Evening Neighbor, Time for a prime time installment of As the PD Turns. Tonights episode is dedicated to the shift workers, night owls, vampires and other creatures that lurk in the darkness. I didnt want to discriminate against you by always posting while the sun was out. I usually start off with the weather but all I got is BRRRRRRR. As for the forecast Ill give you a hint - get your milk sandwich supplies sooner than later. Its been a quiet couple days in the suburbs of Pequea and Conestoga. Of course it has been, Ive been on my days off. These slower shifts are great for catching up on some paperwork and making new friends on the highways. Today In History: 1801 - Washington DC placed under Congressional jurisdiction 1813 - Congress authorizes use of steamboats to transport mail 1872 - Charlotte Ray, 1st Black woman lawyer, graduated Howard University 1901 - NL Rules Committee decrees that all fouls are to count as strikes except after two strikes 1908 - Star #46 was added to US flag for Oklahoma ( *Cpl. note - Boomer Sooner) 1922 - Supreme Court unanimously upheld 19th amend womans right to vote 1951 - 22nd amendment ratified, limiting president to 2 terms 1963 - Mickey Mantle of NY Yankees sign a baseball contract worth $100,000 1974 - People magazine begins sales 1991 - Gulf War ends after Iraqi troops retreat and Kuwait is re-taken by the US Quote of the night - “A man can be as great as he wants to be. If you believe in yourself and have the courage, the determination, the dedication, the competitive drive and if you are willing to sacrifice the little things in life and pay the price for the things that are worthwhile, it can be done.” – Vince Lombardi Special shout out to the People of Lancaster Facebook page. Thanks for the share and the new friends it brought us. We always like new friends, especially if they bring us donuts. Keep Calm and Shiver On - Cpl. Michener
Posted on: Fri, 28 Feb 2014 01:58:22 +0000
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