VETERANS DAY
On November 11, 1918 on the eleventh hour of the
eleventh day of the eleventh month, the fighting in World War I ceased.
President Woodrow Wilson designated Veterans Day as Armistice Day to
recognize the cessation of fighting. He stated "To us in America, the
reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the
heroism of those who died in the country's service and with gratitude
for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us
and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy
with peace and justice in the councils of the nations." For more history
on this commemorative day, please go to
http://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/ .
It is the brave men and women who commit themselves to defending our
nation that protect the principles put forth in the Declaration of
Independence and who commit themselves to protecting the citizens living
under these principles. I am deeply grateful for their heroism and the
enormous sacrifices they have made to safeguard our freedoms.
Source:
http://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/vetdayhistory.asp
ONLINE COURSES
This week, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture,
Trade & Consumer Protection put out a news release describing how pond
owners and fish farmers in Wisconsin and other states can now take low-cost
online courses in fish health.
Six courses are available at
http://ce.vetmed.wisc.edu/:
• Introduction to Fish Health for Producers
• Risk Management and Biosecurity
• Water Quality
• Preparing for Fish Health Inspections
• Understanding Fish Health Assessments
• Case Studies
Courses are $10 each, or $50 for all six. For the first year, those who sign
up and complete a survey can take the courses for free. Continuing education
credits are available. Signing up for an account on the website is free.
The courses cover how water quality affects fish health, how to prevent
disease introduction, what to look for when buying fish, and how to balance
oxygen, ammonia, and pH levels.
FALL SURVEY IS ONLINE
My fall survey is up on my website. I am looking forward to hearing your
input on a wide range of topics. I hope you will be able to find time to
fill it out and let me know your opinion.
The link to the survey on my website is:
Fall Survey.
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