Celebrating August

International Pirate Month

American Adventures Month

Read a Romance Novel Month

International Clown Week August 1–7

Braham Pie Day August 6

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally August 6–15

Sandcastle Day August 7

Elvis Week August 11–17

Bowling Day August 14

Chef’s Appreciation Day August 21

International Dog Day August 26

Pony Express Day August 29 The Activities Department would like to recognize Beverly “Bev” Brinkman as our spotlight of the month for August. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan and moved to New Jersey when she was in her 50’s (in the 1980’s). She is an ani- mal lover and had many birds, “mutts,” a Boston terrier, and a Jardine parrot named “Squeaky,” who was her favorite. She worked as a Rate Clerk for Conrail for 43 years. After retirement, she vol- unteered at Woodford Cedar Run for about 15 years and would take baby squirrels home to care for them. Beverly’s favorite color is blue and her favorite food is fried shrimp with coleslaw. She has spent a lot of time trav- eling with her friends and family. Other then traveling, some of her favorite activities include Bingo, going outside, watching birds and admiring flowers/nature. Beverly’s favorite place to travel to is Las Vegas, she would love to be there now! One of her favorite teams is the Phillies baseball team. Congrats Bev- erly for being our spotlight for August!

“We shall never know all the good that In the Good Ol’ Days of August a simple smile can do.” In August 1947, the average annual in- ~Mother Teresa come was $3,456. Minimum wage was 40¢ per hour. The average cost of a new house was $13,000. A loaf of bread was 12¢, a dozen. Oranges were 49¢, and postage stamps were 3¢ each. A ticket to a movie was 35¢. A car cost $1,500. But best of all, gasoline was 23¢ per gallon—even cheaper than a gallon of milk, which was 80¢. August Birthdays Happy Birthday to You Stephen Parker- 8/5 In astrology, those born August 1–22 are Leo’s Lions. These “kings of the jungle” are Marie Evans- 8/7 natural-born leaders, full of creativity, confi- dence, and charisma. Leos use their generosity Maybelle Macaroni- 8/10 and sense of humor to unite different groups into a common cause. Those born August 23– Mary Quinn- 8/16 31 are Virgo’s Virgins. Virgos pay attention to details and like to keep things organized. Their deep sense of humanity and love of others makes them defenders of justice, goodness, and purity.

August Zodiacs Jason Momoa (actor) – August 1, 1979 Leo (The Lion) (president) – August 4, 1961 (singer) – August 9, 1963 August 1–22 (actress) – August 11, 1965 Magic Johnson (athlete) – August 14, 1959 Virgo (The Virgin) Angela Bassett (actress) – August 16, 1958 Kobe Bryant (athlete) – August 23, 1978 August 23–31 Kenny Rogers (Musician) – August 21, 1938 Katherine Johnson (physicist) – August 26, 1918 Buddy Hackett (comedian) – August 31, 1924

Employee Birthdays Susette Williams– 8/13 Angelica Burns- 8/17 Marie Matz– 8/21 April Iacovone– 8/23 Roger Williams– 8/28 Brian Corliss– 8/29

Feeling Left Out

It may be fitting that International Lefthanders Day falls on Friday, August 13. Like many superstitions associated with Friday the 13th, left-handedness was once believed to be a source of evil. The Devil himself is thought to be left-handed, and in the Middle Ages, lefthanded people were thought to practice witchcraft. Luckily, modern science has put such unsettling Time For Humor notions to rest. There are really no great differ- What do sheep do on sunny days? ences between right- and Have a “Baa-baa-cue” left-handers in personali- What does a bee do when it is hot? ty, health, or thinking. For He takes of his yellow jacket the 10% of the popula- tion that is left-handed, Why did the man love his barbecue? things might be more in- Because it was the grill of his convenient—after dreams all, the majority of the What is the best day to go to the world is right-handed, so many products and beach? SUNday designs cater to What does the sun drink out of? right-handed people. Sunglasses In Loving Memory Of

Ralph Hemple Anna May Atherholt Martin “Marty” Cohen Richard Anderson

You will forever be remembered in our hearts

“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us each day...unseen, unheard, but al- ways near, still loved, still missed, and very dear.”