Local band changes name before hitting it big

Local band Mnemonic Wave Theory is in search of a new name while cutting a single entitled “In-Sense.” The band headlined recently at the Hard Rock Live in Orlando. From left: Jeff Allen, lead vocalist; Jon Mark, lead guitar; Bob DeLuca, percussion; Joe Rose, bass.

By: Scott Cook
Local band Mnemonic Wave Theory has learned one vital lesson before taking its show on the road - ALWAYS choose a band name that everyone can identify with. “There’s a lot of baggage with this name,” said lead vocalist Jeff Allen. “Most people can’t even pronounce our name. And they don’t know what ‘mnemonic’ means.”
Indeed.
According to the dictionary, ‘mnemonic’ is defined as “something intended to assist the memory, as a verse or formula.”
Maybe the name is difficult, but the band seems to have the right formula.
The Titusville garage band has been busy playing in Orlando, headlining at places like Hard Rock Live.
They also opened for Dee Snyder - formerly of Twisted Sister - at the Hard Rock Hotel.
Right now the band is busy in an Orlando studio mastering a single entitled “In-Sense.”
The sound is tasty clean, with staccato guitar riffs and a harmonic vocal chorus that makes the listener feel like he’s approaching Mach 2.
Mnemonic is also booking gigs in Gainesville, West Palm Beach and Tallahassee.
So what genre of music does Mnemonic fit into?
Don’t ask. You’ll get four different answers.
“But we’re definitely anti-new metal,” said lead guitarist Jon Mark.
With an all-original repertoire, Mnemonic is, admittedly, going through an identity crisis.
Right now they have a list of possible names on the wall of their practice studio. Some are winners, and some, well...
But they all agree on one thing - making it big.
“We just want to play well enough to make a living at it,” said Allen. “We want to be able to go on the road and not have to worry about other jobs.”
If their other songs are as professional and marketable as “In-Sense,” then this band will catch on no matter what name they choose.

Parrish Medical Center becomes leader in U.S.

The Parrish Medical Center on U.S. 1 in Titusville is now one of 12 U.S. hospitals participating in a national project to improve health care in American hospitals.
The center is part of the “Pebble Project of The Center for Health Design.” The project is so named because its purpose is to “create a ripple effect in the health-care community by providing researched and documented examples of projects that have created life-enhancing environments for patients, families and staff.”
George Mikitarian, PMC president and chief executive officer, said membership in the center’s project is “a significant moment in Brevard County health-care history. It puts us on the national map in terms of highlighting how our new hospital’s design improves patients’ well-being and recovery.”
The new, $80-million Parrish Medical Center received its first patients on November 10, 2002. The new hospital replaced a 36-year-old building.
The center’s design incorporates an abundance of natural light throughout the hospital, including a four-story glass atrium at the apex of the building.
Other key design elements that set PMC apart in terms of Pebble Project design priorities include indirect lighting in corridors for stretcher patient comfort; reduced thresholds for smooth transitions between doorways; water features; larger rooms; private bathrooms in each room; and interior design features using healing colors.
For more info, contact Natalie Sellers, communications/marketing specialist at 321-268-6333, ext. 2243.

The Mideast Comes to Titusville for a day

By: Scott Cook

Mideast program at St. Luke's Presbyterian Church

The crowd at St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church in Titusville got a good chuckle when world traveler Hennie Vanderveer, left, dressed up Sue Andress, middle, and Sam Lake in clothing she brought back from her excursion to the Mideast.

The St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church of Titusville hosted a morning filled with the “Kingdom of Saudi Arabia” on April 8 at the church.
Hennie Vanderveer, a native of the Netherlands but now a Canadian citizen, displayed artifacts from the Red Sea as well as other remnants of her travels throughout the Mideast.
Some of Vanderveer’s prized artifacts should be housed in a museum, like a piece of basalt carved into the Lion of Babylon she found in Iraq. She also has pieces of pottery from the ruins of ancient Babylon.
Vanderveer has traveled extensively throughout the world with her husband.
In the late 1970’s they visited Saudi Arabia, where they stayed at Jeddah, the hometown of Osama bin Laden.
Vanderveer actually got to meet bin Laden’s brother, Salem, who informed her that “his brother was dabbling in politics that troubled the family.”
Barbara McGillicuddy sang the theme song “Today Is Mine, Tomorrow May Not Come.”
The 50 persons attending the church event were rapt when Vanderveer spoke of her witnessing a beheading in Saudi Arabia and when she described how women were forced to wear heavy clothing in 100-plus-degree heat.
But Vanderveer said she never felt threatened in such an oppressive country. “I felt sorry for the women,” she said. “But I felt that God was always there. And (the experience) made my faith only that much stronger.”

Earth Day 2003 celebrated this Saturday in Titusville

Come celebrate Mother Earth with a variety of events scheduled at The Enchanted Forest Sanctuary at 444 Columbia Boulevard in Titusville on Saturday, April 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Featured are: • Gator Bill Robb and the Natives • Indian River Flute Circle • Gopher Tortoise Talk ‘n Walk • Avian Reconditioning Center • Children’s Activities Plus Surprise!!! • Story Telling • Folk Musicians • Florida Wildlife Hospital • Hikes and Guided Tours • Florida Native Plant Society • Environmental Exhibits and Boutiques • Lunch by Hot Stuff Catering
The Friends of the Enchanted Forest Inc. is a not-for-profit organization.
For more info, call Martha Pessaro at 452-1671, Sharon Bohlman at 267-0254 or Barbara Hoelscher at 268-5888.

Megan McKenna to help host “Girls Are Great”

Megan McKenna

Titusville 2003 Junior Miss Megan McKenna, 18-year-old daughter of Joe and Pattie McKenna, will be sharing her talents with the nine to 12-year-old girls who attend “Girls Are Great,” a celebration of growing up and understanding our changing bodies on June 7 at the Titusville BCC gym.
A 2003 senior at Astronaut High School, Megan will offer the guidelines “Be Your Best Self” to the pre-teens.
Also on hand will be nurse Shelley Beville speaking on puberty; a fashion show by Beth Rodamer; Encore Models with fashions by J.C. Penney; role model Dr. Melissa Williamson; teen peer model rap session parenting skills by Clairese Austin; and crafts by Lowes.
For info on pre-registration, call B.E.T.A. of Titusville, Inc. at 321- 264-0446. Cost is $3 per girl or $5 per family with accompanying adults free.
Same day registration starts at 8:30 a.m..

Experts Shower Advice

Expectant parents, moms, dads and adoptive parents will be offered top-of-the-line advice at the “World’s Greatest Baby Shower” coming to the Miracle City Mall in Titusville on Sat., May 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The free, annual event, sponsored by Jess Parrish Medical Foundation, will offer a variety of educational exhibits by over 40 organizations, agencies and businesses.
Internationally known children’s advocate Dr. W.J. (Will) Blechman will hold a seminar on infant and toddler brain development.
A seminar on water safety will be held by Mary Malone, who has nearly 25 years of swimming and safety experience.
Gayle Whitworth, a certified child passenger safety technician, will teach everyone how to install and properly utilize an infant car safety seat.
“Sign Language With Babies” will be conducted by Amy Gadapee, a speech language pathologist and sign language instructor.
Light refreshments and door prizes will also be offered.
For additional info, call Whitworth or Beth Shepard at 321-633-1702, ext. 25.

Garden Club observes ‘Tea Around the May Pole’

Dancers demonstrate May Pole dances.

Of all the charming customs of former days that have passed into social oblivion, the Titusville Garden Club misses most the annual observance of “A Maying.” What merriment and good cheer there is to be found in this simple, old-fashioned rite of Spring!
The garden club will hold “Tea Around the May Pole on May 3.
The Gretta Matheny Studio of Dance will demonstrate May Pole dances and will include audience participation. The history of “A Maying” will be presented by Queen Tea, Beth Nash. The Sisters of the Heart, a group of inspired artists, will make May Baskets to be given out to each tea table guest. All attendees will be encouraged to give flowers in May Baskets to their family, friends and neighbors.
Honored guests will be the mothers and their children from Christ Aid Ministry. Delicious tea food will be served by each tea table hostess while harpsichord music is played in the background. Tea attire is the appropriate dress.
Seating is limited and advance, paid reservations are required.
Call 267-3794 for more info.

Hospice Caregiving available in North Brevard

The Hospice of St. Francis has a new national training program designed to help friends or family members caring for someone in the last years of life.
Barbara Borman, registered nurse, was chosen as a trainer for this innovative program in our community through a nationwide application process.
The training will be offered to at least 50 caregivers in the Titusville area over the next six months and will reach more than 8,750 caregivers nationally.
The national program, “Caregiving at Life’s End,” is based on a national needs assessment of more than 900 family caregivers.
“The needs assessment validated our assumptions - that caregiving is tremendously challenging, yet many people find meaning in the caregiving experience.”
According to one of the co-directors of the grant, Kathy Egan, “This program, funded by the Administration on Aging as part of the National Family Caregiver Support Program, was designed to help local agencies support caregivers so they can find opportunities for meaning or gain in the experience.”
The free training will be offered first at the Titusville Senior’s Center in partnership with Hospice of St. Francis starting on Wednesday, June 4, either morning or evening classes, and continuing for six weeks.
For more info on the upcoming trainings, call Barbara Borman at 321-269-4578.

Fred Krupski

Chronology of an eight day moving nightmare

What you are about to read is not fabricated, embellished or is in any way exaggerated for dramatic affect. It is however a warning for anyone contemplating a move from house one, to house two, and the pitfalls of not hiring professionals to achieve a move without checking credentials, stability, honesty, and reputations of those hired. No names will be mentioned to protect the innocent.
The sorry saga began when though no fault of anyone the buyers of our former home at Fawn Lake were compelled to occupy the home earlier than we expected due to scheduling of the movers in North Carolina. Believing we had a few days to vacate the old. Instead we learned we had to be out the following morning. In the meantime the seller of our new digs at La Cita waited until the 11th hour to move out, possibly believing that something could go wrong with mortgage approvals.
That set the stage for Sue and me to check in at a local hotel, where we remained for five days living out of cardboard boxes and without the amenities we are accustomed to.
One of those is oversized bathtubs.
The one in the motel was probably made and installed for the mobile home market. It was so narrow that the first night I turned to retrieve the soap from the wall dish and knocked over all of our shampoo and other toiletries. Hearing the cacophony, Sue rushed in thinking I had a heart attack, fell down and killed myself.
Never happen. I still have several lives left after the 9 I've already used. The following morning, after looking at the menu in the drawer next to the never opened Gideon Bible we decided to have breakfast in the room. It announced that room service was provided beginning at 6:30 a.m.
Possible misprint. We called at 7:30 a.m. and when there was no answer we knew we would have to get our ham and eggs somewhere else.
After five days we decided to pack, check out and whatever the condition of the new place we would weather the storm and sleep in our own bed.
We made one stop at the Briar Patch Restaurant (I recommend because the owner makes over medium eggs just like my grandmother) and returned to our motel room to find we were locked out. We learned that the staff thought we had already checked out.
Hardly! Not with all our remaining earthly possessions left behind.
Now I will discuss our workmen.
The painting and removal of the horrid popcorn ceiling had been completed. We were ready to move our stuff in.
About our 'stuff’.
The truck they hired was too small to hold everything so it was loaded twice. The furnishings were delivered to the house and the second load of 175 boxes were stored in an area next to the newspaper office for several days until space was cleared for them in the new place. I think we moved around the same boxes four times before we knew what we had and where the contents were going.
Note: Commercial message. If anyone is interested in a beveled glass top dining room table with four chairs; a large breakfront and some other furnishings, they are for sale. Just call me and I'll show them to you at a time convenient for both of us.
End of advertisement.
Back to moving.
After the paint was applied we discovered the new paint on the ceiling was peeling off. The cause was insufficient ventilation in the attics (three) which required the A/C people to knock down walls, open new holes and install adequate ducts to allow fresh air to dry out the moisture between the ceiling and roof. That done and the installation of a new A/C unit did the trick.
Now I have to finish the ceiling myself. Why?
I'll tell you why.
While the paint was being slopped on, my next door neighbor stopped in and said that he had been trying to hire painters to do some work for him for months. They would make an appointment then never show up. He was frustrated, but had heard this was relatively common in this area.
I foolishly suggested he use my guys. The head honcho said they would start his job at 9 a.m. the following morning. This nice, elderly couple busted their butts moving furniture around that entire day in preparation for their new paint job. The following morning at 9 a.m. nobody showed up. They didn't arrive that day, or the next, or the next. Four days later they made an appearance and said they got "tied up."
Remember that they still had not completed the work that I had contracted them for.
At any rate, they knocked on my door. The prodigal's had returned, looking somewhat out of sorts, probably the result of four days of merriment and self abuse financed through the proceeds of the check we had given them.
Thoroughly disgusted, I told them to take a hike, never again to darken my door - and a few other choice comments. They appeared surprised that I was upset. I can only explain that they were either too hung over to understand or absurdly stupid. I'm resolved that if I ever, I mean 'ever,' see them around my home again I'm calling the cops and have them arrested on charges you will understand shortly.
In the meantime, my new neighbors were upset at me for being responsible for all the inconveniences I had caused them. After explaining that I was treated equally in terms of the times of certain appointment schedules, we patched up relations and all is well once again. In fact, he stopped by a couple days later and greeted me with a bottle of fine wine.
As a result of my dismissing the dependable workers, the job of finishing the remaining tasks remained for me to complete. Now I'm paying twice for some of the same things I contracted for.
One of most disconcerting things that happened during the move is that the crew chief of the workers hired a couple of other guys who I did not know. One of them (old or new workers) took a liking to my box of pain killers and decided to abscond with it, probably deciding he needed a "fix" or was in more pain than me. Or, for its resale value in the open market which would have netted him a handsome profit. Thankfully, getting a new prescription written by my understanding pain management physician was no problem.
At this point my wife and I truly believed the worst was over.
Nay. There was more to come.
On Saturday, during the ABWA golf tourney at Royal Oak, Sue decided to duck out for a few minutes and do a load of laundry. Pressing the ON switch on the new washing machine she found it would not start. NO lights. NO nothing.
What it was was NO current.
The A/C tech who did some vent work in the attic and needed juice above the laundry room had incorrectly connected some wires which came loose. Now in the interim I discovered that there were several problems with the electrical connections. For example- about half of the outlets did not work. There appeared to be intermittent shut downs. Checking the outlets and pressing the reset and test buttons, I found one in the garage that shocked me so badly my hair stood up and I looked like Woody Woodpecker.
Another clue of impending electrical problems was the switch to the bathroom fixture. There was a long delay until the neon light fixture went on after the switch was activated. Earlier in the day I flipped the switch on and nothing happened. But something did happen about 3 a.m.
I was awakened from a sound sleep when the lights suddenly illuminated the room. I thought I had bought the house from hell.
Then, about a day later, after having transferred all of the frozen food from a couple of Playboy containers to a small freezer in the garage, I discovered problems with that outlet. We had not yet moved any of the food into the new frig so when I opened the freezer two days later looking for something to eat, the odor sent me to my knees. Every thing was rotten and the floor was smeared with the drippings of the unknown rancid contents.
On Sunday we had had enough. I called an electrician I had recently met and it turned out to be my only intelligent decision. He arrived when he said he would and soon discovered the roots of the problems. Generally poor work by the previous electrical company and serious problems with the GFI, which I learned was the Ground Fault Interceptor and other problems which I do not yet fully understand. Much of it was of an undisclosed nature but involved an "intermittent" condition.
After the diagnoses the electrician called FP&L who arrived 10 minutes later. When Sue returned from a shopping trip to Orlando she found two trucks in the driveway and several of my neighbors in the backyard looking at the activity. She later said she became excited, and thought the house was burning down. It took four aspirins and a slug of Canadian Club to calm her nerves before she considered putting the For Sale sign back up.
When she approached me I had just finished putting a coat of stain on the frame of a mirror that was resting on a couple of lawn chairs. Since I had placed a new bird feeder nearby the day before I was also aggravated at the birds for showing their gratitude by defecating on the wet paint which forced me to wipe off the droppings and repaint.
Oh, one more thing.
Through the first five days of our ordeal while we were in this four star motel, we boarded out two cats at the vets on Garden Street. When we picked them up to take them to their new home they screamed all the way having felt we had abandoned them.
Adding to their trauma they were part of the madhouse for another five days.
Buttons The Cat spent a good part of the circus hiding in an upstairs closet.
Bill The Cat, 96 (in human years), did the only intelligent thing after the ordeal was over.
She climbed onto our bed, took one long look around - and threw up on the bedspread.

Business Bulletin Bob Socks

By BOB SOCKS

Port Canaveral News

Carnival Curise Lines announced that its brand new ship, the 110,000 Carnival Glory, will begin year-round Saturday departures from Port Canaveral in July of 2003. This will be the largest Carnival ’Fun Ship’ ever based at the Port.
Royal Caribbean International announcd that it would homeport its brand new mariner of The Seas year-round at Port Canaveral beginning mid-November 2003. The 142,000 ton Voyager class ship, the largest cruise ship afloat, will depart Sundays on 7-day itineraries alternating between the Eastern and Western Caribbean.
Holland American Line now sails its luxurious Zaandam from Port Canaveral during the winter season. She departs Saturdays on 7-day itineraries, alternating between the Eastern and Western Caribbean, including a stop at the curise line’s private island, Half Moon Cay.
Ocean Club Cruise announced that it will homeport the Mirage at Port Canaveral year-round offering 2-day cruises to the Bahamas and a 3-day cruise to the Bahamas and Key West. The inineraries begin in May 2003.
Norwegian Cruise Line adds Port Canaveral as both a port of call and embarkation point for their brand new Norwegian Dawn on an exciting Passengers will be able to embark at either New York City or Port Canaveral and enjoy a round trip 7-day cruise.

Titusville Business License Report-March 2003

Total number of licenses issued: 25
Breakdown as follows:
Home based-14; Bakery-1; Retail Sales-1; School-1; Special Events Vendor-1; Appliance Repair-1; Auto Repair-1; Manufacturing-1; Physical Therapist-1; Massage Therapist-1; Carpentry-1; Used Car Dealer-1

Real Estate Transactions

A commercial property sold at 7480 N. US1, Port St. John for $800,000.
A home at 3495 Maebert Road, Mims, sold for $300,000.
A home at 5380 Dixie Way, Mims, sold for $238,000.
Five lots at The Great Outdoors sold for $231,285.
A home at 1225 Redbird Court (Meadowridge) sold for $207,000.
A home at 3749 Oakhill Drive (La Cita) sold for $219,000.
A property at 4340 S. Washington Ave (Titusville) sold for $178,714.
A home 3715 Maebert Road (Mims) sold for $174,857.
A home at 4905 St. James Ave. (Cathedral Pines) sold for $171,000.
A property at 1655 Harrison (village Square) sold for $107,000.
A home at 7130 Hundred Acre Drive (Port St. John) sold for $158,000.
A home at 5526 Oak Hollow Drive (Oaktrails at Meadowridge sold for $150,000.
A home at 5525 Oak Hollow Drive (Oakrails at Meadowridge) sold for $150,000.
A home at 4486 Bowstring Court (Sherwood Estates) sold for $150,000.

City Of Titusville “Up -N- Coming” – a quarterly report

American Police Hall of Fame – Construction is complete on phase one of the project. Phase two construction continues on the museum portion of the project in the VectorSpace Industrial Park in south Titusville. The new project consists of 39,042 sq. ft. of museum and office area, and 9,050 sq. ft. of future indoor shooting range. The developer is the American Police Hall of Fame of Miami. The contractor is RUSH Construction of Titusville.
Domino’s Pizza – Plans have been approved for a new store on N. Singleton Ave., across from Dairy Plaza. The new 1250 sq. ft. store will also have a drive-thru window. The owner/developer is Bill Blalock of Melbourne. The proposed contractor is Messer Construction of Sharpes.
New Life Christian Fellowship – Construction continues on the new church facility located on S. Washington Ave. in south Titusville, which will house a 35,111 sq. ft. fellowship hall and a 14,627 sq. ft. sanctuary. Once completed, this new facility will seat 1,028 people.
River Landing – Construction is almost complete on the new 4-unit townhouse project on S. Washington Ave., across from Jalopy’s restaurant. The developer and contractor is ACI coroporation of Titusville.
Rio Vista Patio Homes – Site work is being finalized, and the first home is almost complete at the new 8-lot riverfront patio home subdivision on S. Washington Ave., located across from the Aerospace Interconnect Systems and Arby’s. The contractor is Jim Garrison, Inc. of Titusville.
Tico T-Hanger – Construction has started on the new 12-unit aircraft hanger at the space Coast Executive Airport (TICO) in south Titusville. The developer/builder is Holland-Sheltair Aviation Group of Ft. Lanuderdale.
U-Haul Self Storage – Plans have been submitted for a proposed expansion to the U-Haul facility located on Garden St. This expansion will consist of 6 buildings, totaling 680 self-storage cubicles on the 5:23-acre site adjacent to the existing facility. The engineering firm for the project is PEC of Orlando.
Park Villas Apartments – Construction continues on the 160-unit apartment complex on S. Park Ave. Eight of the ten buildings have been finalized and leasing has begun. The deveploper is Park Villas Association of Miami Beach. The contractor is Winter Park Construction of Winter Park.
Hampton Inn – Architectural plans have been approved for the proposed hotel located on Helen Hauser Boulevard off of Cheney Hwy. (SR 50). The proposed 4-story hotel, totaling 45,761 sq. ft., will consist of 86 rooms. The new hotel will provide banquet/meeting rooms and an outdoor swimming pool. The engineering firm for the project is Zev Choen & Associates of Ormond Beach. The architectural firm for the project is Gregory Gill Architect of Charlotte, NC.
Summerwood Villas – A proposed 82-lot patio home subdivision on an 18.82 acre site at the southeast corner of Sisson Rd. and Little League Lane. The developer is Clark Development Co. of Melbourne. The engineering firm for the project is Canaveral Engineering of Titusville.
Sterling Forest Patio Homes – A proposed 120-lot patio home subdivision on a 23.49 acre site at the northeast corner of Sisson Rd. and Little League Lane. The developer is Forte Macaulay Development Consultants, Inc. of Melbourne. The engineering firm for the project is Honeycutt & Associate of Titusville.
A-Ezee Self Storage – A proposed mini-warehouse development is coming to S. Washington Ave. (US 1) across from Kennedy Point Marina, which will consist of 4 buildings, totaling 31,400 sq. ft. of storage units. A second phase is planned for an additional 5 buildings, totaling 49,050 sq. ft. The developer is A Ezee Self Storage of Sewalls Point. The engineering form for the project is Canaveral Engineering of Titusville.
Hidden Oaks – A proposed subdivision located on Knox McRae Dr., west of the Sanctuary Subdivision, will consist of 15 single-family lots. The developer is Jen Lee Development of Titusville. The engineering firm is CCEI of Titusville.
Village Woods – Plans have been approved for Phases Two and Three of this LaCita subdivision, and the first new residential permit has been issued. The new phases consists of 52 additional patio home lots, totaling just over 24 acres. The developer is EKS, Inc. of Cocoa. The contractor fo r the first home is Joyal Construction of Melbourne.
Brevard Pediatric Dental – Plans have been submitted for a new 2,611 sq. ft. dental office on the corner of Worth Ave. at the Highlands subdivision. The engineering firm for the project is Morgan & Associates of Melbourne.
Plantation Oaks – This may be your chance to have your own piece of a Florida plantation. Plans have been submitted for a new 454-lot residential subdivision in the heart of Titusville. Just off of Harrison St. and bordered by S. DeLeon Ave., the first phase of this subdivision will contain 49 lots. The remaining lots will be developed in four additional phases. The developer is Hidden Oaks Development of Melbourne. The engineering firm for the project is Morgan & Associates of Melbourne.
The Oaks at Meadow Woods – Plans have been submitted for a 101-lot residential subdivision on a 58.47 acre site north of American Village off of Holder Rd. in north Titusville. The developer is The Oaks Development Group of Merritt Island. The Engineering firm for the project is R.K. Engineering of Melbourne.
Fairways Edge – As the name suggests, this proposed 8-lot residential subdivision off of Muirfield Dr., between Lago Vista and the Terra Verde Condos in LaCita, will continue the golf course living era in the Country Club development. The developer is EKS, Inc. of Cocoa. The engineering firm for the project is Allen’s Engineering of Cocoa Beach.
Bruster’s Ice Cream – By now you’ve probable seen the sign – an ice cream shop may soon be bringing a freeze to Cheney Hwy. (SR 50). A concept plan has been submitted for a new 1168 sq. ft. ice cream parlor located across from Advanced Auto Parts and the K-Mart plaza. The engineering firm working on the project is Canaveral Engineering of Titusville.
Veteran’s Memorial Pier – Build it and they will come! Plans have been submitted by the Brevard County Parks & Recreation Division for the reconstruction of the pier’s concession stand and bait shop at the City’s pier. The restoration project will bring a new kitchen area for the concession stand, a new sales area for the bait shop, new restrooms, and a new weather enclosure for outside dining. The architectural firm for the project is Holeman Suman Architects of Melbourne.
CVS Pharmacy – Plans have been submitted for a proposed 13,013 sq. ft. store on Cheney Hwy. (SR 50) at the corner of Barna Ave. The existing Texaco station will be demolished to make way for the new development. The new pharmacy store will provide drive-thru convenience and a one-hour photo shop. The developer is Skilken Properties of Columbus, Ohio. The engineering firm for the project is Kimley-Horn & Associates of Orlando.

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Strictly my opinion

My ongoing shuttle analysis has taken up a lot of ink over the past two months, but I will continue due to overwhelming public response. “Nothing should hit the orbiter.” At Kennedy Space Center that’s dogma, hammered home to workers and visitors alike. NASA goes to great lengths to make sure nothing happens to its prized space shuttles, as long as they are on the ground. But once liftoff occurs, the philosophy seems to have changed, as far back as STS-1, the very first flight of the Columbia back in April of 1981. NASA and its contractors decided over time that it was okay for foam insulation and chunks of ice to shake loose and smack the shuttle during launch.
In 111 of 113 flights since 1981, the astronauts got home alive - despite sometimes serious damage to the tiles that shield the orbiter from the fireball that envelopes it during its hypersonic fall back to Earth. In a pattern reminiscent of how it treated faulty O-ring seals before the 1986 Challenger disaster, the space agency viewed the shuttles’ chewed-up heat shield as an annoying but acceptable risk.
We cannot afford that risk any longer. With but three shuttles remaining in the fleet, and no chance that a new shuttle will be built, another shuttle disaster would end the manned space flight of the U.S. for at least a decade.
NASA must now make some difficult decisions. Firstly, they must completely redo the coatings on the solid rocket booster and ensure that pieces will not fall off and damage the orbiter. Ice has been another problem on many launches. They cannot allow ice to build up, then fall on to the orbiter, damaging tiles and causing potential wing damage, i.e.: Columbia.

Quote of the Week:

“The income tax has made more liars out of American people than golf has.”
– Will Rogers

The Buzz around town is ...

Join the Easter Bunny at Searstown Mall on Sat., April 19 for an Easter egg hunt starting at 11 a.m. There will be games and prizes throughout the day. While there, check out the Easter parade of fashions at Jan Paul Fashions.
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There well be an Easter Bunny at Miracle City Mall: See the mall section for many specials. The Little art studio has changed their name to studio plus. See the ad for lots of specials and discounts.
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Check out the Dine Out & Entertainment Section for Easter meals, other specials and entertainment.
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The Antiques, gift shops & hobbies section has lots of specials. There’s a map where all the shops can be located. * * * Britt’s Air Conditioning has up to $1,000 Rebates. See the ad for all the savings.
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Park Villas Apartments invites you to attend their open house on Sat., April 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be free food and drinks, plus a $500 move-in special for the first 8 move-ins and lots more. See ad for more fun.
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Dan Weidner, Owner of Florida Auto Upholstery at 500 Garden St. has changed the name to J&M Auto Glass. They also are experts on electric window repairs and RV windows. See ad for more info.
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Steve Smiths AAmco Transmission says people have really appreciated the free diagnosis and been very satisfied with the transmissions service and external transmission cooler.
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Ken and Faye are back at Ken’s Used Books. As some of you know Faye has been sick. Stop in to find a good book and say hello and welcome back.
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Seasons In The Sun has a huge beautiful clubhouse that you can rent for weddings or for other special parties. See the ad for all the details.
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Dr. Bernadette Woods-McShane wants her patients to know that she has moved to Absolute Eye Care at 4500 S. Hopkins Ave., Suite B. See the ad and call for an appt.
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Curves for Women, known for its 30-minute total body workout, worked cooperatively with other Curves locations to raise food for the needy. Last year in their annual food drive, they raised 2 million pounds and this year is expected to reach at least 3 million. Curves in Titusville raised 1,299 pounds of food and Port St. John raised 1,357. "We are so thankful for the generosity of our members. It shows what can happen when we all work together." said Dawn Johnson, owner of both locations. Food went to local food shelves.
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Used Car Dept. has some newer models of vehicles on their lot. Stop in and take at test drive to find the car to your satisfaction.
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Earl Bowman’s Choice Meats is offering (1) free pound of their homemade breakfast sausage w/ an in-store purchase of $10 for a limited time. Be sure to use their coupon.
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Custom Designs & Party Store has changed their name to Party Palace. See the ad for all your wedding needs. They have all kinds of party decorations.
You can find a wedding gown and other accessories next door at Formal Oasis.
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Are you planning on painting your house? First call Garner Garrison’s Pressure Cleaning service to get rid of old paint and mildew. They also clean driveways, patios and decks. Look for the ad and get $5 off and save.
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Hair Image Family Hair Salon has an Easter special of 10% off regular price on any hair service. See ad for more specials.
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Stop by A-1 Locksmiths for extra keys to your home, office, vehicles and more. See the ad for some of their services.
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The Garage Door Store has a special discount on garage doors to all Kennedy Space Center and Brevard County School Board employees. Look for the ad and call them.
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Kay and Quincy Tayor, owners of Dusty Rose Antique Mall are proud grandparents. Hillary Futch won 1st place in Social Science in the Junior Division and best of the whole science fair. Her brother Bob won 1st in Senior Division in zoology. Both live in Jacksonville, and are moving on to state finals which will be held in Jacksonville.
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Congratulations to Shirley Ward of Mims for Brevard Feed & Seeds weekly winner of the 50# feed give-a-way. You can be a winner too.
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Use Caffe’ Chocolats coupon in this issue and receive a free cup of coffee with the purchase of a breakfast sandwich.
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Midtown Restaurant is serving good Italian food and more for breakfast, lunch and dinner Tues. thru Sun. Check out their ad in the Dineout & Entertainment section for further information.

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