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An Easter flower's beauty
Brings with it the joy of Spring,
And we went our way to worship,
As resounding church bells ring.
This Easter Sunday at the Girard First United Methodist Church, at 9:15 a.m. their will be an all-church breakfast held in Fellowship Hall with all members and families to bring a breakfast dish to share. This will be followed by an indoor Easter Egg Hunt for the children, sixth grade and younger. Morning Worship Service begins at 10:45 a.m. with beautiful flowers and a fountain decorating the sanctuary. A special children's message and special music will fill the air along with an inspirational message by Pastor Doug Meek. Services are open to anyone in the community and all are encouraged to attend. Choir Director Jim Antell will be back directing the adult choir after turning over his duties to daughter April Antell Tarantine for several months as he spent the winter in Florida with wife Carol, a well deserved leave from his faithful service for over 40 years to the church. April did a fine job not only directing but playing duets on the piano with organist Bonnie Hood, and singing her soprano part along with the choir, especially on the very high notes. Thanks for all her hard work.
Thank you to the members of the Care Team from the Methodist Church for the Home Made Easter Eggs made with string and decorated with flowers, small stuffed animals and Easter grass and candy that were delivered to those in Nursing Homes, Care Facilities, and shut-ins at home. The group is headed by Helen Bayowski and they work hard to provide something special and unique for each season. There kindness is really appreciated.
The weekend of March 14th through the 16th was filled with activities for all ages in Girard. Friday, March 14th, the Girard Robotics Team went to the Regional Competition in Pittsburg and took a pep bus of students to help support the team. Friday was also the last day for the Ohio Graduation Test given to sophomores and juniors and seniors who had tests left to take.
There was a dance for the seventh and eighth grade students held in the high school cafeteria entitled "Spring Fling." Tryouts for the Teen Institute Annual Talent Show were held on Thursday, March 13th, with the show scheduled on Friday, March 28th, open to the public, in the high school auditorium. Also on Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday, the 5th and 6th grade Basketball Tournament was held in the Girard City Schools gymnasiums.
On Sunday, March 16th, the Girard City Schools Art Department held a Reception at the Eastwood Mall Art Gallery where student work is being displayed from all grade levels. The Gallery is located at the Mall across from the American Eagle Store. Girard High School art teacher is Jamie Williams, with Mrs. Melissa Acierno student teacher assisting, Ms. Jean Rhoads is the K through 8 Girard Art Teacher, and Ms. Carol Rastaedt is the K through 6th grade art teacher. The art display is open to the public to view.
The Methodist Youth Club musical "Acorns to Oaks" was presented on Sunday, March 16th, at 10:45 a.m. in the Worship Service and again at 7 p.m. in the evening. The Youth Club is an Ecumenical outreach program open to any youth from age 4 through the 6th grade and meets every Wednesday night from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The musical was postponed from the previous weekend due to the huge snowstorm we had. Congratulations on a job well done.
The Girard Community Swingtime Band played at the First Christian Church Swiss Steak Dinner held on Saturday, March 15th at the church,. Ken Crown, saxophone player, sang two vocal solos. Joann Desmond played solos on the saxophone. The volunteer group is directed by John Yaksich. The entire Girard Community Band, under the direction of Joe Commarata, meets on Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. in the Girard High School Band room at the back of the school. New members are always welcome.
Spring break for many schools is the next week but it still doesn't feel too much like spring yet. Watch out as the weather turns even a bit warmer as the track "stars" of the season will be practicing their skills and getting in shape as they run through our city streets. Look twice before backing out of driveways or turning comers. These young athletes are very intent on their running and often do not think about cars when they are concentrating on their running skills.
My mother would love to see the spring flowers start to grow in our yard. She is stable and perhaps one day soon she will be able to see them again. With spring and the season of Easter comes new hope again. May this season bring time for you with family and friends to enjoy the hope and promise of a new spring ahead.
Now That's Gallavantin'

Dear Editor:
On March 10, 2008 a very important decision was made by the trustees of Liberty Township. Trumbull County offers transportation for the elderly and handicapped county residents. A needed fee is required.
Every city/area in the county is asked to participate in financially supporting the transit system.
Monday, the caring trustees of Liberty Township enjoined with other caring county communities. This support lowers the cost each user must pay.
The fee for a round trip for handicapped is $3 in supporting communities and $8 in non-supporting communities. The difference is quite stark.
The many of us who use the needed service are quite thankful for the compassion shown by the three trustees in Liberty.

Sincerely,
Linda Maiorana

John Gulosh Jr., 97

Niles. Date of death Friday, March 14, 2008. Funeral services will be held at the Robert P. McDermott Memorial Home with Rev. Robert Carl officiating.

Nursing scholarships offered

For the ninth year, Cambridge Home health Care is offering four nursing school scholarships of $1,000 each to be awarded in the following manner: tow scholarships to non-employees of Cambridge Home Health Care who are residents in the following counties their Ohio offices serve: (Ashland, Athens, Butler, Clark, Clemont, Columbiana, Crawford, Cuyahoga, Delaware, Erie, Franklin, Fulton, Geauga, Greene, Guernsey, Hamilton, Holmes, Huron, Lorain, Lucas, Mahoning, Marion, Medina, Miami, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Morrow, Muskingum, Noble, Ottawa, Perry, Portage, Richland, Sandusky, Seneca, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, Tuscarawas, Warren, Washington, Wayne and Wyandof Pennsylvania offices serve Butler, Lawrence, Mercer. Additionally two scholarships are available to current employees of Cambridge Home Health Care.
The process requirements to apply for consideration are: you are currently a home health aide/nurse's aide or LPN who has worked for two of the past three years in either capacity and are a resident in one of the above named counties: You are enrolling in LPN or RN school for the upcoming fall school year of 2008-2009 and are not now currently in LPN or RN school. You provide two written recommendations form current and past employers. Completed application packet is received by May 15.
Selection of recipients will be made by the management team of Cambridge Home Health Care and recipients will be announced in July. To request an application packet call 330-668-1922 ext. 105 or write to Cambridge Home Health Care, 4085 Embassy Parkway, Akron, Ohio 44333.

Ursuline High School to raffle off $10,000

Ursuline High School is selling chances on a $10,000 cash prize. The ticket cost is $10. The drawing will take place on May 2. The winner need not to be present. All proceeds benefit Ursuline High School students. Call 330-744-4563, ext. 125 or 131 for tickets.

Chili Cook-Off and Luncheon

Fairview United Methodist Church and Relay for Life is sponsoring a Chili Cook-Off and Luncheon April 6 from noon-4 p.m. Price for lunch is $5 to enter cook-off is a $5 donation to the Relay. For information and regulations call Denise Beatty at 330-652-8699.

Wooster Girls Soccer Camp

A residential girls only soccer camp, held at The College of Wooster is accepting registrations for its June 15-18 and July 6-9 sessions.
Group discounts are available.  All information is online at www.woostersoccercamp.com.

Niles Board of Education meeting March 20

The Niles City Board of Education's next regularly scheduled board of Education meeting will be held on March 20 at Bonham Elementary School, 120 East Margaret St. in Niles at 7 p.m.  Also the Niles City school District in association with the Ohio School Facilities Commission has scheduled the following three community meetings to present the master plan options and to receive community input. April 3, 7 p.m. High School Cafeteria, April 8, 10 a.m. Eastwood Mall Community Room, April 15, 7 p.m. Niles Middle School Cafetorium.