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Monroe County Firefighters Assoc. Pres.: Rick Shipp, 8271001; V. Pres.: Mike Dakuliak; Assoc. Secretary: Rick Schuerman 472-5628 (home); 472-2144 Fire Departments: Antioch and Community Phone: 911 Fire Chief: Terry Winter 740-934-2757 Beallsville Phone: 911 Fire Chief: Marvin Secrest 740-926-9294 Bethel Township Phone: 911 Fire Chief: Wayne West 740-934-2439 Clarington Phone: 911 Fire Chief: James Hunt 740-458-0307 Graysville Phone: 911 Fire Chief: Bobby Howell 740-934-2719 Lewisville Phone: 911 Fire Chief: Greg Baker 740-567-3649 Sardis Phone: 911 Fire Chief: Ralph Hall 740-483-1126 Woodsfield Phone: 911 Fire Chief: Mike Young

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Monroe County Emergency Management Agency 47069 SR26 (at Airport) Woodsfield The Monroe County Emergency Management Agency is located at Monroe County Airport house, SR26.

~ Emergency Management ~

Phil Keevert, coordinator. 740-472-2144, 740-472-0220 or Fax 740-472-0054. FEMA: (800) 621-FEMA or (800) 621-3362 In Ohio, emergency management is built on local response. The Ohio Revised Code requires each county to establish an emergency management agency. The local agency is required to plan for and coordinate the response to emergencies at the local level. Local elected officials and safety services personnel are the first line of responders except for hazard specific tasks assigned directly to the state, like radiological exposure assessment. The mission statement addresses mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery functions at every level before, during and after a disaster. When an emergency exceeds the capacity of local response agencies, the county emergency management agency requests the assistance of the Ohio EMA. If the disaster exceeds the resources of the state, then the governor can request aid from the federal government through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Natural disasters, such as flashflooding, have resulted in six local declarations of a state of emergency, four of which have resulted in Presidential declarations in which the President has responded by declaring Monroe County a federal disaster area and freeing up money for recovery efforts since January 1996. Monroe County has been declared a federal disaster area ten times since 1964 either from flooding, high winds or winter storms. The Ohio EMA is dedicated to fostering a partnership between all agencies charged with preparing, responding, recovery and mitigating to an emergency. This partnership will allow the entire emergency management community - local, state and federal to respond to all hazards affecting Ohio citizens.

DISCOVER THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

Membership open to anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school in Monroe, Belmont & Washington Counties Ohio Valley Community Credit Union with locations to serve you:
Woodsfield Marietta 700 Lewisville Road 4506 Pike Street Woodsfield, OH 43793 Marietta, OH 45750 740-472-5123 740-376-0197 Hannibal-Main Office Clarington St. Clairsville 52775 Boston Hill Road Corner of Ferry 107 Plaza Drive, Suite T Clarington, OH 43915 & Market Streets St. Clairsville, OH 43950 740-483-2279 Clarington, OH 43915 740-699-4701 740-458-1386

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PEOPLES SAVINGS BANK

Celebrating 100 Years of Service July 1911 to July 2011
New Matamoras 740-865-3483 Newport 740-473-2645 & 888-583-PSB1 Lower Salen 740-585-2303
A Local Bank for Local People Main Street State Route 7 Second Street

THE

Office Zip Postmaster Beallsville OIC 43716 Angela Reitter Cameron 43914 John Jones Clarington 43915 Marissa Eikleberry Graysville CPO 45734 Pauline Williams Hannibal OIC 43931 Julie Dierkes Jerusalem OIC 43747 Tana Price Lewisville 43754 Rick Zoladz Lower Salem 45745 Cynthia Francis Powhatan Pt. OIC 43942 Holly Duvall Sardis OIC 43946 Ed Volan Stafford CPO 43786 Anita DeLong Woodsfield OIC 43793 Dave Casteel Surrounding Area ZIP Codes Alledonia 43902 Moundsville, WV Barnesville 43713 New Martinsville Bellaire 43906 New Matamoras Belmont 43718 Powhatan Point Bethesda 43719 Quaker City Bridgeport 43912 St. Clairsville Caldwell 43724 Senecaville Cambridge 43725 Somerton Jacobsburg 43933 Summerfield Wingett Run 45789 Marietta

~ Post Offices ~

Phone 740-926-1510 740-458-1017 740-458-1655 740-934-2526 740-483-2287 740-926-1853 740-567-3156 740-585-2609 740-795-4031 740-483-2262 740-567-3192 740-472-1711

26041 26155 45767 43942 43773 43950 43780 43713 43788 45750

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~ Health Department ~

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Monroe County Health Department Prevention, Protection and Promotion 118 Home Ave., Woodsfield Ph: 740-472-1677 Fax: 740-472-2508 The Monroe County Health Department offers health education and prevention services for the residents of Monroe County. Health Services range from childhood immunizations, flu shots and blood pressure checks to disease surveillance and epidemiological investigations. The Environmental Health Department monitors and licenses food service operations and septic/well installations. Its objective is monitoring the health status of the county population and providing services for all individuals. Birth records are available to anyone born in the State of Ohio. Death records are on file for those who died in Monroe County. Board of Health Members: Dr. Hugh Hyre, president; Donald Miracle, Jim Miller, vice-president; Dan Selmon and Shelva Briggs. Health Commissioner: Linda Dick RN, MSN Medical Director: Ron Williamson, DO Administrator/Registrar: Linda Masters Director of Nursing: Karen Ault, RN Public Health Nurse: Angie Cline, RN Sanitarian: Brian Griffin, RS Director of Environmental Health: John Shreve, RS Help Me Grow - Tiffany Taylor Medical Reserve Corp: Carol Hehr Emergency Preparedness: Robin Groves Tobacco Prevention - Carol Hehr Hours: 9-4 Monday through Friday Visit the website for more information at: www.mchealthdept.com

German
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT SERVICES Vital Statistics Birth and Death Records, 1909-current within Monroe County Environmental Services 1. Food Service - food inspection, food service licensing, food-borne illness investigations. 2. Water Well, well inspections, water hauler license, water testing. 3. Sewage - sewage system inspection, sewage system permits, sewage system layouts. 4. Rabies Control. 5. Mobile Home Park Licensing and Inspections. 6. Recreational Vehicle - parking and camp licensing inspections. 7. Public Swimming Pool Licensing and Inspections. 8. Nuisance Complaint Investigation. 9. Services to Industries and Schools Environmental, Safety. 10. Vector Control Investigation. 11. Rodent Control - Investigation. 12. Restaurant and Retail Food Inspections. 13. Animal Bite Investigation Medical and Nursing Services 1. Control of communicable disease through surveillance and epidermiology. 2. Immunizations and injections (every Wednesday) children, adults, or by appointments. 3. Blood pressure measurement. 4. Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps Service . 5. Health education materials and pamphlets. 6. Tuberculosis Control Program - TB testing 7. Flu shots - seasonal Monroe County Help Me Grow is a program for expectant parents, newborns, infants and toddlers that provides health and developmental services so that children start school healthy and ready to learn. Services are free and designed with your familys concerns and goals in mind. For more info call 472-0852. Health Department Continues Page 26

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740-472-1471
Experience friendly service and quality insurance protection from a local company. Call us for details or a competitive quote.

740-472-0876

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Immunization - All immunization clinics by appointment only. Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monthly evening clinics on Mondays, 4 - 7 p.m. Please call for an appointment. For information about immunization please call and a registered nurse will be happy to assist you. 740-472-1677, Ext. 202 or 207. The Emergency Preparedness Program goal is to maintain strong public health infrastructure at the local level. This program is aimed towards the development and maintenance of emergency plans that ensure the Health Department is capable of addressing and responding to natural or man-made disasters resulting in a public health threat. For additional information call 472-1677, ext. 200 and ask for Robin. Monroe County WIC Program is a special supplemental nutrition program. WIC provides nutritious foods which promote good health for pregnant women, women who just had a baby, breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age of five. To see if you qualify call 472-1833. Tobacco Prevention - The goal of this program is to educate and provide information to the community on the affects of tobacco and secondhand smoke and to provide resources to quit tobacco use. For additional information or to request brochures, please call 740-472-1677, ext. 203.

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Witscheys
Your Good Neighbor Since 1944

Food & Pharmacy

Open Regular Hours Every Day of the Year

CHARLES F. ORUM
Certified Public Accountant

155 North Street New Martinsville, WV 26155-1399 600 N. State Route 18 Middlebourne, WV 26149-9417

New Location

142 N. Main Street Woodsfield, OH 43793

Pharmacy Numbers:

304-455-2171 800-548-9872

740-472-0289
Fax: 740-472-0263 E-mail: orumcpa@sbcglobal.net

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Tri-County Help Center, Inc. 117 N. Main St., Woodsfield, OH Phone: 740-472-0255; 104 1/2 N. Marietta St., St. Clairsville; 24 Hours, collect calls accepted - Toll Free 1-800-695-1639; P.O. Box 494, St. Clairsville, OH 43950 Phone: 740-695-5441. The Help Center provides professional counseling along with crisis intervention, shelter, sexual assault programs, advocacy, community education, in-service training, classes, victim/witness, and information and referral. The services are available to residents of Monroe, Belmont and Harrison Counties, regardless of income. On an emergency basis, the service is available 24 hours. Woodsfield office is open 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, part-time Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Evening hours available in St. Clairsville office. Crossroads Counseling Services Monroe County Health Clinic Building, 37994 Airport Rd., P.O. Box 613, Woodsfield Ph: 740472-5333; 24-hour Emergency/Crisis Intervention, 888-202-3900 M-W-Th. 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. North Point Consulting and Behavioral Health Services 37880 Airport Rd., Woodsfield, PH: 740-472-2490 or 1-877-3923136, 24-hour crisis intervention 1-877-392-3136 Community Mental Health Services Belmont, Harrison, Monroe Counties Monroe Family Health Services, 37990 Airport Road, Woodsfield Phone: 740-472-0753 in Woodsfield or 1-800-354-4357; 24-hour Crisis Intervention CMHS provides a wide range of mental health services such as individual, group, family and marriage counseling, psychological testing and evaluation, child and teen counseling, short-term psychiatric in-patient care, crisis intervention, older adult services, and community education and prevention programs. Fees are assessed according to the ability to pay. Hours: Mon. & Thur. 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Tues. & Wed. 8:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Offices also located in St. Clairsville, Hopedale, Martins Ferry and Woodsfield.

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239 S. Main St., Woodsfield

740-472-5674
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Phillips & Son Carpet Sales & Installation

220 Harrison Street, Barnesville, OH 43713 Home: 740-425-1192 Warehouse: 740-425-3238
Monte Phillips, Owner; Installation by Monte & Kevin

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Monroe County Chamber of Commerce 117 N. Main St., Woodsfield 740-472-5499 Meets second Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. Rusty Atkinson, pres.; Ruth Workman, office manager Open: M-T-W-F, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Switzerland of Ohio Ministerial Association (SOMA) Scheduled meeting is the fourth Thursday of each month, at 10 a.m., (except June) at St. Pauls United Church of Christ, South Main St., Woodsfield. SOMA provides community worship services, medical assistance fund, Salvation Army assistance, Manna program food assistance and sponsors a thrift shop in Woodsfield. M-F 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 740-472-5137 For assistance, the only eligibility is to demonstrate need. Contact President, Frank Lehosky 472-0365 (St. Pauls United Church of Christ); Sec. Karen Binford 567-3356 (Trinity United Church of Christ); Treas. Tracey Craig 472-5785. Manna: Food boxes for needy, low income, fire victims are available at: Manna in Sardis: Located at Sardis United Methodist Church. Open Wednesday, 9 to 10 a.m. Manna in Woodsfield: St. Pauls United Church of Christ, South Main St., Woodsfield. Open Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to noon. Except 1st Wed. Call Darrell Craig 472-5883 and Earlene Owens 472-5462 Monroe County Department of Job and Family Services 100 Home Avenue, Woodsfield, OH 43793 Phone: 740-472-1602; 800-472-1602 Fax: 740-472-5666 Jeanette Harter, Director Mon. thru Thurs. 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Services: Ohio Works First cash assistance to needy families, food stamps, medical programs (Medicaid, Healthy Start, Disability Assistance, QMB) Prevention, Retention, and Contingency, a loan program for employment-related expenses, and employment services. Social services include: protective services for abused, neglected, and exploited adults and children; foster homes, adoption services, child care provider certification. Child support enforcement services include establishment, collection, and disbursement of support orders, establishment of

paternity, and location of absent parents. MCDJFS makes the following programs available to Monroe County residents: Learning Is For Everyone (L.I.F.E.) a youth activities program for eligible students enrolled in grades 9-12, the Project Partnership program for students to enhance academic achievement skills, address issues of appropriate behavior, proper social skills, decision making, coping skills and conflict resolution, the Higher Education Transportation program to commute eligible college students to BTC and OUE, the NonEmergency Transportation program to transport eligible residents to/from medical and medical related appointments, the Daycare program to provide daycare to eligible working families and the Title XX Meals/Transportation programs for eligible seniors to receive a daily meal and transportation. M-F 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. GMN TRI COUNTY CAC MONROE COUNTY SENIOR CENTER 118 Home Avenue, Woodsfield, Ohio 43793 Call for Information or Reservations 740-472-1312 or Fax: 740-472-2511 Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Michele Hollins, director - Alice Piatt, Site Manager Congregate Meal Program. Meals are served Mon. - Fri. at 11:30 a.m. at the center and Mon. - Thurs. at 11:30 a.m. at the Clarington United Methodist Church. Reservations must be made by noon the day before. The meals are provided on a donation basis. Eligibility requirements are individuals must be 60 years of age or older. Transportation to the meals sites is available through MCPT. Home Delivered Meal Program Meals are provided on a donation basis. Eligibility requirements are individuals must be 60 years of age, be the spouse of a person 60 or older, be homebound, be physically or emotionally unable to obtain food or prepare complete meals, be unable to participate in the congregate meal program because of physical or emotional difficulties, have no adult living at the residence or in the vicinity that is able and willing to prepare meals, be able to feed themselves without assistance and must agree to be home when meals are delivered.

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Medical Escort Program is designed to provide persons 60 and older with individualized transportation, with the driver providing one-to-one assistance with ambulation and the securing of services, to and from out-of-county medical appointments. Transportation is provided on a cost share or donation basis. The senior is often in need of greater assistance, usually due to a disability or limited ambulation. Activities - monthly activities are planned and a schedule of these activities is available at the center. Golden Buckeye Card - statewide discount card. Supportive Services - assistance completing paperwork, making appointments, etc. HEAP - Assistance for income eligible seniors to apply for credit on winter utilities. See GMN Tri-County CAC, Inc. Rental of the Center - the center is available to the public to rent for special occasions. Area Agency on Aging District 8 P.O. Box 520, Reno, Ohio 45773 1-800-331-2644 www.buckeyehills.org www.areaagency8.org Gwynn Stewart: Communications Director Buckeye Hills-Hocking Valley Regional Development District manages the District 8 Area Agency on Aging (AAA8). Serving seniors in Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Perry and Washington counties, AAA8 fosters cooperative efforts in planning, implementing programs and services including the Medicare waiver PASSPORT program. AAA8 provides telephone and in-home assessments or Longterm Care Consultations to determine eligibility to available programs or services. Those who are not PASSPORT-eligible, receive information and assistance on additional long-term care resources available in the region. The Area Agency on Aging funds providers who offer personal care and homemaker services, adult day care, medical escort trips to medical appointments, legal assistance, congregate meals and home-delivered meals with funding from a variety of sources. For information on Buckeye Hills Area Agency on Aging services, visit www.areaagency8.org or call 1-800-331-2644. GMN Tri-County CAC, Inc. 615 North Street, Caldwell, OH 43724 732-2388 Guernsey, Monroe, Noble Tri-County CAC, Inc. is a private, non-profit corporation committed to providing quality services to help people help themselves in our service area. GMN, headquartered in Caldwell, has a service area of 1,500 square miles, employs over 238 people, owns or leases 14 buildings in the Tri-County area, has 450 pre-school enrollees and operates on an annual budget of over eight million dollars. Gary W. Ricer is the Executive Director and the agency is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of 18 members from various professional backgrounds. USDA TITLE II COMMODITIES GMN is the Regional Agent for the distribution of USDA Title II Commodities. Regular distributions scheduled each month. Must meet 150% of HHS Poverty Guidelines. Eligible households are issued a Food Distribution card upon receipt of proof of the total household income. No cost to clients. For more info, contact the Neighborhood Service Center, 108 E. Marietta Street, Woodsfield, OH 43793 or call 472-0828. Office hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Home Energy Assistance HEAP is designed to aid low-income persons in the payment of winter heating bills. The program has two basic components. The regular component is handled at the State HEAP office and this agencys only involvement is in the taking of applications. The emergency component is the responsibility of GMN. To become eligible for the emergency component a client must have a shut-off notice or have 10 days supply of bulk fuel (coal, oil, wood) or less, as well as being income eligible. Clients with a shut-off notice from a PUCO regulated company must also be enrolled on the Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIP). Contact: Janice Miller 472-0828 Home Weatherization Program (HWAP) HWAP provides various home insulation services designed to reduce energy consumption through diagnostic testing of the house. Household must be income eligible or have an automatic eligibility through assistance by HEAP, SSI, or AFDC. The program is open to owners and rentals but certain restrictions may apply. GMN Program Director: Brent Smith 740-732-2388 Priority is given to households with children, elderly, or handicapped persons. The program is operated year-round. Senior Companion Program The Senior Companion Program provides Senior volunteers, 60 and older to assist, infirm, elderly persons in their homes and provide companionship. The companion receives a stipend for services, four hours a day, five days a week, to an assigned home. Companions must meet income guidelines to be eligible. GMN is a volunteer station for the program which administers the program in Monroe County. Program Director: Michele Hollins 740-472-1312 Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) GMN is a host agency and provides supervision to enrollees who are employed at job sites within the agency and the community. Contact Michele Hollins. S.C.S.E.P. The Senior Community Service Employment Program is a work experience program designed to aid economically disadvantaged persons. To be eligible you must be 55 or over and meet income guidelines. Enrollees work 20 hours per week. Senior Commodities Each month income eligible 60+ seniors receive USDA commodities, which are delivered to the Senior Center for distribution. Income is at the 130% Poverty Income Guidelines. Contact: Michele Hollins 472-1312 Head Start Program GMN Head Start provides comprehensive services to lowincome children ages 3-5. Services provided without charge to families and their children continue to affect a positive impact on the children as they enter public schools and grow to adulthood. Ten percent of the children enrolled can be from over income families. Ten percent of the local programs funded slots must be reserved for children with disabilities. Head Starts components provide education, nutrition, health and social services. Limited transportation for children, and parent involvement is also part of the Head Start experience. Opportunities are provided for parents to become involved in decision making through the Policy Council. Social service information and referrals are also provided to families. 3.5 and 6 hour center base options are offered. The 3.5 hour Head Start Continues Page 30

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option consists of three sessions, either morning, mid-day or afternoon Mon. - Thurs. The 6 hour option operates at various start times Mon. - Thurs. Each child enrolled will receive breakfast and/or lunch and a snack that meets 1/3 of the daily nutritional requirements. Many classes provide bus transportation to and from the center. Full-day/full-year services are provided through a partnership with the Noble Learning Center in Noble County. Contact: Barb A. Clark Early Head Start GMN Early Head Start is a program that provides comprehensive services to low income infants/toddler and pregnant women. Early Head Start provides education on nutrition, development, health, and provides special services. The main goal of the pro-

gram is to help families become more self-sufficient. This is achieved by mobilizing communities to provide the resources and environment necessary to ensure a comprehensive, integrated array of services and offer support to families. Early Head Start provides a safe and developmentally enriching environment which promotes growth of infants and toddlers. Early Head Start provides service to infants, toddlers, and pregnant women in the three county area. The Early Head Start program supports parents in their role as the primary care giver and educators of their children. Early Head Start is a full-year program. Contact: Jennifer Mackie 732-2388

PRE-NEED PLANNING Serving Since 1902

100 South Paul Street, Woodsfield

Bauer & Turner Funeral Home

Salvation Army (Noble and Monroe) Can assist with emergency food vouchers to households in need. This is used after all other resources are exhausted. Funds to purchase gasoline in emergencies (i.e. doctors appointments) Monroe Office: Janice Miller 740-472-0828

Policy Advisory Council (Noble and Monroe) Primary goal of the councils is to provide Christmas Food Baskets for the elderly and low-income. It is also responsible for providing the GMN Board of Directors with the representative for the low-income of their county to serve on the board.

(740) 472-1601
Since 1847

Funeral Homes & Crematory

CLARINGTON
125 Clarinda Drive 458-1372

SARDIS
37234 Mound St. 483-1302

NEW MARTINSVILLE MOUNDSVILLE BELLAIRE

We would like to thank and salute the Beallsville EMS for 50 years of excellent service.

Harper Funeral Home

Beallsville 740-926-1125
Bob and Robin Harper

www.harperfh.net

GMN Tri-County CAC, Inc. - Project Partnership Contact: Misty Tolzda 472-0828. Project Partnership provides support services to kindergarten to eighth grade at-risk students and their families. Case Managers placed in the elementary schools help these students overcome difficulties hindering their personal and social growth. Case Managers also focus on educational, informational and referral services that will meet the needs of the whole family. This program is operated in Monroe County with TANF eligible students. The program is designed to provide the following intervention strategies: appropriate personal behavior, proper social interaction skills, conflict resolution, community service, asset building activities and parent education programs. These support services will allow students to become responsible for their own behavior, develop age appropriate social skills, demonstrate respect for themselves, their peers and authority figures, become more proficient in their decision making skills which will enhance their academic achievements. Parents and families will experience less stress through school difficulties and negative behaviors of children, and in return families who are new members of the workforce will make the transaction easier and ensure employment opportunities are more retainable through the reduction of negative behaviors at home and school.

Brubach-Watters Funeral Home

Service with Dignity and Understanding
202 Main St., Summerfield 740-838-2415 www.wattersfuneralhome.com

Watters Funeral Homes

SR78 West, Woodsfield 740-472-1440

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Project Trust Misty Tolzda, Program Director, GMN Tri County CAC 108 E. Marietta St., Woodsfield, OH 43793 740-472-0828 Project Trust is a Child Assault Prevention Program that provides vital information on child abuse and neglect and prevention con-cepts and strategies to the entire community. Child Abuse Workshops (CAP) are provided to elementary students, and pre-school students. Parent and Teacher workshops are conducted and public forums are held for any interested adults in the community. Speaking engagements are also provided on this topic and the program. Informational and educational flyers are available to the general public at all times. Project Trust is targeted to the awareness and prevention of child abuse and neglect. The major goal of the program is to provide educational workshops, and information community wide that will keep every child safe, strong and free. Homelessness Prevention Program - Misty Tolzda, Program Director. Missi Wickham, Guernsey Program Services Assistant, Christy Taylor, Monroe/Noble Program Services Assistant. The Homelessness Prevention Program is designed to assist those households who are currently homeless, or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. The program provides temporary partial assistance to households who have income necessary to sustain their family; but who have encountered recent difficulties which put their family at risk of losing housing. Services available through the program are Financial Assistance, Housing Relocation, Casemanagement, Budgeting Class, Renters Education, Landlord Mediation, and Referral Services. Households must meet income and other guidelines to qualify. Appointments are required. The L.I.F.E. Program (Learning is for Everyone) - The L.I.F.E. Program is 1) an Academic Program to help high school students graduate with the highest GPA possible by providing tutoring and enrichment classes, 2) a Social & Cultural Program giving students opportunities to visit other areas of Ohio and surrounding states, while exploring history and other cultures, and 3) a Career Orientation Program that encourages students to set life goals and discover the types of occupations they might best be suited for. The L.I.F.E. Program offers students the opportunity to visit a different college campus each month, Enrichment Courses one Saturday per month, community services projects, assistance with

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employment needs, stipends for on-the-job training programs, after school or in-school tutoring, a 3-week residential experience living on campus and attending classes in June, and a Reward Trip to a major city for a fun-filled weekend for those who meet all program requirements. GMN Wireless Broadband - GMN Wireless Broadband provides affordable high-speed Internet access along with dialup access to the residents of Monroe County. The Broadband Community Center provides 26 high-speed Internet accessible computer workstations for public use. The Broadband Community Center also offers college accredited courses through Belmont Technical College and Washington State Community College, as well as free mini-courses through Jobs Etc. GMN Healthy Smiles Dental Clinic - GMN Healthy Smiles is a full-service dental office that serves patients from Guernsey, Monroe and Noble counties. GMN Healthy Smiles is an in network provider of MetLife, Delta Dental, Unison, Molina, Caresource, and Ohio Medicaid. GMN Healthy Smiles also accepts all other insurance patients and private pay patients as well. The office is equipped to accept CareCredit, which is a no interest or low interest payment plan option for those who qualify. Services provided include cleanings, exams, x-rays, extractions, restorations, root canals, crown/bridge work, dentures and partials. New patients are welcome. GMN Healthy Smiles has operated since 2001 and has operated without grant funding since 2004. The Senior Nutrition Program See Senior Center, Page 26. Program for the Elderly Following is a list of resources available to Ohio senior citizens. * Ohio Assoc. of Adult Day Services 614-566-4167 * Ohio Assoc. of Area Agencies on Aging 614-481-3566 * Contact your local Area Agency on Aging office for information about various services including, Care Choice Ohio, Nutrition Services, and Long Term Care Ombudsman. State Departments * Elderly Rights 800-282-1206 * Ohio Senior Health Ins. Information Prog. 800-686-1578 * Ohio Department of Insurance 614-644-2658 * Ohio Department of Aging 800-422-1976 Medicare Balanced Billing Hotline (Medicare Overcharges)800-899-7127 * Medicare Fraud 800-447-8477 In-Home Services * PASSPORT Home Care Program 614-466-1220 Legal Information * Pro Senior Hotline (legal advice and referrals) 800-488-6070

309 Bridge St., Caldwell, OH 43724 740-732-2553

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Monroe County Beacon

Monroe County Sentinel
103 E. Court St., Woodsfield, OH 43793

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Social Security * Information 800-772-1213 Utilities * Home Energy Assistance program (HEAP) 800-282-0880 * Energy Credits Program 800-282-4310 * Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) 800-686-7826

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Social Security Administration 331 Fourth Street, Marietta 740-373-5007 or 800-772-1213 Social Security is the nations primary social insurance program providing coverage for retirement, disability, dependents and survivors benefits. Most SS business can be done by phone. Call first. Appointments available. Applications for Medicare are processed as are questions regarding Medicare reimbursement. Social Security offices administer the Supplemental Security Income program (SSI). This is a needs-based income supplement for the blind, disabled, and aged who have low income and few assets. SSA issues new and replacement SS cards free. Assistance with annual wage reporting is offered to employers. A speaker service is available for any group, organization, business or school to explain benefits, coverages and program workings. Southeastern Ohio Legal Services 427 Second Street, Marietta, OH 45750 Phone: 740-374-2629 SEOLS provides legal services for civil matters. They do not handle wills, bankruptcy, criminal, paternities, or some real es-tate matters. They will handle domestic violence problems, consumer problems, landlord-tenant matters, unemployment matters, welfare problems and other miscellaneous civil matters. Services are free to persons who qualify. A representative is available 2 -4 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at the United Methodist Church in Woodsfield. Help is available by telephone, collect calls accepted, or in Ohio, by calling toll-free, 1-800-8372630. Contact person: Robin A. Bozian, Managing Attorney. Amyoprophic Lateral Sclerosis Association (ALS) 21021 Ventura Blvd., Suite 321, Woodlands Hills, CA 91364 818-340-750 Patient Hotline toll free 1-800-782-4747 Veterans Services Office 118 Home Ave., Woodsfield, OH 43793 Phone: 740-472-0743 This office provides assistance to veterans in filing for benefits such as pension, compensation, education, medical, job training programs, employment, VA Loan Discharge review, burial expense, government marker and direct aid if warranted. They also assist in getting burial markers and place memorial flags and markers on these graves each Memorial Day. The person must be a veteran of the armed forces or a dependent of a veteran to be eligible. Open Tuesdays - Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contact Gary Lake, Director; Anthony McSwords, Service Officer monroevets@sbcglobal.net American Cancer Society 870 Michigan Ave., Columbus, OH 43215 American Cancer Society, Cancer Resource Center 117 N. Main St., Woodsfield, 472-5111 or toll free 1-888-2276446 Provides information on cancer, prevention, and other resources related to cancer prevention, early detection and quality of life.

Medical Assistance Fund 39716 SR 255, Woodsfield, OH 43793 Switzerland of Ohio Ministerial Association Emergency medical (payment for medicine) assistance can be provided when all other sources of aid have been exhausted. Applicants should provide identification, proof of need, and be a resident of the Switzerland of Ohio School District. Monroe County Suicide Prevention Coalition meets the third Thursday of each month at St. Pauls United Church of Christ, Woodsfield at 4 p.m. Central Ohio Poison Center 700 Childrens Drive, Childrens Hospital, Columbus, OH 43205 614-228-1323 228-2272 (T.T.Y.) 1-800-682-7625 (OHIO) confidential 24 Hours free to public. An AAPCC Regional Poison Center Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired 51461 Jennifer Lane, Suite 100, St. Clairsville, OH 43950 1-800-954-0405 The Bureau provides vocational rehabilitation services to visually impaired clients that have handicaps to employment. These services can include, but are not limited to, training, medical restoration, purchase of adaptive equipment or low vision aids, vocational counseling, placement services, etc. Referral may be made by writing the agency with name, address and phone number of prospective client, or by calling during business hours, which are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mon.- Fri. The contact person is Rebecca Bates, Voc. Rehab. Counselor. Marietta College Business Development Center Satellite Office - Monroe County Chamber of Commerce 117 N. Main Street, Woodsfield, OH 43793. Provides free one-on-one counseling to new and existing businesses. Also available assistance in international exporting and government marketing. To schedule an appointment, call 740-3735150 in Marietta or 472-2546 at the CIC office. Buckeye Hills-Hocking Valley Regional Development District is a voluntary organization of local government political subdivisions in Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Perry and Washington counties fostering cooperative efforts in regional planning. Buckeye Hills assists communities in identifying urgent needs and securing grant and loan dollars to improve their infrastructure and the overall quality of life for residents. The staff provides technical assistance, grant writing and project administrative services. Over the past 40 years, Buckeye Hills has assisted communities in the region to secure over $490 million for education, health care, infrastructure improvements, training, economic and community development and social service projects. Funding sources include: the Administration on Aging, Appalachian Regional Commission, Ohio Public Works Commission, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Economic Development Administration as well as private foundations. For further information about Buckeye Hills, please visit: www.buckeyehills.org or call 740-374-9436. for information on Buckeye HillsArea Agency on Aging services, see the Assistance and Referral Section of this Guide, visit www.areaagency8org or call 1-800-331-2644.