Dear Editor:

Based on voter results Belmont County voters have shown a strong support for the Senior Renewal Levy. Belmont County Board of Trustees wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Belmont County voters on behalf of our seniors, who will directly benefit from this levy.

We are especially grateful for this show of support during challenging economic times when many families are struggling to make ends meet. It is truly gratifying to know how much the community supports our seniors. Our deep appreciation goes to BSS staff for all their hard work to provide support for our seniors that our Community can be proud of.

These services include Transportation, Personal Care, Homemaking, Home Delivered Meals (meals on wheels), Congregate Meals, and for socialization, Belmont Senior Services operates 10 senior centers scattered across the county. It is through provision of these services that the organization strives to prevent, or at least postpone, for as long as possible, nursing home placement of Belmont County’s frail elderly. While Belmont County is a very rural county located in the Appalachian region, it has the distinction of having the second highest percentage of elderly population in the State of Ohio.

Peggy Meola

Belmont Senior Services, Inc.

Board of Trustee