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If you are a dive or snorkel operator in the Florida Keys and are interested in learning more about the Blue Star program, please review the program framework, which includes participation criteria. For more information, please email Bluesta...@noaa.gov.
If you are a fishing guide or captain in the Florida Keys, and are interested in learning more about the Blue Star Fishing Guides Program, please review the program framework, which includes participation criteria. For more information, please email Bluestar...@noaa.gov.
The idea dates to 1944 when the New Jersey State Council of Garden Clubs beautified a 5-mile stretch of U.S. 22 from Mountainside to North Plainfield. Approximately 8,000 dogwood trees were planted as a living memorial to the men and women in the Armed Forces from New Jersey. The Blue Star, taken from the blue star in the service flag, was chosen to symbolize the memorial because it was used during World War II on flags and homes of families that had a son or daughter in the service. The New Jersey Legislature approved a Joint Resolution on January 22, 1945, designating this highway "Blue Star Drive."
The start or northeast end of the Blue Star Drive in Mountainside is at the Locust Grove Union Chapel. There a roadside sign has been erected to signify its dedication. Completed in 1932, the route has dual concrete roadways, each 20 feet wide, with 10-foot shoulders on the outside that have a slope of inch to the foot. A system of catch basins along the ditch line provides adequate drainage. The dual roads are separated by a planted area that varies in width according to the right-of-way available. However, the average right-of-way width is only 100 feet. This means that the roadside strip beyond the shoulder on each side is only about 10 feet wide. So in order to have adequate space for planting, the State sought permission from owners of abutting property to put dogwoods on their land. For the most part cooperation was excellent, since the property was improved at no cost and with no strings attached to the benefit . . . .
The project really started in the autumn of 1944 when about 2,000 dogwoods were planted along this road. Those trees, as well as the ones planted this year, were purchased with funds raised by the Garden Club of New Jersey from donations by corporations, organizations, clubs, and public-spirited individuals. All future trees will be purchased in the same way. A 5-foot nursery-grown tree can be planted on Blue Star Drive for approximately $1. A donation which does not specify the exact number of trees is used to plant an area with trees and shrubs of varying size to fit a landscape design. As this four-lane highway is one of the great traffic arteries between New Jersey and other states, it is estimated that 29,000 cars will pass the memorial daily . . . .
The Federal Highway Administration is not involved in the designation of Blue Star Memorial Highways. More information about this National Garden Clubs program is available at: < href="/exit.cfm?link= _projects/blue_star/"> _projects/blue_star/
"Simply beautiful! Our red BlueStar double-ovens are the showpiece of ourkitchen. Everyone stops and stares when they enter the space. I also LOVE my BlueStar cooktop. I now have a perfect sear on Filet Mignon and was able to make the best Scallops ever! Thank you!"
Gold Star Families is a non-profit organization created to provide support to those who have lost a loved one in service to our country through the United States Armed Forces. Their mission is to offer honor, hope and healing through remembering fallen heroes by coming together. The name Gold Star came from the custom of families of service members hanging a banner called a service flag in the window of their homes. The service flag had a star for each family member in the United States Armed Forces. Blue Stars represented living service members while a Gold Star represented those who had lost their lives. NGC clubs work with Gold Star Families to honor our fallen heroes with Gold Star Markers.
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After World War II, a nationwide movement was started to pay tribute to the nation's armed forces, by designating various State and national routes as "Blue Star Memorial Highways." In 1945, the National Council of State Garden Clubs, Inc. approved the Blue Star Memorial Highway Marker program. California Garden Clubs, Inc. accepted the program in 1947, when the California Legislature designated Highway 40 (now Route 80) and Highway 99.
Mothers volunteered throughout the tough times of World War II. They worked in hospitals, train stations, packed care packages for soldiers and were a working part of homeland security during times of war. The organization waned in size over the years but has held together by mothers showing pride in both their children and country. In recent times we have began to grow in strength. Being attacked on our own soil has once again started mothers hanging flags in their windows at home proclaiming pride in the fact that we have children protecting our freedom during a time of war.
The Blue Star service banner originated in 1917 during World War I, when a U.S. Army captain designed and patented it to honor his sons who were serving on the front lines of the war. The banner features blue stars on a white background for each active duty service member in the family. There can be, at most, five stars.
Imagine having to pack up your entire life and relocate in just a few weeks because your active duty spouse has been reassigned to a different location. You have to meet new people and start all over in a place where, perhaps, your neighbors may not understand what you are going through as a military spouse.
There is a chill in the air and my days of thinking about perennials are are running out quickly. I better get one this one in before all I start thinking about are evergreens and winter bark. Arkansas blue star is the perennial I am exploring today.I had never heard of this one before but it was the 2011 Perennial Plant of the Year. The fall color photos I am seeing are making me think it is one I will own next year!
The Arkansas blue star does however share some of the positive characteristic s of that nasty little Euphorbia. It has bright green fine textured foliage that looks great in the summer. Unlike the yellow flowered Euphorbia, It has light blue star shaped flowers. It is an improvement in my mind as I am not a huge fan of yellow flowers. Sure on daisies and sunflowers they are OK, but other than that, augh? The cool toned flowers are helpful in toning down adjacent flowers.
The Arkansas blue star grows in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. In shady spots it will tend to flop open, so it is probably a better sun plant. Once established, it is drought tolerant. Deer tend to leave it alone as its milky sap must not be too tasty.
Verdict: Arkansas blue star looks like a definite winner as a three season interest perennial. It has subtle but attractive light blue flowers in late spring. Its extra fine textured foliage is bright green in the summer. Best of all is its brilliant yellow-gold fall color. Unless your garden is light deprived or colder than zone 5, you should seriously consider adding this perennial to your yard.
Bring your family and friends to our bi-annual Blue Hole Star Party event to enjoy an evening of stargazing in the Hill Country. The Wimberley Valley Dark Sky Committee and the Texas State Astronomy Club will be sharing their telescopes and knowledge with us for the night. You are encouraged to bring something to sit on, a picnic, and flashlights.
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