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One of the first community buildings constructed in a newly settled town was often a place of worship. For the area surrounding Richmond, churches came in a wave of 29 missions forming between 1870 and 1888. Throughout the first half of the 1800s, churches were scarce and pastors would usually travel from town to town sporadically. Since there was no way of announcing their arrival, only the people present when they arrived would be able to meet with the priest. This resulted in most people rarely meeting with a cleric, with some going their whole lives without meeting a pastor. Father Ruggles was one of the first priests to visit a large

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New Business Hopes to Lessen Burden of Supervised Visitation By David Odziana

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For those unfortunate enough to be required to have supervised visitation with a child, the situation can be stressful and exhausting for both the parents and children. Many officials associated with the legal process believe two business partners may have found a way to make the circumstances less painful for everyone involved. Although the business itself is only a few months old, Mary Duross and John Lewis have been planning on making their idea a reality for over a decade. “We worked together at the Friend of the Court for about 12 years, and we talked about it at the time. A few years later,

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The Thumb area of Michigan is extremely flat with rich, fertile soil, the reason for its historical role as a chiefly agricultural area. Some of the major agricultural products include sugar beets, navy beans, soybeans, corn and fruits. Highlighting the farm’s contribution to Michigan’s development is one goal of the Michigan Centennial Farm Program, which recognizes farms that have remained in the same family for 100 years or more. To be designated as a Centennial Farm, a property must be a working farm of 10 or more acres that has been continuously owned by the same family for at least 100 years. A few weeks ago, my husband and I were taking a Sunday drive on an absolutely perfect fall day through some back roads of St. Clair County, Michigan, and happened to come upon the Centennial Farm of Fred and Kelly Will in Lynn Township. (We knew it was a Centennial Farm by the plaque which stood in front of the home.) We just had to stop the car. The farm was so picturesque; it appeared that time had stood still for the past 100 years. Playing in the front yard were two young children, who we later found out were Hailey and Phillip Will, ages eight and nine years old respectively. Mom, Kelly, was also nearby. When we

stopped, they all came up and started talking to us and willingly answered our questions about their farm. A bit into the conversation, Kelly’s husband, Fred, also joined us. The Will’s farm was first homesteaded in 1886 and Hailey and Phillip are now the fifth generation of the same family to live in the home. On the farm, the family raises pigs, goats, Hailey, with one of her pet goats cattle, mules, horses and chickens, and grows their own hay for feed for the animals. We had the privilege of meeting Banjo, their pet bull, and Skip and Pauli, their pet goats. The Will’s family certainly made our day one that will long be remembered. The warmth and friendliness they showed to us, strangers who just happened to be driving by, is something rare to be found in today’s society. The enthusiasm and joy the children radiated from their relationship with their animals, their parents and the good-living of a farm life spent outdoors in sunshine and all types of weather is something that I wish every child today could experience. It was common 100 years ago and is still part of the daily life of Fred, Kelly, Hailey and Phillip. Thank you so much for sharing your lives with us and allowing us to share your b e a u t i f u l homestead with the readers of ThumbPrint News. Al Kodet cuddles one of the pet goats.

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For the many years that ThumbPrint News has been in circulation, our faithful readers have traveled with the newspaper and photographed themselves in many different states and countries. ThumbPrint News has even traveled to all seven of the continents. Our goal for 2016 is to have ThumbPrint News travel to any remaining states where it has not yet been photographed. We are asking our readers to help complete our list of 50 states. If you are traveling to one of the states listed below, please take a copy of the newspaper with you and photograph yourself somewhere in that state and send it to us with a paragraph or so about your travels. We will print it in a future edition of ThumbPrint News and will send you a complimentary copy. Or, if you have a friend or relative in one of those states, send them a Only THREE MONTHS copy and let them take a picture left to meet our goal! and send it in. We need high following are th The e on quality .jpg photos, which can be remaining states ly : sent by email to the address AR, DE, NH, [email protected]. OR and VA. We would like to be able to say (Observant readers may note that we have traveled to all 50 that a few more sta tes have states by the end of 2016! Please been removed from the list, help us in our quest. but not featured yet , since our faithful readers have submitted pic tures for those states; they will appear in upcoming editio ns.)

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Sitting outside with a good book at the cottage a few weeks ago, I saw something out of the corner of my eye…freshly fallen red maple leaves. A bit of sadness crept over me as I faced the fact that summer has left us a while ago. I also felt a small slice of anxiety as I tried to think back over the summer - if my family and I had enough fun, took enough pictures and spent enough time at the cottage this year. While I do have several framed photos and several albums of our up north memories, I seem to want to start snapping pictures with my phone if I so much as change the color of the mulch, rearrange the outdoor furniture, or hang an outdoor decorative plant or plaque in front of the house! When I look back at the photos I took, I notice that I am never in the photos. I am always the person that organizes the group shot, makes sure placement around the area in the photo looks good enough to show my friends and relatives at home as I to try to transfer the feelings that I have in that moment over to the person

viewing my photos. I then realize that maybe I am too concerned about taking a certain amount of pictures, with the right people at the right time, at the perfect time of the year and not really enjoying the moments as they happen without always having a phone in my hand. Maybe I’m too busy thinking about making sure my kids and extended family will have certain memories that I miss making some of my own. I guess I just need to assure myself that my kids will always look back and remember the fun times at the lake and all the laughs we had as a family. As a teenager going to our family cottage in Coldwater, Michigan, I had a blast several summers in a row and I look back now and cherish the memories, good times and laugh at the few photos I do have in my collection. Even though I was just a kid, I lived in that moment and can recall it up whenever I choose to, whether I hear a certain song on the radio, smell a certain smell or look at a certain photo! It’s all there right on the surface of my mind and heart! Happy fall ThumbPrint News readers!

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“We’re not terribly proprietary about it; we’re sort of hoping that after we do this for a while, the people will catch on and it will become more of the norm here in Michigan.” If the responses from individuals personally involved in the process are any indicator, chances are more houses like this will soon be open for business throughout the state. “We run into people all day long that jump up and down because somebody finally opened a facility like this,” Lewis said. “It may not have occurred to them specifically to do something exactly like this, but when they find out we’re here, everyone we come in contact with is delighted and relieved that somebody finally came up with a way to make this situation more comfortable. It has been extremely well received.” Author’s note: For more information on The Phoenix House, call (586) 469-0999 or visit www.phoenixhouseforfamilies.com. The Phoenix House is located at 111 Cass Avenue in Mount Clemens.

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Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Syndrome, also known as Uveodermatologic Syndrome (UVD Syndrome), is a rare immune mediated disease believed to cause the body’s own immune system to destroy the cells within the retina of the eye and then melanocytes (pigment-making cells) of the skin and hair. In humans, the condition known as Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Syndrome produces eye, skin and nervous system symptoms. Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada-Like Syndrome is the canine counterpart to this human disease complex; the only difference appears to be that dogs do not seem to get nervous system involvement. Initial onset of symptoms has been seen in animals ranging from 13 months to six years of age. Nordic breeds, such as Akitas, Samoyeds, Malamutes and Huskies, seem to be the most commonly affected breeds, but the disease can occur in any breed. Most dogs will initially present with signs related to the eye discomfort. Their eyes can be painful, red, cloudy and sensitive to light, with constricted pupils. These symptoms are caused by the inflammatory condition called uveitis. This chronic inflammation within the eye can progress to retinal detachment and /or cataract formation with secondary glaucoma leading to blindness. It is at this stage that vision changes are often first identified due to the pet beginning to bump into things around the house, indicating blindness. Soon after the uveitis and vision problems develop, the pet will start to loose pigmentation to his or her hair coat. First, starting on the face and ears and then progressing to affect the nose, mouth, footpads and rectal areas, as well. Redness, ulceration and crusting can also occur in the depigmented areas, especially along the lips. The diagnosis of Uveodermatologic Syndrome is based on a thorough history and physical examination, including a complete eye and skin exam. Skin biopsies can be helpful in achieving a definitive diagnosis.

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Uveitis is treated by suppressing the inflammation. This requires corticosteroids (such as prednisone) to be taken orally as well as to be used topically. UVD syndrome will require on-going immune suppression to prevent blindness and since long-term steroid use is undesirable, therapy is often switched to azathioprine (a chemotherapy agent). Long term topical therapy is also necessary; steroidcontaining eye drops or injections of steroids into the conjunctival membranes are commonly used. These are pictures of Barney; he is a 12- yr-old Bernese Mountain dog mix. Barney has been a patient of mine for many years. He developed UVD syndrome about four years ago. These pictures show the progression of the Barney in 2007 depigmentation of his fur from black to white around his face and ears. Barney, unfortunately, had a significant reaction to the Azathioprine and medication had to be stopped within a week. However, we have been able to successfully Barney in 2016 control his uveitis with daily steroid eye drops. Editor’s note: Dr. DiBenedetto is a veterinarian at Maple Veterinary Hospital located at 2981 Iowa in Troy, Michigan. The hospital website is www.mvhvet.com. For other pet-related questions, you can reach Dr. DiBenedetto at (248) 585-2622.

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are relatively inexpensive and save you the repeated work of cleaning the gutters out. Less work means more time to enjoy football games, watch your favorite show, play with the kids and other enjoyable activities. Keeping Warm – With temperatures starting to drop, some of you may have to start turning on the furnace. This means higher gas bills. At this point, it may be a bit late to have better windows installed if yours are not energy efficient, but at least you can add more stuffing in the attic. Insulating the attic will not only help your energy bills, it will keep your roof from suffering damage from ice dams as well. I recommend in the range of an R-40 to R-60 insulation value in your attic. If your windows are older, put up the plastic window kits to keep more heat in. This will keep you warmer and your energy bills down. These are all things I have talked about in other articles, but are important to help save you money and keep your house and yard in good condition. Fall is your last chance to get ready for the coming snow and cold. Take advantage of it and get ready for what we all know is on its way. Have a happy and safe Halloween. Remember, that doing it yourself to save money is great, but know your limits. YouTube is great to find out how to do things, but sometimes you have to hire someone who is more experienced or can do it better. Next month I will talk about some interior projects to get ready for the holidays.



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Before I begin, I want you to know that this column may sound like it’s about baseball; but in truth, it is about love. And, for many people, that is one and the same. I think it would surprise a lot of people to hear me say that 162 baseball games in one season just aren’t enough. In addition to seeing surprised reactions, I’m also guessing there would be some amount of eye-rolling going on. Does anybody need 162 games in one season? I guarantee you real baseball fans do. During the season, it’s basically one game a day. And on those off days, to us fans, the day is, well, a bit empty. There is no line up to see, no score to anxiously check, no big hit to hope for. The only thing that gets our baseball hearts through the day is knowing that there is a game tomorrow. July is always an interesting milestone. It’s not just the midpoint of the kids’ summer vacation, but it is the halfway point of the baseball season. As much as baseball fans love the grand ceremonies at the All Star Game, we start to feel something tugging at us because we realize the season is already half gone. But for those folks who think watching paint dry is the preferred activity to sitting through a game, July is their time to let out a secret sigh that the season is half over. Personally, by mid-August, there isn’t much that will keep me from watching the Tigs or listening to the instantly recognizable voices of Jim and Dan calling the game on the radio. By then, I can see the end of the season, and I know it’s only a matter of time that all my days will be without baseball until the crocuses push up through the snow. In the back of my mind, I’m sadly counting down the remaining few games. This year, the last regular game for the Tigers is scheduled for October 3rd. Will we get to see our beloved team in the playoffs? As I write this, we don’t know yet. Surely this explains the container of Tums next to the TV remote. But, what baseball fans everywhere know is that during this last week, every pitch counts. Every hit feels priceless because, after that first October Sunday, it could be months until we hear the crack of the bat. Every game counts when all you want is one more game. I think we can all agree there is only one thing that makes us feel this type of longing. I know it’s hard for people who don’t love baseball to understand those of us who do love it. I truly think baseball is the most emotional of all the sports. And, I say that in Lions’ land. The Tigers play 162 games in a season; the Lions play 16 games. It has to be love of the game. What else could it be? Come to think about it, there is actually a lot of security in loving an “it”. Baseball will never move away, get cancer or die. Maybe that is why it is so easy to love. Luckily, I have friends who indulge me by listening to my Tiger talk, even though they can’t always tell if I’m talking about a pitcher or a catcher. I look at them and I hope that each of them finds an “it” which gives them so much joy that experiencing it 162 times in 185 days will never feel like enough. Having an “it” makes me wonder if the inevitable forlorn heart is just another way to describe having a full heart, because, at the end of any long season, what else, other than love, could cause us to want, even beg for, one more game, one more bike ride, one more flower? One more. By Patricia Cosner Kubic

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It was just a few months ago when I devoted this column to a nostalgic mid1950s journey down the main street of my childhood town of Algonac. I stressed in my opening words that growing older had brought me to the realization that I had become a victim of growing up. In the column I wrote that it seemed those things I was so anxious to leave in my past I now clearly remember as being somewhat important aspects in the shaping of my life’s perspectives. It was the intent in that memorial stroll to traverse both sides of the street of “old downtown Algonac,” but I was only able to make it less than three blocks. As I recall, I promised to return to continue my walk in the future and several readers have since reminded me by beginning their conversations with, “Do you remember……..?” Well, I’m back with no real plan to being able to finish the journey down memory lane in this month’s column. In the first installment of my journey I stopped at the Edison store, a place to pay your “light bill,” exchange old light bulbs for new ones, and have small appliances repaired. Just a few steps past there was a small boutique I do not remember the name of. I am, however, confident one of you will remind me. I believe it later became a Lydia Manor’s beauty salon. Continuing to the corner of the street was a former bank building converted to a well-visited establishment of libation known as Mile’s Bar. As you entered the building, you had to climb several steps to the main floor and to a long bar where the teller cages once stood. In the rear of the building just around the corner was the U.S. Post Office. You probably couldn’t find a government facility in the same building as a bar today, but those were different times. I don’t recall the postmaster’s name, but I do remember his face. I do remember that it was where a young “mailman” named Bob Poole began his daily walking trip through the small community. Everyone knew Bob. As I continue south and cross the street, I find myself gazing into the large windows of Gilbert’s Furniture Store. It

was where my mother purchased our first new furnishings, a maple dining room table, matchings chairs and buffet. She saved for months to buy the furniture and, when she discovered she was still short of the purchase price, negotiated a better deal with owner Jud Gilbert. In the rear of the furniture store with a side street entrance was Gilbert’s Funeral Home. Moving on, I stop at Koch’s Jewelry where my father purchased my first watch. A wristwatch, of course, is an item most young people no longer possess. The time of day is now determined digitally on your cellular telephone. Adjacent to the jewelry store was National Supermarket, nothing the size of the major super-sized facilities we have today. The only place you could park was in one of the few spaces on the street. Next door was Watt’s Drug Store and after that a used car lot for the automobile dealership across the street. I’m ready to cross the street, but if I were to continue south along the main street,” I would pass several residences, including the home and office of Dr. Campbell. Still farther was Townsend’s Lumber Yard, the office of which became the home of the Algonac Jaycees where I later served as its president. Next was the VFW Post where my paternal grandfather and four uncles had been charter members. It was there that we attended Saturday night dances where the disk-jockey played 45 RPM records. At the street’s turn was Meyer’s Hotel across the street from Henry’s, which is where I’m going to stop for now, but will return. Allow me to take a recess from my journey down the main street with the promise to write more about the other side of the street. In what now seems to be a short life span since those gentler and kinder days of my adolescence, I have watched the first satellite being launched into space, saw video of man walking on the moon, experienced computers taking a prominent place in my life, and social media offering more information than I really want to know about the personal lives of others. I truly believe within our memories of another time we will find the very basics of life’s fiber. I hope the readers of this column will find the opportunity to just sit back, relax and take a nostalgic journey into the past, regardless of whether it’s in “old downtown Algonac” or elsewhere. At Disneyland in California, Walt Disney constructed his version of small town America of the early 1900s. In his words he said of the village’s entry gates,

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If inner growth was automatic, this world would be chock full of people and relationships that are in the midst of realizing their potential. But, unfortunately, this is not the case. There are many mired in frustration, too long on a plateau or downward slope, reaching for the wrong things, or feeling that their lives will never be truly fulfilling. In fact, there are many who have lost sight of what they really need. So, if growth can be a natural and innate progression, then why do so few of us reach our highest levels of potential—individually and as couples? It has everything to do with safety. The tendency to seek either safety or growth is the primary factor that either suppresses or propels our development. Visually these “opposing forces” can be depicted as follows:

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This can be viewed as a simple balance. In the center is the pivot point that balances the lever. The closer to either end that you place your emphasis, the faster and harder the lever will tip in that direction. This “tipping point” varies from person to person or couple to couple (and within the same person or couple over time). It all depends where the majority of their needs stack up. Lower and more basic needs reflect more safety than growth while higher and elevated awareness needs indicate more growth than safety. Safety needs include all the things that make us feel secure and comfortable such as routine, habits, predictability, the similar, stability, etc. These can apply to all aspects of our lives including relationships, family, friends, job/career, social activities, etc. Growth reflects our abilities and disposition to further develop our needs and potential. It is represented by change, risk, maturity, confidence, progression, evolving, etc. As with safety, it too can apply to all dimensions of our lives.

For most of us, since childhood, safety has been a precursor for growth. After all, we normally learn to first walk with our mother or father behind us, ready to catch us if we fall. We were more willing to take chances, knowing there was a safety net underneath us. Therefore, since our first and most fundamental needs were based more strongly in the comforts of safety, our growth evolution has to push us beyond these safe and comfortable lower levels. Without a strong inclination on our part for further growth, we hesitate to confront, address, and resolve our fears and insecurities. The long established habit of safety then keeps us grounded and stunts our higher possibilities. Safety has a ceiling, a limit if you will, where it can only take you so far. Safety represents the finite…the known, of which there is an exhaustible supply. There can only be so much comfort, repetition, predictability, buffers, back ups, and all the other things that bring security. But on the other hand, growth represents the infinite…the unknown, the element of change – of which there is an inexhaustible supply. That is why growth has no ceiling, no limits, and no boundaries. For this simple fact, growth offers many more opportunities for developing potential than safety. Keep in mind that safety “versus” growth doesn’t necessarily imply one forsakes the other. There is room for both. We all can experience an ebb and flow in our safety and growth cycles and patterns. Creating space for safety where we can rest, refresh, and provide opportunities for our unconscious mind to sort through things is a valuable growing tool. But, we should discourage becoming lethargic and allowing excessive routine to set in for extended periods of time. Growth also doesn’t imply we leave the comforts of safety. In fact, we can feel more and more safe within each new growth level that we evolve to. As we reach higher stages of development, clinging to safety typically becomes less important. Safety becomes less consequential, because whatever happens, we realize it is part of the learning process.

October 2016 Call ABC Home & Commercial Services at Advancing from safety toward growth is not a hop, skip, and a jump process – especially when it comes to intimate relationship. It is a never ending journey filled with many challenges, mistakes, slips and falls, lessons learned, wished we did it different, and re-do’s. Of course, in between will be the times when we do get it right (at least to various degrees). Fortunately, in spite of life’s many seeming barriers, we each have the ability to question and reposition our set points, expand our framework, and provide additional space for exploring and increasing growth opportunities. We do not have to be chained to old beliefs, paradigms, and our limiting unconscious mind. We can use our conscious mind to continually “recalibrate” and take our boundaries further into the realms of growth. Consistently challenging the “old ways” that thwart our possibilities will create new patterns and habits of thinking. Getting to these higher levels of consciousness isn’t always easy, requiring both persistence and fortitude. This elevated level of awareness broadens and deepens perspectives, drawing the mind in, thereby widening the parameters of

our development. When we allow this to happen, we begin to lose our fears and loosen our tight grip on safety. Though safety was a vital element in our earlier growing process, as adults, it is not as crucial now. We must realize that safety is very much like those training wheels on our first bike. They kept us from harms way as we initially gained confidence in learning to ride. However, the point came when they were taken off, and we had to rely on a leap of faith for our first (sometimes wobbly) ride without them. We can all learn to grow without the extended reliance of “training wheels”. When left on too long, they increase our dependency on safety, eventually limiting our growth capabilities. Ultimately, we grow much further through the growing light of our consciousness versus the limiting fears of our unconscious mind. Just where is your tipping point? We all have a choice… Thanks for reading! If you would like more information or have any questions or comments, please email me at [email protected]. In our next column, we will further examine the impacts of safety versus growth.

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had a choi ce of traveling to Mount Clemens, New Baltimore or St. Clair for service. By the late 1870s, the people of Richmond began acknowledging the need for a church, but construction wouldn’t begin for approximately a decade. In the meantime, Mary McCarthy opened her home in Lenox Township, which eventually became part of Richmond, to worshipers in order to allow for a structured schedule. This Scaffolding used during construction (contributed by was made possible by the completion St. Augustine Church) of the Grand Trunk Railroad, which borrow any money. On April 21, 1892, gave the pastors a way to keep a Father Thomas J. Ryan was sent to St. consistent agenda for the surrounding Augustine from Kalamazoo and was area; the issue arose once it was time appointed as the new priest. The number to depart the train because roads were of church members continued to grow often impossible to travel, depending and soon the need for a larger parish was on their condition. In July of 1880, the realized. At the turn of the 19th century, the Mission of St. Augustine was founded, which was managed by Reverend church had expanded to 200 families Schenkelberg from Anchorville. It was and brainstorming for a new church under the reverend’s watch that the began. Since Richmond was mainly a property to erect a church was purchased farming community, funds were not at and fundraising to construct the building their disposal, so residents had to figure began. According to a report from the out a way to construct a new place of Archdiocese of Detroit in 1890, Father worship at the lowest cost possible. It Schenkelburg only visited St. Augustine was soon realized that since the town was covered in farm land, there was one on the 15th of each month. The foundation for the original St. item the countryside offered in great Augustine Church was completed in excess - field stone. The first step was 1887, on the corner of Main and Howard to relocate the existing church just to Streets. The wood-frame church was the right of the rectory to make room erected and dedicated the same year, for construction, which began in 1910. with the house on the right side of the Farmers from all over the area loaded church being used as a rectory. Even up their field stones and hauled them non-Catholic citizens acknowledged the by horse to the site. The stones totaled importance of the community having a more than 2,000 wagonloads. The man church, and many of them contributed in charge of the stonework was William large sums of money for its construction. Schurke, who was considered the best All the funds and material were donated, stone mason in the area. Schurke needed which made it possible to build a new some convincing before he agreed to church for $5,000 without having to take the job because of his old age and physical ailments. The beloved Father Schrauder was one of the few people who believed Schurke was capable of taking on the task. He eventually agreed based on the stipulation that he would have enough work to stay busy and only hand-mixed mortar would be used on the church. Another man was hired as a demolition expert to clear the grounds despite the fact he never used dynamite before. Unfortunately, it is not completely understood why explosives were needed. As the stones arrived, a man named William Zuelk picked through them one by one and separated the usable ones from the unusable, handling each stone on the church multiple times. Not only was he in charge of finding the best stones to use, he was also assigned the St. Augustine near the end of construction job of determining a certain spot for (contributed by St. Augustine Church)

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October 2016 Call ABC Home & Commercial Services at each and every stone. In addition to the The church was completed and numerous shipments of rocks needed for dedicated on December 11, 1913, with the church, 1,000 loads of gravel and many people arriving from all over by sand were also needed for the mortar, train to attend the ceremony and dinner. In most of which was hauled in by the only his poor health, the stone mason William vehicle in Richmond at the time. Once Schurke passed away shortly after the the automobile was loaded down in the building was finished. Amazingly, every gravel pit, the issue of getting the truck piece of the church was covered by back out arose, which required hooking donations of either money or material; up a team of horses to pull it up the even the beautiful stained glass windows, hill. The intricate building operations which are original to the church and were actually done day by day after the were recently restored, were gifted to construction committee took inventory the congregation. It has been estimated of the volunteers available, as well as the that if all the material and labor required next task awaiting completion. In order for construction were to be paid for, it to raise the funds to cover the structure, would have cost between $75,000 and many parish families organized dinners $80,000, which was an amazing sum of and fairs, as well as donating all the money at the time; this would equate to food from local farms. A major issue approximately $30 million dollars today. arose once a majority of the church was Over 100 years have passed since the complete and the crew began working residents came together to construct on the two massive towers on the front this beautiful building, which required of the church. The builders became the effort of an entire town. Due to worried the two sections rose too high to the extensive work and financial be able to support all the weight of the requirements that come along with a stones and mortar. After the volunteers church of this stature, it isn’t likely a discussed their options, workers were similar one will be built anytime soon. sent into the woods to cut down some With all the growth taking place in smaller trees and bring them back. The Richmond today, St. Augustine stands trees were fashioned together to stretch proud as a reminder of how far the town across to each tower, which kept them has come over the last century. from leaning toward each other while the mortar dried. As all the stonework was wrapping up, one local farmer arrived with his load of fieldstone - unfortunately for him, no more stones were needed and he had to return home with his shipment. It is believed once the Rear of farmer got back to his property, church the stones were placed back today into the same corner and could Exterior of possibly still be in that same St. Augustine today spot today. At one point the idea of selling the stones that were almost used on St. Augustine to raise funds was brought up, but nothing ever View inside St. Augustine today materialized from this.

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Lapeer - October 18 Homemade Pizza Night, American

Legion Post 16, 1701 W. Genesee St., 5:00 p.m. ‒ 7:00 p.m. Public welcome. For more information call (810) 664-9312.

Lapeer - October 22 Falling Leaves Craft Show,

If you have an event in November that you would like listed in the November issue of ThumbPrint News, email it to [email protected] by October 12, 2016. There is no charge for the listing. Limited space is available for publishing events in this section. If it becomes necessary to eliminate some of the events that were submitted to us, we apologize. Events that were submitted earliest and non-profit events will be given the first priority. Editor’s note: Before traveling beyond your hometown to attend any of these events, please call ahead for any changes in dates or times or for any cancellations.

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Davison - October 8 26th Annual Davison High School Arts and Crafts Show, Davison High School, 1250 N. Oak Rd., 10:00 a.m. ‒ 4:00 p.m. Over 100 booths. Sponsored by the Wrestling Boosters. For more information or to rent space at the show contact Joe at (810) 658-0440 or [email protected].

Lapeer - October 4 Spaghetti Dinner, American Legion

Post 16, 1701 W. Genesee St., 4:45 p.m. ‒ 7:00 p.m. $7 per person, $6 seniors, $4 ages 7 - 12, under 7 free. Public welcome. For more information call (810) 664-9312.

Lapeer - October 4, 5 & 6 Free Tutor Training, 311 Higgins

St., 10:00 a.m. ‒ 2:00 p.m. Help those in your community improve their lives. Orientation must be held first and paperwork must be done. Call the Family Literacy Center for more information at (810) 664-2737.

Huron

Bad Axe - October 1 & 15 Tip of the Thumb Dancers,

Huron County Senior Center, 150 Nugent Rd., 7:00 p.m. ‒ 11:00 p.m. Admission $5. Bring finger food and friends! Cancellations on WLEW and WMIC radio. On October 1 entertainment will be provided by Emerson & Benny, and on October 15 by Dick Hedrick. For more information call Jerry at (989) 269-6348.

Harbor Beach - October 8 First Annual Fall into Winter Craft Show, Harbor Beach High School, 402

S. 5th St., 9:00 a.m. ‒ 4:00 p.m. Any crafter is welcome; bring your goods to sell and make some extra money for Christmas. We are looking for quilters, crocheted items, silk flower arrangements, bird houses, Christmas and fall items, wooden projects and jewelry. We are also accepting direct sales vendors. For more information contact Cheryl at (989) 315-4302.

Lapeer - October 7 "Star Salute" Dinner and Show,

American Legion Post 16, 1701 W. Genesee St. Tribute to Hank Williams Jr., Gordon Lightfoot and Loretta Lynn. Includes buffet dinner and 2-hour show. $25 per person, $200 for a table of 8. For more information and reservations call (810) 441-9075.

Lapeer - October 9 Sports Card, Nascar, Die Cast and Toy Show, American Legion Post

16, 1701 W. Genesee St., 9:00 a.m. ‒ 4:30 p.m. Free admission, however donations are accepted and will be given to St. Jude's Children's Hospital and the needy families in the area. Concession stand on-site. Eight foot tables available for $25 each. For more information or to rent a table contact Doug at (810) 407-1984 or (810) 654-0417.

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Lapeer October 11 Taco Night,

American Legion Post 16, 1701 W. Genesee St., 4:00 p.m. ‒ 7:00 p.m. Public welcome. $2 per taco. For more information call (810) 664-9312.

American Legion Post 16, 1701 W. Genesee St., 10:00 a.m. ‒ 3:00 p.m. For more information call (810) 664-9312.

Lapeer - October 23 Lapeer Model Railroaders Annual Railroad Swap Meet, American

Legion Post 16, 1701 W. Genesee St., 10:00 a.m. ‒ 3:00 p.m. Admission $3, children under 4 free. For more information contact Jim at (810) 664-7781.

Metamora - October 23 Wedding Exposition, Lions Hall, 3790 N. Oak St., 12:00 p.m. ‒ 4:00 p.m. Wedding vendors are by invitation only. Brides register to win a free Metamora hall rental. Bridal fashion show at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Vendor door prizes. Free bride gift bag for brides only. $5 per person. For more information contact Ralph at (248) 840-0275.

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Clinton Twp. - October 1 November 12, 2016 Carson's Community Day Coupon Book Sale, Carson's at Partridge Creek Mall, 17480 Hall Rd. Each book is $5 and helps the Chesterfield Historical Society move the Kolding Chapel to the Chesterfield Historical Village. Coupons can be used at any Carson's Department Store from November 9 - 12, 2016. For more information contact Dolly at (586) 465-0780.

Richmond & Memphis October 1 - December 1 Collection for Christmas Care Packages for Our Soldiers Overseas. Items needed are hand

warmers, tube socks, assorted drink mixes, apple cider mix, hot chocolate mix, candy, beef jerky, tooth paste, tooth brushes, Chapstick, peanuts and protein bars. Collection points are First State Bank and Lois Wagner Memorial Library in Richmond and CBS Bank and Memphis Library in Memphis. Sponsored by Woman's Life Chapter 855 of Memphis. For more information contact Diana at (810) 392-5136.

Washington - October 6 Flu Shots Clinic, Washington Center,

57880 Van Dyke, 10:00 a.m. ‒ 12:00 p.m. All forms of Medicare are accepted to cover the cost of the shots. For those without

October 2016 Medicare, the flu shots cost $25 and the pneumonia shots cost $75. For more information call (586) 752-9601.

Washington - October 6, 13 & 20 Introduction to Chip Carving,

Washington Center, 57880 Van Dyke, 1:00 p.m. ‒ 4:00 p.m. The class is designed to provide students with a solid understanding of the basics by progressing from carving pre-printed geometric shapes through carving a free form design from a traced pattern. No carving or drawing experience is required. All tools and supplies will be provided. $6 for residents, $7 for non-residents. For more information call (586) 786-0131.

Richmond - October 7 Benefit Concert with The River Strings, Richmond First United

Methodist Church, 69495 Main St., 7:00 p.m. ‒ 8:30 p.m. Admission is free; a freewill offering will be taken to support the Backpack Blessings program which provides backpacks filled with food for weekend meals which are given to families in the Richmond Community Schools who experience food insecurity. River Strings is a group of 27 musicians who play Appalachian, Gospel, Folk, Celtic and old familiar sing-a-long songs. For more information call (810) 392-5136.

Washington - October 9 Antique Appraisal Fundraiser for the Greater Washington Area Historical Society, 58230 Van Dyke,

12:00 p.m. ‒ 4:00 p.m. Whether you have a family heirloom or an item purchased at a sale, our expert appraiser, Fred Flemming of Aardvark Antiques in Lake Orion, will provide you with the background of your item and its value. The cost is $5 per item. If it is determined an item is of little value, the fee may be waived. For more information contact Cherie at (586) 781-4375.

Washington - October 11 & 18 Hand and Foot Card Game Instruction, Washington Center, 57880

Van Dyke, 10:00 a.m. ‒ 12:00 p.m. Learn how to play this popular card game (a form of Canasta - knowledge of Canasta is required). $10 for residents, $12 for non-residents. For more information call (586) 786-0131.

Washington - October 16 Alan Naldrett's Halloween Version of his Book, Lost Towns of Eastern Michigan, Loren Andrus

Octagon House, 57500 Van Dyke, 2:00 p.m. Admission of $5 includes presentation and a self-guided tour of the Octagon House. For more information call (586) 781-0084 or visit www.octagonhouse.org.


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Accepting donations (tax deductible). Everything half price on Sunday. Bargins galore! For more information call (810) 794-7906.

Fourth St., 9:30 a.m. ‒ 3:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Metropolitan Detroit Antique Bottle Club. Admission $2. Free appraisals at the show. For more information contact Mike at (586) 219-9980 or Bruce at (248) 760-1722.

Port Huron - October 9 Holy Trinity Parish Annual Chicken Dinner and Raffle, St. Stephen School

Richmond - October 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 & 30 and November 4, 5 & 6 Richmond Community Theatre Presents Dinner with Friends,

St. Clair County - October 1 December 7 Bottle and Can Drive, sponsored

Romeo - October 17, 24 & 31 and November 7, 14, 21 & 28 Fully Figured Yoga, Romeo Activity

Richmond Community Theatre, 69619 Parker St., Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Adults $17, seniors/students $12. For reservations or more information call (586) 727-9518 or visit RichmondTheatre.com.

Richmond - October 22 19th Annual "Share the Gift" Craft Show, St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 67055 Gratiot, 9:00 a.m. ‒ 3:00 p.m. Donation at the door of 50¢ or a canned food item for needy families. Luncheon from 11:00 a.m. ‒ 1:30 p.m. Cookie walk, homemade German potato salad and baked beans. For more information call (810) 392-2528 or (586) 784-6098.

Chesterfield - October 27 Harvest Dinner, Zuccaro's Banquet

Center, 46601 N. Gratiot, 6:00 p.m. ‒ 9:00 p.m. (dinner served at 6:15 p.m.) Sponsored by the Chesterfield Township Historical Society. Entertainment, live auction, silent auction and door prizes. Music by Wood & Hood and special guest. Tickets are a donation of $25 and may be purchased at the Chesterfield Township Treasurer's Office or from any member or $30 at the door. For more information visit www.chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.org.

Washington - October 28 Halloween Costume Party Luncheon, Washington Center 57880

Van Dyke, 11:00 a.m. ‒ 1:00 p.m. $6 for residents, $7 for non-residents. Must register by October 21. Join us for our Halloween Party. Wear a costume, a Halloween shirt or hat and get a free gift for participating in the theme. A prize will be awarded for the best costume and for the best Halloween hat or shirt. There will be good food, good company, good music, prizes and fun. For more information call (586) 786-0131.

Royal Oak - October 29 34th Annual Antique Bottle Show and Sale, Elks Lodge #1523, 2401 E.

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Port Huron - October 5 The Port Huron Musicale Presents The Voo Doo Doctors, Salvation Army Citadel, 2000 Court St., 1:00 p.m. The band concert of 50s, 60s and 70s music is open to the public and all are welcome. A freewill contribution is gratefully accepted. For more information visit www.ThePortHuronMusicale.com or call Heidi at (586) 255-4565.

Port Huron - October 7 Trinity Lutheran Church and School Carnival, 1517 10th St., 6:00

p.m. ‒ 8:00 p.m. Food, games and more. For more information call (810) 984-2501 or visit www.tcl1517.org.

Memphis - October 8 Memphis Parks and Rec Health Fair, Memphis Lions' Youth Center,

Building, 325 32nd St., 11:00 a.m. ‒ 4:00 p.m. Adults $10, seniors $9, children 5 - 12 $6, children 4 and under free, take-outs $10. Raffles with ten great prizes including $1,000 first prize. Raffle tickets $1 each. Drawing held at 4:00 p.m. For more information call (810) 984-2689.

Avoca - October 15 Euchre Party, Avoca Community Club,

5396 Kilgore Rd., doors open at 6:30 p.m.; games begin around 7:00 p.m. $10 per person for 10 games. Snacks and beverages are included. Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd highest scores. Door prizes. For more information contact Kathy at (810) 334-0114.

Kimball - October 15 Craft Show, Bake Sale and Used Book Sale, Knights of Columbus, 4521 Ravenswood Rd., 9:30 a.m. ‒ 2:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more information call (810) 354-4635.

Port Huron - October 15 Blue Water Area Pet-a-Palooza,

500 Thomas Edison Pkwy., 10:00 a.m. ‒ 6:00 p.m. The largest pet expo in the area welcomes all who enjoy animals - and you can even bring your pet! Be sure to bring your pet's cutest outfit for the costume contest. For more information call (810) 201-5513 or visit the website www.bluewaterconvetioncenter.com.

Casco - October 18 Quarter Mania, St. Paul's Lutheran

34758 Pratt Rd., 9:00 a.m. ‒ 2:00 p.m. Free admission. Flu shots, 12 lead EKG's, blood glucose testing, information on senior ride service, hands only CPR information, Lions kids eyesight testing, kids activity center, McLaren Health Center and lots more. Free shuttle rides provided by Richmond Lenox EMS S.M.A.R.T. For more information email [email protected] or contact Dave (810) 488-1294.

Church, 5322 Palms Rd., 6:30 p.m. ‒ 8:30 p.m. Each "table hostess" brings one 9" x 13" dessert. Bring $10 - $20 in quarters to bid. Bring a non-perishable food item(s) to donate; each item gives you 1 free ticket in a Meijer $50 gift card drawing. If no food item, tickets are $1. Quarter Mania benefits the St. Clair Ecumenical Food Pantry. Reserve by Saturday, October 15. For further questions call (810) 765-4808.

Port Huron Twp. - October 8 & 9 Blue Water Area Humane Society Home Décor-Furniture Sale, 4100

Memphis - October 22 Euchre Tournament, Memphis Lions

Griswold Rd., 10:00 a.m. ‒ 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, 11:00 a.m. ‒ 3:00 p.m. on Sunday.

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Port Huron - October 22 American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Faith Lutheran Church, 3455

Stone St., 10:00 a.m. ‒ 5:00 p.m. For more information call (810) 985-5733.

Marine City - October 23 Fall Fashion Fling, Mariner Theater,

430 S. Water St., 2:00 p.m. ‒ 4:00 p.m. Please join us for an afternoon of fashion provided by Good Natured Gardens, wine, appetizers and friends to benefit the Marine City Area Chamber! Limited to 50 guests. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online at marinertheater.net or by calling (810) 765-4501.

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Sandusky - October 8 & 22 Thumb Dance Club, Maple Valley

School, 138 Maple Valley St., 7:00 p.m. ‒ 11:00 p.m. Everyone welcome. Bring finger foods (for 9:00 p.m.) and friends. $5 for members and $6 for guests (regular dances), or $10 membership per year. Entertainment on October 8 provided by The Natural Tones, and on October 22 by Dick Hedrich and Son. For more information call Leola at (810) 657-9349 or Dorothy at (810) 404-4250.

Port Sanilac - October 15 & 22 Haunted Village Family Event,

Sanilac County Museum, 228 S. Ridge Rd., 7:00 p.m. ‒ 9:00 p.m. For more information visit www.sanilaccountymuseum.org or call (810) 622-9946.

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Caro - October 7 & 8 Thumb Area Old Engine and Tractor Association Flea Market/ Swap Meet, Tuscola County Fairgrounds, 188 Park Dr., 8:00 a.m.‒ 5:00 p.m. For more information visit www.carotractorshow.com or call (989) 673-3430.

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At the lighthouse museum I was alone in the keeper’s building. The tourists were all gone (it was, after all, mid-November), the gift shop was closed, staff and volunteers had all departed and the lighthouse itself was devoid of activity, aside from the Coast Guard’s omnipresent beacon at the top. The weather was deteriorating; the temperature was dropping and snow was beginning to fall. The wind was picking up spray from the lake, freezing it and flinging it against the window panes with a rata-tat-tat, rata-tat-tat sound like that of a snare drum. In the premature dusk, the lighthouse itself began to fade from view, although landward I could see the reassuring glow of the city’s street lights. It would soon be a dark and stormy night. Though the mood outside was somber, inside the keeper's building it was warm, and I had some last minute work to finish before I could head home. I went to the upstairs lake-side bedroom, where I took out my tools and proceeded to repair some damaged -woodwork. I was busy at my task when I was startled by a sound like that of old stairs creaking. I called out, but no one answered so I went to the head of the stairs, looked and called out again. No one answered, Hmmm...you’re hearing things; maybe you’ve been here too long, I thought. The work was not yet done, but it would only take a few more minutes and then I would go. Absorbed in my work, I had not noticed how twilight had descended into nearly-full darkness and the storm was increasing in intensity. Looking over the lake, one could see only darkness pierced by the rhythmical beam from the lighthouse. Looking over the city, the streetlights, which were so reassuringly visible before, had virtually disappeared in the swirling snow and sleet. I shivered and said aloud to myself, “What a miserable night to be out.” In just a few

more minutes the work would be done and I, too, could go home. So back to work I went and again, concentrating on the task at hand, I was startled by sounds from the stairs. The stairs were creaking and I could distinctly hear a sound like the “clump” of heavy seaman’s boots descending on each step. “Who’s there?” I called out. Again, no one answered, so I went to the head of the stairs, but I could see no one and nobody responded to my call. A cold shiver ran up my spine. Spooky! Maybe this place really is haunted, I thought. Then I looked out over the lake and to my surprise I saw a faint yellow glow coming from one of the lower windows of the lighthouse tower. I thought to myself, Whoa, someone’s broken into the lighthouse; I’d better call 911. The police arrived in record time and although we searched thoroughly all around the lighthouse, not a single footprint was found in the new snow and the door was locked and even frozen shut with stormdriven sleet and snow. Yet, the yellow light now appeared just below the lantern room. We all saw it! Then a gale-force blast came from the lake and we shielded our faces from the onslaught. When we turned again to look, the strange light was gone and the lighthouse was just as it should be. The police got into their car and I started up my old truck to drive home. Spooky! Maybe this place really is haunted, I thought. It was, after all, a dark and stormy night. Editor’s note: The author of this story is John Derler of Port Huron, Michigan, who for a few summers served as a tour guide at the Fort Gratiot Lighthouse. He says that one of the questions always asked by visitors is, “Is it haunted?” He also says that people expect it to be haunted since it is an old building – or at least they want to hear a good ghost story about it. Hence, John created this story, which he says is entirely fictional. Or does he just not want to scare away any potential visitors?


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Great Lake Freighter Models Are Donated to the Harsens Island St. Clair Flats Historical Society Submitted by Bernard Licata

The Harsens Island St. Clair Flats Historical Society is pleased to announce the addition of two scale models donated to the Museum. The models, donated Mary and husband Mary delivering the by Mary Reed-Lewis, daughter of Harry Brock delivering the Atlantic Huron Reed-Lewis, are of the Atlantic Huron, Wilfred Sykes a Canada Steamship Lines vessel, and the Inland Steel Company’s vessel the Wilfred Sykes. These beautifully built scale models are now on display at the Museum in Sans Souci, Harsens Island. The Atlantic Huron The Wilfred Sykes “It is truly strange how things happen,” said Robert (Bob) Williams, President of The Society. “William (Bill) McIntyre Jr., of Grosse Pointe, a friend of Mary Reed-Lewis and husband Brock from Niagara-onthe-Lake, Ontario, Canada, learned that Mary was looking for a home for some of her father’s many scale models. Bill mentioned this to his long-time friend and Society Member, Denne Osgood. Denne called me and in short order arrangements were made for delivery of the two models. What a confluence of random communication, that a few words connected these models to The Society Museum. We are grateful for the donation of these beautifully built models,” Bob concluded. The scale models, built by Harry Reed-Lewis, were but two of the many he constructed throughout his life. Born in Toronto and raised in Windsor, Ontario, Harry’s interest in model building started at age ten when his father, a civil engineer, built him a model of a tugboat, complete with a little clockwork engine, and models of sailboats that he and his brother sailed. Harry started his model building hobby with model hydroplanes, in the 1950s. He lived in Windsor during the time that Detroit was the world headquarters for powerboat racing. His family moved to

Oakville, then to Kitchener, Ontario, where he worked as purchasing manager for Budd Canada. Harry has built models of the ocean- From left to right: Bernardo Licata, Bill Jr., Nancy Bonacquisti, Mary Reedliner SS United States, French vessels and McIntyre Lewis, husband Brock, Mary Ellen McIntyre, warships of WWII. He has built models of Nancy Licata, Nancy Boulton, Bob Williams the ESSO Parentis and Jacques Cousteau’s (Sue Williams was also present, but missed being oceanographic vessel, Calypso, vessels of in the photo.) the Cleveland-Cliffs Steamship Company’s fleet, the SS Cadillac and the SS Cliffs Victory, as well as vessels of the Canada Steamship Lines’ M/V Tadoussac, the Wilfred Sykes, the Quebecois, the M/V Richelieu, the ill-fated Edmund Fitzgerald, the Edward L. Ryerson and more, including the model donated, the Atlantic Huron. “We are extremely pleased to have these two freighters donated to exhibit in our Museum,” said Chuck Miller, director, model builder/retired geologist and cocurator of this year’s Museum special exhibit, “Freighters, Steamships and Sails”. “These quality built models fit nicely into this year’s exhibit that depicts 150 years of changes in Great Lakes’ shipping; what a great addition to our collection,” said Miller. On hand to accept and thank Mary and Brock for the donation, and Mary Ellen and Bill for making the connection, were members of the board, who gathered the group for lunch at the Schoolhouse Grille before delivery to the Museum. You are cordially invited to visit The Society Museum to view the: “Freighters, Steamships and Sails”, and the two new scale models of the Atlantic Huron and the Wilfred Sykes. The Society is an all-volunteer non-profit, 501 (c) (3) organization. Admission to the Museum is FREE. In October, the Museum is open on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.


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On this day in 1949, Mao Zedong establishes the People’s Republic of China.

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On this day in 1950, the comic strip Peanuts, by Charles M. Schultz, makes its first appearance in newspapers.

On this day in 1961, Henri Matisse’ “Le Bateau” went on display at New York’s Museum of Modern Art. It was discovered 46 days later that the painting had been hanging upside down.

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On this day in 1931, the comic strip Dick Tracy first appears in the New York News.

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On this day in 1963, Hurricane Flora storms through the Caribbean, killing 6,000 in Cuba and Haiti.

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On this day in 1880, the first ballpoint pen is patented by Alonzo T.

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On this day in 1981, Egyptian president Anwar el-Sadat is assassinated in Cairo by Islamic fundamentalists. He is succeeded by Vice President Hosni Mubarak.

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On this day in 1949, East Germany, the German Democratic Republic, is formed.

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On this day in 1982, the musical Cats begins a run of nearly 18 years on Broadway.

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On this day in 1888, the Washington Monument, designed by Robert Mills, opens to the public.

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On this day in 1971, the London Bridge, built in 1831 and dismantled in 1967, reopens in Lake Havusu City, Arizona, after being sold to Robert P. McCulloch and moved to the United States.

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On this day in 1968, Apollo 7, with three men aboard, is successfully launched from Cape Kennedy.

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On this day in 1933, Alcatraz Island is made a federal maximum security prison.

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On this day in 2010, after being underground for a record 69 days, all 33 miners trapped in a Copiapo, Chile, mine are rescued.

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On this day in 1968, the U.S. Defense Department announces 24,000 soldiers and Marines will be sent back to Vietnam for involuntary second tours of duty.

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On this day in 1989, Canadian hockey player Wayne Gretzky makes his 1,851st goal, breaking the all-time scoring record in the National Hockey League.

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On this day in 1901, President Theodore Roosevelt incites controversy by inviting black leader Booker T. Washington to the White House.

On this day in 2003, Taipei 101 is completed in Taipei, becoming the world’s tallest high-rise.

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On this day in 1917, the first doughnut is fried by Salvation Army volunteer women for American troops in France during World War I.

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On this day in 1924, baseball’s first “colored World Series” is held in Kansas City, Missouri.

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On this day in 1940, Ernest Hemingway’s novel For Whom the Bell Tolls is published.

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On this day in 1966, the Soviet Union launches Luna 12 for orbit around the moon.

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On this day in 1861, President Abraham Lincoln suspends the writ of habeas corpus in Washington, D.C. for all military-related cases.

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On this day in 1836, the match is patented.

On this day in 1971, United Nations expels the Republic of China and seats the People’s Republic of China.

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On this day in 1881, three Earp brothers and Doc Holliday have a shootout with the Clantons and McLaurys at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona Territory.

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On this day in 1904, the New York City Subway opens.

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On this day in 1965, construction is completed on the Gateway Arch, a spectacular 630-foothigh parabola of stainless steel marking the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial on the waterfront of St. Louis, Missouri.

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On this day in 1858, the first store opens in a small frontier town in Colorado Territory that a month later will take the name of Denver in a shameless ploy to curry favor with Kansas Territorial Governor, James W. Denver.

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On this day in 1953, U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower formally approves a top secret document to maintain and expand the country’s nuclear arsenal.

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On this day in 1926, Harry Houdini, the most celebrated magician and escape artist of the 20th century, dies of peritonitis in a Detroit hospital.



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