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1940: Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper, 1940. ... 1999: An Ohio State Highway Patrol helicopter. ... 1941: Several OSHP training classes were conduct at the home of the Buckeyes, Ohio Stadiun ... [Read More]
Ohio DNR Div. of Watercraft: Ohio Outdoors 12-23-04
Better boating weather on Lake Erie. Boaters were very dismayed by a continuous series of weekend cold fronts, rain and windy conditions that often prevented the calming of Lake Erie seas in 2004. Better fishing on Lake Erie. Anglers got a decent start on the walleye catch last spring, but by July 4th, the fish weren’t biting and the yellow perch were small, until early fall when perch fishing showed a dramatic improvement. Lower fuel prices. Everyone one in Ohio who operates a gasoline engine of any type, be it a big boat or a leaf blower, would love to see a reduction in fuel prices during 2005. No boating fatalities. While the goal is to see no lives lost on Ohio waterways, a record low of seven boating-related fatalities in 2004 represented a significant improvement in boating safety. More boating access. The Division of Watercraft continues to make excellent progress toward further improving Ohio’s public boating access facilities in cooperation with local communities. More im ... [Read More]
Buckeye Trees in Ohio
Size: small tree of central states, chiefly of Ohio and Mississippi Valley regions, 30'-50' in height, 2'-3' in diameter Growth: grows best in deep fertile soils, will usually reach maturity in 60-80 years Leaves: palmately compound with five nearly elliptical, serrate leaflets 4" - 6" long Buds: large terminal bud (nonresinous) Branching: stout limbs in opposite positioning Bark: grey, scaly plates Flowers: showy, pale white to greenish yellow, branched clusters 4" -6" long Fruit (nut): 1" -2" seed capsule, somewhat spiny with 1-5 non-edible seeds (nuts) inside Other information: also known a fetid buckeye, stinking buckeye. It is one of the first trees to leaf out in the spring and drops its leaves early in the fall. Fall leaf coloration is orange to red Uses: today mostly pulp; in the past - furniture, crates, pallets, caskets, artificial human limbs Folklore: nut is considered a good luck charm, relieves pain of arthritis and rheumatism, resembles the eye of ... [Read More]
President Bush Delivers Commencement Address at Ohio State University
One more word of congratulations is in order. Today I had thehonor of meeting Coach Jim Tressel. (Applause.) Most polite of him toshare with me the really fine experience that the Buckeyes had up inAnn Arbor this year. (Applause.) ... A life of service isn't always easy. It involves sacrifices, and Iunderstand many other things will lay claim to your time and to yourattention. In serving, however, you will give help and hope toothers. You will -- your own life will gain greater purpose and deepermeaning. You will show your love and allegiance to the United States,which remains what it has always been: the citadel of freedom, a landof mercy, the last, best hope of man on Earth. (Applause.) ... [Read More]
Publications
Why is Ohio known as the Buckeye State and why are Ohioans known as "Buckeyes"? - (Division Brochure, PDF 260k file) ... 02/11/04 - Pine Seedlings Available At Discounted Price Through ODNR - Austrian pine assists in state's reforestation efforts, useful as windbreaks ... 10/15/04 - Open House Set For October 19 At Maumee State Forest ... [Read More]
DHS | Department of Homeland Security | Remarks by Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge at the 2004 Ohio Conference on Law Enforcement
Ohio State Highway Patrol is purchasing compatible radios to allow for immediate interoperability of communications with public safety agencies statewide. This statewide project will ensure that all responders are on the same 800 MHz system and can talk to each other. Right here in the Columbus urban area, you are implementing a strategy to reach out to local businesses on homeland security issues and provide critical information on evacuations, sheltering in place, and formulating emergency operations plans. ... [Read More]
Governor's Archived 2003 News Releases
1/22 /03 - Taft Delivers Fifth State of the State Address ... 1/22 /03 - Governor Taft's State of the State Address ... 9/23/03 - Taft Releases Statement Regarding Rick Frenette ... [Read More]
Yellow Buckeye
Yellow Buckeye is the tallest and healthiest of the Buckeyes and closely related Horsechestnuts, found in Ohio almost exclusively in the southeastern portion of the state, and also in the extreme southern counties along the Ohio River. Its lightweight wood is valued in the production of furniture, crates, boxes, and artificial limbs, and at one time was used extensively for caskets. A native of central Appalachia and surrounding areas, trees found in the open may easily grow to 80 feet tall by 30 feet wide. As a member of the Horsechestnut Family, it is related to other Horsechestnuts and Buckeyes, including man-made hybrids between the species. This tree was formerly classified by the scientific name of Aesculus octandra. ... [Read More]
Ohio Buckeye
Ohio Buckeye, the state tree of Ohio, is found primarily as an understory tree in the western half of Ohio, where the soils are more alkaline in pH. However, it is scattered throughout the eastern half of the state, except in extreme northeastern and extreme southeastern Ohio. Its lightweight wood is used in the production of artificial limbs, and the holding of a "buckeye nut" in one's pocket is considered good luck. A native of the Midwestern and Great Plains states, trees found in the open may reach 60 feet tall by 30 feet wide, but as a native understory it is often half that size. As a member of the Horsechestnut Family, it is related to other Horsechestnuts and Buckeyes, including man-made hybrids between the species. ... [Read More]
State of Ohio - Bob Taft, Governor
COLUMBUS (December 27, 2004) – Governor Bob Taft today announced that he has made a wager with Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry on the outcome of the Alamo Bowl. The Ohio State University Buckeyes will take on the Oklahoma State Cowboys in San Antonio, Texas, on December 29. ... Governor Taft focused his 2004 State of the State address on job creation. "We are battling for our economic survival. My New Year's resolution is to spend every day doing all I can to help create jobs for Ohioans," said Taft. ... [Read More]
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