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In this Issue
2 Personal Ad
4 Excercise
Production Department Quotes
July 1, 2015
July
The big event in July is, of course, the 4th. This is a celebration of
our Declaration of Independence. This is a document that we all
should be familiar with and be very proud of. Unfortunately, they
don’t teach much about these things in school anymore.
In recognition of the holiday, which is on a Saturday this year, our
offices will close at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 2nd and re-open on
Monday, July 6th at 8 a.m.
Have a happy and safe 4th.
Congratulations!
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Richard P. Leach, Senior Vice President and Director of Agent
Actvities was recognized for 35 years of service on June 30. A brief
ceremony on that day featured a trophy for his long record of
meritorious contributions. Well done, Dick.
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Production Department Quotes
Bits and Pieces
 Credit card fraud is a global problem.
Total losses from fraud worldwide were
$12.4 billion last year. Global fraud hits
the U.S. especially hard, representing
25% of card transactions throughout the
world. The U.S. also suffers 44% of global
card losses.
 The National Centers for Environmental
Information stated earlier that May was
the wettest month ever recorded in U.S.
history. It’s going to be interesting to see
how June stacks up, at least with respect
to precipitation during June in the
Chicagoland area. It seems that we’ve
had rain every day with the exception of a
few spring-like days.
 Of the nearly 3.3 million high schoolers set
to graduate this spring, fewer than 9%
come from private schools.
 According to LOMA studies, 8 of 10
annuitants come from the middle income
sector of the country. Of these, 64% have
yearly incomes of $75,000 or less.
 Continuing
Education
remains
an
important segment of training at ELCO.
LOMA has informed us that both Jeff
Rasmus (Agency) and Lori Lemme (HR)
passed their exams on April 1st en route
to additional titles. Great work, team.
 The U.S. ranks 7th among 144 global
economies on the subject of higher
education and training of workers. This is
according to the World Economic Forum’s
“Global Competitiveness Report 20142015”.
 Congratulations also are in order for Ryan
Grawe who was selected the most
valuable player of the Super World Series
softball tournament at Decatur, IL on June
20th.
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A Genuine Personal Ad
To the Guy Who Tried to Mug Me in downtown
Savannah night before last:
I was the guy wearing the gray jacket that you
demanded that I hand over, shortly after you
pulled the knife on me and my girlfriend,
threatening our lives. You also asked for my
girlfriend’s purse and earrings. I can only
hope that you somehow come across this
rather important message.
First, I’d like to apologize for your
embarrassment; I didn’t expect you to actually
wet your pants when I drew my pistol after you
took my jacket. The evening was not that cold,
and I was wearing the jacket for a reason. My
girlfriend was happy that I just returned safely
from my second tour as a Combat Marine in
Afghanistan. She had just bought me that
Kimber Custom Model 1911 .45 ACP pistol for
my birthday. Obviously, you agree that it is a
very intimidating weapon when pointed at
your head…isn’t it?! I know it probably wasn’t
fun walking back to wherever you’d come from
with wet pants. I’m sure it was even worse
walking bare footed since I made you leave
your shoes, cell phone, and wallet with me.
(That prevented you from calling or running to
your buddies to come help mug us again).
After I called your mother I explained the
entire episode of what you’d done. Then I
went and filled up my gas tank as well as
those of four other people in the gas station,-on your credit card. The guy with the big
motor home took 153 gallons and was
extremely grateful!
I gave your shoes to a homeless guy outside
Vinnie Van Go Go’s, along with all the cash in
your wallet. (That really made his day!)
I threw your wallet into the big pink
“pimpmobile” that was parked at the
curb…after I broke the windshield and side
window and keyed the entire driver’s side of
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A Genuine Personal Ad (Continued…)
the car. Earlier, I managed to get in two
threatening phone calls to the DA’s office and
one to the FBI while mentioning President
Obama as my possible target. The FBI guy
seemed really intense and we had a nice long
chat (I guess while he traced your number,
etc.).
In a way, perhaps I should apologize for not
killing you…but I feel this type of retribution is
a far more appropriate punishment for your
threatened crime. I wish you well as you try
to sort through some of these rather
immediate pressing issues. I can only hope
that you have the opportunity to reflect upon,
and perhaps reconsider, the career path
you’ve chosen to pursue in life. Remember,
next time you might not be so lucky. Have a
good day!
Thoughtfully yours, Semper Fi, Alex
Exercise For People Over 60
Begin by standing on a comfortable surface,
where you have plenty of room at each side.
With a 5-lb. potato bag in each hand, extend
your arms straight out from your sides and
hold them there as long as you can. Try to
reach a full minute, and then relax.
Each day you’ll find that you can hold this
position for just a bit longer.
After a couple of weeks, move up to a 10-lb.
potato bags. Then try 50-lb. potato bags and
eventually try to get to where you can lift a
100-lb. potato bag in each hand and hold your
arms straight for more than a full minute. (I
am at this level.)After you feel confident at that
level, put one potato in each bag.
July Birthdays
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Alice Gabriel
David Huitt
Christopher Pomatto
Mel Lackie
Paul Grawe
Chris Austin
Mary Young
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