The Free Press Standard, October 24, 2019

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Thursday, October 24, 2019

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RTIP Committee is encouraged by state support for US 30 By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent

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Encino Energy presented Carroll County Sheriff Dale Williams with $15,000 that was pledged to help purchase a drone for use in the sheriff’s department. Attending the presentation are (front, from left) Commissioners Robert Wirkner and Jeff Ohler; and (back) Brian Klin, Environmental Supervisor for Ohio Operations; Jackie Stewart, Director of External Affairs; Dave Edwards, Director of Environmental Health and Safety; Sheriff Dale Williams; Jon Moreland, Lease Operator II and grandfather to Jonathan Minard and Greg Butler, Health and Safety Supervisor for Ohio Operations of Encino.

Carroll County Commissioner Robert Wirkner announced Thursday that the RTIP (Rural Transportation Improvement Project) for U.S. Route 30 has received both written and financial support from the state. Wirkner was informed by the Ohio Department of Transportation that an announcement will be made on Nov. 6 that will grant $500,000 to the RTIP committee for a complete detailed design for this fiscal year. This design will include plans to relocate U.S. Route 30 from Trump Avenue to state Route 44. The state also plans to announce on Nov. 6 that the RTIP will receive $1.5

million for the next fiscal year. “This will move the Trump Road to SR 44 project forward,” said Wirkner. “People are asking me why I support this project. It is three things. It is health, safety and commerce. We are a county without a 24-hour healthcare facility. Minutes can count in a lifesaving emergency,” he said. “As for safety, with funding and construction and expansion of U.S. Route 30 into a four-lane highway, experts from ODOT say accidents could be reduced by a significant number. Concerning commerce, this expansion would create economic development when the project is completed,” said Wirkner. According to Wirkner, Marathon has indicated they want to expand and give better access to the wells in Wellsville.

Commissioners look Encino Energy donates $15,000 at year-end funds toward purchase of drone By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent

By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent Carroll County Sheriff Dale Williams, along with Carroll County Commissioners, was happy to accept a very large sized check from representatives of Encino Energy last Thursday, Oct. 17. They also received a regular check they can take to the bank. The donation of $15,000 was pledged to Williams for his campaign to raise funds to purchase a specialized drone to be used in his department. Encino Director of External Affairs Jackie Stewart had told Williams if he could raise the rest of the $38,000 needed to purchase the drone, Encino would donate the last $15,000. Stewart kept her word and Williams has been able to raise the balance of funds needed from local businesses and supporters. The donations received are: Commissioners $10,000, Carroll Electric $5,000 and the Carroll County Eagles $1,500. Those that contributed $1,000 were McFadden Insurance,

Pete Slates, Coley’s Stag and C. Pearson. More donations came from Kathy Ketchum, Kapeleski/Miller/Hepner, Karen Keller, Dodds Funeral Home, Potsy, Bryan Cole, David Lumley, S. Sauer and Lumber Service. The drone is specially designed for use by law enforcement officials. Four deputies have been chosen and will receive company training to learn how to use all the features of the drone. Training costs are included in the drone purchase price. “Every dollar is appreciated so much. I can’t thank the community enough for helping us get the drone. It will help us save lives and keep people in this county safer,” said Williams. “This is the best part of what we do. This will have an impact in a positive way where we live and where we work. We have worked with commissioners and the sheriff to make this happen. This is another great example of partnering with the community,” said Stewart. “We have a lot of wells and facilities in this county. A lot of sheriff departments have been using drones. They are used for lost people, hunters that need help, drug intervention and find-

ing drug traffickers and many other things. We borrowed the one Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s department has. It helped us in the search for 14-yearold Jonathan Minard in April of this year. We appreciated it so much and it made a difference in the search and the investigation,” said Williams. Those in attendance from Encino Energy were Brian Klink, Environmental Supervisor for Ohio Operations; Dave Edwards, Director of Environmental Health & Safety; Jon Moreland, Lease Operator II and Greg Butler, Health & Safety Supervisor for Ohio. Moreland is the grandfather of Jonathan Minard. Encino helping with this particular project meant a great deal to Moreland and his family. Jonathan’s body was found a week after he was reported missing. Charges have been filed against a local man following the investigation. Stewart asked everyone attending to please honor Jonathan with a moment of silence. Williams said the order for the drone will be put in immediately and his department is anxious to receive the new equipment and put it to work. He said he believes it will make a difference.

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Some of the tractors and drivers who participated in a parade through downtown Carrollton Friday morning, Oct. 18, are lined up at the fairgrounds where the three-day show was held.

Perfect autumn weather for the annual antique tractor show Perfect autumn weather prevailed for the annual Carroll County Antique Collectors Club (CCACC) show held Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Carroll County fairgrounds. Club officials reported there were at

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least 65 antique tractors on display during the three-day event, along with some 36 vendors and over 150 cars at Sunday’s car show. Winners of the four raffles were Keith Spaulding of Minerva who elected to

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take the $1,500 cash instead of the John Deere 650 Diesel; Joe Decock from Pennsylvania who elected to take

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Carroll County Commissioner Bob Wirkner advised that he is sending a letter to all department heads and elected officials. “We are sound and stable. We will be able to meet most of the requests that have been made by the departments. As for a 3% raise increase for employees, that will depend on how much un-appropriated funds for 2019 can be placed into carry over for 2020,” said Wirkner. If the departments are able to return unused funds to the commissioners, Wirkner feels the 3% raise will be affordable. If all funds are used by the departments this year, it leaves raises in question, according to Wirkner. “If you look at the general fund budget right now, it looks good. But it is misleading. $1.6 million is set aside to pay for the repairs to the clock tower and the county jail. There is also

$389,000 included that was received from the state for the new voting machines,” continued Wirkner. Wirkner explained that those funds make the general fund look great but those funds cannot be used for anything else. “All you see is not what is available, but we will consider the 3% raise,” stated Wirkner. Carroll County Health Department Commissioner Dr. Wendy Gotschall and Office Administrator Amy Campbell thanked commissioners for the work that has begun on the parking lot of the health department building. Gotschall explained that an issue has developed with the backup generator at the department and that it needs reset on a concrete pad. Campbell updated commissioners regarding the $20,000 cost for the required community health assessment. “We sent requests out to the community and have received $18,500. We

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Trick or Treat Schedule

Amsterdam - Sunday, Oct. 27, 5-7 p.m. Bergholz - Saturday, Oct. 26, 4-6 p.m. Bowerston - Thursday, Oct. 31, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Carrollton - Thursday, Oct. 31, 5 7 p.m. Carrollton Bible Chapel Trunk or Treat - Sunday, Oct. 27, 3-5 p.m. Chili cookoff also planned. Dellroy - Thursday, Oct. 31, 5:30-7 p.m. Leesville - Thursday, Oct. 31, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Sherrodsville - Thursday, Oct. 31, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Magnolia - Wednesday, Oct. 30, 6-7 p.m. followed by bonfire and costume judging at village park. Doughnuts and cider will be served. Malvern - Thursday, Oct. 31, 5-6:30 p.m.. Malvern First Christian Church Trunk or Treat - Saturday, Oct. 26, 1-4 p.m. Malvern Damascus Friends Church Trunk or Treat- Thursday, Oct. 31, 5-7 p.m. Candy and chips will be provided. Inflatables also.

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Minerva - Thursday, Oct. 31, 4:306:30 p.m. Parade at 6:45 p.m. starting at the depot. Costume judging sponsored by Minerva Rotary Club at 7 p.m. in the Community Building (behind the cheese factory). Perrysville - Halloween Party Saturday, Oct. 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Perry Township Hall. Costume judging, games, refreshments and treats for kids. HAUNTED HOUSES Malvern - Haunted Forest sponsored by Malvern Scouting Alumni Association. Oct.18, 19, 25 and 26, 7-11 p.m The cost is $5 per person. Corner of Reed and SR 183 in Malvern. Minerva - Mills Haunted Dairy Barn. Nov. 2, 8-11 p.m. The cost is $5 per person. Located at 1454 Arbor Road, Minerva. Sherrodsville Evil Hill and Knife Hill Terror Trail plus Paintball Zombie Hunt. Open 7-midnight Friday and Saturday nights through Nov. 2. Cost is $15 for schoolhouse, $10 for trail, and $20 for the combo ticket.

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