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In 2013, Buckeye Hills-Hocking Valley Regional Development District celebrated 45 years! Over the decades there has been one
constant – a steadfast devotion to the people and communities of the region. Empowering leaders with information, providing
access to state and federal grants, and supporting regional endeavors are the long-term hallmarks of Buckeye Hills.
The Buckeye Hills 2013 Annual Report features many accomplishments from the past 12 months. It also highlights manyprograms that serve the region. Please review the report and share it with your community so everyone gains a better
understanding of the services Buckeye Hills provides as a regional council – a public organization that fosters collaboration and
works to solve regional issues.
As a regional council partner with member counties and communities, we remain dedicated to working cooperatively with local
stakeholders improve the region. Within the report are the numbers that represent stories of individuals, communities, and a
region that was better served because of the existence of Buckeye Hills – 45 years later.
Basic public infrastructure for water, transportation and community services remains a fundamental building block of the
programs at Buckeye Hills. By administering grants and programs for communities and for individuals, Buckeye Hills continues to
thrive in meeting its mission. Whether reaching out to the region’s aging in need of in-home assistance, providing communities
with planning support, or serving as advocates on the state and national level, the professional staff at Buckeye Hills serves with
dedication and compassion. The 54 employees of Buckeye Hills have a total of 324 years of service in their current positions and
468 years of service with the organization!
Now, more than 45 years later, as an organization governed by local officials along with private sector and community
representatives, Buckeye Hills continues to develop and implement creative partnerships and solutions to better assist local
communities and the greater region! Buckeye Hills is pleased to be a partner for Appalachia taking a long-term and holistic view
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The Buckeye Hills-Hocking Valley Regional Development District (BHHVRDD), was created as an agency established by agreement
among its members pursuant to Sec tion 167.01-08 of the Ohio Revised Code. The agency is organized as a voluntary organization of local government po litical subdivisions in Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Perry and Washington Counties to foster acooperative effort in regional planning, programming, and the implementing of regional plans and programs. The agency is alsoorganized as a forum for the discussion and study of common problems of a regional nature, and for the development of policy andaction recommendations relating thereto.
The General Policy Council is composed of 2/3 elected public offic ials and 1/3 private citizens representing principal community orregional interest groups including, but not limited to: commerce, labor, industry, agriculture, education, health, senior citizens, andlow-income and minority groups. (Executive Committee in bold.)
Monroe County John Curtis John Pyles
Morgan CountyRon Moore, VPTim VanHorn
Hocking CountyMartin IrvineClark SheetsGary Starner, PresidentKen Wilson
Meigs CountyBrian Howard
Tim IhleRandy Smith
AAA8 Regional Advisory Council
The AAA8 Regional Advisory Council (RAC ) serves as a liaison between Seniors and their local County Councils on Aging. The RAC is
formed of representatives from those County Councils on Aging and other AAA8 appointees. (County Commissioners in bold.)
J oe Gage Housing C oordinatorKaci Gray, RN Case ManagerMirya Hanes Secretary/ReceptionistBelinda Hawks, RN Case ManagerDawn Hedges, RN Case ManagerBrandi Hesson, CIRS-A Information & Referral SpecialistCynthia Hintz, RN Case Manager
J im Hooper, LSW Case ManagerChristy Horn, RN Case Manager