Go crazy in the countryside in the silence of the city

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1 Go crazy in the countryside in the silence of the city

2 The location of Somero

3 Finland Proper 2009 Vakka-Suomi Vakka-Suomi Loimaan seutu Loimaa Region Turun seutu Turku Region Salon seutu Salo Region Turunmaa Turunmaa, Åboland

4 The Ox Road of Häme

5 SOMERO - past and present The history of Somero began in the 14th century, when it was mentioned in written documents for the first time Located along the famous Ox Road of Häme The municipality was established in 1867 Somerniemi was joined with Somero in 1977 Moved from the province of Häme to the province of Turku and Pori in 1990 Currently belongs to the province of Western Finland Became a city on Area 698 km 2 Population ( ) 9402 Income tax (%) 18,5 Property tax rate general 0,6%, permanent residences 0,32%, other 0,9% City council: Centre Party 15 Social Democratic Party of Finland 8 National Coalition Party 6 True Finns 2 Finnish Christian Democrats 2 Left Alliance 2

6 Economy and business Economic structure Agriculture and forestry 14 % Processing 30 % Services 56 % Self-sufficiency in employment 80% Unemployment rate (in July 2010) 9,8 % Budget for fiscal year mil. Loan stock/inhabitant 387 Number of businesses (including farms) 1098 Affiliates Someron Lämpö Oy Someron Vesihuolto Oy Someron Talkkari Oy Kiinteistö Oy Somerasunnot

7 Organizational chart

8 Organizational chart Kaupunginvaltuusto City Council Keskusvaalilautakunta - Central Election Committee Tarkastuslautakunta Audit Committee Kaupunginhallitus - City Board Kaupunginjohtaja - The Mayor Talous- ja hallintotoimi Department of Administration and Economy Perusturvatoimi Department of Social and Municipal Healthcare Services Sivistystoimi Education Department Tekninen toimi Department of Environment and Technical Services Elinkeinolautakunta Board of Economic Development Maaseutulautakunta - Board of Agriculture Perusturvalautakunta - Board of Social Services and Health Sivistyslautakunta - Board of Education Tekninen lautakunta Technical Services Board Ympäristölautakunta - Environmental Board

9 Liikunta ry Established in 1995 Manages and develops the sports functions in co-operation with the city of Somero Has 9 local sports associations and the city of Somero as members Manages the sports grounds and facilities owned by the city of Somero Multipurpose hall Swimming hall Sports grounds Athletic tracks and recreation trails Network of skiing tracks Public beaches Produces health promoting sports services in Somero Fitness training events Instructed group fitness services

10 Kulttuuri ry Established in 2005 Produces cultural services for the city of Somero Has 19 cultural associations and the city of Somero as members Promotes cultural activities in Somero Is led by a cultural producer Cultural estate of Kiiruu can be reserved by associations for different events Events Suviheinä-rock Kulttuuripäivä The Culture Day Kukkajuhla Flowerfestival for children Christmas at Kiiruu

11 Hobbies and interests Kamerakerho A photography club Kuvataideyhdistys An association for Visual Arts Someron Musiikinystävät ry A musical association Naiskuoro Women`s choir Laulumiehet Men`s choir Svengi ry A musical association Somerniemen musiikkiteatteri A musical theatre Tupanäyttämö Summer theatre Monokas Floor dance association Kiiruun kulttuuritila Cultural estate of Kiiruu Kulttuuritalo Ahola Cultural house Youth centre Jukola Seurojentalo - Associations house Movie theatre Multipurpose hall Ball hall Swimming hall Ice hall Gym/Fitness centre Budo centre The Martha Organization of Somero Novotan-surfaced running track Somerniemi-association Artificial grass field Somero-association Paddling route (30 km) Someron Syke Sports association 3 illuminated jogging paths and ski Women`s Volleyball in the Finland tracks Volleyball league Orienteering routes and maps Someron Ratsastajat A Riding club Riding ring Someron Urheiluautoilijat A motor Motor sports area SOMURA sports association Bowling alley

12 Well-known people related to culture and leisure Unto Mononen Rauli Badding Somerjoki M.A. Numminen Pentti Nikula Kauko Nyström Kaari Utrio Kai Linnilä Helvi Hämäläinen Liisa Vitali Jacob Ritz Abraham Achrenius Juhani Harri Kaija Aarikka Seppo Manninen Pirkko Mäkelä Markku Toikka Rita Rauteva-Tuomainen Risto Rasa Hannu Tuomainen Minna Nikkanen Keanne van de Kreeke

13 Places to visit Somerniemi Summer Market The Ox Road of Häme and Kuninkaiden kivet Atelier Hiidenlinna Mäkilä Tractor Museum Kärsälä s Rose Farm Badding kiosk Paratiisi Pellavakeskus The Linen Centre Villa Tauro Astrological Theme Park and Summer Café Farm accomodation Häntälän notkot and other guided tours Hovimäki camping

14 Established events Ruokava Food and handicraft fair The International Pole Vault Carnival Suviheinä-week in July (approx. 30 events) Porsasjuhlat-festival Summer theatres Ol Hollill event Dance pavillions of Esakallio, Teeriharju and Ämyri Somero Sydämessä a street dance in the town centre Savi Palaa - event Somero Soikoon - Songwriting competition Unto Mononen dance contest

15 Nature and the environment There are over 2000 summer cottages in Somero Plenty of lakes for fishing Altogether over 100 lakes Häntälän notkot a nature trail in the river valleys Esakallio Hovimäki hiking route Protected species: Red water lily The Clouded apollo Rare species: The Titania`s Fritillary Corydalis solida Lesser celandine Dropwort

16 The lively villages There are up to 50 villages in Somero A sense of village community and action Village associations Small Farmers associations Agricultural associations and associations for home economics Villages have their own common places to get together village events e.g. Savi Palaa Village schools function in Pitkäjärvi Lahti Oinasjärvi Ollila Häntälä Terttilä The village advisory boards

17 The largest employers and businesses The situation on The city of Somero 560 Laukamo group 180 S-group 70 Lamminniemi health care centre 55 The Finnish savings bank in Somero 51 Kart Oy 30 Jaatimet Oy 30 Arskametalli Oy 30 The Parish Union of Somero 23 Op-Pohjola bank 22 Itella sorting centre 20 K-Supermarket 19 Merivirta Oy 18 Rauta-Maatalous M. Kuosa Oy 18

18 Services offered by the city of Somero 4 kindergartens 8 elementary schools A junior high school A high school/gymnasium Youth center Jukola A Health Centre, 4 medical doctors and 2 wards A dental clinic, 5 dentists A retirement home, 2 group homes A home care service Services for people with intellectual disabilities Rental apartments New property for detached houses