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HelloFLASHERS~
With Mother’s Day this weekend I have to tell you... I feel like the luckiest gal on earth to still have my mother around.. As the years tick by and her body is forced to feel the toll of her 90 years, our responsibilities to each other have changed a bit. Mom lives next-door, but I moved in with her this past October. My kids and I tease her that we wish we had a camera on her 24/7 because so many of her comments and reactions would definitely go viral in today’s world!
What an honor and privilege to be back under her roof and able to spend this precious time with her. We have such fun and we laugh every day! As most mothers, my mother would do anything in the world for me and has done just that for 64 years. Many of you FLASHERS got to know her a bit through her weekly column, 'My View From Over The Hill'. She had quite a fan base built up! Unfortunately she just isn't up to writing weekly anymore. However, I hope she will surprise us and write a column every once in a while. So keep your eye out for one. I did include one of her columns from our archives this week. All of those columns that chronicle her amazing life are such a treasure now!
Hug your mom FLASHERS if you are lucky enough to still have her around. Call and make her feel like the incredibly special person she is. If you no longer have your mom here in person… I have no doubt that you carry her with you every day and that you can still hear her voice guiding you at times. That’s just the way moms are … Always there!
Happy Mother’s Day Mom! I have absolutely no idea where I’d be without you! Please keep on living life the way you do… You are simply amazing and give us so much joy with your wit and positive attitude! I love you!
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Valerie Watkins
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JOB OPPORTUNITY
Carla Klein Insurance Services is hiring!
Come join our team in downtown Vero Beach!
We are a very busy fast-paced agency looking to fill the following positions with motivated individuals:
- Licensed and experienced insurance agent. Florida personal lines experience preferred.
- Insurance customer service representative. Insurance experience preferred but willing to train and assist in licensing the right person.
We offer competitive salary + commission, health insurance, 401(k), paid holidays, and generous PTO.
Please send your resume to carla@carlakleininsurance.com.
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VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART IS A 2023 BLUE STAR MUSEUM
Museum to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer
The Vero Beach Museum of Art announced it will join museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that provides free admission to currently-serving U.S. military personnel and their families this summer. The 2023 program will begin on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 20, 2023, and end on Labor Day, Monday, September 4, 2023. Find the list of participating museums at arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.
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GET TO KNOW VETERANS COUNCIL OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
Veterans Council of Indian River County knows that our strength lies not only in the words we stand by, but most importantly through the actions of our initiatives. Back in 1987, our Non-Profit Organization realized that by working together we could overcome our challenges much more efficiently, and that is why we ultimately decided to launch Veterans Council of Indian River County.
Mission
To support all Indian River County veterans and their families while raising awareness of veteran needs and their contributions to society.
Vision
To be recognized as the leading Indian River County Agency for Veterans Support.
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STORIES FROM MY MOM
(In honor of Mother's Day)
from our archives
My Mom was an amazing lady who died much too young at 61. I have told you before about my Dad bringing her in to run our downtown movie theater because she was a movie fan and he wasn't. She did so well that he continued to build her more and she wound up with 6 theaters in Miami, one in Hollywood, FL, the first theatre in Boynton, FL. and then they bought 5 more in Tampa. Well, he did the same thing to her with a restaurant. Dad had a tenant who leased a large space next to our downtown theater as a restaurant. The man was operating it pretty much as a nightclub with dinner and entertainment. Unfortunately, it was too expensive for the downtown area and he had to close.
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KNOW THE SIGNS OF A STROKE
The acronym traditionally used to help people remember stroke symptoms is FAST (face, arms, speech, and time). More recently, medical experts have expanded that to BE FAST, with the additions of balance and eyes. The BE stands for:
• Balance - Nerves that regulate balance and coordination may be affected by a stroke. A sudden inability to walk normally or maintain an upright position are among the more notable symptoms.
• Eyes - Disruption of normal vision may also be a symptom of a stroke, because lack of blood to the brain can impact the optic nerves.
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About Brewer: I am a big boy with an even bigger personality. Sadly, I was found as a stray and with no owner to reclaim me, I am now looking for my forever home! I have lots of love to give and would love to show you my boisterous and fun disposition. I can be a little much for smaller children due to my size, but I have never met a person I did not like (no matter how big or small). Requirements: Martingale Collar; Children 5+
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Seriously, can we talk??? That's Jessie's Girl!! She's a little chatterbox, maybe she's trying to tell us all about her past. This beautiful long-haired floofka adores love and attention. She isn't the kind of cat that likes to be ignored so probably best for a work-from-home or retired type of family.
Spa time (brushing) is important to keep her long luxurious coat in good
shape. Jessie's worth it! Foster or Adopt - let's just get her home!
Requirements: Medical, Kidney Protocol
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MOTHER DAUGHTER DATE IDEAS --- THE BEST GIFT OF ALL! | |
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Instead of racking your brain trying to come up with the perfect gift you can buy to help express your love for the number one lady in your world....Do this instead! Give the gift of your time. Any mother would much rather spend some time with their child than simply open a gift. Click Here to see a list of suggested ideas that will have you building great memories of time spent with your Mom! You will both enjoy this gift! It's a definite win-win!
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Order a card for your mother and put a smile on her face while helping a local charity!
(772) 563-9118
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11 Trips Every Mother-Daughter Duo Should Take | |
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Southern Living believes there are 11 trips that should be on the bucket list of every mother-daughter duo. There is a little something for everyone and I think you will enjoy the list. Click Here.
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WHEN TELEPHONE NUMBERS WERE CONTROVERSIAL
As seen on interesting facts
Telephone numbers were first used in 1879, after a measles epidemic hit Lowell, Massachusetts, keeping many of the local switchboard operators — on whom the earliest telephone systems depended — out of work. The response was to designate phone subscribers by number, allowing new operators to quickly get up to speed without knowing the hundreds of local subscribers by name, although management initially worried that customers would object to numerical identification as dehumanizing. In the 1960s, after most American communities had adopted an alphanumeric system that included the name of the local exchange, customers did indeed balk at the switch from the alphanumeric system to all-digit phone numbers, with organizations such as the Anti-Digit Dialing League emerging to remind the phone overlords that human beings existed within the sea of numbers.
NOW... GO CALL YOUR MOTHER! :)
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FACTS ABOUT MOTHER'S DAY
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1. More calls are made on Mother's Day than any other day of the year. - Approximately 122 million calls are made on the second Sunday of May.
2. Mother's Day is the third highest selling holiday for flowers and
plants. - After Christmas and Hanukkah, more people buy flowers and plants for their moms on Mother's Day than any other holiday.
Approximately one quarter of all the flowers purchased throughout
the year are bought for Mother's Day.
3. One of the earliest Mother's Day celebrations was in Ancient Greece - The Greek would have spring celebrations in honor of Rhea, the goddess of fertility, motherhood, and generation.
4. Mother's Day is the busiest day of the year for restaurants.
- According to the National Restaurant Association, in 2018 about 87 million adults made plans to go to a restaurant for Mother's Day.
5. Mother's Day is celebrated all over the world. - Albeit on different days. But in addition to the U.S., Great Britain, Canada, Costa Rica, Samoa, Georgia, Australia, and Thailand all have designated celebrations to honor their country's mothers.
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WEEKEND PROJECT
Patio Flooring Ideas
10 smart looks to transform a paved outdoor space
If you're considering new patio flooring as part of an outdoor refurb, first think carefully about what you want to achieve. Do you want a contemporary or classic look, a smooth or textured finish, or a neutral or colored option?...
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COMEDY ZONE & LIVE IN THE LOOP ARE BACK | |
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Saturday, May 13th
1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Sunday, May 14th
1:00pm - 4:00pm
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ORGANIZE MOM FOR MOTHERS DAY! :)
Gifts are always wonderful to receive, but sometimes we run out of the perfect idea. This week's tip might just be that perfect idea and so appreciated! Might Mom really just want a little help with some of those tasks on the to-do list? Try this organizational hack with $1 shoe boxes from Dollar Tree. It will probably put a huge smile on her face! If you shop at Sam's and buy in bulk, simply repackage the food into smaller more manageable packages when you get home. That way they will be easier to stack and store in the plastic bins.
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These Are The
20 Most Misspelled
Words In High School -
How Many Can You Spell?
You will have four words to select from in each category, so scroll down to see all four.
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VIDEO OF THE WEEK
Nobody will ever fight for you like your MOM! Andy Grammar is one of my favorite recording artists today. He released this song several years ago and I love it and thought it was fitting for our Mother's Day issue. You can just tell how much he loved recording this with these children!...AWESOME!
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RECIPE OF THE WEEK
50 Mother's Day Recipe
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Student of the Year and Award-Winning Author Celebrated at
Literacy Services of Indian River County’s 2023
Love of Literacy Luncheon
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On March 17th, literacy lovers came together to celebrate the life-changing
work of Literacy Services of Indian River County. The 2023 Love of Literacy Luncheon, held at the Quail Valley River Club, was filled to capacity while participants honored the Student of the Year and enjoyed the engaging conversation of an award-winning author.
Long-time tutor, Dom Restuccia, and Community Engagement Coordinator, Elida Gomez, announced the Student of Year, Daniel Betancourt, who gave a heart-warming speech that wowed the crowd with laughter and tears! He thanked Dom, his fabulous volunteer tutor, for being so helpful and supportive. He thanked his family for believing in him. He thanked the donors for making the free tutoring services possible. And lastly, he thanked himself for being so determined and disciplined.
Next, author Elizabeth Winthrop Alsop took the stage for an engaging conversation with Board Member and long-time friend, Lorna Stengel. Elizabeth also read from her recent memoir, Daughter of Spies: Family Secrets and Wartime Lies, and answered questions from the audience.
"We are thrilled with the positive feedback from our 2023 Love of Literacy Luncheon, so proud of our Student of the Year and the goals he has now made for the future, grateful for our volunteer tutors, appreciative of our sponsors, and excited to have such an accomplished author as our keynote speaker," said Shannon Maitland, Executive Director.
About Literacy Services of IRC:
Literacy Services of Indian River County is a non-profit organization that provides quality tutoring, free of charge, to adults seeking help in reading or learning English. Our trained volunteers help adult students improve their literacy and language skills, enabling them to become more informed, engaged, and financially stable members of our community. A United Way supported agency, Literacy Services relies on over 150 volunteer tutors who provide free, confidential, and
one-to-one tutoring to Indian River County residents aged 16 and older. Literacy Services also offers group classes, virtual tutoring, and workplace tutoring at the request of local employers.
There are currently 36 students on the waitlist for tutoring. New tutors are always needed. Volunteers do not need prior teaching experience; they receive training and resources from Literacy Services.
For more information about Literacy Services and our programs, please visit
www.literacyservicesirc.org or call 772-778-2223.
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YOUTH GUIDANCE RECEIVES
$15,000 GRANT
FROM HEAD, HEART, HANDS OF INDIAN RIVER CLUB
Youth Guidance was recently awarded a $15,000 grant from Head, Heart, Hands
of Indian River Club. This grant will fund Youth Guidance afterschool programs, summer camp, and healthy meals served daily to children in need living in Indian River County.
Youth Guidance anticipates serving 250 children and young adults ages 5-24 this year. Programs focus on three core areas: Academic enrichment, life skills, and vocational training. They include financial literacy, gardening, bicycle repair, culinary arts, woodworking, web design, equestrian, homework help, and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math).
For teenagers and young adults, Youth Guidance provides certification-based programs, such as culinary arts and a state-registered pre-apprenticeship program, in which students receive training in HVAC, welding, plumbing, carpentry and electric.
“Our goal is to help youth break the cycle of poverty. One of the ways we do this is by providing opportunities for our youth to access in-demand careers within the trade sector,” said Youth Guidance Executive Director Phil Barnes. “Trades jobs in Indian River County are expected to grow 13% over the next eight years, with an average wage of $55,588. These are lucrative careers that can help our youth support themselves and their families.”
All certifications, programs, and meals at Youth Guidance are provided free of charge, thanks to the generosity of the Indian River Club and other local supporters.
If you are interested in learning more about Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy or making a donation, pleasecall 772.492.3933, or visit our website.
Pictured: Students in the Pre-Apprenticeship Program build a tiny library for Treasure Coast Community Health.
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VNA & HOSPICE FOUNDATION 33rd Annual Fundraiser
A Huge Success!
On Monday, May 1st, 2023, 13 local golf pros teed off at Indian River Club to participate in the 33rd Annual VNA & Hospice Foundation Golf-A-Thon. The benefit was a resounding success, raising over $500,000! The entire VNA family, including the VNA & Hospice Foundation Director of Development, Michelle Deschane, CFRE, could not be more thrilled, thankful and appreciative of all
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who helped make the event such a success. “We are incredibly grateful for the dedication and hard work of the 13 participating golf pros and the Golf-A-Thon Committee who ensure the event is a success. We are also grateful for the outpouring of support from our donors whose support allows the VNA to continue its mission in our community,” said Michelle.
The 13 golf pros who participated in the event were: Matthew Challenor (Windsor Club), David Champagne (Orchid Island Golf Club), Drew DiSesa (Riomar Country Club), Randy Hedgecock (Vero Beach Country Club), Steve Hudson (John’s Island Club), Ian Killen (Indian River Club), Don Meadows (Quail Valley Golf Club), Frank Mentzer (Oak Harbor Golf Club), Bela Nagy (Sandridge Golf Club), Troy Pare (Grand Harbor Golf Club), A.J. Petrulak (The Moorings Yacht & Country Club), Ryan Zug (Pointe West Country Club), and Eddie Suchora (Bent Pine Golf Club). In addition, Jason Berchtold from Bent Pine Golf Club subbed in for Eddie Suchora for part of the day.
Pictured - Photo #1
Golf pros from 13 different clubs in Vero Beach who participated in the VNA & Hospice Foundation 33rd Annual Golf-A-thon.
Photo credit: Suzanne Gallagher
Photo #2 VNA & Hospice Foundation Golf-A-Thon Co-Chair Deb Lockwood, Indian River Club Golf Club Pro, Ian Killen and VNA & Hospice Foundation Golf-A-Thon Co-Chair Linda Braun.
Photo credit: Tricia Crocco
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