Hello, my name is Kelly. I am
a sophomore at Downers
Grove North High School in Downers Grove, IL. I play on my school's
volleyball team. I am also involved
in many clubs like Peer Helpers and Class Board. Outside of school,
I enjoy working at Limited Too,
playing club volleyball, and having fun with my friends. I
am the oldest in a family of three girls and I have a dog named Forrest.
I would like to give a
very special thank you to Michael Ontko of the Coshocton County Public
Library. Thank you, once again, Michael, i appreciate everything you helped
me with. Questions or comments for Michael can be sent to this address:
ontkomi@oplin.lib.oh.us
Square mileage of county: 566
Population: 36,131
County Seat: Coshocton
Is there a county road map on the internet: www.coshocton.org/towns.htm
Is there a road construction report on the internet: www.dot.state.oh.us
The best place to camp in the county: Forest Hills Campground
First inhabitants of the area: Indians
Are they still in the area: no
Why: The Trail of Tears
Who were the first European settlers: Irish and German
When did they first settle: mid 1800s
Why: religious persecution
Where did they come from: Ireland and Germany
What famous people from that area: Former President John Quincy Adams
What famous people buried there: William Green (president of the American Federation of Labor) born 1870, died 1952
What kind of weather in the summer: temperate
What is the average temperature in the summer: 75 degrees Fahrenheit
Main economic foundation for county: manufacturing
What reason for living there: quiet, low crime rate
Is the county growing or shrinking: shrinking
Why: lack of employment
Regional food area is known for: Amish
Best place to get it: Holmes County
Is there a natural hot springs: no
Is there a public swimming pool: yes, three
What is the most common wild animal: squirrels, raccoons, deer
What is the most dangerous wild animal: black bear
What is the biggest state political issue that concerns residents: concealed handgun law
What is the biggest national political issue that concerns residents: air and water pollution
What crime is the most common: Theft
What is the worst crime ever committed: multiple murders
Is there an internet listing of county events for the
summer of '99: http://www.coshocton.com/scripts/coshocton/newevent.dbm
Some major events in Coshocton in the summer of '99 are
the Coshocton Canal Festival, the Old Time Music Fest, the Strawberries
and Cream Fest, and the Bank One Hot Air Balloon Festival.
What is the best thing about living in county: quiet pace, low crime rate
What is the worst thing about living in county: pollution
Most interesting thing in county: Roscoe Village (restored canal town)
Most interesting person in county: Jeff Smith (local author)
Who is the best musician of county: Dan Mitchell
What instrument: guitar
Local regional art area is known for: basket making
Who is best artist: Harold Parkhill
Medium: paint
Where is the best ice cream/milkshake: Goshen Dairy
Ever a UFO sighting: 1957
Biggest mystery or legend in county: big foot