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Commissioners learn preparations are being Judge Repella sentences Lee to year in prison for sex offense made in case of a coronavirus outbreak By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent
Carroll County Emergency Management Director Tom Cottis advised the Board of Commissioners at the March 2 meeting, that he is taking an inventory of personal protective equipment to make sure the county is ready if there is an outbreak of the coronavirus. Cottis said that the Ohio Department of Health is taking the lead in preparing for an outbreak. The EMA office will be the site of a call center to handle the increase in calls as concern grows in the community regarding the virus. Cottis said that volunteers will be available to handle calls if needed. Job and Family Services Director Kate Offenberger reported that two social workers have resigned. One left to work in another county and one resigned to take a job closer to her home. Offenberger said that retaining staff is getting more difficult. She said her department has seen a significantly higher turnover since 2016. Offenberger said she has been advertising for three open positions in her department but only a few people have shown interest. “Social workers average a year and a half before deciding they cannot do the work,” said Offenberger, explaining that the staff is young and the case load is very large. In another matter, commissioners were asked by resident Judy Berkley if the Common Pleas courtroom would
be available for one or two days for filming of a movie that she is producing. Wirkner said permission must first come from Judge Repella, then the Courthouse Security Committee would have to approve the plan, and then the issue would come to commissioners for final approval. Commissioner Jeff Ohler suggested perhaps the filming could be done on a Saturday so that it would not interfere with court schedules and court business. Beckley said she would follow up on their recommendations. Commissioner Clerk Supervisor Christopher Modranski told the board that he had attended the pre-construction meeting for the Amsterdam sewer project. Arcadis Design and Consultants portion will total $1,575,046. Contract 1 will be with Workman Industrial at a cost of $2,419,780. This portion will run from April 6, 2020 for 545 days. Contract 2 will be with Rudzik Excavating, Inc. at a cost of $7,190,203 and will run from March 16, 2020 to Aug. 31, 2020. Contract 3 will be with Alex E. Paris of Atlasburg, PA, in the amount of $1,867,785. Mobilizing will run from March 16, 2020 to April 6, 2020 and demobilization will conclude on March 16, 2021. The total cost of the project is estimated at $13,047,815, with funding coming from the Appalachian Regional Commission, Ohio Water Development Authority, United States Department of Agriculture, Community Development Block Grant Funds, and the Environmental Protection Agency. Carroll County Auditor Lynn Fair-
clough informed commissioners at the March 2 meeting that Rover Pipeline had submitted a tax payment to the county based on the reduced property valuation for which they had applied. Wirkner said the full amount would be due until the court makes a decision regarding Rover’s application for a reduced valuation. He will meet with Fairclough to review the situation. In other business commissioners: - MET in executive session with Prosecuting Attorney Steven Barnett to discuss imminent litigation with no action taken. - APPOINTED Captain Cheryl Keyser to the Airport Zoning Board of Appeals for a three year term ending March 31, 2023. - WILL accept bids up to 9:30 a.m. on March 30, 2020 for resurfacing projects. Specifications may be obtained at the county engineer’s office. - ACCEPTED the quote from J. Green Excavating for $3,592 to connect the existing septic tank at the dog pound to the tie-in of the new sewer line. - GRANTED a special hauling permit to M-M Sawmill and Lumber for portions of Avalon and Bedrock roads. A $50,000 bond has been posted per County Engineer Brian Wise. - APPROVED the appointment of Jennifer Burns as the Family and Children First Council’s administrator. Jessica Ailing will serve as the FCFC services coordinator. Burns advised that the FCFC has moved to the Ohio Means Jobs building. - RECEIVED the dog pound report with one impounded, four adopted out, one redeemed, zero destroyed, two citations for no license and one citation for running at large.
ALEX DEATON Carrollton
JACELYN GRIFFITH Carrollton
ZOE SIKORSKY Malvern
Five area spellers to compete at regional bee this Saturday Students from four area schools will represent their respective school district in the annual Repository’s regional spelling bee to be held this Saturday, March 7, at GlenOak High School Theater starting at 1:30 p.m. Representing the Carrollton Exempted Village School District will be Alex Deaton, a 6th grader who won the Feb. 19 local spelling contest, and Jacelyn Griffith, a 7th grader and the runnerup. Zoe Sikorsky, a 6th grader and winner of Malvern’s Middle School spelling bee held Jan. 22, will represent Brown Local School District. Minerva’s local Feb. 3 spelling bee winner, Kayley Duncan, an 8th grader, is representing the Minerva Local School District. Lincoln White, a 7th grader at Sandy Valley, will represent the Sandy Valley Local School District. The winner of Saturday’s regional spelling bee will be eligible to participate in the national spelling bee to be held in Washington, D. C. in May. Saturday’s 1:30 p.m. bee is open to the public and free admission.
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By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent On Monday, March 2, Gary D. Lee, Jr. was sentenced in Carroll County Common Pleas Court by Judge Michael V. Repella II, on one count of importuning, a Tier I sex offense. In a hearing held Feb. 25, Lee had changed his plea on the importuning charge to guilty and waived his right to a trial. Lee had been found guilty on Tier II charges of pandering and pandering obscenity involving a minor and was sentenced Feb. 13, 2020, for a minimum of 10 years in prison for those charges. Judge Repella sentenced Lee to one year of additional prison time to be served consecutively after the first ten years have been served. At Monday’s hearing, Carroll County Prosecutor Steven Barnett told Repella that the importuning plea resulted from negotiations with court-appointed defense attorney, Mike Boske and Lee. Barnett recommended that Lee be sentenced to 12 months. By accepting the plea agreement, the child will not have to testify. Judge Repella said he had read the victim impact statements. Repella explained that Lee will face community sanctions when he is released from prison, including having to register as a Tier I and Tier II sex offender for a total of 25 years. The victim’s mother asked to address Lee before sentencing. She asked Lee to turn around and face her but he would not. She told Lee, “I don’t know what to say to you. There are so many things. I pray that God has mercy on your soul, but I also hope you rot in hell.” Saying she had to endure going through the disgusting photos Lee had in order to identify her daughter, she reminded Lee that he will have to register as a sex offender for many years. “My daughter was not your first victim, but I will somehow make sure she was your last,” she said. She thanked Judge Repella for doing what he promised voters he would do and told Lee, “The judge is protecting
GARY LEE JR. other children and the community from men like you.” Judge Repella said this sentencing had been deeply on his mind in the last week. “I must protect our society. I will make sure these sentences are consecutive and not concurrent. You have to serve time for this count. This crime was different from the others. This can’t be understated. I won’t put up with it. Only one year disturbs me. If I could give you longer, I would,” said Judge Repella. Judge Repella said he will protect the community from future crimes from Lee. The judge said the longer Lee is in prison, the better off the community will be. The judge explained that Lee has to report as a sex offender for 15 years on the previous charges and he must now register as a sex offender for an additional ten years. The judge explained the plea agreement before asking Lee to sign the document. “We will take a DNA sample, you will have 5 more years of post-release controls. You are to have no contact with the victim. I mean no contact. I will not mess with that. Stay away,” concluded Judge Repella.
Sunday, March 8, 2020 EMA deputy director resigns, search begins for replacement By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent
KAYLEY DUNCAN Minerva
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LINCOLN WHITE Sandy Valley
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Emergency Management Agency Director Tom Cottis submitted EMA Deputy Director Brett Lee’s resignation to the Board of Commissioners Feb. 27. “Brett has accepted a position with Portage County as their deputy director,” said Cottis. Cottis asked the board to accept the resignation and to advertise the vacancy. “Mr. Lee has done a lot for the county and will be missed,” said Commission-
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er Lewis Mickley. Commissioner Bob Wirkner said he feels that position is a revolving door, with individuals hired, trained, and moving on to a better job. Cottis said he agreed but other counties can pay much more than Carroll County is able to pay at this time. Wirkner said that commissioners did make a counter offer to Lee but that it didn’t come close to what he was offered from Portage County. Commissioners accepted the resignation and authorized Cottis to advertise the position as available. Wirkner said that Lee has served the county well. Lee, whose last day will be March 20, has been deputy director for 18 months.
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COMMON PLEAS COURT (Addresses as listed on Court records) New Cases Filed Lynne McNavich and Ronald McNavich, Trustees of the Clara L. Thomas Trust, of Sanibel, FL, have filed a complaint against Paul E. Wojcik of 201 Highland Rd., Northfield, seeking a declaration that plaintiffs have or are entitled to an easement by necessity over the defendant’s property on Falls Rd. SW, Sherrodsville. Shaelea Snodgrass, a minor by her mother Bobbi Jo Lacross of 1898 Co. Rd. 8, Dillonvale, have filed a complaint against Chase Lee Colvin of 6135 Saint Rd., Scio, and Geico Insurance Co. of Chevy Chase, MD, et al, seeking judgment against Colvin for compensatory damages in excess of $25,000 and a declamation that the plaintiff is insured for medical payments and UMUIM coverage under a motor vehicle insurance policies by the defendant Geico. In the complaint, the plaintiff is seeking damages sustained by the minor daughter, Shaelea Snodgrass, who was a passenger in a March 1, 2018, traffic accident on SR 43 in Carroll County. U. S. Bank National Association of Independence has filed a complaint against Amanda L. Evans of 10201 Honey Rd. SW, Mineral City, seeking judgment for $15,239 due on a credit account. Criminal Cases A defendant’s motion for ju-
dicial release has been denied in the case of Tammy K. Roof, 49, formerly of 102 N. Hilltop Dr., Minerva, who is serving an 18-month prison sentence imposed Feb. 7, 2020, upon violation of a five-year probation imposed May 7, 2018, when she was convicted of domestic violence and assault. The case of William T. Carter Jr., 40, of 379 Darling Dr., Wadsworth, who was indicted Jan. 8 for aggravated possession of drugs, has been continued to March 12 for a change of plea and sentencing hearing; $25,000 recognizance bond set Jan. 16 continued. William K. Davis, 30, of 2633 Dawn Terrace, Cuyahoga Falls, has entered a not guilty plea to a Feb. 5 indictment charging him with possession of heroin, possession of a fentanyl-related compound and drug paraphernalia offense; Bond set at $25,000 cash or surety and case continued to March 5 for a change of plea and sentencing. The $25,000 recognizance bond set Feb. 6 has been ordered revoked and a bench warrant issued for the arrest of Robert A. Atkinson, 42, of 6164 Trench Rd. SE, Amsterdam, who was indicted Nov. 6, 2019, for improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle, 4 counts of aggravated possession of drugs and one count of receiving stolen property. Atkinson’s bond was revoked on a motion of the Prosecuting Attorney on grounds Atkin-
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son’s GPS bracelet indicated he traveled outside his permitted parameters and also tested positive for the use of methamphetamine and amphetamine in violation of his pre-trial release. The one-year probation imposed May 9, 2019, has been terminated in the case of Glenn D. Miller, 60, of 100 E. Sandyvale Dr., Lot 1, Minerva, who was convicted of assault. The three-year probation imposed April 27, 2018, has been terminated in the case of Duane P. Bowyer, 55, of 8201 Chalon Rd., Scio, who was convicted of possession of dangerous drugs. The one-year reporting probation imposed Aug. 19, 2019, has been terminated in the case of Tabitha S. Lautt, 27, of 4734 Castlebar St. NW, Canton, who was convicted of endangering children. The one-year probation imposed Sept. 6, 2019, has been terminated in the case of Penny Graham, 56, of 285 12th St. NW, Carrollton, who was convicted of two counts of petty theft. Held Property Ordered Destroyed Property (contraband) held by the Carrollton Police Department has been ordered destroyed on three separate applications filed by the police department. Bench Warrants Issued Bench warrants have been issued for the arrests of Jeremy Boehm of 301 ½ W. Plain St.,
COUNTY MUNICIPAL COURT Carrollton Police Department cases – Scarlet Miller of 813 Allen Ave., Minerva, speed (60/45), $115 bond. Game Warden’s case – Klint Detchon of 7320 Clover Rd., Mechanicstown, failure to check deer, $170 bond. Ohio State Highway Patrol’s cases – Keith Breedlove of Louisville, no seat belt, $68 bond. State’s Carrollton Police Department case – Suzanne Parsons of 2426 Nicholas Place NW, Canton, theft, complaint dismissed on motion of State. Sheriff’s Department cases – Steven McNiff of 1056 Twp. Rd. 263, Bergholz, disorderly conduct, $50 fine, $129 costs. Chevy Deitz of 4033 Brush Rd. NE, East Rochester, driving under the influence, case merged and dismissed; driving under the influence, $375 fine, $70 costs, 177 days of a 180-day jail sentence suspended on conditions, operators license suspended from Oct. 13, 2020, to Oct. 12, 2021; failure to control, $25 fine. Hope Hall of 4121 Canton Rd. NW, Carrollton, driving under the influence, case merged and dismissed by State; driving under the influence, $500 fine, $70 costs, 177 days of a 180day jail sentence suspended on conditions, operators license suspended from Jan. 23, 2020, to Jan. 22, 2021; failure to control, $50 fine. Simon Miller of Massillon, failure to control,
$130 bond. Todd Conrad of 4196 Lunar Rd. NW, Carrollton, speed (60/55), $50 fine, $70 costs. State’s Individual’s case – Suzanne Parsons of 4419 Waynesburg Dr. SE, Canton, petty theft, $100 fine, $129 costs, 150 days of a 180-day jail sentence suspended on conditions. Civil Cases New eviction and contract note actions filed during the past week included: Eviction Action Pride Valley Campground LLC of 9147 Maple St. NW, Malvern, vs. Tiffany Jenkins and John McNamara and any known or unknown occupants at 9095 Maple St., Lot 15A, Malvern. Contract Note Actions Kent State University, c/o State of Ohio Collections at Columbus vs. Jessica L. Hodge, also known as Jessica McCort of 20 Sioux Trail, Malvern, $5,910.32. RBC, Inc. of Mansfield vs. Daniel Clarke of 2487 Bellflower Rd. NW, Carrollton, $1,684.93. RBC, Inc. of Mansfield vs. Laura Keith of 830 Pleasant Ave., Malvern, $789.74. Synchrony Bank of Draper, UT, vs. Joseph L. Elliott of 431 Garfield Ave. NW, Carrollton, $932.39. Synchrony Bank of Draper, UT, vs. Steven Haines Jr. of 197 S. Main St., Magnolia,
PROCLAMATION
Notice of General Election R.C. 3501.03 The Board of Elections of Carroll County, Ohio, issues this Proclamation and Notice of Election. A General Election will be held on Tuesday, the 17th day of March, 2020, at the usual place of holding elections in each and every precinct throughout the County or at such places as the Board may designate, for the purpose of choosing the following offices: Delegates-at-Large and Alternates-atLarge to the National Convention, District Delegates and District Alternates (Republican Ballot Only), Representative to Congress (6th District), Justice of the Supreme Court (Full term commencing 01/01/2021), Justice of the Supreme Court (Full term commencing 01/02/2021), Judge of the Court of Appeals (7th District)(Full term commencing 02/09/2021), Judge of the Court of Appeals (7th District)(Full term commencing 02/10/2021), Member of State Central Committee, Man (30th District)(Republican Ballot Only), Member of State Central Committee, Woman (30th District)(Republican Ballot Only), State Senator (30th District), State Representative (95th District), Judge of the Court of the Common Pleas(Probate/ Juvenile Division)(Full term commencing 02/09/2021), County Commissioner (Full term commencing 01/02/2021), County Commissioner (Full term commencing 01/03/2021), Prosecuting Attorney, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, Sheriff, County Recorder, County Treasurer, County Engineer, and Coroner and determining the following questions and issues: B&M Joint Ambulance District for ambulance and emergency medical services, Sandy Creek Joint Fire District, dba Minerva Fire Department, Southern Local School District for permanent improvements, Local Liquor Option – Orange Precinct – Leesville South Fork Marina for a D-1, D-2, and D-3 liquor permit, and Local Liquor Option – Orange Precinct – Leesville South Fork Marina for a D-6 liquor permit. The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day. By Order of the Board of Elections, Carroll County, Ohio Signed: Jeff Mangun, Chair Cheri Whipkey, Director
Minerva, and Dustin Dorsey of 1040 Bedrock Rd., Dellroy, for failure to appear at Feb. 25 hearings on contempt proceedings initiated by the Carroll County Child Support Enforcement Agency. Protection Order Issued A protection order has been issued until Feb. 23, 2025, against Richard A. Green of 207 2nd St. SW, Apt. B, Carrollton, in a domestic violence/ stalking petition filed Feb. 14 by Scott A. Hayes, anonymous address. Judgments Granted The Huntington National Bank of Columbus has been granted judgment for $32,572.59 in a foreclosure action filed Nov. 4, 2019, against Paul E. Durbin of 1048 Valley Dr. NW, North Canton, et al. Huntington National Bank of Columbus has been granted judgment for $51,695.55 in a foreclosure action filed Oct. 21, 2019, against Earl B. and Judy C. Roth of 38685 Lee Run Rd., Cadiz, et al. Fifth Third Bank of Cincinnati has been granted judgment for $129,772.44 in a foreclosure action filed Oct. 16, 2019, against Erin R. Roskos and Dennis Wade of 8471 Walnut St. SW, Sherrodsville. Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC of Troy, MI, has been granted judgment for $103,080.38 in a foreclosure action filed Oct. 24, 2019, against Joshua Jay Geckler of 4120 King Rd. NW, Carrollton, et al. Judge Gary L. Willen
$1,991.24. Synchrony Bank of Draper, UT, vs. Joseph L. Elliott of 431 Garfield Ave. NE, Carrollton, $750.71. LVNV Funding LLC of Greenville, SC, vs. William Richards of 8113 Kensington Rd. NE, Mechanicstown, $851.70. LVNV Funding LLC of Greenville, SC, vs. Charles Hodge of 751 Pleasant Ave., Malvern, $960.93. LVNV Funding LLC of Greenville, SC, vs. Shane Neice of 64 4th St. SE, Carrollton, $703.80. Judgments Granted Synchrony Bank of Independence from Renee Contos of 11260 Imperial Rd., Magnolia, $4,687.25. Citibank, N. A. of Sioux Falls, SD, from Steven A. Wackerly of 546 E. Mohawk Dr., Malvern, $6,838.66. Capital One Bank of Richmond, VA, from Audrey A. Grove of 611 Murray Ave., Minerva, $3,021.39. Syzygy Financial Services LTD of Columbus from Jamie Jenkins of 810 Canton Rd. NW, Carrollton, $7,782.56.
Capital One Bank of Richmond, VA, from Jeffrey L. Wheeler of 105 Bridge St., Minerva, $2,267.75. Credit Acceptance Corp. of Southfield, MI, from Todd Delong of 200 W. 36th St., Apt. 15, Shadyside, $8,941.25. NE Financial Group LLC of Westlake from Shannon T. Francois of 7298 Roswell Rd. SW, Sherrodsville, $3,279.57. Portfolio Recovery Associates of Norfolk, VA, from Jennifer A. Lucas of 543 W. Main St., Carrollton, $1,410.34. Contract Notes Dismissed Claim for $5,661.83 filed April 11, 2019, by Crown Asset Management LLC, c/o Levy & Associates of Columbus vs. Timothy McFarland of 3251 Kensington Rd. NE, Apt. 29, Carrollton. Claim for $2,389.14 filed Jan. 22 by Capital One Bank of Richmond, VA, vs. Julie E. Roberts of Box 756, Malvern. Eviction Action Dismissed Eviction action filed Feb. 20 by Roger Hutchison of 264 S. Lisbon St., Carrollton, vs. Cindy Gotchall of 264 ½ S. Lisbon St., Carrollton.
Carrollton Police Reports March 23 – Police were called to a motel on Canton Road with a report of someone threatening to harm themselves. March 26 – Police responded to a call of an intruder at a 5th Street residence. No evidence of
an intruder was found. Crash Report Feb. 28 – A Dial Road woman was traced through security camera video after she hit another vehicle at Speedway and left the scene.
Carroll County Sheriff ’s Reports Feb. 24 – A hang up call was made to 911 from a Brenda Drive, Malvern, home. Feb. 24 – A well-being check was given at a Locust Road, Malvern, residence. Feb. 24 – A neighbor distur-
bance was reported on Mayham Road, Carrollton. Feb. 24 – A complaint was made about an unruly juvenile on Center Street, Carrollton. Drug paraphernalia was also found.
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Thursday, March 5, 2020
Carroll, Stark form weights and measures partnership The National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM) announces Weights and Measures Week, March 1 -7, 2020. These dates are designated every year to commemorate President John Adams’ signing of the first United States weights and measures law on March 2, 1799. The NCWM is a professional nonprofit association of state and local weights and measures officials, federal agencies, manufacturers, retailers, and consumers. NCWM has developed national weights and measures standards since 1905. The organization brings the right interests together to keep pace with innovative advancements in the marketplace. The county auditor is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of weighing and measuring devices used commercially in the county. A good Weights and Measures program saves the average household hundreds of dollars each year. The seal of the Weights and Measures Department protects the buyer and the seller by maintaining equity in the marketplace. Carroll County Auditor Lynn Fairclough would also like to announce the county’s partnership with the Stark County Weights and Measures Division. “We are excited to welcome Nicholas Owens, Stark County Weights and Measures
NICHOLAS OWENS supervisor to Carroll County,” Fairclough said. Beginning in 2020, Auditors Alan Harold and Lynn Fairclough formed a partnership for Stark County to perform the inspections for Carroll County’s gas pumps, deli scales, vehicle scales, fuel oil truck meters, and liquid propane meters, etc. Residents should remember to look for the county’s seal on weighing and measuring devices for their protection. If in doubt on any weighing and measuring matter, please continue to contact the Carroll County Auditor’s Weights and Measures Division at 330-627-2250 with any questions, concerns, or complaints.
Minerva Police Reports Minerva police reports Feb. 11 - Police received a report for deception to obtain drugs from a business located on Alliance Road. Information was obtained for a report and sent to the Carroll County prosecutor for review. Feb. 21 - Police received a report for a domestic dispute from a residence located on Almeda Avenue. Feb. 23 - Police arrested Julie White of East Rochester, on a warrant out of Minerva Mayor’s court for failure to pay fines and cost for driving under suspension. White posted bond and the warrant canceled. Feb. 23 - Police received a report of a fight at a business on South Market Street. Feb. 23 - Police received a report for dogs running at large. One person was bitten and another animal was attacked. Alan Facemier of Minerva, was charged with dogs running at large and is scheduled to appear in Minerva Mayor’s court. A report has been sent to the Carroll County dog warden and Carroll County Health Department for
review. Feb. 24 - Police received a report for theft that occurred at the Minerva High School. A juvenile was charged with theft. Information was obtained for a report and the juvenile is scheduled to appear in Stark County juvenile court. Feb. 24 - Police received a report for a domestic dispute from a residence on Ike Street. Information was obtained for a report and sent to the Stark County prosecutor for review. Feb. 24 - Police received a report for harassment from a residence on West Plain Street. Feb. 24 - Police arrested William Williams of Canton, on a warrant out of Alliance Municipal court for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, driving on a suspended license, marked lanes violation and two counts contempt UC. Williams was transported to Stark County jail and is scheduled to appear in Alliance Municipal court. Feb. 27 - Police received a report for theft from a residence on Valley Street.
Carroll County Clerk of Courts Report A total of $475,465.12 was collected in the legal and title departments of the Carroll County Clerk of Courts office during February. According to Clerk of Courts William R. Wohlwend, this included $28,054.01 receipted in the legal department, $1,290.64 paid to the state of Ohio and $12,675.69 collected and paid to the Carroll County treasurer, leaving $137,504.94 being held on deposit in the legal department. Motor vehicle and watercraft tax collected and paid to the state amounted to $432,945.53 while fees and taxes collected in the title department and paid to the county treasurer totaled $14,465.58, Wohlwend reported.
Filings in the legal department last month included 21 civil cases, 5 criminal cases and 1 appeal case. Processed in the title department were 996 motor vehicle titles, including 710 Carroll County and 286 cross county; 9 salvage titles (3 Carroll County, 6 cross county); 210 Memorandum motor vehicle certificates (81 Carroll County, 129 cross county) and 210 motor vehicle titles filed (82 Carroll County, 128 cross county). A total of 47 watercraft transactions were issued, including 30 Carroll County and 17 cross county, 10 watercraft memorandum certificates (4 Carroll County, 6 cross county) and 10 watercraft liens filed (4 Carroll County, 6 cross county).
Appeals court affirms Loterbaugh ruling The Seventh District Court of Appeals has affirmed the judgment of a Carroll County Common Pleas Court case. In a 21-page opinion written by Appeals Court Judge Carol Ann Robb, the Appeals Court overruled assignments of errors in an appeal filed in the case of Jeffrey L. Loterbaugh, 35, formerly of 7060 Alliance Road NW, Malvern, and affirmed the judgment of Common Pleas Court Judge Michael V. Repella II. Loterbaugh was indicted Nov. 9, 2018, by a Carroll County grand jury on two counts of aggravated arson, first and second degree felonies, and sentenced Feb. 7, 2019, to six
years in prison by Judge Repella upon conviction of both felony charges by a petit jury. According to Carroll County Prosecuting Attorney Steven D. Barnett, Loterbaugh was accused to have started several small fires in a mobile home on Alliance Road, Malvern, Oct. 15, 2018, which was occupied by his brother and with whom Loterbaugh was staying. The fire was extinguished by the Great Trail Fire Department and no injuries were reported. Barnett said Loterbaugh, who was allegedly suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and drugs, was arrested without incident at the scene.
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Demolition begins of Scio school Board of Health readies annual budget for townships By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent
Before FPS / Don Rutledge
The above photo shows the front of Scio school – a 1959 addition – prior to the razing of the three buildings, the original 1912 building and the 1937 addition.
After FPS / Don Rutledge
Demolition of the former Scio school is underway as shown in the above photo. According to museum officials, the main building – located behind the two front additions, was built in 1912, while an addition of eight classrooms, gymnasium/auditorium and library was added in 1937. The front addition (pictured) was added in 1959. The demolition was contracted to Eslich Wrecking Co. of Louisville for $308,121.
B&M Joint Ambulance District places replacement levy on ballot Voters in the B&M (Brown and Malvern) Joint Ambulance District will see a 0.8 mill fiveyear replacement levy on the March 17 ballot. The replacement levy for the levy already in place, will allow the B&M Joint Ambulance District to continue to provide ambulance service, emergency medical service, or both, in said B&M Joint Ambulance District at the same millage since 1986. This will replace the existing tax levy of 0.8 mills for a period of five (5) years commencing with the tax year 2020, first due in calendar year 2021. The current levy expires in December, 2020. If passed, the levy would be based on current property val-
uations that the Carroll County Auditor’s office estimates would cost the owner of a home valued at $100,000 approximately $28 per year, which is $0.08 (eight cents) for each $100 of valuation. This replacement levy is expected to generate $134,000 per year. The monies generated from this levy will allow the District to contract with EMT Ambulance of Carrollton. The Malvern District office, located at 203 Reed Ave. in Malvern, Ohio 44644 is fully manned 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, helping to reduce response times in the district. The B&M Joint Ambulance District was formed in 1985 to ensure ambulance service to
the Village of Malvern, Brown Township, and the portion of Lake Mohawk in Harrison Township. The board is comprised of members representing the Village of Malvern, Brown Township, Lake Mohawk and the portion of Lake Mohawk in Harrison Township. A clerk is employed as fiscal officer and secretary. With the funds provided from a levy, the board contracts with EMT Ambulance Service to provide coverage for the district residents. The District Board meets at the ambulance building located at 203 Reed Ave. in Malvern on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. All residents are welcome to attend.
Real Estate Transfers Alan L. and Lois M. Miller to Kurt and Gina Walker, 5.006A, East Twp., $14,500. Danny V. and Julie Fedeli to Danny V. and Julie Fedeli, .0565A, 1.236A, Rose Twp. Gary C. and June C. Baxter to Chad E. and Amanda R. Mace, Lots 117-118, Lake Mohawk, $161,000. Amy L. McCormick to Robert A. and Michele M. Higgenbotham, Lot 1, Sherrrodsville, $10,000. Magnolia Real Estate Group, Inc. to Stratosphere Investments LLC, Lot 41, Magnolia, $50,000. Magnolia Real Estate Group, Inc. to Stratosphere Investments LLC, Lot 1, Magnolia, $50,000. Mark E. and Janice S. Dippel to Dippel Revocable Trust, Mark E. Dippel Trustee, Mark E. Dippel Successor Trustee, Janice S. Dippel Trustee and Janice S. Dippel Successor Trustee, 29.7600A, Monroe Twp.
Marriage Licenses Scott D. Nicholas, 52, of 331 Coventry Twp., and Stephani L. Fannin, 47, of 6869 Alliance Rd. NW, Malvern. Austin R. McDole, 25, of 10198 Ridgeview Ct., Streetsboro, and Nadeia Alysia Salehi-Hudson, 24, of 163 Oneida Trail, Malvern. Cory L. Miner, 47, and Kathy S. Dalton, 50, both of 190 Granada Rd. NW, Dellroy.
Mark E. and Janice S. Dippel to Dippel Revocable Trust, Mark E. and Janice S. Dippel Trustee, Mark E. and Janice S. Dippel Successor Trustees, 9.100A, Monroe Twp. Christopher D. Gamble to Dale and Tina Tittle, Lot 238, Yogi Bear, $2,000. Douglas J. and Penny R. Henry to Dennis Henry, 4.147A, 2.786A, 1.982A, Perry Twp. John Drew and Paula M. Miller to John Drew and Paula M. Miller, 2.550A, Washington Twp. Terry and Susan B. Harden to Terry and Susan B. Harden, 7.000A, Loudon Twp. Deborah Elaine Ames and Deborah Elaine Marty to Jeff Dwaine Ames, 9.615A, 3.731A, Rose Twp. John L. and Susan L. Wagner to Jeffrey A. and Jody L. Knapp, 8.619A, Lee Twp., $78,500.
Magnolia Real Estate Group, Inc. to Stratosphere Investments LLC, Lots 8-9, Magnolia, $50,000. Iris June Gonda, dec’d., Iris J. Cernava, dec’d., Iris Simmons, dec’d., to Ranae Irwin, Lot 25, Malvern. David R. Puryear Estate, dec’d., David R. Puryear Estate to Nicholas A. and Amanda R. Meyers, 84.401A, $325,000. Kevin Grindstaff to Kevin J. and Cindy L. Grindstaff, 10.27A, Harrison Twp., Ricky L. Sponhaltz to James H. Davis, Lot 105, Allensworth Estates, $82,500. Wally Byler, Linda J. Kurtz, Linda J. Byler to Wally and Linda J. Byler, 2.677A, 0.533A, Augusta Twp. Timothy J. and Christine A. Logan to Lisa Ann Agelopoulos, 5.100A, 4.400A, Brown Twp., $289,000.
The Carroll County Board of Health met in special session Wednesday, Feb. 26, to approve two septic variances and to discuss and approve the 2021 draft of the department’s budget. The proposed budget will be presented to the District Advisory Council of Township Trustees on March 5. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room at the Aultman facility on Trump Road. Health Commissioner Wendy Gotschall and Administrator Amy Campbell presented information to the board on the budget. Summarizing a budget report that was prepared in conjunction with the county auditor’s office, Gotschall said that in 2017 the department had 20 employees, 19 in 2018, and 15 in 2019. Currently, the department has 13 employees. The savings from eliminating or reducing the full time positions of health commissioner, fiscal officer, tobacco supervisor, PHEP Coordinator, and two health educators total $389,237. The current employees have
stepped up and absorbed many of those duties and continue to save the county money. The total revenue for 2017 was $1,139,750. For 2018 it was $1,183,156, for 2019 $1,185,852. For the year 2020 it is anticipated to be $1,197,782. The anticipated revenue for the general fund for 2021 is $804,483. The anticipated expenses are $750,171 for the general fund. Anticipated revenue for grant funds for 2021 is $358,144. The anticipated expenses are $298,400. That would leave a balance of $59,744. The department had a carryover balance at the end of 2018 of $165,185. Revenue for 2019 was $682,659. Expenses for 2019 were $613,129. The carryover balance from 2019 to 2020 was $234,716. Gotschall said this was higher than expected but was glad the funds were in place since the department will not receive township revenue funds until April 1. Administrator Amy Campbell explained that not all of the director positions were filled for the last four years. The department went nine months without an environmental director saving considerable money for the district.
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Gotschall also explained that there was $205,000 in a carryover balance for grants. $188,114 was expected. She also said that many costs must be paid for by the county department, which is reimbursed with grant funds. Staff members expressed frustration that a large percentage of fees that are collected by the county health department are required to be sent to the state. These payments include monies received for birth or death certificates, immunizations, and other services performed by the local department. Full information regarding the health department budget will be available at the District Advisory Council Meeting. In other business the board: - APPROVED a variance for a temporary holding tank as a household sewage treatment system for a residence on Andora Road, Carrollton. The variance was approved due to inclement weather affecting the completion of the project. - AUTHORIZED a variance for TE Griffith Septic of Canton for re-registration as a septic hauler for 2020. Griffith had not completed his six continuing education hours in 2019 but has completed all requirements.
Junk cars a vexing issue in Center Township By GEORGETTE HUFF FPS Contributor A frustrating situation in which contradictory regulations or conditions prevent a satisfactory outcome: if anything fits the definition of a “Catch 22,” it’s the question of what to do about removing junk cars on private property in Center Township. Trustee Rick McNinch reported at the Feb. 25 meeting, that he consulted with an attorney who agreed the paperwork the board had submitted to Prosecuting Attorney Steven Barnett in January, was incomplete, thereby preventing Barnett from commenting on possible actions the board of trustees could take on removing junk vehicles on a property that is within the township but beyond the jurisdiction of the village of Carrollton, which does have an ordinance governing the upkeep and removal of junk vehicles. Additionally, McNinch explained the trustees cannot enforce a removal order because the township does not have its own law enforcement agency, and that the sheriff’s department cannot enforce resolutions approved by a body that
does not have enforcement powers of its own. McNinch’s explanation did not sit well with township resident, Janet McBride. Mrs. McBride, whose property is adjacent to a field scattered with junk vehicles, complimented the board on “getting things done” in the township, and then stated her opinion that the board is “ignoring the junk-car issue.” McNinch took exception to McBride’s remark, noting that he has worked hard and spent his own money, exploring options to resolve the issue, but thus far has been unable to find a solution. As he finished, McBride replied that, “Center Township is getting junkier by the year,” and left the meeting room. In her report, fiscal officer Carolyn Leggett said she will have to ask for outside help to finish appropriations for 2020, which must be finalized by April 1. Leggett distributed financial statements, which the board approved, and said since the 2019 year-end reports are completed, she will be able to balance the checkbook for January 2020. In other business, trustees: - ACCEPTED a contract for phone service for sexton Rob McClure. - APPROVED the proposal
Winter cemetery decorations to be removed for spring clean-up Springfield Township Trustees will be removing all winter decorations from the Bergholz and Circle Green Cemeteries. If there are any decorations that you would like to keep, please have them removed by April 1, 2020. The trustees will remove all of the unwanted dec-
orations that are left. Spring clean-up was planned for March 1 for Westview and Veterans cemeteries in Center Township. The clean-up was announced in the Center Township trustee story in Feb. 20 issue of The Free Press Standard.
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for insurance coverage submitted by the Ohio Township Association Risk Management Authority. - ACCEPTED a resolution outlining a credit card usage policy for township employees. - HEARD the Trustees Association breakfast will be held at the Dellroy Nazarene Church on March 28. - HEARD that Carroll Asphalt will sponsor an informational event at the First Christian Church in Malvern on March 21. - APPROVED road superintendent Zeph Casper’s attendance at open house events by Unkefer Equipment and Marlboro Supply. - WILL MEET at 7 p.m. on March 9.
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Compiled by Don Rutledge
Carl C. Miller
Ruth Albaugh
Carl C. Miller, 96, left this earth to be with the Lord Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 surrounded by family at his home. Born Sept. 27, 1923 in Carrollton, Carl was the oldest son to the late Mildred and Vern Miller. He was a 1941 graduate of Carrollton High School. Carl served in the United States Army – he served in Company C of the 202nd Engineers Combat Battalion and drove a truck for the unit. His company built the world’s largest pontoon bridge over the Rhine River in nine hours. Carl returned from war after 33 months, his only time living away from Carrollton, and worked at Hercules Engines in Canton where he retired as a millwright. He was a past commander of VFW Carrollton Chapter; Adjutant of American Legion #428 for 40 years; Senior Vice President of Ohio Chapter I Battle of Bulge in Canton; lifetime member of the VFW and American Legion; and member of the Carrollton Vet’s Club. Carl is survived by three children, Alan (Laurie) Miller, Erma McCullough and Cheryl Wallace; five step-children, Nancy (Rock) Smith, Jean (Charlie) Young, Frank (Ruth) Embrogno, Joe Cyndi) Embrogno and Terri (Dan) Borowicz; five grandchildren, Lisha Wallace, Jason (Kerry) Miller, Misty (Clay) Johnson, Crystal Miller and Malia (Doug) Ploughman; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and a brother, Herman (Gertrude) Miller. In addition to his parents, Carl is preceded in death by his wife, Velma Miller who went home Dec. 1, 2017; and a son, Carl V. Miller. Carl loved spending time with his loved ones and his VFW family. A life-long sports fan, Carl attended many historic moments in sports history, including: the Indians last World Series win in 1948 and a Browns NFL championship in 1950 on a Lou Groza game-winning field goal. Carl would love to be remembered as being a strong union man, a die-hard Democrat, and above all else – proud of the time he spent in the Army “To Help Keep America Free.” Visitation will be Wednesday, March 4, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home at Dodds Funeral Home of Carrollton. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 5, at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Westview Cemetery next to his beloved wife, son and parents. Carl will take one last drive through Carrollton that he designed en route to the cemetery.
It is with great sadness that the family of Ruth Albaugh announces her passing on the morning of Feb. 28, 2020, at the age of 80 years. Ruth was born in Waterville, Ohio, to Frank and Laura Walbolt on June 26, 1939, and graduated from Anthony Wayne High School in 1957. She married her husband of 57 years, Art Albaugh, on Sept. 15, 1962. Ruth worked at Timken Mercy Hospital until her children were born. She was a dedicated mother first and foremost, and treasured her children and embraced every moment with them. Ruth especially loved her role as “Nonny” to her three grandsons and rarely missed an event they were participating in. She also cared deeply for her family and friends, not out of obligation, but because of who she was, and she was always the first to offer help. She, and many of her friends volunteered their time with the County Home residents and other community projects. She always ensured that every child who crossed her path was safe, healthy, and happy. After her children were older, Ruth babysat for many Carrollton residents. She later worked at and managed the Bluebird Farm restaurant, and volunteered at Carrollton schools. She especially enjoyed helping Mrs. Angie Miller with her kindergarten classes. Survivors include her husband, Art Albaugh; a daughter, Laura Ray and her husband, Bart; a son, Jeff Albaugh and his wife, Shelley; and three grandsons, Jacob Ray, Mitchell Ray and Brock Albaugh. Ruth requested an intimate burial and a private graveside service will be held. The family wishes to thank all of those who cared for her at Altercare of Alliance and the many friends who visited her during her stay there. Memorial donations may be sent to the Greater East Ohio Alzheimer’s Association (https://www.alz.org/eastohio) or the charity of your choice.
Lee Alan McIntosh Lee Alan McIntosh, 73, of Perrysville, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020 in his home at Centreville Village in Carrollton, Ohio. Lee was born May 11, 1946, son of the late Stella Grace and Lloyd Smith McIntosh. He was employed by the Scio Pottery where he met his wife, Charlene. Together they nurtured and cared for many children through the Carroll County Foster Parent program. He also was employed by Kopp Clay of Malvern and the EMT Ambulance Service of Carrollton. He faithfully served on the Perrysville Fire Department as a firefighter and an EMT, and was an avid fisherman. Lee attended the Perrysville United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, Lee was preceded in death by his wife, Charlene, whom he married Sept. 16, 1978; and a sister, Carolyn Ann. Lee is survived by a son, Michael; a granddaughter, Sarah of MA; a sister, Sue (Raymond) Shultz of Carrollton; several nieces and nephews and their children. He also leaves behind his faithful dog, Lucky. Services for Lee will be held Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 1 p.m. in the Perrysville United Methodist Church with Pastor Dixie Hendricks officiating. There will be visitation one hour prior to the service beginning at 12 noon. Burial will be in the Perrysville Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Perrysville Fire Department, 178 Amsterdam Rd. SE, Scio, Ohio or Perrysville United Methodist Church, c/o Paul Logan, 98 Amsterdam Rd. SE, Scio, Ohio.
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Jon Parr Sutton Jon Parr Sutton, 77, of Madison, passed away Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 at his home. He was born May 10, 1942 in Amsterdam, Ohio, the son of Will J. Sutton, Sr. and Martha (Thomas) Sutton. He married Dorothy Victoria Muckenfuss on Oct. 21, 1967. Jon served in the US Navy from 1963 to 1984. Much of that time was spent aboard submarines as a nuclear core operator at the height of the Cold War, including the world’s first nuclear submarine, the USS Nautilus (SSN-571). He was a Supervisor and Engineer at the Perry Nuclear Power Plant until his retirement. He proudly volunteered for the Madison High School Athletic Department for many years and enjoyed the many friendships that had grown from his time in the Navy and in the community. He was sorry to have not to have been able to say “thank you” to so many. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; a daughter, Aron (Todd Mowchan) Sutton; sons, Sean (Jeanine) Sutton and Adam Sutton; grandchildren, Michael and Lauren Sutton; and a brother, Will J. (Janet) Sutton, Jr. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Lois Rosier; a brother, Stanley Sutton; and a grandson, Paul Sutton. Friends will be received from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2020, at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River St., Madison, Ohio 44057. In honor of Jon, you are encouraged to wear your favorite sports apparel. Private interment service will take place at North Madison Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Jon’s name to the Madison High School Athletic Department, 1956 Red Bird Rd., Madison, Ohio 44057 or Camp Sue Osborn, 8090 Broadmoor Rd., Mentor, Ohio 44060. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com.
Darlene M. Sample Darlene M. Sample, 70, of Carrollton, passed away Friday evening Feb. 28, 2020 at Mercy ICU in Canton. A daughter of the late Harold and Theresa Zwick Eye, she was born July 31, 1949 in Alliance, Ohio. Darlene was a member of the Hilliard Tractor Club and the owner and operator of Lakota Racing. Her passion was tractor pulling. She had the distinction of being the first woman to win the National Garden Tractor Pulling Championship and would win this title two times during her career. She is survived by her husband, Don Sample; a son, John (Jennifer) May of Alliance; a daughter, Dawn (Jacques) Pankita of Naples, FL; seven grandchildren, Dillon, Chloe, Corinne, Andy, Nathan, Lindsay, and Vince; six great grandchildren, Guinevere, Kinlee, Michael, Armoni, Alden, and Amilliana; mother-in-law, Polly Sample; brother-in-laws, Charlie (Patty), Jimmy (Beth) and Jeff Sample and multiple nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Went; two brothers, Denny and Donald Eye; a sister, Deborah Santee and her nephew, Clint Santee. Visitation was Tuesday, March 3 from 5-7 p.m. in Dodds Funeral Home of Carrollton. Funeral services were Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Burial followed at Westview Cemetery.
60 YEARS AGO From 1960 FPS Files Robert D. Moore of Rt. 3, Carrollton, was appointed crew leader for the 1960 census of population and housing in Carroll County. Bids were being considered by the Fox Local Board of Education for the construction of an addition to Willis School on SR 39, east of Mechanistown. Sixteen Carrollton High School soloists and 12 ensembles received I (superior) ratings at the District 8 solo and ensemble contest held at Canton McKinley High School. Gary Barrick, a Malvern High cager, received the outstanding player award following the Carroll County basketball tournament held in Carrollton in which Malvern copped the title by downing Augusta 53-44. 50 YEARS AGO From 1970 FPS Files Six members of the Future Farmers of America chapter at Carrollton High School were cited for their accomplishments and achievements in various FFA projects at the annual FFA spring evaluation meeting for District 11. They included Ron Dennis, Lee Rummell, Larry VanMeter, Tom H. Rutledge and Sherman Oyer, who were all nominated to receive the State FFA degree. The sixth member of the group was Charles Boord. Mrs. Paul (Helen) Best of Rt. 4, Carrollton, a Republican, was named director of elections by the Carroll County Board of Elections, succeeding Mrs. Mary H. Cassidy of Rt. 1, Carrollton, a Democrat, who held the position for the past four years and was named deputy director. A team of fifth and sixth graders at Dellroy elementary school won the championship trophy in the final game of the Little Warrior basketball tournament. The team, coached by Jim Hoobler and Larry Ledford, included Steve Huffman, Brian Linder, Chris Carlisle, Tim Ruby, Roger Brooks, Roger Huffman, Justin Graham, Barry Jacobs, Jim Rhoades and Tim Fortney. 40 YEARS AGO From 1980 FPS Files Service pins were awarded to the following five Carrollton firemen: Jim Myers, 15 years; Norman Eddy, Rick Eddy, Lee Rummell and Bill Rutledge, all five year pins. Taking part in the Carrollton Music Study Club’s annual Parade of American Music program were Mrs. Shirley McCreary, Eileen and Paula Fryberger, Barbie Rukenbrod, Paula Mullen, Brian Skidmore and Emmy Lou Sweeney. Five area high school students were among 61 9th and 10th graders from northeast Ohio accepted into the Project MARS program. They included Charles Quesenberry, a student at Springfield High School; Teresa Spilker and Rhonda Smith, both students at Carrollton High School, and Alissa Ackelson and Ann Phalen, both Malvern High School students. Leading the cheers for the Carrollton junior high basketball games were Marla White, Amy Molnar, Rhonda Kohler, Aggy Beckley, Diane Coffy, Lori Plunkett and Missy Babe, all 8th graders. 30 YEARS AGO From 1990 FPS Files Robert (Bob) Jones, a Carrollton man described as “one of the most committed people to the good of Carrollton and Carroll County” received the Carrollton Civic Club’s Distinguished Service Award. William T. Allmon, whose political career began in 1951, announced he is retiring after a 40-year public service career. The seven-member team from Carrollton High School was among 20 teams from the Ohio valley selected to participate in the Close Up Foundation’s government studies program in Washington, DC. The CHS team included Theresa Kampfer, Mindy Davis, Karen Eckley, Susan Miser, Marti Burgett, Jay Watts and Art Pfund. Matt Sprague, a Carrollton High School wrestler, was headed to the state wrestling tournament for his third straight year. 20 YEARS AGO From 2000 FPS Files Carl Fry, a Carrollton Bell-Herron 8th grader, won the Carroll County spelling bee. Runner-up was Tyler Bowman, a 6th grader at Augusta elementary school. For the third consecutive year, the Minerva High School cheerleaders won the Northeastern Buckeye Conference cheerleading competition. The squad included Hollee Tabler, Emily Brown, Mandy Kidder, Denel Kizlen, Amy Rine, Lindsey Bednar, Christy Logsdon, Michele McGrew, Toni Ward, Ashley Scott, Natalia Bonchu, Brandi Reed, Heather Coldsnow, Cortney Hein and Erin Ruff. Squad advisors were Denise Spinell and Janis Marraccini. Donna Johnson, manager of the Carrollton McDonald’s store, was one of the managers nationwide to receive the prestigious Ray Kroc award – McDonald’s top award. 10 YEARS AGO From 2010 FPS Files Former Grid Coach Lewis “Red” Higgenbotham began to assemble a team of citizens to save the Atwood Lake Lodge. Paul Bortz, a Republican, was named chairman of the Carroll County Board of Elections. Conotton Valley’s School Superintendent since 2004 and former assistant principal at Carrollton High School, Jeff Bleininger submitted his retirement resignation to the CV Board of Education effective May 31. Chosen as Students of the Month for February at Carrollton High School were Molly Fox and Blake Oaks, both seniors. CHS Senior Kevin Malone and Joey Miller, a freshman, qualified for the state wrestling tournament.
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Carroll County Recorder’s Report A total of 390 instruments were recorded during February in the Carroll County Recorder’s office. According to Recorder Patricia J. Oyer, the monthly receipts for filings and Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) transactions and copies totaled
$23,119. The 390 instruments included 2 Armed Services discharges, 17 assignments, 123 deeds, 3 federal tax liens, 56 leases, 3 liens, 6 miscellaneous, 77 mortgages, 10 Power of Attorney applications, 91 releases and 2 UCC filings.
Carroll County Probate and Juvenile Judge William T. Allmon is shown with a portion of the 13 framed photographs of probate judges dating back to when Judge James Holder served as the county’s probate judge in 1885. Allmon, who is ending a public service career in 1991 that is spanning some 40 years, obtained photographs of the 13 judges and had photographs of the past judges framed.
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Golden City quartet, comprised of lead Scott Brand, tenor Thomas Nalley, baritone Daniel Riley and bass Chris West, will perform Saturday, March 14, at Carrollton Bible Chapel.
Golden City Quartet will perform March 14 at Carrollton Bible Chapel The Gold City Quartet from Gadsden, Ala., will give a concert at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at Carrollton Bible Chapel, 365 Steubenville Rd. SE, Carrollton. As one of the most famous Southern gospel quartets in the country, this prestigious quartet was started 40 years ago by Tim Riley. His son,
Daniel, took over the leadership due to Tim’s health issues. Doors at the Carrollton Bible Chapel will open at 5:30 p.m. A love offering will be received and door prizes will be drawn. For admission, two food items are requested which will be donated to the local food pantry Loaves and Fishes.
Ministerial association to present Tuesday evening Community Lenten Services Tuesday evening Community Lenten services, sponsored annually by the Carroll County Ministerial Association, are underway. The services will continue through April 10 at local and area churches. Theme of this year’s services, which began March 3 at Carrollton Nazarene Church with Pastor Frank Leghart of Carrollton Believers Fellowship Church as the speaker, is The Penitential Psalms. Following is the schedule for
the remaining services, which are held weekly at 7 p.m. and their locations along with the respective speakers: March 10 – Carrollton Bible Chapel at 305 Steubenville Rd. SE, Carrollton, Rev. Vernon Palo of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, speaker; March 17 –First United Methodist Church/ The Bridge – Rev. Grace Baughman of Carrollton Nazarene Church; March 24 – Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, 89 Canyon Rd. SW, Carrollton,
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Kilgore Evangelical Church 8114 Germano Rd. S.E., Amsterdam Pastor Harold Miller 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) 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. Carrollton Church of God Pastor Jarron Fry 371 Moody Ave., Carrollton Phone 330-627-4406 Sunday Worship 10:30 A.M. carrolltonchurchofgod.org
Pastor Tim Dyck of Carrollton First Presbyterian Church (Psalm 32/38); March 31 – Kilgore Evangelical Church on SR 9, 8114 Germano Rd. SE, south of Kilgore, Rev. David Guess of Amsterdam Community Church of God; April 10 – Wesley Community Chapel, 569 12th St. NW, Carrollton, Rev. Harold Miller of Kilgore Evangelical Church. All services are open to the public, who are encouraged to attend.
March 9-13 Carrollton Friendship Center Malvern Nutrition Site Sherrodsville Lions Club Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. daily. The 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 – Country fried steak, mashed potatoes/gravy, green beans, juice, biscuit/ margarine. Tuesday – Chicken fajita w/ lettuce & tomatoes, Mexican rice, corn fiesta, fruit. Wednesday – Beef & noodles, peas & carrots, baked apple, coleslaw, bread/margarine. Thursday – BBQ pork, baby bakers, vegetable, pineapple, bread/margarine. Friday – Broccoli soup, small chef salad, fruit, muffin, crackers. Minerva Senior Center Monday – Savory boneless chicken w/dressing, broccoli/ grape salad, fruit salad. Tuesday – Pork roast (BBQ/ plain), augratin potatoes, Greek salad, can’t leave alone bars. Wednesday – Stuffed peppers, mashed potatoes, Tortellini Ceasar salad, fruit. Thursday – Baked turkey, cracker dressing, Spring mix greens, cake. Friday – Baked hamloaf, baked sweet potatoes, colorful blend bean salad, ice cream sandwich delight. Saturday Swiss steak dinner; adults $12, children 3-12, $6; child under 3 free. All meals are served with bread, roll and dessert. Milk and beverage are included. Diabetic salads and dessert are available upon request. Call the center at 330-8686004 by noon to make reservations on the day you plan to attend. Take-out meals are available daily until 6 p.m. The cost is $6.
The season of Lent has begun and for followers of Christ it is a time of self-reflection. We look closely at the choices we have been making in life. Do they reflect the will of God? We all make bad choices from time to time. Instead of following the teachings of our Lord Jesus, we decide to go our own way. Have you ever been in a situation where you had to make a decision and you knew what you wanted to do was the wrong choice? I’m sure we have all been in those situations. Sometimes they are not serious decisions, like eating an extra cookie. But there are times our poor decisions can have significant consequences. I do not know how to swim well but that didn’t keep me out of shallow water. There was a time when I was at a swimming pool with my parents. I was probably about 10 years old and mom told me to stay out of the pool unless an adult was with me. I went in anyway. Bad choice! The signs on the pool told the depth and I walked to the 6 feet deep marker even though I knew I shouldn’t be in the pool. I was surprised that the water wasn’t over my head. Then I took another step and suddenly I was under water. Fortunately, a swimmer saw me struggling and pulled me into shallow water. I should have listened to mom. We know right from wrong, but we often choose “wrong.” And then we make excuses for our poor choices. We have 10 commandments to guide us. We have the Sermon on the Mount and throughout the Gospels, Jesus is clear about how we should live. There are parables that teach us the difference between right and wrong. But we can’t just read these guidelines – we must live them. The more we put the teachings of Jesus into practice the closer we get to God. This Easter season – choose God’s way! In Proverbs 3:5-6 we read, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Pastor Jim Retired
Spaghetti dinner, auction to be held March 21 in Leesville Faith Community Chapel will sponsor a Missions spaghetti dinner and auction Saturday, March 21, in the Chapel annex on state Route 212 in Leesville. The “all-you-can-eat” dinner, with carry-out available, will be served from 5 to 6 p.m. It will include homemade sauce and meatballs, choice of side, dessert and a drink. The cost is $9 for adults, $5 for children ages
4-9 and free for ages 3 and under. The auction will begin at 6 p.m. and all proceeds will benefit SURE Thing Missions 2020 mission trip to West Virgina in June. SURE (Serve-Uplift-Repair-Engage) is a ministry of Faith Community Chapel. For more information call the church office at 740-269-9024.
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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 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.
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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. 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 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, 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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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
DELLROY 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 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. JEWETT
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
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
Trinity Lutheran Church Rev. Andrew Riggs 275 N. Lisbon, Carrollton Phone 627-4840 Worship 11 A.M. Sunday School 9:45 A.M.
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.
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.
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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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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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BCC hosts career event Carrollton graduate focuses on agriscience education Carrollton Schools Supt. Dr. David Quattrochi is among the speakers for an 8th grade Career Carnival being held this week at Buckeye Career Center. Dr. Quattrochi, who is scheduled to speak this Thursday, expects to give a general overview of the different opportunities to education, including teachers, aides, etc.
Tait Carter of the Carroll County Auditor’s office/Kiko Real Estate spoke Tuesday. The weeklong Career Carnival is designed to give over 1,200 eighth grade students within Buckeye’s three-county service area, including 11 public school districts and one home-school (STAR), an opportunity to explore possible career paths.
CCAPL to host dinner The Carroll County Animal Protection League will host its annual spaghetti dinner on Saturday, April 18, 4-6 p.m., at the Minerva Senior Center, 1200 Valley St., Minerva. The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children 12 and younger. \Tickets may be purchased by contacting a CCAPL member
or e-mail carrollcountyapl@yahoo.com. Walk-ins are welcome. Carry-out is available. Dinner includes meat or meatless spaghetti, salad, bread and butter, beverage and dessert. All proceeds benefit the construction of a no-kill animal shelter.
Each year the Department of Agricultural Communication, Education and Leadership (ACEL) at The Ohio State University sends students to high schools around the state for 12 weeks to gain real world experience in the classroom. This year, the agricultural education program at A.B. Graham High School welcomed student teacher Bailee Griffeth, a senior in the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and an agriscience education major. While student teaching at A.B. Graham High School, Griffeth is under the guidance of agriculture teacher and FFA advisor Dawn Wallace. “Student teaching plays a key role in preparing our students to lead their own classrooms,” said
BAILEE GRIFFETH Dr. Scott Scheer, professor and interim chair of the Department
of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership (ACEL). “Throughout the spring semester, our student teachers experience life as an agriculture teacher and FFA advisor. In addition to the important and engaging work in their classrooms, agriculture teachers also have many responsibilities outside of the classroom, attending meetings, conducting SAE visits, advising the FFA chapter and coaching career development event teams. These valuable hands-on activities within the student teaching experience create a real-world atmosphere that cannot be duplicated in the college classroom,” Scheer said. “All of this not only benefits our students, but the high school students they will be teaching in
the future!” Upon completion of her student teaching experience, Griffeth will earn a bachelor of science in agriculture with a major in agriscience education and minor in production agriculture. She is a graduate of Carrollton High School in Carrollton. Agriscience education is one of three undergraduate majors within ACEL. This major prepares students to acquire a license to teach agricultural science in secondary high schools through extensive training in agriculture science, educational psychology, instructional methods and youth development. For additional information on the agriscience education major or how you can make a financial contribution to student scholarships, visit acel.osu.edu.
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Sherry’s Book Corner Hello everyone! We are sure going to be busy in the month of March! Why, you may ask? I’ll tell you! First, Daylight Savings Time begins on March 8. So you will have to turn your clocks forward on the 7th. Second, St. Patrick’s Day is March 17. And third, March 19 is the first day of Spring! So there you have it! Quite the agenda! The book I am sharing with you this week was highly recommended by a gentleman I met at the library. When I was a kid, we were all created equal. We did not shun one another due to the color of our skin, nor for the accent our voices may have reflected in our speech. There are two types of people in our story. The Quality and the Tasked. The Quality lived in a house high above the Tasked. The Tasked were lucky if they had a house at all. I read that the Puskarich Public Library hosted a speaker on February 12. His name is Paul Goebbel. The subject was the Underground
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Railroad in Ohio. I called the library for more information. They found him to be a moving speaker with much knowledge about this subject. His wife also played a part. He also speaks on the Civil War and paranormal activities. You can read more about him at https:paulgoebbel.wixsite. com/mysite. Until next time, why not treat others as you want to be treated!
In observance of Ohio 4-H Week March 8-14, the Carroll County 4-H program is celebrating by holding several events throughout the week. Known as Carroll County 4-H Kick-Off Week, the 4-H Committee is sponsoring an evening of fun Wednesday, March 11, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Carrollton elementary school gym on 3rd St. NE, with the assistance of all the 4-H clubs in the county. The public is invited to stop by the gym and enjoy the carnival atmosphere where games, STEM activities and educational displays will be set up for the youth of the county to learn about the 4-H program. OSU Extension official said this event is not only for established members to come and enjoy the Kick-Off of a new year, but for anyone interested in learning about the Carroll County 4-H program. It is also an excellent opportunity for parents to have questions answered, learn about the individual programs that are offered as well as the many projects that are available to youth. The Kick-Off Night is also an opportunity for children interested in attending one of the 4-H camps held over the summer to find out more about them. Youth ages 9-14 are invited to attend 4-H at Camp Piedmont in June. A two-day Cloverbud Day camp for younger children will also be held at the beginning of June. All youth are welcome to attend as they do not have to be a member of the 4-H program. 4-H projects cover a wide range of interest areas from natural resources to cooking, welding to chemistry, computer programming to water quality, as well as all aspects of livestock projects. If you have an area of interest you should like to explore, 4-H has a project that can help you with that. Based on their interests and guided by adult mentors, youth develop their own path-
Your friend, Sherry Sherry Kline Bolitho Adult Book Title: The Water Dancer Author: Ta-Nehisi Coates Publisher: One World, Random House Price: $28.00 Available at the Carroll County District Library Ta-Coates has been noted as one of today’s most exciting writers and thinkers. The Water Dancer is an unexpected journey that takes our main character Hiram Walker into a world he has never known. As years go by, Hiram enlisted in the underground war between slavers and the enslaved. This is a dramatic story of a man who wants to rescue the family he was made to leave behind. As time goes by he finds he has never been alone in his quest for freedom. He had hope for himself and all the others who were with him. And he soon found that hope, was the thread for the living.
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Area youth can learn how to make a Leprechaun Trap Saturday, March 7, 2-3:30 p.m., at the Minerva Library.
sensory bins, and more. Underage youth must be accompanied by an adult. The Minerva Public Library is located at 677 Lynnwood Dr., one block from U.S. Route 30,
in Minerva. For more information about library programs, call 330-868-4101. Visit the library online at www.minervalibrary. info, and follow the library on Facebook and Instagram.
once existed, and some even thrived, in Harrison County, but are now obsolete. The towns of Warfel, Duncanwood, Hattonia, Laceyville, Tappan, the Little Zion Colony, Cassville and others will be discussed. The program was developed by utilizing news clippings, pictures, court documents, human interest stories and folklore.
Everyone is welcome to this free event at 200 Main St., Bowerston. The library has both a parking lot and street parking. Handicap access is available. Cookies will be provided by Capital Health Care Network (Sunnyslope Care Center). Questions regarding this program should be directed to Ruthie at 740-269-8531.
Carrollton Boy Scouts serve 660 meals during annual event A total of 660 meals were served at the Feb. 19 Boy Scout dinner held in the Carrollton elementary school.
An additional 45 meals were delivered to the Carroll Golden Age Retreat (County Home) and approximately 40 through-
WTCC announces March Monday lunch menus Warren Township Community Center has announced its lunch menus for Mondays in March. The lunches are held 11 a.m.1 p.m. at the center, 3986 New Cumberland Rd NE, Mineral City. The cost is by donation. All lunches come with a drink, side dishes and dessert, including pie and cake. The schedule is as follows: March 9 - Minestone soup and fried bologna sandwich.
way in 4-H. They select from a broad menu of local 4-H programs. There are hands-on, learn-by-doing and opportunities for everyone. All youth from ages 8 (and in 3rd grade) through age 18 can be a member of a 4-H club. Children that are 5 years old and in kindergarten through age 8 can participate in the Cloverbud program. Anyone interested in joining the Carroll County 4-H program and unable to attend the Kick-Off night should call the Extension office at 330-6274310. When you call, office personnel will ask you several questions so they can match you with a club in the county that meets your needs. They also take into account your location within the county, the types of projects youth may have an interest in taking, the days you are available to attend meetings as well as a few more questions. Currently there are 20 4-H clubs in Carroll County. At the request of The Free Press Standard, the 4-H Extension office provided the following 4-H Club names, advisors, meeting locations and times of meetings: - A-Z Club, Kelli Pridemore advisor; meets at Perrysville Township Hall the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.; - Augusta Ranchers, Rona Lozier advisor; meets at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. - Brown Frame Round-Up, Ellen Rhome advisor; meets at Malvern Christian Church, full at this time; - East Township Young Producers, Renee Leslie advisor; meets at Summitville St. John’s Hall every 3rd Sunday; - Farm Raisers, Heather Kiko advisor; location varies, club is full at this time; - The Freedom Riders, Becky Carpenter advisor; meets at Malvern Christian Church the first Tuesday of each month at
7 p.m. - Freshman 4-Hers, Jenny Petersen, advisor; meets at Carrollton Police Department every 3rd Tuesday at 6 p.m.; - Carroll County Coders, Emily Harsh advisor; meets at Carroll County Library one Friday a month from 5-7:30 p.m.; - Kangaroo Krew, Janet Weaver advisor; meets at Corinth Presbyterian Church on SR 39 in Mechanicstown, 1st and 3rd Friday at 6:30 p.m. (Dec.-Aug.); - Lucky Stars, Barb Folk and Juanna Gallow advisors; meets at Algonquin Mill school house twice monthly on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m.; - New Horizons, Dona Hanna advisor; meets at Baxter’s Ridge UMC every 3rd Friday at 7 p.m.; - Ribbon Chasers, Brittany Rohr advisor; meets at OSU Extension office, 1st Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.; - Ring Leaders, Ryan Kiko advisor; location varies, dates and times varies; - Sharp Shooters, John Gardner advisor; meets at home of John Gardner in Mechanicstown 1st and 3rd Saturdays during April, May, June, Aug, and Sept. at 3 p.m.; - Snoopy’s Friends, Cheryl Jones advisor; meets at Carroll County fairgrounds Tuesdays in the fall at 6 p.m. for practice, Tuesday and Thursday April-July. - Stillfork, Chris Ulman advisor; meets at Pleasant Grove UMC Church, 3rd Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m.; - Teen Leaders, no advisor listed; meets at Extension office 3rd Monday of the month at 4:30 p.m.; - The Beef Club, Johnna Campbell, advisor; meets at Campbell’s residence, club is full at this time; - Native Ground, Kay Russell, advisor; meets at Elevated Services, 615 N. High St., Carrollton, meeting times to be announced.
Events Calendar
Learn about the ‘Forgotten Communities of Harrison County’ at Bowerston library On Monday, March 23, Susan Adams and Kelly Michelli will present “Forgotten Communities of Harrison County” at the Bowerston Public Library. The program will held in the upstairs of the library and will begin at 6 p.m. Adams and Michelli are from the Harrison County Genealogical Society and will share information about towns that
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By Sherry Kline Bolitho
Minerva library to hold Leprechaun Trap Workshop With such unpredictable weather this winter, caretakers of young children are often on the lookout for new and free indoor activities. Area children are invited to visit the Youth Department on Saturday, March 7, between 2-3:30 p.m. for a Leprechaun Trap Workshop. Youth will design, construct, and decorate a trap to catch a leprechaun of their own for St. Patrick’s Day. Supplies are first come, first served. The library will also offer Thursday evening storytimes on March 5, 12, and 19 from 6:307 p.m. Families with children of all ages are invited to enjoy stories and songs. Regular weekly storytimes for infants (0-3) and toddlers (3-5) are held Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Library Sensory SPOT hours this winter are from 10 a.m.noon on Mondays and Thursdays, and Saturdays by request. The Sensory SPOT is a handson learning spot that contains activities that stimulate the senses to develop language and motor skills. Available activities, which change with the seasons, may include a light table, magnetic board with gears and tubes, magnetic Picasso tiles, scented Play-Doh, puzzles, rice/bean
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March 16 - Cabbage roll casserole, scalloped potatoes and bread and butter. March 23 - Deep fried hot dogs and chili. March 30 - Turkey or chicken tetrazzini, California blend and bread and butter. For more information, call 330-365-9240 or 330-2609528. Orders are still being accepted for whole pies at a cost of $8. To order, call Elaine at 330343-4945.
out town, according to officials of Carrollton’s Boy Scout Troop 141, sponsor of the annual event.
ONGOING EVENTS FREE CLOTHING giveaway to anyone who needs it every 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Dellroy Church of the Nazarene from 9 a.m. noon. Anyone welcome. BLUE CREW Prayer Walk in Dellroy every other Wednesday at 6 p.m. Check Christ Community Church calendar at loveled.org or Facebook posts for specific Prayer Walks. Have a prayer request? Contact 330735-2127 or cccmsa@loveled. org.
Birth Announcements Feb. 19 Sara and Hunter Elliott of Kensington, a girl, Aultman Hospital. Feb. 20 Jessica and Joshua Lanning, Sr. of Malvern, a boy, Mercy Medical Center. Feb. 22 Christina Berresford and Charles Shasteen Jr. of Kensington, a girl, Aultman Hospital. Erin Baker and William Breakiron of Dellroy, a girl, Mercy Medical Center. Feb. 24 Storm McNutt and Cruz Bates of Carrollton, a boy, Mercy Medical Center.
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CAREGIVER SUPPORT Group at The Friendship Center, 100 Kensington Rd. NE, from 2-4 p.m. (usually) every 3rd Monday of each month. For more info. call Pat Lake, RN at 800-945-4250 ext. 4901. FREE COMMUNITY Blessings Dinner at Perry Twp. Hall, sponsored by Perrysville & Pleasant Hill UMC’s. Upcoming dinner dates are March 25 & April 29, 2020. For more info. call 330-627-7593. 2020 CARROLL SWCD Board Meeting schedule is 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 continues 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 330-868-4610. St. Gabriel Church is located at 400 W. High St., Minerva. THIS WEEK EVENTS HERBS AND Gardening with Polly Givens at C.C. Dist. Library, March 5 at 6:30 p.m. Registration required. Cost is $5 to cover supplies. COUNTRY FRIED Steak at C.C. Vet’s Club on Brenner Rd., March 6 from 5-8. Open to the public. Call 330-6277420 for questions. SQUARE DANCE and Euchre Tournament hosted by
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10th Annual
March 21, 2020 5:00 - 8:30 pm
Good Shepherd Hall
125 Carrollton St. Malvern, Ohio 44644 Join us for a wonderful evening of Good Food, Celebrity Servers, Entertainment and Fun! Tickets may be purchased at the Community Hospice Office or through any of our Celebrity Servers.
Tickets: $35.00 *Pre-Sale ONLY*
Evening Includes Choice of a Strip Steak, Chicken or Vegetarian Dinner Live & Silent Auction Entertainment Provided
SPORTS Local teams compete at state cheer competition Thursday, March 5, 2020 PG 8
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Minerva places 1st, Malvern places 4th, Carrollton places 5th
Members of the Minerva cheer team are (from left): Front - Karley Lambert, Rylee Buccini, Ellyse Donahue, Jolie Sukosd and Rylan Smith. Back - Amelia Foster, Coach Athena Butcher, Tonie Sukosd, Skylar Trussel, Elizabeth Croston, Kenzie Fountain, Sydney Lautenzheiser, Claire Fox and Coach Katelynn Christensen.
Members of the Malvern cheer team are (from left): Front Lauren Foster, Vanessa Stanbro, Riki Tarr and Kaitlyn Mayle. Back - Payton Decker, Emmie Vahila, Paige Peshina and Savanha Cramer.
Members of the Carrollton cheer team are (from left): Front - Dakota Meeks, Rajah Little, Haili Baker, Caydence Trussell and Kayla Grubb. Back - Carynn Meek, Charity Howard, Melina Bell, Shelby Whaley and Kylee Smith.
Birong hits buzzer-beater to help CHS win sectional title Carrollton basketball wins first sectional championship since 2013 By JORDAN MILLER
Sports Editor
CARROLLTON - It was history in the making for the Carrollton Warriors. With a first-round bye, the Carrollton boys basketball team earned a homegame against Cambridge (who they beat once in the regular season) in the sectional final. Carrollton earned their 14th win of the season in stunning fashion.
The Warriors led 38-36 with little time left on the clock. All Cambridge needed was to drive the basket and earn two points to send it to overtime, but they opted for a corner-three instead. They sunk it with 4.1 seconds left on the clock, taking a 39-38 lead. Carrollton coach Mike Aukerman ran out to midcourt to call a timeout to draw up the eventual game-winning play. Out of the timeout, Carrollton junior
Gage Poole took the ball out of bounds, and set to inbound the ball to Jimmy Birong. The original play drawn up was to get the ball into Brady Benner’s hands for the potential game-winner, but Birong gained a full-head of steam as he ran down the court, fought through Cambridge defenders and put up a shot that rolled off his fingertips and into the hoop as the clock struck zero. Carrollton won 40-39.
“I didn’t expect to come running down the floor like that,” Birong said after the game. “It went in and at the end of the day, I’m at the bottom of a dog pile and it was the greatest moment of my life.” Birong was happy to be able to bring excitement to the crowd and was thankful to advance to the district semifinal. “I just want to thank everybody out there, it’s amazing to have one more
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Carrollton senior Jimmy Birong (5) outruns a Cambridge defender on his way to the rim. He shot the game-winning shot at the buzzer and finished with 15 points.
Carrollton senior Andrew Gotschall cuts down the net after the Warriors won the sectional title against the Cambridge Bobcats.
week to go. It’s awesome to be a part of something great. I’m just so excited for what’s in store for this team.” Aukerman says a drill the team’s been running in practice the last few weeks prepared them for the game-winning moment. “We’ve done a drill with 3.8 seconds on the clock just to show them that you can get to the rim in under four seconds. We did it three different days,” Aukerman said. “It was kind of ironic we look up and there’s 4.1, I said, ‘hey fella, we know we can get to the rim’.” He said it didn’t matter who took the shot, the team just needed someone to make it. “At the end of the day with four seconds left, you want to get a shot. Obviously, you’d like to make a shot,” Aukerman said. “Jimmy Birong has been the heart and soul of this team. The game’s that we’ve won against good teams, like tonight, he’s made good plays.” Carrollton’s Adam Chaney got in early foul trouble, facing two fouls in the first quarter and four by the third. Chaney was limited because of foul trouble. He finished with a season-low eight points. Birong and Benner stepped up, scoring 15 and 12 respectively. Carrollton senior Andrew Gotschall scored four points for the Warriors and Griffen Baggozzi scored one point. Carrollton advances to the district semifinal against East Liverpool Wednesday, March 4, at Steubenville. “It means a lot to play another game. These guys have worked hard all season,” Aukerman commented. “They’re just progressively getting better and improving every day.”
Eight Warriors heading to district wrestling tournament Blake, Brown, Carrothers win sectional championships at Claymont By JORDAN MILLER
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UHRICHSVILLE - It’s the best time of the year for high school wrestling, the post-season action has arrived. As a team, the Carrollton Warriors finished second with 194 points to Minerva, who won the sectional title with 200 points. Carrollton seniors Nathan Blake and Alex Carrothers earned individual sectional championships along with CHS junior Brandon Brown. The Warriors will be sending a total of eight wrestlers to the district tournament. Brown won the 126-lb. title with a 14-3 major decision over River View’s Austin Philabaum; Carrothers won 170 lbs. 2-1 over Minerva’s Trevor Photos courtesy of Mateo Photography Slider; and Blake claimed the 145-lb. championship
CHS junior Brandon Brown (right) grapples with River View’s Austin Philabaum during the 126-lb. final. Brown won the match by 14-3 major decision.
Carrollton senior Alex Carrothers (white singlet) takes down Minerva’s Trevor Slider in the sectional championship at 170 lbs.
with a 7-2 win over Indian Creek’s Joe Langdon. Other wrestlers heading to districts: Domanick Speelman advanced to districts with a second-place finish at 138-lbs.; Evan Lewis (2nd) 152 lbs.; Colby Moore (2nd) 160 lbs.; Brody Wade (4th) 106 lbs.; and Gavin Rininger (3rd) 113 lbs. “We couldn’t be more proud of our team with how they wrestled,” Carrollton Coach Ken Pasiuk said. “Our team went into this tournament trying to place as high as possible and win their 7th straight Sectional title. We missed winning it by 8 points but came away with 11 placers and eight of those moving on to districts.” Pasiuk says advancing eight is a big accomplishment for his team. “This is quite an accomplishment with the tough competition we face at our sectionals.” CHS will wrestle at districts March 6/7 at Claymont.
Carrollton senior Nathan Blake (black singlet) holds Joe Langdon of Claymont down to the mat in the 145-lb. sectional championship. Blake won 7-2.
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MHS wrestlers win Claymont sectional championship; 8 moving on Four Lions capture sectional titles
UHRICHSVILLE - With a team total of 200 points, the Minerva Lions wrestling team earned a sectional championship at Claymont High School Saturday, Feb. 29. The Lions claimed the title, edging Carrollton by a total of six points. Eight Minerva Lions are advancing to the district tournament; four of them claimed individual sectional championships. Minerva’s Andrew Strader defeated Claymont’s Tate Fawcett by 12-0 major decision; Jacob Norris won by 16-1 tech fall over Indian Valley’s Trevor Myers to win the 120-lb. championship; Ethan Mueller was victorious at 152 lbs., downing Carrollton’s Evan Lewis 10-3. Minerva heavyweight wrestler Jarrett Burress dominated his way through the tournament, eventually winning the 285-lb. title with a 10-6 win over Indian Valley’s Owen Quillin. Minerva’s Trevor Slider is heading to districts with a second-
place finish at 170 lbs. and Logan Williams placed second at 195 lbs., following a loss in the championship to Indian Creek’s Elijah Llewellyn. Minerva’s Luke Chaddock is heading to the district tournament following a third place finish, beating Indian Creek’s C.J. Spencer in the thirdplace match at 132 lbs. Khail Louive punched his ticket to districts with a third-place finish at 160. He defended Claymont’s Seth Ferguson with a 14-2 major decision in the third/fourth-place match. Two Minerva Lions finished as district alternates, both placing fifth: Nick Chaddock (145 lbs.) and Garrett Hilliard (182 lbs.) The Lions will be back in action Friday March 6th and Saturday, March 7th at Claymont High School for the district wrestling tournament. The top four wrestlers in each weight class will be heading to the state tournament in Columbus March 13-15 at the Jerome Schottenstein Center.
Ashland University's No. 10 wrestling team sent seven grapplers to the NCAA Division II National Championships from the Indianapolis Super Regional on Saturday (Feb. 29). Redshirt senior Bret Romanzak and junior Aidan Pasiuk claimed regional titles at 174 pounds and 184 pounds, respectively. Redshirt senior Lawrance Dudgeon, redshirt senior Chandler Minnard, junior Carson Speelman, redshirt sophomore Peter Abraham, and junior Tristen Weirich all punched their trip to nationals as well. "Seven guys is a good number. It's the most we've gotten out since I've been the head coach here," said Ashland head wrestling coach Josh Hutchens. "Five guys
in the finals is huge. We did have a few guys there in the third-place match that we would have loved to have, but overall, can't complain." Romanzak was relentless in his three wins on the day, as he only surrendered four points. He won in the quarterfinal, 6-1 against Sam Greco of Davenport. Romanzak's semifinal win came over Notre Dame's Alonzo Turner, a 3-1 decision. In the final, Romanzak didn't give Indianapolis' Gleason Mappes many openings in a 4-2 win. "Bret did what he always does. Shuts them down and wins," said Hutchens. "Winning the region is huge. It puts you in a great spot in the national tournament. When you get there, you always know
Photos courtesy of Mateo Photography Minerva senior Jarrett Burress holds down Indian Creek’s Evan Merryman in his opening match at 285 lbs. Burress pinned Merryman in just :52. He went on to win the 285-lb. sectional championship.
CHS grad Aidan Pasiuk heading to NCAA National Championships that anything can happen, but at least you know you'll get a better seed by winning it." Pasiuk plowed his way to a regional title in three wins, as well. He won his quarterfinal with a pin on Urbana's Connor Dixon. Pasiuk also avenged a loss earlier in the year to Zane Lanham of West Liberty with a pin in the semifinal. For the second time this season, Pasiuk got the better of Notre Dame's Tony Vezzetti, 8-3 - this time to claim the regional title. "He won this time in even more dominant fashion," said Hutchens. "He really tore him up there." Dudgeon had all the flare that could be expected in his route to nationals qualification at 133
pounds. He won his first round in an offensive 8-3 win. His next two rounds were pins against Urbana's Alec Fulwider in the quarterfinal and Richetshaye Puente of Tiffin in the semis. Dudgeon lost in the championship bout to the nation's No. 1, Hunter Bray from Notre Dame, in a last-second 3-1 defeat. "It was exciting, and he was definitive in his wins," said Hutchens. "He wrestled great in the final. Pushed the No. 1 guy in the country to the brink again. Really just got overly aggressive, and that guy was all defense. He was never really in danger of scoring on Larry until just before overtime when he got that takedown when he got a little bit out of position."
2017 Carrollton graduate Aidan Pasiuk (left) won a NCAA regional title at 184 lbs. at the Indianapolis Super Regional on Saturday (Feb. 29). Pasiuk will compete at the NCAA Division II Championships on March 13-14 in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Minnard paved his way to nationals through the 141-pound consolation bracket. He won his first match of the day, a 5-1 decision to start strong. After his only loss of the day, Minnard responded with a win over Andrew Larb from Lake Erie, a 62 decision. Minnard ultimately clinched his third-place finish with a 4-2 win over Matt McKinney of UIndy. "He had to battle in some close matches again, some tough wins he had to get. This time, he came through and got them," said Hutchens. "He's making his third trip to the national tournament, so he has a lot of experience there. It will be exciting to see what he can do." At 149, Speelman clinched his first trip to the national tournament with three straight wins before he stumbled in the championship match. Speelman won his first match, 9-3, giving Jared Ford of Urbana an offensive onslaught. In the semifinal, Speelman beat UIndy's Kyle Barkovich 3-1 to claim a trip to nationals. "He's improved a tremendous amount," said Hutchens. "He finished sixth in the region last year, so he's made a huge improvement and he's also in a good position to be seeded in the national tournament." Abraham had perhaps the most thrilling day of any of AU's grapplers. He qualified for nationals at 197 pounds through the consolation bracket and provided thrills along the way. Abraham was shot out of a cannon in his quarterfinal match, winning by 12-2 major decision, besting UIndy's Zach Fry. In the semis, Abraham had Nicholas Mason of Tiffin, defending national champion, on the ropes as he gave him nearly all he could
handle in a back-and-forth, 14-9 defeat. Abraham's next two bouts were wins, a 7-2 and 6-2 decision, to punch a ticket to his first national championship trip. "He's had such a huge growth. It's amazing to see him going to his first nationals," said Hutchens. "He finished fifth last year, so taking third is huge. He had a great match against the national champ. Gave up two big moves and that was it, but he dominated him on his feet." Weirich also returned from injury to book a trip to nationals in the heavyweight division. He was clinical as he had to be in two wins, a pin in the quarterfinal, and an 8-4 decision in the semifinal. Weirich did not compete in the first-place match in order to maintain health moving forward. "The key was making it to nationals and not getting hurt, reinjuring himself," said Hutchens. "He accomplished both those goals, so now it's just about getting healthy and showing up to nationals ready to let it fly," said Hutchens. AU finished third as a team at the regional tournament, as the Eagles finished with 121.5 team points. Notre Dame College won the regional with 127.5 points. Qualifying seven wrestlers will give AU's wrestling room an exciting buzz for the next two weeks as the team prepares for the biggest competition of the year. "When you have seven, it's definitely a completely different feel. You get there, and it feels like your whole team is there. They'll have a lot of workout partners and a lot of comradery and the energy really goes up," said Hutchens. The Eagles will compete at the NCAA Division II Championships on March 13-14 in Sioux Falls, S.D.
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5 Hornets, 7 Cardinals heading to districts Donald Leggett II Walker, Banta, Boggs, Moyer win titles MAGNOLIA - Sandy Valley hosted the Division III Sectional Tournament Saturday, Feb. 29. The Cardinals finished the tournament with seven wrestlers punching tickets to the district wrestling tournament; including two sectional champions. Sandy Valley’s Branden Boggs won the 106 lb. championship with a 2:45 pin over Newcomerstown’s Chance Warren. Wyatt Moyer earned the 220-lb. championship for Sandy Valley with a second-period pin over Tusky Valley’s Justen Ladrach. Brody Marks earned a trip to districts with a second-place finish
at 126 lbs.; Devon Watkins placed second at 132 lbs. Justin King is heading to districts after a second-place finish at 145 lbs. and Matt Gentry finished second as well at 152 lbs. Sandy Valley’s Seth Armstrong earned a fourth-place finish to advance to the state tournament at 113 lbs. The Sandy Valley wrestling team finished third with 152 points. Shenandoah won the sectional title with 220 points. Newcomerstown finsihed second with 181 points. The Malvern Hornets also wrestled at Sandy Valley’s sectional tournament.
The Hornets are sending five wrestlers to the district tournament. Malvern finished the day with two sectional champions: Johnny Walker (113 lbs.) and Tyler Banta (126 lbs.) With one second remaining in the 113-lb. sectional championship match, Walker earned a pin over Shenandoah’s Alex Overly. Banta won the 126-lb. title with a 10-4 decision over Sandy Valley’s Brody Marks. The Hornets also finished with three third-place wrestlers, all advancing to the district tournament as well.
Malvern’s Ethan Boni won the 106-lb. third-place match with a pin in 2:09 over Quentin Harmon of Shenandoah. Malvern’s Sam Foster placed third at 182 lbs with a 1:55 pin over Coshocton’s Gunner Gray. Malvern senior Olivia Daniels, who just won a girls state championship at 189 lbs., finished third at the sectional tournament at 195 lbs. with a pin over Shadyside’s Robert Klopp. Minerva and Sandy Valley wrestlers who punched tickets to the district tournament will wrestle again March 6 and 7 at Heath High School in the Division III District tournament.
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The Carroll County Farm Bureau,represented by Brad Luckey, Kelli Pridemore, Joe Grubbs and Shelby Koah, joined hundreds of other area Farm Bureau members to attend Ag Day at the Capital Feb. 19.
Local Farm Bureau members attend Ag Day at the Capital Hundreds of Ohio Farm Bureau members, including representatives from the Carroll County Farm Bureau, gathered in downtown Columbus to meet one-on-one with their state senators and representatives during Ohio Farm Bureau’s annual Ag Day at the Capital Feb. 19. Ohio Farm Bureau priority issues such as water quality, the farm economy, energy, and the development of young and beginning farmers were discussed, along with a host of other community issues.
Attendees also took part in a “fireside chat�, as OFBF Executive Vice President Adam Sharp sat down with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Dorothy Pelanda to discuss the H2Ohio initiative, trade and farm stress, among other topics. The annual Ag Day at the Capital event embodies the grassroots efforts of Ohio Farm Bureau member volunteers. Brad Luckey, Kelli Pridemore, Joe Grubbs and Shelby Koah were there on behalf of Carroll
County Farm Bureau and Kent State Tusc. Collegiate Farm Bureau. In addition to Gov. DeWine and Director Pelanda, they also heard from OFBF President Frank Burkett, Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof and Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder before meeting with legislators at The Statehouse. Ohio Farm Bureau’s mission is working together for Ohio farmers to advance agriculture and strengthen our communities.
Farm Bureau, SWCD and OSU Extension team up for woodland meeting March 31 Carroll County Farm Bureau, Carroll Soil and Water Conservation District and The
Ohio State University Extension, Carroll County will host a Woodland Meeting showing
residents how to make the most out of their woodlands on Tuesday, March 31. Registration and refreshments begin at 6:30 p.m. and the program at 7 p.m. The event will be held in the Friendship Center, 100 Kensington Rd. NE, Carrollton. Amy Milam, director of Legal Education, will speak on Current Agricultural Use Valuation and requirements regarding woodlands. Jason Reynolds, Carroll SWCD technician, will discuss Forest Management Plans and Role of Consulting Foresters. This meeting is open to the public and registration by March 25 is appreciated. For more information and to register contact the Carroll SWCD, 330-627-9852, Ext. 3.
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Asked why he went into business for himself, over 30 years ago, Bud Smith smiled and answered quickly, “I ask myself that everyday.� Smith, the son and grandson of dairy farmers, was raised on the family farm in Lee Township, and worked with his father until “Dad decided he was ready to retire and quit milking cows.� With his father retired, Smith, who had been selling used equipment at the farm, opened S&S Equipment in 1989. The business is located at 3144 Steubenville Road, Carrollton, at the junction of state Routes 43 and 9, north of Harlem Springs. S&S stocks new equipment by Mahindra, Vermeer and Bush Hog. A variety of used equip-
ment is also available, and the business also carries new and used parts and supplies for all makes of farm equipment. Along with Smith and his wife, Maryann, employees include mechanics Steve Young and Rich Bausell, maintenance worker Carl Smith, and office assistant Pat Rush. Nicole Mickley, who was appointed deputy director of the Board of Elections in 2019, is the bookkeeper. Shelby Koah is the secretary and social media coordinator. Koah, an agribusiness student at Kent State University Tuscarawas, will represent Carroll County in the “Miss Ohio Agriculture� competition to be held on March 28, at the Holiday Inn Belden in Canton. Visitors to the business are likely to be greeted by “Sheba� and “Spirit,� a lively and friendly duo of golden retrievers owned by Maryann, who breeds and sells puppies.
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Much has changed since S&S opened, nearly 31 years ago. One of the most notable changes is the drop in walkin traffic as local farmers have retired or sold their land and the number of transactions conducted via the internet has grown. Bud said that while some sales representatives still make “house calls,� he now places most orders online. The nature of farming itself has also changed. “The days of the family farm that we knew growing up are over,� Bud said, referring to news reports that over 3000 farms went out of business last year. Then, as Bud was saying, “The sad thing about the situation is young people do not know how food is produced,� Shelby interjected a hopeful note, saying that participation in “FFA (Future Farmers of America) is getting bigger in Ohio.� Thus, in two sentences, Bud and Shelby explained the arc of agriculture: Just when things look bleak, comes a little ray of sunshine, and perhaps the answer to the first question. S&S Equipment is open 9 a.m.-5p.m. Monday-Friday, and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. The phone number is 330-7394275. The website is www.ssfarmequipment.com. Look for S&S on Facebook.
Applications being accepted for Ohio Hemp cultivation The Ohio Department of Agriculture Hemp Program began accepting license applications from potential cultivators and processors for the 2020 growing season on March 3. All cultivators and processors are required to obtain a license and can apply online at www. agri.ohio.gov at that time. The Department created hemp rules, which passed through a review and public comment process, were approved by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR), and went into effect on January 29. Ohio’s Hemp Program is one of just three approved by the United States Department of Agriculture. Hemp is a cannabis plant, grown for its many industrial uses. It does not produce the intoxicating effects of the cannabis plant, marijuana. Hemp yields a strong fiber, used in textiles. The seed has nutritional value and can be eaten, and Cannabidiol, or CBD, can be extracted from the plant. CBD is now being used in food and dietary supplements.
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National FFA officers visit Carroll County at local camp Ten members of the Carrollton FFA Chapter participated in a unique event recently at the Ohio FFA Camp Muskingum. All six of the national FFA officers were at the camp completing training for their year of service to the FFA. The culmination of their training was to present a leadership workshop.
Carrollton FFA members, along with 150 other members from the state, participated in team building exercises, leadership development, and collaboration activities throughout the day. Members were able to interact with the national officers, including the National FFA President Kolsen McCoy, an FFA member from Ohio.
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Miller’s Rolling Acres Metal Sales can be found in a lovely valley on Mirth Road near Mechanicstown. The company sells building materials throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Miller’s Rolling Acres Metal Sales still growing By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent
Miller’s Rolling Acres Metal Sales is tucked into a valley at 6092 Mirth Road NE, Mechanicstown. Levi Miller started selling building materials in 1997, in order to cover medical expenses for his family. Levi and his wife, Cora have 12 children, including several born with cystic fibrosis. Miller is originally from New York, and still has family there, including a brother who helped him get started in the construction supply business. His wife was born in Canada. They came to Carroll County hoping to support their family. “There are four generations
here. My parents are Levi Senior, and he is 94, and my mother, Eva, is 93. They live in the farmhouse. Our children are here or close by and have families. My parents moved here with us,” Miller said proudly. “In 2013, our son, Aaron, became a partner in the business and it really started building up,” he said, when they added accessories and pole barn packages to their inventory of metal roofing. In 2017, they added a building to store and sell lumber, which has increased business and sales. Miller said Aaron, who died of esophageal cancer and complications of cystic fibrosis in December of 2019, was very smart and good with money. “He got us where we are today,” said Levi. Miller’s sons, Henry and Eli,
Ag-LINK Program opens for 2020 growing season COLUMBUS – To help Ohio farmers and agribusinesses finance the up-front costs of this year’s growing season, Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague has opened the application period for the Ag-LINK program. The application period will remain open until March 20. “Our office is committed to supporting Ohio’s farmers and agribusinesses, especially as we follow an extremely tough growing season last year,” said Treasurer Sprague. “Through Ag-LINK, we’re able to alleviate some of the borrowing costs our ag industry faces at the beginning of each year.” Through this application period, farm operators and agribusiness owners based in Ohio can receive an interest rate reduction on loans up to $150,000. Although the exact amount of the discount will be provided to lenders in late March, the minimum one percent discount announced by Treasurer Sprague in February 2019 remains in place. The Ohio Treasurer’s office administers the Ag-LINK program to help Ohio farm operators and other agricultural businesses finance the up-front operating costs for feed, seed, fertilizer, fuel, and other costs. Ag-LINK provides an interest rate reduction on agriculture business operation loans at eligible banks and farm credit lenders. Ag-LINK has been supporting Ohio’s farm community since 1986. The application period typically takes place early in the year prior to the start of the growing season. However, in 2019, Treasurer Sprague reopened Ag-LINK to alleviate
some of the borrowing costs for farm operators as they worked their way through a difficult year caused by extreme weather. During the two application periods, the Treasurer’s office helped 780 farmers and agribusinesses lower their interest rates for new loans totaling more than $86.5 million. Additionally, 74 farmers and agribusinesses refinanced previous loans totaling $8.6 million. Those interested in Ag-LINK should contact their ag-lender to begin the online loan application process.
have bought Aaron’s share of the business. Miller’s Rolling Acres offers pole barn packages, house packages, metal supplies, vinyl siding, doors, windows, soffit, fascia, seamless gutters, side rails, sliding doors, steel and fiberglass doors, garage doors, EverGrain decking, nails, screws, and a full line of treated lumber. Trusses in 24, 28, 30, and 32foot lengths are in stock. Miller’s will also design custom packages. They currently have eight fulltime and two part-time employees. Miller’s have contracted with two trucking companies to deliver building supplies to Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. With 32,765 square feet in their buildings, inventory is stored under roof. Plans include adding a 14,000 square foot building to house offices and building materials. The business is open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 6 a.m. to noon. For additional information, call 330-627-2990.
The Carrollton FFA Chapter welcomed six of the national FFA officers for training at Ohio FFA Camp Muskingum. They are (front, from left) Shelby Rhodes, Lyle Logemann of New Mexico, Mamie Hertel of Montana, Kolsen McCoy of Ohio, Kourtney Lehman of Oregon, Yomar Roman of Puerto Rico, and Tess Seibel of Virginia; and (back) Jozee Eick, Madison Faulk, Sierra Snider, Jessi Cramer, Faith Dillon, Bryanna Renicker, Lucy Pridemore, Grant Baker, Susanna Baker, and Jason Brannon.
Carrollton FFA members celebrate FFA week with event this Friday During National FFA Week last month, the students and staff at Carrollton High School and Middle School participated in a variety of activities. They included agricultural spirit dress-up days, ag commodity trivia questions, ag Olympic activities and lunch for the teachers and FFA members. According to Kelli Pridemore, FFA advisor, the highlight of the week was the Penny Stall in which students in grades 6-12 brought pennies in for their teacher to count before the teacher could begin the class
period. The FFA Chapter also sold pennies to students who needed to exchange cash for pennies that day. All money raised was donated to Akron Children’s Hospital. Mrs. Pridemore said over 100,000 pennies were sorted through the coin machine at the end of the week. In total, the penny stall raised over $2,000, she said.
The Carrollton FFA Alumni is sponsoring a square dance and euchre tournament this Friday, March 6, in the former Bell-Herron gym from 7-10 p.m. with part of those proceeds also going to Akron Children’s Hospital. Dan Kirk will be the dance DJ. There will be a cake walk, 50/50 raffle and an eat stand available.
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While agriculture might not be the first industry people think of when reflecting on the changing nature of industry, The National Institute of Food and Agriculture notes that modern farms are vastly different than those from a few decades ago.
Technology plans role in agriculture industry Modern industry is driven by technology. Advancements in technology have changed how business is conducted, with some industries undergoing dramatic changes since the dawn of the 21st century. While agriculture might not be the first industry people think of when reflecting on the changing nature of industry, The National Institute of Food and Agriculture notes that modern farms are vastly different than those from a few decades ago. Farmers have long relied on technology to make their operations as efficient, productive and profitable as possible. Precision agriculture, which refers to technological advances designed to propel agriculture into the modern, computerized and information-based world,
is helping the agricultural sector become more profitable and efficient while also improving safety and making agriculture more eco-friendly. In addition, the NIFA notes that the modern agricultural industry employs technology such as robots, temperature and moisture sensors, aerial images, and global positioning systems. If it sounds complicated, that’s because it is. For example, modern sensors can detect soil conditions, potentially producing hundreds of readings per second. These sensors help farmers know the best possible time to plant seeds so they can reach their full potential. That improves both the efficiency of modern farms as well as their output. The NIFA also notes that agricultural technology has
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Deadlines approaching for SWCD annual tree and fish sale The Carroll County Soil and Water Conservation District is holding its annual tree and fish sales this month. Trees The deadline for placing tree orders is April 3. Pick-up will be April 9-10, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., at the Carroll County SWCD office. Orders should be made payable to the Carroll SWCD and mailed to 613 High St., N.W., Carrollton, OH 44615. All sales are final. Flowering and fruiting shrubs and small trees being offered are American Plum, Eastern Redbud, Silky Dogwood and Black Chokeberry. Deciduous trees are Red Oak, White Oak, Chinese Chestnut, Sugar Maple, Bitternut Hickory, Swamp White Oak, Black Walnut and Thornless Honey Locust.
Evergreens are Norway Spruce, Eastern White Pine and Arborvitae Techny. All trees are five for $8, except the Bitternut Hickory (three for $9) and the Chinese Chestnut (five for $10). Three species of blueberries, Blue Crop, Sweetheart and Jersey, will also be available at three for $15. Two species of blueberries, Caroline and Heritage, are being offered at two for $8. Fish The deadline for placing fish orders is March 27. Pick-up will be Thursday, April 2, at 8:30 a.m. at the Carroll County SWCD office. Orders should be made payable to the Carroll SWCD and mailed to 613 High St., N.W., Carrollton, OH 44615. All sales are final. Buyers should bring their own
container lined with a plastic bag, filled with their own pond water and is to be tied close using a twisty tie. Species being offered for $1 each are 2-3â&#x20AC;? Largemouth Bass, 2-4â&#x20AC;? Bluegill, 4-5â&#x20AC;? Channel Catfish, 2-3â&#x20AC;? Yellow Perch; 2-4â&#x20AC;? Hybrid Bluegill; 2-4â&#x20AC;? Red Ear Shell Cracker and 2-4â&#x20AC;? Black Crappie. Also being offered are 2-3â&#x20AC;? Fathead Minnows, $10 (must order 100 at a time); 8-10â&#x20AC;? White Amur, $14; and 6-8â&#x20AC;? Japanese Koi, $12. The book â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pond Managementâ&#x20AC;? by Steve Fender may be purchased for $20. Natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pond Conditioner will be sold in one-gallon containers, $90, or five-gallon containers, $375. If anyone has questions or needs assistance with selecting a species call at 330-627-9852.
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Lest We Forget By CAPT. CHARLES PEARSON
U.S. Marine Corps, ret. By early 1945 during World War II, we had seized Saipan, Tinian and Guam. The next step was to acquire additional bases near Tokyo from which fighter planes could rise to escort the B-19’s, the Flying Fortresses and Liberators. This made Iwo Jima, 750 miles from the Japanese capital, a highly strategic springboard. Think of a bad smelling pork chop, burned black, five miles long and two and a half miles wide, about eight square miles in all, that was Iwo Jima. The Japanese had completed two airfields on the island and were working on a third. Mount Suribachi lay at the shank end of the pork chop rising to 556 feet. The volcanic rock tunneled easily and the loose black sand combined well with cement to make a first class concrete. The photo interpreters had pegged a total of 642 blockhouses, pillboxes and gun positions. Shortly before 9 a.m. on Feb. 19, 1945, the battleships New York, Texas, Nevada, Arkansas, Idaho and Tennessee led a parade of cruisers and destroyers around the eight square miles of Iwo Jima and poured a devastating load of shells from positions so close to it that it appeared possible for the sailors to reach out and touch the shore. The first waive of armored amphibian tractors touched down at 9:02 a.m. and the troop-carrying tractors began disgorging their passengers three minutes later. They soon established a beachhead 4,500 yards long and generally 500 yards deep. By 9:45 a.m. all seven assault battalions were ashore. Then the pounding started from the Japanese - over 20,000
strong - using the most modern weapons they had yet employed. The Japanese had an interlocking system of caves, pillboxes and blockhouses that totaled among one per man. There were 100 caves in one area 400 by 600 yards; some were 40 feet deep and there were two-story pillboxes sunk into the volcanic sand. More than 115 heavy guns were hidden in concrete positions on Mount Suribachi. The 28th Marines started up Suribachi at 8:30 a.m. on Feb. 20. A days fighting gained them 200 yards. Next morning they were at it again. The Japanese erupted from the mountain in a counter attack. It failed and the Marines kept pushing forward. About 10:25 the morning of the 23rd, Lieutenant Harold C. Scrhier of Richmond, MO, tired of the slow progress, rallied a patrol about him and brushed all opposition aside to plant the American flag on top of the old crater. At 10:35, that dramatic flag was photographed by an Associated Press photographer with the patrol and the picture became the most famous of the war. In March 1945, the island of Iwo Jima was declared secure after the last 126 remaining Japanese made a suicide attack. The Japanese dead amounted to over 20,000. Of the 71,245 Marines who had gone ashore, 5,931 were killed and 17,372 were wounded. Admiral Nimitz could well have been speaking for both attacker and defender when he said of this bitterly fought battle – “Uncommon valor was common virtue.” The flag that was raised on Mt. Suribachi stood for our freedom, just as those that we fly in our own yards every day. We should never forget those who fought for and are still risking their lives even today for our freedom. Please keep them in your prayers.
Guest Column Finding Your Ancestors By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent, Historian & Professional Genealogist
I have been discussing obituaries in the last couple of columns. Several people have also had questions about finding cemetery records and if they can be relied on. During the 1960’s and continuing through the 1990’s, many genealogical and/or historical societies began recording the local cemeteries in the village, city, township and county. Tuscarawas County Genealogical Society members began this project earlier than most counties. But they have recorded, stone by stone, grave by grave, row by row the graves found in the county. These have been published and sold in eight different books. Each book includes one or several townships. The groups of volunteers would set a date, pack a picnic lunch, take along some bug spray, trimmers, weed whackers and even a machete to fight their through to the tombstones. They would record the name, the age, and the dates of birth or death. They recorded everything that was on a tombstone. These recordings were placed in the eight volumes and indexed. Most counties have completed this project now, and recording on computers has made research for cemeteries even easier. But even recording in the 1960’s, many of the stones had already deteriorated and was not readable. Many were found broken or damaged. And volunteers made mistakes too. The Tuscarawas County volunteers met long ago in the cemetery in Gnadenhutten. They met at the large monument for the Native Americans that were massacred. This story is told at Trumpet in the Land. If you haven’t been to a show, please plan on it this summer. You will not regret it. The volunteers that day divided up the cemetery into sections for teams to record the information. It wasn’t realized until after the book was published that no one recorded the almost 100 names on the biggest monument in the cemetery honoring the massacred. Mistakes are made. Visiting
a cemetery yourself is always the best option. Many cemetery records were recorded by churches and burial information can also be found in the records of the funeral director who took care of the burial for the family. Just because it is carved in stone, does not make it an indisputable fact. Stone cutters made mistakes and the families could rarely afford to have another stone made so they used the one, even with a mistake on it. It’s important to remember not to go to a cemetery alone. Always take a buddy. There have been occasions even 50 years ago where someone was mugged or robbed while in a cemetery looking for family members. It’s also very easy to twist an ankle or suffer an injury. Always have a buddy. Please always be on the lookout for critters. You never know when you’re going to run into snakes, mice, rats, bats, skunks, unfriendly dogs, cows or bulls, and a variety of bee’s nests can be found. When our son was about 10 years of age, he had gone with us to search for a grave in a cemetery. I remember looking up one row and then the next. I also remember my husband and son running past me towards the car. I quickly realized they were running from a very close skunk and they were not waiting on me. I found out they could run faster than I could. Not all cemeteries are neatly mowed. You may have to fight your way through some bramble and brush and briars to get to the cemetery or to find tombstones. A wonderful book produced by the Ohio Genealogical Society called Ohio Cemeteries lists every cemetery in every township and is arranged by county. If you are looking for a cemetery near where your ancestors lived, this is a great place to start. The book gives the details, the road, the range, the section and the township, whatever you need to find the cemetery. Always check with who is charge of the cemetery. It may be a private family cemetery or it may be under the care of township trustees. In a village or city, you may want to check with their officials before going to the cemetery. I’ll have some more tips for you next month. Cemeteries can be very interesting!
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Minerva FFA members earn degrees Three Minerva High School graduates received the American FFA Degree at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN. In the photo at left are Beth Eglie (left), a 2017 Minerva High School graduate and a four-year member of the Minerva FFA, and Abbie Greer (right), a 2018 graduate of RG Drage Career Center who completed her first two years in the Minerva FFA, then continued in the animal science program for two years at RG Drage. Enrique Gonzales (right photo) is a 2018 graduate of Minerva High School and a four-year member of the Minerva FFA. BETH EGLIE and ABBIE GREER
ENRIQUE GONZALES
Southern Local FFA parlimentary team earns honors
The Southern Local FFA parliamentary procedure team took first place at a sub-district parliamentary procedure and District 3 job interview contest held Nov. 14 at Smithville High School and advanced to the district contest Nov. 19 at Northwestern High School in West Salem, earning fifth place at the conclusion. Parliamentary team members are shown in the above photo. Front row are Emily Walker (left) and Harmony Black. In the back (from left) are Arianna Goley, Dalton Frischkorn, Silas Black and Andrew DeSellem. Students who participated in the district job interview contest at Smithville are shown in the lower photo. From left are Anessa DeSellem, Dominic Pierson, Arianna Goley and Emily Walker.
Health dept. issues update on Coronavirus Information is changing daily, so this is the most up-to-date as of the date of this press release. The World Health Organization has declared the (2019 nCoV) a public health emergency of international concern. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has also declared this a public health emergency for the U.S. President Trump has issued a Federal Travel Restriction, effective Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020 at 5 p.m. EST. Details on travel restrictions to and from China are available through the CDC website. Flights from China are now being funneled into seven (7) U.S. airports, where individuals will be either isolated or quarantined for 14 days. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to closely monitor an outbreak of a 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in
Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China that began in December 2019. CDC has established an Incident Management System to coordinate a domestic and international public health response. The risk to the general public remains low and the CDC continues to recommend Americans use typical infectious disease precautions, just as those used to prevent cold or flu. The most effective means of protection is the same as those things that prevent other illnesses such as seasonal flu: - Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds - Use an alcohol-based hand rub if soap and water isn’t available - Cover your cough, sneeze with your arm/elbow - Avoid touching mouth, nose or eyes - Stay home if you are ill
If you or your child have not received the flu shot, it is not too late to receive it. Please contact your physician or local pharmacies. The Carroll County General Health District has a limited amount of vaccine available while the supply lasts. To schedule an appointment, please call the Nursing Division at (330) 627-4866, Ext. 1530. The Carroll County Health Department is currently monitoring and working with the Ohio Department of Health regarding the new respiratory virus called the coronavirus (2019-nCoV) that started in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. Public health officials work to make Carroll County safer and healthier. We continue to perform daily monitoring of reportable diseases, including 2019-nCoV. There are currently no confirmed Coronavirus cases in Ohio. It was announced on
Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020 at a 7 p.m. press conference that the two Patients Under Investigation (PUI) from Miami University in Butler County, Ohio are NEGATIVE. On Jan. 30, 2020, the CDC confirmed one case of the virus spreading person-to-person from close, sustained contact, between spouses. There is not a vaccine available for (2019-nCoV). Several fact sheets, and other informational documents have been prepared and collected by ODH. Media, stakeholders, and the public can access the material on the ODH website at: www.odh.ohio.gov/coronavirus. For more information on the Coronavirus, please visit our website at www.carroll-lhd.org. For additional questions, contact the Carroll County General Health District Nurses at (330) 627-4866, ext. 1530.
EVENTS from PG. 7 Carrollton FFA Alumni, March 6 from 7-10 p.m. at the old Bell-Herron gym on 3rd Street. Music by Dan Kirk. Dance admission is $5 with proceeds to go to Akron Children’s Hospital. Sign up for euchre tournament is 7 p.m. and cost is $10 per person. Half of entry fees used for cash prizes to winners. No partner needed, as it will be a round robin setup for 8 rounds of euchre. HOMEMADE LASAGNA Dinner at Jewett Vol. Fire Dept., March 8 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Includes salad bar, bread, dessert & beverage. $10 adults, $6 child. There will be no April dinner due to the date falling on Easter Sunday. SCIBBLING WITH Purpose at C.C. Dist. Library, March 9 at 1 p.m. SUBURBAN GARDEN Club to meet at C.C. Library, March 10 at 6 p.m. Forced bulb project. UPCOMING EVENTS LUCKY LEPRECHAUN Days March 12 & 13 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sponsored by Carrollton Business & Retail Assn. The leprechaun will distribute candy coins around town both days. Take the coin to the participating business to claim your prize. More than 30 businesses participating with over 100 lucky coins!
REUBEN SANDWICH at C.C. Vet’s Club on Brenner Rd., March 13 from 5-8 p.m. Open to the public. Call 330627-7420 for questions. LIBERTY BRIDGE band will play West End Inn in Malvern, March 14 from 9-12. STEAK FRY at Carrollton Eagles, March 14 from 5-8 p.m. Open to the public. Cost is $15 per person or 2/$28. Dinner includes strip steak, mashed potatoes or French fries, veggie, salad and roll. For more info. call 330-627-2821. GOLD CITY Quartet (Southern Gospel) will be playing at Carrollton Bible Chapel, March 14 at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30. Admission is two food items to go to local food pantry. Door prizes will be drawn and love offering will be taken. For more info. call 330-627-7376 or 330-323-9253. SWISS STEAK Dinner at Minerva Senior Center, 1200 Valley St., March 14. Adults dinners $12, children 3-12 dinners $6 and children under 3 are free. For tickets or info. call 330-868-6004 or stop in the Senior Center. YARNIANS will meet at C.C. Dist. Library, March 14 from 2-4 p.m. BBQ RIBS at C.C. Vet’s Club on Brenner Rd., March 20 from 5-8 p.m. Open to the public.
Call 330-627-7420 for questions. 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. MISSIONS SPAGHETTI Dinner & Auction at Leesville Faith Community Chapel Annex, St. Rt. 212, March 21 from 5-6 p.m. Auction begins at 6 p.m. Carry-out available. Adults $9, kids age 4-9 is $5, ages 3 & under is free. All proceeds benefit SURE Thing Missions 2020 mission trip to WV in June. FISH FRY at VFW Post 3301 on Chase Rd., March 21 from 5-8 p.m. Open to the public. Party Time DJ will provide music from 8-11 p.m. CARD MAKING with Lori Kucera at C.C. Dist. Library, March 24 at 6 p.m. This month’s theme is floral and Easter. Registration required. Cost is $5 to cover supplies. BOOK DISCUSSION at
C.C. Dist. Library, March 26 at 6:30 p.m. Discussing the book ‘Educated’ by Tara Westover. CRAB LEGS at C.C. Vet’s Club on Brenner Rd., March 27 from 5-8 p.m. Open to the public. Call 330-627-7420 for questions. ESSENTIAL OILS with Kayla Lucas at C.C. Dist. Library, March 28 from 3-4:30 p.m. Learn how essential oils can be used for household cleaning. PINTEREST CLUB to meet at C.C. Dist. Library, March 30 at 6 p.m. Making a spring craft using peat pot, Spanish moss, and faux eggs. Call the library at 330-627-2613 to sign up. There is no cost for this event. SUBURBAN GARDEN Club to meet at Karla Dreier residence, 3225 Clay Rd. NW, Carrollton, April 21 at 6 p.m. SPAGHETTI DINNER hosted by Carroll County Animal Protection League (CCAPL) at Minerva Senior Center, 1200 Valley St., April 18 from 4-6 p.m. $8 for adults, $4 for children 12 & under. Meal includes meat or meatless spaghetti, salad, bread & butter, beverage & dessert. Purchase tickets from any CCAPL member or email carrollcountyapl@yahoo.com. Carry-out available. All proceeds benefit the construction of the no-kill animal shelter.
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Free Press Standard | LEGALS & SCHOOLS
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Thursday, March 5, 2020
John Gregg students reach for the stars in math, reading
The four random pupils selected to name a star at John Gregg elementary school are shown with their teachers and principal. They are (from left) teacher Jodi Connelly, students Blayden Tripp and Annie Board, Principal Tammy Burchfield, students Jayden Kelly and David Major and teacher Mark Smyth.
John Gregg Elementary between Amsterdam and Bergholz is celebrating star pupils in a unique way by giving them a chance to name real heavenly bodies. Principal Tammy Burchfield said a “You Can Be a Star” board was created for grades 1-6 and students who perform well on their national Star reading and math assessments have an opportunity to name an actual star in space. Tests are taken online three times a year during September, January and May and results indicate grade equivalent growth and percentile. “Their grades get compared to other same grade-level students in the nation,” Burchfield explained. “We want them to do their best and we use the assessments for reviewing progress and for instruction. Students with four-to-nine months’ growth are considered Star
Learners and students with a year’s growth are Superstars in Star Math and Reading,” she said. Burchfield added that one year’s growth has been seen in 220 students in math and reading. So far, John Gregg has yielded 84 Star Learners, 99 Superstar Reading students, 76 Star Math Learners and 121 Math Superstars. Their names were added to the board near the office and the school purchased stars through the Buy A Star website. Burchfield randomly selects students from each category to name an actual star and they will receive a certificate with a map. Names are chosen following the second and third tests while the end-of-year assessment will be used as a gauge for the first test next year. “They can name the star after themselves or whatever
they want,” she said, adding that teachers created the concept to motivate the students when they take their assessments. “Teachers Jodi Connelly and Mark Smyth had the idea and [Connelly] organized the board,” Burchfield said. Students were equally enthused with the program and hope to have their chance to earn a star. The first group to participate includes Annie Board, who plans to dub her star “Chichen Itza” after the famed Mayan ruins; Jayden Kelly, who will call his “Stjarna Kelly”; David Major, who will call his “John Cena” after the actor and professional wrestler; and Blayden Tripp, who will simply style his as “Sun Jr.” “We’re pretty excited and the students are very motivated and excited with their progress,” Burchfield commented.
JUDGE MICHAEL V. REPELLA II
Defendants
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;
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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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);
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.
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');
You are required to answer the Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after 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.
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.
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.
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');
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.
~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. LEGAL NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CARROLL COUNTY, OHIO
PUBLIC NOTICE Village of Bergholz, Ohio Advertisement for Bids for Sale of Real Estate The Village of Bergholz, Ohio is offering certain parcels of vacant real estate for sale to the highest and best bidder, with the Village retaining the right to reject any and all bids. The parcels are known as Permanent Parcel Number 36-01595-000 (1007 First St., Bergholz) and Permanent Parcel Numbers 36-01728-000 and 36-01729-000 (432 Fourth St., Bergholz). These parcels are offered "As Is" and the Village makes no warranties concerning the condition of the parcel and title to the parcel. The Village Council has set a minimum bid requirement of $500 for Parcel 36-01595-000 and a minimum bid requirement of $4,000 for Parcels 36-01728-000 and 36-01729-000. Parcels 36-01728-000 and 36-01729-000 will be sold together for one price. Bids shall be submitted via sealed envelope, which shall be marked on the outside, "Attn: Gary Griffith, Real Estate Bid." Bids shall be mailed to Village of Bergholz, P.O. Box 242, Bergholz, OH 43908. All bids must be postmarked by April 7. Bids will be opened and read aloud at the April 14 Bergholz Council meeting, which will be held at 7 PM. The successful bidder must cover all title and closing expenses in relation to the transfer of such parcel, including but not limited to title search, title commitment, title insurance, deed preparation, recording expenses and conveyance expenses. Published in The Free Press Standard March 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2020 and April 2, 2020
The Village of Carrollton will be selling unneeded, obsolete or unfit municipal personal property by Internet auction, via the Internet site of “Gov.Deals.com.” The auction will be posted beginning March 23, 2020 and will end April 6, 2020. Published in The Free Press Standard March 5 & 19, 2020
CASE# 2020CVE29487 FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff -vsNICKOLAS HELDERMAN, AKA NICKOLAS C. HELDERMAN, ET AL Defendant Nickolas Helderman, AKA Nickolas C. Helderman, whose last known address is Unknown, Alicia C. Egner, whose last known address is Unknown, will take notice that on January 8, 2020, Freedom Mortgage Corporation filed its Complaint in the Carroll County Court of Common Pleas at P.O. Box 367, Carrollton, OH 44615, assigned Case No. 2020CVE29487 and styled Freedom Mortgage Corporation vs. Nickolas Helderman, AKA Nickolas C. Helderman, et al. The object of, and demand for relief in, the Complaint is to foreclose the lien of Plaintiff's mortgage recorded upon the real estate described below and in which Plaintiff alleges that the foregoing defendant has or claims to have an interest: Parcel Number(s): 0000145.000
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Property Address: 5239 Avon Road Northeast, Carrollton, OH 44615 The defendant named above is required to answer the Complaint within twentyeight (28) days after the last publication of this legal notice. This legal notice will be published once a week for three successive weeks. Last publication is March 12, 2020. Jacqueline M. Wirtz Manley Deas Kochalski LLC P.O. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 614-220-5611 jmwirtz@manleydeas.com Published in The Free Press Standard February 27, March 5 & 12, 2020. BID NOTICE The Village of Carrollton will be accepting sealed bids for the 2020 Street Paving project until April 17, 2020 at 12:00 p.m., at which time they will be publicly opened. Specifications and street list may be picked up at the Municipal Building from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and are also available on the Village of Carrollton website. Bids are to be submitted in a sealed envelope properly marked "Carrollton Paving 2020" to the attention of the Village Administrator, Village of Carrollton, 20 2nd St. SW, Carrollton, Ohio 44615. Published in The Free Press Standard March 5 & 12, 2020. NOTICE BY PUBLICATION TO DEFENDANTS UNKNOWN HEIRS, IF ANY, OF THOMAS J. PROCTOR, WHOSE RESIDENCES ARE UNKNOWN: CARROLL COUNTY COMMON PLEAS COURT 119 SOUTH LISBON STREET, SUITE 401 CARROLLTON, OHIO 44615-1495 CASE NO: 20CVE29512 TAMMAC HOLDINGS CORPORATION Plaintiff -vsUNKNOWN HEIRS, IF ANY, OF THOMAS J. PROCTOR, ET AL
Plaintiff has brought this action naming you as an Unknown Heir of Thomas J. Proctor in the above-named Court by filing its Complaint on February 10, 2019. The object of the Complaint is to seek a court order of foreclosure against you for the real property known as 1180 Bacon Road, Carrollton, Ohio 44615. The Plaintiff demands foreclosure in accordance with the terms and conditions as set forth in the Security Agreement and Mortgage encumbering said real property referenced above. You are required to answer the Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after the last publication of this Notice, which will be published once each week for three (3) consecutive weeks, and the last publication will be made on March 5, 2020. In case of your failure to answer or otherwise respond as permitted by the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure within the time stated, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. ~s~ William R. Wohlwend Clerk of Courts Carroll County Common Pleas Court 119 South Lisbon Street, Suite 401 Carrollton, Ohio 446151495 Published in The Free Press Standard February 20 & 27 and March 5, 2020. NOTICE TO BIDDERS STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Columbus, Ohio Division of Construction Management Legal Copy Number: 200161 Sealed proposals will be accepted from pre-qualified bidders at the ODOT Office of Contracts until 10:00 a.m. on March 26, 2020. Project 200161 is located in Carroll County, SR 212-05.84 and is a CULVERT REPLACEMENT project. The date set for completion of this work shall be as set forth in the bidding proposal. Pland and Specifications are on file in the Department of Transportation. Published in The Free Press Standard February 27 and March 5, 2020. PUBLIC NOTICE Annual financial reports for Carroll County and related subdivisions that include the Department of Health, Family Children First Council, Regional Planning Commission, the Carroll Columbiana Harrison Solid Waste Management District, and the Carroll County Park District, for the calendar year 2019 have been completed and are available for public inspection at the Carroll County Auditor's Office, Courthouse, Carrollton, Ohio, during regular business hours. ~s~ Lynn Fairclough Carroll County Auditor Published in The Free Press Standard March 5, 2020. PUBLIC NOTICE Per ORC 149.38, the Carroll County Records Commission will meet Monday, March 9, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. in the Auditor's office, Carroll County Courthouse, 119 S. Lisbon St., Suite 203, Carrollton. Published in The Free Press Standard March 5, 2020.
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Edison vocal director honored for 25 years in Ohio music assoc. Edison High School Vocal Music Director Dani Carroll has spent a quarter of a century inspiring youth to sing and now she has been recognized for those efforts. Carroll was among eight music educators honored during a luncheon at the Ohio Music Education Association’s Professional Development Conference held Jan. 30 - Feb. 1 in Cincinnati. She received a 25-year pin from OMEA President-elect Dr. Ann Usher prior to a performance by the OMEA All-State Choir, which featured 160 selected high school students and included EHS senior Troy Hackathorn. Carroll said teaching music is something she enjoys and the time has simply flown by. “I’m blessed to get to do what I love,” she said. “I got to network with others in the field and people we see at OMEA events,” she added. Carroll reunited with her former music professor, Dr. Stephen Gage from the Dana School of Music at Youngstown State University, who shared some sage words that she finds meaningful today. “He said [a teacher] is someone who instills a love of music, whether it’s to pursue a career or education in it or who enjoys listening to it. You have to get
Minerva soloists earn honors
Dani Carroll, vocal music director at Edison High School, who was honored for 25 years of service in music education during the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) Professional Development Conference in Cincinnati, is pictured at left with OMEA President-Elect Dr. Ann Usher.
that love somewhere,” Carroll recalled. “They love what they do and get to do a hobby for a career. His mantra is ‘Be Kind. Do Your Best. Love Music.’” Carroll, a 1991 graduate of Edison North High School, also sang in the OMEA All-State Choir as a senior and attending the festivities was a return to familiar territory. After graduation, she pursued her degree at Youngstown State University and taught her first year in War-
ren City Schools, followed by three years in the Steubenville City School District before returning to her roots at Edison, where she has remained for the past 21 years. Carroll has actively led school musical productions and cabarets, OMEA solo and ensemble choirs and taught a music appreciation class through College Credit Plus. In her free time, she also directs the Friends community singing group.
Four Minerva High School instrumental music students received superior (I) ratings for their solos at the recent District 8 solo and ensemble contest held at Massillon Washington High School. The superior soloists (from left) are Kaela Bartley, clarinet; Mary Vaughan, alto saxophone; Joey Thewes, snare drum, and Brendan Bennett, alto saxophone. Other Minerva High School instrumental soloists who received excellent (II) ratings included:
Cole Castle, oboe; Hannah Bragg, clarinet, and Ella Granat, flute. A mallet ensemble and a snare drum trio also received superior (I) ratings while a saxophone trio received an excellent (II) rating. Elliana Bowersock and Mackenzie Garvin entered the competition for comments only for their respective snare drum and alto saxophone solos. The musicians are students of Minerva’s Head Band Director Derrick Maxey.
Minerva to compete in band event The Minerva High School Wind Symphony will participate in the annual District 8 of the Ohio Music Education Association’s high school band event this Friday. Competing in Class C, the Minerva band, under the direction of Derrick Maxey, will per-
form Los Banditos by Quincy Hilliard, Beyond the Challenge by Ed Huckeby, (the Class C required number), and Quad City Stomp by Michael Sweeney. The band is scheduled to perform at 5:05 p.m. Friday in the North Canton High School
Hoover Hall of Performing Arts. The Carrollton band is not competing this year, but will hold a “Conservatory Day” Friday, March 13, with a concert that evening in the Carrollton High School Performing Arts Center.
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Card of Thanks A huge thank you to all our family and friends for the outpouring of love and comfort you showed us at the sud-
den loss of my husband and BEST friend, Bob Pierce, who passed away January 22 to be with our Lord and Savior. He will be truly missed by all who loved him. Our special thanks to Centreville Village, Crossroads Hospice and a special niece, Jenny Minor. Our love will never end. Sincerely, Rose Pierce Kenny and Tammy Pierce Kathy and Kelly Snyder Duane Mills (10p) ___________________
Carroll County Commissioners Accepting Applications for the position of Full-Time EMA/LEPC Deputy Director Applicant must have or be able to complete within one year several job-related courses. Applicant must also have a law enforcement or first responder type of background with vast knowledge of Carroll County. A more detailed job description can be obtained at https://carrollcountyohio.us/ or by emailing cmodranski@carrollcountyohio.us. Resume and application are due by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2020 to the Carroll County Commissioners 119 S. Lisbon Street, Suite 201 Carrollton, OH 44615 Carroll County is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Provider Published in The Free Press Standard on March 5 & March 12, 2020
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