Submissions for publication need to be in before the 18th. ISSUE NO. 297 MARCH, 2015 SERVING PORT ST. JOHN & CANAVERAL GROVES Call 321-633-7499 or e-mail to happenings1@bellsouth.net. The current and last issues are on the website. www.happenings.net Relay For Life is Coming Relay for Life, an organization of American Cancer Society, has kicked off for 2014 and teams are already raising money for the fight against cancer, a severe health challenge that does - or will - affect all of us at some time in our lives. Many of us have lost family or loved ones to cancer. Many of our friends, family and neighbors are fighting right now. It’s time we all worked to find a cure. Port St. John Relay for Life will happen on April 18, 2015, but the teams are raising money now. If you have been approached by a team to help, please do. If you would like to start a team and need help or information, or if you would like to join a team, call Randy Rodriguez at 863-7499. You don’t have to spend the night, but it is a lot of fun! And you get to meet a lot of great people. The website for the Port St. John event is: www.relayforlife.org. Use 32927 for location. Or: www.facebook.com/#!/pages/PSJ-Relayfor-Life-201. Or call Randy Rodriguez at 321863-7499. Eat Pizza to Save Lives Don’t feel like driving? Domino’s Pizza will be hosting Relay Night every Monday from now through April. Call them at 321-632-6781 and let them know you’re calling for Relay for Life. The great crew there will take care of the rest. Oh yeah, and make you a great pizza. Or two. Or three! Don’t forget some wings and pasta. The cures, the healing drugs, the transportation to doctors and treatment all start with someone raising money to help. To fight! Thank you. Thank you for supporting Relay for Life and American Cancer Society. Summer Jobs Brevard County Parks & Recreation Department, North Area Parks Operations, is seeking Camp Counselors, Supervisors, Lifeguards and leaders for summer programs. Interested individuals should contact AUE Staffing, Inc. by phone at (321)622-8306. Port St. John Easter Egg Hunts & Free Movie At Fay Park 6315 Depot Road, Port St. John, FL There will be Easter egg hunts for children Ages 12 and under. The first egg hunt will start at 6 p.m. for ages 5 and under, followed by a flashlight Easter egg hunt at 8:30 p.m. (dark) for ages 6-12 years. Don’t forget your camera and basket for the egg hunt! Immediately following the Easter egg hunts, the movie Big Hero 6 will be shown in the park. Refreshments available to purchase provided by Port St. John Little League. Patrons, please feel free to bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks to enjoy during the movie! 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Hopkins Ave. Titusville PSJ RESIDENT MVR# MV-01860 Canine Event & Craft Show March 7, 2015, Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Fay Lake Wilderness Park (Dog Park) Zumba (Adult Class), 6-7 p.m. Bring your canine friends to the “Canine Mondays – Fridays 4th & 18th Cub Pack 704 Den 4, 6-7:30 p.m. Wilderness Run.” The fee is $2 per participatSeniors at Lunch, 10 am - 1 pm Kenpo Karate, 7–8 p.m. ing canine. All owners of participating canines Mondays must provide current vaccination records. Canine Thursdays Seniors Billiards, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. lovers will have the opportunity to let their pet’s Seniors Wii Bowling, 12-2 p.m. Outside Basketball, 1-8 p.m. skills and instincts run wild in a Dog Lure Course. Outside Basketball, 1-8 p.m. Teen Billiards, 4-8 p.m. Interested vendors are invited to purchased a Teen Billiards, 4-8 p.m. Zumba (Adult Class), 6-7 p.m. table at a cost of $25 plus tax. Space is limited. Lil’ Sports – Pre-school Program 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Girls Scout Troop 471, 5:30 - 7 p.m. This event is sponsored by North Area Parks 2nd & 16th - Cub Pack 704 Den 4, 6-7:30 p.m. Girl Scout Troop 236, 5:30-7 p.m. Operations, the SPCA and other county agencies. 9th & 23rd Daisy Girl Scouts Troop 552 6-7:30 Fridays Please call Dan Cook or Myra Rose at (321) 633Outside Basketball, 1-8 p.m. Tuesdays 1904 to reserve a table or for more information. Teen Billiards, 4-7 p.m. Seniors Billiards, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Lil Sports Athletic Program - For pre-schoolers Outside Basketball, 1-8 p.m. Zumba Classes - Zumba tones the body ages 2 ½ - 5 years old. This program focuses on by integrating basic principles of movements Teen Billiards, 4-8 p.m. the fundamentals of Basketball, Football, Tee- and resistance training. 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Depending on where the fuel is shipped, it could go by rail or truck.” I also found on www.prometheusenergy. com/_pdf/LNGQuickFactsDatasheet that one gallon of LNG is equal to 82.6 cubic feet of natural gas, so if the facility will be processing 1 million gallons of LNG, that is 82.6 million cubic feet of natural gas per day, which does add up to 30.2 billion cubic feet per year. Given those numbers, the new LNG facility will have the ability to process 33 rail cars (30,000 gallon) or 100 ISO containers (10,000 gallon) per day, or 12,045 rail cars (30,000 gallon) or 36,500 ISO semi-tanker containers (10,000 gallon) per year. What goes out has to (321) 264-9736 Fax: 269-5385 come in, so if it’s just moved by semi-tanker, that is 8 semi-trucks coming in and leaving every hour per day, every day for the 365 days in the year. You can load 2 semi-tankers on a railcar, so instead of shipping by truck, they could add another 20 railcars per day. 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Courtenay Pkwy., Ste. 201 Merritt Island, FL 32953 Yellowstone oil spill sending over 50 thousand gallons down the longest undammed river in the U.S. The only recent accident in the U.S. was in Washington with tanks holding 1.2 billion cubic feet, which is 375 times the largest tank they will be filling at our TICO site. We have to move away from oil and LNG is a lot less polluting and safer than continuing to use oil. I also want to thank my husband for helping with the math. References: http://www.naturalgasintel.com/ articles/101325-proposed-plant-would-exportcontainerized-lng-from-port-canaveral-fl w w w. p r o m e t h e u s e n e r g y. c o m / _ p d f / LNGQuickFactsDatasheet http://www.gasinnovations.com/literature/ NON-TRADITIONA-PACKAGING.pdf http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/31/ williamspartners-natgaspipe-fire-idUSL1N0MS1S620140331 More Info Concerning LNG Property TICO Development Partners, LLC, an affiliate of privately held Florida East Coast Industries (FECI), also has other interests on their property. They have a large property just on the north side of the power plant. Canaveral Port Authority has entered into an agreement with TICO Development Partners, LLC for a long term lease on an approximate 250,000 square foot logistics building that TICO Development will build on the property between the railroad and US 1 just north of the old OUC power plant. According to TICO Development, that logistics building has nothing to do with the LNG facility. Turning in Old Prescription Drugs I heard you could drop off old prescription drugs at any time to the Sheriff’s Office. I went to the Barbara Pill Station on State Road 405. When I got inside, they told me they would have to pull a Deputy off the road to complete a report, but was advised if I took them to the Titusville Police Station at the corner of State Road 405 and Grissom Blvd. they had a container bin that you just drop the drugs in. I asked them why the difference and didn’t get answer. I then went to the (continued, next page) Health Training Institute Of Merritt Island CLASSES FORMING NOW!!! The Health Training Institute is now accepting applications for Nurse’s aide, Phlebotomy and Massage Therapy! 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I think Titusville PD needs to rethink their safety, as I could have dropped off most anything. If the receptionist was asked to get information, anyone could probably pull out any drugs that had been put in the container. Brevard County Building Report January was an excellent month for building in Brevard County. Single family home permits building activity not only went up from the previous month (December had 52 single family home permits), but January had over three times more single family home permits issues since 2008 when the numbers started being recorded on the numbers reported in their monthly report. The average number from 2008 through 2015 is just under 43, and the highest number (besides this year) was in 2013 with 48. Overall construction values were surprisingly high for January, especially when you compare January to previous months. Besides a fluke April in 2009 that had the construction value over $14 million, January’s construction value of $58,999,588 was the highest of any month since 2006. Definitely good news and if it keeps up, at least some in the county should celebrate. As this goes up, it usually means an increase in home values throughout the area. State Congress Against Citizen’s Initiatives What do our State Representatives and Senators have against Florida’s citizens when we exercise our right to amend the state constitution? According to a 02/11/2015 Miami Herald article by Paula Dockery, titled, “Stop stonewalling citizen initiatives,” there seems to be a lot, as our state legislature seems to hate it if we try to amend the constitution instead of them. The article stated the different ways to amend our state Constitution: 1) the Legislature, with a three-fifths vote of both chambers. We then vote on it, with enough numbers (60% now) for the Constitution to be amended. 2) A Citizens’ Initiative, where enough signatures need to be gathered geographically across the state, then requiring the ballot language and title to be reviewed by the Florida Supreme Court. Then we need vote on it with the same 60% margin to make pass it. 3) A Constitution Revision Commission. 4) A Taxation and Budget Review Commission every 20 years, and 5) the rare Constitutional Convention. The Legislature has never liked Citizen’s Initiatives, and besides making it so hard to get through, they also made a constitutional amendment in 2014 requiring 60 % of the voters to pass amendments. Surprisingly that vote only received 58% of the vote, but 60% wasn’t required then, so it passed. Looking back at the Florida’s Citizen’s Initiatives, our legislature has continued to ignore us. The following are what happened according to the article, and seems to be fairly accurate: ▪ Lottery: The Legislature played a shell game of using lottery funds to replace rather than supplement basic education funding. The amendment supporters intended the funds to be used for education enhancements. ▪ High-speed rail: The Legislature dragged its feet on implementation for four years, giving Gov. Jeb Bush time to get the issue back on the ballot for repeal. ▪ Class size: When attempts to place the item back on the ballot for repeal failed, the Legislature got creative with the timing of the counts and the flexibility of counting within the school and then the district rather than the actual classroom. Rolling the class-size reduction funding into the per-pupil spending made it difficult to determine what was spent on class-size versus instruction. “Fair district” amendments for legislative and congressional redistricting were pretty much ignored as the ongoing lawsuits are pointing out. Why do we keep electing representatives who keep ignoring the citizens? Seems our representatives could care less what we think. They may be putting on a show to make us think they care, but….then as they are currently with land conservation, the Legislature is already talking of taking funding from other conservation projects and forcing it all under Amendment 1 to starve documentation stamps from accomplishing what the ballot was intended to achieve. Although Amendment 1 passed by 75% of the vote, and stated 33 percent of documentarystamp revenue would be for new water and land conservation, we now have our Representatives and Senators scheming to make the documentary stamp revenue cover all current projects, so no little finds funds will be available for new water and conservation. Why should they care when they have gotten away with it so many times in the past? As the article states: “The Legislature seems to fast-track initiatives that special-interest groups got on the ballot on their behalf as well as those legislatively initiated, such as parental notification, tax exemptions and higher education governance. And remarkably they seem to be implemented as intended.” What has happened to our government by the people, for the people? What happens when our rights of Ballot Initiatives are ignored time after time, even with a 75% mandate from the people? This is not a party concern. I don’t care what affiliation. This is a matter of honor; to implement what the people have worked so hard and spent a huge amount of money to place on the ballot, and have won through the polls. Even if the initiative is something you personally didn’t agree with, it should be outrageous that the will of the people doesn’t matter to the Legislature. Why in the world do we keep voting the same State Representatives and Senators back into office? Reference: http://www.miamiherald.com/opinion/op-ed/ article9756992.html Cheerio, Maureen End of Thunder Over the Indian River? No one has stepped up for Thunder Over the Indian River, the Port St. John fireworks show. The event will not happen unless a new group or person sponsors the event. We’ve had 15 years with Thunder Over the Indian River. 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 Winning Musicians Mahan by email at toir2014@aol.com to get Congratulations to the piano students of Jen- more information. Dragonworks, the fireworks nnavon Brown, Port St. John, who received su- contractor, is still available. perior ratings at the FFMC Music Festival held in February. Those students were Selena Cartagena, We Make Loans For Dreams. Nikki Godfrey, Cailin Gore, Abbie Kelleher, May Port St. John Banking Center Lee, Anna Kate Lynch, Patrick Miller, Megan 660 West Avenue 321/631-2124 Nguyen and Samantha Noble. Congratulations to all of you and we all look Bank of America Equal Housing forward to hearing you perform at venues back NationsBank, N.A. (South) Member FDIC. 1996 NationsBank Corporation. Lender here at home! We welcome new patients and we work with most insurance plans! Ask about our no interest payment options. J. 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March 15 – On sale now – commemorative Bricks for Viper Pathway* March 15 – Panda Express - please mention Project Grad when ordering. March 15 – Golf Ball Drop* - chance to win $1,000. Tickets 1 for $20 or $2 for 35. If you are not familiar with Project Graduation: Sadly, each year there are reports from around the nation about graduating seniors who lose their lives while celebrating after graduation. Project Graduation is a proactive measure by parents and the community working together in order to keep our class of 2015 seniors safe on graduation night. Space Coast High School Graduation – May 23, 2015 * For further information on any items please email - SCHS@cfl.rr.com. Party at Port St. Java Port St. Java will be hosting our First Birthday Celebration on Saturday, April 4, 2015 7am 5pm, at Port St. Java Cafe in Fay Plaza, 4795 Fay Blvd., #13. Join us as we celebrate our first full year in business with free samples, entertainment, games and prizes, and MUCH more! If you haven’t experienced our wide variety of coffees and flavors, or enjoyed the comfort of a warm pastry and hot coffee, it’s time you spoiled yourself. Come see us! Parks & Recreation Meeting The North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation will hold its next monthly meeting on Thursday, March 12, 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. For questions call Terry Lane at (321) 264-5105. Monthly Tax Update Did you know that IRS can help if you have missing W-2’s? Usually, you will receive your W-2’s by the end of January. This is the form that shows your income and taxes withheld from your wages so you can file an accurate tax return. If you haven’t received your form by mid-February, here’s what you should do: Contact your employer. Ask your employer (or former employer) for a copy and be sure they have your correct address. If after Feb. 23 and your employer fails to provide you with a copy, then call the IRS at 800-829-1040. Upon your request, the IRS will send a letter to your employer on your behalf. Provide IRS with your name, address, Social Security number and phone number; your employer’s name, address and phone number; the dates you worked for the employer; and an estimate of your wages and federal income tax withheld in 2014. You may be able to use your final pay stub for these amounts. If acquiring the W-2 has been unsuccessful, then you will use Form 4852, Substitute for Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, and estimate your wages and taxes withheld. However, you may not be able to electronically file the return, so a mailed paper return would be required, and expect IRS will need more time to process your return to verify your information. Next, I want to discuss Capital Gains and Losses. When you sell a capital asset, the sale results in a capital gain or loss. A capital asset includes most property you own for personal use or own as an investment. Here are a few facts that you should know about capital gains and losses. Capital Assets: Capital assets include property such as your home or car, as well as investment property, such as stocks and bonds. Gains and Losses: A capital gain or loss is the difference between your basis and the amount you get when you sell an asset. Your basis is usually what you paid for the asset. Deductible Losses: You can deduct capital losses on the sale of investment property. You cannot deduct losses on the sale of property that you hold for personal use. Long and Short Term: Capital gains and losses are either long-term or short-term, depending on how long you held the property. If you held the property for more than one year, your gain or loss is long-term. If you held it one year or less, the gain or loss is short-term. Net Capital Gain: If your long-term gains are more than your long-term losses, the difference between the two is a net long-term capital gain. If your net long-term capital gain is more than your net short-term capital loss, you have a net capital gain. Tax Rate: The capital gains tax rate usually depends on your income. The maximum net capital gain tax rate is 20 percent. However, for most taxpayers a zero or 15 percent rate will apply. A 25 or 28 percent tax rate can also apply to certain types of net capital gains. Limit on Losses: If your capital losses are more than your capital gains, you can deduct the difference as a loss on your tax return. This loss is limited to $3,000 per year, or $1,500 if you are married and file a separate return. Carryover Losses: If your total net capital loss is more than the limit you can deduct, you can carry over the losses you are not able to deduct to next year’s tax return. You will treat those losses as if they happened in that next year. The forms used for reporting your capital gains and losses are on Schedule D and Form 8949. This is a very brief overview. It is your responsibility to discuss any tax and financial changes with your professional advisor so he can assist you in evaluating your situation. 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: Alexander Delida turns a big 9 on the 2nd. Patina Rutenber is more lovely on the 3rd. Mason Kremer turns 6 on the 3rd. Shawn Townsend turns 17 on the 4th. Kari Grinstead remains beautiful on the 5th Sam Brown has a party day on the 5th. Doug Vick turns cooler on the 6th. Isaac Kois turns 25 on the 6th. Mandy Pannullo turns 22 on the 8th. Aiden Firth turns 5 on the 8th. David Rausch turns wiser on the 8th. Paris Ragan rocks the town on the 9th. Jason Rockhill turns LOTS on the 9th. Brett Messer turns 19 on the 10th. Patty Benoff turns crazier on the 10th. Timothy Rausch turns 33 on the 12th. Carol Kremer turns prettier on the 14th. Rhonda Rockhill turns cuter on the 15th. Paige Burris parties down on the 17th. Tonya Dees turns cuter on the 18th. Lucas Erickson turns 17 on the 18th. Amaya Rockhill turns 9 on the 18th. Brent Bray turns 26 on the 21st. Cheryl Rausch turns 58 on the 23rd. Alexys Sladyk turns 14 on the 24th. Carter Niehoff turns 4 on the 27th. Jim Carnell turns faster on the 29th. Norm & Sue Blum celebrate their 32nd Anniversary on the 4th. Jim & Sandy Messer celebrate on the 22nd. Lisa & Cary Troxel celebrate the day Cary robbed the cradle on the 26th. Rock on! Dave and Valerie Hannen celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary on March 30th. We have lots of room for more good news. Fax your inputs to 633-4313 or email to happenings1@bellsouth.net. Scholarship Application Jess Parrish Medical Foundation (JPMF) is now accepting scholarship applications from high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in a medical or healthcare field related to human health. Scholarship amounts range from $500 to $1,500. Recipients will be announced in May. Scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who reside in the Parrish Medical Center service area (SR 528 north to the Brevard/Volusia county line - all of Port St. John and most of the Groves). Students must have a 3.0 grade point average or greater, based on a 4.0 scale. Students who have been awarded a JPMF scholarship in previous years may reapply, provided they are continuing in a medical/ healthcare field related to human health and have maintained at least a 3.0 grade point average. High school students who attend Astronaut HS, Space Coast HS and Titusville HS may obtain an application from the Guidance Office at their school. Others may obtain an application by calling JPMF at 321-269-4066 or by visiting parrishmedfoundation.com/scholarships. The deadline for applications is Friday, March 13th. Post 359 - American Legion Riders presents efforts toward the $12,000 goal. Proceeds will benefit the Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation and Bike Days at the Tiki the Women’s Center North Guild. March 7, 2015, 1 p.m. until ??? Tickets to the event are $35 per person and On The Grill: OUR FAMOUS include lunch. Sponsorship opportunities are hamburgers & fixins - $6.00. available. For sponsorship, tickets and event inBand begins at 1 p.m. Berna & The Bern-outs formation, contact Lily Renzetti at 321-267-7750 6 Bottle Beer Buckets, $11.00. 50/50. or Katherine Musick at 321-383-5313. Information: Jerry or Brenda 616-634-1212 ATTENTION CURRENT AND Proceeds from these events benefit Veterans FUTURE SCHS STUDENTS, 6th and Veteran's Families. 7260 S. US Hwy. 1 Bellwood (just north of GRADE THROUGH 11th GRADE!! Port St John), 321-268-1632. Space Coast Jr/Sr High School would love to have you try out to be a Viper cheer“Pretty Woman” Fashion Show leader! We are building our squads The Pilot Club of Titusville will host a fashion for the 2015 - 2016 seasons soon. show on Saturday, March 21, 2015, from 11:30 Here are the details: am to 2:00 pm at La Cita Country Club in TitusMandatory Parent Meeting: ville. This year’s theme is “Pretty Woman Goes March 11, 2015 at 6 pm in the SCHS cafeteria. to New York City.” Beautiful fashions and ac- A parent MUST attend to be eligible to try out. cessories will be provided by Cherique’s Closet, Cheer Clinic: April 13 - 16, 4 - 6:30pm in the Macy’s and Blue Jasmine Boutique. SCHS cafeteria. Jonda Erwin, president, and Lily Renzetti, Tryouts: April 17th in the SCHS gym. event chair, of Pilot Club of Titusville, along with Call SCHS with any questions 638-0750 ext. the entire club members have begun fundraising 2809. We hope to see you there! we are excited to now offer a salad bar Make it a meal with a bowl of soup or add it on to any meal!! Come check it out!! 4365 Grissom Pkwy., Canaveral Groves 321-638-4130 Who’s Got the Luck of the Irish? Join us March 17th as we Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Wash Down your Corn Beef & Cabbage with an Ice Cold Green Beer! Breakfast Served Saturday & Sunday Don’t Forget To “Checked In” on Facebook and Show your Server to Receive 10% off your Bill! Lunch and dinner Tuesday - Sunday Check out more details on Facebook or www.jabbersofcocoa.com 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. 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. 3-3 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. 3-3 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. 3-4 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. 3-8 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. 3-10 IAAP Admin assistants, secretaries and other admin support meet on 2nd Tuesday each Oasis Spa Valentine’s Special 718 West Ave. * Port St. John 321-877-1601 Walk In or Call to schedule an appointment! MM32878 FREE $25 $90 Pay $100, Receive Couples Massage 2 People, Same Time $125 Gift Card Expires 3/31/2015 These 2 offers can be combined! No cash value. Coupon not valid on prior purchases. month, Marriot Courtyard, Cocoa Beach, 5:30. 3-11 ‘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. 3-12 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. 3-13 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 mdean44@cfl.rr.com. It’s not just a Good Bye~ 3-8 International Women’s Day! 3-8 Daylight Savings Time Begins 638-1373 3-16 Moonport Modelers RC Club meets at 7 pm, 3rd Monday of each month at the N. Brevard Library, 2121 S Hopkins Ave., Titusville. For further information call Ron Roberts at 2680150 or e-mail him at rroberts4@sfl.rr.co. 3-17 St. Patrick’s Day! 3-18 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. 3-20 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. 3-27 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. 3-28 - Easter Egg Hunts, Fay Park 3-29 Palm Sunday It’s a Good Buy Gone are the days when your funeral and burial costs were set by the high priced “only guys in town.” We have changed all that and you owe it to yourself to see us for a better solution. ~ Cary & Lisa Troxel & Family Funeral SOLUTIONS 5455 North U.S. - 1 - Cocoa in the GlobeNet Center See the “Family Owned” difference 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/ SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Bristow Academy Inc., a division of Bristow Group, announced it will award an annual scholarship in honor of Chief Executive Officer Emeritus William (“Bill”) E. Chiles for his contribution to creating a safer global helicopter transport community. The scholarship award covers full tuition at Bristow Academy for a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) CFI helicopter rating to any graduate of the Bristow Academy Professional Pilot Program, valued at $8,500. The CFI scholarship includes eight weeks of academic instruction and up to 17.5 flight hours. “Bristow Academy wants to help realize the dreams of those aspiring to be helicopter pilots,” said Todd Smith, director of Bristow Academy. “We are inspired by Bill’s vision to create a Target Zero culture of safety at all levels of the rotorcraft industry and are grateful that his leadership of safety will forever resonate through the halls, hangars, terminals, briefing rooms and cockpits of Bristow.” Interested applicants must currently hold a FAA commercial pilot’s license and apply by June 1, 2015. Scholarship applications are available at www.bristowgroup.com/about-bristow/ jobs/scholarships/. The Bristow Scholarship Selection Committee will review all applications and select this year’s awardee based on skill, financial need and ability to operate at the highest level of Target Zero safety. The winner will be announced July 1, 2015, on the website, and is required to complete their training and receive their rating within one year. For additional information about the scholarship, contact Nick Mayhew, general manager, Titusville Campus at Bristow Academy at nick.mayhew@bristowgroup.com. Vendors Sought for Brevard Botanical Garden Spring Plant Sale Do you create beautiful garden sculpture…or perhaps you have other landscaping items you would like garden enthusiasts to discover? You can help the Brevard Botanical Garden (BBG) and show your “garden-y” items by becoming a vendor at the annual Spring Plant Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 11. 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The BBG was formed in May, 2010 as a 501 (c)(3) by University of Florida/IFAS Extension Brevard agents, garden enthusiasts and environmentally concerned citizens who want to improve the quality of life in Brevard County by opening a research-based botanical garden for demonstrations, collections and displays. Its mission is to promote an increased appreciation of the environment. All donations support planting, research and upkeep of the garden. To find out more about the garden, visit www. brevardbotanicalgarden.org. & 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. 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Make this your home today!! 4 BR 2 Bath $139,900 NO ASSOCIATION FEES! Beautiful 2,356 sq. foot 1-owner home on fenced 1 acre lot. Built for style and comfort, Family Room has wet bar, fireplace, vaulted ceiling. Large open kitchen has stainless appliances, pantry. Master suite hs corner garden tub. Floors are carpet and wood laminate. Outside is fully fenced, 32 x 12 screened porch, 2 sheds and a pole barn, RV hookup in back. Zoned for horses. Washer & dryer in laundry room. 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. 639-3333 6811 N. US Hwy 1 ~ PSJ KIDS EAT FREE! Kids Pizza or Kids Spaghetti Ages 12 and under. 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A Large 1-Topping Pizza $19.99 +Tax Expires 4-30-2015 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 Parent’s Night Out Parent’s Night Out events will be offered in the weeks ahead at multiple locations in North Brevard parks for children ages 5-12. Cost: For first child, $12; additional children in the same household, $10. Pre-registration is required 7 days prior to event. Space is limited. Events scheduled: Walter Butler Community Center, 4201 N. Cocoa Blvd (US Hwy 1), Sharpes, will offer Parent’s Night Out on the fourth Friday of each month, from 6 – 11 p.m. Dates include March 27, April 24 and May 22. There will be games, arts and crafts, and pizza. Please call (321) 4334448 for more information and to reserve space for your child(ren). Port Saint John Community Center, 6650 Corto Road, Port Saint John, will offer Parents Night Out from 6-11 p.m. on March 20. There will be games, arts and crafts, and pizza. Please call (321) 633-1904 for more information and to reserve space for your child(ren). Parents Night Out is sponsored by Brevard County Parks & Recreation’s North Area Parks Operations. December Dances for the North Brevard Senior Center Martin Anderson Senior Center Dances North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Martin Andersen Senior Center, 1025 S. Titusville. 321-268-2333. Florida Ave., Rockledge, will host a Dance Beginners Monthly Line on Saturday, March 14. Doors open at 7 p.m. Dance, Jan. 3rd, 7-10 PM. Join the and dancing begins at 7:30 p.m., ends at 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 February 21st, 7:00 - 10:00 pm. BYOB, soda Singles/Couples Dance on Saturday, March 28. and snacks available. Tickets, $6/$7. Doors open at 7 p.m. and dancing begins at 7:30 Call 321-268-2333 for more information. p.m., ends at 10:30 p.m. Music will be provided by Steve Kirsner. The cost is $6; $5 for members. Senior Center Activities Call Martin Andersen Senior Center at 321-631Bingo every Thursday, 10 am. Come join 7556 for more information. the only morning Bingo in town. Cost is $8 for Wanted: Tennis Instructor 16 games, $1 special games paying $40-$100. Brevard County Parks & Recreation DepartCoffee and snacks are provided. Karaoke every Thursday, 6-9 PM. The fee ment, North Area Parks Operations, is seeking a is only $2. Join the fun at North Brevard Senior USTA, USPTA- certified instructor or equivalent Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville! Call the Center to teach tennis lessons at Singleton Courts, 665 North Singleton Ave., in Titusville. at 321-268-2333 for more information. Interested individuals should contact Mike I’ve reached the age where Happy Herman by email at mike.herman@brevardparks. Hour is a nap. com or by phone at (321)264-5105. ST. PATRICK CATHEDRAL "An Anglican Church in the Catholic Tradition" 4797 Curtis Blvd., Port St. John, FL. 32927 The Anglican Church in America is a jurisdiction of the ancient church---that part of Christ's church known as the CONTINUING ANGLICAN CHURCH and is not to be confused with the ANGLICAN COMMUNION or EPISCOPAL CHURCH. As a name and as an organization, the Anglican Church in America is a member of the faith delivered by JESUS CHRIST to His Apostles and it truly stands in the Apostolic Succession. What does this mean? That all Bishops Priests & Deacons trace their lineage back to the Apostles, their witness, and their work as given them by JESUS CHRIST. It means that the ANGLICAN CHURCH in America represents no new faith, but is a continuation of the ancient and well defined faith once delivered unto the Saints. (JUDE 1:3). It is a Sacramental Church utilizing the outward and visible signs as a pledge and assurance of the inward and spiritual grace given by God through the sacraments. These are the same gifts which the Apostles and the early church have passed down to us as a means of eternal life and to strengthen, comfort, and bring us closer to God and each other as members of the BODY OF CHRIST. The Sacraments we are referring to are BAPTISM-HOLY COMMUNION-CONFIRMATION-RECONCILIATION-ANOINTING OF THE SICK-HOLY ORDERS-MATRIMONY. We hold the sacred Scriptures as the rule of Faith with the Nicene, Apostle's, and Athanasius creeds being the summary of all the articles of Christian belief. The ACA which is the governing authority has always believed and taught as essential doctrine, what can be proven by Scripture and what was held and taught by the Church in its original and undivided state. The ACA has no novel or original doctrine of its own. It holds fast to that which was delivered unto the Apostles. It is the unwavering continuity in Religious Faith which has been the mark of the true faith throughout the centuries. In times when novelty and wavering have swept away many, the ACA stands firmly rooted in the ancient traditions of the ONE, HOLY, CATHOLIC, and APOSTOLIC CHURCH. The source and summit of the worship of the ACA is found in the HOLY SACRIFICE of the Mass as celebrated in the 1928 prayer book of Common Prayer and the ANGLICAN MISSAL. These historic worship books aid in all daily and Sunday prayer and worship. It is not of worldly display of pomp and pageantry, but the giving to God to the best we can as He requires of us. The mission of the church is two fold: to be the presence of Christ in the world, and to draw others to Him, inviting them to share the benefits of His fellowship and the work of the church, and the nurturing and building up of the souls with Christ in their lives. The liturgical practice is one of which was celebrated at one time in the Roman Catholic Church with the Priest facing the Crucifix and the reception of the true BODY & BLOOD OF CHRIST at the altar railing. If you have any confusion as to what the Anglican Catholic Church is about, you may stop in and speak to our very informed clergy which are BISHOP JOHN VAUGHAN and FATHER MARK SEIGEL. Our service days and times are listed in the happenings and our clergy can give you whatever answers you seek. Please join us for mass and speak to our clergy. We hope to see you soon! BISHOP JOHN VAUGHAN BISHOP ORDINARY 321-208-2324 FR. MARK SEIGEL DEAN 407-492-0661 FRANK COSSENTINO DEACON 321-208-2356 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 Eileen’s Salon & Mobile Hair Care Healthy Day at the Ball Park The Doctors’ Goodwill Foundation will present a “Healthy Day at the Ball Can’t Get Out? I Will Come To YOU!! Park” on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at the 321-302-1335 Space Coast Stadium in Veria. This will www.eileenssalonandmobilehaircare.com be a day long series of health related By Appointment Only 725 Canaveral Groves Blvd., Cocoa activities for the medical industry and Now Offering Ear Piercing & the public. Hand Paraffin Treatments Beginning at 9 a.m., The Dwight E. Jones Medical Terminology Spelling Bee is open You are invited to join us and support the Ribbon to all students from 5-12 grades. It is free and Cutting Event to benefit the students can register and find the study guide at Alzheimer’s Foundation of America www.SpaceCoastDaily.com. on March 27th, 2015, 4-7 PM Lectures on health topics will be given by Ribbon Cutting to take Place @ 5:30 PM area medical leaders from 1 – 4 p.m., and conFREE beer, wine, food and FUN! 50/50 Raffle, tinuing Medical Education will be offered from corn hole tournament, silent auction and more. 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. to those physicians, nurses and Enter corn-hole tournament pharmacists who need educational credits to for a chance to win $$$. maintain their license. FREE Hand Paraffin Treatments at the time of event. Special Event pricing for future hair services. A Health Fair begins at 1 p.m. Located on the concourse, families can browse through the March Specials! more than 100 exhibits prior to the game and Original Brazilian Blow Out $10 OFF between innings. $125.00 Color or Perm And of course there will be Baseball. The With this coupon. $65 or up. With this coupon. Expires 3-31-2015 Expires 3-31-2015 Brevard County Manatees vs. the Dunedin Blue Jays. The game will feature fun and games between innings and the evening ends with fireworks. For more information, go to www. doctorsfoundation.org or call 321-7356492. Vendor Space is still available. The Doctors’ Goodwill Foundation is a 501(c) (3) charitable organization in the United States. The Foundation consists of more than 300 area physicians and health care professionals whose goal is to promote health-related education, research and participates in local and international charitable medical missions. For more information, visit www.doctorsfoundation.org or call 321735-6492. Republican Club Meeting Space Coast Republican Club meets at the Red Lobster on Merritt Island the last Wednesday of the month at 11:00 a.m. Lunch can be ordered from the menu. Guest speaker at 11:30 with brief club meeting. Contact Sue Kunze, 321-735-4420 or email ssk2442@aol.com. for additional information. 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”! 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 Family Music Class: Mondays, 9:30-10:15 am. $5.00 per child. Pre-register at 259-5669. Yarning for a Cause: Mondays, 11am-1pm. 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. 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. 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. Meetings and Events: Mar. 2, 3-4 pm Homeschoolers Lego Club Mar. 7, 11-1 pm Delta Sigma Mar. 9, 5:30 pm PSJ Library Advisory Board Mar. 11, 5:00 pm PSJ Special District Board Mar. 14, 10:00-Noon Port St. John Pokémon Club Mar. 18, 1-3:00 pm Bookworms Book Discussion Group – Letters from Skye by Jessica Brockmole. Mar. 18, 6-7:30 pm Cub Scout Pack 704 Mar. 18, 6-7:45 pm Sunrise Village Mar. 20, 11:45-1:15 Titusville Chamber of Commerce Business Connections Luncheon Mar. 25, 5:30 pm Friends of the PSJ Library Mar. 28, 10-Noon Port St. John Pokémon Club Pre-release tournament Upcoming April 4, 10:00 am to noon, Children’s Egg Hunt Craft and refreshments. Tickets available in the library, March 23rd. Hosted by the Friends of the Library. Advanced tickets can be purchased for a discounted price, 2 for $30. Save $10 if you March is Florida Women's History Month, and in celebration we will have a month long purchase tickets before March 6th. Entry for exhibit of women’s vintage clothing and ac- this event includes $100 in chips, a silent auccessories that will be displayed throughout the tion and entertainment. The hors d’oeuvres and house. This year’s exhibit will highlight, “The two cash bars will be provided by The Christian Little Black Dress, etc.” The exhibit includes Culinarian, LLC. For more information, contact clothing and accessories dating from 1884 - the Chamber of Commerce at (321) 459-2200. 1960s; mourning dresses, hats & veils, nightgowns & undergarments, gloves, purses, hats & accessories, children's clothing and a 1920s wedding dress ensemble. Along with the exhibit, tour docents will discuss changing trends in clothing styles & how they were made, hairstyles, grooming, traditions and social graces that took place during this fascinating period in women’s history. Exhibit Tours are Tuesday through Saturday by appointment for $15 per person. For addi- 1st United Methodist Church of PSJ tional information and tour reservations, please 1165 Fay Blvd., Port St John call our dedicated line at 321-607-0203. INVITES Everyone to a five (5) week Mardi Gras Casino Night Lenten study on Time & how we use it! The Cocoa Beach Regional Chamber of Every Wednesday at 7pm thru March 25. Commerce will host their 6th Annual Mardi Each Wednesday at 5:30 pm for $5 Bucks Gras Casino Night on Friday, March 13th from as a fundraiser. The Boy Scouts are providing 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. It will be held at Lexus of Mel- dinner. So come on out, eat, relax, help out the bourne, 6927 Bromley Ave., Viera. The event is scouts; then learn how you can eke out more sponsored by The Avenue Viera. Time in your day! Vintage Clothing Exhibit Seussical Celebration 4-H Market Poultry Project Brevard County Central Area Parks and Recreation in conjunction with Brevard County Libraries will host “A Seussical Celebration,” an event featuring stories, performances, games and activities based on the creations of Dr. Seuss. The Cat in the Hat will be available for photo opportunities. A Seussical Celebration will be held from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, at McLarty Park, 790 Barton Blvd., in Rockledge. Following the activities, the movie, “Horton Hears a Who!” will be shown on an outdoor movie screen at 6:30 p.m. This is a free event. Patrons are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs. For more information about this event, please contact Shawn Turner at Shawn.Turner@ brevardparks.com or call the Central Area Parks Office at (321) 633-1874. Calling all Brevard youth: Join 4-H and be a part of this year’s 2015 Market Poultry Project! This program teaches youth from ages 5 through 18 the real-world skills associated with animal husbandry, fiscal management and marketing. Youth learn how to care for a trio of chickens (intended for egg production only), and then sell them at the Brevard County Fair auction. The project begins in April and runs through October. Participants must pre-register by March 16. If youth cannot house chickens on their property, UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County has a cooperative poultry coop available for use at our Cocoa Office, and there is also space at the Wickham Park Equestrian Arena. To register or for information, contact Vanessa Spero-Swingle, our 4-H Extension Agent at 633-1702, ext 231 or vspero@ufl.edu. Central FL 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. The show is on Sunday, March 29, 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 in Central Florida. For more information, contact Rod Hall, 866-455-2322. “With Freedom Comes Choices. Make the Right One...”” Emergency Service From the Kings of Cool Call us When You Need Us, Day or Night... It’s That Easy! Super Tune Up Special Service Call Special Must present coupon. Expires 3-16-15 Not valid with other offers. Must present coupon. Expires 3-16-15 Not valid with other offers. $49.95 $55.00 We Service and Repair All Makes and Models www.FreedomAirHeat.com Port St. John: 321-631-6886 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: ccatpsj@rocketmail.com 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, cocoapc@bellsouth.net 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 10:30am 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 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 - 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 sgcoffice@sgcfla.org 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, 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: February 28, 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 St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance The Dance will be held on March 14, 2015. Tickets are $15.00 per person, children 12 and under are free. The event starts at 6 PM. No better entertainment anywhere. Corned Beef & Cabbage---After First Serving---All you Can Eat----Dessert- Coffee-tea provided. Dinner is at 6:15 PM. BYOB - Setups provided. Call 321-208-2356 for tickets. Reserved tables. Space is limited to 120 people. Call Deacon Frank if you have any questions. St. Patrick’s Anglican Catholic Church 4797 Curtis Blvd., Port St. John First Friday Rosary First Friday Rosary will be held on March 6th at 6 pm. Coffee and cake will follow in the Church Hall. All faiths are welcome to attend. Remember the Rosary is valid in all churches that venerate it! If there are any youth interested in the Rosary we would love to see you! Call 321-208-2356 for information. St. Patrick’s Anglican Catholic Church 4797 Curtis Blvd., Port St. John Rose’s Room Scammers are still among us even here in PSJ where family rules and we feel safe. My husband received a call recently on our home phone from someone claiming to be our grandson, he said he had been arrested for DUI and needed bail money. Our grandson has a pretty recognizable voice and a bit of a speech problem, but since my husband is a little hard of hearing he could not swear the voice belonged to our grandson so he was skeptical. Normally my husband knows exactly what to do when a child or grandchild presents a problem…(Hand me the phone and remember something terribly important he left undone in the garage.) Since he was on his own and not absolutely sure he was speaking to our grandson he asked for more information –where were you arrested? When? What was the officer’s name? Are you in jail now? The person said he would have his lawyer call my husband back and got off the phone. Within 5 minutes a lady with a thick foreign accent called back and said she was from a United Nations organization that helps people get out of jail. She told my husband he could just send her the money and she would help our grandson get out of jail without having to use a Bail Bondsman. 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Law enforcement has warned repeatedly about this and other similar scams involving a call from a family member supposedly in trouble and in need of money, some coming by phone and some by e-mail but all involving a knowledge of way too much personal information. They advise never give nor acknowledge any kind of information, even something as simple as yes, I have a grandson named… Once again, please be careful of information inadvertently given out on social media. An innocent ‘My granddaughter Belinda is doing so great at Florida State and just loves her new roommate,” can have consequences. If you believe you may be a victim of a scam contact your local law enforcement agency immediately, also this time of year many scams involve taxes or returns. They advise should you receive one of these calls contact the IRS at the same time. Law enforcement will come to your home and take a statement to file a fraud report. Ed. note - I heard a new scam last week from a friend. He was surfing and he had a warning pop up on his screen from Norton (a well respected anti-virus program which he uses). It said he had been attacked by a very dangerous virus and he needed to contact a 1-800 number right away. He did so while his computer screen was locked up with the warning. The “tech support agent” who answered affirmed that it was a very serious virus,then had him go through a few steps to “try to get rid of it the easy way.” That didn’t work, so he asked for remote access to solve the problem. The screen cleared. Then the “agent” told him there was a fee for the service and needed payment before he could disconnect from the computer, and that the virus would remain and destroy his hard drive if payment wasn’t made. Electronic kidnapping, I believe. My friend didn’t pay. As soon as he hung up, the hard drive was erased. Be very careful. There is also a Brighthouse warning. ~ Randy Babysitting Boot Camp Brevard County Parks and Recreation will host a Babysitting Boot Camp course from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, at the Viera Regional Community Center, 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way in Viera. The class is for ages 11-17 at a cost of $85 and will be instructed by Jennifer Dossett, a certified professional life skills coach. During this fun-filled 6-hour course, participants will learn how to run their own babysitting business safely and successfully. In addition, participants will be taught CPR and first aid, resume building, interviewing techniques, and other life skills. The course will be conducted by Dossett and supervised by Parks and Recreation Staff. Please call the Viera Regional Community Center at (321) 433-4891 or Ms. Dossett at (321) 418-6886 for info. Walter Butler Community Center - March, 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. information contact WBCC, (321) 433-4448. Mondays – Thursdays Zumba Classes - Zumba is an adult dance-based Open Gym, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. fitness class that uses a fusion of Latin and InBoard Games 6-7 p.m. ternational rhythms with easy-to-follow moves. Open Computer Lab 6-8 p.m. It includes both cardio and resistance training Monday – Friday components designed to tone and sculpt the entire Pickle-Ball, 11 a.m.-2 p.m body. Zumba is designed for adults of all ages and Open Gym, 6 - 8 p.m. fitness levels. Class participants at any level can Mondays start Zumba right away – exercising in a healthy, Open Gym, 10 am - 8 pm. fun, party-like environment. Classes will be held Tuesdays Tuesday & Thursday, 6-7 p.m., $5 per class Open Gym, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (discount cards available). For more information Kids Tech Club 4-5 p.m. contact Debbie Kowaleuski at (321) 403-6918. Zumba Toning, 6 - 7 p.m. Dance It Off - Aerobic Line-Dancing is ofWednesdays fered Fridays 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. excluding Open Gym, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. holidays. Registration fee $7/monthly fee $2. Pickle-Ball, 11 a.m.-2 p.m Registration fee includes Dance It Off t-shirt. It Volleyball Fundamentals, 5 - 8 pm is a scientific fact a body in motion tends to stay Zumba, 6 - 7 p.m. in motion. A body at rest tends to stay at rest. Thursdays For more information contact Perry Cusmano at Skill Builders 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (321) 433-4448. Volleyball Fundamentals, 5 - 8 pm. Butler Kids Tech Club - Digital Literacy Open Gym, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. program, aims to make technology accessible, Kids Tech Club 4-5 p.m. intriguing and fun. This free eight week class Zumba Step, 6 – 7 p.m. will be held on Tuesday & Thursday from 4-5 Open Gym, 6 - 8 p.m. (Half Court) p.m. For more information contact Walter Butler Fridays Community Center (321) 433-4448. Dance It Off, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Pickle-Ball, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (Half Court) www.happenings.net Open Computer Lab 2-6 p.m. Ad Price list, Current issue and last Karate, ages 6-Up 4:30-5:30 p.m. month. For ads, call Randy at 633-7499 Saturdays We take VISA & MC Pickle-Ball, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (Half Court) Program Activities, 10 am - 2 p.m. 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 Young Eagle Flight Rally Area young people ages 8 to 17 will have the chance to take to the sky on Saturday March 28, 2015 as the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 724 hosts a Young Eagles Flight Rally at the Merritt Island Airport, 900 Airport Road, Merritt Island. Go to www.EAA724.org for directions to the airport. “The Airplane rides are FREE,” said Dwight Bell, Chapter Coordinator for the event. “We hope to build a one on one relationship between the Pilots and the young people, thus giving the new generation a chance to learn more about the possibilities that exist in the world of Aviation, while enjoying the thrill of flying.” Pilots will explain more about their airplanes and the function of flight controls, how Pilots ensure the airplane is safe to fly, which is a prime concern before each and every flight. The flights are an average of twenty minutes, depending on the type airplane. Following the flight, each young person (Young Eagle) will receive a Certificate making him or her an Official Young Eagle and a personal Flight Log Book from Sporty’s Pilot Shop. Their names will also be entered into the “Worlds Largest Log Book” in Oshkosh, WI. Registration begins at 9 AM and stops at 12 Noon. A Parent or Guardian must accompany the young folks and sign them in at the registration desk, giving the Pilots permission to fly their young ones. All documents are filled in and signed at the time. All Pilots and Airplanes are certified by the FAA and insured. Want more information? Email youngeaglesfly@yahoo.com or phone 321636-5346 (Bobbi) and leave a message. Meet your neighbors and stay informed of Events & Community Happenings! 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. this page and sign up for the CATT newsletter to stay informed at https://www.citizensagainstthetrain.com/. Commissioner Haddox has placed an item requesting funds to stop the train on the February 17th BOCC agenda. Commissioner Solaris has done the same in Indian River County. Send an auto email here to support these proposals: https://www.citizensagainstthetrain.com/contactyour-commissioners#.VOZM9flzSHg. The economic damage that would be caused to Martin County alone by high speed trains is beyond calculation. The Martin County tax assessor indicates the ranges of immediate economic damage near the tracks. Taking the midpoint of her range of numbers results in an annual revenue loss of $5,000,000. In ten years, that estimated loss to Martin County alone will be $50,000,000. That shortfall will be paid back by an increase in the tax rate on ALL property owners, not just those near the tracks. Multiply this by the impact in Indian River and St. Lucie County - the Pain of the Train will have lasting toxic impact, high cost and no benefit. A proactive move by the Treasure Coast counties would make perfect economic sense. It would save millions in the long run. The situation in Indian River County and St. Lucie County will be similar. Although the February date has passed, I just wanted you to see that they are taking an aggressive stand to stop the A.A.F. Project. Closer to home, the most recent activity at the Brevard County Commission level concerning A.A.F. took place in November when Commissioners voted 3-2 in a plan that would allow A.A.F. to pursue a private financing plan through what is known as private activity bonds. The Port Authority is funding a feasibility study as to where a train station should be built. Cocoa's close proximity to Port Canaveral and Melbourne's airport would certainly be topics of consideration. Evidently, the Port Authority knows something because A.A.F. continues to say that there is no meeting scheduled for Brevard County. Please voice your concerns to Commissioner Robin Fisher's office at 321-264-6750. Canaveral Groves Homeowner's Association voted unanimously to award the Good Citizenship Award at Fairglen Elementary School again this school year. The 6th grade teaching team will select one boy and one girl to receive this Award. The Award consists of a Good Citizenship Medallion and a $50.00 gift card. We are excited and pleased to continue this recognition of our outstanding youth. This Award will be part of the Fairglen 2015 Awards recognition ceremony that will probably be held at the school in May. We are inviting a Deputy to give us an update on any incidents having occurred here in the Groves at our March 12th meeting. I know that there have been a few home robberies in the last few weeks so now is not the time to let your guard down. Make sure that your vehicles are locked at night and please close your garage doors. Many times success is achieved by removing the temptation from a would be perpetrator. It is sad to say, but you need to keep your doors locked as well, especially if your property is not fenced and you don't own a "junk yard dog." Many of our residents are now using video cameras and that is a great deterrent as well as evidence in achieving a conviction. This is really a sad state of events for us here in the Groves. In talking with Ed Silva, there is a Citizen's Patrol vehicle available to us. It is kept at Station 29 on Canaveral Groves Blvd. If you are interested in volunteering, contact the Brevard County Sherriff's Dept. There is a training course as well as a background check involved if you are interested. The more eyes we have out there, the less chance of criminal activity. ........A Parting Shot From The Cannon.......... Carpool A recent college graduate took a new job in a hilly Eastern city and began commuting each day to work through a tiring array of tunnels, bridges, and traffic jams. To make the task less onerous, he invited several of his co-workers to share the ride. He soon found, however, that the commute continued to get more stressful, especially the trips through the tunnels. He consulted the company doctor. "Doc," the frustrated commuter complained, "I'm fine on the bridges, in the traffic, in the day and at night, and even when Joe forgets to bathe all week long. But when I get into the tunnels and I've got those four other guys crowded around me in the car, I get anxious and dizzy and feel like I'm going to explode." Without further analysis, the doctor announced he had identified the ailment. "What is it, Doc? Am I going insane?" "No, no, no, my boy. You have something very common in these parts." "Tell me! What is it?" "You have what is known as Carpool Tunnel Syndrome." Until next time, Lord willin' and the creek don't rise, I remain your servant. - Bill Cannon Spring Happenings in Cocoa 3/7-3/8/2015 – Spring Arts and Crafts FairStroll the streets of downtown Cocoa Village and view some amazing pieces by local crafters and artists and visit the many unique village shops. The fair is open daily from 10am-5pm. Call the Historic Cocoa Village Association for more information at (321) 631-9075. 3/20/2015 – Movie in the Park & Food Trucks - The City of Cocoa presents Movies in the Park & Food Trucks at Riverfront Park. Live entertainment begins at 5pm. The March 20th’s movie starts at 8:00 pm. Enjoy a family movie under the stars and remember to bring your blankets and lawn chairs. Admission isFREE! For more information, please contact Leisure Services at (321) 639-3500 or visit www.cocoafl.org. 3/21/2015 – Spring Praise Fest 7 - Ten contemporary Christian music bands will be playing on the stage in Riverfront Park from 11:00 am10:00 pm and is hosted by Riverside Presbyterian Church. For more information, please contact RPC at (321) 783-6085. 3/28/2015 – Chili Cook-off - Bring your favorite recipe for a chance to win top prize at the Cocoa Village Chili Cook-off event from 4-7 pm. Vendors will be set up along Riverfront Park to display their favorite recipe and offer samples. It will be a day of fun with entertainment and great food. For more information, please contact Leisure Services at (321) 639-3500 or visit our website atwww.cocoafl.org . You may not like guns. That is your right. You may not believe in God. That is your choice. But when someone breaks into your home in the middle of the night, the first two things you’re going to do is: Call someone with a gun. Pray they get there in time. ~ Gov. Nick Waite, Idaho The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) compared clinical care, experience and cost data of 2,985 U.S. hospitals. This national Hospital Parrish Medical Center is among the nation’s best in clinical care and patient experiences, all while remaining Brevard’s lowest-cost hospital. s Central Florida’s No. 1 hospital s America’s No. 5 independent public hospital s In the top six percent of all U.S. hospitals Compare data is important to everyone (not solely Medicare or Medicaid patients). Compare for yourself. Because it matters which hospital you use. Visit parrishmed.com/itmatters HEALING EXPERIENCES FOR EVERYONE ALL THE TIME ® Canaveral Groves SLEEPY HOLLOW Fruit From The Groves March 2015 - 3/8, Daylight Savings Time Begins; 3/12, Cghoa Meeting 7:00; 3/17, St. Patricks Day; 3/20, March Equinox; 3/29, Palm Sunday I would like to thank President Paul Kroning, for running a great meeting. 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