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Stay on top of getting your carpets cleaned The easiest thing you can do to keep your carpets clean this winter is take your shoes off before coming into your house.

Ron Lillibridge, owner of On the Spot Carpet Cleaning also suggests vacuuming frequently.

“Dirt in the carpet causes wear and tear and breaks down the carpet fiber,” he said. “It’s probably also a good idea, depending on the (foot) traffic you have in your home to get your carpets professionally cleaned at least twice a year. A lot of people choose to do it before winter and then again in the spring.”

Chris Covic, owner of The Republic and Covic Connection Co., said it’s important to do this because your carpets, not your bathrooms like many people think, are the dirtiest things in your house.

“When you clean your bathrooms you use some sort of disinfectant, but you don’t do that with your carpets,” he said.

“They hold a lot of bacteria.”

You can clean your carpets yourself, but Lillibridge believes professionals will save you a lot of time and headaches.

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this and you leave the soap in the carpet, which happens a lot of time if you rent a machine, you are going to change the pH and (the soap) will attract more dirt and you will end up cleaning more often.”

Covic also said professional carpet cleaners will have the latest technology for doing the job.

“The methods (for cleaning) you buy at retail stores are made for spot cleaning and are not really good for wall to wall cleaning and can leave your carpets too wet,” he said. “We have over 30 years of experience. We do this every day and have learned a lot.”

Another tip offered by the professionals is not to wait too long to have your carpets cleaned.

“If you wait until it looks bad or dirty and worn out you have waited too long,” Lillibridge said. “You really want to stay ahead of it so it doesn’t get to that point. If you go too long between cleanings we can get the dirt out and mitigate the damage, but it’s hard to make it look better.”

The same goes for cleaning your upholstery, which Lillibridge and Covic’s companies both do.

Covic also suggests that when it comes to purchasing furniture that you select a piece with a fabric that is washable.

“It doesn’t matter how pretty it is,” he said. “You have to think about how you are going to clean it when Johnny spills his milk or pop. You can set a stain in if you use the wrong kind of spotter and then no one can get it out.”

A simple tip also can help the carpets in your vehicles.

“You can go to a retail store and buy the bathroom mats with rubber backs and put them down to keep the salt and melting snow from getting into the carpet,” Covic said. “You can throw them in the washer too, but just don’t dry them.”

For more tips or information on carpet cleaning, contact The Republic and Covic Connection Co. at 740-622-1514 or On the Spot Carpet Cleaning at 740-610-8686.

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Gardening and giving back go hand in hand. I don’t believe I have ever known a gardener that wasn’t happy to share their bounty with friends and strangers. There are many ways in which one can give back from the garden. Here are just a few ideas to keep in mind as you plan your 2016 gardens.

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the home gardener to plant a little extra to donate to local food banks. Providing fresh produce can help supplement food banks through the summer months while providing people with fresh, nutritional food at a time when canned food donations are typically lower.

Flowers can brighten your day! Sharing your beautiful cut flowers can bring happiness to others in the form of a bouquet for a neighbor, a thank-you for a teacher or just a little surprise for a friend. Why not bring some flowers to your next doctor or dentist visit? Or consider donating cut flowers to your local Hospice group.

Divide perennials and spread the wealth. Most gardeners have collected many, many plants over the years. So many, in fact, that at some point they will have to be divided in order to keep the plant healthy, keep them from taking over the entire area, or because you came home from the nursery with more plants and now you need to make room for them. The later happens a lot with gardeners! These divisions can be given away to new gardeners, new homeowners looking for some “starter landscape,” donated to local parks, Habitat for Humanity, or churches. Plant swaps among friends can also be a way to perpetuate your plant collection.

Collect seeds. Just like dividing plants, collecting seeds and sharing them can be a nice way to give from your garden.

Share your knowledge and love of gardening with others. We learn, we grow, and we teach others. No one gardener knows everything; gardeners tend to love learning more about gardening techniques, plant varieties and taste-testing new fruits and vegetables to expand our palates.

You may not think you are giving much by sharing that tomato, daisy or coneflower seeds, but remember: No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted.

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such as making jewelry, painting or writing had better overall health, made fewer visits to the doctor, used less medication and had fewer health problems than non-crafters.

Another benefit of coloring is that it can be a social event, which is also good for our brains. Many bookstores and libraries around the country are hosting coloring parties for adults. If this sounds like fun to you, join us at the Coshocton Public Library on Monday, Jan. 25 at 6:30 pm. There will be no agenda, no instruction, no pressure — just a bunch of grown-ups sitting together elbow to elbow (or you can lie on the floor if you want) coloring away, enjoying each other’s company. Coloring pages and implements and something hot to drink will be on hand, but feel free to bring your own supplies — especially if you got a new coloring book for Christmas! Call the library at 740-622-0956 to register.

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One of my favorite childhood activities was coloring. When I was about 6 or 7 years old, in the mid-1960s, I got a deluxe set of Crayola crayons for Christmas that included 72 different colors — the usual 64 plus eight fluorescent ones. I spent many happy hours lying on my belly, coloring away while my mind was free to wander.

Sometimes I colored with friends. I willingly shared my crayon set with friends, but never with my brothers. There was a cerRAINWATER tain etiquette that went along with sharing crayons that my brothers continually ignored: don’t bear down too hard; don’t peel back the paper wrapping without permission; and above all, DON’T BREAK THEM!!!

Now it seems that coloring has come back into vogue and it is no longer just for kids. In fact, if you are an adult woman, it is highly likely that you received a coloring book for Christmas, or know someone who did. These books are different from the ones we remember from childhood because they are highly patterned and intricately detailed, ranging in subjects from whimsical flowers and butterflies to nature scenes to historical fashions and more. Crayons are usually too bulky for these books. The preferred implements nowadays are colored pencils, markers, and gel pens.

Coloring is all the rage not only because it reminds us of happy childhood memories — it is also good for us on many different levels. It helps preserve fine motor skills, improves vision, and keeps the mind sharp because it uses both sides of our brains.

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In a 2006 study co-sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts and several federal health agencies, researchers found that adults 65 or older who engaged in creative activities

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Downtown memories being turned into art

by Josie Sellers

Do you remember enjoying a meal at the lunch counter at J.J. Newberry, visiting its pet department or the smell of the candy department? Memories like these will soon be depicted in the windows of the Selby Building, which was J.J. Newberry’s home from 1921 to 1993.

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downtown and then turned them into art for the Selby Building’s empty windows. The displays will include illustrations of people’s memories, old photographs and brief narratives of some of the stories shared.

The first of 34 images recalling the history of the Selby Building at the corner of Fifth and Main streets was installed on Jan. 7 and shows how this corner was once a hotbed of railroad traffic.

“Richard Nixon stopped there while campaigning for vice president in 1952,” said Anne Cornell, artistic director and community studio artist at the Pomerene Center for the Arts. “We were told there were 3,000 people in the street and stores shut down so people could see him.”

Over the years soldiers also departed from the tracks by the building and at one time 15-20,000 people would come to Coshocton by train just to attend the Coshocton County Fair.

“We hope this gets people talking about their own little stories and brings positive attention to the building,” Cornell said.

“We also want to share our community’s history, especially with the younger generation.”

The Selby Building was erected in 1895 and hosted many businesses over the years besides J.J. Newberry.

“Dr. McConnell’s dentist office was in the building and a lot of people (we talked to) remembered him,” Cornell said.

Soon after he started his practice the troop train wreck happened in West Lafayette. He was called out to identify soldiers and one of the images that will be hung up depicts that.

“Dr. Honabarger was a dentist in the building as well,” Cornell said. “Both dentists were on the same floor and their patients had to climb the creaky steps.”

The building also once housed a jewelry store, drug store, post office and at one time the third floor had an armory complete with a rifle range. A lot of the memories people shared, however, do revolve around J.J. Newberry.

“It was chain store, not unlike Wal-Mart, but a lot of people had the impression that it was a hometown store,” Cornell said.

“People seemed to appreciate the little things about it. It’s neat to see what they remember from 50, 60 and even 70 years ago.

Robin Coffman worked there in high school and remembered the fresh roasted nuts. We also heard about the chocolate covered ants and grasshoppers.”

She appreciated all the little details about the building that the general people shared and community members Frank Pettibone, Lisa Jane Martin, Byron Brenneman, Jacqueline Roman, Megan Tyhurst and Adam Laudick who helped make the images for the windows out of their stories. They also were assisted by visiting artist Julian Dassai.

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Some elderly residents who are planning for their passing can specify in their will that a certain amount of funds are given to the Coshocton Foundation and then distributed to the non-profit organizations of their choice. Contact an attorney to go over the details to include a fund through the Coshocton Foundation in your will.

“We have a number of generous folks who plan to do that at their passing,” said Pell. “It’s a really nice thing to do, especially for folks who don’t have a lot of family.”

To set up a memorial fund in honor of your loved one, contact the Coshocton Foundation at 740-622-0010.

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“I’m really excited about this,” Cornell said. “I think it is going to make a huge difference to that corner. Our next step is going to be to contact the schools and figure out how we can share this information with educational programs.”

The rest of the panels will be installed in the coming weeks and the display will have an official opening during the Dogwood Festival.

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advocate for this building,” Cornell said. “He is now a senior at Otterbein, but put two years into gathering stories. He collected a lot of information and pointed out a lot of things to me.”

The Little Social Histories project followed the Pomerene Center’s Community Studio process.

“The artPARK design process also followed this process visiting artist, five to seven community members and me,” Cornell said.

The Community Studio is defined as an extension of the Pomerene Center for the Arts into the community. Cornell further explained that, “its purpose is to bring people together to explore community matters and create public art. This process and the art created are designed as a development tool to promote creative thinking and conversation and to plant seeds for practical solutions to the complex community challenges we face.”

The Little Social Histories project was supported by a National Endowment for the Arts Our Town grant, which “supports creative placemaking projects that help transform communities into lively, beautiful, and sustainable places with the arts at their core.” RockTenn, WestRock, The Railroad Restaurant and Saloon, the Junior Woman’s Club and the Gannett Foundation also contributed to the project.

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Creating a memorial fund is one unique and selfless way to honor the memory of a loved one who has passed. The Coshocton Foundation is a great place to set up a fund where you know your loved one’s finances will be used generously and locally.

Each year, approximately half a dozen people decide to set up a memorial fund through the Coshocton Foundation.

Those creating the fund can designate a certain amount of money to 501c3 organizations in the community. All contributions are tax deductible and it is recommended that the fund contains $10,000 at the time of inception so that it has a chance to generate income and dividends.

“A number of 501c3 organizations are remembered every year through memorial funds,” said Bob Pell, executive director at Coshocton Foundation.

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Foster Grandparents can make a difference If you are 55 years old or older and love to work with children, the Foster Grandparent program may be the perfect way for you to make a difference in the lives of local children. The Foster Grandparent program is a federally-funded organization with some state funding that matches senior citizens with school-aged children in their community across the United States. Volunteers are required to give at least 15 hours a week of their time in the school, daycare, or adult learning center of their choice.

“There is a minimum for it because the program feels that you need to be with children a certain amount of time to be able to make a difference,” said Debbie Taylor of the Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development (COAD) Foster Grandparent Program.

Volunteers interested in becoming a “grandparent” are interviewed by Taylor and taken through a 20-hour orientation.

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“I spend so much time with them that by the end of the orientation, I can kind of get a feel for what grade level they’d be more comfortable working with,” said Taylor.

Volunteers are placed in the grade level of their choice and can choose to work with infants up to age 21. Usually, “grandparents” will work with teachers who need a little extra help in the classroom. Volunteers work one-on-one with the children in a designated area usually inside the classroom, although some choose to work in the hallway. “Grandparents” work with the children on subjects they may need a little extra help with in the classroom.

“When I speak to groups about the program, I really try to make it clear, don’t let the name mislead you,” said Taylor. “You’re not fostering kids in your home. That’s just the name of the program. But you are fostering these kids and trying to make their lives better.”

The organization started more than 50 years ago and there are approximately 35,000 foster grandparents in the United States. The COAD serves 24 counties and has approximately 225 foster grandparents in their organization.

There are also benefits to foster grandparents. Volunteers receive a small hourly stipend and mileage is paid or transportation is reimbursed for those who can’t drive. There is also an annual recognition banquet in Mt. Vernon. The banquet is catered and guest speakers are invited to talk about the program. The program also offers supplemental insurance if a volunteer would become injured while on site. Most sites also offer free lunch to “grandparents”. The only requirements are volunteers must be at least 55 years old, volunteer at least 15 hours a week, and the program is income-based. Volunteers can also set their own hours, but most help in the classroom is needed in the morning.

“They’re always involved doing something,” said Taylor.

“It’s just remarkable what these volunteers give to the kids and what the kids do for them. The volunteers almost always say it’s the best thing they’ve ever done.”

Currently, there are 10 to 12 “grandparents” in Coshocton County, but more are needed. The group meets monthly at the Coshocton County Senior Center and talks about any changes in the program. Meetings are held the second Friday of each month at 10 a.m.

“We want these kids to know that they (the volunteers) are special,” said Taylor. “They’re not just another person coming in the classroom.”

For more information on the program, visit coadinc.org/ senior-programs/foster-grandparents or call COAD at 740-5948499.

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Make A Difference (MAD) Address: 1547 Adams St. Phone: 740-202-1024 Making a donation: There is a need for baby and toddler clothes, other baby items (bouncy seats, play mats, cribs, etc), and a huge need for furniture and appliances. Receipts can be provided for

The Salvation Army Address: 219 N. Fourth St. Phone: 740-622-0971 Making a donation: The Salvation Army is currently receiving a lot of requests for children and adult coats, blankets and sheets. A wide variety of other items are accepted as long as they are workable and usable. Appliances and furniture that are in good shape also are appreciated. Donations can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., but if you come in from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. there are typically volunteers available to help you unload. The Coshocton Salvation Army can’t pick up items, but it does send out thank you notes that serve as receipts for those who need them.

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Goodwill Address: 301 Main St. Phone: 740-622-2288 Making a donation: Goodwill takes most items as long as they are in saleable condition. Receipts will be provided for tax purposes.

Donations can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday or from noon to 5:30 p.m. Sunday. The donation center is around the corner from Goodwill on Third Street and the door is under a blue awning. There are typically people there that can help you bring your items in, but they can no longer arrange for donations to be picked up.

ReStore Address: 84 Pine St. Phone: 740-622-7787 Making a donation: The Habitat for Humanity ReStore takes household items and leftover construction material. Donations are accepted from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday - Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Pick up of larger items can be arranged and there are typically volunteers available to help you carry donations in. Receipts will be provided for those who need them.

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Four Paws Thrift Store and Adoption Center Address: 504 Main St. Phone: 740-575-4519 Making a donation: Donations can be dropped off during store hours, which are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, closed Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Volunteers will help carry items in as they can, but pick up of donations cannot be arranged. Four Paws cannot take large appliances or large pieces of furniture. Receipts can be provided.

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First Step Address: 604 Walnut St. Phone: 740-622-8504 Making a donation: First Step takes a wide variety of donations including furniture, but right now it is particularly in need of winter boots. Donations can be made when the office is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. They also can arrange to pick items up from elderly residents if they have them boxed up and ready to go or if someone has furniture that they don’t have a way to bring in. Receipts for donations will be provided to those who need them.

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Volunteer at any of these United Way agencies American Red Cross 245 N. Fourth St. Coshocton, Ohio 43812 Phone: (740) 622-0228 Executive Director: Marlene Henderson The American Red Cross helps to provide relief and safety to disaster victims and to also help residents prevent and prepare for all emergencies. They also help victims of disaster by providing blood from around the country. To schedule a blood donation, go to www.givelife.org.

Boy Scouts of America Muskingum Valley Council 734 Morehead Ave Zanesville, Ohio 43701 Phone: (740) 453-0571 Executive Director: Ed Mulholland E-mail: ed.mulholland@scouting.org Senior District Executive: Jay Shankel E-mail: Jay.shankel@scouting.org Website: www.mvcbsa.org www.scouting.org Facebook: Muskingum Valley Council The Boy Scouts of America’s goal is to develop young boys who will be physically, mentally, and emotionally fit as adults. They focus on qualities such as courage, personal values and religious concepts. They also help young boys understand the American government, economic, and social systems, and instill pride about their American heritage and history.

Children’s Dental Clinic Medical Arts Building 406 S. 15th St. Coshocton, Ohio 43812

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Phone: (740) 622-8421 Email: littlesmiles8421@sbcglobal.net Sees children ages infant through 18 years old.

Coshocton C.A.R.E.S. College Access Program 405 W. Russell Ave. West Lafayette, Ohio 43845 Phone: (740) 502-6345 Website: ridgewood.k12.oh.us/hsCARES.aspx Executive Director: Brian Crilow E-mail: bcrilow@columbus.rr.com Advisors: Coshocton: Nancy Hatem; Ridgewood: Brian Crilow; River View: Lynn Hill Coshocton C.A.R.E.S. provides free career and college assistance to all Coshocton County students to help them reach their career goals.

Programming includes both individual and group advisory sessions at all high schools, College Financial Aid Workshops at each school, a FAFSA Assistance night each February, and other programs.

Coshocton County Handicapped Society 1005 Main St Coshocton, Ohio 43812 Phone: (740) 623-8001 Fax: (740) 291-8330 Contact: President Linda Ames Their mission is to help individuals with certain handicaps realize and maximize their full potential. They assist these residents in living a quality life in and with their community.

Coshocton Senior Volunteer Program 201 Browns Lane Coshocton, Ohio 43812 Phone: (740) 622-4852 Coordinator, Coshocton Senior Center: Pat Shryock E-mail: pshryock@knohoco.org Website: www.knohoco.org This program helps individuals work for their communities by volunteering in the schools, planting gardens, computer programming, food distribution at the Senior Center, and much more.

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In honor of Cervical Cancer

Awareness Month,

MVHC is offering FREE screenings until March 31, 2016.

Call to schedule an appointment!

740-295-3331

*Do not need to be a patient of MVHC to participate.

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First Step Family Violence Intervention Services 604 Walnut St Coshocton, Ohio 43812 Phone: (740) 622-8504 Helpline: (740) 622-9533 E-mail: firststepcosh@sbcglobal.net Website: www.firststepcoshocton.org Executive Director: Vicki Laudick Their goal is to prevent domestic violence by providing intervention, direct services, life skills, and much more.

Girl Scouts Heart of Ohio Inc. 3230 Bowers Ln Zanesville, Ohio 43701 Phone: (740) 454-8563 Fax: (740) 454-8111 Contact: Kendra O’Reilly E-mail: koreilly@gsohioheartland.org Girl Scouts of the USA is a program dedicated to helping young girls build character and success in their adult lives. They are partnered with committed adult volunteers who help them establish strong qualities such as leadership, values, social conscience, and conviction about their self-worth.

Phone: (740) 502-2590 Ages 4 – 14 softball and pony league for baseball. Also offers tee-ball.

The Salvation Army 219 N 4th St Coshocton, Ohio 43812 Phone: (740) 622-0971 Contact: Majors Steven and Hermas (Erma) Pearl Email: steven.pearl@use.salvationarmy.org or hermas.pearl@use.salvationarmy.org.

Website: www.salvationarmyusa.org The Salvation Army is a Christian organization that is dedicated to helping the less fortunate in their communities through a variety of ways.

People in the community may donate their time, money, or personal items such as clothing or furniture to aid the people in their community.

Roscoe Recreation PO Box 982 Coshocton, Ohio 43812 Contact: Keeley Mickle, President Phone: 294-2305 E-mail: zkmickle@yahoo.com Summer youth baseball and softball ages 5 – 14.

TLC (Tutoring, Learning, Contributing) Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center 23640 Airport Rd Coshocton, Ohio 43812 Phone: (740) 622-8699 Director: Kathy Raber E-mail: kathy.raber@mvesc.org An after school free tutoring program that operates with the volunteerism of students in grades six through 12 who serve as tutors for academically at-risk elementary students and is for any student who is struggling and may need an extra boost. Tutors help them with homework and also cover a lot of learning with interactive, hands on approach.

Union Rec 18001 SR 60 Warsaw, Ohio 43844 Contact: Wayne Russell Phone: 740-294-9164 T-ball for ages 4 – 6. They also have 9-year-old and 12-year-old girls softball leagues. Boys minor league baseball and major league baseball.

• Secure Environment • 24 Hour Staffing • Private Accommodations • Independent Lifestyle • Nutritious Meals • Scheduled Transportation • Activity Areas • Special Events • Beautiful Courtyard • VERY AFFORDABLE • Worship Services • Beauty Shop

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740-623-4600 • www.abbingtononline.com Windsorwood Place is an affiliate of Abbington Communities as a senior care alternative.

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Ridgewood Recreation Wendy Croy, President P.O Box 66 West Lafayette, Ohio 43845

Service with independence and dignity in mind.

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Coshocton City Recreation 1400 Serena Dr. Coshocton, Ohio 43812 Phone: 740-502-1510 Contact: Steve Jones E-mail: steve.jones@cityofcoshocton.com The park is located near Kids America and offers ball fields for high school, pony league, and little league. Also has a walking path, picnic area, a shelter, a dog park, and a 1/8 mile dirt track for remote control cars.

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Conesville Recreation 45688 TR 290 Coshocton, Ohio 43812 Contact: Lori Patterson E-mail: mlmpatterson@gmail.com

Warsaw Youth Development Contact: Trent Berry Phone: 740-502-7211 Little league for boys and girls 12 years old and under.

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Canal Lewisville Recreation Contact: Angie Moses, Secretary Phone: 740-623-8551 E-mail: canallewisvillerec@yahoo.com Website: canallewisvillerec.com We are a recreation for Canal Lewisville area children who are interested in playing summer baseball, t-ball, or softball for ages of 5-14 depending on the team. Sign-ups begin each February.

Rising Tide Aquatic Club Email: coshoctonrisingtide@gmail.com Contact: Tonya McVay A club established in the 1970s that teaches members the four basic strokes of competitive swimming. For ages 5 – 18 who can already swim without assistance. Made possible through the United Way and the Coshocton Foundation.

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Maternal/Child Health Center Coshocton County Health Department 724 S Seventh St Coshocton, Ohio 43812 Phone: (740) 622-2999 Contact: Leanne Rohr Website: www.coshoctoncounty.net/agency/health/mchprogram Their goal is to eliminate health disparities, improve birth outcomes, and improve the health of women, infants, and children served by the center by providing immunizations and well child physicals.

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Join these service organizations to give back Coshocton Masonic Temple Contact: Earl Grogro Phone: (740) 294-0075 Meets the first Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge. Does not meet in July and August.

West Lafayette Rotary President: Ed Chapdelaine Phone: (740) 545-6353 or (740) 545-6696 Meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at Dale Gress Real Estate at 316 W. Main St. in West Lafayette.

Coshocton Rotary Club President: Eric Taggart Website: www.coshoctonrotary.org Meets Tuesdays at 12:05 p.m. at The Lock Landing at the Roscoe Village Visitor Center. The object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise

West Lafayette Lions Club President: Tom Apple Phone: (740) 545-9435 Meets the first and third Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. at Schumaker Farms.

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Coshocton Kiwanis Club President: Tabitha Patterson E-mail: tabitha.patterson@live.com Meets Wednesdays at noon at the Coshocton Elks. Their motto is serving the children of the world.

Warsaw Lions Club President: Lynn Wells Phone: (740) 502-6556 Website: www.lionsclubs.org Meets the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Walhonding Valley Fire Station from Sept. - May.

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