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Mosser Group Park
 There is now a picnic shelter at the Walter Ave entrance to the North Coast Inland Trail, thanks to the Mosser Group of Fremont. Materials and labor were provided as a community service project, to celebrate their Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) heritage during National ESOP month. The area will be known as "Mosser Group Park".
The Mosser Group employees who participated in the effort include: Mike Ahten, Jorge Baez, David Blumfeldt, Ron Clark , Marcia Cleveland, Judy Connors, Brian Donnell, Bob Gibbs, Jamie Gottron, Kevin Halbeisen, Jeff Haynes, Kirk Held, Rick Jenkins, Nick Kaemming, Rick Kaemming, Tom Kahler, Royce Kohman, Abel Lozano, Joe Luzar, Chad McGough, Al Mehlow, Connie Moore, George Moore, Bob Moyer, Chuck Moyer, Matt Otermat, Troy Overmyer, Mark Prenzlin, Craig Schalk, Shawn Tooman, Mike Tornow, JJ Vann, Lisa Vann, Mike Wasserman, and Matt Wolfe. Founded in 1948, Mosser Construction serves the Midwest from offices in Fremont and Toledo with clients in the commercial, industrial, healthcare, educational, institutional and public sectors.
2009 PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS
There were 247 entries in "There's No Place Like Home Photo Contest" sponsored by Sandusky County Park District, Fremont Parks & Recreation, Dumminger Photography, Memorial Hospital, The News-Messenger, and Sandusky County Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Ribbon winners and News-Messenger Calendar Photos will be displayed in the lobby of Memorial Hospital, Fremont from October 19 through October 23.
Calendars are scheduled to be inserted in the News-Messenger in early November.
Cash prizes, ribbons, and door prizes were awarded to the 58 entrants. For more information call the Park District at (419)334-4495 or toll free 1-888-200-5577.
BEST OF SHOW:
Steve Lonneman, Port Clinton
"Grandpa's Lund"
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AUDUBON AWARD:
Thomas Liskai, Helena
"Meeting Together for a Long Journey South"
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PEOPLE'S CHOICE:
Ty Weaver, Fremont
"Lookout Mountain"
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PARK DISTRICT SCENES:
1st:
Thomas Liskai, Helena
"The Star of the Show"
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2nd: Emily Rogalinski, Fremont, "Generations of Many"
3rd: Emily Rogalinski, Fremont, "Weathered Way"
4th: Denise Rogalinski, Fremont, "Nesting"
5th: Bonnie Curless, Clyde, "Hmm..Where's the Baby Birds"
HM: Debra Caldwell
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FLORA:
1st: Emily Rogalinski, Fremont, "Autumn Wildflower"
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2nd: Thomas Liskai, Helena, "Smell & Sight of a Night Blooming Cirrus"
3rd: Rose Britner, Fremont, "Blanket of Silence"
4th: Melanie Boyd, Vickery, "Winter's Beauty"
5th: Patricia Liebold, Clyde, "Mellow Yellow"
HM: Emily Rogalinski, Dominic Sberna, Annette Kluck, K. Sue Hauser, Thomas Liskai, Steve Lonneman
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RECREATION AND HUMOR:
1st: Edward Dow, Burgoon, "Ma, I Got Dinner"
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2nd: Tim Wasserman, Fremont, "Family Circle"
3rd: Dominic Sberna, Bellevue, "Heelflip Trash"
4th: Judy Empcke, Fremont, "Watching the Waves"
5th: Jacob Stiltner, Fremont, "Pesky Fleas"
HM: Jean Anderson, Melanie Boyd, Nancy Greenslade, Hope Sheidler, Patricia Liebold
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WILDLIFE:
1st: Jeff Vogelpohl, Elmore, "Coopers Hawk"
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2nd: Edward Dow, Burgoon, "Don't Take My Picture"
3rd: Ty Weaver, Fremont, "Anticipation"
4th: K. Sue Hauser, Fremont, "Who"
5th: Annette Kluck, Fremont, "Morning Munchies"
HM: Emily Rogalinski, Jeff Holcomb, Lewis Orr, Debra Caldwell, Jeff Vogelpohl, Judy Empcke
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SKY'S THE LIMIT:
1st: Steve Lonneman, Port Clinton, "Grandpa's Lund"
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2nd: Ty Weaver, Fremont, "Serenity"
3rd: Edward Dow, Burgoon, "Full of Hot Air"
4th: Annette Kluck, Fremont, "Frozen December"
5th: Robert Liebold, Clyde, "Pelican Sunset"
HM: Harold Dittemore, Dominic Sberna, K. Sue Hauser, Jeremiah Britner, Ty Weaver, Particia Liebold
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2010 News-Messenger Calendar Photos
(Calendar available early November):
Cover: Emily Rogalinski, Fremont, "Autumn Wildflower"
Jan: Annette Kluck, Fremont, "Nature's Snowcone"
Feb: Tom Liskai, Helena, "Fun Without Snow"
March: Vicki Geisel, Gibsonburg, "Winter Frost"
April: Emily Rogalinski, Fremont, "Never Know Where That One Drop Will Go"
May: Chris Boyd, Vickery, "Soaking Up Some Sun"
June: Kim Meek, Fremont, "Naptime"
July: Melanie Boyd, Vickery, "Sunny Days"
Aug: Kay Biller, Fremont, "Oh Deere"
Sept: Thomas Liskai, Helena, "Meeting Together for a Long Journey South"
Oct: Jean Anderson, Fremont, "Who's Behind That Leafy Mask"
Nov: Tim Wasserman, Fremont, "Fall Color"
Dec: Annette Kluck, Fremont, "Frozen December"
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Bike Trail
Covered Benches
Enjoy the newest benches along the North Coast Inland Trail,
including covered benches sponsored by Heinz NA Employees, and Fremont
Runners Club.
SCRAP Tractor Parade
On Mon, Aug 31, over 50 tractors were led by Park District Ranger Dan Overmyer in parade to White Star Park. They traveled 15 miles from the Sandusky County Fairgrounds after the fair ended to White Star Park in preparation for the 21st Annual Antique Tractor and Engine Show over Labor Day weekend sponsored by the Park District and Sandusky County Restorers of Antique Power (SCRAP).
For more information: www.s-c-r-a-p-inc.org
North Coast Inland
Trail Mileage Markers
Visitors to the North Coast Inland Trail will
notice that the trail now has a clearly marked mileage system thanks to
a joint effort of the Park District, the City of Fremont and Boy Scout
Eagle Scout candidates Tom Auxter and Mike Darr. Working together, Mr.
Auxter and Mr. Darr placed green and white mileage signs every half mile
and at road crossings, along with etiquette signs, road signs, and
stream name signs at each bridge crossing. All signs were produced by
the City of Fremont sign shop.
The mileage system was instituted when a need
for a uniform system was identified by trail visitors and managers in
Ottawa, Sandusky, Huron and Lorain Counties. It currently begins at mile
0.00 in the City of Elyria in Lorain County and continues west to mile
69.56 in the Village of Elmore, Ottawa County with location determined
by a state-of-the-art global information system. The markers help
visitors determine length of travel, and it provides accurate reference
for trail managers and safety service. Look for the signs on your next
visit to the North Coast Inland Trail.
“THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME”
2009 PHOTO CONTEST
Entry Deadline: Thur, Oct 15, 2009
Entries accepted beginning Mon, Oct 1 at Dumminger Photography, 901
E. State St., Fremont and Sandusky County Park District Office, 1970 Countryside
Place, Fremont.
AWARDS
- Best of Show Award from Dumminger Photography
- $25 for First Place from Sandusky County Convention & Visitors
Bureau
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & Honorable Mention Ribbons
- Audubon Award for outstanding nature photo
- Opportunity for photograph to be used in The News-Messenger Calendar
- Door Prizes
Public display of entries will be Fri, Oct 16, 3:00-7:00 pm and
Sat, Oct 17, 10:00am-2:00pm in the Multipurpose Room of Fremont
Community Recreation Complex, 600 St Joseph St, Fremont.
Ribbon winners will be displayed Oct 19 - Oct 23 in Memorial
Hospital lobby
Calendars will be available in November
CATEGORIES
- Park District Scenes - photos taken at White Star Park, Wolf Creek
Park, Mull Covered Bridge, Countryside Park, Blue Heron Reserve, North
Coast Inland Trail, Creek Bend Farm, Ringneck Ridge
- Wildlife - animals, birds, insect photos taken in Ohio
- Flora - plants, flowers, tree photos taken in Ohio
- Recreation & Humor - photos of sports, festivals, fishing, & fun
in Ohio
- The Sky’s The Limit - any subject or location & may be digitally
enhanced
ENTRY INFORMATION
- Color prints only - taken in Ohio. Photos from outside Ohio, or
any digitally manipulated photos must go in The Sky’s The Limit
category.
- Photo size must be at least 5”x7”, no larger than 11”x14”.
- Photos should be matted or mounted and unframed.
- Limit of 2 entries per category.
- Amateur photographers only.
- The following information must appear on the back of each entry:
Name, Address/City, Phone #, Name of Category, Photo Title
& Location
Sponsored by:
Sandusky County Park District
Dumminger Photography
Sandusky County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Fremont Parks & Recreation Department
Memorial Hospital
The News-Messenger
For more information: 419-334-4495, Toll Free 1-888-200-5577
White Star Beach Party 2009
GOBA Riders
Enjoy
the Bike Trail
On Sun, June 21, 2700 bicycles rode from Clyde to Elmore on the North
Coast Inland Trail as part of the Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure.
Pheasant Release at
White Star Park
40 Pheasant chicks (hens &
roosters) were released at White Star Park on Fri, June 19
courtesy of South Side Sportsmen Club. One of Ohio’s oldest
charted sporting clubs, they are dedicated to the camaraderie of
outdoor sports, specifically pheasant hunting. For more
information on South Side Sportsmen Club, write P.O. Box 90,
Maumee, OH, 43537. Listen for the roosters call as you walk the
trails at White Star Park.
Kids Fishing Festival in Clyde
Pleasant weather brought out 75 participants to the Clyde Kids Fishing Festival on June 18 sponsored by Sandusky County Park District and the Clyde Recreation Department. Bait was provided by Sandusky County Sportsman Club, ‘big catch’ photos courtesy of S & J Travel, activity table by OSS Solid Waste District, and all participants received Arby’s coupons. It was especially nice for Allie, Mikayla, and Jason, as they caught their first fish ever.
Ringneck Ridge Wildlife Area Opens
The Sandusky
County Park District announces the opening of Ringneck Ridge
Wildlife Area on May 4. The area will be open daily, year-round,
during daylight hours.
Located near
Gibsonburg at S.R. 600 and C.R. 74, this significant 360-acre property
has been managed as a private hunt club for more than 60-years.
A grant from the
Clean Ohio Conservation Fund and donations from the Ohio Department of
Natural Resources and the Sandusky County Sportsman’s Club have made it
possible for the Park District to acquire the Ringneck Ridge Hunt Club
using no local tax monies.
Visitors to Ringneck
Ridge should access the site from the parking lot on C.R. 74, and are
welcome to walk on their own around the property. Regularly mowed and
maintained trails will be established in the future. Rules are being
established for fall hunting.
Where Do I Get On The
Bike Trail?
 New
Bike Trail maps are being designed, and until they are available, here
is the answer to the frequently asked question: Where do I get on the
bike trail?
The North Coast Inland Trail may be
accessed in downtown
Clyde, at the
gazebo.
In
Fremont,
access at
East Side
Biggs
Kettner
Park; Walsh Park; Park Ave
& Hayes Ave.
From there, use surface streets:
suggested Park Ave to Birchard Ave to Jefferson St, Napoleon Road, Brush
St, State Street to the parking lot on Walter Ave. (Most of the city
route is marked with green "Bike Route" signs).
From the Walter Ave parking lot (next to
Motion Controls) (official address of Walter Ave lot is 1630 Walter
Ave) you can take the bike trail through downtown Lindsey (Wendelle
Miller Park), and downtown Elmore (Walter Ory Park).
Bridle Trail
Opens at
White
Star
Park
The
newly formed Sandusky County Chapter of the Ohio Horseman’s Council
observed the opening of
Sandusky
County’s first public bridle trail at a ribbon cutting
event held at the
White
Star
Park trailhead on Sun, Oct
26. A large number of equestrians joined in the
event to celebrate the trail made possible by hundreds of hours of
volunteer trail construction work. The trail, which
is approximately 3-miles in length, is located in the White Star Park
Wetland Area and can be accessed on County Road 66, just north of County
Road 65.
Bike Trail Update
Bike Trail Construction Begins
The week of June 16th:
The week of July 7th:
The week of July 21st:
The week of August 4th:
Preparation for Sun, October 12 Grand Opening:
The
Grand Opening on October 12th!
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PARK DISTRICT INFORMATION
(as of 1-26-09)
The Sandusky
County Park District was created on December 7, 1973.
Park District’s ten facilities cover approximately
2200 acres and include
White
Star
Park,
Wolf
Creek
Park,
Mull
Covered Bridge, Blue Heron Reserve,
Countryside
Park,
North Coast Inland Trail, Creek Bend Farm, Green Creek Twp Property,
Shelley Wetlands, and Ringneck Ridge Wildlife Area. Total park
attendance is approx. 150,000 visitors per year with over 300 programs &
presentations annually.
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
Countryside
Park
open M-F, 8:00am-4:30pm.
The Park District is governed by a three member
volunteer Board of Park Commissioners who have been appointed by Probate
Judge.
(2009: Sharon Wilson, Jim
Fails, 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.sanduskycountyparks.com
or by calling the Office: 419-334-4495, toll free 1-888-200-5577.
Programs
for Request are listed in "Nature's Classroom"
and are available free of charge to classes, clubs & organizations in
the
Sandusky
County area.
Reference
Library - misc. reference books, activity
ideas, field guides, videos, slide shows and teaching kits available for
public use.
Grant
Program - Started in 1990, up to $30,000 per
year is used as grant money for parks and recreation in townships,
cities, and villages in
Sandusky
County.
Applications received in October, recommendations made by a three member
panel of professionals from outside the county. Recipients are
recognized by green and white Park District grant signs. Since its
inception, over $421,000 has been provided for outdoor recreation
improvements in neighborhood parks. Park District also provides
technical assistance for park planning, playground safety, and
programming.
Nature’s Classroom
Sandusky County Park
District Presentations and Reference Materials
Free of charge (unless noted)
419-334-4495
Toll Free 1-888-200-5577
www.sanduskycountyparks.com
Nature Programs
Programs may be
adapted to fit location, audience size, and age level
Animal Adaptations
- explore differences between
amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals
Animal Tracks - identify specific tracks
and make an edible “scat” snack
Bicycle Safety - Ranger Bike Patrol
Officers demonstrate proper attire, bike maintenance, explain proper
safety and bike trail etiquette
Bird Basics -
explore the sights & sounds of our feathered friends
Bugology -
discover the diversity of insects, learn life cycles, hunt for insects
Cookie Baking at the Cabin - history
lesson & homemade cookies
Forest & Woodland Studies -
identify trees, see how a forest is created
General Nature Walk - guided walks
available year-round, highlighting sensations of the season, in Park
District facilities or on a site near you
History of Apples - learn the importance
of apples to early settlers, enjoy apple crisp in the cabin
History/Log Cabin Life -
learn about the life of a pioneer, cooking, clothing & more
Instincts for Survival -
an outdoor game to discover carnivores, omnivores, herbivores & how they
survive, good large group activity
Naturalist Chat - learn about a
Naturalist’s job and discover area flora & fauna
Night Hike - hike after dark exploring
nature’s night life
Ohio Wildlife - history of wild turkey,
bald eagle, river otter, deer, coyote, beaver
Raptors - how raptors are different from
other birds, their adaptations & calls
River Walk - wade in the Sandusky River,
monitor stream quality, explore water habitat
Pioneers & American Indians - crafts &
toys of Ohio’s early inhabitants
Wetlands -
discover an interesting habitat and learn about area aquatic wildlife
Wild Turkeys - discover the life history
of wild turkeys
World Travelers - migration of
hummingbird, monarch butterfly, purple martin, osprey
Reference Materials
A variety of resources are available including field guides and hands-on
activity guides such as Project WILD & NatureScope. Numerous slide
shows, videos, nature sound CD’s, and cassettes are available on a
limited loan basis.
Loaner Boxes
These teaching
kits contain posters, supplies, and activities to educate about the
topic or supplement a science lesson. Great resources that may be
reserved in advance, loaned for 2 weeks at a time and require a $25
refundable deposit.
- Amphibians/Reptiles
- Birds
- Endangered Species
- Geology: Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Glaciers
- Geology: Rocks, Minerals, Fossils
- Insects
- Mammals
- Trees/Plants
- Water/Fish
RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE SANDUSKY COUNTY PARK DISTRICT (8-15-08)
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1.0 Littering, dumping of garbage, sewage and noxious material is prohibited
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1.4 Possession of aerosol paint containers is prohibited
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2.0 Possession of firearms, weapons, and explosives of any type are permitted only within
specially designated areas for specially designated purposes within the parks
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3.0 Soliciting, unlawful sales, and advertising of commercial enterprises is prohibited
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3.3 A special use permit from the Director is required for the sale of any articles by any
business or commercial enterprise within the parks
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4.0 Alcoholic beverages are prohibited within all areas of the parks
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4.3 Obtaining, use of or possession of narcotics and other controlled substances are prohibited
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5.0 Obscene or indecent acts or behavior are not permitted within the parks
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6.0 Camping is permitted in designated areas only, and subject to the rules and regulations
posted at that particular site
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7.0 Fires are permitted only in picnic grills and fire rings provided for that purpose
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8.0 Park hours are from 8:00 am to dark, except in campgrounds and areas where special
permit has been granted
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9.0 Hunting*, trapping, and the molesting of wildlife is prohibited within the parks. A non-
collection policy including plants, flowers, fruits, leaves, rocks, minerals, etc. is in force
in all parks.
* Hunting is permitted only in specially designated areas for those sportsmen
obtaining proper permission and adhering to established rules and regulations.
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10.0 Pets must be kept on a leash, and not be left unattended. Attaching leashes to trees is
prohibited
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11.0 Boating is permitted subject to the statutes of the State of Ohio. Restrictions on size and
power vary with locations
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12.0 Non-registered motor vehicles may not be operated on any roadways within the parks
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13.0 Traffic regulations pertaining to right-of-way, speed limits, parking, etc., shall be as posted
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14.0 Sledding and skiing are permitted only in those areas which have been designated for that
purpose
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15.0 Swimming is permitted only at designated swimming areas and subject to all rules and
regulations pertaining to that specific area
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16.0 Possession of a permit is necessary for the use of many park facilities
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17.0 Scuba diving is permitted only in those areas designated for that purpose and are subject
to all rules and regulations pertaining to that specific area
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18.0 Vandalism, defacement, destruction, removal or disturbance of park property is prohibited
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19.0 Disorderly conduct is prohibited
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19.3 Disturbing the Peace with a sound-producing device is prohibited
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20.0 Unauthorized access or presence without proper permit shall be considered trespassing
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21.0 All persons must adhere to the rules and regulations of the Sandusky County Park District
and the laws of the State of Ohio, and comply with the orders of Park District Rangers
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22.0 Smoking is prohibited in all Park District buildings and on the beach.
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