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FLORIDA TODAY, Saturday, July 25, 1992 SPACE COAST REPORT ENVIRONMENTAL AL WATCH covers the Brevard County and Native plants provide wildlife with nutritious food and safe nesting space. Exotic plants, including the Brazilian pepper, Australian pine and 1 melaleuca, are particularly destructive 1 to wildlife habitat in South Florida, while kudzu can smother acres of land in North Florida. Clean, dependable water sources often are the limiting factor for wildlife in suburban and urban areas. Many species have adapted to Florida's low water table and the seasonal flooding that creates temporary wet areas in much of the state. Fire is an agent of necessary change, not destruction in Florida forests.

Fires convert the complex plant tissue to smaller particles of nutrient-rich ash that fertilize the forest. Without frequent fires, many of the animals that live in fire-adapted forests would die. Florida, the "land of the flowers" was named by early explorers because of the abundance of wildflowers in areas kept open by frequent fires. Hitt is a public information specialist with the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission in Ocala. bourne.

If you would like to help, contact FOCC at P.O. Box 022391, Melbourne, FL, 32902-2391, or call Mitch Needelman at 768- 7752. The next Brown Bag Lunch of the Marine Resources Center will be held at noon Friday at Fisherman Landing Park in Grant. Paul Chanley will speak on the Indian River's shellfishing industry. Call the MRC at 952- 0102 for more information or to reserve a lunch.

The 75th Annual Florida Entomological Society Meeting will take place Aug. 10 through Aug. 13 at the Indian River Plantation Resort in Stuart. Keynote speaker Dana Wrensch of Ohio State University will present "Mating Systems in Plant Mites Understanding Their Remarkable Evolutionary Flexibility in Changing or Challenging For more information, call Jorge Pena at 305-246- 6340. TO REACH US Readers are encouraged to contribute environmental tips, comments and suggestions.

Please write us: Environmental Watch Florida Today P.O. Box 419000, Melbourne, FL, 32941-9000. Fax: 242-6620 CRIMEWATCH The following was compiled from law enforcement agencies in Brevard County based on reports made public July 24. COCOA IN YOUR HANDS State's wildlife diversity dwindling, needs help By Vinard Hitt Did you know Florida is the third wealthiest state in terms of wildlife diversity? Only Texas and California have more varieties of wild animals native to their state. Human habitat is replacing wildlife habitat at an alarming rate.

About 1,000 people move into Florida every day. Loss of habitat, the wild land where animals live, is the biggest reason for the reduction in populations. Since 1950, Florida has lost half its wetlands, one quarter of its forests and most of its tropical hardwood hammocks, scrub and coastal habitat. Floridians need to understand what a magnificent treasury of wildlife we have, what threatens it and exactly what needs to be done to protect it. AGENDA Space Coast Science Center offers camouflage exhibit Visit the Space Coast Science Center before Aug.

31 and learn more about protective coloration in animals and humans. hibit TO," hands-on "INCOGNI- exploring the ex- how color protects animals in the wild, also covers the ways in which humans used these techniques to hide. Unique animals, such as Poison Dart Frogs, Jackson Chameleons and Decorator Crabs, illustrate camouflage tricks that nature uses. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for children and seniors. Members of the center and children under 3 are admitted free.

The SCSC, 1510 Highland in Melbourne, is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and noon to 05 p.m Sundays. For more information, call 259-5572. The Friends of Crane Creek is a non-profit, grassroots environmental group dedicated to the preservation of this Indian River Lagoon tributary and its environs, as well as establishment of passive conservation areas in and around the creek in Mel- 12:40 a.m.

Friday Arrested: Charlie Harris, 29, of 127 Aurora St. Charge: contempt of court. Location: Burnett Road. 10:40 p.m. Thursday Arrested: Michael Edward Burrows, 26, of 530 E.

Merrimac Drive, Merritt Island. Charges: trafficking in cocaine, conspiracy to engage in trafficking cocaine, two counts possession of drug paraphernalia, possession less than 20 grams of marijuana, sale of cocaine, possession of cocaine with intent to sell, possession of cocaine. Location: U.S. 1 and Dixon Boulevard. Arresting deputy: P.

Drinkwater. 10:40 p.m. Thursday Arrested: David Glenn Short, 27, of 700 N. CourteParkway, No. 336, Merritt Island.

Charges: trafficking in cocaine, conspiracy to traffic in cocaine, possession of cocaine, possession with intent to sell cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting without violence. Location: Byrd Plaza, U.S. 1 and Dixon Boulevard. Arresting deputy: P. Drinkwater.

To provide information on any crimes in Cocoa, call the Police Department's Crimeline at 639-7646. COCOA BEACH 12 a.m. Wednesday Theft in 200 block of South First Street. Stolen: bicycle. Unknown time prior to 12 p.m.

Tuesday Burglary, grand theft in 3600 block of South Banana River Boulevard. Stolen: jewelry. 8 a.m. Tuesday Petty theft on beach at Pulsipher Lane. Stolen: surfboard.

Unknown time Grand theft in 400 block of South Brevard Avenue. Stolen: refrigerator, electric stove, washer, dryer, window blinds. Dear HELP! LAN HELP! wwwy.hat 1 JAYE WRIGHT Florida green scene. FOCUS: FLORIDA QUAIL Florida's quail steady despite Quail are small, full-bodied birds. They have short, rounded wings and small, distinctly marked heads, strong legs and feet.

In flight, their wings produce a loud whirring sound. The quail often is referred to as bobwhite, because of the sound of its musical whistling, which resembles "ah-bobwhite." There are two subspecies of quail in Florida, the Eastern bobwhite of North Florida and the Florida bobwhite of South Florida. The two subspecies intermix freely where both use the same nesting range. During the fall and winter, quail live together in groups called coveys. A covey consists of one or more family groups.

With the arrival of cooler weather, quail begin searching for winter homes. A great deal of mixing occurs during this movement, and birds from one family often mingle with those of another. Quail will move several miles in search of an ideal winter home. The pairing off of quail and the breakup of the winter covey are indications of spring. After pairing off, the cock and the hen are inseparable as they search for a nesting site.

The hen usually takes the lead in both the search and normal routine activity. The hen and the cock share in nest construction. Most quail nests are made near paths, roads or small clearings under tufts of grass or other overhanging vegetation. With a partial roof constructed by the birds, the nest often is difficult to see. The hen normally begins laying eggs as soon as the nest is completed.

The average "clutch" is 14 eggs. Hens take 15 to 20 days to complete laying. The hens lay one egg each day. The cock remains nearby and will take over if the hen is killed. Twenty-three days after incubation begins, chicks emerge from the shell.

The nesting season in North Florida runs from May 1 to Oct. 1, with peak activity in June and July. In South Florida, nesting usually is two to four weeks earlier. Under normal conditions, a.m. Thursday Auto burglary, petty theft in 500 block of Hidden Creek Drive.

Stolen: cellular telephone. Between 5:30 and 7 a.m. Wednesday Auto burglary, petty theft in 100 block of Needle Drive. Stolen: briefcase and contents. Between 3 p.m.

Tuesday and 10 p.m. Wednesday Grand theft auto in 200 block of North Courtenay Parkway. Stolen: two-door Mercury. PALM BAY 10:50 p.m. Thursday Arrested: Jason Jay Manzi, 19, of 413 Forgal Avenue N.E.

Charge: possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana. Arresting officer: D. Marcinik. 9:50 p.m. Thursday Stolen property in 700 block of Lime Avenue Northwest.

5:12 p.m. Thursday Attempted burglary in 700 block of Niagara Street Northwest. 4:04 p.m. Thursday Burglary to vehicle in 1700 block of Monterey Drive Northeast. 2:04 p.m.

Thursday Stolen property at Southwest Junior High School, 457 Eldron Boulevard Southeast. 12:57 p.m. Thursday Stolen property in 1400 block of Hayworth Circle Northeast. 10:08 a.m. Thursday Fraud at Wheeler Motorcycle Shop, 4570 Babcock Street N.E.

9:53 a.m. Thursday Stolen property in 1100 block of Port Malabar Boulevard Northeast. 9:21 a.m. Thursday Stolen property at Allied Tires, 2035 Palm Bay Road Northeast. 9:18 a.m.

Thursday Burglary in 1600 block of Sunnybrook Lane Northeast. 4:27 a.m. Thursday Stolen vehicle in 1800 block of Wabun Street Northeast. 3:15 a.m. Thursday Arrested: Peter James Ebrecht, 19, of 8700 Southside Boulevard, Apt.

1601, Jacksonville. Charge: possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana. Arresting officer: T. Peebles. 3:05 a.m.

Thursday Arrested: Linda Crossman Vincent, 48, of 1216 Admiralty Rockledge. Charge: driving under the influence. Location: U.S. 1 and Robert Conlan Boulevard. Arresting officer: J.

population is urbanization Rik Jesse, FLORIDA TODAY NORTHERN BOBWHITE about 85 percent of the eggs hatch; however the number and fertility of eggs produced at later nestings become progressively less. Only one "brood" is raised each year even if only one of the eggs hatch. Weather plays an important role in successful quail nesting. Too much rain or heat can affect a nesting season considerably. There are many natural enemies of the nesting quail, including skunks, cotton rats, snakes and ants.

Quail, like other small game, have a high population turnover each year. Normally 70 to 80 percent of all quail die from one cause or another. Restocking, though, is unnecessary because they generally have a high production rate. The bobwhite is primarily a seed-eater. Some of the leading items in quail diets are acorns, corn, peanuts, beggarweed, partridge pea, lespedeza and insects.

Information from the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission and Florida Today research. QUICK FACTS Size: The Eastern bobwhite averages 6 ounces. The Florida bobwhite averages 5 ounces. Diet: Seeds and insects. Variety: There are around 45 species of quail, about 20 of which are found in the United States Coveys: Depending on the type of quail, a covey might have 10 or fewer birds or as many as 100 or more.

Resh. 2:50 a.m. Thursday Arrested: Robert Francis Heflin, 20, 387 Dunlap Avenue. Charges: possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana, speeding. Arresting officer: H.

Doyle. 12:58 a.m. Thursday Burglary to vehicle in 2400 block of Palm Bay Road Northeast. 12:42 a.m. Thursday Burglary in 900 block of Burn Drive Northeast.

12:06 a.m. Thursday Arrested: Donna M. Lemay, 28, of 211 Breakwater Street S.E. Charge: outstanding warrant. Arresting officer: R.

Combs. PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE 2:30 a.m. Friday Arrested: Dwane Randy Robinson, 18, of 10 Hibiscus St. Charge: battery. Location: Hibiscus Street.

Arresting deputy: M. Bieri. TITUSVILLE 10:42 p.m. Thursday Burglary in 400 block of Dixie Avenue. 10:21 p.m.

Thursday Burglary in 800 block of North Singleton Avenue. 5:15 p.m. Thursday Arrested: 17- year-old juvenile. Charges: kidnapping, two counts aggravated battery, two counts culpable negligence. Arresting officer: J.

Marean. 7:56 a.m. Thursday Arrested: Richard Joseph Lendle, 36, of 1340 Overlook Terrace. Charge: possession of cocaine. Arresting officer: P.

Avallone. 9:18 a.m. Thursday Grand theft in 2600 block of South Hopkins Avenue. Anyone with information concerning these crimes is encouraged to contact the Criminal Investigation Division at 269- 7500 or the anonymous tips line at 267- 1987. WEST MELBOURNE 2:20 p.m.

Thursday Burglary, petty theft in 100 block of Shannon Avenue. Stolen: videocassette recorder. Between 6 p.m. Wednesday and 1 p.m. Thursday Criminal mischief in 100 block of West Court.

Report: three windows removed. Kit designed to save lives on 8: Where can I get the Vial of Life kits? I was told FPL but it did not have them. I was referred to the Brevard County Sheriff's 21 Office but I could not reach the person in charge of the kits. I am aid heart patient and think the idea of these kits is great. L.R.

Palm Bay The purpose of the Vial of Life kit is to alert emergency service personnel about any special medical problems a person may have when a crisis arises. The kits include a form that lists who to notify In case of emergency, insurance coverage and health information such as allergies, current medications and if you have a pacemaker or other medical problems. The information sheet is rolled tightly and inserted into the small vial which is then attached under the upper, right-hand shelf in your refrigerator with tape or a rubber band. Stickers are included in the kits that are to be placed on the refrigerator door and on the front door or window of your house. A Vial of Life also may be placed in your car's glove compartment with a sticker on the back of the rearview mirror facing out through the windshield.

An inspector with the Brevard County Sheriff's Department said the Community Services Division has been a bit short-handed lately, but you should be able to reach Cynthia Martin with the division when she returns to work Monday morning. Martin is in charge of distributing the kits to county residents and may be contacted at 264- 5272. Seeds of change I want to grow some garden solution. Can you HELP! me find plant propagation? I also want to How is this done? plants by tissue culture using agar the procedure for this kind of clone my female papaya tree. F.

Vega Palm Bay Bob Gest with the Brevard County Extension Service is mailing you some bulletins on the procedure you want to try. Gest said might want to tour the laboratory in Apopka where the tissue culture propagation is done before attempting it yourself. "He should beaware that this is an intensive and expensive proposition," Gest said: Papayas can be grown from the seeds in the fruit but many people think the seeds need to dried out before planting. Gest said the gelatin should be washed off the seeds and they should be planted right away so they don't lose their viability. With plastic wrap on top of the containers to hold in the moisture, small papaya sprouts should appear within 10 days.

For more assistance, you may contact Gest at 633-1994. Taxing problems I just had some work done on charged me sales tax on labor. I charged on parts and supplies. Auto repair shops are required labor if any tangible property (such according to Gerry Moore with the "If they just tightened a screw there would be no tax," he said. Got consumer problems? Looking details to P.O.

Box 419000, 255-9550. Answers appear in this or phone calls, please. DIARY Space Coast Diary lists public record information filed with government agencies. Information was compiled July 24 from Brevard County courthouses. MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS George Allyn Best, 34, Melbourne Beach, and Denise Jane Witherell, 30, Melbourne Richard Louis Conley, 27, Cocoa, and Nicole Renee Williams, 21, Cocoa James Richard Devore, 45, Melbourne, and Elizabeth Helen Epling, 42, Melbourne Brian Scott Duvall, 26, Patrick Air Force Base, and Cheryl Ann Bale, 29, Melbourne Robert William Freilich, 25, Melbourne, and Stephanie Elaine Waites, 26, Melbourne James Edward Harper, 43, Christmas, and Iris Ann Harper, 41, Titusville LAWSUITS SETTLED CIRCUIT COURT (Claims valued over $10,000) Alliance Mortgage a Florida corporation, vs.

Bert K. Blum, summary judgment of foreclosure in favor of plaintiff Communications Concepts a Florida corporation, vs. Advertising Results Inc. and Joe Adams, judgment of damages in favor of plaintiff Countrywide Funding Corp. vs.

Jay Workman, Michelle Workman, Max Wolford, Monica K. Wolford, United States of America, state of Florida, Department of Labor and Employment Security, First Family Financial Services Inc. and American General Finance formerly known as Credithrift of America judgment of mortgage foreclosure in favor of plaintiff Diamond Savings and Loan formerly known as C.S.L. Savings Bank, vs. Robert A.

Short, summary judgment of foreclosure in favor of plaintiff Federal National Mortgage Association vs. James Londer, summary judgment of foreclosure in favor of plaintiff Federal National Mortgage Association, a United States corporation, vs. Rafael M. Combalecer, Leticia T. Combalecer, Country Gardens Condominium my automobile and the shop thought sales tax could only beise Donna Bickham Satellite Beach by state law to charge sales tax on as parts) are used in the work, Florida Department of Revenue.

during an adjustment, for example, for a hard-to-find item? Send Melbourne 32941-9000, or by fax column only. No original documents 12:45 p.m. Monday Criminal mischief in 300 block of South Orlando Avenue. Report: auto scratched, antenna broken. To provide information on any crimes in Cocoa Beach, call the Police Department's Crimeline at 799-0829.

Thursday, no time listed Arrested: Daniel Alan Lowe, 35, of 84 Irwin Melbourne. Charges: grand theft, dealing stolen property. Location: 100 block of Wavecrest Avenue. Arresting officer: K. Sanders.

MELBOURNE INDIALANTIC 9:30 a.m. Friday Arrested: Larry Chandler, 33, also known as Larry Evans, of Boca Raton. Charge: violation of probation. 10:40 p.m. Thursday Arrested: James Michael Chafin, 21, of 2341 Equinox Drive.

Charge: battery. Location: Equinox Drive. 5 p.m. Thursday Arrested: Patrick Sterling Carrs, 22, of 3301 Henry St. Charges: possession of cocaine, resisting without violence.

Location: 2800 block of Main Street. 10:05 a.m. Thursday Arrested: Cedric Lekeith Ray, 20, of 725 E. University No. 39.

Charges: driving while revoked, no proof of insurance. Location: first block of East Hibiscus Boulevard. 13 suspensions, 1 revocation. 4:50 a.m. Thursday Arrested: Charles William Pino 27, of 294 San Juan Circle.

Charge: aggravated assault. Location: San Juan Circle. To provide information on any crimes in Melbourne, call the Police Department's Crimeline at 254-6314. MERRITT ISLAND Between 9 p.m. Wednesday and 6:30 Association John Doe and Jane Doe, judgment of foreclosure in favor of plaintiff Federal National Mortgage Association, a United States corporation, vis.

David C. Krakowski, Audrey Krakowski, John Doe and Jane Doe, judgment bf foreclosure in favor of plaintiff First American Residential Mortgage Corp. vs. Clyde J. Wolfe Marilyn Wolfe and M.

Sham, trustee; judgment reestablishing lost promissory note, foreclosure in favor of plantiff Galaxy Carpet Mills Inc. vs. Atlantic Carpet and Tile a Florida corporation also known as Atlantic Carpet Wallcovering judgment of contracts and indebtedness in favor of plaintiff Government National Mortgage Association vs. Robert and Barbara Krause, summary judgment of foreclosure in favor of plaintiff John and Pam Stanford, as natural guardians of John Stanford, a minor, vs. School Board of Brevard County and Larry Buchanan, judgment of other negligence in favor of defendants Meritor Savings F.A.

vS. Phillip Brockman and Associates a Florida corporation also known as Phillip Brockman and Associates Stanley Glenn Phillips; Raymond J. Mansolillo; Raymond J. Mansolillo Jr. and Karen M.

Mansolillo; Marie T. Mansolillo, summary judgment of foreclosure in favor of plaintiff Novell H. Yordt for the use and benefit of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. vs. Gary Eakin and Valerie Ann Sickles, judgment of auto negligence in favor of plaintiff Orange Bank, a state banking corporation, vs.

KIT Services Inc. and Daniel R. Cooper, judgment of damages in favor of plaintiff Resolution Trust as receiver for United Savings of America F.A., vs. Scott and Lisa Spray, summary final judgment of mortgage foreclosure in favor of plaintiff Resolution Trust as conservator for American Pioneer Federal Savings Bank, vs. Douglas M.

Moore, individually and as surviving spouse of Cheryl A. Moore, deceased; Bruce Taylor, individually; Samuel W. Budesa, individually; state of Florida Department of Revenue; United States of America; Daniel S. Clener and MaLinda Clener, individually; Shella M. Gurr, individually; and Bayway Inn, a Florida general partnership; summary judgment of foreclosure in favor of plaintiff Space Coast Credit Union vs.

Janice H. Piper, also known as Janice Piper Reinhart; Edward Leroy Reinhart; Sun Bank National Association; and Long Island Savings Bank, summary final judgment of foreclosure in favor of plaintiff The American Bank of the South vs. Elmer D. Parker and Virginia Maysel Parker, summary final judgment of foreclosure in favor of plaintiff Space Coast Diary is compiled by Cheryl Kassak and Rose Pitts.