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THE BOAR REPORT MIKE ARNOLD - The BoarsHead Bait & Carryout
Boar’s Head Report Mike Arnold, Owner 724-1211
East Fork Fishing & Hunting Report
Howdy Everyone, After one of the worst winters seen, everyone should be ready for Spring and I think it will be great fishing when the water warms up in the mid 60 degree mark. Look for the coves on the lake to warm up first and that is where fishing will heat up, cause spawning is just around the corner. Minnows, waxworms and grubs for crappie, chicken liver and nightcrawler for catfish, shiners for strippers and jigs and
plastic worms for bass and large spinners for muskie. We had a couple crappie tournaments and it has been taking almost 6 lb. to win them with the rest of them scheduled May 4, June 1, June 29, July 27, August 17, August 31, September 14, September 21, October 5, Championships October 25
gas up your cars, trucks, and boats, and the store carries live fishing bait and a large selection of hunting and fishing supplies. The store also carries every-
redesigned the store, adding 170 new grocery items, 64 new soft drinks and 67 new beer and wine items in a new, larger cooler. And he says that he is expecting a banner year this summer. He said that a new manager has taken over at the park and that renovations at the campground, including new restrooms, are complete. The improvements at the park and the effects of a long, hard winter will be enough, Arnold believes, to draw record numbers of people to the park. “This was about the worst winter since 1977,” Arnold said. “Everybody definitely has cabin fever. I think people are chomping at the bit to get out camping and get on the water.” The Boar’s Head also sponsors a crappie tournament every year. The first tournament this year was held on Sunday, March 30. For more information, call The Boar’s Head at (513) 724-1211.
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and 26. Also with Spring comes turkey season that runs till May 18, so with all this fishing and hunting always be safe. Until next time, good fishing and hunting to all. Always be safe, wear that life jacket and hunter orange so you can be seen by other hunters.
Mike Arnold Boar’s Head Bait & Carryout 513-724-1211
The Boar’s Head is the place to stop when you travel to East Fork State Park
The Boar’s Head Bait and Carry Out has been in business for nearly two decades. The store is located at 2818 Old State Route 32 between Williamsburg and Batavia, a mere 300 yards from the north entrance to East Fork State Park. Even after being in business nearly 20 years, owner Mike Arnold still opens the store every day, and he runs the business with his wife Renee, children Johnathon, Brandon, Benjimen, Chelsea, and sister-inlaw Wendy Vestring. Arnold, a Williamsburg native, says that before he bought the business, he saw an opportunity in all of the people that the park draws to the area. “I bought the store almost 20 years ago,” Arnold said. “My idea was to cater to the fishermen, campers, and to the local residents and businesses in the area.” The Boar’s Head is the place to
thing campers, fishermen and hunters, and other outdoor enthusiasts might need for a quick lunch or a dessert. The menu includes everything from cold cut sub sandwiches and chips to hoagies, wings, and pizza. The Boar’s Head also serves soft serve ice cream, and makes sundaes and banana splits. Arnold says that he recently
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From left are Wendy Vestring, Mike Arnold and Brandon Arnold.
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E AST FORK STATE PARK HUNTING MAP NOTE No hunting within 400 feet of any picnic area, construction area, residence, barn, service building, shelter house, beach, backpack trail, parking lot, road or other structures or 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 prevention, 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 larvae 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.
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866-644-6727 or www.ohiostateparks.org East Fork Camp Office: (513)724-6521 East Fork Park Office: (513)734-4323 NOTE: Both parks campground offices have seasonal and varied hours of operation For more details, maps and other brochures for East Fork State Park and Stonelick State Park call or e-mail the main office at the following:
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Begin Your Day at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center
Spring means balmy temperatures, wonderful wildflowers, and beautiful birdsong. 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 Crabapple blossoms grace the center in late April. 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) 7976081. 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 flying kites, 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!
Trester Auto Parts 995 Highway 28 (1 mile north of 275) Milford, Ohio PHONE:
(513) 831-9141
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2014 Calendar of Events - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - William H. Harsha Lake
May
3 ..................East Fork River Sweep - Calling all nature lovers, hunters, anglers, boaters and everyone else who enjoys the park. This is your chance to help clean up the park for another season of fun. A picnic lunch is provided. Call 513-732-7075 to register beginning April 1st. 17................Butterfly Safari 1 pm at the Visitor Center - Zebras and Tigers and Crescents, Oh My! Come to the Corps Visitor Center to search for these solar-powered flying flowers and discover how to invite them to your own backyard! Geared for families and groups with children aged eight and up. TBD ............Rowing Regatta - Regional rowing competition. Corps Boat Ramp will be closed. Check Cincinnati Junior Rowing Club website. 16-17...........Ready, Set Wear IT! - Join in the fun by wearing your life jacket and showing everyone that water safety is important to you! More details to come. 24-26...........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, she will have cool give-aways for you and for me! Fun books, tattoos, flying disks and more will be available from 10 until 4. 26................Memorial Day - Don't let the first summer holiday be your last: Boat Sober, Swim Sober! Wear Your Life Jacket!
June
7..................Clermont County Butterfly Count, 9 am at the Visitor Center - Get Outdoors to Explore! Join in the first-ever Butterfly Count in Clermont County! All butterflies in a 15 mile circle surrounding East Fork State Park are counted, so we need you! Meet at the Corps Visitor Center at 9 am to break into groups led by veteran butterfliers who are happy to share their knowledge and visit locations filled with flowers and butterflies. Bring water, snacks and close-focus binoculars if you have them. This count is sponsored by the North American Butterfly Association, an organization that promotes awareness of butterfly conservation, observation and education. A $3.00 participation fee is collected by NABA. For more information and to register, call 513-797-6081. 23-26 .........Junior Rangers, 9 - 11 am each day - Children aged 8-12 explore nature and the environment during hands on activities: Topics include Avian Adventures, River Critters, Woodland Warriors and Ranger Ready! Children who complete all sessions receive the highly-coveted Junior Ranger Patch! Registration is required, call 513-797-6081.
Play It Safe this Spring and Summer
(Batavia, Ohio) – When winter finally released its icy grip, everyone was ready for fun in the sun and on the water. East Fork State Park and William H. Harsha Lake offer exceptional opportunities to enjoy waterrelated recreational activities. Here are some safety tips from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to help you have a safe and enjoyable summer season. Always swim with a Buddy, Never Swim Alone. Swim only in designated areas such as the Main and Camper’s Beach. The designated Boat Swim Area is the cove between the Main Beach and Tate Boat Ramp. Swimming in open water is different than in a pool. You may tire more quickly, and distances can be deceptive. Don’t let peer pressure push you beyond your abilities. Wearing a life jacket
could keep you afloat even if you get into unexpected trouble. Boaters should follow the rules of the road and be courteous to all forms of watercraft, including paddlers, personal watercraft and sailboats. Check to make sure your boat is seaworthy before launching. Do not overload your boat. Wear your life jacket and ensure everyone on board does as well. Alcohol and water just do not mix. No matter how you plan to play at the park, leave the alcohol at home. Just a few hours of exposure to sun, glare, vibration, noise and wind from boating affects your judgment. Adding alcohol only intensifies these effects, so do not drink and boat or swim. Watch your children! It only takes a few seconds for them to wander away, and only about 20 seconds for a young child to
drown. Do NOT rely on toys to keep your child afloat. Flotation devices such as floaties, rings and rafts are not permitted at East Fork State Park’s beaches. Only Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices may be worn. For more information and fun water safety-related activities for your child, go to www.Bobber.info. While having a blast this summer, remember these tips to help ensure you go home to those you love and return to play another day. If you need a place to recreate this summer, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is the Nation’s largest provider of outdoor recreation, managing more than 420 lake and river projects in 43 states. To find a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project near you visit www.CorpsLakes.us.
East Fork State Park 2014 Events
East Fork State Park - 3294 Elklick Road Bethel, OH 45106 • More detailed information is available by calling (513)734-4323
May 2-3 ....................Gold Rush Days Campout: (East Fork State Park) Camping Fees Apply
3 .......................21st annual River Sweep: (East Fork & Stonelick) 9:00am–12:00pm. Call (513)732-7075 or go to http://clermontswcd.org/cleanup.aspx 3-4 ....................Ohio Free Fishing Day: Available everywhere fishing is allowed. For more details call 1-800-WILDLIFE (1-800-945-3543) 16-18 ................Midwest Junior Rowing Regatta: (East Fork State Park) Main beach. 23-26 ................Memorial Weekend Campout: (East Fork State Park) Camping Fees Apply
OTHER EVENTS
June 7 .......................Kids Fishing Day: (East Fork State Park)
EAST FORK FISHING TOURNAMENTS
July
4-6 ....................4th of July Campout: (East Fork State Park) Camping Fees Apply 18-20 ................Christmas in July: (East Fork State Park) Camping Fees Apply
August
29 .....................Labor Day Campout begins: (East Fork…See September) 8/29-9/1 ............Labor Day Campout: (East Fork State Park) Camping Fees Apply 19-20 ................Car Show: (East Fork State Park) Camping Fees Apply
October
3-4 ....................Western Fall Campout: (East Fork State Park) Camping Fees Apply 17-19 ................Not Quite Halloween campout: (East Fork State Park) Camping Fees Apply 24-26 ................Halloween Campout: (East Fork State Park) Camping Fees Apply
East Fork State Park Fees - Camping: April 1st - October 31st 2014
Electric Campsites Full Hook Up’s Cedar Cabins Cedar Cabins (per week)
*GOLDEN BUCKEYE For information call 1-800-422-1976 Electric Campsites Full Hook Up’s
Cedar Cabins
Sun - Thur $26.00 $33.00 $75.00 $450.00
$27.00 $34.00 $75.00 $450.00
Discounted Rates
Sun-Thur 50% OFF $13.00 $16.50
Fri & Sat
10% discount only $67.50 Cedar Cabins (per week) 10% discount only $405.00 Turkey Ridge Shelter $65.00 GOLDEN BUCKEYE Turkey Ridge 10% Discount $58.50 PASSPORT AMERICA Sun -Wed To Purchase Call Only (1-800-283-7183)
Fri & Sat 10% OFF $24.30 $30.60
10% discount only $67.50 10% discount only $405.00 $65.00
10% Discount $58.50 CAN ONLY BE USED ELECTRIC & FULL HOOK UP SITES
BOAR’S HEAD CRAPPIE TOURNAMENTS: Call (513)724-1211 for details and to enter.
FIREWOOD ALERT
September
*REGULAR RATES*
TUESDAY EVENING BASS TOURNAMENTS: Call (513)706-0175 for details and to enter.
*Holiday Weekends* Fri, Sat & Sun $28.00 $35.00 $75.00 $450.00
It is illegal to move firewood and ash tree materials out of Ohio’s quarantined areas. These materials may harbor Emerald Ash Borer, a major threat to Ohio’s ash trees. For more details please call: 1-888-OHIO EAB (1-888-644-6322)
Life Jacket Loaners for Children Boaters who need child sized Life Jackets may borrow them from the Corps Visitor Center for the day or weekend
*HOLIDAYS*
Fri & Sat $25.20 Sunday $14.00 Fri & Sat $31.50 Sunday $17.50 10% discount only $67.50 10% discount only $405.00 $65.00
10% Discount $58.50 50% discount electric $13.00 full hook ups $16.50
CAMPERS EXTRA VEHICLE PASS & VISITOR PASS (per vehicle) - $3.00 For Winter Rates and Availability, Please Call 513-734-4323
AUTO HOME BUSINESS BONDS Call us for all your insurance needs 122 Water Street, Milford, OH
513-831-7900 www.lovins-ins.com
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Begin Your Day at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center
Spring means balmy temperatures, wonderful wildflowers, and beautiful birdsong. 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 Crabapple blossoms grace the center in late April. 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) 7976081. 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 flying kites, 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!
Trester Auto Parts 995 Highway 28 (1 mile north of 275) Milford, Ohio PHONE:
(513) 831-9141
EASTFORK STATE PARK NEWS • PAGE 5
2014 Calendar of Events - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - William H. Harsha Lake
May
3 ..................East Fork River Sweep - Calling all nature lovers, hunters, anglers, boaters and everyone else who enjoys the park. This is your chance to help clean up the park for another season of fun. A picnic lunch is provided. Call 513-732-7075 to register beginning April 1st. 17................Butterfly Safari 1 pm at the Visitor Center - Zebras and Tigers and Crescents, Oh My! Come to the Corps Visitor Center to search for these solar-powered flying flowers and discover how to invite them to your own backyard! Geared for families and groups with children aged eight and up. TBD ............Rowing Regatta - Regional rowing competition. Corps Boat Ramp will be closed. Check Cincinnati Junior Rowing Club website. 16-17...........Ready, Set Wear IT! - Join in the fun by wearing your life jacket and showing everyone that water safety is important to you! More details to come. 24-26...........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, she will have cool give-aways for you and for me! Fun books, tattoos, flying disks and more will be available from 10 until 4. 26................Memorial Day - Don't let the first summer holiday be your last: Boat Sober, Swim Sober! Wear Your Life Jacket!
June
7..................Clermont County Butterfly Count, 9 am at the Visitor Center - Get Outdoors to Explore! Join in the first-ever Butterfly Count in Clermont County! All butterflies in a 15 mile circle surrounding East Fork State Park are counted, so we need you! Meet at the Corps Visitor Center at 9 am to break into groups led by veteran butterfliers who are happy to share their knowledge and visit locations filled with flowers and butterflies. Bring water, snacks and close-focus binoculars if you have them. This count is sponsored by the North American Butterfly Association, an organization that promotes awareness of butterfly conservation, observation and education. A $3.00 participation fee is collected by NABA. For more information and to register, call 513-797-6081. 23-26 .........Junior Rangers, 9 - 11 am each day - Children aged 8-12 explore nature and the environment during hands on activities: Topics include Avian Adventures, River Critters, Woodland Warriors and Ranger Ready! Children who complete all sessions receive the highly-coveted Junior Ranger Patch! Registration is required, call 513-797-6081.
Play It Safe this Spring and Summer
(Batavia, Ohio) – When winter finally released its icy grip, everyone was ready for fun in the sun and on the water. East Fork State Park and William H. Harsha Lake offer exceptional opportunities to enjoy waterrelated recreational activities. Here are some safety tips from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to help you have a safe and enjoyable summer season. Always swim with a Buddy, Never Swim Alone. Swim only in designated areas such as the Main and Camper’s Beach. The designated Boat Swim Area is the cove between the Main Beach and Tate Boat Ramp. Swimming in open water is different than in a pool. You may tire more quickly, and distances can be deceptive. Don’t let peer pressure push you beyond your abilities. Wearing a life jacket
could keep you afloat even if you get into unexpected trouble. Boaters should follow the rules of the road and be courteous to all forms of watercraft, including paddlers, personal watercraft and sailboats. Check to make sure your boat is seaworthy before launching. Do not overload your boat. Wear your life jacket and ensure everyone on board does as well. Alcohol and water just do not mix. No matter how you plan to play at the park, leave the alcohol at home. Just a few hours of exposure to sun, glare, vibration, noise and wind from boating affects your judgment. Adding alcohol only intensifies these effects, so do not drink and boat or swim. Watch your children! It only takes a few seconds for them to wander away, and only about 20 seconds for a young child to
drown. Do NOT rely on toys to keep your child afloat. Flotation devices such as floaties, rings and rafts are not permitted at East Fork State Park’s beaches. Only Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices may be worn. For more information and fun water safety-related activities for your child, go to www.Bobber.info. While having a blast this summer, remember these tips to help ensure you go home to those you love and return to play another day. If you need a place to recreate this summer, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is the Nation’s largest provider of outdoor recreation, managing more than 420 lake and river projects in 43 states. To find a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project near you visit www.CorpsLakes.us.
East Fork State Park 2014 Events
East Fork State Park - 3294 Elklick Road Bethel, OH 45106 • More detailed information is available by calling (513)734-4323
May 2-3 ....................Gold Rush Days Campout: (East Fork State Park) Camping Fees Apply
3 .......................21st annual River Sweep: (East Fork & Stonelick) 9:00am–12:00pm. Call (513)732-7075 or go to http://clermontswcd.org/cleanup.aspx 3-4 ....................Ohio Free Fishing Day: Available everywhere fishing is allowed. For more details call 1-800-WILDLIFE (1-800-945-3543) 16-18 ................Midwest Junior Rowing Regatta: (East Fork State Park) Main beach. 23-26 ................Memorial Weekend Campout: (East Fork State Park) Camping Fees Apply
OTHER EVENTS
June 7 .......................Kids Fishing Day: (East Fork State Park)
EAST FORK FISHING TOURNAMENTS
July
4-6 ....................4th of July Campout: (East Fork State Park) Camping Fees Apply 18-20 ................Christmas in July: (East Fork State Park) Camping Fees Apply
August
29 .....................Labor Day Campout begins: (East Fork…See September) 8/29-9/1 ............Labor Day Campout: (East Fork State Park) Camping Fees Apply 19-20 ................Car Show: (East Fork State Park) Camping Fees Apply
October
3-4 ....................Western Fall Campout: (East Fork State Park) Camping Fees Apply 17-19 ................Not Quite Halloween campout: (East Fork State Park) Camping Fees Apply 24-26 ................Halloween Campout: (East Fork State Park) Camping Fees Apply
East Fork State Park Fees - Camping: April 1st - October 31st 2014
Electric Campsites Full Hook Up’s Cedar Cabins Cedar Cabins (per week)
*GOLDEN BUCKEYE For information call 1-800-422-1976 Electric Campsites Full Hook Up’s
Cedar Cabins
Sun - Thur $26.00 $33.00 $75.00 $450.00
$27.00 $34.00 $75.00 $450.00
Discounted Rates
Sun-Thur 50% OFF $13.00 $16.50
Fri & Sat
10% discount only $67.50 Cedar Cabins (per week) 10% discount only $405.00 Turkey Ridge Shelter $65.00 GOLDEN BUCKEYE Turkey Ridge 10% Discount $58.50 PASSPORT AMERICA Sun -Wed To Purchase Call Only (1-800-283-7183)
Fri & Sat 10% OFF $24.30 $30.60
10% discount only $67.50 10% discount only $405.00 $65.00
10% Discount $58.50 CAN ONLY BE USED ELECTRIC & FULL HOOK UP SITES
BOAR’S HEAD CRAPPIE TOURNAMENTS: Call (513)724-1211 for details and to enter.
FIREWOOD ALERT
September
*REGULAR RATES*
TUESDAY EVENING BASS TOURNAMENTS: Call (513)706-0175 for details and to enter.
*Holiday Weekends* Fri, Sat & Sun $28.00 $35.00 $75.00 $450.00
It is illegal to move firewood and ash tree materials out of Ohio’s quarantined areas. These materials may harbor Emerald Ash Borer, a major threat to Ohio’s ash trees. For more details please call: 1-888-OHIO EAB (1-888-644-6322)
Life Jacket Loaners for Children Boaters who need child sized Life Jackets may borrow them from the Corps Visitor Center for the day or weekend
*HOLIDAYS*
Fri & Sat $25.20 Sunday $14.00 Fri & Sat $31.50 Sunday $17.50 10% discount only $67.50 10% discount only $405.00 $65.00
10% Discount $58.50 50% discount electric $13.00 full hook ups $16.50
CAMPERS EXTRA VEHICLE PASS & VISITOR PASS (per vehicle) - $3.00 For Winter Rates and Availability, Please Call 513-734-4323
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E AST FORK STATE PARK HUNTING MAP NOTE No hunting within 400 feet of any picnic area, construction area, residence, barn, service building, shelter house, beach, backpack trail, parking lot, road or other structures or 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 prevention, 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 larvae 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.
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866-644-6727 or www.ohiostateparks.org East Fork Camp Office: (513)724-6521 East Fork Park Office: (513)734-4323 NOTE: Both parks campground offices have seasonal and varied hours of operation For more details, maps and other brochures for East Fork State Park and Stonelick State Park call or e-mail the main office at the following:
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THE BOAR REPORT MIKE ARNOLD - The BoarsHead Bait & Carryout
Boar’s Head Report Mike Arnold, Owner 724-1211
East Fork Fishing & Hunting Report
Howdy Everyone, After one of the worst winters seen, everyone should be ready for Spring and I think it will be great fishing when the water warms up in the mid 60 degree mark. Look for the coves on the lake to warm up first and that is where fishing will heat up, cause spawning is just around the corner. Minnows, waxworms and grubs for crappie, chicken liver and nightcrawler for catfish, shiners for strippers and jigs and
plastic worms for bass and large spinners for muskie. We had a couple crappie tournaments and it has been taking almost 6 lb. to win them with the rest of them scheduled May 4, June 1, June 29, July 27, August 17, August 31, September 14, September 21, October 5, Championships October 25
gas up your cars, trucks, and boats, and the store carries live fishing bait and a large selection of hunting and fishing supplies. The store also carries every-
redesigned the store, adding 170 new grocery items, 64 new soft drinks and 67 new beer and wine items in a new, larger cooler. And he says that he is expecting a banner year this summer. He said that a new manager has taken over at the park and that renovations at the campground, including new restrooms, are complete. The improvements at the park and the effects of a long, hard winter will be enough, Arnold believes, to draw record numbers of people to the park. “This was about the worst winter since 1977,” Arnold said. “Everybody definitely has cabin fever. I think people are chomping at the bit to get out camping and get on the water.” The Boar’s Head also sponsors a crappie tournament every year. The first tournament this year was held on Sunday, March 30. For more information, call The Boar’s Head at (513) 724-1211.
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and 26. Also with Spring comes turkey season that runs till May 18, so with all this fishing and hunting always be safe. Until next time, good fishing and hunting to all. Always be safe, wear that life jacket and hunter orange so you can be seen by other hunters.
Mike Arnold Boar’s Head Bait & Carryout 513-724-1211
The Boar’s Head is the place to stop when you travel to East Fork State Park
The Boar’s Head Bait and Carry Out has been in business for nearly two decades. The store is located at 2818 Old State Route 32 between Williamsburg and Batavia, a mere 300 yards from the north entrance to East Fork State Park. Even after being in business nearly 20 years, owner Mike Arnold still opens the store every day, and he runs the business with his wife Renee, children Johnathon, Brandon, Benjimen, Chelsea, and sister-inlaw Wendy Vestring. Arnold, a Williamsburg native, says that before he bought the business, he saw an opportunity in all of the people that the park draws to the area. “I bought the store almost 20 years ago,” Arnold said. “My idea was to cater to the fishermen, campers, and to the local residents and businesses in the area.” The Boar’s Head is the place to
thing campers, fishermen and hunters, and other outdoor enthusiasts might need for a quick lunch or a dessert. The menu includes everything from cold cut sub sandwiches and chips to hoagies, wings, and pizza. The Boar’s Head also serves soft serve ice cream, and makes sundaes and banana splits. Arnold says that he recently
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From left are Wendy Vestring, Mike Arnold and Brandon Arnold.
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