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B usiness New McDonald’s comes to West Viera Page 5

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PeaceJam raises funds for Haiti Page 21

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Schools celebrate Dr. Seuss Day Page 23

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Love of birds prompts formation of Young Birders of Brevard By George White

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Gabe Cenker may be only 9 years old, but he already knows much more about bird watching than most adults on the Space Coast. The home-schooled third grader from Rockledge has personally seen and identified nearly 160 species of birds and has participated in the annual Christmas Bird Count as well as being named the top young birder at a hawk-watching event in the Keys. Now he has formed Young Birders of Brevard to offer trips and tips to other young people in the area who share his love for bird identification. Already a lover of trains, his interest in birding started simply enough. “He saw a TV show with a whole thing on Peregrine falcons, which he really liked, so he had to go get all the information he could on them and that’s when it all started,” said his mother, Jennifer Cenker. VIERA VOICE George White “We‘re addicted to it Gabe Cenker formed a group for young bird enthusiasts. Photo taken at Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands now. We‘ve always been on Friday, March 16, 2012. an outdoor family, but this shows the glory of homebirding at the Merritt Island time collecting new species various outings coordinated schooling. We have the time National Wildlife Refuge for his records. He is a during the annual Space to do this but there‘s not that near Titusville and at the member of the Space Coast Coast Birding and Wildlife many kids into it,’’ she said. Viera Wetlands, often Audubon Society. Festival held in Titusville in Gabe mainly does his spending several hours at a He even participated in January. See Young Birders page 7

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Adopted children whose greatest need is fulfilled — to be loved by someone they trust — often take after their adoptive parents and become super-givers themselves. “I certainly see this with my Kate,” said Rose Munzenmayer, who was adopted, and reached out to adopt her only child from China. A senior at Viera High School, Kate Munzenmayer has helped raise money for Harmony Farms, where therapy horses helped her overcome ADHD symptoms. Allergic to cats, she still helps the feline creatures she loves by raising money for organizations that rescue them. Additionally, she has collected 479 pairs of shoes for Haiti’s poor, so far. “I really believe Kate got her drive to help others by being in this household, seeing it in practice every day,” Munzenmayer said. The same is true for Joe and Cindy Hurston, of nonprofit Air Mobile Ministries, which delivers purifiers to make water safe to drink. Their two daughters, adopted from Haiti, have committed themselves to helping children whose shoes they once filled. “We help others because the Lord commands it,” said Joe Hurston, author of the book Run to the Roar, about overcoming adversity and helping others do the

same. “We teach this to our children and they take to it naturally.” Whether from China, Haiti, Guatemala or any other country, there are deep emotional needs for self love to be met in adopted children before they can become capable of caring for others, according to Linda Thompson, who, with husband Dennis has adopted three children from foster care. “You truly must see it as a mission to give that child the unconditional love they have never had, no matter what,” Thompson said. All three children are avid volunteers in school and the community. Their favorite role is as ambassadors at awareness events, encouraging other families to adopt. Generosity must be paired with the right motivation, said Eileen Scharf, a licensed clinical social worker in Suntree who specializes in child psychology. “In my practice, I see many children who are always looking to make others happy in an effort to win approval and love,” Scharf said. “This makes them sad and angry as adults. When children’s need for love is met, then is when they can become genuine givers versus pleasers.” For more information on adoption from foster care, go to brevardfp.org and for international adoption, go to adoption.state.gov. VV

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Three women will rock Advent Lutheran Church with a dramatic presentation that will astound and touch people of all levels on Sunday, April 22. People who can hear, as well as those with limited or no hearing, will watch songs come to life in a fun and exciting way as music and sign language become one. Donna Hall, Lisa Ottalagano and Jessica Kidd comprise the group called Rock the Silence, which was formed in 2000. For the past 12 years, the group has blended sign language with songs in a ministry that reaches others with encouragement and hope. Their performances transform sign language into a dance of hands that accompany contemporary Christian songs and traditional hymns. Part of the show’s message is to raise awareness of the plight of deaf individuals, although the majority of their performances are before people without hearing difficulty. The April 22 concert will benefit Family Promise of Brevard, an outreach for homeless families. Advent Lutheran Church is located at 7550 N. Wickham Road. Doors to the sanctuary will open at 6:30 p.m. A free will offering will be received during the concert and donations are always accepted. For more information, call 321-446-1802. VV

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What is your favorite food indulgence? I am very nutritious-conscious, so I try to avoid sweets. However, when my husband and I ride by Krispy Kreme donuts, we always hope the light is on, which means they have hot donuts. If so, we buy a dozen and eat them in the car before we get home. What is the strangest food you have ever eaten? Vegetarian duck.

What is the most adventurous thing you have ever done? I am not adventurous; however, I did ride in a single engine airplane with my husband, who is a pilot. I hate a small plane. If money were no object, how would you spend your days?

Her thoughts I am retired and I am doing just what I want to do every day. I spend as much time as I want in my morning devotion without rushing. I plan time and activities for my grandchildren, I help anyone who calls and I can be hospitable and host activities at my home when needed. I conduct workshops, plan events, am involved in continuing education, attend conferences and conventions and we travel when we want to. If you could travel back in time to have lunch with a historical figure, where would you go and who would you invite for lunch? I would invite Corrie Ten Boom and Mother Teresa to my house for a salad of fruits and vegetables. What kind of car did you learn to drive in? A Buick.

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Where would you go on your dream vacation? I would go to London, England.

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you like to live? I love Brevard County, the City of Rockledge, especially. I would not want to live anywhere else. I love the beautiful weather, the beaches and other bodies of water, the friendly atmosphere. My immediate family lives here and we get together often. If you could volunteer for a year in a third world country, what would you do? I would go to Afghanistan. There is still much work to be done for the rights of women and children. I believe I could be a successful activist. VV

A new McDonald’s is set to open on Sunday, July 1 with a grand opening featuring Ronald McDonald on July 7 in Stadium Corners at Viera next to the Chase bank. At press time, a groundbreaking event had been scheduled for Thursday, March 29 and the iconic Ronald McDonald and Hamburglar were expected to attend with John and Billie Jean Meyers, the owners, as well as other Viera community representatives such as Manny the Manatee and District 4 County Commissioner Mary Bolin. VV

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Association Living By Frank Kneiser CMCA, AMS, PCAM

Facilities management is fancy terminology for the operation and maintenance of your community association’s common areas and physical assets. Most existing associations will already have some or all maintenance procedures and policies in place. This column is intended to assist in reviewing your current program and provide some ideas to implement a plan. The ultimate responsibility lies with your association’s board of directors. The board’s overall role is to preserve, maintain and enhance the value of the assets of the corporation. This is often delegated to a management company or onsite manager. If you are selfmanaged, one of the directors or other volunteers may take

the direct responsibility. Some associations appoint a committee to oversee maintenance. The board will also want to find where, in the governing documents, these responsibilities are defined. The first step in establishing a program is to identify and inspect the association’s assets. The inspection will reveal what needs immediate attention and allow you to set a maintenance schedule. Once the initial inspection is complete, you may want to schedule ongoing inspections, possibly quarterly or semiannually. It is also a good idea to have vendors accompany you for their respective areas. When the inspection is complete, you will have garnered information for a punch list that will tell

experience for the members who enjoy the sport.” Members had the latitude to make the change because the Suntree residents surrounding the course are the owners. They purchased the board-run club from the developer some 30 years ago. Lamontagne was introduced to the sport as a child in Turkey. His father relocated to Satellite Beach and later retired from Patrick Air Force Base. He pursued baseball and golf as a Satellite High

School graduate, Brevard Community College student and finally at the University of Florida, where he earned a degree in public relations. Golf won out, and Lamontagne went on the Professional Golf Association tour in the early 1990s. “If I had it to do over again, I wouldn’t have done it any other way,” Lamontagne said. For more information, call 321-242-6249. VV

Golfer pro at managing club By Linda Wiggins

Suntree Country Club owner-members had a great idea that is now becoming an industry trend. They turned their golf pro, Steve Lamontagne, into the general manager. “It’s a way to bring more value to the membership,” said Lamontagne, who has been director of golf for seven years and also general manager since 2009. “You run the club from the point of view of a golfer, and it creates a more enjoyable

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basis. These reports should be at least monthly. Lengthy detailed reports are not necessary. The narrative should give key points that will afford the reader an opportunity to request further information as well place important history in the association’s records.

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

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The Suntree Marketplace has moved indoors. Now open every Saturday, regardless of the weather, the Suntree Marketplace still offers produce, fresh baked goods,Tupperware, jewelry, handmade soaps, plants, a variety of cheeses, custom woodworking, fresh flowers and much more. Still located at the Suntree Business Center on Suntree Blvd. between U.S. Highway 1 and Wickham Road, the Suntree Marketplace brings together dozens of local small businesses with local shoppers. For more information, call 321-759-3713. VV

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But there was a problem, according to Gabe. “Whenever I went on trips, I was the only kid. I want to get more of them interested in birding,’’ he said. Initially, there was some reluctance toward expert adult birders accepting Gabe as a peer, because of his age. “They change their minds after he starts sharing and they find out that he actually

knows a lot,’’ Jennifer Cenker said. Upcoming Young Birders of Brevard trips include Lori Wilson Park in Cocoa Beach starting at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 7 and Sams House at Pine Island on Merritt Island starting at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 12. For more information, visit the Young Birders of Brevard page on Facebook. VV

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Marti McCoy, who is a licensed clinical social worker with a degree in interpreting for the Deaf, signs with children. McCoy will be teaching American Sign Language classes at Suntree United Methodist Church this month. By Angela Smith

Some learned the American Sign Language alphabet in elementary school, but took it no further. Others, however, made it their careers while helping others. “I had an interest in deafness, so I decided to go for interpreting and got a job at the same time in the field and fell in love with it,” said Marti McCoy, who is a licensed clinical social worker with a degree in interpreting for the Deaf. “I learned a lot that I never even dreamed was out there, because once you get into it, you realize there’s an entire culture that goes along with the language.” It’s that culture that McCoy wants to nurture in others for a better understanding of Brevard County’s deaf community. Beginning April 16 for five weeks, McCoy will teach sign language at Suntree United Methodist Church. McCoy’s enthusiasm for the upcoming classes could be heard in her voice describing what she loves about teaching. “I think it’s the excitement that the students have in learning it, I mean I’ve never had a class that were bored, they’ve all been enthusiastic learners and the more they learn the more they want to learn. That’s the most rewarding thing.”, McCoy said. She works with special-needs children and the hearing impaired during the day and hopes the classes will change the misconception people have concerning the deaf. “I think that some people have the idea that if a deaf person needs to sign that they have failed as far as speech and people don’t realize that sign language is part of their culture and has nothing to do with being successful or not successful,” McCoy said. “I think there’s not a whole lot of information or there’s a lot of misinformation out there or assumptions about deafness. So this could possibly begin them on the journey to understanding better about hearing impairments and deaf people and beginning to appreciate the language and respecting it as a language.” For information or to sign up for the classes, call 321-751-2365. VV

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If you’ve driven past Brevard Zoo on Wickham Road toward The Avenue Viera, you probably noticed construction at the McDonald’s near the I-95 on-ramp. Workers have been adding a second drive-through window to speed the process for customers without a disruption in service. VV

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Suntree Garden Club meets The Suntree Garden Club will hold a brief meeting on Monday, April 2 at 9:30 a.m. at the Suntree/Viera Library, 902 Jordan Blass Drive, Melbourne. Following the meeting, the group will carpool to Rockledge Gardens for a presentation on container gardening. Guests are welcome. Call Carol at 321-751-1581.

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Viera Pizza will be hosting the first Eat My Crust 5K Run/ Walk to benefit the Viera High school athletic department on Sunday, May 6. An avid runner, Viera Pizza operating partner Mike Acosta, and his staff have organized the event with race director, Brittany Streufert. The goal is to raise $5,000 to benefit the Viera High School Athletic Department in their purchase of a new scoreboard, and rubberized track, which will enable larger events to be held at the school. Awards will be given to the top male and female finishers in each five-year age group, 8 and under to 80 and over, and the overall top finishers for men, women and students. Acosta, a committed community advocate said, “As the Eat My Crust 5K idea came to fruition, we chose Viera High School as our recipient because we wanted to help promote athleticism in our youth and also to give back to the community that has supported us and made us so successful.” The event will be held at Viera Pizza, located in the Mobil station on Stadium Parkway, Viera. Acosta hopes to have more than 300 runners and walkers participate. Running Zone is providing race management and timing and Viera Pizza’s new mascot, Joey Pepperoni , will make his debut as he leads the L’il Pepperoni free kid’s run. Open to everyone, the morning event will be full of fun and prizes, including the chance to win an iPad2. “Our pizza and breakfast buffet at the post-race party will not disappoint”, said Acosta. “There are still opportunities for additional sponsors and door prizes.” Complete race information is available online at VieraPizza. com/emc.htm or by calling 321-412-1830. VV

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Enrollment is now open for the third installment of the Brevard Naturalist Program. “Bordering the Indian River lagoon — Ecosystems Past and Present” will be held on Saturday, April 14, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Pine Island in Merritt Island. Classroom presentations by subject experts will be followed by a field trip through the natural communities of the Pine Island Conservation Area. The workshop is a fundraiser for the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program. Cost is $40. Space is limited. Register online at samshouseeventbrite. com. For more information, call Vince Lamb at 321-258-5168. VV

Springtacular is $2 per child; free for adults accompanying children. The event includes takehome crafts, games, bouncy houses, snow cones, cotton candy, popcorn and an egg hunt at 11 a.m. The event is sponsored by Brevard County Parks and Recreation. Crafters can obtain applications at the Viera Regional Community Center, 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way in Viera. Vendor spaces, 8 feet-by-8 feet, are $31.80 and include a 5-foot table. All spaces are indoors, and payment must be received by Wednesday, April 4. For more information, call 321-433-4891. VV

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Brevard County Parks and Recreation’s Big Kid Adventures has scheduled an outing to Leu Gardens in Orlando on Tuesday, April 10. Participants will visit the 50-acre botanical oasis located near downtown Orlando. The site includes paths filled with lush greenery and blossoms, and the visit will include an on-site historic home and a trip to Lake Eola with a ride on Swan

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Brevard County’s only overnight summer camp By MARY BROTHERTON

Shiloh Adventure Camp (Shiloh) is Brevard County’s only overnight summer camp and is located at Long Point Park in Melbourne Beach. The 501(c)(3) organization builds relationships between campers and with camp counselors who serve as mentors. According to shilohadventure.com, the camp is a Christian camping ministry changing the lives of campers through personal attention and local involvement. Shiloh is not affiliated with any one church. Children ages 8 to 15 come from within and outside Brevard County to attend the camp. A ratio of two counselors for every six

campers ensures individual attention and interaction in small groups. The Long Point Park setting allows campers to live within nature, away from computers, cell phones and other high-tech gadgetry for a week-long retreat. Dan Quattrocchi, camp director for four years, believes the positive impact is immediately evident. “I love to see the transformation of the kids over the week. They come in timid, hanging on to their mothers or foster parents, but at the end of the week, they don’t want to go home.” Quattrocchi, his wife and their three children live at the camp during the summer. VIERA VOICE Photo Shiloh workers drive Eric Brown, Kristin DeValerio, Camp Director Dan Quattrocchi, Steve Bostel and Lil Hobson meet in Merritt trucks hauling the cabins,

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Viera. Hobson and three other business majors have partnered with Shiloh to raise awareness of the camp as a valuable resource for the community. The team calls itself Knights for Shiloh. Hobson said, “I see it as a potential form of respite for the caregiver families to have a week at home to recharge their batteries while their children/grandchildren are being well cared for and challenged in an overnight

setting.” According to Hobson, about 20 percent of the campers come from the Melbourne/Rockledge area. Quattrocchi said he expects about 250 campers to attend throughout the summer. “Some campers beg their parents or grandparents to pay for an extra week. They just don’t want to go back home.” For more information, call 321-452-3943. VV

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April 3 & 4 • 5 – 8 p.m.

5 age divisions $50 per child includes a uniform shirt and an 8 to 10 game season. Participants must be present with their parent or adult guardian at registration for a skills evaluation and should wear appropriate attire. Viera Regional Community Center 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera 321-433-4891

APRIL VIERA HIGH SPORTS SCHEDULES VARSITY BASEBALL All games at 6 p.m., unless noted * District game April 3 – at Astronaut April 5 – Eau Gallie April 7 – Jones (Orlando), 1 p.m. April 10 – Timber Creek April 13 – Space Coast April 14 – Merritt Island, 1 p.m. April 18 – Rockledge, April 20 – at Timber Creek, 7 p.m. April 25 – Class 7A, District 3 tournament at Viera, 7 p.m. April 27 – Class 7A District 3 championship game at Viera, 7 p.m. VARSITY SOFTBALL All games at 6 p.m., unless noted * District Game April 3 – Eau Gallie April 4 – at Titusville April 5 – Rockledge April 11 – at Astronaut April 18 – Class 7A district tournament at New Smyrna, 7 p.m. April 20 – Class 7A district championship game at New Smyrna, 7 p.m. April 25 – Class 7A Regional Quarterfinal, TBA April 27 – Class 7A Regional Semifinal, TBA VARSITY BOYS TENNIS April 2 – Class 4A, District 9 tournament at Whispering Pines Park (Port St. Lucie), 9 a.m. April 10 & 12 – Class 4A Regional tournament, TBA April 15-18 – Class 4A state tournament at Sanlando Park (team competition) and Lake Brantley High School (individual competition)

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VARSITY GIRLS TENNIS April 2 – Class 4A, District 9 tournament at Whispering Pines Park (Port St. Lucie), 9 a.m. April 10 & 12 – Class 4A Regional tournament, TBA April 15-18 – Class 4A state tournament at Sanlando Park (team competition) and Lake Brantley High School (individual competition) TRACK & FIELD April 5 – Cape Coast Championships, 9 a.m. April 12 – Quad Meet, 4 p.m. April 18 – Class 4A, District 2 meet at Spruce Creek (Port Orang), 1:30 p.m. April 26 – Class 4A, Region 1 meet at Flagler Palm Coast, 1 p.m. VARSITY BOYS LACROSSE All games at 7 p.m., unless noted * District game April 3 – at Holy Trinity* April 5 – West Shore* April 10 – Trinity Prep April 17 – District 19 tournament at MCC, 6 p.m. April 19 – District 19 championship game at MCC April 24 – State tournament first-round play-in game, site TBA April 27 – State tournament final second-round play-in game, site TBA

The Viera High School girls tennis team is living up to the expectations the Hawks took into this season. With a 9-1 overall record, the Hawks were well on their way to winning the Cape Coast Conference championship, provided they defeat Cocoa Beach – a team they had beaten already once this season. “All the girls are playing well,” coach Traci Stiffler said. “They’re playing well individually; they’re playing well as doubles (teams). It’s a good season.” Viera’s only loss came to Vero Beach, a team the Hawks could face again in the district tournament, which begins at Whispering Pines Park in Port St. Lucie on April 2. Should Viera reach the championship match, it would have a spot in the regional tournament. The Hawks are led by junior twin sisters Dana and Stephanie Hatchett, who play No. 1 and No. 2 singles. Junior Katie Roslonowski plays No. 3 singles, followed by sophomores Tori Pinchera and Yubei “Pei Pei” Ferraro. The doubles teams are Dana Hatchett and Pinchera and Stephanie Hatchett and Roslonowski. Stiffler said the Hatchetts

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Viera High sophomore Yubei “Pei Pei” Ferraro is the No. 5 singles player for the Hawks, who started off the season 9-1 and were moving toward a Cape Coast Conference championship. March 14, 2012, Viera High School.

are both technically sound players, who are able to maintain their focus and also make adjustments during matches. As for the other three … “They’re all smart players,” Stiffler said. “Tori has a fantastic serve. Pei Pei has an amazing ability to get to the ball. Katie hits hard. They all have their particular strengths, but the top five are all good, all-around players.

They work very hard, and they are definitely motivated to win.” If everything continues to go right for the Hawks, they are anticipating another rematch with Vero Beach in the district tournament. “They have some fantastic players,” Stiffler said. “That’s going to be a tough district tournament for sure, for us and Vero Beach. That’s going to be a tough match.” VV

VARSITY GIRLS LACROSSE All games at 7 p.m., unless noted April 10 – at Hagerty April 17 – District 17 tournament at West Shore, 6 p.m. April 18 – District 17 championship game at West Shore, 7 p.m. April 24 – State tournament first-round play-in game, site TBA April 27 – State tournament final second-round play-in game, site TBA

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Viera High soccer players (from l-r) Haley Gethin, Maddy Nagy and Olivia Thompson sign their National Letter of Intent documents. Gethin will play at South Carolina-Upstate, while Nagy and Thompson will play at Lincoln-Memorial next season. March 9, 2012, Viera High School By Carl Kotala

Fresh off the first district championship in program history, the Viera High girls soccer team is sending three players on to the collegiate level. Striker Olivia Thompson and midfielder/forward Maddy Nagy have both signed to play at Division II Lincoln Memorial University. “We went there together to go tour the campus and we had to stay with some of the players there,” Thompson said. “The team was just really welcoming and also, the campus was really beautiful at the time. It’s a lot different than Florida, temperature-wise. There were mountains … it was a nice change of scenery.” Railsplitters’ coach Helio

D’Anna had this to say about both girls in a release issued by the school, “Maddy is a powerful striker who can shoot from long range with either foot. She is tough on the ball, carries it very well, and can score and is a playmaker. She will be a stand-out in the league. Liv is a very creative and smart player. She can make those around her better. She has flair and smarts and is a gamer. She gets the job done.” Midfielder Haley Gethin signed with Division I South Carolina-Upstate. For Gethin, signing with South Carolina-Upstate not only gave her a chance to play in the Division I Atlantic Sun Conference, it also gave her a chance to join older sister, Erin, who runs cross country and track for the Spartans.

“It was just nice to have some family close to me,” Gethin said. All three girls played club soccer for Space Coast United. At Viera, Nagy ranked second on the team with 11 goals this past season. She also had seven assists. Thompson had 10 goals and seven assists. Gethin had three goals and two assists. “Maddy, Olivia and Haley are tactically sound players determined to never deter from working harder or learning new aspects of the game,” Viera coach Steve Richards said in a statement. “They are players that will make an immediate impact on any team, leading to greater success on the field as well as in the classroom for their chosen colleges.” VV

Kate Callinan was hitting .390, Ana Breeden .372 and Lindsey Bishop .363.

over Oviedo in the Class 7A Regional Quarterfinals for the Hawks’ first-ever regional playoff victory … The girls, meanwhile, defeated Lake Howell and Evans (Orlando) to advance all the way to the Class 7A Regional Finals. Coach Jamie Risberg’s team finished the season 25-5.

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BASEBALL The Hawks were off to a 10-4 start, thanks in large part to some incredibly strong pitching. David McKay was 4-1 with 40 strikeouts in 23 innings and an ERA of 0.61 … Kenton Hering was 2-0 with a 0.37 ERA and 28 strikeouts in 19 innings, while Grant Willcoxon was 3-0 and had not given up an earned run in 22 innings with 24 strikeouts … Connor Prater was hitting .432 with 14 runs scored and 13 steals.

SOFTBALL A big week for the Hawks included a win over a Harmony team that was 10-1 and a 6A state finalist last season, and a 3-2 road victory over Creekside (Jacksonville), which was 11-1 and ranked No. 2 in 5A … Freshman pitcher Sarah Sybert got the win over Creekside … Shay Richardson is batting .411 for the Hawks (11-4) … Lauren Palombi was hitting. 413, while

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TRACK & FIELD While the boys were 6-0 in dual meets, the girls were 5-1 … Justin Gorbea set school records in the 100 meters (10.6), the 200 (21.9) and the 400 (48.9) … Andrew Grubbs set the school pole vault record (13’1”) … For the girls, Hazel Lockard is undefeated in the 300 intermediate hurdles running a 47.1 … Carolyn Kruzekamp set a school record in the discus (97’2”) … Kendell Hester broke the school pole vault record (9’-0”).

BASKETBALL It was an incredible season, one filled with a lifetime of memories for Viera High basketball as both teams won district championships. The boys, under first-year coach Josh Sykes, then scored a dramatic 48-47 victory

WRESTLING After making his way through what was a brutal regional tournament, Jonathan Kenney (160 pounds) was injured at the 3A state finals tournament, but still left Lakeland with a sixth-place finish. Along the way, he defeated Shaquille Mackey of Fort Pierce Central and Joseph Roy of Miami Palmetto … At 152 pounds, Dalton Rennie won his first match against Brandon Erfft of Port St. Lucie, but did not come away with a medal. Congratulations to both on a strong season. VV

Viera High School will host its third annual Hawk Golf Challenge on May 5 at the Suntree Country Club with a shotgun start set for 8 a.m. Proceeds from the event will help fund the Viera High varsity, JV and freshman football programs. The Hawks are coming off their most successful season in school history with four wins under first-year coach Kevin Mays. While there are plenty of everyday needs, the program is looking to add new helmets to accommodate the growth of the program, and to be able to recondition older helmets to ensure player safety. There is also a need for more shoulder and leg pads to keep up with the rise in the number of players from freshmen to varsity. Also, the program needs new blocking dummies and practice equipment, as well as an HD video camera for game films. The event is put on by the Viera High Quarterback Club. “High school football is an expensive sport, yet one that is entirely self-funded with no financial aid from the county,” tournament director Chris McDaniel wrote in an email. “Through the VHS QB Club, the Viera High football team needs the support of those in our community as we continue to build the football program under Coach Mays and his staff.” There are four types of donations ranging from the Corporate Donation ($1,500) to the, Gold Donation ($750), the Silver Donation ($500) and the Bronze Donation ($75 for a single golfer). There are also hole sponsorships for $150 a hole. The club is still accepting donations for the silent auction, prizes or the program. Lunch will be served, and there will be door prizes, a trophy presentation and a silent auction. For more information, email McDaniel at chmcdaniel@ deloitte.com; or Rose Kutcher at kutchfam@cfl.rr.com. VV

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12 - 2 p.m. Suntree/Viera Public Library 6 - 7:30 p.m. 902 Jordan Blass Dr. All About You Travel 321-255-4404 401 Florida Ave., Cocoa 321-631-8080

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State of Wonder by Anne Patchett 2 - 4 p.m. Suntree/Viera Public Library 902 Jordan Blass Dr. 321-255-4404

First Day of Passover Viera Spring Bunny Hop 5 p.m. Free Infants to 12 Space Coast Stadium 321-242-1200 Ext. 4518

Faith ‘Viera’ 5K Run/Walk 8 a.m. (register by April 1) Faith ‘Viera’ Lutheran Church 5550 Faith Dr. Rockledge 321-636-5504

Saudi Women Unveiled with Rosemarye Levine 7 - 9 p.m. Center for Spiritual Living - Space Coast 835 Executive Lane, #136 Rockledge 321-338-2990

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9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Nature Festival Suntree/Viera Public Library and Photography Contest 902 Jordan Blass Dr. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 321-255-4404 West end of Wickham Road Sacred Harp Singing Day vierawetlandsfestival Noon—Documentary film @gmail.com 6 p.m.— Shape note singing 321-255-4488 Holy Trinity Academy See page 7 5625 Holy Trinity Dr. 321-723-8323, Ex. 330

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Orthodox Easter

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competition and show 4 p.m. • $22 Henegar Center 625 E New Haven Ave # 119 Melbourne 321-254-3398

Brevard Manatees against Lakeland

6:35 p.m. Viera Stadium 5800 Stadium Pkwy., Viera 321-633-9200

Friends of the Suntree/ Viera Library

10 a.m. to noon Free Board meeting 12 years old and older 3 - 5 p.m. Suntree/Viera Public Library Riverwalk: A Family Park 5355 US Hwy 1, Rockledge 902 Jordan Blass Dr. 321- 254-9453 321-255-4404

benefit concert for Family Promise of Brevard 7 p.m. doors open at 6:30 p.m. Free-will offering accepted Advent Lutheran Church 7550 N. Wickham Road 321-259-8515 Ext. 221

Music on the Hill

4 p.m. Donation of $5 per person Unitarian Fellowship Hall 3115 Friendship Pl. Rockledge 321-254-3398

7:30 p.m. Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts 3865 North Wickham Road Melbourne 324-242-2219

Brevard Manatees against Clearwater

10:35 a.m. Viera Stadium 5800 Stadium Pkwy., Viera 321-633-9200

An Evening with Yanni Bonewalkers Plus 8 p.m. Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts 3865 North Wickham Road Melbourne 324-242-2219

Shorin Ryu Karate

(all ages) 6 - 7 p.m. Viera Regional Community Ctr. 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera 321-433-4891

Wednesdays 10:15 -11:15 a.m. $5 Wickham Senior Center 2785 Leisure Way 321-779-2947

Boxing Fitness

Every Wednesday 6 - 7 p.m. Viera Regional Community Ctr. 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera 321-433-4891

Art Journaling

7:30 p.m. St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 5655 Stadium Parkway 321-960-5000

BMTA Recital

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 2 p.m. Suntree/Viera Public Library Atlantic Music Center 902 Jordan Blass Dr. Free and Open 321-255-4404 Atlantic Music Center 25 S. Wickham Road 321 638-3861 Indialantic Chamber

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fundraiser 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Cara Mia Riverside Grill 11 Riverside Drive, Ste 110 Cocoa Village 321-636-3343

Elvis Costello & The Imposters

Rock the Silence

3 - 6 p.m. Wickham Park Pavilion (next to BCC parking lot). 321-633-1702 x238

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Earth Day

Brevard County Farmers Market

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Oyster Mat Workshop

12-1 p.m.— Heart Health 8043 Spyglass Hill Rd., Viera 321-775-1319

Arbor Day

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9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Suntree/Viera Public Library 902 Jordan Blass Dr. 321-255-4404

Brevard Manatee’s Viera/Suntree Night

6:30 p.m. – Free Sonia Nazario. Gleason Performing Arts Ctr. 6:35 p.m. 10 - 11 a.m. University Blvd., Melb. Against Clearwater Suntree/Viera Public Library 150 Threshers 321-674-8045 902 Jordan Blass Dr. Space Coast Stadium 321-255-4404 April 27, 28 & 29 Realty has 28th Annual Melbourne Tropical free tickets Art Festival Friends of the 321-259-9115 Downtown Melbourne Suntree/Viera melbournearts.org April 27, 28 & 29 321-722-1964 Library Book Sale open to all. 28th Annual Melbourne Brevard Heart & 10 - 5 p.m. Vascular Institute Art Festival Suntree/Viera Public Library 12-1 p.m.— Heart Health Downtown Melbourne 902 Jordan Blass Dr. 8043 Spyglass Hill Rd.,Viera melbournearts.org 321-775-1319 321-255-4404 321-254-0822

Total Body Challenge 10 - 11:15 a.m. Viera Regional Community Ctr. 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera 321-433-4891

2012 Relay for Life of Viera/Suntree

5 p.m. Viera High School Stadium Pkwy. 321-253-0361 x5757

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Viera-Suntree Little League-Challenger Division

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By Darrell Woehler

Even if you don’t like baseball, and want to feel good about our community, take time out on a Saturday morning, during baseball season, about 11 a.m. to visit Viera Regional Park’s Little League fields. Check out the Challenger Division games, a name aptly chosen because of the special players involved. It is a challenge for many of these young athletes just

to put on their uniforms. Some are handed a bat to try to hit a ball they can’t see. Others run or walk to first base with a volunteer-buddy at their sides. This would be challenging to teams with one such player, but in this division, everyone on the team is challenged. Many don’t have just one handicap; several have two or three. According to Michele and David Zavetz, who have coached this team for seven years, 28 players

are involved. The Zavetz children, Justin and Jenna, and an inspired group of buddies and volunteers are also involved. The players are divided into two groups or teams with emphasis on hitting, fielding and maneuvering an obstacle course. Often, the process is to make sure the players get out for fresh air, keep them moving and safe and not to lose focus. Unlike a nine-inning game with statistics, this is about

She is one of 16 primary team members of Team Florida WAVE, a member of It was an opportunity the newly-formed Premier Sarah Sykes simply couldn’t Volleyball League, which is pass up. The Viera High girl’s volleyball coach is now sanctioned by USA Volleyball. After playing a series of a professional volleyball exhibition matches, including player, too. one that took place March VIERA VOICE Carl Kotala 17 at UCF, the championship Viera High volleyball coach Sarah tournament will be in Utah, Sykes will be an outside hitter for May 26-29, just in time for the first women’s professional Sykes’ 29th birthday. volleyball team in state history. “It’s very new,” she said The Team Florida WAVE will play of the league. “ Florida is in the newly-formed Premier Volleyball League. kind of the pioneer region to get everything started, but their goal is for this to grow into every region (there are 40 total) and get bigger and bigger. The coaches are very invested. Everybody Viera Regional really wants to make this Community Center successful. It’s a good thing.

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It’s a good step.” Sykes, who plays outside hitter, is still in the University of Kentucky record books under her maiden name of Spinner. She’s tied for the most kills in a match (36) and is third in career kills (1,565); second in attack attempts (4,172) and fourth in aces (145) and digs (1,127). She also led the Wildcats in kills for three straight seasons. Though she has happily settled in as coach of the Hawks (her husband, Josh, coaches the boys basketball team), she is understandably excited about getting the chance to play again. The tryouts, which took place in December, featured 70-80 players from around

the state. “It had been seven years since I last played a game,” Sykes said. “Just to go back and see that high-level competition, and to just get back in the gym and be on the other side of things … it was amazing, because I never thought I would get that experience again.” Now that she has, she is enjoying every minute of it. Sykes’ players have been very supportive of their coach, who led Viera to its first district championship last season. “They’re really excited,” Sykes said. “They ask me all the time, ‘When are you playing? We’re coming to watch you.’” VV

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not to highlight disabilities. Since this is all built around the game of baseball, the field is filled with players, volunteers, buddies, parents, grandparents and friends. On any given Saturday, Viera Regional Park is filled with young athletes of all sorts, but if you want to see, “what it’s really all about,” this Challenger Division comes as close as you can get. For more information, call 321-242-2723. VV

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individual effort and each player’s progress. This may entail being able to attend and the enjoyment of being with children their own ages and learning to follow certain rules. Players learn they can’t have their way all the time and that other people have feelings, too. The entire Zavetz family enjoys giving back in this way and believes the purpose of the Challenger Division is to show abilities,

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Stuti Mishra poses with her family at the end of the Brevard County Spelling Bee in Viera on March 7, 2012. By Rosemary H. Lynn

The Brevard County spelling bee showcased 89 talented students from all over the Space Coast on Wednesday, March 7. Beginning at 10 a.m., the students patiently waited for their turns to step forward and take on some of the difficult words in the dictionary. Challenging words such as allocation, surrealist, kudzu and syllable were just a few the students had to spell correctly. They were allowed to request the language of origin, part of speech, definition, alternate spellings and how a word was used in a sentence. Knowing the

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PeaceJam club teaches Viera High students about caring

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Members of the PeaceJam club at Viera High School are raising money for portable water purifiers for residents of Haiti. By George White

Viera retirement community sponsors writing competition for high school seniors The Silver Pen Scholarship will award $3,750 for future college expenses. Open to current high-school seniors with plans to graduate in 2012, the writing competition is sponsored by the Watersong retirement community. The writer of the top essay will receive a plaque and $1,500. The student earning second place will receive a certificate and $1,000, while those placing third will receive a certificate and $750 and fourth will receive a certificate and $500. Watersong will host a formal award reception in May. Winning submissions will be featured on wrinklethink.com, a pro-aging blog hosted by Senior Living Communities, which owns and operates Watersong. The Resident Advisory Council at Watersong, comprised of business professionals, educators and community leaders will judge the entries based on several criteria. Sharon Larson, director of member services believes the topic, which asks students to consider the perspective of a person diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, is one way to bridge the communication gap between older and younger generations. “The goal of The Silver Pen is to get young adults interested in the process of aging so that we can foster a culture of mutual understanding and respect for the aged in our society.” According to Larson, applications have been distributed to participating schools in the greater Melbourne area including: Viera High School, West Shore Jr./Sr. High School, Palm Bay Senior High School, Melbourne High School, Melbourne Central Catholic High School, Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy, Eau Gallie High School, Space Coast Jr./Sr. High School, Cocoa High School and Cocoa Beach High School. The deadline for entries is April 15. Request an application by emailing SLarson@Water-Song.com. VV

Viera High School students have joined together in large numbers as members of PeaceJam club to help raise $10,000 to purchase portable LifeStraws water purifiers for residents of Haiti. PeaceJam, under it’s national slogan of “A Billion Simple Acts of Peace,” uses a curriculum keyed on the lives and work of the Nobel Peace laureates to show how these role models work to solve problems through non-violence. Club members generate ideas for their own VIERA VOICE, George White service-learning projects Viera High School PeaceJam club president Adrian Bayo, left, and within the framework of teacher advisor chemistry teacher Ashley Sicard with a portable water PeaceJam’s global call to purifer called a LifeStraw. action that addresses the causes of issues such as as car washes, rummage 10 to 20 students the first poverty, racism, violence sales, bake sales and year, but that was not the and environmental individual donations, case at Viera High School. The community based, nonprofit provides support, problems. according to Sicard. “We topped 70 members resources and advocacy for grandparents and other The first-year club with In addition, there the first day. We’re taking more than 70 members relative caregivers who have assumed the care of children. were plans for a March that spirit and showing is sponsored at Viera GRG holds monthly support group meetings at four walkathon at the VHS track them what they can do to High School by chemistry locations throughout the county: Titusville, Rockledge, teacher Ashley Sicard, who and an April 20 community make the world a better Indian Harbour Beach and Melbourne. fundraiser at Space Coast place,’’ Sicard said. serves as teacher advisor. Stadium where the movies For more information, “I’m trying to teach kids The Sandlot and the oscaror to donate, call 321-446- For information or emergency assistance, call about how to be selfless 321-631-7776 or visit grg-brevard.org. nominated Moneyball will 0302. VV by showing them that the be shown for $3. world is bigger than just The club also is selling them. They need to learn T-shirts with the phrase that, even as one person, “Water Is Life: Give Haiti they can do something of Hope,” Sicard said. $ value. I’m trying to teach “It’s like a job for them. them how to be caring and “The Chocolate Covered We work hard and now Pedicure” compassionate leaders,’’ we’re looking for any With this coupon • Expires 4/30/12 she said. Getting the club to additional way to raise understand areas without INTRODUCING money. We need big clean drinking water “is “The Chocolate Covered mainly an awareness thing sponsors,’’ she said. Pedicure” VHS Junior Adrian Bayo Service includes: because these student Hot stone massage serves as president of the don’t know about it. In A glass of Godiva chocolate club. many areas it’s a luxury,’’ wine and 2 pieces of decadent “Two or three years ago, chocolate. she said. Sweetest Pedicure Ever...$55.00 everything was ‘me’ focus, The group, nearly twice but this has completely the size than was initially changed my outlook,’’ he Mon-Wed expected to sign up, has said. already raised more than (321) 610-7049 PeaceJam clubs in high for any service over $50 half their $10,000 goal Cannot be combined with any other offers. Mon.-Sat. 9 am - 7 pm schools normally attract 7630 N. Wickham Rd., Viera, FL 32940 Expires 4/30/12 through fundraisers such

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Throughout Lent, St. Mary’s Catholic School in Rockledge is raising awareness about juvenile diabetes. More than three million Americans have Type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease in which a person’s pancreas stops producing insulin, a hormone that enables people to get energy from food. About 15,000 children and adults are diagnosed daily. Millions more have Type 2 diabetes. This year, kindergartner Federico Merheb, diagnosed with diabetes at age 2, inspired the school’s project. Suzanne Strain, the firstgrade teacher organizing the school-wide Lenten program each year, said it was a natural fit for the school. Lymari Merheb, Federico’s mother, is thrilled her son’s school is educating its students and staff about

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beginners, chair aerobics and the opportunity to watch Nick Jonas, of the Jonas Brothers musical group, discuss his life with diabetes. Though not celebrities, Federico and his family will do their part to educate students through their story. “The scariest time was when he was newly diagnosed and we had to give him insulin shots at every mealtime,” Lymari Merheb said. “Once his glucose levels dropped very low and he passed out. It was terrifying.” Technology has made life a little easier. The insulin pump Federico now uses disperses insulin when needed, thus avoiding multiple shots, so he can spend his time running, playing and learning with his friends at St. Mary’s who are learning something, too. For more information, call 321-636-4208. VV

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Above: Students and teachers alike don colorful Dr. Seuss “Cat in the Hat” costumes for Dr. Seuss Day on March 2, 2012. Left: Several of the little girls wear their hair in a whimsical Dr. Seuss style for Dr. Seuss Day. By Rosemary H. Lynn

Had he lived, Dr. Seuss would have been 108 years old today. That is a number that most children — and many adults — find impossible to fathom. He was born Theodor Seuss Geisel in 1904 and wrote more than 60 books before his death in 1991. The one thing that sticks in the minds of readers of all ages is the whimsical, musical tone and the colorful characters of the books this talented writer penned while he was alive. Children at schools across America celebrated the famed birthday by participating in games and wearing costumes reminiscent of the characters in the Dr. Seuss books. At Manatee Elementary, most children and

teachers were dressed in colorful attire and played various games in the lobby, the cafeteria and the auditorium. Each grade participated in all events separately and although not a competition, the students worked hard to outdo one another. Some of the games were One Fish, Two Fish and Hop on Pop which is a hopscotch type of game played indoors, just outside the school office. The event ran from 8:30 to 10 a.m. with a stop, drop and read break at 9:45. At that time, the students were instructed to settle down to read one of the many Dr. Seuss books available. They read with teachers or volunteers. A favorite quote of the beloved author is, “The more that you read, the more you will know. The more that you learn the more places you’ll go,” from a book that has become a favorite gift for graduating students everywhere. As one teacher explained, “Dr. Seuss may be gone, but his characters will live on in the hearts of children forever.” VV

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Members of the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit meet for training each Wednesday. From left are Deputy, Jerry Shealy, Deputy Tamara Mullican, Deputy Brian Fritz, Cpl. Lyndale Smith, Deputy Shawn Crook and Deputy B.M. Freeman. By George White

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Especially after the recent case of a law enforcement officer dying in the line of duty, most agree that the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office deserves our thanks for their protection against criminals. What some might not think about are the four-legged officers who risk their lives daily as part of the BCSO K-9 unit. In 1997, the BCSO established the K-9 unit, which at the time, consisted of four teams. The K-9 Unit has now expanded to 13 K-9 teams that

are individually assigned to different precincts throughout Brevard County. The unit uses German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois, both dualpurpose patrol and narcotics detection canines. The 13 deputies with their K-9 partners train together on tasks including criminal searches of buildings and areas, tracking, drugs and explosives detection and officer protection. “I’ve been in the unit since 1997 and love it,’’ said Cpl. Lyndale Smith, who also is a certified trainer for the unit. “I really love the companionship

with the dogs. They are loyal and trustworthy and very hardworking. You have to be able to trust and depend on them. They‘ll die for you.” Before allowed to patrol, the deputy/K-9 pairs must complete 10 weeks of training, starting with 160 hours covering the basics of patrolling. Smith said they would later be trained for drugs or explosives. After the K-9 teams pass their certifications, the training does not stop. Continuous maintenance training must be conducted or the canines will lose proficiency in their trained tasks. Every Wednesday, all K-9 teams meet to stay proficient by providing new training challenges to both the K-9 handler and canine partner. This training will cover basic obedience, building searches, area searches, bite work and drug searches; but also allow trainers to cover unique scenarios encountered by other K-9 teams. “The key is the bonding between dog and handler,” Smith said. “We make sure they have that bond. Every dog is different; they all respond to things in different ways. We recognize what they need

and adapt training to each individual dog.” Some dogs, for instance, are animal-aggressive and can be distracted by other dogs in the unit. For that reason, they are separated or leashed so they can keep on task. Fellow-trainer Deputy Shawn Crook said, “I come to work, every day, happy.” The youngest dog in the unit is the German Shepherd Kane being trained and handled by Deputy Tamara Mullican. “I’ve been doing this for 17 years. You have to really love this job and you have to be proactive,’’ Mullican said. The K-9 Unit also performs demonstrations throughout the year to show how their trained dogs listen to them in obedience; how they apprehend criminal suspects and release on command; how they can find lost items or articles in high grass; and how they alert on hidden drugs. The dogs are on patrol for about eight or nine years after which they are retired to live out the rest of their days with their handlers and families. For more information, call 321-633-2104 or visit brevardsheriff.com. VV

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;We felt this was where the population was growing, with a perfect mix of retirees and young families, great schools and shopping,â&#x20AC;? said agent Veronica Hardy. Todd owns six locations around Florida and brokers the largest volume of premiums with Allstate combined with other insurance products, including car, boat, golf cart, life, home and various forms of property. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have the advantage in tapping into 12 different carriers. It also helps us overcome the home insurance challenge on the Florida coast, ensuring we will find coverage for any customer,â&#x20AC;? Hardy said. Todd also offers free financial planning products, headed by Jim Nickley. Todd personally designed the Viera location, decorated by framed photographs of life on the Space Coast, collected during a Facebook photo contest. The goal is to outgrow the location from a handful of agents to a staff of 40, according to Jeff East, spokesman for the Ted Todd Florida operations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very excited about the larger, more inviting accommodations and look forward to growing in the area.â&#x20AC;? For more information, call 321-777-8500 or go to TedToddInsurance.com. VV

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The Space Coast chapter of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) believes engineering is for everyone with a passion for the field. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We really try to outreach to younger women to encourage them to come into the math and science fields,â&#x20AC;? said Viera resident Suzanne Plantec, a longtime SWE member. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to get as many women who are interested involved as we can, as we do some really neat things.â&#x20AC;? In late February, the 23-year-old organization thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 100-members strong, celebrated its annual award ceremony at the Rockledge Country Club to award scholarships and honor local ladies of the community working in the engineering field who are advancing women in many aspects. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a chance to recognize the technical achievements of women along the Space Coast,â&#x20AC;? Plantec said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are from different companies throughout the county doing different things and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a nice thing to do.â&#x20AC;? In doing so, they hope to debunk many myths about the engineering field, especially that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a career

path meant only for men. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our mission is to inform the community of the opportunities available for women,â&#x20AC;? Plantec said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve learned is from the organization and the speakers and tours weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s given me a chance to network and socialize with women in the same field as me. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s changed my life in that sense.â&#x20AC;? During regular meetings hosted throughout the county, the group focuses not only on engineering subjects, but also on social matters. Additionally, the women donate their time and skills to the community hoping to make an impact insuring that women in the future will not have to work as hard to become engineers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We volunteer and host a lot of workshops to get young women involved,â&#x20AC;? said vice president Kristin Freeman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re reaching a lot of students in the community who wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t otherwise have a lot of math and science opportunities and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been able to supplement that within the school systems and the girl scouts.â&#x20AC;? For information, visit swe-sc.org. VV

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(L-R): Liz Morrisey, Kevin Morrisey, the authors of “God’s Lineup: Testimonies of Major League Baseball Players” at a local book signing with Viera spring training Washington Nationals outfielder, Brett Carroll, whose testimony is included in the book. BY Angela Smith

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Viera East Golf Course superintendent Scott Mosher surveys the 127acre grounds he oversees. By Linda Wiggins

The Viera East Golf Course’s fans are legion. Golf pro Justin Wasson received 12 emails from youngsters attending February’s 2012 Florida State Gold Association Junior Tour praising the fast greens, including one from 10-year-old winner, Latanna Stone. The hands behind the success don’t drive a golf club, but instead, a maintenance golf cart. Scott Mosher has been maintaining the greens since June 2005, a challenge for the 127-acre course that hosts 250 golfers daily, with 6,000 rounds of golf played last month. “Imagine what happens when you go to your mailbox, back and forth, every day,” Mosher said. “You wear a path in the grass and the ground, right? Well, multiply that by all the players we have, getting in and out of their carts, walking to and from the green, in exactly the same spot.” Add Florida’s blazing sun, high winds and driving rain for a challenge. To Mosher, it’s just one more reason his loves his job, something different every day. “I love what I do. I love being outdoors. And because I am from Maine, I will never complain about how hot it can get,” Mosher said. The Viera course likely has the greatest variety of wildlife in the area because of its buffer preserves reaching to the St. Johns River. In a given day, Mosher may see nesting Sandhill cranes and bald eagles, white pelicans, coyotes, bobcats and deer, in addition to the other unique wildlife spotted on Central Florida courses. In addition to overseeing the Viera East course, Mosher oversees the conservation areas around the 86 lakes across Viera’s 5,000 acres. Mosher spends his two days off from his 12-day workweeks outdoors. He and his wife, Karen, hit the road on his Harley-Davidson Roadglide, with camping a favorite pastime. For more information, call 321-639-6500. VV

What do you get when you mix Major League Baseball players and the exploration of Christ? Some pretty powerful stories, according to former Suntree United Methodist parishioner, Elizabeth Morrisey. Last month, Elizabeth and her husband Kevin, hosted a book signing in Melbourne showcasing, God’s Lineup: Testimonies of Major League Baseball Players, the couple’s recently published book that holds revelations of 26 former and current MLB players featuring how and why Christ has served them within their personal lives and sports careers. The Morriseys player captured the attention of local baseball fans and fellowfaithful residents, with the

help of Viera’s Washington Nationals outfielder Brett Carroll, whose testimony is included in the book about how baseball had become his God and how it was hard to share his faith with teammates. Carroll is in Brevard County for spring training. “Being a fan of baseball and knowing that there is a book that you can get nearby that features a ball player that’s in their hometown where you watch him on the field and read about him and feel like you know him is really cool,” Elizabeth Morrisey said. “You’ll see how down to earth these guys are, how much they love the Lord and learn about the players while getting to hear about Jesus.” The idea of the inspiring book surfaced after the couple attended a St. Louis Cardinals game on the team’s Faith Day in 2006, where players discussed how blessed they felt

and how they served the Lord. “We thought how great it would be to get these ball players into a book discussing their faith and testimonies,” she said. “I think it’s wonderful that Christianity is becoming more apparent in sports and that we hear about it and more players are willing to talk about it.” The couple’s goal is changing how fans view athletes in relation to Christ. “Reading these players’ stories and their testimonies you’ll recognize that they’re humans and although they play baseball and make some good money, you’ll see that they’ve dealt with difficult stuff and deal with problems just like the rest of us,” Kevin Morrisey said. “You’ll see how they turned to their faith and overcame those challenges. It’s truly amazing.” For more information, visit godslineup.com. VV

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Are you looking for just the right cheese to start off your meal? Viera Publix cheese specialist Becke Parkhurst might suggest a nice triplecrĂ¨me Brie, which you could bake in a crust and serve with jam and walnuts. How about a nice Gouda from cows that sleep on waterbeds, or a cheese from beer-drinking cows? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The happier and more relaxed the cow, the better the cheese,â&#x20AC;? said Parkhurst, who along with three other cheese specialists and management were trained by a certified frommagier. The name is similar to a sommelier or a wine steward, which by the way, trained the Publix wine specialists. Dubbed a Publix hybrid, the destination shopping store has a full-service meat case, organic fruits, vegetables and foods of all kinds, foods from cultures all over the world, a cafĂŠ with baristas, a health and wellness section staffed by a registered nurse, party planners and moreâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;all trained by experts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We sampled 185 cheeses in one week,â&#x20AC;? Parkhurst said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have more than 200 ' ' # ' &' %( $! "' ')

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