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Shortly after graduation

from Hubbard High School,

Victor George offered Marcia

Denamen free tution to attend

hair styling school. George was

a well-known hairdresser and

friend of Denamen’s family.

Little did she realize that her

acceptance would become the

first step in a distinguished

career? Recently, the Great

Harvest Bread Company pre-

sented Denamen with a $35

gift certificate for professional

excellence. Denamen has been

married for 37 years to her

husband Richard who is an

educator in Mahoning County.

They have two sons and three

grandchildren.

In recalling her experi-

ences, Denamen said that at

the time, private schools

trained their students while

allowing them to service their

customers. ―We worked at our

trade while making money for

the school. We also prepared

for the State Board examina-

tion. It took 10 months of eight

hour days to complete all of

the requirements for certifica-

tion.‖

Denamen worked at three

different salons before she was

hired to teach Cosmetology at

the Mahoning County Career

& Technical Center. She re-

mained there for seven years

before joining the faculty of the

TCTC in 1992.

Having worked as both a

teacher and stylist, Denamen

offers a unique perspective on

the similarities and differences.

―In a salon, you worry about

the customer, in a school, you

are concerned with the stu-

dents. At the TCTC, our kids

initially spend more time with

the pencil than with the brush

and the comb. Most of them

are fast learners because they

made the decision to enroll in

the program.‖

Although working in a

salon is more financially lucra-

tive, Denamen believes that

nothing can replace the satis-

faction of helping students to

reach their potential. ―My defi-

nition of a great day is when

the kids are so excited about

their work that they ask friends

and teachers to see it. When

this occurs, their education has

great relevance.‖

One of Denamen’s big-

gest frustrations is to observe

students falling behind because

of frequent absence. ―There is

so much to learn and styling is

a competitive industry. You

can’t improve your skills unless

you practice them under the

supervision of the instructor.

We always tell the students, ―In

our business, if you don’t work

that day, you don’t get paid.‖

In the fall of 2008, the

TCTC completed an extensive

renovation of the Cosmetology

Department. Four state of the

art labs were constructed that

contain new equipment and

the latest in technology. Dena-

men appreciates the educa-

tional advantages for students.

―As an instructor, I am able to

present a lesson on the Elmo,

have access to a smart board

and keep my students totally

engaged. Since all four labs

are adjacent, the instructors

share ideas and are close by

for consultation. The facility is

amazing.‖

Most teachers grow pro-

fessionally during the course of

their careers. Denamen admits

to being task orientated be-

cause it is necessary to provide

constructive criticism, but she

has grown more patient and

understanding. She stated,

―Sometimes, a kind word and

a pat on the back are the affir-

mation that a kid needs to

persevere when things are

difficult. I have also found that

allowing them the input into

decisions sparks interest and

involvement. They need the

opportunity to express them-

selves creatively.‖

In responding to a ques-

tion about the qualities neces-

sary to make a living as a hair

stylist, Denamen cited manual

dexterity with the brush and

comb, but pointed to other

qualities that are less obvious

to the observer. She stated,

―Work ethic, perseverance and

interpersonal skills are just as

important. This is a people

business and you must relate

positively to the client.‖ The

customer service segment of

the program allows students

the opportunities to work with

people instead of manikins.

―Having a customer sitting in

the chair in front of you is as

real as it gets. It quickly rein-

forces the lessons that we have

taught them.‖

Cosmetology is a two year

program at the TCTC. Dena-

men has chosen to be the jun-

ior instructor because she likes

the challenge of teaching a skill

from the beginning. During the

late spring of their senior year,

they travel to Columbus for

their state boards. This is a

rigorous exam consisting of

theoretical and practical com-

ponents. Students must pass to

receive their license to practice

in Ohio. Denamen noted, ―The

success of TCTC students on

the state boards is phenome-

nal. Each our goal is to have

100% passage rate. We come

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Great Harvest Bread Company

Recognizes TCTC Instructor

Little Blue

Devils Night

at the Races

The night at the races is

sponsored by McDonald

Little Blue Devils on Satur-

day, March 6, 2010 Doors

Open at 6:30 p.m. Races

Run 7-11p.m. Held at the

Knights of Columbus Hall,

1057 Illinois Ave. McDon-

ald, OH 44437. Horse

Races, Card Games, Chi-

nese Auction, Food &

Drinks, Beer. Admission:

$10.00 per person. Come

and have a great time!

If you've had a child

play sports, or if you've

attended events, like bon-

fires, little league baseball

opening day, all kinds of

events, in the last 25 years,

you can bet Bill "Santa'"

Deislinger, has taken pic-

tures of your kids and you.

Santa comes one day a

year. Bill takes pictures

every event, the school has

all week, and on week-

ends. He does this, not for

money, but out of the kind-

ness of his heart. He can

be seen at a midget foot-

ball game, then go to Ak-

ron to take pictures of the

cross country team. He will

take pictures by the hun-

dreds of thousands. He will

have action photos, team

pictures, families greeting

the football team back,

after a big win. Bill will be

at a young kids wrestling

match in the afternoon.

Then go to a girls basket-

ball team game at night. I

can tell you this, "Bill has

spent big money over the

years, out of his pocket" .

He is one heck of a guy to

do that, for the community

of Girard. Like I said "He is

Santa with a camera"

THANK YOU BILL.

SANTA WITH

A CAMERA

BY MIKE KOLIC

To help celebrate Catholic Schools week, St. Patrick school in

Hubbard let it's students know how much they are appreciated.

The entire school was treated to a Phantoms hockey game at the

Covelli Center. When the students returned to school in the after-

noon, another surprise was waiting for them, they were treated to a

movie afternoon. To help them enjoy their movies, they were sur-

prised with popcorn and ice cream! All of the students agreed,

We love St. Patrick School!

ST. PATRICK SCHOOL

LOVES IT'S STUDENTS

Roberta Lawrentz of Girard Jr. Women presents a check

to Sister Marjorie for the Emmanuel Community Center .

Girard Jr. Women make an annual donation to the Em-

manuel Community Center in Girard. The center provides

food and shelter for local families who are in need of their

services. The next project for Girard Jr. Women will be a

scholarship donation to a Girard High School student. Any-

one interested in joining the Girard Jr. Women should call

Roberta Lawrentz.

Photo By Roselyn Gadd.

GIRARD JR.

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hold their February membership

dinner meeting on Monday,

February 22, 2010 at

McMenamy’s Banquet Center

on Route 422 in Niles.

“What is a Business Incu-

bator” will be the presentation

topic by Barbara Ewing, Eco-

nomic Development Coordina-

tor from the Office of Congress-

man Tim Ryan. She will discuss

the Youngstown Business Incu-

bator and the proposed Warren

Business Incubator.

Registration is at 6:00 pm

with a buffet dinner served at

6:30 p.m. Cost for the dinner

meeting will be $12.75. You

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by contacting Phyllys Savelle at

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Fourteen children from the Villa Maria Teresa kindergarten

class spent the day with Mrs. Racketa's first graders at St. Rose

School. Among their many activities, they enjoyed learning how to

stack cups in gym class. They later painted grape jello Valentine

hearts. A great time was had by all!!

VILLA MARIA TERESA'S

KINDERGARTNERS

VISIT ST. ROSE SCHOOL

Girard Little Indians 5th and 6th grade boys who won

their weight classes on January 31, 2010 Sectional Tourna-

ment at Austintown fitch. Left to right Dakota McCloskey 5th

grade wt.class 64 lbs took 3rd place, Dante Minniti 6th

grade wt.class 82lbs took 3rd place, Jacob Roviscanec 5th

grade wt class 90lbs took 2nd place. The boys move on to

the Dristrict Tournament on February 7, 2010 at Austintown

Fitch. We would like to thank Coach Mike Cardiero and his

staff for a great season and making Girard little wrestlers

Girard High schools future.

Little Indians take top prize

ARE THERE EXCEPTIONS

TO MORAL LAWS?

An Anglican priest in England told his congregation that shop-

lifting is acceptable when a person is in desperate need and all

other legal sources of help have been exhausted. Is this appropriate

and reasonable advice? What is the right thing to do in such a

situation? Do extreme or emergency conditions ever justify tempo-

rarily setting aside our ethical principles and moral law? These and

other related questions will be the basis for a dinner and discussion

on Sunday, February 21at the First Presbyterian Church of Girard,

890 Churchill Road, Girard, Ohio. The supper begins at 5:00 and

the discussion begins at 6:00. The public is cordially invited to both

the dinner and discussion. For further information or questions, you

may contact the pastor at 330-505-1192.

Major Announcement on the Future

of V&M STAR Youngstown

Today, V & M STAR Youngstown has confirmed it is moving

ahead with plans to build a new state-of-the-art rolling mill adja-

cent to the company’s current location. Details will be discussed at

a news conference:

DeBartolo Stadium Club located within Stambaugh Stadium

on Youngstown State University’s campus. Fifth Avenue between

Spring Street and W Scott Street. Free parking is available in the

M24 Lot, next to McDonalds. Tell the attendant you are here for

the Prodigal event. Enter Stambaugh Stadium at the South En-

trance, near Gate C, and take the elevator up to Level P. Skip

Herald, Managing Director, Vallourec North America and Roger

Lindgren, President V & M STAR will make statements and take

questions.

REVEREND McKARNS PRESENTS A

LENTEN MISSION AT OUR LADY OF

PERPETUAL HELP CHURCH, McDONALD

Reverend James McKarns presents Nine Habits for Highly

Successful Christians at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in

McDonald on March 21, 22, and 23, 2010, 7-8 p.m. Reverend

McKarns is pastor emeritus of St. Paul Church, North Canton, au-

thor, and frequent retreat and mission director. All are welcome to

attend any or all of the Mission nights and socials afterwards in the

Church Hall.

Spaghetti Dinner

Saturday, February 27, 2010 durig the hours of 4 and 7PM

the Brookfield Methodist Church located at 6951 Grove Street

Brookfield, Ohio will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner with a menu of

ALL YOU CAN EAT Spaghetti w/ meatballs, salad bar, bread and

butter, beverage, and homemade desert.

The donation is $7.00 for adults and $3.00 for children ages

6-12. TAKE OUT AVAILABLE beginning at 3:30pm.

Information 330.448.1001.

Hubbard American Legion

American Legion Post 51 will hold its scheduled

meeting, weather permitting, on the 18th of February

at Post Headquarters. 132 N.Main Street, Hubbard.

Meeting time is 7:30 PM and all veterans of any conflict

dating back to WWII to the present are invited to attend.

Come and enjoy a time of comeraderie and fellowship with

other vets. Veterans of peacetime service are also invited

to attend. Refrehments and beverages are always served

at the conclusion of each meeting.Hope to see you there..


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GIRARD JV GIRLS BEAT LABRAE

BY MIKE KOLIC

The Girard girls raised their record to 11-6. The girls just took

it to LaBrae from the start, and never looked back. Head JV coach

Robin Durkin was happy to see her girls, hustle and play hard all 4

quarters. Allison Rose was the leading Scorer with 10 points for the

tribe. And others who scored were. Miranda Boyle 6, Caila Carter

6, Brielle Bello 6, Michaelle Angelo 4, and Michaela Sigurani,

Courtney Keller and Linsay Durkin all had 2. The girls won the

game 38-24. Great job girls.

8TH GRADE LOSES THRILLER

AGAINST POLAND

BY MIKE KOLIC

Two cousins Evan and Jimmy Standohar, were all over the

court, hitting shots, playing defense, rebounding, and making

clutch shots. But Girard came up short 46-43 to a great Poland

team. The game came down to some big shots by Poland in the

end. Girard had a good lead going into the 4th quarter, but could-

n't stop Poland's Offense. Jordan Grazzziano had some big shots

with 8 points. Big, Kenny Greaver, had 6 . but also played real

good defense. Joe Colopietro had 5, and Steven Varleconji had 2,

othersve helped this team all year were.Patrick Byrne, Matt Smiley,

Zac Cochran, Tim Mazzella Vincent Maderitz and Chris Vine. this

team was coached by Nick Canterino and Phill Kilbourne. they did

a great job!. This team is loaded with talent. Some of these kids will

end up playing JV next year. they are for sure, that good. they

ended up 11-3 in the regular season. GREAT JOB GUYS .

Hubbard Area Chamber of Commerce

The Hubbard Area Chamber of Commerce would like to

welcome our newest member Quality Inn & Suites located at 4055

Belmont Avenue, Youngstown, Ohio. They have 147 rooms all

recently renovated, including 10 jacuzzi suites, 3 Bridal Suites, an

indoor pool and space for meetings. You can also have pool par-

ties there, or conduct your meetings there. Contact them at 330-

759-3180 or visit them at www.qualityinnyoungstownoh.com.

Interested in joining the Hubbard Area Chamber of Commerce?

Contact us at 330-534-5120. We offer Business and 501C Non-

Profit memberships.

Need a Jolt of Football?

Don't forget! This Sunday 2:00 at the Hubbard High School

auditorium we will be premiering the 2009 season highlights. Re-

live winning 10 games in a row!

very close. I credit my col-

leagues who teach the seniors

for their efforts.‖

In addition to passage rate

on the state boards, another

important benchmark is the

number of graduates who are

using their skills in the career

field. Denamen says the num-

bers are impressive. ―Some of

our kids are choosing to attend

college and are working part

time to support the cost of their

tuition. We have many gradu-

ates employed in the area and

they speak highly of the training

they received at the TCTC.‖

Alison Walton, a 2009

graduate from Hubbard, was

ecstatic to share her feelings

about her teacher. ―Mrs. Dena-

men is an amazing teacher. She

made personal connections

with us and we know that she

cared. Last year, I was hospital-

ized because of surgery. When I

returned, she stayed after

school to help me catch up. Her

concern touched me deeply.‖

Brandi Meixelberger is a

senior from Harding. She

stated, ―Mrs. Denamen is a

perfectionist. She knows that to

be successful that we have to be

good. She is specific in her

expectations, but makes sure

that we understand why we are

doing something.‖ Nicole Hari-

son is a senior from blank. She

focused on the interpersonal

skills demonstrated by her

teacher. ―Mrs. Denamen is

capable of providing tough

love. There is a right way and a

wrong way of doing things and

she makes sure that we know

the difference. All of us appreci-

ate, however, that she never

belittles or puts anyone down.

She is a great role model for

our class.‖

When Denamen was in-

formed of her award, she said

that she did not need to be the

center of attention. As Lee

Corso would say, ―Not so fast

my friend.‖ Your students feel

differently. So do many, many

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EXCITING NEW AFTERSCHOOL

OPPORTUNITIES NOW AVAILABLE

Refuge Ministries, Inc. will be hosting an open house on Satur-

day February 27, at 6:00 p.m. Please join us to hear about this

new community service organization and what we will offer to

young people.

Refuge Ministries is located in a 9,000 sq. ft. facility to provide

a safe place for teenagers to come together. It was established in

November, 2009, and was oocated in a 9,000 sq. ft. facility to

provide a safe place for teenagers to come togriginally an after-

school division of Safehouse Ministries, Inc.. Refuge offers a variety

of different programs including tutoring, computers, one-on-one

mentorship, fitness programs, free meals and much more. Focusing

energies on teaching young people the importance of making wise

decisions, Refuge will equip them to become the leaders of tomor-

row in their homes, schools, churches, and communities.Refuge

Ministries, Inc. is a certified 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is

supported through the generosity of local donors. Because of these

donations, students in the surrounding areas are able to enjoy

everything Refuge has to offer at no cost.We invite you to be a part

of this incredible opportunity! Refuge is located at 1155 Churchill

Hubbard Rd. in Liberty Township. Please come and see for yourself

everything Refuge Ministries has to offer on Saturday February 27

at 6:00 p.m.We hope to see you then!For more information please

visit Refuge or call Andy at 330.219.3170 or visit facebook.com/

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WARNING:

DELINQUENT TAX NOTICE

A new tax season is upon us, remember you must file and

**PAY** by April 15, 2010. If your taxes are received on April 16,

2010 or after a late fee will be assessed. Due to the increasing

amount of delinquent city taxes, the city administration has decided

to take a more aggressive approach on collection of money owed.

Any person delinquent is encouraged to contact the Tax Office by

the end of February to avoid further action. Taxes not filed or paid

up to 2008 will be turned over to the court. The court will set your

payment schedule and schedules not followed could result in your

arrest.

It sure is cool to see one of

my dads favorite athletes coach-

ing. Robin Durkin Girard’s JV

coach was always on the top of

my dads interview list after a

game, because she played the

game one way "ALL OUT". She

was on some great teams while

playing at Girard. Robins fresh-

men team went 23-3. She said

Lisa Pozeka was the best player

she played with. Coach Saxon

did really a great job with this

group of girls. Robin coached 10

years ago, with the junior high.

And has come back, to help out

with coach Saxon, being the new

JV coach. But she has a unique

opportunity, to coach her daugh-

ter Linsay. Her husband Bill was a

great all around athlete, who I’m

sure, Is giving her some support.

Robin is proud, and happy, to be

back on the hardwood at GHS.

She said "It's different these days,

the sports just overlap each other.

The kids aren't as dedicated as

they could be. They are involved

in a lot". She likes this group of

girls. Robin would like the girls to

lift in the summer, to get stronger

and quicker. She is one of those

people, you don't get away from.

Great Job Robin.

The boys basketball team is

playing hard night in and night

out. They just don't have the size

to play, some of the teams they

are playing. It sure is going to be

interesting to play GHS in the

playoffs. This coaching staff has

worked hard to get the most out

of theses kids.

The wrestling sectionals are

this weekend at Rootstown. Look

out! The Cardiero machine is

coming to town. And they will be

led by last year state qualifier

Nico "The Pitt Bull" Francis. This is

the time of year, when upsets

happen. You have to be on your

"A" game. So good luck to all the

Girard athletes. I hope to see Tod

Park with new basketball rims for

the kids.

They have been broke for 3

years. Lets get the kids off the

streets and on the courts.

KOLIC’S KORNER

BY MIKE KOLIC

TCESC accepting reservations for

the Adventures in Math, Science

and Technology Conference

Trumbull County Educational Service Center will hold its sec-

ond annual Adventures in Math, Science and Technology Confer-

ence at LaBrae High School on Saturday, March 6, 2010.

The keynote speaker is Tammy Worcester, a teacher who has

provided professional development and training in technology

integration. Her website www.tammyworcester.com is a popular

resource for teachers around the world. Worcester will deliver two

messages at this conference on the topic of using technology in the

classroom.

The conference will also feature demonstrations of SMART-

Boards, student response systems and new technologies for literacy

in math and science. There will be many breakout sessions offering

information about integrating the content areas of math, science,

technology and reading in your classroom. The conference will

also feature demonstrations by robotics and Lego teams.

Trumbull County Educational Service Center is now accepting

registrations for this half-day conference, which will run from 8 a.m.

to 1 p.m. Registration materials are available on the website at

www.trumbull.k12.oh.us under the professional development sec-

tion.

OHIO CULTURAL

ALLIANCE

When the Ohio Cultural Alliance meets for its 6 p.m. dinner

meeting on Monday, March 1, the speaker will be Jim Graham,

President of United Auto Workers Local 1112 at Lordstown. Mr.

Graham, an immigrant from Greece, has distinguished himself in

the field of labor and as an activist in the Mahoning Valley.

The meeting will be held at Archangel Michael Greek Ortho-

dox Church Hall located at 401 12th Street in Campbell. The meal

will be prepared by the church caterers and will feature some

Greek delicacies. Cultural enrichment will be provided by a local

Greek dance group.

The cost for the evening is $13 for each paid up member and

$18 for others. Mail reservations to OCA, PO Box 561, Canfield,

OH 44406-0561 no later than Tuesday, February 23.

Those attending are asked to bring non-perishable foods and/

or personal items for Park Vista Retirement residents.

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The Home Builders/

Remodelers Association of Ma-

honing Valley will host their 59th

Annual non-profit Home &

Garden Show in the Mahoning

Valley on February 26, 27 &

28. Window World presents the

59th Annual HBA Home & Gar-

den Show at Mr. Anthony’s

Banquet Center on South Ave.

in Boardman. The show will

feature various vendors display-

ing ―What’s New!‖ for your

home. For the first time in 58

years, the gate for this show is

FREE for consumers to attend.

The Free Consumer Gate is

available thanks to Banner Sup-

ply, Boak & Sons Roofing &

Insulation, WW Heating & Air

Conditioning and Zinz Con-

struction & Restoration.

The economic turnaround

in our nation will be led by

housing, and this is the first stop

for consumers to visit with Valley

Contractors backed by the HBA

name. This year’s event is shap-

ing up to be the best HBA Show

with the most variety of busi-

nesses exhibiting at the HBA

Home & Garden Show.

Window World representa-

tives will be on hand to discuss

the energy savings that you will

receive from replacement win-

dows in your home. Not only

that, they will be able to give

you information on how to

qualify for the $1500 Energy

Tax Credit Savings from the

Federal Government on your

taxes.

With the tough economic

times our nation is experiencing,

home owners are staying at

home more and are ―sprucing it

up.‖ The HBA show has vendors

for every aspect of the home.

From kitchen remodeling, bath-

tub/bathroom updates, lighting,

garage doors, roofing, flooring,

hardwood, concrete covering,

concrete leveling and even

building a new home, the HBA

Show has something for every-

body.

This year’s event will be

packed with beauty! The HBA

Show will have 6 fully land-

scaped gardens to get you

ready for spring! Together these

landscapers will showcase over

5,000 square feet of beautiful

outdoor living.

Mr. Anthony’s is the perfect

location to host the Home &

Garden Show! With more than

600 parking spaces, a well lit

interior, wide aisles and ease of

access from anywhere in the

three county area. This facility

offers a great venue for the

future of the HBA Home & Gar-

den Show. Consumers know

that they will talk with profes-

sional contractors because it is

the HBA Home & Garden

Show. They know and trust HBA

vendors.

This year’s event is spon-

sored by, Window World, Ban-

ner Supply, Boak & Sons Roof-

ing & Insulation, WW Heating &

Air Conditioning, Zinz Con-

struction & Restoration, Arm-

strong, Better Business Bureau,

Verizon Wireless, The Vindica-

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HBAMV.org. There is no cost

for anybody attending the show.

For more information on exhib-

iting your company at the show

or simply attending, please

contact HBA Executive Director

Joshua Aikens at 330-965-

9779 or [email protected].

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Delay in Tax Holiday: The

Trumbull County Auditor has

informed the Hubbard Town-

ship Fiscal Officer that there is

going to be a delay in the Tax

Holiday for Lighting Districts that

the Trustees passed in early

January 2010. The delay will

set the holiday, or non-

collection, to the second half tax

duplicate due in 2011. The

Auditor informed the Township

that granting such tax holidays

can be accomplished in whole

year periods only so the tax

break will come a little later

than originally planned.

Housing Demolitions: The

Township is proceeding with the

Federal Housing demolition

grant with the addition of an-

other two units. 6505 Rachel-

len and 2211 Wick Campbell

Rd are now on the demolition

list for round two of the pro-

gram. The Township is also

proceeding with local agree-

ments on upgrading other prop-

erties on the demo list. How-

ever, until such time the agree-

ments are completed, the

―unfit‖ structures may still be

torn down.

Eastgate Appointment:

Hubbard Township Trustee Fred

Hanley was elected to the East-

gate Regional Council of Gov-

ernments, Finance Executive

Committee and the General

Policy Board. Hanley has been

both Chairman and Vice Chair-

man and has served the Citi-

zens Advisory Council since

1978.

Township Receives Aggre-

gation Grant: The Trumbull

County Commissioners have

informed the Township Trustees

that they will share a First En-

ergy Aggregation Grant with

Hubbard Township. Hubbard

Township’s share of the Aggre-

gation Grant will be in excess of

$87,000 and is from the sav-

ings township residents received

by signing with First Energy for

their electric power. Over

3,000 township households

signed on with First Energy

through the County Aggrega-

tion Plan and have saved thou-

sands of dollars on their power

use. The new plan through the

Trumbull County Commis-

sioner’s Electric Aggregation

Plan will save an additional 6%

this year by using First Energy.

The Trumbull County Commis-

sioners Natural Gas Aggrega-

tion Plan is also providing sav-

ings for those citizens that have

signed on to the county plan.

Hubbard Township is being

urged to use the grant for green

technology projects.

Township Property Mainte-

nance Committee: Zoning

Administrator John Pieton has

informed the Trustees that the

Property Maintenance Commit-

tee has held its first meeting and

is proceeding with organiza-

tional tasks. The committee will

serve as a precursor to the offi-

cial formulation of a property

maintenance policy to be incor-

porated into the Hubbard

Township Zoning Resolution for

residential properties. If you

wish to participate or attend

committee meetings, please

contact Mr. Pieton at 330-534-

2161 daily until noon for addi-

tional details.

Additional Stimulus Funds

through Eastgate: The Town-

ship has been informed by East-

gate Regional Council of Gov-

ernments that 9.3 million dol-

lars is being made available for

competitive community projects

under the President’s Stimulus

Program for 2010. The Town-

ship has taken advantage of the

past grant program with two

awards in 2009. The Township

is now formulating a submission

for this most recent round of

applications in 2010/2011,

and will be for road and right of

way improvements.

Special Meeting: The

Hubbard Township Trustees will

meet for a work session on

March 3, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at

the Township Administration

Building, 2600 Elmwood Drive.

This special meeting/workshop

will be to establish appropria-

tions for all township depart-

ments for fiscal year 2010

based upon projections from

the County Auditor.

Trustees Zoning Hearing:

The Hubbard Township Trustees

will meet in Special Session on

March 10, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.

at the Township Administration

Building, 2600 Elmwood Drive,

for the purpose of a Public

Hearing on Zoning Case #09-

002. This case contains admin-

istrative and language changes

to the Hubbard Township Zon-

ing Resolution and does not

involve any property zone classi-

fication changes.

Additional Grant Funding

Requests: With the latest efforts

at stimulating the economy, the

Township is preparing applica-

tions for grant and match fund-

ing from several governmental

sources to address several

township projects. Currently,

the Township is processing ap-

plications for an additional

tornado/disaster warning siren

for the Harding Park-eastern

township region. Funding is

also being sought for a records

storage facility, a salt storage

dome for the Township Road

Department and a police vehi-

cle storage building. Grant

awards are predicated on points

awarded for projects, and with

funding cuts by the State, com-

petition will be tough.

New Police Vehicle: Chief

Todd Coonce has reported that

the Township Police Department

has received an additional Ford

4x4 Explorer. The 2010 Ford,

built in Louisville, Kentucky, will

make the third 4X4 vehicle for

the department and will serve

the officers well, especially dur-

ing major snow events such as

the one that we are experienc-

ing now.

Hubbard Township Board of Trustees:

Meeting of February 8, 2010

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GALLAVANTIN’ In memory of Jane A. Harris

By SueEllen Harris-Davis

Frisky squirrels in the yard seem undaunted

By winter's chilling blast,

A treasured bit from a hidden cache,

Seems to be all they ask.

Some days this week it was only the squirrels that dared to

venture out into the yard clinging to tree branches which were

already filled with heavy amounts of snow. They actually helped to

shake off some of winter's white "gift" as some would call it when

the landscape is newly blanketed with the wonder of a gently fal-

ling snow, continuously falling snow, never-ending snow. The

beauty of the yard gives way it seems after the first good blast of

winter to what most call "cabin fever." Shutting in those who would

rather be cozy by the fireside than to venture out in deep snow

beyond their highest boot tops is Mother Nature's way of demand-

ing that some take a rest for a while to take in the beauty of the

seasons. As long as the white wonderland can be viewed from

indoors, some can appreciate the season's picturesque change in

our yards. The squirrels have helped in knocking off the snow from

the pine trees in our yard. Now if we can only train them to do

something about the long ice cycles attached to the house their

job might be complete.

Snow has been the topic of most news broadcasts and the

inconvenience of closing and canceling many activities including

schools often is a frustration to many. The Weather Channel took

time this week to show home videos of people having fun in the

snow especially children and their families as many who have

grown up in the South have never seen snow before. We often

take the change in the seasons here in Ohio for granted and are

oft reminded that not everybody has to deal with slippery roads

and rescheduled events around the country. My cousins David and

Pam Patterson moved to the Carolinas to have warmer winters

with their grandchildren and son David and his wife relocated their

to find a job. They are probably some of the only people on their

streets to know how to drive in the snow there. The news commen-

tators said that every state in the union except Hawaii had snow

this week which was a very unique circumstance. In many places in

our town of Girard it is still difficult to get around. As soon as the

snow is cleared in streets and driveways, it seems to snow just

enough to cover things again and add to the already large piles of

snow and ice. Under the firmly packed snow is often a layer of ice

that has long been forgotten when the first snow came down. It's

still there. Many of us unfortunately have found it when walking to

businesses or even to work. I'd like to think that this weather will

change soon but I am reminded that my daughter Heidi was born

on April 13th and when we took her home on the 18th, it was in a

blizzard and had to bundle her up in blankets because of the cold

snowy weather. Spring will return and those "snow birds" who

made their way early to Florida or other parts South are sorry now

they didn't take along a few of their winter clothes from home.

Their only consolation is that it probably melts faster and they,

being from the frozen North, at least know how to drive in the

white stuff. Enjoy a warm fire, a hot cup of cocoa, and watch the

Winter Olympics. They have warm temperatures and rain.

Competition is the catalyst that propels the nation into suc-

cess in schools, sports, and business ventures as well. Though we

often don't like to admit it, we all must deal with the "Competitive

Spirit of America" whether positive or negative in its influence. We

see it everyday in classrooms, work places, and even in social

situations with organizations all vying for funding on different levels

in grants, from individuals, and other sources to perpetuate the

existence of what someone feels is a worthwhile organization or

cause. If you don't watch the Winter Olympics and are not particu-

larly a sports fan, you should at least take time to listen to the sto-

ries behind some of the athletes competing in Vancouver, British

Columbia, Canada. The struggles both physically, emotionally,

and mentally that some have had to endure and yet continue their

quest for success at their sport is truly amazing. Most seem to have

had adversity which had to be overcome and many have had to

face overwhelming tragedy in their lives with unexpected illness,

injury, or death of a beloved family member. Yet these young peo-

ple have overcome these trials and gone above and beyond what

anyone could expect of them to succeed. Many of these young

athletes are truly and inspiration to us all in what they strive to

achieve and what they have struggled to overcome. Take time in

these next two weeks to view some of the events in the Winter

Olympics and pay special attention to the stories of determination,

the unwillingness to accept defeat at any level. Some of these

young athletes exemplify the ability of the human spirit to rise

above any adversity that life deals to them. Enjoy these moments

of triumph in these young Olympians remembering that they rep-

resent us in so many important ways.

The Girard Boys Basketball Team is soon to go into Tourna-

ment. The season's final Home game on the regular season calen-

dar is on Tuesday, February 16th, weather permitting. The Girard

High School Gymnasium is the site of the game and parking lots

should be cleared in time for the JV Game which begins at 6 p.m.

The Varsity Boys Game will begin at approximately 7 p.m. The

game will be against Champion. The final game of the season will

be Away at LaBrae on Friday, February 19th. The Girard Girls

Basketball Final Regular Season Game is scheduled Away at

Struthers on Wednesday, February 17th. The game will begin at 6

p.m. with the JV Girls Game and the Varsity will begin at approxi-

mately 7 p.m. there. Good luck to all the basketball teams at all

grade levels as they begin Tournament play.

There will be an Early Dismissal of classes from kindergarten

through the 12th grade on Wednesday, February 17th, for a

teacher's in service meeting scheduled throughout the Girard City

School District. Usually these meetings are mandated by the State

of Ohio and required certain instruction for teachers. Interim Re-

ports are due on February 19th but may have to be changed be-

cause of the weather conditions and the necessary days off. Road

conditions that are safe for students are the key factor in closing

schools throughout the area.

Valentine's Day card exchange and parties in the Elementary

Classrooms at Prospect will have to be rescheduled for this week

sometime since the Valentine Day Parties were to be held last

Wednesday when school was called off because of weather condi-

tions. Parents and students will be notified by the school as to

when they will be held.

Valentine's Day is often a well remembered time for family

and friends. It has been expanded for more than remembering

"Sweethearts" only which is still a great reason for observing the

day. Expressing love to friends and family members has also be-

come a part of the Valentine's Day Traditions. Flower shops,

Candy shops, and Gift shops were busy in town even on Sunday

this year since February 14th fell on Sunday, stores remained open

for those last minute shoppers who wanted to find something spe-

cial for a loved one. Restaurants also had "deals" on "meals" to

entice couples to eat out at a nice place for the day and enjoy a

time together away from the kitchen and household chores. The

minister of the Girard First United Methodist Church, Rev. Betsy

Schenk, in her children's sermon made sure that all listeners left

with a Valentine Card from her and a red candy heart sucker. Of

course the "kids" in the Adult Choir all got one from her too.

My dad Edgar made Valentine's Day fun. He never forgot to

bring something special home for an his "girls" as he would call us.

Usually my mother Jane got something extra special from him

such as a large fancy decorated box of candy, or Channel NO.5

perfume, or a piece of jewelry like a heart she could wear when

they would go out to special dinners in town. Mrs. 0', my grand-

mother Grace as he would call her, would get a fancy handker-

chief or scarf, red of course, and I would get a special box of

chocolates all decorated with fancy ribbons. My dad would usually

get a red tie from us or a new shirt and my grandmother would fix

his favorite dinner and a special pie for dessert. We made every

special day throughout the year one to celebrate as a family. We

always had surprises we would share and planned each time with

something fun to remember. Those days were always ones to look

forward to just by being able to celebrate them together.

There were a number of specialty stores in downtown Girard

to shop. Charles Shops had men's and women's clothing and al-

ways had a variety of gifts that were one of a kind items. They even

gift wrapped them while you waited and helped you pick some-

thing out that fit they occasion. They new all their customers per-

sonally and would be able to pick the correct sizes too. Beautiful

ladies scarves came in special boxes as well as being gift-wrapped

for the day. Jewelry items on the women's side and fancy handker-

chiefs in boxes too with red ribbon tied around them were a great

gift of those times. My grandmother Grace never left the house to

go to church, Circle, or Unit without one of those handkerchiefs

tucked under her watchband in a color to match her outfit.

Candy at Rodney Ann's was a stop especially for Valentine's

Day and the fancy boxes with an assortment of chocolate delica-

cies was something you wouldn't want to miss. There were a num-

ber of other places in the downtown area of Girard that provided

special greeting cards, small stuffed animals, dolls, and various

other gift items that anyone in the family would enjoy. Shoe stores

were another stop that shoppers enjoyed with two such places on

the downtown streets. If they didn't have your size, they would

make an effort to order them in quickly and pick up would be in

just a few days. Ben Franklin's Five and Ten Cent Store was on

Liberty Street in the downtown Girard area and the store was filled

with many items you couldn't find anywhere else. The Girard Hard-

ware was equal to none other in the area in its service and variety

of hard- to-find parts and equipment for any type of job at home

or in a business.

The downtown of Girard is growing with small new busi-

nesses. Several gift shops such as Daffin's Candies, Karen's Joy,

Vintage, and More, Peggy 11agill-Celedonia's Gift Shop, and

several others that are trying to make Girard a place for their busi-

ness have opened on Liberty Street and State Street. Someone

recently reminded me that in front of what is now the Chase Bank

there used to be a system of pipes that would melt the snow from

the sidewalk and we reminisced about watching the steam rise as

the water evaporated. Shops were busy even on Sunday this year

downtown thanks to shoppers choosing to spend their time locally

looking for gifts. Their patronage is appreciated by local busi-

nesses who are trying to stay open and be a part of Girard.

Good food is also part of the atmosphere located in down-

town Girard and a stroll down Liberty Street in the business area

will give a variety of food places to visit from morning 'til night. Up

and down State Street is a another variety of food establishments

serving all types of simple to complete meal dining from breakfast

hours until late at night. These places employ Girard people and

as a community we need to do as much as possible to promote

these eating places among friends and family so they stay open.

Many are owned and operated by local Girard residents who like

to stay in Girard both to live and work here. Service and menus

are excellent in all of these places also.

Christina Costello has been made a manager of the Dunkin

Donuts on Salt Springs Road. She is a graduate of Girard High

School and also a graduate of Youngstown State University. Many

employees there are from Girard. Her brother Joe Costello is also

a graduate of GHS and a college graduate with ajob location in

the Carolina's. It is nice to see hometown people being promoted

to positions within their workplaces. Congratulations. Christina was

an outstanding student at Girard and was a Beta Club President

as well as being involved in many other organizations at GHS. Her

leadership skills, knowledge, and her ability to work with others

positively will help her succeed in all that she chooses to do. Chris-

tina's mom Linda Costello is part of the staff of Prospect Elemen-

tary School.

Happy Birthday to Girard Intermediate School Teacher Kelly

(Arp) Hontula who celebrated on February 10th. Her husband

John Hontula is employed at Mineral Ridge, Weathersfield Town-

ship Schools, as a school nurse. Best Wishes as you celebrate.

Congratulations to Travis and Andrea Birch on the birth of

Hailey Elizabeth Birch, their new daughter. She is also the grand-

daughter of Melanie and Gus Birch. Hailey was born on February

6th.

On February 22nd, the Red Cross will hold the Girard Blood

Drive at the Girard First United Methodist Church in Fellowship

Hall from 1 to 6 p.m. Donors may enter from the Main Street En-

trance across from the Girard City Building. The church is located

on Market Street in Girard one block west of State Street across

from the Girard Post Office. Donors are really needed as blood

supplies are always row this time of year. For more information,

contact the church office at 330-545-4361 or Ray Nevel who is in

charge of the Girard Blood Drive.

The Hannah Circle of the Girard First United Methodist

Church will have a Soup and Chicken Salad Sale. They will be

selling Unstuffed Pepper Soup for $5.00 a quart and Chicken

Salad for $5.00 a pound. They will also be selling Croissants for

$.50 cents each on Sunday, March 7th. The deadline to order is

Sunday, February 28th. Pick ups for orders will be after worship

services on March 7th. Make checks out to Hannah Circle for

payment in advance. Orders only will be for sale and pickup. Call

the church to place an order at 330-545-4361.

Girard City Schools Prospect Elementary Kindergarten Regis-

tration is now underway for the 2010-2011 School Year. Children

who are five years old by September 30th and have received the

required immunizations which are 5 DPT, 4 Polio, 2 MMR, Hepati-

tis B Series (3 doses), and Varicella (2 doses) , should pick up a

packet of information at Prospect Elementary School, Girard Free

Library, or the Girard Superintendent's Office. A Physician's Report,

in the packet, must be filled out by a physician and returned by the

first day of school with the above information on it. Parents or

guardians should return completed packets between March 1 st to

the 12th to Prospect Elementary School Office. Required docu-

mentation includes the child's Birth Certificate, Complete Immuni-

zations, Food Stamp or Medicaid Card, Social Security Card,

Custody Papers, and IEP or MFE if applicable. Proof of Residency

must be established by the parent or guardian by presenting a

Mortgage or bank payment book or Lease which must be nota-

rized, Utility bills, two pieces of business mail or a Valid Ohio

Driver's License. Only completed packets will be accepted and a

screening scheduled. Screenings are scheduled for April 12th and

April 13th at the Girard Free Library by appointment only. Prospect

Elementary School must have all required documentation for

placement in a class for the 2010-2011 School Year. Children

need not be present for the Registration. A Kindergarten Screening

Evaluation and Visitation of Kindergarten Classrooms will be

scheduled during registration. That sounds like a lot but it is neces-

sary paperwork that schools have to have now for all children not

only those that are entering but also for those currently in atten-

dance. The Prospect Principal, Mrs. Debra Gratz, the staff, admin-

istrators, and teachers want to encourage new students and are

happy to answer any questions parents or guardians may have.

Call the school for more information at 330545-3854 and they

will be happy to help in any way. Don't wait until the end of sum-

mer if you are considering entering your child in school. It is im-

portant that you do so now so that they can be entered on time

and have a positive beginning of their school years. Kindergarten

visitation is held now so that they may visit a kindergarten class

with current students to see what they are doing in their classrooms

and to meet the kindergarten teachers. Prospect Elementary

School has won many awards for their care, encouragement, and

concern for the success of their students and for creating a positive

atmosphere for learning. Call or stop in for information about

beginning school for your child in Kindergarten at Prospect Ele-

mentary School.

The PTO at Prospect Elementary School had to cancel their

February Meeting due to weather conditions. There will be a meet-

ing on the first Tuesday in March at the school cafeteria. Call the

school office for the exact time. Officers for the new school year

will soon be selected for both Prospect Elementary School and

Girard Intermediate School. If you are a parent or grandparent,

consider being an officer or committee person. They need your

help. The fundraiser going on right now is Daffin's Easter Candy.

There is a brochure in the school office for viewing or contact any

Elementary School child for orders. They will be here in time for

Easter and it will help the PTO fund activities for all the children to

enjoy. A Spring Party and the End of the Year Festivities will be

planned as well as other events from now until the end of the year

which enhance the educational experience for the student and

activities which include the entire family which are held in the cafe-

teria in the Spring. Call the school for info about the candy sale

and other fundraisers and activities for students.

Girard High School Drama Club will be presenting the musi-

cal "Aladdin" on stage in the Girard High School Auditorium on

Friday, February 26th, Saturday, February 27th, both at 7 p.m.,

and Sunday, February 28th at 2 p.m. Senior Andrew' Johntony is

playing the part of "Aladdin" with Miranda Boarts as "Jasmin." The

villain of the story is "Jafar" played by Tyler Norris with his side-kick

in crime, "Iago" the parrot played by Rachel Clifford. The "Sultan" is

Sam Mohn. The Royal Guard "Razoul" is played by Joe Asente.

The "Genie" is played by Kim Simeon. Students from Girard High

School and Girard Junior High School are featured performers in

the production. Tickets will be sold at the door. Adults will be

$5.00, Students and Senior Citizens will be $4.00. Don't miss this

delightful show filled with mystery, enchantment, and adventure for

all ages.

Girard High School has been ranked as one of the best High

Schools in the USA. This was a three step process. The first two

steps ensured that the schools winning this designation serve all

their students well, using state proficiency standards as the bench-

marks. For those schools that made it past the first two steps, a

third step assessed the degree to which schools prepare student~

for college-level work. GHS received the bronze medal this year.

Girard staff, students, and administrators hope to win the gold

medal next year. They feel that Girard students deserve a gold

medal effort every day not only for their class work but for their

service to school and community as well as their dedication to the

many activities they participate in throughout the school year. Hats

off to all for the achievement of this National Recognition.

Wendy Shone who was in a recent car accident in this bad

weather on Belmont A venue is doing better and is back at school.

She is in her last semester at Youngstown State University working

towards her degree in nursing. She is still feeling the effects of the

car accident which totaled her car with a head on collision. Good

luck to Wendy as she finishes her degree and we are all glad you

are feeling better. Be careful out there. Wendy is the daughter of

Beverly Young a retired Girard Teacher.

Tom Archer retired last May from Girard Junior High after

over thirty five years in the- Girard City School System as a Science

Teacher, Physical Education and Health Teacher, a Middle School

Principal, and Track and Field Coach to mention just a few of his

many tasks over those years. His wife Jean has been battling can-

cer these past few months. All three of their children, Josh, Emily,

and Sarah, graduated from Girard High School and were not only

great students but great people like their parents. Cards and notes

of encouragement would surely be appreciated.

Pete Gabriel and wife Julie were out with friends for Valen-

tine's Day after church to enjoy a dinner together. Pete is a retired

history teacher and coach from Girard High School. Pete was a

past president of the Girard Education Association and became an

expert on the health insurance for the teacher's association helping

many understand the process and paperwork involved. Pete had

on a bright red shirt for the day and also a "special tie" for the day

as he was always noted for in his classroom. The tie had a picture

of King Kong on it with the movie background. The first Christmas

after Pete retired, all the teachers in Girard High School found a

tie that had belonged to Pete in their mailboxes as a special

"Christmas Remembrance" with a note attached for the holidays.

Each teacher wore their tie for the day and a picture that ended up

in the yearbook. It was a great Christmas gift for all of us with

great fun attached to it as we all fondly remembered the friendship

we all shared with Pete and his leadership of the teacher's associa-

tion. His mother-in-law is 94 years old and is still at Autumn Hill's

Care Center. Pete would stop in and see my mother and me when

he was able to take a few moments. His words were always en-

couraging during such a tough time.

Valentine's Day is over and March will soon be here with

better weather I hope. My mother Jane loved Spring and it can't

get here soon enough. Stay warm by the fire. Better days are

ahead.


Adults $8.75 • Seniors $8.50

Children 6-12 $4.00 (under 6 –free) Dinners include ...baked or fried fish, parsley potatoes, pieroghi,

coleslaw, applesauce, bread and butter, homemade desserts and beverage.

Free parking available.

St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church 4453 Warren Sharon Road Vienna, Ohio

Presents Their Famous Fish Dinners Every Friday during Lent

Starting February 19th—March 26th • 4-7 p.m. (Carry out starts at 3:30 p.m.)

42 North Main Street • Hubbard, OH 44425

330-534-1539

Refrigerators • Washers • Dryers • Dishwashers Stoves • Ranges • Microwaves • Dehumidifiers

And More!

Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Friday Lenten Specials Health Eating - All Baked Never Fried

1. Beer Battered Cod Dinner . . $7.99 w/Side Salad & 1 Side

2. Beer Battered Cod Wrap . . . $5.99 w/Lettuce, Tomata, Mayo, or Tartar Suace (Cheese Avail.)

3. Haddock in Butter & Garlic . . $7.99 w/Side Salad & 1 Side

4. Crab Cake on Baguette . . . . $5.99 w/1 Side

5. Pirogi Dinner . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 w/Side Salad

6. Shrimp & Fries Basket . . . . $6.99

SIDES: Cabbage & Noodles, Coleslaw, Fumi SOUPS: Clam Chowder, Pasta Fagoli

Come experience our great atmosphere With Your Friends!

Sat. Night Feb. 20th • 8-11 p.m.

John Koebel & Joe Faletti

Fish Dinner

St. Mark Orthodox Church

3560 Logan Way • Liberty, OH 44505

330-759-8383

Baked or Fried Fish

Macaroni & Cheese or Fries,

Coleslaw, Rolls & Butter

$9.00

Open Fridays 3:30-6:30

Large

Portions Fish

off the Dish!

Carry Out or Dine In!

Hubbard Community Youth Baseball/

Softball program signup

The last day to sign up for the Hubbard Community Youth

League Baseball/Softball programs is March 1, 2010. Forms are

available at Shop and Save in Hubbard. There will be a $10.00

late fee. Anyone signing up after that date will be put on a waiting

list. Please contact Ted Thirion at 330-534-5954 with any ques-

tions. Anyone, ages 13 or older, interested in being a referee for

Baseball/Softball for the coming season please contact Ted Thirion

at 330-534-5954. The next meeting for the Hubbard Community

Youth League will be held on March 7, 2010 in the City Building.

General meeting begins at 7:00 p.m.

Trumbull SWCD

Supervisors Sworn In at

State SWCD Convention

For Immediate Release: Richard Houk of Newton Township

and Peter Kepner of Hartford Township, newly re- elected Trum-

bull Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Supervisors,

were sworn into office on the floor of the Ohio House of Repre-

sentatives Chamber by Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Tho-

mas J. Moyer during the Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Con-

servation District’s 67th annual meeting held in Columbus. This

meeting brought together nearly 400 conservation leaders

throughout the state, including Supervisors and staff from Ohio’s

88 county SWCDs, leaders of the Ohio Department of Natural

Resources, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Na-

tional Association of Conservation Districts, Ohio Farm Bureau

Federation, Ohio State University Extension, and many key con-

servation related Ohio businesses. The event focused on the

theme ―Conservation: Leading into the Future.‖

A few of the highlights of this year’s event includes a taping

of the OFBF’s ―Town Hall Ohio‖ radio show, a new leadership

academy focused on conservation related issues, and a delegate

session conducted in the Ohio House of Representatives Cham-

ber located in the Ohio Statehouse. Trumbull County’s delegate

was Bruce Lev of Liberty Township who serves as the Board Chair

of the Trumbull County SWCD. Working with staff from the state

and local SWCDs, State Reps Tom Letson, Sandra Harwood, and

Deborah Newcomb assisted in getting the Speakers office to al-

low the OFSWCD to use the chambers during the event.

Additionally, the meeting included a community service pro-

ject which involved food and monetary donations made by the

meeting participants to the Mid Ohio Foodbank. As a result of

this two-day effort, 421 pounds and $520 were donated to help

feed Ohio’s neediest individuals. According to the foodbank’s

representative, 421 meals resulted from this food donation and

the bank will be able to purchase $4,160 dollars worth of food

from the monetary donations offered.

The OFSWCD is a non-profit organization providing support

and assistance to Ohio’s 88 county Soil and Water Conservation

Districts. SWCDs provide a variety of conservation related assis-

tance and programs to landowners and user’s of Ohio’s working

lands -- working hard to keep soils productive and waters clean

throughout the state of Ohio.

For more information on the Trumbull Soil and Water Con-

servation District or the OFSWCD, please contact Mike Wilson

SWCD Administrator at (330) 637-2046 ext 101 or visit the

Trumbull website www.swcd.co.trumbull.oh..us or the OFSWCD

website: www.ofswcd.org.

VFW Honors Member

The Hubbard VFW Post 3767 monthly honorary member is

Bruce Phillips Sr.who will be 90 years young in August.. His tour of

duty was in the Air Force from 1941-1946 during WWII as a me-

chanic on P-38 fighter planes in New Guinea. He also served in

occupied Japan, Guam, Iwo and Pellelau. While in Tokyo, Japan

he helped repair the air base runways.

Bruce has been a lifelong resident of Hubbard along with his

late wife Theresa and his children, Bruce Jr., Debra, Mark and

David. He has been serving the Hubbard VFW for many out-

standing years as Sgt. at Arms as well as many other activities to

honor our fellow veterans. Thank you Bruce, for your service to our

country and community.

Hubbard Conservation Club News

INDOOR ARCHERY IS STARTING ON TUESDAY FEB. 23,

2010 from 6PM to 9PM. Archery will be held every Sunday from

1PM to 4PM and every Tuesday from 6PM to 9PM and will run

through Sunday April 25. We welcome everyone to come out and

join us, for more infomation please call: 330-240-7254

The Hubbard Conservation Club is located at 1760 Wick

Campbell Rd , Hubbard, Oh. The club welcomes new members,

join us at a meeting at 7 PM on the 2Nd

Wednesday of each month

to apply for a membership, for more information call: 330-501-

7650 or 724-813-8633. The club holds a Turkey Shoot every

Thursday at 7PM, for more information call: 330-534-3155.

The club is having an on going Scrap Metal Drive, to donate or for

pick up of metal to be recycled, call: 330-534-8630 or 330-501-

7650. A Concealed Carry Course is offered monthly, for informa-

tion or to make reservations for the next class, call: 330-856-9949

The HCC building and grounds are available for rent at reason-

able rates, for information or to view the building for your event in

2010, call: 330-717-3877.

RMS yearbook orders

Before you know it school will be over. So buy your RMS

yearbook now. The yearbook staff will be selling yearbooks Febru-

ary 22-26 from 7:15 am -7:30 am by the main doors. The cost is

$20. Checks are to be made out to Reed Middle School.

Kay Lanes leagues

Kays Bantam:

Gina Mazaine 116/197, Julianno Srock 99/184, Alyssa

Shonce 77/122, Christian Dixon 101/198, Donald Bishop

156/268, Daniel Barker 103/178.

Kays Prep

Rachel Bendon 160/448, Cheyenne Moore 110/281, Heleena

Thomas 88/258. Elijah DuPonty 104/260, Dakota Kaczmark

120/344, Nick Oblinshky 110/310.

Kay’s Junior

Morgan Shepley 139/408, Miranda Boyle 179/471, Hannah

Guidosh 123/316. Deavon Group 173/431, Bradley Woodley

213/474, Dillon Simmons 127/372.

Girls Basketball Association

The girls basketball association will host over 45 tourna-

ments in the spring 2010. The GBA will be hosting over 45

tournaments in 2010. All tournaments are open for girls

ages 9u-17u. For a free listing of all the GBA Spring 2010

tournaments visit our website at www.gbabasketball.com or

call the basketball office at 740-685-2468. These tourna-

ments are open to all AAU, TBOA, GBA, and other teams

that want to play spring basketball.

“Have A Heart”

For Easter Seals This Valentine’s Day Weekend

Easter Seals of Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana Coun-

ties invites you to participate in their ―Have A Heart‖ event this Val-

entine’s Day weekend. Bring in your mismatched, broken, old or

unwanted gold, silver and/or platinum items to Komara Jeweler’s

two locations and receive CASH! That’s right…you will receive

CASH for your items and then Komara Jeweler’s will donate a

percentage of the value of the items you bring in to Easter Seals.

Proceeds from this three day event will help support Easter

Seals programs and services for children and adults with disabilities

and special needs. ―Have A Heart‖ for Easter Seals this Valentine’s

Day…and help Easter Seals make a difference in the lives of others

in our community! Visit Komara Jeweler’s two locations in Corners-

burg and Howland: February 11th 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. February 12

th

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. February 13th 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

We hope to see you there! For more information please Jodi

Harmon at 330-743-1168 or visit www.mtc.easterseals.com.

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES

RESCHEDULED !!!!

The Parent Teacher Conference night has been rescheduled

for Thursday evening, February 18, 2010. The conferences at the

high school and Reed will be from 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM. The con-

ferences at Roosevelt will be from 3:15 – 9:15 PM.

Parents who have conference appointments are to meet with

their son/daughters’ teacher during the original scheduled time. If

you are unable to keep the appointment time, please notify the

school secretary so that schedule adjustments can be made.

The Roosevelt Family Literacy Night scheduled for Thursday,

February 18, will be rescheduled.

The administration and teaching staff are preparing for the

OGT and the OAA (Ohio Achievement Assessment, formerly the

OAT).

Parents are an important link in helping their child have suc-

cess on these tests. Our school and community must work together

to ensure our continued excellence.

Reed Middle School will be offering parent OAA workshops

on the following dates:

· Thursday, March 18, 6:30 PM

· Tuesday March 23, 6:30 PM

· Thursday, March 25, 6:30 PM

We urge Reed Middle School parents to attend one of these

informative workshops.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at

330-534-1921 x1003.


FOR RENT

Looking for someone to rent this space and put

The Review Newspapers to work for you

or your business. Just call 330-544-5500

and your Advertisement could be here!


Previously Stevenson Elementary School 1144 Braodway Ave.

Masury, OH

330-619-5354

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Another Local Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fri. March 5th

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Southern Justice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sat. March 27th

American, Italian &

Middle Eastern Cuisine

by Chef Nadie

5-7 Happy Hours

Taking Reservations for Private Parties, Holiday

Banquets and Class Reunions. Senior Citizens!

15% Discount from 2-5 p.m. Tues-Fri

Winter

Hours

Tues thru Sat 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

(Open for Lunch and Dinner) Closed Sun. & Mon.

Sat., Feb. 20th • 9 p.m.

Stevenson Inn & Restaurant Proudly Presents

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TOT SPOT DAYCARE

Fun and Learning

8126 Addison Rd. • Masury, OH

330-448-6003

Open 24 Hours as Needed

I would like to take care of your

child in a small but safe family

daycare!

Birth Age to 12 Years Old

Have both indoor and outdoor

program

Open before and after school

program. Certified by Trumbull County and

Also Accept Private Pay!

Tammy Wilson

The Second Annual

St. George Croatian Center/Croatian Home 3200 Vestal Rd., Youngstown, OH

Doors Open at 1:00 p.m. Admission $3.00

Door Prizes • Food Products • Handmade Items Music CD’s • 50/50 Raffle • Chinese Auction

Croatian Music will be provided for your listening pleasure

1:30 p.m. by Happy Hearts Tamburitzans and a very tal-ented group of young men which includes: Peter and David

Kosovec, Bob Sestili, and Justin Greenwald.

For information, call Renee at 330-788-2154 or The Croatian Home 330-799-0914.

Show your “Croatian Pride There will be something for everyone!

Dobro Dosi!

The road to better

Advertising, starts here!

Call us at 330-544-5500 and let


HELEN BLACK MILLER CHAPEL

AVAILABLE FOR 2010 RENTALS

The Mercer County Historical Society is pleased to announce

the availability of its Helen Black Miller Memorial Chapel for wed-

dings, recitals, and concerts in 2010. Preserved and moved to its

current location in the 1970’s by the Historical Society, the chapel

was originally known as the Church of St. Edmund the Martyr.

This historic chapel can hold 100 guests for weddings, recit-

als, and other approved community events. It is also the home of

the Society’s Chamber Players, who give free concerts of chamber

music there three times a year. The Helen Black Miller Memorial

Chapel is located on the grounds of the Historical Society on the

Courthouse Square in Mercer. Photos are available on our website

at www.mchspa.org. Please call the Historical Society at 724-662-

3490 for more information about rental.

Dear Editor;

Kelley-Robb Funeral Home of Hubbard, Ohio is embarking

on a new program of honoring our fallen veterans, police officers

and fire fighters by flying the flag of their branch of service directly

below the flag of our United States. It will be flown in front of Kelley

-Robb Funeral Home from the time they are made aware of the

funeral until the burial takes place. On behalf of Hubbard veterans

and those of VFW Post 3767, we greatly appreciate their new pol-

icy and hope that this program of honoring our heroes will spread

nationwide.

Tony Kavalesky, Chaplain of Hubbard VFW Post 3767

Kindergarten registration in Brookfield

Requirements needed to enroll a child in kindergarten are

listed below. A child will not be enrolled until all items are com-

pleted. Official birth certificate, two proofs of residency-must be

current utility bill or lease agreement. All Immunizations. Registra-

tions will be Monday March , 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.

and Thursday, march 11, 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. For more

information please call 724-347-1851.

Hubbard resident to

receive Patrol’s Certificate of

Recognition of heroic actions

A Hubbard man was honored today for his heroic actions

following a one vehicle crash on January 8, 2010, on Salt-Springs

Road, in WeathersfieldTownship in TrumbullCounty.

James M. Noyes was presented with a Certificate of Recogni-

tion today by Lt. Joseph Dragovich, Commander of the Patrol’s

Warren Post, for his selfless actions to assist a crash victim.

On January 8, Mr. Noyes witnessed a vehicle hit the guardrail

and travel down a steep snow-covered embankment where it over-

turned into a creek. Without hesitation or regard for his own per-

sonal safety, Mr. Noyes descended the embankment and entered

the frigid water. The driver of the partially submerged vehicle was

unable to exit his vehicle on his own, so Mr. Noyes pulled the driver

out and helped him to safety. Mr. Noyes then provided aid and

comfort, including his own coat and shirt to help the victim stay

warm, until emergency personnel arrived on the scene.

Girard 7th grade wins over Niles.

Collin Cramer led the tribe

BY MIKE KOLIC

It was a team effort, as Girard drilled Niles 37-18. The sev-

enth grade was led by Collin "Kobe" Cramer. Just like Kobe Bryant,

Cramer could do it all offense, defense and steals. He had 15

points. Others scoring were Kyle Harris 6, Marc Rhodes 4, Isaiah

Hayes 4, and little in size but a real good shooter and defender

Kyle Cario had 4, Christian Bello had 2, as did Tyler Kil-

bourne.Mike Bowser Robert Durr Brian Spence, whose done a

great job all year. Jason Johnson and Mark Zuppo were their

VFW GOLF LEAGUE BANQUET

All 2009 V.F.W. Golf League Members are invited to the

Banquet on March 20, 2010, at the V.F.W. Hall. Doors will Open

at 6:00 and 6:30 dinner will be served. Hope to see you there!

Please remind other members. If you have any questions please

Contact Thom 330-534-3814, Dick 330-534-8135 or Dan 330-

534-2574.

HUBBARD PUBLIC LIBRARY

In accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, the 2009

Annual Financial Report for Hubbard Public Library, 436

West Liberty Street, Hubbard, Ohio has been completed and

filed with the Ohio Auditor of State Office. The report and

cash balance sheets are available for review at the office of

the library's fiscal officer during regular working hours. A

copy of the report can be provided upon request.

ST. PATRICK HUBBARD

FISH FRY

St. Patrick in Hubbard will be holding their annual fish

fries every Friday beginning February 19-March 26 in the

church hall. Times are 4-6 PM. Large Haddock fish dinners

are served either beer battered or baked and Italian baked.

New this year is popcorn shrimp.

Each dinner includes choice of one side, except the

Italian Baked, which come with Italian sauce and shells. All

dinners include coleslaw or applesauce, bread and butter,

beverage, and desert.

This years choice of sides include: French Fries, Mac n

Cheese, Pierogies, and Homemade Halushki. You may dine

in our homey atmosphere or take out. Adult dinners are

$8.00 and children are $ 6.00. You may call ahead for

takeout at 330-534-4219.

SPIECH MENS & BOYS WEAR CLASSIC

BOWLING LEAGUE BELL WICK BOWL:

02/08/2010

HIGH SETS / GAMES: Jim Bryant 279 -741, George Hall

269 -739, Jim Baker 267 -717, Jerry Fralick 253 -708, Joe Simon

244 -699, Al Clark 275 -687, Mark Ferrara 248 -687, Bruce

Curall 265 -667, Matt Clipse 246 -667, and Russ Slagle 233 -

664.

STANDINGS: GCG Construction 6 - 2, Bryant’s Team 6 - 2,

and Industrial Air Control 6 - 2.

HIGH GAMES: Ray Bentley 276, Rich Berry 248, Chuck Fa-

gan 248, Frank Florjancic 244, and Ron Killian 236.

TEAM HIGHS: Mark’s Team 1199-3380, GCG Construction

1108-3181, and Finelli Plumbing 1090-3098.

HUBBARD TOWNSHIP

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Violation of no contact order, Smith St., Noise complaint,

Unwanted person, Criminal simulation, Accident, Drug investi-

gation, Fire alarm, Telephone harassment, 02/04/10 150 1

Disturbance, Accident, Accident, Accident, Tree in roadway,

Disabled vehicle, Accident, Disabled semis, Criminal mischief,

Unruly juvenile, Theft, Medical, Medical, Accident, Medical, Assist

Hubbard Accident, Accident, Animal complaint, AccidentAccident,

Telecommunication harassment, Runaway. Aggravated menacing

Accident, Harassment, Theft of fuel, Accident, Suspicious actrivity,

Assault.

Letter to the

I’d love to hear what your opinion is! Email me at

[email protected]


8th Annual

Sunday, February 28, 2010 12:00-3:00 p.m.

First Christian Church - 140 E. Broadway • Girard, OH

Bake Sale • Homemade Wedding Soup Carry Out Available

Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00 Children 12 and under $3.50

For more information contact Annie 330-501-7551

Sponsored by Girard City Survivors

Tomi Cardinale Floral Designer

Martha Thomas Florist

Event Planning

3415 Eagle Creek Road Leavittsburg, Ohio 44430

330-898-0643 330-550-4663

Adding a special touch to any occasion!

The League of Women Voters of Trumbull County will hold

their February membership dinner meeting on Monday, February

22, 2010 at McMenamy’s Banquet Center on Route 422 in Niles. “What is a Business Incubator” will be the presentation topic

by Barbara Ewing, Economic Development Coordinator from the

Office of Congressman Tim Ryan. She will discuss the Youngstown

Business Incubator and the proposed Warren Business Incubator. Registration is at 6:00 pm with a buffet dinner served at 6:30

p.m. Cost for the dinner meeting will be $12.75. You must RSVP by

Thursday, February 18, 2010 by sending your check made pay-

able to LWV of Trumbull County to P.O. Box 161, Fowler, Ohio

44418 or by contacting Phyllys Savelle at psav-

[email protected] or 330-883-4929. LWV of Trumbull County will also be celebrating the 90

th birth-

day of the League of Women Voters at this meeting. Please join us! The League of Women Voters is a trusted, nonpartisan politi-

cal organization where hands-on work to safeguard democracy

leads to civic improvement. Join LWV and be directly involved in

shaping the important issues to keep our community strong, safe

and vibrant. Membership in the League is open to men and

women. Please visit the LWV of Trumbull County website at http://

www.orgsites.com/oh/lwvtc.

LWV of Trumbull County February

Membership Meeting

NIGHT AT THE RACES

Sponsored by McDonald Little Blue Devils, on Saturday,

March 6, 2010. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Races run 7-11 p.m.

Will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in McDonald. Admis-

sion is $10 per person. Come and have a great time.

The Johntony Family of Girard is proud to announce that

grandson, Vinnie Rider , has signed with the NAVY football pro-

gram as for his college education. Rider is the grandson of Joanne

and Nick Johntony and plays for the Athens Bulldogs . Rider was

named Southeastern All-District Defensive Player of the Year and

made All Ohio Defensive Team. Congressman Charlie Wilson

recommended Rider for the appointment. Photo by Roselyn Gadd

Girard Family

welcomes Navy Offer

Diocesan Personnel Director Lois Cavucci and Mayor James

Melfi visited St. Rose School during our Jump for Heart stations.

Many parent volunteers made the morning physically fit and fun-

filled as they gave of their time to run fitness stations. Principal

Linda Borton successfully did the hula hoop as she tried out

various stations. Contributed Photos.

St. Rose School was blest to have special guests visit during

Catholic Schools' Week. Superintendent Dr. Michael Skube vis-

ited during our Jump for Heart workout with grades K-4. Dr.

Skube is shown here with Principal Linda Borton.

St. Rose School in Girard

Sharon Regional’s Breast Care

Center earns Breast Imaging

Center of Excellence Award

The American College of Radiology (ACR) has awarded

Sharon Regional Health System’s Breast Care Center designation

as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. The ACR awards ac-

creditation to facilities for the achievement of high practice stan-

dards after a peer-review evaluation. The Center of Excellence

recognition is only awarded to facilities that have earned accredita-

tion in all of the ACR’s breast imaging accreditation modules, in-

cluding mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, and breast ul-

trasound (including ultrasound breast biopsy). The Breast Center is

located within Sharon Regional’s Diagnostic and Imaging Center at

2435 Garden Way in Hermitage.

Betty Shindel, M.D., a board certified radiologist and fellow-

ship trained breast imaging specialist, stated the Center of Excel-

lence recognition is further evidence of the quality of services pro-

vided at the Breast Care Center. ―Here at Sharon Regional, in ad-

dition to the services recently accredited, we’re offering women

many options that aren’t available at other centers, including the

Shenango Valley’s only digital mammography for superior imaging

results, breast MRI and MRI guided breast biopsies, and much

more, all in the same location,‖ Dr. Shindel said. ―We’re confident

that our Breast Care Center offers our patients an unparalleled

level of breast services and follow-up care,‖ Dr. Shindel concluded.

Sharon Regional’s Breast Care Center also offers mammogra-

phy with the option for same day results, biopsies, and Saturday

mammography appointments. Direct consults are available for

medical and radiation oncology, onsite breast surgeons, genetic

evaluation and counseling, reconstructive surgery, and rehabilita-

tion services. An additional highlight of the Center is a dedicated

breast care nurse navigator, certified in both breast imaging and

cancer care, who provides women with personalized education and

support throughout the biopsy, surgical intervention, and treatment

process.

In addition to the Breast Imaging Center of Excellence certifi-

cation, the Breast Care Center continues to maintain accreditation

through the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA). For

more information or to schedule a tour of the Center, call 724-983

-7394.

Ohio Youth Basketball

The 18th Annual Ohio Youth Basketball School Team State

Championships for boys and girls in the 3rd –4th-5th and 6th

graders will be held February 27-28 in Columbus, Ohio. Over

150 Teams participated in last years tournament. For more details

on this and other OYB events call 740.808.0380 or go to

www.OhioYouthbasketball.com.

FITCH CLASS OF 65 PLANS

REUNION FOR SEPTEMBER

Plans are underway for the class reunion of the Austintown

Fitch class of 1965. Tenative arrangements include a tailgate party

at the Fitch home football game on Sept. 17, with a dinner and

dance at the I.T.A.M. Club on Meridian Road on September 18.

Letters are being prepared, and current addresses are vital to the

success of the events. If you have questions or know of an address

change since the last reunion, please contact Gary Cunningham at

330 654-5076 or Lynn (Coates) Foriska at 330 792-0172.

Shown in picture left to right: Don Rosenberger, June (Wem)

Logan, Lynn (Coates) Foriska, Jeanne (Dixon) Cunningham, Gary

Cunningham, Gary Reel. Missing: Carol Powers

Contributed Photo

Kelly Robb Funeral Home Classic

Team Scratch Game: Joe’s Auto Glass 1048, Francis Pro

Shop 1031.

Team Scratch Series: Leali Bros. 2876, Rich’s Boys 2850.

Team Handicap Game: Rich’s Boys 1123, Joes Auto Glass

1108.

Team Handicap Series: Francis Pro Shop 3201, Michaels

Bar and Grille.

Individual Actual High Set: Mark Ferrara

246/216/278=740., Ron Killian 262/680, Dick Soles

244/663, Brian Chavis 261/646, Rich Gramelt 235/645,

Brian Stanton 248/644, George Hall II 221/642, Ted

Bundy 214/634, Elijah Dow, and John Doughton III

225/612.

Individual Actual Game: Mitch Ingles Sr. 256, and Joe

White 235.

Kelley– Div. Joe’s Auto Glass won 18.5 and lost 5.5. Fran-

cis pro Shop won 16 and lost 8, Leali Bros. won 14.5 and

lost 9.5. Robb Div.: Rich’s Boys won 17 and lost 7, Ron’s

Sign Shop won 14 and lost 10, and Michael’s Bar and

Grille won 12 and lost 12.

Heart Healthy

St. Rose School students in grades K thru 4 Participated in a

heart healthy event during Catholic Schools Week. This year the

annual event raised $4400.00 for the American Heart Associa-

tion. Pictured l to r jumping are Mrs. Borton, principal, and Mrs.

Macali, Physical education teacher, as Mayor Jim Melfi looks

on.

Students get ready to participate in the annual “Jump for Heart”

Event at St. Rose School. Students in grades K thru 4 raised

$4400.00 this year for the American Heart Association.


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GIRARD GIRLIS LOSE TO CHAPION 59-48

BY MIKE KOLIC

Senior Mellisa Weitzman had a great night with 14 points, but

GHS came up short to Champion. Others scoring were Katelynne

Brainard had 12, Desiree De Frank 4, Courtney Keller had 2,

Michaela Sigurani 4 and freshmen sensation Linsay Durkin had 12.

Good Luck girls.

Blurb Band

By Michael Summers Congratulations to members of the Liberty High School Band

who participated in the Ohio Music Education Association’s annual

solo & ensemble competition. Students prepared solos and small

ensembles to perform for a rating. The ratings are given on a five

rating scale with a 1 equaling a Superior and a 5 being unaccept-

able. The classification is based on the difficulty of the music they

performed with a class A being the hardest to a C being the least

difficult.

Students receiving a 2 or excellent rating included; the Liberty

Percussion Trio consisting of Suraj Lakshimarasimhan, Phil Tomko,

and Dominic Leone. Phil Tomko performing a class B snare drum

solo, Breana Comer performing a class B marimba solo, and Paul

Nicol on a class B Euphonium Solo.

Students reviving a 1 or superior rating included; Brett Baker

performing a class A trumpet solo, Dominic Leone on a class A

snare drum solo, Alyssa Schor performing a class B clarinet solo

and a class A violin solo. Eli Kravitz performing class B solos on

both tenor and baritone saxophones. Shannon Mulidore perform-

ing a class B flute solo, Gabriell Smith on a class B flute solo, and

Christian Dennis performing a class A tuba solo.

Congratulations to all of the students who prepared pieces

and took part in the contest.

Liberty Safety Forces Reports

Fire Dept. Chief Michael Durkin Fire Prevention: Captain

Stauffer. Month: Jan. Total Fires 4, EMS calls 89, MVA 7, Assist

Police 0, Burning Complaints 1, Other Service 6, False calls 6,

Mutual Aid given 0, CO calls 3, Mutual Aid received 1, Total Calls

117. Inspections 16, Re-inspections 16, Demonstrations 0, Investi-

gations 36, Permits 0, Total 68.

Police Dept Chief Richard Tisone Captain Steve Shimko

Month Jan. Arrests 41, CFS 1553, Citations 57, Crashes 39, Inci-

dent Reports 123, Towed Vehicles 23, Warnings 18. Alarm Drops

10, Mileage 13758, Traffic Enforcement: Stops 214, W/Warnings

4, Verbal Warnings 14, Citations 110. Detective Division Est. Value

of Recovered Property $752.

Gentleman addressing the Trustees about the upcoming

Campfire Street Rodders weekend show.

The regular meeting of the township Trustees was held on

Feb. 8. It was busy with much on the agenda. The trustees re-

scinded the raises they had given to the administrators. They

passed the usual money back and forth. They will be seeking pro-

posals for IT Service and for fuel. A new resolution was passed

making it more difficult to harvest timber in the Township. Timber

has been an ongoing problem for residents. The township does not

have much authority to deal with it but it continues to try. Motion

for first reading for a 2 mil, 5 year levy to be placed on the ballot

for Capital Improvements. Park reservations are being taken now.

Better get in early. The Easter Bunny is scheduled to visit the town-

ship on Mar. 27 at the Admin. Bldg. Mark your calendars now.

This is a great event for the kids. There will be a Senior Watch

Meeting on Mar. 31. More details will follow. A gentleman from

the Campfire Street Rodders, a local car club asked for and was

given permission to use Churchill Park over the Memorial Day

weekend-Friday-Saturday and Sunday. Sounds like a great family

event. A letter was read from Gretchen Reed thanking all involved

for the wonderful outpouring of charity regarding the Blott Needy

Kids Project. Once again Liberty responded for its own. $267 was

received for the cans collected to be used for Liberty In Bloom.

Township Trustee Meeting

Mr. Fred (Fritz) Coombs, Boy Scout executive, Eagle Scout

and Liberty resident. Fritz was recently bestowed the title of

Super Lawyer in Ohio. He was attending a recent scout din-

ner. Congratulations Fritz, we are proud of you.

Fritz give Super Lawyer of Ohio title

A typical set up for the showing of spiders. Ernie Amabile, Turner and Amani Hrabowy discuss spiders.

Ashlyn Parks enjoys the Fest also.

As always the LSPTA was there toencourage the kids and

hand out the cake and drinks.

Guy Middle School's

Annual Spider Fest

was held in the fall.

this is the 19th con-

secutive celebration of

the much maligned

spider. It is always an-

ticipated and well at-

tended. The young-

sters learn science and

nature and respect of

all things. Mrs. Marla

Dull, Guy Middle

School teacher has

directed this project

over the

years and

every year it

gets better.

Joseph Spangler. This young man is a spider expert. He will astound you with his knowl-

edge and how much he wants to share it with you.

GUY MIDDLE SCHOOL’S ANNUAL SPIDER FEST

MERCER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

EXHIBITS SCOUT MEMORABILIA

During February and March, the Mercer County Historical

Society will feature an exhibit of Scout memorabilia in the lobby.

Boy Scout, Girl Scout, Sea Scout, and Campfire Girl items, includ-

ing patches, ceremonial items, and photos are on display. Of spe-

cial interest are the photos and items from Camp Kiondashawa,

the former Mercer County Boy Scout camp that was located along

the Shenango River near New Hamburg. That camp closed in

1967.

Our other exhibits are open and free to the public, as always.

Scout troops are welcome to visit during this special display, or

anytime. Evening hours may be arranged. Please call the Historical

Society at 724-662-3490 for more information.



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ST. ROSE SCHOOL – SECOND QUARTER – HONOR ROLL – GRADES 4-8 65.6% of eligible in

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HIGHEST HONORS – ALL A’S – 26/ students

Karly Burelli Erin McLaughlin Tess Rubinic Sarah Ryser

Richard Weitzel Cayla Dietz Jordyn Kenneally Genie Orlosky

Katharine Repetski Sarah Skiver Aaron Coates Kristen Henderson

Chase Heslop Kurt Johnson Kali Kerpelis Nicholas Macali

Mason Martuccio Larry Skiver Frank Sobnosky Isabella Latell

Christina Leone Anastasia Monrean Maura Rubinic Jacob Ryser

Kada Williams Sarah Lachand Aislinn Rubinic Nina Macali

Ryan Lalchand Jordan Bagheri Emilia DePaul Gabriella Kratzer

James Naples Nicole Rodomsky Karen Skiver Lucas Trott

HIGH HONORS – ALL A’S AND 1 B

Sean Kratzer Luke Miller Carl Ross Mark Gustovich

Nicholas Petro Noah Kenneally Megan Ross Christina Xenakis

Dylan O’Hara Sean McGuire Mario Chance Valerie Williams

HONORS – ALL A’S AND B’S

Lauren Batcho Michael Brown Nicholas Corso Amanda Leone

Deandra Maggs Abigael Price Jordan Schneider Alex Abruzzi

Adona Aarceo Shane Biddle Kamryn Kenneally Ty Leshnack

Emily Marcavish Colin McClurkin Jeanna Maria Yanneillo William Rich

Jessica Dohy Alex Frease Phillip Puryear Vincent Venzeio

Braden Froomkin Faith Ifft Jade Larney Patrick McClurkin

Laura Miller Lauren Petro Tyler Suich Andrew Urioste

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St. Rose School Honor Roll

To fans of the movie block-

bustersTwilight and New Moon,

he’s Dr. Carlisle Cullen. Now,

Peter Facinelli is coming to Niles,

Ohio to meet his fans. Facinelli

will visit Eastwood Mall on Satur-

day, March 6, from Noon to

5PM. Autographs and photos

with Facinelli may be purchased

for $25 and $40 respectively,

with partial proceeds going to

benefit the Alex’s Lemonade

Stand Foundation, a charity that

seeks a cure for childhood can-

cer.

The New York City-born

Facinelli is one of Hollywood’s

busiest actors. In 2007, he

starred in the FX series Damages,

with Glenn Close. The following

year, he signed on as Dr. Carlisle

Cullen, the patriarch of a brood

of vampires in the much-

anticipated drama Twilight. He

can currently be seen in the se-

quel, New Moon, and recently

completed shooting a third install-

ment, Eclipse, scheduled for re-

lease later this year. As if the

Twilight saga hasn’t kept him busy

enough, Facinelli also plays the

imperious Dr. Fitch ―Coop‖ Coo-

per in the Showtime series Nurse

Jackie.

The Eastwood Mall Complex

has been serving the Mahoning

Valley since 1969. It is located at

5555 Youngstown Warren Road

in Niles, Ohio. For more infor-

mation on mall shops and events,

call 330-652-6980 or visit online

at www.eastwoodmall.com.

Founded by the late William M.

Cafaro in the 1940's, the firm is

now in its seventh decade as a

family owned and managed busi-

ness.

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mortgage lending. The new Good Faith Estimate (GFE) form that the lender must provide to the borrower is

intended by HUD to encourage and make it easier for the borrower to shop for loans. HUD believes the new rule will restore consumer confidence at this critical time in

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Philippians 4:4—Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it

again: Rejoice!

Choose a positive attitude first thing in the morning!

There are only two kinds of attitudes: good ones and bad

ones. Profound, eh? So is a marvelous poem my mother taught

me when I was a child. I’ve never forgotten it. It goes like this:

T w o m e n l o o k e d o u t p r i s o n b a r s :

One saw mud, the other stars.

Two men in exactly the same circumstances made opposite

choices that determined their capacity to be happy. Which choice

would you have made?

Why not choose a positive attitude first thing in the morning,

before these things even have a chance to go wrong? King David

said, ―This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad

in it‖ (Psalm 118:24).

That choice, when you get up in the morning, will set the

mood for your whole day.

Our attitudes don’t have to be determined by our

circumstances. I once stood by the bedside of a beautiful and

courageous seventeen-year-old girl who was dying of cancer. I

can stand by the deathbed of an adult who has lived a full, rich life

and accept that all good things must end. But when I stand beside

a dying child, I have to fight tears.

Rosie read my thoughts perfectly. Clutching her white Bible in

her frail hands, she looked me straight in the eye and said,

―Pastor, I know I’m dying. But isn’t this a beautiful day? Every day

is a gift from God.‖ I felt ashamed of the petty circumstances I so

often let control my attitude toward life. This teenage champion of

courage didn’t let the worst of circumstances control her attitude.

With John Hagee Reprinted with permission from © John Hagee Ministries 2009 P.O. Box 1400

San Antonio TX 78295-1400 P: (210) 494-3900 [email protected] If you do not

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9 AM Commercial Free Music Hour!

Joseph V. Guerriero, 76

Dayton (formerly of Struthers). Date of death Saturday, Febru-

ary, 13, 2010. Arrangements are entrusted to the Kelley-Robb

Funeral Home.

709 North Main St. • Hubbard, Ohio 44425

Phone: (330) 534-1952 • Fax: 330-534-4576

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William A. Cummins Jr. Funeral Director

Weekly Bible Verse

“[Love one another] This is the message you heard from

the beginning: We should love one another.”- 1 John 3:11

Death Notices

Below are Death Notices that are published free of charge. Full Obituaries are printed for a fee. Consult your funeral director for details.

Brookfield Tri District

Conversation Club Seminar

A Coyote Hunting Seminar featuring nationally recognized

predator hunter Tom Bechdel will be presented by the Brookfield

Conservation Club Sunday Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. The Brookfiled club

house is located at 1952 Sharon-Hogue Rd. in Brookfield Town-

ship.

Tom Bechdel of Saegertown, Pa brings his nationally ac-

claimed seminar and hunting tips to this local club. A hunter for

more then 40 years, Bechdel’s coyote seminar includes information

about the life of the coyote, how to find them, how and when to

call coyote and how to use electronic and mouth calls and how to

use decoys. This seminar will cost $5 and tickets are limited and

must be purchased in advance only. For tickets and information

call Bob at 330-772-2548 or Burl at 330-506-7235 or Mark 330

-889-3783 or Steve at 330-294-2474. Deadline for tickets are

Friday Feb. 19.

OBITUARY POLICY

The Review Newspapers offers Death Notice free of charge

and paid obituaries. Death Notices include the name and age of

individual, date of passing and funeral home providing services.

Obituaries are a personal tribute. For more information on writing

the obituaries and pricing, please speak with your funeral home

director. All death notices/obituaries must be verified by a funeral

home or a death certificate. For more information, call our

Editorial department at 330-544-5500.

With fear and love

―And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require from

you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways and love

Him, and to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with

all your soul, and to keep the Lord’s commandments and His stat-

utes which I am commanding you today for your good‖ (Deut.

10:12-13)?

Fear and love is an odd combination, yet God places these

two motivating forces side by side in this passage. How can these

coexist? One should cancel out the other, right? Jesus says His

disciples will mourn (Matt. 5:4), but that does not cancel out the joy

Paul says Christians should have (Phil. 3:1)? Does God’s love ne-

gate the reality of hell? Does God’s kindness ignore His severity

(Rom. 11:22)? No.

In each case these ideas must be understood as the writer

intends, and to whom he intends. Those who mourn for their sins

will also rejoice because of the salvation found in Christ. God is

sever to those who fell and turned away from following Him, but

God is kind to those who continue in the faith. When John writes,

―There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because

fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in

love‖ (1 John 4:18), he is not retracting the Deuteromic idea of

serving God with both fear and love. John’s idea of fear is different

than Moses’. John deals with fear that is related to punishment. An

example of this fear is seen in Adam and Eve. Adam says to God,

―I heard the sound of Thee in the garden, and I was afraid because

I was naked; so I hid myself‖ (Gen. 3:10). Adam was now

ashamed of his nakedness, and afraid because of his guilt. Chris-

tians need not be ashamed. Their sins are forgiven. God encour-

ages them to ―draw near with confidence to the throne of

grace‖ (Heb. 4:16).

Serving God with fear and love is not contradictory, but com-

plimentary. Let me sugest three ideas that are born from an attitude

of fear and love.

Obedience is the first. Throughout the book of Deuteronomy

fear is coupled with obedience (Deut. 5:29; 6:2; 6:24; 8:6;

10:12; 13:4; 17:19; 28:58; 31:12). Notice the way Moses ex-

presses this in our text, ―fear the Lord your God, to walk in all His

ways‖ (Deut. 10:12). What way of the Lord was Israel not obligated

to walk in?

When God stayed Abraham’s hand from killing Isaac God

said, ―Do not stretch out your hand against the lad, and do nothing

to him; for now I know that you fear God, since you have not with-

held your son, your only son, from Me‖ (Gen. 22:12). Here again

fear is connected to obedience. Love however, is also so con-

nected. Jesus said, If you love Me, you will keep My command-

ments‖ (John 14:15). ―He who has My commandments and keeps

them, he it is who loves Me‖ (John 14:21).

GIVE ME THE BIBLE WEEKLY BIBLICAL THOUGHTS

BY RAY WARFEL, JR.

Ray is the preacher at THE WESTVIEW CHURCH OF CHRIST, 800 South

Canfield-Niles Rd. (RT.46), Austintown, Ohio 44515, (330) 792-9807.

Service times: Sunday Bible Study 9:45 a.m. (classes for all ages), Wor-

ship Service 10:45 a.m., Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday

Bible Study, 7 p.m.

Niles Chapter of the American

Sewing Guild meetings

The Niles Chapter of the American Sewing Guild’s March

schedule for Neighborhood Group meetings follows. Guests are

always welcome.

- ASG @ JOANN ETC, meets on Mar. 2 @ 6:30 p.m., at Joann,

Etc., 7386 Market, Boardman for a mini bow tuck purse demo by

Gretchen.

- Niles Silver Thimbles meet @ Viking Sewing Center, 40 Youngs-

town-Warren Rd., Pine Tree Square Plaza, Niles, on Mar. 4 @

10:00 a.m. for a rag rug demo by Ruth.

- Fancy Cutters meet @ Lake Vista, 303 North Mecca St. (Rt. 46),

Cortland, on Mar. 8 @ 10:00 a.m. for a computer hand rest

demo by Lenore.

- Evening Cut Ups meet @ Grace Church of Nazarene, 5253 W.

Webb, Austintown, on Mar. 8 @ 7:00 p.m. for a sewing machine

organizer demo.

- Material Girls meet at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 490 N.

High (Rt. 5), Cortland, on Mar. 11 @ 6:00 p.m. for a ―Not your

usual folded flower‖ demo by Debby & Donna.

- Designing Women machine embroidery group meets at Domestic

Sewing, 2011 Youngstown SE, Warren, on Mar. 12 @ 10:00 a.m.

for a review of hooping, stabilizers, exact placement, and combin-

ing designs.

- Howland Happy Stitchers meet @ Living Lord Lutheran Church,

851 Niles-Cortland Rd. (Rt. 46), Howland, on Mar. 16 @ 10:00

a.m. as Jennie shares her ASG conference experiences.

- Austintown Stitch and Share meets @ Humility House, 755 Ohl-

town Rd., Austintown, on Mar. 18 @ 10:00 a.m. for a TBA demo

by Ruth.

- Southington So-Sews meet at Southington Christian Church,

3285 St. Rt. 534, Southington, on Mar. 22 @ 9:30 a.m. to make

fabric covered boxes with Pat. Bring ½ yd. fabric.

Josephine G. Poma, 69

Bellevue, NJ. Date of death Saturday, February 6, 2010.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Kelley-Robb Funeral Home.

SHARON ELKS LODGE #103

45TH WILD GAME DINNER

The Sharon Elks Lodge #103 annual wild game dinner will be

held at the Lodge on Saturday, February 27, 2010. Doors will

open at 6:00 p.m. and a great dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m.

Price will be $15.00 per person. Bring you family and friends for a

great meal and a great time. If you have any questions, please

contact the lodge at 724-346-5795.

Beverly Ann Mosser, 78

Hubbard. Date of death, Friday, February 12, 2010. Arrange-

ments are entrusted to the Kelley-Robb Funeral Home.

Ronald F. Bennett, 85

Brookfield. Date of death, Sunday February 14, 2010. Ar-

rangements are entrusted to the Kelley-Robb Funeral Home.

William M. Skruck, Sr.

Hubbard. Friday, February 12, 2010. Arrangements entrusted

to the care of Stewart-Kyle Funeral Home.

Tammy L. Waller, 49

Hubbard. Date of death Monday, February 15, 2010. Ar-

rangements were handled by the Kelley-Robb Funeral Home.

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Wanted to Buy Cadillac's in good cond. Looking for years 1955 to 1970. Call 412-301-0869.

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NOW HIRING: Companies desperately need employees to assemble products at home. No selling, any hours. $500 weekly potential. 1-985-646-1700 Dept. OH-4012

Apartments For Rent

1st Flr. 1 BR w/Private entrance. Updated bath & Kitchen. Also comes w/carport. All util. inc. Call 330-881-5534

BROOKFIELD: 2BR w/appliances. Heat, water and sewer pd. $450/mo + elec. & dep. Taking applications. No Pets. 330-448-6530.

HUBBARD - 1BR 2nd flr, with appl., near shopping, near shopping, $350/mo. + elec. One year lease and NO PETS. 330-534-9267.

HUBBARD - Apt. For Rent. 1 BR. $350/mo. + elec. Call (330) 534-1227.

HUBBARD: 2 BR Townhouse. Newly remodeled. $425/mo + sec. dep. & util. NO PETS. 330-550-3243

HUBBARD: 350 Parkview 1 & 2 BR. Available. Gorgeous! Everything New. Dishwashers, above stove microwave & luxurious bath. On-site laundry. Heat, water, sewer & trash Included. Immediate, clean, residential, quiet, No Pets, no smoking. Starting @ $525/mo. Call 330-757-2915 or 330-518-5092. Call for move-in specials.

Houses For Sale

HOME FOR SALE IN HUBBARD, OH. 2 BR, 2 Bath with 2 car garage. Close to schools, stores, hospital and churches. Nice friendly area. Asking $185,000. Call 330-534-1968.

Mobile Homes For Sale

HUBBARD—Affordable manufactured homes to qualified buyers (financing available), priced from $2,500 to $8,500. Enjoy home style living in our quiet community, Stoneybrooke Village. We have large lots and are centrally located, only 3 miles from I-80/Rt.11 interchange; and only $215 per month that includes water, sewer, and trash removal. For more details, call 330-759-7954 or 330-565-6969

Apartments For Rent

MASURY: 2 BR Duplex. $400/mo + sec. & util. **NO PETS** (330) 550-3243.

MASURY: Apt. For Rent. ½ OFF First Months Rent. 2 BR w/appl. $450/mo. (330) 448-0558.

The Woods of Liberty. Recently renovated buildings 1 & 2 BR apts. Parklike setting, fitness center, community room, carport, laundry facilities, minutes from just about anywhere. 4153 Logangate Rd. Liberty Twnshp. 330-759-9325.

Duplexes For Rent

BROOKFIELD DUPLEX- Very private, 2BR, dining room, garage, appliances and washer/dryer. Call: 330-448-6755 or 330-259-5722.

BROOKFIELD: 2BR Townhouse incl. garage and applicants. $490/mo + util. and deposit. No Pets. Call 330-448-6530.

Houses For Rent

MASURY: House For Rent. 1 story 2BR, att. garage, finished basement, fenced in backyard and on a quiet dead end street. $500/mo + util. & sec. dep. Call 724-964-8963 or 724-877-4277.

Mobile Homes For Rent

FREE HOMES-ONE YEAR LEASE REQUIRED. Rent-to-Own mobile homes. 2-3BR. Also lots available. Suburban 100 11th St. Niles. Call 330-652-6228.

Storage Space For Rent

New storage facility- In Hubbard Twp., with optional Utilities. Great facility for: Contractors, Sales Rep., Boats, Cars, RV's. Call 330-534-1108 or 1-800-345-3911.

NJC STORAGE-Storage units. 5x5-24x60. Contractors welcome. Outside storage-cars, boats, trailers. Great Rates. For information, call 330-534-9500.

STIVER STOR-IT Storage units. 5 x 10 to 12 x 24. Outside storage - boats, motor homes and trailers. Call 330-534-3050.


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Boyer Auction! Real Estate - Lawn & Garden

Sat. Feb. 27 @ 11:00 am *Open Viewing Sun. 2/21 at 1-2 pm*

Auctioneer: Ron Hillier

1362 Warner Rd • Brookfield, OH 2 Houses on 1 ½ Acre

Great Buying Opportunity! Large Bi-level Style and extra

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Sale by order of POA

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HUBBARD—Affordable manufactured homes to qualified buyers (financing available), priced from $2,500 to $8,500. Enjoy home style living in our quiet community, Stoneybrooke Village.

We have large lots and are centrally located, only 3 miles from I-80/Rt.11 interchange;

and only $215 per month that includes water, sewer and trash removal.

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HUBBARD ROTARY CLUB

ANNUAL FRUIT SALE

Saturday, February 20, 2010, Pickup at Buckeye Tack

Lumber West Liberty St., 9 a.m. to Noon California Naval

Oranges: (72-88 count) $35.00 (36-44 count)$20.00

Florida Grapefruit: (36-40 count) $25.00 (18-20 count)

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ANY ROTARIAN OR CALL (330) 534-0890

Accounting and Tax Services

Business Accounting, Business tax Preparation and On-Site Business Consultation. Call 330-534-7800 or 724-458-7866 or visit us at www.abc1040.com or email [email protected] for your FREE busi-ness consultation. Tax preparation since 1994. No appointment needed. $49 or less for new customers. $79 for self-employed. Brookfield Financial Services. Just West of the Brookfield Post Office. 330-448-6030.

Children

Child Care

IN HOME DAY CARE has openings available. Monday-Friday, 6 am to 6 pm. Please leave message 330-534-5832. Julie's Certified Home Daycare. 19 yrs. in business. State provided meals & snacks. Indoor & outdoor play centers, Mon-Fri. 6 am to 5:30 pm. Call 330-534-1798.

Day Care Centers

TOT SPOT DAY CARE, MASURY. CALL 330-448-6003. 0-12 YRS. 24/7. APPROVED LIST TRUMBULL CO. ADVANCED TRAINING, CPR, FIRST AID, MEALS & SNACKS PROVIDED.

HOME SERVICES

Cleaning

Residential/Commercial, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly cleaning. Rea-sonable Rates. Call 330-423-3649.

Electrical Work

A BETTER FREE ESTIMATES. New breaker boxes and rewiring. Licensed, bonded, & insured. Call Lyons Electric at 330-758-7074

Home Improvements

JD PROKOP CONSTRUCTION: Homes, additions, pole barns sid-ing, windows, decks, bathrooms and kitchens. FREE ESTIMATES Call 330-770-7300.

Insurance

Call for your FREE home, business quote! 330-759-2236. Allstate Insurance Company-Peggy Gum, Agency Owner. 5353 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, OH 44505. Email: [email protected]. 24 Hr. Customer Service, Auto, Home, Business and Life.

Painting

TLM PAINTING- Interior and Exterior Painting. Fully Insured, FREE ESTIMATES. CALL 330-506-9770.

Snowplowing

A & C Landscaping & Lawn Service. Leaf cleanup & removal. Com-mercial snow plowing. Complete landscaping. Hydroseeding lawn installation. Commercial and residential. FREE ESTIMATES! Chris 330-534-8350, Cell 330-717-5017. Al 330-534-4501, Cell 330-565-4501. BUDGET SNOWPLOWING: Driveways-$15 & up. Parking lots-$30 & up. FREE ESTIMATES. Call Ed Williams 330-774-6996. DAVID RHODES LANDSCAPING. Snowplowing, Snow Removal, Salting Service. Call for FREE ESTIMATES! 330-727-1681.

Industrial

Welding & Fabricating

RTW Industrial Contracting L.L.C. is comprised of highly skilled preci-sion Millwrights, Certified Welders, Riggers, Pipe fitters & a full service 5 S Team and is equipped to handle any mechanical construction or maintenance project. Complete design & planning insure safety and decreased length of shut downs. For more info www.rtwindustrialcontracting.com or [email protected] or 330-219-5038.

Hubbard Football Withdrawal?

Mark Your Calendar!

For those of us who are suffering from Hubbard High School

Football withdrawal, the 2009 Hubbard Football Highlight film will

be shown in its entirety on February 21, Sunday at 2:00 in the High

School Auditorium. This event is 2 weeks after the Super Bowl, and

one week after Valentine’s Day (We would not want to cause any

divorces!) Parents, grandparents, relatives and even former Hub-

bard Football Eagles can join with the team and coaches in the

film’s movie preview. Let’s experience 10 wins in a row once again!

Don’t forget to mark your calendar for Sunday, February 21 at

2:00 at the high school auditorium. For more info call 330-534-

9829.


For more information, call

(330) 399-8807, ext. 128. All

programs are free and open to

the public. Reservations are not

required unless noted.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Babytime at the Main Li-

brary

Laugh and learn with your

baby! For infants ages 6 to 18

months with parent or caregiver.

Short stories, fingerplays, and

simple songs. Registration is

required and begins one week

prior to the event by calling

(330) 399-8807 ext. 401. Main

Library of the Warren-Trumbull

County Public Library, 444

Mahoning Avenue NW, War-

ren. Fridays at 11 a.m.: March

12 and 26.

Music and Movement

Children learn language

and motor skills through an

energetic combination of music,

movement, and books. For

toddlers ages 19 to 35 months

old with parent or caregiver.

Registration for each 6-week

session is required by calling

330-399-8807 ext 401. Main




ren. Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

and also at 11:30 a.m.: March

3, 10, 17, 24, and 31.

Preschool Storytime at the

Main Library

Preschool Storytime fea-

tures stories and a craft related

to a weekly theme. For children

3 to 5 years old. Registration is

not required. Main Library of the

Warren-Trumbull County Public

Library, 444 Mahoning Avenue

NW, Warren. Tuesdays at 1

p.m.: March 2, 9, 16, 23 and

30; Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.:

March 4, 11, 18 and 25.

Pups and Pages

Children in kindergarten

through grade 6 may sign up

for 15-minute sessions to read

aloud to a registered therapy

dog at the Main Library. Main




ren. Registration is required by

calling 330-399-8807 ext.

401. Monday, March 1 from 6

– 7:30 p.m.

The W.O.W. Club (Warren

Library On Wednesdays)

New this year for school-

aged kids! The club’s two pro-

grams offer lots of fun for kids 6

to 12 years old. Registration is

required for both programs by

calling 330-399-8807 ext.

401. Stories and Stuff has great

stories and creative projects on

Wednesday, March 3 at 4 p.m.

Booked on Wednesdays is not

your everyday book club! Fea-

turing a popular book genre

(Historical Fiction) and fun ac-

tivities on Wednesday, March

17 at 4 p.m. Main Library of the


Library, 444 Mahoning Avenue

NW, Warren.

Magic Carpet Theater at

the Main Library

The Magic Carpet Theater,

the touring division of the Oak-

land Center for the Arts, pre-

sents ―The Day Miranda Met the

Mermaid,‖ a tale about the

importance of recycling that

features costumes made from

recycled materials. For all ages.

The performance is underwritten

by the Warren Library Associa-

tion’s Stanley Hart Fund. Reser-

vations are not required. Main




ren. Saturday, March 13 at 2

p.m.


Brookfield Branch Library





not required. Brookfield Branch

of the Warren-Trumbull County

Public Library, 7032 Grove St.,

Brookfield. Tuesdays at 1 p.m.:

March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30.

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!

At the Brookfield Branch Library

In celebration of noted

children’s author Dr. Seuss, join

the fun as we shake up some

green eggs! For children in

kindergarten through fourth

grade. Registration is required

by calling 330-448-8134.

Brookfield Branch of the Warren

-Trumbull County Public Library,

7032 Grove St., Brookfield.

Tuesday, March 2 at 5:30 p.m.

Knit 2gether

Whether you are a begin-

ner or an expert, come join the

fun as we learn knitting to-

gether. All experience levels and

ages welcome. Bring one skein

of yarn and size 7 knitting nee-

dles. Brookfield Branch of the


Library, 7032 Grove St., Brook-

field. Tuesdays from 6 – 7:30

p.m.: March 9 and 23.


Cortland Branch Library





not required. Cortland Branch


Public Library, 212 North High

St., Cortland. Wednesdays at 1

p.m.: March 3, 10, 17, 24 and

31.


At the Cortland Branch Library

In celebration of noted

children’s author Dr. Seuss, join

the fun as we shake up some

green eggs. For children in

kindergarten through fourth

grade. Registration is requested

by calling 330- 638-6335.

Cortland Branch of the Warren-

Trumbull County Public Library,

212 North High St., Cortland.

Wednesday, March 3 at 5 p.m.

Babytime at the Howland

Branch Library

Laugh and learn with your

baby! For infants ages 6 to 18

months with parent or caregiver.

Short stories, fingerplays, and

simple songs. Registration is

required and begins one week

prior to the event by calling 330

- 856-2011. Howland Branch


Public Library, 9095 East Mar-

ket St., Howland Twp. Saturdays

at 10 a.m.: March 6 and 20.

Toddler Tales at the

Howland Branch Library

Storytime for toddlers ages

19 to 35 months with a parent

or caregiver. Registration is

required for each 6-week ses-

sion by calling 330-856-2011.

Howland Branch of the Warren-


9095 East Market St., Howland

Twp. Thursdays at 10 a.m. and

also at 11 a.m.: March 4, 11,

18 and 25.







not required. Howland Branch


Public Library, 9095 East Mar-

ket St., Howland Twp. Tuesdays

at 6 p.m.: March 2, 9, 16, 23

and 30; Fridays at 11 a.m.:

March 5, 12, 19 and 26.

Library League

This ―adventures in read-

ing‖ program brings books to

life. For children in kindergar-

ten through fourth grade. Reg-

istration is not required.




Twp. Fridays at 3:30 p.m.:

March 5 and 19.

Reading and Other Forms

of Art

The Warren-Trumbull

County Public Library and the

Butler Institute of American Art

offer a unique blend of art and

books during this interactive

family program. Children’s

librarians will present stories,

and art educators from the

Butler will present a companion

craft. For ages 5 to 10 with

accompanying adult. Held at

the Butler Trumbull Branch,


Twp., Saturday, March 20 at 2

p.m.

Tween Craft Time

A theme-based craft pro-

gram for 6 to 12 year olds.

Registration is required by call-

ing 330-856-2011. Howland

Branch of the Warren-Trumbull


East Market St., Howland Twp.

Saturday, March 6 at 2 p.m.

Magic Carpet Theater at

the Howland Branch Library

The Magic Carpet Theater,

the touring division of the Oak-

land Center for the Arts, pre-

sents ―The Day Miranda Met the

Mermaid,‖ a tale about the

importance of recycling that

features costumes made from

recycled materials. For all ages.

The performance is underwritten

by the Warren Library Associa-

tion’s Stanley Hart Fund. Reser-

vations are not required.




Twp. Saturday, March 13 at 11

a.m.


Liberty Branch Library





not required. Liberty Branch of

the Warren-Trumbull County

Public Library, 415 Churchill-

Hubbard Rd., Youngstown.

NEW DAY AND TIME! Thurs-

days at 1 p.m.: March 4, 11,

18 and 25.

Family Movie Times at the

Liberty Branch Library

For children of all ages

and their families. Liberty



Churchill-Hubbard Rd., Youngs-

town. Thursday, March 11 at 6

p.m.; Saturday, March 20 at 1

p.m.


At the Liberty Branch Library

Celebrate the good doc-

tor’s birthday with a Seuss

movie, a make-your-own sun-

dae bar, and more! For ele-

mentary school-age kids. Regis-

tration is required by calling

330-759-2589. Liberty Branch


Public Library, 415 Churchill-

Hubbard Rd., Youngstown.

Tuesday, March 2 at 5:30 p.m.

Got Game?

Join us at the library for a

rockin’ good time as we play an

assortment of games (High

School Musical: Sing It!, Naked

Brothers Band, and more!).

Have a handheld gaming sys-

tem like PSP or Gameboy?

Bring it with you! Kids in grades

3 to 6 are invited to drop in

anytime from 5 – 7:30 p.m.

Liberty Branch of the Warren-


415 Churchill-Hubbard Rd.,

Youngstown. Thursday, March

18 from 5 – 7:30 p.m.


Lordstown Branch Library





not required. Lordstown Branch


Public Library, 1471 Salt

Springs Rd. Mondays at 1 p.m.:

March 8 and 22.

FOR TEENS

Mad Hatter’s Simply Mad-

dening Tea Party

Teens are invited to this

program in anticipation of the

upcoming feature film release of

―Alice in Wonderland,‖ inspired

by Lewis Carroll’s books. Teens

can bring a t-shirt or other item

to tie-dye. Main Library of the


Library, 444 Mahoning Ave.

NW, Warren. Thursday, March

4 at 6 p.m.

Teen Central Anime

Opportunity for teens to

view and discuss this increas-

ingly popular format. At the

Main Library of the Warren-


444 Mahoning Ave. NW, War-

ren. Saturday, March 27 at 3

p.m.

ADULT PROGRAMS &

SPECIAL EVENTS

Movie Night at the


Join us to watch a movie

shown in the meeting room at

the library. Call 330-856-2011

for movie details. Howland



East Market St., Howland Twp.

Wednesday, March 10 at 6

p.m.

America’s National Parks

Learn about significant

features the National Park Sys-

tem preserves from the past

through stunning visual exam-

ples of geological history, natu-

ral history, and human history.

Jeffrey Eling, the Howland Li-

brary Branch Manager, will lead

the program. Eling edited and

compiled many early narratives

of exploration of Yellowstone

and other western regions in the

book ―First to the Parklands:

Original Narratives from the

History of Western Exploration.‖




Twp. Wednesday, March 17 at

6:30 p.m.

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BUSINESS CONSULTANTS

Disabilities

by Daniel J. Vance

$65 and up!

Sweetheart Dinner

The Shepherd of the Valley Church in Sharpsville will be

having a Sweetheart on Saturday, February 20th 4:30-7

p.m. Adutls $6, $4 ages 6-10 Free under 5.

North Carolinian Faces PLS"

Pat Croom reads this column in the New Bern (NC) Sun Jour-

nal. Not long ago, like so many others, she responded to my re-

quest asking readers to send in their personal stories about disabil-

ity. Due to her disability, Pat was unable to speak for a telephone

interview. So with her permission, I have included here an edited

version of her email.

She wrote: ―I just read your column on disabilities and wanted

to thank you for allowing us to share how we live with a disability. I

was diagnosed with Primary Lateral Sclerosis (PLS) in June 2000.

This is a rare neurological disorder.

My husband and I love to dance. Around 1995, I found my-

self sitting more than dancing because of cramps in my lower legs.

Little did I know this was an early PLS symptom.

In 1998, I began falling due to poor balance and had to use

a cane. I started going from doctor to doctor to find out what was

wrong. When I received my diagnosis, my sister insisted we move

from New Bern to Garner to be near her and her children. She

built us an (accessible) home next door to her. After 38 years in

New Bern, we moved in 2001.

Now I use a wheelchair. I still have some use of my hands. My

voice is gone and I use a [special device] to communicate. I've

never asked God why and I'm not bitter. The hardest thing is deal-

ing with how other people treat me. I've lost friends that were once

like family. I try to remain positive and thank God every day for my

family and church. My devoted husband of almost 50 years makes

it possible for me to remain home.

PLS has changed my appearance. My facial expressions have

become exaggerated and I've gained weight. But life is good.

I'm part of an online support group, PLS Friends. PLS is often

confused with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). PLS usually progresses

slower than ALS. Mine has progressed fairly fast and affects my

legs, arms, speech, and swallowing. I sometimes think I have ALS,

but that really doesn't matter. I refuse to go through test after test

(and some are painful) to find out. I'd rather enjoy life than dwell on

my disability. So I take one day at a time and do what I can.

Thanks for letting me share my story.‖

Contact danieljvance.com [All American Foods and Palmer

Bus Service made this column possible.]

Warren-Trumbull County Public Library

Calendar of Events - MARCH 2010


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POLICE BLOTTER

St. Patrick School Annual

Reverse Raffle

St. Patrick School in Hubbard will be holding their annual

reverse Raffle February 20 in the church hall located at 367 North

Main Street. The grand prize is $2,500.00 with a total of

$3,000.00 in prize money to be awarded. Tickets are $50.00

each and include one dinner. Additional dinners are available at

$15.00 each. Dinner will be catered by Frankie's in Hubbard. The

evening begins with cocktails at 6:00 PM and dinner at 7:00 PM.

The raffle begins at 8:00 PM There will also be a Chinese auc-

tion. All proceeds benefit St. Patrick School

TRUMBULL CAREER AND TECHINAL

CENTER’S ADULT BASIC AND LITERACY

The Trumbull Career and Technical Center’s Adult Basic and

Literacy Education (ABLE) Program will conduct a free four-part

Volunteer Literacy Tutor Training Workshop at the Trumbull Career

and Technical Center, 528 Educational Highway, Warren, Ohio

44483. The evening training sessions will be held on March 22,

24, 29, and 31, 2010 from 5:30PM – 8:30PM.

The Volunteer Literacy Tutor Training Workshop includes

methods that will enable community volunteers to work with adults

who read below a sixth grade level, with both ease and confidence,

and does not require prior teaching experience. All tutoring is one-

on-one and takes place in one of the Adult Basic and Literacy Edu-

cation classrooms located in Trumbull County.

Please call: 330-847-0503, #1612 for further information or

to share the joy of reading with others.

Girard Free Library: Something

Special in the Stacks

The Friends of the Girard Free Library are pleased to an-

nounce that they are holding their fundraiser Something Special in

the Stacks on Saturday, March 6 at 6:30 PM at the library. This is

the seventh year for the event, and once again it will be a progres-

sively appetizing adventure sure to please any palate. Stations

throughout the library will serve a variety of culinary delights pre-

pared by Leo’s Ristorante. In addition, a cash bar will be available.

Tickets for this special evening are $50 per person, and proceeds

from this event will benefit the Citizens and Friends for the Girard

Free Library. For more information, please call the library at (330)-

545-2508. Reservations must be in by Monday, March 1. This is

an opportunity to have an enjoyable evening out while also sup-

porting your local library.


Bus Trips-Atlantic City

The Penn Power retirees of Clark and First Energy are plan-

ning several future bus trips for 2010. Please contact Diane

Masella at 724-981-9457 for flyers for this Getaway Trip.

On Feb. 22-24 the group will be traveling to Atlantic City for

a 3 day two night bus trip to the Trump Taj Mahal hotel. Price of

$139 each with a rebate of $40. Please call soon for reservations

or information. Pickup at Kmart in Hermitage, Pa.

Trumbull County master

Gardeners Training Program

Mary Slingluf, owner of Avalon Garden’s Nursery will present

a program on ―Sustainable Gardening...with Ohio Native Plants‖

on Feb. 18 form 10 a.m.-non. Registration fee is $15. The morn-

ing program will be held in the Community Meeting Room at Lake

Vista on S.R. 46 in Cortland.

Workshop participants will learn about choosing the right

plant for the right locating, planting fertilization and propagation.

Register by calling 330-638-6783. For more information , call 330

-638-6783. Or check out he website at www.trumbull.osu.edu and

click on master gardeners.

Brookfield Youth Baseball

and Softball registration

Brookfield Youth Little League Inc. will have registration

for boys and girls ages 5-18 at the Brookfield Fire Station in

the front meeting room Saturday, Feb. 13-20 and Sunday

Feb. 21 from 1-4 p.m. You will need a copy of your birth

certificate at the time of registration for new signups. If you

have any questions, please call Rich Evans at 330-448-

2110, Bill Swanson at 330-856-9123 or Ken Forsythe at

330-502-0750. Residents of Brookfield, Masury, Hartford,

Vienna, Vernon and Fowler are eligible. Special needs chil-

dren from all of Trumbull and Mercer counties are eligible

form the Challenger Division. Registrations will be forwarded

in the mail. Any special needs children that were not in-

volved in the past program and want to signup may come to

the meeting dates specified. For information on the Chal-

lenger Division contact Cathy Madden at 330-448-4915,

Judy Rachy at 330-448-1903.

Over 300 Openings for Ohio Job

Seekers Age 55 and Older New grant

enables expansion of training program

While many programs are cutting back on services, Senior

Employment Centers throughout Ohio have added 362 openings

for older workers to participate in a training program thanks to

recent grants awarded by the US Department of Labor and the

Ohio Department of Aging. The openings come at a good time,

when many older adults are seeking ways to gain the training nec-

essary to secure a job in today’s changing marketplace.

The Senior Employment Center, a division of Mature Services,

Inc., operates the Senior Community Service Employment Program

(SCSEP), which provides paid part-time work experience and paid

training to assist mature workers (age 55 and older) to re-enter the

job market. Individuals receive minimum wage while training and

must meet federal eligibility guidelines. People currently collecting

unemployment can also qualify for the program.

As SCSEP participants gain new skills and find permanent jobs

in the private sector, new opportunities are created for others to

participate and benefit from the program. According to Paul Mag-

nus, Vice-President of Workforce Development, ―This is the perfect

program for mature workers, because it provides them with an

income while they are training for a new career. Not only that but,

since their training assignments are with local non-profits and gov-

ernment agencies, they are making it possible for those programs

to expand services to the community at a time when the need is

greatest.‖ The Senior Employment Center currently has ten offices

serving forty-one counties, and plans are in place to open four

more offices by Spring.

Program participants receive minimum wage during their

training assignments, and ―As participants transition from the com-

munity service to the private sector, their wages may increase sig-

nificantly,‖ said Justyn Jaymes, Project Director of the Akron office,

―and they continue to be contributing members of their commu-

nity.‖

Older workers are trained for a variety of positions in fields

such as accounting, administrative assistant, hospitality, data entry,

driver, file clerk, customer service, home health aide, janitorial and

maintenance services, receptionist, and many more. To qualify for

the program, a person must be at least 55 years old, have limited

income, live in Summit county, and be interested to learn new skills

and become self sufficient.

For more information, call 330-762-8666 ext. 176 or toll free

1-800-554-5335 or visit our website at www.matureservices.org

and click on the Senior Employment Center tab.

Mature Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and

service provider.

OHSAA Mandatory Meeting

The OHSAA Mandatory Coaches and Officials Meeting has

been rescheduled for Monday February 22nd at 6pm at Austintown

Fitch High School. All Coaches and Officials must attend a rules

meeting every spring. The meeting was originally scheduled for

February 10th but was canceled due to weather. Also, their will be

starter shells on sale at the meeting for anyone in attendance.

Today, my mind is full of questions and greatly trou-

bles because I can not come up with any logical answers.

An elderly lady is murdered in broad daylight in a

church parking lot by a self-confessed 18 year old. She

was a victim of a thoughtless, hideous crime. One minute

she is in a house of worship and the next, she is a statistic.

Her life snuffed out in a senseless shooting. Have we,

unknowingly, made crime too appealing?

There was time when everyone knew that “Crime

does not pay”. This isn’t true today. Crime does pay and

in many ways. Trials and sentencing stretch out over

weeks and months. We all know the criminal is deter-

mined as innocent until proven guilty. But in the waiting

days and/or months they are housed and fed; probably

living better than before incarceration.

Case in point: the trial of the criminal who spent 18

years living housed, fed and given medical care when

needed; at the expense of the tax payer. His victim suf-

fered a horrifying death but he is living in comfortably in

a warm jail. Somewhere along the way, justice has been

misconstrued. Read the papers, follow the stories, they

are in the newspapers everyday.

In some countries, if you steal-your hand is cut off. I

know this sounds very uncivilized but how civilized is a

judicial system that protects the through “loop holes” etc.

to the extent we do today. Has political correctness just

gone to far?

You know, I’m just a common ordinary fella who

likes western movies. I always notice when a killer is

caught, justice is swift. He goes to jail followed with days

of trial. If found guilty, he is sentenced to face the gal-

lows, yes justice is swift.

If criminals faced a more swift justice today, perhaps

our citizens could walk safer streets and parking lots

would be safe for us.

Think about it!

The Common Man

Let me know what you think about this column. Email me at

[email protected].

Hubbard VFW Meetings

The Hubbard VFW Post 3767, 710 West liberty Street in Hub-

bard will hold it's honor guard meeting on Thursday, February 18th

at the club at 7pm. Any veteran interested is welcome to attend.

Also, the general meeting will be on Wednesday, January 24th at

7pm in the banquet hall. If you wish to become a member, please

bring your DD 214. For details call the club at 330-534-9775 or

Fran at 330-717-3877.

Medical 300 blk Rebecca Ave. Property unsecured 300 blk Parish Traffic Complaint W. Liberty St. Traffic W. Liberty St. Parking Complaint-Walnut St. ATV”s on roadway E. Park Ave. Vehicle Lockout-E. Liberty St. Medical Drummond Ave. Medical Sunset Dr. Property found W. Liberty St. Traffic Complaint N. Main st. Escort-W. Liberty St. Assist Hubbard TWP Suspicious activity Meadowland Dr. Crash N. Main St. Child endangering Elmwood Dr. Parking complaint W. Liberty St. Parking complaint N. Main St. Parking Problem W. Liberty St. Property damaged E. Liberty St. Traffic Complaint School St. Parking complaint Saul Dr. Parking complaint Hager St. Disabled Vehicle Elmwood Dr. Crash N. Main St. Medical Princeton Ave. Prowler rebecca Ave. Parking problem City Wide Disabled Vehicle E. Park Ave. Court related Girard Transport prisoner Disabled Vehicle At the Square

Medical W. Park Ave. \Disabled Vehicle Dresden Dr. Parking complaint Mackey St. Escort W. Liberty St. Property Found W. Liberty St. Traffic Detail School St. Suspicious Vehicle 400 Blk. E. Liberty St. Suspicious person N. Main St. Disabled Vehicle W. Liberty St. Disabled Vehicle W. Liberty St. Vehicle lockout W. Liberty St. Special detail Eastwood Dr. Warrant execution Poland Medical W. Liberty Sr. Medical Helen Dr. Vehicle Lockout Mackey St. Medcial W. Park Ave. Suspicious Vehicle N. Main St. Telephone harassment Elizabeth St. Medical E. Park Ave. Crash School St. Criminal Damaging Scott Ft Medical E. park Ave. Parking compalint N. Main St. Medical N. Main St. Traffic Citation Stewart Ave. Medical W. Liberty St. Property lost N. Main St. Suspicious Acitivty Hillview Traffic Stop S Main Traffic Stop W. Liberty.

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meets the Roadmeets the Roadmeets the Road

HAPPY WANDERERS

Happy Wanderers will begin their 21st year when they meet at

noon on Friday, February 19th , at the Corner House Christian

Church. Each one is asked to bring a sandwich. Kathy Bailey will

be talking about service dogs and will have her companion dog,

Amos with her. Serving as Hospitality will be Wilma Quinn, Ray &

Lillian Zedaker, Bobbie & Herb Grantz. Greeters will be Georgia

Bosley, Mary Jane Dean, Betty Toman & Millie Gilliland. Those

whose last names begin with A-L are asked to bring cookies.

Reservations for tours are now being accepted for all tours.

Departure on Friday, March 26 to Hartville for Guy Penrod dinner

and concert will be at 3:30 p.m. Upcoming tours are June 7 ―The

Crooner’s and Their Music; July 20 Mystery Tour. For further in-

formation please call 330-534-2759.


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HUBBARD/Possible short sale on this 3 bedroom ranch in the city. Full basement with shower, dinette, detached 2 car garage. Call now to see! $49,900 #4786

HUBBARD TWP/Zoned 340 Light Manufacturing with 17,160 sq. ft. building, 2 restrooms, office, 2 overhead doors, city water, 2 entrances, with 2.23 acres. Call for more details. $199,000 #5024.

BROOKFIELD/On near acre this restored 10 room 2-Story with 3-4 bedrooms & 2 baths can't be matched for overall charm, utilization & value. You'll feel the his-tory in the trim, lighting, doors & fireplaces. Call for details. $195,000 #5051.

HUBBARD TWP/Nice brick 2 bedroom ranch on 1.4 acre lot. Dinette, hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces, some replacement windows, central air, semi-finished rec room, breezeway, deck, 2-car garage. Call now! $126,900 #5069.

HUBBARD/Holly Hill Development houses this 3BR/2BA brand new over 1700SF Ranch. Great floor plan features open Great Room/Dining Area with vaulted ceiling & fireplace, first floor laundry room, Sun Room & more. $184,900 #5113

HUBBARD/Most of the work is done in this 2-3 bedroom ranch. Updated roof, vinyl siding, furnace & central air. Replacement windows, stay dry basement, some appliances, 2 baths, 2-car attached garage with breezeway. See this one today! $89,900 #5119.

HUBBARD/Take time to see this 3 bedroom ranch on corner lot with updated kitchen, roof & replacement win-dows. Rec room, enclosed sun room, private patio, fenced-in back yard & extra deep 2-car garage. $89,900 #5130.

HUBBARD/Well built 3 bedroom brick ranch with 3 bedrooms, updated roof & furnace, 2 fireplace, large living room & kitchen, all city utilities, central air, 1½ baths and garage. See this home today! $98,000 #5138.

HUBBARD/Over 3000 SF of living space in this 3-level home. Updated kitchen, open living room/dining room, family room, fireplace, 4 bedrooms, plenty of storage, enclosed porch, 2-car garage, above ground pool. $154,900 #5077.

MASURY/This 2-Story has large living room, dining room, 2 bedrooms, mud room and sits on over half acre with newer oversized 24x40 garage & attached porch built in 2004. Call now to see! $65,900 #5145.

H U B - BARD/If you need more than 3 bedrooms see this cape cod that offers large living room, 2 baths, dining room and up to 5 bedrooms if needed or use the extra room as a den or computer room, garage. $79,900 #5148.

LIBERTY TWP/23.97 Acres with spacious 3BR home with separate 1BR in-law apartment, attached 2-car garage + detached 40x32 heated building. Free Gas. Call for more details & to see. $225,000 #5150.

LIBERTY TWP/All the work is done in this move-in ready 2 bedroom, 2 bath ranch. Large open family/dining + living room, replacement windows, newer cupboards in kitchen, C/A, deck, fenced in back yard, garage, carport. $89,900

HUBBARD/Tired of climbing stairs then call to see this 1-Story ranch with 1st floor laundry and 2 baths. Large Great room, open kitchen/dining area, 3BR’s, 13 block high full basement, fenced back yard, deck, 2-car garage. $149,900 #5153.

MASURY/ Immaculate 3 bedroom 2-Story with good curb appeal. Vinyl sided, replacement windows, appliances, updated kitchen, dining room, all city utilities & great front porch & price. Make an appointment to see! $34,900 #5157.

HUBBARD/For comfortable one floor living call to see this 3BR aluminum sided ranch on nice city lot with covered front and back porch, 2 baths, updated carpet & interior paint, detached 24x24 2-car garage. Call to see! $67,000 #5050.

MASURY/All this affordable home needs is you. Clean, ready to move in with 2 bedrooms, large formal dining area with built-in storage, kitchen with ceramic floor & all appliances, updated bath, 2-car garage. $39,900 #5134.

HUBBARD/Vinyl sided 3BR ranch with family room, fireplace, 2 baths, appliances, central air, screened porch, patio, newer extra wide concrete drive & 2-car garage with workshop waiting for you. Call now to see! $79,900 #5127

BROOKFIELD/Nice cape cod on beautiful 1 acre lot with 24x30 detached garage built in 2001. The house has 3 bedrooms, updated kitchen, some appliances, dining room, replacement windows & more. $115,000 #5158.

NILES/This 2 bedroom ranch is contingent on short sale. Large living room, dining area, deep lot just under half acre, detached 2-car garage. $49,900 #5166.

BROOKFIELD/Conventional style 3 bedroom 2-Story with family & dining rooms on just under half acre. Updated furnace/central air, roof & hot water tank, 1½ baths & attached 2-car garage. $98,900 #5164.

MASURY/ Comfortable 3 bedroom 2-Story has large living room, dining room, central air, updated roof. Full basement with extra room, front porch, detached 2-car garage. Call to see! $67,900 #5165.

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H U B - BARD/Ranch style 3-bedroom ranch priced for fast sale. Full basement, all city utilities, paved drive, one bath, 2-car detached garage. Call now to see! $42,000 #5167.

H U B - B A R D /Many updates in this 1824 sq. ft. 2-Story with 4 bed-rooms (one on first floor), 2 full baths, large living room, city utilities, front porch & detached 2-car garage. $69,000 #5168.

BROOKFIELD/Commercial building with three store-fronts. All separate utilities, blacktop drive. High traffic located in the center of town. Good investment oppor-tunity. Call for more information. $38,900 #5114.

HUBBARD TWP/Small 1-2 bedroom 1½ Story home in country location, detached 2-car garage. $41,000 #5122. HUBBARD/Reasonably priced 3BR ranch with central air, dinette & detached garage, 2 car garage. $49,900 #4786. MASURY/3BR Cape cod on 1 acre. Updated kitchen, bath, windows & furnace. Den, garage. $47,900 #5107. NILES/Deep lot with 2 bedroom ranch, good size kitchen & dining area, detached 2-car garage. $49,900 #5166 AUSTINTOWN/2BR Condo w/optional 3rd & rec rm in basement, FP, 1½ baths, garage. $59,900 #5143.

LAND FOR SALE BROOKFIELD/2.45 acre site building lot. Approx. 180 front ft & 570 ft deep. Partial driveway. $17,500 #5009. HUBBARD TWP/Beautiful 7.02 Acre building lot in nice country area. Call now on this great lot. $59,000 #5126. COITSVILLE/3.5 acres located on private dead end street close to Pennsylvania line. $12,000 #5147. VIENNA/Wooded building lot with .90 acre (135x290). Electric, gas, water available $11,900 #5161. VIENNA/Wooded building lot with .90 acre (136x290). Electric, gas, water available $11,900 #5162. LIBERTY TWP/Nice residential 1.622 Acre building lot that fronts on 2 roads. Call now. $17,900 #5103.

HOWLAND/Ground floor ranch style 2 bedroom condo all redone on the inside that has 2 baths, large living room, 1st floor laundry, C/A, carport and privi-leges to the pool and tennis court. $56,900 #5141.

MASURY/ Good in-vestment potential in this spacious up & down duplex. Each unit has 2 bedrooms, bath, refrigerator & stove. Separate Utilities, deck, garage. Small easy care lot. Call for more information & to see. $54,900 #5116.

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EXCITING SPECIAL RACE EVENTS TO

HIGHLIGHT 2010 MERCER RACEWAY

PARK SCHEDULE BEGINNING MARCH

27 WITH “CHILLER THRILLER”

By Mike Leone

With the start of 2010 racing season some six weeks away,

Mercer Raceway Park is excited to once again present an action-

packed slate of special race events to blend in with its ―Saturday

Night Live‖ weekly program and family entertainment. Nine special

race events with no less than six sanctioning bodies are part of the

59th anniversary season.

The 2010 season opener will take place on Saturday, March

27. The popular Super Late Models will highlight the ―Chiller

Thriller‖ in a UFo Race Championship event for the first time ever

at The Park. A healthy $2,500 will be awaiting the winner of the

―Mach 41,‖ which will be the first major Late Model event in the

Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, and New York Region. Also

competing will be the United E-Mod Series and open Stock Cars

for a cool $1,000 to-win each plus the Mini Stocks! The event will

carry an April 3 rain date.

Summer will be in full force when the ground-pounding Big-

Block Modifieds come to town in a BRP Tour event on Saturday,

June 19 to take on Mercer’s highly-competitive 358 Small-Block

Modifieds. These clashes have really turned into a ―me‖ vs. ―them‖

rivalry that’s been great for the fans. This ―Smackdown‖ event will

also be headlined by the Sprint Cars for $1,500 to-win.

We’ll celebrate Independence Day in fine fashion with the

season’s richest race event on Saturday, July 3. The FASTRAK

―Summer Nationals‖ will be the Northeast’s most prestigious FAS-

TRAK event ever with $6,000 on the line! A field of 40+ cars is

expected for this National event. Sprint Car fans won’t want to miss

this one either as the winged 410s will compete in twin features!

Four weeks later we close out the month of July with an inter-

esting event that’ll find open wheel fans licking their chops. The first

of two DIRTcar Sprint Challenge Series events will lead the way on

Saturday, July 31 for the $2,000 to-win ―Sprint Slug-Out,‖ which is

part of this 10-event regional point series for the 410s. It’ll also be

the highly-anticipated return of the ARDC Midgets at The Park for

the first time in five seasons! ARDC has really grown in recent years

and a strong field of wingless competitors is expected. The Modi-

fieds will make this a true open wheel fans’ delight!

The Big-Block Modifieds will be back again on Saturday, Au-

gust 14 for the region’s longest-running memorial event- the Bill

Emig Memorial. With no other Modified races in the region, a top

notch field will pay tribute to the legacy of current track owner, Vicki

Emig’s father. Both the Modifieds and Sprint Cars will be racing for

$1,500 to-win each and the FASTRAK Late Models will join in on

the excitement.

The summer concludes on Saturday, August 28 with a new

event as the Auto Racers for Kids Charities Sprint Series will make a

stop at The Park featuring all of the top regional racers for $3,000

to-win. All proceeds will go to this great benefit, which has taken

place at Lake Erie Speedway in the past.

After taking the Labor Day Weekend off, the fall special event

race slate gets in gear with the 21st Annual ―Western PA Sprint

Championship‖ on Saturday, September 11. Not only will this be

another $2,000 to-win DIRTcar Sprint Challenge Series event, but

it’ll also include the top three classes of cars as the Big-Block Modi-

fieds return for another $1,500 to-win feature and will be joined

along with the FASTRAK Late Models in the final points event of the

season.

As hard as it’s to believe, the 2010 season will mark the 11th

for the prestigious ―Little Guy Nationals‖. A small idea that was

brainstormed on a cold, rainy evening in the winter of 1999 has

blossomed into an annual tradition that attracts masses of racers

from all over the Northeast. This year’s affair will take place on

Friday and Saturday, September 24-25 featuring complete shows

both days for the Modifieds, open Stock Cars, Strictly Stocks, and

Mini Stocks, while the Micro Sprints battle on Friday night and the

FASTRAK Late Model non-winners on Saturday. Those exciting

changes that took place in last year’s ―Little Guy Nationals‖ format

will be back once again!

The curtain will be drawn on the 2010 season for the third

annual ―Fall Brawl‖ on Saturday, October 2. Late Model fans will

be in heaven as it’s a double dip of full-bodied excitement! FAS-

TRAK will be battling it out for precious points in Night 1 of the

Grand Nationals, while the Super Late Models race for $2,000 to-

win in the 40th anniversary since they first appeared at The Park in

1970 when L.J. Dennis won the first race. And like the opener, the

United E-Mod Series will be on tap, but this time the ante’s been

doubled with $2,000 on the line.

―I think we’ve put together an exciting schedule of special race

events for both the racers and the fans,‖ acknowledged 12th year

owner Emig. ―There’s truly something for everyone! All of our local

and regional racers can not only compete with basically no modifi-

cations to their cars, but can win every single event. The best part is

they are all affordable with the majority $15 for adults with none

priced over $17 for adults, $38 for families, or $7 for kids 6-15,

and of course kids five and under and parking are always free!‖

Though it’s not a special ―race‖ event, truck and tractor pull-

ing fans pack The Park annually on Memorial Day Weekend for the

All-American ―Spring Nationals‖ World Championship Pulling

event presented by Fallsway Equipment Co. This year’s event will

take place on Saturday, May 29 with a rain date of Sunday featur-

ing the Big-Rig Semis, Smoker Series Tractors, Hot Diesel 4x4

Trucks, and Pro Street Gas 4x4 Trucks.

Mercer Raceway Park will showcase the Luxaire Heating &

Cooling Sprint Cars, Approved Toilet Rental Modifieds, 4 Your Car

Connection FASTRAK Late Models, Stock Cars, and Mini Stocks on

a regular basis beginning April 3 pending the completion of the

―Chiller Thriller‖. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. with warm-ups at 6:15

and racing at 7.

Mercer Raceway Park is a 3/8-mile dirt track located minutes

from both Interstate 79 and 80 just off Route 19 on Fairground

Road in Mercer, Pa. Dirt track racing and quality family entertain-

ment are presented weekly late March through October. The office

in New Bedford, Pa. is open year-round late mornings and after

1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information call the

office at 724-964-9300 or the track on race day at 724-662-

1310. Check out our website at www.mercerracewaypark.com for

the latest. Go to www.twitter.com/mercerraceway or Mercer Race-

way Park on facebook.com to stay up to date. Text the word

"MERCER" to 29222 for race event and special family and dis-

counted promotions.

When we lived in the North, snow was a very common occur-

rence in the winter. We participated in many of the winter sports. I

owned a pair of ice skates and skis. We had toboggans, sleds and

snow shovels just sitting in the garage waiting to be used… and

they were… often.

Since we have moved to a more temperate climate, snow is

rarer. So rare, in fact, that when it happens, we are dismally unpre-

pared for it.

We do have a box of mittens and gloves that we have col-

lected over the years, but it’s a minor miracle to find a matching

pair. We also have some sno-tubes that we bought when we took a

trip to the mountains a couple winters ago.

A snow shovel is something we only think of after we’re

snowed-in. When the snow melts, we know we won’t need one for

another year or two. So, no, we don’t have a snow shovel.

This was our snow-readiness status when the snow fell last

weekend. We heard the forecast, but we had had forecasts for

snow three times this winter and it had never happened. We made

sure our grill had propane in case we lost power and needed to

cook something. We made sure there was wood for the fireplace.

My husband actually looks forward to power outages. It’s like a

camping trip for him.

We even became part of the hoard of shoppers that go

through the motions of buying the usual stock-ups: milk, bread,

water, and canned goods. Then we waited to see if the weather-

man was right this time.

Well, this time he was right. We still had no shovel, but the

kids took the sno-tubes out to play and promptly put holes in all

three of them.

Then they came up with some very creative alternatives for

getting from point A (top of the hill) to point B (bottom of the hill)

on an icy surface.

My daughter tried using the deflated sno-tubes, but realized

very quickly that throwing herself onto an inflated sno-tube was very

different than throwing herself onto a deflated sno-tube. Plus, it

didn’t go far either.

The eight-year old thought the top of his Lego box would do

the trick, but the hand-me-down boots he was wearing were still

too big and didn’t fit in the lid at the same time his tushie was oc-

cupying it.

The thirteen-year old decided his skim board for the beach

would work just as well on snow. It slid just fine. Unfortunately, it

was just as slippery on the top as it was on the bottom. His rubber

rain boots didn’t have a lick of traction on the waxed wood. He

tried putting masking tape on the top for traction, but when the

masking tape peeled up and wrapped around his boots, he merely

succeeded in planting his face in the snow-covered pavement.

My daughter had the brilliant idea of using a large piece of

cardboard. It tore down the hill like a bat out of hell, until it hit a

rough spot. Then it stopped dead while my daughter continued on

down the hill on her rather fast-moving behind.

They tried an old plastic For Sale sign that was in the garage

with pretty much the same results. They even stuffed a pillow into a

large plastic trash bag and rode it down the hill. I had to put a stop

to that, though, because I only have so many pillows and I saw

what they did to the sno-tubes.

All in all, I considered our snow day a triumph because, 1.

We didn’t lose power and 2. My kids played outside nearly all day

and they also used some of their untapped creative juices to find a

way to utilize the rare snowfall for fun. Who says snow days have to

be unproductive?

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