Hocking SWCD 2021 Bus Tour that was scheduled for Oct 8 is CANCELED. If you know someone without Facebook that was interested in attending, please inform them of this change. Thank you.
OHIO SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION
ELECTION LEGAL NOTICE
The Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission will cause an election of Supervisors of the Hocking Soil and Water Conservation District to be held in accordance with Chapter 940 of the Ohio Revised Code. Individuals who own or occupy land within the Hocking Soil and Water Conservation District and are 18 years of age or older may vote for Supervisor.
There are three ways an eligible voter can cast a ballot:
(1) At the Hocking SWCD office from October 11, 2021 until November 9, 2021 during normal business hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; or
(2) At the Hocking SWCD Annual Meeting & Banquet, Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Old Dutch Restaurant, 12791 St. Rt. 664 S. Logan, OH. 43138 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
(3) Vote absentee from October 11, 2021 until November 9, 2021, by requesting the ballot application and election ballot from the HSWCD office at the following address 148 N. Homer Ave., Logan, OH. 43138, by calling 740-385-3016, or email hswcddpa1@gmail.com
Two (2) Supervisors will be elected to three-year terms commencing January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2024.
Nominees are: Scott Mong, Bruce Sater and Allan Johnson
Meet the Candidates
Scott Mong, and his wife, Pam, live in Washington Township. They have two children and three grandchildren. Scott has raised hogs, goats, cattle, and hay for over 28 years. He plants and practices a diverse grass grazing program along with beekeeping for pollination. He has an Associates Degree in Fire and EMS. Scott is retired from the Lancaster Fire Department and Hocking College. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, a former Farm Bureau Board Member, and is completing his third year as a Hocking SWCD Supervisor.
Bruce Sater, his wife, Stacy, and their four children live on the family Century Farm recognized in 2016 by the Ohio Department of Agriculture, located in Laurel Township. Bruce raises cattle & sheep along with producing row crops, lavender and hay. He practices no-tilling along with cover crops. He has a Bachelors Degree in Agricultural Economics from Ohio State University, a Master of Business Administration from Ohio University and is an American Society of Agronomy-Certified Crop Advisor. Bruce is employed by Nutrien Ag Solutions-Eastern Region and is a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Logan.
Allan Johnson, and his wife, Joy, live in Green Township. They have one daughter, two sons and five grandchildren. He received a Bachelors Degree in Agricultural Economics from the Ohio State University. Allan has always been self-employed. He has been a grain farmer for 48 years and he uses no-till and minimum till practices. He also owns and operates Dirt Works Express, an excavating business. He is an FFA Alumni member and a Farm Bureau Member. He is completing his twenty-forth year as a Hocking SWCD Supervisor and previously served as an OFSWCD Area 5 Director.
ELECTION LEGAL NOTICE
The Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission will cause an election of Supervisors of the Hocking Soil and Water Conservation District to be held in accordance with Chapter 940 of the Ohio Revised Code. Individuals who own or occupy land within the Hocking Soil and Water Conservation District and are 18 years of age or older may vote for Supervisor.
There are three ways an eligible voter can cast a ballot:
(1) At the Hocking SWCD office from October 11, 2021 until November 9, 2021 during normal business hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; or
(2) At the Hocking SWCD Annual Meeting & Banquet, Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Old Dutch Restaurant, 12791 St. Rt. 664 S. Logan, OH. 43138 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
(3) Vote absentee from October 11, 2021 until November 9, 2021, by requesting the ballot application and election ballot from the HSWCD office at the following address 148 N. Homer Ave., Logan, OH. 43138, by calling 740-385-3016, or email hswcddpa1@gmail.com
Two (2) Supervisors will be elected to three-year terms commencing January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2024.
Nominees are: Scott Mong, Bruce Sater and Allan Johnson
Meet the Candidates
Scott Mong, and his wife, Pam, live in Washington Township. They have two children and three grandchildren. Scott has raised hogs, goats, cattle, and hay for over 28 years. He plants and practices a diverse grass grazing program along with beekeeping for pollination. He has an Associates Degree in Fire and EMS. Scott is retired from the Lancaster Fire Department and Hocking College. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, a former Farm Bureau Board Member, and is completing his third year as a Hocking SWCD Supervisor.
Bruce Sater, his wife, Stacy, and their four children live on the family Century Farm recognized in 2016 by the Ohio Department of Agriculture, located in Laurel Township. Bruce raises cattle & sheep along with producing row crops, lavender and hay. He practices no-tilling along with cover crops. He has a Bachelors Degree in Agricultural Economics from Ohio State University, a Master of Business Administration from Ohio University and is an American Society of Agronomy-Certified Crop Advisor. Bruce is employed by Nutrien Ag Solutions-Eastern Region and is a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Logan.
Allan Johnson, and his wife, Joy, live in Green Township. They have one daughter, two sons and five grandchildren. He received a Bachelors Degree in Agricultural Economics from the Ohio State University. Allan has always been self-employed. He has been a grain farmer for 48 years and he uses no-till and minimum till practices. He also owns and operates Dirt Works Express, an excavating business. He is an FFA Alumni member and a Farm Bureau Member. He is completing his twenty-forth year as a Hocking SWCD Supervisor and previously served as an OFSWCD Area 5 Director.
Monthly Board Meetings & Special Meetings for 2021
All meetings are at the Hocking SWCD Conference Room on the first Tuesday of the month unless otherwise noted below.
January 5 - 6 p.m.
February 2 - 6 p.m.
March 2 - 6 p.m.
April 6 - 6 p.m.
May 4 -7 p.m.
June 2 - 7 p.m. (Wednesday)
July 6 - 7p.m.
August 3 - 7 p.m.
September 7 - 7 p.m.
October 5 - 7 p.m.
November 3 - 6 p.m. (Wednesday)
November 9-
(Annual Meeting and Banquet 7 p.m. Old Dutch Restaurant 12791 St. Rt. 664 S. Logan Ohio 43138)
December 7 - 6 p.m.
. All meetings are open to the public. We ask that if you are not feeling well, have a temperature above normal or have been exposed to those with COVID-19, you stay home. Thank you for your cooperation.
All meetings are at the Hocking SWCD Conference Room on the first Tuesday of the month unless otherwise noted below.
January 5 - 6 p.m.
February 2 - 6 p.m.
March 2 - 6 p.m.
April 6 - 6 p.m.
May 4 -7 p.m.
June 2 - 7 p.m. (Wednesday)
July 6 - 7p.m.
August 3 - 7 p.m.
September 7 - 7 p.m.
October 5 - 7 p.m.
November 3 - 6 p.m. (Wednesday)
November 9-
(Annual Meeting and Banquet 7 p.m. Old Dutch Restaurant 12791 St. Rt. 664 S. Logan Ohio 43138)
December 7 - 6 p.m.
. All meetings are open to the public. We ask that if you are not feeling well, have a temperature above normal or have been exposed to those with COVID-19, you stay home. Thank you for your cooperation.
Board of Supervisors Staff
Jo Ann Murtha Michelle Stufflebeam, District Manager
Fred Walter Rebecca Miller, Education Specialist
Clayton Stahr Danielle Gill, Wildlife Specialist/Forester/Technician
Scott Mong Jenna Balazs, Watershed Education and Outreach Coordinator
Allan Johnson
Jo Ann Murtha Michelle Stufflebeam, District Manager
Fred Walter Rebecca Miller, Education Specialist
Clayton Stahr Danielle Gill, Wildlife Specialist/Forester/Technician
Scott Mong Jenna Balazs, Watershed Education and Outreach Coordinator
Allan Johnson
Services
Forestry/WildlifeThe District has a fulltime Forestry/Wildlife Technician on hand to answer you questions.
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Agriculture - NRCSThe District has a partnering relationship with NRCS.
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EducationThe District offers environmental education programs for adults and children; forestry, wildlife, gardening, water, soil and more.
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