, Peace Lutheran Church of Palm Bay and Suntree United Methodist Church have committed to do their part to keep homeless families together.

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“Kirsch will feel welcome and be right at home in the trucking business because truckers are one big family,” Charamut said. That, and the fact that truckers and

Kirsch share a penchant for four-letter words.”

“I have no idea where this is all going to lead,” Kirsch said. “If God had meant for me to say at home and shut my mouth, he wouldn’t have filled me with so much

p--- and vinegar. I surely don’t think He meant for me not to have fun.”

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Capt. Eric Ciocher’s fishing forcast for July 2011 Inshore In the Banana and Indian River lagoons, watch for the tarpon, aka Silver King, to start showing up. These �ish usually hang out in the deeper canals and channels of Intracoastal Waterway and sometimes have bull sharks shadowing them. Be sure to get out early because the bite slows as the sun gets high around noon. To target the tarpon, cut split-tail mullet for bait. Also, the red�ish, snook and sea trout should stay around throughout the summer months.

Offshore In the Atlantic Ocean along

the Brevard coast, look for the king�ish to continue to bite.

Also you may �ind some giant jacks running the beach looking for a quick meal. These �ish are called “hour longs” because it takes about an hour to land one. The tarpon should stay strong along the Space Coast as well.

Surf In July anglers should see good catches of whiting, pompano and plenty of bonnethead sharks along Brevard County beaches. The top baits to use in the surf are sand �leas, shrimp, and cut clams.

Another alternative would be to cast small buck tail jigs VIERA VOICE Photo tipped with shrimp to catch Captain Eric Ciocher shows off a redfish he caught recently in these �ish. the Indian River Lagoon.

Florida Regulations For Florida State �ishing license information visit the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission website www.myfwc.com or call 850-488-3641.

About the Captain Capt. Eric is the host of the television show Ultimate Catch airing through June 30 on Sportsman Channel 118 on Bright House Network, 605 on Direct TV and 395 on Dish Network.

Be safe out on the water.

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If chosen to attend, families can select VPK programs at participating public schools, as well as private VPK providers, Head Start or child-care centers.

Parents in the Viera and surrounding area can choose from Title I school, Golfview Elementary in Rockledge, or other sites such as the Viera Children’s Academy to Viera High School.

According to Mona Potter, VPK Early Childhood Coordinator for Brevard Public Schools, research shows a high quality early learning such as VPK will give the child a strong foundation for a successful

early start in school which will have lasting bene�its throughout the child’s school and educational experiences.

Registering is a two step procedure where parents must �irst obtain a Certi�icate of Eligibility from the Early Learning Coalition (ELC) and then determine the location for the VPK program. VPK programs last the entire school year, every day and all day, as for any other student.

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