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CHESTERLAND NEWS Residents Question Chester Master Planning By Beth Brown beth@geaugamapleleaf.com Some might say Chester Township is a typical rural Ohio community, built with old-fashioned New England sensibility and charm. Like some of its neighboring townships, Chester has several strip-style shopping plazas surrounded by single-family homes. Some of these houses sit on smaller lots of a half-acre to an acre, while others sit on sprawling lots well over 5 acres in size. But there is a battle being waged on the future of the township. Some see no reason to sink thousands of dollars into the revamping of a township that is already financially struggling. Others would like to change Chester’s image into a more picturesque community while addressing the problematic issues of the physical location of emergency services and
Residents Voice Concerns of ‘Friend Network’ By Beth Brown beth@geaugamapleleaf.com While it’s not uncommon in small towns to have prominent members that have their hands in almost everything, Chester Township residents are becoming more and more vocal about the degree of familiar name support and role placement as decision-makers in the community. Current members of the township’s planning committee are also placed in other positions within the township that could potentially allow them to green light CPC plans, residents have said. Committee board member Anthony Nastasi is lista declining population. To this end, the Chester Township Planning Committee was born. Spearheaded by resident Anthony Nastasi, the CPC mission stated statement is: “To improve the quality of life and sense of community for our residents, while encourag-
ed as vice chair of the 2019 township Zoning Commission. Frank Kolk, who was appointed to fill former township Trustee Bob Rogish’s position, is an alternate on the 2019 Chester Township Board of Zoning Appeals along with CPC member Reena Kanner. Kolk, however, said he was appointed in January of 2019, but officially resigned from the position as of his acceptance of the trustee appointment. Trustee Ken Radtke is a member of the CPC board. Committee member W. L. “Bud” Kinney is a former township trustee while CPC member Tom Basista owns a large portion of commercial real estate. See Concerns • Page 4
ing and promoting a vibrant and sustainable business community.” For the last year, the CPC has been collecting data to help it fulfill its mission. “I approached the trustees with this (idea for a planning committee) because it just seemed unreasonable
to me that there had never been a plan for the community,” Nastasi said during a June 15 interview. “I have a background in planning, so I came to the trustees (in June of 2018) and asked them if anything like this had been done. I believe See Chester • Page 4
Cirino, Claypool Declare For State Senate Seat By Amy Patterson amy@geaugamapleleaf.com
Former Geauga County Commissioner Skip Claypool announced June 11 his intention to run for the 18th District Ohio Senate seat currently held by John Eklund. On June 14, Lake County Commissioner Jerry Cirino threw his hat into the ring as well. During his announcement at the Lake County GOP headquarters in Painesville, Cirino said he recently began to feel a greater calling to public service was knocking on the door. “Honestly, prior to about two months ago, I never even thought about doing this,” he said. “It was not something that was on my radar screen. Some people came to me and asked me to think about it, we evaluated it for some time, and then it
became pretty obvious that Congressman Dave Joyce it was going to be the right as those endorsing his run. thing to do.” Joyce then took the mic. Geauga County Prose“We’ve worked togethcutor Jim Flaiz and Geauga er and, similar to the sitCounty Commissioner Jim ting senator we have, John Dvorak were in attendance, Eklund, these guys could as well as Matt Huffman Cirino be enjoying life. They could (R-Lima), Ohio Senate mabe retired, be working on jority floor leader. a (golf) handicap, sitting Huffman described and enjoying their grandCirino’s relationship with children,” Joyce said. “But State Rep. Jamie Callendar they’re still putting that (R-Concord), as they collast bit into making sure laborated to encourage the that this world is a better passage of House Bill 6, place for our kids and our Claypool intended to preserve two grandkids. And I can’t be nuclear plants, including the FirstEn- more proud to help support and ergy plant in Perry Township. get behind somebody like Jerry, beCirino named Aurora Mayor cause I’ve seen the work he does Ann Womer Benjamin, former Ohio here on the commissioners and – I Treasurer Josh Mandel, Ohio Attor- know you’re going to do a hell of a ney General Dave Yost, and U.S. job working as a state senator.”
When asked about Claypool’s decision to enter the race, Cirino indicated he looks forward to a competitive primary. In an email Monday, Claypool, too, said he looks forward to the challenge. “It looks like the establishment has someone representing them,” he wrote in response to Cirino’s announcement. “I am wondering if the folks want someone representing them.” In his press release, Claypool said if elected, he intends to focus on ending wasteful spending programs, resisting increased taxes, improving education for Ohio’s children, defending gun ownership rights and defending the right to life for both the born and unborn. He added he has experience in See State Senate • Page 3
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WG Kiwanis Club will host an Independence Day Parade on July 4 at 11 a.m. The theme is “Pride in Chesterland.” The parade travels south on Chillicothe Road from St. Anselm Church to West Geauga High School. Parade registration is available online at WGkiwanis.org. For safety reasons, Kiwanis encourages parade spectators to park at the high school or the side roads adjacent to Chillicothe, Carmichael, Cedar, Prescott and Camelot roads. For more information, call Les Scott at 440-221-0112.
Run 4theAges
June 29, 8:30 a.m. The annual Run4TheAges, a 5K run and a 1-mile fun walk to benefit the senior services levy in Geauga County, is being held on the trails of Orchard Hills Park, 11414 Caves Road in Chester Township. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Fee is $25; register online at www.greaterclevelandxc.com.
CCC Anniversary Cookout
July 6, noon Community Church of Chesterland, in celebration of its upcoming 200th anniversary, is having a free cookout at 11984 Caves Road in Chester Township. There will be games for children and music. All are welcome.
Family Fun Night at Mayfield Drive-In
June 30, 7 p.m. Mayfield Drive-In, 12100 Mayfield Road, Chardon GCPL is partnering with United Way to help families in Geauga County via the Geauga Hunger Task Force. A special price of $18 with donations of canned goods or gently used books gets guests two full-length feature movies at the drive-in. Or, pay the regular price for a car full of passengers, and $5 will be donated to United Way.
WG Girls Varsity Soccer Camp
July 29 to Aug. 1, 6-8 p.m. The West Geauga High School girls varsity soccer team will be holding a soccer camp for youth in grades 1-8 on the West Geauga High School turf field. Players will be separated into appropriate age groups and/or skill levels. The coaching staff will consist of girls players and coaching staff. Cost is $110 for the first child and $70 for additional siblings. Each camper receives a T-shirt and two free tickets to a home game. Registration deadline is July 19. For information and a registration form, contact Dave Ehrbar at 440-840-0084.
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Chester Government Update The Chester Township Board of Trustees meeting on June 6 began at 6 p.m. with a recommendation from Police Chief Mark Purchase to hire Matthew Less as a part-time officer starting June 9, at $20 an hour. Officer Less took the oath of office in front of family, friends and fellow officers with pictures afterward. In fire department business, the board approved a leave of absence for Ted Shannon from June 10 to Aug. 1, 2019. Under new business, a motion was approved for $75 for Joe Mazzurco, Ken Radtke and Craig Richter to attend the Geauga Township Association dinner on July 10. Also, use of the town hall parking lot was approved for June 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a fundraising car wash by the Key Club from West Geauga High School. Chester Planning Committee (CPC) Chairman Anthony Nastasi and fellow members provided a power point presentation summarizing the work they have been doing regarding the town center. The CPC is waiting for the board of trustees to decide whether to move forward and select a planner. The cost range is from $60-88,000 and could be done in four phases. The CPC is asking the trustees to consider supporting phases I and II of a four-part project. Phase I and II (up to $44,000) would focus on information gathering, public outreach and input. The CPC will continue its efforts to secure grant funding for the project. The pub-
lic, residents and fellow members presented comments on both sides. Mr. Nastasi reminded people that this is a long-range plan of 25 to 50 years and the amortized cost for the project would average out to several thousand dollars per year. In open and ongoing items, the board is pursuing energy efficient projects with the NOPEC grant that Chester Township has received. The board is working to adopt the 2020 tax budget by July 15 that is due to the county on July 20. A public hearing on the 2020 budget will be held at 12:33 p.m. July 5. Updates: The Rotary and U.S.O. will be holding a Fill the Cruiser event at the Chester Senior Center on June 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Senior Clean Up Days were set for June 11, 12 and 13, with a rain date of June 14. A total of 138 seniors took part at the time of this article. The trustees appointed Frank Kolk as the replacement for Bob Rogish. A Chester resident for the past three and one-half years, Frank has been serving as an alternate on the board of zoning appeals. The board welcomes him to the team. Trustees entered into an executive session to consider the appointment, employment, promotion or compensation of a public employee or official. When they returned to public session, no action was taken and the meeting was closed. Submitted by Joseph C. Mazzurco, Chester Township Trustee
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said, adding he regularly challenged the board of the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency to be more fiscally responsible and inclusive of rural communities in its planning and funding jurisdiction. The filing deadline for the State Senate seat is Dec. 11, 2019. The current state senator, Eklund, has reached his term limit for this position.
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Columbus providing testimony to the State House and he produced a healthcare forum, which “educated thousands of citizens on the ills of Obamacare.” Claypool said he produced a forum on the dangers of regionalism to their property rights. “Mr. Claypool has helped to found various conservative grass roots organizations and regularly speaks on topics affecting constitutional rights such as regionalism, land conservancies, private property rights, and waste in government,” his press release said. Claypool was first elected county commissioner in November 2014, although he had previously served several months in 2013 after being appointed to fill a seat left vacant by Commissioner Bill Young. Last May, Claypool lost the GOP primary to Jim Dvorak, who went on to win in November. Cirino, on the other hand, has only held one elected position — his current role as Lake County commissioner. Claypool claimed a history of increased government accountability and responsibility in his role leading the county. “Under his watch, the county paid off its debt, reduced costs, increased efficiencies and improved services,” his press release
Communinty Meetings Chester Township: July 5, 12:30 p.m., Board of Trustees; July 8, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals; July 9, 6:30 p.m., Planning Committee, Chesterland Innovation Center, 12628 Chillicothe Road, Unit D. All meetings are held at the Township Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted. Russell Township: June 26, 7:30 p.m., Zoning Commission; July 3, 1 p.m., Board of Trustees; July 8, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals. Meetings are held at the Fire-Rescue Station, 14810 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.
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(Trustee) Ken Radtke’s response back to me was, ‘Are you volunteering?’” Nastasi did, indeed, volunteer and the committee was formed following a motion Radtke presented in 2018, which was seconded by former Trustee Bob Rogish. Initial members consisted of Nastasi, Reena Kanner, former Trustee W.L. “Bud” Kinney, Joseph Zulandt, Eugene Carcioppolo, West Geauga High School Principal Jay Bishop, Kevin Petransky, Bella Burkhard, Tom Basista, Susan Swartzwelder and attorney Joseph Weiss. “We ran ads inviting the general public of Chester to join our committee,” Nastasi said. “I think we had 14 people come. We’ve lost some since then.” Nastasi said trustees have to approve committee members. “They’ll submit a letter of interest and we’ll take it to the trustees for approval. But the meetings are always open to everyone. You can see on Facebook Live Video, we all sit around the table — residents and business owners alike. There’s no separation.” Today, CPC’s roster also includes Radtke. However, residents of Chester, such as Judy Zamlen-Spotts, believe they are getting mixed messages from the trustees and the planning committee. In a recent email to Nastasi, Zamlen-Spotts said her biggest concern is the Chester Township Trustees said the township would be running out of money in five years. In his response, Nastasi admitted he was in attendance at the meeting where Trustee Joe Mazzurco, former Trustee Bob Rogish and Radtke made that statement and believed it was, in part, due to the fact there had never been a plan for the township’s growth. Chester Fiscal Officer Craig Richter, however, said June 18 the projected budgets for the township don’t always show the true scope of the township finances. “The budgeting process in Chester currently looks five years into the future,” he said. “However, due to the Ohio Revised Code, budgets can only utilize 98 percent of the possible revenue that are going to be collected. In addition, there are estimates utilized for the expenses going forward to try and give the trustees a picture for the future to make management decisions.” Richter’s stance is the projected budgets don’t show the variables that occur between
uncounted revenue and true expenses, and his final budget counts show a better reflection of the township’s finances than previously stated. The other concern Zamlen-Spotts raised with Nastasi is the planning committee had assured residents they had private funding and would not use taxpayer monies to fund the master plan, yet now they’re asking trustees for $88,000. “When we requested to form a committee, we said it would not cost the township any money to do so, which it has not to date,” Nastasi said in his response to Zamlen-Spotts. “We, as a committee, and after nearly 20 meetings, have made a collective decision that it would be in the best interest to hire a professional planning firm to take it to the next level. A professional is needed at this point. We have collected a lot of information, data, maps, past projects that’s taken a lot of time to pull together and that, alone, has cut the cost of the project. We as a committee have provided great value to the township.” In the June 15 interview, Nastasi confirmed the township would be responsible for funding the master plan. “We, as a committee, will try to offset as much as we can, but ultimately, it will be a township expense,” he said. During the June 6 trustees meeting, in which Nastasi made a presentation to the board, he asked trustees to approve $44,000 before bringing in a firm to interview. Nastasi said the approval of the funds has to be the first step, and then the CPC could start working to secure funds for the second part of the project. “There are many different avenues we can look at. We can do crowd funding, which is very popular,” he said. “There are also other grant opportunities through the National Association of Realtors, the USDA has grant opportunities. There’s a lot of work that we can do to get this second part of this funded as much as we can.” A resident who asked to remain anonymous said, “To discount 97 percent of this population as residential, you should find a way to talk to them. We’re hearing from the trustees at every meeting how we’re out of money in three, four, five years. What fund is that $44,000 going to come out of? And that’s new, because you said you’re going to do this with a grant from the realtors association. We’re out of money in four years, so what fund are you taking this $44,000 out of, please?” Mazzurco told this resident trustees have not made that decision yet. See Planning • Page 5
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“We have our ears open and listening. I don’t, you don’t see what’s going on right now, people are voicing their opinion,” he said. “We haven’t voted on it, we haven’t done anything. We’re listening to the public here.” During the June 6 trustees meeting, the board decided to table the discussion until their next meeting June 20.
Not Chester’s First Rodeo
The CPC might sound familiar to some, as the township also formed a Chesterland Master Plan Steering Committee that pushed for renovation in 2007. Familiar names on this committee were Chairman Bill Ladtka, Tom Basista, former Trustee Ron Cotman and Joe Mazzurco. Records show the committee existed from July of 2007 to October of 2009. Not unlike to the current CPC, the steering committee’s mission statement included beautifying the town’s center, increasing walkability, encouraging mixed-use zoning and presenting Chester as the ‘Gateway to Geauga County’ — a similarity that has some residents scratching their heads. Despite Nastasi’s insistence that the committee welcomes public input, some community members believe public polling and outreach have been minimal. The group’s Facebook page has only 57 likes. Nastasi said he diligently posts videos
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Joe Weiss, a local attorney and member of CPC, requested, along with Nastasi, in September of 2018 — during the initial meetings of CPC — that the CPC review sections 519.02, 519.021 and 519.171 of the Ohio Revised Code. According to the recorded meeting minutes posted on the committee’s Facebook page, dated Sep. 11, 2018, the committee understands a township has the power to classify zones within the unincorporated territory to allow, limit and restrict types of development of all kinds if in accordance with a comprehensive plan. The CPC also discussed the ability to zone planned unit developments (PUD), stating townships can adopt PUD regulation that do not apply to any particular property within the township, they can establish a PUD for their property within the township or the township may adopt PUD regulations and amend the zoning map to rezone property as a PUD. If the CPC is correct in that a comprehen-
of meetings and minutes from sessions. While minutes recorded on the Chesterland Planning Committee in late 2018 discuss surveys, residents say they have not received any. Currently, Nastasi stats he uses the Chesterland News as a vehicle for community outreach. Former township Fiscal Officer Karen Austin emailed Nastasi after last week’s meeting with questions regarding funding and public outreach. Instead of receiving a response from Nastasi, she received a response from Radtke. “We are not going to rehash the ‘public input’ again,” Radtke told her. “All meetings were public. The scope of project includes public and business outreach. Please go study the minute’s agendas and videos to get up to speed. We are not going to waste public meeting time revisiting this.” During the last CPC meeting, committee member Tom Basista said the onus is on trustees to listen to the public’s input but also to do what is best for the township. “Here’s the tough issue that the trustees face. Based upon the information that you get, yes, you are responsive to your residents, that’s one thing. But if the residents don’t see the facts, and refuse to see the facts, your duty in my mind is the betterment of the community,” said Basista. “And you need to do what has to be done; it’s like tough love dealing with a kid.” He added, “I will admit it, my family has a huge investment in this community. I’ve been here 30-something years. My livelihood is here. I’m doing everything I can to stabilize our properties and it’s really tough to fight that battle.”
sive plan allows township zoning rights, the Chester Township zoning boards are staffed with individuals who sit on the CPC board. Conflicts over township property have long been an issue in Chester. Radtke and Kinney, along with former Trustee Mike Petruziello, engaged in a legal battle in 2015 with the Chester Township Park District over the cessation of the inside mileage in 2002, dictating that park expenses be paid out of township funds. In 2017, the township was unwilling to continue providing expense coverage to the park and the park board disbanded, leaving park decisions to the trustees in a move that deeply divided the community. More recently, the road department cut well over 100 trees on Sperry Road within the township, an action many residents said they were neither informed of nor consulted about, despite the former roads supervisor records reflecting otherwise. For his part, Nastasi maintains his only goal is to improve Chester for all its residents. “We don’t want to change Chester,” he said. “We just want to build the best Chester.”
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Beware of Deception By Jessica Alldredge Newbury Township Newbury and West Geauga residents beware, we have all been deceived. I believe we all have the right to know how the West Geauga school district has been misleading. Back in March and April there was a lot of discussion at the board meetings and in the papers regarding open enrollment. Someone said at a board meeting that the district receives approximately $800 from the state per child to educate. After this board meeting, the paper spoke to Ms. Karen Penlar, West Geauga treasurer. Ms. Penlar stated that she was unaware where the speaker got that information as the Newbury school district gets $5,840 from the state and spends $6,020 if a child open enrolls to another district, making it seem that the Newbury would only be losing $180 for the child to open enroll. After seeing this article, I sent Ms. Penlar and email asking her to break down the $5,840 figure, as it was far different than what our school treasurer tells us. Her response to me was that she has no idea where the paper got that number and that I should believe our treasurer. I then public requested her email to the paper. Guess what? The paper got that information from Ms. Penlar. This has been the case all along; if they can push the buck on someone else, they will. The rolls these people play in educating our children and community is huge. It is sad that they don’t exhibit the honesty and integrity themselves that they claim to teach our children After further investigation on my end, I have found that the state gives Newbury somewhere between $2,338 and $2,986 (according to the Newbury treasurer — two different people asked and they each got a different answer). They then pay out $6,020 to the open enrolled district, meaning Newbury is spending between $3,682 and $3,034 of taxpayer money to the open enrolled district. All who were at the Jan. 14, 2019, Newbury board of education meeting, should remember our board president, Maggie Zock, letting the Newbury community know that NOW was the open enrollment time. She was encouraging people to open enroll and spend YOUR taxpayer dollars for THEIR children to be open enrolled. At the West Geauga five-year forecast, it was talked about how they were going to be in the red after next school year. But because they passed their renewal AND will be
receiving over $400,000 in open enrollment payments, much in part due to the Newbury Territory Transfer, they will be good. Over $300,000 of that figure is coming from Newbury. Because your board president, who took an oath to do what is right by the Newbury community, encouraged families to open enroll out of the district. And if that wasn’t enough, she has chosen to open enroll her own two kids to West Geauga next year, taking $12,040 of your tax paying dollars to pay for it. See anything wrong yet? I would be willing to bet she doesn’t pay $12,040 a year in taxes to the school per year. Our same board president then chose to vote of the RIF-ing our teachers and staff because our enrollment has dropped. Well, that is because she has encouraged folks to open enroll out of our district. She has helped Newbury Local School District lose students (effect enrollment) and take Newbury taxpayers dollars to other districts (effecting our budget – and unlawful money grabbing for the West G district). Yet, she still sits as the Newbury board president. If West Geauga and the Geauga County Educational Service Center vote ‘yes’ for this territory transfer, the referendum period will start soon. Please know that the referendum will allow this decision to go to the voters. This is not based on saving Newbury Schools as it stands today. This is to allow the voters voice to be heard. This decision will affect Newbury Township for the rest of our lives. What once held the first kindergarten class in all of Ohio. What is home to our Friday night lights, the spotlight of the community is the school and the students inside of it. Without the support of the referendum, we risk losing all of this because a few people in each community voted for it. That doesn’t seem American to me. Does it to you? Those of us who have decided to keep our children at Newbury next year, expect and will not tolerate having a district that is run half hazard because our board president doesn’t care about the children inside of it. Afterall, three of the five of them either never had children in the district or have removed them for either private schooling, or are using your taxpayer dollars to educate them elsewhere. All of these prove to me and maybe some of you that there was and always has been another agenda for these folks. Educating our children wasn’t one of them; that’s what they took an oath to do.
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Anniversaries Wickhams Celebrate 50 Years of Marriage
Joel and Margaret Wickham celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 14, 2019. During their 50 years together, the Wickhams have been blessed with five sons, four granddaughters and two grandsons. Joel is a technical trainer who worked for IBM for many years, owned his own technical training company and now works for GEICO. Margaret, who grew up in Chester Township as Margaret “Peggy” Findlay, is a professional artist, specializing in acrylic paintings and mixed media pieces. They have lived in 12 different cities and eight different states in their 50 years together, due to the U.S. Navy and Joel’s technical training company.
Letters to the Editor Take Heed Chester Residents I understand that the petition to recount the votes for the EMS/Fire Levy was filed by Ron and Cathy Cotman, Dal Lanese, Judy Spotts, Lisa Smith, Mike Petruziello, Carmella Petruziello, Ven Paoletto, Mike Paoletto, Walter Claypool and Pam Claypool. I have never seen such hateful people as the ones listed above. They are opposed to anything that helps the community move forward and try to tear apart anything or anyone that is positive, and they offer nothing but negativity in attracting young families to the area. The EMS/Fire Levy is just one example of their hatefulness. Let’s hope that they never need an ambulance or the fire department. The paramedics that we have come here to get their training and move on because they are not offered a future or benefits to stay. This same group of people listed above are the same people that have helped the Board of Trustees take over Parkside Park from the Park Board, which by the way worked tireless-
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ly to give you one of the best parks in the county. Parkside is not the same since the trustees took over. FYI, the recent upgrades that were done to the playground area were accomplished thanks to the volunteer park board. Even though I do not live in Chesterland I work here and I have a vested interest in what happens here. Chester Township is a nice place but it needs to continue to move forward and not backslide because people cannot stand progress. People of Chesterland you better take heed in what is happening in your community and stop letting this small group of people run the township for their own selfish benefit and not what is in the best interest of the community. Kathy Smith Willoughby
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contact. No further calls came in. Both units returned to service. ANIMAL PROBLEM June 9 10:30 a.m., Sherman Road. Turtle in the roadway. Officer responded. No turtles observed in the area. June 10 8:48 a.m., Wilson Mills Road. On Caves, large snapping turtle about the cross the street. Officer spoke with caller who advised turtle was OK. INJURED ANIMAL June 12 8:54 p.m., Heath Road. Caller states his neighbor shot a raccoon with a bow and arrow. Animal is still alive in the ditch. UTL. JUVENILE PROBLEM June 19 6:03 p.m., Caves Road. Three kids riding skateboards down the road. Caller almost hit them. Spoke with males about being safe. NOISE PROBLEM June 9 4:47 p.m., Greenfield Trail. Male is furious about the noise; it is shaking his entire house. Resident very upset about the music coming from the Laurel Live concert. Officer informed caller he understood, but could not stop the music. Caller provided with the hours of the concert and he was thankful. SUSPICIOUS June 19 10:40 p.m., Wilson Mills Road. Caller is 13 years old. Stated he was playing Xbox and another player named where he lived and threatened to shut off his router. Now it is shutoff. Deputy advised complainant to block the other gamer and to not accept invitations from strangers.
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patched for a report of turtle in the roadway, reported by a motorist. Upon arrival, officer escorted the turtle off the roadway. June 14 8:59 p.m., Corral Circle. Officers were dispatched reference a snapping turtle on the complainant’s back porch. Upon arrival, officer removed the turtle from the porch and placed into a nearby pond. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE June 12 6:30 p.m., Dale Road. Officers responded to a reported domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, the caller admitted to striking his wife across the face because she would not shut up. He was obviously intoxicated. His wife, who also had been drinking, confirmed the account and had an obvious swollen left eye area. Husband was arrested for domestic violence and taken to the GCSO for processing. He will be held overnight there and is due in court. SPECIAL ATTENTION June 8 5:15 p.m., East Willard Drive. Officer issued three helmet smart safety citations. SUSPICION June 7 10:20 a.m., Sweetbriar Lane. Complainant came to the station to report a suspicious text was received from Huntington Bank. Complainant advised their family does not have any accounts with Huntington. However, a text was received to advise complainant of suspicious activity with a bank account. Complainant is aware of the various scams and did not answer the text and does not plan to communicate with the sender in the future. Advice given. June 9 3:15 p.m., Caves Road. Officers were dispatched to Westwood Elementary School for an unknown situation called in by Chester Police who overheard on their private radio a bus driver say send the police ASAP and that she was at Westwood. Upon arrival it was determined a bus driver and the parking attendant who was in charge of the parking at the school for Laurel Live had a disagreement about visitors parking at the school and getting on the bus which the busses are for vendors only. Parking attendant took his car and blocked the bus from leaving. All parties were talked to and the situation was resolved.
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Obituaries William John Herman III
William John Herman III passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at his home in Chesterland. A long-time resident of Chesterland, Bill lived occasionally in Wexford, Pa., and Haddonfield, N.J., before returning to Northeast Ohio in 2004. Bill was a graduate of Gilmour Academy and a long-time member of Chesterland Baptist Church and the Chagrin Falls Eagles Club. A life-long golfer, beach-lover and salesman, he was fond of meeting new people, trav-
eling within and beyond the United States, and sharing his experiences with others. Bill leaves us to join his parents, William and Elaine Herman; and his son, Billy. He is survived by his three daughters, Jessica, Madeline and Emily; other local extended family; and his former wife, Carol. A memorial service will be held on July 1, 2019, at 11 a.m., at Chesterland Baptist Church, 12670 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland. Private family interment at Chester Cemetery. Arrangements by Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home www.gattozziandson.com.
USO Fill The Cruiser Event Coming to Chesterland June 29 The Rotary Club of Chesterland is joining forces with the Chester Township Police Department to organize the second annual “Fill the Police Cruiser” event with items donated for active service members deployed around the world. A Chester police cruiser will be parked at West Geauga Plaza on June 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in front of the West Geauga Senior Center to gather non-perishable and hygiene items. Needed items include: • Snacks, small or individually wrapped portions of Beef Jerky, Slim Jims, Mio Energy drops, cereals, gum, Pop Tarts, Twizzlers, microwave popcorn, flip-top cans of hearty soup, Chef Boyardee, tuna, chili and fruit (no cellophane tops), powdered drink mix singles, Pringles, Tabasco, Rice Krispies Treats, M&Ms, nuts and sunflower seeds. • Toiletries, small or travel-size items such as Tums, lip balm, toothpaste, mouthwash, Advil, Midol, antibiotic ointment, body and foot powder, body cleansing wipes, deodorant, non-aerosol shaving cream in tubes, disposable razors, eyeglass lens cleaning
wipes, hair conditioners. • Miscellaneous, such as puzzle books, word finds, small games, UNO, water guns, decks of cards, quart size Zip-Loc bags, letter of encouragement and children’s drawings. USO Care Package sent to a service member costs $18.45 to ship. Monetary donations or gift cards to Walmart, Costco, Drug Mart, Heinen’s or Giant Eagle are gladly accepted. Checks should be made out to “USO of Northern Ohio” and mailed to USONO West Geauga Care Package Facility, 8611 Cedar Road, Chesterland, OH 44026. For information, visit WESTG@USONORTHERNOHIO.ORG or call 888-2570248. Send names of deployed service members from Northern Ohio to have a care package sent out.
Classifieds AUTOS & PARTS
PETS & ANIMALS
Cash for Junk Vehicles: running or not, classics/big trucks/etc., free removal, call/text Zac 440-679-7293.
Seeking indoor winter boarding, 2020 December through March for (1) horse. Self care, indoor arena, daily turnout a must. Chardon Area. 440-286-3840.
1994 Chevy Z-24 Cavalier, 186k, very reliable, well kept serviced every 3k, moonroof, good tires and battery. $950 OBO. 440-548-5801.
FOR RENT RUSSELL/NOVELTY: Large 1 bed/1 bath, w/fireplace, overlooking Chagrin River, includes appliances, $880/month + utilities + security deposit, no pets preferred, available July 1, 440-338-3563. CHESTERLAND: Cozy 2-bedroom apartment, hardwood floors and a private entrance. Includes all appliances and laundry. No pets please. $600/month, 440729-4054. 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.
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REAL ESTATE Interest Rates dropped! REDUCED! $143,900. 4 bd. 2-1/2 bath newly updated. Open kitchen, dining, new flooring throughout. Orwell Village + Township. Pre-approved financing. Appt. 440-632-0713. LOT FOR SALE-THOMPSON TWP: one acre lot, scenic, gently sloped, wooded, very quiet side street, $9,900. Call 440289-0708.
SERVICES Joe Eicher doing roofing, siding, remodeling, cleanout houses, we do most anything, Call between 8am and 4pm, 440813-4272. No answer, leave message. School Child Advocate: Retired teacher/school counselor available anytime for assistance with parent/teacher/ child conferences and I.E.P.s at school. 440-487-0829. Reference: “Section 504: A Legal Guide for Educators” - case law issues and answers. David. Rototilling, grading, brush hogging services. Reasonable rates. 440-596-1119 leave message. Owen Mullets Painting, interior and exterior, also staining/varnishing trim and doors, experienced 440-632-9663 or 440-313-2110 leave message.
Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Will grind small tree stumps, $40 each, call Robert 440-286-5065.
Oak 6 piece king bedroom set $700, Weathertech mats $75, 2017 F150 6 foot tonneau cover $400. call 440-813-0283.
John’s Plumbing: Affordable and reliable. Water heaters, toilets, faucets, drain cleaning, gas lines, sump pumps, well tanks. 440-285-0800.
30 foot wood extension ladder. Great shape. First $100 takes it. 440-548-2414 1993 14ft fiberglass tri-haul & trailer, (2) gel batteries, carpeted, storage, depth finder, (2) electric motors, life jackets, many extras. $800. 440-564-1172. Brown eggs $3/dozen, from free-range chickens. Cash sales only. Call 440-6365747. FREE - Used Motor oil. 440-548-2657 Let it ring! MTD 5hp tiller. Good condition. $150 OBO. 440-564-5662. Horse Trailer aluminum 2-horse slant gooseneck with automatic jack; dressing, & equipment space. $7,995. Call 440338-1537. 2003 Electric Club Car golf cart. 48 volt with charger, new Trojan batteries, fully serviced April 2019. $2250. 216-337-0299. Perennial Plant Sale. Daisies, Hibiscus, Black-eyed Susans, Coneflower, Iris, Flowering Almond, Rose-of-Sharon. Lots more. 216-410-3265. Judy Miller, 15280 Shedd Rd. Middlefield. 2 KIRBY VACUUMS, Blue Model 3-CB w/all accessories, $25/OBO. Model DS50 Refurbished, like new, $20/OBO. Call 440-725-0453. Working Yamaha Electric organ, rare model CSY-2I & bench, $150 cash, or will donate to church/non-profit, buyer transports. 440-834-4828. 2 crypts in Sanctuary Chapel Eternal Light at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens in Chesterland, includes 2 caskets/ openings/closings, $15,000, call 440-3211980.
Offering special discounts for interior and exterior painting and staining this season. 20 years experience. Professional and insured. Call Dan, 440-342-4552.
VACATION RENTALS Chautauqua Lake: Reserve Summer 2019 now! Lakefront, 3br/2ba, sleeps 8, furnished, sunroom, deck, boat dock, all amenities. 440-953-8687. Pictures/Reservations at www.maplebaygetaway.com.
WANTED LOOKING FOR ROOM TO RENT in Chesterland, please contact lisa4emd@ gmail.com.
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Garage Sales BURTON: Multi Family – June 28 and 29, 8am till ?, 12303 Lela Ln, Good stuff! Great prices! CHAGRIN FALLS: 16740 Park Circle, huge antique/estate sale on Sat. June 29 from 9a to 4p, All antique items out of a collector’s home in Chagrin Falls. Items include hundreds of lamps, chandeliers, lamp shades, china from around the world, chairs, sofas, love seats, hutches, tables, knick knacks, lots of Playboy Magazines, National Geographics and Comic Books from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s, clocks, art work and hundreds of picture frames, drafting table, and numerous other antiques. Thousands of items. Also the sale will include commercial kitchen equipment and office cubicles - Not Antique. Please call 216-402-3690 with any questions. BURTON: Multi Family – June 28 and 29, 8am till ?, 12303 Lela Ln, Good stuff! Great prices! CHARDON: 6/27-29 from 9a-4p, Road Master Falcon Towing package, rototiller, electronics, vcr movies, weedwackers, at Wilders Mobile Home, 226 Deer Dr CHARDON: Wilders Mobile Home Park Community Garage Sale, Route 6, 1/2 mile west of Auburn, June 27-29, from 9am - 4pm.
9a-1p. Furniture, antiques, toys, kid’s bikes, household goods, holiday items, pictures, sewing machine, high chairs, wagon at 12223 Shiloh Dr. CHESTERLAND: Wool Hollow Farm 483 Mulberry (east of 306). Tools, Antiques, furniture, household, clothes, sports equipment, 12’ Kayak. Something for everyone. Sat & Sun June 29 & 30 from 9a-4p.
NOVELTY: June 27-30 from 9a-4p, lawn tractor, chain saw, lawn mower, yard equipment, tools, furniture, kitchenware, bric-a-brac, exercise equipment, home goods, paintings, luggage, picture frames, toys at 8310 Martingale Lane.
CHESTERLAND: Thurs. June 27-Fri. 28 from 9a-4p, Household goods, American Flyer set with tracks and lit houses, photo enlarger, weight bench, basket, sewing machine and cabinet etc. at 12695 Chesterfield Lane. MIDDLEFIELD: Animals supplies, cages, rabbit hutches, tools, plus sized women’s clothes, kids Halloween costumes, beach chairs, toys, games, DVDs, books, some teacher supplies, too much to mention,16660 Bundysburg Rd.,Thursday June 27th thru Sat June 29th, Open 9 to ? Each day MUNSON: June 27-29 from 9a-3p, glider, tools, tv, diecast cars, postcards, beanie babies, misc household at 12804 Rockhaven.
CHARDON: Giant! June 27, 28, & 29; 9-5. Lots household, Longaberger, Vera, jewelry, linens, books, magazines, cookbooks, clothes, misc. Too much to list!! 527 Bear Dr, Wilders-other sales in park. CHESTERLAND: HUGE! Sale!. Thursday 6/27 from 9a-7p and Friday 6/28 from
Help Wanted Looking for assistant to help with yard work and house care, $12/hour to start, make your own hours, call 440-655-1516. Restaurant in Bainbridge looking for help. Pantry Cook, Part Time Dishwasher, Full Time Hostess and a Part Time Server. Call John 216-645-2946. YARD WORKER, PT, weekly starting $12/hr more with experience, flexible hours, driver’s license preferred. 440-3383563
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If you need to have a moving sale, estate sale or garage sale, call Kathy Willis at 440-840-3226 for assistance. Experienced. References available. We are now doing partial estate buyouts.
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Service Directory WE DO MOST AUTO REPAIRS
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