Huntington Township designates April as Purple Martin Time
Huntington Township Trustees declare April as Purple Martin Time for the ninth year to promote birdhouses and bolster mosquito control. Trustees tout purple martins as beneficial, insect eating birds that return annually to colonies near homes, with scouts arriving around April 1 from Brazil to assess housing needs. Houses cost about 125 dollars for 12 units, with aluminum construction and poles included. Interested residents may contact Louis Wilson, Daniel Nesbett, or Ronald Twining. ELYRIA art classes by Parks and Recreation run eight weeks at Finwood Estate beginning April 7 and April 10 respectively. registration and information available at 365 7101.