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Have you ever loved doing something so much that you would like to do it forever?  Well maybe that is exactly what happened in the story of Grancer the Dancer.  This character from America's southern history was known for his joy of dancing and hosting parties attended by everyone in the community. 

 I invite you to listen to this story and, if you are in the south Alabama area, stop in on a late Thursday evening by the local cemetery in Kinston and you might join in the dance with Grancer the Dancer.

References:  

Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Historical Marker Database: https://www.hmdb.org 

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One of the most common elements in American society is the use of the emergency system known as 911.  It seems this system is so wide-spread and commonly used that it has always been there.  But like everything else, there was a start. 

In this episode I explore a bit about how the system came about and the first 911 call.  

You can find a lot of information about 911 on the internet with a simple search.  Oh by the way, on September 11th, 2001, the day America was tragically attacked, the 911 emergency system receive thousands of calls resulting in the system being overburdened and inoperable.  Calling 911 was an automatic response to this and almost every tragedy.

References:  The Historical Markers Database: The Historical Marker Database, and Wikipedia.

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I invite you to join us next Tuesday as we explore a bit about the history of the 911 emergency system that we just can't live without.

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Nestled approximately 10 miles north of Montgomery Alabama sits a wonderful community named Prattville.  It is named after its founder, Daniel Pratt.  Daniel Pratt was one of the most influential shapers of industry and life in general in the mid and later 1800's.  His gift for establishing and running successful industrial activities had a tremendous impact before, during, and after the Civil War.

I invite you to hear the story behind the story of Daniel Pratt and our wonderful city, Prattville.

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