Our thoughts and prayers are with our  resident sons and daughters serving overseas in  our  Armed Forces.  They know all too well the value and the sacrifice  that we have paid for our Freedom, and so do our Veterans. Be sure to thank them.

July holds much for our  community. Be sure to check out the calander to see what  is coming up, or you might miss a magical night of music or a very  BIG anniversary for one of our long-time businesses.

Make July a good one.

We have not heard news of anyone being injured from the tornado that came through on Saturday (June 5th), and for that we are thankful. However, our thoughts are with the residents and business owners who have suffered damage to their buildings, or have lost a barn or two.  

The Village’s Water & Sewer  Plant  has continued operations, but suffered some damage too its roof from the tornado.  The village is working to ensure that its services continue as normal so its residents can try to  get back to normal.

Some residents have taken the step of contacting Tuscarawas County Emergency Management Office  to see about relief from the weather from FEMA.   Patty Levengood is the director of the Tuscarawas County EMA and can be e-mailed at LevengoodP@co.tuscarawas.oh.us .   Her department can be contacted (330)308-6670  There has been no promise of help or relief to our knowledge of this  writing.

Please contact Village Hall at (330)852-4112 if we can be of service.    We hope that  June holds better  weather  and a brighter tomorrow ahead.

Our residents will continue too  be in our thoughts.

Got a question for Village Hall?  Contact us using the information  at the bottom of this  page.

The Celebrate Sugarcreek event  is a great way to honor those who continue to give back to the Sugarcreek Community by honoring them for their efforts, which reflect the same values and commitment that the awards namesake gave to Sugarcreek when it was in its infancy.  The event  is to be held at Sweet Basil on E. Main St. at 5:15 p.m. on April 24th.

You’ll also notice  some street cleaning, maintenance and much much more happening  around the village.   Contact Village Hall if you have questions about  potholes  or  village services.   For information  on events that may interest prospective visitors, look at the events calendar on our Visit Sugarcreek pages.

Have  a  great April.

Sugarcreek Web Administrator.

That generally opens up the town for tourist season as well as community clean up and other initiatives to maintain and improve our village infrastructure. Take care out there.

Here are some Facts about March from Wikipedia:

March About this sound (pronunciation) (help·info) is the third month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, and one of the seven months which are 31 days long.

March in the Southern Hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent of September in the Northern Hemisphere.

The name of March comes from ancient Rome, when March was the first month of the year and named Martius after Mars, the Roman god of war. In Rome, where the climate is Mediterranean, March is the first month of spring, a logical point for the beginning of the year as well as the start of the military campaign season. January became the first month of the calendar year either under King Numa Pompilius (circa 713 BCE) or under the Decemvirs about 450 BCE (Roman writers differ).The numbered year began on March 1 in Russia until the end of the fifteenth century. Great Britain and her colonies continued to use March 25 until 1752, which was when they ultimately adopted the Gregorian calendar. Many other cultures and religions still celebrate the beginning of the New Year in March.

In Finnish, the month is called maaliskuu, which originates from maallinen kuu, meaning earthy month, because during maaliskuu, earth finally became visible under the snow. In Ukrainian, the month is called березень, meaning birch tree. Historical names for March include the Saxon Lentmonat, named after the equinox and gradual lengthening of days, and the eventual namesake of Lent. Saxons also called March Rhed-monat or Hreth-monath (deriving from their goddess Rhedam/Hreth), and Angles called it Hyld-monath.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Village Offices at (330)852-4112. We will let you know if anything comes up.

If you need  to report a power outage, please click AEP Ohio, our village’s electric provider. You can also call their toll free number at (800) 277-2177.   In addition, the AEP site provides information for what to do in your home in the event of a power outage. You may find this information  helpful.

Street Department employees and their Superintendent, Matt Miller, are prepared for what lays ahead this winter.  If you have a waterline break or other issue please contact our village offices immediately at (330)852-4112 during business hours or notify the police department after normal business hours by calling them directly at (330)852-2212, so they can notify the village’s emergency contacts after hours and help to get those issues addressed in a quick and efficient manner.

Street Department employees and their Superintendent, Matt Miller, are prepared for what lays ahead this winter.  If you have a waterline break or other issue please contact our village offices immediately at (330)852-4112 during business hours or notify the police department after normal business hours by calling them directly at (330)852-2212, so they can notify the village’s emergency contacts after hours and help to get those issues addressed in a quick and efficient manner.

Please be safe this winter and enjoy your Holidays.

Sugarcreek Web Administrator

On Wednesday November 11, 2009 all village offices will be closed in observation of Veterans Day and the offices will again be closed on Thanksgiving.

There are many events that take place in Sugarcreek during the month of November so mark your calendars and plan on joining us on the 27^th for our annual Christmas on the Square, and annual candle lighting ceremony, and then on the 28^th its Breakfast with Santa at 8am at the Sugarcreek United Methodist Church.

Jeremiah M. Johnson
Village of Sugarcreek, Mayor

Meanwhile, we have a number of important dates and items going on yet this month and I want to make a note of them here:

• Flushing of Fire Hydrants October 25 to October 29 from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. Residents should run their water until it become clear, as hydrant flushing sometimes affects residential water.
• Leaf Pickup beings Monday October 19 at 7 a.m. Residents are encouraged to have their leaves and debris by the curb at that time.  It will continue every Monday until  our street superintendent, Matt Miller, deems that it  is no longer necessary and all of the leaves are down.
• October 24 is the Fire Department’s Soup & Salad Dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. at the fire station. Get out and support a good cause. They do a lot  for our community.
• Halloween will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Oct. 31 with community Halloween held at Miller Ave. at 3 p.m.

I hope all of you have a safe and happy Halloween. If you have any questions, contact us at village hall or send me an e-mail.