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Thursday, November 28, 2019
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Happy
Thanksgiving!
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Joy
Christmas lights on the Square
Carroll County Municipal Court Judge Gary Willen graciously allowed the FPS to take a photo of the lights on Carrollton’s Public Square from his office in the courthouse. The FPS thanks Willen for giving our readers a bird’s eye view of the square. The park has been elaborately decorated by the Carrollton Business Women and is lighted each evening through the holidays.
Generosity
Community gives a helping hand to those in need in a variety of ways By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent Thanksgiving is here and Christmas is just a breath away. But there is still time for you to give those in your community a helping hand. There are several groups and organizations in our county that help those among us that need a helping hand. And you can help them, by donating, contributing, or volunteering. Loaves and Fishes Pastor Gordon Warner heads up the local food pantry known as Loaves and Fishes. Warner said that due to the holiday schedule, there will be three distribution days next month. Thanksgiving extras have already been given to families that need a little help. “The best thing anyone can give us is cash. We appreciate the donation of canned goods or other foods. But the ones donating those get one or maybe two cans for $1. Through our sources, we can purchase five items with that $1,” stated Warner. Items that are always needed and appreciated are non-perishables such as cereal, pasta’s, breakfast bars, Spaghettio’s, ravioli, macaroni and cheese and other similar food items. One area that is not focused on very often is the personal items needed by families. That would include things such as deodorant, toilet paper, razors, paper towels, cleaning supplies, laundry detergent and other such items. Those are appreciated at any time, according to Warner. Warner said the group works closely with the Salvation Army in meeting the needs of Carroll County families. If you wish to donate to Loaves and Fishes, you may send a check to P. O. Box 635, Carrollton, OH 44615 or contact Warner at 330-627-2917. Coats for Kids Coats for Kids is currently collecting coats, hats and gloves for all ages. Tom Turnipseed is the local program coordinator. Last year more than 500 coats were distributed to Carroll County children. More than 3,500 coats have been provided for children in the area in the last few years since its formation. “Ashton’s store is wonderful. They provide us with five or six cases of gloves every year. Consumers Bank, Michelle
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Catlett and Missy Naylor handle the accounts and help so much. Drug Mart, both in Minerva and Carrollton, collect $1 donation for coats. All that money stays here. It buys coats here,” said Turnipseed. “We’ve done this for 10 years now. I wish we didn’t break records every year for how many we give away, but sadly it seems to go up each year. We let kids pick their coats on December 11 and 12 at the Catholic Church hall on Moody Avenue. The Carroll County Christmas gives out toys at the Villa that day and they send the kids on over to us,” continued Turnipseed. Turnipseed thanked his office staff too because the coats are stored upstairs at his office and they run up and down those stairs a lot. Work on the yearly project begins at the end of August when they start sending out fliers. “We really work hard on this three or four months a year, but when you see one kid get a new coat and grin and act like it’s Christmas morning, you are quickly reminded why you do this. It’s for the kids,” said Turnipseed. We never know what sizes we need so we try to have some of all sizes. We just received an order for 35 cases of coats. Last year at this time we had given out 60 coats already. This year we’ve given out 100 already,” stated Turnipseed. He wishes there wasn’t a need for a program like this, but he’s glad he gets to be a part of it. New or gently used coats are needed for newborns up to adult sizes. They can be dropped off at the Carroll County Sheriff’s lobby at any time or at the Allstate Insurance Office at 160 Second Street, Carrollton. Donations to purchase coats for children in need may be sent to Carroll County Coats for Kids. All donations made in this county are used for children in Carroll County. Backpack Food Program One of the most needed programs in the county is the backpack food program at Carrollton Schools. This CHS (Caring, Helping, Sharing) club helps with many projects in the district but providing food for children over the weekends is one program that is badly needed. The club meets after school on Thursdays and places items in a bag that is delivered to classrooms in the high school,
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middle school, and elementary school. The teachers discreetly place the bag of food in the backpack of the students who need that extra help. A typical bag will contain a can of soup, applesauce, breakfast bars, donuts, beef sticks, goldfish crackers and similar items. They usually provide two breakfast items, two lunch items, two snacks and a juice box. The program lasts 36 weeks and parents must sign permission for the more than 270 students to participate. The program costs about $22,000 a year and a donation of $100 will provide a meal bag for a student for the whole year. Last year, the funding through the Ohio Department of Health was not renewed. The community heard of the loss of funding and stepped up and provided more than enough to fund the program for the entire school year 2018-2019. Anyone wishing to make a donation may send it to the Carrollton Board of Education at 205 Scio Road SW, Carrollton, OH 44615. Carrollton Schools Care Program A similar program in the school is the CARE program. Students provide supplies for students such as soap, razors, tooth brushes, toothpaste, deodorant and similar items. To donate items or send a cash donation, please contact the school. Sharing Bread The First Presbyterian Church located on 200 N. Lisbon Street in Carrollton offers a free supper twice a month for anyone who would like a good hot meal. The program is called Sharing Bread and this church has been providing meals for the community for many years. Rev. Tim Dyck said the meals are held the last two Monday evenings of each month. They begin serving at 4:30 p.m. until about 6 p.m. “We can always use volunteers to help serve or clean up. Or you can help with getting the supplies needed. We have several groups that sign up to help several times a year,” said Rev. Dyck. Dyck continued to say that girl scouts, boy scouts, civic organizations, youth groups and individuals have volunteered and all are welcome to help. Donations are greatly appreciated. Cash is always helpful. Anyone with any questions or in need of help, please call the church at 330-627-4330.
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It’s time for Carrollton’s annual Christmas parade and the pre-Christmas arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus. Sponsored by the Carrollton Rotary Club, “Under the Mistletoe” is the theme of this year’s parade, which begins at 1 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 30. This year’s Grand Marshal is Carl Miller, a longtime Carrollton resident and U. S. Army World War II veteran. Organizations and individuals are encouraged to enter the parade. The six parade categories in which public recognition will be given in The Free Press Standard, along with parade photos, include: Best Walking Group – Best Business Float – Best Non-Profit Float – Best Antique Tractor – Best Fire Truck – and Judges’ Choice. The lineup will begin at noon on Third Street NE with the parade stepping off at 1 p.m. Highlights and expectations of youngsters will be the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus, ushered in at the end of the parade by the Carrollton High School Warrior Marching Band under the direction of David Dickerhoof. Treats provided by the Rotary Club will be distributed by Santa and Mrs. Claus who will great youngsters at
CARL MILLER the gazebo in the gala decorated Public Square Park and distribute treats including Candy Canes provided by Ashton’s Ben Franklin.
Service
Christmas trees brighten Malvern Christmas trees in all the downtown planters, in the community park and by the Library, are now in place in the Village of Malvern. A crew of men from the American Legion Valley Post 375 transported and planted 49 small trees. Pictured here, left to right are Alan Artzner, George Sanders, Gregg Hellyer, Tony Smolinsky, Jim Halter, Kenny Geiger and John Chiurco. Chiurco and Artzner are also MCDF Trustees. Most trees are decorated thanks to Carol Brawley, Mary Lou Fischer, Trish Meiser, Beth Meiser, Susan Joyce, Karen Wackerly, and sponsors who chose to decorate their own trees. They will brighten Malvern through the new year. The large community tree was again donated by Jim Smith of Smith Evergreen Nursery in Magnolia. It will be decorated soon by Jake Shreffler’s and Tom Holmes’ families. Both Jake and Tom are MCDF Trustees. The Christmas Trees are a project brought to the Village by the Malvern Community Development Fund. The Board of Trustees thanks all the volunteers who work to accomplish this project.
Happy Thanksgiving! The FPS office will be closed Wednesday through Friday, Nov. 27-29, in observance of Thanksgiving. The office will re-open Monday, Dec. 2, at 8:30 a.m. News items may be dropped off at the office’s drop box or e-mailed to fps44615@yahoo.com.
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