Submissions for publication need to be in before the 18th. ISSUE NO. 302 JULY, 2015 SERVING PORT ST. JOHN & CANAVERAL GROVES Call 321-633-7499 or e-mail to [email protected]. The current and last issues are on the website. www.happenings.net No Fireworks in Port St. John No sponsor was found for Thunder Over the Indian River, so there won’t be any fireworks show in PSJ this year, but here are some other shows in the area where you can enjoy the evening with your family. Also, don’t forget that Disney has shows every night, or for $100 per person less you can read FL Today for Brevard County shows, watch local news for Orlando shows and check Brighthouse’s Channel 13 for more shows. Red, White and BOOM! Red, White and BOOM will be held from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm at Sand Point Park, 101 N Washington Ave., Titusville. The event will include live music, food and business vendors, and lots of activities for the whole family. Admission is free. Fireworks will go off at 9:15 pm from the Marina Park. Cocoa Fireworks Brevard County Parks and Recreation, with the Cities of Cocoa and Rockledge, will sponsor a Fireworks Display on Saturday, July 4 from Lee Wenner Park, 300 Riveredge Boulevard in Cocoa, with viewing from Riverfront Park. Come out to beautiful Riverfront Park to enjoy a FREE concert from the Brevard Symphony Orchestra as they play along with a fantastic fireworks display over the Indian River. The concert starts at 8 pm and fireworks begin at 9:15 pm. Remember to bring your lawn chairs or blankets and get here early to find a spot. Food and beverages will be available for sale at the park and admission is FREE! Lee Wenner Park will be closed to all traffic from 10 a.m. Friday, July 3, through midnight Saturday, July 4, for staging of the fireworks. The boat ramp, playground and all park facilities will be closed. For additional information, please call (321) 633-1874. Port Canaveral 4th of July Fireworks Event Date: Thursday, July 2, 2015 Location: The Cove at Port Canaveral, Glen Cheek Drive, Port Canaveral The party starts at 8 p.m. Admission is free. Enjoy dinner at one of Port Canaveral’s great restaurants before the show. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets early to get a good view to enjoy the Port Canaveral Fourth of July Fireworks. No coolers please. Melbourne Fireworks The City of Melbourne will present an Independence Day Fireworks display at 9 p.m. on Sunday, July 4, over the Indian River Lagoon at Claude Edge Front Street Park, 2210 Front Street, just north of the Melbourne Causeway. 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The icing on this cozy cake is Dave Isnardi’s former boss, Brevard County District 5 Commissioner Andy Anderson, has been hired in a newly created position as Palm Bay’s Economic Development Administrator. This really bothers me as it will affect every citizen in Brevard County. Anderson now has 2 so-called “part time” jobs. Whether or not it’s called “part time,” being County Commissioner presently is, or at least should be a “full time” job. In a May 16th Florida Today Story by Dave Berman and Wayne Price titled, “Brevard County Commissioner Anderson Eileen’s Salon & Mobile Hair Care (321) 264-9736 takes Palm Bay Job,” former Palm Bay Mayor Mazziotti stated, "I think it will raise questions among the residents of District 5. He needs to do his job as commissioner. These are both full-time jobs.” When the job was called part time years ago, the county was half the size in population and didn’t have the problems that require research to determine how to move forward. 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Tres Holton, one of the new City Council members making the new majority is not new to politics, but had never been elected before November, 2014. The Florida Today article stated, “Holton has defended the City Hall reorganization. During a council meeting, he said "naysayers, defeatists and slanderers" criticized Juan Ponce de León's voyage to Florida, the Gemini and Mercury astronauts and the political campaigns of inexperienced candidates Abraham Lincoln and Ronald Reagan. Holton displayed a tic-tac-toe puzzle on a sheet of paper. "Got to think outside the box. This is the way things have been done here for a long, long time. It's time to start doing something different. We are explorers. We are pioneers. And I'm actually excited about this new renaissance," Holton said. Tres, I knew you when you were twenty and you are still spouting the same rubbish as then. Grow up, open your eyes, people are relying on you. Reference: http://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/local/2015/06/05/widespread-leadership-exodusstrikes-palm-bay-city-hall/28560115/ http://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/local/2015/05/15/brevard-county-commissioneranderson-takes-palm-bay-job/27385829/ Florida Special Session Just about everyone knew what the outcome of the Legislative Branch debate on Friday would be. I knew watching the debate would just aggravate myself, but I had to see if there was any valid argument against the Medicaid expansion. One representative advocating no expansion said there was non-transparency in healthcare and gave an example of when you go to a dentist and ask how much for a teeth cleaning, the dental office could tell you, but if you go to a hospital and ask the cost of a procedure, they just ask for your insurance card. 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They said the same thing about that when it was voted in years ago. In the Huffington Post article, Rep Broxson (R) went on to say, "History tells us that anything the government is involved in tends to expand. (continued, next page) Celebrate Your Idependence! Pick & Go Curly Perm $45 Cut Included With this coupon. Long hair extra. Exp. 7/31/15 321-305-4937 684 West Ave. (Woods Plaza), PSJ Look for the 16’ Bright Yellow Salon Flag Tues - Fri, 9-5; Saturday 9 - 1 Closed Sunday, Monday. Call Today Marlene, Joann & Lauren are waiting to help! Good Day, cont. I’m very concerned that we could spend all our gross national product on health care and it would take away from every other program we have in the state." That might be right, but saying no without coming up with a replacement is not only irresponsible but immoral, and they don’t deserve to be in office. Seems similar as another representative that blamed the non-profit hospitals. It’s amazing that Florida can have State Statute 395.1041 that requires any hospital that has emergency services (non-profit hospitals) must provide emergency treatment if necessary, track who and why they treated for at least 5 years, and if they are proved not to have provided service correctly, they can be sued by state law, the same as required by federal law. At the same time, the Florida Governor and House of Representatives wants those hospitals to eat that cost. Hospitals are currently writing off millions of dollars every year for thousands of individuals who are not paying for their treatment. If they have to write off more, all it will mean is cost will be going up for the rest of Floridians. There’s no such thing as a free ride. Someone has to pay, so why not take it out of the taxes we’ve already paid instead of paying it out hidden in our hospital bills. The House Medicaid discussion went on for 6 hours, with Democrats pleading for a yes vote. Note: On June 12, the legislature came up with a solution to pay for the hospitals’ costs to cover the uninsured. According to a June 12th Tampa Bay Times story by Steve Bousquet, Florida lawmakers reached a deal to distribute more than $2 billion to hospitals, “To make up for the federal cut, the state will pump nearly $400 million into LIP in next year's budget, eating up nearly half of a projected $1 billion surplus. That $400 million will draw an additional $600 million in matching federal money.” It’s a very inefficient way to cover the money the 134 hospitals spent on the uninsured. It would be a lot more efficient to subsidize those to pay for insurance so the working poor has to help pay towards the cost of health care. That’s not much different than what is done for all the legislature and state employees. References: http://wlrn.org/post/formersenator-not-much-government-florida-sunshine http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/06/06/ florida-health-care-expansion_n_7525346. html http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index. cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_ String=&URL=0300-0399/0395/Sections/0395.1041.html Florida Economy If you listen to everyone in the Florida government, everything is wonderful with the Florida economy and everything is owed to Rick Scott and the current Florida legislature. But according to a June 12th, Tampa Bay Times article by Robert Trigaux, the Times Business columnist, everything isn’t as rosy as we are being told. Robert studied the (GDP) Gross National Product, or the amount of economic output divided by the number of people. The article stated “In 1997, for example, the Florida's per capita GDP was $36,127. In 2013, it was $38,384. In other words, 16 years later, one Floridian produces on average a mere $2,257 more in GDP. In that same time, California's per capita GDP rose 29 percent to $53,497, New York's increased 30 percent to $62,420 and Texas was up 27 percent to $52,465. Nationally, per capita GDP increased 20 percent in those 16 years.” The article acknowledged that Florida was hit harder than many states, and in the last year, our GDP has jumped more, which should help Florida start playing catchup with many other states, but the article stated a large problem with Florida is a large amount of the GDP is based on tourism, and the tourism industry generally pays a lot less than other industries. It’s the higher paying jobs we need to really drive Florida’s economy forward. One very favorable note is the Brooklyn Institute named “the hottest 15 metro areas for advanced industries,” those with significant research and development in science and engineering field, which is most likely to drive economic growth and believe it or not, the Palm Bay area, better known as Florida's Space Coast, was singled out for its “small but potent portfolio of advanced industries primarily engaged in aerospace and defense.” It’s definitely something for us to crow about, but probably not enough to push the whole of Florida’s economy. According to the article, Economist Sean Snaith, Director of the University of Central Florida's Institute for Economic Competitiveness, believes Florida will start catching up with the other states. I hope he’s right. Reference: http://www.tampabay.com/news/ business/economicdevelopment/trigaux-keyeconomic-statistic-shows-floridas-economy-islagging/2233436 Amendment 1 I watched a June 8th Florida Senate Agriculture and Natural Resource Budget Conference Committee hearing where Senator Thad Altman, R – Cape Canaveral, held up the Florida Today and asked the Senate to respect the voters on what 75% pf the people voted for on Amendment 1. Committee Chair Senator Alan Hays, R - Umatilla shot him down, saying he didn’t agree with purchase of lands and he was obeying the entire Amendment 1. Even Bill Mick, who is known through his radio show as being very conservative, has harsh words for the Republican legislature and hasn’t hidden his annoyance with them on a recent Matt Reed show. Thank you, Thad. You are a true representative of the people. We need to get back to having a legislature of the people instead of one that follows the directions of the party’s leaders. We’ve somehow lost that representation where the legislature is working for us. Public Shaming After watching and reading various shows and articles on “Public Shaming” of children on the internet or street corner, I believe this practice serves no purpose. But did it work in another time and place? I remember my grandfather telling me about his childhood. Growing up in a small English village in the late 1890’s, the schooling was very strict with corporal punishment being the cane, along with “Public Shaming.” Public Shaming consisted of walking the village with a wide wooden board being carried around the child’s neck with the “crime” printed on the plaque, such as “I am a thief” for something as small as taking another child’s pencil, or “I am late for school.” Depending on the crime, the punishment lasted from a day to a week. Whenever the child walked the village, the villagers would yell “Naughty Boy” or “Naughty Girl, don’t be naughty again.” No parent ever objected to this. This public shaming was a great deterrent and even as adults rarely were there crimes in the village. This may have worked in a small village, but this “Public Shaming” is a lot different today. There’s a lot different lifestyle with Facebook, Twitter, and other social media. There are also a lot of people on the streets or in cars that don’t know the child and don’t care, with the child standing on the street embarrassed and devastated. On Facebook and other technology, loads of laughs, ugly comments, while accomplishing nothing but creating an angry or distraught child. Public shaming will not work today and does much more harm than good. Actually, it doesn’t seem any different than another form of physical or cyber bullying. We all know how public opinion feels about bullying. Too many times it ends in tragedy. There are many ways today to make a child or teenager more likely to conform. Their technological possessions and their freedom are both prized above all other. 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First and most important, their knowledge of withholding and estimated tax payments will follow them for the rest of their lives. If they receives wages and are being paid as an employee, then their employer will withhold taxes from their paychecks and send it to the Internal Revenue Service Center (IRS) on their behalf. Or, if they are self-employed, an explanation to them about making estimated tax payments using Form 1040-ES is necessary to reduce the amount of taxes they’ll owe when filing their annual tax return. Self-employed earnings may be from jobs like baby-sitting or lawn care. Proper recordkeeping techniques will be required to keep track of income and expenses related to their work. Another concern is tip income. All tip income is taxable, a daily log is required and the tip income is included in their annual income or the total tips need to be reported to their employer if the total is more than $20 per month. Okay, our young adult has found a job as a regular employee and their employer requires them to complete the Form W-4. This is the form that will inform the employer of their legal name, social security number, mailing address, filing status, the number of exemptions and if any additional amount of withholding is requested. Everything is pretty self explanatory until you get to the number of exemptions and the additional amount of withholding tax being requested. On the Form W-4, there is a Personal Allowance Worksheet. This worksheet will provide assistance to determine the number of allowance(s) you should reflect on the form and “hopefully” avoid having too much or too little federal income tax withheld from your pay. You may also go to www.irs.gov and search for the “Withholding Calculator” for assistance. This may be important to a majority of employees with families, unearned income, rental property, high itemized deductions and other tax reporting circumstances. However, for your young adult, I personally like to make it simple with this recommendation. Have them complete the W-4 with bypassing the Personal Allowance Worksheet and go straight to entering their legal name, social security number, mailing address, check single filing status, enter zero “0” for their number of allowances and have an additional amount of $5 or $10 entered on Line 6. Submitting the young adults Form W-4 reflecting this information could provide them with sufficient withholding taxes to prevent them from owing and most likely result in a little refund when they file their annual tax return. This isn’t fail proof, but it does work for a majority of part-time working young adults. They will then sign, date, and submit the form to their employer. For the self-employed young adults, the completion of Form 1040-ES, Estimated Tax Payments, requires an understanding of the applicable taxes resulting from their net selfemployment income activities. It is highly recommended you contact a tax advisor for assistance when determining the procedure to arrive at your taxable income, the amount of estimated tax required, and when the taxes need to be paid. This is a very brief overview. Additional details and specific assistance in applying the general information in this article may be attained by contacting your tax advisor or our office. Provided by Tracey C. Higginbotham, E.A., (321) 632-5726, a member of the National Society of Accountants. PSJ Neighborhood Watch Happy Independence Day! We will surely miss the PSJ fireworks this year, since there were sadly no “takers” to fund the display this year. If you plan on using fireworks, please do so with caution. A local woman was hit by a live bottle rocket while driving her car on the way home, through the driver’s side window, which was down at the time. Stay away from flammable objects and wear non flammable clothing. Keep a bucket of water or operable fire extinguisher handy. Animals can be upset by them as well, so pet wraps and sweaters can help and can be purchased at your local pet shop. Summertime is here, and enjoy every vacation moment safely! Follow us on Facebook for upcoming meeting updates. ~ The Neighborhood Watch Team 2015 Regular Season Registration Registration is currently open for our regular fall season - flag football (4-6) is $55.00 and tackle football (7-14) & cheerleading (3-15) is $85.00. Rates are set to increase on August 1st so get registered now and save! We also have a great referral program available; see below. You may register online anytime or at our home fields Monday - Thursday from 6:30-7:00 pm, starting July 6th. We are encouraging as many as possible to register online as it offers a streamlined process for everyone involved and allows for better communication for the league / team events, including schedules, field closures, celebrations and such. REFERRAL PROGRAM We are offering a great way for you to save money! Step 1 – register for the fall 2015 season and pay in full (non-discounted). Step 2 – refer athletes (up to ten) to the PSJ Rockets who also register, while receiving a $10 discount. Step 3 – receive $5.00 discount towards your 2016 registration for each athlete who registers and pays in full from your referral. SEASON STARTS JULY 6TH Tackle practices begin the week of July 6, Cheer the week of July 13 and Flag the week of July 20. We practice through the week nights with games on Saturday. If you have not heard from your coach by the end of the first week in July, please email [email protected] or stop by the field (Concession Stand) and we will get you in contact with the correct person. NEW WEB SITE Our site, located at www.psjrockets.org, has undergone a complete rebuild at the beginning of this year and is full of an abundance of information to answer most of your questions. Please stop by and check out our new look! If you don’t find the information you need, please reach out to the appropriate Board of Directors member – see the STAFF page on the website. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We are accepting applications for volunteers looking to make a difference in the life of a child. If you are interested in coaching or supporting a team in any capacity, now is the time to speak with a board member and get your completed application in so that you are approved and ready to go when our season begins in July. Also, we still have a few open positions on our Board of Directors – so if you want to have a vote in how things are decided for the league, we invite you to GET INVOLVED!! WANTED: BUSINESS PARTNERS: Need to receive substantial exposure for your business? Want to make a positive impact on the youth in our community? Could you benefit from a tax deduction? Our 2015 Sponsorship Drive is in full swing and we have a plan to meet your needs! Sponsorship forms are available online. Contact Tia Mahan via email, [email protected] (preferred) or cellular, 321-759-2615 (leave message) if you have any questions. For more information, visit: www.psjrockets.org https://www.facebook.com/psjrockets https:// www.facebook.com/PortStJohnRocketsYouthFootballAndCheerleading William "Bill" Workman Bill died at home on May 21st. Bill was retired from Brevard County where he worked as a building inspector/code enforcement officer. He was past president of Cocoa Lions Club, Four Communities Fire Department and the Florida Lions Eye Bank. He served on the Port St. John Special District Advisory Board when it was first formed. Bill was a member of Canaveral Masonic Lodge and Azan Shrine. He was a charter member of the Port St. John United Methodist Church. There will be a celebration of life for him on Saturday, July 25th at 11am at the Port St. John United Methodist Church on Fay Blvd. All who knew him are welcome. He is survived by his wife Randa Workman and his two daughters, Renee of Port St. John and Pamela of Suffolk, VA. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren: James, Stephanie, Danny, Tommy, Jacob, Vanessa, Brianna, Brooke and Daniel, 8 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the building fund at PSJ United Methodist or the Azan Shrine for the Shriners Hospital. Blankets And Babies The Port St. John Library has two yarn clubs. Members of both clubs have worked tirelessly this year making blankets for the Florida State Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary President Jeanette Puthoff’s special project. The project was blankets for Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) preemies. One group meets on Mondays from 10-1 and is called Yarning for a Cause. This group chooses a project to put their efforts toward. They chose the baby blankets for the hospital. Their next project is blankets and care packages for the sailors on the U.S.S. Iwo Jima (yes, the women on ships are called sailors). This group is facilitated HAPPY INDEPENDENCE Day!! Thank you to all who do or have served! Summer is here and we realize that means extra cost for the parents!! So Kids Under 12 Eat Free All Summer Long with the purchase of an accompanying Adult Meal!! by employee Danielle Noyes. The other group meets on Fridays, 2-4 and is Yarn Club. Members of this club work on any project they want to. Some members of this group also made blankets for the preemies. This group is facilitated by employee Twila Moore. It was not just members of the clubs, but members of the Port St. John community as well. These folks have made 295 blanket sets for Winnie Palmer Hospital. Thanks Port St. John! The library is at 6500 Carole Ave. The phone number is (321) 633-1867. Sincerely, Lee M. Brady Jr. Past Madam President FOE #3550 Auxiliary Playwrights Workshop Winners Playwrights Workshop of Brevard held its annual Readoff on Saturday, June 13 to select the best play of the 2014-2015 season. The winner was “BTW” by Jan Salmon. Runners up were “Doggone” by Lisa Farrall and “Going with God” by Isaiah Wilson. Arlan Ropp In Honor of the New Baby that has joined the Jabbers Family on April 23rd, Jolee Faith Abernathy, Enjoy 15% OFF Your Next Meal with this coupon! Come by for a Hearty Breakfast or a Juicy Steak and Crab Legs dinner! 4365 Grissom Pkwy., Canaveral Groves 321-638-4130 We are still open for Breakfast; Dine In or Carry Out! Served Tuesday - Sunday Open Mondays at 4:00 (Cannot be combined with any other discounts. Expires 7/15/2015) Planning a Summer BBQ or Party? Let us take some of the stress off of you and call in your Wing Orders and Party Trays! Don’t Forget To “Check In” on Facebook and Show your Server to Receive 10% off your Bill! Check out more details on Facebook or www.jabbersofcocoa.com Rose’s Room The heat of summer seems the perfect time to appreciate and respect the sacrifices and triumphs of our nation’s history. Picnics, fireworks, parades, saluting the flag and the old gentlemen marching by in old military uniforms and thanking God we can seems the perfect way to do it. In the early 80’s the Jaycees hosted the Independence Day celebration and fireworks on an island close to us that is used for fishing and baseball. My husband was a Jaycee and our whole family was invited to join in. Because I had five children, they assumed I knew how to handle small people, so I should be in charge of the Kiddie Games... a nomination I was not aware of until two weeks before the celebration. The discovery came when a Jaycee arrived at my door with a dozen raw eggs, three packages of balloons and a book on party games for children, which was already three days overdue from the library. On the big day my own preteen “helpers” quickly figured out cashiering in the soda wagon was not only cooler, but a good-looking 7th grade boy they knew from school was helping direct traffic within a stone’s throw and really appreciated all the free soda my girls ran out to him at every opportunity. Dear old Mom was on her own. Since July in Florida boasts of high double and some triple digit temperatures I sidelined the Egg Toss in favor of a Water Balloon toss. I was doubly happy about that idea when it turned into a Peg The Adult fest. I was rewarded for spending an inordinate amount of time slicing the large watermelons exactly at the right angles for optimum seed accessibility, layering the slices just so and making sure they were cool but not too cold when the Watermelon Seed Spitting contest turned into Eat All The Watermelon, Seeds And All, That You Can, Then Peg The Adult With The Rinds contest. The Tug of War turned into Hold The Rope And Run Circles Around The Adult contest, with an If She Actually Falls Over, Roll Around On The Ground Laughing Hysterically bonus. After a wonderful fireworks display my kids and I helped clean up the island while waiting for the traffic to clear. By the time we got the kids home and bathed and ready for bed we had been Quality Work Isn’t Expensive - It’s Priceless • Air Conditioning & Heating • Sales • • Service • Cleaning • Installation • • Dryer Vent Cleaning • Now Doing Duct Cleaning! Reg. $69.95 Service Call with Coupon $59.95 Ask About Our Monthly Specials & Air Quality Products Air Conditioning & Heating Cooling & Heating Products awake 24 hours. All because I wanted my children to become productive members of society. At breakfast the next afternoon I asked them what they had learned. The 3-and 4-year olds learned their mom lied when she told them, “Your lips will fall off if you eat too much chocolate ice cream.” The heat sensitive 6-year old learned where every shower was in the park. The two preteens learned Billy’s phone number. Mom learned some very interesting new words, which she would have no problem using should any Jaycee be foolish enough to nominate her for anything, ever again. They never did. ~ Rose Padrick From me and all my fellow Jaycees from the 80’s and 90’s - Bwahahahaha! And thank you! - Randy, Tracey, Steve, Larry, Natalie, Gary, Holly, Donna and all the rest who worked on the fireworks, the Haunted Forest, the Easter Egg Hunts, raising money for back-to-school supplies and so many other things. Thanx to all of you who gave so others could enjoy! & Pressure Washing We repair and install water heaters, garbage disposals, faucets, and more. Count on us to provide you with superior customer service. Taylor Plumbing Services Inc. offers: - Water heaters - Garbage disposals - Toilet replacements - Shower valves - Sinks and Faucets - Sewer line stoppages and repairs - Water line repair and replacement - Water repiping – homes and mobile home Lic. CAC1814911 John Sabo has served the North Brevard Area for 20 years 321-631-6424 321-693-8907 http://taylorplumbingservices.com/ Attention SCHS Class of 2016 Parents! Your help is needed for Project Graduation 2016. Project Graduation is an all-night and into the early morning hours event on the night of graduation to help keep our justgraduated seniors safe. Parents, please send your contact information to SCprojectGrad2016@ gmail.com. This way we can notify you of our next meeting. You and your student can also sign up for text reminders through Remind. To receive these texts: text: @schs-2016 to: 81010. Please support the following upcoming fundraisers for Project Graduation, Class of 2016. Shoe Drive: Currently ongoing. Collect your unwanted PAIRS of shoes, any condition, any size. Contact Linda Gralton for pick up at (321) 633-6805. Yard Sale: June, 27th, 8:00 am-12:00 pm at Horizon Mini Storage, 3900 Curtis Blvd. Project Graduation 2016 Golf Tournament on September 12th. Volunteers can contact Kerry Hammers (321) 759-3902 or [email protected]. More information below. Trish Reynolds & Kathy Camick, Co-Chairs [email protected] SPACE COAST JR/SR HIGH PROJECT GRADUATION 2016 Gun Start) Price: $40.00 per person. Payment due no later than September 4, 2015. Range balls and cart are included. There will be prizes awarded to men and women for “longest drive,” “closest to the pin” and the winning team. Raffle tickets will be sold for a prize drawing at the end of the tournament. Please respond to Kerry Hammers at 321-7593902, or [email protected] or Christine Hammers at 321-759-3881 to volunteer or for registration forms. Please make checks payable to Space Coast Project Graduation. Mail checks to 7829 WinWhere: The Great Outdoors dover Way, Titusville, FL, 32780. Registration When: Saturday, 12 September 2015, 12:00 forms are available on the Happenings website, Format: 4 Person Best Ball Scramble (Shot www.happenings.net. Project Graduation Scramble “With Freedom Comes Choices. Make the Right One...”” Emergency Service From the King Kings of Cool Call us When You Need Us, Day or Night... It’s That Easy! Super Tune Up Special Service Call Special $45.00 $55.00 Must present coupon. Expires 7-16-15 Not valid with other offers. hap-FreedomAir&Heat Must present coupon. Expires 7-16-15 Not valid with other offers. hap-FreedomAir&Heat Ask about our 60 month 0 % financing Happy Independence Day! We Service and Repair All Makes and Models www.FreedomAirHeat.com Port St. John: 321-631-6886 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Alcoholics Anonymous meets in PSJ on Sundays at 5 p.m. and Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at 4797 Curtis Boulevard (St. Patrick’s Church). Nar-Anon: Support group for those affected by someone else’s addiction, meets on Mondays, 7:00 - 8:00 pm at 1st United Methodist Church, 825 Forrest Ave., Cocoa www.naranonfl.org. Women’s Step Study on Mondays, 10 am, at St. Patrick’s Church, 4797 Curtis Blvd. Call Jean at 321-637-1392 for information. Parents Network meets every Wednesday from 10 - 11:30 am at Sunrise Lutheran Church at 4775 Fay Blvd. Call Carol at 633-6312 (evenings) for more info. 7-1 American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 359, General Membership Meeting on the 1st Wednesday of each month, 7 pm at the Post Home, 7260 S. US 1, just north of PSJ. Call President Valorie Helmer at 321-693-6578. 7-7 Compassionate Friends Support Group meets the first Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. in Cocoa Beach at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 525 Minuteman Cswy west of A1A, Fellowship Hall. Call 610-7875 for info. 7-4 Independence Day! Important Phone Numbers County Commissioner - 264-6750 Sheriff: Non-Emergency - 633-7162 Fire Station 26 (Port St. John) - 633-2056 Emergency Operations Center - 637-6670 Waste Management - 636-6894 Roadway Maintenance - 264-5084 SCAT Bus Information - 633-1878 Port St. John Library 633-1867 PSJ Community Center - 633-1904 Florida Power & Light - 723-7795 City of Cocoa Water Dept. - 433-8400 Parrish Medical Center Port St. John - 636-9393 Titusville - 268-6111 Atlantis Elementary School - 633-6143 Challenger 7 Elementary - 636-5801 Enterprise Elementary School - 633-3434 Fairglen Elementary School - 631-1993 Campus Charter School - 633-8234 Space Coast Jr/Sr High School - 638-0750 Sexual Offender Registry www3.fdle.state.fl.us/sexual_predators/ 7-7 West Canaveral Groves Home Owners normally meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at the Agricultural Center, 3695 Lake Dr., Cocoa, 7 pm. Please come out and join us. 7-8 ‘Remembering Through Sharing’ - a support group for families that have experienced a pregnancy loss, stillbirth or loss of an infant. Meetings are 7 pm - 8:30 pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Cape Canaveral Medical Plaza, Cape Canaveral Hospital. Call April or Jamie at 321-799-7151 for more info. 7-9 Canaveral Groves Homeowners, Inc. meets on the 2nd Thursday each month. The Board of Directors meets at 7:00, regular meeting at 7:30 PM at the Fellowship Room of Discovery Christian Church, 3925 Grissom Pkwy. 7-10 Brevard Women’s Connection meets at Rockledge Country Club from 11 am until 1 pm on the second Friday of each month. The program includes a buffet luncheon, special feature plus an inspirational speaker. For information, call Mary at 636-4713 or e-mail her at [email protected]. 7-11 Neighborhood Crime Watch meeting will be 2nd Saturday, 4 pm at St. Patrick’s Church, 4797 Curtis Blvd. 7-12 Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group meets on the 2nd Sunday each month (except Mother’s Day & November), 2 PM, at the Cocoa Library. Contact Kevin Kelly at 636-0235 for info. 7-15 American Legion Post 359 meets at the Post Home at 7260 S. US 1 in Bellwood, (2 miles north of PSJ), 6:00 PM. All Legionnaires and new members are welcome. The Post meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Please contact the Post at 268-1632 for assistance with your membership or information. 7-17 PSJ Business Connections Luncheon, sponsored by the Titusville Chamber of Commerce, meets on the 3rd Friday of the month at 12:00, PSJ Library on Carole Ave. Call Dennis Watkins at 267-3036. 7-20 Moonport Modelers RC Club meets at 6:30 pm, 3rd Monday of each month at the N. Brevard Library, 2121 S Hopkins Ave., Titusville. For further information call Wayne Mendez at 321-505-2361. 7-28 Moonlight Quilters Guild meets at the North Brevard Library in Titusville, 2121 Hopkins Ave. Meet and greet & refreshments at 6:15, meeting at 6:30 usually followed by a program or guest speaker. Call 321-567-5424 for more information. Congratulations to: Happy Birthday Roger Brunet! Lots of Love! Jennifer, Brittanie and Brooke Allan Woerner turns 22 on the 2nd. Rick Harmon turns wiser on the 3rd. Talan Turner turns 8 on the 3rd. Tyler VanSiclen turns 18 on the 4th. Lori Ebbensgard turns 48 on 4th! Chris Fogarty turns cooler on the 6th. Jim Smith turns 53 on the 6th. Jill Hill turns prettier on the 8th James Bowen turns wilder on the 8th. Brittani Davis turns 20 on the 9th. Nancy Taylor turns hotter on the 10th. Kim Brown turns more lovely on the 7th. Denise Brown parties wild on the 8th. Kelly Messer gets spanked on the 9th. Nick Brown turns crazier on the 10th. Michael Turner turns 9 on the 10th. Jonathan Benoff rocks out on the 10th. Brittany Harmon turns 24 on the 11th. Eamon Wright turns gray on the 23rd. J.D. Carnell turns 20 on the 24th. Savannah Bowen is 17 on the 24th. Sarah Hannen turns 21 on the 26th. Sydney McGann turns 11 on the 26th. Leanna Balparda turns 21 on the 26th. Conor Henderson turns 10 on the 26th. Greg Messer turns better on the 26th. Brett Benoff raises the roof on the 27th. David Chandler turns 19 on the 27th. Madi McGann turns 13TEEN on the 28th. Happy Anniversary to Kari & Marty Grinstead on the 1st. David & Doreen Erickson celebrate their 22nd on the 2nd. Rich & Kathy Ridgley celebrate 34 years on the 10th. Donny Roberts and Linda Carlton celebrate their 4th on the 20th. Lori & Rich Ebbensgard celebrate their 4th Anniversary on the 23rd. Email your inputs to [email protected]. 639-3333 6811 N. US Hwy 1 ~ PSJ KIDS EAT FREE! Kids Pizza or Kids Spaghetti Ages 12 and under. 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The event was sponsored by the law firm of Zumpano Patricios & Winker, P.A. and raised more than $64,000 for The Children’s Center (TCC) in Titusville, exceeding the goal by more than $19,000. “It is our privilege to be the presenting sponsors of this wonderful event. The Fran Gerrett Memorial Golf Classic helps provide financial support for TCC to provide quality early childhood development programs, family education and support programs, therapy, tutoring, financial assistance for childcare and more. We’re thrilled the event exceeded its goals so more children can grow and reach their fullest potential,” said Joseph I. Zumpano, shareholder at Zumpano Patricios & Winker, P.A. Nearly 220 golfers participated in the twocourse tournament with all proceeds benefiting TCC, a service of Parrish Medical Center, which provides families with special needs and/ Pictured (L-R) are: Esther Porta, Amy Craddock, Leigh Connell and Lori Duester, manager of The Children’s Center. or typically developing children with numerous health, therapy, education and child development programs in a single location. The annual golf tournament lives on as a tribute to Fran Gerrett’s longtime dedication to our community and his favorite charity. Fran, a former Parrish Medical Center Materials Management Director, was famous for saying, “It’s all about the kids!” Special thanks to the law firm of Zumpano Patricios & Winker, P.A. for supporting the tournament as a presenting sponsor. “Platinum” sponsors include: Medline Industries, Inc., RUSH Construction, Inc. and UBS Financial Services/Indian River Wealth Consulting Group, Susan Morse and Steve Soltesz; and The Watauga Company as lunch sponsor. The men’s first place teams include: Tim Fields, Todd Denson, Marty Gordon and Jason Snodgrass at La Cita Country Club; George Gee, Fritz Granzani, Mike Keenan and Wayne Motes at The Great Outdoors. The mixed first place teams include: Kathleen Bordeau, Ken Joseph, Pete Simons and Claudia Thomas at La Cita Country Club; Martha Hannah, Jan Henderson, Toni Thigpin and Suzanne Yarbrough at The Great Outdoors. “Fran’s daughters, Leigh Connell, Amy Craddock and Lynn Kelly, were a tremendous support as committee members and event sponsors. It was so nice to see them continue Fran’s generous spirit as an integral part of the event success,” added Kathy Myer, golf committee co-chair and director of Women’s Services at Parrish Medical Center. Other members of the golf committee included: Dr. Anthony Allotta, Santi Bulnes, Anita Currie, Lori and Paul Duester, Tiffany Lewis, Amy Lord, Carla McRae, Katherine Musick, Esther Porta, Tina Spangler-Phillips, Tim Skeldon, Courtney Wall, Robert Wildermuth, Misty Wilson and Suzanne Yarbrough. For more information about Jess Parrish Medical Foundation or the Fran Gerrett Memorial Golf Classic, please contact 321269-4066 or visit parrishmedfoundation.com. About The Children’s Center The Children's Center, an affiliate of Parrish Medical Center, offers a variety of learning and early development programs for area children. Located at 5650 South U.S. 1 in Titusville, The Children’s Center consists of six local partner agencies working together to meet the needs of children. The Center annually serves nearly 2,000 children and their families. Visit The Children's Center online at parrishchildrenscenter.com. About Jess Parrish Medical Foundation Through philanthropy and volunteerism, Jess Parrish Medical Foundation is partnering with the community to raise funds that sustain and enhance healthcare services in North Brevard County. JPMF supports Parrish Medical Center's mission of healing experiences for everyone all the time® by funding the featured programs: Cancer Care, The Children’s Center, Parrish Health Village and Center for Lifelong Health. Whether caring for seniors or helping children reach their full potential, JPMF is helping improve, transform and save lives. For more information about Jess Parrish Medical Foundation, call 269-4066 or visit parrishmedfoundation.com. New Communications Director Parrish Medical Center (PMC), One of America’s Finest Healing Environments®, has named accomplished public relations professional Veronica Dent, APR, as director of communications & community services. Dent will be responsible for directing strategic communications, including, but not limited to brand management, community outreach, and public and media relations. “We are pleased to welcome Veronica to PMC and the Brevard community,” said Natalie Sellers MS, APR, FACHE, vice president of communications, community & corporate services. “We look forward to her leadership and contributions toward our continued reputation for excellence.” Dent has more than 25 years of experience in communications and public relations. She most recently served as the public relations manager for Municipal Light & Power in Anchorage, Alaska, where she was responsible for developing and implementing strategic internal and external communications, outreach and community development, and key accounts customer service. Dent earned her Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications and Environmental Studies from Northern Arizona University. She is also accredited in Public Relations (APR) and is a member of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). Her civic and professional service includes roles as trustee and past president of the Anchorage Library Foundation and past chair of FirstBook Anchorage. Ms. Dent and her husband reside in North Brevard. Wound Healing Center Now Open in Port St. John E PERT WOUND CARE NOW at 5005 Port St. John Parkway (Parrish Healthcare Center at Port St. John) Also at 951 N. Washington Ave., Titusville (North building on the PMC campus) PLEASE CALL 321-633-8695 FOR AN APPOINTMENT. Affiliated with Healogics, Inc. • Healing environment for chronic wound sufferers • Latest treatments and technology • Specially trained physicians • Self-referrals accepted • Evening hours by appointment at Port St. John Randy Rodriguez 321-631-2128 Cell: 863-7499 The Voice of Happenings! If you’re waiting for the market to turn, it happened in 2012. Don’t wait for mortgages to go back up, too! 5975 Cannon Ave. 4 BR / 2 Bath $189,900 Beautiful 4 BR CBS home has style and lots of upgrades. Nice landscaping greets you, more in back yard. Tile in kitchen and baths. Split bedrooms. Master Bath has garden tub & separate shower. Kitchen has large island, plenty of room to prep and cook with breakfast bar space as well. Large pantry. Indoor utility room. Vaulted ceilings and upscale ceiling fans. Large great room, formal dining room. Large back yard has 22 x 12 screened porch, shed, play set and privacy fence. 2 car garage. D l O S 4415 Greenhill St. 3 BR / 2 Bath / 2 Car Garage $124,900 LD Serenity is the vibe for this 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath block home on an oversize corner lot filled with lots of shade trees. The stone fireplace in the living room completes the mood. It also has low maintenance tile floors throughout, split bedrooms, a 40’ x 12’ screened porch to relax or play on, stainless steel appliances, a new AC in ‘14, solar cells, vaulted ceiling, more. Washer & Dryer stay. SO ! d ce du Re 2511 Auburn St., Cocoa $119,900 D L O Lovely remodeled pool home has fresh paint, granite countertops on maple cabinets, wood floors in LR and Breakfast Nook, tile in kitchen and baths. In-ground pool, screened porch and comfort. Close to college and shopping. Roof and carpets done in ‘14, kitchen in ‘12, AC in ‘08. S 5553 Meadow Oaks, Titusville $218,000 4 BR / 2 Bath Nice Corner Lot, Split Plan 4 Bedroom 2 Bath, 2 car garage, eat in kitchen, Front Living room and Dining Room, Huge Family Room, Open Floor Plan with volume or vaulted ceilings. 6115 Balboa St. 3 BR / 2 Bath / 2 Floors $119,900 D L O Lots of landscaping on an oversize corner lot. This 2-story stilt home has had part of the ground floor closed in for an extra 600 sq. feet with a window unit, a 200 sq. foot workshop that could be used as a garage and a 220 sq. foot carport. New stainless steel range and refrigerator, new flooring upstairs. Wrap around balcony upstairs The house needs paint and the downstairs finished, but it could be beautiful. S The Market is HOT! Don’t let the home of your dreams escape you. We Have Buildable Vacant Lots in Port St. John! 791 Lindsay Ave. - $21,000. Partially cleared and ready for a home! .24 acre lot on Grissom Parkway. Oversize front easement and sidewalk. Easy access, lots of trees, city water. $13,000. 4020 Monterey -$18,000. End of a cul-de-sac. SCHS Viper Cheerleaders Congratulations to our 2015 Cheerleading Scholarship winner, Samantha Hurley! Every year the SCHS Cheerleading Booster Club awards a $500 scholorship to a Senior Cheerleader who has demonstrated excellence both academically in the classroom and on the field with good sportsmanship. We are so proud of Samantha and wish her the best of luck as she pursues her college career. Come bowl with our cheerleaders on Saturday, July 25th! We are hosting a Bowl-a-Thon at River Lanes Family Entertainment Center in Titusville from 7 - 10pm. The cost of the tickets are $15 each and include 2 1/2 hours of bowling and shoe rental. Bring your family and friends to a fun night of entertainment. Call Hyacinth, 321-8636121 or Joni, 321-693-8470 to purchase tickets. We have an advertising opportunity you don't want to miss! You can sponsor a lane at the bowling alley at our Bowl-a-Thon. For $100 we will hang a banner providing 2 lines of text includ- ing your company name at River Lanes Family Entertainment Center for 30 days. Deadline for submission is 7/15/15. Please contact Hyacinth, 321-863-6121 or Joni, 321-693-8470 for details. Come join our cheerleaders at Woody's BBQ on July 1st and 15th for Viper Cheer Night, 3pm - close, eat in or take out. Support our cheerleaders by mentioning you are there for Viper Cheer Night as you check out. Come by and say hi to Percy the Pig (Woody's mascot). Save the date! Our Jr. Viper Cheerleading Camp is approaching. Kids ages 3 - 12 will have the opportunity to practice with the SCHS Varsity Cheerleaders and then cheer with them during the football game on September 4th. Call Hyacinth or Joni for more details. North Star Seeks Volunteers North Star, the child grief support program at Hospice of St. Francis, needs caring adult volunteers to help. Volunteers play a major role in providing our services. We are looking for men and women who are energetic, compassionate and patient. Volunteers must be willing to commit to the required screening and training. The North Star children's groups are designed for children from age 3 to 18 and meet in the evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Volunteers are asked to commit to eight hours per month. No previous experience is required. Training is free of charge. Classes will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2015 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Class meets at Hospice of St. Francis, 1250-B Grumman Place, Titusville. To register for the North Star Volunteer Training, please contact Brooke Davis, MSW, North Star Coordinator, at 321-264-1687. In addition to caring for the terminally ill and providing the North Star program for children, HOSF offers adult grief support groups, the Caregiving Education and Resource program and Partners in Compassionate Care volunteer training and assignment program. Hospice of St. Francis services are provided throughout Brevard County—north to south—free of charge to any Brevard County resident. For more information on these programs and services, please call 321269-4240, toll free 866-269-4240 or visit our website at wwwhospiceofstfrancis.com. HAVE A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE INDEPENDENCE DAY! Family Owned We offer dignified funeral, cremation and memorial options at prices that invite comparison. Ask about our complete “Veterans Tribute” funeral and burial package for only $1,776. Funeral S O L U T I O N S 5455 North U.S. - 1 - Cocoa in the “GlobeNet Center” 638-1373 Coaches Scramble The Space Coast High School Football 14th Annual Coaches Scramble will take place on July 25th at Sherwood Golf Club, 4335 London Town Rd., Titusville. The player fee is $60.00 per person ($240.00 per team, green fees and cart included). Single players will be paired with other single players or groups who do not have enough players. The player fee includes lunch and 2 beverages on the course. Extra opportunities include $20.00 per person (1 Nolan / 2 Mulligans) player advantages, $5 per person (1 red tee), 50/50 raffle tickets and prizes for longest drive and closest to the pin for men and women - and a hole in one prize: A FREE CAR from Ron Norris in Titusville. The winning teams will be awarded prizes at the awards event in the clubhouse immediately following the tournament. For more information, contact Brian at Brian’s Barber Shop or stop in the shop to pick up a registration packet. More info is on the Vipers website: https://sites.google.com/site/schsvipersfootball/ home. Everyone is invited. Thanks for coming out and supporting our home team! Send the form below in along with your fees to: Vipers Booster Club - P.O. Box 1133, Sharpes, FL, 32959. Team Registration: Name:________________________________ Company/Team Name (optional): ___________ __________________________________ Address: _______________________________ City: ___________________________ State: _________ Zip: _______________ Phone: _______________________________ E-mail: _______________________________ Additional team members information can be submitted at a later date. Port St. John Public Library July Calendar of Events (321) 633-1867 Mon., Tues., Fri., 9 am - 5 pm; Wed., 12 – 8 pm; Thurs., 10 am – 6 pm; Sat., 10 am – 2 pm The library will be closed July 3rd and 4th. Yarning for a Cause: Mondays, 11am-1pm. SHINE - Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders: Tuesdays, Noon-3:00. Counselors assist seniors and the disabled with Medicare and Medicaid questions. Call for an appointment time, 321-222-7981. Senior Games: Tuesdays, 11:00-3:00 pm. Card games, Rummikub, Dominoes, etc. Bring your favorite game and lunch or a snack. Story Time: Fridays, 10:30. All ages welcome. Post 359 - American Legion Riders Yarn Club: Fridays, 2:00-4:00 pm. Knit, crochet 4th of July Celebration and needle arts. Sit, talk and create. All ages and July 4, 2015, 1 p.m. until ??? abilities welcome. Want to learn? We can help! Wicked Garden Gnomes Band be- Over-Eaters Anonymous: Saturdays, 9:30gins at 1 p.m. Also there will be Turkey Shoots, 10:30. 50/50’s, and a drawing for a kayak at 4 p.m. Meetings and Events: On The Grill: Dinners only $6.00. July 1, 6:30-7:30 pm A M u s i c a l J o u r n e y 6 Bottle Beer Buckets, $11.00. 50/50. through Florida. Musician Chris Kahl takes you Information: Jerry or Brenda 616-634-1212 on a folk-style adventure with original songs and Proceeds benefit Veterans and Veteran's Fami- stories that highlight the rich history and culture lies. 7260 S. US Hwy. 1 Bellwood, 268-1632. of the state. All ages welcome! July 2, 3:30 pm Parks and Recreation bring Turtle Hurtles. 1st grade up. July 8, 5:00 pm PSJ Special District Board July 9, 3:30 pm Florida Wildlife Hospital discusses owl rehabilitation. 1st grade up. July 11, 10:00-Noon PSJ Pokémon Club July 15, 1-3:00 pm Bookworms Adult Book Discussion Group. July 15, 6-7:45 pm Sunrise Village Homeowners July 16, 3:30 pm Conservation and Recycling Fun with Hilary Arena. 1st grade up. July 17, 11:45-1:15 Titusville Chamber of Commerce Business Connections Luncheon July 20, 3-4:00 pm Lincoln Logs – North Brevard Homeschool July 22, 5:30 pm Friends of the PSJ Library membership meeting. Please join us. July 23, 3:30 pm Robert Adams plays and discusses the Japanese Koto. 1st grade up. July 25, 10:00-Noon PSJ Pokémon Club July 30, 3:30 pm Ventriloquist Jacki Manna. 1st grade and up. Senior Health Fair Brevard Association of Medical Services (BAMS) will be hosting a Health Fair with the theme “Christmas in July” on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Temple Baptist Church, 1400 N. Washington Ave., Building C, Titusville 32796. Information on local health care providers and businesses will be available. Free health screenings include: balance assessment, blood glucose, osteoporosis, sleep health and blood pressure checks. A Hurricane Preparedness Seminar will be presented by the Titusville Fire Department at 10:15 a.m. The public is invited and all attendees are asked to bring a new toy, canned food or donate $3.00 to gain entry into the health fair. BAMS chose the theme “Christmas in July” to reflect their desire to help by collecting toys, food and funds for the Temple Baptist Ministries’ work in the community. All attendees will be entered into a drawing for an iPad. The drawing will be held at 11:45 a.m., and the winner must be present to claim the prize. Coffee and healthy snacks will be served FREE ESTIMATES Don’t get beat by the heat! 24/7 Service on All Brands. Serving Port St. John, Canaveral Groves, Merritt Island, Titusville and surrounding areas Phone: 321.637.0170 Ask about becoming an ESA member to save money. Gospel, Blue Grass, Rock, etc.). c) Pick the number in your group (solo, duet or up to 6 in a group allowed); then learn to lipsync the lyrics. d) Choreograph a story, scene, skit that goes along with the lyrics to the song. e) Video it all together for 2 - 2½ minutes in length; fill out the paperwork. Then go to http://www.fumcpsj.com/ on July 6, 2015 after 12 pm (noon) to get the remaining instructions on how to upload the video and forms, judging information, parental and video release forms, “red carpet award night” information and all other details. OPENS JULY 6, CLOSES JULY 31, 2015 Click on Events SIX (6) PRIZES: Click on Lip Sync Video Contest Prizes are: 1st Place, $250; 2nd Place, $150; For questions AFTER July 6th, call the church 3rd Place, $75; $25/Best Movements; $25/Best office: (321) 631-0183 or drop by the church Visuals; $25/Best Delivery. office: 1165 Fay Blvd., Port St. John. Eligible to enter: Brevard County 6th, 7th, Handy Hints 8th and 9th graders in the 2015/16 school year. Putting dry tea bags in gym bags or smelly a) It’s FREE to enter the contest. Get your shoes will absorb the unpleasant odor. parents/guardians approval. If a part of your body “falls asleep”, you can b) Pick a song from a current Christian Music genre (Country, Hip Hop, Rap, Contemporary, almost always “wake it up” by shaking your head. while supplies last. This event is sponsored by Comfort Keepers, Hospice of St. Francis and Wuesthoff Health System Home Health. The Brevard Association of Medical Services is a professional resource organization that provides networking and educational opportunities to enhance the services available to seniors. BAMS was established in 1997 and serves Northern and Central Brevard County. $25 OFF Service Call With this coupon. Expires 7/31/2015 Visit our website for Seasonal Specials and more information about our products and services. www.dittmerairandheat.com License # CAC1814984 The Lamp Stand A monthly Church Bulletin Board for the community. Attend a Church of Your Choice! Anchor Baptist Church 1545 N. Cocoa Blvd., Cocoa, FL 32922 Dr. Donald M. Davis - Pastor 321-433-2033 Sunday Morning Worship 10 am (nursery provided) Sunday Evening Worship 6:30 pm (nursery provided) Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study 7 PM. Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 5135 N. Cocoa Blvd., Cocoa, FL 32927, 632-6333 www.blessedsacramentcocoa.org Saturday Mass, 4:30 pm. Sunday Masses at 8:30 AM & 10:30 AM Reconciliation at 3:30 PM on Saturdays BINGO Thursdays (except holidays) - Early Bird starts at 5:15 pm, regular Bingo starts at 6:30 pm. Brevard Zen Center 1261 Range Road, Cocoa, Fl Buddist Sunday Service 9:00am Meditation in the Zendo 7:00pm Calvary Baptist Church, 636-8056 1 1/2 miles south of 528 overpass, east side of US 1 Pastor Jay Frazier www.calvarybaptistincocoa.org Sunday School, 9 a.m. Children’s Service - 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Service - 10 a.m. (nursery provided) Sunday Eve. Service - 6 pm, Wed. Evening - 7 pm Calvary Chapel Space Coast, 321-745-1585 Pastor Shane Robinson, 4725 Fay Blvd. www.calvarychapelspacecoast.org Teaching the Bible line by line Sundays at 9:30 am, Wednesdays at 7 pm www.calvarychapelspacecoast.org Christian Church at PSJ, 4645 Fay Blvd., Pastor Larry Sparrow, ccatpsj.org ccatpsj.org -- email: [email protected] Sunday - Bible Study 8:30 a.m. Worship at 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays - Youth Group, 7:00 p.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 3000 South Street, Titusville Two wards meet in this meetinghouse: Titusville Ward Sacrament Meeting, 9:30 PM Cocoa Ward Sacrament Meeting, 1:00 PM Coastal Community Church 639-7346 5795 Falcon Blvd., PSJ Services on Sunday, 9 & 10:45 am. Relevant and practical for your everyday life! Web site at www.coastalcommunity.net. Cocoa Presbyterian Church, 636-9602 1404 Dixon Blvd., Cocoa, [email protected] Sunday: Church school 9:15 pm/Worship 10:30 am Nurseries and Children’s church Cocoa 7th Day Adventist Church & School State & County Certified Voluntary Pre-K Tolerance of other faiths imparts to us a truer understanding of our own. 1500 Cox Rd, Cocoa, Pastor Tom Baker Church 632-0640 Sch 636-2551; www.cocoasda.org Saturday Sabbath School classes all ages, 9:45 am. Worship at 11:30 am. Wednesday Bible Study, 7:00 pm. Community Alliance Church 639-1717 4855 Fay Blvd. Sunday School (all ages), 9:30 am Sunday Worship 10:45 am and 6:00 pm. Wednesday Youth, 7 pm. Covenant Life Fellowship (321) 639-7734 Non-Denominational - Pastor Jamie McIlwain 3770 Curtis Blvd., PSJ. Sunday Service, 10:30 am Wednesday Worship, 6:30 pm Discovery Christian Church (321) 636-0316 3925 Grissom Parkway, Canaveral Groves Phillip Smith - Preaching Minister Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. First Assembly of God(321) 632-5228 3757 N. US Hwy. 1 Pastor Les Ray Sunday School, 9:30 am, Worship 10:30 and 6:30 pm Wednesday, 7 pm, Bible Study: Rainbows (3-4), Royal Rangers (boys 5-12), Missionettes (girls 5-12). Wednesday, 7 pm, Youth Group Fellowship. First Baptist Church of Port St. John Pastor Andrew Carrington, (321)636-5455 3900 Fay Blvd., www.firstbaptistpsj.com Sun. school 9:15; Worship & Kid’s Church 10:30 am. Adult Bible Study, 7 p.m. Wednesday Wednesday: TeamKids & Youth, 6:30-8 pm. Thrift Store Hours: M,T,Th,F, 10 - 4. W&Sat, 10 - 2 Food Pantry Hours: M & W, 10 am - 1 pm First Baptist Church of Cocoa (321)636-2868 750 Brevard Ave. in Historic Cocoa Village Worship 11 am & 6 pm, Sunday School 9:30 am Wednesday Service/Youth Prayer & Share, 6:30 pm http://baptist1.com/church/fl/cocoafbc First Free Will Baptist Church Pastor Darrell “D” Miller, 795-4780. 5311 Barna Ave. Titusville 269-4033, 268-1705 Sunday School 9:00 am, Morning Worship 10:00 am Sunday Evening Service 6:00 pm, Wednesday Night Prayer & Praise 7:00 pm First United Methodist Church, Rev. Steve Hart (321)631-0183 at 1165 Fay Blvd. Sunday Worship - 8:30, 10:55, Sunday School - 9:45 Wonderful Wednesday Worship, at 7 pm Senior (High) Youth & Jr. (High) Youth at 3 pm, Sun. Kingdom Kids, K - 5, meet at 3 pm. Sunday Frontenac Baptist Church (321)636-1369 5500 N. US Hwy 1 Pastor Michael Franzone Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:27 a.m. Pastor Bible Study, 6:00 pm Wednesday Evening Services, 6:30 pm weekly. Glory of God Anglican Church (321)632-6812 3735 N. Indian River Dr., Reverend Paul W. Young Sunday, Eucharist (Rite 1) at 8 am, (Rite 2) at 10:15 Children’s Church, 10 am Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 2073 Garden St., Titusville, 321-267-4323 Pastor Bruce Alberts; titusvillelutherans.org Traditional Worship, 8:30 am; Contemporary, 11:00 FREE Children’s Mentoring & Tutoring, Thu, 6-8 pm HOPE United Church of Christ, 636-0250 2555 Fiske Blvd., Pastor Clarice Mitchell Sunday School, 9 a.m. Children’s Service - 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Service - 10 a.m. (w/nursery) Fourth Sunday Iona Service, 6 p.m. http://www.hopeucc.com Ma’gen David Messianic Synagogue Rabbi Jem Golden (321) 213-2259 3815 N. US1, Suite 123 in Cocoa Commercial Ctr. Erev Shabbat Service - Friday, 6:30 pm Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church ELCA Pastor Tom Unrath, (321) 636-0777 400 Lucerne Dr. Cocoa Sunday Worship Service 10:00 AM Bible Study- Wed. 6:00 PM Ministerio Un Nuevo Comienzo (A New Beginning Ministry) 2010 North Cocoa Blvd., Cocoa Miercoles (Wednesday); 7pm Domingo (Sunday); 7pm New Life Christian Fellowship 269-7578 Pastor Larry Linkous www.findnewlife.com Interdenominational Multi-Cultural Ministry for Entire Family 6755 S. Washington Ave. Sunday - 9:00 & 11:00, Wednesday - 7 pm Youth Church - Wed., 7 pm Nursery & Children’s Church available all services Northwest Baptist Church, 1720 Cox Rd. 638-0890 www.nwbcofcocoa.org Sunday School for all ages, 9:00 am Classic/Modern Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening, 6 p.m.; Wed. Nights, 7 p.m. Pentecostals of Cocoa, 636-6560 1901 Michigan Ave., Cocoa Sunday Worship at 10AM Sunday School at 10:30 AM Sunday evening Evangelistic Service, 6 pm Redeemer Presbyterian Church 264-0035 Meeting at 5005 Barna Ave., Titusville Coffee Corner - Sundays at 9:30 am Worship Celebration - Sundays at 10 am Christian Education - Sundays, 11:15 am www.myredeemer.cc St. Patrick’s Anglican Catholic Church, 632-7634 4797 Curtis Blvd. Bishop John Vaughan, Rector Mass Sunday at 8, 10 & 5:30 and Friday noon Mass Wednesday Mass, 6:30 pm, then Pot Luck Supper Alcoholics Anonymous, Sunday, 5 pm; Tuesdays, 7:30 pm Narcotics Anonymous, Mondays, 8 - 10 pm. St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, 321-267-2545 414 Pine St., Titusville www.stgabs.org The Rev. Rob Goodridge, Rector Sat. 5:30; Sun. 7:30 & 10:00; Wed. 7:30 Youth Rock Sun Valley Christian Church 264-1337 4825 S. Barna Ave., Titusville, Minister Reggie Reed Sunday School at 9 am, Worship at 10 am & 6 pm Youth Group, Sunday at 6 pm Ladies Group each Tuesday and Thursday Surfside Community Fellowship, 607-2111 thesurfsidefellowship.com Pastor Dr. Erick Brookins Meeting at the Port St. John Community Center, Services at 9:00 & 10:30 am. Titusville Church of Seventh-day Adventist Pastor Amado Luzbet. ALL are welcomed. 5005 Barna Ave. 267-8893. Saturday Worship, 11 am. Sabbath School, 9:15 am. Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer, 7:30 pm. Trinity Community Church Tim Merwin, Sr. Pastor 6750 South U.S. 1 (3 miles north of Fay Blvd.) Sunday Celebration at 10 am www.sgcfla.org [email protected] 268-8004 Trinity Lutheran Church & School - LCMS 1330 S. Fiske Blvd., Rockledge, 636-5431 Michael Hageman, Pastor Worship: 10:30 am Trinity Lutheran Church-LCMC Pastor David Trexler | Dial-A-Story, 607-6742 3671 S. Hopkins Ave., Titusville, FL 32780 Sunday Worship Service 9:30am Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cocoa 1261 Range Road, Cocoa. www.uucocoa.org Sunday Service 11:00am Unity of Merritt Island, 321-452-2625 4725 N. Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island Reverend Rose Whitham Practical Christianity. Sunday Services at 10 am www.unitymerrittisland.org. We are on Facebook. Victory Baptist Church, Pastor Raymond Hall 632-6148 at 242 Capron Road. www.victorythroughjesus.org Sunday Bible Study at 9:30 am. Sunday Worship Service at 10:30 am and 6 pm. Children’s clubs and teen groups Prayer Service, Wednesday, 6:45 pm. Victory Baptist Church of Titusville Pastor Tracy Covel, 321.264.0665 Services at Indian River Civic Ctr, 4220 S. Hopkins Sunday School 9 am, Sunday Morning 10 am Sunday Evening 6 pm, Wednesday 7 pm www.victorybaptistchurchintitusville.org Victory Worship Center, 431-7964 Pastors Jeff & Nancy Kleinman Meeting Sundays, 10AM Wednesday Mid-Week Manna & Prayer, 7-8 PM Community Center, 4201 US Hwy 1, Cocoa First Friday Rosary First Friday Rosary will be held on July 3rd at 6 pm. All faiths are welcome to attend. Social Time will follow rosary in the Church Hall. Bring refreshments for all to share. St. Patrick’s Anglican Catholic Church 4797 Curtis Blvd., Port St. John For information, call 321-208-2356. A New Beginning First United Methodist Church 1165 Fay Blvd, Port St. John (321) 631-0183 The Port St John 1st United Methodist Church family, welcomes David Charlton, as the new pastor, along with his wife Donna and their son, Joshua. All are welcome to hear his first sermon on Sunday, July 12th; Contemporary Service beginning at 8:30am & Traditional Service starting at 10:55am; following the Traditional Service at 12:15pm is a “Meet and Greet” pot-luck family meal. For more information, please call the church office at 631-0183. Parent's Night Out THERE WILL BE NO PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT FOR THE MONTHS OF JUNE, JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER ,2015. THANK YOU AND SEE YOU IN OCTOBER Contact the Church Office at 631-0183 for more information. Please visit the church’s SCHOOL Facebook page @ https://www.facebook.com/ A little girl had just finished her first week of fumcpsj school. “I'm just wasting my time,” she said to her mother. “I can't read, I can't write, and they won't let me talk!” Frontenac Baptist Church is pleased to anDon’t waste your precious energy on nounce the arrival of their gossip, energy vampires, issues of the new pastor, Michael Franpast, negative thoughts or things you can- zone, who began his leadership at Frontenac in April and his wife, Leasa. not control. Instead invest your energy in Frontenac Baptist Church seeks to provide a place of worship and fellowship with many the positive present moment. residents of Cocoa and the Port St. John area. Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good. Our new leader, Pastor Franzone is a welcomed addition. He is a gifted leader and teacher who has a deep love of Jesus Christ and the work of Christmas in July Sale! the Holy Spirit is evident in his life. Mission Thrift Store at the Pastor Franzone has a heart for people and the Lord has given him the opportunity to see many First Baptist Church, Port St. John change their lives and follow God. JULY 1- 31 Our vision for Frontenac Baptist Church is to lead as many people as possible into a growing Mon, Tues, Thu, Fri: 10 am - 4 pm relationship with Jesus Christ. We want to reach Wed: 10 am - 1 pm * Sat: 10 am - 2 pm the next generation with the message of the Scriptures in a way that is alive, relevant and vibrant. If you would like to connect with Pastor Franzone, you can do so by email to frntenac@ bellsouth.net or by telephone at 321-636-1369. We are located at 5500 N US 1, Cocoa. Sunday School is 9:30 a.m., Worship at 10:27 a.m. and Proceeds Serve the Community 6:00 p.m. Wednesday service is 6:30 p.m. Shrimp Boil & Pie Show Cocoa Main Street is pleased to announce our organization’s first annual 4th of July Shrimp Boil and Pie Show event on Saturday, July 4, 2015. The event is planned as a fundraiser to support Cocoa Main Street’s efforts to achieve economic development through historic preservation. The purpose of the Cocoa Main Street program is to continue to enhance our community identity and heritage, foster a center of activity and ensure economic stability for the heart of Cocoa through the concentrated efforts of design, promotion, organization and economic revitalization. This awesome event is being held in the Riverfront Park overlooking the Indian River. Entries for the Pie Show will be accepted from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM and winners will be announced at 2:00 PM. Our dedicated volunteers will begin serving our delicious “low country-style” Shrimp Boil fare at 11:30 AM. With every $10 Shrimp Boil meal donation, donors will receive a FREE Frisbee, courtesy of our friends over at Annie’s Toy Chest, located at 526 Brevard Avenue in Cocoa Village. A “Low Country Party Pack” is being offered for parties of up to four(4) for $50, and will include a private table in the event area, non-alcoholic drink service, up to 4 Frisbees, and personal table service from our wonderful volunteers. Shrimp Boil service will continue through 2:30 PM or until we run out. The City of Cocoa, City of Rockledge and Brevard Symphony Orchestra will continue the festivities into the evening and close out the night with a huge fireworks display over the river. “We are super excited to bring this unique, fundraising event to Cocoa Village and what better setting to showcase some awesome food, than in Riverfront Park overlooking the Indian River. This is our first time attempting this type of fundraiser and we are very thankful to the City of Cocoa for allowing us the use of the park to complement their wonderful event. What better way to celebrate our independence and honor those who protect our freedom, than spending time in Cocoa Village by the river and enjoying delicious food for a great cause?” exclaims Ken Wilshire, Executive Director for Cocoa Main Street. Start Smart Youth Program Brevard County Parks and Recreation, Central Area, will offer two summer sessions of Start Smart, a youth sports developmental program, at Kiwanis Island Park, 951 Kiwanis Island Park Road, Merritt Island. Session II is July 8-29. Each session is four weeks in duration with classes every Wednesday evening from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Start Smart Program is a parent-child program that helps prepare children ages 3 to 5 years old to enter the world of organized sports by teaching fundamental motor skills such as throwing, catching, kicking and batting. Using age-appropriate equipment to conduct fun exercises, children learn basic skills that will help them to succeed and excel once they enter youth sports. Parents will have the opportunity to learn how to be the coach and mentors. Cost is $20 for the session or $6 for an individual class. Class size is limited. For additional information or to register, call Don Ingram at (321) 455-1380. Participants may also register at Kiwanis Island Park Community Center or the Central Area Parks Operations office at 840 Forrest Avenue in Cocoa. Cosmetic and IV Sedation Dentistry 780 West Ave - Cocoa, FL 32927 (321) 631-5600 Our office is located next to Burger King in Port. St. John. SERVING BREVARD OVER 24 YEARS Dr. Craig A. Sater • • • • • • • • NEW PATIENTS WELCOME SAME DAY EMERGENCIES ACCEPTED ADULTS AND CHILDREN WELCOME EVENINGS AND SATURDAYS AVAILABLE FINANCING AVAILABLE W/ APPROVED CREDIT SERVING ALL YOUR DENTAL NEEDS CROWNS, BRIDGES, DENTURES AND PARTIALS MINI IMPLANT DENTURES • • • • • • • • ROOT CANALS TOOTH COLORED BONDING/FILLINGS WISDOM TEETH REMOVED PERIODONTAL THERAPY NITROUS OXIDE AND ORAL SEDATION IV SEDATION OPTIONS ONE HOUR TOOTH WHITENING ASK US ABOUT DRILL-LESS DENTISTRY! IV sedation now available for our anxious patients -- Have all your dental care completed in 1 or 2 appointments and wake up to a new “SMILE”! Walter Butler Community Center - July, 2015 Bernice G. Jackson Park, 4201 North US Hwy 1, Sharpes. American Kenpo Karate is offered for ages 5 years to adults Friday evenings at $30 per month. Age’s 5-Up 4:30- 5:30 p.m. Age’s 10-Adult at 5 p.m. For more information, contact Sharon Fox at (321) 632-9184. Persons With Disabilities Dances are held every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month from 7-9 p.m. all ages welcome. For more information contact Andrea Chestnut 264-5058 or 264-5105. Volleyball Fundamentals is a class which teaches proper playing techniques and team work. This class focuses on teaching beginners how to properly bump, set, spike and more. For more information contact WBCC, (321) 433-4448. Zumba Classes - Zumba is an adult dance-based fitness class that uses a fusion of Latin and International rhythms with easy-to-follow moves. It includes both cardio and resistance training components designed to tone and sculpt the entire body. Zumba is designed for adults of all ages and fitness levels. Class participants exercise in a healthy, fun, party-like environment. Classes will be held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 6-7 p.m., $5 per class (discount punch cards available). Contact Debbie Kowaleuski at (321) 403-6918 for more information. The center is open Monday–Thursday from 10 - 8 pm, Fridays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Schedule is subject to change. Call 433-4448 for latest information. Mondays Summer Camp Information Summer Camp, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Walter Bulter Community Center Open Gym, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Dates: June 2-August 11, 2015 (Except July 3) ∙ Board Games, 6-8 p.m. Ages: Children who have completed KindergarOpen Computer Lab, 6-8 p.m. ten through 6th grade. Tuesdays Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Camp hours are inclusive Summer Camp, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. of before and after care. Open Gym, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Weekly Camp Fee: $90 – 1st child; $81 – adBoard Games, 6-8 p.m. ditional child. Daily Fee $30 - 1st child $27 – Zumba Toning, 6-7 p.m. additional child. Open Computer, 6-8 p.m. Field trips are for weekly registered particiWednesdays pants and staff only. Summer Camp, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Special event and out-of-county field trip fees Volleyball Fundamentals, 5-8 p.m. extra – send exact cash in envelope with child’s Board Games, 6-8 p.m. name clearly marked. Zumba, 6-7 p.m. Residents of identified neighborhood strategy Open Computer Lab, 6-8 p.m. areas receive a 50% reduction to fees for faciliThursdays ties located within neighborhood strategy area in Summer Camp, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. which they reside; proof of residency required. Zumba for Kids, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Meals: Free breakfast and lunches are available Volleyball Fundamentals, 5-8 p.m. through the Florida Department of Agriculture Board Games, 6-8 p.m. and Consumer Services, Summer Food Service Zumba Step, 6-7 p.m. Republican Club Meeting Program. Snacks are not provided; therefore parOpen Computer Lab, 6-8 p.m. Space Coast Republican Club meets at the Red ticipants are encouraged to bring snacks. BreakOpen Gym, 6-8 p.m. (Half Court) fast served 7:30-8:30 Lunch served 11:30-12:30. Lobster on Merritt Island the last Wednesday of Fridays Activities include indoor and outdoor games, the month at 11:00 a.m. Lunch can be ordered Center Closed July 3rd for Holiday stories, arts & crafts, swimming, occasional mov- from the menu. Summer Camp, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Our guest speaker will talk at 11:30 with a ies, special events, field trips, free lunch. Karate ages 5-Up, 4:30-5:30 brief club meeting following. Guests and new For online registration: https://registration. Karate ages 10-Adults, 5 p.m. brevardcounty.us. For more information call the members are welcome. Saturdays Contact Sue Kunze, 321-735-4420 or email Walter Butler Community Center at 321-433Center Closed July 4th for Holiday [email protected] for additional information. 4448. Pickle-Ball, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (Half Court) Program Activities, 10 am - 2 p.m. Meet your neighbors and stay informed of Events & Community Happenings! Zumba for Kids - Designed exclusively for kids. Kid’s classes are a rockin; high energy fitness parties packed with specially choreographed, kid friendly routines. Kid’s classes will be held on Thursday, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Dance It Off - Aerobic Line-Dancing is offered Fridays 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. excluding holidays. Registration fee $7/monthly fee $2. Registration fee includes Dance It Off t-shirt. It is a scientific fact a body in motion tends to stay in motion. A body at rest tends to stay at rest. Contact Perry Cusmano at (321) 433-4448. Canaveral Groves Homeowners Inc. If you’d like to join and support our Homeowners’ group, just cut out and fill out this form and mail with a check for $15 to cover the current year’s membership dues. Mail to: CGHI, P.O. Box 675, Sharpes, FL 32959 Name_______________________________________________________________ Address_____________________________________________________________ E-mail _____________________________________________________________ Phone_____________________ May we include your phone number on our membership roster to CGHI members? Yes No Won’t you come join us? We meet on the 2nd Thursday of every month at the Discovery Church at 3925 Grissom Pkwy. at 7:00 pm. www.canaveralgroveshoa.org Fruit From the Groves, Cont. than adequate. They are spending millions of dollars in South Florida but they seem to want to offer little or nothing for our neighbors’ properties. I know that even though those residents moved to the Groves for peace, quiet and a country life style, they would accept any decent offer and move on. I am not happy with that scenario but the train is coming. The Train Impact Coalition in Indian River County lost their first round in an attempt to block the AAF from acquiring Private Activity Bonds from the State of Florida. The Coalition feels that AAF is not in compliance with federal regulations, specifically the Natural Environment Policy Act (NEPA), which assures protections to both the natural and human environments. The Coalition feels that any support for the issuance of these bonds is premature. Unfortunately, the courts felt differently, but it is not over yet. Thanks again to all who helped with the onion sale this year. As always, Conley Jordan took the lead on this project and we got them all sold. Pecans will be next in the fall. Thanks again to all for supporting the Canaveral Groves HOA. I talked with my brother by another mother, Jerry Wall. Jerry is doing as well as he can for an old feller. He told me that he had been out of contact for a while. I am not sure if he shot his computer or buried it in the yard. He said that he was waiting on a new green card so he can get back on the hard road. Now you know that that is not true, but it makes for a good story. Jerry can be a little scary when he gets cleaned up with his flowered shirt, shorts and rubber boots. I think the rubber boots won't be necessary because it has been hotter than a popcorn poot out in West, By Gosh, Canaveral Groves. I know that you guys out in the boondocks have not been receiving the Happenings. I spoke to the boss and he was going to inquire with the USPS as to why many folks are not getting the paper both here and out west. We will have to wait and see. I hope that everyone is having a great summer so far even though it has been so hot. I spoke with my son Rob in Alaska today and he said it was 81 degrees in Anchorage and those folks do not have air. I looked out my window today and it was so hot that I saw a fire plug chasing a dog. Also a hello to Mr. Richard Skinner who attended our last CGHOA meeting. Welcome to the Groves! ..........A PARTING SHOT FROM THE CANNON.......... Proper Burial George went on a vacation to the Middle East with his family, including his mother-in-law. During their vacation in Jerusalem, George’s mother-in-law died. With the death certificate in his hand, George went to the American Consulate office to make arrangements to send the body back to the United States for a proper burial. The Consul told George that to send the body back to the United States for burial would be very, very expensive. It could cost him as much as $5,000. The Consul told him that in most cases the person responsible for the remains normally decided to bury the body there in Jerusalem, and that that would cost him only $150. George thought for some time and answered, “I don’t care how much it will cost to send the body back; that’s what I want to do.” The Consul said, “You must have loved your mother-in-law very much, considering the difference in price.” “No, it’s not that,” said George. “You see, I know of a case many, many years ago of a man that was buried here in Jerusalem. On the third day he arose from the dead. I just can’t take that chance.” ----------------------------------------- Well it is now 1:40 AM and my reserve light just came on. Thank you to all our readers. It is always good to see and talk with the many friends who read my humble offering each month. Be sure to read Rose’s Room and Maureen Rupe’s Good Day! Always an informative read. Until next time, Lord willin’ and the creek don’t rise, I remain your servant. - Bill Cannon Central FL Accordion Club The Brevard Chapter of the Central Florida Accordion Club (CFAC) presents a musical program the last Sunday of every month. Members play accordions and sometimes other instruments with various music styles. Guests are invited to attend and participate. The event is open to the public. Admission is free. The show is on Sunday, July 26th, 2:005:00 p.m., at the Elks Lodge #1532, 315 Florida Ave., Cocoa. CFAC is a Not-for-Profit Florida Corporation, and is tax exempt under Section 501c4 of the Federal Tax Code. The club is dedicated to promoting the visibility and value of the accordion as a multi-cultural musical instrument. For more information, contact Rod Hall, 866-455-2322. Safest hospital in Florida <RXZRQśWKDYHWRVHDUFKORQJWRƩQGDQDWLRQDOO\UHFRJQL]HGKRVSLWDOQHDU\RX Parrish Healthcare helps you heal in every sense. To do that, we take every measure to be safe. National consumer and federal ratings place us among America’s top hospitals for safety. Consumer Reports listed us as the #1 safest hospital in Florida. 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Expires 7-31-15. former scholarship winners, Ms. Savanna Adams, daughter of Billy and Nancy Waler, just graduated from the University of Central Florida in Orlando. She majored in Music Education and she will be working for the Orange County School System this fall as a string teacher. I have known her since she was a toddler and she has grown into a beautiful young lady. Dedei and I, as well as her parents are so proud of her accomplishments. Continued success! Also congratulations to Ms. Nina at Publix on 524. She was selected as employee of the month for June. Nina works in the Meat Department and she and her family live here in the Groves. Back in the dark ages, Nina was a student of mine at Clearlake and I am so pleased that she now has her own family and doing well. Once again, congratulations on being the Outstanding Employee for June at Publix on 524. If you go by the meat section and there is a cute blonde working away at the cutting table, if she looks up, give her a wave. 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