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From the Editor Crafts over the common. By 1783 a large The editor would like to extend his wishes variety of fireworks were available to the for a Safe and Happy Fourth of July to all public. In 1784 one merchant offered a the members of the Council, their friends range of pyrotechnics that included “rockets, and Families as well as the Families of all serpents, wheels, table rockets, cherry the Knights who have preceded us to their trees, fountains, and sun flowers.” Eternal Reward. While some historians have suggested that India first invented fireworks, modern fireworks seem to have come to the West by way of China. Most early fireworks were simply repurposed military munitions, fired for entertainment rather than to frighten or kill the enemy. In the 12th century, the Chinese improved the burning fire arrow (a long-established weapon) by affixing small The Origin of Fireworks packs of gunpowder to it. From there it was not long before they invented rockets, For as long as Americans can remember, simply stuffing a container with gunpowder the nation has celebrated the Fourth of July and leaving a hole in one end for by staging grand fireworks shows in public propulsion. These “ground-rats” or “fire- squares and lighting smaller displays at rats,” as they were called, were wildly home. Why do we commemorate unpredictable, however, and while this Independence Day by setting off thousands made them less effective, it did contribute to of small explosions? their entertainment value. These rockets made their palace hall debut when emperor Because John Adams wanted us to. Before Li Tsung brought them before the empress the Declaration of Independence was even Kung Sheng, but when one scurried up to signed, he envisioned fireworks as a part of her, she gathered up her skirts and brought the festivities. In a letter to Abigail Adams the feast to a halt. During the Renaissance, on July 3, 1776, he wrote that the occasion fireworks became popular in Europe and should be commemorated “with Pomp and were used in nationalist and imperialist Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, celebrations by figures like Peter the Great Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one and Louis XIV, who were especially big fans End of this Continent to the other from this of the pyrotechnics. Time forward forever more.” The first commemorative Independence Day Tradition alone, of course, does not explain fireworks were set off on July 4, 1777. The the popularity of fireworks here and abroad. Pennsylvania Evening Post wrote that in As with many festive decorations, including Philadelphia, “The evening was closed with streamers, confetti, festival lights, and the ring of bells, and at night there was a balloons, people often appreciate them grand exhibition of fireworks (which began simply for their bright colors. Others may and concluded with thirteen rockets) on the appreciate the technical ingenuity and the Commons, and the city was beautifully choreography that goes into the show. And illuminated.” The paper noted that others just like dramatic loud noises, the “Everything was conducted with the greatest sense of destruction, and the thrill of order and decorum, and the face of joy and danger. Over time, fireworks shows can gladness was universal.” That same year, bring back memories of other festive fireworks also lit up the sky in Boston, occasions and warm summer nights. On the where they were exhibited by Col. Thomas

1 Volume 24 Number 01 Linden Lines Father Linden Council 3627 July, 2015 other hand, there are the occasional Reverend James Curry fireworks haters. From Your New District Deputy Reaching for the Star(s) As you may be aware I, your Linden Lines Editor and Council Treasurer, am your new District Deputy beginning July 1, 2015. District 3 includes the following Councils for which I am responsible: Father Linden, Holy Rosary in Arlington Heights, Regina in Wheeling, Holy Ghost in Palatine, and the Mt. Prospect Council. I look forward to helping each of our Councils in achieving their goals and continued growth. As some As you know one of the awards that of you are aware my mantra for growth is Supreme gives out is for Star Council. As “Old is Good, Young is Better.” The young you may be aware in 2013-2014 the Council are the future of the Knights and our Future achieved Double Star Council and for 2014- Leaders. I would like to thank our outgoing 2015 (as of this time) the Council has District Deputy Jim Killigrew for all that he achieved Star Council. The goal for 2015- has done to promote the success and 2016 is To Be Determined and will be growth of District 3 and the Knights of announced in a future issue of the Linden Columbus. Lines. Vivat Jesus, LeRoy Dziewulski July Birthdays 1 Reverend V. Kalarickal From Your Field Agent 3. Brian Cabral Have You Insured Your Most Valuable 3. Ulahannan Muzhayanmakkal Asset? 7. Jerome Motz 9. Laurie Motz Is your income protected if you become sick 11. Virginia Schlachter or injured and cannot work? Your ability to 12. Ken Grimshaw work and earn an income is your most 21. Michael Kane valuable asset. Yet a disability could 28. Dale Perry prevent you from earning that income. Just 28. Judith Figueroa one year of a disability could eliminate your 29. Reverend Augustine Mahonge savings. 30. Mary Sweet Income Armor, an individual disability income insurance product from the Knights July Anniversaries of Columbus, should be a key part of your Congratulations to Reverend James Curry overall financial plan and family’s protection. who was ordained on July 2, 1994. If you are ill or injured, Income Armor July Wedding Anniversaries provides tax-free monthly benefits to help 10. Elmer and Mary Sweet you meet living expenses and maintain you 18. Anthony and Velma Kozole Jr. and your family’s standard of living. Your 28. Raymond and Teresa Schrautmeyer monthly benefits help you pay your mortgage and other monthly bills, while your Who Took His First Degree in June savings and retirement assets remain intact.

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In short, if you have a job and don’t have a August 22) way to protect that paycheck, you should seriously consider Income Armor today. I 3. The birth flower for July is the water lily. look forward to meeting with you. 4. The month of July was named after Julius Vivat Jesus, Caesar. James Keefe 5. On July 1, 1867, the Dominion of Canada 773-343-1003 was established due to the British North August Calendar America Act. 6. On July 1, 1898, the San Juan Hill was 1 St. Stephens Family Fest Help with Corn occupied by the American troops during the 9 St Zachary August Fest Help with Bingo 14 Council Business Meeting Spanish-American War. 20 Council Officers Meeting 7. During World War I on July 1, 1916, the Battle of Somme began. Fun Facts About July 8. On July 2, 1881, President James Garfield was killed by Charles Guiteau. The 7th month of the year is an outstanding 9. On July 2, 1890, the Sherman Antitrust one Act (an Act to prohibit trusts) was passed by In the Georgian calendar, the calendar that the United States Congress. most of the world uses, July is the seventh 10. On July 5, 1971, Amendment 26 was month. However, on the Roman calendar, it proclaimed which set the voting age at 18 in was actually the fifth month and was call the United States. Quintilis, which meant fifth. Later in 46 B.C., 11. On July 6, 1854, the Republican Party Caesar gave 31 days and the Roman held its first state convention at Jackson, Senates named the month Julius in honor of Michigan. Caesar. In northern hemisphere, July is 12. On July 11, 1804, during a duel between usually the hottest month of the year when it Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton, is actually a winter time in southern Hamilton was killed. hemisphere. It gets very cold in Antarctica 13. The 38th President of the United States, and cold and rainy in South America. Gerald R. Ford, was born on July 1, 1913. Because there isn't much rain in July, the grass loses its greenness. Moreover, the 14. On July 16, 1790, District of Columbia abundance of flowers and insects occur in was established. July. 15. The first atomic bomb was set off by scientists in Alamogordo, New Mexico on Below are some fun facts about July: July 16, 1945. 1. The birthstone for July is the Ruby. 16. National Blueberry Month 2. The zodiac signs for July are Cancer 17. National Ice Cream Month (June 21 - July 22) and Leo (July 23 - 18. National Hot Dog Month

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19. July 1 - Canada Day 20. July 4 - Independence Day

Good of The Order Ed Manning (Father of Gerald Manning – Admitted to Home Hospice Care) AV Motz (Additional procedures to come in Florida). Barbara Berg (Mother of Tim Berg – recovering at home from illness) Diana Schultz (Wife of Dan Schultz recovering at home from Spinal fusion surgery). Thomas O’Connell (Undergoing brain Cancer treatment) The brother of Andy Samborski (passed away)

Finally Any comments about the Linden Lines may be mailed to Editor, Linden Lines, Knights of Columbus, PO Box 261, Des Plaines, IL 60016. Please remember to visit our Council web site at www.uknight.org. When you enter the site enter 3627 under Council and you will then be able to see the many links containing information about the Father Linden Council. You can also view our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/KnightsOfColumbusCo uncil3627DesPlainesIl to see additional photos of the council in action. Vivat Jesus, LeRoy Dziewulski Editor

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