2014 Annual Report

114 North Clay Street • Millersburg, OH 44654 (330) 674-7303 • E-mail: info@hcef.net

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Providing our Community with Key Opportunities for Further Education

Holmes County Education Foundation Celebrates 25th Anniversary

On August 12, 2014, over seventy guests arrived at the Flying Ridge Hunt Club owned by Tom and Cheryl Bird to commemorate the twenty-��h anniversary of the Holmes County Education Foundation. �e event sponsored by Fi�h-�ird Private Bank included a delicious meal prepared by Des Dutch Essenhaus of Shreve, music provided by Julian Coblentz, as well as keynote speaker, former head football coach of Notre Dame University, Gerry Faust.

In 1989, an anonymous local family had the vision to assist students through the creation of the Holmes County Education Foundation. A one-hundred dollar gi� was made to legally establish the trust on August 24, 1989. A board consisting of members: John Waltman, Robert Hines, James McGuire, and Richard Maxwell were chosen to oversee the trust. John Waltman continues to serve on the current Board of Trustees. Shortly a�er, the same family made a $1 million gi� to fund the trust. �is donation made it possible to use the trust income to provide higher education scholarships to local students. Since inception, the foundation has awarded more than $7 million dollars in scholarships and grants to over 2,500 individuals. Several

families, individuals, and estates have since established endowed scholarships, bringing the total man-aged funds to 50. Executive Director, Darla Stitzlein, spoke about the various projects and programs that the Holmes County Education Foundation has participated in such as the Amish Vocational Training Program, Cary House historic renovation, and College Access Program. She was pleased to report that the Foun-dation’s assets had reached $10 million earlier in the summer with generous donor support and sound investment practices. Jon Groza, of Fi�h �ird Private Bank, addressed the group and stated he was “honored to be entrusted with the investment management of the foundation’s assets.” Present at the luncheon was also former gi� planning o�cer with the foundation, Fred Balding, who provided the blessing of the meal. �en, trustee Marcella Hawkins introduced the keynote speaker Gerry Faust. Five-time winning state title head coach Gerry Faust reminisced about his experiences attending a conservative college and his struggles and triumphs of his career while coaching football. He contrib-utes his hardwork ethics and goodwill to how he was raised and the in�uential people he came into contact while at school. His message conveyed his strong belief in his faith and treating others like family. He urged everyone to “make the most of today and use it to do something good” as well as commended those in attendance for supporting the community through their goodwill. Trustee, Mike Taylor provided closing remarks and thanked those who attended for coming to the luncheon. He announced the foundation was establishing the “Keyholder’s Society” to help grow the foundation in the future. He explained the Keyholder’s Society was established to recognize and thank those donors who have included the Holmes County Education Foundation in their estate plans. �ose interested in becoming a member of the Keyholder’s Society should contact Darla Stitzlein, Executive Director, at 330-674-7303.Keynote speaker Gerry Faust (above)

dicusses the importance of a solid education.

(L-R) Terry Jones, Tom & Cheryl Bird, Darla Stitzlein, and Jon Groza

Trustee Julian Coblentz (above) performed as guests arrived.

(L-R) Rita Shisler, Gerry Faust, and Marcella Hawkins

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TrusteesLinda L. Angelo

Julian L. Coblentz Judge Robert D. Rinfret

Michael K. TaylorJohn R. Waltman

Advisory Board

Kim Cro�Pomerene Hospital

Jimmy Croskey, IIIShearer Equipment

Dave Findley Retired Educator

Chris GertzHummel Group

Pastor Larry Hasemeyer Gateway Fellowship

Mark LeiningerHolmes County Economic

Development Council

Shasta MastHolmes County

Chamber of Commerce

Ray MillerEagle Machinery & Supply

Molly MohrCommercial & Savings Bank

Tracy ReiheldKillbuck Savings Bank

Kurt StutzmanKillbuck Savings Bank

Sta�Darla A. Stitzlein

Executive Director

Kaeli R. DialAdministrative Assistant

114 North Clay StreetMillersburg, OH 44654Phone: (330) 674-7303

Fax: (330) 674-7313E-mail: info@hcef.net

www.hcef.net

Providing our community with key opportunities for further education

Mission:Holmes County Education Foundation strengthens our community by helping Holmes County residents pursue further education opportunities.

Vision:To be the community leader in providing our residents with need-based financial aid to pursue further education opportunities that lead to achieving degree attainment.

Values:Stewardship: We are accountable to internal and external stakeholders for the finances and operations of the organization, and, through prudent management of entrusted funds, we are committed to maintaining the high quality of our grant-making and services.

Sincerity: We respect our donors and carry out their wishes while maintaining the confidentiality of both the donors’ and grant recipients’ financial matters.

Community: We maintain an active concern for Holmes County residents, and within the Foundation’s means we are committed to meeting their educational needs for their own and the county’s long-term well-being.

Compassion: We are genuinely interested in bettering the lives of our students and our community.

Trust: We are committed to earning and maintaining the trust of the community by accurately reporting our activities and ensuring an open door policy.

Message from the Board of Trustees

Dear Friends,

We are proud to have served in the capacity of Trustees for the past year and pleased to present our 2014 Annual Report. Our investment managers (Fi�h �ird Bank, �e Commercial & Savings Bank, and MainStreet Advi-sors) managed our assets wisely and they performed well. Our portfolio posted an 8.10% consolidated return. We celebrated the 25th anniversary of the foundation with a luncheon sponsored by Fi�h �ird Private Bank and were pleased that Gerry Faust shared his stories with us as keynote speaker. We established the Keyholder’s Society to help grow the foundation for the future needs of Holmes County and are grateful to those donors who have become the founding members. �e 5% commitment in annual award distributions was maintained as we awarded more than $387,000 in �nancial need-based scholarships to new and renewing students. Two new scholarships were created and endowed with the Foundation. It’s an honor to be approached by these families of those who have passed on and to be trusted to administer the scholarship fund for their loved ones. We welcomed the opportunity to partner with the Millersburg Rotary Club and to now administer their scholarship. Our Amish Vocational Training Program was continued by the support of a generous anonymous donor. �anks to Eli Mast, Jr. of Mast Farm Service and his sta� for successfully implementing a basic welding and fabrication class. We welcomed new Trustee Julian Coblentz to the board as we said thank you to out-going Trustee Marcella Hawkins. Additionally, we hired a former scholarship recipient, Kaeli Dial, to ful�ll the role of Administrative Assistant as our long-time employee Anna Patton moved on to new opportunities. One new community member was welcomed to the Foundation Advisory Board. �e time, assistance and advice that these individuals devote to the Board of Trustees and sta� are greatly appreciated as we strive for excellence within the Foundation. Richard and Virginia Cary were honored posthumously as our 2014 Friends of Philanthropy. We are extremely grateful to them for their generos-ity towards giving to this community. Holmes County is very fortunate to have a Foundation that makes an impact on the lives of so many young people. Our sincere and grateful appre-ciation goes out to all who have generously supported the Holmes County Education Foundation. It is our hope that you will continue to support the mission of the Foundation by your generous giving and that you consider remembering the Foundation in your estate planning documents. Your continued support touches the lives of those in need of �nancial aid to further their education. �ank you for helping to make dreams a reality and for making this a stronger community.

Linda L. Angelo

Julian L. Coblentz

Judge Robert D. Rinfret

Michael K. Taylor

John R. Waltman

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New Scholarship Recipients, 2014The Holmes County Education Foundation is proud to have awarded $143,266** in scholarships to first-year recipients for the 2014-2015 academic year. An additional $252,350 was awarded to renewing scholarship recipients. Recipients still had an unmet need of over $782,786 despite receiving this assistance from the Foundation. Thanks to all Holmes County students who participated this year, the donors, community members, and educators who make the scholarships possible, and to the HCEF Trustees and committee for participating in the scholarship selection process.

First-year scholarship recipients include:

Top photo: Selected 2014 Hiland High School Seniors receiving Holmes County Education Foundation Scholarships. Bottom photo: Patricia Lang congratulates 2014 West Holmes Senior, Mandy Taylor, at the Senior Awards Night for being selected as one of the recipients of the Holmes County Farm Bureau Larry Lee Lang Memorial Scholarship.

[Anonymous Donors] Achievement Scholarship Samuel Boyd Cameron KlotzJennifer Bird Du� Memorial Scholarship Timothy Meyer Morgan Wagers Harold (H.T.) & Louise Blum Scholarship Lauren SchrockJoe & Frieda Bock ScholarshipEmily JamesCary ScholarshipEmily YoderRalph B. & Alta M. Dickersheet Scholarship Brady Arnold Donald C. Egger Memorial ScholarshipBianca MillerAimee Frenette-Rickly Memorial Scholarship Paiten StrotherRobert & Elsie Galley Educational ScholarshipJosie Allison Emily Byler Brandon Conn Jessica Davis Tyler Grate Emily James Lacey McClain Aaron Miller William G Miller

Olivia Mirich Madison Mosher Dustin Niehaus Rebecca Rohr Daniel Schlabach Rebekah Schonauer Mary Sprang Daniel Tennefoss Breanna Zemrock

Melanie A. Gehm Memorial ScholarshipChloe’ DialGraven Family Nursing ScholarshipPaiten StrotherPaul & Esther Haudenschild Memorial Music Scholarship Seth MorrisonCarol Hawkins Maurer Nursing ScholarshipKelly Sha�erHeinbuch Memorial ScholarshipAlexis KandelFred & Ollie Ho�man ScholarshipBradley TroyerJennifer M. Jones Memorial ScholarshipEmily JamesKillbuck Area ScholarshipJohnathan ClarkThomas Layman Memorial ScholarshipAlexis Kandel Micah Raber Darian PaculaHelen Logsdon ScholarshipAddison MillerMaster’s Service ScholarshipEmily YoderWarren McCulloch Memorial Scholarship Elizabeth KleinMcNutt ScholarshipSeth MorrisonPatricia M. Morganti Memorial ScholarshipEmily BylerKeith Nowels Memorial ScholarshipWilliam G MillerWilliam H. Patten III Memorial ScholarshipBrady ArnoldDr. Owen & Mildred Patterson ScholarshipAugust MaynardRobert & Della Ramseyer ScholarshipShelby ClineRodhe Family ScholarshipSeth Morrison

Paul Sauerbrey Memorial ScholarshipJohnathan ClarkChloe’ DialShelbee Sha�erJohn W. and Geneva Schuler Scholarship Timothy MeyerJudson & Beverly Schuler Scholarship Shelby Cline Kaitlin Raber Joshua PhillipsBlair Slutz Memorial Education Scholarship Alys ShoemakerDarb Snyder Educational Scholarship Madelyn BrewerRoy & Dorothy Stallman Scholarship Alexandra Stro�olinoMarcia L. Stutzman Memorial Scholarship Alexis KandelMaxine Waltman Memorial Scholarship Denise Boyd Jessica Sprang Paige GallionDon & Oneta “Grandma” Way Memorial ScholarshipHailey Miller Alexandra Stro�olinoWeber Girls ScholarshipShelbee Sha�erHelen R. Youngs Music ScholarshipTrey HawkinsHolmes County Education Foundation Scholarship

Austin ShaverPaiten StrotherMorgan Wagers

Dillon Baird Katerina Barnett Shelby Cline Megan Gerber Makenzie Gingerich Sasha Goings Hunter Herrera Jalayna Hershberger Monica Hershberger Tyler Hochstetler Marina Hoxworth Maryssa Mast Timothy Meyer Addison Miller Ashley Miller Logan Miller Emma Monter

Jonathan PhillipsKaitlin Raber Todd Ropp Lauren Schrock Ashley Schlabach Kelly Sha�er Alys Shoemaker Jenna Stertzbach Kimberly Tish Kyle TroyerEric Wengerd Emily Yoder Jordan Yoder Melinda Yoder Spencer Yoder Tiara Yoder

*AAUW Holmes County Branch Scholarship Jalayna Hershberger*Francis Brundige ScholarshipMandy Taylor*CSB ScholarshipMadelyn Brewer*Holmes County Bar Association Scholarship Emily Byler Ashley Miller*Holmes County Farm Bureau Larry Lee Lang ScholarshipMandy Taylor Jessica Davis*Holmes Family Medicine ScholarshipJohnathan Clark Lacey McClain

*Hummel Insurance Agency Scholarship Alexis Kandel*Millersburg Lions Club ScholarshipJohnathan ClarkChloe’ Dial Marina Hoxworth Austin Shaver*Millersburg Rotary Club Scholarship Logan Miller

*Purdy Memorial ScholarshipJosie Allison Claire Benson Johnathan Clark August Maynard *Scenic Pointe Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center ScholarshipMegan Gerber Jessica Sprang*(Weaver Leather) Kimberly A. Stalnaker ScholarshipBrady Arnold

Alys ShoemakerPaiten StrotherMorgan Wagers

Olivia MirichCarly Woodru� Samantha Yerian

*denotes scholarships that the Holmes County Education Foundation does not administer, but in which the HCEF selection committee determines, as of 2014.

**amount does not include awards from scholarships where the HCEF is not the administrator.

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Foundation Receives from Generous Friends & FamilyThe Holmes County Education Foundation would like to express its gratitude to all of the individuals, families, organizations and businesses that supported the efforts of the Foundation, making it possible to continue to provide educational opportunities for Holmes County residents in 2014.

[Anonymous Donors] Achievement Scholarship Anonymous (2)Suzanne E. WatsonBaserman-Irving Family ScholarshipJPMorgan Chase FoundationAaron & Sarah-Jane PattonIn memory of H.W., Kittie, Dwight, Hazel, Richard and Virginia CaryChris & Ann ChristensenJennifer Bird Du� Memorial ScholarshipSteve & Peggy AndrewsThomas & Cheryl BirdSteven JohnsonDavid & Nancy JudsonMillersburg High School Class of 1964- 50th Reunion Richard & Judy Seaman of The Seaman Family FoundationTate Farms- Bruce, Russ, Laurie, Hal & NanceeIn memory of Jennifer BirdThomas & Cheryl Bird FamilyPatrick & Marilee RocheHarold (H.T.) & Louise Blum ScholarshipMillersburg High School Class of 1964- 50th Reunion Cynda WidderJoe & Frieda Bock ScholarshipThe Bock FoundationAmi Breitenbucher Memorial Nursing Scholarship The Boeing CompanyTate Farms- Bruce, Russ, Laurie, Hal & NanceeIn memory of Ami BreitenbucherRon & Bev MairsCharles & Debra PriceCary ScholarshipIn memory of Viginia Cary Kenneth & Cindy ButlerCommercial & Savings BankYvonne EarneyC.B. & Jan HudsonTerrence MetzlerMillersburg Electric, Inc.Robyn PettyGarrett & Nikki RoachSue SmithSkip & Darla StitzleinJanice ThomasGordon & Patricia WarrenDonald C. Egger Memorial ScholarshipElaine E. HandHeather Trubee BrownIn memory of Esther & Walter A. StarnerCharles W. & Cheryl E. StarnerAimee Frenette-Rickly Memorial ScholarshipHunter AkersGary & Teresa AlbertsJimmy AllisonRobert & Ruth Ann AllisonTerry & Dana ArnoldTom ArnoldGabriel & Kimberly AufranceMike & Ruby BairdBakerwell, Inc.Baserman Law OfficeMark Baserman Sr.Mark Baserman Jr.Matt BergoonBob BossBrent BowmanBuckeye Deli & GroceryBugs R GoneBurgett Insurance Agency, Inc.Rusty ButlerChuck Nicholson, Inc.John CoakleyCommercial & Savings BankRoy CraytonSam CraytonWill CraytonDavid & Kim CroftJoe Cross

Christopher Dages & Debra Lyn Mullet Lamar DenlingerMonica & Michael DeWitt Jr.Mick DeWittDiscount/Surplus ShoppeMike DitmarsKevin Du�Luke EbertChad & Shelby EvansMike FeikertFifth Third Private BankFirst-Knox National BankSteve FrankHeather FrenetteLarry FrenetteLinda FrenetteDave GerberByron GlassfordKayla GlassfordMarcus GlassfordRyan GlassfordKeith GonzerGary GriceJe� & Jani GrozaJon & Karen GrozaChad & Robyn HarfordBrant HarrisRhett HarrisRusty HawkinsChad HellerDon Hughes Rex HummelRandy KasburgTed KaysTed Kays Sr.T J KaysThe Killbuck Savings Bank Co. Kevin KlineAustin LeBlancDarren LeBlancJames LeBlancLarry & Teresa LoderSteve MaagDuke & Jenny MarmetJarret MathieStan MaxwellKurt & Stacey McDowellDick & Betty McNuttKevin MillerMatt MillerTim MillerMoore’s Lawn & Garden, Inc. William & Jayne MuseGary & Cynthia NeilNorth American Woodlands, Inc. P&G IGAMimi Patterson

Stacy PattersonPizza Parlor II, Ltd.Barry PhillipsMike PraterGalen RaberJoe RicciDick RiceAndy & Emily RicklyMicah RoachRodhe’s IGA SupermarketLindy RogersBrad SchneiderLarry & Karen Sha�erTrent Sha�erBryan ShawKeith ShawTerry SheldonDayton SheppardJe� SmithPhil StarrSteimel Law OfficeSkip & Darla StitzleinDoug StraitsSubway of Holmes CountyT & C Enterprises, Inc.Drew TaylorTed ThorpeChad TroyerEric TroyerBrandon TylkaMichael & Gwen UhlKevin & Ruth VaughnVillage Motors, Inc.Sean WarnerJoe WeaverDale WeberDrew WeberRene WeberRance WilcoxRobert & Elsie Galley Educational Scholarship Millersburg High School Class of 1964-50th Reunion Melanie A. Gehm Memorial ScholarshipMike & Linda AngeloDavid & Jennifer ChristopherRussell & Linda MessierRichard & Judy Seaman of The Seaman Family FoundationSteven & Beverly ShrockTate Farms- Bruce, Russ, Laurie, Hal & NanceeIn memory of Melanie GehmPatrick & Marilee RocheJulius & Helen Grassbaugh ScholarshipRobert BellCharles David GrassbaughJohn David GrassbaughMatthew James GrassbaughMichael Henry GrassbaughWalter Thomas Grassbaugh

2014 Donors

“One of the earliest projects of my legal career was to assist with the creation of the Foundation, and it has held a place in my heart ever since. I’m thrilled that we have been blessed to be in a position where we can pay it forward by contributing to the Foundation’s mission of improving so many young lives. Our family is committed to the continued success of the Foundation, and in turn, of Holmes County. Education is the springboard to our dreams.”

- Steve Shrock, AttorneyCritchfield, Critchfield & Johnson, Ltd.

Steve & Beverly Shrock

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William Paul Grassbaugh Barbara B. SpencerIn memory of Helen Huebner GrassbaughTom & Julia Brewer Graven Family Nursing ScholarshipJane GravenPaul & Esther Haudenschild Memorial Music ScholarshipIn memory of George HaudenschildStephen & Kay KickCarol Hawkins Maurer Nursing Scholarship Timothy Bartrum & Marcella HawkinsRebecca CheneveyJim & Edna DickersonDelores DurbinMarsha JonesLisa LangArianna LiggettDale MaurerDorothy McCormackThe Mennonite Foundation/J. Horst Mfg. Co. Inc. Tyler & Melissa MillerMillersburg High School Class of 1964-50th Reunion Jennifer A Guenther RickettBrenda StallmanJohn & Laurin VaccarielloIn memory of Carol Hawkins MaurerRoger & Laurel EtzwilerPam LeachKevin A. MikesellJean Marie RouchIn honor of Nancy Marthey RNLarry & Linda SaurerHolmes County Education Foundation Scholarship Albright Welding Supply Co. Inc.Anonymous (3)Blair & Christine BowerVincent & Paula CicconettiSusan ClippJulian & Brenda CoblentzDavid & Lynette CoilMary Grace CollingeCommercial & Savings BankJim & Shirley CroskeyJimmy & Lauren CroskeyLouis & Gloria DiFabioMark & Carolyn DewaltDavid & Katherine FindleyStephen & Darlene FoxTom Green/Village MotorsMatt & Lynne JohnsonMichael & Joni LeifheitWayne Leininger Michael & Leah MillerMulti-Sponsor Surveys, Inc.Jim & Mary OgiBetty Jo Patterson - Patterson PersonnelScott & Lori PringleLaura SabineTyler & Tabitha ShoemakerSam & Ronda SteimelEric & Sharon StrouseLucie TiptonSteven & Dewann WeltmerJoe & Phyllis WengerdWKLM RadioJe� & Julie ZeagerIn memory of Jack BasquinPatrick & Marilee Roche

In memory of Myrtle FairSkip & Darla Stitzlein In memory of Michael HardestyMatt, Mindi, Hunter, Chase and Brady CampbellJustin & Julie ChampionGeorge & Christine HardestyJudge Robert & Roseanne RinfretIn memory of Michael Hardesty’s birthdayLarry & Debbie FinnellIn memory of Eugene Richard Koser, Sr.Richard E. & Tammy KoserIn memory of Alice LeaMary Lynn AllenRussell & Judy HachtelKaren BrooksMike & Maxine SmithIn memory of Carl “Gabe” LeversJames & Elizabeth BraggIn honor of Colleen StitzleinJason & Gloria GarverIn memory of Eugene Bernard, Marilyn Mast Croskey, Tom Davenport, Leland Leppla, Theodore “Sonny” McCoy, Joseph “Joe” Straits, Duane Akins, & Ronnie HuebnerMillersburg High School Class of 1964-50th Reunion Heinbuch Memorial ScholarshipHeinbuch Memorial FundWayne County Community Foundation Holmes County Farm Bureau Larry Lee Lang Memorial Scholarship*Robert & Rhonda CloseJimmy & Lauren CroskeyRobert & Jody GibbsHolmes County Farm BureauHolmes-Wayne Electric Foundation, Inc.Patricia Ann LangMillersburg High School Class of 1964-50th Reunion Charles W. & Cheryl E. StarnerSkip & Darla StitzleinIn honor of Dave ChristnerAnna PattonJennifer M. Jones Memorial ScholarshipIn memory of Jen JonesLarry & Teresa LoderKillbuck Area ScholarshipDavid & Nancy JudsonKillbuck Area Scholarship fundJane VoltzIn memory of Charles W. Brightwell Sr. and Gloria Reiss Brightwell AlmackCharles W. & Cheryl E. StarnerMaster’s Service Scholarship AnonymousWarren McCulloch Memorial ScholarshipGarrett & Nikki RoachSteven & Beverly ShrockBrenda StallmanIn honor of Jay McCulloch, Tara McCulloch, and Nikki Roach’s birthdaysKay EarneyIn memory of Warren McCullochHolmes County Chapter of the Ohio Horseman’s Council McNutt ScholarshipDick & Betty McNuttMillersburg Rotary Club ScholarshipMillersburg Rotary Club Scholarship and Loan FoundationMillersburg Rotary ClubEldon & Bonnie TrubeePatricia M. Morganti Memorial ScholarshipAlliance Data

JPMorgan Chase Foundation Dave & Diane McCartneyMillersburg High School Class of 1964-50th Reunion Daniel & Jenny MorgantiAaron & Sarah-Jane PattonAnna PattonMark & Gayle PattonRobert & Deborah ZabloudilIn memory of Patricia M. MorgantiPatrick & Marilee RocheAnn SuiteDan & Brooke ZabloudilIn memory of Cheryl SuiteAnn SuiteKeith Nowels Memorial ScholarshipAdrienne NowelsCamille NowelsTate Farms- Bruce, Russ, Laurie, Hal & NanceeTonya ZimmermanIn memory of Keith NowelsAnimal Clinic at Cambridge, Inc.Kent & Sue CunninghamGoodwill FarmsVince & Laura KasterAdrienne NowelsLenna NowelsNieca NowelsRussell & Maureen NowelsWilliam H. Patten III Memorial Scholarship AnonymousKevin & Judy AkersWilliam & Kathryn CollinsBob & Lisa Drew Charitable Fund/ Hudson Community FoundationElizabeth FindleyJoe & Kimberly FreewaltDan & Kim MathieWes & Danielle OlneyBrian & Leah RamseyerSteven & Beverly ShrockIn memory of William Patten IIIBonnie DotyDr. Owen & Mildred Patterson ScholarshipJohn & Kathy HeinzMillersburg High School Class of 1964-50th Reunion Robert & Della Ramseyer ScholarshipGreat Lakes Cheese Co., Inc.Rodhe Family Scholarship Arlie & Evelyn RodheJohn W. & Geneva Schuler ScholarshipMillersburg High School Class of 1964-50th Reunion Judson & Beverly Schuler ScholarshipMillersburg High School Class of 1964-50th ReunionIn memory of Judson & Beverly SchulerJudd & Mary Jean Schuler Blair Slutz Memorial Educational ScholarshipJean SlutzBrenda StallmanJason & Jennifer StephanIn memory of Blair SlutzHarold & Mary Lou SnyderIn honor of Jean SlutzDavid & Jaquelin SchlabachDavid & Linda SleutzR. Dean & Jean A. Smith ScholarshipEd & Tammy HaudenschildDonald & Gail Klise Family FundMillersburg High School Class of 1964-50th Reunion Tate Farms- Bruce, Russ, Laurie, Hal & NanceeWayne County Community FoundationIn memory of R. Dean & Jean SmithKenny & Kimberly JacobsDarb Snyder Educational ScholarshipMillersburg High School Class of 1964-50th Reunion Roy & Dorothy Stallman Memorial Scholarship Brenda StallmanGuy Roy & L. JoAnne Stallman In honor of the Gregory & Kelly Stallman Family, Billy & Susan Stallman-Karafiat, Jamie & Sheila Stallman Family, Rebecca & Perry Arnold, and Emily & Douglas Holland FamilyDavid A. Stallman & Carol HoveyMarcia Stutzman Memorial ScholarshipAlison RogersMike & Cindy TaylorScott & Mandy Troyer

“My favorite part about the Holmes County Education Foundation is community members helping the future of the community in Holmes County. Thank you to all

the donors that make it possible!”

- former scholarship recipient Karli Stroud, Physical Therapist,Pomerene Hospital

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Maxine Waltman Memorial ScholarshipDavid & Jennifer Christopher Millersburg High School Class of 1964-50th Reunion Steven & Beverly ShrockDon & Gretchen Waltman John & Ruth WaltmanIn honor of John WaltmanSuzanne CooteIn memory of Maxine WaltmanPatrick & Marilee RocheJohn & Ruth Waltman Weber Girls ScholarshipAnonymousDiana LahmJaqueline MartyMelvin McClure Post No. 551, American Legion Millersburg High School Class of 1964-50th Reunion Rene WeberIn memory of Mary WeaverRobert & Muriel BradshawEdward & April ClarkDavid & Nancy JudsonJerry & Debbie KlineLarry & Teresa LoderNew Image SalonRobert & Patricia ShawRebecca StoverHarold & Janet SwaglerRobert & Mary SwaglerElmer & Pauline Weber Rene WeberIn memory of Chris & Doris WeberElmer & Pauline WeberHelen R. Youngs Music ScholarshipTate Farms- Bruce, Russ, Laurie, Hal & Nancee

“I would like to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who currently supports or has supported the Holmes County Education Foundation in the past. It is my sincere hope that you realize what a profound impact you are having on the future of our nation through your investment in the youth by giving them an opportunity to follow their dreams.”

- former scholarship recipient, Joseph Bukosky,2014 Ohio State University graduate who earned a Bachelor’s degree concentrated in Ecology,

Evolution and Organismal Biology

Endowed Scholarships - Holmes County Education Foundation Scholarship- [Anonymous Donors] Achievement Scholarship - Baserman/Irving Family Scholarship - Jennifer Bird Duff Memorial Scholarship - Harold (H.T.) & Louise Blum Scholarship - Joe & Frieda Bock Scholarship - Ami Breitenbucher Memorial Nursing Scholarship - Cary Scholarship - Ralph B. & Alta M. Dickersheet Scholarship - Herbert & Corrinne Drushell Scholarship - Donald C. Egger Memorial Scholarship - French Ridge Title Co. LTD Scholarship - Aimee Frenette Rickly Memorial Scholarship - Robert & Elsie Galley Educational Scholarship - Melanie A. Gehm Memorial Scholarship - Julius & Helen Grassbaugh Scholarship- Graven Family Nursing Scholarship - Paul & Esther Haudenschild Memorial Music Scholarship - Carol Hawkins Maurer Nursing Scholarship - Heinbuch Memorial Scholarship - Fred & Ollie Hoffman Scholarship - Holmes County Farm Bureau Larry Lee Lang Memorial Scholarship*- Jennifer M. Jones Memorial Scholarship - Key Foundation Endowed Scholarship - Killbuck Area Scholarship

- Thomas Layman Memorial Scholarship - Helen Logsdon Scholarship - Master’s Service Scholarship - Warren McCulloch Memorial Scholarship - McNutt Scholarship - Millersburg Rotary Club Scholarship- Patricia M. Morganti Memorial Scholarship - Keith Nowels Memorial Scholarship - William H. Patten III Memorial Scholarship - Dr. Owen & Mildred Patterson Scholarship - Raymond J. & Louella F. Patterson Scholarship for Teachers- Robert & Della Ramseyer Scholarship- Rodhe Family Scholarship - Sauerbrey Memorial Scholarship - John W. & Geneva Schuler Scholarship - Judson & Beverly Schuler Scholarship - Blair Slutz Memorial Education Scholarship - R. Dean & Jean A. Smith Scholarship - Darb Snyder Educational Scholarship - Roy & Dorothy Stallman Memorial Scholarship- Marcia L. Stutzman Memorial Scholarship - Maxine Waltman Memorial Scholarship- Don & Oneta “Grandma” Way Memorial Scholarship - Weber Girls Scholarship - Helen Youngs Music Scholarship

*Funds still needed to fully establish

Donors by Annual Giving Levels, 2014

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Doctorate LevelContributions of $1,200+Mike & Linda AngeloAnonymous (2)The Bock FoundationJulian & Brenda CoblentzMary Grace CollingeCharles David GrassbaughJohn David GrassbaughMatthew James GrassbaughMichael Henry GrassbaughWalter Thomas GrassbaughWilliam Paul GrassbaughHeinbuch Memorial FundKillbuck Area Scholarship fundLarry & Teresa LoderMelvin McClure Post No. 551, American Legion Dick & Betty McNuttMillersburg Rotary Club Scholarship and Loan FoundationPatrick & Marilee RocheArlie & Evelyn RodheTyler & Tabitha ShoemakerBarbara B. SpencerTate Farms- Bruce, Russ, Laurie, Hal & NanceeMike & Cindy TaylorJohn & Ruth WaltmanWayne County Community FoundationRene Weber

Master’s LevelContributions of $500-$1,199Albright Welding Supply Co. Inc.Alliance DataAnimal Clinic at Cambridge, Inc.AnonymousThomas & Cheryl Bird FamilyBlair & Christine BowerChris & Ann ChristensenGoodwill FarmsJane GravenElaine E. HandTimothy Bartrum & Marcella HawkinsHolmes County Farm BureauHolmes County Chapter of the Ohio Horseman’s CouncilHolmes-Wayne Electric Foundation, Inc.C.B. & Jan HudsonVince & Laura KasterDonald & Gail KliseDiana LahmPatricia Ann LangWayne LeiningerSteve MaagDale MaurerTerrence MetzlerMillersburg High School Class of 1964- 50th Reunion Betty Jo Patterson - Patterson PersonnelGarrett & Nikki RoachJean Marie RouchRichard & Judy Seaman of The Seaman Family FoundationSteven & Beverly ShrockBrenda StallmanDavid A. Stallman & Carol HoveyGuy Roy & L. JoAnne StallmanSkip & Darla StitzleinAnn SuiteThe Mennonite Foundation/ J. Horst Mfg. Co. Inc. The Walmart FoundationCynda Widder

Bachelor’s LevelContributions of $250-$499Kevin & Judy AkersAnonymousRobert BellCommercial & Savings Bank

Jim & Edna DickersonBob & Lisa Drew Charitable FundFirst-Knox National BankJason & Gloria GarverJon & Karen Groza/ Fifth Third Private BankGeorge & Christine HardestyJohn & Kathy HeinzTyler & Melissa MillerAdrienne NowelsCamille NowelsNieca NowelsMark & Gayle PattonPizza Parlor II, Ltd.Judge Robert & Roseanne RinfretJean SlutzSam & Ronda SteimelElmer & Pauline WeberJoe & Phyllis WengerdDan & Brooke Zabloudil

Associate’s LevelContributions of under $250Hunter AkersGary & Teresa AlbertsMary Lynn AllenJimmy AllisonRobert & Ruth Ann AllisonSteve & Peggy AndrewsAnonymous (3)Terry & Dana ArnoldTom ArnoldGabriel & Kimberly AufranceMike & Ruby BairdBakerwell, Inc.Baserman Law O�ceMark Baserman, Sr.Mark Baserman, Jr.Matt BergoonThe Boeing CompanyBob BossBrent BowmanRobert & Muriel BradshawJames & Elizabeth BraggTom & Julia BrewerKaren BrooksBuckeye Deli & GroceryBugs R GoneBurgett Insurance Agency, Inc.Kenneth & Cindy ButlerRusty Butler

Matt, Mindi, Hunter, Chase & Brady CampbellJustin & Julie ChampionRebecca CheneveyDavid & Jennifer ChristopherChuck Nicholson, Inc.Vincent & Paula CicconettiEdward & April ClarkSusan ClippRobert & Rhonda CloseJohn CoakleyDavid & Lynette CoilWilliam & Kathryn CollinsSuzanne CooteRoy CraytonSam CraytonWill CraytonDavid & Kim CroftJim & Shirley CroskeyJimmy & Lauren CroskeyJoe CrossKent & Sue CunninghamChristopher Dages & Debra Lyn MulletLamar DenlingerMark & Carolyn DewaltMonica & Michael DeWitt Jr.Mick DeWittLouis & Gloria DiFabioDiscount/Surplus ShoppeMike DitmarsBonnie DotyKevin Du�Delores DurbinKay EarneyYvonne EarneyLuke EbertRoger & Laurel EtzwilerChad & Shelby EvansMike FeikertDavid & Katherine FindleyElizabeth FindleyLarry & Debbie FinnellStephen & Darlene FoxSteve FrankJoe & Kimberly FreewaltHeather FrenetteLarry FrenetteLinda FrenetteDave GerberRobert & Jody Gibbs Byron Glassford

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Kayla GlassfordMarcus GlassfordRyan GlassfordKeith GonzerGreat Lakes Cheese Co., Inc. Tom GreenGary GriceJe� & Jani GrozaRussell & Judy HachtelChad & Robyn HarfordBrant HarrisRhett HarrisEd & Tammy Haudenschild Rusty HawkinsChad HellerDon HughesRex HummelKenny & Kimberly Jacobs Matt & Lynne JohnsonSteven JohnsonMarsha JonesJP Morgan Chase Foundation David & Nancy JudsonRandy KasburgTed KaysTed Kays Sr.T J KaysStephen & Kay KickThe Killbuck Savings Bank Co. Jerry & Debbie KlineKevin KlineRichard E. & Tammy Koser Lisa LangPam LeachAustin LeBlancDarren LeBlancJames LeBlancMichael & Joni Leifheit Arianna LiggettRon & Bev MairsDuke & Jenny Marmet Jaqueline MartyDan & Kim MathieJarret MathieStan MaxwellDave & Diane McCartney Dorothy McCormackKurt & Stacey McDowell Russell & Linda MessierKevin A. MikesellKevin MillerMatt MillerMichael & Leah MillerTim MillerMillersburg Electric, Inc. Millersburg Rotary Club Moore’s Lawn & Garden, Inc. Daniel & Jenny Morganti Multi-Sponsor Surveys, Inc. William & Jayne MuseGary & Cynthia NeilNew Image SalonNorth American Woodlands, Inc. Lenna NowelsRussell & Maureen NowelsJim & Mary OgiWes & Danielle OlneyP&G IGAMimi PattersonStacy PattersonAaron & Sarah-Jane Patton Anna PattonRobyn PettyBarry PhillipsMike PraterCharles & Debra PriceScott & Lori PringleGalen RaberBrian & Leah RamseyerJoe RicciDick Rice

Jennifer A Guenther Rickett Andy & Emily RicklyMicah Roach Rodhe’s IGA Supermarket Alison RogersLindy RogersLaura SabineLarry & Linda SaurerDavid & Jaquelin Schlabach Brad SchneiderJudd & Mary Jean Schuler Larry & Karen Sha�erTrent Sha�erBryan ShawKeith ShawRobert & Patricia ShawTerry SheldonDayton ShepardDavid & Linda SleutzJe� SmithMike & Maxine SmithSue SmithHarold & Mary Lou Snyder Phil StarrCharles W. & Cheryl E. Starner Steimel Law OfficeJason & Jennifer Stephan Rebecca StoverDoug StraitsEric & Sharon Strouse Subway of Holmes County Harold & Janet Swagler Robert & Mary SwaglerT & C Enterprises, Inc.Drew TaylorJanice ThomasTed ThorpeLucie TiptonChad TroyerEric TroyerScott & Mandy TroyerEldon & Bonnie Trubee Heather Trubee Brown Brandon TylkaMichael & Gwen UhlJohn & Laurin Vaccariello Kevin & Ruth VaughnVillage Motors, Inc.Jane VoltzDon & Gretchen Waltman Sean WarnerGordon & Patricia Warren Suzanne E. WatsonJoe WeaverDrew WeberRene WeberSteven & Dewann Weltmer Rance WilcoxWKLM RadioRobert & Deborah Zabloudil Je� & Julie ZeagerTonya Zimmerman

NOTE: Every effort was made as to the accuracy of these donor lists. We apologize in advance for any inaccuracies or omissions. If you detect any errors, please accept our apologies and call the Foundation at (330) 674-7303. Any corrections noted will be published in the 2015 Annual Report. Thank You!

Financial Statements

Compiled �nancial statements, prepared by Rea & Associates, Inc., are available upon request at the Foundation O�ce.

Shane Snyder (Rea & Associates) presents student Alexis Kandel with the Marcia L. Stutzman Memorial Scholarship.

Graven Family Nursing Scholarship recipient Paiten Strother poses with Jane Graven.

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Key Events in 2014

Richard & Virginia Cary

In November 2014, Richard & Virginia Cary were recognized posthumously by the Holmes County Education Foundation for their impact on the local community. Both Richard and Virginia were heavily involved in local groups and businesses in Holmes County and le� an ever-lasting legacy through their donation of the long-time family house, now known as “the Cary House” to support Holmes County Education Foundation operations. �e “Friend of Philanthropy” award was established in 2011 as a way to honor individuals and to recognize their philan-thropic support and e�orts that have changed the lives of young people in the Holmes County community. �eir daughter, Ann Christensen accepted the award on their behalf. Of this honor, Christensen stated, “On behalf of my parents, I am honored to accept this award. My parents spent most of their lives in Millersburg. It was their life-long home. Both cherished church, friends, and all Ohians. �ey would be pleased to know that the HCEF and the young people it serves are bene�tting by receiving an education. �anks to all those whose support this worthwhile cause.” Currently, the HCEF administers the Cary Scholarship annually in memory of Richard & Virginia Cary and is awarded to a Holmes County resident demonstrating �nancial need.

�ank you for your service, Trustees!

Two Endowed Scholarships Established with the Foundation

Julian Coblentz

Helen & Julius Grassbaugh

�e Holmes County Education Foundation would like to thank Marcella Hawkins for her service on the Board ofTrustees. Ms. Hawkins served on the board from August 2012 until August 2014. She currently is employed at WellsFargo Advisors, LLC in Wooster, Ohio and enjoys bird-watching and spending time with her family in her spare time.�e Holmes County Education Foundation is appreciative to Marcella for her service and input throughout the years.

Joining the HCEF Board of Trustees in January 2014 was Julian Coblentz, General Manager of Walnut Creek Foods.Julian, a former advisory board member and HCEF recipient, contributes his knowledge of business and �nancials tothe foundation. Julian also serves as the Music Director for Providence Christian Fellowship. He is married to hischildhood sweetheart, Brenda with whom he has three children. Traveling, bicycling, reading, and snow skiingare just a few of his past time hobbies. “It is an honor to serve the Holmes County Education Foundation in thiscapacity,” states Coblentz. “I believe the foundation is a wonderful example of the generosity and hard work thatmakes our community great.”

�e Julius and Helen Grassbaugh Scholarship was established in 2014 by the family of the late couple to honor two of their most important values being agriculture and education. Julius served on the School Board of Education for 24 years. He then continued on to serve on the West Holmes School Board. He was instrumental in the consolidation of all the West Holmes District Local Schools and in the building of the West Holmes High School, which was completed in 1965. �ey raised their six children while owning and operating a successful dairy business near Glenmont. �ey were members of Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Glenmont.�e Julius & Helen Grassbaugh Scholarship is awarded to West Holmes High School graduateswith demonstrated �nancial need, pursuing studies related to agriculture, having a good recordof behavior and ranking in the top half of their class.

Logan Miller &Past President

Tom Rumbaugh

�e Millersburg Rotary Club Scholarship was established by the Millersburg Rotary Club Scholarship and Loan Foundation in 2014 in an e�ort to redirect �nancial assistance from

college loans to a sustainable scholarship. In 1961, the Millersburg Rotary Club Scholarship and Loan Foundationbegan providing local students with college loans. Since that time, $523,000 in student loans have been approved andgranted. Prior to the creation of this endowed scholarship, the Millersburg Rotary Club Scholarship and Loan Founda-tion granted a one-year scholarship this past spring to Hiland graduate, Logan Miller. Logan had participated in theRotary Youth Leadership Awards program and his family had served as a host family for a Rotary youth exchange student from Germany. �is new scholarship assists a graduate of a Holmes County high school, or a resident of HolmesCounty with a high school diploma or GED certi�cate pursuing further education. Preference will be given to those demonstrating �nancial need.Applicants must have ranked in the top half of their graduating class and have a good record of behavior and community service involvement.

Cary’s Honored with 2014 “Friend of Philanthropy” Award

January. The Board of Trustees held their annual investment performance review meeting. They met with investment managers from Fifth-Third Bank, the Commercial & Savings Bank, and MainStreet Advisors. The foundation’s consolidated account had a 16.96% return for the year 2013. Additionally, they reviewed

the investment policy statement, asset allocation, economic forecast, fund accounting report, and grant distribution schedule.

February. West Holmes Financial Aid Night was held February 3rd. Darla Stitzlein attended and spoke to 15 students and their families regarding the foundation’s scholarship application and process. Foundation staff also participated in the annual College Goal Sunday event held at Wayne College Holmes Campus on February 9th. Twenty-one students and their families filled the center to learn more about financial aid and completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

We said goodbye to our wonderful friend, Virginia Cary (pictured right), who passed away at 93. Virginia and her husband Richard gifted the Cary House to the foundation in December 2001. Richard passed away in 2002, yet Virginia still made periodic visits to the Cary House. The foundation was honored to be listed as one of the beneficiaries.

March. An open house reception for out-going Administrative Assistant Anna Patton was held on March 21st. Several dozen friends, donors, and colleagues attended to visit and wish Anna well. Anna attended a discipleship

training school before being hired as Human Resources Assistant at Christian Children’s Home of Ohio in Wooster. Kaeli Dial began employment as the new administrative assistant on March 24th.

April. Approximately 85% of students that had previously been awarded a scholarship, renewed it with the Holmes County Education Foundation. An amount of $252,350 was awarded to these renewal students. These students completed over 1,500 hours of community service as a renewal requirement. Students assisted organizations such as The Salvation Army, Share-A-Christmas, 4-H, FFA, Waynedale High School, and the University of Cincinnati. Daniel Nelson (pictured left) rang the bell for the Red Kettle Campaign.

May. The scholarship selection committee reviewed 88 new student applications. More than $143,000 was awarded to 80 students. Additionally, $24,800 in pass-through scholarships was also awarded to these new applicants. Foundation staff presented the students with their awards at both the Hiland Senior Awards Banquet and the West Holmes Senior Awards Assembly.

June. On June 29th, the 15th Annual Aimee Frenette-Rickly Golf Scramble, held at Fire Ridge Golf Course, brought in over $4,300 for the Aimee Frenette-Rickly Memorial Scholarship. The event had 115 individuals golfing. Since 2000, over $68,000 has been raised at these outings, and twenty-three high school seniors have been awarded this renewable scholarship. Pictured above are Jimmy Allison, Jarret Mathie, Mike Prater, and Micah Roach who participated in the golf scramble.

July. The Foundation held its 3rd annual ACT Turbo Workshop at the Wayne College Holmes Campus on July 11th. Brian Stewart of BWS Education Consulting served as instructor. This event helped 14 incoming high school juniors and seniors with ACT test preparation, which included Stewart reviewing sample test questions with the students and giving them strategies for their upcoming test date.

On July 26th, the 7th Annual Weber Girls Poker Run began at 11:00 a.m. in Holmesville. 103 motorcycle riders rode over 130 miles during the event. Additionally, a 5K race fundraising event was held the prior month. The events raised $3,000 for the Weber Girls Scholarship Fund, held with the Foundation.

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2014 . . . A Year at a Glance

August. The foundation celebrated its 25th Anniversary. Over 70 guests attended the anniversary luncheon to commemorate the foundation’s past and they enjoyed Gerry Faust as the keynote speaker. The event was sponsored by Fifth Third Private Bank.

September. The Amish Vocational Basic Welding and Fabrication Class began at Mast Farm Service thanks to funding from an anonymous donor. Ten students participated in the class taught by Eli Mast, Jr. and his staff. The Millersburg Rotary Club Scholarship was established with a $50,000 gift from the Millersburg Rotary Club Scholarship and Loan Foundation. The Julius and Helen Grassbaugh Scholarship was established by the family of the late couple.

October. The Holmes County College Fair was held at West Holmes High School, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. on October 20th. Over 55 college, institution informational and financial aid representatives helped 170+ students and their families. The Foundation received help from Alison Rogers and the West Holmes High School staff, Paula Aurand from Killbuck Savings

Bank, Susan Corl from the Holmes County Public Library and the Foundation’s own volunteer, Wayne Leininger. The Foundation, with funding from the Walmart Foundation, sponsored this event.

On October 24th, Foundation staff participated in the Real Money, Real World program at Hiland Middle School. This early awareness program reveals to students the role of education in an individual’s life, especially with regards to finances. The students were educated on the consequences of life choices, and the encouragement to succeed academically.

November. On November 15, the Foundation honored posthumously Richard and Virginia Cary with the 2014 “Friend of Philanthropy” Award. The “Friend” is recognized as a philanthropic supporter that has changed the lives of young people in Holmes County and surrounding communities. (Pictured right) Executive Director Darla Stitzlein presented the plaque to Ann (Cary)

Christensen on her parents’ behalf. This is the fourth year of the “Friend of Philanthropy” award.

The Foundation’s Fall 2014 Amish Basic Welding and Fabrication Class graduation was held on November 18th at Mast Farm Service, the site for the 12-week class. Ten students participated in this class and received a Certificate of Completion. The welding helmets were donated by Albright Welding Supply Co. Each student learned to weld a hand cart to take home. This marked the Foundation’s twenty-ninth Amish Vocational Training Program class.

December. On December 4th, Darla Stitzlein spoke to 18 professionals involved in the Leadership Holmes County class about the Foundation’s function as a public charity within the community.

Thirteen families made up the audience during Hiland High School’s Financial Aid Night on December 18th. Stitzlein spoke to students and their parents regarding the Foundation’s upcoming scholarship application process and about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

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2014 . . . A Year at a Glance

Gerry Faust (center) greets theevent guests. Pictured (L-R) Rob

Hovis, Molly Mohr, and Shasta Mast.

John Lorson (le�) of Wayne College Holmes Campus discusses college admissions with

college fair attendees.

Eli Mast Jr. (le�) demonstrates a welding technique as these students observe. �e students fabricated steel birdhouses and hand carts as part of their class projects.

Alternative Funding Programs

Dial Joins Foundation Staff

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2014 Amish Basic Welding and Fabrication Class Teems with Excitement

Ten students participated in the Basic Welding and Fabrication Class held at Mast Farm Service. Classes began in September and concluded in mid-November a�er meeting weekly. Lead instructor Eli Mast Jr. and his sta� , educated students on Stick Welding, Oxyacetylene Welding, Cutting, Brazing, TIG Welding, MIG Welding, Plasma Cutting, and Blueprint Reading.

A welding project made bya 2014 Basic Welding

student. (Above)BWS Education Consulting Assists with the 2014 ACT Turbo Workshop

�e third annual ACT Turbo workshop was held July 11, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Wayne College Holmes Campus. Pub-lished author and BWS Education Consulting president Brian Stew-art, pictured le� , led the workshop on test taking skills as well as provided inside tips and tricks when taking the ACT test to fourteen participants. �e ACT Turbo workshop is available annually to high school juniors or seniors with enrollment preference given to thosewith Holmes County residency.

Workshop participants practice their test-taking skills as Brian Stewart (above) reads aloud a pratice question.

Ohio State University graduate and former HCEF scholarship recipient, Kaeli Dial joined the Holmes County Education Foundation team as the new administrative assis-tant. Dial graduated from West Holmes High School in 2007 and the Ohio State Univer-sity in 2011 where she pursued Speech and Hearing Sciences. Dial credits her involve-ment with the Autism Speaks chapter at the Ohio State University as well as the Boys and Girls Clubs to her passion for helping others; she considers involvement within the com-munity and assisting those in need vital to success. “�e Holmes County Education

Foundation is an excellent organization that truly invests in the fu-tures of it’s residents. I am honored to have the opportunity to join such a wonderful association,” states Dial. Dial replaced long-standing administrative assistant, Anna Pat-ton. Patton �rst joined the foundation in 2003 and resigned in March 2014. �e foundation thanks Patton for her years of dedication and service. Currently, Patton serves as the Human Resources Assistant at Christian Children’s Home of Ohio. Recently, Patton has traveled internationally on missions trips. Executive Director Darla Stitzlein commented, “Ms. Patton has been a tremendous asset and friend of the founda-tion for the past ten years. It is bittersweet to see Anna go but I wish her the best of luck on her new adventure.”