Monast Law Office - April 2024

PENNSYLVANIA COUPLE’S DOG DINES ON $4,000 CHEWING THROUGH SAVINGS

improvement project. In the blink of an eye, Cecil swallowed thousands of dollars. The incident unfolded in their home when Clayton discovered Cecil amidst the remnants of what was once their budget for a new fence. “It was so out of character that it just didn’t seem real,” Clayton reflected on the unexpected turn of events. Despite Cecil’s history of never venturing onto counters or showing interest in anything but cuddles, this particular envelope of money proved too tempting. The situation escalated when the familiar sound of a dog about to hurl jolted the Laws awake during the night. The ensuing cleanup revealed a messy mixture of partially digested bills. This marked the beginning of several days filled with the unpleasant task of retrieving, washing, and piecing together the damaged currency. “We hit this point ... (of) diminishing returns,” Clayton admitted, emphasizing the diminishing hope of recovering the full amount. However,

their painstaking efforts weren’t in vain. By meticulously reconstructing more than half of each bill, they recovered $3,550 of their lost funds, thanks to their bank’s understanding and assistance in swapping the salvaged bills. The couple’s original plan to install a new fence has been postponed, but they’ve found a creative silver lining in the ordeal. They’ve decided to turn the remaining unrecoverable pieces of money into art, adding a unique chapter to their home’s story. Their experience with Cecil went viral on social media, resonating with pet owners and parents who’ve faced similar, although less costly, predicaments. “We’re just happy the story’s making people laugh,” Carrie said, appreciating the universal nature of this misadventure. “You just can’t be mad at them. You just have to love them anyway,” she added, highlighting the unconditional love that pets like Cecil bring into our lives, even when they dine on something as unconventional as cash.

SUDOKU We all know the age-old excuse, “The dog ate my homework,” but one Pennsylvania couple, Clayton and Carrie Law, experienced a real and costly version of this tale. Their dog, Cecil, a usually docile 7-year-old doodle, chewed through an envelope filled with $4,000 in cash for a home

MUNCHIES WITH MOLLY

GRILLED STEAK WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE

Savor the flavor with our mouthwatering grilled steak, paired perfectly with vibrant chimichurri sauce.

INGREDIENTS •

For the chimichurri sauce: • 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped •

2 lbs steak (flank, sirloin, or skirt steak)

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Juice of 1 lemon 2 tbsp olive oil

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2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp red pepper flakes Salt and pepper, to taste

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 cloves garlic, minced

DIRECTIONS 1.

Preheat grill to medium-high heat. 2. Rub the steak with the olive oil, salt, and pepper. 3. Grill the steak for 4–5 minutes per side or until it reaches desired doneness. 4. Meanwhile, make the chimichurri sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the parsley, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper. 5. Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing. 6. Serve the steak with the chimichurri sauce and enjoy!

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