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SEAL/CART UNIT
This notice is to advise the SEAL Cart Unit (Child Abduction Response Team) will being conducting its mandatory yearly exercise on 05/18/2013 from 9:00 am to approximately 5:00 Pm. This year’s training will be held in the Village of Walton Hills. The Training for the most part will be in the area of TGY Park and Dellwood Drive but may extend to other isolated areas. The Village Community Room will be used as a staging area for all support personnel. Residents are advised TGY Park and the community room will be closed to all other activities during this time. Vehicular travel on Dellwood Drive will be limited to local traffic only. Residents should expect and not become alarmed upon seeing multiple police and fire personnel along with outside civilian volunteer groups including K-9 search and rescue teams. This is an exercise only and at no time will anyone’s safety be endangered. The Walton Hills Police Department would like to thank the public for it cooperation and patience in advance as this very important exercise takes place. Anyone having any questions may contact Ptl. Koth at the Walton Hills Police Department at 440-232-1313.

United States Department of the Interior NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Cuyahoga Valley National Park 15610 Vaughn Road Brecksville, Ohi 44141-3097
IN REPLY REFER TO April 29 2013 Dear Friends of Cuyahoga Valley National Park, We are pleased to announce the release of the Final Trail Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The US Environmental Protection Agency Notice of Availability (NOA) for the FEIS issued May 3 2013 in the Federal Register, officially begins the 30 day no action period before the Record of Decision can be issued. The purpose of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park Trail Management Plan is to develop a blueprint that will guide the expansion,restoration,managementoperations and use of the trail system, and its associated amenities while keeping with the mission and significance of the Park over the next 15 years. The FEIS responds to the public comments received on the Draft Trail Management Plan and EIS received during the June 21, 2012 and August 20, 2012 comment period. The FEIS evaluated eight alternatives for trail management within Cuyahoga Valley National Park, with Alternative 5 as the preferred alternative. For information on the wide range ofcomments received and our responses to those comments please refer to Appendix D of the Final plan. The FEIS is available electronically on the NPS Planning Environment and Public Comment (PEPC)web site for the project at http://parkplanning.nps.gov/cuyahogatrailplan From the project site, click document list to obtain access to the final documents. A limited number of hard copies or a CD of the FEIS are available. Requests should be made to Trail Management Plan Cuyahoga Valley National Park 15610 Vaughn Road Brecksville OH 44141 Copies have been provided to local libraries in Peninsula, Brecksville and Northfield Ohio and at the Park Boston Store Visitor Center. For further information call 330-342-0764 Ext. 1 Following 30 day no-action period, beginning on May 3, 2013 of the Final Trail Management Plan and EIS, a Record of Decision (ROD) will be signed by the NPS regional director, which documents the selection of the Preferred Alternative and when implementation can officially begin. The NPS intends to issue a Record of Decision in summer of 2013. All projects will be contingent on funding availability. The National Park Service would like to thank all of those who participated in the planning process for this plan and we look forward to your continued expertise and involvement for its implementation in the coming years. Sincerely, Stan Austin Superintendent Cuyahoga Valley National Park

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Spring Bird Hike Thursdays, May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23 · 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Jackson Field * South Chagrin Reservation Hike to discover winged migrants during this series of bird hikes. Binoculars are recommended. Some will be available to borrow. Jackson Field is located off Jackson Road in South Chagrin Reservation, north of Miles Road in Moreland Hills. For more information, call 440-247-7075.

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Pop Up Program Saturday, May 18 · 2 - 3:30 p.m. CanalWay Center · Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation Stop at CanalWay Center to find where in the reservation Naturalist Jill Hauger will pop up. Discover local wildflowers by enjoying a walk along the trail to learn more about beautiful spring flowers. CanalWay Center is located on Whittlesey Way, off the East 49th Street entrance of Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation, between Grant Avenue and Canal Road in Cuyahoga Heights. For more information, call 216-206-1000.

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Mid-Afternoon Hike Sunday, May 19 · 1:30 - 3 p.m. Strawberry Picnic Area parking lot · North Chagrin Reservation April showers bring May flowers. Explore the Scenic Loop Trail for colorful blossoms of scarlet, pink, purple and white and learn a few fascinating botanical facts along the way. Strawberry Picnic Area is located off Buttermilk Falls Parkway, off the Strawberry Lane entrance of North Chagrin Reservation, off SOM Center Road/Route 91 in Willoughby Hills. For more information, call 440-473-3370

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Birding In A Big Canoe Thursday, May 23 · 6 - 8 p.m. Eldon Russell Park · Geauga Park District Join Historical Interpreter/Naturalist Foster Brown and Ben DeRubertis on a trip in a 34-foot canoe down the scenic Upper Cuyahoga River. Enjoy birding, talking history, looking at wildflowers, trees, insects, and some water-loving mammals. Registration, beginning May 1, and a $10 fee are required. Eldon Russell Park is located on Rapids Road in Geauga Park District in Chardon, Ohio. For more information and to register, call 440-786-8530.

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Spring Bird Hike May 23 · 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Jackson Field * South Chagrin Reservation Hike to discover winged migrants during this series of bird hikes. Binoculars are recommended. Some will be available to borrow. Jackson Field is located off Jackson Road in South Chagrin Reservation, north of Miles Road in Moreland Hills. For more information, call 440-247-7075.

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Early Bird Hike Sunday, May 26 · 2 - 5 p.m. Rocky River Nature Center · Rocky River Reservation Quiet, early mornings are often the best times for wildlife observation. Enjoy a hike along the nature center trails and discover many birds, mammals, and more! Rocky River Nature Center is located at 24000 Valley Parkway in Rocky River Reservation, north of Cedar Point Road in North Olmsted. For more information, call 440-734-6660. Keep an eagle-eye on the sky for migrating birds this May with Cleveland Metroparks - part of your life, naturally!

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Hidden Wonders of Flowers Sunday, May 26 · 2 - 4 p.m. CanalWay Center · Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation Flowers have hidden wonders that only insects and birds can see. These wonders are what attract the pollinators to the plant. Come in to the center see the hidden wonders of various flowers which are revealed under black light. CanalWay Center is located on Whittlesey Way, off the East 49th Street entrance of Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation, between Grant Avenue and Canal Road in Cuyahoga Heights. For more information, call 216-206-1000.

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Hidden Story Hike Tuesday, May 28th 9:30-11:30 a.m. Breckville Nature Center · Brecksville Reservation. Join Naturalist John Miller to explore the Tall Grass Prairie and life along the Wildflower Loop Trail. Brecksville Nature Center is located off Chippewa Creek Drive, off the Route 82 entrance of Brecksville Reservation in Brecksville. For more information call 440-526-1012. Each spring, several flower species begin to bloom throughout the "Emerald Necklace." Enjoy spring wildflowers in the Hauser Wildflower Garden near Rocky River Nature Center in Rocky River Reservation. One of the best locations in North Chagrin Reservation for native spring wildflowers is the Scenic Loop Trail. Royalview Picnic Area in Mill Stream Run Reservation is famous for bluebells. Other common spring wildflowers like trillium, spring beauty, trout lily, and many more can be found in a number of areas throughout the Park District. Discover the natural beauty of spring wildflowers in Cleveland

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Test Your Skills On 2-Wheels With Cleveland Metroparks "Mountain Bike Race Series" See how you stack up to other area riders and challenge yourself with the new Cleveland Metroparks "Mountain Bike Race Series" this June. In this off-road time trial, racers (ages 14 and up) will complete one lap on marked single track at the new Royalview Trail in Mill Stream Run Reservation. Classes will be broken into men, women, beginners, advanced, and youth. The youth and beginner women's course will be around 5 miles while the other course will be around 7 miles (actual mileage subject to change). The Mountain Bike Race Series is on Tuesday nights in June: June 4, 6 - 9 p.m. June 11, 6 - 9 p.m. June 18, 6 - 9 p.m. June 25, 6 - 9 p.m. (rain date) Registration is from 6 - 6:25 p.m. and races start at 6:30 p.m. Racers can choose to race in one or all 3 races. They must compete in at least 2 races to qualify for awards. If participants compete in all 3 races, the best 2 times will be used. Awards will be based on racers' top 2 times. Registration is $20 per race for all participants who sign-up by May 28. Late registration (after May 28) or same-day registration is $30 per race. Races are weather permitting. All riders must wear helmets. Space is limited. Visit clevelandmetroparks.com or call 216-341-1704 to register and for more information. Feel the excitement and enjoy some healthy competition with the new "Mountain Bike Race Series" of Cleveland Metroparks - part of your life, naturally.

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