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Bowling resigns as Brown superintendent
Bullocks celebrate a lifetime of love By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent
Lee and Lucille Bullock will be celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary in May. They love each other, they take care of each other and they are friends, according to Lucille. The lovely couple resides at Centreville Village in Carrollton but they haven’t always been residents of Carroll County. Lucille said she was born Dec. 16, 1932 in Athens County. Her parents were Forest and Geraldine Phillips Allen. She was raised with three sisters. When she was a tiny baby her family moved to Columbus. Lucille said Lee and her didn’t know each other growing up but that “she was born at one end of the holler and he was born way up in the holler”. They were both born in Milfield, Ohio. They actually met in a cemetery in Columbus. Yes, Lucille said they met in a cemetery. Both Lee and Lucille’s eyes sparkled just a bit as they chuckled over the memory. Lucille and her family had piled into their old car and had gone to the cemetery to decorate family graves for Memorial Day. Lee was at the cemetery with his uncle and they were there to decorate their family graves too. “I thought he was interested in my older sister,” said Lucille. It was during the Korean War and Lee was watching as a lot of his friends were being drafted. “I didn’t want to be drafted into the army. I know the army shoots people. So I thought about it, and I joined the Navy instead. I didn’t think the Navy killed people. But I found out they did,” said Lee.
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time at Malvern short.” “Until my successor is chosen the Stark County Educational Service Center will assist in running the district along side the excellent administrators. I wish nothing but the best for Brown Local and all of its stakeholders. Good luck in the future and GO HORNETS!,” he wrote. At the same meeting, the Board named Marty Bowe, a former superintendent of Perry Local schools and who is currently serving as assistant superintendent at the Stark County Educational Service Center, as interim superintendent. According to James Carman, Brown Local School treasurer, the board will begin its search for a new superintendent immediately. Bowling has served as Brown Local’s superintendent since 2017 and prior to that time was middle school/high school principal.
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Lucille and Lee Bullock will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary in May. Lucille holds a copy of a photo taken shortly after the couple were married.
Lee served as a 1st Class Gunner’s Mate. Lee said he met the director of artillery and he taught him everything he knew. But the director was killed. Where his workplace was set up was the coolest place on the ship. Because of the storage of weapons, one section had to be kept at a constant lower temperature. “Buddies would give me their drinks or food to put in my area just to make the good stuff last longer and not spoil. I usually got a sample of whatever it was,” said Lee as he laughed. Lee and Lucille began writing letters
back and forth. They did this through the first three years of Lee’s military service to his country. Lee was assigned to an oil tanker. “We would fill it up with fuel, take it out to the fleet, wherever they were sitting in the water, and then we’d come back. We’d fill it up again and do it all over,” said Lee. Lucille said with a big smile that Lee came home on leave after three years.
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Duncan spells ‘bindi’ for the win at Minerva Spelling Bee Kayley Duncan, an eighth grade student at Minerva Middle School, became the school’s spelling bee champion at the Feb. 3 spelling bee after spelling the word “bindi” correctly in the 11th round. Runnersup were eighth graders Laylah Pritchett and Edie Zwahlen. Duncan’s first place win entitles her to represent Minerva Local School District in the regional spelling bee to be held Saturday, March 7, at GlenOak High School Theater beginning at 1:30 p.m. Judges for the Feb. 3 spelling bee were Mary Clark, Barb Kandel and Cathy Brown. Richard Mikes, a retired Minerva Middle school principal, was the pronouncer for the bee and Minerva Middle School Principal Scott Cassidy is the district spelling bee coordinator. According to Cassidy, 20 of the best spellers in grades 6 to 8 took part in the Feb. 3 spell down. “These students qualified by scoring in the top category of spellers after two rounds of written exams,” Cassidy said. Following are the round-by-round results of the remaining spellers, including the word they missed: Round 1: Luke Somers, benches; Round 2: Rilee Young, foolishness; Danika Wagner, plumbing; Round 3: Michael Porter, antennas; Round 4: Lydia Eckstein, writers; Megan Lynn, fiercest; Kahlen Burns, abated; Round 5: Gary Esber, sundering; Round 6: Olivia Mandato, parcel; Round 7: Makayla Bowling, periodi-
The Brown Local School District in Malvern is looking for a new superintendent. At a special meeting at noon Friday, Feb. 7, the Brown Local Board of Education accepted the resignation of Supt. Scott Bowling, who reportedly has accepted a position he said in a Facebook post that he could not pass up. However, he did not respond to an inquiry from The FPS as to where he is relocating. “I want to thank all the families, staff but most of all the students of Brown Local Schools for allowing me the privilege to serve as your principal and then superintendent these last five years,” he wrote. “It has been the highlight of my career to work in these positions. I was recently offered a position that I cannot pass up. Unfortunately, this position will be starting before the end of the school year so I will need to cut my
Monday, Feb. 17, 2020
Lee sentenced on child pornography charges By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent Gary Lee Jr., age 48, of Carrollton, appeared before Common Pleas Court Judge Michael V. Repella II on Wednesday, Feb. 5, for sentencing on child pornography charges. A jury found Lee guilty on Monday, Jan. 27 on two second-degree felony counts of pandering and two third-degree felony counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor. At the Feb. 5 hearing, Lee’s attorney, public defender Stephen Kandle moved to have Lee’s trial declared a mistrial. Repella agreed to merge count three into count two and count five into count four, as was recommended and agreed to by Kandle and Carroll County Prosecutor Steven Barnett. Repella stated that by merging these charges, the issue of a mistrial is moot. Barnett recalled Lt. Robert Watson of the Carroll County sheriff’s department to the stand. Barnett asked
several questions regarding the numerous interviews that were held between Watson, other deputies, and Lee. Watson testified that during the interviews Lee admitted he was attracted to children. Watson said that Lee had many photos of young children, some of which he had taken at public places such as parks and at a yard sale at his mother’s home and some from television. “There were about 15,000 photos. Lee expressed his preference for children with dark hair. He said he felt he had a problem and talked about chemical castration. He was viewing pictures that peaked his interest. There were women tied up, held hostage, kidnapped, tied up in a car trunk. Some of the photos were from a television show, real life crime dramas. These photos from real life crime shows showed women naked and bloody. He took these photos from the television,” stated Watson. Watson explained that out of those
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Feb. 18 is deadline to register to vote, absentee voting is set to begin Wednesday, Feb. 19
Minerva Middle School Principal Scott Cassidy is shown presenting a plaque listing previous spelling bee winners to eighth grader Kayley Duncan, winner of the school’s 26th annual spelling bee held Feb. 3.
cally; Evan Debo, vortices; Haden Foster, haughty; Connor Lautzenheiser, accelerates; Geno Randal, absorptive; Round 8: Joshua Reed, prestigious;
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Lyllian Loveless, therapeutic; Round 9: Jared Barnes, aspirations; Round 10: Laylah Pritchett, solace; Edie Zwalen, proximo.
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Tuesday, Feb. 18, is the deadline for voter registration, which qualifies registered voters to cast a ballot at the March 17 primary election in Ohio. Absentee voting for the primary election begins Wednesday, Feb. 19, and continues until March 16. The Carroll County Board of Elections, located on the ground floor of the Carroll County Courthouse in Carrollton, is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. ISSUES Four tax levies and a Local Liquor Option will be on the March 17 primary election ballot in portions of Carroll County. The four levies are:
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Union Twp. – A renewal of a 2.45mill tax for general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing and repair of roads for five years beginning in tax year 2021; (Union Twp. voters only); B&M Joint Ambulance District – A replacement of a 0.8-mill tax levy for providing ambulance service, medical service or both for five years beginning with the 2020 tax year; (Precincts of Malvern, Brown A - Split 1/2/3, Brown B - Split 1, Brown C - Split ½, Mohawk and Harrison Split - 3);
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COMMON PLEAS COURT (Addresses as listed on Court records) New Cases Filed Tommac Holdings Corp. of Wilkes Barre, PA, has filed a foreclosure complaint against the Unknown Heirs of Thomas J. Proctor, address unknown, et al, seeking judgment for $41,350.23 due on a promissory note for $56,691.83 executed Sept. 25, 2005, by Proctor. Plaintiff also is seeking that its open-end mortgage be deemed to be first and best lien on premises and open-end mortgage be foreclosed and canceled, plus the plaintiff be granted possession of premises. Discover Bank of Independence, OH, has filed a complaint for judgment against Keith A. Lowther of 3030 Rebel Rd. SE, Carrollton, seeking judgment for $20,000.65 due on a loan agreement of July 27, 2016, for a personal loan of $30,000. Carroll County Treasurer Jeff Yeager, Box 327, Carrollton, has filed a complaint for judgment and foreclosure against the Estate of Stanley Ray Hall, dec’d, address unknown, et al, seeking judgment for $2,812.15 due on an unpaid sum of $1,332.82 plus $1,478.33 due on a manufactured home tax. Criminal Cases Joel A. Wood, 23, of 3045 Bronze Rd. NW, Carrollton, has withdrawn a former not guilty plea to a Jan. 8 indictment charging him with improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle, a 4th degree felony, and entered a guilty plea to an amended indictment charging Wood with the same offense, a 4th degree misdemeanor. Wood was sentenced to 30 days in jail and assessed a $100 fine, plus all court costs generated by his prosecution; defendant given credit for 1 day of jail time. The case of William K. Davis, 39, of 2633 Dawn Terrace, Cuyahoga Falls, which was transferred Jan. 21 from Carroll County Municipal Court charging Davis with possession of heroin and possession of a fentanyl related compound, has been dismissed on a motion of the Prosecuting Attorney as a result of the defendant’s indictment of Feb. 5. The case of Matthew Lee Butler, 37, of 1796 Millian Rd., Akron, indicted June 5, 2019, for aggravated possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia offenses, has been continued to Feb. 26 for a change of plea and sentencing; $100,000 cash or surety bond set Feb. 2 continued. Probable cause has been found that Charles W. Caldwell IV, 38, of 6121 Peach St., Louisville, has violated a five-year probation imposed Feb. 21,
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2018, upon conviction of domestic violence and aggravated possession of drugs; defendant released on $25,000 recognizance bond and case continued to Feb. 13 for a pre-trial conference. Jud A. Shriner, 19, of 4200 Milo Rd., Carrollton, has been released on a modified $25,000 recognizance bond and the matter continued to March 5 for a pre-trial. Shriner was indicted Jan. 8 on one count each of aggravated possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia offenses and two counts of possessing dangerous drugs. The $20,000 cash or surety bond set Nov. 19, 2019, and revoked Dec. 13, 2019, when the defendant failed to appear has been modified to a $25,000 recognizance bond in the case of Robert A. Atkinson, 42, of 6164 Trench Rd., Amsterdam. Atkinson was indicted Nov. 6, 2018 on one count each of improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle and receiving stolen property and four counts of aggravated possession of drugs. Two cases against Angela M. Dupal, 32, of 517 Aultman Ave. NW, Canton, have been continued to Feb. 13 for a merits hearing on violations of separate five-year probations imposed Nov. 5, 2018, upon conviction of aggravated possession of drugs and a five-year probation upon conviction of aggravated possession of drugs; $50,000 cash or surety bond set Jan. 13 continued. The case of Alan D. Butler, 63, last known address of 7949 Halton St. SE, Waynesburg, indicted Jan. 8 for breaking and entering, grand theft and receiving stolen property, has been continued to Feb. 14 for a change of plea and sentencing; $20,000 recognizance bond set Jan. 14 continued. Bond has been set at $50,000 cash or surety in the case of April D. Dycus, 30, of 115 Culler Rd., Apt. A, Weirton, WV, who was indicted Feb. 5 for illegal conveyance of drugs of abuse onto the grounds of a detention facility and possession of cocaine; case continued to Feb. 13 for pre-trial. Bond has been set at $50,000 cash or surety in the case of Dillon K. Daugherty, 25, of 1229 Clover St. NW, Minerva, who was indicted Feb. 5 on one count each of receiving stolen property and having weapons while under disability and two counts of driving under the influence. Probable cause also has been found that Daugherty violated a three-year intervention plan imposed June 15, 2018, upon conviction of possession of cocaine; both cases have been continued to Feb. 13 for a
pre-trial conference. Substantial evidence has been found that Tyler R. E. Baitinger, 27, of Friends of the Homeless at 211 E. High St., New Philadelphia, has violated a five-year reporting probation imposed Nov. 2, 2018, upon conviction of aggravated assault. However, the Court elected not to revoke Baitinger’s community control sanctions at this time and instead modified them to include 87 days in jail with credit for 87 days previously served. The defendant’s motion for judicial release has been denied in the case of Joshua Kirkpatrick, 39, formerly of 1209 Hoover Place NW, Canton, who is serving an 18-month prison sentence, which was reimposed Dec. 26, 2019, upon a violation of a five-year probation imposed Dec. 14, 2018, upon conviction of aggravated possession of drugs. Substantial evidence has been found that Tammy Kay Roof, 49, of 102 N. Hilltop Dr., Minerva, has violated a fiveyear probation imposed May 3, 2018, upon conviction of domestic violence and assault; defendant’s community control sanctions ordered revoked and the original sentence of May 3, 2018, has been imposed to include an 18-month prison incarceration plus a six-month jail sentence to be served concurrent. Substantial evidence also was found in a separate case in which the Court ordered Roof ’s three-year probation imposed April 7, 2007, upon conviction of domestic violence revoked and imposed the original sentence of 180 days in jail, plus a $250 fine and all court costs generated by her prosecution to be served concurrent with the previous case. Substantial evidence has been found that Joshua L. Morris, 35, of 430 Aultman Ave. NW, Apt. 1, Canton, has violated a five-year probation imposed Oct. 4, 2019, upon conviction of aggravated possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia offenses. However, the Court elected not to revoke the defendant’s community control sanctions at this time and instead modified them to include a six-month confinement to the Eastern Ohio Correctional Center near Wintersville. The same modification was imposed in a separate case in which Morris violated a five-year probation imposed Oct. 7, 2019, upon conviction of breaking and entering and aggravated possession of drugs. The $25,000 recognizance bond set Jan. 16 has been ordered revoked and a bench warrant issued for the arrest of Danny R. Jordan, 31, of 1554 Covina Dr., Columbus, on a
COUNTY MUNICIPAL COURT Carrollton Police Department cases – Nicholas Kopko of North Canton, speed (51/25), $130 bond. Mary Burris of 985 Overlook, Carrollton, driving under the influence, case dismissed by State due to negative test result; slow speed, $20 fine suspended, $70 costs. Tyler Morgan of 5031 Waynesburg Rd., Carrollton, no operator’s license, no fine, $70 costs; fictitious license plates, case dismissed by State. Michael Straub of 5122 Elk Rd. SW, Carrollton, speed (54/35), $130 bond. Stephanie Carter of 4146 Mayham Rd. NE, Carrollton, assured clear distance, $130 bond. Isaac Lauer of 2031 Capper Dr.
SW, Carrollton, hit skip, $150 fine, $70 costs, 60-day jail sentence suspended on conditions; failure to control, $25 fine. Dog Warden’s case – Jon Bond of 405 Valley St., Minerva, no dog tags, $100 bond. Ohio State Highway Patrol’s cases – Richie Delong Jr. of 742 N. Lisbon St., Apt. A, Carrollton, no operator’s license, $50 fine, $70 costs. Ryan Hale of 226 4th St. NE, Carrollton, speed (65/55), $95 bond. Sheriff’s Department cases – Jennifer Campbell of 3746 Martindale Rd. NE, Apt. 5, Canton, disorderly conduct, $50 fine, $176 costs, 29 days of a 30-day jail sentence suspend-
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motion of the Prosecuting Attorney on grounds Jordan has been charged in Canton Municipal Court for possession of drugs and driving under the influence in violation of the terms of his pre-trial release; Jordan was sentenced Aug. 24, 2018, to a three-year probation upon conviction of domestic violence. A motion by Lany G. Kelley, 55, formerly of 3116 Bellflower Rd., Carrollton, for the Court’s approval to perform CCWS (community service) towards payment of his fees/court costs has been denied. Kelly was sentenced May 4, 2014, to 8 years in prison upon conviction of two counts of trafficking in marihuana, two counts of aggravated trafficking in drugs and one count of illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs. A capias has been issued for the arrest of Kyle G. Bourne, 32, of 3417 Wolf Rd., Port Washington, for a violation of a five-year probation imposed Jan. 9, 2019, upon conviction of aggravated trafficking in drugs, aggravated possession of drugs and possessing criminal tools. The one-year reporting probation imposed Feb. 21, 2019, has been terminated in the case of Charles R. Loterbaugh, 33, of 7060 Alliance Rd., Malvern, who was convicted of attempted aggravated possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia offenses. Tax Lien Action Dismissed by Plaintiff The sales tax state tax lien action filed Aug. 15, 2018, by the Ohio Department of Taxation against Bud’s Flowers & Gifts, c/o Scott M. Rowan, statutory agent, at 80 W. Main St., Carrollton, has been voluntarily dismissed by the plaintiff. Protection Orders Issued A protection order has been issued until Feb. 6, 2025, against Ryan S. Lewis of 1801 4th St. NW, Canton, in a domestic violence/stalking petition filed Jan. 9 by Holly N. Lewis of 2016 Arbor Rd., Minerva. A protection order has been issued until Feb. 2, 2021, against Ronald D. Feller Jr. of 906 N. First St., Dennison, in the domestic violence/stalking petition filed Jan. 24 by Alisha D. Feller, anonymous address. Petit Jury Ordered For Two-Day Trial Members of the Petit Jury Supplemental Nos. 1-40 list have been ordered to be present at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 18 and 19 to hear the other civil action filed May 14, 2018, by Concrete Creations & Landscape Design
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ed on conditions; disorderly conduct, $50 fine, same jail sentence. Vanessa Moore of 1130 Rob St. NW, Massillon, disorderly conduct, $100 fine, $128 costs, 29 days of a 30-day jail sentence suspended on conditions; disorderly conduct, $100 fine, same jail sentence. Andrew Christner of 5081 Citrus Rd., Lot 7, Malvern, driving under suspension, $50 fine, $95 costs, 175 days of a 180-day jail sentence suspended on conditions; head lights violation, $50 fine. Mitchell Laing of Cuyahoga Falls, failure to control, $130 bond. Steven Steele of Canton, improper passing, $150 bond; speed (72/55), $150 bond. Maria White of 9115 Linda Lane, Malvern, failure to control, $130 bond. State’s Minerva Police Department cases – Michael Proctor of 10578 Rochester Rd., Lot A, East Rochester, disorderly conduct, $100 fine, $234 costs, 30 days jail. Travis Kimble of 3021 Brussell Rd. NE, Carrollton, disorderly conduct, $50 fine, $117 costs, 27 days of a 30-day jail sentence suspended on conditions; disorderly conduct, $50 fine, same jail sentence. Civil Cases New eviction actions and contract note actions filed during the past week included: Eviction Action Robert Cox of 5011 Alamo Rd. SE, Carrollton, vs. Lloyd Jones and Judy Fury, also known as Judy Bennett at 5007 Alamo Rd. SE, Carrollton. Contract Note Actions Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC of Norfolk, VA, vs. Scott Miday of 1082 Hartwood Rd. NW, Magnolia, $8,992.12. HS Financial Group LLC of Westlake vs. Justin Keister of 500 Valley St., Minerva,
$3,247.40. Judgments Granted Capital One Bank of Columbus from Elizabeth Berry of 5235 Raindrop Rd. SE, Amsterdam, $2,203.96. Capital One Bank of Columbus from Angela M. Casebolt of 7035 Bear Rd. SW, Amsterdam, $1,798.43. Capital One Bank of Columbus from Tracy A. Freeman of Box 229, Malvern, $1,682.55. Credit Acceptance Corp. of Southfield, MI, from Russell Zurfley of 307 Clay St., Malvern, $8,182.28. Portfolio Recovery Associates of Norfolk, VA, from Christina Graber of 7383 Germano Rd. SE, Amsterdam, $1,116.64. Credit Acceptance Corp. of Southfield, MI, from Santana Kempton of 408 S. Lisbon St., Carrollton, $7,67619. Credit Acceptance Corp. of Columbus from Shawn Dunn of 367 S. Lisbon St., Carrollton, $3,694.72. Xceed Financial Federal Credit Union of El Segundo, CA, from Andrew Scott of 5262 Antigua Rd. SW, Carrollton, $7,665.10. William Bennett of 292 2nd St. SE, Carrollton, from Raymond Strain of 117 E. First St., Minerva, $743. Contract Notes Dismissed Claim for $8,214.65 filed Dec. 6, 2019, by Discover Bank of New Albany vs. Keith A. Lowther of 3030 Rebel Rd. SE, Carrollton. Claim for $9,380.58 filed Dec. 16, 2019, by Ally Financial, Inc. of Detroit, MI, vs. Thomas G. Toler of 6140 Factor Rd. SW, Sherrodsville. Eviction Action Dismissed Eviction action filed Jan. 24 by Kensington Greene LP of 216 Kensington Rd., Carrollton, vs. Chelsie Chivers & Occupants at 724 Elyse Ave., Carrollton.
Thursday, February 13, 2020 LEE from PG. 1 thousands of photos, Lee would have 40 to 50 that he had enlarged, cropped and manipulated from the same original photo of the child. These photos were sexual in nature. “My client has no history of violence. He has been a decent law abiding citizen,” stated Kandle. The defense did not call witnesses or present evidence at the jury trial, and upon his attorney’s advice, Lee chose not to speak or address the judge during the sentencing hearing. Noting there is no mandatory prison time for these charges, Repella said he does have to consider the possibility of Lee committing future crimes, the chance of rehabilitation, and the safety of the community. “I’ve thought about this a lot during the past week. I’ve thought about the serious risk to this community. I’ve thought about the nature of the crime, minors, the most vulnerable of our society need protected,” stated Repella. Lee was then sentenced to five years on the merged counts two and three, and five years on the merged counts four and five. Judge Repella said that he would credit Lee for 127 days that he has already served. “Should these be concurrent? Consecutive? I have to protect our society. The police can only do so much. They can’t be in the home, on the internet to protect our society. On top of this, I found you had a criminal history on another sex charge,” stated Repella. Repella then stated that Lee will serve a minimum of ten years and explained that there would be many community control sanctions when he is released from prison. “You will be eligible for judicial release but we have to get through count one first. You will be subject to post control release. If you violate anything, probation can add one half of your whole sentence to you,” said Repella. Repella explained that after the ten years were served, and if Lee violated any part of probation,
GARY LEE JR. he could face an additional two and one half years in prison for these charges. Knowing that Lee is indigent, the judge did not impose a fine but ruled that Lee will have to register as a Tier II sex offender with the county sheriff’s office immediately upon release, and thereafter immediately report any change in residence, vacations, employment, or education. “These were two separate crimes. You have to do five years for each crime. I think you need to realize what you’ve done,” concluded Repella. On Thursday, Feb. 6, Lee returned to the Common Pleas courtroom for the first pre-trial hearing on the charge of importuning. The first order of business was to schedule a competency evaluation for a minor involved in the case for Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 11 a.m. The trial for importuning will be held on Wednesday, March 11 at 8:30 a.m. in Carroll County Common Pleas Court. Repella advised both attorneys that if they have any other motions to file, they must have them prepared and presented before the trial. Lee has been transferred to the Lorain Correctional Institution to begin serving his sentence.
MWCD boards to meet Feb. 20-21 The Board of Appraisers of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District will meet on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 10 a.m. at the MWCD Annex Building,
2050 Reiser Ave. SE, New Philadelphia. The MWCD Board of Directors will meet Friday, Feb. 21, at 9 a.m. at the MWCD Annex Building.
Carrollton Police Reports Feb. 2 – Criminal damaging was reported at a Canton Road business. The owner had parked his truck in his parking lot overnight and found the windows broken in the morning. Feb. 4 – An elderly woman from Second Street was reported causing problems at a West Main Street business. The woman has had other issues with police. Family members were contacted. Crash Reports Jan. 30 – A Carrollton man tried making a turn from High Street onto 3rd Street and swung too wide and exited the roadway, hit a trash can and fire
hydrant. He broke the fire hydrant and left the scene. Jan. 31 – A North Canton man was stopped at a red light on State Route 9 and 39 in a rental truck when he was struck from behind by a Bay Road, Carrollton, woman. Jan. 31 – A Fifth Street woman was backing out of Subway and hit a car driven by a Salineville Road, Carrollton, resident. Feb. 7 – A Leesville resident left her car parked on an icy patch at a local church after it slid on the ice. When she came out of the church later, the car had slid across the rest of the parking lot, went over an embankment and hit a tree.
Carroll County Sheriff ’s Reports Feb. 3 – A woman was backing up a U-Haul truck on State Route 183 when she backed over the guardrail. Feb. 3 – A Canton Road resident reported his neighbor was blocking his drive. Feb. 3 – A neighbor was reported to have taken firewood on Imperial Road. Feb. 4 – A child safety issue was addressed on Scio Road. Feb. 4 – A family disturbance was reported at an Alliance Road, Malvern, home. Feb. 4 – Deputies received a report of a juvenile causing mischief. Feb. 7 – An Airport Road resident reported a truck was trying to turn around in her front yard. Feb. 8 – Deputies were called to a Carrollton Street, Malvern, property for a drug complaint. Feb. 8 – Two pitbull-type of dogs were attacking a horse on Alliance Road, Malvern. Feb. 8 – Deputies reported a stop sign and post were missing on N. Post Road. Feb. 8 – A Bonnie Drive, Malvern, resident reported theft by a scam. Feb. 9 – Deputies responded when a Lucas Street, Miner-
va, resident said an intoxicated male was trying to break into the home. Feb. 9 – Two clients were assaulted by another client at a group home on Canton Road, Carrollton. Feb. 10 – An abandoned vehicle was found on Magnet Road. Crash Reports Feb. 3 – A man hit a vehicle driven by a Ridge Road, Minerva, resident at the intersection of SR 183/43. Feb. 4 – Two vehicles side swiped each other on Chase Road and both had their side mirrors knocked off, but neither driver admitted fault. Feb. 4 – A Mechanicstown driver hit a dog that ran into the road on State Route 39. Feb. 7 – A Steubenville woman’s vehicle slid on the snow and ice on SR 43, went off the right side of the road and stopped on the other side of the ditch. Feb. 9 – A woman from Irondale was driving on SR 43 when her car went off the right side of the road and into trees. Feb. 9 – A driver from Macedonia, Ohio, went around a curve on SR 171 and slid across the center line, went off the road and hit a tree.
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LOVE from PG. 1 When he saw her, he said, “I think we should get married,” said Lucille. Lucille said she was surprised and told him, “You think we should, huh?” And Lee said yes. And that was the proposal. But they both smiled at the memory. Lee said that was all that needed saying. She told him that there were things they had to do like blood tests and the license and he replied, ‘let’s do it.’ A borrowed dress was found for Lucille and a borrowed suit was found for Lee. All he had were Navy uniforms. When they went to get the license, all Lee had was a $20 bill. The girl who made the marriage licenses didn’t have any change. So Lucille dug in her pocket-
book and found enough change to pay for the license. “And I’ve been paying ever since,” declared Lucille with a big hearty laugh. Lee just nodded and smiled. They were married on May 27, 1955. This May in 2020 they will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary. He served his last year in the Navy and Lucille worked at COPCO in Columbus while he was in the service. She punched holes in notebook paper and rounded off those edges. She then packed them in a box. Lee was the son of Ernest and Hazel Stiling Bullock. He had two brothers. One of his jobs when he came home from the service was to pick out the location for a building that was
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Lucille and Lee Bullock are young newlyweds in this 1955 submitted photo.
Framed photos of Lee Bullock honoring his Naval Service are on the hallway wall at Centreville Village.
VOTE from PG. 1 Sandy Creek Joint Fire District (Stark, Carroll and Columbiana Counties) – Additional 3.0-mill fire levy, 5 years commencing in 2020; (Minerva precinct only in Carroll County); Southern Local School District – An additional permanent improvement 2.25-mill tax levy for five years first due in 2021; (voters in Fox – Split 2). The Local Liquor Option for Sunday sales of beer and liquor is for the sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages and spirituous liquor permitted by Leesville South Fork Marina LLC for D1, D-2, D-3 and D-6 (Sunday sales 10 a.m. – midnight) liquor permits, authorizing on-off premise sales. (Orange Twp.) DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY BALLOT For Delegates-at-Large and Alternates-at-Large to the National Convention – Michael Bennet, Joseph R. Biden Jr., Michael R. Bloomberg, Pete Buttigieg, Tulsi Gabbard, Amy Klobuchar, Deval Patrick, Bernie Sanders, Tom Steyer and Elizabeth Warren. Cory Booker withdrew as a candidate and Andrew Yang withdrew as a write-in candidate. For Representative to Congress (6th District) – Shawna Roberts. For Justice of the Supreme Court (full term commencing Jan. 1, 2021) – John P. O’Donnell. For Justice of the Supreme Court (full term commencing Jan. 2, 2021) – Jennifer Brunner. For Judge of the Court of Appeals (7th District – full term commencing Feb. 9, 2021) – no valid petition filed. For Judge of the Court of Appeals (7th District – full term commencing Feb. 10, 2021) – Cheryl L. Waite. For State Senator (30th District) – Michael Fletcher. For State Representative (95th District) – No valid petition filed. For Judge of the (Carroll County) Court of Common Pleas (Probate/Juvenile Division – full term commencing Feb. 9, 2021) – No valid petition filed. For County Commissioner (full term commencing Jan. 2, 2021) – no valid petition filed. For County Commissioner (full term commencing Jan. 3, 2021) – Thomas R. White. For Prosecuting Attorney – no valid petition filed. For Clerk of Court of Common Pleas – William R. Wohlwend. For Sheriff – Dale R. Williams. For County Recorder – no valid petition filed.
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For County Treasurer – no valid petition filed. For County Engineer – no valid petition filed. For Coroner – no valid petition filed. REPUBLICAN PRIMARY BALLOT For Delegates–at–Large and Alternates–at–Large to the National Convention – Donald J. Trump. For District Delegates and District Alternates to the National Convention (6th District) – Donald J. Trump. For Representative to Congress (6th District) – Bill Johnson and Kenneth Morgan. For Justice of the Supreme Court (full term commencing Jan. 1, 2021) – Sharon L. Kennedy. For Judge of the Supreme Court (full term commencing Jan. 2, 2021) – Judi French. For Judge of the Court of Appeals (7th District – full term commencing Jan. 2, 2021) – Carol Ann Robb. For Judge of the Court of Appeals (7th District – full terming commencing Feb. 10, 2021) – no valid petition filed. For Member of State Central Committee, Man (30th District) – Jim Carnes. For Member of State Central Committee, Woman (30th District) – LeeAnn Johnson. For State Senator (30th District) – Frank Hoagland. For State Representative (95th District) – Don Jones. For Judge of (Carroll County) Court of Common Pleas (Probate/Juvenile Division – full term commencing Feb. 9, 2021) – Sean R. H. Smith. For County Commissioner (full term commencing Jan. 2, 2021) – Robert E. Wirkner. For County Commissioner (full term commencing Jan. 3, 2021) – Donald “Pete” Leggett II and Christopher R. Modranski. For Prosecuting Attorney – Steven D. Barnett. For Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas – no valid petition filed. For Sheriff – No valid petition filed. For County Recorder – Patricia J. Oyer. For County Treasurer – Jeff Yeager. For County Engineer – Brian J. Wise. For Coroner – Mandal B. Haas.
BOE to meet Feb. 18 The Carroll County Board of Elections will hold a special meeting Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 3:30 p.m. to verify the allocation for precinct equipment and any other items that come before the board.
going to be built and used by the company that became AT&T. He also supervised the construction. He worked for Lucent Electric, which became AT&T for more than 39 years. Lucille and Lee have one daughter, Penny, who lives in Florida, and one son, Michael, who lives near Augusta. Lee was born July 22, 1932 and Lucille was born Dec. 16, 1932. They will both be 88 years old this year. They lived in Florida for a few years after they retired but they decided to come back to Ohio and chose Carroll County to be near their son. Lee has also been the pastor for several churches throughout his lifetime. They have many
wonderful memories of the churches they pastored and the many wonderful people they have met along the way. I asked them both the secret to a long, happy marriage. “We don’t argue or quarrel. Never have. If he’s disagreed with me, I haven’t known about,” said Lucille. Lucille did admit that when Lee isn’t listening to what she’s saying, she calls him George. That brought a chuckle and nod of the head from Lee, who confirmed that when he hears George he knows he had better be listening. The Free Press Standard wishes them a Happy Valentine’s Day and a wonderful anniversary on May 27.
Vendor issue causes elections board to miss state deadline All but eight Ohio counties have met the requirements of the security directive Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose issued in June 2019. The Ohio Secretary of State’s Office announced this week that Carroll, Holmes and Trumbull counties missed the Jan. 31 deadline because they are experiencing vendor difficulties. Each county has partnered with the Secretary of State’s office in good faith and is working to overcome issues with vendors hired to support security directive compliance. Hamilton, Ottawa and Warren counties required additional support from the county governments and are expected to finalize the requirements within the week. Clark County is also expected to finalize the requirements within the week after experiencing vendor difficulties and needing additional support from the county government. Van Wert County is the only county that is non-compliant by failing to achieve requirements of the Security Directive and failed to accurately and honestly report implementation progress. As of Feb. 5, Van Wert County Board of Elections is being placed in Administrative Oversight. On June 11, 2019, LaRose issued Directive 2019-08, a comprehensive, multi-faceted security strategy for local boards of elections that provides the redundancy required of a strong election system infrastructure. In order to assure Ohio counties were ready for the prima-
ry election, they were given a deadline of Jan. 31 to complete the requirements within the directive. The effort has made Ohio the national leader in election security. The directive included a checklist of 34 separate requirements that must be met in order to be considered compliant. The specifics of this checklist essentially serve as Ohio’s detailed defense plan against adversaries who seek to disrupt our elections. These requirements fall under five separate sectors: physical security assessments and improvements; background checks of personnel; secure websites and e-mail domains; cyber-attack detection, system hardening and network defense; and security training. Over the past seven months, the Secretary’s office has been working hand in hand with county boards of elections to help them achieve compliance with the directive, including daily phone updates and dozens of site visits. Ohio is utilizing $12.8 million in federal Help America Vote Act funds to enhance election security statewide. Ohio is the only state in the nation that made grants available directly to its local election officials through its latest round of HAVA funding. “There will inevitably be attacks on our election system,” said LaRose. “We have to be vigilant, and this successful implementation of our security directive leaves no doubt that Ohio is the best prepared state in the nation.”
Malvern Village Council is moving forward with accepting the Perfect Products property. Fiscal Officer Ashley Neading reported she has been working with AEP and has been able to get ownership of the property transferred to the village. Village Administrator Marcus Benson will move forward with upgrading the electrical system and other repairs needed at the property. Mayor Bob DeLong had informed council members a few months ago that a new mower would be needed this spring. Village Superintendent Jamie Shoemaker will obtain quotes for the same style and type of mower the village purchased last year. Village Solicitor Chad Murdock advised council that Carroll County Treasurer Jeff
Yeager is receptive to moving forward with foreclosure on a Porter Street property for delinquent taxes. Once the foreclosure is finalized, ownership of the property would transfer to the village upon payment of a $51 transfer fee. In other business council: - LEARNED repairs to the generator will cost about $2,900. Shoemaker said it might be cheaper to carry a portable generator on the truck. - HEARD the park committee will meet Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. at village hall. - APPROVED letting the Regional Income Tax Agency handle delinquent tax accounts. - Approved GoShred of New Philadelphia to handle the village shredding needs. - REPORTED the village website is up to date. - SCHEDULED a finance committee meeting for 6 p.m. on Feb. 19 prior to the regular council meeting at 7 p.m.
Real Estate Transfers Harlen J. Pugh, dec’d, to Catherine Pugh, 5.31A, Fox Twp. Trina Ann Lively to Melissa Winsola Piatt and Michael Charles Piatt, Lot 125, Malvern, $100. Maynard E. Raber to Brian E. and Amy L. Bower, 7.055A, 5.102A, 5.102A, 6.101A, Orange Twp., $87,000. Mark Hohler to Michael E. and Kathleen A. Earl, Lots 432434, Lake Mohawk, $625,000. Robert J. and Toni M. Morman to Gary A. Cain, Lots 428 and 433-434, Lakeshore Park, Orange Twp., $130,000. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company to Bradlee V. Boughman and Norma Link-Boughman, 2.0907A, Union Twp., $83,300. Todd M. and Suzanne L. Healy to Frederick R. and Gloria J. Gordon, Lot 1366, Lake Mohawk, $27,000. Michael F. Foit, Michael Francis Foit and Mary Catherine Foit to Kevin and Delores L. Caris, 8.951A, 0.735A, 0.664A, 0.184A, Loudon Twp., $42,300. Patricia F. and Richard B. Frink to Jennifer E. Fantin,
19A, Center Twp. Rhonda L. Drakulich, dec’d, Rhonda Johnson, dec’d, to Steven Drakulich and Vanessa Fields, Lot 4, Dellroy. Betty J. McCarty, dec’d, to Becky J. Giauque, 297.91A, Monroe Twp. Becky J. and Jerred S. Giauque to Giauque Properties LLC, 297.91A, Monroe Twp. Jerred S. and Becky J. Giauque to Giauque Properties LLC, 6.361A, Monroe Twp. Christopher Roman, Donald P. Butsch, et al, to US National Bank Association, Lots 189190, Sunset Valley, $28,000. James P. and Vonda Groff to Northstone Properties LLC, 0.25A, Carrollton, $30,000. Evelyn A. Burrier, dec’d, to Rebecca A. Hutchison and William R. Burrier, 5.198A, (oil and gas only). Billie J. Shoemaker to Steven G. Shoemaker, Lot 718, Yogi Bear. Kenneth G. Beamer to Kenneth G. and Linda J. Beamer, 111.785A, Monroe Twp., 9.417A, Orange Twp. Mary R. Kamp, dec’d, to Polly J. Bell and James E. Kamp, Lot 101, Lakeshore Park.
COURT from PG. 2 LLC of 25 Manito Trail, Malvern, vs. George Wilkin of 2 Seneca Trail, Malvern. Civil Action Dismissed All actions have been ordered dismissed in the other civil case filed Dec. 30, 2019, by Greg Gruber of 250 Maple St., Waynesburg, vs. Brad Gruber of 1630 Frederick Ave. SW, Canton. Next Grand Jury The next session of the Carroll County grand jury is set for March 4 at 8:30 a.m. Protection Order Terminated A petitioner’s motion to terminate the domestic violence protection order of Jan. 14 against Danny F. Jordan of 1554 Covina Ave., Columbus, has been granted in the domestic violence/stalking petition
filed Aug. 21, 2018, by Callie A. Pletcher of 219 ½ Lincoln Ave., Carrollton. Foreclosure Dismissed The foreclosure action filed Jan. 13 by Wilmington Savings Fund Society of Anaheim, CA, vs. Jackie Roudebush, also known as Jackie Salsberry of 5179 Brocade Rd. SE, Amsterdam, et al, has been dismissed on a motion of the plaintiff. Civil Protection Order Dismissed The petitioner’s motion to dismiss her civil protection order of Jan. 7 has been granted in the domestic violence/stalking petition filed May 15, 2019, by Linda Strausbaugh of 6345 Center St. NW, Carrollton, vs. Harvey L. Strausbaugh, c/o The Clinton House at Lakewood.
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Carroll County Clerk of Courts Report A total of $575,387.96 was collected during January in the legal and title departments of the Carroll County Clerk of Courts office. According to Clerk of Courts William R. Wohlwend, this included $29,645.10 receipted in the legal department where $821.92 was collected and paid to the state of Ohio and $9,815.16 collected and paid to the Carroll County treasurer, leaving $132,001.83 being held on deposit in the legal department. Motor vehicle and watercraft tax collected and paid to the state amounted to $527,830.39 while fees and taxes collected in
the title department and paid to the county treasurer totaled $17,912.47. Filed in the legal department last month were 22 civil cases, 16 criminal cases and 1 appeal case. Processed in the title department were 1,145 motor vehicle titles, including 789 Carroll County and 356 cross county; 6 Carroll County salvage titles, 280 Memorandum certificates (98 Carroll County, 182 cross county) and 296 liens (115 Carroll County and 181 cross county). Watercraft transactions included 45 titles issued (22 Carroll County, 23 cross county).
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Looking Back
Obituaries
Compiled by Don Rutledge
Anna Grace Smith
David Elmer Miller
Anna Grace Smith, 92, of Bowerston, Ohio, died Saturday afternoon, Feb. 8, 2020 in her residence following a period of declining health. Anna was born April 6, 1927 in Carroll County, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Charles Earl, Sr. and Bernice Faye (Slates) Wallace. Her husband, Doyle Rutledge Smith, whom she married Aug. 26, 1944, passed away May 4, 2014. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Together Again Barbara Morisi, three brothers and two sisters. Anna had a varied work history, which included employment at former businesses that include Scio Pottery, Jack Jones Restaurant in Dellroy, Atwood Lake Lodge (11 years), the Delphian Motor Inn (10 years), Heathers Restaurant in Dellroy and the Plain and Fancy Restaurant. Anna was very much the homemaker with her cherry, apple, pumpkin and strawberry pies. Let us not forget the cookies, some breads and cakes. She helped her young daughters with 4-H projects, school homework and school projects. Anna was a prolific quilter, having created hand-made quilts for each of her children utilizing a one-inch needle. Her mother had a quilting frame set up in the spare room for the quilting club. Anna made many clothes for her girls. Anna loved her 6 children more than can be expressed. A life resident of Carroll County, she was raised on her parents 100 acre farm in Perry Township. She and her husband, Doyle moved to the current home just outside of Leavittsville. A God-fearing woman, Anna’s determination was that no task was too big. She performed much of the maintenance around her home and helped her husband operate their farm. She is survived by five children, Mrs. Carol (Paul) Galuszka of Oak Lawn, IL, Kay M. Smith of Prattville, AL, Sheila A. Rogers of Youngstown, Ohio, Roger D. (Janet A.) Smith and Dwaine A. (Sherri) Smith of Bowerston; a son-in-law, Adolph Morisi of Bowie, MD; 13 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren, and a large family of nieces and nephews. No formal funeral services are scheduled. The Baxter-Gardner Funeral Home at Sherrodsville is handling arrangements. To leave an online condolence message please visit the funeral home website at www.baxtergardner.com.
David Elmer Miller, 79, of Minerva, passed away at his home Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. David was born in Harlem Springs, Ohio on Sept. 19, 1940 to Raymond Ross and Seraphine (Audia) Miller. David retired in 2005 from United Foundries. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 357, a member of the Moose, and the National Fraternal Order of Eagles. Ashley and Nicole Pittson spent many happy hours with grandpa. David is survived by his wife of 25 years, Linda K. Miller of Minerva; two daughters, Beverly (David) Cline of Kingsville, MO and Carol (Dennis) Pittson of Paris; a son, Raymond (Eileen) Miller of Canton; two step-sons, Jamie (Marlene) Fankhauser of Minerva and Charles Fankhauser, Jr. of Levittsburg; one step-daughter, Vickie (Bruce) Clifford of Brewster; nine grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by four sisters, Ruth Griffith, Bernadine Huffman, Joyce McNamara, and June Wagner; and three brothers, John, Robert, and Anthony Miller. Funeral services were held at Minerva United Methodist Church, 204 N. Main St., Minerva, Ohio, on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020 at 11a.m. with Rev. Harley Wheeler of Minerva United Methodist Church officiating. Burial followed at East Lawn Cemetery. Calling hours were held Monday, Feb. 10, 2020 from 6-8 p.m. at Minerva United Methodist Church. Friends may express their condolences at our website: www.bartleyfuneralhome.com.
Harold Strawder Harold Strawder, 63, of Carrollton, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening Feb. 4, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center in Canton. Born May 28, 1956 in Canton, Ohio, he was a son of Agnes Moyer Patterson of Perrysville and the late Ralph Strawder. Harold had served his country honorably as a U.S. Marine. He was a retired construction worker. Along with his mother, he is survived by two daughters, Kyrrie Strawder and Kandi Strawder, both of Minerva; two grandchildren, Trinity Crawford and Lyam Palas; two brothers, Larry Strawder and Ronnie Strawder both of Carrollton; three sisters, Glenda Pyles of Perrysville, Linda Moore of Perrysville, and Carol Bellville of Carrollton. Funeral services were Monday, Feb. 10, 2020 at 1 p.m. in Dodds Funeral Home of Carrollton. Burial followed in Perrysville Cemetery. Visitation was Monday from noon until time of services in the funeral home.
Joyce Ann Kluskey / Barr Joyce Ann Kluskey/Barr, 66, of Lake Bay, WA, passed away Jan. 23, 2020 at her home after a long battle with cancer. Born June 2, 1953, she was the daughter of James and Joan Kluskey of Carrollton. She worked for Republic Steel before moving to Washington state. She then worked at B&I Pet Store and was one of the keepers for Ivan the gorilla, a job she adored. She always lived life to its fullest. She is survived by her husband, Bruce; mother, Joan; sisters, Diane (Brian) Wasik, Kathy Wolfe and Peggy (Mike) Christner; two sons, James and Jason Elifritz; and 8 grandchildren. Joyce is preceded in death by her father, James Kluskey. Cremation has taken place and there will be no public service.
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Applause To the Editor: The HARCATUS Family Support office in Carrollton would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Dollar Tree for their very generous support in 2019. Their donations made our Back-to-School and Holiday Give-a-Way/toy drive a huge success and helped many Carroll County families. We truly appreciate their support. A special thank you to St. Francis Xavier Church and St. Gabriel Church for their support throughout the years. We have accomplished so much by simply bringing smiles to worried faces and made the quality of life better for families that have fallen on hard times. Not every adult that comes to our office qualifies for the programs we offer, but no one in need is turned away when it comes to the holidays. We have a little of everything in our Community Clothing Closet, something for adults/children of all ages and interests. We want to take this time to thank some of the many individuals, organizations and businesses that have partnered with us through the years: Tim and Charlotte Johnson, Betty Ames, Ron Shockley, Roger and Margie Barto, Tom White, Vo Ash Chapel, Bonnie Shockley, Sherrodsville Lions Club, Roger and Kathy Greene, Susan Erwin, Diane Miller, Jewell Gallon, Sid Popovich, Carrollton High School teachers, staff and students, Loretta Dobos, Penny Hodgson, Terry Small and family, Carroll County PAC Committee, Countryview Manor, Shonda and Jimmy Sheppard, the ladies with Twice Around for Kids, and Ben and Marvel Boggess for your continued support. Thank you to the Clothing Closet recipients that have become donors. A special thank you to our wonderful volunteers, Sue Erwin and Terry Small. We have many more partnerships than space will allow us to name, but each is precious to us in their own special way. Bonnie L. Mitchell HARCATUS Family Support Center Carrollton Office Manager
Guest Column
Rocket Blast By TODD HERMAN Conotton Valley Superintendent
I remember when I was growing up there was always a rule in my house about not missing school. If you were too sick to go to school, you were too sick to play. If you missed school, you had to stay in bed and were not allowed outside with the neighborhood kids. That was just unthinkable! How could I survive without seeing the guys? The rule was in place to ensure I did not play hooky. It worked for the most part. However, I do remember a day that may or may not have involved the heating pad. And, it may or may not have been laying on my forehead that would cause my mom to think I had a fever. Nevertheless, we all know students must attend school. Currently, most area schools are facing extremely high absence rates due to this year’s flu
season. Conotton Valley is no different. We have been in contact with the local Health Department. They have reported that this area is at its peak with Influenza B, which is not the strain in the flu vaccine. So, if you or your child received the flu vaccine, you are still at risk of getting the flu. The symptoms are lasting 7-10 days. The Health Department is recommending that if your child is experiencing symptoms such as sore throat, stomach hurts, body aches, cough, or fever, do not send them to school. Also, remind them to not touch their eyes, nose, or mouth. As I conclude, I want to speak specifically to all students that are reading this article. I wanted to let you know that when I used the heating pad to fake a fever, it was unsuccessful. It did make my backside heat up when my Dad found out! Have a great day and Go Rockets!
Auditor’s office announces dog licenses now being sold at Carrollton’s Drug Mart Carroll County dog licenses will no longer be sold at Ace Hardware in Carrollton, the Carroll County Auditor’s Office announced Monday, Feb. 10. Carrollton area residents may now purchase dog licenses at the Discount Drug Mart, 592 12th St. N.W., Carrollton.
Dog licenses may also be purchased any time of the year at Discount Drug Mart in Carrollton, Gordon’s Graphic’s Inc., 123 Reed St., Malvern; Kishman’s IGA, 202 E. High St., Minerva; and the Auditor’s office, 119 S. Lisbon St., Suite 203, Carrollton.
60 YEARS AGO From 1960 FPS Files Harry L. Winters of Garfield Ave., Carrollton, was honored as the Netawotwes district’s first Scouter of the Year and James McGovern, a member of Dellroy’s Boy Scout Troop 144, received the coveted Eagle Scout Award. In observance of Boy Scout Week, the Herbert Orton Tinlin family of Rt. 4, Carrollton, was honored for their devotion to Scouting. The family included Orton and his wife, Pauline, and their three sons, Doug, Dick and David, whose picture was published on page 1 of the Feb. 11, 1960, issue of The FPS. J. Wilbur Bell discontinued his automobile agency known as Bells Sales & Service at 308 E. Main St. in Carrollton, after over 30 years, having leased the building to The Carson Co. of Cadiz. Glenn D. Guess of Rt. 2, Carrollton, filled Carroll’s County’s 118th Induction Call into the Armed Services. 50 YEARS AGO From 1970 FPS Files Mrs. Dorothy Horrigan of 4th St. NE, Carrollton, had the honor of being the first woman to be appointed to Carrollton Village Council, filling the unexpired term of Lorin F. Miller who resigned. The contract of Carrollton Schools Supt. Joseph R. Carlisle was renewed, having been named superintendent in 1967, succeeding Welch Barnett. Harvey S. Gotshall was appointed person-in-charge of the Carrollton office of the Bureau of Employment Services. Gary S. Eggett, formerly of Carrollton, and Ronnie L. Dinger of Harlem Springs filled Carroll County’s Induction Call No. 238 into the Armed Services. 40 YEARS AGO From 1980 FPS Files Jason Burgett, a first grader at Carrollton school, was shown in a front-page picture presenting a Valentine to his teacher, Mrs. Janice Long, in observance of Valentine’s Day. John Champer scored 21 points in the Malvern Hornets 77-54 defeat of the Jewett-Scio Vikings and 44 points in an 82-61 whipping of Kidron Central Christian. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Brenneman opened B & B Wood Burners and Accessory shop at 95 E. Main St., in the former Carroll Journal and Free Press Standard building in Carrollton. Deral R. Carson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ramon F. Carson of Airport Rd., Carrollton, was promoted to Sgt. while serving as a skilled weapons controller technician with the U. S. Air Force. 30 YEARS AGO From 1990 FPS Files Mrs. Marsha Long of Antigua Rd. SW, Carrollton, was appointed to the Carrollton Board of Education to fill the unexpired term of John Beck, who resigned. The bidding process for the proposed Carrollton fire station hit a snag when a bidder raised questions about the building’s foundation specifications. Polly Jones was installed as Noble Grand of Orange Rebekah Lodge No. 784. Warrior heavyweight Rich Dine was credited with Carrollton’s 36-29 mat victory over Northwest. Dale J. Batty was promoted to banking office manager of both the Carrollton Main St. and 2nd St. SW offices of BancOhio National Bank, serving the Carroll County area. 20 YEARS AGO From 2000 FPS Files Officials of St. John’s Villa announced plans to build a new facility on 15 acres of land located just west of Carrollton corporation limit on SR 39. Contracts of seven school administrators renewed by the Carrollton Board of Education included David Lyons, Rose Seck, Kevin Spears, James Kennedy, Tim Saxton, Alan Jones and Roxanne Mazur. Jennifer Moyer and Mark Elliott were crowned Sandy Valley High School’s winter homecoming queen and king. George Toot, former band director at Carrollton High School from 1952-56, was honored with the Kent State University Music School alumni award in Cleveland. 10 YEARS AGO From 2010 FPS Files An average of 15 inches of snow fell between 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, and noon Saturday in the Carroll County area, resulting in the county commissioners declaring a state of emergency for snow and debris removal. Jerry and Mildred Leggett of Perrysville celebrated 64 years of marriage on Valentines Day in 2010. Laszio Marsi, an 8th grader at Carrollton Bell-Herron Middle School won the 2010 district spelling bee. The Carrollton cagers logged a 61-59 win over Minerva in NBC action.
Throwback Photo Published Feb. 11, 1960 in The Free Press Standard
A family devoted to Scouting is the Herbert Orton Tinlin family of Carrollton. They are (front, from left) Mr. Tinlin, advisor of Explorer Post 141 for four years; his wife, Pauline, Den Mother of Den 7, Cub Scout Pack 140, for over four-and-a-half years; and son Doug, 17, an Explorer Scout and junior at Carrollton High School. The other sons are (back, from left) David, 10, a fifth grader who holds the Lion rank in Cub Scout Pack 140, and Dick, 12, a first class Boy Scout in Troop 141 and a sixth grader. The Tinlins are active in Carrollton Presbyterian Church and Mr. Tinlin is supervisor of manufacturing at Good Roads Machinery Corp., Minerva. Mrs. Tinlin works at the public library in Carrollton.
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Lest We Forget By CAPT. CHARLES PEARSON
U.S. Marine Corps, ret. Along with the serious business of keeping our nation free, our service personnel find time for wit and humor in their daily routines. The following is such an occasion. A Commanding General’s barracks and wall locker inspection was pending. The wall locker had to be open and all of your issue of clothing and gear had to be hung or folded neatly in a certain way for the inspection. I decided to have a preliminary inspection of my own prior to the Commanding General’s inspection. When I came to Cpt. Dupler’s locker, I spotted a Nero coat and a long-haired wig among all of his neatly folded clothing and gear. I informed the Corporal that they were not part of his issue and they had better not be there for General’s inspection. Then I asked the Corporal why he even had them. The Corporal informed me that he was a drummer for a local rock band who all wore Nero coats and had long hair. I told him to hide them in the trunk of his car. He did and we passed the General’s inspection with flying colors. Some time later, I received a copy of a Provisional Pass issued to Cpl. Dupler by the Military Police. If you were caught in town out of uniform or in inappropriate civilian attire, your liberty card was taken from you and you were issued a provisional pass and ordered to return immediately to your outfit. It was then the respon-
sibility of that person’s immediate officer to render the proper punishment. The provisional pass had written on it – inappropriate civilian attire (no socks). I told my Top Sergeant to call Dupler down and find out why he had no socks on. While you are questioning him – ask him if had on his Nero coat and wig. When the Top Sergeant called him down, the conversation went something like this: Top – “I suppose you had on your Nero coat and wig also.” Cpl. – “No Sir.” Top – “Then why didn’t you have any socks on?” Cpl – “I did have socks on Sir.” Top – “Oh, then were they so cruddy that they just rotted off of your feet, is that it?” Cpl – “Sir, I was out on a gig with my band. When the gig was over, I started back to the barracks when I noticed that I was about out of gas. I stopped to get my car gassed up and as they were filling the tank, I went to use the Head (toilet). When I was finished, I looked around to find out that there was not toilet paper. I had to use something.” Top – “Stand by while I ask the Captain what we’re going to do with a character like you.” The Top explained the whole situation to me. We both had a good laugh and I told the Top – “Grant him amnesty – that’s one I never heard before.” I was told later that he really did not know what amnesty meant. Please remember to keep 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.
Carrollton’s spelling bee is Wednesday, Feb. 19 Fifty students in grades 5 through 8 will vie for the opportunity to represent the Carrollton Exempted Village School District in the regional spelling bee at the district bee set for Wednesday, Feb. 19. The bee will begin at 6 p.m. in the Carrollton High/Middle School Arts Center and the public is invited to attend the free event. The pronouncer will be Mrs. Rose Seck, a former teacher, administrator and current president of the Carrollton Board of Education. Judges will be Carrollton Schools Supt. Dr. David Quattrochi, District Program Director Ed Robinson and Director of Special Programs Mrs. Tricia Green. The 2020 spelling bee participants are: Luis Celis Acune, Alexis Cain, Macayla Gallon,
Gabriella Kramer, Levi Kiko, Kylee Mickley, Juliaunna Miller, Lydia Oboy, Nickolas Pebbles, Brianna Schaar, Kage Stout, Riley Wilson, Landon Brown, Zara Bullock, Graden Cook, Montana Cox, Alex Deaton, Gabryella Ferren, Colleen Gbur, Kira McDaniel, Branden Marshall, Hannah Moore, Chelsea Pesta, Bethany Stephenson, Angus Toalston, Brayden Yingling, Garrett Broadwater, Madison Bryan, Turner Eddy, Tiffani Cody, Cadence Gbur, Zoe Kuhn-Goodspeed, Jacelyn Griffith, Landyn Jackson, John Klaben, Raegan Lee, Lilliana Menarcheck, Bryce Taylor, Mackenzie Ash, Morgan Boyer, Matthew Hossler, Emma Kiko, Brenden Mayle, Aidan McCort, Kayla Murphy, Jozelyn Nitz, Dustin Ulman, Keegan Warner, Haden Williams and John Winemiller.
Applications due April 3 for MWCD mini grant program Applications for the 2020 Muskingum Watershed Conservancy Foundation Mini Grant Program are now available. The Mini Grant Program is open to the thirteen youth camps along Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District lakes and funds programs and projects supporting recreation, natural resource conservation, and outdoor and environmental education. “2020 will be the fifth year of the Mini Grant Program,” said Foundation Board of Trustees Chairman Jim Schoch. “The program helps support the great work the youth camps are doing throughout the Muskingum
Watershed.” The annual program budget is $5,000. Last year, the Foundation funded four grants supporting projects at Camp Wakonda, Ohio FFA Camp Muskingum, Camp Aldersgate, and Camp Roosevelt Firebird. Funds for the Mini Grant Program are derived from proceeds from the Foundation’s Annual Meeting. The application deadline is April 3. Applications and grant guidelines are available online at www.muskingumfoundation.org. Please contact John Hoopingarner at 330556-4809 for additional details.
CCCA to host open house, spaghetti dinner Feb. 21 The Carroll County Christian Academy will hold an open house/spaghetti dinner/Science Fair Friday, Feb. 21. The dinner will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. in the gym-
nasium. Cost of the dinner is $6 for adults, $3 for children ages 4-10 and free for children 3 and under. Take out dinners are available for cash or checks only.
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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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The open house will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. and will include tours of the school and an opportunity to meet teachers. Information packets will be available at the open house.
For more information call the school at 330-627-5124. The school is a ministry of the Carrollton Baptist Temple located at 1211 Lincoln Ave. NW, Carrollton.
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A Christian writer once posed the question, “Would you be bored in Heaven?” Many people focus on streets of gold and gates of pearl and gushing fountains and crystal flowing rivers where there is no more pain, crying or dying, and of course, a mansion for everyone. (Actually, Jesus said His Father’s house would have lots of room for His friends – the idea of separate mansions is a misunderstanding). Gold is so unimportant in Heaven that it is used to pave the streets. If we really want to know what Heaven is like, we should go to church, for that is the closest thing on earth to Heaven. Think about it: Church is people who love God and want to worship Him. So is Heaven. Church is people singing and praising God in gratitude for His great salvation. So is Heaven. Church is being in the presence of God and learning more about Him. So is Heaven. Church is rest from the labors and cares of this materialistic world. So is Heaven. The theme of Heaven is enjoying God and enjoying the fellowship of other people who love God. If we are unenthused about church, we might be bored in Heaven. However, the Bible makes clear not everyone is going to Heaven. Only those whose hearts and minds and spirits are compatible with God would fit in with Heaven’s society. That means that only those who truly see Jesus as “The Way, The Truth, The Life” are oriented toward the transformation of life and character required for that holy place. For instance, the Bible specifically identifies murderers, fornicators and liars as excluded, but we may be surprised to read that cowards and doubters are also disqualified. (See Revelation 21:8). Heaven is a God-prepared place for God-prepared people who choose to love Him and trust Him completely with their lives. The good news is that Jesus’ last words are “Whoever is thirsty may come, and take the free gift of the water of life.” We can go there if we truly want to. Pastor Gordon Warner Wesley Community Chapel
Buckeye Council honors six area Scouts Six area Eagle Scouts were among 143 who attained the rank of Eagle Scout in 2019 and recognized at the 62nd annual Buckeye Council Eagle Scout recognition event held Jan. 26 at the historic Canton Masonic Temple. The six area Buckeye Council Eagle Scouts recognized at the event included: Clint Brackin of Carrollton, Seth Kandel of Malvern, Kai Sedares of Minerva, Gabriel Snyder of Kensington, Chris-
topher Wolfgang and Patrick Wolfgang, both of Hanoverton. This year’s keynote speaker was State Treasurer Robert Sprague, originally from Findlay, who served his local community as both city auditor and treasurer. In addition to Carroll County, the Buckeye Council serves the counties of Ashland, Columbiana, Crawford, Holmes, Marion, Morrow, Richland, Stark, Tuscarawas, Wayne and Wyandot in Ohio and part of Hancock County in West Virginia.
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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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Benefit set for Carrollton grad fighting leukemia By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent Jared DeGarmo, a 2019 graduate of Carrollton High School, is facing more than two years of treatment at Cleveland Clinic following his diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Jared’s aunt, Stephanie Howes Johnson, the owner of The Depot Bar & Grille in Carrollton, said Jared had plans in November to come home from college to see the play ‘James and the Giant Peach’ at Carrollton High School. Instead of waiting until Thursday as planned, Jared called his mom and asked if he could come home on Wednesday. Jared was sick, had a high fever, and thought he had the flu. Once home, he began hallucinating and was taken to the hospital. A few days later he was told he had leukemia. He was life-flighted from Akron General Hospital to the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland. He spent a month there and was home by Christmas. “They started chemo at Cleveland and he has to have it every week. He usually goes to Cleveland on Tuesdays and they stay at the Ronald McDonald house,” said Stephanie. He receives one chemo shot per day, for four days, as well as lumbar treatments, and then comes
JARED DEGARMO home for a couple of days. The doctors have said treatment will last over two years and he will eventually need a bone marrow transplant. Jared, a freshman at Toledo College, earned straight A’s for all of his first semester classes. The college has placed his scholarship on medical leave. He will be able to resume college when the treatments are finished and Jared plans to become an English teacher. A benefit spaghetti dinner will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23, at the Friend-
ship Center, 100 Kensington Rd. NE (at the fairgrounds) in Carrollton. A 50/50 raffle, bake sale and other raffles will be held at the dinner. Wristbands are being sold at the high school by Belinda Mach. T-shirts supporting Jared are for sale at Pieces with Purpose, located at 581 6th St. NW, beside Newell Realty in Carrollton. Donations for medical expenses or raffle items may be dropped off at The Depot Bar & Grille, 203 2nd St. NW, Carrollton, or call 330-627-6533.
Community Service Award Dinner is set for March 18 The Community Service Award Dinner will be held Wednesday, March 18, at the Atwood Yacht Club. Social hour is at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $30 per person. Tickets may be purchased from any Carrollton Rotarian, Carrollton Ruritan or Carrollton Civic Club member. Those interested in tickets may also contact Denny Roudebush at 330-936-7441, John Rutledge at 330-802-5883, or Tom Konst at 330-627-4368 to make reservations.
The deadline to reserve a seat is Monday, March 9. Nomination forms may be picked up at McFadden Insurance, Ashton’s 5 & 10, Carroll County Chamber of Commerce/CVB Office or by contacting Roudebush, Rutledge or Konst. The nomination form will include a list of past honorees. All nominations must be turned in by Monday, March 2, by mailing them to the Carrollton Civic Club, P.O. Box 205, Carrollton, OH 44615 or by dropping it off at McFadden
Insurance in Carrollton. First given in 1957 by the Carrollton Jaycees, the award is designed to honor deserving people who have made the Carrollton community a better place through the generous giving of their time, energy and talents throughout the years. Following the disbandment of the local Jaycees, the Carrollton Civic Club continued with the award. Today, it is co-sponsored by the Carrollton Civic Club, Carrollton Rotary Club and Carrollton Ruritans.
Senior Menus Feb. 17-21 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 – Closed, Presidents’ Day. Tuesday – Birthday dinner, hamloaf, cheesy potatoes, green beans, peaches, dinner roll/margarine. Wednesday – Chicken wild rice, soup/crackers, small chef salad, fruited jello, banana. Thursday – Pizza casserole, peas & carrots, baked apple,
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juice, garlic bread. Friday – Sausage gravy, roasted potatoes, broccoli, orange, biscuit/margarine. Minerva Senior Center Monday – Homemade ham and bean soup, cornbread, tossed salad, fruit salad. Tuesday – Stuffed peppers, mashed potatoes, broccoli/ grape salad, cake. Wednesday – Hamloaf, potato casserole, vegetable pizza, fruit. Thursday – Beef roast, mashed potatoes/gravy, cherry cheesecake. Friday – Baked scrod or chicken fingers, baked potato, tossed salad, Can’t leave alone bars. All meals are served with bread, roll and dessert. Diabetic salads and desserts are available upon request. Call the center at 330868-6004 by noon to make reservations on the day you plan to attend. Take-out meals are available daily until 6 p.m. Cost is $6.
Card shower set for Lois Hemming Lois Hemming of Carrollton will celebrate her 101st birthday this Thursday, Feb. 13. Cards and well wishes may be sent to her at 59 Third St. N.E., Carrollton, OH 44615.
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Carrollton grad’s Matrix Performing Arts Group to present concert Feb. 15
The Matrix Performing Arts Group will present a public concert this Saturday evening at the new Carrollton High School Performing Arts Center. The two-hour concert begins at 6 p.m. and tickets are only $5, which can be purchased online at www.evenbrite.com and search for Matrix or at the door. Tickets may also be found on Facebook, according to CHS Band Director David Dickerhoof. All proceeds will benefit the band and Fine Arts Booster group at Carrollton High School. Founded in 1999 by Rob Ferguson, a graduate of Carrollton High School, the Matrix Performing Arts Group’s concert features an indoor marching percussion ensemble, which Ferguson started 20 years ago. The competitive ensemble is comprised of two different performing groups; Matrix World of 60 performers and Matrix Open of 39 members. Elijah Lutton, a junior at Carrollton High School and son of Cory and Mindy Lutton of Carrollton, is a member of the Matrix open group. Lutton will be playing marimba in the group’s front row at the front of the stage Saturday evening. This is Elijah’s third year with the group, having joined when he was 14. Ferguson, a graduate of Carrollton High School, is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl (Joyce) Ferguson of Carrollton, both former teachers at CHS. Rob is currently director and program coordinator for Performing Arts, serving both Matrix Independent World and Matrix Independent Open Percussion Ensembles. In addition to teaching, Rob works professionally as a designer, composer, program coordinator and consultant for outdoor and indoor marching ensembles throughout the United States and abroad. He is the owner of Ferguson Design Solutions, a company providing custom arrangements, original compositions, consulting and
ROB FERGUSON Group Director & Founder
design resources for marching bands, drum corps and indoor percussion ensembles in all major areas of the pageantry arts. He currently resides in Cuyahoga Falls. For the last three years, Matrix has been calling Carroll County their home. The nearly 100 members are from around the United States and travel to Carrollton every Friday and depart for home on Sunday evenings. They also compete at events around the state. In addition to the concert, there will be concessions, a 50/50/ drawing and raffle baskets Saturday evening. “This is sure to be an evening of live music you will not want to miss,” CHS Band Director Dickerhoof said.
ELIJAH LUTTON Marimba Player
Medicare 101 education events set Feb. 19-20 Independent Medicare retirement health insurance agent Cathy Viola invites the public to learn what they need to know as they approach Medicare eligibility. These free Medicare 101 educational meetings will help retirees and their families understand
the basics of original Medicare, as well as the options available to them once they are Medicare eligible. Those attending will also learn more about the various Medicare guidelines and how to obtain the benefits they are entitled to receive. Meetings will be held: Wednes-
Sherry’s Book Corner Hi kids! I’m sure you know what tomorrow is! Valentine’s Day! I hope you have the best one ever. I’m thinking, the most Valentines you’ve ever received and the coolest Valentine parties you’ve ever attended! As an adult, I have lived through many Valentine’s Days and one thing I know for sure, it is all about love. When you think about it, love comes in many different forms of life. For example, kindness and consideration toward others is a form of love. When we help others it makes the world a better place! I have a neat idea for you to learn how to help others when you get older. Why not become a firefighter? This week’s featured book is very interesting. Everything you need to know is in this handbook. There is even children’s questions along with an interview by Mr. “Bubba” Parmenter, a Fire Department Battalion Chief in Warwick, Rhode Island. Also, many firefighters were interviewed by the author. Read the book
day, Feb. 19, 6-7:30 p.m., Minerva Public Library, 677 Lynnwood Dr., Minerva; and Thursday, Feb. 20, 5:45-7 p.m., 710 E. Porter St., Malvern. Viola is an independent licensed agent and is not affiliated with Medicare, Social Security or any other government agency. By Sherry Kline Bolitho
and give it some thought. Talk this idea over with your parents and see what they think. Who knows, you just may be a future firefighter! Until next time, Happy Valentine’s Day! Your friend, Sherry Sherry Kline Bolitho Children’s Book Title: Firefighters’ Handbook By: Meghan McCarthy Publisher: Simon & Schuster Price: $17.99 Age group: 4-adult Available at the Carroll County District Library Welcome to Firefighter Academy. You will have to pass some tough tests. One test is called the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). For example, you will need to be able to stair climb, drag a hose, carry equipment, search in narrow places, and rescue drag. Firefighters are team players. Before becoming a firefighter you will be interviewed. Once you pass the test, you will become a ‘probie’, which is short for “probationary firefighter.” Becoming a probie means the real learning begins. The safety of all firefighters is the number-one priority of helping others. Everything you need to know about becoming a firefighter is covered in this handbook.
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Minerva cheer team places fifth at Nationals By JORDAN MILLER
Sports Editor
ORLANDO - It was a trip to remember and for some, a once in a life time trip for Minerva. For the first time in program history, the Minerva cheer team competed in the National High School Cheerleading Championship (UCA). A weekend of fun at Disney was capped with two performances at the national event and a fifth-place finish. “Being able to take my team to the National High School Cheerleading Championship was such an honor,” said Minerva cheer head coach Athena Butcher. “Most of my life I have watched and followed this championship competition. This National competition is the biggest national championship in the country. Other companies also host a national, but this is the one!” The Lions had one shot to qualify for finals, but you could feel the disappointment amongst the cheerleaders and coaches. Their first performance had some imperfections and they didn’t think they had a shot of advancing to finals. “I felt so disappointed after our first performance. Not disappointed in my kids, but disappointed for them,” Coach Butcher said. “I knew they were so much better than what they had just shown. I was sick because I truly believed we would not make
FPS Photo | Vanessa Cercone Minerva senior Kenzie Fountain cheers with a sign during the team’s finals routine at nationals.
it to finals. My kids are the hardest working, most coachable, and kindest group of girls I have ever had the privilege to coach. I just knew they deserved to be in that final, yet I was so afraid we weren’t going to make it.” As the team and coaches sat in the stands and the host announced what eight teams would be moving on to the finals, the tears started to flow. “I honestly don’t remember my reaction... I remember seeing white and almost passing out. I was so relieved, yet so excited my kids would get another chance to show the nation who we really were,” Butcher said. “My girls were in tears because they knew they were better than their semi-final performance. Once we made it to the NHSCC, our goal was to make it to finals. To accomplish this goal, it meant everything. It truly made our season.” The Minerva cheer team performed like a different team in their final performance. Sticking their landings and hitting everything, at this point, every point counted. “My kids were so relaxed and so confident going into finals. They treated it as a second chance by completely forgetting about the first performance,” Butcher said. “I truly couldn't be prouder of how they turned it around. Every single tumbling skill stuck like glue, which meant we have zero deductions. Every single kid was smiling when they stepped off the mat, which is something I preach to my kids.” Coach Butcher says her team laid it all on the mat in the final
FPS Photo | Jordan Miller Minerva senior Skylar Trussel puts on a fierce face during the Lady Lions cheer routine at nationals.
performance. “I want them to be proud of themselves when they finish and I want them to be happy knowing they gave 110% effort for themselves and for their team. I know when they finished I was jumping up and down like a crazy lady. That feeling is something I will never forget,” she said. After their finals performance, now it was time to wait for the results. The host of the event started to read off the placers, starting at eighth place. Once Minerva realized they didn’t finish eighth, they were relieved. Then the finishers for seventh and sixth were read off, that’s when smiles grew on the girls’ faces. They knew they were finishing within the top five at this point. The host read, “And in fifth place, Minerva High School.” The girls, fans and coaches all screamed and jumped for joy. “Minerva cheerleading is officially on the map! It means so much to all of the alumni who came before these kids, it means so much to all of the past coaches, it means so much to our community,” Butcher said. “It means so much to them because we wouldn’t be who we are and where we are without them. To me, it means that we did it. I know it's not first place, or even second, but to me 5th place in the entire nation is my biggest accomplishment as a head coach.” The Lions were .2 points away from placing fourth and .7 points away from finishing as third in the nation.
FPS Photo | Vanessa Cercone Minerva senior Sydney Lautzenheiser strikes a pose during the Lady Lions final cheer routine at the nationals.
Carrollton wrestling team clinches share of EBC title By JORDAN MILLER
Sports Editor
CARROLLTON - The Carrollton wrestling team is back on track, clinching a share of the Eastern Buckeye Conference (EBC) title. Its the program’s first conference title since 2017, after winning three straight titles. It was another dominating performance for the CHS wrestling team, beating the Marlington Dukes 53-19. “This team has really stepped it up in some really tough EBC competition thus far,” Carrollton Head Coach Ken Pasiuk said following Marlington’s win. “They are wrestling with confidence and as a team. Their having fun and enjoying moment.” The Warriors won 10 of the 14 matches on the night against the Dukes. Carrollton is now 16-4 on the season and 5-0 in EBC action. “We’ve come up short these last two years on very tight matches. We’re excited for our wrestlers,” Pasiuk said about his team winning the conference title. “Their hard work this year has paid off. Even though our team’s aware that we have clinched a share of the title they want to win it out right.” Carrollton’s Brody Wade earned a
2:42 pin over his opponet at 106 lbs; Brandon Brown won the 126 lb. match by a 3-1 decision; Domanick Speelman was in control of the 138 lb. match, winning 16-0. Carrollton senior Nate Blake won his match with a late pin in the second period of his 145-lb. match. Colby Moore earned an 11-6 decision at 160 lbs. Alex Carrothers earned the fastest pin of the night for Carrollton, defeating his opponet in just :44 at 170 lbs. Carrollton freshman Ben Zinda earned a pin at 182 lbs. in just 1:09. Nick Jones, JT Richardson and Rininger all won their matches by forfeit for Carrollton. The Warriors will be at Minerva on Thursday to cap off the conference action. “We’re confident that our guys will attack this last conference match as they have the previous ones,” Coach Pasiuk said. “Minerva has some very talented wrestlers on their team. Their tough and disciplined.” Pasiuk says his team must wrestle at the top of their game to beat Minerva. “We have to go into this match wrestling our best in each match,” he said. “We can’t be afraid of taking chances. Wrestling as a team is essential if we want to come away with a win. ”
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Carrollton senior Colby Moore earns back points while tilting his opponet in a match last week against the Marlington Dukes.
CHS boys beat West Branch in must win game By JORDAN MILLER
Sports Editor
CARROLLTON - After riding a four-game losing streak, the Carrollton boys basketball team has turned things around, and in the blink of an eye, they’re back in second place in the Eastern Buckeye Conference, winning four in a row. The Warriors added two wins to their record after completing a season sweep of Salem and avenging a tough loss to the West Branch Warriors. In the midst of the winning streak, Carrollton senior Adam Chaney eclipsed the 1,000 career points mark against Salem. The Warriors were unbeaten in the conference at 4-0 until traveling to West Branch back on Jan. 10 where they lost 37-31 - fast forward three weeks and Carrollton found themselves in the drivers seat at home, beating West Branch 58-49 Friday night. “We were very motivated to play West Branch after how the first game with them played out,” Carrollton Coach Mike Aukerman said. “We wanted to get into our offense and
execute better and that was the case on Friday. We shared the ball well, and played with a purpose. We were very engaged and our crowd was incredible. We certainly feed off their energy.” The game remained tightly contested through the first half, Carrollton only held a three-point (26-23) advantage at halftime. A strong third quarter set the tone for Carrollton, outscoring their guests 14-7 in the quarter. Chaney finished as the team’s leading scorer with 21, he scored 12 points in the first quarter alone. West Branch’s Reese Leone led all scorers with 33 points, including 14 in the first quarter. Carrollton senior Brady Benner finished as the team’s second leading scorer with 15 points. Jimmy Birong scored nine points and Talen Timberlake chipped in six points for Carrollton. “Their press was creating offense for us early in the game. We have talented guards and we executed our press break and were getting layups,” Aukerman said. “We expected them to pressure us but knew it wouldn’t
last long once we executed our game plan.” With the win, Carrollton kept their hopes at a share of the EBC title alive. With a West Branch loss to Salem this Friday and a Carrollton win over Alliance, Carrollton will be named co-conference champions. If West Branch wins, they win the title outright. “Our confidence was building as the game went on - we wanted to fight for a chance to win a league title,” Coach Aukerman said. “We play at Alliance Friday and with a win there, and a Salem win vs West Branch we would be league champs.” He talked about the pressure that comes with Friday’s do-or-die game against Alliance. “We need to take care of our business first against Alliance - they are a talented team,” said Aukerman. “Playing for a chance at a league title at the end of the year is a huge accomplishment for our group.” Carrollton is now 11-8 on the season and 8-3 in EBC action. They will be back in action Friday at Alliance High School to take on the Aviators in a must-win game.
Photo courtesy of Mikki Timberlake Carrollton’s Adam Chaney floats to the rim against West Branch. Chaney led the Carrollton Warriors with 21 points.
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Free Press Standard | SPORTS Free Press Standard | SPORTS & SCHOOLS
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Minerva beats Fairless NAVARRE - The Minerva Lady Lions basketball team improved to 11-10 on the season with a 4631 road win over the Fairless Falcons. Fairless led 11-8 after the first quarter, but an outstanding defensive performance from Minerva turned the game around in the second quarter. The Lady Lions outscored
Fairless 11-2 in the second. Minerva went on to win the third quarter 12-6 and the fourth 15-12 as well. The Lady Lions were led by Elyssa Imler. Imler scored 13 points for Minerva, including a pair of three-point shots and a 7-of-11 performance from the foul line. Coletta Miller recorded nine
points for Minerva followed by Maddie Foutz who pitched in eight points. Jenna Walton scored six points, Jenna Cassidy pitched in five points, Ella Kendrick added three and Gina Slentz tacked on a pair of points for the Lady Lions. Miller led Minerva with eight of their 30 rebounds.
Photo courtesy of JM Sports Photo Sophomore Abby Parker shoots a free throw in a game last week against the Strasburg Tigers. Parker finished with eight points.
Lady Cards beat Tigers, Rockets in IVC games The Lady Cards (13-8,8-3) earned a big IVC North win on the road against Conotton Valley. Senior Karlee Altimore broke the girls school record with 8 threes on the way to a career high 34 points along with 7 rebounds. Senior Kirston Moriconi added 10 points along with sophomore Alli Neary’s 10 points and 7 boards. Junior Tori Sickafoose added 9
points and 9 assists while sophomore Abbey Parker chipped in with 8 points and 9 rebounds. At Hiland, the Lady Cards (128) fell to the Braves at the IVC Showcase. Altimore led with 16 points, followed by Abby Parker with 8, Neary with 7 and Jordan Parker with 7. Fueled by a 23-2 third quarter, the Lady Cards prevailed over the
Tigers. Altimore led with 24 points and 5 rebounds. Fellow senior Moriconi fired in 16 points, grabbed 7 rebounds and 2 blocked shots. Abbey Parker scored 13 and hauled in 6 boards. Sandy Valley returns to action Wednesday with a home game (varsity only) against Conotton Valley. Senior Night activities will begin for our four seniors at 6:00.
SVHS wrestlers finish fifth at regional duals The Sandy Valley Wrestling team traveled to Cuyahoga Heights High School to compete in the Region 19 OHSAA Duals. The Cardinals won their 1st round match against Dalton 44-36 and fell to Independence 40-40 losing on tie breaker criteria F. The Cardinals were led by Devon Watkins, Justin King, Wyatt Moyer, Brody Marks, Bam Moyer
and Branden Boggs earning 2-0 records. Posting one win for the Cardinals were Matt Gentry, Seth Armstrong and Sam Moriconi. “I'm very proud of our team. We wrestled hard and almost overcame a 30 point deficit in forfeits to make it to the regional semi-final,” said Sandy Valley wrestling coach Greg Donahue. “For our team to be able to
compete like that is saying a lot about the work being put in by our individuals. In the dual meets we competed in we were certainly not out-wrestled. At this point in the season that is about all we can control.” The Cardinals will host Dover on Feb.18th at 5:30 pm for Sandy Valley’s senior night.
FPS File Photo | Jordan Miller Minerva’s Jenna Cassidy goes up for a shot in a recent game against Carrollton. Cassidy scored five points in the Lady Lions 15-point win over the Fairless Falcons.
Malvern Lady Hornets split games with Saints, Trojans The Malvern Lady Hornets split a pair of games with Newcomerstown and Tusky Central Catholic. The Lady Hornets defeated Newcomerstown 46-37 despite trailing 34-26 entering the final quarter of the game. The Trojans led 12-11 after one and 21-20 at halftime. Newcomerstown put the game away in the third quarter with a 13-6 quarter, so they thought. Malvern clamped down in the fourth quarter, swinging the game around by scoring 20 points and holding Newcomerstown to just
three in the final quarter of regulation for a 46-37 win. Jazmariah Morris-Moore led the scoring attack for Malvern with a team-high 21 points. Maddie Powers scored 12 points for Malvern, Lanie Bower chipped in eight points along with Hope Whaley who scored three. Powers, Bower and Whaley each hit one three pointer. Raine Coblentz led Malvern with 11 of the team’s 33 rebounds. The Hornets fell to Tusky Central 52-45. Malvern led 13-11 at the end of
The Carrollton Exempted Village School District (CEVSD) along with the village of Carrollton, Ohio Mid-Eastern Government Association and Ohio Department of Transportation is conducting a Safe Routes to School survey. In a letter to parents and caregivers, school officials want to know your thoughts about children walking and biking to school. The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) survey, from The Ohio Department of Transportation, will take about 5-10
minutes to complete. They are asking that each family complete only one survey per school your children attend. The survey can be accessed online at: https://odot.formstack. com/forms/srts_parent_survey. This survey link will also be accessible on the CEVSD website and Facebook page. Once on this page, parents will need to type in their school name and select Carrollton Exempted Village Schools from the drop down menu. This survey is intended for parents from
the first quarter, but the Saints outscored the Lady Hornets by three points in each of the final three quarters (13-10, 12-9 and 16-13) as they went on to win. Morris-Moore finished with a team-high 22 points. Powers scored 15 for Malvern. Coblentz added six points and Alana Spurrier tacked on two points for the Lady Hornets. Coblentz also recorded eight of her team’s 19 rebounds. Malvern is now 7-14 on the season. They will be back in action Friday, Feb. 14 at home against Canton Central Catholic.
Parents asked to complete Safe Routes to School survey
both Carrollton Elementary School and Carrollton High School-Carrollton Middle School buildings and is active. Parents are requested to complete the survey before Feb. 22. If you have any questions, contact either the building principal or the administration office. Printed copies of the survey are available at the administration office at 1020 Scio Rd. SW (former pre-school building) and at each school office, according to Ed Robinson, Director of Programs.
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Free Press Standard | BUSINESS & AREA
Carrollton Council OKs purchase of new rescue truck By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent Carrollton Village Fire Department Chief Shane Thomas received approval at Carrollton Village Council’s Feb. 10 meeting to pursue funding to purchase a new truck. Thomas said that previously the department responded to more fire calls than emergency calls, but now there are more calls for medical emergencies and vehicle crashes than fires. Thomas explained that the department is hoping to purchase a new truck every five years to keep the fleet current. Thomas said the voters have been good to them by approving the needed levy. Village Administrator Mark Wells said that applications have been submitted for a $100,000 grant and a loan of $430,000 from the United States Department of Agriculture at a fixed rate of 2.75%. The loan is for ten years but Thomas said he expects the department will pay it back in five years. The estimated cost of the truck is between $500,000 and $550,000. The department’s most-used truck is Engine 10, a 2015
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model that was purchased with a FEMA grant, according to Thomas. Thomas said the new vehicle would be primarily used for rescue calls but will also be fully equipped to handle fires with a 1500-gallon a minute pumper. Mayor William Stoneman swore in newly hired firefighter Tyler Fenton, whose father, Dennis Fenton has served with the Fox Township fire department for 30 years. Village Solicitor Clark Battista advised council that the bid packet from Kimble Refuse included a letter regarding a small billing increase due to fuel costs. Council had planned on paying the small increase but Battista advised it was better to pass the increase to the residents as the bid packet had stated. The vote to approve passing the cost to residents ended in a tie. Stoneman voted yes to break the tie, approving the small increase to residents. In other business council: - GAVE third and final reading to an ordinance that will permit the village to sell equipment and other items no longer needed by the village. - CANCELED the council work session set for Feb. 18.
ONGOING EVENTS FREE CLOTHING give-away 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 330-735-2127 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. Note Date Change! Next meeting is Feb. 24. 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 330-627-7593. 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 meetings 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. LENTEN FISH Fries begin Feb. 21 and continue thru April 3 at St. Gabriel Church of Minerva. Serving from 4:30-7 p.m. Dinners include baked or fried fish, French fries or baked potato, slaw, bread, desset & beverage. Rigatoni dinners also available. Adult fish dinner is $9, children 6-12 years old
$4, under 6 is free. Rigatoni dinners are $6 adults, $3 children 6-12 years old & free for children under 6. Eat-in or carry-out available. Call ahead orders are available at 330868-4610. St. Gabriel Church is located at 400 W. High St., Minerva. THIS WEEK EVENTS BLUEBIRD HOUSES are now available for pick up at the C.C. Arts Center for the upcoming Bluebird House Art Contest. CARROLL COUNTY Animal Protection League to meet Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Friendship Center. COOKBOOK CLUB at C.C. Library, Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. The theme is healthy/ clean eating. Beverage and dessert provided. Participants to bring main or side dish from a cookbook of their choosing. Participants must be 18 or older. Registration required. BEGINNERS ACRYLIC Class at C.C. Arts Center, Feb. 13 & 27 at 10:30 a.m. 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. UPCOMING EVENTS FOOD SCULPTURE with Patti at C.C. Library, Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Patti Winter teaches how to turn an apple into a swan and other techniques to make attractive garnishes. Registration required. ENCHANTED WOODLAND Walk oil painting class with Scott Taggart at CC Arts Center, Feb. 22 from 6-9 p.m. Cost is $35. SOUP AND SALAD Dinner at Fox.
Twp. VFD, 7119 Salineville Rd., Mechanicstown, Feb. 22 from 4-8 p.m. Featured soups are chicken noodle, vegetable beef, broccoli cheeses, ham & bean, stuffed pepper and chili. All served with a side salad, bread & dessert. Dinner is by donation at the door. There will also be a Chinese auction and a 50/50 raffle will benefit the Fox Twp. VFD Fire Victim’s Fund. All proceeds benefit Fox Twp. VFD. HOME DÉCOR on a Budget at C.C. Library, Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. Instructor Melanie Walters shares ideas for decorating your home on a budget. Registration required. CARD MAKING with Lori Kucera at C.C. Library, Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. Cost is $5 for supplies. BOOK DISCUSSION at C.C. Library, Feb. 27 at 6:30 p.m. Discussing the book ‘The First Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington’ by Brad Meltzer. BEGINNERS ACRYLIC Class at C.C. Arts Center, Feb. 27 at 10:30 a.m. ESSENTIAL OILS at C.C. Library, Feb. 29 from 3-4:30 p.m. The theme is True or False: The Facts About Essential Oils. Registration appreciated. ST. PATRICK’S DAY Dance with New Wave Nation at Minerva Community Building, March 21 from 8-11 p.m. Doors open at 6:30. Cost is $20 per person. Limited number of tickets at door. Must be 21 and over. Draft beer, pop and water included in price. You may bring your own liquor/mix and snacks. To purchase tickets call Terri Hollar at 330-868-4332 ext. 3709 or 330-205-1616. Sponsored by Minerva Athletic Booster Club.
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Free Press Standard | LEGALS
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Legals LEGAL NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT: Estate of Stanley Ray Hall, deceased (whose current address is unknown and cannot with reasonable diligence be ascertained), and to the DEFENDANT Brandy Easter (whose current address is unknown and cannot with reasonable diligence be ascertained), and to the DEFENDANT Joedda Lubas (whose current address is unknown and cannot with reasonable diligence be ascertained), and to the DEFENDANT Roger Hall (whose current address is unknown and cannot with reasonable diligence be ascertained), and to the DEFENDANT Darrell Hall (whose current address is unknown and cannot with reasonable diligence be ascertained), and to the DEFENDANT Allen Warfield (whose current address is unknown and cannot with reasonable diligence be ascertained), and to the DEFENDANT Linda Dyer (whose current address is unknown and cannot with reasonable diligence be ascertained), and to the DEFENDANT Brenda Dramble (whose current address is unknown and cannot with reasonable diligence be ascertained), and to the DEFENDANT Tiffany Turnbull (whose current address is unknown and cannot with reasonable diligence be ascertained), and to the DEFENDANT Kyle Naugle (whose current address is unknown and cannot with reasonable diligence be ascertained), take notice: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CARROLL COUNTY, OHIO CASE NO. 2020CVE29508 CARROLL COUNTY TREASURER, Plaintiff -vsESTATE OF STANLEY RAY HALL, DECEASED, ET AL, Defendants NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Jeff Yeager, Carroll County Treasurer, has brought an action naming you as Defendants in the above named Court by filing his complaint on the 4th day of February, 2020. The object of the complaint is to enforce the lien of outstanding, overdue, and unpaid real estate taxes and assessments, together with any interest, penalties, costs, fees, or expenses lawfully assessed against the following described real estate: Situated in the township of Perry, County of Carroll and State of Ohio: Being a part of the Northwest Quarter of Section (29), Township (12), Range (5) of the Old Seven Ranges and further being a part of a tract of land heretofore conveyed to Brenda L. Dramble, Stanley R. Hall & Allen E. Warfield by Warranty Deed, and described as 10.386 acres in Deed Volume (234), Page (533) of the Carroll County Deed Records; said tract of land herein intended to be conveyed, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing, for reference, at a marked stone, (found),
at the Northwest corner of Section (29); Thence South 5 degrees 12' 10" West, along the West line of the Northwest Quarter, a distance of 450.58' to a 5/8" iron bar, (set); said point being the Northwest corner TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING of the herein described tract; Thence leaving the Section line, South 84 degrees 37' 24" East, along a new line of division within the Grantor's lands (D.V. 234, Page 533), a distance of 661.61' to a 5/8" iron bar, (set), in the Westerly bounds of lands of J. & D. Hendricks (D.V. 233, Page 470); (passing over a 5/8" iron bar, (set), for reference, at 40.00'); Thence South 5 degrees 21' 4" West, along said Westerly bounds, a distance of 206.67' to a 5/8" iron bar, (set), at the Northeast corner of lands of H. & C. Walters (D.V. 234, Page 157); Thence North 85 degrees 25' 59" West, along the Northerly bounds of the Walters lands, a distance of 661.11' to a 5/8" iron bar, (set), in the West line of the Northwest Quarter of Section (29); (passing over a 5/8" iron bar, (set), for reference, at 611.11'); Thence North 5 degrees 12' 10" East, along said West line, a distance of 216.02' to the TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING; said described tract containing 3.209 acres. Subject to all legal highways and any easements or reservations of record. This Legal Description is intended to define a part of the property of Dramble, Hall & Warfield as located in Section (29), Township (12) of Range (5) and formerly described as encompassing 10.386 acres in Deed Volume (234), Page (533). This tract of land has been found, by resurvey, to contain 9.987 acres. The partition tract, herein described, contains 3.209 acres. The bearing system contained herein was established from an orientation to the West line of the Northwest Quarter of Section (29), and the Bearing of "North 5 degrees 12' 10"" "East" was assumed for this line pursuant to a survey prepared by D. Bodo and recorded in Survey File #5023 of the Carroll County Survey Records. The above description prepared from a survey performed by R.J. Swearingen, Ohio registered Surveyor #7162, in April, 1999. PPN: Split 0001256.000
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The relief demanded is judgment in the amount of $2,812.15 plus interest and court costs; that said tax lien be foreclosed and the said real estate described herein be sold at Sheriff's Sale and the proceeds of said sale be applied for payment of the said outstanding taxes, assessments, costs, fees, and expenses; that each Defendant be required to answer setting forth his or her claim or interest in the subject real estate, if any, or be forever barred from claiming or asserting same; and for such other and further relief to which Plaintiff may be entitled. You are required to answer the Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after
ADVERTISEMENT TO BID Sealed Bids for the construction of 10th Street Storm Sewer Improvements for the Village of Carrollton will be received by the Village of Carrollton in the Carrollton Village Hall at 80 Second Street, S.W., Carrollton, Ohio 44615 until 12:00 Noon local time, March 19, 2020 and at that time and place will be publicly opened and read. The work for which Bids are invited consists of the furnishing of all materials and labor for the replacement and installation of approximately 1,079 lineal feet of storm sewer ranging in size from 12” through 36”, 11 catch basins and 1 manhole: The estimated construction cost for this project is $270,000.00. Copies of the Contract Documents are on file in the Village of Carrollton at 80 Second Street, S.W., Carrollton, Ohio 44615; in the office of Engineering Associates, Inc., 1935 Eagle Pass, Wooster, Ohio 44691; and in the Dodge and Builders Exchange offices and are available for inspection by prospective bidders. Contract Documents must be purchased from the office of Engineering Associates, Inc. for a cost of $75.00 per set, none of which is refundable. Bidders are required to register with and obtain Bidding Documents from the office of Engineering Associates, Inc. The right is reserved by the Council of Village of Carrollton to reject any and all Bids, to waive informalities or to accept any Bid which is deemed favorable to the Village of Carrollton. By Order of Council, Village of Carrollton Mark Wells, Village Administrator Village of Carrollton, Ohio Published in The Free Press Standard Feb. 13 & 20, 2020
the last publication of this notice, which will be published once a week for six (6) consecutive weeks, with the last publication to be made on the 19th day of March, 2020. In case of your failure to answer or otherwise respond as permitted by the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure within the time slated, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. ~s~ William R. Wohlwend Carroll County Clerk of Courts P.O. Box 367 Carrollton, Ohio 44615 Published in The Free Press Standard February 13, 20 & 27 and March 5, 12 & 19, 2020. SHERIFF’S SALE of REAL ESTATE The State of Ohio, Carroll County CASE #19CVE29224-2 U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff -vsGALE R. BORING, ET AL Defendant In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled Action, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the lobby of the Sheriff’s Office, in Carrollton, in the above named County, on TUESDAY, the 3rd day of MARCH, 2020, at 10:00 o’clock A.M. If the property does not receive a sufficient bid, said property will be offered for sale again on TUESDAY, the 10th day of MARCH, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. *LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE CARROLL COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE, 119 PUBLIC SQUARE, SUITE 205, CARROLLTON, OH *Said Premises Located at: 8087 MAGNET RD. NE, MINERVA, OH 44657 01-0000434.000, 0000360.000
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*Said Premises Appraised at $39,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount at the first sale date. If the property does not sell at first sale date and is offered at the second sale date, the sale will start with a "No set minimum bid". The purchaser shall be responsible for cost, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. Neither the Sheriff's Office nor any affiliates have access to the inside of said property, including appraisal for bank loans, and is not liable for the condition of the property upon confirmation of the sale. TERMS OF SALE: Deposit due on the day of the sale, personal, certified or cashier's check accepted. Balance due upon confirmation of the sale by the court. If the appraised value of the property is: Less than or equal to $10,000 = Deposit of $2,000 More than $10,000 but less than or equal to $200,000 = Deposit of $5,000 More than $200,000 = Deposit of $10,000 Buyer beware that he/she may be responsible for any and all outstanding costs not covered by sale proceeds. DALE R. WILLIAMS, SHERIFF CARROLL COUNTY, OHIO
MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSI 614-222-4921 Attorney Published in The Free Press Standard February 6, 13 & 20, 2020. LEGAL NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS JUVENILE DIVISION STARK COUNTY, OHIO Judge Hall CASE# 2019JCV01111 DUSTIN BOSWELL, ET AL Plaintiff -vsCHRISTINA 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 Common Pleas Court, Juvenile Division, Canton, Ohio. 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. 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. BID NOTICE ROAD MATERIAL Union Township Trustees, Carroll County, are accepting sealed bids for the per ton price of road materials both delivered and at the plant. Costs shall be effective April 23, 2020 thru April 22, 2021. Bids must be received by March 16, 2020, before 7 p.m. For a copy of the specifications, contact Wes Frew at 220 Scio Rd. SW, Carrollton, OH 44615, or 234-5213909. Wes Frew Fiscal Officer Union Township Published in The Free Press Standard February 13 & 20, 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, Apt. A Carrollton, OH 44615 Plaintiff -vsJEAN PIERRE EDORH 5999 Bear Creek Drive, Apt. 425
Request for Qualifications and Proposals Carroll County Commissioners intend to apply for the PY 2020 Community Housing Impact and Preservation Program (CHIP which may include CDBG, HOME, and OHT funds) competitive grant administered by Ohio Development Services Agency/Office of Community Development (ODSA/OCD). The County is interested in acquiring the services of a consultant firm to prepare the application, perform the environmental review, implement the program and develop the program. A Request for Qualifications and Proposal package may be obtained at the office of Carroll County Commissioners, 119 S. Lisbon Street, Suite 201, Carrollton, Ohio 44615, (330) 627-4869, rnuzzolillo@carrollcountyohio.us The Bidder will be responsible for mailing costs, if any. Bids will be received until 4:00 p.m. Monday, February 24, 2020 at the above address. This notice is posted on Carroll County’s internet site on the worldwide web at http://www.carrollcountyohio.us/ commissioners/publicnotices.html. Bidders may access this Notice via the internet by typing in the address bar www.carrollcountyohio.us and clicking on the button titled “Quick Links” at the top of the page, and selecting the link for public notices. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF CARROLL COUNTY /s/ Ronald M. Nuzzolillo Jr. Ronald M. Nuzzolillo Jr, Assistant Clerk I Posted on Commissioners’ bulletin board and website: January 30, 2020 Published in The Free Press Standard, February 6 and 13, 2020
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 -vsTIMOTHY 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 Plain-
tiff'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. 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: 614-6443037 email: HClerk@epa.ohio.gov. Final Issuance of Permit-ToInstall and Operate East Ohio Gas - Augusta Compressor Station Bane Road NE (near 8500), East Twp., OH 44427 ID #: P0127740 Date of Action: 02/04/2020 Initial installation PTIO for two compressors. Approval of Directors Authorization request to exceed thresholds in the 401 WQCDA Carroll #2 Orphan Well Plugging 8286 Clover Road NE, Salineville, OH 43945 Facility Description: Certification
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Barnhart earns Academic All American award from National Speech and Debate Association Grace Barnhart, a senior at Carrollton High School, has earned the National Speech and Debate Association’s Academic All American award. According to CHS Speech Team advisor Alzana Nuzzolillo, this award recognizes academic rigor, competitive speech and debate success and personal excellence. From more than 141,000 student members, fewer than 1% of students earn the Academic All American award every year. Recipients must have earned the degree of Superior Distinction in the Honor Society, achieved rigorous criteria for GPA and test scores, and demonstrated outstanding character and leadership, Mrs. Nuzzolillo explained. Barnhart and the CHS Speech and Debate team will travel next to Jackson High School to compete for places in the Ohio High School Speech and Debate Association state finals.
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Five CHS students to compete Applications for Homer Unkefer at state speech and debate finals Agriculture Scholarship are now available at area high schools Consumers National Bank at Minerva has announced that its 2020 Homer Unkefer Agriculture Scholarship applications are now available for students pursuing secondary education in an agricultural related profession. The scholarship is named in recognition of the late Homer Unkefer, a founder and Director Emeritus of Consumers National Bank and a life-long advocate for agriculture in Ohio. The purpose of the Homer
Unkefer Agriculture Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to students pursuing higher education, which will prepare them for a career in agriculture. Applicants must be a high school senior attending a school in or residing in Carroll, Columbiana, Stark, Summit or Wayne counties, or a graduate from a high school in Carroll, Columbiana, Jefferson, Stark, Summit or Wayne county currently enrolled in a 2 or 4-year
college level agriculture curriculum. One scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded based on the applicant’s experience in agriculture and meeting all the educational eligibility requirements. Applications for 2020 must be received by Consumers National Bank by March 31. Scholarship applications can be obtained at any of Consumers Bank’s 14 locations and from Guidance Counselors at local high schools.
Five Carrollton High School students will attend the Ohio High School Speech and Debate Association’s state finals March 5-7 at Wooster High School. Shown in the above photo, they are: Front, Austin Krichbaum (left) and Devin Tipton. Standing behind (from left) are Kyle Koman, Grace Barnhart and Trevor Zinda. According to their advisor Alzana Nuzzolillo,
the team placed 8th overall at the district tournament. She said Krichbaum will compete in Humorous Interpretation while the remaining four will compete in Congressional Debate. Mrs. Nuzzolillo also said the CHS Speech and Debate team will travel to GlenOak High School to compete in the national qualifying tournament Feb. 14-15.
Deadline approaching for Farm Bureau scholarships The Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation has more than $70,000 in scholarships available to Ohio students from rural, suburban and urban communities who are pursuing degrees connected in some way to agricul-
ture. Through 10 programs, approximately 50 scholarships will be awarded. The deadline to apply online at ofbf.org/foundation is Feb. 28 and all applications require
letters of recommendation, an essay, school transcripts and photos. For more information contact the Foundation’s Director of Development Luke Houghton at 614-246-8254.
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Ohio’s Income Tax Filing Season is open now The Ohio Department of Taxation, along with the IRS, began accepting 2019 income tax returns on Jan. 27. It was also the first day to file Ohio school district income tax returns. Ohio Tax Commissioner Jeff McClain says there is some good news this year, “Income tax season may not be everyone’s favorite, but this year Ohioans will benefit from a 4% reduction in the income tax rates. I’m pleased also that Ohio has further reduced the tax burden on its low- to moderate-income residents.” McClain says the state has cut the number of tax brackets from 8 to 6 by combining the bot-
tom three brackets. This means Ohioans making $21,750 or less, will pay no state income tax. In addition, he says lower income Ohioans will benefit from a simplified and expanded earned income tax credit. Qualified taxpayers will now be able to claim a credit that equals 30% of their federal earned income credit. Ohio’s previous credit was 10%. Other changes this year will impact Ohioans claiming the Ohio Business Income Deduction (BID). Ohio now uses a concept called ‘modified adjusted gross income’ that will require taxpayers to add back the deduction to their Ohio ad-
justed gross income. The modified adjusted gross income will be used to determine eligibility for several different credits and exemptions and how to calculate school district income tax for those living in an earned income school district tax base; traditional tax base remains unchanged. The Ohio individual and school district income tax booklet has detailed instructions regarding this change. The Department of Taxation continues to focus on protecting the security of Ohioan’s income tax returns and the state treasury. While the incidence of tax fraud has declined in recent years, the department will again employ the I.D. Quiz to
prevent criminals from stealing your tax dollars by filing illegitimate tax returns using stolen personal information. Commissioner McClain is urging everyone to file their returns electronically. If you are entitled to a tax refund, you can expect to receive it within 15 business days if you file electronically and request direct deposit. If you file a paper return, it could take up to 10 weeks to receive your refund. If you have additional questions or need assistance with your Ohio return, please visit tax.ohio.gov or call 1-800282-1780 for taxpayer assistance. The income tax season will end April 15.
How to fight back against thieves this tax season Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is sharing important tips to help Ohioans guard their personal information and refund dollars during tax season. “Thieves are on the prowl to snatch your refund dollars,” Yost said. “Send them home empty-handed with these tips to guard your personal information.” The Attorney General’s Office encourages Ohioans to follow these steps when filing their taxes: File your taxes as soon as possible: Tax identity theft generally occurs when someone steals your personal information to file a tax return and fraudulently obtain your refund. The
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Use any refund wisely: Be an informed consumer and smart shopper by spending any refund wisely or saving it for later. For any major purchases such as a vehicle, do business only with reputable dealers. You can find help researching a company’s reputation through the Ohio Attorney General’s Office and the Better Business Bureau. Be sure to get everything – including any promises made by the dealer – in writing and read the fine print. Consumers who suspect a scam or an unfair business practice should contact the Ohio Attorney General’s Office at www.OhioProtects.org or 800282-0515.
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Commissioners discuss dog pound improvements By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent The dog pound was a topic of conversation at the Feb. 6 and Feb. 10 meetings of the Board of Commissioners. On Feb. 6, Commissioner Bob Wirkner stated that the village of Carrollton authorized work to begin on a sanitary lateral tie-in to the dog pound as part of the village’s water and sewer project along state Route 9, north of the village. Commissioners Jeff Ohler and Lewis Mickley voted to accept the quote of $4,000 from Earthworm Excavating, of Carrollton, for installation of 80 feet of 6-inch sanitary lateral tie-in to the dog pound. Wirkner abstained because the owner of Earthworm Excavating is a neighbor. On Feb. 10, the board voted to accept the quote of $3,275 from Rick’s Plumbing Service for plumbing repairs inside the kennels. Dog Warden Josh Long presented his January report of 19 dogs received, 11 adopted out, six redeemed by owners, none euthanized, two citations issued for having no license and three citations issued for running at large. Long told commissioners that citations are up over the last two years. His department has been on the road more checking to make sure owners have renewed their dog licenses for 2020. Long said he tries to educate the community that dog tags must be purchased the first of every year. The cost for not renewing licenses include the license fee and about $200 in court fees
and fines. In other business at the Feb. 6 meeting: - APPROVED right-of-way permits for Carroll Electric Coop for replacement of electric poles for Bachelor and Clay roads in Rose Township and Arrow Road in Brown Township. - Will request $114,000 from the Ohio Development Services Agency from Community Development Block Grant funds. - SIGNED a change order for NR Lee Restoration Ltd. for the clock tower project for $5,126, making the total for the project $706,944. - APPROVED the 2020 Rural Transit Grant Program and authorized Mickley to sign the contract electronically. - AUTHORIZED a special hauling permit to McKay-Gross Division for hauling over Bay Road in Lee Township. A $25,000 bond has been provided as required by County Engineer Brian Wise. - RECEIVED the sheriff’s January report with 1,702 meals served and 176 washes completed. - TERMINATED a Road Use Maintenance Agreement with Rover Pipeline for portions of Azalea, Cordova, Cortex, Crane, Crocus, Cutler and Dawn roads. In other business at the Feb. 10 meeting: - RECEIVED the dog pound report from Feb. 2-8 showing nine impounded, three adopted out, one redeemed, none destroyed, one citation for having no license and no citations for running at large. - ANNOUNCED the courthouse will be closed Monday, Feb. 17 in observance of Presidents’ Day.
Grand jury returns five indictments During a half-day day session Feb. 5, the Carroll County grand jury returned five indictments after hearing testimony from six witnesses. According to Carroll County Prosecuting Attorney Steven D. Barnett, indictments were returned against the following: APRIL D. DYCUS, 30, of 115 Culler Rd., Apt. A, Weirton, WV, one count of possession of cocaine, (a 5th degree felony) and one count of illegal conveyance of drugs of abuse onto the grounds of a detention facility, (3rd degree felony). Barnett said Carrollton police officers performed a traffic stop Jan. 17 on a vehicle allegedly operated by Dycus to execute a warrant for her arrest. Upon being brought into the Carroll County Jail for the warrant, suspected cocaine was found on her person during her booking into the Carroll County Jail. WILLIAM K. DAVIS, 30, of 2633 Dawn Terrace, Cuyahoga Falls, one count of possession of heroin and one count of possession of a Fentanyl-Related Compound, (each 5th degree felonies) and one count of drug paraphernalia offenses, (4th degree misdemeanor). It is alleged that Carrollton Police officers performed a traffic stop Jan. 9 on Davis’s vehicle, identified as having felony warrants from Summit County for his arrest, where he was found in possession of heroin and Fentanyl. DYLAN G. ELLSWORTH, 23, of 21033 Alliance-Sebring Rd., Alliance, one count of importuning, one count of possessing criminal tools and one count of disseminating matter harmful to juveniles, (each 5th degree felonies). It is alleged that on Jan. 9 Ellsworth solicited a law enforcement officer posing as a 14 year old to engage in sexual activity. Ellsworth was also alleged to have sent an explicit photo of
himself during his communication with officers. Ellsworth allegedly traveled to Carrollton, where he was taken into custody and his cell phone was seized. MATTHEW S. AINSWORTH, 32, of 308 Lincoln Ave., Carrollton, one count of burglary and one count of grand theft, (each 3rd degree felonies). It is alleged Ainsworth attempted to sell a shotgun on or between Dec. 2 and Dec. 8, 2019, at a Carrollton area gun store that was later determined by Sheriff’s detectives to have been stolen from a Fox Twp. residence while the owner was not home. DILLON K. DAUGHERTY, 25, of 1229 Clover St. NW, Minerva, one count of receiving stolen property, (a 4th degree felony), one count of having weapons while under disability, (a 3rd degree felony) and two counts of driving while under the Influence of alcohol or drugs, (each a 1st degree misdemeanor). It is alleged that Daugherty was stopped Feb. 2 by Carroll County Sheriff’s deputies near Brush and Arbor Roads for a traffic violation. Upon contact, the vehicle’s license plate did not match the vehicle and when the vehicle’s identification number was searched, it was revealed the vehicle was reported stolen from Stark County. Daugherty was also suspected of operating the vehicle while under the influence. A search of the vehicle found a shotgun. Daugherty was previously convicted of a felony drug possession offense, thereby under disability from possessing a firearm, Barnett said. Arraignments for those indicted are scheduled for this Thursday, Feb. 13, before Carroll County Common Pleas Court Judge Michael V. Repella II beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Southern Local to host blood drive SALINEVILLE - Southern Local High School National Honor Society is joining forces with the American Red Cross for a blood drive set for Feb. 21 from 7:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. in
the school gym. Community donors may pre-register on the Red Cross website, www.redcrossblood. org (search by zip code 43945), but walk-ins are also accepted.