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Welcome to August. This week in history, the following events were noteworthy:
The US Coast Guard was established August 4, 1790.
The Purple Heart Medal was created on August 7, 1782.
The Vietnam War began August 7, 1964.
Next week, on August 14, we’ll celebrate the ending of World War II, when the Empire of Japan surrendered on this date in 1945. This is also National Navajo Code Talkers Day.
In case you haven’t heard, we have a “Homeless” situation here in St. Joseph County. This situation isn’t just in our county, but is a nation-wide problem. The Stonehouse Free Store in Three Rivers is one of those places where the homeless and other less fortunate are welcome to come in and help themselves to what they need as far as clothing and household items. The Free Store is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 AM until noon. It is located at the corner of Bennett and West Streets. You must register with the store and are limited as to how many items you may take.
During the month of July, the Free Store served 813 individuals and gave away 3435 household items and clothing.
The store accepts donations of clothing and household goods up until about 11:30 AM on the days they are open. If you have a large number of donations, it is requested you phone ahead to make arrangements. The phone number is (269) 535-2786. Please don’t leave items on the porch when the store is closed.
The Free Store is staffed by volunteers. I applaud them for their efforts. There is nothing larger than the heart of a volunteer.
We are now into the “Dog Days of Summer”. The term “Dog Days” traditionally refers to a period of particularly hot and humid weather occurring during the summer months of July and August in the Northern Hemisphere.
In ancient Greece and Rome, the Dog Days were believed to be a time of drought, bad luck, and unrest, when dogs and men alike would be driven mad by the extreme heat. Today, the phrase doesn’t conjure up such bad imagery. Instead, the Dog Days are associated purely with the time of summer’s peak temperatures and humidity. Personally, I don’t mind the heat so much, but the humidity is difficult to deal with.
If you’re a lover of ice tea, here are the ingredients and recipe for “Dog Days Iced Tea”:
Ingredients: Seven bags black tea (English, Earl Grey, etc.); Two tablespoons sugar; One half cup mint leaves and sprigs, divided; two cups chilled orange juice; one orange, sliced crosswise; one lemon, sliced crosswise; and some ice cubes.
Recipe: Brew a strong tea in about ten cups of water. While still hot, add sugar and about a dozen mint leaves. Let cool.; remove tea bags and mint, then add orange juice, fruit slices and ice; serve over more ice, garnish with fresh mint sprigs, and add a fruit slice or two to each glass.
C H E E R S!!
S H A L O M!
Submitted by Norm Stutesman
