YOUR LOCAL MEDICARE ADVISORS
April 10, 2025 The Beacon • 7
Ohio libraries asking patrons to call state officials over funds
Ohio libraries are asking their patrons to contact Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman and Rep. Mark Hiner and tell them not to cut Ohio’ s public libraries. The Ohio House of Representatives introduced its version of the proposed state budget, which eliminates the Public Library Fund, a fund that provides 51 % of total funding to Ohio’ s public libraries. The proposal creates a line-item appropriation representing a $ 100 million loss to library funding compared to Gov. Mike DeWine’ s proposal( 1.75 % of General Revenue Fund to PLF).
Funds received from the Public Library Fund to Coshocton County District Library( Coshocton location, West Lafayette Branch Library and Bookmobile) represent 75 %( 2024) of the library’ s total revenue. These funds support the following:
— Library programming for all ages: early childhood literacy, Summer Reading Program, history programs, book clubs and more.
— Collection additions
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Funds received from the Public Library Fund to Coshocton County District Library( Coshocton location, West Lafayette Branch Library and Bookmobile) represent 75 %( 2024) of the library’ s total revenue.
in a variety of formats: print books for all ages, DVDs, audiobooks, magazines, newspapers, and special collections such as yard games, Tonieboxes and Tonies, adult activity kits, mobile hot spots and more.
— Hoopla Digital: digital audio, e-books, music, streaming television shows and movies.
— Mobile Printing: a service that allows you to print from a device( cellphone, laptop, et cetera).
— ProQuest Historical Newspaper Index: access to digital newspaper archive.
— Value Line: access to digital investment research.
Ohio libraries are currently operating with the same level of funding as 25 years ago. Ohio libraries are asking their patrons to tell Huffman and Hiner the following:
— Don’ t cut Ohio’ s public libraries.
— Restore the Public Library Fund to 1.75 % of the General Revenue Fund.
— Include a personal story about how the library makes a difference in your life and impacts the lives of others.
Huffman can be reached at rep78 @ ohiohouse. gov or 614-466-6344. Hiner can be reached at rep98 @ ohiohouse. gov or 614-466-2994.
SUPPORT SENIOR FUND
Mickey Arnold, along with her husband, Bob, moved to West Lafayette, Ohio in 1960. Mickey and Bob were born, raised, and met in Zanesville, Ohio.
Mickey has long been known in Coshocton County for providing rentals at a low cost to people in need of a helping hand.
For over 50 years Bob provided dental services and made custom dentures for patients at his West Lafayette dental office.
Bob passed away in 2018, and not long after, in 2019, Mickey fell ill to a debilitating case of face shingles. During her unfortunate illness, Mickey lost ownership of her home. With no house or assets left to her name, she is now determined to find a way to downsize into an affordable living space.
If you have been touched in some way by Mickey or Bob’ s kindness over the years or have experienced a similar family experience and would like to make a donation to the I Know Mickey fund, thank you so very much.
Donations can be sent in the form of a check to:
YOUR LOCAL MEDICARE ADVISORS
Here to help!
740-502-2784
RHONDA K. KRAUS, MSW Licensed Insurance Broker
603 S 2nd St, Coshocton OH 43812 www. SeniorBenefitAdvantage. com
“ For accommodations of individuals with special needs at events, please call < 740-502-2784 >/ TTY: 711.” We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 13 organizations which offer 87 plans in your area. Please contact Medicare. gov or 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program( SHIP) to get information on all your options.” Calling the number above will connect you with a licensed insurance broker.
I KNOW MICKEY Fund P. O. Box 213 West Lafayette, OH 43845
Or a donation can be made in person to:
I KNOW MICKEY Fund at the Home Loan Savings Bank at 503 W. Main St., West Lafayette, OH 43845, or any Home Loan office.
Thank you in advance for your kindness to Mickey Arnold.
Please attach your name and address if you can. Mickey would very much like to send thank you notes to all those who are able to help her.
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