This Week's Facts:
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Small Treasures May be
Available at Indianaunclaimed.com
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Celebrate Archaeology
Month this September
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Help Raise Leukemia,
Lymphoma Awareness this Month
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Online Resources Prepare
Families for H1N1 Influenza
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Travel Guide Outlines Places
to Golf in Indiana
Take Time to Recognize US Labor Force this Weekend
Labor Day was first celebrated by thousands in
September of 1882 in New York City with a parade, a picnic and
speeches. The celebration was organized by the Central Labor
Union, though more than a century later its true founder is
still contested. The U.S. Department Labor provides more details
in a
History of Labor Day
on their website. In 1894, after 23 different states had adopted
the holiday, Congress passed legislation to honor workers with a
national holiday. The Library of Congress
Today in History (Sept. 5)
website features a 1900 photo of the Labor Day Parade in
Buffalo, NY and a Silverton, CO photo of miners with their
children in 1940. Take a moment this weekend to remember the
155.1 million people in the U.S. labor force, who work the many
jobs listed
here
by the Census Bureau.
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Friday Facts is a production of the Indiana State Library
Friday Facts Editorial Team:
Katharine Springer
State Data
Center Coordinator
Elisabeth
O’Donnell
Federal Documents Librarian
&
Kim Brown-Harden
State
Documents Coordinator
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 In
need of extra money? You might be in luck – you may have some
money waiting with the government! When a bank account is
abandoned, stocks are unclaimed or a check remains un-cashed,
state governments often get the money. There’s a pretty simple
way to find out if the state is holding any unclaimed money for
you. Hoosiers can go to
Indianaunclaimed.com, a site sponsored by the
Attorney-General and the Unclaimed Property Division. Just type
in your name or business and it will tell you if there is any
unclaimed property waiting for you. If you have lived in other
states and think there may be money for you there, check out the
National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators
website. It allows
you to select which state (and in some cases, which Canadian
province) you want to search.
It’s also possible that the federal government is holding
unclaimed property that is yours. For example, if the IRS
doesn’t have your correct address, you won’t be getting your
refund! There isn’t just one clearinghouse site for federal
funds, but USA.gov has a good
list of several sites that allow you to search for
unclaimed funds. It has information about savings bonds and
other government programs that you may be eligible for.
Celebrate
Archaeology Month this September
 Learn
about Indiana in a different way! The Indiana Department of
Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation and
Archaeology (DHPA) is celebrating Archaeology month. This will
provide an opportunity to celebrate and learn about Indiana
Archaeology. There are a variety of
events sponsored by different agencies and groups
throughout Indiana. Archaeology Month allows Hoosiers to
explore the discipline of Archaeology, archaeological sites and
the
laws that protect them. Have fun with other Hoosiers by
attending some of the events or
host your own!
For ideas and creative ways to learn more about Indiana
Archaeology, check out this
link.
Please visit the
Department of
Natural Resources website for more information.
Celebrate Archaeology and learn more about Indiana’s heritage!
Help
Raise Leukemia, Lymphoma Awareness this Month
 September
is National Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month.
The Leukemia and Lymphoma
Society estimates that there are 245,225 people living
with leukemia in the United States and that 74,490 Americans
will be diagnosed with lymphoma in 2009. Both leukemia and
lymphoma affect the blood – specifically, white blood cells.
While some forms of both cancers develop slowly, others can
develop quickly. It is therefore important to get screened to
ensure early detection. For a list of symptoms, be sure to
check out Medline Plus.
They also have an informative
interactive tutorial on leukemia for those who are newly
diagnosed or whose loved ones have been.
Interested in helping fight leukemia and lymphoma? If you’re at
all athletic (even a little bit), consider participating in
Team in Training.
They raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society while
providing training for marathons, half-marathons, triathlons and
more.
Online Resources
Prepare Families for H1N1 Influenza
 Fall
is the time to begin thinking about flu vaccines and staying
healthy. To date, a total of 320 cases of H1N1 influenza,
including four deaths, have been laboratory confirmed in the
state for 2009. The
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) publishes
key indicators
about influenza disease in the United States. Also, check the
CDC’s website for
tips on
how to talk to your children or treating someone who’s sick. As
the school year begins, families can be
prepared
to guard against H1N1 and other cases of influenza. For
questions about H1N1 and other flu illnesses, check out the
Human Influenza Q&A
on the Indiana State
Department of Health’s website. Remember to practice
good hygiene by washing your hands; cover your mouth when you
cough or sneeze and visit your doctor or health practitioner if
you think you have the flu.
Travel Guide
Outlines Places to Golf in Indiana
 Fall
is the perfect time to explore Indiana’s beautiful golf courses.
The
travel guide has detailed information on more than 400
public courses, along with regional maps as well as ‘stay and
play’ packages. There are a variety of courses throughout the
State, so now’s the time to tee off and enjoy the fairways! For
more information about the Golf Guides or any of the activities
in Indiana, visit the
VisitIndiana
website. |
