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OHIO - America’s Finest State Park System www.ohiostateparks.org - email: east.fork.parks@dnr.state.oh.us Park Office (513) 734-4323 Camp Office (513) 724-6521 In This Issue • Summer Camping Information • Boar Report • Camping Map • Park and Hunting Maps • Trail Map • William H. Harsha Lake and East Fork State Park Event Information
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THE BOAR REPORT MIKE ARNOLD - The BoarsHead Bait & Carryout
Boar’s Head Report Mike Arnold, Owner 724-1211 Howdy Everyone! It’s hard to believe summer is here and it’s come with the heat on high. We sure had some
up and down weather, but it’s here and Summer has begun. With that, the fishing will be better early mornings and evening time. They’ve been catching a lot of crappie, with most being small. Been a lot of fishing for striper and they’re getting some nice ones. Catfishing’s been good, also lots of good channel cat in the 3 to 6 lb range that are good for the pan. Also been some fishing for carp with bow and arrow, and have gotten some big ones that way and having lots of fun. If you like fishing at night, you may give this a
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shot. Been some fishing for muskie and some between 25 and 38 inches, but not seen any over 40 inches yet this year. Seen some last year though, so they’re in there! Might have a muskie tournament this year on the lake in September. It would be the first. We will be having our Benefit for Austin Saturday, September 13
and will be having a cook out, live bands, games and lots of food, also with a crappie tournament from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. Games and food start at noon and goes until dark. It is open to all, so mark your calendar! Until next time, good fishing and hunting to all. Always be safe and wear that life jacket, and wear hunter orange so you can be seen by other hunters!
Mike Arnold Boar’s Head Bait & Carryout 513-724-1211
E AST FORK STATE PARK TRAIL MAP
Help to eradicate the Asian Longhorned Beetle
PHONE: (513) 732-2511 OR 1 (800) 404-3157
Call Rene or Cindi To Advertise In The EAST FORK STATE PARK N.E.W.S.
In June 2011, the Asian Longhorned Beetle was discovered in Tate Township in Clermont County. This invasive beetle has no known natural predators and poses a threat to Ohio’s hardwood forests (more than $2.5 billion in standing maple timber) and the state’s $5 billion nursery industry which employs nearly 240,000 people. To keep this tree-killing pest from spreading across Ohio, restricted areas are now in effect for Tate Township and parts of Batavia, Monroe and Stonelick Townships in Clermont County, as well as for East Fork State Park.
It is illegal to remove the following items from either area: (A) Firewood, stumps, roots, branches, debris and other material living, dead, cut, or fallen from all hardwood species; and green lumber, nursery stock and logs of the following genera: Acer (maple), Aesculus (horse chestnut), Albizia (mimosa), Betula (birch), Celtis (hackberry), Cercidiphyllum (katsura), Fraxinus (ash), Koelteria (golden raintree), Platanus (sycamore), Populus (poplar), Salix (willow), Sorbus (mountain ash), and Ulmus (elm).
(B) Any other article, product, or means of conveyance not covered by paragraph (a) of this section if the director determines that it presents a risk of spreading Asian longhorned beetle. 901:5-57-04 Conditions of movement. Ohio is the fifth state to find Asian Longhorned Beetles. The pest was successfully eradicated in Illinois and parts of New Jersey, and it is currently being controlled in New York and Massachusetts. With the help of local citizens reporting known infestations it can be controlled in Ohio as well. www.agri.ohio.gov/topnews/asianbeetle/
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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 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.”
N.S. Lodwick, D.V.M. • J.E. Gish, D.V.M. • D.C. Chalker, D.V.M. Office Hours by Appointment 9242 Hamer Rd., Georgetown, Ohio
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PHONE: (513) 732-2511 EXT. 122 • 1 (800) 404-3157 FAX: (513) 732-6344 www.clermontsun.com For camping reservations call or go online to the following:
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:
(513)734-4323 or East.Fork.Parks@dnr.state.oh.us THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING OHIO STATE PARKS
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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 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!
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2014 Calendar of Events - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - William H. Harsha Lake
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 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. 4 ...................Independence Day - Fireworks at night are fun! Fireworks on the water are not. Operate your exhaust blower for four minutes to eliminate fuel vapors in the bilge.
August
2 ...................Moth Night! - 9:00 pm at the Visitor Center - Join the Corp Ranger to discover the wonderful world of misunderstood moths and search for crazy caterpillars! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-register by August 1 at 513-797-6081. 10 .................Super Moon Hike! - 8:30 pm at Tailwater Trailhead - Who could pass up the opportunity to hike under the light of the brightest full moon of the year! Meet at the Tailwater Trail at the base of the dam to hike the mile long Tailwater Trail. This activity is geard to adults and families with children aged 10 and up. TBD..............East Fork Duathlon and Triathlon - If swimming, bicycling and running are your cup of tea, these races are for you! Check HFP Racing website.
September
1 ...................Lake drawdown begins 1-3................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. 1 ...................Labor Day - Summer's last holiday, and you want your whole family on the lake. Don't get that sinking feeling - pay attention to your boat's capacity plate! 13 .................Monarchs on the Move - 2 pm at the Visitor Center - Bring the whole family to discover how Monica Monarch migrates to Mexico and the adventures she encounters along the way! Then go in search of these amazing creatures and participate in a scientific study of monarch migration. 27 .................National Public Lands Day - 9:30 am - noon - Calling all nature lovers, hunters, anglers, hikers and others who enjoy the outdoors! Celebrate National Public Lands Day by helping to pick up litter along the river and lake shoreline, maintaining trails, or collecting/planting native plant seeds for wildlife. Great for scouts and students needing community service hours! Register by calling the Ranger at 513-797-6081.
Play It Safe this Spring and Summer
AUTO HOME BUSINESS BONDS Call us for all your insurance needs 122 Water Street, Milford, OH
513-831-7900 www.lovins-ins.com
(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 water-related 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 sea-worthy 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 *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
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
Trester Auto Parts 995 Highway 28 (1 mile north of 275) Milford, Ohio PHONE:
(513) 831-9141
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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 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!
EASTFORK STATE PARK NEWS • PAGE 5
2014 Calendar of Events - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - William H. Harsha Lake
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 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. 4 ...................Independence Day - Fireworks at night are fun! Fireworks on the water are not. Operate your exhaust blower for four minutes to eliminate fuel vapors in the bilge.
August
2 ...................Moth Night! - 9:00 pm at the Visitor Center - Join the Corp Ranger to discover the wonderful world of misunderstood moths and search for crazy caterpillars! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-register by August 1 at 513-797-6081. 10 .................Super Moon Hike! - 8:30 pm at Tailwater Trailhead - Who could pass up the opportunity to hike under the light of the brightest full moon of the year! Meet at the Tailwater Trail at the base of the dam to hike the mile long Tailwater Trail. This activity is geard to adults and families with children aged 10 and up. TBD..............East Fork Duathlon and Triathlon - If swimming, bicycling and running are your cup of tea, these races are for you! Check HFP Racing website.
September
1 ...................Lake drawdown begins 1-3................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. 1 ...................Labor Day - Summer's last holiday, and you want your whole family on the lake. Don't get that sinking feeling - pay attention to your boat's capacity plate! 13 .................Monarchs on the Move - 2 pm at the Visitor Center - Bring the whole family to discover how Monica Monarch migrates to Mexico and the adventures she encounters along the way! Then go in search of these amazing creatures and participate in a scientific study of monarch migration. 27 .................National Public Lands Day - 9:30 am - noon - Calling all nature lovers, hunters, anglers, hikers and others who enjoy the outdoors! Celebrate National Public Lands Day by helping to pick up litter along the river and lake shoreline, maintaining trails, or collecting/planting native plant seeds for wildlife. Great for scouts and students needing community service hours! Register by calling the Ranger at 513-797-6081.
Play It Safe this Spring and Summer
AUTO HOME BUSINESS BONDS Call us for all your insurance needs 122 Water Street, Milford, OH
513-831-7900 www.lovins-ins.com
(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 water-related 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 sea-worthy 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 *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
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
Trester Auto Parts 995 Highway 28 (1 mile north of 275) Milford, Ohio PHONE:
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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 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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THE BOAR REPORT MIKE ARNOLD - The BoarsHead Bait & Carryout
Boar’s Head Report Mike Arnold, Owner 724-1211 Howdy Everyone! It’s hard to believe summer is here and it’s come with the heat on high. We sure had some
up and down weather, but it’s here and Summer has begun. With that, the fishing will be better early mornings and evening time. They’ve been catching a lot of crappie, with most being small. Been a lot of fishing for striper and they’re getting some nice ones. Catfishing’s been good, also lots of good channel cat in the 3 to 6 lb range that are good for the pan. Also been some fishing for carp with bow and arrow, and have gotten some big ones that way and having lots of fun. If you like fishing at night, you may give this a
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shot. Been some fishing for muskie and some between 25 and 38 inches, but not seen any over 40 inches yet this year. Seen some last year though, so they’re in there! Might have a muskie tournament this year on the lake in September. It would be the first. We will be having our Benefit for Austin Saturday, September 13
and will be having a cook out, live bands, games and lots of food, also with a crappie tournament from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. Games and food start at noon and goes until dark. It is open to all, so mark your calendar! Until next time, good fishing and hunting to all. Always be safe and wear that life jacket, and wear hunter orange so you can be seen by other hunters!
Mike Arnold Boar’s Head Bait & Carryout 513-724-1211
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Help to eradicate the Asian Longhorned Beetle
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In June 2011, the Asian Longhorned Beetle was discovered in Tate Township in Clermont County. This invasive beetle has no known natural predators and poses a threat to Ohio’s hardwood forests (more than $2.5 billion in standing maple timber) and the state’s $5 billion nursery industry which employs nearly 240,000 people. To keep this tree-killing pest from spreading across Ohio, restricted areas are now in effect for Tate Township and parts of Batavia, Monroe and Stonelick Townships in Clermont County, as well as for East Fork State Park.
It is illegal to remove the following items from either area: (A) Firewood, stumps, roots, branches, debris and other material living, dead, cut, or fallen from all hardwood species; and green lumber, nursery stock and logs of the following genera: Acer (maple), Aesculus (horse chestnut), Albizia (mimosa), Betula (birch), Celtis (hackberry), Cercidiphyllum (katsura), Fraxinus (ash), Koelteria (golden raintree), Platanus (sycamore), Populus (poplar), Salix (willow), Sorbus (mountain ash), and Ulmus (elm).
(B) Any other article, product, or means of conveyance not covered by paragraph (a) of this section if the director determines that it presents a risk of spreading Asian longhorned beetle. 901:5-57-04 Conditions of movement. Ohio is the fifth state to find Asian Longhorned Beetles. The pest was successfully eradicated in Illinois and parts of New Jersey, and it is currently being controlled in New York and Massachusetts. With the help of local citizens reporting known infestations it can be controlled in Ohio as well. www.agri.ohio.gov/topnews/asianbeetle/
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