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SWCD and Farm Bureau news

Ohio's largest industry - agriculture - is also the largest land user in the state with nearly 60 percent of Ohio's land area used for crop production and pasture.
Not surprisingly, farming has a big impact on the state's land, water, woodland, wildlife, and natural resources. Thus, local Soil and Water Conservation Districts ( SWCD ) and  Farm Bureaus have joined together to recognize farm families doing an outstanding job of managing production and conservation.
The Ohio Conservation Farmer Awards program was started over 20 years ago and is coordinated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Soil and Water Conservation, and co- sponsored by Ohio Farmer Magazine and the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. One of the first families to ever receive this honor was George and Ruth Sharec of Newton Township.
Individual farmers, partnerships, or family farm corporations are eligible, provided a substantial portion of their income is derived from farming. Judging is based on the nominee' use of new and traditional conservation techniques, and comprehensive management. Initiative in getting conservation measures applied on the land and the farmer's willingness to share conservation information, experiences, and philosophy with others is vital.
A farm family may nominate themselves or another farm family. An agricultural or conservation agency or organization may also place nominations.
Nomination forms can be obtained from the Trumbull Soil and Water Conservation District, 520 West Main St. Cortland, Ohio 44410, or the Trumbull County Farm Bureau office at PO Box 160 Orwell, Ohio 44076.  Nomination forms must be sent to Ohio Farmer magazine by May 1.
Five area finalists will be chosen form around the state. These top Conservation Farm families will be recognized at a ceremony during the Farm Science Review in September. They will also receive a $400 check courtesy of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, and will be featured in the September issue of Ohio Farmer magazine.

City of Hubbard income tax service offered

To accomodate taxpayers who need help or have questions in filing their 2007 City of Hubbard tax return, the tax office will be open the additional hours listed below:
Saturday, April 5 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, April 10 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, April 12 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, April 14 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 15th 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Regular office hours for the tax office is 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday thru Friday. However, returns will not be considered late if they have a postmark of April 15. Also, taxpayers can use the utility drop box located in the front of the city building and returns will be date stamped. If you put them in the drop box after the 15, they will be considered as late and you will be charged a late filing fee.

Community Easter Egg Hunt has been rescheduled

Due to inclement weather Saturday, March 15, the annual community Easter Egg Hunt has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 22 at Harding Park (weather permitting).
Over 4000 eggs filled with goodies will be scattered at Harding Park for the children to collect. Bring a basket or bag to collect the eggs and your camera for pictures. Any spare change to donate for next year's hunt would also be appreciated.
The Easter Bunny will be on hand to meet the kids and take pictures with them. New this year will be live bunnies to pet. Festivities begin around 11:30 a.m. near the bandstand. Refreshments of cookies and juice will be provided. Several gift baskets will be raffled off as well.
Please dress appropriately for the weather. The hunt will be rescheduled if below 30 degrees or pouring rain.
If you would like to help on the day of the event or if you have questions, please contact Jan Castner at
330-534-8655.

Cycling champion speaks on exercise and diabetes

Sharon Regional's Diabetes Center welcomes national cycling champion to speak on "Exercise & Diabetes".
The Diabetes Center of Sharon Regional Health System will sponsor a free health program "Exercise & Diabetes" on Wednesday, March 26, at
12:30 p.m.
at the Diagnostic & Imaging Center, 2435 Garden Way in Hermitage. Featured speaker is Adam Driscoll, a Type 1 diabetic, and member of Team Type 1, an endurance cycling team that won the corporate classification in the 2007 Race Across America.   
Team Type 1 is comprised of 10 persons with Type 1 diabetes. These international cyclists, who must all monitor their blood sugar with testing, insulin through their pumps, diet and exercise, are inspiring with their triumphant journey.
In the annual Race Across America, the team took the victory by beating every other team by more than three hours.
For more information or to register for this program, please call Sharon Regional's Health Information Center at 724-983-5518 or 800-346-7997.

Part 2 of the Healing Power of Sound Continues

Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center will continue it's year long Global Meditation Series with the second part of "Resonation: The Healing Power of Sound".  This program will be facilitated by Reverend Gail Ransom. 
Join in on the second session of this program and experience the healing properties of sound vibration. Learn how to use these sound properties to help balance your energies, manage stress and quicken your body's ability to heal.  Join in the afternoon session dedicated to a Healing Sound Circle where participants support the healing process in the each other through healing tones and chanting.
Workshop facilitator Reverend Gail Ransom has a Masters of Arts in Religions from Yale Institute of Sacred Music and presents workshops in liturgical arts and chanted prayer in a variety of local and national setting.
Cost of program is $40 which includes lunch. .  Register by March 20 and pay only $35!  Registration required by March 25.  For more information or to register, call 724-964-8920 ext. 3241 or e-mail cwilpula@humilityofmary.org.

4-H Cookbook Project

Do you have some family favorite recipes that you'd like to share with others?  What about Great-Grandma's Turkey Tetrazzini recipe that no one seems to be able to remember.  Why not share it with everyone!
The Trumbull County 4-H Advisory Committee is working on compiling a cookbook of all those favorite recipes out there.  We need your help!  The proceeds of the cookbook will benefit the Trumbull County
4-H Youth Program.  It will be used to support both youth and adult programs in the areas of education and leadership.
The cookbook committee would like to receive at least 200 recipes and you can help with just a few clicks of a mouse!  The recipe template is posted on the Trumbull County 4-H Website at http://trumbull.osu.edu/4H. 
Cookbook recipe templates are also available at the Trumbull County Ohio State University Extension Office at 520 W. Main St., Suite 1 in Cortland.  The committee would like to have these cookbooks available at the start of the Trumbull County Fair on July 7, 2008.  Therefore, recipes are due June 1.  For more information, contact Michelle Adkins, OSU 4-H Extension Educator at 330-637-2437.

ST. Patrick School
Information Night

St. Patrick School, 38 E. Water St. will be holding an information night Thursday, March 27 at 6:30 p.m. in room 206 for families and individuals who want to learn more about the school.
Academics, social and spiritual development will be addressed along with information concerning tuition, EdChoice Scholarships (vouchers) and financial assistance.
St. Patrick School is a parochial elementary school in Hubbard for grades K-8. the school is a full day Kindergarten program and offers small class sizes for individual attention for all students.
The school offers foreign language classes and computer classes for grades K-8 as well as several band programs and many other exciting programs.
For more information call the school at
330-534-2509 and visit www.stpatshub.com

Final faculty/student
research presentation

The community is invited to attend Penn State Shnango's fourth and final faculty/student research presentation sponsored by the campus' Research and Faculty development committee at noon on Wednesday, April 2 in the Lartz Memorial Library. For more information on Penn State Shenango and its faculty, visit its website at www.shenango.psu.edu.

Notice to Hubbard American Legion Post 51

The Hubbard American Legion Post 51 meeting scheduled for March 20 is cancelled due to its falling on the same date as Maundy Thursday. This will allow any Legionnaires who wish to attend church services to do so. Post 51 will have its April meeting as usual. Commander Art would like to wish all Post members and their families a Happy Easter .