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The town of Orsino was a community that existed on what is now part of Kennedy Space Center. The town had a school, a garage, a gas station and a grocery store.

The town disappeared after everyone moved out in the early 1960s when NASA acquired more than 140,000 acres that included Orsino. We tell you more about Orsino in another story in our Lost Communities series.

I know that many of you, like me, look forward to reading our Behind the Beat feature. I listen to the song that is the subject of the feature while I am editing the story. I highly recommend listening to it. We will soon be referring you to the tune so, if you choose to, you can listen to it as you read the story.

In this edition of Senior Life, you can expect to find, in addition to those lively and entertaining stories, articles on health and fitness. This month, you can read about immunizations and about what the state is doing to help those suffering with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

We also bring you stories about veterans and some of the things that advocates are doing for those who served in the military. It might just inspire you to do something to show your support for veterans or get involved in helping to make our community a better place.

I know there are difficulties for many dealing with some of the restrictions because of the coronavirus pandemic. Most of the senior and assisted living facilities are still on restrictions, with family members not able to visit loved ones the same as before the pandemic. We tell you in a story how these seniors and families are coping.

As you deal with isolation because of the pandemic, maybe starting a small herb garden is a worthwhile endeavor that will take a little of your time and yield benefits. Learn how easy it can be, even if you have a small space, through our story on how to start an herb garden.

An exciting new event starting Sept. 4, is the Drive-Thru Senior Expo at The Avenue in Viera. Three other expos will follow in Palm Bay, Melbourne and Titusville. Look for a story on the expo in this edition of Senior Life.

Enjoy your Senior Life and continue giving us your feedback and ideas of stories you would like to read. SL R. Norman Moody norm@myseniorlife.com

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“I sold that book to Harlequin American Romance, which published it as “The Officer’s Girl” in 2010,” Duncan said.

Duncan’s biggest career thrill happened when her “Journey Back to Christmas” novel was featured on the “Home and Family Show” after Hallmark Publishing selected it as the lead book for their new line of romance novels.

Duncan approaches writing with discipline. Six days a week, she is at her desk by 8 a.m. and doesn’t leave until she hits her daily word count, usually by 5 p.m. or later. Amazon’s introduction of the Kindle e-reader created more competition for writers like Duncan, who now, in addition to writing, must include marketing in their daily activities.

Duncan may well have hit the mother lode of good vibes with her current series.

“All the stories in this series revolve around weddings, and who doesn’t love a great wedding romance?” she said.

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Leigh Duncan’s books should be required reading as pick-me-ups during today’s trying times.

The Rockledge author’s latest romance, “A Cottage Wedding,” is just out from Hallmark Publishing. It is set in the picture-perfect wedding destination town of Heart’s Landing, where eternally good-looking couples stroll hand-in-hand along Bridal Carriage Way. “A Cottage Wedding” whisks readers to Happy Ever After Land … after resolving a few romantic bumps along the way.

The book is Duncan’s second in the Heart’s Landing Series and she is under contract for a third, “A Waterfront Wedding,” before the end of next year.

Making the deadline should be easy for the prolific Duncan, an Amazon bestselling author and a National Readers’ Choice Award winner with more than two dozen novels to her credit.

Although she had been writing off and on since the first grade, it took the big 4-0 birthday for the former teacher and computer specialist to get serious about the business of writing.

“I started getting up extra early every morning, and I’d write for two hours before it was time to get the kids, hubby and myself off to school and work,” Duncan said.

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Artists try new techniques, prepare for rescheduled Art League’s show

BY FLORA REIGADA North Brevard Art League members have found innovative ways to express their creativity while sheltering at home during the coronavirus pandemic.

“It’s been an opportunity to experiment with new techniques,” Laurie Griffin said.

She enhanced her craft by taking virtual classes.

Diane Deshong Cannon worked on painting and project ideas that had been on her mind for a while.

“The quarantine has been a great time to play with my art without the pressure of deadlines,” she said.

New works of art emerged from the isolation. It also allowed the artists time to prepare for the league’s 56th annual art show, rescheduled to Oct. 9 to 11.

Providing the virus subsides, it will take place at the Holiday Inn at 4715 Helen Hauser Blvd. in Titusville. Show times are scheduled from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Kathie Benson was delighted that her watercolor painting, “Succulents,” was recognized with a sponsor award at last year’s North Brevard Art League’s Spring Show. is invited. Much of the art will be available for purchase.

“We will feature several categories — acrylic, graphics and

Social Security continues providing services by phone, online amid pandemic SPECIAL TO SENIOR LIFE During the current coronavirus pandemic, the Social Security Administration continues to provide its services to people in our communities.

While Social Security administration offices are not providing service to walk-in visitors due to COVID-19, it remains ready and able to help by phone with most Social Security issues.

You can speak with a representative by calling a local Social Security office or the national 800 number. You can find local office phone numbers online by using the Social Security office locator at ssa.gov/locator.

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If you need help, please don’t wait until they can see you in person. Call now and get the help you need. Getting medical and other documentation can be difficult due to the pandemic, so Social Security is continuing to extend certain deadlines wherever possible. SL

drawing, three-dimensional art, mixed media and photography,” said Renee Stewart, the North Brevard Art League president.

Cash awards and ribbons will be presented to first, second and third place winners in each category, as well as Best of Show and People’s Choice.

Other features include a silent auction, a Disney ticket raffle and raffles for baskets with items from local businesses.

Works of art created in isolation include “2020” by Laura Zoellner.

It expresses her feelings of isolation and fear, when the pandemic began.

“I painted people inside protective bubbles,” she said. “At first, everything was in shades of blue. I added more color and a warm glow inside the bubbles, as I became more hopeful that everything would be all right.”

Zoeller’s “Pandemic Art” and that of other artists can be viewed on the league’s website, under the heading, “What we are working on during isolation.”

For information about the North Brevard Art League and its upcoming show, go to northbrevardartleague.com or email northbrevardartleague@gmail.com or find them on Facebook. SL

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Summer camp teaches about preserving Indian River Lagoon

BY JENNIFER H. MONAGHAN The Marine Resources Council (MRC) held three sessions of Summer Camp 2020 in July for children 9 to 12 years old. Thirty-five children attended.

The groups were kept smaller this year to comply with CDC guidelines.

The camp was designed to inspire and educate children on the benefits of preserving and restoring the Indian

River Lagoon (IRL). There were handson activities aimed to allow the kids to discover the connection between science and nature in the world around them.

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IRL — its water quality, fish and wildlife resources — is essential and challenging. This requires involvement and active engagement by the public at large, including children.

“It’s important to develop stewardship at a young age and get involved with the environment,” MRC’s Environmental Education Coordinator Nicole Broquet said.

Examples of active learning sessions for the campers were examining rocks to learn about the geology of Florida, building their own water bottle twisters to learn about the tornadoes Florida takes on each year, exploring native plants around the property and investigating butterflies, bugs and bees.

On field trips, the students also were introduced to some of the different animals in the lagoon.

“I really enjoy seeing the kids having a good time, coming out of their shells, learning about their environment and

getting excited about science,” Broquet said. “It’s good to get kids out of the house to learn about nature in a safe way. Our goal is that they can teach their peers and spread the word about proper management and being respectful to the environment.”

Broquet emphasized that “overall, the MRC is dedicated to protecting the IRL. Everybody can do something to help by working to reduce their impact on storm water pollution. They can plant Florida native plants, not put grass clippings down the drain, clean up after their pets and by picking up garbage along the sea.”

Located in Palm Bay, the MRC is a nonprofit organization formed in 1983 to determine ways to reverse the negative impacts that were happening to the IRL. For information about the Marine Resource Council, go to savetheirl.org.

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Drive-thru expos offer seniors help during COVID-19

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Bluewater Creative Group and its award-winning publication, Senior Life, will hold four unique drive-thru senior expos, beginning Friday, Sept. 4 at The Avenue Viera.

The company is holding these drive-thru expos in response to the coronavirus pandemic that is sweeping across Florida, the nation and the world.

Get out of the house, attend the fun and safe event and leave with a lot of information and promotional items.

Social distancing and other safety protocols and guidelines, such as wearing face masks and gloves, will be observed by event staff and exhibitors during the drive-thru expo.

The other three drive-thru expos will be held in Palm Bay, Titusville and Melbourne. The dates and locations will be announced in the September Senior Life newspaper.

The Sept. 4 expo will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. behind the AMC Theater parking lot at The Avenue Viera.

“This event will be a fun, informative event that not only will entertain but

give older adults the resources that our sponsors have to offer,” Bluewater Creative Group CEO Jill Blue said.

“But most importantly, we want to keep everyone safe.”

The group, which is organizing the expos, brings the largest senior expos to Brevard each year. Bluewater also publishes the Boomer Guide and Viera Voice newspaper.

The drive-thru event will be a fun and safe way to pick up information and enjoy live music. Adults 50 years and older are invited to drive their vehicles through the designated area and visit sponsor tent stations. Those attending will receive a Big Red Bag, which will be full of resources and free promotional items from sponsors. There will be 350 bags handed out at each expo.

Safety is the priority of the drive-thru expos. All attendees will remain in their vehicles. Items will be placed in the trunk or back seat of their vehicles.

For more information on the drivethru expos, call 321-242-1235 or email media@bluewatercreativegroup.com.

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Brevard County Supervisor of Elections Lori Scott announced that 131,149 domestic mail ballots were sent to voters for the August 18 Primary Election.

This is in addition to the 3,088 mail ballots sent last month to overseas military and overseas civilian voters.

“We have seen a 39.21 percent increase in the number of mail ballot requests since the 2018 Primary and a 54.35 percent increase since the 2016 Primary Election,” Scott said. “ With so many new voters voting by mail, it is important to be aware of all the different options available and deadlines for voters to return their mail ballot.”

Mail ballot voters have the option to return their ballot through the United States Postal Service to any of the four Election Administrative Offices or to any of Brevard’s 10 Early Voting locations during the early voting time period.

Additionally, new this year, secure

drop boxes will be located at all four administrative offices for voters who wish to return their voted mail ballot after hours.

Voters can verify they are on the Mail Ballot Request List by clicking on the “My Registration/Mail Ballot Status” tab at the top of the VoteBrevard.gov homepage. Voters who vote by mail can also track their mail ballot through the entire process: the day they requested it; the day it was mailed to them; and the day their voted mail ballot is received back in the Election Office through the website or by calling the Mail Ballot Department directly at 321-633-2127.

The last day for a voter to request a mail ballot be sent to them for the Aug. 18 Primary Election is 5 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 8. Mail ballots must be received in the Supervisor of Elections Office by 7 p.m. election night.

Sample ballots for the 2020 Primary Election will be mailed to all registered voters the week of Aug. 3 but are available now on VoteBrevard. gov. SL

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Tech Know Tidbits Virtual Reality still relatively cheap, simple, accessible

BY CHLOE HO Virtual Reality is an innovative technology with a wide range of educational, professional and recreational implementations. As virtual reality is becoming more and more popular, it also has become more accessible to the general public. Through Virtual Reality (VR), we are able to simulate a different environment typically using headsets to create a virtual visual experience.

Trying out Virtual Reality is relatively cheap and simple. A great VR headset to get started with is Google Cardboard, which costs less than $10 and can be purchased at online retailers such as Amazon.

Once you have your headset, all that is needed to get started experiencing VR is to download a VR app from the app store and insert a smartphone into the headset.

There are a lot of VR experiences available on the app store from games to movies. An eighth grader, Ellia Ho, tried the Google Expeditions App on her Google Cardboard. Ho describes her experience saying, “It’s like traveling the world, but in your own room.”

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Virtual Reality has become more accessible to the general public.

“There’s a bunch of different places to visit…. It’s a great option for people who miss traveling during quarantine” Virtual reality is an amazing

technology with great potential. One future application of VR is using it as professional training to simulate a work environment. Still, there is much to explore with VR even today

as a source of entertainment and education.

• Shopping — Soon you will be able to shop, going through a story and seeing the items you want to buy. It is already a reality in China.

• Travel — In these trying times with social distancing, some may want to pick a destination and find an application that will virtually take you to your favored destination. Imagine a stroll through Paris or a walk on the beach in Maui, Hawaii. Virtual reality is the next best thing to being there in person.

• Education — Virtual reality may be a good way to capture and keep a student’s attention.

There are organizations that offer applications for education. Google Expeditions has a lot to offer with it’s virtual field trips.

• Design — 3D designs are possible with virtual reality. You can sculpt a car, build a house or design a tool in virtual reality and even share it with others.

• Gaming — There are quite a variety of game applications from different companies. There are a variety of interesting games. SL

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BY CHRIS BONANNO Ever wanted to have your name on Mars?

You now have the chance to do just that thanks to a program NASA has offered whereby people can make that happen simply by registering their names for free at mars.nasa.gov/ participate/send-your-name/future.

Those who register are also asked for their countries, postal code and e-mails.

NASA previously offered the opportunity to have names with its Mars 2020 mission and Perseverance rover, which the organization says will carry 10.9 million names with it.

With that window closed, the new sign-up period will give those who register the chance to have their name on board a mission to Mars sometime in the mid-2020s, NASA says. There is no close date to the registration period as of yet.

Those who register can pick up a boarding pass and check their “frequent flyer miles.”

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Senior Living Children cheer up seniors with words of inspiration

BY CHRIS BONANNO Area youths and sponsors helped raise the spirits of residents and staff at assisted living facilities.

Images and inspirational slogans were painted on windows of residences at Autumn House, Discovery Village and the Life Care Center in Melbourne. Volunteers visited Zon Beachside in Indian Harbour Beach, Victoria Landing in Melbourne, Palm Cottages in Rockledge and Viera Del Mar. “There were a bunch of flowers, stars, ladybugs, bumble bees and slogans such as ‘heroes work here,’ ” said Alonso Anderson.

The effort was organized by Alonso and Kara Anderson of Simplifying Senior Living and Rachel McLain from the Law Office of Amy B. Van Fossen in Melbourne.

Participants included Alonso Anderson, Rachel, Devin and Alyssa McLain, Abby Sanchez, Jada and Ely DeMendonca, Devon, Kayla and Kira Legrear and Maggie Harden. SL

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Devon Legrear, Kayla Legrear, Kira Legrear, Maggie Harden, Alyssa McLain and Abby Sanchez stand by a window that they painted recently.

Creative entertainment provides distractions for sequestered lifestyle

BY BRENDA EGGERT BRADER Remaining safely segregated, the residents of senior living facilities in Brevard County are at the focus of special entertainment. Since senior living facilities are still on lockdown due to the COVID-19, the facilities’ administrations and their staff are motivated to keep their residents happy.

“My biggest philosophy is everybody is so worried about the physical wellbeing of residents, but no one is talking about the residents,” said Eric Hardoon, executive director of Chateau Madeleine in Melbourne.

“What we have done is taken the staff with not a lot of work due to lockdown and increased the activities department to keep our residents sane with smaller groups going to outside activities. Our residents have been birdwatching, we have 15,000 fish stocked in our lake, so they fish, feed turtles and share stories on the pavilion at the lake.

“We try something through the course of the week to keep them excited,” Hardoon said.

Sharing proper distancing, Hardoon said the residents were treated to a fireworks display on July 3. They visit and walk alongside relatives seen through the glass windows at the large pavilion on campus.

“We want to keep them motivated and happy and to get them to not focus on what is (wrong) in the world,” Hardoon said. “Sometimes depression can actually be more deadly than the actual virus itself.”

Other facilities also have special programs in place.

“We haven’t lifted any restrictions and the residents are still on their assigned floors,” said Glenda Mazza, director of health services at Buena Vida Estates in West Melbourne. “They are active with crafts and music and have face time with their families through a tablet or Zoom.

They are fine but are ready to get out.

But they have been very understanding about socializing with those on their floor through social distancing.”

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“They can get outside as we have a

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masked and sanitize everything several times a day.

“This is the system until the virus (COVID-19) is more under control and the governor (Gov. Ron DeSantis) changes restrictions.” SL

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Suntree woman passionate about WW II veterans registry

If you are a World War II veteran, are the family of one, or even acquainted with one and you know Barbara Keith, you likely have heard of the World War II Memorial registry.

That’s because Keith is a passionate advocate for getting the veterans registered so that they are honored and never forgotten.

I have known Keith for about a decade and have heard her pitch to get veterans honored for their service by remembering the sacrifices they made to keep the nation free.

It seemed that each time I would write about or even mention a World War II veteran in a story, I would get a call from Keith wanting to contact the veteran to get him or her registered.

The World War II registry is a listing of Americans who contributed to the war effort in uniform and on the home front. Names in the registry are forever linked to the memorial’s bronze and granite representations of their sacrifice and achievement. The listing can include a short narrative about the veteran’s service.

Registration is free. There is a fee to submit a photo.

Keith was known to the troops in Vietnam during the war as “Bobbie The Weather Girl,” who presented the weather in a fun and entertaining way.

Today, retired and living in Suntree, Keith makes it a point to tell everyone about the registry. It all started after she volunteered during the opening of the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. and learned about the registry. She immediately registered her father, John D. Marcus Keith, a graduate of The Citadel who served as an artillery officer at Omaha Beach and the Battle of the Bulge. She then registered her mother, Ruth Lovejoy Hathaway Keith, in the U.S. Navy Memorial.

“This is forever,” she said. “These people are honored forever for what they did to keep us free.”

Keith has spoken to groups about the registry and said she is willing to help anyone get registered.

She said she has heard from people who tell her that their father or relative who served in World War II were already deceased. A loved one can be honored even though they have died.

“It breaks my heart that people don’t know that the opportunity exists to honor them in that way,” she said.

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Forever A Hero team honors veterans in hospice care

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Hero team conducts a formal pinning ceremony to recognize its veteran patients. The veteran is presented with a military-folded American flag, a personalized certificate and an American flag pin.

The Forever A Hero team — a chaplain, a social worker, a musician and sometimes one or two other volunteers — falls under the auspices of the We Honor Veterans program.

It celebrates veterans at the end of life and offers an opportunity to share part of their life story and guides them toward a more peaceful ending. Family and friends are invited to attend the ceremony.

Chaplain John Tetreault, an ordained minister, has been a hospice chaplain for the past eight years and recently retired from the U. S. Army

National Guard. He said his mission as an Army chaplain is “to protect the religious rights of the patient, to care for the living and the wounded, and to honor those who have died.”

At the pinning ceremonies, “Sometimes patients talk about some of the things they have carried since their wartime deployments — mostly about the loss of fallen comrades or innocence.

Sometimes, they talk about the way they were treated when they returned — heartbroken about being misunderstood and mistreated. Mostly, they reminisce about the people they served with and the chance to serve in something greater than themselves. I think that is something we are all looking for — to be part of something greater, something with purpose,” Tetreault said.

“Having a sense of meaning and

purpose becomes more important at the end of life,” said Susan Miller, an Air Force veteran who is the volunteer coordinator for Hospice of Health First.

She currently oversees the We Honor Veterans program.

“Overseeing this program is a nice way for me to stay connected to our veterans and feel like I’m still part of the military community. I enjoy attending the pinning ceremonies as often as I can,’’ Miller added.

We Honor Veterans is a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Coastie devotes thousands of volunteer hours teaching water safety

BY MARIA SONNENBERG What do you do after 42 years in the Coast Guard Reserve, including eight in active duty, plus 32 years in field service management with Xerox?

If you are Dan McIntyre, you embark on an energetic mission to teach boating safety.

Boating magazine’s Educator of the Year, McIntyre has undoubtedly saved many lives by teaching kids how to remain safe in the water. The Atlanta native, and Viera resident since 2005, joined the Central Brevard Flotilla of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary in 2008.

“The Auxiliary is the uniform civilian branch of the U.S. Coast Guard,” McIntyre said.

Educating the public on recreational boating safety is an important part of the Auxiliary.

“We do this through formal training classes, distribution of safety materials and assisting the active duty Coast Guard with safety patrols, especially during boat races,” McIntyre said.

Appalled by the increasing number of childhood drowning fatalities in Florida each year, McIntyre opted to be part of the solution, researching the issue before adapting a syllabus shared by Auxiliary Flotilla 14-1. To help develop more responsible boating adults, McIntyre decided to instill basic water safety concepts in 9 year olds. In 2015, he partnered with Brevard Public Schools for “Boat ‘n Kids,” a program

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Viera resident Dan McIntyre spent 42 years in the Coast Guard Reserve.

for third graders.

Between the program’s launch in 2015 and 2018, McIntyre devoted more than 2,300 volunteer hours delivering the water safety message to classes at 31 Brevard County schools, resulting in approximately 2,000 young “graduates.”

“The focus is on swimming safety, boating safety and protecting the marine environment by stopping pollution,” he said.

The classes have been so successful that the Coast Guard Auxiliary District 7

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Dan McIntyre has been named Boating magazine’s Educator of the Year. named it a primary initiative. McIntyre has also outdone his own efforts as he plans for another set of classes, this one more complex and taught by two or more instructors. He has also embarked on plans to export the class beyond the Space Coast into other sections of District 7, which includes the rest of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Puerto

Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Children are not the only beneficiaries of McIntyre’s teaching.

He also delivers a full schedule of “About Boating Safely” classes for adults and youths. These classes have been instrumental in reducing boating accidents and are required for younger boaters. SL

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BY MARIA SONNENBERG It is difficult for civilians to grasp the enormity of the sacrifice of patriots such as Carl Miller.

In February 1969, Miller was a 20-year-old Marine trying to make it through his first year in Vietnam. During foxhole watch duty while two fellow soldiers got some sleep, a Viet Cong grenade killed Miller’s two buddies and left him in pieces.

“It threw me right up in the air and severed my left arm,” said the Indialantic resident and now substitute teacher.

That wasn’t all, either. As he lay on the ground, a Viet Cong soldier sprayed him with bullets, hitting Miller on the legs and hips and left him for dead.

“My only thought was to stay alive,” Miller said.

After a quick-thinking medic bundled Miller and his arm together, the young soldier was shipped to Philadelphia Naval Hospital, where he was to spend a year of his life, including his 21st birthday, in a full body cast from the tip of his toes to the top of his head. Miraculously, doctors were able to save his arm, minus three inches of it, after three surgeries.

As commander of Chapter 453 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Miller will now pay tribute to other soldiers who, like him, were awarded the Purple Heart, presented to Armed Forces members wounded or killed in action.

An annual event for the Space Coast Chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Purple Heart Day celebrates the courage and bravery of 10 local Purple Heart recipients. In the past, the event drew hundreds of people, but not this year.

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Honored this year will be Marine Corps Corporal Cpl. Theodore A. Bowling, who was killed in action in Iraq, and wounded-in-action Vietnam veterans Charlie Brown, Don Clovis, Robert Faulkender, Richard Hanesworth, Patrick Keane, Francisco Odzimosky, David Rowland and Skip Taylor. Olin Faulkenberry, who was wounded in action in both the Vietnam and Korean wars, rounds out the 10 honorees.

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New officers sworn in at Brevard Veterans Memorial Center SPECIAL TO SENIOR LIFE Dean Schaaf was sworn in as the new president of the Brevard Veterans Memorial Center and Donn Weaver as chairman of the Brevard Veterans Council.

During the ceremony July 8, Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey, assisted by County Commissioner Bryan Lober, administered the oath of office for Schaaf, Weaver and 21 other officers of the center and the council.

Among the others sworn in were Bill Muckler as secretary and Ted Schmid as treasurer.

The council, which is a coalition of dozens of veterans organizations, represents an estimated 72,000 veterans who live in Brevard County.

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The Roy Roberts House in Orsino was relocated to Mims after NASA purchased the town.

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Peck Harris, a well-driller, and his hound lived in Orsino around 1940.

Small town dreams fade on land now occupied by space center

BY MARIA SONNENBERG

At one time, you could have purchased stock in the Orsino Telephone, Telegraph & Power Company. What, you didn’t hear of that opportunity?

Well, you didn’t miss much, because not only was the timing (1925) not right, but Orsino ended up engulfed by NASA’s land rush to provide a buffer between the rockets at the Kennedy Space Center and the rest of the Space Coast.

Once located midway on Merritt Island on State Road 3, Orsino was named after its first postmaster, Orsino

Smith, who might have been named after Duke Orsino, the powerful nobleman in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.”

The big name in little Orsino was Howe, the family who dreamt that their town would become a modern city with all the conveniences, including electricity, telephone and telegraph.

Walter H. Howe was the president of the aforementioned — and ill-fated — Orsino, Telephone Telegraph & Power Company.

In its heyday, Orsino had, beyond its own post office, the Orsino Public School, the Indian River Garage service station and even a grocery store where Roy and Edna Roberts sold general merchandise, when they weren’t out farming the land, like most of Orsino’s residents. Beyond the farmers and

fruit growers, a smattering of other professions were listed in the 19261927 town directory, including laborers, a carpenter, a railroad switchman, an engineer, a salesman and even a lawyer.

When the government purchased the land, some residents just packed up and left their homes. Others, in the spirit of Brevard County’s earlier pioneers such as the Sams family, who in 1878 moved their cabin from its original Eau Gallie location to its current site on Merritt Island, took lock, stock and barrel when they had to leave town. Several homes from Orsino, such as the Roy Roberts House, were relocated to Mims, only to later fall prey to time and disrepair.

Although never much more than hamlets, places such as Orsino are nevertheless intriguing looks into a very different Brevard long ago.

North Brevard historian Roz Foster first discovered Orsino in an unlikely location: a cemetery. While helping to restore historic LaGrange Cemetery in 1996, Foster began researching the names of the folks interred there.

“I would scroll through microfilm of the old newspapers dating back to 1880 and, as I looked for names of the deceased, I would also come across articles about these little towns and started collecting them,” said Foster, who included Orsino in her Lost Communities of North Merritt Island series for the Journal of the Brevard County Historical Commission.

Orsino is history, but not totally forgotten. Its name remains at the Orsino Baptist Church, which stands not far from the site of the old town. SL

Growing your own could be remedy to shopping for herbs

BY HENRY A. STEPHENS The risk of catching the coronavirus in public, and the hassle of wearing masks and keeping social distance to avoid it, has prompted some gourmet grocery shoppers to stay home — and grow their own flavors.

Master gardeners with the Brevard County Agricultural Extension Office say more people are expressing interest in growing their own herbs at home for the most convenience and freshest flavors possible.

Cindy Yancy, a volunteer studying to be a master gardener, said she’s growing rosemary, fennel and basil at home in her garden.

“A lot of people like pots,” she said, while she prefers to go straight into the soil.

Rather than just plant seeds in the ground, however, Yancy gives them a head start by germinating them on wet paper towels. That starts the roots growing before the seeds are planted.

The summer is typically too hot to start herbs outside, she said. Yancy prefers fall, winter and spring.

But starting in August isn’t impossible, said Victoria Woods, a horticulturist with Rockledge Gardens.

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Many people are growing their own herbs at home.

“This late in the season, you’ll probably want a plant in a 4-inch pot to get you going,” she said.

Those who prefer pots to a garden can find young herbs in 4-inch or 6-inch diameter pots, she said. They can be kept outside or indoors, if provided access to sunlight.

If that’s not possible, a grower can plug in a “grow light,” she said, which

provides the ultraviolet rays that normally would come from the sun.

Young plants already can be snipped for leaves to enliven a meal, Woods said. But for a new plant, a grower might wish to hold off on the snipping for a week to a week and a half for the plant to establish itself at home.

“And then you don’t want to cut any more than a third of the plant at any one time,” she said.

And then there’s water. Woods said to avoid overwatering by waiting until the top inch of soil is dry before adding more water. Outside plants will need more frequent watering because of the sun’s evaporation.

Woods grows Mexican tarragon, thyme, rosemary, mint and basil at home.

And for basil, she plays a trick on Mother Nature. Basil is an annual plant, which dies after flowering and producing seeds. So Woods cuts off the flower head before it can mature.

“This way it will keep growing,” she said.

Prospective herb growers can learn about specific herb’s needs from the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. Go to gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ edibles/vegetables/herbs SL

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The Melbourne Hotel was built at the height of the Great Florida land boom in 1924 in the popular Mediterranean Revival Style. It was built by Elton Hall and a group of investors and opened on Sept. 24, 1924, which was also Hall’s 34th birthday. Several hundred guests attended the celebration. The hotel was located on the Dixie Highway, now U.S. 1, which ran from Montreal to Miami. It was the main route of traffic down the East Coast of Florida. The hotel contained 100 rooms, a restaurant, bar, office space and the local telegraph office. It was the premier hotel in Melbourne for 35 years.

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What was once the Melbourne Hotel is now referred to as The 1900 Building, a reference to its address of 1900 S. Harbor City Blvd. (U.S.1). The three-story building is now an office complex in the heart of the city. It houses different businesses.

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Kill nothing but time on trips to the outdoors When I was a child, my dad took us fishing one evening. I never caught anything and joined him sleeping in the car while my sister and cousin fished at the lake.

They caught some fish, which later they released in the pool — yes, in my aunt’s chlorinated pool — to try to catch again. Needless to say, the two of them were not successful and all the fish died.

That was the only time and my only fishing experience growing up.

When my daughter was younger, a couple of times I took her to the Hook Kids on Fishing program organized by Anglers for Conservation. She showed some interest in learning about it — techniques, hooks, lure and casting. But, that was it. She never caught anything either. I think the skill runs in the family.

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Besides not being cut out for it, would that be the type of activity that I would enjoy? After reading about hunting season in Florida, which starts this month, that got me thinking.

I never hunted and do not understand how the activity can be considered a sport. Killing is not a sport in my view.

It is hard for me to understand the fun in shooting at defenseless animals,

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especially when it is not out of necessity or for survival.

Words surrounding the activity, like game (who’s playing?), which “Britannica” defines as “the flesh of any wild animal or bird,” and harvesting and crop (they are living sentient beings, not a bushel of corn!), serve to probably make the activity easier by objectifying animals to feel that it is OK to take their life.

“Hunting has a devastating effect on animal populations — and the impact could worsen as development spreads in the future, according to research done in developing countries.

Researchers found that hunting on average leads to an 83 percent reduction in mammal populations within 25 miles of hunter access points such as roads and towns. The findings, published in the journal Science, come as researchers in the developing world expect hunters to gain access to new areas. According to Time magazine, this will be true thanks to millions of miles of roads expected to open in the coming decades. In the study, researchers call for expanded legal protection for animal habitats and increased law enforcement focus on illegal hunting.’’

Overhunting and overfishing, right behind habitat loss, are some of the main reasons species are going extinct.

According to the WVCA, season and bag limits are set at either the state or federal level to “provide balance between the biological needs of the resource and the public desire to use the resource.” So, how can anyone tell if those activities are being overdone or not?

According to The Scientist,

“Government agencies tasked with the guardianship of natural resources often claim to use scientific data in their policy decisions, such as determining how many game animals may be killed in a season, said biologist Kyle Artelle of the Raincoast Conservation Foundation.”

However, the article “Science Behind Hunting Quotas Unavailable” said the study reveals that, from the 11 criteria selected by the authors of the study, which included “measurable objectives, an estimation of the number of killed animals, techniques for determining hunting quotas, and information about any form of independent review, […] a little more than 10 percent (of 667 management programs analyzed) contained eight or more of the criteria, while most (60 percent) had fewer than five.”

Based on that, could one be confident that the way to determine bag limits and quotas is solid? Also, how are bag limits and quotas enforced?

Well, this will be another fall season with no hunting for me. My idea of fun follows the Baltimore Grotto’s motto: “Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time.’’

Learning about different species and finding out curious and peculiar facts about them helps me understand and appreciate what they are as well as their importance for the ecosystem.

In that process, soon we realize that every species has a role to play in this world and other species have as much right to be on this planet as we do. SL Email Marcia Booth at Marcia@ RecycleBrevard.org.

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‘In the Summertime’ — Mungo Jerry C’mon, admit it. The cheerful, shuffling Top 5 single of “In the Summertime” brought a smile to your face and got your fingers drumming back in the summer of 1970. Mungo Jerry’s irresistible anthem to good times resonates to this day. But let’s examine the lyrics a bit more carefully — and critically — than we did 50 years ago.

“In the Summertime” was created by the British band’s lead singer and guitarist, Ray Dorset, who composed the song in 1968 while working for Timex. Dorset, who came from a musical family, admits that the nowiconic melody “just popped into his head” at work one afternoon, and that he scribbled the words in just 10 minutes the next day. “It’s got no chorus,” he admitted on songfacts. com. “All it’s got is a melody that goes over and over again, with a set of lyrics that conjure up a celebration of life, especially if you’re a young person — it’s a great day, you’ve managed to get a car — preferably with the top off — you’re cruising around, and, if you’re a guy, you’re picking up girls.”

Dorset’s band was first known as Memphis Leather, then as the Good

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Earth before landing a record contract and changing the group’s name to Mungo Jerry — from the character Mungojerrie from T. S. Eliot’s book “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats” (later the basis for the Broadway musical Cats).

Dorset’s ditty — No. 1 in England, No. 3 in the United States — was inspired lyrically by America’s vacuous beach party flicks of the 1960s. “That was the teenage dream.

What more can you want?” he asks

It’s not too difficult to be kind to everyone We all have differences, dreams, concerns and interests. This variety presents a challenge for us every day.

Recognize the beauty of diversity like a God-given mosaic (a collection of colorful stones, tiles, glass, metals and jewels) to enhance our lives.

“We don’t have to agree on anything to be kind to one another.”

During our long lives, we have navigated the joys and pain of the moment. We learned about love, hate, friends, neighbors and enemies. We experienced it. As a boy, I heard the name calling, slurs and inhumane comments. In 1940, my father moved our family out of an ethnic GermanPolish area of Milwaukee, Wisconsin to a suburban area called White Manor. It was a long bike ride to my grandparent’s farm.

As a “dumb kid,” I attended Pulaski High School. There were no black students there, none at the state teachers college I attended and none when I taught high school in Northern Wisconsin. Next, I spent 20 years at the University of Wisconsin. We had students of every color and ethnicity from 72 different countries. We had race riots, demonstrations for endless causes and Vietnam War protests. I dealt with Equal Rights and Women’s Rights. I marched in Washington D.C. When I moved to Orlando in 1984, I went to a Rotary meeting. When they saw my name badge, I was told “We

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It was no joke. I became a member.

We got along. We worked together.

Now, there are Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries. Local clubs joined the world clubs with a theme: “Rotary Connects the World.” Rotary with its diversity focuses on inclusion and service to all people of the world.

As seniors, we have experienced many discrimination challenges at work, at school, in the military and in our communities. We have looked for ways to include, enhance and make life better for all people. We recognize our strengths and weaknesses. Sen. Bill Nelson in his last campaign commented: “We are all in this together!”

May my daily prayer be yours: “Lord, let us heal our divisions. Bring all of God’s children together in peace and harmony in all the world.” SL Ed Baranowski is an award-winning writer, artist, speaker and seminar leader. He lives in Melbourne and can be contacted at fast75sr@gmail.com

with a grin.

In his recording, Dorset sang and played guitars (acoustic and electric), as well as a shaker instrument called the cabasa. A trio of musical pals provided backup via banjo, string bass and piano. No drums were used that day, although Dorset can be heard stomping his foot to the rhythm, a concept adopted from bluesman John Lee Hooker, who often used his foot in lieu of a percussion instrument.

At two minutes into the tune, we

hear the roar of a speeding auto (the recording engineer’s sports car), which punctuates the lyric line We’ll all go into town. The song then, in a surprise move, restarts from the beginning and fades out after another minute-and-a-half.

Now let’s consider some of those other lyrics: • The disc was criticized about Have a drink, have a drive, which obviously approves of getting behind the wheel after consuming alcohol.

• Do a ton or a ton and twenty-five are English terms for driving 100 — or 125 — miles an hour.

• You can make it, make it good in a lay-by promises romance in a highway turnout.

• Finally, women must have blanched upon hearing the lines If her daddy’s rich, take her out for a meal, If her daddy’s poor, just do what you feel.

Ouch!

Nevertheless, Dorset’s creation remains a catchy paean to innocence that conjures memories made under a seductive summertime sun. SL

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Historic U.S. 17 offers many interesting stops This month, you will be introduced to a diversified, interesting and educational group of stops on historic U.S. 17 in North Central Florida. These stops have something for everyone.

Take Interstate 95 north to exit 265 and then State Road 44 West to the city of DeLand. Start your visit to DeLand by exploring the outstanding campus of Stetson University on Woodland Avenue. DeLand Hall, which houses the office of the president and the offices of other administrators, was constructed in 1884 and is the oldest building in Florida in continuous use for higher education. The university is named after the noted hat maker John B. Stetson.

Stetson University provides information sessions and campus tours at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday through Friday and at 9 a.m. Saturday during the academic year.

For more information, call 800-6880101.

The Henry DeLand House Museum is a wonderful museum full of memorabilia, period furnishings, collections and photos of the city in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is at 137 West Michigan Ave. Call 386740-6813. It is open Tuesday through Saturday. It offers guided tours for a modest admission charge.

Following your visit to DeLand, drive north on U.S. 17 a short distance to the De Leon Springs State Park. The Visitor Center exhibits feature the park’s 6,000-year history.

Starting with the Native American mound builders, through the 1960s attractions era and the waterskiing elephant. A touch table with bones and shells, DVDs on the spring and river,

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park photo albums, rocking chairs and children’s area. There’s something for everyone. You can ride the Fountain of Youth Echo History Tour Boat and let Captain Frank fill you in on the history, flora and fauna of the area. Tour boat excursions are available every day at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. except on Sunday. Call Captain Frank at 386-837-5537.

The Old Spanish Sugar Mill and Grill is located inside the De Leon Springs State Park Recreation Area.

Their tables are equipped with a griddle and the restaurant brings you pitchers of homemade pancake batters and you pour them on the griddle. You flip them over right at the table when done. You can order blueberries, bananas, peanut butter, pecans, chocolate chips, apples or applesauce to create whatever sort of pancakes you choose. The mill restaurant also has a full breakfast and lunch menu. It is open seven days. Call 386-985-5644.

Your next stop on U.S. 17 North as it crosses State Road 40 is Barberville.

Here you will visit the Pioneer Settlement for the Creative Arts.

The site has evolved into an outstanding village of 17 historic

A kayaker paddles along calm waters at Spring Park. structures. The centerpiece of the campus is the original Central High School of Barberville (c. 1919), a National Register Places site. Other historical buildings and artifacts that would otherwise have been destroyed have been relocated to the grounds.

Others are reproductions of 1900-era buildings, which house particular collections. The settlement maintains a growing historical collection of more than 10,000 objects and features two exhibition and educational venues, six annual festivals, daily tours and frequent programs and workshops.

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Continue on your scenic trip on U.S. 17 North passing farm country and the small communities of Pierson and Seville. When you arrive in Crescent City on delightful Crescent Lake, visit the historic Sprague House Bed & Breakfast Inn. The inn is a magnificent steamboat gothic bed and breakfast inn built in 1892 and is footsteps from Crescent Lake. You may want to stay overnight. The inn also has a restaurant called Waters Edge. Call 386-698-2707.

Sprague House Bed & Breakfast Inn is located at 125 Central Ave. in Crescent City. For information, call 38- 6982622.

Continue on U.S. 17 North and travel through the small and interesting communities of Lake Como, Pomona Park and Satsuma — all farm country.

Ferns are the big crop in this area. Stop at a local stand that sells ferns, plants, veggies and view the many varieties.

Arriving in Palatka on the St. Johns River, your first stop should be the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce at 1100 Reid St. on the corner of 11th Street. Call 386-328-1503. Tour its new visitors center. I would suggest visiting the century-old home of Judge Isaac Bronson at 100 Madison St. Open during weekdays and weekends. I suggest calling ahead. For information, call 386-329-0140. There is no charge.

Palatka showcases more than 31 painted murals across historic buildings.

Don’t miss the Palatka South and North Historic Area that encompasses 12 blocks.

Off U.S. 17 (Reid Street), the historic area fronts the St. Johns River and River Street. All the buildings in this area were built in the 1800s and early 1900s. The city also hosts the annual Florida Azalea Festival and is near the well-known Log Cabin Winery, south of Palatka.

Your next stop should be Palatka’s Ravine Gardens State Park. Here you will learn that thousands of years ago this ravine was created by swift water flowing from the sandy ridges on the shore of the St. Johns River. Today, this 60-acre park is a combination of formal and natural gardens. You can walk around the trail on the top of the ravine

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Personal force field would solve social distancing issue

This new lifestyle they call “social distancing” isn’t really new at all.

In the 1960s there was a show called “Star Trek” where they used force fields to keep unwanted ships away. I could have used a force field in church last year when I was at a service and there were thousands of people there, but the one guy who was sick and had a nonstop cough decided to sit, guess where?

Yep, right behind me. I could have used a force field then.

Ever wish you had a force field around you in the grocery store? Not just for the coughers or sneezers but for so many whose internal collision avoidance senses aren’t working and they walk right at you despite the

extra-wide aisles.

Same thing at the theme parks.

How many times are you walking so far to the right of the walkways and here comes someone who decides to walk diagonal and is headed straight for you? You almost have to dive out of the way.

Sometimes I want to say “Hey Buddy, in America we walk on the right side of the road.”

If I just had a belt clip force field, I’d flip that baby on and watch him bounce away.

There’s 30,535,560 square feet of land at the Magic Kingdom, but this guy has got to have my one foot square of land at that exact moment.

Force field on then, watch the fun.

Now that’s social distancing.

Funny thing is...

Sammy Haddad What about when you’re in a theater watching the most dramatic part of the movie and the people behind you decide to talk about wallpaper? Force field on and let’s add a silencer. Social distancing.

And what about when you go to the beach. There’s hundreds of miles of empty sand. So, how come

someone always has to park in so close and then light up and blow smoke your way, or even worse turn on a boombox with dirty rap playing.

Time for some more force field social distancing. Of course, since they haven’t invented the force field yet, you could always fake a sneeze and watch them run.

So, if you’re tired of people invading your personal space, you’re probably liking this social distancing, and hopefully someday soon somebody will invent a personal force field app. Then we can truly say “May the force be with you!” SL

Hurricanes a threat to both residents, Indian River Lagoon

Hurricanes are a problem in Brevard County, destroying houses, uprooting trees, causing flooding and even killing people.

There are numerous guides to tell us how to prepare for and react to hurricanes. One of the best is the National Weather Service site (weather.gov/hurricane). There, the latest forecasts can be found, as well as a series of planning tools, including: Determine Your Risk, Evacuation Plan, Disaster Supplies, Insurance Checkup, Strengthen Your Home, Help Your Neighbor, and Complete Your Plan.

So, prepare and stay safe!

It’s not just people that are affected by hurricanes. The Indian River Lagoon also can be severely impacted, due both to the winds and the accompanying rain.

While the strong winds can damage trees and other vegetation along the shores, it can help or hurt the IRL water quality depending on its direction.

Winds from the north can help move resting water south and out the Sebastian Inlet, while winds from the south can push organic matter and pollution up into the northern part of the lagoon. This leads to algal blooms.

Additionally, sustained winds from either direction can lead to waves and turbulence that uproots seagrasses.

The huge amounts of rain also create problems. It washes all the fertilizer, pet feces, silt, organic matter and other material that has accumulated on land right into the lagoon.

Flooding can force overflows of sewage and the failure of septic systems adds more nutrients and bacteria to the water. And, because it is fresh water, the rain actually can reduce the salinity of the lagoon.

This endangers or kills various fauna and flora.

Hurricane season runs from June to November, with September being

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New state dementia director to aid Alzheimer’s fight

BY GEORGE WHITE The ongoing efforts to support those with Alzheimer’s — and their often exhausted caregivers — have a new ally with the creation of a dementia director position within the Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA).

The new position, which was created when Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 835, will serve to coordinate efforts between the governor’s office and state agencies in the effective implementation of programs and services related to Alzheimer’s.

The legislation, which was written and proposed by the Alzheimer’s Association, spells out that the state’s Secretary of Elderly Affairs will appoint the new director and authorizes the director to call upon certain agencies for assistance.

The yet-to-be-named dementia

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Dementia is a disease that affects the majority of seniors.

director will assist the Alzheimer’s Disease Advisory Committee and the DOEA in updating the state

Alzheimer’s plan. The director also will promote statewide awareness for the disease since an estimated 580,000 Floridians are battling Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

Locally, the nonprofit Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation has facilities in Melbourne, Titusville and Micco, which provided 156,712 hours of adult day care.

Last year, the foundation had an annual operating budget of $2.5 million, more than 65 employees and provided 57,000 senior meals, transported seniors 156,000 miles and provided 13,885 hours of inhome respite.

“The problem with dementia in Florida is that it is not going to get better — it’s going to get worse.

Seniors come down here to retire and our senior population is huge.

Unfortunately, dementia is a disease that affects the majority of seniors.

To have something like this (new dementia director) in place, there may be other programs and services that can help. It’s definitely needed and a good thing,’’ said Russell Sell, the director of operations for the Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation.

HB 835 passed unanimously in both the House and the Senate and its provisions took effect July 1. It was co-sponsored in the House by Democratic Rep. Matt Willhite of Wellington and Republican Rep. Scott Plakon of Longwood. It was pushed by Sen. Kelli Stargel and Sen. Audrey Gibson.

The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

For more information, go to brevardalz.org and alz.org. SL

Health officials emphasize the importance of vaccination

BY GEORGE WHITE The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recognizes National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) as an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages.

“The best way to protect yourself and your family against vaccine preventable diseases is by immunization through vaccination,’’ said Anita Stremmel, the assistant director for the Florida Department of Health in Brevard County’s (DOHBrevard County) health department.

“If we continue to vaccinate against diseases, those diseases may be eradicated. Considering the current pandemic, immunizations are more important than ever before. We know that people are more likely to get COVID-19 if they have underlying conditions.’’

Stremmel encourages parents to have their children immunized as the new school year quickly approaches.

Students entering college also are encouraged to make sure their

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and view the extensive gardens.

A great time to view the Ravine Gardens is during the peak flowering period, the azalea season, from late January to April. They also transformed the ravine into a formal garden with an extensive trail system. Ravine Gardens State Park is at 1600 Twigg St., Palatka.

Call 386-329-3721. It is open yearround.

The last stop on our U.S. 17 tour is Green Cove Springs on the St. Johns River. Many folks call the city “The

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immunizations are up to date.

Local county health departments statewide provide free immunization services for eligible children who are entering school for the first time and for those who are returning to class in the upcoming school year.

The county facility has noticed a substantial drop in the number of immunizations provided to children prior to the start of the school year as compared to previous years, according to DOH-Brevard Health officer Maria Stahl.

“Now, more than ever, parents should ensure that their children receive all their vaccinations according to the recommended schedule,” Stahl said. “Vaccines help develop immunity to many serious infectious diseases by enabling the body to recognize and fight vaccinepreventable diseases.”

The following vaccines are required for children entering preschool and grades kindergarten through 12: diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), measles, mumps, rubella, polio, varicella (chickenpox) and hepatitis B. Saratoga of the South.” Start by visiting Spring Park, a beautiful compact park located along the St. Johns River. In the park, you can view the active natural spring that boils up from a large fissure that is more than 20 feet below the surface.

You can then take a walking tour of the nearby Green Cove Springs Historic District.

This is the Clay County Historic Triangle located on Walnut Street and State Road 16.

The district contains 78 historic buildings from the 19th and 20th

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The best way to protect yourself against certain diseases is through immunization.

DOH-Brevard offers immunizations from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Friday at the Viera, Melbourne and Titusville clinics on a walk-in basis. No appointments are necessary.

Go to ImmunizeFlorida.org to learn more about immunizations for children.

For information, go to brevard. floridahealth. SL

centuries. Here you can visit the 1875 County Courthouse, The Old Jail, The History Museum and The Old Train Depot. The museum features an old country kitchen with early tools, a wood cooking stove, and many kitchen and laundry utensils and implements.

There also is an Old Country Store that displays a grocer’s scale, antique cash registers and a very old wood store counter.

The Historical Railroad Room is filled with a collection of early railroad memorabilia. Outside, view an original red caboose, an authentic railroad

building, and a crossing gate with signals. Clay County Historical Museum is at 915 Walnut St. Call 904-284-9644.

This U.S. 17 highlights trip meets all my requisites. It is educational, inexpensive and has something worthwhile for the entire family and out-of-town guests.

Before you go to any of these destinations, please call ahead for any changes, safety updates and limited hours. Florida state parks are requiring facial covering; swimming at reduced capacity and social distancing is in effect. SL

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North Brevard SPCA fund provides pet care for families in economic crisis incomes also receive help for their pets.

Feral cats have not been forgotten. A Community Cat Redemption Fund is used for their spaying and neutering.

Although greater numbers of pets have been adopted during the coronavirus pandemic, many wait at

BY FLORA REIGADA When a Brevard County family falls into hard economic times, all suffer, even pets, who many consider to be family members.

But some find a rescuing angel at the SPCA of Brevard in Titusville through its Angel Fund and Community Pet Project. These efforts help low-income families keep pets, rather than endure the heartbreak of surrendering them to a shelter or see them go without care.

The funds are in addition to the low-cost veterinary care already provided by the SPCA Clinic.

The Angel Fund is privately funded and in need of donations.

“People donate pet food and we appreciate it,” said Susan Naylor, an SPCA media specialist. “But finances are harder to come by.”

Still, the SPCA helps whenever it can.

“A local family with three dogs — Dog, Bear and Rowdy — is currently experiencing homelessness. We keep the dogs up to date with vaccines and provide food for them,” Naylor said. “When

the SPCA to make an addition to a family. The pets can be viewed online or visited at the shelter.

The SPCA of Brevard is at 6035 Sisson Road in Titusville.

For information about pet assistance, donating or adoption, call 321-567-3415 or go to spcabrevard. com. SL

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Resource center celebrates anniversary SPECIAL TO SENIOR LIFE The Resource Center for Disability Solutions held a ribbon cutting and celebration of the 30th Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act. The virtual ribbon cutting was held July 23. It was followed by a drive-thru meet and greet at its office in Rockledge.

The event celebrated the 30th anniversary of ADA and the 45th year of RCDS serving people in Brevard and Indian River counties.

Space Coast Center for Independent Living rebranded itself last year and is now the Resource Center for Disability Solutions, which focuses on connecting people, highlighting resources and improving lives. SL

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“If I were writing a book, I would write about my 40 years of military service to the nation.”

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“It would be about my strangest dream. I can’t wait to wake up.”

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“My book would be about being quarantined during the coronavirus pandemic and how we canceled so many trips.”

time machine In August...

August 15, 1969

Woodstock begins in a field near Yasgur’s Farm in Bethel, New York. The three-day concert features 24 rock bands and draws a crowd of more than 300,000 young people. The event comes to symbolize the counter-culture movement of the 1960s.

August 9, 1974

Effective at noon, Richard M. Nixon resigns the presidency as a result of the Watergate scandal. The night before, Nixon announces his decision to the American people.

Facing possible impeachment by Congress, he becomes the only U.S. president ever to resign.

August 4, 1901

Jazz trumpet player Louis Armstrong (1901-1971) is born in New Orleans.

Known as Satchmo, he appears in many films and is best known for his renditions of “It’s a Wonderful World” and “Hello, Dolly.”

August 5, 1962

Film star Marilyn Monroe dies at age 36 from an overdose of sleeping pills. She makes 29 films during her career and symbolizes Hollywood glamour.

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One of the most catastrophic volcanic eruptions in recorded history occurs on the Indonesian island of Krakatoa. Explosions are heard 2,000 miles away.

Tidal waves 120 feet high kill 36,000 persons on nearby islands, while five cubic miles of earth is blasted into the air up to a height of 50 miles.

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