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Thursday, December 26, 2019
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Carroll health board member resigns By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent As they met on Wednesday, Dec. 18, members of the Carroll County Board of Health learned that following the adjournment of the Nov. 20 meeting, board member Sean Speedy had given board president, Dr. W. Scott Stine, his resignation, effective on that date. Stine said he called Speedy the next morning, to be sure that Speedy wanted to resign, and said Speedy told him the decision was final. Anyone who is interested in completing Speedy’s unexpired term on the board may send a resume and letter of interest to the Carroll County Board of Health, 301 Moody Ave. SW, Carrollton. The decision to fill the seat will be made at the 2020 District Advisory Council meeting in March 2020. In other business the board:
- HIRED Eileen E. Wile, a Certified Public Accountant, as the fiscal officer for the board. Her contract will run from Jan. 1 to Dec. 21, 2020, at a pay rate of $20 per hour. - LEARNED steps are still being taken to address E.coli that has been found in water wells. - WAS updated that as of Dec. 17, the traffic on State Route 332 is still one lane and the road has not been filled to grade yet. - REPORTED that 287 immunizations were given in November. - ANNOUNCED the health department will close at noon December 24, 2019. - AGREED to keep the meeting time of this board as the third Wednesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at the lower level of the health department building on Moody Avenue. - HEARD that staff continues to work on the state accreditation approval process.
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Minerva artist Joan Henninger (from left) joins Mayor James and Shirla Waller as they are presented her painting of the village hall from mayor-elect Tim Tarbet during Minerva Council’s last meeting Tuesday, Dec. 17.
Commissioners race New era to begin in Minerva Waller retires after 42 years as mayor, councilman is only contested race By KIMBERLY LEWIS FPS Editor The Village of Minerva will enter a new era on New Year’s Day as Councilman Tim Tarbet succeeds James Waller as mayor. On Tuesday, Dec. 17, Waller gave the oath of office to Tarbet and incoming councilmen Nate Meadows and Matt Kishman. The men will begin their terms Jan. 1. With family members filling council chambers, it was a bittersweet moment for Mayor James Waller who served as councilman and mayor for 42 years. It was also the last meeting for Councilwoman Becky Stoller, who lost her bid for a second term. Waller commended the men for
choosing to serve on council. “It’s seems harder to get people involved. Sometimes it is a thankless job,” he acknowledged. “We appreciate them throwing their hat in the ring.” Meadows’ parents, Lee and Darlene Meadows, were in attendance with Lee holding the Bible as his son gave the oath of office. Kishman’s girlfriend, May Bowersock, held the Bible as he took the oath of office. Both Kishman and Meadows thanked Waller and Stoller for their service to the village. “I look forward to serving and working to make the village better,” Meadows said. Tarbet’s wife, Nancy, held the Bible as he took the oath of office. “I want to thank my wife and sister for being here. I am proud to follow this guy,” he
said, referring to Waller. “Also, I want to recognize Becky. I appreciate what she has done these last four years and hope you continue to serve the community.” Waller thanked his family for “putting up with me for the last 42 years. I missed a lot of time with them for this. We (council) argued, but we enjoyed most of it. We had more disagreements at home, on what was going on and me and my bullheadedness. It was good to have someone to talk things over with.” Waller presented Tarbet with a gavel. “Hit it as much as you can,” he recommended. “Does it do magic?” Tarbet asked. Waller laughed, “No, and it doesn’t do much when you hit it either.”
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Only one political party contest looms on the county level (unless a write-in candidate files) for one of two seats on the Carroll County Board of Commissioners at the March 17 primary election. Seeking the Republican nomination for the Jan. 3 term of county commissioner are Donald E. Leggett II and Christopher R. Modranski. The unopposed Democrat party candidate for the same term is Thomas R. White, a former county commissioner. Unopposed for the Jan. 2 term of county commissioner is Robert L. Wirkner, an incumbent, who is seeking the Republican nomination. Other Unopposed County Candidates The other eight unopposed county candidates and their party affiliations are listed as follows. The list was provided by the Carroll County Board of Elections following the Dec. 18 filing deadline: County Coroner – Mandal B. Haas (incumbent), Republican; County Engineer – Brian Wise (in-
cumbent), Republican; Prosecution Attorney – Steven D. Barnett (incumbent), Republican; County Recorder – Patricia J. Oyer (incumbent), Republican; County Sheriff – Dale R. Williams (incumbent), Democrat; County Treasurer – Jeff Yeager (incumbent), Republican; County Probate-Juvenile Judge – Sean R. H. Smith, Republican; County Clerk of Courts – William R. Wohlwend (incumbent), Democrat. Congressional 6th District Bill Johnson (incumbent), Republican; Kenneth Morgan, Republican; Shawn A. Roberts, Democrat. State Rep. 95th District Don Jones (incumbent), Republican. Seventh District Court of Appeals Feb. 9 term – Carol Ann Robb, Republican Feb. 10 term – Cheryl L. Waite, Democrat The filing deadline for write-in candidates is Jan. 6, 2020, at 4 p.m.
Voters to see three tax levies on March ballot Three tax levies and a Local Liquor Option will be on the March 17 primary election ballot in portions of Carroll County. The three levies are: Union Twp. – A renewal of a 2.45 mill tax for general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing and repair of roads for five years beginning in tax year 2021; B&M Joint Ambulance District – A replacement of a 0.8-mill tax levy for providing ambulance service, medical service or both for five years begin-
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The Dairy Dream drive-in in Harlem Springs was heavily damaged by a semi truck after the driver lost control on the slippery roads Wednesday, Dec. 18. The driver was transported with non-life-threatening injuries.
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Dairy Dream damaged by semi By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent In the early afternoon of Wednesday, Dec. 18, the Dairy Dream drive-in, located at 3480 Steubenville Road SE, at the intersection of state Route 43 and Apollo Road in Harlem Springs, was heavily damaged when a truck driver failed to negotiate a curve, losing control of his vehicle and striking the
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building. The semi truck rolled and separated, with the trailer coming to rest at the edge of the northbound lane of state Route 43, adjacent to the building, and the cab on its side at 3491 Steubenville Road SE, on the edge of the southbound lane, where additional damage was reported. The driver, Andrialis Garcia, 47, of Miami, Fla., was reported to be traveling at 40 miles per hour, in a 55 mile-per-hour zone. The roadway was
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snow-covered at the time the accident occurred and was closed for two hours for clean up. Garcia was transported to Mercy Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries and was released the following day. The vehicle is owned by Clarissa Transport Corp., also of Miami, and is covered by insurance. The Dairy Dream property is owned by Ruthann Caris of Amsterdam. As of press time, the crash remained under investigation.
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ning with the 2020 tax year; Southern Local School District – An additional permanent improvement 2.25-mill tax levy for five years; The Local Liquor Option for Sunday sales of beer and liquor was filed by the Leesville South Fork Marina for the sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages and spirituous liquor permitted by Leesville South Fork Marina LLC for D1, D-2, D-3 and D-6 (Sunday sales 10 a.m. –midnight) liquor permits, authorizing on-off premise sales.
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