'Grease' is the word
Page 23
Newspaper of Viera & Suntree...........BLUEWATER CREATIVE GROUP APRIL 2017
v ieravoic e.c om
VOLUME 11 ISSUE 3
Six conservation heroes reel in prestigious ‘Charlies’ SPECIAL TO VIERA VOICE
The fourth annual Charlie Corbeil Conservation Awards will celebrate the accomplishments of five impressive conservation leaders from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 13 at the Heritage Isle Clubhouse Ballroom in Viera. Corbeil, who died unexpectedly in late 2013, was popular in the conservation community. He held a certification as a Florida Master Naturalist and his nature photography is displayed all over the world. He was one of the original “Wetlands Rangers” at the Ritch Grissom Memorial Viera Wetlands. He helped many young photographers hone their skills in wildlife photography. A new category this year will feature a youth conservationist. Corbeil and his wife, Charlotte, wrote a popular wildlife column for the Viera Voice. Charlotte Corbeil has continued writing the column since her husband’s death. For tickets to the awards banquet, go to thecharlieawards.org. The 2017 Charlie Award recipients are: 1. Anne Birch – Marine Conservation director of The Nature Conservancy, served the Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands Program. 2. Dr. Dave Breininger – Lead wildlife biologist of NASA’s ecological programs at Kennedy Space Center. 3. Sammy Lee McGee – Park biologist, St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park. 4. Jim Waymer – Environmental reporter for Florida Today. 5. Diane Barile – Founding executive director, Marine Resources Council. 6. New Youth Category – Announced on April 7.
1
2
4
3
5
6
New Youth Category Recipient announced on April 7
Tours offered at eighth annual Viera Wetlands Nature Festival SPECIAL TO VIERA VOICE
VIERA VOICE Linda Wiggins
Usually, the Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands at Viera is a quiet and solitary place to enjoy some of Brevard County's wildlife. It's one of the hidden jewels in the county at the west end of North Wickham Road on 3685 Charlie Corbeil Way in Viera. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 22 and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 23, it won't be as solitary but it promises to be fun. Supporting Viera's Natural Wonders is the theme for this year's eighth annual Viera Wetlands Nature Festival. Exhibits will feature local wildlife such as birds, bats and butterflies. Native plants, nature photography and art also will be highlighted. The festival is free to the public.
WETLANDS
Exhibits at the Viera Wetlands Nature Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 22 and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 23 will feature local wildlife and more.
VIERA VOICE 7630 N. Wickham Rd., #105 Viera, FL 32940
Presort Std U.S. Postage PAID Orlando, FL Permit No. 1979
The Charlie Corbeil Youth Art Contest entries will be on display and the winners will be announced at noon Saturday, April 22 at the Viera Wetlands Nature Festival.
continued to page 14
Come see us at Brevard Medical City State-of-the-art Medical Facility • Everything under one roof conveniently located on Wickham Road in Suntree
Free Antibiotics
No need for a second trip to the pharmacy
Save gas, time and money
Will fill one prescription per patient per visit if antibiotics are needed. $25 gift certificate if not seen in 30 minutes
Shannon Abe Hardoon, M.D. Scott Hardoon, M.D. Edwin Chan, M.D. Gary J. Hardoon, M.D. Amanda Paul, M.D. Ami A. Bhatt, M.D. Jennifer Board Certified Board Certified Board Certified Board Certified Schneider, ARNP Spreitzer ARNP Board Certified Board Certified Internal Medicine Internal Medicine Family Medicine Internal Medicine Internal Medicine Family Medicine
(321) 259-9500 WEEKDAYS 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
6619 North Wickham Rd.
MELBOURNE
Dawn Trundle ARNP-C, DNP
Medicare Patients Welcome We Accept Most Insurance Evening & Weekend Office Hours Specializing in Adult Medicine Book your appointment online suntreeinternalmedicine.com