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2B TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2006 FLORIDA TODAY AROUND OUR COMMUNITIES T7T- 1 v. COCOA ri NEWS OF RECORD: MARRIAGE LICENSES tMantsmasrt 4.4,7 1 iW, af v. 3 1 l4lIJlilWitiUUUJWM AGON, Coast Guard flotilla to teach boat safety. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 46 is offering a one-day boating safety course from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sept. 16 at Lee WennerPark. The cost is $40 per person and includes lunch and materials. It covers Homeland Security, State and Federal boating regulations, and much more. The course is National Association of Safe Boating Law Administration approved.

For reservations call 453-7409 or e-mail ghill5cfl.rr.com. FLORIDA TECH Donation starts environmental sciences fellowship. The Save Our Bays, Air and CanalsWaterways, Inc. Endowed Fellowship Fund for environmental sciences graduate students has been started with a $2 1,000 donation. Florida Tech is soliciting additional funds to increase the endowment.

Faculty of the Department of Marine and Environmental Systems will select fellowship recipients, graduate students whose studies focus on water and air quality. Women will especially be encouraged to apply. SOBAC was a nonprofit, citizen-based volunteer organization initially formed in 1999 to question placing the world's largest desalination plant on Tampa Bay Estuary. Based in Apollo Beach, SOBAC recently was dissolved. Call 674-6 143 to donate.

MELBOURNE Ernesto cancels Needelman reception. A reception for Representative Mitch Needelman scheduled for 6 tonight at the Eau Gallie Yacht Club has been postponed because of Tropical Storm Ernesto. A new date has not been set. Pilot Club seeks vendors. The Pilot Club of South Brevard is looking for arts and crafts vendors for the group's 29th annual Christmas Showcase of Crafts and Gifts.

The event takes place Nov. 4 and 5 at Melbourne Auditorium. For information, call Valerie Cro-nin at 752-5630 or e-mail Kathleen Hinkel, FLORIDA TODAY Ready, set, swim! News of record lists public record Information filed with government agen-ciews. Information was compiled from Brevard County courthouses. Richard Michael Alexander, 32, of Melbourne and Angela Ellen Emete-rlo, 34, of Melbourne.

Bradford Joseph Bellflower, 26, and Jocelyn Elaine Grogan, 21, both of Melbourne. Younes Benbarka, 31, of Melbourne and Jennifer Sue Jute, 24, of Palm Bay. Brandon Eric Binkley, 33, and Fa-biola Rosa Martinez, 22, both of Palm Bay. Norman Neal Blschoff, 53, and Brenda Ellen Cwlkllnskl, 39, both of Merritt Island. Bradley Karr Blackmon, 42, and Loretta Agnes Blackmon, 37, both of Satellite Beach.

Michael Emile Boucherlt, 23, and Ryan Jennifer Hearn, 22, both of Gainesville. James Michael Bowers, 59, of Cocoa and Alicja Nowakowska, 49, of Cape Canaveral. Brien Charles Brady, 35, of West Melbourne and Roxann Lee Eckart, 38, of Melbourne. David Andrew Bull 31, and Angela Harriet Gurule, 32, both of Palm Bay. James Carlton Burgess, 38, and Donna Jo Connors, 48, both of Lombard, III.

Thomas Edwin Burkett, 72, and Delores Ruby Whltmer, 72, both of Rockledge. Johnny James Campbell, 34, and Kathleen Ann Powell, 46, both of Palm Bay. Anthony Wade Carter, 39, and Christine Gutierrez Scott, 38, both of Palm Bay. Josiah Eugene Cartwright, 27, and Nicole Louise Fetchko, 27, both of Melbourne. Alexander Rufus Castellano 20, and Victoria Lynn Armstrong, 18, both of Melbourne.

Russell Luther Childress 53, and Magarida Maria Morals, 49, both of Cape Canaveral. Brandon Michael Chiidrey, 27, and Nina Marie Le, 21, both of Hag-erstown, Md. Ronroy Lavern Chlsholm, 38, and Starr Andrea Lozado, 52, both of Melbourne. David Dean Chrlstenson, 24, and Daniela Augusto Dos Santos, 25, both of Cape Canaveral. West Shore Jr.Sr.

High swim team members Jessica Stone, foreground, and Liz Paine practice their starts during practice at Fee Pool in Melbourne on Monday afternoon. town redevelopment committee will meet at 8 a.m. Friday in City Hall Council Chambers, 900 E. StrawbridgeAve. The committee will discuss 2-hour and 3-hour parking in the historic downtown, Strawbridge Avenue medians and other topics.

The group's parking subcommittee will meet immediately afterward at 9 a.m. MERUIT! ISLAND Identify shorebirds on driving tour. Sandpipers and plovers, collectively known as shorebirds, are some of the most challenging birds to identify. Take a driving tour in the refuge's van to learn the subtle clues to identify similar species. Join long-time birder and Mer-ritt Island National Wildlife ref uge volunteer, Al Brayton, for an entertaining and educational workshop.

The program is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Sept. 13. Space is limited. Contact Ranger Nancy Corona at 861-0668 or by email at NancyCoronafws.gov to make reservations.

Meet at the Refuge Visitor Center at State Road 402, east of U.S. linTitusville. VIERA Fire and emergency service dilemma goes on. Brevard County commissioners today will continue discussing how they plan to collect enough money for fire protection and emergency medical services without enraging thousands of homeowners. They'll meet at 1 p.m.

in the commission chambers of the County Government Center, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, to continue a public hearing on fire assessment rates that began last Tuesday. Commissioners are trying to figure out how to continue to finance the county EMS program after a court ruling invalidated their present method. They have come up with an alternative method that would raise the rates for thousands of lower-income residents and cut taxes for the wealthiest homeowners. Insurance rates and cost of living increases already have made it difficult for people on fixed incomes, residents told commissioners last week. Commissioners are considering exemptions based on income level, potential spending cuts and other funding options.

FLORIDA TODAY staff reports Art program held in Crane Park. An art program for all ages takes place from 1 1 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Melbourne's Crane Park Community Center, 1440 Mosswood Drive. Local artists and aspiring artists will receive guidance from two art instructors.

Admission is free. For more information, call 255-4609. Gun show and sale set for Saturday. A gun and knife show is scheduled this weekend at the Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun-day.

For information, call 777-7455. Downtown parking on the agenda. The Melbourne down NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SUMMARY STATEMENT OF BREVARD COUNTY SOLID WASTE FEES, SERVICE CHARGES AND ASSESSMENTS SOLID WASTE BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2007 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SUMMARY STATEMENT OF BREVARD COUNTY MANDATORY SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING PROGRAM MUNICIPAL SERVICE BENEFIT UNIT BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2007 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: On the authority of Florida Statutes 403.706 and pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 67-1146, Laws of Florida, 1967, as amended by Chapter 70-594, Laws of Florida, 1970, and provisions of Chapter 94, Article IV, Division 2., Sections 94-232. through and Chapter 94, Article Division 3., Sections 94-256. through and Chapter 94, Article Division 4., Sections 94-276.

through Brevard County Code of Ordinances, as amended, notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held September 12, 2006, at 5:30 p.m., in the Brevard County Government Center, Commission Board Room, Building Level 1, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, Florida, for the following purpose: To adopt a budget for the operation and maintenance of the solid waste disposal facilities maintained by the Board of County Commissioners of Brevard County, Florida, for fiscal year beginning October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007. The proposed annual operating budget for fiscal year 2007 is as follows: On the authority of Florida Statutes 403.706 and pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 94, Article Division 2., Sections 94-232. through Brevard County Code of Ordinances, as amended, notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held September 12, 2006, at 5:30 p.m., in the Brevard County Government Center, Commission Board Room, Building Level 1, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, Florida, for the following purpose: To adopt a budget for the operation and maintenance of the solid waste recycling program and mandatory collection of solid waste within the Brevard County Solid Waste Collection and Recycling Municipal Service Benefit Unit, maintained by the Board of County Commissioners, Brevard County, Florida, for the fiscal year beginning October 1 2006 through September 30, 2007. The proposed annual budget for fiscal year 2007 is as follows: REVENUE APPROPRIATIONS Charge for Services $11,242,678 Operating Expenditures $10,822,790 Miscellaneous Revenue 285,200 Transfers 130,537 REVENUE APPROPRIATIONS Charge for Service $25,017,589 Operating Expenditures $33,793,615 Intergovernmental Debt Service 2,811,593 Impact Fees 1,600,000 Transfers 599,323 Miscellaneous Revenue 1,761,916 ReservesOperating 2,671,699 Transfers 0 ReservesCapital 16,737,241 Cash Forward 93006 50,954,393 ReservesRestricted 22,720,427 TOTAL $79,333,898 TOTAL $79,333,898 5,301,509 $16,254,836 Cash Forward 93006 4,726,958 Reserves TOTAL $16,254,836 TOTAL The final budget for the solid waste recycling program and mandatory collection of solid waste within Brevard County Solid Waste Collection and Recycling Municipal Service Benefit Unit shall be adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Brevard County at the public hearing. Nothing contained in this notice shall be construed or interpreted to restrict the power and authority of the Board to adopt a solid waste budget different from that set forth in this notice.

If a person desires to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this hearing, such a person will need a record of this proceeding, and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, at their own expense, which record may include testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based. The needs of the hearing andor visually impaired persons shall be met if the Department sponsoring the hearing is presented with such a request and contacts the ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the public hearing at 637-5347. The final budget for the operation and maintenance of the solid waste disposal facilities shall be adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Brevard at the public hearing and nothing contained in this notice shall be construed or interpreted to restrict the power and authority of the Board, to adopt a solid waste budget different from that set forth in this notice. If a person desires to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this hearing, such a person will need a record of this proceeding, and for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, at their own expense, which record may include testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based. The needs of the hearing andor visually impaired persons shall be met if the Department sponsoring the hearing is presented with such a request and contacts the ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the public hearinn at 637-5347.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA BY: Peggy Busacca, County Manager BY: Peggy Busacca, County Manager 3 fii S3.