holmes county today 2013 community guide

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WELCOME TO HOLMES COUNTY TODAY 2013

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 ..................................................................................29STATE & 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 .......................................................................................31HUMAN SERVICES ........................................................................................37SUPPORT GROUPS ........................................................................................39UNITED WAY OF WAYNE & HOLMES COUNTIES ...................................39

CULTURE & RECREATIONCHURCHES ....................................................................................................09AREA ATTRACTIONS & EVENTS ..............................................................10LOCAL CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS ..........................................................12HOLMES COUNTY FAIR ..............................................................................14

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONINDEX OF ADVERTISERS ..................................................................... 2HOLMES COUNTY WILDLIFE ............................................................. 19MAP ................................................................................................................24A GROWING POPULATION ................................................................. 32

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SALES MANAGER ....................................................RHONDA GEER

MANAGING EDITOR ................................................LANCE WHITE

EDITOR, SPECTRUM PUBLICATIONS .........................CATIE NOYES

SALES REPRESENTATIVES ........................................AMANDA NIXON & 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 23rd edition of Holmes County’s community guide – Holmes County Today. The guide is designed to be a useful resource about the county; information about local government, the schools, the economy, social services, clubs, attractions and more. The information is also available at www.holmescountytoday.com.Also, we wish to thank area businesses for their support in the form of advertising; without them, this publication would not be

possible. Please show your support by patronizing the advertisers in this guide.In addition to Holmes County, Spectrum produces community guides for Orrville, Wadsworth and Wooster. Spectrum also

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

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

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STATISTICSLANDSquare Miles ................................................................................... 423Number of Farms ......................................................................... 1510Average Acreage/Farm ................................................................. 120Acres of land in farms ............................................................ 181,000Major Commodities................................................................... DairyTopography .................................... Rolling and steep glaciated hillsVegetation .............................................................. Mixed oak forestsRivers/Lakes .................................. Killbuck Creek, Mohican River,

Lake Buckhorn & Odell LakePOPULATION1830..............................................................................................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) .....................................................6.1%Total Labor Force (2011) ..........................................................19,700Total Employment, all industries .............................................18,500Private wage/salary workers .....................................................71.0%Government Workers ................................................................8%Self-employed Workers .............................................................19.0%Unpaid Family Workers ............................................................2%

FAST FACTS* Founded – 1824* County Seat – Millersburg* Tourism has become a major part of the economy in the past 20 years because of increased interest in the Amish lifestyle. Holmes County now ranks among Ohio’s most popular destinations, and the Ohio Division of Tourism calls the area “Ohio’s top rural destination.”

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

LIVING IN HOLMES COUNTY

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

1990..............................................................................................32,8492000..............................................................................................38,9432010..............................................................................................41,366

Alpine Structures ........................................................................................................................................................... Inside Back CoverAutoworks Collision Center ......................................................................................................................................................................14Boyd & Wurthmann Restaurant ...............................................................................................................................................................39Chaffee Chiropractic ..................................................................................................................................................................................33First Knox National Bank ..........................................................................................................................................................................35Habitat Restore ............................................................................................................................................................. Inside Back CoverHolmes Oil Distributing ............................................................................................................................................................................31Harold’s Equipment ...................................................................................................................................................... Inside Back CoverHolmes Pest Control, Inc. ............................................................................................................................................. Inside Back CoverHolmes Tire, LLC .......................................................................................................................................................... Inside Back CoverHome Appliance ........................................................................................................................................................................ Back CoverHospice & Palliative Care of Greater Wayne County ...........................................................................................................................18Jim Barnhart Auto Body ............................................................................................................................................... Inside Back CoverKaufman’s Country Bakery .......................................................................................................................................... Inside Back CoverKidron Sports Center, LLC ..........................................................................................................................................Inside Front CoverLackman’s Sewing Center ............................................................................................................................................Inside Front CoverMillersburg Oil, Inc. ....................................................................................................................................................................................07Mt. Hope Bicycle ........................................................................................................................................................... Inside Back CoverOrrville Railroad ........................................................................................................................................................................................37Premier Hearing ............................................................................................................................................................ Inside Back CoverParts Place of Millersburg, The .................................................................................................................................... Inside Back CoverPomerene Hospital .....................................................................................................................................................................................37Rainbow of Hope .......................................................................................................................................................................................20Rick Hawkins Lumber .................................................................................................................................................. Inside Back CoverRural King Ohio .........................................................................................................................................................................................05Save & Serve Thrift Shop ..........................................................................................................................................................................27Smith Ambulance/Medical Alarms ............................................................................................................................. Inside Back CoverSunny Vale Farms ..........................................................................................................................................................Inside Front CoverVillage Motors ................................................................................................................................................................ Inside Back CoverWayne College/University of Akron ........................................................................................................................................................18Wayne Garage Door ..................................................................................................................................................... Inside Back CoverWayne Health Services & Supplies, Inc. ......................................................................................................................Inside Front CoverWooster Eye Center ...................................................................................................................................................................................27Wooster Orthopaedics ...............................................................................................................................................................................15

AWELCOME FROM THE CHAMBER

THE HOLMES COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & TOURISM BUREAU

MAST

t first glance, Holmes County seems a contradiction: progressive businesses that embrace cutting edge technology vs. an old-fashioned culture that honors simplicity.In truth, the apparent contradiction actually

helps secure Holmes County’s quality of life and thriving economy. The Holmes County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau seeks to protect and promote this healthy balance by fostering a business-friendly environment.When businesses thrive, residents have a higher

standard of living.Our community hosts cutting-edge companies such

as ProVia Door, a leading residential entry door manufacturer. At the same time, we’re also home to the world’s largest Amish community.Manufacturing, tourism and agriculture are our

three leading industries.And in Holmes County, the three go hand-in-hand.

We have the largest hardwood furniture manufacturing district in the nation, with more than 400 wood shops across the region. And consumers can choose locally produced fine furniture from 30 retail shops.So, the manufacturing facilities actually feed the

retail shops, which rely on the more than four million tourists who visit Holmes County each year.In addition, many of the Amish craftsmen who build

the furniture use the extra income to supplement their family income, which supports their agrarian way of life.The Holmes County Chamber of Commerce &

Tourism Bureau also serves as the visitor center for tourists in the area.We display brochures, maps and event listings;

promote the region through our Map & Visitors’

Guide, and our magazine Hearts & Hands: The Official Travel Planner of Amish Country; place ads in national and regional magazines and newspapers; list all of our member businesses on our website; promote the area through media relations; fulfill visitor packet requests; and answer more than 10,000 phone calls every year.Our website for visitors,

www.visi tamishcountry.com, receives about half a million unique visits annually. The Holmes County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau is here to help our members succeed.And we do so through many member benefits, such as: a

workers’ compensation group-rating program; discount on group health insurance; Safety Council; monthly membership meetings; the Amish Country Furniture Association; Hardwood Furniture Guild; Amish Country Lodging Council; and tracking of local, state and national issues that impact local businesses.If you’re not a current Holmes County Chamber member, I

encourage you to learn more about us. By working together, we can ensure Holmes County’s economy remains strong, while preserving the culture, landscape and small-town feel that makes us so special.

Sincerely,Shasta Mast

Executive DirectorHolmes County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau

Contact Information – 6 W. Jackson St., Suite A, Millersburg; (330) 674-3975, fax (330) 674-3976, [email protected], www.holmescountychamber.com.Executive Director – Shasta MastMore Information – The Holmes County Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit association of businesses that voluntarily contributes money, energy and expertise to provide leadership for the economic needs of the community.It gives businesses a collective voice in local, state and

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

leadership in civic, commercial, legislative and social issues and volunteers for special activities that benefit everyone in the county. The Holmes County Chamber also serves the community as an information center for people from all over the world who have a wide variety of inquiries about Holmes County.

Membership investments in the Holmes County Chamber of Commerce indicate a commitment to continuous growth and civic improvements. These efforts were made to help create more jobs, more payroll dollars and a better community in which to live.Dues are used to provide funding for the staff and maintain

the headquarters, develop literature, manage member services, conduct special activities and provide resources and information to thousands of callers and correspondents each day.The Holmes County Tourism Bureau is a division of the

chamber, operated under contractual agreement with the Holmes County Commissioners, which provides financial support from the county lodging tax. The tourism bureau creates and distributes promotional and informational material by phone, mail, news media, Internet, travel and trade shows, special exhibits, special events and collaborative programs for tourism businesses throughout Holmes County.

TThe Rich History of Holmes County

The Holmes County Historical Society & Millersburg Glass MuseumContact Information – 484 Wooster Rd., Millersburg; (330) 674-0022 or (888) 201-0022, www.holmeshistory.com, [email protected], 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 12; Discounted combo tickets available for both museums for $10 per person.Four Venues, One Location –Come home to a time when

elegance and opulence defined a culture. Step back in time and experience Victorian living in a 28-room mansion, the Victorian House Museum and see the largest exhibit of Millersburg glass on public display and finish your your tour with a memorable meal at the Castle Club.Take a step back in time to Victorian elegance and charm as

you step through the massive wooden front door into a foyer, boasting a grand white oak staircase, that still breathes the life of its former residents. Built in 1902 by a wealthy industrialist from Cleveland, no expense was spared in construction of the mansion, one of the finest examples of Queen Ann architecture in Ohio. From top to bottom, ballroom to basement, the Victorian House rooms feature many themed collections of the Holmes County Historical Society. The house has been featured on both HGTV and Victorian Home Magazine.It’s not just physical vestiges of past residents that remain in

the home … so do their spirits. After several investigations by members of the Central Ohio Paranormal Research Group, there’s no question the house is haunted. Special paranormal group tours can be arrange by appointment.Recently relocated from its storefront location in historic

downtown Millersburg, the Millersburg Glass Museum has found a new, permanent home on the campus of the Holmes County Cultural Center Campus. Located on the lower level of the main building, the museum is handicap-accessible in a facility that has been renovated designed to highlight the

glass and its history. Inside the interpretive room, guests can familiarize themselves with the history of the local glass plant, its workers and owner, John Fenton. Beyond, they’ll absorb the chronological arrangement of the magnificent glasswork created from within the bowels of the factory and its kilns. Find out why these sterling masterpieces remain works of art cherished by collectors worldwide. Ask about featured pieces and collections on loan to the museum from some of these private collectors.The Holmes County Genealogical Society has relocated to

the lower level of the cultural center. Convenient and now centrally located, the society offers complete family history research with a archive library and research center.Cap off, or even jump start, your visit to our campus with a

relaxing stop in our Castle Club, where custom catered lunch,dinner and tea can be made part of your tour package. A special Victorian House blend tea is served here and also is available for retail sale. Located within the walls of the former historic Lessie Lee house, itself a masterful work of architecture built for a descendant of the Victorian House lineage, the Castle Club boasts a picturesque view of theVictorian House and, in a variety of rooms seats groups of varying sizes. Ask how we can make your tour package an experience.

he area, which became Holmes County was inhabited by Native Americans prior to the arrival of white settlers Jonathan Grant and his son in 1809.They came from Beaver County in Pennsylvania and

were helped in their efforts to live in the area by a friendly Native American and a nearby settler, Jonathan Butler.By the next year, several more white settlers had arrived

in the Killbuck Valley to stake their claim.Around the same time, Jonas Stutzman, thought to be

Holmes County’s first Amish settler, settled near what is now Walnut Creek.Stutzman built the first sawmill and taught school as

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

dressing in white clothing and predicting the imminent return of Christ.

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

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

major in the United States Army who was killed during 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.

HOLMES COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Contact Information – Emergency phone, 9-1-1; non-emergency phone, (330) 674-1936, 8105 TR 574, HolmesvilleSheriff – Timothy ZimmerlyOfficers – 44 full-time officers, 6 part-time deputies and 9 reserve deputiesDepartments – Road patrol, detective, corrections and communications; canine unit, Dive Team, Hostage Negotiation Team and Special Responses Team (SRT)Area Served – Acts as the county police force, providing law enforcement for rural areas and villages that do not have their own police departments

MILLERSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT

Contact Information – Emergency phone, 9-1-1; non-emergency phone, (330) 674-5931, 6 N. Washington St., MillersburgPolice Chief – S. Thomas VaughnOffice Hours – Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. & Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; at all other times, phone calls are answered by the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office. Officers on duty 24/7.Officers – 7 full-time, 2 part-time and 15 auxiliary officers.

OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL

Contact Information – 1786 Dover Rd., Wooster, (330) 264-0575In an emergency, dial 9-1-1. The following are fire departments and ambulance services in Holmes County, the chief’s name and the department’s non-emergency phone numbers:

East Holmes Fire & EMS District Chief .................................Gary Mellor, (330) 893-2117Holmes 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 Scheufler, (330) 359-5003Richland Township Volunteer Fire Department & EMS Chief .................................Melissa McCartney, (330) 377-5301Western Holmes/ Nashville Fire Department & EMS Chief .................................Shawn Young, (330) 378-2861

Safety Services HOLMES COUNTY AIRPORT

Contact Information – 4501 TR 307, Millersburg, (330) 674-2686, www.macaviationservices.comHours – Summer: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Sun. 12:30-5 p.m. Winter: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun. 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m. Call ahead for extended hours.Availability – 18 single hangars and a fixed-bas operator hangar that can hold up to six planes. The facility is used by an average of 35-40 pilots a day.Activities – The airport is home to many local clubs and businesses, including the Hi-Flyers, a local pilots’ club that promotes and assists with projects at the airport. One annual “fly-in” is held each year in the spring. The fly-in attracts a large turnout of visiting aircraft, and airplane rides are an attraction for the local residents.More Information – 3,500-foot runway with a new 4,600-foot runway under construction; the Fixed Base Operator is MAC Aviation, which offers maintenance and lessons and also sells fuel; governed and maintained by the Holmes County Airport Authority, a board of seven members appointed by the Holmes County Commissioners.

Transportation

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

Approximate Distances from Holmes County to

Major Cities

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).

On Jan. 20, 1824, a bill to form Holmes County from parts of Coshocton, Tuscarawas and Wayne counties was introduced in the Ohio Legislature.Passing the legislation was not an easy task, because some

lawmakers objected to the proposed boundaries.A decision about the county was not made until Jan. 4, 1825,

when the House and Senate finally approved the initial plan.A month later, the General Assembly named Peter Casey,

George Luke and William Hutchinson associate judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the county.

They met on Feb. 18, 1825, to organize the government. The judges appointed several individuals to positions such as sheriff, deputy, surveyor and clerk.A mostly rural county, Holmes has seen slow, steady growth

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

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

A Friend For All SeasonsA Friend For All Seasons

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

3541 LINCOLNWAY EAST, WOOSTER

330-264-547510076724

You may use the United States Postal Service’s website, www.usps.com, to find ZIP Codes, locate a post office, track/confirm mailings, calculate postage, fill out a change-of-address form and more.

BERLIN

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

Saturdays, 9 a.m.-NoonBIG PRAIRIE

Contact Information – 13214 SR 226, (330) 496-2411 Officer In Charge – Darlene Compton Hours – weekdays, 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-4:30 p.m.;

Saturdays, 7:30 a.m.-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 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 – Currently do not have a postmaster Hours – weekdays, 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-4:30 p.m.;

Saturdays, 7:30 a.m.-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 – Sandra Bowen Hours – weekdays, 8 a.m.-Noon and 1-4:30 p.m.;

Saturdays, 8-11 a.m.WALNUT CREEK

Contact Information – 4878 Olde Pump St., (330) 893-2415 Postmaster – Mark Lunsford Hours – weekdays, 7:30 a.m.-Noon and 1-4 p.m.;

Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-NoonWINESBURG

Contact Information – 2162 W. Main, (330) 359-5512 Postmaster – Sherrie Wengerd Hours – weekdays, 8 a.m.-Noon and 1-4:15 p.m.;

Saturdays, 8-11:15 a.m.

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 Offices & Zip Codes

1008

1885

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) 686-2958

Distribution – weekly, Thursdays

THE DAILY RECORDMain Office Contact Information – 212 E. Liberty St., Wooster,

(330) 264-1125 or (800) 686- 2958, www.the-daily-record.com

Millersburg Bureau Contact Information – 25 N. Clay St., PO Box 151, Millersburg, (330) 674-5676 or (330) 674-1811

Distribution – daily, mornings

THE BUDGETContact Information – 134 N. Factory St., PO Box 249,

Sugarcreek, (330) 852-4634, www.thebudgetnewspaper.com

Distribution – weekly, Wednesdays

THE BARGAIN HUNTERContact Information – 7368 CR 623, PO Box 358, Millersburg,

(330) 674-2300 or (888)674-1010, www.gpubs.com

Distribution – weekly, Mondays

RADIO STATIONS

WKLM (95.3 FM)Contact Information – 7409 Whitehill Lane, Millersburg,

(330) 674-1953Format – 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

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.wifi7.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; office hours: weekdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturdays, 8 a.m.-Noon

CABLE TELEVISION

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

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

Utilities Shell and Valvoline Products• Farm Accounts• Clear Gas• Automatic Fuel Oil Delivery (Budget Plan Available)• Gasoline• Motor Oils

• K1 Kerosene• Dyed Kerosene• Diesel Fuel• Grease

Radio Dispatched Trucks

Marathon Fuels

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 country. Through our partnership with the 79 member SEO Library Consortium we are able to provide over six million items that can be checked out with the Holmes County Library card. Further, we also have access to eBooks for check out that can be read with your eReader.Presently, we offer 28 computers at our two branches that run on

high speed fiber optic lines. We invite patrons to check their email, surf the web, fine tune a resume or search for employment using our computers. Laptop computers are also available for use on the Bookmobiles as they are both wi-fi hotspots.In 2011, the Holmes County District Public Library circulated

744,580 items. The library has a collection over 115,000 items with 18,156 registered borrowers.Our East Branch is open the second and fourth Saturdays of the month during the school year to assist

our patrons in the Walnut Creek/Berlin area. We are always looking for new ways to expand library services to all residents of the county.To learn more about the Library and all that it has to offer please check out our website at www.

holmeslibrary.org.We look forward to assisting you.

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Book Returns Now Located Around The CountyIn 2012 the Holmes County District Public Library received a Federal Grant that allowed us to purchase a cargo van and five

book returns to place throughout the county. The Book Returns will be in place in late 2012 and will be located at the Training Center in Holmesville, Nature’s Food Market in Berlin and at the Mount Hope, Charm and Winesburg Elementary Schools. The Library’s cargo van will empty these book returns on a daily basis throughout the week. These book returns will help patrons return items in a timely manner and will also help with getting the items back into circulation in a more timely manner.

BAPTISTFirst Baptist Church – 4876 SR 39, Berlin, (330) 893-2327; Thomas Nye, pastor; www.firstbaptistberlin.com.Millersburg Baptist Church – 685 S. Washington St., Millersburg, (330) 674-5927, [email protected].

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

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

CHRISTIANKillbuck Valley Christian Church – One mile west of Killbuck, off US 62 on CR 620, (330) 276-9717Millersburg 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, [email protected]; 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.Nashville Church of Christ – 13457 SR 39, PO Box 414, Nashville; (330) 378-2601, www.nashvillecofc.org, [email protected]; 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.

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, [email protected]; Myron Weaver, senior pastor; Tim Zuercher, youth pastor.Grace Mennonite Church – 5850 CR 77, PO Box 235, Berlin, (330) 893-3110, [email protected], allaboutgrace.org; Larry Kaufman, pastor.Longenecker Mennonite Church – 8451 CR 186, Dundee; PO Box 112, Winesburg, (330) 359-5155, www.longeneckermennonite.com; Ernie Hershberger, interim lead pastor.Martins Creek Mennonite Church – 6111 CR 203, Millersburg, (330) 674-1242, www.mcmc.org; Jay Conn, head pastorMillersburg Mennonite Church – 288 E. Jackson St., PO Box 16, Millersburg, (330) 674-7700; Patrick and Christine Nafqiger, co-pastors.

Churches

Culture & Recreation

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

NON-DENOMINATIONALBerlin Christian Fellowship – 5382 CR 201, Berlin, (330) 893-3115, [email protected], 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, [email protected]; 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 ADVENTISTMillersburg 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 – 309 E. Main St., Holmesville, (330) 279-2141; Kenn Curren, pastor.Killbuck United Methodist Church – 410 N. Main St., (mailing address: 180 Mark Ave.), Killbuck, (330) 276-3871; Roberta Fuller, pastor.Millersburg United Methodist Church – 5395 TR 336, Millersburg, (330) 674-2641; Tom Jones, pastor.Mount Hope United Methodist Church – 8079 SR 241, Mt. Hope, (330) 279-2141; Kenn Curren, pastor.Nashville United Methodist Church – 302 W. Millersburg St., PO Box 399, Nashville, (330) 378-2055; Larry Carnes, pastor.

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

handmade wooden furniture to whimsical Amish dolls and handmade crafts of all varieties. New bed-and-breakfasts, inns and other lodging facilities have sprung up, while a variety of restaurants offer traditional Amish-style cooking.Before the Amish became Berlin’s main attraction, it was

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

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

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

THE GERMAN CULTURE MUSEUM

Contact Information – 4877 Olde Pump St., Walnut Creek; (330) 893-2510, www.germanculturemuseum.com.Hours – Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Call for private tours or expanded hours.Admission – Donations are accepted.Amenities – The museum houses an impressive collection of area memorabilia, including a 14”X20” portrait of Holmes County’s first Amish settler, Jonas Stutzman. Also featured are displays of German and Swiss culture, including furniture, quilts, textiles, folk art and photographs. Guided tours are available with knowledgeable volunteer guides.

Area Attractions & EventsTHE AMISH & MENNONITE HERITAGE CENTER

Contact Information – 5798 CR 77, PO Box 324, Berlin; (330) 893-3192 or (877) 858-4634, [email protected], 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 mural measuring 265 feet in length and 10 feet in height. The mural named Behalt, meaning “to keep or remember.” A video presentation illustrates the daily life of Amish and Mennonite people today. A restored 1856 one-room public school house is now onsite, and an 1840s-style bankbarn houses a restored Conestoga Wagon that brought early settlers to Holmes County.

BERLIN, THE VILLAGE OF

Website – www.BerlinOhioInfo.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

History – The Walnut Creek area was originally settled by Amish pioneers from Sommerset, Pa. In 1803, an exploring party surveyed the region and selected a location for settlement. Jonas Stutzman arrived in the spring of 1809 and settled on land just southwest of the current town of Walnut Creek. He became the first permanent settler in Eastern Holmes County.Since those early beginnings, Walnut Creek has experienced

many changes, including a name change (it was originally called New Carlisle). But the common denominator has been the Amish and Mennonite residents, the descendents of those early pioneers who selected this area as their ideal home.Those original settlers brought with them the traditions,

tools, equipment, culture and stories of the Old Country, Switzerland and Germany.The German Culture Museum seeks to be keeper of history

in the township – displaying items and keeping record of happenings since the pioneer days. We are pleased to keep the old stories alive and pass on the appreciation of where we have been and ultimately, to see more clearly where we are going.Welcome – It’s more than a collection of antiques, old photos and yellowed newspaper clippings – it’s a place where the foundation of the world’s largest Amish community can be inspected, studied and actually touched. When you visit Ohio’s Amish Country, don’t pass up the opportunity to visit our unique museum.We’re affiliated with the Mennonite Information Center in

Berlin, home of the cyclorama “Behalt.” Painted by Hans Gaugel, “Behalt” describes the persecution of Mennonites and Amish in Europe, the exodus to the New World, and their migration as pioneers throughout the USA.Focusing specifically on the history and settlement of Holmes

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

THE HOLMES COUNTY ANTIQUE FESTIVAL

Contact Information – Georgianna Cool; (330) 674-6781, www.holmescountyantiquefestival.org.51st Annual Festival in 2012 – October 5 and 6 (always the 5th weekend after Labor Day), in downtown 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 souvenir stand, a costume contest and many other fun-filled activities for the whole family.

THE KILLBUCK VALLEY MUSEUM

Contact Information – Front St., Killbuck; (330) 674-4554 (Helen Smith), www.killbuckmuseum.org.Hours – Saturday and Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m., May 1-Oct. 31; call for special 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 fluorescent minerals display. In our reception hall we have local history and historic school display, plus a gift shop with lots of books about wildlife, geology and archaeology.

ROLLING RIDGE RANCH

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

SCHROCK’S AMISH FARM & HOME

Contact Information – 4363 SR 39, one mile east of Berlin; (330) 893-3232, www.amishfarmvillage.com.Farm – Schrock’s offers self-guided tours of an Amish home; other activities include Amish buggy rides, an animal petting area, a 15-minute train-rideFarm Hours – April-October; Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; closed SundaysFarm Admission – Call for ratesShops – Berlin Craft Mall, the Berlin Antique Mall, Ms. Gadget’s, Gramma Fannie’s Quilt Barn, Berlin Leather, Berlin Pet Shop and Precious Petals, Quail Hollow Candle Shop and Tis the Season, Ohio’s largest Christmas shop.Shops Hours – Open year-round; call for seasonal hours.

YODER’S AMISH HOME

Contact Information – 6050 SR 515, between Trail & Walnut Creek; (330) 893-2541, www.yodersamishhome.com.Hours – April 20-Oct. 26 Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; also open Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor 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.

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 – 6 West Jackson St., Millersburg, (330) 674-3975, fax (330) 674-3976, [email protected], 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-Thursday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Friday/Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; Cody Shane, president.Nashville Grange – Meets the 1st Thursday, 6:30-9 p.m., at various locations; Larry Lang, master, (330) 378-3865.

GARDEN CLUBS & OUTDOOR ORGANIZATIONS

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

HISTORICAL SOCIETIES/GENEALOGY

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

Holmes County Historical Society – Check website for monthly programs; Mark Boley, (330) 674-0022 or (888) 201-0022, [email protected], www.victorianhouse.org.

SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS

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

VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS

American Legion Post No. 551, Holmesville – The post and the auxiliary meet the 2nd Tuesday, 7 p.m., while the Sons of the Legion meets the 1st Monday, 7 p.m.; both meetings are held at the Legion Home at 9150 SR 83, Holmesville; (330) 279-3040.American Legion Post No. 192 of Millersburg Auxiliary –Meets the third Monday, 7 p.m., at the post, 264 W. Jackson St., Millersburg; Larry Schaffer, president, (330) 674-8923.Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 7079 of Killbuck – Meets the 2nd Sunday, 3 p.m., 185 W. Front St.; Bob Arnold, bar manager, (330) 276-1987.

YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS

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

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

MISCELLANEOUS ORGANIZATIONS

Gnat Boxers Square Dance Club – Meets the 1st and 3rd Saturday, 8-10:30 p.m., Ida Sue School, 266 Oldman Rd.; Dick Mackey, caller, (330) 264-2725.Holmes County Fair Board – Meets the 2nd Thursday, 7:30 p.m., at The Bargain Hunter meeting room, CR 623; Tara Sheldon, (330) 201-4841.Holmes County Farm Bureau Trustees – Meets at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month in the meeting room of the Holmes Soil & Water Conservation District, 62 W. Clinton St., Millersburg. John Fitzpatrick, organization director; (330) 263-7456, [email protected] County Republican Central Committee – Meets quarterly at the Holmes County District Library; Rob Hovis, chariman, (330) 674-5000, [email protected] County Republican Women – Contact Patty Kidney, secretary, (330) 674-0858; to promote the Republican Party and its use; assissts Republican candidates during election; open to any Republican women in the county.Home Builders Association of Wayne and Holmes Counties –4973 Cleveland Rd., Suite A, Wooster; Debbie Tracy-Windom, executive officer, (330) 264-6137, [email protected], www.whhba.com.Ministerial Association – Usually meets the 3rd Thursday, at various locations; Karl Stonebraker, (330) 674-2641.Modern Mothers’ Club of Holmes County – Meets the 1st Wednesday, September-May, 7 p.m., in members’ homes; Shane Snyder, president, (330) 674-0459.Nashville Cemetery Association – Meets the 2nd Tuesday, 7 p.m., October-March, at the cemetery building, located behind Nashville United Methodist Church; Bill Young, president, (330) 378-2851.Pomerene Hospital Volunteer Services/Auxiliary – Volunteer opportunities and fundraisers; Cynthia Norris, coordinator, (330) 763-2007; [email protected], www.pomerenehospital.org.Rotary Club of Millersburg – Meets Wednesday, 11:45 a.m., in the Comfort Inn banquet room, 1102 Glen Dr., Millersburg; Darla Stitzlein, president, (330) 674-7303.Stepping Stones Mothers League – Meets the 1st Thursday, September-May, 7:30 p.m., in members’ homes; Jan Lemon, (330) 279-3112, Deb Oplinger, (330) 465-4650; works for the welfare of the children in the community.

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the students and adultsof the Holmes County Training Center

and Lynn Hope Industries

Raffle Tickets: Raffle - $50000 PrizeDrawing at 2:30 p.m.

Sponsored by the Holmes CountyAssociation for Handicapped Citizens

• 2:00 p.m.Featuring over 100 Amish-made

comforters, quilts and wallhangers

Breakfast 7:00AM - 10:00AMBake Sale 7:00AM - Sellout

Silent Auction 9:00AM - 1:00PMCraft and Furniture Auction 9:00AMChicken Barbecue 11:30AM - Sellout

Special Auction 1:00PMQuilt Auction 2:00PM

May 10, 2013, Fridays eve, 5:30PM open volleyball, entertainment, soup

& soft pretzels

Contact Information – 8381 SR 39 W, just west of downtown Millersburg, (330) 674-0869, visit www.holmescountyfair.com for complete fair information.2013 Fair – Aug. 5-10, 2013Activities & Events – 4-H exhibits and events, livestock shows, a flower and garden show, commercial booths, rides, games, spectator events and much more; all grandstand events (tractor pull, demolition derby, rodeo and more exciting events); continuous entertainment on the stage on “The Green.”Along with all the rides and entertainment, 4-H members will be showing off their animals and long-term projects.“This fair really showcases our youth and the agriculture of Holmes County,” Fair President Kerry Taylor said. “This is really an

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

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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, [email protected] Information – The Holmes County Planning Commission/Office of Economic Development is responsible to encouraging the orderly and responsible development of the county.The Planning Commission is also charged with economic development, which is a unique blend of missions for a small Ohio county. It is the commission’s belief both areas are fairly compatible. Holmes County considers itself pro-business and pro-growth, provided it occurs in a sensible manner.Tourism is a major industry and provides a considerable source of tax revenue for the county. From an economic standpoint, there is a significant incentive to preserve the rural nature of Holmes County so visitors will continue to return. The commission believes a community cannot properly address the future by choosing a course that leads to stagnation. An area will either move forward in a positive manner, or move backwards. The county boasts one of the lowest unemployment rates in Ohio, at 6.7 percent (as of August 2011), and also, the eighth-fastest population growth rate in the state. At the same time, the county’s household income rates are among the lowest in the state. Issues such as the proliferation of subdivisions, destruction of farmland and rising real-estate taxes will come into play in the near future.

THE HOLMES COUNTY OFFICE OF PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Contact Information – 62 W. Clinton St., Millersburg, (330) 674-2811, fax (330) 674-3766, www.co.holmes.oh.us/swcdProgram Administrator – Michelle WoodBoard Meetings – 3rd Tuesday of each month (call to confirm meeting time/date prior to attendance).More Information – The Holmes Soil and Water Conservation District works with the citizens of Holmes County, state and local agencies, and private organizations to promote responsible 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 nonprofit source pollution.

THE HOLMES SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Contact Information – 2 Court St., Millersburg, (330) 763-2954.Economic Development Director – Tom WilkeMore 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 first Wednesday in May). * Soils survey books. * Information on logging operations. * Tree seedling/ground cover sale in the spring. * Help with soil samples. * Topographic maps and older aerial maps. * Backyard conservation (learn how to attract birds, butterflies and other wildlife to your property). * Help with pollution complaints. We work with landowners on a voluntary basis to correct problems. * Speakers for civic organizations. * No-till Equipment rental (corn planters and drills). * General information about natural resources.

HOLMES COUNTY AGRICULTURE2010-2011 HOLMES COUNTY AGRICULTURE STATISTICS

Emphasis .....................................................Units ............ Ohio RankFarms ........................................................... 1,510Land in Farms............................... 181,000 acresFarm Size ............................................. 120 acresCorn Grain (harvested) ................ 20,900 acres ............................48Winter Wheat (harvested) .............. 2,170 acres ............................54

RATES OF TAXATION FOR TAX YEAR 2011 PAYABLE IN 2012 (2012-13 RATES WERE NOT AVAILABLE AT TIME OF PRINT)

Contact Information – Holmes County’s Auditor’s Office, 75 E. Clinton St., Suite 107, Millersburg, (330) 674-1896, fax (330) 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 47.15 .175234 38.887732Clark Twp./E. Holmes 47.40 .164101 39.621650Clark Twp./Garaway 72.85 .379483 45.204727Clark Twp./E. Holmes/Fire 47.650 .165027 39.786506Baltic Village/Garaway 79.10 .403900 47.151513Baltic Village/E.Holmes 53.65 .225193 41.568436Hardy Twp./E. Holmes 46.65 .160261 39.173850Hardy Twp./W. Holmes 58.10 .172934 48.052581Millersburg Village/W. Holmes 63.10 .214354 49.574286Killbuck Twp./W. Holmes 59.15 .177522 48.649595Killbuck Village/W. Holmes 64.75 .216300 50.744615Knox Twp./Loudonville 63.66 .239410 48.419170Knox Twp./W. Holmes 58.90 .175004 48.592298Mechanic Twp./E. Holmes 47.65 .162471 39.908266Mechanic Twp./W. Holmes 59.10 .174501 48.786997Monroe Twp./W. Holmes 62.10 .170970 51.482777

Paint Twp./ E. Holmes 50.65 .170404 42.019038Prairie Twp./E. Holmes 47.15 .160426 39.585934Prairie Twp./Southeast 74.80 .343377 49.115473Prairie Twp./Triway 73.05 .380753 45.236022Holmesville Village/Southeast 80.30 .325239 54.183322Richland Twp./Danville 71.13 .435866 40.126914Richland Twp./W. Holmes 59.60 .195529 47.946530Glenmont Village/W. Holmes 59.60 .195529 47.946530Ripley Twp./W. Holmes 59.40 .172190 49.171949Saltcreek Twp./E. Holmes 47.65 .166857 39.699282Saltcreek Twp./Southeast 75.30 .346231 49.228821Saltcreek Twp./E. Holmes/Fire 48.65 .165569 40.595090Walnut Creek Twp./E. Holmes 46.65 .174120 38.527306Washington Twp./Loudonville 65.66 .232684 50.382028Washington Twp./W. Holmes 60.90 .169867 50.555156Washington Twp./Loudonville Vil. 73.56 .283810 52.682975Nashville Village/W. Holmes 60.90 .169867 50.555156Nashville Village/W.H. Knox Twp. 58.90 .175004 48.592298

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 .............................. 69Total units sold, 2012 .............................. 82

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 ............ $8,669,610Total volume sold, 2012 .......... $10,719,749

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 ........... $125,647Average home price, 2012 ........... $132,644

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 ...... 139Average days on the market, 2012 ...... 134Real Estate Figures: Holmes County residential only; information (data based through Oct.) provided by the Wayne-Holmes Association of Realtors, Inc., 145 E. Liberty St. Wooster, Ohio 44691, (330) 264-8062, fax (330) 263-4625. The Wayne-Holmes Multiple Listing Service. Amy Scott, executive officer. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

Soybeans (harvested) .................... 12,500 acres ............................60Oats (harvested) .............................. 2,300 acres ..............................2Alfalfa Hay (harvested) ................ 14,100 acres ..............................2All Cattle & Calves ........................55,000 head ..............................3

Data Sources – Ohio Field Office County Profiles, www.nass.usda.gov.

LEADERSHIP HOLMES COUNTY PREPARES NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERSContact Information –6 W. Jackson St., Suite A, Millersburg; (330) 674-3975, www.holmescountychamber.com (click on the Leadership link).More Information – In Holmes County, leadership and learning go hand-in-hand. In its thirteenth year, Leadership Holmes County was designed to develop leadership skills in a wide range of individuals throughout the county. The program also seeks to increase the number of leaders in business, the community and government, while educating them about Holmes County’s resources, challenges and opportunities.“We’re never too old to learn and sort out new ideas. You’re

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

* Culture, History and Geography* Local County Government* Non-Profit and Education* Medical Services* Entrepreneurship

* Manufacturing * Tourism * Agriculture

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

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

The Sweet Sound of Spring

Nothing says spring quite like the call of the Northern Spring Peeper. These tiny frogs can cause quite a cacophony of sound on an early spring evening in the marsh. There’s more going on in this orchestra than one might think. The calling behavior of spring peepers had been studied from a number of angles. One of the most interesting discoveries was made in the 1940’s by C.J. Goin. He found that peepers usually sing in trios even if there are hundreds of frogs in the marsh. A full chorus is made up of many of these tiny trios. Another group of studies found that females hear differently

than males (which may not come as much of a surprise if you’ve had a conversation with a member of the opposite sex recently). Researchers have coined the phrase “active space” to describe the “box” in which we hear (i.e. – some animals may hear sound 3 feet away, others a mile away). Male peepers have a much smaller active space than female peepers. In a chorus, males set themselves up so they are as far away from other males as possible, yet still part of the chorus. This makes sense if you consider that males only have to hear the few frogs around them – and their spacing tends to be about one foot in diameter. Females, on the other hand, must find the males from much farther away as they approach the breeding ponds. So, the next time you hear spring peepers, take a moment to appreciate the incredible complexity of seemingly simple events in nature. You’ll never listen to peepers in quite the same way again.

Summer Travelers

Why did the chicken cross the road? Let’s face it, unless you are a professional joke writer or a second grader, you probably don’t really care. The question, “why did the turtle cross the road” on the other hand, is of much interest to conservation biologists across the country. The first reports of vertebrate road mortality came not long after the first cars took to the roads. Today, road ecology is a quickly growing field of study. One important finding from this field suggests that roads may be limiting factors for turtle populations. Studies found that there are more males in populations that live along heavily traveled road. Subsequent studies found that females are more likely to cross roads as they head to nesting sites in early summer. This means they are more susceptible to road mortality. The heavy loss of females may have dire implications for turtle population success. If you spot a turtle crossing the street and want to help it to

safety, here are a few guidelines: Most importantly, only stop if you can do so safely – your safety and the safety of your passengers should be the first priority. Move the turtle to the side of the road in which it is heading. Consider this scenario: You are driving a road with cornfield on one side and marsh on the other. You spot a turtle on the road, contemplating the rows of corn. Where do you move the turtle? To the cornfield – if it is heading towards the field, don’t put it back in the pond just because you think that is where it should be. If you do, it will have to re-cross the section of road it has already navigated, increasing its risk of being squished. In helping the turtle cross safely, you may have just ensured that a mother gets a chance to lay her eggs.

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

Submitted By: Carrie Elvey, Holmes County native and naturalist at The Wilderness Center

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

(Above) Large snapping turtle

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EDUCATION

ADMINISTRATIONAdministrative Offices – 28 W. Jackson St., MillersburgSuperintendent – Kris Perone, (330) 674-3546, fax (330) 674-1177, [email protected] of Personnel, Curriculum & Federal Programs –Lori Robson, [email protected] – Jamie Zeigler, (330) 674-3556, [email protected]

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

SCHOOLSWEST HOLMES HIGH SCHOOL – 10909 SR 39, Millersburg Phone – (330) 674-6085, fax (330) 674-0818 Principal – Bill Sterling Enrollment – 746 + 55 Career Center = 801 total students

WEST HOLMES MIDDLE SCHOOL – 10901 SR 39, Millersburg Phone – (330) 674-4761, fax (330) 674-2311 Principal – Jeff Woods Enrollment – 583

CLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 1390 SR 83, Millersburg Phone – (330) 674-7936, fax (330) 674-3246 Principal – Renee Woods Enrollment – 115

KILLBUCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 299 School St., Killbuck Phone – (330) 276-2891, fax (330) 276-1382 Principal – Aaron Kaufman Enrollment – 300

LAKEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 14059 SR 226, Lakeville Phone – (419) 827-2006, fax (419) 827-2352 Principal – Sheila Hanna Enrollment – 130

MILLERSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 430 E. Jackson St., Millersburg Phone – (330) 674-5681, fax (330) 674-2506 Principal – Tim Wigton Enrollment – 411

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 – 129

Come to the Pre-Auction Friday Night (July 26): Chicken Barbeque & Fish Fry 4:00 p.m.

Local Entertainment Volleyball Tournaments Kids Toys/Fun

Auction

27th ANNUAL BENEFIT AUCTION

Sat., July 27, 2013 • 8:00 a.m.Full Course Breakfast starts at 6:00 a.m.

Mt. Hope Sale Barn • Mt. Hope, OhioQuilts, Crafts, Furniture, Lawn Furniture

Many Local Items, Bake SaleThis 27th annual (non-profit) Benefit Auction is to provide financial assistance to area residents who are unable to pay the health costs resulting from catastrophic illnesses affecting infants and children.

RAINBOW OF HOPE FOUNDATIONBox 8 • Mt. Hope, OH 44660 • 330-674-5062

For further information on the auctionor to send donations write to:

10088846

The RainbowOf HopeFoundation

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

BOARD OF EDUCATIONThe East Holmes Board of Education meets the Third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the East Holmes Administration Office. Members are: Paul Shutt, president ...............................................12/31/13 Tim Miller, vice president .......................................12/31/13 Eli Hochstetler .........................................................12/31/11 Monika Zinck ...........................................................12/31/13 board position open at time of press ......................12/31/15

SCHOOLSHILAND HIGH SCHOOL & MIDDLE SCHOOL – 4400 SR 39, PO Box 275, BerlinPhone – (330) 893-2626Principal – Matt JohnsonEnrollment – 443 total (High School- 280; Middle School – 163)

BERLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 4978 W. Main St., PO Box 310, BerlinPhone – (330) 893-2817Principal – Darren BlochlingerEnrollment – 371

CHARM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 4416 SR 557, PO Box 159, CharmPhone – (330) 893-2300Principal – Jon WilsonEnrollment – 44

CHESTNUT RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 5088 TR 401, PO Box 232, BerlinPhone – (330) 893-2413Principal – James LuneborgEnrollment – 282

East Holmes Local School District

FLAT RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 2609 CR 600, PO Box 159, CharmPhone – (330) 893-3156Principal – Jon WilsonEnrollment – 95MT. HOPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 8242 SR 241, PO Box 128, Mt. HopePhone – (330) 674-0418Principal – Dan McKeyEnrollment – 115

WALNUT CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 4840 Olde Pump St., PO Box 145, Walnut CreekPhone – (330) 893-2213Principal – Ken MillerEnrollment – 213

WINESBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 2165 US 62, PO Box 207, WinesburgPhone – (330) 359-5059Principal – Dan McKeyEnrollment – 177

WISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 4579 CR 120, PO Box 159, CharmPhone – (330) 893-2505Principal – Jon WilsonEnrollment – 108

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

SUBMITTED BY Superintendent Joe Edinger

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 offices.The Southeast Local School District serves approximately 1,600 students and has achieved a state report card score of

24 out of 26 indicators.

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

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

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

Treasurer – Sandy Hadsell

Area Career CentersASHLAND COUNTY – WEST HOLMES CAREER CENTER

HOLMES COUNTY TRAINING CENTER/HOLMES COUNTY BOARD OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

BUCKEYE CAREER CENTER

Contact Information – 1782 SR 60, Ashland; (419) 289-3313 or (800) 686-3313, fax (419) 289-3729, www.acwhcc.org2012-13 Enrollment – approximately 300 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, Construction Technology, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Culinary Careers/Management, Early Childhood Education, Graphic Communications, Health Technologies Cluster, Medical Office Administration/Health Informatics, Networking & Electronics Technologies, Power Equipment Technology, Resource Conservation, Sports Science, Transportation Academy.Career Center Satellite Programs at West Holmes High School – Construction 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 Education Department is a member of the University System of Ohio (www.ohiohighered.org) Ohio’s public college and university system. Explore the pages of our website www.achcc.org, and let us know what we can do for you as a potential student. Adult Basic and Literacy Education (ABLE) continues to provide services at convenient locations in Ashland, Loudonville and Millersburg, offering a wide variety of free programs such as GED Preparation, workplace literacy basic skills, family literacy and English as a second language. Last year, the Adult Education Department served 3,000 customers, and the number continues to grow, particularly in the areas of building construction; heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration; medical billing and coding; maintenance training; dental assisting; bioscience technology; business office; phlebotomy; pharmacy technician; STNA; welding; private security; medical assisting; maintenance training; and consultative training services for area businesses. All full-time programs provide students with externship experiences at supervised business sites. Our graduating class of 2011 had a 92 percent program completion rate and a reported 84 percent placement rate. Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center has met the high standards required to become accredited by the North Central Association, Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement. Accreditation by the NCA means that ACWHCC has the resources, personnel and leadership necessary for effective education. NCA, the nation’s largest accrediting association, is a league of 8,500 schools and 900 colleges in 19 states., the Navajo Nation and the Department

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

Contact Information – 8001 TR 574, Holmesville; (330) 674-8045, fax (330) 674-5182, www.holmesdd.orgSuperintendent – F. Scott Brace, [email protected] Administrator/Adult Services Director – Sheri MartinSpecial Education Supervisor – Rhoda MastBusiness/Personnel Manager – Curtis GoehringHolmes County Board of DD Members – Myron Stutzman, chairperson; Jay McCulloch, vice-chairperson; Chris Goines, secretary; Mose Yoder; Andrew Yoder; Joseph R. Miller; Kathy Schlabach Services for infants, students and adults with developmental disabilities.37th Annual Spring Festival – May 11, 2013. Entertainment/food/volleyball/auction preview on Friday, May 10 at 6 p.m.Saturday: Breakfast at 7 a.m., Craft/Furniture Auction at 9 a.m., Quilt Auction at 2 p.m.; activities all day, children’s games. All proceeds benefit the children and adults enrolled at the Training Center and their families.

Contact Information – 545 University Dr. NE, New Philadelphia, (330) 339-2288 or (800) 227-1665, www.buckeyecareercenter.org.2011-12 Enrollment – 760 in house; 542 enrolled in satellite programsSuperintendent – Roger BondMember Districts – Carrollton, Claymont, Conotton Valley, Dover, East Holmes, Garaway, Indian Valley, New Philadelphia, Newcomerstown, Strasburg, and Tuscarawas Valley School DistrictsVocational Programs – Agriculture & Diesel Technology; Auto Collision Repair; Auto Technology; Commercial Truck Technology; CAD/Development & Design; Computer Technology/Network Systems; Construction Technology (Carpentry); Cosmetology; Culinary Arts/Chef Training; Custodial Services; Early Childhood Education; Exercise Science & Sports Medicine; Facilities Management & Operations; Floriculture; Graphic Arts; Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVACR); Hospitality Services; Industrial Electricity; Intro to Nursing; Landscaping; Law Enforcement; Masonry; Meat Cutting, Deli & Bakery; Medical Assisting; Natural Resources; Outdoor Power Equipment Technology; Pharmacy Tech; Precision Machining; Project SEARCH; Teaching Professions; 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)Student Activities – (in addition to those at students’ home school) – BPA (Business Professionals of America), FFA (For students in Agricultural Careers), FCCLA (Family Career & Community Leaders of America), SkillsUSA (an organization for students enrolled in training programs in technical, skilled, and service occupations, including health occupations),

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Contact Information – 88-B E. Jackson St., Millersburg, (330) 674-2514, (330) 674-2580, fax (330) 674-2968, [email protected], www.wayne.uakron.edu/hchec Coordinator for Holmes County Center – John Lorson Sample of College-Credit Classes Offered – The University of Akron Wayne College Holmes County Higher Education Center is your community’s college and provides credit courses for those wanting to pursue a degree, noncredit courses for those wanting to improve job skills, and workforce development programs for companies whose employees need specific training courses. Located in downtown Millersburg at 88-B E. Jackson Street,

the Center encompasses the entire second floor of the old Mast Pharmacy building. The interior of the 1902 building has been completely refurbished with state-of-the-art technology. Courses offered at the Center are based on the Ohio Transfer

Module and can be applied to degrees offered at Wayne College and The University of Akron as well as other institutions in the University System of Ohio and most private colleges and universities. Parking for the Center is free and the building is

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

Bright Beginnings Preschool – 4876 SR 39, Berlin, (330) 231-4243; hours: Monday/Wednesday, 9-11:30 a.m.; Tuesday/Thursday, 9-11:30 a.m. and 12:45-3:15 p.m.; Elaine Rennie, teacher; school-year preschool for children ages three through five and Pre-K.

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

Holmes County Preschool – Operated by the Tri-County Educational Service Center, 741 Winkler Dr., Wooster, (330) 345-6771; two preschools in Holmes County; both sites offer classes for children ages 3-5, and the staff is certified through the Department of Education in Early Childhood and Elementary Education; preschool follows the West Holmes school calendar. *Holmes County Training Center Preschool, 8001 TR 574, Holmesville, (330) 674-2046; hours: weekdays, 8:45 a.m.- 3 p.m.; Michelle Linton, director; two school-year classes for preschoolers ages 3-5 with disabilities. *Millersburg Elementary, 430 E. Jackson St., Millersburg, (330) 674-2046; hours: weekdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Child Care & Preschools Timothy Wigton, principal; school-year program for children ages 3-5 with disabilities. *Millersburg Elementary School – (330) 674-0246 Monday/ Wednesday, 8:30-11 a.m. for children three-year-old by Aug. 1, or 12-2:30 p.m. for children mixed ages three to five; Tuesday/ Thursday, 8:30-2:30 p.m. for children four-year-olds by Aug. 1 Students pay tuition with sliding scale tuition available for eligible families. *Berlin Elementary School – 4978 W. Main St., Berlin, (330) 674-0246; weekdays, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., school-year program for children ages 3-5 with disabilities.

Kno-Ho-Co Ashland Community Action – 120 N. 4th St., Coshocton, (740) 622-0165, www.knohoco.org; Operates Head Start centers during the school year for children ages 3-5; call specific centers for their hours. *Glenmont Head Start Center – Glenmont Community Building, 108 Main St., Glenmont, (330) 377-4567; Cheryl Latham, supervisor. *Millersburg Head Start Center – 224 N. Clay St., Millersburg, (330) 674-9100; Janet Mossor, supervisor.

Child Care Resource Network – 1260 Monroe St. NW at the Monroe Plaza, New Philadelphia; PO Box 6215, (330) 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.Wednesday, 9:15-11:30 a.m. and 12:45-3 p.m.;

handicapped accessible. Typical Center Office Hours – Weekdays, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. during the fall and spring semesters; the building remains open until the final class of the evening is dismissed; the hours for evening classes vary by semester; summer office and building hours may vary as well. Sample of special programming at the HCHEC – Bookkeeper’s Boot Camp, Digital Photography (beginning and advanced), Conversational Spanish, Creative Writing, Kid’s Lego Camp, Kid’s Photography Workshops, Holmes County Senior Series Classes, Career Assessment and Development, Holmes County Speaker Series. The HCHEC is a National ACT Test Site. More Information – Scholarships are available with many targeted exclusively toward Holmes County residents. Feel free to visit the website for more information.

The University of Akron Wayne College Holmes County Higher Education Center

National Technical Honor Society, and Leadership Council.Adult Education – Part-time and full-time classes, customized training, apprenticeship training, GED/ABLE classes, business and industry training and work force development,

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

Auditor – Jackie McKee, 75 E. Clinton St., Suite 107, Millersburg, (330) 674-1896, www.holmescountyauditor.org; 3/15.Clerk of Courts – Ronda Steimel; 1 E. Jackson St., Suite 306, Millersburg, (330) 674-1876; 1/13Commissioners – 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected]; hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Tuesday/Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; on call 24/7, call Holmes County Sheriff’s Department; Katelyn Orr, dog warden; responsible for picking up stray dogs, performing license checks, investigating dog cruelty and handling dog claims.

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

Holmes County Extension Service – 75 E. Clinton St. Suite 109, Millersburg, (330) 674-3015, [email protected]; 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 OfficialsHolmes County Department of Jobs & Family Services – 85 N. Grant St., PO Box 72, Millersburg, (330) 674-1111; Dan Jackson, director; hours: weekdays, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; administers the following four agencies: Public Children Services Agency, Child Support Enforcement Agency, Public Assistance and Workforce Development Agency.

Holmes County Health District – 85 N. Grant St., Millersburg, (330) 674-5035, www.holmeshealth.org; hours: weekdays, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; D.J. McFadden, M.D., health commissioner; community health clinic offers pre-natal, well-child and general patient care; immunizations on a walk-in basis; Help Me Grow, WIC (Women, Infants & Children), BCMH (Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps), environmental health, Safe Communities, tobacco sessation classes and vital statistics (birth and death certificates).

License Bureau (BMV)– 75 E. Clinton St., Suite 103, Millersburg, (330) 674-1998; hours: Monday, 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Tuesday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-Noon; Jackie McKee, deputy registrar.

Map Office – 75 E. Clinton St., Suite 102, Millersburg, (330) 674-6631; hours: weekdays, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; maintains a current set of property maps, monitors land transfers and enforces local regulations regarding surveys; aerial photographs and topographical maps are available for purchase.

Ohio Department of Job & Family Services (ODJFS/Wooster One Stop) – (330) 264-5060; located at 356 W. North St., Wooster; mailing address is PO Box 76, Wooster; handles job services and re-employment.

Planning Commission – 2 Court St., Suite 21, Millersburg, (330) 674-8625, [email protected], www.holmescounty.com/planning; Arnold Oliver, director; for more information, see related article in Economy section.

Social Security Administration – 2345 Gateway Dr., Wooster, (877) 319-0729, (800) 772-1213, TTY (880) 325-0778, www.ssa.gov; hours: weekdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; accepts/processes claims for retirements, disabilities, deaths, supplemental security incomes and Medicare; Social Security number applications; check earnings records.

Soil & Water Conservation District – 62 W. Clinton St., Millersburg, (330) 674-2811, fax (330) 674-3766, www.holmes.oh.nacdnet.org; hours: weekdays, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Michelle Wood, program director; for more information, see related article in Economy section.

Title Bureau – 75 E. Clinton St., Suite 104, Millersburg, (330) 674-9711; hours: Monday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Tuesday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Karen Cool-Miller, office manager; auto titles.

The Village of Millersburg OfficialsContact Information – Millersburg Village Hall, 6 N. Washington St., Millersburg, (330) 674-1886, fax (330) 674-9044, www.millersburgohio.com.Mayor – Jeff Huebner, 12/15Clerk-Treasurer – Karen Shaffer, 3/15Administrator – Nathan TroyerChief of Police – S. Thomas VaughnZoning Inspector – Nathan Troyer

Other Villages’ OfficialsGLENMONT

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 Officer – 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 Officer – 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 continued to grow in 2012. We annexed approximately 200 acres into the Village. This included the New Pointe Community Church,

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

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

*Current information was not available at time of print.

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

SUBMITTED BY Mayor Jeff Huebner

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

BERLIN TOWNSHIP – Population: 3,857Trustee – Robert L. Hochstetler ..................................... 12/31/2013Trustee – Duane E. Miller................................................ 12/31/2013Trustee – John D. Kandel ................................................. 12/31/2015Fiscal Officer – 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 Officer – 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 Officer – 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 Officer – 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.................................................. 12/31/2013Fiscal Officer – 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 Officer – 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 Officer – 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 Officer – 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 Officer – 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 Officer – 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 Officer – 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 Officer – 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 Officer – 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 Officer – Cheryl K. Wolf .......................................... 3/31/2016

State & Federal OfficialsSTATE

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 LARRY OBHOF (R) 22ND DISTRICT

Contact Information – Senate Building, 1 Capitol Square, first floor, Columbus 43215, (614) 466-7505

Term Expiration – 12/16

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

STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVE HALL (R), 97TH DISTRICT

Contact Information – 11th Floor, Riffe Center, 77 S. High St., Columbus 43215-6111, (614) 466-2994, www.house.state.oh.us; Term Expiration – 12/31/14

STATE REPRESENTATIVE RON AMSTUTZ (R), 3RD DISTRICT

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

FEDERALPRESIDENT BARACK H. OBAMA (D)Contact Information – The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, D.C. 20500, (202) 456-1414, fax (202) 456-2461, [email protected], www.whitehouse.govTerm Expiration – 11/16

VICE PRESIDENT JOSEPH BIDEN (D)Contact Information – The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, D.C. 20500, (202) 456-1414, fax (202) 456-2461, [email protected], www.whitehouse.govTerm Expiration – 11/16

US REPRESENTATIVE BOB GIBBS (R), 18TH DISTRICT

Contact Information – 315 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515, (202) 225-6265, fax (202) 225-3394, gibbs.house.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 Office 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 Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, (202) 224-2315, fax (202) 228-6321, [email protected], www.brown.senate.gov.Alternative Contact – 1301 E. Ninth St., Suite 1710, Cleveland 44114, (216) 522-7272, fax (216) 522-2239Term Expiration – 1/2/19

HOLMES COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS

Contact Information – 75 E. Clinton St., Millersburg, (330) 674-5921, www.holmescountyboardofelections.comDirector – Lisa WelchPrimary Elections 2013 Hours – Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.More Information – One must be registered at least 30 days prior to election to vote. If you have moved recently, or if unsure of where to vote, call the board of elections.

POLLING LOCATIONS

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

Monroe 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. Office 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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t’s no surprise that when people think about the Wayne-Holmes County areas, they instantly associate it with the Amish. With the largest

settlement located right in the Heartland, it’s quickly becoming the number one vacation destination. It is also rapidly becoming the fastest growing religious group in the U.S. Is it possible, that we could witness the Holmes County population becoming the first county that is predominantly Amish?A study released by Ohio State Media Relations

estimated that a new Amish Community is founded in the United States every three and a half weeks. More than 60 percent of all existing Amish settlements have been founded since 1990. This particular growth pattern may suggest, the Amish religion is growing more rapidly than most other religions in the U.S.Paul Miller, executive director of the Amish &

Mennonite Heritage Center, in Berlin, said that without conducting a census, it can be very difficult to truly determine the total number of Amish within a given area. While you can reference church directories, one has to keep in mind that not all Amish have become members of the church. As part of the Anabaptist movement, baptism into the church is only offered to Amish adults. Arlen Miller, local Amish man, described the

term ‘Anabaptist’ (meaning ‘again baptized’) as a nickname given to pioneers of what later became the Amish and Mennonites. “The first converts were baptized as infants in the Catholic church and then ‘Re-baptized’ upon their confession in Jesus Christ as their lord, as adults after they are able to make a conscious decision to follow Him. Hence the nickname: Anabaptist.”Joseph Donnermeyer, professor of rural sociology

at The Ohio State University, led a census project to estimate the current Amish population in the U.S. It took two years for the census to be developed from the 2010 U.S. Religious Census. The data suggested that there are 251,000 Amish located in the U.S. and Ontario Canada with 456 settlements located throughout. The 1990 census suggested there were 179 settlements.If the growth of the Amish continues at this rate,

Ohio State researchers predict the Amish population will grow to exceed one million Amish located in 1,000 different settlements shortly after 2050. This rapid growth will surely result in economic, cultural, social and religious change to the rural areas that Amish settlements occupy.The census also covered the Greater Holmes

County settlement, which includes Holmes, Wayne, Tuscarawas, Coshocton, Stark and Ashtabula Counties. According to Donnermeyer’s research, this area is said to be the largest settlement, home to nearly 30,000 Amish. Paul compared this to a census count his team did

back in 2008. Their research found there were 29, 283 Amish living in the area suggesting a nearly three percent increase over the past four years.

Amish Becoming Fastest Growing Religious Group In U.S.

STORY AND PHOTOS BY CATIE NOYES • EDITOR

The Amish community “is certainly growing very rapidly,” said Paul. Over the past five years, he has experienced some of this growth as he made his way to work each day. As he made the drive on Kidron Road from Orrville to Berlin he noticed the formation of eight new Amish residents on the southern edge of Wayne County. Donnermeyer’s research and Paul’s observances both reflect

that these new Amish communities are mainly “Old Order,” meaning those who maintain a horse-and-buggy lifestyle and avoid or limit their use of modern technologies.“Even though selected modern conveniences are

considered necessary to conduct business and for enhanced life experience, the Amish leadership is typically very hesitant to make changes to their cultural practices,” said Arlen Miller. Even though they may use some of these modern conveniences (i.e. motorized vehicles and desktop computers) for work related activities they are resistant to welcome these modern technologies into their home.Donnermeyer’s research also predicts the Amish will buy

land vacated by farmers in rural areas close to community services, but availability of this farmland may not be able to keep up with the ever growing Amish population. This means Amish will be more likely to seek non-farm jobs (i.e. woodworking and construction) which could in turn affect land prices and potentially enhance the local economy in which they inhabit.“While the inherent nature of the Amish lifestyle is

agricultural, since the basic mode of travel is horse and buggy, there has been a shift, where many have taken employment in factories and office environments over the past several decades,” said Arlen. “This is often somewhat frowned upon by the elders within the Amish culture and given a negative connotation and has been labeled ‘lunch box syndrome’ referring to the potential for drawing Amish away from their agricultural and farm-based lifestyle.”“The growth of the Amish is indeed amazing,” said Arlen.

Several Amish settlements have been established in nearby states such as: Pennsylvania and New York. These settlements originated from the Holmes County area as a result of overcrowding. Many young Amish families were motivated to make the move as a result.“It’s phenomenal in any respect, in terms of an ethnic

group, rooted in tradition and stability, to be able to make the decision to uproot themselves,” said Paul.Ohio is home to the most Amish community members –

60,233; with Pennsylvania following in a close second with 59,078 Amish residents and Indiana trailing at 44,831 Amish citizens, according to Donnermeyer’s census information. “My guess is that in 15 years, we’ll witness a county whose population is majority Amish, and Holmes County is likely to gain that distinction first,” said Donnermeyer. To read the full article on Joseph Donnermeyer’s research

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Contact Information – 981 Wooster Rd., Millersburg; (330) 674-1015, www.pomerenehospital.org, www.facebook.com/PomereneHospitalCEO 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, Family Care, Laboratory, Intensive Care Nursing, Maternity/OB, Midwifery Services, Medical/Surgical Nursing, Occupational Care, Occupational Therapy, Organ Donation & Procurement, Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Therapy, Radiology, Rehabilitative Services, Respiratory Care, Sleep Lab, Social Services, Speech Therapy,, Personalized Online Medication Tracking, Open Bore MRI Unit, Surgical Services, Volunteer Program, Express Care for when your physician is unavailable, a Web Nursery so family and friends can see newborns online and Wound Care.

Pomerene Hospital opened its doors for patients on June 1, 1937. The medical staff consisted of 10 physicians. The original facility, consisting of a six-bed women’s ward, a three-bed obstetrical ward and a nursery of five cribs, held a feeling of home for patients. The hospital has certainly grown through the years, and patients still have a feeling of home when they receive care at the facility.In 2012, Pomerene Hospital was named one of the

nation’s Top Performers on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America. Pomerene Hospital was recognized by The Joint Commission for exemplary performance in using evidence-based clinical processes that are shown to improve care for certain conditions, including heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, and surgical care. Pomerene Hospital was one of 620 hospitals in the U.S., and one of 20 in Ohio, earning the distinction of Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for attaining and sustaining excellence in accountability measure performance. Whether you are a visitor to our area or a long time resident of

the county, you’ll find the staff at Pomerene Hospital can take care of your medical needs with a sense of urgency, skill and compassion. The facility offers full medical services through a team of highly trained medical and nursing professionals.When patients and their families have come to Pomerene

Hospital, they have always been impressed with the attentiveness shown by staff, the high level of compassion exhibited by our nurses and the skill of our physicians.

In 2011, Pomerene Hospital was recognized by Press Ganey, a patient satisfaction and performance improvement organization, for significantly increasing its overall inpatient satisfaction scores. Pomerene has also received the NorthCoast 99 Award. NorthCoast 99 is an annual recognition program that honors 99 great workplaces for top talent in Northeast Ohio. The award recognizes workplaces that excel at recruiting, developing and retaining top talent. This is the seventh time Pomerene has received the award. Our emergency department is available 24 hours, seven days

a week and sees nearly 13,000 patients each year. The medical staff takes great pride in delivering the best in medical care to all those who come through our doors.The hospital also offers a number of community outreach or educational programs serving as a medical resource for information on health topics important to our community. For more information contact the Public Relations and Marketing Department: Rebecca Ragon, (330) 674-1584, ext. 1763.

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

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

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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, Ambulatory Care Center and Surgery, Heart Center (including pediatric ultrasound and cardiac catheterization laboratory) and Endoscopy. The hospital is a certified Primary Stroke Center, and provides a free transportation service by appointment to many medical appointments. This year, the hospital will also open a Transitional Care Unit for skilled nursing and rehabilitation. HealthPoint – The hospital’s HealthPoint facility was conceived and designed to combine the many components of rehabilitation, diagnostics, prevention, health and wellness, and treatment into one convenient location.Degreed healthcare professionals provide services at HealthPoint, including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Exercise Science, Nutrition, Aquatic Therapy, Strengthening and Conditioning, Massotherapy and Sports Specific Training.Additionally, Outpatient Imaging Services located at HealthPoint include Digital Mammography, Open MRI, and Bone Density Management, all in a convenient location.

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

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

Holmes County Home – 7260 SR 83, Holmesville, (330) 279-2801; 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; Crystal Torrence (LNHA/LSW), administrator; Jennifer Heller, admissions coordinator; Dr. Robert Hart, medical director; Dr. Rodney Miller, rehab/medical director. This 80-bed intermediate- and skilled-nursing facility includes a separate unit for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients; 17 private rooms; offers physical, speech and occupational therapies (private skilled rehabilitation rooms); Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance and private pay accepted. Also provides a new un-insured program.

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

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

Provider Services – 6180 SR 83 N, Millersburg, (330) 674-0015; operates the following facilities: * Fairview Adult Group Home – 512 W. Jackson St., Millersburg, (330) 763-2211. * Greenfield – 1405 Wooster Rd., Millersburg, (330) 674-1026; residential-style independent and assisted living; located next to the Millersburg Medical Center. * Scenic Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center – 8067 TR 334 (off SR 83), Millersburg, (330) 674- 0015; Joe Altieri, administrator; offers long-term care and behavior management; Medicare, 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 – 4770 Olde Pump St., Walnut Creek, (330) 893-3200, [email protected], www.WalnutHillsLiving.com; Jeremy Kauffman, executive director. This not-for-profit retirement community offers many lifestyles, all on a 110-acre campus in beautiful Walnut Creek. Lifestyle options include independent living homes at The Meadows and The Commons and catered living apartments and assisted living suites at the Retirement

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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, [email protected]; hours: weekdays, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; this agency helps people, communities and organizations prepare for and address challenges in aging and the rapid growth of the older population.

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

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

Long-Term Care Ombudsman – 800-282-1206, www.ltcohio.org; hours: weekdays, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; this agency serves as an advocate for nursing home residents; it investigates complaints from families, residents and nursing-facility workers, investigates home-health-care complaints, and provides information on how to choose a nursing facility.

Medicare – 1-800-MEDICARE, (800) 633-4227; TTY or TDD (877) 486-2048; this phone service provides general information about Medicare, updated information about health-plan options in your community; information about Medicare supplemental insurance (Medigap); phone numbers for assistance with billing questions about Medicare claims or for help with more complex questions about health insurance; upon request, copies of the “Medicare and You” handbook or audiotape are available in English or Spanish.Pro Seniors Ohio Legal Hotline – 7162 Reading Rd., Suite 1150, Cincinnati 45237, (800) 488-6070, (513) 345-4160, 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

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

homes and long-term care, government benefits, landlord/tenant, consumer and home repair, retiree pension, health coverage, planning for incapacity and power of attorney.

SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) – (330) 379-3163; 175 S. Main St., Summit County Building, Suite 204, Akron, OH.; counsels to small businesses by appointment only.

Social Security Administration – 2345 Gateway Dr., Wooster, (877) 319-0729, www.socialsecurity.org; office hours: weekdays, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Accepts and processes claims for retirements, disabilities, deaths, supplemental security incomes and Medicare; applications for Social Security numbers; check Social Security earnings; information

Human ServicesAmerican Cancer Society – 525 N. Broad St., Canfield 44406; (888) ACS-OHIO (toll-free), www.cancer.org; hours: weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; provides information and programs about prevention and early detection of cancer; offers educational programs; supports cancer research.

American Heart Association – 4682 Douglas Circle NW, Canton, 44718, (800) 242-8721 or (330) 478-8383, www.heart.org; national organization committed to building a world free of cardiovascular diseases and strokes by funding heart and stroke research and education; services include general public and professional education programs, referrals, free health care information, speakers and volunteer opportunities.

American Lung Association – 6100 Rockside Woods Blvd. #260, Independence, 44131, (216) 524-5846 or (800) 586-4872, [email protected], www.lungusa.org, www.midlandlung.org, Nancy Rotar, contact; national organization provides public education about the dangers of smoking and how to control and break the habit; also provides information about asthma and other lung diseases; offers smoking cessation clinics; and supports research.

American Red Cross – 2 E. Court St., Suite 11E, Millersburg; (330) 674-5861 or (330) 763-3351, pager (330) 763-3351, fax (330) 378-3865, [email protected], www.redcross.org/oh/millersburg; Patricia Ann Lang, executive director; Larry Lee Lang, assistant director. Provides disaster relief, classes on water safety, first aid and CPR; emergency communication to military personnel; it also administers a countywide aphaeresis program.

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18th Annual Medina Loop Express – Orrville to Medina 2013 – October 12 – 120 mile FALL FOLIAGE RAIL TRIP $115 pp. One of our most popular trips. Five counties, one day fall colors rail trip to famous Medina. Shop and dine on noon break. Visit A.I. Root Candle Co. Order tickets online from website.Santa Trains – Orrville to Lodi – Nov. 30 & December 7, 2013 – $35 adult, $25 for children under age 13. Santa Trains run 40 miles with Santa on board. Santa Train sales start July 20, 2013. Order tickets online from website.

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Arthritis Foundation – Great Lakes Region, NE Ohio, 4630 Richmond Rd., Suite 240, Cleveland, 44128; (216) 285-2836, ext. 6416 or (800) 245-2275, ext. 114, www.arthritis.org; Mary Bird, program director; office hours: weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. The mission is to support research to find the cure for and prevention of arthritis and to improve the quality of life for those affected by arthritis. Offers arthritis education, exercise classes and programs that teach skills for taking control of arthritis.

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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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.Counseling Center of Wayne & Holmes Counties – Holmes County office, 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, Noon-5 p.m.; Wednesday/Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; provides comprehensive and confidential mental health services, including individual and family counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, assessment; offices 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-profit organization provides training and transitional employment to people facing barriers to employment; contract work for industries.

Holmes County Family and Children First Council – 85 N. Grant St., Millersburg; (330) 674-1111, [email protected], www.holmesfcfc.org; Kathy Kelly, coordinator; office hours: weekdays, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The Holmes County Family & Children First Council is a diverse partnership of organizations and individuals committed to improving the well being of children and families. Through shared resources and a coordinated service delivery system, Council works with parents and organizations to empower families to reach their potential in a strong community environment. The coordinator helps develop service coordination plans for multi-system youth and families; oversees service coordination training, determines case-management responsibility and collaborates to identify and secure necessary

resources to help children and families.

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

Holmes County Kidney Fund Inc. – PO Box 172, Berlin; (330) 674-6268; Marv Yoder, president; private group provides information and financial aid to persons with various types of kidney disease who have no insurance; also helps with medication and medical supply costs and provides reimbursement for transportation to dialysis treatment facilities for people with limited incomes or no insurance; annual fund-raising event is an auction held on the first Saturday in June at the Mt. Hope Auction Barn.

Hospice of Holmes County part of Hospice & Palliative Care of Greater Wayne County – 2525 Back Orrville Rd., Wooster; (330) 264-4899 or (800) 884-6547, www.wchospice.org; office 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.Gateway Love Center – 1291 Massillon Rd., Millersburg; (330) 674-2504; Mark & Dorothy Rohrer, director; office 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 such as; peer support, emergency financial assistant, medic alert membership, dental insurance & educational & camp scholarships.

Outreach Community Living Services – 337 W. North St. Wooster; (330) 263-0862; Mary Lloyd, director; office 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) 262-1410, www.stepsatlibertycenter.org; Ahna Cattarin, residential counselor; office hours: weekdays, 24 hours a day; residential treatment center for men recovering from chemical dependency; provides case management, counseling and group therapy (see Beacon House, for women’s treatment center).

Planned Parenthood of North Central Ohio – 334 E. Milltown Rd., (330) 345-7798; www.plannedparenthood.org; Heidi Sands, clinic manager; office hours: Monday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and first Saturday of the month, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Planned Parenthood provides medical examinations, birth control and pregnancy testing; also HIV and STD testing for

Wayne Holmes Mental Health Coalition/MOCA HouseMeetings – 637 College Ave., Wooster; call for meeting timesContact – (330) 264-1590, www.ohio-recovery-network.org/MOCA

Purpose – Provides a place for people with mental health concerns and psychiatric disorders to help one another along the road to well being and recovery.

Al-Anon Family Group & AlateenMeetings – Tuesday, 8 p.m., at the Presbyterian Church, 90 S. Clay St., MillersburgContact – (330) 674-5737 or (330) 377-5393Purpose – Support group for friends, relatives and spouses of alcoholics.

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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 financial 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; office 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-profit, community-supported agency provides food and personal hygiene items to families and children.

Springhaven Counseling Center – 15550 Durstine Rd., Dundee 44624; (330) 359-6100; [email protected], www.springhaven.us; sessions by appointment only, one free half hour consultation; Organization provides outpatient mental health counseling with a Christian perspective for individuals and families.

STEPS at Liberty Center – 104 Spink St., Wooster; (330) 264-8498, www.stepsatlibertycenter.org; Bobbi Douglas, executive director; office hours: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Wednesday & Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; provides support and treatment for persons with alcohol and other drug-related problems; assessments, referrals, out-patient counseling and after-care services and prevention services, such as DrugFree Workplace and first time DUI program.

VolunteerLink – 215 S. Walnut St., Wooster, PO Box 548, Dial 2-1-1, www.uwwayneholmes.org; office 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, Interim Director and Counselor; office 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 conflicts, and parenting; sliding fee scale.

Alcoholics AnonymousMeetings – Tuesday, 8 p.m., at the Presbyterian Church, 90 S. Clay St., MillersburgContact – (800) 897-6737Purpose – For people dealing with alcoholism; open speaker; non-smoking.

Dealing with Diabetes ClassMeetings - Call for details regaurding monthly meetings.Contact - Kathy Snyder, (330) 674-1584 ext. 1023Purpose - Diabetes education and support group offered by Pomerene Hospital; lunch included.

United Way of Wayne & Holmes CountiesMission – “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 – $1.4 millionUnited Way has a proud history of raising and distributing funds dating back to 1940. But today, United Way is focused on taking that history to new heights by focusing on issues, strategies and the actions needed to improve lives and creating lasting change in our communities.We have broadened our definition of resources, moving beyond

just dollars to include people’s time, talents, goods and expertise.Today, United Way exists for one reason – to help us come

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

basic emergency needs, United Way works to access community needs to address education, income and health. These are the building blocks for a strong community – quality education for children, self-sufficient families and access to primary health care.It takes an entire continuum to help get people back on their

feet. No single shelter, meal program or child care center can solve the complex challenges people face today. We invest resources in the community through partnering with nonprofit organizations, education, government and business and industry to build holistic

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

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

* Basic Human Needs Resource: food banks, clothing closets, shelters, rent assistance, utility assistance. * Physical and Mental Health Resources: health insurance programs, Medicaid and Medicare, maternal health, Children’s Health Insurance Program, medical information lines, crisis intervention services, support groups, counseling, drug and alcohol intervention and rehabilitation. * Employment Supports: financial assistance, job training, transportation assistance, education programs. * Support for Older Americans and Persons with Disabilities: adult day care, congregate meals, Meals on Wheels, respite care, home health care, transportation, homemaker services.

* Support for Children, Youth and Families: childcare, after- school programs, Head Start, family resource centers, summer camps and recreation programs, mentoring, tutoring, protective services. * Volunteer Opportunities and Donations.

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

COMMUNITY BENEFITS: * 2-1-1 strengthens your community by uniting the people in your area who want to help with those who need help. * There are almost 700,000 non-profit organizations in the United States plus scores of government agencies. People looking for assistance have trouble navigating a complicated web of health and human service programs. * 2-1-1 is a useful planning tool. Based on aggregate data about the types of calls that the 2-1-1 Center receives, communities are in a better position to anticipate demand for services and mobilize resources to meet changing needs. * 2-1-1 touches the lives of every person in the community, and whether you are in a situation where you need help or find yourself later in a situation to give help, 2-1-1 is always there for you.BENEFITS AS CRISIS TOOL: * 2-1-1 is a critical information system, which is necessary prior to, during and after a community crisis such as an attack, flood, fire, or other local or national tragedy. Prior to a community crisis, it is critical that an information system is in place that will respond to the crisis at a moment’s notice. * 2-1-1 responds immediately during times of crisis, to field calls regarding the crisis and to direct callers to services most appropriate for their needs. * Once 2-1-1 is implemented, it maintains a permanent presence in the community. As a result, people can find the help they need whether their needs arise a week or several years after the crisis event.

Studies have shown that people find it difficult to navigate the complex and ever-growing maze of health and human service agencies and programs. There are almost 700,000 nonprofit organizations in the U.S. in addition to scores of government agencies. When individuals go without help because they are unaware of services available to them, our communities waste valuable resources.Additionally, communities can address the diverse need of their

residents and ensure increased coordination among services in the 2-1-1 system, identify gaps and overlaps in services by geographic mapping, and track human service usage. By providing a centralized point of information, 2-1-1 will help ensure the most efficient use of community resources.

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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 35 programs and partners with 22 local agencies that help people everyday. The only direct service provided by United Way is its 2-1-1 information and referral program which connects people with information about critical health and human services and volunteer opportunitues. Using this easy to remember three digit number, residents of Holmes County can access this free, confidential service which will connect them to health and human service organizations that can help with everything from core emergency services to help with mental health resources, job training, youth programming, and many other needs as they occur.

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