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• Michael J. Fox was 24 years old when the film “Back to the Future” was released on July 3, 1985. Fox starred as Marty McFly, a teenager who climbed into wacky scientist Doc Brown’s DeLorean DMC12 sports car and traveled back 30 years in time, only to meet his future parents in high school. The film went on to be the highest-grossing film of the year, grossing over $380 million. Doc Brown’s DeLorean was powered by plutonium capable of achieving the “1.21 gigawatts” power required to travel through time. Did you know that only 9,000 DeLoreans were produced before the company ran out of money? About 6,500 of those are still around today. • In the midst of the Great Depression, in July of 1930, construction of Hoover Dam began. It took the next five years and the labor of 21,000 to complete the structure, with completion two years ahead of schedule and millions of dollars under budget. The dam provided for a huge increase in irrigated farming in the desert, as well as providing water for much of southern California. Today, the dam remains the second highest in the U.S., and the 18th highest in the world, and serves over a million people. • History was made in the world of medicine on July 25, 1978, when the world’s first “test tube baby,” Louise Joy Brown was born in Manchester, England. In November of the previous year, Lesley Brown, who had suffered from infertility for many years, underwent an experimental in vitro fertilization. Several years after the birth of Louise, Mr. and Mrs. Brown once again were parents of an IVF baby, Natalie. In 2006, Louise became a mother herself to a son conceived naturally.
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• George Herman “Babe” Ruth made his Major League Baseball debut on July 11, 1914 as a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. After living in an orphanage, St. Mary’s Industrial School for Boys, since age 7, at 19, Ruth was signed by the Baltimore Orioles, but was quickly sold to the Red Sox over the summer. He was part of three World Series championships during his tenure with the Sox. Just prior to the 1920 season, Sox owner Harry Frazee desired to finance a Broadway musical, and sold Ruth’s contract to the New York Yankees to obtain the money. Ironically, in 10 of the next 12 seasons with the Yankees, Ruth alone hit more home runs than the entire Red Sox team. This gave rise to the phrase “the Curse of the Bambino,” referring to the fact that the Red Sox did not win another World Series for 85 years. • In other baseball news, on July 20, 1976, slugger Hank Aaron hit his record 755th and final home (Continued next page)
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1. Is the Book of Daniel in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. 2 Kings 19 and which other chapter are almost alike word for word? Deuteronomy 7, Isaiah 37, Jeremiah 50, Job 16 3. From 2 Samuel 22, who said, “The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer”? David, Samuel, Peter, Solomon 4. In Genesis 29, which of Jacob’s wives was first to bear children? Leah, Rachel, Bilhah, Zilpah 5. From Acts 22, what famous Rabbi was Paul’s teacher? Hillel, Turkel, Zakkai, Gamaliel 6. In 2 Kings 16, who burned his son alive as a sacrifice? Joab, Ahaz, Isaac, Josiah
run. The event occurred in Milwaukee County Stadium where Aaron played as a Milwaukee Brewer. California Angels pitcher Dick Drago threw the pitch to the 42-year-old Aaron. Aaron retired from baseball following the 1976 season after 23 years. His record remained in place until 2007 when it was broken by Barry Bonds. • Many of us think of the Salvation Army as merely a thrift store, or the bell-ringers at Christmas. The organization got its start in London in July of 1865 when preacher William Booth and his wife Catherine founded the Christian Mission, attempting to help those living in poverty. With 1,000 volunteers and 42 evangelists, Booth’s team spread out across London, setting up soup kitchens and preaching the Gospel, and became known as the “Hallelujah Army.” In 1878, the group became known as the Salvation Army. Today, there are 7,546 centers in the U.S. alone, along with branches in 75 other countries.
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• On July 13, 1978, Henry Ford II fired Lee Iacocca as Ford Motor Company’s president, and changed the course of history. Iacocca had been employed by Ford since 1946, and within 14 years he was a vicepresident and general manager. He was the designer of the Ford Mustang, an achievement that led to his being named President of Ford. Along the way, his management style contributed to frequent conflict with Henry Ford II, whose intention was to turn the company over to his son Edsel, who was 28 at the time. Ford’s justification to Iacocca was, “Sometimes you just don’t like somebody.” It proved to be a good thing for Iacocca, who was hired as president of Chrysler the following year. The company was nearly bankrupt, and under Iacocca’s leadership posted record profits of $2.4 billion five years later. He retired from Chrysler in 1992. • Aviation history was made in July, 1938, when multi-millionaire Howard Hughes circumnavigated the globe in 91 hours, 14 minutes, and 10 seconds. He departed Long Island, New York, on July 10, with a crew of four aboard his Lockheed Super Electra Special, making his first stop in Paris. It was on to Moscow, Alaska, Minneapolis, and back to Long Island on July 14. The distance was approximately 14,800 miles (23,818 km), with an average speed for the flight of 206.1 mph (331.7 km/hr). • On July 28, 1945, another airplane was in the news when a U.S. B-25 Mitchell military bomber crashed into New York City’s Empire State Building. The plane was flying from Massachusetts to LaGuardia Airport and due to heavy fog, it was re-routed to Newark, New Jersey Airport. As the bomber flew over Manhattan, suddenly the Chrysler Building came into view through the fog and the pilot swerved to miss it, which sent him straight into the side of the Empire State Building at the 79th floor. The jet fuel exploded and filled four floors of the building with flames, killing the three people on the plane and 11 within the building. The fact that it was a Saturday saved the lives of thousands. The engine flew through the building and landed in an apartment across the street. The building sustained an 18’ x 20’-foot (5.5 x 6.1-m) hole, and $1 million in damages ($10.5 million in today’s dollars.) • Thirty-fourth U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower became the first president to ride in a helicopter on July 12, 1957. It soon became the new mode of transportation for short Presidential trips, safer and more efficient than the limousine motorcade.
1. In 2015, the Miami Marlins’ Jose Fernandez set a major-league record for most home wins without a loss to start a career (17). Who had held the mark? 2. When was the last time before 2015 that the Kansas City Royals sent at least five players to the All-Star Game? 3. As a rookie in 2014, Jacksonville QB Blake Bortles was sacked 55 times. Name the two signal-callers to be sacked more in their rookie NFL season. 4. In 2015, Oklahoma’s Lon Krueger became the second men’s college basketball coach to take four schools to the NCAA Tournament’s round of 16. Who was the first? 5. How many consecutive years did an “Original Six” team win the Stanley Cup after the six-team NHL expansion in 1967. 6. Name the first country other than Norway to win a gold medal in the Olympic men’s Nordic combined skiing. 7. In 2015, David Love III became the thirdoldest golfer (51) to capture a PGA Tour event. Who was older?
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* On July 5, 1775, the Continental Congress adopts the Olive Branch Petition, which appeals directly to King George III and expresses hope for reconciliation between the colonies and Great Britain. George refused to accept the petition. A year later, the Declaration of Independence took a much stronger stance. * On July 4, 1804, Lewis and Clark stage the first-ever Fourth of July celebration west of the Mississippi River. The expedition stopped near a creek, which they named Independence Creek in honor of the day. * On July 9, 1877, the All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club begins its first lawn tennis tournament at Wimbledon. The tournament was suspended after semifinals were held July 12 in order to leave London fans free for a cricket match. * On July 10, 1925, in Dayton, Tennessee, the so-called Monkey Trial begins with John Thomas Scopes, a high-school science teacher, accused of teaching evolution in violation of Tennessee law. The town took on a carnival-like atmosphere and included a chimpanzee that wore a plaid suit, brown fedora and white spats.
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Button, Button, Who’s Got Buttons? The family button jar is a practical keepsake filled with treasures for creative play and storytelling, too. Like scraps of repurposed fabric in a quilt, each one has its own story of where it came from. If you don’t have a designated button container, start your own stash of buttons from discarded clothing, spares you no longer need, and odds and ends from garage sales. Before you begin the simple button projects I’ve listed below, enjoy playing a sorting game with your child. Organize buttons by style and color in a muffin tin, small zipper-style lunch bags or small jars. STRING A SIMPLE STRETCH BRACELET Choose about 20 standard buttons with holes in their centers by color, size and shape or create a combination and set out in a line on the table. Cut a piece of elastic for stringing jewelry about 12 inches long. Secure an office binder clip 2 inches from one end to prevent buttons from slipping off as you thread. Thread the elastic in and out of the buttonholes, letting buttons overlap slightly as you go. (If there are four holes on a button, thread through just two of them.) Check for fit on your wrist as you near the end. When there are enough buttons to your satisfaction, remove the end clip, fit the bracelet snugly to your wrist and tie the loose ends in double knots. Cut off excess elastic near the knot. TIP: Use red, white and blue buttons to make a Fourth of July bracelet. GIVE A PLAIN WHITE BLOUSE PERSONALITY Remove ordinary white buttons and replace with a different-style button for every hole. Or switch out the white buttons for a favorite color. This is an ideal opportunity to teach an older child how to sew on buttons without your help. MAKE BUTTON “STAMPS” TO PRINT STATIONERY, NOTECARDS AND GIFT WRAP Choose buttons with 3-dimensional designs and simple patterns, such as a daisy or geometric shapes. With strong craft glue, attach the side opposite the design to a small block of wood or the end of a bottle cork. When dry, press onto an ink pad and stamp away. Note: Buttons can be a choking hazard for young children (and pets). *** Donna Erickson’s award-winning series “Donna’s Day” is airing on public television nationwide. To find more of her creative family recipes and activities, visit www.donnasday.com and link to the NEW Donna’s Day Facebook fan page. Her latest book is “Donna Erickson’s Fabulous Funstuff for Families.” (c) 2016 Donna Erickson Distributed by King Features Synd.
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--Q: At a church sale, I purchased a wall pocket in the Blackberry pattern and marked “Roseville.” I paid $50 for it because I know enough about art pottery to realize that Roseville is collectible, and the piece I bought quite unusual. Did I get a good deal? -- Betty, Rio Rancho, New Mexico A: The Blackberry pattern was introduced by Roseville in 1932. It is easily identified by its collar of russet and green leaves, dark blue berries, and a textured background in varying shades of brown and green. The pieces are unmarked or have foil or paper labels. Your wall pocket, which should measure 8-1/4 inches, is valued in the $650 to $950 range, according to most of the price guides I consulted. Yes, you got a terrific deal. *** Q: I have three transistor radios from the 1960s. Two need repair. Whom do you suggest I contact? -- Robert, Portsmouth, Virginia and A: Transistor radios are a little complex to repair because of capacitors that tend to degrade and the difficultly of getting to the PC boards, especially in smaller models. I did find a source that might be able to help you: John’s Vintage Radio Repair, 144 N. Beverwyck Rd., No. 208, Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034. For repair costs and shipping instructions go to http://johnsvintageradio.com. *** Q: I have a Coca-Cola tray from the 1920s featuring a couple playing golf. Do I have a valuable item? -- Dorothy, Ladue, Missouri A: Yes, if it is authentic. Coca-Cola collectors must be aware that many of the old beverage trays have been reproduced, and some even aged to look much older than they actually are. If your tray is the real deal, it was issued in 1926 and is valued in the $500-$750 range, depending on condition. *** Q: My husband was born May 20, 1942. I would like to get him an original newspaper that was published the date of his birth. Can you recommend someone who might be able to help? -Steve, Craig, Colorado A: Timothy Hughes buys and sells vintage newspapers and might be able to help you. Contact is P.O. Box 3636, Williamsport, PA 17701-8636; tim@ rarenewspapers.com; and http://rarenewspapers. com. Write to Larry Cox in care of KFWS, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803, or send e-mail to questionsforcox@aol.com. Due to the large volume of mail he receives, Mr. Cox cannot personally answer all reader questions, nor does he do appraisals. Do not send any materials requiring return mail. (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
In commemoration of July as National Honey Month, Tidbits sweetens the pot with these facts about honey. • Honey is simply the condensed nectar of flower blossoms, the only food source produced by insects that humans eat. The sugary nectary secreted by the flowers attracts honey bees. The bees collect not only the nectar, but the flower’s pollen as well, depositing it at the next flower it visits, enabling the production of its seeds. The bee will visit between 50 and 100 flowers during one trip, all the while flapping its wings more than 180 times per second. • Back at the hive, the bee deposits its load of nectar that will be transformed into honey. A bee colony is home to between 30,000 and 60,000 bees, each with a lifespan of about 45 days over the summer. Two million flowers must be visited and 55,000 miles (85,514 km) logged to make just 1 lb. (0.45 kg) of honey, but the average worker bee will make just 1/16 of a teaspoon of honey during its lifetime. A strong colony of bees can store hundreds of pounds with just a few days. • The color, flavor, and aroma of the honey are dependent on the type of flower that was visited by the bee. Monofloral honey is made from the nectar of just one type of plant, such as clover, orange blossom, buckwheat, lavender, dandelion, and honeysuckle. Polyfloral honey is also known as wildflower honey, and is made from the nectar of many different types of plants. Buckwheat honey is thick and dark with a very strong flavor, while alfalfa honey is almost white, with a delicate mild flavor. • Honey is an ancient food, as evidenced by a cave painting unearthed in Spain showing people collecting honey from a bee’s nest. The figures are carrying baskets or gourds and are using ropes to reach the nest. The ancient Romans valued honey so much that it was used as a form of currency, using it to pay their taxes. Egyptians sacrificed honey to their gods. The body of Alexander the Great is said to have been preserved in a coffin full of honey. Sealed containers of honey were found in King Tut’s tomb that were still edible after more than 2,000 years. Greeks and Romans used honey as a natural healing medicine, and it was frequently spread on wounds to promote healing. • Because honey is a symbol for the new year according to Jewish tradition, Rosh Hashanah celebrations include apples dipped in honey to symbolize a sweet new year. • There are 64 calories in one tablespoon of honey, compared to sugar at 46 calories, but because honey is sweeter, we tend to use less. Honey never spoils because its high acidic level creates a very low pH environment, making it unfavorable for bacteria to grow. Raw honey contains all the pollen and enzymes that are destroyed by heat in processed honey. Filtered and processed honey will remain liquid much longer, while raw honey crystalizes quickly. • It’s believed that honey, with its antioxidant and anti-bacterial properties is a powerful aid to the immune system. Many claim it improves digestion and soothes sore throats. But as beneficial as honey can be, it should not be fed to infants less than one year old. Honey can contain a bacterium called Clostridium botulinum, which can cause infant botulism, a condition that can cause paralysis and even death.
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BIBLE TRIVIA ANSWERS:
1) Old; 2) Isaiah 37; 3) David; 4) Leah; 5) Gamaliel; 6) Ahaz
1. LaMarr Hoyt (1980-82) and Johnny Allen (1932-33), with 16 each. 2. It was 1982, when George Brett, Hal McRae, Dan Quisenberry, Frank White and Willie Wilson made the All-Star team. 3. Houston’s David Carr was sacked 76 times in 2002, and Cleveland’s Tim Couch was sacked 56 times in 1999. 4. Eddie Sutton, with Creighton, Arkansas, Kentucky and Oklahoma State. 5. Six seasons before the Philadelphia Flyers won in 1974 and 1975. 6. Finland’s Heikki Hasu won gold in 1948. 7. Sam Snead was 52 when he won in 1965, and Art Wall was 51 when he won in 1975.
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Fishing Report, White/Norfork River By Nick Kopcha
Hi Gang, Happy Fourth Of July! We are now in the summer season with warm weather and occasional storms and showers in the area. We do need the rain with our annual totals well below normal. The river water levels are still holding in the mid to low area with occasional surges of water late in the afternoons from Bull Shoals Dam. Bull is running one unit most of the day and night while ramping up to about five generators late in the afternoon for several hours. Norfork is running one unit around the clock which provides both drift and wade fishing opportunities. The bite is tough there with the heavy summer fishing pressure. Stealth is the answer for those finicky fish. The quality and quantity of fish continues on the lower White with some of the nicest stringers of fish you will ever see. We are still benefitting from the months of high water last fall and winter which provided perfect growing conditions for the Trout. Artificials are really producing now with Rapalas and Blue Fox spinners leading the way. Gold Colorado spoons are also accounting for some very nice fish too. Jig fishing is really good right now with a hop
and drop retrieve. The best colors have been olive, black, brown/orange and white. 1/8th ounce jigs on 6 pound line on a 61/2 foot medium light rod it the right setup. The fly fishing on the lower White has been good on all of the generic nymphs and midge imitations. Terrestrials are working good with small droppers and the strikes are spectacular when those babies explode on those big surface flies! Big minnows and Sculpins have been producing some big fish. Drifting with the current or setting up in the deeper holes has been the hot ticket as usual. Summer will be here and gone before you know it so get out there and enjoy the great fishing. See ‘Yall Next Week Tite-Lines Nick Kopcha 314-609-5507 nkopcha@centurytel.net www.rosestroutdock.com Full Service Resort and Trout Dock 870-499-5311 or 888-425-1141
A Word from the Publisher: by Jack Baker
Make a day trip out of taking a leisurely drive to Calico Rock to buy a 65-Plus Lifetime Licenses Residents 65 and older may purchase a Lifetime Fishing License for $10.50 or a Lifetime Combination Sportsman’s License (hunting and fishing) for $35.50 any time during the calendar year of their 65th birthday. Each license is valid as long as the holder resides in Arkansas. Proof of age and 60 days of Arkansas residency are required. These licenses are available from the AGFC Little Rock office and the regional office at Calico Rock. 65-Plus Lifetime Trout Permit (PLT) To fish for trout in certain waters or to keep trout, a state lifetime trout permit (purchased once at 65 or older) is available to holders of 65-Plus Lifetime Licenses ($5.00 be turning 65 during this calendar year. In order for an adult to lawfully fish Dry Run creek near the Fish Hatchery a mobility access card is required. Licensed sportsmen who are permanently mobility impaired may be eligible for special access privileges and access to the boardwalk and pier at Dry Run Creek. These privileges allow persons with certain medical conditions to receive a Mobility Impaired Access Permit. There is no charge for the initial card. Applications are available online at www. agfc.com or by calling 800-364-4263 during business hours. Contact AGFC at Calico Rock either at 870-297-4331 or 877-297-4331. The regional office is located on Hwy 56 North, Calico Rock, AR 72619.
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When Eddie Bansemer says, “Throw your bait right over there, cause there’s a nice one by that rock” He will make a believer out of you in a minute!
I’ve lived in Mountain Home since 1977 and had the pleasure of meeting Eddie Bansemer, a professional fishing guide just a few years later when he was managing a dock on Norfork lake. I suppose Eddie tops the charts here in northern Arkansas when it comes to knowing where fish are, and I mean, ANY kind of fish! Whether your on the lake side of the dam or below the dams he has a keen sense of knowing where to find our beloved fish that so many enjoy catching. Yet the more important part of fishing, is “How to catch them”, and when. He owns his own boat as an independent guide and has polished his skills for over 40 years. Catching a good mess of Rainbow trout for supper isn’t a problem. Encouraging folks to release a trophy is more challenging, but he usually can make sense of it all by explaining how taking a picture of your trophy can still provide you with a wall hanging, “Replica” for bragging rights!
Banjo, Teresas pup, never gives up fishing either! If your looking to have the time of your life as we did while in the boat with Eddie, and your use to fishing with simple fishing poles, then you will want to call him for an experience you will always remember! Many times a half day trip will more than put your limit of beautiful fish in the boat and send you to the store for all the fixins! Or ask him for a shoreline lunch and hope he has the time to cook you one cause he sure does know how to make them taste like best you’ve ever eaten! And did I mention he will make you laugh until you cry, so why not give him a call?
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