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Use the parking lot on CR 65 on the east side of the railroad tracks. Follow the trail just west of the tracks to the sledding hill.
Introducing the Shelley Wetland
The Park
District has accepted a donation of land from Mr. and Mrs. James Shelley. The
land, located in York Township at the intersection of County Roads 292 and 177,
will be known as the “Paul and Kate Shelley Wetland”. The nearly 17 acres will
provide an ideal location for wetland preservation, restoration and educational
programs. The property is currently open for scheduled program use only.
The Park District has
received a
There were 120 entries in "There's No Place Like Home Photo Contest" sponsored by Sandusky County Park District, Fremont Parks & Recreation, Dumminger Photography, Memorial Hospital, News-Messenger, and Sandusky County Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Ribbon winners and
News-Messenger Calendar Photos will be displayed in the lobby of
Calendars are scheduled to be inserted in the News-Messenger on December 7.
Cash prizes, ribbons, and door prizes were awarded to the 30 entrants. For more information call the Park District at (419)334-4495 or toll free 1-888-200-5577.
1st:
Debra Caldwell, 2nd:
Thomas Liskai, 3rd:
Andrea Aldrich, 4th:
Thomas Liskai, 5th:
Bonnie Curless, HM: Kay Biller, Fremont, “Autumn Walk”
FLORA: 1st:
Tim Wasserman, 2nd:
Kimberly J. Meek, 3rd:
Jill K. Smith, 4th:
Jill K. Smith, 5th:
Kay Biller,
1st: Brian Fiske, Fremont, “Surprise Visitor” 2nd: Ron Talamantez, Fremont, “Fun Day Captured in Time” 3rd: Elizabeth Gray, Vickery, “Me & My Pumpkin” 4th:
Thomas Liskai, 5th:
Debra Caldwell,
1st: Kay Biller, Fremont, “Sunning on the Walk” 2nd:
Thomas Liskai, 3rd:
Kimberly J. Meek, 4th:
Jill K. Smith, 5th:
Tyler Weaver, HM: Debra Caldwell,
1st:
Pat Lautner, 2nd:
Tricia Liebold, 3rd:
Kimberly J. Meek, 4th:
Tricia Liebold, 5th:
Debra Caldwell, HM:
Debra Caldwell, Clyde, “Rocky”; Pat Lauter,
2008 News-Messenger
Calendar Photos Cover:
Tim Wasserman, “Spring Morning on the
Jan: Bonnie Curless, “Snow Cardinal” Feb: Ron Talamantez, “Nature’s Gift” March: Ron Talamantez, “Fun Day Captured in Time” April: Kimberely J. Meek,“Yellow Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly on Butterfly Bush” May:
Ron Talamantez, “Youth of
June: Brian Fiske, “Surprise Visitor” July: Debra Caldwell, “Grandkids Aglow” Aug: Tricia Liebold, “The Watcher” Sept: Thomas Liskai, “Boy, This is Hard Work” Oct: Pat Lautner, “Water’s End” Nov: Elizabeth Gray, “Me & My Pumpkin” Dec: Bonnie Curless, “ 3 Dimensional Deer”
In early October, a concrete sidewalk was constructed at White Star Park. The five-foot wide path links handicap parking in the main lot with the Sycamore Shelter and the accessible fishing platform located on the north wall of the quarry. This represents the first phase of a multi-year initiative to improve accessibility to White Star picnic and quarry facilities.
On Sept 23, over
350 people came out to see the progress being made at Creek Bend Farm.
The many activities included house tours, barn history, wagon rides,
field work by SCRAP members, and nature walks to the creek - where the
fish research traps produced a 32 inch northern pike, among other
things.
The Sandusky County Park District was created on December 7, 1973.
Park District’s nine
facilities cover approximately 1800 acres and include
Parks open everyday,
year-round, 8:00 a.m. - dark. Dogs must be on a leash. No snowmobiles,
no alcoholic beverages. Cross country skiing permitted in all parks.
Administrative Office at
The Park District is governed by a three member volunteer Board of Park Commissioners who have been appointed by Probate Judge. (2008: Jim Fails, Sharon Wilson, Brad Lawrence)
Income: derived from 1 mill property tax levy, 10 year levy passed in 2007 which brings in $1,000,000. Additional income from user fees, grants, donations.
Public Programs are listed in newsletter "The Nutshell" available three times a year on website: www.scpd-parks.org or by calling the Office: 419-334-4495.
Programs for Request
are listed in "Nature's Classroom" and are available free of charge to
classes, clubs & organizations in the
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these
photos taken on April 23 by Andy
Morrison at 