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News from Lorain SWCD

LORAIN COUNTY FAIR IS AUGUST 23RD - 29TH

Lorain SWCD will be judging vegetables in the Red Barn at the county fairgrounds. Judging will start 9:00 a.m. on Monday, August 23rd for the vegetables. Hay and Silage judging starts 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 24th. For more information, please call the fairgrounds at 440-647-2781. Lorain SWCD thanks the contestants for their entries. Good Luck!

NEW LORAIN COUNTY PLAT BOOKS AVAILABLE AUGUST 23RD

Lorain SWCD will be selling 2010 Lorain County Plat Books at the office and the county fair starting Monday, August 23rd. This will replace the 2004 book. The cost is $20.00 per book. If you would like a book mailed, a $2.50 shipping fee will be added.

Call the office 440-326-5800 to order your book or stop at the LSWCD booth in the Red Barn at the fair.

LORAIN SWCD ANNUAL MEETING IS SEPTEMBER 2ND

Lorain SWCD's Annual Meeting, in cooperation with Lorain County Farm Bureau, will be held Thursday, September 2, 2010, 7:00 p.m. at New Russia Township Hall, 45440 Butternut Ridge Road, Oberlin. The elections of two Lorain SWCD supervisors will take place from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. with dinner at 7:00 provided by Big Dog Catering. Tickets are $13.00 on sale through August 31st. NO tickets will be sold at the door. Call the office 440-326-5800 for reservations.

FALL FISH SALE ORDERS DUE OCTOBER 15TH

Lorain SWCD will be holding its Fall Fish Sale Tuesday, October 19th, from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., at the Ag Center Parking Lot – 42110 Russia Road, Elyria. Orders forms are available in the Summer/Fall 2010 Newsletter. Order deadline is Friday, October 15th. Call the office 440-326-5800 for more info.

LSWCD IS SELLING RAIN BARRELS

Rain Barrels are for sale at the District office – 55 gallon drum completely assembled and ready for your downspout, $100.00 each. See our Rain Barrels page to see photos.