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Grandma actually had a pretty cool job at New Era, too! She would spot-check every single hat that left the facility. If there was even a tiny imperfection, then Grandma would catch it and toss it onto the rejects pile. She was able to fix loose threads or stitches, but she threw out any cap not up to snuff. But these extra caps didn’t go to waste! If you worked at New Era, then you could buy an imperfect hat from the company for just $1. Needless to say, that summer I added dozens upon dozens of imperfect ball caps to my collection. I also made enough money from that job to contribute to my car. That was one of the greatest lessons I learned that summer. I understood the value of an earned dollar and saving money to buy
T here are few summers as memorable to me than the summer I got my first job. The pay was nice, and it wasn’t a bad gig, but I’ll always remember it because of the time I was able to spend with my grandma and uncle. FROMMY FIRST JOB
something you want. I wanted to be able to buy a car by the time I got to college. I’m proud to say that money from my summer at New Era helped me fund that dream. I believe this is a valuable lesson for all teens to learn. I know there are parents who tell their kids that school should be the
When I was 16, I started my first job at the New Era Cap Company in Angola, New York. The company specialized in creating the ball caps worn by professional athletes and fans of the MLB. My uncle and grandmother also worked for the company, so every day, we would eat lunch together, laughing and chatting
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only job they worry about, but there are important lessons that can come from joining the workforce as a teen. When a kid has to pay for their car, gas, or other
FOR THEIR CAR, GAS, OR OTHER EXPENSES, THEY COME TO VALUE THOSE ITEMS.
in the beautiful western New York summer weather. Toting our brown bag lunches, we’d hoof it outside the facility and sit down for a nice meal together every single day. There was nothing particularly spectacular about these lunches, but what would happen later made these daily occurrences extra special for me. That fall, my grandmother was diagnosed with brain cancer. She died just a year and a half later. I look back on that summer of sandwiches and meals outside of New Era Cap Company with my grandmother and my uncle, and I can’t help but feel lucky. I was given the gift of time. I’m thankful to have those memories today.
expenses, they come to value those items.
School is important. But so is learning what real work is like, and that summer at New Era gave me so much more than just extra spending money and savings for a car. It gave me a booming baseball cap collection, an appreciation for hard work, and some of the best lunches of my life. These memories will always be invaluable.
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WHAT DOES THE CONSTITUTION MEAN TO YOU? DEBATING THE DOCUMENT THAT’S SHAPED OUR COUNTRY
Most teenagers are more interested in hanging out with their friends and listening to the next cool band than diving into the United States Constitution. But that’s exactly how some students have been spending their mornings, afternoons, and evenings: studying and preparing to debate their peers all over the nation about the contents of the 200-year-old document. Their motivation? Prestige, honor, and thousands of dollars of scholarship money. Sponsored by the American Legion, these constitutional debates were started in 1938 with the intent to “develop deeper knowledge and appreciation for the U.S. Constitution among high school students,” according to the Legion’s website. In the process of writing the speeches they’ll debate, students under 20 learn the history of U.S. laws and develop a better understanding of the rights and
privileges of American citizenship. The legion offers up over $188,000 annually in scholarship money to debate winners. For one of those winners, in addition to helping pay her way through college, the debate experience also provided fodder for a Broadway play. In “What the Constitution Means to Me,” playwright and actor Heidi Schreck recounts her experience of debating the Constitution in American Legion halls all over the U.S. In the largely autobiographical play, theatergoers get to see the experience through the eyes of 15-year-old Heidi (played by Schreck in the original production) as she gives her speech and
talks about the Constitution. At other times, viewers see the grown-up Schreck reflect on the evolution of the Constitution’s meaning over the years and how her debate experiences shaped her understanding of what it means to live under the rules of this governing document. For Heidi Schreck, as well as for hundreds of other debaters, developing a close relationship with the Constitution helped pay her way through college and gave her a better understanding of the principles our country was built on. This month is a great time to take a look at the document that shaped our country’s past and continues to shape its future.
STRATEGIES TO COPE WITH ANXIETY AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT
DON’T IGNORE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
A fter a car accident, most people are concerned with the physical damage, how they’ll be able to pay the medical bills from their injuries, and if they’ll be able to afford the car repairs. These are important things to consider, but the physical damage shouldn’t be your only focus after an accident. It’s also important to keep up with your mental health. It is extremely common for people who have been in a car accident to experience anxiety following the crash. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) report that individuals can suffer from moderate to severe levels of anxiety for months following their crash. The Mayo Clinic defines anxiety as “intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations.” While it is normal to experience some anxiety in stressful or dangerous situations, an anxiety disorder brought on by a traumatic incident can be crippling. Anxiety after a car accident is common, even if you were not badly injured in the accident. This kind of anxiety can manifest in panic attacks, sleep disorders, and physical symptoms like headaches,
dizziness, chest pain, nausea, and muscle tension. It’s also common for people with anxiety to develop phobias. The NIH states that nearly 40% of crash survivors develop phobias related to driving or being in a vehicle. There are ways you can cope with feelings of anxiety. Meditating, breathing exercises, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle are all important for dealing with an anxiety disorder. But if you are struggling with anxiety following your car crash, then the best thing you can do is reach out to a mental health professional. Speak to someone who can help you process your accident and develop healthy coping tools for dealing with your anxiety. This is the best path for getting back to your normal routine. It is important to take anxiety seriously. Anxiety can linger for years following an accident. This is perfectly normal. You are not a weak person if you are still dealing with anxiety several years after your accident. You just need a hand in overcoming your anxiety. If you hurt your back in a car accident, then you would not ignore the problem — you would go to a doctor and get treatment. Your mental health deserves that same attention.
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There’s nothing quite like a refreshing treat on a warm summer’s day. Mix up this cool appetizer for your new favorite snack.
ST. PETE’S CREPE KING WOODEN ROOSTER ADDS TO ST. PETE’S DIVERSE COMMUNITY WITH FRENCH CUISINE Jeremy Duclut doesn’t know what drew him to it, but he can remember being fascinated by food as a kid, while others had dreams of becoming firefighters or exploring space. Duclut studied culinary arts in his home country of France and moved to St. Petersburg 10 years ago. Upon arriving in our city, Duclut set out to make his 40- year dream of owning his own restaurant a reality, and he made an observation about what was missing from his new, diverse home. “Every city has a crepe place. They don’t have two or three — they have one good crepe place,” Duclut says. “I thought, ‘I’m French, and there’s no crepe place [in St. Pete].’ That’s when it all came together.”
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1/4 cup paleo mayonnaise 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
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1 tbsp chopped chives
Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 English cucumber, peeled 4 cherry tomatoes, quartered for garnish
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1/4 tsp Tabasco, or to taste 1/2 lb salmon, cooked 1 tbsp minced shallots
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TAKE A BREAK! 5. Using a melon-baller, scoop out the center of each cucumber slice but leave the bottom fully intact so the filling doesn’t fall through. 6. Divide the salmon mixture and put dollops into each cucumber slice. 7. Garnish with cherry tomato. 1. In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, paprika, and Tabasco. 2. Flake the salmon into large bite-size pieces. 3. Add the salmon, shallots, chives, salt, and pepper to the Tabasco mixture and combine. 4. Cut the cucumber into 3/4-inch slices.
After making this realization, Duclut and his wife, Liset, who owns an established St. Pete’s hair salon, got to work. That’s how the Wooden Rooster was born.
The restaurant’s name is inspired by another restaurant and pays homage to Duclut’s French roots. The rooster is a national symbol in France, much like the eagle is in the U.S. The wooden component comes into play with the establishment’s vibe. Duclut, who is also the executive chef at Casis, said he wanted the atmosphere of Wooden Rooster to be homey and comfortable. He wanted to create a crepe place that welcomed everyone. “The whole thing about St. Pete is the diversity of everything. There are young people and old people and everyone in between,” Duclut explains. “What I enjoy at the Rooster is the customer base. We’re not a place just for kids or others. We have everyone. We have every single aspect of society there.” Customers have enjoyed the inviting space while either indulging in tried-and- true combinations or stuffing their crepes with their own creations. Wooden Rooster’s popularity has steadily grown, and it now has two locations. Duclut hopes to continue to grow in the city with more locations. At Denmon Pearlman, we’re proud to serve Duclut and his family and other small-business owners like them. Learn more by giving our team a call at 888.714.2571, and be sure to visit the Wooden Rooster at its two locations: 104 NE 2nd Ave. and in Seminole City Center Mall. Enjoy!
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CELEBRATE NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY
BY MAKING YOUR OWN SWEET TREAT!
Whether you’re a fan of mint chocolate chip or just plain vanilla, nothing cools you down on a hot summer day quite like ice cream. It’s only fitting then that National Ice Cream Day lands on July 19 — right in the middle of the hottest month in the U.S. Ice cream’s history stretches as far back as 500 B.C. when Middle Eastern royalty combined sweet flavors with ice for a cool treat. Ice cream made its way to North America in the 1700s, and it remained a dessert for the wealthy and famous for years. George Washington even spent $200 on ice cream throughout the summer of 1790. (That would be $5,611.20 in today’s dollars!) Thankfully, these days you don’t have to be rich to enjoy ice cream. In fact, you can even save money by making it yourself! Celebrate National Ice Cream Day by creating this everyday treat using these tips. MAKE IT HOW YOU WANT IT. Y ou can flavor your ice cream however you’d like, but there are a few basic ingredients that are necessary for most batches: milk, sugar, gelatin, and eggs.
Dairy-based products like milk are the most common foundation for ice cream. Sugar adds the sweet, scrumptious flavor we all love, and gelatin aids in thickening the mixture. The eggs happen to be one of the most important ingredients because they give ice cream its classic texture while reducing the rate at which it melts. This ensures your ice cream remains in near “mint” condition as you enjoy it. Healthy Alternatives: Use bananas or almond milk for dairy-free ice cream. For vegan ice cream, use agar powder instead of gelatin and eggs. For those looking to avoid sugar, honey is a naturally sweet substitute. GET TO WORK! You’ll need to heat your ingredients on the stove prior to churning and cooling your ice cream. An ice-cream churner is the easiest way to create a perfectly smooth texture, but if you’re looking for an activity to wear out the kids, then have them shake their own ice cream! Simply place all your ingredients in a small baggie, close it up, and place that baggie in a larger one with ice cubes. Shake firmly for at least 15 minutes for homemade creamy goodness.
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