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Parkinson’s down for the count

SENIOR LIFE Ernest Arico

Boxers who suffer from Parkinson’s disease participate in the Rock Steady program at the Unlimited Kickboxing facility on Merritt Island.

Rock Steady Boxing fights disease with ‘Sweet Science’ drills Their mission is simple — if you suffer from Parkinson’s disease don’t give up — “fight back.”

Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) is a firstof-its-kind, Indianapolis-based nonprofit

gym founded in 2006 by former Marion County, Ind. prosecutor Scott C. Newman, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at age 40.

The gym provides an effective form of physical exercise to people who are living with Parkinson’s. Locally,

Lending a hand, page 3

Watch them paint, page 6

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the RSB program operates out of the facilities at Unlimited Kickboxing at 55 Goodwin Drive, Suite 103 on Merritt Island.

Parkinson’s is a disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement, most notably causing tremors. Some

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Shirley Burkovich, left, who was an All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player, chats with Jill Blue, the publisher of Senior Life. They enjoyed the game between the United States and the Dominican Republic at the Women’s Baseball World Cup.

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Maybelle Blair, who had the nickname All the Way May, attended the Women’s Baseball World Cup, which was held at the United States Specialty Sports Association’s Space Coast Complex.

Women’s baseball still a growing sport

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Maybelle Blair and Shirley Burkovich might not be well known to most sports fans, but their legacy lives on as women’s baseball fights for recognition around the world.

Blair, 91, and Burkovich, 85, received a loud ovation while attending a baseball game between the United States and the Dominican Republic during the Women’s Baseball World Cup, which was held from Aug. 22 to Aug. 31. The event was held at Space Coast Stadium, which is part of the United States Specialty Sports Association’s complex at what used to be the spring training home of the Florida Marlins and the Washington Nationals.

Games also were played at adjacent fields to Space Coast Stadium.

Blair, who had the nickname All the Way May, and Burkovich played women’s professional baseball in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL), which ran from 1943 to 1954. Their story was featured in the movie “A League Of Their Own.’’ At Space Coast Stadium, the two were surrounded by fans who wanted to chat or have photos taken with women’s baseball royalty.

Blair and Burkovich represented AAGPBL, which was one of the sponsors of the Women’s Baseball World Cup. They love to talk about their playing days.

“I enjoyed every cockeyed minute of it,” said Blair, who was a pitcher for the Peoria Redwings in 1948. “I didn’t know I was going to be able to play baseball, you know. On account of the war, we were able to go and it was the biggest thrill of my life to play professional baseball.”

Burkovich was a little younger than Blair when they played.

“I was 16 years old when I signed my first

contract,” said Burkovich, who was a utility player with the Muskegon Lassies in 1949 and the Rockford Peaches in 1951. “I thought that was going to be my career. I thought I was going to play forever and, of course, the league disbanded then in ’54 and we were all devastated.

But you know, we all go on. But it was a great experience — something I will treasure for the rest of my life.”

The two former standouts were excited to watch the eighth Women’s Baseball World Cup. “This, to me, is kind of what we’re aiming for, is to get girls and women into baseball,” Burkovich said. “We’ve just been so thrilled to have it in the United States this year.”

Japan won the event.

The two serve on the board of directors for the International Women’s Baseball Center, which is based out of Rockford, Illinois. That was the home of the Rockford Peaches, the AAGPBL team that was prominently featured in “A League Of Their Own.” “What we’re trying to do is raise money for our facility so we can get it going,” Blair said.

“We want to have a place — like a Cooperstown — where we can have our own museum, our own Hall of Fame,” added Burkovich, who serves as the IWBC’s treasurer.

The two hope that some softball players will consider playing baseball after high school or college. Another option would be to play both sports at the same time.

“We’re trying to get women’s and girls’ baseball going,” Burkovich said. “We want to have another ‘League Of Their Own,’ give them the same opportunity that we had back in the 40s. So, that’s our goal. That’s what we’re pushing for.”

For more information, go to internationalwomensbaseballcenter.org. SL

We are always thinking of what stories we can bring to you that will be of the most benefit to many.

In this edition, you will find several of these kinds of articles. Even if it does not affect you, you might know of someone touched or affected in some way by a story we present here. If so, hand them a copy of Senior Life or tell them where they can pick one up.

Parkinson’s is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease. About 1 million people in the United States are living with Parkinson’s disease and some 50,000 to 60,000 new cases are reported each year. That’s why it is important to us that we bring you information about this disease in the story you’ll find in this edition. In this story, we also give you resources so you can find out more or pursue further action.

While we are talking about a health-related story, let me tell you about the importance of getting health screenings.

Here, we are telling you about blood screening.

The idea came from a reader who contacted us after a relative died of cancer. She believes that a regular blood screening with a yearly health check would have detected the disease early, when it was treatable. So, we brought you a story about blood tests and the importance of talking to your doctor.

In each edition of Senior Life, you will find stories about boomers and seniors doing some amazing things. I always hope that these types of stories will inspire you to try something new.

Check out the Time Machine. In that diagram, you will find important dates in history that might bring back memories. Some, I hope, are pleasant. What you will find are snippets of information or events that are important American or world history.

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Yaqueline Garcia, who came to Brevard from Venezuela, said the Center has helped her in a number of ways.

It helped her to learn English through classes, gave advice regarding obtaining her driver’s license, prepared her to take and pass her citizenship exam and it guided her to take an online CNA course for nursing so that she could continue working as a nurse as she had in Venezuela.

“I am very grateful to all the people who work in this place and I thank God because there are many wonderful people like them with a huge heart,” Garcia said. “Thanks to the Hispanic Center for all the help provided.”

There’s a lot going on at the Brevard Hispanic Center, which is located off Babcock Street in Palm Bay. The brainchild of its president and founder Javier Molinares, the nonprofit Center helps what it calls on its website “the Latino and broader community of the Space Coast” in a number of important ways.

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Neighbors Fine Arts Festival promises fun, comfortable day

BY CHRIS BONANNO Fans of outstanding artwork locally have something to look forward to as the annual ArtWorks of Eau Gallie Fine Arts Festival will be held Nov. 17 and 18 in the Eau Gallie Arts District.

One of the unique features of the art show is that it takes advantage of what is climatologically ideal weather along with the immense talent of its artists by being an “en plein air” show.

“ArtWorks was founded in 1996 as an en plein air show, an outdoor festival that features artists demonstrating their techniques — artists working,” said Sharon Dwyer, past president and exhibitor coordinator for the show in an email to Senior Life.

Dwyer added that the festival was started more than two decades ago by the late Link Johnsten, a florist in Eau Gallie, who wanted to “establish an art festival that would educate people about what artists do and how art comes together.”

About 55 percent of the artists who display their work at the show are from Brevard, Dwyer said. Most of the other artists come from elsewhere in the state.

She added that paintings, including oil, acrylic and water, are the most popular types of art at the festival.

There are other categories of art there, including jewelry, photography, clay and sculpture.

There will be all sorts of quality artists in those categories, including oil painter Michiel Bullock, who will participate in his fifth consecutive show, according to Dwyer.

“Oh, love it,” said Bullock of the show. “It’s one of my favorites. I do a lot of art shows and this is one of my favorites.”

Bullock, who said he received his first oil painting kit when he was around 7 years old and started painting in earnest when he was “16, 17 years old,” added that his paintings take about three to five weeks each to complete.

“I tend toward the realism and put a lot of detail in it so it takes quite a while,” said Bullock of the painting. “….

It’s almost a compulsion. Most artists I know cannot not paint. I have a painting

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This year, Michiel Bullock will participate in his fifth consecutive ArtWorks of Eau Gallie Fine Arts Festival. on my easel seven days a week, all year-round. I’m constantly painting and it’s a great feeling once you’ve finished a painting. You feel like you’ve created something that no one else has.”

It’s perhaps due to that passion as well that he enjoys the en plein air facets of the show.

“I like it. What I do is I’ll set up an easel outside my booth and I’ll start painting and it’s amazing how it attracts the people who are at the festival,” Bullock said. “They come over and they’ll start asking questions, ‘how do you do this or ‘how do you do that?’ or some of them will just stand back and watch and just observe what you’re doing.”

Bullock added that he feels no pressure when painting in front of an audience “because you’re doing something that you do every day.”

Those interested in more information about the show should go to artworksofeaugallie.org. SL

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BOXING

continued from page 1 According to Courtney Henderson, a manager, certified trainer and coach at Unlimited Kickboxing, RSB East Central Florida and its 684 affiliates worldwide (including Trinidad and the United Kingdom) give people with Parkinson’s hope by improving their quality of life through a non-contact, boxing-based fitness curriculum.

“It’s amazing what this program has done for so many people,” she said.

“The program enables them to work on their balance, vocal cords, dexterity of their hands and flexibility.”

Various studies in the 1980s and 1990s support the notion that rigorous exercise, emphasizing gross motor movement, balance, core strength and rhythm could favorably impact range of motion, flexibility, posture, gait and activities of daily living.

More recent studies, most notably at the Cleveland Clinic, focused on the concept of intense “forced” exercise, and have begun to suggest that progress is made in all stages of Parkinson’s by those participating in the RSB program. RSB uses noncontact, boxing-style fitness routines that improve their quality of life and sense of efficacy and self-worth.

In addition, new studies suggest that intense exercise programs (like boxing) might be “neuro-protective,” and can work to delay the progression of Parkinson’s disease symptoms.

(A recent ESPN report revealed that pound for pound, the toughest and most demanding sport in the world is boxing.)

Henderson said RSB provides encouragement through a “tough love”

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Courtney Henderson, right, a manager, certified trainer and coach at Unlimited Kickboxing, works with Bill Champagne of Port St. John on one of the punching bags. Champagne has worked out with Rock Steady Boxing for three months. approach, inspiring maximum effort, speed, strength, balance and flexibility.

“Boxing works by moving your body in all planes of motion while continuously changing the routine as you progress through the workout,” she said.

RSB classes have proven that anyone, at any level of Parkinson’s, may lessen their symptoms and lead a healthier and happier life.

Mary Hutchison of Indialantic says she’s living proof the program works.

“Three years ago, I couldn’t even drive a car, let alone do anything,” she said. “But ever since I’ve been in this program, I’ve been able to drive again and do many activities I couldn’t do before.”

RSB offers different levels of classes to accommodate patients with varying degrees of Parkinson’s.

Training classes are taught by certified personal trainers that include an exercise program that attacks Parkinson’s at its vulnerable neurological points.

While focusing on overall fitness, strength training, reaction time and balance, workouts include: focus mitts, heavy bags, speed bags, double-ended bags, jump rope, core work, calisthenics and circuit weight training. No boxing experience is required and people of all ages are invited to participate. Boxers, both male and female, range in age from the mid-30s to early 90s.

Joe Reis, 84, of Merritt Island, is the oldest member of the local program.

Originally from Brooklyn, N.Y. and a disabled veteran, Reis first noticed the symptoms of Parkinson’s two years ago. He was diagnosed with the disease in March. The program has changed his life.

“Everything they do here is

fantastic,” he said. “They’re charming people. They know what they’re doing. The program has enabled me to be more physically active.”

Classes meet from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

The cost is $10 a class. The first class is free.

“Our mission at Unlimited Kickboxing is to build confidence through increased mobility, balance, dexterity and multi-tasking,” Henderson said. “We also provide encouragement, camaraderie and hope to all our boxers. Two of our mottos are: Every punch counts and every victory is worth celebrating.”

Gladys Gurtner, 70, of Merritt Island, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2008 when she was 60 years old. She said the RSB program has had a big impact on her life.

“I truly never thought it would have provided me with dramatic physical improvement along with preparing me to accept the challenges of living with Parkinson’s,” she said. “Every time we have a class, Courtney Henderson is very excited to try to have something new for us, to challenge us and to have fun, too. Each one of the instructors give us 100 percent at every class.”

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Molinares said he has patterned the programs offered at the Center to help others based on the experience he had after coming to the United States in 1991 from Barranquilla, Colombia.

“I enjoy when I guide people to what I did,” said Molinares, who served in the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division and is the publisher of Al Dia Today, a bilingual newspaper that serves Brevard County residents.

There are two events coming up that will serve both as fundraisers and celebrations of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept.15 to Oct. 15.

The first of those events is the Viva Brevard Gala, which has occurred

annually since 2014. It will be held Oct. 6 at the Red Ginger restaurant in Melbourne. There, six people of Hispanic origin “that have done great things for the community” will be honored, Molinares said. U.S. Congressman Bill Posey will present the awards.

A week later, the annual Viva Brevard Festival, which began in 2012, will be held at Fred Poppe Regional Park off Malabar Road in Palm Bay. The event will feature Hispanic food, live entertainment and a business expo “where businesses can exhibit what they do and their products and services,” Molinares said.

“We’re going to have a great multicultural event,” Molinares added.

For more information, go to brevardhispaniccenter.com. SL

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Mary and Bill Hutchinson of Indialantic work on one of the punching bags at the Unlimited Kickboxing facility on Merritt Island. Mary Hutchinson couldn’t drive a car three years ago because of Parkinson’s. Today, through the Rock Steady Boxing program, she can drive again and do many activities she was once able to do.

BOXING

continued from page 8 Larry Smith, 72, of Viera, heard about the RSB program from a Parkinson’s support group. “This has helped a lot,” said Smith, a member of the Rotary Club of Viera. “I’ve told all my friends about it. It’s great.”

Bill Clautice, 81, of Cocoa Beach, joined the program five months ago. “It’s a pretty good deal,” he said.

“There’s great camaraderie and the staff really challenges you.”

Since 2009, Unlimited Kickboxing has been offering classes for kids, teens and adults in fitness, self-defense and competition.

Unlimited Kickboxing was started by owner and operator David DiQuollo.

He started his professional kickboxing career at the age of 19, with his last professional fight in 2012.

For more information about Unlimited Kickboxing and the Rock Steady East Central Florida program, call 321-368-9307, 321-720-4167 or go to unlimited.rsbaffiliate.com SL

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hile you’re reading this article, there’s a good possibility you may be suffering with some degree of dry eyes. Dry eyes become much more common as we age, and reading and computer work cause the eyes to reduce their blink rate which causes even more dryness. Many medications that we may take can also worsen the situation. Here are my observations and best advice on how to improve your dry eyes symptoms.

1. Review your medications for offending agents. The worst drugs include opioid pain meds and muscle relaxers. Bladder control drugs, antihistamines, and antidepressants are also high on the list.

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3. Consider taking an Omega-3 supplement, either as fish oil or flaxseed oil taken orally 1000 mg twice a day. This can reduce inflammation in the tear producing cells and help them produce more tears.

4. Consider having Punctal Plugs placed to help your eyes retain more of their tears. These tiny plugs, about one third the size of a grain of rice, will block the small canal that takes excess tears to the nose.

The result is often an improvement in dry eye symptoms. Having the plugs inserted is extremely simple, takes less than a minute, and is done right in the office.

5. Restasis and Xiidra are prescription eye drops that are effective in treating moderate to severe dry eyes. I highly

recommend both drops but check your insurance coverage because they can be quite expensive.

6. Avoid fans at home, particularly ceiling fans in your bedroom which can dry your eyes while you’re sleeping. Take breaks and use artificial tears when using your computer or tablet, or reading a book for extended periods.

Dr. Michael Kutryb is a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology, Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He has served Brevard County for 19 years and has performed over 20,000 cataract and laser procedures. Dr. Kutryb can be reached at Kutryb Eye Institute (321) 267-2020

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Senior Living Barefoot Bay artist creates works in diverse ways

BY MUFFY BERLYN Gary Gresko, a professional award-winning artist and sculptor, has a passion for working in different mediums.

“The studio I had in North Carolina was magnificent, but I couldn’t keep up with it,” said Gresko, 75, who is from Oriental, N.C., where he had a large studio for many years.

“It was too much. I had to own a crane to move 1,500-pound pieces.”

He sculpted in steel, cement and wood. Much of his work, across the United States, was for cities and universities.

“I earned my living as a sculptor for public exhibitions,” he said.

Though he avoids larger works now, Gresko is passionate about art and works four hours a day in his Barefoot Bay studio. He works in many mediums such as oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pencil, ink and paper collage. He even works in some experimental mediums such as palm tree pods.

“I’ve created this style of work using this indigenous material from Queen palms, from right in front of my house. An endless supply.”

He reshapes and paints the pods, arranging them and affixing to a board or canvas. “I’m a great experimenter,” Gresko said.

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Artist Gary Gresko poses in front of one of his art pieces crafted from wood.

Gresko also lived and worked as an artist in Woodstock, N.Y. in the 1960s and 1970s.

“I’m an original hippie,” he said.

“That’s an original Woodstock poster on the wall.”

Gresko had traveled to see artist friends of his in Woodstock.

“I really liked it. It was funky, dirty, but a lot of energy, a lot of music, art. … So I stayed.”

His recently created portrait of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King was done in paper collage. It includes quotes

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From above, clockwise: A national award-winning sculpture titled “Transponder” by artist Gary Gresko recently was displayed in Kissimmee.

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Gary Gresko’s torso of a woman in copper and cement won several awards.

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Suntree/Viera Library hosts monthly Coin Talk! program

BY ERNIE ARICO Are you interested in finding out more information about a rare coin that has come into your possession? How about a medal your late grandfather gave you?

Or maybe you want to learn more about some paper money, foreign currency or tokens you own?

All of these questions and more can be answered every month at the Suntree/ Viera Public Library. The library hosts every fourth Tuesday of every month in the small conference room a free public outreach meeting called Coin Talk!

The event is conducted in association with the American Numismatic Association (ANA).

The ANA is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to educating and encouraging people to study and collect coins and related items such as paper money, tokens and military, sports and achievement medals. The ANA serves the academic community, collectors and the public with an

interest in numismatics.

“We do not do appraisal work at the library event,” said Bob Mellor, ANA’s Florida representative. “We do not do any buying and selling either.

My outreach obligation is to provide assistance in helping people find out information about the coins, paper money, medals and tokens they have.”

Mellor said as few as five and as many as 20 people (the higher number is during the winter months when snowbirds arrive in Brevard County) attend the open forum.

“From newbies to experts, old and young, everyone is welcome,” Mellor said.

Founded in 1891, the ANA gained national prominence on May 9, 1912 when the association was granted a Federal Charter, signed by President William H. Taft.

An amendment to make the Charter permanent and allow for a larger Board of Governors was introduced in 1962

by Congressman Wilbur Mills and Sen.

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This amendment was passed by Congress and signed by President John F. Kennedy on April 10, 1962.

Today, the ANA has more than 25,000 members from around the world.

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“We have no set agenda at our meeting,” Mellor said. “It’s free flowing.

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Meetings begin at 5:30 p.m. and last until 7:30 p.m.

“Some of the people who attend bring their coins for ‘show and tell,’ ” Mellor said. “We do our best to research items for people. We try not to get into valuation. We provide a venue for folks who have inherited or come into possession of coins an opportunity to find out more information.”

If someone is interested in getting a coin, paper money, medal or token appraised or to learn its value, Mellor said people can attend the monthly meeting of the South Brevard Coin Club. The club meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month at the David Schechter Community Center at 1089 South Patrick Drive in Satellite Beach.

There also is a coin show from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. the second Sunday of every month at the Azan Shriners Center at 1591 West Eau Gallie Blvd. in Melbourne.

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from Dr. King.

“He really inspires me,” Gresko said. “He always has … mostly because of the things he said. … His quotes are just outstanding, profound.”

Since moving to Florida three years ago, Gresko has been in the All Florida Juried Show in Stuart as well as others. He participates in up to four shows at any given time.

“I just finished a one-man show at the Palm Bay City Hall in the lobby,” said Gresko, who is also president of the Barefoot Bay Artist Guild, which presents a show each February.

Asked if he still works in cement, he said a commission in New Orleans was his last time sculpting in cement.

He did mention with a smile, “I cast the pad for my shed back there — it was a big deal.” SL

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Black Widows, Spiders enjoy Brevard County reunion

BY CHRIS BONANNO

Proud Vietnam veterans traveled from near and far to Brevard County on Aug. 24 and 25 as the U.S. Army’s 188th Assault Helicopter Company, which is part of the 101st Airborne Division, held a reunion.

As part of the company, members of the groups that were known as the Black Widows and Spiders convened.

“You have no idea how much combat these men have seen,” said David Miller, an original member of the Black Widows.

The Black Widows originally were formed as the 188th in Fort Campbell, Ky. in 1966 as an independent helicopter group, according to Miller.

He added that there were three platoons, with two of those being responsible for picking troops up and landing them. The other was a gun platoon that featured gunships. It ended up joining the 101st following the Tet Offensive in Vietnam in 1968 when they were moved to the northern part of the country.

The Spider name lives on today with the group still responsible today for picking up and landing troops to and from various locations.

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Billy Bates, front row left, Lee Lamb, Jesse James, Bill Neubauer, David Miller and Al Rasch, back row left, Lonnie Heidtke, Roger Rowles, Ernie Pratt, Terry Bartel, Richard A. Green, Randy Mains, Doug Cooper, Richard Holland and John Nordenstrom are members of the Black Widows and Spiders, who gathered on Aug. 24 and 25 in Brevard County for a veterans reunion. them,” said Miller of troops stationed in Afghanistan bearing the name.

About 50 of the 200 members of the company were present on Merritt Island.

The first portion of the weekend reunion was held at the Brevard Veterans Memorial Center on Merritt Island during the afternoon of Aug.

24, in what was more or less free time for the members of the company and their families to socialize and share stories from the past.

“Just being with each other I guess, being like the old guys,” said Lee Lamb of Palm Bay on what he enjoyed most.

Lamb was shot twice on two

separate occasions six months apart in Vietnam.

“We’ll never be able to live the old days again, but it feels like the old days. The camaraderie, still after 50-something years, we act like we’re buddies and act like we’re young again.”

“Our museum and our complex is just a perfect place for a reunion and the helicopter at the entrance to our museum has a black widow spider on it. We’re proud of that and I thought it would be a great place to hold the reunion,” added Miller, who also serves on the Center’s board of directors.

The event also featured an Aug. 25 dinner at the International Palms Resort in Cocoa Beach.

“This weekend is just an opportunity to get together with the guys I work with all year long,” said Richard A. Green, who served with the group and works with them to produce a newsletter.

Miller noted that the group has been able to stay in touch through the years thanks in large part to social media.

“Thank God for Facebook. It has brought us all together,” Miller added.

“We have stayed very close. I run a Facebook page on there so that all Black Widows can join that. SL

Challenge of the Veterans chili cook-off heats up rivalry

BY MARIA SONNENBERG When someone wondered if the Veterans of Foreign War could make as good a chili as the American Legion vets, Don Pearsall felt compelled to issue an official challenge.

“You have to understand the male ego when it comes to making good chili,” said Pearsall, the commander of District 8 of Veterans of Foreign Wars for Brevard and Osceola Counties.

Pearsall’s VFW buddies consider themselves to be professionals at chilimaking, since they cook pots and pots of the stuff to feed the homeless.

“You don’t want to be told you can’t make chili,” Pearsall said.

Pearsall met with his American Legion counterpart, Chris Hamrick, to iron out a formal chili cook-off to see who is tops when it comes to the spicy and hearty soup. The result is the Challenge of the Veterans, a chili cookoff that will be from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Oct. 13 at Space Coast Harley Davidson at 1440 Sportsman Lane NE in Palm Bay. Joining the two organizations over the pots of chili are the corresponding auxiliaries, the Sons of the American Legion and the American Legion Riders motorcycle group.

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Besides decisively determining which veterans’ group is the true chili master, the event will benefit Wreaths Across America, a national nonprofit that each December places wreaths at national cemeteries to remember and honor fallen soldiers from all conflicts.

“They want to make sure every veteran’s grave has a wreath for the holidays,” Pearsall said.

Proceeds from the chili cook-off will be used for wreaths to be placed at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery on Dec. 15.

There is keen interest from veterans in participating in the cook-off.

“I have people coming in from as far away as Kissimmee and St. Cloud,” Pearsall said.

The family-friendly event will feature live music, vendors, a playground for the kids and free beer for the grownups, courtesy of Space Coast Harley Davidson. A $5 entry fee entitles guests to sample the chili.

Children 10 and younger are admitted for free.

Judging the chili are prominent food experts Sheriff Wayne Ivey and Brevard County property appraiser Dana Blickley.

Retired Army Col. Danny McKnight of Black Hawk Down fame will be at

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the event to sign copies of his book, “Streets of Mogadishu,” as will Pearsall, author of “Back from the Front: PTSD Understanding You and Your Caregivers.”

In addition to testing their mettle at chili-making, members of the VFW and the American Legion posts will

battle it out in bartending to see who can raise the most tips to present to Wreaths Across America.

“We are trying to make the event as much fun as possible,” said Dorothy Walsh, who is organizing the event along with Pearsall. SL

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Stephen Christopher Hamrick, the American Legion District 12 commander, left, Betty Jo Green, the Wreaths Across America Cape Canaveral National Cemetery chairwoman, and Don Pearsall, the VFW District 8 commander, prepare for the Challenge of the Veterans chili cook-off.

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Veterans feel comfortable calling Brevard home Brevard County remains among the best places for a veteran to live. I say it is the best place because of what I know about how Brevard treats its veterans. And veterans know it.

Florida’s veteran population size is behind only California and Texas.

Brevard is among the largest in the state and among the largest in its ratio of veterans to the general population.

About 1 out of 7 persons older than the age of 18 living in Brevard County served or is serving in the armed forces.

Brevard County’s population is estimated at about 577,500. The veteran population is projected to be 67,000.

By comparison, Orange County, with twice the population of Brevard, has an equal number of veterans as Brevard.

Broward has a population of more than 1.8 million and 78,000 veterans.

But it is no wonder that veterans chose Brevard. We have the VA Viera Outpatient Clinic. Many veterans have told me through the years that they are satisfied with the service they receive there.

Brevard Veterans Memorial Center, one of the best in the state, is run by fellow veterans and offers a lot for their comrades. The Disabled American Veterans Chapter 123 is there to help veterans file claims through their Department of Veterans Affairs.

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of homelessness or other needs, the National Veterans Homeless Support is here to offer support. Need clothes and household items? Down the Road Thrift is there to assist.

Veterans organizations, individuals and businesses joined forces to offer the homeless a place to wash their clothes at coin laundries in Palm Bay, Melbourne and Titusville.

Support for those veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder is available.

If one veteran has a need, people in Brevard will quickly pitch in to offer the needed assistance. I have seen it time after time. And these are just a few examples of how the residents of Brevard help veterans.

I’ve only mentioned a few of the organizations that look out for veterans, but I could go on naming many individuals that go above and beyond to be of help to veterans in Brevard County. SL

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Saving life for Air Force officer just another day at the beach

BY MARIA SONNENBERG What was supposed to be a relaxing day by the seashore turned into an afternoon of heroism as former Air Force officer Christopher Minamyer helped save a drowning man on North Redington Beach in Pinellas County.

A day at the beach was on the schedule for Minamyer and his family when they left their home in Satellite Beach to visit his aunt and uncle at Florida’s Sun Coast across the state. As the clan was enjoying the afternoon of sunshine and warm water, Minamyer saw a couple trying to drag an unconscious, unresponsive man to shore.

Minamyer and his aunt, registered nurse Leticia Godinez, rushed to help 63-year-old Dan Mikos, whom they found face down in the water.

Minamyer’s military training kicked in and he pulled the man onto dry land so his aunt could establish an airway on the unconscious Mikos.

Godinez, together with Pinellas County Deputy Dustin Hansen, who arrived on the scene after being flagged down by beachgoers, worked to get the man’s heart to pump faster, while Minamyer performed stomach compressions to remove the water from the victim’s lungs until Mikos started coughing up the seawater.

“Not a lot was going through my mind at the time we were trying to rescue him, other than trying to get him to breathe and get him to safety,” Minamyer said.

Mikos was then transported to Largo Medical Center with life-threatening injuries.

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Satellite Beach resident Christopher Minamyer left the Air Force as a captain after 10 years of service. He served as a mechanical systems engineer at Hill Air Force Base in Utah, where he was responsible for the management of F-16 mechanical and structural components in support of United States and international fleets. they got an IV into him quickly, but were concerned about his heart rate,” Minamyer said.

He was relieved to hear Mikos had stabilized in the hospital.

“I really thought he wasn’t going to make it based on the shape he was in when we found him,” he said.

Mikos’ family contacted Minamyer

and Godinez to thank them for their help.

“His daughter and sister were extremely grateful to my aunt and me for helping out,” said Minamyer, a mechanical engineering contractor for Kerman, Inc. at the Air Force Technical Applications Center at Patrick Air Force Base.

After 10 years of service with the Air Force, Minamyer left as a captain.

He served as a mechanical systems engineer at Hill Air Force Base in Utah, where he was responsible for the management of F-16 mechanical and structural components in support of United States and international fleets.

He received his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Arizona and his master’s degree in space studies from American Military University. While on active duty, he had taken CPR lessons and earned a CPR certification card.

In his spare time, he has volunteered for more than 15 years as a Lego robotics instructor, running and coaching award-winning summer programs for students from kindergarten through eighth grade.

Rob Martin, Minamyer’s supervisor at Kerman, was not surprised to hear about his life-saving efforts.

“As a former Air Force officer and current contract engineer, Chris has consistently demonstrated a commitment to leadership, faith and service to others,” he said. SL

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Bill Wilkening of Indian Harbour Beach recounts the events surrounding the 9/11 attacks while he worked inside the Federal Aviation Administration’s headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Ceremony reminds us to ‘never forget’ 9/11, those who served

BY ERNIE ARICO Never forget.

That was the message from many guest speakers during the Patriot Day ceremony held Sept. 11 at the Brevard Veterans Memorial Center behind the Merritt Square Mall.

“We tried to do something to remember not only those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, but also those young American men and women who sacrificed so much to take the fight to the enemy weeks later,” said Donn Weaver, chairman of the Brevard Veterans Council and VMC vice president and special projects coordinator.

About 135 people attended the two-hour ceremony which began at the 9/11 Monument in the plaza and ended with guest speakers addressing the audience in Gray Hall.

Speakers included Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey; Cape Canaveral Commission chairman and retired U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Wayne Justice, and Bill Wilkening, who was working inside the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) headquarters during 9/11.

Other speakers included those who were in New York City or at the Pentagon that day in 2001 as well

as those who served in the military following the 9/11 attacks.

Weaver said the center did not want to compete with other organizations that held 9/11 ceremonies, rather they decided to host their event after school to encourage young people to attend.

“We wanted to honor not only the victims and those first responders who rushed to help those injured, but also to the young men and women who joined the military and ran to the fight against our enemies that were responsible for that attack.” Weaver said.

Justice, who was at the Pentagon the day of the attack and grew up on Staten Island, vividly remembers the events surrounding that horrific day.

“I was on active duty at the time with the U.S. Coast Guard and was inside the Pentagon when the plane hit,” he said. “After the attacks, my job was to coordinate the evacuation of more than 500,000 people from lower Manhattan. We had to call in all available ships and boats to get them out.”

Since 9/11, Justice told the crowd that the country is more secure now and can handle any threat, but said we must not let our guard down and be ready to handle all future threats.

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Wilkening, one of the center’s library volunteers, was working inside the FAA’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. during 9/11. He recalls how “chaotic” it was inside the FAA’s command center.

“I remember when we first heard the words from the American Airlines Center in Dallas that one of its flight attendants said that their plane was being hijacked,” Wilkening said.

Wilkening, who retired five years ago from the FAA and now lives in Indian Harbour Beach, said officials first thought that it was a “false or mistaken” hijacking report.

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While not formally declared, the fight in Afghanistan already is the longest war in American history, and more than 1.3 million members of the U.S. Armed Forces have served there and in Iraq in the battle against terrorism.

Weaver said the center plans on hosting a 9/11 ceremony every year.

“We are going to make sure we never forget in Brevard County,” he said. “We are very proud of what our veterans have done since 9/11. Their work has been outstanding.”

The ceremony was co-sponsored by the VMC and the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

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SAIL offers range of interesting, diverse classes

BY JULIE STURGEON Seniors can set sail this fall by engaging in a new venture — right at a neighborhood church.

The adventure requires only two things — your mind and your body.

Senior Adventures in Learning (SAIL) of Melbourne is currently offering classes at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Viera.

There are many classes to choose from, and all are geared towards enrichment.

The fall session began Sept. 25 and runs for eight weeks. Participants are welcome to join the fall session at any time.

“The genius of the program is that it is a ministry by and with older adults, rather than just a ministry to them,” said Brian Wade, the executive director. “We offer classes in the fall and winter at local worship houses.”

SAIL is an interfaith organization serving senior adults 50 and older throughout Brevard County. Local churches and synagogues provide a campus for a variety of fun, stimulating classes for a nominal fee.

Yearning for intellectual stimulation?

Try learning Spanish, studying Irish history or joining a lecture series on current events and foreign affairs.

Learning and interacting with others is a proven way to fight off dementia and improve the mind.

Want to get your body in shape while having fun? Try a Zumba or yoga class. Exercise classes are great way to stay fit and meet new friends.

Classes are held on Tuesdays and

Wednesdays for the fall term.

There also will be winter and spring terms in 2019 at other churches.

The cost for the term is a reasonable fee of $30 for either day or $45 for both days, for the entire term. The fee allows participants to enroll in as many classes as they wish.

Scholarships are available upon request.

Wade’s enthusiasm for learning spurred him to take the helm from Beverly M. Wheeler, the previous SAIL director.

“We usually have about 200 participants in the fall and as many as 300 in the winter session,” Wade said.

“And we are not affiliated with any church, so all are welcome.”

Past participants have enjoyed writing their memoirs, exercising and learning a new language.

The instructors for most classes are seniors who share valuable skills and experiences cultivated throughout their lives.

Participants set their own course, navigating new subjects or becoming teachers in an area of expertise.

People of all faiths work together in SAIL to help older adults celebrate their knowledge and experience, sharing it with their peers. The primary purpose of SAIL is to enrich the later years with opportunities for service, self-expression, meaningful work and close friendships.

Fall classes are held Tuesdays and Wednesdays at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Viera at 5655 Stadium Parkway in Viera. The schedule of classes and

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There is still time to sign up for a variety of classes offered by Senior Adventures in Learning (SAIL) for the fall term. Classes are held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Viera.

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Seniors can stop by the church or contact SAIL at 321-626-0963 for

registration information. Wade can be contacted at sailofmelbourne@ gmail.com. SL

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Mammograms remain the mainstay in screening for breast cancer

BY BRENDA EGGERT BRADER Breast cancer awareness is observed by the American Cancer Society every October, alerting women and men to the need for cancer screening. Some types of screening and knowledge of cancer have improved with time.

“The mammogram is still the mainstay of screening of the modalities that we can use to stratify patients usually still screening for mammography,” said Dr. Alphonse Pecoraro, of the Steward Medical Group, Surgical Associates of Brevard in Rockledge. “We are doing a better job of stratifying patients of higher risk. Frequent studies or other tests and combinations of modalities help define early breast cancer. Screening has added to decrease death from it.”

Each woman’s breasts are different, and the cancer screening involves the makeup and density, risk factors and family history. Only 1 percent of the male population gets breast cancer, added Pecoraro.

Dense breast tissue refers to the appearance of breast tissue on

a mammogram. It’s a normal and common finding.

Breast tissue is composed of milk glands, milk ducts and supportive tissue (dense breast tissue), and fatty tissue (non-dense breast tissue). When viewed on a mammogram, women with dense breasts have more dense tissue than fatty tissue.

“More vigorous detection is what has improved over the years to identify those who are at greater risk and then applying the modalities that are out there for screening them,” Pecoraro said.

Modalities for breast cancer screening besides the main one — mammogram — include an MRI along with the mammogram for women at higher risk for breast cancer, and CT scans, lists the American Cancer Society website (www.cancer.org).

“Breast cancer is slightly decreasing,” Pecoraro said. “The reason is the degree of hormone replacement. Decrease of the death rate of breast cancer is the earlier the detection the earlier we can intervene and the better the outcome.

We are better able to satisfy patients to give them the best outcome like

chemotherapy before surgery.”

The most important thing is to have a discussion with a gynecologist. You have to apply the patient’s need and risk to how they are going to screen. Different screening recommendations differ by groups, the doctor said. Some start at age 40, but the majority are age 50. There are more incidents of breast cancer as a woman gets older.

The breast cancers in younger women are many times ignored due to busy work schedules or family responsibilities. They have not been screened early since risk factors have not been prominent.

Pecoraro urges women to have a breast screening on a yearly basis.

In observance of breast cancer awareness, a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk will be held at 7 a.m. Oct. 27 at The Avenue Viera. The fundraiser attracts 8,000 participants annually, said Michelle Oesterle, the senior community development manager for the Brevard County Cancer Society.

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Annual blood test might save your life

BY BRENDA EGGERT BRADER An annual blood test might save your life. That is the advice of one family member who lost her brotherin-law from cancers that would have been detected early on if he had ever gone to a doctor.

“I am really angry and sad over his passing and feeling it could have been something avoided,” said Kathleen Seibert of Titusville. “I’m an advocate of annual blood screenings because issues that could be going on with your body could be detected before they turn into a hazard to your health.

“My 62-year-old brother-in-law didn’t go for blood work, as I am sure many men and women don’t.

He came home from work feeling weird. So to be sure it wasn’t a heart attack, my sister-in-law took him to the emergency room. He never went home.”

After hospital admission and a battery of tests, the diagnosis was stage 3 stomach cancer and inoperable stage 4 liver cancer. He was too ill to even go home with hospice care, Seibert said.

“Being a primary care doctor, this is what I see,” said Dr. Kalpana Gorthi of Revive MD Internal Medicine in Melbourne. “There has been a lot of medical debate recently over the need for annual physicals. If I save one life, it is good and I have a relationship with that patient. When I diagnose a problem early, my patients are so relieved. If I can prevent something

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early on, I feel so good.”

Gorthi notes that many people say they don’t have a history of cancer or cardiovascular factors and say they can get by without seeing a doctor.

But it is rare that a person doesn’t have problems somewhere in medical family history.

“There comes a point that you go to a physician instead of ignoring the symptoms,” Gorthi said. “Catch it early before the (cancer) tumor has metastasized.”

Providing a family history of ailments as detailed as possible also helps the primary care physician with background for the patient.

Blood work just adds to that profile so that when the doctor is needed for something specific, they already are familiar with the patient, according to Gorthi.

“A healthy person comes and sees me and discusses their problems, wants a routine physical and we will do a complete blood panel like electrolytes, thyroid and basic things,” Gorthi said. “You start there, if someone has a problem. And then

go on from the test results, and if something shows then you go on from there. Bloodwork is covered as part of the (health) insurance guidelines.

“A patient should establish a primary care and have some baselines with the doctor, Gorthi said. “Share medical family history, cancers or cardiovascular history or obesity.

But get a good set of tests. People by age 65 should definitely visit with a doctor. People ages 30 to 50 are busy with life, kids, careers so (they) start ignoring their health. But (they) should establish with a doctor, so they can contact the doctor if (they are) sick and the doctor has that baseline of information on them. If you go someplace for care and they don’t know you, they will send you to establish a primary care doctor. But if you already have a doctor, you can get to see the doctor and discuss concerns and get tests if you have complaints or needs.”

“I believe in doing blood work with primary care every June,” Seibert said. “I want to make sure I can stick around. Part of the problem for my brother-in-law was no primary care doctor because he didn’t believe in going to the doctor. When he did get to the hospital, he was going from doctor to doctor for tests.

“With annual blood work, he would not have left a wife of 35 years, a son, two small grandchildren and a great many shocked and saddened friends,” Seibert said. “But if one person gets it, it is all we can ask for. SL

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The human body has a knack for keeping it all together. We all employ a network of connective tissue and muscle to help hold the organs and other tissues in place, preventing Drex Dobson, MD them from moving into areas where they don’t belong.

Usually, that system works quite well. Sometimes, however, there’s a weakness in the supportive wall of the abdomen or groin and some of the tissue pushes through at that vulnerable point. The common condition is known as a hernia.

There are several different kinds of hernias. For example, a ventral hernia occurs when the tissue intrudes through an abdominal opening.

Hernias may also occur in the groin area — an inguinal hernia — or at the site of a surgical incision. Others include the hiatal (upper stomach) and umbilical (bellybutton) hernia. Often, they can cause a great deal of pain and require medical attention.

Hernias: sometimes serious

Many people are born with physiological weaknesses that increase the likelihood of hernias. Others develop the condition later in life.

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by lifting heavy objects, coughing excessively, smoking, becoming obese or straining on the toilet are also factors that can contribute to various kinds of hernias.

Symptoms of a hernia may include a swelling under the skin of the abdomen or a heavy feeling in that area. In some cases, hernia sufferers may have blood in a stool.

This condition can be serious, at times even life-threatening if part of the intestine pushes through the abdominal wall and is strangled. This type of hernia can cause shock, a perforated intestine and even death.

Bottom line: If you suspect a hernia, see a physician at once.

Treatment

There is really only one way to fix a hernia — through surgery. Traditional surgery involves an incision over the hernia. The surgeon places the tissues back into place and stitches the opening shut. Often this will entail the use of a sterile mesh stitched into place to prevent further movement of the tissues.

Laparoscopic surgery employs a narrow, lighted tube threaded through an incision in the belly, which is inflated with a harmless gas.

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For many patients, robotic-assisted surgery is an excellent option. Most report less disruption to their daily activities and a diminished need for pain medication. The incidence of recurrence is also less frequent compared to patients who undergo traditional surgery or a laparoscopic procedure. Some studies have

There are a number of measures people can take to reduce their chances of developing a hernia.

Because obesity is a risk factor, weight control is important. The same is true of smoking: If you smoke, adopt a cessation program immediately.

Remember, obesity and smoking put people in jeopardy of many health problems — far more than just hernias. So, take the utmost care of your body.

Also, be careful while lifting. Bend at the knees rather than the waist and don’t pick up something that requires you to strain. Another tip is to eat a high-fiber diet to prevent constipation.

Remember, if you suspect you have a hernia, get in touch with a physician as soon as possible. Don’t ignore the symptoms. Get the help you need and get on the road to recovery.

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‘People Got to Be Free’ — The Rascals, October 1968

BY RANDAL HILL “All the world over, so easy to see People everywhere just want to be free” When The Rascals’ “People Got to Be Free” held down the top Billboard spot for five weeks in the fall of 1968, it gained fame as a tribute to both Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Bobby Kennedy. King had been murdered that April, and the future classic was recorded afterward but before Kennedy’s assassination that June. “People Got to Be Free” wasn’t released until after RFK’s death, but the timing of the song — with the twin tragedies still fresh in the public’s mind — allowed the rousing anthem to become a widely embraced plea for humanitarianism.

The original genesis of “People Got to Be Free,” however, was something entirely unrelated.

Formed in 1965 as a white rock quartet in Garfield, New Jersey, the Young Rascals began as a “blue-eyed” soul outfit. Dressed like a group of English schoolboys to appropriate the then-trendy “British Invasion” look, they spent weekends playing at Garfield’s Choo Choo Club.

The Young Rascals signed with Atlantic Records. The band’s debut

45, the oddly titled “I Ain’t Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore,” came and went quickly. But their second effort of “Good Lovin’,” a hard-driving cover of a minor hit nearly a year earlier by the Olympics, a Los Angeles group, reached No. 1 on the Hot 100 chart, as did “Groovin” a year later.

After the release of “It’s Wonderful” at the end of 1967, the quartet became simply The Rascals.

Group members Felix Cavaliere (vocals, keyboards) and Eddie Brigati (vocals, bass) co-wrote most of the songs and switched off lead vocals on the band’s 13 Top 40 winners. “People Got to Be Free” became the band’s third chart-topping 45, and their biggest hit ever, on its way to becoming an iconic civil rights tune.

Cavaliere once said of the aggressive, horn-punctuated entreaty for altruism, “That (song) was a conscious effort to get a point across that was burning inside of me. I collaborated with Eddie on that, but on that one the majority of the lyric is mine.”

Cavaliere fittingly ends the song by half-singing, half-proclaiming that “The train of freedom is about to arrive any minute now,” and that “It’s been long, long overdue.”

Before “People Got to Be Free” was issued, Atlantic balked at the

Quick glances often are gazes for all the ages You probably never noticed how the gazes change with the ages.

The gazes are the way people look at you when they pass you while walking.

Have you ever paid attention to how people at different ages look at you so differently?

Well, I did and here’s what you will see the next time you look up at a person walking past you.

Kids and teenagers don’t even know that you are physically occupying a space on Earth somewhere near them, so don’t even bother looking at them for a reaction.

People in their 20s know you’re there, somewhere, but they would have to look up from their phones and that’s just not happening.

People in their 30s want to see who’s coming toward them, so they check you out from afar. But, when they get close to you, they almost fall over whipping their head the other way to act like they’re not looking at you.

Those in their 40s take a good look at you, essentially giving you a visual interview in case you might become their next plus-one. If you make eye contact, they might smile and look away or give you the look of death like they’re thinking “What are you looking at Pops?”

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However, if you do look at them, 90 percent will say hello and the other 10 percent will just have a blank stare as if you were speaking a foreign language.

Those in their 80s and 90s, well you might as well just strike up a conversation because it’s gonna take a while for them to get past you.

So, next time you go walking, look up at your fellow humans going the other way and you’ll see how the gazes change with the ages. SL

idea of The Rascals releasing such an overtly political work. The musicians persevered, though, and in the end they enjoyed a hit that sold more than 4 million copies.

The Rascals then adopted two policies unique in the world of rock music — they refused to tour on segregated bills, and they insisted that at least one of their supporting acts be a

black musical group.

An odd situation had inspired “People Got to Be Free” a while earlier.

The song was conceived — but not developed at the time — after an ugly encounter when The Rascals’ tour bus broke down in Fort Pierce. Rowdy locals harassed the musicians about their long hair. SL

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Gainesville fills the day with so much to see, do One of my favorite sightseeing destinations in Central Florida is the cosmopolitan city of Gainesville. If you only have one day to devote to visiting Gainesville, let me introduce you to my favorite attractions for the entire family.

Note that Gainesville is the home of both one of the finest universities in the country, the University of Florida, and the outstanding Shands Hospital at the university. To give you an insight on why Gainesville is called the center of education, medicine, culture and athletics, drive through the historical University of Florida campus. The university has many buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, such as the University Auditorium.

Above the auditorium you will find Century Tower, a 49-bell carillon that rings on the quarter hour. Maps of the university are available at the gated entrances.

Your second stop should be the Florida Museum of Natural History, located on Hull Road on the university’s campus. This 55,000-square-foot museum, in my opinion, might be one of the finest in all of Florida. The permanent exhibits include: Hall of Fossils, South Florida People, Northwest Florida Waterways and Wildlife and Fossil Plant Garden.

In addition, there are many temporary exhibits throughout the year. The Florida Wildflower & Butterfly Rainforest Garden will be the highlight of your visit. You can stroll through this 6,400-square-foot screened, outdoor enclosure with subtropical and tropical plants and hundreds of living butterflies. View thousands of Lepidoptera species on the “Wall of Wings” and be introduced to

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butterfly and moth biology. There is also a neat hall of windowed rooms where you can see scientists working in the Butterfly Rearing Lab and the research labs. There is no admission fee for the museum. There is a fee to visit the butterfly exhibit.

Your third stop, and next door to the Natural History Museum, is the renowned Samuel Harn Museum of Art with more than 7,000 works focusing on African and Asian Art. This delightful museum is, in my estimation, one of the finest in the country. An original work

by Claude Monet is one of more than 6,000 original pieces on display.

With these three stops and a break for lunch, you have been introduced to the highlights of Gainesville in one day. This visit more than meets my requirements that your trip be educational, inexpensive and a memorable experience for the entire family. There are a host of interesting destinations in and around Gainesville, including outdoor adventures, museums and galleries, theater, recreation and sports, and much more.

Contact the visitors center at 1-866-778-5260 or email ingo@ visitgainesville.com and ask for the “Guide to Alachua County Attractions.”

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I’m not dead yet — I have too many goals to keep me busy Monty Python’s musical “Spamalot” is loaded with messages about life. In Act 1, Scene 4, a plague has hit the village. A worker is gathering corpses along the street. A sleeping man is awakened as he is hauled to the wagon.

He jumps up and begins singing “I Am Not Dead Yet.” You should be singing that song every day. Our challenge is to lead a long, full and healthy life.

During this fall season, we are reminded of death with Halloween, All Souls Day and the Day of the Dead festivities. Ghosts, goblins, skulls, witches and haunted cemeteries are reminders of our mortality.

Upbeat messages are ever present. In the Dove chocolate TV commercial, the message to the wrinkled-faced woman is “Live each day as if it was the only one.” In the PBS TV program “Growing Bolder,” the message is “overcome the obstacles, survive and thrive.”

AARP focuses on living in its monthly newsletter “Disrupt Aging.”

Delphine Gibson died recently in Pennsylvania at the age of 114. She was blind and deaf since age 100, but took no medications. She lived every day. Her secret: Faith in God, go to church and eat good food.

Several years ago, columnist and humorist Art Buchwald was placed in hospice with a terminal disease. Many friends stopped to share stories. He was alive and energized. He was asked to move out. During the last six months of his life he wrote his book “Too Soon To

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Challenges of Living to Age 100 Ed Baranowski Say Goodbye.”

In the movie “Seagull,” based on Anton Chekhov’s 1896 play, the characters at a Russian estate explore their lives and selves. They search for purpose and even mourn their life. In the end, Pjotr Sorin lay dying on the sofa and says to the others: “A life without fulfilled goals is an empty meaningless life.”

Old guys at their daily coffee at Eddie’s Diner in Melbourne greet others: “Good morning, how are you doing?’

One guy makes it clear: “I’m still on the right side of the sod.”

“Spamalot” concludes with the joyful song “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life.”

Yes, your challenge is to look for what is good. Add love, follow your heart, do what you enjoy, find an adventure, accept change, inspire, live in the moment and ask “why not?”

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Theodore’s efforts made recycling a reality in schools When we relocated to Viera almost 10 years ago, recycling was not part of the daily routine in public schools.

Parents and PTOs in each school were voluntarily doing bits here and there to send less to landfills. That was until 2013.

That year, Brevard Public Schools (BPS) rolled out singlestream recycling district wide.

BPS recognized the important role recycling plays in resource conservation and realized how much savings recycling would represent to its annual budget.

Since then, schools throughout the county have had access to recycling services. Not many people know about those behind that project.

Dana Theodore, the assistant superintendent of facilities services and a native of Pittsburgh who moved to Florida in 1980, has always been a champion of recycling. He took on the challenge to create a program for BPS. In 2012, he hired Laura Kandiko to lead the recycling program.

Kandiko, an inspirational leader, tireless advocate for the environment and a creative and fun co-worker always happy to help, embraced the task and launched the program in all 82 Brevard County public schools.

She has done a tremendous job. The program has been run successfully for the past five years with the help and

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support from custodians and other school staff, families and volunteers.

Theodore — whose team of 200 includes maintenance technicians, custodians, groundskeepers and professional staff — has recently retired. This project was just one of his many accomplishments during his 16 years with BPS. His other remarkable feats include: • Constructing five schools and maintaining 12.8 million square feet of facilities to create a safe, comfortable and healthy learning environment for more than 70,000 students.

• Implementing a district-wide energy conservation program that included summer hours, a mandatory 76-degree thermostat setting and restrictions on building use.

• Reducing electricity expenditure from $15.3 million in 2008 to $11.5 million in 2017 — a 25-percent decrease that had a tremendous

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positive impact on staffing and programs.

• Organizing the BPS Facility Renewal Referendum and being instrumental in the Sales Surtax Initiative which will result in $200 million for facility renewal projects such as upgrading mechanical systems, improving security and enhancing IT. • Initiating an LED lighting conversion that reduces energy consumption by 50 percent in a fiveyear program.

• Pursuing U.S. EPA Energy Star certification to recognize energy efficiency performance in the top 25 percent for 50 of the 83 schools. That is the most in the state.

Theodore was appointed to the Brevard County Planning Commission and will carry on being an asset and an invaluable resource for the community. From what friends and co-workers shared with me, he will be golfing quite often.

Susan Hann, the former director of planning and construction, will take over as the new assistant superintendent.

Email Marcia Booth at Marcia RecycleBrevard.org.

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“Funds raised go to research and provide the patient programs and services we offer,” Oesterle said.

The local society offers such services as free rides to treatments, free access to wigs, cancer kits for patients to hold personal treatment information, a free smoking cessation program and a stay healthy program where you can reach out to the society to get tips on exercise and what to eat to stay healthy and cancer free.

That information also is available on the website at cancer.org. The tollfree number for the American Cancer Society, available 24 hours a day and 365 days a year, is 1-800-227-2345. SL

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National Child Health Day

Homespun Exhibit

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National Name Your Car Day

Oct. 1 to 30 3:30 p.m.

Handcrafted vintage items featuring heirloom quilts and textiles, basketry, along with antiques on display. Costumed docents conduct tours of this fully furnished circa 1891 home.

Call to reserve the date & time you’d like your tour.

Pritchard House Museum 424 S. Washington Ave. Titusville, 321-607-0203

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8:30 a.m. Registration 10:30 a.m. kickstands up Fundraiser for Driven by Heart includes lunch.

Space Coast Harley Davidson 1440 Sportsman Lane, NE Palm Bay, 321-474-6900

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Learn about the different aspects of wellness while discussing alternative ways to prevent disease.

Sunflower House 777 E. Merritt Island Cswy., Merritt Island, 321-452-4341

Bikers for Breasts

Columbus Day

Toxin Free Living

Central Florida Winds: “The British Are Coming”

Big Red Bus

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3 p.m. Free admission Suntree United Methodist Church 7400 N. Wickham Road, Suntree, 321-405-2359

Be Bald and Free Day

The DanRonic Project

2 p.m.

Space Coast Jazz Society Rockledge Country Club 1591 S. Fiske Blvd., Rockledge, 321-636-6022

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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

National Grouch Day

Meet the Candidates

1 p.m.

Q&A with state and local candidates One Senior Place 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, 321-751-6771

Vernon Boushell Concert The Bead Ladies Jewelry “The British Are Coming!” Making Class 3:30 p.m.

Orchestra favorites from over the pond.

Riverside Presbyterian Church 3400 N. Atlantic Avenue Cocoa Beach, 321-525-7825 National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day

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1 p.m.

Make a unique piece of jewelry. Cost is $15 and all supplies will be provided.

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

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National Nut Day

Suntree United Methodist Zumba Gold 9:30 a.m.

Church 3 p.m.

“Pipe Organ Dedication” A grand concert and video tour of the refurbished 1928 pipe organ.

Suntree United Methodist Church 7400 N. Wickham Road, Suntree, 321-242-2585

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10 a.m. - Noon Meet at Sams House to caravan to the Flatwoods trail on Pine Island.

6195 N. Tropical Trail Merritt Island, 321-449-4720

9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Designed to help individuals retain their driving competencies, this class has several key objectives that will help you achieve this goal. Cost is $20 per person or $15 for members of AARP. One Senior Place 8085 Spyglass Hill Road Viera, 321-698-2311

Master Naturalist Hike

Space Coast Flute Orchestra “Fall Concert”

3 p.m.

Astronaut Winston Scott Suntree United Methodist Church 7400 N. Wickham Road Suntree, 321-385-7236

AARP Driver Safety Class

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National Walk to School Day

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National Golf Lovers Day

7th annual Scarecrow Stroll Medicare 101

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National Do Something Nice Day

Oktoberfest 2:30 - 4 p.m.

Entertainment, Germanstyle hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine Buena Vida Estates Reconnecting with Nature 2129 W. New Haven Ave. 1 - 2 p.m.

W. Melbourne, 321-724-0060 VNA Wellness Clinic A nationally recognized 9:30 a.m. author and board certified Eau Gallie Arts District Stop by and have your health education specialist Dog Days blood pressure and glucose will teach you how to get screened for free. Please fast moving outside during the 6 - 10 p.m. before if you would like your DJ, beer tent, food, street cooler months. glucose screened. vendors and Fun Dog Show.

Sunflower House Cocoa Beach Library EGAD 777 E. Merritt Island Cswy., 550 N. Brevard Ave. 587 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Cocoa Beach, 321-868-1104 Merritt Island, 321-452-4341 Melbourne, 321-574-2737

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18th annual Blessing of the Animals

10:30 a.m. - Noon Learn about open enrollment for Medicare and difference insurance options.

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Free to play. Prizes will be awarded.

One Senior Place 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, RSVP 321-452-1233

Oct. 10 and 11 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

The audience will name the tunes played by the Swingtime ensemble of the Melbourne Municipal Band. Come check your knowledge of tunes from the 40s, 50s and beyond.

The concert is free, and tickets are not required.

Melbourne Auditorium 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd.

Melbourne, 321-724-0555

2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

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2 - 3 p.m.

Advancements in minimally invasive hernia repairs.

One Senior Place 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, RSVP 800-522-6363

8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Warbird Museum 6600 TICO Rd Titusville, 321-268-1941

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Beer Pairing Dinner

Bingo with Courtenay Springs Village

Update on Changes to Medicare for 2019

2 p.m.

Buena Vida Estates 2129 W. New Haven Ave. W. Melbourne 321-724-0060

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Special Needs Trust

10 a.m.

Attorney William A. Johnson 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, 321-253-1667

You Hold the Keys to Your Transportation Future, Workshop for Seniors

11 a.m.

Informational lecture Remain safe and mobile and ride resources.

Freedom 7 Senior Center 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd.

Cocoa Beach, 321-783-9505

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National Senior Citizens Day

11 a.m.

Freedom 7 Senior Center Created to prevent a range 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd., of diseases that can be Cocoa Beach, 321-783-9505 deadly. Hobbs Pharmacist, Jessica Beal, will cover the recommended vaccines for Update on Changes to adults age 50 and older Medicare for 2019 and the new guidelines for 2 p.m. pneumonia and shingles Buena Vida Estates vaccines.

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National Cat Day

WEDNESDAY

Oct. 3 - 17 (two-week event) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vote for your favorite crow. Ballots available at Viera Voice, 7630 N. Wickham Rd. #105, Suntree, 321-242-1235

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National Motherin-Law Day

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Your Thyroid: Function, Treatment and Management Lecture Noon A light lunch will be provided Freedom 7 Senior Center 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd.

Cocoa Beach 321-783-9505

“Name that Tune” Swingtime concert

10 - 11 a.m.

Program for grandparents 55+ raising children 18 and younger. Sunflower House, Merritt Square Mall Merritt Island, 321-452-4341

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Get one-on-one help with your computer, smartphone or tablet. Bring your device or laptop. Cost is $5.

Cocoa Beach Library 321-868-1104

“Cook the Book” Book Club meets each month to discuss and enjoy dishes prepared from recipes chosen from the cookbook selected for that month.

Mims-Scottsmoor Public Library 3615 Lionel Road Mims, 321-264-5080

Noon - 5 p.m.

Sunflower House 777 E. Merritt Island Cswy.

Merritt Island 321-452-4341

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United Nations Day

Melbourne Community Orchestra “Ghoulies & Ghosties” Oct. 24 and Oct. 25 7:30 p.m.

Spine-tingling orchestra tunes of the season Melbourne Auditorium 625 Hibiscus Blvd.

Melbourne 321-285-6724

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National National Take Chocolate Your Parents Cupcake Day to Lunch Day One-On-One Tech Help Cook the Book Club 6 - 7:30 p.m. with Klaus-Peter Finke

Free Memory Screening

10 - 11:30 a.m.

Celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi with a procession of animals, from dogs and cats to hamsters and even horses, are welcome. Rev. Gary Jackson of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Cocoa Village, will officiate this special ceremony called the Blessing of the Animals.

Myrt Tharpe Square (Gazebo) Oleander Street Cocoa Village, 321-254-8843

6 - 9 p.m. $40 per person Tradewinds at Duran 7032 Stadium Parkway Viera, 321-504-7771

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8th annual Suntree Slam Golf, Tennis & Oktoberfest Weekend

Oct. 19 - 21; 1 p.m.

Suntree Country Club One Country Club Drive, Suntree, 321-242-6230

Indialantic Chamber Singers: “Unforgettable Classics from Music’s Golden Age”

7:30 p.m.

Advent Lutheran Church 7550 N. Wickham Road Suntree, 321-426-0360

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Rockledge Country Club 1591 S. Fiske Blvd.

Rockledge, 321-269-4240

6:30 p.m.

Adults of all ages welcome.

Free snacks, BYOB Martin Andersen Senior Center 1025 S. Florida Ave. Rockledge, 321-631-7556

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10 a.m.

Elder Law Attorney William A. Johnson will share the truth about Medicaid and its eligibility requirements.

One Senior Place 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, 321-253-1667

National Pumpkin Day

Singles/Couples Ballroom Dance

Halloween Party

6 p.m.

Tradewinds at Duran 7032 Stadium Parkway Viera, 321-504-7776

9th annual Landscaping with Florida Natives Tour

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Three homes beachside and two homes in Lockmar (NE) Palm Bay. Tickets $8.

Maple Street Natives Nursery 7619 Henry Ave. W. Melbourne, 321-258-4642

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Viera Voice’s Seventh Harvest Festival 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The Avenue Viera 321-242-1235

Space Coast Symphony JAZZ Orchestra: “JAZZ Jam” 7 p.m.

Scott Center for the Performing Arts 5625 Holy Trinity Drive Suntree, 855-252-7276

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National Make a Difference Day

Making Strides of Brevard Walk

7 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Avenue Viera 2261 Town Center Ave. Viera, 321-253-4312

Arts, Crafts and Christmas Marketplace 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Azan Shrine Center 1591 W. Eau Galle Blvd.

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Entertainment with The Lonnie and Delinda Band.

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North Brevard Historic cemetery stirs passion for area history

BY FLORA REIGADA North Brevard’s history isn’t only found in textbooks or libraries.

Sometimes, it can be found in unexpected places such as cemeteries.

In 1995, New Jersey transplant Roz Foster discovered this in the LaGrange Cemetery, at 1635-1661 Old Dixie Hwy. She was taking part in an effort to clean the 1881 gravesite of Titusville founder, Col. Henry Titus.

Established in 1869, the cemetery is adjacent to the historic, LaGrange Church, which was built in 1893. The carpenter gothic church was preceded by a two-story log church, built in 1872.

Prior to Foster’s efforts at the cemetery, she thought of Florida as a new state with little history.

“When I began reading the gravestones and researching the names, I learned about fascinating people who lived interesting lives,” she said.

The oldest section of the cemetery is at the center front. Many who rest there are pioneer settlers, such as the

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The oldest section of the historic, LaGrange Cemetery is at its center front. Many of Titusville’s early settlers rest at the cemetery.

Feaster family who came to the area after the Civil War. “It surprised me to learn that Andrew Feaster fought in the War of 1812,” Foster said.

His family’s plot is the oldest and

Insurance takes the worry out of troublesome travel

BY SUSAN CASSONE Traveling is expensive, and it can hit the wallet even more if a last-minute change has to be made.

Insurance coverage is an important factor to consider and include when making travel plans and calculating overall trip costs and expenses.

Everyone insures their home and car.

Most also have healthcare. That peace of mind should extend to travel investment.

Most travelers do not want to spend money on insurance premiums, but if cancellation becomes a necessity or a medical issue becomes a problem during a trip those dollars spent could be invaluable.

Most travel insurance plans protect the monetary investment of a trip and some provide emergency medical benefits while traveling.

Did you know that many personal health policies do not offer coverage when traveling outside of the United States?

It is important to review current health plans and its inclusions or any credit card benefits before selecting any type of travel coverage.

There is a difference between travel insurance and travel protection.

Travel insurance is actually insurance.

It usually is provided by a stand-alone insurance company such as Allianz Global Assistance, TravelSafe, Berkeley Care or Travel Guard.

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Postponed flights often lead to missed connections during expensive vacations.

Travel insurance is specifically designed to cover unforeseen incidents globally. Not all travel insurance policies are the same when it comes to the details.

Travel protection, as a general rule, is a self-financed program offered by a cruise line or tour company. The benefits and coverages can vary greatly.

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his is the oldest grave.

Foster went on to organize the North Brevard Heritage Foundation, of which she is president.

“The LaGrange Cemetery is a wonderful little treasure filled with

hundreds of stories,” she said.

These include the story of how Titusville got its name when Col. Henry Titus defeated Capt. Clark Rice in a game of dominos.

An octagon-shaped gravestone marks the Mims family plot. The family founded the town of Mims.

According to local lore, the Mims brothers were related to the notorious outlaw, Jesse James.

There also are stories of tragedy.

The LaGrange Cemetery is the final resting place of Harry T. and Harriette Moore, leaders in the early civil rights movement. Among their accomplishments was organizing the first Brevard County Branch of the NAACP. Both were killed when a bomb exploded beneath their home on Christmas night in 1951.

For those who want to learn more about area history, good and bad, tragedy and triumph, the North Brevard Heritage Foundation might be a good place to start. For information, call 321-607-0203 or go to nbbd.com/ npr/preservation/ SL

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Oct. 6 • Doors open at 5 p.m.

Havana Night Children’s Charity Dinner & Dance This benefit helps send children to the Elks Florida State Youth Camp.

The event supports children’s therapy services and helps fund a scholarship program.

In addition to awarding two $1,000 academic scholarships to two deserving area seniors, three $500 vocational and technical scholarships will be awarded.

There is a need for more plumbers, electricians, A/C technicians, welders and carpenters.

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The Wright Group offers tips, critiques for aspiring writers

BY ERNEST ARICO If you’re looking for help in getting something published or would like someone to critique your writing, you might want to check out a writing group that meets at the Suntree/Viera Public Library.

Formed in June 2017, The Wright Group meets from 4 to 6 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of every month in the library’s conference room.

“Our first meeting was at the Fresh Market Grocery Store on Wickham Road,” said Lori Shepard, a library assistant at the Satellite Beach Public Library and coordinator of the writing group. “We bought sandwiches and drinks, and then ate and talked about what we wanted out of a writing group while sitting at the tables in the little

cafe area in the front of the store.”

Besides Shepard, the other person attending that first meeting was Linda C. Wright. (Stanley Dionne, the third member of the group, could not make the first meeting).

Wright is a writer of fiction and personal essays with a sense of humor.

She was the winner of the 2008 National Indie Excellence Award in the humor category for her first novel, ‘‘One Clown Short.”

Wright also has had her essays appear in seven “Chicken Soup for the Soul’’ titles. Her short story “Trouble” was a 2018 finalist in the Royal Palm Literary Awards.

Wright is currently working on a full-length memoir, “A Bittersweet Goodnight,’’ about her 50-year relationship with her step-mother. She

lives in Viera with her husband, Richard, and cockapoo, Skipper.

“Our group is really creative. We support each other, and give honest feedback,” Shepard said. “It has been really helpful to have other people read our work and give us a fresh perspective and a critical (yet positive) eye.”

Shepard said she became interested in writing as a child and never focused on it until the current stage of her life.She was a police sergeant with the Orlando Police Department for 20 years, and when she retired in 2008, renewed her interest in all things books.

“I have been working part time for the last eight years at several libraries, and I also volunteer with the Rolling Readers program to kids at local elementary schools,” she continued. “I have found a love for poetry — my first poem I

wrote last year was submitted to several contests, but was not chosen. I recently wrote a new one and will submit it once again.”

The writing group formed after some members of the library’s Book Club expressed a desire to discuss and critique their own writings, Shepard said.

“We encourage other prospective writers to attend who are interested in bouncing around story ideas and would like honest critiques of their work,” Shepard said.

For information about The Writing Group and other programs offered at the Suntree/Viera Public Library, go to brevardfl.gov//PublicLibraries/ Branches/SuntreeViera/Home SL

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8. “Scene one, ____ one” 12. Grand theft target 13. Broflovski of “South Park” 14. Polished surface of gem 15. Simpleton 16. A in A = b x h 17. Tarzan’s swing rope 18. *Dream football destination 20. Medley 21. Olden-day Celts 22. *Mo. of NFL preseason games 23. Confine a river 26. Khufu’s resting place 30. ____ Tsu 31. First little piggy 34. List of chores 35. *First black head coach to win Super Bowl 37. Computer network acronym 38. Rank 39. “... happily ____ after” 40. *Team conference 42. Dress like Ancient Greeks 43. What’s left 45. *NFL teams play at least 8 games here 46. Major in the sky 47. Slow-witted 48. Like Cinderella’s ball gown 50. Blade in Litchfield 52. *Worth 6 56. “Madama Butterfly,” e.g.

57. Mythological hominid 58. Annette Castellano on “The Mindy Project” 59. Evil one 60. ____ gum on a list of ingredients 61. Pains 62. Site of original sin 63. Operations

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2. Lululemon on NASDAQ 3. At the apex 4. Hispanic grocery and wine shop 5. Innsbruck’s province 6. Lots and lots 7. Sound of thunder 8. *What fans do before the game 9. ____ bowl, Brazilian dish 10. Bingo-like game 11. 7th letter of Greek alphabet 13. Japanese theater 14. Miller’s product 19. Went past 22. Sailor’s “yes” 23. Village V.I.P. 24. Shade of violet 25. Fox crime drama, 2005-2017 26. “On Golden ____,” movie 27. *”Go Pack Go” to Green Bay Packers?

28. “Pulling my leg,” e.g.

29. Evade a ball 32. It binds 33. Little bit 36. *Playing field 38. “Bring back!” to Fido 40. Refrigerator sound 41. Jousting match participant 44. Parlor piece 46. Monster with nine heads, pl.

48. Get overcast 49. Saintly glows 50. Hightailed it 51. Blood component 52. Pizza for home, e.g.

53. *Home to Bengals 54. Join by heating 55. U.S. space agency 56. Schiller’s poem

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Yoga, ballet, Pilates instructor, 76, has no plans to retire anytime soon

SENIOR LIFE Courtesy of Bobby Galvan

Janice Lennard practices “yoga flow,” incorporating dance movement into her yoga.

BY MUFFY BERLYN Janice Lennard doesn’t plan to retire anytime soon as a yoga, ballet and Pilates instructor.

Lennard was born in 1942 in New Orleans and is celebrating her 76th birthday this October. Her philosophy on aging is to “Embrace it with grace and joy … ” She said she maintains her stamina for the rigors of her teaching, from “… sharing with others the skills which have enabled me to maintain the foundation of my health and stability.”

Between her yoga and Pilates classes in Palm Desert, Calif., she told The Desert Sun that she encourages students who think they are too weak, out of shape or too old.

“You can do it,” she said. “You just have to do it (at) your own pace, moderately. Take your time. When you first start out doing it, don’t try to do anything crazy.”

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In an article she wrote for Intent, an online blog, Lennard said she believes in a direct parallelism between spirituality and fitness. “… The foundation and centeredness achieved through regularly practiced physical activity is attributed to the interlacing of spirituality throughout the entire experience of exercise,” she wrote.

Lennard has been moving and dancing since she was 7 years old — primarily ballet. But yoga later became a passion. She practices “yoga flow,” sometimes incorporating dance into her yoga.

Her exercise videos, one each for yoga, ballet barre and Pilates, simulate being in her classes.

“When I get too old and can’t move, I guess I can watch them and say ‘I really could do that at one time,’ ” she told reporter Barrett Newkirk of The Desert Sun. She told Essence magazine that yoga helps her grow old gracefully.

“The mind relaxes, and it helps you accept who you are and what you can do. That’s the basic thing I tell my students in class: When you’re doing yoga, you should not strive to do exactly what the instructor is telling you to do; you should instead do it to the best of your ability.”

Lennard said patience is the key to what she has learned through the years.

“Just take everything a day at a time. Don’t try to race your mind and do too much at one time. This is very serious; just take it easy. SL

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Oct. 22, 1962

Oct. 1, 1979

President John F. Kennedy appeared on television to inform Americans of the existence of Russian missiles in Cuba.

The president demanded their removal and announced a naval quarantine of Cuba. Six days later, the Russians announced they would remove the weapons. In return, the U.S. later removed missiles from Turkey.

After 70 years of American control, the Panama Canal Zone was formally handed over to Panama.

Oct. 9, 1940

Oct. 28, 1881

Musician John Lennon of the Beatles was born in Liverpool, England. He was murdered in New York City on Dec. 8, 1980.

The shoot-out at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Ariz. occurred between the feuding Clanton and Earp families. Wyatt Earp, two of his brothers and Doc Holliday gunned down two Clantons and two others.

Oct. 14, 1964

Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. became the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize at age 35. He donated the $54,000 in prize money to the Civil Rights movement.

Oct. 31, 1984

Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by three Sikh members of her bodyguard while walking in the garden of her New Delhi home.

Oct. 21, 1879

Thomas Edison successfully tested an electric incandescent lamp with a carbonized filament at his laboratory in Menlo Park, N.J., keeping it lit for more than 13 hours.

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