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The FPS is under new ownership AloNovus Corp. purchases The FPS from Schloss Media

By KIMBERLY LEWIS FPS Editor The Free Press Standard’s legacy of serving Carroll County will continue under new ownership.

AloNovus Corp. of Millersburg has purchased The Free Press Standard from Schloss Media, Inc. “What can you say about owning something like Carrollton’s The Free Press Standard? At 189 years old, it’s one of the oldest newspapers in the Midwest, and the oldest continuously operating business in Carroll County. We are thrilled to add such a storied newspaper to the AloNovus family of print products,” said Michael Mast, president of AloNovus Corp.

“In addition, we have the great good-fortune of adding this team of news professionals to our staff. I am grateful to David and Emily Schloss for their belief in AloNovus. We look forward to serving the Carroll County community and seeing The Free Press Standard thrive for another 189 years,” Mast said.

The closing was held Friday, May 29.

The staff at the FPS will be retained.

Ken Blum, senior associate for Grimes/ McGovern & Associates, coordinated the sale and represented the seller.

“The Free Press Standard is an historic landmark within Carroll County, so I’m very honored and proud to have contributed to the stewardship of such an important community asset,” said David Schloss, president of Schloss Media, Inc. He noted, “The Mast family is very well-respected within Ohio’s publishing and business community and over the past several decades have built a strong reputation. I believe Michael Mast will bring valuable resources into Carroll County, and proven methods for helping local businesses thrive.”

“It continues in good hands now,” Schloss said.

He and his wife Emily will continue to own and operate the Harrison News Herald in Harrison County.

AloNovus Corp. serves the region with a network of weekly and monthly newspapers in 11 counties of Ohio. Total distribution of the combined publications approaches 400,000. The firm was founded by Abe and Fran Mast in the early 1970s and is now owned and oper-

Photo courtesy of Ken Blum / Grimes/McGovern& Associates

The Free Press Standard of Carrollton was recently sold to the AloNovus Corp. of Millersburg. Pictured at the closing on May 29 are (left) Michael Mast, president of AloNovus; and seller David Schloss, president of Schloss Media of Cadiz.

ated by their sons.

The Free Press Standard will join AloNovus’ other print products, such as The Bargain Hunter publications in Holmes,

Civil demonstrations held on Carrollton’s Public Square

By GEORGETTE HUFF FPS Contributor Thirty to 40 people gathered on Public Square at 2 p.m. on Sunday afternoon.

Some were there to protest against “police brutality.”

Others, some of whom were armed, said their intention was to ensure that “what happened in Minneapolis,” would not happen in Carrollton, referring to the looting and rioting that followed the death of an unarmed black man who was being detained by four police officers in Minneapolis on May 25.

There were no speeches, no shouting, and very little interaction between the two groups. A young man stood at the foot of Public Square, holding a peace sign, which elicited honks and waves from passing motorists.

Carrollton Village police officers patrolled the area without leaving their vehicles or making an issue of the vehicles that were haphazardly parked around the square.

Gradually and quietly, people dispersed.

FPS Photo /Kimberly Lewis

Some demonstrators returned to Public Square later on Sunday afternoon to protest against police brutality. Among the dozen who returned were (front) Garrett Grimes (holding the peace sign), Celia Thompson (center) and Randee Fuchs, all of Carrollton. There were signs seeking justice for George Floyd and Bobby Sikon.

At 4:30 that afternoon, organizers, who indicated that the other group had intimidated them, restarted the protest

against police brutality and remained on the square for approximately two hours, again without incident.

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Summit, Portage, Geauga and Lake counties.

Ken Blum of Grimes/McGovern & Associates contributed to this story.

Gotschall earns first STEM Honors Diploma at Carrollton High School A 2020 Carrollton High School graduate has the distinction of being the first CHS student to receive a Science-Technology-Engineering-Math (STEM) Honors Diploma.

Andrew Gotschall, son of Gregg Eric and Dr. Wendy Dawn Gotschall of Carrollton, qualified for the honor by completing the Ohio Department of Education’s graduation requirements through the STEM Honors diplomas program.

To receive the diploma, students must meet all but one of the following requirements: 5 units of math; 5 units, including 2 units of advanced science, 3 units of social studies, 3 units of one world language, or no less than 2 units of each of two world languages studied; 1 unit of fine arts; 2 units of electives with a focus in STEM, maintain a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale; obtain a score of 27 or higher on the ACT and 1,280 or higher on the SAT (both scholastic achievement tests).

The student also must complete a field experience and document the experience in a portfolio specific to the student’s area of focus.

Another requirement is developing a comprehensive portfolio of work based on the student’s field experience or a topic that is related to the student’s area of focus.

According to CHS Science Instructor Wes Frew, Gotschall is the fist senior from Carrollton High School to ever receive a STEM Honors Diploma.

“To receive one takes extra dedication over several years of high school course work, along with a lot of hard work and dedication – especially coming down the home stretch with the COVID-19 pandemic,” Frew added.

ANDREW GOTSCHALL CHS Principal David Davis said Gotschall came to us at least a year ago inquiring on the requirements for the STEM Honors Diploma.

“The portfolio that he put together is outstanding and the experiences and contacts he made while completing it will help him in the future. This was an opportunity for him to personalize a piece of his high school experience and I hope that more will follow his example,” Davis added.

The principal also noted Gotschall completed a total of 30.5 high school

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COVID-19 by the Numbers

FPS Photo / Georgette Huff

A number of people who attended the first event on Public Square on Sunday gathered on the steps of the courthouse. After hearing rumors of out-of-town protesters coming to Carrollton, some of the attendees said they wanted to protect the downtown businesses from being damaged like other cities.

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These statistics are as of presstime Tuesday, June 2.

Ohio - 33,829 confirmed cases; 36,350 total; 6,176 hospitalized (1,583 ICU admissions); and 2,258 deaths. Median age is 49.

Carroll County - 31 total cases; 25 confirmed cases in Augusta (1), Brown (3), Center (6), East (2), Harrison (5), Loudon (2), Monroe (1), Perry (1) and Rose (4) townships; 6 probable cases (2 in Center and 1 each in Brown, East, Loudon and Rose townships); 7 hospitalized; and 3 deaths. Recovered: 24. A third death has been reported as an 80-plus-year-old man from Brown Township.

Of those cases, there were 5 that are 80 or older (1 hospitalized, 2 deaths); 2 that are 70-79; 5 that are 60-69 (4 hospital-

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ized, 1 death); 6 that are 50-59; 6 that are 40-49; 3 that are 30-39 (1 hospitalized); 1 that is 20-29 and 3 that is 0-19.

Fourteen are females and 17 are males.

Columbiana County - 881 confirmed cases; 133 hospitalized; and 52 deaths.

Jefferson County - 66 confirmed cases; 16 hospitalized; and 2 deaths.

Harrison County - 10 confirmed cases; 2 hospitalized; and 0 deaths.

Stark County - 743 confirmed cases; 160 hospitalized; and 98 deaths.

Tuscarawas County - 352 confirmed cases; 46 hospitalized; and 4 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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COMMON PLEAS COURT (Addresses as listed on Court records) New Cases Filed Wesley and Josie Day of 2900 Ivory Rd. NE, Carrollton, have filed a civil action complaint against Joseph Braley of 9 Public Square, Carrollton, and Westfield Insurance, doing business as Westfield National of Westfield Center and Los Angeles, CA, et al. The plaintiffs are seeking judgment in an amount believed to exceed $25,000 and for uninsured motorist coverage.

In the complaint, the plaintiffs are seeking money damages for personal injuries allegedly sustained by Wesley Day in a traffic accident, which occurred Oct. 5, 2018, on SR 171, in Harrison Twp., involving vehicles operated by Braley and Day. Cody Logan and Andrea M. Kyttle, of 6070 Avalon Rd., Malvern, have filed a complaint for adverse possession, to quiet title and declaratory judgment against Kendrea Mellon of 3767 ½ Tulane Ave., Louisville. The plaintiffs are seeking an order that they are the owners of land underlying a portion of their residence, their gravel driveway, carport and shed, which were constructed beyond the common boundary line they share with the defendant, plus quieting title to land, according to a general warranty deed involving 0.639A of land in Brown Twp. Temporary Order Extended The temporary order of March 23 concerning filing pleadings with the Clerk of Courts office has been continued until June 30 due to the ongoing state of emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a journal entry of June 1 signed by Michael V. Repella II, administrative judge.

Divorces Granted A divorce has been granted to

each party on grounds of incompatibility in the divorce action filed Jan. 29 by Joy A. Caldwell of 407 Murray Ave., Minerva, vs. Charles W. Caldwell IV of 6121 Peach St. NE, Louisville.

Michael W. Fraelich of 2153 Mayham Rd. NE, Carrollton, has been granted a divorce from Doreen Kaye Fraelich of 231 Garfield Ave. NW, Carrollton.

A divorce has been granted to each party in the divorce action filed Sept. 13, 2019, by Beth A. Spahr of 333 Steubenville Rd. SE, Carrollton vs. Gary R. Spahr of 574 2nd St NW, Carrollton.

Criminal Cases A previous journal entry regarding the number of days of local jail time credit has been corrected in the case of Gary D. Lee Jr., 46, formerly of 2011 Jasmine Rd. NW, Carrollton, who is serving a 12-month prison sentence imposed March 2 upon conviction of importuning. The new journal entry notes that Lee is entitled to 127 days of local jail time served instead of 152 days, which was in a former journal entry.

A defendant’s motion for judicial release has been denied in the case of Larry G. Kelly, 55, formerly of 3116 Bellflower Rd., Carrollton, who is serving an eight-year prison sentence imposed March 4, 2014, upon conviction of two counts of trafficking in marihuana, one count of endangering children and six counts of illegal manufacture of drugs.

A capias has been issued for the arrest of Matthew L. Butler, 37, of 1798 Killian Rd., Akron, for a violation of a three-year probation imposed Feb. 21 on conviction of aggravated possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia offenses.

The case of David B. Kreps, 43, of 1042 Bergholz Rd. SE,

Judge Michael Repella II

Bergholz, has been continued to June 4 for a change of plea and sentencing on a May 6 indictment charging Kreps with domestic violence; $50,000 cash or surety bond set May 7 continued.

A capias has been issued for the arrest of Brandon L. Keister, 28, of 4031 Co. Rd. 61, Bergholz, for a violation of a five-year probation imposed May 21 on conviction of carrying concealed weapons, improper handling of firearms in a motor vehicle and aggravated possession of drugs.

The July 10, 2019 indictment returned against Clinton D. Coe, 39, of 3 Seneca Trail, Malvern, charging Coe with escape, a 5th degree felony, has been amended to escape, a 1st degree misdemeanor, on a motion of the Prosecuting Attorney as a result of plea negotiations. Subsequently, Coe was sentenced to 60 days in jail with credit for 23 days served, plus a $250 fine and all court costs generated by his prosecution. The remainder of the jail sentence was suspended on the condition all fines and costs are paid.

A defendant’s motion for judicial release has been denied in the case of Alan D. Butler, 57, last known address of 7049 Halton St. SE, Waynesburg, who is serving a 12-month prison sentence imposed Feb. 14 upon conviction of breaking and entering, grand theft and receiving stolen property.

The five-year probation imposed Jan. 12, 2018, has been terminated in the case of Miranda L. Taylor, 36, of 1501 Eastview Place NE, Canton, who was convicted of trafficking in marihuana.

Matthew S. Ainsworth, 32, of 89 W. Main St., Apt. 312, Carrollton, has been sentenced to a five-year community con-

trol program on 18 conditions, which include a six-month incarceration in the Eastern Ohio Correctional Center upon conviction of burglary and grand theft.

Robert A. Atkinson, 42, of 6164 Trench Rd. SE, Amsterdam, has withdrawn a former not guilty plea to a Nov. 6, 2019, indictment charging him with one count each of improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle, drug paraphernalia offenses and receiving stolen property and three counts of aggravated possession of drugs and entered guilty pleas to the original charges. Atkinson was sentenced to a five-year community control program on 17 conditions, which include a 4-6 month incarceration in the Eastern Ohio Correctional Center near Wintersville.

Probable cause has been found that Joshua A. Oaks, 22, of Box 361, Bergholz, has violated a five-year reporting probation imposed July 30, 2019, upon conviction of breaking and entering and petty theft; $10,000 recognizance bond set May 22 continued and matter continued to June 11 for a pre-trial conference.

A capias has been issued for the arrest of Ashley N. Lanham, also known as Ashley N. McCelland, 26, of 125 Twp. Rd. 275, Bergholz, for a violation of a three-year reporting probation imposed Nov. 25, 2019, upon conviction of assault, aggravated possession of drugs and resisting arrest.

Judgment Granted U. S. Bank National Association of W. Palm Beach, FL, has been granted judgment for $70,720.82 in a foreclosure action filed Nov. 19, 2019, against Timothy W. and Flora Zurcher of Jacksonville, NC, et al.

COUNTY MUNICIPAL COURT Carrollton Police Department case – Charles Bailey of 8088 Kensington Rd. NE, Mechanicstown, illegal display of license plates, no fine, $70 costs; unsafe vehicle, $100 fine.

Dog Warden’s case – Frank Clark of 1035 Moravian Rd. NE, Carrollton, dog running at large, $130 bond.

Ohio State Highway Patrol’s cases – Camden Elliott of Port Washington, speed (68/55), $115 bond. Brittney Klein of 525 Canton Rd. NW, Apt. 6D, Carrollton, speed (73/55), $130 bond.

State’s Carrollton Police Department case – William Heath of 128 E. Main St., Carrollton, menacing, $50 fine, $127 cost; menacing, $50 fine, 19 days of a 30-day jail sentence suspended on conditions; obstructing official business, case merged; resisting arrest, $100 fine, 79 days of a 90-day jail sentence suspended on conditions.

Sherriff’s Department cases – Steven Durham of Hohenwald, TN, disorderly conduct, $25 fine, $70 costs; resisting arrest, $100 fine, 90-day jail sentence suspended on conditions.

Charles Wilson of 9164 Arrow Rd., Minerva, assault, $150 fine, $117 costs, 156 days of a 180-day jail sentence suspended on conditions. Vincent Bonar of 7117 Twp. Rd. 263, Bergholz, aggravated menacing, $100 fine, $127 costs, 172 days of a 180-day jail sentence suspended on conditions; assault, $100 fine, $142 costs, same jail sentence. Jace Watkins of 125 Zeltman Ave., Apt. A, Strasburg, physical control, $150 fine, $70 costs, 180-day jail sentence suspended on conditions; no tail lights, $25 fine. Richard Kuehn of 44 Comanche Trail, Malvern, reckless operation on private property, $150 fine, $70 costs.

Civil Cases New contract note, money and

Judge Gary L. Willen

eviction actions filed during the past week included: Contract Notes Absolute Resolutions Investments, c/o Atkins & Ogle Law Offices of Buffalo, WV, vs. Penny S. Kimmel of 2081 Castle Rd. SE, Scio, $960.89.

Midland Funding LLC of San Diego, CA, vs. Traci Cody of 1193 Edgewood Circle NW, Carrollton, $1,093.60.

Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC of Norfolk, VA, vs. Jeanetta Smith of 214 Scranton Ave., Minerva, $1,807.13.

Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC of Norfolk, VA, vs. Amy Irwin of 629 Locust St., Malvern, $3,848.88.

Eviction Action Cheryl Townsend of Dover vs.

Dawn Oxley of 7287 Autumn Rd., Carrollton.

Money Action Terrell Thompson of Box 343, Malvern, vs. William H. Casper of 3400 Bronze Rd. NW, Carrollton, $3,563.

Judgments Granted Midland Funding LLC, c/o Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis of

Columbus from Niles Maple of 5101 Apollo Rd. SE, Amsterdam, $4,312.15.

Mercy Medical Center, c/o Slovin & Associates LPA of Cincinnati from Nancy B. Weaver of 8071 Salineville Rd. NE, Mechanicstown, $1,830.

Ally Bank, c/o Levy & Associates of Columbus from Dana A. Campbell of 1288 Steubenville Rd. SE, Carrollton, $9,789.34.

Money Action Judgment Marina E. Cole of 501 Jackson St., Minerva, from Stefanie J. Hall of 318 E. 7th St., Dover, $2,438.

Eviction Action Judgment Lodi Properties, LLC of Box 732, Malvern, from Matthew T. Bailey of 2011 Jones Rd., Montrose, PA, $4,981.02; action against Defendant Shara Bailey of 8227 Blade Rd. NW, Malvern, dismissed.

Contract Note Dismissed Claim for $12,632.06 filed Dec. 10, 2019, by American Express National Bank of Independence, vs. Michael J. Virden of 5230 Norco Rd. NE, Carrollton, has been dismissed.

MWC Court to meet Friday The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy Court will meet in virtual session on Friday, June 5, at 11 a.m. Persons wishing to observe the court session live

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Men injured in two-vehicle crash on state Route 43 The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate a two-vehicle crash that left both drivers injured.

The crash occurred Thursday, March 28, at 1:03 p.m. on state Route 43, just south of state Route 171.

According to the police report, a commercial flat-bed truck owned by Seven Ranges in Carrollton was southbound on state Route 43 when the driver, Paul Christopher Matheson, 36, of Carollton, went off the west side of the roadway, began sliding sideways, crossed the center

line and went off the east side of the roadway. A northbound pick-up truck driven by John F. Farmer, 69, of Minerva, went off the east side of the roadway in an effort to avoid the flatbed. The vehicles collided with the flat-bed coming to rest on the embankment facing north and the pick-up truck flipping over and coming to rest on the embankment.

Both men were transported to Aultman Hospital by EMT Ambulance. Both men were reported to be wearing their seatbelts.

Real Estate Transfers Harry J. Sylvester Jr. and Venna J. Sylvester to Harry J. Sylvester Trustee, Harry Sylvester Family Revocable Trust and Venna Sylvester Family Revocable Trust, Lots 6, 17, 13-14, 15, 16, Lidderdale Lake Villa, Perry Twp. Harry E. and Kathryn O. Miller to Atlee and Susan J. Weaver, 33.646A, Fox Twp., $155,500.

Charles L. and Jennifer Bond to Ryan Durbin, Lot 400 Yogi Bear, Harrison Twp., $2,500.

Charles L. Bond and Jennifer Cooper to Alan Smith, Lot 399, Yogi Bear, Harrison Twp., $2,500.

Rodger L. and Cynthia B. Roof to Gregory W. and Kristin B. Bartlow, Lot 72, Courtview Ridge, Carrollton.

Priscilla Ann Ray Estate, dec’d., to Cody R. Reiss, 10.00A, Augusta Twp., $161,000.

US Bank National Association to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, 1.00A, Brown Twp. Susan E. Mattix Trustee, Craig J. Steigerwald Trustee, Mary Ann Steigerwald Revocable Trust to Susan R. Mattix, 8.310A, Perry Twp. Susan E. Mattix Trustee, Craig J. Steigerwald Trustee, Mary Ann Steigerwald Revocable Trust to Janet Barclay, 13.560A, Perry Twp. Susan E. Mattix Trustee, Craig J. Steigerwald Trustee, Mary Ann Steigerwald Revocable Trust to Craig J. Steigerwald, 118A, Perry Twp. Paula D. Jones to Douglas R. and Tiffany M. Clear, Lot 1131, Lake Mohawk, $16,000.

Laurie L. Ott and Alan L. Miller to Robert D. and Jessica Stucin, 3.922A, Washington Twp., $130,000.

Roblin Farms LLC, MASJ Farms LLC to MASJ Farms LLC, 189.875A, Orange Twp.

Carroll County Family and Children First Council will be having a virtual meeting on Monday, June 8, at 9:30 a.m.

There will be no in-person

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A Minerva man was seriously injured when his pick-up truck was struck by a flat-bed truck Thursday, May 28, on state Route 43.

Roblin Farms LLC, MASJ Farms LLC to Roblin Farms LLC, 120.343A, Orange Twp. Charles Rose III Trustee, Doris Katherine Rose Irrevocable Trust to Wayne and Margaret R. Rose, Lot 533, Lake Mohawk.

Christopher L. Beebe and Andrea L. Michelson to Christopher L. Beebe and Andrea L. Michelson Co–Trustees, Christopher L. Beebe Revocable Trust, Andrea L. Michelson Revocable Trust, 83.230A, Loudon Twp. Drusa Fay Harper, dec’d., to Linda K. Wilson, Debra R. Roberts and Darla F. Miller, 2.923A, Harrison Twp. (all oil and gas).

John A. and Nancybelle Miles, to John A. and Nancybelle Mills, Lot 13, Minerva.

Henry Moore to H Moore Properties LLC, Moore H Properties LLC, 45.533A, 0.394A, (minerals only) Perry Twp. Augusta and Manfull Cemetery Association to Board of Augusta Township Trustees, .258A, Augusta Twp. Smith Evergreen Nursery, Inc. to Rich Vastagh, 130.09A, Rose Twp., $412,800.

Arthur W. Girts Jr. and Candace J. Girts to First Choice Property Acquisitions LLC, 1.774A, Augusta Twp., $5,700.

Pennymac Loan Services LLC to Castle 2020 LLC, 0.920A, Washington Twp., $14,500.

Jennifer L. and Kathleen E. Weeks to Charles E. and Michelle L. Mettler, Lot 882, Yogi Bear, Harrison Twp. Gary R. Spahr to Beth A. Spahr, 11.273A, (minerals only) Center Twp. East Ohio Properties LLC to East Ohio Properties LLC, 1.329A, Minerva.

East Ohio Properties LLC to East Ohio Properties LLC, 1.205A, Minerva.

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Electrical Construction Apprenticeship Applications are being accepted at the K.W. Gasser Training Center (rear of the IBEW, 626 N. 4th St., Steubenville, Ohio) from June 15-19, 2020, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM & 1:00 PM-3:00 PM. Applicants must apply in person and FACE COVERINGS ARE REQUIRED! Application fee is $35.00.

All applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications: • 18 years of age • High school graduate or GED by August 1, 2020 • Valid driver’s license • Resident of the following counties for one year: Brooke, Hancock, Carroll, Columbiana, Harrison, Jefferson • Participation in a provided drug screening • Physically able to perform electrical construction work.

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Mineral City man is facing Stark Co. murder charge The Stark County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Mineral City (Rose Township) man for allegedly shooting and killing an East Sparta man.

In a press release on its Facebook page, the Stark County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of Austin Robert Friend, of Mineral City, in conjunction with the Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office. Friend was transported to the Stark County Jail where he is being held on one count of murder which is classified as a special felony, for a shooting incident that occurred at 6695 Maplehurst Ave. SE, East Sparta, in the early Saturday morning, May 30.

According to the sheriff’s of-

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fice, deputies were called to the Maplehurst home at 2:22 a.m.

Saturday for a shooting. When deputies arrived, they found 22-year-old Joshua George Beshore suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. Deputies performed CPR until he was transported to Aultman Hospital by Tri Division EMS. Beshore died at the hospital from his injuries.

The incident remains under investigation by the Stark County Sheriff’s Office.

The Sheriff’s Office is requesting that anyone with information on this incident to contact them at 330-430-3800 or the Anonymous Crime Tip Line 330-451-3937.

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Modified Augusta Festival planned for June 12-13 The Augusta Twp. Volunteer Fire Department will hold a modified Augusta Festival Friday and Saturday, June 12-13.

While the usual tractor pulls will be held, there will be no strawberries, parade, games or Bingo.

The scales will open at 5 p.m. each night with the pulls beginning 6 p.m. There is a $10 per class fee. Pullers must have a stationary hitch and no-cut tires.

On Friday, June 12, the classes are 4,500 lbs., 5,500 lbs., 6,500 lbs. and 7,500 lbs. On Saturday, June 13, the classes are 8,500 lbs., 10,500 lbs., 12,500 lbs. and 14,000 lbs.

For more information, call 330-324-2411 or 330-3607849.

Two Akron men arrested on drug charges following traffic stop Two Akron men were arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop early Friday morning, May 29.

Both men were charged with trafficking in fentanyl and possession of fentanyl, both first-degree felonies; possession of heroin, possession of criminal tools and possession of drugs. Charged were Tayvon D. Anderson, 19, and Malik Montrel Riechers, 24.

Carrollton Patrolman Lionel Woods initiated the stop after seeing a vehicle on Main Street without a license plate and upon stopping the vehicle near Speedway South, noticed the smell of burnt marijuana.

According to police reports, the driver allegedly provided a void driver’s license which was not his. The driver was later identified as Anderson from a second driver’s license located above the car’s visor.

Anderson’s driving privileges had been suspended for non-compliance. He also was charged with driving under suspension.

Woods noticed the passenger, Riechers, had both his hands jammed into his pants’ pockets. Riechers allegedly admitted he had the marijuana in his pants. and got out of the vehicle where he was handcuffed.

With the assistance of the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, both men were patted down and the vehicle searched.

Woods stated Anderson was found to have $2,424 in his

Carrollton Police Reports May 22 – A purse was reported stolen while parked at a business on Canton Road. Another man in the business saw someone get in the car and take the purse and told the driver.

May 25 – A resident of High Street reported that someone tried to kick in their door.

May 28 – Police were asked to make a well-being check at a Lincoln Avenue residence. The female resident answered the door and told officers her husband was staying there because he had nowhere else to go but they were not speaking.

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Hydrants to be flushed June 9-11 The Village of Carrollton will be flushing fire hydrants on the evenings of June 9–11.

Residents may experience discolored water during this time and are asked to please use caution when doing laundry.

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possession. During the search of the vehicle, the deputy found a pill bottle allegedly containing nine Xanax pills and a large green capsule in the car’s console.

Additionally, the deputy found a large bag containing 67.75 grams of a white powder suspected of being fentanyl and a scale stuffed between the passenger seat and console.

Officers also allegedly found a pill container with a crystal residue, a Play Station and a flat-screen TV in the vehicle.

The vehicle was impounded.

Officers allegedly also found Reichers in possession of 2 grams of marijuana and 7 grams of suspected “tar” heroin during the booking process.

Both men were booked into the Carroll County Jail.

Carroll County Sheriff ’s Reports May 15 – Domestic violence was reported at a Mayhem Road property.

May 18 - Deputies responded to a report of theft of a storage shed at a Mackel Road, Minerva, property.

May 22 – Breaking and entering was reported in three vehicles on Germano Road.

May 24 – A burglary was reported in progress at a Bergholz Road, Kensington, home.

May 24 – An ATV was reported stolen from an Avalon Road residence.

May 24 – Domestic violence was reported at a Gem Road residence.

May 26 – Domestic violence was reported at both a Washington Street, Carrollton, and a Pageant Road residence.

May 28 – Deputies responded to identification fraud at an Irish Road, Magnolia, home.

May 28 – A purse was stolen from a vehicle at a Canton Road, Malvern, business.

May 28 – Items were reported stolen from an Alliance Road, Malvern, vehicle.

Minerva Police Reports - May 22 - Police received a report for a domestic dispute at a residence on Main Street.

- May 25 - Police received a report for a domestic dispute at a residence on Lincoln Street SE. - May 28 - Police received a report for an impaired driver and after a brief investigation, the vehicle was located in the

middle of the road on Jackson Street. Justin Haught of Minerva was arrested for driving under the influence, impeding traffic, felony possession of schedule two drugs and possession of marijuana. Haught was transported to Carroll County jail and is scheduled to appear in Carroll County court.

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Jr. Fair BBQ cancelled The Carroll County Jr. Fair Facilities Improvement Committee (FIC) Annual Chicken Bar-B-Que planned for June 27 has been cancelled, due to Covid-19 restrictions.

The funds earned by this event have helped to improve and maintain the Junior Fair barns on the Fairgrounds. Some improvements made have been metal siding, roofing, side curtains for ventilations, roof vents, and wash rack improvements.

The FIC is planning to have the Bar-B-Que again in June 2021. Thanks for your support in the past.

Clarification

Dr. Mandal Haas, who is one of three inductees into the 2020 Carrollton Schools Alumni Hall of Fame, retired from the Ohio Army National Guard as a lieutenant colonel after 21 years of service instead of the U. S. Marine Corps., as reported in last week’s issue. The FPS apologizes for the error.

Lest We Forget

By CAPT. CHARLES PEARSON

U.S. Marine Corps, ret.

In only six months after Pearl Harbor, the Japanese overran all of the British, Dutch and American colonies in the Far East. Japanese fleets blazed a fiery trail of destruction across two oceans from Hawaii to Ceylon.

And yet Japan’s leaders knew their war could not be considered won until the remnants of the U. S. Fleet had been forced to give battle and was annihilated. The battle of Midway was to be that battle.

On Thursday, June 4, 1942, the combined Japanese fleet attempted to lure the U. S. Pacific fleet into a trap off Midway Atoll (northwest of Hawaii).

Early that morning, Ensign Jewell Reid, flying a Navy patrol bomber, spotted the enemy and reported there were 11 big ships in the water beneath him.

They were far beyond the reach of our carrier bombers, so the message was relayed to Midway Island. Midway had been fortified with a strange assortment of ancient and modern aircraft, but without hesitation they took to the air to intercept and attack the enemy.

The attack took the Japanese by surprise and they badly damaged a cruiser and a transport.

The Japanese knew we had 25 fighters on Midway but were unaware of bombers. They could not figure where they came from.

We hit them again at midnight with four of our slow, ponderous PBY’s, hastily rigged with improvised gadgets with which to release torpedoes from under the wing (a thing never before attempted). They hit two big cargo vessels, one of which was sunk. We lost one plane that ran out of fuel, but the crew was saved.

Early on the morning of June 5, Lt. Chase, patrolling beyond Midway, sighted more than one hundred bombers, heavily escorted by fighters, flying in tight formation toward Midway. Lt. Chase immediately flashed a warning.

Lt. Col Ira L. Kimes, in charge of the Marine Fighters, ordered every plane into the air. All 25

of them flashed out to meet the overwhelming superior enemy.

They met 25 miles out and then began one of the most furious air battles of the war.

When the battle was over, 43 Japanese planes had been blown to bits. Thirteen of our fighters, more than half that had gone up to do battle, were lost. Some of our pilots had been machine gunned as they parachuted from their burning aircraft. But the airfield on Midway had not been put out of commission.

Meanwhile, our bombers were seeking out the Japanese fleet as their fighter protection was kept busy at Midway. Battle after battle ensued for more than three days.

The Americans were able to sink all four Japanese carriers, leaving their planes no place to go. In addition to the carriers, the Japanese lost two cruisers and some 3,500 Japanese sailors and airmen killed or drowned.

The Americans lost the Carrier Yorktown, one destroyer, 179 aircraft and 307 American lives.

In exactly six months from the disastrous blow to our naval strength at Pearl Harbor, the balance of power in the Pacific had been restored. Not a shot had been exchanged between ships. Planes fought it out entirely, except for two blows struck by submarines – one American and the other Japanese.

The only thing that stood between the Japanese and the capture of Midway was the spirit and courage implicit in the statement of that island’s Marine commander, Colonel Harold D. Shannon: “The Marines will hold it until hell freezes over.”

What did they accomplish by saving Midway? Why were they willing to give their lives for a far distant island? The threat of Hawaii and the west coast of the United States was automatically removed. They gave their lives so that their families and you and I would remain safe from scourges of war.

Thank God for such men.

Please keep all of our men and women of our armed forces and their families in your prayers.

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

Carroll County Recorder’s Report A total of 374 instruments were recorded during May in the Carroll County Recorder’s office while the monthly receipts for filings and Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) transactions and copies totaled $24,255.

According to Carroll County Recorder Patricia J. Oyer, the 374 filings included 12 assignments, 133 deeds, 3 federal tax liens, 22 leases, 7 liens, 1 miscellaneous, 102 mortgages, 11 Power of Attorney applications, 79 releases and 4 UCC filings.

Marriage Licenses Daniel W. Fuerst, 22, of 430 Timberidge Trail, Gates Mills, and Monica E. Starre, 23, of 4325 Post Rd. SE, Jewett.

Eli L. Miller, 20, of 6092 Mirth Rd., Mechanicstown, and Rhoda D. Hershberger, 21, of 3142 Brush Rd., East Rochester.

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Obituaries Diana Evelyn Gibbs (Dee Dee, Diane)

Nancy K. Cooper

Diana Evelyn Gibbs (Dee Dee, Diane), 73, of Carrollton, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020, with her family by her side.

She was born to parents Evelyn Gibbs and L.T. Gibbs, Sept. 9, 1946 in Delhi, Louisiana.

Diana graduated from Bell Gardens High School. She spent the majority of her life being a caregiver to her children, husband, grandchildren, and so many others. She was a kind, warm-hearted, and giving woman. Diana loved to play Bingo and “The Casino”.

She was an extremely strong woman. No matter what came her way she persevered to the best of her ability. She has lost her life to a very aggressive, small cell lung cancer. She gave it her all!

She was married to Robert C. Scherzer, who is deceased, in 1964.

After divorce, she married Carl Trego many years later (deceased).

Diana is survived by daughters, Derlene Bringle (Randy) and Litonya Garner (Joseph); daughter-in-law, Kristin Gibbs; a host of grandchildren (15) and great-grandchildren (11); brother, Robert Gibbs and many other family members.

She is predeceased by her son, Thomas Gibbs (2004); daughter, Christina Scherzer (2010); brother, Jerry Gibbs; sister, Christine Irwin; and parents.

In light of the social distancing required, there will not be a formal service.

Family and close friends will have a small intimate “Celebration of Life” for Diana.

The family insists that people make donations to Lung Cancer Research, in lieu of sending flowers.

Nancy K. Cooper, 75, of East Rochester, Ohio, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at her residence.

She was born on March 31, 1945 in East Twp., Carroll County, to the late Birchfield and Mary Norton.

She is survived by her two sons, Matthew Cooper of East Rochester and Bruce (Michelle) Cooper; a grandson, Brandon; and a sister, Joyce Effinger of Canton, Ohio.

She is preceded in death by five brothers, Dave, Jack, Bill, George and Paul; and two sisters, June and Patricia.

She graduated from Carrollton High School in 1963. Nancy was a past member of Victory Baptist Church in Kensington, Ohio. She was a retired real estate agent in Canton with the Smyth Cramer Realty.

A special thank you to the following individuals: Lurena Kimble, for being such a wonderful neighbor; her special friend, Sally Keating; a special thanks to Deanna and Josh Miller for all the care that was given; and a special thanks to Clarence Cooper for all his love and support that he gave.

A private burial will be held at Bethesda Cemetery in Hanoverton, Ohio, at a later date with Tom Allmon officiating.

Keith A. Gardner Keith A. Gardner, 64, of Carrollton, died Friday, May 22, 2020 in his home.

Born July 16, 1955 in Canton, he was a son of the late Darrell and Betty Moore Gardner.

He was an employee of the Carroll County Transit. Keith was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a helpful and faithful friend to everyone he knew and loved. He was also quick with his wit and always made folks laugh.

Keith leaves behind his wife of 40 years, the former Sandy Mapes, and children Cassandra Smith and Sabrina (Jeremy) Sproull; 7 grandchildren, Ellis Durbin, Makenzie Sproull, Jozlynn Smith, Jocelynn Burkhart, and Tony, Autumn and Logan Riggenbach.

He also had many friends who kept him in their prayers, visits, and acts of kindness during his illness, including Nikie Hein, Tom and Barb Anthony, Melvin and Margo Riggenbach, Jeff and Cindy Eckley, and the Betty Kaye Bakery family.

Keith’s family would like to thank all of his friends for their love and assistance during his illness, including Crossroads Hospice, Carroll County Transit, the Carroll County Commissioners and the Carroll County employees, along with those who helped with his benefit.

Keith will be missed by all of us, but we are assured that he is with his parents, sister, and brother, who were all awaiting his arrival.

No services will be held at this time; however, a celebration of life will be held at a future date.

Richard C. Hartong Heaven gained an Angel yesterday when Richard C. Hartong, 77, passed away unexpectedly in his home on May 26, 2020.

We lost our Patriarch, Friend, and Father. He will be missed by all. His wisdom, sarcasm, and humor has touched countless people over seven decades. It’s hard to think of a time when he wasn’t passing out his advice.... whether you asked for it or not.

He is survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren, a daughter, two sons, two ex-wives, a few possible illegitimate children, 15 cows, 20 goats, 8 pigs, a horse, a chicken, and his Old Lady Sue Dog and a Pup. In the interest of public health, there are no services currently planned and the family will have a memorial service at a later date.

Dodds Funeral Home of Carrollton assisted the family with arrangements.

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Obituaries are due noon Tuesday for that week’s paper.

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Roger P. Lanka Roger P. Lanka, 59, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020.

He was born in Canton, Ohio.

Roger graduated from Carrollton High School class of 1978 and earned his associated degree from Stark State.

He was employed at Hunting Bank as an IT Service Delivery Manager, Senior. Roger was a family man - very considerate, full of life and was loved by everyone. He enjoyed playing strategic board games and loved spending time with his siblings, nieces and nephew.

He is preceded in death by his father, Paul Lanka.

Roger is survived by his mother, Camilla Lanka; siblings, Greg (Karen) Lanka, Denise (Jerry) Morelli, Kip (Susan) Lanka and Tim Lanka; several nieces and one nephew.

In honoring Roger’s wishes, he will be cremated and a private family service and inurnment will take place at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Carrollton.

Reed Funeral Home Canton Chapel is entrusted with the arrangements.

Please visit www.reedfuneralhome.com to sign the online guestbook.

Jean Ann Beagle Gump Jean Ann Beagle Gump, 83, of East Springfield, Ohio, passed away of natural causes at Sienna Woods Skilled Care Center on May 29, 2020.

Jean was born in East Liverpool, Ohio, to Roy Wayne Beagle and Alma Elizabeth Beagle on Nov. 5, 1936.

She was a devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother.

Jean is survived by her children, Michael (Iris) Gump, Lisa Gump (Joseph) Bruzzese and Kevin (Faith) Gump; seven grandchildren, Douglas (Jennifer) Gump, Anthony (Amanda) Gump, Kyle (Kimmy) Gump, Greg DeMartin, Nicholas DeMartin, Conrad Gump and Bayleigh Gump; seven great grandchildren, with an eighth on the way; sister, Ginny Beagle DeVault and brother, Roy “Butch” Beagle.

Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Harlan Keith “Andy” Gump and brother, Bill Beagle.

Jean and Keith were active participants in the original organization of the East Springfield VFD and fundraisers for that project.

Jean especially enjoyed summer trips with her children and grandchildren to the Beagle family cabin in Canada, that was originally built by her parents and is still in the family. After retirement, Jean and Keith enjoyed winter months in Florida, while still taking the grandchildren to Canada in the summer. When she wasn’t at the cabin, she and Keith enjoyed camping with friends at Sally Buffalo Park. Later in life, she became a resident of Sienna Woods and thoroughly loved her Sienna family. She enjoyed card games, bingo, building puzzles and especially the field trips, which were planned by Sienna.

Jean will be missed by all who knew her.

Services are private and the family kindly requests no flowers.

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Looking Back Compiled by Don Rutledge

60 YEARS AGO From 1960 FPS Files Elizabeth Shotwell and Merle Coe received the American Legion’s outstanding senior awards at Carrollton High School’s 1960 commencement exercises.

Tim Cole, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russel Cole of Carrollton, received the Leisure Kline Darbaker award at an American Pharmaceutical Assn. banquet.

George Toot of Carrollton, former Carrollton High School music supervisor, was named director of the Canton junior symphony orchestra.

Jay Myers Jr., commander-elect of Carrollton American Legion Post 428, and Robert Johnson, quartermaster of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3301, were pictured placing an American flag at the grave of Samuel Bushong, a Revolutionary War veteran, in Grandview cemetery in Carrollton.

50 YEARS AGO From 1970 FPS Files Lumber Service, Inc. announced the purchase of the lumber division of Carrollton Farmers Exchange Co. at 239 S. High St., Carrollton. The buyers were George W. Miser and his wife, Patricia.

The 100th anniversary of Dellroy United Presbyterian Church was observed with a special worship service. Rev. John Mather, the church pastor, was pictured with eight members of the church whose combined memberships totaled 407 years, over four times the life of the church. The eight included Lorin Elliott, Mrs. Charles (Lois) Wetzel, Mrs. Brice (Belle) Toot, Mrs. Sam (Nina) Buehler, Mrs. Blodwen Russell, Charles Wetzel, Mrs. Bray (Mildred) Toot and Mrs. Lorin (Grace) Elliott.

David H. Snively of Rt. 1, Carrollton, was elected county chairman of the American independent Party.

Ray D. Lawson, 10-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lawson of Minerva, was the winner of the high point trophy at the Trail Riders horse fun show held at the Carroll County fairgrounds.

40 YEARS AGO From 1980 FPS Files Voter selections for county offices made at the 1980 May primary election included GOP picks of Robert E. A. (Rock) Smith and John R. Hill and Democrat Robert Kellogg for county commissioners; Republican Dean Yeager of sheriff and Democrat Robert Johnson for treasurer. The county voter turnout was 6,423.

Kent Thompson, a 1980 Carrollton High School graduate, was chosen to sing with the All-Ohio State Fair Youth choir.

Mrs. Thomas (Irene) McConnell was installed as president of the M.O.M. chapter of Child Conservation League.

The top ten overall point scorers in the Superstar competition held at Carrollton High School included Chuck Tinlin, Tim Calvin, Larry Tack, Jeff Mick, Scott Oehlstrom, Daren Abel, Jim Rininger, Dan Sparks, Bob Johnson and Greg Miller.

Tammy Thompson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Thompson of Carrollton, won first place in the Ladies Western Pleasure class at the All American Horse Show in Columbus.

30 YEARS AGO From 1990 FPS Files A total of 215 Carrollton High School graduates received diplomas during a breezy ceremony held at the Carroll County fairgrounds. Speeches were given by Matt Heston, CHS Valedictorian; Theresa Kampfer, CHS Salutatorian; Sherry Moyer, Buckeye Valedictorian, and John Campbell, Buckeye Salutatorian.

Ralph Castellucci was appointed Malvern’s new fire chief by Mayor Dale Lewis.

Miss Mona Catharine Herrington, who resided at 4149 Arbor Rd. on a farm originally owned by John Herrington Sr., was inducted into the First Families of Ohio.

Miss Edna M. Jones of Sterling, VA, and Mrs. Judy Englant Hale of Stow were inducted into Minerva High School’s 1990 Hall of Fame.

Shawn Alazaus, a pitcher for Carrollton High School’s baseball team, was named Northeastern Buckeye Conference Player of the Year while Carrollton’s Baseball Coach Curt Hensley was named NBC Coach of the Year.

20 YEARS AGO From 2000 FPS Files Caps flew into the air as 185 Carrollton High School graduates received diplomas at the graduation ceremony held at the Carroll County fairgrounds where speeches were given by Tracy Clark, Broc Grigsby, Casey Graham, Josh Evans and Tracy Hanna, all Co-Valedictorians, and Dave Weber, CHS Salutatorian.

US Air Force Major General Tom Fiscus, a native of Carroll County, returned home to give the Memorial Day address at Westview Cemetery.

A team of second grade students from John Gregg elementary school between Amsterdam and Bergholz was named winners of the National Science Olympiad contest. They included Jessica Shea, Abigail Connelly, and Jeff Stevens.

Athletes from Carrollton High School recognized at the Northeastern Buckeye Conference spring sports banquet as being firstteam selections included Scott Power, Shawn Wright, Justin Bolmgren, Nate Rini, Ryan Rector, Marissa Miler, Beth McAbier and Courtney Reed.

10 YEARS AGO From 2010 FPS Files Those attending Carrollton High School’s 2010 graduation ceremonies left Community Field soaked when rain caused the 170 graduates to hold onto their caps and gowns as they received their diplomas. Speeches were given by Valedictorian Jennifer Silver and Salutatorian Cari Molnar.

George Keyser of Airport Rd., Carrollton, was re-elected chairman of the Carroll County Republican Central and Executive Committee for a two-year term.

Wheeler Construction, started and owned by Brad Wheeler at age 25 in 1980, celebrated its 30th anniversary.

Four Carrollton High School track athletes advanced to the state meet. They included Kenny Beresh, April Sisk, Kelsey Cogan and senior Brandon Walker.

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Mindy Davis (left), who was named the Most Dedicated Senior, receives a plaque from CHS Principal Kathleen Carney. Davis also received the National Choral Award and was named the Outstanding Student of the Month for February.

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Churches prepare for return to worship services

By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent Churches in Carroll County have observed Governor DeWine’s request to suspend regular church services during the COVID-19 pandemic, and are now preparing to re-open while observing safe distancing guidelines.

Pastor Scott Welch of Christ Community Church in Dellroy said services will resume at the church on Sunday, June 14.

“When the governor asked for churches to stop holding regular services due to the virus, we complied. We would not want to place any of our people in harm’s way.” He said services have been broadcast on the internet for about a year. Although the weekly at-

tendance of members has gone down with live streaming, they have added viewers from Florida, England, Africa, Asia, and throughout Ohio.

The church building will undergo industrial deep-cleaning before members return.

Hand-cleaning stations will be available on the first floor and face masks will also be available.

Welch said coffee and donuts will not be served after services for now.

Communion will be served to those wanting to participate, one family at a time, using “pre-wrapped juice and wafer”.

Every other row of seats will be roped off, and the Praise and Worship Team will be six feet apart and 18 feet from the congregation.

“We have adapted to what has happened. We are still serv-

Sherry’s Book Corner Hello everyone! I trust you are all well and happy out there as you look forward to the arrival of summer!

As places start to open and we get back to what we call normal, I think we should still be careful with our surroundings. We just need to have common sense!

This week, our adventure is going to take us to California!

You are about to meet two men who played a major role in the great California gold rush.

John Sutter was a wealthy landowner near Coloma, California. James Marshall was a carpenter who Mr. Sutter hired. In March of 1847, Mr. Sutter wanted to find a good site for a sawmill. In August of 1847 the foundation for the mill was dug. And on Jan. 24, 1848 gold was found. The news spread like wildfire.

This book is written entirely by the gold seekers themselves. Here are a couple of quotes to capture your attention!

ing. People have still been in touch. They are still engaged.

Our people miss being together,” said Welch. “We didn’t shut down at all. Our doors were open. We love to serve our people. We’ve been busier than ever. We’ve continued to do the nursing home singings but we’ve done them from the parking lot.”

Campus Pastor Mark Wells of Damascus Friends Church at Malvern said regular services will begin on June 7, and live services will continue online.

Refreshments will not be served.

Wells said, “Our return will be done in phases. We expect to be back to normal in July.”

A major renovation project at the church campus began just

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By Sherry Kline Bolitho

“It is washing day at sea. Clothing is hung on lines stretched from all parts of the rigging.

Richard Lunt Hale, the blacksmith, dropped his hammer; the carpenter his plane; the mason his trowel; the farmer his sickle; the baker his loaf; and the tapster his bottle. All were off for the mines, some on horses, some on carts, and some on crutches, and one went in a litter.” - Reverend Walter Colton Until next time, get out your traveling boots and hit the road!

Your friend, Sherry Sherry Kline Bolitho Adult Book Title: Gold Fever!

Tales From The California Gold Rush By: Rosalyn Schanzer Publisher: National Geographic Society Price: $6.95 Available at the Carroll County District Library Rosalyn Schanzer visited every California gold rush historical site she could find to write this book. The pictures were painted on rough canvas with acrylics. She took more than 600 photographs to make her art as accurate as possible.

Her skill and humor brings historical characters vividly to life.

Commissioners approve one-time JFS pay supplement

By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent Director of Job & Family Services Kate Offenberger received authorization from the Board of Commissioners Thursday, May 28, to issue a one-time supplemental payment of five percent to all JFS employees on June 30.

Offenberger said the supplement will be paid from state and federal funds. General fund revenue will not be used.

JFS employees did not receive a merit wage increase in January. Offenberger said that this one-time payment will allow her to conduct a wage and classification study to update and align their pay scales and job descriptions.

Commissioner Robert Wirkner questioned what would happen if the funds are not used in this manner. Offenberger stated that it would return to the state and be issued to another county.

Health Department Office Administrator Amy Campbell reported that there have been 30 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county.

The department was just noti-

Birth Announcements May 19 Hope and Jason Foster of Carrollton, a girl, Aultman Hospital.

May 22 Maisie and Ryan Rutledge of Dellroy, a girl, Mercy Medical Center.

May 26 Breann Davis and Nathan Christner of Magnolia, a girl, Mercy Medical Center.

Elizabeth Milburn and Nathan Smith of Minerva, a boy, Mercy Medical Center.

fied that a one-month-old baby has tested positive for the virus.

There have been three deaths in the county from COVID-19.

The last fatality was an 89-yearold male from Brown Township.

Wirkner reported that a problem has arisen with the recent award of contract for new flooring at the Friendship Center.

The project had been properly advertised, bids were requested, bids were opened and received and the lowest bidder was awarded the contract.

This project will be funded with a grant from the Ohio Regional Development Corporation, which handled the bidding process. After the presumed lowest bid was selected, ORDC employee Susan Moore noticed that a letter containing a bid from Crowl Interiors was in her junk mail.

The bid was submitted on time and was found to be $4,000 less than the prior lowest bid.

Commissioners were advised by grant director Scott Hollis that they should rescind the bid award and give the contract to

Crowl Interiors, or rebid the project entirely.

Wirkner has advised the first bid recipient of the problem, and the board agreed to seek the prosecutor’s opinion before changing the bid award or taking further action.

Another discussion was held with Hollis during a public hearing required for the Community Housing Impact and Preservation Program.

Hollis said that there are people in the county who need help with rental assistance but cannot receive the help because the landlords are not keeping the property up to date and there are needed repairs.

Hollis felt that since many landlords have been receiving income from gas and oil leases they are not concerned about their rental income as much.

Wirkner said he is not satisfied that there are no renters eligible to receive help and asked for more documentation.

Commissioners approved the

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Malvern students graduate Sunday Malvern’s Class of 2020 held its graduation and parade on Sunday, May 31.

The graduates received their diplomas individually with their families in attendance. In the evening, the graduates were able to participate in a parade from the school to Malvern Village Park.

ABOVE: Attending Malvern’s valedictorian Cailin Wade’s graduation are her parents, Jordan and Misha Wade and sister, M.J., 10.

AT RIGHT: Malvern 2020 graduate Zoe Moser is joined by her mother, Char Moser, (at left) and two of her siblings at Sunday’s graduation. Zoe plans to attend Kent State University Tuscarawas Campus to study interior design.

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Commissioners declare county as a ‘Preservation County’

By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent On Monday, June 1, the Board of Commissioners approved a petition declaring Carroll County a Preservation County in regards to maintaining support for the Second Amendment and Article 1, Section 4 of the Constitution of the State of Ohio.

Dustin Lucas, representing Ohio Stands United, presented the petition containing 789 signatures at the May 28 meeting.

At that meeting, Commissioner Robert Wirkner agreed with the phrase, “preservation of Second Amendment rights,” but was concerned that the word “sanctuary” in the original petition gives the impression that something wrong had been done and someone was fleeing, and said

he preferred toe word “preservation.” The issue was tabled and Lucas was asked to return on June 1.

The board adopted a resolution declaring Carroll County a Preservation County.

Tonya Myers, director of the Senior Friendship Center, told commissioners that the center has received a Meals on Wheels grant of approximately $13,000, and are waiting for a decision on a larger one that would help purchase a vehicle and cover service costs.

Myers said that, while the center is closed to the public, they are still serving about 320 meals daily either through delivery or curbside pick up.

Prior discussion had been held regarding the nutrition sites at Sherrodsville and Malvern.

Neither site has met the requirement of 15 meals being served daily. Sherrodsville averaged five

to seven individuals daily and Malvern reported eight or nine.

Myers said the decision has been made to stop lunch service to both sites. Residents may use curbside pickup at the Friendship Center.

In other business commissioners: - AGREED to changes for employees’ Ameriflex insurance plan that will increase the FSA carry-over from $500 to $550, will permit a new election between now and the end of the year, and extend the flexible spending account grace period.

- FILED the May report for the Golden Age Retreat with eight males and 26 females in residence.

- RECEIVED the dog pound report for May 24-30 showing four impounded, none adopted, three redeemed, none destroyed, no citations for no license, and one citation for running at large.

Senior Center Menus June 8-12 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 – Cabbage roll, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, apple, bread/margarine.

Tuesday – Chicken sandwich/ bun, potato wedges, broccoli, banana, cookie.

Wednesday – Sweet & sour meatballs, rice, carrots, peaches, juice, bread/margarine.

Celebrate

Thursday – Italian chicken, sweet potatoes, green beans, pears, bread/margarine.

Friday – Grilled steak salad/ dressing, Tropical fruit, juice, cookie, bread stick/garlic, butter.

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Ohio hunters enjoy spring wild turkey season Carroll County hunters claimed 28 less turkey than last season COLUMBUS, Ohio – Hunters checked 17,891 wild turkeys during Ohio’s 2020 spring hunting season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. In 2019, hunters harvested 19,168 wild turkeys during the same time.

“Hunting wild turkeys is one of the most cherished and challenging activities for outdoor recreation in Ohio,” said Division of Wildlife Chief Kendra Wecker. “Our wild turkey population remains strong thanks to the generous support of hunters and many others who contribute to conservation in the Buckeye State.”

The top 10 counties for wild turkey harvest during the 2020 spring hunting season include: Belmont (533), Monroe (532), Tuscarawas (528), Guernsey (508), Meigs (503), Muskingum (499), Washington (484), Harrison (458), Coshocton (450) and Ashtabula (449).

Young hunters harvested 1,843 wild turkeys during Ohio’s youth season on April 18-19. The youth season results are included in the final harvest tally.

The state has two zones for spring wild turkey hunting: the south zone and the northeast zone. The northeast zone includes Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake and Trumbull counties, while the south zone covers the rest of the state.

South zone hunting ended May 17.

Northeast zone hunting ended May 31.

The spring turkey season bag limit was two bearded wild turkeys. Hunters could harvest one bearded turkey per day. All hunters were required to check in their harvest using the game-check system. A turkey could be harvested with a shotgun or archery equipment.

The Ohio Division of Wildlife began an extensive program in the 1950s to reintroduce wild turkeys to the Buckeye State. Ohio’s first modern day wild turkey season opened in 1966 in nine

counties, and hunters checked 12 birds.

The total number of harvested turkeys topped 1,000 for the first time in 1984.

Turkey hunting was opened statewide in 2000. The record Ohio wild turkey harvest was in 2001, when hunters checked 26,156 birds.

The mission of the Division of Wildlife is to conserve and improve fish and wildlife resources and their habitats for sustainable use and appreciation by all. Visit wildohio.gov to find out more.

ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov.

Editor’s Note: A county list of all wild turkeys checked by hunters during the 2020 spring and youth hunting seasons are shown below. The first number following the county’s name shows the harvest numbers for 2020, and the 2019 numbers are in parentheses.

Harvest numbers below are raw data and subject to change.

Adams: 421 (424); Allen: 79 (74); Ashland: 170 (217); Ashtabula: 449 (558); Athens: 379 (464); Auglaize: 54 (42); Belmont: 533 (567); Brown: 433 (413); Butler: 237 (190); Carroll: 368 (386); Champaign: 106 (97); Clark: 17 (17); Clermont: 367 (337); Clinton: 92 (74); Columbiana: 395 (327); Coshocton: 450 (554); Crawford: 59 (67); Cuyahoga: 7 (8); Darke: 68 (61); Defiance: 244 (197); Delaware: 127 (115); Erie: 41 (51); Fairfield: 115 (118); Fayette: 17 (13); Franklin: 21 (21); Fulton: 118 (117); Gallia: 398 (402); Geauga: 213 (259); Greene: 22 (26); Guernsey: 508 (530); Hamilton: 147 (108); Hancock: 48 (34); Hardin: 103 (95); Harrison: 458 (477); Henry: 56 (63); Highland: 412 (390); Hocking: 271 (280); Holmes: 241 (283); Huron: 112 (118); Jackson: 351 (395); Jefferson: 412 (417); Knox: 317 (349); Lake: 70 (73); Lawrence: 228 (237); Licking: 319 (365); Logan: 116 (113); Lorain: 141 (141); Lucas: 54

(69); Madison: 11 (10); Mahoning: 198 (186); Marion: 46 (30); Medina: 118 (148); Meigs: 503 (555); Mercer: 30 (17); Miami: 29 (24); Monroe: 532 (654); Montgomery: 28 (27); Morgan: 322 (400); Morrow: 146 (142); Muskingum: 499 (589); Noble: 399 (488); Ottawa: 1 (5); Paulding: 75 (70); Perry: 283 (309); Pickaway: 33 (23); Pike: 197 (241); Portage: 248 (259); Preble: 125 (136); Putnam: 61 (65); Richland: 221 (318); Ross: 334 (295); Sandusky: 23 (19); Scioto: 272 (288); Seneca: 108 (154); Shelby: 39 (38); Stark: 270 (299); Summit: 79 (80); Trumbull: 378 (431); Tuscarawas: 528 (570); Union: 48 (58); Van Wert: 22 (20); Vinton: 294 (331); Warren: 110 (102); Washington: 484 (595); Wayne: 123 (126); Williams: 192 (228); Wood: 31 (21); Wyandot: 87 (84).

2020 total: 17,891 2019 total: 19,168

High school basketball rules will include changes for 2020-21 Beginning next year, high school basketball rules will further clarify when a contest is to be forfeited, including if a qualified individual is not present to coach.

A proposal for a national rule mandating a shot clock as well as a proposal to allow a shot clock by state adoption were not approved.

“Information was given to the Basketball Rules Committee that shared the votes in individual states on how coaches and officials voted in support of or non-support of the shot clock rule,” said Theresia Wynns,

NFHS director of sports and liaison to the Basketball Rules Committee. “The conversation among the committee members explored the pros and cons of enacting the proposal as a rule for all states and likewise for state adoption.

The committee will continue to explore the shot clock issue.”

These were among the topics discussed by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Basketball Rules Committee at its annual meeting April 14-16. The rules meeting was held in an online format to comply with current health

safety guidelines. All recommendations were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.

Rule 5-4-1 was one of three rules updated by the committee. It now states that a game is declared a forfeit if a coach is removed from the contest for unsporting conduct and no authorized school personnel are present to assume responsibility of the team.

“Most states have bylaws to cover the instance when no adult school staff is on the bench to attend to the team.

Officials are not likely to read those bylaws and consequently not know that

rule,” Wynns said. “Having the basketball rules cover such a situation helps the contest officials and coaches alike if such a situation were to arise.”

Rule 10-6-1 Penalty was also amended to clarify that an official is not required to provide a warning to a coach before a technical foul is given.

“This amends an existing rule that gave the impression that a warning was a prerequisite to ruling a technical foul,” Wynns. “Using the word ‘may’ helps one to understand that a warning is only an option.”

A timer’s responsibilities were

addressed in Rule 2-12-5 when a player is disqualified or injured. A warning signal is sounded to begin a 15-second interval to replace a disqualified or injured player. A second warning signal was added when the 15 seconds expires to prepare teams for the resumption of play.

A complete listing of the basketball rules changes will be available on the NFHS website at www.nfhs.org. Click on “Activities & Sports” at the top of the home page and select “Basketball.”

Cleveland Indians eyeing return to contests for 2020 season (AP) - Baseball owners and players have reverted to form -- the type displayed over the past half-century during eight work stoppages filled with salary squabbles.

Players proposed to resume the sport in the coronavirus pandemic with a 114-game regular season and full prorated salaries, leaving each player with approximately 70% of what he had been slated to earn.

That proposal was made Sunday, five days after Major League Baseball's plan for an 82-game season with additional pay cuts that would leave each player

taking in 23-47% of his original pay, with the highest earners accepting the biggest cuts.

MLB claims an additional $640,000 would be lost with each extra regularseason game played. The union has said it doesn't believe those calculations and asked MLB for more economic documents and data.

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred discussed the next move with owners on Monday.

If spring training is to resume in midJune followed by opening day at around the start of July, a deal would

have to be reached by next week.

Players and clubs agreed March 26 to "complete the fullest 2020 championship season and postseason that is economically feasible," consistent with three provisions: -- no government restrictions on playing in front of fans at regularseason ballparks -- no relevant travel restrictions throughout the U.S. and Canada -- Manfred determining, after consulting with the union and medical experts, that there is no risk to players, staff or fans to play games with fans at

all 30 regular-season ballparks, provided that MLB and the union "will discuss in good faith the economic feasibility of playing games in the absence of spectators or at appropriate substitute neutral sites."

Players say the March 26 deal covered salaries and they are under no obligation to revisit the subject. MLB says they are if the plan is to use empty ballparks, which is the current intention.

Some players, notably former AL Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell, have said it's not worth it to them to play for

less. Some management officials have said teams should offer a very short schedule, perhaps as short as 50 games.

Mistrust among many is at its highest level since the 1994-95 strike, the last of eight stoppages that started in 1972.

Reasons abound.

SALARIES Salaries have been pretty much flat for five years during a time revenue has been estimated to have risen at a 4% annual rate, a sign the collective bargaining agreement agreed to in November 2016 gained more for the clubs than it did for the union.

Thirty-three local students earn degrees from Kent State University Several area students recently received degrees from Kent State University.

They included: Carrollton Eden Dewitz, Associate of Science from Tuscarawas Campus; Desarae Gorney, Associate of Science from Stark Campus; Ashley Irwin, Associate of Science in Human Services; McKenna McClintock, Associate of Science from Stark Campus; Alexandra Poole, Associate of Science in Arts and Sciences (Magna Cum Laude); Karah Power, Associate of Science in Communication and Information; Zara Pyles, Associate of Science in

Education, Health & Human Services (Summa Cum Laude); Amanda Sammons, Associate of Science in Education, Health & Human Services; Cody Stragan, Associate of Science in Education, Health & Human Services; Kaitlynn Wells, Associate of Science from Tuscarawas Campus; Nellie Wey, Associate of Science from Tuscarawas Campus (Distinction); Dellroy Drew Ohman, Bachelor of Arts in Arts and Sciences (Cum Laude); Kensington Cameron Haught, Bachelor of Business Administration in Arts and Sciences;

Brooke Miller, Bachelor of Business Administration from Salem Campus; Magnolia Allison Eyser, Bachelor of Science from Stark Campus (Distinction); Malvern Payton Brown, Bachelor of Science in Arts and Sciences; Jordan Browning, Bachelor of Science from Stark Campus (Distinction); Addison Chappel-Schilling, Bachelor of Science from Stark Campus; Paige Elder, Bachelor of Science from Stark Campus; Amanda McCann, Bachelor of Science in Education, Health & Human Services; Jack Naiman, Bachelor of Science

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Thursday, June 4, 2020

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Free Press Standard | CHURCH & AREA

Bluebird Farm Park Restaurant to open with music at amphitheatre It seems that the last few months have set a new standard of – for lack of a better word – craziness. With all of the responses to COVID-19 that have been put in place, it has been a very disrupting experience. In these times we often seek places of comfort and refuge. One place that people turn to is the 23rd Psalm. Very briefly, let’s examine why.

Sheep are persnickety. They won’t drink water unless it’s not moving. The shepherd has to keep them moving or they will overgraze their pasture. They wander off and get their coats caught on branches that immobilize them.

The psalmist tells us that the Lord is our shepherd and describes how he cares for the sheep. They get the still water, the new and lush pasture. They are restored. Even when we, as the psalmist puts it, must go through the darkest valley, it’s the shepherd that leads. The tools of the shepherd – the rod and the staff – are used to keep the sheep safe in that difficult time. “I fear no danger,” the psalmist says.

There’s a feast at the end of the dark times. Prepared in front of the people who would seek to harm the sheep, the psalmist is the honored guest. After scarcity, bounty happens.

In language often used to describe being pursued by enemies, the psalmist notes it is God’s goodness and faithfulness that will pursue him all the days of his life.

In the Middle East and generally unlike North America, sheep are not herded (pushed from behind) but rather, the shepherd goes in front of them and leads them. This means that the shepherd is always one step ahead of the sheep, leading through good times and bad. Always present to comfort and to guide. Let’s allow the Good Shepherd who leads his sheep to lead and guide us as we deal with the craziness that is upon us.

Tim Dyck Pastor of First Presbyterian Church Carrollton

The Carroll County Park District will open the Bluebird Farm Park Restaurant and Amphitheatre on most Saturdays throughout the summer starting Saturday, June 13.

The best part of the summer is about to begin with good food, great drinks and awesome music at the Bluebird Park.

“The park will be limited to the first 250 people. Entrance to the park will remain at $5 per vehicle on those days the restaurant is open. Limited patio seating is planned at the restaurant, but the entire amphitheatre area including the hill is available so find a spot, physical distance and spread out, enjoy some food, drink and music. The restaurant will open at 5 p.m. with music starting at 7 p.m.,” stated Dale Alexander, director.

A few changes this year…

• Family/household groups and groups of 10 and under will be asked to find an area and maintain a comfortable distance from each other. These areas should be located at least 10 feet away from any other family or group.

• Tickets for food and beverages will be sold rather than paying directly to the server to limit contact. Please remember you

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must be seated to eat and drink.

• Masks are recommended but not required. Guidelines set forth by the health department relative to Covid-19 will be in effect. If you feel sick, please stay at home. Limited parking for those with higher risk can sit in their vehicle in the top parking lot.

• The menu will change from time to time, but will be made to order.

The park district will have all the best groups from last year and some new groups that will definitely be crowd pleasers.

New this year are: • The Liberty Bridge Band (80’s some country and earlier) • China Grove (Doobie Brothers) • Tim Moon Presents Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen) Pets are prohibited. No food, drink or coolers may be brought into the park. Lawn seating, blankets and chairs are welcome. ADA accessible.

For more information, go to www.ccparkdistrict.org or Facebook. Anyone with questions may call 330-627-8046 or info@ccparkdistrict.org. In case of inclement weather, cancellations will be announced on Facebook and the website.

ONGOING EVENTS FREE CLOTHING giveaway 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 330735-2127 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 date is June 24. For more info. call 330-627-7593.

2020 CARROLL SWCD Board Meeting schedule is 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

Bulletins will not be printed at this time.

Announcements will be posted on monitors located in the sanctuary.

Ushers will dismiss the congregation one row at a time.

Spurgeon asked that anyone who has been sick to please not attend until they have been fever-free for at least 72 hours.

People are advised to monitor their temperatures at home before coming. Wash hands well and bring paper and pen to write down announcements.

Wearing masks is recommended and new masks will be available at the entrance for

anyone who needs one.

While the parking lot entrance is still off of Liberty Street, it has been reconfigured to allow one-way angle parking and a new exit has been created for leaving the lot. New signs are up and greeters will be available to assist with parking.

Spurgeon understands that not everyone is comfortable with gathering together and notes that you can still view the service online every Sunday.

A directory of church information including addresses, phone numbers, websites, and service times is available in The Free Press Standard each week.

CHURCH from PG. 5 as services were suspended.

Members and friends will be surprised with new surroundings and improvements to the building when full services resume in July.

“We’ve listened to the governor and our local health department. We did our best to keep our members safe and healthy and we’ll continue to do that as we move forward,” said Wells.

According to Pastor Frank Leghart, Carrollton Believers Fellowship has never locked its doors.

Leghart said the Sunday morning services have been shown on Facebook, praise services

have been held in the parking lot, and he and his wife, Fran, have hosted Bible studies and prayer times online.

Services will resume at Believers Fellowship in June.

Pastor Damon Spurgeon of Dellroy Nazarene Church sent notices to all members, friends and visitors on May 31 that said, “The time has come to open our church doors and attend services again!”

The church will be cleaned and sanitized before Sunday morning services. For now, the fellowship halls and Sunday School classrooms are blocked off and there will be no Sun-

y t i n u Comm AMSTERDAM

Amsterdam Community Church of God Pastor David Guess Main Street, Amsterdam Phone 740-543-3927 Sunday Worship 10:30 A.M. & 7 P.M. Children’s Programs Wednesday 10:30 A.M. and 7 P.M. Kilgore Evangelical Church 8114 Germano Rd. S.E., Amsterdam 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

day School, Junior Church or nursery.

The bathrooms nearest the sanctuary will be available and will be sanitized after each use.

Hand sanitizer stations will be available.

Social tables in the foyer have been removed and no food or drinks will be offered. Greeters will open all doors. Those attending are asked to immediately go to the sanctuary.

Proper social distancing will be observed in the sanctuary and families are asked to be seated together.

Communion will still be served, but in a safe manner.

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 ATTENTION ALL Veterans and members of Carrollton American Legion Post 428 – The Post will hold its regular monthly meeting June 4 at 7 p.m. at the VFW Post 3301 on Chase Rd. Any questions, call Rodger Barto at 330-323-6827 or Larry Tasker at 330-8277143.

LIBERTY BRIDGE (local 60s & 70s rock & country cover band) will play the Towpath Tavern in Bolivar June 6 from 7-10 p.m. Playing outside.

Come out & support local music!

3RD ANNUAL Plant & Craft Sale at Carroll Community Park, St. Rt. 39, Carrollton, June 6 from 10 a.m.-3p.m.

Sponsored by Carroll Co. Park District.

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.

Bus driver terminated

By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent

At a special meeting held Friday, May 26, Carrollton Exempted Village Schools Board of Education voted not to renew bus driver Denise Titus’ one-year limited contract or offer an additional contract.

No reason was given publicly for the termination.

The termination became effective June 1.

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.

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Herrington-Bethel United Methodist Church Pastor Allen Hill 4009 Arbor Rd., Mechanicstown Phone 330-627-5291 wwwHerringtonBethel.com Worship Service at 9:30 A.M.

Damascus Friends Church Malvern Campus Malvern High School, 401 W. Main St. Mark Wells, Campus pastor 330-605-8435 Contemporary Sunday Services: 9:30 Adult Sunday School 9:30 A.M. High-middle school 11 a.m.

Children’s Reign Forest, both services

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.

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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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Vendors sought for park district’s vendor blender Carroll County Park District is looking for crafters and vendors for its third annual Spring Plant Sale & Craft/Vendor Blender to be held Saturday, June 6, at Carroll Community Park, 1061 Salineville Road NE, Carrollton.

The event will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Kirk’s Kitchen will be serving its famous food bowls.

For more information, please send an email to info@ccparkdistrict.org or call the park office at 330-627-8046.

Thursday, June 4, 2020

Board of Health updated on COVID-19

By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent Carroll County Health Commissioner Wendy Gotschall reported that as of May 20, the county has had 26 cases of COVID-19. She said 22 patients have recovered and two

have died.

The median age has been 55.

Fifty-two percent have been male and 48 percent female.

The department has been investigating complaints that businesses have re-opened and are not following safe distancing guidelines. Gotschall said that for the most part, business owners are trying to com-

ply, however, variances in floor plans can hinder efforts to easily follow guidelines.

“They have been very cooperative and we have been able to work with them in order to be open and follow government guidelines,” said Gotschall.

In other business the board members: - WILL begin immunizations

in June by appointment only.

- HAS given remote carseat classes and provided four seats for parents.

- ESTABLISHED a fund for mosquito spraying.

- SIGNED a resolution with the University of Mount Union for students from the nursing program to assist in Carroll County.

to do with me,” Andrew added.

Other Honors In addition to Gotschall’s diploma honors, he received a perfect score (40/40) and superior on his science fair project (Sequencing the Key to Autotrophic Glycolysis in Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus and Arabidopsis thaliana) at the Ohio District 13 Science fair, qualifying him to advance to the state competition.

As a result of his superior status, Gotschall received an award from the American Society for Quality and a scholarship award from a sponsor within District 13.

Since both the district and state science fairs were conducted virtually, Gotschall was required to present his research on his project via an 8-minute

YouTube video presentation.

Along with this, Andrew had to upload images of his research poster, his lab journal and answer additional essay questions.

In light of qualifying for state, Gotschall resubmitted all of the same materials from the district fair to the state fair.

Judging was conducted from May 26-June 2 and results are to be released June 12.

Gotschall said he has applied for a total of 5 scholarships within the state Science Fair and those results also are to be released around the same time as the placings.

GOTSCHALL from PG. 1 academic credits, of which only 21 are required to graduate.

Gotschall said he conducted about 23 hours worth of shadowing experiences at Aultman Hospital in Canton and at Cleveland Clinic’s Lerner Research Institution in Cleveland.

“During my time I was able to tour/gain access to the entire Aultman Hospital, see patients in the Emergency Room (ER) with various Physician Assistants and an ER Doctor, observe many surgeries with a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, Spinal Fusion, Robotic Surgeries, etc. and spent time in a Lerner Research Lab with a graduate student from Case Western Reserve University who is researching Irritable Bowel Syn-

drome.

“All of these experiences I thoroughly elaborate and reflect on in a hand written journal that is included in my online portfolio under the “Shadowing Experiences” tab which can be found here at: sites.google.com/carrolltonschools.org/agportfolio.

Gotschall plans to attend The Ohio State University this fall as one of only 26 incoming freshmen in the Biomedical Science Major (the only undergraduate major housed in OSU’s College of Medicine).

After his four undergraduate years, Andrew says he plans to go on to medical school to obtain his MD/PHD in order to become a doctor AND a medical researcher.

“I have had this passion since

I was 14 years old, the age in which I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Ultimately, my career goal is to conduct research and find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes while also being involved in some form of patient care,” he added.

For more information on his highly competitive and prestigious major at OSU see the following link: http//medicine. osu.edu/education/undergraduate/biomedical-science.

When asked about being the first CHS graduate to complete the STEM program, Andrew replied: “I am honored to be the first CHS graduate to complete the STEM Honors program. It is crazy to me that our small high school has the Project Lead the Way biomedical courses and

other advanced math/science courses that many school districts/students dream of having access to.

“I have been blessed with a great group of family, friends, administrators and teachers that have helped me achieve this honor. I cannot wait to see what the future holds for CHS’s science department and all the students who strive to be a part of it!”, Gotschall said.

Andrew credits Wesley Frew and Mrs. Sue Incerpi, both teachers at CHS, as “key players who were directly involved in this journey with me”.

“They were my main science teachers and research advisors.

Carrollton is very lucky to have them. The Ohio State Biomedical Science staff was very impressed with all they were able

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Elementary students say goodbye teachers

By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent Carrollton Elementary Principal Matthew Nicholas put out a call that rallied parents and family members to bring their students to the Middle/High School on Scio Road Wednesday afternoon, May 27, to say goodbye and thank their teachers.

Nicholas said that 88 spaces along the front of the school were filled with teachers and support staff members, some wearing costumes, including a teacup and tutus.

Students arrived in vehicles, some decorated with signs reading ‘thank you’ and ‘we’ll miss you’.

Nicholas said about 300 cars came through the school driveway and circled around to drive past the front of the school so students could say goodbye to their teachers.

While a few tears were shed, laughter, big grins, and happy faces dominated the afternoon procession.

FPS Photo / Nancy Schaar

Carrollton students decorated the vehicles and held signs thanking their teachers, who dressed in costumes for the parade.

FPS Photo / Nancy Schaar

Several Carrollton Elementary teachers were “tutu” excited to see their students at the parade held May 27.

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JFS from PG. 5 recommendation by Dog Warden Josh Long Thursday to change the hours for the dog pound.

Beginning June 1, the pound will be open for the public from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The working hours for the staff will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the half hour in the morning and in the afternoon when the pound will be closed to the public, allowing time for employees to sanitize and make public areas safe for the general public.

In other business commissioners: - ANSWERED a question sent from Facebook asking why the commissioners spent about $1 million to repair the clock tower. Wirkner said that the tower had been in disrepair for many years and had become an issue with the county’s insurance carrier. The cost to tear down the tower was about the same as it was to make the needed repairs. County residents overwhelmingly preferred the tower be repaired. The final cost was $740,000.

- REPLIED to a question from Facebook regarding employees working 30 hours and collecting unemployment for ten hours each week. Commissioner Jeff Ohler explained that the county has a greatly reduced

budget this year and the funding for the ten hours comes from the federal government allowing the county to reduce expenses for county taxpayers.

- ACCEPTED the bid of J. Green Excavating, LLC for $12,651 for the installation of one septic system through the 2019 Water Pollution Control Loan Fund project.

- RECEIVED a petition from Dustin Lucas representing Ohio Stands United-Carroll County. The petition was to declare Carroll County a Second Amendment Sanctuary County. He had 789 signatures.

Discussion was held regarding specific wording and commissioners will revisit the petition on June 1.

- RECEIVED the dog pound report with seven impounded, two adopted out, five redeemed, zero destroyed, one citation for having no license and three citations for running at large.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to section 121.22 Revised Code of Ohio, notice is hereby given that the Carroll County Board of Revision will conduct public hearings on complaints as to the assessment of real property for the 2019 tax year.

Said public hearings will begin at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2020, and Friday, June 12, 2020. We are recommending that you attend the hearing via phone conference. However, if you prefer to come to the Courthouse, there will be a computer located on the Second Floor of the Carroll County Courthouse that you will be able to access to join the hearing via a virtual conference.

Hearings are to be conducted pursuant to Section 5715.13 and 5715.17 Revised Code of Ohio.

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Junks cars on way out of Center Twp.

Applause To the Editor, The National Day of Prayer (NDP) was established in public law in 1952 and observed annually on the first Thursday in May since 1988. This year we did observe the NDP in Carroll County, despite the Covid-19 outbreak, but it looked very different from years past.

Regardless, the prayers were just as effective and we want to thank all who made Carrollton’s event another special time for thanking God. Special thanks go to the Carroll County Ministerial Association, Mayor Bill Stoneman, Village Council, and our Commissioners.

They are always faithful to lead prayers, give counsel and sign the Proclamations for Prayer that day.

We also want to thank Eagle Scout Chance Schaar for being available for the American flag raising, Pastor Sturgeon from Dellroy Church of Nazarene for his amazing rendition of our National Anthem, Dorothy Prohl and Jeri Smethers for leading the morning scripture readings, Pastor Green from Assembly of God Church for the use of his sound system and prayer posts, and Carla Varga, our state coordinator, for her counsel and prayer.

Barb Walton, our usual Carroll County NDP director, resides in Carroll Healthcare Center now and we struggle to live up to her ability to cover all bases for this annual event. We hope and ask that all will stay in prayer for her and visit her when allowed. Barb had kept this annual event going since it started with great success.

It is an honor to serve our community at this annual event and sincere thanks and regard to all who contributed and attended.

Please keep in prayer our community and our country.

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Sincerely, NDP Task Force – Carroll County

ing the owner by registered mail and then publishing a notice in the newspaper of record with the date by which the vehicles must be removed, either by the owner or by the township at the owner’s expense.

However, without having to invoke the resolution, Trustee Rick McNinch had a conversation with the owner of the vehicles that resulted in all but three of the vehicles being removed prior to the May 26 meeting.

Fiscal Officer Carolyn Leggett informed the board on May 26, that the 2021 budget has to be finished by July 20. She asked for input on whether equipment purchases were anticipated.

Road Superintendent Zeph Casper nixed buying a new tractor, saying they are generally not as well-built as older models, and said he would “rather see another loader than a new tractor,” possibly a skid loader.

He discussed possibly purchasing a pickup to replace the current one.

Center Township trustees have approved a resolution giving them the authority to order the removal of junk cars from private property.

The thorny issue has been discussed at several previous meetings, when a Steubenville Road property owner asked the board to have approximately 13-15 junk vehicles removed from an adjacent property.

After encountering several roadblocks in finding authority to proceed with removal, the board learned of a provision in the Ohio Revised Code that proved helpful.

Following the recommendation of Prosecuting Attorney Steven Barnett, at the May 12 meeting, the board had adopted a resolution outlining the procedure that must be followed to compel owners to remove junk vehicles. These include notify-

McNinch said his wishlist includes a mausoleum for urns at one or both cemeteries. He will check prices.

The board was told that Cemetery Sexton Rob McClure has modified an existing concrete foundation to accommodate a larger gravestone, and McNinch had pressure-washed the vinyl fencing at Grandview Cemetery.

In other business at the May 26 meeting, the board: -HEARD roadwork is continuing on Fisherman Road.

-HAS BEEN informed the Ohio Ethics Commission may take up to 45 days to respond to the board’s inquiry regarding nepotism in the hiring of a temporary worker.

-ANNOUNCED that road inspections were scheduled for May 30, during which they will look at a Josh Lane property where the owner wants to install French drains.

-CONFIRMED that both full-time workers returned to full duty in April.

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