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Vero Beach, Fl - Ed. 11.05.2015
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 WELCOME TO NOVEMBER, FLASHERS!Is anyone else amazed that it is already November and that Christmas is everywhere in the stores! Well, I plan to put my blinders on for a few more weeks and enjoy everything that November brings. The cooler temps seem to remain elusive at the moment, but that which you have to wait for is appreciated all the more when it arrives! So I continue to wait with great anticipation. We know we may not have the colorful 'leaf season' that our friends to the north have, but if you look closely, you can see changes in our Florida landscape. In our area Golden Rain-Trees are already putting on a color show. In October, these trees produce yellow flowers followed by pink seed pods, then, as a final act this season, its leaves will turn bright yellow. Various types of holly are also revealing their fruit. And, you'll find Black-eyed Susans, Marigolds and other flowers blooming as well as the brilliant foliage of Coleus. Finally, vines, from Virginia Creeper to Poison Ivy, will be losing their green hue for orange and red. If you're looking for the more traditional color changes, plan a short road trip to the Tallahassee or Jacksonville areas. Some of the trees there that are beginning to change their wardrobes to the warmer tones include Red Maples, Crape Myrtles and Black Gums. (Isn't it funny how the colors are considered 'warm colors' yet the season itself brings cool weather?) Anyway...
My favorite two inherent sentiments of November are food and gratitude! What could be better?! Food brings people together and the fellowship that comes from 'breaking bread together' is just the best! Around a table conversations buzz, ideas are given life, laughter fills the air, life happens and memories are spawned! Of course Thanksgiving is the ultimate holiday for such to take place. And Thanksgiving...Awww... Who doesn't love Thanksgiving? The most non-commercialized holiday; which is perhaps the gift we should all be grateful for. While you put that on your list of things to be grateful for...Go ahead and list some of the other things you are thankful for, and please include our veterans. Next Wednesday is Veterans Day. You will find a schedule of local events honoring our veterans in a post below. You can also remember and honor our men and women in the military by participating in the Holiday For Heroes campaign sponsored by the Military Moms Prayer group. You can read about it too in a post below. Also, please take time to view our special Video of the Week to learn the interesting history of Veterans Day. Remember banks, credit unions, post offices and all other federal offices will be closed, along with many local government offices, but (sorry kids) schools will be open! Thank you~ Valerie Watkins Publisher |
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 LIVE MUSIC HOT SPOT  Celebrating the Glory Days of Rock and Folk Music
When it comes to music, Vero Beach has blossomed into a musical mecca. Visit any restaurant or lounge and patrons will enjoy a wide array of music playing many evenings ...not to mention street parties, theatres and other venues now featuring musical acts. Missing from the scene has long-been a concert venue featuring professional, well-known musical talent. The Masters of Music on The Emerson Center's stage has changed that. Great music...close to home, with no traffic, convenient parking and great musical acoustics, allows audiences to sit back, relax and simply enjoy!
When MusicWorks, Inc. and Paris Productions brought Judy Collins to The Emerson Center stage in the spring of 2013, it was a test run to see how well received a concert would be in this venue. That success launched a three-part Masters of Music series at The Emerson Center during 2014-2015. It showcased musical performances by Livingston Taylor, John Sebastian and the duo of Janis Ian and Tom Paxton at a venue considered to have some of the best musical acoustics in Vero Beach. The production team of concert promoter Rusty Young, in partnership with Beverly and Martin Paris, has now announced a new season of musical performers...one that is highly diversified mixed with a walk down memory lane. If you love music, you are going to want to check out the season's scheduled for Masters of Music. Click Here for tickets. The series kicks off with a benefit concert featuring pianist George Winston on Friday, Nov. 20th, followed by:
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Peter Yarrow
Wednesday, January 13,
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The McCartney Years
Thursday, February 11,
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The Kingston Trio
Friday, March 4 7 p.m. |
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MAILING KIT PICK-UP LOCATIONS
* Barker Electric Air Conditioning & Heating,
1936 Commerce Avenue
* Christ Church Vero Beach, 925 14th Lane
(behind Outback and near Vero Bowl)
* Christi's Fitness, 1250 Old Dixie Highway
* Eye Clinic of Vero & Optical Boutique, 634
21st St. (Miracle Mile Plaza)
* I'll Never Tell, 3351 Ocean Drive
* Nail Art, 1275 U.S. Hwy. 1 (behind Carrabbas)
* Office of Dr. James Presley, 1000 37th Place,
Suite 105
* PakMail, 505 Beachland Blvd
* Postal Connections, 1275 U.S. Hwy 1
* Royal Day Spa, 99 Royal Palm Pointe
* The UPS Store, Treasure Coast Plaza on the
Miracle Mile
* Victory Center, the Veteran's Council's
storefront (Indian River Mall near Macy's)
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DROP-OFF LOCATIONS FOR ITEMS
MILITARY MOMS WILL MAIL FOR YOU!
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* Barker Electric Air Conditioning & Heating, 1936
Commerce Ave., Vero Beach
* Studio 14/Zumba Works, 1962 14th Avenue
* Victory Center, the Veteran's Council's storefront
at the Indian River Mall (near Macy's), Vero Beach
* Workin' Man Cycles, 875 King's Hwy, Ft. Pierce
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For information, call: 772-231-2221 www.militarymomsprayergroup.com
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Please help us show our military some hometown love and appreciation
over the holiday!
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 VETERANS DAY CELEBRATIONS
30th Annual Navy SEAL Muster and Music Festival
Veterans Day Weekend, November 6-8, 2015
at the Navy SEAL Museum in Ft. Pierce, Fl.
This year's Muster is sure to be exciting! Three days of dramatic, moving, and just plain fun activities are planned for Museum members, veterans, families and the general public including a 5K Beach Run Challenge. (Can you outrun a Navy Seal?)
For details, call 772-595-5845
Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary
Veterans Day Ceremony - Nov. 11, 2015 at 8:45 AM -
The keynote address will be given by Lieutenant General James H. Johnson, US Army retired, who proudly wears the Combat Infantry Badge, the Master Parachute Badge with a combat jump star, the Ranger Tab and numerous military decorations. The memorial ceremony will be given full military honors and include a parade of colors by color guards from Indian River County. Master's Academy Fife and Drum Corp and the Vero Beach High School Band will perform. The customary wreath will be laid at the memorial and be accompanied by the bag pipes and ships bell. The day will be concluded with a rifle salute and taps by our bugler.
Please bring a lawn chair.
For more information, please contact the Veterans Council of Indian River County at 772-410-5820.
(The Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary is located adjacent to Riverside Park on the Barrier Island, south of the Merrill Barber Bridge.Flashers, I found the history of the Memorial Island fascinating. Then click here for the story and a map.)
Veterans Memorial by Riverview Park in Sebastian
November 11, 2015 at 11 a.m. Music by the Sebastian River High School band and a special Memorial Program to be hosted by Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion Post 189. Questions? Call 772-410-5820
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 DEALS, MEALS AND DISOUNTS FOR VETERANS
How great is this?! Many companies nationwide are giving free meals and discounts on November11th to our veterans. They include many of our local favorites like Olive Garden, T.G.I. Fridays and Applebee's. For the complete list, click here and scroll down.
Proof of Military Service. Most companies require some form of military ID. Other restaurants and companies may go by the honor system.
Participation. Always call ahead to verify locations, times, and participation. Many of the listed companies are franchises and may have different policies.
...AND OUR OWN RIVERSIDE THEATRE'S COMEDY ZONE IS ALSO PARTICIPATING
Operation Enduring Laughter
Friday, November 13, 2015
An evening of comedy for veterans who have served on active duty or in reserves in the last 25 years and one guest. Free dinner and free tickets to the 9:30 Comedy Zone Show at Riverside Theater. RSVP required. Call Doy Demsick at 772-410-5820.
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 When To Use Affect?
Affect with an 'a' means "to influence," as in, "The rain affected Amy's hairdo." Affect can also mean, roughly, "to act in a way that you don't feel," as in, "She affected an air of superiority."
When Should You Use Effect?
Effect with an 'e' has a lot of subtle meanings as a noun, but to me the meaning "a result" seems to be at the core of all the definitions. For example, you can say, "The effect was eye-popping," or "The sound effects were amazing," or "The rain had no effect on Amy's hairdo."
The majority of the time you use affect as a verb and effect as a noun.
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 Flu season is fast approaching, and VNA Home Health and Hospice is preparing for its 23rd season of its "Shoo the Flu" vaccination program.
The VNA will offer two types of flu vaccinations: a preservative-free high-dose vaccine and a preservative-free quadrivalent vaccine. The high-dose vaccine is only for those individuals who are 65 years or older and contain four times the amount the antigens. The quadrivalent vaccine is for individuals 10 years or older and offers broader coverage than the regular flu shot. The pneumonia shot will also be offered at each VNA clinic. All VNA flu vaccines are manufactured in the United States.
Click Here for a complete listing of our "Shoo the Flu' vaccination locations
For more information on VNA services, please visit www.vnatc.comor call 772-567-5551
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AUTUMN IN THE PARK THIS WEEKEND!
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FINANCIAL TIP OF THE WEEK
Which controls retirement benefits- A Will or an IRA?
It is important to know that beneficiary retirement benefits generally are not controlled by your will. Rather, their distribution is controlled by the beneficiary form you filled out in association with your retirement plan. For example, if your will states that all of your assets go to Sarah, but your IRA beneficiary form names Nick as beneficiary, Nick will receive the assets in your retirement account.
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(FLASH is pleased to have Ms. Spytek write our weekly financial tip. Contact her directly if you would like to learn more about planning for retirement or have other financial questions.)
LIFE WELL PLANNED Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC
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. All levels are welcome, including Wheelchair Tennis Players. Call for more info, and to sign up. New ball donations are greatly appreciated by the City of Vero Beach Recreation Department. Contact Gaby Dwyer, Tennis Supervisor at 772.231.4787 or visit the website.
City Members-$2, County Members-$3, City Non-Members-$6, County Non Members-$8. |
 GET CREATIVE FLASHERS!
Now that November has turned the bend, the holiday season is in clear site. As you think about your gift lists contemplate making a keepsake gift for a loved one. There are classes online for just about any craft you want to explore. Here is one such site for our creative FLASHERS!
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WEEKEND PROJECT
Easy Fixture Makeover!
 Here is a 'cost effective' way to bring about a fresh new look! You can paint over nearly any material (ceramic, plastic, metal etc.) and your 'anything old' will be looking new again! You no longer have to live with old ceramic towel bars, toilet paper holders and dated hardware. Since it is so simple to achieve a facelift, it is almost a crime not to. I am always fearful of chipping and peeling paint so I always buy some clear XIM primer. It comes in a spray paint and by the quart. I have used it on bathroom terrazzo before painting the floor, metal, plastic etc. and am happy to report that I have never had a problem! It is GREAT stuff! Not always easy to find. Check with your neighborhood Ace Hardware. You will not find it at Lowe's or Home Depot. Click Here
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 Be Adventurous...
Try Something NEW!
Youth Sailing Foundation offers adult classes. With our wonderful Florida weather...what could be better than feeling the wind in your sails. Not too sure how you will take to it? Give it a try this Saturday. You can go out with an instructor for a 1 hour ride for $35 to 'test the waters'. You can opt to go at 1pm or 2pm and if you like it, you can apply the $35 to the cost of any 8 week course.
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DID YOU KNOW?
A DOLLAR BILL CAN CARRY A FLU VIRUS FOR 7 DAYS!
There are so many warnings these days about germs it's hard to know what to watch out for. Just when you think you know what to watch out for, another warning comes along. Along with the dollar bill warning, did you know a restaurant's menu may have more germs than the toilet seats? Web MD has a slideshow depicting the 10 worst public spots for germs. To view, Click here.
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LAST CHANCE FOR FALL 2 GYMNASTICS
REGISTRATION
(classes begin this week)
There are still some spots left! Come on in and sign up for this remarkable gymnastics program. All participants will have fun performing in the 'Santa Who' performances at Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center on Sunday, December 20th at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
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Weekday and Saturday classes are available for toddlers through teens at any level; from beginner to advanced gymnasts.
Call 772-770-3775 for more info or check out our website.
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 TODAY'S CHUCKLE
One day a man went to an auction. While there, he bid on a parrot. He really wanted this bird, so he got caught up in the bidding. Each bid received a counter bid and the price went higher and higher! Finally, after he bid way more than he intended, he won the bid - the parrot was his at last!
As he was paying for the parrot, he said to the Auctioneer, "I sure hope this parrot can talk. I would hate to have paid this much for it, only to find out that he can't even talk!"
"Don't worry." said the Auctioneer, "He can talk. Who do you think kept bidding against you?"
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 UPCOMING PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES  . DEMOCRATIC DEBATE ON MSNBC (Comcast Channel 72) Friday, Nov. 6th - 8 to 10 PM ET Winthrop University in South Carolina Moderator, Rachel Maddow
REPUBLICAN DEBATE Fox Business (Comcast Channel 469) Friday, Nov. 10th Main segment: 9 p.m. ET. Secondary: 6 p.m.
Milwaukee Theater, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Moderators - Gerard Baker, Neil Cavuto, Maria Bartiromo
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 FLASH VIDEO OF THE WEEK THE HISTORY OF VETERANS DAY This coming Wednesday, November 11th, is a federal holiday honoring those who fought for America, both living and dead. November 11th has an interesting history that all Americans should know. To view a short video about how it began, Click here |
FISH CALENDAR
The darker the fish...The better the fishing!
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RECIPE OF THE WEEK
Mashed Potato Puffs
adapted from LCBO Food and Drink
3 lbs potatoes, peeled (weigh this out)
1 cup cottage cheese
4 eggs
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 green onions, diced (white part only)
salt and pepper (use white pepper if you don't want flecks)
1. Boil the potatoes until tender. Drain and return to the burner. Continue to cook the potatoes over low heat for about 5 more minutes (stir so they don't stick) this will get all the extra water out of the potatoes.
2. Mash the potatoes. We want NO LUMPS.
3. In another bowl, with a hand mixer, beat the eggs, butter and cottage cheese until fluffy. Add in the potatoes and onions and beat with hand mixer until all mixed together.
4. Put the mixture into a greased casserole dish, or muffin tins. This is where you can let it cool and refridgerate, if you are making them ahead (let them come back to room temperature before baking though).
5. Bake in a 450°F oven for about 25 minutes (a little more if you are making them in a big casserole dish). The potatoes should puff up and get a little brown on top.
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Gearing Up For Holidays for Heroes Mailing Campaign
Residents of Camp Haven assemble "Mailing Kits" for the Military Moms Prayer
Group's Holidays for Heroes gift-box drive for deployed U.S. troops. The Military Moms enlisted Camp Haven to help prepare more than 1500 mailing kits that are now available at a dozen locations at Vero Beach. Each kit contains a flat-rate USPS box, an idea list for the troops, an instruction sheet, and a customs form pre-addressed to a soldier, sailor, marine or airman. Put a smile on the face of an American hero this Christmas. Pick up a mailing kit, fill a box, and ship it at the Post Office for $15.90. For a list of participating organizations, go to www.militarymomsprayergroup.com, and click on "Holidays for Heroes."
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Spirit Award of Indian River County Awarded to.....
The 2014-2015 Richardson Spirit Award of Indian River County, sponsored by the United Way of Indian River County, was awarded to the Law Firm of Rossway Swan Tierney Barry Lacey & Oliver at the 2015 Community Leaders Breakfast held October 28 at Oak Harbor in Vero Beach. The Excellence Awards were announced by United Way Board Chairman Randy Riley.
The Firm received the "Under 50 Employees" Spirit Award for demonstrating excellence in employee volunteerism, corporate philanthropy and their internal United Way employee campaigns. The co-recipient of the award was the Indian River County Clerk of the Circuit Court office which was accepted by Leslie Swan, Supervisor of Elections.
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TRY OUT OUR BULLETIN BOARD
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
FROM SENIOR RESOURCE:
Senior Resource is hosting its Silver Tones "Christmas Treasures" Concert on Dec. 3rd. We are looking for about 5-10 volunteers to help before, during, or after the event.
- We need help with pre-concert decorating and set up
- During the event with seating, directing attendees, etc.
- Post event clean up
Please contact Susan if interested! 569-0760 X120
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