The Free Press Standard November 15, 2018

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18 year old sentenced in school vandalism By DON RUTLEDGE FPS Staff Writer

Pearson explains a veteran’s sacrifice and life lessons By CHRIS MODRANSKI FPS Correspondent

Retired Marine Corp Capt. Charles “Chuck” Pearson was the guest speaker at the Carrollton Veterans Day Services held at the Westview Cemetery Monday, Nov. 12. Pearson spoke about the sacrifices the soldier and their family makes during their military service, the life lessons learned and love for the country. Pearson saluted those that cannot be called veterans, but still played a big part in many veterans’ lives. Pearson was referring to the ladies auxiliary and women who waited for the men to come home from wartime in America. Pearson described the sacrifices the family makes in the following scenario for those in attendance, including the fifth-grade class from Carrollton Elementary School: “Imagine your father is in the service and he had to leave on a mission. A ‘going away’ party was thrown the day of his departure. Later that night, your mother is now alone in a house that seems so empty after all of the relatives said their goodbyes and all that remains of their last laughter and good wishes are the dirty dishes and crumbled napkins. Questions begin to fill her head such as ... ‘How long will he be gone? What will he see? Will he be a changed man? Will he even come back home?’ Finally your mom settles into her bed and mumbles the words ‘good night’ just as she always has, but all of a sudden her eyes pop wide open as she realizes he is not there. She quickly learns that keeping busy and being surrounded by family and friends helps to pass the time, but an empty house is always waiting each night and that is when she aches to hold him in her arms, sometimes falling asleep while cuddling with his pillow. She asks how long has it been? How many weeks? Months? Years? It seems that she has been waiting forever for him to come home from Valley Forge, Gettysburg, The Battle of the Bulge, Iwo Jima, Normandy, Korea, Vietnam, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Iraq and many other places of conflict.” “A veteran will leave their home, their family, their friends, and every comfort they have ever known their first 17 to 20 years of their life. A veteran will give up their right to make many choices, including what clothes they will wear and how their hair will be cut,” said Pearson.

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Guest speaker retired Marine Corps Capt. Charles “Chuck” Pearson delivers his message during the Veterans Day Service at the Westview Cemetery as Tom Barnett, American Legion chaplin, and Jim Newbold, master of ceremonies, observes.

He noted a veteran learns many things in the service. They learn that the day starts before daylight and ends long after the sun goes down. They learn how to function with very little sleep. They learn to run everywhere they go and sometimes they get a break from running to do push-ups or some other exercises. They learn how to use the toilet, shower and shave all in under four minutes. They learn how to shine their shoes, listen, take direction, eat a meal and make their bed so they can bounce a quarter off of it. They learn to wash and fold their clothes. They learn how to march from one place to another in a large group. They learn to be patient, how to stand in one position for a long time. They learn how to run and run and run until they can’t take another step and then they run some more. They learn to shoot a gun, hand-to-hand combat and how to save a life. They learn how to function in total chaos. They learn how to overcome their fears. They learn the true meaning of the saying “if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” They learn that the man or woman next to them might someday save their life or they may have the opportunity to save theirs. They learn what true teamwork can accom-

plish and that a drill sergeant is not their enemy and he is actually teaching them how to stay alive. They learn discipline, respect and tolerance. They learn to be proud of their country and countryman. “A member of the armed forces earns the right to be called a soldier, airman, sailor or marine and the honor to be called a veteran,” said Pearson. “Our veterans have done some amazing things throughout the history of the United States. We have fought against terrorism and we continue to do that today. Veterans have protected our rights and freedoms as well as the rights and freedoms of others throughout the entire world. I want you to know that war is a terrible thing and there’s no such thing as a good war, but the reality is unless we can abolish greed for power and wealth there’s always going to be wars. There are approximately 24 million veterans living in our country today and another 1.3 million currently serving in our armed forces. They have and are making our country a safer and better place to live and their sacrifices should never be forgotten. “When you see a veteran tell them ‘thank you for your service’ because it makes us feel good,” said Pearson.

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Officer of the Day Roger Barto stands at attention with the firing squad in the background at the Carrollton Veterans Day service held at the Westview Cemetery Monday, Nov. 12.

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An 18-year-old Carrollton man, who with two other students (both juveniles) were charged with breaking and entering Carrollton High School Oct. 19, has been sentenced in Carroll County Municipal Court. At a hearing Nov. 7, the original charges against Jordan G. Beight of 911 Canton Road NW, Apt. A, Carrollton, were amended from vandalism, a fifth-degree felony, to criminal damage, a second-degree misdemeanor, and the breaking and entering fifth-degree felony charge was amended to criminal trespass, a fourth-degree misdemeanor on a motion of the state represented by Carroll County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Michael J. Roth. Beight, through his Court appointed Attorney Adam Lumley of the Carroll County Public Defender’s office, entered guilty pleas to both counts and was assessed a $100 fine on each conviction. A 90-day jail sentence was imposed in the criminal damage conviction with credit for 12 days served while 78 days were suspended on seven conditions. They include that Beight pay $35 per month beginning Dec. 15 towards his fine, a one-year basic probation and that he makes restitution to Carrollton schools in the amount of $1,650, jointly/severally with the two co-defendants.

According to Municipal Court Judge Gary L. Willen, Carrollton High School officials have requested and it was ordered that Beight may work for Carrollton schools in lieu of his portion of restitution ($550 = 55 hours). Other conditions of Beight’s probation include that he complete 50 hours of community service at an approved non-profit agency, complete the Digital Academy and obtain his diploma. He is not permitted on the premises of Carrollton schools unless prior approval is received from school authorities and he is to maintain his current residence under the supervision of Marsha Alexander. On the criminal trespass conviction, Beight received a 30-day jail sentence with credit for 12 days served and 18 days suspended on the same conditions, in addition to the $100 fine. The sentences, probation, jail time, community service and restitution are concurrent on both convictions, according to Judge Willen. Two 17-year-old Carrollton boys are facing similar charges of breaking and entering and vandalism, both 5th degree felonies, in Carroll County Juvenile Court in connection with the Oct. 19 break-in by the trio at Carrollton High School. An Oct. 26 pre-trial was continued to Nov. 19 by Judge John S. Campbell. The two boys, who were sent to the Tobin Juvenile Correctional Center at Lisbon upon their arrest by Carrollton police, were both ordered released to the parents at the Oct. 26 pre-trial by Judge Campbell.

‘The Heart of Christmas’ is theme for this year’s parade “The Heart of Christmas” is the theme of this year’s Christmas parade scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 24. Sponsored by the Carrollton Rotary Club, the parade will form at noon on Third Street NE and will kick off at 1 p.m. Judging categories will include: Best Walking Group, Best Business Float, Best Non-Profit Float, Best Antique Tractor, Best Fire Truck and Judges’ Choice. Serving as Grand Marshals for this year’s parade will be Jim and Betty Griffeth, owners of Griffeth and Son Trucking, Inc. on state Route 39, west of Carrollton. Following the parade, Santa Claus will be available at the Gazebo in Public Square Park to meet youngsters and distribute treats.

Carroll County Grand Jury returns 20 indictments A total of 20 indictments were returned by the Carroll County Grand Jury who met Friday, Nov. 9. According to Carroll County Prosecuting Attorney Steven D. Barnett, the Grand Jury heard testimony from 23 witnesses, involving the 20 cases, all of which were returned as indictments. Barnett said that indictments were returned against the following: BRONSON J. ALAZAUS, 19, of 4369 Van Jack St., Carrollton, who was indicted on one count of carrying concealed weapons, a fourth-degree felony; one count of failure to comply with an order or signal of a police officer, a first-degree misdemeanor, and one count of possessing a defaced firearm, a first-degree misdemeanor. It is alleged that Alazaus fled Sept. 21 from Carroll County Sheriff’s Deputies, near the Aster Road, Union Township area, after deputies attempted to stop him riding an ATV on the roadway and wearing a ski mask. After getting the ATV stuck in a wooded area and as deputies approached, Alazaus allegedly removed a handgun from his person and surrendered without incident. On further investigation, the handgun was found to have had its serial numbers obliterated. DYLAN L. VANCE, 41, of 10901 Lippincott Road, East Rochester, indicted on one count of aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony. It is alleged that Vance was allegedly found Sept. 21 in possession of methamphetamine, following a traffic stop of a vehicle by Sheriff’s Deputies in Augusta Township in which Vance was a passenger. CHARLES H. HALL, 46, of 22211 Middletown Road, Alliance, and,

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PATRICK H. DANIEL, 38, of 1213 Main St. West, Massillon, each indicted on one count of aggravated trafficking in drugs, fourth-degree felonies; one count of aggravated trafficking in drugs, third-degree felonies, and one count of possessing criminal tools, fifth-degree felonies. It is alleged that on Oct. 15, 2018, both men aided and abetted in selling methamphetamine to Minerva Police officers. Following the transaction, officers conducted a traffic stop to take both men into custody and more methamphetamine was found inside a book bag in the vehicle. The book bag also allegedly contained a set of scales, brass knuckles and a large hunting knife. GLENN D. MILLER, 59, of 22742 US Rt. 30, Minerva, indicted on one count of gross sexual imposition, a fourth-degree felony. It is alleged that Miller had sexual contact with an 18-year-old person at his Minerva area residence Sept. 12 after allegedly giving the person alcohol. KYLE G. BOURNE, 30, of 215 E. Arch St., Port Washington, indicted on one count of aggravated trafficking in drugs, a fourth-degree felony; one count of aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony; one count of possessing criminal tools, a fifth-degree felony; one count of possession of drugs, a first-degree misdemeanor, and one count of drug paraphernalia offenses, a fourth-degree misdemeanor. It is alleged that Bourne sold methamphetamine to Minerva Police Offi-

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