Indiana Bicentennial Newsletter August

State of Indiana sent this bulletin at 08/02/2016 03:46 PM EDT

August 2016 Volume 28

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Sharing the Bicentennial

On Sunday I was given the opportunity to speak at The Garden, a Methodist church in Indianapolis. Head Pastor Carolyn Scanlon-Holmes thought the Bicentennial important enough that the congregation should learn about it...

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Hardarshan S. Valia honors Northwest Indiana with poem

In honor of Indiana's Bicentennial, Hardarshan S. Valia wrote "Volcanoes of Northwest Indiana." This poem describes how Indiana's steel industry has contributed to the world.

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Enter the "Salute Indiana!" Contest by Sept. 2

$200 cash, plus a place in history, are the prizes offered by Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution in their “Salute Indiana!” competition for the creation of a “salute” or “pledge” to the Indiana state flag. Entries are being accepted now at www.SaluteIndiana.org. The winning submission will be brought before the Indiana General Assembly for approval.

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CONNECT

AUGUST 2016

Indiana State Fair
August 5-21
Indianapolis

Hoosier Homecoming
October 15
Indianapolis

Ignite the Future
December 11
Indianapolis

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MEET YOUR COUNTY COORDINATORS

Krysten Hinkle, Pulaski County

I am a project coordinator for the Pulaski County Community Development Commission. I handle quality-of-life and community development projects in Pulaski County.
While I have always been interested in the history of Indiana, and particularly Pulaski County, it came to my attention that John G. Capouch, Pulaski County Chairman of the Indiana Centennial Committee, was sent by his militia company to the Mexican Border war in 1916, thereby quashing any celebration that might have been planned in Pulaski County. It has been my mission to make up for Pulaski County’s lack of activity during the centennial by making our bicentennial celebration great!
My husband and I will be celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary on the day the torch relay comes through Pulaski County, so I have recruited him and our four-year-old as volunteers!
My hobbies include golf, canoeing, cooking, gardening and camping.
The most exciting thing for me is getting to see the torchbearers, who have unquestionably made Pulaski County and the State of Indiana better because of their determination, in their moment of glory.

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Steve Campbell, Marion County

I am the Vice President of Communications at The Mind Trust, a nationally recognized education nonprofit based in Indianapolis.
I was formerly Deputy Mayor of Indianapolis under Mayor Bart Peterson.
I became county coordinator because I am an avid history buff, particularly Indianapolis history. I became a history buff during my college internship at the Indiana State Archives in 1991. I went onto work at the Wabash College Archives as well.
I also serve on the boards of Indiana Landmarks and the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site. I formerly served on the board of the Marion County Historical Society.
I'm currently researching and writing a book on Indianapolis history.

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COME SEE US AT THE STATE FAIR!

This year, the Indiana State Fair is "Celebrating Indiana's Bicentennial."

Join us for August 5 - August 21 for 17 days of celebration. We will be at the Indiana Bicentennial Booth in the Visit Indiana Bicentennial Pavilion - located on the southwest corner of the track. Every day there will be special guests, activities and displays. Come out to get more information and to enjoy the Bicentennial year with us!

Like us on Facebook for a calendar of Bicentennial events taking place at our booth!

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