Monthly Archives: July 2012

JCIDC Celebrates Record Economic Development Year

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“It’s incredible what’s happened here in the past year,” Gary A. Meyer, president and CEO of Schneck Medical Center, said in welcoming guests at Jackson County Industrial Development Corporation’s “Reports, Reviews and Rewards” luncheon Wednesday, July 18, at The Pines Evergreen Room, Seymour.

Meyer, who is president of JCIDC, was referring to a total of more than $150 million in industrial development projects announced by various companies in Jackson County.

Meyer introduced the featured speaker for the program, Daniel J. Hasler, Indiana secretary of commerce and CEO of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, who said, “It is not an accident that this county has seen so much success. He said entrepreneurs looking at Indiana “see a statewide economy that is robust, offering a lower tax burden and business-friendly state and local governments. These things matter.”

Hasler said prospects who visit Jackson County see local agencies, utilities, and city and county officials working together to solve problems.

And he said Jackson County possesses what he called “community self-awareness.”

“You know what you are, you present yourself that way, and you don’t try to be something you aren’t,” he explained.

Hasler emphasized the importance of peer-to-peer relationships, encouraging leaders in existing local industries to help spread the word about the advantages of doing business and living in the local area.

Hasler noted that entrepreneurs looking to start or expand a new business may have tried other projects that failed in the past, but he said many learn from those experiences and go on to greater success.

“Entrepreneurs put their time, talent, and treasure on the line,” Hasler said. “We need to be more forgiving and be appreciative of the risks they are taking.”

Hasler also had praise for Jim Plump, executive director of Jackson County Industrial Development Corporation (JCIDC), saying, “Jim has been a great ally and a wonderful guide for me” in the eight months since Hasler was appointed secretary of commerce.

Plump introduced a number of local industry representatives and members of the JCIDC board of directors, including Meyer, Curt Kovener, Craig Luedeman, Kevin Gabbard, Bill Bailey, Roger Bane, J. L. Brewer, Montie Dunn, Rodney Farrow, Blake Fish, Kevin Johnson, Ben Lewis, Jeff Morning, Chip Orben, Fred Pollert, Matt Reedy, John Secor, Tina Stark, Lonn Stuckwish, Marvin Veatch, Bud Walther, Mike Weir, Chuck Wells, Brian Wheeler, Brian Wolka, Bruce Wynn, and Bob Zickler.

Plump also recognized Aisin USA which is celebrating its 25th anniversary in Seymour.

Drought Could Have Lasting Effect On Trees

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Although trees have deeper moisture-reaching roots than agricultural crops, they are not immune to this summer’s persistent drought, a Purdue Extension urban forestry specialist says.

Trees across Indiana and the Midwest are struggling in the arid conditions. Some could succumb or suffer for years to come, Lindsey Purcell said.

“Drought can have a major impact on tree health and survival by effectively slowing and reducing growth,” he said. “If drought is severe enough or lasts for a prolonged period of time – such as what we’re experiencing now – it also can cause death to all or portions of a tree.”

More common, however, is the effect drought has on a tree’s ability to withstand insects and diseases. A water-deprived tree is unable to produce its usual levels of carbohydrates, significantly lowering its energy reserves. Those reserves are needed for a tree to produce chemicals that ward off pathogens.

The drought also is providing an ideal environment for emerald ash borers, Purcell said. EAB is an invasive insect that kills ash trees.

All 92 Indiana counties are experiencing some level of drought, with many counties in the northeast, south-central and southwest parts of the state in extreme drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Purcell said the drought already has left trees in urban areas with permanent damage, although it might not be evident this year. Warm weather earlier this year interrupted normal bud formation, which controls shoot length and expansion. The dry conditions that followed led to decreased numbers of new leaves within buds and new stem segments.

“Drought not only influences the number of leaves but also the size, as well as twig extension the following year when those buds expand,” Purcell said.

“The result of prolonged dry conditions may not inhibit the first growth but may decrease the number of stem units formed in the new bud that will expand during the second or third, or more, flushes of growth. If drought continues, all growth flushes will be affected. Thus, tree growth next year will be atypical and, again, create predisposed conditions to diseases and insects if not monitored and managed properly.”

While not something most homeowners think about doing, watering trees of any size and age can go a long way toward minimizing drought damage, especially for newly planted trees or those less established, Purcell said.

When watering younger and newly established trees, homeowners should follow the “5 plus 5″ rule each week: give the tree 5 gallons of water plus 5 gallons for every diameter inch of tree trunk. For example, if a tree has a trunk diameter of 4 inches, provide 20 gallons of water slowly over the root zone.

For older, well-established trees Purcell recommends providing an additional inch of water every week or so to keep leaves turgid. To measure an inch of water, place an empty tuna or cat food can under a tree’s canopy and turn on a sprinkler system. Turn off the sprinkler when the water is 1 inch deep in the can.

“For those trees with mulch beds, you should consider adding a half gallon of water per square foot of mulch area,” Purcell said.

In addition to watering, Purcell urged homeowners to protect tree trunks from mechanical damage such as lawn mowers and string trimmers, reduce competition for available moisture with other plants, turf and shrubs, and add mulch to the root zone of trees at a depth of at least 2 inches to preserve soil moisture.

“These things are especially important to do during drought,” he said.

Kindergarten Picnic Next Wednesday

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Crothersville Kindergarteners beginning school for the first time are invited to the annual get acquainted picnic next Wednesday, Aug. 1, from 5-7 p.m.

Organized by kindergarten teachers Ann McCollom and Holly Sweany, the picnic will take place at Katie’s playground on the Crothersville elementary School campus.

“Bring your family, a picnic supper, lawn chairs and come meet everyone,” said Mrs. McCollom.

I’ve Also Learned…

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by Curt Kovener          

Sometimes we need to write and think for the moment; sometimes we need to be more long range. Sometimes we need to be hard-hitting; sometimes we need to be more philosophical and circumspect. Sometimes we need to step back from the swirling white water and breath deeply of the wider view beauty of life.

Though I can’t take credit for these, they will hopefully fill the latter of each of those options.

•I’ve learned that no matter how much I care, some people just don’t care back. I’ve learned that no matter how much I don’t care, some people will insist that I should.

•I’ve learned that it takes years to build up trust, and only a few moments to destroy it.

•I’ve learned that you can get by on charm for about fifteen minutes. After that, you’d better know something.

•I’ve learned that you shouldn’t compare yourself to the best others can do but to the best you can do.

•I’ve learned that it’s not what happens to people that’s important. It’s what they do about it.

•I’ve learned that no matter how thin you slice it, there are always two sides.

•I’ve learned that you can keep going long after you think you can’t.

•I’ve learned that we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.

•I’ve learned that either you control your attitude or it controls you.

•I’ve learned that regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first, the passion fades and there had better be something else to take its place.

•I’ve learned that money is a lousy way of keeping score.

•I’ve learned that my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time.

•I’ve learned that sometimes when I’m angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn’t give me the right to be cruel.

• I’ve learned that maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you’ve had and what you’ve learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you’ve celebrated.

•I’ve learned that you should never tell a child their dreams are unlikely or outlandish. Few things are more humiliating, and what a tragedy it would be if they believed it.

•I’ve learned that your family won’t always be there for you. But people you aren’t related to can take care of you. Families aren’t biological.

•I’ve learned that just because two people argue, it doesn’t mean they don’t love each other. And just because they don’t argue, it doesn’t mean they do.

•I’ve learned that writing, as well as talking, can ease emotional pains.

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