DANNY COTHERMAN 

IS A POSITIVE PERSON!

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Danny is a junior at Vero Beach High School.  He is in the drumline with the Fighting Indians Marching Band, HOSA Health Careers Course and on student government.  In addition to his very busy schedule with band, Danny is a member of the Covenant Church in Vero Beach and attends the youth group there.  He has attended many church-organized retreats in which they helped send food and care packages to the needy in Haiti and other third world countries, he has helped with various high school functions such as beach cleanup.  He has also volunteered many hours with the Youth Volunteer corp. by helping paint houses with Habitat for Humanity, parking cars for the Boys and Girls Club events, and selling Christmas Trees for the Exchange Club and High School band.  Danny is a very positive and upbeat person and a perfect role model for other students his age.  He is a very caring and considerate individual and is willing to lend a hand whenever needed. Thank you Danny for making a continued effort to serve others and to make a positive impact! We appreciate you and are thrilled to spotlight you as a 'Positive Person!'   

ARE YOU  COUNTING DOWN?!

Well, another week down and the magical season of Christmas is well underway! Our FLASHERS are surely a busy group this time of year and we have packed this week's flash with helpful and fun ideas, as well as exciting events to get out and enjoy! We hope you have fun browsing FLASH this week! Don't forget to check 'This Week's Calendar' for a listing of things to do this week.  Remember to practice random acts of kindness every day!  .... Especially this time of year when exhaustion sets in and patience is short!  

Recycled Wine Bottle 
Serving Tray

Personalized Bar 
Glasses

Personalized Golf 

Club Links

CHRISTMAS   FLASH   ISSUE   ON   DECEMBER   23RD!

Team FLASH thinks the world of our FLASHERS.  We know you are a special and creative group of people with a lot of heart for family and tradition! We invite you to share one of those family traditions with us! This will make for a very special FLASH issue on Dec. 23rd! You can certainly include a photo if you'd like!    verobeachflash@gmail.com

This concert will feature past members of the VBHS Jazz Band from 1980 to present, many of who are prominent professional musicians. The concert will take place in the Performing Arts Center located on the campus of Vero Beach High School.  Admission to the concert is free. Donations are requested.  There are no advance ticket sales and seating will be on a first come and availability basis. Doors will open 45 minutes prior to the performance. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Sheila Knight Sammons Memorial Scholarship Fund.  Sheila Knight Sammons served as Associate Band Director at Vero Beach High School from the mid 1980's until her untimely passing in 1995 and provides funds for deserving graduating members of the Vero Beach High School Band to assist with college tuition and related expenses.  
Those unable to attend the concert, but would like to contribute to the scholarship fund may do so by mailing their tax deductible contribution (checks only please) to: 

WINTER RETREAT

CrossLife is excited to offer a winter retreat at the Capernaum Inn in Lake Wales, Florida, on March 4 - 6, 2011.   The entire cost is only $125, which is due, in full, to reserve your space.  A love offering will be taken for our speakers, Jim Fowler, the director of Christ in You Ministries and Burt Rosenberg, the nationally known Messianic-Jewish humorist. There are only 21 openings still available- all on a "first come- first served" basis.  You can send a check to CrossLife or go to our website at www.cross-life.org and pay with PayPal.  Please don't wait.  Registration will fill quickly.

 16th ANNUAL KING OF THE HILL TENNIS TOURNAMENT

Finalist in Senior Div. & Sponsors L to R

The 6 week tournament will be played on Jan. 13, 30, 27 and Feb. 3, 10, 17th. Competition involves professionals (USPTA) from Vero Beach and surrounding area.  Tickets - $8 or $40 for all six days. There will also be a raffle and auction items...something for everyone! All monies raised will directly benefit the children in the youth Guidance Mentoring and Activities programs.  Help out, have fun and show your support! Sponsorship levels available for as little as $300! Click here for full listing of sponsorship opportunities.

Gigi Casapu-Tournament Director, Cullen DeWindt, Ben Cox, Gerry Berkheimer, Lans Dennett, Chris Warner, Aldo Burga, Michael Phelipa, Mike Simpson - representing Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company (16 year sponsor), Jeremy Montgomery. At the bottom, Emile DeCuba  

RECIPE OF THE WEEK

 'DO-IT-YOURSELF' STUFFED POTATOES

 

Who doesn't love those 'twice-baked stuffed potatoes', ...but who has time (especially during the busy holidays!) to fix them?  Here's the solution! Mix up a batch of this and let everyone mash and stuff their own at the table. The measurements are pretty much according to taste and it will keep in the refrigerator for several days.

 

FOR 4 BAKED POTATOES, MIX TOGETHER:

I small tub of low-fat Sour Cream

(You may use Plain Yogurt or Cottage Cheese if you prefer.)

2 heaping Tbs. (or more) soft Butter or Margarine

1/4 cup (or more) of packaged Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Garlic Salt and Pepper to taste

 

 You can also have Chopped Green Onions, Bacon Bits and extra Cheese available and let everyone help themselves.

 

Jeffrey Smith, (left) Past President of the Exchange Club greets this year's president, Andrew Malloy

Chief Deputy Clerk of Indian River County Circuit Court Jeffrey Smith addressed members of Exchange Club of Indian River at their December luncheon meeting at Culinary Capers. Smith is a member and past president of Exchange Club of Indian River and the current president of Florida Government Finance Officers Association. The Exchange Club meets every Wednesday and raises funds for child abuse prevention programs. For more info on the Exchange Club contact Andrew Malloy (772) 473-4416.

 
Tis the season for shopping and giving and you can do both with one action! It is easy to make sure that a portion of your on-line shopping returns to the Humane Society! Just START your shopping trip from our website http://hsvb.org/shop.asp  Simply scroll down to find the store you want to shop!   

 
Hale Groves  As long as your online shopping sessions with Hale Groves originate from a link on our website, the Humane Society will receive a 25% donation 

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iGive.com  Once you register, you can shop from over 700 different online stores and generate donations for HSVB&IRC. You can get to their link by clicking the site above. Other stores include: Amazon, PetSmart, and CafePress

Over 500 children pass through the doors of Saint Edward's School each and every day and receive a gift that will last a lifetime. Saint Edward's School is a not-for-profit 501 C(3) charity that enriches our community in so many ways. Our Annual Giving Appeal ensures that this unique community treasure continues to fulfill it's mission of cultivating moral courage and spiritual growth, inspiring a lifelong passion for learning, promoting an environment of advocacy, challenging the whole student and empowering each child to reach his or her full potential.

Regularly Scheduled Meetings
 

• MOAA Ladies Club luncheon and Program, meets on the fourth Friday of the month. Luncheons are open to wives or widows of men who have served in the uniformed branches, or to women who have served. Call Barbara Willey for information, (772) 567-6997.   
• Fishin' Chicks November's meeting Thursday, Nov. 18 @ 5:45. Beginning January, monthly meeting on last Thursday at 5:45 pm at the Roseland Center, 129 Place off of Roseland Road. Email SebFishinChics@aol.com for more information.
• Indian River Bromeliad Society Meets on the first Monday of the month @ 7:00 pm at the Garden Club of Indian River County, 2526 17th Ave, Vero Beach. We have speakers, educational workshops, monthly raffles, member's plants sales, field trips, etc. For more information, call (772) 713-6007 or www.irbromeliadsociety.org
• The Exchange Club of Indian River Meets every Wednesday at Culinary Capers, 737 22nd St. and is a 501(c)3 that raises funds for child abuse prevention programs. Contact Andrew Malloy for more information (772) 473-4416
• The Indian River Genealogical Society Meets monthly on every second Tuesday, September through May, at 9:30 am in the large first floor conference room of the IRC Main Library, 1600 21 St., Vero Beach. All IRGS general meetings are free and open to the public. For more information check the website www.irgs.com.
• Vero Beach Computer Group General Monthly Meeting is at 7-8:30 pm  (December's is the last one at the Board of Realtors, it will then return to the Media Room in the Main Library. Special Interest Groups meet in History Room, Main Library; Phone (772) 569-4289;  $20 membership, www.verobeach.com/theverobeachcomputergroup; all kinds of computer help and interests.  
• Indian River Corvette Club Monthly General Membership Meeting at C.J. Cannon's at the Airport, 737 22nd St., Vero Beach at 5:30/dinner and 6:30/meeting on the second Thursday of every month. www.ircorvettes.com.
•  Vero Beach Christian Business Association Meets 11:30 am on the fourth Thursday of the month (except in November and December when it's the third Thursday due to the holidays) at Carrabba's, 1285 US 1, Vero Beach. Cost is $14 with advance RSVP or $17 at the door. Visit www.vbcba.org for meeting dates, times, and topics.
• Vero Beach Orchid Society meets on the 3rd Thursday each month at 7:00 pm at the Garden Club of Indian River County, 2526 17th Ave.; BRING A FRIEND, www.verobeachorchidsociety.org.
• Vero Beach Art Club Business meetings held the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm, with a 1/2 hour social that begins at 6:30; Leonhart Auditorium, Vero Beach Museum of Art. Public is invited. A guest artist demonstration, presentation, or toher special feature makes for an enjoyable function. (772) 231-0303. www.verobeachartclub.org.  
• Taxpayers Association, Indian River County, Inc. A not-for-profit corporation that meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Joey's Bistro, corner of 20 St. and Indian River Blvd., Vero Beach; Arrive by 11:45 am. Invocation at 12:00 noon. Phone (772) 567-9567 or www.verobeach.com/taxpayers.  
• Rotary Club of Vero Beach Meets Thursdays at the Quail Valley River Club, 2345 Hwy A1A from 12:00-1:15. www.rotaryclubofverobeach.com.
• Treasure Coast Vero Beach Rotary Club Meets Tuesdays from 12:00-1:15 at C.J. Cannons at Vero Beach Airport. Members range in age from 30 to retired and are business professionals and small business owners in our community. We meet to listen to interesting speakers on topics important to our community, to share fellowship with new friends, and to plan projects to serve our local community. Lunches are $15.
• Treasure Coast Kiwanis Meets Wednesday mornings at 7:00 am to 8:10 at C.J. Cannon's by the airport. www.verokiwanis.com.
• Direct Sales Women's Alliance December's meeting will be the holiday party. It will be at Las Palmas Cuban Restaurant located at 925 Village Square, Sebastian, FL 32958, on December 14th at 6:30P.M.  For more information, (772) 633-9914 or email lac321@dswa.org.

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THURSDAY DECEMBER 9TH