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Vero Beach, Fl - Ed. 08.01.2013
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 Happy Thursday FLASHERS!
Did you know that today is 'National Girlfriends Day'? It's time to celebrate that relationship! Show your partner how much you care or ladies... celebrate your friendships! Not sure how exactly to do that? Here are a few suggestions:1. Go to the beach Pray for no rain and head to the beach at sunset for a nice walk. Top it off with dinner at one of the close by restaurants. Order two glasses of wine and prepare a toast for your lady! 3. Give Flowers - We ladies love flowers! It can be a bouquet a plant or hand-picked flowers from a walk together! It could be a hand in hand walk in your own backyard. 4. Movie Marathon - Let's go to the movies or check out Netflix or Redbox and rent some of those chick flicks you love to watch with your BFF. Click Here to view a list of 50 greatest chick flicks. 5. Give to Others - Plan a day to volunteer together. Helping others can be some of the most enjoyable times you spend together. 6. Write a Sincere Note ~ Take the time to write a note to let your friend or girlfriend know what you love and enjoy most about her. There's nothing like putting it in writing! 7. Send a special email ~ Can be as simple as ... "Thinking of you and how lucky I am to have you in my life. xoxo" Unexpected little notes are always welcome! Along the same lines as writing a note, send an e-card. If your best girlfriend is a distance away, still send out a card. It'll make her day! 8. Karaoke Night or Trivia Night - Step out of the comfort zone and go for trivia night or Karaoke! You are bound to have fun-fun-fun!! 9. Spa Experience - You can do this one at home or actually go to a spa. Girls get your nails done together and couples ... what about a massage? 10. Be whimsical... Maybe rent a convertible for the night, pop in your favorite music, and hit the road. Hit some of your favorite spots and enjoy a little star gazing!
Enjoy! Valerie Watkins Publisher |
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TOBY TURNER IS
A POSITIVE PERSON
by: Ashley Brown
Toby Turner has lived in Vero Beach nearly his entire life. After graduating from Vero Beach High School in 1977 he attended Indian River Community College. He fulfilled his dream of becoming a firefighter in 1978 when he began working for the Vero Beach Fire Department. As a firefighter, Toby has succeeded in numerous ways. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 1990 and chosen as the "Outstanding Young Firefighter for 1988" by the Vero Beach Jaycees, followed by the Indian River County "Firefighter of the Year" award. He later became a public safety professional with over 35 years of experience in the Fire Service. He currently works out of Firehouse One as a Ladder Lieutenant and is the Field Training Officer for High Angle rescue. Toby has also served as an Adjunct facility member at the Indian River State College Fire Academy since 1987, and has volunteered his time to teach classes for the Great Florida Fire School for the last four years.
Over the years Mr. Turner has taken on an active role and proven to be a very valuable citizen of Vero Beach. In his service to the community Toby has received special recognition by so many. The Indian River Memorial Hospital taxing district recognized him in 1993 for initiating the first smoke detector program for infants in Indian River County, and the Marine Corp League presented him with a "Citation for Excellence" for beginning the Toys for Tots program at all county fire stations in 1994. Among his other awards Toby was presented with the "Hometown Hero" in 2000, and the "Pioneer Award" in 2001 from Indian River State College. The March of Dimes program also honored Toby with a "Citizen of Distinction" award in 2002 and the Treasure Coasts Fire Chiefs association presented him with their first "Emergency Service Provider of the Year" award in 2009 as well as the One Hundred Clubs award for "Distinguished Service". In 2012 Toby received the prestigious "4-H Hall of Fame" award for his service to the Indian River County 4-H extension program, and he has also been recognized as a 10 gallon member of the Indian River Blood Bank, where as an O negative donor he stops by three times a year to give a pint or two.
In light of all of this, Mr. Turner says that his greatest accomplishment was being able to bring the County owned fairgrounds venue to its full potential as a revenue source for the citizens. Toby was instrumental in working with members of the Vero Beach Firefighter's Association in forming the "Firefighters' Fair" back in 1980, and since then this fund raising event has become one of the most popular events held for families in our community. Toby has served as the fairs association's president from 1991 to 1996, and in March of 1996 Toby moved into the general manager's position, overseeing the operation of the county fair. Toby also served for three years on the Board of Directors for the Florida Federation of Fairs from 2009 - 2012, which governs and assists fairs in Florida.
Toby and his wife Gwen have raised three sons, Peter who is 26, Jacob who is 24, and Adam, who is 22. Turner served as Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 567 for 5 years where his three sons obtained the rank of Eagle. He says that one piece of advice he could give to others would be to "Set the example. You have to be the leader in all you do". Toby is beyond deserving of our Positive Person Title and Flash is honored to be one of many to recognize him for his service. Thank you for everything you have done Toby, we at FLASH wish you well in all future endeavors and thank you for being such a great example for all of us!
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MAKE PLANS TO GO TO THE FARMERS MARKET
THIS SATURDAY in HUMISTON PARK
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 FLORIDA'S TAX FREE WEEKEND!
Florida's Sales Tax Holiday is back this weekend, August 2nd - 4th. So , it is the perfect time for your back to school chopping! All Florida residents can stock up on items such as tax-free clothes and accessories up to $75 per item, and school supplies up to $15 per item. This is the first year that the offer also applies to computers, tablets, computer accessories and non-recreational software valued at $750 or less. For details on which items the sales tax savings applies to, CLICK HERE. Happy savings!
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NEW STUDY ON BREAKFAST AND HEART ATTACKS
Skipping breakfast may increase your chances of a heart attack. Previous studies have suggested a link between breakfast and obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and other health problems seen as precursors to heart problems. Now, a recent Harvard study of older men found those who regularly skipped breakfast had a 27 percent higher risk of a heart attack than those who ate a morning meal. "There's no reason why the results wouldn't apply to other people, too," the Harvard researchers said. To read the complete report from U.S.News, Click Here
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FLASH BEAUTY TIP OF THE WEEK
Sponsored by: Center for Facial Aesthetics 
HONEY ----- HOW SWEET IT IS!
Honey is, in and of itself, unique. Did you know it is one of only a select number of foods that will never spoil? That's right ... This sweet sticky substance will never go bad. It might get hard, but all you have to do is heat it up. Here are a couple of great uses for the sticky golden substance.
1. It can serve as an energy shot. Instead of reaching for a packet of carbohydrate - rich gels or shots you might want to reach for a spoonful of honey. Its unique blend of natural sugars have proven to be as effective as the prepackaged singles that help power the body through endurance exercise.
2. Honey is a great treatment for dry skin. Those problem areas like your elbows and ankle knuckles and heels can be soothed with a spoonful of honey! The sticky glue of honey creates a moist healing solution that can also reduce inflammation.
3. A mixture of honey, almond oil and beeswax transforms into a superb lip balm that will sooth your chapped lips.
4. Not only can honey be a great beauty aide, it can also be medicinal. It is known to calm coughs. No, it's not an old wives' tale. A spoonful has proven to soothe a sore throat and cough equally as well as conventional cough syrups. Caution...Never give honey to children under one as they may be at risk for infant botulism.
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WATERMELON COOLERS
Ingredients
- 4 cups cubed, seedless watermelon, chilled
- 1 cup ice cubs
- 1/4 cup fresh-squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1/3 cup rum
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients together until smooth.
- Rim glasses with granulated sugar and serve up watermelon lime coolers!
- Garnish with a lime wedge or small watermelon slice.
- Enjoy!
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WARNING TO PARENTS!
DANGER OF THE CINNAMON CHALLENGE FLASH Posted this last year and received an email this week asking if we would feature it again in FLASH. The cinnamon challenge is another one of those crazy fads that circulate quickly among our kids. This one has been all over YOU TUBE and traveled very quickly. However, there are still parents who may not know anything about it. The challenge is to swallow a spoonful of cinnamon without any water. This can cause coughing and vomiting, but it can also cause choking and lung damage. The WALL STREET JOURNAL published a warning. To read the article, Click Here.
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LOCAL ART TEACHERS ARE IN THE LIGHTHOUSE SPOTLIGHT
 Educators of Indian River Charter High School's Visual Art Department shine in this art show! Rarely do teachers get the credit they deserve. Yet their art is just as important a part of any well rounded student's education. The arts can not only expand a student's viewpoint but also spur creative thinking. That's why Lighthouse Art and Framing has decided to honor the wonderful arts teachers in our local school system by continuing our annual summer show featuring these talented front line warriors. Ramayana Baba and Anthony  Kopp of Indian River Charter High School will be featured in this year's homage to the art educators of Indian River County in the "Lighthouse Art and Framing Annual Teacher Show" on view through the month of August. Stop by and Lighthouse Art and Framing's gallery from August 1st thru the 30th. Summer hours for the gallery are Tuesday thru Thursday 10am to 6pm, Monday and Friday 10am to 4pm, and Saturdays 10am to 2pm. We will be open for the Downtown Art District Gallery Stroll on Friday, August 2nd from 5:30 pm until 8:30pm. Lighthouse Art and Framing is located at 1875 14th Avenue.
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Oprah's Interview with
Gloria Estefan
(In her home in Vero)
(Airing this Sunday, August 4)
Oprah sits down for a traditional Cuban-style lunch with seven-time Grammy Award winner Gloria Estefan, the most successful Latin crossover artist of all time, at Gloria's home in Vero Beach, Florida. Oprah discusses Gloria's upbringing as a Cuban exile, her iconic career and how she got the world listening to Latin music, developing some of music's biggest stars including Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez, Shakira and Marc Anthony. She also shares her journey back from the bus crash in the 1990s that almost stopped her from ever performing again. Gloria is joined by Emilio Estefan, her husband of nearly 35 years and a 19-time Grammy Award winning musician and producer; 18-year-old daughter Emily Estefan; son Nayib Estefan, his wife Lara and their one-year-old son Sasha, the Estefan's first grandchild; and Lili Estefan, the Estefan's niece and a television host on Univision.
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WE LOVE OUR FLASHERS WHO DON'T KEEP US A SECRET! PLEASE SHARE US WITH EVERYONE!
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NOMINATE A
We know our FLASHERS have all the scoop on the great things our community volunteers and philanthropists are doing! Do tell....We want to give a 'shout out' by featuring them as a 'Positive Person'. It's so easy and all adults and high school students are eligible!
CLICK HERE
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VANITY FAIR'S NEW BEST DRESSED LIST FOR THE YEAR
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SOOTHE A SUNBURN
As you eak out the last few weeks of summer, you might just find yourself at the beach. You might want to consider the following if you or your child finds that the fun of the day has left a painful sunburn. Fill a pitcher with warm water and soak the tea bags in it. Let the water cool to a lukewarm temp. The water should be very dark after the tea bags have soaked. Now you are ready to submerge a rag or washcloth into the tea and then dab it onto the sunburn. Do not wipe it off! Leave it on and let it be absorbed into your skin. Once it is dry you can reapply as necessary. Do this process before bedtime, you can go to sleep and give it time to work its magic. In the morning you can rinse it off in the shower. WARNING: The tea can stain the cloth that you use so make sure to use an old soft rag.
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GARAGE SALE TIPS
 Summer is winding down and kids will be heading back to school in a few weeks. Many of you might be organizing your children's rooms in order to advocate for a successful year ahead. Out with the old and in with the new! Instead of just tossing the 'old'. You might want to consider a garage sale. If you plan it with your children and involve their help it can prove to be a fun experience. Perhaps you will want to split the profits with your children. This can be a great way to 'help' your children earn money for that special something that they have been wanting. Here is a link to a segment on the Kathie Lee and Hoda show where they had an expert pass along tips for a successful sale. Some seem a bit over the top...but if you are the 'Martha Stewart' of garage sales...Have at it! :)
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WEEKEND PROJECT
Trying to find a way to hang your towels without makingthe bathroom messy? Give your bathroom a new look
with these towel hooks.
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 SUMMER FUN!
Start saving your water bottles now. This is a great way to enjoy the outdoors once the sun goes down. Just remember to get some yard guard spray to get rid of the pesky mosquitoes! You can usually pick up Glow Sticks at the Dollar Tree store. For just a couple of bucks you will create a great deal of fun for the kids! ENJOY!
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FLASH VIDEO OF THE WEEK
Okay FLASHERS...This is a video that everyone should click on. Our intern, Ashley Brown, came across it and I LOVE IT! Instead of all of the viral videos we send on that show useless things like planking, why not send this one on? Help it become the newest trend and show everyone how the littlest thing can make a difference in someone's life!
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DID YOU KNOW?
 There were U.S soldiers during World War II who were artists and became known as the 'Ghost Army'... An infantry of illusion. Their mission was to use fabricated artillery and pre-recorded sounds to deceive the Germans into thinking Allied forces were in one location, while real U.S. troops advanced miles away. The Ghost Army remained classified for more than half a century after the war. Want to learn more?
Click Here
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THIS WEEK'S FLASH DEAL
Click Here to see the over 600 businesses offering a discount.
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Vero Beach Power Squadron participated in the Waterway cleanup on Saturday, July 27th, here are some pictures of our group. Pictured to the left from L to R: Sue Hamel, Nancy Hamilton, Judy Lott, Larry Lott, Ron Miller at the Wabasso park.
Below is a photo of the group's effort. They focused on the spoil island near Round Island Park and collected quite a 'booty' of garbage that was picked up by the marine police.
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 In collaboration with the Navy Seal Museum and Veterans Council's Victory Center, a free community event was held Sat July 27 at the Indian River Mall. The event offered area-residents the chance to  thank the local men and women of the armed forces. In the photo above Rick Keiser Master Chief, Executive Director of National Navy SEAL museum (left) greets Mike Bodner, HMCS (retired) Navy. In the photo to the right, Tiffany and Will Trips get ready to serve up cake to the Veterans and guests.
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TRY OUT OUR BULLETIN BOARD
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GREEN THUMBS WANTED!
FROM INDIAN RIVER MASTER GARDENERS: Reply
"UF/IFAS Indian River County Extension will be offering the Master Gardener Volunteer training program in the fall. Students will meet every Tuesday for 10-12 weeks and learn the best gardening practices in Florida and how to share that knowledge with others. For more information, please reply above. violetk@ufl.edu or ckellybe@ufl.edu, or call (772) 770-5030 x 2. Classes start on September 10th and deadline for registration is August 16th."
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COMPUTER FOR SALE
FROM KATHIE NALL: Reply
Acer 13.3\" Aspire Laptop 4GB 320GB + 20GB Windows 8
Factory Refurbished - ultra thin - perfect laptop for watching movies -
nly 0.5\" thin.
Asking $ 279.00
Retails $ 340.00
Screen Size: 13.3\"
Processor Type: Intel
Processor Speed: 1.4GHz
Processor Core: Dual-core
Cache: 3MB
Operating System: Windows 8 64-bit
System Memory (RAM): 4GB
RAM Expandable To: 4GB
Video Memory: Not Available
Built-in Webcam: Yes
Networking: Not Available
Wireless Networking: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth-Enabled: Yes
USB Ports: 2
Accessories Included: Battery, AC Adapter, Power Cord. Reply above for additional information.
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THIS WEEK'S CALENDAR
Our program is experiencing some technical difficulties. To view our calendar, please Click Here. (verobeachflash.com/calendar/) We apologize for the inconvenience and our less than complete listing this week. We will have things resolved by next week. Thank you for your patience!
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