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• George Herman “Babe” Ruth made his Major League Baseball debut on J uly 11, 1914 as a pitcher for the Boston R ed So x. 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, So x owner H arry 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
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• In other baseball news, on July 20, 1976, slugger Hank Aaron hit his record 755th and final home 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.
• 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 vice-president 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 H enry Ford II, whose intention was to turn the company over to his son Edsel, • Many of us think of the Salvation Army as merely a thrift store, or the bell-ringers at Christmas. The orga- who was 28 at the time. F ord’s justification to I acocca was, “Sometimes you just don ’t like somebody .” It nization got its start in London in J uly of 1865 when preacher William Booth and his wife Catherine found- proved to be a good thing for Iacocca, who was hired ed the Christian Mission, attempting to help those liv- as president of Chrysler the following year. The company was nearly bankrupt, and under Iacocca’s leadership ing in poverty . With 1,000 volunteers and 42 evangelists, Booth’s team spread out across London, setting up posted record profits of $2.4 billion five years later . He soup kitchens and preaching the Gospel, and became retired from Chrysler in 1992. known as the “Hallelujah Army.” In 1878, the group be• Aviation history was made in J uly, 1938, when multi-millionaire Howard Hughes circumnavigated the globe in 91 hours, 14 minutes, and 10 seconds. H e 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 J uly 14. The distance was appro ximately 14,800 miles (23,818 km), with an average speed for the flight of 206.1 mph (331.7 km/hr).
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*** Melissa McCarthy will rejoin the cast of the N etflix reboot of "The Gilmore Girls" four-part series, "A Y ear in the Life," after all. H er films "Spy" and "The Boss" both were hits, with a lot of the profits going to her and husband Ben F alcone (who directed and co-wrote it with her and Steve Mallory). At the time the "Gilmore Girls" reboot was announced she was still doing "Mike and Molly," and producers assumed she was too busy. But she made it known she would go back if asked, and they did.
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*** Q: During the 1950s, my mom was a big fan of Don McNeill and his Breakfast Club, a network radio program. She purchased his book, which was published in 1953. Would it be of interest to a collector? — Scott, Arvada , Colorado A: "Don M cNeill's Breakfast Club" was broadcast from Chicago and debuted in 1933. It continued until 1968, making it the longest-running network radio show ever. The program was a blend of poetry , anecdotes, guest stars, interviews and even occasional marches around the breakfast table. The show was essentially spontaneous and unrehearsed, with M cNeill closing each program with his signoff tag: "Be good to yourself." While "Don McNeill's Breakfast Club" was extremely popular as a radio program, when an attempt was
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• You might be surprised to learn that the electric fan was invented in the 19th century. Then again, at the moment that fact might not be surprising; the heat of summer can be a powerful motivator. • Though the ukulele is commonly associated with the Hawaiian Islands, it didn't originate there. The instrument actually came from P ortugal, where it was known as a machete, and was introduced to the islands around 1870 by sailors. *** • Thought for the Day: "As scarce as truth is, the supply has always been in excess of the demand." — Josh Billings (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
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but is now offering an even bigger educator discount for the Summer of 2016. Teachers, staff and administration work tirelessly throughout the school year taking on extra projects, attending meetings and spending their own money on supplies and extras in addition to regular teaching duties, so OTL has set up a program to give something back. Arts & Entertainment is one of the best sources of inspiration as well as a stress reliever and escape from daily life. OTL works with the Arts & Entertainment Community to provide new ways for everyone to get back into the theater and enjoy live entertainment at the private invitation of Show Producers and venues. The Summer of Entertainment promotion: Teachers, Staff and Administration can register at onthelistsouthflorida.com/ teacher and receive three full months of comp Show tickets for just $22. This special offer is for educators at all levels from Day Care through Grad School and is available through July 15th, 2016.
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“This is a great opportunity for students in our area to benefit from professional guidance on preparing for these college-entry exams” said H annah H ostyk, Co-President of the Friends of The Stirling Road Library. “We are indebted to Chris Sanderson, founder of Sanderson Test Prep, for providing these sessions at no cost to the students.” The Friends of the Library are also providing participants a free lunch prior to the sessions; a kosher option is available.
“While each disaster is unique, The Salvation Army of Broward County disaster team is ready to respond, providing food services, emotional and spiritual care, emergency communication and recovery operations where needed.
In addition, two free college seminars for students and parents will be presented at the Library by the highly regarded college consulting group , International College Counselors, on Thursday, July 28 and Thursday, August 18th at 6:30 pm.
If you would like more information about The Salvation Army of Broward County, its ministry and missionplease visit: www .salvationarmyfortlauderdale. org or 954–712-2431.
The Friends' of the Stirling Road Library began when the Stirling Road Branch library opened in 2003 and has since embraced its mission to raise funds for the well-being of the branch, to advocate for libraries and staff and to sponsor programs which enhance our community. The group now boasts over 350 members, representing over 400 individuals, who support the important role a public library plays in the life of a community.
The Friends of the Stirling Road Library The Friends of the Stirling Road Library has engaged the services of Sanderson T est Prep to offer 4 free A CT/ New SAT college test preparation sessions for high school students on August 1st, 5th, 8th and 12th at the Library beginning at 1 pm.
For more information, visit the Stirling Road Library at 3151 Stirling R oad, or call 954- 357-7550 or visit the Friends of Stirling Road Library Website at http://www. stirlingfriends.org/
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FUN AND GAMES The bride and groom were without a doubt the main attraction at the garden wedding reception I attended last summer, but the eye-catching handcrafted tic-tactoe game — with river rocks colorfully painted like ladybugs and bumble bees for markers — was a draw the kid guests couldn't resist. Created by the bride's dad, it was an attraction that kept the children, and eventually playful adults, happy and entertained. "What a great idea!" I thought. Tic-tac-toe grid lines were painted in black on a thick round slice of wood from a neighbor's fallen tree — about the size of a large pizza. Set on a low table, the popular game board was at an ideal height for young players.
What you'll need: —Light-colored bandana scarf —Ruler —Permanent non-toxic black pen —Two sets of 12 matching items for game markers such as rocks, shells acorns or buttons, and larger items for when a piece becomes king. —Cording or string Here's the fun: Draw a grid on the bandana with the marker . Make 1-inch squares, eight down and eight across. Fill in alternate squares with the pen so it resembles a checkerboard. Place the two sets of markers on the checkerboard and begin playing. When the game is over , toss the markers in the center of the bandana, tie the four corners together with cording or string, and carry it away.
Games have brought people together for generations. Time spent playing hide and seek, running obstacle courses, skimming stones on a lake and challenging one another with rounds of rock-paper-scissors is fun, playful and free!
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