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Shedding Light on the News and Events of Titusville, Mims, Scottsmoor, Port St. John, and now Merritt Island & Cocoa Vol.Vol. 65 No. No. 6 28 THURSDAY,THURSDAY, OCTOBER DECEMBER 30, 200811, 2008 www.NorthBrevardBeacon.com Groundbreaking begins Let it snow, on Moore replica home

let it snow ... By Susan Walden A dream will soon become reality … and a great his- The annual Downtown tory lesson. TitusNites Christmas event A replica of Harry T. and Harriette Moore’s home in didn’t stop the ‘snow’ from Mims will break ground in a ceremony Dec. 14, 3 p.m. falling Dec. 5. Every year on the Moore Cultural Center grounds. The civil rights kids from 1-92 years old activist’s house will be in the exact location where the come out to enjoy the ‘at- original home stood. mospheric’ event that is On Christmas night in 1951 Ku Klux Klansmen more enjoyable than the real placed a bomb under the home and it exploded killing snow because it’s not cold – the couple. Moore died on the way to the hospital and just soapy. Kids, such as Caleb Quynn, 4, from Port St his wife passed away the day after his funeral. John, left, just can’t get Wanting to bring educational awareness to the enough of the good clean Moores up a level, the Moore Cultural Complex Inc., fun. See Page 5 for more took the project under its wing and has spent a few photos. years procuring grants with help from lawmakers such as former Rep. Bob Allen, former County Commissioner Truman Scarborough and Sen. Tony Hill. “We got funding from the commissioners and match- ing grants from the state’s Division of Cultural Affairs and think we have enough, which is $330,000,” said Bill Gary, the nonprofit foundation’s president. After it’s construction, the home will sport a recre- Walter Kiely ation of what it looked like inside, with the recall help of the Moore’s daughter, Evangeline Moore. Plans are to have the home fully constructed in 2009. “We hope to have it finished by the 2009 Moore Festival which takes place March 26-29,” he said. “It might be tight but we Beloved activist dies at 101 can at least hope to have the exterior done.” Called Phase 2, the project also includes a reflecting By Susan Walden stilled morals, values, social graces and manners, ac- pool, meditation garden, heritage trail around the park She was called “Big Momma.” cording to Jones’ student Nancy Brightman, who was in- and guest gazebo; those portions will begin construction Not because of her stature – she was really a petite terviewed during Jones’ 100th birthday party in March after the house is completed. lady. 2007. Jones became a part of her students and they her. “The large pavilion will have a portable stage, kitchen Rosa Lee Jones was so larger than “When they cried, I cried. When they laughed, I and bathrooms,” he said. Additional funding of $150,000 life and known for such sweetness that laughed. Oh, sometimes we’d just sing all day if we is coming, Gary said, from the Governor’s Office of no one could walk away from her feel- needed to,” said Jones in an exclusive interview with the Tourism, trade and Economic Development. ing as if you didn’t love her. Beacon at her party last year in the Radisson Hotel in “I’m very pleased this is going to happen during this Jones, 101, Brevard County’s matri- Cape Canaveral in which more than 400 people cele- time in history,” said Gary, who is proud to be a part of it. arch of the black community, passed brated her life. “I made a promise to Ms. (Evangeline) Moore that I’d away Dec. 2 while visiting relatives in Jones Among hundreds Jones taught, those include Dick continue to be the president until it is finished. She is ex- California. Blake, the first black Rockledge city councilman and the tremely pleased (that Phase 2 is happening).” She is known for many milestones in the county. first black principal of Cocoa High; and Dr. Joe Lee Having a replica of the Moore’s home, Gary believes, Jones worked alongside the nation’s first slain civil rights Smith, vice mayor of Rockledge and former campus will draw people to the facility and teach them about activist Harry T. Moore as a school teacher and helped president of Brevard Community College. Moore’s life and impact he had on the black community. It was along her education journey that she met fel- him form Brevard County’s NAACP chapter in 1934. As “This is great for tourism and so educational. low teacher and friend Harry T. Moore, who taught fourth an educated woman in times when women, especially “We’re appreciative of the people who are committed grade in an all-black Cocoa school. Moore later became blacks, had a difficult time getting a college education, to seeing this through.”” Jones built and ran Cocoa’s first black kindergarten the principal of the Titusville Colored School and the called Rosebud for 30 years. 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Thursday, December 11, 2008 NORTH BREVARD BEACON PAGE 3 The UPS Store TM St. John’s Plaza (next to Publix) 3235 Garden St., Suite 8 Titusville, FL 32796 Mon-Fri 8-6:30; Sat 9-3 Tel (321) 268-8888 OLIDAY PACKING Fax (321) 268-8658 H& SHIPPING TIPS PACKING: Remember that the largest item will determine the box size needed. (Ex: Board games can require large boxes). Lightweight items that are large may have to be shipped at 30, 70, or 150 lbs. regardless of actual weight due to size. (Large stuffed animals, wreaths, etc.). Breakable items need sufficient, acceptable cushioning materials. This does not include crunched up newspaper. Valuable items that are breakable should be double- boxed. The box used must withstand the shock, vibration and compression that will occur in Susan Walden handling and transit. The box should be made for shipping (not moving or storage) and a Rosa Lee Jones, right, talks to Harry T. Moore’s daughter Evangeline in used box should not have any holes, or collapsed areas on it. All previous addresses August 2006 after Charlie Crist announces the names of the klansmen who must be removed. Items should not be placed against the sides, top or bottom of the in- killed the Moores. Jones, a friend of the civil rights activist, died Dec. 2. side of the box. Firearms, explosive materials, alcohol, etc. cannot be shipped. Your PSO must include a full description of the contents of the box. Jones known for courage, love Once the box is closed, you should not hear any rattling when you shake it and the box should not give at the seams when you press on it. If it does, it needs more packing JONES, from Page 1 Center in Mims on more than one occa- material. sion. In 2007 she was given an award Do not use brown paper or string (these items catch on automated equipment). Use Mims Colored Elementary School before during the Moore Gala, according to shipping tape only, not masking tape, duct tape or scotch tape. Secure all open seams, the county fired him for rallying other Gary. not just the top of the box. black educators to demand equal pay Many, including Gary, call her coura- SHIPPING: UPS has guaranteed delivery dates on all products until right before the through a lawsuit. geous for her activism. “In the 1930s in holiday. Ask for verification. All UPS shipments are trackable and the first $100.00 of Jones said the tragedy shook the Central Florida to actively become a declared value is included. Additional declared value can be added. Priority Mail is nei- county. ther a guaranteed or trackable service. member of the NAACP and be Moore’s “Just the pure hatred of it is hard to re- secretary took courage and conviction,” alize such a thing could be planned. he said. Harry was so full of life and such a won- UPS GROUND SERVICE Jones was also known for her positive derful man.” outlook on life and her conviction to tran- Jones was also a journalist and radio Holiday Shipping Deadlines scend hate. “She had the same principles talk show host. The following are the latest possible dates to ship to each state via UPS Ground as Harry T. Moore. It was about gaining She and Moore worked together as for arrival to the 25th. Remember, guarantees are removed as Christmas nears contributing editors for The Script, the first equal footing with blacks – not taking away rights or privileges from anyone black newspaper in Brevard County, TUESDAY – DECEMBER 16 which was founded and published by the else – but just for blacks to enjoy the late Dorothy Sweetwine. same,” explained Gary. California (SE Pocket) *Idaho (NW) Jones was a popular voice in the “Moore’s message was about equality. *Montana *Nevada (Northern Pocket) *Oregon * Washington State* 1950s and 60s on WKKO-AM radio in For Rosa and Harry it was about instilling WEDNESDAY – DECEMBER 17 Cocoa every Sunday morning on a show in their students that they were deserving *California * Colorado (Eastern Half) *Idaho (SE Corner) Minnesota (NW Pocket) called Open House. She co-hosted the of equality in all areas of life. And it was a *Nevada *North Dakota *South Dakota *Utah *Wyoming* show with Dorothy Carder Moore, a stu- hard fight,” he said. dent of Jones. The two announced spe- “She was a leader and back then THURSDAY – DECEMBER 18 cial events, such as birthdays, women didn’t have many leadership Massachusetts *Minnesota *Michigan (Upper Peninsula) anniversaries, weddings, the town’s com- roles.” Nebraska *New Hampshire *New Mexico *New York (Upper) ings and goings and deaths. Jones’ por- Jones, color-blind of people’s ethnici- tion of the show was called Gab Bag and ties, was an inspiration to many. Despite FRIDAY – DECEMBER 19 was popular in the town. her earlier days of racial inequality when Arkansas *Connecticut *Delaware *Illinois *Indiana *Kansas *Maryland *Michigan “I’ve known Rosa a long time,” Moore signs such as “Whites Only” and “No *Missouri *New Jersey *New York (Lower) *Pennsylvania *Ohio *Oklahoma said. “She’s God’s gift to us.” Coloreds Allowed” were posted every- *Texas *W.Virginia (Northern Parts) *Wisconsin (Southern Parts) Bill Gary, president of the North where, she had a positive outlook and MONDAY – DECEMBER 22 Brevard NAACP and president of the preached a loving message.“She was en- Harry T. and Harriette Moore Cultural gaging, happy with life and how it had Alabama *Florida (Panhandle) *Georgia *Kentucky *Louisiana *Mississippi Complex, Inc., was sad to her of Jones’ treated her,” said Gary. “She was a pleas- *North Carolina *South Carolina *Tennessee *Virginia *W.Virginia (Southern Parts) passing. ure to be around and will be truly TUESDAY – DECEMBER 23 “She was a grand lady,” he said. “I was missed.” Florida (except Panhandle) *Georgia (Southern) always amazed at how well she could re- Her wake is Dec. 11, 5-7 p.m. at Mt. member things that happened in her life, Moriah AME Church, 234 Stone St., Ship Early!! especially recalling moments about Harry Cocoa, and her funeral is at the same T. Moore.” Jones had been to the Moore church Dec. 12 at 11 a.m. PAGE 4 NORTH BREVARD BEACON Thursday, December 11, 2008 Opinions Santa, can I have the stuff on my list?

stomping my feet right now.) I’m a. have a heart attack I’ll fly around like someone with a broom- just asking for a few 10s here. b. gain weight stick – although some swear I do, but My Well, tens of thousands. And re- c. have high cholesterol they’re going to get coal in their stocking, member, I didn’t take the lear d. have to take an anti-diar- right Santa? By defying gravity, I mean View jet up to the North Pole to rhea medicine once you hit a certain age everything ask you for it either. If I don’t e. have to worry about falls south. My dad used to say when have the money then how can getting diabetes you’re middle age you need to spend the I help the banks and the car f. have indigestion By remaining years on your head to equal companies? g. have a sudden aller- Susan 2. I want to stop this un- gic reaction out the gravity thing. Well, because my Walden sightly, annoying aging thing. Geez, h. be lactose intolerant body isn’t what it used to be (see #3), these mysterious aches and pains, gray Yea, Santa those were the days when there’s no way I can stand on my head hair sprouting that requires me to “wash we were kids. Eat what you want and for a minute let alone a few seconds Dear Santa, it away” and costs money (see request look like a pencil all without burping or without someone, even the dog, calling Here are a few things I want for #1), my forgetfulness … what was I say- “anything else.” Well, judging from your 9-1-1. Christmas. ing? Oh yea. Can we just freeze time at, photos you might not understand any of 5. Well, I had a fifth request but I for- I hope you and your elves can scare let’s say, when I was 25. this. Well, I don’t want to make you mad got. See, Santa, the old noggin is shot. I up these great gifts. I’ve been a good Of course, I remember sitting in a bar but your constant love affair with cookies guess you probably won’t get me any of girl, although I’m not a member “of the on my 25th birthday crying in my beer and milk … never mind. For you, when those things. But it’s OK, because by clean plate club” that my mom used to that I was “a quarter of a century old.” you step on the scale it says, “To be con- Christmas I’m so old I’ll forget I even Wah, wah, geez girl, get a life. Oh yea, tinued.” I want mine to say “Whatsa make me belong to by finishing my din- wrote this. that was me. See where my memory is matta for you? Eat, eat” with an Italian ner. Now I’m on a diet. Any who: Santa? accent like my great grandmother used 1. I want a bail out. I don’t think this is Signed, 3. I want to be able to eat anything to talk. unreasonable. If banks and our auto- and not: 4. I want to defy gravity. I don’t mean makers get a bail out why can’t I? (I’m Me Store clerk tires of grumpy holiday cheer

By Josie DeGioia Did these people miss the “goodwill toward man” their receipts. Tis the season to be jolly, but lately I am not noticing Christmas tour? On the other hand, perhaps those people who verbal- too much jollying going on. Here are questions I have for those mean shoppers ly abuse customer service personnel don’t believe they A wise person once told me, “This is who will, no doubt, be getting coal in behaved in such a rude, obnoxious manner and float their stocking. How is a sales associ- the time of year people behave like they through the holiday season feeling justified for their be- should all year round.” There are those ate responsible because you lost havior. smiles, the hellos, the “let me help you your receipt? There is no justification for that type of behavior, es- with that,” and the good old-fashioned merriment How is that you are the victim because you of the season. It all sounds so warm and cozy, neglected to read the store policy? Why do you pecially during Christmas. like sitting next to the fire sipping hot chocolate, feel the need to threaten to call every newspaper You made the purchase, you lost the receipt, you de- putting lights on the tree and singing along to and news station within a 50-mile radius to re- cided not to educate yourself about the stores policy, you those familiar Christmas carols. port how horrible your experience has been and became verbally abusive, and you are completely re- However, what happens when people leave yet you are the one responsible for the situation be- sponsible for your own actions. there little Christmas niche? What happens when cause you are irresponsible? When did the victim mentality begin? When did re- they walk through the doors of retail stores? Oh, and my personal favorite, do you actually be- sponsibility for oneself become something of the past? lieve the louder your voice becomes the more you Does the joy of the season somehow escape When did goodwill toward man become a self-absorbed through a trap door of the soul? will get what you want? concept? So this season, I say “humbug” to those who I have noticed over the past three weeks I just do not understand it. very naughty behavior. By Santa’s standards, These same people are buying Christmas pres- cannot hold onto their receipts or are too lazy to learn these people would not be eligible to receive ents. This means they believe in Christ and proba- store’s return policies. gifts from the jolly man. bly attend church, which means they get on their Remember every sales associate is someone’s moth- I have witnessed sales associates being knees and pray to the Almighty. I wonder what er, daughter, sister, brother, father and son. How would yelled at, cursed at, criticized for policy they took no part they say. I often wonder if they ask for forgiveness for you like someone verbally abusing your loved one be- in making, threatened and verbally used as punching their mean verbal assaults thrown at individuals who cause someone was too obtuse to hold on to his or her bags. have nothing to do with setting policies or babysitting receipt? Merry Christmas and God bless … everyone. Thursday, December 11, 2008 NORTH BREVARD BEACON PAGE 5

New County Commissioner Robin Fisher gives his Christmas and New Year inspirational message to the crowd during the Parrish Medical Center Gift of Light Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 7.

Photos by Walter Kiely Telling Santa and Mrs. Claus all about what they want for Christmas during the Downtown Street Party Dec 5 in downtown Titusville are Michael and Matthew Sharp from Titusville.

Who says hamburg- ers aren’t a holiday food? Just ask Santa’s “elves,” from left, John Conrad, Emil Couture, Andy Carbon and Tony Felise. They kept the crowd well fed during the Titusville Downtown Street Party Dec. 5.

J.J. Parrish with his daughter, Delaina, 11, enjoy a quiet mo- ment during the Parrish Medical Center Tree Lighting Ceremony on Dec 7.

The Dickens Carolers along with The Mistletones sing for the crowd during the Parrish Medical Center Styling and profiling ... Jeri Perry and Karen Tree Lighting Osborne from Deja Vu Boutique pose dur- Ceremony. ing the TitusNites Downtown Street Party. PAGE 6 NORTH BREVARD BEACON Thursday, December 11, 2008 County fire chief steps down Parrish Heart & Health Village offers free PAD test Free Peripheral Arterial Disease tests, What are the warning signs or symptoms Brevard County Fire Chief Bill multiple firefighting and paramedic called ankle brachial index, are available on of PAD? PAD develops slowly over many Farmer requested Dec. 8 to be reas- certifications. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Parrish Heart years. In the early stages, most people with signed within the Fire Rescue de- In assuming the leadership role, & Health Village, 603 N. Washington Avenue, PAD have no symptoms. Only about one out partment. He will be temporarily Chief Neterer will lead 550 firefight- Titusville. Call 268-6880 today to make your of three people with PAD actually feel there is reassigned to the operations division ers and staff members. Neterer will appointment. something wrong with their feet or legs. of the department. work with county management to re- PAD test takes about a half hour and you By that time, their arteries may be so Deputy Fire Chief Dennis Neterer view the fire department’s organiza- only need to take off your shoes and socks to clogged or hardened that they are not getting has been appointed interim chief. tional structure, which has already have it done. enough oxygen to supply their leg muscles. Neterer has been employed with the begun with the recent restructuring What is PAD? People have PAD when the The most common signs of PAD include Brevard County Fire Rescue depart- of finance and administrative servic- arteries in their legs become narrowed or one or more of these problems: Cramps, ment for 29 and 1/2 years and has es functions. clogged with fatty deposits, or plaque. The tiredness or pain in your legs, thighs or but- buildup of plaque causes the arteries to hard- tocks that always happens when you walk but Pizza deliverer shoots at robbers en and narrow, which is called atherosclero- that goes away when you rest; foot or toe sis. When leg arteries are hardened and pain at rest that often disturbs your sleep; A Dominos Pizza delivery employee fought off an attempted robbery Dec. clogged, blood flow to the legs and feet is re- skin wounds or ulcers on your feet or toes 6 at about 11:30 p.m. duced. Some people call this poor circulation. that are slow to heal (or that do not heal for 8 The driver was making a delivery on Parkland Street in Titusville, when at Who is at risk for PAD? The chance of to 12 weeks). least two black males tried to rob him. However, the suspects got more than having PAD increases as you get older. Sometimes, people ignore their leg pain they bargained for when the employee pulled out a gun and fired a shot at People over age 50 have a higher risk for and think it is just a sign that they are getting them. PAD, but the risk is increased if you: smoke, older. As a result, many people with PAD do The suspects fled on foot and it is unknown as to whether anyone was or used to smoke; have diabetes; have high not know they have it and do not get treat- shot. blood pressure; have abnormal blood choles- ment. It is important to discuss any leg or Anyone with information about this incident could be eligible for a reward terol levels; are of African American ethnicity; thigh pain you may be having with your of up to $1,000 and can remain anonymous by calling CRIMELINE at 1-800- have had heart disease, a heart attack or health care provider since it may be a warn- 432-TIPS. stroke. ing sign of a serious disease such as PAD.

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Titusville Sears’ employees Amber Slavens, Shelby Taylor, Jamie Orman, Cory Fisher, Virginia Wright (1st place winner) and Jennifer Smith complete a three- mile walkathon Dec. 7 to raise money for veterans and active personnel. I.J. Stagi Sears employees brighten lives of active, disabled military By I.J. Stagi three-mile walkathon. Although it made no difference Employees of Titusville Sears took time out Dec. 7 to which employee finished first, there was competition dur- More Information call Frank Griffo 514-2568 raise money for theier company’s Heroes at Home pro- ing the donation drive among the group. gram. The employees walked three miles of trails at the Parrish Health and Fitness donated a free three- Parrish Health and Fitness Center on Cheney Highway. month membership to the first-place winner, a one- The event raised more than $500 in donations, which month membership to the second- and third-place added to the continuing donation drive at Sears. winners. The rest of the group will receive a free week Heroes at Home’s, nationwide donation drive, goal is membership. to provide disabled veterans and active military person- “We were glad to be able to be a part of something nel with money for remodeling homes as well as granting great,” said Melissa Terase, secretary at Parrish Health Christmas wishes for military families. and Fitness. It was a cold morning but Justine Bailey, a Titusville Terase was instrumental in securing the prizes for the Sears fine jewelry associate, was happy to walk for the employees and said she was happy to give what she military. could for a great cause. “It’s a good thing to help veterans and bring people’s “Fundraising is important and working as a team is attention to the needs of past and present military mem- what makes it fun,” she said. bers,” Bailey said. Donations for Heroes at Home can be made at any It took the group about one-hour to complete the Sears store through Dec. 24.

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Give blood walking to visit neighbors for the sixth annual bargain sea oats sale offered tion is mandatory. You must be at least Christmas season. Join the Wild Horse by Brevard County’s Natural Resources 16 years of age or older to register. Florida’s Blood Centers and the Rescue Center for a special eight-mile Management Office and Keep Brevard Class location will be the department’s Florida Association of Food Banks are trail ride, visiting several local homes and Beautiful, Inc. Training Room, located on the second working together to give life, food and barns along Hammock Road in Mims. Liner size sea oats will be sold in floor of the Titusville Fire Headquarters hope. From now until Dec. 31, FBC blood The stops offer seasonal treats such as packs of 96 for $48 while supplies last, as Building, 550 South Washington Ave., donors will receive a $10 Publix gift card. eggnog, apple cider, gingerbread and quantities are limited. The sea oats will Titusville. Class is Dec. 12, 6-10 p.m. They can keep the cards for their own more. It starts at the large field directly be available for pickup on Feb. 7. To register, call 383-5708 to register. holiday food expenses, or they may re- south of 4750 Dixie Way. Registration be- Sea oats are native to Brevard’s turn them to FBC, which will donate them gins at 9 a.m., ride begins at 10 a.m. The coastal communities, and stabilize sand to the food bank in the donor’s communi- Have fun at Senior Center cost is $20 in advance or $25 the day of quickly by developing an extensive root ty. The cards will go to families who need The North Brevard Senior Center, a the ride. For more info, call Diane Delano and rhizome system that holds onto sand help during the holiday season. non-profit organization serving the social at 427-1523. and slows erosion. Sea oats also have needs of seniors in northern Brevard the ability to build dunes, as the grassy County, holds the following events. Kids need gifts foliage and tall seed plumes trap wind- Christmas dinner offered Jan. 8: FreeLadies Billiards Lessons blown sand, which builds up at the plant Sand Point Senior Living at 1800 The North Brevard Coalition of Human every Thursday at 7 p.m. at North base and stimulates the plants to grow Harrison St., Titusville, is the drop Services presents its 10th annual free Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., taller. The dunes that are formed are an off place to take toys so local, un- community holiday dinner Christmas Day, Titusville. (Center donation $1 mem- important feature of the coastal ecosys- derprivileged children can receive a 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Gibson bers, $2 non-members required.) Taught tem, as they provide habitat for wildlife Christmas/holiday present this year. Community Center, 835 Sycamore St., by billiards professional. Info: 321-268- and protect upland property during wind Your gifts should remain un- Titusville. Community members receive a 9126. and storm events. wrapped. bountiful meal, a visit from Santa, chil- Jan. 12: Bunco at 7 p.m. at North For more information, call Paula Let’s make this Christmas special dren’s games and gifts, carriage rides, Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Berntson at (321) 633-2016 ext. 52431 or for the children of North Brevard, by enjoy music and more. Titusville. Cost $3 members, $4 non- e-mail [email protected]. giving from your heart to brighten Last year’s celebration exceeded all members. Info: 321-268-9530. To order, visit http://natres.brevardcoun- their lives during this festive season. expectations with more than 139 volun- Jan. 17: Ballroom dancing at 7:30 p.m. ty.us/documents/09_sea_oat_gen_info_o These children might have a par- teers and 176 on-site guests, with take- at North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane rder.pdf. ent who is in jail, a war zone or in a home meals and meals delivered to the Ave., Titusville. Music by “Len Bentley”. family who has fallen on hard times. homebound totaling more than 400 peo- Door prizes. Cost $8 person includes Please held the kids have a bit of ple served. Learn CPR snacks and setups (BYOB). Info: 321- joy in their lives this holiday season. To volunteer or make a tax-deductible Titusville Fire and Emergency 631-0368. Go to Sand Point’s main office donation, contact Housing Enhancement Services Department, in partnership with Jan. 29: “Vicki Lawrence & Mama” – building. for Lower-Income People, Inc. at (321) Parrish Medical Center offers CPR class- A Two Woman Show. The trip is planned 567-4949, 2452 U.S. Highway 1, or mail es to the public. These classes are by The North Brevard Senior Center to P.O. Box 783, Mims, 32754. American Heart Association Heartsaver (Titusville) to the Lakeland Center. Cost Get on happy holiday trail Adult/Child (citizen CPR). Infant CPR is is $87 person and includes round-trip Saddle up and join the fun – the Old Order your sea oats not included in these classes. bus, matinee seats in the orchestra sec- Time Christmas Trail Ride Dec. 14, 9 a.m. These classes are free and on a first- tion, great buffet dinner in Lakeland, and Beachside residents are encouraged – 3 p.m. In the past, people would saddle come, first-served basis. Class size is all taxes/tips. Call Pat at 321-638-0835 to order early this year when purchasing up their horses, hitch up wagons or go limited to 10 students and early registra- for reservations. sea oats for dune planting through the DDoowwnnttoowwnn TTiittuussvviillllee Happy Holidays to All

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Learn your genealogy presidents, pioneers and more. B.E.T.A. is open 9:30 am to noon, adult. For further information call 385- Monday through Thursday, at 620 Garden 1513. The Daughters and Sons of the Street, Titusville. Volunteers are always American Revolution hold a free genealo- Heritage Foundation holds event Kids have camp fun needed. Phone 264-0446 to donate and gy workshop for Jan. 3, 10 a.m. - noon at The North Brevard Heritage Brevard County Parks & Recreation arrange pick-up. the Central Brevard Public Library, 308 Foundation holds an exclusive premier of offers an intersession day camp, for chil- Forrest Ave., Cocoa. Anyone interested the preservation as an art form exhibition dren in kindergarten through sixth grade, in finding a Revolutionary War patriot and Jan. 16, 6-10 p.m. at the Royal Oak BSO guild offers Christmas fun Dec.19 through Jan. 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 membership in the Daughters and Sons Country Club. The exhibit features art, ar- The Brevard Symphony Orchestra p.m. at Tom Statham Park, 7101 South of the American Revolution is welcome. tifacts, photographs ad other materials North Guild hosts a “Christmas in the U.S. Highway 1. There will be no camp Guest speaker is Debbie Duay, Ph.D. that focus on, and creatively interpret, the 1950s” open house Dec. 13 from 2-5:30 on Dec. 24-25 as well as Jan. 1. and professional genealogist, who has foundation’s preservation efforts at the p.m. at the home of Ann-Marie Brush and The weekly fee is $60 per child, with more than nine years of experience in historic Pritchard House and Brevard Janet Makarevich, 580 Willowgreen reductions for additional children in the teaching and helping people with their Heritage Park. Objects found at the struc- Lane, La Cita, in Titusville. same family. A daily rate of $20 is avail- family history. Over 70 people have be- tures, such as the 1891 Clifton More than 850 pieces of the Snow able when the child is attending three or come members of the DAR and SAR with Schoolhouse, the Hutcheson Barn and Village from Department 56 will be dis- fewer days during the week. Debbie’s help. In addition to Duay, mem- the Mims Train Depot will be incorporated played in themed formats throughout the Extended care is available from 6:30-9 bers of the local chapters of the DAR and into the exhibit. The event also includes a house. Many are animated and fully a.m. and from 4-5:45 p.m. The fee for SAR will be available to give more infor- fund-raising silent auction, entertainment lighted. early or late care is $15 per week or $7 mation on finding patriot ancestors and and heavy hors d’oeuvres provided. The design and layout is centered on per time; for early and late care, the fee is becoming members of the DAR and SAR. what an American town and surrounding $30 per week or $12 per day. For more details, call 773-6271 and 632- Can you spare a bed? countryside might have looked like in the Late pickup fee (15 minutes after con- 5663. B.E.T.A. of Titusville, Inc. Titusville’s 1950s. Brush began collecting village clusion of program) is $12.50 per only crisis pregnancy center, has pieces in 1997. child/per time. Fees are due at the time Get book on area launched its annual “Crib For a Bed” Admission is $5 per adult with all pro- of registration or on the first day a child Local author and history lecturer Ray campaign. Each year, during the holiday ceeds going to the Brevard Symphony attends. Osborne signs his new book “Images of season, B.E.T.A. urges those whose ba- Orchestra. Children under 12 years of Registration and program information America Cape Canaveral” at Barnes and bies have outrown their gently used age are admitted free. There will be a is available at the Port St. John Noble in Merritt Island Dec. 13, 1-3 p.m. cribs to donate to the B.E.T.A. Center. drawing for a Christmas Gingerbread Community Center, 6650 Corto Road, and Walden Books, Miracle City Mall in Less fortunate mothers and dads House donated by a guild member. Cocoa, and North Area Parks Operations Titusville Dec. 14, 2-4 p.m. The books is year round visit B.E.T.A. for free infant Tickets for the drawing will be available at Office, 475 North Williams Avenue, a visual showcase of local history and in- layette items, emergency diapers and for- a cost of $1 each or 6 for $5.. Titusville. cludes photos of early days at the space mula, maternity clothes and baby equip- Reservations are not required and all For further information, call Jann center, Canaveral lighthouse, visiting ment. children must be accompanied by an Rollins at (321) 264-5105.

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Jog for fun (Ages 1 month-walking); Pre-Toddler offers Breakfast with Santa for children p.m. to phones in central and south Story Time, Thursdays, 10:15 a.m. (Ages ages Pre-K through 4th grade Dec. 20 Brevard. Request forms should be faxed The Central Area of Brevard County walking-2 years) ; Christmas Paper Craft, from 9-11 a.m. at Kiwanis Island Park, to (321) 633-1850 or mailed to Central Parks and Recreation hosts Jingle Bell Mondays, 6 p.m. (Ages 6-12) ; Puppet 951 Kiwanis Island Park Road, Merritt Area Mainland Office, 840 Forrest Jog, a 5-K race for all ages and family Club for Teens, Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. Island. Avenue, Cocoa, FL 32922. The deadline groups, on Dec. 20, at Kiwanis Island (Ages 13-up) ; Manga Drawing, The cost is $5 per child, which in- to submit a request is Dec.15. Park, 951 Kiwanis Island Park Road, Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. (Ages 10-up) cludes a pancake breakfast, Christmas Request forms are available at Merritt Island. Special Childrens’ Programs- stocking and a picture with Santa. Adults www.brevardparks.com, community cen- Prizes are awarded in seven age cate- Christmas Party for Children with a may have breakfast for $2. ters, and parks operation offices. gories, separated by gender, and to the Puppet Show and a Visit from Santa. Registration is required. For additional There is no charge for this service. fastest family. Free books will be given out. information, or to register, call Kiwanis For more information, call (321) 264- Registration begins at 8 a.m., with the Refreshments will be served. Island Park at (321) 455-1380. 5105 in North Brevard or (321) 633-1874 race following. Dec. 13 at 10:30 a.m. (Age Infant-12); in Central or South Brevard. The entry fee is $10, on or before Dec. Holiday Bracelet Craft. Taught by Beverly 10. The fee is $15 after Dec.10, including Kids call Santa McNally. the day of the race. Special arrangements have been Have fun at library Dec.13 at 2 p.m. (Age 13-up); For additional information, call (321) made for Santa to telephone preschool The Merritt Island Public Library pres- Christmas Place-setting Craft, Dec. 14 at 455-1380. through second grade children from his ents the following events in December: 2-4 p.m. headquarters at the North Pole. Dec.12 and 19 from 9-10:30 a.m. Christmas Crafts – Dec. 15-18 at 3-5 Through “Santa Calling,” calls will be Zoombah fun exercise. Dec. 12, and 19 Library holds events p.m., Dec. 19 at 3-4:30pm. made Dec. 15-17, between 5:30-8:30 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. watercolor art class. $5 The Titusville Public Library holds the The Titusville Public Library is located p.m. to phones in north Brevard. Request charge for class and $5 for supplies. following events: at 2121 S. Hopkins Ave. For information forms should be faxed to (321) 264-6428 Dec. 12, and 19, 1:ep-3:30 p.m. acrylic Ongoing Childrens’ Programs - Family and to register, please call 264-5026 and or mailed to North Area Parks and oil painting workshop. $5 charge for Story Time, Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. (All ask for Youth Services. All programs are Operations, 475 North Williams Ave., class; bring your own art supplies. Ages); Toddler Story Time, Wednesdays, free. Titusville, FL 32796. The deadline to sub- Register in advance for all classes. 10 a.m. (Ages 2-3); Preschool Story mit a request is Dec.12. Dec. 17, 7-8 p.m. enjoy the sounds of Time, Wednesdays, 11 a.m. (Ages 3-5); Have breakfast with Santa Through “North Pole Calling,” calls will Igor and Joan Markstein – violinist and Infant Story Time, Thursdays, 9:15 a.m. Brevard County Parks and Recreation be made Dec. 16-18, between 5:30-8:30 cellist respectively. Imagine your life without chronic wounds

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I am very broken and I get along with ON SATURDAY, MONDAY AND TUESDAY sweet, cuddly, and love toys. other animals and children. ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS FOR If you could come in see me Please come in today to visit NEW YEARS EVE and my siblings and give us with me and give me a forever good homes. home I desire. Located at The Great Outdoors RV Resort 50, 1/4 mile west of I-95 Please Call 267-8221 for Information, on SR or Visit Us at 455 Cheney Hwy. (SR50) (321) 269-5524 THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT! WWW.TGOGOLFING.NET PAGE 14 NORTH BREVARD BEACON Thursday, December 11, 2008 DEATH NOTICES

AMEYDA Delfina, 50, of Titusville, died Nov. 26. Parlor in Lakeland. OWEN Lonnie, Sr., 73, of Mims, Titusville, died Nov. 28. Arrangements by Brownlie died Dec. 2. Arrangements by Arrangements by North Brevard Maxwell Funeral Home in GRIFFIN Glyn, 88, of Titusville, North Brevard Funeral Home in Funeral Home in Titusville. Melbourne. died Dec. 2. Arrangements by Titusville. North Brevard Funeral Home in ANDERSON Gerald Lee, 60, of CORRIGAN W. Ellen, 95, of Titusville. ROBERTS Donna, 54, of Port St. John, died Dec. 3. Titusville, died Dec. 6. Titusville, died Nov. 23. Arrangements by Brevard Arrangements by Newcomer HILDERBRAND Zachary, 16, of Arrangements by Orlando Direct Memorial Funeral Home in Funeral Home in Titusville. Titusville died Dec. 5. Cremation Services, Altamonte Cocoa. Arrangements by North Brevard Springs. DAVEY William, 54, of Port St. Funeral Home in Titusville. BARNHART Ruth, 90, of John, died Dec. 7. Arrangements ROSS Harry, 93, of Titusville, Titusville, died Nov. 25. by Funeral Solutions in Cocoa. KELLY Brian, 63, of Titusville, died Dec. 3. Arrangements by Arrangements by North Brevard died Dec. 1. Arrangements by East Coast Cremation Funeral Funeral Home in Titusville. EDINGTON Margit, 64, of Newcomer Funeral Home in Home in Rockledge. Titusville, died Nov. 28. Titusville. BRIESKE John 82, of Titusville, Arrangements by North Brevard YEHNERT Sandra, 62, of Port St. died Dec. 3. Arrangements by Funeral Home in Titusville. MAURER, Peggy Ann, 72, of John, died Dec. 1. Arrangements North Brevard Funeral Home in Titusville, died Nov. 29. by Funeral Solutions in Cocoa. Titusville. GRAHAM Ruby, 72, of Arrangements by North Brevard Titusville, died Nov. 29. Funeral Home in Titusville. CANNING Lille, 92, of Arrangements by Coney Funeral

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