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1013 Martin Drive • Newport, PA 17074 • (717) 567-9769

Perry ManorA PARTMENT S

June 2015

Perry Manor’s StaffProperty Manager Sandy RogersBuilding Engineer Doug BeattyMaintenance Tech. Aarron Benner

Office HoursMonday–Friday 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.Saturday–Sunday Closed

Important NumbersOffice (717) 567-9769Fax (717) 567-9869Emergency 911Emailperrypm@urbaninnovations.com

Just a Reminder ...– Per the lease, rent is due on the

1st of the month, but considered lateand will incur charges after the 5th.

– Electronics, such as TVs and smallappliances, cannot go in the dumpsters;they must be taken to a recycling center.

Revel in RaspberriesJuicy and sweet, raspberries also

reign supreme when it comes to theirfiber content. At 8 grams per cup, theberry is the top fiber source among fruitsand vegetables. Add them to a morningbowl of oatmeal or cereal, and you’ll geta good portion of your recommendeddaily amount.

Manager’s CornerHappy Father’s Day!It’s hard to believe it is June

already; the memories of winter arestill etched in my mind. Hopefully timewill slow down enough so we canenjoy all that summer has to offer.

Congratulations to the Class of2015. We wish you the best of luck foryour future plans. Great job to all thestudents who made it through anotherschool year. Way to go!

If you plan on participating in theyard sale on June 19 and 20; pleasebe sure you are set up and ready by8 a.m. We will also be serving hotdogs and light refreshments onJune 19 at noon if you are interestedin joining us. Anyone interested inmaking a side dish or dessert iswelcome to do so.

Don’t forget dad on June 21.Happy Father’s Day!

Thank you,Sandy

If the Shoe Fits, Fix ItIn 1999, there were about

60,000 shoe repair shops nationwide.Today, fewer than 7,000 of thesebusinesses remain. A surge ininexpensive shoes imported fromabroad has made it cheaper toreplace most shoes than to repairthem. To survive, small repairshops now offer additional servicesand target customers who invest inmore expensive leather footwearand custom-fit shoes. In addition toboots and shoes, these shops canrepair handbags, belts and otherleather items.

Grate Cheese With EaseFreeze semisoft cheeses for about

half an hour before grating. Sprayingthe grater with cooking spray will alsomake it easier to shred cheese.

Thanks, DadHonoring fathers and celebrating

fatherhood, Father’s Day is the thirdSunday in June.

Scarlett’s Story“Gone With the Wind” was

published on June 30, 1936. AuthorMargaret Mitchell won the PulitzerPrize for fiction the next year.

Nature’s MusicMany people find nature sounds

soothing, but a recent study fromPennsylvania State University showedthey can also lift your spirits if you’refeeling blue. For the biggestmood-boosting effect, listen to arecording of nature sounds withheadphones or in a quiet room soother noises don’t interfere.

Nature’s Best DadsAnimals don’t often get nominated

for father of the year, so let’s hear itfor several who should. HappyFather’s Day to:

Emperor penguins. Females needto feed and refuel after laying eggs,leaving males to incubate the eggs inthe frigid Antarctic. For two months,the penguin dads balance an egg ontheir feet, protecting it with theirbrooding pouches. After the chickshatch, the fathers feed them amilk-like substance until themothers return.

Marmosets. These tree-dwellingprimates often give birth to twins ortriplets. When the babies are a fewweeks old, the father steps in to helpraise the young—feeding, groomingand carrying them on his back.

Mourning doves. Thesemonogamous birds team up to reartheir broods. After working together tobuild a nest, Dad sits on the eggs frommorning to afternoon, then Mom takesover until dawn. Both take turnsfeeding their hatchlings.

Sea catfish. Unlike most fish,this bewhiskered father refuses toleave his offspring to fend forthemselves. In fact, he protects thefertilized eggs and the hatchlings inhis mouth for months, forgoing foodthe whole time.

Wolves. Predator mammals aren’tknown for having doting fathers, whichis why the wolf pack is a special familybond. While the she-wolf guards pupsin the den, the father—her mate forlife—hunts for the family. Later, heacts as a protective mentor.

“It is a wise fatherthat knows his own child.”

—William Shakespeare

Enjoy a Safe SummerOutdoor summer fun can

sometimes lead to injuries. Beprepared for any seasonal hazardswith the following prevention and firstaid tips.

Bee stings. A blunt-edgedobject like a credit card works best toremove a bee’s stinger. Clean thearea with soap and water, then applycortisone cream or calamine lotion. Ifa serious reaction develops, seekmedical attention.

Poison ivy or poison oak. The

plants’ oils often cause an allergicreaction, so remove the oils as soonas possible by washing the affectedarea with soap and water. If a rashdevelops, soothe skin with a bakingsoda bath. An over-the-counter oralantihistamine and topical cortisonecream can ease the itching.

Tick bites. Wear long pants andlong-sleeved shirts in tick-infestedareas; insect repellent also helps. Ifyou find a tick on your skin, remove itwith tweezers, then clean the bite andapply antiseptic. If the bite siteexpands or develops a rash within30 days, see your doctor.

Sunburn. Reduce the risk ofsunburn by staying indoors between11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and alwayswearing sunscreen. If you getsunburned, treat the pain andinflammation with cool compressesand ibuprofen. Seek medical advice ifthe sunburn is severe.

Cool Summer Side DishesSummer meals often feature light,

easy-to-prepare foods. Beat the heatwith these ideas for delicious sidedishes that don’t require any cooking.

Salads. Forget simple lettuce anddressing blends. Instead, considermarinating sliced heirloom tomatoesand shallots in balsamic vinegar, oliveoil and tarragon; or try a spinach andred bell pepper salad tossed withginger, soy sauce and peanut oil.

Slaws. Break away from theordinary by using radicchio, fenneland nectarines mixed with buttermilk,sour cream and vinegar. Considerjazzing up a traditional cabbage slawby adding green onions, redpeppers, apples, raisins or peanuts.

Dips and salsas. Layer creamcheese, smoked salmon, sour cream,red onions and dill weed in a pie platefor a special savory dip. Put a newspin on salsa by using chopped and

whole blueberries combined withlemon juice, cilantro, jalapenos andred bell pepper. Other salsapossibilities include mangoes,cucumbers, radishes, watermelonand peaches.

Soups. Refreshing summertimesoups that are served cold include thechunky tomato-based gazpacho andthe creamy vichyssoise. Go for theunexpected by incorporatingcucumbers, fennel, avocados, carrots,watermelon, strawberries, cherries orpineapple in your cold soupconcoctions.

The Evolution of ZoosAs spring gives way to summer,

consider planning a trip to the zoo fora chance to view the world’s mostmagnificent creatures.

Modern zoos strive to createhabitats resembling naturalenvironments, encouraging healthy,happy animals and a good learningexperience for visitors.

Today’s zoos focus on speciesconservation, and many of themoperate breeding programs that helprestore populations of endangeredanimals, such as tigers, wolvesand elephants.

The idea of collecting animals goesback far in our history.

In ancient Egypt, Greece andChina, royalty and aristocracy keptpersonal menageries of animals as asign of status and wealth. Baboons,hippopotamuses and elephants wereamong the exotic animals displayed.The practice spread to Europe asexplorers captured unusual animalsfor their monarchs’ private enjoyment.

England’s royal collection openedto the public in the 16th century,during the reign of Elizabeth I.

During Europe’s Age ofEnlightenment in the 18th century,zoos became places for scientificstudy. A large public zoo opened inParis in 1793, displaying aristocrats’menageries seized during the FrenchRevolution. Animals were kept incramped cages to showcase as manyas possible in limited space, a practicethat continued into the 20th century.

Watermelon Rind, Carrotand Pineapple Slaw

Dressing Ingredients:• 1/4 cup fat-free plain

Greek yogurt• 1/4 cup low-fat sour cream• 1 1/2 tablespoons stone-

ground mustard• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar• 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice• 1 tablespoon sugar• 1 teaspoon poppy seeds• 2 teaspoons olive oil• Salt and pepper to tasteSlaw Ingredients:• 4 cups grated watermelon

rind with fruit and greenpeel removed

• 1 cup grated carrot• 1 1/2 cups diced fresh pineappleDirections:In small bowl, blend together

dressing ingredients thoroughly.Set aside.

Place watermelon rind on severallayers of paper towels to soak upexcess fluid.

In medium-sized bowl, combinedressing, rind, carrot and pineapple,and toss to thoroughly coat.

Find more recipes atwww.Watermelon.org.

Wit & Wisdom“When the sun is shining I can doanything; no mountain is too high,

no trouble too difficult.”—Wilma Rudolph

“Those who bring sunshine intothe lives of others cannot keep it

from themselves.”—James M. Barrie

“I don’t ask for the meaning of thesong of a bird or the rising of the sunon a misty morning. There they are,

and they are beautiful.”—Pete Hamill

“The sun does not shine for a fewtrees and flowers, but for the

wide world’s joy.”—Henry Ward Beecher

“The day of the sun is like the day of aking. It is a promenade in the morning,

a sitting on the throne at noon,a pageant in the evening.”

—Wallace Stevens

“Is it so small a thing to have enjoyedthe sun, to have lived light in the

spring, to have loved, to have thought,to have done.”

—Matthew Arnold

“The sun, the earth, love, friends, ourvery breath are parts of the banquet.”

—Rebecca Harding Davis

“My sun sets to rise again.”—Robert Browning

“Nothing can beat the smell of dewand flowers and the odor that comes

out of the earth when thesun goes down.”—Ethel Waters

“A day without sunshine is like,you know, night.”—Steve Martin

1885: The Statue of Liberty arrives in

New York Harbor as a gift of friendship

from France. The landmark was shipped

across the Atlantic in 350 pieces.

1894: Congress establishes Labor Day

as a federal holiday.

1922: The American Library Association

awards the first Newbery Medal, which

honors children’s literature, to

“The Story of Mankind” by Hendrik

Willem van Loon.

1933: The first drive-in movie theater

opens in Camden, N.J.

1934: Disney character Donald Duck

makes his screen debut in the cartoon

“The Wise Little Hen.”

1939: Dedicated to preserving

America’s favorite pastime, the National

Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

opens in Cooperstown, N.Y.

1953: Queen Elizabeth II is

formally crowned monarch of the

United Kingdom at a lavish

coronation ceremony in London’s

Westminster Abbey.

1974: The Universal Product Code,

better known as a bar code, is used for

the first time, allowing electronic price

scanning of consumer products.

1980: CNN, the first 24-hour TV news

network, makes its first broadcast.

1983: With the launch of the space

shuttle Challenger, Sally Ride becomes

the first American woman to travel into

space. At age 32, she was also the

youngest astronaut in space.

1997: The first book in the Harry Potter

series, “Harry Potter and the

Philosopher's Stone,” is published in the

U.K. The title of the later American

edition was changed to “Harry Potter

and the Sorcerer’s Stone.”

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