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Researchers seeking participants in watermelon vs. blood pressure study

RANAE S. ARNETTE
Times Correspondent

In the Food & Sciences Department at The Florida State University, researchers have evidence that consuming watermelon daily can be a natural weapon against high blood pressure and other cardiovascular diseases.
Watermelon provides abundant sources of vitamin A, B6, C, fiber, potassium and lycopene, a powerful antioxidant. Watermelon may even help to reduce serum glucose levels, according to researchers.

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TDC has no appetite for Comfort Food Capital

Gadsden County will not be known as "The Capital of Comfort Food."
It was close though, as the tourism marketing experts were ready to package up and brand Gadsden as the perfect place to visit for culinary support and satisfaction. The kind you get from comfort food.
Lisa Garcia, with Ron Sachs Communications, spoke about the concept at the Jan. 10 meeting of the Gadsden County Tourist Development Council.

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Learning Centers get support at Shanks Middle School and Steward Street Elementary

The Florida Department of Education has awarded $904,096 to Tallahassee Community College to support 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLCs) to improve K-12 student success and college readiness.

The initiative will raise achievement levels of at-risk students through research-based enrichment programs operated outside of the school day during the 2010-11 academic year and in summer 2011.

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Reading with characters at Stewart Street School

Imagine arriving at school and being greeted by all sorts of characters famous in story books. That's what happened at Stewart Street Elementary School on Oct. 7 and the 500 students from pre-kindergarten to fifth grade were giddy with excitement. Toothless kindergarten students covered their mouths and giggled as their teacher, dressed as pinocchio led them to the cafeteria for lunch.
The cafeteria ladies looked like witches in their orange and black pointed hats.

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Evans/Hunter wed

Dee Ella Evans and Clinton Hunter Sr. were married August 28, 2010, at New Bethel A.M. E. Church in Quincy, Florida. Pastor Melvin Mobley officiated. The reception was held at Carver Heights Senior Center in Havana, Florida.

The bride is the daughter of Willie and Hattie Evans of Havana, Florida. The groom is the son of the late Willie and Daisy Hunter.

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Dollie Revell Turns 102 at Magnolia House

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School News 10/07/10

St. John Elementary

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Modern day treasure hunters are coming to Quincy

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Parent Town Hall meeting scheduled

Parents, legal guardians, educators, and community leaders are invited to:

•   Come and learn about the Title I Parent Involvement Program
•   Learn about your rights and roles as a Parent
•   Find out what is available through Title I for parent involvement

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Career Day held for 8th graders

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