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NASA astronaut Nicholas Patrick, STS- 130 mission specialist, participates in the mis- sion’s first session of extravehicular activity as construction and maintenance continue on the International Space Station. During the six-hour, 32-minute spacewalk, Patrick and astronaut Robert Behnken (out of frame), mission specialist, re- located a temporary platform from the Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator, or Dextre, to the sta- tion’s truss structure and installed two han- dles on the robot. NASA photo Astronauts add room on ISS; spacecraft to study sun

Compiled by Susan Walden bris. Shuttle Commander George Zamka and Mission Cape Canaveral Air Froce Station sending the SDO into The astronauts now have a room with a view at the Specialists Stephen Robinson and Kathryn Hire worked space on its mission to evaluate the complex mecha- International Space Station. with station Commander Jeff Williams to outfit the nisms of the sun. Crew members on Space Shuttle Endeavour and the vestibule between Unity and Tranquility after the hatch The spacecraft’s orbit will be in a geosynchronous ISS got their first look inside the orbiting outpost’s opening. orbit 22,300 miles high. From that altitude, it will point its newest module and cupola Feb. 12. As that work continued, Endeavour Pilot Terry Virts instruments at the sun and relay the readings instantly to The 13-day mission delivered a connecting module and station Flight Engineer Soichi Noguchi transferred a ground station in New Mexico. The research is expect- that increases the space station’s interior space node 3, parts of the Advanced Resistive Exercise Device and an ed to reveal the sun’s inner workings by constantly tak- called Tranquility, which provides additional room for Air Revitalization System rack into Tranquility. ing high resolution images of the sun, collecting readings crew members and many of the station’s life support and The mission includes three spacewalks. from inside the sun and measuring its magnetic field ac- environmental control systems. Attached to the node is a There are four remaining space shuttle missions left. tivity. This data is expected to give researchers the in- cupola, which is a robotic control station with six win- The next launch is scheduled for March 18, 1:34 p.m. on sight they need to eventually predict solar storms and dows around its sides and another in the center that will Discovery. other activity on the sun that can affect spacecraft in orbit, astronauts on the ISS and electronic and other give the astronauts a panoramic view of Earth, celestial After launching Endeavour early Feb. 8, NASA em- systems on Earth. objects and visiting spacecrafts. ployees and contractors got back to work for the Solar STS-130 astronauts who went into the module initially Dynamics Observatory mission. wore goggles and masks to protect against floating de- The Atlas V roared to life Feb. 11 in the morning from NEXT ISSUE: March 4 PAGE 2 NORTH BREVARD BEACON Thursday, February 18, 2010

Tastee Donuts – best donuts around Susan Walden never have any products a day old. If you’re hankering for the best donuts They’re usually only a few hours old or just you’ve ever tasted, or for that matter just fresh right out of the oven. about any bakery treats, you’ve got to go When you walk in Tastee Donuts, the to Tastee Donuts. sweet aroma will drive you weak at the Owner Leonard Whalen is tasting knees. And when you look at all the fresh sweet success with his new business at delights staring before you, it’s hard to 4950 S. Washington Avenue in Titusville, make a decision as to what to order. just south of the U.S. 1 and SR 50 inter- “My customers keep saying how they section. love my products,” he said. “I enjoy what I “I’m originally from Cincinnati and my do so even though it’s work, it really isn’t.” dad owned bakeries there,” he said. From You can choose from 25 to 30 kinds of the time Whalen could walk, he helped his donuts. Even though donuts are the most dad and learned all about the bakery busi- popular items on Whalen’s menu, you can ness as he grew into a man. Over the choose from a wide variety of baked prod- years he’s worked at several bakeries, ucts. which he says has helped him become a Order through the drive-thru, take out supreme baker. or come in, sit and enjoy your order. PBP “But about 95 percent of my recipes Tastee Donuts also offers delicious bever- Generous donation come from my dad’s bakery – great ages including coffee, milk and various Nick Hopkins, right, of the Boeing Corp. Employee Community recipes that date back from the 1950s and cold beverages. Fund, presents Ray Hall, director of the Prison Book Project, with a 60s too.” What’s even sweeter than his bakery $2,500 check Feb. 15. Left is Chaplain Don Almond from the Even though Tastee Donuts has only goods, is his prices. Get a half dozen Lansing Correctional Facility in Kansas. The donation will cover been open three months, it’s becoming a donuts for $4.25 or a dozen for just $6.80. costs in providing space for material processing. The Prison Book household word in North Brevard. Tastee Donuts is open daily from 1 a.m. Project is a local program with a worldwide outreach serving 1,628 One of the reasons Tastee Donuts has – 1 p.m. prisons and jails in all states and 32 countries. The organization become so popular is because you just Cheer up your day and bring home a provides clean, inspirational books to prisoners from many pub- can’t substitute freshness. Whalen works sack of the best bakery items you and lishers and authors. Donated books can be dropped off at 3880 S. all night baking donuts, breads, coffee your family have tasted – at Tastee Washington Ave. Call 269-4100 for more details. cakes and other pastries so his customers Donuts.

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brownie points, possibly bonus time off, was 8 years old I was confirmed with the won’t happen again,” he said. My for ushering people out the door instead name Ann, so this is my middle name,” I “Well, I can assure you I’m just driving of actually working with people. She explained nicely, hoping he’d soften up. my car. I have no plans to kill Americans View gave me a number, which was eight “Well, lady, you can’t just make and I don’t work for bin Laden. I was an By numbers off from the one being served, names up and put it on legal documents Army wife, worked in the Army and the and told me to sit. because it just isn’t legal,” he said in a Air Force. Plus, since 9-11 I’ve renewed Susan First of all, why do I have to wait a mocking tone. “Look at this – Susan A, my license and I didn’t have to go Walden half hour if I have an appointment and Ann, what is this?” through this before. You are truly saying I’m getting a number like everyone else? “It’s on my social security card and on my marriage isn’t legal? Are you kidding I couldn’t wait to sit down and call my everything I have,” I said. me?” I’ve been to the threshold of hell. husband. This Italian-Irish gal was fired “Well, it isn’t right,” he said. “No, lady, I didn’t say your marriage It’s the Department of Motor Vehicle up. I’ve died and gone to a communist wasn’t legal.” Driver’s License Office on SR 405 in “Yea, Greg, just thought I’d tell you country. I suspected so, but it was con- “OK, if you say my marriage license Titusville. we’re not legally married according to firmed when I walked into the Titusville isn’t legal, then how can my marriage be It doesn’t have to be hell, but the peo- this DMV. Apparently we’ve been living in DMV. legal?” ple make it that way. sin nearly 25 years, have two illegitimate I must stop here and say I feel he dis- “It isn’t the same thing,” he said. A few weeks ago I had to go there to children and two illegitimate dogs,” I said respected my religion and that really I was working with a real mental renew my driver’s license. Sounds sim- very loud, meeting chuckles in the room bothers me. I guess state employees heavyweight here. ple enough, right? Childbirth was easier by the other people who were tired of aren’t given classes in respecting our na- “Look, I know the county near Fort (and I had 36 hours of labor and a C- waiting and feeling beat like a prisoner. tion’s top five no-no’s you don’t mess Knox has a record of it, so you’ll have to section). My husband said, “What?” He with– race, religion, sex, age and nation- request it and I’ll give you a 30-day ex- Nothing had changed – same ad- laughed and said it was the most ridicu- al origin. tension,” he said. dress, I’m the same person, but there lous thing he’d ever heard. Then he looked at my marriage li- “But the county is addressed right were more documents to show. I knew “Yea, she wants me to go back home cense. here on the front and the back. See the this before I went there because like a and get the ‘real one,’” I said. “This isn’t legal,” he said holding it up stamp? It shows the date it went into the good citizen, I did my homework. I care- When my magic number was finally with a smirk on his face, shaking his Hardin County books,” I said. “Do you fully extracted the information I needed, called I thought I’d get waited on, but head. “You need to go home and get think someone made this up? I even got including my marriage license, showing was mistaken. That was just to sit in an- your marriage license.” two passports with this.” my name changed from my maiden other room. Great service, people. “This is it. This is all I have,” I said. I I said the magic word. Passport. name to my married one. Finally, after 15 minutes sitting there, explained it was an Army wedding, and “Wait, you have a passport? Why did- I made an appointment online so I fig- the guy in the back called me over. He he said he knows the document isn’t n’t you tell me? Go home and get it and ured I had done all the right things to get looked unprofessional with his sunglass- legal. I’ll give you the license,” he said. my license renewed. es tacked on his forehead as if he was “Look, there’s even white out on it be- “Why does the passport matter? Is I walked in and was met by a line of going to run out any minute and go surf- cause someone made a mistake,” he this like a game of cards where the pass- people. I dutifully stood in back of the 5- ing. Maybe he wanted to look cool. said. He acted like he was getting per- port trumps all other documents or people line. I made my way up to the Maybe he was an alien and he was hid- verse humor out of rejecting me. “It something?” I asked. desk by the door and the woman, not ing the other set of eyes. No, he was just doesn’t even have a seal on it.” “Well, if the federal government let smiling, asked for my documents. Gee, I arrogant. “This piece of paper has been used you have a passport, then they thought thought I saw that in a Nazi movie once. Without smiling, he hung his head for almost 25 years,” I explained, narrow- the marriage license was OK, so it’s OK My nightmare began. and asked for my documents. Again, like ing my eyes, my face as red as my new with us.” She told me emphatically that my I was waltzing into a Nazi death camp. Camaro. “I’ve gotten secret clearances “I’ve been telling you, and you can marriage license wasn’t valid. This year I The first document he scrutinized as if and used it many times and the federal see by some of these documents, like will be married 25 years. I’ve lived over- it was a Mensa puzzle was my birth cer- government does not have a problem my social security card, that the federal seas, worked for the government, had tificate. He huffed and put his hand to his with it, so what’s yours?” government is OK with my marriage li- two secret clearances, two passports, chin. It made me wonder what could pos- He gave me a five-minute history les- cense. Maybe it’s because I was married but this little state office says it isn’t legal. sible be wrong with my birth certificate. son on how the terrorists in 9-11 crashed by federal employees on a federal instil- I told her nicely that she must be mis- After what seemed like five minutes, the planes and how some were trained in lation?” taken. We were married at Fort Knox, he began looking at the other docu- Florida. I was instructed to go home, get it and Ky., which is a federal installation, so I ments. I didn’t know they flew the planes be- he promised I could come back and be didn’t have a state cookie-cutter mar- “So, where did you get this Ann cause they had a driver’s license. Don’t the next person he saw. riage license like the one she might be name?” he asked really snottily. “You you have to get a flying license? Come “And I bet it doesn’t have Ann on it,” used to. The woman told me she’d pass weren’t born with this middle name so on, what does this have to do with a dri- he said it like a duel, a challenge of me through but the guy in the back did you just, like, make it up or some- ver’s license? some weird sorts. I knew it had, so I just would probably agree with her and reject thing?” “Well, Florida is really cracking down. smirked at him. me. That’s when I figured they might get “No, I was born Catholic and when I We had egg on our face from 9-11 and it Cont. on next page Thursday, February 18, 2010 NORTH BREVARD BEACON PAGE 5

From previous page again and I refuse to be treated like this treat their customers. I saw one woman one has a heart attack right there on the any longer. I’ve been put through the employee henchman at the door berate floor from the stress. No one should go I drove home cussing all the way. I ringer for two hours, so I’m going to see and interrupt a man who was trying to through their attitude and badgering. was in between laughing because it was this guy now.” explain something but couldn’t get a People need jobs. If these employees so ludicrous and crying from frustration. I walked up the few stairs and stood word in edgewise. He had an accent but don’t like their jobs, they should do us all I opened my fireproof box where we there. My “Mr. Sunglasses” in the corner could speak English well, if she’d ever let a big favor and walk out the door. I’m keep all our documents and there it was. motioned me over. him speak. sure we can find people around here “Ann” it said after Susan. I stood back because he was helping I truly believe they get happiness out who would love to fill the jobs and be a “Hee, hee you SOB!,” I screamed. two young men. of rejecting people and finding ways to lot nicer. The dogs looked up at me like I was “I’m sick of going through this,” one just say “no.” I understand they have to My experience wasn’t an isolated inci- crazy. guy said to him. “I’ve been here since 11 scrutinize documents but this can be dent. In April, my son and I were there so I drove back to the DMV office and a.m.” done without the attitude as if they were he could get a learner’s permit. It was was stopped by the man sitting at the This was truly a torture chamber, I God, judge and jury. such a nightmare, my kid even told them desk. He told me he had to see my docu- thought. When you die, if you’re bad, you There’s no sense in having an ap- off and I didn’t stop him because he was ments. I gave them to him but told him I go here. pointment, because the ordeal takes at 100 percent correct. was told to come back and showed him The two guys left and Mr. Sunglasses least two hours and you have to wait on The person you meet at the door my priority paper letting me get back in asked me to come up to him. I plopped several lines anyway. needs to be nice. We are not going into a quickly. down my passport almost giddy with ex- They’re asking way too many people, prison camp. We are not substandard You’ll never believe what he said. citement to see him open it and read who are angry, to go home and get creatures. Rolling the eyes, tsk-tsking, He shook his head, put his eyes up in “Ann.” He turned the page on the pass- something else. They should hope they and shaking the head is unacceptable the air, and said, “This document isn’t port. don’t say this to someone who’s on the behavior. Period. legal,” holding up my marriage license. “Wow, it says Ann.” edge because it could turn into a messy, I encourage everyone who has ever “Look slick, I’ve been through this “Gee, fancy that,” I said with a smirk. horrible scene. Let’s be clear, I certainly had a problem with this DMV Driver’s twice, OK? This is why I’m back in here. He even complained that he was hav- don’t advocate this, but there are many License office to contact the state of Look, I promise when I really get married ing a bad day. He was having a bad day? people on the edge. Why push it? Florida Department of Highway Safety I’ll invite you to the wedding, OK? Maybe Are you kidding me? Along with losing the terrible attitude and Motor Vehicles office. Julie L. Jones you all should pay for it.” I told him I guessed I still have to call and lack of professionalism, they need to is the executive director. E-mail her at He wouldn’t look at me. See, he knew Hardin County to request something dress more appropriately and get those [email protected]. I did and his attitude was wrong and he couldn’t other than this marriage license because sunglasses off their faces. this is what Jones wrote back: look me in the eye. It was an epidemic I didn’t ever want to go through this Their office motto is service, integrity, First, let me apologize for the unpro- there. It’s easier to make fun of you, treat again. I said at some point my passport courtesy, professionalism, innovation and fessional service you received at our you like dirt and then reject you if you will expire and maybe they won’t take the excellence. That’s a laugh because I Titusville office while renewing your driv- don’t look someone in the eye. marriage license any more. And get this. challenge anyone to tell me they have er license. We are focused on cus- “Here’s your number,” he said. The Do you know what he said? any of these things. Never had in the tomer service and it is important to me number was six off from the number “No it will be OK because you just nine years I’ve lived here. that our customers have positive experi- called. show them this new driver’s license.” According to several longtime ences with us and are treated profes- “No, I don’t need a number. I was told Here are my points on this nightmare. Titusville residents, this office has a bad sionally when doing business with our to come back in and go back to the guy Someone needs to investigate this DMV reputation for treating their customers agency. who instructed me to go home,” I said. Driver’s License office on a number of badly – so badly that they’ve gone to I have asked that this incident be ad- “No, you have to have a number.” things. other offices instead over the years. dressed and I appreciate you calling it to “Listen to me. I’m not sitting here First and foremost is the way they It’s only a matter of time before some- my attention. 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Time for chili For more information, call 267-3036. Key Club International is the oldest Confessore, BSO music director and For more details on the chili cook-off and largest service program for high principal conductor, March 5, 10 a.m., at The Titusville Noon and Sunrise contact Rick Smisek at 267-4000 or school students. It is a student-led or- Pumpernickel’s Fest Haus in Titusville . Rotary Clubs holds their 6th annual chili Marcia Ely at 264-0518. ganization that teaches leadership This annual event provides an opportuni- cook-off at the Titusville Chamber’s an- through service to others. ty for BSO patrons and community mem- nual street party Feb. 26 in downtown Get car washed for a cause bers to meet with the conductor and The Titusville High Key Club (spon- Computer club meets Titusville from 6-9 p.m. Chili tasting is $5 other guests in an informal setting. The Titusville Computer Club will for 10 tickets. As well as chili sampling, sored by the Kiwanis Club of Titusville) A special guest will be Terrence meet for a demo on Karen’s Power guests can enjoy live entertainment, will hold a car wash Feb. 20, 9 a.m. to Wilson, a pianist who will perform with Tools, Feb. 25, 7 p.m. at St. Gabriel’s dance performances, kids activities and 12 p.m. at Ron Norris Ford Mercury the orchestra during its “Symphonic Episcopal Church, 414 Pine St., more. 3000 Cheney Highway, Titusville, FL Tributes” concert on March 6 at the King Titusville, in the Fellowship Hall on Palm Enter the Corn Hole Tournament 6:30 32780. Cost is $4 Center in Melbourne . Ave. – 9 p.m, double elimination, Bring your The THS Key is involved in many The cost to attend the brunch and Everyone is welcome. For further in- own partner. Entry fee $20 per team. Titusville community service projects in- program is $15 per person. The public formation call 267-6932. Compete for cash prizes, prize amount cluding ringing the bell for Salvation is invited. Seating is limited so early awarded by participation. Register at Army, Apollo Elementary outdoor clean Meet the conductor reservations are advised. www.Floridacornholeleague.com or up,Titusville citrus gleaning, Respite The North Guild of the Brevard For more information or reservations email [email protected] Night at the Children’s Center and the Symphony Orchestra hosts a brunch buf- call 269-1259, 269-7407 or 385-1513, or for more information. Kiwanis Family Fun Fest. fet and conversation with Christopher visit http://nbbd.com/npr/northguild. BANKRUPTCY Being harassed by bill collectors? Behind in your mortgage and afraid of foreclosure? Although Bankruptcy laws have changed, Bankruptcy may still be an option for you. Bankruptcy May: • Relieve you of 100% of your unsecured debt • Immediately Stop harassing phone calls • Immediately Stop foreclosure proceedings The Law Offices of Roy A. Praver can file your case and walk you through the bankruptcy process. Fees include all filing fees, fees for required classes and a three agency credit report. REASONABLE RATES • PAYMENT PLANS THE LAW OFFICES OF ROY A. PRAVER 3345 S. WASHINGTON AVE., TITUSVILLE With the Purchase of a Large Latte With This or Cappuccino Coupon Exp. 3/4/10 321-383-3445 With Coupon • Exp. 3/4/10 By act of United States Congress, this law firm has been designated as a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy under the Bankruptcy Code. MON-FRI 5am-2pm “The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. SATURDAY 5am-1pm “The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. SUNDAY 6am-11am BeforeBefore youyou decide,decide, askask usus toto sendsend youyou freefree writtenwritten informationinformation aboutabout ourour qualificationsqualifications andand experience.”experience.” Thursday, February 18, 2010 NORTH BREVARD BEACON PAGE 7

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Buy some plants Get ride tickets in advance now at the Titusville Chamber of Commerce for $15. The freeze damage to most local resi- CLASSIFIED dents’ landscapes has prompted the Titusville Advance general admission tickets are $2, Garden Club to resume its very popular plant saving you $2 at the gate. GARAGE SALE google searching & more! sale at its center, 5275 Sisson Rd., Feb. 19 For more information, go to www.brevard- TITUSVILLE - Swan Lake Mobile We share 70% of the revenue form 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Feb. 20, 8 a.m. – 2 productions-.com or call 615-8111. Or contact Home Park Yard Sale March 6. In that’s generated with our p.m. the chamber at 267-3036. clubhouse just off Hwy. 405, 8 a.m. - membership. Plants include azaleas, carnellias, garde- 1 p.m. Bake table and lunch sold. Membership is FREE! nias, hydrangeas, plumbago, “old roses,” and Go to native plants series Join today. www.papadave.net more. For more info, call Cathy at 269-2106. TEC is starting a series of presentations HOME FOR SALE Find out more by calling 698-9392 on sustainable living and homes once a or [email protected] month. They will be starting with a presenta- 4345 Lauren Lane, Titusville. 4 Go to flea market tion by Members from Sea Rocket Chapter br/2 ba, 2-car garage. All appliances, Titusville Sale and Power Squadron holds new interior paint. Must see! Let’s GET TOP DOLLAR FOR Florida Native Plant Society on the impor- a Nautical Flea Market March 6, 8 a.m. at the talk terms. Call (321) 536-1483 or YOUR ITEMS! tance of using Florida native plants in your waterfront of the Titusville Municipal Marina. (321) 501-7054. Get some of your $$ back by own front and backyards. The presentation For more information or to reserve a spot, call consigning in our new store will be held at Titusville City Hall. HELP WANTED Bob Scott at 604-2526. Revive Consignment & More Native plants are not only drought and NOW OPEN in the old post office on salt tolerant, but will survive our winter HAIRSTYLISTS NEEDED for Main Street in Titusville. Find your past freezes much better than tropical or exotic busy Titusville shop. Call 591-3765. Sell or shop!! The Genealogical Society of North Brevard plants. There will be information on where to Stop paying high prices! meets March 2 at 6 p.m. in the Hannemann purchase native plants and the care of the MAKE $$$ Shop for name brands such as Room of the Titusville Public Library, 2121 plants after a freeze. Tommy Bahama, Chico and more. South Hopkins Ave. Patrice Green will pres- The benefits of using native plants for our Could you use an There’s great furniture, jewelry, ent "Family History Web Sites: Why, How, and wildlife will also be discussed. Questions extra $300-$500 home furnishings and more! 50/50. HTML (Not!)". Program is free and public is and answer session will follow the presenta- per week, month or year? Call Reva Harris at 268-4171 invited. For info call (321) 636-3089. tion. PeopleString - for more info. For more information, call Afi Fancon Where You Own the Web Annual festival coming Planning Department, City of Titusville at Get paid for shopping online, The Indian River Festival is April 15-18. (321)-269-6379. opening mail, DEATH NOTICES

BORDEN Elaine, 63, of DeLUCA Kathleen, 61, of Service, Rockledge. of Titusville, died Jan. 31. SIMMONS Ella, 95, of Titusville, died Feb. 3. Titusville, died Feb. 2. HANCOCK Dora Jane, 89, of Arrangements by East Coast Titusville, died Feb. 8. Arrangements by Funeral Arrangements by Newcomer Titusville, died Feb. 1. Cremation, Rockledge. Arrangements by North Brevard Solutions, Cocoa. Funeral Home. Funeral Home. HORL John, 61, of Port St. MONEYPENNY Jack, 75, of BRIDGES Marvin, of Mims, DYE Graham, 49, of Mims, John, died Feb. 8. Titusville, died Feb. 6. WANDELL Winifred, 95, of died Jan. 29. Arrangements by died Jan. 30. Arrangements by Arrangements by North Brevard Port St. John, died Feb. 6. North Brevard Funeral Home. South Brevard Memorial Home, JANKOWSKI Jean, 60, of Funeral Home. Arrangements by North Brevard Melbourne. Mims, died Jan. 31. Funeral Home. BROWN Marilyn, 82, of Arrangements by Atlantic MURRAY Thomas, 50, of Titusville, died Jan. 30. FINN Thomas, 83, of Mortuary and Cremation Titusville, died Jan. 30. WATSON Minerva, 97, of Arrangements by North Brevard Titusville, died Jan. 31. Service, Rockledge. Arrangements by Stone Funeral Titusville, died Feb. 3. Funeral Home. Arrangements by North Brevard Home, Cocoa. Arrangements by Arthur Mack Funeral Home. LESSARD Jeanne, 86, of Funeral Home, Deland. CAREY Raymond, 59, of Titusville, died Feb. 5. MYERS Joseph, 63, of Titusville, died Feb. 2. GOWDIE Johntay, 15, of Arrangements by North Brevard Titusville, died Feb. 12. Arrangements by East Coast Titusville, died Feb. 7. Funeral Home. Arrangements by North Brevard WELSH Margaret, 90, of Cremation, Rockledge. Arrangements by Lewis-Ray Funeral Home. Feb. 6. Arrangements by North Mortuary, Titusville. MALCOLM Keith, 71, of Brevard Funeral Home. CHANGES Robert, 81, of Titusville, died Jan. 29. SEIFREIT Norman, 82, of Titusville, died Jan. 29. GRAY James, 61, of Port St. Arrangements by North Brevard Titusville, died Jan. 31. WHITING Howard Love, 88, Arrangements by Brevard John, died Feb. 2. Funeral Home. Arrangements by North Brevard of Titusville, died Feb. 5. Memorial Funeral Home, Arrangements by Atlantic Funeral Home. Arrangements by North Brevard Cocoa. Mortuary and Cremation MASTRIANNA Michael, 86, Funeral Home. PAGE 12 NORTH BREVARD BEACON Thursday, February 18, 2010