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Baseball started Sunday, Apirl 18, 2010. The day was cold and sometimes raining but the games went on. The kids played baseball with pride. I have taken some photos of the T-ball and Lucarell fields. Other photos of how many cars there and this is with just two games being played. Lastly, the people at the concession stand buying coffee and food. Great day for the kids...great way to start the summer.
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I received an email from Jordan Vigorito with his concerns of the Scout Cabin. Electrical wiring, plumbing, security doors, and many other items needs updated. Jordan message was clear when I went there, we as a community must find ways to fix this problem. I talked to Mayor Melfi, he suggested having the Scouts, members of council and himself to start a plan. If the citizens have any ideas of making money for project, please email me at llw629@ameritech.net. |
St Rose Scout Troop 40
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This picture on the left, showing the area of the soccer field. Note the construction from the gas well. Most people go there for peace and quiet; nature at its best. But vandalism must be stopped. More lights and vidio cameras will be installed. Also activities, concession stand and restrooms are in the planning. Money from the gas well is used for Liberty Park only. |
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Girard Lake |
Girard Lakes
Both Upper and Lower Girard Lakes were developed by damming Squaw Creek from 1931-33. The land that is now under water was once used for farming, salt and coal mining. Upper Girard Lake boasts 187 surface acres of water with a maximum depth of 40 feet. Lower Girard has since been drained. Both lakes were purchased by the City of Girard from Ohio Water Service in 1995.
Wildlife abounds in the surrounding lands owned by the city, especially around Upper Girard Lake. Red and gray squirrels, rabbits and whitetail deer are the mainstay. Red fox, beaver, muskrat, opossum, ground hogs, chipmunks, raccoon, pheasant, grouse, woodcocks, teal, Canadian geese, mallards, snow geese, cormorants, black ducks, loon, blue herons, red-tailed hawks and wild turkey are also present in significant numbers. There have also been reports that on the far north quadrant, a black bear has taken refuge over the past two years. Also, signs of coyote have been spotted in the same area. On any given day, one can observe one or many of these species while walking or driving through the area.
There are many trails around the lakes that are easily accessible. Nature lovers can see local wildlife and enjoy red oak, maple, chestnut, acorn, pin oak, white pine, aspen, crab apple, birch and poplar trees that shroud the shorelines of the lakes. The variety and amount of deciduous and coniferous trees that surround the trails and lakes is enough to keep any nature enthusiast busy for hours on end. Many locals enjoy digging for sassafras roots and picking black raspberries and blackberries in the woods surrounding the lakes.
No wading, fishing or swimming is permitted at any time on either lake.
Visit Girard Lakes and enjoy the natural beauty that is so close to home.
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