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Vero Beach, Fl - Ed. 10.10.2019
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HAPPY THURSDAY FLASHERS!
Oh my goodness FLASHERS.... It's good to be home! That being said... What an incredible time was had these past few weeks as I spent invaluable time with daughter Lilly! My trip culminated with the sweetness of being with both my girls when we scooped Allie up in Atlanta and headed for the Andy Grammer concert in Durham, NC. Moments for us to be together are too few, so time together was ... well, it just feels right and the air is filled with
 laughter and that family 'love' feeling where you are
 with those that know you best! :) I missed having son William with us...But he just couldn't get away. I just love the upbeat and encouraging messages that can be found in all of Andy Grammer's music. I wish the audience could have been filled with FLASHERS! Here is a
quick little video to make you feel like you were there. Andy Grammer lost his mother to breast cancer 10 years ago and wrote a song to his daughter this year Titled...
She'd Say. Another great message can be found in these lyrics.
Speaking of breast cancer, this weekend we kick off Making Strides Against Breast
 Cancer here in Indian River County. The Real Men Wear Pink campaign is kicking off too and son William is jumping on board and has pledged to raise $2,500. I would personally be most grateful if any of you would like to contribute to this goal.
You can donate by clicking here. We often here that ANY amount is appreciated ... That is SOOO TRUE, FLASHERS! If every FLASHER gave $1 we would blow his goal out of the water! :) It all ads up! Join us
 for the Kick-Off Walk this Saturday at Riverside Park from 7am - 10:30am. There is no charge to join the walk and you will be inspired by the energy produced by those participating which always includes so many survivors!!! YAY! It is an incredible day!
If you are up near Sebastian you can support the Breast Cancer Walk by stopping by the hospital to purchase a pink yard flamingo! They will be for sale throughout the month of October!
All sorts of fun things are ramping up in our own backyard! Concerts, art shows, fall festivals, centennial finale, fund raisers. Check out the Duck Derby and the We Golf For Habitat. Sign up and join us at Big Shots! Hope to see you out and about enjoying all that our town has to offer!! Go 'getcha' some fun, FLASHERS!
Valerie Watkins
Publisher
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ADORABLE HALLOWEEN TODDLER COSTUMES
Halloween is just around the corner. Here are a few adorable ideas if you are still trying to think of a fun unique costume idea. We will include some adult costume ideas next week so make sure you keep an eye out for that.
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THE MOVIE THEATER BUSINESS...
AND WHEN I MET JOHN WAYNE
The movie theater business has changed a great deal since I was a kid. I believe I have told you that my family opened our first theater in 1941 and as I told you before, my Dad built our theaters and my Mom operated them.. Being new to the business, Mom had problems renting movies. Now the actors pretty much control the movies, but in 1941 the Hollywood movie companies like MGM,
Paramount, 20th Century Fox and other companies controlled both the actors and what theaters received their product. The actors were under contract
to a particular company and we're not allowed
to work for another company unless they were 'loaned out'. On the theater end, they contracted with particular theater companies in each city and would not rent their  product to other theaters. Consequently, Mom could not show the 'new' movies. My mother was one smart cookie though and she came up with a very successful way to solve this problem. She would select older films and book them as a double feature. She would rent a movie that a man would like and a second feature that today would now be called a 'chick flick' or a lighter comedy. If it was a western or detective film she would pair it with a musical or a comedy. The moviegoer would receive two films for the price of one. This was during World War II and our downtown theater was near the housing for soldiers and sailors, and they loved this less expensive format. Every week there would be different films, and the boys came to the theater so frequently that my parents got to know some of them personally. In fact they actually called my folks 'Mom and Pop'.
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Read the Nutrition Facts label
The healthiest foods are whole foods. These are often found on the perimeter of the grocery store in the produce, meat, and dairy sections. When you do eat packaged foods, be a smart shopper! Read the labels to find items that are lower in fat, added sugars, and sodium. To maintain your weight, you must eat the right amount of food for your age and body. The American Heart Association provides recommended daily servings for adults aged 60+ ...
Click Here.
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IS THIS REALLY WHAT WE'VE COME TO?
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SEBASTIAN INLET STATE PARK
TO HOST NIGHT SOUNDS CONCERT SERIES
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Concert will feature 20th Street Jazz Band under the moon and stars
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Saturday, October 12, 2019
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7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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Sebastian Inlet State Park
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9700 South A1A
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The 20th Street Jazz Band is a 15-piece band that plays traditional jazz standards, favorite swing and popular music.
The concert will take place at the pavilions on Coconut Point, located on the south side of Sebastian Inlet. The concert is free with regular park entry fees.
For more information about the concert please call (321)984-4852 or
click here.
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Get all of your fun Centennial items now for the Centennial
Finale coming up on
Saturday, October 26th
To purchase your centennial memorabilia
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These little tea light holders are made from actual apples, so they're gorgeous and they smell wonderful. Use green and red candles for a really diverse look. You literally just cut a hoe in the apple and
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insert your tea light candle. Just make sure you don't leave these little beauties burning unattended. As seen on
onelittleproject.com
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TODAY'S CHUCKLE
FUNNY CORNY JOKES
* Why shouldn't you write with a broken pencil?
--- It's pointless!
* What do you call a fish without eyes?
--- Fsh!
* Why did the scarecrow win an award?
--- He was outstanding in his field!
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AMAZING CRAFTS USING CEMENT!
Here are 35 ideas that are quick and easy that use cement. Follow the video directions and let dry overnight. Click here.
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RELATIONSHIP QUIZ
HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR PARTNER?
Research over the years has shown that one of the most important components of a successful relationship is the quality of friendship between partners. And that requires knowing your partner's likes, dislikes, needs, desires, beliefs, fears, and life dreams. If you don't have a partner at this time, you may want to pass this on to a young couple who might want to use it.
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HOW TO PACK
LIGHT FOR A LONG TRIP
In this video, a frequent traveler
shows you how to pack light. Click here.
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After driving cross country and seeing the vastness of unpopulated and natural land in Wyoming and Montana, I started to wonder which starts are the most and least populated. Some of the answers might surprise you.
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MOST POPULATED
- California (Population: 39,747,267)
- Texas (Population: 29,087,070)
- Florida (Population: 21,646,155)
- New York (Population: 19,491,339)
- Pennsylvania (Population: 12,813,969)
- Illinois (Population: 12,700,381)
- Ohio (Population: 11,718,568)
- Georgia (Population: 10,627,767)
- North Carolina (Population: 10,497,741)
- Michigan (Population: 10,020,472)
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LEAST POPULATED
- Wyoming (Population: 572,381)
- Vermont (Population: 627,180)
- District of Columbia (Population: 711,571)
- Alaska (Population: 735,720)
- North Dakota (Population: 760,900)
- South Dakota (Population: 892,631)
- Delaware (Population: 975,033)
- Rhode Island (Population: 1,056,738)
- Montana (Population: 1,074,532)
- Maine (Population: 1,342,097)
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ALOT VS. A LOT
This is an easy one because there is actually no such word as
a
lot
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however it is a very common mistake that people make. No one seems to know the origin of the mistake, but it should always be spelled as two words. The meaning of a lot depends on the context. Usually, it means "many" or "to a great extent."
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VIDEO OF THE WEEK
88 YR. OLD RETIREE LIVES ON A CRUISE SHIP
This lady lives full-time on a cruise ship!
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FISH CALENDAR & TIDE CHART
The darker the fish...The better the fishing!
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RECIPE OF THE WEEK
Marshmallow Web Ghost Cake
Click Image above for recipe instructions
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Valerie, I sent out a FB Message to many of our Vero Palm Estates residents, advising them I was going to donate needed supplies for the Bahamas Relief Fund the following day at the Walking Tree Brewery, who were accepting items on their dock. WT planned on shipping everything that weekend. Our residents came through with water, soda, sanitary supplies, canned veggies & other needed items. (I stressed "no clothes".) One neighbor knew I was going to the UP store to purchase boxed cartons of cereals & other items & gave me $5. Several others went shopping & delivered their donations directly to the brewery. Other neighbors anonymously left items by my car & side door. I happily delivered everything I received, & made up a sign to thank the residents & also advise the Bahamians that Florida was helping. After taking several photos of the dock volunteer, I asked if he would take a photo of me, even tho he had already warehoused some of the donations.
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