The Free Press Standard May 2, 2019

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Thursday, May 2, 2019

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FPS Photo / Nancy Schaar

The last members of Carroll County Volunteer Fire Department Station 12 are (kneeling front) Chief Jack Swinehart; (front, from left) Jared Snair, Matt Nicholas, Scott Nicholas, Cason Leggett, Dale Maple and Sandi Tasker; and (back) Hunter Logan, Dylan Hennebert, Mark Spencer, Tyler Russell, Nathan Elson, Tim Hawk, Devin Herrington and Tim Rector.

Commissioners honor Station 12 By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent Carroll County Commissioners honored the members of Carroll County Volunteer Firefighters of Station 12 Monday, April 29. The ceremony was held at the former fire station during a special meeting of the Board of Commissioners. “The Carroll County Volunteer Fire Department has an excellent history of answering “the call”. Any time of the day, during any weather conditions, no matter the circumstances the men and women that volunteered out of a building known as Station 12 have always answered “the call”. Today we recognize the men and women of Station 12, past and present, for their 66 years of dedication to Carroll County”, stated Commissioner President Robert Wirkner. The department originated in 1953 when Robert Tasker formed a Civil Defense in the county. During World War I and World War II Civil Defenses were formed throughout the United States. They were intended at the time to be the last line of defense on the home front. In time, Civil Defense became much more than that. It became a group of people who helped those in their communities in a time of need. The Carroll County group not only protected people but protected their properties as well, according to Wirkner. “This is when the tradition of fighting fires and serving people began for the Carroll County Volunteer Fire Department,” said Wirkner. In 1968, Civil Defense was discontinued in Ohio but the counties were permitted to keep the equipment and the

FPS Photo / Kimberly Lewis

Pretty as a flower

Caroline Dickson, 8, poses for a photo, while her sister, Stella, 1, peaks underneath as she waits her turn at the Carroll County Daffodil Society’s exhibit held Saturday, April 27, at Bluebird Farm Park. Caroline and Stella are the daughters of Sarah and Richard Dickson of Carrollton. The daffodil was painted by Elizabeth Smith.

SAVE22 Hike is Saturday The fourth annual SAVE22 Veteran Suicide Awareness Hike will be held Saturday, May 4, at the Carroll County Vets Club, 2038 Brenner Road, Carrollton. Registration is 7-9:30 a.m. with the opening ceremonies at 9:15 a.m. The hike steps off at 10 a.m.

Those wishing to participate may pre-register at www.save22.vet/events. Registration will also be held that day. The guest speaker will be Lt. Col. Ken Koon, author of “Listen, Learn, Lead.

See SAVE22, PG. 3

Photos courtesy of Sandi Tasker

The Carroll County Volunteer Fire Department has seen many changes over the years, especially in its fire trucks.

County Volunteer Fire Department was formed. Wirkner told about 20 year old firefighter, Roy J. Swinehart, who lost his life in 1992 while taking care of maintenance on one of the trucks of the department. Dedication to the fire department lives on through his brother, Jack Swinehart. The department frequently welcomed children to the station such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and many others. They provided fire and safety education to various ages and classes through the

schools. According to Wirkner, Station 12 didn’t miss a parade and chance to sound their horn. In 2005, the department changed from being under supervision of the county commissioners to a privatized department. Many sacrifices were made over the years because the department members were not paid for their services. On many occasions the department members used their own

See STATION, PG. 2

Photo courtesy of Camelot Studio

Tzakary (Tzak) Rainsberg and Rickee Stidom reigned over the 2019 Carrollton High School prom held Saturday evening in the Bell-Herron Middle School gymnasium.

County awarded grant for Stidom, Rainsberg are crowned CHS household sewer repair The Carroll County Board of Commissioners has announced the Carroll County Health Department has been awarded a Household Sewer Treatment System grant in the amount of $150,000. The program begins immediately and all work must be completed by Nov. 30, 2020. The program is designed to assist Carroll County homeowners with the repair, replacement or abandonment of failing household sewage treatment systems. Assistance is also available for connections to an existing centralized sanitary sewer system, but the resident’s septic must be deemed as failing to qualify. Applications will be accepted until funds run out.

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There are certain guidelines to qualify for assistance. Applicants must: be the homeowner; occupy the dwelling as their primary residence; and be current on property taxes. The property must be in Carroll County and the Health Department must verify the system is failing. Income guidelines will determine whether a homeowner qualifies for 100 percent funding, 85 percent funding or 50 percent funding through the grant. If a homeowner qualifies for less than 100 percent funding or has costs ineligible to be paid through the grant, the homeowner will be responsible to pay those costs prior to the start of any work. Applicants must provide documentation of income and other records.

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Applications (which contain program information and income eligibility requirements) may be obtained by contacting the Carroll County Commissioners at 119 S. Lisbon St., Suite 201, Carrollton or 330-627-4869. Applications are also available online at http:// carrollcountyohio.us/public-notices/. Questions concerning the inspection of a person’s sewer or the process for repair/ replacement may be directed to Tina Marini at the Carroll County Health Department at 330-627-4866 x1524. Questions regarding the application process, please contact Janice Leggett or Christopher Modranski in the Commissioners’ office at 330-627-4869, option 4 or 5.

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queen and king Rickee Stidom and Tzakary (Tzak) Rainsberg reigned as Carrollton High School’s 2019 prom queen and king. “It’s a Celebration” was the theme for the dress up affair sponsored by the junior class and held Saturday evening in the beautifully decorated Bell-Herron Middle School gymnasium. Reigning as the prom prince and princess were Zach Oboy, son of Mark and Vicky Oboy, and Haidyn Shuman, whose parents are Jeff and Tammy Shuman. The 2019 queen and king were respectively crowned by the prom prince and princess.

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The queen is a daughter of Rick and Desiree Stidom and Tzak’s parents are Todd and Tisha Rainsberg. At CHS, Rickee has been a member of the volleyball, bowling and softball teams, National Honor Society and Prom Committee. She also is active in exceptional Olympics and Sharing of bread. Upon graduation Rickee plans to attend college and obtain a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education.

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See PROM, PG. 14


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