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Vero Beach, Fl - Ed. 03.26.2015
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Happy Health, Flashers!
In less than a week it will be April which is Cancer Control Month. Controlling cancer has made major strides since the Congress of the United States, passed a joint resolution way back on March 28, 1938 requesting that the President issue an annual proclamation declaring April as "Cancer Control Month." President Obama recently renewed that proclamation on March 17th of this year. I personally can attest to the improvement in the quest to control cancer. Before I was born, my Grandfather died in 1955 of colon cancer at the age of 60. My Grandmother died at 62 from the spread of breast cancer in 1966. BUT my Mother had lung cancer in 1995, has survived colon cancer twice since then, recently turned 82 and is cancer free! You have no idea how happy that makes me! :) With testing, early detection and the many new treatment plans, Cancer no longer is the death sentence it once was. April 1st is next Wednesday. Celebrate your good health by scheduling all those checkups and mammograms! I love our Flashers and want you to stay around a long, long time!
Thank you~
Valerie Watkins
Publisher
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FLASH TIP OF THE WEEK
Use a banana to fix your DVD/CD. Rub the banana all over the disc. Let it set for a minute before wiping it off with a soft rag.
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INAUGURAL CHIMPATHON
This Sunday, March 29th
7:30 a.m.
Begins at
St. Lucie County Fairgrounds and Enters the Save the Chimps Sanctuary
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Runners & Walkers ages 16 and above are welcome to join this unique race!
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In a race like no other, the inaugural Chimpathon will offer participants a unique opportunity to run through Save the Chimps Sanctuary,
the largest such sanctuary in the world.
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The 10-mile (16 km) course will take racers back in time to Old Florida as they run down a quiet country canal road before entering the Sanctuary for a rare opportunity to view the home of more than 250 chimpanzees rescued from the space program, laboratory research, the entertainment industry, and the pet trade. The 12-island 150-acre sanctuary is not open to the public.
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An awards ceremony is scheduled for 11:00 a.m.,
when the participants return to the fairgrounds.
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To learn more about Chimpathon
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 TAX TIP
WATCH FOR SOMETHING NEW ON YOUR TAX FORM!
The Affordable Care Act (AKA), more commonly known as 'Obamacare', could have an effect on your taxes this year. There will be a box on the form to check if you signed on to the program. If not and if you aren't receiving coverage from your employer, you will pay a penalty of $95 for each family member who is not enrolled or 1% of your income, - whichever is greater. (These penalties will double next year.) It may also affect your refund. To see if it might affect you or your family, you can read this report from CBS News. Click here.
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Planning a road trip for spring break? Need an oil change before you go? FLASH highly recommends Mazzarella's Auto Service. They are honest, pleasant, and reliable and they don't try to oversell you! Try them...You'll like them! Just copy and paste the ad above and print to take with you to Mazzarella.
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OPENS SOON!
Riverside Theatre's celebrated 2014-2015 Season comes to a close with Memphis, the rollicking new musical that took Broadway by storm. Memphis performs on the Stark Stage from April 7 - 26, 2015. Winner of four 2010 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Memphis is set in the 1950's and revolves around the nightclubs, radio stations, and recording studios of the town. Memphis tells the fictional story of DJ Huey Calhoun, a good ole' local boy with a passion for R&B music and Felicia Farrell, an up-and-coming singer from the clubs. Despite the objections of their loved ones, they embark on a dangerous affair. As their careers rise, their relationship is challenged by personal ambition and the pressures of their forbidden love. With electrifying musical and dance numbers, Memphis delivers a rousing evening of theatre.
Click Here For Tickets
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 DID YOU KNOW? THE MOST COMMON ZODIAC SIGNS FOR PRESIDENTS Citizens of the USA have tended to somewhat favor the Zodiac Sun Signs of Scorpio and Aquarius for their Presidents, each with 5. Least favorite are the Zodiac Sun signs of Aries, Gemini, and Virgo, each with only 2. Oddly enough at this time, the two front-runners for their respective parties were born under the two most popular signs. Hillary Clinton (Oct. 26,1947) is a Scorpio and Jeb Bush (Feb. 11, 1953) is an Aquarius. For a list of signs for all the Presidents, Click here. NOTE: Probably like you, here at Flash we don't put much faith in horoscopes, but we do think it's a fun subject to explore. It may come as no surprise that both Barack Obama and Bill Clinton are Leos. Leos are known for their "personal magnetism and ambition, who never shy away from the limelight." Hmmm? To explore the signs of other celebrities, Click here |
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WEEKEND PROJECT
With spring comes spring cleaning. That might have you taking a closer look at your abode and wishing for a new look. This week's project has high impact for low cost. Take a look. It is fairly simple. Just requires a bit of patience as you might be inclined to speed things up by applying thicker layers. Don't you do it!
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 ANOTHER REASON TO QUIT SMOKING
To Keep Teeth White, Don't Light Up
Not only is it bad for your health, smoking is one of the worst offenders when it comes to staining teeth. Tobacco causes brown stains that penetrate the grooves and pits of tooth enamel. Tobacco stains can be hard to remove by brushing alone. The longer you smoke, the more entrenched the stains become. As we know, it increases the risk of most types of cancer, but it also causes bad breath and gingivitis (gum disease).
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 TODAY'S CHUCKLE
Man to his wife: The bad news is that we owe $100,000 in college loans for the kids, a month's salary in back taxes and our retirement fund is tanking.
Wife: Oh my! What's the good news?
Husband: Our identity has been stolen.
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FLASH VIDEO OF THE WEEK
SCARE ON VACATION!
Did you know that a lion can open a car door with its mouth? Neither did this family on a visit to Africa! Keep those doors locked! Click here.
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FISH CALENDAR
The darker the fish...The better the fishing!
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RECIPE OF THE WEEK
PERFECT SPRINGTIME CASEROLE!
HOT CHICKEN SALAD
This recipe came from our 'family cookbook' and is one of my Mom's favorites. She even had the caterer prepare it for my sister's wedding brunch, but it's good for a summer supper too. Serve it with a big bowl of fresh fruit!
INGREDIENTS
3 whole chicken breasts, cooked, boned and cut into bite size pieces
Shortcut: Use a rotisserie chicken from the market:)
2 - 5 0z. cans thin sliced water chestnuts
1 can undiluted cream of celery soup
1 can undiluted mushroom soup
1 cup mayo
3/4 stick butter, melted (You can substitute liquid margarine.)
Pepperidge Farm plain cornbread stuffing
DIRECTIONS
Grease rectangular glass baking dish
Mix all but last two ingredients and pour over chicken
Top with dry cornbread crumbs and dot with melted butter
Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes
If your family will go for it...put in some steamed veggies...carrots, celery, broccoli...YUM!
ENJOY!
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FAIR proceeds support our community
'One of the local charities that proceeds from the Firefighters' Fair supports is the Indian River Burn Fund. This year, fair-goers got to witness the charity-in-action with a special check presentation for two-year-old burn victim, Jazarien Mincey. Pictured here is Fair General Manager Wayne Howard (left) and Assistant Manager Steve Graul (right) presenting a $5,000 "check" to Genea Mincey for two-year-old Jazarien, who suffered severe burns from a boiling water accident in December. His sister, Jada, celebrated her sixth birthday that evening with special gifts from the firefighters.'
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Fourth Annual Fashion Show
Another Success
Cloudy skies and a light drizzle didn't begin to put a damper on the recent "Fashion On A Budget" fashion show and luncheon put on by The Original Welcome Wagon Club of Sebastian. The annual sold-out event held at the Sebastian Elks Lodge showcased outfits that members purchased at local consignment stores and thrift shops and then modeled for the attendees. The models proved you can successfully "dress for less!" Along with the fashion show, guests enjoyed lunch, a Chinese Auction consisting of over 70 items, a chance to win one of seven raffle items and a chance to win one of 18 door prizes contributed by local businesses.
Proceeds collected from the show will be donated to various local charitable organizations and given as scholarships. If you would like more information on the club please call Toni 772-205-8714 or email Sharon Smith, Historian for the club, atshareward@comcast.net
Photo Description from Left to Right:
Models Nancy Whitcomb, Jean Wendel, Susan Todd, Brenda Willis, Drema Moyer, Peggy Andrie, Connie Wellman, Lee Walker, Barbara Zitz, Barbara Creran and Shirley Crafton
Not pictures: escorts Kenny Falk & Darrell Williams
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The John J. Schumann, Jr. Award for Business Leadership is awarded to an individual or business who demonstrates outstanding commitment to nonprofit cultural organizations in support of their operations, enabling growth and sustainability. The recipient of the John J. Schumann, Jr. Award for Business Leadership is White Glove Moving, Storage and Delivery and Pak Mail Beachside, President Phil DeLange.
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