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Convenience Store Victim of ‘Smash and Grab’ Three Men Seen Breaking into Chesterland Market, Allegedly Stole $300-$400 BY CASSANDRA SHOFAR NEWS@CHESTERLANDNEWS.COM Three male suspects are on the run after smashing a minivan into the front doors of the Chesterland Market convenience store at 2:22 a.m. May 25 and stealing $300 to $400 from the cash register, said Chester Township Police Chief Mark Purchase. “Approximately 2:22 a.m. May 25, two minivan-type vehicles pulled into the Guido’s Pizza plaza on Chillicothe Road,” Purchase said, adding a witness had seen the entire incident and reported it to the police. The chief said one of the vans pulled in front of the Chesterland Market convenience store, 12777 Chillicothe Road, was put in reverse and at a high rate of speed, blew through the front door. “The van then pulled forward off the sidewalk and three males entered the store,” Purchase said. The men unsuccessfully

attempted to steal the ATM machine, which was bolted to the floor. Instead, they stole the cash from the register, he said. “The men then abandoned the one minivan in the parking lot and got into the second minivan and fled the scene,” the chief said, adding they traveled westbound on Mayfield Road. The minivan left behind is believed to have been stolen and also had what police believe are stolen license plates (in other words, both the vehicle and the license plates trace back to different owners). “The males were gloved and wearing hooded sweatshirts with the hoods up over their heads,” Purchase said, adding they were not wearing masks. The witness called 9-1-1 to report the crime. All three males were African American according to the witness, Purchase said. The men were “so fast in and

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Picture of the damage done after three men smashed a minivan-type vehicle into the front of the Chesterland Market convenience store in the Guido's Pizza plaza on Chillicothe Road and stole $300-$400.

out” of the store,” he said. Chester Township Police

Department is investigating the crime, Purchase said.

Clean Up Day Set for June 3 See Page 9

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Leader of Community Church Believes in Power of Dialogue BY JENNIFER TURKOC NEWS@CHESTERLANDNEWS.COM The Rev. Jason Bricker-Thompson's outlook on life stresses the importance of conversations, listening and voices being heard. That's because he strongly believes that political division is a major problem in the country and what people need is “more open dialogue with each other.” “Face to face conversations

bridge differences,” he ing in Thailand for a said in a recent interview. semester. Bricker-Thompson is He was a college the spiritual leader of the chaplain at Hiram for Community Church of nine years. Believing Chesterland, founded in strongly in social justice, 1819. Bricker-Thompson operBorn in Cleveland, ated a small fair-trade B r i c k e r - T h o m p s o n Bricker-Thompson store with students on received his bachelor's campus. degree in religious studies from A fair-trade store sells items Hiram College. The reverend also grown or made by the international received a master's degree in divini- poor, such as coffee, tea, olive oil ty from Vanderbilt University, study- and arts and crafts at a fair price,

making more money for the producers of those products. He also oversaw a farm operated by adults with autism, who both worked and ran the farm. The adults learned both life and farming skills. Since its inception, the Community Church of Chesterland has been very socially active, especially in the 50s and 60s, the reverend said.

About 168 seniors will graduate June 1 from West Geauga High School during commencement ceremonies to be held at Playhouse Square in downtown Cleveland. According to Principal Jay Bishop, this class is smaller than the preceding ones, which have exceeded 200 students. For Bishop, this year’s commencement is a milestone event.

“We grew up together,” he said during the West Geauga Schools Board of Education May 22 meeting. “I began my role here as these students entered as high school freshmen. I have a special attachment to this class and will miss them.” Although Bishop said the incoming senior class is slightly larger for next year, it shows the trend toward the school’s shrinking enrollment and shrinking state funding. See Schools w Page 10

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Five-Year Report Shows Deficit in Revenues, Students BY GWEN COOPER NEWS@CHESTERLANDNEWS.COM

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Publication Schedule As of May 2016, the Chesterland News switched to publishing every other week. Karlovec Media Group reserves the right to change, cancel or add publication dates at any time.

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West Geauga officials react to five-year forecast figures, from left Dan Thoreson, Ben Kotowski, Tom Phelps and Rich Markwardt.

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Protect Geauga Parks June 1, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Join Protect Geauga Parks for a Conservation Conversation – “Public Lands in Peril� – at West Geauga Public Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. Guest speaker is Nathan Johnson, public lands director of the Ohio Environmental Council. Find out what is going on in public lands, and what the public can do to help preserve, conserve and protect natural resources. Admission and parking are free; refreshments provided. For information, call Kathy Hanratty at 440-477-5468.

GCP Entrepreneur Success Breakfast June 2 Geauga Growth Partnership Entrepreneur Success Breakfast features Frank Lanza, owner of Highway Garage and Auto Body Center, 8410 E. Washington St. in Bainbridge Township. The event begins with networking and a light breakfast at 7:30 a.m. followed by a program from 8-9 a.m. Hear the personal history and business model that led to success. Free and open to the public. Registration is appreciated; call 440-564-1060 |or email info@geaugagrowth.com.

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June 3, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Western Reserve Daylily Society is joining Bremec Garden Center for its annual perennial party and daylily sale at Bremec’s, 12265 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. More than 150 different varieties of daylilies will be available for sale and shoppers will have the opportunity to win a raffle prize of the Ultimate Sacrifice daylily. The free event includes giveaways and a free perennial workshop on Saturday at 10 a.m. and a free daylily workshop “Let’s Grow Hybrid Daylilies� on Sunday at 1 p.m. Register for both workshops at info@bremec.com. For more information and catalog of daylilies available, visit www.westernreservedaylilysociety.org.

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June 3, 9-11 a.m. Newbury United Community Church, 14961 Auburn Road, will be hosting a fresh produce giveaway. Cleveland FoodBank provides the serv-

ice to low income Geauga County residents. Please bring ID and bags. Distributions will continue the first Saturday of the month through November.

100 Gun Bash June 3, 11 a.m. Ducks Unlimited’s 100 Gun Bash will take place at the Geauga County Fairgrounds, 14373 Cheshire St. in Burton Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. The first guns for the main drawing will be drawn at 1 p.m. and the last will be drawn at 5:30 p.m. Two guns will be given away every five minutes. Ticket eligible for food, soft drinks, beer and a chance on all 100 guns. Winner need not be present. Food served from 1-4 p.m. Tickets available at all Great Lakes Outdoor Supply stores or online www.ducks.org/Ohio. For more information, call Don Paschke 216-310-1212.

Wool Hollow Fest June 4, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wool Hollow Art and Quilt Fest will be held rain or shine at Chesterland Historical Village located on the corner of Caves and Mayfield roads. The fest features “the airing of the quilts,� artisans and crafters on the greens, music, food, demos of the spinning and looms, plus so much more. For more information, or to participate, call Judith at 440-840-0410.

Donuts at Parkside Park Sundays, 9-10:15 a.m. Christ Presbyterian Church will host Donuts at Parkside Park every Sunday, beginning June 4. All are invited to come and enjoy. Bring the kids to play on the playground. The park is located at the corner of Chillicothe and Mayfield roads.

Speaker Presents Peace Paradigm June 4, noon Paul K. Chappell, author, speaker and peace leadership director of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, will speak at Community Church of Chesterland, 11984 Caves Road, Chester Township. He will present “A New Peace Paradigm: Our Understanding of the Peace is Only as Good as Our Understanding of the Human Condition and the Nature of Reality.� Chappell is a West Point graduate, Iraq See Town Crier w Page 4

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Local Athletes Chosen as All Stars Three local soccer players were chosen among 88 local eighth graders to participate in the 2017 OHTSL All Star Games at Austin E. Knowlton Athletics Complex at Oberlin College. Representing West Geauga, Levente Karetka and Nicola Ehbar of Chesterland and Madi Wayt of Russell Township were nominated by their West Geauga Soccer Club coaches, Nate Vargo, Denny Currutt, and Kori Chapic.

“We were proud to nominate these three long-time WGSC players to represent not only our close-knit travel club, but also our great West Geauga community,” said Bill Bryan, WGSC Director of Coaching. “It was an awesome experience to get to play soccer with kids from all around the area. We came together just for the day, but will remember it for a long time,” said Wayt.

Recycling Site Causes Concern SUBMITTED Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District has been seeing an increase in the amount of unacceptable materials in its single-stream recycling bins at the Chester Township Recycling Center. The only materials accepted in SWMD recycling containers are: Plastics #1-7; Tin; Steel; Aluminum; Glass (all colors); Cartons; and Paper. Acceptable paper products include newspapers, magazines, junk mail cereal boxes and cardboard. Please note: cardboard must be flattened. Residents are asked to place recyclable items in the bins only. Do NOT place any material on the ground. “We realize that Chester Township has placed several other containers at their recycling site from other companies to collect card-

board, paper and e-waste,” said SWCD Executive Director Greg Kovalchick. “We ask that you read what items are accepted in all of the different containers before you place your material in the bins because we are seeing appliances, television sets, Styrofoam, yard waste, dry wall, wood and lawn furniture — and none of those materials are accepted in any of the containers at the Chester Township site.” Unacceptable material contaminates the recyclables and causes cost issues for the district that impacts the entire recycling program, Kovalchick added. For information about the Chester Township recycling drop-off site and information on where to dispose of unacceptable items such as TVs, yard waste, drywall, etc., call 330-675-2673 or 1-800-707-2673, or visit www.startrecycling.com.

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Town Crier from page 2 War veteran and author of the “Road to Peace� book series. A light lunch will be served beginning at 11:30 a.m. Suggested donation is $5. RSVP for lunch at chesterlanducc@sbcglobal.net. For information, call the church at 440729-7816.

DTJ Gymnastic Exhibition

June 4, 2 p.m. DTJ Taborville’s 91st annual gymnastic exhibition will be held at 9850 North Blvd., Chagrin Falls. Performers will range in age from 3 to 77. Czech food will be served beginning at noon. There is a $5 donation at the gate for those over 12. Bring a lawn chair or blankets. No coolers, please. For more information, call 440-543-8494.

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Geauga Dems Annual Dinner June 4 The Geauga County Democratic Party will feature former mayor and TV personality Jerry Springer as the keynote speaker at their 2017 annual dinner at the Bainbridge Township Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. A private VIP reception will be held at the home of Terry and Janet Carson prior to the event. For ticket information, email GeaugaDemocrats@gmail.com or call 440836-4060.

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June 6-10, 8:30 a.m. to noon The West Geauga annual TNBA Triple Threat Basketball Camps will be held at West Geauga high and middle schools. Offensive Skills Camp is June 5-9 from 8:30 a.m. to noon for boys and girls entering grades 2 through 9. Boys will play at the high school and girls at the middle school. Cost is $120 and includes a T-shirt and basketball. Mini Dribblers Camp is June 12-15 from 9-11 a.m. at the high school for boy and girls ages 5 to 8. Cost is $80 and includes a ball and T-shirt. Shooting Camp is July 24-27 from 8:3011:30 a.m. at the high school for boys and girls ages 8 to 15. Cost is $100 and includes Stance NBA player socks. For information, call Shane Kline-Ruminski, 440-725-6449 or Jeff Javorek, 440-567-6729. Register at www.TNBABasketball.com.

Native American Fun Shoot June 10 & 11 There will be a Native American Fun Shoot at Geauga Bowmen Archery Club, 12525 Sperry Road in Chester Township. Registration is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and 8 a.m. to noon on Sunday. Shoots are open to all archery classes and to the public with free youth equipment rentals

available. Food and refreshments available. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for cubs. Queen of Hearts and gun raffle tickets are available. For more information, call Jerry Zamrzla at 440-313-8225 or Mike Ballash at 440-2776756.

NAMI Speaker Meeting June 14, 6:30 p.m. Greg Truhan, a certified Crisis Intervention topics instructor for the Ohio Basic Police Academy and a police in-service Crisis Intervention Team training instructor, will be the guest speaker at the Geauga NAMI speaker meeting at Notre Dame Education Center, 13000 Auburn Road, Chardon. Truhan will discuss recent history and development of the Crisis Intervention program and ways it benefits officers, families and individuals. Doors open 6:15 p.m. The event is free of charge. RSVP for light refreshments by June 7 by calling 440-286-6264 or emailing kbidlack@ namigeauga.org.

Tail-Waggin’ Good Time June 15 Geauga County Recorder Sharon C. Gingerich and the Totally Dogs 4-H Club will be hosting their ninth annual Tail-Waggin’ Good Time benefit dinner and silent auction for the Geauga County Dog Shelter and the Geauga County K9 Unit at Century Village Historical Museum in the Lennah Bond Building, Burton Village. Cost is $25 per person for the meal prepared by Guidos Italian Restaurant. Auction donations are appreciated. Drop them off at the Recorder’s Office, 231 Main St., 1C, Chardon. Tickets are now available at the Recorder’s Office or the Geauga County Dog Shelter or by calling Dalene Becka at 440286-4329 or Sandy Cox at 440-285-0779.

West G 30th Reunion June 17, 6-11 p.m. West Geauga Class of 1987 will hold its 30th reunion at Guido’s Generations, 12809 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township. For information or to RSVP, email westgeauga1987@gmail.com. Other weekend activities include The Chesterland Tavern on June 16 at 7 p.m. and a tour of West Geauga High School at 10:30 a.m. June 17. No RSVP required.

Rock and Rummage Sale June 22-24 Come one come all to the Geauga County Democratic Women’s Caucus “Rock and Rummage� sale at Democratic Headquarters located at 12420 Kinsman Road, Newbury. Hours are Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. There See Events w Page 5

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CAMPUS CHATTER Danielle Armbruster and Kristina Zerbe, both of Chester Township, were named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Belmont University. Gavin Shaner, of Russell Township, has been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2017 semester at Nazareth College. Shaner is majoring in nursing. West Geauga High School sophomore Bryan Rego was among 26 student winners of the Governor’s Awards for Excellence in

Church from page 1 Race, gender equality and social justice have always been important to the congregation, Bricker-Thompson said. He said it's “a very progressive, inclusive congregation.” The congregation has been including gay and lesbian congregants since 1992, the reverend said, adding there's also a transgender group that meets at the church. Bricker-Thompson's priorities for his congregation are to make it welcoming, diverse and for it to grow spiritually in the community. There's been a resurgence in the congregation with younger families joining. There's

Environmental Protection Research during State Science Day at The Ohio State University on May 13. He won first place in his grade category for his project: “Ingestion of Microplastic Debris by Perca Flavescens (yellow perch) in Lake Erie: Is This a Problem?”

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Bobby Kelly, a member of West Geauga high school’s class of 2017, graduated from Lakeland Community College on May 13 with an associate degree. He will begin his junior year in the fall at DePaul University in Chicago. been a lot of revitalization, he said. Bricker-Thompson said he is trying to make the church “a little more experiential so more children can take part.” To that end, the church is going to have a one-week retreat for those attending high school and a one-weekend retreat for the younger children, he said. The reverend also wants to have “youth and children doing things out in the community.” Bricker-Thompson said he views himself as a shepherd looking over his flock, adding spiritual leaders should do a lot of listening. “(Their) role is to invite everyone's voices to be heard,” he said. Once you know what direction the congregation wants to move to, the spiritual leader can direct the congregation there, Bricker-Thompson said.

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Events from page 4 will be a pop up record store with many 78 and 45 records available. For information, call Catherine Whitright, 440 286-3730.

LGRC Golf Outing June 22 Lake-Geauga Recovery Center will hold its 13th annual golf outing at Wicked Woods Country Club, 14085 Ravenna Road in Newbury Township. Register online at www.lgrc.us or by phone to Gail at 440-205-2671.

West Geauga Kiwanis is sponsoring the annual Independence Day parade. The theme is “K-9s Who Serve.” Grand marshal is Ranger Denise Weisbarth and her faithful companion, Sniper. Registration forms are available online at WGKiwanis.org. For more information, call parade chairperson Tammy Randall at 440-364-6037 or email Tammy_Randall@yahoo.com.

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

West G 50th Reunion June 23 Graduates of West Geauga Class of 1967 will be honored at the annual West Geauga Alumni Banquet. Current contact information is needed. For more information on the gala event, call Evelyn Bayzath, West Geauga Alumni Association, 440-338-3930, or former classmates: Tom O’Brien, 440-343-6743 or Linda Bercheck Domonkos, 444-338-6725.

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Chester Township: June 7, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission; June 8, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees; June 12, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals. All meetings are held at the Township Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted. Russell Township: June 5, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals; June 7, 1 p.m., Board of Trustees; June 12, 7 p.m. – ORC 511 Park District; 7 p.m. – ORC 1545 Park District, The West Woods Nature Center. Meetings are held at the Fire-Rescue Station, 14810 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted. West Geauga BOE: June 12, 7 p.m., regular meeting, BOE community room, 8615 Cedar Road.

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GEAUGA WEST LIBRARY The Geauga West Library is at 13455 Chillicothe Road. For more information or to register for programs or story times, call 440729-4250 or visit GeaugaLibrary.net.

Summer Reading Kickoff June 8, 7 p.m. Join Sue the Bubble Lady and her fantastic bubble creations. Summer storytimes, with the theme of “Build a Better World,� begin the week of June 12.

Recycle Fun June 15, 7 p.m. Youth ages 5-12 may join the GeaugaTrumbull Solid Waste Management District to learn all about recycling. Includes a story, games, prizes and craft.

Teddy Bear Yoga June 19, 10 a.m. Youth ages 3-5 will enjoy 45 minutes of relaxing yoga complete with stories. Babara Paulett-Long, occupational therapist and certified kids’ yoga teacher, leads kids through gentle postures. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel. Teddy bears are welcome.

house. Make a craft to share, win prizes and have fun.

Build a Better Teen Programs Teens entering grades 6-12. Build a Better Candy Bar: June 14, 1 p.m. Build a Better Miniature Garden: June 21, 1 p.m. Build a Better Tea Tasting: June 28, 1 p.m.

June Tea Party June 3, 2 p.m. Enjoy tea and treats while celebrating past trendsetting women of the Western Reserve.

Exercise Benefits for Arthritis June 8, 7 p.m. Exercising and staying active can delay or help prevent many diseases and disabilities including diabetes, arthritis and heart disease. Presented with experts from UH Geauga.

Build a Better World June 14, 7 p.m. Make natural household cleaning products, including glass cleaner, degreaser and disinfectant.

Pajama Yoga June 21, 7 p.m. The program is similar to Teddy Bear yoga, but for older children ages 6-9. Pajamas are welcome.

Earn Your Hard Hat June 29, 7 p.m. Partnering with Habitat for Humanity, families will learn what goes into building a

Summer Fun Cards June 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Make summertime birthday, thinking-ofyou and note cards. Bring double-sided tape, sharp scissors and a bone folder to make creases. Materials fee is $10.

Card-Making Techniques Group June 27, 7-8:45 p.m.

SCHOOLS Grant-In-Aid-Program The Omega Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, a society of women educators in Geauga County, is offering a grant-in-aid to a

female student who is entering her senior year in college and majoring in education. The applicant must be a graduate of a Geauga County high school. The deadline for completed applications is July 17. Interested applicants should contact Mrs. Deborah Hofstetter, Grant-in- Aid Committee, Delta Kappa Gamma, P.O. Box 313, Chardon, OH 44024.

RELIGION The CafĂŠ June 2, 9:30 a.m. Join others from St. Anselm Church at Arabica Coffee House, 12626 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township. Buy a cup of coffee and a muffin, share your thoughts on the blessings in your life and talk with others from St. Anselm Church. All are welcome.

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Josephine Petkovsek recently moved her agency, Travel Encounters, to Chester Township.

Travel Agency Makes Chesterland New Home BY JOHN KARLOVEC NEWS@CHESTERLANDNEWS.COM

After calling Chardon home for 16 years, Travel Encounters has a new home in Chester Township. The full-ser vice leisure agency has moved into Suite F inside the Citizen's Bank building at 8442 Mayfield Road. “It’d be nice to be able to tap into the Chesterland market because there are a lot of people here who could benefit from our services,� said agency owner Josephine Petkovsek, an Italian travel specialist, adding she moved to Chester in order to be closer to her mother, who lives in Parma, after her father passed away last year. “Unfortunately, when we’re at that part of our lives, we have to make those decisions,� she said. “We come from a very tight family.� Petkovsek said she built her business from nothing and earned every client. “When you do that, you not only have a financial investment, but an emotional investment in your business, because is really becomes yours when nothing is handed to you,� she said. “Our market focus is families, couples and individuals seeking knowledgeable travel counselors. Because we are a small business, we seek to provide personalized travel consulting, in a boutique style environment. Each client receives individual attention and recognition.� Travel Encounters agents are specialists in cruising and Caribbean and European travel. Agents have been trained by Sandals — an operator of all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean and internationally — to sell its product and Travel Encounters has earned the Certified Sandals Agency title. “Our honeymoon couples receive specialized attention and custom service,� Petkovsek said. “We consider all aspects of honeymoon planning such as budget, needs and desires.� Travel Encounters also has earned from Apple Vacations the “Golden Apple Agency� recognition for reliable and qualified servicing of their products. “As a native of Italy, I have lived and traveled there many times. I speak fluent Italian as well as Spanish. I specialize in arranging independent and escorted tours throughout Italy as well as many other European destinations,� explained Petkovsek, who continually reinforces her knowledge attending edu-

cational seminars and specialist courses in river cruising through Europe, Caribbean and domestic destinations. “These benefit me to provide you with the most current trends in the travel industry,� she said. “Your confidence in me as a travel professional is rewarding. Now more than ever we strive to meet the industry’s changing demands.� Petkovsek explained her passion for culture turned into a love of travel. She has united into the challenge of owning a part of an industry she has come to enjoy. “Service is the priority at Travel Encounters. We will use our knowledge gained from personal travel and continuing education to establish a reputation of undeniable customer satisfaction,� Petkovsek said. “Our goal is to provide you with value conscious products, presented in a pleasant environment. We invite you to visit our office and to experience the unique atmosphere that we offer.� If you are planning a trip and would like more information, give Travel Encounters a call at 440-729-2142 or email Petkovsek at josephine@travel-encounters.com. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Evening hours and Saturdays are by appointment. You can also visit www.travel-encounters.com.

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SENIOR NEWS & EVENTS Young of Heart June 2, noon St. Anselm Young of Heart will be at the parish center. Bring abrown bag lunch. Dessert and beverage will be provided. Speaker Pat Rullo will present “What Seniors Must Know.” The group’s annual birthday party for members only will be on June 23 in St. Anselm’s Kelly Hall. Lunch will be served at noon followed by musical entertainment by the Sweet Adelines. For reservations, call Linda at 440-338-1981 by June 19. “Corkscrews & Carafes”: Ashtabula Wineries & Covered Bridges tour has been planned for July 18. There will be a guided tour of the bridges, wine tasting at Ferrante Winery followed by a tour, tasting and lunch at Grand River Cellars Winery. The trip will conclude with a guided tour of the historic Steele Mansion in Painesville. Cost is $85 ($88 for non-members). Call Jeri for reservations, 440-729-2239.

West Geauga Senior Center 12650 West Geauga Plaza, Unit #4, Chester, 440-729-2782. Health Fair June 9, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Step Into Good Health at the West Geauga Senior Center. A variety of professionals and programs will be available, including: Department on Aging’s Chore and Home Maintenance and Out of County Medical, Chardon Smile Center, Genoa, hChoices – Wellness Kiosk Information and Heinen’s Health and Wellness. University Hospitals Geauga Medical (EMS) will offer free screenings for blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol. Light refreshments will be served, or, for a $3 donation, join for breakfast before or after the fair. Call 440-729-2782 for more information, or to reserve a breakfast spot by June 2.

Book Club June 12, 1 p.m. Join for a discussion of “A Spool of Blue Thread “ by Anne Taylor at Geauga West Library.

Becoming Geaugan June 5, 1 p.m. Geauga County historian Bari Stith will present “Becoming Geaugan” at the Chardon Senior Center. She will talk about the history and cultural traditions that differentiate the county community from the rest of Ohio. Call Melissa Wheeler at 440-2792126 to register.

AARP Smart Driver Class June 15, 11:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. West Geauga Senior Center will host an AARP Smart Driver class. Preregistration begins at 11:15 a.m. Class begins at 11:30 a.m. and continues again at 12:30 p.m. after a half hour lunch break. Bring a bagged lunch or order lunch by June 5. Suggested donation is $5. Cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for nonmembers. Class fee is payable the day of course. Registration required; call 440-729-2782.

Memory Mats with Ava Thomas June 16, 11 a.m. Gilmour Academy student Ava Thomas will demonstrate how to make Memory Mats, a personalized do-it-yourself placemat with pictures and phrases that act as memory cues for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. The product also serves as a conversation starter for visitors and caregivers. Class will be held at the West Geauga Senior Center. Spots are limited. Call 440-729-2782 to register. Call by June 5 if transit is needed or to join for lunch.

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

CHESTERLAND NEWS

Clean Up Day Set for June 3 Chester Township Board of Trustees has scheduled a Clean Up Day for June 3 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dumpsters will be located at the old Chester School property on Chillicothe Road at intersection of Chillicothe and Seminary roads. Items can be taken there for disposal at no charge. Chester Township Road Department personnel will be on hand to assist with the unloading of unwanted items, and the police department will control traffic. Residents using this opportunity to dispose of their household discards must observe the following guidelines: • Must bring driver’s license as proof of residency. • Limit of one (1) truck or trailer load per address. One ton maximum capacity truck. Maximum trailer length is 10 feet. • All trucks and trailers must be covered

with a tarp per Ohio State Law. • All children must remain in vehicles. • No concrete, stone, rocks or logs. • No liquids, 55 gallon drums or paint cans, hazardous or restricted materials. • No roofing or construction debris. • No yard waste (grass, leaves, stumps or twigs). • No automotive parts of any kind, including body parts. • Car and light duty truck tires off the rims will be accepted. The limit is eight (8) tires per household. • Oil tanks must have large holes in the bottom to assure they are empty. No paint, oil, oil filters or any other materials of this type will be accepted. Chester Township reserves the right to refuse any and all kinds of suspicious materials.

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Road Department By a majority vote, trustees approved $48,980 to purchase a replacement for the township’s outdated crack-seal machine. The board chair will issue a letter to the Geauga County Engineer authorizing an estimate to

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New Business Fiscal Office Craig Richter presented a study of the township waste hauling contracts and recommended changes to the services that will result in an expected $5,800 per year savings.

Parkside Park By a majority vote, trustees approved an after-the-fact order of $1,050 to Farinacci Landscape for preparing the baseball field. The board also discussed the cost of electrical utility service; no action was taken.

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Ongoing Items Trustees reviewed the forms section of the updated township policy manual project and discussed preparations to host the July 12 Geauga Township Meeting at Patterson’s Fruit Farm. Trustee Kinney provided updates on preparations for the Memorial Day ceremony and the Lions project for the new town hall sign and monument, which is on schedule and expected to be completed by month’s end, weather permitting. Prepared by W.L. Bud Kinney, Trustee

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Schools from page 1 Treasurer Karen Penler presented an updated five-year budget forecast that showed current total enrollment at about 1,900 students in kindergarten through 12th grade, which is down 60 students from 2016. In comparison, the total enrollment figure from 2005 was 2,511. Based on current projections, the total school enrollment will dip to 1,738 in 2021. “It’s difficult to project accurate enrollment figures,� Penler cautioned. “We can base it on available birth rate statistics, but open enrollment numbers are more difficult to project.� She said she is pleased with the current board of education’s stance on stabilizing open enrollment figures. Penler noted that in her five year projections, the current budget carr yover of $11,886,764 will be spent down over time until 2021, when a $2,770,150 deficit would occur if no new revenue money was obtained. Included in her projections was the $3.7 million emergency levy that passed this year and a renewal levy of $2.35 million passed by 2020. Other assumptions she made when preparing the budget include a 2-percent increase in salaries, in line with the current contract, and 3- to 5-percent increases in purchased services to accommodate students with special needs. She noted healthcare expenses will need to be addressed. “The state’s biennium budget is not finalized, but it shows a $163,000 reduction in our foundation funding guarantee, based on our decreased enrollment,� Penler said. Penler also noted the school has reduced some expenditures to manage its budget of about $26 million. These include using longterm substitutes for teachers on extended leaves, and reductions in personnel in transportation and food services. She said 74 percent of the budget is in salaries and benefits.

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“As a district, we spend a total of about $2.4 to $2.6 million per month,� she explained. Board member Ben Kotowski remarked the district may have to ask voters for new levy money of up to 5 mills. In other business, former Russell Township Park Board member Charlie Butters presented a handcrafted wooden jewelry box to student Olivia Percharka for her help in updating the park board’s website. “After I made a presentation on the park’s need for an updated website, she emailed me with 20 suggestions,� Butters said. “I responded that she could take it on and I didn’t care what she did as long as it was legal. She took a huge load off the park district. I wanted to make the point that we have a talented pool of students here.�

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CLASSIFIEDS MOTORCYCLES 2007 Honda Shadow, candy apple red, 600cc, 12,000K, excellent condition $3100. Also 2007 Baron Scooter, blue, 150cc, Honda engine, 1,200mi, very good condition $1100, call 440286-3295.

5.5� Cherry crown molding at $4 per foot, 100 foot minimum, call 440-221-0649. Steel toolbox, 40� long, 24� wide, 24� deep, $35. 24� wood extension ladders $45 each. Call 440-968-3633.

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CHAGRIN FALLS 44023: Community Garage Sale at Lorien Woods and Lucky Bell Lane, Friday 6/2 and Saturday 6/3 at 8a-4p. Participating Streets: Lucky Bell Ln, Greenway Tr, Lost Lakes Tr, Weathertop Ln, Cumberland Tr, Firwood Ln. RUSSELL: Moving Sale June 1, 2, 3 from 9a5p, Furniture, tools, collectibles, household items, garden tools, too much to list at 14505 Chilicothe Rd. CHESTERLAND: Saturday 6/3 & Sunday 6/4 from 9am-2pm, Queen size bed, sports memorabilia, household items at 12867 Opalocka Dr. If you need to have a moving sale, estate sale or garage sale, call Kathy Willis at 440729-2790 for assistance. Experienced. References available. We are now doing partial estate buyouts.

FOR RENT Middlefield: 2 bedroom duplex, non-smoking, no pets, laundry hook-up, deck with large yard, security deposit required, call 440-6365747.

Neighborhood Garage Sale! June 1-3 9AM?, Vernon Drive, Parkman (Grand River Estates), Antique Pump Organ, Furnishings, Antique Collectibles, Exercise Equipment.

Middlefield Village: 2br ranch Duplex, appliances, remodeled, No pets, nonsmoking, w/d hookup, shed, no garage, VNC, $650, call 440548-8087.

Parkman: Garage sales June 1-3, Vernon Drive (Grand River Estates off Route 422, Parkman, Ohio), Big Green Egg, collectibles, furniture.

PETS & ANIMALS Indian Runner Duck, One year old drake, $10.00. Olde English Southdown lambs, ewes $350 each, males $150 each. Call 440-283-5357.

REAL ESTATE Thompson Twp: one acre lot, scenic, gently sloped, wooded, very quiet side street, $15,900. Call 440-298-0708. LOT FOR SALE, NEWBURY. 3 wooded, buildable acre lot. Very scenic! $44,900 Call 440-289-0708.

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Need someone to come to your home to care for your loved one? Shopping, light housework, cooking? Please call 440-749-2202 Mary Ann (retired from Cleveland Clinic health care) Joe Eicher: doing roofing, siding, remodeling, cleanout houses. We do most anything. Call between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. 440813-4272. No answer, leave message. Will remove small tree stumps, $40 each, call Robert 440-286-5065. Offering special discounts for interior and exterior painting and staining this season. 18 years experience. Professional and insured. Call Dan, 440-342-4552. John’s Plumbing: Affordable and reliable. Water heaters, toilets, faucets, drain cleaning, gas lines, sump pumps, well tanks. 440-285-0800.

WANTED TO BUY Riding lawn mowers, snow blowers, farm tractors, construction equipment, call 440352-7372.

East Claridon: Rt 322/Rt 608, Efficiency (kitchen, bath, living/bedroom combination), has stove and refrigerator, No dogs, No smoking - $365/mo + electric - 440-478-2408.

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FOR SALE Oak dining room table and 4 chairs $75, large china cabinet $100, cherry wood bunk beds with matresses $50. Call 440-476-7975. Shoes, muck boots, poly wagons, Immergood ice cream freezers, Dac minerals, Dewalt lights, at Countryside Harness, 16506 Tavern Rd, Burton 440-834-4640.

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