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• Reel of the Day: This dog really knows how to turn a situation around…

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  • Stray Cat Leaves Streets for Bookshelves

  • Young Man Adopts Baby He Found in Trash

• Quote: Love is…

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He knows the value of a moving target! 🎯😹

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Stray Cat Leaves Streets for Bookshelves

The Swanton Public Library in Ohio has a unique employee that's capturing the hearts of its visitors: Benny, a 3-month-old tuxedo kitten.

Benny was rescued by the Wood County Humane Society after being heartlessly thrown from a moving truck. From there, Benny's life took a turn for the better when Anna Burwell, the library's adult services coordinator, adopted him. Recognizing his charm, she introduced him to the library, where he quickly became a favorite.

He is especially among the children.

Benny's daily routine involves energetically exploring the library, playfully engaging with the children, and then settling down for story time. "The kids love him," Burwell shared, highlighting the positive impact the feline has had on the library's atmosphere.

Visitors often inquire about Benny, making him a star attraction.

The library envisions a bright future for Benny. Plans are underway to train him as an official therapy cat, leveraging his gentle nature to provide comfort to visitors. Moreover, his presence is seen as a potential catalyst to inspire young readers.

"Benny is a good listener. He makes the children feel comfortable," remarked Burwell.

Benny's heartwarming journey, from a tragic beginning to becoming a beacon of joy in a library, exemplifies the transformative power of kindness and second chances.

If you're ever in Swanton, Ohio, a visit to the library might not only introduce you to captivating stories but also to Benny, the cat with a tale of resilience and hope.

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Young Man Adopts Baby He Found in Trash

A New Year's party in Gonaives, Haiti, took an unexpected turn for Jimmy Amisial, a student from Texas. While on his way to the celebration, Jimmy stumbled upon a small crowd surrounding a baby abandoned in a pile of trash.

The 22-year-old recalled, “It was in a pile of trash crying and there wasn’t a single soul who wanted to do anything about it.” 

While villagers hesitated, fearing the baby might be cursed, Jimmy bravely stepped in.

“He had no clothes on. He had fire ants crawling all over him... When I picked him up, he immediately stopped crying.”

Jimmy took the 3-month-old baby to his mother, Elicie Jean, who was initially taken aback but welcomed the child.

“While cleaning him we noticed he had some fire ant bites and an allergic reaction, so we used some lotion to help stop the pain,” Jimmy shared.

After reporting the incident to the police, a judge inquired if Jimmy would consider taking interim custody of the baby, as no one had claimed him. The decision weighed heavily on Jimmy.

“After he asked me that question, I had a lot of sleepless nights. I tossed and turned but my mother reminded me things happen for a reason,” he reflected.

Eventually, he chose to care for the child, naming him Emilio Angel Jeremih. However, the adoption process in Haiti proved costly, reaching up to $40,000. Undeterred, Jimmy took a year off from school in 2020 to focus on Emilio's custody, working part-time jobs to support their needs.

To fund Emilio's adoption, Jimmy launched an online campaign aiming to raise $60,000. To his astonishment, donations exceeded $79,000.

The surplus will be used for Emilio's education and to support Haitian orphans. Now, four years since that fateful night, Emilio is thriving and attending school. Jimmy, now 27, plans to resume his studies once Emilio's custody is settled.

His ultimate goal? To establish a non-profit to assist orphans and underprivileged families in Haiti.

Reflecting on their journey, Jimmy said, “I want him to be happy. I want to teach him how to love and I want him to know that even though he was left alone, he’s not alone.”

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On This Day In History…🗿

Did you know that on this day in history over 5,000 years ago, all the way back in 3,114 B.C., the Mesoamerican Long Count calendar begins? The calendar was used by several pre-Columbian Mesoamerican civilizations, of which the Mayans are most notable.

• 1860 - The U.S. began operating its 1st successful silver mill in Virginia City, Nevada.

• 1866 - In Newport, Rhode Island, the world's 1st roller rink opened. (Newport, Rhode Island)

• 1874 - Harry S Parmelee patents sprinkler head

• 1885 - $100,000 was raised through Joseph Pulitzer’s plea in his newspaper, New York World, for readers to donate money toward finishing the pedestal for the Statue of Liberty.

• 1896 - Harvey Hubbell patents electric light bulb socket with a pull chain

• 1929 - New York Yankees slugger and icon, Babe Ruth, becomes the first MLB player to hit 500 home runs. The crack of the bat on that ball resulted in a 6-5 loss to the Indians at League Park in Cleveland.

• 1964 - "A Hard Days Night" a musical comedy film featuring the Beatles released in the US

• 1973 - "American Graffiti" made its debut. The George Lucas-directed film opened in cinemas across the United States.

Notable Birthdays

• 1081 Germany’s King Henry V was born in Goslar, Saxony, and would go on to serve as the Holy Roman Emperor from 1111-1125.

• 1667 Anna Maria Luisa de Medici was born in Florence, Itlay, and is widely known as “the last Medici.” She ended the reign of her family in Tuscany with her death in1743

• 1887 Enid Blyton English was born in London, England. She would become the fifth most popular author in the world, known for her famous children’s books like Famous Five, Secret Seven, and The Adventure.

• 1926 Johnny Van Derrick was born in Ealing, England, and would become known as the British jazz violinist who brought us the iconic Pink Panther Theme.

• 1950 Steve Wozniak was born in San Jose, California, and is now known as an “American pioneer of the personal computer revolution of the 1970s and co-founder of Apple Computer.”

• 1953 Hulk Hogan was born in Augusta, Georgia and later reigned supreme as WWF heavyweight champion from 1984-89.

• 1983 Australian actor Chris Hemsworth was born in Melbourne, Victoria, and is most known for his role as Thor in the Avengers movies.

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