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The Russell Township Citizens Park District board members were surprised and disappointed when their proposed 1-mill levy failed April 28, said board member Perry Howland in a phone interview May 3. By April 28, the measure received 698 votes in favor of it and 828 against it, or 46 percent to 54 percent, according to the Geauga County Board of Elections unofficial results. The final results will not be certifed until May 15, as the April 28 election was a mail-in only election due to the COVID-19 pandemic and several ballots were still outstanding on election day. This was the park board’s second attempt to raise operating funds sorely needed since the Russell Township Trustees formed the park district a few years ago. The five-year additional levy would have yielded about $270,000 per year and cost the homeowners $35 annually per $100,000 in property valuation, according to the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Board members had a plan to purchase 64 wooded acres on Music Street, all that remains of 300 acres owned by the Gallo Family Limited Partnership and Karl and Barbara Wilke. The board would have had the funds to pay about a quarter of the $740,000 asking price with the Clean Ohio Conservation Fund covering the rest of the cost in a grant. If the levy had passed, the Ohio Public Works Commission was expected to approve the See Levy • Page 5
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Cub Scout Pack 3104 removed garlic mustard from Sunnybrook Preserve in Chester Township, filling 10 garbage bags with the invasive plant species as part of a conservation service project.
Cub Scouts Are At it Again Cub Scouts from Pack 3104 in Chester Township recently performed a conservation project at Geauga Park District’s Sunnybrook Preserve. The Scouting families pulled garlic mustard, an invasive plant species in Ohio that chokes out native plants and indirectly affects pollinators like honeybees.
The Cub Scouts first watched videos on how to identify the plant and its proper removal. Then, they met in the parking lot of the preserve, where each scouting family worked together at a distance to perform the work. When it was all complete, they removed 10 large garbage bags filled with garlic mustard. The
Scouts enjoyed seeing each other for the first time since COVID-19 measures were put in place in March. Any group wishing to perform a conservation project may email Holly Sauder at hsauder@geaugaparkdistrict.org for information. To join Scouting, sign up at www.Scouting.org.
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Any Geauga County residents in need of food should contact Sara Shininger, community support coordinator for Geauga County Job and Family Services, at 440-285-9141, ext. 1263.
Alumni Banquet Canceled
The 140th reunion of West Geauga, Russell and Chester schools scheduled for June 26 has been canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic. The committee plans to continue its tradition of honoring those who graduated from their respective schools 50 or more years ago in 2021.
Happy Tails Fundraiser
The May fundraiser for the Happy Tails Cat Sanctuary at Colonial Wine & Beverage, 8389 Mayfield Road in Chester Township has been postponed to Oct. 10 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Because donations have decreased during the pandemic, the sanctuary is willing to credit much-needed contributions sent in the near future toward ticket reservations for the event. Tickets for $40 per person will cover wine and beer tasting, wood-fired pizza, appetizers, salad, beverages and dessert, plus access to a silent auction and a 50-50 raffle. Tax-deductible donations may either be transmitted via PayPal or mailed to: Happy
Tails Cat Sanctuary, P.O. Box 581, Chesterland, OH 44026. For more information, call or text Doreen at 440-759-0076 or send an email message to HappyTailsCatSanctuary@gmail.com.
Vendors Sought for Arts Fair
Auburn Firedevils, auxiliary to the Auburn Volunteer Fire Department, is hosting its annual arts, crafts and consultants fair Nov. 16 from 10 am. to 3 p.m. at Adams Halls, 11455 Washington St., Auburn Township. The group is seeking vendors for the event. Tables are $25 each. Tables and chairs are provided. There is plenty of parking for vendors and shoppers alike at the facility. For more information and a registration form, call Patti Phillips at 440-343-0054 or email auburnclambake@gmail.com.
Online Plant Sale
The Gates Mills Garden Cub is hosting its annual plant sale online. Choose from over 100 different types of perennials, trees and shrubs as well as handmade birdhouses. Online orders accepted from 10 a.m. May 23 to 5 p.m. May 31, or until sold out. Purchase plants online at www.thegatesmillsgardenclub.com and schedule a pickup date and time June 4-6. Pick up the plants at the drive-thru located at 1280 Chagrin River Road. For information, email GMGCplantsale@ gmail.com.
Geauga Park District Biggest Fish Contest
Geauga Park District is offering a weekly youth fishing contest for county residents ages 17 and under, sponsored by Juvenile Court Judge Tim Grendell and state Rep. Diane Grendell. The winner each week will receive a fishing rod and reel, courtesy of the Grendells. The park district will accept weekly entries through the following Tuesday evening. The contest will take place all spring long, concluding with the final week beginning June 17.
Youth 16 years of age or older can obtain a license online through Ohio Department of Natural Resources. To enter the contest, send a picture of the young angler holding his or her fish to info@geaugaparkdistrict.org, complete with name, age, hometown, date, and the pond or lake location within the Geauga Park District, write the words “Biggest Fish of the Week Contest” in the email subject line. Participants may enter weekly. Any fish species is eligible. Winning youth may also appear on the park district’s social media or publicity materials. For a list of fishing locations and species, visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org under Activities, then Fishing.
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Educational Foundation Funds ‘No Place for Hate’ Initiative Staff Report The West Geauga Educational Foundation is a nonprofit group that provides funds to help introduce new and innovative learning methods to students at West Geauga Schools. “Funding these programs through private donations allows our schools to gain firsthand experience with new ways to improve learning, enhance teaching efficiency, boost students who might be struggling with reading and other areas and more,” foundation President Caise Rode McHale said. “When proven, they can be integrated into the regular curriculum.” Each year, WGEF receives grant requests from teachers, administrators, students and parents. This spring the foundation approved a $5,000 grant request from Lindsey Elementary Principal Meagan Bellan for a program
titled, “Books Matter.” This program was developed to support the West Geauga Schools’ anti-bullying efforts. Books purchased for this program are selected in coordination with the “No Place for Hate” initiative and focus on issues such as disability, hate/bullying awareness, bias, culture, social justice, etc. Available for teachers to incorporate into classroom discussions, these age-appropriate materials also will be featured on a Padlet enabling students, staff and parents access to the list of available titles. This grant would not be possible without financial support from the community. “We thank those who attend our annual fundraisers such as the Thanksgiving Day Pancake Breakfast,” McHale said. If you would like to learn more, join or make a donation, visit www.wgef.org.
West Geauga Rec Council Dear West Geauga Families, We hope you are doing well and staying safe during this time. As many of you are aware, a lot of camps in our area have cancelled camp for the summer. Many camps are making this decision now so that families can begin making other arrangements. Although we had hoped to offer camp to our dedicated families this summer, after careful consideration and consultation, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our summer day camp program this year. This was an extremely challenging decision and one that impacts all of us, including
the executive board, but the health and safety of our families is and must be our highest priority. We understand this will come as sad news to you and the children who look forward to camp each year. It leaves us with a heavy heart, too. We appreciate the continued support of the community and look forward to seeing you in 2021. For those of you that have registered already and paid, you will receive a refund in the coming weeks. Thank You, West Geauga Recreation Council Board
Memorial Day Services Chester Township
Chester Township Cemetery May 25 • 10 a.m. The community is invited to the Memorial Day Observance Ceremony to be held at the Chester Township Cemetery on Chillicothe Road. The ceremony will be held rain or shine, and social distancing will be practiced. Call Chester Town Hall at 440-729-7058 for more information.
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Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Russell Township Veterans Memorial program held at Briar Hill and Riverview cemeteries is cancelled. Flags will be placed on all veterans’ graves and flowers by the flagpoles for the traditional Memorial Day. Residents are asked to take a drive through the grounds to salute veterans from different wars.
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Say No To The Ghetto Plan This survey is a Ghetto Plan for Chesterland. Everything mentioned in it costs Money. Free sidewalks? C’mon I know most of you and you’re not naive. Here is what we really get: The RTA, City Water, Every Home connected to Sewers, Higher Taxes, Lowered Standard of Living, Lower Property Values. The crime rates in Cuyahoga are between three to six times higher than in Geauga County. Higher crime rates means more taxes for more Police. It never ends. Cities services eat money. The sewer plant on Mayfield Road can add thousands of tie ins. The Cleveland waterline runs along County Line Road. They could mess things up quickly.
Developers Always Exploit Seniors
HUD stopped the senior housing designation in the 1990s due to litigation involved over it being called biased by “developers.” So that’s a lie. The owner of the West G plaza wants us to subsidize a commercial district that no longer has a chamber of commerce. The Chesterland chamber of commerce went belly up. They spent their money on paid employees and parties folks. Do you want to pay their way? I don’t. Real Senior Housing has: Assisted Living, Long Term Care, 24/7 Medical Staff and three meals a day. What they suggest is pure BS.
Past Election’s Deceptions
I did not see one issue in Ken Radtke’s campaign literature or articles that spoke of changing our Township into a city. Nor did I see any mention of becoming a city in Joe Mazurco’s campaign literature. Yet here we are with a $20,000 survey the Public paid for but had Zero input in or knowledge about. The survey is a pathetic joke. Hidden Agendas: it seems Ken and Joe are sneaky. To top that off they send it out during this pandemic and tell us now there are Virtual meetings. So it looks like they planned this so the public can sit an watch as they destroy our way of life. I say No. If it takes a recall campaign to literally remove these two from office – I Am In. My contact info is out there. FYI Chesterland is the “name” of our Post Office as there is another Chester Township in southern Ohio, there is no city here. Let’s Keep Chesterland Green Gary Paoletto
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Under the terms of the grant from the national board, local agencies chosen to receive funds must: 1) Be private, voluntary non-profits or units of government, 2) Be eligible to receive Federal funds, 3) Have an accounting system, 4) Practice nondiscrimination, 5) Have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, and 6) If they are a private, voluntary organization, have a voluntary board. Qualifying agencies are urged to apply. Geauga County has distributed emergency food and shelter funds previously to Geauga County Job and Family Services and WomenSafe Inc. Public or private, voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds can contact Claudia Toth for more information at 209 Center St., Unit H, Chardon, OH 44024; (216) 436-2028; or ctoth@uws.org. The deadline for letters of application to be received is May 22, 2020.
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Drug Traffickers Arrested Staff Report Investigators from the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office, The Portage County Drug Task Force and City of Chardon Police Department have arrested Isaiah S. Schultz, of Painesville, for trafficking in drugs, a fourth-degree felony. Schultz is a suspect in a fatal overdose the PCDTF investigated, with the case originating in Mantua Township. On April 27, Schultz was actively trafficking heroin and suspected fentanyl pills — labeled as the prescription medication Percocet — in the Chardon area. Following an unrelated narcotics sale, investigators took Schultz, Gillian Waters and Michael Tapia into custody for multiple drug offenses. Investigators seized approximately three
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grams of heroin, 40 suspected Fentanyl pills, labeled as Percocet 30mg, a digital scale and U.S. currency. Schultz was transferred into the custody of the PCDTF. His case in Geauga County will be presented for additional trafficking-related charges to a Geauga County grand jury. Waters and Tapia were taken into custody for drug possession, with additional trafficking-related charges pending against Waters. “The partnership with the Portage County Drug Task Force is another great example of area law enforcement working tirelessly to pursue and hold accountable those responsible for trafficking dangerous narcotics throughout Geauga County and its surrounding areas,” Geauga County Sheriff Scott Hildenbrand said. West Geauga Library in Chester Township — where they have been meeting — has been closed because of the pandemic. That would be up to fellow board member Roy Podojil, he said. A shortage of funds and time will make it difficult for another levy to be put on the November ballot, he said. Due to the delayed election, issues on the November ballot will have less time for processing than usual. “We have to go through the auditor. There’s a lot of expense for the campaign committee to put out fliers and whatnot,” Howland said. “It’s discouraging. We thought we had it.”
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West G Plans Virtual Building Tours for Newbury Families By Amy Patterson amy@geaugamapleleaf.com
With school buildings closed for the rest of the year, Newbury Schools students are missing out on events meant to commemorate the final closure of their district. At the April 27 West Geauga Schools Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Richard Markwardt told the board about another missed chance for Newbury kids. “One of our (planned) activities was to bring the people from Newbury over, the students and their parents,” he said. “Obviously COVID-19 has prevented them from doing so.” Markwardt credited Director of Public Relations and Development Jim Kish with becoming “quite the video guy,” after Kish filmed and produced the video tours. The tours were done in a way to avoid compromising building security or give away floor plans, Markwardt added. The videos are available at www.westg.org under both the parents tab and the COVID-19 Information tab. Nancy Benincasa, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, thanked staff for shifting to online learning with very little time to plan or process changes. She also thanked parents for their support in helping students learn at home. “Our parents are doing such a wonderful job and are so kind to our staff,” Benincasa said. “They take such a burden off staff with their kindness and dedication.” Benincasa said conversations with “teacher leaders” have included concerns over easing the burden on families, especially those with multiple students needing to access on-
line materials at the same time. Teachers are trying to think through scheduling and helping parents in terms of ease of access, and have discussed how students can take tests at home, as well as ways to welcome students back to school next year in the event learning will still be fully or partially online. Students are not receiving review material, she and Markwardt told the board, but are receiving new instruction online. “Even though it’s not optimum, we are moving the curriculum forward,” Benincasa said. “Just like great teachers – no matter what, they (are) filled with ways to make it better.” Director of Pupil Personnel Amy Davis said teachers are also reaching out to students with severe needs, who are struggling with the changes brought on by distance learning. “We are seeing regression and it is scary,” Davis said. Parents are doing the best they can, but Davis said human interaction and the handson work of therapists, intervention specialists and county programs cannot be replaced. “Our teachers, guidance counselors, paraprofessionals, they’re on the front lines and they’re helping families very directly, even dropping materials at people’s homes, wherever they may be living at these times,” Davis said. “It’s very touching and it’s incredible, and it’s bringing school to our children.” Markwardt mentioned an email he received from a parent lamenting the loss of traditional senior rites-of-passage, such as prom and commencement ceremonies. West G students were scheduled to graduate from
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Because plans to give Newbury Schools students and families a tour of the buildings they will be attending next fall have been derailed by COVID-19, West Geauga Schools Director of Public Relations and Development Jim Kish filmed and produced video tours of the district’s buildings.
Severance Hall this year and the district moved to push the ceremony to August at the same location, but he said the Ohio Department of Education advised last week all graduation ceremonies should be virtual instead of in-person. Markwardt credited West Geauga High School Principal Jay Bishop with taking the initiative to involve student leaders in plans to move forward with senior year-end activities. “The kids aren’t happy when their plans derail, but they’re less unhappy when they have a voice in the solution,” Markwardt said. Treasurer Karen Penler said the district is seeking to be close to a break-even level by the end of the year, and additional refunds from the state, including premiums
from their workers’ compensation fund, have come in as part of the COVID-19 response. Penler said the district is still spending money on food services, through their free and reduced lunch pick-ups, but with students not purchasing food in buildings, the food service fund may need to be replenished by the general fund if it falls short. The federal CARES Act may also provide financial relief to school districts, Penler said, adding the U.S. Department of Agriculture is still providing funding for free and reduced lunch programs. Budget impacts related to both COVID-19 and moving Newbury expenditures onto West Geauga ledgers, will be seen in 2021, Penler added.
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Chester Government Update Chester Township will be holding Memorial Day ceremony May 30, adhering to the social distancing and other reasonable precautions. The service begins at 10 a.m. at the Chester Township Cemetery, 12701 Chillicothe Road. Senior Cleanup Day and Chester Cleanup Days have been canceled due to the coronavirus.
Survey Update
The Chesterland community questionnaire was recently mailed. There have been some calls and questions from residents who said they had not received the questionnaire. If a household did not receive a questionnaire, please email Ken Radtke Jr. at kradtke@chestertwp.org and provide him with one’s name and address. The township is consolidating a list and a second mailing to those residents that were omitted will likely go out within the next few weeks. Trustees apologize for the error.
Meeting Highlights
The Chester Township Board of Trustees met April 23 and 27 in the town hall meeting room. Chairman Ken Radtke Jr. presided. Radtke recognized Trustee Walter “Skip� Claypool for setting up the first ever electronic Zoom meeting, which is being used on a trial basis. Those interested in attending meetings via Zoom should contact the town hall by calling 440-729-7058 or emailing mlflorentine@chestertwp.org. He also recognized Claypool for helping to organize a Rotary thank-you for University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center. Chester fire and police departments and Chardon, Munson
and Hambden fire departments were in attendance, as well, to assist with delivery of pizzas to the hospital workers. Thanks to the Chesterland News for its recognition of the event. Other business conducted during the meetings included, but was not limited to, the following: the promotion of Sean Peck to road worker III, various salary adjustments, the purchase of a new lawn mower, the approval to renew an existing 2.5-mil road and bridge levy, the approval to renew a .5-mil police levy, the acceptance of contracts for various road projects, a decision to participate in the winter salt program resulting in considerable discounts, the purchase of a new computer, the repair of a various vehicles, the resignation of assistant fiscal officer Kathryn Kolk, a motion for dollars to conduct the state audit, lease agreements for new copy machines, acceptance of bids to perform road work and the resignation of Road Superintendent Joseph Fornaro. All three trustees complimented him on a great job and thanked him for his dedication. Claypool asked the board of trustees to consider a contract with an outside law firm to assist with legal issues on an as needed basis. The board agreed. Chester Police Chief Mark Purchase was chosen to assist the road department with administrative oversight and the Geauga County Engineer engaged to provide operational oversight to the road department staff until a replacement superintendent is selected. Trustees are continuing to meet, and the public is invited to attend via Zoom or to attend live, observing social distancing standards and other limitations. Submitted by Walter M. Claypool, Chester Township Trustee
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public gatherings limited, in mid-March, the Ohio Library Council issued a statement March 19 strongly recommending libraries close across the state “to ensure the safety and wellbeing of public library customers and staff and to prevent exposure to the coronavirus (COVID-19).” Like all public institutions with revenue based in the collection of taxes, GCPL could face significant budget cuts as a result of the coronavirus crisis. In response, part-time employees are being asked to take voluntary furlough, Assistant Director Kris Carroll told the GCPL board during a virtual meeting May 1. GCPL announced May 8 it is furloughing 99 employees, effective May 10, 2020 as a result of the library’s extended closure due to the pandemic along with a projected decrease in state funding.
All GCPL branches closed March 14 and Worso said library staff, the board and the administration are all eager to provide services again. “Everything got dropped,” Worso said of the March 14 closure. “We haven’t cleaned up, but we’re going to try to figure out how to open up book drops so people can start returning their materials and we can begin processing them.” DeWine and Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton’s reopening orders initially categorized libraries as “entertainment,” pushing a possible reopening date into June. However, Worso said the OLC issued a clarification of the orders, which allowed libraries to open earlier after pushback from some county prosecutors. “In some capacity, we’re essential services,” Worso said. “(People are) going to need us in the next few months — for things like (filing for) unemployment, filing for social security, all the things people need to do online.” Worso said libraries across the country are awaiting the results of a study library cooperative OCLC, the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Columbus-based research and development group Battelle are running to determine best practices on handling of materials, training and cleaning to allow safe operations going forward. “Many libraries in Ohio — and in the U.S. — are waiting for that study to help us determine safe handling procedures,” Worso said. “We want to make that happen.” Geauga Public Health would review any plan the library has, he said. GCPL amplified electronic library services in the days after the shutdown, but Worso said he hopes the plan to open curbside services at all county locations is a success. “We’ve got two sides to deal with,” Worso said. “An eager public that is desperate for library services and desperate to see the smiling faces of the staff, and staff that is desperate to see the public.”
Community Meetings Chester Township: May 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 practicing social distancing.) Russell Township: May 20, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. (Trustees have opted to resume their regular meeting schedule but has 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. The location is changed to the Town Hall to better accommodate physical distancing advisories.) West Geauga BOE: May 26, 7 p.m., virtual regular meeting. All meetings are held at the BOE Community Room, 8615 Cedar Road, unless otherwise noted.
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Obituaries
David Lee Mapes and Pamela Jane Mapes
Mapes Greenhouse owners David Lee Mapes and Pamela Jane Maples passed away on Dec. 26 and June 19, 2019, respectively. David, age 71, died of sudden death and Pamela, age 72, died after a prolonged illness. David Mapes graduated from West Geauga High School, joined the U.S. Navy and worked for the City of Mayfield Heights before joining his father and mother in Mapes Greenhouse business. He was well known for his Veterans’ Day plaques and well over 4,000 have gone all over the world. Pamela Jane Hurford was born in Michigan and, after finishing high school, the family moved to Chester Township. At age 17, Pam was burned with cobalt radiation, causing her great pain her entire life. She worked at University Hospital when she met David. David and Pam were married July 10, 1971, and shard 47 years of marriage. Pam loved and mothered several litters of Springer Spaniel pups. Pam wanted a flower shop, so David and his father, plus a few local friends, built it in 25 days. She was a great floral designer. In 1970, David went to work with his father and mother, Kenneth and Nettie Mapes, owners of Mapes Greenhouse on Mayfield Road in Chesterland. The Mapes family shared a long history in the Chesterland area. David’s father, Kenneth Seth Mapes, started Mapes Greenhouse in 1924 on Mayfield Road in Chesterland, receiving the property from his father, Leverett Mapes, who received the property
from his father, Seth Mapes, who bought the property in 1866. Kenneth Mapes (Nov. 13, 1903 - Jan 13, 1999) married Nettie Johnson Gates Mapes (Aug. 14, 1907 - July 1, 1995), and together they ran the greenhouse. They were well known for their orchids, cutting nearly 10,000 orchid blooms each year to send to Cleveland florists for Easter holiday corsages while continuing to grow annuals for a spring crop and chrysanthemums for a fall crop. David and Pam are survived by son, Christopher Lee Mapes; and grandson, Kyle Christopher Donahue. Pam is survived by brothers, Hadley Hurford, of Lyndhurst, Bobby Hurford, of Columbus; and numerous nieces and nephews. David had one deceased sister, Betty Marie Stotlar, and is survived by sisters Mary Ann Barnhardt, of Concord, N.C., Donna May Werner Epprecht, of Sedona Ariz.; and numerous nieces, nephew, great-niece, great-nephew, great-great-niece and greatgreat-nephew. David and Pam are buried at Chester Township Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Fioritto Funeral Service.
Jean M. Grenier
Jean Millard Grenier, age 86, passed away on April 27, 2020, in Oxford, Ohio. She was born Oct. 13, 1933, to Ralph and Jeanette Millard, in Cleveland, and was a graduate of Shaker Heights High School and Colby Sawyer College. On July 1, 1958, she married David W. Grenier and they celebrated 60 years of marriage. Jean is survived by her son David R. (Tamara) Grenier, grandsons, David E. (Alexis) Grenier and Andrew D. Grenier (Kasey O’Donnel), and great-grandson Kaiden Grenier, all of Hamilton, Ohio; and sister, Mrs. Nancy Henry, of Philadelphia, Pa. She was preceded in death by her husband, David W. Grenier; son Robert W. Grenier; and brother William Millard. A graveside service will be held May 14 at 2 p.m. at Lakeview Cemetery, Cleveland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jean’s memory to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital.
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Board of Zoning Appeals The Chester Township Board of Trustees is seeking applicants to fill one open position for an alternate member on the Board of Zoning Appeals for a five-year term expiring December 31, 2024. Applicants are required to be residents of Chester Township. The position is open to all residents. The proceedings of this Board are quasi-judicial and individuals who are licensed attorneys or who have legal training and experience are encouraged to apply. Interested parties are requested to submit a letter with a description of their qualifications by May 29, 2020 at 4:00 PM to: Chester Township Board of Trustees, 12701 Chillicothe Rd., Chesterland, OH 44026, or via email to mlflorentine@chestertwp.org.
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Classifeds AUTOS & PARTS
GARAGE/ESTATE SALES
Cash for Junk Vehicles: running or not, classics/big trucks/etc., free removal, call/text Zac 440-679-7293.
If you need to have a moving sale or estate sale call Kathy Willis at 440-8403226, partial estate buyouts also.
1994 Cavalier for parts, new front rotors and calipers, Viper alarm, 6/32 tires on aluminum wheels, front bra, $325, call 440-548-5801.
Washer/dryer $150, tires Mastercraft 195/55/R15 $100/pair, two air conditioners $50 each, microwave $30, food dehydrator $25, new bedspread full/queen orange $40. 440-632-0066.
2001 Chrysler Sebring. Mechanic’s special, many new parts, good tires and brakes, engine misfire. Drive it home $500 cash. 440-313-1178.
Joe Eicher doing roofing, siding, remodeling, cleanout houses, we do most anything, Call between 8am and 4pm, 440813-4272. No answer, leave message.
WANTED TO BUY Wanted ‘65-‘67 Mustang Convertible, and other muscle cars needing repair, call/ text 440-832-1465. Vintage Stanley Bailey and other woodworking planes, also buying hand and machinist tools. Call Karl at 440-812-3392.
Farmington Road Yard Sales, May 6 -5p?, May 7 -8a to 8p. Old books, antiques, tools, watch for the balloons, 16925 Farmington Rd 44491.
FOR RENT PARTY TENT: 20x40” holds 80 people, perfect for graduation parties and weddings. Chesterland Rotary Club will deliver and set up. Proceeds used for scholarships at West G, $250! Add a sound system to the party, $150 additional. Call Fred Nevar 440-729-2717.
SERVICES
FOR SALE Canoe: 16’ Mohawk canoe, fiberglass hull, $150/obo, call 440-285-0781. Will take orders for masks and baked goods. 440-313-3718. Fleece fabric: large commercial rolls of polyester fleece fabric, 40 yards per roll, solid colors/prints/camouflage, USA made, only $100 per roll, call 440-729-4134, or email rgi2sew@att.net.
Will grind small tree stumps, $40 each, call Robert 440-286-5065 or 440-520-6573. John’s Plumbing: Affordable and reliable. Water heaters, toilets, faucets, drain cleaning, gas lines, sump pumps, well tanks. 440-285-0800. Offering special discounts for interior and exterior painting and staining this season. 20 years experience. Professional and insured. Call Dan, 440-342-4552.
Geauga County Maple Leaf
Classifieds 440-729-7667
Service Directory $ CASH $ $100 - $10,000 PAID
24/7 Service
Buying Cars, Trucks, Vans, Diesels, Old Cars and Junkers
Call or Text ZAC 440-679-7293
MASTER PAINTERS
Family owned & operated since 1976
INTERIOR - EXTERIOR
• Cedar Siding Stained • Vinyl Aluminum Refinishing • “Cool” Roof Coatings
“Do It Right The First Time” Call Eric 440-729-2646
www.masterpaintersinc.com ask@masterpaintersinc.com
handyman services kitchen & bath remodeling power washing siding roofing Free Estimates / Senior Discounts
• CLASSIFIED DEADLINE IS FRIDAY AT NOON • 440-729-7667 •
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Help Wanted MANCAN IS NOW HIRING GENERAL LABOR AND SKILLED TRADES IN LAKE, GEAUGA, CUYAHOGA AND ASHTABULA COUNTIES
YARD HELP: must be able to use lawn equipment and have own transportation, also garden helper needed, flexible hours, 440-729-1158. YARD WORKER wanted: yard worker part-time, starting $12/hour cash, more with experience, driver’s license preferred, call 440-338-3563.
To apply, stop into the office Monday - Thursday, 9am to 3pm. Be sure to bring 2 forms of ID. A resume is encouraged.
220 Center St. Ste B-2 Chardon, OH 44024 440-285-5627
ROAD SUPERINTENDENT for CHESTER TOWNSHIP
Notice is hereby given that applications for the position of Road Superintendent in Chester Township will be accepted for consideration by the Chester Township Board of Trustees until 4:00 pm Friday May 29, 2020. The Chester Township Road Superintendent serves at the discretion of the Board of Trustees and is responsible for the operation and management of the Road Department and its personnel, the maintenance and repair of all aspects of the Township road infrastructure, developing program and policy and providing for its implementation, managing the purchasing and maintenance of all the departmental equipment, and ensures the safe and efficient operation of the equipment. To be considered for this position, an applicant must have ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in public works, five (5) years of administrative and management experience directing a minimum of five (5) employees, possess extensive knowledge of computer operation and related software including Microsoft Office platform, be familiar with the use of the internet, possess a Class A Commercial Driver’s Licenses with air brake endorsement, have direct experience in road maintenance and repair processes, have direct experience in the operation of construction equipment, possess the ability to deal with the public in a polite and effective manner, possess knowledge of budget preparation, possess the ability to develop work schedules based on seasonal factors and availability of materials, workers, and equipment, and be a high school graduate or possess an equivalent (GED). Applicants with construction management skills and additional college education will be preferred. A detailed description of the position and an employment application are available at
www.chestertwp.org or may be obtained at
CHESTER TOWNSHIP TOWN HALL 12701 CHILLICOTHE RD., CHESTERLAND, OH 44026 BETWEEN 9:00 AM AND 3:00 PM Completed applications may be mailed to the Town Hall or dropped off between the hours stated above. Applications will not be accepted via email. Applications must list references familiar with the applicant’s work experience and be accompanied by a resume. The salary for this position will be commensurate with the ability and experience of the applicant. CHESTER TOWNSHIP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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