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STEVE DAVIS BREEZE EDITOR IN CHIEF STEPPING DOWN

Steve Davis, who has been the editor of this publication for 10+ years, recently announced that he was stepping down as our “Editor in Chief” to focus on other endeavors Steve and his family, wife Carol and daughter Erica have done an outstanding job compiling the Breeze and getting it out the door every month

People who are familiar with similar publications in other parks have commented about how we consistently have the best monthly magazine in the area. That’s due to the work of the Davis family and the team they coordinates with. The LSG Social Activities Committee Board, and in fact all residents, want to thank Steve, Carol, and Erica for their contribution to our community and wish them well

ThankYouDavisFamily!

HELP WANTED

Did you want to be editor of your High School Newsletter, but didn’t get the chance? Now you can! The Lakeshore Gardens monthly magazine, the Breeze, is looking for a resident (or two as a team) to serve as “Editor in Chief” This position is responsible for compiling all the articles, pictures, flyers and information and arranging them in a format that can be sent to the printer. This is accomplished by coordinating with the various contributors around the park who write the articles, create the flyers, take the pictures and provide the information that is published in the Breeze The position does NOT require the person to write anything They should be familiar and comfortable working with text, graphics and pictures in Microsoft Word, Publisher, Canva or other similar programs Typically they will spend 2-4 hours per month, primarily during the first 10 days of the month, preparing the Breeze for printing at the end of the month and distribution the following month. You don’t have to be a long-term resident! This is a great opportunity to get involved in the community If interested, contact: Bob Sher, President, LSG Social Activities Committee, 805-701-7439 or bob@rssher.com

Do you have a golf cart, or do you like to walk? If the answer is Yes to either of these questions you may want to consider volunteering as a Delivery Elf We have a group of residents that deliver flyers via tube mail to every home in the park It’s a great way to help the community and gives you a reason to get out and about. We now have one route available. If interested, please call or text: Kathy Krass, Publicity Chair, 760-710 7311

Steve, Carol, and Erica Davis

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES NOTES

There will be no Monthly Breakfasts for June, July, andAugust

Please watch for information regarding September Happy Summer!

FREE OPEN DANCE PARTY!

Tuesday, June 3rd, 6pm in the Rec Room

Love to Dance? Join us for a FREE Dance Party! All are welcome to come and listen to all types of music and get up and dance Led by Valerie Mitchell Watch for more information

Friday, July 11

Rec Room Doors Open at 5:30pm Line Dancing 6:00-7:00pm $10/person

Easy Instruction All Levels Welcome Led By Christine Alesiani

LSG CLOTHING SALE

Friday, September 26 Residents Only Saturday, September 27 Open to Public

Please Save Your Donations of Gently Used Men’s & Women’s Clothing including: Pants, Coats, Jackets, Sweaters, Dresses, Shirts, Hats, Scarves, Jewelry, Purses, Shoes and Hangers

Contacts: Jane: jbossart11@gmail com or 760-529-3675

Nancy: npgallavan@gmail.com or 417-505-8170

Other Upcoming Events- Watch for Details

National Night Out, August 5

Ice Cream Social, August 10

Mens’ BBQ, August 23

Casino Nite, September 20

Our April meeting was a well-attended luncheon with members and significant others Everyone enjoyed delicious corned beef sandwiches, trimmings and desserts on the patio A big thank you to those who donated time and dishes for the event to make it a success

Since June is the month of our flag, I would like to concentrate on our beautiful American flag We are so honored to live in a free country and fly our flag known as Old Glory or the Stars and Stripes

It features 13 horizontal stripes alternating bright red and crisp white with 50 white stars on blue in the upper left corner representing 50 states of the union Our flag has always been symbolic of qualities of human spirit that Americans cherish.

Red represents courage and readiness to sacrifice White signifies pure intentions and high ideals Blue symbolizes vigilance and justice

For many of us, the flag represents more It is a symbol of liberty and freedom, like the Statue of Liberty; ones we are willing to stand up for

If you choose to display our flag, you should do so properly and maintain it. When your flag is no longer a fitting emblem to display, it should be destroyed in a dignified manner You should retire your flag if it is torn, has fraying edges, is faded, no longer has vibrant colors, has holes or is stained

So far, we have retired 225 flags to date! Thank you to all who have done so!

The LSG Veterans Club has a drop box to deposit your old flag by the gym. If you need assistance or have a question, please call Carol Matthews at 760-402-0111 A vet can assist you if you need help.

APRIL MIXER

The April Mixer was held on April 25th. Despite it being a bit damp and chilly, a hearty and enthusiastic group came out for some drinks, food and fun. Thanks to Kathy Arman, on behalf of management, and Ali Wolff, on behalf of LSG Social Activities, for coordinating this fabulous event the last Friday of each month.

JUNE MIXER

June 27, 2025 5pm – 7pm Clubhouse Patio

Thank You Shannon Itzaina for Chairing this Great Event!

NEED YOU

Our annual July 4th celebration is the highlight of the year here at LSG, and we’re already in full planning mode! This year’s event is once again being organized by our Social Activities Board, along with a fantastic team of “Department Heads” who are leading the charge on everything from activities to logistics. We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with planning in the coming weeks and to lend a hand on the day of the event. Whether you have a few hours or a lot of energy to share, we’d love to have you on board every bit helps make this celebration unforgettable!

LSG JULY 4TH PLANNING TEAM

All volunteers are invited to an appreciation party to be held on July 13th. To volunteer, please contact the department head of an area you’re interested in or our Social Activities President, Bob Sher at 805 701-7439

GET READY FOR 4th of JULY FUN! TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!

THE CAKE WALK

For Only $1 You Might Win a Delicious Treat!

Strollaroundthenumberedcircletosomecatchymusic,andifyou areonthewinningnumberwhenthemusicstops,youcanpickyour sweettreat!Thereare3Walksperhourwith3winnerseach“Walk” . Youhaveagreatchanceoftakinghomeaprize!Therewillbe10Walks foratotalof30winners!ThefirstWalkwillstartat10:45amandthe lastat1:50pm.

OFF TO THE RACES!

Who Needs Del Mar?!

LSGwillhaveourownhorseraces!Bet$2onSparkle,McPaddy, HoneyRose,SeaBiscuit,Tabasco,orMidnight!Therewillbe6races andall6horseswillbeineachrace.Ifyouhavethewinninghorse, youwin$5!Firstraceisat11:15amandlastat1:45pm. Placeyour betandcomewatchthemrun!

WHEEL OF FORTUNE

Try your luck at the wheel of fortune! Newtothe4thgamesthisyearistheWheelofFortune. Foronly$1takeachanceataspintowin Raffle Tickets for Big Prizes!

REMINDER: PleaseRemembertoBringLOTSofMoney. SmallerDenominationssuchas$20,$10,$5and$1Billsare Best.ThankYou!

LSG 4th of July Celebration

Friday, July 4th

Gates Open 10:30am-2:30pm

Open to All Residents & Guests

Good Old Fashioned BBQ Lunch

Duck Race - Horse Races - Cake Walk

Wheel of Fortune

Kids Corner for Kiddie Games

Big Raffle 50/50 Raffle

DUCK RACES

The Story of Maizy

Hi! My name is Maizy and I’m a little plastic duck. I think Mom named me for my yellow color. I’ve been working out, swimming laps, getting in shape I’m gonna compete in the Lakeshore Gardens SocialActivities 4th of July Duck Race!

Some of my competitors are blue and some are pink I’m concerned how much my color will affect my outcome Are people prejudice towards certain colors of duck? My friend Bluebell swears everyone loves blue and not very many like yellow, but my other friend Pinky says Bluebell is just jealous of my pretty color

“I’ve never raced before, but I totally understand how this works.”

First, all my competitors and I are put into big buckets Then all the residents of LSG come and pick out the ducks they think look the fastest Because this is my first time, I might be at the bottom of the bucket Please, if you’re choosing a duck, pull me out from the bottom, PLEASE! Mom says most owners buy more than one duck ‘cuz 1 duck costs $3, but they can get 3 ducks for $8, and 4 ducks for $10 Mom says any owner can only put a max of 12 ducks per race She says something about increasing their odds of winning, which didn’t make sense to me Since I’m gonna win, I’m the only one they need! When I told mom this she said my head was getting to big for my tail, which I didn’t understand either.

Once I get chosen for the race, my owner decides which heat to run me in There are three heats during the day with 100 ducks in each heat In each heat, the first duck over the falls wins $25 for their owner! The second duck wins $15 and the third wins $10 PLUS, the first 15 ducks (3 money winners and the next 12) to cross the falls in each heat get to compete in the Final Championship Race! Please, you gotta choose me ‘cuz I promise if you choose me I will be in the Championship, that’s what I’ve been training for! I’m planning to be one of the three money winners! NO, I’m gonna be the first of the three!!!

All day, the crowds cheer on their ducks in each heat. When I hear you cheering for me I paddle even faster than ever.After I win my heat, I get a break to recover before the Championship race, which is at 2:00pm on the 4th of July.

So now, the championship race is ready to start and I am one of 45 ducks in the final race (the first 15 of each of the first 3 races). I’m so excited! I’m gonna win!

The horn blast starts the race and I paddle like crazy!

My owner is going to win $150 when I go over the falls first.

The second duck $75 and the third duck will get $35 for their owners.

I know they will all try hard, BUT I’M GONNA WIN!

LOOKING FOR A NEW ACTIVITY TO TRY?

Check out Line Dancing Led by Christine Alesiani!

Next Session Friday, July 11

Rec Room Doors Open at 5:30pm

Dancing 6:00 -7:00pm

$10/per person

Upcoming Events Sponsored by the LSG Resident Association Board

May 30th 4pm-5pm: YAYA (You are not Alone) Presentation by the Carlsbad Police Department.

LSG Rec Room just prior to our monthly Resident Mixer. This will be valuable information and resources for all of us who live in the park. DO NOT MISS IT!

July 12th 10:00am: Next RA board meeting in the Sunset Lounge followed immediately by the Social Activities General Meeting at 11:00am.

August 5th: NATIONAL NIGHT OUT. 4pm-8pm. On Santa Cruz near the corner of Santa Barbara

St. Bring a potluck dish to share and lawn chairs to sit in. There will be representatives from the Carlsbad Police Department as well as the Carlsbad Fire Department and maybe even a visit from our Mayor!

September 25th: Smoke Alarm Update and Replacements.

PARK-WIDE CLEAN UP DAY! DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED: We will be providing some large containers for you to be able to discard unwanted items and debris. Volunteers are needed to help with this project!

Dominoes Season 10 ended in March. On each night of play, 4 people take home winnings for that evening At the end of the Season, all scores are used to determine the Seasons Winners

Season 10 Winners:

10th place Laurie Wolcott, 9th place Saundra Castruita, 8th place Liz Gunzelman, 7th place Sharon Brahms, 6th place Jody Betry, 5th place Barb Wilmot, 4th place Carol Matthews

Top 3 Winners:

3rd place winning $75 and a trophy Chris Castro

2nd place winning $100 and a trophy Jane Bossart

1st place winning $150 and a trophy Sandy Rau

All 24 Dominoes members who played at least 10 times and attended the delicious banquet courtesy of Mary Artale, went home with different amounts of prize money We all are proud of the accomplishments of each person

Our Season 11 has begun and we are always ready to welcome newcomers. We meet on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Wednesdays of each month at 6 PM - 8 PM in the Rec Room You do not need to have prior knowledge as we are glad to instruct You can stop by on one of our play nights, or call for more information: Lin and Denny Moeller, (563)579-3194.

Introducing Shannon Itzaina

by Phee Sherline

Please note: This profile was originally scheduled to appear in the March 2025 Breeze. Since that edition wasn’t printed, we’re republishing the profile this month.

Back in the days when Shannon was a traditional homemaker she volunteered as VP of the PTA and led two Girl Scout troops. She was busy with four kids and lots of volunteering duties. Being a volunteer is in her blood so when she was nominated as first VP of the Social Activities Committee she accepted. Then she was nominated as VP of the Residents Association. She accepted that job too, busy but glad to serve in both jobs.

When Shannon was about to be born, her parents lived in North Carolina. Her mother wanted her to be a Virginian so she made sure Shannon was born there and gave her the commemorative name of Shannon Doah. Young Shannon loved to dance and dreamed of being a ballet dancer. She took lessons, had point shoes, practiced and loved it but by age 13 she was 5’8”, well out of ballerina range.

When she was in high school her mother moved the family to Iowa, remarried and lived on a 100 acre farm. In 1984 Shannon graduated in a class of 25 and went to Iowa State University. Her parents moved back to North Carolina and she joined them. Shannon got a job there as a manager at a clothing store and met her exhusband while working there. They had four children, all born in different states as they moved six times in 16 years. The last stop was California.

Shortly after she was divorced she met Jim Itzaina (pronounced Its-eye-na). She worked as manager of Brighton Collectibles in Escondido. Many of her sales associates were getting real estate licenses. When she moved so many times before her divorce it was always her job to find a new house and sell the old one. Even her grandparents came to her for advice on what price to set as they planned to sell their home. Retail hours are not family friendly so she decided to get her license and start her own business.

She’s been through a lot of adversity including a suicide close the family. From these experiences she developed her personal mission find the best in each person you meet, be kind and inclusive. Guided by this philosophy, as chair of the New Years Eve party at LSG she designed a new take. It was a casual New York theme with fresh pizza and a Trivia game intended to include everyone partnered or solo. At 9:00 Trivia stopped and the New Year New York time was toasted with champagne for everyone.

Jim and Shannon married 16 years ago. Between them there are seven children and four of them came along on their honeymoon in Vegas. Jim and Shannon retired five years ago, sold everything and moved to North Carolina for three years living in a 900 sq ft house. “Best three years of my life,” she says. They sold that house and drove across country three times in five months in the process of moving back to California. In LSG they bought a house sight unseen. They recently made alterations to allow her mother to live with them giving her some space of her own.

Now they are settled in with bike rides nearly every day covering 30 miles a week on average. They are very food conscious, where it comes from, how it’s made. They eat the rainbow salad made of red cabbage, carrots, peppers, broccoli and cauliflower. Shannon makes lunch shakes using the veggies as a base. All this to say this is a happy, healthy duo doing their thing, giving back to the world in their own special ways.

Please note: This article was originally scheduled to appear in the March 2025 Breeze. Since that edition wasn’t printed, we’re republishing the article this month.

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TEEING UP GOLF

Toughest Tee Time in America…… Pebble Beach, Torrey Pines, Harbor Town, August National?? The answer is Landmand Golf Club near Homer, Nebraska. This course was built on 588 acres of farmland purchased by a Danish emigre. His grandson, Will Anderson, the founder of Landmand (means farmland in Dutch), opened the course to the public in September 2022.

In the beginning the land was determined too steep for most farming but eventually was used to grow soybeans and corn. Will became a talented golfer, moved away to Chicago and began working at a private club.

In 2008 Will returned to Nebraska for a job in the family business. His father had bought a golf course in the area that he thought one day would be great farmland. Will redesigned it into a 9 hole course called Old Dune. It was then that Will started imagining the original 588 acre farmland as the site for a golf course. (His father saw a golf course and imagined farmland. Will saw farmland and imagined a golf course.)

After the course opened, word was spreading in the Golf World about the magnificent layout, views, and course. In 2023 the roughly 10,000 tee times (their golf season runs May thru October) sold out in a couple months. In 2024 the tee times were all sold in several hours. At midnight on December 31, 2024, ALL the tee times for 2025 were sold out in less than ONE HOUR!!

Landmand green fees are $150 to play, which is about what it costs for a caddy to play Pebble which charges $675 per round.

Hemm gets a HatTrick…..

Art Hemm had his short game going and won the A Flight $25 GOLF MART prize, the longest drive, closest to the pin, adding 3 birdies; but only barely beating out Mary Burns who was one shot behind in 2nd place. Dan Field was 3rd, and Paul Zellerbach took 4th. (Paul’s streak of 2 straight monthly 1st place finishes was snapped.)

Other birdie winners in the A Flight - Jim Norfleet, Mary Burns. Edah Shuttleworth’s daughter in law guest Gina also had two birdies.

In the B Flight Diana Field carded a gross 67, net 43!! to capture 1st place and the $25 GOLF MART prize. Diana also received cash for her birdie, (Diana hasn’t learned it’s not good golf etiquette to beat your husband - this bad - by 7 strokes gross and 13 strokes net! Poor Dan!!). Jess Hudson came in 2nd, added a birdie and cashed out the “chip-in” jar. Larry Acker was 3rd - also getting closest to the pin, and Jerry Lau took 4th and capturing long drive honors.

LSG golfers play on the first Friday every month. All residents, friends and family are welcome. We play at the Exec at Lakehouse . Contact Jim Norfleet @ 760 712-6503 or email mejnor@roadrunner.com

MILESTONES

Tracey

Renee

IN MEMORIAM

We remember our neighbors who recently passed Claudia Knorr

DeLynn Hood Willis Warnick

CORRECTION

In the May Breeze one of the birthday celebrants in this picture was identified incorrectly. Of course, on the left is Linda Bewley. On the right is Jen Fink. Sorry for the error.

May Bingo Birthdays

On May 8th Evelyn Llewelyn, Laura Giddings, Jennifer Jacoby, Judy Fink, John Tobin and Dennese Klamberg were all recognized for their May birthday. Having them with us made us all winners!

Passport Picture

I may want to travel one day, ask a woman along to share meals and my bed in some ancient city. Ensconced in centuries old stone buildings we will need each other to stay warm at night.

But I don’t have a passport. I begin the process with a photograph taken at the UPS store. Their digital camera has lines on the screen, like a sniper’s rifle scope, to get the best shot.

I ask for the Brad Pitt version, but somehow come out looking a lot like Walter Brennan. Photographs are unforgiving. The camera doesn’t romanticize, it sees you as you are.

Clifton King

Dreams and Mythology The Wave

Summer still weeks away, sky stark in its absence of clouds. Yet, a blanket of fog, thick as a Scottish brogue, floats on the ocean. And the waves, like that siren’s song, lure me in. This cold morning ocean, angry with waves birthed by some distant storm. Sunlight sparkles off blue walls that make promises of pleasure and power. I paddle out, my reason for being realized. On the horizon the wave I’ve been waiting for, the wave I was born to ride.

I paddle hard, offer up a small prayer. The ocean swells up beneath me, lifts me into the sky. We fly toward shore, morph into a creature from my dreams, a creature worthy of a place in Greek mythology: half man half wave.

King

Resident Association Board

President: Dave Yarnall

951-536-5633 daveyarnall.dy@gmail.com

Vice President: Shannon Itzaina 760-420-3227 shannonbeachmom@gmail.com

Secretary: Edah Shuttleworth 801-209-0909 edahlsgra@gmail.com

Treasurer: Jo Adamcik 858-405-7440 shejomama@hotmail.com

Director-at-Large Tom Miller 209-663-7094 tommiller1947@gmail.com

Director-at-Large Art Hemm 970-456-7551 arthemm@gmail.com

Social Activities Board

President: Bob Sher 805-701-7439 bob@rssher.com

1st Vice President: Shannon Itzaina 760-420-3227 shannonbeachmom@gmail.com

2nd Vice President: Dorothy Langevin 909-856-9818 galangevin@yahoo.com

Secretary: Lorne Schmidt 702-738-0738 lornediane@msn.com

Treasurer: Jane Bossart 760-529-3675 jbossart11@gmail.com

Corresponding Sec: Marc Weiswasser 702-303-7802 marc@casinorecruiter.com

Publicity Manager: Kathy Krass 760-710-7311 twogypsiesfleamarket@gmail.com

LSG Website Admin: Robin Ferencz-Kotfica 760-431-2093 rkotfica@gmail.com

Clifton

Lakeshore Gardens Mobile Home Park 2025 Board Members

Puzzles and Word Games you can

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9.“Gimme ___!” (start of an Iowa State cheer)

10.Trowel wielder

11.Flexible mineral

13.Believed

14.African conflict of 1899-1902

16.Not out

17.Big Apple attraction, with “the”

18.In attendance

20.Shiver from fear

22.Chill

24.Big time?

25.Wuss

27.Chemical ending

28.“The Republic” writer

29.Darling Down

1.Poets’ feet

2.Part of “the works”

3.“Good one!”

4.Morning, for short

5.Gandhi’s title

6.Conniver

7.Fa follower

8.Terminate

12.Chair part 15.___ bit 18.Companionless 19.C.I.A. director under Clinton and Bush 20.Charlie, for one 21.Page 22.Software program, briefly 23.“For Me and My ___”

26.Rocky’s greeting

The headline is a clue to the answer in the diagonal.

Heliport Wordoku

How to solve wordoku puzzles

You only need logic and patience to solve a wordoku.

Simply make sure that each 3x3 square region has only one letter from the word HELIPORT. Similarly, each letter can only appear once in a column or row

in the larger grid. The difficulty on this puzzle is medium.

TRIVIA TEASER

Looking Glass

1.What weekly radio program has been hosted by Ira Glass since 1995? a"Car Talk," b-"This American Life," c-"All Things Considered," d-"A Prairie Home Companion."

2. What broken crystal animal is offered to Jim by Laura at the end of the Tennessee Williams play "The Glass Menagerie"? a-Unicorn, b-Swan, c-Deer, d-Alligator.

3.What architect designed the glass pyramid in the courtyard of the Louvre Museum in Paris? a-William Burgess, b-I.M. Pei, c- Eliel Saarinen, d- Benjamin Latrobe.

4.What New Wave band had a #1 hit with the song "Heart of Glass" in 1979? a-The Happenings, b-The Dolls, c-Blondie, d-Wang Chung.

5.Father Time carries an hourglass in one hand, and what object in the other hand? a-Football, b-Flute, c-Beaker, dScythe.

6.What actress is accused of being a Soviet spy in the comedy film "The GlassBottom Boat"? a-Doris Day, b-Eleanor Powell, c-Judy Garland, d-Brigitte Bardot.

7.Which of the dwarves in Disney's "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" wore glasses? a-Happy, b-Bashful, c-Doc, d-Grumpy.

8. What was the last name of the police detective played by Ron Glass on "Barney Miller"? a-Meyers, b-OíHara, c-Harris, dRiley.

9. Who recorded the 1974 top 10 song "Long Tall Glasses (I Can Dance)"? a-John Denver, b-Engelbert Humperdinck, c-Carl Douglas, d-Leo Sayer.

10.Selenium is used in glassmaking to create glass of what color? a-Red, b-Yellow, c-Violet, d-Green.

QUOTES

Less ego, more wealth. Saving money is the gap between your ego and your income, and wealth is what you don't see. So wealth is created by suppressing what you could buy today in order to have more stuff or more options in the future.

Morgan Housel

More people can be greater leaders than they think they can, but they need a purpose greater than themselves.

William J. Clinton, 42nd president of the United States.

Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.

Frequently attributed to Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of the United State

Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan, "Press on," has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.

Calvin Coolidge, 30th president of the United States, from a sign on his desk.

Any man worth his salt will stick up for what he believes right, but it takes a slightly better man to acknowledge instantly and without reservation that he is in error.

Andrew Jackson, 7th president of the United States

Live without pretending, Love without depending, Listen without defending, Speak without offending.

Aubrey Drake Graham (Drake), Recording artist, songwriter

If Trivial Pursuit had been designed by economists, it would have had 100 questions and 3,000 answers.

Ronald Reagan

The Lighter Side

Rice Preference

The young woman really thought she'd been very patient through a protracted period of dating with no talk of marriage.

One night her steady boyfriend took her to a Chinese restaurant. As he perused the menu, he casually asked her, "So . . . how do you like your rice? Boiled? Steamed? Or fried?"

Without missing a beat, she looked over her menu at him and replied clearly, "Thrown."

Talking Clock

While proudly showing off his new apartment to friends late one night, one wag led the way to his bedroom where there was a big brass gong.

"What's that big brass gong for?" one of the guests asked.

"Why, that's the talking clock," the man replied. "Watch", the man said, giving the gong an ear-shattering pound with a hammer.

Suddenly, someone on the other side of the wall screamed, "F'gosh sakes, you idiot, it's 2 a.m. in the morning!"

Apples

The children were lined up in the cafeteria of a Catholic elementary school for lunch. At the head of the table was a large pile of apples. The nun made a note, and posted on the apple tray:

"Take only ONE. God is watching."

Moving further along the lunch line, at the other end of the table was a large pile of chocolate chip cookies.

A child had written a note, "Take all you want. God is watching the apples."

Answers to Looking Glass

1-b, "This American Life" 2-a, Unicorn 3-b, I.M. Pei 4-c, Blondie 5-d, Scythe 6-a, Doris Day 7-c, Doc 8-c, Harris 9-d, Leo ayer 10-a, Red

ADOPT-A-SHELTER-CAT MONTH. Web: aspca.org

June 2025 Calendar

ALZHEIMER'S AND BRAIN AWARENESS MONTH. Web: alz.org.

CATARACT AWARENESS MONTH

DEMENTIA CARE PROFESSIONALS MONTH. Web: alzfdn.org.

FIREWORKS SAFETY MONTHS. June 1-July 4. Web: preventblindness. org.

JUNE DAIRY MONTH. Web: nfraweb. org.

NATIONAL OCEAN MONTH

NATIONAL POLLINATOR MONTH.

NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH. Web: nsc.org.

NATIONAL ZOO AND AQUARIUM MONTH. Web: aza.org

PERENNIAL GARDENING MONTH. Web: perennialplant.org

1-July 31, Fireworks Safety Months. By Prevent Blindness America.

1-30, National Safety Month. Safety at work, at home, and on the road. National Safety Council

1.National Cancer Survivors Day.38th year.

2, Scopes Trial began, 1925. It challenged the teaching of evolution in schools, a 100-year milestone for science education debates.

3, World Bicycle Day. Recognized by the UN to promote cycling for health, sustainability, and transport.

4, Chrysler Corporation founded in 1925. A 100-year milestone for the automotive industry.

5, World Environment Day. Observed in over 100 countries.

6, National Donut Day. Celebrates the Salvation Army's "Doughnut Lassies" from World War I, observed on the first Friday of . Social: #NationalDonutDay

7, World Food Safety Day. Raises awareness about preventing foodborne illnesses.

8, World Oceans Day. Social: #WorldOceansDay

9, National Headache and Migraine Awareness Month.

Social: #MHAM

10, National Iced Tea Day.

11, Strawberry Moon.

12, First Motel. In 1925, the first motel, the Milestone Mo-Tel, opened in San Luis Obispo, California, a 100-year milestone in travel history.

13, Film Milestone. In 1975, the film Jaws premiered, a 50-year milestone in cinematic history.

14, Flag Day.

14, World Blood Donor Day. Encourages blood donations to save lives. Social: #GiveBlood

15, Father’s Day. Social: #FathersDay

16, National Nursing Assistants’ Week Begins.

17, TV Milestone: In 1975, the first episode of Saturday Night Live aired, a 50-year milestone in television comedy.

18, International Sushi Day.

19, Juneteenth. Commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S., recognized as a federal holiday since 2021.

20, World Refugee Day.

21, Summer Solstice. Marks the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere. Social: #FirstDayofSummer

21, Computer Milestone. In 1975, the IBM PC’s precursor, the Model 5100, was released, a 50-year milestone in personal computing.

21, Greenland National Holiday.

22, Scleroderma Awareness Month.

22-28, Lightning Safety Awareness

23, International Widows’ Day.

23, Voting Rights. In 1975, the Voting Rights Act amendments were signed, a 50-year milestone in U.S. civil rights.

24, NATO Summit Begins. A NATO summit is scheduled in The Hague, Netherlands, addressing global security.

25, Civil Rights. In 1925, the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters was founded, a 100year milestone in labor and civil rights.

25, Day of the Seafarer.

26, International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

27, National Sunglasses Day. Social: #NationalSunglassesDay

28, Grand Ole Opry begins. In 1925, the Grand Ole Opry began broadcasting.

29, Computer Milestone: In 1975, Steve Wozniak tested the Apple I prototype, a 50year milestone in personal computing.

30, Television Milestone: In 1925, the first televised image was transmitted by John Logie Baird.

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