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This article is the beginning of a continuing story (as reported in the school year 2017-2018 Let’s Talk Trash news) taken from AO Smith’s History Book printed © 2015. Enjoy this amazing story of AO Smith!

Did you know that AO Smith is more than a water heater manufacturing company? A.O. Smith has been in operation for over 140 years having started in 1874 by Charles Jeremiah Smith. He made hardware parts for baby carriages and bicycles, and so much more! developed a method for making lightweight front forks for bicycles and within 10 years became the largest manufacturer of bicycle components in the country. Two of his sons, then a third, Arthur Oliver Smith, joined the Milwaukee business. A. O. Smith and his brothers shared their father’s belief in technology and innovation. In 1899, during the earliest days of the automobile revolution, A. O. Smith developed a new, lightweight steel car frame. Within a few short years, he was selling these frames to a who’s who of car makers including Cadillac (One of A.O. Smith’s first customers

It is well known in Cheatham County, Tennessee, that A.O. Smith purchased State Industries (State Stove) which was one of the largest water heater manufacturing companies in the US. business making hardware specialties . The machinist entrepreneur could not have imagined that his one-person business would grow and thrive to become a global manufacturer with more than 10,000 employees. What C. J. Smith did know and understand was the importance of taking care of his customers, solving their problems, and helping them find a better way. He believed strongly in doing business with honesty and integrity. In the 1870’s there were 30 tanneries in Milwaukee producing wooden

Charles Jeremiah Smith was born in England in 1821. At 12 years old and gifted with his hands, he whittled a model wooden ship so detailed it was displayed at the London Museum. At 16 years of age, Smith became an indentured apprentice to Maudslay Sons and Field of London where his five year apprenticeship exposed him to some of the

most advanced marine machine manufacturing thinking of the time. In 1843 C.J. Smith immigrated to the United States when he was 22 years old with the intent of finding work in New York. Ultimately, Smith resided in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 1845 he opened a blacksmith shop which he sold 5 years later and went to work for M&M Railroad where his mechanical skills served him well. Constantly learning and watching, he received

lasts to fashion the leather upper of shoes and boots, but the wood degraded quickly

that remained a customer for 90 years) , Oldsmobile, and Ford. (This story will continued in the Next issue of Let’s Talk Trash- News!)

and needed frequent replacement. It was a challenge for C.J. Smith to master, and he did by creating a small component by shearing a strip of sheet metal by hand and shaped the

a patent in 1858 for a railway station indicator , that he was able to put to use on a number of Wisconsin

strip to a U . He then completed the rounding process in forming a die and joined the edges by brazing - applying molten solder to the edges of the metal. Slipped inside the wood, the little tube significantly lengthened the lifespan of the last. In 1888, The business that C. J. Smith founded grew quickly, supplying metal parts for baby carriages making springs, axles, hub caps, and metal braces for parasol tops. Smith also

passenger railroads. Leaving the railroad experience behind, in the summer of 1874, C. J. Smith started another small

Cadillac

C.J. Smith was a gifted machinist & entrepreneurial genius who believed if his customer had a challenge, he would face it “head on” and engineer a way to not just make it, but make it better and then faster! C.J. Smith’s mission has continued for over 140 years. With A.O. Smith’s engineering, creativity, and ingenuity, they have made a profound impact on many industries - from shoes to bombs , as well as, survived many economic obstacles and the wraths of nature. Shoe Lasts Baby Carriages Bicycles Automotive Frames Bomb Casings Large Diameter Steel Pipe Oil Stills Brewery vessels Water Heaters Electric Motors Water Softeners Glass Lined Silos Garbage Disposals ... and more to come

Q: What is a Shoe Last ? A: The solid form around which a shoe is molded The fit of a shoe depends on the design, shape and volume of the Shoe Last. The shoe last must represent the anatomical information of the foot, at the same time giving the finished shoe a pleasing and fashionable appearance.

The indentured apprenticeship is a system of on-the-job training going back to the guilds of the Middle Ages. Apprentices signed a contract known as an “indenture,” binding them to serve a master for seven years in exchange for learning his trade.

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DEAR STUDENTS! Our theme for this year is, “Dream BIG!” It is our job, as educators, to help make sure that your dreams come true. What does it mean to dream big? Dreaming BIG means to have ambitious goals, even when they might seem hard, or out of reach. Dreaming BIG can help you to: • FIND DIRECTION: Dreams can help you choose a path and shape your choices. • BE MOTIVATED: BIG dreams can inspire you and give you purpose, especially in your career. • DISCOVER YOUR PURPOSE: Dreaming BIG can help you discover your purpose and shape how you live your life. “Reach for the stars. Even if you miss, you will land among the stars!” I think this quote speaks to dreaming BIG and reaching new heights. WHAT ARE YOUR DREAMS FOR YOUR FUTURE? Let us, in the schools, know about them and together, we can create a path to help you reach them! HERE’S TO DREAMING BIG IN 2025! As Always, Dr. Beck 2025 begins Let’s Talk Trash! news’ 10th year publishing a school resource focused on litter education, reading, encouraging good character, citizenship, and personal responsibility! If you would like to help sponsor this publication, call 615-746- 2443. u SEE STORY ON BACK COVER... • PUSH YOURSELF: BIG dreams can help you push yourself to achieve more. There is a quote that I love that is credited to Norman Vincent Peale.

dreams Plus puzzles, activities & much more! STORY OF AO SMITH 2 ARTS 6 Dream Catcher CHARACTER BEAR 7 KIDS COOK’n - Bedtime Snacks ALL ABOUT DREAMS 8 - 9

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Never Give Up – Things won’t always be easy, but if you keep trying, you’ll get there. Be Curious – Keep learning new things to grow. Every step helps you move forward. Believe in Yourself – You can do amazing things if you believe in yourself!

DARE TO D.A.R.E.! Everyone has big dreams about their future, and that’s amazing! Maybe you dream of being a doctor, teacher, police officer, or astronaut. Your dreams can take you anywhere! Dream Big, Catch Your Dreams!

But here’s the secret: Dreaming is just the start. It’s fun to imagine your future, but it’s even better to catch your dreams by working hard to make them happen! Don’t just wait for your dreams to come true, you have to work for them! Here is how to make those dreams come true; Work Hard – Dreams don’t come true by wishing.

Start today! Imagine your dreams and take the first step to catching them. Your future is waiting—so make it happen! Remember to always be kind to one another, and to be safe and responsible.

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Dream Journal How to:

Let’s get started on your very first entry here. Write about a dream you had last night!

What is a Dream Journal? A dream journal is your magical adventure book! Every night, your dreams take you on wild rides—maybe you're riding dragons, solving mysteries, or swimming with mermaids. Writing them down helps you "catch" those dreams before they disappear! Catch Your Dreams! Dreams are like wild butterflies—they ‛ re hard to hold onto! Writing them down is like catching them in a net so you can enjoy them forever. Unlock Your Inner Superhero! Dreams can show you cool things about yourself, like how brave, creative, or curious you are. Your dream journal is where you can Ever dreamed of riding a dragon, swimming with mermaids, or eating a pizza as big as a house? Your dream journal keeps all those stories in one place, like your very own adventure book. Solve Mysteries! Sometimes dreams are like tricky riddles from your brain. Writing them down can help you crack the code and figure out what they mean. discover your secret superpowers! Build a Library of Adventures! Why keep a Dream Journal?

Get a Dream Book: Choose a notebook you love! Add stickers, drawings, or sparkles to make it truly yours. Keep it close: Put it by your bed with a pencil so it’s ready to go the moment you wake up.

Write like a Detective:

What happened in your dream? Who was there? What were the weirdest or funniest parts? Jot down everything you remember! Add some magic: Can’t remember much? That’s okay! Draw what you think your dream felt like—happy, exciting, or even a little spooky.

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The Brazilian Tapir also called the lowland tapir, is a large animal that lives in South America. It looks like a mix between a pig and an elephant, but it’s actually related to horses and rhinos! Tapirs have an odd number of toes. They have four toes on each front foot and three toes on each back foot, making 14 hooves in total. One of the coolest things about tapirs is their long, flexible nose, which they use to grab leaves and branches. They can even stick their nose out of the water like a snorkel to breathe while swimming! Female tapirs are pregnant for about 13 months and usually have one baby at a time. Because tapirs have long pregnancies and don’t have many babies, it’s hard for them to increase their numbers in the wild. Baby tapirs, called calves, are born with spots and stripes on their fur to help them hide in the forest. One of the biggest dangers to tapirs is losing their homes as forests are cut down. They are also hunted for their meat, and they have to compete with farm animals for food.

KINGDOM Animalia PHYLUM Chordata CLASS Mammalia ORDER

Perissodactyla

FAMILY GENUS SPECIES

Tapiridae

Tapirus

Tapirus terrestris

Brazillian Tapir Fun Facts

Source: https://southwickszoo.com/our-animals/brazilian-tapir/ They move quickly on land, even over rugged, mountainous terrain and are equally at home in the water. They can live up to 30 years. They eat mainly plants and fruit. They love bananas! They talk to each other by whistling! They are very solitary animals so they like to be alone. The only exception to this is during mating season or when a mother is nursing her baby. The Lowland tapir (sometimes called the Brazilian tapir or South American tapir), is one of four species in the tapir family, along with the mountain tapir, the Malayan tapir, and Baird’s Tapir.

GOOD DAY TO DREAM

Kids Across 1. Do you believe?: According to an old saying (and that famous Disney song), when you wish upon a ____, your dreams will come true 2. Our nation’s famous dreamer: In the summer of 1963, thousands of people gathered to hear Martin Luther King deliver his amazing “I Have a Dream” _____ 5. A wise person once said, ìNo dreamer is ever too small; no dream is ever too ___.î 6. It’s what a horrible nightmare can sometimes do to us 8. It’s the place where dreams happen most often 10. Although many people dream of winning the lottery, hard work is far more likely to help you become _____ 12. The only dreams that happen when these are open are daydreams 13. When you think about it, a dream is like a movie that plays inside your ______ 17. Dreamtime rhyme: If you ______ your BFF, her dreams will suddenly end (She may be a little upset at first, but she’ll always be your friend) 18. He’s a person who dreams of one day becoming a man 19. Years ago, people said that living in a house with a fence around it was the _______ dream (but what makes our country great is that people can be happy almost anywhere) 22. Back in 1979, the U.S. Postal Service issued a special _____ to honor Martin Luther King (reminding us all to stick with with his dream) 23. Just ask a hero: Although it’s a different place for everyone, it’s where our brave soldiers overseas all dream of going 24. A short, afternoon ___ may not be long enough for a dream to sneak in Teachers Down 1. Art that guards: Native American tradition holds that a hanging dream catcher will capture an evil _____ and protect the nearby sleeper from harm 2. Back in the day, his “Midsummer Night’s Dream” was LOL funny 3. For tiny tots whose 12 Acrosses were all aglow, Christmas ___ was a sleepless night 4. That foggy feeling: Suddenly waking from a deep sleep can make person feel like she is emerging from a ____

7. These woolly ruminants have appeared in countless dreams 9. Head on a cloud: Type of pillow that promises sweet dreams (or “direction” parents look forward to putting the baby after a long day) 11. Lovable ogre brought to movie lovers by DreamWorks in 2001 14. Place a driver can stop and sleep before getting back on the trip 15. Eye-opening epiphany: Any one of Ebenezer Scrooge’s three uninvited nighttime visitors 16. Audible finger gesture hypnotists traditionally use to bring their subjects back to reality 20. Acronym for that dreamy phase in the sleep cycle 21. League that spawned the ‘92 Dream Team which conquered that year’s Olympic Games and many since

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It is well known in Cheatham County, Tennessee, that A. O. Smith purchased State Industries (State Stove) which was one of the largest water heater manufacturing companies in the US. A.O. Smith is more than a water heater manufacturing company. A. O. Smith has been in operation for over 140 years having started in 1874 by Charles Jeremiah Smith. From a simple shoe last to fabricating baby carriage and bicycle parts in the 1800s, the ‘roots’ of A.O. Smith over generations has grown into a global manufacture for many industries: automotive, oil and gas, breweries, transportation, military, agriculture, residential retail, elevators, and so many more.

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