Holmes County Today 2013 Community Guide by Gannett NEO

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WELCOME TO HOLMES COUNTY TODAY 2013

pectrum Publications gratefully acknowledges the many people throughout Holmes County who took time to answer questions and provide information for this, the 23rd 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), Now & Then (a monthly magazine for the mature readers of Wayne County) and HerSide (Wayne and Holmes County’s women’s magazine). 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

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 ..................................................................................29 STATE & FEDERAL OFFICIALS ..................................................................30 WHERE DO I VOTE? ...................................................................................31

HEALTH CARE POMERENE HOSPITAL ........................................................................ 34 OTHER AREA HOSPITALS ..........................................................................35 JUST FOR SENIORS .......................................................................................31 HUMAN SERVICES ........................................................................................37 SUPPORT GROUPS ........................................................................................39 UNITED WAY OF WAYNE & HOLMES COUNTIES...................................39

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INDEX OF ADVERTISERS ..................................................................... 2 HOLMES COUNTY WILDLIFE ............................................................. 19 MAP ................................................................................................................24 A GROWING POPULATION................................................................. 32 © 2012 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 PUBLISHER ...............................................................ANDREW S. DIX SALES MANAGER ....................................................RHONDA GEER MANAGING EDITOR ................................................LANCE WHITE EDITOR, SPECTRUM PUBLICATIONS .........................CATIE NOYES SALES REPRESENTATIVES ........................................AMANDA NIXON & DONNA TOMAK

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STATISTICS

LIVING IN HOLMES COUNTY

1990..............................................................................................32,849 2000..............................................................................................38,943 2010..............................................................................................41,366

LAND

Square Miles ................................................................................... 423 Number of Farms ......................................................................... 1510 Average Acreage/Farm ................................................................. 120 Acres of land in farms ............................................................ 181,000 Major Commodities................................................................... Dairy Topography.................................... Rolling and steep glaciated hills Vegetation.............................................................. Mixed oak forests Rivers/Lakes.................................. Killbuck Creek, Mohican River, Lake Buckhorn & Odell Lake

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

WORK FORCE Unemployment Rate (2011).....................................................6.1% Total Labor Force (2011) ..........................................................19,700 Total Employment, all industries .............................................18,500 Private wage/salary workers .....................................................71.0% Government Workers ................................................................8% Self-employed Workers .............................................................19.0% Unpaid Family Workers ............................................................2%

FAST FACTS * Founded – 1824 * 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, 18641943 Jonathan Chapman – known as “Johnny Appleseed,” 1775-1847 Alta Weiss – ﬁrst nationally known female baseball player, 18901964

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

Alpine Structures ........................................................................................................................................................... Inside Back Cover Autoworks Collision Center ......................................................................................................................................................................14 Boyd & Wurthmann Restaurant ...............................................................................................................................................................39 Chaffee Chiropractic ..................................................................................................................................................................................33 First Knox National Bank ..........................................................................................................................................................................35 Habitat Restore ............................................................................................................................................................. Inside Back Cover Holmes Oil Distributing ............................................................................................................................................................................31 Harold’s Equipment ...................................................................................................................................................... Inside Back Cover Holmes Pest Control, Inc. ............................................................................................................................................. Inside Back Cover Holmes Tire, LLC .......................................................................................................................................................... Inside Back Cover Home Appliance ........................................................................................................................................................................ Back Cover Hospice & Palliative Care of Greater Wayne County ...........................................................................................................................18 Jim Barnhart Auto Body............................................................................................................................................... Inside Back Cover Kaufman’s Country Bakery.......................................................................................................................................... Inside Back Cover Kidron Sports Center, LLC ..........................................................................................................................................Inside Front Cover Lackman’s Sewing Center ............................................................................................................................................Inside Front Cover Millersburg Oil, Inc.....................................................................................................................................................................................07 Mt. Hope Bicycle ........................................................................................................................................................... Inside Back Cover Orrville Railroad ........................................................................................................................................................................................37 Premier Hearing ............................................................................................................................................................ Inside Back Cover Parts Place of Millersburg, The .................................................................................................................................... Inside Back Cover Pomerene Hospital .....................................................................................................................................................................................37 Rainbow of Hope .......................................................................................................................................................................................20 Rick Hawkins Lumber .................................................................................................................................................. Inside Back Cover Rural King Ohio .........................................................................................................................................................................................05 Save & Serve Thrift Shop ..........................................................................................................................................................................27 Smith Ambulance/Medical Alarms ............................................................................................................................. Inside Back Cover Sunny Vale Farms ..........................................................................................................................................................Inside Front Cover Village Motors................................................................................................................................................................ Inside Back Cover Wayne College/University of Akron ........................................................................................................................................................18 Wayne Garage Door ..................................................................................................................................................... Inside Back Cover Wayne Health Services & Supplies, Inc.......................................................................................................................Inside Front Cover Wooster Eye Center ...................................................................................................................................................................................27 Wooster Orthopaedics ...............................................................................................................................................................................15

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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 about half a million unique visits annually. The Holmes County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism MAST Bureau is here to help our members succeed. 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 – 6 W. Jackson St., Suite A, 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 businesses 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.

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The Holmes County Historical Society & Millersburg Glass Museum 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; Discounted combo tickets available for both museums for $10 per person. Four Venues, One Location –Come home to a time when elegance and opulence defined a culture. Step back in time and experience Victorian living in a 28-room mansion, the Victorian House Museum and see the largest exhibit of Millersburg glass on public display and finish your your tour with a memorable meal at the Castle Club. Take a step back in time to Victorian elegance and charm as you step through the massive wooden front door into a foyer, boasting a grand white oak staircase, that still breathes the life of its former residents. Built in 1902 by a wealthy industrialist from Cleveland, no expense was spared in construction of the mansion, one of the finest examples of Queen Ann architecture in Ohio. From top to bottom, ballroom to basement, the Victorian House rooms feature many themed collections of the Holmes County Historical Society. The house has been featured on both HGTV and Victorian Home Magazine. It’s not just physical vestiges of past residents that remain in the home … so do their spirits. After several investigations by members of the Central Ohio Paranormal Research Group, there’s no question the house is haunted. Special paranormal group tours can be arrange by appointment. Recently relocated from its storefront location in historic downtown Millersburg, the Millersburg Glass Museum has found a new, permanent home on the campus of the Holmes County Cultural Center Campus. Located on the lower level of the main building, the museum is handicap-accessible in a facility that has been renovated designed to highlight the

glass and its history. Inside the interpretive room, guests can familiarize themselves with the history of the local glass plant, its workers and owner, John Fenton. Beyond, they’ll absorb the chronological arrangement of the magniﬁcent glasswork created from within the bowels of the factory and its kilns. Find out why these sterling masterpieces remain works of art cherished by collectors worldwide. Ask about featured pieces and collections on loan to the museum from some of these private collectors. The Holmes County Genealogical Society has relocated to the lower level of the cultural center. Convenient and now centrally located, the society offers complete family history research with a archive library and research center. Cap off, or even jump start, your visit to our campus with a relaxing stop in our Castle Club, where custom catered lunch, dinner and tea can be made part of your tour package. A special Victorian House blend tea is served here and also is available for retail sale. Located within the walls of the former historic Lessie Lee house, itself a masterful work of architecture built for a descendant of the Victorian House lineage, the Castle Club boasts a picturesque view of theVictorian House and, in a variety of rooms seats groups of varying sizes. Ask how we can make your tour package an experience.

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.

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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 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.

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, 6 part-time deputies and 9 reserve deputies Departments – Road patrol, detective, corrections and communications; 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 – Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. & Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; at all other times, phone calls are answered by the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office. Officers on duty 24/7. Officers – 7 full-time, 2 part-time and 15 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 Chief .................................Shawn Young, (330) 378-2861

OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS

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.

Transportation HOLMES COUNTY AIRPORT Contact Information – 4501 TR 307, Millersburg, (330) 674-2686, www.macaviationservices.com Hours – Summer: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Sun. 12:30-5 p.m. Winter: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun. 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m. Call ahead for extended hours. 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. One annual “fly-in” is held each year in the spring. The fly-in attracts a large turnout of visiting aircraft, and airplane rides are an attraction for the local residents. More Information – 3,500-foot runway with a new 4,600-foot runway under construction; 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

A Friend For All Seasons

HOURS: MON.-SAT. 7 A.M. - 9 P.M. & SUN. 9 A.M. - 6 P.M.

3541 LINCOLNWAY EAST, WOOSTER

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).

330-264-5475 10076724

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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.

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 – Sandra Bowen 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) 893-2415 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 – Sherrie Wengerd Hours – weekdays, 8 a.m.-Noon and 1-4:15 p.m.; Saturdays, 8-11:15 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

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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 Ofﬁcer In Charge – Darlene Compton 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 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 – Currently do not have a postmaster 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

NEWSPAPERS HOLMES COUNTY HUB

Contact Information â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 25 N. Clay St., PO Box 151, Millersburg, (330) 674-1811 or (330) 674-5676 Distribution â&#x20AC;&#x201C; weekly, Thursdays

HOLMES COUNTY SHOPPER

Contact Information â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; weekly, Thursdays

THE DAILY RECORD

Main OfďŹ ce Contact Information â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 212 E. Liberty St., Wooster, (330) 264-1125 or (800) 6862958, www.the-daily-record.com Millersburg Bureau Contact Information â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 25 N. Clay St., PO Box 151, Millersburg, (330) 674-5676 or (330) 674-1811 Distribution â&#x20AC;&#x201C; daily, mornings

THE BUDGET

Contact Information â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 134 N. Factory St., PO Box 249, Sugarcreek, (330) 852-4634, www.thebudgetnewspaper.com Distribution â&#x20AC;&#x201C; weekly, Wednesdays

THE BARGAIN HUNTER

Contact Information â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7368 CR 623, PO Box 358, Millersburg, (330) 674-2300 or (888)674-1010, www.gpubs.com Distribution â&#x20AC;&#x201C; weekly, Mondays

RADIO STATIONS WKLM (95.3 FM)

Contact Information â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7409 Whitehill Lane, Millersburg, (330) 674-1953 Format â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Adult contemporary music, views, news and comprehensive coverage of high school athletics.

WQKT (104.5 FM)

Contact Information â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 186 S. Hillcrest Dr., Wooster, (330) 264-5122, www.wqkt.com Format â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sports/Country

WKVX (960 AM)

Contact Information â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 186 S. Hillcrest Dr., Wooster, (330) 264-5122, www.wqkt.com Format â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Oldies/Sports

Utilities

CABLE TELEVISION Time Warner Cable â&#x20AC;&#x201C; (800) 821-7250, www.timewarnercable.com

ELECTRICITY American Electric Power â&#x20AC;&#x201C; (800) 672-2231, www.aep.com Holmes-Wayne Electric Co-op Inc. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6060 SR 83, PO Box 112, Millersburg, (330) 674-1055 or toll-free (866) 674-1055 and (888) 264-2694, www.hwecoop.com

INTERNET SERVICES Bright.Net â&#x20AC;&#x201C; (800) 535-6423, www.neobright.net; dial-up only Century Link â&#x20AC;&#x201C; (866) 304-6820, www.centurylink.com Lightspeed Wireless â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4913 W. Main St., Berlin, (330) 473-1231, www.wiďŹ 7.com Valkyrie Internet Services â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4925 W. Main St., Berlin, (330) 6746775, www.valkyrie.net

NATURAL GAS Columbia Gas of Ohio â&#x20AC;&#x201C; (800) 344-4077, www. columbiagasohio.com N.E. Ohio Natural Gas â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9081 SR 250 NW, Strasburg 44680, (800) 848-5589

TELEPHONE Embarq â&#x20AC;&#x201C; (866) 304-6820, www.embarq.com Verizon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; (800) 483-5000, www.verizon.com

TRASH REMOVAL

Residents of Holmes County have the option of choosing from the following services for trash disposal: Rumpke â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 888-Rumpke-1, www.rumpke.com J&J Refuse â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3596 SR 39 NW, PO Box 448, Dover 44622, (800) 201-0005 or (330) 343-5665, www.jandjrefuse.com Republic Waste Services â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2800 S. Erie St., Massillon 44646, (800) 247-3644, www.repwaste.com; ofďŹ ce 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 country. 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 2011, the Holmes County District Public Library circulated 744,580 items. The library has a collection over 115,000 items with 18,156 registered borrowers. Our East Branch is open the second and fourth Saturdays of the month during the school year to assist our patrons in the Walnut Creek/Berlin area. 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

Book Returns Now Located Around The County In 2012 the Holmes County District Public Library received a Federal Grant that allowed us to purchase a cargo van and ﬁve book returns to place throughout the county. The Book Returns will be in place in late 2012 and will be located at the Training Center in Holmesville, Nature’s Food Market in Berlin and at the Mount Hope, Charm and Winesburg Elementary Schools. The Library’s cargo van will empty these book returns on a daily basis throughout the week. These book returns will help patrons return items in a timely manner and will also help with getting the items back into circulation in a more timely manner.

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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. 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.

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; Doug Gray, pastor www. millersburggrace.org.

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. St. Peter Catholic Church & Holmes County Catholic Center – Berlin Mennonite Church – 4718 US 62, PO Box 217, Berlin, 379 S. Crawford St., Millersburg, (330) 674-1671, (330) 893-2320, secretary@berlinmennonite.org; Myron holmescountycatholicchurches@gmail.com, www. Weaver, senior pastor; Tim Zuercher, youth pastor. holmescountycatholic.org; Father Stephen L. Krile, pastor. Grace Mennonite Church – 5850 CR 77, PO Box 235, Berlin, SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church – SR 520, Glenmont, (330) (330) 893-3110, grace@allaboutgrace.org, allaboutgrace.org; 674-1671, holmescountycatholicchurches@gmail.com, www. Larry Kaufman, pastor. holmescountycatholic.org; Father Stephen L. Krile, pastor. Longenecker Mennonite Church – 8451 CR 186, Dundee; PO Box 112, Winesburg, (330) 359-5155, www. longeneckermennonite.com; Ernie Hershberger, interim lead CHRISTIAN Killbuck Valley Christian Church – One mile west of Killbuck, pastor. Martins Creek Mennonite Church – 6111 CR 203, Millersburg, off US 62 on CR 620, (330) 276-9717 (330) 674-1242, www.mcmc.org; Jay Conn, head pastor Millersburg Christian Church – 125 N. Clay St., Millersburg, Millersburg Mennonite Church – 288 E. Jackson St., PO (330) 674-1646, www.millersburgchristianchurch.com; Trevor Box 16, Millersburg, (330) 674-7700; Patrick and Christine Littleton, lead minister. Nafqiger, co-pastors.

CATHOLIC

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Pleasant View Mennonite Church – 3391 US 62, Millersburg, (330) 893-2808.

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 – 309 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 – 8079 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; Larry Carnes, 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 mural 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) 893-2510, 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. 51st Annual Festival in 2012 – October 5 and 6 (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 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-Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 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 safari tour by horse-drawn 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-Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; closed Sundays Farm Admission – Call for rates Shops – Berlin Craft Mall, the Berlin Antique Mall, Ms. Gadget’s, Gramma Fannie’s Quilt Barn, Berlin Leather, 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 20-Oct. 26 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 BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS Historic Downtown Millersburg – Executive board usually meets the 2nd Monday; Tara McCulloch, (330) 674-3955, www.historicdowntownmillersburg.com. Holmes County Chamber of Commerce – 6 West Jackson St., Millersburg, (330) 674-3975, fax (330) 674-3976, info@ holmescountychamber.com, www.holmescountychamber.com; Shasta Mast, Executive Director.

FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS Masonic Fellowship Club, Holmes County – Meets the 1st Thursday (except July and August), 7 p.m., at the Masonic Center in Millersburg; Bill Muse, (330) 674-3663. Masonic Lodge, Spartan Lodge No. 126 – Meets the 1st & 3rd Thursday (except July and August), 7:30 p.m., at the Masonic Temple, S. Washington St., Millersburg; Bill Muse, contact, (330) 674-3663. Millersburg Eagles – Men meet the 1st & 3rd Wednesday at 7 p.m.; woman meet the 1st and 3rd Monday at 7 p.m. at the Eagles Lodge, 143 W. Jackson St., Millersburg, (330) 6748008 or (330) 763-3938; hours: Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Friday/Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; Cody Shane, president. Nashville Grange – Meets the 1st Thursday, 6:30-9 p.m., at various locations; Larry Lang, master, (330) 378-3865.

GARDEN CLUBS & OUTDOOR ORGANIZATIONS Bloomfield Garden Club – Meets the 1st Wednesday, 7 p.m., at the Lakeview Hall, Lake Buckhorn, 1817 SR 83, Millersburg; Linda Mattison, president, (330) 674-4185. Greater Mohican Audubon Society – PO Box 907, Ashland; board meetings as announced; field trips, programs and bird walks as advertised; annual price; Cheryl Harner, president, cheryl.harner@flora_quest.com; for bird walk info, contact www.gmas.ohio.org Seven Hills Garden Club – Meets the 1st Wednesday, 7 p.m., Glenmont Community Center, Glenmont; Dorothy Turner, president, (330) 377-4792.

HISTORICAL SOCIETIES/GENEALOGY County Line Historical Society of Wayne/Holmes – Meets the 3rd Saturday, 1 p.m., of odd-numbered months, at Ken Miller Supply Oil, Gas, Car & Truck Museum; James Pennell, (330) 378-2121 Holmes County Genealogy Chapter, OGS – Meets at the Holmes County Genealogy Chapter Library, intersection of SR 39 & SR 514, Nashville, on the fourth Thursday, 7 p.m. February-November (no meetings in December and January); the library in Nashville closes December-March, and will be open each Wednesday, by appointment only; Judy Smetzer, president, (330) 378-2314 or (330) 674-1913, holmeswayne@hotmail.com

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Holmes County Historical Society – Check website for monthly programs; Mark Boley, (330) 674-0022 or (888) 201-0022, info@holmeshistory.com, www.victorianhouse.org.

SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS East Holmes Music Boosters – Meets the 1st Monday, 4 p.m., at the high school; Sheila Grate, president, (330) 893-2626, www.eastholmes.k12.oh.us/hiland. Hiland High School Academic Boosters – Meets as needed; Chris Gertz, president, (330) 893-2600 or (330) 893-2626. Holmes County Special Education Track & Field Day Committee – Events will take place at West Holmes High School; planning begins in January; Rhoda Mast, contact, (330) 674-8045. Holmes County Training Center Mothers Support Group – Meets monthly; Renee Spencer, contact, (330) 674-8045. The Mother Support Group is for mom’s of children with special needs. West Holmes High School Athletic Boosters – Meets the 2nd Monday, 7:30 p.m., at the high school library lab; Garroll Acer, president, (330) 674-1084.

VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS 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 are held at the Legion Home at 9150 SR 83, Holmesville; (330) 279-3040. American Legion Post No. 192 of Millersburg Auxiliary – Meets the third Monday, 7 p.m., at the post, 264 W. Jackson St., Millersburg; Larry Schaffer, president, (330) 674-8923. Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 7079 of Killbuck – Meets the 2nd Sunday, 3 p.m., 185 W. Front St.; Bob Arnold, bar manager, (330) 276-1987.

YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS Boy Scouts of America, Buckeye Council (a seven-county area) – 2301 13th St. NW, Canton, 44708, (330) 580-4272 or (800) 589-9812, www.buckeyecouncil.org; Anthony Scarpino, Killbuck District executive; promotes the development of character, citizenship and fitness through cooperation with local churches, service clubs and businesses. Troops are available for Tiger Clubs (boys in first grade), Cub Scouts (boys in grades two and three), Webelos (boys in grades four and five), Boy Scouts (boys in sixth grade and up) and Explorers & Venturers (boys and girls ages 14 to 21). Girl Scouts, Ohio’s Heartland (satellite office) – 35 N. Park St., Mansfield 44902, (800) 433-1290, www.gsooh.org; Paula Consalone, regional director; “Girl Scouting is for every girl, everywhere;” offers Daisy Troops (girls in kindergarten through first grade), Brownies (girls in second through third grades), Jr. Scouts (girls in fourth through fifth grades),

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; Kate Shumaker, extension program assistant, 4-H Youth Development, shumaker.68@osu.edu.; 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 Gnat Boxers Square Dance Club – Meets the 1st and 3rd Saturday, 8-10:30 p.m., Ida Sue School, 266 Oldman Rd.; 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; Tara Sheldon, (330) 201-4841. 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, secretary, (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; Debbie TracyWindom, executive ofﬁcer, (330) 264-6137, hba3690@aol. com, www.whhba.com. Ministerial Association – Usually meets the 3rd Thursday, at various locations; Karl Stonebraker, (330) 674-2641. Modern Mothers’ Club of Holmes County – Meets the 1st Wednesday, September-May, 7 p.m., in members’ homes; Shane Snyder, president, (330) 674-0459. Nashville Cemetery Association – Meets the 2nd Tuesday, 7 p.m., October-March, 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; Cynthia Norris, coordinator, (330) 763-2007; 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; Darla Stitzlein, president, (330) 674-7303. Stepping Stones Mothers League – Meets the 1st Thursday, September-May, 7:30 p.m., in members’ homes; Jan Lemon, (330) 279-3112, Deb Oplinger, (330) 465-4650; works for the welfare of the children in the community.

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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. 2013 Fair – Aug. 5-10, 2013 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.

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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.co.holmes.oh.us/swcd 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 – Tom Wilke More Information – The council promoted the retention and expansion of business in the county.

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HOLMES COUNTY AGRICULTURE 2010-2011 HOLMES COUNTY AGRICULTURE STATISTICS Emphasis.....................................................Units ............ Ohio Rank Farms ........................................................... 1,510 Land in Farms............................... 181,000 acres Farm Size ............................................. 120 acres Corn Grain (harvested) ................ 20,900 acres ............................48 Winter Wheat (harvested) .............. 2,170 acres ............................54

Soybeans (harvested) .................... 12,500 acres ............................60 Oats (harvested) .............................. 2,300 acres ..............................2 Alfalfa Hay (harvested) ................ 14,100 acres ..............................2 All Cattle & Calves ........................55,000 head ..............................3 Data Sources – Ohio Field Ofﬁce County Proﬁles, www.nass.usda.gov.

RATES OF TAXATION FOR TAX YEAR 2011 PAYABLE IN 2012 (2012-13 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 47.15 47.40 72.85 47.650 79.10 53.65 46.65 58.10 63.10 59.15 64.75 63.66 58.90 47.65 59.10 62.10

RES/AGR RES/AGR EFF EFF FACTOR RATE .175234 38.887732 .164101 39.621650 .379483 45.204727 .165027 39.786506 .403900 47.151513 .225193 41.568436 .160261 39.173850 .172934 48.052581 .214354 49.574286 .177522 48.649595 .216300 50.744615 .239410 48.419170 .175004 48.592298 .162471 39.908266 .174501 48.786997 .170970 51.482777

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.

50.65 47.15 74.80 73.05 80.30 71.13 59.60 59.60 59.40 47.65 75.30 48.65 46.65 65.66 60.90 73.56 60.90 58.90

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

.170404 .160426 .343377 .380753 .325239 .435866 .195529 .195529 .172190 .166857 .346231 .165569 .174120 .232684 .169867 .283810 .169867 .175004

42.019038 39.585934 49.115473 45.236022 54.183322 40.126914 47.946530 47.946530 49.171949 39.699282 49.228821 40.595090 38.527306 50.382028 50.555156 52.682975 50.555156 48.592298

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 units sold, 2012 .............................. 82 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 Total volume sold, 2012 .......... $10,719,749 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 home price, 2012 ........... $132,644

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 Average days on the market, 2012 ...... 134 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 –6 W. Jackson St., Suite A, 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 thirteenth 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.

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HOLMES COUNTY WILDLIFE

olmes county (and adjacent Wayne and Coshocton) hosts the largest intact inland wetland in the state. The marsh is home to sandhill cranes, river otters, beaver, muskrat, and a whole host of songbirds, waterfowl, insects, reptiles and amphibians. The marsh serves the important functions of ﬂood control and buffering and provides many hours of recreation for Holmes County residents. Still, many people drive past the marsh every day without realizing the wonders it holds. Here is a look at two seasonal phenomenons that are hard to miss.

The Sweet Sound of Spring Nothing says spring quite like the call of the Northern Spring Peeper. These tiny frogs can cause quite a cacophony of sound on an early spring evening in the marsh. There’s more going on in this orchestra than one might think. The calling behavior of spring peepers had been studied from a number of angles. One of the most interesting discoveries was made in the 1940’s by C.J. Goin. He found that peepers usually sing in trios even if there are hundreds of frogs in the marsh. A full chorus is made up of many of these tiny trios. Another group of studies found that females hear differently than males (which may not come as much of a surprise if you’ve had a conversation with a member of the opposite sex recently). Researchers have coined the phrase “active space” to describe the “box” in which we hear (i.e. – some animals may hear sound 3 feet away, others a mile away). Male peepers have a much smaller active space than female peepers. In a chorus, males set themselves up so they are as far away from other males as possible, yet still part of the chorus. This makes sense if you consider that males only have to hear the few frogs around them – and their spacing tends to be about one foot in diameter. Females, on the other hand, must ﬁnd the males from much farther away as they approach the breeding ponds. So, the next time you hear spring peepers, take a moment to appreciate the incredible complexity of seemingly simple events in nature. You’ll never listen to peepers in quite the same way again.

(Above) Spring Peepers, Male (right) and female (left) Northern Spring Peeper. Males have dark throats. In the photo you can see the grooves of the vocal sac on the male.

(Above) Large snapping turtle

Summer Travelers Why did the chicken cross the road? Let’s face it, unless you are a professional joke writer or a second grader, you probably don’t really care. The question, “why did the turtle cross the road” on the other hand, is of much interest to conservation biologists across the country. The first reports of vertebrate road mortality came not long after the first cars took to the roads. Today, road ecology is a quickly growing field of study. One important finding from this field suggests that roads may be limiting factors for turtle populations. Studies found that there are more males in populations that live along heavily traveled road. Subsequent studies found that females are more likely to cross roads as they head to nesting sites in early summer. This means they are more susceptible to road mortality. The heavy loss of females may have dire implications for turtle population success. If you spot a turtle crossing the street and want to help it to safety, here are a few guidelines: Most importantly, only stop if you can do so safely – your safety and the safety of your passengers should be the first priority. Move the turtle to the side of the road in which it is heading. Consider this scenario: You are driving a road with cornfield on one side and marsh on the other. You spot a turtle on the road, contemplating the rows of corn. Where do you move the turtle? To the cornfield – if it is heading towards the field, don’t put it back in the pond just because you think that is where it should be. If you do, it will have to re-cross the section of road it has already navigated, increasing its risk of being squished. In helping the turtle cross safely, you may have just ensured that a mother gets a chance to lay her eggs.

If you would like to learn more about the natural history of the area, consider a visit to The Wilderness Center in Wilmot. The Wilderness Center is a nonprofit, self-funding institution dedicated to nature education, wildlife conservation, natural history research, and community service. The Wilderness Center serves Holmes, Wayne, Stark, and Tuscarawas counties and provides nature programming for all ages. Visit their website: www.wildernesscenter. org. You may also be interested in becoming an Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist, a program run through the OSU Extension office (www.ocvn.osu.edu). Classes are offered in June at The Wilderness Center. Submitted By: Carrie Elvey, Holmes County native and naturalist at The Wilderness Center

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West Holmes Local Schools

EDUCATION

ADMINISTRATION

Administrative Ofﬁces – 28 W. Jackson St., Millersburg Superintendent – Kris Perone, (330) 674-3546, fax (330) 674-1177, whol_pipes@tccsa.net Director of Personnel, Curriculum & Federal Programs – Lori Robson, whol_robson@tccsa.net Treasurer – Jamie Zeigler, (330) 674-3556, whol_zeigler@ tccsa.net

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Board Meetings – Third Monday of each month at 7 p.m., alternating among the seven schools David Kick..................................................................... 2013 Kurt McDowell ............................................................. 2013 Brent Snyder ................................................................. 2015 Eric Strouse ................................................................... 2015 Bradley Welsh ............................................................... 2013

NASHVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 13495 SR 39, PO Box 400, Nashville Phone – (330) 378-2111, fax (330) 378-2323 Principal – Brian Zimmerly Enrollment – 129

SCHOOLS

WEST HOLMES HIGH SCHOOL – 10909 SR 39, Millersburg Phone – (330) 674-6085, fax (330) 674-0818 Principal – Bill Sterling Enrollment – 746 + 55 Career Center = 801 total students WEST HOLMES MIDDLE SCHOOL – 10901 SR 39, Millersburg Phone – (330) 674-4761, fax (330) 674-2311 Principal – Jeff Woods Enrollment – 583 CLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 1390 SR 83, Millersburg Phone – (330) 674-7936, fax (330) 674-3246 Principal – Renee Woods Enrollment – 115 KILLBUCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 299 School St., Killbuck Phone – (330) 276-2891, fax (330) 276-1382 Principal – Aaron Kaufman Enrollment – 300 LAKEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 14059 SR 226, Lakeville Phone – (419) 827-2006, fax (419) 827-2352 Principal – Sheila Hanna Enrollment – 130 MILLERSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 430 E. Jackson St., Millersburg Phone – (330) 674-5681, fax (330) 674-2506 Principal – Tim Wigton Enrollment – 411

Come to the Pre-Auction Friday Night (July 26): Chicken Barbeque & Fish Fry 4:00 p.m. Local Entertainment Volleyball Tournaments Kids Toys/Fun Auction

The Rainbow Of Hope Foundation 27th ANNUAL BENEFIT AUCTION

Sat., July 27, 2013 • 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 27th 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 10088846

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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 – 1,848 Number of buildings – 9 Certiﬁed & classiﬁed staff – 225

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 Monika Zinck ...........................................................12/31/13 board position open at time of press ......................12/31/15

SCHOOLS

HILAND HIGH SCHOOL & MIDDLE SCHOOL – 4400 SR 39, PO Box 275, Berlin Phone – (330) 893-2626 Principal – Matt Johnson Enrollment – 443 total (High School- 280; Middle School – 163) BERLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 4978 W. Main St., PO Box 310, Berlin Phone – (330) 893-2817 Principal – Darren Blochlinger Enrollment – 371 CHARM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 4416 SR 557, PO Box 159, Charm Phone – (330) 893-2300 Principal – Jon Wilson Enrollment – 44 CHESTNUT RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 5088 TR 401, PO Box 232, Berlin Phone – (330) 893-2413 Principal – James Luneborg Enrollment – 282

FLAT RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 2609 CR 600, PO Box 159, Charm Phone – (330) 893-3156 Principal – Jon Wilson Enrollment – 95 MT. HOPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 8242 SR 241, PO Box 128, Mt. Hope Phone – (330) 674-0418 Principal – Dan McKey Enrollment – 115 WALNUT CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 4840 Olde Pump St., PO Box 145, Walnut Creek Phone – (330) 893-2213 Principal – Ken Miller Enrollment – 213 WINESBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 2165 US 62, PO Box 207, Winesburg Phone – (330) 359-5059 Principal – Dan McKey Enrollment – 177 WISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 4579 CR 120, PO Box 159, Charm Phone – (330) 893-2505 Principal – Jon Wilson Enrollment – 108

he East Holmes Local School District continues to keep student achievement a fundamental goal. The District received an EXCELLENT rating on the state report card for the past school year in preliminary data released by the state. A District Leadership Team has recently been formed and are currently working on goals to help improve areas that need attention and will strive to maintain practices that have been proven to be successful in the past. 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 1,600 students and has achieved a state report card score of 24 out of 26 indicators.

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

Treasurer – Sandy Hadsell

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 – Simon Miller Student Population – 72, in grades K-9 Members – Michael Nisly, Alan Miller, Joseph Showalter, Robert Croft, Morris Miller

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 Marcella Hawkins 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 – Edward Swartz Treasurer – David Denbow Director of Curriculum – Bobbie Singleton Director of Special Education – Dr. Deborah Williams Director of Operations & Programs – Richard E. Thomas Purpose – Serves schools in Ashland, Holmes and Wayne Counties through its staff of professional educational consultants and directors. Provides shared/cooperative services to minimize costs and maximize resources in the areas of preschool, school improvement, instructional technology, school psychology, speech/OT/PT therapy, professional development, gifted education, special needs education and alternative education. TCESC personnel work in each school with teachers and administrators to review, revise and realign curriculum, instructional and assessment strategies to optimize learning and student achievement on state assessments.

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Area Career Centers

ASHLAND COUNTY – WEST HOLMES CAREER CENTER

Contact Information – 1782 SR 60, Ashland; (419) 289-3313 or (800) 686-3313, fax (419) 289-3729, www.acwhcc.org 2012-13 Enrollment – approximately 300 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, Construction Technology, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Culinary Careers/Management, Early Childhood Education, Graphic Communications, Health Technologies Cluster, Medical Ofﬁce Administration/Health Informatics, Networking & Electronics Technologies, Power Equipment Technology, Resource Conservation, Sports Science, Transportation Academy. 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 Education Department is a member of the University System of Ohio (www. ohiohighered.org) 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; medical billing and coding; maintenance training; dental assisting; bioscience technology; business ofﬁce; phlebotomy; pharmacy technician; STNA; welding; private security; medical assisting; maintenance training; and consultative training services for area businesses. All full-time programs provide students with externship experiences at supervised business sites. Our graduating class of 2011 had a 92 percent program completion rate and a reported 84 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 8,500 schools and 900 colleges in 19 states., the Navajo Nation and the Department

of Defense Dependents’ Schools worldwide. The association works to improve the quality of education through a system of evaluations and accreditation.

HOLMES COUNTY TRAINING CENTER/HOLMES COUNTY BOARD OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Contact Information – 8001 TR 574, Holmesville; (330) 6748045, fax (330) 674-5182, www.holmesdd.org Superintendent – F. Scott Brace, sbrace@holmesdd.org Assistant Administrator/Adult Services Director – Sheri Martin Special Education Supervisor – Rhoda Mast Business/Personnel Manager – Curtis Goehring Holmes County Board of DD Members – Myron Stutzman, chairperson; Jay McCulloch, vice-chairperson; Chris Goines, secretary; Mose Yoder; Andrew Yoder; Joseph R. Miller; Kathy Schlabach Services for infants, students and adults with developmental disabilities. 37th Annual Spring Festival – May 11, 2013. Entertainment/ food/volleyball/auction preview on Friday, May 10 at 6 p.m. Saturday: Breakfast at 7 a.m., Craft/Furniture Auction at 9 a.m., Quilt Auction at 2 p.m.; activities all day, children’s games. 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 – 760 in house; 542 enrolled in 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 – Agriculture & Diesel Technology; 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; Exercise Science & Sports Medicine; Facilities Management & Operations; Floriculture; Graphic Arts; Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVACR); Hospitality Services; Industrial Electricity; Intro to Nursing; Landscaping; Law Enforcement; Masonry; Meat Cutting, Deli & Bakery; Medical Assisting; Natural Resources; Outdoor Power Equipment Technology; Pharmacy Tech; Precision Machining; Project SEARCH; Teaching Professions; 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) 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 for students enrolled in training programs in technical, skilled, and service occupations, including health occupations), CONTINUED ON PAGE

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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. Offering SafelandUSA training, which is required for anyone working in the oil and gas industry.

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 and The University of Akron as well as other institutions in the University System of Ohio and most private colleges and universities. Parking for the Center is free and the building is

handicapped accessible. Typical 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 – Bookkeeper’s Boot Camp, Digital Photography (beginning and advanced), Conversational Spanish, Creative Writing, Kid’s Lego Camp, Kid’s Photography Workshops, Holmes County Senior Series Classes, Career Assessment and Development, Holmes County Speaker Series. The HCHEC is a National ACT Test Site. More Information – Scholarships are available with many targeted exclusively toward Holmes County residents. Feel free to visit the website for more information.

Child Care & Preschools Berlin Center 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) 2314243; hours: Monday/Wednesday, 9-11:30 a.m.; Tuesday/Thursday, 9-11:30 a.m. and 12:45-3:15 p.m.; Elaine Rennie, teacher; schoolyear preschool for children ages three through ﬁve 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 Preschool – Operated by the Tri-County Educational Service Center, 741 Winkler Dr., Wooster, (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; preschool follows the West Holmes school calendar. *Holmes County Training Center Preschool, 8001 TR 574, Holmesville, (330) 674-2046; hours: weekdays, 8:45 a.m.3 p.m.; Michelle Linton, director; two school-year classes for preschoolers ages 3-5 with disabilities. *Millersburg Elementary, 430 E. Jackson St., Millersburg, (330) 674-2046; hours: weekdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Timothy Wigton, principal; school-year program for children ages 3-5 with disabilities. *Millersburg Elementary School – (330) 674-0246 Monday/ Wednesday, 8:30-11 a.m. for children three-year-old by Aug. 1, or 12-2:30 p.m. for children mixed ages three to ﬁve; Tuesday/ Thursday, 8:30-2:30 p.m. for children four-year-olds by Aug. 1 Students pay tuition with sliding scale tuition available for eligible families. *Berlin Elementary School – 4978 W. Main St., Berlin, (330) 674-0246; weekdays, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., school-year program for children ages 3-5 with disabilities. Kno-Ho-Co Ashland Community Action – 120 N. 4th St., Coshocton, (740) 622-0165, 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.Wednesday, 9:15-11:30 a.m. and 12:45-3 p.m.;

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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) 6745881 (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) 674-5921, holmes@sos.state.oh.us, www. holmescountyboardofelections.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, holmescountydogwarden@gmail. com; hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Tuesday/Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-6 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 – 75 E. Clinton St. Suite 109, 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.

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Holmes County Department of Jobs & Family Services – 85 N. Grant St., PO Box 72, Millersburg, (330) 674-1111; Dan 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 – 85 N. Grant St., Millersburg, (330) 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, wellchild 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)– 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. 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, 12/15 Clerk-Treasurer – Karen Shaffer, 3/15 Administrator – Nathan Troyer Chief of Police – S. Thomas Vaughn Zoning Inspector – Nathan Troyer

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 West Jackson St. (SR 39), and North Washington St. Come one block west of the public square.

With the help of the grant we should start to see many building renovations happen in the next several months. We saw one of the larger buildings in the downtown ﬁlled this year with the relocation of the Chamber of Commerce to the former Commercial & Savings Bank building on the square. The south end commercial district still continues to grow. In the next several months you will see more development in that area. The Village strives to provide the best services and a good quality of life for the residents and visitors of Millersburg,

he Village of Millersburg continued to grow in 2012. We annexed approximately 200 acres into the Village. This included the New Pointe Community Church, the location for the new Holmes County fairgrounds, and the Woda development on County Road 58. The Village has also seen continued growth in the downtown events hosted by Historic Downtown Millersburg. This would include the old fashioned 4th of July, “Boo in the Burg”, and new this year, Second Saturday movie night. The Holmes County Antique Festival also celebrated its 50th year in 2012. We were able to secure a $289,500 Tier II grant for downtown revitalization projects. This grant requires business owners to match the grant at a minimum 1:1 ratio.

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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 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 *Current information was not available at time of print.

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.

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BERLIN TOWNSHIP – Population: 3,857

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

LARK OWNSHIP – 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

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

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

RICHLAND TOWNSHIP – 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

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

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

KNOX TOWNSHIP – Population: 1,060 + 35 in part of

SALTCREEK TOWNSHIP – Population: 3,778

Nashville = 1,095 Trustee – Edwin D. Dye ................................................... 12/31/2013 Trustee – Wilbur S. Miller ................................................ 12/31/2013 Trustee – Gary L. Morris.................................................. 12/31/2013 Fiscal Ofﬁcer – Kathleen S. Skolmutch ............................ 3/31/2016

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

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

ASHINGTON OWNSHIP – 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

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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

Effective January 2013*Omitted information was not available at time of print*

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

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 – 12/31/14

SENATOR LARRY OBHOF (R) 22ND DISTRICT Contact Information – Senate Building, 1 Capitol Square, ﬁrst ﬂoor, Columbus 43215, (614) 466-7505

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

Term Expiration – 12/16

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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 – 11/16 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 – 11/16 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 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 – 1/2/19

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

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rii lt all since sii th basic basii mode de off travel tr ell is i horse ho d agricultural, the and buggy, there has been a shift, where many have taken employment in factories and ofďŹ ce environments over the past several decades,â&#x20AC;? said Arlen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is often somewhat frowned upon by the elders within the Amish culture and given a negative connotation and has been labeled â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;lunch box syndromeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; referring to the potential for drawing Amish away from their agricultural and farm-based lifestyle.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The growth of the Amish is indeed amazing,â&#x20AC;? said Arlen. Several Amish settlements have been established in nearby states such as: Pennsylvania and New York. These settlements originated from the Holmes County area as a result of overcrowding. Many young Amish families were motivated to make the move as a result. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s phenomenal in any respect, in terms of an ethnic group, rooted in tradition and stability, to be able to make the decision to uproot themselves,â&#x20AC;? said Paul. Ohio is home to the most Amish community members â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 60,233; with Pennsylvania following in a close second with 59,078 Amish residents and Indiana trailing at 44,831 Amish citizens, according to Donnermeyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s census information. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My guess is that in 15 years, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll witness a county whose population is majority Amish, and Holmes County is likely to gain that distinction ďŹ rst,â&#x20AC;? said Donnermeyer. To read the full article on Joseph Donnermeyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s research with The Ohio State University, visit http://researchnews. osu.edu/archive/amishpop.htm

CHAFFEE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC & SPORTS CENTER 330-893-0444 5336 C.R. 201, SUITE C MILLERSBURG, OH 44654 MON.-FRI. 8:00-5:30 â&#x20AC;˘ SAT. 8:00-12:00 WWW.CHAFFEECHIRO.COM

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The A Th Amish miish h community it â&#x20AC;&#x153;is â&#x20AC;&#x153;i certainly rttaiinll growing in very rapidly,â&#x20AC;? idll â&#x20AC;? id said Paul. Over the past ďŹ ve years, he has experienced some of this growth as he made his way to work each day. As he made the drive on Kidron Road from Orrville to Berlin he noticed the formation of eight new Amish residents on the southern edge of Wayne County. Donnermeyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s research and Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s observances both reďŹ&#x201A;ect that these new Amish communities are mainly â&#x20AC;&#x153;Old Order,â&#x20AC;? meaning those who maintain a horse-and-buggy lifestyle and avoid or limit their use of modern technologies. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even though selected modern conveniences are considered necessary to conduct business and for enhanced life experience, the Amish leadership is typically very hesitant to make changes to their cultural practices,â&#x20AC;? said Arlen Miller. Even though they may use some of these modern conveniences (i.e. motorized vehicles and desktop computers) for work related activities they are resistant to welcome these modern technologies into their home. Donnermeyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s research also predicts the Amish will buy land vacated by farmers in rural areas close to community services, but availability of this farmland may not be able to keep up with the ever growing Amish population. This means Amish will be more likely to seek non-farm jobs (i.e. woodworking and construction) which could in turn affect land prices and potentially enhance the local economy in which they inhabit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While the inherent nature of the Amish lifestyle is

Pomerene Hospital

HEALTH CARE

Contact Information – 981 Wooster Rd., Millersburg; (330) 674-1015, www.pomerenehospital.org, www.facebook.com/ PomereneHospital 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, Family Care, Laboratory, Intensive Care Nursing, Maternity/ OB, Midwifery Services, Medical/Surgical Nursing, Occupational Care, Occupational Therapy, Organ Donation & Procurement, Orthopedic Surgery, 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.

CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITY’S HEALTH Pomerene Hospital opened its doors for patients on June 1, 1937. The medical staff consisted of 10 physicians. The original facility, consisting of a six-bed women’s ward, a three-bed obstetrical ward and a nursery of ﬁve cribs, held a feeling of home for patients. The hospital has certainly grown through the years, and patients still have a feeling of home when they receive care at the facility. In 2012, Pomerene Hospital was named one of the nation’s Top Performers on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America. Pomerene Hospital was recognized by The Joint Commission for exemplary performance in using evidence-based clinical processes that are shown to improve care for certain conditions, including heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, and surgical care. Pomerene Hospital was one of 620 hospitals in the U.S., and one of 20 in Ohio, earning the distinction of Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for attaining and sustaining excellence in accountability measure performance. Whether you are a visitor to our area or a long time resident of the county, you’ll ﬁnd the staff at Pomerene Hospital can take care of your medical needs with a sense of urgency, skill and compassion. The facility offers full medical services through a team of highly trained medical and nursing professionals. When patients and their families have come to Pomerene Hospital, they have always been impressed with the attentiveness shown by staff, the high level of compassion exhibited by our nurses and the skill of our physicians.

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In 2011, Pomerene Hospital was recognized by Press Ganey, a patient satisfaction and performance improvement organization, for signiﬁcantly increasing its overall inpatient satisfaction scores. Pomerene has also received the NorthCoast 99 Award. NorthCoast 99 is an annual recognition program that honors 99 great workplaces for top talent in Northeast Ohio. The award recognizes workplaces that excel at recruiting, developing and retaining top talent. This is the seventh time Pomerene has received the award. Our emergency department is available 24 hours, seven days a week and sees nearly 13,000 patients each year. The medical staff takes great pride in delivering the best in medical care to all those who come through our doors. The hospital also offers a number of community outreach or educational programs serving as a medical resource for information on health topics important to our community. For more information contact the Public Relations and Marketing Department: Rebecca Ragon, (330) 674-1584, ext. 1763.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH * Community Outreach provided at a variety of locations in the county throughout the year; screenings typically offered include: blood pressure, cholesterol-Lipid Panel, glucose/blood sugar, osteoporosis, ovarian cancer and prostate cancer. * Health-related educational lectures and classes. View the website for more information.

Aultman Orrville Hospital

Contact Information – 832 S. Main St., (330) 682-3010, www.aultmanorrville.org. President/CEO – Marchelle L. Suppan, D.P.M., MBA Departments and Services: Aultman Orrville Sports & Wellness, AultWorks Occupational Medicine, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Care Management and Social Services, Chaplain Services, Emergency Department, General and Orthopedic Surgery, Imaging Services, Laboratory, Medical and Surgical, Obstetrics (Family Birth Center),

Nutrition Services, Pain Management, Respiratory Therapy, Rehabilitation Services, Sleep Services, Surgical and Endoscopic Services and Transportation Services Visiting Hours – Open visiting hours at patient’s discretion. No. of Licensed Beds – Critical-access hospital of 25 beds Aultman Orrville Hospital employs 250 health care professionals and has a medical staff comprised of 125 active and courtesy physicians

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, Ambulatory Care Center and Surgery, Heart Center (including pediatric ultrasound and cardiac catheterization laboratory) and Endoscopy. The hospital is a certiﬁed Primary Stroke Center, and provides a free transportation service by appointment to many medical appointments. This year, the hospital will also open a Transitional Care Unit for skilled nursing and rehabilitation. 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, and Bone Density Management, all in a convenient location.

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Buck Creek Apartments – 366 S. Railroad St., Killbuck, (330) 276-0073; This apartment complex for elderly and disabled 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.

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.

Holmes County Home – 7260 SR 83, Holmesville, (330) 279- SENIOR CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS 2801; Leslee Mast, administrator. This country-owned and Retired Senior Volunteer Program (R.S.V.P.) – 170 Parkview administered 60-bed facility is located between Holmesville Dr., Millersburg; Georgianna Cool, director, (330) 674-0580. 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; Crystal Torrence (LNHA/LSW), administrator; Jennifer Heller, admissions coordinator; 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. Also provides a new un-insured program.

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) 2435678, www.goldenbuckeye.com; hours: weekdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Golden Buckeye cards are issued to Ohioans 60 years Millersburg Sunshine Villa – 149 E. Jones St., Millersburg, of age and older and to those Ohioans who are certified (330) 674-3507, Mary Ellen Ryan, administrator; a 40-unit totally and permanently disabled as defined by Social apartment complex with one bedroom, living room, full Security. kitchen and bath; for those 62 or older or handicapped; Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) – (800) 282government subsidy; activities on site. 0880, TDD (800) 868-1557, www.odod.state.oh.us; hours: Millersburg Villa Resort – 149 E. Jones St., Millersburg, weekdays, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; program (330) 674-3507, Mary Ellen Ryan, administrator; nine two- for adults aged 65 and over (or totally and permanently bedroom, two-bath apartments, with attached garage; no disabled) to help reduce the heating bills for those who meet certain eligibility requirements; amount of aid received is government subsidy; for those 55 or older. dependent upon annual income, and household size; Ohio Provider Services – 6180 SR 83 N, Millersburg, (330) 674- residents living in government housing or residing in nursing homes or other extended health care facilities do not qualify 0015; operates the following facilities: if their heating costs are included in their rent. * Fairview Adult Group Home – 512 W. Jackson St., Millersburg, (330) 763-2211. Long-Term Care Ombudsman – 800-282-1206, www.ltcohio. * Greenfield – 1405 Wooster Rd., Millersburg, (330) org; hours: weekdays, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; this agency serves as 674-1026; residential-style independent and an advocate for nursing home residents; it investigates assisted living; located next to the Millersburg complaints from families, residents and nursing-facility Medical Center. workers, investigates home-health-care complaints, and * Scenic Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center – provides information on how to choose a nursing facility. 8067 TR 334 (off SR 83), Millersburg, (330) 6740015; Joe Altieri, administrator; offers long-term Medicare – 1-800-MEDICARE, (800) 633-4227; TTY or care and behavior management; Medicare, TDD (877) 486-2048; this phone service provides general Medicaid, private pay, private insurance and information about Medicare, updated information about Veterans contract accepted. health-plan options in your community; information about * Sycamore Run Nursing Center – 6180 SR 83, Medicare supplemental insurance (Medigap); phone Millersburg, (330) 674-0015; Kirk Hartline, numbers for assistance with billing questions about Medicare administrator; skilled respite and traditional longclaims or for help with more complex questions about health term care; Medicare, Medicaid, private pay, private insurance; upon request, copies of the “Medicare and You” insurance and Veterans contract accepted. handbook or audiotape are available in English or Spanish. Walnut Hills Retirement Community – 4770 Olde Pump St., Pro Seniors Ohio Legal Hotline – 7162 Reading Rd., Suite Walnut Creek, (330) 893-3200, info@WalnutHillsLiving.com, 1150, Cincinnati 45237, (800) 488-6070, (513) 345-4160, www.WalnutHillsLiving.com; Jeremy Kauffman, executive www.proseniors.org; hours: weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; director. This not-for-profit retirement community offers legal hotline for Ohio residents 60 years of age or older or many lifestyles, all on a 110-acre campus in beautiful Walnut an appointed representative that provides legal advice by Creek. Lifestyle options include independent living homes toll-free telephone and referrals to attorneys who handles at The Meadows and The Commons and catered living other adults’ problems at an affordable rate; legal problems apartments and assisted living suites at the Retirement addressed: Medicaid, Medicare, health insurance, nursing

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homes and long-term care, government beneﬁts, landlord/ tenant, consumer and home repair, retiree pension, health coverage, planning for incapacity and power of attorney. SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) – (330) 3793163; 175 S. Main St., Summit County Building, Suite 204, Akron, OH.; counsels to small businesses by appointment only. Social Security Administration – 2345 Gateway Dr., Wooster, (877) 319-0729, www.socialsecurity.org; ofﬁce hours: weekdays, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Accepts and processes claims for retirements, disabilities, deaths, supplemental security incomes and Medicare; applications for Social Security numbers; check Social Security earnings; information

SENIOR SPORTS & RECREATION Darb Snyder Community & Senior Center – 170 Parkview Dr., Millersburg; Georgianna Cool, director; Penny Hamilton, business manager; (330) 674-0580, westfork@ ymail.com; a multi-purpose center serving as the county focal point providing services to county residents age 60 and over; provides and administers numerous programs and activities: * Senior Energizer Program, an exercise program * Transportation and escort program * Noon meals, both congregate and home-delivered * Medical assessments, including vision, hearing, blood pressure & cataract

Human Services

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American Cancer Society – 525 N. Broad St., Canﬁeld 44406; (888) ACS-OHIO (toll-free), www.cancer.org; hours: weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; provides information and programs about prevention and early detection of cancer; offers educational programs; supports cancer research. American Heart Association – 4682 Douglas Circle NW, Canton, 44718, (800) 242-8721 or (330) 478-8383, www.heart. org; national organization committed to building a world free of cardiovascular diseases and strokes by funding heart and stroke research and education; services include general public and professional education programs, referrals, free health care information, speakers and volunteer opportunities. ANNOUNCES 2013 ORHS EXCURSIONS

American Lung Association – 6100 Rockside Woods Blvd. #260, Independence, 44131, (216) 524-5846 or (800) 5864872, midland@midlandlung.org, www.lungusa.org, www. midlandlung.org, Nancy Rotar, contact; national organization provides public education about the dangers of smoking and how to control and break the habit; also provides information about asthma and other lung diseases; offers smoking cessation clinics; and supports research. American Red Cross – 2 E. Court St., Suite 11E, Millersburg; (330) 674-5861 or (330) 763-3351, pager (330) 763-3351, fax (330) 378-3865, langpa@valkyrie.net, www.redcross.org/oh/ millersburg; Patricia Ann Lang, executive director; Larry Lee Lang, assistant director. Provides disaster relief, classes on water safety, ﬁrst aid and CPR; emergency communication to military personnel; it also administers a countywide aphaeresis program.

Ohio’s Premier Tour Operator April 27: Departs from Medina. Price to be determined. Call after March 1st. All day, 120 mile trip, SCENIC SPRING. Diesel powered excursion. Order online. May 11: National Train Day Celebrations 2013 – At our 245 McGill St. Spur at Orrville Short Train Rides. Visit 3 Museums. No advance sales. P.U. at train. 18th Annual Medina Loop Express – Orrville to Medina 2013 – October 12 – 120 mile FALL FOLIAGE RAIL TRIP $115 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. Order tickets online from website. Santa Trains – Orrville to Lodi – Nov. 30 & December 7, 2013 – $35 adult, $25 for children under age 13. Santa Trains run 40 miles with Santa on board. Santa Train sales start July 20, 2013. Order tickets online from website. Nov. 30 & December 7, 2013 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 2013 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!! 10082741

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Arthritis Foundation – Great Lakes Region, NE Ohio, 4630 Richmond Rd., Suite 240, Cleveland, 44128; (216) 285-2836, ext. 6416 or (800) 245-2275, ext. 114, www.arthritis.org; Mary Bird, 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 of arthritis and to improve the quality of life for those affected by arthritis. Offers arthritis education, exercise classes and programs that teach skills for taking control of arthritis.

resources to help children and families. Holmes County Habitat for Humanity – (330) 674-4663; Christian organization builds or renovates houses using donated or purchased materials; families in need put in “sweat equity” and buy the house with a no-interest mortgage; call for application or to volunteer.

Holmes County Kidney Fund Inc. – PO Box 172, Berlin; (330) 674-6268; Marv Yoder, president; private group provides information and financial aid to persons with various types of kidney disease who have no insurance; also helps with medication and medical supply costs and provides reimbursement for transportation to dialysis treatment facilities for people with limited incomes or no insurance; annual fund-raising event is an auction held on the first Saturday in June at the Mt. Hope Better Business Bureau – 1434 Cleveland Ave., NW PO Auction Barn. Box 8017, Canton; (330) 454-9401 or (800) 362-0494, info@ cantonbbb.org, www.cantonbbb.org; helps consumers avoid Hospice of Holmes County part of Hospice & Palliative Care problems in the marketplace; helps resolve buyer-seller of Greater Wayne County – 2525 Back Orrville Rd., Wooster; disputes; promotes fair business practices; helps businesses to (330) 264-4899 or (800) 884-6547, www.wchospice.org; office self-regulate. hours: weekdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; provides compassionate, patientcentered hospice and palliative care, caregiver support and Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Ohio (serving Wayne, bereavement services to all experiencing the impact of serious Holmes, Carroll, Harrison and Tuscarawas Counties) – 1260 illness and loss; palliative care is a consultative service to assist Monroe Ave., Suite 100 D, PO Box 6099, New Philadelphia, doctors to care for their patients; hospice and palliative care are Ohio 44663; (888) 364-5965, hcampbell@bbbseco.com, www. provided in the patient’s home, nursing facility, assisted-living bbbseco.com; the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters is to facility or hospitals in Wayne county and surrounding areas. develop and nurture quality relationships between children and Gateway Love Center – 1291 Massillon Rd., Millersburg; (330) volunteers to guide each child toward their greatest potential; 674-2504; Mark & Dorothy Rohrer, director; office hours: includes school-based mentoring. Volunteers needed. Monday, 1-6 p.m.; Wednesday/Friday, 1-4:30 p.m. ChristianCounseling Center of Wayne & Holmes Counties – Holmes centered ministry helps individuals with emergency food needs County office, 212 N. Washington St., Millersburg; (330) 674- and offers spiritual guidance; services are free. 6697, www.ccwhc.org; Susan D. Buchwalter, president/CEO; hours: Monday/Thursday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Tuesday, Noon-5 p.m.; Mental Health and Recovery Board – 1985 Eagle Pass, Wednesday/Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; provides comprehensive and Wooster; (330) 674-5772, www.whmhrb.org; Judy Wortham confidential mental health services, including individual and Wood, executive director; board is responsible for planning, family counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, assessment; funding and evaluating mental health and substance-abuse offices also in Orrville, Rittman and Wooster. services through contracts with other social-service agencies. Beacon House – 732 Spink St., Wooster; (330) 262-1410, www. stepsatlibertycenter.org; Louree Edington, residential counselor; hours: weekdays, 24 hours a day; residential treatment center for women recovering from chemical dependency; provides case management, counseling and group therapy; (see Pathway House, for men’s treatment center).

Every Woman’s House – 186 W. Jackson St., Millersburg; (330) 674-1020, www.everywomanshouse.org; 24/7 hotline (800) 686-1122; provides emergency shelter for women who are victims of domestic violence or sexual assault; includes 24-hour availability, counseling, advocacy and community education.

Northern Ohio Hemophilia Foundation – 5000 Rockside Rd., Suite 230, Independence 44131; (800) 554-4366, www.nohf.org; enhances the quality of life for people with genetic bleeding disorders and their families, through advocacy, education, research and other constituency services such as; peer support, emergency financial assistant, medic alert membership, dental Goodwill Industries – The Holmes County Retail Store, 1098 insurance & educational & camp scholarships. Glen Dr., Millersburg; (330) 264-1300, Ext. 257; Judy Delaney, president; retail store hours: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Outreach Community Living Services – 337 W. North St. Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; non-profit organization provides Wooster; (330) 263-0862; Mary Lloyd, director; office hours: training and transitional employment to people facing barriers weekdays, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; works with developmentally disabled to employment; contract work for industries. adults, group homes, and adult living in community. Holmes County Family and Children First Council – 85 N. Grant St., Millersburg; (330) 674-1111, kellyk01@odifs.state.oh.us, www. holmesfcfc.org; Kathy Kelly, coordinator; office hours: weekdays, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The Holmes County Family & Children First Council is a diverse partnership of organizations and individuals committed to improving the well being of children and families. Through shared resources and a coordinated service delivery system, Council works with parents and organizations to empower families to reach their potential in a strong community environment. The coordinator helps develop service coordination plans for multi-system youth and families; oversees service coordination training, determines case-management responsibility and collaborates to identify and secure necessary

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Pathway House – 245 Beall Ave., Wooster; (330) 262-1410, www. stepsatlibertycenter.org; Ahna Cattarin, residential counselor; office hours: weekdays, 24 hours a day; residential treatment center for men recovering from chemical dependency; provides case management, counseling and group therapy (see Beacon House, for women’s treatment center). Planned Parenthood of North Central Ohio – 334 E. Milltown Rd., (330) 345-7798; www.plannedparenthood.org; Heidi Sands, clinic manager; office hours: Monday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and first Saturday of the month, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Planned Parenthood provides medical examinations, birth control and pregnancy testing; also HIV and STD testing for

both men and women, and breast and cervical cancer testing Alcoholics Anonymous for women; community education, mid-life services for women. Meetings â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tuesday, 8 p.m., at the Presbyterian Church, 90 S. Clay Rainbow of Hope Foundation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PO Box 8, Mt. Hope; (330) 674-5062; Martin Yoder, contact person; provides ďŹ nancial aid to children and their families who are unable to pay medical costs resulting from catastrophic illness; services are provided to children from infancy to 18 years of age.

St., Millersburg Contact â&#x20AC;&#x201C; (800) 897-6737 Purpose â&#x20AC;&#x201C; For people dealing with alcoholism; open speaker; non-smoking.

Dealing with Diabetes Class Meetings - Call for details regaurding monthly meetings.

Salvation Army of Holmes County â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 163 S. Clay St., (330) 674- Contact - Kathy Snyder, (330) 674-1584 ext. 1023 5151; ofďŹ ce hours: Monday/Wednesday, 9-11:30 a.m.; provides Purpose - Diabetes education and support group offered by Pomerene Hospital; lunch included. emergency assistance; â&#x20AC;&#x153;we are the last resort.â&#x20AC;? Shar-A-Christmas â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PO Box 228, Millersburg; (330) 674-GIFT; non-proďŹ t, community-supported agency provides food and personal hygiene items to families and children. Springhaven Counseling Center â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 15550 Durstine Rd., Dundee 44624; (330) 359-6100; info@springhaven.us, www. springhaven.us; sessions by appointment only, one free half hour consultation; Organization provides outpatient mental health counseling with a Christian perspective for individuals and families.

United Way of Wayne & Holmes Counties

Mission â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Uniting people and resources in a communitywide effort to improve lives.â&#x20AC;? Contact Information â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 215 S. Walnut St., (330) 264-5576, www.uwwayneholmes.org Executive Director â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Brenda Linnick Hours â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Weekdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. STEPS at Liberty Center â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 104 Spink St., Wooster; (330) 264- Fundraising Goal â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $1.4 million 8498, www.stepsatlibertycenter.org; Bobbi Douglas, executive director; ofďŹ ce hours: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 8 a.m.9 p.m.; Wednesday & Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; provides support and treatment for persons with alcohol and other drug-related problems; assessments, referrals, out-patient counseling and after-care services and prevention services, such as DrugFree Workplace and ďŹ rst time DUI program. VolunteerLink â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 215 S. Walnut St., Wooster, PO Box 548, Dial 2-1-1, www.uwwayneholmes.org; ofďŹ ce hours: 24/7; a clearinghouse for volunteers and agencies who use volunteers; maintains a list of volunteer opportunities available in the Wayne and Holmes county area; information can be accessed by visiting the United Way website, www.uwwayneholmes.org; or by calling 2-1-1 and requesting the Volunteer Directory. Your Human Resource Center â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 186 W. Jackson St., Millersburg; (330) 674-4608 or (800) 721-9472; Robert Zeh, director; Joseph Messner, Interim Director and Counselor; ofďŹ ce hours: Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday/Thursday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; provides assessments, referrals and outpatient counseling in the areas of substance abuse, mental health counseling, family and marital conďŹ&#x201A;icts, and parenting; sliding fee scale.

United 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 deďŹ nition of resources, moving beyond just dollars to include peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time, talents, goods and expertise. Today, United Way exists for one reason â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; quality education for children, self-sufďŹ cient 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 nonproďŹ t organizations, education, government and business and industry to build holistic

Support Groups

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United Way continued... 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.

* 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. BENEFITS TO USERS: * One call gives you access to resources across your community. 2-1-1 is efficient, fast and easy to use. * No more wrong numbers; no more wasted time trying to find the right resource(s). * 2-1-1 is a confidential call; most often the name of the caller is not even taken. * 2-1-1 maintains the integrity of the 9-1-1 system; saving that vital community resource for life and death emergencies. * 24-hour/7 day a week availability; 2-1-1 is always there for you. * 2-1-1 is an easy way to find or give help in your community.

United Way supports 35 programs and partners with 22 local agencies that help people everyday. The only direct service provided by United Way is its 2-1-1 information and referral program which COMMUNITY BENEFITS: connects people with information about critical health and human * 2-1-1 strengthens your community by uniting the people in services and volunteer opportunitues. Using this easy to remember your area who want to help with those who need help. three digit number, residents of Holmes County can access this * There are almost 700,000 non-profit organizations in the free, confidential service which will connect them to health and United States plus scores of government agencies. People human service organizations that can help with everything from looking for assistance have trouble navigating a complicated core emergency services to help with mental health resources, job web of health and human service programs. training, youth programming, and many other needs as they occur. * 2-1-1 is a useful planning tool. Based on aggregate data about the types of calls that the 2-1-1 Center receives, communities are in a better position to anticipate demand for services and mobilize resources to meet changing needs. * 2-1-1 touches the lives of every person in the community, and 2-1-1 is an easy- to- remember telephone number that connects whether you are in a situation where you need help or find yourself people with important services and volunteer opportunities. later in a situation to give help, 2-1-1 is always there for you. 2-1-1 helps people find and give help simply 2-1-1 is one central phone number that helps people get the needed BENEFITS AS CRISIS TOOL: * 2-1-1 is a critical information system, which is necessary prior assistance to, during and after a community crisis such as an attack, flood, fire, or other local or national tragedy. Prior to a Every hour of every day, someone in the United States needs community crisis, it is critical that an information system is in essential services—from finding substance abuse assistance to place that will respond to the crisis at a moment’s notice. securing adequate care for a child or an aging parent. Faced with * 2-1-1 responds immediately during times of crisis, to field calls a dramatic increase in the number of agencies and help lines, regarding the crisis and to direct callers to services most people often don’t know where to turn. In many cases, people end appropriate for their needs. up going without these necessary and readily available services * Once 2-1-1 is implemented, it maintains a permanent because they do not know where to start. presence in the community. As a result, people can find the While services that are offered through 2-1-1 vary from help they need whether their needs arise a week or several community to community, 2-1-1 provides callers with information years after the crisis event. 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 Studies have shown that people find it difficult to navigate the types of services: complex and ever-growing maze of health and human service agencies and programs. There are almost 700,000 nonprofit * Basic Human Needs Resource: food banks, clothing closets, organizations in the U.S. in addition to scores of government shelters, rent assistance, utility assistance. agencies. When individuals go without help because they are * Physical and Mental Health Resources: health insurance unaware of services available to them, our communities waste programs, Medicaid and Medicare, maternal health, valuable resources. Children’s Health Insurance Program, medical information lines, Additionally, communities can address the diverse need of their crisis intervention services, support groups, counseling, drug and residents and ensure increased coordination among services in the alcohol intervention and rehabilitation. 2-1-1 system, identify gaps and overlaps in services by geographic * Employment Supports: financial assistance, job training, mapping, and track human service usage. By providing a centralized transportation assistance, education programs. point of information, 2-1-1 will help ensure the most efficient use * Support for Older Americans and Persons with Disabilities: of community resources. adult day care, congregate meals, Meals on Wheels, respite care, home health care, transportation, homemaker services.

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