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Index: Pages/ Home, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
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Jackson-Milton band rated superior
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The SCOPE Naturalist's Class
"Birds, Butterflies and Bugs in our Backyard"
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By Joyce Seagle
One of the perks of participating in the SCOPE Naturalist's Class is the opportunity to meet so many interesting people such as David Chronister. Dave's friends have fondly dubbed him "The Bluebird Trail Administrator."
I offer his story in his own words: "I have always had an interest in nature, wildlife and their preservation. Along with my vegetable garden, I have plantings and water features that attract hummingbirds, butterflies and various other wildlife.
Since I retired and had extra time, I have volunteered for the Bluebird Trail at Mosquito Lake Park. The trail needed maintenance of the houses and weekly monitoring. Over several years, 50 new Bluebird boxes were built and put up on the trail. Thanks to a grant from the Department of Wildlife, and the always-cooperative park staff, the Bluebirds were monitored weekly for the past eight years and records were given to Cindy Orth, the park naturalist. These records have served as a valuable learning tool for me.
These records show that over 500 bluebirds have fledged at the park over the past 8 years. All of this did not happen without experiencing some problems. Some of the young birds perished due to extreme weather conditions, which have an impact on the survival of a brood. Extended hot dry spells kill young birds and reduce the insect supply. Extended rainy days without a break also reduce the insect supply. Birds have a very fast metabolism and must have a constant food supply. Birds are vulnerable to weather extremes and the records seem to reflect that. All the houses are equipped with good mammal and snake predator guards, so the numbers lost to these are minimal.
Besides bluebirds, the boxes also provide housing for other cavity dwellers such as wrens, chickadees, titmice, tree swallows and unfortunately English house sparrows."
David Chronister is one man, but observe the impact he alone has made on our environment. He is an inspiration to others who would like to see our planet renewed and, if we happen upon a bluebird in the vicinity of Mosquito Lake, chances are we can thank Dave.
To receive more information about joining the SCOPE Naturalist's Class, phone the SCOPE main office at 330-399-8846 or e-mail Al Bahl at scope.bbb@gmail.com.
SCOPE (Senior Citizens Opportunity for Personal Endeavor.) exists to inspire, strengthen and enrich the senior citizens of Trumbull County.
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J-M Band was entered in Class C based on the number of pupils enrolled in the high school.
After playing the prepared selections for a panel of three judges, the event then requires the band to "sight read" and play a piece of music without prior preparation. The conductor is given several minutes to review the score and then talk the band through the music, then the band must play the piece.
The J-M High School Band has 54 students from 8th through 12th grades and maintains a reputation for musical excellence. The band has been awarded the highest rating of "Superior " at OMEA State band contest for thirteen of the past fourteen years.
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The Jackson-Milton High School Band, conducted by Derrick Kittle, earned a "Superior" rating in the Ohio Music Education Association State Contest held at North Royalton High School on Friday, April 25. The rating is the highest presented in the event.
"These students play very musically and are extremely talented," according to Kittle. "They have worked hard and put in extra practice time after school for this contest. They have definitely earned this honor."
The OMEA contest calls for a band to play three prepared musical selections, one of which is chosen from a list of required music. For their selections, the band played "America Exultant" by Fillmore, "Garden of the Gods" by Kirby, and "Prairie Dances" by Holsinger. The
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LEAP Group enjoys a night of Bingo and Fellowship
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On Wednesday, April 23 the Trumbull County LEAP group members along with their parents and guardians enjoyed a night of bingo and fellowship at the Children's Rehab Center in Howland. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO.
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