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CHESTERLAND NEWS Wednesday, August 7, 2019
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Geauga ESC Approves Newbury Schools Territory Transfer to West G By Diane Ryder editor@geaugamapleleaf.com With no discussion except to read the resolution, the Geauga County Educational Service Center’s governing board voted unanimously July 23 to approve the territory transfer of Newbury Schools to West Geauga Schools — a move two years in the making. The measure is required to be voted on twice — the second vote will take place at the Sept. 3 board meeting — and will take effect 30 days later unless a referendum is filed to place the issue on the ballot. The board listened to testimony from eight Newbury district resSee Transfer • Page 11
Russell’s Citizens Park District Levy Withdrawn From Ballot By Ann Wishart ann@geaugamapleleaf.com
The Russell Township Citizens Park District commissioners encountered a steep learning curve in its efforts to become a fiscally correct government entity. Although the district has a balance of less than $6,000 showing in its budget, the board cannot spend any money until their accounting practices and annual budget submittal are approved by the Geauga County auditor. They also have to show a need for the funds a levy would yield — about $267,000 a year — before See Levy • Page 6
DIANE RYDER/KMG
Geauga County ESC board members Janice Koster, Bonnie Cavanaugh, Superintendent Jennifer Felker, and board members Ken Burnett, Sally Gillmore and Steven Remias voted unanimously July 23 to transfer Newbury Schools to West Geauga Schools.
Gino’s Italian Grill Opening Number: The Panino
By Ann Wishart ann@geaugamapleleaf.com
With more than 20 years in the food service business, Gino Antonelli is bringing his experience and love of food to Chester Township in the guise of Gino’s Italian Grill and Bar. Planning a soft opening the week of Aug. 5 at 8389 Mayfield Road, Antonelli said he leased the space at the corner of Maywood Center shopping plaza about a month ago and has been working with his wife, Carolina Antonelli, to “massage” the environment into “causal Italian” and brand the familiar eatery as his own. As owner/chef of his new enterprise, Antonelli brings to the See Gino’s • Page 9
JOHN KARLOVEC/KMG
Gino Antonelli’s new restaurant, Gino’s Italian Grill and Bar, will have its soft opening the week of Aug. 5 at 8389 Mayfield Road in Chester Township. He is featuring his signature wedge sandwich, The Panino.
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