WayNet News 2002 Archive

WayNet News
Volume 02, Issue 08-28

TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT
The Richmond-Wayne County Technology Initiative has an exciting day of informative seminars, speakers, and an evening of family events planned for Thursday, September 12th. Register before September 6th and participate in the full day conference for only $49.
http://www.rwc-techzone.org/

PARENTS' COALITION FOR LITERACY
WayNet.org welcomes the Parents' Coalition for Literacy as our newest member. Visit their web site to learn more about this advocacy group and follow their list of links for reading tips and research for both parents and teachers.
http://www.waynet.org/nonprofit/literacy.htm

HURRY - LAST TWO DAYS TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE WEB SITE!
Don't delay! Voting for the People's Choice Award for your favorite local web site ends on Thursday, August 29th. Vote today!
http://www.waynet.org/waynet/web_awards/peoples-choice.htm

ENERGY AUDIT
Whether its the reality of increased air conditioning costs this summer or not looking forward to your heating costs this coming winter... now's the time to take advantage of the FREE energy audit being offered on the Richmond Power and Light web site and see if you can save $$$.
https://www.rp-l.com/energyaudit.htm

SQUARE DANCE LESSONS
Have you always wondered how to do-si-do and allemande left? If so, now's your chance! Hoosier Corners Square Dance Club begins a new season of lessons on Thursday, August 29th in the Comstock Room at Earlham College from 7 - 9 p.m.

WEST NILE VIRUS INFORMATION
Although a dead bird found at Springwood Park in Richmond was confirmed to have West Nile virus, there is no need for alarm. Learn more about the West Nile virus and its prevention on these web sites:

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/

Indiana Health Department
http://www.state.in.us/isdh/healthinfo/westnile/index.htm

West Nile Info for Kids
http://www.bam.gov/detectives/westnile.htm

Questions on pesticides and repellents used for mosquito control?
http://ace.orst.edu/info/npic/wnv/

EPA West Nile Virus Facts
http://www.epa.gov/region5/banner_story/wnv_facts.htm

Palladium-Item Article on local case
http://www.pal-item.com/news/stories/20020816/topstories/446283.html

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