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Thursday, 11 October 2012 08:47 |
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STATEHOUSE – State Sen. Jim Banks (R-Columbia City) urges local fourth-grade students to celebrate Indiana’s 196th birthday by entering the annual Statehood Day essay contest and answering the question, “What does Indiana mean to you?” before October 29.
Local fourth-grade classrooms are also invited to attend Statehood Day celebrations in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Dec. 11. Space is limited and classrooms must be registered. Teachers can contact Capitol Tour Office Coordinator Jennifer Hodge at (317) 233-5293 or
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Indiana became the nation’s 19th state on December 11, 1816.
Statehood Day offers a unique look at Indiana’s history, and the celebrations in Indianapolis allow students to see the roots of that history first-hand,” Banks said. “I encourage every fourth-grader to participate, whether at home or at our state’s capital.”
Banks added that the essay competition is open to any fourth-grade public, private or home-schooled student and is easy to enter. The following rules apply:
* Essays must include the student’s name, teacher’s or parent’s name, school’s name and contact information, including address and telephone number.
* Entries must range from 100 to 400 words, handwritten or typed.
* Students should convey what living in the State of Indiana means to them and highlight things that make them glad to be a Hoosier.
* Essays must be postmarked no later than Monday, October 29. Mailed essays should be sent to: Indiana Center for the Book, 315 West Ohio St., Indianapolis.
Judges will choose first, second, third and fourth-place winners. The first-place winner will be invited to read his or her essay during the December 11 celebration at the Statehouse. For more information about the Statehood Day programs, visit www.in.gov/idoa/2774.htm. STATEHOUSE – State Sen. Jim Banks (R-Columbia City) urges local fourth-grade students to celebrate Indiana’s 196th birthday by entering the annual Statehood Day essay contest and answering the question, “What does Indiana mean to you?” before October 29. Local fourth-grade classrooms are also invited to attend Statehood Day celebrations in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Dec. 11. Space is limited and classrooms must be registered. Teachers can contact Capitol Tour Office Coordinator Jennifer Hodge at (317) 233-5293 or
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Wednesday, 03 October 2012 22:16 |
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Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson is reminding Hoosiers that Tuesday, October 9 is the deadline to register to vote in the November 6 General Election. Hoosiers should visit IndianaVoters.com, their local county clerk’s office or any Bureau of Motor Vehicles license branch.
“Hoosiers who fail to register will not be able to vote on November 6,” said Secretary of State Connie Lawson. “The voter registration deadline is right around the corner. I encourage everyone who is not registered to register today to make your vote count.”
Voters who choose to mail their registration must have a postmarked date of October 9 or before. Registrations postmarked after this date will not be accepted. Voter registration forms and submitting instructions are available on www.indianavoters.com. Voters should note that Monday, October 8 is Columbus Day and many government offices may be closed. Register online now at www.indianavoters.com. Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson is reminding Hoosiers that Tuesday, October 9 is the deadline to register to vote in the November 6 General Election. Hoosiers should visit IndianaVoters.com, their local county clerk’s office or any Bureau of Motor Vehicles license branch. “Hoosiers who fail to register will not be able to vote on November 6,” said Secretary of State Connie Lawson. “The voter registration deadline is right around the corner. I encourage everyone who is not registered to register today to make your vote count.”
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Wednesday, 03 October 2012 21:07 |
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by Rick Latin,
Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, Purdue University
Recent weather (remnants of Hurricane Isaac) raised concerns about gray leaf spot in the Ohio Valley and the lower Midwest in general. The pathogen does not overwinter efficiently in the Midwest, and inoculum (airborne spores) from storms that originate in the South is significant.
Gray leaf spot is a foliar disease that affects perennial ryegrass and tall fescue. It is caused by a fungal pathogen (Pyricularia grisea) that readily infects and kills leaf blades. Leaf infections can progress into the crown area, resulting in death of individual plants. Moderate outbreaks of gray leaf spot result in clusters of thin, off-colored turf. However, severe outbreaks will result in the death and decay of extensive areas and ruin the entire turf stand.
Gray leaf spot poses less of a threat than 10-15 years ago, primarily because of the reduction in the acreage of perennial ryegrass in the Midwest and the introduction of cultivars with some gray leaf spot resistance. However, there are cases where turf managers must be vigilant in addressing the threat of this year.
At this time of year, other leaf spot diseases can be confused for gray leaf spot. If you manage perennial ryegrass or tall fescue, obtaining an accurate diagnosis is essential. Otherwise, you may bear an unnecessary expense with costly fungicide applications. Observing a few leaf spots or the “fish hook” symptom is not enough to draw the conclusion that gray leaf spot is present. The only sure sign is the presence of very characteristic conidia (spores) that can be viewed only microscopically.
For individuals interested in chemical control, the most effective fungicides are QoI (strobilurin) products such as Heritage, Insignia and Disarm. Thiophanate-methyl (Cleary 3336) also is very effective. Chlorothalonil and DMI fungicides have limited efficacy but may be useful when disease pressure is low.
Details on gray leaf spot are available online at www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/BP/BP-107-W.pdf. by Rick Latin, Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, Purdue University Recent weather (remnants of Hurricane Isaac) raised concerns about gray leaf spot in the Ohio Valley and the lower Midwest in general. The pathogen does not overwinter efficiently in the Midwest, and inoculum (airborne spores) from storms that originate in the South is significant.
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Wednesday, 19 September 2012 21:32 |
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The last thing deer hunters want to worry about is if they have the right license for the right deer season.
The new deer license bundle makes such worries a thing of the past. With it, one license can be used in multiple seasons. The bundle can be used in youth, archery, firearms, muzzleloader, and special antlerless seasons, and allows for the harvest of one antlered and two antlerless deer total. All legal equipment that can be used in these seasons may be used with the deer bundle, including crossbows.
Cost is $65 for residents, $295 for non-residents, and $65 for non-resident youth.
“The deer bundle is a great alternative to buying multiple licenses for multiple seasons,” said Michelle Cain, DNR wildlife information specialist. “It saves hunters money and makes hunting easier for those who enjoy many equipment types for deer hunting.”
There are some limitations. The bundle cannot be used to satisfy urban deer zone bag limits. Also, the bundle cannot be used to take bonus antlerless deer on a DNR property during the special antlerless deer season nor during any regular deer season, except where authorized. See the Indiana Hunting and Trapping Guide or contact the DNR property you wish to hunt for exceptions.
The bundle can be purchased at indianaoutdoor.IN.gov or at any Indiana Outdoor license retailer. For answers to frequently asked questions about deer hunting, see hunting.IN.gov/7389.htm. The last thing deer hunters want to worry about is if they have the right license for the right deer season. The new deer license bundle makes such worries a thing of the past. With it, one license can be used in multiple seasons. The bundle can be used in youth, archery, firearms, muzzleloader, and special antlerless seasons, and allows for the harvest of one antlered and two antlerless deer total. All legal equipment that can be used in these seasons may be used with the deer bundle, including crossbows.
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Wednesday, 19 September 2012 21:31 |
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Salamonie Lake and the Indiana State Trappers Association (ISTA) will host a free trappers education course October 6 and 7 at the Salamonie Interpretive Center.
The program is for all ages, though youth participants are especially encouraged to attend.
The program starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 6, with education on trapping issues, ethics, and regulations.
Saturday afternoon, participants will accompany an instructor on the trap line and set traps under close supervision. Traps will be left overnight and checked Sunday morning. Furbearers that are caught on the trap line will be used in skinning and fleshing demonstrations by ISTA instructors.
Lunch will be provided on both days. Participants will not need a trapping license to attend. Entrance fees will be waived for all participants.
Participants must register by September 30 by calling Upper Wabash Interpretive Services at (260) 468-2127. Trappers must attend bothday-sessions of the course to receive DNR Trapper Education Certification. Participants may want to bring waterproof boots or hip waders and should dress for the weather. Free camping on Friday and Saturday nights is available for attendees at Lost Bridge Youth Campground, near the interpretive center.
The Salamonie Interpretive Center is in Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area, west of Highway 105 in western Huntington County. Salamonie Lake and the Indiana State Trappers Association (ISTA) will host a free trappers education course October 6 and 7 at the Salamonie Interpretive Center. The program is for all ages, though youth participants are especially encouraged to attend. The program starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 6, with education on trapping issues, ethics, and regulations.
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Wednesday, 19 September 2012 20:57 |
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Deer and turkey hunters will have the option this fall to use an online system—CheckIN Game—that was developed for the Department of Natural Resources to help streamline the current harvest reporting process.
Hunters can report their deer and turkey harvest using the convenience of a computer, smart phone, or tablet that has Internet access without having to take the animal to a check station for physical inspection.
“The CheckIN Game system allows hunters to quickly report their game from the convenience of their home or directly in the field using their mobile device,” said Mark Reiter, DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife director. “This free online system is a big step forward in giving hunters more options to check in their game.”
More than 2,100 turkey hunters took advantage of CheckIN Game when it was launched during the spring turkey season.
To access the CheckIN Game suite of services, visit www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/7365.htm.
Hunters using CheckIN Game need to write the confirmation number they are provided on the temporary tag they have placed on their harvested deer or turkey. An enhancement to the system has been created that allows Indiana Conservation Officers to enter a confirmation number to check the validity of harvested game and eliminates the need for hunters to have a printed receipt of confirmation.
CheckIN Game will be available beginning with the urban zone deer season that opened Saturday (Sept. 15) in designated areas of Indiana and for all other deer and turkey seasons. For a list of hunting season dates, see Page 16 of the DNR’s 2012 Indiana Hunting & Trapping Guide at www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/2343.htm.
CheckIN Game was developed for the DNR by IN.gov, the official website of the state of Indiana and a service of the Indiana Office of Technology.
For those hunters who prefer the traditional check stations, more than 450 sites across the state will provide the service for reporting either deer or turkey. A complete county-by-county list of check stations can be found on pages 38 to 43 in the DNR’s 2012 Indiana Hunting & Trapping Guide at www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/2343.htm. Deer and turkey hunters will have the option this fall to use an online system—CheckIN Game—that was developed for the Department of Natural Resources to help streamline the current harvest reporting process. Hunters can report their deer and turkey harvest using the convenience of a computer, smart phone, or tablet that has Internet access without having to take the animal to a check station for physical inspection.
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