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Commissioners ready for weather station installation By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent

May you find Peace, Love and Joy this holiday season This nativity scene may be found on Roswell Road (state Route 39) on the front lawn of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd. As you enjoy the holiday season, take a few moments to enjoy the beautiful displays created by area residents, churches and businesses. The FPS wishes everyone a Merry Christmas.

Carrollton Business Women honors Caring Hands for its service to residents By KIMBERLY LEWIS FPS Editor The Carrollton Business Women chose not to honor a Woman of the Year at this year’s annual banquet at Our Lady of Mercy Hall, but to honor a local organization that has provided support to area residents suffering from financial hardships caused by illness. Janet Smith praised the Carroll County Caring Hands for assisting those affected by illness as she recognized the organization as Carrollton Business Women’s Organization of the Year. Smith presented flowers and a donation to surprised Caring Hands board members Tammy Sanderson, Debbie Herrington and Melanie Campbell. Sanderson and Herrington are also members of the Carrollton Business Women. Campbell provided the program and talked about the services provided by

Carroll County Caring Hands, unaware the organization was going to be honored. Carroll County Caring Hands is a 501c3 non-profit formed in 2016 to assist Carroll County residents who are suffering a financial hardship created by a medical diagnosis, illness, accident or chronic condition. Campbell noted the nine-member board meets every other month, but will vote by e-mail when considering an application for assistance. “We can help usually within 24 hours,” she explained. It was noted that area agencies, such as the Friendship Center and Salvation Army, have $25 gas cards to provide for a one-time emergency assistance to individuals who are applying for help. “We don’t give people money. It is neighbor helping neighbor,” she said. “We pay bills, give gas cards and other things to assist the families.” Since it began, the group has created a network of organizations, agencies

and medical facilities to assist in their efforts. Campbell explains volunteers can match people to an existing agency that can provide a necessary service or the organization can help find volunteers to drive a patient to his or her treatments. She noted the board has not limited its scope of assistance, which allows the group to pay for school lunches for a family in need. Campbell estimates the organization has spent nearly $22,000 assisting area families since it began and holds fundraisers throughout the year. Anyone wanting more information or to apply for assistance may message the volunteers on Facebook (search for Carroll County Caring Hands) or e-mail ccch4u@gmail.com. Carrollton Business Women President Susan Williamson welcomed the members and guests in attendance. Elaine Painting gave the invocation. Smith led members in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Carroll County Emergency Management Director Tom Cottis updated commissioners at the Dec. 12 meeting regarding the installation of a weather station at the county airport. Cottis said the paperwork is ready to go and it should be installed by the end of the year. The calibration will be done in January and the unit should be online by the end of January. Funding for the station will come from a grant that will reimburse the county for the cost of the station. The only cost to the county will be a low monthly maintenance cost. County Airport Authority Board members Karen Carlisle and Al Jeske met with commissioners and presented them with a copy of the proposed draft of the Airport Zoning resolution. Carlisle said she prepared the document using other county zoning resolutions as a guideline. The proposed resolution defines numerous issues regarding the zoned area of the airport and identifies restrictions, limitations and variances for the “stay out” zone. This area begins in the center of the runway and extends 5,000 feet in all directions, according to Carlisle. Discussion was held regarding the need for an airport manager and the potential role that person would play in the zoning board and the Airport Zoning Board of Appeals. The role of the EMA director in this position was also discussed. Commissioner Jeff Ohler questioned Carlisle if residents in this zoned area are aware of the height restrictions given for trees as well as any structures that would be built. Carlisle responded by saying, no. “If I was queen for a day, I would send letters to all property owners if they are under the stay out zone,” said Carlisle. Commissioner Lewis Mickley responded that the 5,000 feet would extend out past State Route 332. Commissioner Bob Wirkner replied that it gobbles up the whole village. Resident Paul Lemmon brought up a problem with a sewer connection with the Carroll County Environmental Service, which services Brown Township, including Lake Mohawk. Discussion was held between commissioners, Lemmon and Environmental Services Director Ralph Castellucci. Lemmon said that he had built a home at Lake Mohawk and received instructions for Paul Robertson, a contractor, and from Castellucci that were conflicting. Lemmon charged that Castellucci was negligent in his inspections for work done on the property. “I don’t feel I should have to pay for his mistakes,” said Lemmon. Lemmon

provided copies of letters and emails detailing the work that was done, information about inspections and directions for work to be done. Issues were discussed regarding specific items not done according to the permit regulations. Commissioners agreed that part of the work done will have to be dug up, inspected and regulations followed for approval of the sewer system. Wirkner informed the board that during the last Regional Transportation Improvement Program discussion was held regarding the lack of sidewalks in the business area on Canton Road. “We have restaurants, hotels and other services in that area but no sidewalks,” said Wirkner. Wirkner also advised that there are two committee’s with the RTIP Initials. He serves on the Regional Transportation Improvement Program while the other RTIP refers to the Regional Transportation Improvement Project. In other business commissioners: - HEARD a request from Sheriff Dale Williams to meet with Wirkner regarding a safety issue. - APPROVED Wirkner’s signature on a Memorandum of Understanding with Morgan County to initially pay $160,000 for the equipment that will enable the 911 dispatch center to process text messages. The cost to our county is $10,667. - LEARNED the contract with the village and Carroll County Transit remains at $100 per day for residents needing transportation within the village limits. - APPROVED a special hauling permit for Mervin Troyer for portions of Andora and Cobbler roads. A $50,000 bond has been paid as required by county Engineer Brian Wise. - APPROVED a contract with Best Commercial Energy Services of Akron for $2,874 for annual heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment maintenance through December 31, 2020. - AUTHORIZED a special hauling permit for DeNoon Lumber Company, LLC for hauling over Castle Road in Perry Township. A $50,000 bond has been set by county Engineer Brian Wise. - HELD a public viewing of two alleys in Leavittsville that have been proposed to be vacated. - AGREED to increase the flag fund for Memorial Day by $250. That will increase the grant to $850 per year. - APPROVED a contract with Carroll County Transit and Carroll County Council on Aging to provide service at $1.75 per mile for the year of 2020. - RECEIVED the dog pound report with four impounded, two adopted out, none redeemed, zero destroyed, one citation for no license and one citation for running at large.

Early deadlines are in effect for the holidays The Free Press Standard will have early deadlines for the Christmas issue, Dec. 26, and the New Year’s issue, Jan. 2. The deadlines for display advertising are noon Thursday, Dec. 19 and Jan. 26. For classified ads, the deadlines are noon Thursday, Dec. 19 and Dec. 26. Editorial deadlines are as follows: News, Sports and Accent: 10

a.m. Thursday, Dec. 19 and Dec. 26; Obituaries: 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 20 and Dec. 27; and Letters to the Editor: Noon Thursday, Dec. 19 and Dec. 26. The office will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 24-25, for Christmas and Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day. Reminder: The office is closed on Wednesdays.

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Janet Smith (from left) presented flowers to Caring Hands board members Tammy Sanderson, Debbie Herrington and Melanie Campbell as Carrollton Business Women honored Carroll County Caring Hands for its service to the community during its annual banquet. Sanderson and Herrington are also members of the Carrollton Business Women.

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COMMON PLEAS COURT (Addresses as listed on Court records) New Cases Filed Lisa L. Evans, anonymous address, has filed a petition for a civil stalking protection order against Crystal D. Dietrich of 215 N. Grant Blvd., Apt. 3, Minerva; temporary protection order issued until Jan. 16 and full hearing on petition set for Dec. 23. Phillip Gentry of 13791 Tank St., Alliance, has filed a personal injury complaint against M. Parks Trucking LLC, c/o Melanie S. Parks of 974 Standpipe Rd., Jackson, OH, et al, seeking compensatory damages in excess of $25,000 and medical benefits payments related to a traffic accident Jan. 5, 2018, at or near the intersection Grant Blvd. and McKinley St. in Minerva, in which the plaintiff allegedly suffered bodily injuries. PennyMac Loan Services LLC of Westlake Village, CA, vs. Hannah M. Walters of 3527 Steubenville Rd. SE, Amsterdam, et al, complaint for foreclosure and judgment for $60,133.91 due on a promissory note for $69,897 executed March 2, 2012. Ronald C. Vaughn of 505 Bernower Ave. SW, Massillon, has filed a Notice of 
Appeal against The Selinsky Force LLC at 5365 E. Center Dr. NE, #C, Canton, and Stephanie B. McCloud, CEO/Administrator of the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation at Columbus. The appeal involves an Oct. 17, 2019 decision of the staff hearing officer regarding a refusal to permit Vaughn’s appeal in a Nov. 8, 2019, order. In the complaint, Vaughn claims he sustained an accidental injury while working as an employee of Selinsky Force in Carroll County May 2, 2018. Brandon S. Welling of 1900 Old Hwy. 63, Speedwell, TN, has filed a Notice of Appeal against KMI Processing LLC of 15583 Lisbon St. NE, Minerva, and the Administrator of the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation at Columbus on a workers compensation claim from a staff hearing order of Sept. 25, 2019, refusing an appeal. Amanda J. Ross of 770 Jones Ave. NW, Lot C, Carrollton, has filed a Notice of Registration of Administrative support order against Joshua N. Ross of 1958 Roxford St., New Philadelphia. Protection Order Approved A mutual agreed protection order has been approved in a domestic violence/stalking petition filed Nov. 27 by Rich-

ard W. Hughes, anonymous address, against Christina L. Venables-Maxheimer of 7269 Arrow Rd. NE, Minerva. Criminal Cases Bond has been set at $50,000 cash in the case of Joshua D. Kirkpatrick, 38, of 1209 Hoover Pl. NW, Canton, regarding a violation of a five-year probation imposed Dec. 14, 2018, upon conviction of aggravated possession of drugs. Cierra E. Parks, 21, of 7637 Market Ave. N, Canton, has withdrawn a former not guilty plea to an Oct. 2 indictment charging her with aggravated possession of drugs and entered a guilty plea to the 5th degree felony. Parks was sentenced to a five-year community control program on 17 conditions, which included 180 days in jail with credit for 85 previously served, which were suspended on conditions of her successful completion of the counseling and treatment plan at Harbor House. A motion for judicial release has been granted in the case of Cory A. Thompson, 34, of 400 E. Grant St., Malvern, who was sentenced to three years in prison March 29, 2019, upon conviction of burglary and grand theft. The balance of Thompson’s sentence has been suspended and the defendant was sentenced to a five-year community control program on 16 conditions. The case of Aaron J. Liberman, 48, of 2388 Copley Rd., Akron, who was indicted July 10, 2019, for aggravated possession of drugs and illegal conveyance of drugs of abuse onto the grounds of a detention facility, has been set for a plea hearing Jan. 3; $25,000 recognizance bond set July 15 continued. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Robert A. Atkinson, 42, of 6164 Trench Rd. SE, Amsterdam, who failed to appear at a hearing set for Dec. 12 on an indictment returned Nov. 6 charging Atkinson with three counts of aggravated possession of drugs and one count each of improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle, drug paraphernalia offenses and receiving stolen property; $20,000 cash bond with a 10% feature ($3,000) posted Nov. 19 has been ordered canceled and revoked; case continued, further proceedings upon apprehension of the defendant. The case of Jerrod T. Miller, 38, of 7467 Bretzius Rd. NW, Fresno, indicted Nov. 6 for possession of heroin, possessing drug

Child Support Enforcement Agency Report A total of $281,073.07 was collected during November by the Carroll County Child Support Enforcement Agency. This included child and spousal support and/or medical support paid to the families and/or Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services for public assistance, according to Carroll County Prosecuting Attorney Steven D. Barnett.

The Agency also paid $5,315.08 to the county treasurer for processing charges, Barnett reported. Filed last month were eight new cases with orders, 15 new cases opened or transferred in without orders, 56 contempt hearings held, one administrative order established and six enforcement of cases. The Agency is currently handling 1,295 open/active cases.

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abuse instruments and drug paraphernalia offenses, has been continued to Jan. 9 for an intervention in lieu of conviction hearing; $25,000 cash or surety bond set Nov. 8 continued. The case of Bobbianne M. Ennis, 39, of 5081 Citrus Rd. NW, Lot 6, Malvern, has been continued to Dec. 19 for a merits hearing on a violation of a threeyear intervention plan imposed Oct. 26, 2018, upon conviction of aggravated possession of drugs, possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia offenses; $25,000 cash or surety bond set Dec. 11 continued. The case of Garrett A Kubankin, 25, of 1304 Booth St., Minerva, has been continued to Dec. 19 for a merits hearing on a violation of a fiveyear probation imposed Feb. 14, 2019, upon conviction of breaking and entering and petty theft; $50,000 cash bond set Dec. 10 continued. A probation violation filed by the Carroll County Adult Probation Department has been ordered withdrawn and the treatment plan originally ordered Dec. 18 is to remain in full force in the case of Tyler Lee McClish, 23, of 25358 Quaker Church Rd., East Rochester, who was convicted Dec. 13, 2018, of aggravated possession of drugs and placed on a three-year probation. Dawn L. Maney, 52, of 6209 Riverview Dr. NW, Apt. B, Malvern, has withdrawn a former not guilty plea to an Oct. 2 indictment charging her with burglary, a 2nd degree felony, and theft, a 5th degree felony and has entered guilty pleas to an amended indictment charging Maney with burglary, a 3rd degree felony, and the 5th degree theft charge. Maney was sentenced to 24 months in the Ohio Reformatory for Women at Marysville on the burglary conviction and 12 months on the theft conviction and ordered to pay a $500 fine and all court costs generated by her prosecution. The two prison sentences are to be served concurrently and the defendant was given credit for 80 days of local jail time. A defendants request for judicial release has been denied in the case of Cody A. Riter, 23, formerly of 116 Up E, Lisbon St., Waynesburg, who is serving a four-year prison term imposed Jan. 31, 2018, upon conviction of burglary, theft, safe cracking and possessing criminal tools. Protection Order Issued A protection order has been

issued until Dec. 10, 2024, against Timothy D. Austin of 7104 Lardon Rd., Waynesburg, in a domestic violence/stalking petition filed Oct. 31 by Nicholas R. Gerry, anonymous address. Civil Action Set For Bench Trial The other civil action filed Feb. 1, 2019, by Thomas E. Kieffer of 6101 Antigua Rd. SW, Sherrodsville, vs. Estate of Ralph Edward Kieffer, c/o Hwa Lumley, Administrator, 63 E. Main St., Carrollton, et al, has been set for a two-day bench trial for April 6 and 7. Divorce Granted A divorce has been granted to each party due to incompatibility in the divorce action filed Oct. 31, 2018, by Traci Lumley of 6033 Alamo Rd. SE, Carrollton, vs. Mark A. Lumley 5176 Alamo Rd., Carrollton; wife restored to her maiden name of Traci R. Maple. Real Estate Transfer Ordered An order has been issued to the Carroll County treasurer to transfer forfeited real estate to the Village of Malvern in the foreclosure action filed April 26, 2018, by Carroll County Treasurer Jeff Yeager vs. Perfect Products Co., c/o William D. Allen of 8221 Shausser NW, Massillon, et al. Foreclosures Returned To Active Docket The foreclosure action filed Sept. 20, 2019, by Wells Fargo Bank of Tempe, AZ, vs. Penthea E. Strouble, also known as Penthea Isom of 1018 Bedrock Rd. NE, Dellroy, et al, has been ordered returned to the active foreclosure docket upon receipt of a mediation report. The foreclosure action filed June 5, 2019, by Bayview Loan Servicing LLC of Coral Gables, FL, vs. Jeremy J. and Tammy Grimm of 5125 Alliance Rd. NW, Malvern, et al, has been ordered returned to the active foreclosure docket upon receipt of a mediation report. The foreclosure action filed Oct. 23, 2019, by US Bank National Association of Lewisville, TX, vs. Patricia A. and Michael Burkhart of Box 253, Leesville, et al, has been ordered returned to the active foreclosure docket upon receipt of a mediation report. Dissolution Granted Jessica L. Burrier of 346 Woodside Dr., Carrollton, and Brandon A. Burrier of 211 ½ Market St., Minerva; petitioner restored to her former name of Jessica Lynn Ferl.

Warning issued on dog license site Carroll County 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

As another holiday season comes swirling in, we’d like to extend our very best wishes for a blessed and happy Christmas. May all of your dreams and wishes come true! We’re grateful for all you’ve done to make our dreams come true in 2019. We owe our success to kind customers and friends like you.

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.

Thursday, December 19, 2019

Minerva bar fined in 2016 criminal case A 2016 criminal case against the owners of a Minerva business has been resolved by a special prosecutor through a Bill of Information filed against Van Hart, Inc., no address listed. According to a Bill of Information filed Dec. 11 by Senior Assistant Ohio Attorney General Daniel Kasaris in the Carroll County Common Pleas Court and Clerk of Court’s office, Van Hart, Inc., was charged with three counts of money laundering (each 3rd degree felonies), and one count each of possession of criminal tools (a 5th degree felony), and gambling (a 1st degree misdemeanor). The three money laundering charges in the Bill of Information accuses Van Hart, commonly known as the Corner Bar located at 702 Murray Ave., Minerva, of unlawfully conducting or attempting to conduct transactions with the purpose to promote, manage, establish, carry on or facilitate the promotion, management, establishment or carrying on of corrupt activity (money laundering) on the dates of Oct. 29, 2015, Sept. 17, 2015, and Oct. 2, 2015. The possession of criminal tools and gambling charges relate to Oct. 2, 2015, instances at the bar. At the same Dec. 11 hearing, the defendant, represented through an office holder and Atty. Max Hiltner, entered no

contest pleas to each of the fivecount Bill of Information. Upon finding the defendant guilty, Carroll County Common Pleas Court Judge Michael V. Repella II imposed a $10,000 fine upon one count of the money laundering conviction, of which $5,000 is to be paid to the court within 90 days. The remaining $5,000 fine was suspended by Judge Repella on condition the defendant possess no games of chance at its location, the Corner Bar in Carroll County, for five years. No fine was imposed on any of the remaining four convictions. However, the defendant was ordered to forfeit $1,495 seized in October of 2015 to the state of Ohio along with 5 machines also seized, plus payment of court costs. According to a Carroll County Prosecuting office release in 2016, the indictment of Jan. 6, 2016 was returned against three owners of Van Hart, Inc. for alleged illegal Bingo, gambling and operating an illegal gambling operation on the Van Hart premises. However, the case was turned over to the Ohio Attorney General’s office after a potential conflict of interest was raised during the initial proceedings. Subsequently, the Special Prosecutor dismissed the case and re-filed a Bill of Information against Van Hart, Inc.

Carroll County Clerk of Courts Report A total of $543,582.31 was collected in the legal and title departments of the Carroll County Clerk of Courts office during November. This included $42,145.20 receipted in the legal department, $1,144.16 paid to the state of Ohio and $10,625.50 collected and paid to the Carroll County treasurer, leaving $126,720.08 being held on deposit in the legal department. Motor vehicle and watercraft tax collected in the title department and paid to the state amounted to $484,217.55 while fees and taxes collected and paid to the county treasurer totaled $17,219.56, according to Clerk of Courts William R. Wohl-

wend. Filed in the legal department last month were 28 civil cases, 8 criminal cases, 3 appeal cases and 1 Notary Public application. Processed in the title department were 1,021 motor vehicle titles, including 666 Carroll County and 355 cross county; 8 salvage titles (3 Carroll County, 5 cross county), 220 Memorandum certificates, (63 Carroll County, 157 cross county), and 234 liens (75 Carroll County, 159 cross county). Watercraft transactions included 23 titles issued, including 10 Carroll County, 13 cross county, 1 Carroll County memorandum certificate and 1 Carroll County lien.

Carrollton Police Reports Dec. 8 – A suspicious vehicle was reported at a local bank. Police responded and charged the driver with driving under suspension. Visible in the car was a firearm the driver claimed no knowledge of. The owner of the car was questioned and he admitted it was his father’s and he was going to fix it for him. It was found to be reported as stolen and was confiscated. Dec. 10 – A Lisbon Street woman reported that following an accident, her vehicle was towed and she found her license plates had been removed. The tow company said the plates were in the vehicle but could not be found. The tow company will pay to have new plates issued. Dec. 10 – Police were called by both parties of a domestic incident on Main Street. Dec. 11 – A Michigan truck driver told officers he was lost after he drove his truck down

Second Street. Police discovered he had hit a telephone pole, took out a street sign and caused other damage he said he would pay for. Crash Reports Dec. 4 – A Second Street resident reported his truck was hit while it was parked at his residence. Dec. 5 – A Uhrichsville driver hit a Carrollton woman’s vehicle while she was waiting to turn into a business on Canton Road. Dec. 5 – A Sherrodsville woman’s vehicle was across the stop bar at a traffic light at 2nd Street and N. Lisbon. When the light changed, she attempted to back up and struck a vehicle driven by a 2nd Street man. Dec. 10 – A Steubenville Road, Carrollton, man was waiting for an open pump at a gas station on Canton Road, when a Canton man struck his vehicle.

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Real Estate Transfers Robert I. Gooderl, dec’d., to Michael and Daniel Gooderl, 38.547A, Loudon Twp. Ryan G., Jennifer and Allen D. Irwin to Robin M. Ott, Lots 32, 33, Gascon Heights, Malvern, $105,000. Judith A. Hays to Danny Mayle, Lots 185, 184, Minerva, $115,000. James E. and Florence A. Breckenridge to James E. and Florence A. Breckenridge, 37.19A, 41.86A, Brown Twp. Thelma G. Smith to Clay E. Smith, Lot 12, Malvern. Penso Trust Co. Custodian FBO Gale Hazen to Gale Hazen, Lots 1392,1393, Lake Mohawk. Taylor J. and Kayla J. Wright and Kayla J. VanFossen to Jack E. Leggett and Rachel M. Larson, Lots 10-11, Malvern, $110,000. Richard A. and Donna M. Betz to Nicholas C. and Courtney L. Bayer, Lot 11, Rose Twp., $18,000. Vivian J. Guess IRR Trust, Katherine L. Guess Carson Co-Trustee and Michael P. Guess Co-Trustee, to Katherine L. Carson, Katherine Guess Carson, 2.517A, Carrollton. Katherine L. Guess Carson and Scott Dale Carson to Guess Plaza LLC, 2.517A, Carrollton. Thomas E. and Florence L. Furey to Larry D. and Kathleen L. Burwell, 0.053A, Brown Twp. Mary B. Gartrell, dec’d., to Jean G. Alter Trustee, Ralph W. and Mary B. Gartrell Trust, 21.000A, 1.838A, 71.324A, Orange Twp. Blessing Acre Farms LLC to Beavers Marine Store LLC, 11.736A, Monroe Twp.,

Center Twp. trustees changes meeting date Center Township Board of Trustees will hold its next regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, Dec. 23, at 7 p.m. instead of Tuesday, Dec. 24, because of the holiday. Additionally, there will be a special meeting of the Center Township trustees on Thursday, Dec. 26, at 7 p.m. to review candidates for the unexpired term ending Dec. 31, 2021, for Center Township trustee.

$65,000. Melvin G., Deborah L. and Deborah E. Pye to Todd L. Poling, Lots 14-16, Lakeview Allotment, Monroe Twp., $84,000. Edward E. and Sonia D. Hardesty, Sonia Lilly and Ed Hardesty to Edward E. and Sonia D. Hardesty, 2.000A, Rose Twp. Virginia K. Delong to Joseph and Julie A. Miller, 8.675A, Perry Twp., $16,100. Virgina L. DeLong to Derek and Janesa Furbee, 0.170A, Union Twp. Rodweller Properties LLC to Thomas F. and Sandra L. Ramsey, Lot 48, Sunset Valley, Monroe Twp., $76,500. Eugene Clarence and Eleanor Jean Huff to Paul J. Nero Trustee and Paul J. Nero Family Trust, 53.8949A, Monroe Twp., $175,000. Lynn A. Hunter to Gary A. and Marjorie E. George, Lots 2 and 3, Curtis Oak Ridge, Harrison Twp. Kathy R. Urbanek Trustee and B. Nadine Leggett Revocable Living Trust to Jay and Terri Jo McClain, 13.008A, Orange Twp., $139,500. Linney M. and Alta Jones to Douglas W. Feiock Trustee, Tammy L. Leaver Trustee and Jones Family Irrevocable Trust, 0.297A, 22.303A, Harrison Twp. Crist J., Paul C. and Ida Mae Miller to Norco Road Properties LLC. 12.0516A, Fox Twp. Molybdenum Properties LLC to Chunk LLC, 12.928A, Monroe Twp., $205,000. Julie A. Howell to Theodore J. Tracy, 5.741A, Rose Twp.

Candidates file financial reports

The Carroll County Board of Elections reported that all candidates for the Nov. 5 election filed finance reports as required by the State. Friends of Carroll County Parks of 190 Alamo Rd., Carrollton, reported no contributions and expenditures totaling $330.75.

Fox Township trustees to meet Monday The Fox Township Board of Trustees has rescheduled its regular meeting from Tuesday, Dec. 24, to Monday, Dec. 23, at 8 p.m. at the township building on Clover Road, Mechanicstown.

Dec. 11 – Deputies responded to a domestic incident at an Alliance Road, Malvern, residence.

Office closing early The Carroll County Recorder’s office will close at 12 noon Christmas Eve and 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.

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COUNTY MUNICIPAL COURT Carrollton Police Department cases – Quincy Coleman of 4331 Milo Rd. NW, Carrollton, assured clear distance ahead, $130 bond. Michelle Morrow of 231 Niles Rd. NW, Canton, drug paraphernalia offenses, $100 fine, $70 costs; muffler/smoke violation, $25 fine. Eric Rice of 230 3rd St. SW, Carrollton, driving under the influence, $400 fine, $70 costs, 177 days of a 180-day jail sentence suspended on conditions, operators license suspended from Aug. 20, 2019, to Aug. 19, 2020; squealing/ peeling tires, $25 fine. Donald Frum of Akron, no operators license, $50 fine, $70 costs; illegal display of license plates, case dismissed by State. John Bendily of 552 Lincoln Ave., Carrollton, vehicle accident on private property, $250 fine, $70 costs; illegal starting/backing vehicle, case dismissed by State. Chris Nickolas of 184 Clay Rd., Dellroy, expired license plates, $130 bond; stop/yield sign violation, $60 bond. Desiree Krause of 2225 Scroll Rd. SW, Carrollton, failure to yield road, $130 bond. Robert Kordiac II of Uhrichsville, assured clear distance, $130 bond. Dog Warden’s cases – Christopher Utter of 4226 Mayham Rd. NE, Carrollton, no dog tags, $100 bond. Louis Lee of 4215 Mayham Rd. NE, Carrollton, dog running at large, $190 bond. Game Warden’s cases – Michael Hivner of Canfield, operating a vehicle off an undesignated roadway, $200 fine, $70 costs. Austin Minard of Salem, jack lighting, $200 fine, $70 costs, 30-day jail sentence suspended on conditions; hunting without permission, $200 fine, same jail sentence suspension. Clifford Whipkey of Massillon, hunting deer on lands of another without a hunting license, $195 bond; illegal hunting, taking and possession of deer, $125 bond. Michael Yoskey of 28094 Buffalo Rd., Kensington, jack lighting, $200 fine, $70 costs, 30-day jail sentence suspended on conditions. Maquire Fullum of Salem, jack lighting, $100 fine, $70 costs, 30-day jail sentence suspended on conditions. Ohio State Highway Patrol’s cases – Rhonda Arkenburgh of 315 W. Linclonway, Minerva, no seat belt, $68 bond. Peggy

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Beadnell of 621 6th St., Bergholz, child restraint violation, $130 bond; no seat belt, $30 bond. Eddie Grogg of 24869 US 30, East Rochester, no seat belt, $68 bond. Christina Strawder of 3140 Salineville Rd. NE, Carrollton, no seat belt, $68 bond. Travis Sikon of 770 Jones Ave. NW, Lot T, Carrollton, failure to yield right of way, $130 bond. Brandy Shaffer Frame of 14000 Lincoln St. SE, Lot 81, Minerva, no seat belt, $68 bond. State’s Carrollton Police Department case – Michelle Morrow of 231 Niles Rd. NW, Canton, driving under license suspension, $25 fine, $70 costs, 180-day jail sentence suspended on conditions. Sheriff’s Department cases – Kevin Nichols of 3116 Bedrock Rd. NW, Dellroy, assault, $100 fine, $128 costs, 154 days of a 180-day jail sentence suspended on conditions. William Peebles III of 22 Gallo Rd., Carrollton, child endangerment, no fine, $70 costs, case dismissed by State; driving under the influence, $500 fine, $80 costs, 174 days of a 180-day jail sentence suspended on conditions; operators license suspended from Nov. 11, 2019, to Nov. 10, 2020; assured clear distance, $50 fine. Seth Fuller of 525 Madeline St., Carrollton, driving under the influence, $500 fine, $80 costs, 174 days of a 180-day jail sentence suspended on conditions, operators license suspended from Nov. 22, 2019, to Nov. 21, 2020. Karen Hurst of 6079 Gary Dr. NW, Malvern, driving under suspension, $100 fine, $95 costs; fictitious registration, no fine imposed. Andrew Dunlap of 16608 Emerick Rd., Kensington, PTO traffic control violation, case dismissed by State, costs waived. Angel Devon-McCartney of 3414 Robertsville Ave. SE, Minerva, stop/yield sign violation, $130 bond. State’s Minerva Police Department cases – Christopher Bucher of 315 Jackson St., Minerva, disorderly conduct, $100 fine, $92 costs, 27 days of a 30-day jail sentence suspended on conditions; endangering children, case merged and dismissed. Tnay King of 257 Maple St., Waynesburg, driving under the influence, case merged; driving under the in-

fluence, $600 fine, $105 costs, 77 days of a 180-day jail sentence suspended on conditions, operators license suspended from Oct. 30, 2019, to Oct. 29, 2020; hit skip, $250 fine; reasonable control, $50 fine. Kerry Sells of 25015 US Rt. 30, East Rochester, driving under suspension, $100 fine, $95 costs, 180-day jail sentence suspended on conditions. Civil Cases New contract note and money actions filed during the past week included: Contract Notes LVNV Funding LLC of Greenville, SC, vs. Matthew White of 5142 Antigua Rd. SW, Carrollton, $1,162.83. LVNV Funding LLC of Greenville, SC, vs. Latasha Bain of 7063 Hill Dr. NW, Malvern, $589.61. LVNV Funding LLC of Greenville, SC, vs. Erick Seevers of 7201 Hollow St. SW, Carrollton, $597.14. Portfolio Recovery Associates of Norfolk, VA, vs. Emilianne E. Hale of 302 Union Ave., Minerva, $1,008.61. LVNV Funding LLC of Greenville, SC, vs. Niles Maple of 5101 Apollo Rd. SE, Amsterdam, $845.22. Portfolio Recovery Associates of Norfolk, VA, vs. Brandy Pishner of 608 W. Wood St., Malvern, $1,413.86. Discover Bank of New Albany vs. Keith A. Lowther of 3030 Rebel Rd. SE, Carrollton, $8,214.65. Discover Bank of New Albany vs. James Robinson of 1 San Chez Trail, Malvern, $7,528.65. Discover Bank of New Albany vs. Christal E. Degarmo of 1936 Burrow Rd. SE, Carrollton, $7,222.02. American Express National Bank of Independence, OH, vs. Michael V. Virden of 5230 Norco Rd. NE, Carrollton, $12,632.06. Aultman Hospital, c/o Slovin & Associates Co. of Cincinnati vs. Joseph R. Evans of 7017 Bachelor Rd. NW, Waynesburg, $1,474. Autlman Hospital, c/o Slovin & Associates of Cincinnati vs. Robert E. Hull of 6182 Arbor Rd. NE, Mechanicstown, $2,138.89. Portfolio Recovery Associates of Norfolk, VA, vs. Matthew L.

Issued by Judge Campbell Bench warrants have been issued by Carroll County Probate and Juvenile Court Judge John S. Campbell for the arrest of Brandon Emerine of 605 Tiffin Ave., Sandusky, and Michael Ingledue of 104 N. Market St., Minerva, for failure to appear for support contempt hearings scheduled for Dec. 11.

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Lest We Forget By CAPT. CHARLES PEARSON

U.S. Marine Corps, ret. During World War II the Germans cooperated with the Red Cross and the guidelines set up for the treatment of prisoners of war during the 1929 Geneva Convention. They allowed Red Cross medical supplies and food parcels, as well as mail from home to reach prisoners regularly. The Japanese, on the other hand, did not work closely with the Red Cross. While the average POW in Germany lost 38 pounds during captivity, the average prisoner of the Japanese lost 61 pounds. At the beginning of the war, the Imperial Japanese Army captured thousands of Americans, but it apparently had no organized plan for how to keep them. I had the privilege to serve with some fellow Marines who were among the 5,000 Americans who surrendered on Corregidor in May 1942. They were forced to march in the Bataan “Death March” where thousands of Americans and Filipinos died of starvation, disease and exhaustion on the way to the Cabanatuan prison camp. Marine Lou Curtis told me that “apparently the Japanese were not prepared for so many men.” They split us into groups and loaded us on barges. We were taken to Manila and then on to Cabanatuan. I remember being put in a box car and the terrible things that happened, people passing out from heat exhaustion and no water. I was put in a Japanese prison camp on the Philippine Island of Palawan. The Imperial Army allowed

the prisoners to send postcards limited to 50 words. Below is a copy of one that Lou sent to his sister Mary. The Japanese often delayed notifying the Red Cross of the names of POW’s. Families in the United States knew only that a man was missing in action. Once Lou Curtis’s sister learned of his fate, she mailed him a recorder, a substitute for his saxophone, which he loved to play. Although the Japanese distributed mail and food parcels haphazardly, Lou Curtis did receive his little flute a year and half after his capture. Lou told me, “I played marches and everything on that. At Christmas time I played Christmas carols and other Christmas tunes. We had a guy make a guitar out of a box and a set of drums. The music cheered everyone up and helped us cope. The Japanese guards even like it. In fact some of the old Japanese guards would give us a little extra rice.” In the fall of 1944, Curtis and a group of 150 prisoners were sent to Japan. The trip by sea was in the hot, crowded, unsanitary holds of “Hell Ships” where many malnourished men died. Once in Japan, Lou Curtis learned how far his luck carried him. With American forces closing in on Palawan, the Japanese massacred almost all of the remaining prisoners. “Sometimes I think “why me?” Lou told me. Many of our service men and women spend the Christmas holidays in far off places away from their loved ones at home. Please keep them in your prayers. Charles Pearson is the chaplain for the Malvern Legion Post 375 and Carrollton VFW Post 3301.

Nearly 80 inducted into Edison’s Beta Club Nearly 80 new members have been inducted into the National Beta Club at Edison High School. Forty-one seventh-graders joined the junior high organization and another 38 were added to the high school group, while the members exemplify good character, leadership, academic

achievement and community service. During the Nov. 25 ceremony, a special presentation was held to honor late student Mackenzie Smith and her parents, Ross and Marsha, who accepted a plaque from the National Jr. Beta Club as well as her high school certificate.

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Obituaries Alice Louise Booth Alice Louise Booth, 62, of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away Dec. 10, 2019 at Dixon Healthcare Center in Wintersville, OH. She was born Sept. 6, 1957 to Richard and Nancy (Gross) Klontz. She is preceded in death by a sister, Cynthia Randalson and brother-in-law, Dennis Gallagher. She is survived by two sons, Daniel Booth of Carrollton and Jimmy (Patty) Booth of Martins Ferry; a daughter, Rhonda Reese of Cuyahoga Falls; two sisters, Bunny Gallagher of Amsterdam and Deborah Reese of East Springfield; four grandchildren, Tristen Booth, Jacob Reese, Dustin Watton and Dakota Watton; a niece, Kari Gallagher; two step grandchildren, Trenton Lamielle and Bryanne Daugherty and many loving family members. Alice loved crocheting and word search puzzles. She was an avid reader, loved movies, country music and her cat, Ginger. Her wishes were to be cremated and there will be no formal services.

Herbert W. Jeffrey Herbert W. Jeffrey, 82, of Carrollton, died Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019 at Aultman Hospital. He was born March 4, 1937 in Boissevain, VA to George and Elizabeth (Benninghoe) Jeffrey. He worked for the City of Stow as a truck driver and city worker. He is preceded in death by his wife, Laquaita (Brown) Jeffrey who died in 2014; a daughter, Pamela Jeffrey; a sister, Dolores Rickers; and two brothers, Albert Jeffrey and Robert Phipps. He is survived by five children, Donald Jeffrey of Akron, Ronald (Tammy) Jeffrey of Stowe, Gerry (Tim) Wright of North Canton, Terry Jeffrey of Dellroy, and Douglas (Megan) Jeffrey of North Canton; 19 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Following cremation, a memorial service will be Monday, Dec. 16 at 11 a.m. in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home with Chaplain Larry Karlen officiating. Burial will be at East Lawn Cemetery at a later date. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.

Joseph Lynn Rutledge Joseph Lynn Rutledge, 68, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019 at his residence. Born in Canton, OH, Jan. 8, 1951, he was the son of the late Richard A. and Betty (Campbell) Rutledge. He grew up in Carrollton and was a 1969 graduate of Carrollton High, following which, he attended Heidelberg College graduating in 1973. Joseph had been employed as a math teacher, first at the Crestwood Local Schools, where he also coached high school football. He then was employed as a teacher at Alliance City Schools, also coaching football, and retiring in 2003. His career also included serving as a football coach in Sebring, OH. He enjoyed collecting movie and music tapes, loved football and good food, and was grateful for his good neighbors. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Survivors include his siblings, Richard (Jill) Rutledge of East Rochester, OH, Tom (Laura) Rutledge of Carrollton, OH and Margaret (Keith) Brown of Alliance, OH; nieces and nephews, Amanda Brown, Mike (Emily) Brown, Morgan (Joe Gotschall) Rutledge, Evan Rutledge, Daisy Gotschall and Oliver Gotschall. There are no calling hours. Cremation has taken place. A Casual Time of Remembrance and Reception will be held Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020 beginning at 1 p.m. at Union Avenue United Methodist Church, 1843 Union Ave., Alliance, OH 44601 with family and friends to share fond memories and refreshments together. If you wish to honor Joe, memorials are suggested to a favorite charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements are by the Green Family Funeral Home & Crematory Service in Mantua, where condolences and memories may be viewed at www.greenfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Applause Dear Editor, On behalf of the Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry and the Carrollton Unit of the Salvation Army, I would like to thank the Carrollton community for their very generous support of these Christian charity ministries, which provide food, rent, utilities, emergency car repair, clothing, medicine and other kinds of help to the needy of our community. Thousands of dollars of cash donations have been received by these charities during this holiday season, as well as food collection drives by various clubs and organizations and school groups in our community. Special thanks are due to the Betty Kaye Bakery and Sander’s Market for regular donations of food all year long, and to the Sisters of the Good Shepherd for rent-free use of the building that houses the pantry, and to the dedicated staff of volunteers who give generously of their time to perform the many tasks necessary to run this charity. Special thanks also this year to FreshMark Salem plant for a huge discounted price on nearly two tons of ham. Salvation Army kettles have been sponsored by Ponderosa, Discount Drug Mart, Dollar General Market, Tractor Supply Company and Sander’s Market. We appreciate this cooperation and support. We are all blessed to be part of a caring community that understands the spirit of Christmas. God bless. Sincerely, Gordon Warner Salvation Army and Loaves & Fishes Pantry An open letter to Fourth Street NE, Carrollton residents I was in Carrollton this week for my aunt Dot’s (Dorothy Horrigan) funeral. It was so heart warming to meet many of her fellow residents on Fourth Street NE. They told me of helping with Christmas decorations and lawncare, greeting her as she was out walking, and serving as her neighbor and friend for so many years. Her next-door neighbor, Ann Lloyd has been such a dear to our family, all who live out of the area. Her friendship was so needed, appreciated, and heartfelt. She has communicated with us and conveyed sometimes-hard truths, all the while going over three times a day to help Dot with meals and meds, helping with Curley the dog, and transporting Dot to church. Thank you, Ann, for your sacrificial kindness. To those who were part of Dot’s world there on Fourth Street NE - thank you for living out what it means to be a community of people who look out for each other and intentionally become a part of each other’s lives. Jeani Shepherd Good

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Looking Back Compiled by Don Rutledge 60 YEARS AGO From 1959 FPS Files Newly-elected officers of the Augusta Ruritan Club included Lester Berry, president; Ernest Courtheyn, vice president; Junior Freshley, secretary; Edgar Snode, treasurer, and Jack Ossler, director. Installation of dial telephone service at Dellroy gave the town the newest system in the state. The Carrollton Future Farmers of America parliamentary procedure team placed first among five other teams in the district contest held at Scio High School. The six Carrollton High School Warrior gridders who received awards at the Booster Club football banquet included Dick Boggs, Gary Chaddock, Larry Dugger, Captain Larry Warner, Ed Lewis and Dan Yost. 50 YEARS AGO From 1969 FPS Files Sanford W. Roudebush, who was an active member of the Fox Twp. Volunteer Fire Department since it was organized in 1952, retired after serving as fire chief for the past 15 years. The husband-wife team of Marjory and Franklin Fuss were taking flight training at the Carroll County Airport in their privately-owned Cessna 172 airplane. Conotton Valley High School’s reserve cheerleading squad included Kathy Shuss, captain; Karen Manbeck, Barbara Dwiggins, Becky Booth, Sondra Bache, and Rindy Dunfee. The five returning lettermen on Malvern High School’s varsity basketball squad were Paul Wackerly, Ken Andrews, Jim Pryor, Jim Yockey and Tim Mastroine. 40 YEARS AGO From 1979 FPS Files Nancy Shotwell of Carrollton was credited with saving the life of Bernard Keniray, a 59-year-old Canton man who suffered a heart attack in the Belden Village Higbee store parking lot while she was on duty as a security guard at the Higbee store and was a trained Emergency Medical Technician. Thirty-seven new Chapter Farmers were inducted into the Future Farmers of America chapter at Carrollton High School. The varsity cheerleading squad at Carrollton High School included Julie Herron, Mona White, Karen Miser, Chris Westfall, Elaine Jones and Rhonda Cummings. The freshmen cheerleaders were Teresa Worley, Jeanette Green, Debbie Westfall, Penny Brown and Sherrie Dunlap. Newly-elected officers of the Carrollton Garden Club included Mrs. Richard (Betty) Lord, president; Mrs. Richard (Joyce) Hannon, vice president; Mrs. I. K. (Dorothy) Saltsman, secretary, and Mrs. Carl (Ann) Saltsman, treasurer. 30 YEARS AGO From 1989 FPS Files Renovations of the second and third floors of the safety building (jail) attached to the courthouse were moving forward. Mrs. Mary Ann Michael addressed the Minerva Local Board of Education for solicitation of signatures on a petition she wanted circulated throughout school buildings bringing prayer back into the classrooms. Officers of the Carroll County 4-H Advisory Committee included Betty Lyall, secretary; Tammy Sanderson, treasurer; Janice Bowser, president, and Jerry Rinehart, vice president. Carrollton High School’s baseball coach Curt Hensley took part in some decision making by the Ohio High School Athletic Association. 20 YEARS AGO From 1999 FPS Files Harry Wilson of Sherrodsville was the subject of a feature story on his egg engraving business, which became a nationally-recognized company – Creative Images. Carrollton High School speech team members who won first place honors in a speech tournament at Canton South High School included Shannon Morris, Stacy Molnar, Mike Curry, Jeremy Benington and Josh Evans. Elizabeth (Coe) Ball, a Carrollton High School graduate and former Carroll County resident, published a hidden picture puzzle book as a freelance artist residing in Montgomery County. The Minerva Lady Lions remained undefeated with a 47-35 win over Canton South and Senior Erin Keating leading the way for the Lions with 19 points and nine rebounds. 10 YEARS AGO From 2009 FPS Files Amanda Tubaugh and Robyn Sutton were sworn in by Carroll County Clerk of Courts William R. Wohlwend as the new director and deputy director, respectively, of the Carroll County Board of Elections. Atty. Jason Jackson was named the new village solicitor for Dellroy following the recent death of former solicitor Ken Welch. Mike Wilson became the 109th Eagle Scout to be inducted by Malvern Boy Scout Troop 155. Margaret Mesler, a 20-year member of the Carrollton Village Fire Department was named “Firefighter of the Year.” Six Carrollton High School athletes were honored for making the All Northeastern Buckeye Conference first team at the annual NBC banquet held at Skyland Pines in Louisville. They included Kelsey Cogan, cross country; Renee Davis and Conrad Burns, both soccer; Dakota Hall and Johnny Lowdermilk, both football, and Tony Pozderac, golf.

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Pastor’s Pen Since I have the blessing and privilege of writing to you a couple more times, I would like to offer you a small piece of advice from my heart. Do not forget to remember. This simple advice can be applied to many areas of our lives, from the simple and mundane, to the important and most precious. We often get wrapped up in taking care of necessary tasks, which quickly leads to us simply going through the motions. Many times it is easier for us to forget what really matters, than it is to remember. Forgetting is passive, it takes little to no effort from us, while remembering is active and requires our attention. I pray that we are being purposeful to remember what truly matters. I pray that we take time to be certain we are not forgetting the ones we love and need our time. I pray that we are remembering to be thankful for the blessings we have. I pray that we do not forget that there are people around us that are hurting and need our support. Do not forget to remember; this advice, if you choose to accept it, could benefit you in many circumstances and at any point in time, but I believe it could be exceedingly beneficial to you during the Christmas season. As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, we know that we are supposed to be focused on His miraculous birth, on His offer of salvation, love, peace, grace and joy. We hear about those things at church, we read about them in scripture, we hear and sing songs about them...but we still often forget. We allow ourselves to become stressed about finances, we lose patience while shoving our way through crowded stores, we worry about spending money on gifts and neglect to spend quality time with those we love. Sadly, in our attempt to make this Christmas “just the way we want”, we forget to remember what this celebration is all about. Don’t get me wrong; I love many of the traditions and “extras” that are part of the celebration. I love the decorations, the songs, the gifts, of course the CHEESECAKES! (maybe there is other food around, I am sure it is all okay as well), but I pray we do not forget that these things are not the focus of Christmas. I pray that we use the traditions and “extras” to serve as reminders. As we decorate with friends and family, remember that the time spent with loved ones is an incredible blessing (even if the kids seem to be making a mess of the tree). As we sing, make a joyful noise to the Lord (even if it doesn’t sound joyful to those around us). As we give and receive gifts, do so in love (even if it is the wrong size). Philippians 4:4-7, Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Most importantly, as we celebrate this Christmas, please do not forget to remember Jesus. Pastor Chad Thompson Bergholz Faith Community Church

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y t i n u m Com AMSTERDAM 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.

CCCA presents ‘The Best Christmas Present Ever’

The Junior /Senior High finished the program off with “One King” (stick drama). Pictured are Tess Kiko, Danielle Shankel, Ben Kiko, Emmaleigha Hale, and Malachi Carson. This entire program would not be possible without the direction of Joan Dawson and the pianist Sherry McCort.

Carrollton First United Methodist Church Carrollton First United Methodist Church will have three Christmas Eve services to which the public is invited. They include Dec. 24 at 5 p.m. at The Bridge (Rosebud Mining Complex at the Carroll County fairgrounds); Dec. 24 at 7 and 11 p.m. at the Yellow Brick Church at 253 S. Lisbon St., Carrollton. Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church choir will present a cantata, “Joy! He Shall Reign,” Sunday, Dec. 22, at 7:30 p.m.

The composition by Tony Wood and Michael Farren will be directed by Mindy Domer. Judy Capper will serve as pianist and Joanne Eshler as organist. Jay Stoneman will present a piano prelude at 7:15 p.m. The church will observe Christmas Eve with a candlelight service at 7 p.m., to which the public is invited. Pastor Vernon Palo’s message will be “The Christ Child”. Pastor Vernon Palo and the congregation extend a welcome to the community to attend. The church address is 89 Canyon Rd. SW, Carrollton.

The Carroll County Christian Academy presented “The Best Christmas Present Ever.” The cast (seen on the left side of the photo, front row from left) are Kendall George as Mia, Zachary Gingerrich as Connor and Rhemee Beadnell as Natalie. Back row: David Powell as Aiden, Mylan Andrews as Abby, Miranda Synder as Chloe and teacher Tess Kiko as Miss Wright. Not pictured are Isaiah Locke as Rod Stark, Hannah McCort as Emma, Rachel Powell as Ellie, Kolby Tullis as Cameraman and Issac Griffith as Lights.

In Loving Memory of our World War II Vet, T.J., our wonderful mother, Marjorie Mitchell and also our one of a kind brother Randi (the Pink Panther) Dad passed on 12-24-1999, Mom on 1-29-2010 & Randi on 2-15-1986 They are together again. Not a day goes by that we don’t see or hear something that will remind us of them. We love and miss you so very much. One day we will all be together again. Until then our love is with you each and every day. Sadly missed by: Bonnie Mitchell, Roger and Kathy Greene, Johnathon, Shirley and Bobby Ferguson, and Many Friends.

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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.

Bud’s Flowers & Gifts See us at our new location! 80 W. Main St., Carrollton * 330-627-5114 The Ashton House Museum Open April-December 120 3rd St. NW, Carrollton *330-627-2682

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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ABOVE: The Carrollton fifth-grade students sang to their grandparents during the recent Grandparents Day. AT RIGHT: The classrooms were crowded with students and grandparents as the students showed their classwork to their grandparents and played a game with them.

Carrollton Elementary celebrates Grandparents Day Every day for a week, a different grade celebrated Grandparents Day with the students’ grandparents at Carrollton Elementary School. On Friday, six classes of fifth graders came together in the gym to sing for their grandparents.

Mrs. Brooks told family members that day that it has been amazing to bring the schools all together. This year with Augusta and Dellroy Elementary schools closed, all elementary classes are held within the same building at the former Carrollton High School on Third Street.

“We couldn’t do it without you,” said Brooks to the grandparents. Grandparents and students were treated to punch and cookies. Grandparents were then shown the classrooms by their grandchild and participated in various word games.

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Members of the Caring, Helping, Sharing Club are (front, from left) Cabel Davala, Kayla Lewis, Nikki Rummell, Graden Cook and Cooper Schaar; and (back) Avery Toothman, Adam Arbogast, Penelope Menarchek, Club Advisor Belinda Mach, Jayden Cook, Emily Schaar and Autum Riggenbach.

Club assists local families with Christmas gifts The CHS (Caring, Helping, Sharing) Club of Carrollton High School went shopping for Christmas gifts for families that needed a little help this year. Club Advisor Belinda Mach

said that students tell her every year, this is the best part of being in the club, getting to help Santa out a little bit. “Share a Christmas” funds were used to make the purchas-

es. The CHS club works on several fundraisers each year and assists the community and fellow students with numerous projects.

Saturday’s double feature at the Roxy to benefit Minerva’s backpack Program The Minerva Area Chamber of Commerce’s Roxy Theatre will host a Christmas movie double feature, sponsored by Loudon Motors Ford and benefiting the Minerva Elementary School Weekend Backpack Program on Saturday, Dec. 21. “Jingle All the Way” (PG) will begin at 4 p.m. and “Home Alone 2” (PG), at 7 p.m. Admission is $3 or $5 for both shows, and admission

will be free with a donation of one of the following food items: Ramen noodles, chicken noodle soup, Chef Boyardee, fruit snacks, chips, cereal bars, and individually wrapped cookies. The backpack program provides 328 Minerva students with nutritious, easy-to-prepare food to have at home every weekend. Doors will open at 3:15 p.m.

for the early show, and 6:15 p.m. for the second show. The Roxy Theater is located at 120 N. Market St. in Minerva’s historic downtown. Other movies scheduled at the Roxy are: Jan. 11, “Hidden Figures”; and Feb. 8, “Romancing the Stone.” For more information, contact the Chamber at 330-8687979 or denise.freeland@minervachamber.org.

Hello everyone! Don’t forget this coming Saturday winter begins. You know what that means, each day will get a little longer. In seven days to be exact, we will be celebrating Christmas Day. My wish for all of you is that you have a blessed Christmas that is merry and bright. May we all keep the love and peace in our hearts the whole year through that is ours to share with the world. As we celebrate the birth of Christ may we reflect on this passage of scripture, “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonder ful, C o u n s e l o r, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end.” (Isaiah 9: 6-7).

ONGOING EVENTS FREE CLOTHING give-away 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 330-735-2127 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 800-945-4250 ext. 4901. ALGONQUIN MILL Farm House Gift Shop will be open WHEELS

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I chose a beautiful Christmas novel to share with you this week. Once I got settled into the story, it took me back to my own childhood. I like going back there on occasion. My mom and dad and our dog, Puppy. We were quite the family, us three. And, I don’t want to fail to mention my grandparents. My world would not have been the same without them! You, at this moment, are living in your own world. Be at peace and enjoy this story. Until next time, Merry, Merry Christmas! Your friend, Sherry Sherry Kline Bolitho Adult Book Title: Where Treetops Glisten Written by: Tricia Goyer, Cara Putman, and Sarah Sundin Publisher: Waterbrook Press Price: $14.99 Available at the Carroll County District Library There are three stories all tied together. Each story highlights the other. You’ll go back in time when Bing Crosby sang a song of sleigh bells in the snow. You will see the realities of America’s involvement in the Second World War. With one family telling the stories, you will see the miracle of Christ’s birth and His plan for the future.

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Nov. 7 – Jan. 16. Hours are Thursdays from 9-4 and Saturday & Sunday from 1-4. FREE COMMUNITY Blessings Dinner at Perry Twp. Hall, sponsored by Perrysville & Pleasant Hill UMC’s. Upcoming dinner dates are Jan. 29, Feb. 26 & March 25, 2020. For more info. call 330-627-7593. THIS WEEK EVENTS ANNUAL COOKIE Exchange at CC Library, Dec. 19 at 6:30 p.m. THE AREA 16 Council of Government (COG) will hold a meeting Dec. 20 at 1 p.m. at the Harrison County DJFS Office,

520 N. Main St., Cadiz. BOARD OF DIRECTORS of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District will hold a meeting Dec. 20 at 9 a.m. at the MWCD Annex Building, 2050 Reiser Ave. SE, New Philadelphia. C.C. LIBRARY will be closed the following dates: Dec. 24 & 25 and Dec. 31. UPCOMING EVENTS BAKED STEAK and Baked Meatloaf Dinner at Jewett Volunteer Fire Dept., Jan. 12, 2020 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Includes salad bar, bread, dessert & beverage. $10 for adult, $6 for child.

Senior Menus Dec. 23-27 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 Center a 330-627-7017; Malvern Senior Center, 121 Wood St. (inside United Methodist Church), Malvern, 330-2056654 – dial “1” if using a landline; Sherrodsville Center at 740-269-2200, all before 8:30 a.m.

Monday – Chicken Parmesan, spaghetti, cauliflower, coleslaw, garlic bread. Tuesday – Cabbage roll, mashed potatoes, vegetable, fruit, dinner roll/margarine. Wednesday – Closed. Thursday – Closed. Friday – Teriyaki chicken, sidewinder fries, California blend mixed fruit, bread/margarine. Minerva Senior Center Closed all week for the holidays.

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Warriors open EBC action with win Carrollton wrestlers hand Canton South Wildcats 54-21 loss CARROLLTON - The official start of the 2019-20 quest for the Eastern Buckeye Conference (EBC) championship is here! The Carrollton Warriors opened EBC action Thursday, Dec. 12 at home against the Canton South Wildcats. The Warriors routed the Wildcats 5421 to improve to 1-0 in EBC action. The dual match started at 106 lbs. but a forfeit gave the Warriors a 6-0 lead. Carrollton sophomore and 2019 state qualifier, David Woolever, earned the Warriors three points with a 10-4 decision over Canton South’s Ronnie Boyd at 113 lbs. Carrollton led 9-5 following a tech. fall by Canton South at 120 lbs. The Warriors won their next four matches, starting with a forfeit win by Brandon Brown at 126 lbs. Carrollton senior Robbie Hoopes defeated Kevin Gulling by an 11-2 major decision.

Domanick Speelman won 138 lbs. by forfeit and Nate Blake earned Carrollton’s first pin of the night :32 into the second period of his 145-lb. match against Emmitt Hole. Carrollton’s Nick Leonard was pinned at 152 lbs. but Carrollton’s Evan Lewis bounced back with a 15-0 tech. fall victory at 160 lbs. Carrollton’s Nick Jones earned a firstperiod pin over Trevor Fellouzis at 220 lbs. Two of Carrollton’s final matches were both won by forfeit at 182 lbs. and 285 lbs. With the win, Carrollton is now 4-1 on the season and 1-0 in EBC competition. The Warriors are set to be back in action at the North Canton Hoover Holiday Classic Friday and Saturday, Dec. 20-21. Wrestling begins at 5 p.m. Friday and resumes at 9 a.m. Saturday. Photo courtesy of Melissa Mateo Carrollton senior Robbie Hoopes (white singlet) tries a move on Canton South’s Kevin Gulling. Hoopes won the 132-lb. match by a score of 11-2.

CHS basketball defeats Marlington by 12 points

Photo courtesy of Mikki Timberlake Carrollton senior Brady Benner (11) brings the ball up the court against Marlington. Benner finished with 10 points in the Warriors 58-46 victory.

CARROLLTON - It was a Friday night victory for the Carrollton Warriors as they improved to 3-1 with a win over the Marlington Dukes in the first conference game of the year. The Warriors jumped out to a hot start, leading the way 14-8 after the first quarter en route to their 58-46 defeat of Marlington. Carrollton took a 25-18 lead into halftime and extended their lead to six points by the end of the third quarter, leading 42-29. “Marlington has a few guys that can really hurt you and we put an emphasis on making that as difficult as possible. Team defense was the key,” Carrollton Coach Mike Aukerman said following the Warriors win. “Similarly, our offense was clicking because we shared the ball and were patient running our actions and then capitalizing when the chance came.” The Warriors were led by Adam Chaney, who scored nearly half of the Warriors’ points, finishing with 27 points. Chaney shot 12-of-13 from the free throw line. He also led all players in rebounds (13). “Adam is tremendously talented but if the opponents focus too much on him we need to have other players there to make them pay,” Coach Aukerman said. Carrollton senior Jimmy Birong stepped up, scoring 15 points while his teammate, Brady Benner, scored 10 points. Both players went 2-of-2 from the free throw line. “Jimmy and Brady have done that thus far and give us three guys in double figures scoring on the year.

Those three seniors have really improved over the last 16 months and I can’t wait to see how much more they can develop,” he said. “Brady has been our most steady guy, Adam’s scoring and rebounding lead us, and Jimmy’s efforts on the glass and 50/50 balls is a huge reason we have played so well.” Griffen Bagozzi scored five points for Carrollton and Gage Poole added one point. The following night, Saturday, Dec. 14, the Warriors traveled to Ridgewood for a non-conference game. The Warriors and Generals went back and forth in the first quarter. Carrollton led 14-12 entering the second quarter. Ridgewood outscored Carrollton 1511 in the second quarter, taking a 27-25 lead into halftime. The Generals opened the scoring attack in the third quarter, dropping 20 points compared to Carrollton’s eight. The Warriors trailed 47-33 entering the final quarter of action. Ridgewood remained in cruise control to end the game as they defeated Carrollton 63-44. Birong led all Carrollton scorers with 15 points. Chaney scored eight points for the Warriors, shooting 4-of-6 from the free throw line. The Warriors scored 26 of their 44 points down low. Carrollton is now 3-2 on the season and 1-0 in EBC play. The Warriors will be back in action Friday, Dec. 20 at Minerva to take on the Lions as they hope to improve to 20 in the Eastern Buckeye Conference.

Lady Warriors beat Crusaders, fall to rival Minerva Lady Lions 53-37

Laizure totals 38 in two games CARROLLTON - The Carrollton girls basketball team earned their first win of the season, defeating the Steubenville Catholic Central Crusaders 42-34 Dec. 11. Carrollton junior Abby Laizure led the way for the Lady Warriors, scoring 20 of her team’s 42 points. She went 2of-2 from the free throw line and drained four three-point shots. Carrollton senior Malina Moore scored eight points, including a triple. Carrollton sophomore Lucy Pridemore led the Lady Warriors in rebounding, pulling down eight boards. She also recorded four points. Josie Burgett scored five points, Erin King added four points and Grace Leslie added one. The Minerva Lady Lions improved to 4-2 on the season with a 53-37 victory over Carrollton. The game remained close through the first quarter, as Minerva only led 8-6 but it was all Minerva the rest of the way. The Lady Lions held a 26-16 lead at halftime. They added to their lead in the third quarter, outscoring Carrollton 17-12. The Lady Warriors trailed 43-28 entering the final quarter of action. Maddie Foutz finished as the leading scorer for Minerva, dropping in 15

points, including a pair of three points. Her senior teammate Elyssa Imler scored 13 points. She even made three three-point shots. Laizure scored 18 points for Carrollton, finishing as the team’s leading scorer, followed by Moore with eight points and Burgett with 6. Leslie and Pridemore both added three points and Naveah Hutchison tacked on a pair of points. Canton South, one of the EBC’s top teams, routed the Lady Warriors 55-25 Saturday, Dec. 14 at Carrollton High School. The Wildcats held an 8-4 lead at halftime but busted the game open in the second quarter, adding 17 points. Carrollton trailed 25-9 at intermission. Canton South continued to outscore Carrollton each quarter and score in the double digits, scoring 30 points in the second half compared to Carrollton’s 16. Lauren Marmo and Burgett led Carrollton with six points each. Laizure scored four points. Leslie and Pridemore added two points apiece. The Lady Warriors are now 1-6 (0-3) on the season. Carrollton is scheduled to travel to Beloit Dec. 21 to take on the West Branch Warriors. Tipoff is slated for 1:30 p.m.

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Carrollton’s Abby Laizure (3) goes up for a layup against Minerva. She finished with 18 points for the Lady Warriors.

Minerva’s Maddie Foutz (white jersey) and Carrollton’s Erin King (black jersey) fight for a rebound. Foutz scored 15 points.

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Altimore breaks Sandy Valley all-time scoring record

Photo courtesy of JM Sports Photo Sandy Valley senior basketball player Karlee Altimore (22) shoots and scores to become the school’s alltime scoring leader. She finished with 12 points.

EAST CANTON - The Lady Cardinals basketball team improved to 4-0 (3-0) on the season with a pair of wins over East Canton and Tuscarawas Central Catholic. Sandy Valley earned a hardfought victory on the Wizards’ floor, winning 46-36. Sophomore Abbey Parker had a huge game, scoring 20 points and adding 18 rebounds. “Abbey Parker has stepped her game up this season,” Sandy Valley Coach Tim McBride said. “We knew she had talent and skills but as a freshman they were only occasionally on display last season. She gained a lot of confidence this past summer and that has carried on this season as she has matured as a player.” Junior Tori Sickafoose dished out 4 assists. In addition, senior Karlee

Altimore scored 12 points, becoming Sandy Valley’s all-time leading girl’s scorer, surpassing the previous record of 1,147 by Nicole Lancaster. “Karlee's scoring skills and ball handling abilities have been vital to our success the past three seasons,” Coach McBride said as he spoke about Altimore reaching the milestone. “She plays hard and has learned to play through being tired, which the other players have learned to respect and emulate.” In a low-scoring, physical contest, the Lady Cards (4-0, 3-0) prevailed on the Saints home floor. Sickafoose led the scoring for Sandy Valley with 8 points, followed by Kirston Moriconi with 7 and Altimore with 6. “This season we have been fortunate to have four seniors who

have been in our program all four years and their experience has been very valuable,” Coach McBride said. “They are good leaders and role models for the younger girls in our program. They have done a good job of ‘Passing Cardinal Pride’ forward.” He added that this year’s senior class will go down as the most successful group to do it on the court for Sandy Valley’s girls program. “By the end of this season, Karlee and the other three seniors will go into our records as the "Winningest Players" to play four years of girls basketball at Sandy Valley, breaking the record currently held by Baylee Offenberger and Olivia Crone last season,” he said. Next up is a home game Saturday, Dec. 21 against the Ridgewood Generals.

Minerva, Alliance finish in tie; Aviators win on criteria ALLIANCE - The Minerva wrestling team traveled north to take on the Alliance Aviators Dec. 12 in the Eastern Buckeye Conference (EBC) opener. The dual match started at 160 lbs. Minerva’s Ethan Mueller lost 3-1 at 160 lbs. and the Lions trailed 0-3 early. Khail Louive lost by a 12-4 major decision at 170 lbs. Staring a 0-7 deficit in the face, Minerva’s Haines won the 182-lb. match with a second period pin. Minerva trailed 6-7. Garrett Hillard was majored 196 at 195 lbs.

Down 6-11, the Lions rattled off three straight wins. At 220 lbs., Minerva’s Logan Williams didn’t have an opponent to face and won by forfeit. One of Minerva’ returning state qualifiers, Jarrett Burress, won the 285-lb. match by first period pin. Just :22 into the 106 lbs. Strader won by pin to cap off Minerva’s three straight victories. The Lions now led 24-11. At 113 lbs., the Lions had to forfeit the match and Alliance trailed 24-17. Minerva’s Jacob Norris earned the Lions six points after winning by pin 1:21 into the

120-lb. bout. The Lions now led 30-17. The Aviators won back-to-back matches to cut Minerva’s lead to 30-24. Luke Chaddock (138), one of Minerva’s returning district qualifiers, won the 138-lb. match 10-4 to give his team a nine-point (33-24) advantage with two matches left. The Aviators were able to win the final two matches to tie the dual match at 33-33 but Alliance was awarded a tiebreaker point for the 34-33 win after the criteria was reviewed.

MAGNOLIA - The Malvern Hornets basketball team improved their record to 5-0 with a 54-38 win over the Sandy Valley Cardinals to remain unbeaten on the young season.

Malvern’s Derk Hutchison came up big for the Hornets, scoring 27 points on the Cardinals, including four made three pointers. Malvern’s Johnny Browning finished as the only other Hornet

basketball player in double figures, scoring 13 points. The Hornets are scheduled to be back in action Friday, Dec. 20 at home against Tuscarawas Valley at 7 p.m.

Malvern basketball completes rout of Sandy Valley

FPS Photo | Vanessa Cercone Minerva’s Khail Louive takes down an Alliance wrestler in a match last week. Louive lost the 170-lb. match 12-4.

SVHS wrestling places 12th at tourney The Sandy Valley Wrestling Team traveled to Barnesville to compete in the 21-team Doan Ford Invitational. Only wrestling 10 wrestlers, the Cardinals finished in 12th place with 82.5 points. Individually, four Cardinals were

able to reach the podium and bring home some hardware. The Cardinals were led by Wyatt Moyer placing 2nd at 220lbs., Branden Boggs 3rd at 106lbs., Brody Marks 4th at 132lbs. and Bear Watkins 6th at 138lbs. "We have a lot to work on in

every area," Coach Greg Donahue said. The Cardinals will travel to Loudonville for a triangular meet against host Loudonville and Hillsdale on Weds. Dec 18th @ 6pm.

Men’s Thursday Civic (Carroll Lanes) 10/31/19 – Leggett Auto 16-4, Minor’s Mobile Homes 137, Noramco 13-7, D & D TV & Appliance 12-8, Team 10 10-10, Carroll Lanes 9-11, JK Logging 812, Guess Motors 7-13, Smith Piping 7-13, H & M Tire 5-15. High bowlers: C. Leggett 731, K. West 704, T. Hill 686, R. Sauers 674, C. DeFord 672. T. Burkhart 636, D. Shockey 623, T. Whaley 621, D. Ulman 612, D. DeFord 606. (L. Evans, Sec.) Men’s Monday Industrial (Carroll Lanes) 11/4/19 – 224 Brew 16-4, Hamilton Insurance 13-7, Fair Vision 13-7, Ulman Bakery 11-9, Carroll Lanes 11-9, Team 7 9-11, McFadden Insurance 7-13. High bowlers: K. West 683, D. Bright 650, C. McCauley 649, M. Miller 635, E. Grunder 627, S. Bright 612. (L. Evans, Sec.) Tuesday Nite Ladies (Carroll Lanes) 11/5/19 – Carnation Electric 26-14, Al-Bi Winery 2218, Elevated Services 20-20, Danny’s Angels 12-28. High bowlers: J. Phillips 573, Bry Carper 470, Britt Carper 468. (J. Phillips, Sec.) Men’s Thursday Civic (Carroll Lanes) 11/7/19 – Leggett Auto 20-5, Noramco 18-7, Minor’s Mobile Homes 14-11, Guess Motors 12-13, D & D TV & Appliance 12-13, Carroll Lanes 11-14, JK Logging 11-14, Smith Piping 10-15, Team 10 10-15, H & M Tire 7-18. High bowlers: K. West 761, S. Bright 719, S. Kruprzak 701, C. DeFord 688, D. Shockey 668, Rock Smith

645, D. Gilland 643, P. Spears 630, E. Grunder 620, D. Bright 610, D. Ulman 609, R. Sauers 608, T. Hill 607. (L. Evans, Sec.) Men’s Monday Industrial (Carroll Lanes) 11/11/19 – 224 Brew 21-4, Fair Vision 17-8, Ulman Bakery 15-10, Hamilton Insurance 15-10, Carroll Lanes 12-13, Team 7 12-13, McFadden Insurance 8-17. High bowlers: C. McCauley 684, D. Ulman 681, R. Sauers 658, S. Bright 648, K. West 626, G. Fair 625. (L. Evans, Sec.) Men’s Thursday Civic (Carroll Lanes) 11/14/19 – Leggett Auto 22-8, Noramco 18-12, Guess Motors 17-13, Carroll Lanes 1614, Minor’s Mobile Homes 15-15, D & D TV & Appliance 15-15, Smith Piping 14-16, H & M Tire 12-18, JK Logging 11-19, Team 10 10-20. High bowlers: D. Shockey 780, S. Bright 709, C. DeFord 668, M. Johnston 655, D. Findling 648, K. West 628, J. Strawder 612, D. Bright 606, J. Foster 600. (L. Evans, Sec.) Men’s Monday Industrial (Carroll Lanes) 11/18/19 – 224 Brew 24-6, Hamilton Insurance 19-11, Fair Vision 18-12, Ulman Bakery 17-13, Carroll Lanes 1713, Team 7 16-14, McFadden Insurance 9-21. High bowlers: T. Thompson 622, L. Evans 618, S. Bright 616, D. Ulman 614, M. Miller 613, R. Sauers 608, P. Kean 602. (L. Evans, Sec.) Sunday Night Alley Cats (Atwood Lanes) 11/24/19 – Rainsberger/Long 59-25, Miller/Shuman 47-37, Kennedy/Geiser 46-38,

Hug/Davy 46-38, Rinehart/O’Brien 43-41, Wolford/Lallathin 40-44, Gearling/Elliott 35-49. Men’s high games: S. Kennedy 225, E. Grunder 222, B. O’Brien 221. Men’s high series: S. Kennedy 627, B. Wolford 605, E. Grunder 598. Women’s high games: A. Kennedy 215, N. DeFord 205, T. Gearling 189. Women’s high series: A. Kennedy 538, N. DeFord 513, T. Gearling 480. (A. Kennedy, Sec.) Tuesday Nite Dellettes (Atwood Lanes) 11/26/19 – Tinlin’s Atwood Lanes 56-42, Hume Farms 53.5-44.5, Advance Auto 52-46, The Damn Beavers 50-48, The Senior Strikers 49.5-48.5, Here 4 the Beer 47-51, Neighbor Dan’s 46-52, Taggerts 38-60. High scores: H. Tinlin 279, L. Bittaker 223, N. DeFord 214, P. Kidd 213. High Series: H. Tinlin 654, L. Bittaker 636, N. DeFord 568, P. Kidd 540, C. DeGarmo 515, W. Rainsberger 503. (A. Kennedy, Sec.) Sunday Night Alley Cats (Atwood Lanes) 12/1/19 – Rainsberger/Long 64-27, Kennedy/Geiser 53-38, Miller/Shuman 50-41, Hug/Davy 48-43, Wolford/Lallathin 44-47, Rinehart/O’Brien 43-48, Gearling/Elliott 40-51. Men’s high games: Z. Tinlin 258, T. Proctor 235, A. Lewis 231. Men’s high series: R. Tolaro 660, Z. Tinlin 623, T. Proctor 608. Women’s high games: A. Kennedy 203, B. Hagerty 200, D. Long 194. Women’s high series: A. Kennedy 554, K. Lallathin 510, B. Hagerty 486. (A. Kennedy, Sec.)

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The Carroll County Airport Authority has granted a new five-year lease to Lisa Stansbury for operation of the Carroll County Airport Restaurant. Airport Authority Board President John Cross confirmed on Dec. 9, that he and Stansbury signed the lease before a Notary Public on Aug. 30, 2019. The Free Press Standard questioned Cross regarding the signing because the airport board had not proposed, discussed nor voted upon the lease during

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Southern Local BOE honors outgoing members, puts levy on ballot again

The Southern Local Board of Education is giving a defeated levy another try this spring to help sustain facilities. Officials voted during the Dec. 11 regular meeting to seek approval for 2.25-mill, five-year permanent improvement levy, which failed at the polls Nov. 5. Leaders will make a second attempt during the March 17 primary election and Supt. Tom Cunningham said funds would help make some necessary updates as well as modernize facilities to educate students well into the future. “This is the levy that was rejected in November. Due to the presidential election, the primary is going to be in March instead of May so we had to have it filed by the 18th of this month,” Cunningham explained. The district has been repairing broken equipment because the present structure was formed around an existing building from the 1960s. Cunningham said the roof faces leakage issues after nearly two decades and provided cost estimates at $180,000 for the flat roof, $480,000 to re-shingle the pitched roof and $580,000 for steel roofing. The additional levy, which equals about 22 cents for each $100 of valuation, would commence in 2020 and be due in 2021 if approved at the polls.

Officials said it also would replace an existing 4.21-mill bond approved in 2000, which is being paid off early, thereby saving an estimated total of $100,000. The repayment would also help lower numbers by 40 base points and benefit taxpayers. Among other business: - Southern Local High School Assistant Principal Ron Sines said the school was partnering with the Utica Shale Academy for mental well-being programs. Another partnership is in place with motivational speaker and life coach Christopher Milo, who has met with students about needs and concerns outside of school. Sines added that teachers were addressing state standards and met with Carri Meek, instructional coach and CEO of Instructional Growth Seminars and Support, and Ron Sismondo of the Jefferson County Educational Service Center; - Southern Local Elementary Assistant Principal Emily Brinker said her teachers were working on clear learning targets while walk-throughs and observations were completed for the first round. Teachers will also work on a standard checklist and must document six intervention strategies before referring a student to guidance counselor Larry Rudloff. She added that the grades PreK-1

Christmas concert and Santa Workshop Open House were successful and the staff was focusing on the annual Giving Tree holiday project and coat drive, plus 125 Christmas cards will be made to include with Christmas dinners at the food bank in Salineville; - USA Director Bill Watson added that he was following up with Career Connections to approve local construction for a house in Salineville. The village mayor was looking to procure a site through a land bank and Watson hoped it would give students real work experience and allow them to earn money and credentials. He said a group took a field trip to the South Field Energy site Nov. 19 and students took part in welding tours and surveying. Seven students plan to be Level 2 surveyors by the end of the year. Meanwhile, he said students have been working to meet full-time equivalency (FTE) requirements with 6,514 hours logged at home so far this year and he was working to create a free curriculum based on needs through Khan Academy for credit to uplift growth; - Cunningham noted that he would be attending a state superintendent’s advisory meeting in Columbus Dec. 16 and he hoped to address educational choice vouchers since it would

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Southern Local School Supt. Tom Cunningham (center) recognized departing school board members Jay Cole (left) and Michael Abraham with plaques in appreciation of their service at their concluding Dec. 11 meeting.

give students opportunities to attend other schools, including private schools. He believed public schools offer better education and wanted to talk to state Superintendent Paolo DeMaria about the matter; - Leaders approved a Family Maternal Leave of Absence for Jim Rigby for three months effective Dec. 14 and Calvin Sell from Dec. 26-April 6;

- The board approved supplemental contracts for Gerard Grimm as baseball coach, Kyle Exline as assistant baseball and freshman boys basketball coach, Greg Sabbato as eighth-grade girls basketball coach and Michael Shope as seventh-grade girls basketball coach; - Officials transferred Monica Plunkett to the elementary kitchen;

- The board approved Erin Smith as a substitute teacher; - Cunningham recognized departing board members Jay Cole and Michael Abraham for their service to the school system and presented plaques to mark the occasion; - The next meeting was set for Jan. 8 with a reorganizational session at 6 p.m. followed by a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Three Edison teachers receive Best Practice Grants The Jefferson County Educational Service Center has awarded three Edison Local School teachers with 2019 Best Practice Grants to expand students’ knowledge. Stanton Elementary teachers Jordan Tice and Mikayla Tice and John Gregg Elementary educator Kathy Ramsey each received $600 mini-grants to put their classroom ideas into practice during the Nov. 21 Edison Local school board meeting at Edison High School. JCESC is awarding a total of 22 grants to seven school districts, a vocational school and a community school during the 2019-20 academic year to help recipients bring their ideas to fruition. Jordan Tice plans to use her mini-grant for sixth-grade math students to code an MIT program known as Scratch. “It is designed for younger students to be introduced to code. While students will not have to type out binary code, they will still have to choose the right actions to create the exact movement they want,” she said. “Coding movement is based off of the coordinate plane. This is a sixth-grade standard, so students will be able to understand how the movement actually works. Students will start off by animating their name and this will help them learn the program controls. Then students will be able

The Jefferson County Educational Service Center presented three $600 Best Practice Grants to Edison Local School teachers during the regular school board meeting on Nov. 21 for their creative classroom programs. Pictured from left are: JCESC Coordinator Patty Ferrell with teachers Mikayla Tice, Jordan Tice and Kathy Ramsey.

to create a scene from a story of their choosing and add sound, movement and backgrounds. Finally, the students will be able to code a game similar to Space Invaders or Mario. The Best Practice Grant will be used to provide students with books that will help with the projects along the way”, Tice added. She said the project will ben-

efit 73 students and she has received a Best Practice Grant in previous years. “It’s an honor to be selected. This grant has allowed for me to create end-of-the-year STEM projects that genuinely excite the students,” she added. Mikayla Tice, a first- and second-grade intervention specialist at Stanton, will use her windfall to continue a school-

wide Book of the Month initiative, which promotes literacy and also incorporates the recently implemented Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) matrix used across the district. She said it will benefit 400 students in grades PreK-6 in the process. “Each month a book will be chosen and read across grade levels and activities will be

completed in each subject area to cover state standards through enhanced learning,” she explained. Tice is a first-time Best Practice Grant awardee and was honored to be chosen. “I am so excited to be able to implement an initiative in the school that will promote literacy and will be a fun way to build community. Ramsey, who instructs music to grades PreK-6 at John Gregg, is establishing an early childhood music curriculum with her project, “Preschool and Above Enrichment through Music.” The funding will help acquire eight desktop bell sets that will allow more than 100 students to learn music theory and recognize various pitches by ear, kinesthetically and visually. “My project is a Preschool Prodigies music curriculum that introduces early learners to pitch recognition with the use of solfege, colors, rhythms, and the musical alphabet,” she said. “The district purchased the online curriculum which will be used in most of the primary grades. The grant was written in order to acquire several sets of the colored and pitched desk bells that are used for the kinesthetic and aural learning part of the curriculum. It is my hope that our early music learners will be able to have great sense of pitch after several consecutive

Caring Helping Sharing Club collects 4,146 items for food drive Carrollton Schools’ Caring Helping Sharing Club collected 4,146 non-perishable items as part of its food drive held Nov. 18-22. Adviser Belinda Mach noted the food drive was high-school homerooms against middle-school homerooms with the

high school winning the traveling trophy. Julie Roebuck’s homeroom collected the most in the middle school, while Chandra Myer’s homeroom earned top honors in the high school. Both will receive a doughnut party. The food collected was donat-

ed to Loaves and Fishes. Mach expressed her appreciation to club members and seniors Caleb Davala and Michael Schaar who collected the donated food each day at the high school and Craig Brooks and Student Council for collecting the food at the middle school.

Edison Beta Club collects 1,000 items for food pantry The Edison High School Beta Club is helping to feed the needy by holding its annual Christmas food drive. Students collected about 1,000 non-perishable items for the Amsterdam Food Pantry and advisor Sara Cunningham thanked everyone who contributed, saying it will help the less fortunate during the holiday season. Pictured with a few of the items are Beta members Alec Mayle, Hayden Johnson and George Ash.

Carrollton High School and Middle School students donated 4,146 non-perishable food items for the Loaves and Fishes food pantry. The high school collected the most items and won the traveling trophy.

years of this. It would greatly enhance their singing abilities and learning an instrument,” Ramsey said. She is a previous Best Practice Grant recipient and said the latest allocation will be put to great use. “I am very grateful in receiving this grant. It allows me to purchase the starter sets of bells to begin this new curriculum. More will be needed, but it’s a start. I am excited to see the progress with the students in the next few years.” JCESC has been awarding Best Practice Grants for more than three decades to benefit education at Buckeye Local, Edison Local, Harrison Hills City, Indian Creek Local, Southern Local, Steubenville City and Toronto City Schools as well as Jefferson County Joint Vocational School and the Utica Shale Academy, while an estimated $106,500 has been disbursed within the past 12 years alone. “The Jefferson County Educational Service Center Board governs with a belief of making decisions that are beneficial to our students. Most of those decisions are impactful at the district level,” said Supt. Dr. Chuck Kokiko. “The Best Practice Grant program provides an opportunity to directly assist teachers and students in the classroom,” he added.

CCCA Honor Rolls Students in grades 1st through 12th named to the Honor Roll and Merit Roll for the first nine weeks of school at the Carroll County Christian Academy have been reported by Academy officials as follows: Honor Roll (3.67-4.0 GPA) 1st through 4th Grades: Remmi Cunningham, Kara Jellick, Alaunah Moody, Kendall George, Adalyn Mogus, Savannah Womack, Olivia Powell, Brennen Roberts, Zachary Gingerich, Emma Gingerich, Rocco Myers, Kamryn George, Sabastian Pyles, Amelia Shankel, Rebecca Deitz and Adrianna Hale. 5th through 8th Grade: Rhemee Beadnell, Katelyn Haas, Ella Barkan, Malia Schaar and Miranda Snyder. High School Grades 9-12: Isabella Tess Kiko, Rachel Powell and Kolby Tullis. Merit Roll (2.67-3.66 GPA) 1st through 4th Grades: Isaiah Salisbury, Brielle Salisbury, Emilee Shepherd, Lincoln Snyder, Landis Bagozzi and Clint Krupzak. 5th through 8th Grades: David Powell, Traegan Swonger, Abigail Huggins, Hayden Berardinelli, Mack Gansheimer, Eva Green, Grady Gansheimer, Mylan Andrews, Emmaleigha Hale, Ben Kiko, Danielle Shankel and Malachi Carson. High School Grades 9-12: Isaiah Locke, Hannah McCort and Isaac Griffith.

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Thursday, December 19, 2019

Thursday, December 19, 2019

Carrollton BOE learns about Quattrochi’s testimony before House Committee

By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent

CHS vocal groups present ‘Sounds of the Season’ An appreciative crowd attended the Dec. 10 performance of the four Carrollton High School vocal music groups titled “Sounds of the Season.”The program, under the direction of Mindy Domer, opened with solos by Abby Shockey, Jocelyn Sellers, David Hanson and Jacob Weiland, along with the CHS Chamber Chorus titled “Gifts to All from. . .” Featured in the next segment were the Men’s Ensemble, Women’s Chorale, Ladies’ En-

semble and Chamber chorus. Selections included And We Sing Gloria, O Come, O Come Emmanuel, Joy to the World, Mary, Mary and an arrangement of The First Noel/Pachelbel’s Canon. The program closed with an impressive arrangement by B. Gilpin of Stille Nacht (Silent Night), which featured the combined 60-voices of the CHS vocal music department who performed the well known Christmas carol, along with

sign language. According to a program note, the beloved carol originally was written in Austria and was translated from German in 1859. During a Christmas truce in 1914, it is said that “Silent Night” as sung in German, French and English by the troops on both sides of the war. Piano accompaniment for the annual Christmas concert was provided by Judy Capper and Rebecca Stoneman.

Superintendent Dave Quattrochi reported that he had recently testified in Columbus before the House Committee regarding House Bill 322. He said the teacher’s mentor program is being revamped to change it from two to four years. “We want to keep it local. It’s an unfunded mandate,” stated Quattrochi. He said that it is wonderful to walk down the hallways of the new school and see that the walls are open and there is a great deal of team teaching. “Some teachers are really embracing this,” continued Quattrochi. Director of Programs Ed Robinson told board members that he was very pleased when he recently attended a meeting of the

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Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope upon the forms furnished within the specifications and shall contain the full name of each person, agency/company, submitting the bid and shall be signed by an official authorized to execute a contract. Bid envelopes shall be marked: “Carroll Hills School ASPHALT DIG OUT/PAVING, ASPHALT MILLING AND ASPHALT OVERLAY for: Carroll County Board of DD” Bids will be received for the following: Asphalt Paving Contract The Contract Documents may be reviewed for bidding purposes without charge during business hours at the following locations: Carroll County Board of DD 540 High Street NW Carrollton, Ohio 44615 Any questions pertaining to interpretation of Contract Documents are to be submitted in writing to Carroll County Board of DD: Attn: Matt Campbell P.O. Box 429 Carrollton, Ohio 44615 Phone: 330-627-6555 mcampbell@carrollhills.com Construction work shall be subject to the prevailing wage rates established by the Ohio Department of Industrial Relations. Each bid shall be in conformity with the Ohio Revised Code and all bids and certificates shall be upon the forms furnished with the specifications, and shall be delivered to office of the Superintendent, at or prior to the date and hour specified for receiving bids. Carroll County Board of DD is not responsible if documents are received to late for timely bid. In the case of corporations not chartered in Ohio, the bid shall be accompanied by a proper certificate of the Secretary of State, certifying that such corporation is authorized to do business in Ohio. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid guaranty in the form of: (1) a certified check, or cashier’s check, or letter of credit, equal to 10% of the bid; or (2) a bid and performance guaranty bond for the full amount of the bid; both forms of guaranty as provided in Chapter 153 of the Ohio Revised Code. The amount of the bid for said guaranty purposes shall include all additive alternates if appropriate. All bid guaranties shall be on condition that if the bid is accepted within sixty (60) days of the bid opening, a proper Contract shall be executed, and that upon failure or refusal to enter into said contract within ten (10) days after receipt of notification of award the bidder and the surety on any bond shall be liable to the Carroll County Board of DD in an amount not to exceed ten (10%) percent of the bid. No Bidder may withdraw his Proposal for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after the date and time of receipt of bids, except as provided by State law. The Carroll County Board of DD reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bids received, and to accept any bid or combination of bids which is deemed most favorable to the Carroll County Board of DD at the time and under the conditions stipulated. The Carroll County Board of DD further declares that they will award the contracts for this project to the lowest and best bid which may not necessarily be the lowest bid. The Specifications contain AIA Document A305, Contractor’s Qualification Statement designed to gather certain information that may be considered in this regard. No single factor will control the Board’s decision to award, and the Board reserves the right to exercise its full discretion. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CARROLL COUNTY BOARD OF DD, CARROLLTON, OHIO Publication Dates: The Free Press Standard Dec 19 and 26, 2019

- WILL hold a budget hearing at 4:45 p.m. on January 14, 2020 in the Power Training Center. - SET a hearing to be held during the Jan. 14 regular meeting for comments regarding the school calendar for 2020/2021. - HIRED Christopher Knotts as varsity assistant girls soccer coach, Lindsay Smith as cheerleading coach for football and basketball and Belinda Mach and Christopher Woolf for P. L. A. Y. - APPROVED Julie Hykes, Korena Ferguson and Margaret Mapes as certificated teachers and Denise Davala as a classified employee. - ADOPTED numerous changes to the NEOLA General Board policies. - AGREED to endorse and support the National Youth Scholastic Clay Target Club and the National High School Rodeo Association Club at no cost to the district.

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INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids for the CARROLL HILLS SCHOOL ASPHALT DIG OUT/PAVING, ASPHALT MILLING AND ASPHALT OVERLAY FOR: CARROLL COUNTY BOARD OF DD will be received at the office of the Superintendent located at 540 High Street NW, Carrollton, Ohio 44615, until 10:00 a.m. local time, on January 13, 2020 at which time they will be publicly opened and read.

School Board Association and saw a display set up by Lisko & Company showcasing the new school building for Carrollton. Although the company had designed and built schools for large cities, Robinson was proud that they used our building as their showcase. In other business, the board: - MET in executive session to discuss the employment of an employee. No action was taken following the session. - LEARNED that the Ohio Attorney General’s office is providing $8,500 to be used for a safety program. Robinson said that the funds will be used to buy tourniquets for emergency kits. - ANNOUNCED the resignation of Dan Pesta as Carrollton’s representative to the Buckeye Career Center’s Board of Education. New Carrollton board member Dan Ries will serve on that board in his place.

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 DESCRIPTIONS 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

ONLINE COURT ORDERED SALE 4204 BAY RD. SE, CARROLLTON, OH 44615 Parcel 17-0000486.000 Carroll County 18 CVE 29009 Opening Bid: $44,000 - 2/3 Appraised Value (Property Appraised for $66,000) Township of Lee, County of Carroll Final Bidding & Closing: January 10, 4 PM EST TERMS: 10% Buyer’s Fee Added (Minimum $1,000); $5,000 Deposit Cash/Check; Purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, allowances, and expenses that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. A complete copy of the legal description can be reviewed at www.byceonline.com Bidding Opens: 01/06/2020 (Second Sale Date: 01/24/2020; Same Time Applies) JEFF BYCE - ByceREALTY, PSO 330.747.7000 – byceonline.com Published in The Free Press Standard Dec. 19 & 26, 2019 & Jan. 2, 2020

BIDS Public Notice: Invitation to bid: The Brown and Malvern (B&M) Joint Ambulance District Board is requesting bids to furnish all labor, service and vehicles and do all the work necessary to provide Emergency Medical Service to the B&M Joint Ambulance District. Complete specifications may be obtained at the B&M Ambulance District office located at 203 South Reed Ave., Malvern, OH 44644, by appointment only, by calling (330) 417-5351. The successful bidder shall furnish a Performance Bond in the amount of the bid to the B&M Joint Ambulance District Board, pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code Section 505.376. A one year agreement will be entered into between the District and the successful bidder. Both parties shall have the right, after the first year, to cancel the agreement by providing sixty (60) days written notice to the other party. Sealed bids must be submitted by mail to: The B&M Joint Ambulance District, P.O. Box 285, 203 South Reed Ave., Malvern, OH 44644. The bids must be received no later than Friday, January 17, 2020. Sealed bids will be opened at a special meeting of the Board to be held on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. at the District office. The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Published in The Free Press Standard Dec. 19 and 26, 2019

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. PUBLIC NOTICE Lee Township Trustees will hold their year end meeting on Monday, December 30, 2019. The reorganizational meeting will be held Thursday, January 2, 2020. Our regular meetings for the year of 2020 will be the first and third Tuesday of each month. All meetings will be held at the Harlem Springs Community Hall at 7:30 p.m. Nancy Knox Lee Township Trustees Carroll County Published in The Free Press Standard December 19, 2019.

LEGAL NOTICE SALE OF REAL ESTATE Carroll County Foreclosure Auction Case# 2019CVE29246 Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper vs. Lawrence, Estate of Lloyd, et. al. The description of the property to be sold is as follows: Property Address: 231 2nd Street NW, Carrollton, Carroll, Ohio, 44615 Legal Description: Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number:10-00480 10-00479 and 10-00478. Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com opening on 01/07/2020 at 10:00 AM for a minimum of 7 days. Property may be sold on a provisional sale date should the third party purchaser fail to provide their deposit within the allotted time. Provisional Sale date: 01/21/2020 at 10:00 AM. Sales subject to cancellation. The deposit required is $5,000.00 to be paid by wire transfer within 2 hours of the sale ending. No cash is permitted. Purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. To view all sale details and terms for this property visit www.Auction.com and enter the Search Code: 2019CVE29246 into the search bar. Published in The Free Press Standard Dec. 19 & 26 & Jan. 2, 2019

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A ribbon cutting ceremony held Nov. 19 marked the opening of the state-of-the-art greenhouse built for the new Horticulture program at Sandy Valley High School. In attendance were the South Stark Career Academy superintendents and Krista Gearhart, SSCA Director. Commenting on the new greenhouse opening, Sandy Valley School Supt. David Fischer said, “This greenhouse brings our vision of offering more career-related programs at Sandy Valley to life.” Horticulture is a career-tech program designed to teach students about landscaping, greenhouse management, plant nursery, garden center, gardener and floral design. Horticulture instructor Chris

Donohue said, “The program gives students the opportunity to learn all of the industry standards and the skills for real-world applications.” The Horticulture program is a part of the South Stark Career Academy, which is comprised of students from Sandy Valley, Canton South, East Canton and Perry schools. The program is designed to teach career skills that lead to industry credentials/certification. SV High School Principal Matt Whitted said, “This program gives our students and students in the SSCA an excellent background in all areas of horticulture.” To learn more about SV’s new Horticulture program, visit http://tinyurl.com/HortSV.

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On hand for the ribbon cutting ceremony Nov. 19 for the new state-of-the art greenhouse at Sandy Valley High School (from left) were Canton Local Supt. Steve Milano, Sandy Valley Local Supt. David Fischer, Sandy Valley Board of Education Member Scot Bowman, Sandy Valley Horticulture Instructor Chris Donohue, South Stark Career Academy Director Krista Gearhart, Sandy Valley High School Principal Matt Whitted, Osnaburg Local Supt. Kevin Finefrock and Perry Local School Assistant Superintendent Nate Slutz.

Birong, Moore named CHS Students of the Month Selected as Students of the Month for November at Carrollton High School are James Birong and Malina Moore, both seniors. Son of Thomas and Jennifer Birong of Carrollton, James is a member of the National Honor Society, More Life Youth Group and Prayer Warriors, basketball, baseball, soccer and golf teams at CHS. He also was a delegate to Buckeye Boys State his junior year. He has two brothers, Andrew and John, 7th and 9th graders, and two sisters, Emma and Maddie, a college sophomore and senior, respectively. His hobbies include reading non fiction action packed books. The mythical genie books are his favorite to collect and read by the fire. Upon graduation, James plans to attend Franciscan University and major in biology, obtain a doctoral degree in dental school and after 4-6 years in residency become an oral surgeon. When asked what teacher, coach, family member or special friend has influenced him

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and why, Birong replied: “My Grandpa, Jim Birong, has been a great influence on my life by how he leads by working hard, lives his faith to the fullest, provides for and loves his family and performs random acts of kindness for people in my community.” In offering advice for success in life, he said: “Your passion does not find you, you have to

find your passion by putting yourself out there and asking questions daily. Finding your passion drives you to become your best self and ‘succeed’ in life.” Malina is a daughter of Stephanie Moore of Carrollton. She has a brother, Isaac, 15, who is a sophomore at CHS, and a sister, 20, who is attending National Beauty College.

At CHS, Malina is a member of the basketball and volleyball teams, Student Council and yearbooks staff. Her hobbies include hanging out with her family. Upon graduation, Malina plans to the attend The University of Akron and major in early childhood education and become an elementary school teacher. When asked what teacher, coach, family member or special friend has influenced her and why, Malina said: “My Mom because she has pushed me to become who I am today.” In offering advice for success in life, she said:” Never give up. Always believe in yourself and you can do anything in this world.” As Students of the Month, both James and Malina become eligible for $500 scholarships provided by McFadden Insurance Company to one boy and one girl at the conclusion of the 2019-20 school year. They also will be treated to lunch by CHS Principal David Davis and will have their pictures displayed on the wall at CHS.

The Carrollton Elementary provided the FPS with a sampling of its second graders’ letters to Santa. While the originals were sent to St. Nick, the copies had the names removed for privacy. * Dear Santa I want a puppy. Woub you give my brouthr David a puppy to? * Dear Santa, I want a rmowte control haedchowg and can I get a rmweote control haedchowg for Luke? * Dear Santa, One thing I want for Christmas is art supplies and I want other kids to get clothes and what they need. Merry Christmas! * Santa, I wan a phone for Christmas. Can you get a toy kitty for my sissy? * Santa, I want an electric monster truck for Chrstmas. I want a black belt four my dad. * Dear Santa, This year I was really good. I was hopeing to get a make-up set. I want to give my brother a phone maginifier screen. I want to give my sister a pair of slippers or a stuffed animal. I hope you have a good Christmas.

A new Adult Education Aspire instructor was hired and two new activity advisors were approved at the Nov. 19 meeting of the Buckeye Career Center Board of Education. Donna Peeper was approved as the new Aspire instructor upon the resignation of Tamara Benson, effective Dec. 18. William Alexander and Amy Stauffer-McNutt were approved as Business Professionals Association advisors, upon the resignation of Alexander. The Board also approved Stacy Harlan as a volunteer chaperone for the Exercise Science Field trip and Rhondda Schlabach at the East Holmes Business Satellite. Extended service time of 2 days was approved for Brenda Belknap to attend the FFA Internationals in Louisville, KY. In other business, the Board: - APPROVED an agreement with Go Shred, a company located in the district that disposes of documents that might have personally identifiable information regarding students and employees; - APPROVED two change orders for the Buckeye Energy building; - APPROVED an agreement with Stark State College Workforce & Economic Development to provide training to the Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy for any or all NHTSA Radar/Lidar unit needs; - APPROVED a 1-year continuance lease agreement for use of Hangar B 1 for Buckeye’s Adult Education’s EMT program with the city of New Philadelphia; - ACCEPTED five donations for the 2019-20 Drug Free Club; - APPROVED bills totaling $1,785,417; - SET the next meeting for Dec. 17 at 7 p.m.

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