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As the month of March opened on everyone’s calendars, the Brevard County Fire Rescue began operations from Station 48 in Viera. Fire Station 48 is an 8,700-square-foot facility located at 5550 Porada Drive, just off Stadium Parkway. The building will house the county fire department’s Special Operations team and is home to the department’s newest ladder truck. The county operates a second station on Murrell Road, approximately five miles away from east of I- 95. A grand opening event is being planned for later in the month. For more information, contact Assistant Chief Brad Hall at 321-633-2056.
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Health First Director of Patient Relations and Volunteer Services, Marcia Phillips, (left) and Viera Hospital Manager of Patient Relations and Volunteer Services, Debbie Helton discuss the need for more volunteers on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011, prior to the hospital’s grand opening.
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Health First’s Viera Hospital opens April 2 and is looking for more volunteers. “Viera Hospital has had a wonderful initial response,” said Debbie Helton, Viera Hospital manager of patient relations and volunteer services. “We presently have about 300 volunteers, but we are actively looking for more as the need for volunteers grows as the hospital establishes itself. We welcome the opportunity to partner with local residents to become volunteers throughout the Health First services . . . especially Viera Hospital. “We are interested in people who are committed to service, and there is a full range of opportunities for them,” said Marcia Phillips, Health First director of patient relations and volunteer services. “Health First puts patients ahead of profits,” said Elliot Cohen, Health First director of media relations. “We are now the only notfor-profit health care system serving central and southern Brevard County. We are now also the only locally-headquartered multihospital system in the entire area. That means we focus 100% of our efforts, our passion, and our commitment on residents here. All our volunteers share the same vision and values, and we are proud of their dedication,” Viera Hospital wants volunteers to work at the information desk, admissions, the gift shop, provide clinical transport and the courtesy transportation cart, comfort providers in the emergency department, deliver flowers, as greeters at the information desk and waiting rooms, the mail-room and a host of other areas. Volunteers are often retired, and large numbers are students 18 and older from BCC, especially from the nursing programs that require service hours, as part of a course requirement. Continued on page 14
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Road in Melbourne. The concert will feature Viera High School’s award-winning a cappella group Off the Record. Saturday afternoon, the Whiffenpoofs will be honored guests at the Brevard Zoo where they will give a sneak preview of their performance at 1 p.m. Former Viera resident and current Wiffenpoof member Scott “Cataclys� McCreary trained under Brevard former Metropolitan Opera star, Mark Baker, a Brevard resident.
“I’m thrilled that I can show the Whiffenpoofs my home town and my home zoo,� McCreary said, “and that my friends in Melbourne will be able to meet them and hear them sing.� McCreary is a baritone as well as the tallest of the Whiffenpoofs. “I am the tallest Whiffenpoof, but not by much,� he said. Tickets are $22.50 for adults and $17.50 for students. For details, visit kingcenter. com or call 321-242-2219.
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Former Viera resident Scott “Cataclysâ€? McCreary, center seated on the oor, looks forward to sharing his hometown with the Whienpoofs prior to their performance at the King Center.
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Coming straight from movies like Robo Cop and I, Robot comes the new Rockledge Police Department’s newest addiBY MARY BROTHERTON the Whiffs, began in 1909 as tion to its �leet. a senior quartet. They met At least once a week, the police department is called into Every year, 14 senior Yale for weekly concerts at a Yale a crisis situation. With that, they requested the help of the men are selected to join the tavern. FIRST Robotic Competition (FRC) Team 233, a group of Whiffenpoofs, the world’s On Saturday, April 23 at students and mentors of Rockledge and Viera high schools, oldest collegiate a cappella 7 p.m., the Whiffenpoofs asking for a simple robot to allow its of�icers to deliver a safe group. Recently featured will perform at the King communication device in high-stress circumstances. on NBC’s The Sing-Off, the Center for the Performing In mid-March, after 18 months of planning and building, group, affectionately called Arts at 3865 North Wickham the department didn’t expect what they were handed, especially since the designers were teens. What was supposed to be a standard remote-conNEW Restaurant trolled robot with a Now Open camera, matured into Sun - Thurs 10:30a.m. - 9:30p.m. the machine that is Fri - Sat • 10:30a.m. - 10:00p.m. now called the PDbot. It isn’t your ordinary robot that police of�icers, let alone high school students, would design. Owned & Operated by the Although the robot Puzino Brothers Since 2003 might not look like the one from the 8020 N. Wickham Rd. Across from BAYTREE movies it still can do just as much. VIERA VOICE Photo by Chris Cochie According to a Local students designed and built a statement released robot for use by the Rockledge Police by the team, the robot Department and presented it to them weighs approximately OFF Any 16� OFF Any 18� 100 pounds, light enough that it can be moved by a single Medium Pizza LARGE Pizza person. It is stable enough that its pneumatic canister launchDINE IN, Must present V.V. Must present V.V. Coupon Coupon ers can hit both short- and long-range targets, launching Take Out or Expires 4/30/11 Expires 4/30/11 items like �lash-bang and tear gas grenades as well as RPD’s FREE Delivery own camera ball. Using the department’s original goal of a roving robot with a camera, the team added more, allowing the day- and night-time camera to video record and move at least 500 feet away from the controller. It also is tough enough to endure the Florida weather conditions like heat, moisture, sand ! "# $ and canal-like areas. Boasting their mechani cal robotics skills, the team U skillfully added more enU hancements, like an infrared U spotlight, LEDs and a stan dard police throw-phone.
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Support for cutting taxes, especially corporate taxes, versus continuing public services, particularly education, continued during a rally in Viera on March 8. The Awake the State rally brought 300 supporters while 50 Tea Party and Governor Scott supporters counter-rallied. “Thugs,” “Bums!” and “Get back to work!” were terms shouted and signs held by Tea Partiers as they peacefully counter-rallied. “Back to work? How? I’m losing my job,” “We are the middle class” and “Stop the attack on Florida teachers” were on signs held by teachers, �ire�ighters and supporters of funding for public services. With Governor Rick Scott’s stated goal of eventually elim-
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Captain Eric Ciocher fishing forecast for April 2011 VIERA VOICE introduces Capt. Eric Ciocher as a regular feature. Each month, he will tell you what �ish are biting and what bait to use. Learn what works inshore, offshore, in fresh water and in the surf. Capt. Eric owns and operates Space Coast Fishing, a �ishing charter service in Brevard County. He is the host of “Ultimate Catch”, which airs on Sportsman channel 118 on Brighthouse, channel 605 on DirectTV and channel 395 on DishTV. If you would like to book a guided �ishing trip with Capt. Eric, contact him at 321-253-6463 or spacecoast�ishing.com. Inshore. The Banana and Indian River lagoons will continue to be active for red�ish, sea trout and snook should start showing up any time now. The best place to target these �ish are in the �lats or near the spoil islands using cut mullet or live shrimp. Offshore In the Atlantic ocean along the Brevard coast as the water temperatures begin to rise into April, look for 70 degrees to target cobia and triple tail as they start to migrate from the offshore reefs and wrecks into about 40 to 50 foot of water. One technique to catching these �ish is to sight �ish them on the surface with jigs tipped with squid or a shrimp.
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Fresh Water. The waters levels are still extremely low in the St. Johns River. The black crappie (a.k.a. speck) bite is good. If you can get to the �ish given the shallow conditions, use small grub jigs to hook these tasty little catches. Also look for blue and channel cat�ish in the deeper areas on the St. Johns River. Surf. In April anglers should still see good catches of whiting, pompano, and Spanish mackerel along Brevard County beaches. The top baits to use in the surf are sand �leas, shrimp and cut clams.
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Couple makes AVET Project their mission to help veterans By Linda WIGGINS
Kim and Garren Cone looked at each other one day several years ago, overwhelmed by news from fellow veterans about the seemingly insurmountable needs and challenges facing returning combat veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts. They decided to do something about it. “I wanted to shout to the world that these men and women are risking life and limb for us and in many cases losing them, and we need to reach out and help
them for their sacrifice,” said Garren. The Cones founded AVET Project, a non-profit organization incorporated here in Florida with charity registrations in Oregon and California as well. Its mission is to “lessen the load and brighten the futures of these brave men and women who serve and sacrifice for our country.” Garren is president and Kim is executive director. Garren hosts the American Warrior Radio Show at 9 a.m. Saturdays on WMEL 1300AM radio as one of many outreach endeavors operated
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VIERA SOFTBALL DUO MAKES SCHOOL HISTORY BY CARL KOTALA
Becoming the �irst two players from the Viera High softball program to accept a college scholarship has brought much more than a sense of accomplishment for seniors Alex Breeden and Kaci Vassallo. There’s also a sense of liberation. Breeden, a senior catcher, has committed to South Alabama while Vassallo, a center �ielder, will be going to Lynn University. “It’s such a relief to know where you’re going,” Vassallo said. “When I got VIERA VOICE Carl Kotala offered from Lynn, it was March 16, 2011, Viera Regional probably the best day of Park -- Viera High center fielder my life, just knowing I don’t Kaci Vassallo and catcher Alex have to worry about where Breeden (seated) have become I want to go anymore. It’s the first two players from the great. Now, I can play travel Hawks’ softball program to ball and just have fun.” receive scholarships. Getting scholarships for
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his players has always been a big goal for Hawks coach Dale Pierce, who has turned the Viera program into one of the best in the county. Now he’s hoping the fact that two players have punched their college tickets will only inspire future players to work toward that goal. “That’s the best that can happen.“ Pierce said. “The other people see that happening and they’ll know that anyone can get it as long as they work hard. It’s huge for the school and everyone else.” Both players said they were looking at several schools, but it there was a special feeling surrounding the South Alabama and Lynn University programs that helped sell them. “For me, South Alabama had just such a family atmosphere,” Breeden said. “… I wanted someplace where I knew the coaches weren’t just in it to see, ‘Oh as long as she does good on the �ield, that’s all we care about.’ “I wanted somebody who actually cared about me as a person, and how I end up as a person. I trust those people completely and I know my parents do.” Asked about what makes
the two players stand out, Pierce pointed to one thing. “Work ethic is the main thing for both of them,” the Hawks’ coach said. “Kaci was out here working with us when she was in eighth grade. And Alex, her work ethic … we knew when we were watching her play Little League that she was going to be a real good catcher for us. I think she’s been the best catcher in the league for the last two years.” Vassallo was hitting .485 with eight RBIs, two doubles and one home run through the �irst 16 games for Viera. Breeden was hitting .345 with 19 RBIs, 14 runs scored and �ive doubles. The Hawks, who were off to an 11-5 start, have had to deal with the loss of last year’s Florida Today Player of the Year, pitcher Kinsey Simmons, to an elbow injury. That has taken an adjustment, obviously, but both players believe the Hawks can still make a run. “I think we’re playing good,” Vassallo said. “We’re not exactly where we need to be. There’s room for improvement and as long as we improve as we keep playing, I think we’ll be �ine.”
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Cody Adams has been a different kind of baseball player for Viera High School this spring, and it all stems from what he did last summer. Taking advantage of his coaching staff’s connection with the Washington Nationals − assistant coach Kenny Berger is the assistant grounds crew director at Space Coast Stadium − the Hawks’ senior catcher had the chance to work out with some of the Nationals players. Adams caught bullpen sessions for pitchers who were rehabilitating from injuries − guys like Jason Marquis, Chien-Ming Wang and Scott Olsen. He had his own locker, right next to Marquis, and got to spend time talking with the 15-
year veteran, as well as pitcher Garrett Mock and catcher Jesus Flores. When he wasn’t doing that, he got to practice with the club’s Gulf Coast League rookie team. “That was huge,” Adams said. “I got to hit in the cages with all those guys. I think that was something that really shaped how I think about baseball now.” Viera coach Jason Burch�ield �igured the workouts would help Adams, who converted from in�ielder to catcher his junior year. Adams become a better receiver behind the plate. However, there have been other noticeable bene�its this season as well. “The thing I’m impressed with is his overall approach to the game,” Burch�ield said. “It’s so much more mature. He’s got a purpose. He was
kind of �loating around out there (before). But I think he got out there and he (realized), ‘Whoa, this is what it’s about.’ It tuned on some lights for him. It opened his eyes.” That’s for sure. Not only did Adams get to talk to a number of professional players, he also got to watch them go about their daily business and see how the game is meant to be played. “It just let me see the different styles of baseball,” Adams said. “I got to really think about how I’ve been playing here at the high school, and how other people play … how I can adjust to make myself better. “I got to learn from a lot of those guys. I just listened. They were great. Those were the best of the best out there.” With a slightly altered
CARTMELL BRINGS HOME STATE WRESTLING TITLE BY CARL KOTALA
Ty Cartmell’s high school wrestling career may not have gotten off to a great start, but oh, what a finish. The Viera High senior became the first wrestler in school history to win a state championship when he defeated Ridgeview’s Josh Fox by a 13-4 majority decision in the Class 2A, 189-pound finals at the Lakeland Civic Center on Feb. 19. “It’s really an indescribable feeling,” Cartmell said. “It feels like all the hard work I put in the last four years finally paid off.” With a career record of 134-15, Cartmell has set the standard for future Viera High wrestlers to follow. That’s why he can laugh about how it all got started. Disqualified for an illegal move in his first match as
a freshman, Cartmell went on to have a 7-9 record. In his own words, he got his “butt whooped.” At the same time, he fell in love with the sport. He started training year round, working out at the Circle of Champions Wrestling Club in Palm Bay when he wasn’t training with Viera High coach Jim Gentile. As a sophomore, Cartmell went 34-3, qualifying for the 1A state tournament as a 171-pounder. He moved up to 189 as a junior and went 47-2, winning the Cape Coast Conference, District and Regional titles before finishing fourth in 2A at state that year. After tweaking his technique and improving his cardio for his senior year, he repeated as CCC, District and Regional champ and went to the state tournament prepared more than
ever to win it all. “When you get to state, it’s just a mental game,” Cartmell said. “You can’t do anything more physically to get in shape by the time you get to that point. Some people crack under the pressure. It depends on who shows up. They’re all good there.” By finishing his senior year 46-1 − with a state championship medal to boot − Cartmell accomplished another goal he had set for himself. “I knew we were a new school … my goal was to make a legacy,” he said. “I think I’ve done the best I could with doing that.” Gentile described Cartmell as a kid who thrived on competition and was determined to get better. “He made my job really easy,” Gentile said. “He was
swing/batting stance, inspired by working out with Flores, Adams was hitting .563 (18 for 32) with two doubles, a triple, a home run and �ive RBIs for the Hawks through 11 games. He’s also much more comfortable working behind the plate, understanding what each pitcher likes to throw as well as the best way to try to motivate them. Adams has drawn interest from several schools, including Polk Community College. However, if he can continue to play well, it’s very possible he could be hearing from more by the end of the season. “A lot of the kids on the team have really stepped up,” Adams said. “We’re all doing great. We‘ve just got to keep rolling.” The Hawks were off to a 74 start and playing well.
VIERA VOICE Carl Kotala
March 15, 2010, Viera High School -- Senior catcher Cody Adams worked out with some members of the Washington Nationals organization last summer.
VIERA VOICE Carl Kotala
March 15, 2011, Viera High School -- Senior Ty Cartmell became the first wrestler in the history of Viera High school to win a state championship. In doing so, he created a legacy for other Hawks to follow. hungry for wrestling knowledge. He would approach seasoned wrestlers and asked them about certain moves. With the knowledge and training, he formed his own style – a style that fit him. He was good on his feet (neutral), got better on top and was unstoppable on the bottom.” Cartmell has been talking to two colleges about continuing his wrestling career − Appalachian State and Campbellsville University, an NAIA school in Kentucky. “Ty has set the standard for future Viera wrestlers,”
Gentile said. “He helped put Viera on the wrestling map. I would love to see Ty wrestle at the next level, and later become a coach at the college level, or hopefully, a wrestling coach here in Brevard County.”
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VARSITY LACROSSE All games at 7 p.m. unless noted March 3 – Martin County March 5 – at Pine School, 11 a.m. March 8 – South Fork March 11 – at Sebastian River March 16 – Jensen Beach March 19 – Merritt Island March 29 – District semifinal, TBA March 31 – District final, TBA JV LACROSSE All games at 5 p.m. unless noted March 3 – Martin County March 8 – at Eau Gallie March 12 – at West Shore March 16 – Jensen Beach March 19 – Eau Gallie VARSITY BOYS TENNIS All matches at 4 p.m. unless noted March 1 – at Melbourne* at Fee Ave. Courts March 2 – at MCC at Fee Ave. Courts March 8 – Heritage March 10 – at Celebration, 3 p.m.* March 15 – Palm Bay March 16 – West Shore VARSITY GIRLS TENNIS All matches at 4 p.m. unless noted March 1 – at Melbourne, at Fee Ave. Courts* March 2 – at MCC at Fee Ave. Courts March 8 – Heritage March 10 – at Celebration, 3 p.m.* March 15 – Palm Bay March 16 – West Shore TRACK & FIELD SCHEDULE All meets at 4 p.m. unless noted March 1 – MCC, Rockledge March 4 – at Astronaut March 9 – Viera, Satellite, Palm Bay at Eau Gallie March 12 – at Bill Wilson Relays, Sebastian River, TBA March 15 – MCC, Palm Bay, Rockledge March 18 – at Holy Trinity Classic, TBA March 22 – CCC North qualifier, TBA March 25 – at Astronaut Invitational, TBA
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BOYS TRACK & FIELD Shaun Applewhite set a school record in the 110meter high hurdles with a time of 14.3. It was also the top mark in the county … Dennis Hooper (39.64 in the 300-intermediate hurdles) and Kevin Mall (51-2¾ in the shot put) also had the county’s top marks … Harsha Torke has run a 4:22 in the 1,600 meters, 2:01 in the 800 meters and a 9:52 in the 3,200 meters … Justin Gorbea has run 51.4 in the 400 meters.
GIRLS TRACK & FIELD
School records have been falling for the Viera Hawks this season. Jackie Stengel has broken two. She posted a 17-10 in the long jump and a 60.3 in the 400 meters … Jenna McElhenney, meanwhile, has tied the school record in the high jump with a mark of 5-0 … K.K. Wilson also set the school record in the shot put (33-6) … Hazel Lockard had the county’s best time in the 300 intermediate hurdles with a time of 47.4.
BOYS LACROSSE
With a 6-4 win over previously unbeaten Jensen Beach, the Hawks clinched at least a first-place tie in the district … Michael Rozier had a goal and two assists, while Kevin Rodier had two
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goals … Austin Wear had a career game with 11 ground balls, a goal and an assist … Matt Bank’s defense shut down Jensen Beach’s top offensive player … Kevin Peer was outstanding in goal with 14 saves … Chris Jones and Zack Zippi also scored.
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Losing last year’s Florida Today Player of the Year − star senior pitcher Kinsey Simmons − to an elbow injury was certainly a big blow, but Hawks coach Dale Pierce said sophomore Ana Breeden and freshman Kate Callinan have really stepped up for Viera … Breeden was 4-1 with a 3.40 ERA and 32 strikeouts … Shay Richardson was hitting .448 with two doubles, two triples and seven RBIs … Lindsey Bishop was hitting .413 with 11 RBIs and five doubles.
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Not sure about the current law, but he should, at a minimum,consult the legislature for advice on this matter.
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He should consult his advisors in the legislature that are a part of his political team. He and the politicians should either amend the current law or make a new one.
I think that Governor Scott is following his own agenda. He does not appear to be a team player. He needs to consult legislature on more items such as this.
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Dina Mercaldo I would disagree with the Governor’s halt of the database-once it becomes fraud, it would lose its right to privacy. As citizens, we, or our legislature representatives, should have that right, not one individual.
Ken Segal
I feel that Governor Scott could be interfering with the health and well-being of uninformed citizens. It appears that he may have his own agenda other than looking out for our best interests.
Governor Scott needs to remember that he is not the entrepreneur of a private company anymore, even though he has a medical background. He should consult the legislature instead of acting alone.
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6:30 p.m. Wickham Park Senior Center $6 for members, $7 for non members. Partners are not required
Lunch at Duran Golf Club
2 p.m. Cocoa Beach Library 550 N. Brevard 321-868-1104
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Wednesday West Coast Swing Lessons
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All ages 5:30-7:30 p.m. Viera Reg. Comm. Center 321-433-4891
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6 to 7 p.m. Mondays & Thursdays All ages Viera Regional Community Center 321-960-9898
5:30-10 p.m. $12 per child 5-12 years old Pre-register by 2 p.m. Viera Reg. Comm. Center 321-960-9898
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Live Music at The Avenue Viera
6 - 9 p.m. Ernie Southern & The Deltaholics (Blues) Bring a chair and blanket Central Park every Friday Viera.shoptheavenue.com
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6 - 9 p.m. The Sybil Gage Band (Jazz) Bring a chair and blanket Central Park every Friday Viera.shoptheavenue.com
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Brevard’s “Best Salsa” contest, Fiesta Hat Parade and Mariachi Band. 5:30 to 9 p.m. International Palms Resort & Conference Center
Sandals Beaches Caribbean Night
7th Annual Fiesta Brevard
FRIENDS OF THE CENTRAL BREVARD LIBRARY SPRING BOOK SALE DATES: Friday, April 8, 9 am – 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9, 9 am – 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 10, 1 pm – 4:30 p.m. Members only sale, Thursday, April 7, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Sale includes videos, audio books, CD’s DVDs and 20,000 books! Membership: Single $5.00 (includes student, teacher & senior) Family: $10.00
Tennis Lessons
6-12 yr olds 2:30-4:30 p.m. • 5-6 p.m. $6 per hour Viera Reg. Comm. Center 321-960-9898
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7-8 p.m. $48 for 4 weeks Viera Reg. Comm. Center 321-960-9898
Fourth Tuesday 6 to 7 p.m. Suntree/ Viera Public Library Library Conference Room 321-253-4112
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Tennis Lessons Thursdays Melbourne Municpal Band 10 yr. olds and under Pre-concert features Viera High School’s Soul Patrol 6:45 p.m. Melbourne Auditorium 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd. 321-724-0555
Third Tuesdays Noon to 1 p.m. 321-264-5105
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Tot Tennis 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Viera Reg. Comm. Center 321-433-4891
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Spacecoast Spectacular Concert
Lunch with Nature at The Enchanted Forest
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Every Thurs. night 3 to 7 p.m. Wickham Park Main Pavilion
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2nd annual Easter Egg-Stravaganza Easter Bunny near Belks Easter Egg Hunt with more than 10,000 eggs. Radio Disney Noon to 4 p.m. The Avenue Viera
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Springtacular Kid’s Event & Craft Fair
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Egg Hunt 11 a.m. $2 per child • Games, Crafts, Face Painting Viera Reg. Comm. Center 321-433-4891
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Eau Gallie Farmer’s Market 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 321-254-3261
FCAT tests are coming to Suntree Elementary School Suntree Elementary students, parents and teachers are preparing for FCAT testing from April 11 through April 20. The PTO is looking for volunteers to help monitor the classrooms. For more information or to volunteer, call 321- 242-6480.
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The Avenue Viera teams up with the Viera Company and Radio Disney again this year for another Egg-stravaganza at the Avenue on Saturday, April 16. Family-centered games and activities include races, crafts, egg hunts and giveaways. Families will gather in front of The Melting Pot at 10 a.m. for games and activities and the egg hunt will take place during the �irst hour. The Viera Company worked with area teens to �ill 10,000 eggs with prizes and surprises. These eggs will be hidden throughout The Avenue in participating retailers’ establishments and children will bring them back to The Melting Pot for prize announcements at 11:45. The Easter Bunny will be in front of Belk on April 16 and 17 as well as on April 23, for complimentary visits. Parents are encouraged to bring their cameras for their own photos. For more information, visit shoptheavenue.com or call 321-634-5390.
Live at The Avenue
Mark your calendars for live music every Friday night at Avenue Viera from 6 p.m to 9 p.m. in Central Park. April’s line up features southern rock with Southern Pride on April 1 and cover/rock on April 8 with John Quinlivan Band, Heartbreaker. Blues lovers will likely enjoy Ernie Southern & The Deltaholics on April 15. The Sybil Gage Band brings its unique style of jazz on April 22. April goes out rocking with classic rock performed by Vintage on April 29. For more information, visit shoptheavenue.com or call 321-634-5390.
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Enjoy old fashioned family games and activities, including don’t drop the egg relay, bunny sack races, crafts, giveaways, egg hunt and more!
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Connie McLellan places a wreath at the tomb of our nation’s first president February 2011.
President’s Day will always hold special meaning to kindergarten teacher Connie McLellan. In February, she served as an official wreath bearer during a ceremony at George Washington’s tomb in Mount Vernon, Vir. “This was an awesome experience and it allows me to appreciate President’s Day as well as George Washington’s birthday in a new light,” she said. “With this experience, I feel that I can bring to my kindergarten classroom a little bit more knowledge of this special occasion.” Ms. McLellan teaches at Manatee Elementary School.
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Quest Elementary’s As Good as Gold… berg team, consisting of L-R: Julie A, Molly W., Deegan T., Chase T., Casey W., designed and built a Rube Goldberg machine that performs a simple task in a complex manner using a chain reaction as their project for the local Odyssey of the Mind competition. The team’s machine roasts marshmallows over a campfire, and appears to use pollution as its alternative energy source, incorporating all six simple machines (screw, lever, wedge, pulley, wheel & axle, and inclined plane) to make the series of chain reactions more complex. This team of 3rd and 4th graders came in 2nd overall for their division, and will be going to compete at the State level at UCF next month. Winners at the State Finals move on to the World Finals at the University of Maryland in May.
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Mrs. Leaman’s 6th grade class raised 1,013 “Pennies for Pasta” helping Quest Elementary come in first place for donations in Brevard County, Fla. and 4th place out of all 331 participating schools in the state. Quest raised $5,335.63 of the $414,000+ raised this year. Pasta for Pennies is a program sponsored by Olive Garden to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Each year, schools choose a three-week period to fill collection jars with spare change. The class collecting the most money at each school is awarded a pasta party delivered to the classroom by its local Olive Garden restaurant.
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(Top row) L-R: Alina S., Riley G., Jessalyn S., Lily Y., Julie N.(Bottom row) L-R: Jayden S. and Michael S. are the members of Quest Elementary’s Le Tour Guide for Odyssey of the Mind. The team put on a skit where Peter Pan is a tour guide who takes adventurers on a whirlwind trip from the Statue of Liberty where a puppet comes alive during the performance, to Niagara Falls and finally to The Great Wall of Popcorn. This team of 2nd and 3rd graders placed 11th out of 17 competing against 3rd-5th graders in their division debut. However, the young team placed 5th in the spontaneous portion of its score.
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Our family motto: Work hard to earn your position. Work harder to keep your position.
Volunteer of the Year – but she was probably the only one who was surprised. As soon as she threw the ceremonial �irst ball to her son, she returned to the concession stand where some remarked how proud they were to have the volunteer of the year serving their hot dogs and drinks. V.V. What is your fondest memory from your childhood? R.Y. Sitting in the backyard in Alexandria, Virginia with my mother, looking out at the stars.
Since 1998, Rose Yanick has volunteered in some capacity with the Viera/Suntree Little League – no surprise since her three sons all play or umpire for Little League. She is an unof�icial umpire helper. They all work concessions and her sons mentor other players through the challenger program. The registered nurse says she and her husband are teaching their sons to give back. As Concession Coordinator, she works with the team mom to set up schedules and she makes every purchase for the concessions. She was recently surprised when she was named the 2011 Viera/Suntree Little League
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V.V. If money were no object, how would you change your lifestyle? R.Y. I’d pack up the family and move to Lake Tahoe. V.V. What is your favorite recent movie? R.Y. The King’s Speech. I think it’s a great movie. V.V. What is the best advice someone gave you? R.Y. Take a moment and think about it.
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fashion. All AVET Project programs and services are always provided at no cost to past and present military members and their families. AVET is planning a special Viera-centered PR&R Retreat featuring top experts in PTSD/TBI treatment and relationship education. The project is the focal point of the “Brevard Remembers 9/11” event to be held at Space Coast Stadium in Viera on Sunday, Sept. 11, which will bring the community together to honor the �irst responders to the trio of terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and the soldiers who have been responding ever since. “Anything we do, whatever effort we make is a pleasure to help our warriors who have given and will continue to sacri�ice so much on our behalf,” Kim said. “Showing appreciation to our soldiers is the fuel that will help them win the war.” For more information, or to donate your time or money, go to www.avetproject.org and click on the Facebook icon to follow their frequent bulletins.
might surprise your friends? R.Y. Since I always talk, they might not be surprised to learn I also talk in my sleep. V.V. Who has been the most in�luential person in making you the person you are today? R.Y. My mother. She taught me to have a very strong work ethic. V.V. What was your most fun vacation? R.Y. We took the family to Lake Tahoe. It was the �irst time my boys saw snow. We had so much fun that year.
V.V. How many movies in your family’s collection would you call yours alone? R.Y. In our family, we don’t have yours and mine. We try to teach our sons to share, but they’ll all tell you that the musicals in our collection are de�initely mine. If they want to be sure I’m in a good mood, they’ll put on a musical for me. I just love them. V.V. What is your biggest personal challenge? R.Y. Learning to say ‘No!”
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By others, Robinson refers to the splurge of alternative Viera, Rockledge and movie rental companies such Suntree residents who freas Netďż˝lix, iTunes, Redbox quent the local Blockbuster store to rent videos or grab and other rental kiosks that a pack of popcorn or candy have people plucking movies will have to start looking for out of vending machines at a new place to do so soon. local stores or their mailbox The video store at 3809 — or even by a pushing a Murrell Road is set to close button or a click of a mouse April 10, according to a through cable and highBlockbuster spokesperson. speed Internet. “As part of the recapital“It’s more convenient to get ization process, Blockbuster will be evaluating its U.S. movies online,â€? said Lindsay store portfolio with a view Jenkins, as she shopped for toward enhancing the overall her favorite movies on clearproďż˝itability of the store opance at the store closing sale. erations,â€? the spokesperson “I’ve used Netďż˝lix for the said. past six months and love it. In September 2010, There’s nothing better.â€? Blockbuster ďż˝iled for bankAlthough the store around ruptcy and announced late the corner for residents in February it was planning to sell the company, which Rockledge and Viera is closdoesn’t surprise some local ing, Blockbuster will continresidents. ue to serve its customers via “I’m shocked they’ve Blockbuster Express kiosks, lasted this long,â€? said Sheila mailing services and streamRobinson, a movie buff of ing video through their Rockledge. “It was a matter of time before the others website. caught up to them.â€?
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Sporting Aair XIX BY MARY BROTHERTON
security personnel, the golf balls from the sealed containFor 19 years, ers were transferred Florida Tech athletics into two transport department’s largest containers that fundraiser has been were put into the the Sporting Affair. helicopter before it This year, the event approached the drop took place on March zone where it hov18 at Suntree Country ered until the desigClub. nated ball dropper Hundreds of supreleased the balls porters gathered for from the containers. golf, contests, fun, Once all the balls had food and camaradropped, a Suntree derie with friends. Country Club staff The chance to win member measured $25,000 was the the balls that landed buzz at sunset as nearest to the pin he Panther-copto determine the ter dropped 2,000 VIERA VOICE Photo by Milo Zonka winner. golf balls. A total of On Friday, March 18, 2011, 2,000 golf balls At the reception $50,000 in cash was dropped from the Panther-copter at sunset following the event, to raise money for Florida Tech athletics and awarded that evea Florida Tech ning, with proceeds $25,000 was awarded to the person who purrepresentative anfrom ticket sales go- chased the ball landing closest to the pin. The nounced that Mary Chopper Dropper is part of the The Sporting ing to the athletics Love had purchased Aair held every year at Suntree Country Club. department. ball number 447, Standard golf balls which landed closand then placed in sealed of comparable weight and est to the flag pin. containers where they were size were numbered 1 to For more details call stored in a secure location 2,000, audited by an inde321-674-6220. until the day of the event. pendent accounting �irm Under the observation of
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Tech Know Expo finds a way to help Japan BY MARY BROTHERTON
After more than a year of planning, Tech Know Expo came to Viera High School on March 29, in the shadow of Japan’s tragic earthquake and tsunami. With a desire to reach out, the expo organizers decided to ask for donations for high-tech water puri�iers to send to Japan in the wake of the recent deadly earthquake and tsunami. Air Mobile Ministries, a 501 (c) 3 non-pro�it organization, provides disaster relief throughout the world. Since its inception in 1978, Joe Hurston and his team of volunteers have brought medical supplies, food, clothing and the Air Mobile Rescuer water puri�ier to those most in need. Hurston was the �irst to arrive in Haiti after its devastation and he was among the �irst from the U.S. to �ly into Japan last month. Hurston wrote on his daily updated blog, “Tsunamis do not discriminate between 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th World countries. They simply destroy them all with the same �ierce, relentless, exacting ferocity that is almost unimaginable!” Admission to the event was free and all workshops were provided at no cost to expo guests. Within the last days before the expo, the decision was made to have donation receptacles available to expo attendees. A 50/50 drawing also generated funds for the charity. The 2011 Tech Know Expo was the �irst-annual event in Brevard County to provide free demonstrations, classes and workshops on social media such as Twitter, Skype and Facebook as well
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as glimpses into phishing, Snopes, blogs and online banking. With presenters from NASA, robots and other high-tech displays, registration �illed quickly, but walkins were welcomed throughout the day. Geared toward boomers and seniors, the event was open to people of all ages and skill levels. A fun and interactive MAC vs. PC panel entertained as well as informed. Outdoors, the Brevard Sheriff’s of�ice gave a live demonstration of Project Lifesaver and Brevard Workforce brought its mobile job search van. Kelly Ford provided a look into some of today’s most technologically advanced cars and the newest �ire-rescue vehicles were in the parking lot for viewing. Uno Chicago Grill used the event at a Dough Raiser to contribute a percentage of the days’ food purchases to Air Mobile Ministries while providing tasty meals for attendees. Students on spring break and community leaders earned service hours as volunteers at the event. Vendors who were too late to participate in this year’s expo have already requested to take part in the 2012 event. For more information, or to donate to Air Mobile Ministries, call 321-2421235 or visit airmobile.org.
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Capt. Ben Evans, owner of Wildside Tours, disembarks from Ramp Road Park in Cocoa Beach on Wednesday, March 9, 2011, to give a two-and-a-half hour tour of the canals of the Thousand Islands Nature Preserve. By George White
The Thousand Islands Nature Preserve area of the Banana River in Cocoa Beach offers a wide variety of wildlife in a series of canals around small delta islands formed thousands of years ago when a hurricane cut through the barrier islands.
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only about three feet, so there’s really no need of being afraid of the water,’’ he said. The business is going well and attracts a variety of patrons, many of whom are repeat customers, he said. “Our clients range from experienced birders to people who have never been on a boat, and we couldn’t be in business without returning customers and we like that. We don’t have a set route for the 2 ½-hour tour. Now we’re doing more and more specialty trips for birding, shuttle launches and we do something I call a mobile marine science tour,’’ Evans said. Added Vasbinder, “It’s like being on a field trip every day. It’s really not like work.” Wildside Tours go out twice a day, at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. departing from Ramp
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An osprey guards his catch on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at the Thousand Islands Nature Preserve.
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Kyle Smith When Kyle Smith was in Little League he had his eye on more than the ball. An above-and-beyond attitude bode him well in the sport and eventually landed him the job as general manager of the Brevard County Manatees. He rubs elbows each day with future and current greats at Space Coast Stadium, spring training home of the Washington Nationals Major League Baseball team.
What made you choose your profession? I always had an interest in how the sports business worked. When I was in Little League I kept thinking of ways to make the games more enjoyable for the people watching. At the time, I didn’t really think about them as parents and other relatives; I thought of them as fans. So we’d hand a younger kid the game ball after the game, or have the whole team sing songs in between innings to try to provide some type of entertainment for those watching. For the record, we sounded terrible any time we sang. What do you like about your profession the most? As corny as it sounds, the best part is getting a compliment from fans as they leave the stadium. It goes a long way when someone says “Thank you” for the hard work everyone has done to put on our show. What would be your dream job? I would like to eventually create an ownership group to acquire two to three teams that are not maximizing their potential and make them not only pro�itable, but a community leader, where ever that may be. What would you recommend to young people considering your path? So many young adults coming out of college think the path to success in the sports business is easy. Those are the ones who aren’t currently working in the sports business. You have to pay your dues. You may have to pick up garbage, stuff programs and clean bathrooms, but people notice. The ones who stand out are those who feel nothing is beneath them. What do you really sell? We are an entertainment business. We appeal to people who like to have fun. Simple as that. Baseball games are social events. People come to forget about life for a while and enjoy the
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Punctuality is one of the cardinal business virtues: always insist on it in your subordinates. Don Marquis
Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young. Henry Ford
Celebrating 50 Years
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The Endowment Committee for Ascension Catholic School is responsible for transforming the parish hall into a shimmering stroll down memory lane to commemorate Ascension Catholic School’s 50th Anniversary on Saturday, March 26, 2011.
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Smith continued from pg 5-B Usually, in the sports business, education will help open doors for your first opportunity. After that, you’re on your own. A young adult simply can’t fall back on where they went to school or what their degree is in. Apply what you’ve learned and every door will open. What is your most important piece of technology in your job? The Internet and social networking allows Minor League teams to market in a much more informative and immediate way. The Manatees, each day, are able to touch more people with information. Small business can harness so many opportunities by using technology daily.
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Parting Shot by Charlie Corbeil
American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrohynchos)
The American white pelican occasionally winters in the Click Ponds located in close proximity to the Viera Wetlands. It is a large white aquatic bird with distinctive black wingtips and a nine-foot wingspan. Unlike the brown pelican, it does not drop from great heights to catch its prey. Instead, it floats within a cooperative pod of feeders strategically swimming in line. Thus, the fish are herded towards the shore. Then, the pelican scoops the fish with his huge, long, flattened bill. The bright yelloworange pouch below the bill holds three gallons of food and water. The bill is pointed down to drain the water before swallowing. Breeding occurs in the mid-western states and central Canada. The pelican winters in states on the southern coastlines of the United States. Fresh water, as in the Click Ponds, is preferred.
Florida Master Naturalist
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Association Living By FRANK KNEISER
Neighbor complaints probably generate the greatest number of phone calls from association residents to a property manager. “My neighbor won’t pick up the dog doo.” “My neighbor parks his pick, up truck outside.” “The neighbor kids blast the stereo at two in the morning.” “The neighbor’s grass is two feet tall.” “They leave garbage cans out all day.” “Who allowed my neighbor’s 65-pound Rottweiler?” In most associations, these complaints fall
do the entire process in writing. Once the violation is confirmed, a friendly letter is sent to the offend-
under the category of deed restriction enforcement. Association documents usually spell out in detail how these types of situations are handled. Your Frank Kneiser property manager should ing neighbor explaining the meet with the board of direc- nature of the problem. It tors, review the documents is important that this first and establish a written enletter establish that this is forcement policy. a violation of your associaTypically, this policy contion documents and must sists of the property manager be resolved within a certain or board member verifying time frame. Most violations that there actually is a violaare resolved with the first tion. Often, a friendly person- letter. If this doesn’t work, al visit will solve the proba second letter is sent. This lem and the issue is closed. one should be sent certified, Sometimes boards prefer to
return-receipt requested. It should also be much stronger than the first. Definite, clear and concise consequences should be mentioned, such as “the Board may be forced to take legal action” or “the Association documents allow a fine be imposed.” If these efforts fail, your association fining procedure should be implemented according to Florida law. If your association has no fining procedure, the matter should be referred to the association attorney. Deed restrictions are often the primary reason an owner chooses the association style of living.
Enforcement of your deed restrictions is critical to your property values. It must be done in a fair and consistent manner. Association deed restrictions have been overturned in the courts because of inconsistent administration over the years. Of course, Florida Condominium or Homeowner law also must be considered along with your documents. If your board has any questions concerning your association’s deed restrictions, a qualified association attorney should be consulted. Contact Frank with your HOA questions at Frank@ SuntreeFlorida.com.
Memories made at Ralph M. Williams Elementary Spring Fling VIERA VOICE Darrell Woehler
Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Community Invites you to join us in Worship
Students enthusiastically fling pie plates filled with whipped cream toward the faces of good-natured teachers and coaches.
Our Holy Week Schedule ~Palm Sunday~ April 16 & 17. ~Regular schedule of Masses~
Coach Craig Butler shows good sportsmanship as he prepares for his students to fling cream pies at his face.
with palms on Sat. 4:30, Sun. 7:30, 9:00, 11:30, & 4:30 pm
~Holy Thursday Liturgy~ 7:00 pm ~Good Friday Service~ 3:00 pm Stations 7:00 pm.
~Easter Vigil~ April 23, Sat. 8:00 pm ~Easter Masses~ 7:30, 9:00 & 11:30 am No 4:30 pm Mass
Please call for Baptisms, Weddings, Annulments or Marriage Validation
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Second grader Raina Freeman shows no fear and no mercy toward the balloons in her game.
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Art Show
The Art Gallery of Viera is hosting an art show in honor of Mother’s Day. “Mom Would Love That!” begins April 24 and runs through June 3 with the opening reception on April 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Art Gallery of Viera. This is the perfect opportunity to �ind something original for Mothers’ Day, such as hand-crafted jewelry, silk scarves, paintings, pottery, mosaics, �lorals and photography. For more information visit artgalleryofviera.com or call 321-503-4343.
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On Friday, April 8 from 5 to 8 p.m., the Suntree UMC is hosting Tailgate Fare at 7400 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne. With carnival and sports-style games and activities for all ages. A 200 item silent auction will round out this fun evening, with the silent auction closing incrementally throughout the night at 7:30, 7:45 and 8 p.m. BBQ sandwiches with the �ixins will be served. Tickets for food and activities will be sold at the event. No reservations required. Call 321-242-2585.
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Pets N Lawn —While You’re Gone.
Patrick French (Retired Veteran – USMC). Personalized pet care in YOUR home! Professional, reliable. I will feed, walk, clean up after your pet & even cut your lawn if you need it. Affordable & much more personal than kennels. Licensed, insured. Call for details 321-610-7720.
Caregiver Elderly & fit lady with Alzheimers will need a new lady care companion July 1. She will be required for summer travel in Europe from patient’s base in Florida, where she visits during cold winter months. It is important not to have demanding ties. Please, call Mrs. Banack at 772-465-7720.
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