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Nature’s Quiz Match the first part of the sentence to the second part. Send answers to Gene-Stratton Porter to be entered in drawing for 2 tickets ($10.00 value) to tour Museum. Solution in next issue. Sponsored by Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site Match the first part of the sentence to the second part. 1. Bears 2. Bats are 3. Otters 4. Opossums 5. Coyotes 6. Red Foxes 7. Wolves 8. Elk are 9. Gray Foxes 10. Mountain Lions 11. Beavers 12. Flying Squirrels 13. A chipmunk 14. Rabbit in Indiana 15. Moles A. carry babies in a pouch on the stomach. B. have a black-tipped tail. C. larger than deer, but smaller than moose. D. have sleek, water-proof fur. E. build dams to increase water depth. F. don’t really fly; they glide. G. raid bee & wasps nests searching for food. H. has pouches inside its mouth to hold food. I. is the Eastern Cottontail. J. have a white-tipped tail. K. the only mammals that can truly fly. L. can climb trees. M. live almost entirely underground. N. used to live near the Great Lakes. O. live in packs of five to nine adults. (from Mammals of the Great Lakes Region by Allen Kurta) The cabin in Wildflower Woods lies nestled in 123 acres of fields, woods, and formal gardens along the shores of Sylvan Lake, near Rome City, Indiana. It is the former home of Gene Stratton-Porter, the author of A Girl of the Limberlost a popular book for children and adults for 104 years. She also wrote The Song of the Cardinal, The Harvester, Freckles, A Daughter of the Land a total of 27 books, all excellent books to read. Very captivating, once you start reading it is hard to put it down. Most of her books are available in the site Gift Shop. Answer from Last Issue: Numbers: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 19, 20 Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site |W ildflower Woods & Garden: Free walk thru, open dawn to dusk 1205 Pleasant Point, Rome City, In. 46784 Museum Gift Shop: Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5pm Phone: 1-260-854-3790 Museum-Cabin: Guided tours, hourly 10am - 4pm, adults $5 each. Westview FFA Wins State Event The Westview FFA team of Nelson Grate, Reed Oesch, Parker Fought and Ryan Wisler competed in the 17 team finals of the State FFA Agriculture Mechanic Contest at the recently held State FFA Convention on Monday, June 17th. The team members had to demonstrate proficiency in mathematical calculations and estimates, electrical wiring of 3-way switches, multi-position arc welding, small engine mainte- nance and adjustments, PVC plumbing and sprayer calibration. The team’s placing was high enough for each member to earn $10,000 scholarships to Northwestern University of Ohio. The team was coached by their FFA Advisor, Paul Baker. I BUY HOUSES CA$H 574-294-5678 The Hometown Treasure · July ‘13 · pg 13