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February: Winter Brews & Stews July: Greene Countie Towne Festival September: Highland County Fair May: Paddle on Paint Rumble in the Hills Smokin’ in the Hills June: Back in Time Festival Festival of the Bells October: Oktoberfest Taste of Highland County 2 | Tour Highland County Highland County… In This Issue Your local travel desitnation Shop

P10 Boutiques Welcome to the newest edition of TOUR magazine, your preview P11 of the best of our county. Event Planning P15 Main Street Soapery We have become the preferred destination for day trips, P22 Amish weekend getaways, and extended vacations for Southern Ohio. Located within 60 miles from several major cities, your trip is Dine easy to enjoy after a short drive on any of the 5 major state roadways that meet in the center of the county. P4 Catch 22 If you are looking for water activities like boating, fishing, P14 Batter Up Bakery or kayaking, then our creeks and two lakes offer the perfect P20 Greenfield location for fun. Restaurant Guide P27 Overnight accommodations range from primitive camping to Hillsboro Restaurant luxurious bed and breakfast cottages or cabins on working Guide farms. Visit With an emphasis on fresh locally sourced ingredients our eating places offer a wide range of menu items at reasonable P9 Highland Nature prices for every budget. Sample the fresh offerings at our local Sanctuary farmer’s markets, at one of the many Amish or Mennonite P17 stores or at the local gourmet shop in uptown Hillsboro. Fort Salem Mound P19 Greenfield History Shopping options are diverse including everything from P21 Oldaker Wildlife Area handmade crafts to specialty boutiques. P21 Miller’s Nature You might discover, as many residents have, that Highland Sanctuary County is the perfect place for a family or your retirement home. P21 Fallsville Wildlife Area P25 Highland County History Our website www.highlandcounty.com has current events and P32 listings as well as an online copy of this issue. Fort Hill Stay We hope you enjoy your visit! P5 Paragon P6 Greystone Destiny Bryson, Executive Director P8 Arc of Applachia Visitors Bureau of Highland County P24 The Hillsboro House 130 South High Street P26 Hillsboro, Ohio 45133 Long’s Retreat Play

P5 Fitness P6 Fishing P9 Hiking P18 Paddle P26 Camping Find Your Way

P7 Rocky Fork Lake P12 Paint Creek State Park

Tour Highland County | 3 Behind the Bar

Local pub owner, Mark Clyburn Q takes us behind the bar at Catch 22 in Greenfield Ohio. A Tell us the story of Visitors are drawn to the Catch 22? pub’s hometown atmosphere and unique special events Catch was started after Catch 22 proudly offers a throughout the year including Mark saw a need for 10% military discount on comedy, karaoke, live music an establishment in his food and drinks every Monday. and outdoor tailgates. hometown, where locals could gather, watch the game and enjoy good food and drinks. You will find a selection of fresh and homemade items on the menu including hand cut fries, hand battered fish & chips, hand pattied burgers and more. Catch also offers one of the most extensive drink menus in the area, with hundreds of drink choices including Bacon infused Bloody Mary, Moscow Mules, varieties of Margaritas and Frozen Cocktails. Come prepared to try something new. Mark and his partners have strong ties to the community and open their doors to local performers. Stop in on Thursday nights to find local musicians playing the best of the oldies and debuting their own talent.

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Tour Highland County | 7 Renew and Restore Your Connection to the Natural World Overnight accommodations are available at the Highlands Nature Sanctuary in eight historic lodges. Book on-line at www.arcofappalachia.org.

Leatherwood Cabin Leatherwood is a charming, cozy cabin just a few feet above the Rocky Fork Creek. Located among a small cluster of private houses and cabins on rural Cave Road within walking distance of the hiking trail hub of the Appalachian Forest Museum. Two bedrooms, one bath, full kitchen. Up to four people.

Zen River Suite at the Hermitage The Zen River Suite is perched on the rim of the bluffs overlooking the breathtaking Rocky Fork Gorge. The bed, which sets close to the floor, affords a spectacular view through six floor-to-ceiling bedroom windows. Adjacent to the Eyrie Suite at Hermitage Lodge. Private entrance and deck. One bedroom, large living room, full bath, full kitchen. Adult guests only.

Eyrie Suite at the Hermitage Adjacent to the Zen River Suite above, the Eyrie has a stunning view from the deck and bedroom windows. Overlooking the Rocky Fork Gorge. Fully forested and remote setting. Slightly smaller than the Zen. Private entrance, one bedroom, livingroom-kitchenette, full bath and private deck. Adult guests only.

Ravenwood Retreat Center Ravenwood is fully-restored historic mill house from the mid to late 1800’s on an exceptionally scenic stretch of the Rocky Fork Gorge. Access to a hiking trail right outside your door. Two stories of glass windows, large livingroom/ diningroom, large kitchen, one bath. Reserve either the first floor or the entire house – either gives you complete private use of the house and grounds.

Beechcliff Retreat Center Beechcliff is a fully remodeled turn-of-the-century group lodge with three full length porches, five bedrooms with two single beds each, large kitchen, large dining room, and a medium-sized living room. Bathroom is dormitory-style with two private baths and two showers. Designed for group gatherings. On the Rocky Fork Creek in a private forested setting.

Earthstar Lodge, Chanterelle Cottage, and Toadstool Suite Earthstar is a state-of-the-art monolithic Dome House with an interior that is artisan crafted out of native hardwoods and a gently curving exterior that melts into the landscape. This Dome House has been split into two private suites, which both sleep two. Next to the Dome House sits Chanterelle Cottage, a cozy loft apartment perfect for a couples retreat or a small family. This apartment has a master bedroom connected to a smaller room with a shared entryway. Adult guests only at Earthstar and Toadstool. OH-70118793

8 | Tour Highland County Insiders Guide to Hiking Highlands Nature Sanctuary

Photo by Tom Croce Photography

At 2800 acres, the Highlands Nature bloom petal-to-petal in early spring, rare Henslow’s sparrow along the Sanctuary in Highland County before leaves return to the trees Ridgeview Farm Restoration trail, shelters some of the most beautiful overhead. A short spur provides and prothonotary, parula and yellow and densest wildflower displays hikers the option to view a small throated warblers, rough-winged in the state of Ohio, protects four waterfall before ascending back up swallows, and kingfishers at the species of threatened cave bats 100 feet on their return to the Forest Maude’s Cedar Narrows trail. and many rare species of birds and Museum. plants, and provides beautiful views Are any of the trails dog friendly? of the Rocky Fork Gorge and its Etawah Woods is a half-mile The Ashy Sunflower trail is the enchanting rock formations. The loop trail that also begins at the Highlands Nature Sanctuary’s dog preserve’s 16 miles of nature trails Appalachian Forest Museum. Vistas friendly trail for pups that remain are open to the public from April along the trail offer panoramic views on a 6-foot or shorter leash. The through October from 9am-5pm at of the Rocky Fork Gorge. The trail mile-long loop runs through a no charge. Visitors need only stop gently meanders through the woods, planted prairie that is exceptionally passing by massive old Pignut by the Appalachian Forest Museum stunning in early to mid-August and Bitternut Hickories, White and to pick up a free day hiking pass to when the rare but showy Ashy Chinquapin Oaks, American Beech, access the trails. Sunflower bloom. Other places Sugar maples, and Basswood trees, that welcome dogs in the Arc of Where should someone get started? all native to the Eastern Forest. A The best trails to get started on spur half-way through the trail leads Appalachia Preserve System are Fort begin right at the Appalachian Forest down into the Rocky Fork Gorge to Hill, Serpent Mound, and Junction Museum. Valley of the Ancients is the Three Sisters, a cluster of giant Earthworks. only about ½ mile in length, and is slump block rocks nestled in the Learn More: Visit the Arc of the most direct route into the Rocky creek that are blanketed in ferns and Appalachia Preserve System’s Fork Gorge, with steps that descend spring wildflowers. www.arcofappalchia.org 100 feet from the museum down website to the creek. Hikers walk along the What are the best trails for viewing for more information about the base of sheer rock walls and massive wildlife? Walking quietly along any Highlands Nature Sanctuary and to slump block rocks along the Rocky of the Sanctuary’s trails, you might learn about the many educational Fork Creek, where Virginia Bluebells, just see and hear some of the opportunities – including free Hepatica, Snow Trillium, Bloodroot, countless animal species that take guided hikes - offered to the public Wild Ginger, Wood Poppy, White refuge in the Sanctuary’s forested throughout the year. And follow us Trillium and several more species hillsides and rolling meadows. on Facebook for photos of what’s in of stunning spring wildflowers Listen for orchard orioles and the bloom across the Arc’s 21 preserves! Tour Highland County | 9 Proud to be locally-owned & operated

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Tour Highland County | 13 Behind the Bakery Local Wares We are dedicated to sourcing local as much as we can. We use locally grown farm fresh eggs, milk, and cream as well as seasonal fruits and veggies. Our service and quality are what brings our fans back to the game time after time! One of the foundations of our business, second only to our faith in God, is our love of TEAM! We thoughtfully seek and connect with other local businesses whose values, style and mission reflect our own and whose products are the perfect complement to our line up! It is a shared commitment to community that brings us all together and drives us forward. We are proud to call them partners and honored to call them friends! Find a list of our teammates below. Ancient Valley Coffee and Mercantile - Bainbridge, Ohio Barrett’s Strawberry Farm I got my start in baking through - Leesburg, Ohio 4-H in the small town of Carter’s Corner Farm Leesburg, Ohio, Highland County. My mom (and business partner) - Hillsboro, Ohio was a family and nutritional Haines County Line Farm sciences teacher, so the love of - Leesburg, Ohio fresh baked goodies from Fertile Grounds Coffee and Roastery scratch run deep. - Leesburg, Ohio Ginger Ridge Jam - Manchester, Ohio We’re a team that believes Grand Slam Parties- Leesburg, Ohio in quality over quantity. Karnes Orchard Innovation is a cornerstone - Hillsboro, Ohio. of the bakery business. New Levo Century Farm product ideas, process changes, - New Vienna, Ohio local partnerships and an ever- Smith Farms - Leesburg, Ohio expanding market keep our Stevens Farms - Leesburg, Ohio team in continuous game-plan Sweet Treats Candy Shop mode. We love tradition, personal - Leesburg, Ohio connection and serving our The Food Hussy - Cincinnati, Ohio customers - our fans - in the Swallow Hill Jersey Dairy same passion with which we bake. - Jamestown, Ohio If we bake it, it’s a hit! 40 E Main Street Casey McIntosh Leesburg, OH 45135 Owner (937) 780-2253

14 | Tour Highland County made in Highland County ... Take home locally made souvenirs

Contributed Story by Sarah Allen To learn more visit: https:// www.thesaltmagazine.com/ featuredstories/7360/ It began with a mother and that it didn’t lather a-natural-solution wanting to help her or smell. “There’s got to son — but it grew into be something better,” Abt a business that started remembers thinking. at home, expanded to And, on Oct. 28, Main 10 W. Main Street a storefront, and has After research, she found Street Soapery opened in Leesburg, OH 45135 now sold its all-natural that goat’s milk is high Leesburg. In addition to (937) 527-3878 products across the in vitamin A. In 2011, her soaps and lotions, Abt country. the Abts purchased their also sells 100 percent soy first goats. She made candles and wax melts, Tristian Abt is the co- soap from their milk and sugar scrubs, beard using it for psoriasis. owner of Main Street discovered that her son’s balms, beard oils and Soapery, with her skin could tolerate it. goat’s milk stain sticks. Another popular item husband, Bryant. There, Next, Abt began making Everything is paraben and is her bug bar, which patrons can find products lotion, and then “anything phthalate free (chemical Abt described as a natural that range from lotions to and everything.” free). If my kids can’t use bug repellent. “bug bars.” It all started it, I don’t want any part of with soap. When their She began selling her it.” Abt proudly states on In addition to her son was 7 months old, products under Abt her facebook page. products, Main Street the Abts were told that Family Farm, which was Soapery also features he would have eczema run from her home. For One of her most popular handmade items from 20 and that he would about five years, “people items is her Jewel Weed other vendors. Patrons always have to wash with from all over” came to her Salve. Abt said she can purchase handmade Hibiclens, a brand of home for her all-natural originally made it as a signage, décor, surgical scrub. Abt said products. In 2017, she poison ivy/poison oak crocheted hats, jams, and that surgical scrub was decided to expand the combatant, but patrons elderberry syrup — just hard to find, expensive, business. have also found success to name a few.

Tour Highland County | 15 Love Where You Live

Fort Salem Indian Mound 4206 Certier Road Lynchburg, Ohio 45142

A special tribute to one man’s to experience and enjoy. Clearing no-harm trap was brought in to personal commitment to resurrect began, equipment was purchased, catch and remove the groundhog. a piece of American Heritage to its men were committed and the The contrary groundhog finally original beauty for all to experience mound was visible for the first time found the trap and was caught. for generations to come. in many years. He was then released unharmed at a different location. After the In 2007, Fort Salem Indian Mound The chronological picture journey groundhog was relocated, the grass gained a new neighbor. The display in the image gallery shows began to grow, and the mound new neighbor, the late William the grape vines and other growth began to look alive again. known locally as “Bill” Bear, began completely covering the property. restoring an old farm house and The beautiful and majestic Beech Feeling the project was just not its properties just across the trees were not even visible. The complete, Bill brought men and country road. Bill’s love of history first efforts were done to the machines back onto the mound was just what the old mound road side of the mound. These property to work at clearing the needed in its new neighbor. This changes included a deep clean remaining property surrounding gave way to the building of a of the earth. The brush was cut, the Fort Salem Mound, you will relationship between Bill and his raked and burned, then raked see the final step towards the end new friend across the road. and burned again. Trees were cut, of the pictorial. After hours, days, stumps removed and the sweat ran. weeks of sweat and determination, The project began as the farm Eventually grass seed was sewn, one man’s personal commitment restoration was taking shape and straw was strewn and the ancient has resurrected the property to its finishing touches were being added. earthwork rose from the groomed original beauty for all to experience Any new visitor to Bill’s place was landscape. for generations to come. informed about the old Indian mound on the other hill. However, This project was not done without Over a decade has passed since neglect and years of overgrowth its problems. A groundhog the resurrection of the Fort Salem hid any signs of the old mound. Bill had taken up residence inside Indian Mound, today visitors are made a commitment to restore this the mound. The critter had no welcome to witness the discovery forgotten piece of history for all intentions of leaving. Finally, a for themselves.

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Tour Highland County | 17 Spend an afternoon paddling Paint Creek

When you launch from Felson paddle the flatwater and get up Park in Greenfield, you begin a close and personal to natural 9 mile paddle downstream. This rock cliffs and breathtaking views trip takes you through varying of limestone walls carved by the levels of rapids and offers a scenic glacial movement throughout the waterway tour full of nature- Paint Creek Valley. This paddle watching opportunities. Once is best done in spring and early you reach the camping area at summer. Join the local Greenfield Paint Creek Lake State Park, you community for an annual event at will find an excellent place to “Paddle on Paint” in late spring.

OH-70119419 October 18-19-20 • 18 | Tour Highland County A 3-D History Display 10 Years and 10,000 hours in the making

In 2016 the Greenfield Historical Society opened Paint Creek and the old Rucker’s Stone Quarry that a new exhibit in their 1854 vintage B&O railroad he had never experienced before. This nostalgic walk depot. The display is a 20’x50’ model train diorama would provide the spark for the start of a project that that recreates in miniature areas of Greenfield that would grow far beyond Tom’s initial thoughts. were near the B&O and DT&I railroads that served Greenfield for over 100 years. The exhibit was created Soon Tom was sketching plans for a model railroad by modelmaker Tom Adams, a Greenfield native who layout to build in his workshop in Dayton. Tom would has lived and worked in the Dayton area over the use 1920’s Greenfield as the era and prototype to last 40 years. With the goal of accurately recreating copy. Over the next 10 years Tom would spend over an important time in the history of Greenfield, Tom 10,000 hours researching and building the layout. used old insurance maps, railroad track charts, old Building several hundred scratch-built structures photographs, and Historical Society resources to plan and businesses took the most time to complete the project. and became Tom’s favorite part of the project. In 2016 Tom donated the layout, display items, and The inspiration for the Greenfield exhibit was born on installation to the Greenfield Historical Society for a sunny spring day in 2005 when Tom was in town display in the old depot. Since the opening of the to visit family. While exploring around the railroad exhibit, many hundreds of visitors have enjoyed tracks, he realized that most of the businesses experiencing Greenfield’s past in the form of a highly he remembered were now vacant lots. Gone were detailed 3 dimensional history display. the stockyards, the feed mill, the ice plant, and many other businesses. Edward McClain’s great The depot is open to the public on the first Saturday manufacturing plant which encompassed a city block of October during History Day as well as other special in 1920 was now a vacant lot. Walking over the B&O events. Group tours can be arranged by contacting tressle bridge provided Tom with a scenic view of the Greenfield Historical Society at (937)981-7890.

Tour Highland County | 19 Dining in Greenfield

Big City Pizza Dairy Nook Jerry’s Pizza 1460B Jefferson Street 12001 State Route 753 237 Jefferson Street Greenfield, OH 45123 Greenfield, OH 45123 Greenfield, OH 45123 (937) 981-9700 (937) 981-4655 (937) 876-5218

Buckeye Hills Domino’s Pizza McDonald’s of Greenfield 7261 Limes Road 205 N. Washington Street Greenfield, OH 45123 Greenfield, OH 45123 223 Jefferson Street (937) 981-4136 (937) 981-7717 Greenfield, OH 45123 (937) 981-7676 Burger King El Canon Mexican Restaurant Pizza Hut 157 Jefferson Street Greenfield, OH 45123 444 Jefferson Street 1045 Jefferson Street (937) 981-3233 Greenfield, OH 45123 Greenfield, OH 45123 (937) 876-5211 (937) 981-0674 Catch 22 Fortune Wok Pot Belly Pig 250 Jefferson Street Greenfield, OH 45123 216 Jefferson Street 234 Jefferson Street (937) 876-5021 Greenfield, OH 45123 Greenfield, OH 45123 (937) 981-5300 (937) 981-2939

Rancher’s Roast Beef 414 Jefferson Street Greenfield, OH 45123 (937) 803-0061

Subway 208 Jefferson Street Greenfield, OH 45123 (937) 981-0598

20 | Tour Highland County WILD & FREE in Highland County Outdoor adventure that can only be found in Highland County

Walk the trail and discover the picturesque waterfall at Fallsville Wildlife Area. Find the trail head just south of the ONDR Wildlife Headquarters at 10211 Careytown Road, New Vienna. Spectacular wildflower displays along dolomite cliffs and slump blocks can be found along 3 miles of trails at Miller Sanctuary State Nature Preserve. Off of US Route 50, find the trail head 2.1 miles south on Barrett Mill Road. Hear the distinctive call of the bobwhite quail at Oldaker Wildlife Area located off of US Route 50, by traveling one mile northeast on County Road 6-C.

Tour Highland County | 21 Bainbridge Produce Auction FRESH PRODUCE PICKED DAILY

Open Monday, Wednesday & Friday April - October

Visitors looking for that unique buying experience, should plan a day to travel and discover a variety of the freshest produce picked daily in the heart of Highland County’s Amish community. The Bainbridge Produce Auction, offers fresh, locally grown produce including fruits, vegetables, and flowers from local farms. Purchases are made by bidding at the auction every Monday, Wednesday and Friday during growing season. Sales start at 2pm.

4053 State Route 41 S. Bainbridge, Ohio 45612

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22 | Tour Highland County Visit Amish Country

Drive through the country to visit the many Amish and Mennonite owned farms and stores in and around Highland County for a glimpse into this peaceful community

• Perennials • Annuals Hand (try Tossed Hot the • Hangin Baskets Pretzels Pretzel Daily Sandwiches • Bedding Plants • Container Garden Combos • Plants and Seeds for Vegtetable Gardens Now featuring FRESH MADE REUBEN SANDWICHES Fresh Ground Coffee • Brownies • Apple Fritters Pies • Dinner Rolls • Cookies • Fry Pies • Donuts Cinnamon Rolls • Pumpkin Rolls • Breads • Cakes Take 50 East to Barrett Mill Rd ,Turn Right then right on Baked Fresh - On the Farm Cynthiana Road 3/4 miles. Watch for signs. Savor the taste of “made from scratch” 14415 Cynthiana Rd. • Hillsboro, Ohio Open Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday 8a.m. - 5 p.m. • Closed Sundays Spring Hours: M-F 8am to 8pm • Sat 8am to 5pm

4918 St. Rt. 41-S, Bainbridge, OH OH-70118831 OH-70118836 40957550 OH-70029992 Tour Highland County | 23 Bygone era restored in Hillsboro

Contributed Story by David Wright

When Susan Davis and something incorporating light, a dining room with Steve Thompson bought all three – The Hillsboro a table for eight, a study a house at 246 E. Main House. While the business with the original fireplace, Street in Hillsboro, they is best described as a a modern kitchen and weren’t quite sure what bed and breakfast, Davis bathroom, and rear entry to do with it. dubbed it a “B-and- with a wall of original no-B,” because she brick. The couple mulled using doesn’t cook – except to it for housing funeral leave a pate of muffins Up a winding staircase guests, since Thompson in the kitchen for hungry flanked by the home’s is the proprietor of the early risers. However, original banister is small Thompson Funeral Home several restaurants study with a bookcase full directly across the street, around town have agreed of paperbacks and board or for a space to throw to provide catered buffet games. Each of the three parties, or simply as a meals in the future, bedrooms – one with miscellaneous lodging for and Davis said uptown a queen bed, one with people coming through Hillsboro has plenty of twin beds, and a master town. dinning options. You just bedroom with a king- To read let us know what you sized bed, walk-in closet more visit: After weighing want, and we’ll make sure and massive bathroom – https://issuu.com/ their options, you get it,” she said. are equipped with high- thesaltmagazine/docs/ they settled on saltsw071818mfinalfinal speed internet and TVs. The home boasts a Unlike more rural retreats sprawling 2,900 square found in the area, Davis feet with three bedrooms said she wanted The and two and half Hillsboro House to cater bathrooms. The two- to those who didn’t desire story red-brick home to unplug. was constructed in 1906, and while Davis and The centerpiece of the Thompson had to nearly master bedroom is an gut the interior, it still antique fireplace grate maintains the small-town from Thompson’s family elegance of a bygone home in Locust Grove. era. The ground floor is “We’ve just tried to make home to a great-room it so our house is your flooded with natural house, “ said Davis.

Steve Thompson Meghan Davis

937.393.2373

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Eliza Jane Thompson and Imogene Curtis both lived in Hillsboro, 100 years apart. Both were women of faith. Both demonstrated strength in their convictions. Both led women in a peaceful Learn more about march right into the their stories and history books. Eliza Jane many others at Thompson marched for the Highland temperance. Imogene Imogene Curtis Eliza Jane Thompson House Museum, Curtis marched for 151 East Main St., school integration. Hillsboro, OH. Open May-December, Highland County Historical Society Friday and Saturday 1 – 4 pm. (937) 393-3392 Telling Highland County’s History For Over 50 Years www.hchistoricalsociety.weebly.com 211 Harry Sauner Rd • Hillsboro Ohio, 45133

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SOUTHERN OHIO’S 400 ACRE FUN PLACE FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! QA Created in 1971 with just a few campsites and a small lake, Long’s Retreat Family Resort has now grown into one of the top tourist attractions in Southern Ohio! New in 2019, is a second modern, 400 Trailer & Tent Campsites • 28 Cabin Rentals state-of-the-art Swim Beach • Splash Pad • Waterslides shower house facility in the campgrounds. Grand-Prix Style Go Kart Track This makes 2 modern Oasis Indoor Arcade • Paddleboats & Canoes shower houses in Miniature Golf • Carousel • Gyro Xtreme • Kiddie Train • Water Wars • Inﬂatables the campgrounds. Fishing • Volleyball • Basketball • Tennis • General Store • Propane Gas • Firewood Laundry • 2 Shower Houses • Family Reunions • Group Outings We asked Director of Operations Brya Long, what makes the “must do list” when visiting?

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26 | Tour Highland County Serving the Transportation needs of Highland County by providing safe & reliable transportation services Working to keep Highland County MOVING! FRS Transportation, HCCAO, Chris Hopkins Transportation, Carpenters House of Prayer/Shiloh Recovery Services are providers of various types of transportation in Highland County. • NET/TANF/Title XX Transportation Services: We provide non-emergency Medicaid transportation (NET) services for HCDJFS. We provide educational and employment training transportation through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program of HCDJFS. We provide Title XX transportation services. • Specialized Transportation Program Grant - OverServing the past the 17 Transportation years FRS Transportation needs of Highland has received County 20 handicap accessible vehicles and 4 standard minivans through the STP Grant with theby Ohio providing Department safe & reliable of Transportation’s transportation Office services of Transit. These wheelchair • NET/TANF/Title XX Transportation Services: We provide non- accessible vehicles have helped FRS Transportation to more fullyemergency helpWo Medicaid rkmeeting transportation tothe keep needs (NET) Highland services of forour HCDJFS. Countydisabled M populationOVING! of Highland County. Serving the Transportation We provide educational and employment training transportation through the TemporaryFRS Transportation, Assistance for HCCAONeedy Families, Chris (TANF) Hopkins Transportation, • 2018 Ohioneeds Coordination of Highland Mobility County Management Project - MobilityProgram of HCDJFS. ManagerC Wearpenters provide Title House XX is transportation of working Prayer/Shiloh services. Recoverytowards Services meeting the mobility needs of • Specializedare pr Transportationoviders of various Program types Grant of - transportationOver the past in Highland County. 17 years FRS Transportation has received 20 handicap accessible Highland County through marketing & coordinating of current • NET/TANF/Titletransportation XX Transportation Services: servicesWe provide non-emergency while Medicaid looking transportation (NET) for services funding for HCDJFS. sources to increase by providing safe & reliable transportation services vehiclesWe provide and educational 4 standard and employment minivans training through transportation the STP through Grant the Temporarywith Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) theProgram Ohio of HCDJFS.Department We provide of Transportation’s Title XX transportation Ofﬁ services.ce of Transit. These transportation services and mobility options for those who are notwheelchair• Specialized eligible Transportationaccessible vehicles forProgram Grantanyhave - helpedOver of the past FRSour 17 Transportation years FRSother Transportation types has received 20of handicap funding accessible vehicles sources. Such as: toand more 4 standard fully minivans help meet through the the needs STP Grant of ourwith thedisabled Ohio Department population of Transportation’s of Office of Transit. These wheelchair Highlandaccessible vehicles County. have helped FRS Transportation to more fully help meet the needs of our disabled population of Highland County. • HARTS Fare Program: program offers affordable transportation• 2018 2018 Ohiofor Ohio Coordination those Coordination Mobility who Management Mobility are Project Management elderly,- Mobility Manager Project isdisabled working towards meeting or the mobilityconsidered needs of low income living -H ighlandMobility County Manager through marketingis working & coordinating towards ofmeeting current transportation the mobility services while looking for funding sources to increase within the Hillsboro City Limits or within a 5-mile radius of theneedstransportation center of Highland services andof County mobility Hillsboro. through options for marketing those who are &This not coordinating eligible for service any ofof our other types is of providedfunding sources. Such as: by FRS Transportation by current• HARTS transportationFare Program: program services offers while affordable looking transportation for funding for those sources who are elderly, disabled or considered low income living within the Hillsboro City Limits or within a 5-mile radius of the center of Hillsboro. This service is provided by FRS Transportation by to increase transportation services and mobility options for those purchasing a $20 or $25 HARTS Fare Card for 10 or 5 one waypurchasing trips a $20 ordepending $25 HARTS Fare Card for 10upon or 5 one way tripslocation, depending upon location, handicap, handicap, and age. and age. who• Highland are not County eligible Locally for Developed any of our Transportation other types Plan of :funding Our county sources. transportation plan allows us to apply for FTA grant fund- Suching for as:transportation services for the elderly, disabled, and for employment and employment training. • Highland County Locally Developed Transportation Plan: •Our HARTS Fare county Program: program transportation offers affordable transportation plan allows us to apply for FTA grant fund- forWe those will who arebe elderly, happy disabled to answer or considered any low incomeof your living transportation questions. Working to keep Highland County MOVING! within the Hillsboro City Limits or within a 10-mile radius of the ing for transportation services for the elderly, disabled, and for employmentcenter of Hillsboro. This service and is provided employmentHighland by FRS Transportation Area Rural training. by purchasing a $20 or $25 HARTS Fare Card for 10 or 5 one way FRS Transportation, HCCAO, Chris Hopkins Transportation, trips depending upon location, handicap,Transportation and age. System (HARTS) Carpenters House of Prayer/Shiloh Recovery Services • Highland County Locally Developed provider Transportation vehicles Plan: are Our county transportation plan allows usclearly to apply marked for FTA grant for your areWe providers will of various typesbe of transportationhappy in Highland to County.answer anyfunding forof transportation your services forsafety the elderly,transportation and disabled, easy andidentification. for questions. employment and employment training. For Information Contact Joseph Adray, HARTS/Highland County Mobility Manager at We will be happy to answer any of your transportation(937) 402-6156 Email [email protected] • HCCAO (937) 393-3458 Highland HighlandArea Rural Transportation Area Rural SystemTransportation (HARTS) provider System vehicles (HARTS) are clearlyprovider marked vehicles for your are safetyclearly and easy marked identiﬁ cation. for your For Information Contact Joseph Adray, HARTS/Highland County Mobility Manager at (937) 402-6156 Email [email protected] Website and www.harts4highland.org easy identification. OH-70119698 Funding for this advertisement is partially paid for by ODOT o ce of transit

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Tour Highland County | 27 Dining in Hillsboro

24 Exchange Deli Barnyard Café Bob Evans Frisch’s Big Boy 144 W. Main Street 10940 State Route 124 609 Harry Sauner Road 1285 N. High Street Hillsboro, OH 45133 Hillsboro, OH 45133 Hillsboro, OH 45133 Hillsboro, OH 45133 (937) 402-4729 (937) 466-2332 (937) 393-4976 (937) 393-9973

Alley 21 Beechwood Burger King Giovanni’s Pizza Neighborhood Grille Carryout & Pizza 1255 N. High Street 1200 N. High Street 1086 N. High Street 6501 Beechwood Road Hillsboro, OH 45133 Hillsboro, OH 45133 Hillsboro, OH 45133 Hillsboro, OH 45133 (937) 393-5583 (937) 402-4323 (937) 840-0200 (937) 393-4353 Classic’s Diner Gold Star Chili Arby’s Restaurant Big Ernie’s Pizza 1581 N. High Street 585 Harry Sauner Road 1279 N. High Street 530 Harry Sauner Road Hillsboro, OH 45133 Hillsboro, OH 45133 Hillsboro, OH 45133 Hillsboro, OH 45133 (937) 393-3923 (937) 393-4422 (937) 393-5611 (937) 393-8500 Cowaburger Holtfield Station 1468 N. High Street 620 S. High Street Hillsboro, OH 45133 Hillsboro, OH 45133 (937) 393-3833 (937) 402-4200

Dairy Queen Joey’s Pizza 1000 W. Main Street 6941 State Route 753 Hillsboro, OH 45133 Hillsboro, OH 45133 (937) 393-2344 (937) 393-1446

Domino’s Pizza Kentucky Fried Chicken How “Bout 132 W. Main Street 301 Chillicothe Avenue Hillsboro, OH 45133 Hillsboro, OH 45133 That (937) 393-9941 (937) 393-3454 Try our crave - worthy Pizza” • Calzones • Wings • Burgers • Pasta • Subs • Salads Dair y C K u Dine In | Takeout | Delivery & p Ice Cream S Treats 834 S. High Street Hillsboro OH 45133 Great Food S Miniature 937-393-8500 u n! Golf OH-70120750 mmer Fu OH-70120023 www.bigerniespizza.com 5562 US 50 Hillsboro, Ohio 45133 • 937-393-2448

28 | Tour Highland County LaCascada Ponderosa 140 Roberts Lane Restaurant Hillsboro, OH 45133 545 S. High Street (937) 393-8861 Hillsboro, OH 45133 (937) 393-4007 Little Caesars Pizza 100 Harry Sauner Road Rocky Road Hillsboro, OH 45133 Sub Shop (937) 402-4571 11113 North Shore Drive Hillsboro, OH 45133 McDonald’s (937) 393-4799 1474 N. High Street Hillsboro, OH 45133 S&K Dairy Cup (937) 393-1233 5562 US Route 50 West Hillsboro, OH 45133 Momma’s (937) 393-2448 West Main Café 131 W. Main Street Subway Hillsboro, OH 45133 540 Harry Sauner Road (937) 393-4090 Hillsboro, OH 45133 (937) 393-1440 No. 1 Chinese Buffet 1092 N. High Street Taco Bell Hillsboro, OH 45133 1235 N. High Street (937) 393-2338 Hillsboro, OH 45133 (937) 393-2488 Old Y Restaurant 1940 US 62 South The Frog & Club Winchester, OH 45697 Restaurant BEECHWOOD (937) 442-3222 451 Danville Pike Hillsboro, OH 45133 CARRYOUT & PIZZA Pizza Hut Delivery (937) 402-4108 Serving you with the best pizza 201 S. High Street and subs around Rocky Fork Lake Hillsboro, OH 45133 Wendy’s (937) 393-9933 900 N. High Street PIZZA • WINGS • SUBS • FISH Hillsboro, OH 45133 BURGERS • SHRIMP Pizza Hut (937) 393-5256 Dine In/Carryout APPETIZERS 1461 N. High Street White’s Cake Box ~ OPEN YEAR ROUND ~ Hillsboro, OH 45133 118 E. Main Street (937) 393-5718 Hillsboro, OH 45133 (937) 393-4841 393-4353 WE DELIVER!! Food • Beer • Cigarettes OH-70125028

6501 Beechwood Lane Hillsboro, Ohio 45133 (On the corner of North Shore & Beechwood) www.beechwoodpizza.com

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Tour Highland County | 31 Visit Fort Hill

Fort Hill Archaeological Preserve protects a 2000 year old large earthen-walled

ceremonial enclosure on its flat ridgetop and shelters one of the finest and oldest

forests in Ohio. Eleven miles of trails immerse hikers in the beauty of Ohio’s Appalachian

hill-country. Free to the public. Open daily. See website for details.

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