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Vero Beach, Fl - Ed. 05.26.2016
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HAPPY THURSDAY FLASHERS!
Hello flashers first I want to thank those of you who took the time to send an email my way last week . It looks like the craziness of the past few weeks is finally coming to an end. One FLASHER sent me an email with two words... '
Since she works at Indian River State College and since I had never heard of this, I at first thought it was a science email gone awry. Then I thought, let me do a search and see if it was intended for me. Indeed it was and although I don't follow astrology, I found it a fun and interesting read. For those who have also been experiencing some wacky situations of late; take a look. It gives us all something to blame for all of the craziness. With the passage of time it seems we will be released from this astrological grip and can move forward to enjoy the relaxed and carefree days of summer...at least until August 30th....when we can all cry out together..."it's baaack!"
But for now enjoy your morning mo-jo and your issue of FLASH. You will find some sizzling summer features that will have you daydreaming about backyard BBQ's, summer family fun, boating, get-aways and vacations...Hawaii? Well, FLASH to the rescue again. You do not have to travel all the way to Hawaii. Instead you can purchase a ticket to the Youth Guidance Luau on June 9th. FLASH will have a table and I hope to see a lot of fellow FLASHERS at this fun event. Youth Guidance offers such an incredible service to the youth in our community and I hope we can all get behind their efforts with our support!
Thank you~
Valerie Watkins
Publisher
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SEND US YOUR PHOTOS
We will publish a special Memorial Day issue on Monday. If you have a family member in active service or one who paid the ultimate price to ensure our freedoms PLEASE email me a photo with name, rank, military branch, and deployment. Thank you!
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SUMMER FUN!
As summer approaches you will find that bored kids aren't happy kids. I encourage you to do some prior proper planning and have an arsenal of fun things to keep little ones busy. This will keep them happy and mom and dad happy too. We only have so much time with our children when they are young and actually want to 'hang' with us. Cherish and build on those moments... They pass so quickly! Click Here and gather some great ideas for summertime family fun!
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DON'T MISS THIS AMAZING TRIP
Book by June 1st and receive preferred pricing.
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NON PROFIT SPOTLIGHT
INDIAN RIVER EQUESTRIAN FOUNDATION
Vero Beach is a piece of paradise with a great big heart! Most of us are well aware of the numerous 'high-profile' non profits that provide such wonderful services to our community. My goal during the summer months is to draw attention to some of the 'less known' non profits that are also working incredibly hard behind the scenes and doing such great things. This month I introduce you to The Indian River Equestrian Foundation that not only rescues horses (and other animals) but then works and trains these animals to then provide therapy to those in need. It is a definite win-win situation.
Kelly A. Walker, Founder and President of IREF, has operated Vero Equine Riding Academy for the last 10 years and has seen first-hand the positive effects that working with animals has on people. "I had to do something for the community and the horses," says Walker speaking about the reason she started the Foundation. Whether the horses are rescued from the race tracks on their way to the slaughter house or from owners that are no longer able to provide for them, Kelly nurses these animals back to health and they in return provide therapy and education to adults, children and the elderly.
Currently IREF is working with Youth Guidance, Hibiscus House Children's Center, Goodwill, Daisy Hope, Milestone and area elderly facilities. Soon they will also be offering programs to benefit our veterans. The benefits of animal therapy is well documented and can help develop self-esteem, self confidence, patience, and develop the mind, body and soul.
Without the funds necessary to support a paid staff or assistant, Kelly works endlessly with a large number of volunteers and a devoted mother, to run the foundation. The care and medical cost of horses and other animals is not an inexpensive endeavor. Without grants, events and community funding this service would not be possible. The foundation recently received a $1,000 grant from Wal-Mart/Sams to support its mission. They have two fund raisers coming up on June 1st at Chili's from 4:00-11:00 and
June 14th at Chipotle from 5:00-9:00. Mention Indian River Equestrian Foundation and Chili's will donate 10% of your total bill to the foundation and Chipotle will donate 50%.
For further information or to volunteer; click here. To make a greatly appreciated donation of any amount; click here. All FLASHERS are also invited to visit the facility located at 8130 8th Street in Vero Beach. Kelly allows for volunteers to participate in a volunteer for free riding. Call 772.643.1984
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LIVE MUSIC 'HOT SPOTS OF THE WEEK'
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10% Discount
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Bue 3 glasses of wine get one free
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Buy 1 Entree get 1 free
w/ purchase of 2 drinks
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10% Discount
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Free glass of Wine with Fri. Buffet |
Buy 5 Entrees get a
$15 gift card
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Purchase 2 entrees
get a free dessert
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All of these venues offer live music! Get the live music schedule and featured discounts by downloading the free FLASH App. Go to your App store and type Vero Beach FLASH in the search and simply click install. Then take your phone into the 'Music Hot Spot' and FLASH your server the FLASH app. That is all that is needed to get the discount. So, FLASHERS get out there and enjoy life and some incredible live entertainment!
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Hi! I'm Alexa and I am a friendly, active, playful, smart, affectionate gal. I love other cats and being the center of attention. I hope to find my forever home with a loving family with others! My adoption fee is $85.
H.A.L.O. is Indian River County's only no-kill animal shelter,
and relies on volunteers and your donations.
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WE LOVE OUR FLASHERS WHO DON'T KEEP US A SECRET! PLEASE SHARE US WITH EVERYONE!
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WEEKEND PROJECT
This PVC waterfall is such a great idea and it is really pretty simple to make. Remember when you were little how much fun it was to play and run through the sprinklers and slip and slides? They were the BEST! Put the two together and you will be the best mom and dad or grandparent around!
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 OPENS TODAY!
The long wait is over and you no longer have to travel to Palm Beach for your Chic-fil-a fix. Over one hundred showed up yesterday to 'camp-out' for a chance to win free chick-fil-a for a year! Those die-hard Chick fil-A fans were invited to 'walk' through the drive through to order a free dinner. To keep the campers entertained there were games, competitions and a live DJ. Chick-fil-A sure knows how to throw a grand opening bash! I heard the song I have linked above when I stopped by the camp out. If you are a Chick-fil-A fan...you are going to love it and will find it quite funny. Enjoy some chicken biscuits and honey! YUM!
Store location is on SR 60 next to Olive Garden. Store hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday; 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; closed Sundays
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Software updates protect you with virus-fending security patches and other fun things like bug fixes.
On a Mac:
* Open App Store > Updates.
* Click on the arrow next to Update All to schedule a reminder (Try in an Hour, Remind Me Tomorrow). * Some updates are also available on Apple's Downloads site.
On Windows 10:
* Hit the Start button > Settings > Update & security > WindowsUpdate > Advanced
options, then choose how updates are installed.
* If you select Automatic, the operating system will restart your computer when you're not using it.
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 Beachsiders Toastmasters Offers "Cure" for Fear of Public Speaking
One of Florida's top-rated Toastmasters Clubs has returned to its roots on Vero's Beach after a hiatus at the Indian River College Library. Beachsiders Toastmasters now meets each Thursday from 12 noon to 1 PM in Suite 304 at 2801 Ocean Drive.
Since its founding in 2004, Beachsiders Toastmasters has consistently earned high marks, including nine consecutive years as a President's Distinguished Club. According to Beachsiders President Allura Adelson, few people join Toastmasters clubs with the initial goal of becoming professional speakers, although a significant number do turn pro. There are hundreds of Toastmasters members throughout the world who have found their true calling at the lectern. Beachsiders has recently produced two highly skilled professional speakers in Rebecca Carswell and Harry J. Getzov. Both Getzov and Carswell are published authors as are founding member Lydia Silvestry and Carrie Deleon. The Toastmasters training program is for everyone who wants to become a better speaker and listener, for business or personal betterment, Adelson believes. There is also ample evidence that good communications skills can fuel successful careers in the business world. Likewise, lack of the ability to communicate may bar the ladder to success. We invite the community to join us at one of our meetings.
Photo Caption: BEACHSIDERS OFFICERS GATHER Front row, l. to r : Sergeant-At-Arms Josias Andjuar. President Allura Adelson, Treasurer Leslie Howard, and Vice President Membership Angela Pate. L to R back row : Vice President Public Relations Doug Borrie and Vice President Education Gene Kane. Not pictured : Secretary Mary Quijano. |
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DID YOU KNOW THIS?
SAGO PALMS ARE POISINIOUS FOR YOUR CHILD & PETS
 Click Here
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TODAY'S CHUCKLE
 Summertime Jokes
- What did the pig say on a hot summer day? - I'm bacon!
- Why do bananas use sunscreen? - Because they peel.
- Why are gulls named seagulls? - If they were by the bay, they'd be bagels.
- Why don't oysters share their pearls? - Because they're shellfish.
- Which letter is the coolest? - Iced t.
- What do you call a snowman in July? - A puddle.
- What do sheep do on sunny days? - Have a baa-baa-cue.
- What happens when you throw a green rock into the Red Sea? - It gets wet.
- When do you go at red and stop at green? - When you're eating a watermelon.
- What is the best day to go to the beach? - SUNday.
- What does the sun drink out of? - Sunglasses.
- What did the ocean say to the sailboat? - Nothing it just waved.
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With summer comes mosquitoes! Here is a tip that will have you feeling a little better when the buzzz turns to a bite...
Get out the glue stick and rub it on the bite immediately. It will take the itch away and it won't come back!
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FLASH VIDEO OF THE WEEK
In honor of Memorial Day on Monday...I lift up two year old Sawyer as an example to all of us! You have to love the respect and gratitude he shows to those who serve us so incredibly well!
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WE LOVE OUR FLASHERS WHO DON'T KEEP US A SECRET! PLEASE SHARE US WITH EVERYONE!
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FISH CALENDAR & TIDE CHART
The darker the fish...The better the fishing!
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RECIPE OF THE WEEK
Fish Tacos
as seen on scrumpdillyicious
Serves 4
1 lb mahi mahi, cut into 4 fillets
4 soft flour tortillas
1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
1 lime, sliced
1 bunch of chives, finely chopped for garnish
1 avocado, peeled and sliced, optional
Aioli:
1 egg yolk
1/3 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tsp chopped chipotle chiles in adobo
Coleslaw:
1 cup each julienned carrots, jicama and purple cabbage
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, crushed and diced
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tbsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp curry powder
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
Place the egg yolk in a small bowl or food processor, and slowly whisk in the olive oil until it becomes a mayonnaise-like consistency. Add the Dijon, chopped chipotle, garlic and juice from a quarter of a lime, and mix to combine. Transfer to a bowl or squeeze bottle, and refrigerate until needed.
Toss all of the cole slaw ingredients together in a large bowl, and adjust seasoning to taste.
Season the fish with a pinch of salt and black pepper and a little Cajun seasoning. Grill the fish outdoors or pan-sear it in a large skillet. Warm the flour tacos in a pan or griddle. To serve, spoon 1/4 cup of crunchy coleslaw on each taco and top with a portion of cooked mahi mahi and a slice or two of avocado, if you like. Drizzle with a little aioli on top and garnish with a slice of lime and a flurry of chopped chives.
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LOOKING FOR AN INTERN TO HELP WITH FLASH THIS SUMMER
FROM: VALERIE WATKINS Reply
FLASH has a lot we want to accomplish over the summer and I am looking for a student intern who is looking to gain some marketing, public relations, and advertising experience. This internship can lead to post graduation employment with great work incentives. This is a paid internship for an outgoing, creative, organized individual who is either a rising high school senior or college student. Please reply above if you are interested. Thanks!
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MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & VAN FOR SALE (gently used)
2006 Toyota Sienna (54k.miles), Jet 3 Ultra powerchair, Invacare Reliant 450 power auto lift, Invacare Walklite walker (2)
TILite wheelchair, Invacare shower/toilet chair, Bizee transfer board,
Drive folding commode (new). Please reply above for information & inquiries.
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HELP FOR FAMILY WHO LOST HOME AND BELONGINGS IN HOUSE FIRE
FROM: SEBASTIAN ELKS
Last Friday, Reinhart and Shelly Anderson lost their home and everything in it in a house fire. They were able to get out unhurt with only the bedclothes they were wearing. Their fellow Elk members are organizing a few fundraisers and drives to help them out.
Saturday, 5/29 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Franks and hamburgers will be available for purchase. 'Papa' Pete and Little Debbi will be providing the music. There will be numerous baskets raffled, a cake auction, and 50/50, the proceeds of which will go to the family.
Monday, May 30th at the annual Memorial Day picnic held by the lodge, from Noon until 4 pm, all profits from the fun activities will go to the family.
Both of these activities are open to the public.
Cash donations, clothes, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes, tooth paste, brushes, combs, razors, etc. can be dropped at the lodge. Anything that you feel they would be able to use (which is just about everything).
Address: Sebastian Elks Lodge, 731 S Fleming St, Sebastian
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Three local schools received grants from the Roller Skating Foundation in April. According to Tim Hunter, co-owner of Skate Factory who presented the checks, Master's Academy, North County Charter School, and Rosewood Magnet are the only schools in the state of Florida to receive the grants. Rosewood Magnet will use their grant money to purchase much-needed PE equipment, such as beaded jump ropes and an air pump. Master's Academy will be using their funds to purchase new fitness training equipment. And North County Charter School will use the money to help fund sunshades for the playground.
Photo #1 - MASTER'S ACADEMY
Tim Hunter from Skate Factory, Headmaster Dr. Wayne Smith, and Athletic Director Bob Flaming.
Photo #2 - NORTH COUNTY CHARTER SCHOOL
Tim Hunter of Skate Factory presents the check to Principal Beth Miller, who is surrounded by students on their playground.
Photo #3 - ROSEWOOD MAGNET
Assistant Principal Jennifer Norris, PE Teacher Chris Ferrari, Secretary Darci Kreinbring, Principal Casandra Flores, and Skate Factory's Tim Hunter.
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 Steady hands were at the helm last Sunday, May 22nd as high school sailors from the Youth Sailing Foundation of Indian River County captured 1st and 2nd place wins in the 420 class at the Treasure Coast Sailing Foundation's 2016 Spring Regatta in Fort Pierce. Cody Lanier and crew Holly Gandolfo snagged the first place win, with Brendan Williams and crew Nicholas Davidson right behind them for the second. The high school crews competed against five other 420 class teams.
Youth Sailing Foundation of Indian River County is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to empowering youth with life skills, confidence, decision making and more through the exciting sport of sailing. Through the generous support of donors and
Holly Gandolfo, Cody Lanier, Brendan Williams, Nicholas Davidson, and coach Don Reeser
Photo credit Charlie Pope.
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Vero Knights of Columbus Council 5629 presented checks to The Arc of IRC and Vero Beach Boy Scout Troop 550. Each check was for $4,700. These funds were raised by Council 5629 members during their recent annual Campaign for Children with Disabilities.
Each year many of the local merchants allow Knight volunteers to stand outside their doors asking for these donations while giving out Tootsie Rolls - Kudos to these merchants and all who contributed. These helped The K of C Council 5629 to support this year the fine work of The ARC of IRC and Boy Scout Troop 550 (which is comprised of children with Special Needs).
Knight Eddie Boatwright, Theresa Stewart (Special Scouts), Chuck Bradley (The Arc Executive Director) and Knight Ed Boesch
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Welcome Wagon Club
Of Sebastion Awards
Scholarships
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Each year, The Original Welcome Wagon Club of Sebastian holds two major fundraising events. This year, enough money was raised to award $1,000 scholarships to four seniors at Sebastian River High School and checks in the amount of $500 to the following six local charitable organizations. The Source, The Ecumenical Food Pantry, Our Lord's Table, Safe Space, Children's Home Society and The Indian River Charitable Association.
During the luncheon a hat contest was held with categories for the prettiest, the most original and the most creative hat worn by Welcome Wagon members. The representatives from the charities were asked to be the judges. They awarded the prettiest hat to Joan Helmacy, most original hat to Shirley Crafton, and the most creative to Darlene Hillier.
Photo #1 - Shirley Crafton, President with the most original hat Photo #2 - Shirley Crafton, President, Welcome Wagon; Robin Diaz, Executive Director, The Source; Grace Follett, Director of The Ecumenical Food Pantry; Meredith McElroy, President, Our Lord's Table; Pat Carbonneau, Advocate, Safe Space; Sabrina Sampson, Executive Director, Children's Home Society; Gary Halstead, President, The Indian River Charitable Association, Sue Doss, Chairperson of the Charities Committee, Welcome Wagon Photo #3 - Darlene Hillier, with the most creative hat
Photos taken by Barbara Munson
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