Richard C Gilbert’s Wednesday Blog

Wednesday, March 18th. Day 78 of 2020

It’s Forgive Mom and Dad Day ! It’s not their fault you turned out the way you did

1850: American Express is founded by Henry Wells and William Fargo

1892: Former Governor General Lord Stanley pledges to donate a silver challenge cup as an award for the best hockey team in Canada; it was later named after him as the Stanley Cup

1931: Schick Inc. introduced the first electric shaver

1949: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was ratified

1963: The U.S. Supreme Court handed down the Miranda decision concerning legal council for defendants

1990: A 32-day lockout of baseball players ended

In the News: State of Emergency declared in Alexander County…Five households are quarantined…Town of Taylorsville issues statement…Wanted fugitive now behind bars in Alexander County…Stony Point man jailed for larceny…Lincoln County man arrested by Alexander County Sheriff’s Office

Weather:

Sports: Panthers will end Cam Newton era, Teddy Bridgewater to the rescue ?…Panther resign Boston, don’t like that one at all…Tom Brady to become a Buccaneer ?…Rivers signs with Colts…LRU Women’s Hoop Coach resigns

Happy Birthday: Charley Pride, Ben Cohen, Irene Cara, Vanessa Williams, Mike Rowe, Bonnie Blair, Queen Latifah, Adam Levine

It’s a very strange time. We’re a spoiled people, we have gotten so used to living our lives free and without restriction that the various measures invoked due to the threat of Coronavirus has caused chaos. All in all though, we’re doing pretty well. The toilet tissue issue notwithstanding, we’re a little weak on that one

Two Blood Drives today in Alexander County. Bethlehem Hardware on Highway 127 will host a drive 9am-2pm. Donors will get a $20 Gift Card ! The bus will move to the Bethlehem Fire and Rescue Station from 3-6pm. You get a $20 Gift Card when you donate there too ! The need is CRITICAL !!! Give Blood Today !!!

Quote of the Day: “My life needs editing”…Mort Sahl