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● On July 7, 1852, according to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stories, Dr. John H. Watson is born. Coincidentally, the author died on this day in England at the age of 71. His first Sherlock Holmes story, "A Study in Scarlet," was published in Beeton's Christmas Annual in 1887. ● On July 3, 1863, on the third day of the Battle of Gettysburg, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee's last attempt at breaking the Union line ends in disastrous failure, bringing the most decisive battle of the American Civil War to an end. Exhausted, both armies held their positions until the night of July 4, when Lee withdrew. ● On July 5, 1946, French designer Louis Reard unveils a daring two-piece swimsuit at a Paris swimming pool. A Parisian showgirl modeled the new fashion, which Reard dubbed "bikini," inspired by a U.S. atomic test that took place off the Bikini Atoll in the Pacific Ocean earlier that week. ● On July 4, 1954, Marilyn Sheppard is beaten to death inside her home in Cleveland. Her husband, Dr. Sam Sheppard, claimed to see a man with bushy hair fleeing the scene, but the authorities charged Sheppard with killing his pregnant wife. Sheppard's case provided the loose inspiration for the hit television show "The Fugitive." ● On July 2, 1964, in a nationally televised ceremony, President Lyndon Johnson signs into law the historic Civil Rights Act. The Civil Rights Act met tough opposition in the House and a lengthy, heated debate in the Senate before being approved. ● On July 6, 1976, in Annapolis, Md., the United States Naval Academy admits women for the first time in its history with the induction of 81 female midshipmen. In May 1980, Elizabeth Anne Rowe became the first woman member of the class to graduate. On July 1, 1984, the Motion Picture Association of America, which oversees the voluntary rating system for movies, introduces a new rating, PG-13. The action film "Red Dawn," starring Patrick Swayze and Charlie Sheen, became the first PG-13 movie to be released in theaters.

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This week we will be celebrating our independence. The 4th of July is not just a chance to set off fireworks and cookout, the real purpose of the celebration goes to the heart of the establishment of our country. On the 4th of July, 1776, the United States of America was born. It was on this date that Wethe-People officially claimed our independence from Britain and a Democratic Republic was born. Those brave men and women who have chosen to protect, fight and even die for our republic know the significance and meaning attached to it. It is not the “4th of July”, it is INDEPENDENCE DAY! An independence that was and is drenched in the blood of our citizens who were and are willing to die for freedom from tyranny and to maintain liberty. There are no better words to describe this than the preamble to our Constitution of the United States: “We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.” This week let’s all remember and be thankful for the brave men and women who have given their lives to give us freedom.

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RED, WHITE & BLUE (continued) ● If you’ve ever been asked to bring a white elephant to a party, you know to pack along something that you don’t want, perhaps an inexpensive, useless, or humorous item. This term has its origins in Southeast Asia in ancient times. Tradition states that the mother of Buddha dreamed of a white elephant presenting her with a lotus flower on the eve of her son’s birth. The white elephant was considered sacred, and a monarch who possessed one reigned with justice and power. However, because the animal was sacred, it could not be put to any practical use, although it cost a considerable sum to maintain. It became burdensome to keep, but the owner could not dispose of it. ● Looking at the color blue can promote rest and cause the body to produce calming chemicals that release feelings of tranquility. Experts in feng shui tell us that blue is the perfect choice for the bathroom because of its tranquil and healing properties. Some cultures believe that blue keeps bad spirits away. In Iran it’s the color of mourning. To those of the Jewish faith, blue is the color of holiness. In China, it represents immortality. ● There are more than 700 species of the flowering plant indigofera. Although we think of indigo as a dye used to color our denim jeans blue, other varieties are effective as antiinflammatories to relieve the pain of bug stings, snake bites, swelling, and ulcers. Colonial planters in the mid-18th century began exporting the plants, but indigo had been a major source of capital for India since around 300 B.C. ● The word “blue” has found its way into our language in several different arenas. Stocks that are solid and stable are called blue-chip stocks and a first-place winner is awarded the blue ribbon. Laws designed to restrict immoral behavior are referred to as blue laws and a bluenose is an overly puritanical person. A member of the working class is called a blue collar worker, while the classic politician is often called a blue suit.

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