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Who First Suggested That the Turkey Should be our National Symbol?
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In a letter to his daughter sent in 1784, Benjamin Franklin suggested that the wild turkey would be a more appropriate national symbol for the newly independent United States than the bald eagle (which had earlier been chosen by the Continental Congress). He argued that the turkey was "a much more respectable Bird," "a true original Native of America," and "though a little vain & silly, a Bird of Courage."
Also, many folks don't realize that lobster, seal, and swans were on the Pilgrims first menu. Over the years we have heard many discussions about how Thanksgiving started. While no record exists of the historic banquet's exact menu, the Pilgrim chronicler Edward Winslow wrote in his journal that Governor Bradford sent four men on a "fowling" mission in preparation for the event, and that the Wampanoag guests arrived bearing five deer. Historians have suggested that many of the dishes were likely prepared using traditional Native American spices and cooking methods. Because the Pilgrims had no oven and the Mayflower's sugar supply had dwindled by the fall of 1621, the meal did not feature pies, cakes or other desserts, which have become a hallmark of contemporary celebrations.
Now that you have this little bit of history to discuss over your Thanksgiving dinner, I want to remind you of how thankful we at Seven Oaks Doors and Hardware are to call you our friends. You have been a blessing to us this past year. We are grateful that you have made us a supplier of choice. We will continue to work to earn your business in the future. Please tell your friends about us and contact us for all your doors, hardware, and toilet partitions needs.
I appreciate you!
Ed Shimpock, AHC, VP and General Manager
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Recent Project
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Service Entrance at the Arena
Before
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We removed (3) 3-0 x 7-0 wood doors and the horizontal and vertical mullions in the frame. We capped the perimeter frame in aluminum and caulked the perimeter. We then installed a new Special-Lite frame and doors, composed of (1) pair of 4-0 x 8-0 SL17 FRP doors with panels, continuous hinges, electrified vertical rod exit devices, new closers and sweeps. We then tied the cardreader into the new electrified exit device. |
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Customer Spotlight
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Our featured customer of the month is Ross Stokes. Ross has been the Vice-President of Stokes Construction for 4-1/2 years. He and his wife Jennifer just recently had a daughter, named Claire. Ross enjoys cooking, playing guitar, and golf.
"I have been a customer of Seven Oaks Doors & Hardware forever! I use them on a regular basis. I appreciate the personal relationships they have built with our company, as well as the quality and attention to detail they give us. I always know that if something is not correct with my order, they will do whatever is necessary to make the proper adjustments to get it right. We appreciate the fact that they are always reliable and accommodating." - Ross Stokes, Stokes Construction
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Product Spotlight
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AUTOMATIC HAND DRYERS: Top 10 Reasons to Consider ASI High Speed Hand Dryers - Energy Efficient
- Powerful - Thorough and fast drying
- Classic Styling - Looks great in every washroom
- Sanitary - All units are no-touch operation
- Cost Efficient - No paper towels, less trash disposal
- More ADA-Compliant Models
- Multiple Models and Finishes - More choices
- Easy Installation - Installs quickly with standard tools
- Durable - Backed by a warranty, up to 10 years
- BAA Compliant - All comply with the Buy American Act (BAA)
American Specialties, Inc. "Turbo-Dri" High Speed Hand Dryer dries hands in as little as 12 seconds. This unit is one of the very few fully adjustable high speed units on the market today. They work especially well in environments with young children and seniors alike. Both groups experience challenges using our competitors' machines due to how loud the sound is and how hard the air blows on your hands.
Unlike old style hand dryer technology that would take 30-45 seconds and cause you to have to wipe your hands on your pants to dry them off. These new style units use 80% less energy than traditional hand dryers, operate much more efficiently, and are more cost effective than paper towels. Consider using a paper towel dispenser 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, with 4,000 "C" fold towels per case, (2) towels per dry episode can cost as much as $1,800.00 annually. These High Speed hand dryers use as little as $82.00 in electrical consumption annually to dry hands in just 10-15 seconds completely. No more ordering of paper towels, no more storage and loading of dispensers, no more waste removal. The saving for your facilities will be thousands of dollars each year.
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November 2011, Vol. 3 - Issue 11
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Extra, Extra...Read all about it!
Stanfield Wildcats are headed to the Rose Bowl
David Hill helps coach his son Christian's third and fourth grade football team, the Stanfield Wildcats. At the time of the picture, the Wildcats are 5-2 and in second place. They have already locked up a spot in the Rose Bowl (Their end of season championship game.) GO WILDCATS!
Ed Von Cannon Retires
Ed Von Cannon, at the age of 73, retired on September 19th after 43 years of loyal service to Seven Oaks Doors & Hardware and our sister company Seven Oaks Supply. Some of the many hats Ed wore over the years were as an appliance repair man for Seven Oaks Supply and a delivery person for Seven Oaks Doors & Hardware. We'll miss you Ed!
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Somewhere hidden in this newsletter is a picture of a Turkey like the one above. Tell us where it is located, and your name will be entered in our drawing.
We will take all the entries and randomly draw 1 winner who will receive a $25 gift card.
Send your answers to: Carteret County Schools
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What We Do
We Sell & Install Commercial Hollow Metal Doors, Wood Doors & Fiberglass Doors
We Sell, Key & Install All Major Brands of Commercial Locks, Exit Devices & Door Closers
We Sell & Install Automatic Door Operators
We Sell & Install Computer Managed Access Control and
Wireless Access Control
We Sell & Install Toilet Partitions & Toilet Accessories
SERVICE AREA:
North & South Carolina, South Central Virginia
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We Want to Hear from You
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Pumpkin Pie Squares
1-1/4 c. all purpose flour
3/4 c. quick or old-fashioned oats
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. pecans, chopped
2/3 c. butter or margarine, melted
4 eggs
2 cans (15 oz. each) solid pack pumpkin
2 cans (14 oz. each) sweetened condensed milk (NOT evaporated milk)
2 t. ground cinnamon
1 t. ground ginger
1/2 t. ground nutmeg
1 t. salt
Whipped topping (optional)
Pecan halves (optional)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine flour, oats and brown sugar. Chop pecans. Add to mixture. Melt butter in on HIGH 1 minute or until melted. Add to dry ingredients; mix well. Press mixture onto bottom of pan. Bake 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, lightly beat eggs in Batter Bowl using whisk. Add pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, spices and salt; whisk until smooth. Pour over crust. Bake 30-35 minutes or until filling is set and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool at room temperature. Cut into squares; serve. Garnish each serving with whipped topping using, pecan halves and additional ground cinnamon if desired. Refrigerate any leftover pie squares.
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