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PUBLISHED: 30 Nov 2012 13:39:40 | UPDATED: 02 Dec 2012 01:49:26PUBLISHED: 01 Dec 2012 PRINT EDITION: 01 Dec 2012John Wasiliev
I am 85 and my wife is 82. We live in a retirement village. Our question is about an MLC Capital Guaranteed Collection Deferred Annuity valued at about $650,000 in my name. I've had this investment since 1985 and am hoping to use it as a source of retirement income to replace an allocated annuity paying us $2800 a month that has almost run out. The DA's yield and income are tax free and any withdrawals are also tax free but I'm told it can't be converted to an annuity paying regular income. I could make ad hoc withdrawals at irregular intervals or use the money to establish a new annuity and am looking for thoughts on these options. Another question I have is whether the DA is a deemed asset for the government age pension?
A deferred annuity is an old-style product that accepted transfers or rollovers from super funds, says Gemma Dale, head of technical services at MLC. They were popular during the 1980s and allowed super and other termination payments from an employer to remain in the super system with its concessional tax rates when people moved employment. They also allowed you to avoid potentially hefty termination taxes that were introduced in the 1980s to encourage people to stay in super.
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The other option you already know about is making ad hoc withdrawals from the deferred annuity. This is a valid strategy that will allow you to keep the capital guarantee, which you will lose if you move to another product. This guarantee would have been quite valuable in recent years, especially during the global financial crisis, a period when many market investment-related products suffered. One consideration you might bear in mind is that while you can continue with the deferred annuity, if your wife survives you, she will not have the option of continuing it. Instead, the account balance will either be paid to her or your estate as a lump sum. If you roll over to a pension, you can make her a reversionary beneficiary.
To answer your other question, the value of the deferred annuity will be subject to deeming for the income test and will also be added to your other assets for the asset test. While a super pension could give rise to a better income test outcome, it will more likely be the asset test that disqualifies you from any government pension, especially if you have significant other assets.
We have a family super fund paying several allocated pensions to one member while the other two are still in accumulation phase. The fund investments are pooled and one is a unit trust that owns a patent. Is it possible to segregate this asset to one of the pensions without having to segregate all of the fund assets? If so, how can this be done?
Yes, it is possible to segregate one investment from a pool and direct that the proceeds from this asset be allocated to one of the pensions, says Craig Fishburn of Superannuation Auditors. To do this you need to identify the balance of the pension you wish to associate the investment with, as well as the market value of the investment.
You would expect the pension balance to be greater than the value of the investment and will need to make a cash adjustment from the fund to bring them in line.
The trust asset and any extra cash can then be segregated and identified in a newly created bank account that will accept the proceeds from these investments.
These proceeds will then be allocated to the chosen pension, with the assumption that they will generate sufficient cash income to pay the required pension.
The remaining fund assets, including any that support other pensions, can stay in the pool, which will have its own bank account.
If the investment turns sour, then any losses will be suffered by the member balance in the chosen pension and not any other accounts in the investment pool.
The Australian Financial Review
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Since former Marine Jack Morgan started Private, it has become the world's most effective investigation firm--sought out by the famous and the powerful to discreetly handle their most intimate problems. Private's investigators are the smartest, the fastest, and the most technologically advanced in the world--and they always uncover the truth.
Impossible murders
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great characters and inflection
Why ever would I do that?
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Lost plot, which was the main plot or theme...
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"Private is back"
Outstanding book..........can't wait for the next one. Maybe they will visit one of thier overseas
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Enjoyed the ride
None, didn't normally listen to Patterson or the like.
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I wanted to but I finished over 2 days
The music came at weird times & wasn't necessary - it added nothing to the story. I found myself rolling my eyes quite a few times because of how arrogant the main character is. Got kinda tired of listening to how great, good looking & rich he is. It got old fast.
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Good story with a few problems.
I was wondering what in the heck happened to Morgan's girlfriend. There were things mentioned that happened before Morgan and she reunited, and it was left hanging. Maybe it will be addressed in a later book.
He does a good job varying the voices.
I'll keep listening to the Morgan books, but I'm a little displeased that the Private series seems to be all over the place.
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I would like to compare the style to Perry O'Shaunessy books.
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I do not think it is material for a film.
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Perhaps, but I generally do not re-listen to books.
The story had numerous twists and turns which kept the readers interest. The plots were predictable, however.
Busting the van filled with drugs out of the warehouse.
No extreme reactions. I enjoyed the book but it wasn't a life changer.
I like James Patterson's writing but this wasn't his best. Not bad, but not his best.
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Apple dropping Mac OS X Mountain Lion tomorrow
Posted By Kevin C Keller On July 24, 2012 @ 12:58 pm In Apple,iPhone,Social Networking,Technology,Twitter | 1 Comment
UPDATE: Apple [1]'s CEO Tim Cook confirmed during a post-earnings conference call that Mac [2] OS X [3] 10.8, Mountain Lion [4], is being released Wednesday.
"We've also just updated the entire MacBook line, will release Mountain Lion tomorrow and will be launching iOS 6 this Fall," Cook said. "We are also really looking forward to the amazing new products we've got in the pipeline." (end of update)
Users of Apple's iMacs and Macbooks can anticipate the newest version of the computers' operating system to be released Wednesday.
Mac OS X 10.8, Mountain Lion [5], is set to be Apple's second major update of the operating system in a 12 month span. Mountain Lion is rumored to be coming Wednesday, after reports that retail employees [6] are staying after store hours Tuesday night to update computers.
The company has not released an official date or statement on the release, just posting that the new version is 'coming in July'. AppleCare (Apple's tech support team) employees have been able to download the system since Monday.
If Vegas was taking bets on the release date, my money would be on Wednesday.
TechKnowBytes covered the announced changes to the operating system after Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference in June. The announcement was coupled with Apple's new line of Macbook Pros. An overview of the upgrades can be found here. [7]
Mountain Lion has many similarities with the iOS operating system that runs on Apple's iPhone and iPad. The similarities include the Game Center app, Notifications Center (like the one that drops down from the top of an iPhone screen), iMessage, and Facebook and Twitter integration.
iMessage and Game Center give the computers a direct connection to iOS devices. iMessage will send messages to any Apple device, and Game Center allows users to play against each other no matter what device they are using.
The operating system brings a new level of cross platform connectivity not seen between Apple's devices before.
However, one has to hope Apple worked out the kinks found in Mountain Lion beta that kept many users from getting iMessages [8] on their iPhones and iPads.
The operating system will cost Mac users $20, and the purchase is a download made in the Mac App Store [9]. Consumers who have purchased an Apple computer after June 11 will get the operating system for free, through an up-to-date program that will be posted on the Apple website.
Mac users can check their computer's compatibility with Mountain Lion here. [10]
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[2] Mac: http://blogs.denverpost.com/tech/tag/mac/
[3] OS X: http://blogs.denverpost.com/tech/tag/os-x/
[4] Mountain Lion: http://blogs.denverpost.com/tech/tag/mountain-lion/
[5] Mac OS X 10.8, Mountain Lion: http://www.apple.com/osx/
[6] reports that retail employees: http://www.wptv.com/dpp/news/national/os-x-mountain-lion-release-date-apples-new-desktop-operating-system-is-it-coming-out-tomorrow
[7] An overview of the upgrades can be found here.: http://blogs.denverpost.com/techknowbytes/2012/06/12/macbook-pro-retina-display-sleeker-os/4964/
[8] kept many users from getting iMessages: http://appadvice.com/appnn/2012/05/report-imessage-problems-on-iphone-tied-to-beta-software-for-mac
[9] Mac App Store: http://www.apple.com/osx/apps/app-store.html
[10] here.: http://www.apple.com/osx/specs/
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You can't blame Mike Jenkins for being mad that he lost his starting job despite playing pretty well with a lot of pain last season.
Jean-Jacques Taylor gives us the latest on Mike Jenkins' desire to be traded. The Cowboys' star doesn't mean as much to players as it used to. Listen |
The Cowboys shopped Jenkins after trading up to pick Morris Claiborne with the sixth overall pick and didn't get any offers of significant value. And that isn't likely to change with a cornerback who is coming off major shoulder surgery and wants the last year of his rookie deal ripped up in favor of a rich new contract extension.
The Cowboys could probably get a late-round pick for Jenkins, like the seventh-rounder the Falcons sent the Eagles for Asante Samuel. Why take that when the Cowboys will likely get a mid-round compensatory pick after Jenkins signs elsewhere in free agency?
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Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. To Hold Its First Quarter 2012 Operating And Financial Results Conference Call And Web Cast On May 2, 2012
PASADENA, Calif., April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE:ARE) today announced the Company will conduct a conference call and audio web cast on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET), in conjunction with the release of its operating and financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012. Alexandria anticipates releasing its operating and financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, May 1, 2012.
To participate in this conference call, dial (800) 901-5241 or (617) 786-2963, confirmation code 67381735, shortly before 3:00 p.m. ET. The audio web cast can be accessed at: www.are.com, in the Corporate Information section. A replay of the call will be available from 5:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, through a limited time thereafter. The replay number is (888) 286-8010 or (617) 801-6888, confirmation code 58254800.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Actual results might differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements is contained in the Company's Form 10-K Annual Report and other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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AussieDodger wrote:Mookie4ever wrote:will only lead problems.I concur. I think it's the last thing some of us want to hear about.You're most welcome to PM each other about it to your hearts content.
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Cornbread Maxwell wrote:Mookie - I really would be interested in reading an interpretation of these passages that concludes that homosexuality is not considered a sin.
Cornbread Maxwell wrote:If you feel Im being insulting or arrogant, it really isnt my intention and Im sorry for that, but I would like to discuss this in a fair and reasonable manner without the notion that Im attacking anyone or that Im being attacked for stating a commonly held Christian viewpoint.
if a Christian doesnt think homosexuality is a sin and they are aware that the Bible says it is and that the Bible is God's Word, then are they really Christians or have they adopted a more convenient path yet still call themselves Christian even though they believe in a viewpoint that contradicts God's Word?
But the fact is there are tons of people out there who call themselves Christians but are only fooling themselves. The Bible isnt a menu that you can pick and choose those parts that are convenient to you, and if you believe only parts of what the Bible says but disagree with other parts, thats not what being a Christian is either.
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Cornbread Maxwell wrote:You say there are millions of people who say they are Christians yet believe homosexuality is acceptable to God, and I say those people are not really Christians because the Bible is actually very clear on the subject and yet they have chosen to disagree with God's Word. Why am I the bad guy for saying that, for standing up for the Bible? You either believe in the teachings of the Bible or you dont - one group is Christian, the other is not. I dont understand why you find that so offensive, judgemental, arrogant, insulting, and preachy.
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Delta Zeta sorority at Fort Hays State University had its first Paint-A-Turtle event to raise money for the annual regional sorority conference in Kansas City, Mo.
FHSU students, staff and faculty were given the opportunity to purchase a paint-filled balloon for $2, and throw it at his or her "favorite" Delta Zeta.
"We thought this would be a creative way to raise some money," said junior Katrina Lewis, fundraising chairwoman for the local chapter of Delta Zeta. "One of my sisters suggested the idea and said it would be a great idea to throw balloons at each other."
The Delta Zeta mascot is a turtle, and Lewis said the event is technically considered "paint a Delta Zeta."
"People are really excited to have fun," Lewis said. "We're just going to throw some balloons and get a little crazy."
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Paint-A-Turtle is the first fundraiser Delta Zeta has held this year. The sorority will also host the Big Man on Campus male beauty pageant this spring.
"Those funds raised go to the Painted Turtle Camp," said senior Holly Weiss. "It's a summer camp for chronically ill children, so they can have experiences similar to healthy children."
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Breast Cancer Treatment and Pregnancy (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
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Breast Cancer Treatment and Pregnancy
Purpose of This PDQ Summary
This PDQ cancer information summary for health professionals provides comprehensive, peer-reviewed, evidence-based information about breast cancer treatment and pregnancy. This summary is reviewed regularly and updated as necessary by the PDQ Adult Treatment Editorial Board.
Information about the following is included in this summary:
- Pathology.
- Diagnosis.
- Cellular classification.
- Staging.
- Treatment options by cancer stage.
This summary is intended as a resource to inform and assist clinicians who care for cancer patients. It does not provide formal guidelines or recommendations for making health care decisions.
Some of the reference citations in the summary are accompanied by a level-of-evidence designation. These designations are intended to help readers assess the strength of the evidence supporting the use of specific interventions or approaches. The PDQ Adult Treatment Editorial Board uses a formal evidence ranking system in developing its level-of-evidence designations. Based on the strength of the available evidence, treatment options are described as either "standard" or "under clinical evaluation." These classifications should not be used as a basis for reimbursement determinations.
This summary is available in a patient version, written in less technical language, and in Spanish.
General Information
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in pregnant and postpartum women, occurring in about 1 in 3,000 pregnant women. The average patient is between 32 to 38 years of age and, with many women choosing to delay childbearing, it is likely that the incidence of breast cancer during pregnancy will increase.
Breast cancer pathology is similar in age-matched pregnant and nonpregnant women. Hormone receptor assays are usually negative in pregnant breast cancer patients, but this may be the result of receptor binding by high serum estrogen levels associated with the pregnancy. Enzyme immunocytochemical receptor assays, however, are more sensitive than competitive binding assays. A study using binding methods indicated similar receptor positivity between pregnant and nonpregnant women with breast cancer.[1] The study concluded that increased estrogen levels during pregnancy could result in a higher incidence of receptor positivity detected with immunohistochemistry than is detected by radiolabeled ligand binding, which is because of competitive inhibition by high levels of endogenous estrogen.
The natural tenderness and engorgement of the breasts of pregnant and lactating women may hinder detection of discrete masses, and therefore, early diagnoses of breast cancer. Delays in diagnoses are common, with an average reported delay of 5 to 15 months from the onset of symptoms.[2,3,4,5] Because of this delay, cancers are typically detected at a later stage than in a nonpregnant, age-matched population.[6] To detect breast cancer, pregnant and lactating women should practice self-examination and undergo a breast examination as part of the routine prenatal examination by a doctor. If an abnormality is found, diagnostic approaches such as ultrasound and mammography may be used. With proper shielding, mammography poses little risk of radiation exposure to the fetus.[7] Mammograms should only be used, however, to evaluate dominant masses and to locate occult carcinomas in the presence of other suspicious physical findings.[7] Since at least 25% of mammograms in pregnancy may be negative in the presence of cancer, a biopsy is essential for the diagnosis of any palpable mass. Diagnosis may be safely accomplished with a fine-needle aspiration, core biopsy, or excisional biopsy under local anesthesia. To avoid a false-positive diagnosis as a result of misinterpretation of pregnancy-related changes, the pathologist should be advised that the patient is pregnant.[8]
Overall survival of pregnant women with breast cancer may be worse than in nonpregnant women at all stages;[7] however, this may be due primarily to delayed diagnoses.[9] Termination of pregnancy has not been shown to have any beneficial effect on breast cancer outcome and is not usually considered as a therapeutic option.[2,3,5,10,11] Termination of pregnancy, however, may be considered, based on the age of the fetus, and if maternal treatment options, such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy, are significantly limited by the continuation of the pregnancy.
Stage Information
Procedures used for determining the stage of breast cancer should be modified for pregnant women to avoid radiation exposure to the fetus. Nuclear scans cause fetal radiation exposure.[1] If such scans are essential for evaluation, hydration and Foley catheter drainage of the bladder can be used to prevent retention of radioactivity. Timing of the exposure to radiation relative to the gestational age of the fetus may be more critical than the actual dose of radiation delivered.[2] Radiation exposure during the first trimester (>0.1 Gy) may lead to congenital malformations, mental retardation, and increased relative risk of carcinogenesis. Doses greater than 1 Gy may produce congenital abnormalities. Doses of 0.1 Gy may result in fewer defects.
Chest x-rays with abdominal shielding are considered safe, but as with all radiologic procedures, they should be used only when essential for making treatment decisions.[1,3] A chest x-ray delivers 0.00008 Gy.[4]
For the diagnosis of bone metastases, a bone scan is preferable to a skeletal series because the bone scan delivers a smaller amount of radiation and is more sensitive. A bone scan delivers 0.001 Gy. Evaluation of the liver can be performed with ultrasound, and brain metastases can be diagnosed with a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. Data on magnetic resonance during pregnancy are not yet available, but gadolinium crosses the placenta and is associated with fetal abnormalities in rats.[5]
Other Considerations for Pregnancy and Breast Cancer
Suppression of lactation does not improve prognosis. If surgery is planned, however, lactation should be suppressed to decrease the size and vascularity of the breasts. If chemotherapy is to be given, lactation should also be suppressed because many antineoplastics (specifically cyclophosphamide and methotrexate), when given systemically, may occur in high levels in breast milk and would affect the nursing baby. In general, women receiving chemotherapy should not breastfeed.
Fetal Consequences of Maternal Breast Cancer
No damaging effects on the fetus from maternal breast cancer have been demonstrated, and there are no reported cases of maternal-fetal transfer of breast cancer cells.
Consequences of Pregnancy in Patients with a History of Breast Cancer
Pregnancy does not appear to compromise the survival of women with a previous history of breast cancer, based on limited retrospective data, and no deleterious effects have been demonstrated in the fetus.[1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9] Some physicians recommend that patients wait 2 years after diagnoses before attempting to conceive. This allows early recurrence to become manifest, which may influence the decision to become a parent. Little is known about pregnancy after bone marrow transplantation and high-dose chemotherapy with or without total-body irradiation. In one report of pregnancies after bone marrow transplantation for hematologic disorders, a 25% incidence of preterm labor and low birth weight for gestational-age infants was noted.[10]
Early Stage Breast Cancer (Stage I and II)
Surgery is recommended as the primary treatment of breast cancer in pregnant women. Since radiation in therapeutic doses may expose the fetus to potentially harmful scatter radiation[1], modified radical mastectomy is the treatment of choice. Conservative surgery with postpartum radiation therapy has been used for breast preservation.[2] An analysis has been performed that helps predict the risk of waiting to have radiation.[3,4]
If adjuvant chemotherapy is necessary, it should not be given during the first trimester to avoid the risk of teratogenicity. Chemotherapy given after the first trimester is generally not associated with a high risk of fetal malformation but may be associated with premature labor and fetal wastage. If considered necessary, chemotherapy may be given after the first trimester. Data on the immediate and long-term effects of chemotherapy on the fetus are limited.[2,4,5,6,7,8,9]
Studies using adjuvant hormonal therapy alone or in combination with chemotherapy for breast cancer in pregnant women are also limited. Therefore, no conclusion has been reached regarding these options.[10] Radiation therapy, if indicated, should be withheld until after delivery since it may be harmful to the fetus at any stage of development.[1]
Late Stage Breast Cancer (Stage III and IV)
First-trimester radiation therapy should be avoided. Chemotherapy may be given after the first trimester as discussed in the section on Early Stage Breast Cancer. Because the mother may have a limited life span (most studies show a 5-year survival rate of 10% in pregnant patients with stages III and IV disease), and there is a risk of fetal damage with treatment during the first trimester,[1,2] issues regarding continuation of the pregnancy should be discussed with the patient and her family. Therapeutic abortion does not improve prognosis.[1,2,3,4,5]
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For more information, U.S. residents may call the National Cancer Institute's (NCI's) Cancer Information Service toll-free at 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A trained Cancer Information Specialist is available to answer your questions.
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The NCI Web site provides online access to information on cancer, clinical trials, and other Web sites and organizations that offer support and resources for cancer patients and their families. For a quick search, use the search box in the upper right corner of each Web page. The results for a wide range of search terms will include a list of "Best Bets," editorially chosen Web pages that are most closely related to the search term entered.
There are also many other places to get materials and information about cancer treatment and services. Hospitals in your area may have information about local and regional agencies that have information on finances, getting to and from treatment, receiving care at home, and dealing with problems related to cancer treatment.
The NCI has booklets and other materials for patients, health professionals, and the public. These publications discuss types of cancer, methods of cancer treatment, coping with cancer, and clinical trials. Some publications provide information on tests for cancer, cancer causes and prevention, cancer statistics, and NCI research activities. NCI materials on these and other topics may be ordered online or printed directly from the NCI Publications Locator. These materials can also be ordered by telephone from the Cancer Information Service toll-free at 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237).
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Treatment options for adult cancers. - PDQ® Cancer Information Summaries: Pediatric Treatment
Treatment options for childhood cancers. - PDQ® Cancer Information Summaries: Supportive and Palliative Care
Side effects of cancer treatment, management of cancer-related complications and pain, and psychosocial concerns. - PDQ® Cancer Information Summaries: Screening/Detection (Testing for Cancer)
Tests or procedures that detect specific types of cancer. - PDQ® Cancer Information Summaries: Prevention
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Genetics of specific cancers and inherited cancer syndromes, and ethical, legal, and social concerns. - PDQ® Cancer Information Summaries: Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Information about complementary and alternative forms of treatment for patients with cancer.
This information is intended mainly for use by doctors and other health care professionals. If you have questions about this topic, you can ask your doctor, or call the Cancer Information Service at 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237).
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They are Indiana's hiking trails, many of which exist within the state's extraordinary system of parks and forests. As a prime feature of the parks, the DNR is asking Hoosiers to join in the celebration of the trails system by observing National Trails Day on Saturday.
Dale Brier of the DNR's Division of Outdoor Recreation says Indiana's trails are "natural treasures" that provide numerous recreational opportunities, bring together families and friends, enhance quality of life and boost tourism. And they are not as far away as you might think and are continually getting closer. Brier says current trail development means every Hoosier will be within five miles of a trail by 2016.
It was good timing on the part of Indiana Gov. Mike Pence to be in Terre Haute on Thursday to cut the ribbon on the area's latest trail, the Wabashiki Trail at Dewey Point on the west side of the Wabash River. And there will be a guided three-mile hike along the new trail on Saturday in celebration of National Trails Day.
West-central Indiana offers an abundance of trails, and the system is growing, as the Wabashiki's opening illustrates. But some of the major longtime trails worth visiting exist close by in such places as Turkey Run State Park in northern Parke County or Shakamak State Park in northwestern Greene County.
In all, the DNR Division of State Parks & Reservoirs offers 700 miles of hiking, biking and horse trails. For a list of favorite hikes at state parks and reservoirs by DNR staff, see dnr.IN.gov/healthy. For information about guided walks with interpretive naturalists on trails throughout the year, visit InterpretiveServices.IN.gov.
The DNR Division of Forestry offers 425 miles of trails in Indiana's state forests. See dnr.IN.gov/forestry.
For more information about trails and Trails Day opportunities, go to the DNR Division of Outdoor Recreation website at dnr.IN.gov/outdoor/2604.htm.
Trails are an important feature of our state, and we encourage you to take advantage of them on Saturday — or any day — at Wabashiki or other area parks.
— The Tribune-Star, Terre Haute


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