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WELCOME TO HOLMES COUNTY TODAY 2012 pectrum Publications gratefully acknowledges the many people throughout Holmes County who took time to answer questions and provide information for this, the 22nd edition of Holmes County’s community guide – Holmes County Today. The guide is designed to be a useful resource about the county; information about local government, the schools, the economy, social services, clubs, attractions and more. The information is also available at www.holmescountytoday.com. Also, we wish to thank area businesses for their support in the form of advertising; without them, this publication would not be possible. Please show your support by patronizing the advertisers in this guide. In addition to Holmes County, Spectrum produces community guides for Orrville, Wadsworth and Wooster. Spectrum also publishes Amish Heartland (a monthly statewide tourism publication) and Now & Then (a monthly magazine for the mature readers of Wayne County). For the sake of accuracy, organizations which could not be reached, or which did not respond, were not included. Some of the following copy and pictures were submitted for the express purpose of this publication. If your business, church, club or organization was not included in this edition and you wish to be included in the 2013 edition, contact Spectrum Publications, (330) 264-1125 or (800) 686-2958. Additional information can be found on Holmes County’s website www.co.holmes.oh.us.

LIVING IN HOLMES COUNTY FAST FACTS .................................................................................................. 02 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & TOURISM BUREAU .................................. 03 RICH HISTORY OF HOLMES COUNTY ...................................................... 04 HOLMES COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY ................................................ 04 SAFETY SERVICES........................................................................................ 05 TRANSPORTATION ........................................................................................ 05 POST OFFICES & ZIP CODES................................................................... 06 UTILITIES ...................................................................................................... 07 MEDIA .......................................................................................................... 07 HOLMES COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY .................................................... 08

CULTURE & RECREATION CHURCHES.................................................................................................... 09 AREA ATTRACTIONS & EVENTS .............................................................. 10 LOCAL CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS .......................................................... 12 HOLMES COUNTY FAIR ............................................................................. 14 HOLMES COUNTY PARK DISTRICT .......................................................... 14 HOLMES COUNTY RAILS TO TRAILS ....................................................... 15

ECONOMY HOLMES COUNTY PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.............. 16 HOLMES COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL..................... 16 HOLMES SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT ............................ 16 AGRICULTURE IN THE COUNTY ................................................................ 17 LOCAL REAL ESTATE................................................................................. 17 TAX RATES. ................................................................................................. 17 LEADERSHIP HOLMES COUNTY ............................................................... 18

EDUCATION WEST HOLMES SCHOOLS ........................................................................... 20 EAST HOLMES SCHOOLS............................................................................ 21 SOUTHEAST LOCAL SCHOOLS. .................................................................. 22 PRIVATE SCHOOLS....................................................................................... 22 TRI-COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER .................................... 22 HOLMES COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION ................................... 22 AREA CAREER CENTERS .......................................................................... 23

HOLMES COUNTY TRAINING CENTER..................................................... 23 AREA CHILD CARE & PRESCHOOLS ...................................................... 26 UNIVERSITY OF AKRON AND WAYNE COLLEGE ................................... 26

GOVERNMENT HOLMES COUNTY OFFICIALS ....................................................................28 VILLAGE OF MILLERSBURG OFFICIALS ...................................................29 OTHER VILLAGES’ OFFICIALS ...................................................................29 TOWNSHIP OFFICIALS ..................................................................................30 STATE & FEDERAL OFFICIALS ..................................................................30 WHERE DO I VOTE? ..................................................................................31

HEALTH CARE POMERENE HOSPITAL ........................................................................ 34 OTHER AREA HOSPITALS...........................................................................35 JUST FOR SENIORS .......................................................................................36 HUMAN SERVICES ........................................................................................38 SUPPORT GROUPS ........................................................................................41 UNITED WAY OF WAYNE & HOLMES COUNTIES ...................................40

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INDEX OF ADVERTISERS ..................................................................... 2 WILD WEATHER ................................................................................ 19 MAP ................................................................................................................24 OUR AMISH NEIGHBORS ................................................................... 32 © 2011 SPECTRUM PUBLICATIONS A DIVISION OF DIX COMMUNICATIONS 212 E. LIBERTY ST., WOOSTER, OH 44691 (330) 264-1125 OR (800) 686-2958, FAX (330) 264-3756 TODAYBOOKS@SPECTRUMPUBS.COM • WWW.SPECTRUMPUBS.COM GENERAL MANAGER ...............................................BILL MCKINNEY SALES MANAGER.....................................................RHONDA GEER MANAGING EDITOR.................................................LANCE WHITE EDITOR, SPECTRUM PUBLICATIONS .........................KATHERINE RYDER SALES REPRESENTATIVES ........................................CAROLYN BETTAC & DONNA TOMAK

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LIVING IN HOLMES COUNTY

1990..............................................................................................32,800 2000..............................................................................................38,943 2010..............................................................................................41,854

STATISTICS LAND

Square Miles ................................................................................... 424 Number of Farms ......................................................................... 1790 Average Acreage/Farm ................................................................. 109 Acres of land in farms ............................................................ 195,000 Major Commodities .................................................................. Dairy Topography.................................... Rolling and steep glaciated hills Vegetation.............................................................. Mixed oak forests Rivers/Lakes.................................. Killbuck Creek, Mohican River, Lake Buckhorn & Odell Lake

WORK FORCE Unemployment Rate (2011).....................................................6.7% Total Labor Force (2000) ..........................................................19,100 Total Employment, all industries .............................................15,949 Private wage/salary workers .....................................................71.0% Government Workers ................................................................8.4% Self-employed Workers .............................................................19.0% Unpaid Family Workers ............................................................1.6%

FAST FACTS

POPULATION 1830..............................................................................................9,135 1840..............................................................................................18,088 1850..............................................................................................20,452 1860..............................................................................................20,589 1870..............................................................................................18,177 1880..............................................................................................20,776 1890..............................................................................................21,139 1900..............................................................................................19,511 1910..............................................................................................17,909 1920..............................................................................................16,965 1930..............................................................................................16,726 1940..............................................................................................17,876 1950..............................................................................................18,760 1960..............................................................................................21,591 1970..............................................................................................23,024 1980..............................................................................................29,416

* Founded – 1825 * County Seat – Millersburg * Tourism has become a major part of the economy in the past 20 years because of increased interest in the Amish lifestyle. Holmes County now ranks among Ohio’s most popular destinations, and the Ohio Division of Tourism calls the area “Ohio’s top rural destination.”

FAMOUS HOLMES COUNTY NATIVES Atlee Pomerene – US Senator, 1863-1937 George Crile, Sr. – Doctor, founder of The Cleveland Clinic, 1864-1943 Jonathan Chapman – known as “Johnny Appleseed,” 1775-1847 Alta Weiss – ﬁrst nationally known femal baseball player, 18901964

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Boyd & Wurthmann Restaurant ..................................................................................................................................Inside Front Cover Chestnut Ridge Sewing .................................................................................................................................................Inside Front Cover First Knox National Bank ..........................................................................................................................................................................35 Habitat Restore .............................................................................................................................................................Inside Front Cover Harold’s Equipment ......................................................................................................................................................Inside Front Cover Holmes Pest Control, Inc. .............................................................................................................................................Inside Front Cover Holmes Tire, LLC ..........................................................................................................................................................Inside Front Cover Home Appliance ........................................................................................................................................................................ Back Cover Hospice & Palliative Care of Greater Wayne County ...........................................................................................................................18 Jim Barnhart Auto Body...............................................................................................................................................Inside Front Cover Kidron Sports Center, LLC ..........................................................................................................................................Inside Front Cover Lackman’s Sewing Center ............................................................................................................................................Inside Front Cover Millersburg Computer ..................................................................................................................................................Inside Front Cover Parts Place of Millersburg, The ....................................................................................................................................Inside Front Cover Pomerene Hospital .....................................................................................................................................................................................20 Rainbow of Hope .......................................................................................................................................................................................19 Rick Hawkins Lumber ..................................................................................................................................................Inside Front Cover Salt Creek Bedding ....................................................................................................................................................................................31 Smith Ambulance/Medical Alarms .............................................................................................................................Inside Front Cover Tope Printing ..................................................................................................................................................................Inside Front Cover Village Motors................................................................................................................................................................Inside Front Cover Wayne College/University of Akron ........................................................................................................................................................33 Wayne Health Services & Supplies, Inc.......................................................................................................................Inside Front Cover Wooster Eye Center ...................................................................................................................................................................................27 Wooster Orthopaedics ...............................................................................................................................................................................27

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WELCOME FROM THE CHAMBER t ﬁrst glance, Holmes County seems a contradiction: progressive businesses that embrace cutting edge technology vs. an old-fashioned culture that honors simplicity. In truth, the apparent contradiction actually helps secure Holmes County’s quality of life and thriving economy. The Holmes County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau seeks to protect and promote this healthy balance by fostering a business-friendly environment. When businesses thrive, residents have a higher standard of living. Our community hosts cutting-edge companies such as ProVia Door, a leading residential entry door manufacturer. At the same time, we’re also home to the world’s largest Amish community. Manufacturing, tourism and agriculture are our three leading industries. And in Holmes County, the three go hand-in-hand. We have the largest hardwood furniture manufacturing district in the nation, with more than 400 wood shops across the region. And consumers can choose locally produced ﬁne furniture from 30 retail shops. So, the manufacturing facilities actually feed the retail shops, which rely on the more than four million tourists who visit Holmes County each year. In addition, many of the Amish craftsmen who build the furniture use the extra income to supplement their family income, which supports their agrarian way of life. The Holmes County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau also serves as the visitor center for tourists in the area. We display brochures, maps and event listings; promote the region through our Map & Visitors’

Guide, and our magazine Hearts & Hands: The Official Travel Planner of Amish Country; place ads in national and regional magazines and newspapers; list all of our member businesses on our website; promote the area through media relations; fulfill visitor packet requests; and answer more than 10,000 phone calls every year. Our website for visitors, www.visitamishcountry. com, receives more than 600,000 unique visits annually. The Holmes County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism MAST Bureau is here to support the business community. And we do so through many member benefits, such as: a workers’ compensation group-rating program; discount on group health insurance; Safety Council; monthly membership meetings; the Amish Country Furniture Association; Hardwood Furniture Guild; Amish Country Lodging Council; and tracking of local, state and national issues that impact local businesses. If you’re not a current Holmes County Chamber member, I encourage you to learn more about us. By working together, we can ensure Holmes County’s economy remains strong, while preserving the culture, landscape and small-town feel that makes us so special. Sincerely, Shasta Mast Executive Director Holmes County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau

THE HOLMES COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & TOURISM BUREAU Contact Information – 35 N. Monroe St., Millersburg; (330) 674-3975, fax (330) 674-3976, info@holmescountychamber. com, www.holmescountychamber.com. Executive Director – Shasta Mast More Information – The Holmes County Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-proﬁt association of business that voluntarily contributes money, energy and expertise to provide leadership for the economic needs of the community. It gives businesses a collective voice in local, state and national matters, and it provides on-going support to existing businesses. The Holmes County Chamber provides community leadership in civic, commercial, legislative and social issues and volunteers for special activities that beneﬁt everyone in the county. The Holmes County Chamber also serves the community as an information center for people from all over the world who have a wide variety of inquiries about Holmes County. Membership investments in the Holmes County Chamber

of Commerce indicate a commitment to continuous growth and civic improvements. These efforts were made to help create more jobs, more payroll dollars and a better community in which to live. Dues are used to provide funding for the staff and maintain the headquarters, develop literature, manage member services, conduct special activities and provide resources and information to thousands of callers and correspondents each day. The Holmes County Tourism Bureau is a division of the chamber, operated under contractual agreement with the Holmes County Commissioners, which provides ﬁnancial support from the county lodging tax. The tourism bureau creates and distributes promotional and informational material by phone, mail, news media, Internet, travel and trade shows, special exhibits, special events and collaborative programs for tourism businesses throughout Holmes County. PAGE 3

The Holmes County Historical Society Contact Information – 484 Wooster Rd., Millersburg; (330) 674-0022 or (888) 201-0022, www.holmeshistory.com, info@holmeshistory.com, www.victorianhouse.org. Administrator – Mark Boley Regular Hours – March, weekends only, 1-4 p.m.; AprilOctober, Tuesday-Sunday, 14 p.m. Holiday Hours – Nov. 19-Dec. 31; Monday-Thursday, 1-4 p.m. and Friday-Sunday, 1-8 p.m. Admission – $8/adult, $7/Senior Citizen (65 and older), $3/ student (12-18), Free/Under 12 History of the Victorian House – One of the most popular attractions in the county is the Victorian House. The magnificently restored Queen Anne home has 28 rooms filled with antiques, providing a glimpse of 19th-century elegance. Built at the turn of the 20th century and restored by the Holmes County Historical Society, the house reflects the atmosphere of the Victorian era and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. After purchasing the home at an auction in 1972, the historical society rallied to begin restoration efforts. By the late 1970s 28 rooms in the house had been refurbished, with the period items decorating every empty space. The original owner of the house was a Millersburg businessman named L.H. Brightman, who built the home for his wife and children. The first floor on the front side features a three-bay porch. A bay window topped with a pediment highlights the façade above the porch roof. The Brightmans sold the house to a group of physicians who converted it to a sanitarium. In 1909, it was sold to H.C. Lee, one of the owners of Lee and Griggs Construction Company. Lena Lee Unkel, a married daughter of Lee, lived in the

house from 1909 to 1971. Her husband set up a laboratory and manufacturing operation in the basement, where he produced cosmetics. The lab folded in 1950. Later, Lena Lee Unkel became unable to care for the home, both physically and financially. She used just two of the rooms – which were covered with black soot because of a coal-burning stove. Today, visitors are given a booklet explaining the features and contents of each room. From the local coal room in the cellar to the third-floor ballroom, hundreds of items provided by Holmes County residents are displayed. Special-interest rooms include turn-of-the-century law and medical offices, a child’s room filled with antique toys, a room of military memorabilia, a music room and a sewing room that contains several Victorian dresses.

The Rich History of Holmes County

he area, which became Holmes County was inhabited by Native Americans prior to the arrival of white settlers Jonathan Grant and his son in 1809. They came from Beaver County in Pennsylvania and were helped in their efforts to live in the area by a friendly Native American and a nearby settler, Jonathan Butler. By the next year, several more white settlers had arrived in the Killbuck Valley to stake their claim. Around the same time, Jonas Stutzman, thought to be Holmes County’s ﬁrst Amish settler, settled near what is now Walnut Creek. Stutzman built the ﬁrst sawmill and taught school as more and more people began to arrive in the area. In Stutzman’s later years, he was quite a character, dressing in white clothing and predicting the imminent return of Christ. He even built an oversized chair, which he carried around with him, in case the Lord arrived suddenly. (This chair is on display at The Amish and Mennonite Heritage Center outside Berlin, and the German Culture Museum in Walnut Creek displays another chair handmade by Stutzman.) His unusual garb earned him the nickname “Der Weiss,” or “The White.” Holmes County was named for Andrew Hunter Holmes, a major in the United States Army who was killed during

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the War of 1812. Immediately following the war, the lands along Killbuck Creek were rapidly settled by pioneers, many of whom came from Pennsylvania. Inconvenience in transacting business in the neighboring cities of Wooster and Coshocton and plans to construct a canal along the Killbuck Valley helped bring about interest in establishing a new county. On Jan. 20, 1824, a bill to form Holmes County from parts of Coshocton, Tuscarawas and Wayne counties was introduced in the Ohio Legislature. Passing the legislation was not an easy task, because some lawmakers objected to the proposed boundaries. A decision about the county was not made until Jan. 4, 1825, when the House and Senate ﬁnally approved the initial plan. A month later, the General Assembly named Peter Casey, George Luke and William Hutchinson associate judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the county. They met on Feb. 18, 1825, to organize the government. The judges appointed several individuals to positions such as sheriff, deputy, surveyor and clerk. A mostly rural county, Holmes has seen slow, steady growth throughout much of its history. Today, it is a hotbed of seasonal tourist activities, thanks in part to a renewed interest in the Amish and their simple lifestyle.

Safety Services HOLMES COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Contact Information – Emergency phone, 9-1-1; non-emergency phone, (330) 674-1936, 8105 TR 574, Holmesville Sheriff – Timothy Zimmerly Ofﬁcers – 44 full-time ofﬁcers, 2 part-time deputies and 22 reserve deputies Departments – Road patrol, detective, corrections and communications; mounted patrol unit, canine unit, Dive Team, Hostage Negotiation Team and Special Responses Team (SRT) Area Served – Acts as the county police force, providing law enforcement for rural areas and villages that do not have their own police departments

MILLERSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT Contact Information – Emergency phone, 9-1-1; non-emergency phone, (330) 674-5931, 6 N. Washington St., Millersburg Police Chief – S. Thomas Vaughn Office Hours – 8 a.m.-Midnight, 7 days/week; at all other times, phone calls are answered by the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office. Officers on duty 24/7. Officers – 10 full-time, 2 part-time and 22 auxiliary officers.

OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL Contact Information – 1786 Dover Rd., Wooster, (330) 264-0575 In an emergency, dial 9-1-1. The following are ﬁre departments and ambulance services in Holmes County, the chief’s name and the department’s non-emergency phone numbers: East Holmes Fire & EMS District Chief .................................Gary Mellor, (330) 893-2117 Holmes Fire District No. 1 & EMS Chief .................................Scott Balder, (330) 674-1926 Holmesville Fire Department & EMS Chief .................................Mose Yoder, (330) 279-2552 Killbuck Township Volunteer Fire Department & EMS Chief .................................Keith Mohler, (330) 276-0441 Lakeville Fire Department & EMS Chief .................................John Rush, (419) 827-2178 Paint Township/ Winesburg Fire Department & EMS Chief .................................Dennis Scheuﬂer, (330) 359-5003 Richland Township Volunteer Fire Department & EMS Chief .................................Melissa McCartney, (330) 377-5301 Western Holmes/ Nashville Fire Department & EMS

MILLERSBURG OIL, INC. Shell and Valvoline Products • Farm Accounts • Clear Gas • Automatic Fuel Oil Delivery (Budget Plan Available) • Gasoline • Motor Oils

Chief .................................Shawn Young, (330) 378-2861

OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS Poison Control ...................................................(800) 222-1222 (By calling this number from anywhere in the U.S., your call will be automatically directed to the nearest Poison Control Center).

Transportation HOLMES COUNTY AIRPORT Contact Information – 4501 TR 307, Millersburg, (330) 674-2686, www.macaviationservices.com Hours – Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 12:30-6 p.m.; summer, usually open until dusk. Availability – 18 single hangars and a fixed-bas operator hangar that can hold up to six planes. The facility is used by an average of 35-40 pilots a day. Activities – The airport is home to many local clubs and businesses, including the Hi-Flyers, a local pilots’ club that promotes and assists with projects at the airport. Two annual “fly-ins” are held each year, one in the spring and the other in the fall. The fly-ins attract a large turnout of visiting aircraft, and airplane rides are an attraction for the local residents. More Information – 3,500-foot runway; the Fixed Base Operator is MAC Aviation, which offers maintenance and lessons and also sells fuel; governed and maintained by the Holmes County Airport Authority, a board of seven members appointed by the Holmes County Commissioners.

Approximate Distances from Holmes County to Major Cities Cincinnati ..............................................................................190 miles Cleveland .................................................................................80 miles Columbus .................................................................................84 miles Dayton ...................................................................................158 miles Detroit....................................................................................187 miles Pittsburgh ..............................................................................122 miles Youngstown ...........................................................................105 miles

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Post Offices & ZIP Codes OFFICE INFORMATION You may use the United States Postal Service’s website, www.usps. com, to find ZIP Codes, locate a post office, track/confirm mailings, calculate postage, fill out a change-of-address form and more. BERLIN Contact Information – 5520 Oak St., (330) 893-2113 Postmaster – Timothy Judd Hours – weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-4 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-Noon BIG PRAIRIE Contact Information – 13214 SR 226, (330) 496-2411 Postmaster – Bonnie Porter Hours – weekdays, 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-4:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 7:30 a.m.-Noon CHARM Contact Information – 4440 CR 70, (330) 893-2888 Postmaster – Currently do not have a postmaster Hours – weekdays, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1-4:15 p.m.; Saturdays, 8-11:45 a.m. GLENMONT Contact Information – 125 Main St., (330) 377-4322 Postmaster – Currently do not have a postmaster Hours – weekdays, 7:30 a.m.-Noon and 1-4:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 7:30-11 a.m. HOLMESVILLE Contact Information – 201 S. Millersburg St., (330) 279-2911 Postmaster – Roseann Miller Hours – weekdays, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 2-4:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 8 a.m.-Noon KILLBUCK Contact Information – 182 W. Front St., (330) 276-7511 Postmaster – Carl Brand Hours – weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-Noon and 12:30-4:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 8:30-11:30 a.m. LAKEVILLE Contact Information – 13989 SR 226, (419) 827-2212 Postmaster – Gary Edwards Hours – weekdays, 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-4:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 7:30 a.m.-Noon MILLERSBURG Contact Information – 56 S. Washington St., (330) 674-5846 Postmaster – Robert F. Reichert Hours – weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-Noon MT. HOPE Contact Information – 7834 CR 77, (330) 674-6168 Postmaster – Logan Ackeret Hours – weekdays, 7:30 a.m.-Noon and 1-3:45 p.m.; Saturdays, 8 a.m.-Noon NASHVILLE Contact Information – 111 W. Millersburg St., (330) 378-2666 Postmaster – Joni Schonauer Hours – weekdays, 8 a.m.-Noon and 1-4:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 8-11 a.m. WALNUT CREEK Contact Information – 4878 Olde Pump St., (330) 893-2431 Postmaster – Mark Lunsford Hours – weekdays, 7:30 a.m.-Noon and 1-4 p.m.; Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-Noon WINESBURG Contact Information – 2162 W. Main, (330) 359-5512 Postmaster – Debbie Weber Hours – weekdays, 8 a.m.-Noon and 1-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 8-11:30 a.m.

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AREA ZIP CODES The following are ZIP Codes for communities in Holmes County and surrounding areas. Communities in Holmes County are in boldface type. Apple Creek .............................................................................44606 Ashland .....................................................................................44805 Baltic .........................................................................................43804 Berlin.........................................................................................44610 Big Prairie ................................................................................44611 Charm........................................................................................44617 Dalton .......................................................................................44618 Dundee .....................................................................................44624 Fredericksburg .........................................................................44627 Glenmont ..................................................................................44628 Holmesville...............................................................................44633 Kidron .......................................................................................44636 Killbuck.....................................................................................44637 Lakeville ...................................................................................44638 Loudonville ..............................................................................44842 Millersburg ...............................................................................44654 Mount Eaton ............................................................................44659 Mount Hope .............................................................................44660 Nashville ...................................................................................44661 Orrville ......................................................................................44667 Shreve .......................................................................................44676 Sugarcreek ................................................................................44681 Walnut Creek ...........................................................................44687 Wilmot.......................................................................................44689 Winesburg .................................................................................44690 Wooster .....................................................................................44691

Media NEWSPAPERS HOLMES COUNTY HUB Contact Information – 25 N. Clay St., PO Box 151, Millersburg, (330) 674-1811 or (330) 674-5676 Distribution – weekly, Thursdays

HOLMES COUNTY SHOPPER Contact Information – 25 N. Clay St., PO Box 151, Millersburg, (330) 674-1811 or (330) 674-5676; or 212 E. Liberty St., Wooster, (330) 264-1125 or (800) 686-2958 Distribution – weekly, Thursdays

THE DAILY RECORD Main Ofﬁce Contact Information – 212 E. Liberty St., Wooster, (330) 264-1125 or (800) 6862958, www.the-daily-record.com Millersburg Bureau Contact Information – 25 N. Clay St., PO Box 151, Millersburg, (330) 674-5676 or (330) 674-1811 Distribution – daily, mornings

THE BUDGET

ELECTRICITY

Contact Information – 134 N. Factory St., PO Box 249, Sugarcreek, (330) 852-4634, www.thebudgetnewspaper.com Distribution – weekly, Wednesdays

American Electric Power – (800) 672-2231, www.aep.com Holmes-Wayne Electric Co-op Inc. – 6060 SR 83, PO Box 112, Millersburg, (330) 674-1055 or toll-free (866) 674-1055 and (888) 264-2694, www.hwecoop.com

THE BARGAIN HUNTER

INTERNET SERVICES

Contact Information – 7368 CR 623, PO Box 358, Millersburg, (330) 674-2300 or (888)674-1010, www.gpubs.com Distribution – weekly, Mondays

RADIO STATIONS WKLM (95.3 FM) Contact Information – 7409 Whitehill Lane, Millersburg, (330) 674-1953 Format – Adult contemporary music, views, news and comprehensive coverage of high school athletics.

Bright.Net – (800) 535-6423, www.neobright.net; dial-up only Century Link – (866) 304-6820, www.centurylink.com Lightspeed Wireless – 4913 W. Main St., Berlin, (330) 473-1231, www.wiﬁ7.com Valkyrie Internet Services – 4925 W. Main St., Berlin, (330) 6746775, www.valkyrie.net

NATURAL GAS

WQKT (104.5 FM)

Columbia Gas of Ohio – (800) 344-4077, www. columbiagasohio.com N.E. Ohio Natural Gas – 9081 SR 250 NW, Strasburg 44680, (800) 848-5589

Contact Information – 186 S. Hillcrest Dr., Wooster, (330) 264-5122, www.wqkt.com Format – Sports/Country

TELEPHONE

WKVX (960 AM)

Embarq – (866) 304-6820, www.embarq.com Verizon – (800) 483-5000, www.verizon.com

Contact Information – 186 S. Hillcrest Dr., Wooster, (330) 264-5122, www.wqkt.com Format – Oldies/Sports

Utilities CABLE TELEVISION Time Warner Cable – (800) 821-7250, www.timewarnercable.com

TRASH REMOVAL Residents of Holmes County have the option of choosing from the following services for trash disposal: Rumpke – 888-Rumpke-1, www.rumpke.com J&J Refuse – 3596 SR 39 NW, PO Box 448, Dover 44622, (800) 201-0005 or (330) 343-5665, www.jandjrefuse.com Republic Waste Services – 2800 S. Erie St., Massillon 44646, (800) 247-3644, www.repwaste.com; ofﬁce hours: weekdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturdays, 8 a.m.-Noon

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Holmes County District Public Library Contact Information – 3102 Glen Dr. Millersburg, Ohio 44654, (330) 674-5972, www.holmeslibrary.org Director – Bill Martino

Transforming to Serve Holmes County Residents

he Holmes County District Public Library is proud to serve the residents of Holmes County. We provide service via our Central Library in Millersburg, our East Branch location in Walnut Creek and with our Bookmobile program which continues to be among the most highly utilized in the county. Through our partnership with the 79 member SEO Library Consortium we are able to provide over six million items that can be checked out with the Holmes County Library card. Further, we also have access to eBooks for check out that can be read with your eReader. Presently, we offer 28 computers at our two branches that run on high speed fiber optic lines. We invite patrons to check their email, surf the web, fine tune a resume or search for employment using our computers. Laptop computers are also available for use on the Bookmobiles as they are both wi-fi hotspots. In 2010, the Holmes County District Public Library circulated 751,494 items. The library has a collection over 125,000 items with 18,433 registered borrowers. Starting in January 2012 our East Branch location will be open two Saturdays per month during the school year. We are always looking for new ways to expand library services to all residents of the county. To learn more about the Library and all that it has to offer please check out our website at www. holmeslibrary.org. We look forward to assisting you. Submitted by Bill Martino

Grants Make it Possible to Offer Computer Classes County-Wide Broadband Internet can improve your life. Library computer classes will be emphasizing the beneﬁts of having broadband access to the Internet during classes offered for the next two years. Thanks to a grant from Connect Ohio – we will be able to offer these classes in many areas of the county. We also received grant funds from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation that provides computers for the central library, bookmobile and East branch. In addition, a gift from CenturyLink will allow us to purchase a smaller mobile lab that we can take to many areas of the county to bring the training to county residents. Look for more information about these classes on our website at www.holmeslibrary.org.

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Culture & Recreation CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE Faith Bible Church – 7384 CR 623, Millersburg, (330) 6744986, fbccma@gmail.com; Steve Young, pastor.

CHURCH OF CHRIST Church of Christ (Millersburg) – 926 E. Jackson St., US 62 & SR 39, east of Millersburg, (330) 674-0876; Dough Wells, pastor. Glenmont Church of Christ – 110 Main St., Glenmont, (330) 377-4652; Ed Stivers Jr., minister. Holmesville Church of Christ – 204 W. Main St., Holmesville, (330) 279-3471. Killbuck First Church of Christ – 151 Front St., Killbuck; (330) 276-3251; John Damron, evangelist. Nashville Church of Christ – 13457 SR 39, PO Box 414, Nashville; (330) 378-2601, www.nashvillecofc.org, ofﬁce@nashvillecofc.org; Brad Dodson, senior minister; Jeremiah Scadden, associate minister. Ripley Church of Christ – 12298 CR 330, Big Prairie, (330) 567-2320, www.ripleycoc.com; Tom Benter, senior minister. Union Grove Church of Christ – 2135 TR 2 (just off CR 25), Killbuck, (330) 377-5691; Terrie Spiess, pastor.

Churches

EVANGELICAL COVENANT

First Baptist Church – 4876 SR 39, Berlin, (330) 893-2327; Thomas Nye, pastor; www.ﬁrstbaptistberlin.com. Millersburg Baptist Church – 685 S. Washington St., Millersburg, (330) 674-5927, mbc@valkyrie.com.

LUTHERAN

BAPTIST

BRETHREN Grace Brethren Church of Millersburg – 4960 TR 305, Millersburg, (330) 674-9540, www.millersburggrace.org.

CATHOLIC

St. John’s Church of Millersburg – 8670 SR 39, Millersburg, (330) 674-5366; Rev. Dr. Kenneth Walther, pastor.

Faith Lutheran Church – 187 S. Clay St., Millersburg, (330) 674-4646; Robert Groenke, pastor. St. John’s Lutheran Church (LCMS) – 8084 SR 241, PO Box 11, Mt. Hope, (330) 674-5191 or (330) 262-2456; James Pemberton, pastor.

MENNONITE

Berean Community Church – 5473 East St., PO Box 353, Berlin, (330) 674-9634; Steve Lapp, pastor. Berlin Mennonite Church – 4718 US 62, PO Box 217, Berlin, (330) 893-2320, berlinmennonite@yahoo.com; Ernest Hershberger, senior pastor; Tim Zuercher, youth pastor. Grace Mennonite Church – 5750 CR 77, PO Box 235, Berlin, (330) 893-3110, grace@allaboutgrace.org, allaboutgrace.org; Larry Kaufman, pastor. Gospel Haven Church – 6871 SR 241, Benton, (330) 674-6123; Dennis Mullet, pastor. CHRISTIAN Killbuck Valley Christian Church – One mile west of Killbuck, Longenecker Mennonite Church – 8451 CR 186, Dundee; PO Box 112, Winesburg, (330) 359-5155 or (330) 359-7181, www. off US 62 on CR 620, (330) 276-9717, kvcc4jc@embarqmail. longeneckermennonite.com; Dean Miller, interim lead pastor. com; Joe Milazzo, pastor. Martins Creek Mennonite Church – 6111 CR 203, Millersburg Christian Church – 125 N. Clay St., Millersburg, Millersburg, (330) 674-1242, www.mcmc.org. (330) 674-1646, www.millersburgchristianchurch.com; Trevor Millersburg Mennonite Church – 288 E. Jackson St., PO Littleton, lead minister. Box 16, Millersburg, (330) 674-7700; Patrick and Christine St. Peter Catholic Church & Holmes County Catholic Center – 379 S. Crawford St., Millersburg, (330) 674-1671, holmescount ycatholicchurches@gmail.com, www.holmescountycatholic.org; Father Stephen L. Krile, pastor. SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church – SR 520, Glenmont, (330) 674-1671, holmescountycatholicchurches@gmail.com, www. holmescountycatholic.org; Father Stephen L. Krile, pastor.

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Nafqiger, co-pastors. Pleasant View Mennonite Church – 3391 US 62, Millersburg, (330) 893-2808; Dennis Hostetler, pastor.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL Berlin Christian Fellowship – 5382 CR 201, Berlin, (330) 893-3115, info@bcfellowship.com, www.bcfellowship.com; Bill Miller, lead pastor; David Stutzman and Nathan Madison, pastoral team. Gateway Fellowship – 1287 Massillon Rd., PO Box 31, Millersburg, (330) 674-2748, www.gatewayusa.org, ggyc@gatewayusa.org; follow us on facebook! Larry Hasemeyer, pastor. You can hear Pastor Larry’s message every Sunday morning from 8-8:30 a.m. on WKLM (95.3 FM). Zion Reformed Church – 2089 Main St., PO Box 33, Winesburg, (330) 359-5733, www.zcpca.org; Jason Strong, pastor.

PRESBYTERIAN Clark Community Presbyterian Church – SR 83 S, Clark, (330) 674-1566; Rev. Burnetta Armour, pastor. Fredericksburg Presbyterian Church – PO Box 259, 201 Mill St., Fredericksburg, (330) 695-2511. Hopewell Presbyterian Church – 6900 SR 754, Shreve, (330) 567-3786; Christopher Stewart, pastor. Millersburg First Presbyterian Church – 90 S. Clay St., (330) 674-1566; Rev. Burnetta Armour, pastor.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

Millersburg Seventh-Day Adventist – 5690 TR 264, Millersburg, (330) 674-1933.

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Glenmont St. John’s United Church of Christ – 136 Main St., PO Box 416, Glenmont, (330) 377-4733, www.glenmontucc. com; Joanna Lance, pastor. St. John’s United Church of Christ – 4858 Olde Pump St., PO Box 125, Walnut Creek, (330) 893-2434; Rev. Mark Behrendt, pastor.

UNITED METHODIST Holmesville United Methodist Church – 317 E. Main St., Holmesville, (330) 279-2141; Kenn Curren, pastor. Killbuck United Methodist Church – 410 N. Main St., (mailing address: 180 Mark Ave.), Killbuck, (330) 276-3871; Roberta Fuller, pastor. Millersburg United Methodist Church – 5395 TR 336, Millersburg, (330) 674-2641; Tom Jones, pastor. Mount Hope United Methodist Church – SR 241, Mt. Hope, (330) 279-2141; Kenn Curren, pastor. Nashville United Methodist Church – 302 W. Millersburg St., PO Box 399, Nashville, (330) 378-2055; Lori BurdetteSteele, pastor. Amish churches, which are organized by geographic district, are not listed here. There are more than 80 such churches in Holmes County.

Area Attractions & Events THE AMISH & MENNONITE HERITAGE CENTER

Contact Information – 5798 CR 77, PO Box 324, Berlin; (330) 8933192 or (877) 858-4634, director@behalt.com, www.behalt.com. Hours – Open year-round, Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; June-October, open until 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday Admission – Call for prices; group rates available Amenities – The historic and religious heritage of the Amish, Mennonite and Hutterite people is illustrated on a circular mutual measuring 265 feet in length and 10 feet in height. The mural named Behalt, meaning “to keep or remember.” A video presentation illustrates the daily life of Amish and Mennonite people today. A restored 1856 one-room public school house is now onsite, and an 1840s-style bankbarn houses a restored Conestoga Wagon that brought early settlers to Holmes County.

BERLIN, THE VILLAGE OF Website – www.BerlinOhioInfo.com More Information – The Village of Berlin, located in eastern Holmes County, is undeniably one of the busiest places in the entire “Ohio Amish Country” area. Holmes County – along with its surrounding counties – is home to the largest settlement of Amish people in the world, with Berlin as the center of the settlement. As interest in the lifestyle of the Amish has grown in recent years, Berlin has grown commercially. Its streets are lined with craft shops and other stores offering everything from

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handmade wooden furniture to whimsical Amish dolls and handmade crafts of all varieties. New bed-and-breakfasts, inns and other lodging facilities have sprung up, while a variety of restaurants offer traditional Amish-style cooking. Before the Amish became Berlin’s main attraction, it was known for being the ﬁrst village formed in Holmes County and the home of the ﬁrst factory in the county, the Braden and Hassock Farm Implement and Iron Company. In 1811, Berlin’s earliest settlers were John Swigert and Samuel Knight, who brought their families from Maryland. Swigert selected a spot on his land for a town and named it Berlin – after his hometown in Germany. He platted 108 lots, with the deed dated Feb. 18, 1816. Today Berlin is best known for its tourist attractions – from the unique gift galleries and craft shops to hotels and restaurants. The wide variety of activities and shops will make any traveler’s visit to Berlin a memorable one.

THE GERMAN CULTURE MUSEUM Contact Information – 4877 Olde Pump St., Walnut Creek; (330) 893-2571, www.germanculturemuseum.com. Hours – Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Call for private tours or expanded hours. Admission – Donations are accepted. Amenities – The museum houses an impressive collection of area memorabilia, including a 14”X20” portrait of Holmes County’s ﬁrst Amish settler, Jonas Stutzman. Also featured are displays of German and Swiss culture, including furniture, quilts, textiles, folk art and photographs. Guided tours are available with knowledgeable volunteer guides.

History – The Walnut Creek area was originally settled by Amish pioneers from Sommerset, Pa. In 1803, an exploring party surveyed the region and selected a location for settlement. Jonas Stutzman arrived in the spring of 1809 and settled on land just southwest of the current town of Walnut Creek. He became the first permanent settler in Eastern Holmes County. Since those early beginnings, Walnut Creek has experienced many changes, including a name change (it was originally called New Carlisle). But the common denominator has been the Amish and Mennonite residents, the descendents of those early pioneers who selected this area as their ideal home. Those original settlers brought with them the traditions, tools, equipment, culture and stories of the Old Country, Switzerland and Germany. The German Culture Museum seeks to be keeper of history in the township – displaying items and keeping record of happenings since the pioneer days. We are pleased to keep the old stories alive and pass on the appreciation of where we have been and ultimately, to see more clearly where we are going. Welcome – It’s more than a collection of antiques, old photos and yellowed newspaper clippings – it’s a place where the foundation of the world’s largest Amish community can be inspected, studied and actually touched. When you visit Ohio’s Amish Country, don’t pass up the opportunity to visit our unique museum. We’re affiliated with the Mennonite Information Center in Berlin, home of the cyclorama “Behalt.” Painted by Hans Gaugel, “Behalt” describes the persecution of Mennonites and Amish in Europe, the exodus to the New World, and their migration as pioneers throughout the USA. Focusing specifically on the history and settlement of Holmes County and Walnut Creek Township, the German Culture Museum strives to give you a snapshot of life in the 19th and early 20th centuries. After being closed for several years, we’ve made the move to our new location. The museum has moved across the street into the lower level of the new Walnut Creek Township building.

THE HOLMES COUNTY ANTIQUE FESTIVAL Contact Information – Georgianna Cool; (330) 674-6781, www.holmescountyantiquefestival.org. 50th Annual Festival in 2012 – October 6 and 7 (always the 5th weekend after Labor Day), in downtown Millersburg The Holmes County Antique Festival is a yearly fall festival, which takes place in Historic Downtown Millersburg, Ohio. Enjoy two days of markets, arts and crafts, and demonstrations on the Square. Activities – Events usually include the festival queen and princess contests, food concessions, the Grand Parade (Sunday at 2 p.m.), arts and crafts, an antique market, an antique and classic car parade as well as a classic car show, a 5K race, a kids’ tractor pull, a lumberjack show, a horseshoepitch contest, a souvenir stand, a costume contest and many other fun-ﬁlled activities for the whole family.

THE KILLBUCK VALLEY MUSEUM Contact Information – Front St., Killbuck; (330) 674-4554 (Helen Smith), www.killbuckmuseum.org. Hours – Saturday and Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m., May 1-Oct. 31; call for special tours Admission – $3/adult, $1/child (6-12), free/child under 6;

memberships available; call for group rates. Amenities – The museum features archeological, geological and ancient Indian displays; a taxidermy room with 150 animals; and an old school display; and a gift shop. Holmes County’s Only Natural History Museum – On display are actual mill stones from the old Duncan Mill of Killbuck as well as a miniature replica of the mill. Our archaeology room has displays of recent digs prepared by Dr. Nigel Brush, professor of archaeology at Ashland University. Mastadon bones! Indian Artifacts! These are all parts of Killbuck Valley history. The geology room has rocks and minerals from the world over. Kids love our ﬂuorescent minerals display. In our reception hall we have local history and historic school display, plus a gift shop with lots of books about wildlife, geology and archaeology.

ROLLING RIDGE RANCH Contact Information – 3961 CR 168 (Weaver Ridge Road), Millersburg; (330) 893-3777, www.visitrollingridge.com. Hours – Mid-April – Mid-October; Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Sundays (closed Oct. 13) Admission – Call for rates; group rates available. Amenities – This ranch features more than 500 animals and birds (over 100 species) from around the world in a natural setting. Visitors can take a two-mile safari tour by horsedrawn wagon or in their own car, observing and even feeding animals from six continents; the ranch also offers a petting zoo, a playground and a gift shop.

SCHROCK’S AMISH FARM & HOME Contact Information – 4363 SR 39, one mile east of Berlin; (330) 893-3232, www.amishfarmvillage.com. Farm – Schrock’s offers self-guided tours of an Amish home; other activities include Amish buggy rides, an animal petting area, a 15-minute train-ride Farm Hours – April-October; Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and closed Sundays Farm Admission – Call for rates Shops – Berlin Craft Mall, the Berlin Antique Mall, Ms. Gadget’s, Gramma Fannie’s Quilt Barn, The Leather Shop, Berlin Pet Shop and Precious Petals, Quail Hollow Candle Shop and Tis the Season, Ohio’s largest Christmas shop. Shops Hours – Open year-round; call for seasonal hours.

YODER’S AMISH HOME Contact Information – 6050 SR 515, between Trail & Walnut Creek; (330) 893-2541, www.yodersamishhome.com. Hours – April 16-Oct. 22 Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; also open Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day Admission – Call for rates; group rates available Amenities – This establishment features two houses to tour, a barn full of animals to pet, buggy rides, a one-room Amish parochial school and knowledgeable guides to answer questions about the Amish and the area. Apple Butter Stirrin’ event takes place in the fall. For information on more Holmes County attractions, shops, tours and events call the Holmes County InfoCenter at (330) 674-3975, or go online to www.visitamishcountry.com.

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Local Clubs & Organizations hcgen@valkyrie.net. Holmes County Historical Society – Check website for Historic Downtown Millersburg – Executive board usually monthly programs; Mark Boley, (330) 674-0022 or (888) meets the 2nd Monday; Tara McCulloch, (330) 674-3955, 201-0022, hchs@valkyrie.net, www.victorianhouse.org. www.historicdowntownmillersburg.com. Holmes County Chamber of Commerce – 35 N. Monroe SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS St., Millersburg, (330) 674-3975, fax (330) 674-3976, info@holmescountychamber.com, www.holmescountychamber. East Holmes Music Boosters – Meets the 1st Monday, 4 p.m., com; Shasta Mast, Executive Director. at the high school; Glinda Miller, president, (330) 893-2626, www.eastholmes.k12.oh.us/hiland. Hiland High School Academic Boosters – Meets as FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS needed; Karl Schlabach, president, (330) 893-2600 or Masonic Fellowship Club, Holmes County – Meets the 1st (330) 893-2626. Thursday (except July and August), 7 p.m., at the Masonic Holmes County Special Education Track & Field Day Committee – Events will take place at West Holmes High Center in Millersburg; Bill Muse, (330) 674-3663. Masonic Lodge, Spartan Lodge No. 126 – Meets the 1st & School; planning begins in January; Cindy McCauley, 3rd Thursday (except July and August), 7:30 p.m., at the contact, (330) 674-8045. Masonic Temple, S. Washington St., Millersburg; Bill Muse, Holmes County Training Center Mothers Support Group – Meets monthly; Renee Spencer, contact, (330) 674-8045. contact, (330) 674-3663. Millersburg Eagles – Men meet the 1st & 3rd Wednesday The Mother Support Group is for mom’s of children with at 7 p.m.; woman meet the 1st and 3rd Monday at 7 p.m. at special needs. the Eagles Lodge, 143 W. Jackson St., Millersburg, (330) West Holmes High School Athletic Boosters – Meets the 674-8008 or (330) 763-3938; hours: Monday/Tuesday 3- 2nd Monday, 7:30 p.m., at the high school library lab; Garroll 11 p.m., Wednesday/Thursday, 9-11 a.m., Friday, 9 a.m.-1 Acer, president, (330) 674-1084. p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and Sunday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; Eric Smeby, president. VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS Nashville Grange – Meets the 1st Thursday, 6:30-9 p.m., at various locations; Larry Lang, master, (330) 378-3865. American Legion Post No. 551, Holmesville – The post and the auxiliary meet the 2nd Tuesday, 7 p.m., while the Sons of the Legion meets the 1st Monday, 7 p.m.; both meetings GARDEN CLUBS & OUTDOOR are held at the Legion Home at 9150 SR 83, Holmesville; ORGANIZATIONS Dale Weber, commander, (330) 674-7131. American Legion Post No. 192 of Millersburg Auxiliary – Bloomfield Garden Club – Meets the 1st Wednesday, 7 Meets the third Monday, 8 p.m., at the post, 264 W. Jackson p.m., at the Lakeview Hall, Lake Buckhorn, 1817 SR 83, St., Millersburg; Ruby Baird, president, (330) 674-3135, Millersburg; Linda Mattison, president, (330) 674-4185. rbaird242@earthlink.net. Greater Mohican Audubon Society – PO Box 907, Ashland; Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 7079 of Killbuck – Meets board meetings as announced; field trips, programs and bird the 2nd Sunday, 3 p.m., 185 W. Front St.; Bob Arnold, bar walks as advertised; annual price; Cheryl Harner, president, manager, (330) 276-1987. harner1@bright.net; for bird walk info, contact Tim Leslie, (419) 289-2626, leslie26_2000@yahoo.com. Seven Hills Garden Club – Meets the 1st Wednesday, 7 YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS p.m., Glenmont Community Center, Glenmont; Dorothy Boy Scouts of America, Buckeye Council (a seven-county Turner, president, (330) 377-4792. area) – 2301 13th St. NW, Canton, 44708, (330) 580-4272 or (800) 589-9812, www.buckeyecouncil.org; Anthony Scarpino, HISTORICAL SOCIETIES/GENEALOGY Killbuck District executive; promotes the development of character, citizenship and fitness through cooperation with County Line Historical Society of Wayne/Holmes – Meets local churches, service clubs and businesses. Troops are the 3rd Saturday, 1 p.m., of odd-numbered months, at Ken available for Tiger Clubs (boys in first grade), Cub Scouts Miller Supply Oil, Gas, Car & Truck Museum; Franklin (boys in grades two and three), Webelos (boys in grades Garrett, president, (330) 567-0071 or (330) 567-2501. four and five), Boy Scouts (boys in sixth grade and up) and Holmes County Genealogy Chapter, OGS – Meets at the Explorers & Venturers (boys and girls ages 14 to 21). Holmes County Genealogy Chapter Library, intersection Girl Scouts, Ohio’s Heartland (satellite office) – 35 N. Park of SR 39 & SR 514, Nashville, on the fourth Thursday, St., Mansfield 44902, (800) 433-1290, www.gsooh.org; Paula February-November (no meetings in December and Consalone, regional director; “Girl Scouting is for every January); the library in Nashville closes December-March, girl, everywhere;” offers Daisy Troops (girls in kindergarten and will be open each Wednesday, by appointment only; through first grade), Brownies (girls in second through third Judy Smetzer, president, (330) 378-2314 or (330) 378-2020, grades), Jr. Scouts (girls in fourth through fifth grades), PAGE 12

BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS

Cadets (girls in sixth through eighth grades), Sr. Scouts (girls in ninth through tenth grades), and Girl Scout Ambassadors (girls in eleventh through twelfth grades). 4-H – 10 S. Clay St., Suite 102, Millersburg, (330) 674-3015, www.holmes.osu.edu; Michelle Chanay, extension program assistant, 4-H Youth Development; Holmes County youth are involved in approximately 38 clubs that offer projects in more than 200 areas, including cooking, nutrition, livestock, photography, electricity, leadership development and many other projects to enhance life-skills learning.

MISCELLANEOUS ORGANIZATIONS American Association of University Women (AAUW) – Contact Bonnie Trubee, president, (330) 674-3377; Holmes County Branch meets ﬁve times a year; membership requirements: must be a graduate holding an associate, equivalent degree, a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Gnat Boxers Square Dance Club – Meets the 1st and 3rd Saturday, 8-10:30 p.m., Wooster YMCA, 680 Woodland Ave.; Dick Mackey, caller, (330) 264-2725. Holmes County Fair Board – Meets the 2nd Thursday, 7:30 p.m., at The Bargain Hunter meeting room, CR 623; Lula Lang, secretary, (419) 994-3165. Holmes County Farm Bureau Trustees – Meets at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month in the meeting room of the Holmes Soil & Water Conservation District, 62 W. Clinton St., Millersburg. John Fitzpatrick, organization director; (330) 263-7456, Jﬁtzpat@ofbf.org. Holmes County Republican Central Committee – Meets quarterly at the Holmes County District Library; Rob Hovis, chariman, (330) 674-5000, robhovis@earthlink.net. Holmes County Republican Women – Contact Patty Kidney, treasurer, (330) 674-0858; to promote the Republican Party and its use; assissts Republican candidates during election; open to any Republican women in the county. Home Builders Association of Wayne and Holmes Counties – 4973 Cleveland Rd., Suite A, Wooster; Dave Suttle, president, (330) 264-6137, hba3690@aol.com, www.whhba.com. Ministerial Association – Usually meets the 3rd Thursday, at various locations; Dan Kirtland, Nashville Church of Christ, (330) 378-2601; and Steve Young, Faith Bible Church, (330) 674-4986, contacts. Modern Mothers’ Club of Holmes County – Meets the 2nd Thursday, September-May, 7 p.m., in members’ homes; Kim Miller, president, (330) 674-2080. Nashville Cemetery Association – Meets the 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., at the cemetery building, located behind Nashville United Methodist Church; Bill Young, president, (330) 378-2851. Pomerene Hospital Volunteer Services/Auxiliary – Volunteer opportunities and fundraisers; Kristine Court, coordinator, (330) 674-1584, Ext. 1100; cnorris@pomerenehospital.org, www.pomerenehospital.org. Rotary Club of Millersburg – Meets Wednesday, 11:45 a.m., in the Comfort Inn banquet room, 1102 Glen Dr., Millersburg; Lee Fitzsimmons, president, (330) 674-6055. Stepping Stones Mothers League – Meets the 1st Thursday, September-May, 7:30 p.m., in members’ homes; Stacy Stalman, (330) 567-5964; works for the welfare of the children in the community.

36th ANNUAL HOLMES COUNTY TRAINING CENTER SPRING FESTIVAL/AUCTION MAY 12, 2012 Breakfast 7:00AM - 10:00AM Bake Sale 7:00AM - Sellout Silent Auction 9:00AM - 2:00PM Craft and Furniture Auction 9:00AM Chicken Barbecue 11:30AM - Sellout Special Auction 1:00PM Quilt Auction 2:00PM May 13, 2012, Friday eve. 6:00PM open volleyball, entertainment, soup and sandwiches & soft pretzels Sponsored by The Holmes County Association of Handicapped Citizens 8001 TR 574 Holmesville, Ohio (330) 674-8045 Visa and Mastercard Welcome

ANNOUNCES 2012 ORHS EXCURSIONS Ohio’s Premier Tour Operator April 21: Departs from Medina. Price to be determined. Call after March 1st. All day, 120 mile trip, SCENIC SPRING. Diesel powered excursion. May 12: National Train Day Celebrations 2012 at Orrville Short Train Rides Visit 3 Museums 17th Annual Medina Loop Express – Orrville to Medina 2012 – October 13: 120 mile FALL FOLIAGE RAIL TRIP $109.00 pp. One of our most popular trips. Five counties, one day fall colors rail trip to famous Medina. Shop and dine on noon break. Visit A.I. Root Candle Co. Santa Trains – Orrville to Lodi – Nov. 17 & 24 & December 1, 2012 • $30* adult, $20 for children under age 13. Santa Trains run 40 miles with Santa on board. Santa Train sales start July 20, 2012. Nov. 17 & 24 & December 1, 2012 Holiday Open House – The depot will be open with displays and decorated for the holidays. * Prices subject to change due to fuel & insurance changes Ticket Sales Office Opens March 4, 2012 FOR A BROCHURE WRITE TO: O.R.H.S. – P.O. Box 11, Orrville, OH 44667 Call Depot Ticket Office (330) 683-2426 • Visit our website: www.orrvillerailroad.com Visa or MC accepted for Orders • Orrville Railroad Heritage Society Save This Ad & Mark Your Calendar!!

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The Holmes County Fair

Contact Information – 8381 SR 39 W, just west of downtown Millersburg, (330) 674-0869, visit www.holmescountyfair.com for complete fair information. 2012 Fair – Aug. 6-11, 2012 Activities & Events – 4-H exhibits and events, livestock shows, a ﬂower and garden show, commercial booths, rides, games, spectator events and much more; all grandstand events (tractor pull, demolition derby, rodeo and more exciting events); continuous entertainment on the stage on “The Green.” Along with all the rides and entertainment, 4-H members will be showing off their animals and long-term projects. “This fair really showcases our youth and the agriculture of Holmes County,” Fair President Kerry Taylor said. “This is really an agriculturally based area and I think you get a good sampling of all ages here so that you get a real cross-section of the community.” General admission only $5.00 with free parking and free grandstand entertainment nightly. Senior Citizens, $4.00 daily and Wednesday afternoon is “Kids Day” with discounts throughout the fair.

The Holmes County Park District Contact Information – 1 Trail Drive, Suite A, Millersburg, (330) 674-3353, fax (330) 674-3359, www.holmesparkdistrict.org, hcparks@embarqmail.com Park District Director – Jen Halverson Nature Preserves: Black Creek Park – between Killbuck and Glenmont, near SR 520 R.F. VanSickle Woods – between Millersburg and Killbuck Holmes County Trail – currently 15 miles paved from Fredericksburg to Killbuck, www.holmestrail.org. More Information – A variety of recreational programs for youth and adults are available through the park district. Among them are the following: Grade Volleyball ................... 3rd and 6th grade..........................................March/April Girls’ Instructional Softball .......... K-3rd grade.................................................Summer Girls’ Softball ............................... 4th-6th grade.................................................Summer Track ......................................................ages 4-12.................................... Spring/Summer Golf Clinic .................................... 3rd-8th grade....................................................... June Golf League.................................. 4rd-8th grade.................................................Summer Soccer ...............................................K-6th grade.............................................September Basketball Handling .................................K-2nd................................. January/February Flag Football ............................................. K-3rd.............................................September Please note: all dates are for 2011 and are subject to change. For more information, contact the park district.

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Holmes County Rails to Trails Coalition

Contact Information – 1 Trail Dr., Suite B, Millersburg, (330) 674-0475, holmestrail@embarqmail.com, www.holmestrail.org. Executive Director – Jen Halverson Hours – Daylight to dusk; buggy use is permitted from 6 a.m.-10 p.m. special-use permits may be obtained for group night rides or special events from the trail director. These events must be approved and planned in advance for notiﬁcation of local law enforcement agencies. Users – Bicyclists, walkers, joggers, horseback riders, roller bladers, horse & buggies. More Information – In today’s society, when we wish to leave behind sounds and signs of civilization, we search for places of solitude. Trails offer gateways to miles of breathtaking beauty. The Holmes County Trails is a treasure not many communities have the opportunity to share with their neighbors and families. The trail is a great place to connect, reconnect and become reoriented with nature. Not every count in this nation has a natural corridor of beauty 29 miles long carving its heartland and owned in common by all its residents. At the Heart of the Ohio to Erie Trail, the Holmes County Trail is dual surface transportation corridor with one 8-foot lane of asphalt for pedestrian, bicyclist, roller bladers and another 8-foot lane of chip and seal for horse and buggy trafﬁc. The Holmes County Trail offers an opportunity to observe the community’s unique culture, lifestyle, and scenery. With more than $6 million in federal, state, and local funding the Holmes County Trail is halfway completed. Currently, just over 15 miles of the trail is paved and open, from Fredericksburg to Killbuck, leaving approximately 14 more miles yet to be completed. Upon completion of the 29-miles, Holmes and Knox counties will consist of more than 50 miles of uninterrupted trail, giving trail users one of the most unique recreational facilities in the region.

TRAIL RULES A basic etiquette rule is wheels yield to heels. Keep this in mind

when approaching other trail users. On the Holmes County Trail, buggies & horseback riders yield to all other users while cyclists yield to hikers and walkers. Facilities – Trail restrooms are available at trailheads in Holmesville, Millersburg, and Killbuck. The Millersburg Depot/Hipp Station is located adjacent to the Trail on the corner of Clinton and Grants Streets in Millersburg. The depot serves as a trail and railroad information center as well. Picnic areas are located at the Millersburg Depot/Hipp Station and at the end of the trail in Killbuck. A horse watering trough is located on the west side of the trail adjacent to the Millersburg Depot/Hipp Station. Safety on the Trail – It is every trail user’s responsibility and right to ensure their own safety and expect safe practice from other trail users. Exercise caution at all times, follow guidelines and rules of the trails. Preventing accidents or injuries is the ﬁrst step; acting responsibly if something does happen is the second. Always think clearly. Trail Etiquette – Trail etiquette can be described as the polite way to use trails. It outlines guidelines for the many users that ride, walk, hike, bike, or roller blade the trail. If you have never considered trail etiquette to be one of the more important aspects of trail use, you may want to reconsider. Trail etiquette should be a major part of any trail user’s experience. If trail users conduct themselves in an appropriate manner, respect the environment and the other users, the trail experience will only get better. Keep safety and etiquette in mind when you are participating in trail use, this way the trail in Holmes County will stay in good condition and the privilege will remain accessible for everyone. Pets – Pets are permitted on the trail. Because pets have been known to run in front of a cyclist while on an extended leash we ask pet owners to keep pets on a maximum 5-foot leash at all times to prevent accidents; they should never be left unattended. Extreme care should be taken to avoid conﬂicts between dogs and horses. Littering along trails is prohibited.

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ECONOMY

THE HOLMES SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT Contact Information – 62 W. Clinton St., Millersburg, (330) 6742811, fax (330) 674-3766, www.holmes.oh.nacdnet.org. Program Administrator – Michelle Wood Board Meetings – 3rd Tuesday of each month (call to conﬁrm meeting time/date prior to attendance). More Information – The Holmes Soil and Water Conservation District works with the citizens of Holmes County, state and local agencies, and private organizations to promote responsible landuse decisions. They are dedicated to the conservation, protection and improvement of soil and water resources by providing information, technical guidance, and cost-share assistance. The Holmes SWCD receives the majority of its funding from the Holmes County commissioners and The Ohio General Assembly. Local government funding is matched by the state to support SWCD operations, conservation programs and resource management initiatives. Holmes SWCD Provides – * A wealth of resources for teachers, students, and non-formal educators. * In-classroom and camp programs about soil, water, and other related subjects. * A lending library of books, videos, activities and posters related to water, soils, wetlands and nonproﬁt source pollution.

* Equipment needed for water-quality monitoring, a great hands-on way to get students to understand the importance of clean water (the macroinvertebrates are ugly enough to keep students’ attention and to make learning fun). * Three scholarships per year for OFA Forestry Camp (students must have completed the eighth grade to be eligible, and camp is the second week in June at Camp Muskingum). * Ohio Envirothon, a great opportunity for high school students to work as a team and learn more about natural resources (the local contest takes place the ﬁrst Wednesday in May). * Soils survey books. * Information on logging operations. * Tree seedling/ground cover sale in the spring. * Help with soil samples. * Topographic maps and older aerial maps. * Backyard conservation (learn how to attract birds, butterﬂies and other wildlife to your property). * Help with pollution complaints. We work with landowners on a voluntary basis to correct problems. * Speakers for civic organizations. * No-till Equipment rental (corn planters and drills). * General information about natural resources.

THE HOLMES COUNTY OFFICE OF PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Contact Information – 2 Court St., Suite 21, Millersburg, (330) 674-8625, fax (330) 674-1528, www.holmescounty.com/planning. Planning Director – Arnold Oliver, aoliver@co.holmes.oh.us More Information – The Holmes County Planning Commission/Ofﬁce of Economic Development is responsible to encouraging the orderly and responsible development of the county. The Planning Commission is also charged with economic development, which is a unique blend of missions for a small Ohio county. It is the commission’s belief both areas are fairly compatible. Holmes County considers itself pro-business and pro-growth, provided it occurs in a sensible manner. Tourism is a major industry and provides a considerable source of tax revenue for the county. From an economic standpoint, there is a signiﬁcant incentive to preserve the rural nature of Holmes County so visitors will continue to return. The commission believes a community cannot properly address the future by choosing a course that leads to stagnation. An area will either move forward in a positive manner, or move backwards. The county boasts one of the lowest unemployment rates in Ohio, at 6.7 percent (as of August 2011), and also, the eighth-fastest population growth rate in the state. At the same time, the county’s household income rates are among the lowest in the state. Issues such as the proliferation of subdivisions, destruction of farmland and rising real-estate taxes will come into play in the near future.

THE HOLMES COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, INC. Contact Information – 2 Court St., Millersburg, (330) 763-2954. Economic Development Director – Shawn Starlin More Information – The council promoted the retention and expansion of business in the county.

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HOLMES COUNTY AGRICULTURE 2007 HOLMES COUNTY AGRICULTURE STATISTICS Emphasis.................................................... Units ............ Ohio Rank Farms ........................................................... 1,573 Land in Farms .............................. 187,658 acres Farm Size ............................................. 119 acres Corn Grain (harvested) ................ 27,245 acres ............................49 Winter Wheat (harvested) .............. 2,500 acres ............................67

Soybeans (harvested) .................... 14,802 acres ............................62 Oats (harvested) .............................. 4,353 acres ..............................2 All Hay (harvested)....................... 34,620 acres ..............................4 All Cattle & Calves ........................54,480 head ..............................3 Data Sources – 2007 Ohio Field Ofﬁce County Proﬁle, www.nass.usda.gov.

RATES OF TAXATION FOR TAX YEAR 2010 PAYABLE IN 2011 (2011-12 RATES WERE NOT AVAILABLE AT TIME OF PRINT)

Contact Information – Holmes County’s Auditor’s Ofﬁce, 75 E. Clinton St., Suite 107, Millersburg, (330) 674-1896, fax (330) 6749428, www.holmescountyauditor.org. Auditor – Jackie McKee

TAX RATES TAXING DIST./ SCHOOL DIST. Berlin Twp./E. Holmes Clark Twp./E. Holmes Clark Twp./Garaway Clark Twp./E. Holmes/Fire Baltic Village/Garaway Baltic Village/E.Holmes Hardy Twp./E. Holmes Hardy Twp./W. Holmes Millersburg Village/W. Holmes Killbuck Twp./W. Holmes Killbuck Village/W. Holmes Knox Twp./Loudonville Knox Twp./W. Holmes Mechanic Twp./E. Holmes Mechanic Twp./W. Holmes Monroe Twp./W. Holmes

TOTAL TAX RATE 47.20 47.45 73.15 47.70 79.40 53.70 46.70 58.15 63.15 59.20 64.80 63.43 58.95 47.70 59.15 62.15

RES/AGR RES/AGR EFF EFF FACTOR RATE .175511 38.915892 .164298 39.654085 .377966 45.501804 .165250 39.817584 .402428 47.447239 .225335 41.59952 .160556 39.202069 .174578 47.998324 .215909 49.515354 .179780 48.592584 .217824 50.685057 .252903 47.388418 .176670 48.535308 .162748 39.936926 .176109 48.733181 .172514 51.428279

Paint Twp./ E. Holmes Prairie Twp./E. Holmes Prairie Twp./Southeast Prairie Twp./Triway Holmesville Village/Southeast Richland Twp./Danville Richland Twp./W. Holmes Glenmont Village/W. Holmes Ripley Twp./W. Holmes Saltcreek Twp./E. Holmes Saltcreek Twp./Southeast Saltcreek Twp./E. Holmes/Fire Walnut Creek Twp./E. Holmes Washington Twp./Loudonville Washington Twp./W. Holmes Washington Twp./Loudonville Vil. Nashville Village/W. Holmes Nashville Village/W.H. Knox Twp.

50.70 47.20 74.85 73.05 79.35 71.17 59.65 59.65 59.45 47.70 75.35 48.70 46.70 65.43 60.95 73.33 60.95 58.95

County General Fund Holmes County Training Center Holmes/Wayne Mental Health Park District County Home Total County Millage

3.25 6.80 1.00 0.15 1.50 12.70

.170651 .160691 .344372 .387228 .330303 .436193 .197067 .197067 .173829 .167181 .347261 .165855 .174361 .245809 .171556 .300945 .171556 .176670

42.048017 39.615386 49.073798 44.763049 53.140503 40.126198 47.894975 47.894975 49.115905 39.725487 49.183899 40.622898 38.55737 49.346778 50.493668 51.261735 50.493668 48.535308

LOCAL REAL ESTATE Total units sold, 2001 .............................. 53 Total units sold, 2002 .............................. 49 Total units sold, 2003 .............................. 53 Total units sold, 2004 .............................. 47 Total units sold, 2005 .............................. 54 Total units sold, 2006 .............................. 40 Total units sold, 2007 .............................. 69 Total units sold, 2008 .............................. 55 Total units sold, 2009 .............................. 51 Total units sold, 2010 .............................. 47 Total units sold, 2011 .............................. 69 Total volume sold, 2001 ............ $5,107,893 Total volume sold, 2002 ............ $5,035,600 Total volume sold, 2003 ............ $7,195,645 Total volume sold, 2004 ............ $6,278,875 Total volume sold, 2005 ............ $7,532,400 Total volume sold, 2006 ............ $4,546,076

Total volume sold, 2007 ............ $8,254,350 Total volume sold, 2008 ............ $6,773,910 Total volume sold, 2009 ............ $5,717,670 Total volume sold, 2010 ............ $5,232,070 Total volume sold, 2011 ............ $8,669,610 Average home price, 2001 ........... $100,155 Average home price, 2002 ........... $102,767 Average home price, 2003 ........... $110,702 Average home price, 2004 ........... $133,593 Average home price, 2005 ........... $139,489 Average home price, 2006 ........... $113,652 Average home price, 2007 ........... $119,628 Average home price, 2008 ........... $123,162 Average home price, 2009 ........... $113,087 Average home price, 2010 ........... $111,321 Average home price, 2011 ........... $125,647

Average days on the market, 2001 ...... 161 Average days on the market, 2002 ...... 135 Average days on the market, 2003 ...... 127 Average days on the market, 2004 ...... 151 Average days on the market, 2005 ...... 110 Average days on the market, 2006 ...... 111 Average days on the market, 2007 ...... 152 Average days on the market, 2008 ...... 168 Average days on the market, 2009 ...... 144 Average days on the market, 2010 ...... 188 Average days on the market, 2011 ...... 139 Real Estate Figures: Holmes County residential only; information (data based through Oct.) provided by the Wayne-Holmes Association of Realtors, Inc., 145 E. Liberty St. Wooster, Ohio 44691, (330) 264-8062, fax (330) 263-4625. The Wayne-Holmes Multiple Listing Service. Amy Scott, executive ofﬁcer. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

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LEADERSHIP HOLMES COUNTY PREPARES NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS Contact Information – 35 N. Monroe St., Millersburg; (330) 674-3975, www.holmescountychamber.com (click on the Leadership link). More Information – In Holmes County, leadership and learning go hand-in-hand. In its eleventh year, Leadership Holmes County was designed to develop leadership skills in a wide range of individuals throughout the county. The program also seeks to increase the number of leaders in business, the community and government, while educating them about Holmes County’s resources, challenges and opportunities. “We’re never too old to learn and sort out new ideas. You’re always involved in leadership situations, whether you’re 5 or 95,” said Leah Miller, who facilitates Leadership Holmes County. Areas of Concentration – In addition to studying “Developing the Leader Within You” by John C. Maxwell, and other leadership resources, the class concentrates on one area of Holmes County each month: * Culture, History and Geography * Local County Government * Non-Proﬁt and Education * Medical Services * Entrepreneurship

* Manufacturing * Tourism * Agriculture Class Selection and Procedures – Each year, a class of 15 to 25 people is selected from the group of countywide applicants. Classes run from September to May and meet once a month. The class spends each morning studying Maxwell’s text, other leadership publications and participating in group discussion. In the afternoon, they travel throughout the county visiting leaders where they work. Miller hopes the leadership students use the opportunity to really sit down, talk to the key players and discuss leadership philosophy and involvement in the community. “We want to heighten awareness. There are opportunities in our county, and we have some challenges out there that need someone to step up to the plate and not just people in business or in public positions,” Miller said. The program also has the beneﬁt of preparing a leadership base for Holmes County to meet the demands of the various boards in the community. Leadership Holmes County is sponsored by the Holmes County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau.

“Your Community Hospice” Hospice of Holmes County Hospice & Palliative Care of Greater Wayne County • Expertise in Pain & Symptom Management • Regularly Scheduled Visits by Hospice Team • On-Call Services by a Hospice Nurse 24/7 • Social Work Services • Hospice Aide Services

• Nutritional Consultation • Individual and/or Family Supportive Counseling • Spiritual Care • Volunteer Services • Bereavement Follow-Up & Support

OVER 50 YEARS OF COMBINED SERVICE 1649 S. Washington St. 2525 Back Orrville Rd. Millersburg, OH 44654 Wooster, OH 44691 330-674-8448 330-264-4899 www.wchospice.org PAGE 18

WILD WEATHER IN HOLMES COUNTY

ccording to www.hailstorms.owlinc.org, Holmes County has suffered its share of hailstorms. Following is a list of some of the worst storms: A hailstorm struck Holmes County on June 6, 1879. The storm did a lot of damage to crops and fruit trees. The storm moved from west to east and covered an area between one-half and three-fourths of a mile in width. The largest hailstones observed were an inch in diameter, and they did severe damage to wheat, orchard trees and vineyards. Killbuck was hit by a hailstorm on August 19, 1900. Corn, garden crops and fruit were damaged by the hailstones which were either flat or oval in shape and had knobs on the edges. Some hailstones were up to one-and-three-quarter inches in diameter, and the hail knocked many apples and peaches off orchard trees and cut or badly damaged others. Although “large” hailstones fell from the sky for 10 minutes in the county on May 8, 1932, damage from the hail was not too severe. The storm did snarl traffic for a time, and 10 panes of glass were broken in a Millersburg greenhouse. At approximately 9 p.m. on July 28, 1932, a severe hailstorm hit eastern Holmes County and was felt as far as Dundee. People living near Winesburg first became aware of the storm when they heard a “low rumbling noise accompanied by sudden but short gusts of wind.” In the northwest was what seemed to be a low rain cloud which was quite light in color and encircled by a dark cloud. Shortly before the cloud’s passage over the area near Winesburg, the wind began to pick up and was soon so strong it uprooted trees, tore roofs off buildings and damaged most movable objects in its path. As the windstorm was at its peak, hail began to fall. The worst of the half-hour long storm centered around the Village of Trail. There, four inches of hail fell, damaging roofs and breaking every window on the north side of every house in the village. West of Winesburg, one house had 23 window panes broken by the hailstones. Within the hail swath, which was up to two miles wide, whole fields of corn were beaten down to stubbles just a foot in height. Many of the hailstones were as large as walnuts, and they not only destroyed corn but also riddled garden crops and entirely stripped some orchards of fruit. The orchard trees also had most of their leaves knocked from them making the trees appear to be in the heart of winter. Approximately one mile west of Winesburg, grass in pasture fields was flattened to such an extent by the storm that “it looked as though a large roller had been moved over the land.” Between Winesburg and Trail, the hail came so fast that the

wind heaped it into drifts two feet deep along the roads. Some of these drifts could still be seen at noon the next day. At Millersburg, on April 19, 1901, the ground was already coated with snow by the time dawn arrived, and the snow continued, occassionally mixed with rain, for 48 consecutive hours. By the time the snow ended, snowfall was around three feet deep in the county, while it was between two and four feet deep in the Sugarcreek area. Drifts in that area, however, ranged between eight and 15 feet deep. In a number of localities, the mail could not be delivered on the 22nd. The road between Benton and Millersburg was opened on the 22nd by a large number of men from Benton, while a crew of 44 men from Mt. Hope, using teams of horses, opened the Mt. Hope to Benton road on the 23rd. Although nearly all of the record-breaking snow in Ohio had melted by the end of the month, one farmer at Trail was able to keep his water jug cool while plowing in May by sticking it in a snowdrift left over from his storm.

Come to the Pre-Auction Friday Night (July 27): Chicken Barbeque & Fish Fry 4:00 p.m. Local Entertainment Volleyball Tournaments Kids Toys/Fun Auction

The Rainbow Of Hope Foundation 26th ANNUAL BENEFIT AUCTION

Sat., July 28, 2012 • 8:00 a.m. Full Course Breakfast starts at 6:00 a.m. Mt. Hope Sale Barn • Mt. Hope, Ohio Quilts, Crafts, Furniture, Lawn Furniture Many Local Items, Bake Sale This 26th annual (non-profit) Benefit Auction is to provide financial assistance to area residents who are unable to pay the health costs resulting from catastrophic illnesses affecting infants and children.

For further information on the auction or to send donations write to:

RAINBOW OF HOPE FOUNDATION Box 8 • Mt. Hope, OH 44660 • 330-674-5062 www.rohfoundation.org

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West Holmes Local Schools

EDUCATION

ADMINISTRATION Administrative OfďŹ ces â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 28 W. Jackson St., Millersburg Superintendent â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kris Perone, (330) 674-3546, fax (330) 674-1177, whol_pipes@tccsa.net Director of Personnel, Curriculum & Federal Programs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lori Robson, whol_robson@tccsa.net Treasurer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jamie Ziegler, (330) 674-3556, whol_ ziegler@tccsa.net

BOARD OF EDUCATION Board Meetings â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Third Monday of each month at 7 p.m., alternating among the seven schools Kurt McDowell ....................................................... 12/31/12 Brent Snyder ........................................................... 12/31/11 David Kick............................................................... 12/31/12 Eric Strouse ............................................................. 12/31/11 Bradley Welsh ......................................................... 12/31/12

SCHOOLS WEST HOLMES HIGH SCHOOL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10909 SR 39, Millersburg Phone â&#x20AC;&#x201C; (330) 674-6085, fax (330) 674-0818 Principal â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bill Sterling Enrollment â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 757 + 56 Career Center WEST HOLMES MIDDLE SCHOOL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10901 SR 39, Millersburg Phone â&#x20AC;&#x201C; (330) 674-4761, fax (330) 674-2311 Principal â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jeff Woods Enrollment â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 563

NASHVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 13495 SR 39, PO Box 400, Nashville Phone â&#x20AC;&#x201C; (330) 378-2111, fax (330) 378-2323 Principal â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Brian Zimmerly Enrollment â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 139

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East Holmes Local School District

ADMINISTRATION Contact information – 6108 CR 77, PO Box 182, Berlin Superintendent – Joe Edinger, (330) 893-2610 Treasurer – Marsha Clark, (330) 893-2416 Federal Programs Director – Sharon Hannon, (330) 893-2301 Student population – 1,852 Number of buildings – 9 Certiﬁed & classiﬁed staff – 242

BOARD OF EDUCATION The East Holmes Board of Education meets the Third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the East Holmes Administration Ofﬁce. Members are: Paul Shutt, president ...............................................12/31/13 Tim Miller, vice president .......................................12/31/13 Eli Hochstetler .........................................................12/31/11 Max Weaver ..............................................................12/31/11 Monika Zinck ...........................................................12/31/13

SCHOOLS HILAND HIGH SCHOOL & MIDDLE SCHOOL – 4400 SR 39, PO Box 275, Berlin Phone – (330) 893-2626 Principal – Matt Johnson Assistant Principal – Scott Pringle Enrollment – 407 total (High School- 269; Middle School – 138) BERLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 4978 W. Main St., PO Box 310, Berlin Phone – (330) 893-2817 Principal – Darren Blochlinger Enrollment – 404 CHARM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 4416 SR 557, PO Box 159, Charm Phone – (330) 893-2300 Principal – Jon Wilson Enrollment – 72 CHESTNUT RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 5088 TR 401, PO Box 232, Berlin Phone – (330) 893-2413 Principal – James Luneborg Enrollment – 249 FLAT RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 2609 CR 600, PO Box 159, Charm Phone – (330) 893-3156 Principal – Jon Wilson Enrollment – 189

MT. HOPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 8242 SR 241, PO Box 128, Mt. Hope Phone – (330) 674-0418 Principal – Dan McKey Enrollment – 167 WALNUT CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 4840 Olde Pump St., PO Box 145, Walnut Creek Phone – (330) 893-2213 Principal – Ken Miller Enrollment – 189 WINESBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 2165 US 62, PO Box 207, Winesburg Phone – (330) 359-5059 Principal – Dan McKey Enrollment – 169 WISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 4579 CR 120, PO Box 159, Charm Phone – (330) 893-2505 Principal – Jon Wilson Enrollment – 106

he East Holmes Local School District has respect for the past, as we build the future. Our school population of 1852 students includes a rigorous high school setting while providing a challenging learning environment in the elementary buildings. Our curriculum relies on speciﬁc Academic Content Standards, highly qualiﬁed teacher preparation and hard work by students and their families to make East Holmes an excellent school district. We serve 836 Amish children in our schools along with 1021 English children within our unique culture. Students are being prepared to be responsible and productive citizens with an attitude of life-long learning. The East Holmes Local School District will continue to keep student achievement our highest goal as evidenced by the rating of EXCELLENT WITH DISTINCTION on the state report card. With partnerships involving parents, community organization and the business sector, success for students is attainable. We appreciate such commitment to education and the challenges our school community meets as we prepare youth for the future. SUBMITTED BY Superintendent Joe Edinger

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Southeast Local Schools

lthough it is located in Holmes County, the Holmesville Elementary School is part of the Southeast Local School District of Wayne County. The school serves students living in Prairie Township and a small area close to Fredericksburg. Amish children make up about 10 percent of the student body. Following their sixth-grade year, students from Holmesville go to John R. Lea Middle School and then to Waynedale High School, both of which are located just southeast of Apple Creek, along with district ofﬁces. The Southeast Local School District serves approximately 1,650 students and has achieved a state report card score of 26 out of 26 indicators.

ADMINISTRATION

Treasurer – Sandy Hadsell

Contact Information – District ofﬁce, 9048 Dover Rd., Apple Creek, (330) 698-3001, www.southeast.k12.oh.us. Superintendent – Michael Shrefﬂer

SCHOOL BOARD Meetings – Third Monday, at various locations

Private Schools GOSPEL HAVEN ACADEMY

ZION CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Contact Information – 6871 SR 241, Millersburg, (330) 674-0752 Principal – Galen Kauffman Student Population – 80, in grades K-12 More Information – For the 10th time in its 11-year history, the academy earned “model status” from Accelerated Christian Education, a Texas-based curriculum provider. Students meet in four classrooms: kindergarten, grades one through three, grades four through six, and grades seven through 12. Students complete a series of PACEs, or workbooks, in such subjects as math, science, English, social studies, Bible and word building, and move at their own speed. The school focuses on Christian character training and outstanding academic accomplishments. The school also participates in chess competitions, creative-writing competitions, athletics, instrumental competitions and the visual arts.

Contact Information – 6102 CR 207, Millersburg, (330) 674-4893 Principal – Johnathan Stutzman Student Population – 130, in grades K-8 Members – Roberta Lewis, 12/31/11; Kirby Kiser, 12/31/11; Valorie Lewis, 12/31/13; David D. Troyer, 12/31/11; Sue Williams, 12/31/13.

HOLMESVILLE ELEMENTARY Contact Information – 8141 E. Jackson St., PO Box 8, (330) 2792341, fax (330) 279-2023. Enrollment – 170 Principal – Amy Wentworth

Holmes County Education Foundation Contact Information – 114 N. Clay St., Millersburg, (330) 674-7303, fax (330) 674-7313, www.hcef.net, www.facebook.com/ hc.educationfoundation. Executive Director – Darla Stitzlein Administrative Assistant – Anna Patton College Access Program Advisor – Ann Gastier Trustees – John R. Waltman, Linda L. Angelo, Judge Robert D. Rinfret, Michael K. Taylor and Larry Troyer Purpose – Provides the community with key opportunities for further education.

Tri-County Educational Service Center Contact Information – 741 Winkler Dr., Wooster, (330) 345-6771, fax (330) 345-7622, www.tricountyesc.org. Superintendent – Dr. Eugene P. Linton Director of Curriculum – Bobbie Singleton Director of Special Education – Dr. Deborah Williams Director of Operations & Programs – Richard E. Thomas Purpose – Serves all schools in Ashland, Holmes and Wayne counties through its staff of professional educational consultants and directors. Since few districts, on their own, are lage enough to support full-time curriculum specialists, instructional technologists, school psychologists, therapists, professional-development personnel and coordinators for the gifted and special needs students, these and many other services are provided by TCESC. TCESC personnel work in each school with teachers and administrators to review, revise and realign curriculum and instructional and assessment strategies with appropriate selection of supplementary instructional materials to optimize learning and student achievement on state assessments.

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Area Career Centers ASHLAND COUNTY – WEST HOLMES CAREER CENTER

to improve the quality of education through a system of evaluations and accreditation.

Contact Information – 1782 SR 60, Ashland; (419) 289-3313 or (800) 686-3313, fax (419) 289-3729, www.acwhcc.org 2011-12 Enrollment – approximately 330 on site and 30 at satellite program Superintendent – Michael K. McDaniel Member Districts – Ashland City, Hillsdale, Loudonville/ Perrysville, Mapleton and West Holmes school districts. Vocational College-Now Program – Bioscience (in cooperation with North Central State College) Vocational College Tech Prep Programs - Auto Body Technology, Automotive Technology, Business Management Technologies, Construction Technology, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Culinary Careers/Management, Early Childhood Education, Graphic Communications, Health Technologies Cluster, Interactive Media, Medical Ofﬁce Administration, Networking & Electronics Technologies, Power Equipment Technology, Sports Science, Transportation Academy. Vocational Career Tech Program – Resource Conservation Career Center Satellite Programs at West Holmes High School – Construction Trades Academic Classes – English (Basic, 11, 12), Math (Basic, Business, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus), Social Studies (American History, Consumer Economics, Government), Science (Anatomy/Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, Cosmetology Science, Environmental Science, Geology) 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), HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) and SkillsUSA Adult Education – Providers skill training to match the career goals and employment needs in the Ashland and West Holmes communities. Our adult department is a member of the University System of Ohio (uso.edu) Ohio’s public college and university system. Explore the pages of our website www.achcc.org, and let us know what we can do for you as a potential student. Adult Basic and Literacy Education (ABLE) continues to provide services at convenient locations in Ashland, Loudonville and Millersburg, offering a wide variety of free programs such as GED Preparation, workplace literacy basic skills, family literacy and English as a second language. Last year the Adult Education Department served 3,000 customers, and the number continues to grow, particularly in the areas of building construction; heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration; health care; medical billing and coding; maintenance training; and consultative training services for area businesses. All fulltime programs provide students with externship experiences at supervised business sites. Our graduating class of 2010 had a 92.91 percent program completion rate and a reported 87.95 percent placement rate. Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center has met the high standards required to become accredited by the North Central Association, Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement. Accreditation by the NCA means that ACWHCC has the resources, personnel and leadership necessary for effective education. NCA, the nation’s largest accrediting association, is a league of 6,000 schools and 900 colleges in 19 states. The association works

HOLMES COUNTY TRAINING CENTER Contact Information – 8001 TR 574, Holmesville; (330) 6748045, fax (330) 674-5182. Superintendent – F. Scott Brace, sbrace@holmesdd.org Assistant Administrator/Adult Services Director – Sheri Martin Special Education Supervisor – Rhoda Mast Personnel Manager – Dave Cleveland Holmes County Board of DD – Myron Stutzman, chairperson; Jay McCulloch, vice-chairperson; Chris Goines, secretary; Mose Yoder; Andrew Yoder; Joseph R. Miller; vacant services for infants, students and adults with developmental disabilities. 36th Annual Spring Festival – May 12, 2012. Craft/Furniture Auction at 9 a.m., Quilt Auction at 2 p.m.; activities all day. All proceeds beneﬁt the children and adults enrolled at the Training Center and their families.

BUCKEYE CAREER CENTER Contact Information – 545 University Dr. NE, New Philadelphia, (330) 339-2288 or (800) 227-1665, www. buckeyecareercenter.org. 2011-12 Enrollment – 797 in house; 510 satellite programs Superintendent – Roger Bond Member Districts – Carrollton, Claymont, Conotton Valley, Dover, East Holmes, Garaway, Indian Valley, New Philadelphia, Newcomerstown, Strasburg, and Tuscarawas Valley School Districts Vocational Programs – Administrative & Professional Support; Agriculture & Diesel Technology; Allied Health Science Technologies; Auto Collision Repair; Auto Technology; Commercial Truck Technology; CAD/ Development & Design; Computer Technology/Network Systems; Construction Technology (Carpentry); Cosmetology; Culinary Arts/Chef Training; Custodial Services; Early Childhood Education; Equine Management; Esthetician/ Nail Technician; Facilities Management & Operations; Floriculture; Graphic Arts; Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration (HVACR); Hospitality Services; Industrial Electricity; Landscaping; Law Enforcement; Masonry; Meat Cutting, Deli & Bakery; Medical Ofﬁce Support; Natural Resources; Outdoor Power Equipment Technology; Precision Machining; Project SEARCH; Teaching Professions; TREC; Welding Academic Classes – English, Math (Algebra I & II, Trigonometry, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Business Math), Science (Environmental Science, Biology, Earth and Space Science, Physical Science, Botany, Anatomy, Physics, Chemistry), Social Studies (Government, Geography, American History, Current Events, Psychology, Sociology) Support Services – Vocational Evaluation Assessment Student Activities – (in addition to those at students’ home school) – BPA (Business Professionals of America), FFA (For students in Agricultural Careers), FCCLA (Family Career & Community Leaders of America), SkillsUSA (an organization CONTINUED ON PAGE

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for students enrolled in training programs in technical, skilled, and service occupations, including health occupations), National Technical Honor Society, and Leadership Council. Adult Education – Part-time and full-time classes, customized

training, apprenticeship training, GED/ABLE classes, business and industry training and work force development, independent study, and career assessment services.

The University of Akron Wayne College Holmes County Higher Education Center Contact Information – 88-B E. Jackson St., Millersburg, (330) 674-2514, (330) 674-2580, fax (330) 674-2968, holmescenter@uakron.edu, www.wayne.uakron.edu/hchec Coordinator for Holmes County Center – John Lorson Sample of College-Credit Classes Offered – The University of Akron Wayne College Holmes County Higher Education Center is your community’s college and provides credit courses for those wanting to pursue a degree, noncredit courses for those wanting to improve job skills, and workforce development programs for companies whose employees need speciﬁc training courses. Located in downtown Millersburg at 88-B E. Jackson Street, the Center encompasses the entire second ﬂoor of the old Mast Pharmacy building. The interior of the 1902 building has been completely refurbished with state-of-the-art technology. Courses offered at the Center are based on the Ohio Transfer Module and can be applied to degrees offered at Wayne College, The University of Akron or other public institutions in the state. Parking for the Center is free and the building is

handicapped accessible. Center Office Hours – Weekdays, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. during the fall and spring semesters; the building remains open until the final class of the evening is dismissed; the hours for evening classes vary by semester; summer office and building hours may vary as well. Sample of special programming at the HCHEC – Kids Lego Camp, Conversational Spanish, Holmes County Senior Series Classes, Career Assessment and Development, Holmes County Speaker Series and ACT Testing More Information – Scholarships are available exclusively for Holmes County students. Feel free to visit the website for more information.

Child Care & Preschools Berlin Child Montessori Preschool & Childcare – 5437 TR 356, Millersburg, (330) 893-3063; hours: weekdays, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Rosalyn Mullett, Director and owner; Jodie Cox, assistant director; year-round child care for children three years of age through kindergarten age; structured programs and preschool for children 3-5 years of age; year-round toddler program for children 18 months to three years of age. Bright Beginnings Preschool – 4876 SR 39, Berlin, (330) 8932327; hours: Tuesday/Thursday, 9:15-11:30 a.m. and 12:45-3 p.m.; Wednesday, 9:15-11:30 a.m. and 12:45-3 p.m.; Elaine Rennie, teacher; school-year preschool for children ages four and Pre-K. Caring Station, The – 5401 CR 349, Millersburg, (330) 674-4809; hours: weekdays, 6 a.m.-6 p.m.; LouAnn Stroud, administrator; operated by the Gateway Fellowship year-round, and licensed to accommodate 30 preschool-age children, 25 school-age children, 12 toddlers and 10 infants; childcare for children 6 weeks-12 years of age; daily preschool and latchkey programs; accepts children on a drop-in basis. Holmes County Board of MRDD Preschools: Operated by Tri-County E.S.C. *Holmes County Training Center Preschool, 8001 TR 574, Holmesville, (330) 674-8045; hours: weekdays, 8:45 a.m.3 p.m.; Ron Hay, principal; three school-year classes for preschoolers ages 3-5 with disabilities. *Millersburg Elementary, 430 E. Jackson St., Millersburg, (330) 674-8045; hours: weekdays, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Ron Hay, principal; school-year program for children ages 3-5 with disabilities. Holmes County Preschool – Operated by the Tri-County Educational Service Center, 741 Winkler Dr., Wooster,

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(330) 345-6771; two preschools in Holmes County; both sites offer classes for children ages 3-5, and the staff is certiﬁed through the Department of Education in Early Childhood and Elementary Education; both preschools follow the West Holmes school calendar. *Millersburg Elementary School – Monday/Wednesday, 9:15-11:30 a.m. or 1-3:15 p.m.; and Tuesday, 9:30-11:45 a.m. for three-year-olds; Julia Brewer, contact (330) 377-4008, PO Box 313, Glenmont. *Glenmont Community Building – Monday/Wednesday, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Tuesday/Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Bonnie Kirtlan, contact, PO Box 414, Nashville, (330) 377-4567. Kno-Ho-Co Ashland Community Action – 224 N. Clay St., Millersburg, (330) 674-9100, www.knohoco.org; Operates Head Start centers during the school year for children ages 3-5; call speciﬁc centers for their hours. *Glenmont Head Start Center – Glenmont Community Building, 108 Main St., Glenmont, (330) 377-4567; Cheryl Latham, supervisor. *Millersburg Head Start Center – 224 N. Clay St., Millersburg, (330) 674-9100; Janet Mossor, supervisor. Child Care Resource Network – 1260 Monroe St. NW at the Monroe Plaza, New Philadelphia; PO Box 6215, (330) 3648882, www.coadinc.org; Sherri Guthrie, childcare services manager; a program of COAD (the Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development), this network coordinates and facilitates training for childcare providers, enabling them to get into business and stay in business. Also the network puts parents with childcare needs in touch with childcare providers. The program covers a ten-county area, including Ashland, Carroll, Columbiana, Coshocton, Tuscarawas, Harrison, Holmes, Jefferson, Kaux and Wayne.

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G OVERNMENT Holmes County Officials The following are elected officials who serve Holmes County, the location of their offices, and, if applicable, the dates their terms expire. Further information is available at www.holmescounty.com/gov.

Auditor – Jackie McKee, 75 E. Clinton St., Suite 107, Millersburg, (330) 674-1896, www.holmescountyauditor.org; 3/15. Clerk of Courts – Ronda Steimel; 1 E. Jackson St., Suite 306, Millersburg, (330) 674-1876; 1/13 Commissioners – 2 Court St., Suite 14, Millersburg, (330) 674-0286, www.holmescounty.com/commissioners. Ray Eler ............................................ 1/13 Rob Ault ........................................... 12/14 Joe Miller .......................................... 1/13 Coroner – Robert Anthony, M.D., 981 Wooster Rd., Millersburg, (330) 674-9700; 1/13 Engineer – Christopher Young, 7191 SR 39; mailing address: P.O. Box 29, Millersburg, (330) 674-5076; 1/13 Judge, Common Pleas Court – Robert D. Rinfret, 1 E. Jackson St., Millersburg, (330) 674-5086; 2/15 Judge, County Municipal Court – Jane Irving Baserman, 1 E. Jackson St., Millersburg, (330) 674-4901; 12/13 Judge, Juvenile & Probate Courts – Thomas Lee, 1 E. Jackson St., Millersburg, (330) 674-5841 (juvenile), (330) 674-5881 (probate); 2/15 Prosecutor – Steven Knowling, 164 E. Jackson St., Millersburg, (330) 674-4841; 1/13 Recorder – Anita Hall, 75 E. Clinton St., Suite 101, Millersburg, (330) 674-5916; 1/13 Sheriff – Timothy W. Zimmerly, 8105 TR 574, PO Box 5000, Holmesville, (330) 674-1936, www.holmescountysheriff.org, 1/13 Treasurer – Joyce Yoder, 75 E. Clinton St., Suite 105, Millersburg, (330) 674-5871; 9/13 The following agencies serve Holmes County: Board of Elections – 75 E. Clinton St., Millersburg, (330) 6745921, holmes@sos.state.oh.us, www.holmescountyboardofelecti ons.com; hours: weekdays, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Lisa Welch, director. Dog Pound – 5387 CR 349, Millersburg (mail to 2 Court St., Suite 10), (330) 674-6301; hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; on call 24/7, call Holmes County Sheriff’s Department; Katelyn Orr, dog warden; responsible for picking up stray dogs, performing license checks, investigating dog cruelty and handling dog claims. Emergency Management – 2 Court St., Suite 11, Millersburg, (330) 674-0989, hcema@valkyrie.net; hours: weekdays, 8 a.m.4:30 p.m.; Gary Mellor, director; makes plans for dealing with civil emergencies and disasters. Holmes County Extension Service – 10 S. Clay St., Suite 102, Millersburg, (330) 674-3015, holm@osu.edu; Kate Shumaker, county director and FCS educator; hours: Monday and Friday by appointment; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Holmes County Department of Jobs & Family Services – 85 N. Grant St., PO Box 72, Millersburg, (330) 674-1111; Dan

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Jackson, director; hours: weekdays, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; administers the following four agencies: Public Children Services Agency, Child Support Enforcement Agency, Public Assistance and Workforce Development Agency. Holmes County Health District – 931 Wooster Rd., Millersburg, (330) 674-5035 or (877) 674-5035, www. holmeshealth.org; hours: weekdays, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; D.J. McFadden, M.D., health commissioner; community health clinic offers pre-natal, well-child and general patient care; immunizations on a walk-in basis; Help Me Grow, WIC (Women, Infants & Children), BCMH (Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps), environmental health, Safe Communities, tobacco sessation classes and vital statistics (birth and death certificates). License Bureau (BMV) & Driver’s License Testing – 75 E. Clinton St., Suite 103, Millersburg, (330) 674-1998; hours: Monday, 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Tuesday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-Noon; Jackie McKee, deputy registrar; Ohio Highway Patrol provides driver’s licensing services, with testing at the fire station, 8378 SR 39, Millersburg; written tests are given at the fire station Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m. (no appointment needed). Map Office – 75 E. Clinton St., Suite 102, Millersburg, (330) 674-6631; hours: weekdays, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; maintains a current set of property maps, monitors land transfers and enforces local regulations regarding surveys; aerial photographs and topographical maps are available for purchase. Ohio Department of Job & Family Services (ODJFS/ Wooster One Stop) – (330) 264-5060; located at 356 W. North St., Wooster; mailing address is PO Box 76, Wooster; handles job services and re-employment. Planning Commission – 2 Court St., Suite 21, Millersburg, (330) 674-8625, hcpc@valkyrie.net, www.holmescounty.com/ planning; Arnold Oliver, director; for more information, see related article in Economy section. Social Security Administration – 2345 Gateway Dr., Wooster, (877) 319-0729, (800) 772-1213, TTY (880) 325-0778, www.ssa.gov; hours: weekdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; accepts/processes claims for retirements, disabilities, deaths, supplemental security incomes and Medicare; Social Security number applications; check earnings records. Soil & Water Conservation District – 62 W. Clinton St., Millersburg, (330) 674-2811, fax (330) 674-3766, www.holmes. oh.nacdnet.org; hours: weekdays, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Michelle Wood, program director; for more information, see related article in Economy section. Title Bureau – 75 E. Clinton St., Suite 104, Millersburg, (330) 674-9711; hours: Monday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Tuesday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Karen Cool-Miller, office manager; auto titles.

The Village of Millersburg Ofﬁcials Contact Information – Millersburg Village Hall, 6 N. Washington St., Millersburg, (330) 674-1886, fax (330) 674-9044, www.millersburgohio.com. Mayor – Jeff Huebner, 3/15 Clerk-Treasurer – Karen Shaffer, 3/15 Administrator – Kevin Brooks Chief of Police – S. Thomas Vaughn Zoning Inspector – Nathan Troyer

he Village of Millersburg experienced another year of tremendous growth, capital improvement projects, and a series of fun family events in our Historic Downtown. The Village completed 2.3 million dollars in capital improvement projects in 2010. The State Route 83 South sidewalk project connected our southern business district allowing for safe pedestrian traffic. We completed construction on a new well field that will enable the Village ample water supply for many exciting projects as we continue to expand in all directions. The Village was the only entity in Holmes County awarded Federal Stimulus Funds and we resurfaced our Historic Downtown and our southern Business District. We completed the reconstruction of E. Jones St. allowing for much safer traffic flow in one of our growing neighborhoods. The Village also constructed new Basketball Courts at Deer Run Park as we continue to develop park facilities for our community. The Village is a major financial supporter of Historic Downtown Millersburg, which is part of the Main Street USA Program. HDM has hosted numerous events in and around our Downtown with the focus being on fun,

Village Council: Ruby Baird ........................................................................12/31/13 Jim Beechy ........................................................................12/31/15 Greg Hardesty...................................................................12/31/13 Devone Polen ....................................................................12/31/13 Michael Uhl .......................................................................12/31/13 Junior Vaughn ...................................................................12/31/15 Village Location – Intersections of SR 39, SR 83, SR 241 & US 62

family, and community. The biggest event that HDM hosts is Old Fashioned Family 4th of July, drawing nearly 3,000 people to Downtown and culminating with “Thunder over Holmes County” Fireworks. Our Downtown experienced tremendous growth in 2010 as we welcomed six new businesses to the District. Although not an HDM event, the Holmes County Antique Festival is also based in Downtown Millersburg and draws an incredible 10,000 people over a two-day event. We have several exciting projects ahead in 2011, including a 38-unit condominium development and the relocation of the Holmes County Fairgrounds and possible construction of an Exposition Center, adding to the already electric atmosphere surrounding our Village. The Village is also looking at another major sidewalk project allowing for a walk ability throughout our entire Business Districts. The Village continues to provide quality service to our residents with exceptional staff in every development and a community friendly way of doing business, Millersburg will always be a great place for a visit, but as many others are quickly realizing, a much better place to live! SUBMITTED BY Mayor Huebner

Other Villages’ Ofﬁcials GLENMONT

KILLBUCK

Contact Information – Glenmont Village Hall, 108 Main St., (330) 377-4179. Mayor – Lester Gray, 12/15 Clerk-Treasurer – Misti Money, 3/15 Village Council – Julie Lint, 12/13; Geraldean Lint, 12/13; Richard McCune, 12/13; Fern C. Sowers, 12/15; Brenda Piatt, 12/13; Victor Gray, 12/15 Population – 283 Village Location – on SR 520, between SR 514 and US 62 (Killbuck)

Contact Information – Killbuck Village Hall, 138 S. Main St., PO Box 424, (330) 276-6601. Mayor – Denny Hahn, 12/15 Fiscal Ofﬁcer – Nyla Burick, appointed, 2015 Village Council – Rick Allison, 12/13; Lisa Kaufman, 12/13; Jeremy Sheetz, 12/13; Tim Carter, 12/13 Population – 839 Village Location – at the intersections of SR 60, US 62 and CR 35

HOLMESVILLE Contact Information – Village Hall, 205 S. Millersburg St., (330) 279-4421. Mayor – Rocky Snyder, 12/15 Village Administrator & Fiscal Ofﬁcer – Michele Gerber, appointed, 2015 Village Council – Sharon Mackey, 12/15; Janet Winterringer, 12/13; Toni Carpenter, 12/13; Dennis Fitzpatric, 12/13; Jason Thompson, 12/13; Dean Dalyrmple, 12/13 Population – 386 Village Location – on SR 83, between US 250 (Wooster) and SR 39 (Millersburg).

NASHVILLE *Current information was not available at time of print.

Contact Information – Nashville Village Hall, off Marion St., (330) 378-2031. Mayor – Craig Walkerow, 12/11 Clerk-Treasurer – Vacant, 12/11 Village Council – Corrina Kerr, 12/09; Elda Runt Messner, 12/09; Tim Smith, 12/09; Loy Walkerow, 12/09; Kim Johnson, 12/31/09, 12/11 Population – 172 Village Location – at the intersections of SR 39, SR 514 and CR 52

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Township Officials The following is a directory of elected officials who serve Holmes County’s 14 townships and the dates their terms expire, as well as population figures.

Trustee – Tim A. Eastep .................................................. 12/31/2015 Fiscal Ofﬁcer – Shelly Shriver ........................................... 3/31/2016

BERLIN TOWNSHIP – Population: 3,857

AINT OWNSHIP – Population: 3,547 Trustee – Timothy L. Hershberger .................................. 12/31/2013 Trustee – Randy Sprang ................................................... 12/31/2013 Trustee – Matthew J. Schneider....................................... 12/31/2015 Fiscal Ofﬁcer – Jean A. Hostetler ..................................... 3/31/2016

Trustee – Robert L. Hochstetler ..................................... 12/31/2013 Trustee – Duane E. Miller ............................................... 12/31/2013 Trustee – John D. Kandel ................................................. 12/31/2015 Fiscal Ofﬁcer – Janet Stutzman ......................................... 3/31/2016

CLARK TOWNSHIP – Population: 3,614 + 114 in part of Baltic Village = 3,728 Trustee – John F. Jorg ....................................................... 12/31/2013 Trustee – Norman Troyer ................................................. 12/31/2013 Trustee – Marvin M. Hershberger .................................. 12/31/2015 Fiscal Ofﬁcer – Nannette Yoder ........................................ 3/31/2016

HARDY TOWNSHIP – Population: 2,317 + 3,326 in Millersburg = 5,643 Trustee – David E. Crilow ............................................... 12/31/2013 Trustee – Richard E. Dye................................................. 12/31/2013 Trustee – David M. Gerber .............................................. 12/31/2015 Fiscal Ofﬁcer – Betty A. Mathie........................................ 3/31/2016

KILLBUCK TOWNSHIP – Population: 1,115 + 839 in Killbuck Village = 1,954 Trustee – Jeff Chaney ....................................................... 12/31/2013 Trustee – Jack Whitney, Jr. ............................................... 12/31/2013 Trustee – Edgar L. Britt ................................................... 12/31/2015 Fiscal Ofﬁcer – Denise Schlabach ..................................... 3/31/2016

NOX OWNSHIP – Population: 1,060 + 35 in part of Nashville = 1,095 Trustee – Edwin D. Dye ................................................... 12/31/2013 Trustee – Wilbur S. Miller ................................................ 12/31/2013 Trustee – Gary L. Morris ................................................. 12/31/2011 Fiscal Ofﬁcer – Kathleen S. Skolmutch ............................ 3/31/2016

ECHANIC OWNSHIP – Population: 2,652 Trustee – Gerald R. Brenly .............................................. 12/31/2013 Trustee – Marion L. Yoder ............................................... 12/31/2013 Trustee – Allen V. Troyer.................................................. 12/31/2015 Fiscal Ofﬁcer – Daniel L. Muse ......................................... 3/31/2016

MONROE TOWNSHIP – Population: 1,401 Trustee – Mitch McDowell .............................................. 12/31/2013 Trustee – Kevin N. Miller ................................................. 12/31/2013

PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP – Population: 2,399 + 386 in Holmesville Village = 2,785 Trustee – Scott Stallman .................................................. 12/31/2013 Trustee – James B. Croskey ............................................. 12/31/2013 Trustee – Gary Lehr ......................................................... 12/31/2015 Fiscal Ofﬁcer – Janice K. Lemon ...................................... 3/31/2016

GOVERNOR JOHN KASICH (R) Contact Information – Riffe Center, 77 S. High St., 30th Floor, Columbus 43215, (614) 466-3555, www.ohio.gov/gov Term Expiration – 1/15 SENATOR NA 22ND DISTRICT Contact Information – Senate House, Room 140, Columbus 43215, (614) 387-0787 Alternative Contact – 6992 TR 466, Lakeville 44683, (330)

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ICHLAND OWNSHIP – Population: 882 + 283 in Glenmont Village = 1,165 Trustee – Kevin W. Grassbaugh ...................................... 12/31/2013 Trustee – Mike Phillips..................................................... 12/31/2013 Trustee – Nolan Mackey .................................................. 12/31/2015 Fiscal Ofﬁcer – C. Jim Patterson ....................................... 3/31/2016

IPLEY OWNSHIP – Population: 2,194 Trustee – James D. Martin ............................................... 12/31/2013 Trustee – Dale J. Sprang ................................................... 12/31/2013 Trustee – Kevin Miller II ................................................. 12/31/2015 Fiscal Ofﬁcer – Amy J. Snyder........................................... 3/31/2016

ALTCREEK OWNSHIP – Population: 3,778 Trustee – Clifford J. Kandel ............................................. 12/31/2013 Trustee – Delbert A. Schlabach....................................... 12/31/2013 Trustee – Bruce Stambaugh............................................. 12/31/2015 Fiscal Ofﬁcer – Vanessa Hershberger ............................... 3/31/2016

ALNUT REEK OWNSHIP – Population: 3,530 Trustee – Arthur L. Hamsher .......................................... 12/31/2013 Trustee – Barry A. Miller ................................................. 12/31/2013 Trustee – Joe Varga ........................................................... 12/31/2015 Fiscal Ofﬁcer – Rita G. Kline ............................................ 3/31/2016

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP – Population: 1,419 + 137 in part of Nashville Village + 58 in part of Loudonville = 1,614 Trustee – Larry D. Kick .................................................... 12/31/2013 Trustee – Jeanie Young .................................................... 12/31/2013 Trustee – Fred H. Wolf ..................................................... 12/31/2015 Fiscal Ofﬁcer – Cheryl K. Wolf.......................................... 3/31/2016

State & Federal Ofﬁcials STATE

Effective January 2012 *Omitted information was not available at time of print*

378-4357 Term Expiration – 12/12 STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVE HALL (R), 97TH DISTRICT Contact Information – 11th Floor, Riffe Center, 77 S. High St., Columbus 43215-6111, (614) 466-2994, www.house.state.oh.us; Term Expiration – 12/31/12 STATE REPRESENTATIVE RON AMSTUTZ (R), 3RD DISTRICT

Contact Information – 10th Floor, Riffe Center, 77 S. High St., Columbus 43215-6111, (614) 466-2994, www.house.state.oh.us; Alternate Address – 4456, Wood Lake Trail, Wooster, OH 44691, (330) 272-7371, www.amstutz.org Term Expiration – 1/16

FEDERAL PRESIDENT BARACK H. OBAMA (D) Contact Information – The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, D.C. 20500, (202) 456-1414, fax (202) 4562461, president@whitehouse.gov, www.whitehouse.gov Term Expiration – 11/12 VICE PRESIDENT JOSEPH BIDEN (D) Contact Information – The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, D.C. 20500, (202) 456-1414, fax (202) 4562461, vice.president@whitehouse.gov, www.whitehouse.gov Term Expiration – 11/12 US REPRESENTATIVE BOB GIBBS (R), 18TH DISTRICT Contact Information – 315 Cannon House Ofﬁce Building, Washington, D.C. 20515, (202) 225-6265, fax (202) 225-3394, gibbs.house.gov Alternative Contact – 137 E. Iron Ave., Dover 44622, (866) 910-7577 or (330) 364-4300, fax (330) 364-4330. Term Expiration – 1/13 US SENATOR ROB PORTMAN (R) Contact Information – 713 Hart Senate Ofﬁce Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, (202) 224-2315, fax (202) 228-6321, portman.senate.gov Alternative Contact – 1301 E. 9th St., Suite 1710, Cleveland 44114, (216) 522-7272 Term Expiration – 1/2/13

Millersburg Berlin North – Berlin Community Building, 5481 Elm St., Berlin Berlin South – Berlin Community Building, 5481 Elm St., Berlin Clark Twp. – Keim Lumber, 4465 SR 557, Charm Hardy Twp. – District #1 Firehouse, 8478 SR 39 W., Millersburg Killbuck Twp. – Killbuck Township Firehouse, 310 N. Main St., Killbuck Knox Twp. – Nashville Church of Christ, 13457 SR 39 E, Nashville Mechanic Precinct – Miley Community Center, 1332 SR 83, Millersburg Millersburg East – Holmes County Catholic Center, 379 S. Crawford St., Millersburg Millersburg West – Holmes County Catholic Center, 379 S. Crawford St., Millersburg Monroe Twp. – Cornerstone Community Church, 6029 SR 754, Millersburg Paint Twp. – Paint Township Fire Station, 2089 US 62, Winesburg Prairie Twp. – Freedom Road Apostolic Church, 8151 SR 83 N, Holmesville Richland Twp. – Glenmont School/Community Center, 108 Main St., Glenmont Ripley Twp. – Ripley Church of Christ, 12298 CR 330, Big Prairie Saltcreek Twp. – Saltcreek Twp. Ofﬁce Building, 7703-A SR 241, Millersburg Walnut Creek Twp. – Walnut Creek Community Building, 4877 Olde Pump St., Walnut Creek Washington Twp. East – Western Holmes Lakeville Fire Station, 13979 SR 226, Lakeville Washington Twp. West – Washington Twp. Building, 16135 TR 458, Loudonville

MATTRESSES

US SENATOR SHERROD BROWN (D) Contact Information – 713 Hart Senate Ofﬁce Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, (202) 224-2315, fax (202) 228-6321, senator_Brown@brown.senate.gov, www.brown.senate.gov. Alternative Contact – 1301 E. Ninth St., Suite 1710, Cleveland 44114, (216) 522-7272, fax (216) 522-2239 Term Expiration – 1/2/13

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Contact Information – 75 E. Clinton St., Millersburg, (330) 674-5921, www.holmescountyboardofelections.com Director – Lisa Welch Primary Elections 2012 – Tuesday, March 6 (vote on various ofﬁces); Tuesday, June 12 (vote on US House of Representatives and delegates for Presidential) General Election – Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 Hours – Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. More Information – One must be registered at least 30 days prior to election to vote. If you have moved recently, or if unsure of where to vote, call the board of elections.

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Our Amish Neighbors “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the father is not in him.” – I John 2:15

aken from the Bible, these words explain why the Amish choose to live the way they do – simply and without fanfare. A curiosity to some, an attraction to others, the Amish community of North Central Ohio is centered in Holmes County and extends into portions of several surrounding counties. Horsedrawn buggies share the landscape in many areas, giving the country a quaint feel of yesteryear. Holmes County is home to a large concentration of Amish, the majority of whom live in the eastern half of the county. A recent assessment places more than 30,000 persons in this area’s Amish community, making it the world’s largest (with Lancaster County, Pennsylvania being second). Generally, most Amish live in homes without electricity, wear very plain clothing and do not drive motorpowered vehicles, however some orders do not allow telephones and generated power. They hold church services in a yard or barn during the summer and in homes during the winter. Like the Pilgrims and Puritans, the Amish migrated to America in search of religious freedom. But unlike other religious denominations, the Amish have retained the lifestyle of their ancestors. Their often unwritten set of rules, the Ordnung, governs the use of machinery, styles of clothing and other facets of everyday life. The Amish are an outgrowth of the Anabaptist movement that occurred in 16th-century Europe.

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They were looked upon as radicals in the days of Swiss Protestant Reformation, earning the name Anabaptists because they rejected infant baptism. The name “Amish” was derived from the surname of Jacob Amman, a bishop who believed some Anabaptists were becoming too wordly and were not strictly following the principles of excommunication and shunning that were part of the Anabaptist movement in the late 1600s. Nearly a century later, between 50 and 100 Amish families arrived in America. Numerous others followed in the 19th century, resulting in major settlements in Pennsylvania. Various “orders” of Amish continued to be created over the decades, slowly spreading into Ohio. The Amish who live in Holmes County and the surrounding counties share speciﬁc beliefs and values. These include the general eschewing of modern or “worldly” amenities (such as automobiles and electricity); education only to the eighth grade; religious services held in homes rather than in church buildings; plain dress; and the use of High German in church services and Low German (Pennsylvania Dutch) in the home. There are several orders of Amish represented in the Holmes/ Wayne area. Some of these are the Old Order Amish, the Swartzentruber Amish (a branch of the Old Order Amish), the New Order Amish and the Beachy Amish. The Amish community of Ohio traces its history in this region back to Jonas Stutzman, believed to be the ﬁrst Amish settler in the Holmes and Wayne County area. Stutzman – who came to Ohio from Somerset County, Pennsylvania – built a cabin near the fertile valley of the Walnut Creek in 1809; the next year, four Amish families joined him. After 1810, the region welcomed families bearing the names which are now familiar in the Amish (and Mennonite community – the Millers, Yoders, Troyers, Masts, Hershbergers, Beachys,

Weavers, Schrocks, Zooks, and Schlabach and many others. This population continued to increase steadily, but around the turn of the 20th century, a serious rift occurred. A growing group began to dress fashionably, shave their beards and adopt what were considered “liberal” attitudes and lifestyles. This group eventually adopted the Mennonite faith, and a large Mennonite population exists alongside the Amish today. The Amish take each word in the Bible literally. As much as possible, they try to live in 21st-century America as their predecessors lived in 16th-century Europe. Today, the Amish culture is still somewhat based on agriculture, although many Amish have undertaken other occupations in recent years. Many are ﬁne craftsmen skilled in woodworking, carpentry and cabinetmaking, while others run their own businesses, including blacksmith, engine-repair and buggy-repair shops and furniture stores. Still others run or work in shops and restaurants that are popular among tourists. Most of the work focuses on keeping families living close together to preserve relationships and create a sense of safety. When learning about the Amish way of life, it is important not to generalize, but instead take time to ask questions about the subtle and sometimes grand differences between different church communities. While some allow internet access use for business, others do not. Clothing for both men and women varies depending on individual regulations within the communities. Additionally, taking photos of people in the Amish communnity is usually considered highly offensive and intrusive on the privacy of many members of the church.

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Pomerene Hospital

HEALTH CARE

Contact Information – 981 Wooster Rd., Millersburg; (330) 674-1015, www.pomerenehospital.org. CEO Administrator – Tony Snyder Number of Beds – 55 Number of Staff – Over 30 active medical staff physicians, 325 employees plus 90 volunteers Services – Ambulatory Care, Cardiology, Community Outreach, Dietetic Nutrition Counseling Program, Educational Programs, a Wide Variety of Services for the Amish, Emergency Care, Express Care, Laboratory, Intensive Care Nursing, Maternity/OB, Midwifery Services, Medical/Surgical Nursing, Occupational Care, Occupational Therapy, Organ Donation & Procurement, Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Radiology, Rehabilitative Services, Respiratory Care, Sleep Lab, Social Services, Speech Therapy,, Personalized Online Medication Tracking, Open Bore MRI Unit, Surgical Services, Volunteer Program, Express Care for when your physician is unavailable, a Web Nursery so family and friends can see newborns online and Wound Care.

accreditation from the Joint Commission (JCAHO) confirming the level of medical care offered meets or exceeds national Pomerene Hospital opened its doors for patients on June standards for quality. Pomerene Hospital also received the 1, 1937. The medical staff consisted of 10 physicians. The Northcoast 99 Award in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010 and original facility, consisting of a six-bed women’s ward, a 2011. In addition, our laboratory, radiology and respiratory three-bed obstetrical ward and a nursery of five cribs, held a departments also received accreditations for quality in care. feeling of home for patients. The hospital has certainly grown Our emergency department is available 24 hours, seven days through the years, and patients still have a feeling of home a week and sees nearly 13,000 patients each year. The medical when they receive care at the facility. staff takes great pride in delivering the best in medical care to In 2009, Pomerene Hospital was a recipient of the all those who come through our doors. Hospital Value IndexTM: Best in ValueTM Award, which The hospital also offers a number of community outreach recognizes high marks in quality, affordability, efficiency, and or educational programs serving as a medical resource for patient satisfaction. The hospital is accredited by the Joint information on health topics important to our community. For Commission (JCAHO). more information contact the Public Relations and Marketing Whether you are a visitor to our area or a long time resident of Department: Rebecca Ragon, (330) 674-1584, ext. 1763. the county, you’ll find the staff at Pomerene Hospital can take care of your medical needs with a sense of urgency, skill and COMMUNITY OUTREACH compassion. The facility offers full medical services through a team of highly trained medical and nursing professionals. * Community Outreach on the Mobile Unit, provided When patients and their families have come to Pomerene at a variety of locations in the county throughout the Hospital, they have always been impressed with the year; screenings typically offered include: blood pressure, attentiveness shown by staff, the high level of compassion cholesterol-Lipid Panel, glucose/blood sugar, osteoporosis, exhibited by our nurses and the skill of our physicians. ovarian cancer and prostate cancer. In 2004 and 2006, Pomerene Hospital received the Ohio * Diabetes Lunch Bunch Support Group Award for Excellence recognizing the facility as a leader * Health-related educational lectures and classes. in quality care. In 2005, the facility obtained once again, View the website for more information.

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Dunlap Community Hospital

Contact Information – 832 S. Main St., (330) 682-3010, www.dunlaphospital.org. Interim President/CEO – Marchelle L. Suppan, D.P.M., MBA Departments – Emergency and Medical Surgical Departments (staffed by residency trained, board-certiﬁed emergency physicians), Intensive Care Unit, full-service medical Laboratory, Nuclear Medicine, Dunlap Family Birth Center, Dunlap Healthworks (occupational health), operating room for inpatient and outpatient procedures, Imaging Services, Sleep Lab, Cardiac Stress Lab, Education, Surgery, Endoscopy, Dunlap Center for Pain Management,

Rehabilitation Services and Dunlap West, Dunlap Transportation Services and Mobile Medical Unit, which serves small communities through the region with health screenings, educational programs, and occupational and preventive services, Women’s Health Services, Dunlap Surgical Services, Health Information Management. Visiting Hours – Open visiting hours at patient’s discretion. No. of Licensed Beds – Critical-access hospital of 25 beds No. of Physicians – 99; 7 Allied Health Professionals No. of Nurses – 98 Non-medical Employees –149

Wooster Community Hospital

Wooster Community Hospital Contact Information – 1761 Beall Ave., (330) 263-8100, www.woosterhospital.org. HealthPoint Contact Information – 3727 Friendsville Road, (330) 202-3300 Staff – Currently, more than 890 employees are on the hospital’s staff. Specialties – There are more than 100 physicians on the active medical staff, covering the following specialties: Anesthesiology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Emergency Medicine, ENT/Otolaryngology, Endocrinology, Family Practice, Gastroenterology, General/Vascular Surgery, Geriatrics, Hermatology/Oncology, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Nephrology, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Pain Management, Pediatrics, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Podiatry, Pulmonary Medicine, Rheumatology, Sleep Medicine and Urology. More Information – Wooster Community Hospital is a 150-bed, full-service and acute-care facility. The hospital offers a complete range of inpatient and outpatient services, including Total Joint Replacement, Inpatient Rehabilitation, 64-slice CT Scan, Open MRI, PET/CT Scan, Sleep Disorders Center, Wound Healing Center (including Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy), Intensive Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit (telemetry), Home Health Care Services (Adult & Pediatric), Ambulatory Care Center and Surgery, Heart Center (including pediatric ultrasound and cardiac catheterization

laboratory) and Endoscopy. HealthPoint – The hospital’s HealthPoint facility was conceived and designed to combine the many components of rehabilitation, diagnostics, prevention, health and wellness, and treatment into one convenient location. Degreed healthcare professionals provide services at HealthPoint, including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Exercise Science, Nutrition, Aquatic Therapy, Strengthening and Conditioning, Massotherapy and Sports Speciﬁc Training. Additionally, Outpatient Imaging Services located at HealthPoint include Digital Mammography, Open MRI, CT Scan and Bone Density Management, all in a convenient location.

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Just for Seniors HEALTHCARE & RETIREMENT FACILITIES Oak Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center – 130 Buena Vista St., Baltic, (330) 897-4311; Kevin Daubenmire, administrator; Vanessa Immel, director of admissions and community relations. This 100-bed nursing facility offers 24-hour services; includes a 16-bed secured Alzheimer’s unit and a 46-bed secured behavioral unit; provides patients with a structured setting for Alzheimer’s behavior management; Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, VA and private pay accepted. Buck Creek Apartments – 366 S. Railroad St., Killbuck, (330) 276-0073; This apartment complex features one two-bedroom private-entrance unit and 23 one-bedroom units; all appliances are furnished, and monthly rent is based on income; laundry facilities on site. Holmes County Home – 7260 SR 83, Holmesville, (330) 279-2801, www.holmescounty.com/hchome; Leslee Mast, administrator. This country-owned and administered 60-bed facility is located between Holmesville and Millersburg and offers long- and short-term custodial care, respite care and adult day care. Majora Lane Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care Inc. – 105 Majora Lane, Millersburg, (330) 674-4444; Jeannie Flossie, administrator; Dr. Robert Hart, medical director; Dr. Rodney Miller, rehab/medical director. This 80-bed intermediate- and skilled-nursing facility includes a separate unit for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients; 17 private rooms; offers physical, speech and occupational therapies (private skilled rehabilitation rooms); Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance and private pay accepted. Millersburg Sunshine Villa – 149 E. Jones St., Millersburg, (330) 674-3507, Mary Ellen Ryan, administrator; a 40-unit apartment complex with one bedroom, living room, full kitchen and bath; for those 62 or older or handicapped; government subsidy; activities on site. Millersburg Villa Resort – 149 E. Jones St., Millersburg, (330) 674-3507, Mary Ellen Ryan, administrator; nine two-bedroom, two-bath apartments, with attached garage; no government subsidy; for those 55 or older. Provider Services – 6180 SR 83 N, Millersburg, (330) 674-0015; operates the following facilities: * Fairview Adult Group Home – 512 W. Jackson St., Millersburg, (330) 763-2211. * Greenﬁeld – 1405 Wooster Rd., Millersburg, (330) 674-1026; residential-style independent and assisted living; located next to the Millersburg Medical Center. * Scenic Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center – 8067 TR 334 (off SR 83), Millersburg, (330) 6740015; Joe Altieri, administrator; offers long-term care and behavior management; Medicare, PAGE 36

Medicaid, private pay, private insurance and Veterans contract accepted. * Sycamore Run Nursing Center – 6180 SR 83, Millersburg, (330) 674-0015; Kirk Hartline, administrator; skilled respite and traditional longterm care; Medicare, Medicaid, private pay, private insurance and Veterans contract accepted. Walnut Hills Retirement Community – 4748 Olde Pump St., Walnut Creek, (330) 893-3200, info@WalnutHillsLiving. com, www.WalnutHillsLiving.com; Jeremy Kauffman, executive director. This not-for-proﬁt retirement community offers many lifestyles, all on a 110-acre campus in beautiful Walnut Creek. Lifestyle options include independent living homes at The Meadows and The Commons and catered living apartments and assisted living suites at the Retirement Home. The campus also offers a Memory Support Household for individuals with early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s, as well as in-patient and out-patient rehabilitation (physical, occupational, and speech therapies) and long-term nursing care.

SENIOR CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Retired Senior Volunteer Program (R.S.V.P.) – 170 Parkview Dr., Millersburg; Georgianna Cool, director, (330) 674-0580.

SENIOR SERVICES Area Agency on Aging, Region 9 Inc. – 60788 Southgate Rd., Byesville 43723, (800) 945-4250, www.aaa9.org, aaa9@aaa9.org; hours: weekdays, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; this agency helps people, communities and organizations prepare for and address challenges in aging and the rapid growth of the older population. Golden Buckeye Program – Ohio Department of Aging, 50 W. Broad St., 9th Floor, Columbus 43215-3363, (866) 243-5678, www.goldenbuckeye.com; hours: weekdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Golden Buckeye cards are issued to Ohioans 60 years of age and older and to those Ohioans who are certiﬁed totally and permanently disabled as deﬁned by Social Security. Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) – (800) 282-0880, TDD (800) 868-1557, www.odod.state.oh.us; hours: weekdays, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; program for adults aged 65 and over (or totally and permanently disabled) to help reduce the heating bills for those who meet certain eligibility requirements; amount of aid received is dependent upon annual income, and household size; Ohio residents living in government housing or residing in nursing homes or other extended health care facilities do not qualify if their heating costs are included in their rent. Long-Term Care Ombudsman – (614) 466-5500, www. ltcohio.org; hours: weekdays, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; this agency serves as an advocate for nursing home residents; it

investigates complaints from families, residents and nursing-facility workers, investigates home-health-care complaints, and provides information on how to choose a nursing facility. Medicare – 1-800-MEDICARE, (800) 633-4227; TTY or TDD (877) 486-2048; this phone service provides general information about Medicare, updated information about health-plan options in your community; information about Medicare supplemental insurance (Medigap); phone numbers for assistance with billing questions about Medicare claims or for help with more complex questions about health insurance; upon request, copies of the “Medicare and You” handbook or audiotape are available in English or Spanish.

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Human Services American Cancer Society – Local office at The Cleveland Clinic Wooster, 721 E. Milltown Rd., Wooster; (330) 287-4605 or (888) 227-6446, Ext. 8061; Polly Anne Johnson, patient navigator; links those dealing with cancer to needed programs and resources; hours: weekdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; regional office, 525 N. Broad St., Canfield 44406; (888) ACS-OHIO (toll-free), www.cancer.org; Lynne Nunley, health initiatives director; hours: weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; provides information and programs about prevention and early detection of cancer; offers educational programs; supports cancer research.

Ohio 44663; (888) 364-5965, kﬁsher@bbbseco.com, www. bbbseco.com; the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters is to develop and nurture quality relationships between children and volunteers to guide each child toward their greatest potential; includes school-based mentoring. Volunteers needed.

Caring Therapy Canines – Brenda Z., (330) 345-3569, Linda (330) 336-4044 contacts; www.caringtherapycanines.com; provides pet therapy for nursing homes, hospitals, promotes responsible pet ownership and gives bite-prevention programs; all dogs are certified therapy dogs; fun functions include American Heart Association – 4682 Douglas Circle NW, Kids’ Day, reading to dogs, health fairs, summer camps, and Canton, 44718, (800) 242-8721 or (330) 478-8383, www.heart. informational programs on what therapy dog work is. org; national organization committed to building a world free of cardiovascular diseases and strokes by funding heart and Counseling Center of Wayne & Holmes Counties – Holmes stroke research and education; services include general public County office, 212 N. Washington St., Millersburg; (330) 674and professional education programs, referrals, free health 6697, www.ccwhc.org; Susan D. Buchwalter, president/CEO; care information, speakers and volunteer opportunities. hours: Monday/Thursday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Tuesday, (Millersburg office) Noon-5 p.m.; Wednesday/Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; provides American Lung Association – 6100 Rockside Woods Blvd. comprehensive and confidential mental health services, #260, Independence, 44131, (216) 524-5846 or (800) 586- including individual and family counseling, crisis intervention, 4872, midland@midlandlung.org, www.lungusa.org, www. consultation, assessment, training and employee assistance; midlandlung.org, Ann Melville, contact; national organization offices also in Orrville, Rittman and Wooster. provides public education about the dangers of smoking and how to control and break the habit; also provides information Every Woman’s House – 186 W. Jackson St., Millersburg; (330) about asthma and other lung diseases; offers smoking cessation 674-1020, www.everywomanshouse.org; 24/7 hotline (800) clinics; and supports research. 686-1122; provides emergency shelter for women who are victims of domestic violence or sexual assault; includes 24-hour American Red Cross – PO Box 70, Millersburg; (330) 674- availability, counseling, advocacy and community education. 5861 or (330) 763-3351, pager (330) 763-3351, fax (330) 3783865, langpa@valkyrie.net; Patricia Ann Lang, executive Goodwill Industries – The Holmes County Retail Store, 1098 director; Larry Lee Lang, assistant director. Provides disaster Glen Dr., Millersburg; (330) 264-1300, Ext. 257; Judy Delaney, relief, classes on water safety, first aid and CPR; emergency president; retail store hours: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; communication to military personnel; it also administers a Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; non-profit organization provides countywide aphaeresis program. training and transitional employment to people facing barriers to employment; contract work for industries. Arthritis Foundation – Great Lakes Region, NE Ohio, 430 Richmond Rd., Suite 240, Cleveland, 44128; (216) 831-7000, ext. Holmes County Department of Jobs & Family Services – 114 or (800) 245-2275, ext. 114, www.arthritis.org; Mary Bird, see County Officials & Agencies, page 28. program director; office hours: weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. The mission is to support research to find the cure for and prevention Holmes County Education Foundation – see Education section, of arthritis and to improve the quality of life for those affected page 22. by arthritis. Offers arthritis education, exercise classes and Holmes County Family and Children First Council – 85 N. programs that teach skills for taking control of arthritis. Grant St., Millersburg; (330) 674-1111, kellyk01@odifs.state. Beacon House – 732 Spink St., Wooster; (330) 262-1410, www. oh.us, www.holmesfcfc.org; Kathy Kelly, coordinator; office stepsatlibertycenter.org; Louree Edington, residential counselor; hours: weekdays, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The Holmes County hours: weekdays, 24 hours a day; residential treatment center Family & Children First Council is a diverse partnership of for women recovering from chemical dependency; provides organizations and individuals committed to improving the well case management, counseling and group therapy; (see Pathway being of children and families. Through shared resources and a coordinated service delivery system, Council works with parents House, for men’s treatment center). and organizations to empower families to reach their potential Better Business Bureau – 1434 Cleveland Ave., NW PO Box in a strong community environment. The coordinator helps 8017, Canton; (330) 454-9401 or (800) 362-0494, info@cantonbbb. develop service coordination plans for multi-system youth and org, www.cantonbbb.org; helps consumers avoid problems in families; oversees service coordination training, determines the marketplace; helps resolve buyer-seller disputes; promotes case-management responsibility and collaborates to identify and secure necessary resources to help children and families. fair business practices; helps businesses to self-regulate. Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Ohio (serving Wayne, Holmes County Habitat for Humanity – (330) 674-4663; Holmes, Carroll, Harrison and Tuscarawas Counties) – 1260 Christian organization builds or renovates houses using Monroe Ave., Suite 100 D, PO Box 6099, New Philadelphia, donated or purchased materials; families in need put in “sweat

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equity” and buy the house with a no-interest mortgage; call for Outreach Community Living Services – 142 W. Liberty St. Suite application or to volunteer. 3-A, Wooster; (330) 263-0862; Mary Lloyd, director; office hours: weekdays, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; works with developmentally Holmes County Kidney Fund Inc. – PO Box 172, Berlin; (330) disabled adults, group homes, and adult living in community. 674-3980 or (330) 674-6268; Marv Yoder, president; private group provides information and financial aid to persons with Pathway House – 245 Beall Ave., Wooster; (330) 262-6903, www. various types of kidney disease who have no insurance; also steps-ewh.org; Guy Kellem, primary counselor; Mike Braatz, helps with medication and medical supply costs and provides residential coordinator; office hours: weekdays, 24 hours a day; reimbursement for transportation to dialysis treatment facilities residential treatment center for men recovering from chemical for people with limited incomes or no insurance; annual fund- dependency; provides case management, counseling and group raising event is an auction held on the first Saturday in June at therapy (see Beacon House, for women’s treatment center). the Mt. Hope Auction Barn. Planned Parenthood of North Central Ohio – 334 E. Milltown Hospice of Holmes County part of Hospice & Palliative Care Rd., (330) 345-7798; www.plannedparenthood.org; Heidi Sands, of Greater Wayne County – 931 Wooster Rd., Millersburg; clinic manager; office hours: Monday/Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.-6 (330) 674-8448, mraber@holmeshealth.org; Marilyn Raber, p.m.; Tuesday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Planned Parenthood provides director; Bridget Menuez, clinical coordinator. Medicare- medical examinations, birth control and pregnancy testing; certified service of the Holmes County Health Department also HIV and STD testing for both men and women, and breast provides compassionate care for the terminally ill, allowing the and cervical cancer testing for women; community education, dying patient to remain in the comfort of his or her home with mid-life services for women. the family and friends nearby; services include: skilled nursing, hospice aide, homemaker, social services, and chaplain, no one Rainbow of Hope Foundation – PO Box 8, Mt. Hope; (330) is denied service because of inability to pay; funded in part by 674-5062; Martin Yoder, contact person; provides financial aid to children and their families who are unable to pay medical donations and fund-raising activities. costs resulting from catastrophic illness; services are provided Hospice & Palliative Care of Greater Wayne County – to children from infancy to 18 years of age. 2525 Back Orrville Rd., Wooster; (330) 264-4899 or (800) 8846547, www.wchospice.org; Colleen Nettleton, RN, CHPCA, Salvation Army of Holmes County – 163 S. Clay St., (330) 674executive director; Tom Swope, MSW, LSW, clinical director; 5151; office hours: Monday/Wednesday, 9-11:30 a.m.; provides Dr. David Lance Sr., D.O., medical director; office hours: emergency assistance; “we are the last resort.” weekdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; provides compassionate, patientcentered hospice and palliative care, caregiver support and Shar-A-Christmas – PO Box 228, Millersburg; (330) 674-GIFT; bereavement services to all experiencing the impact of serious non-profit, community-supported agency provides food and illness and loss; palliative care is a consultative service to assist personal hygiene items to families and children. doctors to care for their patients; hospice and palliative care are provided in the patient’s home, nursing facility, assisted-living Springhaven Inc. – 15550 Durstine Rd., PO Box 265, Mt. Eaton 44659; (330) 359-6100 or (330) 893-8100; Lavina Millerfacility or hospitals in Wayne county and surrounding areas. Weaver, director; Janice Hershberger and Sharon Riley, 2-1-1 – A program of United Way of Wayne and Holmes counselors; sessions by appointment only. Organization Counties, Inc. and housed in United Way’s building, 215 S. provides outpatient mental health counseling with a Christian Walnut St., call 2-1-1 (24-hour information referral, 365 days perspective for individuals and families. a year) by internet, www.211wayneholmes.org; or by walk-in office hours: weekdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; the only comprehensive STEPS at Liberty Center – 104 Spink St., Wooster; (330) 264information and referral service serving Wayne and Holmes 8498, www.steps-ewh.org; Bobbi Douglas, executive director; Counties. Connects people with the appropriate health or office hours: Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; provides support and treatment for persons with alcohol human service resource to meet their needs. and other drug-related problems; assessments, referrals, outGateway Love Center – 1291 Massillon Rd., Millersburg; (330) patient counseling and after-care services. 674-2504; Mark & Dorothy Rohrer, director; office hours: Monday, 1-6 p.m.; Wednesday/Friday, 1-4:30 p.m. Christian- VolunteerLink – 215 S. Walnut St., Wooster, PO Box 548, centered ministry helps individuals with emergency food needs Dial 2-1-1, www.uwwayneholmes.org; office hours: 24/7; a clearinghouse for volunteers and agencies who use volunteers; and offers spiritual guidance; services are free. maintains a list of volunteer opportunities available in the Mental Health and Recovery Board – 1985 Eagle Pass, Wayne and Holmes county area; information can be accessed Wooster; (330) 674-5772, www.whmhrb.org; Judy Wortham by visiting the United Way website, www.uwwayneholmes.org; Wood, executive director; board is responsible for planning, or by calling 2-1-1 and requesting the Volunteer Directory. funding and evaluating mental health and substance-abuse Your Human Resource Center – 186 W. Jackson St., Millersburg; services through contracts with other social-service agencies. (330) 674-4608 or (800) 721-9472; Robert Zeh, director; Joseph Northern Ohio Hemophilia Foundation – 5000 Rockside Rd., Messner, assistant director and Holmes County office manager Suite 230, Independence 44131; (800) 554-4366, www.nohf.org; and assistant director; officer hours: Monday/Wednesday/ enhances the quality of life for people with genetic bleeding Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday/Thursday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; provides disorders and their families, through advocacy, education, assessments, referrals and outpatient counseling in the areas of substance abuse, mental health counseling, family and marital research and other constituency services. conflicts, and parenting; sliding fee scale.

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United Way of Wayne & Holmes Counties Mission – “Uniting people and resources in a community-wide effort to improve lives.” Contact Information – 215 S. Walnut St., (330) 264-5576, www.uwwayneholmes.org Executive Director – Brenda Linnick Hours – Weekdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Fundraising Goal – $1,300,000

nited Way has a proud history of raising and distributing funds dating back to 1940. But today, United Way is focused on taking that history to new heights by focusing on issues, strategies and the actions needed to improve lives and creating lasting change in our communities. We have broadened our definition of resources, moving beyond just dollars to include people’s time, talents, goods and expertise. Today, United Way exists for one reason – to help us come together as a community to identify and address the issues that take all of us working together to solve. Issues like making sure children enter school ready to learn, that all people have access to primary health, and that everyone has access to the tools to create family and economic stability can only be addressed with a collective community focus and action. Beyond trying to make sure that people in crisis have access to basic emergency needs, United Way works to access community needs to address education, income and health. These are the building blocks for a strong community – quality education for children, self-sufficient families and access to primary health care. It takes an entire continuum to help get people back on their feet. No single shelter, meal program or child care center can solve the complex challenges people face today. We invest resources in the community through partnering with nonprofit organizations, education, government and business and industry to build holistic solutions to solve complex and long-term issues. We work to strengthen everyday systems for those who need help today while also looking down the road to the future so fewer people will need help tomorrow. We accomplish this by doing the following: 1. Setting an agenda to address the community’s important human care issues. 2. Using our problem-solving capacity to work to develop an impact plan. 3. Enlisting support and gathering resources from all areas of the community – not just monetary, but in kind resources and volunteers. 4. Implementing the community’s plan. 5. Evaluating the outcomes of the plan. United Way supports some 34 programs and partners with 20 local agencies that help people everyday. While United Way does not provide direct services to individuals and families, it does, however, operate 2-1-1 the local information and referral program available by phone or online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Residents of Holmes County can access this free, confidential service which will connect them to health and human service organizations that can help with everything from core emergency services to help with mental health resources, job training, youth programming, and many other needs as they occur.

2-1-1 2-1-1 is an easy- to- remember telephone number that connects people with important services and volunteer opportunities. 2-1-1 helps people ﬁnd and give help simply 2-1-1 is one central phone number that helps people get the needed assistance Every hour of every day, someone in the United States needs essential services—from ﬁnding substance abuse assistance to securing adequate care for a child or an aging parent. Faced with a dramatic increase in the number of agencies and help lines, people often don’t know where to turn. In many cases, people end up going without these necessary and readily available services because they do not know where to start. While services that are offered through 2-1-1 vary from community to community, 2-1-1 provides callers with information about and referrals to human services for every day needs and in times of crisis. For example, 2-1-1 can offer access to the following types of services:

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* Basic Human Needs Resource: food banks, clothing closets, shelters, rent assistance, utility assistance. * Physical and Mental Health Resources: health insurance programs, Medicaid and Medicare, maternal health, Children’s Health Insurance Program, medical information lines, crisis intervention services, support groups, counseling, drug and alcohol intervention and rehabilitation. * Employment Supports: ﬁnancial assistance, job training, transportation assistance, education programs. * Support for Older Americans and Persons with Disabilities: adult day care, congregate meals, Meals on Wheels, respite care, home health care, transportation, homemaker services. * Support for Children, Youth and Families: childcare, afterschool programs, Head Start, family resource centers, summer camps and recreation programs, mentoring, tutoring, protective services. * Volunteer Opportunities and Donations.

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