The Free Press Standard, April 23, 2020

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Schools to remain closed Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced Monday, April 20, that K-12 schools in Ohio will remain closed for the rest of the 2019-2020 academic year.

“We balanced many issues in arriving at this decision. In the end, I believe this is what is best to protect the health of our children, our teachers, and our

administrators,” said Governor DeWine.

“While our buildings are closed, we know that students continue to learn in new and innovative ways. I thank all of our teachers, administrators, support staff, and parents for all they have done and will continue to do in these challenging times,” he said.

Area school boards have postponed making any plans regarding graduation until DeWine had made a decision regarding the 2019-20 school year. They plan to continue remote learning for the rest of the school year.

At this time, no decisions have been made regarding whether or not schools will reopen in the fall.

Carrollton recognized as 2020 Champion of School Breakfast

By DON RUTLEDGE FPS Staff Writer Carrollton Schools Food Service Director Barbara Burns says, “I believe there is no greater legacy than making a difference in the lives of children.”

And that’s exactly what she has done and is continuing to do for children of the Carrollton Exempted Village School District.

As a result of Burns’ efforts, the Carrollton grades K-12 has been named one of 16 schools districts as 2020 Champion of Breakfast for the state of Ohio.

The Ohio School Breakfast Partners recognized the 16 school districts as a 2020 Champion of School Breakfast for collaborative and innovative school breakfast practices so all students start their day ready to learn.

“We feed about 450 elementary students breakfast daily and 455 at the Middle School/High School. That is basically over 1,000 per day,” she added.

The current free breakfast program for all students of the CEVSD was started in 2017 when only 49 Middle School/ High School breakfasts were served and has increased to 455 while the elementary breakfast participation increased from 200 to 550 now.

“We serve breakfast before school, after the bell and a second chance breakfast,” she noted.

All this is done by the seven full-time cooks at the elementary cafeteria and eight full-time cooks at the new school where students in grades 6-12 are fed daily.

Burns points out the numbers went up when we changed to Breakfast in the Classroom. We have a breakfast kiosk in each wing of the school by grade level.

“The students can get their breakfast as they get off the bus and go to their homeroom. Students have more time to eat, there is less food thrown away since they have time and select what they like from the mini buffet,” she said.

“This also promotes a safer school since the teachers know where their students are at all times with less wandering,” she added.

Burns said the school district received

BARBARA BURNS Food Service Director a grant from Action for Healthy Kids to promote breakfast.

Last Wednesday, the STARS students participated in a Taste Panel to sample new items and vote their opinions and have a voice in what they would like added to the school menu.

Breakfast Program Background Information 2017 – Implemented breakfast at no cost to all the 618 students in grades K-5 at Carrollton elementary school and breakfast was served in the cafeteria; 2018 – At the request of the building principal and Dean of Students, cafeteria workers began serving breakfast in the classroom. First to ensure that all students start their day well-nourished and ready to learn, but also to assure a safe student environment so teachers know where their students are.

Breakfast in the Classroom initiated with a 4-week progression to assure a smooth transition, starting with grades 1 & 5, then K & 2, then grades 3 & 4; 2019 – Received grant funding from No Kid Hungry to support necessary changes to the school district’s meal service process and infrastructure due to a recent consolidation of 3 elementary schools into 1 school.

“We wanted to maintain breakfast in the classroom due to its previous success and the distance of the cafeteria

from the classrooms since classrooms were located on opposite ends of the building from the cafeteria; 2019-20 – The new combined Middle School/High School opened with the cafeteria and student coffee shop now conveniently located as the heart of the building, which is next to the student bus drop-off entrance. The breakfast menu was redesigned to feature a daily “Fresh Pick” a well as multiple other breakfast offerings to resemble a mini buffet every day.

The tray line is Grab-N-Go. Second chance breakfasts are also offered along with breakfast to students in study hall periods 1-3.

A hot breakfast is offered 2 times a week featuring alternates from toasted bagel, breakfast pizza, pancake/sausage on a stick, Dutch waffle, cinnamon roll and yogurt parfaits offered daily.

Other Information Grants were used to purchase eight kiosk carts, bins and signage. One kiosk services each grade located in different wings.

The carts are strategically placed to provide efficient service to each grade.

Students pick up their breakfast from the kiosk in the hallway and eat breakfast in the classroom. Cafeteria staff manage the kiosk while the classroom teachers assist with marking rosters.

Marketing and Education The Food Service Director designed breakfast posters based on a point system to clarify what makes a reimbursable meal and signage to simplify breakfast choices and educate students.

This also helped to educate the teachers and staff, Burns pointed out.

“On a daily basis we market our breakfast and lunch menu offering on morning announcements, a digital display board near the cafeteria. We also have a free-downloadable App for cell phones so students and parents can keep updated,” Burns said.

Referring to the district’s state award, Carrollton Schools Supt. Dr. David Quattrochi said, “Barb Burns is the one of the best, if not the best, food service directors in the state of Ohio. She continues to receive grants and state and national recognition on a regular basis.

The Carrollton Exempted Village School District is so fortunate to have her lead our nutrition program. Our breakfast and lunch participation speaks for itself.”

Saturday is last day to request primary ballot It’s not too late to vote in Ohio’s primary election.

Individuals may request a vote-bymail ballot application by contacting the Carroll County Board of Elections at 330-627-2610 or by using the voteohio.gov website.

Ballot applications must be delivered to the Board of Elections office or deposited in the drop box at the entrance

of the courthouse on Second Street SE by noon Saturday, April 25.

Completed ballots must be postmarked no later than Monday, April 27, or deposited in the drop box at the courthouse no later than 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 28.

For information or assistance in voting due to a disability, call the Board of Elections office at 330-627-2610.

Carrollton spotlights graduates Saturday Since Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has extended cancelation of school until the fall, the Carrollton Exempted Village School District will honor the class of 2020 by participating in a nationwide movement called “Be the Light.”

The lights at Community Field on SR 332, south of Carrollton, will be turned on at exactly 8:20 p.m. for 20 minutes this Saturday, April 25, in

honor of the 2020 graduates of Carrollton High School.

“While our school facilities remain closed and off limits, we hope the lights will serve as a symbol of hope as our seniors look ahead to brighter days,” school officials said.

Residents also are encouraged to turn their porch lights on during this same time to participate and honor the 2020 graduates.

Man convicted of double murder dies in prison Carroll County Prosecuting Attorney Steven D. Barnett announced Tuesday, April 21, that Jesse R. Zeigler Jr., 74, who was convicted and sentenced to 40 years to life for a 1972 double murder and for the shooting of his wife, has died in the custody of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction.

Zeigler was serving two life sentences for the murder of Asher Lee Wiley and Dennis Raulerson and a 20-year sen-

tence for the shooting and attempted killing of his wife, Lucy, in an incident at the former Carroll House Restaurant, which was located on St. Rt. 43, north of Carrollton, Dec. 1, 1972.

Zeigler had confronted his estranged wife at the restaurant and during the confrontation, Zeigler shot and killed Raulerson, the owner, and Wiley, who

See ZEIGLER, PG. 2

Commissioners learn health dept. is working on testing protocols

By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent Carroll County Health Department Administrator Amy Campbell informed the Board of Commissioners that there are now 13 confirmed and one probable case of COVID-19 in the county.

The townships with confirmed cases are Harrison, Brown, Rose, Center, Augusta and Loudon townships.

Individuals related to the confirmed and probable cases are being monitored.

“We are working on a plan to set testing protocols. We got 50 of the COVID-19 test kits,” said Campbell.

Campbell said the priority of testing

is the same. The first priority are hospitalized patients and health care facility workers with symptoms. The second priority are patients in long term care facilities with symptoms, patients 65 years of age and older with symptoms, patients with underlying conditions with symptoms, and first responders with symptoms.

Campbell said there is still a limited supply of personal protective equipment in the county.

Clerk Supervisor Christopher Modranski reported that individuals have begun to receive economic impact checks from the federal government.

Modranski reminded residents that

See TESTING, PG. 2

COVID-19 by the Numbers

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Three Carrollton Elementary third-graders (from left) Cole Rector, Josilynn Cross and Caden Husted pick up their breakfasts at the school’s new breakfast kiosk prior to the cancellation of classes.

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These statistics are as of presstime Tuesday, April 23.

Ohio - 13,725 confirmed cases; 2,779 hospitalized (654 ICU admissions); and 557 deaths. Median age is 50.

Carroll County - 16 total cases; 14 confirmed cases in Augusta (1), Brown (2), Center (3), Harrison (3), Loudon (1) and Rose (4) townships; 2 probable case (l each in Loudon and Rose townships); 6 hospitalized; and 0 deaths.

Of those cases, there were 2 that are 80 or older (1 hospitalized); 2 that are 0-79; 4 that are 60-69 (4 hospitalized); 3 that are 50-59; 3 that is 30-39 (1 hospitalized); 1 that is 20-29 and 1 that is 0-19. Eight are females and eight are males.

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Columbiana County - 185 confirmed cases; 88 hospitalized; and 16 deaths.

Jefferson County - 31 confirmed cases; 8 hospitalized; and 0 deaths.

Harrison County - 2 confirmed cases; 0 hospitalized; and 0 deaths.

Stark County - 251 confirmed cases; 62 hospitalized; and 28 deaths.

Tuscarawas County - 34 confirmed cases; 8 hospitalized; and 0 deaths.

Ohio’s stay-at-home order has been extended to May 1. It is now being recommended for residents to wear masks when they are out in the public or in stores. For more information, please see coronavirus.ohio.gov or carroll-lhd.org.

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Free Press Standard | COURT & AREA

COMMON PLEAS COURT (Addresses as listed on Court records) New Case Filed Fivetower LLC of Cincinnati, has filed a complaint upon a purchase agreement and personal guaranty against Long Hole Augering, Inc., also known as Augering Technologies, Inc. of 301 Industrial Dr. SW, Carrollton, et al, seeking recovery of $30,072 from the defendants.

Criminal Cases David R. Lehman, 49, of 23650 Ridge Rd., Minerva, has withdrawn a former not guilty plea to a Jan. 8 indictment charging him with domestic violence and entered a guilty plea to the 4th degree felony conviction. Lehman was sentenced to a five-year community control program on 7 conditions, which included a 2-day jail incarceration with credit for 2 days served.

Matthew S. Ainsworth, 32, of 89 W. Main St., Apt. 312, Carrollton, has withdrawn a former not guilty plea to Feb. 5 indictment charging him with burglary and grand theft and has entered guilty pleas to the 3rd degree felonies. Sentencing has been continued to May 21 and a $50,000 cash or surety bond set Feb. 13 has been continued.

The case of Timothy Lee Cornell, 24, of 4121 Ruby Rd., Carrollton, who was indicted Jan. 8 on one count each of

aggravated possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia offenses and two counts of possessing dangerous drugs, has been continued to April 23 for a change of plea and sentencing hearing; $25,000 recognizance bond set March 16 continued.

The case of Ryan R. McCartan, 31, of 4112 Bonnie Dr., Malvern, has been rescheduled to June 20 for a merits hearing on a violation of a five-year basic probation imposed Feb. 9, 2018, upon conviction of aggravated possession of drugs; $25,000 recognizance bond set May 12 continued.

The three-year reporting probation imposed Oct. 5, 2018, has been terminated in the case of Nathan W. Snyder, 31, of 2071 Canton Rd. NW, Carrollton, who was convicted Oct. 15, 2018, of attempted aggravated possession of drugs, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and operating a motor vehicle bearing an invalid license plate or ID mark.

Melissa Kay Johnson, 28, of 9064 Panama Lane, Malvern, has withdrawn a former not guilty plea to a March 4 indictment charging her with one count each of having weapons while under disability and driving under suspension, and two counts of possessing dangerous drugs and entered guilty pleas to an amended indictment charging her with having weapons while under disability, a

Judge Michael Repella II

3rd degree felony, and the two counts of possessing dangerous drugs, both 5th degree felonies.

Johnson was sentenced to a five-year community control program on 17 conditions, which includes a 4 to 5 month incarceration in the Eastern Ohio Correctional Center Women’s Division.

In a separate case, Johnson entered a guilty plea to a Bill of Information charging her with aggravated possession of drugs, a 5th degree felony and the same sentence was imposed.

A defendant’s motion for reduction of a sentence imposed March 16 has been overruled and denied in the case of Marcus A. Ford, last known address of 8265 Bear Rd., Amsterdam, who was convicted March 29, 2019, of failure to comply with an order or signal of a police officer and aggravated possession of drugs and sentenced to 36 months in prison.

A defendant’s request for judicial release has been denied in the case of Kody N. Vinka, 28, formerly of 6090 Hill Rd. SE, Amsterdam, who is serving a 24-month prison sentence imposed Oct. 4, 2019, upon conviction of domestic violence and assault.

The five-year reporting probation imposed March 22, 2019, has been terminated in the case of Larry F. Hepner Jr., 48, of 508 W. Main St., Carrollton, who was convicted of aggra-

COUNTY MUNICIPAL COURT Carrollton Police Department cases – Gary Joiner of 14233 Fink Rd., Kensington, no operators license, $100 fine, $70 costs; signal/change violation, $100 fine, $70 costs.

Dog Warden’s case – Lisa Cruise of 204 E. Grant St., Apt. 1, Malvern, no dog tags, $120 bond.

Ohio State Highway Patrol’s case – Perry Croskey of 2692 Twp. Rd. 275, Amsterdam, no operators license, $100 fine, $70 costs; no seat belt, $30 fine; lanes of travel violation, case dismissed.

Sheriff’s Department cases

– James Russell of 3243 Roswell Rd., Carrollton, domestic violence, case merged and dismissed; domestic violence, $100 fine, $127 costs, 172 days of a 180-day jail sentence suspended on conditions; no operators license, $100 fine, $70 costs; speed (68/55) $100 fine; driving under suspension and fictitious registration, both cases merged and dismissed by State. Joshua Stevens of 532 Paige St., Carrollton, driving under suspension, 12-point suspension, $100 fine, $70 costs.

Civil Cases

vated possession of drugs and driving under the influence.

Summary Judgment Granted Defendants Frontier and Horizon have been granted a summary judgment in the other tort action filed July 21, 2017,

by Darryl Lewis and Tondalaya Hayes, both of Southfield, MI, vs. American Electric Power, et al, and all issues in the plaintiff’s complaint concerning defendants Frontier and Horizon were denied.

Foreclosures Referred For Mediation Hearing The foreclosure action filed March 19 by PNC Bank of Miamisburg vs. Steven A. Wackerly of 546 E. Mohawk Dr., Malvern, et al, has been referred for a mediation hearing scheduled for July 10.

The foreclosure action filed March 13 by Penelope and John Domenico, Trustees of Domenico Living Trust of Boerne, TX, vs. Mark A. Hiner, c/o Belmont Correctional Institute at St. Clairsville, et al, has been referred for mediation with a mediation hearing set for June 5.

Other Civil Action Ordered Dismissed The other civil action filed Feb. 8, 2019, by Johnathan J. and Stacy M. Nitz of 243 Park Ave. NE, Carrollton, vs. Frank H. and Bonnie Foit of 260 3rd St. NE, Carrollton, et al, has been dismissed upon a cross easement agreement.

Judge Gary L. Willen

New contract note, money and eviction actions filed during the past week included: Contract Note Action Crown Asset Management LLC, c/o Levy & Associates LLC of Columbus vs. Bridget Cross of 428 S. Lisbon St., Carrollton, $1,065.53.

Money Action Marina E. Cole of 501 Jackson St., Minerva, vs. Stefanie J. Hall of 318 E. 7th St., Dover, $4,896.

Eviction Action Kenneth and Sandra Molitor of 1022 Antigua Rd. SW, Carrollton, vs. Nathan Hawkins

and all other Occupants at 1012 Antiqua Rd. SW, Carrollton.

Judgment Granted Discover Bank of New Albany from Cheryl L. Taylor of Box 53, Dellroy, $7,898.18.

Contract Notes Dismissed Claim for $1,582.52 filed July 19, 2019, by Blanchard Valley Hospital of Findlay vs. Terry Cook of 1233 Washington St. SW, Sherrodsville.

Claim for $3,659.44 filed Jan. 3 by Portfolio Recovery Associates of Norfolk, VA, vs. Kristen Yeager of 471 12th St. NW, Carrollton.

Noon Jr., Joel A. Moore, Michelle Lee Anderson to Lillian A. and Fred A. Meek, 0.8443A, Center Twp., $107,900.

JC Simoncre VIII LLC to Agree Stores LLC, 0.9285A, Carrollton, $1,755,000.

Homer H. and Martha L. Yoder to Patrick J. and Julie E. Lefemine, 129.1618A, Lee and Union Twps., $500,000.

Bruner Land Company, Inc. to Mark and Tia Stump, 48.335A, Rose Twp., $180,500.

Alexander J. and Karen S. Orosz to Melissa Orosz Trustee and Orosz Family Irrevocable Trust, 27.734A, Union Twp. Darrell Popovich Jr. Trustee and Lorric Road Trust to Trident Enterprise, LLC, 70.962A,

Brown Twp. Edward H. Barnhart Jr. and Christine J. Barnhart to Edward Harrison Barnhart Jr. Co-Trustee, Christine Judy Barnhart Co-Trustee and Rose Hill Farm Homestead Trust, 14.3263A, Perry Twp. Dennis L. Smith Trustee, Marie E. Smith Trustee and Smith Family Revocable Trust to Joyce Bohl, Lot 4, Lakeview Allotment, Monroe Twp., $98,000.

Brian L. and Cheryl A. Benner, Cheryl A. Stiffler to Timothy J. Hensley Sr., 10.389A, Augusta Twp., $220,000.

Smith Evergreen Nursery, Inc. to Michael D. and Melissa J. Smith, 592.478A, Perry and Loudon Twps., (1/2 interest

FPS Archive Photo

Jesse R. Zeigler Jr. (center), who died April 19 in prison, is shown with former Carroll County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney William Martin (left) and former Carroll County Sheriff Dean R. Yeager (right) in June 1973 when a Carroll County petit jury visited the Carroll House restaurant, the site of the Dec. 1, 1972, shooting. The restaurant was located on state Route 43, north of Carrollton.

ZEIGLER from PG. 1 was a patron. Lucy was shot three times, including once in the back, and survived her injuries.

Zeigler was taken into custody near the scene. Online records of the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction listed Zeigler as being incarcerated at the Marion Correctional Institution.

“Our office was notified by e-mail from the Ohio Department of Corrections of Zeigler’s death, which occurred Sunday, April 19. We were not told of the circumstances,” Barnett

minerals only).

Smith Evergreen Nursery, Inc. to James S. and Constance A. Smith, 454.848A, Perry and Loudon Twps., (1/2 interest minerals only).

Larry M. and Betty J. Davis to Charles Livengood, Lot 9A, Allensworth Estates, Loudon Twp., $11,000.

Alan L. Miller and Laurie L. Ott to Ray A. and Catherine T. Yoder, 53.173A, Fox Twp., $170,200.

Erma Jean Baughman to Christopher R. and Katherine L. Bower, 1.10A, Union Twp., $72,500.

Bergholz bridge project began Monday Area drivers will see one of two bridge projects begin Monday, April 20.

In Jefferson County, state Route 164 will be restricted in Bergholz for a bridge replacement project south of the intersection of state Routes 164 and 524.

This project will require a future 14-day closure of state Route 164, that date is to be determined. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Traffic will be maintained via temporary traffic signals with a 10-foot width restriction. The contractor for the project is A.P. O’Horo. The completion date is Sept. 30, 2021.

In Carroll County, a bridge repair project located on state Route 39 east of Dellroy between Burrow and Gorge roads has been postponed. This project was scheduled to begin April 20.

Marriage Licenses Scott M. Miday, 36, and Macey Nicole Ohler, 25, both of 1082 Hartwood Rd., Magnolia.

David Wayne Carroll, 56, and Laurel Ann Jones, 57, both of 1123 Mallow Rd. NE, Minerva.

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said. “According to the corrections officials, they were not permitted to release an inmate’s cause of death, but referred the Prosecutor’s Office to request a death certificate in 30 days,” Barnett added.

Barnett said he hoped that the victims would finally have some sort of closure and not have to worry about Zeigler’s release as well as continuing to have to go through the parole board process again.

Zeigler was denied parole in 2013 and was eligible for reconsideration in 2022.

Lee files appeals to pandering convictions

By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent

Real Estate Transfers John H. and Mary L. Fischer to Lisa C. Fischer Trustee and Fischer Family Trust, Lot 316, Lake Mohawk.

Patricia A. Canfield Trustee and Canfield Family Trust to Joshua F. Canfield, 2.873A, Washington Twp. Alexander and Pamela D. Chadwick to Thomas M. Kishman Trustee, Janice E. Kishman Trustee and Kishman Family Revocable Trust, Lot 211, Lake Mohawk, $300,000.

Gerald W. and Cathy Lynn Brown to Gerald W. Brown, 5.100A, Brown Twp. Gerald W. Brown Jr. to Chais R. Ross, 5.100A, Brown Twp., $149,900.

Julie A. and Howard E. De-

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On April 2, Gary D. Lee has filed an appeal through the Seventh District Court of Appeals.

This action is regarding his conviction of two counts of Pandering Sexually Oriented Matter Involving a Minor, a second-degree felony, and two

counts of Pandering Obscenity involving a minor, which is a felony of the third degree.

Both of these convictions were handed down by Carroll County Common Pleas Judge Michael V. Repella on Jan. 27.

Lee is also challenging his conviction of one count of importuning, a third-degree felony from Feb. 25.

Lee is represented by Aaron Kovalchik of Canton.

Grants available for small businesses The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, in partnership with Vistaprint and a coalition of supporting companies, foundation, and philanthropic donors, is offering $5.000 grants that provide short-term

Minerva Police Reports April 13 - Police arrested Lester Lovett, Jr. of Alliance, on a warrant out of Alliance Municipal court for felonious assault, failure to comply with order or signal of police officer, driving on a suspended license, willful/ wanton disregard of safety on highway, speeding and marked lanes. Lovett was transported to Stark County Jail and is scheduled to appear in Alliance Municipal court.

April 14 - Police received a report for a theft from a residence on West Plain Street.

TESTING from PG. 1 the 2020 census is ongoing and residents may respond by mail, phone, or online. “Remember, registering with the census is how we get our federal funding for the county,” he said.

In other business commissioners: - APPROVED the amended Prevention, Retention & Contingency Program plan as recommended by Kate Offenberger, Director of Job & Family Services, retroactive to April 1, 2020.

- ACCEPTED the bid of $788,665 by North Star Asphalt for the 2020 resurfacing project.

relief for employers across the United States and its territories through Save Small Business, a grant making initiative.

To qualify, a business must: Employee between 3 and 20 people; Have been harmed financially by the COVID-19 pandemic, and Be in an economically vulnerable community.

This is determined by zip code and Carroll county zip codes qualify.

Grants will be distributed on weekly, rolling basis until all funds have been allocated.

See https:www.savesmallbusiness.com/ for more details.

Carroll County Sheriff ’s Reports April 13 – Deputies responded to Washington Street, Sherrodsville, after a garbage truck backed up the street “too fast” and residents had words with the driver. The trash company was called and then contacted the sheriff’s office to have a deputy question the incident.

April 16 – A Lemon Road, Minerva, resident reported their mailbox was damaged.

Crash Reports April 15 – A woman was traveling east to west on Salineville Road, and while she was looking for a pack of cigarettes, she went off the right side of the road. She over-corrected back onto the road and then went off the other side of the road where she hit a tree and a culvert.

April 16 – A man from Broadview Heights, Ohio, was driving south on Alamo Road when he hit a deer and went off the right side of the road into a ditch.

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Free Press Standard | AREA & CHURCH

CARE Team plans food, supply drive A Food and Supply Drive is planned for Tuesday, April 28, by the CARE Team at Carrollton High School.

Among the items needed are canned foods, non-perishable and/or cleaning supplies.

Donated items can be left at the Carrollton High School/ Middle School food distribution site from 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and/or the school bus satellite stops throughout Carroll County. The stops include Harlem Springs, Kilgore, Mechanicstown, Augusta, New Harrisburg, Dellroy, Kensington Greene, Perrysville, Petersburg, and Carrollton elementary school on 3rd St. NE (former high school building).

Items currently needed by the CARE team include: Canned veggies, canned fruit, peanut butter, jelly/jam, pasta sauce, noodles, box dinners (macaroni and cheese), skillet dinners (hamburger helper or similar), cereal, soups, granola bars, toaster pastries, toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning products and personal hygiene products.

The CARE Team is a fouryear old organization within the Carrollton Village Schools built upon a central mission of supporting families to help stu-

dents succeed. One of the ways the CARE Team does this is by making sure families have groceries and household items in times of financial crisis.

Throughout a typical school year, the CARE Team helps as many as 150 local families.

During the COVID-19 crisis in the past 5 weeks, the organization has had requests from more than 80 families in need!

This necessity has emptied the shelves at the CARE office and assistance is needed from the community to meet these vital needs.

The CARE Team requests actual items listed at this unique time to be able to quickly meet the needs of Carrollton school district families. Donated items should be within its “Best By” date and new in the package.

Any monetary donations are accepted by check only. Checks should be made payable to Carrollton BOE c/o Care Team, and mailed to Carrollton Administration office at 205 Scio Rd. SE, Carrollton, OH 44615.

The following quote by the late Winston Churchill is applicable to the present stressful time: “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”

Case Farms to sell chicken at school Case Farms is having a truckload sale of its chicken on Friday, April 24, at Carrollton High School, 205 Scio Road, Carrollton.

The school district is not sponsoring the sale, only allowing the company to use the school’s parking lot.

The sale starts at 9 a.m. and

continues until the supply is gone.

Items available include: 20-pound box of 8-piece cut chicken, $20; 20 pound box of tenders, $20; and 22-pound box of leg quarters, $10.

Case Farms staff will only accept case and ask for buyers to have exact change.

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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 Pastor Harold Miller 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) 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. Carrollton Church of God Pastor Jarron Fry 371 Moody Ave., Carrollton Phone 330-627-4406 Sunday Worship 10:30 A.M. carrolltonchurchofgod.org

PROTECTING OUR MINDS Proverbs 23:7 - For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he...

Whatever we give our time to, whatever we dwell on, is who we will become. A person can be very good at music, computers, games, or a job skill. We become what consumes us! Our minds are busy 24/7; even when we sleep, our mind is busy. The mind never rests.

Luke 6:45 - A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.

Our mind is like a computer in some ways. The computer only knows the program you feed it. Whatever we feed our minds will come out.

We have a choice: We can dwell on good things of God, or we can dwell on the evil things of sin and the world. Our mind can cause us to live in fear or live in peace. It’s a choice we must make as saints of God. Our biggest enemy has become the television and the internet.

Psalm 101:1-3 -I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O Lord, will I sing. I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. O when wilt thou come unto me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart. I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me.

David spoke about behavior in his home. “I will spend my time singing of Your mercy and Your judgment, Your justice. I will dwell on the things of God. I will behave myself at my house in a perfect way. I hate faithless, worldly works.”

While we are all quarantined in our homes, most people are glued to the TV or the internet. We hear of death, destruction, fear, hopelessness, helplessness. We must be careful what we allow to enter our minds. The truth is, the television is an empty experience for a Christian. The TV and the internet are filled with violence, murder, and government agendas.

David said “I will set no wicked thing in front of my eyes.” Remember, what we view on the television and the internet cannot be “unviewed”. Like the computer program, what’s fed into it is there to stay. Your mind has access to everything you view or listen to. It’s no wonder the world is living in fear!

Statistics say that the average American will watch over 90,000 hours of TV in their lifetime. This does not include internet or cell phone activity. I’m not saying you shouldn’t watch TV or be on the internet; I’m just saying that what you feed your mind is who you are. You must decide.

II Corinthians 5:10 - For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.

We will all be held accountable for our time God has given us.

During this pandemic, how much time have you spent reading God’s Word and praying? Is your remote worn out, and your Bible collecting dust?

Ephesians 5:16 - Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

If we will open our spiritual eyes, we will see that we are at the time of the rapture, the gathering away. Are you making the best use of your time?

Colossians 4:5 - Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

This is speaking about soul winning. We should give our time to

reach the lost. This is our #1 job.

II Corinthians 10:4,5 - (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.

We have the power to take control of our thoughts only when we become obedient to Christ.

Philippians 2:5 - Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.

Would Jesus fill His mind with the things we fill our minds with?

We must get our minds clean if we are going to have the mind of Christ.

Psalm 119:11 - Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

David kept his heart and mind clean from sin by memorizing God’s Word. Memorized verses of scripture can become powerful tools during times of temptation. Keep your mind filled with good things, and there will be no room for evil thoughts!

Romans 12: 1,2 - I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. You cannot present your body holy before the Lord with sin in your heart. The quickest way to conform to this world is to give your time to TV and the internet. Fill your mind with God’s Word and it will transform your actions. What we put in our minds transforms our lives.

Philippians 4:7,8 - And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

The Apostle Paul tells us how to put our mind right, to clean our mind. We need to have peace in our hearts and our minds through Jesus. Think on these things! Fill your mind with Godly things! “The devil doesn’t like it when my mind stays on Jesus.”

Psalm 19:12-14 - Who can understand his errors? Cleanse thou me from secret faults. Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression. Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.

David prayed, “Secret faults - things I am unaware of - bring to my attention so I can repent of them. I give You permission to help me from willfully sinning. I’m asking You to help, that sin does not rule me. Lord, see what’s in my heart. I want to be acceptable in your sight.”

Today, let’s pray to Jesus for a cleansing of our minds and of our hearts. Fill your mind with the good things of God, so your mind will be protected.

Pastor Bill Grimes Heaven’s Edge Apostolic Church Carrollton

CHURCH DIRECTORY

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 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. First Presbyterian Church Rev. Tim Dyck 200 N. Lisbon St., Carrollton Phone 627-4330 Church Service 10:30 A.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

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. 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 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, 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.

MECHANICSTOWN

MALVERN

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

DELLROY 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 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.

JEWETT

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

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

Trinity Lutheran Church Rev. Andrew Riggs 275 N. Lisbon, Carrollton Phone 627-4840 Worship 11 A.M. Sunday School 9:45 A.M.

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.

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.

KILGORE / HARLEM SPRINGS

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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DeNoon Lumber Co. 571 Co. Highway 52, Bergholz 740-768-2597

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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Looking Back

Obituaries

Compiled by Don Rutledge

Ivan Dale Elifritz

Betty K. Naugle Maurer

Ivan Dale Elifritz, 74, of Carrollton, died Easter Sunday.

Born Oct. 6, 1945 in Sherrodsville, he was a son of the late Boyd B. and Mildred C. Ashworth Elifritz.

Dale served in the U.S. Army three years, spending time in Germany.

He is survived by two daughters, Cassandra (Gary) Cogan of Carrollton and Loralyn (Eric) Scott of Kilgore; and four grandchildren.

He is also survived by three brothers, Raymond, James (Norma), Robert Elifritz and three sisters, Juanita “Colleen” Blymiller, Cynthia Strawder and Loretta (Ronald) Hupp; along with many nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Donald, John, William Elifritz and a sister, Genevieve Caldwell.

In the interest of public health, no service will be held.

Betty L. Naugle Maurer, 91, of Olive Road, Salineville, died late Wednesday night April 8, 2020 at Arbors at Minerva in Minerva, Ohio.

Betty was born Oct. 2, 1928, in Canton, Ohio, a daughter of the late Frank and Magdelena Naugle.

Betty lived most of her life in this area, marrying Louis E. Maurer on April 22, 1950 and retired from Geauga Plastics/Carlisle Co. in Canton after 32 years. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church in Summitville, Ohio. She loved flowers, gardening, animals and most of all she loved her family.

She is survived by four sons, Ed (June) Maurer of Carrollton, Matt (Rita) Maurer of Bloomingdale, Jeff (Kim) Maurer of Guilford Lake and Mark (Jan) Maurer of Carrollton; three daughters, Norma (Tom) Brantch of Carrollton, Judy (Jeff) Beal of Canton and Jean Culp of Salineville; one brother, Ray Naugle of Louisville, Ohio; ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Louis E. Maurer; one son, Louis E. Maurer Jr., and eleven brothers and sisters.

Due to the current situation, social distancing, and shelter in place directives and concern for their communities, the family will have a private family committal service at a later date.

The Kerr-Pastore Funeral Home is Salineville, Ohio is in charge of the arrangements.

Joseph ‘Joe’ H. Seck Joseph “Joe” H. Seck, 68, of Carrollton, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Aultman Hospital.

Born Sept. 3, 1951 in Carrollton, a son of Arla Jean (Kibler) Seck and the late Joseph F. Seck.

Joe was a graduate of Carrollton High School in 1969 and Kent State University in 1973 with a degree in Civil Engineering. He worked 7 ½ years with the Ohio Department of Transportation and 39 years as a civil engineer with Central Allied Enterprises, Inc. of Canton. He also served 16 years as a Harrison Township Trustee.

His memberships included former Carroll County Coon Hunter’s Club, National Rifle Association, National Wild Turkey Federation, American Legion Post 44 in Canton, Loyal Order of Moose, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Veterans of Foreign Wars Posts 3301 and 4120, and the Carroll County Veteran’s Club.

In his free time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing accordion, and antiquing.

He is survived by his wife, Rose Mary (Cernava) Seck, whom he married Aug. 18, 1973; his mother, Arla Seck; brother, David (Vikki) Seck; sister, Sherry Casper; thirteen nieces and nephews; and fourteen great nieces and great nephews.

In accordance with Joe’s wishes, cremation has taken place, accompanied by a private family burial. The family is planning a Celebration of Life at a later date.

Contributions in memory of Joe may be made to Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church (Building Fund), 616 Roswell Rd. NW, Carrollton, Ohio 44615 or Carrollton Board of Education (Cafeteria Fund), 205 Scio Rd. SW, Carrollton, Ohio 44615.

Dodds Funeral Home of Carrollton assisted the family with arrangements.

Patricia Jane Hornberger Patricia Jane Hornberger passed away at the age of 90 on April 19, 2020.

Born in Canal Fulton, Ohio, on April 12, 1930 to Esther and Ralph Hardgrove, she would soon become the big sister to Pauline (Kropff) and Marvin Hardgrove. Pat relished being the big sister for all of her life.

At Capital University, Pat majored in elementary education and went on to teach children in the Jackson Local and Carrollton Exempted Village Schools. She often spoke of “enjoying every minute” of her teaching career.

Pat married Richard Hornberger in 1951.

Their young family moved to Carrollton, Ohio early in their marriage to make their careers, build a home, and raise their family.

Pat was the proud mother of their three daughters, Kay (Bob) Wylie, Kerry (Jerry) Teeter, and Kristine (Lee) Rutledge.

She will be sorely missed by her daughters and her grandchildren, Joseph Teeter, Adam (Larissa) Teeter, Jennifer (Andy) Thompson, William Rutledge, Cody (Alexandra) Rutledge, and Taylor (Yeri) Rutledge, as well as by her five great-grandchildren.

After Pat completed her career, she thoroughly enjoyed traveling with her friends and socializing through her involvement with Delta Kappa Gamma, Carrollton Book Club, and Red Hats. In her later life, Pat got much joy out of listening to books, eating most anything chocolate, and watching the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Indians.

We are extremely grateful to the Centreville Village community for their good care of Pat in her final years.

A private graveside service will be held for Patricia at the Canal Fulton Cemetery, where she will be interred.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to honor Pat’s love of education to the Bell-Heron Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 123, Carrollton, Ohio 44615, or honor the kindness of Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care, CrossroadsHospice.com.

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Isabel Benington Isabel Benington, 94, of Carollton, Ohio, died Friday evening April 10, 2020 in her home after a long battle with cancer.

She was the daughter of the late Arthur E. and Beulah Wigal Millhorn, born Jan. 27, 1926 near Tappan, Ohio. The family moved to Carrollton in 1936 because of the building of Tappan Dam. She was a 1944 graduate of Carrollton High School. Upon graduation, she joined the Cadet Nursing Corps during WWII and graduated from Aultman Hospital School of Nursing in 1947. A registered nurse, she worked for many years, first at Aultman Hospital, and then in the local area at nursing homes, private duty, the late Dr. T.J. Atchison, Visiting Nurses, and the Health Department. She was also a nurse consultant for East Carroll Nursing Home for five years and later on, the human rights committee. She was an active member of the Church of Christ, Christian and a member of the choir for over 50 years. Her memberships also included the Red Hats “Feisty Ladies”, The Lunch Bunch, Hospice Breakfast Bunch, and Tuesday Quilters at the Friendship Center. She enjoyed many crafts including sewing, quilting, crocheting, knitting, and jewelry making.

Isabel married Edgar A. Benington, June 24, 1947, and he preceded her in death, Jan. 29, 2003.

Also preceding her in death was an infant daughter.

She is survived by two sons, Mark Benington and Kelly Benington, both of Carrollton; two daughters, Elaine (Mark) McCullough of Carrollton and Janet (Robert) Sickler of Urbana, IL; nine grandchildren, Nathan and Isaac McCullough, Jeremy and Justin Benington, Holly, Aaron and Laura Benington, Jordan Horn and Paige Sickler; and nine great grandchildren.

She led a full life and enjoyed her family and friends. Her blessings were many!

In the interest of public health, there will be no public services at this time.

The family will hold a public memorial service at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations be made in Isabel’s name to Community Hospice, 716 Commercial Ave. SW, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663.

Letters to the Editor The Earth Day alarmists on their claim that industrial carbon dioxide is heating the planet. Let’s look at the numbers.

CO2 has a logarithmic effect on temperature. Using logarithm, CO2 levels from 1950 to 2018 have 5.23 times the impact of levels from 1900 to 1950. That means there was no measurable warming from industrial CO2 emissions in the earlier period. Recorded temperature rose the same amount in both periods, and rates of extreme weather and sea-level rise were also the same in both. Hence the data to date do not support claims of a CO2-caused “climate crisis.”

Mathematics and statistics professor Caleb Stewart Rossiter helps you “do the math” of logarithms.

Randy Miller Carrollton When America became a nation, the Continental Congress proclaimed the first National Day of Prayer. National days of fasting and prayer have continued throughout America’s history.

On May 5, 1988, President Ronald Reagan signed an amended bill to legally establish the first Thursday of every May as the annual National Day of Prayer.

This year, on Thursday, May 7, Carroll County will be observing this solemn occasion by calling the Christian community here to unite in prayer with intercessors across America to lift up our nation before a Holy God in this time of great need. The National Day of Prayer Task Force has given us a theme to follow in prayer, “Pray God’s glory across the earth,” taken from the Bible, in Habakkuk 2:14.

There will be stakes implanted in the ground on Carrollton village square with the following prayer directives, government, military, media, education, church, family and economy on them.

There will be no gathering together in a large group this year because of Covid-19.

Instead, we are making available for all who are out and about on May 7, the opportunity to stop at one of these prayer stations, keeping in mind the 6-foot social distancing.

If you have your Bible with you, please stop and read a passage aloud to God. He has promised us that His Word would not come back void.

If you are staying at home, we know that God sees and hears us wherever we are. You are important in this endeavor and we encourage all to take time to humbly seek Him on behalf of our nation.

Respectively submitted by Carroll County National Day of Prayer committee In thinking about the present affliction we are now facing; is it not amazing how the world unravels so quickly, when conditions are just right?

Tim Tilmant Minerva

LEST WE FORGET & APPLAUSE, PG. 8

60 YEARS AGO From 1960 FPS Files Three plays were being presented at Dellroy school. The ninth grade was staging “Call It a Day” while the eighth and ninth grades were producing “”Junior is a Genius” and the eighth grade was staging “Hold Everything”.

Fred R. Maple of Rt. 2, Carrollton, a former Carroll County commissioner and retired farmer, died at the age of 62.

Jean McClester, a senior at Carrollton High School, received a $500 scholarship to Muskingum College.

Carrollton High School’s 96-piece band and 85-voice choir were to participate in the state final competition April 23 at Newark and in Columbus, respectively.

50 YEARS AGO From 1970 FPS Files Miss Julie Kertes, a former Carrollton area woman and graduate of Carrollton High School, was named personal secretary to Dr. Wernhner von Braun, director of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in Washington, D. C. Representing Carroll County in the 24th annual Canton Repository spelling bee were Cindy Guess, a Carrollton seventh grader who won the county spelling bee, and Jackie Arbogast, an eighth grader, who was runnerup.

Work was progressing according to schedule on the construction of a new elementary school building and new gymnasium at Brown Local schools in Malvern.

Individual trophy awards were presented to Joe McElroy and Barbara McCaulley, the two finalists in the Civic Oration contest sponsored by the Modern Woodman of America.

40 YEARS AGO From 1980 FPS Files Vince Costello, a native of Dellroy and former pro football player, received the Sandy Valley Chamber of Commerce Achievement award.

Award recipients at the Carrollton Young Farmers and Farm Wives banquet included Tom Dawson, Mrs. Jenny Sharp and her husband, Lloyd, Ballard Jenkins Jr., Doyle Hawk, Howard Snyder and Elmer Palmer.

Arla Seck was the subject of “This Week in the Kitchen” with her Sour Cream Coffee Cake.

Stephanie Thomas, a senior at Carrollton High School, was the recipient of the 1980 Defords Memorial scholarship.

Carrollton junior Marvin Bright was the subject of a feature story in which he shined in three different sports – wrestling – football – and baseball (his favorite)!

30 YEARS AGO From 1990 FPS Files The three countians honored for their time, energy and monetary contributions at the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce banquet included Melvin Tolson, founder of the Carroll County Airport; John Pettit, owner of three McDonalds restaurants, and Carroll County Sheriff William Offenberger.

Martha (Marti) Burgett, a senior at Carrollton High School, was named Student of the Month for April.

Portraying lead roles in the production of Fiddler on the Roof at Carrollton High School were Shane Meek, Mindy Davis, Steve Reed and Shelli Morgan.

Members of the Wingfoot Films basketball team who claimed the Carrollton Recreational Basketball League title included Bunyan White, Biff Griffith, Tom Isherwood, Andy Cook, Dan McKenzie, Stacey Simmons, Gale Sevek, Doug Tucci and Rick Jenkins.

20 YEARS AGO From 2000 FPS Files Fusion Ceramics, Inc., which operates a manufacturing facility on Scio Rd., Carrollton, received the Eastern Ohio Development Alliance Excellence award.

Chris “Sonny” Spielman resigned his position as teacher and football coach at Conotton Valley High School.

Titus Borland, 16 and Nathan Will, 15, who were involved in the World Gospel Mission Work team through Kilgore Evangelical Church, returned home from Honduras where they worked at a mission retreat camp from March 31 to April 9.

An open house was held at Snode’s Restored Country Barn, which featured a loft, kitchen facilities, two flagstone patios and a restroom in the silo.

10 YEARS AGO From 2010 FPS Files The Carroll County Genealogical Society donated $300 to help to pay the cost of fencing the Champer family cemetery located on Antiqua Rd. SE, just south of Carrollton.

“Lighting the Way” was the theme of the 79th annual fall conference of the Federated Democratic Women of Ohio held at Atwood Lake Lodge. Wanda Kuhns of Portsmouth, Federation president, was pictured with Glenda Carter of Carrollton, the Federation’s secretary, and Ruby Gilliam of Minerva, Convention chair and Federation trustee.

Carrollton’s Miranda Brown was photographed rolling down the track in the 100-meter prelims at Sandy Valley’s Lidderdale Invitational tournament.

Throwback Photo Published April 26, 1990

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce President Alan Miller (left) congratulates award recipients (from left) Carroll County Sheriff William Offenberger, Donna Tedrick accepting for Melvin Tolson, Sara and John Pettit and speaker Sandra Pianalto, vice president and secretary of the Federal Reserve Bank in Cleveland.

The awards were presented during the chamber’s annual banquet. Offenberger received award in appreciation for his efforts to combat illegal drugs in the county. Tolson was recognized for founding the Carroll County Airport.

The Pettits received a service award for their contributions to the community. The couple owned three McDonald’s resturants in Carrollton, Minerva and Canton South.

Letters to the Editor deadline is 5 p.m. Friday. They must be signed with a contact number and town listed. Only one letter to the editor may be submitted within a 30-day period.

SPORTS

Thursday, April 23, 2020 PG 5

Spring sports a no-go

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COVID-19 pandemic causes OHSAA to pull the plug on spring sports

By JORDAN MILLER

Sports Editor

CARROLLTON - It was a matter of time before the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) was forced to pull the plug on the 2020 spring sports season as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to grow and affect all lives.

It was evident that the plug was going to be pulled on spring sports, but the looming question was: When?

Once Ohio’s Governor, Mike DeWine, annouced on Monday, April 20, that all Ohio schools would continue remote learning for the rest of the school year, that was the deciding factor.

When the OHSAA released a press release two weeks ago, detailing a tentative schedule for spring sports, they noted - ‘If school facilities are closed for the remainder of the school

year, spring sports will be cancelled.’

“As we have stated in our previous communications, today’s announcement by Governor DeWine to close schools for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year also will now result in the cancellation of OHSAAsponsored spring sports seasons including tournaments,” OHSAA Executive Director Jerry Snodgrass said in an email sent to school superintendents, administration and athletic directors around the state.

Summer athletic practices and fall sports remain in the dark. Will the current stay-at-home order be lifted by then? No one knows. ““I want to stress the ‘uncertainties,’ but as we now look into the summer and the fall, we will communicate plans/adjustments to our regulations as uncertainties become realities,” Snodgrass said. “I want to assure you that we are looking at everything. For

example, when the first decision to close schools was made, we looked at eligibility concerns. About three weeks ago we began looking at all models if fall sports’ seasons were affected — still an uncertainty.”

The news of spring sports being axed has hit local teams hard.

“We have operated as if there would be a season since March,” said Carrollton track coach Mike Aukerman. “I preached to the kids to be prepared and hungry to compete when the time came. So today is a day we anticipated may come, but we were hoping would not at the same time.”

The Class of 2020 - this year’s senior class - never imagined they wouldn’t have a shot to compete on the track this year.

“I really feel for the seniors who were ready to go out with a bang and continue their excellence that they have helped build over the last four years,”

Auckerman said. “It was a decision that was made to protect us and our health, and one that we understand needed to be made - but that doesn’t lessen the sting of it however.”

One of Carrollton’s top returners to the track this year was junior Jacob Baker.

“Jake Bake was ready to shine this year,” Aukerman said about the wheelchair athlete who placed runnerup in two events and third in another.

“With the incredible support for his benefit, he was going to be competing in style and was prepared to make the trip at the peak of the podium,” he said.

“We really envisioned state champion #5 for the track program, but that will have to wait till next year.”

Thankfully, Baker is a junior and, godwilling, will have the chance to compete next year.

“This will only strengthen his drive to win it all in 2021,” Aukerman

mentioned.

As the future of the 2020 season was in question, Aukerman said his athletes remained with the mindset of getting the chance to compete this season.

“I have been sending out workouts for the kids daily and encouraged them to anticipate competing this season,” he said. “Although the odds were against it, we had to be ready if and when the chance came.”

This unprecedented time has Coach Aukerman reflecting on what this year’s senior class has faced.

“This time has really made me appreciate the class of 2020 and all of our Warrior athletes and the effect we have on each other on a daily basis,” he said. “It always makes me sad to watch a class move on and graduate but this year just feels empty because we didn’t get to share the last ride together as a track family.”

Young hunters make memories during youth wild turkey season COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio’s young hunters checked 1,843 wild turkeys during the 2020 two-day spring youth season, April 18 and 19, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Young hunters harvested 1,331 wild turkeys during the same weekend in 2019.

Youth hunters were required to be accompanied by a non-hunting adult during the two-day season. Learning from an experienced hunter is key to developing the skills to successfully harvest a wild turkey.

Top 11 counties for wild turkey harvest during the 2020 youth season include: Monroe (71), Tuscarawas (68), Muskingum (63), Meigs (57), Washington (55), Noble (51), Guernsey (48), Belmont (47), Coshocton (45), Columbiana (44) and

Harrison (44).

Ohio offers more opportunities for hunters of all ages to pursue wild turkeys. The state has two zones for spring turkey hunting: the south zone and the northeast zone. For 2020, the south zone hunting dates are from Monday, April 20, to Sunday, May 17.

The northeast zone dates are from Monday, May 4, to Sunday, May 31.

Find complete details in the 2019-2020 Hunting and Trapping Regulations or at wildohio.gov. For summaries of past turkey seasons, visit wildohio.gov/turkeyharvest.

Hunting hours from April 20-26 in the south zone and May 4-10 in the northeast zone are 30 minutes before sunrise until noon. Hunting hours from April 27 to May 17 in the south zone and May 11-31 in the northeast zone are 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset.

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The spring turkey season bag limit is two bearded wild turkeys. Hunters may harvest one bearded turkey per day, and a second spring turkey permit may be purchased at any time throughout the spring turkey season. Turkeys are required to be checked no later than 11:30 p.m. the day of harvest. All hunters are required to report their turkey harvest using the automated game-check system, which is available online, by phone or at a participating license agent.

Hunters may hunt wild turkeys with shotguns or archery equipment. It is unlawful to hunt turkeys using bait, live decoys or electronic calling devices, or to shoot a wild turkey while it is in a tree. The Division of Wildlife advises turkey hunters to wear hunter orange clothing when entering, leaving or moving through hunting areas in order to remain visible to others.

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X County Carroll County 20 Unclaimed Funds The following is a list of current or former county residents who had unclaimed funds worth $50 or more reported to the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Unclaimed Funds within the past year. Check your name and your friends and families’ names in the list. Names are listed under the hometown of the last known address reported to the division.

Safe deposit box items received within the past year are listed first.

If you see a possible match, you can start the process to claim your money: Visit the division’s website at com.ohio.gov/unfd. Follow the directions to print your claim form. Complete the form and mail it with a copy of the required proof of address to the address listed below.

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Unclaimed Funds 77 South High Street, 20th Floor Columbus, Ohio 43215-6108 877-644-6823 (OHIO-UCF) TTY/TDD: 800-750-0750 Remember: The accounts listed here are only those worth $50 or more received in the past year, so even if you don’t see your name here, check the website annually.

CARROLLTON Arevalo Jose D,130 Lincoln Ave Aultman Hospital,1020 Trump Rd Bake Maria, 527 Garfield Ave Ball Shane, 2153 Waynesburg Rd Ball Shane A, 2153 Waynesburg Rd Beckley Donna, 7020 Troy Rd Benedict Nancy J, 1036 Daringer Ave Benson Paul F,2 19 Timberline Ln Betz Marsha, 1110 Kensington Rd Betz Ruth, 60 3rd St Se Boggess Bennie, 940 Perron Rd Brooks Jean, 1509 Canton Rd Brown Russell R, 7976 Lakeview Dr Bryd Randy, 1100 Laramie Rd Bryson Justin, 2062 Doral Rd Buehler Shirley M, 4365 Arrow Rd Burik Chiropractic, 1244 Canton Rd Byler John, 2084 Canyon Rd Carter Dakota, 64 Cinder Rd Castelucci Jonathon J, 215 Butler Av Castillo Noemi, 628 2nd St Clayton Barry E, 5020 Elk Rd Cole Donna, 207 Monroe Ave Collette Jerry R, 1170 Lake Dr Cox Debra, 2054 Mayham Rd Day Christopher M, 3371 Lunar Rd Day Wesley E, 3369 Lunar Rd Desy Barbara J, 724 Elyse Ave Fay Bruce, 4043 Apostle Rd Ferrell Ricky, 110 Park Ave

Frase Julie, 99 Park Ave Garcia Jenner V, 447 Lisbon St Garibo Christian M, 622 Sterlin Ave Gaut Christie Est, 220 Butler Ave Geiser Eli, 3253 Rockwood Grogg Landon, 4187 Canton Rd Haislip Jason,4 311 Milo Rd Henderson Susan, 1347 Andora Hilliard Kristen A, 120 12th St Hinton Tarah M, 2060 Burrow Rd Hodkinson Crystal, 4126 Fresno Rd Howe Buddy R, 8260 Diamond Rd Incerpi Alfred, 4034 Milo Rd Joseph Cara, 2081 Avalon Keller Emma, 648 Longhorn St Kennedy Paul E, 1288 Moccasin Rd Kirby Lois B, 574 2nd St Knittle Patricia, 4290 Rudy Rd Krichbaum Deelyn K, 1021 Montero Rd Lewis Rachel, 5088 Avon Rd Lockwood Walter F, 2129 Arbor Rd Long Ellsworth L, 4184 Jade Rd McClain Johnna, 2418 Melody Ln McClintock William, 6152 Canton Rd McCort Leslie, 24 W Main St Michael Matthew, 5245 Valley Dr Michel Deborah, 3103 Jewell Rd Miller Amanda C, 180 Emerald Rd Miller Carol, 263 Waynesburg Rd Miller George S, 271 Pineview Ln Montalvan Norvin S, 312 E Main

St Moreland Faith, 356 Park Ave Moses Haley, 2301 Salineville Rd Mossor Bryandy, 1052 Perron Rd Noble Shannon,104 Josh Ln Ohman Distributors, 4163 Canton Rd Orwick Shannon, 232 3rd St Perry Gail, 30 N Lisbon St Personvxi Don, 7077 Dial Rd Phillips David, 2202 Kensington Rd Pickens Crystal M, 1088 Andora Rd Pickens Hannah M, 1088 Andora Rd Pikna Daniel, 2094 Wedge Rd Pyles Kylie, 7040 Scio Rd Pyles Payton, 7040 Scio Rd Ramirez Kathryn, PO Box 656 Reardon Ambor, 2418 Melody Ln Reyes Jose A, 609 N Libson Riggs Bonnie L, 4252 Ruby Rd Rodriguez Rafael, 5134 Elk Rd Rohrer Susi C, 3313 Lunar Rd Ruckman Mark A, PO Box 164 Shaver Ethel M, 300 12th St Shoulders Carrie, 5010 Doral Rd Sikon Natalie, 525 Canton Rd Simmers James P, 4195 Avon Rd Smalley Joyce A, 2003 Alamo Rd Smith Adaline, 1121 Lakeshore Dr Spahr Glenn, 414 McKinley Ave Stark Donna, 130 E Main St Stine Walter Scott Md, 1020 Trump Rd Swonger Michael W, 2471

Bramble Rd Thomas Brennan, 368 Deer Haven Dr Thompson Tabitha,700 Glory Rd Trushel Shelly, 7249 Abbey Rd Ujcich Joseph, 1229 Canyon Rd Vipperman Chi E, Lorraine F Turkovich Wallace Earl, 3007 Bellflower Rd Walton Ashley R, 5209 Chalon Rd Whitmer Heather, 1302 Brussel Rd Williams Brandon, 2366 Bramble Rd Wright Roberta L, 2185 Rosewell Rd Yost Alyzan, 17 Canyon Rd Young Kandy K, 5125 Alamo Rd DELLROY Carter Tanya, 5182 Waynesburg Rd Cope Richard S, Box 281 Dovidio Janet, 51 Glecoe Rd Fischer Jeffery, 4091 Graph Rd Fredericks Chris G, 1660 Bedrock Rd Horn Linda, 1268 Magnolia Rd Keefer Taylor M, 1430 Magnolia Rd Komas James, PO Box 360 Komas James N, PO Box 360 Lippincott Kamie B, 1073 Bedrock Rd Mida Carolyn A, 6036 Waynesburg Rd Miday Lawrence A Jr, 6036

Waynesburg Rd Shimek Robert L, 6036 Waynesburg Rd Smith Ricky K, 2985 Clay Rd Stewart Ruth, 51 Glecoe Rd Swanson Terry L, 1155 Granada Rd Vidya Llc, 3234 S Smith St Ward Margaret, 54 N Smith St LEESVILLE Lambacher Matthew, 110 Union St MALVERN Avery Shania, 5051 Citrus Rd Birney J D, 6880 Alliance Rd Blackburn Michael, 218 S Plain St Brahler Stewart, 23 Pontiac Trl Burwell Clifford, PO Box 812 Burwell Judy, PO Box 205 Casler Jesse, 261 E Mohawk Dr Casto Morgan R, 7130 Sandy Ln Cook Marilyn, 51 Comanche Trl Critean Steve, PO Box 299 Culpepper Kathryn, 924 E Porter St Davenport Lester H, 6930 Alliance Rd Detchon Michael A ,5163 Alliance Rd Dettling Ted, 448 E Mohawk Dettling Theodore, 448 E Mohawk Dr Dodd Gretchen, 408 Gascon St Ferry Todd E, 73 W Mohawk Dr Fleming Janice L, 190 Oneida Tr Fraize John E, 829 E Porter St Furey Austin, PO Box 713 Glaser Alexis, 13 Sioux Tr Glaser Sara, 13 Sioux Tr Glaser Zachary, 13 Sioux Tr Gordon Marian, 40 Shoshone Trl Green Douglas, 22 Oneida Trl Greuey Doris Est, 191 W Mohawk Dr Hawkins Verna R, 6071 Avalon Rd Hays Mary A Est, 67 Oneida Trl Helfrich William, 41 Pontiac Trl Henderson Kathy, 812 E Porter St Jeske Karen, 46 E Mohawk Dr Johnson Ashley Lynn, 1103 Lorric Rd Keener Guy Sr, 501 E Mohawk Kennedy Bertha, PO Box 605 Kishman Jeffrey, 308 W Mohawk Dr Klotz Margaret L, PO Box 1 Kocher Ruth, PO Box 471 Kopp Jane, 7097 Canton Rd Lambert George, 4213 Lace Rd Loy Linda M, 303 Clay St Lunsford Stephen, 8185 Old Canal Ln Lynn Raymond, 521 Wilson St Mayle Flo, 5187 Alliance Rd McClosky Harriet, 131 W Porter St McLaughlin Alison M, PO Box 386 Miller Don, 68 Ontario Trl Mugnaini Larry D Sr, 6364 Riverview Dr My Way Ability Services, PO Box 653 Neal Anna L, 5225 Avalon Rd Neal Harold M, 5225 Avalon Rd Northeastern Oilfield Services,

5181 Alliance Rd Obryan William C, 502 E Porter St Paolino Joshua, 118 2nd St Pendleton Gary, 404 W Main St Petros Josephine C, 3 Kiowa Trl Rose Steve, 127 Mohawk Dr Savona Olimpia, c/o Frank Savona Shanahan Amy L, 129 W Porter St Shearer Dennis, 402 Clay St Malvern Shepard Juanita,6086 Avalon Rd Simpson Phyllis Jeanne, 64 Mohawk Dr Smith Steven, 4140 Lace Rd Stasiak Steven R, 635 Locust St Turnage Charles, 57 Manito Trl Wilbert Anthony, 6906 Alliance Rd Williams Elizabeth G, 64 Mohawk Dr Wilson Joshua L, 3238 Lander Rd Winn John E, PO Box 166 Wright Bertha, 755 Robertsville Rd MECHANICSTOWN Barnett Dena, 6194 Salineville Rd Detweiler Melvin E, 7093 Andora Rd Larryrohr M Mr, 6194 Morning Rd McCauley Elsie M, 7100 Salineville Rd Talsania Meera, 4268 Aurora Rd Yoder Leroy, 4062 Meter Rd Yoder Linda, 4062 Meter Rd SHERRODSVILLE Decker Joel, 217 Bilmar Dr Delong Andrew, 5300 Antigua Rd Eberhart Coal Company Inc, 8585 Maple St Elliott Mark, 6210 Cumberland Rd Fowler Elaine L, 1228 S Washington St Fowler Wilfred E, 1228 S Washington St Gatz Dianna L, PO Box 1 Grimm April, 9667 SR 39 Hackle Karl, 4040 Falls Rd Herman Jerry T, 4258 Falls Rd Imes Ellis, 60 N Church St Karla Western, 7111 Crane Rd Liu De Shun, 1233 McKinley St Manbeck Lisa J, 47 Herbert Rd Monte Lucille, 9667 SR 39 Ne Moore Michael, 6054 Cumberland Rd Perkowski Corey A, 3369 Lombardy Rd Perkowski Melissa J, 3369 Lombardy Rd Psycache Llc, 7111 Menlo Dr Ray Amylia, 8216 Old Rosewell Rd Ray David E, 8216 Old Rosewell Rd Scheel Robert, 8130 Maple St Smith Clarice, 8054 Antigua Rd Watson George, 1164 W Lakeside Dr Weber Raymond D, 1154 Washington St Yost Bernard H, 6184 Antigua Rd

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Thursday, April 23, 2020

Commissioners proclaim Formal Center Twp. fiscal officer questions hiring GEORGETTE HUFF ing that the township could not days a week for two weeks, and options for internet service at National Day of Prayer By hire her son as a seasonal part- has been mowing the cemeter- the township building.

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By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent

The Board of Commissioners approved a proclamation recognizing and declaring May 7 as National Day of Prayer.

The event will begin at noon in the gazebo on Public Square in Carrollton. Those attending may sit at safe spaces around the square or remain in their car and join in Bible reading and prayer.

Transit Director Sonja Trbovich received approval through a Special Circumstance clause for her employees to receive a 25% pay increase during the state of emergency. Funds also are available to purchase hand sanitizer, masks, and other personal protective equipment.

Friendship Center Director Tonya Myers announced that 300 14-day shelf-stable meal boxes will be distributed on April 29 and April 30.

“The center will not re-open at this time. As of now, we will do another 30 days of staying closed to the public,” said Myers. She said they are home-delivering 240-250 meals, approximately 70-75 meals are picked up at the center each weekday, and

approximately 20 meals are delivered to the Sherrodsville and Malvern nutrition sites each weekday.

Myers said to call 330-6277017 for information on the services available at the Friendship Center.

In other business, commissioners: - HEARD Myers will meet with county Engineer Brian Wise on April 23 to consider quotes for the Friendship Center’s paving project.

- LEARNED the courthouse tower is red, and the outside of the courthouse is decorated with red bows and red candles.

Commissioner Clerk Supervisor Christopher Modranski said the red shows support to the community.

- HEARD Modranski report that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is promoting a small businesses fund with grants up to $5,000 available for businesses with three to twenty employees.

Information is available at savesmallbusiness.com or by contacting Modranski at 330-627-4869.

- TABLED bids for phone and internet services until April 30.

- RECEIVED the dog pound report with two impounded and six adopted out.

Questions raised by Center Township’s former fiscal officer, Pam Berardinelli, will now go to Prosecutor Steven Barnett.

During the “public participation” portion of the Board of Trustees’ April 14 meeting, Berardinelli asked how many parttime workers were currently employed by the township, and specifically, if David Householder was on the township’s payroll.

According to the minutes of the meeting, Berardinelli then read a letter dated April 1, 2013, from then-Prosecuting Attorney Donald Burns, stat-

time worker “due to a conflict of interest.”

After a short discussion, the board agreed to request Barnett’s opinion on hiring Householder, whose sister, Carolyn Leggett, is the township’s fiscal officer.

Trustee Matt Manfull told Berardinelli there were no parttime workers as of the date of the meeting. However, he said Rock Tolaro was approved to start the next day, April 15.

In a call on April 21, trustee Rick McNinch said “there is all kinds of work to be done.”

McNinch confirmed that Tolaro, who previously was employed as a seasonal worker, “has been brought back” for three

ies in preparation for Memorial Day. Tolaro’s workdays overlap with those of the township’s two full-time employees who are working reduced hours on staggered schedules.

On the matter of accepting the donation of a tower from Pattersonville Telephone Company in exchange for leasing rights, the board received a letter from Barnett advising that “while a board of township trustees may accept the donation of a tower constructed for internet purposes as a gift, a board of township trustees, once vested with title to said tower, does not have sufficient statutory authority to lease space upon that tower.”

The board will explore other

In other business, the board: -RECEIVED notice from county auditor Lynn Fairclough stating that all state agencies have been asked to cut budgets by 20 percent, which will affect allocations of local government funds.

-WILL REQUEST updated street signs from the Ohio Department of Transportation.

-TABLED and then re-visited the bids for replacing roofs on the township building and the chapel. After further discussion, the board voted to accept the bid of $18,500 from All Conditions General Construction, LLC, which submitted the lowest bid that included snow guards.

Health Commissioner Wendy Gotschall has provided businesses with updated safety rules and said many businesses have installed plexiglass shields between cashiers and the public.

Board President Dr. W. Scott Stine stated that the health department should advise and recommend that workers, especially those in food service, should wear masks and gloves.

Stine said anyone making

masks can drop them off at the health department, upper level, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday for distribution to those who need them.

Courtney Grossman, director of environmental health, reported that while the department is closed, work permits are being issued as needed.

Director of Nursing Kelly Engelhart reported the department has stopped direct home

patient care, and is not currently providing immunizations.

In other business, the board: - APPROVED refunding a well permit fee of $275.

- AGREED to continue a contract with Carroll Hills Industries, Inc. at $55 per mowing.

- WILL MEET Wednesday, May 20 at 5:30 p.m. in the lower level of the health district building at 301 Moody Ave., Carrollton.

Health department recommends wearing masks

By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent

During its April 15 meeting, Office Administrator Amy Campbell advised the Carroll County General Health District Board that there were 13 confirmed and one probable case of COVID- 19 in the county. (see page 1 for updated numbers.)

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Carroll County Common Pleas Court 119 South Lisbon Street, Suite 401 Carrollton, OH 44615 Bryan C. Conaway Attorney for Plaintiff KNOWLTON BENNETT & CONAWAY 126 N. 9th Street Cambridge, OH 43725 (740) 439-2719 Published in The Free Press Standard April 16, 23 & 30, 2020.

BID NOTICE The Fox Township Trustees are accepting sealed bids for the purchase of emulsion to be used as dust control on township roads for the 2020 season. The bids should be per gallon, applied to roads.

Bids can be mailed to 10075 Salineville Road NE, Salineville, OH 43945 and should be marked "Dust Control Bid". Bids must be received prior to, and will be opened at the May 12, 2020 regular meeting to be held at the Fox Township Garage at 8:00 p.m. Questions can be directed to any trustee. The trustees reserve the right to

BID NOTICE The Village of Malvern will be accepting sealed bids for the 2020 Street Paving project until May 18, 2020, at 12:00 P.M. at which time they will be publically opened. Specifications and street list are available on the Village of Malvern website, www.villageofmalvern.net. Bids are to be submitted in a sealed envelope properly marked “Malvern Paving 2020” to the attention of the Village Administrator, Village of Malvern, P.O. Box 384, Malvern, Ohio 44644.

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We are closed Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday CARROLL COUNTY BIDDING NOTICE INVITATION TO BID CARROLL COUNTY C.R. 66 PAVEMENT RESURFACING CAR CR 66 1.56 PID# 112394 Sealed bids, in accordance with Carroll County’s plans and specifications for the CARROLL COUNTY CR 66 PAVEMENT RESURFACING PID# 112394 in Carroll County, Ohio, will be received at the Offices of the Carroll County Commissioners, County Courthouse, 119 S. Lisbon St., Carrollton, Ohio 44615, until 9:30 am local time on May 7, 2020, at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked: BID – CARROLL COUNTY C.R. 66 PAVEMENT RESURFACING CAR CR 66 1.56 PID# 112394

reject any and all bids.

Debra Meister Fox Township Fiscal Officer 10075 Salineville Road NE Salineville, OH 43945 Published in The Free Press Standard April 23 & 30, 2020.

OEPA PUBLIC NOTICE The following matters are the subject of this public notice by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The complete public notice, including any additional instructions for submitting comments, requesting information, a public hearing, or filing an appeal may be obtained at: http://www.epa.ohio.gov/ac

tions.aspx or Hearing Clerk, Ohio EPA, 50 W. Town St., P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216. Ph: 614-6443037 email: HClerk@epa.ohio.gov Application Received for Air Permit Summitville Tiles Inc. - Minerva Plant 1310 Alliance Rd. NW, PO Box 283 Minerva, OH 44657-0283 ID #: A0064798 Date of Action: 04/10/2020 Renewal and changing to synthetic miner.

Published in The Free Press Standard April 23, 2020.

PUBLIC NOTICE FOR RENEWAL OF COAL MINING & RECLAMATION PERMIT Rosebud Mining Company, 95 N. Lisbon Street, Carrollton, Ohio 44615, has submitted a renewal application number DR-2436-1, for coal mine permit D-2436 to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mineral Resources Management. The permit area is located in Columbiana County, Hanover Township, Sections 30 & 31, Township 4, Range 15 on the property of Rosebud Mining Company. The application contains 113.6 surface acres and is located on the Kensington 7.5 Minute U.S.G.S. Quadrangle Map, approximately 2.8 miles west of Kensington. The renewal application will allow Rosebud Mining Company to continue operations on D-2436 for up to 5 years past the expiration date of March 1, 2020.

Specifications and other contract documents are on file for review at, and copies of same may be obtained from: Carroll County Engineer’s Office, 200 Kensington Rd NE, Carrollton, Ohio 44615. (Phone 330-627-4110) The Engineer’s Estimate for this project is:

$102,954.50

Construction Work shall be completed 120 Calendar Days after date of Notice to Proceed.

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. All bids shall be delivered to the offices of the Board of Commissioners of Carroll County at or prior to the date and hour specified for receiving bids.

In the case of corporations not chartered in the State of 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.

“Disadvantaged Business (DBE) Requirement. DBE participation goals (Subcontracts, materials, supplies) have been set on this project for those certified as DBE’s in accordance with the TEA – 21 (1998) and 49 CFR, Part 26, and qualified to bid with ODOT under Chapter 5525 of the Ohio Revised Code (O.C. R.)”. The DBE Goal for this project is: 3% Each bidder shall be in current good standing on the Ohio Department of Transportation Pre-qualified Contractors List kept by the Office of Contracts.

Construction work shall be subject to the prevailing wage rates established by the Ohio Department of Industrial Relations.

The application is on file at the ODNR-DMRM Office, 3601 Newgarden Road Salem, Ohio 44460 for public viewing.

The Board of Commissioners of Carroll County reserve the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bids received which is deemed most favorable to the County at the time and under the conditions stipulated.

Written comments or requests for an informal conference may be sent to the Division of Mineral Resources Management, 2045 Morse Rd., Building H-3, Columbus, OH 43229 within thirty (30) days after the last date of publication of this notice.

The commissioners further declare that they will award the contract for this project to the lowest and best bid, which may not necessarily be the lowest bid. No single factor will control the Board’s decision to award, and the Board reserves the right to exercise its full discretion.

DISTRIBUTIONS

Bidders shall comply with the Affirmative Action-Equal Employment Opportunity requirements set forth in the specifications. A Bidder/Contractor will be deemed committed to the goal of such bid conditions by submitting a properly signed bid. Each bidder must insure that all employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap or national origin.

$2,012,487.95 $764,319.27 $434,106.92 $1,802,764.62

Record Retention – As the LPA, ODOT or the United States government may legitimately request from time to time, the contractor agrees to make available for inspection and/or reproduction by the LPA, ODOT or United States government, all records, books, and other documents of every kind description that relate to this contract.

Published in The Free Press Standard April 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2020

2019 TAX YEAR SETTLEMENT - 1ST HALF RECEIPTS & DISTRIBUTION RECEIPTS

Real Estate & Public Utility $27,182,418.54 General Fund - County County Home CCBDDI CCBDDII Roads Senior Citizens Townships Schools Corporations REA Fund Carroll County Health Dept.

Election EMA DRETAC-Prosecutor DRETAC-Treasurer DRETAC-SPA MWCD CHAELA Enterprises LLC Unclaimed Funds TOTALS $27,182,418.54 APPROVED BY LYNN FAIRCLOUGH CARROLL COUNTY AUDITOR

$406,732.42 $256,026.27 $2,430,309.88 $18,071,927.83 $417,612.31 $345,240.50 $88,908.91 $12,638.92 $720.90 $20,544.21 $20,544.21 $823.54 $82,681.51 $14,028.37 0.00 $27,182,418.54

Published in The Free Press Standard April 23, 2020

Drug-Free Work Place – The Contractor and all subcontractors for this project must be enrolled in the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Drug-Free Workplace Program or in a similar program approved by the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and in good standing with the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation. Contractors that are not previously enrolled in a drug-free workplace program must enroll in such a program within 10 days of the bid opening.

Any Contractor that does not meet this requirement will have their bid deemed non-responsive and cannot be awarded the contract.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF CARROLL COUNTY /s/ Christopher R. Modranksi Christopher Modranski, Clerk Posted April 2, 2020 Published in The Free Press Standard April 9, April 16 & April 23, 2020

Thursday, April 23, 2020

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Applause I haven’t been back to Carrollton since my mother died in 2014.

However, I do try to keep up with the news there by reading the weekly edition of The Free Press Standard on the internet.

This week’s edition brought two sad bits of news, one concerning the death of Maude Brackin. I worked for her and her husband, Dean starting in 1960 as a body man in his shop at the junction of “five points” out on Route 9. Dean taught me how to do body work and paint cars in his shop. That part time job lasted 4 years until I graduated from Carrollton High School.

The second bit of disheartening news was about the death of Ballard “Junior” Jenkins. Junior was a year younger than me and over the years I watched his farming operation at the top of the “County Home Hill” grow from a family owned farm to when he started leasing surrounding acreage to become one of the largest grain and dairy farming operations in Carroll County.

Junior was also a member of the Carroll County Young Farmers and he and his wife, Sharon participated in the tractor pulls at the fairgrounds with their favorite John Deere tractors. Sharon was one of the first ladies to make a statement on the clay pulling track there in front of the grandstand.

A few days after the initial shock of Junior’s passing, there was another article in The Free Press explaining that 36 or more of his friends met with their tractors to form a funeral cortege to accompany Junior to his final resting place. Just the picture of his friends, sitting on those tractors, wearing their Carhartts, with snow on the ground and knowing that some of those farmers may have traveled several cold miles to honor their fellow friend and farmer brought many, many tears to my eyes and a sob from my heart.

Loving actions like this personify the type of good folks that call Carroll County home. There is a quality of life found there in Ohio’s rural communities that is definitely not found in other parts of the country.

There is a country song written by Montgomery Gentry named “Where I Come From” that makes me think of men like Junior Jenkins and life there in Carroll County. One of the lines in that song is “Where I come from there is an old plough boy just turnin’ up dirt”........

Rest in peace Junior. The plowing will get done, the cows will get milked and the hay will be made.

Jim Morvatz Crystal River, Florida

Lest We Forget

By CAPT. CHARLES PEARSON

U.S. Marine Corps, ret.

Guadalcanal Island lies in the Coral Sea east of the southern tip of New Guinea and northeast of Australia. It is the largest island in the southern half of the Solomon Islands.

Guadalcanal covers about 2,500 square miles. Heavily forested mountains rise as high as 8,000 feet throughout the island. The climate is hot, damp and unhealthful.

The southern Solomons became a British protectorate in 1893. Early in 1942, the Japanese seized most of the islands, putting Australia in peril.

The 1st Marine Division’s Intelligence officer Colonel Frank Goettge was given the task of finding out what there was to know about Guadalcanal and Tulagi. He went to Australia and talked to ex-missionaries, planters and other persons of more dubious island trades.

The intelligence collection effort indicated the Japanese were concentrated at Lunga Point about midway on the northern shore close to an airport they were building. It was guessed that there was an infantry regiment and an anti-aircraft battalion on Guadalcanal. About 5,000 Japanese with 1,500 more on nearby Tugali.

On Friday, Aug. 7, 1942, U. S. Marines landed on Guadalcanal and Tulagi. Although no one could have guessed at the time, this battle was merely the first act in an incredible six-month long campaign, which was to transform the waters around Guadalcanal, and the jungle shrouded ridges of the island into one vast graveyard.

On the 13th of October, two American transports under heavy convoy came with reinforcements. The 164th United

States Infantry under Colonel B. E. Moore was the first Army troops to reach Guadalcanal.

The men were mainly National Guard units from North Dakota and several midwestern states, who had been mustered into the regular army. Immediately they took up positions in defense relieving the Marines for offense.

During November, General Vandegrift was insisting the 1st Marine Division be relieved and moved to a healthier climate. The surgeons estimated that a third of the Division’s ranks were riddled with malaria and malnutrition and were medically unfit for duty.

On Dec. 8, the American Division’s third Regiment, the 132nd Infantry arrived and the Marines began shipping out to Australia. A couple of days later the 6th Marines of the 2nd Division landed and combined with the Armies 147th and 182nd Infantry Regiments to begin the final drive.

This drive began Jan. 22, 1943, toward Camp Esperance on the northwest corner of the island. On Feb. 9, they entered the Cape to find the Japanese had left. Guadalcanal was finally secure.

The six-month campaign had cost the Japanese 30,000 dead including at least 9,000 from horrible disease or starvation.

Allied casualties were lighter with 7,100 dead including 5,000 sailors and 1,592 ground troops. However, 15,000 more were wounded or incapacitated by disease.

Japan lost 24 warships and 16 troop ships. Allies lost 31 ships.

Missing were 55 ground troops and 85 airmen.

All the families of those killed and missing were torn apart sacrificed for our freedom.

Charles Pearson is the chaplain for the Malvern Legion Post 375 and Carrollton VFW Post 3301.

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ACCENT Events Calendar 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. (usually) every 3rd Monday of each month. For more info. call Pat Lake, RN at 800-945-4250 ext. 4901.

FREE COMMUNITY Blessings Dinner at Perry Twp. Hall, sponsored by Perrysville & Pleasant Hill UMC’s. Upcoming dinner dates are May 27 & June 24. For more info. call 330-627-7593.

2020 CARROLL SWCD Board Meeting schedule is April 28, May 26, June 23, July 28, Aug. 25, Sept. 22, Oct. 27, Nov. 24, Dec. 22. Regular board meetings to be held the fourth Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. at the Carroll SWCD office.

Any deviations from this schedule will be posted as required by law. *CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE* MUSIC FOR Meals – Senior Music Night at C.C. Friendship Center, 100 Kensington Rd. NE, every Wednesday from 6-9 p.m.

Open mic & dancing. Coffee and punch are provided. Donations accepted. Donations received will for to Meals on Wheels. For more info., call Tonya at 330-627-7017.

THIS WEEK EVENTS No events for this week UPCOMING EVENTS *CANCELLED* Loudon Twp. Community Breakfast scheduled for May 2.

SUBURBAN GARDEN Club to meet at C.C. Library, May 12 at 6 p.m. Seed packet preparation. *CANCELLED* Concert scheduled at Carrollton Bible Chapel for May 16. *CANCELLED* Carroll Co. Historical Society annual dinner scheduled for May 16.

SUBURBAN GARDEN Club to meet at Ashton House Museum, 120 3rd St. NW, June 9 at 6 p.m. for a tour of the museum.

Senior Menus April 27-May 1 Carrollton Friendship Center Malvern Nutrition Site Sherrodsville Lions Club Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. daily via drive-thru. Cost is $2. For reservations, call the Friendship Center a 330-6277017; Malvern Senior Center, 121 Wood St. (inside United Methodist Church), Malvern, 330-205-6654 – dial “1” if using a landline; Sherrodsville Center at 740-269-2200, all before 8:30 a.m.

Monday – Beef stroganoff, carrots, baked apples, V-8 juice, bread/margarine.

Tuesday – Chicken, baby bakers, green beans, pineapple, cookie, dinner roll/margarine.

Wednesday – Chef salad, fresh fruit, cottage cheese, juice, bread stick.

Thursday – Meatball sub, red potatoes, mixed vegetables, pears.

Friday - Deli cold plate, chicken salad, cottage cheese w/tomato, watermelon, juice, crackers.

Minerva Senior Center Closed Center officials said the Minerva Senior Center will be closed the month of April due to the coronavirus. The Center will open as soon as the government reports it is safe to do so.

Sherry’s Book Corner Hi kids! You are going to love author of this book. Her name is April Pulley Sayre.

She spent four hours per day for months staring at frog faces to photograph for this book. She and her husband live near the Great Lakes where the calls of American toads and frogs bring spring to life. She lives near a pond and studies there for hours.

For instance, she even named her frogs that she studies.

They are Lemon, Pickle, and Bronze. You’ll just have to read the book to see who is who!

Now that spring is here, you can go out there and study your own toads and frogs! We have a little frog that likes to go down our sidewalk in the evening. It stays close to the house until it comes up to the driveway. Then off it goes!

I thought this statement would be fun to share with you. It’s from the author’s note. These frogs also seem to respond to me at times. Once when I sneezed, Lemon, who had his back to me, did a sudden 180-degree turn to face me, then took

By JACQUIE HUMPHREY

FPS Correspondent LEESVILLE - At the April 16 meeting of the Conotton Valley Board of Education, the board unanimously agreed to reject the previous bids received for the construction of the Rocket Center.

The board also authorized Superintendent Todd Herman to work with the architect and legal counsel to scale down the size of the project, establish phases for the work, and develop new bid packages for the project.

The board halted progress on the Rocket Center at the March meeting, in light of Rover Pipeline’s appeal for a tax reduction and the current economic situation created by the Covid-19 pandemic.

A lengthy discussion took place as the board evaluated the new financial plans presented

by Treasurer Denise Ketchum to reduce both the size and cost of the proposed complex.

The removal of both swimming pools was agreed upon, as well as the removal of the café and health clinic.

Board President Chris Bower asked the architects to put both the café and health clinic in the new designs as alternative plans, so that they may be added with greater ease should the financial forecast change.

Board member Debbie Carrothers inquired if the Cleveland Clinic has committed to the health clinic portion of the project. Herman stated the school district would be responsible for funding the operations of the health clinic for the first two years, should it be constructed. Herman believes it is “really important to give (the clinic) a two-year try.”

As the board approved a resolution for the operations of

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By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent The Carrollton Board of Education learned the COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges for staff during its meeting April 14.

Superintendent David Quattrochi noted that the staff and administrators have been discussing how grading for students will be handled during the quarantine and said that more information will be forthcoming.

He said the board will wait

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Your friend, Sherry Sherry Kline Bolitho Children’s Book Title: Being Frog Author: April Pulley Sayre Publisher: Simon & Schuster Price: $17.99 Age group: 6-adult Available at the Carroll County District Library A remarkable book about toads and frogs. Full color photographs brings these amphibians to life. For further study, go to National Geographic Kids: nationalgeographic.com/animals/amphibians and EDGE of Existence:edgeofexistence.org/ species.

You can also search for other books about your state or region.

schools during the pendency of executive order 2020-01D, Herman reported the school has been evaluating the number of students with access to the Internet. Herman said that approximately 60% of district students have regular Internet service, 20-30% have sketchy Internet and about 10% do not have access to the Internet.

Herman also told the Board that he applauds all of the teachers and staff who have stepped up during this time, that Conotton Valley students are being both fed and instructed online or with the take-home packets.

He said, “I feel that employees of all the schools have stepped up during this time of crisis.

Many are working 12 hours a day because they care about the kids and they want to be there when the kids need help.”

Herman reported that 320 meals per week are being distributed to 72 homes, with more being added weekly. He also thanked district Nurse Jill Putnam and her school board husband, Logan, who have been organizing the packing and distribution of “Blessings in Backpacks” throughout the district.

In other business, the board: APPROVED expenditures totaling $811,609, including mutual fund balances reported of $295,029 in Unified Bank, $1,052,959 in Star Ohio and $5,075,535 in the Start Construction fund. The balance of the US Bank account was reported at $17,228,886.

APPROVED a resolution to provide for making up school hours during the pendency of executive order 2020-01D. APPROVED an unpaid vacation request for Kelly Ricklic from April 6 through May, 31, due to the rebidding of the CV Rocket Center project and the COVID-19 pandemic.

APPROVED the resignations of certified employees Heather Weyand, Keri Manbeck and Gloria Diehl at the conclusion of the current school year.

APPROVED the resignation of classified employee Tracy Carter at the conclusion of the current school year.

APPROVED certified contracts for the 2020-21 school year as follows: second one-year contract for Emily Baker, Michelle Watkins, Grant Barbour, Josh Ulrich, Robyn King, Brant Gardner, Brenda Gebhardt and Christa Moore; third one-year contract for Tiffany Gardner, Brad Shupe and Darla Kish; fourth one-year contract for Tyler Carrothers, Jen Hiles and Lindsay McGarry; one-year contract for Charlene Holloway (retire/rehire); three-year contract for Karlee Dawson, Molly McCabe, Sherry Vanderpool and Jonathon Stuck; and fouryear contract for Ashley Beatty, Tom Burton, Debbie Collins, and Kelcey Jacobs.

APPROVED a three-year contract for Lauren Hanstine for the 2020-21 school year.

Hanstine will work four days per week at an annual salary of $54,993.60.

APPROVED a request by Athletic Director Dave DiDonato to have the boys and girls bowling teams apply to participate in the Stark County High School Bowling Conference for the 2020-21 season at a total cost of $250 for both team’s entry fees.

APPROVED the recommendation that the Third Grade OST English Language Arts and OST Mathematics be delivered on paper for the 202021 school year.

The next regular meeting of the Conotton Valley Board of Education will be held on Thursday, May 21, at 6 p.m. in the high school cafeteria, unless changes are posted prior.

until May 1, to see what status the state is in, before setting a date for this year’s graduation ceremony.

In other news, the board: - THANKED all workers and volunteers who have helped prepare and deliver meals to students during the quarantine.

- APPROVED a resolution regarding 2019-2020 evaluations that cannot be performed due to classes being cancelled because of the quarantine.

- PASSED a resolution giving the board authority to set up guidelines and rules to address distance learning.

- APPROVED limited twoyear contracts for the following administrators and supervisors: Timothy Albrecht, Darin Abel,

David Davis, Melanie Boehm, Stephanie Glasure, Barbara Burns, Leslie Lucas, Terry Moore and Marilyn Wells.

- AUTHORIZED continuing contracts for both certificated and classified staff members.

- WILL offer student accident insurance through Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company for the 2020-2021 school year.

- SIGNED a one-year agreement through June 30, 2021, with Ohio Mid Eastern Regional Education Service Agency (OME-RESA) for wireless internet access.

- WILL not renew any supplemental contracts for the next school year.

- ACCEPTED the resignation of teacher Kelli Pridemore.

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Get this book! I think you will find it very interesting and fun. You may just want to start a nature study while you have all this free time. Animals and birds help make our world a better place to live in. The more we learn about their way of life the better for us to enjoy their company.

Until next time, have fun with your frog study!

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