Hospice of Hope-Ohio Valley cuts the ribbon at the entrance to the new facility in Mt. Orab during the Oct. 11 building dedication ceremony. From the left, are Hospice board member Ralph Williams, Hospice Strategic Planning Committee Chairman Bob Valentine, Hospice Board Chairman Warren Markwell, Hospice Team Facilitator Lisa Reveal, Hospice board member Marilyn Pattison, Hospice board member Paul Hall, Senator Tom Niehaus and Brown County Chamber of Commerce Director Ray Becraft.

"We've been in this community for years now. This (new facility) gives us a better physical presence, letting people know that we're here to stay," said Hospice of Hope Director of Development and Public Relations Michael Parker. "We built a multi-million dollar facility to put in our community that's able to withstand the growth.

"We're going to grow."

Members of the Mt. Orab community took the time to express their opinions regarding the medical services Hospice of Hope-Ohio Valley continues to provide for the residents of Brown County.

"Everybody that I've ever heard (speak of Hospice of Hope services) had good things to say," said Mt. Orab resident Beverly Eyre.

There were 115 people who attended the Oct. 11 facility dedication ceremony in support of Hospice of Hope efforts to provide services to Brown County.

Hospice Executive Director Kavin Cartmell addressed attendees regarding the project.

"It really is truly an exciting event today to dedicate our new home in Mt. Orab. A project like this takes many hands and many hearts," said Cartmell. "We were able to obtain a beautiful building that's very functional."

Cartmell also gave credit to the Village of Mt. Orab, including Mt. Orab Mayor Bruce Lunsford, for providing assistance with the search for land to construct the new facility.

Chaplain David Wirth led the group in prayer.

State Senator Tom Niehaus, on behalf of the Senate and Senate president Bill Harris, awarded Hospice of Hope-Ohio Valley with a letter of recognition.

"Recognition of this special event is a fitting tribute to Hospice of Hope, for it has achieved a remarkable record of service in the area," said Niehaus.

With Mayor Bruce Lunsford unable to attend, Ray Becraft was asked to speak on behalf of the Brown County Chamber of Commerce.

"Forget the building and forget the location, but just look at the services that you (Hospice of Hope) are providing for the community. That's what is exciting," said Becraft. "From a Chamber (of Commerce) perspective, we're certainly proud."
Hospice of Hope-Ohio Valley held a dedication ceremony Wednesday for its new building.

Employees and board members gathered on Hughes Boulevard in Mt. Orab for the dedication of the 6,800-square-foot facility. Inside the building are administrative offices, stations for nurses and certified nurses aides and a home base for a team physician.

The new facility in Brown County is a huge step in the right direction for Hospice.

"We've been in this community for years now. This (new facility) gives us a better physical presence, letting people know that we're here to stay," said Hospice of Hope Director of Development and Public Relations Michael Parker. "We built a multi-million dollar facility to put in our community that's able to withstand the growth.

"We're going to grow."

Members of the Mt. Orab community took the time to express their opinions regarding the medical services Hospice of Hope-Ohio Valley continues to provide for the residents of Brown County.

"Everybody that I've ever heard (speak of Hospice of Hope services) had good things to say," said Mt. Orab resident Beverly Eyre.

There were 115 people who attended the Oct. 11 facility dedication ceremony in support of Hospice of Hope efforts to provide services to Brown County.

Hospice Executive Director Kavin Cartmell addressed attendees regarding the project.

"It really is truly an exciting event today to dedicate our new home in Mt. Orab. A project like this takes many hands and many hearts," said Cartmell. "We were able to obtain a beautiful building that's very functional."

Cartmell also gave credit to the Village of Mt. Orab, including Mt. Orab Mayor Bruce Lunsford, for providing assistance with the search for land to construct the new facility.

Chaplain David Wirth led the group in prayer.

State Senator Tom Niehaus, on behalf of the Senate and Senate president Bill Harris, awarded Hospice of Hope-Ohio Valley with a letter of recognition.

"Recognition of this special event is a fitting tribute to Hospice of Hope, for it has achieved a remarkable record of service in the area," said Niehaus.

With Mayor Bruce Lunsford unable to attend, Ray Becraft was asked to speak on behalf of the Brown County Chamber of Commerce.

"Forget the building and forget the location, but just look at the services that you (Hospice of Hope) are providing for the community. That's what is exciting," said Becraft. "From a Chamber (of Commerce) perspective, we're certainly proud."
Hospice of Hope-Ohio Valley held a dedication ceremony Wednesday for its new building.

Employees and board members gathered on Hughes Boulevard in Mt. Orab for the dedication of the 6,800-square-foot facility. Inside the building are administrative offices, stations for nurses and certified nurses aides and a home base for a team physician.

The new facility in Brown County is a huge step in the right direction for Hospice.

"We've been in this community for years now. This (new facility) gives us a better physical presence, letting people know that we're here to stay," said Hospice of Hope Director of Development and Public Relations Michael Parker. "We built a multi-million dollar facility to put in our community that's able to withstand the growth.

"We're going to grow."

Members of the Mt. Orab community took the time to express their opinions regarding the medical services Hospice of Hope-Ohio Valley continues to provide for the residents of Brown County.

"Everybody that I've ever heard (speak of Hospice of Hope services) had good things to say," said Mt. Orab resident Beverly Eyre.

There were 115 people who attended the Oct. 11 facility dedication ceremony in support of Hospice of Hope efforts to provide services to Brown County.

Hospice Executive Director Kavin Cartmell addressed attendees regarding the project.

"It really is truly an exciting event today to dedicate our new home in Mt. Orab. A project like this takes many hands and many hearts," said Cartmell. "We were able to obtain a beautiful building that's very functional."

Cartmell also gave credit to the Village of Mt. Orab, including Mt. Orab Mayor Bruce Lunsford, for providing assistance with the search for land to construct the new facility.

Chaplain David Wirth led the group in prayer.

State Senator Tom Niehaus, on behalf of the Senate and Senate president Bill Harris, awarded Hospice of Hope-Ohio Valley with a letter of recognition.

"Recognition of this special event is a fitting tribute to Hospice of Hope, for it has achieved a remarkable record of service in the area," said Niehaus.

With Mayor Bruce Lunsford unable to attend, Ray Becraft was asked to speak on behalf of the Brown County Chamber of Commerce.

"Forget the building and forget the location, but just look at the services that you (Hospice of Hope) are providing for the community. That's what is exciting," said Becraft. "From a Chamber (of Commerce) perspective, we're certainly proud."

Source: The News Democrat