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TABLE OF CONTENTSWELCOME TO HOLMES COUNTY TODAY 2012

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

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

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

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

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

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONINDEX OF ADVERTISERS ..................................................................... 2WILD WEATHER ................................................................................ 19MAP ................................................................................................................24OUR AMISH NEIGHBORS ................................................................... 32

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SALES REPRESENTATIVES ........................................CAROLYN BETTAC & DONNA TOMAK

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

pectrum Publications gratefully acknowledges the many people throughout Holmes County who took time to answer questions and provide information for this, the 22nd edition of Holmes County’s community guide – Holmes County Today. The guide is designed to be a useful resource about the county; information about local government, the schools, the economy, social services, clubs, attractions and more. The information is also available at www.holmescountytoday.com.Also, we wish to thank area businesses for their support in the form of advertising; without them, this publication would

not be possible. Please show your support by patronizing the advertisers in this guide.In addition to Holmes County, Spectrum produces community guides for Orrville, Wadsworth and Wooster. Spectrum

also publishes Amish Heartland (a monthly statewide tourism publication) and Now & Then (a monthly magazine for the mature readers of Wayne County).For the sake of accuracy, organizations which could not be reached, or which did not respond, were not included. Some

of the following copy and pictures were submitted for the express purpose of this publication. If your business, church, club or organization was not included in this edition and you wish to be included in the 2013 edition, contact Spectrum Publications, (330) 264-1125 or (800) 686-2958.Additional information can be found on Holmes County’s website www.co.holmes.oh.us.

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STATISTICS

LANDSquare Miles ................................................................................... 424Number of Farms ......................................................................... 1790Average Acreage/Farm ................................................................. 109Acres of land in farms ............................................................ 195,000Major Commodities .................................................................. DairyTopography .................................... Rolling and steep glaciated hillsVegetation .............................................................. Mixed oak forestsRivers/Lakes .................................. Killbuck Creek, Mohican River,

Lake Buckhorn & Odell Lake

POPULATION1830..............................................................................................9,1351840..............................................................................................18,0881850..............................................................................................20,4521860..............................................................................................20,5891870..............................................................................................18,1771880..............................................................................................20,7761890..............................................................................................21,1391900..............................................................................................19,5111910..............................................................................................17,9091920..............................................................................................16,9651930..............................................................................................16,7261940..............................................................................................17,8761950..............................................................................................18,7601960..............................................................................................21,5911970..............................................................................................23,0241980..............................................................................................29,416

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

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

FAMOUS HOLMES COUNTY NATIVESAtlee Pomerene – US Senator, 1863-1937George Crile, Sr. – Doctor, founder of The Cleveland Clinic, 1864-1943Jonathan Chapman – known as “Johnny Appleseed,” 1775-1847Alta Weiss – fi rst nationally known femal baseball player, 1890-1964

LIVING IN HOLMES COUNTY

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

1990..............................................................................................32,8002000..............................................................................................38,9432010..............................................................................................41,854

Boyd & Wurthmann Restaurant ..................................................................................................................................Inside Front CoverChestnut Ridge Sewing .................................................................................................................................................Inside Front CoverFirst Knox National Bank ..........................................................................................................................................................................35Habitat Restore .............................................................................................................................................................Inside Front CoverHarold’s Equipment ......................................................................................................................................................Inside Front CoverHolmes Pest Control, Inc. .............................................................................................................................................Inside Front CoverHolmes Tire, LLC ..........................................................................................................................................................Inside Front CoverHome Appliance ........................................................................................................................................................................ Back CoverHospice & Palliative Care of Greater Wayne County ...........................................................................................................................18Jim Barnhart Auto Body ...............................................................................................................................................Inside Front CoverKidron Sports Center, LLC ..........................................................................................................................................Inside Front CoverLackman’s Sewing Center ............................................................................................................................................Inside Front CoverMillersburg Computer ..................................................................................................................................................Inside Front CoverParts Place of Millersburg, The ....................................................................................................................................Inside Front CoverPomerene Hospital .....................................................................................................................................................................................20Rainbow of Hope .......................................................................................................................................................................................19Rick Hawkins Lumber ..................................................................................................................................................Inside Front CoverSalt Creek Bedding ....................................................................................................................................................................................31Smith Ambulance/Medical Alarms .............................................................................................................................Inside Front CoverTope Printing ..................................................................................................................................................................Inside Front CoverVillage Motors ................................................................................................................................................................Inside Front CoverWayne College/University of Akron ........................................................................................................................................................33Wayne Health Services & Supplies, Inc. ......................................................................................................................Inside Front CoverWooster Eye Center ...................................................................................................................................................................................27Wooster Orthopaedics ...............................................................................................................................................................................27

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WELCOME FROM THE CHAMBER

THE HOLMES COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & TOURISM BUREAU

MAST

t fi rst 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 fi ne 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 Offi cial 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; fulfi ll visitor packet requests; and answer more than 10,000 phone calls every year.Our website for visitors,

www.visi tamishcountry.com, receives more than 600,000 unique visits annually. The Holmes County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau is here to support the business community.And we do so through many member benefi ts, 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 DirectorHolmes County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau

Contact Information – 35 N. Monroe St., Millersburg; (330) 674-3975, fax (330) 674-3976, info@holmescountychamber.com, www.holmescountychamber.com.Executive Director – Shasta MastMore Information – The Holmes County Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profi t association of business that voluntarily contributes money, energy and expertise to provide leadership for the economic needs of the community.It gives businesses a collective voice in local, state and

national matters, and it provides on-going support to existing businesses.The Holmes County Chamber provides community

leadership in civic, commercial, legislative and social issues and volunteers for special activities that benefi t 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 fi nancial 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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TThe Rich History of Holmes County

The Holmes County Historical SocietyContact Information – 484 Wooster Rd., Millersburg; (330) 674-0022 or (888) 201-0022, www.holmeshistory.com, info@holmeshistory.com, www.victorianhouse.org.Administrator – Mark BoleyRegular Hours – March, weekends only, 1-4 p.m.; April-October, 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 12History of the Victorian House – One of the most popular attractions in the county is the Victorian House.The magnifi cently restored Queen Anne home has 28 rooms

fi lled with antiques, providing a glimpse of 19th-century elegance. Built at the turn of the 20th century and restored by the Holmes County Historical Society, the house refl ects the atmosphere of the Victorian era and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.After purchasing the home at an auction in 1972, the historical

society rallied to begin restoration efforts. By the late 1970s 28 rooms in the house had been refurbished, with the period items decorating every empty space. The original owner of the house was a Millersburg businessman named L.H. Brightman, who built the home for his wife and children. The fi rst fl oor on the front side features a three-bay porch. A bay window topped with a pediment highlights the façade above the porch roof.The Brightmans sold the house to a group of physicians who

converted it to a sanitarium. In 1909, it was sold to H.C. Lee, one of the owners of Lee and Griggs Construction Company. Lena Lee Unkel, a married daughter of Lee, lived in the

house from 1909 to 1971. Her husband set up a laboratory and manufacturing operation in the basement, where he produced cosmetics. The lab folded in 1950. Later, Lena Lee Unkel became unable to care for the home, both physically and fi nancially. She used just two of the rooms – which were covered with black soot because of a coal-burning stove.Today, visitors are given a booklet explaining the features and

contents of each room. From the local coal room in the cellar to the third-fl oor ballroom, hundreds of items provided by Holmes County residents are displayed. Special-interest rooms include turn-of-the-century law and medical offi ces, a child’s room fi lled with antique toys, a room of military memorabilia, a music room and a sewing room that contains several Victorian dresses.

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 fi rst Amish settler, settled near what is now Walnut Creek.Stutzman built the fi rst sawmill and taught school as more

and more people began to arrive in the area.In Stutzman’s later years, he was quite a character,

dressing in white clothing and predicting the imminent return of Christ.He even built an oversized chair, which he carried around

with him, in case the Lord arrived suddenly. (This chair is on display at The Amish and Mennonite Heritage Center outside Berlin, and the German Culture Museum in Walnut Creek displays another chair handmade by Stutzman.)His unusual garb earned him the nickname “Der Weiss,”

or “The White.”Holmes County was named for Andrew Hunter Holmes,

a major in the United States Army who was killed during

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 fi nally approved the initial plan.A month later, the General Assembly named Peter Casey,

George Luke and William Hutchinson associate judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the county.They met on Feb. 18, 1825, to organize the government. The

judges appointed several individuals to positions such as sheriff, deputy, surveyor and clerk.A mostly rural county, Holmes has seen slow, steady growth

throughout much of its history.Today, it is a hotbed of seasonal tourist activities, thanks in part

to a renewed interest in the Amish and their simple lifestyle.

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HOLMES COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Contact Information – Emergency phone, 9-1-1; non-emergency phone, (330) 674-1936, 8105 TR 574, HolmesvilleSheriff – Timothy ZimmerlyOffi cers – 44 full-time offi cers, 2 part-time deputies and 22 reserve deputiesDepartments – Road patrol, detective, corrections and communications; mounted patrol unit, canine unit, Dive Team, Hostage Negotiation Team and Special Responses Team (SRT)Area Served – Acts as the county police force, providing law enforcement for rural areas and villages that do not have their own police departments

MILLERSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT

Contact Information – Emergency phone, 9-1-1; non-emergency phone, (330) 674-5931, 6 N. Washington St., MillersburgPolice Chief – S. Thomas VaughnOffi ce Hours – 8 a.m.-Midnight, 7 days/week; at all other times, phone calls are answered by the Holmes County Sheriff’s Offi ce. Offi cers on duty 24/7.Offi cers – 10 full-time, 2 part-time and 22 auxiliary offi cers.

OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL

Contact Information – 1786 Dover Rd., Wooster, (330) 264-0575In an emergency, dial 9-1-1. The following are fi re 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) 893-2117Holmes Fire District No. 1 & EMS Chief .................................Scott Balder, (330) 674-1926Holmesville Fire Department & EMS Chief .................................Mose Yoder, (330) 279-2552Killbuck Township Volunteer Fire Department & EMS Chief .................................Keith Mohler, (330) 276-0441Lakeville Fire Department & EMS Chief .................................John Rush, (419) 827-2178Paint Township/ Winesburg Fire Department & EMS Chief .................................Dennis Scheufl er, (330) 359-5003Richland Township Volunteer Fire Department & EMS Chief .................................Melissa McCartney, (330) 377-5301Western Holmes/ Nashville Fire Department & EMS

Safety Services

HOLMES COUNTY AIRPORT

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

Transportation

Cincinnati ..............................................................................190 milesCleveland .................................................................................80 milesColumbus .................................................................................84 milesDayton ...................................................................................158 milesDetroit ....................................................................................187 milesPittsburgh ..............................................................................122 milesYoungstown ...........................................................................105 miles

Approximate Distances from Holmes County to

Major Cities

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

OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS

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

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• Farm Accounts• Clear Gas• Automatic Fuel Oil Delivery (Budget Plan Available)• Gasoline• Motor Oils

• K1 Kerosene• Dyed Kerosene• Diesel Fuel• Grease

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Marathon Fuels

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You may use the United States Postal Service’s website, www.usps.com, to fi nd ZIP Codes, locate a post offi ce, track/confi rm mailings, calculate postage, fi ll out a change-of-address form and more.

BERLIN

Contact Information – 5520 Oak St., (330) 893-2113 Postmaster – Timothy Judd Hours – weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-4 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-NoonBIG PRAIRIE

Contact Information – 13214 SR 226, (330) 496-2411 Postmaster – Bonnie Porter Hours – weekdays, 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-4:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 7:30 a.m.-NoonCHARM

Contact Information – 4440 CR 70, (330) 893-2888 Postmaster – Currently do not have a postmaster Hours – weekdays, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1-4:15 p.m.; Saturdays, 8-11:45 a.m.GLENMONT

Contact Information – 125 Main St., (330) 377-4322 Postmaster – Currently do not have a postmaster Hours – weekdays, 7:30 a.m.-Noon and 1-4:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 7:30-11 a.m.HOLMESVILLE

Contact Information – 201 S. Millersburg St., (330) 279-2911 Postmaster – Roseann Miller Hours – weekdays, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 2-4:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 8 a.m.-NoonKILLBUCK

Contact Information – 182 W. Front St., (330) 276-7511 Postmaster – Carl Brand Hours – weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-Noon and 12:30-4:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 8:30-11:30 a.m.LAKEVILLE

Contact Information – 13989 SR 226, (419) 827-2212 Postmaster – Gary Edwards Hours – weekdays, 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-4:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 7:30 a.m.-NoonMILLERSBURG

Contact Information – 56 S. Washington St., (330) 674-5846 Postmaster – Robert F. Reichert Hours – weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-Noon

MT. HOPE

Contact Information – 7834 CR 77, (330) 674-6168 Postmaster – Logan Ackeret Hours – weekdays, 7:30 a.m.-Noon and 1-3:45 p.m.; Saturdays, 8 a.m.-NoonNASHVILLE

Contact Information – 111 W. Millersburg St., (330) 378-2666 Postmaster – Joni Schonauer Hours – weekdays, 8 a.m.-Noon and 1-4:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 8-11 a.m.WALNUT CREEK

Contact Information – 4878 Olde Pump St., (330) 893-2431 Postmaster – Mark Lunsford Hours – weekdays, 7:30 a.m.-Noon and 1-4 p.m.; Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-NoonWINESBURG

Contact Information – 2162 W. Main, (330) 359-5512 Postmaster – Debbie Weber Hours – weekdays, 8 a.m.-Noon and 1-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 8-11:30 a.m.

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 .............................................................................44606Ashland .....................................................................................44805Baltic .........................................................................................43804Berlin .........................................................................................44610Big Prairie ................................................................................44611Charm ........................................................................................44617Dalton .......................................................................................44618Dundee .....................................................................................44624Fredericksburg .........................................................................44627Glenmont ..................................................................................44628Holmesville ...............................................................................44633Kidron .......................................................................................44636Killbuck .....................................................................................44637Lakeville ...................................................................................44638Loudonville ..............................................................................44842Millersburg ...............................................................................44654Mount Eaton ............................................................................44659Mount Hope .............................................................................44660Nashville ...................................................................................44661Orrville ......................................................................................44667Shreve .......................................................................................44676Sugarcreek ................................................................................44681Walnut Creek ...........................................................................44687Wilmot .......................................................................................44689Winesburg .................................................................................44690Wooster .....................................................................................44691

OFFICE INFORMATION

Post Offi ces & ZIP Codes

NEWSPAPERS

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

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

THE DAILY RECORDMain Offi ce Contact Information – 212 E. Liberty St., Wooster, (330) 264-1125 or (800) 686- 2958, www.the-daily-record.comMillersburg Bureau Contact Information – 25 N. Clay St., PO Box 151, Millersburg, (330) 674-5676 or (330) 674-1811Distribution – daily, mornings

THE BUDGETContact Information – 134 N. Factory St., PO Box 249, Sugarcreek, (330) 852-4634,

www.thebudgetnewspaper.comDistribution – weekly, Wednesdays

THE BARGAIN HUNTERContact Information – 7368 CR 623, PO Box 358, Millersburg, (330) 674-2300 or (888)674-1010, www.gpubs.comDistribution – weekly, Mondays

RADIO STATIONS

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

WQKT (104.5 FM)Contact Information – 186 S. Hillcrest Dr., Wooster, (330) 264-5122, www.wqkt.comFormat – Sports/Country

WKVX (960 AM) Contact Information – 186 S. Hillcrest Dr., Wooster, (330) 264-5122, www.wqkt.comFormat – Oldies/Sports

ELECTRICITY

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

INTERNET SERVICES

Bright.Net – (800) 535-6423, www.neobright.net; dial-up onlyCentury Link – (866) 304-6820, www.centurylink.comLightspeed Wireless – 4913 W. Main St., Berlin, (330) 473-1231, www.wifi 7.comValkyrie Internet Services – 4925 W. Main St., Berlin, (330) 674-6775, www.valkyrie.net

NATURAL GAS

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

TELEPHONE

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

TRASH REMOVALResidents of Holmes County have the option of choosing from the following services for trash disposal:

Rumpke – 888-Rumpke-1, www.rumpke.comJ&J Refuse – 3596 SR 39 NW, PO Box 448, Dover 44622, (800) 201-0005 or (330) 343-5665, www.jandjrefuse.comRepublic Waste Services – 2800 S. Erie St., Massillon 44646, (800) 247-3644, www.repwaste.com; offi ce hours: weekdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturdays, 8 a.m.-Noon

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Media

CABLE TELEVISION

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

Utilities

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

Holmes County District Public Library

Transforming to Serve Holmes County Residents

he Holmes County District Public Library is proud to serve the residents of Holmes County. We provide service via our Central Library in Millersburg, our East Branch location in Walnut Creek and with our Bookmobile program which continues to be among the most highly utilized in the county. Through our partnership with the 79 member SEO Library Consortium we are able to provide over six million items that can be checked out with the Holmes County Library card. Further, we also have access to eBooks for check out that can be read with your eReader.Presently, we offer 28 computers at our two branches that run on

high speed fi ber optic lines. We invite patrons to check their email, surf the web, fi ne tune a resume or search for employment using our computers. Laptop computers are also available for use on the Bookmobiles as they are both wi-fi hotspots.In 2010, the Holmes County District Public Library circulated

751,494 items. The library has a collection over 125,000 items with 18,433 registered borrowers.Starting in January 2012 our East Branch location will be open two Saturdays per month during the

school year. We are always looking for new ways to expand library services to all residents of the county.To learn more about the Library and all that it has to offer please check out our website at www.

holmeslibrary.org.We look forward to assisting you.

Submitted by Bill Martino

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Grants Make it Possible to Offer Computer Classes County-WideBroadband Internet can improve your life. Library computer classes will be emphasizing the benefi ts of having broadband access

to the Internet during classes offered for the next two years. Thanks to a grant from Connect Ohio – we will be able to offer these classes in many areas of the county. We also received grant

funds from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation that provides computers for the central library, bookmobile and East branch. In addition, a gift from CenturyLink will allow us to purchase a smaller mobile lab that we can take to many areas of the county to bring the training to county residents. Look for more information about these classes on our website at www.holmeslibrary.org.

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

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

CATHOLICSt. Peter Catholic Church & Holmes County Catholic Center – 379 S. Crawford St., Millersburg, (330) 674-1671, holmescountycatholicchurches@gmail.com, www.holmescountycatholic.org; Father Stephen L. Krile, pastor.SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church – SR 520, Glenmont, (330) 674-1671, holmescountycatholicchurches@gmail.com, www.holmescountycatholic.org; Father Stephen L. Krile, pastor.

CHRISTIANKillbuck Valley Christian Church – One mile west of Killbuck, off US 62 on CR 620, (330) 276-9717, kvcc4jc@embarqmail.com; Joe Milazzo, pastor.Millersburg Christian Church – 125 N. Clay St., Millersburg, (330) 674-1646, www.millersburgchristianchurch.com; Trevor Littleton, lead minister.

CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCEFaith Bible Church – 7384 CR 623, Millersburg, (330) 674-4986, fbccma@gmail.com; Steve Young, pastor.

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

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

LUTHERANFaith 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.

MENNONITEBerean Community Church – 5473 East St., PO Box 353, Berlin, (330) 674-9634; Steve Lapp, pastor.Berlin Mennonite Church – 4718 US 62, PO Box 217, Berlin, (330) 893-2320, berlinmennonite@yahoo.com; Ernest Hershberger, senior pastor; Tim Zuercher, youth pastor.Grace Mennonite Church – 5750 CR 77, PO Box 235, Berlin, (330) 893-3110, grace@allaboutgrace.org, allaboutgrace.org; Larry Kaufman, pastor.Gospel Haven Church – 6871 SR 241, Benton, (330) 674-6123; Dennis Mullet, pastor.Longenecker Mennonite Church – 8451 CR 186, Dundee; PO Box 112, Winesburg, (330) 359-5155 or (330) 359-7181, www.longeneckermennonite.com; Dean Miller, interim lead pastor.Martins Creek Mennonite Church – 6111 CR 203, Millersburg, (330) 674-1242, www.mcmc.org.Millersburg Mennonite Church – 288 E. Jackson St., PO Box 16, Millersburg, (330) 674-7700; Patrick and Christine

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

NON-DENOMINATIONALBerlin 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.

PRESBYTERIANClark 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 CHRISTGlenmont 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 METHODISTHolmesville United Methodist Church – 317 E. Main St., Holmesville, (330) 279-2141; Kenn Curren, pastor.Killbuck United Methodist Church – 410 N. Main St., (mailing address: 180 Mark Ave.), Killbuck, (330) 276-3871; Roberta Fuller, pastor.Millersburg United Methodist Church – 5395 TR 336, Millersburg, (330) 674-2641; Tom Jones, pastor.Mount Hope United Methodist Church – SR 241, Mt. Hope, (330) 279-2141; Kenn Curren, pastor.Nashville United Methodist Church – 302 W. Millersburg St., PO Box 399, Nashville, (330) 378-2055; Lori Burdette-Steele, pastor.

Amish churches, which are organized by geographic district, are not listed here. There are more than 80 such churches in Holmes County.

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 fi rst village formed in Holmes County and the home of the fi rst factory in the county, the Braden and Hassock Farm Implement and Iron Company.In 1811, Berlin’s earliest settlers were John Swigert and

Samuel Knight, who brought their families from Maryland. Swigert selected a spot on his land for a town and named it Berlin – after his hometown in Germany. He platted 108 lots, with the deed dated Feb. 18, 1816.Today Berlin is best known for its tourist attractions

– from the unique gift galleries and craft shops to hotels and restaurants. The wide variety of activities and shops will make any traveler’s visit to Berlin a memorable one.

THE GERMAN CULTURE MUSEUM

Contact Information – 4877 Olde Pump St., Walnut Creek; (330) 893-2571, www.germanculturemuseum.com.Hours – Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Call for private tours or expanded hours.Admission – Donations are accepted.Amenities – The museum houses an impressive collection of area memorabilia, including a 14”X20” portrait of Holmes County’s fi rst 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.

Area Attractions & EventsTHE AMISH & MENNONITE HERITAGE CENTER

Contact Information – 5798 CR 77, PO Box 324, Berlin; (330) 893-3192 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 SaturdayAdmission – Call for prices; group rates availableAmenities – The historic and religious heritage of the Amish, Mennonite and Hutterite people is illustrated on a circular mutual measuring 265 feet in length and 10 feet in height. The mural named Behalt, meaning “to keep or remember.” A video presentation illustrates the daily life of Amish and Mennonite people today. A restored 1856 one-room public school house is now onsite, and an 1840s-style bankbarn houses a restored Conestoga Wagon that brought early settlers to Holmes County.

BERLIN, THE VILLAGE OF

Website – www.BerlinOhioInfo.comMore 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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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 fi rst 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 affi liated 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 specifi cally on the history and settlement of Holmes

County and Walnut Creek Township, the German Culture Museum strives to give you a snapshot of life in the 19th and early 20th centuries. After being closed for several years, we’ve made the move to our new location. The museum has moved across the street into the lower level of the new Walnut Creek Township building.

THE HOLMES COUNTY ANTIQUE FESTIVAL

Contact Information – Georgianna Cool; (330) 674-6781, www.holmescountyantiquefestival.org.50th Annual Festival in 2012 – October 6 and 7 (always the 5th weekend after Labor Day), in downtown MillersburgThe 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 horseshoe-pitch contest, a souvenir stand, a costume contest and many other fun-fi lled 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 toursAdmission – $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 fl uorescent minerals display. In our reception hall we have local history and historic school display, plus a gift shop with lots of books about wildlife, geology and archaeology.

ROLLING RIDGE RANCH

Contact Information – 3961 CR 168 (Weaver Ridge Road), Millersburg; (330) 893-3777, www.visitrollingridge.com.Hours – Mid-April – Mid-October; Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Sundays (closed Oct. 13)Admission – Call for rates; group rates available.Amenities – This ranch features more than 500 animals and birds (over 100 species) from around the world in a natural setting. Visitors can take a two-mile safari tour by 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-rideFarm Hours – April-October; Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and closed SundaysFarm Admission – Call for ratesShops – Berlin Craft Mall, the Berlin Antique Mall, Ms. Gadget’s, Gramma Fannie’s Quilt Barn, The Leather Shop, Berlin Pet Shop and Precious Petals, Quail Hollow Candle Shop and Tis the Season, Ohio’s largest Christmas shop.Shops Hours – Open year-round; call for seasonal hours.

YODER’S AMISH HOME

Contact Information – 6050 SR 515, between Trail & Walnut Creek; (330) 893-2541, www.yodersamishhome.com.Hours – April 16-Oct. 22 Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; also open Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor DayAdmission – Call for rates; group rates availableAmenities – 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 & OrganizationsBUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS

Historic Downtown Millersburg – Executive board usually meets the 2nd Monday; Tara McCulloch, (330) 674-3955, www.historicdowntownmillersburg.com.Holmes County Chamber of Commerce – 35 N. Monroe 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) 674-8008 or (330) 763-3938; hours: Monday/Tuesday 3-11 p.m., Wednesday/Thursday, 9-11 a.m., Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and Sunday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; Eric Smeby, 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

Bloomfi eld 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; fi eld trips, programs and bird walks as advertised; annual price; Cheryl Harner, president, harner1@bright.net; for bird walk info, contact Tim Leslie, (419) 289-2626, leslie26_2000@yahoo.com.Seven Hills Garden Club – Meets the 1st Wednesday, 7 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; Franklin Garrett, president, (330) 567-0071 or (330) 567-2501.Holmes County Genealogy Chapter, OGS – Meets at the Holmes County Genealogy Chapter Library, intersection of SR 39 & SR 514, Nashville, on the fourth Thursday, 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) 378-2020,

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

SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS

East Holmes Music Boosters – Meets the 1st Monday, 4 p.m., at the high school; Glinda Miller, president, (330) 893-2626, www.eastholmes.k12.oh.us/hiland.Hiland High School Academic Boosters – Meets as needed; Karl Schlabach, 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; Cindy McCauley, 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; Dale Weber, commander, (330) 674-7131.American Legion Post No. 192 of Millersburg Auxiliary –Meets the third Monday, 8 p.m., at the post, 264 W. Jackson St., Millersburg; Ruby Baird, president, (330) 674-3135, rbaird242@earthlink.net.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 fi tness through cooperation with local churches, service clubs and businesses. Troops are available for Tiger Clubs (boys in fi rst grade), Cub Scouts (boys in grades two and three), Webelos (boys in grades four and fi ve), Boy Scouts (boys in sixth grade and up) and Explorers & Venturers (boys and girls ages 14 to 21).Girl Scouts, Ohio’s Heartland (satellite offi ce) – 35 N. Park St., Mansfi eld 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 fi rst grade), Brownies (girls in second through third grades), Jr. Scouts (girls in fourth through fi fth grades),

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

MISCELLANEOUS ORGANIZATIONS

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

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Contact Information – 8381 SR 39 W, just west of downtown Millersburg, (330) 674-0869, visit www.holmescountyfair.com for complete fair information.2012 Fair – Aug. 6-11, 2012Activities & Events – 4-H exhibits and events, livestock shows, a fl ower and garden show, commercial booths, rides, games, spectator events and much more; all grandstand events (tractor pull, demolition derby, rodeo and more exciting events); continuous entertainment on the stage on “The Green.”Along with all the rides and entertainment, 4-H members will be showing off their animals and long-term projects.“This fair really showcases our youth and the agriculture of Holmes County,” Fair President Kerry Taylor said. “This is really an

agriculturally based area and I think you get a good sampling of all ages here so that you get a real cross-section of the community.”General admission only $5.00 with free parking and free grandstand entertainment nightly. Senior Citizens, $4.00 daily and Wednesday

afternoon is “Kids Day” with discounts throughout the fair.

The Holmes County Fair

The Holmes County Park DistrictContact Information – 1 Trail Drive, Suite A, Millersburg, (330) 674-3353, fax (330) 674-3359, www.holmesparkdistrict.org, hcparks@embarqmail.comPark District Director – Jen HalversonNature Preserves:Black Creek Park – between Killbuck and Glenmont, near SR 520R.F. VanSickle Woods – between Millersburg and KillbuckHolmes County Trail – currently 15 miles paved from Fredericksburg to Killbuck, www.holmestrail.org.More Information – A variety of recreational programs for youth and adults are available through the park district. Among them are the following:

Grade Volleyball ...................3rd and 6th grade..........................................March/AprilGirls’ Instructional Softball .......... K-3rd grade.................................................SummerGirls’ Softball ............................... 4th-6th grade.................................................SummerTrack ......................................................ages 4-12.................................... Spring/SummerGolf Clinic .................................... 3rd-8th grade....................................................... JuneGolf League .................................. 4rd-8th grade.................................................SummerSoccer ...............................................K-6th grade.............................................SeptemberBasketball Handling .................................K-2nd................................. January/FebruaryFlag Football ............................................. K-3rd.............................................September

Please note: all dates are for 2011 and are subject to change. For more information, contact the park district.

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Contact Information – 1 Trail Dr., Suite B, Millersburg, (330) 674-0475, holmestrail@embarqmail.com, www.holmestrail.org.Executive Director – Jen HalversonHours – Daylight to dusk; buggy use is permitted from 6 a.m.-10 p.m. special-use permits may be obtained for group night rides or special events from the trail director. These events must be approved and planned in advance for notifi cation of local law enforcement agencies.Users – Bicyclists, walkers, joggers, horseback riders, roller bladers, horse & buggies.More Information – In today’s society, when we wish to leave behind sounds and signs of civilization, we search for places of solitude. Trails offer gateways to miles of breathtaking beauty. The Holmes County Trails is a treasure not many communities have the opportunity to share with their neighbors and families.The trail is a great place to connect, reconnect and become

reoriented with nature. Not every count in this nation has a natural corridor of beauty 29 miles long carving its heartland and owned in common by all its residents.At the Heart of the Ohio to Erie Trail, the Holmes County Trail is

dual surface transportation corridor with one 8-foot lane of asphalt for pedestrian, bicyclist, roller bladers and another 8-foot lane of chip and seal for horse and buggy traffi c. The Holmes County Trail offers an opportunity to observe the community’s unique culture, lifestyle, and scenery.With more than $6 million in federal, state, and local funding the

Holmes County Trail is halfway completed. Currently, just over 15 miles of the trail is paved and open, from Fredericksburg to Killbuck, leaving approximately 14 more miles yet to be completed.Upon completion of the 29-miles, Holmes and Knox counties will

consist of more than 50 miles of uninterrupted trail, giving trail users one of the most unique recreational facilities in the region.

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

when approaching other trail users. On the Holmes County Trail, buggies & horseback riders yield to all other users while cyclists yield to hikers and walkers.Facilities – Trail restrooms are available at trailheads in Holmesville, Millersburg, and Killbuck. The Millersburg Depot/Hipp Station is located adjacent to the Trail on the corner of Clinton and Grants Streets in Millersburg. The depot serves as a trail and railroad information center as well. Picnic areas are located at the Millersburg Depot/Hipp Station and at the end of the trail in Killbuck. A horse watering trough is located on the west side of the trail adjacent to the Millersburg Depot/Hipp Station.Safety on the Trail – It is every trail user’s responsibility and right to ensure their own safety and expect safe practice from other trail users. Exercise caution at all times, follow guidelines and rules of the trails. Preventing accidents or injuries is the fi rst step; acting responsibly if something does happen is the second. Always think clearly.Trail Etiquette – Trail etiquette can be described as the polite way to use trails. It outlines guidelines for the many users that ride, walk, hike, bike, or roller blade the trail. If you have never considered trail etiquette to be one of the more important aspects of trail use, you may want to reconsider. Trail etiquette should be a major part of any trail user’s experience.If trail users conduct themselves in an appropriate manner, respect

the environment and the other users, the trail experience will only get better. Keep safety and etiquette in mind when you are participating in trail use, this way the trail in Holmes County will stay in good condition and the privilege will remain accessible for everyone.Pets – Pets are permitted on the trail. Because pets have been known to run in front of a cyclist while on an extended leash we ask pet owners to keep pets on a maximum 5-foot leash at all times to prevent accidents; they should never be left unattended.Extreme care should be taken to avoid confl icts between dogs

and horses.

Littering along trails is prohibited.

Holmes County Rails to Trails Coalition

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ECONOMY

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.usMore Information – The Holmes County Planning Commission/Offi ce 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 signifi cant 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 OFFICE OF PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Contact Information – 62 W. Clinton St., Millersburg, (330) 674-2811, fax (330) 674-3766, www.holmes.oh.nacdnet.org.Program Administrator – Michelle WoodBoard Meetings – 3rd Tuesday of each month (call to confi rm 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 land-use 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 nonprofi t source pollution.

THE HOLMES SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Contact Information – 2 Court St., Millersburg, (330) 763-2954.Economic Development Director – Shawn StarlinMore Information – The council promoted the retention and expansion of business in the county.

THE HOLMES COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, INC.

* 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 fi rst 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, butterfl ies 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.

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HOLMES COUNTY AGRICULTURE2007 HOLMES COUNTY AGRICULTURE STATISTICS

Emphasis .................................................... Units ............ Ohio RankFarms ........................................................... 1,573Land in Farms .............................. 187,658 acresFarm Size ............................................. 119 acresCorn Grain (harvested) ................ 27,245 acres ............................49Winter Wheat (harvested) .............. 2,500 acres ............................67

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

Contact Information – Holmes County’s Auditor’s Offi ce, 75 E. Clinton St., Suite 107, Millersburg, (330) 674-1896, fax (330) 674-9428, www.holmescountyauditor.org.Auditor – Jackie McKee

TAX RATESTAXING DIST./ TOTAL RES/AGR RES/AGR

SCHOOL DIST. TAX EFF EFF

RATE FACTOR RATE

Berlin Twp./E. Holmes 47.20 .175511 38.915892Clark Twp./E. Holmes 47.45 .164298 39.654085Clark Twp./Garaway 73.15 .377966 45.501804Clark Twp./E. Holmes/Fire 47.70 .165250 39.817584Baltic Village/Garaway 79.40 .402428 47.447239Baltic Village/E.Holmes 53.70 .225335 41.59952Hardy Twp./E. Holmes 46.70 .160556 39.202069Hardy Twp./W. Holmes 58.15 .174578 47.998324Millersburg Village/W. Holmes 63.15 .215909 49.515354Killbuck Twp./W. Holmes 59.20 .179780 48.592584Killbuck Village/W. Holmes 64.80 .217824 50.685057Knox Twp./Loudonville 63.43 .252903 47.388418Knox Twp./W. Holmes 58.95 .176670 48.535308Mechanic Twp./E. Holmes 47.70 .162748 39.936926Mechanic Twp./W. Holmes 59.15 .176109 48.733181Monroe Twp./W. Holmes 62.15 .172514 51.428279

Paint Twp./ E. Holmes 50.70 .170651 42.048017Prairie Twp./E. Holmes 47.20 .160691 39.615386Prairie Twp./Southeast 74.85 .344372 49.073798Prairie Twp./Triway 73.05 .387228 44.763049Holmesville Village/Southeast 79.35 .330303 53.140503Richland Twp./Danville 71.17 .436193 40.126198Richland Twp./W. Holmes 59.65 .197067 47.894975Glenmont Village/W. Holmes 59.65 .197067 47.894975Ripley Twp./W. Holmes 59.45 .173829 49.115905Saltcreek Twp./E. Holmes 47.70 .167181 39.725487Saltcreek Twp./Southeast 75.35 .347261 49.183899Saltcreek Twp./E. Holmes/Fire 48.70 .165855 40.622898Walnut Creek Twp./E. Holmes 46.70 .174361 38.55737Washington Twp./Loudonville 65.43 .245809 49.346778Washington Twp./W. Holmes 60.95 .171556 50.493668Washington Twp./Loudonville Vil. 73.33 .300945 51.261735Nashville Village/W. Holmes 60.95 .171556 50.493668Nashville Village/W.H. Knox Twp. 58.95 .176670 48.535308

County General Fund 3.25Holmes County Training Center 6.80Holmes/Wayne Mental Health 1.00Park District 0.15County Home 1.50Total County Millage 12.70

LOCAL REAL ESTATETotal units sold, 2001 .............................. 53Total units sold, 2002 .............................. 49Total units sold, 2003 .............................. 53Total units sold, 2004 .............................. 47Total units sold, 2005 .............................. 54Total units sold, 2006 .............................. 40Total units sold, 2007 .............................. 69Total units sold, 2008 .............................. 55Total units sold, 2009 .............................. 51Total units sold, 2010 .............................. 47Total units sold, 2011 .............................. 69

Total volume sold, 2001 ............ $5,107,893Total volume sold, 2002 ............ $5,035,600Total volume sold, 2003 ............ $7,195,645Total volume sold, 2004 ............ $6,278,875Total volume sold, 2005 ............ $7,532,400Total volume sold, 2006 ............ $4,546,076

Total volume sold, 2007 ............ $8,254,350Total volume sold, 2008 ............ $6,773,910Total volume sold, 2009 ............ $5,717,670Total volume sold, 2010 ............ $5,232,070Total volume sold, 2011 ............ $8,669,610

Average home price, 2001 ........... $100,155Average home price, 2002 ........... $102,767Average home price, 2003 ........... $110,702Average home price, 2004 ........... $133,593Average home price, 2005 ........... $139,489Average home price, 2006 ........... $113,652Average home price, 2007 ........... $119,628Average home price, 2008 ........... $123,162Average home price, 2009 ........... $113,087Average home price, 2010 ........... $111,321Average home price, 2011 ........... $125,647

Average days on the market, 2001 ...... 161Average days on the market, 2002 ...... 135Average days on the market, 2003 ...... 127Average days on the market, 2004 ...... 151Average days on the market, 2005 ...... 110Average days on the market, 2006 ...... 111Average days on the market, 2007 ...... 152Average days on the market, 2008 ...... 168Average days on the market, 2009 ...... 144Average days on the market, 2010 ...... 188Average days on the market, 2011 ...... 139Real 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 offi cer. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

Soybeans (harvested) .................... 14,802 acres ............................62Oats (harvested) .............................. 4,353 acres ..............................2All Hay (harvested) ....................... 34,620 acres ..............................4All Cattle & Calves ........................54,480 head ..............................3

Data Sources – 2007 Ohio Field Offi ce County Profi le, www.nass.usda.gov.

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LEADERSHIP HOLMES COUNTY PREPARES NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERSContact Information – 35 N. Monroe St., Millersburg; (330) 674-3975, www.holmescountychamber.com (click on the Leadership link).More Information – In Holmes County, leadership and learning go hand-in-hand. In its eleventh year, Leadership Holmes County was designed to develop leadership skills in a wide range of individuals throughout the county. The program also seeks to increase the number of leaders in business, the community and government, while educating them about Holmes County’s resources, challenges and opportunities.“We’re never too old to learn and sort out new ideas.

You’re always involved in leadership situations, whether you’re 5 or 95,” said Leah Miller, who facilitates Leadership Holmes County.Areas of Concentration – In addition to studying “Developing the Leader Within You” by John C. Maxwell, and other leadership resources, the class concentrates on one area of Holmes County each month:

* Culture, History and Geography * Local County Government * Non-Profi t 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 benefi t 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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WILD WEATHER IN HOLMES COUNTY

According to www.hailstorms.owlinc.org, Holmes County has suffered its share of hailstorms. Following is a list of some of the worst storms:A hailstorm struck Holmes County on June 6,

1879. The storm did a lot of damage to crops and fruit trees. The storm moved from west to east and covered an area between one-half and three-fourths of a mile in width. The largest hailstones observed were an inch in diameter, and they did severe damage to wheat, orchard trees and vineyards.Killbuck was hit by a hailstorm on August 19, 1900.

Corn, garden crops and fruit were damaged by the hailstones which were either fl at or oval in shape and had knobs on the edges. Some hailstones were up to one-and-three-quarter inches in diameter, and the hail knocked many apples and peaches off orchard trees and cut or badly damaged others.Although “large” hailstones fell from the sky for

10 minutes in the county on May 8, 1932, damage from the hail was not too severe. The storm did snarl traffi c for a time, and 10 panes of glass were broken in a Millersburg greenhouse.At approximately 9 p.m. on July 28, 1932, a severe

hailstorm hit eastern Holmes County and was felt as far as Dundee. People living near Winesburg fi rst became aware of the storm when they heard a “low rumbling noise accompanied by sudden but short gusts of wind.” In the northwest was what seemed to be a low rain cloud which was quite light in color and encircled by a dark cloud. Shortly before the cloud’s passage over the area near Winesburg, the wind began to pick up and was soon so strong it uprooted trees, tore roofs off buildings and damaged most movable objects in its path.As the windstorm was at its peak, hail began

to fall. The worst of the half-hour long storm centered around the Village of Trail. There, four inches of hail fell, damaging roofs and breaking every window on the north side of every house in the village. West of Winesburg, one house had 23 window panes broken by the hailstones. Within the hail swath, which was up to two miles wide, whole fi elds of corn were beaten down to stubbles just a foot in height. Many of the hailstones were as large as walnuts, and they not only destroyed corn but also riddled garden crops and entirely stripped some orchards of fruit. The orchard trees also had most of their leaves knocked from them making the trees appear to be in the heart of winter.Approximately one mile west of Winesburg, grass

in pasture fi elds was fl attened to such an extent by the storm that “it looked as though a large roller had been moved over the land.” Between Winesburg and Trail, the hail came so fast that the

wind heaped it into drifts two feet deep along the roads. Some of these drifts could still be seen at noon the next day.At Millersburg, on April 19, 1901, the ground was

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

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Many Local Items, Bake SaleThis 26th annual (non-profi t) Benefi t Auction is to provide fi nancial assistance to area residents who are unable to pay the health costs resulting from catastrophic illnesses affecting infants and children.

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EDUCATION

ADMINISTRATIONAdministrative Offi ces – 28 W. Jackson St., MillersburgSuperintendent – Kris Perone, (330) 674-3546, fax (330) 674-1177, whol_pipes@tccsa.netDirector of Personnel, Curriculum & Federal Programs –Lori Robson, whol_robson@tccsa.netTreasurer – Jamie Ziegler, (330) 674-3556, whol_ziegler@tccsa.net

BOARD OF EDUCATIONBoard Meetings – Third Monday of each month at 7 p.m., alternating among the seven schools Kurt McDowell ....................................................... 12/31/12 Brent Snyder ........................................................... 12/31/11 David Kick ............................................................... 12/31/12 Eric Strouse ............................................................. 12/31/11 Bradley Welsh ......................................................... 12/31/12

SCHOOLSWEST HOLMES HIGH SCHOOL – 10909 SR 39, Millersburg Phone – (330) 674-6085, fax (330) 674-0818 Principal – Bill Sterling Enrollment – 757 + 56 Career Center

WEST HOLMES MIDDLE SCHOOL – 10901 SR 39, Millersburg Phone – (330) 674-4761, fax (330) 674-2311 Principal – Jeff Woods Enrollment – 563

CLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 1390 SR 83, Millersburg Phone – (330) 674-7936, fax (330) 674-3246 Principal – Renee Woods Enrollment – 121

KILLBUCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 299 School St., Killbuck Phone – (330) 276-2891, fax (330) 276-1382 Principal – David Wade Enrollment – 313

LAKEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 14059 SR 226, Lakeville Phone – (419) 827-2006, fax (419) 827-2352 Principal – Sheila Hanna Enrollment – 148

MILLERSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 430 E. Jackson St., Millersburg Phone – (330) 674-5681, fax (330) 674-2506 Principal – Tim Wigton Enrollment – 396

West Holmes Local Schools

NASHVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 13495 SR 39, PO Box 400, Nashville Phone – (330) 378-2111, fax (330) 378-2323 Principal – Brian Zimmerly Enrollment – 139

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ADMINISTRATIONContact information – 6108 CR 77, PO Box 182, BerlinSuperintendent – Joe Edinger, (330) 893-2610Treasurer – Marsha Clark, (330) 893-2416Federal Programs Director – Sharon Hannon, (330) 893-2301Student population – 1,852Number of buildings – 9Certifi ed & classifi ed staff – 242

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

SCHOOLSHILAND HIGH SCHOOL & MIDDLE SCHOOL – 4400 SR 39, PO Box 275, BerlinPhone – (330) 893-2626Principal – Matt JohnsonAssistant Principal – Scott PringleEnrollment – 407 total (High School- 269; Middle School – 138)

BERLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 4978 W. Main St., PO Box 310, BerlinPhone – (330) 893-2817Principal – Darren BlochlingerEnrollment – 404

CHARM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 4416 SR 557, PO Box 159, CharmPhone – (330) 893-2300Principal – Jon WilsonEnrollment – 72

CHESTNUT RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 5088 TR 401, PO Box 232, BerlinPhone – (330) 893-2413Principal – James LuneborgEnrollment – 249

FLAT RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 2609 CR 600, PO Box 159, CharmPhone – (330) 893-3156Principal – Jon WilsonEnrollment – 189

East Holmes Local School District

MT. HOPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 8242 SR 241, PO Box 128, Mt. HopePhone – (330) 674-0418Principal – Dan McKeyEnrollment – 167

WALNUT CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 4840 Olde Pump St., PO Box 145, Walnut CreekPhone – (330) 893-2213Principal – Ken MillerEnrollment – 189

WINESBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 2165 US 62, PO Box 207, WinesburgPhone – (330) 359-5059Principal – Dan McKeyEnrollment – 169

WISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 4579 CR 120, PO Box 159, CharmPhone – (330) 893-2505Principal – Jon WilsonEnrollment – 106

The East Holmes Local School District has respect for the past, as we build the future. Our school population of 1852 students includes a rigorous high school setting while providing a challenging learning environment in the elementary buildings. Our curriculum relies on specifi c Academic Content

Standards, highly qualifi ed teacher preparation and hard work by students and their families to make East Holmes an excellent school district. We serve 836 Amish children in our schools along with 1021

English children within our unique culture. Students are being prepared to be responsible and productive

citizens with an attitude of life-long learning.The East Holmes Local School District will continue to keep

student achievement our highest goal as evidenced by the rating of EXCELLENT WITH DISTINCTION on the state report card. With partnerships involving parents, community organization and the business sector, success for students is attainable. We appreciate such commitment to education and the challenges

our school community meets as we prepare youth for the future.SUBMITTED BY Superintendent Joe Edinger

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Southeast Local Schools

Private 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 offi ces.The Southeast Local School District serves approximately 1,650 students and has achieved a state report card score of

26 out of 26 indicators.

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ADMINISTRATIONContact Information – District offi ce, 9048 Dover Rd., Apple Creek, (330) 698-3001, www.southeast.k12.oh.us.Superintendent – Michael Shreffl er

SCHOOL BOARDMeetings – Third Monday, at various locations

GOSPEL HAVEN ACADEMYContact Information – 6871 SR 241, Millersburg, (330) 674-0752Principal – Galen KauffmanStudent Population – 80, in grades K-12More 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.

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

HOLMESVILLE ELEMENTARY

Contact Information – 8141 E. Jackson St., PO Box 8, (330) 279-2341, fax (330) 279-2023.Enrollment – 170Principal – Amy Wentworth

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

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

Treasurer – Sandy Hadsell

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Area Career CentersASHLAND COUNTY – WEST HOLMES CAREER CENTER

HOLMES COUNTY TRAINING CENTER

BUCKEYE CAREER CENTER

Contact Information – 1782 SR 60, Ashland; (419) 289-3313 or (800) 686-3313, fax (419) 289-3729, www.acwhcc.org2011-12 Enrollment – approximately 330 on site and 30 at satellite programSuperintendent – Michael K. McDanielMember Districts – Ashland City, Hillsdale, Loudonville/Perrysville, Mapleton and West Holmes school districts.Vocational College-Now Program – Bioscience (in cooperation with North Central State College)Vocational College Tech Prep Programs - Auto Body Technology, Automotive Technology, Business Management Technologies, Construction Technology, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Culinary Careers/Management, Early Childhood Education, Graphic Communications, Health Technologies Cluster, Interactive Media, Medical Offi ce Administration, Networking & Electronics Technologies, Power Equipment Technology, Sports Science, Transportation Academy.Vocational Career Tech Program – Resource ConservationCareer Center Satellite Programs at West Holmes High School – Construction TradesAcademic 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 SkillsUSAAdult Education – Providers skill training to match the career goals and employment needs in the Ashland and West Holmes communities. Our adult department is a member of the University System of Ohio (uso.edu) Ohio’s public college and university system. Explore the pages of our website www.achcc.org, and let us know what we can do for you as a potential student. Adult Basic and Literacy Education (ABLE) continues to provide services at convenient locations in Ashland, Loudonville and Millersburg, offering a wide variety of free programs such as GED Preparation, workplace literacy basic skills, family literacy and English as a second language. Last year the Adult Education Department served 3,000 customers, and the number continues to grow, particularly in the areas of building construction; heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration; health care; medical billing and coding; maintenance training; and consultative training services for area businesses. All full-time programs provide students with externship experiences at supervised business sites. Our graduating class of 2010 had a 92.91 percent program completion rate and a reported 87.95 percent placement rate. Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center has met the high standards required to become accredited by the North Central Association, Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement. Accreditation by the NCA means that ACWHCC has the resources, personnel and leadership necessary for effective education. NCA, the nation’s largest accrediting association, is a league of 6,000 schools and 900 colleges in 19 states. The association works

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

Contact Information – 8001 TR 574, Holmesville; (330) 674-8045, fax (330) 674-5182.Superintendent – F. Scott Brace, sbrace@holmesdd.orgAssistant Administrator/Adult Services Director – Sheri MartinSpecial Education Supervisor – Rhoda MastPersonnel Manager – Dave ClevelandHolmes County Board of DD – Myron Stutzman, chairperson; Jay McCulloch, vice-chairperson; Chris Goines, secretary; Mose Yoder; Andrew Yoder; Joseph R. Miller; vacant services for infants, students and adults with developmental disabilities.36th Annual Spring Festival – May 12, 2012. Craft/Furniture Auction at 9 a.m., Quilt Auction at 2 p.m.; activities all day. All proceeds benefi t the children and adults enrolled at the Training Center and their families.

Contact Information – 545 University Dr. NE, New Philadelphia, (330) 339-2288 or (800) 227-1665, www.buckeyecareercenter.org.2011-12 Enrollment – 797 in house; 510 satellite programsSuperintendent – Roger BondMember Districts – Carrollton, Claymont, Conotton Valley, Dover, East Holmes, Garaway, Indian Valley, New Philadelphia, Newcomerstown, Strasburg, and Tuscarawas Valley School DistrictsVocational Programs – Administrative & Professional Support; Agriculture & Diesel Technology; Allied Health Science Technologies; Auto Collision Repair; Auto Technology; Commercial Truck Technology; CAD/Development & Design; Computer Technology/Network Systems; Construction Technology (Carpentry); Cosmetology; Culinary Arts/Chef Training; Custodial Services; Early Childhood Education; Equine Management; Esthetician/Nail Technician; Facilities Management & Operations; Floriculture; Graphic Arts; Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration (HVACR); Hospitality Services; Industrial Electricity; Landscaping; Law Enforcement; Masonry; Meat Cutting, Deli & Bakery; Medical Offi ce Support; Natural Resources; Outdoor Power Equipment Technology; Precision Machining; Project SEARCH; Teaching Professions; TREC; WeldingAcademic Classes – English, Math (Algebra I & II, Trigonometry, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Business Math), Science (Environmental Science, Biology, Earth and Space Science, Physical Science, Botany, Anatomy, Physics, Chemistry), Social Studies (Government, Geography, American History, Current Events, Psychology, Sociology)Support Services – Vocational Evaluation AssessmentStudent 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

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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/hchecCoordinator for Holmes County Center – John LorsonSample 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 specifi c training courses.Located in downtown Millersburg at 88-B E. Jackson Street, the Center encompasses the entire second fl oor of the old Mast Pharmacy building. The interior of the 1902 building has been completely refurbished with state-of-the-art technology.Courses offered at the Center are based on the Ohio Transfer Module and can be applied to degrees offered at Wayne College, The University of Akron or other public institutions in the state. Parking for the Center is free and the building is

Berlin Child Montessori Preschool & Childcare – 5437 TR 356, Millersburg, (330) 893-3063; hours: weekdays, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Rosalyn Mullett, Director and owner; Jodie Cox, assistant director; year-round child care for children three years of age through kindergarten age; structured programs and preschool for children 3-5 years of age; year-round toddler program for children 18 months to three years of age.

Bright Beginnings Preschool – 4876 SR 39, Berlin, (330) 893-2327; hours: Tuesday/Thursday, 9:15-11:30 a.m. and 12:45-3 p.m.; Wednesday, 9:15-11:30 a.m. and 12:45-3 p.m.; Elaine Rennie, teacher; school-year preschool for children ages four and Pre-K.

Caring Station, The – 5401 CR 349, Millersburg, (330) 674-4809; hours: weekdays, 6 a.m.-6 p.m.; LouAnn Stroud, administrator; operated by the Gateway Fellowship year-round, and licensed to accommodate 30 preschool-age children, 25 school-age children, 12 toddlers and 10 infants; childcare for children 6 weeks-12 years of age; daily preschool and latchkey programs; accepts children on a drop-in basis.

Holmes County Board of MRDD Preschools:Operated by Tri-County E.S.C. *Holmes County Training Center Preschool, 8001 TR 574, Holmesville, (330) 674-8045; hours: weekdays, 8:45 a.m.- 3 p.m.; Ron Hay, principal; three school-year classes for preschoolers ages 3-5 with disabilities. *Millersburg Elementary, 430 E. Jackson St., Millersburg, (330) 674-8045; hours: weekdays, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Ron Hay, principal; school-year program for children ages 3-5 with disabilities.

Holmes County Preschool – Operated by the Tri-County Educational Service Center, 741 Winkler Dr., Wooster,

Child Care & Preschools(330) 345-6771; two preschools in Holmes County; both sites offer classes for children ages 3-5, and the staff is certifi ed through the Department of Education in Early Childhood and Elementary Education; both preschools follow the West Holmes school calendar. *Millersburg Elementary School – Monday/Wednesday, 9:15-11:30 a.m. or 1-3:15 p.m.; and Tuesday, 9:30-11:45 a.m. for three-year-olds; Julia Brewer, contact (330) 377-4008, PO Box 313, Glenmont. *Glenmont Community Building – Monday/Wednesday, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Tuesday/Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Bonnie Kirtlan, contact, PO Box 414, Nashville, (330) 377-4567.

Kno-Ho-Co Ashland Community Action – 224 N. Clay St., Millersburg, (330) 674-9100, www.knohoco.org; Operates Head Start centers during the school year for children ages 3-5; call specifi c 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) 364-8882, 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.

handicapped accessible.Center Offi ce Hours –Weekdays, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. during the fall and spring semesters; the building remains open until the fi nal class of the evening is dismissed; the hours for evening classes vary by semester; summer offi ce and building hours may vary as well.Sample of special programming at the HCHEC – Kids Lego Camp, Conversational Spanish, Holmes County Senior Series Classes, Career Assessment and Development, Holmes County Speaker Series and ACT TestingMore Information – Scholarships are available exclusively for Holmes County students.

Feel free to visit the website for more information.

The University of Akron Wayne College Holmes County Higher Education Center

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

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

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GOVERNMENTThe following are elected offi cials who serve Holmes County, the location of their offi ces, 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; 1/13Commissioners – 2 Court St., Suite 14, Millersburg, (330) 674-0286, www.holmescounty.com/commissioners. Ray Eler ............................................ 1/13 Rob Ault ........................................... 12/14 Joe Miller .......................................... 1/13Coroner – Robert Anthony, M.D., 981 Wooster Rd., Millersburg, (330) 674-9700; 1/13Engineer – Christopher Young, 7191 SR 39; mailing address: P.O. Box 29, Millersburg, (330) 674-5076; 1/13Judge, Common Pleas Court – Robert D. Rinfret, 1 E. Jackson St., Millersburg, (330) 674-5086; 2/15Judge, County Municipal Court – Jane Irving Baserman, 1 E. Jackson St., Millersburg, (330) 674-4901; 12/13Judge, Juvenile & Probate Courts – Thomas Lee, 1 E. Jackson St., Millersburg, (330) 674-5841 (juvenile), (330) 674-5881 (probate); 2/15Prosecutor – Steven Knowling, 164 E. Jackson St., Millersburg, (330) 674-4841; 1/13Recorder – Anita Hall, 75 E. Clinton St., Suite 101, Millersburg, (330) 674-5916; 1/13Sheriff – Timothy W. Zimmerly, 8105 TR 574, PO Box 5000, Holmesville, (330) 674-1936, www.holmescountysheriff.org, 1/13Treasurer – 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; hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; on call 24/7, call Holmes County Sheriff’s Department; Katelyn Orr, dog warden; responsible for picking up stray dogs, performing license checks, investigating dog cruelty and handling dog claims.

Emergency Management – 2 Court St., Suite 11, Millersburg, (330) 674-0989, hcema@valkyrie.net; hours: weekdays, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Gary Mellor, director; makes plans for dealing with civil emergencies and disasters.

Holmes County Extension Service – 10 S. Clay St., Suite 102, Millersburg, (330) 674-3015, holm@osu.edu; Kate Shumaker, county director and FCS educator; hours: Monday and Friday by appointment; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Holmes County Department of Jobs & Family Services – 85 N. Grant St., PO Box 72, Millersburg, (330) 674-1111; Dan

Holmes County Offi cialsJackson, director; hours: weekdays, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; administers the following four agencies: Public Children Services Agency, Child Support Enforcement Agency, Public Assistance and Workforce Development Agency.

Holmes County Health District – 931 Wooster Rd., Millersburg, (330) 674-5035 or (877) 674-5035, www.holmeshealth.org; hours: weekdays, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; D.J. McFadden, M.D., health commissioner; community health clinic offers pre-natal, well-child and general patient care; immunizations on a walk-in basis; Help Me Grow, WIC (Women, Infants & Children), BCMH (Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps), environmental health, Safe Communities, tobacco sessation classes and vital statistics (birth and death certifi cates).

License Bureau (BMV) & Driver’s License Testing – 75 E. Clinton St., Suite 103, Millersburg, (330) 674-1998; hours: Monday, 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Tuesday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-Noon; Jackie McKee, deputy registrar; Ohio Highway Patrol provides driver’s licensing services, with testing at the fi re station, 8378 SR 39, Millersburg; written tests are given at the fi re station Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m. (no appointment needed).

Map Offi ce – 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, offi ce manager; auto titles.

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

Other Villages’ Offi cialsGLENMONT

HOLMESVILLE

KILLBUCK

NASHVILLE

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

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

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

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

The Village of Millersburg experienced another year of tremendous growth, capital improvement projects, and a series of fun family events in our Historic Downtown.The Village completed 2.3 million dollars in capital

improvement projects in 2010. The State Route 83 South sidewalk project connected our southern business district allowing for safe pedestrian traffi c. We completed construction on a new well fi eld that will enable the Village ample water supply for many exciting projects as we continue to expand in all directions. The Village was the only entity in Holmes County awarded Federal Stimulus Funds and we resurfaced our Historic Downtown and our southern Business District. We completed the reconstruction of E. Jones St. allowing for much safer traffi c fl ow in one of our growing neighborhoods. The Village also constructed new Basketball Courts at Deer Run Park as we continue to develop park facilities for our community.The Village is a major fi nancial supporter of Historic

Downtown Millersburg, which is part of the Main Street USA Program. HDM has hosted numerous events in and around our Downtown with the focus being on fun,

family, and community. The biggest event that HDM hosts is Old Fashioned Family 4th of July, drawing nearly 3,000 people to Downtown and culminating with “Thunder over Holmes County” Fireworks. Our Downtown experienced tremendous growth in 2010 as we welcomed six new businesses to the District. Although not an HDM event, the Holmes County Antique Festival is also based in Downtown Millersburg and draws an incredible 10,000 people over a two-day event.We have several exciting projects ahead in 2011, including a

38-unit condominium development and the relocation of the Holmes County Fairgrounds and possible construction of an Exposition Center, adding to the already electric atmosphere surrounding our Village. The Village is also looking at another major sidewalk project allowing for a walk ability throughout our entire Business Districts.The Village continues to provide quality service to our residents

with exceptional staff in every development and a community friendly way of doing business, Millersburg will always be a great place for a visit, but as many others are quickly realizing, a much better place to live!

SUBMITTED BY Mayor Huebner

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

*Current information was not available at time of print.

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Township Offi cialsThe following is a directory of elected offi cials who serve Holmes County’s 14 townships and the dates their terms expire, as well as population fi gures.

BERLIN TOWNSHIP – Population: 3,857Trustee – Robert L. Hochstetler ..................................... 12/31/2013Trustee – Duane E. Miller ............................................... 12/31/2013Trustee – John D. Kandel ................................................. 12/31/2015Fiscal Offi cer – Janet Stutzman ......................................... 3/31/2016

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

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

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

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

MECHANIC TOWNSHIP – Population: 2,652Trustee – Gerald R. Brenly .............................................. 12/31/2013Trustee – Marion L. Yoder ............................................... 12/31/2013Trustee – Allen V. Troyer .................................................. 12/31/2015Fiscal Offi cer – Daniel L. Muse ......................................... 3/31/2016

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

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

PAINT TOWNSHIP – Population: 3,547Trustee – Timothy L. Hershberger .................................. 12/31/2013Trustee – Randy Sprang ................................................... 12/31/2013Trustee – Matthew J. Schneider ....................................... 12/31/2015Fiscal Offi cer – Jean A. Hostetler ..................................... 3/31/2016

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

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

RIPLEY TOWNSHIP – Population: 2,194Trustee – James D. Martin ............................................... 12/31/2013Trustee – Dale J. Sprang ................................................... 12/31/2013Trustee – Kevin Miller II ................................................. 12/31/2015Fiscal Offi cer – Amy J. Snyder ........................................... 3/31/2016

SALTCREEK TOWNSHIP – Population: 3,778Trustee – Clifford J. Kandel ............................................. 12/31/2013Trustee – Delbert A. Schlabach ....................................... 12/31/2013Trustee – Bruce Stambaugh ............................................. 12/31/2015Fiscal Offi cer – Vanessa Hershberger ............................... 3/31/2016

WALNUT CREEK TOWNSHIP – Population: 3,530Trustee – Arthur L. Hamsher .......................................... 12/31/2013Trustee – Barry A. Miller ................................................. 12/31/2013Trustee – Joe Varga ........................................................... 12/31/2015Fiscal Offi cer – Rita G. Kline ............................................ 3/31/2016

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

State & Federal Offi cialsSTATE

GOVERNOR JOHN KASICH (R)Contact Information – Riffe Center, 77 S. High St., 30th Floor, Columbus 43215, (614) 466-3555, www.ohio.gov/govTerm Expiration – 1/15

SENATOR NA 22ND DISTRICT

Contact Information – Senate House, Room 140, Columbus 43215, (614) 387-0787Alternative Contact – 6992 TR 466, Lakeville 44683, (330)

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

378-4357Term Expiration – 12/12

STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVE HALL (R), 97TH DISTRICT

Contact Information – 11th Floor, Riffe Center, 77 S. High St., Columbus 43215-6111, (614) 466-2994, www.house.state.oh.us; Term Expiration – 12/31/12

STATE REPRESENTATIVE RON AMSTUTZ (R), 3RD DISTRICT

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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) 456-2461, president@whitehouse.gov, www.whitehouse.govTerm Expiration – 11/12

VICE PRESIDENT JOSEPH BIDEN (D)Contact Information – The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, D.C. 20500, (202) 456-1414, fax (202) 456-2461, vice.president@whitehouse.gov, www.whitehouse.govTerm Expiration – 11/12

US REPRESENTATIVE BOB GIBBS (R), 18TH DISTRICT

Contact Information – 315 Cannon House Offi ce Building, Washington, D.C. 20515, (202) 225-6265, fax (202) 225-3394, gibbs.house.govAlternative 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 Offi ce Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, (202) 224-2315, fax (202) 228-6321, portman.senate.govAlternative Contact – 1301 E. 9th St., Suite 1710, Cleveland 44114, (216) 522-7272Term Expiration – 1/2/13

US SENATOR SHERROD BROWN (D)Contact Information – 713 Hart Senate Offi ce 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) 522-2239Term Expiration – 1/2/13

HOLMES COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS

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

POLLING LOCATIONS

Beck’s Mills – Beck’s Mills General Store, 5330 CR 19,

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.orgTerm Expiration – 1/16

MillersburgBerlin North – Berlin Community Building, 5481 Elm St., BerlinBerlin South – Berlin Community Building, 5481 Elm St., BerlinClark Twp. – Keim Lumber, 4465 SR 557, CharmHardy Twp. – District #1 Firehouse, 8478 SR 39 W., MillersburgKillbuck Twp. – Killbuck Township Firehouse, 310 N. Main St., KillbuckKnox Twp. – Nashville Church of Christ, 13457 SR 39 E, NashvilleMechanic Precinct – Miley Community Center, 1332 SR 83, MillersburgMillersburg East – Holmes County Catholic Center, 379 S. Crawford St., MillersburgMillersburg West – Holmes County Catholic Center, 379 S. Crawford St., MillersburgMonroe Twp. – Cornerstone Community Church, 6029 SR 754, MillersburgPaint Twp. – Paint Township Fire Station, 2089 US 62, WinesburgPrairie Twp. – Freedom Road Apostolic Church, 8151 SR 83 N, HolmesvilleRichland Twp. – Glenmont School/Community Center, 108 Main St., GlenmontRipley Twp. – Ripley Church of Christ, 12298 CR 330, Big PrairieSaltcreek Twp. – Saltcreek Twp. Offi ce Building, 7703-A SR 241, MillersburgWalnut Creek Twp. – Walnut Creek Community Building, 4877 Olde Pump St., Walnut CreekWashington Twp. East – Western Holmes Lakeville Fire Station, 13979 SR 226, LakevilleWashington Twp. West – Washington Twp. Building, 16135 TR 458, Loudonville

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aken from the Bible, these words explain why the Amish choose to live the way they do – simply and without fanfare.A curiosity to some, an attraction to

others, the Amish community of North Central Ohio is centered in Holmes County and extends into portions of several surrounding counties. Horse-drawn buggies share the landscape in many areas, giving the country a quaint feel of yesteryear.Holmes County is home to a large

concentration of Amish, the majority of whom live in the eastern half of the county. A recent assessment places more than 30,000 persons in this area’s Amish community, making it the world’s largest (with Lancaster County, Pennsylvania being second).Generally, most Amish live in homes

without electricity, wear very plain clothing and do not drive motor-powered vehicles, however some orders do not allow telephones and generated power. They hold church services in a yard or barn during the summer and in homes during the winter.Like the Pilgrims and Puritans, the

Amish migrated to America in search of religious freedom. But unlike other religious denominations, the Amish have retained the lifestyle of their ancestors. Their often unwritten set of rules, the Ordnung, governs the use of machinery, styles of clothing and other facets of everyday life.The Amish are an outgrowth of the

Anabaptist movement that occurred in 16th-century Europe.

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They were looked upon as radicals in the days of Swiss Protestant Reformation, earning the name Anabaptists because they rejected infant baptism.The name “Amish” was derived from the surname of Jacob

Amman, a bishop who believed some Anabaptists were becoming too wordly and were not strictly following the principles of excommunication and shunning that were part of the Anabaptist movement in the late 1600s. Nearly a century later, between 50 and 100 Amish families

arrived in America. Numerous others followed in the 19th century, resulting in major settlements in Pennsylvania. Various “orders” of Amish continued to be created over the decades, slowly spreading into Ohio.The Amish who live in Holmes County and the surrounding

counties share specifi c beliefs and values. These include the general eschewing of modern or “worldly” amenities (such as automobiles and electricity); education only to the eighth grade; religious services held in homes rather than in church buildings; plain dress; and the use of High German in church services and Low German (Pennsylvania Dutch) in the home.There are several orders of Amish represented in the Holmes/

Wayne area. Some of these are the Old Order Amish, the Swartzentruber Amish (a branch of the Old Order Amish), the New Order Amish and the Beachy Amish.The Amish community of Ohio traces its history in this region

back to Jonas Stutzman, believed to be the fi rst Amish settler in the Holmes and Wayne County area. Stutzman – who came to Ohio from Somerset County, Pennsylvania – built a cabin near the fertile valley of the Walnut Creek in 1809; the next year, four Amish families joined him.After 1810, the region welcomed families bearing the names

which are now familiar in the Amish (and Mennonite community – the Millers, Yoders, Troyers, Masts, Hershbergers, Beachys,

Weavers, Schrocks, Zooks, and Schlabach and many others.This population continued to increase steadily, but around

the turn of the 20th century, a serious rift occurred. A growing group began to dress fashionably, shave their

beards and adopt what were considered “liberal” attitudes and lifestyles. This group eventually adopted the Mennonite faith, and

a large Mennonite population exists alongside the Amish today.The Amish take each word in the Bible literally. As much

as possible, they try to live in 21st-century America as their predecessors lived in 16th-century Europe.Today, the Amish culture is still somewhat based on

agriculture, although many Amish have undertaken other occupations in recent years. Many are fi ne craftsmen skilled in woodworking, carpentry

and cabinetmaking, while others run their own businesses, including blacksmith, engine-repair and buggy-repair shops and furniture stores. Still others run or work in shops and restaurants that are

popular among tourists. Most of the work focuses on keeping families living close together to preserve relationships and create a sense of safety.When learning about the Amish way of life, it is important

not to generalize, but instead take time to ask questions about the subtle and sometimes grand differences between different church communities. While some allow internet access use for business, others do

not. Clothing for both men and women varies depending on individual regulations within the communities.Additionally, taking photos of people in the Amish

communnity is usually considered highly offensive and intrusive on the privacy of many members of the church.

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HEALTH CAREPomerene Hospital

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

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 fi ve 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 2009, Pomerene Hospital was a recipient of the

Hospital Value IndexTM: Best in ValueTM Award, which recognizes high marks in quality, affordability, effi ciency, and patient satisfaction. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission (JCAHO).Whether you are a visitor to our area or a long time resident of

the county, you’ll fi nd 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.In 2004 and 2006, Pomerene Hospital received the Ohio

Award for Excellence recognizing the facility as a leader in quality care. In 2005, the facility obtained once again,

accreditation from the Joint Commission (JCAHO) confi rming the level of medical care offered meets or exceeds national standards for quality. Pomerene Hospital also received the Northcoast 99 Award in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2011. In addition, our laboratory, radiology and respiratory departments also received accreditations for quality in care.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 on the Mobile Unit, 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.* Diabetes Lunch Bunch Support Group* Health-related educational lectures and classes.View the website for more information.

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

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

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

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

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Just for SeniorsOak Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center – 130 Buena Vista St., Baltic, (330) 897-4311; Kevin Daubenmire, administrator; Vanessa Immel, director of admissions and community relations. This 100-bed nursing facility offers 24-hour services; includes a 16-bed secured Alzheimer’s unit and a 46-bed secured behavioral unit; provides patients with a structured setting for Alzheimer’s behavior management; Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, VA and private pay accepted.

Buck Creek Apartments – 366 S. Railroad St., Killbuck, (330) 276-0073; This apartment complex features one two-bedroom private-entrance unit and 23 one-bedroom units; all appliances are furnished, and monthly rent is based on income; laundry facilities on site.

Holmes County Home – 7260 SR 83, Holmesville, (330) 279-2801, www.holmescounty.com/hchome; Leslee Mast, administrator. This country-owned and administered 60-bed facility is located between Holmesville and Millersburg and offers long- and short-term custodial care, respite care and adult day care.

Majora Lane Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care Inc. – 105 Majora Lane, Millersburg, (330) 674-4444; Jeannie Flossie, administrator; Dr. Robert Hart, medical director; Dr. Rodney Miller, rehab/medical director. This 80-bed intermediate- and skilled-nursing facility includes a separate unit for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients; 17 private rooms; offers physical, speech and occupational therapies (private skilled rehabilitation rooms); Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance and private pay accepted.

Millersburg Sunshine Villa – 149 E. Jones St., Millersburg, (330) 674-3507, Mary Ellen Ryan, administrator; a 40-unit apartment complex with one bedroom, living room, full kitchen and bath; for those 62 or older or handicapped; government subsidy; activities on site.

Millersburg Villa Resort – 149 E. Jones St., Millersburg, (330) 674-3507, Mary Ellen Ryan, administrator; nine two-bedroom, two-bath apartments, with attached garage; no government subsidy; for those 55 or older.

Provider Services – 6180 SR 83 N, Millersburg, (330) 674-0015; operates the following facilities: * Fairview Adult Group Home – 512 W. Jackson St., Millersburg, (330) 763-2211. * Greenfi eld – 1405 Wooster Rd., Millersburg, (330) 674-1026; residential-style independent and assisted living; located next to the Millersburg Medical Center. * Scenic Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center – 8067 TR 334 (off SR 83), Millersburg, (330) 674- 0015; Joe Altieri, administrator; offers long-term care and behavior management; Medicare,

SENIOR CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

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

SENIOR SERVICES

Area Agency on Aging, Region 9 Inc. – 60788 Southgate Rd., Byesville 43723, (800) 945-4250, www.aaa9.org, aaa9@aaa9.org; hours: weekdays, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; this agency helps people, communities and organizations prepare for and address challenges in aging and the rapid growth of the older population.

Golden Buckeye Program – Ohio Department of Aging, 50 W. Broad St., 9th Floor, Columbus 43215-3363, (866) 243-5678, www.goldenbuckeye.com; hours: weekdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Golden Buckeye cards are issued to Ohioans 60 years of age and older and to those Ohioans who are certifi ed totally and permanently disabled as defi ned by Social Security.

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) – (800) 282-0880, TDD (800) 868-1557, www.odod.state.oh.us; hours: weekdays, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; program for adults aged 65 and over (or totally and permanently disabled) to help reduce the heating bills for those who meet certain eligibility requirements; amount of aid received is dependent upon annual income, and household size; Ohio residents living in government housing or residing in nursing homes or other extended health care facilities do not qualify if their heating costs are included in their rent.

Long-Term Care Ombudsman – (614) 466-5500, www.ltcohio.org; hours: weekdays, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; this agency serves as an advocate for nursing home residents; it

Medicaid, private pay, private insurance and Veterans contract accepted. * Sycamore Run Nursing Center – 6180 SR 83, Millersburg, (330) 674-0015; Kirk Hartline, administrator; skilled respite and traditional long- term care; Medicare, Medicaid, private pay, private insurance and Veterans contract accepted.

Walnut Hills Retirement Community – 4748 Olde Pump St., Walnut Creek, (330) 893-3200, info@WalnutHillsLiving.com, www.WalnutHillsLiving.com; Jeremy Kauffman, executive director. This not-for-profi t retirement community offers many lifestyles, all on a 110-acre campus in beautiful Walnut Creek. Lifestyle options include independent living homes at The Meadows and The Commons and catered living apartments and assisted living suites at the Retirement Home. The campus also offers a Memory Support Household for individuals with early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s, as well as in-patient and out-patient rehabilitation (physical, occupational, and speech therapies) and long-term nursing care.

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SENIOR SPORTS & RECREATION

West Fork Community & Senior Center – 170 Parkview Dr., Millersburg; Georgianna Cool, director; Judith Price, nutrition coordinator and facility manager; Penny Hamilton, business manager; (330) 674-0580, westforkcc@embarqmail.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 * Alzheimer’s Support Group * Transportation and escort program * Noon meals, both congregate and home-delivered * Medical assessments, including vision, hearing, blood pressure & cataract * RSVP program, a volunteer program for seniors.

investigates complaints from families, residents and nursing-facility workers, investigates home-health-care complaints, and provides information on how to choose a nursing facility.

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

Pro Seniors Ohio Legal Hotline – 7162 Reading Rd., Suite 1150, Cincinnati 45237, (800) 488-6070, (513) 345-4160, proseniors@proseniors.org, www.proseniors.org; hours: weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; legal hotline for Ohio residents 60 years of age or older or an appointed representative that provides legal advice by toll-free telephone and referrals to attorneys who handles other adults’ problems at an affordable rate; legal problems addressed: Medicaid, Medicare, health insurance, nursing homes and long-term care, government benefi ts, landlord/tenant, consumer and home repair, retiree pension, health coverage, planning for incapacity and power of attorney.

SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) – (330) 379-3163; offi ce hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; phone, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; counsels to small businesses by appointment only.

Social Security Administration – 1985 Eagle Pass, Wooster, (877) 319-0729 or TTY (800) 325-0778, www.socialsecurity.org; offi ce hours: weekdays, 9 a.m.-4 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 available at (800) 722-1213, weekdays, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

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

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.

American Lung Association – 6100 Rockside Woods Blvd. #260, Independence, 44131, (216) 524-5846 or (800) 586-4872, midland@midlandlung.org, www.lungusa.org, www.midlandlung.org, Ann Melville, 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 – PO Box 70, Millersburg; (330) 674-5861 or (330) 763-3351, pager (330) 763-3351, fax (330) 378-3865, langpa@valkyrie.net; Patricia Ann Lang, executive director; Larry Lee Lang, assistant director. Provides disaster relief, classes on water safety, fi rst aid and CPR; emergency communication to military personnel; it also administers a countywide aphaeresis program.

Arthritis Foundation – Great Lakes Region, NE Ohio, 430 Richmond Rd., Suite 240, Cleveland, 44128; (216) 831-7000, ext. 114 or (800) 245-2275, ext. 114, www.arthritis.org; Mary Bird, program director; offi ce hours: weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. The mission is to support research to fi nd 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.

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).

Better Business Bureau – 1434 Cleveland Ave., NW PO Box 8017, Canton; (330) 454-9401 or (800) 362-0494, info@cantonbbb.org, www.cantonbbb.org; helps consumers avoid problems in the marketplace; helps resolve buyer-seller disputes; promotes fair business practices; helps businesses to self-regulate.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Ohio (serving Wayne, Holmes, Carroll, Harrison and Tuscarawas Counties) – 1260 Monroe Ave., Suite 100 D, PO Box 6099, New Philadelphia,

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

Caring Therapy Canines – Brenda Z., (330) 345-3569, Linda (330) 336-4044 contacts; www.caringtherapycanines.com; provides pet therapy for nursing homes, hospitals, promotes responsible pet ownership and gives bite-prevention programs; all dogs are certifi ed therapy dogs; fun functions include Kids’ Day, reading to dogs, health fairs, summer camps, and informational programs on what therapy dog work is.

Counseling Center of Wayne & Holmes Counties – Holmes County offi ce, 212 N. Washington St., Millersburg; (330) 674-6697, www.ccwhc.org; Susan D. Buchwalter, president/CEO; hours: Monday/Thursday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Tuesday, (Millersburg offi ce) Noon-5 p.m.; Wednesday/Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; provides comprehensive and confi dential mental health services, including individual and family counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, assessment, training and employee assistance; offi ces also in Orrville, Rittman and Wooster.

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.

Goodwill Industries – The Holmes County Retail Store, 1098 Glen Dr., Millersburg; (330) 264-1300, Ext. 257; Judy Delaney, president; retail store hours: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; non-profi t organization provides training and transitional employment to people facing barriers to employment; contract work for industries.

Holmes County Department of Jobs & Family Services –see County Offi cials & Agencies, page 28.

Holmes County Education Foundation – see Education section, page 22.

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; offi ce 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 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

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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) 674-3980 or (330) 674-6268; Marv Yoder, president; private group provides information and fi nancial 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 fi rst Saturday in June at the Mt. Hope Auction Barn.

Hospice of Holmes County part of Hospice & Palliative Care of Greater Wayne County – 931 Wooster Rd., Millersburg; (330) 674-8448, mraber@holmeshealth.org; Marilyn Raber, director; Bridget Menuez, clinical coordinator. Medicare-certifi ed service of the Holmes County Health Department provides compassionate care for the terminally ill, allowing the dying patient to remain in the comfort of his or her home with the family and friends nearby; services include: skilled nursing, hospice aide, homemaker, social services, and chaplain, no one is denied service because of inability to pay; funded in part by donations and fund-raising activities.

Hospice & Palliative Care of Greater Wayne County –2525 Back Orrville Rd., Wooster; (330) 264-4899 or (800) 884-6547, www.wchospice.org; Colleen Nettleton, RN, CHPCA, executive director; Tom Swope, MSW, LSW, clinical director; Dr. David Lance Sr., D.O., medical director; offi ce hours: weekdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; provides compassionate, patient-centered hospice and palliative care, caregiver support and bereavement services to all experiencing the impact of serious illness and loss; palliative care is a consultative service to assist doctors to care for their patients; hospice and palliative care are provided in the patient’s home, nursing facility, assisted-living facility or hospitals in Wayne county and surrounding areas.

2-1-1 – A program of United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties, Inc. and housed in United Way’s building, 215 S. Walnut St., call 2-1-1 (24-hour information referral, 365 days a year) by internet, www.211wayneholmes.org; or by walk-in offi ce hours: weekdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; the only comprehensive information and referral service serving Wayne and Holmes Counties. Connects people with the appropriate health or human service resource to meet their needs.

Gateway Love Center – 1291 Massillon Rd., Millersburg; (330) 674-2504; Mark & Dorothy Rohrer, director; offi ce hours: Monday, 1-6 p.m.; Wednesday/Friday, 1-4:30 p.m. Christian-centered ministry helps individuals with emergency food needs and offers spiritual guidance; services are free.

Mental Health and Recovery Board – 1985 Eagle Pass, Wooster; (330) 674-5772, www.whmhrb.org; Judy Wortham Wood, executive director; board is responsible for planning, funding and evaluating mental health and substance-abuse services through contracts with other social-service agencies.

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.

Outreach Community Living Services – 142 W. Liberty St. Suite 3-A, Wooster; (330) 263-0862; Mary Lloyd, director; offi ce hours: weekdays, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; works with developmentally disabled adults, group homes, and adult living in community.

Pathway House – 245 Beall Ave., Wooster; (330) 262-6903, www.steps-ewh.org; Guy Kellem, primary counselor; Mike Braatz, residential coordinator; offi ce 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; offi ce hours: Monday/Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Tuesday, 10 a.m.-4 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 for women; community education, mid-life services for women.

Rainbow of Hope Foundation – PO Box 8, Mt. Hope; (330) 674-5062; Martin Yoder, contact person; provides fi 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.

Salvation Army of Holmes County – 163 S. Clay St., (330) 674-5151; offi ce hours: Monday/Wednesday, 9-11:30 a.m.; provides emergency assistance; “we are the last resort.”

Shar-A-Christmas – PO Box 228, Millersburg; (330) 674-GIFT; non-profi t, community-supported agency provides food and personal hygiene items to families and children.

Springhaven Inc. – 15550 Durstine Rd., PO Box 265, Mt. Eaton 44659; (330) 359-6100 or (330) 893-8100; Lavina Miller-Weaver, director; Janice Hershberger and Sharon Riley, counselors; sessions by appointment only. Organization provides outpatient mental health counseling with a Christian perspective for individuals and families.

STEPS at Liberty Center – 104 Spink St., Wooster; (330) 264-8498, www.steps-ewh.org; Bobbi Douglas, executive director; offi ce hours: Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; 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.

VolunteerLink – 215 S. Walnut St., Wooster, PO Box 548, Dial 2-1-1, www.uwwayneholmes.org; offi 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 – 186 W. Jackson St., Millersburg; (330) 674-4608 or (800) 721-9472; Robert Zeh, director; Joseph Messner, assistant director and Holmes County offi ce manager and assistant director; offi cer 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 confl icts, and parenting; sliding fee scale.

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Mission – “Uniting people and resources in a community-wide effort to improve lives.”Contact Information – 215 S. Walnut St., (330) 264-5576, www.uwwayneholmes.orgExecutive Director – Brenda LinnickHours – Weekdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.Fundraising Goal – $1,300,000

United Way of Wayne & Holmes Counties

2-1-1 is an easy- to- remember telephone number that connects people with important services and volunteer opportunities.2-1-1 helps people fi nd and give help simply2-1-1 is one central phone number that helps people get the needed assistance

Every hour of every day, someone in the United States needs essential services—from fi nding substance abuse assistance to securing adequate care for a child or an aging parent. Faced with a dramatic increase in the number of agencies and help lines, people often don’t know where to turn. In many cases, people end up going without these necessary and readily available services because they do not know where to start.While services that are offered through 2-1-1 vary from community

to community, 2-1-1 provides callers with information about and referrals to human services for every day needs and in times of crisis. For example, 2-1-1 can offer access to the following types of services:

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

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 defi nition of resources, moving beyond just dollars to include people’s time, talents, goods and expertise.Today, United Way exists for one reason – to help us come together as a community to identify and address the issues that take

all of us working together to solve. Issues like making sure children enter school ready to learn, that all people have access to primary health, and that everyone has access to the tools to create family and economic stability can only be addressed with a collective community focus and action.Beyond trying to make sure that people in crisis have access to basic emergency needs, United Way works to access community

needs to address education, income and health. These are the building blocks for a strong community – quality education for children, self-suffi 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 nonprofi t organizations, education, government and business and industry to build holistic solutions to solve complex and long-term issues. We work to strengthen everyday systems for those who need help today while also looking down the road to the future so fewer people will need help tomorrow.

We accomplish this by doing the following:1. Setting an agenda to address the community’s important human care issues.2. Using our problem-solving capacity to work to develop an impact plan.3. Enlisting support and gathering resources from all areas of the community – not just monetary, but in kind resources and volunteers.4. Implementing the community’s plan.5. Evaluating the outcomes of the plan.

United Way supports some 34 programs and partners with 20 local agencies that help people everyday. While United Way does not provide direct services to individuals and families, it does, however, operate 2-1-1 the local information and referral program available by phone or online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Residents of Holmes County can access this free, confi dential service which will connect them to health and human service organizations that can help with everything from core emergency services to help with mental health resources, job training, youth programming, and many other needs as they occur.

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