2012 Ashland County Today Community Guide by Gannett NEO

Introduction Welcome to the 15th edition of the Times-Gazette’s community guide — “Ashland County Today.” This annual publication’s goal is to serve as a reference guide for navigating life in Ashland County. It’s essentially a book of lists — providing contact information for schools, community organizations, governmental agencies, churches and businesses. It’s the ultimate “news-you-can-use.” This year, we have added several pages of “Ashland County By-The-Numbers.” Over the past year, data from the 2010 Census has been released in various stages. Those numbers provide a fascinating look at our county on a variety of different levels, many of which are explored in a front-page story in today’s (July 31) newspaper. But a person can further examine those numbers and find many more interesting insights into our county and its communities. We’ve done our best to check and confirm the accuracy of the listings. But we realize, despite our best efforts, there have been omissions and mistakes. If your organization or group would like to be included in future editions, please email contact information to newsroom@times-gazette.com or suggest to us information we should include in upcoming editions. We hope you will use this guide throughout the coming year. Ted Daniels Editor and General Manager

Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce ASHLAND AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 211 CLAREMONT AVE. ASHLAND, OH 44805 419-281-4584 Fax: 419-2814585; www.ashlandoh.com; chamber@ashlandoh.com; Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Mission Statement: To advance the economic well-being of the Ashland area by facilitating superior membership services and engagement, and supporting the development of the business community and work force. ASHLAND AREA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU Toll Free: 877-581-2345; www.visitashlandohio.com; cvb@ashlandoh. com. Mission Statement: To market Ashland County and the surrounding region as a desirable place to visit, live, work and shop. Current Membership: 460 Divisions: Ashland Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, Leadership Ashland, Ashland Area Safety Council. Connection Groups: GeNext, HR Connection, Self-Employed Connection, Women in Business, Christians in Business. Programs/Specialties: Local

job posting, chamber-sponsored trips, member-only discount programs, networking opportunities, social media and news connections, cost of living research, business education and advocacy programs. Purpose: Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce strives to promote business and enhance the community together. Chamber membership extends your reach, helps you connect with the community through a social media and website presence, gives access to community and government resources and saves your company money through participation in the exclusive member-only benefit programs. Office Staff: President/CEO — Barbara Lange Executive Director of the Convention & Visitors Bureau — Amy Daubenspeck Executive Director of Leadership Ashland — John Ballinger Director of Finance/Office Manager — Linda Yoder Member Services Coordinator and Safety Council Coordinator — Melissa Martin Administrative Assistant/ Events Coordinator — Renae Osborne

Contents LIVING IN ASHLAND COUNTY Guide to Living .........................18 Historical Societies ..................27 Media & Utilities.........................4 Post Offices & ZIP Codes ........26 Public Libraries.........................10 Safety Services...........................4 ECONOMY Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce .............3 Community Foundation ...........27 Economic Development...........12 Loudonville-Mohican Chamber of Commerce & CVB ..................3 Homes Sold Listings ................28 Census Data ........................ 14-19 GOVERNMENT County Government .................24 Federal Officials .......................25 Local Government ....................23 State Officials ...........................25 Township Officials ....................24 Voting Precincts .......................26

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Health Department ..................13 Human Services .......................20 Samaritan Regional Health System ..........................28 Senior Opportunities ...............22 United Way of Ashland County ...28 EDUCATION Board of DD .................................9 Career Center .............................9 Child Care & Preschools .... 11-12 Higher Education .....................10 Private Schools...........................8 Public Schools ............................8 CULTURE AND RECREATION Ashland County Fair ................12 Clubs & Organizations ........... 6-7 Places of Worship .............. 29-30 Recreation .................................21 Summer Festivals .....................21 Youth Organizations ..................5

Index of Advertisers Dr. James Allman . . . . . . . . . . . 19 All-Ways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Armstrong Cable Services. . . . 31 Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . 13 Ashland Community Credit Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Brethren Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Denbow, Primm & Kemery Funeral Home . . . . . 14 Geyer's Fresh Foods-Hawkins . 20 The Good Shepherd . . . . . . . . . . 5 Grandpa's Cheesebarn . . . . . . 27 Hedstrom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Jim's Flowers & Gifts . . . . . . . . 23 Kingston of Ashland . . . . . . . . . 23

Hospice of North Central Ohio . 7 Irwin's Office Equipment . . . . . . 9 Lutheran Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 MedCentral Health System . . . . 2 Newswanger Meats . . . . . . . . . 15 Olivesburg General Store . . . . 18 Planktown Hardware . . . . . . . . 12 Real Estate Showcase . . . . . . . 29 Samaritan Regional Health System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Shakley Mechanical . . . . . . . . . 29 Shearer Equipment. . . . . . . . . . 25 Sutton Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Time Staffing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Truax Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Loudonville-Mohican Chamber of Commerce & CVB CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Officers and Staff Marilyn Byers, president; Dan Skinner, vice president; Mary Mould, secretary; Sue McClure, treasurer; Jeanne Leckrone, office manager. Chamber Board of Directors Virginia Reynolds, chairman of the board; Deb Bickhart, vice chairwoman; Jodi Donley, secretary; Sue McClure, treasurer; other board members, Dr. John Battison, expofficia; Curt Young, Sue Long, Lynette Piper, Dan Skinner and Marilyn Byers. ■ Loudonville Mohican Chamber

of Commerce, 131 W. Main St., Loudonville, 419-994-4789, www. loudonville-mohican.com.

CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU CVB Board of Directors Mark Smith, president; Ann Bitner, vice president; Julie Poland, secretary; Judy Webster, treasurer; Chris Tuttle, Kelly Overly, Virginia Reynolds, Jim O’Brien, and Patty Shannon. There is one board vacancy. Bob Yun, executive director. ■ Loudonville Mohican Convention & Visitors Bureau, 131 W. Main St., Loudonville, 419-9944789 or 877-266-4422, www. loudonville-mohican.com.

Media and Utilities NEWSPAPERS Ashland Times-Gazette — 40 E. Second St., Ashland, 419-2810581, 888-4-NEWS-11, fax 419-2815591, www.times-gazette.com; published Mon.-Sat. mornings; Ashland’s only daily since 1850; provides comprehensive coverage of local issues and sports The Daily Record — 212 E. Liberty St., Wooster, 330-264-1125, 1-800-686-2958, fax 330-264-3756; www.the-daily-record.com; published mornings, seven days a week Loudonville Times — 263 W. Main St., Loudonville, 419994-5600, fax 419-994-5826, jbrewer@times-gazette.com; published Tuesdays; a community newspaper Mohican Area Shopper — 263 W. Main St., Loudonville, 419-9945600, fax 419-994-5826, published Mondays; a free advertising weekly RADIO WNCO-101.3 FM, WNCO-1340 AM, WFXN-102.3 FM, WXXN98.3 FM and WXXR 107.7 FM — 1179 U.S. 42, Ashland, 419-2892605, fax 419-289-0304; www. wncofm.com, www.wncoam.com WQKT, 104.5 FM and WKVX, 960 AM — 186 S. Hillcrest Drive, Wooster, 330-264-5122, fax 330264-3571, www.wqkt.com WRDL - 88.9 FM — Ashland University, 419-289-5678, 419-2895157, www.ashland.edu/~wrdl; a student-run radio station, featuring Ashland University programming (when school is in session) and regular news broadcasts

WZLP-95.7 FM — Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 419994-4601 TELEVISION TV Channel 20 — Ashland University, 419-289-5136, tv20@ash-land.edu, www.ashland. edu; a student-run cable service, featuring Ashland University programming (when school is in session) and regular news broadcasts WMFD TV-68 — 419529-5900; Mansfield station broadcasting independent programming CABLE TELEVISION Armstrong — 1215 Claremont Ave., Ashland, 419-289-1343 or 877-277-5711, www.armstrongonewire.com; after-hours cable outages, 800-654-2384 Time Warner — 1575 Lexington Ave., Mansfield, 800821-7250, www.twcneo.com ELECTRIC Firelands Electric Cooperative Inc. — 1 Energy Place, P.O. Box 32, New London 44851, 419-929-1571, fax 419-9298550, jnoss@firelandsec.com, www.firelandsec.com; emergency calls to 800-533-8658 Lorain-Medina Rural Electrical Cooperative Inc. — 22898 West Road, Wellington, 44090, 1-440-647-2133 or 1-800222 LMRE (5673); www.lmre.org Ohio Edison Co. (division of First Energy Co.) — 800-633-4766,

or to report an outage: 888-5444877, www.firstenergycorp.com GAS Columbia Gas of Ohio — P.O. Box 2318, Columbus 43216, 800344-4077, www.columbiagasohio. com INTERNET PROVIDERS Bright.net — 37 E. Marion St., Doylestown, 330-658-4500 or 800-535-6423, fax 330-658-7500, www.neobright.net Corecomm — 4460 S. Hagadorn Road, Suite 420, East Lansing, Mich., 48823, 800-2673266, fax 517-324-8965, info@core. com, www.core.com Armstrong Zoom — 1215 Claremont Ave., Ashland, 419-2891343 or 877-277-5711, www.armstrongonewire.com Road Runner — 1575 Lexington Ave., Mansfield, 877459-9044, www.twcneo.com Your Digital Partner LLC — 248 W. Main St., Loudonville, 410-994-5000; Hours, Mon.-Wed. and Fri. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Thurs. 1-8 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (Saturday hours subject to change.) RECYCLING Ashland County Recycling Center — 1270 Middle Rowsburg Road, Ashland, 419-289-7382, fax 419-281-7616, www.ashlandcounty. org/recycling; accepts newspapers, magazines, books, miscellaneous paper, cardboard, aluminum cans, plastic bottles and containers (No. 1 & 2), steel cans, tin cans and empty

aerosol cans, appliances, tires and electronics; there is a charge for tires by size and for electronics by the pound; call for information on acceptable items and how to prepare them. We also accept ferrous and nonferrous scrap metal, plastic grocery bags, plastic shrink film, phone books, lead acid and rechargeable batteries and toner cartridges. Electronics are accepted without charge except TVs. There is a charge for computer monitors if they are not accompanied by a CPU tower. TELEPHONE Sprint — 800-407-5411, www. sprint.com Frontier — 877-462-8188, www.verizon.com Armstrong — 1215 Claremont Ave., Ashland, 419-289-1343 or 877277-5711, www.armstrongonewire. com Nova Telephone Co. — 255 Township Road 791, Nova, 419-6523571 WATER Ashland City Water Department — 206 Claremont Ave., 419-289-8322, www.ashlandohio.com; weekend emergency calls to 419-281-7041 Loudonville Water Works — 156 N. Water St. (office), Loudonville, 419-994-3214; evening or weekend emergency calls to police department at 419-994-4151 Rural Lorain County Water Authority — 42401 Ohio 303, LaGrange 44050; 1-440-355-5121 or 1-800-842-1339

Safety Services Ashland City Fire Department is the only full-time manned fire station in the county; all others are volunteer.

Fire Dept.: Non-emergency phone: 419-368-6811 Fire Chief: Rob Garn

ASHLAND CITY Police Dept.: 1211 E. Main St. Non-emergency phone: 419289-3639 Police Chief: David Marcelli Fire Dept.: 274 Cleveland Ave. Non-emergency phone: 419289-6511 Fire Chief: Rick Anderson

LOUDONVILLE Police Dept.: 156 N. Water St. Non-emergency phone: 419994-4151 Police Chief: Kevin Taylor Fire Dept.: Non-emergency phone: 419-994-4000 Fire Chief: Tom Gallagher

HAYESVILLE Sheriff’s Office: Nonemergency phone: 419-289-3911 Village Marshal: Randy Jackenheimer Fire Dept.: Non-emergency phone: 419-368-7335 Fire Chief: Ron Shenberger JEROMESVILLE Sheriff’s Office: Nonemergency phone: 419-289-3911

MIFFLIN Sheriff’s Office: Nonemergency phone: 419-289-3911 Fire Dept.: Non-emergency phone: 419-368-5127 Fire Chief: J.J. Bittinger NANKIN (ORANGE TWP.) Sheriff’s Office: Nonemergency phone: 419-289-3911 Fire Dept.: Non-emergency phone: 419-289-6866 Fire Chief: Rob McClaran

NOVA (RUGGLES/TROY) Sheriff’s Office: Nonemergency phone: 419-289-3911 Fire Dept.: Non-emergency phone: 419-652-2250 Fire Chief: Wes Williams PERRYSVILLE-GREEN Sheriff’s Office: Nonemergency phone: 419-289-3911 Police Dept.: 419-938-5345 Police Chief: Ron Goltry Perrysville-Green Fire Dept.: Non-emergency phone: 419-9385822 Fire Chief: Chris Mullinex POLK (JACKSON-PERRY) Sheriff’s Office: Nonemergency phone: 419-289-3911 Fire Dept.: Non-emergency phone: 419-945-2681 Fire Chief: Randy Goon SAVANNAH Sheriff’s Office: Nonemergency phone: 419-289-3911

Fire Dept.: Non-emergency phone: 419-962-4630 Fire Chief: Steve Dinsmore SULLIVAN Sheriff’s Office: Nonemergency phone: 419-289-3911 Fire Dept.: Non-emergency phone: 419-736-2255 Fire Chief: Gary Hollingsworth WEST SALEM Town & Country Fire District (Fire and EMS covering parts of Wayne and Medina counties): Nonemergency phone: 419-853-4022 Fire Chief: Bob Wright OTHER Ashland County Sheriff: E. Wayne Risner, 1205 E. Main St., Ashland, non-emergency phone 419-289-3911. Ohio State Highway Patrol: 805 U.S. 250, Ashland, 419-289-0911. ■ For all emergencies, dial 9-1-1.

Youth Organizations ASHLAND DEPARTMENT PARKS & RECREATION Contact — Park office, 419289-8247, www.ashland-ohio.com; timclingan@ashland-ohio.com Eligibility — Youth in kindergarten through high school Amenities — Variety of activities, leagues and classes for youth, including basketball, softball, swimming, tennis and golf OF

ASHLAND FAMILY YMCA Contact — Ashland Family YMCA, 207 Miller St., Ashland, 419-289-0626, ymca@ohio.net, www.ashlandy.org Eligibility — Children 6 months through 18 years Amenities — Offers extensive programming throughout the year, including gymnastics and swim teams, aquatic instruction, karate, ballet, basketball, volleyball, flag football, roller hockey and track; open Mon.-Sat ASHLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY Contact — 224 Claremont Ave., Ashland, 419-289-8188; www.ashland.lib.oh.us Eligibility — Birth through teenage years Amenities — Programs include infant, toddler, preschool and after-school story times, the bookmobile, Wi-Fi Internet access, book discussion groups, crafts and summer reading programs, family movie night, Sit Stay Read; ATAC (Ashland Teen Advisory Council), open to all teens. It also offers a variety of special programs throughout the year; open Mon.Sat ASHLAND UNIVERSITY Contact — 401 College Ave., Ashland, 419-289-4142, www. ashland.edu Eligibility — Local children ages 5 through high school Amenities — Special classes including athletic and academic workshops and camps ASHLAND YOUTH BASEBALL Contact — Dan Chandler, dchandler@zoominternet.net Eligibility — Boys and girls ages 6 through 15 Amenities — Various opportunities to play T-ball and baseball in Ashland; season runs April-July ASHLAND SYMPHONIC YOUTH CHORUS Contact — Business Manager, Mike Matter, 419-289-2487, info@ashlandsync.org, www. ashlandsyc.org Eligibility — Three different chorus’ starting in third grade Amenities — “The Ashland Symphonic Youth Chorus was established to immerse and educate children in the fine arts through the study and performance of choral music. Our goal is to train young voices so

that each child may reach his/her highest potential as a musician and performer.” BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Contact — Heart of Ohio Council, Johnny Appleseed Trail District, 471 U.S. 250 E. Building D, P.O. Box 368, Ashland, District Executive Dan Caulkett 419-207-8300 ext. 104, www. heartofohiocouncil.org Eligibility — Boys first grade through 18 years Amenities — “It is the mission of the Heart of Ohio Council, Boy Scouts of America to serve others by helping to instill values in young people and, in other ways, to prepare them to make ethical choices during their lifetime in achieving their full potential. The values we strive to instill are based on those found in the Scout Oath and Law.” 4-H Contact — Kathy Blackford, Ashland County 4-H Extension educator, 1763 Ohio 60., Ashland, 419-281-8242 Eligibility — Boys and girls years 5 through 18 Amenities — Membership in various local clubs offers more than 250 different youth-oriented projects GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA Contact — Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland, Mansfield Service Center, 135 N. Park St., Mansfield, 419-522-0391, www. gsooh.org Eligibility — Kindergarten through high school seniors Amenities — “Girl Scouting: For every girl, everywhere;” the world’s largest organization for girls providing leadership education programs; discover the fun, friendship and power of girls together; adult volunteers always are needed.” THE Y BUDDIES MENTORING PROGRAM Contact — 207 Miller St., Ashland, 419-289-0626, ymca@ohio.net SALVATION ARMY RAY AND JOAN KROC CORPS COMMUNITY CENTER Contact — Captains Brett and Jessica DeMichael, 419-281-8001; 527 E. Liberty St., Ashland SOCCER LEAGUES Contact — Bob McCarron, Ashland Park Soccer Coordinator, 419-651-3937 Eligibility — Youth ages 5 through 14 years old Amenities — Ashland Soccer Association (ASA): in-house recreational soccer, Bob Kanuch, 419-281-8191; Ashland United Soccer (AUS): travel leagues, Clayt Crosby, 419-908-0116

Contact Cathy at Lutheran Village, 419-281-8403 or Lorie at TGS, 419-289-3523 to learn more about your options.

Clubs & Organizations BUSINESS Ashland Business Professional Women — meets 6:30 p.m. first Monday of every month at various locations; Roberta Weiler, president, 419-281-9636 Young Men’s Business Club — Usually meets second and fourth Wednesday (Sept.-June), 6 p.m., at Ashland University; Dean DaHinden, treasurer; Doug Pauly, president; Dwight McElfresh, vice president; Dan Stone, secretary FINE ARTS Adonai Fine Arts Center — 110 W. Main St.; 419-281-0549; www.adonaifinearts.com Ashland Symphonic Youth Chorus — 419-289-2487 Ashland Symphony Orchestra — 401 College Ave., Ashland; Ashland, OH 44805; 419-289-5115, fax 419-2895329; ashlandsymphony.org; symphony@ashland.edu; hours, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m; Jarrod Hartzler, general manager Big Bands and All That Jazz Society — Meets the first Monday, 7:30 p.m., Sept.-June, at Ashland High School Little Theater 1 Hayesville Opera House — 5 ⁄2 E. Main St., P.O. Box 191, Hayesville; 567-203-3231; www.bright.net/ ~opera/hayesville, opera@bright.net Johnny Appleseed Heritage Center Inc. — Three-fourths of a mile south of Mifflin, 2179 Ohio 603; 419-368-1812; www.jahci.org Loudonville Ohio Theatre — 156 N. Water St., Loudonville; Judith Webster, recreation director; www.ohiotheatre.org; 419-994-3750 Loudonville Theatre and Arts Committee — P.O. Box 241, Loudonville; Judith Webster, chairwoman; www.ohiotheatre. org; Mission statement: The vision of the Loudonville Theatre and Arts Committee is the complete preservation and restoration of Ohio Theatre. Old Uniontown Quilt Guild — Business meeting on the fourth Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m., and informal meeting on the second Wednesday, 1 to 4 p.m., both at Christ United Methodist Church, 1140 Claremont Ave., Ashland; Jane Vines, 567-215-7619 Opus Dance Studio— 130 E. Main St., Ashland; 419-2893581; opusarb@zoominternet.net; opusdancestudio.com FRATERNAL Amaranth 24 — Meets the second Friday, March-Dec., 7:30 p.m., at Masonic Temple

Ashland Masonic Lodge 151 — Meets the first and third Thursday, Sept.-June, 7:30 p.m., at Masonic Temple Eagles Club 2178 — Meets the first and third Monday, 7 p.m., at the club, 400 Eastlake Drive, Ashland; Steve Bates, president, 419-281-6001 Eagles Club Auxiliary 2178 — Meets the first and third Monday, 7 p.m., at the club, 400 Eastlake Drive, Ashland; Tiffany Reikar, president, 419-281-6001 Elks Lodge — Meets the first and third Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., at the lodge, 402 Center St., Ashland; Damon Hitchcock, exalted ruler, 419-289-3553. In the summertime, the group meets the third Tuesday. Elks Lodge Emblem Club — Meets the first Wednesday, 8 p.m., at the Elks Lodge, 402 Center St., Ashland; Donna Landis, president, 419-289-3553 Moose Lodge 1383 — Meets the first and third Monday, 8 p.m., at the lodge, 1112 Cleveland Ave., Ashland; Darrell Greenhill, administrator, 419-281-0012 Order of the Eastern StarAshland Chapter 92 — Meets the second and fourth Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Sept.-June, at Masonic Temple; 31 W. 11th Street, Ashland Order of the Eastern StarGarfield Chapter 324 — Meets the second and fourth Mondays, Sept.-Nov. and April-June, Meets second Monday Dec.-March, 7:30 p.m., at West Salem Masonic Temple; Sally Wiley, 419-945-2338 Order of the Eastern StarSullivan Chapter 499 — Meets the first and third Mondays, Sept.June, 7:30 p.m. Royal and Select MasonsAshland Council 128 — Meets the third Tuesday, Sept.-June, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Temple Sullivan Masonic Lodge 313 — Meets the first Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Women of the Moose 1901— Meets the first Wednesday, 7 p.m., at the lodge, 1112 Cleveland Ave., Ashland; Marge Berry, senior regent, 419-281-0012 GARDEN All Season Gardeners — Meets the first Thursday (excluding the July field trip), 7 to 9 p.m., in members’ homes; Barb Zimmerman, president, 419-2811877 Flower Gardeners of Ashland Ohio — Meets the third Monday, 7 p.m., in various locations; Dot Greene, 419-289-0995 Art of Gardening Club — Meets the first Wednesday of

the month at 9 a.m. at New Life Community Church at Ohio 511 and Ohio 60. Lois Heckman, president and Ella Copeland, vice president, 419-281-2942 SERVICE Ashland City Club — Meets 6:30 p.m. every second and fourth Monday of the month at the American Legion Ashland Emblem Club — Meets the first and third Wednesday of every month, 8 p.m., at Elks Lodge Ashland Evening Lions Club — Meets the first and third Thursday, 6:45 p.m., at Celebrations by Sallie!, 1256 E. Main St., Ashland Ashland Kiwanis Club — Meets every Tuesday and every other Tuesday in July and August, noon, at Celebrations by Sallie! Ashland Noon Lions — Meets every Thursday, noon at Celebrations by Sallie! Community Improvement Corporation — 211 Claremont Ave., Ashland; contact, 419-289-3200 Hayesville Lions Club — Meets first Thursday, 8 p.m., in members’ homes and the third Thursday, 7 p.m., at Stone Lutheran Church or Hayesville United Methodist Jeromesville Lions Club — Meets the first and third Wednesday, 7 p.m. at Hillsdale Middle School Loudonville Lions Club — Meets the second and fourth Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at the Lions Building, Sept.-May; Annette Gorrell, 419-994-4723 Mifflin Lions Club — Meets the first and third Tuesday, Sept.May, third Monday only June-Aug., 6:30 p.m. at Lions Community Center Nova Lions Club — Meets the second and fourth Thursday, Sept.June, 7 p.m. at United Methodist Church Perrysville Lions Club — Meets the second Sunday, except in Dec., 7 p.m., at the Perrysville Community Center; Bernard Sprang, 419-938-6531 Polk Lions Club — Meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m. at Polk United Methodist Church Rotary Club of Ashland — Meets every Tuesday, noon, at The Country Club of Ashland Rotary Club of Loudonville — Meets Thursdays at 11:45 a.m., Rader’s Family Restaurant, 1014 S. Market St., Loudonville Rowsburg Lions Club — Meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, 8 p.m. at

Lions Community Center Savannah Lions Club — Meets the first and third Thursday of every month, 7 p.m. at Town Hall Sullivan Lions Club — Meets the second and fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m. at Town Hall VETERANS American Legion Post 257 — Meets the second Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m., at the post, 131 S. Water St., Loudonville; Charlie Smail, commander, 419-994-3625 American Legion Post 257 Auxiliary — Meets the second Wednesday of every other month, 7 p.m., at the post, 131 S. Water St., Loudonville; 419-994-3625 American Legion SAL 257 — Meets the third Sunday of every month, 6:00 p.m., at the post American Legion Post 749 — Meets the first Monday, 7 p.m., at the post, 419-368-6892, 30 N. Huron St., Jeromesville American Legion Post 749 Auxiliary — Meets the fourth Thursday of every month, 7:30 p.m., at the post American Legion Harry Higgins Post 88 — Meets the third Monday of every month, 7:30 p.m., at the post, 1338 Claremont Ave., Ashland; Ron Dull, commander, 419289-3633 American Legion Harry Higgins Post 88 Auxiliary — Meets the first Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m., at the post, 1338 Claremont Ave., Ashland, 419-2893633 AMVETS Post 96 — Meets at the post, 233 Union St., Ashland; 419-281-0055 AMVETS Post 96 Auxiliary — Meets at the post home, 419281-0055 Disabled American Veterans — Meets the second Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m., at American Legion Harry Higgins Post 88 Hayesville AMVETS — Meets the second Thursday of every month, 8 p.m., at the post; 419368-3163 Perrysville VFW Post 8586 — Meets the first Monday of every month, 8 p.m., at the post Perrysville VFW Post 8586 Auxiliary — Meets the third Thursday of every month, 7 p.m., at the post Polk AMVETS Post 149 — Meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m., at Post 149, 414 Township Road 1150, Polk; 419-869-7582 Sons of American Legion Post 749 — Meets the second Monday of every month, 7:30 p.m., at the post

Clubs & Organizations Sons of AMVETS Post 96 — Meets at the post, 419-281-0055 Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1067 — Meets the first and third Wednesday of every month, 8 p.m., at the post, 125 E. Main St., Ashland; 419-281-2501 Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Post 1067 — The women’s auxiliary meets the third Monday, 7 p.m., and the men’s auxiliary meets 7 p.m. every second Wednesday at the post, 125 E. Main St., Ashland; 419-281-2501 Veterans of Vietnam War — Meets 7:30 p.m. the last Wednesday of every month. RETIREES Abbott and Hospira Retirees — Meets the third Wednesday of every month, Oct.-July, 3 p.m., Council on Aging; Chuck Ames, 419-281-6662 Ashland County Retired Teachers — Meets the fourth Tuesday of every month, 11:30 a.m., at the Pump House Garber Former Employees — Meets the first Thursday of every month, 9 a.m., at Perkins Restaurant GTE/Verizon Retirees — Meets the last Wednesday of every month, 9 a.m., at Buehler’s The Mill Restaurant F.E. Myers/Hydromatic Retirees — Meets the first Tuesday of every month, 11 a.m., at Perkins Restaurant; Pat Sarkel, 419-289-8198 ODOT Retirees — Meets the second Thursday of every month, 9 a.m., at Perkins Restaurant; Becky Echelberger, 419-281-0476 Public Employee Retirees Inc.-Chapter 65 — Meets the first Thursday of every month, 10 a.m., at Buehler’s The Mill Restaurant SUPPORT Al-Anon — Meets every Monday, 7:30 p.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church Circle of Sharing — Meets the

fourth Monday during the school year, 6 to 7:30 p.m., 1256 Center St. Narcotic Anonymous — Meets every Monday, 7 p.m., at St. Matthews Church; Brian Warren Visually Impaired Support Association — Meets the fourth Monday of every month, 7 p.m., at Park Street Brethren Church MISCELLANEOUS Adult Basic and Literacy Education — Meets every Monday, Aug.-June, 1 to 3 p.m., at Ashland Public Library; Georgia Anthony, 419-282-6421 Ashland Appleseed Toastmasters Club — Meets the first and third Tuesdays of every month, 6 p.m., at AU Hawkins-Conard Student Center, conference rooms B and C Ashland County Airport Authority — Meets the second Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m., at the airport; Ken Van Duyne, president, 419-281-3966 Ashland County Democratic Women — Meets the fourth Monday of every month, 5:30 p.m., at IAM Union Hall, 930 Grove Ave., Ashland; contact Sandi Briggs, 419281-0214 Ashland County Park District — Meets the first Monday of every month, 7 p.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church Ashland County Pilot’s Association — Meets the last Sunday of every month at 2 p.m. at Ashland County Airport Ashland County Republican Party — Meets first Wednesday of every month, 4:15 p.m., at Headquarters; Cody Ragle, 419652-3847 Ashland County Republican Women — P.O. Box 165, Ashland, Ohio 44805; Kalie Lint, president; Michal Crow, secretary Ashland County Registered Nurses Association — Meets the first Tuesday of the month, Sept.May, 6 p.m., at Celebrations by Sallie!, 1256 E. Main St., Ashland;

Mary Elizabeth Sloan, president Ashland Exchange Club — Meets every Wednesday, 7:30 a.m., at Perkins Restaurant Ashland High School Athletic Booster Club — Meets the second Monday of every month, 7:30 p.m., at the high school library Ashland High School Class of 1946 — Meets the third Thursday of Jan./April/July/Oct., 9 a.m., at Buehler’s The Mill Restaurant; Dick Denbow, 419-281-0075 Ashland High School Class of 1949 — Meets the third Thursday of every month, 9 a.m., at Perkins Restaurant; Cloyd McNaull, 419289-3441 Ashland High School Class of 1959 — Meetings cancelled until further notice; Sallie Shank, 419282-0449 Book Discussion Group — Meets the third Thursday of every month, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Ashland Public Library Ashland Class of 1953 — Meets the second Monday of every month, 8 a.m., at Buehler’s The Mill Restaurant; Christine Carver, 419281-3805 Friends of Ashland County Park District — Meets the first Monday, of every month 6:45 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church Friends of Ashland Public Library — Meets the second Saturday of every month, 10 a.m., at the library Gold Wing Road Riders Association-Chapter V — Meets the fourth Saturday of Jan.-Nov., 5:30 p.m., at Buehler’s The Mill Restaurant; Gary Helbert, 419-3683464 Greater Mohican Audubon Society — Locations and meetings vary on a monthly basis. Field trips and environmental education programs in Ashland, Wayne, Holmes and Richland counties. Also offers presentations on feeding wildlife and gardening for wildlife; Cheryl Harner, president; www.

gmasohio.org; 419-683-8952 Komputer Users Group, North Central Ohio — Meets the first Monday of Sept.-June, at Malabar Middle School Lois Club — Meets the third Tuesday of every month, 12:30 p.m., location changes each month; Lois Lang, 419-207-0850 Loudonville Mohican Chamber of Commerce — Meets the first Thursday of every month, 7:30 a.m., at Rader’s Restaurant in Loudonville Mohican Area Growth Foundation — Meets the second Friday of every month, 8 a.m., at Rader’s Restaurant Mohican Historical Society — Meets the third Monday of every month, 8 p.m., at the historical building Mothers of Preschoolers — Meets the second and fourth Wednesday of every month, Sept.May, 9 a.m., at Grace Brethren Church Navy Mothers Club 195 — Meets the third Tuesday of every month, 7:30 p.m., Martin House Ohio Genealogical SocietyAshland County Chapter — Meets the third Tuesday of every month, 6:30 p.m., Jan.-Oct., at Ashland Public Library lower-level meeting room; Barb Hart, 419-2810707 Rainbow Riders Motorcycle Club — Meets the second Saturday of every month, 6 p.m., at Academy Park Restaurant in Savannah TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 736 — Meets each Wednesday of every month at Peace Lutheran Church, 1360 Smith Road, Ashland; 9:30 a.m. weigh-in, 10 a.m. meeting Unity Study Group — Meets every Sunday, 5 p.m., at Samaritan Hospital library Welcome Wagon Club of Ashland County — Meets the fourth Tuesday of Sept.-June, 7:15 p.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church

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Public Schools Ashland City Schools Administration — 416 Arthur St., Ashland, 419-289-1117, www. ashland-city.k12.oh.us; Doug Marrah, superintendent; Rob Knabe, business manager; Gina Deppert, treasurer Ashland High School — 1440 King Road, 419-289-7968, fax 419-289-8218; Tom Marquette, principal Ashland Middle School — 345 Cottage St., 419-289-7966, fax 419-289-2303; Mike Heimann, principal Edison Elementary School — 1202 Masters Ave., 419-2897965, fax 419-281-3947; Cheryl Boyles, principal Montgomery Elementary School — 725 U.S. 250 E., 419289-7967, fax 419-281-4233; Stephen McDonnell, principal Osborn Elementary School — 544 E. Main St., 419-289-7964, fax 419-289-8563; Linda McKibben, principal Taft Elementary School — 825 Smith Road, 419-289-7969, fax 419-281-4516; Tim Keller, principal Ashland County Community Academy — 419-903-0295, fax 419-903-0341; Donne Copenhaver, principal Ashland City Board of Education — Tom Lavinder, president; Bob Hill, vice president; Rick Ewing; James Wolfe; and Bryan Lefelhoc Number of students in district: 3,466 (approx.) Number of school employees: 400 (approx.) Hillsdale Local Schools Administration — 485 Township Road 1902, Jeromesville, 419-368-8231, fax 419-368-

7504, www.hillsdale.k12.oh.us; Joel Roscoe, superintendent; Becky Austin, secretary to the superintendent; Marjorie Travis, treasurer Hillsdale High School — 485 Township Road 1902, Jeromesville, 419-368-6841, fax 419-368-7504; Kevin Reidy, principal Hillsdale Middle School — 144 N. High St., P.O. Box 57, Jeromesville, 419-368-4911, fax 419368-3613; Pat Dawson, principal Hillsdale Elementary School — West Main Street, Hayesville, 419-368-4364, fax 419-368-3701; Michael Shambre, principal Board of Education — Patsy Dole, president, W. Eugene Anderson, vice president; Steve Smith; Ken Schuck; and Dave Bartter Number of students in district: 1,050 (approx.) Number of school employees: 125 (approx.) Loudonville-Perrysville Local Schools Administration — 210 E. Main St., Loudonville; John E. Miller, superintendent, 419-994-3912 (voice and fax); Marie Beddow, treasurer/CFO, 419-994-3562; www.lpschools.k12.oh.us Loudonville High School (Grades 7-12) — 421 Campus Ave., Loudonville, 419-994-4101, fax 419-994-3485; John Lance, principal; Shannon Sprang, assistant principal and athletic director; Dan Eckenwiler, assistant principal/online school director; Leslie Kamenik, coordinator of Instructional Technology & Resource Development; Mary Ann Post, coordinator of Library/Media Services

C.E. Budd Elementary School (Grades 4-6) — 210 E. Main St., Loudonville, 419-994-3327, fax 419994-7003; Steve Orchard, principal R.F. McMullen Elementary School (Grades K-3) — 224 E. Bustle St., Loudonville, 419-9943913, fax 419-994-5116; Patty Miller, principal Board of Education — Jeff Cooper, president; Kathy Adams; John Carroll; Dave Hunter; and Eric Koppert Number of students in district: 1,186 (approx.) Number of school employees: 146 (approx.) Mapleton Local Schools Administration — 2 Mountie Drive, Ashland, 419-945-2188, fax 419-945-8133, www.mapleton.k12. oh.us; John Marks, superintendent; Susan Smith, treasurer Mapleton High School — 1 Mountie Drive, Ashland, 419-9452188, fax 419-945-8166; Joe Morabito, principal Mapleton Middle School — 1 Mountie Drive, Ashland, OH 44805, 419-945-2188, fax 419-945-8167, Ray Kowatch, principal/dean of students Mapleton Elementary School — 2 Mountie Drive, Ashland, 419945-2188, fax 419-945-8119; Luann Kunisch, principal Board of Education — Shawn Puster, president; Cody Ragle; Mark Walter; Tom Donley and Shawn Grundy Number of students in district: 978 (approx.) Number of district employees: 111 (approx.) Other School Districts The following school districts serve and are supported by some

Ashland County residents. For more information, contact the respective district office. Black River Local Schools — 257A County Road 40, Sullivan, 419-736-3300, fax 419-736-3308, www.blackriver.k12.oh.us; Janice Wyckoff, superintendent Crestview Local Schools (located in Richland County) — 1575 Ohio 96, Ashland, 419-8951700, www.crestview-richland.k12. oh.us; Bill Seder Jr., superintendent Lucas Local Schools (located in Richland County) — 84 Lucas North Road, Lucas 44843, 419-8922338, www.lucascubs.org; Steve Dickerson, superintendent New London Local Schools (located in Huron County) — 1 Wildcat Drive (K-12 facility) and 2 Wildcat Drive (board office), New London, 44851, 419-929-8433, www.newlondon.k12.oh.us; Carol Girton, superintendent Northwestern Local Schools (located in Wayne County) — 7571 N. Elyria Road, West Salem 44287, 419-8463151, fax 419-846-3361 (board office), www.northwesternwayne.k12.oh.us; Jeffrey Layton, superintendent South Central Local School District (located in Huron County) — 3305 Greenwich Angling Road, Greenwich 44837, 419-752-3815, www.south-central.k12.oh.us; David Brand, superintendent Other Phone Numbers Ohio Department of Education — 877-644-6338 School Community/Liason — 419-281-3716 Tri-County Education Service Center — 330-345-6771

Private Schools ASHLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Religious affiliation: Interdenominational Administrator: Bessann Carr Development director: Rich Policz Grades: Preschool through grade 12 Enrollment: 267 (approx.) Staff: 20 (approx.) Transportation: Available through some local districts Meals: On-site cafeteria ■ Ashland Christian School, 1144 W. Main St., Ashland, 419-2896617, www.ashlandchristian.org. ST. EDWARD SCHOOL Religious affiliation: Catholic Administrator: Suellen Valen-

tine, principal Grades: Pre-K through 8 Enrollment: 152 (approx.) Staff: 20 (approx.) Transportation: Arranged through city and county schools and private cars Meals: On-site cafeteria ■ St. Edwards School, 433 Cottage St., Ashland, 419-289-7456, www. stedwardashland.org.

MANSFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Religious Affiliation: Nondenominational Administrator: Cy Smith, superintendent Grades: Pre-K through high school

Transportation: Arranged through city and county schools and private cars Meals: On-site cafeteria ■ Mansfield Christian School, 500 Logan Road, Mansfield, 419-7565651, information@mcsflames.org, www.mcsflames.org.

Director, Montessori: Tina Siegfried, 419-524-3351 Director, Child Center: Judy Wiparina, 419-524-8458 ■ St. Peter’s School, 104 W. First St., Mansfield 44902, 419-5240979, www.mansfieldstpeters.org. ST. MARY OF THE SNOWS SCHOOL Religious Affiliation: Catho-

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Grades: Preschool through high school Superintendent/Pastor: The Rev. Gregory R. Hite Principal, High School/ Junior High: Tressa Scheiber Reith, 419-524-0979, ext. 3101 Principal, Elementary: James Smith, 419-524-3351, ext. 4101

Grades: Preschool through 12th grade Superintendent/Pastor: The Rev. Nelson Beaver Principal: Roger Harraman ■ St. Mary of the Snows School, 1630 Ashland Road, Mansfield 44905, 419-589-2114, www.mansfieldstmarys.org.

Career Center Administration — 1783 Ohio 60, Ashland, 419-289-3313, 800-686-3313, www.acwhccjvs.k12.oh.us Michael K. McDaniel, superintendent Sherry Paullin, treasurer Rodney Cheyney, secondary principal John Davis, assistant principal David Kleinschmidt, adult education director Board of Education Robert Hill Tom Donley W. Eugene Anderson Forrest E. Chanay Rick Ewing Tom Lavinder Esther J. Welch Dave Kick David Hunter Member districts: Ashland, Hillsdale, Loudonville/Perrysville, Mapleton and West Holmes Vocational Programs: Academy for health and sports science, auto body technology, automotive technology tech prep, bioscience tech prep, business administrative technology tech prep, construction technology tech prep, construction trades, cosmetology,

criminal justice tech prep, culinary careers/ management, early-childhood education, graphic communications, health technologies cluster tech prep, networking and electronics technologies tech prep, power equipment technology, resource conservation, teaching careers and transportation academy Career Center satellite programs at West Holmes High School: construction trades, hospitality and tourism careers ACADEMIC CLASSES English — English 11 and 12 Mathematics — algebra I, algebra II, geometry, pre-calculus and business math Social Studies — economics, government, world history and American history Science — biology, chemistry, cosmetology science, environmental science, astronomy, forensics and physics Student activities, in addition to those at students’ home schools: BPA (Business Professionals of America), FCCLA (Family Career Community Leaders of America), FFA, Interact Student Leadership and SkillsUSA. ADULT EDUCATION The mission of the Career Center Adult Education Department is to provide the high-

est quality, noncredit vocational and professional educational programs and services to adults and businesses in Ashland and West Holmes counties and surrounding areas in cooperation with neighboring Career Center and in support of Ohio’s work force development needs. The Adult Education department is certified by Great Lakes Management Services in respect to its Quality Management System and has been found to comply with the ANSI/ ISO/ASQC Q9001:2000 guidelines. Adult Basic and Literacy Education (ABLE) continues to provide services at convenient locations in Ashland, Loudonville and Millersburg. ABLE offers a wide variety of free programs such as GED preparation, workplace literacy, basic skills and family literacy. Adult Education Full-Time Training Programs: ABLE/GED, administrative medical office specialist, bioscience technology, business office technologies, construction trades, dental assisting, GED, heating/ventilation/air conditioning/refrigeration (HVAC), maintenance training, medical assisting, OSHA training, personal enhancement courses, pharmacy technician, phlebotomy and welding for technology

County Board of Developmental Disabilities Ashland County Board of Developmental Disabilities provides programs to support children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families through a lifetime continuum of services. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES James Huntington — superintendent, director of administrative services; community living alternatives; intermediate care and group homes; individual option waivers and supported living programs; supportive and social services; family resources; respite and individualized services; home modifications and adaptive equipment. Ashland County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Dale-Roy School, 1256 Center St.,

Ashland, 419-289-0470; D-R Services, 816 Clark St., Ashland, Ohio 44805, 419-281-6651; www. ashlandcbdd.org. SERVICES FOR CHILDREN Kathy Wallace — Dale-Roy School director of education services; family services and parent support; home- and center-based activities for children; occupational therapy; physical therapy, speech; preschool, 3 to 5 years of age; center-based program following all IDEA procedures; occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech, language and other services and play-based curriculum; physical education, music therapy, parent support; school-age, 6 to 21 years of age; academics and related service; behavior management and IDEA; computer

education, pre-vocational and vocational education; transition planning for children 14 to 21 years old from movement from school to adult life. Mike McClure — transportation manager Kathy Wallace — early-intervention coordinator ADULT SERVICES Bruce Kramer — director of adult services Priscilla Campbell — manager of adult services; language skills and mobility; independent living, economic self-sufficiency and recreation placement. Jim Hofer — production manager

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Higher Education ASHLAND UNIVERSITY Ashland University (www. ashland.edu) is a mid-sized, private, comprehensive university located a short distance from Akron, Cleveland and Columbus. Ashland University values the individual student and offers a unique educational experience that combines the challenge of strong, applied academic programs with a faculty and staff who build nurturing relationships with their students. Situated on a 135-acre campus with trees, brick walkways and flower gardens, Ashland University affords close proximity to the big city while offering the advantages of an intimate campus experience in a small-town setting. Deeply rooted in tradition, yet always moving forward, the university seeks to provide opportunities for students to learn, grow and find their place in the world. The university is home to 2,400 full-time, undergraduate students and approximately 3,100 graduate students and students who attend off-campus centers. Ninety-two percent of undergraduate students are from Ohio, while students also come from 27 other states and 31 countries. The university offers more than 70 undergraduate majors including programs in finance, political science, toxicology, environmental science, dietetics and athletic training as well as most traditional liberal arts majors. In addition to its traditional undergraduate studies, Ashland offers master’s degree

programs including a master of American history and government degree program; a master of fine arts in creative writing degree program; a master of business administration degree program; a master of education degree program; and a doctor of education degree program. Ashland University employs 275 full-time faculty members and more than 80 percent of these faculty members have a doctorate or other terminal degree. The university has made major investments in its facilities during the past several years. The main campus contains 45 buildings, including the new Dwight Schar Athletic Complex, which features a football stadium, a soccer and track stadium and end-zone facility. In addition, many academic buildings have been constructed, including the Dwight Schar College of Education opened in 2006; a renovation and addition to Kettering Science Center completed in 2006; and a 110,000-squarefoot Recreation and Rybolt Sport Sciences Center opened in 2006. A new $15.5 million Dwight Schar College of Nursing is under construction in Mansfield. ■ Ashland University, 401 College Ave., Ashland, Ohio 419-289-4142, www.ashland.edu. ASHLAND THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Ashland Theological Seminary exists to equip men and women for ministry as servant leaders in

the body of Christ and the world at large through being a community that is committed to Scripture, academic excellence, spiritual formation and practical training. Branch campuses are in Detroit, Columbus and Cleveland. ■ Ashland Theological Seminary, 910 Center St., Ashland, 419-2895161, ats@ashland.edu, www. ashland/seminary.html; John Shultz, president. NORTH CENTRAL STATE COLLEGE North Central State College is a community-based, accredited institution of higher learning serving the residents of northcentral Ohio. NC State has been in existence since 1961 as the largest public college in the region. NC State offers more than 60 associate degree and certificate programs, including technical education in the health sciences, business, engineering and industrial technologies, as well as work force development programs. ■ North Central State College, 2441 Kenwood Circle, Mansfield, 44906, 419-755-4800, 888-7554899, fax 419-755-4750, www. ncstatecollege.edu. OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY AT MANSFIELD Through its Mansfield campus, Ohio State University extends courses, curricula and resources geographically to meet the educational needs of the people of northcentral Ohio. Admission is

open to all. Located 5 miles northwest of downtown Mansfield on 675 wooded acres, the campus provides general education courses toward any degree and upperlevel courses in selected majors. The campus offers complete requirements for a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, psychology, English, history and business. Most of the requirements can be obtained for a bachelor’s degree in sociology, criminology and other business offerings, as well. Requirements also are offered for master’s degrees in elementary or middle childhood education and social work. ■ Ohio State University at Mansfield, 1760 University Drive, Mansfield 44906, 419-755-4317, www. mansfield.osu.edu. OSU EXTENSION OFFICE The mission of the Ohio State University Extension office is to engage people to strengthen their lives and communities through research-based educational programming. The Extension office is an outreach of Ohio State University and the College of Food, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. Local Extension educators 4-H Youth Development — Kathy Blackford Office Associate — Becky Sloan ■ Ohio State University Extension Office, 1763 Ohio 60, Ashland, 419281-8242, fax 419-281-7431, http:// ashland.osu.edu, ashland@osu.

Public Libraries Ashland Public Library Address: 224 Claremont Ave., Ashland Phone: 419-289-8188, fax 419-281-8552 Email: library@ashland.lib.oh.us Web site: www.ashland.lib.oh.us Director: Pam Jordan Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; closed Sunday Amenities: Services include computers, Internet access, wi-fi Internet connection, online access to renew and reserve materials, express checkout and a collection of almost 150,000 items, including books, Playaways, audiobooks, magazines, newspapers, music CDs, DVDs and the collection of the local chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society. Many programs for both adults and children, including preschool story times, the summer reading campaign and book discussion groups. IRS forms, voter registration, computer access and public meeting rooms. Ashland University Library Address: 509 College Ave., Ashland

Phone: circulation 419-289-5400, reference desk 419-289-5402, fax 419-289-5422 Web site: www.ashland.edu/library Director: Ed Krakora Summer hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday Academic year: 7:45 a.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday; 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 1 p.m. to midnight Sunday. All hours subject to holiday variations. Availability: Open to all Ashland University students plus residents of Ashland and surrounding counties. Non-students must purchase a one-year $10 courtesy card (with photo ID) to be able to check out books (no periodicals or CDs), but may use all at the library. Electronic reserves are available to students. Loudonville Public Library Address: 122 E. Main St., Loudonville Phone: 419-994-5531, fax 419-994-4321

Website: www.loudonvillelibrary.org Director: Michael Thornton Fiscal officer: Sue Burwell Board of trustees: Peg Butler, president; Marilyn Byers, vice president; Nancy Heller, secretary; Jean Kauffman, Mark Whitaker, Kathy Davis and Joel Krocker. Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday Amenities: Books, CDs, DVDs, e-books, largeprint books, books on CD, Playaways, reference section, Early Literacy Play Space, Flxible bus replica, genealogy room with genealogyresearch computer, senior citizen room, café, meeting rooms with kitchen area, public computers with Internet access and room for magazine and newspaper reading. Summer reading programs for all ages. Additionally, there are the Byers Room for local and state government and two study tutoring rooms, wireless Internet connection, computer classes, book clubs, CD, DVD and video game repair, photo printing, government forms, ABLE GED classes, and selfcheckout. Outreach services are available.

Child Care Providers & Preschools COAD Early Care & Education Division — A program of COAD (the Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development), the Early Care & Education Division coordinates and facilitates training for child care providers, enabling them to get into business and stay in business. Also, it puts parents with child care needs in touch with child care providers. The program covers a 10-county area, including Ashland, Carroll, Columbiana, Coshocton, Harrison, Holmes, Jefferson, Knox, Tuscarawas and Wayne. 1243 Monroe Ave. Northwest, New Philadelphia, 800-577-2276, coadinc.org; Sherri Guthrie, child care services manager. Ashland Christian Preschool — 1144 W. Main St., Ashland, 419289-6617, www.ashlandchristian. org. Ashland Christian Preschool provides a kindergarten readiness program for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-old children. Parents may choose a half-day and/or full-day schedule of two to five days per week. The school day begins 7:30 a.m. in the gymnasium and the first session runs from 8:30 to 11 a.m. The afternoon creative education program runs from 11 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. The after-school program

runs from 2:50 to 5:30 p.m and a before-school supervision program runs from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Ashland Family YMCA Child Care and Preschool— 207 Miller St., Ashland, 419-289-0626; day care and kindergarten readiness 1 for ages 2 ⁄2 (potty trained)-6, weekdays, 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m., yearround; an emphasis on physical activity includes daily gymnasium and playground activities, as well as periodic swimming, gymnastics and creative movement classes; flexible scheduling is an option. Kindergarden readiness program is designed to encourage the development of the whole child; provides experiences that nurture a positive self-image, socialization, creative thinking and a love for life and learning. Multiple sessions for both child care and preschool offered, with morning sessions from 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m, afternoon sessions from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., as well as full day sessions. An after-school and summer program also is available for children ages 6 to 12. Ashland Training Center Preschool & Day Care — 228 Maple St., Ashland, 419-281-2767; Shannon Richter, director; accepts children 6 weeks to 12 years

of age; open Monday to Friday, 5:30 a.m. to midnight; summer day camp is available; meals and snacks are provided, as well as transportation to and from Ashland City Schools. Career Center Preschool — 1783 Ohio 60, Ashland, 419289-3313, ext. 226, 800-686-3313; Shirley Meehan, head teacher; two sessions: 9-11 a.m. for children ages 3 and 4, and 12:15-2:15 p.m. for children ages 4 and 5; open for an abbreviated school year. Ashland Montessori School — P.O. Box 795, Ashland, inside St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 1515 Mifflin Ave., 419-289-5699, www.ashlandmontessori.org; Lina Etzwiler, director; Dana Jones, instructor; and Michelle Howe, kindergarten instructor; serves ages 3-6; five-day preschool sessions in the morning (8:3011:30 a.m.), afternoon (12:15-3:15 p.m.) or all day; three-day session also available, afternoons only, 12:15-3:15 p.m. M-W-F; half-day morning kindergarten program; kindergarten enrichment three or five days, afternoons only. Runs late August through late May. Montessori education is based on the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montesorri, an Italian

physician and educator. This philosophy is based on the child’s developmental needs for freedom within limits in a carefully prepared environment (classroom) that guarantees exposure to materials and experiences designed to enhance intelligence as well as physical and psychological abilities. Kno Ho Co Headstart — Preschool for children ages 3-5 from low-income families: Ashland Headstart — Salvation Army Kroc Center, 527 E. Liberty St., Ashland, 419-281-8001; Donna Swartz, site supervisor; classes are 8:30 a.m. to noon and noon to 3:30 p.m. school year only. Hayesville Headstart — 44 S. Mechanic St., Hayesville, 419368-8349; Pat Harding, site supervisor; classes are 8:30 a.m. to noon. Loudonville Headstart — 615 Ohio 39 West, Loudonville, 419994-3258; Kathy Cronebach, site supervisor; classes 8:30 a.m. to noon. Sullivan Headstart — 241 Township Road 481, Sullivan, 419-736-2787, Sharon King, site supervisor; classes are available morning or afternoon.

Child Care Providers & Preschools The Learning Center — 1489 Mifflin Ave., Ashland, 419-2817440, juliecheri@verizon.net; Julia Brindle, director; open weekdays, 6 a.m.-6 p.m., for children 6 weeks-11 years of age; morning and afternoon snacks, lunch and free transportation to Ashland City Schools are provided; preschool is provided for 3- and 4-year-olds and an active summer program is available for school-age children; open year round. Noah’s Ark Day Care & Preschool — 575 U.S. 250 North, Savannah, in Bethel Baptist Church, 419-962-1962; www.bethelchapel.com ; Stacy Rodriguez, director; for ages 6 weeks-12 years; open weekdays, 6 a.m.-6 p.m.; before- and afterschool programs and summer

programs; home-cooked meals. Park Street School — 619 Park St., in Park Street Brethren Church, Ashland, 419-289-6128, parkstreet_school@yahoo.com; Kathy Whisler, director; a nondenominational, not-for-profit organization. Children ages 1 2 ⁄2 (fully potty-trained) to prekindergarten attend the preschool facility; “wrap-around” day care for ages up to 12 years, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; breakfast, lunch and snack provided; offers spiritual formation and creative movement; summer programming available. St. Edward School Preschool — 433 Cottage St., Ashland, 419289-7456, program open to 4- and 5-year-olds of all faiths for a fee of $110 each month, September

through May. Tri-County Preschool — 1256 S. Center St., Ashland, 419-2814239; Cathy Bauer, director. For special-needs, as well as typically developing children ages 3-5. Open Monday-Thursday for both morning (8:15-10:45 a.m.) and afternoon (12:15-2:45 p.m.) sessions. Snacks are available and transportation can be coordinated through school districts. Open early September-May. Offices are open Monday through Friday. Trinity Lutheran Christian Preschool and Child Care — 508 Center St., Ashland, 419289-2126, www.trinityashland. org; Anne Seiss, preschool director; classes for 3-year-olds, Tuesday and Thursday, 9-11:30

Economic Development Ashland Area Council for Economic Development is an organization formed to foster the expansion of existing business and industry, provide an environment for entrepreneurs to develop start-up businesses and recruit new industrial, distribution and technical servicerelated companies in Ashland County. The AACED board includes community leaders and business people. The primary mission of the AACED is to assist in the success of existing businesses, recruit new businesses in targeted industry sectors and lead efforts to develop communities of choice that are attractive to investors, entrepreneurs and citizens seeking gainful employment, which will enhance the quality of life in the Ashland area. Ashland Area Council for Economic Development board of directors: Mike Welch, chairman; Jim Gribble, vice chairman; Mike Kelly, recording secretary; Ev DeVaul; Steve Stuart. Ashland Economic Development Department staff: executive director, currently vacant; and Nikki McConnell, assistant to the director and treasurer for the council. ■ Ashland Economic Development, 211

Claremont Ave., Ashland, 419-289-3200; fax 419-289-3233; economicdevelopment@ashla nded.com. Mohican Area Growth Foundation is an affiliate of the AACED providing economic development activities and support in the Loudonville-Greater Mohican Area. Executive director is currently vacant. MAGF’s mission is “managing and executing an area-wide economic development program to increase economic opportunities and benefits for the citizens, businesses and government of the Mohican area.” The MAGF was granted nonprofit status on May 24, 1988. Officers are Jim Gribble, president; Stewart Zody, vice-president; and Sharon Blubaugh, secretary-treasurer. Other board members include Marilyn Byers, Josh Gray, Eric Koppert, Dennis Miller, Roger Stitzlein, Chris Tuttle, Sally Truax and Stewart Zody. There is one vacancy on the board. ■ MAGF offices are in the Loudonville-Mohican Chamber of Commerce building, 131 W. Main St., Loudonville, phone 419-994-4789, and email jim-magf@skyrunner1.net

a.m.; 4-year-olds, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9-11:30 a.m.; 4- and 5-year-olds, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 12:30-3 p.m., Sept.May; Danielle Wentworth, child care director. Child care for children ages 6 weeks-12 years of age, weekdays, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; year-round child care; emphasizes positive self-concept, self-worth and self-respect; curricula include developmentally appropriate activities in broad areas of learning, including socialemotional development, cognitive experiences, spiritual development, creative experiences, physical development and special classes in creative movement.

Ashland County Fair The 2012 Ashland County Fair will be the 161st anniversary event. Fair dates are Sunday, Sept. 16 through Saturday, Sept. 22. Admission at the gate is $4 (not including rides). There are free entertainment programs daily. For more information, contact the Ashland County Fair Office, 2042 Claremont Ave., 419289-0466, www.ashlandcountyfair.com or ashfair@zoominternet.net. SOME EVENTS FOR 2012 Sunday, Sept. 16 — OSTP Modified Tractor Pull Monday, Sept. 17 — Veterans Day, Dairy Benefit Sale Tuesday, Sept. 18 — Senior Citizens Day and Lee Brice concert Wednesday, Sept. 19 — Ladies Day with special ladies programming, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., cornhole tournament and lawn mower derby/truck pull Thursday, Sept. 20 — Motocross, cornhole tournament continues, livestock sales Friday, Sept. 21 — Ashland County Tractor Pull and livestock sales Saturday, Sept. 22 — Demolition derby

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Health Department Ashland County-City Health Department (ACCHD) is operated by the Ashland County Board of Health and the Ashland City Board of Health. It serves the 55,000 residents of Ashland County, as well as those who live here just during the summer months, the school year and those who are touring Ashland County. The ACCHD serves everyone regardless of income.

Safety Program, 419-282-4246, which reviews plans for licenses and inspects various types of food service operations, retail food establishments, vending operations and mobile and temporary food operations. Program manager Ed Howard, RS, works with the communicable disease nurses, and the contract epidemiologist when investigating all foodborne illness complaints.

Nursing Division, 419-282-4357, email: sbixby@ashlandhealth.com, offers health clinics at the County Service Center (West Wing) at 1763 Ohio 60 in Vermillion Township and at 546 N. Union St. in Loudonville. Clinic hours vary, call for an appointment. Among the offerings are: Immunization Clinic, Hypertension Clinic. TB Screening clinic, and lice screening. Physicals for children ages 3-18 years are done regularly on an appointment basis. The Nursing Division offers 17 vaccines and can explain the importance of each vaccine offered. A few of the many vaccines offered include Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), the shingles prevention vaccine by physician referral and the HPV-cervical cancer prevention vaccine. The Nursing Division also is responsible for communicable disease reporting (419-282-4239), childhood lead poisoning reporting, Vaccines for Children Program, Family Fun Day, Amish Health and Safety Day, Smiles for Ohio Fluoride Varnish Program, Project Hoffnung for Amish women offering free breast cancer screenings and clinical breast exams at no charge; and the Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps (419-2824232), which works hand-in hand with the Help Me Grow program and the school vision and hearing screening programs.

Vital Statistics Division, 419282-4231, email: dvermillion@ashlan dhealth.com (in the NW corner of the County Service Center lobby) handles burial permits and registration of all births and deaths in Ashland County. Call Registrar Dena Vermillion for information on obtaining certified copies of birth and death certificates between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Mon-Fri.

Environmental Health Division, 419-282-4337, email: pdonaldson@ashlandhealth.com, is in the north end of the west wing in the County Service Center and reviews plans, issues permits and licenses, conducts inspections of household sewage treatment systems, investigates general public health nuisance complaints, inspects manufactured home parks, temporary and permanent campgrounds, public swimming pools and spas, tattoo parlors, water haulers, septage haulers, jails, school buildings, private water wells and cisterns and solid waste landfills, investigates animal bites and collects non-rodent animal heads for monitoring incidence of different types of rabies. Additionally, Sherri Maneese of the Environmental Health Division is the departmental Webmaster for www.ashlandhealth. com and the local administrator of the Ohio Public Health Communications System. The Environmental Health Division includes the Food

Health Education & Promotion, Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Ashland CountyCity Medical Reserve Corps Unit 1181, Indoor Air Quality, Information Technology & Epidemiology Division, 419-282-4295, email: rherbst@ashlandhealth.com (Room 98, west wing, County Service Center) prepares audio-visual clips for cable TV channels 15 & 72 , YouTube Channel AshlandOhioMRC; radio & print media regarding public health topics; formulates, maintains and exercises pandemic, bioterrorism and natural disaster public health preparedness plans for Ashland County; applies for grants; actively participates in the Northeast Central Ohio Region 5 — Ohio Homeland Security; maintains public health emergency communications equipment, the Department Operations Center, and Public Health Emergency Response Trailer; manages the Ashland CountyCity Medical Reserve Corps; offers free radon test kits under the Ohio Dept. of Health Indoor Radon Grant; administers the local OhioTRAIN, MRC-TRAIN, and the local Ohio Public Health Analysis Network; operates “Ashland Reserve” on Facebook, operates the public health hotline; handles public health emergency communications with pharmacists, physicians, extended-care facilities, and Samaritan Hospital; handles inquiries concerning exposure to radon, lead, mercury, methamphetamine labs, asbestos and mold; enforces the Ohio Smoke-Free Workplace Rules; and participates in numerous health fairs. Volunteers are encouraged to join the Medical Reserve Corps, 419-282-4295. Ashland County-City Health Department – 1763 Ohio 60, Vermillion Township, 419-282-4317; immunization info line: 419-2824322, public health hotline 419-2824340. Hours: weekdays, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Administrator Al Sanders; and 546 N. Union St., Loudonville.

ASHLAND COUNTY BY-THE-NUMBERS

Population Population 2010 United States 308,745,538 Ohio 11,536,504 Ashland County 53,139 Ashland City 20,362 Bailey Lakes* 371 Hayesville 448 Jeromesville 562 Loudonville 2,641 Mifﬂn 137 Perrysville 735 Polk 336 Savannah 413 Clear Creek Twp. 2,276 Green Twp. 3,951 Hanover Twp. 2,050 Jackson Twp. 3,887 Lake Twp. 690 Mifﬂin Twp. 1,126 Milton Twp. 2,383 Mohican Twp. 2,383 Montgomery Twp.** 2,700 Orange Twp. 2,523 Perry Twp. 1,990 Ruggles Twp. 905 Sullivan Twp. 2,513 Troy Twp. 1,132 Vermilion Twp. 2,618

2000 291,421,906 11,353,140 52,523 21,249 397 348 478 2,906 144 816 357 372 2,069 3,887 2,520 3,554 735 1,083 2,431 2,431 2,412 2,276 1,927 857 2,076 1,051 2,539

1990 258,709,873 10,847,115 47,507 20,079 367 457 582 2,915 162 691 355 363 1,798 3,965 2,377 2,439 543 1,016 2,059 2,059 2,231 2,113 1,791 678 1,491 887 2,254

1980 236,542,199 10,797,630 46,178 20,326 397 518 582 2,878 203 836 351 351 1,702 3,867 2,383 1,841 529 1,060 2,044 1,650 2,236 1,968 1,594 696 1,311 853 2,118

1970 213,302,031 10,652,017 43,303 19,872 394 506 559 2,865 215 752 435 361 1,639 3,368 2,438 1,410 501 932 1,919 1,561 2,198 1,843 1,356 666 1,063 749 1,788

1960 189,323,175 9,706,397 38,771 17,419 435 540 2,611 216 769 358 409 1,360 2,993 2,347 1,352 534 739 1,633 1,467 2,139 1,708 1,156 649 968 707 1,600

1950 161,325,798 7,946,627 33,040 14,287 381 513 2,523 186 674 332 407 1,165 2,777 2,221 1,273 475 558 1,267 1,333 16,028 1,349 965 603 943 687 1,396

* Bailey Lakes village was not incorporated until 1961. ** Part of Montgomery Township was annexed to Ashland City in 1947.

Housing Data — 2010/2000 Comparison Ashland County 2010 Housing units 22,141 Occupied 20,196 Owner Occupied 15,176 Renter Occupied 5,020 Vacant 1,945 Houses w/ indiv. Under 18 6,233

2000 20,832 19,524 14,766 4,758 1,308 6,832

% Change 6.28% 3.44% 2.78% 5.51% 48.70% -8.77%

2000 8,870 8,327 5,315 3,012 543 2,615

% Change 0.50% -3.17% -6.08% 1.96% 56.72% -13.04%

Bailey Lakes 2010 2000 Housing units 168 157 Occupied 155 153 Owner Occupied 95 104 Renter Occupied 60 49 Vacant 13 4 Houses w/ indiv. Under 18 46 60 Source: Data from U.S. Census Bureau

% Change 7.01% 1.31% -8.65% 22.45% 225.00% -23.33%

Ashland City Housing units Occupied Owner Occupied Renter Occupied Vacant Houses w/ indiv. Under 18

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Housing Data — 2010/2000 Comparison Hayesville 2010 Housing units 192 Occupied 184 Owner Occupied 155 Renter Occupied 29 Vacant 8 Houses w/ indiv. Under 18 57

2000 141 136 115 21 5 42

% Change 36.17% 35.29% 34.78% 38.10% 60.00% 35.71%

Polk 2010 Housing units 136 Occupied 129 Owner Occupied 104 Renter Occupied 25 Vacant 7 Houses w/ indiv. Under 18 45

2000 127 124 107 17 3 51

% Change 7.09% 4.03% -2.80% 47.06% 133.33% -11.77%

Jeromesville 2010 Housing units 234 Occupied 208 Owner Occupied 135 Renter Occupied 73 Vacant 26 Houses w/ indiv. Under 18 86

2000 210 202 146 56 8 67

% Change 11.43% 2.97% -7.54% 30.36% 225.00% 28.36%

Savannah 2010 Housing units 152 Occupied 139 Owner Occupied 106 Renter Occupied 33 Vacant 13 Houses w/ indiv. Under 18 58

2000 147 134 108 26 13 58

% Change 3.40% 3.73% -1.85% 26.92% 0.00% 0.00%

Loudonville 2010 Housing units 1,174 Occupied 1,071 Owner Occupied 709 Renter Occupied 362 Vacant 103 Houses w/ indiv. Under 18 316

2000 1,264 1,189 810 379 75 380

% Change -7.12% -9.92% -12.47% -4.49% 37.33% -16.84%

Clear Creek Twp. 2010 Housing units 835 Occupied 746 Owner Occupied 595 Renter Occupied 151 Vacant 89 Houses w/ indiv. Under 18 307

2000 726 679 549 130 47 295

% Change 15.01% 9.87% 8.38% 16.15% 89.36% 4.07%

Mifﬂin 2010 Housing units 61 Occupied 57 Owner Occupied 38 Renter Occupied 19 Vacant 4 Houses w/ indiv. Under 18 20

2000 69 64 46 18 5 22

% Change -11.59% -10.94% -17.39% 5.56% -20.00% -9.09%

Green Twp. 2010 Housing units 1,760 Occupied 1,587 Owner Occupied 1,185 Renter Occupied 402 Vacant 173 Houses w/ indiv. Under 18 482

2000 1,696 1,557 1,196 361 139 531

% Change 3.77% 1.93% -0.92% 11.36% 24.46% -9.23%

Perrysville 2010 Housing units 372 Occupied 326 Owner Occupied 204 Renter Occupied 122 Vacant 46 Houses w/ indiv. Under 18 94

2000 356 329 218 111 27 129

% Change 4.49% -0.91% -6.42% 9.91% 70.37% -27.13%

Hanover Twp. 2010 Housing units 1,009 Occupied 843 Owner Occupied 614 Renter Occupied 229 Vacant 166 Houses w/ indiv. Under 18 206

2000 1,137 1,018 724 294 119 319

% Change -11.26% -17.19% -15.19% -22.11% 39.50% -35.42%

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Housing Data — 2010/2000 Comparison Jackson Twp. 2010 Housing units 1,460 Occupied 1,316 Owner Occupied 1,149 Renter Occupied 167 Vacant 144 Houses w/ indiv. Under 18 460

2000 1,279 1,155 1,043 112 124 500

% Change 14.15% 13.94% 10.16% 49.11% 16.13% -8.00%

Perry Twp. 2010 Housing units 803 Occupied 732 Owner Occupied 639 Renter Occupied 93 Vacant 71 Houses w/ indiv. Under 18 217

2000 735 697 599 98 38 268

% Change 9.25% 5.02% 6.68% -5.10% 86.84% -19.03%

Lake Twp. 2010 Housing units 257 Occupied 249 Owner Occupied 183 Renter Occupied 66 Vacant 8 Houses w/ indiv. Under 18 84

2000 248 234 176 58 14 113

% Change 3.63% 6.41% 3.98% 13.79% -42.86% -25.66%

Ruggles Twp. 2010 Housing units 392 Occupied 352 Owner Occupied 315 Renter Occupied 37 Vacant 40 Houses w/ indiv. Under 18 106

2000 351 318 289 29 33 114

% Change 11.68% 10.69% 9.00% 27.59% 21.21% -7.02%

Mifﬂin Twp. 2010 Housing units 517 Occupied 452 Owner Occupied 392 Renter Occupied 60 Vacant 65 Houses w/ indiv. Under 18 140

2000 470 429 378 51 41 129

% Change 10.00% 5.36% 3.70% 17.65% 58.54% 8.53%

Sullivan Twp. 2010 Housing units 935 Occupied 867 Owner Occupied 768 Renter Occupied 99 Vacant 68 Houses w/ indiv. Under 18 317

2000 681 663 599 64 18 286

% Change 37.30% 30.77% 28.21% 54.69% 277.78% 10.84%

Milton Twp. 2010 Housing units 907 Occupied 861 Owner Occupied 765 Renter Occupied 96 Vacant 46 Houses w/ indiv. Under 18 274

2000 827 809 722 87 18 328

% Change 9.67% 6.43% 5.96% 10.35% 155.56% -16.46%

Troy Twp. 2010 Housing units 458 Occupied 427 Owner Occupied 382 Renter Occupied 45 Vacant 31 Houses w/ indiv. Under 18 135

2000 395 380 341 39 15 143

% Change 15.95% 12.37% 12.02% 15.39% 106.67% -5.59%

Mohican Twp. 2010 Housing units 809 Occupied 757 Owner Occupied 602 Renter Occupied 155 Vacant 52 Houses w/ indiv. Under 18 272

2000 733 702 569 133 31 254

% Change 10.37% 7.84% 5.80% 16.54% 67.74% 7.09%

Vermilion Twp. 2010 Housing units 1,040 Occupied 991 Owner Occupied 853 Renter Occupied 138 Vacant 49 Houses w/ indiv. Under 18 341

2000 887 852 734 118 35 330

% Change 17.25% 16.32% 16.21% 16.95% 40.00% 3.33%

Montgomery Twp. 2010 Housing units 1,057 Occupied 1,003 Owner Occupied 912 Renter Occupied 91 Vacant 54 Houses w/ indiv. Under 18 325

2000 927 885 808 77 42 319

% Change 14.02% 13.33% 12.87% 18.18% 28.57% 1.88%

Orange Twp. 2010 Housing units 988 Occupied 950 Owner Occupied 830 Renter Occupied 120 Vacant 38 Houses w/ indiv. Under 18 293

2000 870 819 724 95 51 288

% Change 13.56% 16.00% 14.64% 26.32% -25.49% 1.74%

ASHLAND COUNTY BY-THE-NUMBERS

Employment/Income Information Employment Status (3yr Estimate, 08-10) Ashland County 2010 Number Population 16&over 42,328 Labor Force 26,151 Civilian Labor Force 26,082 Employed 23,546 Unemployed 2,536 Armed Forces 69 Not in Labor Force 16,177 *Margins of error range from 0.1 to 2.1%

Percent 61.80% 61.60% 55.60% 6.00% 0.20% 38.20%

Ashland County 2000 Number 40,668 26,325 26,309 25,182 1,127 16 14,343

Percent 64.70% 64.70% 61.90% 2.80% 35.30%

Percent 8.20% 5.80% 13.30% 14.10% 18.70% 17.70% 11.90% 7.40% 2.00% 1.10% -

Ashland County 2000 (1999) Number 19,489 1,532 1,248 2,800 3,045 3,908 4,019 1,730 906 210 91 $39,179 $45,733 $40,956 $52,998 $41,994 $56,604

Percent 7.90% 6.40% 14.40% 15.60% 20.10% 20.60% 8.90% 4.60% 1.10% 0.50% -

Percent 4.00% 7.30% 16.20% 2.00% 10.30% 4.90% 1.10% 3.60%

Ashland County 2000 Number 25,182 896 1,426 7,428 642 2,882 1,015 715 816

Percent 3.60% 5.70% 29.50% 2.50% 11.40% 4.00% 2.80% 3.20%

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Percent 81.20% 10.70%

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Income 2010 (3yr Estimate 08-10) Ashland County 2010 Number Total Households 20,083 Less than $10,000 1,638 $10,000 - $14,999 1,157 $15,000 - $24,999 2,672 $25,000 - $34,999 2,823 $35,000 - $49,999 3,758 $50,000 - $74,999 3,550 $75,000 - $99,999 2,381 $100,000 - $149,999 1,480 $150,000 - $199,999 400 $200,000 or more 224 Median Household Income $42,147 Mean Household Income $52,978 Ohio Median Household Income $46,563 Ohio Mean Household Income $61,397 U.S. Median Household Income $51,222 U.S. Mean Household Income $70,116 *Margins of error range from 0.5 to 2.4%

Industry 2010 (3yr Estimate, 08-10) Ashland County 2010 Number Civilian Employed Pop. 16&over 23,546 Agriculture, forestry,ďŹ shing/hunting, mining 940 Construction 1,729 Manufacturing 3,810 Wholesale Trade 465 Retail Trade 2,418 Transportation/warehousing,utilities 1,154 Information 262 Finance/Insurance,real estate, rental, leasing 844 Professional, scientiďŹ c, management, administrative, waste mgt services 1,989 Educational Services, health care, social assistance 5,737 Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation, food services 1,810 Other Services, except public administration 1,630 Public Administration 758 *Margins of error range from 0.5 to 2.4%

Class of Worker 2010 (3yr Estimate 08-10) Ashland County 2010 Number Civilian Employed Pop. 16&over 23,546 Private Wage, salary workers 19,110 Govt. Workers 2,517 Self-employed in own, not incorporated business workers 1,810 Unpaid family workers 109 *Margins of error range from 0.5 to 2.6%

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Employment/Income Data Health Insurance Coverage 2010 (3yr Estimate 08-10) Ashland County 2010 Number Civilian Noninstitutionalized Pop. 52,741 W/ health insurance 43,777 private health insur. 36,232 public health insur. 14,709 No health insurance 8,964 *Margins of error range from 2.5 to 3.3%

Ashland County 2000 Number Info not provided 46,536 Info not provided Info not provided 4,358

Percent 83.00% 68.70% 27.90% 17.00%

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Percentage of People/Families Below Poverty Level 2010 (3yr Estimate 08-10) Ashland County 2010 All families 13.60% With related kids under 18 23.50% Married Couples 8.60% With related kids under 18 15.60% Female Householder, no husband present 39.30% With related kids under 18 47.60% *Margins of error range from 2.9 to 15%

7.10% 10.70% 4.20% 5.50% 28.30% 34.40%

Guide To Living AUTOMOBILE AND BOAT TITLES & REGISTRATION Contact: Ashland County Clerk of Courts, Title Division Location: County Court House, 142 W. Second St., Ashland Phone: 419-282-4366 Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES Contact: Department of Vital Statistics Location: 1763 Ohio 60 South Phone: 419-282-4231 Website: www.ashlandhealth.com Hours: Window service weekdays 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. DOG LICENSES Contact: County Dog Shelter

Location: 1710 Garfield Ave., Ashland Phone: 419-289-1455 Website: www.ashlandcounty.org/ dogshelter/ Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Adoption hours Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Closed Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Restrictions: All dogs in the county must be licensed and wear license tags.

afternoons; CDL exams 8-10 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

DRIVERS’ EXAMS Contact: Ashland Driver Examination Station Location: 1652 Eagle Way (behind Buehler’s) Phone: 419-281-8681 Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Saturday; written exams: Tuesday through Saturday, 8-11 a.m.; driving exams by appointment only in the

VEHICLE REGISTRATION & DRIVERS’ LICENSE RENEWALS Contact: Auto License Agency Location: 1070 Commerce Parkway Ashland Phone: 419-281-2125 Hours: Monday, 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.noon.

MARRIAGE LICENSES Contact: Ashland County Probate Court Location: County Court House, 142 W. Second St., Ashland Phone: 419-282-4332 Hours: Weekdays, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Demographics Population/Sex Demographics- County, State, Nation 2010 Population Total Male Female

Ashland County 53,139 25,972 (48.9%) 27,167 (51.1%)

Ohio 11,536,504 5,632,156 5,904,348

(48.8%) (51.2%)

U.S. 308,745,538 151,781,326 156,964,212

(49.2%) (50.8%)

Ohio 11,536,504 2,730,751 8,805,753 763,116 1,409,959 2,334,965 2,339,323 1,622,015

(23.7%) (76.3%) (6.6%) (12.2%) (20.2%) (20.3%) (14.1%)

U.S. 308,745,538 74,181,467 234,564,071 21,585,999 41,063,948 63,779,197 58,780,854 40,267,984

(24.0%) (76.0%) (7.0%) (13.3%) (20.7%) (19.0%) (13.0%)

Ohio 9,539,437 1,407,681 192,233 25,292 4,066 130,030 237,765

(82.6%) (12.2%) (1.6%) (0.2%) (0.03%) (1.1%) (2%)

U.S. 223,553,265 38,929,319 14,674,252 2,932,248 540,013 19,107,368 9,009,073

(72.4%) (12.6%) (4.8%) (0.9%) (0.2%) (6.2%) (2.9%)

Ohio 354,674 11,181,830

(3.1%) (96.9%)

U.S. 50,477,594 258,267,944

(16.3%) (83.7%)

Age Demographics- County, State, Nation 2010 Population Total Under 18 Over 18 20-24 25-34 35-49 50-64 65 and over

Ashland County 53,139 12,676 (23.9%) 40,463 (76.1%) 3,649 (6.9%) 5,879 (11.1%) 9,941 (18.7%) 10,752 (20.2%) 8,416 (15.8%)

Race Demographics- County, State, Nation 2010 Race Ashland County White 51,692 (97.2%) African American 398 (0.7%) Asian 275 (0.5%) American Indian & Alaska Native 89 (0.1%) Native Hawaiian & PaciďŹ c Islander 39 (0.07%) Other 119 (0.2%) IdentiďŹ ed 2 or more 527 (0.9%)

Ethnicity Demographics- County, State, Nation 2010 Ethnicity Ashland County Hispanic/Latino 501 (0.9%) Non Hispanic/Latino 52,638 (99.1%)

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Human Services Advanced Psychological Services â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Dr. John Jorden, clinical psychologist for more than 30 years. Practice includes marriage, family and grief counseling, 419289-8100. American Red Cross â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1605 County Road 1095, Ashland, 419-289-3535, website; www. ashlandredcross.org, email; www.redcross-cleveland.org/ whatsnew.asp?id=2061; Sharon Hall, service delivery coordinator, halls@redcross-cleveland.org. Appleseed Community Mental Health Center â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 2233 Rocky Lane, Ashland, 419-281-3716, Crisis Situation Hotline 419-289-6111 or 888-400-8500; hours: Mon., Wed. and Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tue., and Thu., 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Jerry Strausbaugh, director. Housing assistance available. Ashland County Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 310 College Ave., Ashland, 419-2897675, accada@zoominternet.net; hours: weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Open until 8 p.m. Wed. (Closed for lunch hour noon-1 p.m.); Dennis Dyer, director. Ashland County Cancer Association â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Miller Building, 380 E. Fourth St., Ashland, 419-281-1863, ashlandcancer@frontier.com; www. ashlandcountycancer.info; hours: Mon. through Thu., 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Becky Plank, director. Ashland Christian Health Center â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Miller Building, 208 E. Fourth St.; The Ashland Christian Health Center exists to holistically care for and elevate the dignity of Ashland County residents who are uninsured or under-insured in a Christ-centered atmosphere. 419207-3911 Ashland Parenting Plus â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 804 U.S. 250 East, Ashland, 419281-3788, parentingplus@verizon. net; hours: weekdays, 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.; Appointments as needed; Erin Schaefer, director. Ashland Care Center â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 119 Sloan Ave., 419-281-1111, email; DuciaH@ashlandcarecenter.org, Web site; www.AshlandCareCenter.

org and www.AshlandCareCenter. org/donor; hours: Mon. and Tues. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Thurs. noon - 6 p.m., ultrasound by appointment only, closed Wed. and Fri.; Ducia Hamm, director. Ashland Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Counseling Center â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1065 Claremont Ave. Suite 6, Ashland, Ohio 44805; counseling for adult women; Dr. Morven R. Baker (419-606-9091) counsels adult women; Michelle Russell (419651-4888) counsels adult women; most insurances accepted. Associated Charities and Ashland County Food Bank â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 121 South St., Ashland, 419-281-6061; Mon. to Fri., 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m.; Rosemarie Donley, director. Catholic Charities Services of Ashland County â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1260 S. Center St., Ashland, 419-289-1903, ashland@dioceseofcleveland.org; hours: weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Bob Hurdle, director. Cornerstone Counseling of Ashland â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 502 Claremont Ave., 419-289-1876. A full-service counseling agency. Most insurance accepted. Hours 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. Easter Seals of Northwest Ohio â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 226 Ohio 61 E., Norwalk 44857, 800-696-5601, www.eastersealsnwohio.org. Family Planning Clinic â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1060 Claremont Ave. Suite 3, Ashland, 419-289-1700; hours: Mon., 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Tue. and Wed., 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Thu., 8 a.m.5:30 p.m.; and Fri., 8 a.m.-noon; Kelly Baldwin, director. Family & Children First Council â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 419-281-1212 Housing Partners of Ashland County â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A nonprofit Christian housing ministry that works in partnerships with people in need to build and renovate simple, decent and affordable housing along with home repairs and renovations; 19 W. Main St., Suite 4, Ashland; 419-281-9669; email ejustice@housingpartnersash land.org; website www.housingpartnersashland.org/; Emmett Justice, executive director.

Hospice of North Central Ohio Inc. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1050 Dauch Drive, Ashland, 419-281-7107, 800-9522207, www.myhnco.org; 12-bed facility off Mifflin Avenue south of the U.S. 42 bypass; Linda Hickey, RN, MBA, executive director. Kidney Foundation of Ohio â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 2831 Prospect Ave., Cleveland 44115, 216-771-2700, www.kfohio. org; hours: weekdays, 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.; Michael F. Needham, president and CPO. Y Buddies (formerly Little Brothers and Little Sisters of Ashland) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ashland YMCA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 207 Miller St., Ashland, 419289-0626, ymca@ohio.net; Krissy Hickey and Nate Smith, directors. Mental Health & Recovery Board of Ashland County â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1605 County Road 1095, Ashland, 419281-3139, www.ashlandmhrb.org; hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Steve Stone, director. New Beginnings at CityHill â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Christian-based counseling. Outpatient counseling and intensive home-based therapy, the goal of which is to interact with the young person, the whole family unit and environmental factors, to bring about truly life-changing, long-term results. CityHill also offers pharmacological management services, community psychiatric supportive services (CPST), and home-based treatment. Our mission is to provide a sanctuary of care to children and their families in order to facilitate long-lasting change and healing. Hours 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. MondayTuesday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday; 419-289-0970; 1590 Crestview Ave., www.ccho.org/newbeginnings. html. Rape Crisis/Domestic Violence Safe Haven â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Main office: 2233 Rocky Lane, Ashland, Domestic Violence Shelter, 1126 Cottage St.; hotlines available 24/7: 419-289-8085 or 800-656-HOPE, business office: 419-282-6097, rapecrisisservice@appleseedcmhc. org; business office hours: weekdays, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Cynthia Hudnut, program coordinator.

Rehabilitation Service of North Central Ohio Inc. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 270 Sterkel Blvd., Mansfield 44907, 419756-1133, www.therehabcenter.org; James H. Schaum, president. SA2 Collaborative breast health services â&#x20AC;&#x201D; SA2 provides breast health services for under or uninsured women residing in Ashland or surrounding counties, offering free mammograms to eligible women 40 years old and older. Three local organizations are spearheading these outreach efforts: Samaritan Regional Health System; Ashland Christian Health Center and Ashland County Cancer Association. Funding for this project is made possible through a grant from the Northeast Ohio Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. To access SA2 Collaborative breast health services, contact the Ashland County Cancer Association at 419-281-1863 or the Ashland Christian Health Center at 419-903-0475. Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Offering recreational, spiritual, educational and cultural arts programs. Facilities are open to people of all ages and offer a wide variety of programs and services focused on building character, confidence and capacity for excellence within underserved communities â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 529 E. Liberty St., Ashland. 419-281-8001; www.ashland.salarmykroc.org, Hours: Monday 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sundays (for worship only) 10 a.m.-noon; Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Fridays 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sundays (for worship only) 10 a.m.-noon; Majors Brett and Jessica McMichael. Tri-County Help Me Grow â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1260 Center St., Ashland, 419289-9227; hours: weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Kendra Pumphrey, program coordinator. Victim Assistance Program â&#x20AC;&#x201D; County prosecutorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office program provides legal, medical and psychological advocacy for victims of violent crime 24/7. 419-289-8857

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Recreation Opportunities Loudonville Parks The community of Loudonville maintains four park areas. For information, call 419-994-1044 or 419-994-5547 (pool) or email poolpark@neo.rr.com. Central Park — Four quadrants; fountain; log cabin; war memorial; stage. Riverside Park — Two ball diamonds; pavilion; children’s play areas. Wally Road Park — Ball diamonds; soccer field. Pool Park Complex — Heated pool, heated wading pool, pavilion, picnic areas, concession stand, skate park, sand volleyball, fishing pond. City of Ashland Parks The City of Ashland’s Department of Parks & Recreation operates out of a central office at 1123 Ohio 96, Ashland. For information on any of its programs or facilities, call 419-289-8247 or visit www.ashland-ohio.com/parksand-recreation-2. Ashland Community Soccer Complex — Middle Rowsburg Road at U.S. 42; soccer fields, restrooms. Brookside Park — Off West Main Street between Brookside Drive and Parkside Drive; pool telephone: 419-289-8790; offers swimming, tennis courts, softball/ baseball diamonds, miniature golf, fishing, playground equipment, restrooms, picnic areas and the Guy C. Myers Memorial Band Shell. Brookside West Park — Baney Road and Sandusky Street; softball/baseball diamonds, soccer fields, tennis courts, sand volleyball court, restrooms, picnic areas, hiking and fishing; playground available for younger children. Brookside Golf Course and Driving Range — 1399 Sandusky St., 419-289-7933; open year-round; 18 holes, carts, rental clubs, pro shop, snack bar; lessons available. Cahn Grove Park — On Cleveland Avenue between Eighth and Ninth streets; ball diamond, skate park, tennis courts, basketball courts, picnic areas, playground equipment, restrooms Davis Road Park — On Davis Road by the City Water Dept. garage; ball diamond, soccer field, hiking trail, picnic areas, playground equipment, restrooms. Emmons Field Park — On Troy Road; ball diamond, picnic areas, playground equipment, restrooms. Spring Run Park — On Cottage Street between 15th and 16th streets; playground equipment, basketball court, picnic areas. Sandusky Hollow — On Edison Street; nature preserve, walking trails of varied distances.

Jamison Creek — Access from South Davis Road or Hillcrest Drive; nature preserve, walking trail, benches Other Area Parks Charles Mill Lake Park (Near Mifflin) — 1271 Ohio 430, Mansfield; 419-368-6885; www. mwcdlakes.com; hunting, boating, camping, fishing; boat rentals and public ramps available at the marina; public beach and hiking trails available. Pleasant Hill Lake Park — 3431 Ohio 95, Perrysville; 419938-7884; www.mwcdlakes.com; hunting, boating, camping and fishing; boat docks, public launch ramp and boat rentals available at the marina. Mohican State Park and State Forest — 3116 Ohio 3, Loudonville; 419-994-4290 (camping information), 419-9945125 (office), www.ohiostateparks. org; more than 4,500 acres of forest and 1,100 acres of park offer an abundance of outdoor activities, including hunting, hiking, fishing, mountain biking, horse trails and camping. Ashland County Park District 1763 Ohio 60 South between Ashland and Hayesville (the former Heartland Home); mission of the Ashland County Park District is to conserve natural areas of forest, woodland, farm and field for the enjoyment of the people and to promote multiple natural uses for these areas, including hiking, walking, biking, hunting, fishing, bird watching and other outdoor pursuits. The district shall, as part of its mission, enhance opportunities for the people to study nature and their rural agricultural heritage. Parks include Byers Woods on County Road 1754 between Ohio 60 and County Road 655, Pine Hill/Crall Woods off U.S. 224 in Ruggles Township, River Walk Natural Area off Township Road 1500 on Jerome Fork of the Mohican River, Cool Springs Wildlife Conservation Park on Jerome Fork, Black Fork Bottoms Hunting Area off U.S. 42 on Black Fork of the Mohican River upstream of Charles Mill Lake, Cooke Family Wildlife Conservation Area on Black Fork, the Audubon Wetlands Preserve on Jerome Fork, Freer Field on Center Street (Ohio 60), the Gilliom-Cherp Nature Park along Black Fork Between U.S. 30 and U.S. 42, Hopkins Landing along Jerome Fork, south of U.S. 30 on County Road 175, and the Hurdle Waterfowl Park on Township Road 581 in Sullivan. For online information: www. ashlandcountyparksdistrict.com.

Summer Festivals ASHLAND BALLOONFEST Ashland BalloonFest is an annual free-to-the-public festival started to celebrate the historical presence of the balloon and rubber industries in Ashland and their importance to the local economy. Now, the festival brings the community together in the summer to delight in hot air ballooning and neighborly fellowship. The festival is spearheaded by Ashland BalloonFest Committee, a nonprofit organization, and is paid for through sponsorships from the community. Many other community organizations plan their annual events around this weekend. BalloonFest is celebrated each year on the weekend closest to July 4. The weekend features hot-air balloon race fly-overs, balloon glows, entertainment and activities and an assortment of refreshments and food on Freer Field near Dale-Roy School in Ashland. For more information about BalloonFest, contact a member of the Ashland BalloonFest Committee by mail at P.O. Box 1144, Ashland, Ohio 44805; or the website (www.ashlandohioballoonfest.com) or by email (info@ashlandohioballoonfest.com). ASHLAND CHAUTAUQUA Ashland Chautauqua is a five-day

festival in mid-July presenting living history presentations from a specific time period or subject of history in an entertaining and thought-provoking manner. The 2012 theme was “The Fabulous Fifties!” with portrayals of human-rights activist Pearl Buck, Major League Baseball player “Pee Wee” Reese, marine biologist and conservationist Rachel Carson, politician Joseph McCarthy and Sarah Ophelia Colley, creator of American country comedian “Minnie Pearl.” Chautauqua events are free and open to the public with major evening performances at Ashland’s Guy C. Myers Memorial Band Shell. For more information, visit online at www.ashlandchautauqua.org, email info@ashlandchautauqua. org or contact the Ashland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau at 419281-4584. VILLAGE FESTIVALS Village festivals in the area include the Polk Strawberry Festival (mid June), Loudonville Car Show (early July), Jeromesville Summer Festival & Homecoming (late July), Savannah Chicken Barbecue and Car Show (early August) and Firelands Festival in New London (Labor Day weekend)

Senior Opportunities SENIOR SERVICES Area Agency on Aging, Ohio District 5 — 780 Park Ave. W., Mansfield 44906, 419-5244144 or 800-860-5799, www. aaa5ohio.org; helps those older than 60 years old maintain their independence. Serves Ashland, Crawford, Huron, Knox, Marion, Morrow, Richland, Seneca and Wyandot counties. Ashland County Council on Aging — 240 E. Third St., Ashland, 419-281-1477; fax 419281-7871; www.ashlandcountyc ouncilonaging.com; directorashc ocoa@zoominternet.net; Peggy Boales, executive director; hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except holidays; provides assistance to people 60 years old and older, providing transportation, home-delivered meals and onsite meals; information and referral, homemaking and legal services. Staff available to speak throughout the community. Golden Buckeye Card — Website www.aging.ohio.gov/goldenbuckeye; 800-422-1976; a free discount card for those older than 60 years old or

for the physically disabled; discounts on meals and entertainment, merchandise and services at businesses throughout the state; sign up at Ashland Public Library and Ashland County Council on Aging. Medicare — 800-MEDICARE (633-4227) helps with general questions about Medicare, including information about health plan options, information about Medicare supplemental insurance (Medigap), phone numbers for assistance with billing questions about Medicare claims and the opportunity to order Medicare publications. Senior Citizen Center of Ashland County — 615 W. 10th St. at Myers Avenue, Ashland, 419-289-7745; Peggy Christensen and Kristi Kirtland, co-managers; hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday; a nonprofit, self-supporting organization whose mission is to provide social, educational, recreational and cultural activities for senior citizens in the county and to perform community service. It also offers various services to earn money for the center, such

as monthly dinners, chair caning, one-day bus trips and a clothing/ variety shop (Bargains in the Belfrey) all open to the public. SENIOR SPORTS AND RECREATION YMCA — 207 Miller St., Ashland, 419-289-0626, www. ashlandy.org; Keelie GoschinskiMcNamara, executive director; discounted membership for seniors age 65 and older; EasyGoing Fitness, Arthritis, Water Walking, Aquarobics, Moving Meditation and Silver Sneakers (a combination of several exercise programs for seniors who don’t have to be members of Silver Sneakers to take part in the classes) are just some of the many classes available. More social offerings, such as card playing, knitting and a social lunch time, are expected to be offered in the fall. HEALTH CARE AND RETIREMENT FACILITIES Agape Acres — 952 Ohio 511, Ashland, 419-289-8920; Randal and Jennifer Recker, administrators; retirement community. Brethren Care Village — 2000 Center St., Ashland, 419289-1585, www.brethrencarevillage.org; Jay Brooks, executive director; a continuum care retirement community providing independent, congregate and assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. Colonial Manor Health Care Center Inc. — 747 S. Mount Vernon Ave., Loudonville, 419994-4191; Linda Snowbarger, administrator; nursing center with skilled nursing available, Alzheimer’s unit, adult day care, respite care, bariatric care, rehabilitation services, outpatient rehabilitation and transitional care. Crystal Care Center of Ashland — 1251 E. Main St., Ashland, 419-281-9595, www. crystalcarecenters.com; Jerry Smith, administrator; Tammy Young, RN director of nursing; nursing home with skilled nursing available. Provides inpatient and outpatient therapy. Essex House Apartments — 1 E. Main St., Ashland, 419281-8230; Lee Bright, manager; office hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday; affordable independent living apartments for people 55 years old or older. Studio and one-bedroom apartments, featuring full kitchens with appliances, wall-to-wall carpeting, individually controlled heat and central air conditioning, elevator, storage, on-site laundry facility, community room and free 31-channel digital TV. Metro accepted. The Good Shepherd Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center — 622 Center St., Ashland, 419-289-3523; Joe Abraham, administrator; skilled nursing and inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation available in newly remodeled Stratford Rehabilitation Center. Registered nurses on-site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Good Shepherd Villa — 726 Center St., Ashland, 419282-9700; Bryan Hall, community manager; HUD subsidized independent living facility offering a safe and caring environment for seniors. Kingston of Ashland — 20 Amberwood Parkway, Ashland, 419-289-3859; Bonnie Hall, administrator; rehabilitation and health care and services and longterm residential care. Lutheran Village of Ashland — 330 S. Davis Road, Ashland, 419-281-8403; Cathy Taylor, administrator; assisted living at its finest, offering a home-like setting and delightful home cooked meals. Martin House Apartments — 625 Center St., Ashland, 419281-6721; Vickie Longstreet, manager; low- and moderateincome senior housing (rent according to income, EHO). St. Martin Assisted Living — 625 Center St., Ashland, 419281-6721; Vickie Longstreet, administrator; senior assisted living. McMullen Assisted Care — 201 School Drive, Loudonville, 419-994-5405; John McMullen, LPN/administrator; 16-unit facility designed for senior adults who wish to maintain their independent lifestyle, but may need some additional assistance to do so. The facility now also offers adult daycare services.

Local Government CITY OF ASHLAND — POPULATION 20,362 The following officials serve the city of Ashland. All offices are at the Municipal Building, 206 Claremont Ave., unless otherwise noted. If applicable, officials’ termexpiration dates are listed. For more information, visit the city's website at www.ashland-ohio.com. Administration Mayor — Glen P. Stewart, 419-289-8622, fax 419-289-9613, mayor@ashland-ohio.com; 12/31/13. Executive Secretary to the Mayor — Patti Schumaker, 419289-8622. City Engineer, Building and Zoning Inspector — Shane Kremser, shanekremser@ashlandohio.com, 419-289-8331, fax: 419281-8052. Director of City Services — Jerry Mack, 310 W. 12th St., 419-289-9791, jerrymack@ashlandohio.com. Director of Finance — Larry Paxton, 419-289-8170, larrypaxton@ashland-ohio.com, 12/31/15. Director of Law — Richard P. Wolfe, 1213 E. Main St., 419-2893777, rickwolfe@ashland-ohio.com; 12/31/15. Fire Chief — Rick Anderson, 274 Cleveland Ave., 419-289-6575, andersonrichard@ashland-ohio.com. Human Resources & Safety Director — Mark Burgess, 419289-3426, markburgess@ashlandohio.com. Municipal Court Judge — John L. Good, 1209 E. Main St., 419-289-8342, jgood@ashlandmunicourt.com; 12/31/17. Clerk of Court — Eric Akers, 419-289-8137. eakers@ashlandmunicourt.com Parks & Recreation Director — Tim Clingan, 1123 Ohio 96, 419281-5943, timclingan@ashlandohio.com. Police Chief — Dave Marcelli, 1211 E. Main St., 419-289-3639, davidmarcelli@ashland-ohio.com.

Systems Administrator — Rob Shenberger, 419-281-5162. Director of Technical Services — Patty Green, 419-2815162. Water & Wastewater Facilities Director — Michael Hunter, 1630 Cleveland Ave., 419281-7074, michaelhunter@ashlandohio.com. City Council Meets the first and third Tuesday of the month (except in August), 7 p.m., in the third-floor assembly room, Municipal Building, 206 Claremont Ave.; meetings are open to the public. Ward 1: Duane R. Fishpaw, 419281-2162; dvfishpaw@frontier.com; 12/31/15. Ward 2: Robert M. Valentine, 419-289-7623; val7@zoominternet. net; 12/31/13. Ward 3: Ruth Detrow, 419-2897504; brdetrow@zoominternet.net; 12/31/13. Ward 4: Sandra Tunnell, 419-651-9881; alphagreek@zoominternet.net; 12/31/13. At Large: Stephen L. Stuart, president of council 419-281-7618; sstuart@zoominternet.net; 12/31/15. Council Clerk: Kim Calhoon, 419-289-5524, kimcalhoon@ashland-ohio.com VILLAGE OF BAILEY LAKES — POPULATION 371 Village Hall — 822 Main St. Mayor — Kenneth Carpenter, 419-962-4440 Clerk — Delores Frazier, 419962-4617 Council Members Jeff Ling, 419-962-4406 Thomas Metzger, 419-962-4414 Mary Webb, 419-962-4955 John Benshoff, 419-962-4744 Gerald Christine, 419-962-4428 Dorthy Scott, no number listed VILLAGE OF HAYESVILLE — POPULATION 448 Village Hall — 5 S. Mechanic St., P.O. Box 246, 419-368-3818 Mayor — J. Emmett Justice,

419-368-3970 Fiscal Officer — Gerald Workman, 419-368-7525 Council Members Sue Barr, 419-368-3609 Ray Boyer, 419-368-5402 Bob Vinsack, 419-368-3412 Rebecca Bolen, 419-368-3874 Douglas A. Young, 419-368-9208 Dale R. Runkle, no number listed VILLAGE OF JEROMESVILLE — POPULATION 562 Village Hall — 81 S. High St., 419-368-3764 Mayor — Ed Blough, 419-3687701 Fiscal Officer — Karol Lapp, 419-368-3644 Village Adminstrator — Paul E. Lapp, 419-368-3644 Council Members W. Thorne Nethero, 419-368-3055 Gail Spade, 419-368-3784 Bob Freelon, 419-368-3245 Beth Hart, 419-368-3151 Carl Nagy, 419-368-5814 Suzie Foster, 419-368-6501 VILLAGE OF LOUDONVILLE POPULATION 2,641 Village Office — 156 N. Water St., 419-994-3214 Mayor — Stewart Zody, 419496-3002 Fiscal Officer — Elaine Van Horn, 419-994-3214 Village Administrator — Curt Young, 419-994-3214 Council Members Bert MacQueen, 419-994-0777 William Porter, 419-994-3154 Bill Welsh, 419-994-4670 Stephen Stricklen, 419-994-3889 Kenneth K. Krupp, 419-651-2000 Traci Cooper, 419-994-9989 VILLAGE OF MIFFLIN — POPULATION 137 Village Hall — 36 E. Maine St., 419-368-3802 Mayor — Freddie Lee Craig, 419-368-0013 Fiscal Officer — Robin Goodwill, 419-289-7465 Council Members John Schnell, no number listed

Jeff Lewis, 419-632-4536 Betty Vesper, 419-368-7013 Philene Craig, 419-368-0013 Laurie A. Forrer, 567-203-1210 VILLAGE OF PERRYSVILLE — POPULATION 735 Village Hall — 131 N. Bridge St. Mayor — Kenneth Daubert, 419-938-6591 Fiscal Officer — Hollie Goines, 419-938-7112 Council Members Vicki Gordon, 419-938-6902 Duane Holland, 419-938-8900 Dale Lepp, 419-571-0170 Cindy Rich, 419-938-5355 Jonas Bush, 419-651-6922 Naomi Smart, 419-938-6456 VILLAGE OF POLK — POPULATION 336 Village Hall — 200 E. Congress St., P.O. Box 206 Mayor — James Goon, 419945-2601 Clerk — Michelle Guy, 419945-4036 Council Members Gary Goon, 419-945-2360 Rachael Johnson, 419-945-2724 Craig T. Wiley, 419-651-8873 Jerry Guy, 419-945-4036 Billy Workman, 419-945-1019 Sally L. Wiley, 419-945-2338 VILLAGE OF SAVANNAH — POPULATION 413 Administration Village Hall — 13 S. Main St., P.O. Box 164 Mayor — Tom Kruse, 419-9624389 Clerk — Brenda Coffman, 419962-4544 Council Members Sarah McBride, 419-962-4795 Daniel Hart, 419-962-4771 Kris Hickey, 419-962-4130 Gary Liston,419-962-4324 Donna Streit, 419-962-4811 Steve Brown, 419-962-4714 ■ Information about elected officials obtained through the Ashland County Board of Elections, www. ashlandboe.com.

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Township Ofﬁcials Clear Creek ■ Timothy A. Calame, 419289-7800 ■ Standley E. Crist, 419-962-4631 ■ David A. Shoup, 419-281-2916 ■ Fiscal Officer Katy Kern, 419962-9210

Green ■ Marianne Cowell, 419-6063198 ■ Dwain Stitzlein, 419-938-3231 ■ Rich Kline, 419-938-7682 ■ Fiscal Officer Andrea Purcell, 419-994-3150

Hanover ■ John R. Burkhart, 419-9945058 ■ Ronald Endslow, 419-9386332 ■ Timothy C. Mowery, 419994-4502 ■ Fiscal Officer Alice McDonald, 419-994-4787

Jackson ■ Jeffrey Diederich, 419-6510343 ■ Cheryl Welch, 419-945-2698 ■ Allen C. Blodgett, 567-2156011

■ Fiscal Officer, Kellie Light 419-945-2698

Lake ■ Mike S. Bender, 419-9944064 ■ Tim Nickles, 419-606-7122 ■ Rob Esselburn, 419-827-2358 ■ Fiscal Officer Lehr Dircks, 419-994-5363

Mifflin ■ Jeffrey C. Jacobs, 419-6513048 ■ Eric C. Oswalt, 419-3684059 ■ Tim Echelberger, 419-3688169 ■ Fiscal Officer David Seiss, 419-289-6578

Milton ■ Rick Emmons, 419-289-9288 ■ Eric Fulk, 419-207-0212 ■ Donald R. Mutchler, 419-2896285 ■ Fiscal Officer Debra Fulk, 419-289-9652

■ Michael Weber,419-368-4230 ■ Edward White, 419-368-8211 ■ Fiscal Officer Jody Bartter, 419-651-4626

Montgomery

■ Fred Ropp, 419-652-3969 ■ Matt Beattie, no number listed ■ Fiscal Officer Michelle Ropp, no number listed

Sullivan

■ Hugh Troth, 419-289-1955 ■ Richard Wesner, 419-2899668 ■ Roy Turk, 419-289-8021 ■ Fiscal Officer Michael P. Welch, 419-281-3831

■ Mark Hickey, 419-315-4380 ■ Janice Steele, 419-736-2145 ■ Douglas Campbell, 419-7363500 ■ Fiscal Oficer Donna M. Riley, 419-736-3212

Orange

Vermillion

■ James Elson, 419-281-7708 ■ George Parks, 419-289-7837 ■ Brian Canfield, 419-281-1038 ■ Fiscal Officer Betsie Krumlaw, no number listed

■ Bill Helbert, 419-368-5908 ■ Ralph Owens, 419-368-3084 ■ Sam Yeater, 419-289-2225 ■ Fiscal Officer Amy Pickering, 419-368-5117

Perry

Troy

■ Brian G. Funk, 419-368-3938 ■ Robert W. Jones, 419-869-9603 ■ Kent P. McGovern, 419-3683485 ■ Fiscal Officer Valerie Hall, 419-869-7294

■ Tim Roth, 419-651-7808 ■ Dean White, 419-652-3907 ■ Dennis C. Edwards, 419-6523702 ■ Fiscal Officer Frederick Lowery, 419-652-2311

Mohican

Ruggles

■ Keith Raudebaugh, 419-3683083

■ James D. Griffin, 419-9297585

■ Information about elected township officials obtained from the Ashland County Board of Elections, www.ashlandboe.com.

County Government The following are county offices, contact information, officials and, if applicable, the dates their terms expire; all addresses are in Ashland. The county website is www. ashlandcounty.org. Airport — 700 Township Road 1102, 419-281-3966, Tailwinds Aviation. Auditor — Philip H. Leibolt (R), Courthouse, 142 W. Second St., 419-282-4235, www. ashlandcounty.org/auditor. Board of Elections — 110 Cottage St., 419-282-4224, www. ashlandboe.com. Clerk of Courts — Annette Shaw (R), Courthouse, 142 W. Second St., 419-282-4242, clerkofcourts@ashlandcounty.org; 1/4/2013. Commissioners — 110 Cottage St., Ashland, 419-2824220 www.ashlandcounty.org/ commissioners; Kimberly Edwards (R), 419-282-4354, 12/31/14; Barb Queer (R), 419-282-4363, 1/1/13; Michael Welch (R), 419-2824266, 1/2/13; Meet Thu., 9 a.m.;

meetings are open to the public. Coroner — Dale Thomae, D.O., F.A.C.S. (R), 1207 E. Main St., 419282-6159; 1/4/13. Department of Job & Family Services — 15 W. Fourth St., 419282-5000; Child Abuse Hotline, 419-282-5001; Child Support Enforcement Agency; Ohio Works First; Workforce Investment Act Program; Employment and Training Connection; www. ashlandcounty.org/jfs. Dog Warden — Tom Kosht, 1710 Garfield Ave., 419-289-1455, dogshelter@ashlandcounty. org, www.ashlandcounty.org/ dogshelter Engineer — Edward Meixner (R), 1511 Cleveland Ave., 419-2824281, engineer@ashlandcounty. org, www.ashlandcounty.org/ engineer; 1/4/13. Ashland County-City Health Department — Dan Daugherty, health commissioner, 1763 Ohio 60, general number 419-282-4317, www.ashlandhealth.com Highway Department — 1511 Cleveland Ave., 419-281-2021. Judge, Court of Common

Pleas — Ronald P. Forsthoefel, Courthouse, 142 Second St., 419282-4291; 2/8/17. Judge, Municipal Court — John L. Good, 1209 E. Main St., 419-289-8342; 12/31/17. Judge, Probate and Juvenile Court — Damian J. Vercillo, Courthouse, 142 Second St., 419282-4212, Juvenile Court; 419-2824216, Probate Court; 2/10/15. Juvenile Detention Center — Duane Botdorf, director, 1260 S. Center St., 419-289-3988. OSU Extension Office — Kathy Tackett, Ohio State Extension educator, 4-H and county director, 1763 Ohio 60, 419281-8242. Prosecutor — Ramona J. Rogers (R), 110 Cottage St., 419289-8857; 1/4/13. Recorder — Michal E. Crow (R), Courthouse, 142 W. Second St., 419-282-4238, www. ashlandcounty.org/recorder; 1/4/13. County Planning Commission — Ashland Area Council for Economic Development, 211 Claremont

Avenue, 419-289-3200 Sheriff — E. Wayne Risner (R), 1205 E. Main St., 419-289-1501 (non-emergency number); 1/4/13. Soil & Water Conservation District — Jason Portz, board of supervisors chairman, 1763 Ohio 60, 419-281-7645, ashlandswcd@bright.net, www. ashlandcounty.org/swcd. Solid Waste District/ Recycling Center — Dan Scott, coordinator, 1270 Middle Rowsburg Road, 419-289-7382, canmandan@ashlandcounty.org. Treasurer — Cindy A. Funk (R), Courthouse, 142 Second St., 419-282-4236; 9/6/13, www. ashlandcounty.org/treasurer. Veterans Service Commission — 110 Cottage St., 419-282-4225, www. ashlandcounty.org/veterans/ WIC Program — 110 Cottage St., 419-289-3359; 546 N. Union St., Loudonville, 419-994-5050. ■ Information about elected officials obtained from the Ashland County Board of Elections, www. ashlandboe.com.

State Ofﬁcials STATE OF OHIO ■ Governor — John Kasich (R) Address: 77 S. High St., 30th floor, Columbus 43215-6117 Phone: 614-466-3555 Website: www.governor.ohio. gov Term Expiration: 12/31/14 ■ State Representative — Margaret Ann Ruhl (R), 90th District Address: 77 S. High St., 13th floor, Columbus 43215 Phone: 614-466-1431 Email: district90@ohr.state. oh.us Term expiration: 12/31/12 ■ State Representative — Dave Hall (R), 97th District Address: 77 S. High St., 11th floor, Columbus 43215 Phone: 614-466-2994 Fax: 614-719-6997 Email: district97@ohr.state. oh.us Term expiration: 12/31/12 ■ State Senator — Larry Obhof (R) 22nd District Address: 1 Capitol Square, 1st Floor, Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: 614-466-7505 Email: sd22@senate.state. oh.us

Term expiration: 12/31/12 ■ State Senator — Kris Jordan (R), 19th District Address: 1 Capital Square, 2nd Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215. Phone: 614-466-8086 Email: sd19@senate.state.oh.us Website: www.senate.oh.us Term expiration: 12/31/14 FOR MORE STATE GOVERNMENT INFORMATION Attorney General Customer Protection 800-282-0515 Child Support Hotline 800-6861556 Crime Victim Assistance 800582-2877 Home Energy Assist. Program 800-282-0880 Legislative Information 800282-0253 Medicaid Consumer Hotline 800-324-8680 Tax Questions 800-282-1780 Travel & Tourism 800-BUCKEYE Unemployment Hotline 800251-OBES Workers’ Compensation 800OHIO-BWC State of Ohio Website www. ohio.gov

Federal Ofﬁcials UNITED STATES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ■ President — Barack Obama (D) ■ Vice President — Joe Biden (D) Address: 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, D.C. 20500 Phone: 202-456-1414, fax 202-456-2461 Emails: president@whitehouse.gov, vice. president@whitehouse.gov Web site: www.whitehouse. gov Term expiration: 1/13 ■ U.S. Representative — Jim Renacci, (R), 16th District Address: 130 Canon HOB, Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: 202-225-3876 Website: www.renacci. house.gov Local office: 4150 Belden Village St., Suite 408, Canton, Ohio, 44718. Phone: 330-489-4414, fax 330-489-4448 Term expiration: 12/31/12 ■ U.S. Representative — Bob Latta, (R), 5th District Address: 1323 Longworth HOB, Washington, D.C. 20515. Phone: 202-225-6405

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Website: www.latta.house. gov Local Office: 11 E. Main St., Norwalk, Ohio 44857 Phone: 419-668-0206 Toll Free Number: 800-5416446, fax: 800-278-8203 Term exipriation: 12/31/12 ■ U.S. Senator — Sherrod Brown (D) Address: 713 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: 202-224-2315, fax 202-228-4061 Website: brown.senate.gov/ Local office: 1301 E. Ninth St. Suite 1710, Cleveland 44114, 216-522-7272 Term expiration: 12/31/12 ■ U.S. Senator — Rob Portman (R) Address: B40D Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 Local office: 1240 E. Ninth St. Room 3061, Cleveland, Ohio, 44199. Phone: 202-224-3353, local phone: 216-522-7095. Website: www.portman. senate.gov Term expiration: 12/31/16

Voting Precincts The following are polling locations where Ashland County residents are assigned to vote. For more information, call the Ashland County Board of Elections at 419282-4224 or visit its website, www.ashlandboe.com. The website offers a service to help you find out where your precinct is and how to get to your polling place. The general election will be Nov. 6, 2012. ASHLAND CITY PRECINCTS 1-A — Mozelle Hall, Ashland County Fairgrounds 1-B — Mozelle Hall, Ashland County Fairgrounds 1-C — Mozelle Hall, Ashland County Fairgrounds 1-D — Mozelle Hall, Ashland County Fairgrounds 1-E — Mozelle Hall, Ashland County Fairgrounds 2-A — Peace Lutheran, 1360 Smith Road 2-B — Peace Lutheran, 1360 Smith Road 2-C — Peace Lutheran, 1360 Smith Road 2-D — Peace Lutheran, 1360 Smith Road

3-A — Salvation Army Kroc Center, 527 E. Liberty St. 3-B — Eagles Club, 400 Eastlake Drive 3-C — Eagles Club, 400 Eastlake Drive 3-D — Salvation Army Kroc Center, 527 E. Liberty St. 4-A — Salvation Army Kroc Center, 527 E. Liberty St. 4-B — Salvation Army Kroc Center, 527 E. Liberty St. 4-C — Eagles Club, 400 Eastlake Drive 4-D —Eagles Club, 400 Eastlake Drive COUNTY PRECINCTS Clear County Roadeek 1 — Bethel Baptist Church, 575 N. US 250 Clear County Roadeek 2 — Bailey Lakes Town Hall, 822 Main St. Loudonville 1 — Loudonville Public Library, 122 E. Main St. Green Township 1 — Perrysville Community Center, corner N. Bridge & W. First St. Green Township 2 — Loudonville High School, 421 Campus Ave.

Loudonville 2 — Loudonville Fire Station, 200 N. Market St. Loudonville 3 — Loudonville Public Library, 122 E. Main St. Hanover Township — Colonial Manor, 747 S. Mount Vernon Ave. Jackson Township 1 — Cinnamon Lake Office, 1443 Laurel Drive Jackson Township 2 — Polk Community Center, 200 E. Congress St. Lake Township — Lake Township House, 2499 County Road 175 Mifflin Township — Mifflin Fire Station, Ohio 603 Milton Township 1 — Ashland Church of Christ, 1185 County Road 1356 Milton Township 2 — Ashland Church of Christ, 1185 County Road 1356 Milton Township 3 — Ashland Church of Christ, 1185 County Road 1356 Jeromesville — Jeromesville Fire Dept., 20 W. North Alley Mohican Township — Mohican Township House, 2008 Ohio 89 Montgomery Township 1 — Eagles Club, 400 Eastlake Drive Montgomery Township 2

— Eagles Club, 400 Eastlake Drive Montgomery Township 3 — Mozelle Hall, Ashland County Fairgrounds Orange Township 1 — Trinity Baptist, 891 Ohio 511 Orange Township 2 — Trinity Baptist, 891 Ohio 511 Orange Township 3 — Trinity Baptist, 891 Ohio 511 Perry Township 1 — Trinity United Methodist, 1301 Ohio 89 Perry Township 2 — Trinity United Methodist, 1301 Ohio 89 Ruggles Township — Nova United Methodist, 257 Ohio 511 Sullivan Township 1 — Sullivan Fire Station, 500 U.S. 224 Sullivan Township 2 — Sullivan Fire Station, 500 U.S. 224 Troy Township — Nova United Methodist, 257 Ohio 511 Vermillion Township 1 — Hayesville United Methodist, 44 S. Mechanic St. Vermillion Township 2 — Stone Lutheran, 940 County Road 1754 Vermillion Township 3 — Hayesville United Methodist, 44 S. Mechanic St.

Post Ofﬁces & ZIP Codes ASHLAND — 44805 Address: 530 Claremont Ave. Phone: 419-289-8307 Acting Postmaster: Kim Dellinger Window hours: Weekdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-noon. Lobby hours: 24/7 HAYESVILLE — 44838 Address: 1 E. Main St. Phone: 419-368-7822 Postmaster: Patty Schag Window hours: Weekdays, 8 a.m.-noon and 1-4:30 p.m.; Sat., 8-11:30 a.m. Lobby hours: Weekdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 8-noon. JEROMESVILLE — 44840 Address: 21 S. High St. Phone: 419-368-3171 Postmaster: Rick Young Window hours: Weekdays, 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-5 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-noon. Lobby hours: Weekdays, 6 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 6 a.m.-noon. LAKEVILLE — 44638 Address: 13989 Ohio 226 Phone: 419-827-2212 Postmaster: Gary S. Edwards Window hours: Weekdays, 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-4:30 p.m.; Sat., 7:30 a.m.-noon. Lobby hours: Weekdays, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

LOUDONVILLE — 44842 Address: 124 S. Water St. Phone: 419-994-4631 Postmaster: Deborah Dennis Window hours: Weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 8:30- a.m.-noon. Lobby hours: 24/7

POLK — 44866 Address: 103 W. Congress St. Phone: 419-945-2386 Officer in Charge: Karen Arnold Window hours: Weekdays, 7:30 a.m.-noon & 1-4 p.m.; Sat., 7:30-11 a.m. Lobby hours: Weekdays, 7:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m.; Sat., 7:30-11:30 a.m.

NANKIN — 44848 Address: 953 Ohio 58 Phone: 419-289-8984 Postmaster: Leon Bursley Jr. Window hours: Weekdays, 8 a.m.-noon and 12:30-4:15 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Lobby hours: Weekdays, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-noon.

SAVANNAH — 44874 Address: 2 S. Main St. Phone: 419-962-4249 Postmaster: Rhita Burke Window hours: Weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-Noon and 1-4:45 p.m.; Sat., 8:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Lobby hours: Weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat., 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

NOVA — 44859 Address: 246 Ohio 511 Phone: 419-652-3151 Officer in Charge: Kimberly Garwood Window hours: Weekdays, 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.; Sat., 7:30-11 a.m. Lobby hours: Weekdays, 6:45 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., 6:30-11 a.m.

SULLIVAN — 44880 Address: 247 Ohio 58 Phone: 419-736-2541 Officer in Charge: Rachel Graham Window hours: Weekdays, 7-11:15 a.m. and 12:45-4 p.m.; Sat., 7-11 a.m. Lobby hours: Weekdays, 7 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., 7-11 a.m.

PERRYSVILLE — 44864 Address: 112 W. First St. Phone: 419-938-7832 Postmaster: M. Colleen Young Window hours: Weekdays, 8-11:30 a.m. and 1-4:30 p.m.; Sat., 8:30 a.m.-noon. Lobby hours: 24/7

WEST SALEM — 44287 Address: 7 S. Main St. Phone: 419-853-4023 Postmaster: Victoria Copley Window hours: Weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-noon. Lobby hours: Weekdays, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 7 a.m.-noon.

Area Historical Societies Ashland County Historical Society Address: 420 Center St., Ashland Phone: 419-289-3111, fax 419207-8153 Email: ashlandhistory@verizon.net Web site: www. ashlandhistory.org Hours of Operation: Tours: April-Dec., Sun., Wed. and Fri. 1 to 4 p.m.; Jan.-March, Sun. only, 1 to 4 p.m. Research Room: yearround, weekdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sun. 1 to 4 p.m. Holdings: Three buildings containing displays; areas of interest are pre-history, pioneer days (early 1800s), industrial, natural and social history, U.S. military history, local 20th century people and research room; a 20th-century streetscape displays merchants, organizations, a one-room schoolhouse, professions and a church. Also features the

Thornburg Insect Collection, the second largest collection known in the U.S. outside of the Smithsonian Institute. Annual Major Events: â&#x2013; Spring Open House and Antique Identification, the first non-Easter Sunday in April; local experts donate their time to identify small items while many visitors come to see the latest displays. â&#x2013; High Victorian Tea and Luncheon, in May, just in time for Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, with reservations taken prior to the tea. â&#x2013; Ice Cream Social and Silent Auction, the Sunday closest to July 4; major fundraiser for the society; takes place the same weekend as BalloonFest. â&#x2013; Holiday Open House, the first Sunday in December; community is welcomed in to see the Manor House decorated for Christmas by local garden clubs and community members; guests browse the campus while enjoying homebaked goodies and music by local performers. â&#x2013; Special events are

scheduled monthly; call for more information. Group and School Tours: Volunteers are available for speaking engagements. Admission: Tours are free for individuals or groups, large group tours available, call ahead. No reservations are necessary during tour hours for groups of five or less. Support for museum functions comes largely through an annual membership drive, monthly events, donations and income from endowed gifts. OTHER COMMUNITY HISTORICAL SOCIETIES Clear Creek Township Historical Society Address: 6 Chambers St., Box 75, Savannah Phone: 419-962-4494 Holdings: Ever-changing displays of local history. Events: There are no regular hours for the house, but open

houses are planned for special occasions and are publicized ahead of time. Tours can be arranged by appointment. President: Liz Dinsmore Mohican Historical Society Address: 203 E. Main St., Loudonville Phone: 419-994-4050 Holdings: Cleo Redd Fisher building, displaying exhibits from local Loudonville history, an extensive collection of porcelain and glass items and items honoring Charles Kettering. Hours: Friday and Saturday (Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend), 2 to 5 p.m. Also open during the Loudonville Free Street Fair. Curator: Jim Sharp Admission: 50 cents/adults, 25 cents/children. Historical Society meetings: Third Monday, Sept.May, 7 p.m.

Community Foundation Ashland County Community Foundation paid a total of $118,615 in 2012 to 137 scholarship recipients from the Career Center and Hillsdale, Loudonville, Mapleton and Ashland high schools. Further, the organization approved 31 community, teacher and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fund grants in 2011-12 for a total of $147,593. Since inception, more than $5 million has been provided to the Ashland County community via 275 donor-established funds. More than 5,800 donors have made current and deferred gifts totaling $19 million. Funds entrusted to Ashland County Community Foundation are invested to provide a stream of income and to provide for the longterm growth of principal and income without undue exposure to risk, while serving three distinct constituencies â&#x20AC;&#x201D; individual donors, nonprofit organizations and the community-atlarge. ACCF board and staff members partici-

pate in many community initiatives and planning strategies, as well as providing the service of fiscal agent as appropriate. Ashland County Community Foundation is a tax-exempt, not-for-profit corporation established in 1995 and chartered by the state as a public charity. The organization provides a means for people to make gifts of assets to enhance the quality of life in Ashland County. Additionally, the foundation accepts grant applications annually from 501(c)(3) taxexempt organizations and Ashland County teachers. The Ashland County Community Foundation, 300 College Avenue, Ashland; 419-281-4733; fax 419-289-5540; accf@accommunityfoundation. org; www.accommunityfoundation.org. BOARD OF TRUSTEES William D. Chandler, chairman

James H. Hess, vice chairman Anne K. Cowen, secretary Debra L. Lyons, treasurer Jay K. Myers, past chairman Keith C. Boales Dr. W.S. Brechbuhler William L. Buckingham Patricia A. Byerly Nancy T. Davis John E. Miller Dr. Donald R. Rinehart Susan D. Shafer Charles D. Taylor ACCF OFFICERS Dr. Lucille Ford, president James Cutright, executive director Kristin Aspin, vice president for operations

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Homes Sold Listings Submitted by the Ashland Board of Realtors from its Multiple Listing Service. Ashland County Total sold in 2011: 336 Total dollar volume: $32,475,998 Average price: $96,655 Average market time (days): 188 Total sold from Jan.1-March 31, 2012: 80 Total dollar volume: $7,847,775 Average price: $98,097 Average market time (days): 243 City of Ashland Total sold in 2011: 153 Total dollar volume: $13,420,501 Average price: $87,716 Average market time (days): 198

Total sold from Jan. 1-March 31, 2012:

Total dollar volume: $2,919,600 Average price: $94,181 Average market time (days): 190 Total sold from Jan. 1-March 31, 2012: 5 Total dollar volume: $329,900 Average price: $65,980 Average market time (days): 121

33 Total dollar volume: $3,054,150 Average price: $92,550 Average market time (days): 214 Ashland Suburban Total sold in 2011: 41 Total dollar volume: $6,170,527 Average price: $150,501 Average market time (days): 239 Total sold from Jan. 1-March 31, 2012: 15 Total dollar volume: $2,261,400 Average price: $150,760 Average market time (days): 296

Loudonville Total sold in 2011: 43 Total dollar volume: $3,933,355 Average price: $91,473 Average market time (days): 182 Total sold from Jan. 1-March 31, 2012: 12 Total dollar volume: $1,042,400 Average price: $86,867 Average market time (days): 166

Hillsdale Total sold in 2011: 31

Transportation ASHLAND COUNTY ACCESS Interstate — 15 miles of Interstate 71 U.S. Routes — 71 miles of U.S. routes 30, 42, 224 and 250 State Routes — 172 miles of Ohio 3, 39, 58, 60, 89, 95, 96, 179, 302, 511, 545, 603 and 604 City of Ashland — In the middle of the county, roughly equidistant from Cleveland, Columbus and the Akron-Canton area ASHLAND COUNTY AIRPORT TAILWINDS AVIATION SERVICES INC. 700 County Road 1102, 419-281-3966, fax

419-281-7779, Email, tailwinds@3g4airport. com; 3,500-foot-by-75-foot asphalt runway; fuel, light maintenance and charter work available; flight school and flight training available through Tailwinds Aviation Services; hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ASHLAND RAILWAY 419-525-2822 or 419-522-3249; Terry Nelson, general manager; short-line RR between West Salem and Willard; connects to Norfolk Southern, CSX and Wheeling-Lake Erie Railroads. For more information, log onto www. ashlandrailway.com.

United Way of Ashland County Mission Statement The goal of United Way of Ashland County is to improve lives and serve as a leader for change in Ashland County by uniting the caring power of our community. 2013 Campaign of Hope Annual Pacesetter Campaign begins Aug. 18, 2012. Kay Conrad 14th Annual Day of Caring — Oct. 20. For volunteer information, contact the United Way office. Rally Finale — Dec. 8 United Way of Ashland County Board of Trustees President: Rob Wash; Secretary: Evan Scurti; Treasurer: Jan Archer; Past President: Chris Vanderzyden. At-Large Trustees: Karen Alsop, Jon Burkholder, Leslie Blankenship, Mark Burgess, Marilyn Byers, Mindi Cantrell, Matt Greer, Kellie Kerr, Sean Little, Doug Marrah, Larry Paxton, Julie Reineke, Keara Stillwell, Curtis White United Way’s Partner Agencies Ashland County Council on

Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, American Red Cross, Appleseed Community Mental Health Center and Rape Crisis/Safe Haven Domestic Violence Shelter, Ashland County Cancer Association, Ashland County Council on Aging, Ashland Parenting Plus, Associated Charities, Catholic Charities of Ashland, Hospice of North Central Ohio, Kidney Foundation of Ohio, Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, Ashland YMCA, Rehab Center of North Central Ohio. Affiliate partner: Mohican Area Community Fund. Non-funded partner: Ashland County Council on Aging. ■ United Way of Ashland County Inc., 132 W. Main St., Ashland, 419-281-5551, fax 419-281-7622, info@uwashlandoh.org; Ev DeVaul, executive director; Brenda Hay, operations/finance manager; Kelly Cooke, administrative assistant and special events coordinator; Peggy Danison, office assistant and senior employment center.

ASHLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT Shared-ride, para-transit system, administered through Ohio Department of Transportation and the City of Ashland — 206 Claremont Ave., Ashland, 419-207-8240; hours: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. Special discount rates available for the elderly and handicapped. Rides to locations outside the city/county within a 50-mile radius should be scheduled in advance. Information available online at www.ashland-ohio.com/government/mayors-office (follow Ashland Public Transit link).

Samaritan Regional Health System 2012 marked 100 years for Samaritan Hospital, as J.L. Clark and wife Mary gave Samaritan Hospital to Ashland in 1912 — a place where “no one would ever be refused care.” Now known as Samaritan Regional Health System, new services are constantly evaluated, technological advancements are made, facilities are expanded and new physicians are recruited as needed. As a nonprofit, community organization, Samaritan offers free smoking cessation opportunities to the community, as well as free community education programs. Several free support groups are available through Samaritan. For more information on services, specialty clinics or physicians, contact Samaritan at 419-289-0491, or visit its website at www.samaritanhospital.org.

HELPFUL NUMBERS Samaritan Hospital, 1025 Center St., Ashland: 419-2890491

aims Occupational Health Services Ashland: 419-281-4440 Kettering-Samaritan Health Center, Loudonville: 419-9944121 Samaritan Birthing and Women's Unit: 419-289-0491, ext. 2438 Samaritan Endoscopy Center: 419-289-0491, ext. 3176 Samaritan Health and Rehabilitation Center, Ashland: 419281-1330 Samaritan Heart Services, Ashland: 419-289-0491, ext. 2494 Samaritan Home Care, Ashland: 419-289-0491 Samaritan Retail Pharmacy, Ashland: 419-289-9636 Samaritan Sleep Center, Ashland: 419-289-7139 Samaritan Women’s Health Services, Ashland: 419-207-9272 Samaritan QCare: 419-2072502 The Gift Shop at Samaritan Hospital: 419-289-0491, ext. 3296

Places of Worship ASSEMBLY OF GOD New Life Community Church — 1489 Ohio 511 S., Ashland; 419-289-0107; ashlandag@zoominternet.net, www.ashlandnewlife.org; Brenton B. Page, pastor BAPTIST Ashland Baptist Temple — 1023 Elm St., Ashland; 419-2811182; John Van Horn, pastor Baptist Temple of Polk — Ohio 202 E. Congress St., Polk, 419-853-3170. Don Thompson, pastor Bethel Baptist Church — 575 U.S. 250 N., P.O. Box 128, Savannah; 419-962-4763; secretary@bethelchapel.com, www.bethelchapel.com; John Bouquet, pastor Calvary Baptist Church — 210 Davis Road, Ashland; 419281-0641; calvary@cbcashland. org, www.cbcashland.org; Harry Strachan, pastor Country View Baptist Church — 241 Township Road 418, Sullivan; 419-736-2672; Glen Goff, pastor First Baptist Church of Ashland — 1233 U.S. 42, Ashland; 419-289-3636; ashlandfbc@zoominternet.net, www. ashlandfbc.com; F.R. White, pastor First Baptist Church of Loudonville — 124 S. Market St., Loudonville; 419-994-3170; the Rev. John Fitch, pastor Heritage Baptist Church — 401 Center St., Ashland; 419207-9401; www.hbc-ashland.com; broby9@gmail.com; Ben Roby, senior pastor Loudonville Baptist Temple — 15528 Ohio 3, Loudonville; 419994-1611; pastor@loudonvillebap tist.org; www.loudonvillebaptist. org; David Koehler, pastor Maranatha Baptist Church — 805 County Road 30A, Ashland; P.O. Box 89, Hayesville; 419-3683411; www.mbchayesville.org; Todd Grover, pastor New Liberty Church — 425 U.S. 42, Polk; 419-651-6658; Mike

Thompson, pastor Perrysville Baptist Church — 118 S. Bridge St., Perrysville; 419938-7723; H.E. “Howdie” Burnett, pastor Trinity Baptist Church — 891 Ohio 511 N., Ashland; 419-2815398; Richard Grilley, pastor. Vermillion Baptist Church — 1005 County Road 2256, Perrysville; vermillionbaptist@juno.com; 419368-3008; Jim Luedeman, pastor West Salem First Baptist Church — 129 S. Main St., P.O. Box 31, West Salem; 419-853-4501; the Rev. Jerry Arman, pastor BRETHREN & CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Albion Brethren Church — 246 County Road 620, West Salem; 419-908-5538; albionbrethrenchurch.webs.com; Matthew Potosky, pastor Ashland Brethren in Christ — 2750 Mifflin Ave., Ashland; 419289-3770; www.ashlandbic.org; Keith Tyson, pastor Ashland Dickey Church of the Brethren — 1509 Township Road 655, Ashland; 419-281-7951; www.ashlanddickeycob.org; secre tary@ashlanddickeycob.org, Tom Zuercher, pastor First Church of the Brethren — 122 E. Third St., Ashland; 419-2810463; Glenn Sprunger, pastor Garber Brethren Church — 163 Sherman Ave., Ashland; 419-281-3301; Tim Craver, pastor Grace Brethren Church — 1144 W. Main St., Ashland; 419289-8334; office@ashlandgrace. org, www.ashlandgrace.org; Dan Allan Sr., senior pastor Grace Brethren Church of Homerville — 8992 Firestone Road, Homerville; 330-625-3304; Reid Firestone, pastor Maple Grove Church of the Brethren — 960 Orange Township Road 964, Ashland; 419-289-9341; mgcob@bright.net; maplegrovecob.org; Bill Schaefer, pastor Park Street Brethren Church

— 619 Park St., Ashland; 419-2890224; office@parkstreetbrethren. org, www.parkstreetbrethren.org; Bill Johnson, lead pastor Southview Grace Brethren Church — 810 Katherine Ave., Ashland; svgbcsh@zoominternet. net; southviewgbc.org; 419-2891763; Mark Abel, senior pastor; Dean Risser, pastor emeritus CATHOLIC Our Lady of Christians — 240 Ohio 511, Nova; 330-722-1180; Ronald Bryda, pastor Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church — 18 Park Ave., New London; 419-929-4401; ololnlondon@hmcltd.net; the Rev. Douglas D. Taylor, pastor St. Edward Catholic Church — 501 Cottage St., Ashland; 419-289-7224; saintedward@zoominternet. net; www.stedwardashland. catholicweb.com; the Rev. Rodney Kreidler, pastor St. Peter Catholic Church — 220 E. Butler St., Loudonville; 419-994-4396; frvhawk@gmail. com, loudonvillecatholic.org; the Rev. Vincent Hawk, pastor St. Stephen Catholic Church — 44 Britton St., West Salem; 419-853-4946; www.stephen. ws; info@ststephen.ws; James Schmitz, pastor

CHRISTIAN Ashland Christian Church — 1480 Orange Road, Ashland; 419-289-8438; www. ashlandchristianchurch.org; Scot Myers, pastor First Christian Church — 1425 King Road., Ashland; 419-289-7439; firstchristianch urch@zoominternet.net, www. firstchristianashland.org; John O’Hara, pastor Jeromesville Christian Church — 75 N. High St, Jeromesville; 419-368-8422; www. jccnet.org; pyoung@jccnet.org; Ron Bachman, pastor Sullivan Christian Church — 495 U.S. 224, Sullivan; 419-7362551 CHURCH OF CHRIST & UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Ashland Church of Christ — 1185 County Road 1356, Ashland; 419-281-2024; ashlandcofc@yahoo. com; www.ashlandchurchofchrist. com; Jeff Slater, minister Northend Church of Christ — 1228 Cottage St., Ashland; 419-289-3520; www. churchofchristashland.org; Don Highman, pastor Polk Church of Christ — 204 E. Congress St., Polk; 419-945-2539; Ed Graves, pastor

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30 CHURCH OF GOD Ashland Worship Center — 1402 Cottage St., Ashland; Bishop Ted Mason, pastor; www.ashlandworship-center.org The Church of God — 735 E. Eighth St., Ashland; 419-289-8430; Barbara Henderson, pastor: 419853-4560 Grace Fellowship Church — 2150 Township Road 585, Loudonville; 419-368-5000; LouAnn Miller, pastor First Church of God — 301 E. Liberty St., Ashland; 419-281-5010; Douglas E. Magers, pastor Perrysville Church of God — Corner of Rice Street and Ohio 39; 419-938-6427; Richard Tish, pastor Pine Run Church of God — 733 County Road 3275, Loudonville; 419-994-5493; Merle Wolf, pastor Wings of Faith Church of God — 1030 Myers Ave., Ashland; 419-903-0344; Ted Risner, pastor COMMUNITY Christ Kingdom Community Church — 820 Union St., Ashland; 567-203-2259; castlehill1@aol. com; Christopher L. Hall, pastor Christ the Cornerstone Community Church — 853 County Road 175, West Salem; 419-945-2222; George E. Shunk Jr., pastor Bethel, Ashland — 209 Center St., Ashland; 419-496-2143 Five Stones — 524 College Ave., Ashland; Offices 800-4031620; Services at Miller Chapel on the Ashland University campus; 5stones@5stones.org; www.5stones. org; David Sherwood, pastor Mohicanville Community Church — 343 Ohio 95, Loudonville; 419-368-5754; pastor @mohicanvillecommunitychurch. org, mohicanvillecommunitychurc h.org; Mike Nicholson, pastor New Hope Community Church — 637 N. Market St., Loudonville; 419-994-1112; info@newhopewired. tv, www.nhloud.com; Rob Paterson, lead pastor Trinity Community Church — 127 S. Union St., P.O. Box 415, Loudonville; 419-994-4649; tem-ple93@msn.com; www. tccofloudonville.org; John Temple, pastor EPISCOPAL St. Matthew's Episcopal Church — 1515 Mifflin Ave., Ashland; 419-281-1420; ashbyjlakna@aol.com; Kay Ashby, pastor EVANGELICAL FREE Christ Community Evangelical Free Church — 1272 County Road 758, Ashland; 419962-4592; office@christcommunit yefc.org; www.christcommunityefc. org; Michael Futrell, pastor FEDERATED Nankin Federated Church

— 795 Ohio 302, Nankin; 419-2899469; nankinfedchurch@peoplepc. com, www.nankinchurch.com; the Rev. Robin Craig, pastor FULL GOSPEL Ashland Full Gospel Church — 1521 Short St., Ashland; 419289-6515; Vernon Gilmore, pastor JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses of Ashland — 1404 Jacobson Ave., Ashland; 419-2811559 Jehovah’s Witnesses of Loudonville — 916 N. Union, Loudonville; 419-994-4232; 419-3688263; Lawrence R. Jarka, overseer LUTHERAN & EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN Ashland Trinity Lutheran Church — 508 Center St., Ashland; 419-289-2126; trinity@trinityashland.org, www. trinityashland.org; Sanford Mitchell, senior pastor Jeromesville Trinity Lutheran Church — 18 E. North St., Jeromesville; 419-368-3132; www. lutheransonline.com/trinityjeromesville; Jerry Rhea, pastor Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church — 1360 Smith Road, Ashland; 419-281-1469; www. ashlandpeacelutheran.org; Karen Liddy, pastor Perrysville St. John Lutheran Church — 111 E. Second St., Perrysville; 419-938-7554; Richard Beal, interim pastor Pleasant Valley Lutheran Church — 1234 Township Road 523, Ashland; pleasantvalleylc. com; Deb Michaels, pastor Rowsburg Lutheran Church — 137 County Road 1302, Polk; 419-869-7906; Steven Caler, pastor St. John’s Lutheran Church — 46 County Road 2575, McZena; 419-827-2070; www.stjohnmczena.com; engler_dennis@yahoo. com; the Rev. Dennis Engler, interim pastor Stone Evangelical Lutheran Church — 940 Ashland County Road 1754, Ashland; 419-2892865; stonechurch1@hotmail.com; Rev. Janice A. Berthinee, pastor Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church — 222 E. Main St., Loudonville; 419-994-4601; zlcfamily@frontier.com, www. zionfamily.org, WZLP 95.7 FM; Scott Henderson, pastor LATTER-DAY SAINTS, MORMON The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints — 1295 Township Road 653, Ashland; 419289-6231 MENNONITE Church of God in Christ — 2057 Ohio 89, Jeromesville;

419-368-0307 NAZARENE Ashland Church of the Nazarene — 1196 Milton Township Road 1506, Ashland; 419-289-2664; office@ashlandnaz.net, www.ashlandnaz.net; Barry Whitt, pastor Loudonville Church of the Nazarene — 509 N. Union St. (mailing address), Loudonville; 419994-3690; David Radcliffe, pastor NON-DENOMINATIONAL Ashland Christian Center — 687 U.S. 42, Ashland; 419-2810015 Ashland Church of the Open Bible — 522 Ashland Ave., Ashland; ashland@gmx.com; 419281-8534, Keith Harris, pastor Diamond Hill Cathedral — 500 Tingley Ave., Mansfield; 419-524-0139; www.biblewalk.us; Richard Diamond, pastor Little Flock Fellowship Church — 1149 County Road 30A, Ashland; 419-368-7705; lffchurch@aol.com, www.lffc.org; Mike Weaver, senior pastor Providence Church of Mifflin — Meets every Sunday at Mifflin Lions Club; www.freereformed.net; 419-606-0197 or 419-606-6831; Mark Hamilton and Matt Timmons, co-pastors Ruggles Church — 1364 U.S. 224, New London; 419-929-8230; Martin Daly, pastor Salvation Army — 527 E. Liberty St., Ashland; 419-281-8001; www.ashland.salarmykroc.org; Captains Brett and Jessica DeMichael, pastors Sullivan First Congregational Church — 503 U.S. 224, Sullivan; 419-736-2786; sullivanfcc@novadsl.net; Robert Gault, pastor PENTECOSTAL Ashland Faith Family Church — 819 Scott St., Ashland; 419-2811889 First Apostolic Church United Pentecostal Church — 817 Township Road 974, Nankin; 419-207-0406; 1stapolosticchurch@live.com; E.M. Kelley, pastor Lighthouse Pentecostal Assembly — 323 Steele Ave.; 419-281-1070; lighthousepentecostalassembly.org; Dr. Paul E. Tracy, pastor PRESBYTERIAN Ashland First Presbyterian Church — 320 Church St., Ashland; 419-289-6205; ashlandfpc.org; office@ashlandfpc.org; Mike Parker, pastor Loudonville First Presbyterian Church — 225 E. Main St., Loudonville; 419-994-3160; Kathleen Walkerow, pastor First Presbyterian Church — 111 Bridge St., Perrysville; 419938-6238; Kathleen Walkerow, pastor

Savannah Presbyterian Church — P.O. Box 155, Savannah; 419-651-7550; Jack Sharp, pastor UNITED METHODIST Adario United Methodist Church — 1790 Adario East Road, Shiloh; 419-895-1155; Todd Christopher Liberati, pastor Christ United Methodist Church — 1140 Claremont Ave., Ashland; 419-289-0507; www.christUMCashland.org; christum@zoominternet.net; James J. Cox, pastor Emmanuel United Methodist Church — 322 Cleveland Ave., Ashland; 419-281-3667; eumc@zoominternet.net; the Rev. Lenore Robinson, pastor First United Methodist Church — 220 Sandusky St., Ashland; 419-289-7551; www.ashlandfirst.org; Dan Bilkert, pastor Hayesville United Methodist Church — 44 S. Mechanic St., P.O. Box 146, Hayesville; 419-3683489; Wendy Guion, pastor Jeromesville United Methodist Church — 40 North St., P.O. Box 116, Jeromesville; JUMCAdmin@neohio.twcdc.com; 419-368-7272; Deb Speer, pastor Loudonville United Methodist — 124 N. Market St., Loudonville; 419-994-4939; office@loudonvilleumc.com; Robert Mitchell, pastor McZena Hope United Methodist Church — 2498 County Road 37, Lakeville; 419-368-3304; laytonbroom@aol.com; Layton Broome, pastor New London United Methodist Church — 58 E. Main St., New London; 419-929-4631; Ben Black, pastor Nova Community United Methodist Church — 257 Ohio 511, Nova; lamont77@bright.net; 419-652-2233; Harry N. Finkbone, pastor Olivesburg United Methodist Church — 4748 Ohio 545; 419-895-1440; Adam Davis, pastor Paradise Hill United Methodist Church — 1491 Ohio 603, Ashland; 419-289-2908; the Rev. Janet Chilcote, pastor Polk United Methodist Church — 424 N. Main St., P.O. Box 24, Polk; 419-945-1434; Cheryl Roshon, pastor Perrysville United Methodist Church — 139 E. First St., Perrysville; 419-938-0035; Millissa Hartson, pastor Red Haw United Methodist Church — 1101 County Road 175, Polk; 419-869-7460; rhumc@zoominternet.net; www. freewebs.com/redhawumc; John Crouse, pastor United Methodist Church of Savannah — 10 W. Main St., P.O. Box 177, Savannah; 419-962-4772; surfkent@neo.rr.com; Adam Davis, pastor Trinity United Methodist Church — 1301 Ohio 89, Ashland; 419-289-2595; Roger Hayes, pastor