Datebook

BURNS,

Fred R.: February 4, 1930 – October 15, 2012.

It has been five years since you left us. We miss the sound of your voice,

The wisdom of your advice,

Your quick wit and twinkling eyes,

And your ability to make everyone around you better.

Always in our hearts. MARY LOU

NEIL & MARLENE

DALE & SUSANNAH MATTHEW, CAMERON, ETHAN, LIAM & FALLON HEALY -

Card of Thanks

The family of the late Helen Healy of Danville wish to extend their sincere thanks for the many kindnesses extended to them at the time of Helen’s death. Our gratitude and appreciation is extended to the following: those who attended the visitation and the funeral, sent sympathy cards, flowers and made charitable donations; to those who contributed to Helen’s funeral, namely, Ellis Clark, Francine Beaubien, the ecumenical choir, the pall bearers, the U.C.W. in Danville and friends for the delicious lunch served after the burial. Thank you to Barry Evans for his kindness in helping with all the funeral plans and to Cass Funeral Homes for excellent services.

DON HEALY FOR HELEN’S FAMILY

Card of Thanks MORRISON

- The family of the late Joan Morrison would like to thank everyone for all the calls, cards, food, the lunch after the funeral and support at the time of the loss of our mother. A special thank you to the staff of the Wales Home, especially Norton 1 staff, for the wonderful care of our mother.

DOUG, SUE, BONNIE, KAREN AND FAMILIES FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2017

Today is the 286th day of 2017 and the 22nd day of autumn.

In 1792, the cornerstone of the White House was ceremonially laid.

In 1845, Texas ratified a state constitution.

In 1943, Italy declared war on Germany, its former Axis ally.

In 1970, the People’s Republic of China and Canada announced they would establish diplomatic relations, prompting Taiwan to break ties with Canada.

In 2010, 33 miners who had survived 69 days underground after a mining accident in Copiapo, Chile, were rescued.

Lenny Bruce (1925-1966), comedian; Margaret Thatcher (1925-2013), British prime minister; Paul Simon (1941- ), singer-songwriter; Jerry Jones (1942- ), Dallas Cowboys owner/general manager; Sammy Hagar (1947- ), singer-songwriter; Marie Osmond (1959- ), singer/actress; Ari Fleischer (1960- ), journalist; Doc Rivers (1961- ), basketball player/coach; Jerry Rice (1962- ), football player; Kate Walsh (1967- ), actress; Nancy Kerrigan (1969- ), figure skater, Sacha Baron Cohen (1971- ), comedian/actor; Paul Pierce (1977- ), basketball player.

The White House has 132 rooms, including three kitchens and 35 bathrooms.

In 1998, the first two weeks of the upcoming NBA season were canceled due to a labor dispute.

“Some people never say the words / ‘I love you’ / It’s not their style / To be so bold. / Some people never say those words / ‘I love you’ / But like a child they’re longing to be told.” — Paul Simon, “Something So Right”

1.38 billion — estimated population of the People’s Republic of China, as of mid-2017.

Between last quarter moon (Oct. 12) and new moon (Oct. 19).