Page 7 - 5-10-21

RURAL-URBAN RECORD, May 10, 2021 Page 7
Carlisle News www.rural-urbanrecord.com

news@rural-urbanrecord.com
Photo Contest ra). Participants can nominate what they believe might be the
Summer Programming The Lorain SWCD is pleased to announce our third annu- largest Black Walnut in Lorain County. Our district technician
will verify the measurements of each nominated tree using the
at the Raptor Center al Photo Contest. The contest is intended to allow residents of ODNR Division of Forestry’s Big Tree Program procedures.
Each tree will receive a score based on trunk circumference,
all ages to showcase their photography skills while capturing
the beauty of Lorain County. This year’s category is “Water- crown spread and total height to determine the winner.
scapes,” and includes photography that depicts any type of Nominations must be submitted to Lorain SWCD no lat-
body of water, including Lake Erie, inland lakes, rivers, ponds er than Friday, July 30, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. Contact the district
and streams. The judging will be based on relevance to the cat- office for the nomination form or visit www.lorainswcd.com.
egory, creativity, photographic quality and impact. Please visit
our website at www.lorainswcd.com for contest rules and entry
form. All entries are due by Friday, July 30, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.
Big Tree Contest

The Lorain Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) is
excited to announce the sixth annual Lorain County Big Tree
Contest! This voluntary contest promotes the beauty and ben-
efits provided by our county’s biggest and oldest trees. This
year our featured tree species is the Black Walnut (Juglans Nig-

Early Bird Sale

Wildlife Up Close - Every Sunday from 2-3 p.m. in the Am-
phitheater from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekends. Learn
about Ohio’s fascinating wildlife by meeting some of our pro-
gram ambassadors up close. Live animal program.
Raptor Center Lunch Time - Tuesdays in June, Wednes-
days in July, Thursdays in August, from 11-11:30 a.m. Watch as
the Raptor Center resident raptors participate in their own daily
healthcare during a training session working with the Naturalist
staff.
2020 Spending by the Numbers at the Raptor Center: $1900
in vet visits; $2,500 in medications; $2,000 on supplies and day
to day materials; $2,000 on food; for a total of $8,400.
These necessary purchases were made possible through ALL ABOVE GROUND, IN-GROUND AND
their Adopt-A-Raptor program and other generous donations.
Day to day operations at the Raptor Center have been made
possible solely by donations since 2006. ON GROUND POOL PACKAGES ON SALE NOW
Shown above is Avian Program Curator Mary Ewers Joyner,
CPBT-KA with Luna the Owl. Luna is the newest and young-
est wildlife ambassador resident at the Raptor Center. Although Hurry to reserve your prime installation spot!
she hatched as a healthy, normal baby bird, Luna did not learn
from her parents how to be a wild bird and instead imprinted
on her human caretakers. Luna was brought to Ohio from West Full Service Department for
Virginia as a wildlife program ambassador.
ALL In Ground and
Now Accepting Above Ground Pools

New Smiles!

Comprehensive dental care for
the whole family!
We accept most insurances PLAY SETS
Schedule your appointment Today! No extra charge for

440.406.8181 delivery and setup.
10247 Dewhurst Rd., Elyria Cash discounts
www.deakmedicaldentistry.com now available.

PRIDE DAY
May 15
Play Sets
Pick up the
trash in your
neighborhood Above Ground Pools
& beautify
your home! In Ground Pools
27099 Royalton Rd., Columbia Station • 440-236-4160

On Ground Pools www.proedgepoolsexpress.com
Keep in touch with your community
Visit: www.CarlisleTownship.com Storage Sheds HOURS: Mon-Tue-Thu-Fri 10-7 Saturday 10-6, Sunday 11-4 Closed Wed.
Paid for by The Lorain County Commissioners and LCSWMD