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Bob noe is a double threat in the brass section By mary brotherton

Bob noe, pronounced “no-ie,” plays third cornet in the Melbourne Municipal Band, which he joined after moving to the area from Long Island to work at Grumman (now northrop Grumman). noe played in a cornet trio with the Katonah High School band at the 1939 new york World’s Fair. He later studied Aeronautical engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, n.y., where he played lead trumpet in the college marching band and the Campus Seranaders, a 14-piece dance band. He also played trumpet in the Huntington, Long Island Community Band. noe states that the cornet and the trumpet are played in the same way, making it easy for him to play both instruments.

“The trumpet, which I switched to from the cornet in college, was played by my idol, Harry James. Its tone is a little more strident than the cornet tone, which is mellower.” The musician explained that slight differences in the geometry of musical instruments make huge differences in the resulting sound. According to noe, trumpeters try many types and sizes of mouthpieces to get the perfect tone. “Some of my happiest times were, and still are, spent behind my trumpet mouthpiece and I can highly recommend continuing playing a musical instrument throughout your entire life. For example I once spent five days at a convention in Atlantic City, all expenses paid, playing as a substitute with the Albany, n.y. Shrine Band.” The Melbourne Municipal Band was established in 1965 with 16 members. Today, more than 80

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Funny thing is… By SaMMy haDDaD

But should you be lucky And get in the mall You would find true terror Especially if you’re small

The holiday season finds people happy, joyful, full of generosity and good cheer, until you get to the mall. With this in mind during the season of brotherly love I created, The Chris-Myth Story.

For in this place Of happiness and cheer You’ll find wall-to-wall people Not one is happy you’re here. But if you were tiny And tried to look around All you would see were butts and bags You might not ever be found!

Twas the night before Christmas And all through the store Every last-minute shopper Had to buy just one more. The smartphones were hung In the windows with care In hopes that all technoids Would decide to shop there. But before you could get in To max out your card In the lot you’d risk much Just parking your car. Suddenly you see bright flashing lights But these lights were not just on the trees They were on shining Monte Carlos Driven by the local police. In the lot at this mall Christmas cheer would not linger Because of dings, dents, and slams And people with one finger.

Bill Spencer at the Viera Wetlands where alligators are not considered a nuisance. Senior life Linda Wiggins

You’ll find lots of people Walking slow, side by side And a traffic jam that looks like I-4 Every Friday evening at five.

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When Bill “Peepaw” Spencer hung up his security badge after 40 years at Kennedy Space Center, he considered what he could do next. Then 70, he Maybe a toilet seat that burps, became an alligator trapper. Or mustache wax or tomato guillotine He began “gatoring” after his wife Perhaps a taser or laser or silly T shirt thought their grandson shouldn’t do the Or something, somewhere in between same job alone. The grandson chose a safer career on a Malabar ranch where Don’t fret if you don’t find the animals would not eat him, but just The just-right, perfect gift like the Peepaw nickname, his grandson’s Chances are it’ll be returned career choice for Spencer stuck. The The day after December 25th. elder man replaced him in the firm that removes nuisance alligators in Brevard. Happy Holidays everyone! “I think it’s fun. It keeps me busy,” Keep smiling! said Palm Bay’s Spencer. Dr. Sammy SL At 150 pounds, fully clothed, his quarry can outweigh him nearly six times. He responds to calls when alligators become large or aggressive, threatening people or pets. Calls and catches are

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frequent in warm weather, but when temperatures cool, the alligators disappear. “once it drops below 60 degrees, you can forget it, dadgummit,” Spencer said. Alligators seek underwater caves until the mercury rises. The work gets harder as winter approaches, with Florida’s state reptile gaining weight before hibernation. Spencer wants to retire from his encore career and hopes to find someone else to carry on the tradition. “I reckon I’m not as strong as I once was and I want to go out never bein’ bit,” he said, his slow drawl betraying his Florida Cracker roots — “and proud of it.” He’ll let his license expire in April. “I reckon it’s time,” he said. For more information on nuisance alligators or to take him up on his mentoring offer, call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Statewide nuisance Alligator Program hotline at 866-392-4286. SL

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In nearby Titusville, you can visit a number of my favorite educational and inexpensive sites. I suggest the award-winning Parrish Medical Center Complex on north Washington Ave. In 2002, Parrish Medical Center opened its large facility incorporating each of the seven healing environment elements as recommended by the Center for Health Design. Inside, the ceiling soars to five stories with wonderful natural light. Parrish Health Village is where three of Titusville’s most notable historic homes have been moved after extensive refurbishment. These historic buildings create a sense of charm, dignity and grace. Call 321-268-6111 for more details. you may want to check out the American Police Hall of Fame and Museum at 6350 Horizon Dr. Founded in 1960, it is the nation’s first national police museum and memorial. open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, the $12 admission is discounted for children, seniors, military, law enforcement officers and their survivors. Call 321-264-0911 for more information. The United States Astronaut Hall of Fame, part of the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, is another unique destination in Titusville, but you may want to reserve a full day for this outing. open from 12 to 6 p.m., you can explore the vast collection of art works, see remarkable displays, exhibits and tributes dedicated to space exploration. Bring your grandchildren or have your own photo taken with “the space man” and enjoy lunch at several self-service restaurants

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with many menu options or have lunch with an astronaut. Located at at 6225 Vectorspace Blvd., the Complex is open daily, except Dec. 25 and certain launch days. There is a huge variety of options for admission, too, so you may want to call 321-269-6101 for all the details. The Merritt Island national Wildlife Refuge is on SR 402. More than 1,500 species of plants and animals live on 140,000 acres. I recommend the visitor information center located four miles east of Titusville as a great place to start your visit to this marvelous and free destination. Call 321-861-0667 for more information. My final recommendation is the Valiant Air Command Warbird Air Museum at 6600 Tico Rd. each March, this museum sponsors an astounding air show and throughout the year, the museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission starts at $18, with customary discounts. Contact the museum at 321-268–1941 for price information, as the museum frequently offers free admission, such as when it opens the hangars and gift shop for the upcoming Boomer Senior Guide expo. SL

As December begins I’m not looking forward to seeing what happens every year: people complaining about the commercialism that starts after Halloween; people complaining parades should be called Christmas, not holiday parades; people not understanding the beliefs of others and being considerate, which often ruins a season of happiness for all, even if for different reasons. Any of the holidays that occur during this time are important and usually joyous celebrations. Christmas for Christians, Chanukah for Jews, Kwanzaa (cultural not religious) for African-Americans, Bodhi Day for Buddhists and some years, Ramadan for the Muslims are all important to the celebrants. The real meaning for the religious ones takes place in the home, in the houses of worship, in the hearts of people. Some people not realizing there are other holidays besides their own take the attitude that the season should only mention their own holiday not thinking about and respecting the beliefs and feelings of the others. I believe the expression very popular in December ends with, “Goodwill to all.” each of the holidays should be celebrated by those who are of that

religion or culture with this good holiday feeling but call to mind that the reason they are Lucy celebrating has Kline nothing to do with the commercialism of stores advertising to make bigger profits, shopping, drinking good cheer or spending money. With all the fighting going on in this world, partly due to a difference in the beliefs of the many different people, we should particularly be proud that our country has freedom of religion and the separation of church and state, created so that no level of government could promote one religion over another. Therefore neutrality must be followed and public events sponsored by any government accomplish this when they have a holiday parade or any holiday occurrence. That same occurrence by individuals is celebrated in their homes, in their houses of worship and in their hearts. Whatever your belief and practices, may December, the month ending the Gregorian year, be a good and happy one to all and meaningful to you in your own personal beliefs.

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Memories As people age, there are comments made about memory loss. When you forget something, people joke. “you have early-onset Alzheimers.” The senior person’s response, while pointing to the head may be, “I have so much stored up here that it takes longer to retrieve the information.” During holiday periods, people recall experiences and events of years gone by. Celebrations, decorations, songs, trees and reunions trigger memories. The recall mechanism helps us gather what we have learned and stored. People who live a long life have had speed bumps as well as happy memories on their journey. Happy memories could include childhood adventures, special birthdays, high school sports, buying the first automobile, the first love, religious milestones, college, the first job, marriage, births of children and grandchildren, travel and retirement. For each person the happy memories add continuous joy in life. each person has his or her share of sad memories. They may include teenage years, auto accidents, not making the sports team, deaths of family and friends, boot camp, combat, loss of jobs, financial setbacks, failed marriages and lingering illnesses. Life is a mixture of good and bad memories. People live, grow and learn from these memories. They remember without agonizing. Mental fitness, which is so important for a long life, strengthens memory as well as knowing that life is an adventure.

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milestone celebrations, television programs, visits with old Ed friends, greeting Baranowski cards and magazines. For many years Reminisce, the magazine that brings back the good times, has shared memories for its readers. each issue includes numerous photographs that take the reader back 50 years or more. each issue includes life celebrations, old automobiles, life events, travel, teen years, advertisements, reunions, cartoons, financial challenges, humor, military experiences, unforgettable fashions, recipes, embarrassing moments, radio show memories and a legacy for the future. Preserving memories can be part of your legacy. Seniors are compiling family histories, using scrapbooking techniques to chronicle family photo memories while identifying people. others are writing their autobiographies. no fancy writing skills are required—just write your memories in your style and words. As people enjoy these memory activities, they relive the memories with a focus on the good times. Holiday gifts now include memory book gifts for the family. May your memories be happy! Ed Baranowski is president of Topics Unlimited, a Melbourne-based education, seminar and consulting company. He can be reached at topicsed@aol.com. SL

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It’s Tuesday morning at the Wickham Park Senior Center (WPSC) and the multipurpose room is quiet with seniors intently listening to numbers being called out. It can change in an instant when you hear someone yell, “Bingo!â€? Just like that, there’s a winner, the game is over and someone has extra cash. Played in halls and senior centers around the U.S., bingo is one of the country’s most popular games of chance. originating in Italy in the 1600s, a form of lottery called Lo Giuoco del Lotto d’Italia, it soon became a hit in the U.S. in the early 19th century under the name “beano,â€? where players used dried beans, rubber stamps and cardboard to play. Soon it became bingo and by the 1940s was a wild success. Although it’s not exactly a Vegas casino game, bingo has been drawing hundreds of players throughout the county, with cash and prizes for the winners. “It’s amazing. We have new people coming all the time and there’s (sic) typically 80 to 90 people, easialy going over 100 sometimes,â€? said WPSC bingo director 6WDWH RI WKH $UW Marcia Manz. “I (TXLSPHQW General & Cosmetic Dentistry )DFLOLW\ think that it’s • Intra Oral Camera bingo itself that • Cosmetic Imaging draws people in, • Digital X-Rays • CEREC CAD/CAM MODERN, HIGH-TECH DENTAL CARE but people also come because Our Services Include: everyone is so Dr. Cedric C. Chenet • Customized Full & Partial Dentures • Dental Exams & Preventative Services friendly.â€? Retired UNITED STATES • Endodontic / Root Canal Treatment For many snow- • Crowns (Caps) & Bridges AIR FORCE with 25 years experience in all birds, retirement • Porcelain Veneers & Cosmetic Bonding • Cosmetic / Tooth-Colored Fillings phases of general, doesn’t mean a • Implant Restorations • Extractions & Minor Oral Surgery cosmetic & cozy rocking chair. reconstructive dentistry • Zoom 1-hr Bleaching For some, it’s keeping busy and 2IĂ€FH 3DUN 3ODFH 6XLWH getting out to meet 0HOERXUQH )ORULGD www.chenetdental.com PLOH 1RUWK IURP FRUQHU RI :LFNKDP 0XUUHOO

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Locals give advice on senior computer buying By anGela SMith

The holidays are quickly approaching and prices on big ticket items such as computers are dropping — giving consumers more choices — a good thing for some. For others, it makes their buying decision rather difficult. “When I first bought my computer a year ago I had no clue what I was doing and what I needed,� said local senior Meredith Rogers. “I purchased whatever the young man at the store said I had to have and after talking with my children I realized I didn’t need any of it.� Many seniors regret their large purchases, for the other reasons. From an array of personal computers and tablets, to sleek iPads and laptops, the task of finding the one for them becomes increasingly harder and many fall victim to the salesperson’s pitch. With the help of local support groups, purchasing a computer this holiday season can easier. Larry French of the Brevard Users Support Group suggests you should have questions prepared to ask the salesperson, along with a list of how you will be using the computer. “Don’t over buy,� French said. “That’s the main problem I see. People get a computer that’s more powerful than what they needed it for. you can buy a simple one for under $500.� While desktops are less portable, a little cheaper and more durable, French believes a laptop might be a better purchase. “We get asked this question all the time,� French said. “It’s a personal choice, but if you plan to travel a lot, a laptop is a good thing to have and you can also set it up and use it at home. It also makes it easier to bring to the club for us to look at and help you with.� According to Richard Bradley of the Space Coast Macintosh Users Group, the choice of the operating system really doesn’t matter. “From a beginner’s perspective, both have almost the same interfaces

that are pretty easy to use,� Bradley said. “If you look at a MAC years ago and today, the menu is almost the same. It relatively doesn’t change, unlike Windows where you have to learn the updates and changes occur a lot.� According to Stacey Kile of Simply Seniors Computer Tutors, who hosts computer classes at the Wickham Park Senior Center, both a PC and a MAC will take you to the Internet, enable you to send and receive emails and do word processing. “I find that the Macintosh operating systems gives you one way to do things and the only way to do them,� says Kile. “But if you’re looking for more choices on how to do things, Microsoft is the other option and it’s much cheaper.� As for safety concerns regarding viruses, Bradley suggests that Macintosh is a bit safer as more people use Microsoft and it is more likely the security risks occur on the most popular operating system. He still suggests security measures no matter what system you have as each one is prone to anything.

Kile is holding a special computer buying class for seniors at 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 9 at the Wickham Park Senior Center. Call 321-255-4494 for details about the class. SL

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Although there is a disclaimer at the end of my column that states I am not an attorney, I will reemphasize it at the beginning of this column. This topic is meant to be a layman’s guide to fiduciary responsibility and not a legal opinion. Many times over the years, I have been asked the meaning of fiduciary responsibility. Dictionary.com defines a fiduciary as “a person bound to act as a trustee for another’s benefit, as a trustee in relation to his beneficiary.� That simply defines a community association board member. Florida Homeowners Association statute 720.303(1) and Florida Condominium Association law 718.111(1)(a) have the exact same following language — “The officers and directors of an association have a fiduciary relationship to the members who are served by the association.� This language is in the law because board members represent the community as a public interest. When association owners accept the position of officer or board members, they have the responsibility to act in good faith and take the association’s best interest when making decisions on behalf of the community. Board members may not consider personal interest and remember that the board acts as a single entity rather than individually as directors. Fiduciary responsibility requires that decisions are made carefully after exercising due diligence on the subject to be determined. If sufficient information is not available to make an educated conclusion, the board should table the matter to another specific time. The interim should be used to consult experts, set relative specifications, consider alternatives and be sure the end result accomplishes the original goal. your association residents elected a board because they rely on it to preserve property values, maintain and enhance the common property and carefully and fairly carry out the association documents. once this is accomplished, the board has acted to fulfill the common good and satisfied the fiduciary responsibility. It’s important to point out that Mr. Kneiser is not an attorney and legal questions should be referred to your attorney. However, a requirement of his community association manager’s license is to stay abreast of the Florida Association laws. Contact him with any questions at frank@suntreeflorida.com. SL

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John and Debbie Linden love spending time with their grandchildren, but what they love most is time spent with a purpose. Beyond helping others, Debbie and her mother, Betty Mosely, model motherly love for their local grands and greatgrands, Alex and Ariel. John and Debbie are rarely seen apart. For the last 20 years, they have spent day and night together, at the dusk of their career working for the same boss in navy civil service. After retirement, they volunteer for the King Center, Brevard Rescue Mission, His Place Ministries, Guardian Ad Litem and local missions through Church at Viera. “Whether it is our local grandchildren, or our other six grandchildren scattered across the United States, we teach love of service,” Debbie said. “The children make a unique contribution. When we are volunteering at the rescue mission or any place with children, our grandchildren simply play with them and give them a sense of normalcy they lack in crisis.” Debbie and Betty make a unique contribution within their own family. Alex and Ariel’s mom is not around, so in addition to setting an example of service to others, they also make time for fun. The three generations do what they call girls day out, shopping and having lunch. “It’s important they receive that special maternal love and attention and female role modeling,” John said. “It’s something I certainly can’t do.” The entire family shares a love of the movies, alternating choices of comedy, drama or action flicks and movie house location. one thing the entire clan does not take part in is travel, though John and Debbie love it and practically keep bags packed to dash off at a moment’s notice. “We did a family cruise once, and it ended up being a lot of work, and we barely got to do a thing we wanted to do as a couple,” Debbie said. “Been there, done that.” To contact the Lindens or support them in their passion for local mission work, call 321- 259-3454. SL

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Melbourne’s Steve Chadwick, left, was inducted into the National Adult Baseball Association (NABA) Hall of Fame at the Orleans Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas, Nev. on Oct. 25, 2011. Shane Fugita, right, president and CEO of the NABA, presented the plaque to Chadwick who has been involved in over 50/60 baseball for more than 15 years as a player and manager. He was previously inducted into the Over50/60 Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005.

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LoCAL PILoT continued from page 26 Dawn Cope of Melbourne, co-wing leader for the Space Coast, has been involved since 2005. “I go to hospitals and talk to doctors and make them aware that it’s available,” she said. “I also go to schools and talk to principals. I don’t think it’s that well known. They don’t even realize it’s out there.” Passengers need to meet financial guidelines, treatments can not be available locally, and passengers must be medically stable and able to climb into a small plane. Pilots donate their time, aircraft and fuel. There is never a charge for the services, but passengers are responsible for overnight accommodations, meals and ground transportation. Trachtman said he is often moved by many of his younger passengers, some of whom pass away later, despite modern medicine. “I hate to sound corny, but when I’m taking kids, I always take a picture. It is really special to be able to help them,’’ he said. For more information, visit angelflightse.org or call 800-352-4256. SL

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Are you a dog owner? By Maureen PhilliPS

Water Conservation & Public outreach Manager City of Titusville nationally, it is estimated that 40 percent of all households have at least one dog. If we follow the national trend, that means we have approximately 107,520 dogs residing in Brevard County households. Dogs can produce approximately one pound of waste each day, which can have a significant impact on the water quality of local waterways. The City of Titusville Water Resources’ Conservation Program and Stormwater Utility created the Bag It! Trash It! Program. This program focuses on encouraging Titusville pet owners to pick up after their pets, as well as informing residents of the detrimental effect of pet waste on the environment. Through the program, Titusville distributes doggie waste bag dispensers to local animal shelters, veterinary hospitals and pet owners, as well as installing dog waste stations at Titusville’s Sandpoint Park and Max Brewer bridge. Dog waste is not fertilizer. People think that since dog waste contains some nutrients such as nitrogen, which can enhance plant growth, it does no harm when left on the ground. However, dog waste contains contaminants that are bad for humans, their dogs and the environment. Just like human waste, dog waste contains numerous bacteria and viruses including fecal coliform bacteria, which can cause illness. Dog waste can also harbor parasites such as hookworms

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and roundworms that can be transmitted to humans and other animals. Dog waste left on the ground can get into waterways through storm water runoff, rain or irrigation water that washes the waste into the curb and then into a storm drain. once in the storm water system, runoff carries the waste with its contaminants into either the Indian River Lagoon or the St. Johns River. Dog waste is detrimental to waterways because the nutrients in it can trigger algae blooms that can block the sunlight needed by aquatic plants. Algae and its subsequent decay also rob the water of oxygen, killing plants, fish and wildlife. Algae blooms can also trigger respiratory issues in people. They also look and smell bad. Just like on the ground, animal waste in a waterway can cause illness in humans who come into physical contact with it or ingest the water. The simple solution to eliminating dog waste in waterways is to Bag It! and then Trash It! Waste needs to be picked up, placed in a bag and then disposed of in the trash. At home, pet owners should keep their yards clean by regularly picking up waste. owners should always keep doggie waste bags handy when walking their dogs. Pet waste should never be disposed of by putting it into storm drains, washing it into curbs, or dumping it into rivers, ponds, lakes or creeks. Titusville water customers can contact the Water Resources’ Conservation office to receive a free, refillable Bag It! Trash It! doggie waste bag dispenser or for more information on the program by calling 321-383-5669. SL

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effective date would be the first Ask Lynne of the following month. So if you Lynne Meagher made the change SHINE during January, your effective date for the change would be Feb. 1. you would again be able to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan during the next Annual enrollment Period (oct. 15 – Dec. 7, 2012). SHIne counselors, like Lynne, have received indepth training so they can provide unbiased assistance as you make this important decision. A SHIne counselor will not tell what you should do, but will guide you through the comparison process so you can make an educated choice. Call the elder Helpline toll-free at 1-800-96-eLDeR (1-800-963-5337) in Cocoa to contact a SHIne counselor to get an immediate answer about your Medicare or other health insurance coverage, or for information about volunteering with SHIne. SHIne (Serving Health Insurance needs of elders) is an award winning, statewide volunteer based program that provides free, unbiased counseling and information for people on Medicare, their families and caregivers. SHIne is a program of the Florida Department of elder Affairs, administered in partnership with the state’s eleven Area gencies on Aging. In Brevard County, our Area Agency on Aging is the Senior Resource Alliance located in both Cocoa and orlando. If you have a question you would like the Ask Lynne column to answer, please write or email Lynne at info@myseniorlife.com.SL

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tuesday, Dec. 6 at 12:30 p.m. A Holistic Approach to Understanding Chronic Pain and Fatigue: Understanding Fibromyalgia Dr. Joe Strater, D.C. of Strater Family Chiropractic in Cocoa Beach will give a free presentation at the Freedom 7 Community Center. Seating is limited, so call today to reserve your space. Freedom 7 is located at 5000 Tom Warrriner Blvd. in the Cocoa Beach Country Club. RSVP by calling 321-783-9505. Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m. Is Hip Pain Slowing You Down? Presented by orthopedic Surgeon Kenneth Sands, MD, with Health First Physicians in the Viera Medical Plaza. Learn about hip resurfacing and hip replacement options. Viera - Pro-Health & Fitness Center, Wellness classroom on the first floor. 8745 n. Wickham Rd., Viera. For more information, call 321-434-4335. Saturday, Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. Health and Fitness with John Pierre For the last 15 years, John Pierre, nutrition and fitness consultant, has been lecturing throughout the United States about the powers of a plant-based diet. His current project is nutrition and fitness consultant to ellen Degeneres. Healthy snacks will be served. Sponsored by Healthy Planet of Brevard. Cocoa Beach Public Library, 550 north Brevard Ave., Cocoa Beach. For information, call 321-868-1104. Monday, Wednesday, Friday Riseup4fitness Instructor Gail Hudson has designed a class geared towards people who have or who want to begin running and would like to improve their endurance, train for a 5k, or shed a few pounds. Participants need a pair of shoes suitable for running and must wear run appropriate clothing. The program meets on Mon., Wed. and Fri. from 7:30-8:15 a.m. at the Satellite Beach Sports & Recreation Park. For information, call 321-773-6458.

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meaLS on WheeLS Serve our community through meals on Wheels as a volunteer driver. meals on Wheels delivers more than 900 meals to elderly individuals who are homebound. Volunteer opportunities are available to friendly, caring individuals able to drive one day a week, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. must have a valid driver’s license and a properly insured vehicle. Volunteers deliver much more than a meal – they provide daily safety checks, cheerful conversation and encouragement.

to volunteer, please call (321) 639-8770, so no senior goes hungry in brevard County.

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Brevard's 1st annual Festival of Wreaths Gala The Wickham Park Senior Center is holding a gala and silent auction to benefit the two organizations: the Wickham Park Senior Center and the Center for the Visually Impaired. Unique, handmade wreaths will be available to preview and bid on from Sunday, Dec. 4 through Friday, Dec. 9 with the gala and silent auction on Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. The silent auction and gala will take place at the Wickham Park Senior Center located at 2785 Leisure Way in Melbourne, just off Wickham Road. Admission for everyone over the age of 12 is $4 and includes entertainment, refreshments and digital photos with Santa. Framed prints are available for a nominal fee. For more details, call 321-292-4054.

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11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m.

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Rubber Bridge Belly Dancing Duplicate Bridge

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Carissa Melton, a server at Grand Villa’s open house Halloween party, dressed as a flapper, takes a break from taking orders on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011 in Melbourne, Fla.

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Candy is a wonderful, beautifully marked calico, about 3 years old. She was abandoned in a subdivision, where she was afraid and hungry. She adopted a nice family who fed her and kept her warm until they could get her into rescue. She is a smart, aectionate kitty with a curious side. She loves to be petted and sit next to you, purring. Candy is a super sweet cat, who won't give you cavities, just lots of love. Candy is spayed, tested for Aids/Leukemia, is up to date on vaccines and microchipped. Application and approval required. For more information, please contact her foster mom at 321-795-9015 or cathy17@c.rr.com.

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Life down under with submariner By Maria SonnenBerG

Barbara Baird has enjoyed 17 honeymoons, all with the same guy. Baird’s husband, Lieutenant Malcolm “Mac” Baird, spent a good chunk of two decades under the sea in Polaris submarines; whenever the sailor returned after months at sea, the couple enjoyed a honeymoon. “We defined a honeymoon as any time we got back together after more than three months of separation,” Mac Baird said. In 1988, after 20 years of service, the navy offered him a promotion, which he politely declined. “I had promised Barbara in 1969, that my career would dictate our lifestyle for not more than the first 20 years of our marriage,” he said. “She remembered.” Baird’s association with subs started in 1965, with a high school summer job helping overhaul subs at the Portsmouth naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. He liked the work and the workers, so in 1968, Baird put college on hold and enlisted in the navy, volunteering for submarine duty. He entered life under the sea, a combination of stale air, strange odors and stealth. “When a nuclear sub leaves port, shuts the hatch and submerges, that is usually the last time you will breathe fresh air for many weeks,” Baird said. “The air you take with you is circulated and recirculated. Back in the days

and when smoking was ala lowed, I would average half the equivalent of a pack and half per week passively, but that was the tip of the iceberg.” Cooking gases, lubricants, diesel fuel, garbage, dirty laundry, body odor and the venting of sanitary tanks added to the malodorous mix. “It could take as much as several weeks of showers after a patrol before my body could shake the odor of submarine,” he said. excitement may be in the mix for some Senior life Maria Sonnenberg sailors, but for subAbove: Mac Baird as Officer of the Deck aboard the USS Tecumseh. mariners the goal is Right: Mac and Barbara Baird ready to paint the town. for their boat to remain unknown as it checks things out. incapable of doing, weighed against the “We occasionally detected subs beyears of accumulated submerged time hell of family separation.” longing to the other corporation, so we with average patrols lasting 75 days, now settled firmly on dry land in would just track them at ranges beyond Baird had plenty of underwater time to Merritt Island with a second career as their ability to counter-detect us,” mull over the reasons why anyone senior investment association with the Baird said. would take on this kind of job. The sun would be soon forgotten “The answer I settled on was leader- Dow Group at Merrill Lynch, Baird continues to reach back to the lessons after the boat left port, and actually ship beyond anything average people learned under the sea. became an annoyance upon return. can comprehend,” he said. “It is also a “I still live with the same discipline “normal daylight would be very uncareful balance between adventure, and organization and it annoys the heck comfortable for a couple of weeks withchallenge and excitement of inner out of my wife,” he said. “on a submaout strong, dark glasses,” Baird said. space travel, of doing something rine, you are your brother’s keeper. SL During a career that spanned five 99.999 percent of the population is

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When Cathy’s Angels dance, you won’t notice wings or halos, but you will see the love of dancing on their smiling faces, all they way down to their high-stepping feet. This fun-loving group wouldn’t think of allowing achy joints or bad weather to keep them home from noon to 2 p.m. each Wednesday when they meet at the Titusville Public Library, 2121 S. Hopkins Ave. to enjoy one another’s company, practice a new routine or prepare for a performance. Mims resident Cathy Johnson started the group in the 1980s at a country western night club in Titusville. From there, the membership has grown to about 50. Johnson said that she felt the area needed this type of social contact and a structured outlet for women who wanted to stay active and contribute to charitable organizations in Brevard. “They are all angels,� Johnson said. “They all serve in the community in one or more ways.� Jean Fishers said, “I came from england and heard about line dancing. I didn’t know what it was about. That was 15 years ago! now, I do some clogging too.� The Dancing Angels perform at area locations including the Searstown Mall, Brevard Alzheimers Centers, local nursing homes, assisted living facilities and senior apartment complexes. “We have so much fun, and it’s exercise and a social outlet,� Trish Morris said. While some of the members say they can’t kick as high as they once could, and maybe their hearing is a bit challenged, those little obstacles don’t diminish their love and determination to set aside two hours each week to

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Cathy Johnson (front) leads her Dancing Angels on Nov. 2, 2011 at the Titusville Public Library as they rehearse for a community performance. rehearse to tunes such as New York, New York and Slow Boat to China. “We have about 80 tunes to which we perform,� Johnson said. Angel Marge Roberts assists Johnson with the group’s choreography. The group always welcomes new members. Visitors may stop by the library and observe. Members pay a $3 fee for each session. For information, call Johnson at 321-269-3082 or email her at cj49117@gmail.com. SL

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It looks like a Disney creation, but it’s real. rant umbrellas. It looks like a Disney creation, but it’s real. Red and pink poinsettias gracefully lined the small Arneson River Theatre stage, where scenes from the Sandra Bullock movie Miss Congeniality were filmed. The open-air theater has had a long history of performances with the stage portion on one side of the river and the seats on the other. The stonework and Christmas flowers were simple yet

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Large old-growth trees give a canopy feeling to the River Walk, making it seem visitors are inside rather than out. Rather than circling the limbs, the decorators position the Christmas light strands down from the center tops of the trees. Small weights on the end of each strand keep them straight and going in the correct direction. This arrangement provided a dramatic difference from typical holiday lights. Since I had traveled here from the blustery single-digit temperatures of Indiana, the daily highs of 60 to 70 degrees were a wonderful change. San Antonio generally has great weather for sightseeing in December, so all I needed was a light jacket for evenings. everywhere we looked, diners were enjoying their food outdoors. By lodging directly on the famous River Walk, I was at the heart of the action and could walk just about anyplace I wanted to go. The Hotel Contessa is one of the newer options directly on the River Walk. A mammoth eye-riveting Christmas tree graced the atrium area, and the decor throughout was cheerful yet elegant. exposed brick in my room added an interesting touch, but a window overlooking the water was the highlight. The ground-level restaurant, Las Ramblas, features modern Spanish cuisine and has patio seating along the water. Before heading to the Alamo, which is just blocks away, I watched the IMAX version of the famous events that transpired in 1836. Viewing “Alamo: the Price of Freedom” beforehand made the visit to the Alamo complex easier to Continued to page 36

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Water levels up in St. Johns By eric ciocher

inshore In the Banana and Indian River lagoons watch for the water to get cold. This should be a good time to target redfish and seatrout in the deeper canals. I recommend using live shrimp and slowly retrieved jigs in these deep water spots. Offshore The Pelican Flats and surround- Eric Ciocher ing reefs should stay producing snapper, grouper and kingfish though out the winter months. A productive bait for the reef fish will be frozen sardines. Surf In December, anglers should see the catches of flounder stay in play along the beaches and inlets until around Christmas. The best bait for these flat fish are small finger mullet or mud minnows on the bottom of the inlet. Another alternative would be to cast a small jig tipped with a piece of shrimp and work it slowly on the bottom. Freshwater The water levels are back up in the St. Johns River and the speck fishing should turn on as the first cold fronts return to the Space Coast. As we close out 2011 and head into 2012, I wish everyone great fishing and a happy Holiday season! See you on the water! Capt. eric Florida Regulations For Florida State fishing license information visit the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission website myfwc.com or call 850-488-3641. About the Captain Capt. eric is the host of the television show Ultimate Catch, which airs on Bright House Sports network, channel 47 every Sunday at 11:30 a.m. and repeats every Thursday at 11:30 a.m. SL

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comprehend. When Santa Anna’s troops descended on Davy Crocket we were all sniffling. WHen yoU Go Dinner one evening was at Biga on the Banks, which specializes in Asian-influenced contemporary cuisine. I sat next to Texas-sized windows overlooking the river, and the passing boats decorated with brightly colored lights only served to enhance the experience. I enjoyed a rich concoction of baked cauliflower with a blend of cheeses: biga.com. For authentic Mexican street food and ambience there’s La Gloria near the Pearl Senior life Photo courtesy of the san Brewery: antonio convention and Visitors Bureau lagloriaicehouse.com. Holiday visitors to San Christmas is a wonderAntonio can create a ful time to visit San new tradition by learnAntonio because there ing to make tamales. are so many special holiday events going on. Foodies might especially enjoy the tamale-making and cooking demonstrations held in December at the Pearl Brewery complex. For more information: visitsanantonio.com. The tour I took was through Alamo Helicopter Tours from Stinson Municipal Airport: alamohelicoptertours.com. Kathryn Lemmon is a freelance travel writer.

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“I was completely surprised to get that award, but I really enjoyed it. I just like making money for the library. We used to only buy equipment and other needs, but now we’re buying a lot of books because their budget has been cut so much,’’ he said. Shenton’s said that his favorite result of his volunteer work is, “Getting kids to read.’’ For more information about the Friends of the Melbourne Public Library, call 321-952-4514. SL Senior life George White

Former systems engineer Scott Shenton of Indialantic, in 2009, was honored with The Jefferson Award for Public Service for donating thousands of hours as a volunteer with the Friends of The Melbourne Public Library.

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Moonwalkers Alan Bean and Buzz Aldrin mug for the camera when 30 legendary astronauts visited Kennedy Space Center on Nov. 5 and 6, 2011 for the world’s largest Astronaut Autograph and Memorabilia Show in Titusville, Fla. More than 30 legendary astronauts visited Kennedy Space Center on nov. 5 and 6, for the world’s largest Astronaut Autograph and Memorabilia Show. Hero astronauts and space icons such as Mercury 7 astronaut Scott Carpenter, Apollo 11 moonwalker Buzz Aldrin and Apollo 13 astronauts Fred Haise and Jim Lovell gathered with others for a star-studded weekend. In addition to autograph sessions, guests had access to exclusive photo opportunities, a lunch celebrating the Space Shuttle program, a Gemini XII Anniversary dinner and astronaut talks. SL

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Q: Why is greek yogurt such a big deal? is it more nutritious than regular yogurt? A: Both regular American-style yogurt and Greek-style yogurt can be very nutritious choices. For some people, the excitement over Greek yogurt relates mainly to its velvety, thick, creamy texture. Greek yogurt is much thicker than regular yogurt because a lot of the liquid whey is strained out. It doesn’t need the pectin or other thickeners found in many yogurts. As for nutritional differences, Greek yogurt is higher in protein than regular yogurt, with six ounces of the nonfat version supplying 15 to 18 grams instead of the 6 or 8 grams you’ll find in regular

yogurt. Straining out the whey makes it lower in carbohydrates, which means less lactose for lactose-intolerant people. However, removing the whey also makes Greek yogurt substantially lower in calcium. nonfat and reduced-fat Greek yogurt usually provides about 170 to 200 milligrams of calcium in six ounces, instead of at least 300 to 350 mg in plain regular yogurt. Some brands may contain more, but check labels if you’re counting on yogurt for calcium. one more caution: the more concentrated yogurt means calories and any fat present get more concentrated, too. Six ounces of plain nonfat Greek yogurt contain about 90 to 100 calories (similar to regular nonfat plain yogurt). But the same continued to page 27

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Angel Flight Southeast coordinates local pilots for free air transportation for children and adults with medical or compelling humanitarian needs. From left are co-wing leader Dawn Cope and volunteer pilot, Merritt Island attorney Jerry Trachtman meeting at Trachtman’s aircraft housed in Melbourne.

Without the non-profit organization Angel Flight, patients needing far away medical treatments, or others with compelling humanitarian needs, would have to pay full air fare and might have to do without. Angel Flight Southeast, which covers 3,000 flights annually from Brevard County, is a member of Air Charity network, considered the world’s largest charitable aviation network involving 7,500 pilots. Flights are coordinated for repetitive medical treatment, such as chemotherapy; clinical trials and research into rare diseases; organ transplant candidates, donors or organ or bone marrow transplants; special needs summer camps for children; victims of abuse seeking relocation; familes receiving assistance from the Shriners hospitals, Ronald

McDonald Houses or other similar organizations; and emergency disaster relief. Merritt Island Attorney Jerry Trachtman, who keeps his turboprop airplane at Melbourne International Airport, said, “It’s happy at times and sad at times. We have our laughs and we have our tears with the families.’’ He has done seven flights in 2011. “I knew another pilot who told me about it and I said I like to help those people too. I’m a lucky guy and I know it and the ability to help these people that need help gives me a lot of satisfaction,’’ he said. Trachtman’s Piper Meridian Turboprop has a range of about 1,000 miles on jet fuel. “Usually, because I have the ability to go far, I can save them (Angel Flight) one pilot,’’ he said. continued to page 27

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