Public employees. Less than half of the states include state employees in their definitions of public official and of those, most only include high-level employees. Effective June 2008, Illinois added sworn law enforcement or peace officers to their definition. Excluding legislators.
Definition of dogwood winter. South & Midland. : a brief spell of wintry weather in spring.
Conditions. Dogwoods, though native to shady woodlands, are susceptible to fungus when planted in shade. Shade keeps leaves wet and protects dogwood fungi from the sun. Dogwoods, needing moist soil, are also vulnerable when allowed to suffer through drought without irrigation.ypes. The two most common dogwood diseases are powdery mildew and dogwood anthracnose. Powdery mildew appears as a gray powdery film on leaves. Rarely fatal, severe cases cause leaves to disfigure and drop.