The temperatures are dropping and once again we are feeling the cold of winter. During the deepest part of winter we can always have hope that warmer temperatures and summer are just around the corner. This was not the case in 1816, which was called the year without a summer, the coldest summer on record. In May, Indiana had snow or sleet on 17 days. In June, there was snow, and livestock froze to death. A farmer, leaving home June 17, joked that he might get lost in a snowstorm; he did, and was found with both feet frozen. Similar weather afflicted the rest of the nation, too, with ponds and rivers freezing every month. Hopefully this summer will not be as extreme as the summer of 1816!
Healthy Indicators
Happy New Year! Each year millions of Americans make
resolutions: lose weight, stop smoking, exercise more, spend time with family.
These are admirable goals/resolutions, but they can be a difficult to stick to.
INdicators is a free data resource that will inform and empower Hoosiers to
take charge of their health. Indiana INdicators includes health-related gauges
to help track healthy habits all across Indiana. Hoosiers can select their
county or view other counties to see how their communities rate overall. This
county snapshot includes information such as health indices, access to
healthcare services, exercise, nutrition & weight, and other health-related
issues and concerns. Information is a vital part in becoming a healthier
Hoosier!
Veterans Day
In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as
the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: "To us
in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride
in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude
for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and
because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace
and justice in the councils of the nations…"
The original concept for the celebration was for a day
observed with parades and public meetings and a brief suspension of business
beginning at 11:00 a.m. The United States Congress officially recognized the
end of World War I when it passed a concurrent resolution on June 4, 1926.
An Act (52 Stat. 351; 5 U. S. Code, Sec. 87a) approved May
13, 1938, made the 11th of November in each year a legal holiday—a day to be
dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known
as "Armistice Day." Armistice Day was primarily a day set aside to
honor veterans of World War I, but in 1954, after World War II had required the
greatest mobilization of soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen in the Nation’s
history; after American forces had fought aggression in Korea, the 83rd
Congress, at the urging of the veterans service organizations, amended the Act
of 1938 by striking out the word "Armistice" and inserting in its
place the word "Veterans." With the approval of this legislation
(Public Law 380) on June 1, 1954, November 11th became a day to honor American
veterans of all wars. Later that same year, on October 8th, President Dwight D.
Eisenhower issued the first "Veterans Day Proclamation."
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has several educational
resources online to help celebrate Veterans Day, including teachers resources,
photo galleries, the Veterans History Project, outreach opportunities and more.
Pinterest Update
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It's that time of the year again - for football, cooler weather, and
beautiful autumn leaves. It's fall in Indiana! Indiana's Department of Tourism's website has many resources to help you enjoy this season.
Hoosiers can pick a variety of Fall Excursions, from the beautiful,
historic Brown County to venturing Tombstone Trails in Kendallville.
There are a wide variety of activities for varying budgets and family
sizes. Summer's over, but you can still visit farmers markets, u-picks, and orchards around the state. If you need suggestions, check out
Indiana's Fall Favorites. Find out who has the best Indiana pie, where
to go for the best fall foliage, and top fall outdoor activities this
year. Finally, if you can't get away to experience the beauty of an
Indiana fall, check out the fall color blog and experience fall from
your desktop.
New Arrivals Update
Be sure to check out our Pinterest page. We have all our new stuff listed. You will be able to get a sneak peek at the latest books with reviews, summaries, and more!
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