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ISSUE NO. 296
JANUARY, 2015
SERVING PORT ST. JOHN & CANAVERAL GROVES
PSJ Christmas Parade Results
Call 321-633-7499 or e-mail to
[email protected].
The current and last issues are
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these businesses and people who give back to
make our community a wonderful place to live.
And of course, a BIG THANK YOU to the
Christmas Parade Committee, many of whom
miss the parade every year working at staging
to put the parade together. We welcome new
members Karen Steuer, Rhonda Rockhill, Jobie
Waltman, Jeremy Higginbotham, Michael Alaura
and Jen Wyman. I don’t think we told them how
much controlled chaos there would actually be,
but they handled it all well. You’re AWESOME!
The weather was absolutely perfect for the
25th annual Port St. John Christmas parade. We
had some of the largest entries ever in Port St.
John. The Space Coast Vipers Marching Band,
always a favorite of the crowd, rocked the
whole mile and the cheerleaders from both the
Middle School and the High School danced and
performed to the music. Not to be outdone, the
Rockets cheerleaders were flying through the air
Christmas Parade Winners:
and new to Port St. John, the Zodiac competition
2014 Best Overall
Cub Scout Pack 704
cheerleading teams put on dazzling shows.
As always very BIG THANK YOU goes out 1st Place Creativity Challenger 7 Elementary
For the military minded the Space Coast HS
to
our
sponsors, Parrish Medical Center; our 2nd Place Creativity DJ Gene
ROTC unit put on a great show and as always,
major sponsors, Higginbo- 1st Place Spirit
Island Healthy & Fitness
looked extraordinarily sharp
tham Companies, FP&L, 2nd Place Spirit
Challenger & Elementary
doing it.
Happenings, Sweeney’s Auto 1st Place Theme
Fierce Dance & Fitness
Our Grand Marshall this
Repair, Maureen Rupe, Dogs 2nd Place Theme
Puroclean Services
year was Mr. Melvin Morris,
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Marching
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a PSJ resident and a Medal of
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SCHS Viper Band
Honor recipient. He was joined
Port St. John Black Belt 1st Place Marching Non-Musical:
by his wife, children and grandAcademy, Domino’s Pizza,
SC Middle School Vipers Cheerleaders
children. It’s nice to honor the
Shipping Depot and Shirt 2nd Place Marching Non-Musical:
fighting men who have served
Shack. Please remember
Space Coast Vipers Cheerleaders
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Florida Legislature and the Water and
Land Conservation Initiative
The initiative Amendment 1 - Water and
Land Conservation - through dedication, a lot
of hard work and concern for the environment,
was brought about due to the Florida Legislature
shifting money away from Florida Forever and
other conservation efforts for a number of years.
Amendment 1 passed with 74.96%. There were
4,238,739 for the amendment, and 1,415,924
against. As far as I am concerned, and I assume
every other voter, this was a clear mandate to
our Florida Legislature. What does the “Will of
the People” mean? Can we trust that an overwhelming majority at the polls by the people,
where the intent was understood by all, have the
intent changed by the legislature when they don’t
agree with the vote?
According to a November 23, 2014 story by
Mary Ellen Klas of the Miami Herald Tallahassee
Bureau titled, “Legislators will decide whether
to limit impact of environmental initiative,”
there are legislators who are making plans to
go around the will of the people. “…Sen. David
Simmons, R-Maitland, Gardiner’s point man on
the issue, said he believes the amendment is so
broadly written it gives lawmakers the ability
to replace money now spent on existing environmental programs with the doc stamp money.
“I believe that the wording of the constitutional
amendment gives the Legislature broad authority
to deal with it — and that includes transferring
those programs that are general revenue over to
the doc stamps,’’ he said. “We are not going to
play shell games.”
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The article indicated House Speaker Steve
Crisafulli, a Merritt Island Republican, wants
to increase funding for water and land protection, but the article indicated he also wants to
do it slowly so it prevents increasing doc stamp
revenues. It stated his staff was reorganizing
environmental program funding, but it seemed
awfully close to what Senator Simmons was indicating of forcing the Water and Conservation
Initiative to pick up the tabs of any other state
environmental programs.
Clay Henderson, an Orlando lawyer and one
of the amendment’s authors, couldn’t understand
how the legislature can ignore the will of the
people, especially while referring to the vote
results. “What part of 75 percent do they not
understand?” It almost sounds like the Senate and
House plans to put all the environmental projects
into one pile and have them all be funded by the
Water and Land Conservation Initiative.
Eric Draper of Florida Audubon stated in the
story, “If there’s just one pot of money and the
Legislature starts handing the money out in the
Appropriations Act, it becomes a lobbyist-driven
process.”
In a December 7th article in Palm Beach Post
titled, “Conservation amendment up to lawmakers now; environmentalists worried,” the article
stated: Although environmentalists and their
attorneys drafted the ballot measure, Crisafulli
pointed out, “Now it’s up to us to interpret the
intent.” He seems to be getting the various stages
of government mixed up, as it has always been
the judicial system that “interprets” laws. The
legislature makes laws, except where they have
given some rights like the voters in this case.
He’s wrong unless the legislature has corrupted
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the Florida Judicial System, too. The same article
has Crisafulli stating he’s going to do all sorts
of things with the funds to override the initiative’s intent. “House Speaker Steve Crisafulli,
R-Merritt Island, said city water and sewer projects – basic repair, maintenance and expansion
work that lawmakers spent $88.5 million on this
year – could be among those aided by the Water
and Land Legacy campaign dollars. “It fits into
the purview of the intent of the amendment, it
certainly does,” Crisafulli said.
I’ve read the wording of the amendment
again and the only way the legislature could
possibly expand the intent would be to delete or
move around the punctuation. The amendment
clearly states at the beginning that the amendment is “to acquire, restore, improve and manage
conservation lands.” The legislature, including
our own Representative Crisafulli, seems to be
trying to change the intent by using the descriptors associated with the acquisition, restoration,
improvement and management of these lands.
The descriptors state these conservation lands
can include “lands including wetlands and forests; fish and wildlife habitat; lands protecting
water resources and drinking sources, including
the Everglades, and the water quality of rivers,
lakes and streams; beaches and shores; outdoor
recreational lands; working farms and ranches;
and historic or geologic sites…”
It doesn’t say you can use it for anything that
is tied to water quality, just conservation lands
like buying lands around our rivers and springs
that can improve water quality. The first course
of action for our legislature should be a refresher
course in English grammar, as they seem to have
forgotten the purpose of a comma or semicolon.
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I’m tired of our legislators acting like they
“care” about the environment and at the same
time trying to figure out how to spend less on
the issue. What nerve! I doubt that there is one
legislator in either the House or Senate that can
say they received 75% of the vote like Amendment 1. They should just do what the people
mandated instead of trying to figure out ways to
get around it.
Reference:
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http://ballotpedia.org/Florida_Water_and_
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Brevard County Building Report
November was a good month, even though
single family home permits building activity
dropped from the previous month. Even though
building activity dropped from October, November’s single family home permits issued were still
more than any November’s count since before
2008. Construction values dropped from October’s $45 million report to just over $38 million,
but that seemed consistent of what happens every
year. November 2014 was still over 33 percent
higher than 2013 and was the strongest year
since 2008 where the table values started. The
total number of permits issued was also stronger
than any previous year since records in the table
started in 2008.
Reference:
Brevard County Building Code Newsletter:
http://www.brevardcounty.us/PlanningDev/
BuildingCode/BldgNewsletters
Port St. John Homeowner’s Association
As I was going through some old papers, I
found a letter from Randy Rodriguez (then Sec-
retary for the Port St John Homeowner’s Association to Jean Durnil, who was a Board member of
the Association. It was dated October 22, 1990.
As we start a New Year, it is also good to
remember the folks who made Port St. John the
community it is today. I’m printing the letter
(we didn’t have emails back then) to show you
the comradeship the association brought to the
community.
Dear Jean,
This is a terribly official letter from all of us
on the Board on the matter of your most recent
performance. After all, you are a highly respected
Board member of long standing. Your past performance of your duties has been nothing less than
admirable, so we feel it is necessary to point a
few things out to you.
1) As a member of the Safety Committee,
you should know that any condition that sends
you to the hospital is UNSAFE. Doctors are not
to be trusted because you never see them in a
Home Owner’s Assn. Besides, they always add
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too many 0’s at the end of the bill. That’s scary.
Also, you left Bob Rupe with no adult supervision. That’s Real scary.
2) We thought you might be using a Telephone Committee trick to acquire some free
phone time from the hospital. We appreciate your
commitment to duty, Jean, but we need you back
here. We’re still working on Maureen’s English!
3) Your absence is also causing a Beautification Committee problem because the meetings
just don’t look the same without you.
As you can see, this is a VERY serious problem. We voted to settle out of court if you are
willing to accept our fondest wishes for a speedy
recovery, and the return of our charming smile.
We all miss you and hope to see you back as soon
as you feel up to it.
Best wishes for a fast recovery.
Don Williams, President
Randy Rodriguez, Secretary
Vicki Mazurek, Bob Rupe, Maureen Rupe, Denise Hillebrandt, Ray Arnone,
Tim Bollinger, Gary Faiga, Cecilia Faiga, Jessie
Fleming, John Henkel, Gigi Henkel, Betty Kellogg, Bill Hurst, Frank Wrisley, Kevin Broad,
Beth Delgado, Ken Durnil
The Officers and Board changed over the
years but they all were dedicated to the community and spent many hours at county and state
meetings to make Port St. John the great place to
live that it is today. Also thanks to all the residents
at that time, many no longer with us, who supported the Homeowner’s Association and were
dedicated to Port St. John like the PSJ AARP
and the PSJ Seniors. Thank you all, especially
County Commissioner Truman Scarborough,
without whose support we would not have been
able to accomplish many of our goals.
Some of the things brought about by the Port
St. John Home Owners Association were: Opening of Grissom Parkway both north and south, (it
was called Tulsa Blvd. prior to that), the Port St.
John Library, Fire Station, Fay Lake Wilderness
Park, PSJ Community Center, Community Police
Unit, Nichol Park, Port St. John Parkway, fourlane of Fay Blvd, and paving of King’s Highway,
(yes, it was dirt!).
On the 18th I was invited to a meeting, with
East Coast Industries and attorneys. An Alternative Fueling facility [Natural Gas] is being
planned north of OUC. I will bring details in
February, but today is the last day for Happenings inputs; something about a parade to conduct.
I hope you have a very Happy New Year!
Cheerio,
Maureen
Central Florida
Accordion Club
The Brevard Chapter of the Central Florida
Accordion Club (CFAC) presents a musical program the last Sunday of every month. Accordions
and other instruments are played by musicians
with various music styles. The event is open to
the public. Admission is free.
Date: Sunday January 25, 2015
Time: 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Location: 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 in
Central Florida.
For more information, contact Rod Hall, 866455-2322.
PSJ Rockets
Football &
Cheerleading
ing teams, too! They each had
the opportunity to compete at
our county competition and the
hard work they have been putting into their routines certainly
showed.
First place = Flag & Jr Rookie
Third place = Rookie
Fourth place = Mighty Mite and Bantam.
BUSINESS PARTNERS WANTED:
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UPCOMING REGISTRATIONS:
Registrations will be held at Fay Park, 6315
Depot Ave. in Port Saint John each Saturday in
January (10, 17, 24 & 31) from 12:00 pm to 4:00
pm. Take this time to register for any of the following seasons:
NFL Coed Flag:
Are you bummed when football season is
over? We have a solution! We will have NFL
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Coast Communities Sports Complex. The season
will run March, April and May. Practices will begin on March 9th. All games are played in house
(at our home field). For ages 5-15, with the division breakdown (5-6), (7-8), (9-10), (11-12), and
(13-15). We project 2 practices per week with one
game each Saturday. Registration Fee is $50.00.
We will need volunteer coaches, if you are Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.
interested please let any board member know.
2015 Fall Season:
Registration is underway! Registration fees
for Tackle football and Cheerleading currently is
$85.00 and Flag football is $55.00. These rates
will continue to increase. Be sure to register
early to save.
Competition Cheer Teams:
Are you an athlete who likes to compete?
We have the season that’s right for you! We are
registering for our “state” cheer teams. These
athletes, boys & girls / ages 4-18, took the month
of December off and are preparing to get back
on the field in January to prepare for some larger
events run by competition specific companies.
In previous years, these teams have traveled to
Jacksonville, Tampa, Daytona, Orlando and a
few other locations to compete against teams
from around the state.
END OF SEASON CONGRATS:
With our season coming to an end, we would
like to congratulate the three football teams that
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Congratulations are in order for our cheerlead-
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A cannibal went to the tribe's witch doctor.
"Doc, I've been feeling lousy lately."
"Hmmm," replied the witch doctor. "Let's
review your diet. Are you eating man or animal?"
"Man, doc. We're eating those Catholic missionaries we caught last week."
"Okay, tell me how you cook them."
"Same way as always, doc. We boil them up
in the big pot."
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Rose’s Room
For more January firsts than I can remember I
have woken with firm resolve to cure all the ills
that I have allowed to permeate my life. Excesses
of all sorts – relationships, jobs and more, were
all fair game in my firm quest to make my world
a better place.
Discovering that I am my own worst enemy
pertaining to limits of any kind, I have decided
this year will be different. I am making a list of
‘Non-Resolutions’ and would like to share a few
with you. Please feel free to join me where applicable and share with me any that you are doing
this year or have benefitted from in the past.
I resolve not to drive to work with my head so
full of reports and deadlines that I don’t pull off
the road to stand in awe and thank the Big Guy
for the panoramic wonder of a whole sky filled
with pinks, blues and oranges showing His promise of another day. And not to try to convince the
nice officer that if the lawmakers would have
seen this sunrise they would surely have made a
‘Sunrise watching lane’ instead of an ‘Emergency
lane’ and I was just ahead of my time.
I resolve not to be so rushed that I don’t take
the time to share God’s wonder with a granddaughter serving our country in a cold, bleak part
of the U.S. through the wondrous technology of
the phone thing that my kids insisted I learn how
to use. And not to get upset when she calls me
for the fourth time to tell me I sent her another
picture of my foot.
I resolve not to keep an eye on my favorite TV
show when a grandchild goes out of her way to
come and see her Grammy and Poppi after night
school, but to turn the blasted idiot box off and
play fifties music while we stir up ginger bread
because it makes her laugh. And try to come up
with a better explanation of Love Potion Number
Nine.
I resolve not to dodge but to answer the phone
cheerfully, listen intently and find comforting
words every time a friend calls, even though I
know the call will result in twenty minutes of
her bemoaning her life since she broke up with a
boyfriend. And NEVER to utter the words, “I told
you not to go out with a guy that has 9 hamsters
all named Bootsy!”
I resolve not to speed up so I can get past the
kitten that runs to meet me as I power walk past
her house, but to stop and enjoy a tiny soul that
only wants a moment of attention. But refrain
from sitting in the middle of the sidewalk and
playing with her until it’s too dark to continue
my walk.
I resolve to stop obsessing over the numbers
on my scale and just concentrate on getting more
exercise, eating healthier and cutting my sugar
intake. I will begin this moment! …Or perhaps
after the last of the leftover pie is gone (I can’t be
expected to throw it away... can I ?) And there’s a
whole tin of sugar cookies baked by my favorite
little people… and all those candy canes… This
one may be a tad difficult…
I pray everyone reading this and their families
have a blessed and healthy new year!
~ Rose Padrick
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MONTHLY TAX UPDATE
I want to take a moment and express my
gratitude for your interest in reading my articles.
I hope the information provided is something of
interest to you and I look forward to continuing
this in the future. With that, it is time to say goodbye to 2014 and start looking forward to 2015.
As the New Year has arrived, everyone should
take a few minutes to make sure they have all of
their paperwork in order for the upcoming income tax filing season. This is the time to gather
the pertinent information needed to prepare your
tax return. Make sure your employer has your
correct address. Especially if you have moved
during the year, or you may have changed it with
your current employer, but failed to inform your
former employer(s) and this means you need to
contact them.
Have you had a event change in your life, such
as marriage, birth of a child or a child starting
college? You may have had to step in and take
care of a loved one with medical issues and
needed full time care. All these are important
to your tax preparation. January is the perfect
month to sit down and review the previous year
changes to get yourself prepared for preparing
your income tax return.
Of course, everyone starts anticipating when
they will get their W2’s and when they expect to
receive their refund. Most employers have the
W2’s available the last week of the month. Officially, they have until January 31st to have them
prepared and mailed out. It just seems natural to
take the next couple of weeks and make sure you
will have all the documents required to have your
return prepared.
Okay, now let’s pick it up a little bit and discuss credits. There are two types of credits beneficial to the everyday taxpayer; refundable and
nonrefundable. The nonrefundable will reduce
the amount of tax owed on taxable income. The
most widely used ones are the Child and Dependent Care, Education, Retirement and Child
Tax credits. Whereas, the refundable credits may
provide additional tax refund and the most popular ones are the Earned Income, the American
Opportunity Education and the Child Tax credit.
Now, let’s briefly look at each one. The Child
and Dependent Care Credit provides a credit for
the care of your child younger than 14 years old
or a handicapped individual who is your dependent. The Education credit involves the American Opportunity Education Credit, the Lifetime
Learning Credit, or the Tuition and Fees Deduction (if extended by Congress for 2014), provides
a credit or deduction for you, your spouse, or
dependent to attend an accredited college course.
The Retirement Savings Contribution Credit
provides for a credit when you contribute to any
type of retirement arrangement. The Child Tax
Credit provides for a reduction of taxes or additional refund if you have dependent children
younger than 17 years of age. And, the Earned
Income Tax Credit provides additional refund if
your earned income and/or adjusted gross income
falls within credit parameters.
Each of these credits could be applicable to
your situation. A detailed reviewed of each is in
order when preparing your tax return and a tax
professional may be useful. If you have someone help you with your taxes, make sure they
are competent. Remember, you are ultimately
responsible for the return, not your preparer.
This is a very brief overview. For details and
specific assistance in applying the general information in this article, call us at your earliest convenience or contact your tax advisor. Provided by
Tracey C. Higginbotham, E.A., (321) 632-5726, a
member of the National Society of Accountants.
Congratulations to:
Brandi McGann turns more beautiful on the 1st.
Nathan Weimer turns 7 on the 1st.
Haley Higginbotham turns 15 on the 4th.
Karissa Davis turns 19 on the 4th.
Brittney Parks turns 22 on the 4th.
Craig Taylor turns 34 on the 4th.
Michelle Parks has a spanking day on the 5th.
Lisa Sarivola turns cuter on the 5th.
Tom Hunt turns wilder on the 5th.
Carl Anderson IV turns 14 on the 5th.
Lucha Hunt is the Party Girl on the 6th.
Natalee Prentis turns 21 and Legal on the 7th.
RaeLynn Weathers parties wild on the 12th.
Mark Walters turns 17 on the 16th.
Jack Woerner turns 18 on the 22nd.
Makylie Taylor turns 8 on the 24th.
Joe Casey turns wiser on the 25th.
Dylan Carmichael turns 9 on the 31st
Rob & Cheryl Wratchford celebrate their 31st
anniversary on the 29th.
The Christmas Parade Committee for a Great
Job on Dec. 20tt. Well done, team!!
We have lots of room for more good news.
Fax your inputs to 633-4313 or
email to [email protected].
Elderly
Best Pets of Brevard
Law of Close Encounters –
While working for an organization that delivers lunches to elderly shut-ins, I used to take my
4-year-old daughter on my afternoon rounds. She
was unfailingly intrigued by the various appliances of old age, particularly the canes, walkers
and wheelchairs. One day I found her staring at a
pair of false teeth soaking in a glass. As I braced
myself for the inevitable barrage of questions, she
merely turned and whispered, “The tooth fairy
will never believe this!”
The Central Brevard Humane Society's 2015
"Best Pets of Brevard" Calendar is now available and they are only $10.00 each. Gracing the
cover is Gourd and he is “striking a pose” for the
camera. Other features of the calendar include
the “In Loving Memory” of pets that have passed
away, Honorable Mentions, Paws of Distinction
and special “money saving” coupons.
Copies can be purchased at the Humane Society at 1020 Cox Road in Cocoa; any of their (4)
Molly Mutt Thrift Shops in Melbourne, Merritt
Island, Palm Bay & Rockledge; their Merritt
Island Adoption Center; local veterinary offices; and online at brevardhumanesociety.com.
Become a Humane Society Member and save
$5.00 off the purchase of a calendar.
All proceeds from the sales of these calendars
will help to raise awareness and financial support
for the "unwanted and abandoned" pets that visit
their Adoption Centers in Cocoa and Merritt
Island each year, who need a safe and loving
"forever" home.
Contact the Humane Society at 636-3343 or
visit brevardhumanesociety.com for details.
The probability of meeting someone you
know INCREASES dramatically when you are
with someone you don't want to be seen with.
Law of the Result –
When you try to prove to someone that a
machine won't work, IT WILL!!!
Law of Biomechanics –
The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the reach.
Law of the Theater
Sport Arena - At any event, the people whose
seats are furthest from the aisle always arrive
last. They are the ones who will leave their seats
several times to go for food, beer or the toilet
and who leave early before the end of the performance or the game is over. The folks in the
aisle seats come early, never move once, have
long gangly legs or big bellies and stay to the
bitter end of the performance. The aisle people
also are very surly folk.
The Coffee Law –
As soon as you sit down to a cup of hot coffee,
your boss will ask you to do something which
will last until the coffee is cold.
Looking for Karen?
Come visit me at
MI Salon and
enjoy a full head
of highlighs, blowdry and style for
$65.00 - haircut
additional.
New clients only.
MI Salon ~ 237 McLeod St.
321-271-5322 ~ Merritt Island
Please mention this ad for discount
SUPER BOWL PARTY!!!
February 1st
beer specails all day!
CORNHOLE Tournament @ 4
Tournament Sign up @ 2:30
Blind Draw
Raffles &
Door Prizes
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Grissom Pkwy.,
Canaveral Groves
321-638-4130
Valentine’s Day Dinner Specials
$25.00 per Couple
To Include Dinner, Desert and
A glass of wine or draft beer.
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SAVE THE DATE!!!
Jabber’s First Annual
Daddy Daughter Date Night
February 9th
Tickets: $15.00 ($5 each additional child)
Join us for a special night out
together! The Night will include:
Dinner, A keepsake photo
and flowers for your Special Date!
This is sure to be a night to Remember!
Last Day to Purchase your tickets 02/07/15
Breakfast Served on Saturday & Sunday
Lunch and dinner Tuesday - Sunday
Don’t Forget To “Checked In” on Facebook and Show
your Server to Receive 10% off your Bill!
Check out more details on Facebook or www.jabbersofcocoa.com
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Please
contact the Post at 268-1632 for assistance with
your membership or information.
1-23 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.
month, Marriot Courtyard, Cocoa Beach, 5:30.
1-14 ‘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.
1-16 PSJ Business Connections Luncheon, 1-31 Chinese
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.
1-19 Moonport Modelers RC Club meets at 7
pm, 3rd Monday of each month at the N. Brevard Library, 2121 S Hopkins Ave., Titusville.
1-1 Happy New Year!
1-6 Compassionate Friends Support Group For further information call Ron Roberts at 268meets the first Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. 0150 or e-mail him at [email protected].
in Cocoa Beach at the Lutheran Church of the 1-19 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR
Resurrection, 525 Minuteman Cswy west of DAY
A1A, Fellowship Hall. Call 610-7875 for info. 1-21 American Legion Post 359 meets at the
1-6 West Canaveral Groves Home Own- Post Home at 7260 S. US 1 in Bellwood, (2
ers normally meets on the 1st Tuesday of each miles north of PSJ), 6:00 PM. All Legionnaires
month at the Agricultural Center, 3695 Lake and new members are welcome. The Post meets
Dr., Cocoa, 7 pm. Please come out and join us.
1-7 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.
1-8 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.
1-9 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].
1-11 Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group
meets on the 2nd Sunday each month (except
SOLUTIONS
Mother’s Day & November), 2 PM, at the CoCary & Lisa Troxel & Family
coa Library. Contact Kevin Kelly at 636-0235
5455 North U.S. - 1 - Cocoa
for info.
1-13 IAAP Admin assistants, secretaries and
other admin support meet on 2nd Tuesday each
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. Meetings are 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.
New Year!
Wishing you a happy,
prosperous New Year!
Funeral
638-1373
Christmas Street Lights
I was more than a little surprised this year
to receive several phone calls and emails about
the absence of the Christmas lights along Fay
Blvd. this year. Some were asking and worried,
several were demanding an explanation. Perhaps
the most puzzling item is the fact that I truly was
surprised. Why, you ask?
Three years ago I published an article from
the group who has taken the responsibility each
year since they first appeared to put them up, take
them down, store them, repair them and when
needed, buy parts for them. They also purchased
the special poles that support them and pay for
any repairs or alterations needed for them. That
sounds odd, but just last year they had to pay to
move the support wires on one pole because a
neighbor complained. It wasn’t cheap.
Two years ago they sent another input asking
for help to offset the expenses and carry on the
tradition. I mailed 12,000 issues to home in PSJ.
Less than 5 responded.
Last year they took the bills on the chin and
once again, appealed to the community for help.
The wiring in the lights was over a decade old.
The hangers were, too. The panels needed painting. It would have been a substantial bill. Again,
less than 10 responded.
You can probably guess what the fate of the
lights was. It’s similar to what would have happened to Tinker Bell if no one had clapped.
It seems that over the years many people have
moved here who think there is a government here
that provides things. It’s never been that way in
PSJ. Fireworks, parade, youth leagues, women’s
softball... all of them happened because residents
here did the work to create them, raised the
money for them, got the permits, the materials
and the volunteers to make them happen. When
we stop helping to raise the money, there is no
Mayor needing votes to beg or magic pot of
money, no army of robots to do the work.
Look for more events in PSJ to die of apathy
if we don’t get out and support them. It won’t be
any government that saves them.
Fitness is not about being better than
someone else...
It's about being better than you used
to be.
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Space Coast Vipers News
Space Coast Vipers Baseball/Softball Booster
Club will be holding the following two fundraisers in February:
February 2nd – 5:30-8:30 pm, Spaghetti
Dinner at Jabbers in Canaveral Groves on Grissom Pkwy.
February 16th – Golf tournament at Sherwood
Golf Club. Shotgun start at 8am. Contact us for
cost and entry form.
Please contact Kim Myrick, 536-1372 or
email: [email protected] or Keri Weeks, 5366325 or email: [email protected]
for additional information.
Come out and support your
Vipers baseball/softball teams.
& 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/
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!
6945 Kaylor Ave. $89,900
2 BR / 2 BA Charming CBS home in Florida
color with beautiful landscaping. 3rd BR was
redesigned to Family room and more open
space. Country kitchen has tile floors, pantry
and lots of counter space. Garage is detached.
2511 Auburn St., Cocoa
$119,900
5657 Flint Rd.
4 BR/2Bath $165,900
965 Tope St.
3 BR / 2 Bath $119,900
Beautiful custom brick home by one of
PSJ’s finest builders, upgraded by proud owners, on 2 lots. Make this home your first stop!
Open floor plan. Large kitchen. Florida Room
(photos don’t do justice; flash and sunlight collided). Two lots allow for RV, Boat, work vehicles or just lots of fun! Tile floors in Kitchen,
Dining Rm and Living Rm. Wood floors in
bedrooms. Energy efficient dual pane windows
in front. Long lasting Architectural shingles
on roof. Real Brick over 2x6 frame for great
insulation and strength. This home is built to
last and stay beautiful!
This is a must have! Be the envy of all your
friends with this 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage
pool home located in a quite neighborhood in
Port St. John. This home features beautiful wood
and tile flooring. Huge kitchen with Breakfast
nook. Very spacious floor plan, perfect for families or even entertaining. Spend relaxing time in
the screened in pool area. Don’t wait, this home
won’t be on the market for long. Your forever
home is waiting!
We Have Buildable
Vacant Lots in PSJ!
791 Lindsay Ave. - $17,000. 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.
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.
992 Elkcam
2 BR / 1-Car Garage
$83,700
Very nice 2 bedroom 1 1/2 bath. Home
conveniently located in Port St. John. Nice
screened porch. Large patio. Big exterior shed
in backyard with large door opening. Double
pane efficiency windows. Granite countertops
in kitchen. Electrical panel upgraded to code.
Less than 40 minutes to Beach areas and additional shopping areas.
639-3333
6811 N. US Hwy 1 ~ PSJ
KIDS EAT FREE!
Kids Pizza or Kids Spaghetti
Ages 12 and under. Must be accompanied by adult.
* * VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE: www.KelseysPizzaPortStJohn.com * *
~ Delivery Specials ~
10% OFF
$10.00 OFF
Present 7 of Your Delivery Receipts and
Receive $10.00 Off
your next delivery order.
Coupon valid only on Delivery Receipt Orders from PSJ Location. Must Present Coupon & Receipts at Time of Order. Expires 1-31-15. Not Valid With Any Other Offer, Coupon or Discount.
Entire Check
on your next delivery order.
Coupon valid only on Delivery Receipt Orders from PSJ Location. Must Present Coupon & Receipts at Time of Order. Expires 1-31-15. Not Valid With Any Other Offer, Coupon or Discount.
~ Dine-In Specials ~
HALF PRICE
2 for $20
Buy One Dinner
Dine In Only
Expires 1-31-15
PSJ Location Only
Not Valid With Any Other Offer,
Coupon or Discount.
Must Present Coupon
(at Regular Price)
Get the 2nd Entree
(of equal or lesser value)
At Half Price
10% OFF
Dine In Only
Expires 1-31-15
PSJ Location Only
Not Valid With Any Other Offer,
Coupon or Discount.
Must Present Coupon
Entire Check
Dine In Only
Expires 1-31-15
PSJ Location Only
Not Valid With Any Other Offer,
Coupon or Discount.
Must Present Coupon
2 Calzones
of Your Choice.
15% OFF
When you buy 2 Dinner
Entrees at Regular Price.
Dine In Only
Expires 1-31-15
PSJ Location Only
Not Valid With Any Other Offer,
Coupon or Discount.
Must Present Coupon
(Discount applied only to
Dinner Entree Selections.)
~ Pick-Up / Delivery Specials ~
FREE
Expires 1-31-15
Pick-up or Delivery Only.
Delivery Charge $1.50
Minimum for Delivery $10.00
Not Valid With Any Other Offer,
Coupon or Discount.
Small Cheese Pizza
When You Buy 2 Calzones
at Regular Price
FREE
Expires 1-31-15
Pick-up or Delivery Only.
Delivery Charge $1.50
Minimum for Delivery $10.00
Not Valid With Any Other Offer,
Coupon or Discount.
FREE
Expires 1-31-15
Pick-up or Delivery Only.
Delivery Charge $1.50
Minimum for Delivery $10.00
Not Valid With Any Other Offer,
Coupon or Discount.
2 Litre Bottle of Coke
When You Buy 2 Large
1-Topping Pizzas
at Regular Price
Expires 1-31-15
Pick-up or Delivery Only.
Delivery Charge $1.50
Minimum for Delivery $10.00
Not Valid With Any Other Offer,
Coupon or Discount.
Small Pepperoni Pizza
When You Buy 2 Large
Pizzas at Regular Price
Large One Topping Pizza
and a Medium Greek
Salad
$17.99 +Tax
Free Caregiver Education Classes
Hospice of St. Francis will be offering Caregiving Education and Resource classes for current and future caregivers, their family and friend
helpers. The training program consists of six-90
minute classes held twice a week for three weeks.
January Classes will be held at Sunflower
House, located in Merritt Square Mall, Merritt
Island 32952. This class series begins Monday,
January 12, 2015 and concludes Thursday, January 29, 2015. Classes will be held on Mondays
and Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
February Classes will be held at Indian River
United Methodist Church, 1355 Cheney Hwy,
Titusville 32780. This class series begins Monday, February 2, 2015 and concludes Thursday,
February 19, 2015. Classes will be held on Mondays and Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
All classes were developed nationally in
response to the issues caregivers, themselves,
identified. Each class focuses on different issues
a caregiver will face. Hospice of St. Francis’
programs and training classes are offered free of
charge to Brevard County residents.
To register, please contact Barbara Borman,
RN at 321-269-4240 x3452 , toll free at 866269-4240 or e-mail her at [email protected].
Hospice of St. Francis was founded in 1977
and serves all of Brevard County with offices in
Titusville and Melbourne. It is an independent,
non-profit hospice serving the pain relief and
symptom management needs of patients. Hospice of St. Francis provides support programs to
assist with the many needs of families with ill
loved ones. For more information about patient
services and support programs, please call 321269-4240, toll free 866-269-4240 or visit www.
hospiceofstfrancis.com.
Hospice Seeking Volunteers
Hospice of St. Francis (HOSF) is seeking caring people who would like to become hospice
volunteers. We are in need of assistance for the
following: respite care for families, making
friendly visits to hospice patients and military
services. Volunteer opportunities are also available in other capacities throughout Brevard
County. No previous experience is needed.
Training is provided at no cost to the participants.
North Brevard Volunteer Training will be
held at 1250-B Grumman Place, Titusville on
Monday, February 9, 2014 from 8 a.m. to 4:30
p.m., and Wednesday, February 11 and Monday,
February 16, 2014 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For more information and to register for the
volunteer training classes, please call Vicky
Hamilton, North County Volunteer Coordinator, or Mary Larson, South County Volunteer
Coordinator, at 321-269-4240 or 866-269-4240
(toll free).
Hospice of St. Francis is a local, independent,
non-profit organization. HOSF continues to provide care for terminally ill patients and support
for their families. All of Hospice of St. Francis
programs are free of charge to Brevard County
residents. For more information on HOSF’s programs, please call or visit the website at www.
hospiceofstfrancis.com.
A recent study found that
women who carry a little extra
weight live longer than the men
who mention it to them.
Martin Anderson
Senior Center Dances
December Dances for the
North Brevard Senior Center
Martin Andersen Senior Center, 1025 S. FlorNorth Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave.,
ida Ave., Rockledge, will host a Singles/Couples Titusville. 321-268-2333.
Dance on Saturday, January 10. Doors open at 7
Beginners Monthly Line Dance, Jan. 3rd,
p.m. and dancing begins at 7:30 p.m., ends at
7-10 PM. Join the fun, only $5.
10:30 p.m. Music will be provided by Janice
Community Dance at the North
and Rene. The cost is $6; $5 for members.
Brevard Senior Center, Saturday,
Martin Andersen Senior Center will host a
January 17th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm.
Dance on Saturday, January 24. Doors open at
BYOB, soda and snacks available.
7 p.m. and dancing begins at 7:30 p.m., ends
Tickets, $6/$7. Call 321-268-2333
at 10:30 p.m. Music will be provided by Steve for more information.
Kirsner. The cost is $6; $5 for members. Call
I have come to the conclusion that politics is
Martin Andersen Senior Center at 321-631-7556
too
serious a matter to be left to the politicians.
for more information.
~Charles de Gaulle~
Senior Center Activities
Bingo every Thursday, 10 am. Come join the
only morning Bingo in town. Cost is $8 for 16
games, $1 special games. Special Games paying
$40-$100. Coffee and snacks are provided.
Karaoke every Thursday, 6-9 PM. The fee
is only $2. Join the fun at North Brevard Senior
Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville! Call the Center
at 321-268-2333 for more information.
Classified
CERAMIC MOLDS. Over 1500. Pouring table
with pump, 2 kilns. All 4 one price. 321-795-3533.
Classified Section - $5.00 per line - approximately 45 characters per line (including spaces). All classified ads must be
paid in advance. Ads must be submitted in writing no later
than the 18th of the month for publication the following month.
Happenings reserves the right to reject any advertisements not
meeting its standards. Liability for errors shall not exceed the
cost of the ad.
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/
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
Parks & Recreation Meeting
Where should we meet?
The North Brevard Commission on Parks and
Recreation will hold its next monthly meeting
on Thursday, January 8, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. The
meeting will be held in the Brevard Room at 518
South Palm Avenue in Titusville. The public is
invited to attend.
The Brevard Room is located in a building
on the north side of the parking lot behind the
Brevard County Government Center–North.
For questions call Terry Lane at 264-5105.
A group of 15 year old boys discussed where
they should meet for dinner. It was agreed they
would meet at the McDonald's next to Captain
Jack's Seafood Grille because they only had six
dollars among them, they could ride their bikes
there and Jennie Webster, that cute girl in Social
Studies, lives on the same street and they might
see her.
Ten years later, the group of now 25 year
old guys discussed where they should meet for
dinner. It was agreed they would meet at Captain Jack's Seafood Grille because the beer was
cheap, the bar had free snacks, the house band
was good, there was no cover charge and there
were lot of cute girls.
Ten years later, at 35 years of age, the group
once again discussed where they should meet
for dinner. It was decided they would meet at
Captain Jack's Seafood Grille because the booze
was good, it was near their gym and, if they went
late enough, there wouldn't be too many whiny
little kids.
Ten years later, at 45, the group once again
discussed where they should meet for dinner. It
I’ve sure gotten old!
I’ve had two bypass surgeries, a hip replacement, new knees, fought prostate cancer and
diabetes I’m half blind, can’t hear anything
quieter than a jet engine, take 40 different medications that make me dizzy, winded and subject
to blackouts.
I have bouts with dementia and poor circulation; hardly feel my hands and feet anymore.
Can’t remember if I’m 85 or 92. I’ve lost all my
friends.
But thank God I still have my Florida
driver’slicense.
was agreed they would meet at Captain Jack's
Seafood Grille because the martinis were big and
the waitresses wore tight pants.
Ten years later, now 55, the group once again
discussed where they should meet for dinner. It
was agreed they would meet at Captain Jack's
Seafood Grille because the prices were reasonable, they have a nice wine list and fish is good
for your cholesterol.
Ten years later, at 65 years of age, the group
once again discussed where they should meet for
dinner. It was agreed they would meet at Captain
Jack's Seafood Grille because the lighting was
good and they have an early bird special.
Ten years later, at 75 years of age, the group
once again discussed where they should meet for
dinner. It was agreed they would meet at Captain
Jack's Seafood Grille because the food was not
too spicy, and the restaurant was handicapped
accessible.
Ten years later, at 85 years of age, the group
once again discussed where they should meet
for dinner. It was agreed they would try Captain
Jack's Seafood Grille since they had never been
there before.
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New Businesses, New Fun!
Looking around Port St. John, we have had a great deal
of growth in our business community lately. If you haven’t
been able to keep up with all the new signs while you’ve
been busy Christmas shopping, (or working overtime to
pay for the presents!), here are a few that have opened in
the last few months or perhaps even the past few weeks.
Kelly’s BBQ is now open on US 1. Kelly has been
competing in BBQ competitions for a while, but now you
don’t have to chase around the state.
Port St. Java has brought back the old-fashioned coffee
shop in a modern format to Fay Plaza, across from the
ball fields. Lots of good coffee and tea, a place to relax
and some delicious treats if you’re hungry.
There’s also a new SUBWAY just down the sidewalk
with all the favorite subs, plus breakfast and plenty of
room to sit down and enjoy.
Not enough? Domino’s Pizza has expanded to add
seating while you enjoy your pizza or wings.
Just looking for a snack? Chippie’s Frozen Yogurt is
conveniently down the sidewalk from all 3 of them. Dinner and dessert with a short walk to take away the guilt.
I’m not sure how much guilt is erased by a 50 foot walk,
but I’m trying to help you get dessert!
Woody’s BBQ is now open on US1 south of PSJ, in
the building best remembered as Corky Bell’s. I haven’t
made it there yet, but it’s BBQ. I will.
All Air and Heat has moved into a new location on
Curtis Blvd. and Taylor Plumbing is right next to them.
That’s two long-time PSJ residents now in a very convenient location when you need repairs.
Hair care customers of PSJ resident Karen Steuer will
be happy to know that her healing is doing much, much
better and she’s back to taking care of hair with the same
class, sass and talent that made you seek her before. See
her ad in this issue.
Looking For New Chair for Thunder
Over the Indian River
The 2014 coordinator for Thunder Over the Indian River,
the fireworks show to Port St. John, has retired and we stand
to lose the event unless we find a new group or person to
create the event. We’ve had the last 14 years with dedicated
friends in Thunder Over the Indian River. We’ve worn out a
lot of good people along the way. Our children who watched
the Community Blast shows now bring their own children out
to see the fireworks. If you or someone you know would like
to carry the event forward, please contact Tia by email at [email protected] to get more
information. Dragonworks, the fireworks contractor is still available.
Expires 02-01-2015
Port St. John Public Library
January 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 Jan. 1 and Jan 19.
Basic Computer Classes: Beginning classes are
available. Pre-registration is required due to limited
space. Class is taught in a series of sessions covering different topics. Fee is $20 for four classes.
Please call for dates and times.
Yarning for a Cause: Mondays, 11 am-1 pm.
Master Gardener’s Garden Clinic: Mondays,
2:00-4:00 pm. Our master gardener will answer
your plant questions. Bring samples.
SHINE - Serving Health Insurance Needs of
Elders: Tuesdays, Noon-3:00. Counselors assist
with Medicare and Medicaid questions. Call for
an appointment time, 321-222-7981.
Senior Games: Tuesdays, 11:00-3:00 pm. Join
other seniors for a variety of card games, Rummikub, Dominoes, etc. Bring your favorite game,
lunch or a snack.
STIR - Story Time for Independent Readers:
Thursdays, 3:30-4:30. Kindergarten and up. Preregistration required.
Via de Cristo Support Group: Thursdays, 4:305:45.
Story Time: Fridays, 10:30. All ages welcome.
Yarn Club: Fridays, 2:00-4:00 pm. Knit, crochet
and needle arts. Sit, talk and create. All ages and
abilities welcome. Want to learn? We can help!
Over-Eaters Anonymous: Saturdays, 9:30-10:30
am.
Meetings and Events:
Jan. 5, 3-4:00 pm
PSJ Homeschoolers Lego
Club
Jan. 7, 5:00 pm
PSJ Special District Board
Jan. 10, 10-Noon
Port St. John Pokémon Club
Jan. 12, 5:30 pm
PSJ Library Advisory Board
Jan. 14, 5:30-7:30
Friends of the PSJ Library
planning meeting
Jan. 21, 1-3:00 pm
Bookworms Adult Book
Discussion Group – All-Girl Filling Station’s
Last Reunion by Fanny Flagg.
Jan. 21, 6-7:30 pm
Cub Scout Pack 704
Jan. 24, 10-Noon
Port St. John Pokémon Club
Jan. 28, 5:30 pm
Friends of the PSJ Library
membership meeting
Port St. John Library News
January 2015
Thank you to everyone who joined us in
December for all of our festivities. We had a
fabulous pancake breakfast with Mrs. Claus
on December 6th and our participants wrote
letters to Santa and made beautiful ornaments
to decorate the tree in the lobby.
The library would like to extend a big, warm
bear hug of a thank you to the Friends of the
Library group for an activity-filled December.
The Friends also threw a generous holiday
party on December 9th for all the library staff,
Friends of the Library and Library Advisory
Board members. We sure feel appreciated!
Thank You!
If anyone is interested in joining the Friends
of the Library, membership forms are available
at the library Circulation Desk. The group has
a lot of exciting things planned for 2015 and
welcomes new members. The next Friends of
the Library membership meeting is Wednesday,
January 28th at 5:30 p.m. Please come if you
are interested in finding out more about the
group.
Also, in case you were not aware, the ongoing Book Sale that benefits the Friends of the
Library is back up and running. Look for the
sign on the back wall under the windows as
you walk in the library.
First up in 2015, just in time for Valentine’s
Day, is a Melt & Pour Soap Making Class on
Saturday, January 31st from 11 am – 1 p.m.
Have a look at the beautiful soap creations in
the library lobby display case throughout the
month of January. Pamela Ferraro will teach
you the basics of beginner soap making in this
two-hour workshop. Pre-registration is required
and space is limited to ten participants. There
is a $5 materials fee for the class.
Also in time for Valentine’s Day is Chef
Warren’s Table for Two cooking demonstration. Chef Warren will be here showcasing
recipes from his two Table for Two cookbooks
and sharing samples of his creations from the
Cooking Stage. His blend of humor and cooking skills has gotten rave reviews. The cooking demonstration will be held on Thursday,
February 12, 2015 at 6 p.m. Free tickets must
be picked up in advance at the library begin-
ning February 2, 2015. For more information,
call 321-633-1867 or visit http://www.tablefortwocookbooks.com/
The display cabinet in the lobby is open
for interested parties to showcase collections,
information or art of a cultural, recreational
and educational nature. Please call Phyllis at
321-633-1867 if you are interested in having a
month-long display in the library lobby.
One last thing; the library is in need of a
wheelchair donation for patrons with disabilities. We would welcome a donation of a used
wheelchair as a courtesy to our patrons who
may need one.
Thank You and Happy New Year!
Adult Softball Teams
Brevard County Parks and Recreation's
Central Area Parks Operations is holding team
registration for the spring season of adult softball leagues. The following leagues play in the
Central Area:
Coed- Monday evenings at Mitchell Ellington Park and Kiwanis Island Park, beginning
Monday, Jan. 26.
Church Men's - Tuesday evenings at Don
“Mo” Stradley Park, beginning Tuesday, Jan. 27.
Men’s- Wednesday evenings at Don “Mo”
Stradley Park, beginning Wednesday, Jan. 28.
Church Coed - Friday evenings at Kiwanis
Island Park, beginning Friday, Feb. 6.
Interested teams are encouraged to send a
representative to an organizational meeting held
on Wednesday, Jan.14. The Coed league meeting
will be held at 5:30 p.m., followed by Church
league meeting at 6:15 p.m., and Men’s league
meeting at 7 p.m. All meetings will be held at
the Central Area Parks Operations office, 840
Forrest Ave., in Cocoa. League rules will be
discussed at the organizational meetings.
The cost per team for all leagues is $350 for
a 12-game season plus playoffs. One umpire
will referee all league games except tournament
play. All leagues will use a pitching screen during games. Tournament champions receive free
team T-shirts. The registration deadline for all
leagues is Wednesday, Jan. 21st.
For additional information or to register a
team, please call Central Area Parks Operations
at (321) 633-1874.
Florida Master Naturalist
Training
Learning more about Florida’s natural environment now is possible through the Florida
Master Naturalist Program (FMNP), an environmental education extension program offered
in partnership with the University of FloridaInstitute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UFIFAS) and participating organizations throughout
the state. The FMNP both informs and prepares
participants to share information about Florida’s
natural world and environmental history.
The upcoming class is the Upland Habitats
Module and will be available at Riverwalk-A
Family Park, 5355 U.S. Highway 1, Rockledge.
Completion of the 40-hour program results in
registration in the UF-IFAS Master Naturalist
Program database as a FMNP Upland Habitats
Naturalist. Additional modules will be available
in the future, including Freshwater Wetlands and
Coastal Systems.
The FMNP is not a degree-seeking program.
The program is appropriate for both the novice
and the highly skilled environmental profes-
sional.
Certified FMNP Provider: Brandon Smith
will be the principal instructor. Smith has been
teaching environmental education for Brevard
County Parks and Recreation for over six years
and now oversees Riverwalk-A Family Park, a
6.37-acre nature preserve and center, located at
5355 US Hwy 1 in Rockledge. For more information on this and other programs, call the nature
center at (321) 433-4490 or email riverwalk@
brevardparks.com.
Course Dates: Classes run on select Saturdays,
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., from Jan. 10 to Feb. 28. Registration closes Jan. 5. Refer to FMNP Web site,
www.MasterNaturalist.org, and click on “Course
Offerings” for specific class dates and times.
Registration: Available online by visiting
www.MasterNaturalist.org and clicking on the
“Course Offerings” link.
Cost: $225, which includes 40 contact hours
of instruction, a comprehensive student reference
workbook, and upon completion, registration in
the UF FMNP database as an Upland Habitats
Naturalist. A UF-IFAS certificate of achievement,
embroidered FMNP patch, and FMNP Coastal
lapel pin also will be provided at completion.
Certified teachers attending the course may be
able to receive 40 hours of in-service credit.
Program: Training for the Upland Habitats
Module includes classroom instruction, field
trips, and practical interpretive experience related to the general ecology, habitats, vegetation
types, wildlife and conservation issues of Upland
Habitats in Florida, which include prairie, scrub,
forests, rangeland and urban green space. In addition, the program develops naturalist interpretation skills and discusses environmental ethics.
Target Audience: Volunteers and staff members of nature centers, preserves, sanctuaries
and other environmental education facilities.
Ecotourism operators and guides, teachers seeking opportunities for environmental educational
contact hours and anyone who has an enthusiastic
interest in learning more about Florida’s environment is encouraged to participate.
For more information about the Upland
Habitats Module training or about the FMNP in
general, contact the individuals listed above or
log on to the official FMNP Web site at www.
MasterNaturalist.org.
Space Coast Quilters Presents
2015 Quilt Show
1984 - 2014
30 Years and Still Launching Quilts
Quilts of Deland
Memorial of Members
Pat Reid Showcase
Donation Quilt
Demonstrations
Judged Quilts
Quilts of Valor
Quilt Appraiser
Food Concession Shop
Consignment Shop
Vendors
Boutique
February 13 & 14, 2015
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Florida Eastern State College
Titusville Campus Gymnatorium
1311 N. US Hwy 1 * Titusville, FL
Admission: $7.00
Show Highlights
GUEST SPEAKERS
Laurel Merrill - Friday, 1:30
Margie Engel - Saturday, 1:30
Judy Hanson - Friday & Saturday (at her booth)
Challenge: Preserving the past and launching the future.
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.
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
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 10:30am
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 & YouthAftershock, 6-8 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
Reverend Lambert Mills
Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday Evening Services, 6:00 pm
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
New Life Christian Fellowship 269-7578
Pastor Larry Linkous www.findnewlife.com
Interdenominational Multi-Cultural Ministry for
Entire Family 6755 S. Washington Ave.
Sunday - 8:30 & 10:30, Wedn. & Sat. - 7 pm
Catalyst 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
Sovereign Grace, 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
Glorifying God by celebrating grace and enjoying
His purpose
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,
Tolerance of other faiths imparts to us a truer understanding of our own.
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 Tom Baker. ALL are welcomed.
5005 Barna Ave. 267-8893.
Saturday Worship, 11 am. Sabbath School, 9:00 am.
Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer, 7 pm.
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
Parent's Night Out
Parent’s Night Out is always held
the last Saturday of every month!
AGES: Infant - 6th grade
SPONSOR: First United Methodist
Church
WHERE: 1165 Fay Blvd, PSJ - Fellowship Hall
and Nursery
WHEN: January 31, 2015, 6:00 -9:00 pm
Contact the Church Office at 631-0183 for more
information. Please visit the church’s Facebook
page @ https://www.facebook.com/fumcpsj
First Friday Rosary
First Friday Rosary will be held on January 2nd
at 6 pm. A Social will follow in the Church Hall.
All faiths are welcome to attend.
If there are any youth interested in the Rosary
we would love to see you!
Call Deacon Frank, 321-208-2356, if you have
any questions.
Quit griping about your church; if it
Administrative Professionals Meeting
The Central Brevard Chapter of the IAAP
(International Association of Administrative Professionals) invites all administrative and office
support personnel to our next scheduled monthly
meeting onTuesday, January 13th, 5:30 p.m. at
the Courtyard by Marriott, 3425 N. Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach.
The topic is "Records Management- Security
Best Practices" presented by Sheriff Wayne Ivey,
Brevard County Sheriff’s Office. Guests are welcome. An optional dinner is $15. Reservations
will be accepted through Friday, January 9th
through the chapter website at www.iaapcentralbrevard.homestead.com.
Regular chapter meetings are the second Tuesday of each month. Contact Stephanie Ebright,
CAP-OM, at (321) 917-2763 or email: sebright.
[email protected].
People are funny; they want the front
of the bus, the middle of the road, and the
back of the church.
Opportunity may knock once, but temptation bangs on your front door forever.
was perfect, you couldn’t belong.
Mary Poppins
40-plus Basketball League
Titusville Playhouse will be presenting the
musical, Mary Poppins, on January 16 – February
1 at the Playhouse.
She’s practically perfect in every way! Get
ready for Mary Poppins to fly over the rooftops
of London and into the Titusville Playhouse! This
family musical features the delightful songs from
the popular Disney film including “A Spoonful
of Sugar,” “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious”
and “Chim Chim Cher-ee.” Mary Poppins has
captivated audiences for generations, and now
the enchanting story, unforgettable songs and
breathtaking dance numbers will dazzle and
delight theatre goers of all ages. Believe in the
magic of Mary Poppins and discover a world
where anything can happen if you let it!
Visit http://www.titusvilleplayhouse.com/ for
times and ticket information or call the Box Office at 321-268-1125.
Viera Regional Community Center is accepting team registrations for its upcoming Winter
40-plus Basketball League. The fee is $345 per
team, which includes a 10-game regular season
along with a single-elimination playoff tournament. The league is limited to the first 10 teams
to register and pay, so don’t delay in registering
your team.
Games are played on Monday evenings beginning at 6:45 p.m. The league is scheduled to
start on Jan. 12. Teams are comprised of players
who are of 40 and older. Players ages 35-39 are
permitted on teams with the rule of only one
under-aged player on the court at any given time
during games.
The program is conducted and supervised by
Brevard County Parks and Recreation staff. For
additional information, please contact the Viera
Community Center at (321) 433-4891.
Cocoa Dedicates Fiske Blvd. as
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Memorial Highway
Cocoa City Council unveiled signs at Tuesday’s Council meeting that dedicate the portion
of Fiske Blvd. located inside Cocoa City limits
as the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Highway. The Senate passed Bill 820 Section 57
that designated this Cocoa roadway as of July 1,
2014. Tuesday was chosen to unveil the signs as
it was the 50th anniversary of Dr. King receiving
the Nobel Peace Prize.
Cocoa City Council has been pushing for
years to dedicate a roadway within the City to
the civil rights leader and activist. Deputy Mayor
Clarence Whipple, Jr. suggested Fiske Blvd. as
the chosen roadway due to its alignment with
other significant streets such as Rosa L. Jones,
Stone St., Barbara Jenkins St. and Blake Ave., all
named for local civil rights activists.
The request was recently brought up by
resident Ruth Collins who attended a Cocoa City
Council meeting in 2012 requesting that Council
once again revisit this topic. Other streets such
as Clearlake Rd. and SR 524 were mentioned as
possible locations for this dedication. Fiske Blvd.
was unanimously chosen by Council in November of 2013 as the location for this designation.
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Walter Butler Community Center - January, 2015
Bernice G. Jackson Park, 4201 North US Hwy 1, Sharpes.
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.
properly bump, set, spike and more. For more
Mondays – Thursdays
information contact WBCC, (321) 433-4448.
Open Gym, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Zumba Classes - Zumba is an adult dance-based
Board Games 6-7 p.m.
fitness class that uses a fusion of Latin and InMonday – Friday
ternational rhythms with easy-to-follow moves.
Pickle-Ball, 11 a.m.-2 p.m
It includes both cardio and resistance training
Open Gym, 6 - 8 p.m.
components designed to tone and sculpt the
Mondays
19th Closed - Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday entire body. Zumba is designed for adults of all
ages and fitness levels. Class participants at any
Open Gym, 10 am - 8 pm.
level can start Zumba right away – exercising in
Tuesdays
Open Gym, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Zumba Toning, 6 - 7 p.m.
Wednesdays
Open Gym, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Pickle-Ball, 11 a.m.-2 p.m
Volleyball Fundamentals, 5 - 8 pm
Zumba, 6 - 7 p.m.
Thursdays
1st Closed for New Year’s Day Holiday
Skill Builders 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Volleyball Fundamentals, 5 - 8 pm.
Open Gym, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Zumba Step, 6 – 7 p.m.
Open Gym, 6 - 8 p.m. (Half Court)
Fridays
Dance It Off, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Pickle-Ball, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (Half Court)
Karate, ages 6-Up 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Saturdays
Pickle-Ball, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. ½ Court
Program Activities, 10 am - 2 pm. Contact
WBCC or more information, (321) 433-4448.
Youth Co-ed Basketball League - For ages
5-7 years. Six Games are played at Walter Butler
Community Center. Goals will be lowered to a
height of 8’. Games will be held on Mondays,
December 1, 8, 15. Fee is $5. For more information, contact Donovan Gilbert at (321) 433-4448.
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
a healthy, fun, party-like environment. Classes
will be held Tuesday & Thursday, 6-7 p.m., $5
per class (discount punch cards available). For
more information contact Debbie Kowaleuski at
(321) 403-6918.
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.
For more information contact Perry Cusmano at
(321) 433-4448.
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this size and magnitude.
December was certainly exciting with World
News. The crashing of the Russian monetary
system has many folks scurrying around looking
for the high ground, if there is any. Looks like
we are headed into another round of Cold War.
The United States is reestablishing diplomatic
relations with Cuba after fifty plus years of no
relations at all. This one has the Cuban American's split on whether or not to embrace this
change. My wife, Dedei, lived in Cuba up until
Castro started his revolutionary movement. Her
Dad was in the Navy and all dependents had to
be evacuated back to the United States. In fact,
former District 1 Commissioner Truman Scaroborough attended the same elementary school
that Dedei attended. It really is a small world.
All these events, along with others, are setting
the stage for a very interesting 2015.
Dedei and I celebrated our 48th Anniversary
on Christmas Eve. Those are a lot of years to
spend with one person, but if you have been
married for several years, you understand that a
successful marriage is a give and take situation.
Certainly not all giving or all taking ‘cause that
won't work, Bubba. I can't wait to see what the
next 48 years bring. Love you "Big as Space
Babe!"
After reading last month's Happenings, I
went up to Titusville and picked up a copy of
Braddock's Gold by Port St. John resident, Jay
Heavner and I can't wait to start reading it. I will
give you my thoughts in the future after I have
finished.
Santa was able to take a few minutes from
his busy schedule to visit with the children who
showed up for breakfast with Santa at the Country
Cookin’ Diner on U.S. 1 in Port St John. Pancakes
were flying and pictures were being snapped as
Santa chatted with all the girls and boys. If you
missed Santa, stop by the Country Cookin’ Diner
serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is always
home cookin' at its best.
Conley is getting around better but his recovery is going slowly. He was able to come out
and help with the Pecan Sale. Rick Jackson is
still going through some medical challenges, so
I ask for healing prayers and good thoughts to
all who are in need.
Hopefully my schedule will settle down this
month. I have to get back to my honey-do list. It
never seems to get any smaller.
......A Parting Shot From The Cannon.......
* A car is hit an elderly Jewish man. The paramedic says, “Are you comfortable?”
The man says, “I make a good living.”
* I just got back from a pleasure trip. I took
my mother-in-law to the airport.
* I’ve been in love with the same woman for
49 years. If my wife finds out, she’ll kill me!
* Someone stole all my credit cards, but I
won’t be reporting it. The thief spends less than
my wife did.
* We always hold hands. If I let go, she shops.
* My wife and I went to a hotel where we got
a waterbed. My wife calls it the Dead Sea.
* My wife and I revisited the hotel where we
spent our wedding night. This time I was the one
who stayed in the bathroom and cried.
* My wife was at the beauty shop for two
hours. That was only for the estimate. She got
a mudpack and looked great for two days. Then
the mud fell off.
* The Doctor gave a man six months to live.
The man couldn’t pay his bill, so the doctor gave
him another six months.
* The Doctor called Mrs. Cohen saying, “Mrs.
Cohen, your check came back.”
Mrs. Cohen replied, “So did my arthritis!”
* A doctor held a stethoscope up to a man’s
chest. The man asks, “Doc, how do I stand?”
The doctor says, “That’s what puzzles me!”
* Patient: “I have a ringing in my ears.”
Doctor: “Don’t answer!”
* A drunk was in front of a judge. The judge
says, “You’ve been brought here for drinking.”
The drunk says, “Okay, let’s get started.
*A man called his mother in Florida . “Mom,
how are you?”
“Not too good,” said the mother. “I’ve been
very weak.”
The son said, “Why are you so weak?”
She said, “Because I haven’t eaten in 38 days.”
The son said, “That’s terrible. Why haven’t
you eaten in 38 days?”
The mother answered, “Because, I didn’t want
my mouth to be full in case you should call.”
* Did you hear about the bum who walked up
to a Jewish mother on the street and said, “Lady
I haven’t eaten in three days.”
“Force yourself,” she replied.
I hope this brought you a little laugh. All the
best for a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Until
next time, Lord willin’ and the creek don’t rise.
~ Bill Cannon
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I hope that all had a wonderful Holiday and
now we move on to greet 2015 - a new year with
high expectations for making new friends and
meeting new challenges head on. I don't know
about you, but I am excited.
CGHI had its December Holiday Dinner
and gift exchange on December 11th. Although
sparsely attended, the food was wonderful and
there were some lovely gifts exchanged. A big
thanks to all who helped this year. The results
were outstanding.
We met and even surpassed our Georgia Pecan
Sale goals for this year. Again it was certainly a
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again in the not too distant future.
If you are not a member of CGHI, I encourage you to consider joining now. The dues are
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the operation of the association. We are certainly
not the run of the mill homeowner's association.
We are mainly here for the disbursement of
news and information that directly affects the
residents of Canaveral Groves. Currently we
meet on the second Thursday of the month at
Discovery Church on Grissom Pkwy. but we are
looking at moving to a semiannual or quarterly
meeting venue. Please come and join in the
conversation as we prepare for the new year.
Speaking of the new year, the residents of
Blair, Chica and Dalhi streets are getting, if not
already completed, new paved roads. Congratulations to all those residents and hopefully the
county will be able to add a few more each year.
District 1 still has the largest number of unpaved
streets of all the districts.
All Aboard Florida is still moving forward in
spite of growing opposition. I know that this project is supposed to benefit the people of Florida,
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