Summer 2021

Would You Rather?Now that school's out, there's more time to enjoy with your family and friends. Play thisgame to help decide what you'll do this week.1. Would you rather eat soft

ice cream or a popsicle?2. Would you rather have a

bubble gum blowingcontest or a hot dogeating contest?

3. Would yourather singyour favoritesong orcount to1,776 in front of yourfriends?

Summer Cash

Only one Americanpresident was born onIndependence Day. It wasour 30th U.S. President,Calvin Coolidge.

The longest barbecue washeld in 2014. It lasted 80hours. Over 1,000hotdogs, 500 burgers, andother foods were grilledover three days.

The United States flag has13 stripes representingthe 13 colonies thatdeclared independencefrom Great Britain on July 4, 1776.

There are 50 stars on theUnited States flag. Eachstar represents one state.

Sources: https://www.heritage.org/com-mentary/coolidge-only-president-born-the-fourth-july;

https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/longest-barbecue-marathon/;

https://www.history.com/topics/colonial-america/thirteen-colonies.

Did YouKnow?

Now is a great time to explore your interests outside the classroom. With your skills andhobbies, you could earn cash to pay for entertainment expenses like movie and themepark tickets. Here are a few ways to turn your interests into summer cash.

• Wash cars

• Offer pet sitting services

• Sell crafts or designs

• Offer gardening services, like wateringplants or mowing the grass

Remember to get parental approval beforeyou start, and deposit your earnings into yourWescom Fortune Finders Account to makeyour money grow faster.

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HOLIDAYCLOSURES

SUMMERTIMESUMMERTIME

All Wescom branches and the Member Contact Center (phone, chat, and email) will be closed:Monday, July 5 in observance of Independence Day Monday, September 6 in observance of Labor Day

The United States flag containsthree colors and two shapes. Whatelse has similar features? Set a timerfor 10 minutes. Fill in the blanks withwords that begin with each letter.

F L A G

1. Something red ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________

2. Something white ___________ ____________ _____________ ___________

3. Something blue ____________ ____________ ____________ ___________

4. Something with stars ___________ ___________ ___________ __________

July 4th Scattergories

1. What year was the Declarationof Independence signed?

2. Which currency was “born” onJune 25, 1776? It’s nine daysolder than the United States!

3. Which summer month isNational Ice Cream Month?

4. When is the official last day ofsummer for 2021?

5. Who wrote the Declaration ofIndependence? Hint: His face appears on the nickel.

____ 1. Virginia A. Boston

____ 2. Pennsylvania B. Columbia

____ 3. Rhode Island C. Providence

____ 4. New Hampshire D. Trenton

____ 5. Maryland E. Albany

____ 6. Georgia F. Dover

____ 7. North Carolina G. Harrisburg

____ 8. South Carolina H. Annapolis

____ 9. Connecticut I. Concord

____ 10. New York J. Raleigh

____ 11. Massachusetts K. Hartford

____ 12. New Jersey L. Atlanta

____ 13. Delaware M. Richmond

Match the state capital to thecorrect state. These states werethe original 13 colonies.

Answers: 1. 1776 2. $2 note 3. .July 4. Wednesday, September 22 5. Thomas Jefferson

Answers: 1. M. Richmond, 2. G. Harrisburg, 3. C. Providence, 4. I. Concord, 5. H. Annapolis, 6. L. Atlanta, 7. J. Raleigh,8. B. Columbia, 9. K. Hartford, 10. E. Albany, 11. A. Boston, 12. D. Trenton, 13. F. Dover