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Trivia questionThe Niagra Falls name is derived from an Iroquois word meaning what?
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The EagleNot unlike Leo the Lion, who roars at the beginning of many a movie produced by MGM, the eagle seen on early U.S. coins was a real creature with a surprisingly common name: Peter. In a rather patriotic confluence of events, none other than an eagle took residence at the U.S. Mint in the 1830s — roughly 50 years after the bald eagle was added to the national seal. The noble raptor would reportedly while away his days at the mint before being shooed away after working hours. As he and his human colleagues would eventually find out, however, industrial workplaces are no place for birds. Peter was mortally injured after his wing was caught in a coining press in 1836, and died a few days later despite workers’ best efforts to save him But his story does not end there. Peter’s friends and colleagues were not ready to say goodbye to him, as he’d become both a companion and mascot, so they hired a taxidermist and placed his stuffed remains on display in the building’s entrance; he still inhabits the current Philadelphia Mint. Historians believe the eagle featured on the silver dollar issued from 1836 to 1839 was based on the “magnificent specimen” that was Peter, as was the Flying Eagle one-cent piece issued in 1857 and 1858 — a fitting tribute to a bird who clearly inspired many. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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This week at Rotary:Our next Rotary meeting is Friday, March 15th, 7:00 AM at Racine Country Club. Greeter will be Jim Hall. Fine will be Steen Sanderhoff and Thought will be Payton Lee. Our speaker will be Brent Kozack from 'Healing Patriots'.
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Last Week at RotaryRotary 3/8Greeter - By Committee Larry Meyers (visiting Rotarian) Mary Beth Busey Melvin Hargrove (today’s speaker) Fine of the Day - Tom L
Thought of the Day - Jim V w/ Mark Patzke Hard times create strong men, strong men create good times, good times create weak men, and weak men create hard times Announcements
Today’s Speaker - Melvin Hargrove Born and raised in Racine, Graduated from St. Catherine 20 year veteran of the military Local Pastor here in Racine for the last 26 years Melvin is the Diversity officer of Racine County Since 2018/19 he has been working with the local government making sure quality service was going to the right parts of the community This led to going from the city to the whole county, connecting the community to the county Making sure everyone has the opportunity to advance and grow, and promoting the assets of the county The position has grown to offer and refresh the history of the county and bring the county’s history to the community more readily. This includes a digital map of the Underground Railroad, and points of interest from history that connects to the diversity of our community. -Daniel Oakes DCOakes@Sekaoinc.com (262)770-1455 |
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