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THE BOAR REPORT MIKE ARNOLD - The BoarsHead Bait & Carryout

Boar’s Head Report Mike Arnold, Owner 724-1211 Howdy Everyone, Welcome to East Fork! What a Spring! Hope we never see that much rain again. All of April and May were washed out. The lake set record highs. Now Summer is here and the lake is normal and fishing has been very good. Lots of nice crappie, catfish, stripper, all are biting good. Also they have

been having bass tournaments on Tuesday with 15 to 16 lb. bags, a winning weight which will slow down, but should still take 9 to 12 lbs to win weekly. Fish will move out on the main lake, points in 18 feet or more slow down fish. Crappie will also move to deeper water, channel also 20 feet down or more but more schooled together. Bluegill around standing wood and they are getting some nice ones also. Muskie also are getting bigger mostly 18 to 24 inches but I’ve seen a couple over 30 inches. They have been caught all over the lake so they move around a lot and have been caught on everything. We have changed some of the dates for crappie tournaments because of the rain. The rest of the season: August 21, August 28, September 11, September 25, October 2, October 9 Championship Weekend is

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October 22 and 23. Until next time, good fishing and hunting to all and always be safe, wear that life jacket and wear hunter orange so you can be seen! Thanks,

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Mike Arnold Boar’s Head Bait & Carryout 513-724-1211

Championship Tournament - Two Days: October 22nd and 23rd Cost $75.00 per team - $15.00 goes to the championship fund - $5.00 goes toward Big Crappie 100% payback with the rest of the money. To qualify for the championship tournament, you must fish 8 out of the 10 tournaments. You may use subs if needed. Call Mike at 724-1211 for more information.

FISHING GUIDE E AST FORK STATE PARK BRIDLE TRAILS

Generations of anglers began fishing as kids by using simple canepole rigs. Some even used a long stick, a piece of string, a cork, and a fish hook. Today, basic fishing equipment is more sophisticated, but still easy to use. Here is what you will need as a beginner learning the fundamentals: RODS and REELS: For most young anglers, a 5 to 5 1/2 foot, light action fishing rod with a spincasting reel.

Rules and Regulations to Remember • All riders must stay on designated trail • No new trails, short cuts, or modifications shall be made • Do not detour around muddy areas • Pack out your garbage • Do not tie horses to trees • Dogs must be kept on leashes

LinE: Light monofilament line of 4 to 6 pound test strength. SinkERS: One or two pieces of split shot placed 4 to 6 inches above the hook will keep bait suspended at the proper depth. bait: Minnows or waxworms for crappies; waxworms, redworms, or mealworms for bluegill or sunfish; nightcrawlers, cut baits, and chicken livers for channel catfish; softcraws for small mouth bass; and minnows or nightcrawlers for large-mouth bass. Artificial bait works well, too.

bObbER: A small or medium-sized plastic bobber shaped like a ball or cigar with highly visible colors, attached 12 to 24 inches above the end of the line, will signal when a fish takes the bait.

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E AST FORK STATE PARK HUNTING MAP NOTE This map is representative of the Official Hunting Map and should be used as a guide only. The official map is available for review at the park office. No hunting within 400 feet of any picnic area, construction area, residence, barn, service building, shelter house, beach, backpack trail, parking lot, road of other structure of driveway within any area administered by the Division of Parks and Recreation. No Sunday hunting on Park Administered land. Hunting of all game, except waterfowl, is prohibited on state park administered areas on Sunday. HUNTING IS PROHIBITED WITHIN 200 FT. OF THE STEVE NEWMAN WORLDWALKER PERIMETER TRAIL ON THE WILDLIFE AREA.

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Preventative procedures the best defense against heartworms For many Americans, the most cherished childhood memories revolve around time spent with a favorite family pet. While time spent using a string to play with your cat or running across a field with your dog are indeed happy memories, the sudden death of a pet can be a sorrowful time for youngsters and adults alike. Each year, thousands of family pets fall ill due to the presence of illness caused by parasites, but such problems ca be treated or prevented with a little education and tender loving care. Heartworm, a slow-developing parasitic infection affecting dogs throughout North America, involves the infestation of a dog’s heart by up to hundreds of long, thin, white worms that reproduce and grow until a dog’s heart can no longer pump enough blood to keep the dog alive. The infection can take up to two years to show any physical signs, and even then it could be overlooked. “The first sign of heartworm disease is that there is no sign, the dog looks perfectly healthy,” said Dr. Debbie Chalker with Georgetown Animal Hospital. After that, usually the next sign is weight loss and coughing. It can cause organ failure including heart, kidney, or liver failure. Heartworms spread from dog to dog by mosquitos. The heartworm reproduces through young worms that live in the blood stream. When bitten by the insect, some of these young are then consumed and transported by bites to healthy dogs. Eventually, the young worms grow into adults and the cycle begins anew. “We always have dogs tested, starting at five months or older. You can actually kill the dog if you start it on certain types of prevention before being tested. Depending on the size of the dog and if you want flea protections, it runs from $5 to $20 a month.” The best step to take is pre-

vention, which can begin with puppies. It is estimated that 30% of dogs and cats in the area have heartworms. “If a dog already has heartworm, they need to be treated with medicine to treat it. It can be complicated, they can take a preventive medicine to keep the dog from getting more until it can be treated, but it won’t treat what’s already there. When a dog is diagnosed with heartworm, the procedure to eliminate the infection can be time consuming and expensive. Typically, Chalker said that clearing up an infection takes a week of rest at the vet’s office, plus an additional six weeks of rest at home to prevent secondary problems. The worm is actually killed with medicine, so no surgery is involved, but the procedure must be followed up with preventative medicine to keep the dog from getting heartworm in the future. “If the dog is infected, it’s an injection in the back a day for two days,” said Chalker. The six weeks of rest prevent pulmonary embolisms which could potentially kill the dog. Then they come back in two weeks after the treatment to start on prevention.” Chalker said that, while rare, some cases of heartworm have been found in humans. Preventative medicine is also available for cats. What are heartworms? Heartworms are long, thin, white worms that live in the heart and adjoining blood vessels. During the adult life cycle, the female produce young called microfilariae. These microfilariae live in the dog’s bloodstream. How do dogs get heartworms? Heartworms are transmitted by mosquitos. When a mosquito bites an infected dog, it feeds on the blood which contains microfilaria. After 10 to 30 days in the mosquito’s system, the microfilariae become infected larvae. When the mosquito bites a healthy dog, the animal is infected with lar-

vae which then grow into adult heartworms. Even if a dog has a thick coat, that is no protection against heartworm disease. Mosquitoes can bite into areas with less hair - in the stomach area or on the face and nose. Indoor dogs have as much chance of getting heartworms as dogs that live their lives outside. Most dogs are outside at some time during the day, and mosquitoes can enter houses also. Is heartworm disease widespread? Because the disease is transmitted my mosquitoes, it is especially serious where mosquitoes are predominant. The disease is now present all across the U.S. and Canada. What are the symptoms? By the time symptoms appear, heartworm disease has reached an advanced condition. It may take a number of years for symptoms to develop. Coughing, difficulty in breathing, fatigue, and weight loss are all typical signs. Severely infected dogs may die suddenly during exertion or excitement. How are dogs tested for heartworms? The test most frequently used involves drawing a blood sample form the dog. The sample is examined under a microscope for the presence of microfilariae. A snap heartworm antigen test is performed to test for adult heartworms. If a dog is diagnosed to have heartworm disease, a treatment program is set up to remove both adult worms and microfilariae. Can heartworms be prevented? After a dog is tested and found to be negative, it can be started on a preventative medication. This medication keeps the dog form getting infected if it is bitten by mosquitoes carrying the heartworm larvae. Your veterinarian will advise you about type of preventatives and corrct dosages.

PREVENT FLEA INFESTATIONS ON YOUR PETS AND IN YOUR HOME. Because 95% of the flea population in your home is made up of eggs, pupae, and wormlike larvae, the only way to stop infestations and prevent new ones from occurring is to break the flea life cycle at an immature stage. “Call us so we can help you prevent or treat flea infestation.”

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Elk Lick Mound Throughout prehistoric and historical time, the relatively flat land, rich soils and ample water supply of the Little Miami River Valley have proved appealing to populations settling here. The Adena Indians inhabited this area from approximately 800 B.C. to A.D. 100. Their culture is associated with the early Woodland

Period and is differentiated from the proceeding Archaic Cultures by a variety of innovations and traits, including the invention of pottery, possible horticulture, a more sedentary lifestyle, the construction of substantial houses and an extensive burial cult employing mound construction. The Elk Lick Mound has

been identified as an Adena Mound principally because of its shape and location, both typically early Woodland Trails. This small burial mound, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, stands as a reminder of a culture that lived in and loved the land we now know as Ohio centuries ago.

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Enjoy an outstanding outdoor recreation experience while visiting William H. Harsha Lake. Visitors planning to hunt, camp, hike or picnic near the water, or fish, swim or enjoy other watersports are asked to use common sense and practice water safety. Lives depend on it. Remember, water safety is everyone's responsibility. No matter where the location or size boat, safe boating should be the number one priority. For more information, call Boating Safety Hotline at 1 (800) 368-5647. Call BOAT/U.S. Foundation Courseline for a class at 1 (800) 336-BOAT or go to the link below for an on-line course. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary performs boat safety checks free of charge at the Corps of Engineers Boat Ramp. The exams are usually scheduled in May or June. Contact William H. Harsha Lake to see when the next boat safety checks are scheduled, or go to the link below and click on vessel safety to find out what is included in a safety check and how to schedule one.

Remember these tips to be safer in and around the water: • Learn to swim. • Always swim with a Buddy. • Never dive into unknown water. • Do not overload the boat. • Alcohol, drugs and water do not mix. • Always wear a life jacket; it's a friend for life. The leading causes of boating accidents are capsizing, falls overboard, and collisions. Be safe while boating. Learn the rules of the road. Keep a distance from other boats and fishermen. Alcohol is believed to be a factor in more than 40 percent of fatal boating accidents. Alcohol induces fatigue, and affects coordination and balance. In combination with motion and engine noise of the boat and the effects of the sun, wind and glare, alcohol can be deadly for anyone on the water. Life jackets can prevent serious injury or death, but will only work when used properly. Boat Smart from the Start - Wear a Life Jacket.

Brand New Life Jacket Loaner Program! Boating at William H. Harsha Lake has just gotten a little bit safer because the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has teamed up with Boat U.S. Foundation to offer children's sized life jackets for temporary loan. Let's say you have guests for the weekend. You want to take them out on the lake, but their children do not have life jackets. Just call our office at 513797-6081 to request a loan and stop by between 7:30 am and 3:30 pm to pick up a child's sized life jacket on loan for the day or weekend. After a day on the water, just drop off the jacket at the Visitor Center located on Slade Road near the dam. This program will run from May 1 through the end of September. For additional information on water safety, or to request a free Fun Book, contact: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers William H. Harsha Lake 2185 Slade Road, Batavia, OH 45103

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4-H / FFA Discount Corporate Opportunities Work / Western Boots • Work / Western Wear International T-Shirts • John Deere T-Shirts Various Farm Animal T-Shirts Purses / Jewelry

1233 Old S.R. 74 (513) 752-6967 More Activities and Program Opportunities Educators Take Note! Schedule your class, troop, den, club, day care, senior center or other organized group for programs at the park or your site. Topics Awesome Animals, Avian Adventures, FBBI-Butterflies, Tree-mendous Trees, Fantastic Fossils, Frogs Float, Kids Don’t Water Safety Program, Geology Rocks, Habitats are Home, Insects, Lepidopterist Lady, The Mating Game, Wet and Wild, Wildflowers, Wildlife in Your World, and Winter. All programs are offered free of charge as staffing allows. Your organized group may also request a tour of the Control Tower to discover how a modern dam system works. Just call 513-797-6081.

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NEWSLETTER published each season by The Clermont Sun Publishing Company, 465 E. Main St., Batavia, OH 4503. Telephone (513) 732-2511. East Fork State Park Newsletter is distributed throughout Clermont and Brown County. Published By The Clermont Sun Publishing Company Reproduction without permission, is prohibited.

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East Fork State Park Information CAMPING Reserve Campsites online • 384 electric sites • 5 full-hookup sites • Amenities include showers, flush toilets, drinking water, and boat ramp • Pets are permitted in all areas

• Equestrian camp with 17 electric sites Getaway Rentals - Reserve Getaway Rentals online • 4 Spacious Cedar Cabins with all the amenities of a fullyequipped RV are available for daily or weekly rental • 4 camper cabins may also be

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rented spring through fall • Pets are not permitted in the Getaway Rental units or area TRAILS • 32-mile Steven Newman Worldwalker Perimeter Trail circles the park and is available for hikers, backpackers, and equestrians • 4 primitive campsites are located along these trails • Permits for their use are available through the park office 4 hiking only trails * Cedar Pond Loop 1/2 Mile • Easy * Prairie Trail- Hiking 3/4 Mile • Easy * Whipporwill Trail 1 Miles • Easy * Fern Hill Trail 2 Miles • Moderate 2 backpacking/hiking trails * Lakeview Trail 1 Mile • Easy * Backpack Trail 14 Miles • Moderate

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4 bridle trails that also allow hiking * Pin Oak Trail 3 Miles • Easy * Red Fox Bluff Trail 3.5 Miles • Moderate * Buckeye Trail 8 Miles • Moderate * Cascades Trail 3 Miles • Moderate Twin Bridges Bridle Trail • 9 Miles • Moderate Mountain Bike Trail • 5 Miles • Moderate Portion of the Buckeye Trail passes through the park

ments • Valid Ohio hunting license is required

BOATING • 2,160-acre East Fork Lake allows unlimited horsepower boating • 6 launch ramps provide access to the lake • Learn to row with the Clermont Crew

EXPANDED INFORMATION • East Fork State Park is leased from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District at William H. Harsha Lake provides plenty of information to make your visit more enjoyable.

FISHING The lake offers quality fishing with excellent catches of largemouth and smallmouth bass, bluegill, and crappie For the sport fisherman, East Fork is stocked with the Hybrid Striper Valid Ohio fishing license is required PICNICKING Reserve Shelters online • 8 Picnic areas with tables, grills and drinking water are located around the park. • 2 picnic shelters are available • The Turkey Ridge shelter is reservable online or by calling 866-644-6727 SWIMMING • A 1,200-foot swimming beach features change boots with showers, restrooms and a vending area • Click here for current advisory levels for state owned bodies of water HUNTING • Hunting is permitted in designated areas only • Hunting blind accessible to persons with mobility-impair-

WINTER RECREATION (conditions permitting) • Sledding • Ice skating • Ice fishing • Cross country skiing MORE TO DO The campground features a mini-golf course, basketball and horseshoe courts, and playgrounds

AREA ATTRACTIONS Overlooking the Ohio River, the town of Point Pleasant is birthplace of President Ulysses S. Grant. The one-room cottage where the 18th President of the United States was born is located at U.S. 52 and S.R. 232 just south of East Fork Stonelick State Park is located to the north of East Fork at State Routes 727 and 133 • Camping, fishing, hiking and swimming are just a few of the activities available at Stonelick East Fork's close proximity to the city of Cincinnati makes it easy to combine the best of the outdoor life with the many activities available in the "Queen City." Major sporting events, fine dining, shopping, many cultural events and festivities invite the park's visitors to spend a day in this bustling urban area. For more information on area attractions, visit • Clermont County Convention and Visitors Bureau website or call 513-732-3600 • Ohio Tourism Division website or call 800-BUCKEYE (800-282-5393)

Nature of the Area Clermont County's rolling hills and meandering river valleys provide a colorful backdrop for spacious East Fork State Park. Shaped by the forces of the Illinoian and Wisconsinan glaciers, the East Fork region is characterized by beautiful hill country scenery and is noted for the occurrence of remnant prairie habitats. Illinoian glacial deposits are not common in Ohio but can be observed at East Fork and the surrounding area. East Fork's diverse landscape includes dry-forested hills, rocky cascades, abandoned farmlands, thickly grown floodplains, marshy grasslands and swamp forests. This diversity lends well to an abundance of plant and animal life. Woodlands are composed of beech, sugar maple, red and white oak, shagbark hickory, and wild black cherry. The swamp forests contain silver American elm, maple, sycamore, and black gum. The meadows and remnant prairies contain big bluestem grass and purple coneflower among oth-

ers. Animals of the area include eastern plains garter snake, fence lizard, red fox, deer, raccoon, Canada geese, song sparrow, eastern meadowlark, and the barn swallow. History of the Area The Little Miami River basin in which East Fork State Park is situated has been home to many generations of man, dating back to nearly 3,000 years ago. Moundbuilders, the Adena and Hopewell Indians, occupied this area. The mound near Elklick Road is thought to have been built by the Adena. The Erie Indians also lived here much later, though by 1655 this nation was completely destroyed by the powerful Iroquois. The area was virtually uninhabited through the remainder of the 17th century. As the new state of Ohio began to be settled in the early 19th century, the East Fork region attracted settlers from the east. Grist mills, sawmills, blacksmith shops, tanneries and stagecoach depots were among the early commercial

activities. In 1869, two gold mines operated in the vicinity. One mine was located near Elklick and consisted of a flume for washing gravel containing flakes of gold. The mine near Twin Bridges tunnelled underground to reach gold deposits encased in bedrock. Not far from the present park office, the "Old Bethel Church" on Elklick Road dates from 1867. It occupies the site of a log church built about 1807 by Reverend John Collins. Some of the handhewn timbers secured with wooden pegs and hand-forged nails used to construct the 1818 church are still present in the existing church. More recently, the area has taken on a new appearance due to the creation of East Fork Reservoir in 1978. As part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers flood control program, East Fork Lake and the surrounding region comprise one of southwestern Ohio's largest recreational areas.

Visit Cedar Knoll for all of your horsman’s needs Cedar Knoll Horseman's Supply has been serving southern Ohio and northern KY for over 28yrs. Their central location between Amelia,Batavia, & Bethel, north off St. Rt. 125, enables customers from eastern Hamilton Co. as well as Brown Co. to find a great selection of items for the horse enthusiast and their equine companions. Personalized friendly service, catering especially to young riders and older new horse owners, is offered by experienced personnel. You will find new & used western and English tack as well as grooming & health supplies, sheets & blankets, jewelry, gift items, and riding apparel. Feed and stable supplies are also available, as well as repair service for most types of english & western strap goods and saddles. Open Monday thru Sat. from 10 - 6. Closed Sunday. Phn. 513797-4731 or visit our website at cedarknoll.info to see pictures of the large arrary of inventory available at all times.

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Begin Your Day at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center Summer means fun in the sun, boatloads of excitement and camping under the stars. Begin your exploration of the park at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center open daily. Conveniently located off SR 222 between the north and south entrances of East Fork State Park, you can pick up trail and park maps, a calendar of events, and other information. Displays allow you to discover the natural history of the park and missions of the Corps. The Butterfly and Prairie Gardens are at their peak in July. The Deer Ridge Trail, an Overlook and reservable Picnic Shelter are located near the Visitor Center. For more information about programs, volunteer opportunities, shelter reservations, etc. call the Park Ranger at (513) 797-6081. The Corps Operations area also has fishing access, a boat ramp, hiking trails, and a second reservable shelter in the Tailwater. The Emergency Spillway is popular for launching rockets, hunting fossils, and flying model airplanes. Views from the Saddle Dam attract walkers and joggers. And this is all just fifteen minutes from East Fork State Park!

Visitor Center Hours 7:30 am to 3:30 pm M - F 7:30 am to 4:00 pm S&S (spring) 7:30 am to 4:30 pm S & S Memorial Day through Labor Day

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2011 Calendar of Events

East Fork Regional 2011 Events

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - William H. Harsha Lake

(East Fork and Stonelick State Parks) • More detailed information is available by calling (513)734-4323

Get Outdoors to Enjoy your Parks! Most programs listed in this Calendar of Events are offered free of charge by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and will meet at the Corps Visitor Center on Slade Road near the Main Dam unless stated otherwise. For more information and to register for any program or event marked with an RR, call the Corps Ranger at 513-797-6081. Note: schedule is subject to change so please call ahead to confirm the program is still being offered.

July 4 . . . Water Safety Blitz! - Just where will you find the Corps Ranger today? At the Visitor Center, Boat Ramp or Beach you say? Wherever he may be, he’ll have cool give-aways for you and for me! Fun books, tattoos, key tags and more will be yours from 10 ‘til 4.

August 13 . . . Nature at Night 8:30 pm - Join the Corps Ranger to explore nature’s night shift. Play firefly tag, search for bats and talk to the owls. We may even explore for crazy caterpillars or attract amazing moths with secret tools. Appropriate for ages 7 and up, but all children under age16 must be accompanied by an adult.

August 2011

23 .........Cincinnati Youth Regatta: (East Fork State Park) Main beach. 30 .........18th annual River Sweep: (East Fork & Stonelick) 9:00am–1:00pm. Call to sign up.

6&7 ......HFP Men’s & Women’s Triathlon: (East Fork State Park) South side off of St. Rt. 125. 6&7 ......Antique Machinery Show: (Stonelick State Park) Regular camping fees apply.

May 2011 7 ...........Spring Campout: (Stonelick State Park) Regular camping fees apply. 7&8 ......Ohio Free Fishing Day: Available everywhere fishing is allowed. For more details call 1-800-WILDLIFE (1-800-945-3543) 7&8 ......Gold Rush Days Campout: (East Fork State Park) Regular camping fees apply. 14&15 ..Scholastic Rowing Regatta: (East Fork State Park) Main beach. 21&22 ..Midwest Junior Rowing Regatta: (East Fork State Park) Main beach. 28 .........Derby Days: (Stonelick State Park) Regular camping fees apply.

June 2011

5 . . . Water Safety Blitz! - Just where will you find the Corps Ranger today? At the Visitor Center, Boat Ramp or Beach you say? Wherever she may be, he’ll have cool give-aways for you and for me! Fun books, tattoos, key tags and more will be yours from 10 ‘til 4. 17 . . . Get Outdoors to Explore! Time TBD - Join the AMAZING NATURE RACE to discover more about the amazing world around us! Start at the Corps Visitor Center and “travel” to stations where you will meet some cool characters and get up close and personal with some of Ohio’s most watchable wildlife. Solve nature challenges to receive your next clue and earn a tasty treat! Appropriate for families and groups with children aged 7 and up. Pre-register by calling 513-797-6081. Great for families to get outdoors together!

Attention Educators!

Schedule an interpretive program for your class, club, group, troop or den on the following topics: Awesome Animals • Avian Adventures • FBBI-Butterflies Garlic Mustard Blasters! ree-mendous Trees • Fantastic Fossils • Frogs Float • Kids Don’t • Geology Rocks Habitats are Homes • Bugs Don’t Bug Me • Lepidopterist Lady • Movin’ Monarchs The Mating Game • Wet and Wild • Wildflowers • Wildlife in Your World • and Winter Organized groups may also schedule a Control Tower Tour and go behind the scenes of a modern Flood Reduction Dam. Programs can be designed for pre-schoolers through high-schoolers and adults. We also offer service projects for those students and scouts needing community service hours or wanting to earn badges.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT EITHER EAST FORK OR STONELICK STATE PARK SUCH AS OUR CAMPING FEES, RESERVATION INFORMATION AND MORE PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US DIRECTLY AT:

(513) 734-4323 MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 8AM-5PM WITH THE EXCEPTION OF MAJOR HOLIDAYS THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING OHIO STATE PARKS

September 2011 24 .........Camper Appreciation: (Stonelick State Park) Regular camping fees apply.

October 2011

11 .........Kids Fishing Day: (East Fork State Park) 11:00a.m.-3:00p.m. Call to sign up. 11 .........Off Road Triathlon: (East Fork State Park) http://www.topoadventuresports.org/tri.html

July 2011 16 .........Christmas in July: (Stonelick State Park) Regular camping fees apply. 23 .........Christmas in July: (East Fork State Park) Regular camping fees apply.

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Are you a teacher, home-school educator, or scout leader? Are you searching for stimulating and fun activities for your garden club, senior center or other organized group? Look no further! The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers offers programs free of charge on a variety of topics.

One of the many lake locals.

April 2011

1&8……6 or 12 hour Adventure Race: (EastForkStatePark) www.topoadventuresports.org/2011toad.html 14-16…Halloween Campout: (Stonelick State Park) Regular camping fees apply. 14-16…Not Quite Halloween campout: (East Fork State Park) Regular camping fees apply. 21-22…Halloween Campout: (East Fork State Park) Regular camping fees apply.

OTHER EVENTS ‘EAST FORK FISHING TOURNAMENTS’ BOAR’S HEAD CRAPPIE TOURNAMENTS: Call (513)724-1211 for details and to enter. TUESDAY EVENING BASS TOURNAMENTS: Call (513)706-0175 for details and to enter.

‘STONELICK’S ANNUAL STARGAZE’ STONELICK STARGAZERS: Go to (www.cincinnatiobservatory.org/freestargazes.html) or call the Observatory at (513)321-5186 for more details.

“A Great Place To Learn”

Full or Part-Time Classes

Grant Career Center www.grantcareer.com

734-6222

To Schedule a Program, just Call the Ranger at 513-797-6081!

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