Loyalty Pawn Employee Services Corner

A DID YOU KNOW…

July is named after Roman dictator Julius Caesar (100 B.C.–44 B.C.). Caesar developed the precursor to the Gregorian calendar we use today.

This year, our summer 2022 will start off with warm to hot temperatures and isolated thunderstorms across most of the United States, except for cool and wet conditions over the Appalachians and Ohio Valley. As for the rest of summer, the United States is in for another season of high heat.

July Celebrations Galore Days

• July 1 is Canada Day, a Canadian federal holiday that celebrates the creation of the Dominion of Canada in 1867.

• July 3 brings the start of the hot and sultry Dog Days of Summer! Read all about the Dog Days of Summer.

• July 4 is Independence Day (U.S.). On the fourth of July, we celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Don’t forget to raise the flag!

• July 14 is Bastille Day, which commemorates the storming of the Bastille and the start of the French Revolution.

• July 29 marks Islamic New Year, which begins with the first sighting of the crescent Moon after the new Moon in the month of Muharram. This event signals the start of the Islamic lunar calendar year.

July … Just for Fun Days

• July 11: International Town Criers Day

• July 17: World Emoji Day

• July 22: Spooner’s Day

• July 23: National Day of the Cowboy

• July 27: Take Your Houseplants for a Walk Day

July Astronomy

July’s full Moon, the full Buck Moon, occurs on Wednesday, July 13. It reaches peak illumination at 2:38 P.M. (EDT) that evening, rising above the horizon just after sunset. Plus, it’s the biggest and brightest supermoon of the year.

Summer Sliders

The sweet and savory topping is made with apples and the chili base gives a nice kick of unexpected heat. What an absolutely wonderful combination of flavors!

Ingredients (Slider and Balsamic Glaze)

2 pounds freshly ground beef chuck 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley

2 teaspoons salt

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon Balsamic Glaze (*see below)

1 tablespoon melted butter

2 teaspoons dark-brown sugar

1 teaspoon chili paste

12 slices sharp white cheddar cheese

12 brioche slider rolls or dinner rolls, split in half

1 cup coarsely chopped red leaf lettuce

• For sliders: Break beef into clumps by hand and put into a bowl.Add parsley and salt.

• In another bowl, whisk together Worcestershire sauce, Balsamic Glaze (*see below), melted butter, brown sugar, and chili paste.

• Add to beef and gently mix to combine. Form into 12 patties.

• Cook on grill for 3 minutes. Turn over, top each with slice of cheddar, and cook for 3 minutes more. Transfer patties to a plate.

• Place rolls split side down on grill for 1 minute, or until lightly toasted.

• To assemble: Spread mayonnaise on bottom half of each roll.Arrange lettuce on top.Add patty, cheese side up. Halve each bacon slice. Put one half on each patty. Top with relish and remaining roll halves.

Balsamic Glaze

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup balsamic vinegar with 1/4 cup brown sugar. Allow sugar to melt, then bring to a low boil and cook 2 minutes, or until glaze coats the back of a spoon. Cool, transfer to a jar with a lid, and keep in the refrigerator.

401K-Loyalty Pawn Retirement $avings Program

Are you saving for retirement? Why not start today? If you have completed 12 months of service with Loyalty Pawn, you’re eligible to participate and start putting away those pretax (or post tax Roth) dollars into your very own 401k account. To enroll, send me an email and I’ll help you get started. Contact Employee Services at employeeservices@loyaltypawn.com Start saving for retirement’s tomorrow, today!

JULY’S BIRTH FLOWERS ARE THE LARKSPUR AND WATER LILY.

THE LARKSPUR, ESPECIALLY WHITE FORMS, GENERALLY INDICATES LIGHTHEARTEDNESS; PINK, FICKLENESS; PURPLE, FIRST LOVE.

THE WATER LILY SYMBOLIZES PURITY OF HEART

If you need HR, Payroll, Benefits, or Family support, Loyalty Pawn’s Employee Services is only a phone call, text message, or email away, on demand, anytime! 916-752-2255 employeeservices@loyaltypawn.com