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Lee found guilty on charges involving child pornography

Stark coroner releases Sikon’s cause of death

By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent

By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent

Gary Lee, Jr., age 46, of Carrollton, went to trial Monday, Jan. 27, on two second-degree felony counts of pandering sexually-oriented material involving a minor and two third-degree felony counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor.

Twelve jurors plus two alternates were seated, and Lee pled not guilty before Carroll County Common Pleas Judge Michael V. Repella II. County Prosecutor Steven Barnett presented evidence that included photographs printed from a SD card found during a search of Lee’s living quarters at his parents’ house on Jasmine Road.

Captain Robert Watson of the Carroll County Sheriff’s department said that he and other officers executed the search warrant in April 2019.

“It was in the basement, in a finished basement. There was a wash room, pantry, bathroom, and the rest was an open area,” said Watson. Digital devices were

The Stark County coroner has released preliminary findings regarding the death of Robert Sikon III. The coroner determined that Sikon died as a result of multiple gun shot wounds to the upper part of his body.

The initial toxicology report shows that Sikon had “acute methamphetamines” in his system.

Sikon died Saturday, November 16, at the intersection of state Route 171 and Arrow Road in New Harrisburg during a traffic stop.

A Carroll County sheriff deputy was investigating an earlier accident when he recognized Sikon as a passenger in a vehicle being driven by a female on state Route 171 shortly before noon.

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Aware that there were outstanding warrants for Sikon, the deputy followed the truck and indicated for the driver to pull over. The driver pulled over and placed her hands out of the window of the vehicle as directed by the deputy.

Sikon also put his hands out of the window but then allegedly dropped something back into the vehicle.

After being removed from the vehicle, Sikon allegedly struggled with the deputy, who was trying to place handcuffs on him.

Despite continued warnings, Sikon continued the struggle and attempted to flee. The deputy allegedly told Sikon several times to stop or he would shoot. Sikon refused and was shot by the deputy.

According to Sheriff Dale Williams, the deputy remains on administrative leave from the sheriff’s department.

FPS Photo / Nancy Schaar

Gary Lee Jr. faced the camera while waiting for Common Pleas Court Judge Michael Repella to enter the courtroom Monday. Lee was on trial for pandering sexually-oriented material involving a minor and pandering obscenity involving a minor.

Carrollton man found guilty of attempted murder

By JORDAN MILLER FPS Sports Editor Arthur S. Ginier III, 41, of Carrollton, was found guilty Monday, Jan. 27, of multiple charges, including attempted murder, in Tuscarawas County Common Pleas Court.

Ginier was involved in a stabbing last August in Dover and charged with felonious assault and two counts of grand theft auto. As part of an agreement with the Tuscarawas County prosecutor’s office, he changed his plea

from not guilty to no contest. Common Pleas Judge Edward O’Farrell dismissed Ginier’s charge of aggravated robbery in exchange for the plea.

He is set for sentencing on March 19.

Ginier will serve at least seven years with a possibility of 10.5 years maximum for the combined charges. He will remain in the county jail without bond until his sentencing.

It is alledged that Ginier and his codefendent, Kimberly D. Jarvis, 35, of Uhrichsville, stabbed a 23-year-old man while stealing his truck on Aug. 25, 2019. The truck was later found abandoned.

ARTHUR S. GINIER III FPS Photo / Don Rutledge

Second Street closed for courthouse work

Second Street Southeast in Carrollton was closed Tuesday afternoon so crews working on the courthouse could move a large crane on to the street.

This allowed crews to be lifted to the courthouse roof to plug the chimneys.

Carrollton council looks at ambulance providers

By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent

FPS Photo / Kimberly Lewis

Preparing for Boy Scout Troop 141’s annual ham dinner and silent auction are (from left) Carter Zeedyk, Cooper Becknell, Richard Johnson, Landon Brown, Wryden Prinkey, Wrysen Prinkey, Graden Cook and Marcus Colvin. The dinner will be held 4:30-7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, in the Carrollton Elementary cafeteria.

Tickets on sale now for Troop’s annual ham dinner Feb. 17 Tickets are on sale now for Boy Scout Troop 141’s annual ham dinner and silent auction planned for Presidents’ Day, Feb. 17.

Scouts will be serving the meal 4:30-7 p.m. at the Carrollton Elementary School cafeteria, formerly the high school, 252 Third St. S.E., Carrollton.

The menu feautres ham, scalloped potatoes, creme corn, dessert, bread and butter and a drink. The cost is $10 for adults and $6 for children ages 4-12.

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Tickets may be purchased from any scout, at the door or at Betty Kaye’s Bakery.

Scouts will also be selling tickets at Sanders’ Market, Discount Drug Mart and Tractor Supply Country on Saturday, Feb. 1 and 8, from 9 a.m. to noon.

In addition to the meal, there will be more than 50 items in the silent auction.

Proceeds from the event will be used to fund the scouts’ camping trips and projects.

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Former village council member Andy Gonda questioned Mayor William Stoneman at Carrollton Village Council’s Jan. 27 meeting, about two work sessions that were held recently regarding a possible ambulance contract with another department.

Gonda said that in order for the village to join with Quad Ambulance, they would have to charge the same amount that Quad does for service.

Gonda said Quad has a five mill levy that pays for those services.

“The law says that you can’t bring them here from their district without being five mills the same as theirs. Personally, I prefer free ambulance service and not $500 in taxes a year. They have two ambulances. That’s it,” said Gonda.

Stoneman told Gonda that two work sessions were held and the subject came up.

“We’re at baby steps here. We don’t know where this is going. This could die on the vine,” said Stoneman.

Stoneman continued to say that they could have a town hall meeting and they will listen to the people. Stoneman said they would do what is right for the people of the village.

Ken Joseph of EMT Ambulance Service was also in attendance and con-

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firmed that he has a contract with the village to provide emergency services.

Joseph currently maintains two emergency trucks in the village of Carrollton and plans on adding an additional unit in the near future. He asked if there was a problem with his service and stated he has not received any complaints.

Stoneman, village administrator Mark Wells, and council members said they did not know there was a contract for service with Joseph.

Gonda told council that the contract was signed when he previously served for nine years on council. Joseph explained it was a continuing five-year contract and said he will provide a copy of the contract for the mayor, Wells and council members.

Following further discussion, Stoneman set the next work session for Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. in village hall. Joseph was asked to attend this work session.

In other business council: - APPROVED promoting Ben Palmer to assistant street superintendent with a $1 an hour pay increase. There will be a 90-day probation period.

- APPROVED pay increases for employees at the rate 50 cents per hour.

- AUTHORIZED a contract with Engineers and Associates for fieldwork and detailed design for water line replacement projects on Garfield and McKinley avenues.

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COMMON PLEAS COURT (Addresses as listed on Court Records) New Cases Filed Alisa D. Feller, anonymous address, has filed a petition for a domestic violence civil protection order against Ronald D. Feller, Jr. of 906 N. First St., Dennison; temporary protection order issued until Feb. 23 and full hearing on petition set for Feb. 3.

First Guaranty Mortgage Corp. of Irvine, CA, has filed a complaint for money and foreclosure against David Chester Vinson II of 3058 N. Marion St., Apt. 4, Denver, CO, and 11500 Imperial Rd., Magnolia, et al, seeking judgment for $174,167.45, due on a promissory note for $182,446 executed Feb. 18, 2017.

The Huntington National Bank of Columbus has filed a complaint for foreclosure against Carrie Ann Phillips, also known as Carrie Ann Harkless of 61 Glecoe Rd. SE, Dellroy, et al, seeking judgment for $31,843.84 due on a promissory note for $94,500 executed June 19, 2001.

Divorces Granted Wanda J. Porter of 8207 Salineville Rd., Salineville, has been granted a divorce from Willie J. Porter of 303 N. Freedom St., Apt. 3, Ravenna, in a divorce action filed Nov. 7, 2019.

Luella Willaman of 509 W. Plain St., Minerva, has been granted a divorce from Eric M. Willaman of Baton Rouge, LA. A divorce has been granted to each party in the divorce action filed Dec. 18, 2018, by Joseph E. Baxter of 302 Lawrence Rd., Carrollton, vs. Cheryl L. Baxter of 31158 McKaig Rd., Hanoverton.

Criminal Cases Bond has been set at $100,000 cash in the case of Matthew Lee Butler, 37, of 1798 Killian Rd., Akron, who was indicted June 5, 2019, for aggravated possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia offenses; case continued to Jan. 30 for arraignment.

Joel A. Wood, 23, of 3045 Bronze Rd. NW, Carrollton, has entered a not guilty plea to a Jan. 8 indictment charging him with improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle; defendant released on $25,000 recognizance bond and case continued to Jan. 30 for pre-trial.

Two cases against Joshua L.

Morris, 35, of 430 Aultman Ave., Apt. 1, Canton, have been continued to Jan. 30 for a merits hearing on a violation of a five-year probation imposed Oct. 7, 2019, upon conviction of breaking and entering and aggravated possession of drugs and violation of a five-year probation imposed Oct. 4, 2019, upon conviction of aggravated possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia offenses.

Probable cause has been found that April D. Dycus, 30, of 15 Culler Rd., Apt. D, Weirton, WV, has violated a three-year probation imposed Oct. 31, 2109, upon conviction of possession of cocaine, possessing drug abuse instruments and drug paraphernalia offenses; bond set at $50,000 cash or surety and case continued to Jan. 30 for pre-trial.

Probable cause has been found that David B. Reeger, 34, of 38450 Allensworth Dr., Apt. 4, Scio, has violated a five-year reporting probation imposed Feb. 5, 2018, upon conviction of possession of cocaine; bond set at $25,000 cash or surety and case continued to Jan. 30 for a merits hearing.

Aaron J. Liberman, 48, of 288 Copley Rd. Akron, has been sentenced to 24 months in prison upon conviction of aggravated possession of drugs.

At a re-sentencing hearing Jan. 16, the Court found substantial evidence that Richard W. Hubbs, 48, of 3257 Arbor Rd. NE, Carrollton, has violated a five-year reporting probation imposed Nov. 18, 2016, upon conviction of failure to comply with an order or signal of a police officer. Hubbs was sentenced to 12 months in prison and assessed a $500 fine. The prison sentence is to be served consecutive with a separate case in which Hubbs was sentenced to 24 months Nov. 21, 2019, upon conviction of driving under the influence and resisting arrest; defendant given credit for 40 days local jail time.

Not guilty pleas have been entered by the following in separate indictments returned Jan. 8 in which each was charged with one count of aggravated possession of drugs, two counts of possession of dangerous drugs and one count of drug paraphernalia offenses: Timothy Lee Cornell, 23, of 4121 Ruby Rd., Carrollton; Cody A. Passwaters,

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26, of 6155 Macaw Rd. NE, Minerva; Dennis Earl Harrell, 21, of 8050 Roswell Rd. SW, Apt. 1, Sherrodsville; Keith D. Stevenson, 24, of 4033 Milo Rd., Carrollton, and Jud A. Shriner, 19, of 4240 Milo Rd., Carrollton; each was released on $25,000 recognizance bond and their cases were continued to Jan. 30 for pre-trial.

Probable cause has been found that Danny R. Jordan, 31, of 1554 Covina Dr., Columbus, has violated a three-year probation imposed Aug. 24, 2018, upon conviction of domestic violence; defendant released on $25,000 recognizance bond and case continued to Feb. 13 for a pre-trial conference.

William T. Carter Jr., 49, of 379 Darling Dr., Wadsworth, has entered a not guilty plea to a Jan. 8 indictment charging him with aggravated possession of drugs; defendant released on $25,000 recognizance bond and case continued to Jan. 30 for pre-trial.

Andrew R. Butz, 35, of 791 Jones Ave., Apt. C, Carrollton, has entered a not guilty plea to a Jan. 8 indictment charging him with possession of cocaine; defendant released on $25,000 recognizance bond and case continued to Jan. 30 for pre-trial.

Paige M. Clay, 29, of 1117 15th St. NE, Canton, has entered a not guilty plea to a Jan. 8 indictment charging her with aggravated possession of drugs and falsification; defendant released on $25,000 recognizance bond and case continued to Jan. 30 for pre-trial.

Michael A. Fairclough, 29, last known address of 315 S. Main St., Amsterdam, has entered a not guilty plea to a Jan. 8 indictment charging him with burglary and theft from a person in a protected class; defendant found ineligible for bond due to his current prison incarceration; case continued to Jan. 30 for pre-trial.

David R. Lehman, 29, of 23650 Ridge Rd., Minerva, has entered a not guilty plea to a Jan. 8 indictment charging him with domestic violence; defendant released on $10,000 recognizance bond and case continued to Jan. 30 for pre-trial.

Joshua C. Hall, 31, of 6676 Waterloo Rd. SE, Carrollton, has entered a not guilty plea to Jan. 8 indictment charging him

COUNTY MUNICIPAL COURT Carrollton Police Department cases – William Carter Jr. of Wadsworth, marked lanes violation, case ordered dismissed.

Joshua Hall of 6676 Waterloo St. SE, Carrollton, headlight beams violation and muffler/ smoke violation, both cases ordered dismissed. Tristan Acker of Barberton, illegal display of license plates, $25 fine, $70 costs; illegal display of license plates, case dismissed. Lindsey Rakes of 5138 Brocade Dr., Amsterdam, no operators license, $25 fine, $70 costs; expired license plates, $20 fine.

State’s Carrollton Police Department case – Nicole Whitney of 701 Crest St. NW, Carrollton, disorderly conduct, case dismissed by State.

Sheriff’s Department cases - Taylor Rothacher of 217 E. Main St., Bowerston, disorderly conduct, $25 fine, $155 costs, 29 days of a 30-day jail sentence suspended on conditions; disorderly conduct, $25 fine. Gregory Mutton of 7053 Cavalry Rd., Amsterdam, disorderly

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conduct, $100 fine, $200 costs, 17 days of a 30-day jail sentence suspended on conditions. Michael Schnebelen of 1344 Rowland Ave. NE, Canton, driving under the influence $600 fine, $80 costs, 170 days of a 180day jail sentence suspended on conditions, operators license suspended from Dec. 8, 2019 to Dec. 7, 2021; improper license, $25 fine; headlights violation, $25 fine. Scott Harsha of 6232 Largo Rd., Malvern, driving under the influence, case merged; physical control, $350 fine, $70 costs, 180-day jail sentence suspended on conditions; speed (40/35), $25 fine, improper license, case dismissed by State.

Civil Cases New contract note and eviction actions filed during the past week included: Contract Note Actions Ally Bank, c/o Levy & Associates, LLC of Columbus vs.

Dana A. Campbell of 1288 Steubenville Rd. SE, Carroll-

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ton, $9,789.34 LVNV Funding LLC of Greensville, SC, vs. George White of 574 W. Mohawk Dr., Malvern, $2,100.43.

LVNV Funding LLC of Greenville, SC, vs. Christopher Schiavone of 229 S. Lisbon St., Carrollton, $617.11.

LVNV Funding LLC of Greenville, SC, vs. Thomas Crawford of 507 Valley St., Minerva, $1,333.86.

Portfolio Recovery Associates of Norfolk, VA, vs. Brian J. Carroll of 1123 Mallow Rd. NE, Minerva, $3,784.82.

Stark Federal Credit Union of Canton vs. Scott A. Klotz of 121 S. Cline St., Magnolia, $6,721.11.

Portfolio Recovery Associates of Norfolk, VA, vs. Amanda Calhoun of 5304 Antigua Rd. SW, Sherrodsville, $775.36.

Capital One Bank of Richmond, VA, vs. Julie E. Roberts of Box 756, Malvern, $2,389.14.

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with aggravated possession of drugs and carrying a concealed weapon; defendant released on $25,000 bond and case continued to Jan. 30 for pre-trial.

The case of Adam R. McCaulley, 38, of 221 N. Lynnwood Dr., Magnolia, has been continued to Feb. 13 for a merits hearing on a violation of a three-year treatment in lieu of conviction violation imposed Aug. 31, 2018, upon conviction of aggravated possession of drugs.

Jeremy A. Keener, 32, of 11034 Bower Rd., Apt. B, Minerva, has withdrawn a former not guilty plea to an Aug. 7, 2019, indictment charging him with possession of cocaine (5th degree felony), possession of heroin (5th degree felony), aggravated possession of drugs, (5th degree felony) and possessing drug abuse instruments (2nd degree misdemeanor), and entered guilty pleas to an amendment indictment charging Keener with possession of cocaine, possession of heroin and aggravated possession of drugs.

Keener was sentenced to a 12-month concurrent incarceration in prison and given credit for three days of local jail time.

The sentence is to be served concurrent with an aggregated 49-month prison sentence imposed in a Stark County case in which Keener was convicted of illegal conveyance of drugs of abuse onto the grounds of a specified governmental facility, aggravated possession of drugs, two counts of possession of a fentanyl-related compound and one count of identity fraud.

Workers Compensation Case Dismissed The workers compensation case filed Dec. 24, 2018, by Samuel L. Benning of 14450 Liberty Church Rd. SE, Minerva, vs. Clark & Son Auction of Canal Fulton, et al, has been voluntarily dismissed by the plaintiff.

Sheriff’s Sale Ordered Vacated The Sheriff’s sale held Jan. 14 has been ordered vacated and set aside on a motion of the plaintiff in the foreclosure action filed Feb. 26, 2019, by Wilmington Savings Fund Society of Anaheim, Calif., vs. Shelly Film, also known as Shelly L. Anderson and John Anderson of 6982 Alliance Rd. NW, Malvern.

Line St., Minerva, $3,610.93.

Portfolio Recovery Associates of Norfolk, VA, vs. Jennifer A. Lucas of 543 W. Main St. Carrollton, $1,590.34.

Eviction Action Harry W. Schmuck Jr. of 1912 Ravenna Ave., East Canton, vs. David and Toni Wiley and Occupants at 1460 Andora Rd. NE, Carrollton.

Judgments Granted Midland Funding LLC of San Diego, CA, from Jeanetta Smith of 214 Scranton Ave., Minerva, $897.76.

One Main Financial Group, LLC of Evansville, IN, from Julie M. Polen of 10281 Brass Rd. NW, Mineral City, $7,633.64.

Contract Notes Dismissed Claim for $1,597.93 filed Sept. 27, 2019, by Midland Funding LLC of San Diego, CA, vs. Cassie Johnson of 287 2nd St .NW, Carrollton.

Claim for $1,008.61 filed Dec. 5, 2019, by Portfolio Recovery Associates of Norfolk, VA, vs. Emilianne E. Hale of 302 Union Ave., Minerva.

Carrollton Police Reports Jan. 20 – A medical facility on Trump Road reported suspected abuse of an elderly man.

Jan. 26 – The crosswalk sign at West Main Street had been run over.

Crash Reports Jan. 17 - A Madeline Street, Carrollton, woman’s vehicle was struck from behind by a Van Jack Street, Carrollton, man while on Canton Road.

Jan. 19 – A resident of North Star Drive in Carrollton was traveling southbound in an alley connecting to 2nd Street when he lost control and hit the porch of a home.

Jan. 23 – A driver was waiting to exit the parking lot at a 12th Street business when a car driven by 4th Street resident attempted to pull into the parking lot striking the first vehicle.

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Friday is deadline to buy dog licenses Friday, Jan. 31, is the deadline to purchase Carroll County dog licenses for the 2020 year.

The cost is $14 for a one-year tag, $42 for a three-year tag, $70 for a kennel license and $140 for a permanent tag.

Licenses can be obtained by visiting the Carroll County Auditor’s office in the Courthouse, by mailing a check for the appropriate amount to Carroll County Auditor, 119 S. Lisbon St., Suite 203, Carrollton, Ohio 44615 or on the internet by visiting www.doglicenses.us/OH/ Carroll.

There is an additional $2 fee for purchasing dog licenses through the website.

All applicants who acquire a kennel license must also have a valid vendor’s license. Kennel license can only be purchased at the Auditor’s office in the courthouse. Vendor’s license can be purchased at the Auditor’s office or through the Ohio Department of Taxation.

Licenses can also be purchased at Carrollton Ace Hardware, 1285 Canton Rd., Carrollton; Atwood Deli, 3 S. Smith St., Dellroy; Kilgore General Store, 4276 Amsterdam Rd., Carrollton; Gordon’s Graphics Inc., 123 Reed St., Malvern; Kishman’s IGA, 202 E. High St., Minerva; Baxter’s General Store, 7339 Roswell Rd., Sherrodsville; and Rocky’s Inc., 224 Mill St., Waynesburg.

Beginning Feb. 1, licenses may be purchased any time of the year at Carrollton Ace Hardware, Gordon’s Graphic’s Inc. in Malvern, Kishman’s IGA in Minerva and the Auditor’s office.

ZURI A late fee will apply for any licenses purchased after Jan. 31.

The Auditor’s Office is warning residents there are fraudulent websites reportedly selling Ohio dog licenses.

The fraudulent websites claim to be for the whole state. A number of the details of the license requirements are wrong and it does not link to any county, which are how licenses are sold.

Fairfield Computers, Carroll County’s online dog license service, found two sites that are doing this: ohiodoglicense.com and ohdog-license.com.

Residents are encouraged to report the sites to https://www. mrdomain.com/abuse/ in an effort to have the sites taken down. Dog owners are encouraged to use www.doglicenses. us/OH/Carroll to purchase their dog licenses online.

Real Estate Transfers Helen J. and Donald T. Porter, Teresa Y. and Michael W. Love to Shawn and Charlene Herron, Lots 85-86, Lots 79-84, New Hagerstown, $53,000.

Carol Weber to Matthew M. and Rita M. Maurer, Lot 14, Loudon Twp., $2,000.

Iona Auria, dec’d, to Paul Auria Trustee and Iona RLT Auria, Lot 163, Lake Mohawk.

Douglas D. and Gemma Carson to Timothy D. Myers Revocable Living Trust and Michelle B. Myers Revocable Living Trust, Timothy D. Myers Trustee and Michelle B. Myers Trustee, Lot 285, Lake Mohawk, $350,000.

Douglas B. Crawford and Sharon K. Foster-Crawford to Craig W. and Leslie G. Farnham, Lot 1550, Lake Mohawk, $187,000.

Larry and Carolyn Kaufman to Amy L. Deitz, 6.339A, Augusta, $30,000.

Douglas, Darrin, Robert and Judy Anguish to Joshua M. and Amber Casper, 1.095A, Brown Twp., $100,000.

Kathryn Marie Taggart and Kathryn Marie Garczyk to Harold Eugene and Kathryn Marie Taggart, 25.019A, Perry Twp. Richard and Desiree Stidom to Jacob A. and Elisha M. Citro, 1.609A, Harrison Twp., $80,000.

Lawrence E. Lutz, Larry Lutz to Robert M. and Micah K. Jellick, 1.00A, Brown Twp., $160,000.

Smith Evergreen Nursery, Inc. to James S. and Constance A. Smith, 29.030A, Harrison Twp. Smith Evergreen Nursery, Inc. to Michael and Melissa J. Smith, 36.600A, Harrison Twp. Michael L. and Megan Solomon to Joseph C. and Lisa J. Wigfield, Lot 698, Lake Mohawk, $13,800.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to Steve Ailing, 16.941A, Brown Twp., $98,000.

Theresa A. Beverly, et al, and Theresa A. Raines, et al, to Keybank National Association, 0.22A, 0.735A, Lee Twp., $26,000.

Chad M., Amy, Adam and Christine E. Arbogast to Lilly Leah Arbogast, 11.026A, Rose Twp. Thomas M. Parker dec’d, to Dale Parker, Lots 17 and 24, Malvern.

Charles R. Lawrence to Jill J. Lawrence, 42.682A, Monroe Twp. Jeffrey W. Lumley and Rodney L. Grimes to Craig and Kaye Winters, Countryside Estates condominium, $210,000.

Becky A. and John L. Jett to Becky A. Jett Trustee, Becky and John Jett Revocable Trusts, 9.153A. Lee Twp. Special Retail Shops Holding Corp., Pamida Holding Co., Pamida, Inc. to Cool Investment LLC, 0.382A, Brown Twp., $100.

Bench Warrants Issued by Judge Campbell

Bench warrants have been issued by Carroll County Probate and Juvenile Court Judge John S. Campbell for the arrest of the following individuals for failure to appear for support contempt

hearings scheduled for Jan. 24: Mika Shriver of Box 553, Midvale; Samantha Stoufer of 1304 W. Waterloo Rd., Akron; and Jennifer Irwin of 9114 Rifle Rd., Malvern.

Applications are being accepted for Winter HEAP The Ohio Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) has been helping low-income households reduce heating expenses during the winter months for more than 35 years.

Paper application forms are available at area senior centers, post offices, libraries, social service agencies (DJFS, Salvation Army, etc.) and foodbanks.

The HEAP Winter Crisis Program may help those households who have disconnect notices on their gas or electric bills

or those that have less than 25 percent supply of fuel oil, propane, coal or wood.

Income eligibility guidelines begin with $21,857 for a one-person household and increases by $7,735 for each additional household member.

The program ends March 31.

If you or someone you know needs help to stay warm this winter, call the HARCATUS Family Support Toll-Free Appointment Hot Line at 1-855806-9650.

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LEE from PG. 1 confiscated and the SD card was found in a box in a desk at Lee’s residence along with Lee’s resume and other personal papers and property.

When questioned by deputies, Lee admitted the card was his.

A second search warrant for the device itself was obtained for the contents and submitted to the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation cybercrimes unit at Richfield, Ohio, in early April. Watson stated that the card was reviewed by deputies twice before turning it over to BCI. BCI identified two photos depicting sexual acts showing minor children. Watson testified the young boy in the photo was a toddler, maybe two or three years old. The second photo showed a man having sexual contact with a young girl about 12 years of age.

The prosecution’s next witness was Clarice Cowgill. Cowgill stated she graduated from college in 2012 with a degree in digital forensic science and has worked for the Richfield office of BCI for six and a half years.

Cowgill provided details regarding the step-by-step procedure used to investigate the SD card seized at Lee’s home.

Cowgill said that the first thing she did was to make an exact copy of the card. She did all of her investigation using the copy.

The original was placed into the evidence vault at BCI. “The copy of the images loaded to software is an exact image and evidence cannot be changed. It

reads every bit of the card and makes a copy,” said Cowgill.

In his cross examination, Lee’s attorney, Public Defender Steven Kandle asked if Cowgill had determined where the photos had originated, a date or time they were placed on the card, and if she found whether Lee had viewed the card.

Cowgill stated she had not been asked to determine the answers to those questions. She had been instructed to search for illegal photographs of minor children involved in sexual activities.

During his closing remarks, Barnett said, “A picture speaks a thousand words. These pictures clearly depict a child in sexual activity. The images speak for themselves. We don’t have to prove he had seen them. They were in his possession. He had them. They were in his things, his belongings. He had them.”

Stating there were no redeeming value or literary value whatsoever for these photos, Barnett said, “These photos clearly show a prepubescent boy and a girl under the age of 19. The pictures speak for themselves. The pictures are what they are. We met the burden of proof. Beyond a reasonable doubt, guilty.”

Kandle presented no evidence and did not call any witnesses to testify on behalf of the defendant. During his closing statements, Kandle said by failing to provide evidence of where the photos came from, or when, or even if Lee had seen them, the

prosecution did not meet the burden of proof necessary to find his client guilty.

In rebuttal, Barnett disagreed.

He said the photos did not appear overnight. “Child pornography comes from somewhere.

He kept it. He stored it in his stuff. Possession, just to have it. Possession is clear. It was his box, his desk. It was kept and stored for a reason. Possession was clear,” concluded Barnett.

The jurors received their instructions and retired to the jury room at 3:17 p.m. on Monday.

They notified the court bailiff at 4:16 p.m. that they had a verdict.

Judge Repella read the verdict finding Lee guilty on all four charges.

Kandle asked that the jury be polled, and each juror confirmed their vote finding Lee guilty.

During most of the trial, Lee kept his head down. During the poll, Lee did look at the jurors, but showed no response to the verdict.

Lee was first arrested in March 2019. He was also charged with one count of importuning that came from allegations that Lee tried to solicit sex from a child under the age of 13. This charge will be heard in a separate trial.

Judge Repella set a pre-trial date for the importuning charge against Lee for 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30. Following Monday’s verdict, Repella will also schedule Lee’s sentencing hearing.

Lee remains in the Carroll County jail.

Sherrodsville officials take oath, continue ambulance discussion

By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent At the Jan. 20 meeting of Sherrodsville village council Solicitor J. J. Ong administered the oath of office to Mayor Michelle Higgenbotham and to council member Lila Booth.

Both were re-elected in November.

Denise Melzer was appointed by council to fill the vacant seat on council through Dec. 31, 2020. If Melzer wishes to keep the seat, she will have to seek election in November 2020 for the four year term.

Ong and council members again addressed questions regarding the proposal to provide ambulance service in the village. Regional Transport, owned by Joel Decker, has asked council for over a year to allow his company to use the fire department building, the state building, and the EMS building for his company.

Decker has also asked that he be given the two emergency squad units owned by the village. In addition, Decker seeks gifting of the 17 CPR dummies, and a long list of medical supplies and equipment owned by the village.

Ong has repeatedly asked Decker to submit in writing exactly what he wants the village to give him but Decker has responded by saying ‘whatever they want to give me’.

Decker cannot receive the newer squad because it was purchased with a FEMA grant

and can only be transferred to another government entity. Council members already approved giving that squad to Fairfield Township because they respond to many emergency situations to back up Sherrodsville fire department.

Village officials have said Decker can have the older squad with a lease. Ong discussed the leases he has prepared for the EMS building and for the older squad. Ong will present a lease for other equipment when it is prepared. Decker would also be responsible for utilities for the EMS building.

The village has other plans for the fire department building and the state building.

Michelle Enold represented Decker at the council meeting. Ong informed Enold a lease for the building would be a five year contract. Ong also said that the lease for service to the village will be ‘soft billed’, which means whatever any resident’s insurance covers is what Regional Transport would receive. Residents will not be billed for the balance.

Enold asked if after the five year leases were up the village would still retain ownership of the squad and other equipment. Ong told her yes, the village would still own everything.

“So after five years we would have nothing to show for it?

We would still have nothing?” questioned Enold.

Ong replied that Regional Transport would get to use it and then possibly renew a lease again for the equipment. Enold

Court of appeals to hear case for guardianship

Public wants input on CV’s new football coach

The Seventh District Court of Appeals is scheduled to hear the guardianship case of James P. Keane from Carroll County Probate and Juvenile Court at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26.

The case is among eight scheduled for hearing that day at the Court of Appeals Courthouse, 131 W. Federal St., Youngstown.

By JACQUIE HUMPHREY

Solid Waste Personnel Committee to meet Thursday, Jan. 30 The Personnel Committee of the CCH Solid Waste District will meet at the Carroll County Commissioners meeting room on Thursday, Jan. 30, at 10:30 a.m. for the purposes of discussing employment and compensation of a public employee or official in accordance with ORC Section 121.22(G)(1).

FPS Correspondent At a special meeting of the Conotton Valley Board of Education Jan. 27, the two items on the agenda were tabled after a lengthy executive session and public participation.

The agenda set forth the Board’s intent to hire outside of the district for Conotton’s varsity boys’ football coach for the 2020 football season, and Matt Edie as the varsity boys’ basketball coach for the 2020-21 season.

Regarding the position of varsity football coach, the Conotton Valley Board of Education was prepared to offer the job to an experienced coach from outside the district. But the community came forth in support of one of their own, Ty Carrothers.

Supt. Todd Herman advised that the Board’s intent was to offer Carrothers an associate head

also questioned who would maintain insurance; Ong replied that whoever owns it will provide insurance coverage.

Council agreed to make a list of equipment that Decker would be able to use. If Decker chooses to not lease any of the equipment or the squad, the items will be put out to bid.

Ong told council the lease will have a clause stating that after six months, each party will have a 60-day period to cancel the contract.

Decker would be responsible for providing monthly reports to council concerning service provided to village residents.

Council questioned Decker’s desire to own the equipment and not lease it and Ong said if he wants to own it, he can put in a bid when the items are put up for sale.

Council member Mike Booth said he has received another inquiry about leasing the EMS building.

In other business council: - WILL hold a special meeting Monday, Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. to discuss the proposed lease for the building, for the equipment, and selling the firetruck.

- NAMED committee assignments the same as last year.

- NEEDS a representative of the community to service on the Atwood Regional Water and Sewer Board.

- PROPOSED eliminating the positions of assistant fiscal officer and EMS clerk.

- ANNOUNCED that no bids were received for the old firetruck or a printer. The items will be placed online for sale.

coach position, to allow him to gain valuable experience learning from a coach with a great deal of experience of their own.

Herman said that “Ty was the focal point of their (the Board’s) plan all along”.

When the Board’s intentions to hire outside of the district became known over the weekend, prior to the scheduled meeting, support for Carrothers erupted on social media.

Carrothers is a 2008 graduate of Conotton Valley and is currently employed there as an English teacher. He has coached both football and basketball for Conotton Valley in the 10 years since his high school graduation on both the junior high and high school levels.

Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the Board entered into an executive session that lasted

See COACH, PG. 4

Members of the Carroll County Board of Developmental Disabilities are (from left) board member Kristen Long, Supt. Matt Campbell, President Patti Gotschall, Secretary Emily Ulman, Vice President Atty. Hwa Lumley, board members Debra Shaw and Diana Strader and Business Manager Ray Heaston. Board member Raye Oheidhin was absent when the photo was taken.

Gotschall named president of Carroll County Board of DD A new president was elected when the Carroll County Board of Developmental Disabilities reorganized Jan. 23 for 2020.

Patti Gotschall was named president, succeeding Byron Fairclough, who resigned from the board. Other officers are Atty. Hwa Lumley, who was named vice president, and Emily Ulman, secretary. The remaining members are Kristen Long, Debra Shaw and Dana Strader.

During the business meeting, the Board approved a bid of $83,500 from NorthStar Asphalt, Inc. of North Canton for asphalt dig out/paving, asphalt milling and asphalt overlay at Carroll Hills School.

The bid was among five received, which included Dura-Seal $102,139.95; Albatross Management LLC, $86,899; Central Allied Enterprises, Inc,

$76,500, and Superior Paving & Materials, Inc., $88,503.50.

The board contracted with Tim Thompson from Carroll Asphalt to manage the project scheduled to start June 15 and make recommendations.

In other action, the Board: - HIRED Kelly Kidder as the new Service and Support Administrator, who began her duties Jan. 6; - HIRED Ashley Hyde as the new community network coordinator. Ashley’s main job responsibilities are to help individuals with self-advocacy and oversee the Friends Allies and Neighbors Network (FANS), a social network to help people in Carroll County with needs and get connected with volunteer help.

- PAYMENTS approved included: $2,092.78 for November bills in the Hot Lunch

account; $41,408.63 for November bills in the General Funds account; $24,429.11 for November bills in the Residential Services account; $612.10 for December bills in the Hot Lunch account; $156,225.10 for December bills in the General Funds account; $5,972.43 for December bills in the Residential Services account; $2,697.63 for December bills in the DD school levy account; - APPROVED the Ethics Council recommendation of four new applications for Family Selected Services; - HELD a 20-minute executive session to discuss a matter to be kept confidential and possible discipline of public employees.

- SET the next meeting for Feb. 27 at 5:30 p.m. at the Board of DD building on N. High St. in Carrollton.

Commissioners field sewer billing complaint

By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent Colton Kiko brought issues regarding his sewer bill from Carroll County Environmental Services (formerly BTM Sewer District) to the Jan. 23 meeting of the Carroll County Commissioners.

Kiko told the board he did not receive a bill and when he went to pay the bill he was charged a late fee. Kiko questioned how was he to know how much to pay or when to pay when he didn’t receive a bill.

Kiko also told commissioners that he had paid a previous bill by check. This check was dated and sent 10 days before it was due but it was posted by the sewer billing department after the payment due date. So once again, he was charged a late fee.

Commissioner Lewis Mickley had been contacted by Kiko regarding the issues and Mickley said he had spoken with the department director, Ralph Cas-

tellucci. Castellucci explained that they don’t check the postmarks on the envelopes, they just post the payment.

Commissioner Jeff Ohler asked Mickley if he had returned the call to Kiko. Mickley said he thought he left a message but Kiko said he did not hear from Mickley.

When Kiko said he didn’t know when the bill was due since he didn’t get a notice, Ohler responded by saying he should mark his calendar because the bill comes at the same time every two months.

“It’s something called self-financial responsibility,” said Mickley to Kiko.

Following a lengthy discussion, the commissioners agreed to give Kiko credit for the late fee in June. Commissioner Bob Wirkner felt the one from June was questionable.

Kiko said from now on, he will hand deliver his payments to CCES’s office.

Deputy Auditor Brittany Tangler reported that three bids were received for the new soft-

ware needed for the auditor’s office. The lowest bid contract will be sent to the prosecutor’s office for approval of form and function.

In other business commissioners: - SIGNED a Road Use Maintenance Agreement with EAP Ohio, LLC for a portion of County Road 19 in Perry Township.

- APPROVED a right of way for Bruner Land Company for a portion of Clay Road in Monroe Township.

- AUTHORIZED three new contracts with the department of Job & Family Services for foster home placement.

- SIGNED a resolution naming Robert Wirkner as the voting representative to County Commissioners Association of Ohio. Commissioner Lewis Mickley was named as alternate.

- RECEIVED the dog pound report with five impounded, one adopted out, three redeemed, none destroyed and no citations issued for having no license or running at large.

Carroll County Sheriff ’s Reports Jan. 17 – An Alamo Road resident reported his neighbor took his dog.

Jan. 17 – An Avalon Road resident reported a telephone scam.

Jan. 18 – Deputies responded to a Gem Road, Carrollton, property for a civil complaint.

Jan. 18 – An issue with a child was referred to Job & Family Services from a Germano Road home.

Jan. 18 – Deputies were told by a woman on West Mohawk Drive, Malvern, that her ex-boyfriend was harassing her.

Jan. 19 – A delivery man was bitten by a dog at a Mackel Road, Minerva, property.

Jan. 20 – Deputies received a report from a Scio Road, Carrollton, man that a boy was harassing his daughter.

Jan. 20 – A vehicle was reported on fire at a Bedrock Road, Dellroy, residence.

Jan. 20 – Domestic violence was investigated at a Crane Road, Sherrodsville, home.

Jan. 20 – A mother reported her daughter was unruly at an Explorer Road, Dellroy, resi-

dence.

Jan. 21 – A custody dispute was handled by deputies at a Kensington Road, Carrollton, home.

Jan. 22 – Lunar Road, Minerva, residents reported harassing phone calls.

Jan. 23 – A protection order was violated at a Fresno Road, Dellroy, residence.

Jan. 24 – A domestic incident was reported between a boy and girl on Reed Street in Malvern.

Jan. 24 – Two high school boys were reportedly fighting at a school on Cumberland Road, Bowerston.

Jan. 24 – Animals were reported at large near Amsterdam.

Jan. 25 – A Madeline Street, Carrollton, resident reported being harassed by another man.

Jan.25 – Deputies were called to an Aurora Road, Kensington, residence regarding a civil complaint.

Jan. 25 – Animals were reported at large on Kensington Road, East Rochester.

Jan. 26 – Animals were also reported at large on East Grant

Street, Malvern.

Jan. 26 – An Alamo Road, Carrollton, man reported his neighbor shot his mailbox.

Crash Reports Jan. 18 – A Major Road, Minerva, resident was driving on Major Road when he went off the right side of the road, hit an embankment, went airborne into two trees, went airborne again, and landed on the roof in the road and ditch.

Jan. 20 – A New Philadelphia man was driving on Deacon Road when he went off the right side of the roadway and hit a tree.

Jan. 22 – A Malvern man pulled out from a private drive on Citrus Road and lost control and hit a Malvern driver’s vehicle head on.

Clarification

In the Jan. 23 issue, it should have stated that Tonya Myers, the director of the Senior Citizens Friendship Center, accepted the donation from the Fraternal Order of Eagles officers.

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Free Press Standard | OBITS & OPINION

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Obituaries Robert C. Harrah

Gary A. Schmucker

Sister Maria Juana Estrada

Robert C. Harrah, 75, of Carrollton, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 at Aultman Compassionate Care in Canton, Ohio.

A son of the late Clarence and Virginia Holiday Harrah, he was born June 8, 1944 in Cadiz, Ohio.

Robert was in the US Army Reserves and was retired from Republic Steel after 35 years.

He is survived by his wife, the former Sharon Lamp; a son, Rich (Audra) Mitchell; a daughter, Kym (Lewis) Cross; seven grandchildren, Brynne, Gavin, Torryn, Tre, McKinzie, Caden, and Casen; and three brothers, Fred, John and Joe. Funeral services were Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 at 1 p.m. in Dodds Funeral Home of Carrollton. Burial followed at Westview Cemetery in Carrollton. Visitation was Saturday from 11 a.m. until time of services in the funeral home.

Gary A. Schmucker, 72, of Lake Mohawk, Ohio, passed away Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 at Aultman Compassionate Care.

He was born March 4, 1947 in Canton, Ohio, to Nelson and Ruby Schmucker.

Gary was a graduate of Glenwood High School in Canton and attended Malone College.

He worked twenty years as a mailman in Canton and did part-time building and remodeling homes. Following retirement from the Postal Service, he became lake manager for ten years at Lake Mohawk and then worked at the Stark County Sanitary Engineers Department for 18 years. Following retirement, Gary was secretary/ treasurer at Lake Mohawk Golf Course. His hobbies were golfing, helping with lake projects, and helping people.

Gary is preceded in death by his father, Nelson Schmucker.

He is survived by his loving wife of over 50 years, Sandy (Klohs) Schmucker; brothers, David Schmucker of Hilton Head, SC, and Steven Schmucker of Hilliard, Ohio; a sister, Barbara Schroeder of Hilton Head, SC; and two cats, Misty and Shadow.

Per Gary’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral service.

He loved his two cats, Misty and Shadow, that he rescued from the Stark County Humane Society. If you wish to make memorial contributions in his name, donations may be made to the Carroll County Animal Protection League, P.O. Box 353, Carrollton, Ohio.

Thank you to our dear friends for their love and support and the staff at Davita West Tuscarawas. Thank you also to Dr. Degenhard, Dr. Casanova, Dr. Haban, and to the nurses and staff at Aultman Compassionate Care Center.

Arrangements entrusted to the Mark R. Vrabel Funeral Home, North Canton.

Sister Maria Juana Estrada, Sister of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd, died peacefully Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center, Canton, Ohio.

Sister received a Social Work Certificate, University of Juarez, Mexico in 1977 and a Family Ministry Certificate from Cardinal Stritch University. Sister Maria dedicated herself to serve in many areas; she was director of McClosky Manor, a home for women and children in need in Green Bay, WI; coordinator of Hispanic Ministry for St. Francis Center, Racine County, WI; and served extensible with immigrants in St. Patrick Church, Carlsbad, CA. Her service also included pastoral work in El Paso, TX, and Sacred Heart Church in Newburg, NY. Most recently, Sister Maria was involved in the Youngstown Diocese Migrant Ministry in Hartville, Ohio, where she served as Pastoral Minister until the time of her illness. She generously served her Carrollton community in many areas, and her cheerful presence will be greatly missed.

She is survived by Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd; brothers, Luis, Vicente and Lorenzo; and sisters, Emilia, Cristina and Matilde.She was preceded in death by her parents, Tomas and Emilia G. Estrada.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Good Shepherd Convent Chapel in Carrollton, Friday, Jan. 31, 2020 at 10:30 a.m.

Calling hours will take place at the Chapel Thursday from 4-7 p.m. and Friday from 9-10:15 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the Sisters Retirement Fund; Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd, 620 Roswell Rd. NW, P.O. Box 340, Carrollton, Ohio 44615.

Dodds Funeral Home of Carrollton assisted with arrangements.

Robert G. Pierce Robert G. Pierce, 89, of Malvern, died Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 in Centerville Village in Carrollton.

He was born May 21, 1930 in Waterford, Ohio to Thomas and Florence (Martin) Pierce.

He retired from the Ford Motor Co. where he worked for 34 years. He is a member of the former Waynesburg Presbyterian Church. He is a Korean US Army Veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Waynesburg American Legion and a former member of the Gold Wing Club, the 40 Plus Club, the Retreads and the Waynesburg Eagles. He enjoyed woodworking and riding and traveling on his motorcycle.

He is survived by his wife, Rose (Kohl) Pierce, whom he married July 3, 1976; a daughter, Kathy (Kelly) Snyder of N. Canton; a son, Kenneth (Tammy) Pierce of Caldwell; a stepson, Duane Mills of Strasburg; a half-brother, Thomas Pierce III of MD; 12 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by 2 stepsons, Timothy and Bill Mills; 3 sisters, Lucille Thornton, Ethel Allison, and Dorothy Sperling; and 2 brothers, Leland and Howard Pierce.

Funeral services were Wednesday, Jan. 29 at noon in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva with Rev. Mike Zellers officiating. Burial followed in Bethlehem Cemetery. Calling hours were Tuesday, Jan. 28 from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to services on Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Crossroads Hospice. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.

Mareva Dawn Karas Mareva Dawn Karas, 50, passed away Jan. 15, 2020 at Carolina Caring Hospice House in Sherrills Ford, NC. She was born Sept. 21,1969 in Canton, Ohio to Donald Eugene Hauenstein and Patricia Ann McArthur.

She is survived by her mother, Patricia McArthur; fiancé, Douglas Ott; three children, Angel (Patrick) McKinney, Terra Cale, and James (Amber) Himes; two sisters, Donelle (Dwayne) Kiser and Angela Hauenstein; five grandchildren, Jacob, Mattis, Serenity, Jameson, and Westley.

She was preceded in death by her father, Donald Hauenstein; a sister, Teresea Ann Ritchie; a brother, Allen Ray Roudebush; grandparents, Ernest L. McArthur and Martha B. Smith Brooks, and Richard and Eva Hauenstein; and a nephew, Andrew Michael Miller.

A memorial service was held Jan. 22 at Church of Christ on Moody Ave. in Carrollton, Ohio.

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Melvene Dutenhaver Melvene Dutenhaver, 89, of Carrollton, died Jan. 24, 2020 at Carroll Golden Age Retreat.

Born in Perrysville, Carroll County, Ohio on Aug. 10, 1930, Melvene was the daughter of the late Robert W. and Grace Kirby Muze.

She was a 1948 graduate of Perrysville High School and a graduate of Jefferson County Technical College where she earned her LPN designation.

Melvene spent most of her life as a loving wife and mother; however, she had worked as a nurse at St. John Hospital in Stuebenville after getting her LPN. She was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Church in Carrollton.

Melvene is survived by a daughter, Jean Smith of Rosenberg, TX; sons, Michael Lawrence of Wintersville, Ohio, and Fred Lawrence of Lehigh Acres, FL; step-sons, Mark, Steven, and James Dutenhaver, all of Cedarville, Ohio; a sister, Edith Newbold; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husbands, Burton L. Lawrence, on July 8, 2003 and Paul W. Dutenhaver, on Nov. 8, 2006; her sister, Kay, and her half-sister, Leila.

In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place under the care of the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory of New Philadelphia and a graveside service will be held in Harlem Springs Cemetery at the convenience of her family.

Malvern Village Council discusses waterline upgrades

By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent Village Administrator Marcus Benson advised Malvern Village council members at the Jan. 20 meeting that he is working with the county and OMEGA (Ohio Mid-Eastern Government Agency) to obtain grants and loans to fund the badly needed water department updates in the village.

Benson has divided the village into four sections to proceed with the upgrade project of village water lines.

He explained, “It will take about $1.5 million to do all.

We have to get it started sometime. It needs done. It has needed done. I’d like to break it up into $250,000 to $500,000 projects.”

Village Solicitor Chad Murdock reported that he has worked on acquiring the property formerly owned by Perfect Products. The village asked for the property at no cost from the county treasurer, however there are several liens on the property for old taxes. Murdock has asked for the taxes on

the property to be discharged by the IRS. When asked what happens if the IRS does not remove the liens, Murdock said the village can choose not to accept the property.

Benson reported that he is still trying to determine the status of Gween Drive. He was told by county officials it has never been a county road or a township road; and there is no record stating that it is a village street.

Benson said there are signs stating it is a private drive. Benson will continue to investigate the status of the street.

In other business council: - LEARNED nine tons of patch have been used this winter on the alleys in the village.

- HEARD that 24 tons of salt have been used on village streets so far this winter.

- WILL repair the accessory generator on the water truck.

- ANNOUNCED the park board will meet in village hall, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m.

- DISCUSSED possible action to be taken regarding two delinquent income tax accounts.

- AUTHORIZED courses and fees for licensing for the village administrator.

Earl Dean Baker, Sr. Earl Dean Baker, Sr., 85, of Mechanicstown, Ohio, died Saturday morning, Jan. 25, 2020 in his home.

Born Aug. 24, 1934 in Irondale, he was the son of the late Marion and Alice Householder Baker.

Earl was retired from the General Motors Corp. at the Lordstown Plant.

He is survived by his life companion, Sandy Myers; four sons, Earl (Chris) Baker, Jr., David (Niki) Baker, Daniel (Cathy) Baker, and Douglas Baker; daughter-in-law, Noel Baker; seven grandchildren, Daniel Baker, Cassey (Tom) Sutton, Zek Baker, Maggie Baker, Stephanie (Justin) Kramer, Victoria (Reyes) Cuevas, and Sierra Baker; two great-grandchildren, Greta Sutton and Hazel Sutton; two brothers, Bud (Ilene) Baker and Harold (Elaine) Baker; two sisters, Wanda Vantilburg and Cora Weekley.

Earl was preceded in death by his former wife, Lucy Baker; four sisters, Grace Harding, Carroll Baker, Ruth Hooper, and Audrey Cheuvront; and two brothers, Ronnie Baker and Floyd Baker.

At Earl’s request, there will be no public services.

Dodds Funeral Home assisted Earl’s family with arrangements.

Lest We Forget

By CAPT. CHARLES PEARSON

U.S. Marine Corps, ret.

Throughout history, wars have caused two kinds of tragedy: the immediate tragedy of loss of life, and the continuing tragedy of captivity. Only the circumstances of confinement determine which of these is the greater.

Looking back to prehistoric times, we know that primitive man and his barbarian descendants annihilated or enslaved all captives. In time it occurred to the conqueror to hold a captive leader as hostage. Such a victim was Lot. According to scripture, he was freed by the forces of Abraham – perhaps the earliest prisoner rescue on record.

The Romans sported their war prisoners, often using them for target practice or for gladiatorial shows to amuse the public.

Enslaved Warriors rowed Caesar’s galleys to North Africa and Britain, and were killed when they could no longer pull an oar. Germanicus ordered his Rhineland invaders, “Do not take prisoners! We will not have peace until all are destroyed.”

Chivalry developed in the Western World with the rise of Christianity, the concept of “do unto others.” They established the idea that soldiers were servants of their government and were not personally responsible for the action of the leaders.

They also stressed that the individual soldier should not be held guilty of an act of war.

During wars of independence the rights and safeguards of prisoners suddenly were in jeopardy when the leaders of the offended nation raised the issue of “war criminal” and “traitor.”

George Washington was considered a traitor to England.

COACH from PG. 3 for over an hour. Board member Debbie Carrothers excused herself from the session for approximately 20 minutes, while the Board spoke privately with Carrothers.

When regular session resumed, the Board announced to the crowd of students, staff, administrators, parents, grandparents and co-workers that it would table the matter until the Feb. 20

regular meeting. Herman said that “after speaking with Mr. Carrothers in executive session, the Board decided that they need more time to make their decision”.

Fellow Conotton graduate, parent and volunteer Coach Jay Caldwell addressed the board stating that “He (Carrothers) is a great motivator, he has shown heart and dedication that has

been unmatched by anyone within the district”.

Parent Alicia Neininger commented that she is “in favor of Ty because of the passion that he has for this school and the kids” as well as possessing “personal morals” that “we want our children to grow up with”.

The Feb. 20 meeting will be held at 7p.m. in the high school cafeteria.

Americans who were captured by hostile powers faced this issue.

During World War II, the Imperial Japanese military structure had extremely narrow views on the conduct of its troops in the event of capture by an enemy. Simply stated, they were not to become prisoners. As early as 1854, the Japanese soldier was taught that his Emperor and his own family regarded his capture as a dishonor. It even was felt by the military and by the civilian population that, upon the repatriated soldier’s return to Japan, he should receive capital punishment for dishonoring the Emperor and his own family.

In 1882, the regulations of the Imperial Army upheld the principle that military honor forbade a Japanese soldier to surrender. On January 8, 1942, one month after Pearl Harbor, these regulations were confirmed by the Japanese Minister of War who said they would be maintained in all traditional strictness.

The Japanese regulations concerning the life, death and honor of a Japanese soldier stated that every man must die if he cannot carry out the task assigned to him so that his country might have victory. To be taken prisoner was a disgrace.

At the wars end, during August 1945, the prison camps began to yield their human wreckage. Of the more than 200,000 Allied men and women incarcerated by the Japanese, at least 50,000 had died in camps or been torpedoed on prison “HellShips.”

The variety of tortures devised by the Japanese were numerous, but the climax was reached in sheer cannibalism. The Australian Government officially declared that, not satisfied with raping nuns, flogging missionaries and stabbing others to death, human flesh had been found in Japanese mess kits and over campfires.

We should never ever forget Prisoners of War and our Missing in Action. Please keep them and all of our military personnel and their families in your prayers.

Charles Pearson is the chaplain for the Malvern Legion Post 375 and Carrollton VFW Post 3301.

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Pastor’s Pen

PLAN OF SALVATION

Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Luke 18:13 “But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, God have mercy on me a sinner.”

John 3:16-18 “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.” John 1:12 “Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.” Ezekiel 18:4 “For every living soul belongs to me, the father as well as the son – both alike belong to me. The soul who sins is the one who will die.”

I John 1:9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”

I John 2:1-2 “My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense – Jesus Christ the righteous one. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, not only for our sins but also for the sins of the whole world.”

Romans 2:14 “For there is no respecter of persons with God.” I Peter 3:18 “For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous and the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive by the spirit.”

Romans 10:9-10 “That if you confess with your mouth, Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart

that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.”

Revelation 3:20-22 “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him and he with me. To him who overcomes, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I overcame and sat down with my Father on His throne. He who has an ear, let him hear what the spirit says to the churches.”

Romans 8:38-39 “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

John 10:27-30 “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand. My father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. I and the Father are one.”

II Corinthians 6:2 “For he says, in the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.”

Luke 16:15-16 “Jesus said unto them, you are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of men, but God knows your hearts. What is highly valued among men is detestable in God’s sight.”

MATTHEW 11:28-30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Augusta News Elders elected at Stillfork Presbyterian Church during the church’s annual congregational meeting included Dawn Lipari and Vicki Hull. Super Sunday will be Feb. 2 and members are reminded to take a can of soup and donations for Loaves and Fishes during February.

Ann Solon of Casper, WY, spent a week recently with her mother, Betty Brown, who is a patient at Minerva Elder Care Center following a broken hip, and Mary Lou Garrett.

Recent deaths from the Augusta area included Linda Amelung and Gary Lanning.

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Amsterdam Community Church of God Pastor David Guess Main Street, Amsterdam Phone 740-543-3927 Sunday Worship 10:30 A.M. & 7 P.M. Children’s Programs Wednesday 10:30 A.M. and 7 P.M. Kilgore Evangelical Church 8114 Germano Rd. S.E. Amsterdam Sunday School 10 A.M. Worship 11 A.M. Eve. 6 P.M. Wed. Bible Study 7 P.M. 330-739-5035 AUGUSTA Augusta Christian Church 8150 Andora Rd., NE, Augusta Phil Fairchild Phone 330-738-3302 Sunday School 9:30 A.M. Worship 10:30 A.M. BERGHOLZ Bergholz Faith Community Church Pastor Chad Thompson Rt. 524, Bergholz Phone 740-768-2835 Worship 10:45 A.M. CARROLLTON Baxters Ridge United Methodist Church Rev. Richard Wallace Office: 330-735-3187 4006 Jade N.W., Carrollton Sunday School 9:30 A.M. Worship Service 10:30 A.m.

(Handicap Accessible) Carroll United Presbyterian Church Rev. Lewis Johnston 265 Second St. S.W. Carrollton Phone 330-627-4109 Sunday Worship 9:15 A.M. Carrollton Baptist Temple Pastor: David L. Powell 1211 Lincoln Ave. N.W., Carrollton Phone 627-5124 Sunday School 10 A.M. Worship 11 A.M., 6 P.M. Wed. 7 P.M. Wed. Kings Kids & Youth 6:30 P.M. Free transportation for all services Carrollton Bible Chapel “Community Fellowship in Jesus Christ” Senior Pastor Dr. Chuck Wilson 365 Steubenville Rd. S.E. Carrollton Phone 627-7376 Sunday School 9:30 A.M. Sunday Worship 10:30 A.M. Youth Groups Wed. 6:30 P.M.

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Volunteers filled thousands of shoeboxes during Operation Christmas Child National Collection Week. Several Carroll County congregations donated items for shoeboxes as well as filled shoeboxes as part of the event.

Ohio East Area of Operation Christmas Child collects 37,250 shoeboxes Totals are in from Operation Christmas Child’s National Collection Week in November when area residents shared the true meaning of Christmas with children around the world.

The generosity of residents in Carroll, Coshocton, Harrison, Holmes and Tuscarawas Counties and the Ohio East Area Team enabled the area to exceed previous year totals by collect-

Aultman College to host Preview Day on Feb. 15 Aultman College, located next to Aultman Hospital, is opening its doors for Preview Day at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15.

The event includes tours of college facilities and classrooms; the opportunity to meet with students, faculty and staff; and presentations about the various

programs in nursing, radiography, social work, medical assisting and the health sciences, as well as College Credit Plus for high school students.

The event is free, but reservations are required. To learn more and RSVP, visit www.aultmancollege.edu/open-house.

ing 37,250 gift-filled shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child, a project of international Christian relief organization Samaritan’s Purse.

This is the seventh year for the Ohio East Area of OCC. “Thanks to many generous hearts, we packed more shoeboxes this year than in any of the previous years,” shared Mahaffey. This project continues to grow every year and bless children with gifts and the opportunity to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ in third-world countries.”

Operation Christmas Child thanks the many volunteers who worked tirelessly to make this happen. Ohio East team members spread the word about shoeboxes to churches, the general public, businesses and community groups. Many others were involved in their own local churches, and there were those who made items or shopped

year round for shoebox gifts.

The shoebox gifts collected in this area were transported to Boone, North Carolina, where they were prepared for the journey to over 150 countries around the world. “Everyone is important in this endeavor to bring joy to a child in need,” said Mahaffey.

It is not too late to donate a shoebox. Donations can be mailed to Samaritan’s Purse, Operation Christmas Child, 801 Bamboo Road, Boone, N.C. 28607. Shoeboxes can be packed online at samaritanspurse.org year-round.

“Most importantly, we now ask for people’s prayers to cover these gifts as they are distributed to children in distant lands” said Mahaffey.

For information on becoming a volunteer with Operation Christmas Child, contact Lynette Mahaffey at 330-8528812 or nettiemahaf@aol.com.

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Carrollton Believers Fellowship “A God Experience for the Whole Family” Pastors Frank & Fran Leghart 3006 Waynesburg Rd., Carrollton Phone 330-627-4848 Mailing address: PO Box 146, Carollton, OH 44615 Services: Sunday 10 A.M. Wednesday 7 P.M. Children’s classes & Nursery at all services BLAZEYouthMinistry-Weds.7P.M. Carrollton Church of God Pastor Jarron Fry 371 Moody Ave., Carrollton Phone 330-627-4406 Sunday Worship 10:30 A.M. carrolltonchurchofgod.org Carrollton Church of The Nazarene Rev. Grace Baughman 274 Fifth St., N.W. Carrollton Phone 330-862-8016 Sunday Worship 11 A.M. Sunday School 10 A.M. Chestnut Ridge United Methodist Church Pastors Lee Iden 1177 Cinder Rd. NE, Carrollton Phone 330-614-4395 Sunday Worship 11:45 A.M. Church of Christ (Christian Disciples) Mark Statler 353 Moody Ave. S.W. Carrollton Phone 627-4451 Worship 10:00 A.M. Sunday School 9 A.M. The Family Worship Center Full Gospel Church Pastor Diana Bowling-Ruoff 225 N. Lisbon St., Carrollton Phone 330-627-5589 Sunday Worship 10:00 A.M. Children’s Church after Praise & Worship Wed. Night Prayer 7-8:00 P.M. First United Methodist Church Rev. Kimberly Arbaugh, Senior Pastor JP Snyder, Associate Pastor 253 S. Lisbon, Carrollton, 627-7671 Sunday School 9:30 A.M. Worship 8:30 A.M., 11 A.M. yellowbrickchurch.org The Bridge (Carroll County Fairgrounds) Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Harsh Bible Church Minister Ed Good 4236 Lunar Rd., Carrollton Phone 330-494-7559 Sunday School 9:30 A.M. Worship 10:30 A.M. Sunday Evening Service 6 P.M. Wednesday Bible Study 7 P.M.

Bud’s Flowers & Gifts See us at our new location!

80 W. Main St., Carrollton * 330-627-5114 The Ashton House Museum Open April-December 120 3rd St. NW, Carrollton *330-627-2682

First Presbyterian Church Rev. Tim Dyck 200 N. Lisbon St., Carrollton Phone 627-4330 Church Service 10:30 A.M. Heaven’s Edge Apostolic Church Pastor Bill Grimes 1196 Brenner Rd. NE, Carrollton Phone 330-324-7969 Sunday Service 10 A.M. Thursday Bible Study 7 P.M.

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Herrington-Bethel United Methodist Church Pastor Allen Hill 4009 Arbor Rd., Mechanicstown Phone 330-627-5291 wwwHerringtonBethel.com Worship Service at 9:30 A.M.

Damascus Friends Church Malvern Campus Malvern High School, 401 W. Main St. Mark Wells, Campus pastor 330-605-8435 Contemporary Sunday Services: 9:30 Adult Sunday School 9:30 A.M. High-middle school 11 a.m.

Children’s Reign Forest, both services

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Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Rev. Vernon Palo 89 Canyon Rd. S.W., Carrollton Worship 9:45 A.M. Sunday School 11 A.M. Office & Church Phone 330-627-2219

Christ Community Church Pastor Scott Welch 20 East Main St., Dellroy, Ohio Phone 330-735-2127 Men’s Group 8 A.M. Sunday School 9 A.M. Worship Service 10 A.M. Kids Church 10 A.M. www.loveled.org

North Suburban Church of Christ Minister: Steve Wilsford 1067 N. Lisbon, Carrollton Phone 330-476-9749 Sunday - Bible Study 9:45 A.M. Sunday Worship 10:55 A.M., 6 P.M. Wednesday Bible Study 7 P.M. Free Bible Study Correspondence Course - P.O. Box 613, Carrollton,

Dellroy Church of the Nazarene Pastor Damon Spurgeon 7 Liberty St., Dellroy Phone 735-2609 Sunday School 9:30 A.M. Worship 10:30 A.M. Wed. Kids ROCK 5:30-7 p.m.

Ladies Bible study 6-7:30 p.m Youth group 6:30-8 p.m.

Old Path Bible Baptist Pastor David Crisco 295 E. Main St., Carrollton Phone 330-575-4773 Sunday Bible Study 10 A.M. Sunday Service 11 A.M. WednesdayBibleStudy 6:30P.M.

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Seventh-day Adventist Pastor William Rodriguez 450 12th St., Carrollton 330-627-7777 or c: 440-465-4299 brboggess@juno.com SaturdayServices Sabbath School 2 P.M. Church Service 3 P.M. Thursday Bible Study @ 6:30 p.m.

Handicap accessible Trinity Lutheran Church Rev. Andrew Riggs 275 N. Lisbon, Carrollton Phone 627-4840 Worship 11 A.M. Sunday School 9:45 A.M. Wesley Community Chapel Rev. Gordon Warner 569-12th St. N.W. Carrollton Phone 627-2917 Sunday School 9:45 A.M. Worship 10:45 A.M. Sunday Evening Service 6 P.M. Wednesday 7 P.M. Youth and children ministries VoAsh Lake Chapel Non-Denominational Church 6702 Morningside Dr. SW, Carrollton Pastor Ben Boggess Worship: Sunday, 10 a.m.

Bible Study: Monday, 6:30 p.m.

Harrison Hills United Pentecostal Church Pastor Phillip Spellman 87800 Cadiz-Jewett Rd., Jewett Phone 740-946-2851 Sunday School 9:30 A.M. Worship 10:45 AM, Youth Service 5 PM Tuesday Bible Study 7:30 PM KILGORE / HARLEM SPRINGS Kilgore-Harsh Memorial United Methodist Church Rev. Mark Thomas Kilgore Kilgore Worship 9:30 A.M. Sunday School 10:30 A.M. Harsh Memorial Harlem Springs Phone 739-3472 Sunday School 10 A.M. Worship 11 A.M. Tuesday Contemporary Praise and Worship Service, followed by small groups and youth group - 6:30 to 7 P.M. MAGNOLIA Sandy Valley Baptist Temple Pastor Matt Smith 530 Elson St. P.O. Box 482 Magnolia, Ohio 44643 Ph: 330-866-3254 Sunday School 10 A.M. Sunday Preaching 11 A.M. Sunday Evening 6 P.M. Wednesday Evening 7 P.M.

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DeNoon Lumber Co. 571 Co. Highway 52, Bergholz 740-768-2597

First Christian Church of Malvern Kenny Thomas, Senior Minister Brandon Schwartz Jr./Sr. High Youth Minister Kevin Crater, Children’s Minister 4046 Coral Rd. NW., Malvern Phone 330-863-1303 8:30 a.m. - Heritage Service 10 a.m. - Connection Service 11:30 a.m. - Connection Service Malvern United Methodist Church Pastor Frank Zugaro 121 Wood St., Malvern Phone 330-863-0009 Worship: 9:30 A.M. Sunday School: 11 A.M. Youth: Sunday evenings at 6:30 P.M. New Vine Baptist Church 423 East Porter St., Malvern Pastor Steve Gilreath Phone 330-627-5972 Sunday Morning Worship: 11 A.M. Sunday Evening Worship: 6 P.M. Adult Bible Study and Youth Group: Thursday at 7 P.M. Resurrection Lutheran Church Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Pastor Kevin Mcleod 105 S. Reed Ave. Malvern (location former the Village Florist) Services: Sunday at 9:30 A.M. Sunday School follows Service 330-205-2359 or 330-863-0178 www.resurrectionlutheranonline.com MINERVA Catholic Community of Minerva and Malvern Pastor Rev. Fr. Victor Cinson Office 330-868-4498 P.O. Box 275, Minerva, OH 44657 St. Gabriel 400 W High St., Minerva Saturday: 6 p.m.

Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

Weekday: Tuesday & Thursday 9 a.m.

St. Francis Xavier 125 Carrollton St., Malvern Saturday: 4 p.m.

Sunday 8:30 a.m.

Weekday: Monday & Wednesday 8 a.m.

Grace Chapel 22797 Ellsworth Ave., Minerva 330-868-6700 www.gracechapel.cc Sunday services meet at Minerva High School (501 Almeda Ave) Visit website for times and details Mt. Zion Church of God 13353 Lincoln St., Minerva Pastor Leamon R. Whitehead 330-868-1016 Sunday morning service 10 A.M. Sunday evening service 6 P.M. Thursday evening service 7 P.M. Pleasant Grove-Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Pastor John Carpenter 330-895-2011 (Cell) 740-262-8103 Pleasant Grove 5230 Arrow Rd. N.W., Minerva Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Worship 10:45 a.m.

Mt. Zion 2004 Bellflower Rd., Minerva P.O. Box 163, Augusta, 44607 Phone 330- 895-2016 Worship 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:45 A.M. Bible Study every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

(Vertical chair lift available, elevator like) PERRYSVILLE Perrysville-Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Pastor Dixie Hendricks Rt. 164, Perrysville Sunday School 9:30 A.M., Worship 10:30 Pleasant Hill Scio Rd. S.W. (Rt.332), Carrollton Worship 9 A.M. Sunday School 10 A.M. SALINEVILLE Greenbrier Non Denominational Church Harold Barber, pastor 330-738-3301 5207 Apollo Rd., Salineville Worship Service 10 A.M. Riley’s United Methodist Church Pastor Linda Barker Rt. 39, Salineville Worship 9:30 A.M. WAYNESBURG St. James Church Rev. Joseph Zamary, Pastor 400 W. Lisbon St., Waynesburg Phone 330-866-9449 Mass Saturday 4:30 P.M. Mass Sunday 9 A.M.

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Milo talks to Southern Local students about bullying, making good choices Professional speaker Christopher Milo brought his message back to Southern Local High School Jan. 10 and addressed such topics as bullying and making good choices.

The Chagrin Falls-based speaker and concert pianist has made regular trips to Salineville since fall and plans to do so for the remainder of the school year.

Not only does he interact with students at Southern, but he has ventured to football games during their successful season and cheered them on, plus he has worked with school leaders as an advisor.

Milo has been visiting schools, universities, churches and businesses for the past 13 years and has spoken to roughly 500,000 students and school officials during that timeframe. He blends his messages with stories about his own life, namely his six-month ordeal as a paraplegic in 1992 who was told he would never walk again, but he also touches upon bullying and stresses the importance of values and good character.

Styled with his trademark skyhigh Mohawk, he most recently met with teachers and staff and visited classrooms before speaking with high school pupils in the cafeteria.

“I’m here in this building because each and every one of you matters. I’m here to help and I’m here to offer assistance you might need,” he told a group of sophomores during one of his gatherings.

He uses his lectures to instill his 13 Messages from Milo (13MFM) mentoring program, which aims to positively impact the entire school, cultivate a school atmosphere where students are eager to learn and attend classes, excite the student body by giving them purpose which creates hope and a “cando” attitude and instill kindness.

Compiled by Don Rutledge 60 YEARS AGO From 1960 FPS Files

Carrollton Junior Women’s Club nominated Mrs. James (Velma) Griffin of Dellroy as their candidate for Outstanding Woman of the Year in Ohio.

A photo of youngsters roller-skating at the new Silver Skate Rollarena on SR 9, north of Carrollton, was published in the Jan. 28, 1960, issue of The FPS. Penny Hull, a senior at Carrollton High School, was named the school’s 1960 Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow.

Larry Dunlap was high man with 22 points when Conotton Valley continued their win spree by defeating Salineville 82-66.

50 YEARS AGO From 1970 FPS Files

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Professional speaker Christopher Milo returned to Southern Local High School to speak with students about his 13 Messages from Milo motivational program and inspire them to live positive lives. He met with students and teachers throughout the day and stressed the impor-

tance of attending school and making good choices to ultimately lead successful lives.

He plans to return to the school district regularly for the remainder of the academic year.

The 13 messages are to be positive, be genuine, accept, love one another, listen, communicate, work together, be curious, inspire, coach, use your talents, be creative and trust. Part of his latest discussion centered on his teenage son who, after being bullied for his weight, decided to get fit. Not only did he lose the weight, but his grades improved in the process.

Milo said the purpose of his talks was to get the students motivated to live more positive lives.

“I’m not here for me. This is for you. Every little bit of this is for you,” he said. “What is important is tomorrow. Yesterday is gone; your tomorrow is what

Sherry’s Book Corner Hello everyone! How is your furniture projects coming along?

For those of you who are not into building your own furniture, I have another idea in mind.

Painting your furniture!

I know, many of you may not have wanted to work on anything at all, but for those of you who are interested in doing something different and fun during these long cold winter days, these ideas were just for you!

Many of you like to shop at flea markets and other sale events. I do too! There are 10 projects in this book that will give your flea market finds new life if you would choose too.

They make great gift ideas and if you decide to keep your item they will be a sparkle to your home.

Jan Belliveau is an accomplished decorative

matters to me. It’s my belief that if we applied the 13 Messages from Milo to your daily life, it will make a difference.”

He continued to say that his goal wasn’t to preach to the youth but to inspire them to succeed, and part of that success is going to school.

“Being here is half the battle.

You need to be here and on time. This year is 2020 and this is a new decade. For 2020, you look at things with a new lens.”

He told the youth to think of someone to apologize to and someone to forgive, adding that his message had less to do with academics and more to do with life in general.

“We have to be intentional

By Sherry Kline Bolitho

painter and teacher. She is also the owner of The Painting Goose, a studio and retail store in Temecula, California. She has been a painter for over 30 years. Here is Jan’s Supply List. Brushes, paint, palette knife, sanding disks, paint mediums, brush basin, palette paper, wet palette, stylus, eraser, cotton swabs, marking pen, and other supplies.

Until next time, who knows what you can create! Why not get started!

Your friend, Sherry Sherry Kline Bolitho Adult Book Title: Fabulous Painted Furniture By: Jan Belliveau Publisher: North Light Books Price: $12.99 Available at the Carroll County District Library Simple worksheets and patterns guide you in detail. A perfect book for a beginner. Stroke-bystroke you will learn the fine art of painting. A hint from Jan -You need to hold your brush firmly enough to control it, but don’t use a “death grip.” If you hold the brush too tightly, you’ll end up with sore muscles in your hand.

Events Calendar ONGOING EVENTS FREE CLOTHING giveaway to anyone who needs it every 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Dellroy Church of the Nazarene from 9 a.m. noon. Anyone welcome.

BLUE CREW Prayer Walk in Dellroy every other Wednesday at 6 p.m. Check Christ Community Church calendar at loveled.org or Facebook posts for specific Prayer Walks. Have a prayer request? Contact 330735-2127 or cccmsa@loveled. org.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT Group at The Friendship Center, 100 Kensington Rd. NE, from 2-4 p.m. (usually) every 3rd Monday of each month. For more info. call Pat Lake, RN at 800-945-4250 ext. 4901.

FREE COMMUNITY Blessings Dinner at Perry Twp. Hall, sponsored by Perrysville & Pleasant Hill UMC’s. Upcoming dinner dates are Feb. 26, March 25 & April 29, 2020.

For more info. call 330-6277593.

2020 CARROLL SWCD Board Meeting schedule is Feb. 25, March 24, April 28, May 26, June 23, July 28, Aug. 25, Sept. 22, Oct. 27, Nov. 24, Dec. 22. Regular board meet-

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ings to be held the fourth Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. at the Carroll SWCD office. Any deviations from this schedule will be posted as required by law.

THIS WEEK EVENTS PINTEREST CLUB meets at C.C. Dist. Library, Jan. 30 at 6 p.m. The theme is “Hygge (huga) Home”. Hygge is the Danish concept of coziness. Books on the subject will also be available throughout the month of January.

SEAFOOD PLATTER/Crab Legs at the C.C. Vets Club on Brenner Rd., Jan. 31 from 5-8 p.m. Carry-out available. Open to the public.

WATER COLOR Workshop Spring Session 1 at CC Arts Center, Feb. 2 from 2-4 p.m.

WATER COLOR Workshop Spring Session 2 at CC Arts Center, Feb. 4 from 6-8 p.m.

UPCOMING EVENTS LIBERTY BRIDGE (local classic rock & country cover band) to play West End in Malvern Feb. 8 from 9-12. Come out and support local music!

NIGHT AT THE RACES at Scio Fire Hall, Feb. 8. Dinner at 6 p.m., racing at 7 p.m.

$15 admission for horse owner and guest includes all food and beverages. To purchase a horse, contact JT Thompson at 740945-0260.

STUFFED PORK Chop or Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner at St. James Church Hall, 400 W. Lisbon St., Waynesburg, Feb. 9.

Adults $10, child $5. Includes salad, dessert, roll & drink.

Carry-out available. Also craft items for sale.

BAKED STEAK and Baked Chicken Dinner at Jewett VFD, Feb. 9 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $10 adults, $6 children.

Includes salad bar, bread, dessert & beverage.

CARROLL COUNTY Animal Protection League to meet Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Friendship Center.

VALENTINE’S DANCE at the Carrollton VFW on Chase Rd., Feb. 14 from 7-10 p.m. featuring music from the band Little Rock. Open to the public.

ANNUAL SWISS Steak Dinner at Augusta Masonic Lodge, 1241 Bellflower Rd. NE, Minerva, Feb. 15 from 4:30-7 p.m.

ENCHANTED WOODLAND Walk oil painting class with Scott Taggart at CC Arts Center, Feb. 22 from 6-8 p.m.

about our choices. Once we align our hearts, everything else will fall into place. If you want things to change for you, you need to change you.”

He also encouraged the youth to seek help from teachers when necessary and to know that school faculty truly had their best interests at heart.

“There is so much opportunity out there. Go to school, get good grades, graduate and go get it,” he concluded.

Senior Menus Feb. 3-7 Carrollton Friendship Center Malvern Nutrition Site Sherrodsville Lions Club Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. daily. Cost is $2. For reservations, call the Friendship Center a 330-627-7017; Malvern Senior Center, 121 Wood St. (inside United Methodist Church), Malvern, 330-2056654 – dial “1” if using a landline; Sherrodsville Center at 740-269-2200, all before 8:30 a.m.

Monday – Baked potato bar, sloppy joe meat, broccoli w/ cheese, pudding, bread/margarine.

Tuesday – Ham Tetrazzini, spinach, carrots, fruit, bread w/ butter.

Wednesday – Potato soup, turkey and swiss sandwich, banana, juice, crackers.

Thursday – Cooks choice.

Friday – Chicken Parmesan, cauliflower, tropical fruit, tossed salad, bread/margarine.

Minerva Senior Center Monday – Baked chicken, roasted baby potatoes, cauliflower/olive salad, bread pudding.

Tuesday – Homemade chili, hot dog on bun, crunchy corn-medley, white chocolate fudge cake.

Wednesday – Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes/gravy, Toretellini Ceaser salad, fruit.

Thursday – Baked lasagna, garlic bread, tossed salad, pineapple upside down cake.

Friday – Baked ham, cheesy potatoes, Greek salad, applecrunch.

All meals are served with bread and butter, beverages, milk, and dessert. Diabetic salads and desserts are available upon request.

Please call the senior center at 330-868-6004 by noon on the day you plan to attend. Carryout meals are available daily until 6 p.m. The cost is $6.

Larry D. Davis, principal at Carrollton elementary school, was honored as the recipient of the Carrollton Jaycees’ 1969 “Distinguished Service Award” at the organization’s sixth annual DSA and Bosses Night banquet held at the Atwood Yacht Club.

It was an “evening to be remembered” for Mrs. George (Margaret) Kean of Carrollton, who was honored at a “This is Your Life” party at Carrollton Church of Christ, where she taught the Willing Workers Sunday School class for the past 40 years.

Over 320 persons attended a testimonial dinner for Charles (Chuck) Hutchison, an offensive tackle on the Ohio State University football team and a 1966 graduate of Carrollton High School.

Guest speaker for the dinner held at Atwood Lake Lodge was OSU’s Head Football Coach Woody Hayes.

Michael Clear of Rt. 1, Minerva, and Robert Rodgers of Rt. 4, Carrollton, filled Carroll County’s Induction Call No. 237 into the Armed Forces.

40 YEARS AGO From 1980 FPS Files Dale Howell - the man who was referred to as ”Dad” by the Carrollton Jaycees - received the organization’s Distinguished Service Award for 1979 at a banquet held at the Atwood Yacht Club.

The Medical Center Board of Trustees recommended the purchase of a five-acre tract of ground from Drs. Kent Berg and James Birong on the west side of Trump Rd. for a proposed medical center in Carroll County.

Richard Jones and Byron Fairclough were hired by Carroll County Sheriff Dean R. Yeager as jailers at the county security building.

Carrollton Warrior heavyweight Steve Harter placed first in a Carrollton Invitational wrestling tournament.

30 YEARS AGO From 1990 FPS Files Kishman’s IGA grocery store on SR 43 in Carrollton was purchased by Bill Stoneman, Packey Vallecca, Sean Smith and Gerald Guthrie from Patti Kishman, former owner, and the name was changed to Hometown Foods.

Charles Reed was appointed to Malvern Village Council to fill a full four-year term to which no one filed for as a candidate.

Missy Staley, a senior, was crowned Carrollton High School’s winter sports homecoming queen by Traci Johnson, the 1989 queen.

Norman Sonny Tanner opened Atwood In’s and Out’s at 2235 Lodge Rd., Dellroy, where the business was taking on the shape of a Quonset Hut. 20 YEARS AGO From 2000 FPS Files Ashleigh Brooks and Justin Haslip were crowned queen and king during Carrollton High School’s winter homecoming.

Plans were unveiled for a proposed $11 million development project along SR 43, north of Carrollton and north of 12th St. NW where Discount Drug Mart is currently located.

A Carroll County Park District was created and three Park commissioners were named. They included D. Mark Spears, Christopher Jones and R. Kirk Lowdermilk.

Carrollton High School Football Coach Chris Zurbrugg resigned his position to return to his alma mater as head football coach at Alliance High School.

10 YEARS AGO From 2010 FPS Files Sherrodsville Councilman Kenneth Moffat was elected council president and opted not to serve in the capacity of president pro tem as a member of council, but to become mayor and vacate his council seat.

Miss Katie Dunlap and Ben Atkinson reigned as Carrollton High School’s 2010 winter homecoming queen and king.

Miss Brittany Tozzi and Cody Welker reigned as queen and king over Sandy Valley High School’s 2010 basketball homecoming ceremonies.

The Carrollton Warriors basketball team handed Louisville their first Northeastern Buckeye Conference loss by defeating the Leopards 65-52.

Throwback Photo Published Jan. 27, 2000

Birth Announcements Jan. 7 Laura Mozzochi and Zachery Kerns of Malvern, a girl, Aultman Hospital.

Jan. 17 Brandi Cumpson and Jared Soltero of Minerva, a girl, Aultman Hospital.

Susan Kay Cutis of Dellroy, a girl, Aultman Hospital.

Jan. 18 Heather Newsome and Brock McDaniel of Mineral City, a boy, Aultman Hospital.

Ashley Hull and Jake Wentz were crowned as Malvern High School’s 2000 basketball homecoming queen and king during ceremonies held between the Malvern-Conotton Valley junior varsity and varsity basketball games.

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Leslie scores 16 in Lady Warriors win over Crusaders

FPS Photo | Jordan Miller Carrollton sophomore Grace Leslie (white uniform) fights her way to the basket in a game against the Indian Creek Redskins.

Leslie scored seven points against the Redskins and later scored 16 in Carrollton’s win over Canton Central Catholic.

CANTON - The Carrollton Lady Warriors basketball team split a pair of non-conference games last week, falling to an unbeaten Indian Creek team but rebounding with a seven-point win over Canton Central Catholic.

The Lady Warriors traveled to Canton to take on the Canton Central Catholic Crusaders Saturday afternoon.

The Lady Warriors started off strong, outscoring the Crusaders and taking a 12-6 lead by the end of one.

They extended their lead to 23-14 at halftime following a well-executed second quarter.

The Crusaders chipped away at Carrollton’s lead in the third quarter, outscoring the Lady Warriors 8-5 in the period. Carrollton led 28-22 entering the final quarter of regulation.

Carrollton held on in the fourth quarter to win the game 38-31.

Part of the Lady Warriors key to success was scoring down low.

Carrollton continued to feed sophomore Grace Leslie in the paint, pushing her to a career-high 16 points for the Lady Warriors. She made six

buckets and shot 4-for-4 from the free throw line.

Carrollton junior Abby Laizure was the team’s second highest scorer, putting up 10 points. Lauren Marmo pitched in with nine points, including a 4-for-4 performance from the free throw line.

Alicia Lebanno recorded two points and Navaeh Hutchison added one point for the Lady Warriors.

Carrollton played host to a 15-0 Indian Creek Redskins team earlier in the week.

The Redskins led 12-4 at the end of the first quarter and 23-14 at halftime.

Indian Creek sealed the game with a dominating third quarter performance, outscoring Carrollton 15-6 in the quarter. The Redskins won the game 48-32.

Marmo led all Carrollton scorers with nine, Josie Burgett scored eight, Laizure and Leslie both scored seven points.

The Lady Warriors are now 3-13 on the season.

Carrollton will resume action at home against West Branch Feb. 1. Game time is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.

Austintown, Marlington hand CHS back-to-back losses

FPS Photo | Jordan Miller Carrollton’s Griffen Baggozi looks to pass the ball in a game against Marlington. Baggozi pulled down six rebounds and dished out a pair of assists.

ALLIANCE - The Carrollton boys basketball team is riding a skin right now they are hoping to break through soon.

The team went from the top of the lead at 4-0 to 4-3 in the Eastern Buckeye Conference (EBC) in the blink of an eye.

The Warriors last win came against a good East Liverpool team on Jan. 11.

The Warriors played Austintown Fitch in an out-of-conference game Jan. 21.

Fitch took a 10-5 lead by the end of the first quarter but Carrollton fought back in the second quarter, cutting the five-point deficit to just three points (16-13) by halftime.

Austintown put the game out of reach once the third quarter arrived, holding the Warriors to just three points. Fitch led 26-16 entering the final quarter of regulation.

Carrollton lost the game 39-31.

Adam Chaney led all Carrollton scorers with 11 points. Gage Pool scored six, Jimmy Birong scored five, and Brady Benner added four points.

Luke Warner scored three points for Carrollton and Griffen Baggozi scored a pair of points.

The Warriors took to the road to resume EBC Friday night when they played the Marlington Dukes.

In the beginning of the season, Marlington was the first EBC team Carrollton played, and the Warriors won the contest then by 12 points.

Marlington turned the tables for the rematch.

Marlington dominated from start to finish in their revenge game.

Marlington took an 18-8 lead in the first quarter and led by a shocking 16 points (32-16) at halftime.

The Warriors were unable to turn it around as Marlington went on to clinch a 61-45 win over the visiting Warriors.

Carrollton senior Benner finished as the game’s leading scorer, scoring 18 points. Chaney added 16 points.

Birong scored six points. Darick Miller and Talen Timberlake both pitched in a pair of points.

Carrollton is now 7-8 on the season and 4-3 in conference action.

The Warriors will be back in action on Friday, Jan. 31 to take on the Canton South Wildcats.

The last time the two teams met, Carrollton defeated the EBC opponent handily.

Warriors place fourth at WH wrestling tournament The Carrollton wrestling team placed fourth as a team at the West Holmes tournament over the weekend.

Carrollton finished with seven individual placers and scored 131.5 for a fourth-place finish.

Carrollton placers include: Domanick Speelman (3rd), Evan Lewis (4th), Robbie Hoopes (4th),

Colby Moore (3rd), Brandon Brown (2nd), Jaden Barken (6th) and JT Richardson (4th).

Brown won his opening match at 126 lbs. with a 9-3 decision over Highland’s Creed Hill. He then went on to record a first-period pin over Midview’s Colton Bell then a :12 pin in the next round.

He won his next match over West

Holmes’ Kendel Weber with a 3-2 decision.

Brown fell in the championship match by a 9-4 decision against Walsh Jesuit Dyvaire VanDyke.

Carrollton sophomore Domanick Speelman finished third at 138 lbs.

He cruised his way through his first three matches, recording pins in :37, 1:35 and :38, respectively.

He was knocked out of the championship bracket when Indian Creek’s Dominic Paterra won with a 5-3 decision. Speelman rebounded with a pin in the third-place match.

He pinned Buckeye’s Preston DiMarco 1:20 into the match for the win.

Carrollton senior Colby Moore placed third at 160 lbs.

Pictured above are members of the Carrollton wrestling team who placed at the West Holmes tournament (from left): JT Richardson, Jaden Barken, Domanick Speelman, Evan Lewis, Robbie Hoopes, Colby Moore and Brandon Brown.

Moore won his first two matches by pin and his third by a 7-5 overtime victory. He lost by technical fall in the semifinal match (18-3).

An 8-4 decision earned Moore the third-place finish.

Robbie Hoopes (132 lbs.) placed fourth for Carrollton.

He won his first three matches by either tech. fall or pin.

It was in the semifinal match that proved to be a test for Hoopes. With one second remaining in the first period, Springfield’s Andrew Stoll was awarded a pin against Hoopes.

He was also pinned towards the end of the first period of his final match, placing fourth.

Carrollton junior Evan Lewis placed fourth at 152 lbs.

Lewis opened the match with a firstperiod pin but was defeated in his second match of the tournament by a 10-3 decision. He got back on track in his next match with a 10-2 major decision over Mike Hornak of Mentor.

Lewis lost 15-2 in his final match.

Jaden Barken placed sixth for Carrollton at 195 lbs.

He lost his first two matches of the tournament but fought back to place.

Barken won his third match with a :32 pin over Indian Creek’s John Parrish and had a bye his next match.

Clear Fork’s Fred Proto pinned Barken in the final round of the tournament.

Carrollton’s JT Richardson finished the tournament in fourth place. He won his first and second match, both by 9-2 decisions.

He was knocked out of championship contention when he was pinned by Midview’s Daniel Bucknavich in just :24.

In his match for third-place, Maysville’s Gauge Samson defeated Richardson by pin.

The Warriors will be back in action Thursday, Jan. 30 when they host the Salem Quakers. Action is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.

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Free Press Standard | SPORTS & AREA

Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020 Thursday, January 30, 2020

Lady Cards win 2, lose 1

The Lady Cards traveled to Beaver Local and raised their record to 10-5 on the season with a convincing win over the Beavers.

Kirston Moriconi led in scoring with a career high 22 points, followed by Karlee Altimore with 13, Tori Sickafoose and Abbey Parker with eight each. Parker led in rebounds with 10, while both Altimore and Sickafoose handed

out 5 assists.

Despite a valiant fourth quarter comeback, the Lady Cards fell short at home to the Saints.

Sickafoose led with 15 points, followed by Karlee Altimore with 13.

The Lady Cards rolled at home to a big IVC North victory over the Wizards. Senior Karlee Altimore led in scoring with 18 points, followed by freshman

Jordan Parker with 11 points and senior Kirston Moriconi and sophomore Abbey Parker with 10 a piece. Junior Tori Sickafoose led in assists with six while senior Carrigan Pahanish stuffed the stat sheet with five rebounds, three assists and three steals.

Sandy Valley is now 10-5 on the season.

They will resume action Feb. 1 at home against Tusky Valley.

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CHS winter homecoming to be held this Friday Carrollton High School’s annual winter homecoming will be held this Friday when the Warriors host Canton South.

Crowning of the 2020 homecoming queen and king will take place between the 5:30 starting time of the junior varsity and varsity basketball games.

A homecoming dance will be held from 8 to 11

p.m. Saturday evening, Feb. 1 at CHS. Members of the homecoming court are shown in the above photo. From foreground are: Lane Atkinson and Emily Reed, freshmen; Austin Colletti and Camryn Barker, sophomores; Trevor Zinda and Cailyn Bright, juniors; Adam Arbogast and Kylee Smith, seniors; and Brady Benner and Jillian Rinkes, seniors.

Southern Local to crown homecoming queen Friday Southern Local High School will crown its 2020 winter homecoming queen Friday, Jan. 31 between the home junior varsity and varsity basketball games against Leetonia.

Members of this year’s court pictured in front are Harmony Black (left) and Gina McClurg. In the back (from left) are: Presley Jackson, Mikayla McCulley and Kara Boone. The homecoming dance will be held Feb. 1 in the school cafeteria at 7 p.m. with the theme “Cherry Blossom Festival.”

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A sensory friendly bowling event will be held Friday, March 27, at Boulevard Lanes, Dover.

The event is one of the organization’s main fundraisers. The BBBS has set a goal of $65,000, which will be used to serve a record-breaking 400 children in Tuscarawas and Carroll counties this year.

Area residents are encouraged to set up a team, make monetary donations, donate a raffle basket or participate in sponsorship opportunities. If you are interested in helping in some way, please visit the BBBS website at www.bigs4kids.com/ bowling or contact Olivia Scally at 330-339-6916, or email her at oscally@bigs4kids.com.

Photo courtesy of JM Sports Photo Sandy Valley’s Tori Sickafoose takes on a defender in a game against East Canton. She finished the game with six assists.

Cards place 5th at SMCC

The Sandy Valley Wrestling Team traveled to Sandusky St. Mary’s to compete in the SMCC Division 3 Duals.

The Cardinals placed 5th in the 19-team field posting a 7-2 record on the weekend.

The Cardinals were led by Matt Gentry, Branden Boggs and Brody Marks. Gentry and Boggs gained 1st team All Tournament going 9-0 on the weekend . Brody Marks earned 2nd Team All Tournament posting an 8-1 record. Seth Armstrong and

Wyatt Moyer, were 7-2 . Bear Watkins, Justin King and Bam Moyer were 6-3 .

“I’m really proud of our team this weekend. We battled and learned a lot. I have to say this weekend belonged to my assistant coaches,” said Sandy Valley Coach Greg Donahue. “Billy Natale, Mike Petrime, Scott Blair and Ryan Moyer. A lot of the small details that go into strategic planning for a dual were taken care of by them.”

Donahue says even though his

Cardinals team doesn’t fill the line up, they learn to adjust and earn points to win.

“Having a line up with 4 forfeits, you have to be able to get matchups that can score points.

Ryan Moyer was masterful at helping to create matchups that allowed us to maximize our points. It was quite fun to watch.”

The Cardinals will be back in action at the State Duals on Saturday, Feb. 8th at Cuyahoga Hts. High School at 9am.

Hornets finish 3rd at Mapleton The Malvern wrestling team placed third at the Mapleton tournament.

Nearly all of their wrestlers earned medals.

Malvern’s Tyler Banta finished the tournament as the champion.

Johnny Walker and Olivia Daniels both finished as runnersup; Aron Smith placed third; Ethan Boni, Xavier Watson and Trentyn Skinner recorded fourthplace finishes; Sam Foster and PJ Anderson finished fifth; and Myles Barnett, Tommy Thompson, Matt Jeffery and Colin Green all claimed sixthplace finishes.

“We had a pretty good day at Mapleton,” Malvern Coach Robert Wilson said. “We placed 3rd as a team overall and nearly our entire team was able to medal.

Tyler Banta had a great day pinning his way through the tournament.”

The Hornets lost a close match to Salem in a dual last week, falling 36-30 to the Quakers.

Results are: 106 - Dylan Newhouse (S) fall Ethan Boni (M) 5:55, 113 - DBL Forfeit, 120 - Johny Walker (M) dec Micah Chamberlain (S) 10-4, 126 - Tyler Banta (M) fall Britten Allen (S) 0:46, 132 - Olen Butler (M)

forfeit over Salem, 138 - Lane Lefleme (S) fall Myles Barnett (M) 1:02, 145 - Zarek Ross (S) dec PJ Anderson (M) 6-0, 152 Xavier Watson (M) fall Brandon VanHorn (S) 4:21, 160 - Caiden Hart (S) fall Tommy Thompson (M) 0:40, 170 - Christian Barth (S) dec Colin Greene (M) 7-3, 182 - Sam Foster (M) dec Logan Stecker (S) 11-4, 195 - John Kidd (S) fall Olivia Daniels (M) 2:19, 220 - Trentyn Skinner (M) fall Sam Murray (S) 0:36, HWY Jesus Juan (S) fall Matt Jeffery (S) 3:18.

MINERVA - The Minerva Lions boys basketball team hosted and defeated the Canton South Wildcats 40-38 on their winter homecoming night.

The Lions were riding a threegame losing streak entering the game, but with the win over the

Wildcats, they improved to 6-10 overall and 2-6 in the Eastern Buckeye Conference.

Noah Sallade finished as the leading scorer for the Minerva Lions as he went on to record a team-high 13 points. Canton South’s leading scorer, Shamar Blackmon, also

finished with 13 points.

Canton South falls to 5-10 on the season and 2-6 in conference play.

The Lions will resume action at Minerva High School Friday, Jan. 31 when they host the West Branch Warriors.

Lions win on homecoming night

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Consumers National Bank receives fourth SBA ‘Top Community Bank Lender Award’ MINERVA − Consumers National Bank has received the Top Community Bank Lender Award from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Cleveland District Office for the fourth consecutive year.

The award recognizes the bank’s outstanding performance making SBA 7(a) and SBA Express loans during SBA fiscal year 2019, ranking first among community banks in the 28 northern Ohio counties served by the Cleveland SBA Office.

“We are pleased that our business bankers and commercial loan department continues to be recognized for their commitment and expertise in helping small businesses gain access to the capital they need to grow their organizations. We are happy to have a strong partner like the Small Business Administration to assist our customers.

Nationwide, community banks originate over 50% of small business loans. SBA programs and the support provided by the staff in the Cleveland District Office help us meet the growing demand,” said Ralph Lober, the bank’s president and CEO. “This award recognizes Consumers’ sustained efforts of

providing credit to small businesses in urban and rural markets. Their lenders and staff do a great job using the SBA loan programs to support new and growing businesses,” said Gil Goldberg, district director of the Small Business Administration Cleveland District Office.

Consumers National Bank has 11 commercial lenders serving business clients from the bank’s 18 branches in Carroll, Columbiana, Jefferson, Stark and Summit counties, plus a loan production office in Wooster.

With its main branch in Minerva, local branches can be found in Adena, Alliance, Bergholz, Brewster, Canton, Carrollton, Dillonvale, East Canton, Fairlawn, Hanoverton, Hartville, Lisbon, Louisville, Malvern, Mount Pleasant, Salem, Waynesburg, In addition to small business loans, the bank has a history of agriculture lending which supports the rural communities that make up a significant portion of its markets.

Consumers National Bank’s Senior Loan Officer Scott Dodds said, “We are pleased to win this award for the fourth year in a row.”

Ideas sought for Malvern community projects The Malvern Community Development Fund would like to hear residents’ ideas for Dancing on the Bridge.

Specifically, for festival activities and the community project this year. With community support, MCDF has been able to make many improvements to the Village of Malvern including the walking track in the park, community planters for flowers and Christmas trees, Welcome to Malvern banners, exercise stations, baseball dugouts and much more. For a complete listing, please go to www.malverncdf.org.

Additionally, the board would like to hear what the community thinks about changing the site of Dancing on the Bridge from downtown to the Malvern park. There has been discussion about both locations and hearing your thoughts will help the Board of Trustees make decisions.

Ideas can be shared in writing to Nolan Champer, P.O. Box 18, Malvern, OH 44644, or emailing to nchamper@gmail. com or calling 330-205-0464.

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Thursday, January 30, 2020

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Bowman to serve as president of Sandy Valley Board of Education A new president was elected and two new board members were welcomed at the Jan. 6 organizational meeting of the Sandy Valley Board of Education.

Scot Bowman, who was re-elected to a new four-year term last November and served as board vice president last year, was elected president, succeeding Stephanie Wigfield, who did not seek re-election.

The two new members beginning four-year terms on the board are Dr. Joe Wigfield and Steve Pomesky.

The two other members are Dennis Corsi, who was elected vice president, and Ike Winters.

Committee appointments for 2020 include: Athletic: Winters and Corsi; Policy: Pomesky and Bowman; Finance: Corsi and Winters;

Curriculum: Winfield and Pomesky; and Facility: Bowman and Wigfield.

Regular monthly board meetings were set for the second Monday of each month except February when the board will meet Feb. 24 and June, the end of the fiscal year, when the meeting will be held June 25.

Service fund appropriations for board members were set at $7,500.

Members of the Sandy Valley Board of Education who organized for 2020 at their Jan. 6 meeting are (from left) Dennis Corsi, board vice president; Ike Winters, Dr. Joe Wigfield, Steve Pomesky and Scot Bowman, board president.

Legals LEGAL NOTICE

mon Pleas Court, Juvenile Division, Canton, Ohio.

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS JUVENILE DIVISION STARK COUNTY, OHIO Judge Hall

Said party is required to attend this hearing to protect his rights regarding the custody of these children. Said publication shall be made in this newspaper once a week for six (6) successive weeks.

CASE# 2019JCV01111 DUSTIN BOSWELL, ET AL Plaintiff vs CHRISTINA SUAREZ, ET AL Defendant Frank McPherson, Jr., the Biological Father of Liam and Collin McPherson, whose residence and address are unknown, shall take notice that on the 4th day of November, 2019, Dustin and Keri Boswell ("Petitioners") filed a Petition for Custody of Liam and Collin McPherson, in the Juvenile Division of the Common Pleas Court of Stark County, Ohio, Canton, Ohio 44702, in Case No. 2019JCV01111, requesting the Court to grant them custody of the minor children, Liam and Collin McPherson.

A hearing is scheduled for March 9, 2020 at 10:20 a.m. in the Stark County Com-

David E. Butz KRUGLIAK, WILKINS, GRIFFITHS & DOUGHERTY CO., L.P.A. 4775 Munson Street NW/P.O. Box 36963 Canton, Ohio 44735-6963 Phone: (330) 497-0700 Fax: (330) 497-4020 dbutz@kwgd.com ATTORNEYS FOR PETITIONERS Published in The Free Press Standard January 23 & 30 and February 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2020.

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS DIVISION OF DOMESTIC RELATIONS CARROLL COUNTY, OHIO CASE NO. 19DRB29474 KATHERINE M. EDORH 65 West Main Street,

PUBLIC NOTICE REAL ESTATE AND MOBILE HOME TAXES ARE DUE BY FEBRUARY 12, 2020 AND TAXES PAID AFTER FEBRUARY 12, 2020, WILL ACCRUE A PENALTY AND INTEREST AND FAILURE TO RECEIVE A TAX BILL WILL NOT AVOID SUCH PENALTY AND INTEREST. IF YOU. HAVE NOT RECEIVED A TAX BILL, CALL THE TREASURER’S OFFICE AT 330-627-4221.

JEFF YEAGER CARROLL COUNTY TREASURER Published in The Free Press Standard January 30, 2020 and February 6, 2020

LEGAL NOTICE SALE OF REAL ESTATE Carroll County Foreclosure Auction Case# 2017CVE28788 U.S. Bank National Association vs Beth A. Reed nka Beth A. Hemming, et al. The description of the property to be sold is as follows: Property Address: 26 CARROLLTON ST., DELLROY, Carroll, Ohio, 44620; Legal Description: Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number: 24-0000007.000 Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com opening on 02/11/2020 at 10:00 AM for a minimum of 7 days.

Property may be sold on a provisional sale date should the third party purchaser fail to provide their deposit within the allotted time.

Provisional Sale date: 02/25/2020 at 10:00 AM. Sales subject to cancellation. The deposit required is $5,000.00 to be paid by wire transfer within 2 hours of the sale ending. No cash is permitted.

Purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.

To view all sale details and terms for this property visit www.Auction.com and enter the Search Code: 2017CVE28788 into the search bar.

Published in The Free Press Standard Jan. 16, 23 & 30, 2020

LEGAL NOTICE Sale of Real Estate Carroll County Foreclosure Auction Case# 2018CVE29193 Ditech Financial LLC vs Jacky R. Locker, et al. The description of the property to be sold is as follows: Property Address: 6053 Glen Drive Southwest, Sherrodsville, Carroll, Ohio, 44675; Legal Description: Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number: 22-0000900.000 Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com opening on 02/11/2020 at 10:00 AM for a minimum of 7 days.

Property may be sold on a provisional sale date should the third party purchaser fail to provide their deposit within the allotted time.

Provisional Sale date: 02/25/2020 at 10:00 AM. Sales subject to cancellation. The deposit required is $5000.00 to be paid by wire transfer within 2 hours of the sale ending. No cash is permitted.

Purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.

To view all sale details and terms for this property visit www.Auction.com and enter the Search Code 2018CVE29193 into the search bar.

Published in The Free Press Standard January 16, 23 & 30, 2020

Apt. A Carrollton, OH 44615 Plaintiff vs JEAN PIERRE EDORH 5999 Bear Creek Drive, Apt. 425 Bedford Heights, OH 44146 Defendant Jean Pierre Edorh, whose last known address 5999 Bear Creek Drive, Apt. 425, Bedford Heights, OH 44146 and whose current address is unknown, shall take notice that on the 12th day of December, 2019, Katherine M. Edorh has filed a Complaint for Divorce/Annulment/Legal Separation in the Carroll County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division, 4th Floor Courthouse, Carrollton, Ohio 44615, being Case No. 19DRB29474.

The Complaint alleges the following grounds: Gross neglect of duty and that the parties have voluntarily lived separately and apart from each other for 12 months.

Plaintiff is requesting for an equitable division of marital assets and debts between the parties. Plaintiff may be seeking to be restored to a former name.

Jean Pierre Edorh is required to answer within twenty-eight days after publication.

Said Complaint will be set for hearing before the Domestic Relations Court on or after 28 days after the date of last publication. You may lose valuable rights if you fail to appear for any hearing in the case. Last date of publication is February 13, 2020. Last day to answer is March 12, 2020. Hearing date is March 18, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.

Dated: January 3, 2020 ~s~ Katherine M. Edorh, Plaintiff Kathleen Allmon Stoneman (#0011970) Attorney for Petitioner, Katherine M. Edorh 63 Second St. SW; PO Box 326 Carrollton, Ohio 44615 Phone: 330-627-1000 Facsimile: 330-627-1005 Email: Kathy@stonemanlawoffice.com Published in The Free Press Standard January 9, 16, 23 & 30 and February 6 & 13, 2020.

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CARROLL COUNTY, OHIO JUDGE MICHAEL V. REPELLA II CASE NO. 2019CVE29454 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET MORTGAGE PRODUCTS, INC., MORTGAGE ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-NC1 Plaintiff vs TIMOTHY W. ZURCHER AND FLORA ZURCHER, ET AL Defendant The Defendant, Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Legatees, Executors and Administrators of Carolyn A. Harvey, whose current address is unknown, will take notice that on November 19, 2019, the Plaintiff, U.S. National Bank Association, as Trustee for Residential Asset Mortgage Products, Inc., Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006 NC1, filed its Complaint in Case No. 2019CVE29454, in the Court of Common Pleas of Carroll County, Ohio, seeking a foreclosure of its mortgage interest in the real property located at 41 Penny Road SW, Carrollton, OH 44615, Permanent Parcel No. 33-0000546.000, ("Real Estate"), and alleged that the Defendant has or may have an interest in this Real Estate.

The Defendant, Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Legatees,

Executors and Administrators of Carolyn A. Harvey is required to answer the Plaintiff's Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after the last date of publication of this notice. In the event that the Defendant, Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Legatees, Executors and Administrators of Carolyn A. Harvey fails to respond in the allotted time, judgment by default can be entered against them for the relief requested in the Plaintiff's Complaint.

Last date of publication is February 13, 2020.

Carrie L. Davis (0083281) Michael R. Brinkman (0040079) Steven H. Patterson (0073452) Yanfang Marilyn Ramirez (0074242) Attorney for Plaintiff Reisenfeld & Associates LLC 3962 Red Bank Road Cincinnati, OH 45227 voice: (513) 322-7000 facsimile: (513) 322-7099 Published in The Free Press Standard January 30, February 6 & 13, 2020.

LEGAL NOTICE Unknown Spouse, if any, of Todd E. Davis, whose last place of residence is 9354 Linden Road Northwest, Minerva, OH 44657, but whose present place of residence is unknown, will take notice that on November 26, 2019, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association filed its Complaint in Case No. 2019CVE29463 in the Court of Common Pleas Carroll County, Ohio alleging that the Defendant Unknown Spouse, if any, of Todd E. Davis have or claim to have an interest in the real estate described below: Permanent Parcel Number: 04-0000091.00 Property Address: 9354 Linden Road Northwest, Minerva, Ohio 44657 The legal description may be obtained from the Carroll County Auditor at 119 South Lisbon Street, Suite 203, Carrollton, Ohio 44615, 330627-2250.

The Petitioner further alleges that by reason of default of the Defendant in the payment of a promissory note, according to its tenor, the conditions of a concurrent mortgage deed given to secure the payment of said note and conveying the premises described, have been broken, and the same has become absolute.

The Petitioner prays that the Defendant named above be required to answer and set up their interest in said real estate or be forever barred from asserting the same, for foreclosure of said mortgage, the marshalling of any liens, and the sale of said real estate, and the proceeds of said sale applied to the payment of Petitioners Claim in the proper order of its priority, and for such other and further relief as is just and equitable.

THE DEFENDANT NAMED ABOVE IS REQUIRED TO ANSWER ON OR BEFORE THE 5TH DAY OF MARCH, 2020.

By: REIMER LAW CO. F. Peter Costello, Attorney at Law Attorney for Plaintiff-Petitioner P.O. Box 39696 Solon, Ohio 44139 (440) 600-5500 Published in The Free Press Standard January 23 & 30 and February 6, 2020.

BID NOTICE The Washington Township Trustees are accepting sealed bids for the cost of gravel, limestone, slag and ash. Bid should include cost per ton delivered to the jobsite within the township and must include any and all fees or surcharges. Bids should be sent to Washington Township Trustees at 3097 Cobbler Rd., Carrollton, Ohio 44615 and should be marked "Stone Bid" on the envelope. Bids must be received prior to the 7:30 p.m. meeting on February 18, which will be held at the township hall. The trustees reserve the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

Washington Township Trustees

Connie Days Fiscal Officer Carroll County Ohio Published in The Free Press Standard January 30 and February 6, 2020.

LEGAL NOTICE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CARROLL COUNTY, OHIO Judge Michael V. Repella CASE# 2019CVE29462 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff vs REBECCA D. HARKLESS, AKA REBECCA HARKLESS, AKA REBECCA DAWN HARKLESS, ET AL Defendant John Doe Name Unknown, the Unknown Spouse of Rebecca D. Harkless, AKA Rebecca Harkless, AKA Rebecca Dawn Harkless (if any), whose last known address is P.O. Box 293, Dellroy, OH 44620, will take notice that on November 26, 2019, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. filed its Complaint in the Carroll County Court of Common Pleas at P.O. Box 367, Carrollton, OH 44615, assigned Case No. 2019CVE29462 and styled Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs.

Rebecca D. Harkless, AKA Rebecca Harkless, AKA Rebecca Dawn Harkless, et al.

The object of, and demand for relief in, the Complaint is to foreclose the lien of Plaintiff's mortgage recorded upon the real estate described below and in which Plaintiff alleges that the foregoing defendant has or claims to have an interest: Parcel number(s): 0000038.000

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Property Address: 7 South Ohio Street, Dellroy, OH 44620 The Defendant named above is required to answer the Complaint within twentyeight (28) days after the last publication of this legal notice. This legal notice will be published once a week for three successive weeks.

Angela D. Kirk Manley Deas Kochalski LLC P.O. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 614-220-5611 adk@manleydeas.com Published in The Free Press Standard January 16, 23 & 30, 2020.

BID NOTICE The Loudon Township Trustees will be taking bids for hauling slag, limestone, gravel and ashes for one year to the Loudon Township Building, 8295 Germano Rd., Amsterdam 43903. The bid should be for material priced to include the delivery charge. No bids will be considered with a separate fuel surcharge. The bids are to be sent to the Loudon Township Fiscal Officer at 3141 Plane Rd. SE, Carrollton, OH 44615 to be received by February 4, 2020. The trustees have the right to accept or reject any of the bids.

Margret Brogan Fiscal Officer Published in The Free Press Standard January 23 & 30, 2020.

PUBLIC NOTICE Carroll County General Health District Policy for Connection to Sanitary Sewer Per Ohio Administrative Code 3701-29 (Draft) Sewer Accessibility Determination: Sewer Accessibility to go into effect after three readings.

Per Ohio Administrative Code 3701-29, sewage treatment systems shall not be sited, permitted or installed where a sanitary sewage system is accessible. The Carroll County General Health District must define accessibility to determine when households must route into the sanitary sewage system. The CCGHD proposes that sewer is deemed not accessible when the distance from the sewer to the point of connection at the structure is greater than 400 feet.

Please visit our website at

www.carroll-lhd,org for the complete "Carroll County General Health District Policy for Connection to Sanitary Sewer Per Ohio Administrative cODE 370129 (Draft)" A PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING WILL BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 5 AT 5:30 P.M. AT THE CARROLL COUNTY GENERAL HEALTH DISTRICT'S LOWER LEVEL: 301 MOODY AVE., CARROLLTON, OH 44615.

Published in The Free Press Standard January 23 & 30, 2020.

OEPA PUBLIC NOTICE The following matters are the subject of this public notice by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The complete public notice, including any additional instructions for submitting comments, requesting information, a public hearing, or filing an appeal may be obtained at: http://www.epa.ohio.gov/ac tions.aspx or Hearing Clerk,Ohio EPA, 50 W. Town St., P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216. Ph: 614644-3037 email: HClerk@epa.ohio.gov Final Issuance of Permit-ToInstall and Operate EAP Ohio LLC - JD CR AUG Pad CR 43 - Brush Rd. NE, Carrollton, OH 44615 ID # P0127802 Date of Action: 01/17/2020 Initial installation PTIO for an oil and gas well site production operation (GP 12.2) and paved and unpaved roadways and parking areas (GP 5.1).

Final Approval of Plans and Specifications MWCD - Atwood Park, 1319 Third St. NW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663-0349 Facility Description: Transient Water System ID #: 1309556 Date of Action: 01/23/2020 This final action not preceded by proposed action and is appealable to ERAC. Detail Plans for PWSID:OH1038411 Plan No:1309556 regarding Atwood Lake Park Main Campground Phase 2.

Final Issuance of Permit-ToInstall and Operate Lykins Energy - Minerva, 621 S. Valley St., Minerva, OH 44657 ID #: P0127557 Date of Action: 01/23/2020 Renewal PTIO for emissions unit J001 (Plant 868 loading rack).

Published in The Free Press Standard January 30, 2020.

PUBLIC NOTICE The Annual Financial Report for 2019 Fiscal Year for Orange Township is complete and available to view. An appointment may be made by calling 740-269-9166 to view the report.

Marsha Rutledge Fiscal Officer Orange Township Carroll County, Ohio Published in The Free Press Standard January 30, 2020.

PUBLIC NOTICE Cara Borland, Fiscal Officer of Augusta Township, hereby notifies the residents of Augusta Township that the Annual Financial Report for 2019 is complete and available for viewing. Anyone interested in viewing the report may contact her at 330-8953971.

Cara Borland Fiscal Officer Augusta Township Carroll County, Ohio Published in The Free Press Standard January 30, 2020.

Thursday,January January 30, 2020 Thursday, 30, 2020

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Free Press Standard | CLASSIFIEDS & SCHOOLS

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Gotschall, Schaar chosen as CHS December Students of the Month Selected as Students of the Month for December at Carrollton High School were Andrew Gotschall and Emily Schaar, both seniors.

GOTSCHALL, son of Gregg and Wendy Gotschall of Carrollton, is a member of the cross country, basketball and track teams, National Honor Society, Student Council and Student Government youth group at CHS. He also is member of the First Christian Church of Malvern.

Andrew has a sister, Jennifer, 22, a nursing graduate student at the University of Tennessee.

Upon graduation, he plans to attend The Ohio State Uni-

versity and pursue a career as a medical doctor and medical researcher.

When asked what teacher, coach, family member or special friend has influenced him and why, Andrew replied: My Mom and Dad for loving and raising me to be the man I am today. Also, Mr. Frew and Mrs. Incerpi for going above and beyond in the science department in order to prepare me for college.

In offering advice for success in life, Gotschall quoted: “Vision without action is a day dream – Action without vision is a nightmare – Vision with action makes dreams come true”

EMILY SCHAAR

ANDREW GOTSCHALL

– Joel A. Barker.

MISS SCHAAR, daughter of LeAnn and Andrew Schaar of Sherrodsville, is a member of the French Club, CHS Club, Youth-2-Youth, Soccer team, CHS Drama Department, choir and National Honor Society. Her hobbies include reading and art/crafts.

Although her future plans are currently undecided, Emily says she plans to double major in art education and psychology and then attend graduate school to become an art therapist.

When asked what teacher, coach, family member or special friend has influenced her and why, Emily said: My par-

ents, because they have been so understanding and supportive of everything I do.

In offering advice for success in life, she replied: My advice is to do everything you can in order to be happy and help others.

As Students of the Month, both Andrew and Emily become eligible for a $500 scholarship provided by McFadden Insurance Co. to one boy and one girl at the conclusion of the 2019-20 school year.

They also will be treated to lunch by CHS Principal David Davis and have their pictures displayed at CHS.

John Gregg students enjoy new playground equipment this year Elementary schools within the Edison Local School District have some new equipment on hand for students to enjoy during recess.

New playground equipment was added at John Gregg and Stanton Elementary schools in November and Assistant Superintendent Julie Kireta said the district obtained a Playcore grant through DWA Recreation of Harrison, Ohio, which matched district funds for the estimated $145,986 project.

Kireta said the items replace outdated equipment and expenses include groundwork, installation and the play struc-

tures.

“The equipment arrived around Nov. 5 at John Gregg and students began playing on the playground the following week,” she said. “Stanton’s work began once John Gregg was completed and students there were able to play on the new playground Nov. 25.”

She said the district defrayed costs for the upgrades while the Playcore grant matched the cost of the large playground equipment, while the items were installed by DWA Recreation. The new playground at John Gregg replaces items which previously came from the former Pleasant

Hill elementary school.

“The playground was designed around the six elements of play: balancing, sliding, brachiating (swinging with the arms), spinning, climbing and swinging,” she said. “The new equipment includes swings, a balance beam, spinner and one large piece that includes slides and climbing structures. The previous equipment was installed at various times and was beginning to become dated,” she commented.

District Superintendent Bill Beattie said the goal was to keep kids active and potentially make further improvements to

the sites.

“The students were very excited to be able to play on the new playground equipment,” Beattie concluded. “It is our hope in the future to investigate additional pieces of equipment to enhance the playgrounds even more,” he added.

AT RIGHT: Leah Moore and Maddox Richardson, kindergarten students at John Gregg elementary school between Amsterdam and Bergholz, are shown enjoying the new playground equipment at the school.

We accept all major credit & debit cards for fast, easy, convenient payment methods To place your classified ad call (330) 627-5591 or email fpsclassified@gmail.com

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Real Estate Real Estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, thus making it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or the intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discriminations.

The Free Press will not knowingly accept advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Be informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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& Auctions, 330-6272350. (01tfcweb) ___________________ CARROLL CO: Lee Twp. 56 acres, $154,900. Torch Rd., Mechanicstown. ALSO, Rose Twp. 48 acres, $189,900. Clay Rd., 2.5 miles from Tappan.

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BRUNER LAND COMPANY, INC. (740)6306724 or (740)685-8138.

All mineral rights reserved. “Owner Financing Available” www.brunerland.com (05tfcweb) ___________________

Misc. Wanted WANTED: Standing Timber & Walnut Trees – Call Carroll County Logging, 330-738-2050 or 440-897-0863.

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Apply at 750 Garfield Ave., Carrollton, OH. Applications also can picked up at OhioMeansJobs. (36tfcweb) ___________________

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For Rent Real Estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, thus making it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or the intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discriminations.

The Free Press will not knowingly accept advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Be informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

The Free Press Standard ___________________ Large 2 BR trailer 15

KENSINGTON GREENE

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Now taking applications for ALL units. Gas heat, central air and washer/dryer hook-ups. Metropolitan vouchers accepted. Call today for an application.

ASK US ABOUT MOVE-IN SPECIALS “This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer”

Social Services Worker 2 Carroll County Job and Family Services is seeking applications from individuals interested in children’s protective and adult protective services work. Applicants should possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field. Applications can be printed from the agency website (www.carrollcountyjfs.com). Applications can also be picked up at JFS (95 East Main Street, Carrollton) or OhioMeansJobs Carroll County (55 East Main Street (rear), Carrollton). Send applications to: Carroll County JFS, PO Box 219, Carrollton, OH 44615 by 4:00 p.m. on February 5, 2020.

Carroll County Job and Family Services is seeking individuals to join our Social Services team. Positions available include Social Services Supervisor and Quality Control / Trainer. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field and have prior experience in child protective and/or adult protective services. Applications can be printed from the agency website (www.carrollcountyjfs.com). Applications can also be picked up at JFS (95 East Main Street, Carrollton) or OhioMeansJobs Carroll County (55 East Main Street (rear), Carrollton). Send applications to: Carroll County JFS, PO Box 219, Carrollton, OH 44615 by 4:00 p.m. on February 5, 2020.

Fixer Upper 4-Bedroom Brick Ranch 10 Acres – 30x44 Garage – Carroll Co. Center Twp. – Carrollton LSD All sells to settle the estate on location: 1262 MACE RD. NE, CARROLLTON, OH 44615 THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 13, 2020 - 5:15 PM

Visit www.kikoauctions.com for more details.

AUCTION BY ORDER OF: Herman Keith Bentley Jr., Administrator of the Herman Bentley Estate, Carroll Co. Probate case #20191003 AUCTIONEERS/REALTORS: Ashley Ritchey, 330-495-3474 or ashley@kikocompany.com and Eric Bevington, 330-417-5471 or eric@kikocompany.com KIKO Auctioneers (330) 455-9357 www.kikoauctions.com

minutes east of Carrollton. No pets. Call 740937-6000. (05cweb) ___________________ Nice 2 BR apartment above our garage at 253 4th St. SE, Carrollton (by the Post Office). $500/month + $500 deposit & 1-year lease. No pets. Call Bill Skinner, 330-627-4398.

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town, $650/month + deposit & utilities. No pets.

Non-smoking. All electric. Well water, sewer, trash & lawn care provided. Stove & refrigerator included.

No washer/dryer hook-ups.

Located off Rt. 43 north at 2412 Melody Lane, Carrollton. Call & leave message w/FIRST & LAST NAME & number or text 330-458-9714.

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walleye, perch & northerns. Boats, motors & gas included. Call Hugh at 1-800-426-2550 for a free brochure or visit www.bestfishing.com.

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Services SNOW PLOWING – CALL BILL GRIMES, 330-324-7969.

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Card of Thanks Thank you to Dodds Funeral Home and Reverend Kimberly Arbaugh for the excellent service they provided for Beulah Wilson.

The Wilson family (05c) ___________________

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