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be dropped off in the basket in front of the fire station, 505 Ocean Ave. Proceeds will go to Shands Children's Hospital in Gainesville. MERRITT ISLAND Recreation program: The Brevard County Handicapped Recreation Program hosts a dance from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Kiwanis Island Park. Call 952-4580.

PALM BAY Potluck supper: The Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4536 hosts a potluck dinner at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at the post home, 4401 Dixie Highway N.E. Cost: $3.50. Proceeds will go to the VFW Post 4536 honor guard. PATRICK AFB Local auction: An auction will be held at 9 a.m.

today at the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office, Building 1391. Registration begins at 8 a.m. PORT ST. JOHN INDIAN HARBOUR BEACH Network dinner: The South Brevard Professional Women's Network will meet for dinner at 5:30 p.m. June 18 at the Holiday Inn Oceanfront on SR A1A.

Call Dawn Tepperman at 725-6835 to reserve. MALABAR Student planners presentation: Florida Tech urban planning students will Town Council and Zoning present a comprehensive plan to a joint Board workshop at 7 tonight at 2725 Malabar Road. MELBOURNE "Oh, My Aching Holmes Regional Medical Center hosts "An Evening with the Doctor" on the subject of back p.m. Thursday in the auditorium. Call 676-7142 to register.

MELBOURNE BEACH Cans for Shands: Aluminum cans can Jaycees: The Jaycees have elect tery. The family requests no flowers. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation, P.O. Box 1465, Vero Beach, 32961. EDWIN GEORGE SCOTTSMOOR Edwin M.

George, 63, a field engineer at Kennedy Space Center, died Tuesday, June 2, at Parrish Medical Center in Titusville. Mr. George was born in Lake Milton, Ohio. He came to Brevard County 18 years ago from Maryland. He was an Air Force veteran.

Survivors include his wife, Mary George of Scottsmoor; sons, George Sesky of Las Vegas and Stanley Sesky of Centreville, stepfather, Emil Fligar of Titusville; sister, Lila McFeely of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; three grandchildren, and two greatgrandchildren. Calling hours are noon to 2 p.m. Thursday. Services will follow at Brevard Memorial Funeral Home in Frontenac. Burial will be in Brevard Memorial Park.

RACHEL ION ROCKLEDGE Rachel P. Ion, 74, a homemaker, died Saturday, May 30, at Cape Canaveral Hospital in Cocoa Beach. Mrs. Ion was born in Warren, Pa. She was a 12-year winter resident of Brevard County, coming from Lewis Run, Pa.

She was a Methodist. Survivors include her husband, Norman Ion of Lewis Run and Rockledge; daughter, Noreen Eliason of Bradford, sister, Hazel Christensen of Warren; three grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren. Services will be held in Warren. East Coast Cremation Service in Melbourne is in charge of arrangements. Donations may be made to Tiona Methodist Church, Tiona, 16352.

WILLIAM HAY INDIAN HARBOUR BEACH William C. Hay, 63, an engineer, died Tuesday, June 2, at Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne. Mr. Hay was born in Louisville, Ky. He came to Brevard County 34 years ago from Orlando.

He was a Navy petty officer 2nd class during peacetime. Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Heidi Hay of Indian Harbour Beach; and sister Frances Roberts of Fair Haven, N.J. Calling is 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, with services following at Florida Memorial Funeral Home, north of Melbourne. NELL KENDRICK ROCKLEDGE Nell A.

Kendrick, 79, a homemaker, died Tuesday, June 2, at Cape Canaveral Hospital in Cocoa Beach. Mrs. Kendrick was born in Montgomery, Ala. She was a visitor to Brevard County for four months. Survivors include her daughter, Sara Barteau of Rockledge; son, FLORIDA TODAY, Wednesday, June 3, 1992 ACROSS THE SPACE COAST The following is a daily report June 2 from communities in Brevard and Indian River counties.

BAREFOOT BAY Artifacts display: African and Haitian artifacts are on display this month at the South Mainland Library, 299 Barefoot Blvd. Call 664-4066. CAPE CANAVERAL Job opening: A part-time job as Litter Control Enforcement Officer, who picks up litter on the beach during the summer, is available. Apply at Town Hall, 216 Fifth Ave. OBITUARIES Compiled June 2 by Lou Simpson GEORGE ALBIETZ MELBOURNE BEACH George A.

Albietz, 88, a retired accountant, died Sunday, May 31, at Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne. Mr. Albietz was born in Jersey City, N.J. He came to Brevard County 20 years ago from Dumont, N.J. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Melbourne Beach and a Masonic Lodge in New Jersey.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Mildred Albietz of Melbourne Beach; daughter, Carol Albietz of Miami; and brother, Robert Albietz of Kendall Park, N.J. No calling hours are scheduled. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Grace Lutheran Church. Florida Memorial Funeral Home, north of Melbourne, is in charge of arrangements.

The family requests no flowers. Donations may be made to Grace Lutheran Church for Memorial Landscaping, 1805 Oak Melbourne Beach, 32951. DONALD CUTTEN MELBOURNE Donald John Cutten, 70, a retired purchaser for International Business Machines, died Monday, June 1, at Holmes Regional Medical Center. A native of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Mr. Cutten came to Brevard County in 1982 from his birthplace.

He was a former member of the volunteer fire department and Rogers Point Boating Association, both in Hyde Park, N.Y., and a member of St. James Episcopal Church in Hyde Park. Survivors include his wife, Ann Cutten of Melbourne; daughter, Carol Terrizzi of Ithaca, N.Y.; sons, John Cutten of Saugerties, N.Y. and Thomas "Tom" Cutten of Kingston, N.Y.; and four grandchildren. No calling hours are scheduled.

A memorial service is 4:30 p.m. Monday at Davis Funeral Home in Melbourne. The family requests no flowers. Donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 6983 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, 32940, or to Holmes Regional Hospice, 1900 Dairy Road, West Melbourne, 32904.

NANCIE EDWARDS VERO BEACH Nancie N. Edwards, 53, a former licensed practical nurse, died Friday, May 29, at Indian River Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Edwards came to Indian River County two years ago from Fall River, where she was born. She was Catholic.

Survivors include her husband of 11 years, Leon Edwards of Vero Beach; son, Steven Mikulski of Somerset, daughter, Lisa Mikulski of Fall River; parents, Gladys and Ralph Fox of Vero Fishing Derby: The Central Service Sector of Brevard County Parks and Recreation Department hosts the 1992 Kids Fishing Derby at 8 a.m. Saturday at Lee Wenner Park, SR 520 at the Indian River. The derby is open to children ages 5 to 16. Register in advance at the recreation office or from 7:30 8 the morning of the derby. Call 633-1874.

COCOA BEACH Garden Club meeting: The Surfside Garden Club will hold its last meeting until September at 9:30 a.m. June 10 at the Community Church, 126 N. Atlantic Ave. INDIALANTIC Brides and Parents: The Space Coast Branch of Trans-Atlantic Brides and Parents Association, a British Heritage society, will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at St.

Mark's Methodist Church on SR A1A. Members are asked to bring items for the white elephant sale and auction. Call 242- 2645. Beach; brother, Brian Fox of Dighton, and three grandchildren. No calling hours are scheduled.

Memorial services will be held in Fall River at a later date. CoxGifford Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. JOANN FLORES MELBOURNE Joann Flores, 18, an employee of Select Seafood in Rockledge, died Saturday, May 30, following an automobile accident. Miss Flores was born in Uvalde, Texas. She came to Brevard County in 1986 from East Setauket, N.Y.

Survivors include her parents, Linda and Ken Ford of Melbourne; brothers, Armando Flores of Melbourne, Mike Ford of Port St. John, and T.J. Ford of Melbourne; sister, Kerri Ford of Melbourne; paternal grandmother, Petra Flores of Uvalde; paternal grandfather, Raul Flores of Uvalde; maternal grandfather, Cecil Torres of Uvalde; and paternal great-grandfather, Leo Flores of Uvalde. No calling hours are scheduled. Services are 7 p.m.

Thursday at South Brevard Funeral Home in Melbourne. JOHN FRASER TITUSVILLE John W. R. Fraser, 68, a retired draftsman and engineer, died Thursday, May 28, at Pleasant Hospital in New Jersey. Mr.

Fraser was born in Glasgow, Scotland. He lived in Fanwood, N.J., and had been a winter resident of Brevard County for eight years coming from Point Pleasant, N.J. He was retired after 42 years with Western Electric in Kearny, N.J. and Cape Canaveral. He was a graduate of Stevens Institute in Hoboken, N.J., and an Army veteran of World War II.

He was a member of Bahai Temple Orlando, Telephone Pioneers America and the Royal Order of Scotland. He was a 32nd degree Mason of the Indian River Masonic Lodge No. 90 of Titusville and past president, vice president and secretary of the Scottish Rite of Orlando. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Fraser of Point Pleasant; son, John Fraser of Clewiston; daughter, Barbara Lundy of Greenville, S.C.; and one grandson. Arrangements were handled by Van Hise and Callagan Funeral Home in Point Pleasant Beach, N.J.

ROSE GELLINGER VERO BEACH Rose M. Gellinger, 74, a homemaker, died Monday, June 1, at Palm Gardens of Vero Beach. A native of Chicago, Mrs. Gellinger came to Indian River County 20 years ago from her birthplace. Survivors include her husband, Paul M.

Gellinger of Vero Beach; son, Paul S. Gellinger of Vero Beach; daughter, Shirley Terris of Mundelein, three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Calling hours are 6 to 8 p.m. today at Cox-Gifford Funeral Home in Vero Beach. Services are 10 a.m.

Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Crestlawn Ceme- PIO M. SIAN, M.D. Has relocated his office to 800 STRAWBRIDGE AVE. MELBOURNE As of June 1, 1992 Gladly Accepting New Patients Walk-Ins Welcome Most Insurance Accepted, Medicare, P.P.O., P.P.C.

724-9710 Dr. Ley is closing his Dental Practice and will NOT be able to furnish dental treatment as of May 28th, 1992. Anyone needing to obtain copies of their records please contact 4699 S.W. 59th Ave. Miami, FL 33155 or phone 305-665-8126.

ed new officers for the 1992-93 year. President Tracey Higginbotham; Communites Development Vice President Sandra Culpepper; Individual Development Vice President Kathy Powers; Managment Vice President Nancy Higginbotham; Membership Development Vice President Tammy Edelman; Secretary Diana Hughes; Treasurer John Shaw; and State Director Pam Bohn. Call 632-9868. ROCKLEDGE Amateur Radio: The Indian River Amateur Radio Club meets at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Building 1 at the Martin Andersen Center, 1025 Florida Ave.

A presentation will be made on antique radios. Call 452-9534. SATELLITE BEACH Council meeting: The City Council meets at p.m. today in council chambers, 565 Cassia Blvd. SEBASTIAN Golf tournament: The Mental Health Fairmont.

Survivors include her daughter, Dorothy Uberti of Satellite Beach and three grandchildren. Private graveside services will be held. South Brevard Funeral Home in Melbourne is in charge of arrangements. JAMES PATTESON ROSELAND James T. Patteson, 71, a retired captain for Pan American Airways, died Monday, June 1, at Indian River Memorial Hospital in Vero Beach.

Mr. Patteson was born in Runge, Texas. He came to Indian River County 20 years ago from Miami. As a pilot, he had been based in Miami, England and Hong Kong for Pan American. He flew for the Canadian Air Force and retired with the rank of lieutenant colonel in the United States Air Force Reserve.

He was the former owner of Green Lantern Antiques of Vero Beach and a member of First Church of God in Vero Beach. Survivors include his wife, Louise Patteson of Roseland; sons, James Patteson of Vero Beach and Scott Patteson of Boca Raton; daughter, Shauna Baur of Vero Beach; sisters, Clara Van de Putte of Silver Springs, and Esther Hill of San Antonio; and eight grandchildren. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at First Church of God. Burial will be in Sebastian Cemetery.

Strunk Funeral Home in Vero Beach is in charge of arrangements. The family requests no flowers. Donations may be made to First Church of God Prayer Chapel, 1590 27th Vero Beach, 32960. STEPHEN STILWELL BAREFOOT BAY Stephen S. Stilwell, 64, a retired electrical engineer, died Sunday, May 31, at home.

Mr. Stilwell came to Brevard County in 1983 from Huntington, N.Y., where he was born. He was a IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory Of DONALD E. MADDOCKS March 13, 1922 June 3, 1991 One Year Ago You Were Called Home. If Love And Tears Could Heal, You Would Not Have Died.

Forty-Three Wonderful Years Filled With Love And Memories And God's Love And Strength. I Have Survived. You Are With Me Each Day. Missing You. Pat, Robbie And Don Association's monthly "Remember the Children" golf tournament 7:15 a.m.

Saturday at Vista Plantation, Call Judie Starrett at 569-9788. TITUSVILLE Heart choices: The Cardiac Support Group at Parrish Medical Center meets 6:30 p.m. Thursday in Classroom followed at 7 p.m. by discussion of low-fat, food choices and preparation and exercise and weight loss for the cardiac' patient. The program is open to the public.

Call 268-6181. ddol WEST MELBOURNE 10M 270! presentation on the history and lore of Florida cattle ranching: A Florida cattlemen will be given at noons June 13 at the Meadowlane Community, Library, 3030 W. New Haven Ave. Admission is free. 12292 Reported by Mike Bailey and correspon dents Michael Amato, Cheryl Bartoszek, Ethel Crews, Bill Dewey, Linda Humphrey, and Arlean Kelley.

eod! adl Vance Kendrick of Pascagoula, sisters, Eva Raike and Ruth Andrews, both of Panama City; five grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren. No calling hours are scheduled. Services will be held in Montgomery. Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home in Rockledge is in charge of arrangements. HENRY KOCH MELBOURNE Henry H.

Koch, 83, a retired insurance executive, died Monday, June 1, at Holmes Regional Medical Center. Mr. Koch was born in New York City. He came to Brevard County in 1971 as a winter resident and became a permanent resident in 1980, coming from Centerport, N.Y. He was a partner in the Insurance Agency of Koch and Koch in New York City.

He was a life member of both J.W. Mathers American Legion Post 163 in Melbourne and Elks Lodge No. 1565 in Huntington, N.Y. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and a Lutheran. Survivors include his wife, Anne Koch of Melbourne.

No calling hours are scheduled. A memorial service will be held in New York at a later date. Brownlie and Maxwell Funeral Home in Melbourne is in charge of arrangements. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1250 S. Harbor City No.

29, Melbourne, 32901 or Harbor City Volunteer Ambulance Squad, 1131 S. Hickory Melbourne, 32901. ELIZABETH McLELLAN SATELLITE BEACH Elizabeth F. McLellan, 95, a homemaker, died Friday, May 29, at Medic Home Nursing Center in Melbourne. Mrs.

McLellan was born in Sherburn, Minn. She came to Brevard County 20 years ago from Fairmont, Minn. She attended the United Church of Christ Congregational in Melbourne and was a Royal Neighbor of the Woodmen Lodge in DEATH NOTICE EARL POFF Age 64, of Lexington, Kentucky, died Sunday, May 31, 1992. Mr. Poff was originally from Harlan, Kentucky and lived in Titusville from 1963-1981.

Mr. Poff was a former teacher with the Brevard County School Board. Survivors include brothers, Kenneth and John; sisters, Ruby and Dorlis; sons, Mark, David and Kenny. 30-year employee of Long IslandPower Company and later worked for Automatic Rain Co. as s8ie salesman and designer of Sprinkler91 and Irrigation Systems.

He was a Navy veteran and an Episcopalian. Survivors include his wife, Edith ni Stilwell of Barefoot Bay; daughters, Donna Noyes of Huntington and Carol Sidaway of Melbourne; son, Stephen Stilwell of Melbourne; sis. ter, Stephanie Manzi of Huntington, and three grandchildren. No calling hours are scheduled. Services are 8 p.m.

Friday at South- Brevard Funeral Home in Melbourne. Donations may be made toot Florida Children's Home, 3300 Lakewood Drive, West Melbourne, 32904. inid BO THRELKELD MELBOURNE James "Bo" Threlkeld, 78, a retired barber, died Monday, June 1, at home. Mr. Threlkeld was born in Col.

bert, Ga. He came to Brevard County in 1936 from Ocala. He was a 35-year employee of Wagg's Barber Shop in downtown Melbourne. He was a Methodist and member of Melbourne Masonic Lodge No. 143.

Survivors include his sisters, Adra Dreyer of Seattle, Ena Threlkeld of Titusville, M.E. "Pat" Robinson of West Palm Beach, Euclede4 Fennel of Stuart and Valjean Banksol of Faith, N.C.; and brother, Young Threlkeld of Lakeland. Calling hours are 6 to 8 p.m. today, with a Masonic service at 7:30 p.m. at Brownlie and Maxwell 11912 Funeral Home in Melbourne.

The family requests no flowers. Donations may be made to a Masonic Lodge or Holmes Regional Hospice, 268 N. Babcock 11230 bourne, 32935. 0200 0010 CARD OF THANKS The Family Of SUSIE INEZ PRINCE Zara 102 Expresses their sincerest thanks to Titusville Nursing home for! 19 their exceptional care, North at Brevard Funeral Home, Rev. J.Ar) Penfold and members of United Methodist Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Trilla, Illinois, Dr.

Osmon, Judy Davis and Trembly for their support, praxo ers and kindness before and Mother's death. li9M our te SC God Bless You All volle Lorriane Karel, Evelyn Bill and Prince 3 9dl Bobby son, Our Physicians Provide Eye Care That Says "I Care" Complete eye care Pediatric ophthalmology Cataract surgery Laser treatment and surgery I Eye plastic surgery Second opinion I Glaucoma treatment Contact lenses I Retinal treatment Medicare assignment William J. Broussard, M.D., F.A.C.S. Michael F. Corcoran, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Andrew Zorbis, M.D., F.A.C.S.I Ralph R. Paylor, M.D., F.A.C.S. K. Frederick Ho, M.D.. L.

Neal Freeman, M.D. MELBOURNE EYE ASSOCIATES Melbourne Suntree Palm Bay Sebastian 1355 S. Hickory St. 6765 Wickham Rd. 5240 Babcock N.E.

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