NEWS

Charles L. "Charlie" Brubaker

Charles L. "Charlie" Brubaker, 57, Sarasota, died Feb. 29, 2008.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at his home in Sarasota.
Survivors include his wife, Michelle (Nalley); a son, Christopher of Utah; his father, Roger E. of Batavia, Ill.; a brother, Roger K. of Bandera, Texas; and a sister, Cheryl Hurley of Leesburg, Va.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to TideWell Hospice and Palliative Care, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238. (941) 923-5822.
Published in the Herald Tribune on 3/5/2008

On Tuesday January 29 SRQ President Jon Hay and Phil Bender was host to a few residents of Freedom Village of Bradenton. SRQ members flew a variety of planes for the guests from glow to electrics. Our guests said they had a great time and some said they never new this sport even existed. Before they left for lunch, they said they will make plans to attend the Scale Masters Championships in October.

It was our pleasure to show our facility and to fly for the residents of Freedom Village. We look forward to seeing you again in October.

Corriden Donald Barnard
June 10, 1920 - Aug. 6, 2007

Corriden Donald "Don" Barnard, 87, Sarasota, formerly of Kansas City, Mo., and Houston, died Aug. 6, 2007.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Frances; son, Jack; daughter, JuJu Johnson; daughter, Suzi Rosenbaum and husband, Bob; son, Frank and wife, Julie; daughter, Grace Hemore and husband, Jim; 15 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Don attended Texas A & M and the University of Houston. He played semi-pro baseball well into his 40s and was also a captain with TWA for over 30 years. He enjoyed all outdoor sports. Don's life was filled with much love and laughter, and he will be missed.

Don was a long time member of the Sarasota R/C Squadron.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Don's memory may be made to St. Michael the Archangel Church, 5394 Midnight Pass Road, Sarasota, FL 34242.

The above information was obtained from the web site of the Sarasota Herald Tribune.

Start-up Safety Restraints have been installed in the start-up areas at the center and east taxiways to the runway. It is recommended that no one start their planes alone with or without the Safety Restraints. But for those who insist on endangering themselves by starting alone please use the new restraints. The board recommends that “Homemade” restraints not be used. This includes PVC pipe, rope and any other concoctions that a few of our members have come up with. The new restraints are adjustable and will be more than adequate for all size aircraft.

Gary Schmidt originally recommended this very professional installation. Gary and John Hall provided the material and labor at no cost to the club. Thanks Gentlemen, for a quality job.

Visitation: 5 to 8pm Wednesday at Toale Brothers Funeral Homes, Gulf Gate Chapel.

Services: A Mass of Resurrection will be held noon Thursday at St. Thomas More Catholic Church.

Donations may be made in his memory to TideWell Hospice And Palliative Care, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238.

The above information was obtained from the Tuesday, March 6, 2007 issue of the Sarasota Herald Tribune where further info may be obtained.

Our good friend and long time SRQ member Bill O'Leary passed away this morning (Sunday) after a long bout with his illness. We have no info on arrangements at this time.

I believe you have a general e-mail group listing with which you can send this notice to our club members. Many folks knew him and enjoyed chatting with him up at the field.

Thanks for your help, Ed O'Keefe

Hi, it's Mat from the airfield, you know the guy with the funny hat. Anyway Saturday I left my battery charger box out there, it's a wood one painted green. I noticed Saturday night, and went out there Sunday morning. The box was there along with all the different leads. In other words the charger and power supply were the only things taken. I was wondering if you could post something on the website asking for it's return no questions asked? It's a Super Brain 969, with a 120 to12 volt power supply. Thanks, and see you out at the field.

If you attended the October membership meeting you know that a motion was made to purchase a new digital weather station. The motion was defeated. When I arrived at the field this morning the digital weather system was being install. Apparently we have an anonymous benefactor. Whoever you are I for one thank you!

Jim Lasik aligns the unit with the world, the digital readout and installed and operating - it includes a rain gauge.

WILLIAM E. STERKA

Born: April 7, 1944

Passed: September 3, 2006

Mr. Sterka graduated from Downers Grove High School in 1962 then served in the U.S. Navy. He was an accomplished inventor, an avid world traveler and a remote controlled airplane enthusiast.

Mr. Sterka was the son of Louvelle (Claus) and the late Ervin Sterka. He was preceded in death by Beverly Sterka (Stelter), his beloved wife of 20-years. Family members include sons Steven (Melissa) and Christian (Sheila); grandchildren Ethan, Erin, Alden and Jackson; his sisters Helen (the late John) Teuber, Celia (Greg) Soske; his brother Philip (Sharon); and nieces and nephews.

An open memorial service and luncheon will be held at ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 5739 DUNHAM ROAD, DOWNERS GROVE AT 11 A.M. ON OCTOBER 21. A private burial service for immediate family will follow in Mecan, WI.

Memorial contributions may be made to Tidewell Hospice and Palliative Care, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238, (941) 923-5822.