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The Viera High School girls soccer team poses with the Class 4A state championship trophy. The Hawks are the first program in school history to win back-to-back state titles. BY CARL KOTALA

Even before she became the Viera High girls soccer coach four years ago, Courtney Lundy knew the Hawks had the talent to become state champions one day. “Oh, yeah, I saw it before I came,” she said. “There was always talent at Viera. It was just a matter of getting them to believe.” If last year’s state title wasn’t enough to get everyone to believe in the Hawks, going back-to-back has certainly left no doubt.

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Viera defeated a trio of unbeaten teams — including the nation’s No. 1-ranked team, St. Thomas Aquinas — on its way to a second straight Class 4A state championship last month. The Hawks finished the season 22-1-1 and ranked No. 1 in the state, No. 7 in the nation by TopDrawerSoccer.com. “This is the most validating feeling,” senior Jordan Walsh said following Viera’s 2-1 victory against Niceville in the title game at Melbourne High. “Our whole goal was to go back-toback. People were saying we couldn’t do it, people were doubting, and we proved

it. No matter what, if you say we can’t do something, if you put something in our way, we will accomplish that. “I’m very grateful for this team. We pushed through, fought for everything. There were multiple times when we’ve come from behind. We put everything out there. I couldn’t be more proud. This is a great feeling.” Winning the state title was truly a team effort, from Hollyn Knight’s gamewinning goal off a cross from Brooke

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For Viera resident Charlotte Corbeil, art and nature are one and the same. So it made perfect sense to honor the memory of her husband, Charlie, with $1,000 in prizes to encourage children to take photographs, draw or paint pictures and write essays that convey the beauty of nature and inspire mankind to steward that precious resource. “To view and behold nature in its true form is a joy,” said Corbeil, who writes a column in Viera Voice called Charlotte’s Web-Spinning Tales. “Moreover, the appreciation of nature is further enhanced through art, photography, or prose and poetry,” she added. “Participation in these fields at an early age leads to the conservation of nature.” The winning works of the students will be unveiled at the Charlie Corbeil

Conservation Awards on April 22 at the Heritage Isle Clubhouse Ballroom in Viera. Hosted by Viera Voice and the nonprofit Preserve Brevard, the awards acknowledge individuals who have made great strides in conservation. Charlie Corbeil, who died in late 2013, was well regarded in conservation circles, holding a certification as a Florida Master Naturalist and whose nature photography is displayed all over the world. He was among the original Wetlands Rangers at the Ritch Grissom Memorial Viera Wetlands, pointing out wildlife and helping budding nature photographers build their skill, and promoting the unique site in his travels worldwide. Charlotte Corbeil said the student arts contest is a great way to raise up future “Charlies.” “A child might be introduced by a parent, an

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St. Baldrick’s breaks out the clippers, razors once again for a good cause BY GEORGE WHITE

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Whether or not you shave your head, the stage at The Avenue in Viera will be the center of local compassion for childhood cancer victims March 12 during the sixth annual St. Baldrick’s event. Formed in 1999, with a national foundation established in 2004, St. Baldrick’s in Brevard has had a successful five-year goal of raising more than $1 million, said volunteer event coordinator Garrett Lamp. This year, more than 350 have collected pledges and will be shaved by 20 beautician volunteers at the event to be held from 1 to 5 p.m. March 12. “I got involved nine years ago when a family friend had a son diagnosed with leukemia,” Lamp said. “When you have a friend who has a child with cancer, there is a longing to do more. I work VIERA VOICE George White for the city of Orlando and Garrett Lamp, volunteer event coordinator for St. Baldrick’s in Brevard, VIERA MEANS there was a St. Baldrick’s said the local event has been tops in Florida and top 10 nationwide. shave over in Orlando. BUSINESS NETWORKING GROUP “I’m really a shave your was a true sacrifice because head bald type of guy. I don’t choice,” he said. it was out of character for me. love my hair, but I have a After raising $5,000 the You go bald in solidarity with healthy respect for it. When I first year, Lamp continued decided to shave my head that children who do not have a each year and looked to see

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The Space Coast Highlanders pipe and drum corps will perform on St. Patrick’s Day throughout Brevard County. BY KATIE PARSONS

St. Patrick’s Day conjures a lot of Celtic images — from the green beer to the lucky shamrock. When it comes to music, though, it’s the sound of the bagpipe that is most associated with the holiday’s celebrations. Locals interested in hearing bagpipe and drum talent will have an opportunity nearby. The Space Coast Highlanders, a bagpipe and drum corps, will perform throughout Brevard on St. Patrick’s Day — including a 1 p.m. show at the Viera Elks Club, 5820 U.S. Highway 1. The band specializes in Great Highland bagpipe, snare drum, tenor drum and bass drum. Performances often include popular jigs, marches, airs, reels and strathspeys. The group boasts 14

members, seven pipers and seven drummers, and hopes to expand to at least 26 members. For those interested who have absolutely no pipe or drum experience, the band members offer free lessons. “All kinds of people join pipe bands. You don’t have to be Scottish or Irish. You just have to love the music,” David Spurlock, pipe major for the group, said. Ancestry isn’t the only diverse aspect of the group, either. “Our youngest member is 15 and our oldest is 69. Our members mostly work for space-related jobs but we have a funeral director and artists and other retirees, to name a few,” Spurlock said. Recently, the band performed at the Brevard Renaissance Fair, where

Upcoming Space Coast Highlanders appearances • Croton Elementary School’s 50th Anniversary, 9 a.m. March 10. • St. Paddy’s Day Parade, Downtown Melbourne, 11 a.m. March 12. • St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, various locations throughout Brevard, (1 p.m. at the Viera Elks Club) March 17. For a complete listing of upcoming events, go to the group’s Facebook page titled Space Coast Highlanders.

two dozen people showed interest in joining the group. The band rehearses weekly in Viera at the Wuesthoff Reference Lab located at 6800 Spyglass Court. The Space Coast Highlanders are an awardwinning Grade 5 bagpipe band that was founded in 1992 and is a member of the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association and the Southern United States Pipe Band Association. For more information on the group, or to inquire about performances or joining, go to melbournepipeband.com or call 321-514- 8575. VV

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Pizza Gallery renovation boosts sensory dining experience BY KATIE PARSONS

What do art and pizza have in common? That’s the question Pizza Gallery and Grill at The Avenue Viera has been answering for locals for 11 years through its visually appealing food and dining room. Recently, the restaurant underwent its first major renovation to elevate the sensory experience of dining in. New textured wallpaper, flooring, ceilings and lighting are all part of the redesigned look that is meant to give visitors an immersive casual dining experience. “This was basically an extreme business makeover,” Chris Coneen, Pizza Gallery founder and CEO, said. “From the front entrance all the way to the back patio, we redesigned the entire look.” Along with an extreme update in atmosphere, the menu has been revamped to include new dishes and flavors. There are also 12 new beers on tap. The restaurant was completely shut down during renovations, which

The remodel project was overseen by Jessica Neal of Unite Design, Tom Brandon of Brandon Development Enterprises and 15 subcontractors who all worked around the clock to finish the project in the three-day window. Pizza Gallery and Grill has been open for 27 years and has been at the Viera location for 11 years. “Eleven years is a lot of people coming through,” Coneen said. “It was time to update, and give it a warm, contemporary kind of look.” VV VIERA VOICE Cory Davis

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Turkey conservation group will host annual banquet BY KATIE PARSONS

The local chapter of the National Wildlife Turkey Federation will host its annual banquet beginning at 5:30 p.m. March 5 at the Merritt Island Moose Lodge. The fundraising event will feature a dinner banquet, live entertainment, giveaways and prizes, and a silent auction. The NWTF Save the Habitat Save the Hunt’s mission is to conserve wildlife habitats by controlling turkey hunts. Through this national initiative, NWTF has committed to raising $1.2 billion to conserve or enhance more than 4 million acres of essential upland wildlife habitat, create at least 1.5 million hunters and open access to 500,000 acres for hunting, shooting and outdoor enjoyment. When the organization was founded 40 years ago, an

estimated 1 million turkeys lived in the U.S. Today that number is up to 7 million, according to local chapter president Keith Houston. “By controlling turkey hunts, we are actually doing a lot more. We are helping other birds, like quail, and we are also encouraging people to go outdoors and enjoy it,” Houston said. The local chapter, named the Space Coast Osceola Gobblers, was founded four years ago and already has a committed following. In addition to furthering its conservation and hunting initiatives, the group promotes an outdoor lifestyle. Recently, local members hosted an outdoor sporting day for kids at the Desert Ranch of Florida in St. Cloud. “Forty kids got the chance to shoot a bow and arrow, shoot BB guns, fly fish and learn from a champion

turkey caller,” Houston said. “It was a great outdoor event.” The fundraiser promises to offer items in the auction to please everyone. The value of items ranges from $25 for a candle set to a $3,000 pheasant hunt prize. Houston

says that 89 cents of every dollar raised goes directly to conservation efforts. “What we are accomplishing nationwide is really about more than the name implies. This is a full conversation effort and way to get people interested in being outdoors,”

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One team has an entirely new coaching staff while the other has a roster that features 12 players who are new to the varsity level. Nevertheless, the outlook for both the Viera boys and girls lacrosse teams is a good one this season, especially if the players continue to progress as they have from the start. “They’ve gotten so much better since the first day of practice,” Viera boys coach Charlie Crawford said. “They’re really starting to come together and play well together. They’re learning each other’s idiosyncrasies about what side they like to shoot from and how they catch and throw the ball.” The Viera boys graduated 14 players from last year’s team and return just three starters — goalkeeper Ryan Morgan, defenseman Jaxon Lenk and attacker Rob Rider. However, the Hawks have been getting solid play up front from Layne Miller and Julian Rodriguez with help from midfielders Nate Santa (senior) and Nick Rodriguez. Tommy Saunders and Asa Anderson have been doing well on faceoffs for the Hawks, who admittedly have been undergoing a bit of a learning curve with so many new players. Viera also has two new assistant coaches in Bo Bartlett and Joe Rodriguez. Crawford fully expects Viera to challenge Merritt Island for the district title by the end of the season. Viera’s girls have been showing signs of improvement as well under new coaches

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The outlook for the Viera boys and girls lacrosse teams is a good one if they continue to show steady improvement.

Tyler Heckman and Erin Miller, who both played at Florida Tech last season only to have their careers cut short by injury. Heckman and Miller inherited a Viera program that is leaning heavily on a core of younger players who are new to the varsity level. “We were impressed to find out that all the girls we have that are our all-stars were all on JV last year,” Heckman said. “We only have two girls that are returners. So it’s basically a new program.” Top players for Viera this

season include Grace Blythe, Taylor Martin, Lexi Osborne, Maggie Bowen, Alyssa Bache and goalkeeper Jade Rodriguez. Though Rockledge will be a tough hurdle to overcome, if the Hawks continue to show improvement, they’ll be much tougher to contend with as the season advances. “I think we’ve got a good group of girls,” Heckman said. “We have a lot of hard workers. They definitely want to win. If we can instill the right lacrosse fundamentals, we’ll definitely have a winning team.” VV

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Tigers expect another successful tennis season with Saurav Ghosal at No. 4 and Thomas Guyton at No. 5. On the girls side, the Tigers have a young, but very dangerous lineup. Freshman Ashleigh Kutryb is at the No. 1 singles spot, followed by Morgan McCartney, who is only in the sixth grade, but already very accomplished. “Morgan’s one of the top

12-year-olds in the state of Florida,” Harrison said. Mary Hawk won the district title at No. 5 singles as a seventh grader last season. Now, she’s playing in the third singles spot. Holy Trinity’s fourth and fifth spots are split between three players — Kathy Jara, Caroline Dixon and Jamie Perry. VV

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The Holy Trinity boys and girls tennis teams figure to contend for the district and regional titles once again this year. BY CARL KOTALA

The biggest indicator of where the Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy tennis program is these days lies in the numbers. Coach Mark Harrison had 70 players come out for the team this season, allowing him to have two junior high teams, two junior varsity teams and two varsity teams. “I’m really proud of the program,” Harrison said. “I’m proud of all of the kids.” The Tigers coach also thanked Holy Trinity Head of School James Landi and athletic director Scott Crockett for their support of the team that has had quite a lot of success the past few years.

And now with so many young players in the program at the lower levels, the Tigers essentially have their own feeder program, which should help keep them strong and in contention for district and regional titles for years to come. Holy Trinity’s girls teams have won three consecutive district titles, while the boys are working on back-to-back district crowns and last year advanced all the way to the state meet. Harrison expects much of the same in 2016, especially in the seven-team, Class 1A District 11 which fields a lineup that includes Florida Prep, Melbourne Central Catholic, Covenant Christian,

Edgewood, Merritt Island Christian and West Shore. “I’m expecting us to have a very successful season,” he said. “I expect us to do well in districts and well in regionals as well.” The Tigers opened the season with wins against Melbourne Central Catholic and Florida Prep and will also play other Brevard County teams such as Rockledge, Titusville and Cocoa Beach during the regular season. Holy Trinity’s boys team will be led by a pair of seniors — Hunter Morris at No. 1 singles and Andre Neuharth at No. 3. Playing No. 2 for Holy Trinity will be Matt Ryan

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Viera tennis teams have strength at the top BY CARL KOTALA

Powered by strong play at the top of their respective lineups, the Viera High boys and girls tennis teams could be in for a banner season. “We think we have a very good chance of competing at the state level because there is so much talent, and these girls work really hard,” said first-year Viera girls coach Maria Woodruff. Led by a quartet of tournament-level players that are not only talented, but young, Woodruff’s Hawks certainly have the makings of a top contender. Junior Sasha Belaya will be Viera’s No. 1 singles player this season, while sophomore Izzie Diaz — who moved here from Omaha, Nebraska — is in the No. 2 spot. Freshman Hope Woodruff will play No. 3 for the Hawks, while another freshman, Amanda Sedaros, is in the fourth spot. The fifth singles position is a three-way contest between sophomore Emily Li, freshman Blakely Duke (who moved here from Arkansas) and senior Belou Briski. Viera opened the season not only going 4-0 against their opponents, but not even losing a match. The Hawks’

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Members of the Viera High girls tennis team. Top row, from left to right, Coach Maria Woodruff, Kassi Ferrer, Emily Li, Blakely Duke and Belou Briski. Bottom row, Amanda Sedaros, Izzie Diaz, Leeya Jomon, Sierra Connor and Hope Woodruff. Not pictured: Sasha Belaya, Emily Dwyer and Christin Rivas.

lineup is loaded, all right. “Those top four players have played in a lot of tournaments,” Woodruff said. “They’re very highlevel players. It’s exciting to have that on one high school team. Usually, high school teams have one or two good players. We have four.” Viera’s boys, meanwhile, are also strong at the top with junior Nico Fuchs

returning to play at the No. 1 singles spot for the third straight season. Right behind Fuchs is Gabe Diaz, a left-handed freshman who hits the ball with a lot of spin and is the younger brother of Izzie Diaz. Fuchs and Diaz figure to help the Hawks win a lot of matches this season, with help from senior Lucas Gusman at No. 3, junior Matt

Podzelinski at No. 4 and senior Dylan Layun in the fifth spot. Although Gusman and Layun are both seniors, the boys also have a young squad with four juniors, three sophomores and six freshmen. While getting past Melbourne and/or Satellite could be a challenge later on in the postseason, new

boys coach Chris Gallagher believes the Hawks have to be considered the favorite in a district that includes Bayside, Eau Gallie, Heritage, Merritt Island, Palm Bay and Sebastian River. “This is a team that’s got a chance,” Gallagher said. “I’ve got to believe we’re the favorite in the district, if we stay healthy.” VV

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While the Holy Trinity boys lacrosse team is loaded with experience at every position, the girls team is learning to play under a new head coach. But as the season began, both teams had a positive outlook. “The girls are enthusiastic,” new girls coach Bret Barringer said. “They’re ready to play. We’re working on fundamentals, stick skills and understanding the game. I think if they apply themselves, making it to the district tournament is a realistic thing.” Barringer will rely heavily on the play of standout goalkeeper Megan Mikuen and six seniors — Laura Bell, Taylor McHollan, Noel Whitlock, Audrey Wilson, Katie Vopel and Kristian Del Rosario. There appears to be a new vibe on this year’s team under Barringer, a former assistant boys coach at Viera High. Bell said the players have been very supportive of each other, particularly with the more experienced players trying to help their teammates grow. The senior also praised Barringer for being supportive and offering the kind of constructive criticism that will help the players grow. “We’re definitely more cohesive than last year,

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Loaded with seniors at all the key positions, the Holy Trinity boys lacrosse team is poised to have a very successful season.

and I think that’s definitely important to our own improvement,” she said. Because of that, making it to the district tournament doesn’t seem out of reach. “Based on how much we’ve improved in these three weeks, I can’t even imagine what we can do by the end of the season,” Bell said. Holy Trinity’s boys have their eyes on a big postseason as well. “I think we’re going to have a good year,” senior defenseman Hunter Altman said. “We have high expectations. Obviously, with all the seniors, we want to go out with a bang. We’re looking to win the district and then go to regionals and (go) as far as we possibly can.” Tigers coach Mike Leary is excited about his team’s experienced depth at virtually every position. Matt Starkey has stepped into the goalkeeper position

and played well. Senior defensemen Altman and Ricky Berthiaume have a lot of experience. Midfielders Justin Ganiban, Brian Putnam and Sean Taylor all have speed and Josh Moisand is a senior attackman. Sophomore Brian Bauman has also been working hard on his faceoffs, which could play a vital role in the Tigers’ success. “They’re all pretty athletic, hard-working kids,” Leary said. “We’ve got some speed on the team this year, which is nice. We’re looking forward to it.” Like last year’s team, this year’s group wants to spread the scoring around. “As a result, we have scoring from every position,” Leary said. “We don’t have a key guy that scores. That’s kind of what we’re doing this year, setting goals for the team. If everybody chips in a little, we’ll be in good shape.” VV

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Walsh against St. Thomas Aquinas, to goals by Jordan Walsh and Sarah Kelliher in the championship game. From the outstanding play of sophomore goalkeeper Sydney Lau, to the gritty defense played by Sarah Sanford, Shannon Gosule, Morgan Pulliam and Julia Ramsey. There was the solid, consistent play of JJ Bryant and Mollie Roe and help off the bench from Cori Fisher, Emily Bodi, Maya Norton and Jaclyn Zumsteg. Alex Capalbo, Cassie Bodi, Kylie Pulliam, Kailee Holland, Hannah Lucas, Hannah Howe and Kristen Clark all played important roles throughout the run to the title, too. Then there was Lundy and her staff, which includes her husband, Brian, and Derek Smith. They have gotten the Hawks to believe. “She encouraged us to use our personalities out on the field, that we are each a piece

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Viera, Holy Trinity make signing day a memorable one BY CARL KOTALA

The most highly anticipated national signing day in Viera High sports history didn’t disappoint last month, while over at Holy Trinity, there was a definitely familial feeling in the air. Viera wide receiver Tre Nixon, who held more than 40 scholarship offers, officially signed with the University of Mississippi. Quarterback Hayden Kingston is headed to Wake Forest, while safety Jamyson Boyd and wide receiver Alex Cabrera are going to Eastern Kentucky. Cornerback Trevor Merritt signed with Bethune Cookman, while athlete Evan Cruz committed to Charleston

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Viera High’s Tre Nixon, the wide receiver who had more than 40 scholarship offers, chose to sign with Ole Miss.

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Seniors Jordan Walsh, left, Alex Capalbo and Kiana East were among 11 players from Viera High signing college commitments.

who had a record 11 players officially commit to colleges last month. Jordan Walsh, a standout on Viera’s back-to-back state championship girls soccer teams, signed with UCF. Goalkeeper Alex Capalbo, meanwhile, is going to Barton State Community College. Also going the junior college route were softball pitcher Kiana East (Miami Dade) and golfers Ryan Rozic (Eastern Florida State College) and Kyle DeCenzo (Eastern Florida State College). Meanwhile, at Holy Trinity,

soccer player Luca Campanini signed to play at Florida Tech, where his father won a pair of national titles as a player and as an assistant coach. Matt Austin followed in his family’s military tradition by signing with the Merchant Marine Academy, where he will play both football and baseball. Soccer player Emily Morgan, one of the top scorers in program history, signed with Nova Southeastern. When asked why they chose their particular schools, most of the athletes had a familiar response. “It just felt like family,”

Nixon said. “It was my best fit for me, offensively and off the field, too. The biggest thing for me was it was a big family. That’s one thing they preach.” It was a special day to say the least. “It’s awesome to see so many people that you grew up with, and you talked about this dream and this day,” Kingston said. “You guys all had this dream of playing college football and to see, for the most part, all of my friends accomplish their dream at some level, in some type of way, it’s really awesome.” VV

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Above, Duran head pro Matt Morrison, left, poses with 2015 Space Coast Amateur champion Josh McMahon, who recorded a hole-in-one on the 17th hole to put him in the lead.

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For the first time on the Space Coast, the University of Florida and University of Central Florida’s men’s soccer teams will square off in a regular-season match. Hosted by the Space Coast Gator Club, the match will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 9, under the lights on the football field at Viera High School. The event is a fundraiser for both teams, as both universities cover only a small portion of their operating budgets. “Anytime you play an in-state rival, it’s a huge game,” Space Coast Gator Club president David Melnyk said. “This will be a ‘Battle for Brevard.’ We would like to thank both teams for making a special effort to come here to play, and also the UCF Alumni Space Coast Chapter.” UCF won the Fall Tournament Championship and was ranked No. 3 in the Southeast region of NIRSA. They were also national championship qualifiers and finished in the elite eight. Florida ended the fall season with an impressive 8-1-2 record, with its only

loss coming to UCF in the finals of its own tournament. UCF went on to the national tournament and placed in the elite eight. There will also be a youth soccer mini clinic from 5 to 6 p.m. with the players from both teams on the field before the regular match. Both teams will have official team merchandise and other items for sale. Tailgating begins at 3 p.m. and the stadium gates and concession stands open at 4 p.m. UF’s roster is filled with plenty of Brevard homegrown talent including Thomas McDowell, Drew Geyer, James Bocinsky and Zach Stewart, all hailing from Melbourne. Seating, especially for the youth soccer clinic, is limited. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Adult tickets are $5, children 10 and younger get in free and the youth soccer clinic is $5. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com, spacecoastgatorclub.com or from any Space Coast Gator Club or UCF Space Coast Alumni board member. For more information, email spacecoastgatorclub@gmail.com or call 321-890-7754. VV SUNDAY-MONDAY-TUESDAY PICK UP SPECIAL

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Holy Trinity unveils Academic Merit Scholarship Program BY CARL KOTALA

Holy Trinity Head of School James Landi has unveiled a new Academic Merit Scholarship Program that will help bright children who might not otherwise have the financial means to attend the college preparatory school. Applications will be taken for the scholarship program for children entering grades seven to 11 through May 2 and the money will be raised through donations from local corporate and business sponsorships, mainly from a fundraising event called an Evening of Elegance which will take place March 12. “We wanted to form a partnership between the business community and the corporate community and the school that revolves around finding young people that have great academic talent, whose parents generally don’t have the wherewithal to pay for a full tuition or any part of a tuition,” Landi said. Students applying for the scholarship must be residents of Brevard County and citizens of the United States. They must be eligible to enroll in middle school and high

school and qualify for financial aid as determined by the independent FACTS Management system. It is not open to current Holy Trinity students. Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 grade-pointaverage and must be able to maintain a 3.5 GPA once enrolled. The scholarships are good for one academic school year and may be renewed as long as the student continues to meet certain criteria. In addition to filling out the application form, students will need — among other things — to take an entrance examination that includes a math placement test and a timed essay/writing segment. Students who meet all of the criteria will meet with members of the selection committee and a panel will decide the scholarship recipients. A full scholarship includes tuition, registration and facilities fees, and other necessities such as textbooks, lunches, field trip fees and other required materials. The cost of a full scholarship varies because of the different tuition rates between middle school and high school.

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James Landi, Holy Trinity Head of School and creator of the Academic Merit Scholarship Program, poses with Evening of Elegance co-chairs Cheryl Wadsworth, left, and Stephanie Dandridge.

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Viera High School to host fashion and interior design show BY WENDY SCHEURING

Hosted by the Viera High School Family, Career Community Leaders of America (FFLCA), the Tax Day Treasure Fashion and Design Show will showcase a design gallery featuring fashion, interior and digital design, two- and three-dimensional art, and a fashion show, from 6 to 9 p.m. April 15. “It’s a way to celebrate creativity of any art or design,” said Carrie Humphrys, Interior/Fashion Design instructor at Viera High School. “The show is an opportunity for students all over Brevard County [in grades 1 through 12] to exhibit their work.” Viera High is the only school in the district to offer fashion design and interior design. Humphrys began teaching interior design classes at Viera High nine years ago, and fashion design was added this school year. There are 142 students participating in the programs, which range from one to four years.

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Georgia Kennedy is an interior design student and one of the show’s coordinators.

In addition to the designing and sewing of clothing, the fashion design program involves learning specific seam finishes, straight stitching, coordinated garment construction and historical design. Students have created business casual suits, a prom gown, a southern Belle-type gown and quilts. The program also helps students earn Adobe Illustrator certification for

fashion design. “In core classes, there is not much room for expressing oneself, but in design, Ms. Humphrys drives us to do just that. I’ve learned not to be afraid of being unique,” said VHS senior Georgia Kennedy, one of the show’s coordinators and an interior design student. “I enjoy the freedom to release my creativity in a judgmentfree place.”

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that, once she received her bachelor’s degree in At a young age, Carrie business, she continued Humphrys was a naturalher studies in interior born seamstress and design at the graduate designer. level, receiving a Master of Humphry’s mother Science. was very active in 4H as Humphrys has always a national clothing and been a teacher at heart. fashion review participant, In high school, she and Humphrys was greatly started teaching sewing, influenced by her mother’s and offered a summer love of fashion and design. sewing camp at St. Mark’s Humphrys followed suit, as Episcopal Academy in both a national 4H clothing Cocoa. Through the years, construction participant, she has also taught the and a state 4H fashion VIERA VOICE Marc Rhodes craft of sewing through review participant. 4H programs and to her Carrie Humphrys, right, and fashion During her college daughter and nieces. design student Allison Toupal show off years, Humphrys was a one of Toupal’s creations. Nine years ago, Humphrys business administration was given the green light student. Yet, it was at by Brevard County to begin Stetson University where Humphrys’ interest an interior design program, and just last year, in interior design was stirred. After taking the fashion design program. Humphrys has 17 a Renaissance philosophy course, and a years of teaching experience and earned an subsequent trip to Italy, Humphrys was so Education Specialist degree in global training inspired by the romanesque architecture and development. VV

“I’ve learned how to take beautiful ideas and put them on paper in a realistic and artistic way,” said VHS senior Erin Yarbrough, both an interior design and fashion design student. Interior design students work collaboratively to creative innovative apartment designs based on family size, cultural requirements and the use of multi-purpose space and furniture. Hand and computer drafting, drawing, rendering, furniture design and apartment and historical home design are skills learned in the interior design

program. Students also aim for Chief Architect software certification. “Six students have passed school and district to earn the right to go to the state competition in March,” Humphrys wrote. VHS senior Kristin Anthony was also selected as both the school and Brevard District CTE Presidential Scholar, Humphrys said. Entry forms for the show are due March 29. Humphrys is actively seeking judges and business sponsors. For more information, email humphrys.carrie@ brevardschools.org. VV

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DeLaura Middle School wins big at science fair BY CARL KOTALA

DeLaura Middle School students really cleaned up at the award ceremony for the Brevard Intracoastal Regional Science and Engineering Fair last month. In addition to taking first place in eight of 13 junior categories, DeLaura had two students receive the Best in Show award. Eight students were invited to take part in

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Quest Elementary students gather around the Buddy Bench on the school’s playground. BY KATIE PARSONS

A playground can be a lonely place if a kid feels left out, or unsure how to approach peers. Activities, like recess, that are meant to offer positive socialization models can do just the opposite — and often no one is really to blame. Students throughout the country, including at Quest Elementary School, are setting out to change that with the addition of Buddy Benches on playgrounds. These benches are designated spots where students can go and simply sit when they feel left out. It is the responsibility of other students to reach out to their peers on the Buddy Bench and invite them to play. At the end of last school year, Brevard County Schools and Merritt Square Mall hosted an essay contest open to all students for the chance to win a Buddy Bench at their own schools. The essay had to contain information on why the particular school needed a Buddy Bench and what the student writing would do to ensure the bench was successful. So many Quest Elementary students from the second grade classes of Sally Kornick

and Tiffany Letawa wrote essays that the school was awarded the Buddy Bench. It was donated by Merritt Square Mall and installed during the summer on the playground. The Buddy Bench concept is popular in other countries already but gained steam in the United States in 2013 when a secondgrade student in York, Pa. named Christian Buck introduced one at his school. Research shows that peer support systems, like a Buddy Bench, combat depression and prevent bullying. Leah Clemons, now in third grade, was new to Quest when the essay contest launched. In her essay, Clemons talked about the importance of the bench to new students. “If kids are lonely or new, this is a way they can make friends,” said Clemons regarding the essay she wrote last year. At the beginning of this school year, the former students of Kornick and Tiffany appeared on the school’s morning announcements to explain the Buddy Bench and how it worked to other students. “I think their explanation was successful. Almost every recess, at least one student utilizes it,” Kornick said. VV

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Super heroes of all kinds gathered at The Avenue Viera for the fourth annual Superhero 5K run on Saturday, Feb. 6. The event included a Super Hero costume contest and a mascot race. It was hosted by nonprofit Friends of Children of Brevard. All proceeds benefit abused, neglected and abandoned children and support the Guardian ad Litem program.

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SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Chair Yoga

Viera Wetlands Nature Festival Saturday March 19, 2016 Free Festival Featuring: Exhibits • Workshops • Music • Contests • Bounce Houses • More

Brevard Federated Republican Women

8:15 - 9:15 a.m. One Senior Place 321-752-2553 10 a.m. - Noon Suntree Viera Library 321-255-4404 11 a.m. Elder Law Attorney William A. Johnson, PA One Senior Place 321-752-2553

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

7:30 p.m. Camp registration, discounts and fundraising for CCM’s summer camp. Chick-fil-A, Viera 321-369-9339

3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Ages 5 & up Suntree/Viera Library 321-255-4404

Calvary Chapel Spirit Night Freebuilding with Legos

3 p.m. King Center kingcenter.com

DAYLIGHT SAVING

Space Coast Amateur Golf Tournament March 12 and 13 Duran Golf Club durangolf.com

K-9’s 4-Equine in Harmony

Toddler Story Time

Medicaid Planning Seminar

Tommy Dorsey Orchestra

2 p.m. Lunch meeting with Peter Feaman Holiday Inn Viera 321-727-1212

Story Time

Sunday Brunch

National Pi Day

International Plastic Modelers’ Society

Investor’s Education Group St. Baldrick’s Foundation 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Brave the Shave Stock market investing discussion. Suntree/Viera Library 321-255-4404

11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 2.5 mile dog walk & festival to benefit Harmony Farms 2205 Pluckebaum Rd., Cocoa harmonyfarmsinc.com

IndiaFest

11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wickham Park Pavilion

4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Suntree/Viera Library 321-255-4404

THURSDAY

1 - 3 p.m. Suntree/Viera Library 321-255-4404

4 - 8 p.m. Health expo showcasing how kids and family can eat smart and make healthy lifestyle choices. Eau Gallie Civic Center 1551 Highland Ave. jlsb.net/kitk

Suntree Garden Club

Washington Nationals Spring Training

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Spring Fling

6 - 9 p.m. Cocktails, music, food trucks, and the 3rd annual Sidewalk Chalk Art contest Rockledge Gardens RSVP by emailing: liz@ rockledgegardens.com

Herb Alpert & Lani Hall

Popcorn Lover’s Day Farmers Market Brevard Alzheimer’s 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Foundation Caregiver Wednesdays and Saturdays Support Group

6:30 - 9 p.m. Holiday Inn Viera 8298 N. Wickham Road brevardrepublicans.org

4:30 p.m. Stories and craft Suntree/Viera Library 321-255-4404

5:30 - 9:30 p.m. Cost $49.95 Holiday Inn Viera

1 - 6 p.m. An event of solidarity to fight childhood cancer. Central Park in The Avenue Swingtime Concert 321-432-2686 7:30 p.m., free March 16 and 17 Caregiver College: Responding to Dementia Melbourne Municipal Band Melbourne Auditorium Behavior 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd. 3:30 p.m. 321-724-0555 One Senior Place 321-751-6771

7:30 a.m., $80 per player Duran Golf Club durangolfclub.com

20 City Dream Tour

Plants and Pinot

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Viera Regional Community Center

27 EASTER 28 Music on the Hill Concert 4 - 5 p.m. Unitarian Church Fellowship Hall 3115 Friendship Place Rockledge 321-254-3398

An Evening with Soul Surfer Bethany Hamilton

Spring Break Camp

Daily field trips to places in and out of the county! Fun for all!

5 p.m.; $23-$150 Benefiting Coastal Community School Melbourne Auditorium coastalcommunityschool.com for tickets

Take a Walk in the Park Day

It’s time to get on social media and share the pictures of your favorite parks in the county. Get creative and we’ll spread your post!

Moonlight & Magnolias: Our Southern Soirée

6:30 - 11 p.m. Fundraiser for Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy Timbers West Ranch htacademy.org/EOE

Little Bugs Club

Waffle Day

Make-n-Take Easter Baskets 2 p.m., $25 Rockledge Gardens Create a stunning basket full of living plants to help you celebrate life this year. rockledgegardens.com

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AAIC: Leonardo da Vinci

11 a.m. - 3 p.m., free Uno Pizzeria & Grill 8260 N. Wickham Rd., Viera 330-323-6158

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Viera Wetlands, end of Wickham Rd.

Rockledge Farmers Market Judy Gold

March 21 - March 25, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Classic Car & Truck Show

10 a.m. to 11 a.m. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Central Brevard Library Levitt Park Community Park King Center 308 Forrest Avenue, Cocoa kingcenter.com Zooper Kids 321-633-1795 “Wings and Things” Thursdays through Mar 24 Brevard Zoo

vs. Houston Astros Space Coast Stadium 5800 Stadium Parkway

11 a.m. - 5 p.m. JR Rib Shack U.S. 1, Rockledge

Viera Wetlands Nature Festival

6 - 7:30 p.m. Contact the reference desk for the latest book for discussion. Suntree/Viera Library 321-255-4404

Toddler Tales

4 - 6:30 p.m. McLarty Park 790 Barton Blvd. Rockledge 321-633-1874

8:30 p.m. King Center kingcenter.com

7 a.m. Viera High School excaliburrun.com

Non-Fiction Book Club

4th Annual Seussical Celebration

10 a.m. Gardening club for kids, ages 4-12. Pre-registration required. Rockledge Gardens rockledgegardens.com

Washington Nationals Spring Training

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Wickham Park 2500 Parkway Dr. antiqueautoclubcc.com

7:30 p.m. $27/adult, $20/under 18 Atlantic Music Center 25 S. Wickham Rd. atlanticmusiccenter.com

Excalibur 10 Miler

Celebration of Cars

Pianist Ko-Eun Yi

Average White Band

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Girl Scouts Day Cajun & Creole Festival

Space Coast STEM Inaugural Invitational

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Afternoon Storytime

Hug a GI Day

Kids in the Kitchen

Brevard Republican Executive Committee General Meeting

6:30 p.m. King Center FIT Lifelong Scholar Society kingcenter.com Tradewinds Restaurant Duran Golf Club RSVP: 321-674-8382

FRIDAY

Russia & the Near Abroad 7:30 p.m.

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6 - 7:45 p.m. All ages welcome. Club members build a wide variety of plastic models in nearly all scales. Suntree/Viera Library 321-255-4404

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MARCH 26

St. Mark’s Lion on the Run 5K

Downtown Melbourne 5K

7:30 a.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Academy, 2 Church St., Cocoa Village runsignup.com/Race/FL/Cocoa/StMarksLionsontheRun

Thing-a-ma-jogger 5K

7:30 a.m. Manatee Elementary, 3425 Viera Blvd. Benefits school programs runsignup/race/FL/Melbourne/ManateeThingamajogger

7:30 a.m. Holmes Park, 914 Melbourne Ave. Benefits The Haven runningzone.com/events/downtown-melbourne-5k/

Egg Scramble 5K

Move Your Mutt 2 Miler

5:30 p.m. Palm Bay Regional Park, 1951 Malabar Rd., NW, Palm Bay Benefits Promise in Brevard, Wesley United Methodist and Wesley United Methodist Malabar Campus building fund eggscramble5k.com

Race for the Heart Glow Run 5K

Cops and Robbers 5K

7:30 a.m. Satellite Beach Dog Park, 750 Jamaica Blvd. brevardasap.org

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6:30 p.m. Exploration Tower, 670 Dave Nisbet Dr., Cape Canaveral racefortheheart.run

MARCH 10

7:30 a.m. Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Dr., Melbourne Benefits Melbourne Police Foundation runningzone.com/events/5208/

APRIL 9

Brevard Corporate 5K

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MARCH 12 Brianna Marie Foundation 5K

Grant-Valkaria Country Run 5K

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Pirate Plunder 2 Miler

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MARCH 13

APRIL 10

Lucky Leprechaun 5K

8 a.m. 20 N. Brevard Ave., Cocoa Beach runsignup.com/Race/Events/FL/CocoaBeach/ LuckyLeprechaun

Ron Jon Cocoa Beach Triathlon

MARCH 19

APRIL 16

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Sanlahi Backpack 5K Run/Walk

8 a.m. Wickham Park Pavilion, 2500 Parkway Dr., Melbourne Benefits Sanlahi Backpack Program sanlahi.org

Run to ReLAX 5K

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MARCH 20 Excalibur 10 miler and Relay

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8 a.m. David R. Schechter Center, 1089 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach Benefits To Write Love on Her Arms runningzone.com/events/run-for-it-5k/

APRIL 23 Melbourne Art Festival 5K Flamingo Run/Walk

7:30 a.m. Melbourne Art Festival, Downtown Melbourne Benefits promotion of the arts in Brevard County melbournearts.org/flamingo-5k.html

7 a.m. Viera High School, 6103 Stadium Pkwy. excaliburrun.com

Panel reveals future development plans SPECIAL TO VIERA VOICE

The Dean Mead Law Firm is partnering with the Urban Land Institute of Central Florida and the Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast to present the 2016 Brevard County Regional Update. Leaders from various local agencies such as the EDC, Florida Department of Transportation, All Aboard Florida, Canaveral

Port Authority and the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners will speak on a panel about economic development and transportation projects in Brevard County. The event takes place from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. March 10 at Eastern Florida State College Planetarium & Observatory in Cocoa. To register for the event, call the Urban Land Institute at 800-321-5011. The registration deadline is March 8. VV

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Attendees at the Senior Expo and launch of the 2016 Boomer Guide had a chance to reminisce and dance to the music of Dukes of Doo Wop, the group that performed at the 7th Inning Stretch Expo on Friday, Feb. 5 at Space Coast Stadium. Lou Phillips founded Dukes of Doo Wop in 2010 and the

group entertains throughout Florida, with an emphasis on the Space Coast and Treasure Coast. Phillips said the group performs with sound tracks and instrumentation with some portions a cappella in a manner similar to music heard on the television show “Happy Days” and the movie “American Graffiti.” “Our focus is on the vocals and vocal harmony,” he said.

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Phillips, who has been singing professionally since 1965, was a member of Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show, famous for songs like “On the Cover of the Rolling Stone” and “Sylvia’s Mother.” David Francis, another member of the group, was a member of the DuPrees, a

group of vocalists from the 1960s who crooned chart toppers, “Have you Heard?” and “You Belong to Me.” Phillips said, “We are keeping this kind of music alive and introducing it to younger audiences. It’s all about the vocals.” Attendees at the Senior

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March brings end to disappointing legislative session fracking and its impact. Suncoast News reports that “the proposal would provide statewide regulation for the Marcia Booth drilling method [… President & and] would toss out Founder, bans passed by 64 3Rs and Beyond counties and cities.” This is called preemption when the state Here we are in March legislature enacts a law to already. March is when prevent local governments spring starts and the Florida from regulating issues legislative session ends. locally, and it is getting While one carries the more and more common meaning of renewal, rebirth and re-growth, the other may here in Florida. It is quite disconcerting to see where mean the end of a painful legislators are going with period for Floridians. this “preemptive legislation I say painful because trend.” It unfortunately not all decisions made by shows a tendency to protect policymakers in Tallahassee the interest of powerful are in line with what we, the industries above all others. people who voted them in, “Since the 1980s, Florida’s want to see happen. legislators have protected This year, for example, Big Tobacco by passing despite 64 local governments bills pre-empting counties having passed resolutions from regulating smoking opposing fracking and the in public places; in 2008, opposition expressed by various environmental groups, it pre-empted counties from making laws taxing or the House passed a fracking prohibiting plastic bags until bill (HB 191) that would regulate the practice in Florida the state could implement a ‘study’ on the subject; and leave local governments in 2013 the Legislature with no say about it. protected Big Business when Fracking, the process in it passed a pre-emption bill which an acid fluid is blasted into rock to free up oil and gas that restricted counties from passing laws that would well below the ground, “is a messy undertaking that could require employers to offer sick time to employees; be particularly damaging this year, the Legislature in Florida, with its porous is protecting Big Oil in a limestone below the surface huge way by attempting and underground aquifers that supply most of the state’s to pre-empt counties from banning fracking in their drinking water,” The Tampa communities (that bill has Tribune wrote in an editorial, passed in the House and is “A devious fracking bill.” currently moving through A similar bill, SB 318, committees in the Senate), stalled in the state Senate and now they want to prewaiting for a presentation from the Florida Department empt bans on polystyrene, too,” writes Erin Sullivan of Environmental Protection from Orlando Weekly. on the science behind

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Arlene Ann Sekira Rice — 9/27/1934 – 2/15/2016 Mrs. Arlene Ann Sekira Rice, age 81, of Murray, Kentucky, formerly of Viera, Florida, died Monday, Feb. 15, 2016 at her daughter’s home. She was born in Bronx, New York on September 27, 1934 to the late Walter and Ann Broderick Sekira. In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband Samuel James Rice and one son Thomas Rice. She was retired from First Federal of Osceola, Florida; she was of Catholic Faith. Survived by two daughters, Kathleen Stroud and her husband Robin of Murray, Kentucky and Maureen Burke and husband James of Port Jefferson, New York; one son, James Thomas Rice and wife Cindy of Melbourne Beach, Florida; eight grandchildren, Jonathan Iglesias, Thomas Rice, Ashley Iglesias, James Rice, Jaquie Rice-Roni,

Kyleen Burke, Brannon Burke and James Burke; as well as three great grandchildren, Zayne Iglesias, Lily Thurmond, and Lyla Thurmond. Memorial services will be held 11:00 am Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016 in the chapel of the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home in Murray, Kentucky. Father Brandon Williams will officiate. Visitation will be from 10:00 am till service hour Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016 at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Murray Calloway County Endowment for Healthcare, Att. Residential Hospice House, 803 Poplar Street, Murray, Kentucky 42071 or the Calloway County Humane Society, 607 Poplar Street, Murray, Kentucky 42071. Online condolences can be made at, www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com

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Yes, the state is looking into regulating polystyrene, more commonly known as Styrofoam, in a way that “cities and counties would be prohibited from banning foam plates [food and beverage containers] and other products.” Under HB 7007, that just passed the House, “this preemption does not apply to local ordinances or provisions thereof enacted before January 1, 2016, and does not limit the authority of a local government to restrict the use of polystyrene by individuals on public property, temporary vendors on public property, or entities engaged in a contractual relationship with the local government for the provision of goods or services, unless such use is otherwise preempted by law.” A similar bill, SB 1010, is in the Senate. If we don’t pay attention, all these kinds of bills will pass and leave us with no control over what is done right in our backyard. Sadly, way too often our leaders make decisions based on annual budgets and immediate gains instead

of considering some longterm ill (and many times irreversible) effects certain policies may inflict on the people. In place of a fracking bill, why not introduce a bill that fuels investments in clean energy? It is important for us to be aware of what happens in our government. A good way of doing that is by joining organizations like The League of Women Voters of

the Space Coast — lwv-spacecoast.org — to keep abreast of the issues that affect us and to have a voice when something becomes a threat to our interests and well-being. The legislative session is scheduled to end around March 11. And this is how fortunate we are that March is here. VV Email Marcia Booth at Marcia@3RsAndBeyond.org.

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Aging Matters in Brevard presents the ninth annual Passport to Wines Around the World, hosted by Miller & Hurt Financial Group, at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 16 at the Space Coast Convention Center Holiday Inn, 301 Tucker Lane in Cocoa. In an evening of tempting hors d’oeuvres, distinctive wines and entertainment, the event will feature Sheriff Wayne Ivey as auctioneer, culinary creations by The Kitchen, guest chefs and wine curated by Florida Wine and Spirits. Proceeds from the event will support the programs of Aging Matters in Brevard. Go to agingmattersbrevard. org for more information. VV

Researching the Confederate soldier in your family’s roots SPECIAL TO VIERA VOICE

Genealogy Society of South Brevard (GSSB) presents Kathy Stickney, who will speak on “Researching Your Confederate Soldier” on Wednesday, March 9 in the parish hall of the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, located at 1830 S. Babcock St. in Melbourne. Stickney has been researching her own family for 18 years. Most of her father’s family fought for the Confederacy during the Civil War, so she has methodically researched and written articles about their involvement in the war. Her novel, “For Those I Love,” released by Tate Publishing in August 2013, was based on her family. A graduate of The National Institute on Genealogical Research in Washington, D.C. and The Institute of Genealogical & Historical Research at Samford University, Stickney’s articles have appeared in numerous local, regional and national genealogy publications. She is a member of the Florida State Genealogical Society and serves as a member of the FSGS Pioneer Descendant Certification Committee. The program begins sharply at 10 a.m. with doors opening at 9:30 a.m. Admittance will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Membership in GSSB is $25 a year, and all programs are free to the public. VIERA VOICE Photo Go to GSSB.net for more information and a membership A confederate monument stands prominently in an Owingsville, Ky. cemetery. application or call 321-432-2793. VV

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Riley, the toy Yorkie, is the big sister to Indy, the 50-pound labradoodle. When Indy gets too playful, Riley will bark to tell her who’s boss and steals her toys under the dining table. Owner Holly Murray

Meet Matt & Coco Matt and Coco are 1-year-old Chinese dwarf hamsters. They love climbing and are social and energetic. Owner Marissa Wang

Meet Larry Larry was rescued from the South Brevard Humane Society last Christmas. He loves to snuggle and play fetch. Owner Crystal Louthan

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