The Free Press Standard, January 2, 2020

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Mickley to reduce office hours, board hears park district’s request for funds By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent

Center Twp. trustees at impasse on filling vacancy, fiscal officer resigns By GEORGETTE HUFF FPS Contributor About halfway through the meeting of the Center Township trustees before a standing-room only crowd on Monday, Dec. 23, township resident Rick Weals spoke out, insisting that trustee Matt Manfull reproach fiscal officer Pam Berardinelli for posting on her personal Facebook site her opinion that attendees at previous trustees’ meetings resembled a “mob.” Weals was interrupted by Berardinelli’s husband, Joe, who shouted that Manfull should “shut down” Weals as he had done to Mr. Berardinelli at a previous meeting. Following additional heated exchanges between the two men, Manfull, who had explained that he would not comment on anyone’s exercising their free speech rights in a public forum such as Facebook, finally had “enough,” and said so, loudly and firmly. Though brief, the incident was in keeping with the tone of the meeting which included attendees chattering among themselves while official business was being handled as well as outbursts from attendees following the reading of the minutes of the previous

meeting at which Manfull and trustee Mark Walters stated the final regular meeting of the year would be moved from Christmas Eve to Dec. 23, and that a special meeting would be held on Thursday, Dec. 26, to consider candidates to replace former trustee Kenny Skinner, who resigned on Nov. 26. Notice of the Dec. 23 and Dec. 26 meeting dates had been faxed to The Free Press Standard. Some attendees objected, saying that because Manfull had previously stated that he would not be available on Dec. 26, their understanding was that a decision would be made on Dec. 23. Amid several ongoing conversations, Manfull seemed to indicate he could be available on Dec. 26. However, in response to continued agitation, he and Walters agreed to cancel the later meeting, and went into executive session at Monday’s meeting to discuss the vacancy. At the conclusion of the executive session lasting approximately 25 minutes, Walters and Manfull announced they had not come to an agreement and will discuss the next step with the Board of Elections. Township residents who have submitted letters of interest in filling the vacancy include Zeb Casper, Robert Champer, Andy Gonda, David House-

holder, Kevin Keyser, Matt Miller, Rich Mitchell, Scott Nicholas, Larry Tasker, Rock Tolaro and Rick Weals. As the next order of business, Pam Berardinelli handed a letter to Mark Walters stating that she would resign as fiscal office effective at 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 31, three months prior to the expiration of her term. No reason was given and there was no further discussion on the matter. On another matter, Tim Thompson, a Union Township resident and owner of Carroll Asphalt, then demanded that Walters explain why he was stalling on giving Thompson information he had requested about Wood Road and Fisherman Road. Walters explained that he had brought the information to the Dec. 10 meeting, which Thompson did not attend, but did not have it on hand on Dec. 23. He asked Thompson several times why he needed it. Thompson refused to answer. During a telephone conversation on Dec. 26, to clarify the content of the material Thompson had requested, Walters explained it included an estimate of the cost to pave Wood Road

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Carroll County Commissioner Lewis Mickley informed commissioners Robert Wirkner and Jeff Ohler during the Dec. 26 meeting, that he would only be in the office for the regular meeting days of Mondays and Thursdays throughout 2020. Mickley’s term will expire at the end of 2020; he will not seek re-election. Mickley had already told the commissioners’ office clerks not to schedule anything for him on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Fridays. Mickley explained his reduced office hours at Thursday’s meeting saying, “On Jan. 1, I am going back to school.” He explained that he has enrolled in Walsh University’s accelerated degree completion program that “is designed to complete a Bachelor’s degree in about one year and a half.” He said he has completed an accounting certificate program at Stark State University that transfers into the Walsh program as a “kick start” to a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a major in accounting. Both Wirkner and Ohler said that commissioners are required to attend 52 meetings per year. However, the Ohio Revised Code states that boards of commissioners must hold at least

50 meetings per year and that individual commissioners must attend at least one meeting every 90 days. Ohler questioned Mickley about the committee responsibilities that are divided among the three commissioners, asking whether he and Wirkner would have to assume Mickley’s responsibilities, which in previous years included overseeing the dog pound, the Airport Authority Board, Carroll County Transit, Golden Age Retreat and Harcatus, as well as representing the board on statewide councils. Mickley said he would still maintain those meetings. “Well, when we decide responsibilities, we will have to take that into consideration,” Ohler said on Thursday. In a call on Friday, Ohler said he feels Mickley will attend meetings regularly. “I’m stunned. I am just stunned,” said Wirkner after Mickley’s announcement on Thursday. He reiterated the comment on Friday, saying that since “we don’t have a county administrator, all three commissioners have to work. The clerks can do some things, but only the commissioners can make certain decisions, and to be truly effective, commissioners must do more than the minimum requirement.”

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Arrest made following Amsterdam house fire By GEORGETTE HUFF FPS Contributor Chief Tyler Yoho of the Amsterdam Police Department confirmed on Dec. 26, that Merrideth Wright has been charged with aggravated arson following a fire in the early morning hours of Dec. 20 that destroyed two houses on Front Street in the village. A spokesperson for the Jefferson

County Sheriff’s Department said that, although the incident is still under investigation, further charges are not anticipated at this time. Officials could not confirm who owned either of the structures. It was indicated that Wright was living in the home where the fire started. Donations for residents who were displaced by the fire are being accepted by the Red Cross and the Urban Mission, located at 432 North Street in Steubenville.

Remember to recycle your Christmas tree

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Carrollton graduate Mike Sowko was recently honored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) with the Silver Sherman Award for distinguished performance during Hurricane Dorian.

Carrollton graduate receive NOAA’s Silver Sherman Award for work during hurricane Mike Sowko, a 1997 graduate of Carrollton High School, was recently honored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) with the Silver Sherman Award for distinguished performance during Hurricane Dorian. Hurricane Dorian devastated the Bahamas and threatened the Southeast United States this past August. Sowko, who was acting operations division chief at the time, was in charge of agency-wide operations and faced the complex challenge of messaging while there were political side-stories going

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on. The Silver Sherman Award was created in 2016 to recognize individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to NOAA’s mission, with only one award bestowed each year. Sowko’s certificated stated, “As team lead of the National Weather Service’s Operation Center, Mike Sowko distinguished himself by leading all command and control actions conducted by the center during Hurricane Dorian. With his division chief and meteorologist-in-charge on leave, Mike filled the breach ensuring the

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If you bought a live Christmas tree there are many environmentally friendly uses for your tree. The Carroll – Columbiana – Harrison Solid Waste District has announced that Christmas trees will still be accepted through Jan. 31. All live trees will be accepted free of charge; however, the tree must be free of all decorations and stands. There are five drop off points where county residents may leave their Christmas Trees. They are at the fairgrounds in Carrollton, Ohio Street in Dellroy, Lake Mohawk at the Maintenance Garage Parking Lot, the village park at Malvern, and the village building at Leesville. These trees can be used as a resting place or shelter for birds and animals

in your back yard. You can also place trees in ponds or lakes to act as a fish habitat. But they must have weights attached to weigh them down and to keep them from floating. Cinder blocks could be used. They can also be used to stop erosion washouts. Each available site will be posted with a sign saying “Recycle Your Live Christmas Tree Here”. Trees will be chipped or used for habitat. Trees will not be accepted if they are wrapped in plastic, plastic bags, or have tinsel or ornaments. Butch asks that residents remember to recycle wrapping paper, Christmas cards and boxes from Christmas too. For more information about recycling, visit www.cchenvironmental.org or call at 330-627-7311.

continuous flow of critical information and uninterrupted decision support across the agency.” Sowko, whose parents still like near Leesville Lake, is a 2002 graduate of The Ohio State University and a 2017 graduate of the American University in Washington, D.C., where he earned a master’s degree in public administration and policy. He has been employed by NOAA since 2002 and is currently a manager and the Team Lead at NOAA’s National Weather Service headquarters in Silver Spring, Md.

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COMMON PLEAS COURT (Addresses as listed on Court records) New Cases Filed Lydia N. Rogers of 541 Murray Ave., Minerva, has filed a Notice of Registration of administrative support order against Justin D. Rogers of 150 24th St. SE, Massillon. James Davis Jr. of 3775 Anderson Hill Rd. SW, New Philadelphia, has filed a Notice of Appeal against The Davy Tree Expert Co. of 1500 N. Mantua St., Kent, and the Administrator of the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation. The appeal is from a decision of a staff hearing officer of the Industrial Commission affirming the decision of district hearing officer disallowing the plaintiff’s claim for an additional condition - substantial aggravation of pre-existing facet arthrosis. Unifund CCR, LLC of Cincinnati has filed a complaint against Mark A. Ruchman of 641 Courtview Dr. SW, Carrollton, seeking judgment for $20,116.58 due on an account opened in May 2001. Stark Federal Credit Union of 4100 Dressler Rd. NW, Canton, has filed a complaint against Kenneth L. Earley of 125 E. Sandyvale Dr., Lot 39, Minerva, seeking judgment for $15,648.86 due on a plaintiff’s loanliner credit agreement executed May 6, 2014. Clerk’s Office Appointments Carroll County Clerk of Courts William R. Wohlwend has made the following appointments in the legal and title departments for 2020: Connie S. Budinsky, chief deputy clerk/administrative assistant of Clerk of Courts; Denise Smith and Carolyn Jean Javersak, deputy clerks in

Judge Michael Repella II

the legal department; Dixie K. Pavick and Leanne Riegle, deputy clerks in the title department. Complaint Dismissed The product liability complaint filed Oct. 3 by Nationwide Property and Casualty of Des Moines, Iowa, vs. Electrolux Home Products of Columbus, doing business as Frigidaire, has been voluntarily dismissed on a notice of the plaintiff. Foreclosures Referred For Mediation Hearing The foreclosure action filed Nov. 26 by Kondaur Capital Corp. of Orange, CA, vs. Billy Jack Shannon of 3534 Steubenville Rd. SE, Amsterdam, has been referred for mediation with a hearing set for March 6. The foreclosure action filed Nov. 21 by Deutsche Bank National Trust of Mount Laurel, NJ, vs. Matthew and Brandi Phillips of 650 Courtview Dr. SW, Carrollton, et al, has been referred to mediation with a hearing set for Feb. 7. Criminal Cases The case of Rita M. McElwain-Kelley, 58, of 301 Stratton Lane, Flushing, who was indicted Nov. 6 on 11 counts of illegal processing of drug documents and 11 counts of deception to obtain a dangerous drug, has been continued to Jan. 15 for an intervention in lieu of conviction hearing; $25,000 recognizance bond set Nov. 15 continued. Substantial evidence has been found that Garrett A. Kubankin, 25, of 1304 Booth St., Minerva, has violated a five-year probation imposed Feb. 14, 2019 upon conviction of breaking and entering and petty theft. However, the Court

has elected not to revoke the defendant’s community control sanctions at this time and instead ordered a modification to include a 4 to 6 month confinement to the Eastern Ohio Correctional Center. A capias has been issued for the arrest of James R. Robinson, 55, of 31533 Tunnel Hill Rd., Bowerston, for a violation of a five-year probation imposed Aug. 26, 2019, upon conviction of aggravated possession of drugs. Substantial evidence has been found that Bobbieanne M. Enis, 39, of 9027 Blade Rd., Malvern, has violated a threeyear intervention plan imposed Oct. 26, 2018, upon conviction of aggravated possession of drugs, possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia offenses. However, the Court has elected not to revoke the defendant’s treatment in lieu of conviction, but modified her community control sanctions to include a 4 to 6 month confinement to the Eastern Ohio Correctional Center, Women’s Division at Lisbon. Zachary A. Keister, 47, of 3609 Co. Rd. 75, Bergholz, has withdrawn a former not guilty plea to an Oct. 2 indictment charging him with carrying concealed weapons, receiving stolen property, possession of drugs and possessing drug abuse instruments and has entered guilty pleas to an amended indictment charging him with receiving stolen property (4th degree felony), possession of drugs (1st degree misdemeanor) and possessing drug abuse instruments (2nd degree misdemeanor). Keister was sentenced to a five-year community control program on 17 conditions,

COUNTY MUNICIPAL COURT Carrollton Police Department cases – John Chipman of 180 E. Carrollton St., Magnolia, no operators license, $100 fine, 70 costs; passing on right, $25 fine. Jaydon Shearn of Dennison, speed (50/45), $150 fine, $95 costs. Gregory Gooding of 11 Perry Rd., Carrollton, signal/change violation, $60 fine, $70 costs. Tyler Sutton of 170 W. Water St., Leesville, expired license plates, $130 bond. David Haag of 3081 Apollo Rd. NE, Mechanicstown, assured clear distance, $30 fine, $70 costs. Dog Warden’s cases – Chelsa Templeton of 6256 Anderson Dr., Malvern, dog running at large, $130 bond. Alex Mull of 3637 Steubenville Rd., Amsterdam, no dog tags, $30 fine, $70 costs. State’s Carrollton Police Department’s cases – Jennifer Brady of 8609 Maple St. SW, Sherrodsville, petty theft, $25 fine, $95 costs, 180-day jail sentence suspended on conditions. John Chipman of 180 E. Carrollton St., Magnolia, hit skip on private property, $25 fine. Sheriff’s Department cases – Zachary Taylor of Newcomerstown, no operators license,

$50 fine, $102 costs. Richard Hubbs of 3257 Arbor Rd. NE, Carrollton, two counts of driving under license suspension, both cases dismissed by Court at State’s costs for administrative purposes. Timothy Keister of 9126 Nelson Lane, Malvern, assured clear distance, $50 fine, $70 costs. State’s Minerva Police Department cases – Kevin Wingert of 743 Stafford St., Minerva, driving under suspension, $50 fine, $95 costs, 180-day jail sentence suspended on conditions. Civil Case New contract note and eviction actions filed during the past week included: Contract Note Actions FBC, Inc. of Mansfield vs. Timothy Burns of 7036 Alliance Rd., Malvern, $2,797.67. Second Round Sub, LLC, c/o Levy & Associates of Columbus vs. Jeffrey Gilkerson of 603 W. Line St., Minerva, $911.08. Synchrony Bank of Draper, UT, vs. Emmy Elliott of 431 Garfield Ave. NW, Carrollton, $768.09. Midland Credit Management, Inc. of San Diego, CA, vs. Joseph N. Hershberger of 5126 Citrus Rd. NW, Malvern,

which included 44 days in the Carroll County jail with credit for 44 days previously served. The three-year probation imposed Oct. 20, 2018, has been terminated in the case of Alan Lee Radtka, 34, of 1304 Cole Ave. SE, Canton, who was convicted Oct. 22, 2018, of carrying concealed weapons. The case of Tyler R. E. Baitinger, 27, of 6 E. Main St., Apt. B, Dellroy, who was indicted Sept. 5, 2018, for felonious assault and domestic violence, has been continued at the call of the Court; $50,000 recognizance bond set Sept. 6, 2018, has been continued. Foreclosure Dismissed The foreclosure action filed Oct. 24 by Wells Fargo Bank National Association of W. Palm Beach, FL, vs. Warren Kelm of 38 Shoshone Trail, Malvern, et al, has been voluntarily dismissed by the plaintiff. Dissolutions Granted Jennifer A. Beavers of 1318 Kaderly Dr. NW, New Philadelphia, and Jason R. Beavers of 8260 Walnut St., Sherrodsville. Bret Allen Rininger Jr. of 3002 Brussel Rd. NE, Carrollton, and Madison Grace Rininger of 4143 Fox Ave., Minerva. Charles A. Morckel of 10145 Rochester Rd., East Rochester, and Shelly M. Morckel of 1487 Canton Rd. NW, Carrollton. Wesley E. Day Jr. of 3360 Lunar Rd., Carrollton, and Vivian C. Day of 1221 Whipple Ave. SW, Canton. Divorce Granted Salvator Mario Manzella of 8166 Chalon Rd., Scio, has been granted a divorce from Rose Marie Manzella of 40703 Stewart Rd., Dade City, FL, due to incompatibility. Judge Gary L. Willen

$1,562.60. Midland Funding LLC, of San Diego, CA, vs. Brian Smith of 9087 Panama Dr. NW, Malvern, $3,711.94. Midland Credit Management, Inc. of San Diego, CA, vs. Carrie A. Phillips of 16 Glecoe Rd. NW, Dellroy, $2,483.21. Absolute Resolution Investment of Buffalo, WV, vs. Julie M. Norris of 7036 Waynesburg Rd. NW, Dellroy, $1,415.37. Midland Credit Management, Inc. of San Diego, CA, vs. Corley Brean of 2027 Mace Rd. NE, Carrollton, $1,806.72. Midland Credit Management, Inc. of San Diego, CA, vs. Melissa Coole of 6038 Caddy Rd. SW, Bowerston, $2,410.75. Midland Credit Management, Inc. of San Diego, CA, vs. Jeanetta Smith of 214 Scranton Ave, Minerva, $2,504.67. Midland Credit Management, Inc. of San Diego, CA, vs. Jon Kellogg of Box 356, Dellroy, $831.72. Midland Credit Management, Inc. of San Diego, CA, vs. Jeffrey Leyda of 9190 Bachelor Rd. NW, Waynesburg, $3,431.64. Eviction Action Corbett J. Griffin II of 507 Prospect, Minerva, vs. Cayla

and Tim Morehead and Hannah Griffin of 602 Murray Ave., Minerva. Contract Note Judgments Jefferson Capital Systems, LLC of St. Cloud, MN, from Belinda Lee Qather of 122 W. Porter St., No. 26, Malvern, $1,049.99. LVNV Funding LLC of Greenville, SC, from Cindy Weaver, also known as Cindy Sexton of 8320 Citrus Rd. NW, Malvern, $607.30. Capital One Bank of Richmond, VA, from Meranda A. Anderson of 7153 Pontiff Rd., Scio, $2,462.32. Midland Funding LLC of San Diego, CA, from Denee Wright of 1065 Arbor Rd. NE, Minerva, $1,032.47. Premier Judgment Recovery and Collections LLC of Columbus from Dianna Keister of 1226 Lincoln Ave. NW, Carrollton, $2,660.89. Eviction Action Transferred to Common Pleas Court The eviction action filed Nov. 8 by Greg Gruber of 250 Maple St., Waynesburg, vs. Brad Gruber of 1630 Frederick Ave. SW, Canton, has been transferred to the Court of Common Pleas.

Real Estate Transfers SVL Resources LLC to James J. Murray II and Pamela Murray, 22.501A, Brown Twp., 0.202A, Augusta Township, $445,000. PNC Bank National Association to Elon and Mary L. Hunsberger, Lot 166A, Lot 166, Sunset Valley, $32,000. Teresa A. and Wayne C. Gorney to Richard E. and Chantel D. Wise, 10.79A, 0.05A, Harrison Twp., $177,000. Ronald D. Edwards to Ronald

D. Edwards Trustee, Ronald D. Edwards Trust Agreement, 0.172A, Monroe Twp. Ronald D. Edwards to Ronald D. Edwards Trustee, Ronald D. Edwards Trust Agreement II, 30A, Rose Twp. Rosemarie C. Scurto to FIK Investment Corp., Lot 31, Malvern. Sarah B. Hays to Joel A. Bowman, Lot 109, Lake, Mohawk, $100,000. David S. Tucci to Ryan J.

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Dustman, Lot 21, Malvern, $84,000. Penelope L. and John S. Domenico to Penelope Domenica Trustee, John Domenico Trustee, Domenico Living Trust, 5.000A, Perry Twp. Donald R. and Mary R. Lalinsky to Roger W. Hutchison, Lot 53, Carrollton, $70,000. Gary A. Hanft Estate to Shirley A. and Terry L. Robinson, 11.133A, Monroe Twp., $258,500. Randy J. and Yvonne F. Reed to Nicholas T. and Summer R. Weese, Lot 11, Carrollton, $125,000. Edward W. and Jo Ann Hilliard to Edward W. and Jo Ann Hilliard, Lots 8 and 9, Carrollton. Herbert E. Neidig to Thomas Huff, 73.30A, Monroe Twp., $160,000. Smith Evergreen Nursery, Inc.

to Jacob Moore, 10.688A, Perry Twp., $29,000. Michael D. and Mary S. Smith to Paul C. Hazel, Lot 130, Sunset Valley, Monroe Twp., $63,000. Joseph D. and Eva J. Sheppard to Michael Dean and Mary Shannon Smith, Lot 136, Sunset Valley, $80,000. William W. Steiner II and Janet M. Steiner to David H. Laughlin and Amber E. Walters, Lots 863-864, Lake Mohawk, $28,000. Stacy I. Lau, Stacy Ionno Rodriques, John Rodriques III to Stacy Ionno Rodriques, Lot 28, Magnolia. Janice E. Young to Reuben Troyer Jr. and Susanna A. Troyer, Lots 1, 2, 48, Union Twp., $69,300. 825 Valley Street LLC to Grace Chapel of Minerva, Inc., 3.845A, $1,000,000.

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David S. Tucci, 57, and Karen S. Jackson, 57, both of 5094 Easton St., Malvern. Jason P. Foster, 20, and Hope B. Fuller, 19, both of 6070 Kensington Rd. NE, Carrollton. Brandon Colby Gray Brunk, 25, and Alyssa Marie Norr, 24, both of 5105 Pinto Rd. SE, Carrollton.

The Carroll County Recorder’s office will close at 12 noon New Year’s Eve. All recordings will need to be in the office by 11:30 a.m. to be recorded that day, according to Recorder Patricia J. Oyer. The Carroll County Auditor’s Office has announced it will be closing at noon on Tuesday, Dec. 31, for New Year’s eve. The courthouse is closed Jan. 1.

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Dog licenses are on sale now Carroll County dog licenses are on sale for the 2020 year. The cost is $14 for a one-year tag, $42 for a three-year tag, $70.00 for a kennel license and $140 for a permanent tag. Licenses can be obtained by visiting the Carroll County Auditor’s office in the Courthouse, by mailing a check for the appropriate amount to Carroll County Auditor, 119 S. Lisbon St., Suite 203, Carrollton, Ohio 44615 or on the internet by visiting www.doglicenses.us/OH/ Carroll. There is an additional $2 fee for purchasing dog licenses through the website. All applicants who acquire a kennel license must also have a valid vendor’s license. Kennel license can only be purchased at the Auditor’s office in the courthouse. Vendor’s license can be purchased at the Auditor’s office or through the Ohio Department of Taxation. Licenses can also be purchased at Carrollton Ace Hardware, 1285 Canton Rd., Carrollton; Atwood Deli, 3 S. Smith St., Dellroy; Kilgore General Store, 4276 Amsterdam Rd., Carrollton; Gordon’s Graphics Inc., 123 Reed St., Malvern; Kishman’s IGA, 202 E. High St., Minerva; Baxter’s General Store, 7339 Roswell Rd., Sherrodsville; and Rocky’s Inc., 224 Mill St., Waynesburg. Beginning Feb. 1, licenses may be purchased any time of the year at Carrollton Ace Hardware, Gordon’s Graphic’s Inc. in Malvern, Kishman’s IGA in Minerva and the Auditor’s office. Licenses will remain on sale

KASH through Jan. 31, 2020, after which late fees will apply. The Auditor’s Office is warning residents there are fraudulent websites reportedly selling Ohio dog licenses. The fraudulent websites claim to be for the whole state. A number of the details of the license requirements are wrong and it does not link to any county, which are how licenses are sold. Fairfield Computers, Carroll County’s online dog license service, found two sites that are doing this: ohiodoglicense.com and ohdog-license.com. Residents are encouraged to report the sites to https://www. mrdomain.com/abuse/ in an effort to have the sites taken down. Dog owners are encouraged to use www.doglicenses. us/OH/Carroll to purchase their dog licenses online.

Civil lawsuit filed by parents of child injured at wrestling practice A civil lawsuit has been filed by the parents of a 13-year-old Minerva boy against the Minerva Local Board of Education and its two middle school wrestling coaches. The complaint was filed Dec. 10 in Stark County Common Pleas Court listing Mark and Krystin Dailey of 9115 Arrow Rd. NW, Minerva, as the plaintiffs alleging assault, negligent infliction of serious emotional distress, intentional infliction of serious emotional distress and negligent supervision. According to the complaint, the lawsuit stems from the alleged intentional and negligent abuse, punitive actions of Minerva Middle School Coaches Nathan Smith and Jason Lutz, who are both named as defendants in the complaint. The incident reportedly took place at the conclusion of a Friday afternoon middle school wrestling practice Dec. 14, 2018, in which Smith allegedly compelled approximately 16 members of the wrestling team

to “take down” the 13-year-old boy who was told not to defend himself. The “drill” reportedly was ordered by Coach Smith after the boy returned from using the restroom during practice for what the coaches deemed to be too long. Consequently, the boy allegedly was injured by the third “take down” and was taken to a hospital emergency room for treatment because he was “suplexed”, an illegal wrestling move by a wrestler more than twice his size, according to the complaint. In the nine-page complaint filed by Canton Attorneys Jeffrey Jakmides and Julie Jakmides Mack, the Dailey’s are seeking judgment against the school board and the two coaches for compensatory damages in an amount to be proven at trial in excess of $25,000, plus punitive damages, reasonable attorney’s fee and costs of suit, costs incurred and such other and further relief as justice may require.

Carrollton Council accepts bid for wastewater project By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent During a brief meeting Wednesday, Dec. 18, Carrollton Village Council approved an emergency resolution to make temporary appropriations for payroll for January 2020. Council members also ap-

proved the bid of $63,500 from Vulcan Industries, Inc. of Missouri Valley, Iowa, for the wastewater treatment plant’s rake bar screen and sluice trough system, and authorized the Village Administrator to enter into a contract with the company. Vulcan’s bid was the lowest and met requirements. Village Council will next meet Monday, Jan. 13, 2020 at 7 p.m. in Village Hall.

Fox Twp. seat open on fair board The Carroll County Agricultural Society has an open board seat. They are looking to fill the Fox township seat. In order to be considered, the person must: live in the township; be 18 years of age or older; and hold a membership with the Carroll County Agricultural Society.

A letter of interest must submit to the Society stating why the person would like to become a director. Please submit your letter of interest by Jan. 15, 2020. It can be mailed to Carroll Co. Ag. Society, P.O. Box 263 Carrollton, OH 44615 or emailed to: secretary@carrollcountyfairohio. com.

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Commissioners discuss current, future projects By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent Carroll County Commissioner Bob Wirkner told the Board of Commissioners at the December 19 meeting that he will attend a meeting in Akron to discuss the $18 million building grant for the connector to the Route 30 project. The Ohio Department of Transportation has agreed to be the administrator of the grant. “The District 4 crew is very enthusiastic. The final engineering should be done in August of next year and we will begin purchasing the right of ways,” stated Wirkner. Commissioner Jeff Ohler reported that he is meeting with Carrollton village officials and attorneys regarding the State Route 9 sewer project. Ohler said the contractor has included some unexpected addons to the cost. With increases in that budget, Ohler isn’t sure if there will be enough funds to cover all the repairs planned for the jail. Several projects had funds allocated and set aside for them. Ohler said a few of them didn’t use all those funds and that money can be transferred to use for the capital projects. Those funds are not in the general fund and can be used for other projects. “We have a contingency fund and it has not all been used,” said Wirkner.

Ohler said the project budget had not included funds to house prisoners at another facility while the water and sewer is shut off to the jail for repairs. Ohler said that he is working with the courts to enable the prisoners to have their hearings and court dates done through video. That would save the county a great deal in transportation funds when the prisoners need to be in court. “I’ve been questioned about disability compliance in the jails. Sheriff Williams said that he does not know of a single case where someone was sent to jail who was handicapped and needed special access,” said Ohler. “We need to satisfy the compliance. We have an agreement for Tuscarawas County to house the inmates. The present doors are not wide enough. There isn’t room between the bars and the toilets to do it. We need to upgrade what we can with the plumbing,” said Ohler. Following a request to vacate Monroe Alley and an unnamed alley in Leavittsville, a public hearing was held at 9:30 Thursday morning in commissioners’ board room and the two alleys were vacated. Commissioners viewed the property on December 16. No one attended the public hearing, and no one voiced any disagreement over the vacation. “No properties will be landlocked and there were residents on hand that voiced no objection to the alley vacation,” said

Wirkner. Modranski reported that a sheriff department vehicle and an impounded vehicle will be sold in the future. Commissioners approved continuing to sell items on GOVDEALS and authorized the legal advertising needed. Clerk Supervisor Christopher Modranski reported to the board that by using GOVDEALS to sell equipment and vehicles no longer needed by the county, they had a total of $56,747 to add to the general fund. The county yielded $11,637 in 2017 and $46,800 in 2018. Modranski said that the county sold computers, furniture, a motor home, cars, SUV’s and three trucks. One of the most unusual items was the sale of the former morgue in the jailhouse basement. In other business commissioners: - ANNOUNCED the courthouse will be closed Wednesday, December 25 and Wednesday, January 1. - AUTHORIZED an application for a grant for the Local Emergency Planning Commission for funding that could be used for salaries. The county received $14,000 last year. - APPROVED an application for a 2020 Wellness grant from the County Employee Benefits Consortium through the county health department. The county prosecutor has already approved it for form and function.

Brown Local BOE increases teachers’ supplemental salaries Brown Local’s Board of Education at Malvern has set Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. for their annual organizational/regular meeting. Tami Hulit has been appointed president pro tem effective Jan. 1. At the Board’s Dec. 16 meeting, members approved an increase in the supplemental salaries in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code’s minimum base salary for teachers. According to Brown Local Treasurer James Carman, the increase ranges from $50 to $100 depending on the position held and years of service. In other action, the Board: - APPOINTED Board Member Ron Ruegg as Brown Local’s

member to the R. G. Drage governing board for 2020; - APPROVED additional time for Bessie Stanojevic, an aide; - APPROVED Ethan Smith as a student worker at minimum wage; - APPROVED a supplemental contract for Llyn Simpson as a Math Team shared advisor; - APPROVED Katie Spencer for a Home instructor at an hourly salary of $22.49; - APPROVED additional time at $22.49 per hour for the following: Carly Baudendistel, Fred Bigham, Stephanie McNutt, Jessica Simms, Llyn Simpson and Tiffany Smith, all Building Local Teachers; Al-

yson Lutz, Shannon Schmidt and Llyn Simpson, Math Committee; - APPROVED Jenna Wittwer and Katie Spencer to the Literary Team for the 2018-19 school year at an hourly rate of $22.13; - APPROVED bills in the amount of $351,091.60 for November; - APPROVED a budget and purpose statement for HER Club; - HEARD a group of teachers speak about the current reading program used by the school district; - HELD an executive session to discuss personnel with no action.

Edison receives nearly $500,000 to improve students’ education, health The Edison Local School Dis- and mental health services. eral months while working with trict has been awarded nearly $500,000 dollars in federal funding to bolster telecommunications and improve education and health for students and families living in rural areas. The district gained the Rural Utilities Service District Learning and Telemedicine (RUS-DLT) grant through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development for $498,015 while Edison kicked in a $75,000 local match. District Administrative Assistant Fatima Smuck, who submitted the grant with technology coordinator Rachael Granatir, said it will help acquire equipment to provide educational programs, instruction and information to students and teachers who are located in rural areas. The funding also includes a telemedicine component to help district families who are unable to access medical

“Our project aims to address critical needs identified including expanding opportunities for students to access STEM resources; providing students with access to STEM industry leaders and mentors; implementing information technology programs; expanding our current course offerings; expanding our current counseling services for students, and providing professional development for staff to help address student mental health and opioid issues,” Smuck said. Officials applied for the competitive grant last spring and Smuck said they were first-time recipients. She noted that students and their families will greatly benefit from the distance learning and STEM courses as well as the counseling services. “We are hoping to start our programs soon. The programs were developed over a period of sev-

our partners in education, which includes The Village Network, Eastern Gateway Community College and Franciscan University of Steubenville,” she concluded. “The grant will allow us to offer the needed medical and mental health services for our students as well as expand our courses to include more STEM classes. We are excited that we received this grant and the opportunities we have to work with other agencies to help our families,” Smuck added. The grant will impact about 2,600 students, teachers and parents in Belmont and Jefferson counties and USDA officials believe it will help level the playing field for rural students and also bridge the gap between urban-based healthcare specialists and residents living in remote areas for whom time and travel may present significant challenges.

Minerva BOE sets organizational meeting Minerva Local Board of Education has set their annual organizational meeting for Monday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. Board Member Robert Yeagley was appointed as president pro tem for the reorganization. A public forum will be held at 6:45 to discuss the proposed calendar for the 2020-21 school year, according to District Treasurer Larry Pottorf. At the board’s Dec. 16 meeting, members approved participation in the Ohio School Boards Association’s legal assistance fund for 2020 and the purchase of a 77-passenger school bus from Truck Sales &

Service at cost of $93,578. Expenditures for November in the amount of $2,772,739 were approved along with a new fund (536 Title I School Improvement Grant). The corresponding amended certificate of available resources and appropriations were also adjusted for the new grant fund, the Treasurer said. In other business, the Board: - APPROVED a one-year contract for Holly Kincaid, MES playground aide for the 2019-20 school year; - ACCEPTED the resignation of Hunter Morgan as a playground aide effective Nov.

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30; - APPROVED a supplemental contract for Jacob Eberling, strength and conditioning winter for 2019-20 school year. - RECOGNIZED State qualifiers for the girl and boys cross country teams.

PARK from PG. 1 In another matter, Carroll County Parks District Director Dale Alexander asked for help with funding the county’s parks. “The levy did not pass. The Community Park funds have dwindled away,” stated Alexander, explaining that he will have to make a 30% reduction in staffing at Bluebird Park. Currently, staffing includes Alexander as a full-time employee and two part-time employees. In addition to electrical work that has been put off, “we have to start thinking of buildings; they need painted, windows need glazed, we need to keep up,” he said, noting that the restroom project is nearly completed. The Parks District will not seek a levy in 2020, but may place one on the ballot in 2021. He requested $75,000 from the commissioners to help main-

tain the parks. Wirkner advised Alexander that $75,000 is not readily available in the budget. Ohler suggested that Alexander work with the county auditor and discuss establishing a project line for grants to support the parks. “It is premature to make grants until we do the budget. We have an unknown cost to house prisoners,” Ohler said, referring to the program currently underway to update the county jail. While the sewer lines are being replaced and new fixtures installed, there will be no electric or water at the jail. Prisoners will have to be housed at another county jail at a per diem fee per prisoner. The total cost is unknown at this time. The jail project is expected to take about four months to complete, and prisoners will need

to be housed elsewhere for only a few days at a time at various points in the project. “We’d like to help with a grant, but we have to wait and see what the jail costs are going to be. The cost of the jail project is more than what was anticipated,” said Ohler. In other business, commissioners: - MET in special session Dec. 27 to finalize the budget. Mickley had informed Ohler and Wirkner that he would be unable to attend the meeting. - APPROVED vacating Monroe Alley and an unnamed alley in Leavittsville. - RECEIVED the dog pound report showing seven impounded, three adopted out, one redeemed, none destroyed, two citations for no license and no citations for running at large. FPS Contributor Georgette Huff contributed to this article.

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at $2,003,225.19 in Unified Bank and $1,644,941.19 in Star Ohio. The balance of the Star Construction Fund was reported at $5,047,092.04 and the balance in the US Bank at $17,089,567.07. - Approved donations as follows: $100 from TVU Graphics to junior high cheerleading; $5,948 from Carroll County Coon Hunters for senior passports; $102.71 from Gooding’s Nursery in products and services; $300 from Rob and Michele Higgenbotham for each girls’ and boys’ basketball; $1,350 from Diversified Engineering Inc. for boys’ basketball and $33 from an anonymous donor to Share a Christmas. - Approved transfers from the class of 2019 to the HS principal account in the amount of $1,240 and $1,088.81 to the class of 2020. - Approved the January 1, 2020 minimum wage increase from $8.55 per hour to $8.70 per hour. The wage increase will affect bus drivers who are paid minimum wage for extra trip “sitting time”. - Approved the certified staff resignation of Mary Ann Adkins as a first-grade teacher, effective Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, due to health/personal reasons. - Approved the supplemental resignation of Mary Ann Adkins as HS Cheerleading Coach, basketball, effective Dec. 20, 2019. - Approved the supplemental employment of Chelsea Edwards as high school Cheerleading Coach, basketball, for the 2019-20 school year at a stipend of $2,641.17. - Approved a one-year limited contract to Kristen Kortz, educational aide, effective Nov. 14, 2019 through Nov. 13, 2020. - Approved a second one-year probationary contract to Richard Mutton, custodian, effective Jan. 2, 2020 through Jan. 1, 2021. - Approved a second one-year

probationary contract to Beth Kinsey, custodian, effective Jan. 2, 2019 through Jan. 2, 2021. - Approved the reimbursement for mileage to Jennifer Healey of $9.86 daily (17 miles times .58 per mile) to transport her child to and from school. - Approved the certified reassignment of Heather Wilson to a first-grade teacher for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year. - Approved the addition of Abigail Cessna to the Certified Substitute list for the 2019-20 school year. - Approved the second and final reading to the revised Board policies. - Approved the reappointment of Chris Bower as the President Pro-Term for the organization meeting to be held in January 2020. - Approved the reappointment of Mrs. Patricia Caldwell of 7135 Crane Rd. SW, Sherrodsville, OH 44675 to the Bowerston School District Public Library Board of Trustees. - Approved the certified resignation of Howard (Mike) Winland. - Approved the creation of student activity accounts for boys’ and girls’ bowline. - Approved a field trip for the Leaders of Tomorrow to Kent State Tuscarawas on Feb. 21, 2020, for students in grades 11 and 12. - Approved the Ohio School Boards Association 2020 membership with the following fees: Annual membership dues $4,142; OSBA Briefcase Subscription $145 and OSBA School Management Subscription $200. - Approved the Ohio School Boards Association Legal Assistance Fund resolution. - The next meeting of the Conotton Valley Board of Education will be an organizational meeting to be held Thursday, Jan. 2 at 7 p.m., at the Administration Office in Sherrodsville.

Pipeline’s request for tax reduction would affect CV’s Rocket Center project FPS Correspondent LEESVILLE - At the December meeting of the Conotton Valley Board of Education, Superintendent Todd Herman advised the Board that Rover Pipeline had filed a request for a 43% reduction of their Public Utility Property tax valuation, which, if awarded, could drastically reduce the scope/programming offered in the Rocket Center Project. Herman told the Board that this request was filed December 6, the last allowable date for Rover to file, and that this was one item that Rover had advised in their public meetings to gain support for the building of the pipeline, that they would not do. A lengthy discussion took place. Board member Kevin Willoughby reported that he had begun researching similar cases and was finding that most often only a partial reduction in the valuations are awarded. Treasurer Denise Ketchum provided an updated forecast of financials for the project showing a “worst case” scenario that, if the appeal was awarded in its entirety, would have the district needing $200,000 per year for the project by 2023. Board President Chris Bower suggested implementing the bidding project as planned, as it is timely, and adjustments could be made to the project along the way, if necessary. Herman further advised that there are no timeline requirements for the Tax Commissioner to act on this appeal, “but we are hoping for an expedited decision in the next couple of months”. The Board ultimately agreed to proceed with the bidding. In other action the Board: - Approved expenditures totaling $668,226.63. Heard mutual fund balances reported

CENTER from PG. 1 that the trustees had submitted with an application for a paving grant. Walters indicated he had second thoughts about giving the estimate to Thompson due to the possibility that Thompson might bid on future paving projects in Center Township, then added that he didn’t know why Thompson continued to press him for the estimate when Walters knew he had already been given a copy by the township’s incoming fiscal office, Carolyn Leggett. The Free Press Standard has learned that Leggett gave the

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quote to Thompson at the Nov. 26 meeting, refusing to say how she obtained it. Following adjournment of the Dec. 23 meeting, Thompson allegedly told Joe Berardinelli that Manfull had given the paving estimate to Leggett, and then asked Berardinelli to keep that information to himself. Manfull could not be reached for comment prior to The FPS press deadline on Friday, Dec. 27. In other business at the Dec. 23 meeting:

-LEARNED the township will be reimbursed $14,001.01 from the Ohio Emergency Management Agency for road damage from heavy rains in June 2019. -PAID bills in the amount of $48,586.92. -DECIDED to not allow cremation urns to be set on the floor of the mausoleum in Westview Cemetery. -NOTED that Prosecuting Attorney Steven Barnett has “two other issues in front of ” complaints about junk cars in Center Township.

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Obituaries

Looking Back Compiled by Don Rutledge

David Lee Stout

Linda E. Amelung

David Lee Stout, 56, of Kensington, OH, passed away Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 at Caprice Health Care Center. He was born in Canton, OH, Feb. 4, 1963. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Mary Stout, and his brothers, Woody and Dan stout of Carrollton. He is survived by his sisters, Joyce Clark of MI, and Regina (Bud) Grygo of Toronto, OH. David was an auctioneer for 35 years. He loved country music and going to Jamboree in the Hills. He will be missed by his family, auction family and many friends. A private burial will be held at the convenience of the family.

Linda E. Amelung, 77, of Malvern, died Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019 in Aultman Compassionate Care. She was born Dec. 12, 1942 in Augusta to Earl and Lucy (Fisher) Dinger. She is survived by her children, Kevin (Lisa) Amelung of Dover, Tracy Amelung of Malvern, and Matt (Trisha) Amelung of Hilton Head, SC; 3 sisters, Jean Schindler of Kensington, Sandy Flanagan of N. Canton, and Stephanie Sutton of Augusta; 3 brothers, Richard (Ellen) Dinger of Augusta, Ron (Sheila) Dinger of Augusta, and Dennis (Connie) Dinger of Minerva; 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 30 at 12:00 noon in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home with Rev. Allen Hill officiating. Burial was held in Augusta Cemetery. Calling hours were one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral home. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www. gotschalfuneralhome.com.

Renetta Rose Claypool Renetta Rose Claypool, 64, of Carrollton passed away at Mercy Medical Hospital on Dec. 2, 2019. She was born July 8, 1955, in Alliance, OH, daughter of the late Violet Eloise Magill and Henry Harrison Barringer. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Wendell Claypool; a daughter, Sabre Meskell of Salem; a son, Tim Claypool of Carrollton; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; four brothers and five sisters (one who has passed away). Renetta attended Malvern Local Schools. Her hobbies included needle point with canvas, trichem painting, crocheting, and sewing. She was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family. Renetta loved watching soaps, some including “Days of Our Lives” and “Little House on the Prairie.” She loved listening to Elvis and had a love for owls. Renetta will be greatly missed by many people. She had such high spirits and put her mark on everyone that she had in her life.

Richard Dean ‘Dick’ Williamson Richard Dean “Dick” Williamson, of Carrollton, passed away at home after a lengthy illness, on December 24, 2019, at the age of 65 years. Born on January 30, 1954 to Wayne “Jake” and the late Dorothea (Johnson) Williamson. A 1972 graduate of Carrollton High School, Dick went on to retire from RKW North America in Franklin, KY in 2016. He was an avid outdoorsman and a member of The Pelican Club where he attended events with his father. Dick also enjoyed attending tractor pulls and Carrollton Warriors football games. Prior to his illness, Dick was a licensed pilot and owned a single engine Cessna. He is survived by his parents, Wayne and Edna, his wife of 14 years, Karen (Simpson), daughters Kaysey Newbold and Tasha (Cody) Poole, grandchildren Nadia Pryor, Kashton and Branson Tonn, and Camden and Paisley Poole. Dick will be lovingly remembered by his siblings, Debbie (Jim) Bernard, David and Mark Williamson, Charlene Russell, numerous nieces and nephews, and extended family and friends. In lieu of flowers, Dick’s family asks for donations to be made in his name to the American Cancer Society or the American Lung Association. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Perry Twp. trustees to meet Jan. 13, 21 The first meeting of the Perry Twp. Board of Trustees for 2020 will be Monday, Jan. 13, at 6 p.m. at the township hall, 154 Amsterdam Rd. SE, Per-

rysville. The following meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 21, same time and same location, according to Marcia Trushel, Perry Twp. Fiscal Officer.

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Guest Column Finding Your Ancestors By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent, Historian & Professional Genealogist

Branches that get cut off the family tree… This question has come up several times recently. What do you do when you find you’re not in your own family tree? Let me explain. Years ago, I found a connection through five generation charts on file at the Ohio Genealogical Library in Columbus. I copied the woman’s name and address down and wrote to her the next day. We both descended from the same John R. Brown, Sr. and his wife, Sarah Griffith Gassaway Brown. John was born in 1775 and Sarah was born in 1776. John’s will clearly names all his children and grandchildren. He had a son, John R. Jr. that was born in 1797 and his wife was Mary Elenor Beck Brown who was born in 1802. After John Sr. died in 1814, his son, John Jr. took care of his sister, Jane. There are clear census records for them from 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Census records from 1850 to current census records are recorded every ten years. And if you have filled out the information requested by the federal government for the U. S. Census of 2020, you answered several basic questions. Your name, your age, your occupation, your birthplace… and these were on the census records beginning in 1850 too. On these census records, there was a small column where the census taker would mark if the resident was “deaf & dumb, blind, insane, pauper or convict”. If someone in the 1800’s could not hear or speak, they were marked as deaf and dumb. In 1850, the Harrison County census record for Monroe Township lists John Brown and his family. His wife is given as Eleanor, children Rebecca, Elizabeth, Eleanor, Levi, Isaac, Martha, Eliza, and Jane. Jane was his 52-year-old sister who was deaf and could not speak. She is in their household for many years. John Brown always took care of his sister Jane and she lived in his household until her death. The lady I contacted that descended from the same John Brown was happy that we found each other. I photocopied all the records I had on this family, including wills, births, deaths, marriages and photos. I had the original wedding certificate for John and his wife, Sarah. The new cousin also photocopied many of her documents and provided me information on her branch of the family. After a few months, I was startled to receive a big thick envelope from her in the mail. She returned everything I had sent her. She had read the notation that Jane was “deaf and dumb” and said that there was no one in her family like that and we obviously are not related. She asked me not to contact her again. Well, that branch of the family was quickly removed with her

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chainsaw. She had no explanation as to why I had her great, great, great, great grandparents original marriage certificate. She had no explanation as to why her branch of the family was in the Brown Family Bible our family inherited. I never heard from her again. I have found numerous instances over the years where a family history has been published. But when someone had a relative that was hung, went to prison, was generally a bad guy, they just would not appear in the book. Sometimes families would have disagreements and siblings never spoke again or had contact with each other. And the odd branch of the family would not be included in a published family history. No one investigates a book you publish. You can put in there that you descend from the Queen of England or the King of Timbuktu. No one checks it out to make sure you have included everyone you should have. You can write anything you want in a family history and have it published. I remember one lady of a client’s family that was never mentioned anywhere. I found her. She had murdered her husband and ran off to Canada. She was described as a “buxom beauty”. But that’s another story for another day. I’ve advised every class I have taught in genealogy to always use someone else’s family history, family tree, or information found on websites including Ancestry, as a guide. You do not know if it is accurate. There is a family tree online that says my parents had six sons. That was a surprise to me and my three sisters. We had no brothers. One family history even says my grandmother married her father. Well that certainly wasn’t true either. There has been a long line of Nancy’s. They just confused a generation or two there. As for my husband’s side, he has a family line that had John who married Elizabeth. They had a bunch of children. Two were named John and Elizabeth. The first Elizabeth died young. John remarried to an Elizabeth. They had children and named two John and Elizabeth. By now the first son, John, had married and was having babies and yes, you guessed it. He had a John and Elizabeth. We think we will save that branch of his tree to research when we have absolutely nothing else we can think of to do. Please let me know if I can be of any help with your family research. Write or email me at The Free Press Standard, P.O. Box 37, Carrollton, OH or fps44615@yahoo.com.

60 YEARS AGO From 1959 FPS Files Carrollton’s 1960 village council included Village Treasurer Alvah Hill, Councilmen Harry Winters, Joe Butler, Richard Shotwell, John Ashton, Willis Dillon and Ronald Cole; Village Clerk Paul Grove and Mayor Robert Frampton. Members of Carrollton’s Board of Public Affairs were Elwood Rhurak, W. B. Downes and Walter Flenniken. John Richard Johnson of Carrollton and James Lee Iler from Marion, formerly of Carrollton, filled Carroll County’s 117th induction call into the armed services. Carrollton High School’s featured 1960 basketball players were Jim Schoch and Dick Coffy. 50 YEARS AGO From 1969 FPS Files Mike Dawson of Carrollton met his goal of flying an airplane alone on his 16th birthday when he completed a solo flight at the Carroll County Airport. Robert R. Saltsman of Winter Park, FL, formerly of Carrollton, accepted a position as president of Petit Foods, Inc. at Doylestown, OH.
 Reserve cheerleaders at St. Edward High School were Ann Ostarchvic, Paula Romano, Barbara Geiger (captain), Joan Kraft and Beth Crowe. Members of Conotton Valley High School’s reserve basketball team, coached by Richard Cercone, included Mike Fierbaugh, Rusty Lee, Denny Newell, Mike Monigold, Carl Mahaffey, Roger Strawser, Steve Bowling, Rick Zantene, Larry Baker, John Lawhun, Steve Stoker, Robbie Robinson and Sam Jones. 40 YEARS AGO From 1979 FPS Files Dr. Glenn C. Dowell, known as Carrollton’s Dean of Physicians, retired after establishing a medical practice in Carrollton in 1928. The Carroll County Prosecuting Attorneys’ office officially took over the county’s Bureau of Support. Betty Davis was sworn in by Carrollton Mayor Lynn R. Fox as village clerk-treasurer. The Malvern Hornets basket team, coached by Dan Dennis, put an even 100 points through the hoops to the visiting Stanton Local Red Riders 29 points. 30 YEARS AGO From 1989 FPS Files James S. Myers was elected chairman of the Carrollton Board of Public Affairs, succeeding Dave Scott. Rev. Maurice LeRoy Antram, former Presbyterian minister who served churches in Amsterdam, Bergholz, Malvern, Mechanicstown, Glade Run and Augusta in Carroll County, died at the age of 89. Minerva was expected to have a Hardees Restaurant by spring upon the purchase of properties at 709 and 715 E. Lincoln Way by Sparta Food Systems of North Carolina. The Edison South Wildcats wrestling team upped their record to 3-2 with a big 58-9 win over Buckeye Southwest. 20 YEARS AGO From 1999 FPS Files A photo of a portion of the over 100 people who attended a New Years Eve Millennium party at the Days Inn was published on page 1 of the Jan. 6, 2000, issue of The FPS. Jeffrey Kapron was re-elected president of Malvern Village Council. Carrollton High School’s Academic Challenge team was pictured with their advisor, Ronn Vrabel. Members included Alecia Boyce, Jason Autry, Chris Day, Jessica Wright, Josh Brooks, Dominick Olivito, Wes Frew, Chris Taylor and Bill Dycus. Carrollton’s Lady Warriors prevailed over the Tusky Valley girls basketball team, winning from behind 34-26 with Meri Brace leading all scorers with 13 points and Beth McAbier adding 10 for the Warriors. 10 YEARS AGO From 2009 FPS Files Malvern Village Council welcomed a new mayor and councilwoman. Steve Adams began his first term as mayor and Kathy Ritter her first term on council. The Spanish Club at Edison High School donated poinsettias to Charity Hospital to help brighten the days of those who were ill. Malvern 6th grade students and teachers collected items to send to local military members stationed overseas. They posed for a picture of the group with a large American flag. The three Warrior matmen who were undefeated in the annual Wheeling Park Duals tournament with an 8-0 record included Joey Miller, Kevin Malone and Jordan Burkhart.

Throwback Photo Published Jan. 7, 1960 in The Free Press Standard

Bench Warrants

Issued by Judge Campbell A bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of William Offenberger of 3040 13th St. NW, Canton, for failure to provide documentation or report to jail regarding his child support contempt.

Miss Carol Johnston, a junior at Lake Erie College in Painesville, embarked on the European-bound liner, S.S. Liberté Dec. 28 for the Lake Erie College winter term abroad for all juniors. Miss Johnston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen T. Johnston of Carrollton, will study on a college project for a full college term at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark and will live with a family native to the area.

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SkillsUSA members stand in front of the non-perishable food donations prior to unloading them at the distribution location.

BCC students bicycles, food and more for T-4-C’s Share-A-Christmas Buckeye Career Center’s annual bicycle drive to benefit T-4-C’s Share-A-Christmas has exceeded all previous years. The community and BCC students collected 214 bikes with 159 bikes benefiting Share-AChristmas. Because this number was higher than the family requested bike totals, the remaining bikes will be given to area schools for students in need. The high number was achieved through the generosity of community members, BCC Adult Education EMT students, Tango and Gatti, the village of Dennison, the city of Uhrichsville, and many individual contributors. In comparison, BCC contributed 50 bikes to the effort in 2018.

While many new bikes were donated, some of the used bikes required minor repairs, which were completed by the high school Commercial Truck, Ag. & Diesel, and Auto Technology students and instructors. This is the 28th year that BCC has held a holiday bicycle drive. BCC SkillsUSA chapter co-advisor Rick Strimbu has been a part of the bike drive for the past 27 years and he believes community is on the rise. “To see a record setting year is heartwarming after experiencing several years of declining numbers of bikes,” said Strimbu. “A special thanks goes to the staff and students of the Indian Valley FFA for all the work they do with WJER for their Toy

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Amsterdam Community Church of God Pastor David Guess Main Street, Amsterdam Phone 740-543-3927 Sunday Worship 10:30 A.M. & 7 P.M. Children’s Programs Wednesday 10:30 A.M. and 7 P.M. Kilgore Evangelical Church 8114 Germano Rd. S.E. Amsterdam Sunday School 10 A.M. Worship 11 A.M. Eve. 6 P.M. Wed. Bible Study 7 P.M. 330-739-5035 AUGUSTA Augusta Christian Church 8150 Andora Rd., NE, Augusta Phil Fairchild Phone 330-738-3302 Sunday School 9:30 A.M. Worship 10:30 A.M. BERGHOLZ Bergholz Faith Community Church Pastor Chad Thompson Rt. 524, Bergholz Phone 740-768-2835 Worship 10:45 A.M. CARROLLTON Baxters Ridge United Methodist Church Rev. Richard Wallace Office: 330-735-3187 4006 Jade N.W., Carrollton Sunday School 9:30 A.M. Worship Service 10:30 A.m. (Handicap Accessible) Carroll United Presbyterian Church Rev. Lewis Johnston 265 Second St. S.W. Carrollton Phone 330-627-4109 Sunday Worship 9:15 A.M. Carrollton Baptist Temple Pastor: David L. Powell 1211 Lincoln Ave. N.W., Carrollton Phone 627-5124 Sunday School 10 A.M. Worship 11 A.M., 6 P.M. Wed. 7 P.M. Wed. Kings Kids & Youth 6:30 P.M. Free transportation for all services Carrollton Bible Chapel “Community Fellowship in Jesus Christ” Senior Pastor Dr. Chuck Wilson 365 Steubenville Rd. S.E. Carrollton Phone 627-7376 Sunday School 9:30 A.M. Sunday Worship 10:30 A.M. Youth Groups Wed. 6:30 P.M.

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Drive and to Tango and Gatti for their generosity,” commented Strimbu. In addition to the bicycle drive, BCC students collected 1,490 non-perishable food items with 900 of those pieces coming solely from the Hospitality lab. The Hospitality lab also won the toy drive which garnered 224 toys. Hospitality students will be honored with a pizza party later this week. The bike, toy, and food drives were all sponsored by SkillsUSA. Leadership Council also held a drive to collect socks, underwear, hats, and gloves, which resulted in 400 items donated. Those members also volunteered during the ShareA-Christmas distribution days at New Towne Mall.

There was: A Prophecy (a promise) Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a child is born, to us a Son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” A Young Girl Matthew 1:16 “And Mary was the mother of Jesus who was called the Messiah.” An Angel Luke 1:26-27 “God sent the angel Gabriel… to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph…. The virgin’s name was Mary.” An Angel Matthew 1:20-21 “An angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.” A Manger Luke 2:7 “And she wrapped Him in cloths and placed Him in a manger.” A Birth Luke 2:7 “And she gave birth to her first born, a Son.” A Proclamation Luke 2:10-14 “But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is the Messiah, the Lord. You will find the baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great company of the heavenly hosts appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven and on earth, peace to those on whom His favor rests.” A Sinless Life I Peter 2:22 “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.” A Reason for His Appearing I John 3:8 “The one who does what is sinful is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work.” A Solution to Our Sin Problem John 1:29 “The next day John saw Jesus coming toward Him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.” A Need for Our Sin Problem

Romans 3:23-24 “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. For all are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that came by Jesus Christ.” A Result of Our Sin Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” A Protest Matthew 27:22 “What shall I do, then, with Jesus who is called the Messiah?”, Pilot asked. And they all answered, “Crucify Him!” A Cruel Cross Luke 23:33 “When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified Him there.” A Request Luke 23:34 “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they are doing.” An Empty Tomb Matthew 28:5-6 “The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; He has risen, just as He said.” A Resurrection Mark 16:19 “After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, He was taken up into heaven and sat at the right hand of God.” A Great Commission Mark 16:15-18 “He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons, they will speak in new tongues, they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people and they will get well.” A question - DO YOU BELIEVE ? 1 Peter 1:18-21 “For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver and gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake. Through Him you believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and glorified Him, and so your faith and hope are in God.” Pastor Harold Barber Greenbrier Church

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Carrollton Believers Fellowship “A God Experience for the Whole Family” Pastors Frank & Fran Leghart 3006 Waynesburg Rd., Carrollton Phone 330-627-4848 Mailing address: PO Box 146, Carollton, OH 44615 Services: Sunday 10 A.M. Wednesday 7 P.M. Children’s classes & Nursery at all services BLAZEYouthMinistry-Weds.7P.M. Carrollton Church of God Pastor Jarron Fry 371 Moody Ave., Carrollton Phone 330-627-4406 Sunday Worship 10:30 A.M. carrolltonchurchofgod.org Carrollton Church of The Nazarene Rev. Grace Baughman 274 Fifth St., N.W. Carrollton Phone 330-862-8016 Sunday Worship 11 A.M. Sunday School 10 A.M. Chestnut Ridge United Methodist Church Pastors Lee Iden 1177 Cinder Rd. NE, Carrollton Phone 330-614-4395 Sunday Worship 11:45 A.M. Church of Christ (Christian Disciples) Mark Statler 353 Moody Ave. S.W. Carrollton Phone 627-4451 Worship 10:00 A.M. Sunday School 9 A.M. The Family Worship Center Full Gospel Church Pastor Diana Bowling-Ruoff 225 N. Lisbon St., Carrollton Phone 330-627-5589 Sunday Worship 10:00 A.M. Children’s Church after Praise & Worship Wed. Night Prayer 7-8:00 P.M. First United Methodist Church Rev. Kimberly Arbaugh, Senior Pastor JP Snyder, Associate Pastor 253 S. Lisbon, Carrollton, 627-7671 Sunday School 9:30 A.M. Worship 8:30 A.M., 11 A.M. yellowbrickchurch.org The Bridge (Carroll County Fairgrounds) Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Harsh Bible Church Minister Ed Good 4236 Lunar Rd., Carrollton Phone 330-494-7559 Sunday School 9:30 A.M. Worship 10:30 A.M. Sunday Evening Service 6 P.M. Wednesday Bible Study 7 P.M.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dellroy Church of the Nazarene Pastor Damon Spurgeon 7 Liberty St., Dellroy Phone 735-2609 Sunday School 9:30 A.M. Worship 10:30 A.M. Wed. Kids ROCK 5:30-7 p.m. Ladies Bible study 6-7:30 p.m Youth group 6:30-8 p.m.

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

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Seventh-day Adventist Pastor William Rodriguez 450 12th St., Carrollton 330-627-7777 or c: 440-465-4299 brboggess@juno.com SaturdayServices Sabbath School 2 P.M. Church Service 3 P.M. Thursday Bible Study @ 6:30 p.m. Handicap accessible Trinity Lutheran Church Rev. Andrew Riggs 275 N. Lisbon, Carrollton Phone 627-4840 Worship 11 A.M. Sunday School 9:45 A.M. Wesley Community Chapel Rev. Gordon Warner 569-12th St. N.W. Carrollton Phone 627-2917 Sunday School 9:45 A.M. Worship 10:45 A.M. Sunday Evening Service 6 P.M. Wednesday 7 P.M. Youth and children ministries VoAsh Lake Chapel Non-Denominational Church 6702 Morningside Dr. SW, Carrollton Pastor Ben Boggess Worship: Sunday, 10 a.m. Bible Study: Monday, 6:30 p.m.

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

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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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Sherry’s Book Corner Hello everyone! Wow! We have a whole new year to look forward to! I hope we can all make the best of every day and find happiness around every corner. My hope for you this year is that you find beauty in everything you see, and in the people you meet. And... if you take me up on my ideas, I’m going to keep you pretty busy! My first project idea is embroidery. I learned how to embroider many years ago. Once I learned how to embroider, I found it to be fun and very relaxing. Before I was born, my mom embroidered pillowcases for her and my dad. When they were first married my dad was in the Army. After she became pregnant with me, she embroidered to keep busy because they lived on an Army base in Aberdeen, Maryland. I still have a beautiful piece of black silk fabric she started to work

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on and never finished after I was born. Maybe someday I will finish it in her memory. Until next time, think of all the things you can embroider! Happy New Year! Your friend, Sherry Sherry Kline Bolitho Adult Book Title: Reader’s Digest Complete Guide To Embroidery Stitches Embroidery by Jennifer Campbell and Ann-Marie Bakewell Publisher: The Reader’s Digest Association, Inc. Price: $22.95 Available at the Carroll County District Library Book cover states it offers photographs, diagrams, and instructions for over 260 stitches. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned stitcher, this book is a useful tool you’ll fall back on time and time again. Each stitch features easyto-follow, step-by-step instructions for you to follow. Also included are special sidebar features that provide special historical or background information. Helpful hints are also given to help your work go more smoothly. There is a chapter on what to do with your finished piece and how to care for it. If done properly, your project will last for many years.

Church to offer Life Line Screening Jan. 8 Residents living in and around Carrollton can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Carrollton Baptist Temple will host this community event on Jan. 8. The site is located at 1211 Lincoln Ave. N.W. in Carrollton. Screenings can check for: • The level of plaque buildup in

your arteries, related to risk for heart disease, stroke and overall vascular health. • HDL and LDL Cholesterol levels • Diabetes risk • Bone density as a risk for possible osteoporosis • Kidney and thyroid function, and more. Screenings are affordable, convenient and accessible for wheelchairs and those with trouble walking. Free parking is also

available. Packages start at $149, but consultants will work with you to create a package that is right for you based on your age and risk factors. Also ask about our Wellness Gold Membership Program which allows customers to get all the screenings they need now, but pay $19.95 a month. Call 1-877-237-1287 or visit our website at www. lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required.

Events Calendar ONGOING EVENTS FREE CLOTHING giveaway to anyone who needs it every 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Dellroy Church of the Nazarene from 9 a.m. noon. Anyone welcome. BLUE CREW Prayer Walk in Dellroy every other Wednesday at 6 p.m. Check Christ Community Church calendar at

loveled.org or Facebook posts for specific Prayer Walks. Have a prayer request? Contact 330735-2127 or cccmsa@loveled. org. CAREGIVER SUPPORT Group at The Friendship Center, 100 Kensington Rd. NE, from 2-4 p.m. every 3rd Monday of each month. For more info. call Pat Lake, RN at 800-

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On Campus MEGAN HILL of Carrollton has earned a Master of Education, Learning and Technology degree from Western Governors University, an online, nonprofit university.

Three service members spend Christmas with family Three area service members returned home to spend the holidays with family. On leave for Christmas, the trio made a point to visit their 101-year-old great-grandmother Evelyn (German) Jones from Dellroy.

Aultman Hospital will present the following free HealthTalks programs during the month of January. Jan. 9: ABCs of Medicare will be presented by a representative from AultCare’s PrimeTime Health Plan at Aultman Alliance Community Hospital at 6 p.m. Learn what people need to know as they approach Medicare eligibility. This educational meeting will help individuals and their loved ones navigate through the Medicare network as they prepare for tomorrow. Jan. 16: ABCs of Medicare will be presented by a representative from AultCare’s PrimeTime Health Plan at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital at 6 p.m. Learn what people need to know as they approach Medicare eligibility. This educational meeting will help individuals and their loved ones navigate through the Medicare network as they prepare for tomorrow. Jan. 17: Healthy Eating in the New Year will be presented by Maria Gillio, RDN, LD, at Aultman Alliance Community

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Jan. 29: Weight Management will be presented by Heather Nist-Weisel, MA, RDN/LD, at North Canton Medical Center at 6 p.m. Managing weight can be a struggle. Learn five tried and true techniques to help with losing weight, and more importantly, keeping the weight off. Presentations are held at the following locations: North Canton Medical Center, Entrance A, 6046 Whipple Ave. NW, North Canton Aultman Alliance Community Hospital, 200 E. State St., Alliance Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital, 659 Boulevard, Dover. Presentations are for educational purposes only and do not in any way constitute professional advice. All programs are free and open to the public. Seating is limited, and reservations are required. For more information or to make reservations, call 330-754-4508 or sign up online at www.aultman. org/healthtalks.

Senior Center Menus Jan. 6-10 Carrollton Friendship Center Malvern Nutrition Site Sherrodsville Lions Club Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. daily. Cost is $2. For reservations, call the Friendship

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Gospel singer Dan Keeton to perform Sunday at area churches Three area churches will present Gospel singer Dan Keeton’s Christmas concerts this weekend. Keeton will perform for the Bergholz and Chestnut Ridge United Methodist Churches on Sunday, Jan. 5, at 10:30 a.m. at the Bergholz Fire Station House, 724 Monroe St., Ber-

gholz. A covered-dish lunch will follow. The Perrysville United Methodist Church will host Keeton at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, at its church on state Route 164, Perrysville. The public is invited to both performances.

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FPS Photo | Vanessa Cercone Carrollton senior Adam Chaney (black jersey) drives to the basket and his defended by Minerva’s Shea Common. Chaney finished with 14 points in the Warriors win.

MINERVA - The Carrollton boys basketball team improved to 4-2 on the season and 2-0 in Eastern Buckeye Conference (EBC) action following a nine-point (50-41) victory over the Minerva Lions Friday, Dec. 20 Carrollton is now the only team in the EBC to remain perfect in league action. “If you’re going to contend for a league title, you have to win some on the road, and we did that tonight,” Carrollton Coach Mike Aukerman said following the Warriors win over Minerva. The Warriors entered the night with a 3-2 record, both loses coming from a pair of out-of-conference, undefeated teams (Ridgewood and Malvern). Carrollton jumped out to a 12-10 lead after one quarter of action and held onto a two-point (22-20) lead going into halftime. The Lions took control of the third quarter, outscoring Carrollton 11-8 to take a 31-30 lead into the final quarter of action - but down the stretch, it was all Carrollton. “I give a lot of credit to Shawn [Green] and his staff over there getting those kids ready to play. They had a big win on Tuesday against Steubenville, so I knew we were in for a battle,” Aukerman said. “At halftime we were leading, but it didn’t feel good. I didn’t think we were executing very well or doing the things we went over in practice. I challenged them to see where we were.” The Warriors flipped the switch in the final quarter of regulation.

“Third quarter we just came out and started off with some bad turnovers and had a chance to kind of put our heads down and wilt a little bit, but we have some great senior leadership,” Aukerman said. “I think there in the fourth quarter, towards the middle, we started to gain control and it was a lot of our seniors.” Carrollton standout and senior Adam Chaney scored a bulk of his 14 points in the fourth quarter. At halftime, he had scored a total of four points. He went 1-of-2 at the free throw line in the third quarter and couldn’t be stopped in the fourth. Chaney’s aggressive attack paved the way for him to get off shots at the foul line. He made seven of his eight free throws in the third quarter and scored one two-point bucket. “Minerva’s coach really came in with a good game plan to guard me,” Chaney said after leading his team to victory. “I just got back to the basics and stuff and got easy looks at the line.” “I knew they were going to hound him, and make things difficult for him,” Coach Aukerman said about Chaney’s effort. “I told him at halftime he was going to win the game for us at the free throw line and at the glass.” Chaney also finished with eight rebounds and four assists. “When it comes to closing time, you obviously want to get the ball in your best player’s hands. We made sure Adam had the ball in those situations and he finished it out. Like I said, I’m really proud of all those seniors.”

The Warriors got contribution from a lot of their players - three total finishing in double digits. “It wasn’t really a one-man show, it was a gritty tough win on the road and in the league, we’ll take them however they look,” Coach Aukerman said. “There’s no style points here.” Chaney’s senior teammate, Brady Benner, finished with 12 points - he led all scorers with nine points at halftime, all coming from three three-pointers. Carrollton’s Griffen Bagozzi got some time and couldn’t be stopped on his way to the hoop, finishing with 11 points - all his points coming in the second half. Bagozzi scored two points in the third quarter and the other nine in the fourth. “Bagozzi was coming up huge for us off the bench,” Aukerman said. “It was one of those things where he was having a night and you want to let him do his thing. He was getting to the rim and doing things we were asking him to. They were shading Chaney a lot and putting a lot of pressure on Brady, so we needed someone to alleviate some of that pressure. I’m proud of our seniors.” Chaney talked about the effort of his teammates on the court. “I love playing with these guys, they play their hardest,” he said. “They might not show up in the box score, but they’re always giving 100% every game.” Minerva’s scoring effort was led by Noah Sallade who finished the game with 11 points. Brayden Costea pitched in 10 points for Minerva.

Lady Cardinals drop first game on the season The Lady Cards (5-1, 3-1) fell in a hard-fought battle at Tusky Valley. Sophomore Abbey Parker racked up a double-double with 11 points, 11

rebounds and 3 blocks. Seniors Kirston Moriconi and Karlee Altimore finished next with 8 points each.

The Lady Cardinals continue next Saturday at home vs. the Strasburg Tigers.

SVHS wrestling places third at Waterloo

Minerva’s Steven Place (12) shoots a shot over Carrollton’s Griffen Bagozzi (2). Place finished the game with five points.

The Sandy Valley Wrestling team traveled to Waterloo High School to compete in the 27 team Division 3 Classic. The Cardinals placed 3rd overall. Leading the way for the Cardinals were Wyatt Moyer (2nd), Bear Watkins (3rd), Gavin Crank (3rd), Brandon Boggs(4th), Brody Marks (6th), Bam

Moyer (6th), Matt Gentry(6th). “I think this weekend taught us a lot about ourselves,” said Coach Greg Donahue. “At times we wrestled well and other times we failed to capitalize on key opportunities.” Many weight classes had a lot of style clashes which made things interesting, Donahue stated.

“Our ability to score from multiple situations has to improve. On the bright side, getting seven placers is a step in the right direction,” he said. “Our effort was good and our willingness to listen and develop within the positions that are problematic is positive.”

NORTH CANTON - Carrollton’s wrestling team took only seven wrestlers down to the North Canton Hoover Holiday tournament Dec. 20-21. Coach Pasiuk says he didn’t want to take wrestlers with less experience to the tournament so he sent them to the Waynedale tournament to get more mat time, because they’d be guaranteed five matches compared to possibly losing after two losses. The Warriors saw success in the first round, winning all the individual matches except one. Carrollton senior Alex Carrothers (182) lbs. won his match by a secondperiod pin over St. Clairsville senior Corey Naylor. In the second round, Carrothers won his match over Louisville’s Noah Peterson with a 3-2 decision.

He met his match in the third round of 182 lbs., losing 11-0 to Wadsworth junior Jon List. Carrothers pinned St. Vincent St. Mary freshman Bryson Getz in the first period of his first consolation match. Still wrestling with a chance to finish third, he dropped a 3-0 decision but rebounded with a 3-1 win over Steubenville’s David Tuttle to finish seventh at the tournament. Senior Nathan Blake earned won his opening match with a third period pin over Streetsboro junior Tyler Gerk. Blake lost 20-4 tech fall match to Wadsworth senior Jake Bryson in the second round. He was knocked out of the tournament after a 16-9 decision loss at the hands of Holt sophomore Ralph Thompson. CHS junior Brandon Brown won

his first 126-lb. match of the day by a 18-1 technical fall over C.V.C.A’s Tj Sarkiewicz. Brown defeated West Holme’s senior Kendel Weber 5-2 in the second period. He was knocked out of the championship round in the third round with a 3-1 loss. Brown placed seven in the tournament with a pin. Carrollton junior Evan Lewis won his opening match by forfeit. Lewis lost his second-round match by a major decision. He rebounded with a first period pin over Strongsville’s Omron Jabr. Lewis went on to finish eighth in the tournament. The Warriors will be back on the road Thursday, Jan. 2 to take on Alliance.

Three CHS wrestlers earn podium spots

Carrollton junior Evan Lewis takes down a wrestler at the North Canton Holiday tournament.

Photo courtesy of Melissa Mateo Carrollton junior Brandon Brown looks towards his coaching staff after he wrestles a C.V.C.A wrestler during the Hoover Holiday tournament.

Carrollton senior Alex Carrothers has his hand raised after a win at North Canton.

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FEBRUARY

JANUARY

Jan. 3 – Aultman Carrollton facility ceased to offer Stat Care, while expanding other services. Jan. 10 – Carroll County Foundation awarded $73,000 in scholarships. Jan. 17 – A Minerva man was charged for allegedly abusing a dog named “Mocha,” which had to be euthanized. Jan. 24 – Residents heeded the warnings to stay off the roads when a winter storm brought rain, ice and snow. Jan. 31 - Former commissioners Robert Kellogg and Robert “Rock” Smith look back on their arrest after refusing to give Common Pleas Probate and Juvenile Division Judge Patricia Anderson an additional $13,284 to fund her court.

JANUARY

JANUARY - A rendering of the proposed $18 million Rocket Center at Conotton Valley schools (at left) shows the anticipated Health Clinic, Fitness and Wellness Center and connection to the present Conotton Valley schools on state Route 212 between Sherrodsville and Leesville.

Feb. 7 – Fifth-grader Landon Brown had the ‘fuel’ to win Carrollton’s district spelling bee. Sixth-grader Ivy Slutz placed second. Feb. 14 – Fourteen members of the Carroll County Volunteer Fire Department were sworn into the Carrollton Village Fire Department as the two fire departments combined. Feb. 21 – Final tones sounded for the Carroll County Volunteer Fire Department. Feb. 28 – Former Free Press Standard Publisher and Owner Maynard A. Buck, Jr. passed away at the age of 88.

FEBRUARY - Lois Hemming (below) celebrated her 100th birthday with an open house at the Friendship Center.

MARCH March 7 – Commissioners honored emergency service personnel for their service to the community 24 hours a day, seven days a week. March 14 – A Pennsylvania man died in a fiery crash on state Route 332 after his tanker went off the road. March 21 – Carroll County Sheriff’s Dispatch Center was the fourth in the state to achieve Next Gen status. March 28 – Zachary Kuntz, a sixth grader at Stanton Elementary, was heading to Washington, D.C., for the National Spelling Bee after earning top honors at the 2019 Jefferson-Harrison County Regional Spelling Bee. MARCH - The cafeteria and dining area (at left) for both high school and middle school students still has equipment to be installed. The photo was taken from the second floor during a sneak peek of the new school.

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APRIL

MAY

April 4 – Melanie Campbell and John Rutledge were the 2019 recipients of the Carrollton Community Service Award presented by the Civic Club, Rotary Club and Ruritans. April 13 – The community mourned the loss of K-9 Deputy Oz, who had served the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department with his partner and dad Deputy Shane Beohm. April 18 – Hundreds of volunteers and law enforcement searched for missing 14-year-old Jonathan Minard, who would later be found buried in a shallow grave. April 25 – Carroll County Chamber of Commerce recognized Belinda Mach with the 2019 Chamber President’s Award and presented Golden Shovel Awards to 10 businesses that invested nearly $66 million in their businesses.

May 2 – Rickee Stidom and Tzakary Rainsberg were crowned the Carrollton High School prom royalty. May 9 – Bell-Herron Scholarship Foundation awards $46,250 in scholarships to Carrollton students.

APRIL

May 16 – Carrollton Schools Alumni Foundation welcomed Dr. Jack Maffett, Dean Rinehart, William Wohlwend and Don Rutledge into its Hall of Fame. May 23 – A Carrollton man was arrested for public indecency for allegedly exposing himself to a child. May 30 – An EF-1 tornado damaged a mobile home, trees and some businesses in Carrollton.

APRIL - The Carrollton Schools Alumni Foundation announced its newest Hall-of-Famers (clockwise at right) Dr. Jack Maffett, Dean Rinehart, William Wohlwend and Don Rutledge.

MAY - Lynn Fox and Mary Lou McClelland (below) talked about their memories of Dellroy School during an open house prior to its demolition.

JUNE

MAY

JUNE June 6 – Carrollton graduates and best friends Tyler Maple, Austin Maple and Matthew McNutt were accepted into the Ohio CAT Think Big Internship Program at Owens Community College in Toledo. June 13 – The staff at the Carrollton Schools Administration Building packed boxes as they prepared for the demolition of the farmhouse and the move to their new home just down the road on state Route 332. June 20 – Members of the Veterans of Foreign War Fighting McCooks Post 3301 holds a flag retirement ceremony. June 27 – Carroll County commissioners declare a state of emergency after storms left several roads flooded and both Atwood and Leesville lakes above flood stage. JUNE - (At left) Commissioner Bob Wirkner provided this photo taken June 22 of Atwood Point at Atwood Lake Park’s campgrounds. The flooding forced permanent campers from their campsites.

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JULY

JULY

AUGUST

July 4 – The Ashton Preservation Association donated $110,000 to equip Carrollton High Schools’ new field house. July 11 – Demolition of Bell Herron Middle School began by Eslich Wrecking Company. It was the first of three Carrollton schools to be demolished. July 18 – Carly Ferren was crowned the 2019 Carroll County Fair Queen. Serving on the court were Runner-Up Olivia Romeo, First Attendant Kirsten Zwick, Second Attendant Mallory Fox, Princess Katelyn Haas and Prince Dustin Ulman. July 25 – Mother Nature, in the form of heat and humidity, took a bite out of the Carroll County Fair’s attendance with attendance estimated at 13,725.

Aug. 1 – Area residents toured several gardens during the Carroll County Arts’ Garden Art Tour. Aug. 8 – Carrollton’s new middle and high school is “a dream come true” for warriors. Aug. 15 – Reminders of Carrollton’s Bell Herron Middle School and Dellroy Elementary School were auctioned off. Aug. 22 – Sherrodsville Council discussed ambulance service from the newly formed Regional Transit. Aug. 29 – The Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2185 presented checks for $4,163 to the Carrollton Friendship Center, Carroll County Arts and Carroll County Animal Protection League.

JULY - Brutus, one of the trucks from the Monster Truck Racing League (at right), gave the standing-room only crowd some thrills during the Monster Truck Show Saturday at the 2019 Carroll County fair.

AUGUST - The honor of cutting the ribbon to officially mark the opening of the new Carrollton High School/Middle School was given to CHS senior class officers (below, center from left) Grace Barnhart, Abigail Shockey, Andrew Gotschall and Ashlee Maple as Supt. Dr. David Quattrochi (far left) and Principal David Davis (far right) look on.

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER Sept. 5 – Biologist and world traveler Forest and Clarice Buchanan were honored with a memorial plaque in Amsterdam. Sept. 12 – A Carrollton man was facing 15 charges in connection with Jonathan Minard’s death. Sept. 19 – Gene Rinkes and Dale Hamilton were recipients of the Carroll County Farm Bureau’s 2019 Hall of Fame Award.

SEPTEMBER

Sept. 26 – Carrollton and area bands shined during Carrollton’s Band Extravaganza, which featured a join performance remembering the events on Sept. 11. SEPTEMBER - Dellroy Elementary alumni said goodbeye to their school as crews from Eslich Wrecking Company began demolishing the building.

OCTOBER

OCTOBER

Oct. 3 – The Ohio Rail Development Commission awarded a $100,000 grant for rail improvements to Griffeth and Son Trucking, which had purchased the former Heritage Plastics property.

NOVEMBER Nov. 7 – Magnolia brothers Matthew and Jeffery P. Owens were both promoted to chief petty officer in the United States Navy on the same day, but in different states. Nov. 14 – Carrollton Schools dedicated its new field house on the campus of the new high and middle school on state Route 332.

Oct. 10 – The Carroll County commissioners learned from the Ohio Department of Transportation that the U.S. Route 30 project to extend the four-lane highway from state Route 43 to state Route 44 was moving forward.

Nov. 21 – The Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation was called in to investigate a deputy-involved shooting that left one man dead.

Oct. 17 – The Carrollton Board of Education learned about a new after-school program being offered at the elementary for students in first through fifth grade.

Nov. 28 – Carl Miller was selected the grand marshal for the 2019 Carrollton Christmas Parade.

Oct. 24 – Encino Energy donated $15,000 to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office to be used toward the purchase of a drone. Oct. 31 – Carrollton Village Council approved the purchase of new playground equipment for Ann Green Park.

DECEMBER

OCTOBER - Allison Davis (above, left) crowns Lily Reed as Carrollton High School’s 2019 Homecoming Queen.

NOVEMBER - Carrollton High School students (below) tour the new field house following its dedication. The facility has two locker rooms for football teams, a wrestling room and a weight training room.

DECEMBER

Dec. 5 - With a flip of a coin, Travis Boyd became the next mayor of Magnolia. He and his opponent Grant Downes had tied with 127 votes each in their bid to replace retiring Mayor Robert Leach. Dec. 12 – The Smith Brothers, a band with roots in Carroll County, were honored by Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman for performing in the city for 40 years. Dec. 19 – Carroll County Caring Hands was recognized by the Carrollton Business Women. Dec. 26 – A new era was to begin in Minerva with the retirement of Mayor Jim Waller after 42 years as mayor and councilman. Councilman Tim Tarbet was to begin his term as mayor Jan. 1. DECEMBER - The Dairy Dream drive-in in Harlem Springs (at left) was heavily damaged by a semi truck after the driver lost control on the slippery roads.

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Free appraisals available at Three BCC instructors share home improvement expo $10,000 innovation award “What’s it worth?” That’s a question many of us have asked about an item we bought at a flea market or perhaps inherited from a loved one. We’ve been amazed at the appraisal values we’ve seen for collectibles on Antique Roadshow, and we’ve wondered if the old clock or antique vase sitting on our shelf could be worth a small fortune. If you have an item you would like to have appraised, you’ll want to attend the Home Improvement Expo at Good Shepherd Hall, 125 S. Carrollton St., Malvern, on Sunday, January 26. Seth Slagle, an auctioneer for the Kiko Company, will be at the Expo from 12 noon to 3 p.m. to appraise items. Seth has ten years’ experience auctioning valuable items. Those who attend the Expo are invited to bring one item for a free appraisal of its value. “The market for antiques and collectibles has changed,” says Slagle. “People are changing jobs and homes more often. They want to pack less with each move. Thus, they are spending less on things like porcelain figurines, fine china, and large-scale pieces for furniture that were designed for big

SETH SLAGLE family homes.” Slagle says the interest in mid-century furniture has increased – sofas, lamps and tables from the 1950s and ‘60s have grown in demand and thus in price. Also, items that trigger childhood memories like Atari games, Tonka trucks, old lunch boxes, coin banks and sports memorabilia are popular and more valuable. The Home Improvement Expo is being sponsored by A &

M Construction & Lawn Care Company and Consumers National Bank. It is being planned and hosted by members of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Malvern and St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Minerva. The Expo exhibits will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and they will showcase information on a variety of home improvement services. Exhibit spaces are still available for those who build, remodel, supply, repair, decorate, clean, landscape, sell, insure and finance home projects. Anyone interested in being an exhibitor is urged to call 330863-1185 for registration information. Tickets for the event are $2 pre-sale and $3 at the door. Presale tickets will be available after January 6 at the following locations: Crowl Lumber Company, 222 W. Main Street and Crowl Interiors, 403 N. Reed Ave, both in Malvern; Lykins Energy Solutions, 621 Valley St., Minerva; and Stocks Draperies, 2725 Fulton Drive NW, Canton. The event will include door prizes, refreshments, a sale of wonderful home-baked items, and many exhibitors will offer discounts on their service for those who attend.

Three Buckeye Career Center instructors will share a $10,000 innovation award to purchase new technology or equipment for the 2020-2021 school year. Hospitality co-teachers Deb Ganyard and Jill Young, along with math instructor Molly Mann, won the in-house contest at Buckeye Career Center that was held Dec. 12. The competition required a lab instructor and academic teacher to work together to teach a lesson that met both academic and lab educational standards, while also achieving growth on the post-test given to students after the lesson. The objective of Ganyard, Young, and Mann’s lesson was to teach Hospitality students how to count change using the smallest number of coins, saving time and money for customers and employees. The trio used a demonstration that depicted a cashier giving a customer a large amount of change in all pennies, rather than large coins. They used a number line to help students count in increments of five. Ganyard is pleased to have won considering the excellent

competition. “I know all of the teachers who competed and they are excellent and dedicated. The competition was very tough but I am especially excited to have had the opportunity to collaborate,” commented Ganyard. Young, who is in her first year at BCC admits she was nervous. “Being new to the BCC staff definitely added to the amount of pressure I felt during the collaborative lesson. I wanted to make a good impression and I reminded myself that the most important thing is connecting with the students,” said Young. Mann believes the opportunity will help all three grow as teachers. “I loved collaborating with Deb and Jill. Like so many staff at Buckeye, they are so dedicated and care so much about their students. I took away many classroom strategies, and by working with them, I feel I am a better teacher as a result,” said Mann. Buckeye Career Center Supt. Bob Alsept explains that the competition demonstrated great examples of cross-curricular learning for Buckeye students as five lab instructor/

academic teams participated. “We always strive for relevance in our teaching. This project is meant to answer the question, ‘Why do I need to know this?’ I was so pleased by the preparation and detail but our students are the big winners,” said Alsept. “I hope that this will serve as a model for all instruction,” he added. The $10,000 award is funded through weighted career technical funding that Buckeye Career Center receives from the state of Ohio. The state requires the money be used to purchase equipment, supplies, or technology. According to Ganyard, the money will help purchase the latest equipment and technology needed to help Hospitality students learn to work in a restaurant or hotel. Mann’s half of the money will be used to help further career technical math curriculum. The competition was judged by Carrollton Director of Programs Ed Robinson, Claymont Superintendent Brian Rentsch, East Holmes Superintendent Erik Buen and ECOESC Superintendent Randy Lucas.

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Legals BID NOTICE Sherrodsville Village is accepting sealed bids for a 1989 Seagrave Pumper Fire Truck, Model # JB-50dh 1500 gal. pump. 750 gal. tank. Detroit Diesel motor. 100' 4" LSU hose and 100' 3" hose. (2) 3-section aluminum ladders. (1) 14' roof ladder. New tires. Sold in "As-Is Condition". Minimum reserve bid is $5000. Council reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. Deliver contact information and sealed bid to Village of Sherrodsville, c/o Truck Bid, PO Box 31, Sherrodsville, OH 44675 by no later than Jan. 20, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. To be opened same day at 7:30 p.m. For more info. contact Councilman Mike Booth, 330556-8499. Valerie Gardner Fiscal Officer Village of Sherrodsville Published in The Free Press Standard January 2 & 9, 2020. SHERIFF’S SALE of REAL ESTATE The State of Ohio, Carroll County CASE # 18CVE29140 RESIDENTIAL BANCORP Plaintiff -vsTAYLOR J. NORMAN, ET AL Defendant In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled Action, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the lobby of the Sheriff’s Office, in Carrollton, in the above named County, on TUESDAY, the 14th day of JANUARY, 2020, at 10:00 o’clock A.M. If the property does not receive a sufficient bid, said property will be offered for sale again on TUESDAY, the 21st day of JANUARY, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. *LEGAL

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MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE CARROLL COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE, 119 PUBLIC SQUARE, SUITE 205, CARROLLTON, OH *Said Premises Located at: 6085 AVALON RD. NW, MALVERN, OH 44644 03-0002445.000 *Said Premises Appraised at $90,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount at the first sale date. If the property does not sell at first sale date and is offered at the second sale date, the sale will start with a "No set minimum bid". The purchaser shall be responsible for cost, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. Neither the Sheriff's Office nor any affiliates have access to the inside of said property, including appraisal for bank loans, and is not liable for the condition of the property upon confirmation of the sale. TERMS OF SALE: Deposit due on the day of the sale, personal, certified or cashier's check accepted. Balance due upon confirmation of the sale by the court. If the appraised value of the property is: Less than or equal to $10,000 = Deposit of $2,000 More than $10,000 but less than or equal to $200,000 = Deposit of $5,000 More than $200,000 = Deposit of $10,000 Buyer beware that he/she may be responsible for any and all outstanding costs not covered by sale proceeds. DALE R. WILLIAMS, SHERIFF CARROLL COUNTY, OHIO REIMER ARNOVITZ CHERNEK & JEFFREY CO L.P.A. 440-600-5500 Attorney Published in The Free Press Standard December 19 & 26, 2019 and January 2, 2020.

SHERIFF’S SALE of REAL ESTATE The State of Ohio, Carroll County CASE #19CVE29251-2 WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB Plaintiff -vsSHELLY L. FILM AKA SHELLY L. ANDERSON, ET AL Defendant In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled Action, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the lobby of the Sheriff’s Office, in Carrollton, in the above named County, on TUESDAY, the 14th day of JANUARY, 2020, at 10:00 o’clock A.M. If the property does not receive a sufficient bid, said property will be offered for sale again on TUESDAY, the 21st day of JANUARY, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. *LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE CARROLL COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE, 119 PUBLIC SQUARE, SUITE 205, CARROLLTON, OH *Said Premises Located at: 6982 ALLIANCE RD. NW, MALVERN, OH 44644 03-0002149.000, 0002148.000

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*Said Premises Appraised at $48,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount at the first sale date. If the property does not sell at first sale date and is offered at the second sale date, the sale will start with a "No set minimum bid". The purchaser shall be responsible for cost, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. Neither the Sheriff's Office nor any affiliates have access to the inside of said property, including appraisal for bank loans, and is not liable for

the condition of the property upon confirmation of the sale. TERMS OF SALE: Deposit due on the day of the sale, personal, certified or cashier's check accepted. Balance due upon confirmation of the sale by the court. If the appraised value of the property is: Less than or equal to $10,000 = Deposit of $2,000 More than $10,000 but less than or equal to $200,000 = Deposit of $5,000 More than $200,000 = Deposit of $10,000 Buyer beware that he/she may be responsible for any and all outstanding costs not covered by sale proceeds. DALE R. WILLIAMS, SHERIFF CARROLL COUNTY, OHIO REISENFELD & ASSOCIATES, LPA LLC Attorney Published in The Free Press Standard December 19 & 26, 2019 and January 2, 2020. LEGAL NOTICE A Planning Commission meeting will be held Monday, January 13, 2020 at 6:00 o'clock p.m. in the council chambers to discuss two separate topics. One is a lot split for 885 Courtview Drive and the other is a vacate/lot split for Lot 17 in the Countryside Estates. Darla Tipton Clerk-Treasurer Village of Carrollton

http://www.epa.ohio.gov/ac tions.aspx or Hearing Clerk, Ohio EPA, 50 W. Town St., P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216. Ph: 614-6443037 email: HClerk@epa.ohio.gov Draft NPDES Permit Renewal - Subject to Revision Allegheny Co. Sanitary Authority ALCOSAN 3300 Preble Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15233 Facility Description: Miscellaneous Receiving Water: Land Application

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Date of Action: 12/30/2019 The public notice, including any additional instructions for submitting comments, requesting information, a public hearing, or filing an appeal may be obtained at: http://www.epa.ohio.gov/ac tions.aspx or Hearing Clerk, Ohio EPA, 50 W.Town St., P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216. Ph: 614-6443 0 3 7 email:HClerk@epa.ohio.gov. Published in The Free Press Standard January 2, 2020.

Steps for Junking out a manufactured home title for the Carroll County Auditor’s Office. • The owner of the manufactured home must fill out the DTE 49 form and submit it to the Auditor’s Office. This form can be found in the Auditor’s Office and also on the website, carrollcountyauditor.us. • The Auditor’s Office will go out to the property and verify that the manufactured home is completely gone. • After verification of the removed manufactured home, the Auditor’s Office will call the owner and have them bring the title into the Treasurer’s Office to have it stamped showing that all of the taxes have been paid in full. •After the title has been stamped, the owner will bring the title to the Auditor’s Office and will be given a copy of the DTE 49 form and we will remove it from the Auditor’s tax list. • The owner will then take the title and the DTE form to the Title Department where they will junk out the title in the system and will be given a junk slip.

LEGAL NOTICE Sale of Real Estate

Published in The Free Press Standard January 2, 2020. OEPA PUBLIC NOTICE

ID #: 5IN00003

In the State of Ohio, Carroll County Court of Common Pleas, Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc (Plaintiff) vs.

Case No. 2019CVE29396

Griffith, Cecelia (Defendants) In pursuance of an Order of Sale directed to me in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public online auction the following described real estate: Property Address: 5699 Steubenville Road, Amsterdam, OH, 43903 Legal Description: A full legal description of the property may be obtained at https://www.privatesellingofficer.com Parcel Number: 21-0000201.000 Said Premises Appraised At: $45,000.00 Minimum Bid: $30,000.00 Location of Sale: https://www.privatesellingofficer.com Online Bidding Opens: 2/26/2020 Online Bidding Closes: 3/04/2020, unless extended under anti-snipe rules Terms of Sale: A deposit in the amount of $5,000.00 is due in accordance with the terms and conditions of the online auction. The balance is due within thirty days after confirmation of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. The auction is subject to postponement and cancellation. Richard Kruse, Private Selling Officer,rfk@gryphonusa.com

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Burger’s Ends & Pieces Fresh or Frozen Bacon 2.5lb. Baby Back Ribs

Jumbo Sunkist Navel Oranges

Kretschmar Premium Honey Ham

3 ea. Premium All Beef

10 Jumbo Holiday

2 lb. Fully Cooked

3 lb. Fresh Sliced Swiss

$ 99

$ 99

10/$

$ 99

Steak Burgers 10lb. Box

Sausage Patties

Red Seedless Grapes

or Provolone Cheese

$ 99

2 lb. 19 1 lb. Snow White Honeysuckle Grade A Fully Cooked Spicy

$ 99

Cauliflower

1Wholey Fully lb. 1 lb. Cooked Tyson Fully Cooked

Alfredo Dinner for 2

$ 99

$

99

$ 49

Frozen Turkey Breast Chicken Filets Sold 5lb. bag.

4 Fresh Bunch

$ 49

$ 49

2/$

Shrimp 31-40ct 1lb. Bag

Kickin’ BBQ Wings 24 oz. Bag

Broccoli

6

$ 99

3

$ 99

3

2/$

4 lb. Shrimp or Chicken 9 Plain, Powdered, Iced

or Cinnamon Fry Cake Donuts

79 ea. ¢

We reserve the right to limit quantities. Not responsible for typographical errors. Wic and Access cards welcome.