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January 2015
Cart Parade a Holiday Favorite NEWS Staff The 2014 Holiday Cart Parade was, once again, a smashing success. Scores of festively decorated carts cruised through Sun City Center, much to the delight of hundreds gathered along the route. Santa and his eclectic collection of holiday elves tossed candy, beads
Prize Winners Included:
Business Winners 1. Chamber of Commerce.....$300 2. Sun Radio 96.3 FM WSCQ....$200 3. Art Janes Insurance.............$100 Group Winners 1. Irish Connection Club..........$800 2. Oakley Greens COA............$300 3. SCC Archery Club................$200 4. Registered Nurses Club.......$200 5. Worthington Greens COA...$100 Individual Winners 1. Chase Kendall......................$800 2. Betty Nichter.........................$300 3. Bernadette Cole...................$200 4. Elaine Mix..............................$200 5. Ron Ringenback...................$200 6. Janet Gagnon......................$200 7. Patti Hughes..........................$200 8. JoAnn Cantwell....................$200 9. Ed Burki..................................$200 10. Todd & Diane Wizelman......$100
and endless good cheer out to attendees. After all the carts were parked and the awards were announced, everyone gathered to kick off the season with WinterFest. Thanks to Minto, the available prize money was bigger and better than ever. About $6,000 was awarded for creativity and festive impact. Congratulations to all the winners and a big THANK YOU to everyone who participated, proving, once again, that, while we may not have a White Christmas, the holiday spirit is alive and well in Sun City Center! more pictures on page 19
SCC Holiday Breakfast Raises $2,240 for Fireworks
By Phyllis Hodges Sam and Joanne Sudman, organizers for the December 6 Holiday Walk Breakfast, send a big THANK YOU to the 125 volunteer workers and 756 people to whom they served breakfast. The SCC Fireworks Fund is a bit heftier with the $2,240 net proceeds.
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More than an Ambulance: Emergency Squad’s Cooks
By Kai Rambow The Emergency Squad operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. One of the behind-the-scenes roles is the cooks. They ensure squad members get a hearty meal during their long shifts. Only Here 17 Months One of the newest volunteers is Joe Kushnerick. Joe’s wife, Barbara has volunteered all of her life, and with her work experience in the medical field naturally gravitated to the Emergency Squad. She nudged Joe to become involved. Both cannot stand for long periods of time. Despite this challenge they found a way to volunteer, with Barbara dispatching and Joe cooking for his team every eight days. All cooks get a break one week a month when meals are covered by area associations, such as Sun Towers. Cooking for 40 People The Squad has a kitchen however Joe prefers to cook at home because “I know where everything is.” The cooking usually takes three to four hours and by 11 a.m. he is taking the meal over to the Squad. It’s one major meal for two
the beef stew and ate all of it leaving nothing for the second shift. Joe has been kind enough to share a recipe his team loves.
White Chicken Chili
shifts for up to 40 people, and the cooks are also preparing on a tight budget. Neither seems to present a challenge for Joe. He explained, “The main dishes are simple; the side dishes are a challenge. Baked beans would not go well with lasagna.”
Joe usually eats the meal with the first shift. “The look on their faces is the best reward.” He does seek feedback because, “You want to give people what they like.” The other extreme can be a problem as well. On one occasion, the first shift loved
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This is 4 to 8 servings. You can freeze the rest. 8 chicken thighs or ground turkey 1 package white chicken chili (McCormick) 1 chicken broth (can make from chicken or buy can) 1 onion diced 1 can of diced tomatoes 1 can of diced tomatoes with jalapenos (Hunt’s or Del Monaco) 1 can of canola beans Cook chicken first, save broth and debone. Mix all ingredients together and put in crockpot. Cook for two hours on high, continue on medium for another two hours. Note: tastes even better if prepared the night before. Great to serve with a salad and any type of crusty bread. Scan the code with your Smart Phone to find us online at www.NewsOfKingsPoint.com.