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Titusville music teacher tops!
Apollo Elementary's Sheila King named 2004 Teacher of the Year
By SARA ANN CONKLING
No one notices visitors to Sheila King's music class. Cherubs with missing teeth sing cross-legged on the floor, watching King like their lives depend on it. And, if they steal a glance away from King, it's to look at their impeccably organized music, which they hold in their precious little hands. Visitors could stand in the corner on their heads, and wave flags with their feet, and the children would continue to sing.
Sheila King
For elementary students they are remarkably on the beat, on the note, and in tune. They are reading the music; they are a second-grade music class reading music and singing their hearts out. This is no ordinary achievement, and their teacher is no ordinary music teacher. King is more of a "Pied Piper" of elementary school music, and her achievements of 22 years at Apollo Elementary and in the larger musical community have finally met the recognition they deserve. On Wednesday, February 25, 2004, King was named the Brevard County Teacher of the Year.
King has been teaching for a total of 32 years–but she looks much, much younger than that. Her eyes sparkle and her voice bubbles over with excitement as she talks about her students. She has a singular goal: "To get them into music," but she is equally putting music into each of child, giving that part of her own life that is made rich by music to each of them. King occasionally meets a student who doesn't believe that she or he can sing and she tells them, "Of course you can; God gave you that gift."
Among the greatest compliments she gets are the wrinkled foreheads of her sixth grade recorder players as they concentrate on notes, fingering, and breath support all at the same time, the gleeful exclamations of her kindergartners as they master the motions to a song, and the dedication of her choristers as they attend to the accuracy of two-part harmony. In fact, these may be the only compliments that matter to her. While watching her work her magic with schoolchildren it is impossible to believe that it took 22 years for the Brevard County school district to honor her accomplishments as a music educator and performer. In the meantime, she accumulated tons of love and appreciation from her students and colleagues.
King, herself, gives a large part of the credit for her award to her new principal, Mrs. Pamella O'Kell. O'Kell puts the praise right back on King. "When I walked in and saw her teach, I knew she was something special," raves O'Kell. "I'm honored to be her principal."
O'Kell can list the many community contributions that King makes: her presidency of the Board of the Brevard Symphony Youth Orchestra, her coordination of elementary music festivals, her participation in district and statewide music education committees, her role in the designation of Apollo Elementary as a statewide Music Demonstration School, and her organization of the annual "Christmas on the Green" concert at La Cita Country Club. In addition, King writes the District's Curriculum Guide, the Music Handbook, the Fifth Grade Symphony Guide and serves on the textbook selection team, and the music leadership team for the district.
King is also the Director of Music at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Titusville, where she is the organist and Adult Choir Director.
"She is an advocate for the importance of music in life, and she's a mentor for other music educators," says O'Kell. O'Kell admits, "I never realized, myself, how important music was until I met Sheila."
King was raised in Michigan "in the same town as the Gerber children." She took piano lessons, and learned to read music. But, it was an elementary school music teacher who lit a spark in her. "When she got out the autoharp and I got to play it, I knew," remembers King. What she didn't know at that time is just what an impact she would later have on her own elementary school students. A huge standing ovation at the February 26, 2004 Area III/IV Elementary Music Festival was followed by an equally huge line of students and educators seeking her autograph for their program.
The following day there was barely time to interview King as she had given up her lunch hour to rehearse sixth-graders for the upcoming "World's Largest Concert," a nationwide event in which Apollo Elementary will participate on March 11. This group of recorder players will be playing descants that King composed for the vocal score. King has been participating in the concert since 1985, when 558 participated at her school. Last year there were 1,468 participants from Apollo Elementary. There will be even more participants this year.
"I go for the goosebumps; I want their grandmothers to cry," states King. "I know when I get the goosebumps, that we're there."
Everyone at Apollo Elementary agreed that her love for music shines through in her enthusiastic, passionate and caring ways when she teaches, and as 2004 Brevard County Teacher of the Year, Sheila King has finally received the recognition she so richly deserves.
Council concurs: 'Down with Dairy Park'
From STAFF REPORTS
Once again, it was "Standing Room Only" at the Feb. 24 Titusville City Council meeting. Concerned citizens turned out in droves to voice their objections to the proposed low-income Dairy Park Village multi-family housing development at the southwest intersection of Dairy Road and Singleton Avenue.
The project had come up in previous Council meetings, most notably on Feb. 10, when it was approved by a 3-2 vote. But Councilman Jeff Rainey invoked "Rule 13," and the project was tabled so that the developer, or his representatives, could meet with concerned residents to address their concerns. That wasn't done!
Attorney John Evans, representing the applicant, stated that he had contacted the only citizen who objected to the project and who had left her contact information with city staff. He stated that he had also "left messages" with others, but "got no response."
That didn't seem to be enough for most residents. Several pointed out that he could have posted notices in area stores, contacted the PTA's in local schools, or even knocked on doors if he wanted to comply with Council's requests. He did none of that.
Evans stated that Dairy Park "...Is not Section 8. It's not for druggies or psychopaths," that it would be totally fenced, and "will not decrease value of homes" in the existing neighborhood. But that didn't allay the fears of local residents.
Likened to the Park Villas project on Park Avenue, both Evans and Councilman Rainey pointed out that there was only one misdemeanor Police call at that project during an 18-month period. (Park Villas is only 65% occupied.)
Polly Phillips, a concerned Singleton resident, put it bluntly, "The major difference between Dairy Park and Park Villas is that Park Villas is close to Titusville's 'urban core,' near other apartment complexes. We should not urbanize our rural areas!"
Michael Howard, who resides in Lantern Park, added, "Low, very-low and extremely-low income, and special-need housing never adds to property values."
On old-timer (who didn't speak that night) likened the current situation to New York City in the 1950s. Affordable housing was scarce, so the city, under Mayor Robert F. Wagner, started building low and middle-income housing projects, not at the edges of the inner-city, or through urban-renewal, but in a scatter-site plan in the outer boroughs, which drove the upper-middle-class (when there still was such a designation) out of the city, seeking "greener pastures," less traffic and safer, less crowded schools.
We would hate to see the legacy of this City Council and Mayor Swank to be that they turned Titusville into an urban wasteland of super-rich in riverfront condos, and urban poor throughout the rest of the city.
Councilman Conrad Eigenmann "called the question," and it was defeated by a vote of 3-0, (Vice-mayor Ward and Councilman Broome were not in attendance), but Councilman Rainey noted that it could be brought up again by any of the three councilmen present at the next regularly scheduled meeting, again, under Rule 13.In Other City News...
Additional business conducted at the Feb. 24 Titusville City Council meeting included:
- o Council voted down the creation of an R-1D zoning classification for patio homes which would have created a "rooftop to rooftop" effect, as one citizen put it. Afterwards Mayor Swank said, "We're back to R-2 for patio homes."
- o The Bombardier company's Aircraft Engine Division was granted a tax abatement incentive for a distributorship for piston engines at the Ti-Co Airport which should create 25 new jobs paying upwards of $55,000 a year.
- o New language was added to the impact fee regulations which went into effect March 1, which exempts projects that had building permits or "applications and substantial plans" submitted prior to Feb. 24, at 5 p.m.
- o Rezoning was approved at 801 Marina Road, the old Sand Point Restaurant property, to be used by its owner, VectorWorks, for storage behind a 6-foot fence.
- o Motions were approved to proceed with developing an action plan and funding for community meetings on a vision for the future of Titusville, which grew out of the Visioning Workshop held last month.
- o A motion was approved to create a committee of city residents to explore a Nov. 2 ballot referendum
City to hold Citizens Academy
The City of Titusville is now registering citizens who wish to participate in the City's 1st Citizens Academy, beginning Thursday, April 1. Titusville's Citizens Academy is designed to give participants an insight into your City's government in a relaxed, fun, yet informative environment.
The classes will be taught by City staff. The first academy will consist of four classes with a variety of subjects being taught each evening.
The first three classes will meet on April 1, April 8, and April 15. Each class will start at 6 p.m. and end at 9 p.m. Classes will be held at various locations such as: City Hall, Titusville Police Department Headquarters and Titusville Fire Department Headquarters. The fourth class will include a tour of the Mourning Dove Water Production Facility and the Blue Heron Water Reclamation Plant on Saturday, April 17. Location maps will be provided to attendees at the first session.
Classes will include subjects such as Public Records Access, Boards and Commissions, Government Access Television, Public Safety & Emergency Management hosted by Police and Fire, an overview of Solid Waste Collections & Collection Facilities, Trash Tips/Helpful Hints, Street Re-paving Program, Planning and Zoning, Code Enforcement, Permits, Occupational Licenses, Finance and Job Opportunities within the City.
This is a rare opportunity to gain insight into your local government. If you or a friend would like to become more familiar with city programs, the City of Titusville encourages you to participate in this academy. For your convenience, light snacks and refreshments will be provided at the beginning of each session.
Participants who complete the sessions will receive a diploma and be recognized by the Titusville City Council during a regularly scheduled council meeting.
There is no charge for the academy. Seating is limited and citizens will be considered on a first come, first serve basis. Participants must be 18 years of age or older and reside in the Titusville vicinity.
To register for the upcoming academy, call Jim Thomas at 383-5718, or e-mail: jim.thomas@titusville.com.
The deadline for registration is Thursday, March 18.
ACS' Relay For Life starts March 5
Fun-fulled, overnight event raises money for the fight against cancer
Relay For Life, described as a "huge, compassionate support group," celebrates life in honor of those touched by cancer. It is a true community event where people of all ages and from all walks of life come together for a common cause. It also raises funds for the American Cancer Society's programs of research, education, advocacy and service–programs that can reduce cancer deaths and cancer incidence, and improve the quality of life for cancer survivors. An annual event, this year's Relay For Life will take place Friday, March 5, at 5 p.m., until noon on Saturday, March 6, at Brevard Community College in Titusville.
"We are extremely excited about Relay For Life. We look forward to meeting others who are dedicated in the fight against cancer," said Marion Sharkey, Co-Chairperson of the Relay for Life at Titusville. "Already, we have about 40 teams have signed up for this year's event." During the event, cancer survivors are invited to begin the Relay by walking the Survivors' Victory Lap around the track. Then members of the teams take to the track and one person from each team remains on the track throughout the entire 18-24 hours. After dark, a Luminaria Ceremony is held in memory of those who have lost their battle with cancer and in honor of survivors who have won.
Relay For Life began as one man's battle against cancer and a journey to raise funds to support the American Cancer Society. In May 1985, Dr. Gordy Klatt walked, jogged, and ran for 24 hours around a track in Tacoma, Washington. His run alone raised $27,000. Seventeen years and eight countries later, Relay For Life raised $264 million in the 2003 events. In 2000-2001, Florida held 118 Relay For Life events that raised $9 million; In 2001-2002 Florida grew to 150 events and raised $12 million. This year their goal is to host over 175 events and raise over $14 million! Last year, more than 2.5 million Americans participated in Relay For Life and more than 500,000 cancer survivors walked the opening laps.
Registration for this event continues through to the event, but campsite choices are on a first registration, first choice basis. There is still time to enlist individuals from your family, clubs, schools, businesses, churches, service groups, public employee groups, health care professionals, and others to form teams. Each team member is asked to raise a minimum of $100 from donors before the event.
All the money raised during Relay For Life goes to ACS' mission of saving lives through research, advocacy, patient services and education.
For more information about Relay For Life, or if you are interested in volunteering, becoming a sponsor, or participating as a cancer survivor, call 321-723-7737 ext. 120 or visit www.cancer.org and click on Florida.
The Bank Brevard now doing business!
The Bank Brevard's new Titusville branch, located at the corner of U.S. Highway 1 and Knox McRae Drive Community banking brought back to Titusville ...
By SARA ANN CONKLING
William T. Brennan, President and CEO of The Bank Brevard, has brought his bank of the past to Titusville. Brennan believes in local bankers who know your name, local loan officers who make loan decisions, and bank-employed couriers to help business owners do their banking without having to leave their offices. In short, he likes banking "the way it used to be 50 years ago."
Apparently, a lot of Brevard residents also enjoy personalized banking. The Bank Brevard–a locally owned and operated community bank–has already opened successful branches in Melbourne and Viera. Brennan wanted to bring The Bank to Titusville because he "could see the growth trend beginning to occur here," and because "Titusville didn't have a community bank." But before making the sizeable investment, he had to find the right person to lead the bank.
Jack Gould is that person. A native of Orlando and a graduate of the University of Central Florida, Gould was an officer of both Barnett Bank and Wachovia Bank before being tapped to head the Titusville branch of The Bank Brevard.
Ironically, Vice President and North Brevard Area Executive Gould now sits in an office quite near the location of his old Wachovia office–in the building located at the corner of Knox McRae and Washington Avenue. He's still the same warm, affable and knowledgeable guy that he was then. But he's a noticeably happier banker, and it has everything to do with local control of banking decisions.
In his previous banking life, Gould was often the intermediary between the local business owner and "centralized underwriting," where a loan underwriter sitting in another state had no idea who the customer was, and no idea of the local market or community. Now Gould will make many loan decisions himself, and people who live and work in Brevard County will decide even the biggest loan decisions at The Bank in Titusville.
"We roll out the red carpet for our customers," he says with pride. "For instance, if you walk in here without a deposit slip, the teller will greet you by name and reach into a file to pull out a slip with your name already printed on it."
Vice-President and North Brevard Area Executive of The Bank Brevard, Jack Gould.
Melissa Villain, another well-known Titusville banker, joins Gould as branch operations officer. "All of our employees are from Titusville; they all live here, and that's by design," says Gould. He's happy about that, too.
The Bank may be just the breath of banking fresh air that our merger-weary community needs. At the very least, The Bank will offer its customers a chance to know their bankers, and be known by them. "I look forward to meeting you," said Brennan the bank president to the unknown reporter on the telephone, on the eve of The Bank's Brevard's March 1 grand opening of its Titusville branch.
His bank isn't perfect: it doesn't offer investment management yet, or an ATM card that can be used all over the country without incurring another bank's fee. But those imperfections may be a small price to pay for a banker who remembers your name–and in the case of Gould, a banker who also remembers the name of your sister and nephew, and where your nephew goes to school, and what your sister does for a living.
This is the kind of conversation a banker would have had with a customer in Titusville 50 years ago–and The Bank Brevard wouldn't have it any other way.
EDITORIAL
Curbing free speech, or muzzling those with no vested interest in city issues?
As a newsman of more than 40 years and one who values free speech as the Holy Grail, I would appear foolish to attempt to restrict the First Amendment guarantee in almost any form.
However, the City of Cocoa has opened up a hornet's nest with their proposal, should an Appeals Court side with them.
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that "...if you don't have a vested interest in the City of Cocoa, then you may not be able to speak at council meetings."
It goes to the heart of the question, which is to decline to hear any person on any subject matter upon proper motion and majority vote by the council. It would limit comments on city business and issues from non-residents.
A sticky issue! Particularly because of who instigated it.
The ramifications are that, in this case, it was instigated by a Black man, Clarence Rowe, a former president of the Central Brevard Chapter of the NAACP. This takes it out of a normal realm of argument and moves it to a possible racial issue.
If you haven't read about this, the suit and subsequent appeal was brought on by Rowe, a non-resident of Cocoa, but a regular attendee at council meetings. He would–like many of Titusville's non-residents–speak exhaustively on a myriad of issues and topics, many out of his purview.
As in Titusville, these ramblings are often disruptive and pointless, and keep others with legitimate issues waiting endlessly to be heard.
No one wants to restrict someone's rights, but, many times, this right is flagrantly abused.
The question of who has a vested interest in city business can be argued, but, from my perspective, those I see ranting at the podium simply like the sound of their own voices and make no cogent contributions. All they want is a soapbox for their diatribe.
Often, it is not even an orderly discourse, but unnecessary verbiage and accusations hurled against council with no foundation or merit.
Cocoa is calling it the "Residency Rule." It has a lot going for it. One problem is that some people being restricted may, one day, be annexed in and have an interest in proceedings. They could, for example, have a business in the city and, therefore, have a "vested" interest. But, that not being the case, I tend to agree with Cocoa's position and, should it not be overturned by the Appeals Court, suggest Titusville consider the same rule.
Realistically, there are a few non-residents who should be silenced for the greater good of the majority.
In Rowe's case in Cocoa, it was issues affecting Black residents who comprise about 30 percent of the population. But, isn't there more than one Black leader– who lives in the city limits–who can accomplish what Rowe wants to do?
If not, that segment of the society in Cocoa has some real problems.
– Fred Krupski
KALEIDOSCOPE
Cliff dwellers may be forced to look elsewhere for their high-rise habitats ...
By FRED KRUPSKI
And it may not be just the cave people sending the message to potential new residents to seek the home of their dreams elsewhere. Many residents do not want new, large subdivisions going up–especially in their immediate neighborhoods. It is no longer simply the NIMBY's, but a sizeable percentage of the population.
People decide to move to Titusville for a myriad of reasons, not the least of which is to escape urban congestion. My new neighbors cited this as the primary reason they abandoned the Gold Coast–congestion, traffic, crime, overcrowded schools, cost of living, lack of services, and taxes.
They purchased the town home next door to us at a bargain price–and they know it. Their timing, it turns out, may have been very good. New ordinances that may be enacted by city council, if in place 17 years ago, would have prevented these attractive residences from ever being built at all. Much of La Cita would have been denied building permits because of density issues. Yet, the area was, and still remains attractive. Home values have increased more than 100 percent since the mid-1980's, and the only homes on the market today are basically resale homes.
Why is that?
We know our neighbors, and they care about the appearance of their homes. Demographically, they are older citizens who protect the investment they've made. The community is quite-unhurried. In the 11 months we've lived here, we've yet to see a police car around, responding to even a minor complaint. The major problem facing the homeowners association is, perhaps, too many cars parked at the curb instead of in the garage or driveways. A minor esthetic inconvenience resulting from many one-car garages and owners who, like me, are pack rats and reserve their garages for important junk, leaving the family wheels outside in the elements.
I can also remember that about 30 years ago Port St. John was often described (by its own residents) as "Poor St. John," and some alarms sounded about the quality of construction. But look what has happened there since that time. The 900 to 1,000 square-foot block tract homes homes are only found east of the FEC. Today's cost of the lots and buildings is over 10 times that. No one calls the area "poor" any more.
Where is this leading?
Alarms are being sounded in Titusville alleging sub-quality projects in established neighborhoods that do not fit what many say is the character of existing sections of the city, or some suburbs.
What is going on is the proposal of what is essentially an anti-growth measure that will call for a referendum that will dry up all potential riverfront property. It will ask voters if they want to spend the money to buy and keep it the way it is. However, a referendum is the way to go with this hot potato.
Voters may be asked if they want to spend their tax money to all but ban condo town home development on the small and scarce parcels east of U.S. 1 through the city.
Essentially, it is an anti-growth measure. Many of these propositions have been enacted in other parts of the country as well. If passed, it will dry up the meager supply of riverfront property.
Good, or bad?
It depends on what side of the aisle you're on.
It is significant that this stretch of highway is part of the Brevard County scenic route and one would expect that river views should not be completely obstructed by concrete.
Additionally, the parcel of postage stamp size would appear to be crowded to the point where, as some say, it would not lend itself to the compatibility of neighboring homes in appearance. That's one argument in favor of the restrictions. If passed, the referendum would keep those willing and able to spend a minimum of $350,000 upwards to look elsewhere. The upside is that a reduction in the supply of available land in a community could add 25 percent or more to the price of a new home and drive up the cost of housing. Limiting development will drive higher prices for both new and resale homes.
The problem is that when any community blocks construction, it also may block commercial development.
Proponents of the proposal say it is necessary to prevent developers from destroying the area's quality of life, adding that they are motivated by the common good. They cite increased traffic, more demands on the school system, water and sewer needs.
Of course–that is the price of growth.
All of this could result in creating the impression that the city is elitist and is ready to build a brick wall to keep others out. Naples did it–successfully–and it's happened in other communities in Florida. The problem is that, if taken too far, our chances at reasonable growth, with an area affordable for working families in the moderate income level, will be all but eliminated. Who we will attract will be well-healed senior retirees–which is not altogether bad, but limits the healthy demographics of a vibrant community.
If a referendum is approved and passed everyone can anticipate the owners of the property to demand a fair market price. The compensation could be costly for this preservation, remembering that the responsibility will fall to the city to maintain through tax coffers. The purchase by the city also takes the property off the tax rolls. In other words, it will ask the taxpayers to put their money where their mouth is, and put up–or shut up.
It appears that this "pro-growth" council has been influenced by the outcry of anti-growth residents who are selective about where and when they want this growth to happen. I will confess that a recent flip-flop by council resulted in the 3-2 defeat of a 110-unit apartment project I also had reservations about and would have also dashed; if for no other reason that the developers didn't have the courtesy to discuss their plans with local homeowners.
While this defeat may not set a precedent for other such projects, it is a harbinger that, in similar subsidized developments, its approval will not be automatic when neighbors raise concerns regarding the potential for inconsiderate renters not keeping the property up to acceptable standards.
The major question to be asked is: Can we save these areas–like the riverfront– for the public, and also continue to grow?
In the future, will residents remember this council with fondness for their vision of our quality of life, or will they remember them for their back peddling in the face of opposition by those who want to retain the status quo?
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
COMING
IT'S MY TURN
By BOB SOCKS
I've been writing these mini editorials for several years and have never asked for reader input–but today I am. I'm going to write about several very sensitive subjects and would like to hear from my readers with their viewpoints and begin some discourse on matters that are very important to the United States.
Same Sex Marriage...very much in the news. Rosie O'Donnell just got married, people are descending on San Francisco by the thousands, President Bush wants a constitutional amendment to prohibit it, it's an election year–how do you feel?
Social Security is going broke and will not pay for itself by the year 2009. Increase the age workers can receive it? Disallow the rich from receiving it? Keep social security just like it is? What do you want to do?
The Iraqi War... should we have gone over there? Where are weapons of mass destruction? Should Saddam Hussein receive a fair trial and, if so, should it be military or civilian? When should coalition troops leave?
And, on a local level...
The future growth in Titusville seems to be exploding. Do you think we should put a moratorium on growth and, if so, for how long? Do you even want any growth in Titusville? Are you excited about the future of Titusville? Do you think it was wise to put impact fees back on all building, or should the City Council leave impact fees alone. (By the way, impact fees on all new construction started March 1.)
FAX me at 269-1067, e-mail me at bsocks@northbrevardbeacon.com, or write me, c/o North Brevard Beacon, 4340 S. Hopkins Ave., Titusville, FL 32780.
BUSINESS BRIEFS
By BOB SOCKS
COMING
By DIANNE SIMMONS
Steve Roberts of Century 21 Flag Agency offers heartfelt thanks for the prayers and consideration given for his wife Mary, during her recent 9-week hospital stay. "God Bless you all for your love and kindness," he said.
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Be sure and stop in Nataucha's Hair & Nails to take advantage of their highlight special.
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Sand Point Senior Living is looking for independent residents. Come visit Kathy for a tour and make Sand Point your new address. They offer a pool, hot tub, beauty shop, therapy on-site, lunch and dinner, transportation is provided, weekly housekeeping, and a wide variety of activities. Mention the North Brevard Beacon & receive a discount.
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Where can you go and eat some great Cajun food? Chef Mike's Midtown Restaurant serves up some wonderful Cajun dishes, as well as American, and Italian food. Friday nights they have all-you-can-eat catfish, and on Saturdays they have all-you-can-eat fried shrimp!
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Prepare for summer! Call Coastal Window & Tint about their tint specials.
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Stop by one of Curves' three convenient locations nearest you and inquire about one free week of working out. At Curves, you can lose weight and meet new friends.
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Are you planning to re-roof your home or building? Call Jamie–your new roofing material supplier featuring fabulous Fabral Grand Rib III–at 269-4504.
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Viking Sewing Gallery presents a "Spring Fling" on March 7 thru 10 at Holiday Inn Express at I-95 and Rt. 520 in Cocoa. See their ad for more info.
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Hines' Furniture says to get the most out of your income tax return! They can order hundreds of new furniture items for less.
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Liberty Tax Service in Miracle City Mall offers $20 off your tax preparation fee. Be sure and use their coupon and save!
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Express Copy Printing & Signs now has a large format blueprint machine for your home building needs. Stop in and check it out.
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Do you need a cell phone? Diversified Computers Sales & Services is offering a $75 rebate on 2004 Nascar Nextel Cup Series phones. See their ad for all the specials.
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Casey Gorman Photographer says to preserve your Easter memories. Look for their ad and call to schedule an appointment.
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Visit A-1 of a Kind Shoppe for quality and custom furniture. They also have antiques, collectibles, lots of home and garden decor, and much more.
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Looking for that unusual gift? Shop at Just Bag It Boutique and Showroom in Searstown Mall and take in their ad for 10% off.
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Let's cruise! All-Ways Travel has specials on Western Caribbean and Eastern Caribbean 7-day cruises, as well as a 4-day cruise to the Bahamas. See their ad for specials–give them a call–and start planning your cruise vacation!
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Pet Masters now has tropical fish and fish supplies! Visit them to see what's available.
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Yvette Whitmore of Yvette's Creative Concepts is a local artist and has been a Titusville resident since 1970. She decided to leave the Space Center after 13 years to pursue her career doing what she loves most.
Since childhood Yvette has had an interest in the art world. Over the years, she has built a strong knowledge in many mediums such as watercolor, pastel, pencil, oils and acrylics. She is an accomplished portraitist specializing in people and pets, and also paints wildlife, still life and landscapes.
Along with painting fine art, Yvette is also a muralist and can transform any room into a vacation escape. Her greatest reward is going beyond the customer's expectations.
You can view Yvette's work at www.yvetteart.com.
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