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Butterfly effect reaches beyond park to lagoon

By Linda Wiggins

Sitting at Viera East’s Suseda Park on Murrell Road is now a therapeutic experience thanks to a new Florida-friendly butterfly garden installed by volunteer civic leaders.

The five-member board of the Viera East Community Association oversees maintenance of Suseda and Clubhouse parks and irrigation and landscaping along area roadways.

“Butterfly gardening is a way to help visitors to the park relax and connect with nature,” said Craig Ryan, VECA treasurer and chairman of its Parks Improvement Committee.

Another planned VECA improvement to the busy park is expanded parking.

The lot is used by hikers who enjoy the adjacent overwater boardwalk trek to a large island preserve south of Viera Boulevard.

The next wave of benefit to man and nature comes in the form of food for birds and bees, as well as the butterflies.

“We need to help sustain our pollinator population, which is now threatened worldwide, because they are a critical element in our food chain and ecosystems,” said committee member

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Viera Voice linda wiggins Volunteer Master Gardeners Kathy Parse, left, Jean Baker and Sara Morrison discover black swallowtail butterfly caterpillars munching on fennel in the new butterfly garden at Suseda Park in Viera East.

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The kidney-shaped garden is approximately 20 feet by 40 feet and bordered with recycled materials. It contains both nectar plants and the host plants that provide a home for the eggs, food for the caterpillars and a site for attachment of the chrysalis for the transformation to butterfly, putting the entire lifecycle on display.

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Grass for kids and pets to play on, and maybe we can do helpful, beautiful, Floridafriendly things with other areas. This will ultimately reduce the amount of harmful chemicals that end up in the Indian River Lagoon through groundwater and storm water runoff.”

Residents interested in creating a butterfly garden on their own property, right-sizing their use of lawn care products and picking Florida-friendly plants can attend Scalera’s three-hour My Brevard Yard course Tuesday, Feb. 24 at the Viera Regional Park Community Center, 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way. The cost is $15. Attendees can then request a site visit to their home for $30 to test soil for precise lawn-product needs and for technical support in creating Florida-friendly settings.

Scalera will give a free talk on creating a butterfly garden at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 7 in the Florida Institute of Technology Gleason Auditorium during the annual Botanical Fest that runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Funk continues her philanthropy at Florida Tech

By George White

Now five years since the opening of The Ruth Funk Center for Textile Arts at the Florida Institute of Technology, namesake designer Ruth Funk, 93, of Suntree still very much enjoys visiting the facility.

She reflected back on its origin and her ongoing philanthropic relationship with the Melbourne school.

“It’s been a wonderful experience to have this center. I try to go to the openings if I can. I don’t think there are more than five textile centers in the country and it’s a lovely campus.

It’s had wonderful participation.

We have 30 docents, and lectures.

It’s been very successful. I’ve been amazed,” she said.

Highlighting the collection are traditional handmade textiles, embroidery, garments and related accessories from Africa, Japan, India and Central Asia; European and North American embroidery and samplers from the 16th through the 20th centuries; and contemporary wearable art and fiber arts.

The two-story center features 3,000 square feet of exhibition space, 2,500 square feet of collections storage and work space, 700 square feet for a mezzanine library and 600 square feet for a lobby and grand stairway.

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Textile designer Ruth Funk’s living room is decorated with a collection of textiles, embroidery and other accessories gathered from around the world.

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Tech, as highlighted on the school’s website, began in 2003 when she participated in the “Dreamweavers” textiles exhibit and gala.

In the fall of 2006, the Funk Textiles Gallery opened in the Crawford Building with the mission of highlighting objects from the collection and offering free exhibits for the campus and surrounding community.

The Ruth Funk Center for Textile Arts opened its doors with a dedication ceremony on Aug. 29, 2009.

The center being named Ruth Funk is a little embarrassing to her but also a great honor, she said.

“I never thought it would happen that way, but the school decided to do it,’’ she said.

In addition to monetary pledges, Funk has donated her collections.

Sharing her vast collections of international textiles and dolls as well as books is a way to pass on her love of all things creative, rather than only sewing, she said.

And the entire trend was ultimately prompted by her decision to write her book on textiles, “Cloth and Culture.”

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Church mission cautiously hopeful about closer ties between U.S., Cuba

BY MIKE GAFFEY

Members of Suntree United Methodist Church’s Cuba mission are hopeful but cautious about news of a potential thaw in relationships between the United States and the impoverished communist country 90 miles off Florida’s coast.

“It can’t do anything but good ― it can’t be anything but good,” Connie McCavour, coordinator of the church’s efforts to aid its sister church, Iglesia Methodista El Redentor in Holguin, Cuba, said of possible closer ties.

“But at the same time, we’ve been there, we’ve seen the poverty and we’ve seen the need and we’ve seen it for so long that we’re very cautious about saying, ‘Well this is it, everything’s going to be great now.’ ” After more than 50 years of animosity, U.S. and Cuban officials opened talks in January in Havana aimed at normalizing diplomatic ties. Negotiations followed President Barack Obama’s December declaration that the U.S. commercial, economic and financial embargo against Cuba had failed and that the United States plans to open an embassy in Havana and take other steps toward better relations.

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For more than a decade, Suntree United Methodist Church has been sending money, supplies and missionaries and offering spiritual support to its sister church, Iglesia Methodista El Redentor in Holguin, Cuba, and its four outlying mission chapels. place since 1960.

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chapels Yareniquen, Ojo de Aqua, Matamora, and Yabita. The church’s efforts are under the umbrella of Methodists United In Prayer, which strives to link Methodist churches in the United States with more than 300 Methodist churches in Cuba.

“One of the main things we do is bring them over-

the-counter medicines,” McCavour said of missionary trips. “We take them Sunday school supplies, books in Spanish, coloring books for the kids, crayons, things like that, that they don’t have in Cuba. Even if they had the money, they can’t get them. The average wage in Cuba among those who are actually employed — and

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Normalization of relations and an end to the embargo would enable Cuban stores to carry more products that are scarce in Cuba, and money from SUMC would allow El Redentor congregation members to buy those items, said McCavour, who has traveled to Cuba five times on church missions. The church also would be able to mail aid directly to Cuba instead of shipping items through a third country, reducing sometimesexorbitant postage and customs costs, she added.

SUMC assistance enabled the crumbling, termiteridden El Redentor to be rebuilt from the foundation up. Today, the church attracts overflow crowds who gather on the church’s porch or watch a projection of the service on the building’s second floor, McCavour said.

El Redentor’s four missions have benefited as well. “We got one church a house and property so they could establish their church, but in the beginning, they met under a big tree,” McCavour

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said. “They called it the Green Temple.”

SUMC’s 2015 goal is to raise $12,000 for its sister church, McCavour said. The church presents several fundraisers each year, including a Cuban dinner and a Christmas bazaar in which some proceeds go toward the Cuba mission.

Church members are asked to donate to El Redentor on May 24, Aldersgate Day. While McCavour is cautiously optimistic about the prospect of more openness between the United States and Cuba, the Cuban people served

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“So I can see it’s going to be great in the long run, but in the beginning it’s going to be a long slog. But it’s absolutely necessary. These people have suffered so much.”

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Mason Sands, a junior at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy, joined the Genesis Fencing Club a little more than a year ago. Now, he is headed to the Junior Olympics. took an instant liking to it.

“I’m very imaginative, and I also love history,” Sands said.

“I think fencing is just the embodiment of both of these things. When I’m fencing, I sort of don’t feel like I’m myself.

“I feel like I have this sudden connection with history. I think that’s what had driven me to fencing.”

Upon moving to Florida shortly thereafter, he told his mother he wanted to continue to fence. The problem was finding the right club to join.

Just as his sophomore year was starting, they found the Genesis Fencing Club on Suntree Boulevard.

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Mason Sands likes to use his own creativity to lose himself in his imagination.

But never in his wildest dreams did the Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy junior picture himself going to the Junior Olympic Fencing Championships after taking up the sport a little more than a year ago.

“When they told me I made it to Junior Olympics, I didn’t believe them at first,” Sands said. “They were like, ‘Oh, you passed,’ and I’m like, ‘Oh … OK.’ “I didn’t know what that meant. It didn’t register that I’d actually made it into the Junior Olympics.”

The 16-year-old will travel to Richmond, Va. to compete in the épée event at the Junior Olympics, which will be held from Feb. 13 to 16.

Sands, who lists writing, singing and acting as some of his other interests, was introduced to the sport during a two-week class he took between his seventh and eighth-grade years when he was still living in Georgia and

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“What really has to be noted about him is that in a very short time — not even a year — he was able to absorb information and actually do well with fencers that have been fencing for 10, 15 years.”

While the coach described Sands as an “elegant” fencer with “beautiful lines,” what really sets him apart is his positive attitude. Bucur calls it, “contagiously cheerful. You can tell he’s really enjoying this.”

The success Sands has had with fencing has had a tremendous impact on his self-confidence. Now that he has qualified for the Junior Olympics, it’s at an all-time high.

Good thing he found the right fencing club.

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New softball coach has energized Tigers

By Carl Kotala

Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy senior first baseman Kelly O’Neil has no doubt the school’s new softball coaching staff is going to have a major impact on the Tigers this season.

“Honestly, I’ve seen so much improvement in the few weeks that we’ve been out here,” she said. “My only regret out of the past six years that I’ve been here is that we haven’t had coaches like this sooner.

“What they’ve brought in a week, I haven’t seen this team like that in the past five years. That’s really something special.”

John Clarson, who spent the previous seven years as the pitching coach at Viera High School after serving in the same position at Cocoa High and as the head coach at what was then known as Brevard Community College, has taken over the Holy

Trinity program.

He and assistants Ken Kretschman — father of Olympic softball player Kelly Kretschman ­— Victoria Marcone and Dr. Kenny Boyle bring not only a wealth of experience, but an entirely new approach to the Tigers.

“I told the girls, ‘I guarantee we will have a winning season,’ ” Clarson said. “We’re going to manufacture runs.

We’re going to do our best to play the best defense we possibly can. They’re already learning drills they’ve never seen before. They’re excited.

They’re excited to learn and play.”

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WINTER SPORTS VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL Feb. 4 – Class 4A, District 8 Tournament at Cocoa High, TBA Feb. 7 – Class 4A, District 8 Tournament finals at Cocoa High, 7 p.m.

Feb. 12 – Class 4A regional quarterfinals, TBA, 7 p.m.

Feb. 17 – Class 4A regional semifinals, TBA, 7 p.m.

Feb. 20 – Class 4A regional finals, TBA, 7 p.m.

Feb. 25 – Class 4A state semifinals at The Lakeland Center, 9:30/11:30 a.m.

Feb. 26 – Class 4A state championship game at The Lakeland Center, 1:05 p.m.

VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL Feb. 5 – Class 4A regional tournament quarterfinals, TBA, 7 p.m.

Feb. 10 – Class 4A regional tournament semifinals, TBA, 7 p.m.

Feb. 13 – Class 4A regional tournament finals, 7 p.m.

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VARSITY BOYS SOCCER Feb 3 – Class 1A regional semifinals, TBA, 7 p.m.

Feb. 6 – Class 1A regional finals, TBA, 7 p.m.

Feb 11 – Class 1A state semifinals at Eastern Florida State College, 10 a.m./12:30 p.m.

Feb. 12 – Class 1A state championship game at EFSC, 3:05 p.m,

VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER Feb. 4 – Class 1A state semifinals at Eastern Florida State College, 10 a.m./12:30 p.m.

Feb. 5 – Class 1A state championship game at EFSC, 3:05 p.m.

SPRING SPORTS VARSITY BASEBALL Feb 3 – Preseason Classic at Satellite, TBA Feb. 5 – Preseason Classic at Satellite, TBA Feb. 10 – at Astronaut, 6 p.m.

Feb. 13 – Cocoa, 4 p.m.

Feb. 20 – at Space Coast, 6 p.m Feb. 23 – Father Lopez, 4 p.m.

Feb. 28 – Astronaut, 1 p.m.

JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL Feb. 28 – Astronaut, 10 a.m.

VARSITY BOYS LACROSSE Feb. 6 – Lake Nona (Preseason), 6 p.m.

Feb. 10 – at Father Lopez, 6 p.m.

Feb. 13 – Orangewood Christian, 5:30 p.m.

Feb. 16 – at Trinity Prep, 6 p.m.

Feb. 18 -- at Windermere Prep, 4 p.m.

Feb. 23 – Edgewood, 7 p.m.

Feb. 27 – at Sebastian River, 7 p.m.

JUNIOR VARSITY BOYS LACROSSE Feb. 23 – Edgewood, 5:30 p.m.

VARSITY GIRLS LACROSSE Feb. 10 – Viera, 7 p.m.

Feb. 13 – Satellite, 7 p.m.

Feb. 23 – at Satellite, 5:30 p.m.

Feb. 25 – at MCC, 6 p.m.

Feb. 26 – Edgewood, 6 ap.m.

Fev. 28 – Holy Trinity Tournament, all day

JUNIOR VARSITY GIRLS LACROSSE Feb. 10 – Viera, 5:30 p.m.

VARSITY SOFTBALL Feb 3. – Space Coast, 4 p.m.

Feb. 4 – at Cocoa, 6 p.m.

Feb. 10 – MCC, 4 p.m.

Feb. 12 – at Merritt Island Christian, 4:30 p.m.

Feb. 13 – Covenant Christian, 4 p.m.

Feb. 23 – Master’s Academy, 4 pm.

Feb. 24 – at Astronaut, 6 p.m.

Feb. 28 – at Boca Christian, 11 a.m.

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Feb. 12 – John Carroll, 3:30 p.m.

Feb. 17 – Edgewood, 3:30 p.m.

Feb. 19 – MCC at Fee Avenue Courts, 4 p.m.

Feb. 24 – Merritt Island Christian at Kiwanis, 4 p.m.

Feb. 26 – Master’s Academy, 3:30 p.m.

VARSITY GIRLS TENNIS Feb. 4 – West Shore at Hoover, 3:30 p.m.

Feb. 12 – John Carroll, 3:30 p.m.

Feb. 17 – Edgewood, 3:30 p.m.

Feb. 19 – MCC at Fee Avenue Courts, 4 p.m.

Feb. 24 – Merritt Island Christian at Kiwanis, 4 p.m.

Feb. 26 – Master’s Academy, 3:30 p.m.

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Hawks, Tigers each capture girls soccer district titles

By Carl Kotala

They got there in slightly different ways, but both the Viera High and Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy girls soccer teams claimed district championships last month.

While a healthy Holy Trinity team erased an earlier loss and a tie against St. Edward’s of Vero Beach for a 6-2 victory and its third consecutive Class 1A, District 10 championship, Viera topped Melbourne 2-0 to win the Class 4A, District 6 crown.

It was the second time the Hawks had beaten Melbourne this season, but just the third time in program history after suffering a number of stinging losses to the Bulldogs through the years.

“It’s amazing,” Viera junior Jordan Walsh said following

the game. “I remember last year, we went into penalty kicks with them and it was such a heartbreaker when we lost. Just to come back

and win this … I can’t even explain it. It’s amazing. I’m so excited.”

The victories meant that both Holy Trinity and

Viera were home for their first round of the regional playoffs. The Tigers hosted Fort Meade while Viera faced off against New Smyrna Beach. Both teams faced potentially tough matchups in the regional semifinals and finals in order to reach the Final Four.

Holy Trinity and Viera’s boys teams, meanwhile, were set to begin their district play late last month and both teams were expected to reach — if not win — their championship games, which would also put them in the regional quarterfinals.

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Viera High players celebrate after winning the district championship with a 2-0 victory against archrival Melbourne.

While they made their district championship win look easy, the Tigers knew they faced a tough test from St. Edward’s. Holy Trinity had lost and tied its two previous meetings this season, albeit without being able to have its full lineup of core players at its disposal.

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Sports Schedule WINTER SPORTS VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL Feb. 4 – Class 7A, District 12 Tournament at Sebastian River, 5:30 p.m.

Feb. 6 – Class 7A, District 12 Tournament finals at Sebastian River, 7 p.m.

Feb. 12 – Class 7A regional quarterfinals, TBA, 7 p.m.

Feb. 17 – Class 7A regional semifinals, TBA, 7 p.m.

Feb. 21 – Class 7A regional finals, TBA, 7 p.m.

Feb. 27 – Class 7A state semifinals at The Lakeland Center, TBA Feb. 28 – Class 7A state championship game at The Lakeland Center, TBA VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL Feb. 5 – Class 7A regional tournament quarterfinals, TBA, 7 p.m.

Feb. 10 – Class 7A regional tournament semifinals, TBA, 7 p.m.

Feb. 14 – Class 7A regional tournament finals, 7 p.m.

Feb. 19 – Class 7A state semifnals at The Lakeland Center, 7/8:30 p.m.

Feb. 21 – Class 7A state championship game at The Lakeland Center, TBA VARSITY BOYS SOCCER Feb 3 – Class 4A regional semifinals, TBA, 7 p.m.

Feb. 6 – Class 4A regional finals, TBA, 7 p.m.

Feb 13 – Class 4A state semifinals at Eastern Florida State College, 10 a.m./12:30 p.m.

Feb. 14 – Class 1A state championship game at EFSC, 3:05 p.m, VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER Feb. 6 – Class 1A state semifinals at Eastern Florida State College, 10 a.m./12:30 p.m.

Feb. 7 – Class 1A state championship game at EFSC, 3:05 p.m.

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SPRING SPORTS VARSITY BASEBALL Home games played at Viera Regional Park, unless noted * District game Feb 3 – Preseason Classic at Winter Park, 6 p.m.

Feb. 5 – Preseason Classic vs. Cypress Creek at Winter Park, 6 p.m.

Feb. 11 – Lake Nona High School at Space Coast Stadium, 7 p.m.

Feb. 13 – at Martin County, 7 p.m.* Feb. 18 – Palm Bay, 8 p.m.

Feb. 21 – Sebastian River (doubleheader), 1:30 p.m.* Feb. 23 – at Cocoa Beach, 6 p.m.

Feb. 25 – Bayside, 6 p.m.

Feb. 28 – Martin County (doubleheader), 1:30 p.m.* JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL All games at 6 p.m. unless noted Feb. 12 – Melbourne Feb. 19 – at Merritt Island Feb. 21 – Sebastian River (doubleheader), 11 a.m.

Feb. 24 – Merritt Island Feb. 26 – at Melbourne Feb. 28 – Martin County, 11 a.m.

VARSITY BOYS LACROSSE All games at 7 p.m., unless noted Feb. 9 – at Wekiva, TBA Feb. 11 – Sebastian River, 6 p.m.

Feb. 12 – at Vero Beach Feb. 18 – Edgewood Feb. 20 – at Rockledge Feb. 25 – at Melbourne Feb. 27 – Merritt Island JUNIOR VARSITY BOYS LACROSSE All games at 5:30 p.m.

Feb. 18 – Edgewood Feb. 20 – at Rockledge Feb. 27 – Merritt Island VARSITY GIRLS LACROSSE Feb. 10 – at Holy Trinity, 7 p.m.

Feb. 18 – at Edgewood, 6 p.m.

Feb. 20 – Rockledge, 7 p.m.

Feb. 25 – at Melbourne, 5:30 p.m.

Feb. 27 – at Merritt Island, TBA JUNIOR VARSITY GIRLS LACROSSE Both games at 5:30 p.m.

Feb. 10 – at Holy Trinity Feb. 20 – Rockledge VARSITY SOFTBALL All games at 7 p.m. unless noted * District game Feb. 2 – at East River, 4 p.m.

Feb. 6-7 – at Lake Mary Tournament, TBA Feb. 10 – at Heritage Feb. 12 – Palm Bay Feb. 13 – Martin County* Feb. 17 – at Eau Gallie Feb. 19 – Bayside Feb. 20 -- at Sebastian River* Feb. 24 – Melbourne* Feb. 26 – at Satellite JUNIOR VARSITY SOFTBALL All games at 5:15 p.m.

Feb. 10 – at Heritage Feb. 12 – Palm Bay Feb. 13 – Martin County Feb. 17 – at Eau Gallie Feb. 19 – Bayside Feb. 20 -- at Sebastian River Feb. 24 – Melbourne Feb. 26 – at Satellite VARSITY BOYS TENNIS All matches at 4 p.m. unless noted Feb. 10 – at Satellite Feb. 11 – at Olympia, 2:30 p.m.

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Viera baseball banking on improved offense

By Carl Kotala

Bob Doty has always been able to talk about how well his team can pitch and play defense.

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“I think this year, I can say for the first time it looks like we’re going to be able to swing it offensively,” Doty said.

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P.J. Robinson, left, Alec Neal, Jake Buck and Anthony Martinez provide senior leadership for the Viera High baseball team. junior, will move from the outfield to shortstop and should be one of the team’s better hitters.

Senior Anthony Martinez will get his chance to be the Hawks’ starting catcher, while third base will be shared by senior Alec Neal and junior Sebastian Samuels.

Rounding out the Viera infield, improved junior Vincent Benvenuto will man first base.

In the outfield, the Hawks will have junior Noah Van Alstine in center field with a pair of transfers from Melbourne High School on either side of him — senior P.J. Robinson (who will play baseball at Harvard next year) and freshman Christian Robinson. Both hit from the left side.

“I’m really excited about the left-handed hitters we can put up there,” Doty said.

The players, meanwhile, say this year’s team is more unified than last year’s group.

“We definitely have a stronger team bond than

we did last year,” Neal said. “There’s a lot more teamwork going on this year than there was (last year).

We’re looking forward to the rest of the season, instead of falling off toward the end.”

Neal, who was the team’s No. 1 pitcher at the end of last year, will share the bulk of the pitching duties with senior lefty Jake Buck, who is excited to get his chance to show what he can do in a big spot.

That can be said for a lot of the Hawks this season.

“Toward the end of the season last year, the majority of guys in the lineup were sophomores or juniors that were really getting the job done,” Buck said. “Looking forward to seeing what they can do.”

While good pitching is the key to any season, Viera’s hopes will more likely ride on what the talented Hawks can do at the plate.

“We need to score some runs,” Doty said. “We need to hit. And I think we’re going to be capable of doing that.”

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Continued from page 14 Cohen, freshman second baseman/pitcher Allison Roach and junior center fielder Arianna Neuharth.

Sophomore Danielle Farinella will also see time on the mound.

Clarson said the Tigers are going to use their speed, put the ball in play and force opponents to execute.

Working with a new coach for the third time in as many seasons could be disheartening, but Clarson’s arrival has certainly seemed to energize his players.

“It’s definitely advanced, that’s what I would say,” O’Neil said. “It’s a different team than what we had out here last year. I think we lost one girl last year, but it’s an entirely different team with what they’ve brought, and with their skill set.”

Boyle believes a winning season is reachable.

“I think it’s possible, because we’re playing a much more appropriate schedule this year,” she said.

“We’re still in the district that we’re in, which is really hard, but we’re going to be playing a lot of the smaller Christian schools that are more at our level. I think it will be more competitive and it will be fun.”

O’Neil can’t wait to get started.

“I’m really excited,” she said. “I don’t think I’ve ever been this excited to get the season under way.” VV

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Fifth-grade students at Suntree Elementary School learned recently that what seems like a hassle for some — washing up, brushing teeth — is a privilege for others.

The combined classes of teachers Carol Albright and Monica Slate collected travelsize toiletries for clients at Daily Bread soup kitchen in Melbourne and packaged them in takeaway kits. The experience was an eyeopener, according to Albright.

“We were excited about this activity and thought it was a wonderful way for our children to give back to our community and those less fortunate,” she said.

Daily Bread provides a soup kitchen where about 250 people come for daily hot meals. Amenities include hot showers and other services to help the 35 percent of clients who are homeless. The remaining 65 percent of clients who come for free meals are on the brink of homelessness.

The class project is welcome in many ways, according to Daily Bread director John Farrell.

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Suntree Elementary School students Ariel Killick, left, Jacquelin Castro, Rachel Pittman and Jacob Price, from Carol Albright and Monica Slate’s combined fifth-grade class, pack toiletries for Daily Bread clients.

Students collected and packed toothpaste, toothbrushes, hand soaps, disposable razors, deodorant and washcloths.

“Of course there is the obvious need for the toiletries,” Farrell said. “In

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code, and they get immediate feedback to see how well they did when they run the code.

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Students at Quest Elementary School enjoyed the wildly popular Hour of Code challenge in December so much that teachers helped them form a Coding Club in January. Students in grades three through six will get a couple of months experience under their belts and then begin mentoring students in kindergarten through second grade in March.

Coding has many high-tech entrepreneurial applications, the closest to students’ lives being those required to satisfy the multi-billion dollar video gaming industry.

“I like how easy coding is. It’s like a big puzzle and I am a very mathematical thinker. It is very easy to me and I like making games,” said sixth-grader Harrison Gallagher.

The club meets after school Tuesdays in the computer lab.

It was started by teacher Dani Kazoroski Viera Voice Danielle Brown and is co-led by Quest Elementary School sixth-grader Devin LeBeau works on teachers Danielle completing the Hour of Code challenge issued in December, which now Brown and Jolene has blossomed into Coding Club.

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and made us play better,” said Holy Trinity senior Summer Rydson.

Emily Morgan and Rydson both had two goals and two assists in the win. Tara Carroll and Kate Elstun scored the other two goals for Holy Trinity, while Elstun and Kailey Dunne each had an assist.

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“It was really important because usually our team is the kind of team that waits until the second half to really start playing … so getting an early (goal) really brought up our motivation and hearts

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Sunday Brunch

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TUESDAY

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Mommy & Me

1 - 3 p.m., Bring you project 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Thursdays Suntree/Viera Library Freedom All Stars 321-255-4404 290 Gus Hipp Blvd.

8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Rockledge Brevard Federated Little Tikes Music & Me Republican Women’s Lunch 321-632-3737 11:15 a.m. - noon 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., $18 Zoorific Story Time Holiday Inn Viera Ages 2 - 5 years 11:30 a.m., Free 8298 N Wickham Rd. Pickleball, adults New animal tales each Yoga - Tuesdays 321-727-1212 3 - 4:30 p.m. week at the Brevard Zoo. Family: 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.

Zoo Chef 101 8225 N. Wickham Rd. Little Yogi’s: 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. 2 p.m., Free Viera Community Center 321-254-9453 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Wy. LYFT Fitness: 7 - 8:15 p.m. Behind the scenes at the Viera Community Center Brevard Zoo. 321-433-4891 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Wy. 8225 N. Wickham Rd. 321-254-9453 321-433-4891

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

Melbourne Mystic Faire 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., $5 Melbourne Auditorium 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd.

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6:30 - 7:45 p.m., 2nd Mon. 7 p.m., Tuesdays, Free Suntree/Viera Library Pizza Gallery & Grill 321-255-4404 The Avenue Viera 2250 Town Center Ave. 321-633-0397

Sunday Brunch

Evening Book Club

Family Skate @ Space Coast Ice Plex

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Trivia Nation Tuesdays

Free Memory Screening 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

2nd & 4th Tuesdays One Senior Place 321-751-6771

3 - 5 p.m.

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WEDNESDAY

PRESIDENTS DAY

Rising Star Organ Concert

Melbourne Municipal Band presents from Sea To Shining Sea

2 - 4:30 p.m.

Discuss “The Traitors Wife”

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Suntree/Viera Library 321-255-4404

Viera Art Group

12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

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10 - 11 a.m.

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7:30 p.m.

The King Center 3865 North Wickham Rd. 321-242-2219

1- 3 p.m. Crochet, knit, cross 3 - 5 p.m. Monthly Meeting stitch and embroidery.

Bring your project.

Suntree/Viera Library Suntree/Viera Library 321-255-4404 321-255-4404

6th Annual Brevard’s Got Music Talent

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Viera Hospital Conf. Rm. 1 8731 N. Wickham Rd.

Viera/Suntree Toastmasters Neighbors of Suntree 7 p.m., 2nd & 4th Wed. Book Club

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Friends of Suntree/ Viera Library Meeting

Trivia Nation Tuesdays

4 p.m.

Tickets Available at Henegar Center for the Arts 625 E. New Haven Ave. Melbourne 321-723-8698

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Jason Mraz in concert

3 p.m.

Featuring Yale organ standout.

Advent Lutheran Church 7550 N. Wickham Rd. 321-259-8515

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2 p.m.

Celebrating 50 years of American music.

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Sit-n-Stitch Group

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Melbourne Municipal Band Concert

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12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

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Free Memory Screening

MatheMagic! with Bradley Fields

10:30 a.m.

Youth theater program, grades K - 8.

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Swingtime! Featuring the Jive Aces and Tinseltown Jitterbugs

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Melbourne Municipal Band Concert

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10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Hospice of St. Francis 4875 Wickham Rd. 321-269-4240

6:30 p.m. - 8 a.m. Sun. MAS Karate and Dance 550 Gus Hipp Blvd., Rockledge 321-639-6066

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5:30 - 10 p.m., Ages 5 - 12 Viera Community Center 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Wy. 321-433-4891

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7 p.m., 2nd & 4th Wed. Viera Hospital Conf. Rm. 1 8731 N. Wickham Rd., Viera

Toddler Play, Sign & Learn Preschool

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9:30-10:30 a.m.

Wednesdays, $2/child.

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VALENTINE’S DAY

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Toddler Arts & Crafts

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Hospice Volunteer Training Kids Night Out Shut In

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Viera/Suntree Toastmasters Mommy & Me

The Great American Songbook with Jeff Shadley

Suntree Silent Cinema

Movies in the Park

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Valentine Dinners

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Live Music in the Park

Pilot Club’s Annual Fashion Show & Tea

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The Sea Turtle Preservation Society

Sunset Celebration

1 - 4 p.m.

Informative turtle talks.

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Academy’s Annual Grand Gala & Auction

Movies in the Park

6 p.m.

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7:30 p.m., Free “Disney’s Frozen” Jack Mahan Park Suntree 321-637-5434

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Tradewinds Sweethearts Dinner 6 p.m. • Tradewinds Restaurant at Duran 7032 Stadium Pkwy, Viera  321-504-7776 ext. 2

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Brevard County Water Polo announced that one of its coaches and Viera resident Andrea Shaffer was selected for a full Coach’s Scholarship for the USA Water Polo Olympic Development Program (ODP) Training Camp.

The camp was located at the prestigious U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo.

For one week in December, Shaffer had the unique opportunity to learn the USAWP’s Olympic training methods and standards with America’s best young female water polo players.

“This was such a great honor and once in a lifetime opportunity for me. I was able to learn from the United States’ best coaches and bring that knowledge back to Brevard. It will help us align our coaching methods with the ODP and also help us spot and nurture potential Olympic talent,” Shaffer said.

Coaches from all over the country were selected, but Shaffer was the only coach from Florida to attend the training camp.

“I was very proud to represent the Sunshine State,” Shaffer said.

Water polo is somewhat new to Brevard County.

The Florida Institute of Technology hosted a college club team for three years, but it disbanded last summer.

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“We were so happy to be partners with the Aquatics director, Sara Williams, and the city of Cocoa Beach, who so kindly welcomed our team

is very common in South Florida and Orlando, but has not really blossomed here yet in Brevard. We really feel as a club if we continue to develop the talent of our coaches and players, our program development will follow.”

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The Brevard County Water Polo girls’ team is an enthusiastic group. to their pool. “ Brevard County Water Polo is currently starting out as a Masters Club but plans to add younger players.

Shaffer, who is also one of the three owners of the club said, “Our vision is to grow water polo in Brevard County. We would like to develop several teams, from the little kids who start with Splashball (equivalent to flag football) to developing a high school team(s). Since we started in August 2014, we have had players come out of the woodwork that are so excited to finally find a team in Brevard. Water polo

The team welcomes new and experienced players.

“The only prerequisite is to be a very strong swimmer as our two-hour practices of treading water and sprinting can be extremely tiring. It’s basically a mix of soccer or hockey with the contact and intensity of rugby,” Shaffer said. “We currently have members of all experience levels from ages 18 to 60.

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The growing west Viera area continues to be a new-business magnet.

A Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant, a PetSmart and a Tijuana Flats restaurant reportedly are planned in the third phase of Viera Shops currently under construction along Lake Andrew Drive.

“We are scheduled to open on Monday, May 18,” Randall Groover, regional marketing manager for Buffalo Wild Wings, said in an email.

The sports-bar chain specializes in wings and other American pub grub, beer and live sports on lots of large-screen televisions.

It’s the second Brevard County location for Buffalo Wild Wings, which operates a restaurant at 4325 Norfolk Parkway at the Hammock Landing shopping center in West Melbourne.

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Another PetSmart is at 1800 Evans Road in Melbourne.

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The Viera location joins two other Tijuana Flats in Brevard County, at 1270 N. Wickham Rd. in Melbourne and at 76 E. Merritt Island Causeway on Merritt Island.

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It would be a day filled with mixed emotions as family and friends gathered at the Grand Finale Miles for Myles 5K, an annual event in honor of his youngest son, Myles, who died in the prime of his life following injuries sustained in a car accident back in July 2010.

Organized by the Myles Freeberg Foundation, the 5K event became a local tradition raising funds to provide scholarships and internships to Brevard’s high school students.

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Miles for Myles 5K reaches in the accident; he was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. On route to having his senior photo taken, Freeberg was at the intersection of U.S. 1 and Post Road in his Pontiac Firebird when a distracted driver in a Jeep Wrangler accidentally ran a red light and crashed into him.

Freeberg had just finished his junior year with honors at Viera High, well on his way to becoming valedictorian.

It’s been almost six years since that tragic day. Had Freeberg survived, this would have been the year he graduated from college.

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“As it turned out, we had our largest 5K ever with almost 500 participants. Four hundred registered that final week including about 150 of those registering on the morning of the race. That first 5K was a chaotic, stressful and wild ride, being one of the best experiences in Hasting’s, Kathy’s and my life.”

Fast forward five years later and the Foundation has made quite an impact on the community and individual students. Including totals from the recent grand finale event, the Foundation raised more than $70,000 in scholarships and provided 15 internships benefiting Brevard high school students.

“It’s a good time to go out big,” Kathy Freeberg said.

And that’s exactly what the Freeberg family did at this final 5K, raising about $15,000 for the cause.

Hundreds of people attended, basking in the sunny and mild weather for the final celebration.

“It’s kind of bittersweet. It’s tough to see it end,” said Jeff Draves, Freeberg’s former high school teacher and event participant. “It’s something I’ve done with my boys every year but all good things come to an end. It’s been a great turnout and to have it go out this way is really special for the Freeberg family and the school.”

Although the Miles for Myles 5K event has come to an end, the Myles Freeberg Foundation continues to accept donations for future scholarships. For more information, go to MylesFreebergFoundation.org or call 321-242-8945. VV

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Wayne Anthony Insurance Agency held a grand reopening ribbon cutting celebration at its new Viera location to celebrate one year as an independent agent as well as the move.

The agency represents insurance products from dozens of insurance companies, according to owner Wayne Anthony.

He has served Brevard’s insurance needs for 35 years.

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Mike Beasy was a young man when he first approached the then still burgeoning Suntree Master Homeowners Association about doing some weed whacking for the complex.

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On Jan. 12, he was presented with a plaque commemorating his service with Suntree. The boardroom of the Suntree Master Homeowners Association was packed even as a torrential rainstorm raged outside.

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Frank Kneiser, the general manager of the homeowners association, presented the plaque and a gift to the 30year veteran. Beasy seemed at a loss for words as he accepted his award. Told that everyone respects his skills, he held up the plaque and said, “I’m happy that you’re happy. I plan to keep working as long as I can.”

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The annual theme party for Neighbors of Suntree (NOS) features the Polynesian dance group Na Lima ‘Olu Ma Ke Kai and musicians Hawaiian Pride for a luau. After a tropical buffet, guests will be presented with an authentic Polynesian show.

Guests may participate in a silent auction and pose for entertaining photos at the photo booth. A cash bar will be open.

Na Lima ‘Olu Ma Ke Kai, which means Gentle Hands by the Sea, teaches traditional Hula and Tahitian dance at the Cocoa Beach Recreational Center and provides authentic Polynesian performances at a variety of charitable and other events.

Hawaiian Pride is also from the Cocoa Beach area and is available for musical performances throughout the area. Both groups have donated their time and talent to support the charities of Neighbors of Suntree, Inc., a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization.

The luau is open to the public and will take place at the Holiday Inn Melbourne-Viera Center on Wickham Road in Viera. Tickets sell for $35 per person and must be purchased before Feb. 22. A downloadable reservation form is on the NOS events page.

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Discount retailer Tuesday Morning is opening a new location in the old Bealls Outlet store in Suntree Square Shopping Center.

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Redmond became involved in the program while running marathon and triathlon races. These included races at Disney, the HealthFirst Triathlon and the Pineapple Man Triathlon in Melbourne Beach.

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Sarah Redmond, Stephanie Preston and Raquel Pavlik present an award to Nemours patient Aurora. accumulated a drawer full of doing me a lot of good, stuck in 2013. The woman I met, shiny colorful medals. in a drawer,” she added.

Christina Anderson, was as She had heard of a group Finally, she came across the excited as I about giving the in Orlando that collected the Medals4Mettle organization medals to sick kids.” medals to give to gravely ill out of Indianapolis. She Redmond’s friend, Maxi children and teens, but her made contact with them Harmon, became her M4M attempts to contact them regarding starting a program teammate and they recruited were unsuccessful. for children with cancer other friends as volunteers Redmond also wanted and other life-threatening who deliver the medals and to include children from diseases. visit with the children.

Brevard County who were “I belonged to the local Their inventory includes hospitalized in Orlando YMCA and I would ask more than 500 medals and hospitals because there are anyone who would listen they just handed out 250 no pediatric cancer centers for their medals. As the at the Children’s Cancer in Brevard. contributions came in, I had Foundation Christmas party “I had all of these lovely, a meeting with the Child Life on Dec. 20. shiny medals that I thought team at Nemours Hospital “It’s amazing how could brighten up someone’s for Children at Lake Nona. something as simple as life,” she said. “They weren’t This was on my birthday a winner’s medal means so much to a sick child,” Redmond said. “Each medal has an inscription on it such as ‘Be Strong’ or ‘Courage’.

We let the child pick out his or her own medal, which has already had a new ribbon attached. It’s heartwarming.”

To find out more about the Medals4Mettle program, visit medals4mettle.com/ Orlando or check out Redmond’s Facebook page.

Medal donations as well as monetary contributions are always appreciated.

Redmond also would like to know of any child who would benefit from the program.

“Because there are so many half and full marathons offered in Brevard, we’d like to encourage participants to donate their medals for a wonderful cause,” Redmond said. For more information, go to Medals4Mettle.orgVV vieravoice.com

Take the journey from blank page to published book

By Linda Wiggins

Expounding on the success of young writers programs at Suntree/Viera Library, award-winning Suntree children’s author Jaimie Engle will teach a monthly advanced course through October.

“It is entirely possible that a writer could come out of this having written his or her first book and have it on the way to the publisher,” said Engle, whose 2013 book “Clifton Chase and the Arrow of Light,” is in the hands of many Suntree and Viera elementary school students and many in area middle schools as well. Some classes use it as part of the curriculum.

Engle also is a writing coach for all ages and gives free presentations to youth in schools and has been a writing coach for the gifted programs at Suntree and Quest elementary schools.

With an anti-bullying message at the heart of the book’s historical fantasy theme, Engle also is a popular anti-bullying speaker on the topic across the country.

Youth librarian Scott Hauge, himself an aspiring author, runs programs for Young Authors ages 9 though 12 or up to 16 and Elementary Writers for ages 5 through 8.

The new course increases the skill level to the 13 through 17 or older age group, with level based more on writing skill than grade.

“I could see the progression of our youth in our monthly writing courses and when we had the chance to work with Jaimie I knew it would be a

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Suntree children’s author Jaimie Engle will teach an advanced youth writing course through October at Suntree/Viera Library. thrill for the students who are ready for this,” Hague said.

Young Authors meets from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. the third Thursday and Elementary Writers meets the next day on the following Friday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Advanced youth writing will be from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month through October. Students will have time to practice in class, and if they don’t finish they can choose to complete the assignment at home or not. Homework is optional.

“My goal is to get students excited about expanding

their writing skills beyond character, plot, and setting using advanced techniques to deepen their stories,” Engle said. “The class will be very fun and interactive, encouraging kids to write about what they love and to get outside of their comfort zones. Students must have substantial writing experience.”

Elements covered that will transform writers’ stories into potential novels include: Plotting Coincidence; Forcing Change; Motivation & Lies; Tension, Tell, Don’t Show, Calm Before Storms,

Seeing the Story god, and World Building.

Engle will also cover a written, tested seven-step process for editing one’s own manuscripts by revising, reading aloud and playing back recorded clips before submitting to beta readers for final stage revisions; how to incorporate techniques that will deepen the reality of the story world and the real life existence of make-believe characters using characters in literature as examples; and understanding the proper formatting and purpose of a query letter, how to

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construct one and how to submit to agents and editors.

For more information or to sign up for any writing class, call Hauge at 321-255-4405, and for more information on Engle, go to jaimiengle.com.

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Spinning tales on tails Charlotte’s Web- Spinning Tales Charlotte A. Corbeil

Why does an animal have a tail? Evidently, this appendage provides skills for survival and quality of life.

A tail is primarily displayed in a vertebrate. However, an invertebrate, such as a snail or scorpion, projects a quasi tail.

Generally, the tail

maintains balance; for example, a squirrel’s tail helps it scurry up and down a tree. Moreover, the flying squirrel can handle its tail as a rudder, allowing a change of direction in

mid-air.

The prehensile (able to grasp) tail of the opossum enables it to seize a tree branch. It also serves as a fifth limb — the female loops her tail to gather nesting material. This animal is often depicted hanging from a branch by its tail; in fact, only

the young are light enough to dangle briefly. Another creature, the harvest mouse, uses its prehensile tail for balance to climb a stalk while feeding on the grain. And it can be stated that a snake has a prehensile tail — or prehensile body.

Warnings and defenses are issued by tails. The whitetailed deer alerts its own by flashing the white underside of its short, erect tail (a scut) while fleeing. Caution is issued by the rattlesnake’s rattling organ at the end of the tail; this rattle is made from keratin — also found in fingernails, hooves, and horns. Some creatures defend with their tails: the

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To terminate flight, the tail turns downward and serves as a brake. Infrequently, damaged tail feathers might prevent flight; fortunately, they do grow back. A bird also uses its tail for perching or bracing against a tree, like the woodpecker. And how about the spectacular mating display of the fully-spread turkey tail?

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A few more tales about tails. The lizard encourages a predator to grab its tail, then casts it off to escape; customarily, the tail grows back, and it is darker. The fox wraps itself with its bushy tail to keep warm. The fish navigates by swaying its tail from side to side. The beaver often utilizes its large, flat tail as a rudder for swimming, a prop for standing and a storage place for essential winter fat.

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Small steps toward making Valentine’s February is the month we Day a little gentler on celebrate Valentine’s Day. our Earth may include Valentine’s Day is observed purchasing cards made from not only in the United States, recycled paper, making your but also in Canada, Mexico, own cards and notes from the United Kingdom, France what we already have at and Australia. The tradition home (as shown at wikihow. of exchanging cards, com/Make-a-Recycledchocolate, gifts and flowers Heart-Valentine%27s-Dayis very popular.

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If you think about it, it is valid to say that the same applies to our planet, our Earth.

Our relationship with the Earth goes beyond affection. We depend on a healthy planet to lead healthy lives. Our existence relies on it.

And if we want to do something, every small, everyday gesture truly helps the planet.

From applying less fertilizer on your lawn and planting native Florida gardens to bringing your reusable bags when you go shopping; from voting to make changes in legislation to better protect the environment to donating unwanted items instead of

putting them on the curb; from bringing recyclable items to dispose at home to dropping off your used corks at River Rocks (Rockledge) or Total Wines & More (Viera) to be used in projects — everything counts.

As writer Sydney Smith

said, “It is the greatest of all mistakes to do nothing because you can only do little — do what you can.” Whatever that may be, find the best way you can positively contribute and that will make an impact. After all, “Humans are an environmental force that impacts Earth’s ecosystems” (Environmental Science for a Changing World) and we do need that force to be positive, to be constructive.

Because the stories of the origin of Valentine’s Day “all emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic and —most importantly — romantic figure,” February became the month we demonstrate our love toward others who are important to us. The Earth should be important to all of us, so this month, why not vow to be Earth’s Valentine?

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Camp North Star is provided free of charge by Hospice of St. Francis.

The purpose of Camp North Star is to offer support to grieving children and their families after the death of a loved one. The camp offers a safe place for campers, ages 6 to 13, to explore feelings and to share experiences with others of similar ages, while providing a foundation for growth through the grieving process.

The camp is staffed by professionals and trained volunteers. Camp activities include creative learning and therapeutic crafts, as well as small group sessions to encourage campers to share memories and learn healthy coping skills.

The camp experience closes with a memorial ceremony, which family members are encouraged to attend.

Attendance is free, but space is limited. Call Brooke Davis, MSW, North Star coordinator, for more information and registration forms at 321-264-1687. The registration deadline is Feb. 23.

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An on-site trainer will certify each dog is a Canine Good Citizen before it is fostered or adopted out, which will reduce the number of animals returning.

“Without training, new owners are often overwhelmed with what they think is their newly adopted dog’s misbehavior, and they return the poor things to the shelters,” Johnson said. “The dogs aren’t bad but they have never been trained to

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Friends for Animals Sanctuary, Inc. (FFAS) recently closed on a 17.6acre tract in Cocoa to build a no-kill, no-cage domestic animal sanctuary for Brevard County’s animals.

Katherine Johnson, FFAS founder, said the sanctuary will end unnecessary killing of adoptable animals and will serve as a safe haven for abused or neglected animals.

“We waited three years to have this land rezoned and now we can go forward to help the animals,” Johnson said. “We’ll work with the other animal shelters, and with Sheriff Ivey, to place dogs, cats, horses, cows, donkeys, even bunnies that need a home.”

The sanctuary is precisely that — a natural, safe place for domestic animals to live. They will be spayed or neutered and most will be offered to foster and forever homes. The animals will live in large state-of-the-art homes with fenced yards VIERA VOICE Rachel Wick Friends for Animals Sanctuary will be built on newly purchased while they rehabilitate and recover from the trauma that land in Cocoa.

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Friday, Nov. 6

Bluewater creative group

Boomer Bash!

& Senior Expo Venue:

Port Canaveral’s Exploration Tower

Friday, November 6 10 A.M. - 3 p.m.

Free parking Free Admission for 55 and older 54 and younger pay discount admission of $4.26

Experience 5,500-square-feet throughout seven floors of beautiful exhibit space of information about the Space Coast and Port Canaveral. The interactive exhibitions explore the history of the Space Coast’s native residents, the first European settlers and the story of Port Canaveral itself. Learn about the Port’s vibrant history at the 72-seat, state-of-the-art Leisure and Recreation Theater. Virtually navigate Port Canaveral, and learn about air and space and naval history.

Learn more at ExplorationTower.com.

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670 Dave Nisbet Dr., Port Canaveral For more information, call Senior Life at 321-242-1235

Senior Life’s

Expo Schedule

2015

Free, Fun Expos in 2015

Senior Safari Boomer Guide Expo Friday, Feb. 6 9 - 3 p.m.

Brevard Zoo

Forever Young Senior Expo

Friday, March 13 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Brevard Museum of History

Boomer Bash! & Senior Expo Friday, Nov. 6 10 - 3 p.m.

Exploration Tower

Get your Boomer Guide at Senior Safari Brevard Zoo

Museum expo art attraction a (pre)historical first

By Linda Wiggins

By Linda Wiggins

The Boomer Guide is an award-winning glossy publication with interesting stories and listings of places to shop, eat, play, live and volunteer, as well as a comprehensive array of nonprofit services for the boomer and senior population in general, and veterans in particular.

The 2015 edition of the Boomer Guide will be released at the Senior Safari Boomer Guide Expo & Caribbean Party from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6 at the Brevard Zoo. Presented

by Senior Life, the expo offers free entry for attendees 55 and over, courtesy of venue sponsor Senior Life Darrell Woehler Brevard Zoo. Others pay regular Senior Safari Boomer Guide Expo attendees admission price. will be the first to see the newly expanded Attractions include live music, Expedition African exhibit. exhibits, an update on the new zebra exhibit that debuts Feb. 14, and prizes for the best vacation destination outfit or costume, this year’s Senior Safari theme.

Attendees can watch couples renew their wedding vows in advance of Valentine’s Day, take part in a scavenger hunt and enjoy live steel drum music and a performance by Mark Dobson, the One-Man Band. Wellness experts will be on hand to offer healthy living tips.

Models from the 2015 Boomer Guide will be dressed in their favorite vacation attire, many in a cruise theme from the main photo shoot at Port Canaveral, nearly the busiest vacation port in the world.

In the new Boomer Guide, you’ll read about Linda Jones, modeling for the second year and now officially a model and acting talent signed with an agency.

“All my life people have asked me if I’m a model because I’m tall and slender, and I’ve always wanted to be a model,” Jones said. “But I never had the courage to step out on my dreams until I became a Boomer model. It’s been really exciting.”

Jones and all the other models will find out which of them made the cover at the 1 p.m. release in the Nyami Nyami River Lodge. Photographed by the renowned Keith Betterley of Betterley Photographic, the cover, as well as the publication overall, routinely wins top awards from the North American Mature Publishers Association.

“There has been so much excitement over the model search for the Boomer Guide,” said Jill Blue-Gaines, CEO of expo producer Bluewater Creative Group, which publishes the Boomer Guide, Senior Life, Viera Voice, Viera MD and the Charlie Corbeil Birding Guide.

“So many models have told me just what Linda said, that since they were picked to appear on the pages of the Boomer Guide they now have the courage to pursue their dreams. It’s a thrill to open magazines and newspapers and look at glossy ads and see them looking back at me.”

After the Senior Safari release, the Boomer Guides will be distributed in high traffic areas all over Brevard County. If you don’t get yours, call 321-242-1235 for a distribution location nearest you.

Original Highwaymen artist R.L. Lewis is used to painting historical visages of Florida landscape, but this is the first time he’ll be painting pre-history.

At the Friday, March 13 Senior Life Forever Young Senior Expo at the Brevard Museum of Science & Natural History, Lewis will paint a landscape reflecting life in a Windover village. The museum is Senior Life Linda Wiggins the world’s showcase for the dig Brevard Museum director Bruce Piatek discovered in the 1980s at a shares a smile with a Windover villager on construction site in Titusville. exhibit at the facility, which will offer free Workers sparked a find that totaled admission for attendees 55 and over of the 168 villagers perfectly preserved Senior Life Forever Young Senior Expo from in a peat bog for more than 7,000 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 13. years, brain tissue intact. It changed the world view of man’s early existence and DNA collected helped write a new page in recorded history of human migration in Florida.

“My father has been asked to paint cracker horses and cows, but I have to say this will definitely be the most historic Florida setting,” said Robert Lewis III, R.L. Lewis’ manager and promoter of his father’s works. The created artwork will be sold at the end of the expo to benefit the museum. Other Highwaymen paintings, prints and mementos will be available for purchase throughout the day.

The Forever Young expo takes place during Florida Archaeology Month, when sites like the Brevard Museum put on special museum exhibits, tours of archaeological sites, films, lectures and demonstrations, and even special archeological digs.

“It’s an exciting time for the museum, the very best time to show it off,” said Bruce Piatek, director of the Brevard Museum and also an archaeologist. The museum is managed by the Florida Historical Society, so Piatek wears two hats, the other as head of the society’s Archaeological Institute, housed at the museum.

The museum is sponsoring the Forever Young expo with free museum entry for attendees 55 and over. Guests 54 and younger pay the regular admission price of $9 for adults and $5 for children ages 4 to 12.

There will be live music and other entertainment, games, exhibits, health information, refreshments and lunch available for purchase.

The selection of the site for the expo was generated by input from Senior Life readers.

“Our readers tell us that history is very important to them and very interesting to them,” said Jill Blue-Gaines, CEO of expo producer Bluewater Creative Group, which publishes Senior Life and the annual Boomer Guide, Viera Voice, Viera MD and the Charlie Corbeil Birding Guide.

“When we plan an expo, it’s always a destination location that people tell us they love going to or have been meaning to visit, and that way we can all have fun together doing what we love.”

The Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science is at 2201 Michigan Ave. in Cocoa, west of the Florida Solar Energy Institute, at the northwestern edge of the Eastern Florida State College main campus. For more information, go to brevardmuseum.com or call 321-632-1830. For information on sponsorship or exhibit space for the Forever Young Senior Expo, call 321-242-1235.

Friday, Feb. 6 PRESENTS

SENIOR SAFARI SENIOR EXPO

Host Sponsor Presenting Sponsors

BOOMER

Take a walk on the wild side

Senior Expo

Schedule of Events

Doors open 9 a.m.

Expo Hall open 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

• Exciting exhibits all day • Lunch available for purchase • Healthy Living Tips • Scavenger Hunt • Live Music with seating

Join us!

Music & Entertainment

MARC DOBSON, The One-Man Band 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

STEEL DRUM MUSIC 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

2015 Boomer Guide unveiled at the EXPO

1 p.m. Nyami Nyami River Lodge Meet the new 2015 Boomer Guide models Who will be on the cover?

Pick up your new copy at the expo.

SENIOR LIFE’S BOOMER GUIDE EXPO

Friday, Feb. 6 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Nyami Nyami River Lodge Brevard Zoo 8225 N. Wickham Rd., Viera

Say ‘I Do, Anew’ at the Zoo

Dress in Caribbean beach attire and comfortable walking shoes for this expo party.

Wedding Vow Renewals

Prize for Best Caribbean Party or Vacation attire Enter at the Senior Life Booth

Exclusive Expo Event

2 p.m. Beautiful zoo venue, group setting Champagne toast, professional portrait, wedding cake Call for more information, 321-242-1235.

FREE PARKING. Wheelchairs available on first-come basis. Limited supply. Bring your own if possible.

55 and over FREE Zoo admission during expo 54 and younger pay regular zoo admission price

Satellite parking at Holiday Inn Viera conference center (across from zoo).

FREE Shuttle available.

Event Sponsors

Newspaper of Viera & Suntree...........BLUEWATER CREATIVE GROUP

For more information, call Senior Life at 321-242-1235 or go to boomerseniorexpo.com

4 tickets to the all-new Exploration Tower at Port Canaveral For more information, call 321-242-1235 or visit boomerseniorexpo.com

Friday, March 13

Senior Life’s

• Free parking • Exhibits • Vendors • Guest Speakers • Live Music • Refreshments

Friday, March 13 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. e m o s Aw e n u e Ve Brevard Museum of History & Natural Science 2201 Michigan Ave., Cocoa, FL 32926

Free Admission for 55 + OVER

donations accepted For information, sponsorship or exhibit space, call Senior Life 321-242-1235

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