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At age 89, Artie Ulmer of Melbourne is now the world record holder for the oldest bowler to bowl a 300 in a sanctioned league.

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Last year, SENIOR LIFE put out a call for local models. More than 120 boomers and seniors applied. Some were professional models and others had never considered modeling until now. After narrowing the search to about 75 men, women and some children, the models were invited to the Viera office for an initial “Go See.” There, they shared a little more about their interests and preferences, which aided further in the search for the perfect cover for the 2011 Boomer/Senior Guide. t Models and photographers met in different locations for t various shots and each time, the decision became increasingly more difficult. Who would be on the cover? The answer will be revealed on Wednesday, Feb. 23 at the 2011 Boomer/Senior Guide Launch Party! Come to the Melbourne Auditorium at 625 E. Hibiscus Ave. to meet the models and many other people who will help bring our directory to life. For more details, call 321-757-9205.

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At age 89, Artie Ulmer of Melbourne is now officially the oldest bowler ever to score a perfect game of 300, which he achieved on Dec. 7 in the sanctioned Leisure Seniors League at Shore Lanes in Palm Bay. But that’s not the only exciting thing that has ever happened to him. Originally from Hicksville, N.Y., Ulmer served in World War II in the Air Force aboard a B-24 bomber and also manned the upper machine gun turret during bombing raids. After experiencing engine trouble over what was thenYugoslavia, the bomber was Or Receive a hit by aerial anti-aircraft bombs, forcing Abe Hardoon, M.D. $25 Off Gift Card the 10-member crew to bail out at 15,000 Board Certified - Internal Medicine Are you tired of long waits in ordinary Doctor’s Offices? feet.

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I share in the loss of fitness guru Jack LaLanne, who passed away due to respiratory failure on Jan. 23, 2011 at the age of 96. while bodybuilder Vic tanny has been credited with opening the first professional gym in the early 1930s in rochester, n.y., LaLanne popularized the concept. he also launched an early-morning television exercise show geared for housewives in the 1950s. he was passionate about staying healthy and he shared that passion with everyone he met. we recently met two others who are passionate about their healthy bodies. Iris davis and Bill tinkler both live in Brevard County and they inspire me. you can read their stories on page 3. we have asked them to join us on Feb. 23 at the melbourne Auditorium for the Boomer|Senior Guide expo, so they can talk with you. maybe they will inspire you, too. Valentine’s day is this month. It’s such a romantic time. In the past, we’ve held vow renewal ceremonies and everyone loved them. we look forward to putting this on our schedule for next year. If you would like to renew your vows with us, please let us know. If you have already renewed your vows or if you have a special story to share, we’d like to know. maybe we’ll feature your story. we are working hard to bring you two very special expos in the coming months. First, is the Boomer|Senior expo on Feb. 23, where we’ll launch our 2011 Boomer Guide, a very popular directory to clubs, organizations and support groups in the county. next month, we’re bringing you the tech Know expo with just about everything you want to know about today’s technology advances in home, health, cars and communication. we are trying to bring the best we can find to both expos, because you deserve nothing less. we hope you’ll join us and tell us how we did. life.com hope to see you soon, Jill Blue-Gaines jill@myseniorlife.com Flower of the Month Yellow Milkwort (Polygala rugelii) is a Florida endemic, found only in the Florida peninsula and nowhere else. This lemon-yellow wildflower is common in moist pine flatwoods and can be seen in Wickham Park, Melbourne, and the Cruickshank Sanctuary, Rockledge. The plant is an annual, blooming year round, but primarily spring through fall. Twenty-three species of milkwort can be found in Florida. Milkwort was so named because it was thought to stimulate breastmilk; however, this attribute is unfounded. www.spacecoastwildflowers SuBmItted By wAyne mAtChett

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Brevard libraries make beautiful music By maria Sonnenberg

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happy heart month! Not only is Valentine’s Day this month, but the American heart Association celebrates healthy hearts in February, which is also Low Vision Awareness month. throughout the month of February, other organizations and support groups have designated weeks and days set aside as recognition dates devoted to promoting their particular concerns. We, at SeNIor LIFe, have set aside Wednesday, Feb. 23 as our day this year to recognize and promote you, our readers. that’s the date of our Boomer|Senior expo and the 2011 Boomer Senior Guide Launch Party. We have been preparing for this special day most of the year and every day that draws us closer to it, makes us more excited. For months, we have received calls from readers who want to be sure they are on the list to receive a new directory as soon as possible. our advertisers, who make it possible for you to receive the publication at no cost, are just as eager to be included as are the non-profit support groups who provide many wonderful services in our county. mark your calendars for Wednesday, Feb. 23 and make plans to join us at the melbourne Auditorium from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. But don’t expect this to be like any other expo you have ever attended. We plan to bring the Guide to life! many of our advertisers will be at the expo, so you can put faces to the names and logos connected to their services. We have invited local restaurants and other vendors to provide tasty samples of their specialties for a nominal donation to worthy charities, and we will have many volunteer opportunities available for those who are trying to find some way to give back to the community. In addition, we will have music, entertainment and demonstrations from some of the clubs listed in myGuide as well as the opportunity for you to become involved right there. the parking is free and admission is free. however, we ask everyone who attends to bring at least one can of food for the Sharing Center to help restock the pantry.

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Q: Since I was 8 years old, I have had a Tom Thumb toy cash register. Still in working condition, it is around 7 inches tall with a green metal color. It was made by Western Stamping Co. in Michigan. Does it have any value? A: Tom Thumb toy cash registers are collectible. They were made in the 1940s and 1950s in several colors.

Those in good condition are seen selling in the range of $20 to $30. Q: Could you please explain the definition of “pressed glass”? A: Pressed glass is also called pattern glass. It is clear or colored glassware that has been formed by a pressing machine, which has a plunger that pushes molten glass into a mold. Deming Jarves, owner of the Boston and Sandwich Glass Co., was one of the first to employ a glass pressing machine in the early 1800s. A myriad of factories produced pressed-glass table services that included pitchers, butter dishes, tumblers, spoon holders, creamers, sugar bowls, cruets and compotes. Pick up the March issue of Senior Life to read more Antiques or Junque.

Brevard County now offers electronics recycling curbside Residents in unincorporated Brevard County now have the ability to recycle household electronics at curbside through Brevard County’s Solid Waste Management program and vendor Waste Management. Through the county’s newest recycling contract, residents may now contact Waste Management’s customer service department to schedule curbside pickups for computer equipment, laptops, scanners, printers, fax machines, stereos, VCRs, or televisions. Printer cartridges can be placed in a clear bag and placed on top of the items in the regular recycling bin. “Because household electronics contain toxic materials, they should not be going to landfills,” said Pam Shoemaker, Brevard recycling coordinator. “They are classified as hazardous by the federal government because cathode ray tubes have a significant amount of lead.” Household electronics can also be recycled at the county’s Central Disposal Facility Household Electronics Recycling Center in west Cocoa. To request a curbside pickup, customers north of Viera Boulevard and Patrick Air Force Base should call 321-636-6894. Customers south of Viera Boulevard and Patrick Air Force Base should call 321-723-4455.

Gretchen Lux takes over as director for the Harbor City Harmonizers on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011.

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Gretchen Lux took over the position as director for the Harbor City Harmonizers on Jan. 1. The new director brings with her 30 years of professional vocal experience, including 20 years as a vocalist and soloist with the U.S. Navy Band and its 18-voice ensemble, the Sea Chanters Chorus. Lux sang for four sitting U.S. presidents among other influential leaders. She also recently served as church music director and cantor for several churches in Brevard County. “She comes well rounded,” said Dick Muir, vice president for marketing and public relations for the Harbor City Harmonizers. “The guys are really excited and really appreciate her. That’s a positive thing.”

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Final shuttle flight sparks memories for former local astronaut By martha maSiello

The close of the Space Program this year evokes special memories for Bruce Melnick, former astronaut and Merritt Island resident. Born in 1949, Melnick grew up on the West coast of Florida and had lofty dreams throughout his childhood. He knew his life would involve flying in some manner. Upon graduating with honors from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Melnick went on to obtain a master’s in aeronautical systems from the University of West Florida. He later was presented with an honorary Doctorate of Science from the University of West Florida. During his 20-year career with the U.S. Coast Guard, Melnick received many awards including two Distinguished Flying Crosses and the Secretary of Transportation Heroism Award. He logged more than 5,000 hours of flying time in various aircraft. Melnick, who has logged more than 300 hours in space, was selected by NASA in June 1987 and became an astronaut in August 1988. He qualified for flight assignment as a mission specialist and flew on Discovery STS-41 in October 1990. He was a flight engineer on STS-49, the maiden voyage of Endeavour in May 1991. During that mission, astronauts rescued and repaired the Intelsat VI satellite. The flight was historic in many aspects, but most noteworthy was the only three-person spacewalk, which Melnick conceptualized during the flight. Commander Melnick retired from the U.S. Coast Guard, left NASA in July 1992 and worked as an executive with Lockheed Martin, United Space Alliance and Boeing at Kennedy Space Center. Since retirement, Melnick has returned to his roots on the West coast of Florida. He said, “I think it is a shame that the Space Shuttle is being retired before a viable replacement is operational. The shuttle fleet, although aged, still has many launch cycles left before they

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Bruce Melnick, second from left, with the Crew of STS-49 Endeavour. should be taken out of service. We will have just completed the assembly of the International Space Station with the last shuttle flight. We will have no “down-mass” capability to bring home the science, hardware and experiments that the shuttles have provided.” STS-134 Endeavour, previously scheduled for launch in February, has been re-scheduled for its final launch in April 2011. It will deliver the Express Logistics Carrier-3 and the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer to the International Space Station. For more than 40 years, NASA has facilitated the transfer of its technology to the private sector, benefiting global competition, the economy and citizens throughout the world. SL

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Cocoa Beach Contra Dancers swirl and twirl to traditional jigs and reels. Hornpipes from the Scots-Irish tradition form the basic collection with the fiddle as the lead instrument. This form of folk dance appeals to all ages. Dancing partners are optional, as Contra of dance provides a new partner throughout the night. Catie Geist, who has been enjoying folk dancing for 30 years, said, “Contra dancing is so much fun, and I always have a big smile on my face the whole time I’m dancing!” Contra dances are held the first Saturday of each month at the Cocoa Beach Recreation Center, 321 Ramp Road., Cocoa Beach with classes starting at 7:30 p.m. For more information call 321-4273587 or visit cocoabeachcontra.org. Be sure to visit the Boomer/Senior Guide Expo on Feb. 23 to watch Contra and other folk dancers in motion. For more information about the expo see pages 20-21. SL

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Liberty Bell Memorial Museum An overlooked gem of a military museum is in downtown Melbourne. The Liberty Bell Memorial Museum and Melbourne Military Memorial Park is a project of Honor America, Inc., located in Wells Park, just west of Hickory Street and south of Hibiscus Boulevard. The replica of the Liberty Bell in Heritage Hall is the focal point of the museum and is positioned directly in the center of the hall under a skylight. In 1976, during the year of our nation’s Bicentennial Celebration, Brevard County elementary and secondary schoolchildren collected the funds necessary to purchase an uncracked replica of the Liberty Bell. The bell weighs one ton and was cast by the White Chapel Bell Foundry in London, England, where the original Liberty Bell was cast in 1751. The museum’s Freedom Hall houses military displays and our defense of freedom. Uniforms, decorations, weapons and military items are on exhibit. Aircraft and ship models are included. Special paintings and photographs of military activities and accomplishments line the walls. At the west end of Freedom Hall is an 800-square-foot multi–purpose room with a library, a recognition and award area, a multi-media presentation area, and meeting and classroom facilities. The museum houses many documents and memorabilia of America’s early history covering the

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Revolutionary and Civil Wars. Weapons on display include flintfired muskets and pistols. Outdoors, the Melbourne Military Memorial Park features a garden and meditation bench for each of the 10 major wars in which the United States has been involved. Designed in honor of our service personnel, the park holds monuments for the five major military branches and a special monument to honor those who lost their lives while training at the Melbourne Naval Air Station in WWII. There is no charge to visit the Liberty Bell Memorial Museum, but the museum welcomes donations. Museum hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The museum is closed Sundays and Mondays. The Melbourne Military Memorial Park, located adjacent to the Liberty Bell Memorial Museum, is open daily from dawn to dusk. There is no charge to tour the park. The museum is located at 1601 Oak St. in Melbourne. You may call the museum at 321-727-1776. SL

You’ve gotta have heart approach to each challenge Some of us are old enough to reChallenges means “First, you’ve gotta member the Van of Living to have heart.” Heart is connected with Buren Benny Age 100 love (matters of the heart) lyrics from the and our relationships with song You’ve Gotta Ed spouses, partners, children, Have Heart in the siblings and other family Broadway musical Baranowski members. Love is not just a Damn Yankees. once a year concern in seThe spirited and lecting a Valentine’s Day philosophical verses give us hope and a belief in the card. Jessica Archmint wrote “Keep future. You’ve Gotta Have Heart casts your Christmas-heart open all the year round.” Like the song says, “you must a spell and sets a tone for life. “When have miles and miles of heart.” Love is the odds are saying you’ll never win, an everyday affair. you’ve got to have hope.” Going on Teamwork in family activities, at “When your luck is batting zero, wait’ll work and in sports involves a heart-felt next year and hope.” Each part of life spirit and connection with others in the has wins and losses. It’s not always perfect; we may not be in the spotlight, pursuit of a common goal. Patriotism, the love of country is demonstrated but we must believe. through unselfish acts of citizens Energy generated from a healthy heart propels our bodily actions. People working together. The heart of the team who live a long life know that physical comes from the dedication of the participants even “when you’re batting fitness is critical to longevity. Heart zero.” health involves exercise, diet and Life’s journey must have a purpose, lifestyle choices. Mental fitness is a passion and a determination to linked to heart health. Exercising the succeed. A balanced life approach combrain keeps the mind strong, but bines the heart, fitness, spirituality and “you’ve gotta have heart.” Spirituality—the connectedness with love along with service to others. Yes, God—is a matter of the heart and soul. it is true — “all you really need is Strong beliefs, meditation, prayers and heart.” service to others are great for heart Ed Baranowski is president of health, too. The appreciation of others Topics Unlimited, a Melbourne-based and a recognition of “I’m okay; you’re education, seminar and consulting okay” reduces stress in life. Linked to company. He can be reached at this mental state is attitude. A positive topicsed@aol.com. SL

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We seniors certainly know how things have changed in our lifetime, some for the better and some questionable, but recently I had reason to recall another oldie. I commented to my son that I wasn’t sleeping too well lately and wondered if I needed a new mattress. His immediate reaction was, “Will you go and buy a new one? Yours is 50 years old.” Well, that wasn’t quite accurate, as I had moved mattresses around on different beds over the years. The one I’m using is only 30 years old, but the one he sleeps on when he comes to visit is 50 years old. How did it last so long? As a child growing up, I remember my mother turning over the mattresses every so often. When I married and we bought furniture, I always turned our mattress on a regular basis. My schedule was during spring and fall cleaning time. The custom was that one time you flipped the mattress over from side to side, the next time, from head to foot. That way, over the many years, every mattress was equally used on all parts. No wonder they lasted so long.

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I can’t do that with the 30 year old mattress or any I’ve seen over the latest years because mattresses Lucy no longer have hand Kline grips or “handles,” two on each side. This enabled you to grasp the handles, slide the mattress in the direction that would place it in a position to be flipped, and then flip it over. Today it is impossible for me to turn a mattress unless someone is here to help me, as there are no handles. There is no way I could lift and turn a mattress by myself as we housewives did for so many years and perhaps many generations. Remember those days when things were made to last a long time? I’ve looked around at mattresses a few times in the past few years, debating replacing mine. But never do I see one with handles and the one I sleep on from 30 years ago does not have them either. The mattress my son and other houseguests have used over the years does have these handles. It is 50 years old and the comfort is still there. Ah, for the good old days when things were meant to last and much less was sent to the garbage dumps. For the record, my sleep improved. It wasn’t the mattress but another cause of restlessness. Comments always welcome: asklucy3@juno.com. SL

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Collecting and appraising go hand in hand By GeorGe White

Collecting is so prevalent that many names exist for various types of collectors, such as: numismatist — coin collector; phillumenist — matchbook collector; or arctophile — teddy-bear collector. “Everybody has a different idea of what they want to collect,” said Don Guilbert, of West Melbourne. Guilbert’s baseball card collection is primarily from the 1960s onward. Gary W. Norman of Titusville received an elephant statue, which became the founding item of his collection, 32 years ago. The habit of collecting is often generational. Donna Chandler keeps a lamp from her grandmother’s owl collection while she collects wind chimes and coffee mugs with butterflies on them. Edwin S. Reynolds of Vero Beach has a collection of 20,000 toy soldiers at his home and gave lectures on them at the Cornell Museum of Art and History in Delray Beach, Fla. Having collections or valuable jewelry and antiques is nice, but it takes a trained eye to determine just how valuable your collection is, whether for resale or for insurance purposes. Carrie Williams, a certified gemologist appraiser at Wesche Jewelers has a trained eye. She completed two schools and has several years of experience as the top Wesche appraiser. “It took quite a long time to become an appraiser,’’ Williams said. “I love looking at very vintage and art deco jewelry and, as a jewelry designer, I like seeing different designs. That’s the fun part, seeing things that are different and unusual.’’ Jewelry appraisals can range from replacement value for insurance to the much lower value assigned to inherited pieces from an estate sale that are to be sold in the current market, she said. Antique appraisers, like William Doty of Cocoa, are not certified or licensed but depend on reputation and membership in a trade organization. Doty is a member of the New England Appraisers Association. “I don’t know everything, but I know a great deal after doing this for 40 years. I think it‘s a great thing for the people but you have to be very honest and fair,’’ he said. And, like jewelry, the value for selling prices can be up to 40 percent lower and can vary by region. “Like anything, it’s worth what you can get out of it,’’ he said. For more information about Wesche Jewelers, call 321-254-5441. For more information about antique appraisals by William Doty, call 321-638-2001. To meet other collectors or learn about collectible-related organizations and clubs, be sure to visit the Boomer Senior Expo and pick up a copy of the 2011 Boomer Guide on Feb. 23 at the Melbourne Auditorium from 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. SL

Lincoln Day Dinner The Brevard Republican Executive Committee will hold its annual Lincoln Day Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 5 at the Radisson at the Port, 6 -10 p.m. The keynote speaker will be Senator George LeMieux. Congressman Bill Posey and newly-elected Congresswoman Sandy Adams will also speak. Tickets for the event are $75 and can be purchased online at www.brevardrepublicans.org or payment by check payable to “Republican Party of Brevard” can be mailed to P.O. Box 410153, Melbourne, FL 32941-0153. For more information, call Republican Headquarters at 321-254-0073. The Brevard Republican Executive Committee meets the 2nd Thursday of the month, 6:30 p.m., at Temple Israel, 7350 Lake Andrew Road, Viera, Fla. 32940. Registered Republicans are welcome. Please bring your voter registration card. SL

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Antique appraiser William Doty of Cocoa with a fish-themed antique plate set worth about $300.

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Certified Gemologist Appraiser Carrie Williams works at Wesche Jewelers on Wickham Road. She’s the most experienced of four appraisers.

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Members of the Reserve Officers Association at their January 2011 meeting are, L-R: Staff Sergeant Stacie Greer (secretary/treasurer of the Reserve Enlisted Association), Rear Admiral Robert Merrilees (president) and Tom Kimmel, grandson of Admiral Husband E. Kimmel who was Commander of the Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.

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“It was the only time I ever used a parachute. I figured we were going to get captured by the Germans and eight out of 10 of us were, as soon as we hit the ground. I was among 13 Americans hidden and it took me about three months to get out,’’ he said. Unfortunately, during the time he was being held, one of his other brothers who was on the crew of a different bomber, was shot and killed. “It was very tough on my mother,’’ he said. A Brevard resident since 1957, Ulmer has bowled weekly for about 60 years, first scoring a perfect game in 2000, a 299 in 2001 and a 298 in 2005.

He uses a ball he bought for $5 at a yard sale in 1998. He never had a reason to buy anything else. “It still rolls,” he said. The recent 300 came as a complete surprise, he said. “I couldn’t believe it, I swear. All of the sudden the pins started falling. It’s right when you get close (to a perfect game) that it gets you nervous. You can‘t help but make a mistake,’’ he said. In the senior leagues, players often exclaim when they bowl a strike or a spare, he said. This time, it was the real McCoy. “All the little old ladies gave me a hug. They let out a big yell heard all the way to the desk. It was my lucky day,’’ he said. SL

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Viera Wetlands volunteers will be at the Boomer Senior Expo The Viera Wetlands Volunteers will be at the Boomer Senior Expo at the Melbourne Auditorium on Wednesday, Feb. 23 to give away copies of the brand new Viera Wetlands Birding Guide. Be sure to stop by the auditorium between 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to pick up your copy or to learn more about how you can volunteer.

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When Adele Trieste realized her memory was failing, the first person she told was her husband. Together, she and John made the decisions that would alter both their lives for many years. John was the first person to walk in the door when Leeza’s Place opened and he never stopped learning ways to care for his beloved wife. The couple became a living icon in Brevard County and a testimony to the needs of not only the person requiring care, but the caregiver, as well. John Trieste remained a tireless caregiver and advocate for dementia and Alzheimer’s care as long as Adele lived. It is only fitting that he was selected as the first to receive the Leeza’s Place Caregiver of the Year Award. Congratulations from Senior Life, Leeza’s Place and Dr. Rosemary Laird!

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Sally’s Gardening Tip Now is the time to prune grape vines. Pruning can be done any time before the vines begin to sprout new buds, but you must fight the urge to prune back other plants that have been damaged by the cold. Removing damaged foliage to help the plant look somewhat better is the most you will want to do. Do not start cutting back any woody stems or branches until spring comes and new growth is produced. If you have frangipanis that have been hit by the cold, watch the growing tip for signs of rotting. If you see the tip begin to rot then cut the tip off low enough to cut through a sound part of the stem.

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Boomers vs Seniors Is the Generation Gap between a senior and a boomer great or small? Does it really exist at all? Does being born a boomer between 1946 and 1964 create vast differences, or are there other aspects of our lives that affect us even more? Well, let’s see. Cindy Michaud of Melbourne is a pastel and oil painter who is a member of the Pieces of 8 artists group. She is involved with many community organizations.

Melody Bencz is a Viera homemaker who loves to cook and eat. She also loves to gab with her neighbors.

My mother’s meat loaf — and only my mother’s. She always served it with a baked potato. I still can't have meat loaf without a baked potato.

What was your favorite food as a child?

Spaghetti. My aunt made it and other pasta with every kind of topping you can imagine. My mom was a good cook, but she was more a meat and potatoes kind.

My own meatloaf! Really, what I like most, is whatever anyone else cooks just because I’m not the one who has to cook it.

What is your favorite food now?

Chicken and dumplings. My grandmother was German and made big fat dumplings from scratch, and I do that now.

Way back, I was a dishwasher at a yMCA retreat resort. I was assistant to Brevard County Commissioner Carol Senne. Being the mother of two sons was a big job. Of all my many jobs, these are the ones I learned most from.

What are three jobs you have held?

I had my own day care in my home for 23 years and took care of 13 kids at a time between the ages of two weeks to kindergarten. I taught Sunday school for 25 years. For a while I used to help in my cousin's bakery.

The slowness of time. Summer was a huge adventure. There was no sense of time, no rush. Saturday mornings went on and on.

What do you miss most about your childhood?

Living in wide open spaces. We lived in a small town with homes on several acres. We were in Oscoda, Michigan next to Lake Huron with miles of forests on the other sides.

Can you name three public figures who have influenced you in some way?

no. I am my own person. nobody influences me. I am very outspoken and have strong opinions. So-called important people don’t impress me, and I wouldn’t walk across the street to meet even the president.

What is your pet peeve?

People who think they are better than others. Uppity people bother me. nobody is better than anyone else. God made all of us with our own abilities.

I can be myself with my Pieces of 8 painting group. They get the uncensored me, or I can quietly paint by myself and be content.

Where do you like to go to be by yourself?

Out in my back yard by our little lake. I look for birds and turtles and fish. Lots of other animals come around. It’s nice and quiet.

Leave It to Beaver came on around 4:30-ish. All the characters seemed like people I knew. I identified with them all.

What program did you watch on TV after school?

Oprah with her sense of positiveness, Bill Gates with his sense of generosity Miss Derflinger, my high school drama coach, for her sense of self-discipline. She really influenced me. Whiners and blamers — without a doubt. They bring themselves and everyone else around them down. I avoid people like that.

We were sent outside to play and later I worked. you either worked around or did work in the house.

A big green Plymouth station wagon and I failed my first driver’s test in it. I hit the orange cone backing up! There were no cell phones to blame then. I didn’t see it; I just hit it.

What kind of a car did you learn to drive in?

When I was four years old I began to drive my uncle’s logging truck. He’d start it up, get out and move the wheel blocks and let me go. I operated the steering and the brakes. When I came back he would put the blocks in front of the wheels, get in and turn off the motor.

For me as a talker, it’s got to be the telephone. The radio is way up there too, maybe because they’re both methods of communication.

What do you consider the greatest invention of all time?

The electric mixer. I used to have to help my mother and my grandmother with that little cranky egg beater mixer for everything. Whipped cream took forever and wore your hands out.

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Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 5 4 3 2 Space Coast Pops The Brevard Antiques Dance Time with Joe Cotti & The Regents 1 to 4 p.m. Admission $5 Waltz, Swing, Fox Trot Wednesdays Palm Bay Community Center 321-952-3443

The Bronx Wanderers 8 p.m. King Center 321-242-2219

and Collectors Club 10 a.m. Suntree/Viera Library, 902 Jordan Blass Dr. 321-254-5831

Orchestra presents Big Band Boogies 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. First Baptist Church of Merritt Island 140 Magnolia Ave Merritt Island 321-632-7445

St. David’s by the Sea Episcopal Church Yard Sale 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday 600 4th Street South, Cocoa Beach. 321-783-2554

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Prime Time presents Short and Long Term Senior Care Costs 11:30 a.m. Brown bag lunch. Temple Israel 7350 Lake Andrews Dr. Viera 321-617-9102

Brevard County Horseshoe Club 6:30 p.m. Palm Bay Knecht Park 1380 Glenham Drive NE Palm Bay 321-242-2446 Every Tuesday

Who, What, Where, When & Why of Genealogy 9:30 a.m. Refreshments Program starts 10 a.m. The Genealogical Society of South Brevard Melbourne Library 540 E. Fee Ave. 321-773-6420

Melbourne Municipal Band Swingtime Dance Melbourne Auditorium 7 to 10 p.m. 625 Hibiscus Blvd. Melbourne, FL 321-724-0555

Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Ensemble 7:30 p.m. Melbourne Chamber Music Society St. Mark’s United Methodist Church 2030 N. Hwy. A1A Indialantic 321-956-8775

The Power of Music 7 p.m. Space Coast Symphony Orchestra First Baptist Church of Merritt Island 140 Magnolia Avenue 321-536-8580

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Military Officers Assoc. Meeting 8 - 9 a.m. IRCC Colony Hall 1936 Freedom Dr. Viera 321-784-8934

“Rev it Up” Watercolor Workshop with Helga Flowers Feb. 18-21 Learn new techniques and stretch your skills. Art Gallery of Viera is located in the Avenue at Viera. 321-536-7773

The Temptations and The Four Tops 8 p.m. King Center 321-242-2219 Founder’s Day Fish Fry Noon to 4 p.m. music until 6 p.m. Fish dinners $10 Eau Gallie Square 321-752-0463

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Pennsylvania Research by Jim Cooper, Brevard Genealogical Society 9:30 a.m. to noon Central Brevard Library Room 1 308 Forrest Ave. Cocoa 321-639-7156

Peking Acrobats 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. King Center for the Performing Arts 321-242-2219

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Senior Talkers 11:30 a.m. Bring a “brown bag” lunch. Dessert and beverages supplied. Temple Israel 7350 Lake Andrews Dr. Viera 321-254-5143

5th Annual Mardi Gras Paws in the Park at Riverfront Park in Historic Cocoa Village Noon to 3 p.m. Mardi Gras Paws in the Park is a “FREE” animal and family friendly event for pet lovers. All animals must be on a leash and have proof of current shots along with a county tag. 321-636-3343

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Melbourne Municipal Band Dance Featuring the Sunshine Brass Quintet in both pre-concert entertainment at 6:45 and again in Brevard Antiques and concert at 7 p.m. Collectors Club Melbourne Auditorium 1:30 p.m. 7 to 10 p.m. “The Civil War- 150 Years.” 625 Hibiscus Blvd. Melbourne Beach Library Melbourne 321-254-5831 321-724-0555

Moonlight Quilters Guild 6:30 p.m Refreshments, meeting North Brevard Library Titusville 321-298-6720

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Senior Life’s Boomer Senior Expo 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Melbourne Auditorium 321-757-9205

Celtic Woman — Songs from the Heart 7:30 p.m. King Center 321-242-2219

Melbourne Municipal Band Dance Melbourne Auditorium 7 to 10 p.m. 625 Hibiscus Blvd. Melbourne 321-724-0555

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Eau Gallie Farmer’s Market 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Every Saturday Features: fresh produce, honey, jellies & jams, arts & crafts, soaps & bodycare, coffee & tea, baked goods, music, dog treats, flowers and plants. 1453 Highland Ave. Melbourne 321-917-0721

Military Officers Assoc. Meeting 8 to 9 a.m. Golf Club House 861 Marina Road Patrick AFB 321-784-8934

Melbourne Municipal Band Swingtime Concert Starts at 7:30 p.m. Melbourne Auditorium 625 Hibiscus Blvd. 321-724-0555

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Feb. 5 • 8 - 11 p.m. Valentine’s Dance Single, Separated, Widowed and Divorced invites all singles and couples to its Valentine’s Dance. BYOB - Snacks and setups available for purchase Tickets, $7 each. Music by Visions. Church of Our Saviour’s Auditorium 5301 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach 321-213-6629, 321-783-4554 or 321-783-4152 Feb. 10 • 7 p.m. Sweetheart Ball Swings with the Sounds of Jazz Greats and the Flash of “Paparazzo” The Swingtime Jazz Band presents its annual “Sweetheart Ball” at the Melbourne Auditorium, 625 Hibiscus Blvd. Dance tickets are $5 in advance or $6 at the door. Laura Beers will offer dance lessons from 6 to 7 p.m. (321-751-4766). Cost is $5, payable to the instructor. For information, call 321-724-0555. Feb. 11 • 7 - 10 p.m. Line Dance Party $5 includes snacks & beverages North Brevard Senior Center

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All-America Selections announces 2011 award winners By Jeff rugg

One way to pick the best plants for my garden is to look at the All-America winners for the new year. If it has been tested and approved in the All-America Selections (AAS) testing program, I can trust the plant will grow in my yard. They have almost 50 test gardens from Alaska and Canada to California and Florida. It is very useful to develop a test garden in a similar climate to your own landscape. They also have more than 175 display gardens across the continent. They aren't used for judging, but they do show gardeners how well the plants grow locally. AAS trial gardens have tested around 50 plant varieties every year since 1932, and they only accept previously unsold varieties. The AAS award recognizes a flower or vegetable for significant achievements, proven superior to all others on the market. The judges evaluate the plants all season long, not just during an end of season harvest. Only the entries with the highest nationwide average score are considered to be worthy of an AAS award. The judge evaluates entries by looking for desirable qualities, such as novel flower forms, flower colors, flowers held above the leaves, fragrance, length of flowering season and disease or pest tolerances or resistance. Vegetables are judged by observing traits, such as earliness to harvest, total yield, fruit taste, fruit quality, ease of harvest, plant habit, and disease and pest resistance. When you see the red, white and blue logo of All-America Selections on seed packets, bedding plant tags or in catalogs, it's a promise of gardening success. AAS has taken the guesswork out of finding reliable new flower and vegetable varieties, which will show improvements over other varieties. For the past couple of years, there were four winners, but there are seven winners this year. Gaillardias are sun-loving flowers that look like daisies. They often grow too tall and messy, but not “Arizona Apricot,” which grows to a compact 12 inches tall. It has 3-inch yellow flowers that deepen to apricot in the center. Hardy from zones 2 to 10, this perennial should be planted in masses in the front of full sunflower beds or in containers. Violas or pansies are great winter bloomers for the warm or cool winter states. Planted in the fall, they will

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GREEN Eliminate junk in the landfill By Martha Masiello

There are solutions to curtail the daily ambush of unsolicited materials that congest your mailbox. However, it may be difficult to stop all your unwanted mail if you’ve subscribed to catalogs unless you contact each company individually and ask to be removed from their mailing lists. According to donotmail.org, more than 100 million pieces of junk mail are delivered to American mailboxes each year. A large percentage of it goes to the landfill unopened, and we still spend eight months out of 12 per year coping with the junk. Although it may take two to four months to notice a difference, there are some options you can use now. Call each company and ask to be removed from their lists. Avoid enrolling

in sweepstakes, customer surveys, completing warranty cards and product registrations. For an annual fee, topthejunkmail.com prevents 90 percent of your junk mail and plants a tree for every person who joins. For $1 per year dmachoice.org will keep you off catalog, magazine, credit and other mail offers you don’t want for five years. You can visit catalogchoice.org to eliminate catalogs coming to your home. If you do receive junk mail, there are some organizations that charge a monthly or annual fee to shred your unwanted mail safely and securely. You can help reduce the number of trees felled, energy consumed, carbon emissions and eco-costs associated with the printing, mailing and disposal of junk mail. Always recycle the junk mail that comes to you. SL

The 23rd annual Habitat for Humanity of Brevard County, Inc. STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL will be held on Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6 at the Wickham Park Main Pavilion next to BCC on Wickham Rd., in Melbourne, Fla.

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Freecycle is a network that promotes waste reduction by trading items locally. Join a local Freecycle group and exchange your unused or underutilized treasures for something you want or need. Membership in Freecycle networks is usually free, as the operation is organized and operated by volunteers. In addition to items, you can barter services. To learn more or to sign up, visit freecycle.org. SL

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North Brevard Artificial reefs to be topic at Lunch with Nature Jon Shenker of Florida Institute of Technology will be the speaker, and artificial reefs will be the topic, at the monthly Lunch with Nature program at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary, 444 Columbia Blvd., Titusville, on Tuesday, Feb. 15, at noon. Lunch with Nature is held the third Tuesday of the month with speakers that cover topics of interest for residents living along our east coast such as conservation, water management, historical sites, plants, sea turtles and other areas of interest. There is no fee for this program and participants provide their own lunches. This program is offered by Brevard County Parks and Recreation Department’s North Area Parks Operations and The Environmentally Endangered Lands Program. Contact Andrea Chestnut at 321-264-5105 for further information.

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Is a residential assisted living facility located in the heart of Merritt Island. We offer private and semi-private rooms, fully equipped, senior-friendly bathrooms, nutritious meals, activities, and much more. We look forward to hearing from you. Contact Us At 321-745-2126 Website: www.trinityhouseassistedliving.com

Caregiver class schedule Special to Senior life

Caring for another person is often one of the most demanding experiences a person may face in his or her lifetime. The Caregiving Education and Resource Program at Hospice of St. Francis provides the education necessary to care for the caregiver — both current and future. At some point in our lives, we will most likely be the caregivers for others. The program consists of six 90minute classes. All classes were developed nationally in response to the issues caregivers themselves identified. Hospice of St. Francis’ classes are offered at no cost to Brevard County residents. Each class focuses on a different caregiver issue: Class 1: The Experience of Caregiving – What is our commonality? What is a Caregiver? Class 2: Important Decisions and Communication - How do we make and whom do we tell about our Advance Directives? Class 3: Community and Personal Relationships – Are we as alone as we think? Class 4: Care of Self with Care of Others – How can we do both without feeling Guilty? Class 5: Meaning, Purpose and Finality of Life – What needs to be done at life’s end and what does death look like? Class 6: Grief and Bereavement — What’s normal, and how do we know? The next series of Caregiver Education classes will be held at the Cocoa Beach Public Library located at 550 N. Brevard Ave., Cocoa Beach, FL 32931. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 3 weeks beginning Feb. 1, from 4:15 to 5:45 p.m. in the Jane Von Thron Room. To register or for more information, please contact Barbara Borman, RN. For information, call 321-269-4240 x330 or e-mail Barbara Borman at caregiving@hospiceofstfrancis.com. SL

Mims/Scottsmoor Public Library 3615 Lionel Road, Mims 321-264-5080 Wednesdays • 9 a.m. Beginning Computer Classes $5 per session Call for details and to register as space is limited Wednesdays • 9 a.m. Beginning Computer Class $5 Call to register, space is limited. Feb. 3 • 6 p.m. Acrylic Painting Class $10 Registration is required Feb. 14 • 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Valentine’s Day Book Sale

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Holy Spirit Council of Catholic Women Rummage and Bake Sale The Holy Spirit Council of Catholic Women will hold its annual Rummage and Bake Sale on Thursday, Feb. 10; Friday, Feb. 11; and Saturday, Feb.12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Holy Spirit Church Hall, 2309 Holder Road, Mims. In addition to lots of treasurers and scrumptious goodies is a tea room featuring homemade soup, chili and sandwiches. The tea takes place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more info contact Pat Urbano, 321-268-2171, Rose Ryan 321-267-5570 or Hazel Gillooley 321-268-0028.

North Brevard Senior Center 909 Lane Ave., Titusville 321-268-2333 Monday 10 a.m. Senior Fitness 10 a.m. Canasta 11:15 a.m. Tap & Jazz 12:30 p.m. Dup. Bridge 1 p.m. Mexican Train 1 p.m. Advanced Tap 6 p.m. Ballroom Lessons 7 p.m. Poker 1st/3rd 7 p.m. BUNCO 2nd Tuesday 11 a.m. Pinochle 1 p.m. Party Bridge 1 p.m. Tai Chi 6 p.m. Line Dancing Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Senior Fitness 12:30 p.m. Dup. Bridge 1 p.m. Line Dancing 1 p.m. Euchre 6:30 p.m. Line Dancing Thursday 9 a.m. Blood Pressure 10 a.m. Bingo 1 p.m. Advanced Tap Friday 9 a.m. 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m.

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Mondays • 10 a.m. - noon Master Gardener of Brevard County Please bring plant samples. Tuesdays • 9 - 11:00 a.m Beginning Computer Classes Meeting Room Pre-registration required. Tuesdays • 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Senior Games Wednesdays • 2 - 4 p.m. Brevard Literacy Alliance Wednesdays • 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Yoga for Balance and Flexibility $5 per session. Meeting Room 321-917-4676 Bring a towel or a mat and wear comfortable clothing. Wednesdays • 2 – 4 p.m. Yarn Club Saturdays • 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. Overeaters Anonymous Conference Room 26th Annual Chowder Cook-Off Friday, Feb. 4, 2011 Cruise Terminal #3 Port Canaveral. General admission at 6 p.m. (321) 784-6444

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Every time I encounter the next generation of technological breakthroughs, everything seems to become more difficult to learn and use. I used to have a heating pad with two buttons: on and off. Now, thanks to technology, I have a massaging heating pad for my chair that has more buttons than the cockpit of the space shuttle. It gives you two different types of massages, one called a rolling massage and the other one with a name that sounds like the relief you get from Mighty-Lax. Nowadays the user’s manuals for these new devices are written in two or three different languages. I find the Spanish and French versions just as easy for me to understand as the English version, and I don’t speak Spanish or French. Do you remember when copying machines first came

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A special kiss from a very good friend. —Iris Varon

When I had my 50th birthday, my husband brought up a bottle of champagne and a dozen roses. We sat in the middle of the bed, and drank the champagne and had breakfast in bed, and it was just a very romantic moment for me. —Neta Harris

My husband invited me to a show on stage — I did not know he sang at the time (my husband Joe Davis sang with the Drifters). He proceeded to sing a song that he dedicated to me, and it was by the Platters —Only You. —Teresa Davis

out and all you had to do was hit one button which was clearly marked “Copy?” Now, you have to go through a multi-step process, just to get the format set up. They also come with a separate slot for shredding and jamming paper called the “automatic feeder.” I would advise against using that slot though, because it doesn’t work right. It does shred and jam the paper, but inside the machine and it’s usually followed by a red blinking light, sparks and the smoke detector going off. I think I’ll stick to using scissors for tearing up my papers. What about these new cell phones? You really need to be careful with those things. If you keep them in your pocket, all it takes is one little shift of position and your neighbors could be listening to the conversation you’re having about them. They all have cameras on them now and I learned the hard way that without even trying you could end up with an extended video of the inside of your pocket on Facebook. It used to be, the older you were the wiser you were. With today’s technology you peak after elementary school. Please, someone invent a two-button remote! Dr. Sammy SL

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Boomers, those innovative geniuses who introduced us to peace signs, tie-dye and ET are becoming grandparents. Theresa Noto Dunham is an enthusiastic grandmother who is involved in her grandchildren’s lives while making sure she maintains a firm grasp on her own identity. Noto Dunham said, “I think boomer grandparents are more hands-on than traditional grandparents. My generation is often involved on a daily basis with our grandchildren.” She said she feels her children appreciate the special relationship their mother is developing with their children. Today’s boomer grandparents know they could live longer than their own grandparents did, so they try to nurture relationships with the next generation and the one that follows it. SL

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Dear Gramma Dear Gramma: It has happened! I am in love again, which I never thought would occur after my beloved husband passed away. My new love has children and grandchildren, as do I. We are planning on marrying, but our families have not met each other, since they all live out of state. Most of them cannot afford to come here to meet us, then return again in the future for the wedding. Suggestions? In Love Dear In Love: Congratulations on finding love again. Before the wedding, introducing yourselves to each other’s family, through modern technology, using photos and

live video, will assist in getting known and accepted. This can happen without everyone visiting your home. Provide brief biographies, photo captions and, during the video conference gathering, discuss your wedding and life plans. Above all, reinforce your love for them and for each other, letting them know you are happy. Gramma Holly Fox Vellekoop, MSN, is the author of “How to Help When Parents Grieve” and “STONE HAVEN: Murder Along the River.” A retired Penn State University clinical instructor with six grandchildren, Vellekoop has a Master of Science degree in nursing. Send your letters to Gramma to hollyfoxvellekoop@yahoo.com. SL

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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren of Brevard County is a community-based nonprofit group that provides support, resources and legal advocacy for grandparents who have assumed the care of their grandchildren. “Because we put the child first, we provide everything from diapers and formula to counseling for troubled teens,” says Executive Director Mary Ann Sterling. “Statistics indicate children cope better in relative placement when removed from their home setting. Our goal is to assist relative caregivers in providing a safe and secure environment. There are 8,000 grandparents raising grandchildren in Brevard County, and 400 members in our all volunteer support group, the largest in the state of Florida.” The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren’s Cocoa office assists with legal assistance for grandparents awaiting adoption of their grandchildren and provides afterschool child care support. Support meetings are held in Titusville, Cocoa, Indian Harbour Beach, Palm Bay and Melbourne. For more information or emergency assistance, contact Sterling at 321-727-3947 or e-mail masterling321@aol.com. Be sure to attend the Boomer Senior MyGuide Expo on Wednesday, Feb. 23 to learn about more support groups in the county. SL

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Moderation, not excess, is lesson of Twinkie diet By Dr. DaviD Lipschitz

Often in health, nothing is what it seems. Recommendations for healthy living seem to change continuously, as Americans look for easier and quicker solutions to bypass the tried-and-true methods of disease prevention. Recently, when a Kansas State researcher lost more than 30 pounds on a diet filled with junk food and daily Twinkies, every news station reported on the Twinkie diet as if it somehow vindicated our guilty love of sweets and snacks. Does it? can you eat junk food and lose weight? The answer is not quite as simple as you may think. On the surface, the Twinkie diet offers a very valuable lesson — eating in moderation, no matter the nutritional content, is still the key to weight loss. The Kansas State nutritionist tightly controlled his daily calories. in addition, he also supplemented his diet with protein shakes, vegetables and moderate exercise. By eating less, he lost weight. But look beyond the pounds lost, and the quality of his diet is clearly flawed. He may lose weight eating Twinkies and Ho Hos, but the poor nutritional content will certainly increase the risk of illness later in life. The Twinkie diet certainly received a lot of attention and hype, but i fear that the main message was lost. This researcher did not aim to encourage all Americans to eat more junk food; rather, he showed that the best diet must be the prudent diet. We do not have to deprive ourselves of those “guilty pleasures� to lose weight and be healthy. Simply be sensible. Watch the carbohydrates and eat the right fats. Try to get some omega-3 fatty acids in walnuts or almonds and choose proteins such as lean meat and fatty fish. When you want to splurge on a highcalorie meal, simply pare down the next day to offset the excess. if, like Mr. Twinkie in

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Kansas, you happen to love junk food, keep 10,000 steps daily. track of how much you are eating. No matter the topic, health recommendaYes, bean for bean, canned in addition to offering lessons on calorie- tions will always shift and evolve. So, for and cooked dried beans provide counting, the Twinkie diet highlights our the empowered consumer of health care, the the same nutrients. if you look obsession with new, ever-changing health goal should always be to remain sensible. at the numbers, canned beans tips. At one point, scientists believed that Never take up a new fad diet or exercise may seem to contain fewer large doses of vitamins A, c, e and beta simply because it receives the public spotcalories and less fiber, but that’s carotene were thought to prolong life and light. Unfortunately, nothing is better than because they are often plumper fight disease such as cancer, heart disease, eating well and exercising regularly. Living (from absorbing more water), stroke and Alzheimer's. a healthy life does not have to be compliso there are fewer beans per Sadly, more and more information indicated or challenging — the only requireserving. The main drawback of cates that these vitamins not only are inefment is to be prudent. canned beans is the added fective in preventing disease but may also One or two days of excess are not bad for sodium. cause harm, increasing your risk of illness. your health. in fact, the celebration of famHowever, you can remove as By contrast, diets rich in naturally occurring ily, friends and community absolutely conmuch as 40 percent of the vitamins promote health. Green leafy vegtributes to a healthier person. However, sodium by draining the beans, etables, carrots, broccoli and avocados are nobody needs four weeks of excess. Be pruthen rinsing them under runrich in many vitamins, minerals and antioxi- dent and do everything in moderation. it is ning water for about a minute. dants that protect against disease. an easy prescription to make, but it’s often a Or look for low or reduced difficult one to follow. A few years ago, we were told that sodium versions or cans with weight was the single most important risk Dr. David Lipschitz is the author of the SL no salt added. factor for disease. After all, overweight books, Breaking the Rules of Aging and Source: UC Berkeley Wellness people are unhealthy, right? Wrong. While Dr. David’s First Health Book of More Letter, January 2011 important, how much you weigh is no Not Less. SL more significant in predicting disease than how much WELCOMING NEW PATIENTS you exercise, TO JOIN THE smoking cessation or screening for illness. When it comes to exercise, the recommendations COMPLIMENTARY keep changing. At one point, a short, New patients only. Codes D0274, D0150 brisk walk was all you needed for optimum health. Now, $ we know that the COSMETIC PROCEDURE, SNAP-ON SMILE, more you exercise LASER TEETH WHITENING, LUMINEERS the better, and the current recommenScott Reader Reader • Cosmetic & FFamily amily Dentistry dation is that we all (321) 253-9588 • 7185 Murr Murrell ell R Road, oad, V Viera iera walk a minimum of www.DrScottReader.com www.DrScottR www .DrScottReader eader.com .com Dr. Scott Reader & Family 60 minutes or

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The SASSY CLUB, Sisters And Survivors Sewing Yarns – Creating Lovely Unique Bears, was founded in 2005 by Marie Ramsey and her sister, Michelle Belanger. After Marie’s surgery for breast cancer, she and her sister, also a survivor of breast cancer, embraced a new program, We Care Bears, for patients at the Moffitt Cancer and Research Center in Tampa. The SASSY CLUB decided that Brevard County patients could benefit from a few bear hugs as well. They began decorating and distributing huggable bears for cancer patients and organizations such as the Cancer Care Foundation of Brevard and Indian County and several others. “When you are diagnosed with cancer, any and every act of kindness directed at you, no matter how big or small, means a lot to you,� Ramsey said. Each individually named bear has its own character. One bear named Henry was recently given to a soldier who firmly embraced him as he told them that his best friend’s name is Henry. Since its inception the club has created more than 2,000 bears, which are not for sale, but people can sponsor bears for patients to help share costs. People are also welcome to become members by calling 321-752-0066. SL

Newcomers clubs throughout Brevard By Mary Brotherton

The Central Brevard Newcomers Club established in 1978 with the purpose of enabling new women in the area to meet people and learn of activities in central Brevard. Socialization isn’t the clubs only focus, however. Their annual plan includes opportunities for the members to donate to several charitable organizations. Women who have moved to central Brevard within the past three years are eligible to join; most who join, participate in the activities for many years. For more information, call 321-452-2656. The New Neighbors Club South Brevard incorpoweek, butof the Palm BayBeaches Old Bastards rated in 1981 as a non-profit organization for social and charitaprefer to meet the last Sunday of ble purposes. One of the largest women's organizations in theover month. Brevard County with 350 full-time members, this club “We to aour minimum,� reaches out to the many newkeep peoplebookwork who move into commusaid Hinkel, Archbastard the nity each year so that weBill can familiarize them with the for many Patrick group. positive and more noteworthy aspects of this area. For more information, call 321-409-0548. Some groups do charitable projects, To learn about these newcomer and other as well as while others prefer toclubs sit back and hundreds of organizations and support groups, stop by enjoy life. Although many of the Melbourne Auditorium on Wednesday, Feb. 23 to pick up your members areSLretired military, Old copy of the 2011 Boomer Guide.

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That is why the rewards for volunteer SHINEthat team ofbeen volunteers insafe Brevard Parrish Medical Center, PMC Conference Center Prior to the quake, Henderson had hospital’s patients. Hospital in Cocoa Beach, said one of the One difficult part of the job was that re-enter on the she arrived. In theinsurance information, service are so plentiful, especially with SHINE. SHINE is aday Medicare and health 951 North Washington Ave., Titusville. done medical mission work in northern “The biggest frustration is that we most rewarding experiences was treating a many of the early cases Henderson saw days just afterand theassistance earthquake, hospitalCurrently, there are SENIOR LIFE Berman SENIOR LIFE Photo counseling program. Since theDave program’s in 1993, SHINE volun321-268-6195. didn’t have equipment,” Henderson said. 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Brevard training dates are March 28 31 and April 11 most high-tech hospital. in Haiti, and that the need will remain Another difficulty was that much of including orthopedic implants, sterile Even so, some patients decided done medical mission work in northern “The biggest frustration is that we most rewarding was treating a many the earlyfunctions cases Henderson saw educational Otherofvolunteer include making pre-experiences 12.and Registration ends in early attendance at allnot availPro & aFitness Center, Wickham for long theMarch hospital’s own staffHenderson was drapes gowns, painkilling medagainst the treatment of the fear Haiti, but shetime. said SL that8705 was N. nothing like didn’t have and equipment,” said.Health whoand survived after being in debris involved tobecause amputate onedistributing or that baby sentations toneed community groups; materials at Road., Viera. 321434-9149. five days of training plus a brief orientation is mandatory. able to help out in the days just after the ication. She said church groups were they would face an amputation. what she experienced in her post-earth“We just did what we could,” including twoand weeks after the quake. more limbs thefairs patients or the events; health fairs,from senior and outreach assisting So, if you’re interested inusing becoming a SHINE volunteer, quake work. outdated surgical techniques and “It’s amazing patient likely would diesupport. as a result of with general program Volunteer assignments are that he’s still alive,” Total Joint“Nobody Replacement Class please take some time to clear your schedule for has seen anything like this reusing patient gowns. these Henderson said. infection. matched to the skills and interests of the individual. 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C eHealth f Memory Day

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55+events February 2011 Freedom 7 Senior Community Center

321-783-9505 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd. Cocoa Beach

Located in Cocoa Beach Country Club

freedom7seniors.org Monday Beginner Bridge Lessons 10 a.m. Members $1 donation/ non members $2 Mah Jongg Lessons Call to be placed on the wait list Party Bridge/Rubber Bridge Noon (sign in at 11:30 a.m.) Mah Jongg Noon (sign in at 11:30 a.m.) Tuesdays Small Computer Class 8 week course 10 - 11 a.m. $35 members/ $45 non members - join for only $10 and get discount. Thursdays Pinochle Sign in 9:40 a.m. Feb. 9 • 11 a.m. Lunch & Learn—The Gift of Planning Valentine’s Day surprises Feb. 25 • 7 to 11 p.m. 5th Annual Hot Night in the City $15 includes live band, dancing, one drink, light food, a 50-50 drawing and silent auction.

Cocoa Beach Library

321-868-1104 550 N. Brevard Ave., Cocoa Beach

Tuesday, Feb 22 • 6:30 p.m. Thousand Islands Discussion Potential impacts of climate change to the Thousand Islands with Tim Kozusko

Central Brevard Library 321-635-7845 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa Tuesdays • 10 a.m. - noon Watercolor Techniques Instructor Pearl Ollie $5.50/fee plus $5.50 supplies (optional)

Tuesday, Feb. 15 • 1-4 p.m. Jewelry Making Make two pairs of earrings with Czech-fired beads and sterling silver wire $15. Call to sign-up. Wednesday, Feb. 16 • 9:30 a.m. Introduction to the Internet $8 Sign-up required Thursday, Feb. 17 • 1 p.m. “It’s a Mystery” book group

Tuesday, Feb. 22 • 1 - 4 p.m Make a glass pearl and filigree necklace $12 includes all materials Call to sign-up Thursday, Feb. 24 Beginning computer class 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m $8. Sign-up required

Sunday, Feb 20 • 2 p.m. Music on a Sunday Afternoon Celtic music featuring the rollicking duo of Harry and Bob

St. John’s Park 610 Young Street Old Eau Gallie Free

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2nd Sunday Concerts

Enjoy the sounds of local musicians Bring a blanket, chair and picnic.

Master of Laws in Taxation

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Tuesday, Feb. 8 • 1-4 p.m. Jewelry Making Create a two-strand beaded necklace with expert jewelry maker Bev McNally $16 Call to sign-up

Wednesday, Feb. 9 • 6:30 p.m. Discussion with Jim Duroche Kayaking the Indian River Lagoon and the 1000 Islands

Feb. 13 • 6 p.m. Acoustic band The Sound Travelers

Attorney J. Scott Lanford

Thursday, Feb. 3 • 1 p.m. Dr. Ben Brotemarkle presents central Florida “Beyond the Theme Parks”

Thursday, Feb. 17 • 2 p.m. The Social Network movie Free

Feb. 16 • 6:30 p.m. Frankly Speaking Frank Marshall speaks on The Lost War on Drugs

Costs, if any, not included.

Wednesdays • 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Writing Class $10 per class. Call 321-633-1792

Sunday, Feb. 6 • 2 p.m. To Shakespeare with Love The Seven Deadly Sins played on 13th and 14th century instruments

Tuesday, Feb. 15 • 6:30 p.m. Travel Talk Visting India: Delhi & Agra and Rajasthan with Rudy Maxa

WILLS starting at $75 TRUSTS starting at $395 PROBATE starting at $350

907 East Strawbridge Avenue • Suite 103 Melbourne, FL 32901-4738

One Senior Place 321-751-6771 8085 Spyglass Hill Road., Viera One Senior Club Activities, Games, speakers Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tai Chi Fridays • 10 - 11 a.m. Bridge Club Wednesdays • 9:30 a.m. - noon Duplicate Bridge Wednesdays • 1 - 4 p.m. Seniors on Strength Thursdays • 8:30 a.m. Call 321-984-1494 Friday, Feb. 4 • 11:30 a.m. AARP Chapter 219 Meeting AARP local chapter serving Viera/ Suntree/ Rockledge area, join this monthly meeting being held at One Senior Place. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. For more information, and to RSVP for lunch call 321-253-4430. Monday, Feb. 7 • 2 - 3 p.m. Brevard Users Group The Brevard Users Group (BUG Club) now has a Computer Investment Special Interest Group that will meet each month following the regular meeting. This group will meet to discuss most investment subjects, and will offer answers to

commonly asked investment questions. For more information, email Dave Riches at driches@b-riches.net Friday, Feb. 18 • 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. AARP Driving Safety This 6 hour AARP Driver Safety class is designed to help individuals retain their driving competencies with several key objectives. The cost is $14 per person or $12 for members of AARP. Come prepared with your lunch — there will not be time to leave the building. Please call AARP Driving Instructor Paul Ill at 321-242-9768. Monday, Feb. 28 • 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. The Brevard Workforce Express Mobile Career Center will provide free job assistance services to mature workers. "The Express" which resembles a recreational vehicle, features 13 onboard computer stations to assist job seekers in searching for job listings, designing resumes, and other functions. For more information, please call Jim Watson at 394-0511.

Sunflower House 321-452-4341 Merritt Square Mall 777 E. Merritt Island Cswy. Merritt Island Monday Chair Exercise Class • 11 a.m. - noon S.H.I.N.E. • 1 - 4 p.m. Tuesdays • 2:30 - 4 p.m. Health First Hospice Bereavement Support Group Monthly First Tuesday Wednesdays • 1 - 2:30 p.m. Health First Caregiver Support Group 1st & 3rd Wednesday Thursdays Crochet/Knitting Group 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Fridays • 11 a.m. - noon Chair Exercise Class Fridays • 1 p.m. Afternoon at the Movies Saturday • Noon - 3:30 p.m. Computer Club

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Satellite Beach Library

751 Jamaica Blvd. Satellite Beach, FL 32937 321-779-4004

Greater Palm Bay Senior Center

Martin Andersen Senior Center

Wickham Park Senior Center

321-724-1338 1275 Culver Drive N.E., Palm Bay

321-631-7549 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge

321-255-4494 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne www.bcscwp.com

Monday __________________ 9 a.m. Men’s Billiards 9 a.m. Bocce (weather permitting) 9 a.m. Golden Tones 10 a.m. Line Dancing Noon Women’s Billiards Noon-12:30 Bridge Party 12:45 p.m. Ping Pong 1 p.m. Computer Class

Monday __________________ 9 a.m. Quilters 9 a.m. Busy Fingers Crafts 10 a.m Seniors at Lunch 10:30 a.m. Intermediate Tap 12:30 p.m. Line Dancing ACBL Dup. Bridge 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. Party Bridge 2:15 p.m. Spanish Class Tuesday __________________ 9 a.m. Art Class 9:10 a.m. Rockettes class 10 a.m. Choral Group 10 a.m. - 1p.m. Seniors at Lunch 10:30 a.m. Tap Practice 11:30 a.m. Adv. Tap 12:30 p.m. Line Dancing 2 p.m. Gentle Yoga

SHINE 9 a.m.-Noon daily Travel office 9 a.m. - noon daily

Tuesday __________________ 8 a.m. Open Billiards 8:30 a.m. Aerobics 9 a.m. Pretenders 9:30 a.m. Joint Therapy 9:15 a.m. Line Dancing 11:30 a.m. Men’s Billiards Noon Canasta 12:45 p.m. Ping Pong Wednesday 8 a.m. 9 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.

______________ Men’s Billiards Early Bird Bridge BINGO Open Billiards

Thursday ________________ 8 a.m. Open Billiards 9:30 a.m. Art Class 11:30 a.m. Men’s Billiards 12:30 p.m. Pinochle & Euchre 12:30 p.m. Mahjongg 12:45 p.m. Ping Pong 5 p.m. Cards 6 p.m.

Dominoes

Friday __________________ 8 am Woodshop 9 a.m. Arts & Crafts 9 a.m. Bocce (weather permitting)

Franklin DeGroodt Public Library 6475 Minton Road SW, Palm Bay 321-952-6318

Wednesday ______________ 9:30 a.m. Writing Class 10 a.m Seniors at Lunch 12:30 p.m. ACBL open Bridge Thursday ________________ 9:10 a.m. Rockettes Exercise 10 a.m Seniors at Lunch 10:30 a.m. Interm. Tap Canasta & Pinochle 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. ACBL Dup. Bridge 12:30 p.m. SHINE office Friday __________________ 9 a.m. Art & Painting 10 a.m Seniors at Lunch 10:30 a.m. Zumba 12:15 p.m. Adv. Line Dancing 12:30 p.m. Party Bridge 2 p.m. Ballroom Dance Saturday ________________ 7:30 p.m. Ballroom Dance 2nd & 4th Saturdays Feb. 24 Day Trip—Orchestra seating for WICKED and lunch at Sweet Tomatoes. $125 pp.

Monday __________________ 12:30-4 p.m. Duplicate Bridge 7:30 p.m. Ballroom Lessons Tuesday 8:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Wednesday 7:45 a.m. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 2 p.m.

Yoga Tap Dancing Shuffleboard Aerobics Duplicate Bridge Chair Exercise Games Galore

Thursday 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 1 - 3p.m. 1 - 4 p.m. 7 p.m.

Painting Prime Timers Mahjongg Rubber Bridge Duplicate Bridge

Friday 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 12:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m.

Jazzercise Lite Tai Chi Dup. Bridge BINGO

Saturday 9 a.m. 12:30 p.m.

Shuffleboard Duplicate Bridge

Zumba Gold BINGO Line Dancing

Thursdays • 1:30-2:30 p.m. Tai Chi with Dianne Douglass $5. 321-773-2139 Tuesdays • 4:30-5:45 p.m. Yoga with Nancy Mitts $5. Call 321-777-7167 Thursday, Feb. 3 • 6 - 9 p.m. Members only. Friday, Feb. 4 • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Public Saturday, Feb. 5 • 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Public The Annual Friends of the Library Book Sale Tuesday, Feb. 8 • 1 p.m. Great Decisions 2011: Global Governance Program presented by the League of Women Voters of the Space Coast. For information, call 321-723-6169 Monday, Feb. 14 • 2 p.m. Library/Chocolate Lover’s Month Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Flea Market A Flea Market, sponsored by the Satellite Beach United Methodist Church located at 450 Lee Ave., will be held on Saturday, Feb. 26, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market will include furniture, clothing, household goods, toys, books, general merchandise, plants and homemade baked goods. If you have any gently used items you wish to donate, please bring them to the church between Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 23 and 24. To make arrangements for special pick up please contact the office at 321-777-0116. The church is located between Jackson and Lee Avenues in Satellite Beach, just south of Satellite High School and DeLaura Jr. High ball fields.

Feb. 11, 18 & 25 • 10:30 a.m. Gentle Yoga with Eileen $5/class

Feb. 4 & 19 • 10 a.m. Stamping Club $2 fee for supplies per class

Feb. 20 • 2 p.m. Barbara Steinfeld, PhD Writing Your Memoir

Feb. 6 • 2 p.m. Book Discussion Walter Manning, author of Coping with Change and Facing Unemployment

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If you find yourself on Merritt Island, S.R. 520, on a slow day, head south on Tropical Trail about 5.5 miles and take in the beauty of a little white church that looks like a scene from an 1880s movie. “Quaint” is the word often used to describe Georgianna United Methodist Church, a structure that has graced the island for more than a century. The first worship service was held on Thanksgiving Day, 1886, conducted by Reverend Michael Black in the partially completed structure. Georgianna UMC is believed to be the first Protestant church in the area from Jacksonville to the Florida Keys. In 1885, Franklin Allen donated the land where the church now stands, and construction began in 1886. Lumber was shipped from St. Augustine by sailboat and carried over land from the Indian River to the building site by men of the community. Artie Pinkard Stone of Cocoa was married in the church in 1967. Her daughters Teri and Stephanie held their weddings there in 1973 and 1987, respectively. They each have a special place in their heart for the church. “I took my girls to Sunday school there when they were young. The

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people were wonderful,” said Stone, a former island resident. “We were all married by Rev. Julian Nave. I remember the church as being quaint.” Laura Ingalls Wilder fans may be interested in knowing that Laura’s sister-in-law, Alice Wilder Baldwin, is buried in the cemetery near the Georgianna church. She and her husband had lived in Georgianna, Fla. from 1887-1892 when she passed away. Senior Pastor Corky Calhoun said it’s not about the building as much as it is about the people. “It’s a place where we can connect our story with the bigger story of God,” he said. The church is located at 3925 S. Tropical Trail. Services are held at 8:15 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. on Sundays. Call 321-452-7523 for more information. Send comments or ideas to Ahnie2@aol.com. SL

Viera Hospital volunteer information session Become a part of Brevard County medical history. Volunteer at the Space Coast’s newest, most high-tech hospital. Pro Health & Fitness Center Viera Community Room, 8705 N. Wickham Road, Viera. Presentations hourly. Wednesday, Feb. 2 starting at 3:15 p.m. or Saturday, Feb. 5 starting at 10:15 a.m. Call 321-434-9369 for details. SL

The Moonlighters Quilt Circle donated a hand-crafted quilt to The Friends of Satellite Beach Library and the Sunstitchers Quilting Circle donated one to support the Melbourne Library Book Project. Both quilting circles belong to the Seaside Piecemakers Quilt Club. Tickets for the drawings can be purchased at the libraries. The winning ticket will be drawn after the libraries’ book sales conclude on Feb. 5. The Satellite Beach Library is located at 751 Jamaica Blvd. in Satellite Beach while the Melbourne

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I recently heard from a woman who has three dogs and one enduring problem: They jump. On everyone and everything. This problem has been going on for years. Her solution? Yell the word “no� whenever the dogs jump on someone who would rather they didn’t. In the meantime, when it’s just family and when the dogs are at home, they’re allowed to jump on people, and they’re allowed to jump on the furniture. In fact, they're encouraged to do it. It’s an all too common story: Mom comes home. The dogs go nuts. They do their little happy dance, which includes a lot of spinning and barking and wagging and jumping. It’s adorable. It's heartwarming. It’s a wonderful ritual. And it’s conditioning. Whether it’s the right behavior or the wrong behavior, and whether or not we realize we’re doing it, we condition our dogs to behave in certain ways. If every time you walk through the front door your dogs jump all over you, and if you, in turn, squeal in delight and kiss them all over, you are essentially telling them you love it when they jump! Do it again! One of the benefits of dog training is that you, the owner, gain a deeper understanding of how your behavior affects your dog. Your posture, your body language, your voice, the tone of your voice, your energy and even your words all play a role in conditioning your dog. When I asked the owner of the trio of jumpers why she hadn't trained her dogs, she said she was afraid training would “rob the dogs of their spirit.� Something to keep in mind when searching for a dog trainer: Good training utilizes love, praise and affection to inform the dog of desirable behaviors. It should in no way rob the dog of its personality. Dog Talk continued to page 38

Cancer Care Centers of Brevard recently announced board certified medical oncologists Dr. Germaine Blaine and Dr. Craig Badolato have joined the medical oncology team at its state-ofthe-art cancer centers. Blaine is board certified in medical oncology and hematology, and her clinical interests include benign and malignant hematology as well as breast cancer. She has been in private practice since 2003 and has resided in Brevard County since 2004. As a survivor of childhood cancer, she possesses a unique perspective and interest in post-treatment issues affecting cancer survivors. Dr. Badolato, board certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology, has been in practice

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Dog Talk continued from page 36 Bad training involves yelling and a host of punishments, and it usually creates bigger problems down the line. Ironically, this is exactly what she was doing. Unwanted behavior should be corrected — not punished. There are humane and effective methods of correcting a dog, but the method must be infused with meaning. You must consistently correct the unwanted behavior every time it is presented. Then follow up the correction with a demonstration of what you want it to do instead. Then, when good behavior is demonstrated some hearty praise and affection. a couple of tips on corrections: —You can use the word “no,” but never say it in conjunction with the dog’s name. You’ll never get him to come when called! —Kneeing a dog in the chest and stepping on his paws are inhumane tactics and should be avoided. There are much better ways to get your dog to stop jumping. For example, a dog with some basic obedience training should know the “sit” command. And a dog who has been given the job of “sitting” cannot jump. For more information on getting rid of problem behaviors like jumping, visit unclematty.com or read When Good Dogs Do Bad Things. Woof! Dog trainer Matthew “Uncle Matty” Margolis is co-author of 18 books about dogs, a behaviorist, a popular radio and television guest, and host of the PBS series WOOF! It’s a Dog’s Life!

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Trinity House 775 Montego Bay Drive South Merritt Island trinityhouseassistedliving.com 321-745-2126

Courtenay Springs Village 1200 S. Courtenay Pkwy., Merritt Island 321-452-1233

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Trinity House 775 Montego Bay Drive South Merritt Island trinityhouseassistedliving.com 321-745-2126

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Meet your friendly neighbor.

Are you new to Medicare? You’ve probably seen the Health First name — on hospitals and fitness centers, in doctors’ offices, and maybe on your insurance card at work. We’re your friendly neighbor. And if you’re newly eligible for Medicare, we have a special opportunity you may not know about—our Medicare Advantage health plans. These plans include all of the Medicare Part A and B benefits, and also a lot of extras, like a SilverSneakers® fitness membership, worldwide urgent and emergency care, and more! We’re the only Medicare Advantage plan headquartered on the Space Coast. And with 4.5 out of 5 stars from Medicare1 and a #20 national ranking from NCQA2, we’re the second highest rated plan in Florida!

Most people who are newly eligible for Medicare, already have Medicare and are new to our service area, or qualify for other special exceptions are eligible to enroll.

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Titusville—Fest Haus 2855 S. Hopkins Ave. Thursday, February 10 at 10 am

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Like most things, this opportunity is only available for a short time! Join us for an informational meeting and we’ll explain how our plans work, when you can enroll, and answer all of your questions. Call us today to make your reservation!

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A Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract. A sales person will be present with information and applications and will discuss HMO and HMO-POS plans. For accommodations of persons with special needs at sales meetings, call 1-800-716-7737 (TTY 1-800-955-8771) 7 days a week, 8 am to 8 pm. The benefit information provided herein is a brief summary, not a comprehensive description of benefits. For more information, contact the plan. 1 2011 Medicare Five-Star Ratings, www.Medicare.gov. 2According to National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Health Insurance Plan Rankings— Medicare (2010–11). All rankings are displayed at www.ncqa.org. NCQA is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to improving healthcare quality. H1099_EL2419_02111 File & Use 01262011

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