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Aug. 23 - 25, 2020 • Vol. 1, Issue 126

Teachers’ lessons include more than the basics

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Street Talk:

Are area kiddos ready to go back to school? Page 2

Motorin’:

Midwest Sleds drive in to Branson. Page 6

Love in a time of COVID: Hospital helps couple say ‘I do’. Page 11

WEATHER...page 17

A dry week ahead here in the Ozarks. Highs in the 90s &Vlows in the upper 60s to lower 70’s

Renea Daniels, Executive Commercial Loan Assistant & Hollister School Board Member; Dr. Brian Wilson, Superintendent of Hollister Schools; and Joe Loth, President & CEO of Central Bank of Branson. (Special to Branson Globe)

Central Bank donates to Hollister Schools character education program Special to Branson Globe Central Bank of Branson donated its yearly $6,000 contribution to Hollister School’s Character Education program on August 19. Since 2007, Central Bank has been providing a yearly donation to Hollister Schools to help offset some of the costs associated with the program. Since it was originally chartered

in 1950, Central Bank of Branson has been a strong supporter of area schools. Through the years, there have been countless times this bank has led the way by donating financial resources, as well as volunteer hours, to assist local schools. “As a community bank, we believe it is vital to invest in our area,” Central Bank of Branson President Joe Loth said. “One of

the best ways we can do that is through investing in our schools and helping with great programs like this.” Central Bank of Branson has been serving the financial needs of the Tri-Lakes Area since 1950. For more information, you can visit them on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/CentralBankBranson or online at www.CentralBank.net.

By K.D. Michaels With the beginning of a new school year just around the corner, many people turn their thoughts to years past, with remembrances of their own school years, or those of their children. In many cases, those memories include fond thoughts of favorite teachers, who, through wisdom, patience, time, and compassion, molded young students and made an impression on their lives. One local mother, Heather Garibay, recalls a teacher that made a big impact on her young daughter. “My daughter, Gracelin, has had so many amazing teachers, but there is one who goes above and beyond,” said Garibay. “Her name is Ms. Veronica Dillard. When she saw Gracelin needed extra assistance, she tutored her, on her own time, free of charge. She made my daughter feel special, and important.” Another local parent, Letha Dixon, whose daughter attends school in Omaha, Arkansas, has high praise for a couple of teachers. “I am so thankful for Mrs. Hicks, of Omaha school,” Dixon noted. “Between her and the grace of God, my son graduated. Hands down, she is one of the best teachers my family ever had. We are also so grateful for Mrs. Polston. She is so loving and so patient, and we’re excited SEE TEACHERS, PAGE 3

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Street Talk: Are you excited about going back to school? Why?

ANTHONY HOULE I am excited to go back to school because I will make new friends. Also, because I will be a Freshman at Branson High School this year!

DOMINIC PICKERING I am looking forward to going back to school to see my friends and my teachers!

RILEY PICKERING I’m excited because school is really fun. And you get to see all of your friends!

CHANDLER DIXON I’m not excited about going back to school, because going back to school means going back to homework!

ANNA DIXON I’m super excited to be going back to school because I get to see my teacher, Miss Polston, and because my friends will be there, and I missed them all!

Cedar Creek Coffee and Creations to hold grand opening

Special to Branson Globe Cedar Creek Coffee and Creations will be holding a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting celebration on Wednesday,August 26. The fun gets underway with the Official Ribbon Cutting at 10:00 am, followed by a variety

of exciting activities, including a DJ, a cotton candy machine, free coffee samples, and prize drawings. Guests are also invited to tour the new Sensory Room and the Tiny Home on display at Elevate Branson, home to the new coffee shop. Cedar Creek Coffee and Cre-

ations offers a variety of specialty coffee, smoothies, and frappes, as well as delicious kolaches. A kolache is a Czeckoslavakian pastry filled with any of a huge variety of fillings, and encompassed in a dough that nearly melts in your mouth. A very unique aspect of Ce-

dar Creek Coffee and Creations is that it is staffed by clients of New Hope Development, a job service designed to train and place special needs clients in jobs throughout the Branson area. At the coffee shop, these employees, who are assisted by job coaches, can be found

working as baristas, running the cash register, or serving kolaches. Because the employees also make Cedar Creek’s many specialty blends of coffee at their Animal Safari Road training center, one of the shop’s sloSEE COFFEE, PAGE 9

COVID-19 in Stone and Taney counties, by the numbers: (As of 08/20/2020. Data provided by TCHD and SCHD websites) CONFIRMED POSITIVE CASES TANEY COUNTY 556 STONE COUNTY 204

RECOVERED CASES TANEY COUNTY 124 STONE COUNTY 132

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TANEY COUNTY 14 STONE COUNTY 1

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to have her two years in a row, as Anna’s teacher!” The parent of a recent high school graduate had a deep admiration for one of her son’s teachers. “Mr. Locke has a way of inspiring his students. When he teaches them, they really learn from hands-on activities,” she explained. “Students, including my son, have worked tirelessly on activities that have turned into future careers for some. Those projects challenge the students to be the best they can, and make them want to learn more, do more, and succeed. My son didn’t want to let his teacher down, and his work showed it. Mr. Locke draws from his many years of experience, and truly inspires his students.” Many remember lessons taught by favorite teachers from their own school years. Dr. Angela Bolin, a successful area medical practitioner, who enjoyed a homeschool education, credits a special teacher for her success. Said Bolin, “My teacher for kindergarten through high school was the bomb! My mom, Nancy Bolin! I love her!” Another local entrepreneur and graduate of Reeds Spring High School, Bonnie Blankenship, recalled a teacher that made a huge impact on her life. “My mind goes to the one and only Mr. Bob Lynch. I actual-

ly dreaded going into his English class,” said Blankenship. “In high school I was quite the over-achiever, and just wanted to make it out with that A+. In my other courses I was able to over-study, memorize, etc. However, for his class, it was a lot of critical thinking, and analyzing, which was tough for me. I learned so many valuable skills that I didn’t even realize at the time. He taught me how to speak up and share my thoughts and feelings. I’m very grateful that he pushed me to work harder than I wanted to. I honestly don’t think I would have the amount of confidence I do in adulthood without his light.” Another Ozarks area graduate fondly remembers two teachers who taught more than the basics. Cindy Lawson explained, “Two teachers who greatly influenced my life were my high school math teacher, Miles Hufft, and a former professor at Missouri State university, Dr. Nancy Walker. Both of them had an impatience with working for grades, and and insistence on learning through deep inquiry. Their students were required to think in order to address the hard questions that were asked in class. They also genuinely cared about their students, and required nothing less than our best. We came out of their classes as not only better students, but better people.” Lawson, now a high school teacher herself, credits both teachers for influencing her own teaching style.

LOCAL “Teaching has given me a broader view of people in general. I’ve always love the kids, but spending time with them, eight hours a day, five days a week, has given me a deeper understanding of the issues and anxieties they continually face,” Lawson continued. “Teaching has deepened my compassion for a variety of different kinds of people, and made me more flexible, in some regards, and more assertive in others.” Anna Koelling is another local teacher who shares Lawson’s love of teaching -- and of her students. “I taught Secondary Oral Communications, Drama, and Debate for 28 years. I loved teaching and especially building a classroom where my students could feel safe, and express themselves. I ran the competitive Speech/Debate program, and directed three productions a year, so I was with the kids all the time. As you can see, teaching is a total commitment,” noted Koelling. After following a different career path for a number of years, Koelling realized how much she missed teaching. “So, this is my fourth year teaching Special Ed Resource classes at Forsyth Elementary School,” Koelling continued. “I love it! I am counting the days until the kids come back on the 25th. This is going to be a different kind of year, with social distancing and masks, but we will make it work for the best for our kids!”

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Pets of the Week Tri-Lakes Humane Society, Reeds Spring

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MINI is a 2 year old male. He was found as a stray but you’d never know it based on his friendly nature. He has very unusual orange eyes. So unique. He is curious and loves toys. Come by the shelter and check out this handsome guy.

GINGER is a 2 year old female Boxer mix. She was owner relinquished. This girl is very energetic and will make a great hiking buddy or walk companion. She doesn’t care for other dogs. She is ready for a forever home.

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‘Why I love living in the Ozarks’

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Brenda Meadows, Editor, Branson Globe Why do I love living in the Ozarks? Because I feel like I’m

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Midwest Sleds cruise in to Honeysuckle Inn Feature & photos by K.D. Michaels The 13th Annual Midwest Sleds Show was held August 21 - 23 at Branson’s Honeysuckle

Inn, and featured many beautiful and unique vehicles. In automotive terms, a Sled car is a standard automobile with a body that has been heav-

ily modified in particular ways, especially (but not limited to) 1 1949, 1950 or 1951 model Ford “Shoebox” or Mercury Eight car.

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1959 Ford with retractable top on display at Branson’s Sled Show.

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Ronnie Chambers of Branson wiping the dust from his 1947 Oldsmobile Convertible.

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One of many unique vehicles on display at the 13th Annual Midwest Sled Show. (Photo by K.D. Michaels)

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Karen Halfpop, Digital/Production Director My husband, Keith, and I are celebrating our 22nd summer in Branson! While living in Iowa, where we were born and raised, we made frequent trips to the Ozarks because we just loved the scenery, the people, the patriotism and the Christian atmosphere. Even during tourist season, Branson has a much calmer

pace than Des Moines! And then, after a visit, we just didn’t go home. Many people decide to retire here, and we wanted to as well. But loving the area as we did, we decided ‘why wait?’ Between the two of us, Keith and I have seven children, 15 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. They think Branson is a pretty fun place to come see Grammy and Grampy!

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“This really is a great spot. Our goal is to be open Monday through Saturday, but we really need the community to come in and give us their business.” Cedar Creek Coffee and Creations is located on the campus of Elevate Branson, at 310 Gretna Road. Grand Opening festivities on Wednesday, August 26, will be held from 10 am to 1 pm.

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gans is “Special Blends made by Special Hands.” Guests of Cedar Creek Coffee and Creations can enjoy free wi-fi, use the guest computers, play a board or card game, or just hang out, visit and get to know the staff. “We encourage everyone to come by and see us,” said Cedar Creek Director Raeanne Zurn.

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Trump Administration invests nearly $3 million in high-speed broadband in rural Missouri OzarkRadioNews.com The Trump Administration today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing nearly $3 million to provide broadband service in unserved and underserved rural areas in Missouri. This investment is part of the $100 million in grant funding made available for the ReConnect Pilot Program through the CARES Act. “The need for rural broadband has never been more apparent than it is now – as our nation manages the coronavirus national emergency. Access to telehealth services, remote learning for school children, and remote business operations all require access to broadband,” said U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. “I am so proud of our rural communities who have been working day in and day out, just like they always do, producing the food and fiber America depends on. We need them more than ever during these trying times, and expanding access to this critical infrastructure will help ensure rural America prospers for years to come.” In rural Missouri, Big River Broadband will use a $2.9 million grant to deploy a fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) network to connect 4,839 people, 54 farms, 27 businesses, two public schools and one fire station to high-speed broadband internet in Cape Girardeau County. USDA received 11 Round Two ReConnect Program applications that are eligible for the $100 million Congress allocated to the program through the CARES Act. More investments made possible with these resources will be announced in the coming weeks. Here is some background on the program. In March 2018, Congress pro-

vided $600 million to USDA to expand broadband infrastructure and services in rural America. On Dec. 13, 2018, Secretary Perdue announced the rules of the program, called “ReConnect,” including how the loans and grants will be awarded to help build broadband infrastructure in rural America. On April 20, 2020, USDA announced the Department has received 172 applications for $1.57 billion in Round Two of the ReConnect Program. The second round will enable USDA to implement innovative new solutions to rural connectivity by leveraging financial options with our partners and continuing the success of the first round of funding. The application window for round two closed on April 15. In Round One of the ReConnect Program, USDA invested $698 million to bring high-speed broadband e-Connectivity to approximately 167,000 households, 17,000 rural small businesses and farms, and more than 500 health care centers, educational facilities and critical community facilities located in 33 states. To learn more about individual investments, read USDA’s Broadband ReConnect Program report. To learn more about ReConnect Program eligibility, technical assistance and recent announcements, visit www.usda.gov/reconnect. USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www. rd.usda.gov.

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Caring hospital staff help a COVID-stricken groom say ‘I do!’ in heartwarming bedside wedding ceremony

Good News Network Weddings are meant to be joyous celebrations. Of course, even the bestlaid plans can run into a snag or two, but when Texas couple Carlos Muniz and Grace Leimann were confronted with the ultimate wedding crasher—COVID-19—it looked as if their dreams for a shared future were about to be shattered. Thanks, however, to the inspired intervention of one caring nurse and his co-workers, tragedy was averted. Rather than partying with bachelor pals during the week of his scheduled wedding, the groom found himself fighting what looked to be a losing battle with coronavirus in San Antonio’s Methodist Hospital ICU. Hooked up to an ECMO machine (an advanced form of life support), Muniz’s condition continued to steadily decline. After learning of his patient’s derailed nuptials, nurse Matt Holdridge was immediately struck with an idea shot straight from Cupid’s bow. The original ceremony might have been scuttled, but why not organize a wedding for Muniz and Leimann in the hospital instead? “The ball just kind of got rolling from there,” Holdridge said in an interview with CNN. “A lot of people started volunteering for it. Before you

knew it, every nurse in the unit knew about it and was trying to figure out ways to make it more special.” For many critically ill patients, having a positive frame of mind can sometimes be as integral a component to recovery as medical treatment. As it turned out, giving Muniz the extra incentive of matrimony proved to be just what the doctor—or in this case, nurse—ordered. With the wedding back on, Muniz rallied remarkably. “We were able to remove his feeding tube and he was able to eat on his own and drink on his own,” Holdridge reported. “Everything about his overall picture got better and better.” The couple tied the socially-distanced knot with a bedside ceremony held on August 11. Leimann wore a traditional white dress accessorized with a matching veil and hospital mask. Muniz, along with best man Holdridge, sported matching tuxedo T-shirts. Rather than the bride walking down the aisle, the groom was wheeled in—bed and all—to the accompaniment of stirring music by a wedding party of elated hospital staffers. It’s been said that “marriage is about two people and weddings are for everyone else.” Nowhere could

that have been more true than on this occasion. Holdridge told CNN that planning

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Surveys say Americans are actually giving more to charities through the pandemic Good News Network It looks like the frequency of charitable giving by individuals in the US is continuing—and even increasing—during the eco-

nomic uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic. The report from Lending Tree reported that about two-thirds of respondents said they had not

changed their charitable giving habits from previous years—with 34% donating more than once within the last year. The report also uncovered in-

creases in forms of giving which aren’t usually recorded due to the inability to write them off on income taxes. These included donating to a local relief fund (13%) and sending money to a loved one who was laid off (12%). 56% said they make recurring donations, meaning they donate to the same charity or organization once a month or more often. The generosity was impressive when it involved people they knew personally who are affected by the lockdowns: “Some consumers (30%) continue to pay for services they can’t use due to social distancing guidelines, like housekeeping and babysitting.” There was a lot of public debate before the first U.S. stimulus package was passed about whether people who had monetary means or property would—upon recognizing the gravity of the financial blow the country was about to receive—continue to support people who relied on them for their livelihoods. The survey shows that many did indeed choose to make sure person-to-person service providers did not fall on hard times. The CARES Act, the first COVID-19 stimulus package, encouraged donations by allowing regular household earners to writeoff anything larger than $300 from their income tax total without requiring them to go through the process of itemizing their deductions.

While personal charity is a great marker to judge how charitable a society is, it’s equally amazing to note that large-scale corporate giving actually increased during 2020. In June, Fidelity Charitable, the largest organizer of donor-advised funds (DAFs)—a kind of charitable savings account—reported that these funds have donated $3.4 billion in 2020, a 28% increase in giving in the first six months, over the same period over the previous year. Together the donors directed a whopping 667% increase in their grants to food banks and other food assistance programs across the States. In June, Good News Network reported that Charles Schwab alone saw a 46% increase in DAF grants, totaling $1.7 billion across 330,000 separate grants, it was the most generous period of giving recorded in the history of one of America’s largest philanthropic funds. “The last six months have been incredibly challenging, and I am truly inspired to see donors utilize their donor-advised funds to help communities and nonprofits impacted by health, economic, and social crises,” says Kim Laughton, President of Schwab Charitable. Washington Examiner also reported on a statistic that found DAFs managed in 32 different community foundations in 21 different states “reported an 80 percent increase in donations… from March to May, compared with the same period last year.”

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Small town business owner survives pandemic by live-streaming fashion show on Facebook Good News Network When COVID-19 hit, Virginia Sharp knew she had to keep paying her bills as the owner of a small boutique, so she decided to think outside the box. Given mandated shelter-inplace orders, she transitioned her sales efforts from the brick-and-

mortar location in Macon, Georgia, to social media which reaches the masses. Every Friday night she started streaming live fashion shows with a different theme each week—and it transformed her business. From the first “White Party” three months ago, to a Girl’s Trip,

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a Yacht Party—and even a Coffee Chat that featured three colors, ‘black, cream, and sugar’—Sharp has found an online niche, and it has percolated sales coming from new customers as far away as Alaska. A large part of her business is now packing up boxes to ship all over the country.

“Our community is loving the live theme shows on Facebook,” she told GNN. Sharp vows to continue the virtual fashion shows on her Facebook page, as part of the brand, even if her shop gets back to full capacity. “It’s exciting to see what we’re going to do next,” she told WMAZ News.

Another reason for wanting to grow more nationwide is to encourage and inspire others to follow their dreams. “Don’t make money your goal. Instead, pursue the things you love doing, and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off you.”

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Lifelike robotic pets bring joy and serenity to seniors, combatting stress and loneliness Good News Network Lifelike ‘companion animals’

are now offering the elderly all the feel-good perks of pet ownership,

but without the drawbacks. According to research, pet ther-

apy has numerous benefits that run the gamut from helping alleviate anxiety and loneliness, to lowering blood pressure and cortisol levels, to fostering enhanced social interaction. “The simple act of petting animals releases an automatic relaxation response,” a report from UCLA Health reveals. “Humans interacting with animals have found that petting the animal promoted the release of serotonin, prolactin, and oxytocin—all hormones that can play a part in elevating moods.” Unfortunately, the practicalities of pet ownership: feeding, grooming, and vet visits—not to mention cleaning up the occasional “Oops!”—all too often limits seniors, especially those in assisted living, from having a fluffy friend to call their own. But now, thanks to a novel breed of robotic puppies

and kitties, many seniors are getting a “new leash on life.” The leader of the pack when it comes to robotic companion animals is Joy For All Companion Pets. This line of “adoptable” animatronic fur babies from manufacturer Ageless Innovation was specifically created by a group of former Hasbro toy designers with seniors in mind. “We have technology that allows you to respond to touch and sound and light in different ways,” Ageless Innovation CEO Ted Fischer told CNN. “That’s part of the magic of a companion pet.” In addition to providing companionship, robot pets have shown amazing promise for improving the quality of life for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. In a CBS Health Watch interSEE PETS, PAGE 15

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view filmed at the Memory Care Unit at the Hebrew Home in Riverdale, New York, spokesperson Mary Farkas explained their cadre of resident robotic pets are often used to soothe agitated dementia sufferers rather than resorting to drugs. “These animals are a wonderful way, a nonpharmacologic approach to offer comfort and a sense of calm,” she said. Decreased meds and a calming

influence are definite checks in the plus column, but the benefits don’t stop there. Often offering a dose of much-needed role reversal, robotic pets also boost seniors’ self-esteem. “[They] provide an opportunity for the resident to be in the role of the nurturer and the caregiver,” Hebrew Home CEO Daniel Rheingold told CBS. So, are robotic pets the “purrfect” solution for seniors suffering unrequited puppy love or crushing on kitty in a cat-free zone? Signs point to “Woof!”

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Snowing cocoa? Chocolate factory glitch dusts Swiss town

BERLIN (AP) — Residents of a Swiss town got a bit of a shock when it started snowing particles of a fine cocoa powder after the ventilation system at a chocolate factory

malfunctioned. The Lindt & Spruengli company confirmed local reports Tuesday that there was a minor defect in the cooling ventilation for a line for

roasted “cocoa nibs” in its factory in Olten, between Zurich and Basel. The nibs, fragments of crushed cocoa beans, are the basis of chocolate.

Combined with strong winds on Friday morning, the powder spread around the immediate vicinity of the factory, leaving a fine cocoa dusting. The company says one car was lightly coated, and that it has offered to pay for any cleaning needed — but hasn’t yet been taken up on the offer. Factory production was able to continue as normal and the company says the particles were completely harmless to people or the environment. The ventilation system has now been repaired.

South Dakota city mourns urban cornstalk’s brief life

Residents of South Dakota’s largest city are mourning an urban cornstalk that briefly became a lighthearted beacon of hope during the coronavirus pandemic. The Argus Leader reported Wednesday that the stalk had been growing up through a crack in the concrete at the intersection of 57th Street and Minnesota Avenue on Sioux Falls’ south side. Dubbed the 57th Street Corn, complete with its own Twitter account during its brief

lifespan, the plant was a symbol of resiliency and hope as the pandemic rages on, Mayor Paul TenHaken said. “Finding joy in the small things will continue to help us get through what has been a challenging time in our country,” the mayor said. “It was ‘amaizing’ to see the community rally around the 57th Street corn as a sign of hope over the past few days.” Residents reported Wednesday morning that someone had ripped out the lone stalk, prompting an outcry on social media. Someone attached a sign to a traffic post where the stalk grew that reads “CORN RIP.” The Stockyards Ag Experience, a group working to transform the city’s vacant stockyards into an interactive experience, is selling T-shirts commemorating the stalk.

Picture perfect? Woman receives ID with photo of empty chair

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Jade Dodd renewed her license online and received it last week, but to her surprise, the photo wasn’t a picture of her. It only showed an empty chair. “The lady at the DMV did not really believe me when I was like ‘hey, I need my license fixed,’” Dodd said. “Then, she looked it up in the system and goes, ‘oh, I need my manager for this.’” The chair ended up being the focal point of the license because it was the last photo taken and saved to Dodd’s file, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security told WKRN-TV. The photo was taken accidentally, the department said. Dodd said she wasn’t upset by the mistake. Instead, she said it lightened the mood amidst the coronavirus pandemic and provided her and her coworkers with a few laughs.

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79 Mount Vesuvius begins stirring, on feast day of Vulcan, Roman god of fire (goes on to destroy Pompeii) 406 Battle at Florence: Stilicho’s Roman army beats Radagaisus’ Barbarians 1500 Governor Francisco De Bobadilla arrives in the Indies, soon after arrests and sends former Governor Christopher Columbus back to Spain in chains 1541 French explorer Jacques Cartier lands near Quebec City in his third voyage to Canada

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1542 Rabbi Joseph Caro completes his commentary of Tur Code 1784 Eastern Tennessee settlers declare their area an independent state & name it Franklin; a year later the Continental Congress rejects it 1789 French Revolution: The National Assembly proclaims freedom of religious opinions 1796 African Methodist Episcopal Church incorporated 1799 Napoleon leaves Egypt for France en route to seize power.

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1839 British capture Hong Kong from China 1850 1st US National Women’s Rights Convention convenes in Worcester, Massachusetts 1869 1st carload of rail freight (boots & shoes) arrives in San Francisco, from Boston after a 16-day trip 1872 1st Japanese commercial ship visits San Francisco, carrying tea 1914 Japan declares war on Germany in World War I 1915 Tsar Nicolaas II takes

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control of Russian Army 1933 Mahatma Gandhi released from Indian jail following another hunger strike 1939 Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union agree the Molotov-Ribbentrop non-aggression pact and secretly divide Poland between themselves, setting the stage for World War II 1940 German Luftwaffe begins night bombing on London 1942 Battle of Stalingrad: 600 Luftwaffe planes bomb Stalingrad (40,000 die) 1948 World Council of Churches formed by 147 churches from 44 countries 1972 Republican convention (Miami Beach, Fla) renominates Vice President Spiro Agnew but not unanimous: 1 vote went to NBC newsman David Brinkley 1979 Bolshoi Ballet dancer

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Alexander Godunov defects in NYC 1990 East & West Germany announced that they would unite on Oct 3 1990 US begins call up of 46,000 reservists to the Persian Gulf 1996 Osama bin Laden issues message entitled “A declaration of war against the Americans occupying the land of the two holy places” 2005 Hurricane Katrina forms over the Bahamas, later becoming a category 5 hurricane 2007 Hashtag invented and first used in a tweet by US product designer Chris Messina 2011 Libyan leader Muammar al-Gaddafi is overthrown after the National Transitional Council forces take control of Bab al-Azizia compound during the 2011 Libyan Civil War.

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Birthdays • 1912 Gene Kelly, American actor (An American in Paris, Going My Way) and dancer (Singin’ in the Rain), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (d. 1996) • 1931 Barbara Eden, American actress (Dream of Jeannie), born in Tucson, Arizona • 1949 Shelley Long, American actress (Diane in Cheers, Money Pit), born in Fort Wayne, Indiana • 1970 River Phoenix, American actor (Little Nikta, Stand By Me), born in Madras, Oregon (d. 1993) • 1978 Kobe Bryant, American basketball guard, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 2020)

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