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By george white

American politics may forever becomemore interactive as the result ofthepeoplesvote, the brainchild of ChuckKirkpatrick, of rockledge.

Active in Georgia politics and theGeorgia Association of Professionalemployers organization, Kirkpatrick oncewas asked to run for office but passed onthe offer.

Because being elected is about relyingon the help of a single party, he kneweventually that party would ask him tovote accordingly and perhaps against hisbetter judgment.

“I’ve always loved politics butdeclined. I‘ve always been supportive ofthe candidate, and I‘ve never voted alongparty lines,’’ he said.

A reoccurring dream now has become awebsite, to be launchedAug. 10, on whichmembers voice theiropinions on “non-binding, non-partisanadvisory propositions.”

“It’s a way forcitizens to share theiropinions before itbecomes law becauseit’s extremely hard toalter a bill once it’s inthe process. to me, it’sso simple. It’s a newway of doing it, but it‘sexactly like our nation‘sfounders intended it tobe,’’ he said.

the service would befree to basic members,$4 annually for an ad-free version and $59 peryear for premiummembers, which alsoincludes a chat room andthe ability to requeststatistical reports,according to Kirkpatrick.

“As important as theservice will be to thevoters, the data collectedand compiled will meaneven more to the

politicians, especially compared to theinformation gleaned from often partisancurrent polling practices,” he said. “It’s atool for them to understand the makeup ofthe district and how they feel about theissues.”

Kirkpatrick quotes thomas Jeffersonabout effective government being “wellinformed citizens meeting as neighbors sothat policies could be decided by thecommon reason of the citizensthemselves.’’

With positive feedback so far, hebelieves that thepeoplesvote.com soonwill become an important part of theAmerican political landscape.

“It’s just an amazing feeling for me tosee the excitement about this. It‘s just likethe nation‘s founders intended. All we’redoing is bringing the technology in tomake it more interactive,’’ he said. SL

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Do you remember when school started after Labor Day? our children and grandchildren won’t have thatkind of memory, as school will start earlier this year than any other time in history, due to Leap Year and thecounty’s high scores in FCAt. If you are responsible for registering students, be aware the requirements havechanged this year.

I hope you will enjoy reading Linda S. humphrey’s Keeping the Faith article, as much as I did, thismonth. She wrote about the Church on the Beach’s ministry to Guatemala and, when I saw the photos, Iwanted to fly down and hug all those wonderful children. of course, having adopted my own son fromGuatemala, I do have a personal connection to that impoverished country. Seeing those proud faces, despitethe hardships that are commonplace for them, made me truly grateful for the conveniences I have.

We are still celebrating our 15th year of publication with another birthday party and John trieste’s popularpresentation about educational, inexpensive and fun family-oriented day trips in and a short drive from Brevard County. I’d love to see you there. We are also gearing up for the Scarecrow Stroll and harvest Festival in october. We are looking for volunteers. If you are interested in working at the community event,please call our office.

I also hope you will consider trying out to be one of our models for the 2013 Boomer Guide. We’ll havemore details in upcoming issues, so be sure to pick up a copy each month.

August 9 at 2:30 p.m.

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Chuck Kirkpatrick showcases his patriotically adorned vehicle in preparation forthe launch of his website thepeoplesvote.com. The site will inform and benefitcitizens and politicians alike.

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Artwork: Leatherback, Watercolor,Nancy Crawford

“Rescue Me” is the August theme at the Fifth Avenue Art gallery. This is a members show thatwill bring awareness to animals in need of help. They will be highlighting three organizations, theFriends of Viera Wetlands, Florida Wildlife Hospital, and the Humane Society of South Brevard.Members will have art works that represent endangered, threatened, protected or simply animals inneed or of concern.

Visit with the artists as you peruse the artwork and enjoy light refreshments. The reception is freeand open to the public. Afterward, continue your stroll down the street to enjoy dinner and othershops and galleries.

The Fifth Avenue Art gallery, the premier member gallery in Brevard County, was established in1975. It is artist owned and operated. The gallery is located in EgAD, the Eau gallie Arts District ofMelbourne, across the street from the Foosaner Art Museum. SL

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What do you think thePatriot Act means?Photos by Darrell Woehler and Walter Kiely

i believe it makes us safer; being aveteran, i took an oath to defend ourcountry; threats from internal as wellas external sources need to be dealtwith quickly and decisively.—Bob Clark

i do not really know that much about it,and i am not in favor of what i haveheard and know about it. —Jewel Buhtz

it gives our government more optionsin their fight against terrorism by lessstringent laws to wiretap and checkinto emails and literally do whateverelse they may deem necessary to investigate any possible terrorismthat might be about to take place.—renee Smart

the Patriot act came about from theaftermath of 9/11 and what it does isit allows the government to accessany information that they think orfeel may possibly be terrorist activitythat might be going on or possiblyabout to happen.—tina Smith

We have not had any more 9/11 typeattacks since we implemented thePatriot act…we have the Constitutionto live by, but we have to protect ourselves.—Bill Jerguson

enacted to enhance the protection ofour country; it gave the governmentcertain powers in more detail.—rafael Morales

We need to have freedom of speech,but quit this fighting and bickeringamong our representatives in Con-gress; and by the way, Bring ourtroops Home.—Janet linehin

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From theEditorhello from sunny south Carolina!

As the dog days of summer approach, i’m begin-

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“American Idol” is in the news withtwo of the show’s celebrity judges makingplans to leave in order to pursue othercareer options. America’s Got Talent isanother popular television show thatshowcases talented people from across ourcountry, elevating some to stardom.

Last fall, the Greater Palm Bay SeniorCenter took advantage of the reputation ofthese shows to create a unique fundraisercalled Seniors Got Talent.

More than 200 people paid to watchcontestants amuse, entertain and dazzlethem. The $1,800 raised from the showwas used to help offset the cost of runningthe senior center, which is run by an all-volunteer staff.

This year, GPBSC will begin acceptingapplications from talented seniors Aug.16. There is no fee for competitors andanyone aged 50 or older may compete.Competitors need not be members of thecenter to apply. Winners will receive

trophies and Senior Life will post photosof the winning acts in the following issue.

Seniors Got Talent will be 1 p.m.Sunday, Nov. 11 at Greater Palm BaySenior Center, which is located at 1250Culver Dr. in Palm Bay. The admissionwill range from $5 to $8 per person.

The admission fee provides more thanan entertaining afternoon. An ice creamsocial is planned for the afternoon.

Coordinator Sylvia Fels said, “Thedeadline for accepting applications is Oct.15. Auditions will be held sometime inOctober and we will hold two rehearsals.

For more information or to receive anapplication to compete, call 321-557-1395, email [email protected] stop by the Senior Life office, at 7630 N. Wickham Road, Suite 105, inViera, to pick one up. SL

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Consider the life of Major JoeOblack. In 1984, looking for adventure,Oblack and his wife enrolled in a sailingschool in England prior to buying aBritish boat. The Oblacks then proceeded to sail the Mediterranean,spending four summers there before embarking across the Atlantic to theWest Indies, South America, Bermuda,the east coast of the United States andNova Scotia. When the weather turnedcool, the couple returned home to Dillon,Colo. to catch up with their skiing.

Not bad for a high school dropout.It wasn’t always that easy. Oblack’s

story officially began in 1934 at NewYork General Hospital.

“My parents were poor but hard-working,” Oblack said of his Italian-born father and his Italian-American mother. “There were a fewbooks in the house, one radio and nophone, but there was plenty of love forthe family and for America.”

At the age of 15, Oblack decided topart ways with school for good. Not surprisingly, the good jobs didn’t materialize.

“I caddied, washed pots and pans in abakery and did whatever odd jobs Icould find, but I loved my new free-dom,” he said. “I had a few bucks in mypocket, enough to buy cigarettes andbeer. My only problem was stayingaway from the truant officer.”

When the menial jobs became boring,the 17-year-old Oblack sought an

adventure in a manner common to manya young man: he enlisted in the military.The United States Air Force offered himB-29 gunnery school training and assigned him to a flight crew.

“I loved being part of the crew, but Ireally wanted to be a pilot,” he said.

Oblack’s timing was impeccable. Justtwo years later, the Air Force was campaigning for pilots. Oblack flunkedthe pilot test.

“It was just a test of math, algebra andother high school subjects,” he explained. “The one semester of highschool I had wasn’t enough for me to

become an officer. I was devastated.”He decided to hit the books to con-

quer that test.“Just when I thought I was ready, the

Air Force changed the rules,” he said.“They now required a college degree toenter pilot training.”

Determined to achieve his goal,Oblack eventually obtained his highschool equivalency diploma, subse-quently enrolling in college courses. Itwas a long slog of night classessqueezed in during different Air Forceassignments, but by 1962 at age 27,Oblack had his bachelor’s degree. In the

meantime, the Air Force again changedrequirements.

“They set the maximum age for starting pilot training at 26 ½,” he said.

He couldn’t fly, but he was acceptedinto officer training school, commis-sioned a second lieutenant in 1963. Thepayoff was a long career as a supply andlogistic officer before retiring as a majorin 1976 and accepting employment withLockheed in Iran and Northrop in SaudiArabia.

When sailing became a new passion,Oblack and his wife, Ruth, went toschool and bought the boat. Passioneventually burns out for one reason oranother, so the Oblacks sold their bigboat to become snowbirds flitting aroundFlorida before settling in Brevard in2003, where Joe remains active with theCape Canaveral Chapter of the MilitaryOfficers’ Association of America.

The passion for sailing isn’t all over,either, since the Oblacks keep a smallracing sailboat.

“Living here is the closest thing toliving in paradise,” he said.

Oblack’s vicissitudes as a highschool dropout have prompted him tomentor high school students at risk ofquitting school. The United States AirForce Recruiting Squadron at PatrickAir Force Base recently filmed a videoof Oblack to persuade students to earntheir high school degree before joiningthe military.

“At this time, it is very difficult for adropout even with a GED to enlist inthe Air Force,” Oblack said. SL

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Joe and Ruth Oblack remain active in their retirement, with Joe mentoring studentswith his anti-dropout-from-school message.

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Dinner and a movie take on a whole new meaning when Brevard County Parks and Recreation organizes the evening. Tokick off its Movies in the Park series at Wickham Park, Parks andRecreation has invited The Food Truck Bazaar to join the actionat 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, at the park’s amphitheater, 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne. The event includes a showing of Disney/Pixar’s “Up” on a 23-foot giant outdoor movie screen at dusk.

The Food Truck Bazaar, an Orlando based attraction-on-wheels, features a fleet of food trucks serving a variety of cuisine.

“It’s Central Florida’s first traveling community dinner,” saidMark Baratelli of Producing LLC, the company that founded theconcept in Orlando.

A typical Food Truck Bazaar encompasses as many as 15 different food trucks selling everything from Portuguese cuisine to down-home barbecue. To test the waters at WickhamPark, the bazaar will be a mini-version with six food trucksscheduled to participate.

The trucks roll in at 6 p.m. for the Wickham Park film program. Their appear-ance marks the premiere of the bazaar inMelbourne. Baratelli launched The FoodTruck Bazaar in Orlando during the spring of2011 after seeing similar events in New Yorkand Miami. The bazaar quickly migrated tocities such as DeLand, Port Orange, Kissim-mee, Mount Dora and New Smyrna Beach.

The dishes are priced in the $6 to $10-range.

According to Baratelli, football, not hotweather, hinders attendance.

“We’ve found that people don’t mind eating in the heat, but when football seasonstarts, we’ve discovered that our attendancedrops,” he said.

The Melbourne bazaar’s movie compo-nent is somewhat of an anomaly for thesefood-intensive events.

“We don’t usually have any other entertainment associated with the bazaar,”Baratelli said.

“It’s usually all about the food.” Admission to the Food Truck Bazaar/ “Up”

event is free. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.For more information on Movies in the Park,call 321-637-5434. For more details on TheFood Truck Bazaar, visit thedailycity.com.


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Are you bored withyour daily routine? Eachday may seem like thesame old thing with dailyhabits from years gone by.We shower, brush, eatbreakfast, read thenewspaper, and on and on.One senior laments whenwaking up, “What am Igoing to do today?”Another prays, “Thank you, God forthe opportunities of a new day!”

People who live a long life changedaily patterns, break their habits andbreak routines.

They look for new adventures. Theyfind joy and purpose in every task.Each individual creates a unique dailyroad map.

What we do with the 24 hours in aday, during the week, in a month, in ayear or in decades contributes to ourlongevity.

In Florida, we observe the seasonalmigrations. Seniors head north for thesummer.

They go to the mountains of NorthCarolina or far north to Maine, Idahoor other areas. There are the snowbirdswho escape the northern winters andfind comfort in the north during thesummer. Breaking routines adds asense of adventure and change of pace.After many years, some older seniorsfind comfort in staying put withoutmigrating.

The adage “Life is short; eat dessertfirst,” can have benefits for those who

have grown tired ofthe same oldroutines of life.Repetition—thedoing over and overwhat is necessary orthought to beneeded—can bemodified andchanged. Peoplewho revitalize and

re-energize their lives tend to live along life. Reinvent, try new things, andexpand your horizons. Look at all ofthe opportunities to break routines inthe monthly editions of Senior Lifenewspaper. Check the event calendars.

Some seniors have refired theirlives instead of becoming retired. Theyenroll in educational programs, beginreading new authors, try new hobbies,volunteer with different organizationsand try new activities. The balancedlife approach works well for somepeople. Others focus on a special areaof interest and put all of their energyinto new projects and activities. Yes,you can “teach an old dog new tricks.”

In addition to asking “What is mypurpose in life?” ask “What would Ilike to do that I have never donebefore?” Start today by breaking theroutine and enjoy a long life.

Baranowski is president of Topics Unlimited, a Melbourne-based education, seminar and consulting company. He can be reached at [email protected]. SL

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Ed

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Recently, a readerasked me a question byemail about the way hisboard makes decisions onawarding bids. There areseveral ways a board canaward a bid. If it is an itemthat is part of theassociation’s approvedbudget, the boarddesignates a person orcommittee to obtain and award bids.Once the budget is approved by theboard, it may not be necessary for themto be directly involved.

Another possibility is what I call anenabling motion, something that is verycommon in government. The boardgenerally knows a ballpark price for thedesired item or service. The board wouldpass a motion enabling a designee tomake the purchase with a “not toexceed” price.

The board may establish ongoingpolicies regarding purchases dependingon the amount of a purchase. Forexample, purchases under $1,000 wouldrequire only one bid, under $5,000 twobids, and anything over $5,000 wouldrequire three bids, etc.

Occasionally, an association may only

be able to find one orfewer vendors thanpolicy stipulates.When this happens, Iwould recommendthat the board makethe final decisionand not an appointeeor committee.

Your associationis a corporation and

standard business practices should applyto the bidding process. If yourassociation has accountants or auditors,they can make suggestions on policiesand procedures that will pass theirmuster. This has been just a basicgeneralization to the bid authorizationprocess. Hopefully, this stimulates ideasthat may be useful to your association.

These are ideas to help find thatelusive vendor.

It’s important to point out that Mr.Kneiser is not an attorney and legalquestions should be referred to yourattorney. However, a requirement of hisCommunity Association Manager’slicense is to stay abreast of the FloridaAssociation laws.

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Here’s a trip fromBrevard County that canbe for one night or anextended trip.

White Springs islocated on the banks ofthe famous SuwanneeRiver and the town isthe center foroutstanding outdooractivities. Start at the White SpringsNature and Heritage Center, located onthe corner of Highway 136 and U.S. 41in the town’s center. Here, you canobtain information, book reservationsand arrange tours statewide. WhiteSprings hosts the Wild Azalea Festivalin March and the Fall Harvest Festivalin November, as well as a number ofother events and ranger programs.White Springs is located three mileseast of I-75 at exit 439 at 10499 SpringSt. Call the center at 386-397–4461.Admission is free.

Not far from the Heritage Center isthe world famous Stephen Foster FolkCulture Center, which honors thememory of composer Stephen Foster,who wrote “Old Folks at Home.” Thispark has an excellent museum and a 97-bell carillon tower that plays Foster’smusic during the day. The center alsofeatures a dedicated craft square, whereyou can watch live demonstrations. Thepark also hosts the annual Florida FolkFestival the last weekend in May.Special events and miles of trailswinding through some of the mostscenic areas of North Florida make thisa must-see. During the Christmas

season, the entire arealocated at 11016Lillian Saunders Dr.,Route 41 is lavishlydecorated. Call themat 386-397–2733.

I suggest youconsider visiting thecommunities ofGainesville, Ocala and

Weirsdale, all a short distance off I-75. My top pick in Gainesville is theFlorida Museum of Natural History,one of the finest museums in thecountry, located on the University ofFlorida’s campus. Here, you’ll find theoutstanding Butterfly Rainforest, withflowers and waterfalls as home tohundreds of living butterflies fromaround the world. Leave I–75 at exit384 and drive to 34th St. and Hull Rd.Call 352-846–2000 for hours andentrance fees.

Ocala is home to Florida’s SilverSprings. I recommend the narratedcruise in a glass bottom boat. Exit 352on I-75, or call 352-236–2121 fordetails.

Weirsdale is located just east of theVillages and is home for theoutstanding Florida Carriage and HorseMuseum, housing more than 170restored carriages from all over theworld. This is an American jewel andwell worth the entry fee. Call 866-500–2237 for prices and details.

Located on Route 42, east of Route 441.Always check your GPS or Florida

map for detailed directions. SL

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I am on Medicare,with no additional cover-age; I handle the Part B,20 percent I’m responsi-ble for, myself. How-ever, you may want toresearch this also.

Years of living in Brevard, doctors havealways sent me to the local hospitaloutpatient clinic. The first time it hap-pened I was surprised when I got theMedicare statement showing that myportion was more than 20 percent. Thiswas not hospitalization — walk in,test, walk out. I questioned it. WhenMedicare responded four months later,I had forgotten what it was all aboutand let it ride. Fortunately this only happened twice since, thanks to goodhealth, so I paid that larger amounteach time thinking maybe it was Part A, not B.

Recently a doctor sent me for an ultrasound with a choice: out-patientor imaging center. I thought this wassomething new and chose imagingcenter. The smile on my face wassomething, when my payment was exactly 20 percent! The followingweek another doctor sent me for an-other type of test. Because the formused had the hospital’s name printedon it, I foolishly thought I had to gothere. I got suspicious too late tochange, so I made a copy of the formfor myself. When I arrived at the

outpatient center Iwas told my portionwould be $176. Thetest was done. Thenext day I took mycopy to the imagingcenter I’d used previ-ously. I asked twoquestions: do you do

this test and how much would it costme? The young lady read it carefullyand said, “Yes we do and I’ll go backto our insurance department to getyour answer.” She returned and on mypaper was a sticker reading: “$424.70,20 percent = $84.94.” I’d paid morethan twice as much as an outpatient.When my Medicare form arrived, Isaw they paid the hospital $371.01 of$548.25 allowed. The hospital tried tocharge $11,992.

I will never return to the hospitaloutpatient clinic unless something isneeded that is not done elsewhere. Forthose who have other coverage, yourinsurance company is over-paying thesame way, even if you are not person-ally paying it. I wonder what wouldhappen to insurance rates if all theseco-pays suddenly got lower. Does thisapply to other types of insurance?You’ll have to check with your owncoverage companies.

Comments are always welcome [email protected]. SL

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Rabbi Patricia Ernest Hickman stillmisses her mother. That will never change—even 1 1/2 years after Shirley Ernest’s death.A promise that eventually was fulfilledmakes it easier.

On June 21 at the Free Synagogue ofFlushing in New York, Hickman wasordained a rabbi. She already was the cantorand spiritual leader at Temple Israel in Viera.

“Before my mother died, she said to me,‘Will you become a rabbi?’ I told her, ‘Yes,mom, I promise.’ I never imagined it when Iwas child growing up with my dad (Charles)and mom.’’

If not for the age of the internet, Hickmanlikely never would have become one of theestimated 1,000 female rabbis. She wouldhave had to leave Florida to complete herstudies.

“That was the biggest obstacle,’’ saidHickman, who has served at Temple Israelfor the past nine years. “I wasn’t living in acity with a seminary. I was able to findanother way — a seminary without walls. Icouldn’t leave and I didn’t want to leavewith my mother ill.’’

The Rabbinical Academy, which is basedin the suburb of Queens in New York City,accepted her application for the two-yearprogram. Her years of devoted service as aspiritual leader at synagogues inLivingston, N.J., Jacksonville, Marylandand locally at Temple Israel made her aperfect candidate when combined with heracademic background. The 60-year-oldHickman received her bachelor’s degree in1973 from the Manhattan School of Musicand earned her master’s degree in SacredMusic from Hebrew Union College in1989.

“I had to send in sermons, proof ofclasses that I had taught in religion, thecurriculum and a wealth of things that Ihad saved,’’ said Hickman, who lives inSatellite Beach with her husband Ray andtheir five cats. “I never stopped—therewas always something to learn. I want tolearn to teach to others and continue thechain of tradition.’’

“I already had the foundation; theycould look at the record and see what Iwas doing here. The program was tailoredspecifically for our further work andstudies. I studied Jewish philosophy andadvanced works in Hebrew. I translatedHebrew texts and works with the Talmudas well.’’

Temple Israel will be bolstered asHickman makes the transition from cantorto rabbi.

“I want to do as much teaching as myschedule will allow,’’ said Hickman, whogrew up in Oceanside, N.Y. on LongIsland. “I’m more passionate now. I wantto continue my interfaith work and be apositive force in the community. I seemyself as a leader of causes.’’

Some fights will be more worthy thanothers. As a woman rabbi, Hickman knowsthere will be some who never will accepther advanced role.

“I know (the concept of women rabbis)still bothers some of the more traditionalorthodox believers,’’ Hickman said. “Thepeople here have been accepting, butothers might prefer to go to another

temple. I have encountered that kind of prejudice in mycantor’s role as well.’’

Regina Jones of Berlin, Germany became the firstwoman to be ordained a rabbi in 1935. Sally Priesandwas the first female in the United States to be ordaineda rabbi in Reform Judaism in 1972.

While serving as the spiritual leader at aJacksonville synagogue in 1995, Hickman dealt wellwith a stressful situation and knew she could becomea rabbi.

“Both rabbis left the synagogue without a chance tohire someone before the high holy days,’’ saidHickman, whose husband, Ray, was the vice presidentand general manager of public radio station WJCT atthe time. “Instead of falling apart, I thrived and I grew.I loved it and knew that I needed to set a goal formyself.’’

The couple’s daughter, Jennifer Hickman, isstudying at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music.Another daughter, Gabrielle Chuchro, is married toRob Chuchro, who is a Navy Seal.

Florida has become home for the native NewYorker. SL

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17AUGUST 2012 • SENIOR LIFE 321-757-9205

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the sun is nowhere to beseen when people start liningup outside telecommunicationsSupport Services off Sarno rd.in Melbourne on the secondSaturday of the month. that’sthe day that Space coast Kibble Kitchen distributes6,000 pounds of pet food to individuals and families struggling to keep their petsfed during the recession.

“We don’t distribute until9:30, but people will get inline at 4 or 5 o’clock in themorning,” Kibble Kitchen co-founder terry May said.“Most months, we have to turnpeople away.”

May and her cousin, SusanFritz, started the pet food bankin 2010 after seeing the number of animals being surrendered to local sheltersbecause their owners no longerhad enough money to feedthem.

“We saw how overwhelmedour local shelters were and wefound out that one of the primary reasons people surren-der their pets is because theyhad reached a point wherethey had to choose betweenfeeding their children or theirpets,” May said. “We also realized how difficult it is forshelters to find homes forthese animals and how most of them end up being euthanized.”

in July, May was recognizedby Honor America for thework of Space coast KibbleKitchen. the Brevard pet foodbank has served as a model forsimilar organizations aroundthe country. An all-volunteercharity, Space coast KibbleKitchen has no administrativecosts.

“Every penny that is donated goes toward petfood,” May said.

three Brevard Petco stores

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Every month, all the petfood is given away, with nomore than 50 pounds perfamily, regardless of thenumber of pets and theprocess begins anew.

recipients are asked toprovide proof of disability orunemployment.

“they are very, verygrateful,” May said. “Someof them are homeless veterans. they’re down andout living in the woods withtheir dogs.”

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church for the Beach isbusy building stoves andstrengthening families

in a countrywhere we haveanything weneed and muchof what we wantat our fingertips,includingmicrowaveovens that complete a meal in minutes,imagine cooking all your meals without astove or oven of any kind? thousands ofguatemalans know this reality on a daily basis.

Members of the church for the Beach inindian Harbor Beach are spending time andmoney helping families in Magdalena,guatemala, a city of about 10,000 in a smallcentral American country that borders thecaribbean Sea between Honduras and Belize.

According to church member cereneWillett, the project was part of a mission tripthat proved to be much more than justbuilding stoves.

“it’s not just putting stoves together; it alsoaids in having the family at home with theirchildren. the stove utilizes minimum amountsof wood and consequently replaces the need totravel miles to cut down wood for cooking,” she said.

indialantic chiropractor, Dr. EdwardFleming, who has made two trips to theregion, said the stoves are built from kits puttogether by mission teams.

“the stoves are vented so smoke no longerfills the home. i wanted to support the projectphysically and financially while learning moreSpanish and loving to see and interact with

other cultures,” Fleming said. “the churchmembers recently raised another $1,800 formore stoves.”

the members also took clothing, medicine,shoes, books and knapsacks filled withhygiene products.

Marge Schmidt has visited guatemala twice.She said that she is touched by the friendlinessof the residents and the gratitude they have forwhat Americans would see as so little.

“Most families are so proud and want toshow you their humble homes.”

church for the Beach meets at 9:30 a.m.Sundays at Doubles, 1194 Yacht club Blvd.,indian Harbor Beach. For information, contactPastor Jim caple at 321-266-5291. SL

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Scouting continued from page 1

“All the flight engineers became pi-lots,” Smith said. “i would have been fly-ing the china clipper, the Sikorsky andeventually 747s as a first pilot and draw-ing a nice salary. But, quite a few of thoseguys ended up getting divorced.”

the Smiths were married for 59 yearsand they were high school sweethearts forfive years before that. they had three children — two boys and one girl — sixgrandchildren, nine great-grandchildrenand one great-great-granddaughter.

During his 40-year tenure with Pan Am,Smith worked in california, new York andFlorida.

“it takes a lot of discipline to become anEagle Scout,” Smith said. “only three percent get there out of the total amount ofscouts. these are tremendous young men. isay to myself, ‘Why wasn’t i that smart.’it’s been so rewarding being involved inscouting. i never get burned out when i’malways doing something worthwhile.”

one local group of Eagle Scouts workedwith survivors of Pearl Harbor to chroniclethat important part of American history.

“We had 12 scouts interview 12 guyswho survived it,” Smith said. “they puteverything into a book with pictures of thesurvivors and the scouts. one of those guyswas an admiral. they put a copy of thebook in the (uSS) Arizona. they shouldhave sent a copy of the book to Washing-ton. i don’t know who benefited more —the scouts or the ones who did the talking.”

Another local Eagle Scout’s determina-tion impressed Smith.

“He wanted to replace the windows atthe announcer’s booth at Eau gallie’s football field,” Smith said. “then, he discovered the dry rot and the termites.What was supposed to cost $1,000 endedup being $2,000. He said he would refurbish it, and he did.”

Exercise has helped to keep Smithhealthy.

“i go to the Schechter center (in Satellite Beach) three times a week for 45minutes,” Smith said. “i’ll do leg work, liftsome weights and bend over to get niceand limber. then, i’ll get into my pool.” SL

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church for the Beach isbusy building stoves andstrengthening families

in a countrywhere we haveanything weneed and muchof what we wantat our fingertips,includingmicrowaveovens that complete a meal in minutes,imagine cooking all your meals without astove or oven of any kind? thousands ofguatemalans know this reality on a daily basis.

Members of the church for the Beach inindian Harbor Beach are spending time andmoney helping families in Magdalena,guatemala, a city of about 10,000 in a smallcentral American country that borders thecaribbean Sea between Honduras and Belize.

According to church member cereneWillett, the project was part of a mission tripthat proved to be much more than justbuilding stoves.

“it’s not just putting stoves together; it alsoaids in having the family at home with theirchildren. the stove utilizes minimum amountsof wood and consequently replaces the need totravel miles to cut down wood for cooking,” she said.

indialantic chiropractor, Dr. EdwardFleming, who has made two trips to theregion, said the stoves are built from kits puttogether by mission teams.

“the stoves are vented so smoke no longerfills the home. i wanted to support the projectphysically and financially while learning moreSpanish and loving to see and interact with

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the members also took clothing, medicine,shoes, books and knapsacks filled withhygiene products.

Marge Schmidt has visited guatemala twice.She said that she is touched by the friendlinessof the residents and the gratitude they have forwhat Americans would see as so little.

“Most families are so proud and want toshow you their humble homes.”

church for the Beach meets at 9:30 a.m.Sundays at Doubles, 1194 Yacht club Blvd.,indian Harbor Beach. For information, contactPastor Jim caple at 321-266-5291. SL

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Members of the Church for the Beach in Indian Harbor Beach and afamily in Magdalena, Guatemala show off the Onil stove theyassembled together.

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A Guatemalan mother and her childrenstand near their new stove provided bydonations to Church for the Beach.

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Members of the Church for the Beachassemble an Onil stove kit for a family inMagdalena, Guatemala.

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“All the flight engineers became pi-lots,” Smith said. “i would have been fly-ing the china clipper, the Sikorsky andeventually 747s as a first pilot and draw-ing a nice salary. But, quite a few of thoseguys ended up getting divorced.”

the Smiths were married for 59 yearsand they were high school sweethearts forfive years before that. they had three children — two boys and one girl — sixgrandchildren, nine great-grandchildrenand one great-great-granddaughter.

During his 40-year tenure with Pan Am,Smith worked in california, new York andFlorida.

“it takes a lot of discipline to become anEagle Scout,” Smith said. “only three percent get there out of the total amount ofscouts. these are tremendous young men. isay to myself, ‘Why wasn’t i that smart.’it’s been so rewarding being involved inscouting. i never get burned out when i’malways doing something worthwhile.”

one local group of Eagle Scouts workedwith survivors of Pearl Harbor to chroniclethat important part of American history.

“We had 12 scouts interview 12 guyswho survived it,” Smith said. “they puteverything into a book with pictures of thesurvivors and the scouts. one of those guyswas an admiral. they put a copy of thebook in the (uSS) Arizona. they shouldhave sent a copy of the book to Washing-ton. i don’t know who benefited more —the scouts or the ones who did the talking.”

Another local Eagle Scout’s determina-tion impressed Smith.

“He wanted to replace the windows atthe announcer’s booth at Eau gallie’s football field,” Smith said. “then, he discovered the dry rot and the termites.What was supposed to cost $1,000 endedup being $2,000. He said he would refurbish it, and he did.”

Exercise has helped to keep Smithhealthy.

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hard for me to get to the dialysis center. Iactually started using a local ambulancecompany to get me to and from thefacility. Will Medicare cover the cost ofthis transportation?

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For non-emergency, scheduled, repetitive ambulance services, the ambulancesupplier must get a written order from your doctor before you get the ambulanceservice. The doctor’s written order must certify that ambulance transportation ismedically necessary and must be dated no earlier than 60 days before you get theambulance service.

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grandparents ROCK !Dear Gramma

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In 1977 cultural and music legend Elvis Presley died at his familyestate, Graceland. This left his daughter, Lisa Marie, with much to workthrough after the grieving subsided—including escaping her iconicdad’s shadow to forge her own identity and making sure her children—the grandchildren of The King of Rock and Roll—could do the same.

Like her father, Lisa Marie is passionate about music, and after yearsof having her music inspired by anger, she’s finally “shedding thebarnacles” of fury and overindulgences that she admits were not goodfor her. Earlier this year she opened a new two-year exhibit there called“Elvis, Through His Daughter’s Eyes,” which has 200 items, includingfamily photos and home movies chosen by her. She admitted thatfamily gatherings at Graceland are becoming more of a tradition for herand her husband, Michael Lockwood, and their young twins, as well astwo grown children from her previous marriage, Riley (22) andBenjamin (19).

Lisa Marie concedes that living at Graceland as the daughter of alegend wasn’t always easy. My young twins are already beginning tolearn how special their grandfather was. Little Finley took note,pointing around the room to images of Elvis saying, “That’s mygrandfather.” Lisa Marie explains, “They have a little iPod in theirroom, and I put his music on it. And they dance and I explain, ‘This isyour grandfather.’ And they kind of just happily say, ‘That’s mygrandfather.’ ”

Lisa Marie’s older children appreciate their grandfather’s iconicstatus. Riley, who is a model and actress with four movies beingreleased this year, says nobody made “this huge thing” of Elvis beingher grandfather. Benjamin, who has the same sultry look as Elvis, isfollowing in the musical footsteps of his grandfather and mother. In2009, he signed a multimillion-dollar five-album deal with the recordcompany Universal. SL

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Keeping Elvis’ legacy alive for his grandchildren Dear Gramma:

My granddaughter is oldenough to vote but says she won’tbecause of her political view-points. She’s been influenced byteachers and others and I con-stantly have to correct falsehoodsthey’ve told her. I believe our vot-ing rights are important to all ofus and should be exercised. Whatshould I do?

—Grampa

Dear Grampa:Many are unaware of the price

paid by fellow Americans to pre-serve our freedoms. Some paidwith their lives and all should bethanked for their sacrifice. Votingcan become fraudulent or takenaway. Not voting sends the wrongmessage to those who would stealyour vote. Encourage your grand-daughter to learn the truth aboutcandidates and vote for those whoare for our country and its citizensrather than their own selfish inter-ests. Tell her to do her own re-search and be wary of politicalmessages.

Gramma

Holly Fox Vellekoop, MSN, isthe author of “How to HelpWhen Parents Grieve” and“STONE HAVEN: Murder Alongthe River.” A retired Penn StateUniversity clinical instructorwith six grandchildren, Vellekoophas a Master of Science degreein nursing. Send your letters to Gramma to [email protected]

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Becoming an Old Bastards is simple, cheapBYMARIA SONNENBERG

The recipe for being an Old Bastard issimple, yet extremely appetizing. Startwith an ample amount of camaraderie,toss in liberal servings of political incor-rectness and add a soupcon of disregardfor all formalities. That, and a $10 life-time fee, will get you a membership cardinto the International Order of Old Bas-tards, or I.O.O.B., a group that, despiteits less-than-genteel moniker, has a longand proud history.Almost 5,000 I.O.O.B. chapters and

1.5 million members around the worldkeep alive the flame ignited by the firstOld Bastard, American Armyofficer Fred Kibbe. Stationed “downunder” during WWII, Kibbe noticedthat Aussies fondly called friends “oldbastards” when raising a pint or two.After the war, Kibbe enlarged the ringof friends into a semblance of anorganization.The International Order of Old

Bastards was born. Kibbe passed away in1960. He is gone but not forgotten asI.O.O.B. members worldwide carry onhis spirit of loosey-goosey bonhomie.Robert Olson became an Old

Bastard ten years ago in the mannermost members learn about the group,through word of mouth.“An acquaintance told me to come

over and meet with the Old Bastards,”said Olson.Another friend introduced Mike

Shaffer to the group.“It’s a very easy-going, compatible

group,” said Shaffer, a formerWWIIPOW and retired professor.The organization rarely seeks the

limelight, since the name that makesthem attractive to some, rankles others,including the United StatesPostal Service.For those who want to

join, the procedure is easy.“You pay your $10 life-

time fee and you neverhave to pay anythingelse,” said Olson.The I.O.O.B. member-

ship card is one of Olson’sproudest possessions.“When I show the card toanyone, it makes themlaugh,” said the TortoiseIsland resident.Laughter is important

in the life of an Old Bastard.“Jokes are a big part,” said Olson.

“You spend a lot of time laughing, whichI think the world needs more of.”At the PatrickAir Force Base chapter

for the club, Olson and his fellowmem-bers meet weekly for lunch to shoot thebreeze, talk politics and tell jokes. Likemany I.O.O.B. chapters, the Patrickgroup is decidedly chauvinistic and amale bastion.However, at the nearby Palm Bay

Beer Can Colonels’Chapter 4683, theladies not only are welcomed, they, too,can join and become card-carrying OldBastarettes.At the Palm Bay chapter,District DeputyArchbastard LloydHutchinson is boss, often finingmembers a dollar for telling bad jokes.

“I can do anything Iwant,” joked Hutchin-son. “We have lots offun.”While jokes are a

given, structure is not.There is no website andfew rules. Chaptersmeet according to con-sensus and do not haveto report to Old Bas-tards’ world headquar-ters in Sebring.The Patrick chapter

gets together every

week, but the Palm Bay Old Bastardsprefer to meet the last Sunday ofthe month.“We keep bookwork to a minimum,”

said Bill Hinkel, Archbastard for thePatrick group.Some groups do charitable projects,

while others prefer to sit back andenjoy life. Although many of themembers are retired military, OldBastards can hail from any profession,from grocery store owners to chemists.You can never be too old to be anOld Bastard, either. According toheadquarters’ data, the youngest OldBastard was a baby issued a member-ship card on the day of his birth.The whole idea is not to take

yourself—or life—too seriously.“It’s all about laughter, getting

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Looking for natural products in your favorite stores? Whetherit’s what we eat, what we put on our bodies or what we use in ourhomes, people just like you are making the choice to go natural,for themselves and for their grandkids. But how can you tell if thecosmetics or cleaning products on store shelves are the level ofnatural that you want?

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August 2012 CALENDARThursday, Aug. 2 • 8 to 9 a.m., Military Officers Assoc. MeetingGolf Club House, 861 Marina Rd., Patrick AFB. Frank Dunagan 321-784-8934

Thursday, Aug. 9 • 8 to 9 a.m., Military Officers Assoc. MeetingGolf Club House, 861 Marina Rd., Patrick AFB. Frank Dunagan 321-784-8934

Thursday, Aug. 16 • 8 to 9 a.m., Military Officers Assoc. MeetingIRCC Colony Hall, 1936 Freedom Dr., Viera. Frank Dunagan 321-784-8934

Tuesday, Aug. 21 • Noon, Military Officers Assoc. LuncheonThe Tides, 1001 N. A1A, Patrick AFB. Joe Oblack 321-453-2947

Thursday, Aug. 23 • 8 to 9 a.m., Military Officers Assoc. Meeting Golf Club House, 861 Marina Rd., Patrick AFBFrank Dunagan, 321-784-8934

Thursday, Aug. 30 • 8 to 9 a.m., Military Officers Assoc. MeetingGolf Club House, 861 Marina Rd., Patrick AFB. 321-784-8934

Meetings are for active, retired and former officers. Meetings are coordinated by retired Army Lt. Col. Frank Dunagan, 321-784-8934. Luncheons are coordinated by retired USAF Major Joe Oblack,


By angela Smith

When people hear the words, “long-term care,” more often than not,they think of a senior citizen residing ina nursing home with a loss of their legalrights. However, programs throughoutthe country, state and county are contin-ually trying to change that by educatingseniors and their loved ones that whilelong-term care may be needed, theirlegal rights don’t simply slip away.

“The most frequent question we getasked is about a person’s rights whenthey go into a long-term care facility,”Bryan Morgan of the Central FloridaOmbudsman office said.

The ombudsman program was enacted in 1987 in response to growingconcerns about long-term care. Theprogram is comprised of state-certifiedvolunteers trained to investigate and resolve problems for residents in facilities.

“We want people to know, whilethey may be going into a long-termcare facility, it doesn’t mean they leavetheir rights behind,” Morgan said. “Themost common complaint we receive isabout respected rights and medicationmanagement. So we try to go in andfind out what’s going on and improvethe situation.”

However, long-term care isn’t onlyfor the older generation, it also in-cludes others who have possibly suf-fered an illness, injury or those bornwith a disability and protecting theirlegal rights is just as important, according to officials.

According to the Department ofHealth and Human Services, 63

percent of the long-term care patientsare elderly, with the remaining 37 percent younger than 65, which meansa great deal for Suntree businessowner, Catherine Rowlands of TotalLong-Term Care Consultant Services.

She readies local families for thepresent and future who often ask whento start planning for long-term care andhow to continue to preserve legal rightsonce care begins.

“The problem right now is that long-term care becomes a crises andpeople tend to forget to ask the rightquestions and get the information theyneed,” Rowlands said.

Rowlands said she believes planningshould begin at the age of 50. “So theymay sign a contract at a facility theymay later find has deficiencies and notreally understand what the contract included or how to break it.”

With 30 years of experience in long-term care, Rowlands believeslegal rights and general concerns andpractices have come a long way fromwhat they were, but there are still questions most don’t think about.

“I think what’s happened over time isthat people are beginning to realizemany things about long-term care andthat people are living longer nowadays,”Rowlands said. “There are programs intact like the ombudsman that peoplecan turn to for legal questions; thatthere’re different types of long-term careand there’s insurance you can purchase now to help pay for future care,as it’s costly—but most importantly, thatplanning is key and to not wait untilmom or dad is in the hospital.” SL

Long-term care education is a continued effort to protect rights

Hospice of St. Francis providesCompassionate, Professional

Care for our patients...and Support for Loved Ones.

Hospice of St. Francis offers these programs and services at no cost to loved ones and

all Brevard County residents.

• Adult Bereavement Program

• North Star, Children’s Grief Support Program

• Caregiver Education and Resource Program

• Pet Therapy Program

• Volunteer Training and Assignment Program

Please call or visit our website to learn more about the programs and services we offer.

Senior life Angela Smith

Catherine Rowlands, owner of Total Long-Term Care Consultant Services, displays key information booklets about long-term care at her Suntree office. Sheand her staff of 14 prepare and educate families for long-term care and how toprotect their legal rights.

Long-term care bill of rights:

The U.S. government requires all residents of long-term care

facilities have the same civil and legal rights as all U.S. citizens.

Federal law also has a basic set of resident’s rights. These rights

may vary according to the type of facility.

The most common patient rights are:

• The right to communicate with whomever you choose. Thefacility cannot limit guests or refuse to allow anyone to meetand/or communicate with a patient.

• The right to participate in your plan of care.

• The right to decide on your plan of care. This includes theright to refuse any medication or medical procedure. The facility can’t force a patient to have a medical procedure or give unauthorized medications.

• The right to information regarding the facility.

• The right to privacy and respect. This includes the right tokeep medical records private and be provided with a copyupon request. Patients have the right to be treated at alltimes and by all members of staff with dignity and respect.

• The right to organize and participate in resident meetings.

• The right to use personal possessions.

• The right not to work at the facility.

• The right to manage your own financial affairs or choose a representative to act on your behalf.

• The right to monetary funds upon request.

• The right to be free of restraints, either physical or medication-based.

• The right to a refund of any unused funds upon leaving thefacility.

• The right to remain in the facility unless very stringent andspecific criteria are met. A long term care facility can’t simply make a patient leave without due cause. Any patientto be discharged or transferred to another facility must receive notice.


Senior Life News for Titusville, Mims, Port St. John

North Brevard North BrevardSenior Center909 Lane Ave., Titusville321-268-2333

Friday, Aug. 17 • 7 p.m.Line Dance PartyDance to the sounds of Florida Summerat North Brevard Senior Center, 909Lane Ave., Titusville. Cover charge $5(members). Open to the public.For more information, call 321-268-2333.

Saturday, Aug. 18 • 7:30 p.m.Ballroom Dancing$6 (members), $7 (non-members).Entertainment with Chuck & Rick.

Port St. JohnPublic Library6500 Carole Ave., Port St. John321-633-1867

Basic Computer ClassesBeginning classes are available. Pleasecall reference for details. Registration isrequired due to limited space. Cost is$20 for the series of four classes.

Mondays • 1 - 3 p.m.Master Gardener: Having a problem?Please bring plant samples.

Tuesdays • 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.Senior Games: Join other seniors for avariety of card games, Rummikub,Dominoes, etc.

Fridays • 2 - 4 p.m.Yarn Club: Knitting, crochet, needlearts. Sit, talk, and create.

Saturdays • 9:15 - 10:15 a.m..Overeaters Anonymous

Wednesday, August 15 • 1 - 3 p.m. The BookwormsA selected book will be held on reservemonthly.

Mims-ScottsmoorPublic Library3615 Lionel Road, Mims, FL 32754321-264-5080

Basic Computer Classes Class is taught in a series of four ses-sions: Introduction to Computers andthe Library Catalog; Word ProcessingBasics; Internet for Beginners; UsingEmail and Attachments. Fee is $20.Beginner class available.

Thursday, Aug. 9 • 6:30 p.m. Crime Prevention AwarenessA speaker from the Brevard CountySheriff’s Department will present a freeprogram designed to assist citizens withpersonal safety and to help reduce theincidence of crime in the community.

Sandrift Community Center585 North Singleton Ave., Titusville

Tai Chi classes for SeniorsTuesdays and Thursdays from

4 to 5 p.m. at a cost of $3 per class. Students will focus on preventing fallsthrough practicing Tai Chi. For more information, call 321-264-5037.

By Maria Sonnenberg

Biplane ride is thethrill of a lifetime forConnecticut woman

For Connecticut resident SueFrench, the recent trip on the biplaneat Titusville’s Warbird Air Museumwas both incredible fun and apoignant way to reconnect with herlate father.

She traveled to Brevard to fly on thered, white and blue Lady Liberty, a 70-year-old Corsair Waco N30169 aircraft used to train pilots duringWorld War II.

The biplane has been restored topristine condition by Florida Bi-planes, a Brevard-based companythat offers sightseeing tours aboardvintage aircraft.

Active with the Connecticut Airand Space Center, French learnedfrom fellow airplane buffs that theLady Liberty had been used to trainArmy and Navy cadets in 1931 atTurners Falls, Mass., where her fa-ther, experimental pilot John French,had worked as a civilian with the WarTraining Service.

John French passed away in 1975,but he left detailed pilot logbooks thatincluded references to Lady Libertyin its former life.

“He flew that specific plane, ninetimes, to train pilots,” French said.

The opportunity to ride the sameplane her father had touched so many,

many years ago, was the stuff ofdreams for French, a school busdriver. Together with her son, finan-cial manager Ken Criscione, she setout on the journey of a lifetime fromConnecticut to Florida.

“It was such a thrill to be in thatplane, to sit where my father sat,”French said.

Biplane pilot Steve Nesbitt pro-vided French with the leather flyinghelmet popular with pilots of her fa-ther’s era. He obliged her with stuntsthat included loops and barrel rolls.

“I was laughing and I was cryingat the same time,” French said. ”I feltso close to my dad on that plane.”

Florida Biplanes operates sightsee-ing trips to the Kennedy Space Centerwith the Lady Liberty. A sister bi-plane flies from Merritt Island Air-port for unforgettable trips above theshoreline, the Port and the St. JohnsRiver. Keeping company with theMerritt Island biplane is the newestaddition to the company’s fleet, a restored MASH-era helicopter. Formore information, call 321-392-4125.

“I’ll never forget this day,” Frenchsaid. “It is so wonderful to keep history alive with these planes.” SL

Historic airplane connects

Connecticutto Titusville

Senior life Photo

Sue French, in the front seat of “Lady Liberty” prepares for flight with pilotSteven Nesbitt of Florida Biplanes. French’s father flew this exact airplane during training exercises in the 1930s.

Senior life Photo by Mark Grainger

Sue French flies for the first time with biplane pilot Steve Nesbitt, owner ofFlorida Biplanes (who is helping French with her helmet).

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