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Carroll County Fair remains cancelled Fair board reconsiders decision in light of state restrictions
By KIMBERLY LEWIS FPS Editor
The Carroll County Agricultural Society (Fair Board) spent two hours Tuesday, June 16, debating whether to change its decision to hold this year’s county fair or to stand firm on its June 2 decision to cancel the fair. A motion to rescind the June 2 cancellation failed due to a lack of votes. Following the meeting, the Fair Board issued the following statement: “After much time and consideration, the decision has been made to keep with the original decision made on June 2, 2020, to cancel the 2020 fair, In an effort to support the many junior fair
youth, an online and live auction will be held during the week of July 20, with the live auction on July 24. More information will be released on the auction in the near future. “Our fair board members have spent many restless nights taking into consideration every aspect of this decision. Board members love the fair. That’s why they spend the many countless hours and days that they do to make the fair happen every year. The board’s goal is to provide a safe and educational environment for not just the youth, but everyone in our county. As we have seen, Covid-19 numbers have increased as restrictions have been loosened with the Responsible Re-start Ohio. Educating is a huge part of our duties as board members. Right here is
a great life lesson. Life isn’t fair. Life is full of disappointment. We realize that our youth have spent hours and money preparing their projects. How you handle it right now, that is important. How are you going to let it define you? “This decision has weighed heavily on each board members’ heart, they do love the fair and want to ensure that they make a responsible decision that ensures the fair will be able to come back better next year, but they need your support. Membership or Exhibitor passes will still be sold this year. They are $30 and this money will be very important to the board as the income will help them make plans for next year. Membership also allows a county resident to run for the board and allows you to vote. You must be
DAR, Daughters of 1812 chapters dedicate markers honoring Magnolia area patriot Two lineage societies recognized a Magnolia settler and patriot for his service to our nation by placing two markers at the Isaac Miller Inn in Magnolia. A National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Historical Marker, along with a U. S. Daughters of 1812 Soldier Marker honoring Captain James Downing was placed at the Isaac Miller Inn at Magnolia. The Canton Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution and the Madison McKinley Daughters of 1812, in conjunction with the Magnolia Area Historical Society, made the markers possible. Historical society member Mark Wadsworth designed the stand, creating it especially for these markers. James Downing served as private in the Washington County, Pa., Militia. He earned his status as a patriot by signing the Oath Of Allegiance, paying the Pennsylvania Supply Tax, and suffering depredation during the Revolutionary War. James Downing was made captain in 1793 in Ohio County, Va. (now West Virginia) while serving under General Anthony Wayne. While scouting for Native Americans, Downing decided he would like to settle in this area and received many land grants. He, with his daughter and son-in-law Isaac Van Meter, became among the first settlers in the area about 1805. Downing returned for his wife and children and settled close by. The Canton Chapter placed the NSDAR Historical Marker recognizing Downing for his Revolutionary War service.
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Magnolia Area Historical Society President Janet Rogers (left) and Debbie Hinton, Canton Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution registrar and Madison McKinley Chapter of the U.S. Daughters of 1812 president, stand next to the plaques honoring Magnolia settler and American Revolutionary War and War of 1812 patriot Capt. James Downing.
At the June 9 meeting, the Carrollton Board of Education rescinded a motion from the May meeting to sell school properties located in Augusta and Dellroy by public auction, and instead will give trustees in Augusta and Monroe townships the first right to purchase the two properties. The Dellroy property, consisting of four parcels, has been appraised at $46,000. The Augusta property has two parcels, one parcel has been appraised at $20,000. The school board will retain all mineral rights to the Augusta parcel, and part of the mineral rights to the Dellroy property. In other business the board: - HEARD Director of Food Services Barbara Burns was recognized as a Hometown Hero and was interviewed on a local radio station.
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- AGREED to pay a one-time $1,500 merit bonus as recommended by the superintendent to the following administrators: Head Principal David L. Davis, Assistant Principal Caleb Crowl, Athletic Director W. Jason Eddy, Head Principal Matthew A. Nicholas, Director of Special Services Tricia A. Green, School Psychologists Melanie J. Beohm and Amanda Mills, Assistant Principal Timothy Albrecht and Darin W. Abel and Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Stephanie Glasure. - APPROVED a diploma for Brandon Brown for as a graduate of the Class of 2020. - AUTHORIZED continuing contracts for Gloria Miller and Meghan Hill as teachers. - RENEWED a contract with member and associate member services with Mid-Eastern Regional Education Service Agency. - APPROVED the participation agreement with the Schools of Ohio Risk Sharing Authority (SORSA).
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- HIRED as certified substitutes: Rani Anderson, Ronald Colaprete, Dianna Fairclough, Linda Jordan, Ronald Lampe, Margaret Mapes, Darrell Locke, Rhonda Marshall, Nicole Paulette, Jody R. Poole, Tracy Rothmund, Paul Ray, Kathy Stoneman, Makenna Swiger and Tyra Warrington. - HIRED as classified substitutes: Kenneth Baker, Jody Becher, Susan Brown, Vera Fox, Amanda Goebeler, Brian Hatfield, Deanna Husted, Cindy Jones, Charles Knox, Melinda Maple, Marcella Marteney, Shawn McNutt, Margaret Mesler, Mary Miller, Audra Mitchell, Megan Newell, Charlene Raines, Sandra Ray, Monica Shafer, Rae Speaker, Jabin Spencer, Trisha Spencer, Gina Stull, Jeri-Kay Stutzman, Crystal West and Jennifer Wiley. - ACCEPTED the resignation of teacher James Tsilimos. - APPROVED the high school, middle school and elementary school student handbook for the coming school year.
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The June 16 order by the Ohio Department of Health allows county fairs to be held with rides and food vendors, but advised the board to “discourage the large gathering of people on the midway or on other parts of the fairgrounds. Where possible, the fair should provide one-way traffic in buildings or other areas, where doing so will help maintain social distancing.” The fair board would also be required to designate six-foot distances with signage, have hand sanitizer and sanitizing products available and post online whether a facility is open and to continue services by phone or remotely.
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Conotton Valley BOE approves scaled down Rocket Center plans By JACQUIE HUMPHREY
Carrollton BOE prepares to sell Dellroy, Augusta properties By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent
a member of the society to do these things. Office hours will be posted for purchasing tickets, or you can mail a check to: Carroll Co. Ag. Society P.O. Box 263, Carrollton, OH 44615 and membership tickets will be mailed to you. As we all mover forward in this unchartered territory, let us remember to be kind. Judging is not up to you, think about that before you speak. There are always two sides to the story, make sure you find them out. Once spoken, it cannot be taken back.” The reason for the indecision is the State of Ohio has changed its restrictions regarding county fairs over the past two weeks, as well as offered financial assistance should a county fair or junior fair be held.
At the June 18 meeting of the Conotton Valley Board of Education a new bid package for the proposed Rocket Center was reviewed and approved. After approving a project total of $24,172,755 in March, the board had decided in April to scale down the project, due to financial concerns with the possible reduction in Rover tax funding and the undetermined economic impact of Covid-19. Declaring an urgent necessity and waiving competitive bidding, the board approved a new package in the amount of $18,849,345. The new plan has removed the swimming pools only. Superintendent Todd Herman says he expects ground to be broken for the project by July 6. In other discussion, Herman reported he had his staff are working aggressively to get a plan in place for the coming school year and that he will be meeting with the Carroll County Health Department soon. Herman said there are presently three possibilities of how school may roll out this fall. The first option is the students return to the classroom, keeping things as normal as possible, but adding required cleaning and safety measures. The second option may be a hybrid program where students would attend school four days per week, two of the days in the classroom and two in gymnasiums to work at their studies online with staff support. This would help alleviate some of the pressure for parents. The third option would be to have kids working 100 percent online, as they did for the balance of the 201920 school year. Herman said that although all schools are unsure at this time how requirements will be rolled out, he is determined that Conotton “will be prepared.” In other business, the board:
• APPROVED expenditures totaling $1,117,651.64 and learned the mutual fund balances were at $7,064,441.97 in Unified Bank and $1,054,392.76 in Star Ohio. The balance of the Star Construction fund was reported at $5,082,446.33 with $17,255,650.36 in the US Bank account. • APPROVED the resignation of Ashlee Slutz as a full-time bus driver, effective at the completion of her 2019-20 contract. • APPROVED the first reading of board policy updates. • APPROVED the employment of Don Hertler Jr. as an assistant athletic director, effective June 8 through Aug. 10, 2020, at a rate of $20 per hour, on an as needed basis. • APPROVED the non-renewal of all supplemental contracts for the 201920 school year, except for those still in progress, which will also be considered non-renewed at the culmination of each activity. • APPROVED supplemental contracts for the 2020-21 school year as follows: Kris Nign as JV football coach at a stipend of $3,018.48; Mike Palmer as assistant varsity football coach at a stipend of $3,018.48; Keith Imes as a volunteer varsity football coach; Rhett Peters as a volunteer varsity football coach; Matt Grezlik as a JH football coach at a stipend of $2,641.17; Grant Provance as a JH football coach at a stipend of $2,452.52; Adam Reardon as a volunteer JH football coach; Chelsey Edwards as HS cheerleading football and basketball coach at a stipend of $2,829.83 for each; Beth White as JH cheerleading coach for football and basketball at a stipend of $1,509.24 each; Debbie Gooding as varsity cross country coach at a stipend of $3,773.10; Carly Caldwell as JH volleyball coach at a stipend of $2,452.52; Stephanie O’Connor as a volunteer varsity golf coach; Kenny Moffat as assistant varsity boys basketball coach
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COVID-19 by the Numbers
These statistics are as of presstime Tuesday, June 16. Ohio - 42,767confirmed cases; 46,127 total; 7,379 hospitalized (1,876 ICU admissions); and 2,735 deaths. Median age is 47. Carroll County - 41 total cases; 34 confirmed cases in Augusta (2), Brown (5), Center (8), East (2), Harrison (5), Loudon (2), Monroe (2), Perry (4) and Rose (4) townships; 7 probable cases (3 in Center and 1 each in Brown, East, Loudon and Rose townships); 9 hospitalized; and 3 deaths. Recovered: 32. Of those cases, there were 5 that are 80 or older (1 hospitalized, 2 deaths); 5 that are 70-79 (1 hospitalized); 6 that are 6069 (4 hospitalized, 1 death); 7 that are 50-59 (1 hospitalized); 8 that are 40-49;
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4 that are 30-39 (1 hospitalized); 2 that are 20-29 and 5 that are 0-19 (1 hospitalized). Twenty are females and 22 are males. Columbiana County - 983 confirmed cases; 144 hospitalized; and 59 deaths. Jefferson County - 74 confirmed cases; 17 hospitalized; and 2 deaths. Harrison County - 11 confirmed cases; 3 hospitalized; and 1 deaths. Stark County - 960 confirmed cases; 189 hospitalized; and 106 deaths. Tuscarawas County - 444 confirmed cases; 56 hospitalized; and 10 deaths. It is now being recommended for residents to wear masks when they are out in the public or in stores. For more information about COVID-19, please see coronavirus.ohio.gov or carroll-lhd.org.
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