Viera Voice February 2012

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C e l e b r at i o n

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Black History Month Feature Page 8

Rainbow Award Winner Page 4

Suntree Elementary STEM Night Page 20

Tuskegee Tribute Page 2

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Murals at Viera Hospital help Girl Scout achieve Gold Award Quest Elementary makes learning fun with ugly pies Page 20

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To earn her Girl Scout Gold Award, and to brighten hospital exam rooms, Katy Rewis paints a child-friendly mural. By George White

Killer ‘B’ historical bomber pilot shares his love of aviation history Page 35

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Katy Rewis, of Melbourne, learned how scary hospitals can be in 2009 when her 5-year-old cousin had to be treated in Orlando after accidentally cutting her head while swimming. But, rather than just complaining about the situation, she decided to do something about it for other children. Rewis, an 11th grader at Cocoa Beach Jr.-Sr. High School, planned and painted murals at Viera Hospital as Presort Std U.S. Postage PAID Orlando, FL Permit No. 1979

part of her quest for Girl Scouting’s Gold Award, an honor similar to becoming an Eagle Scout for Boy Scouts. Gathering donated materials and using her own sketches, Rewis, of Troop 1419, spent two full days, in early January, creating the first animalthemed mural in an examination room. Her troop had been raising money for a project like this, so she had a $200 budget, but the project cost about $300 and additional funds were needed. Home Depot also donated some

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materials. She said she plans a similar mural in another examination room, this one with an underwater theme. “I did a smaller mural in my bathroom as practice so I sort of knew what it was going to be like. A lot of people stopped by while we were working on and said that they liked the way it was looking,’’ she said. Starting at about 6 a.m., the first painting day was a full 14 hours,

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Diversity got its beginnings in 1940s Alabama By MARTHA MASIELLO

Born in New York and raised in Ohio, the African-American student had achieved his childhood dream. He was about to learn to fly airplanes. The young white Army Air Corps instructor from California received an assignment to instruct a group of new cadets on flying and fighter pilot tactics. Together, they would cross the lines of diversity and become a component of history in the making. In the early 1940s, civil rights organizations and the black press exerted pressure that ultimately resulted in the formation of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first AfricanAmerican military aviators in

the US Armed Forces. They served during World War II in the Army Air Corps, all the while being subjected to daily racial discrimination. Lt. Col. Hiram Mann (USAF Ret.) flew 48 missions with the 332nd Fighter Group, the 302nd and 100th Fighter Squadrons during World War II. He remained in the Air Force for more than 20 years. “I wrote letters to the War Department about getting into a flying training program for my country, and received responses saying there were no provisions for Negroes to fly in any branch of the military. The attitude then was that we would never fly. They did not want us to fly. We were fighting to free others from oppression in Europe, yet we

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Tuskegee airman, Hiram Mann of Titusville, signs a poster at the opening of Red Tail.

weren’t free here in the US,” Mann said. Lt. Col. Robert Hughes (Ret.) was sworn into the Army Air Corps in 1942 and selected for pilot training. In 1944, he was assigned to Tuskegee Army Air Field in Alabama as an instructor pilot. His lengthy career included service in World War II, Korea and Vietnam and included flying P-51s, B-26s and B-47s. He also instructed Chinese and Turkish students at Randolph Field in San Antonio, Texas. “Most of the Tuskegee cadets were from the North and mid-west, because of the educational requirements for their pilot training at that time,” Hughes said. “The War Department didn’t think the trainees would be qualified. These guys went through school against all odds and made enormous contributions to the country and the war effort. This was a huge stepping stone to improving race relations. More than 900 pilots were trained in All major credit cards accepted Dinner: Tues.-Thurs. 5-9:30 p.m., Fri.- Sat. 5-10 p.m. and Sun. 5-9 p.m.

both single- and twin-engine planes. I was shocked and upset that I was not permitted to live on the Tuskegee base, and was housed elsewhere, and also at the inhumane treatment afforded folks during that period. Hiram was one of my better students.” Hughes’ career included assignments to Hawaii, Japan and Korea. Original Tuskegee airmen, known as DOTAs (documented original Tuskegee Airman) have received Congressional Medals of Honor. A DOTA is anyone — man or woman, military or civilian, black or white —– who served at Tuskegee Army Air Field or in any of the programs stemming from the Tuskegee Experience between the years 1941 and 1949. For more information on Tuskegee Airmen, General Daniel “Chappie” James, Jr. Chapter, contact Amicitia Maloon-Gibson at maloon57@aol.com. VV

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Rainbow award winner is a Suntree resident

VIERA VOICE Linda Wiggins

Bat watchers Dave and Sean (on his dad’s shoulders) Camden take a break from soccer at Viera Regional Park to wait for bats to exit their roost at the volunteer garden. By Linda Wiggins VIERA VOICE Katherine Sonn

L to R: Michael Hennessey, Kara Lord and Ann McCandless attend the January 2011 meeting of the Brevard Association of Human Services, where McCandless received the Rainbow Award for her work with the Space Coast Center for Mothers with Children. By MARY BROTHERTON

Ann McCandless has always been involved in the community and a year ago, she added working at the Space Coast Center for Mothers with Children to her many volunteer activities. Kara Lord, volunteer coordinator at the Center said, “Ann’s commitment and dedication are truly extraordinary. She is my go-to-girl. I honestly can’t imagine how this center would run its daily operations without her help.� Because she believes in the Center for Mothers with Children so strongly, McCandless gave up other

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volunteer positions to be readily available. “I mostly drive,� McCandless said. Lord praised McCandless, who prefers to remain behind the scenes. “For a year, now, she has made countless trips, using her own vehicle and paying for her own fuel, to transport moms to and from school, various doctors’ appointments, church and other activities.� McCandless admitted she put more than 4,300 miles on her car, working 15 to 20 hours each week, to help women who need assistance with paperwork, transportation and even English.

“But it’s not about me or what I can do,� McCandless said, “I don’t do enough. Without the dedication of people like Lila Buescher and Allison Hood, the Center would not be able to do what it does. Of course, we’d all be lost without Kara.� Buescher is the president and CEO of Space Coast Center for Mothers with Children. Hood is the center’s program director. Space Coast Center for Mothers with Children is a safe place where mothers and their children who are experiencing crisis may rebuild their lives with concrete plans to help them achieve independent living. The center offers help and guidance – and with volunteers like McCandless – quite often, it offers hope. For more information, call 321-255-9914 or visit spacecoastcenter.org. VV

Bats are beneficial across Brevard, bringing down big numbers of pesky mosquitoes better than any manmade approach. You’re likely a fan, since they’re no harm to humans, unless a colony decides to make their home in yours. “We just spent $2,000 getting them out of our roof for the second time in five years,� said Camden Gooch of Suntree. “I think they’re great. We have never even seen a mosquito near our house. But we just wish they would get out of our house and stay out.� Suntree and Viera share two characteristics that make bats choose this area more than any other: bodies of water and golf courses. The upside of bats is no mosquitoes in an area that would otherwise be plagued with them. The downside when a resident is an unintentional landlord is constant high-pitched squeaks and a pungent odor from dung that is so strong it gets its own word: guano. The flying mammals are so good at mosquito control that they are protected by law from being removed during their maternity season, April 15 through August 15. When they are removed, screens are placed over cracks that develop between roof shingles or tiles that allow them to fly out but not return. Bat houses help, some. “They are very territorial. They love going back to the place they were born or once lived, and only if they are prevented from going back or going to any other nearby houses in their territory will they call their new place home,� said David Diaz of American Bat Removal. While it may seem inhumane to expect bats to live in a tiny wood box atop a pole exposed to the Florida sun, that’s just the way they like it. Roost temperatures of 100 to 120 degrees help their babies mature faster, according to Diaz. For more information, contact Diaz at 877-874-7759 or visit americanbat.com. VV

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Words to Live by:

Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice.

Udo Schenatzky is the regional director for Inaria International, a distributor of sports and active wear that specializes in soccer apparel, which is a natural for the president of the Viera Soccer Club and Cape Canaveral Soccer Club. He has been playing soccer since he was 8 years old and even worked with German football (soccer) stars Uli Stein and Karl Heinz-Korbel. Schenatzky is a member of the Suntree Master Homeowner Association board of directors and feels everyone “should not be trapped by dogma,” or living with the results of other people’s thinking.

Your website links to The Secret. Can you tell us what led you there? I saw The Secret movie the first time, 10 years ago. It is actually related to my words to live by: Believe, imagine, receive.

Did you know when you first met Oka Nikolov, that he had the potential to be a great player? He was drawing from another top youth club, Darmstadt 98, to Eintracht. He did not really have any serious goalkeeper training until he trained with me. As I talked to him, this past November, we joked that he was very sour in the first two months. The coach who drew him said, “This guy has the potential to be a big one because he has no nerves.” That means he stays always cool and never gets nervous. What was it like to coach at the German sports club, Eintracht Frankfurt?

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His thoughts It was just like a dream come true in the beginning, because I come from a small village from the countryside, and then to be with one of the famous bundesliga (football/soccer) clubs. I was very proud to be a part of the youth coaching staff.

What is one of your fondest memories of working with the young players here in Viera? I had the opportunity to train the best goalies in Brevard like Megan Dorosey (UNF) or Sean Double from Cocoa. He played as the only player from Brevard in a US academy team. I taught them my way to be a successful goalkeeper. Which would challenge you more, a single child with severe learning disabilities or a dozen talented players with bad attitudes? Definitely, the bad attitudes. What historical event can you vividly remember?

As the wall came down in Berlin. I wasn’t there, but I remember it well.

During the World Cup, do you always have a favorite team? Germany, of course.

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What is your biggest challenge today? To stay healthy.

If we looked in your refrigerator today, what would we find there? Typical American food What food did you hesitate to try, but learned to love once you tasted it? Salad. What is your favorite comfort food? Typical German food

Where do you turn when you need an answer to a question? To God. VV

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Finding a manager

Association Living By Frank Kneiser CMCA, AMS, PCAM

When you are looking for a new or replacement community association manager, these are some ideas that may help you find the right person. Associations will often appoint a committee to screen the total

candidate pool and make a recommendation to the Board. Credentials and background are critical. If your association utilizes a management company, it is important that you choose the manager and not the company. That should be part of your contract with the management company. The same criteria would apply whether you hire your manager directly or you have a management company employee. In the State of Florida, a community association manager must be licensed. Florida was the first state in the country to require this. Licensure requires a pre-license education course, criminal background check, and finger printing, followed by a competency

exam. Once licensed, a manager is required to take continuing education classes to maintain the license in good standing. This process assures your association of a manager with at least a basic knowledge of the profession. Subsequently, there are advanced educational opportunities for managers. Some associations require their managers take these courses and some managers take the initiative on their own. The candidate’s resume should show a progressive history of advancement and responsibility. Any gaps of unemployment must be satisfactorily explained and confirmed. Usually references are required. However, most people only provide references they

know will produce positive results. I recommend using sunbiz.org to find directors and officers of former employers. Then contact these people directly. A candidate who is involved in the community through service clubs and volunteer organizations will be an added benefit. Formal education is often a consideration while life experience is frequently as valuable. The interview may be the most important part of the process. Positive chemistry should be established soon after the interview begins. Look for a professional, friendly demeanor because this person will be the face of your association to your owners, vendors and community. Your applicant

should have a positive attitude while never making negative comments. This person should be a proactive self-starter, as they will be working without direct supervision most of the time. A demonstration of planning and organization is also vital. It is a good sign when the contender actually asks for the job. 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. VV

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Suntree dentist serves far and near By LINDA WIGGINS

Suntree dentist Michael Fowler put his money where others’ mouths were this past summer, and now he and his fellow dentists are doing the same locally. During the month of February, Children’s Dental Health Month, Give Kids a Smile will provide dental services to lowincome children who do not qualify for Medicaid. “Treating children in need is very rewarding,� Fowler said. “We all loved it and were richly rewarded with satisfaction for having brightened the futures of these indigent children. We hope to encourage others to do great things to with their vacations. But we also feel it’s important to serve in our own backyards, too.� Fowler’s love for rural Peruvian people was sparked as a missionary 20 years ago. It was natural that he would return to lead a team to meet their basic physical needs as well: healthy teeth to last a lifetime. Fowler brought his staff and equipment to Peru for a two-week period in June and July to treat 200 children and 100 adults, including teachers and staff of rural

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Suntree dentist Michael Fowler and his family combined work with pleasure by treating rural children in Peru and also by visiting Macchu Picchu, one of the seven wonders of the world.

schools and students’ parents. A rural school, Tambo de Gozo, cleared out a classroom to serve as a dental clinic for the community. In addition to providing

dental care, the team taught children and families good dental hygiene. The trip was supported by volunteers and donors from Fowler’s Mormon Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Viera, and the various churches of staff members, including a network of 50 Baptist churches. The trip was not all work and no play. Fowler and others brought their families and visited the famed Inca ruins of Machu Picchu. The school is located in Pisac, near Cusco, the oldest city in South America, allowing additional rich historic experience and sweeping vistas. VV

For more information on Give Kids a Smile or to schedule services for local children in need, call the Brevard County Dental Society at 321-636-1820. To help raise money to fund local services, the 14th Annual Tooth Trot 5K will be at the Wickham Park Pavilion on Feb. 11 at 8 a.m. Runners and walkers can register at raceit.com.

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Kendall Moore looks forward while honoring the past, in his Rockledge office.

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Did you know that Florida’s Brevard County has the greatest number of historical sites in the state? There are currently 43 marked historical sites. Roz Foster, founder and president of the North Brevard Heritage Foundation, Inc., said, “From Highway 1, take Pine, Palm and Julia streets to view one of the most historical collection of landmarks in Titusville.” These include the 1891 Prichard House, the first clerk of the court building, the 1912 Historic Courthouse, Brevard Abstract and Title and Insurance Company, the 1923 FEC Railroad Station, the Hill Grocery, the Palm

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Doty takes over as Viera baseball coach By Carl Kotala

Bob Doty’s philosophy is pretty straight forward. “The game starts on mound, and finishes on the mound,” Viera High School’s new head baseball coach said. “It’s all about pitching. It’s all about defense. If you can do those things, and you can scratch and claw enough runs, you’re going to win.” Viera, which went 14-9 last year, will be competing in Class 7A, District 3 this season against New Smyrna

Beach and University (Orange City). Armed with some quality returners, four transfers and several talented, young players, Viera should be solid in the areas Doty stresses – pitching and defense. Dave McKay is back as the team’s No. 1 pitcher with transfer Grant Willcoxon likely to serve as the team’s No. 2. Senior lefty Jacob Young will also strengthen the pitching staff, as will senior Kenton Hering and Connor Hermida, who will also see time at

February Viera High Sports Schedules VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL Feb. 3 – at Lake Mary Prep, 7 p.m. Feb. 10 – District 3 Championship game, 7 p.m. Feb. 16 – Class 7A Regional Quarterfinals, 7 p.m. Feb. 21 – Class 7A Regional Semifinals, 7 p.m. Feb. 25 – Class 7A Regional Finals, 7 p.m. Feb. 28-March 3 – Class 7A State Championships at the Lakeland Center, TBA JUNIOR VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL Feb. 3 – at Lake Mary Prep, 5:30, p.m. VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL Feb. 4 – District 3 Championship game, 7 p.m. Feb. 9 – Class 7A Regional Quarterfinals, 7 p.m. Feb. 14 – Class 7A Regional Semifinals, 7 p.m. Feb. 18 – Class 7A Regional Finals, 7 p.m. Feb. 21-24 – Class 7A State Championships at Lakeland Center, TBA VARSITY WRESTLING Feb. 3 – District 5 Tournament at Osceola (Kissimmee), 12 p.m. Feb. 10-11 – Class 3A Regional Tournament at Brandon, 12 p.m./ 12:30 p.m. Feb. 17-18 – Class 3A Finals at the Lakeland Center, TBA VARSITY BOYS SOCCER Feb. 3 – Class 4A Regional Semifinals,

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third base. Marty Martinez is back and will play at either second or short, while Matt Cowan should provide some spark in right field. When he’s not pitching, Hering will be at third or in the outfield, while McKay will play first base. The Hawks should get some help from transfers Reid Neal (shortstop), Brandon Goff (Infield) and Adam Rosenfield (catcher). The Hawks are also high on Connor Prater (OF), Kyle Post (INF/OF), Kyle Hintze (OF) and sophomores Billy Lamm (catcher) and Kevin Kostyk (second base). Doty, who was an assistant coach for the Hawks for three seasons, believes it’s going to take a lot of hard work from both the players and the coaches for the Hawks to better their district runner-up status the past two seasons. However,

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Viera High baseball players (from l-r) Kenton Hering, Matt Cowan and Dave McKay will play key roles for the Hawks this season as they compete in a new district. the Hawks have the pieces in place to do just that. “We’ve gotten better every year I’ve been here,” Doty said. “Now, we’re knocking on the door.” VV

Sports Shorts Boys Basketball With a 3-0 district record heading into the final game, all signs point to Viera High School hosting its district championship game on Feb. 11 against University (Orange City) or New Smyrna Beach. That would also mean Viera would qualify for the Class 7A regional playoffs. The Hawks recently beat Satellite 75-43 on the road. Keith Neterer had 15 points in that game, while Chris Anderson and Erick Dejesus each had 13 and Andrew Hollowell added 12. Girls Basketball Led by their core group, which includes Maggie Davis, Dee Anderson,

Rolanda Hayes, Mariah Deckard, Kat Muller, Kelsey Dolan and Kelsey Muller, the Hawks have rolled through the regular season and are set to host the district championship game on Feb. 4. One of Viera’s wins came against Riverview, which was ranked No. 1 in at least one 7A poll at the time. The Hawks’ fast-paced style will be tough for opponents to match up with.

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Offseason program should pay off for Viera wrestlers By Carl Kotala

Viera High wrestling coach Jim Gentile can’t say enough about the Hawks’ offseason workout program and how it helps his guys get ready for the season. “That offseason program that Coach (Greg) Rennie runs, that’s why we’re successful to be honest with you,” Gentile said. The benefits of that offseason work will start paying off soon as the Hawks try to overtake Palm Bay as the top wrestling program in the county. Viera may have lost several key wrestlers from last season, including state champion Ty Cartmell,

but with 13 returning lettermen, that doesn’t mean they’re lacking for talent. “We reloaded,” Gentile said. “Like I said, that offseason program helped. We have a solid lineup with juniors and seniors and we have some younger guys coming up that will really help us, too.” Leading the way for Viera will be a quartet of team captains that includes seniors Kole Kimberly (195 pounds) and Dalton Rennie (145, 152 or 160) and juniors Hunter Waite (132) and Josh Amos (126). Waite finished sixth in the state last year at 125 pounds, while Amos is coming off an injury that forced him to miss last season.

Other key wrestlers include Cody Canada at 113 pounds (regional qualifier last year), junior Reuben Darr at 120 (injured last year) and the Hughes twins — Terrence and Terrell. One of the juniors will wrestle 182, while the other will wrestle at 220. Junior Blake Mahl or Tom Fish will likely wrestle at 170, while Jonathan Kenney — sixth in the state last year at 152 — will likely go at 160. The Hawks have a few holes to fill in a couple of weight classes — which have changed for this season — but otherwise, Viera seems to be ready to contend for the Cape Coast Conference title again this season. VV

Viera softball could surprise in 2012

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Viera High’s Kole Kimberley (center, top) waits for the referee to confirm he has his opponent pinned during the Viper Duals at Space Coast High School. Kimberley (195 pounds) went undefeated in the tournament to improve to 34-3 on the season. during the Viper Duals at Space Coast High School. Kimberley (195 pounds) went undefeated in the tournament to improve to 34-3 on the season.

Sports Shorts eight goals in those four games. The Hawks also got standout play from goalkeeper, Kevin Montes.

Girls Soccer The Hawks finished the regular season 15-1-2 and were likely to face topseeded Melbourne in the district championship game. The Hawks had four players tear ACLs — Hope Leonard,

continued from 16 Jackie Stengel, Taylor Cahoon and Hailey Sebree — and called up three JV players — Summer Conneen (GK), Allison Summers and Kelsey Keesecker. Mariah Lewis’ 16 goals led the Hawks while Maddy Nagy had 10. Joy Wilkinson had 12 assists and goalkeeper Samantha Lewin made 50 saves. VV

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The Viera High softball team, led by (l-r top) Shay Richardson, Mary Dawson (l-r bottom) Lindsey Bishop and Ana Breeden could surprise people who think they aren’t as strong as last season. By Carl Kotala

While it’s true the Viera High School softball team lost several key players from last year’s team that made it to the regional finals for the second year in a row, those who think the Hawks will take a step back this season could be in for a surprise. “They’re going to be younger, but I think we’ve got the potential to be pretty strong,” Hawks softball coach Dale Pierce said. “All of our pitchers are returning. To be honest, I think we’re going to surprise some people. I think with what we’ve got coming, we honestly can be better this year than what we were last year.”

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Returners Ana Breeden and Kate Callinan, along with freshman Sarah Seibert, headline the pitching staff, which should be strong. Other key returners include senior shortstop Shay Richardson, first baseman Lindsey Bishop and outfielder Lauren Palombi. Having a healthy Mary Dawson back at second base will be a big boost, as will the addition of sophomore Dee Anderson once basketball season is over. Replacing catcher Alex Breeden will be one of Viera’s biggest tasks this season. That job is likely to go to one of two freshmen – Nicky Abato or Ashley Dehn. “We all work well

together,” Ana Breeden said. “We all have a common goal. We know what we want to achieve.” Viera’s returners, especially Breeden and Callinan, who stepped in last year when top pitcher Kinsey Simmons was injured, should benefit from last year’s playoff run. “We just need to play as a team, become a family and have fun,” Richardson said. “No stress. No fighting. Have fun and make a difference.” Though the Hawks will move into Class 7A this season, the goal still hasn’t changed. “We want to make it to the Final Four this year,” Bishop said.VV

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SUNDAY

Calendar

FEBRUARY MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

1 Wednesdays

THURSDAY

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Military Officers Life Enrichment Series Assoc. Meeting 8 to 9 a.m. with Rev. Ron Fox 7 - 9 p.m. Center for Spiritual Living - Space Coast 835 Executive Lane, #136 Rockledge 321-338-2990 cslspacecoast.org

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Super Sunday Bowl Party

Duran Golf Club 7032 Stadium Parkway Viera, Florida 32940 321-504-7776

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Suntree Garden Club Feb. 7 & 8 9:30 a.m. Brevard Symphony Suntree/Viera Library Orchestra 902 Jordan Blass Drive 321-751-1581

Cruise-On-In Car Show

4th Annual Rockledge Art & Craft Fair 5 p.m. McLarty Park Barton Blvd, Rockledge

Every Sunday

Sunday Mimosa Brunch

10 a.m. -2 p.m. $14.99 p.p. Includes a complimentary mimosa. Duran Golf Club 7032 Stadium Parkway Viera, Florida 32940 321-504-7776

13 Valentine’s Day Tea Open to the community. RSVP by February 10. One Senior Place 8085 Spyglass Hill Rd Melbourne 321-752-2533

The Bronx Wanderers

Sponsored by The Central Brevard Humane Society. 10 a.m. Humane Society 1020 Cox Road,Cocoa. Cost is $7.00 per hand or (2) hands for $10.00. Donations of pet supplies are greatly appreciated. All vehicles are welcome.

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Space Coast Senior Open Pro-Am

Suntree Country Club One Country Club Drive Suntree 321- 242-6230

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Music on the Hill

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

PCC Singing Valentines

9 Military Officers Assoc. Meeting 8 to 9 a.m. Golf Club House 861 Marina Rd. Patrick AFB 321-784-8934

This is It book talk 1 p.m. Suntree/Viera Library 902 Jordan Blass Road Suntree 321-255-4404

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Oyster Mat Workshop Military Officers 10 a.m. to noon Assoc. Meeting Free

9 a.m. to 8 p.m. 12 years old and older $45 Riverwalk: A Family Park Anywhere in Brevard County 5355 US Hwy 1 321-724-1204 Rockledge 321- 254-9453

8 to 9 a.m. IRCC Colony Hall 1936 Freedom Dr. Viera 321-784-8934

Duran Golf Club 7032 Stadium Parkway Viera, Florida 32940 321-504-7776

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9th Annual Molly Mutt Poker Run

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9:30 a.m. 1493 South Fiske Boulevard Rockledge 321-638-3840

21 Military Officers Assoc. Luncheon Noon The Tides 1001 N. A1A Patrick AFB 321-453-2947

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4

Back & Neck Pain 101 The Market Place with Dr. Deuk 12 to 1 p.m. 8043 Spyglass Hill Rd Melbourne RSVP: 321-751-3389

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 3270 Suntree Blvd. Suntree 321-914-7047

Cruise-On-In Car Show

Parents’ Night Out

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5:30 to 10 p.m. Space Coast Symphony $12 per child. Tosca — Registration and payment are due by 2 p.m. an unstaged production Viera Regional Community Ctr 140 minutes with 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way 2 intermissions 321- 433-4891 6 p.m. Scott Center at Holy Art with a Heart Auction Trinity Episcopal Academy 5625 Holy Trinity Drive to benefit Devereux Preview 6 p.m., Auction 7 p.m. Melbourne, FL 32940 $20 general admission $15 p.p. or $25 for 2 18 and under FREE Holiday Inn Viera 321 536-8580 8298 N. Wickham Rd. SpaceCoastSymphony.org 321-549-7316

Heart Health Seminar

with Dr. Jeong 12 to 1 p.m. 8043 Spyglass Hill Rd Melbourne RSVP 321-775-1319

The Market Place 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 3270 Suntree Blvd. Suntree 321-914-7047

Free presentation and guided tour on bird-watching

4:30 p.m. Riverwalk Nature Center US 1, Rockledge 321- 433-4490

22 League of Women Voters of the Space Coast

11:30 a.m. The luncheon is $20 and the public is invited Tuscany Grill 7640 N. Wickham Road Suntree 321-622-4071

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Girl Talk Toastmasters Viera/Suntree 6 p.m. The Pizza Gallery and Grill Toastmasters Club The Avenue Viera 321-243-7543

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SATURDAY

4th Annual Rockledge Art & Craft Fair 5 p.m. McLarty Park Barton Blvd, Rockledge 321-690-3978

Valentine’s Sweetheart Dinner

3 to 5 p.m. The Studio Theatre The King Center for the Performing Arts 3865 N. Wickham Rd Melbourne 321-242-2219

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Cocoa-Rockledge Garden Club

10:20 a.m. & 12 p.m. King Center for the Performing Arts 3865 North Wickham Road Melbourne 321-242-2219

321-690-3978

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

FRIDAY

6:55 p.m Wuestoff Reference Laboratory Break Room 6800 Spyglass Court Viera 321-208-7642

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Military Officers Assoc. Meeting

Headaches: Bulging Discs or Spinal Stenosis

8 to 9 a.m. Golf Club House 861 Marina Rd. Patrick AFB 321-784-8934

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with Dr. Deuk & Dr. Li 12 to 1 p.m. 8043 Spyglass Hill Rd Melbourne RSVP: 321-751-3389

2

Music of the Silver Screen

Feb 29 - Mar 01, 2012 Free concert featuring silver screen favorites. Melbourne Auditorium 625 E. Hibiscus Ave. Melbourne FL 32935 321-952-9949

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The Market Place 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 3270 Suntree Blvd. Suntree 321-914-7047

Recital by Laurent Boukobza

Sponsored by BMTA 7:30 p.m. Tickets: Seniors & Students: $5 - Others: $10 Atlantic Music Center 25 S. Wickham Rd. Melbourne 321 638-3861

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Annual Florida Tech Botanical Fest and Garden Sale

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Florida Tech 150 West University Blvd. Melbourne 321-674-6152

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Viera Regional Community Center

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SCHOOL

Viera Regional Park 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera 321-433-4891

Activities Just for Kids! Call: 321-433-4891 Monday Baby Baton & Ballet (under 6yr) 4:15 - 5 p.m.

Quick Start Tennis (6 - 8yrs & 9 - 11 yrs)

4 - 5 p.m. & 5 - 6 p.m.

Baton– Level 1 (beginner 6yr+) 5 - 5:50 p.m.

Fencing (13 yrs and under) 5 - 7 p.m.

American Kenpo Karate (7 - 12yrs) 4 - 5 p.m.

Kidstuff Guitar and Voice 6 – 7 p.m.

Baton– Level 2 & 3 (13+yrs) 6 - 7 p.m.

Boxing Fitness (10 yrs & older) 6 – 7 p.m.

10 & under QuickStart ( Poppie) 6 - 7 p.m.

Thursday

Tuesday Home School PE (5 - 8yrs) 1 - 2 p.m.

Lil Sports (3 –5 yrs) 4 - 5 p.m.

Home School ART (5 - 8yrs) Home School PE (9 - 12yrs) 2 - 3 p.m. American Kenpo Karate (7 - 12yrs) 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Hip Hop (5 - 11yrs) 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.

Friday

Lil Sports (2-5 yrs) 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday

Saturday

Toddler Time (2 - 5yrs) 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

By Rosemary H. Lynn

Quest Elementary School in Melbourne recently held a unique reading contest for its first and second grade classes. Over the holidays, the children were assigned to read the book, Ugly Pie, by Lisa Wheeler and Heather Soloman. They kept track of the minutes of reading they completed on a log sheet created by their teachers and turned them in when they returned to class on Jan. 9. The winning classes were Barbara Geer’s VIERA VOICE Rosemary H. Lynn first graders with a total of 3,500 minutes Mrs. Geer’s first graders enjoy eating the pie of reading and Traci Athanason’s second they helped prepare in Quest Elementary’s school graders with a total of 4,100 minutes. cafeteria. On Tuesday, Jan. 10, the students gathered together with Lori Kessel, the school’s he finds enough goodies to make the kind of media specialist, to help bake chocolate pie that looks ugly, but tastes great. The book cream and apple pies for their award party even includes a recipe for Ugly Pie. This was to be given that afternoon. Later, they gaththe inspiration for the teachers and Kessel ered in the cafeteria to eat their pies and sip to make the reading reward a sweet one. juice as well as share the fun experience with When the children were finished their friends. All of the students received eating, they talked about reading anawards outlining their accomplishments. other book for another challenge. Ugly Pie is a book written for children ages Quest Elementary knows how to make 3 to 8 years old and tells the story of Ol Bear learning fun and it shows in the enthusiasm searching for ingredients to make an ugly of the children who participated. For more pie. With the help of his woodland friends, information, call 321-242-1411. VV

Science and math shine at Suntree Elementary

Lil Sports (3–5 yrs) 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Creative Movement (3 - 5 yrs) 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Creative Movement (2 1/2 - 4 yrs) 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

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Music Club (5 - 11 yrs) 6 - 7 p.m. Feb. 10 Parent’s Night Out $12/child. Pre-pay by 2 p.m.

Ballet/Tap (4 - 8 yrs) 4:45 - 5:30 p.m.

Homework Helpers (5 - 14 yrs) 4 - 5 p.m.

Home School PE (5 - 8yrs) Home School Art (9 - 12yrs) 1 - 2 p.m. Home School ART (5 - 8yrs) Home School PE (9 - 12yrs) 2 - 3 p.m.

Home School Art (9 - 12yrs) 1 - 2 p.m.

Ugly Pie reading challenge brings sweet rewards

Boxing Fitness (10 yrs & older) 2 -3 p.m. Jr. Tennis (6 -12 yrs) Weber 3:30 – 4 p.m. & 5 – 6 p.m.

VIERA VOICE Rosemary H. Lee

Students and parents learn new math and science skills at Suntree Elementary’s event on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012. By Rosemary H. Lynn

Beginners to Adult Levels

Private Piano Voice Guitar Violin Drum Harp Lessons Little Mozart Piano 4-6 Music Birthday Parties 2-5 yr olds

• Music Box for Tots

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Announcing Ms. Eun Woo Choe, our professional pianist, is now accepting piano students.

The Orlando Science Center made Suntree Elementary School cafeteria its home Jan. 17, manning stations where staff and volunteers conducted experiments, allowing students and their families to interact. The school hosted its second annual STEM event for parents and students at the school. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. The event featured a hands-on approach to academics, where students as well as their parents could participate in various

projects. Projects included rocket building, robotics, mathematical experiments and many other educational venues that gave the children a unique chance to learn while having fun. Two leadership teams, one for math, led by Amy Cameron, and one for science, led by Jana Gabrielski, coordinated experiments in these areas. Outside in the courtyards, teams built and launched rockets and enjoyed a demonstration of a robot made from readily available mechanical parts. Volunteer Barb Kerschner, a Lockheed

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Martin engineer, acted as mentor. The team leaders for this project were Merritt Island High School students. Suntree Principal Mecheall Giombetti explained that the concept of the individual learning areas positioned throughout the school grounds allowed parents and students the opportunity to learn together in an educational arena that would inspire them to realize that education can be an entertaining experience. Students and their parents went from one station to another taking part in various experiments, including weights and measures, magnetic forces, sequencing exercises, tornado formation and gravity exercises. There was also an area where they could observe various animals and plants. STEM night event is supported by the school advisory council and the Parent Teacher Organization. According to Giombetti, Suntree Elementary has a high level of parent-and-child interaction, which helped to make this event a huge success. For more information, call 321-242-6480. VV

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Xtreme Hobbies is ‘one-stop shop’ By Denny Meneghelli

Xtreme Hobbies owner James Aulicino describes his business as a “One-stop hobby shop” that boasts a full-time mechanic and a 24-hour turnaround on most repairs. The shop sells and services remote control cars, trucks and boats as well as ARF (Almost Ready to Fly – no motor) and RTF (Ready to Fly — charge and fly) planes and helicopters. Model trains, plastic models, science fair project kits and dollhouse kits are also available at Xtreme Hobbies. In addition, Aulicino keeps his shelves stocked with parts for everything he sells and will order parts as needed for his customers. Xtreme customers are as varied as the inventory — young children who fly inexpensive foam planes as well as seasoned hobbyists that spend as much as $6,000 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL 4:30-6 P.M. Buy One Dinner Entree; Get 50% OFF 2nd Dinner Entree Not combinable with any other in-house promotions or published coupons. Limit one per table. Melbourne location only. Expires 2-29-12

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on a vehicle with a carbon fiber frame. No matter the cost, these aficionados come together for the fun of racing. Xtreme Hobbies sponsors bi-weekly races at Andretti Thrill Park in Melbourne. According to Aulicino, “People of all ages come to race, from beginners on up, with the veterans helping the newcomers.” Aulicino moved to Viera about 11 years ago and has literally helped to build the community, most recently working on the construction of the new firehouse. With the opening of his hobby shop this past November, Aulicino is now building community spirit: “Getting the neighborhood kids involved keeps them out of trouble,” he said. Xtreme Hobbies is also quickly becoming a sort of local “community center” with retirees from the Indian River Colony Club stopping by

VIERA VOICE Denny Meneghelli

Xtreme Hobbies store features a gas powered plane, Saturday, January 14, 2012

to share their knowledge and expertise. Xtreme Hobbies is located at 5410 Murrell Road, Suite 205 in Viera and can be reached at 321-735-4936. The shop is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, 10a.m. to 6 p.m. VV

Sorelli Hair Studio moves to Suntree By Linda Wiggins

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Xtreme Hobbies features a helicopter shell.

Sorelli Hair Studio and Spa is moving to Suntree, but for many of their customers, the business is simply coming back home. Co-owner Rose Cally was a stylist for a Suntree salon LUNCH and spa before leaving in MON.-SAT. 11AM-3PM 2009 to open her own shop DINNER in Melbourne with her sister, MON.-SUN. 4:30-10PM Grace Ruano. 7720 N. Wickham Road, #101 The business flourished and Melbourne (Boardwalk at Suntree) grew out of its North Harbor In Office Ultrasounds (with ins. approval) 321-254-8838 City Boulevard storefront, sending the sisters in search All major credit of bigger digs. They found it cards accepted. at North Wickham Road and Doctor McTammany would like to add St. Andrews to the line in front of Lactation support. Boulevard, in the diagonal building in front of Suntree Country Club. “People laughed at us for wanting to open a shop in a recession,” Cally said. “We

started out with three stylists and ended up amassing an amazing stable of talent, the best of the best in hair care, nail care and spa services.” Opening Feb. 1, the new location has an atypical design for a salon and spa. There are no bright lights or harsh whites. “You walk in, it’s warm and inviting. Warm colors and soft lights, like a home. You don’t come in just because you want a color and cut. You need to be refreshed, revitalized,” said Cally, adding of her clients with children, “You walk in frazzled and walk out a fresh mommy. We love it when you leave here with a swagger, looking good and feeling good, like you can take on the world.” Cally said it is important

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to make the right connection between professional and client. If one stylist isn’t the right fit, no one’s ego is hurt if you try another one next time. “We don’t care whose chair you sit in. We want you to feel comfortable, like you are home,” Cally said. The business is named for the Italian word for sisters, sorelli. “We’re Italian, and we are sisters. But it goes beyond that to the feeling of sisterhood among the staff, and extends to our clients. You don’t have to be Italian to belong, though, or even female. We have lots of male clients,” Cally said. For more information, call 321-253-0030, or go to sorellihairstudio.com. VV

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Elaine Meister stands where the drive-thru will be at the new Chase Bank that is going up on the corner of Viera Blvd. and Stadium Pkwy. on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012. By Ellen Commons-Harrell

Elaine Meister has been named as branch manager for the new Chase Bank that is going up at the corner of Viera Boulevard and Stadium Parkway. She began her banking career 14 years ago in Long Island, N.Y., where she was born and raised. She was chosen for the job because she has lived in Brevard County and has worked for the bank for 11 years throughout its acquisitions. Meister said she enjoys her job because she loves working with people, helping the community, and providing an excellent customer service experience. Chase Bank officials said they are excited about being part of the Viera business community because

the company is a very strong financial institution with a hometown banking feel. Chase has more than 15,000 employees and 454 different locations in Florida. In 2011, the corporation invested $100 million to add 37 different branches to better serve customers across the state. Chase plans to add 375 more branches in

Florida by 2015. The result will be more jobs for venders, construction workers to build the facilities, and of course, branch employees. In addition, Chase officials claim to be the number-one provider for small business administration loans to help small businesses expand and create jobs. The firm’s military banking program has

created products for veterans and service members with enhanced features and added savings. Chase has committed to hiring as many as 100,000 military veterans by the year 2020 and has already hired more than 2,000. As far as creating strong and vibrant neighborhoods, Chase Bank has donated more than $150 million to non profit

organizations and will be hiring personal bankers, a full-time loan officer and financial advisor at the new Viera Branch. Its soft opening is scheduled for Feb. 28, with its official grand opening event planned for March 10. For more information, call Elaine Meister at 877-4470866. VV

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Viera painter revives encaustic painting style By George White

Judy Edwards of Viera always wanted to be an artist, starting first as a painter of realism, including a 1997 trip around the world to practice en plein air, a French expression meaning “in the open air,” and is particularly used to describe the act of painting outdoors. Her artistic passion is heading in another unique direction now with forms of encaustic painting, a process using hot wax. “I came down to Florida 10 years ago and originally looked into doing wax emulsion painting but I found out nobody does it anymore. I went to the Ringling School (in Sarasota)

to learn about encaustic painting and I’ve been doing it ever since. I just love the colors and the texture,” Edwards said. Encaustic (hot wax) painting is a medium introduced by the ancient Greeks and often used by contemporary masters. A permanent medium, the technique can result in luminous painting effects. One technique involves spreading and manipulating wax colors on a hot metal plate and then pressing paper on it for a oneof-a kind monoprint or monotype. Other works involve manipulation of hot wax colors on canvas using tools designed for pottery. Edwards has been part of

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Judy Edwards in her Viera home studio, where she does encaustic painting using heated wax to create monoprints and other paintings.

the International Encaustics Conference in Massachusetts for the last five years, where she has studied with national leaders in this painting style. She is planning a solo show in encaustics at the Fifth Avenue Art Gallery in

Indialantic in April. “This medium has had a renaissance over the last six years or so,” she said. Edwards will share her knowledge on the subject during a Jan. 20-21 workshop at the Foosaner

Art Museum in Melbourne. “There’s nobody around here who does what I do. I’ll enjoy passing on what I know,” she said. For more information, go to judyedwards.com. VV

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Cape Canaveral Chapter, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Thursday, Feb. 2. • 8 to 9 a.m. Military Officers Assoc. Meeting Golf Club House, 861 Marina Rd., Patrick AFB

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Thursday, Feb. 9 Military Officers Assoc. Meeting 8 to 9 a.m., Golf Club House, 861 Marina Rd., Patrick AFB Thursday, Feb. 16 • 8 to 9 a.m. Military Officers Assoc. Meeting IRCC Colony Hall, 1936 Freedom Dr., Viera Tuesday, Feb. 21 • Noon Military Officers Assoc. Luncheon The Tides, 1001 N. A1A, Patrick AFB

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Members of the Zonta Club of Melbourne, who meet monthly in Suntree pose for a quick photo before they put the finishing touches on their 8th annual chocolate festival being held on Mar. 25 that benefits local community projects and women shelters around the county. L-R: Gail Cordial, chapter president, Ingrid Baird, chapter secretary and Doris Larson, chapter treasurer.

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self-sufficient women in their 30s to 60s, from Merritt Island to Viera and Palm Bay, volunteer their time and talents to support fundraisers, local scholarship VIERA VOICE photo programs and 2011 Loco for Coco winners international service projects Proceeds will benefit aimed at fulfilling Zonta’s multiple scholarships the mission and objectives. chapter awards during Next month, the chapter the year to local women will host its most profitable furthering their education, and favorable charity event, and to its long history of the eighth annual Chocolate assisting less fortunate Festival. women and children at “Everybody loves chocolate, shelters and centers around so why not?� said Gail Cordial, the county. chapter president. “It’s very “Everything we have popular, we’re raising a lot done has a meaning and of money and it’s a great is supported by many,� opportunity for community said Ingrid Baird, chapter awareness for Zonta and all of secretary. “My favorite part of our projects.� the club is the camaraderie of On March 25, the aroma of knowing that all of us come brewing hot chocolate, the together and work together sight of chocolate truffles to make a difference in the and the sound of chocolate community; it’s wonderful.� fountains will fill the Eau Call 321-300-5889 or visit Gallie Civic Center, all in the zontaspacecoast.org for more name of women. information. VV

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This is a good question I am asked a lot! The key is to assess your space, your furniture and décor. Does your house show well with your belongings in it? Does it look spacious and inviting, or cluttered and mismatched? I know it’s hard to analyze your own home objectively and that’s where I could help. Often, a home shows better with furniture in it, as a room can actually look smaller without furniture. Each home is unique and so it would depend on the size of your rooms, the amount and type of furnishings, and what condition you can keep it during the showing and marketing process.

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Prominent Professional Dan Adovasio

Watersong resident publishes first book

VIERA VOICE photo Christine J. Callahan, a Watersong resident, signs Margy Tuzzeo’s book.

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A book release party was was held on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012 in the River Room at Watersong where Christine J. Callahan signed copies of her first publication called A Beautiful Story. Watersong members gathered to hear some of Callahan’s stories and to get their own copies signed. A champagne toast added to this memorable day where Christine said “I feel like a celebrity. What an inspiration to us all that at any age it is never too late to accomplish your dreams.� A Beautiful Story is available online through most major distributors and Kindle.

Dan Adovasio moved from Daytona in 1988 to set up his own business in Viera. He chose State Farm because he feels the company’s ethics reflect his own. His father was a business owner and Adovasio said that he knew as a youngster he wanted to own his own business, too. Fulfilling childhood dreams seems to be a trend in the Adovasio family. His youngest daughter works for State Farm and is a photographer in Fort Lauderdale. Her sister she said that she wanted to be behind the scenes in the music business and now lives in Venice Beach, Calif., as the business manager for singers, songwriters and record producers.

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Cars. I just enjoy them. The Corvette club I started on the Internet in 1997 is now one of the largest. Are you afraid of anything? My fear is that people, society as a whole, are more selfish, less caring. A society is judged by how

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the sharp decline in home values. They negotiate When Paul Daley was in the settlements, deal with Air Force, he became enraged short sales of homes to to hear tales of family avoid foreclosure and then members taken advantage of work to get a release from in the legal system because the mortgage deficiency. they couldn’t afford an Sometimes it is a matter of attorney. The experience sitting down to work out a spurred him to study law, budget and repayment plan. and after 21 years active “Most of my clients are duty, he began his encore actually very happy when career as their attorney. we are done. They come He stepped off Patrick Air in stressed out. They leave Force Base, but didn’t veer knowing what their options far from fellow veterans and are, and that’s not always those still active. They are bankruptcy,” said Daley, who his favorite clientele in his also lives in Viera and with focus on bankruptcy law, fair the couple’s two children are debt collection and mortgage Viera Voice photo ice hockey enthusiasts. “It’s modification. Attorney Paul Daley opened his great to have hope for the “A lot of guys are afraid future, whether that means east Viera office in 2011. to take any legal action to a realistic plan to get caught protect themselves. They up, or a fresh start.” are afraid it will affect their To reach Daley, call ability to maintain their employment opportunities.” 321-504-9935. For a free security clearance or obtain Daley expanded to an 77-page comprehensive a clearance to go to work office in east Viera last year guide to bankruptcy in the space and defense with his wife, Colleen. They written by unbiased industry,” Daley said. “I show and their staff schedule free judges, not attorneys, go them how bad credit can consultations to lay out the hurt them worse, and that pros and cons of dealing with to guideuscourts.gov/ uscourts/FederalCourts/ bankruptcy can provide foreclosure, job loss, huge BankruptcyResources/ protection from denial of house payments lopsided by bankbasics.pdf. VV By Linda Wiggins

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Joe and Lori Rewis show their support for daughter Katy’s Girl Scout project, which involved painting murals in Viera Hospital’s examination rooms in January 2012. Katy (blue shirt ) said her favorite painting is the panda bear. Her friend Jessalyn Johnson encouraged Katy throughout the project.

working on and said that they liked the way it was looking,’’ she said. Starting at about 6 a.m., the first painting day was a full 14 hours, followed the next day starting at 8 a.m., according to Rewis, who has been a scout for 10 years. She said she has set the Gold Award project as a good

way to reach the top of Girl Scouting. “Of all the girls in Girl Scouting, only a small percentage get the Gold Award,’’ she said. In addition to the mural project, the Troop also donated children’s books as part of its Building Opportunities Of Knowledge (BOOK) program. VV

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Ava Buescher, nearly one-year-old daughter of Elizabeth Buescher of Viera, took advantage of a nice 70 degree warm winter day to check out some springtime flowers at Rockledge Gardens.

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Hayden, (top) keeping lookout, and Samuel Tucker climbing to the top, four-year-old twin sons of Drew and Jody Tucker, check out the playground equipment at Suseda Park off Murrell Road in Viera.

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Valeigha Maroney, five-years-old, was able to pick out her favorite color of African Violet while shopping at Rockledge Gardens with her parents, J.P. and Tonya Maroney of Viera.

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Veterinarian office-on-wheels cares for pets at home The Suntree Garden Club will hold its January meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 9:30 a.m. at the Suntree/Viera Library, 902 Jordan Blass Drive, Melbourne. The program will be “Growing and Working with Gourds”. Guests are welcome. Call Carol at 321-751-1581.

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Dr. Coleen Johnston provides mobile veterinarian service for multi-pet households, retirees, individuals with limited time, transportation or mobility and for owners of pets afraid of traditional veterinary options. By Maria Sonnenberg

Boo was 90 pounds of basset hound with all of the aches and pains that come with age. Having thyroid issues and auto-immune problems, the 12-year-old dog was a frequent visitor to the vet, much to the chagrin of owner Grace Doughtie, who dreaded the ordeal of taking the large, unwieldy pooch to the office as much as Boo did. Then, her good friend implored her to take charge of his two elderly Labrador retrievers, one with advanced cancer. “We basically became an assisted living facility for old dogs,” said Doughtie. “Getting the dogs to the vet was a nightmare. To me, it’s worth every penny not to have to put the dog in the car and take him to the vet.” Dr. Coleen Johnston’s Healthy Pet Veterinary Services provides in-home medical care for cats and dogs in Brevard and Indian River Counties. “She changed our lives,” said Doughtie. “I think of her as the female version of Dr. Doolittle.” Johnston’s office-on-wheels is heaven-sent for pet owners who find the convenience of house calls the perfect option for their lifestyles. The service is aimed at multi-pet households, retirees, individuals with limited time, transportation or mobility as well as for owners of pets scared of traditional veterinary hospitals. “Seeing the vet shouldn’t be a terrifying experience for your pet,” said Johnston. “We keep them relaxed in their

home environment. We prefer to get on the floor with your pet where they are most comfortable.” As she does for all her patients, Johnston visited the Doughtie dogs at their own home. “She’d sit on the floor with the dogs, so there was no stress for them,” said Doughtie. When procedures such as tumor removals, spaying and neutering and dental extractions are required, Johnston and clinic manager Cheryl LeMaster handle them in the wellequipped, colorful RV that provides stateof-the-art monitoring equipment, IV fluid pump and digital dental x-rays, among other features. “We bring all the equipment right to your driveway,” said Johnston. The service offers routine preventative care, end-of-life care, medical case management, diagnostic laboratory testing, surgical and dental procedures. When the time inevitably came for Boo to step into hound heaven, Johnston assisted Doughtie and her dog in the journey with in-home euthanasia. “Her approach to end-of-life is so different than many vets,” said Doughtie. “We had time to say goodbye and Boo was relaxed and in his familiar surroundings. They cried along with me. I will never go anywhere else.” For more information on Healthy Pet Veterinary Services, call 321-591-8442 or visit brevardmobilevet.com. VV

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Bomber pilot and Valiant Air Command member Tom Reilly doesn’t worry that he’s not a fighter pilot. He proud to own and keep his North American B-25-J medium bomber Killer ‘B’ flying. “It’s a later model, with the machine gun turret in front, but a B-25 was part of Doolittle’s Raid (where bombers were launched from aircraft carriers to bomb Japan). That’s what made the aircraft so famous,” said Reilly, of Douglas, Georgia. Reilly formerly owned and operated the Flying Tigers Warbird Museum, until Hurricane Charlie had different plans. In 2004, the hurricane damaged the hangars and aircraft and eventually put the operation out of business, according to Reilly. The Killer ‘B’, currently housed at the VAC Warbird Museum in Titusville, was built in 1944 and spent time

in Canada and Venezuela before Reilly purchased it in 2005 and restored it to flying condition. He said that there are currently 40 B-25’s flying. “When you’re a bomber pilot, you’re constantly working on them,” he said. The Killer ‘B’ is undergoing repairs to its landing gear prompted when cracks were found in a key component on the landing gear on a similar bomber. Now, the owners of all B-25s have been notified so that the repairs can be made before a problem occurs. Reilly also serves as a VIERA VOICE George White flight instructor for the Bomber pilot and Valiant Air Command member Tom Reilly is proud to own and keep his North American 26,000-pound aircraft B-25-J medium bomber Killer B flying. equipped with twin prop engines totaling 3,400 hp. some pilots have a special “Us bomber pilots accept warbird will be on display He has taught 23 pilots, and love affair with bombers,” he that the fighter pilots are during the Boomer Senior currently has a student in said. probably better than us, and Expo. The airplane was training, but said he will So Reilly said he get more attention. We’re a central point of several soon retire from teaching. appreciates the VAC museum okay with that. We just love photos that will appear in “It’s very heavy. When allowing him to keep the flying these things,” he said. the 2012 Boomer Senior you’re on one engine, which Killer ‘B’ out of the weather, Visit the VAC Museum for Guide. all pilots must learn how to and being able to fly it at the free from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call do, it’s not a friendly aircraft annual warbird airshow and on Feb. 10 and see Killer ‘B’ 321-242-1235. VV at all. It’s no rocket ship but several other similar events. for yourself as the historic

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Warbird museum now home to biplane rides

Sallie Mack prepares to model in a vintage biplane. By GEORGE WHITE

Even though flying jets is his day job, Bill Izzard of Cocoa can’t get enough of flying a 1941 Waco UPF-7 biplane housed at

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the Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum in Titusville. Izzard’s plane Lady Liberty, owned by Mark Grainger of Florida Biplanes, was used in a photo shoot

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for the 2012 Boomer Senior Guide, published by Bluewater Creative Group, also the Viera Voice publisher. “We want to provide an opportunity for folks to get

a biplane ride when they come to visit the museum, and we’re trying to make it available anytime,” said Izzard, whose day job has him piloting 757 cargo jets. The Lady Liberty was built in 1941 for the Civilian Pilot Training Program getting pilots ready to serve in World War II. Its sister plane at Florida Biplanes, the Waco Belle is also a trainer, according to Izzard. “I just love flying it. I tell my customers every time we taxi back to the hangar that I hope they had half as much fun as I had and I really mean it. We don’t have any disappointed customers,” he said. Model Sallie Mack of Satellite Beach didn’t get a chance to take a flight in Lady Liberty, but was pleased to dress up in a World War II flight jacket and leather helmet for an on-board photo.

“It was absolutely fabulous and a wonderful experience,” she said. The Lady Liberty offers flights for two passengers from 15 minutes for $170 to 45 minutes for $370. Trips range from offering a distant glimpse of Kennedy Space Center and the shuttle landing strip to a low pass over the strip as well as to Port Canaveral and down the beach to near Patrick Air Force Base, returning north over the St. John’s River. Lady Liberty and Waco Belle will be available for flights and other vintage aircraft will be on display at the Boomer Senior Guide Expo and magazine launch on Friday, Feb. 10 at the museum. For more information about Florida Biplanes, call 321-392-4125. For more information about the expo, call 321-242-1235. VV

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