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CHESTERLAND NEWS COVID-19 Ohio Decides on Mail-In Forces Primary through April 28 Changes to Deal Reached after COVID-19 Delayed March 17 Primary Township By John Karlovec editor@geaugamapleleaf.com
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Chester Township Trustees began to discuss the repercussions of novel coronavirus prevention efforts on the township administration and emergency services departments March 23. Trustee Skip Claypool drafted policy recommendations to be followed by all trustees, directors, staff and employees in city administration, which he presented at the emergency meeting last Monday. The recommendations include taking all employees’ temperatures at the Chester Township Fire Department station prior to work, and if employees have a temperature exceeding 100.4 degrees, they will be sent home. The trustees plan to recommend township Zoning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals cease all meetings at town hall and work remotely. Despite Gov. Mike DeWine’s stay at home order issued March 22, the township building and administrative offices will stay open for essential services. Fire Chief John Wargelin recounted an incident in the past week where a woman came to the town hall because she was struggling to get the natural gas in her house turned on. “The fact that we remain open in some respects is very important because (citizens) are coming to us,” Wargelin said. “I think it’s really key that we can keep helping our residents in these situations.” See Township • Page 2
State legislators have extended voting for the Ohio primary election through April 28 and have decided it be conducted through mailed-in absentee ballots. On March 25, the Ohio legislature unanimously passed the primary changes as part of an omnibus bill — House Bill 197 — which will enact numerous provisions to assist with the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Mike DeWine signed the bill last Friday. “I want to thank Senate President Obhof, House Speaker Householder, Minority Leaders Sykes and Yuko, and all members of the Ohio General Assembly who worked for the bipartisan and unanimous passage of House Bill 197,” DeWine said in a statement issued after passage of HB197. “This bill will ensure continuity of government, extended mail-in voting for our primary, clarity for schools and students, relief to workers impacted by COVID-19, and measures to make sure we are prepared to help Ohioans get back to work when this pandemic subsides. I applaud the collaborative work on this bill and look forward to signing it soon.” Voters, poll workers and candidates across the state ping-ponged last week between the possibility of an election day in which thousands of voters and poll workers could be potentially exposed to a deadly virus, and a delay pushing electoral victory into early June. The end result — by order of Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton — was polling
locations in the state of Ohio were closed for the March 17 primary election and would reopen for a delayed primary on June 2. But while state lawmakers said Acton had the power to close the polls, they said the authority to set a new date for the primary election rests with the General Assembly. “The Ohio legislature must provide an Act to respond to our local elections officials, precinct workers, candidates and most importantly, Ohio’s voters, that provides clarity and certainty regarding Ohio’s primary election,” Speaker of the House Larry Householder, R-Glenford, wrote in a March 17 memorandum sent to
all 99 members. On March 21, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose sent a letter to members of the Ohio General Assembly asking for its support of the Ohio Voters First Act. He said the forthcoming legislation, which had the backing of DeWine, was “a path forward to complete this election as quickly as possible that will simultaneously protect public safety and ensure every eligible Ohio voter has the opportunity to have their voice heard.” The Ohio Voters First Act would have done the following: • Authorize the secretary to See Voting • Page 4
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Chester Township Trustees Ken Radtke (back left) and Skip Claypool (front right) discuss the unique issues created by the novel coronavirus pandemic.
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The trustees asked the heads of the emergency service departments – fire, road and police – to update the board about their policies to prevent the spread of coronavirus. All departments have received remote thermometers that check the temperature of an individual from about 5 centimeters from the individual’s forehead. Road department Superintendent Joe Fornaro said lunches and shifts of work are being staggered so employees have less direct contact with each other. Police Chief Mark Purchase has implemented similar staggering at his station. “Staffing is obviously of the upmost importance. It’s just not an option to call off the (police department),” Purchase said. “I could have half the department call off and we can’t meet the needs of the community.” In the event the police or fire department becomes infected with the COVID-19, the departments of the surrounding municipalities would aid Chester in providing services. “We know that if one department takes a hit, there seems to be a big willingness to help each other out. Because we don’t know which department may take that hit,” Wargelin said.
“The fact that we remain open in some respects is very important because (citizens) are coming to us. I think it’s really key that we can keep helping our residents in these situations.” – Fire Chief John Wargelin The board offered multiple options to eliminating the amount of contact between township personnel, including alternating when some employees are in city hall. The trustees debated possible situations in which an employee is sent home due to coronavirus precautions. It is sick leave policy that if an employee is sick and stays home for more than three days, the employee must have a doctor’s note to return to work. However, if that employee is suspected of having the coronavirus or shows symptoms like a fever, it is possible they cannot see a doctor for testing or to acquire a note. Purchase brought up if a police officer is exposed to the coronavirus on a call, they are asked to self-quarantine, even without showing symptoms, as a precautionary measure. The trustees and department heads decided the discussion would resume in another meeting to talk about sick days and paid leave during the pandemic as COVID-19 has unique circumstances. The board met in regular session March 26 and planned to respond to further information provided by the governor throughout the week. “Between now and Thursday, we might learn something else that causes us to change,” Fornaro said.
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Obituaries Gary E. Mandalfino
Gary E. Mandalfino, age 69, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2020. Born July 4, 1950, in Cleveland, he lived in Cleveland Heights before moving to Chester Township in 1969. Gary was a graduate of St. Margaret Mary School in South Euclid, Cleveland Heights High School and John Carroll University, in 1986, with a degree in philosophy. He was an avid outdoorsman, partaking in cycling, rock climbing and ice climbing. Gary was the owner and operator of Salon Mandalfino in the Warehouse District of Cleveland. He is survived by his wife, Erin (nee Fitzpatrick); sister, Lynne Mandalfino; niece, Lauren (nee Russell) (Rich) Kekic; nephew, Jason Russell; and great-niece, Rosie Kekic. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Emil and Marilyn (nee Humbert). Family and friends were received to celebrate Gary’s life at the Mandalfino residence, 8761 Wilson Mills Road, Chesterland, on March 24, 2020, and March 25, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Due to the current public health concerns, Mass of Christian Burial and Interment at All Souls Cemetery was held privately with family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Gary’s name may be made to The Glioblastoma Foundation at www.glioblastomafoundation.org or to Hospice of the Western Reserve at www.hospicewr.org. Online tributes and condolences at www.gattozziandson.com.
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CHESTER TWP. – Doris Rae Kochert, age 85, passed away at her home in Chester Township, on March 18, 2020. She was born on June 8, 1934, in Warren, and was a cosmetology teacher for over 25 years at Bedford High School. Anyone who knew “D” was touched by her heart of gold. Doris was preceded in death by her brothers, Tim and William Morrison. She is survived by her children, Raymond Kochert (Julie), Richard Kochert (Connie), James Morrison, Tina Rogaski (Nick); and six grandchildren Ryan, Ricky, Kira, Shaylynn, Alana, and Casey. Services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in her memory be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences at www.gattozziandson.com.
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from page 1 produce and mail a postage paid absentee ballot request form to every eligible Ohio voter who did not cast a ballot during Ohio’s early voting period; • Pay the postage for the voter to return their ballot; and • Provides the secretary the discretion to hold in-person voting on June 2, if Acton’s March 17 order closing the polls was no longer in place by April 24. But the legislature’s passage of HB 197 nullified LaRose’s proposed legislation, after lawmakers argued LaRose did not have that authority. “The governor and lieutenant governor, and I, we laid out a path forward that we thought was the best plan that would have put an absentee ballot request form in the hands of ever Ohioan, with a postage-paid return envelope, and given us about 10 weeks to complete this election so that we could make sure that every voice was heard,” LaRose said in the video he shared on his Twitter page. “Now today (March 25), our friends in the Ohio General Assembly chose a different path. So now we move forward Ohio.” The new law provides Ohioans who already cast primary ballots, either in-person or by mail, are good to go and will have their votes counted on April 28. Those who did not vote early will now have the next month to cast absentee ballots through the mail. “If you haven’t already voted, now is your chance,” LaRose said. “Please go to VoteOhio.gov, where you can print your absentee ballot request, you can mail it in and your board of elections will get you a ballot in the
Geauga BOE Statement on Extension of Absentee Voting by Mail Deadline While we await final direction from the secretary of state on details concerning the extension of early voting by mail, the Geauga County Board of Elections is preparing to ensure that every Geauga County resident who wishes to vote in the 2020 Primary is able to vote by mail. Well over 1,000 voters have already applied for mail-in ballots since March 17, and we continue to accept applications by mail and in person at the board offices at 470 Center St., Building 6A, in Chardon. Applications are available at: https://boelections.co.geauga.oh.us/Portals/20/resources/Documents/Blank%20Absentee%20Application.pdf For those unable to print an application, there are applications available at the board offices for pick up, and applications can be mailed to you upon request by phone at 440279-2030. Applications can be returned by mail or in person using the drop box. “Our committed full-time and part-time staff members are up to the task of carrying out this extended mail in voting,” said elections board Director Pete Zeigler. “We encourage voters to complete applications early and return ballots as quickly as possible, to ensure time for applications and ballots to make their way through the mail.” Ballots must be postmarked by the 27th of April, or returned in person at the board offices by 7:30 p.m. April 28 to be timely. Pete Zeigler, Director Edward Ryder, Chair mail right away.” He added, “Our state thrives when every voice is heard, and we don’t want anybody to miss out on the opportunity to be a part of this election. Go to VoteOhio.gov and print your absentee ballot request, and tell a friend about it as well.” There will be no in-person voting for this primary election, though exceptions are being made in certain cases for disabled voters and those without access to the postal system. At a recent daily COVID-19 news conference, Ohio Lt. Gov. John Husted was asked about the election process lawmakers passed.
“We think that a longer period of time would’ve been better for the voters of the state of Ohio, but the legislature has decided on a shorter period of time,” he said. “We will make the best of it.” Rep. Fred Strahorn, D-Dayton, said on the House floor March 25 he wished LaRose would be able to simply mail out absentee ballots to voters without them needing to go through the process of officially requesting them. “Appreciate comments of my friend @RepFredStrahorn today,” LaRose said in a tweet. “Please know that if I could send an absen-
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• Ohioans will have to request an absentee ballot from their respective counties’ boards of elections office. • The request form is available online at VoteOhio.gov. Voters can print and fill it out, then send it to their elections office. Or, they can request the application form be mailed to them to be mailed back. • Once Ohioans are approved as an absentee voter, they will receive their blank ballot in the mail. • The filled-out ballot can be mailed back or dropped off to their board of elections office. It must be postmarked by April 27 and received by May 8 to count. • Contact and mailing information for the Geauga County Board of Elections is: 470 Center St., Building 6A, Chardon, OH 44024. Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Monday - Friday). Telephone: (440) 279-2030. Fax: (440) 285-0959. Email: geauga@OhioSoS.gov. Website: boelections.co.geauga.oh.us • Only voters who were eligible to vote on March 17 may cast an absentee ballot. • Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose will be sending a postcard to all Ohioans informing them of this voting process and how they can cast ballots. tee request to every voter in this primary I would. Unfortunately, ORC 3501.05 prohibits me from doing so and HB 197 did not address that.” See Election • Page 5
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Local Candidates Sound Off On Extension of Absentee Voting by Mail Deadline Ohio House District 76 Rep. Diane Grendell (incumbent):
“I appreciate the desire to keep the public safe during this time, but I have heard from many individuals who are frustrated with the governor and secretary of state’s last minute decision to cancel in-person voting on election day, and their failure to engage the legislature before taking that action. “As a result of that decision, my colleagues in the legislature and I met in Columbus to pass an extension of the vote by mail period so that those who were planning to vote in-person on election day could maintain their constitutional right to participate in this election, as well as legislation to help address the economic issues facing Ohioans due to the COVID-19 precautions.”
Ohio House District 76 Candidate Frank Hall:
“I think the House and Senate did a good job considering the difficult situation we are in.” “For health concerns I’m glad they made this extension. I wish it was the constitutional way (this way) from the beginning instead
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Ballots must be received by 7:30 p.m. April 28, or postmarked on or before April 27 and received by May 8 to count. Voting rights groups have weighed in to express concern over the new process, arguing it will disenfranchise voters. “Ohio’s voters need more than a postcard to participate in this primary,” tweeted All Voting is Local, a national group that seeks to remove barriers to the ballot box. “An April 28th deadline is not enough time
of just canceling the March 17 vote. Gov. DeWine did not have that power. “That said, all mail-in ballots for the primary is the smartest move that retains our right to vote, while taking care of our public health concerns with this virus.” – Cole Kornell, campaign manager for Frank Hall For Ohio campaign.
Geauga County Commissioner Ralph Spidalieri (incumbent):
“As county commissioner, I was able to see firsthand the confusion that canceling of the election less than 12 hours of it caused. It was unfortunate to see the amount of people that drove to the polls to vote that morning to be turned away. “I also understand the importance of health and safety of the voters, and also the poll workers. I have been engaged daily with our county and state officials to ensure Geauga is doing everything to protect its residents, businesses and employees. “As this is a most challenging and difficult time for our country, I could not be prouder of our county and the people I serve. I have seen daily the acts of kindness See Candidates • Page 6 to receive, fill out, and return absentee ballots.” “Today’s (March 25) vote by the OH Senate re: the postponed primary election was bad for OH voters,” Mike Brickner, Ohio state director of All Voting is Local, said in a tweet, adding the legislation violates state and federal law by not allowing voters to register within a 30-day time frame. “Voters need more time to cast a ballot by mail. Elections officials need more time to ensure the process works well for voters,” he tweeted. “This plan falls far short of what is needed to protect the voting rights for every Ohio voter.”
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and the care that our residents have for their neighbors and the outpour of support for those in need. We will get through the election process and be able to get back to normal business soon.”
Geauga County Commissioner Candidate Dennis Galicki:
“Speaker Householder and the Ohio House, along with President Obhoff and the Ohio Senate, struck the right chord with HB 197, bringing the right resolution to the 11thhour election postponement. Now everyone who wants to participate in the primary election will have the time to request and receive a ballot, review the candidates and conveniently cast their vote with a mail-in ballot, closing an unprecedented election cycle on April 28.”
Geauga County Sheriff Scott Hildenbrand (incumbent):
“As someone who has dedicated my entire professional career to the health and safety of Geauga Countians, I can appreciate the difficult decision Gov. DeWine and Dr. Acton had to make on March 16. State legislators have acted to bring an end to this wild ride, and all of us will move forward and make the best of it. I only hope those people who did not have an opportunity to vote, either in person or by mail, before March 17, will make the effort to vote in this very important primary election. I encourage those voters to call the board of elections or go to VoteOhio.gov to request an absentee ballot, and to return it before the deadline.”
Geauga County Sheriff Candidate Jimmy Lee Holden:
“We are truly living in unprecedented times with the current worldwide pandemic. As we strive to balance our constitutional rights with the preservation of the publics welfare, we must take the necessary steps to safeguard our liberties. The most important thing, of course, is to ensure your families safety. Following that, please take the time to cast your mail-in ballot so that your voice can be heard during this year’s primary election.”
Geauga Probate/Juvenile Court Judge Tim Grendell (incumbent):
“I have heard from many people who were frustrated that their opportunity to vote in person was cancelled at the last minute, and I appreciate the legislature’s decision to extend the vote by mail option so that everybody who wants to vote will have the opportunity to exercise their constitutional right to do so. “Navigating the changing landscape during these unprecedented times is challenging, and I find myself relying heavily on the leadership experience I’ve acquired over years of public service and as a veteran, to ensure that the Geauga County Probate/Juvenile Court continues to provide essential services to protect Geauga County children, families and seniors, while keeping our staff and the public safe.”
Geauga Probate/Juvenile Court Judge Candidate Matt Rambo:
“While I was disappointed that the March 17 election was cancelled, and frustrated with the way events unfolded with the election mere hours away, I think Gov. DeWine and Director Acton ultimately made the right choice given the health risks to voters and poll workers that in-person voting presented. “With regard to the election schedule going forward, voting entirely by mail in such a shortened time frame may not be ideal, but I think that the General Assembly made the right decision to again avoid the health risks that in-person voting presents. “Now that there is a plan is in place, I’m anxious to resume running a clean, positive campaign for Geauga County Probate and Juvenile judge.”
Geauga County Recorder Candidate Celesta Mullins:
“As the chief deputy of your Geauga County Recorder’s Office and a candidate for Geauga County recorder, I support all efforts to run an all-mail primary election with an April 28, 2020, deadline. It is my opinion this would be the safest way to accommodate the residents right to vote. “I care about the health and safety of our residents, and this conforms to the most reasonable solution during this difficult time. The COVID-19 virus is serious and it is in the best interest of our residents to conform with strict guidelines at this time.”
Community Meetings Chester Township: April 9, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees; April 23, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held
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Chester Government Update The Chester Township Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on March 12. West Geauga Kiwanis member Ken Mantey provided an overview of a proposed free-cycle day. He proposed that the Kiwanis and township jointly sponsor a free-cycle day and use the recycle park to provide residents the opportunity to bring household items to be recycled. Other citizens would be free to pick up those items that were serviceable. The remainder would be sent to the dump.
No large appliances, upholstered furniture, mattresses, clothes, linens or TVs would be accepted. There was discussion of the merits and challenges of such a program. While many questions remain regarding the program, $300 was tentatively approved for advertising. The township moved to approve the repaving of Sperry Road from Sherman to Wilson Mills roads and Sherman Road from Sperry to Heath roads. Plans were also
approved for improvements to Kirkwood, Cranwood, Spruce and Winding Brook drives. Administrative action was taken to approve road materials to be purchased in preparation to perform road maintenance and equipment for road department trucks. Other action included hiring a temporary employee that was needed due to an illness of a staff member. Trustees approved the use of Chester School property and Parkside by
the West Geauga Baseball Federation as well as the use of Parkside Park by the West Geauga local schools. Lowe’s Greenhouse Florist was approved to provide landscaping and maintenance for the township property contingent on approval from the township’s prosecutor regarding its company name change. Submitted by Walter M. “Skip” Claypool, Chester Township Trustee
Letters to the Editor Every Vote Counts To the Residents of Chester Township: I am proud to announce that on March 19, 2020, the Chester Township Board of Trustees hired Eon Osborn, William Bulman and Ryan Zittkowski to full-time positions with the Chester Township Fire Department. Lt. Osborn has been with the fire department 24 years and is a Level II firefighter/ paramedic and a state-certified fire inspector, as well as a member of the Geauga County Dive Team. Mr. Bulman has four years with Chester and is also a firefighter II and paramedic. Mr. Zittkowski is a firefighter II/paramedic with two years’ experience. In addition, we will be able to fill three more full-time positions in the immediate future once applications are received, reviewed
and submitted for the board’s approval. The staff will continue to be supported by the part-time employees. The need to have the ability to hire fulltime employees has become more apparent during the current crisis. The cornerstone of our staff can no longer be part-time employees when they have responsibility and obligations to work full time with other departments. It should be noted these hires were made possible as a result of the passage of the fire levy on May 7, 2019, by a mere 14 votes. I want to thank Chief John Wargelin, current Trustee Ken Radtke and former Trustees Bob Rogish and Bud Kinney for their visionary efforts in working with me to pass the fire levy in 2019. Joseph Mazzurco Chester Township Trustee