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SEBASTIAN, GRANT VALKARIA, MICCO FELLSMERE Lic.#CCC1329209 @HometownNewsIndianRiver @hometownnewsirc @HometownNewsIRC Vol. 16, No. 12 www.HometownNewsTC.com Friday, Dec. 7, 2018 MEET SPRINKLES GOING ON A TRIP? Would you like an ‘Touring with the affectionate, playful cat Townies’ features reader-submitted that loves attention? Do you get our newsletter? Email newsfp@hometown- photos from travels. Visit the Humane Society newsol.com with "newsletter" in the subject line, and see Let’s see how many above to visit our new site for the Treasure Coast! places we can go! 772-918-9353 LOOKING FOR A HOME 7 STAYING IN TOUCH TOWNIES 11 www.HippoRoof.com Community Dancing the night away Community Calendar Haley Stewart, SATURDAY, DEC. 8 6, and Lea Read Week Stuck, 4, dance • Shell Bagging for to the music Breakwater Construction: attracts 112 8-10 a.m., hosted by Ocean together at Research & Conservation Sebastian's Association at 17 17th Street, annual Light Up readers Vero Beach. Volunteers will Night, Friday, By Mike Winikoff help ORCA bag fossilized [email protected] shells for the construction of Nov. 30. See living shoreline breakwaters more photos, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — The Eco- along impaired areas of the page 6 and 14. nomic Opportunities Council of Indian Indian River Lagoon owned River County recently hosted its fourth by the Indian River Land Head Start Community Read Week. EOC Trust. Wear tennis shoes and invited members of the community to read bring sunscreen and a to Head Start children. reusable water bottle. Water, The EOC held its first Community Read snacks and work gloves will Week in 2015, in celebration of EOC’s 50th be provided. Please RSVP by anniversary. “The children and volunteers calling (772) 467-1600 or enjoyed the experience so much, EOC emailing volunteer@ decided to make it an annual event,” Nancy teamorca.org. McCurry, Development Director for the • Kid Space: 11 a.m., EOC, told Hometown News. Hallstrom Planetarium, 3209 That first year, 25 volunteer readers visit- Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce. ed EOC’s Indian River County Head Start Children ages 4-12 are Centers. The event has grown each year welcome to join in scientific since, and this year a record 112 volunteer voyages of discovery to Anthony Inswasty readers visited EOC’s Head Start Centers to learn about the stars, staff photographer read to the children. constellations, moon, planets “We were thrilled with the turnout,” said and explorations of outer EOC Executive Director Angela Davis- space. All adults must be Green. “The children absolutely love having accompanied by at least one guest readers in the classroom. It’s a won- four-to-12-year-old child. $5 derful way for us to engage with the com- per person. Contact the IRSC New military museum munity. We are very pleased with the num- box office at (800) 220-9915 ber of readers who signed up to volunteer or visit www.irsc.edu. on a regular basis.” to open in Fellsmere “Readers represented local banks, includ- SUNDAY, DEC. 9 ing PNC Bank, Marine Bank, and TD For Hometown News opening of the museum. Bank,” said Ms. McCurry, who organizes • Kashi Sunday Market: [email protected] The U.S. Navy Armed Guard was a service the event. “Readers also came from the 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kashi branch of the United States Navy that was Sheriff’s Department, Police Department, Ashram, 11105 Roseland FELLSMERE — On Dec. 8, a new military responsible for defending U.S. and Allied mer- School Board, Sebastian Rotary Club, and Road, Sebastian. Hot museum will open in Fellsmere, dedicated to chant ships from attack by enemy aircraft, sub- other nonprofits serving young children. See CALENDAR, page 3 the U.S. Navy Armed Guard and Merchant marines and surface ships. The Armed Guard Many volunteers were former teachers and served primarily as gunners, signal and radio librarians; some were home-schooled teens. INDEX Marines of World War 2. This museum will honor a group of veterans who very few know operators on cargo ships, tankers, troop ships We would like to thank everyone who par- and other merchant vessels. Classified 17 Out & About 11 or heard about. ticipated.” Crossword 16 Police Report 5 The public is invited to the dedication and See MUSEUM, page 4 Horoscopes 11 Viewpoint 6 See READ, page 4 REINER FAMILY DENTISTRY Caring Dentistry for the Entire Family DENTAL SERVICES INCLUDE $50 OFF Invisalign • Root Canals • Children 2 years & up Comprehensive Exam & Full Mouth Series of X-rays. Crown & Bridge • Nitrous Oxide to Reduce Anxiety New Patients Only. 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The program helps mili- The council also operates a Veterans tary families with routine and emergency Outreach program started in 2013 to help INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — The living expenses like utility bills, internet, Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans transi- Upward American Veterans program of The rent, and medical expenses. Only expenses tion to civilian life. The VO program Veterans Council of Indian River County considered vital are approved. includes budgeting workshops, job train- has passed a significant milestone. In just six The program is administered by a com- ing and searching, internships, and family years, the program has now provided over mittee of retired and honorably discharged support. $200,000 in emergency aid to about 600 veterans representing all armed forces Veterans may apply for assistance by Indian River County veterans and their branches. The committee also includes one phone at (772) 410-5820 or by email to families. civilian member. [email protected]. The Veterans Council of Indian River The committee examines each request To donate, visit www.veteranscouncil- County was established in 1987, primarily and can allocate up to $3,000 per case. Most irc.club/donate or for information, to vol- to provide transportation for veterans to the requests are addressed within two weeks. In unteer, or if you know a local veteran in West Palm Beach VA Hospital. The UAV urgent situations, two committee members need, visit helpIRCvets.org or call (772) program started in 2012 as a letter to the can authorize up to $500. 410-5820. editor calling on the community to support If the UAV is unable to help, the veteran The Veterans Council of Indian River veterans in need. It is now one of the coun- or their family members are referred to County is not affiliated with the Depart- cil’s most successful programs. partner agencies including Treasure Coast ment of Defense or any military branch, The formation of the UAV program was Homeless Services Council, Habitat for and all donations are used in Indian River in response to an underserved population of Humanity, and the Economic Opportunities County. 3:15 p.m., Tradition Square, Port St. Lucie. J.T. Glisson will be presented by Katherina information, call (772) or 226-3080 email Calendar Menorah lighting is at 4:15 p.m. Firetruck (Kitty) Paliwoda. Book review breakfast [email protected] From page 1 Chanukah Gelt drop for the children, plus a hosted by AAUW - Vero Beach branch at the • Florida Friendly Landscaping: Join the bounce house, face painting, Chanukah Richardson Center, IRSC Mueller Campus, Master Gardeners of IRC as they present cinnamon buns, cakes (including gluten-free crafts for the kids, music, fairy hair, Kona Ice 6155 College Lane, Vero Beach. Light a series of Florida-Friendly gardening treats), teas and organic coffees. Try a and more, with a free Menorah necklace for continental breakfast at 9:30 a.m., guest talks, along with specific gardening tips for massage, fairie hair or a Tarot card reading. every child. There will also be kosher food for speaker will begin the review at 10 a.m. Free, snowbirds & year-round residents. Free. Held Find gifts and bargains from many vendors sale, hot dogs, falafel, latkes, drinks and public is welcome. For more information, every second and fourth Tuesday, October including seasonal organic produce, local more. Free admission; donations are visit http://verobeach-fl.aauw.net. through April, at 2 p.m., North Indian River artists & crafters, jewelry, clothing, house- welcome.