June 2015 Newsletter

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June 2015  Volume 18

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Perry Hammock

"I GET AROUND"

One of my favorite Beach Boys’ records, “I Get Around” chronicled my youth – riding my bicycle while waiting for a motorcycle, driving the farm truck longing for a hot rod. I couldn’t wait for that promised freedom of the road – Like Brian Wilson...

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Valeri Beamer

MEET VALERI BEAMER

Valeri Beamer is a native Hoosier, born in Delaware County. Beamer joined the Indiana Bicentennial Commission in March as the Communications Coordinator. Valeri previously worked in the Long Term Care Industry as a Director of Admissions in...

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FEATURED STORIES
Indiana at 200

INDIANA AT 200 BICENTENNIAL BOOK

Indiana at 200: A Celebration of the Hoosier State will use words and images to reflect on the history of our state and thoughts for the future... READ MORE >

Lawrence County

LAWRENCE COUNTY BICENTENNIAL PLANS

The Lawrence County Bicentennial Committee has made itself an example for others in the state in the way that it is organized. By focusing... READ MORE >
Butler Children's Book Staff

BUTLER CHILDREN'S BOOK PROJECT

The Gifts of Indiana: A Tale of Three Birthdays and One Grand Adventure is an illustrated chapter book highlights the impact 14 Hoosiers... READ MORE >

GENI

MAPPING INDIANA'S BICENTENNIAL

The Mapping Indiana’s Bicentennial Project provides a year and a half-long series of activities designed to improve the literacy ..   READ MORE >
Q&A: Ken Kosky

Q&A WITH PORTER COUNTY'S KEN KOSKY

In northern Indiana, Ken Kosky is doing a great job as our Porter County Coordinator for the 2016 Indiana Bicentennial! We were... READ MORE >

IBC June Meeting

JUNE COMMISSION MEETING DETAILS

The Indiana Bicentennial Commission held its most recent meeting on Friday, June 19, 2015 in the Indiana State Library Author’s room...  READ MORE >

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COUNTY UPDATES
Steve Campbell

MARION COUNTY - STEVE CAMPBELL

As the Marion County Coordinator for the Indiana Bicentennial Commission, Steve Campbell has many projects that will make Marion County residents proud. Steve is a graduate of Wabash University and Indiana University of Law. 


Currently, Steve is the Vice President of The Mind Trust, an Indianapolis nonprofit that makes every effort to provide all Indianapolis students access to an excellent, high quality school. 


Being involved in Marion County and Indiana State government for years, Steve has gained experience as Deputy Mayor, Director of Media & Communications for the City of Indianapolis, Director of Communications for Gov. Frank O’Bannon, and Deputy Press Secretary for Gov. Frank O’Bannon, Gov. Even Bayh, and Attorney General Pamela Carter. He continues to serve and give back to students at IUPUI, using his rich experience as an adjunct professor.

 

BICENTENNIAL NATURE TRUST
Bicentennial Nature Trust Map

PUMPKINVINE NATURE TRAIL

Purchase of 6.5 acres to fill a 1-mile gap in the 16-mile Pumpkinvine Nature Trail between Goshen and Shipshewana.  The trail will incorporate a boardwalk through wooded wetlands.

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RACCOON CREEK

Purchase of 60-acre tract featuring steep sandstone cliffs and upland forest along Raccoon Creek in Owen County.  The property contains an entrance to Boone’s Cave and known passages of the cave directly under the land which are habitat for the locally endemic cave beetle.

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FERDINAND STATE FOREST

A 20-acre addition to Ferdinand State Forest in Dubois County.  The property features high quality upland forest, and helps consolidate two existing parcels of state forest land.  

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OHIO RIVER GLADES

Proposed by The Nature Conservancy, the Ohio River Glades Conservation Area would cover the steep ridges along the Ohio River extending from New Albany in Floyd County, to the southern tip of Harrison County.  The area is known for its many glades, where exposed siltstone has created natural openings in the forest home to extremely rare plant communities and several endangered species. .

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