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Yeti seeks loving home Photo Contest
Carlisle Community News When he was admitted to the The Lorain SWCD is pleased to announce our third annu-
shelter, he had FIV. Luckily, al Photo Contest. The contest is intended to allow residents of
The Carlisle Township Bicentennial Committee has des- FIV is no big deal. FIV stands all ages to showcase their photography skills while capturing
ignated the dates of September 9-11, 2022 for three days of for feline immunodeficiency the beauty of Lorain County. This year’s category is “Water-
festivities. Several possible sites are being considered and well virus. FIV affects only cats, scapes,” and includes photography that depicts any type of
over 20 varied activities have been suggested. Each suggested and while it affects a cat’s body of water, including Lake Erie, inland lakes, rivers, ponds
activity will be reviewed to determine its feasibility and what immune system, it progresses and streams. The judging will be based on relevance to the cat-
supports will be needed. The committee will continue to re- very slowly. Unfortunately, egory, creativity, photographic quality and impact. Please visit
cruit additional members and volunteers. The committee is also cats with FIV have a more our website at www.lorainswcd.com for contest rules and entry
looking for old photographs of the township. difficult time finding a home form. All entries are due by Friday, July 30, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.
Bid packages will soon be going out on a couple of road simply because many poten-
projects in the township. Betty Lane is scheduled for a resur- tial adopters lack knowledge Dior seeks loving home
facing project and Parsons Road (near Hale Road intersection) Yeti of the condition. FIV will
will see a road reconstruction project in cooperation with the Yeti is a male, grey/white, not spread to humans or dogs
Lorain County Engineer’s Department. who is 6-years-old and is and the disease is not easily Dior is a 1-1/2-year-
As summer approaches and preparations for your summer FIV+. Yeti had an owner and spread to other cats. If you old male mixed breed who
project are readied, don’t forget to contact the township zoning a home and was well taken have questions about Yeti, weighs roughly 50lbs. and is
office for permits. Contact Zoning Inspector Tim Erhke at (440) care of and felt secure. Unfor- or would like to schedule an neutered. Dior was picked up
458-4491 for permits and any questions concerning new fenc- tunately, his owner recently appointment to meet him, as a stray in Elyria. He’s got
es, pools and construction plans. passed away. He was brought please contact ARF’s cat co- an adorable, expressive face
Since the beginning of the covid pandemic, the Carlisle here to ARF in hopes of find- ordinator, Pat Brinks at arf- and markings like a cow, with
Township Trustee Meetings have been closed to the public ing another loving home. He cats@gmail.com. large brown and white spots.
per Governor DeWine’s health mandates. Now that the Center has lived with other cats. He’s young and very playful
for Disease Control (CDC) has lifted recommendations con- with an award winning smile!
cerning masking and social distancing and the Governor lifted Medina Park District plans Dior will be available at the
covid based restrictions on June 2, the Trustees are happy to Lorain County Dog Kennel
announce that the next meeting on June 21 will be open to the to reopen three buildings when their doors open at 10 Dior
public. Although it is not required, the trustees ask those who a.m. The Lorain County Dog adoptable dogs, Google Lo-
have not been vaccinated, and those who still prefer, to con- After being closed due general public, schools and Kennel is at 301 Hadaway rain County Dog Kennel for
tinue to mask. Trustee meetings are held on the first and third to COVID-19 for over 15 community groups. People Street, next to Rural King in their website.
Monday of the month (except during summer) at the township months, Medina County Park of all ages enjoy its nature Elyria. For hours and more
hall, 11969 State Route 301, at 7 p.m. District is looking forward to displays, temporary exhibits,
Submitted by: Jared Smith/Carlisle Township Trustee welcoming visitors back to educational programs and
three of its facilities in July. indoor bird-watching area. Now Accepting
Elyria Lions Club ters, located in Lafayette With this shift in focus, and
Park District Headquar-
Flagpole Fund-raiser Township, will reopen on coinciding with the reopen- New Smiles!
ing, is the dedication of the
Tuesday, July 6. Normal busi- facility and wildlife sanctuary Comprehensive dental care for
The Elyria Lions Club ness hours will resume from to Ruth Alderfer-Oenslager, the whole family!
is selling 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday who donated her 103 acres to
Telescoping Flagpoles through Friday, with the ex- Medina County Park District We accept most insurances
ception of holidays.
16 ft. for 255 or Susan Hambley Nature in 1975. The newly named Schedule your appointment Today!
$
Oenslager Nature Center,
$
20 ft. for 275 installed Center, part of Brunswick located in the Alderfer-Chat-
This fund-raiser supports the projects of Lake Park in Brunswick, will field Wildlife Sanctuary, will 440.406.8181
reopen on weekends (Satur-
the Elyria Evening Lions Club. day and Sundays) from 12-5 reopen to the public on July 10247 Dewhurst Rd., Elyria
Profits are used for eyeglasses, socks and p.m. beginning July 10. 6. Operating hours are Tues- www.deakmedicaldentistry.com
day through Saturday, from 9
hats/gloves for Lorain County kids and The third facility to reopen a.m.-5 p.m., and on Sundays
special needs from Murray Ridge and other is Wolf Creek Environmental from 12-5 p.m.
community care agencies. Center; however, there is
Call Lion Dave at some exciting news to share
about this facility and the
(440) 667-9772 for information wildlife sanctuary it sits upon. FREE
During the shutdown, park
staff took time to evaluate the You Can Narcan
facility’s purpose and how it Rescue
has evolved since its open- Kits
ing in 2000. During the first
several years of operation,
the facility was primarily a
youth-focused environmental
center. Over time, it has pro-
gressed into more of a nature with Narcan
One Stop Shopping In Quality! center that seeks to meet the
needs of all user groups –
HOURS: Closed Sun. & Mon.
Tue.-Wed. 1-5; Thur.-Sat. 10-5 Big Tree Contest
Clearance Sale - Don’t miss out!
The Lorain Soil & Wa-
Mens & Womens gloves, socks, jackets, ter Conservation District Someone at risk of substance use disorder may be closer to
Safety Yellow Rain Jackets, T-shirts, pants, vests. (SWCD) is excited to an- you than you think. Anyone can develop a substance use
All Ladies Clothes discounted for clearance. nounce the sixth annual Lo- disorder. Family members, friends and coworkers of someone
Work Boots 60 & up, free Boot Oil. rain County Big Tree Con- who uses opioid drugs should have a Narcan rescue kit on
$
hand, as well as anyone in recovery from an opioid problem.
Just Arrived: test! This voluntary contest
promotes the beauty and ben-
New shipment of Mats & Runners efits provided by our county’s
Don’t forget the Resale Shop! New items weekly. biggest and oldest trees. This How Can I Get a Free Narcan Kit?
year our featured tree species
is the Black Walnut (Juglans
Nigra). Participants can nom- You can help prevent an opioid
inate what they believe might overdose death by picking up a free
be the largest Black Walnut Narcan rescue kit or having a kit
in Lorain County. Our dis- mailed to you. Here's how you can
trict technician will verify the get a free kit:
measurements of each nom-
inated tree using the ODNR Submit a request online:
Division of Forestry’s Big 1 LorainCountyHealth.com/opioids
Tree Program procedures.
Each tree will receive a score Visit Lorain County Public Health
based on trunk circumfer- 2 to get Narcan training and pick up a Narcan rescue kit
ence, crown spread and total
height to determine the win- at 9880 Murray Ridge Road in Elyria on weekdays 8
ner. a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 440-322-6367 to make an
Nominations must be sub- appointment after hours.
mitted to Lorain SWCD no
later than Friday, July 30, Are you or a loved one struggling with substance use?
2021 at 4:30 p.m. Contact the Call 440-989-4900 or text 4HOPE to 741 741 anytime for
district office for the nomi- 24/7 assistance. Visit mharslc.org for more info.
nation form or visit www.lo-
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