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Grendell Blames ‘Fake News’ for Problems Judge Testifies Before Ohio House Committee in Support of Park Legislation BY KATHY LYNN GRAY NEWS@CHESTERLANDNEWS.COM The Geauga County probate judge immersed in a battle over control of a township park district told an Ohio House committee June 7 his opponents are manufacturing “fake and false news” to muddy the issue. Testifying before the House Government Accountability and Oversight Committee, Judge Tim Grendell blasted media editorials against him as “simply lies” as he answered questions about legislation that would increase the authority probate judges have over park districts.
The legislation, House Bill 218, was introduced in May by Rep. Bill Seitz, (R-Cincinnati) after an attempt to include it in the state’s biennial budget bill failed. Last Wednesday was the second committee hearing for proponents to testify. Opponent testimony had not been scheduled as of that day, according to committee chair Rep. Louis W. Blessing III, (R-Colerain). The bill stems from a threeyear fight between Grendell, the Chester Township Park District board and the Chester Township trustees. The five-member park district board manages Parkside Park. Under Ohio law, the county pro-
bate judge has the power to both create a park district and appoint and remove park board members. But Grendell, who has been in office since 2011, has been accused of overstepping that authority by authorizing an investigation into the Chester park board’s finances and the township trustees’ financial responsibility to the park board. Both the Ohio Supreme Court and the 11th District Court of Appeals have weighed in on the issue in separate court rulings. Last year, the Supreme Court ruled that probate judges have “the inherent authority” to investigate park district operations. Last week, in contrast, the appeals
court vacated several of Grendell’s orders against the trustees. Seitz introduced H.B. 218 to “codify and clarify” the Supreme Court’s ruling, he testified last week before the House oversight committee. His bill would expand a probate judge’s powers over township and county park districts, allowing the judge to investigate park district matters and order a person to become a party to a proceeding, according to a legislative analysis. On June 7, Grendell testified that current Ohio law makes probate judges “ultimately responsible” See Grendell w Page 6
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Appeals Court Tosses Out Two More Grendell Orders in Chester Park District Case See Page 4
Russell Trustees OK Raising EMS Rates See Page 9
BY AMY PATTERSON AMY@GEAUGAMAPLELEAF.COM The Geauga County Department on Aging is renewing their two-year request to fund in-home care services provided to qualifying Geauga seniors. The budget, which allots a maximum of around $400,000 per year, is the same they have operated under in the past, and allows each senior served two two-hour visits per week from a qualified home care provider. Department on Aging Director Jessica Boalt reaffirmed to commissioners at the June 6 meeting her department consistently provides services while using only 7580 percent of its annual budget, which is provided through a tax levy. “We try to be very respectful of the funds we receive,” Boalt said after the meeting. “And that we are staying on top of the programs that we administer.”
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Chester firefighters prepare to enter the search and rescue training trailer Saturday, sizing up the second level of the trailer before they begin.
Firefighters Endure Rigorous Training in Search & Rescue BY GWEN COOPER NEWS@CHESTERLANDNEWS.COM
Ideally, Chester Township firefighters undergo training exercises each shift they work, said Fire Chief John Wargelin. But, on June 2, they donned their full gear and trained in a dark, hot, stuffy cramped, two-
story trailer with unseen hazards that could test even the meddle of men and women who chose fire/rescue as their career. Joining them were firefighters from Munson and Gates Mills, communities they often work with because of an automatic mutual aid system. Firefighters from these three
communities were also trying out their new self-contained breathing apparatus, or air packs, in extreme conditions. The three communities obtained the new SCBAs from a FEMA grant they jointly applied for and received. “In a city department, there See Firefighters w Page 15
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TOWN CRIER 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.
Geauga Dems Mobilize and Organize June 15 The Geauga County Democratic Party will host its monthly spaghetti dinner served with a hot topic at the Geauga County Democratic Headquarters and Social Hall, 12420 Kinsman Road, Newbury. The after dinner topic of discussion will be “Bringing the Main Street Initiative Home.� The Main Street Initiative is laser focused on providing direct support to local candidates and staff, including how to how to recruit candidates, message and target voters and change the landscape and tone today’s campaigns. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. for networking, followed by dinner at 6:15 p.m. and the hot topic at 7 p.m. Additional parking is available on the far eastern side of the plaza. For more information, email GeaugaDemocrats@gmail.com or call 440-836-4060.
Free Pancake Breakfast June 17, 8:30-10:30 a.m. The men of Ledgewood Christian Church are sponsoring and hosting a free breakfast for friends and neighbors — come one, come all. Menu consists of pancakes, sausage, salmon patties, juice, coffee and tea. The church is at 8261 Kinsman Road, one-quarter mile west of state Route 306. Ample parking in rear of church.
Hershberger Organic Produce in Middlefield; and Sept. 9 at Maplestar Farm in Auburn Township. Free transportation is available on an air-conditioned minibus that leaves the farmers’ market parking lot in South Russell at 1 p.m. The tours are free and approximately an hour and a half plus transportation time. Participants must preregister at the Geauga Fresh Farmers’ Market or by calling Cheryl Hammon at 440-474-9885.
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.
Tails at Twilight June 17, 6:30 p.m. The Tails at Twilight annual summer gala event to benefit the animals of Rescue Village will be held at the shelter located at 15463 Chillicothe Road, Russell Township. Enjoy a night under the stars consisting of food, dancing, an evening tour of the shelter, silent and live auction, wine pull and reverse raffle. Event includes entertainment by magician and illusionist Rick Smith Jr. and an opportunity to meet Greg Murray, local author of “Peanut Butter Dogs.� Limited tickets are available for $150 per person; visit geaugahumane.org. Dress in summer cocktail attire.
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 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 Farmers’ Market Farm Tours June 17, 1 p.m. The Geauga Fresh Farmers’ Market will sponsor three farm tours: June 17 at Harvest Bell Farm in Newbury Township; Aug. 12 at
June 22 Lake-Geauga Recovery Center will hold its 13th annual golf outing at Wicked Woods See Town Crier w Page 5
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Appeals Court Tosses Out Two More Grendell Orders OJC Chair Recommends Seitz Stand-Alone Bill be ‘Reworked’ BY JOHN KARLOVEC NEWS@CHESTERLANDNEWS.COM The 11th District Court of Appeals last week dealt another blow to Geauga County Probate Court Judge Tim Grendell’s continual attempts to exercise jurisdiction over Chester Township Trustees. The court threw out two orders Grendell issued in June 2016: one requiring the township to pay a portion of $42,000 in master commissioner’s fees related to an investigation into Chester Township Park District’s operations and a second vacating a 1993 agreement between the park district and township for management of townshipowned Parkside Park. Judges Patrick McGrath, William Klatt and Sean Gallagher — who all were sitting by assignment on the 11th District — unanimously found on May 30 that Grendell exceeded his jurisdiction, rejecting Grendell’s repeated reliance on a 2016 Ohio Supreme Court decision — State ex rel. Chester Township v. Grendell — concluding a probate court has implied authority to issue orders to enforce the entry creating a park district. It is the second time this year a court has rebuked Grendell’s actions and found they exceeded his limited jurisdiction over park districts. In February, visiting Probate Court Judge John Lohn held Grendell violated the separation of powers doctrine when he ordered civil and criminal investigations into trustees Ken Radtke and Mike Petruziello’s decision not to enter into a new contract with the park district for management of Parkside Park. In the appellate court’s 23-page opinion, Gallagher, who sits on the 8th District Court
of Appeals in Cuyahoga County, said a probate court’s implied powers under ORC Chapter 1545 are not unbridled. “In this regard, it is important to understand what was decided in Grendell and what was not,” wrote Gallagher. The only issue before t he Ohio Supreme Court was whether a probate court “patently and unambiguously” lacked jurisdiction over a specific matter, he noted. “It was not an action to determine whether the probate court possessed jurisdiction over any particular issue,” Gallagher said. Based on the 1984 order creating the township park district and the statutory framework, the appeals court found Grendell did not maintain jurisdiction over trustees and the township. Specifically, the 1984 order did not impose any obligations or duties on either trustees or the township; it merely created the legal entity known as the park district, established its territorial limits and noticed an intent to appoint its original board of park commissioners. “There are no terms of that order to be enforced in perpetuity,” Gallagher said. In addition, the court found while the 1984 order created a separate legal entity, it provided no obligation — statutory or otherwise — for the township to cede ownership of its park lands to the park district. The court also found Grendell did not have jurisdiction to invalidate portions of the arm’s-length management agreement entered into in 1993, nor did he have the authority to impose the costs of the probate court-appointed master commissioner — appointed to review the park commissioners’ conduct — on the township, an “unrelated political entity.” Gallagher further held a court cannot create its own jurisdiction and that a probate
court’s continuing jurisdiction under ORC Chapter 1545 is narrow. “Importantly, the probate court’s continuing jurisdiction is limited to certain acts or questions involving the park district’s board of commissioners or over the commissioners themselves as it relates to the court’s power to appoint and remove,” Gallagher said. “There are no statutory sections providing the probate court with (1) a general supervisory power over park district matters or (2) any additional jurisdiction over a party or entity other than the park district’s board of commissioners.” Added Gallagher, “More simply stated, the legislature has not provided the probate court with a general grant of fiduciary oversight over the park district.” Once Grendell concluded removal of the park commissioners was unnecessary based on the master commissioner’s report, the inquiry should have ended, the appellate court said. “No other action was authorized by the legislature, and the township is not a party over which the probate court has continuing jurisdiction — the township has no authority to remove or appoint any of the commissioners,” Gallagher said.
Legislative Update Kim Laurie, budget/fiscal director and county liaison for the Geauga County Probate Juvenile Court, said Grendell simply relied on the Supreme Court’s decision in issuing his orders. Laurie pointed out the court, in its decision, noted the master commissioner determined that “certain activities by the township trustees frustrated the purposes for which the park district was created.” “The appellate court acknowledged that ‘the probate court judge (Grendell) acted
with good intentions,’ and as it is the responsibility of all courts to interpret the law as written, one can only conclude that the contradictory opinions of so many judges can be directly attributed to the vague nature of current law,” Laurie said. “This is precisely the reason that the bill introduced by (state) Rep. Bill Seitz should be passed because it would more clearly explain probate court authority regarding Chapter 1545 park districts.” Last month, Seitz introduced House Bill 218 as a stand-alone bill after the Ohio House Finance Committee removed a similar proposal from the biennial budget bill being considered by state legislators. Seitz’s bill, among other things, would grant a probate court broad authority to: • “Investigate matters involving the park district either through a court hearing or through a special master commissioner . . . if a written request is made to the court by a majority of the board of park commissioners.” • “Tax the cost of proceedings, including special master commissioner investigation fees, as court costs to be assessed by the court in its discretion.” • “[O]rder that a person become a party to a proceeding concerning a park district if the person’s presence as a party is necessary to enable the court to make a decision fairly and effectively in the proceeding.” In addition, the bill would permit the court to designate any person a “party” and would provide that a township or other entity that submits an application to create a park district is a party in perpetuity, “unless otherwise designated by the court.” A probate court would not be authorized under the bill to “take any action that infringes upon any rights of an individual or organization” that are protected by the U.S. or Ohio constitutions. See Court w Page 6
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Town Crier from page 3 Countr y Club, 14085 Ravenna Road in Newbury Township. Registration entitles golfers to 18-holes of golf, lunch, dinner and a golf cart. Golfers will also enjoy contests, raffle prizes, a 50/50 raffle and a Chinese auction. Hole in one prize is a new car courtesy of Junction Auto Register online at www.lgrc.us or by phone to Gail at 440-205-2671. All event information including sponsorship opportunities can be found on the website.
Geauga Ice Cream Social June 22, 6 p.m. Geauga County Farm Bureau will host its annual ice cream social, with American Red Cross Blood Drive, at Junction Buick GMC, 12423 Ravenna Road, Chardon. Enjoy grilled hot dogs and ice cream for all members of the family as well as donate blood to save lives. There will be drawings, music, member benefit updates and a bounce house. The event is free to Farm Bureau members and children under 5; non-member fee is $5 per person and Our Ohio Supporters are $2. RSVP by June 19 to Geauga County Farm Bureau; call 440-437-8700 or email at nefarmbu@fairpoint.net.
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ples golf outing. Arrive at course no later than 1 p.m. for 1:30 shotgun start. Format is man/woman nine holes alternate shot on front nine and scramble on the back nine with two couples per tee. Event includes floating green, skill shots, mystery hole and more. Cost is $70 per couple and includes golf, cart and prizes and picnic dinner, beer and pop after the round. Money and registration due by June 19. Call the pr0 shop at 440466-4044.
Bloodmobile June 28, 2-7 p.m. An American Red Cross blood drive will be held at Mayfield Church, 7747 Mayfield Road, Chester Township. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. For more information, call 1-800-7332767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org.
CCOC Networking Event June 29, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Join the Chesterland Chamber of Commerce for a night of networking at Bada Bing Pizza, 12617 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. The event is free. The free event is sponsored by Bob Piecenski of Bada Bing Pizza. RSVP by June 27 to the Chamber office, 440729-7297, or email katherinemrazek@gmail.com.
June 23 Anyone who attended Chester, Russell and West Geauga schools is invited to attend the 137th annual alumni reunion at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 11900 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. Social time will start at 5 p.m. followed by a buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person. There will be a cash bar and “split-the-pot� raffle. The West Geauga class of 1967 will be honored for its 50th anniversary. Classmates celebrating 55, 60, 65 and 70 years will be honored as well. Entertainment will follow dinner. Prepaid reservations must be received by June 16. Questions? Call Linda Barnes Gifford at 440-729-2932.
Monthly NAMI Hikes June 24, 10 a.m. to noon Monthly NAMI hikes explore the Geauga Parks with easy, scenic strolls. Learn more about NAMI, make friends in the mental health community and get involved. A brief hike led by a NAMI board member from 10-11 a.m. will be followed by light refreshments and a presentation at the park pavilion from 11 a.m. to noon. The first hike will take place at Big Creek Park - Maple Grove Shelter, 9160 Robinson Road, Chardon. RSVP to Elizabeth at ejohnson@namigeauga.org or call 440286-6264.
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June 30, 10 a.m. to noon The Food Pantry at Chester Christian Center Church will be open to the community. The pantry is open to anyone who is in need of food. One does not need to be a member of the church to attend. Chester Christian Center is located at 11815 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.
Register For Parade 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. The parade begins at 11 a.m. at St. Anselm Church parking lot and ends at West Geauga High School. Participants entering a float or car must arrive no later than 10 a.m. Judging begins at 9:30 a.m. prompt. For more information, call parade chairperson Tammy Randall at 440-364-6037 or email Tammy_Randall@yahoo.com.
WG Class of ‘67 Parade Participants All members of the West Geauga High School senior class of 1967 are invited to join Tom O’Brien and Bob Painter to ride on or walk with their antique fire trucks in the West Geauga Kiwanis Independence Day Parade to celebrate their 50 year anniversary of graduation. The group will gather at St. Anselm’s parking lot at 10 a.m. for the parade that starts at 11 a.m. and ends at the high school. For more information, call Tom at 440343-6743 or Bob at 440-478-3735.
Celebrate the Solstice with Nature’s Perfect Food The official start of summer is only a week away as the summer solstice is on June 21. That is the when we here in the Northern Hemisphere enjoy the most hours of sunlight in one day for the year. If we’re going to be going through the longest day of the year we need our energy. That’s where Bada Bing Pizza comes into play. How do you expect to make it through such a long, hot day without the proper nourishment for your body? Visit Bada Bing and owner Bob Piecenski will make sure you get the pizza, wings, salad or pasta you need to make it through this year’s summer solstice. While you are at Bada Bing, Piecenski,
a.k.a. The Face of Chesterland, has a great deal. Anyone with a catering order of $300 or more will be entered to win a one-time $500 scholarship from Bada Bing. Orders must be in by July 1. Ordering from Bada Bing’s scrumptious catering menu will ensure you have a great graduation party and maybe even end up earning you a scholarship. If any nonprofit group is interested in setting up its own donation day, contact The Face of Chesterland at 440-729-9300. Bada Bing is located at 12617 Chillicothe Rd. in the Drug Mart plaza and can also be reached at badabingchester.com or followed on Twitter @BadaBingChester.
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for park districts within their jurisdiction but does not clearly lay out how judges can deal with noncompliance of Ohio law or third-party interference in park district oversight. He said H.B. 218 would give probate judges “the necessary framework to ensure that local park districts comply with Ohio law.” He also noted the Ohio Probate Judges Association has voted to support the bill if it is amended to apply only to township park districts rather than county park districts as well. Oversight Committee Member Rep. Keith Faber (R-Celina) questioned Grendell about the necessity of the change in Ohio law, asking whether probate court was the correct authority to handle park district matters. “Would it be better to remove this duty to an executive branch?” Faber said. “Isn’t this an area where the judicial branch role gets mixed into an executive-type branch?” Grendell answered the Supreme Court decision in the park district case indicated the probate court’s power “rings hollow” if it has the authority to appoint park board members but not to investigate park matters. Also testifying in favor of H.B. 218 were attorney Stephen W. Funk, who represented Grendell in the Supreme Court case, and Joe Weiss, a Chester Township Park Board member since 2012. Funk urged the legislators to “define the scope of the jurisdiction” of probate judges regarding park districts by statute. “The General Assembly can ensure that
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from page 4 Seitz’s bill also features provisions providing a “probate court shall not impede or interfere with the daily operations of a park district” and any actions taken under the proposed law would be “limited to injunctive relief or a declaratory judgment.” HB 218 was assigned to the Government Accountability and Oversight Committee, on which Seitz sits. On May 31, Seitz offered sponsor testimony on his bill, urging committee members to expand a probate judge’s powers before another conflict arises. “It is necessary, now, to ensure the judicial and constitutional framework is in place to protect Ohio parks and those that are entrusted with its daily operations,” Seitz said in his written testimony. But Clermont County Probate Court Judge James A. Shriver, chair of the Ohio Judicial Conference, recommended an OJC
probate courts can effectively carry out their statutory function of ensuring that park districts are both created and operated in a manner that complies with Ohio law,” he said. Committee member Rep. Bill Reineke (R-Tiffin) said he’s received numerous letters opposing the bill. Some argued that it would affect First Amendment rights, which include freedom of speech and freedom to complain about government without punishment. “Nothing in this bill would affect First Amendment rights,” Funk responded, noting the bill specifies that a probate court could not take any action that infringes on those rights. “I don’t think that should be a concern.” Weiss said he supports H.B. 218 because it helps park districts be independent of entities such as township trustees. He said Chester Township trustees “tried to put us out of business” by refusing to provide adequate funding for the Chester park district. The entire park district board supports the bill, he said. Two vocal opponents of the bill, Barb and Dave Partington of Munson Township in Geauga County, also attended last Wednesday’s hearing. Both are trustees for Protect Geauga Parks, an organization created in 2014 to oppose Grendell’s control over both the county and two township park districts in Geauga County. H.B. 218 would affect all the districts. “This judge helped draft this legislation, and he is asking for additional judicial powers,” Barb Partington said after the hearing. “We’re calling that judicial overreach. It’s a lot of power for one person. Why is there a need to change the law now? “
subcommittee redraft Seitz’s bill. In a May 24 email to Shawn Welch, OJC deputy legislative counsel, Shriver expressed concerns about the “specificity of some of the provisions” and believed they should be “reworked.” “I have concern over how court cost are to be assessed. To whom do we assess?” he said. “Also, the court making people a party is concerning. The Civil Rules apply and there is a rule on how that should occur,” Shriver said. “I am also concerned about the court taking on an adversarial role in setting these hearings, adding parties and then hearing the case. Ethical violations?” OJC’s Probate Law & Procedures Committee was expected to discuss Seitz’s bill at its June 5 meeting. On Tuesday, Welch told the Geauga County Maple Leaf the committee did vote to propose changes to the bill, which he was working through. Proponent testimony wass scheduled for 9:30 a.m. June 7, with opponent testimony to be scheduled at a later date.
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Remembering Judge Henry It was six years ago that Geauga County tragically lost one of its most revered public servants. The Honorable Charles E. Henry was the victim of a fatal auto/bicycle accident on that beautiful spring night, which suddenly turned cold in so many ways for so many people. Judge Henry was a humble introvert whose primary aspiration was to do the right thing by the children and families of Geauga County. During his 18-year tenure on the bench as probate/juvenile judge, Judge Henr y introduced the Court Appointed Special Advocate program to Geauga County; he spearheaded the Reclaim Ohio initiative statewide; he incorporated creative dispositional alternatives in his day-to-day rulings; he enabled staff to secure and utilize cutting-edge surveillance and drug testing techniques; he divested the operation of the county youth center to improve treatment services to youth; and his cooperative collaboration resulted in a greatly improved location for the probate/juvenile court and positive, productive relationships with all county agencies and administrators. These are only a few of his accomplishments. Judge Henry was a quiet government servant who felt no need to broadcast what he perceived as simply upholding his judicial oath. He was a fair, impartial and dedicated jurist, in addition to being a loving son, brother, husband, father and a Big Brother. Most important, Judge Henry recognized that the role of a judge is to resolve controversies, not create them.
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His demonstrative example of selflessness, dedication and ethics lives on. Michele Schroeder, Retired CPO Geauga County Juvenile Court
HB218 ‘The Skunk Bill’ It’s back again with a new name. By now many of you have seen House Bill 218. It is nearly identical to language that was just tossed out of the budget bill. There it was called amendment 1793. Well they can call it what they want. You can rename a skunk, it still smells bad. I think this one does too. This bill was introduced May 31 by Geauga County Probate Judge Grendell’s pal Rep. Bill Seitz. I got a chuckle when I read the “Constitutional Disclaimer” at the end of the bill. This bill is so bad it needs to claim that it is constitutional. Sorry, I don’t think so. No, I suspect that instead it is a way to slap citizens with fines or potentially even jail time for criticizing or delving too deeply into park operations and expenditures. It will seek to extract monies from a township(s). It will enable the court to tell a township to refrain from forming its own parks. The Probate judge will become investigator, prosecutor, judge/jury. He will even decide the penalties. It’s summer and you’ve likely got your windows open at night. If that distinct and unpleasant aroma wafts in, just think that if the “Skunk Bill” passes and becomes law, Ohio will smell like that all the time. Dave Partington Munson Township
CHESTER GOVERNMENT UPDATE The Chester Township Board of Trustees meeting on May 25 began with a discussion between the township and representatives from CareWorksComp regarding Chester’s work performance, claims and rates. Because of improving workplace safety performance, Chester will receive refunds over the next three years for 2016 performance as well as two additional years for its 2015 good performance. The board thanks the township employees for their efforts in working safely. Next, Mr. William Godale spoke regarding Chester Township’s filing for motion for order to appear and show cause. Mr. Godale and Chester Township are parties to a 1984 judgment entry order regarding his property at 8216 Mayfield Road that there have been ongoing zoning issues for a number of years. Parkman Township has asked to borrow Chester Township’s brine tanker truck during the summer. The board favors supporting Parkman, but terms and conditions, including risk and liability, need to be defined in order to execute an agreement. A motion approved up to $30,000 for the Geauga County Engineer’s Office to perform crack sealing on 3.67 miles of township roads. Eight residents are in arrears regarding costs for materials associated with drive pipe replacements. Those individuals will be sent letters from the Geauga County Prosecutor’s Office informing them of the actions the board of trustees intends to take, up to and including filing liens for collection. After the fact monies of $4,651.55 were approved for repairs to springs and brakes for the fire department tanker no. 3434. It is not unusual for repairs to be identified when fire trucks are brought in for service. Two
sets of structural firefighting gear were approved at $4,482 for purchase from Warren Fire Equipment and $1,705 to Just Add Water for the purchase of scuba gear for a member of the Chester Fire Department in order to serve on the Geauga County Dive Team. Police Sargent Todd Pocek is leaving the Chester Police Department on July 16. The board thanks Sargent Pocek for his 16 years of service to the township. At the recommendation of Police Chief Mark Purchase, part-time officer Craig Young was appointed to full time. By majority vote, Michael Lauro, who had been ser ving as an alternate, was appointed to as a member of the Chester Township Zoning Commission and trustees thank him and the other applicants for their willingness to serve. Fiscal Officer Craig Richter identified cost savings of more than $5,000 annually by changing solid waste hauling services for Chester Township. A motion to switch to Kimble was unanimously approved and trustees thank Mr. Richter for this great work. A letter to the West Geauga Kiwanis will be sent requesting a donation to support the township flower baskets. Anyone wishing to donate may contact town hall at 440-7297058 ext. 0 or email mlflorentine@chestertwp.org. A recent traffic study completed at the Chester Township Recycle Park indicated an average of 177 cars per day using the facility. A public hearing for the proposed change to Chester’s Zoning Resolution relating to prohibition of growing, processing and sale of medical marijuana will be advertised in the paper. The public hearing is set for June 22 at 7 p.m. Prepared by Ken Radtke Jr., Trustee
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Their services are based on a reimbursement model, which means they only use taxpayer dollars after service has been successfully provided. The services the department handles have also evolved in recent years, with a heavier emphasis on personal care clients having assistance in their homes, including bathing and basic cleaning, twice a week. Assisted living programs can cost thousands of dollars per month, so Boalt and Social Services Coordinator Reba Dykes see the home care program as a way to make nursing homes, in Boalt’s words, “a last resort.� Clients must meet the needs requirements in an in-home assessment. Boalt joked the program won’t provide care if you “decide you just don’t want to sweep the floor,� but it is otherwise available to every resident of Geauga County over 60 who finds themselves unable to perform basic self-care tasks, whether due to physical disability or struggles with mental health or dementia. The program has changed in one aspect — to take pressure off of the levy dollars, the department will soon charge a 25 percent copay for those who can afford it. Seniors already receiving assistance through food stamps or Medicare would not be asked to
pay, but for those whose income disqualifies them from fully subsidized care, their cost would be around $10 per visit, or roughly $20 per week. At the June 1 county commissioners meeting — moved to last Thursday to accommodate the Memorial Day holiday — Deborah Reiter and Ed Ryder of the Geauga County Board of Elections advised commissioners of the upcoming need to purchase new voting machines, a purchase which could total over $1.3 million. The current optical scanning machines, purchased in 2006, are operating with out-ofdate storage technologies and parts that break down and are expensive to replace. Ryder told commissioners the county rented some election equipment during the 2016 general election “just in case anything would happen� to the equipment currently in use, but that renting new equipment is not feasible in the long term due to splitfunding plans that only kick in when equipment is actually purchased instead of leased. The board has worked with Election Systems & Software — one of the largest voting machine manufacturers in the country — for several years, and intends to keep them in mind as they look for new equipment. Reiter pointed out the board is currently only in the planning stages and is likely not to have new machines until 2019, as they may not be permitted to replace voting machines during the 2018 election cycle.
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.
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.
Storytimes Registration for summer 2017 age-group story times and programs is underway.
Summer Reading Programs Sign up for the summer reading program and record the time reading and then turn in a reading log in exchange for tasty and fun prizes. Teens will have a chance at themed gift baskets. Drawings will be held every two weeks. Adults will have chances for prizes, too. Simply read and then submit an entry ever time a book is finished.
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 perfect for the evening time. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel. Teddy bears are welcome.
Earn Your Hard Hat June 29, 7 p.m. Partnering with Habitat for Humanity, families will learn what goes into building a house. Make a craft to share, win prizes and have fun.
Build a Better Teen Programs Teens entering grades 6-12. Build a Better Miniature Garden: June 21, 1 p.m. Build a Better Tea Tasting: June 28, 1 p.m.
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. Learn new card-making techniques. Make a sample to place in a notebook and another to use in a card. Each class is different. Bring double-sided tape, sharp scissors and a bone folder to make creases. Materials fee is $10.
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It’s a Baby Life Run July 23 LIFE Runners International is sponsoring a 5K/10K LIFE run and 1-mile walk to support Birthright Geauga. The race begins from the Birthright Geauga plaza parking lot located at 209 Center St., Chardon. Contact Birthright Geauga at 440-2869711 or go to itsababy.racedirector.com to register or get sponsorship information
Greens for the Greenhouse Aug. 14 Lyndhurst Lumber will host the first annual Friends of WomenSafe golf outing, “Greens for the Greenhouse� Aug. 14 at Fowlers Mill Golf Course, 13095 Rockhaven Road in Chester Township. The scramble begins with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Cost is $100 golfers and includes a light breakfast, driving range privileges, soft drinks and/or beer throughout the day, hole games, 50/50 raffle, prizes, lunch and appetizers at the end of the day. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information or to register, call the Friends of WomenSafe at 440-285-3741 or visit www.fows.info.
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West Geauga High School student Lindsey Stanforth is the Hillcrest Insurance Student Athlete of the Year and has received a $500 scholarship. The West Geauga Athletic Department appreciates the continued support of Nick Lorenzo, Bob Patete and Hillcrest Insurance.
The West Geauga High School Class of 2017 commencement ceremony was held June 1 at the Connor Theater in Playhouse Square. One hundred percent of the 173 members of the Class of 2017 completed the necessary graduation requirements.
COMMUNITY MEETINGS Chester Township: June 21, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission; June 21, 6 p.m., Park District, Geauga West Public Library; June 22, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Township Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted. Russell Township: June 19, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals; June 21, 5:30 p.m., Board of Trustees; June 28, 7:30 p.m., Zoning Commission. Meetings are held at the Fire-Rescue Station, 14810 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted. West Geauga BOE: June 26, 7 p.m., regular meeting, BOE community room, 8615 Cedar Road.
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Kiwanis Club of West Geauga awards $8,500 in scholarships to West Geauga seniors (l to r) front row: Kevin Wright, Christina Praprost, Shannon Stanforth, David Sprenger; and back row: Grace Barber, Camryn Heatwole, Marissa Barbieri, Austin Maguire and Alyssa Posante. [Not pictured: Danielle Drockton and Deanna Swinerton.]
Kiwanis Club of West Geauga Honors WG Students RIGHT: West Geauga High School student Jessica Baliker is West Geauga Kiwanis Student of the Month for May. She will be entering the nursing program at Lakeland College Holden Center and hopes to work in a neonatal intensive care unit in her future. BELOW: West Geauga Kiwanis Club Students of the Month at West Geauga Middle School are (l to r) Emma Heim for March, Arman Maksoudian for April, Brinn McCellan for September, Cameron Rogal for May and Abigail Moore for February. They were recognized at a dinner held May 30.
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NEWS BRIEFS LaTourette to Hold District Office Hours State Rep. Sarah LaTourette, R-Chester Township, will hold open office hours in the 76th House District on June 17, from 1-3 p.m. LaTourette will meet with attendees oneon-one at Middlefield Public Library, 16167 E. High St., in the order in which individuals arrive to the office hours. Geauga County Public Library does not sponsor the office hours.
Office Closings The Geauga County Clerk of Courts Auto Title office, 470 Center St., Bldg. 8 in Chardon, and the Clerk of Courts Legal office located in the main Courthouse, 100 Short Court, Chardon, will be closed on July 3 and July 4. Office hours will resume on July 5.
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CV Herb Society Meets June 16, 11 a.m. The Chagrin Valley Herb Society will meet at the Bainbridge Library. Bring a packed lunch. The group will carpool to Holden Arboretum in Kirtland to picnic and tour the gardens. Guests are welcome. To attend, email chagrinvalleyherbsociety@gmail.com. To learn more about CVHS, visit chagrinvalleyherbsociety.org.
Gardens Galore, Art & More June 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Geauga County Master Gardeners are holding a plant sale at Century Village in Burton. Admission and parking are free.Event includes a plant sale, garden art, desserts and tool sharpening for a small fee. Gift cards are available for purchase at Burton Floral and Garden, 13020 Kinsman Road, or The OSU Extension Patterson Center by calling 440-834-4656. Gift cards are valid on Master Gardener created garden art and plants.
Gates Mills Garden Tour June 23 & 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Gates Mills Garden Club is sponsoring its biennial garden tour of private, exclu-
sive gardens within the village. Attendees can also browse through vendor displays featuring a wide variety of unique gardeningrelated items for sale. Tour only tickets are $25 advance sale or $30 at the door. Lunch and tour tickets are $65 and include a buffet luncheon at the Chagrin Valley Hunt Club on Friday. Also available on Friday only is the Grand Tour with lunch at the Chagrin Valley Hunt Club plus mini-motor coach transportation, private guided tour of all the gardens and admission to a bonus garden. Tickets are $125. All tour tickets admit attendees to the gardens on both days. The event will be held rain or shine. All attendees will receive a complimentary raffle ticket with a chance to win an assortment of garden-related items. To order tickets, send a check made payable to Gates Mills Garden Club and mail to PO Box 216, Gates Mills, OH 44040. Lunch and tour and grand tour ticket orders must be received by June 15 or until tickets are sold out. Pick up tickets the day of the tour(s) beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Southwick House, 7580 Old Mill Road, Gates Mills. For further information, visit www.TheGatesMillsGardenClub.com or call 440-423-0286.
FAA Awards Funds to Airport STAFF REPORT The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has awarded funds to three airports in Northeast Ohio, including Geauga County Airport in Middlefield, U.S. Rep. David P. Joyce has announced. Geauga County Airport will receive $341,511 to rehabilitate airport beacons, update its airport master plan study and
wildlife hazard assessments. Also receiving funding is Lost Nation Airport in Willoughby ($855,380) and Northeast Ohio Regional Airport in Ashtabula ($1,085,412). “It is vital that our airport infrastructure maintains a high level of safety and compliance,� Joyce said. “This funding will go a long way to help with airport improvements that will make travel from these airports easier and safer.� The funding comes via the Airport Improvement Program, which uses federal funds on various types of airport infrastructure projects, including runways, taxiways, airport signage, lighting and markings, and which helps to create thousands of jobs, Joyce added.
Tale of Two Constitutions June 13, 6:30 p.m. The next meeting of the Geauga County Tea Party will examine what Americans can do to save the Constitution. Sam Adams will explain how he did it and how the public can as well. Then, Matt Lynch will discuss the Constitution’s Article 5 Convention of the States. Everyone is invited to learn how to preser ve liberty at the West Woods Nature Center, 9465 Kinsman Road in Russell Township.
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POLICE BLOTTER The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Chester Township Police Department May 29 through June 11. In total, the police department handled 201 calls during this 14-day period. ANIMAL PROBLEM June 1 1:53 a.m., Caves Road. I was driving down Caves Road and I saw some alpacas in the yard. Animals were placed back in their paddock. June 7 6:15 p.m., Hovey Drive. Cat in a tree. Cat was safely removed by Chester FD and police officers. DOMESTIC DISPUTE June 2 4:43 a.m., Caves Road. Domestic verbal. Male is leaving. He is intoxicated. Female states he did not hit her tonight but has in the past. He threatened her tonight. Verbal argument. Parties separated. June 3 7:27 p.m., Caves Road. Caller reports his girlfriend is intoxicated. She’s yelling and threatening to throw out their cat. Verbal only. Report taken. HARASSMENT June 6 4:36 p.m., County Line Road. Chagrin Valley Paving, red writing on the side of the truck. The guy on the roller jumped off and caller stated “he looked at my behind.� Caller left the area and would like to speak with an officer via phone. Officer advised. Paving workers yelling at motorists. JUVENILE PROBLEM June 10 4:27 a.m., Sharp Lane. The “hillbilly� looking house across the street, two girls sitting on the street yelling and screaming. LOST PROPERTY May 31 2:40 p.m., Mayfield Road. Subject on post for lost wallet at Caves Road Sunoco. SMOKE IN STRUCTURE June 8 5:09 p.m., Lake Forest Drive. Smoke in
Firefighters from page 1 may be 10 people working on a shift who respond to a house fire,� Wargelin said. “Here, we might only have three. When a call comes in, especially in Geauga County, the next closest community’s fire department is also called out automatically. That makes it important for us to train together. They may have to use our gear, which could be different from theirs.� The lower floor of the specially designed training unit has a tiny kitchen, bedroom and bathroom providing experience in searching and rescuing house fire victims. But, the top level was fraught with dangers for the firefighter, such as holes in the floor, black-out conditions, sudden step downs and a spider web of wires to catch on their gear and ensnare them. “Their only way out when this happens is to remove their air packs and untangle themselves, which is difficult to do in a dark, smoky, burning building where debris may have fallen around them creating a very tight space,� Wargelin explained. “These are hazards firefighters can encounter that put our lives in danger. We have a responsibility to rescue residents, but we also have a responsibility to keep our firefighters as safe as possible.� On site was a separate trailer for rehab to treat firefighters who may become over-
structure; everyone is out of the structure. Source was found to be a record player/cabinet. Item removed from home. SUSPICIOUS May 30 1:18 p.m., Chillicothe Road. Male is parked in vehicle at township hall. He advised male from above is mowing and while he was driving by a rock came in the open window and hit him in the head. He advised he is not injured, but has a red spot where a rock hit him. Refused rescue. Officer advised he would speak with the male moving the lawn. Complainant advised he wanted to make us aware of the situation. May 31 5:33 p.m., West Geauga Plaza. Guy with mohawk hanging out behind building. Male later identified as from Chesterland located near rear of Citizen’s Bank. Male advised he was waiting for a friend to pick him up. Nothing suspicious noted. 8:54 p.m., Chillicothe Road. Male and female hanging out at Giant Eagle. Male in his 30s and female in her 40s. Both parties appear to be jittery. Contact was made with individuals. Both had suspended driver’s licenses and contacted a family member to pick t hem up. Nothing suspicious or criminal was observed. THEFT June 4 4:49 p.m., Sperr y Road. Just north of address three girls and one boy, about 16, are stealing road signs. They took a sign right in front of my house. They are on foot. Persons involved located and arrested. Summons issued. TRESPASSING May 29 8:07 p.m., Caves Road. Neighbor has come to the house several times threatening to sue me because I am playing music. He has been told not to come on the property and refused to leave. He has gone home now. There was no physical exchange between the two neighbors. Caller does not know his name. Report taken.
heated during the training exercise. “We plan for the worst and hope for the best of circumstances,� added Lt. Andy Nagy. Wargelin said the new equipment improves firefighter safety. “Thermal imaging cameras that help us to see inside a dark and smoke-filled structure used to be large and bulky,� he explained. “Now, they are small and more portable and some helmets have it built in, freeing up the firefighter’s hands.� Training, however, remains a key component of safety. “This type of training is more life-like,� Munson firefighter John Farley said. “It’s important to do with new equipment.� “It’s also important to train with other departments and build that level of trust you need in dangerous conditions,� Munson firefighter Ian Osborn added. “Having the same equipment and training is invaluable.� Chester currently employs 40 part-time firefighters, which the chief admitted is a lot of people to train. “I am the only full-time employee,� he added. “I can see a time when we may have to consider making some positions full time, as they did in Bainbridge, where five fulltime positions were added. As larger cities are cutting back on employees, there are fewer young people entering the field. Historically, we have benefited from hiring part-time firefighters who have full-time positions in other communities.�
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CAMPUS CHATTER Ben J. Austin, of Chester Township, graduated with a bachelor of arts in economics and business in the liberal arts. Austin attended Hawken School.
Mateo Gomez, of Chester Township, and Mary Murphy, of Russell Township, were named to the dean’s list at the College of William & Mary for the spring 2017 semester.
Local students graduating from John Carroll University on May 21 include: Sabrina Dolciato, of Russell Township, psychological science; Patrick Drockton, of Chester Township, biology; Gino Iacampo, of Chester Township, sports studies; Kaitlin Krueger, of Chester Township, marketing; Megan Magden, of Chester Township, psychological science; Cameron Miller, of Russell Township, computer science; Shannon Pavsek, of Chester Township, biology; Samantha Sloat, of Chester Township, management; and Kristopher Willis, of Chester Township, psychological science.
Callaway Slusarz, of Chester Township, graduated from Wittenberg University on May 13.
Stephanie Slifka, of Chester Township, graduated from University of Mount Union with a bachelor of science in biochemistry.
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Area students named to the spring dean’s list John Carroll University are: Patrick Drockton, Mitchell Kotheimer, Kaitlin Krueger, Lilly Makee, Sarah Nagy, Rome Ogeto, Shannon Pavsek, Elizabeth Pona, Beau Rossbach and Kelsey Sprenger, all of Chester Township; and Francesca Dolciato, Sabrina Dolciato and Connor O’Brien, all of Russell Township.
Stephen Petersilge, of Russell Township, graduated cum laude from Colorado College with a bachelor’s degree in mathematical economics. Petersilge is a graduate of Hawken School. Emily El Sanadi, of Russell Township, graduated from Grove City College with a bachelor of arts in economics. At the University of Findlay, Emily Mosser, of Chester Township, graduated with a bachelor of science in animal science; and Adam Walters, of Chester Township, graduated with a master of business administration. Toni Lima, of Russell Township, was named to the president’s list at Youngstown State University. Lima is majoring in social work major. Tera Tanski, of Chester Township, an allied health major, was named to Youngstown State University’s dean’s list.
SENIOR NEWS & EVENTS AARP Smart Driver Class
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Young of Heart June 23, noon St. Anselm Young of Heart meet for their annual birthday party in Kelly Hall. This is for members only. Lunch will be served at noon followed by musical entertainment by the Sweet Adelines. For reservations, call Linda at 440-338-1981 by June 20. “Corkscrews & Carafes�: Ashtabula Wineries & Covered Bridges tour has been planned for July 18. The group will see the covered bridges and visit Ferrante Winery, Grand River Cellars Winery and the historic Steele Mansion in Painesville. If interested, call Jeri to be put on a waiting list, 440-7292239.
West Geauga Senior Center 12650 West Geauga Plaza, Unit #4, Chester, 440-729-2782. • Let’s Make Memory Mats: June 16, 11 a.m. Former St. Anselm student Ava Thomas will demonstrate how to make Memory Mats, a personalized do-it-yourself placemat with pictures and phrases that act as memor y cues for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. The product also serves as a conversation starter for visitors and caregivers. Bring a picture of the person the
Memory Mat is meant for, up to five pictures of people who are important to the person that can be cut to fit the mat, and a list of things the person is interested in or has a distinct memory of such as things they like to talk about, hobbies, favorite foods and careers. Call to register; spots are limited. • Historical Leaders: June 21, 11 a.m. Presented by Bella Care Hospice, the group will discuss the importance of some famous leaders. • Senior Scams & APS Awareness: June 23, 11 a.m. Job & Family Services will review warning signs and ways to protect seniors from becoming victims. Learn about frequent scams to be informed and know what to do if someone should approach or has already done so.
Grandparents Day June 28, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring the grandchildren for a fun filled day with the Magical Balloon Dude and Jungle Terry at the Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive in Chardon. The morning will begin in the pavilion with a magic show and balloon twisting demonstration, followed by lunch and an afternoon animal show. Cost is $10 per senior and $5 per grandchild. Children under 2 are free. Send completed registration by June 19 to Geauga Department on Aging, 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, OH 44024.
Senior Lunch and Learn June 30, 12-1:30 p.m. Learn about the Road Scholar Adventures in Life-Long Learning Programs at a free informational session at Chagrin Falls Senior Center 7060 Woodland Ave., in Bainbridge Township. Lunch will served at noon, followed by a speaker from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Register by calling the Chardon Senior Center at 440279-2131.
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Find the Right Father’s Day Gift METROCREATIVE Father’s Day is an annual celebration of fathers and the contributions they make to their families. Dads get their due on Father’s Day, when sons, daughters and wives typically give dad a few gifts to show their appreciation for all he has done for them and how much he means to them. Finding the right Father’s Day gift is not always so easy. No two fathers are the same, so while a silk necktie might bring a smile to one father’s face, such a gift may fall flat with other dads. By asking themselves a few questions in the weeks before their dads’ big day, Father’s Day shoppers can narrow down their options and find gifts that Dad will appreciate.
cook but has never had formal training, enroll him in a cooking class. If Dad loves a local sports team but hasn’t been to a game in years, purchase tickets to a game and go with him to make the day even more special.
Is Dad a techie? Dads with a love for technology are living in the golden age of gadgets. Father’s Day shoppers looking to satisfy their fathers’ love of technology have a host of possibilities at their disposal. Even if Dad is an early adopter who tends to get all the latest gadgets before anyone else, the tech industry evolves so rapidly that you’re bound to find something new on Dad’s wish list that he hasn’t purchased yet.
What are Dad’s hobbies?
Rest and relaxation
Even if your father or husband loves what he does for a living, a gift that indulges one of his favorite hobbies may be just the thing to make this Father’s Day extra special. Outdoorsmen may prefer some new camping or fishing gear, while fathers who have an artistic side may prefer some new paint brushes and canvasses. If Dad’s a car guy, book a day at a nearby racetrack where he can race around the track and embrace his inner race car driver.
Fathers do a lot for their families, and many fathers have hectic daily schedules. Come Father’s Day, Dad may just desire a day when he’s not called on to do anything. Provide this for him by removing many of the responsibilities that can bog your father down. This includes chores that may be tackled on Sundays or even responsibilities that Mom often relies on him to tackle.
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What does Dad need? Sometimes the best gifts are what a recipient needs as opposed to what he wants. If you no longer live at home, ask your mother if there’s anything your father needs that would make his life easier or more enjoyable. If you live at home, pay close attention to your father to see if there’s anything that could lighten his load. For example, if Dad loves spending time in the garden, take a sneak peek at his gardening tools and replace any that have grown dull or rusty.
What does Dad want? For the Dad who doesn’t seem to need anything, consider something he may want that he’s never had before. If Dad loves to
On this special day, Dad may deserve a dinner that stands apart from more routine family meals. A specially cooked meal that the entire family prepares together or a reservation at a favorite restaurant will no doubt bring a smile to Dad’s face. Make sure that the meal includes his favorite foods.
Favorite activity Plan the day around an activity that Dad enjoys. If he’s an avid fisherman, this could mean taking the rods out and spending a few hours seeing what’s biting. Or it may involve attending a ballgame, watching his favorite movie or playing a few rounds of golf. Father’s Day is a special day that many
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fathers would insist is even better when spent with family. Finding the right Father’s Day gift can be challenging. But shoppers who stop to think about their father and what makes the family patriarch happy can unearth a host of gift ideas that Dad is sure to love. Many dads and father figures will attest that Father’s Day is special because they get to spend it with their families.
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CLASSIFIEDS AUTOS & AUTO PARTS
Scuba Gear: Mares Fins Pinna Volo Power Patento channel design small, dive boots size 7, dive knife, call 440-488-5760.
2000 bronze Intrigue parts car $500/OBO, 2007 burgandy Taurus, good condition, good tires & brakes, 145K, $1250/OBO, call 440548-5801.
Dry wall stilts EZ Stride adjustable 24"-40" $100, Bakers scaffold 32"x8 feet $150, compound bow $150, call 440-286-1233.
MOTORCYCLES
2000+ guns in stock, big variety of ammo, Ohio Supply & Tool, 125 State St., Wadsworth OH, 330-335-1506.
1999 Honda GL1500CF Valkyrie Interstate motorcycle black, excellent condition 37,000 miles $4,500.00, call 440-321-0624.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
Business Opportunity Prime Location - General Store Located in Chesterland
Invacare 5000IVC electric homecare bed, exc cond, casters, trapeze mounts installed, simple assembly/breakdown, can deliver in Chesterland, $249. Call 310-722-9623.
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EVENTS VENDORS: St Mark's Lutheran Church in Chesterland will hold an indoor rummage sale on Sept 8 - 9, Vendors are wanted, call Edie at 440-667-5996 or the church office at 440-729-1668, at 11900 Chillicothe Rd, Chesterland.
LOOKING TO RENT Small house with 3 bedrooms on some land, for a few months, family moving from Toledo, great opportunity to rent that house on your property for short term. Call 440-7294134.
FOR RENT 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.
FOR SALE Poly Dump Cart - Push-Tow Convertible with pneumatic tires, capacity 350#, excellent condition, $95, Call (440) 286-4432. Rigid metersaw on stand like new $125, Echo power drive concrete saw $500/OBO, DZTec concrete vidrator $175, Call Dan 440272-5736. Woods Brush Hog for sale, 5-foot, good condition, very light use, $800, Call Karl in Newbury 440-812-3392. Master Bilt Commercial Freezer with shelving, good working condition, asking $1,000, you pick up, call Diane 216-410-1820. Baby clothes girl and toddler clothes boy, only 50 cents each! Call 440-729-4134 for a time to look through them. Steel toolbox, 40" long, 24" wide, 24" deep, $35. Call 440-968-3633.
GARAGE/ESTATE SALES
GRANDMA’S Costume Jewelry Compacts • Perfume Linens • Knickknacks
GRANDPA’S Toys • Trains Coins • Bottles Fishing Lures
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Misc. Collections and Estates
KIRTLAND: Estate Sale June 15 – June 17, from 9a-6p, many lovely items, clothing, summer Chicos, antique tables, lamps, microwave, furniture, Hummel plates, 1966 Honda motorcycle, low prices at 8070 Springer Dr in Kirtland, north of Rt 6 off Rt 306 CHESTERLAND: Saturday only - June 24 from 9:30am-4pm, BABY clothes - birth to size 5, books, toys, furniture, small appliances, tools, decorations, purses, and much more at 12415 Harold Dr. CHARDON: Wilders Mobile Home Park Community Garage Sale 6/22-6/24, from 9a-5p, on Route 6, 1/2 mile west of Auburn Rd. BURTON: 6/15 and 6/16 9am-3pm, and 6/17 9am-1pm (half price day), furniture, small electronics, linens, kitchen items at 14531 Broadwood Dr. CHARDON: Four families - June 9-18 from 9am till ??, furniture, household items, clothes, toys, treadmill, lots of misc at 12804 Chardon-Windsor Rd. CHARDON: 4-Family Garage Sale, June 15,16,17 and June 22, 23, 24 from 9a-5p, Bakers rack, books, rocker, Longaberger, purses, jewelry, reel mower, lots of household and linens, misc at 527 Bear Dr "Wilders".
MIDDLEFIELD: Woodworkers sale, many new clamps, saw blades, router bits, much misc., everything cheap. June 9-10 and June 16-17, from 8a-5p at 14830 Meadowlark Lane. CHESTERLAND: 2-Family Street Sale June 15-17 from 8a-4p at 11982 Laurel and June 15 only 8a-4p at 11945 Laurel, housewares, furniture, tools sports apparel, small appliances, Christmas decor, hair salon items, and more. CHESTERLAND: 6/17-6/18 from 8a-4p, household items, golf equipment, tools, small appliances, vacuums, home theater system, collectibles all at 13064 Marilyn Dr. CHESTERLAND: June 15, 16, 17 from 9am - 1pm, Two-family sale of child & adult clothing & shoes, kitchen items, CD's, movies, misc. at 7802 Cedar Rd. CHESTERLAND: June 15 and 16 from 8a-5p, small appliances, furniture, jewelry, tools, hanging lamp, snow blower, toys, clothing, 1930s GE radio, at 12275 Wedgewood Ln.
VACATION RENTALS
If you need to have a moving sale, estate sale or garage sale, call Kathy Willis at 440-729-2790 for assistance. Experienced. References available. We are now doing partial estate buyouts.
Chautauqua Lake: Aug 20-27 available. $200 off lakefront, 3br/2ba, sleeps 8, furnished, sunroom, boat dock, all amenities, 440-9538687 www.maplebaygetaway.com.
PETS & ANIMALS
WANTED
Indian Runner Duck, One year old drake, $10.00. Olde English Southdown lambs, ewes $350 each, males $150 each. Call 440-283-5357.
Free pick-up basketball on Monday and Friday afternoons 3:30-5p at Metzenbaum Center Gym, all skill levels, ages 18+, text Bada Bing Bob for invite 440-463-2730.
REAL ESTATE
WANTED TO BUY Troy Twp farmette: 28+ acres with 18.6 tillable, 40'x100' Quonset bank barn, 32'x80' pole barn. Completely renovated 4bed/1bath century home, $360,000 firm. Call 440-5488087 or 740-361-3564.
SERVICES
Wanted: Old National Geographic magazines before 1915. Call 440-321-5474. Old wooden fishing lures, wooden duck decoys, old steel traps (mouse to bear). Call Lee, 440-313-8331.
Joe Eicher: doing roofing, siding, remodeling, cleanout houses. We do most anything. Call between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. 440-813-4272. 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.
Yospur Siding Siding Repair Specialist
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HELP WANTED YARD WORK: Yard and maintenance worker wanted in Russell, starting $12/hour, driver's license preferred, call 440-338-3563. HAY HELP: Wanted summer time hay help and other tasks, 440-636-5747. God bless. YARD WORK: Someone need for one day to help with some yard work. Good pay! Call 440-729-9366. YARD WORK: Reliable person to do occasional light yard work, $12/hour, call 440-729-4242
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Zoning Commission Chester Township is seeking residents who are interested in serving as an alternate on the Zoning Commission for the remainder of a five year term expiring December 31, 2019. Applicants are asked to send a letter of interest and a resume to the Chester Township Board of Trustees, 12701 Chillicothe Rd., Chesterland, OH 44026. Applications may also be dropped off at the Town Hall between 9 AM and 3 PM weekdays. Applications must be received by July 5, 2017 at 4:00 PM. The Zoning Commission meets at 7:00 PM on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Chester Township is an equal opportunity employer. CN: 6/14, 6/28
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12635 Woodside Dr., Chesterland $199,900 Large updated eat-in kitchen with lower level family room and fire place. Three spacious bedrooms with loads of closet space. Vaulted ceilings in dining and living rooms.
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7945 Arlington Dr., Chesterland $399,900
11455 Rust Dr., Chesterland $399,000
Beautiful brick colonial on cul-de-sac lot. Four spacious bedrooms 3 and a half baths. Finished bmt. Large updated eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Resort style living with inground pool and hot tub! Priced to sell!
Secluded mini estate on over six private acres situated on cul-de-sac. Large gourmet eat-in kitchen with granite counters and loads of cabinet space! Four large bedrooms and four full baths! Office/den on first floor! Sunroom overlooking private backyard. Trex deck, new roof and load of many updates throughout! Finished walkout lower level!
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8571 Carmichael Dr., Chesterland $219,900 Updated ranch with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Newer eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite, and ceramic flooring. Newer patio door, deck, air condition, shed, and all redone lower level with carpet and half bath. New septic. Home warranty offered.
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