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June 2012
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National Donut Day is on the first
Friday of June each year,
succeeding the Donut Day event
created by the Salvation Army in
1938 to honor the women who
served donuts to soldiers during
World War I.
National Donut Day honors the
Salvation Army "Lassies" of WWI.
It is also used as a fund raiser for
needy causes of the Salvation Army. The original Salvation
Army Doughnut was first served by the Salvation Army in
1917. During WWI, Salvation Army "lassies" were sent to
the front lines of Europe. These brave volunteers made home
cooked foods, and provided a morale boost to the troops.
Often, the doughnuts were cooked in oil inside of the metal
helmet of an American soldier. The American infantrymen
were commonly called doughboys. Salvation Army lassies
were the only women outside of military personnel allowed to
visit the front lines. Lt. Colonel Helen Purviance is
considered the Salvation Army's "first doughnut girl”.
The term "Doughboy" was popular in referring to U.S.
Army infantryman during World War I. American foot
soldiers were occasionally called doughboys during the Civil
War. The earliest references to the term, comes from the U.S
- Mexican war. The word "Doughnut" is often shortened to
"Donut”.
Duncan and the Yo-Yo
It's origin is hard to factually prove. Many believe that the
Yo-Yo originated in China as early as 500-1000 B.C.
However, their is some evidence that it was first used in
Greece. The Yo-Yo was made very popular in America by
businessman Donald F. Duncan Sr. He manufactured the
"Duncan Yo-Yo" in the early 1900's. Donald Duncan was an
entrepreneur that also invented the parking meter and the
Good Humor mobile frozen treats franchise. He also created
the concept of the premium incentive - a marketing tactic
wherein the consumer is encouraged to collect proofs of
purchase and redeem them for rewards, such as small toys or
discount coupons.
National Yo-Yo Day falls on June 6 which is believed to
have been Donald Duncan Sr.’s birthday.
Father’s Day - June 17, 2012
Father’s Day is said to have started in the year 1909.
Mrs. John B. Dodds from Spokane Washington
campaigned for a Father’s Day celebration.
Serving in the Civil war, Mrs. Dodd’s father raised her
with her five other siblings after his wife died. He
nurtured and gave them financial support.
Mrs. Dodds started with her church and asked if the
sermon could honor fathers who gave up selflessly of
themselves. She campaigned to influential people.
Father’s Day was to be celebrated on June 5th which
was her father’s birthday in 1910, but had to be moved
to the 19th as there was not enough time to prepare.
Other States and organizations now wanted an annual
Father’s Day for the whole country. They began
lobbying Congress to declare such a holiday.
The idea of Father’s Day was approved by President
Woodrow Wilson in 1916, but it was not official until
President Calvin Coolidge made it a national event in
1924. In 1972 Richard Nixon signed a congressional
resolution creating Father’s Day in the United States.
Sayings And Their Meanings
Bakers Dozen: Means 13, this old saying is said to come from
the days when bakers were severely punished for baking
underweight loaves. Some added a loaf to a batch of a dozen to
be above suspicion.
Wet Blanket: A person whose low spirits or lack of enthusiasm
have a depressing effect on others
Winning Hands Down: If a jockey was a long way ahead of his
competitors and sure to win the race he could relax and put his
hands down at his sides.
Turn over a new leaf: This means to make a fresh start. It
means a leaf of page of a book.
Start from scratch: This phrase comes from the days when a line
was scratched in the ground for a race. The racers would start
from the scratch.
Straight laced: This phrase was originally STRAIT laces. The old
English word strait meant tight or narrow. In Tudor times buttons
were mostly for decoration. Laces were used to hold clothes
together. If a woman was STRAIT laced she was prim and proper.
Raining cats and dogs: Earlier when homes were made of
thatched roofs, the cats and dogs would nestle on the roof for
warmth and protection. When it rained hard they could fall
through the roof.
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What, When and Why?
Your owner’s manual may have recommendations about
when to perform certain maintenance duties, but it may not
tell you why it is important to have them done on a regular
basis. Here are a few clues:
What? Oil & Filter Change
When? Every 3,000 miles or three months when using
conventional or synthetic blend motor oils. Every 5-7,000
miles when using fully synthetic motor oils.
Why? Your vehicle uses oil to lubricate the engine. Over
time (and miles), oil breaks down in the engine and can’t
do the job that it should. It also becomes contaminated by
water and dirt, which can harm your engine. A new oil
filter means you won’t contaminate new oil with old dirt.
What? Fuel Filter
When? Every year or 6,000 miles, but check your owner’s manual to be sure.
Why? Debris from the gas that is filtered can clog the fuel filter. When gas can’t get through, your car will lose
power and may even stop running. In addition, an old filter may allow dirt particles into the engine, which may
harm fuel injectors. Also, a restricted fuel filter can be the cause of burning out an electric fuel pump.
What? Rotate tires
When? Every 5,000 miles
Why? Rotating the tires promotes more even wear and enables you to use them longer.
What? Wheel alignment
When? Every 12,000 miles
Why? Front end chassis alignment is necessary to keep your car handling and braking safely.
What? Automatic transmission fluid
When? Every two years or 30,000 miles. Every 15,000 miles if you are frequently towing heavy loads.
Why? In an automatic transmission the fluid breaks down because of all the heat generated during use.
Your brakes. Take care of them and they will take care of you.
Anyone who drives knows how essential brakes are. They are one system you must be able to depend upon.
Having them checked regularly helps to ensure that they will be operating properly when you need them. When
you apply the brake pedal, you are actually putting in to action pressure that is ten times that of the energy that
moves the car forward when you first touch the gas pedal. The system changes the forward movement into hear
as it pressures the wheels to stop. It also must effectively dissipate that heat.
Basically, brake systems have one of two designs: disc brakes and drum brakes.
Disc brakes have brake pads that rest against the brake rotor. When you step on the brake pedal, the caliper
squeezes the pad against the rotor and the car stops. A STAR brake inspection will make sure that the pads are
moving freely and not in a bind with the rotor.
Drum brakes have shoes that push outward against the
drum, and the shoes are turned away from the drum by
springs. During a STAR brake inspection we will make sure
that the brake shoes are moving freely and the self-adjusting
mechanism is working properly.
Brakes generally need attention about every third oil
change. Or, have them inspected at each tire rotation.
Don’t go 10,000 miles without having your brakes inspected.
If you do a great deal of stop-and-go driving, you may be
applying your brakes much more frequently and should have
them inspected accordingly. If you catch a brake problem in
time, it will save you a great deal of money. Don’t wait for
your brakes to tell you that something is wrong. Have them
inspected regularly.
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Jolene’s Corner
Paprika is a spice made from the grinding of dried bell peppers or chili peppers (fruits of Capsicum
annuum). In many European languages, the word paprika refers to the Capsicum fruit itself. The seasoning
is used in many cuisines to add color and flavor to dishes. Paprika can range from mild to hot. Flavors also
vary from country to country. Paprika is produced in a number of places including Hungary, Serbia, Spain
and California. Any variety of Paprika will be okay for this recipe;
however I strongly suggest using Hungarian Paprika.
Hungarian Mushroom Soup
4 Tbls. Butter
2 cups chopped onion
1 pound fresh mushrooms* (shitake, portabella, & white)
2 tsp dried dill week
1 Tbls Hungarian Paprika**
1 Tbls soy sauce
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
3 Tbls. Flour
1 tsp. salt and pepper
1 Hungarian pepper or yellow pepper ***(usually where the jalapeño peppers are)
2 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 cup sour cream
1 Tbls. Chopped parsley
Divide the mushroom in half . Finely chop half the mushrooms and slice the other half. In a large stock
pot sauté mushrooms and onion in butter till slices are slightly wilted. Stir in dill, paprika, soy sauce, and
broth. Slice yellow pepper in half remove seeds. Add pepper to mushrooms. Simmer covered for 15
minutes. In a separate bowl, wisk milk and flour. Pour into soup and stir well. Cover again and simmer for
another 15 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper, lemon juice, sour cream and parsley. Heat 3-5 more minutes.
Do not boil. Remove the yellow pepper before serving. Adjust salt to taste.
* Take stems off the portabellas mushrooms,. Using a spoon scoop out the gills. This recipe will use only
2 portabellas.
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additives that help prevent rust and corrosion. Over time, these additives will wear out. By simply changing
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• Overheating - Old depleted coolant can’t do its designated job of helping your engine shed heat your engine’s #1 enemy. Result? Excess engine wear and damage.
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