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Volume 53, No. 11

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Chester Trustee Race Heats Up Six are vying for two Chester Township trustee seats in the Nov. 2 election. They are incumbent Joseph Mazzurco, Eric Charles Wittine, Anthony Peto, incumbent Walter (Skip) Claypool, Michael Petruziello and Craig Richter.

Walter (Skip) Claypool

Occupation/Employer: retired Education: B.S. math computer, University of Wisconsin Green Bay Township/civic involvement over the past 5-10 years: I’ve been very active in my churches, past president of Rotary, played Thomas Jefferson in the Liberty Camp teaching the Constitution and founding of America, various veterans’ events and other activities.

Q: Why are you seeking this position?

A: I am seeking a four-year term to finish some of the efforts I have started in my two year short term. Updating the budgeting process, updating the technology, and modernizing the township offices.

Q:What differentiates you from the other candidate(s) running for this position? Why should someone vote for you rather than your opponent(s)?

A: I am the most fiscally responsible candidate in the race, I have the experience and track record to accomplish the objectives and goals I mentioned above. I want to help ensure that Chester maintains its rural culture and remains a great place to live. My experience as a corporate executive, Geauga County commissioner, Chester trustee, and my

leadership training and experience sets me apart as a candidate.

Q: If elected to this position, what would be your top priorities?

A: I want to focus my attention on improving the budgeting process, review spending practices, and modernizing the township administrative offices. In my short two year term I have saved around $30,000 in updating phone and internet services and there are more possibilities. I want to improve how our tax dollars are spent, which will return long term dividends.

Q: What project(s) would you like to see township government accomplish over the next four years?

A: Already covered.

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BOE Offers 2 Seats to 3 Candidates Three people compete for two seats on the West Geauga Schools Board of Education in the Nov. 2 election. They are: Incumbent Chester Ramey, Mary Michelle Coleman Walsh and Christina Sherwood.

Chet Ramey

Age: 56 Occupation/Employer: Senior IT architect, Case Western Reserve University Education: B.S., computer engineering, Case Western Reserve University, 1987, M.S., Computer Science, Case Western Reserve University, 1993 School district/civic involvement over the past 5-10 years: West Geauga school board, 2017-present; District precinct representative, Geauga County

Q: What motivates you to want to become a school board member?

A: I think everyone gets onto the School Board because they want to do good for the community and the district. My case is no different. I think strong public schools are an asset to any community, and I believe that I can make a positive contribution to West Geauga. The board and district face challenges over the next few years, and I can be part of the solutions. I can help the West Geauga students and schools, excel.

Q: What do you see as the board’s roles and responsibilities?

A: The board is the body that oversees the district: we are responsible for the district’s finances, we hire and manage the

district administration, and we set district policies. In a nutshell, the Board is responsible for the district’s mission and vision. Above all, the board has an obligation to be responsible fiscal stewards and to manage the district’s resources as effectively as possible. The board’s role is to make the entire district — students, faculty, staff, parents — successful.

Q: What is your vision for education in the community?

A: My vision is that the West Geauga Schools graduate students are prepared to contribute in the 21st century. This means that our students should have a well-rounded education that prepares them for a wide variety of futures. We should provide opportunities for students to perform See Schools • Page 4

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Libraries Geauga West Branch

Horse Tales

13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 440-729-4250. Programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Visit www. geaugalibrary.net.

Oct. 20, 5 p.m. • Off-site Children in grades K-3 practice reading skills to a horse in a fun, non-judgmental environment at Fieldstone Farm, 16497 Snyder Road. Each child will be assigned a 15-minute reading slot.

Lost Cleveland Memories Trivia Party

What Can I Recycle?

Oct. 19, 7 p.m.

Join Rick Sutcliffe for a fun night of Cleveland trivia questions covering 20th century people, places and events.

Oct. 27, 6:30 p.m.

Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District will discuss one can and cannot recycle.

Pumpkin Decorating

Comedy Magic of Michael Mage

Oct. 19 The library will provide the supplies Teens in grades 6-12 may stop in anytime from 3-4:30 p.m. and provide the creativity to decorate a pumpkin for the season.

Oct. 28, 7-7:45 p.m.

Come and watch the funniest Cleveland magician in action. Mage’s comedy and magic is guaranteed to blow one’s mind. Halloween costumes are encouraged. All ages.

Community Meetings Listed are public meetings and executive sessions for the coming two-week period, unless otherwise noted. These meeting notices are NOT legal notices.

Chester Township: Oct. 20, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission; Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Township Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted. (Meetings are open to public, but seating limited to 10. Trustees, fiscal officer and department heads, if in attendance, are practic-

ing social distancing.)

Russell Township: Oct. 20, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees; Oct. 27, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission. (Trustees have opted to resume their regular meeting schedule but have changed the location of future meetings to the Russell Town Hall, 14890 Chillicothe Road. Meetings will be held in the Town Hall until further notice.)

West Geauga BOE: Oct. 25, 7 p.m., regular meeting. All meetings are held at the BOE Community Room, 8615 Cedar Road, unless otherwise noted.

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to their potentials. The future is a challenge.

It’s our job to graduate students who are able to meet it.

Q: The conversation surrounding “critical race theory” has become a touchpoint in national and local conversations about public education. Do you believe these concepts should be taught in district classrooms?

A: When you use a phrase like “critical race theory,” it’s important to define your terms. CRT is a framework that originated in law schools and is used to understand how race and the law intersect in American society. As such, it can be used as a tool to understand the effect that race has on society at a systemic level. It’s rarely taught below graduate level. Since CRT can be used to help understand how the United States is the nation it is, it can be one of the frameworks advanced high school students are exposed to. This certainly does not mean that CRT will be taught as an explanation for America’s present, but rather as a supplement alongside other theories that attempt that same explanation. Ultimately, the bulk of the curriculum that we teach is decided by the state.

Q: Would you require or recommend that district teachers, staff, parents and students wear masks in school?

A: I support mask requirements. The available data shows that masks can be used as part of an effective, multi-level strategy to keep COVID-19 cases down, students healthy and schools open for in-person instruction.

Q: Can you/should you support a board decision you were not in favor of?

A: Of course. Once the board makes a decision, it is our decision and we are responsible for its effects and outcomes.

Q: What kind of relationship should a district /the board have with its community and student groups?

A: I believe that an active, involved community is an asset to any school system. The board and community should be able to communicate about issues of interest, much as we do now – we are accessible via email and telephone, as well as during the public comment section of board meetings. The board should be transparent in its decisions, and the community should understand why the board makes the decisions it does.

The situation is much the same with

school groups. Students have valuable things to say and contribute, and it’s the board’s responsibility to hear them.

Q: What responsibilities do board members have regarding advocacy?

A: If you mean as board members, I believe the board has a responsibility to advocate for issues and programs that will benefit the district and the community, especially those that benefit the district as a whole.

Q: Do you support Ohio’s Fair School Funding Plan? Explain.

A: Yes. I believe that it is a positive step to correct the school funding issues that Ohio has had ever since the courts declared the funding system unconstitutional. It’s not perfect and the legislature chose to approve only two years of the plan to coincide with the twoyear state budget, so there is still work to do.

However, it seems like it will get closer to getting funding to where it’s needed and that’s the legislature’s job. It’s not clear yet how the new funding formula will affect West Geauga, so that is one thing that will bear watching. If it reduces the number of levies on the ballot, that would be a bonus.

Q: What are the current challenges facing education/school boards?

A: Right now, the biggest challenge is getting back to some sense of normalcy: in-person instruction for all students in the safest way possible. School boards must consider the best interests of everyone in the district and do what’s best for all. There are the usual challenges: school funding, declining enrollment, and maintaining and upgrading aging facilities. The cultural issues that have captured attention recently cannot take the focus away from making sure every student is successful. We owe them that.

Q: How does the school board balance the need to improve a quality education with the need to respond to the local taxpayer burden?

A: This is a complex question that defies general answers. I believe the school board and district should set goals for excellence, define the steps needed to achieve those goals, including their costs, and prioritize them. That will determine the district’s financial need. If that quest for excellence requires additional taxes to fund the necessary steps, the board should make its case for additional taxes and persuade the local taxpayers to fund them. I believe in providing a top-flight education for our students, and that we should fund that education adequately.

Q: What are your thoughts on the current and proposed budget for your school district?

A: I believe the current budget fulfills the board’s primary responsibility: being responsible stewards of the district’s finances. I think this budget does a good job at funding educational priorities and making sure our teachers and staff are fairly compensated. The district’s five-year plan is a thoughtful, conservative forecast of our future financial state. I believe the current and proposed budgets accurately reflect the district’s financial priorities, and that those priorities are the right ones.

Christina Sherwood

Age: 47 Occupation/Employer: High school teacher at local district and adjunct instructor at local college Education: Bachelor’s degree in English from Cleveland State University; Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration from Tiffin University School district/civic involvement over the past 5-10 years: West Geauga Schools, I am a past member of the West Geauga Educational Foundation; I am a member of a committee in my current job that extends spreading goodwill to our local school community; I volunteer at my church to serve the community at large; Organized a fundraising campaign to help a coworker who was seriously ill Q: What motivates you to want to become a school board member?

A: I believe that being active in our country’s politics is part of my civic duty, and just voting wasn’t enough at this point in our country’s history. I want to be a voice that fairly represents the concerns and questions of those who live in the district while using my expertise to create even better opportunities for students and staff.

Q: What do you see as the board’s roles and responsibilities?

A: The board’s role is to listen to its constituents; to speak for those they are elected to represent. Their responsibility is to help shape policies and protocols for the district that ensure a quality education.

Q: What is your vision for education in the community?

A: Education should be accessible to all students, and their education should reflect the choices they feel are best for their futures.

Q: The conversation surrounding “critical race theory” has become a touchpoint in national and local conversations about public education. Do you believe these concepts should be taught in district classrooms?

A: Nothing should be taught that teaches division of our nation. CRT is inclusive of only two groups of people: the oppressors and the victims. I don’t want any person to believe they are either one or the other, and anyone who pushes for this type of curriculum has motives that have nothing to do with

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learning about our history.

Q: Would you require or recommend that district teachers, staff, parents and students wear masks in school?

A: No. I believe that parents know what is best for their child. If we look at the data available, it isn’t just about the physiological effects; we must also consider the psychological effects of mask wearing.

Q: Can you/should you support a board decision you were not in favor of?

A: If I was not in favor of a particular decision, my vote would reflect this. I would also use the time for discussion before that decision was voted on to publicly declare my assertions. However, if the board passes the decision, I wouldn’t attempt to subvert it. I would continue to talk to my constituents, and subsequently the board, and make every effort to keep the discussion moving forward.

Q: What kind of relationship should a district /the board have with its community and student groups?

A: A board should have an open relationship with all of its stakeholders. Any person should feel comfortable coming to any member of the district/board with questions or concerns. No district should allow fear of retribution as part of the everyday culture to be present in any way, and the only way to know if this is occurring is to keep talking to teachers, staff, students, and community members.

Q: What responsibilities do board members have regarding advocacy?

A: Board members should be advocates for their district. The best way to advocate is to be the best stewards of every resource available to the district.

Q: Do you support Ohio’s Fair School Funding Plan? Explain.

A: This plan does seem to eliminate a lot of the issues with the unconstitutionality of past funding.

Q: What are the current challenges facing education/school boards?

A: Social media. Across the board, social media provides a platform but requires no support. So many people get their information from this source which creates unique challenges to any district when it comes to keeping stakeholders informed of what’s really happening. Social media also has a tendency to encourage students to make bad choices and post them; many times these choices cost the district money and can lead to bad publicity.

Q: How does the school board balance the need to improve a quality education with the need to respond to the local taxpayer burden?

A: A quality education does not have to equate to a larger taxpayer burden. Focusing teacher professional development on their specific content area instead of less impactful PD is just one way of keeping best practices at the teacher-student level. The board should also be looking at all jobs in the district and See Education • Page 5

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ensure that each position is one that benefits the students in a way that best represents our community.

Q: What are your thoughts on the current and proposed budget for your school district?

A: The district’s treasurer has always been very careful in setting up a budget that both meets the needs of the students and considers the available funding. I think there are opportunities to look past some macro level economics and identify some areas on the micro level which may help complement the fiscal responsibility this community expects.

Mary-Michelle Coleman Walsh

Age: Over 30 Occupation/Employer: Director of graduate studies, Lake Erie College Education: I have a J.D. from Case Western Reserve, an M.A. in nonprofit administration from John Carroll University and an M.A. in communication from Kent State University.

School district/civic involvement over the past 5-10 years: West Geauga Schools PTO 2020-present, room parent 2020-2021, Saint Joan of Arc Church-vacation bible camp 2017-present; Saint Joan of Arc Church-children’s liturgy co-chair 2019-present; West Geauga Schools- I presented two topics in the parent education series 2020-2021; Lions Club-volunteer cheer coach 2021 Q: What motivates you to want to become a school board member?

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A: We are a great community but we can improve the overall education package we provide for our taxpayers. My experience in higher education, developing curriculum, communicating with students, administration and families has illuminated multiple ways we can improve the West Geauga Schools.

Q: What are the board’s roles and responsibilities?

A: To deliver the best possible education value to the students in our community, to balance the budget, to diligently consider the financial burden vs. educational benefit of every initiative and decision they make, to be able to work in an agile manner so they can address issues as they develop and be proactive rather than reactive for our community.

Q: What is your vision for education in the community?

A: My vision is for the schools to be the most valuable anchor of our community. I want and expect: Academics to be transparent; Parents to know the learning goals and objectives for each subject and each grade level; Curriculum to be clearly established what a student should have mastered by the completion of each grade; Our schools need to have programs to accommodate all learning levels and modalities. All students should be challenged and enjoy learning; Our district be competitive with the surrounding communities. We need to have National Merit Semifinalists and every student must know they can continue their education past high school.

Robust communication with parents and the community.

Q: The conversation surrounding “Critical race theory” has become a touchpoint in national and local conversations about public education. Do you believe

these concepts should be taught in district classrooms?

A: CRT is not taught anywhere in Ohio and there are no plans to teach it in our schools.

It is a theory created by legal scholars in the late 1980s. It has been around for 30 years and it is unclear why it has recently become a hot topic in this state. This is a subject that would be taught in an upper 400 level college or graduate level political science, or legal theory course. This would never be presented at the elementary or high school level.

Q: Would you require or recommend that district teachers, staff, parents and students wear masks in schools?

A: I want to do whatever it takes to keep all the students in school for in-person learning.

Q: Can you/should you support a board decision you were not in favor of?

A: All board members are working in the students’, schools, and community’s best interest. As a board member decisions are often multifaceted. Board members must be able to collaborate and compromise to accomplish what is best for the schools, the community and the budget. In the end, even when we disagree board members are working toward the same goals.

Q: What kind of relationship should a district/the board have with its community and student groups?

A: The board has a duty as elected representatives to work in the best interest of students and the community. Board members should be available to their constituents.

Free-flowing communication and transparent motivation is key.

Q: What responsibilities do board members have regarding advocacy?

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A: They need to be the principal advocates for our schools, and work to ensure schools continually grow in a positive direction. They have to represent the community and be the voice of the taxpayer when overseeing school operations.

Q: Do you support Ohio’s Fair School Funding Plan? Explain A: Yes, I do support Ohio’s Fair School Funding Plan. It takes into consideration property value as well as income to determine community share of the education budget. Additionally, the state contribution of cost per pupil will be determined on the exact cost of the services they receive.

Q: What are the current challenges facing education/school boards?

A: Technology is moving quickly and it is very expensive. It is difficult to maintain high learning expectations and keep spending to a minimum. Parents have private school options that are available and potentially paid for by the district with Ed Choice awards.

Q: How does the school board balance the need to improve a quality education with the need to respond to the local taxpayer burden?

A: These are not mutually exclusive. Improved education does not always come at a cost to the taxpayer. Taxpayers need to be the last resort in regards to improving education delivery.

Q: What are your thoughts on the current proposed budget for your school district?

A: The current budget is balanced and conservative. I would use it as a guide when making decisions, but it alone does not dictate the scope of our ability to provide quality education to our children.

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Town Crier Fall Rummage Sale

Oct. 14 and 15 Mayfield United Methodist Church, 7747 Mayfield Road, Chester Township, is hosting a rummage sale. Admittance is free.

Hours are Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Early bird entrance at 8 a.m. Thursday is $10. All proceeds benefit missions.

GCP Networking Mixer

Oct. 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Join with members of Geauga Growth Partnership and Middlefield, Burton, Chardon, Chagrin Valley chambers of commerce for appetizers, cash bar, networking and a raffle at Punderson Manor, 11755 Kinsman Road in Newbury Township. Tickets are limited. Call 440-564-1060 to register.

CV Herb Society Meets

Oct. 15, 12:30 p.m.

The Chagrin Valley Herb Society will meet at the Bainbridge Library, 17222 Snyder Road. Carrie Whitten, graphic designer and photographer at Bluestone Perennials, will present flower and garden photography.

Each attendee will receive a Bluestone catalog and may enter a drawing for a Bluestone gift certificate. The program will begin after refreshments and business meeting.

Email chagrinvalleyherbsociety@gmail. com to RSVP. Prospective members can learn about the group at chagrinvalleyherbsociety.org or on Facebook.

Free Fresh Produce

Oct. 16, 9-11 a.m.

Newbury United Community Church will host a fresh produce giveaway at the church located at 14961 Auburn Road. Cleveland FoodBank provides the service to low income Geauga County residents. Please bring ID and bags.

Family Fun Fallout

Oct. 16, 4-7 p.m.

Word of Grace is hosting its Family Fun Fallout harvest festival and chili cook-off. Join for good food, live music, kids games, a pumpkin race, costume contest and inflatables.

The church is at 9021 Mayfield Road.

Audubon Visits Pa. Bluffs

Oct. 17, 9:30 a.m.

Blackbrook Audubon Society will look for migrating songbirds and raptors at Erie Bluffs State Park. Meet in the parking lot at 11122 West Lake Road, Lake City, Pa. Dress for the weather and bring lunch.

For more information, email blackbrookaud@aol.com.

College Information Session

Oct. 18, 6:30 p.m.

Lake/Geauga Educational Assistance Foundation (LEAF) will hold a free virtual session, “Let the College Research Begin,” for high school juniors and their parents to learn how to investigate colleges using internet tools. Discover online sites to assist in the college search process based on location, size, major and more.

Space is limited. Register online at leafohio.org or call 440-525-7095.

Audubon Highlights The Galapagos

Oct. 19, 7 p.m.

Blackbrook Audubon Society will host photographer Alan Studt and Gale Franko as they present the “Amazing Galapagos” at Penitentiary Glen, 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road in Kirtland.

Participants can attend the program in person or register on the event page of blackbrookaudubon.org to receive a link to view the program live online.

For more information, email blackbrookaud@aol.com.

Bloodmobile

Oct. 20, 2-7 p.m.

American Red Cross will host a blood drive 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. Consider giving a Power Red donation if one’s blood type is O, A neg or B neg.

Visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800733-2767.

Geauga Park District For more information and registration, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.

Lunchtime Yoga In The Park

Oct. 14, 21 and 28, 12-1 p.m.

Registration is now open for Lunchtime Yoga in the Park with Darlene Kelbach from Fairmount Center for the Arts at The West Woods in Russell Township.

Register in advance to pay the weekly fee of $7 for Geauga County residents and $10 for out-of-county residents. Participants should be age 10 or older, dressed comfortably with a yoga mat and water bottle in tow.

Autumn Scout Days

Explore Geauga parks to earn Scouting credit.

On Oct. 16 at The West Woods Nature Center, Wolf Cub Scouts will work on requirements 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 of the Paws on the Path Adventure with an indoor introduction

and a nature hike from 9:30-11 a.m. Then, from 12:30-2 p.m., Junior Girl Scouts will join a naturalist to earn their Animal Habitats badge.

Then, on Nov. 6 at Big Creek Park, Meyer Center, Daisy Girl Scouts will join a naturalist from 10-11:15 a.m. to work on their Eco Learner badge with an indoor introduction and a nature hike. Tiger Cub Scouts will take a short hike from 12:30-1:45 p.m. to learn about plants, animals and safely exploring the outdoors for My Tiger Jungle badge.

All people attending, including adults, must register in advance.

Weave a Snowman Basket

Oct. 30, 12:30-6 p.m.

Learn the art of basket weaving while making a snowman basket at the West Woods Nature Center. Weave the basket, and then take it home to decorate with a provided kit.

Fee is $50 for Geauga residents, $54 out-ofcounty residents. Registration is required.

Good Deeds Program

Oct. 20, 6 p.m.

The Good Deeds Program returns to meeting in-person at Metzenbaum Center, 8200 Cedar Road, Chester Township.

The free informational program is designed to inform individuals about how to hold their assets while living to avoid the cost and time associated with the probate court process later. Volunteer attorneys are available to discuss individual estate situations To register, call Cheryl at 440-279-1840.

Outreach Spaghetti Dinner

Oct. 21, 6-7 p.m.

Christ Presbyterian Church offers free outreach spaghetti dinners the third Thursday of each month. Dinners are drive-thru only. The church is located at 12419 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.

WG Plaza Trick Or Treat

Oct. 21, 4-6 p.m.

The merchants at West Geauga Plaza in Chester Township are hosting a Halloween Trick or Treat for children ages 2-12 accompanied by an adult. Dress in costume, bring a treat bag and stop by the plaza stores for treats.

Maple Leaf Hosts Clambake

Oct. 23, 3-8 p.m.

Maple Leaf Community Residences will host an old-fashioned clambake at SNPJ farms located at 10946 Heath Road, Kirtland.

There will be food, fun, live music, Chinese raffle, sideboards and 50/50 raffle.

Tickets are $50 per person with a cash bar. Buy tickets online at mlcr.org or by

phone, 440-279-4444 by Oct. 14.

Maple Leaf provides housing for adult Geauga County residents with developmental disabilities. Clambake proceeds will benefit its Raise the Roof fund.

WGRC Trick or Treat Street

Oct. 30, 5-7 p.m.

West Geauga Recreation Council (WGRC) is hosting its first annual Trick or Treat Street at the WGRC campgrounds, 8611 Cedar Road, Chester Township, adjacent to the middle school parking lot.

The goal is to create an event that gives Chesterland families a place to trick or treat in the community rather than having to go to a neighboring community with sidewalks and more closely spaced houses.

Local businesses and residents may sign up for a six-foot spot to decorate and pass out candy. Each resident and business that signs up will be provided a sign to label who they are.

To sign up to pass out candy, visit wgrc. org/volunteer or email publicity@wgrc.org before Oct. 22. The event is free to all.

Chesterland Historical Village Christmas Gathering

Nov. 5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Nov. 6, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Chesterland Historical Village will hold its annual Christmas Gathering Boutique in the Tanner House.

Guests will enjoy a holiday tea, handcrafted gifts, unique decorations and vintage clothing and hats. Admission is free.

The village is located on the corner of Caves and Mayfield roads in Chester Township.

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ELECTION 2021: Letters to the Editor Why Zoning Matters Chester Zoning went into effect in the mid 1980s. Mostly it covers what can be built in different zoned areas of the township. The overall zoning is not as important as safeguarding the integrity and strength of the zoning itself.

Here is a great example: The recent survey asking residents if they wanted apartments, small lots or the RTA. Joe Mazurco told us that “restrictions” put into the zoning manual would protect the township from more apartments if we allowed the owner of West Geauga Plaza to build apartments at Caves and Mayfield roads. That is simply not true. Restrictions would not hold up in court. Why? Because once you allow a use that was banned, regardless of any rules or restrictions, that essentially breaks the zoning so that enforcing no apartments through zoning laws would be impossible. That means developers could put apartments “anywhere” in our town.

Ron Cotman pushed the same project 17 years ago. Same plan, different players. We got Ron Cotman out of office, too. When Pat Mula was trustee, the clerk, Michael Spellman, stole over $4 million from Chester Township taxpayers.

Former trustees have failed us for years.

Chester Township is among the top 97th percentile in Safe Towns in the U.S. Cuyahoga County’s crime rate is between 10 and 30 times higher than ours depending where you look. Cleveland has over 30,000 abandoned homes — all on small lots. Geauga County has

the least amount of abandoned homes in the state.

The current trustees want apartments.

Unless we vote in three new trustees we will be playing this apartment game over and over.

On Nov. 2, I am voting for Mike Petruziello for Chester Trustee. He will spend his time in office fighting to keep us rural and fight against apartments, small lots and being a city.

Gary Paoletto Chester Township

Supporting Police Levy Dear Chesterland Community, We are 100% in support of the Chester Township Police Department levy that will be on the November ballot.

The operation of the Chester Township Police Department is 100% funded by our tax dollars and this is absolutely an expense that needs to be supported by all residences of Chester Township.

Not to have a well-funded our police department will lead to not having a sufficiently staffed police department, top performing police personnel and the necessary equipment to run a police department. Our failure to support the appropriate level of law enforcement will lead to a weakened community.

After living in this community for nearly 35 years and painfully recognizing the negative changes in society everywhere (e.g. increase in illegal drug use, increase in crime,

increase in disrespect among people leading to civil discord, etc.), we need a highly trained and responsive police force for a safe community. We want Chester Township to continue to be a safe community.

The board of trustees recently approved a 0.5-mil levy to be placed on this November’s ballot for the police department. This represents approximately $205,000 annually, which amounts to $17.50 annually per $100,000 home, or less than $5 per month or for a $300,000 home.

Please join us in supporting the Chester Township Police Department by voting for the levy this November.

Lynn and Joe Roman Chester Township

Support Our Chester Police Levy My fellow Chester residents, now more than ever we are being asked to come together, as a community, in support of our Chester Township Police Department. This upcoming Nov. 2 a 0.5-mill levy will be placed on the ballot. The intention of the levy is to maintain stability and provide longevity to those who serve on our police department and to those who risk their lives for our comfort and safety each and every day.

Chief Mark Purchase has dedicated his life to our township for 34 years and has run an extremely effective and efficient police department. He has been fiscally responsible in the years as chief and, as he plans to retire

next year, he is looking for the long term of the department and its staff. Chester Township Police Department keeps us safe and secure in the township we call home and they deserve our continued support.

Please exercise your right to vote on Nov. 2, 2021, and vote ‘yes’ for our police department and our future.

Thank you, Chief Purchase and your entire staff, for your service.

Rob Petronzio Chester Township

Re-Elect Claypool Trustee I have been a resident of Chesterland since 1964 and have known Skip Claypool since 2005. Skip is the type of elected official we need as a township trustee. He studies all the pros and cons of every issue, and talks with the residents to get their views. Skip does what is best for the township.

Before retiring, his profession was in the technical part of the computer industry, so Skip brings those much-needed skills to our township. We need a trustee that makes our hard-earned tax dollars work better for us.

Therefore, I am supporting Walter “Skip” Claypool for Chester Township Trustee and I am encouraging all of you to vote for Walter “Skip” Claypool in the Nov. 2 election.

Janet Kramarz Chester Township

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ELECTION 2021: Letters to the Editor Support Chester Police As the Chester Township fiscal officer, I have been asked many times by the residents why does the police department need a levy when it still has carryover?

The carryover is money the police department hasn’t spent of its budget that carry over to the following year. The Geauga County Budget Commission requires all townships to maintain a minimum three-month (25%) carryover to the next year. That means if the township has a $1,000,000 budget, the carryover needs to be $250,000. Why? Because the real estate taxes aren’t dispersed to the townships by the Geauga County Treasury until the end of February.

If the police department budgets to $0 at 12/31, how would the police department pay the employees in January, February and March? In 2023, the police department would not be able to meet its carryover requirements.

With the current police staffing level, and extending the longevity of the cars and equipment, the levy is projected to keep the police department meeting all its financial obligations for the next five years. The police levy on the ballot this November is a 0.5-mill levy that will generate approximately $205,000 annually. This amounts to $17.50 annually per $100,000 of real estate value.

Why do the levy right now before the police department is in fiscal trouble? It is about having a plan for the future of the police department, providing a secure and stable future for our officers so they have no fear of losing their jobs. We are ensuring that the

residents of Chester Township will continue to have the very best law enforcement personnel and services.

The levy this November keeps the fiscal needs of the police department to a minimum impact on the taxpayers. If the police department waits another year or two, playing “catch up” will have a much larger financial impact on the taxpayers.

Chief Purchase and his team have done a wonderful job managing the police budget.

As fiscal officer, I review the spending of the police department on a daily basis. The department is consistent and accurate in its budgeting numbers and projections against the actual spending of the department.

I hope you will support the police this November with a Yes vote.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call me at 440-729-7058 ext. 3216.

Patricia Jarrett Chester Township Fiscal Officer

Time for a Change on West G BOE The upcoming election will be the first time Newbury residents have a chance to vote for West Geauga Board of Education members after the territory transfer. There are three candidates for two open seats. They are incumbent and current board President Chet Ramey and challengers Christina Sherwood and Mary-Michelle Coleman Walsh.

EDITOR’S NOTE: In accordance with Karlovec Media Group’s political letters to the editor policy, no new candidate endorsement letters will be accepted for publication in the Oct. 27 issue of the Chesterland News. Letters from candidates in response to letters specifically critical of them will be accepted for publication in that issue. Candidate endorsement letters will be accepted for publication in the Geauga County Maple Leaf in the Oct. 14 and Oct. 21 issues, but not in the Oct. 28 issue.

As a Newbury resident I have been very disappointed with the progress of the negotiations on the transfer of the Newbury School Property to Newbury Township. I believe that it is time for a change on the West Geauga school board and that we should elect the challengers in the upcoming election.

Christina Sherwood and Mary-Michelle Coleman Walsh are both strong candidates who, I believe, will work hard to complete the transfer of the Newbury School property. In addition, they will both bring excellent skills and experiences to the West Geauga board.

Christina Sherwood is an experienced educator and has taught at the middle school, high school and college level. She has seen firsthand how COVID-19 has affected instruction.

Mary-Michelle Coleman Walsh has served as a professor and administrator at several local colleges and her area of expertise is communication. She will work to improve communication between the board and all of its stakeholders, which will benefit the school in a number of ways.

Vote for Christina Sherwood and Mary-Michelle Coleman Walsh for a fresh start and a strong future.

Dave Gifford Newbury Township

Apartments/Rental Properties Coming to Chester?

I asked Chester Township Trustees if they supported making changes to local zoning ordinances in order to permit the building of apartments in Chesterland and only Trustee Skip Claypool said “No.” Joe Mazzurco said that he would have to review proposals as they are submitted. I’m sure he would. He is very good friends with local business owners/developers Tom Basista and Armand Dinardo, both of whom have proposed the building of apartments/condos.

And while I don’t support Mr. Dinardo’s development proposals/plans, it is absolutely within his rights do so. He makes upfront professional requests to our zoning board.

He doesn’t hide behind seniors or planning committees.

Armand Dinardo is a self-made successful business man, invested in the community, a great landlord, a nice guy and very handsome. Heck, he should run for trustee, I would vote for him.

Joe Mazzurco is a tax and spend liberal who wants to modernize Chester Township.

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Letters to the Editor Chester Residents Beware Chester Township Trustees put our Fire Chief John Wargelin on paid administrative leave for six weeks, ending Sept. 30, 2021, “pending further investigation.”

Trustees hired Clemans Nelson & Associates, a management consulting/labor relations firm out of Akron for $165/$175 per hour, with an appointed “investigator.” They also hired an attorney for $175 per hour and a part-time interim fire chief for an unspecified period of time for $55 per hour.

What are they investigating? What is the goal? They talk about controlling spending, but they will spend thousands of taxpayers’ dollars on this witch hunt. (An invoice for $7,398.27 from Clemans Nelson for services for the month of July was approved at the Sept. 8 BOT meeting. This is only the beginning!)

Over the years, under the tutelage of Chief Wargelin, Fire/Rescue has faced a variety of challenges, e.g., staffing, funding, equipment needs and state requirements. As a dedicated professional, he has steered the department 24/7 to protect us. Chester residents have historically passed levies to support our fire, police and road departments.

Claypool wrote letters in 2019 against a fire levy and, in 2021, he voted against placing a police levy on the ballot.

There has been talk of reducing the size of our fire/rescue department and going to a regional fire department. Does this mean we

will return to an all-volunteer fire department with no ambulance service? Claypool thinks if you need an ambulance, the hospital should come pick you up.

On Feb. 25, 2021, University Hospitals presented a program to Chester Township in partnership with our fire department to provide residents with in-home fall and injury prevention solutions. Mr. Claypool is quoted as saying, “firefighters should be used to respond to fire/emergency situations, not to babysit grandma in her house.” (See BOT minutes of the Feb. 25 meeting.)

On March 25, 2021, the BOT voted on motion 2021-109 to join UH in this Community Health Worker Program. Mr. Claypool was noted as not in favor of the idea and voted no to the motion. (See minutes of meeting for complete details.)

I believe the Chester Township is in jeopardy. The recent community survey indicates that our fellow neighbors want the rural atmosphere to stay the same. Many people say that is the reason they moved here. Most Chester residents don’t want small-lot zoning with condos or apartments which would bring city water and sewers. Someone in Chester wants to put 30 homes on a 10 acre parcel. What next?

I’m concerned about the future of Chester Township. You should be concerned, too.

Hold our elected officials accountable and demand answers for their actions. Trustees are guided by the Ohio Revised Code as to what they can and cannot do. They are supposed to make decisions for the general welfare and safety of the residents. Decisions should not

be made based on personal, private or political beliefs.

Go to the Chester Township website at chestertwp.org to read minutes of meetings.

Better yet, attend township meetings and make yourself heard. Vote Nov. 2. Together we can protect Chester.

Linda Barnes Gifford Chester Township

Goodbye Mason’s, Hello King It’s been 30 years at Mason’s Auto for me and, with mixed emotions, it’s time to put down the tools. A huge thank you to all my customers, my friends.

I will turn things over to Frank Komar. I am very happy to say that Frank will continue on as your local auto shop and keep the 7298888 phone number.

You don’t need to find another mechanic.

Frank is a life-long Chesterland resident. He is extremely qualified and experienced, and will be fair and honest.

Thank You and God Bless.

Mike Marino

Transparency Needed Recent school board meetings and the pandemic seem to have been a major distraction in completing community business related to the West Geauga – Newbury merger,

particularly in regard to the now vacant Newbury school property.

Early in the merger, there appeared to be an interest in communicating with and involving the community in the process via open public meetings and online surveys. Then there was silence. The board of education has saved discussions of the property for executive sessions.

This process is not lost on Newbury community members and those that would like to utilize the property for various community activities. Our children and our communities need to be able to build new connections, participate in joint activities and find ways to bridge this new, bigger school district.

The district needs new buildings and repairs that will require cooperative planning and the passing of levies. The corner of 87 and Auburn Road needs new vision and upkeep. None of this can be accomplished when decisions are made in executive sessions that leave the community in the dark or seeking answers through public record requests.

The West Geauga school board needs to strive for full transparency in communications with Newbury Township and district residents as well as a swift resolution for the Newbury property.

I encourage my fellow West G residents to get interested and involved in this process via attendance of public Newbury task force meetings Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and ask West G BOE for increased communication on this matter.

Chris Goodall Russell Township

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County, Chester Officials Discuss Drugs, Overdoses

By Samuel Hummer editor@geaugamapleleaf.com Judy Zamlen-Spotts, of Chester Township, raised concerns about spikes in drug use to Geauga County Commissioners during their regular meeting Sept. 28.

“The drug problem in Geauga County is not over. It is not in the headlines because it does not make news. But if you work with (Geauga County Job and Family Services), or law enforcement, you will know that is worse than ever,” Zamlen-Spotts told commissioners.

She said “the only public official” who has helped is commissioner Ralph Spidalieri and she believes the county’s opioid task force has “completely failed.”

Zamlen-Spotts proceeded to ask commissioners if they had any plan to address the

drug problem.

“The money that the county has put in place has allowed us to now have a drug court which is addressing some of those issues,” replied Gerry Morgan, county administrator.

“The sheriff’s office has their task force, as well as the prosecutor’s office, so good things are being done, they are just not being broadcast.”

University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center was not immediately able to provide statistics for emergency room visits and deaths involving drug overdoses. However, Geauga County Coroner John Urbancic said drug overdoses in the county are up about 25% from the usual numbers, compared to the last couple of years.

“So this is going to be a very high year.

We do not know all the reasons for that, although we do think COVID has a lot to do

Letters to the Editor LWVG Reaches New Heights As the retired president of the League of Women Voters of Geauga, I want to commend our new president, Shelly Lewis, who has taken our League to new levels of activity for voters and residents of Geauga County.

She has been instrumental in setting up a website, Facebook page and Observer Core to cover county commissions, departments and agencies.

Under her leadership, LWVG hosted a booth at the Geauga County Fair to meet with residents and explain about the current redistricting process going on at the state level, as required by law following the 2020 census.

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He has visions of mayoral “sugar plums” dancing in his head. In my opinion and observation of him, he wants to be the mayor of the City of Chesterland.

Regardless, Chester Township residents have expressed an overwhelming opinion against the building of apartments, senior housing, low income housing and rental property development.

Ohio will lose a congressional seat, so a process is underway for a commission to reapportion the remaining 15 districts fairly to assure that all voters’ votes will matter.

Many people stopped by to ask questions, voice their opinions and sign postcards to Gov. DeWine and Secretary of State LaRose about the redistricting process currently underway.

Thank you, Shelly, for all of your hard work this past year and, thank you, too, to all the other Leaguers who are working with Shelly for the civic betterment of our county, state and country.

Rosemary Balazs Chester Township Regardless, Chester Township residents have expressed an overwhelming opinion against the building of apartments, senior housing, low income housing and rental property development.

I’m voting for Trustee Skip Claypool because he truly cares about the residents of Chesterland. We can count on him to protect our peaceful, beautiful rural community.

Judy K. Zamlen-Spotts Chester Township

with it, perhaps with people being out of work,” he said. “I do not know.”

Chester Township Police Chief Mark Purchase said drug overdoses are a constant. “(Drugs have) become a part of a lot of the major crimes that we experience in one way or another,” Purchase said.

“Little by little, we have heard that (methamphetamine) is making a bigger return, although I will say about 10 years ago, meth was definitely bigger,” he said.

The chief added the community has not received a phone call relating to a drug overdose in a couple of weeks, but noted not all overdoses are reported.

“If someone has a drug overdose in their house and someone in that house takes them to a clinic or hospital, we do not know about it,” he said. “I can only describe the calls that are called into Chester police and fire.”

Purchase also said ordinary tasks, such as a traffic stop for speeding, have allowed Chester police to get more drugs off the streets, although they are not purposely pulling more people over to discover drugs.

He said there have been recent drug busts in the township within the last couple months.

“We have drug charges that move forward

all the time,” he said. “We also have a very good working relationship with the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office. (The office) has a unit of detectives when needed as well. My detective has drug charges going on quite often for indictment or up to the (county) prosecutors office.”

The conversation then returned to heroin and fentanyl.

“Our officers have used Narcan over and over again before the rescue squad arrives.

It has been used on many, many occasions. I cannot say that every call we get relating to an overdose involves fentanyl or heroin, but we absolutely deal with it,” he said.

Purchase also wanted to reiterate to the public that drugs, especially heroin, can affect anyone. “There is no demographic for it. There are people we see that one would never expect to be a heroin addict and they are, and a lot of that gets started from them getting prescribed opioid pills. It does not matter if you’re rich, poor, a teenager, or middle-aged, it can affect anyone,” Purchase said.

Those in Geauga County seeking help with recovery can contact such Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers, Inc., and Prosperity Haven Treatment Center, both of which are in Chardon.

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Susie Szabo prepares to plant at Metzenbaum gardens.

The Metzenbaum gardens look pretty lush after a two day fall makeover by the Perennial Gardeners.

Jeanette Metcalf puts her back into it as the Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland give the Metzenbaum Center gardens a makeover.

Perennial Gardeners and Metzenbaum Partner for Monarch Way Station The Metzenbaum Center is the new home of The Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland.

As the gardening club’s monthly meetings are now held at Metzenbaum, it should be no surprise that the flowerbeds got a desired makeover.

The gardens have been recreated as a certified Monarch Way Station. Providing good structure to the gardens were preexisting shrubs like oak leaved hydrangea, rhododendron and Japanese maple trees. They will provide protection to butterflies. A large joe pye stand was also there along with Siberian iris where a mallard makes her nest every year.

The gardeners added many pollinator plants, including coneflower, coreopsis, swamp and common milkweed, bee balm, thyme, bearberry, aster, phlox, corydalis, liatris, crocosmia, catmint, hardy geranium, sweet violet, hibiscus, mayflower, turtle head, allium and sedum. Annuals of heliotrope, verbena, tropical milkweed and marigold added immediate color and nectar. Not to be forgotten were the spring bulbs added to the delightful garden, including crocus, anemone, narcissus and daffodil and tulip bulbs.

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Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland members (l to r) Rachelle Hrusovsky, Gwenn Zoeller, Susie Szabo, Christine Pappas and Jeanette Metcalf take a break from their gardening at Metzenbaum Center.

Candidates

my understanding of these areas in less than 50 words.

Q: Please share your understanding or knowledge of municipal finances, budgeting and auditing?

A: No comment. It is impossible to cover

Q: A significant amount of your time will be allocated to township board responsibilities, such as planning, zoning, budgeting, re-zonings, land use, economic development, labor negotiations and

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audit review. Please share with us your experience with, and understanding of, the aforementioned responsibilities.

A: All of the responsibilities mentioned were a part of my responsibilities as a commissioner and are my responsibilities as a current trustee. I have a great deal of experience and success in managing each of these areas.

Joseph C. Mazzurco

Age: 56 Occupation/Employer: Landscape construction, semi retired Education: Bachelor Business Adm.- Kent State, West Geauga High Township/civic involvement over the past 5-10 years: As a Lions Club member and President, we worked in conjunction with the Chester Police Dept. to plan and install Safety Township. That is a tremendous asset to our community, West Geauga Turf Committee. As a committee member, we went out to raise the necessary funds to convert the high school stadium field from a grass field to a state of the art turf field.

Q: Why are you seeking this position?

A: I have a great passion for the community. My parents taught us to always serve. And by serving as a Trustee with my past knowledge and work experience, that helps me to be an effective leader who knows how to get things done. It’s not about me, it’s about We.

Q: What differentiates you from the other candidate(s) running for this position?

Why should someone vote for you rather than your opponent(s)?

A: My 27 years of experience as the owner of a Landscape, Construction & Snow Plow firm helped me to understand how to be an effective leader, customer’s needs, employee relations, budgeting, and practicing efficiency within a budget without sacrificing quality.

So my past work experience prepared me for dealing with real issues in the town and providing real solutions to those problems. I feel like this is why have earned your vote.

Q: If elected to this position, what would be your top priorities?

A: My top priorities would be improvement in the town center, which is the park, by improving the commercial area. I’d like to be able to offer more services in order to serve the needs and wants of the community.

That area is the heartbeat of the community, and so I’d like to help that area thrive by having organizations (like the Chamber of Commerce previously did) work in conjunction with business owners and the township to bring in community activities and events.

Zoning is also a top priority in keeping Chesterland semi-rural, but still being able to use zoning as an economic development tool.

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township government accomplish over the next four years?

A: At Parkside, I’d like to pave the gravel parking lot because of high usage and wear and tear. I also want to change the park restrooms from seasonal use to year-round use, due to the park being used year-round. And with the high use of the park, people have been asking about bocce courts. That’s something that would be a nice addition to the park and would compliment the horseshoe pits. So that’s something else I’d to see happen. Lastly, I’d like to see the plan that was developed for a new town hall be revisited and possibly implemented.

Q: Please share your understanding or knowledge of municipal finances, budgeting and auditing?

A: Trustee job is to work with department heads to budget levy money in the most efficient way benefit project or expenditure. The Fiscal officer provides the finance reports to Trustees. Budget preparing, we meet with all department heads together prepare final budget for following year. Geauga County Budget Commission suggestions and approves. State Auditor’s office audits every two years.

Q: A significant amount of your time will be allocated to township board responsibilities, such as planning, zoning, budgeting, re-zonings, land use, economic development, labor negotiations and audit review. Please share with us your experience with, and understanding of, the responsibilities.

A: As a Trustee over the past 4 years, I’ve had in-depth, hands-on experience with

all of these processes and all facets of a local government. I’ve learned about all of these responsibilities and have actually become very proficient at them. That experience has helped me to be an effective Trustee. With my leadership skills, I know how to work with people in all these different areas who know how to get things done and make good fiscal decisions and at the same time keeping the resident’s needs in mind and keep the future success of the township as the main goal.

Anthony V. Peto

Age: 38 Occupation/Employer: Self-employed; I own and operate sewer cleaning company Education: Trade school Township/civic involvement over the past 5-10 years: Registered and active voter and a member of the Chester Township Zoning Commission since 2020.

ness and personal life – I do the right thing.

I am loyal, transparent and I operate off of a handshake. No tomfoolery. I’m not doing this for prestige and I do not care about the paycheck. I am doing this because it’s what’s right. It’s what’s needed.

Q: If elected to this position, what would be your top priorities?

A: To ensure our fire, police and road departments are adequately funded. To establish a viable means of communication between the residents and trustees. To enhance transparency of what is going on within the township that could affect its residents. To create and streamline an efficient protocol to address the inability to properly enforce the township zoning regulations that ultimately protect us from unrestricted development and use.

Q: Why are you seeking this position?

A: To keep our community safe and create efficiencies throughout the township. I have lived in Chester Township for almost 17 years now. I have established a family here. I have a wife, a son, and two dogs. My son attends kindergarten at Westwoods Elementary School.

I own and operate a business here. I have no plans of leaving Chester Township. I want our community to remain wholesome, while being open to innovation. I want to keep it safe, not only for myself and my family, but for all residents for many years to come.

Q: What projects would you like to see the government accomplish over the next four years?

A: Currently serving on the zoning commission, I see inefficiencies in the current processes. We need to review zoning regulations and clean them up so that residents can clearly comprehend the resolution book. We also need to establish a viable means of communication between the residents and trustees so that all residents are receiving factual and timely information. Address the dilapidated buildings that exist in commercial spaces so that we can make Chester Township a more attractive and desirable place for new businesses, while maintaining its wholesomeness.

Q: What differentiates you from the other candidates running for this position?

Why should someone vote for you rather that your opponents?

A: I am young, ambitious, and I’m here for the long haul. As I do everyday in my busi-

Q: Please share your understanding of municipal finances, budgeting and auditing: A: As a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters, I sat as trustee to the State of Ohio pension plan as well as trustee to the general fund of our local union. It’s by

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holding those positions that I have general knowledge of finance and funding. And as a local business owner, I understand when and where to allocate funds.

Q: A significant amount of your time will be allocated to township board responsibilities, such as planning, zoning, budgeting, re-zoning, land use, economic development, labor negotiations and audit review. Please share with us your experience with, and understanding of, the aforementioned responsibilities: A: I currently serve on the zoning commission and I was a business agent with the Carpenters Union for seven years. We had labor negotiations that occurred based on the collective bargaining agreement we had.

Mike Petruziello

Age: 73 Occupation/Employer: Owner, Quality Quartz of America, Inc. Education: Trade school training and some college Township/civic involvement over the past 5-10 years: Former Geauga County Park Commissioner, past Trustee of Chester Township, current Board Member of Geauga Metropolitan Housing Authority and of the Geauga Mental Health Board.

Q: Why are you seeking this position?

A: I am seeking this position to bring transparency and common sense back to Chester Township, to help citizens understand how their taxes are being spent, to preserve Chester’s rural character and to keep it safe through good policing, fire and rescue services, and well-maintained roads.

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Q: What differentiates you from the other candidate(s) running for this position?

Why should someone vote for you rather than your opponent(s)?

A: Unlike others who want to turn Chester into a city or village and build apartments and high-density housing, I pledge to keep it a township. Townships are a basic, more limited form of government than cities and villages. They provide for all government services while offering checks and balances.

Q: If elected to this position, what would be your top priorities?

A: My priority will be to keep Chester rural by preserving large lot zoning. Over the past several years there has been much talk about making Chester a city or village to generate more income, a move which I believe will change our way of life. I will work hard to see that it doesn’t happen. I’ll also call for greater transparency, through weekly as opposed to bi-weekly trustee meetings, and streamed meetings. Because minutes are never a complete record, I’ll also request that the audio transcript of every trustee meeting be placed on the Township website.

Q: What project(s) would you like to see township government accomplish over the next four years?

A: I’d like to see the formation of an architectural review board to oversee and enforce standards in the commercial business district.

Right now, that area reflects a hodgepodge of styles that lack unifying features and green space. The visual appeal of the “Town Square” could be greatly enhanced by the addition of guidelines that outline a cohesive look and feel.

Q: Please share your understanding or knowledge of municipal finances, budgeting and auditing?

A: I’m a lifelong business owner familiar with all aspects of running a business, and having served previously as a trustee, I’m also familiar with all aspects of running a township. I’m a fiscal conservative who doesn’t believe in spending money recklessly, or spending money that doesn’t exist.

Q: A significant amount of your time will be allocated to township board responsibilities, such as planning, zoning, budgeting, re-zonings, land use, economic development, labor negotiations and audit review. Please share with us your

experience with, and understanding of, the aforementioned responsibilities.

A: As a former Geauga County park commissioner, past Chester trustee, current board member of Geauga Metropolitan Housing Authority, current member of the Chester Planning Committee, and current member of the Geauga Mental Health Board, I’ve had many years of experience with all of these activities.

Craig S. Richter

Age: 57 Occupation/Employer: International tax manager, Nestle Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Ohio State University – Major in Accountancy; Master of Business Administration, John Carroll University; Master in Taxation, Akron University Township/civic involvement over the past 5-10 years: Currently serving as a board member of the Tax Executive Institute and All for the Children Foundation. Current member of the Eagles 2436 and Chesterland Historical Society. Prior service as treasurer for the West Geauga Recreational Council, assistant scout master to Boy Scout Troop 91, treasurer for Sheriff Dan McClelland, volunteer for the Cleveland Food Bank, Chesterland Historical Society, WG Band Boosters, Life Banc, and six years as the Chester Township Fiscal Officer.

Q: Why are you seeking this position?

A: After serving as the township fiscal officer and not having a vote, I would like the opportunity to serve on the legislative board where I can have the opportunity to effect real change.

Q: What differentiates you from the other candidate(s) running for this position?

Why should someone vote for you rather than your opponent(s)?

A: Because of my prior service to the township, I can begin work on day one. Also, I am the only candidate for trustee with a comprehensive knowledge of the township finances and the budgeting process. Both are key in the management of the township.

Q: If elected to this position, what would be your top priorities?

A: The township’s top priority is fiscal in nature, making certain our tax dollars go further by cutting wasteful spending and ensuring that township services, police, fire and road departments, remain fully funded.

Q: What project(s) would you like to see township government accomplish over the next four years?

A: There are numerous projects to accomplish over the next four years. One is the sale of non-contributing real and personal property and using those funds to repurpose other properties. Those funds can be used to redesign the fire department building to give direct access to state Route 306. This would reduce the response time to calls. Another use of the funds, with the assistance of other county groups, is to develop hiking trails on the idle township 80 acres. Another project is to develop long-term succession plans for our township departments ensuring the continued high-quality services to our township.

Q: Please share your understanding or knowledge of municipal finances, budgeting and auditing?

A: Township finances are governed by the Ohio Revised Code and follow fund accounting. The State conducts the bi-annual audits.

A budget is developed with the assistance of the department heads and the fiscal officer.

However, the final decision on how to spend the tax dollars is by a vote of the Trustees.

Q: A significant amount of your time will be allocated to township board responsibilities, such as planning, zoning, budgeting, re-zonings, land use, economic development, labor negotiations and audit review. Please share with us your experience with, and understanding of, the aforementioned responsibilities.

A: During my corporate career I have had the opportunity to work on various projects which required working with various municipalities on zoning, land use and economic development to secure tax incentives for my company. In addition, during the six years of service to our township I was included in all discussions with the trustees; therefore, I am will prepared for responsibilities of a trustee.

Eric C. Wittine

Age: 62 Occupation/Employer: V.P. sales and marketing, Elco Corporation Education: Miami University (B.A.), Georgetown University (M.A.), Case Western Reserve University (M.B.A.) Township/civic involvement over the past 5-10 years: Community experience includes youth ministries, church administrative council, American Red Cross volunteer and Scout leader for 17 years.

I joined our planning committee and attended our trustee meetings for more than two years and rigorously participated in the 2021 budget process and review.

Q: Why are you seeking this position?

A: Candidly, I believe we can do better to manage our public funds. We have just come out of one of the toughest years anyone can remember and folks are still trying to recover. As a businessman, I know that there are always savings (less spend) without sacrificing services and security.

Q: What differentiates you from the other candidate(s) running for this position?

Why should someone vote for you rather

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than your opponent(s)?

A: Trustee meetings should have an atmosphere that is welcoming. A practice that I use in my business dealings and management style is one of appreciative inquiry, that is seeking first to understand why someone feels a particular way. Great ideas come of this cooperative approach. Trustees are to serve all the residents, not just some. Arrogance has no place.

I ask challenging questions to find a cost-effective and practical solution.

Q: If elected to this position, what would be your top priorities?

A: 1) Keep Chesterland rural, 2) Clear and fair implementation of zoning rules, 3) Fiscal responsibility, 4) Law and Order according to U.S. Constitution as written.

Q: What project(s) would you like to see township government accomplish over the next four years?

A: I would like to see greater participation in our trustee meetings for sure. Also there are many activities that we can initiate such as “Community Days, Spring Fling, Autumn Fest, etc.” That bring us closer as a community. The Memorial Day service seems to grow, but we can still have greater participation.

I would continue to support recycling and heavy trash drop-offs as they help to protect our environment. There is an opportunity to establish an architectural standard in keeping with the expressions to the planning committee questionnaire to foster a “quaint feel”, as well as consistency in signage.

Q: Please share your understanding or knowledge of municipal finances, budgeting and auditing?

A: Attended 2021 budget cycle department presentations, to follow permanent, actual and budget projections, carry-over requirements and presentation to the county in August. As member of public, I challenged departments and BOT on line item justification, very weak in some cases. This approach gave me insight into tools available for fund transfer when permitted and needed.

Q: A significant amount of your time will be allocated to township board responsibilities, such as planning, zoning, budgeting, re-zonings, land use, economic development, labor negotiations and audit review. Please share with us your experience with, and understanding of, the aforementioned responsibilities.

A: I have over 35 years of business experience in the chemical, coating, materials and medical industries. I’ve held positions in a variety of leadership capacities including general management. All of these roles require a deep understanding of building a business case, plan and budget to deliver results. This includes facilities that were unionized such as in France, Brazil and the U.S. This also includes experience with grants from the public sector in highly regulated industries, public bids and environmental regulations.

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West Geauga Dominant in Homecoming Victory

By Jason Baxter sports@geaugamapleleaf.com

Finally home for the first time in four games, West Geauga welcomed back a large homecoming crowd with a dominant first half that led to a 62-0 win over Orange in Chagrin Valley Conference Chagrin Division action.

The Wolverines last played at home Aug. 27.

“In this weird era of COVID, I don’t care where we play — I’ll play in a parking lot, I don’t care — as long as we’re playing football,” West Geauga Head Coach Eric Sopkovich said. “That is the mentality our kids take.

It’s special with homecoming, get the festivities going. As long as their football is being played, I’m there.”

The Wolverines improved to 5-2 on the season. They have now won four of five games, three straight, and six of eight games over Orange.

The team’s 62 points on the night were the most since 2003, when the Wolverines scored 63 points in a win against Orange. The school record is 69 points, set back in 1950.

It seemed the game was decided early as the Wolverines scored 31 first quarter points, mostly thanks to the passing and running of senior quarterback Danny Stewart. Stewart started the game finding senior wide receiver Chris Ranallo from 40 yards. He then found the end zone on a five-yard scamper to make the score 14-0 very quickly.

Kicker Joey DiLalla connected on a 40yard field goal to give West Geauga a 17-0 lead. He also added another field goal later in the game.

DiLalla, one of the top kickers in the area, finished the night with 14 points — the second game he had scored so many this season.

He also now totals eight field goals on the season.

The next Orange possession saw a forced fumble by Austin Pascoe and recovery by Ryan Dienes. This would lead 10 seconds later to Ty Boze, who was named homecoming king earlier in the night, scoring on a 37-yard touchdown run to make it 24-0 with 4:07 remaining in the first quarter.

“Danny was that guy tonight. He is always that guy,” Boze said. “He came out here tonight and put on a show for the fans.”

Stewart, who didn’t play in the second half, finished the game with 278 total yards, including 141 passing yards on four completions (three touchdowns) and 131 rushing yards, along with the four touchdowns he accounted for.

He ended the first quarter finding Ranallo again on a 41-yard connection. Stewart then

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led the Wolverines on a scoring drive to start the second quarter that included a 67-yard run to set up a touchdown pass to his favorite target, senior wide receiver Torry Stazzone.

That touchdown gave West Geauga a 38-0 lead with 8:37 left in the first half.

“Tip my hat off to the offensive line: Danny Stewart played a great game, Ty (Boze), most of our seniors scored tonight, it was a collective effort,” Sopkovich said. “(Offensive coordinator) Adam Lowther has done a great job this year. Having a game like this on homecoming is special for the boys.”

Stazzone finished the night with two completions for 60 yards, while Ranallo’s two completions, both for touchdowns, gave him 81 yards receiving on the night.

Boze scored another touchdown on a 45yard run to finish off the first-half scoring for the Wolverines. West Geauga led 45-0 at halftime.

“We were definitely firing on all cylinders,” Stewart said. “Everything our coach called and everything I saw and adjusted the play, we executed. When all 11 guys execute on the field, that is just the result.”

West Geauga played mostly reserves in the second half, when senior Michael Cavasinni completed a 20-yard touchdown reception from backup quarterback Travis Velba. In the fourth quarter, junior quarterback Nathan Mikonsky found Andrew Marino for a touchdown to cap the Wolverine scoring on the night.

With all of the offensive success for the Wolverines, the defense also had their third shutout of the season. They’re giving up only a little over seven points per game.

Sopkovich credited defensive coordinator Scott Larrick for the week’s perfect defensive plan.

“We worked hard on it,” Sopkovich said.

“We played a lot of man, we pressured a lot, we saw some things on film that I thought were able to do. The guys performed for us.

Defense has been leading our team all year.

It was nice to get a goose egg!”

West Geauga travels again to take on Geneva next week. The Wolverines defeated the Eagles (28-0) earlier in the season after games were cancelled for both teams due to COVID.

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West Geauga QB Danny Stewart, who didn’t play in the second half, had 278 total yards, including 11 passing yards on four completions and 131 rushing yards, along with four touchdowns. The team’s 62 points on the night were the most since 2003, when the Wolverines scored 63 points in a win against Orange. The school record is 69 points, set back in 1950.

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Physical Therapy First For Pain: Avoid Orthopedic Surgery Dr. Adam Cramer, PT, DPT Nobody wants surgery, so then why do individuals consult with a orthopedic surgeon?

Surgery is a surgeon’s specialty. That’s what they are trained to do. Sure, they will offer costly imaging, ineffective injections and tell you to “rest and see how it feels,” while using “fear” words such as “bone on bone,” “slipped disc,” and “tearing.” The problem with this common conservative approach is that it actually does nothing to help correct the underlying issue that’s contributing to your symptoms when you need it the most while placing fear in you that your injury is worse than what it actually is. Then, in 4 weeks of “letting it rest” it’s worse! Even if they offer to go to their own physical therapy office, these physical therapists only treat post-operative patients and are not equipped to help you avoid surgery. So then when your symptoms are worse in 4 weeks, of course, the only option left is surgery!

Avoiding surgery takes a independent Doctor of Physical Therapy who’s only focus is helping people avoid surgery, providing focused care and taking the time to do it right, teaching patients how to effectively controlled their symptoms and returning to normal symptom-free mobility, this is what we do at MyoFit Clinic.

In many cases, physical therapy has been shown to be just as and more effective than surgery when treating a wide variety of conditions from low back pain, shoulder issues and knee arthritis. How wonderful to be able to participate in several weeks of non-invasive therapy to get the same outcomes as an invasive, costly and risky surgery!

In all 50 states of the U.S., a physical therapist can perform a physical therapy evaluation without a physician referral. You DO NOT need to see your physician before seeing a physical therapist. Ohio is a direct access state meaning you can see a physical therapist first right away with no delay!

Physical therapy at MyoFit Clinic is a covered service by all insurance policies. For people that have Medicare, services are covered at 80% and the other 20% is covered by a supplemental policy if you have one. Other insurance policies will even cover physical therapy costs at 100% making it a very affordable alternative to costly surgeries3. Insurance companies recognize the significant value physical therapy holds in the medical field. MyoFit Clinic’s administrative team verifies your insurance coverage on your behalf prior to starting treatment making it very easy to access care and to get all treatments covered by your insurance.

MyoFit Clinic licensed Doctors of Physical Therapy and Physical Therapist Assistants can Cramer only deliver and provide physical therapy services. Physical therapists are highly educated Doctors of Physical Therapy that possess a thorough understanding of the human body’s anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and health conditions. All therapists participate in yearly continuing education to maintain their state license to practice.

MyoFit Clinic Doctors of Physical Therapy are capable of and license to treat numerous physical disabilities from orthopedic conditions such as: joint pain, pre- and postjoint surgery, chronic pain, carpal tunnel, plantar fasciitis, neck pain to Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis. Our Doctors of Physical therapy utilize our body’s natural healing abilities by incorporating state of the

art treatment techniques including laser therapy, trigger point dry needling, manual hands on skills, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization and private education/training so clients understand exactly what is occurring and how they can alleviate symptoms independently.

Don’t get fooled by a franchise business that says they can improve your bone density while reducing musculoskeletal pain by pushing on a machine. Those franchises do not have licensed practitioners, there’s no standard of practice or educational requirements needed to operate which will put you at risk for further injury and will complicate your ability to heal. Consult with a licensed practitioner who can actually help you and which your medical insurance will cover their services.

Physical therapy is not something that can be done on your own or by any other health/medical practitioner. You need the critical and trained eye of a licensed doctor of physical therapy in order to assess and determine appropriate diagnosis, limitations and treatments . So, if you want to avoid surgery and become pain free consult with our doctors of physical therapy at MyoFit Clinic first!

Dr. Adam Cramer, PT, DPT is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy, pain specialist and founder of MyoFit Clinic in Chardon, Middlefield and Ashtabula, Ohio. Call 440-286-1007 for further information and to schedule. Source available at MyoFitClinic.com

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Police Blotter The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Chester Township Police Department Sept. 20-Oct. 5, 2021.

ASSAULT Sept. 27 4:28 p.m., Chillicothe Road. Caller stating her daughter was assaulted at school.

Stating she was “shoulder checked” in the hallway of high school by another person. Report will be forwarded to school resource officer.

CITIZEN ASSIST Sept. 24 1:32 p.m., Mulberry Road. While on way to Patterson’s my mother became upset with me and exited our vehicle. She is at Mulberry at 306 eastbound toward Patterson’s. Caller has parked at a business in the area. Female found walking on Mulberry Road. After a conversation with both parties the female stated she was OK to go home with her son. No threats made.

Sept. 25 6:58 a.m., Kenyon Drive. 50-year-old male drinking all night and left to buy more beer. Driving caller’s car. See report.

DOMESTIC DISPUTE Sept. 24 10:45 p.m., Fraser Lane. Caller states she and her husband are arguing. No weapons, no drugs. Male was speaking loud tonight at a movie and it embarrassed the wife, which then started an argument. Will meet officers outside. Caller then stated police were not needed. See report.

FRAUD Sept. 23 1 p.m., Kirkwood Drive. Received a caller from someone who knew her social security. Wants to make a report for possible identity theft.

POSSIBLE DUI Oct. 2 4:56 p.m., Mayfield Road. White GMC Sierra. Westbound on Mayfield. Male purchased a White Claw, poured it into a

cup, told the clerk he was drinking and drove away. Officer responded. Male checked OK. Bought alcoholic beverage.

It was unopened.

SUSPICIOUS Sept. 21 6:51 p.m., Woodlands Trail. Caller stating a woman is at her house screaming. Woman is pounding on the door. Keeps ringing the doorbell. Doesn’t have any idea who she is. Caller does not hear her anymore. She is in the front walking down Caves. See report.

Sept. 23 9:13 a.m., Caves Road. Male walking southbound on Caves from Cedar. He’s carrying a white plastic sleeve that contains ammo. Male is wearing black and tan jacket with an umbrella. Heavy set, older. Officer advised. Unable to locate male. Surrounding area checks OK. Sept. 30 10:57 p.m., Caves Road. Black BMW. Male stated he stopped in the park to look for coyotes. Advised of park hours and told to leave.

Oct. 3 6:45 p.m., Mayfield Road. Female is at the Sun Mart saying she found a contract that someone is getting paid to kill her.

Female said he has beat her up three times in the past and followed her there.

Would not say how she knows this man.

See report.

THEFT Sept. 21 1:45 p.m., Chillicothe Road. Sunday around 3-4 p.m. caller was parked at Drug Mart in Chester. She believes a bag containing her mail was taken from her car while she was inside the store. Report to follow.

WEAPONS Sept. 30 7:51 a.m., Mulberry Road. Mayfield City Schools bus shot with bb gun while northbound near the intersection. Hit the windshield. See report.

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Senior News & Events Young Of Heart

Oct. 15, 11:30 a.m.

Geauga Young of Heart will meet at St. Anselm’s Parish Center in Chester Township. Bring a brown bag lunch. Snacks and coffee will be provided.

Guest speaker is Chester Police Chief Mark Purchase.

A trip has been planned to Oglebay Nov. 29 and 30 for the Christmas lights and much more. Call Nancy for more information, 440729-9684.

Medicare Drug Coverage Options

Ohio Department of Insurance has trained Geauga County Department on Aging staff and volunteers to offer one-on-one reviews of the 2022 Medicare Part D and Advantage plan options at the department on aging, 470 Center St., Building 2, Chardon.

Appointments are available Monday, Oct. 18 through Friday, Dec. 3.

Call 440-279-2130 to schedule an appointment. Bring a list of current medicines to the appointment.

Real Estate Transfers Following is a list of area real estate transfers for the weeks ending Sept. 24 and Oct. 1, 2021, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only.

CHESTER TOWNSHIP Carmen F. and Gabriella Albino, 12216 Shiloh Drive, to Mark D. and Julie C. Mohar, $377,000. (1.50 acres) Timothy K. Oakes (trustee), 12014 Heath Road, to James A. Janson and Laura H. Lemire Janson, $1,250,000. (18.19 acres) Joshua Paul Charlillo, 7125 Stacy Lane, to Michele C. Motavalli., $475,000. (5.01 acres) Richard and Janet Mae Pavlisin (trustees), 12633 Ward Drive, to Devin N. Pavlisin, $28,400. (0.50 acres) Brianna M. Allen (trustee), 7521 Devon Lane, to Sharon Rohler, $305,000. (1.16 acres) KKIM Holdings LLC, 11791 Summers Road, to Bradley Casey and Katherine Rachel

Hughes, $295,000. (1.08 acres) Quinn Charlotte Hoyt, 8734 Ranch Drive, to Robert and Kimberly Quinn, $158,000.

(1.42 acres) Matthew S. Coso, 11105 Chillicothe Road, to Samuel Coso, $100,000. (1.03 acres) Megan Rose Cuthbert, 7901 Birchwood Drive, to Rebecca L. Lemieux, $230,000.

(1.00 acres) RUSSELL TOWNSHIP Larry Dean and Sarah J. Madden, 7341 Wharton Road, to Erika R. Arslanian and David M. Roth, $1,887,500. (5.00 acres) Betty Jean Schieferstein (trustee), 14738 Russell Lane, to Darryl D. and Lynn Moore Dutsch, $445,000. (2.16 acres) Ellen L. Davis, 8484 Silvercreek Drive, to Christopher M. Sr. and Deborah L. Frato, $125,000. (1.71 acres) Laurie A. Bucklan, 14998 Surrey Downs Drive, to Matthew A. Skrajner and Melissa J. Rackus, $499,900. (1.50 acres)

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Help Wanted West Geauga Local Schools is looking for qualified classified employees for full time employment and/or on an “as needed basis” for the following positions: Custodial, Event Custodians, Van Drivers, and Bus Drivers (will train for CDL with passenger endorsement).

Please send resume and/or letters of interest to: ATTN: Jay Bishop, Director of Operations & Capital Improvements, West Geauga Board of Education, 8615 Cedar Road, Chesterland, OH 44026. Responses requested within 14 days

karlovecmediagroup

Outside Sales

Karlovec Media Group is hiring account representatives to sell print and online advertising in and around Geauga County, specifically in the Chesterland and Kirtland areas. We are seeking self-motivated and aggressive salespeople who aren’t afraid of a challenge. Karlovec Media Group publishes the Geauga County Maple Leaf, Chesterland News, Middlefield Post, Kirtland Chronicle and Geauga Now. Sales areas will include both print and online media. Candidates must be able to manage time wisely, meet deadlines and have reliable transportation. All of our staff must be willing to work in a team environment to help grow our newspapers. The ability to understand and live with a deadline-driven business is a must. The ideal candidate would have at least two years of sales experience.

Required skills: • Maintain established clients and generate new ad accounts.

• Attain new business accounts and sponsorships.

• Generate revenue and meet sales targets.

• Familiarity with online advertising and social media platforms a plus.

This is an independent contractor (1099) position.

There is an established client list included.

Submit resumes to

editor@geaugamapleleaf.com

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Classifieds AUTOS & PARTS 2004 SATURN ION runs good 137,000 miles, 1 owner, manual transmission, check engine light on $2,800/OBO Text 440-724-1888.

Wanted junk vehicles & scrap. Call 440679-7293.

Motorcycles wanted to buy. Call Steve at 440-488-7924.

FOR SALE DOWNSIZING Maple Side Table, golf bag with putters, wooden high chair, patio sconces, walker with wheels, antique coffee grinder, oil lamps, milk bottles (440)729-1082.

Gourds, fresh & dried. Swan & birdhouse, $2-$4 each Chardon Township. 440-3526953 leave message. I will return your call.

For sale single cemetery plot, Western Reserve Memorial Garden, Chesterland.

Call 440-298-1555 for info. Please leave a message.

House for Sale, 12777 Manchester Drive, Chesterland. 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath, living room, dining room, family room, large kitchen, 2.5 car attached garage, plus 24x32 building. 1+ acres. $300k. Call Mike Tahl 216-513-6688.

SERVICES John’s Plumbing: Affordable and reliable. Water heaters, toilets, faucets, drain cleaning, gas lines, sump pumps, well tanks. 440-285-0800.

Mobile Notary Loan Signing Agent. I come to you! Certified, insured, background screened. Contact Andrea Scheid at 440-343-2576, andrea44062@gmail. com, www.scheidsent.com.

Offering special discounts for interior and exterior painting and staining this season. 20+ years experience. Professional and insured. Call Dan 440-342-4552.

Joe Eicher doing roofing, siding, remodeling, cleanout houses, we do most anything. Call between 8a-4p, 440-813-4272.

No answer, leave message.

Two used JL Audio 12W6v2 Subs, Two used Pioneer Mono PDX-M6 amps. All wiring included. Excellent condition.

Priced to sell. $250. Text 440-552-4400.

Shop AVON at home or office. Delivery and a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

Bev Thompson Avon Independent Sales Representative Call: 440-708-8045 Visit my Web site: https://www.avon.com/ myavon/bthompson8804 Having a fall or Halloween party? Have orange and brown rolls (100’) and napkins (4”x8”) to match for sale. The Millers 440-632-5981.

Old oak plank wall foam $379; antique walnut sewing cabinet $98; cigar cabinet $78; humpback chest $89; large rocking horse $79. 440-338-3563.

Brown eggs from free range hens, no antibiotics, no hormones, $3/doz. Farm help wanted. 13137 StRt 608 Claridon.

440-636-5747.

GARAGE/ESTATE SALES CHESTERLAND: Oct 16, 9a-3p; Oct 17, 9a3p. 7404 Avon Ln. Miscellaneous household goods, some furniture. All must go!

If you need to have a moving sale or estate sale. Call Kathy Willis at 440-8403226.

CHESTERLAND: Saturday only Oct 16, 8a-3p. 13035 Cherry Ln. Grandma’s Treasures and more. Mid-century furniture, antiques, pewter, pottery, vintage toys, jewelry, new baby girl clothes, woman’s size M/L clothes- all in excellent condition, woman’s boots size 8.5, junior size 4 dresses. Too much to list - everything like new and priced to sell.

PETS & ANIMALS Blue healer mix with Australian Shepard, male, neutered, estimate age around 4 years old. Free to a good home. 440-6357677.

REAL ESTATE Thompson Twp - 1 acre scenic rolling building lot, side street lots of privacy. $12,900. 440-289-0708.

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WANTED TO BUY Wanted. Steel IVC containers. 440-4888407.

Buying all Stanley Bailey planes and machinist tools. Call Karl at 440-812-3392.

Old fishing tackle wanted: fishing lures (wood or plastic), tackle boxes, wooden duck decoys. Call Lee 440-313-8331.

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