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Two Men Plead Guilty to Drug Trafficking, Gun Charges

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T KIRpleaded Two Kirtland men guilty last month to federal drug trafficking and firearms charges.

Ernest Corrigan, 57, and Andrew Householder, 44, pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute controlled substances and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, U.S. Assistant Attorney Kevin Pierce said.

A federal grand jury sitting in Cleveland returned an eight-count indictment against the pair in January.

In June 2020, law enforcement agents identified the two men as known traffickers of methamphetamines in Ohio and began surveillance measures, according to a Jan. 29 news release issued by Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio Bridget M. Brennan.

From August through December 2020, law enforcement officers conducted a number of controlled buys of methamphetamines from a Kirtland residence, Brennan said.

The home was located at 8569 Euclid Chardon Road, Pierce said.

The investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Ohio Attorney General’s Office, Geauga County Sheriff’s Office and Cleveland Heights Police See Trafficking • Page 3

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Kirtland City Police Chief Lance Nosse prepares to speak at the special two-night city council meeting Aug. 2 and Aug. 3 to determine whether he would be terminated from the department as a result of a series of serious misconduct allegations.

Kirtland City Council Votes 6-1 to Fire Police Chief Staff Report

Following a lengthy two-day special Kirtland City Council meeting Aug. 2-3, members voted 6-1 to terminate the employment of Police Chief Lance Nosse.

During the more than 10-hour hearing, members heard from an array of witnesses, including City of Kirtland police officers, Mayor Kevin Potter, Mayor’s Assistant Teresa Szary, Fire Chief Tony Hutton, council member Kelly Wolfe and others.

On July 7, Potter wrote a letter to Nosse detailing the charges against him. They include: • Violation of the city’s vehicle/equipment policy; • Unbecoming conduct in violation of the police department’s rules and regulations; • Failure to maintain a level of moral conduct in both his personal

and business affairs in violation of department rules and regulations; • Neglect of duty; • Leaving his duty post during normal business hours for no municipal purpose; • Alcoholic beverages and drugs in police installations; • Use of alcohol off duty that discredited the department and rendered him unfit for his next shift; • Misuse of department equipment; • Damaging a city-issued vehicle; • Untruthfulness; • And harassment (sexual, ethnic and racial).

“After an investigation spanning nearly three months, I have reason to believe, and have come to the conclusion, that, pursuant to R.C. 733.35, you are guilty in the performance of your official duty of misfeasance, malfeasance,

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Kirtland City Council member Kelly Wolfe speaks against the termination of Police Chief Lance Nosse.

nonfeasance, misconduct in office, gross neglect of duty and/or habitual drunkenness,” Potter said in the letter.

Due to the length of the special meeting and Kirtland Chronicle deadlines, a complete story will appear online and in the September issue of the Chronicle.

BOE Says Goodbye to Transportation Director

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By Magdalene Pesch news@kirtlandchronicle.com The Kirtland Schools Board of Education accepted the resignation of Director of Transportation Sheila Dikowicz at its July 26 board meeting.

Dikowicz will be transportation supervisor for Orange Schools after its board recently approved a twoyear contract, effective Aug. 1.

Kirtland’s board installed Randy Usher as Dikowicz’s replacement.

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At its July 26 meeting, the Kirtland BOE accepted the resignation of Director of Transportation Sheila Dikowicz, who has accepted the commensurate position with Orange Schools. Pictured, from left, are district Treasurer Lew Galante, board member Tim Cosgrove, Superintendent Chad VanArnhem, Dikowicz, board President Jonathan Withrow, board member Kathryn Talty and board member Matthew Whittaker

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A Note from the Mayor With so much good happening in our city, Kiwanis Strawberry Festival and parade and I do have to start this month by addressing I look forward to seeing our community once a serious matter: the termination of Lance again bask in this great tradition.

Nosse from the position of police chief.

My continued thanks to Jane Carle, the In mid-April, after serious allegations of Friends of the Kirtland Library and our city misconduct were brought to my attention by employees, businesses and churches for a employees of the city and the Kirtland Police great summer of gazebo concerts and comDepartment, I immediately asked munity. The last concert of the that our law department have these summer will feature the Bob Wick matters investigated.

Duo on Aug. 18 and will spotlight Unfortunately, over the next two the beauty of Kirtland as we welmonths, that process of discovery come Lake Metroparks and Holden validated those concerns, as well as Arboretum. other facts that ultimately led to my As you traverse around town, request for Kirtland City Council to please take note of the exceptional confirm my removal of Nosse from road work on Billings, Wisner and employment with the city.

Springer. Using a recycling process, Mayor On Aug. 3, city council agreed contractors continue to perform the Kevin Potter and voted to remove Nosse as chief first phases of construction, including of police. As our thoughts and prayers contin- drainage and base repair. After completion of ue for Nosse and his family, we now have the the aforementioned streets, Beechwood and responsibility to move our police department Oakwood will receive a more traditional appliand city forward. cation of milling and repaving.

I appreciate the good men and women of This summer’s $2.2 million in engineered our police department and their exemplary road work was made possible by capitalizing performance during these challenging times. on the low interest bond market and commitDespite the extreme circumstances, they ting savings generated from 2020’s fiscal prurallied together to ensure the safety of our dency, including outsourcing dispatch to pay community remains paramount. For them I off the issued debt. am grateful.

We will continue to work hard to ensure Who the chief is matters, and we will be- our residents’ tax dollars are spent wisely and gin a deliberate process to ensure that the consider ways to expand revenue so that we next police chief has the necessary qualities can continue paving roads, fixing equipment to lead the Kirtland Police Department and and maintaining our municipal buildings. will make our city proud.

Last but not least, the service department With the support of City Council Presi- is doing a great job excavating and preparing dent Rich Lowery and Fire Chief Tony Hut- three pickleball courts at our community and ton, I will be asking several members of the senior center. Our city is excited for our secommunity to assist in the final selection. We niors and residents to enjoy this great outwill get this right. door activity for years to come.

As a city, we have much to celebrate. This Thank you, weekend brings the return of the Kirtland Kevin Potter, Mayor

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Department, Brennan said.

On Dec. 31, a law enforcement agent executed a search warrant at the home enforcement agents and allegedly obtained more than a kilogram of methamphetamine and detectable amounts of heroin, cocaine and oxycodone, Brennan said.

In addition, agents recovered 16 firearms, including AR-15 style rifles, sniper rifles, shotguns, and handguns as well as thousands of rounds of ammunition of all calibers and approximately $4,000 in cash.

While searching the residence, law enforcement agents also discovered a metham-

phetamine lab and pill press allegedly used to make counterfeit Adderall pills, which contained methamphetamine.

Corrigan is prohibited from possessing a firearm due to two previous federal convictions for trafficking methamphetamine and a conviction for the possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, according to the news release.

Corrigan and Householder are scheduled to be sentenced, respectively, on Nov. 17 and Nov. 18., Pierce said.

The men face a potential life sentence on the conspiracy charge and consecutive minimum of five years to life on the gun charge, he added.

Northern District of Ohio Judge Donald C. Nugent is presiding over the case.

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Cleveland Model Show Returns The Cleveland Model Show is returning to Kirtland on Nov.7.

After a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the John Glenn and Western Reserve Chapters of International Plastic Modelers Society are hosting the 24th Cleveland Model Show at the Kirtland School Complex, 9150 Chillicothe Road.

The Cleveland Model Show has earned a reputation for being unusually large for a local IPMS event.

There will be many vendors offering scale models that represent both the latest releases of scale model kits, as well as vintage kits. The centerpiece will be a scale model competition with 59 categories, open to all ages.

Members of the public may enjoy seeing the amazing craftsmanship that goes into the competitors’ creations.

The Cleveland Model Show runs from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 7.

General admission is $3 for 12 years and older.

For additional information, visit online at www.clevelandmodelshow.org.

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Laketran Dedicates Frank J. Polivka Transit Center Staff Report Laketran hosted a ribbon cutting and dedication of the Frank J. Polivka Transit Center on the campus of Lakeland Community College July 29.

The company also debuted Ohio’s first battery-operated electric bus at the event and completed a charging demonstration of the industry’s latest en-route vehicle charging infrastructure.

Laketran will deploy 10 35-foot New Flyer xcelsior CHARGE electric transit buses this fall, transitioning 60% of its local route bus fleet to zero emission vehicles.

The transit center opened to the public March 15 and serves as a central transfer point for six local bus routes, Park-n-Ride service to Cleveland,and Lakeland Community College’s Campus Loop shuttle service.

Sitting adjacent to state Route 306, the transit center provides an indoor waiting area, accessible real-time information, public restrooms, WiFi and charging infrastructure for the agency’s electric bus fleet, according to Laketran.

Local Routes 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, and 9 and Parkn-Ride Route 11 operate from the south side of the building. The campus loop service operates from the north side of the building with service every 10 minutes for easy access to all parts of campus, including the Holden University Center, according to the company.

“When the college approached us about the idea of a transit center on the property, it was a win-win for both organizations. The new transit center alleviates bus traffic on campus making it more pedestrian friendly and improves the waiting environment for our riders — many of whom are students coming to Lakeland,” said Laketran CEO Ben Capelle in a statement. “Plus, we needed a larger space on campus for the charging infrastructure for our electric buses.”

The transit center name honors Frank J. Polivka, Laketran’s first employee who served as the agency’s general manager from 1979 to 2003 and continued his career at Greater Cleveland RTA until 2019 as director of procurement.

Polivka currently resides in Madison Township and serves as a trustee for Lake Metroparks.

“Frank’s vision for Laketran set the groundwork for us to become customer-driven transit agency nationally recognized for innovation and our Dial-a-Ride service,” Capelle said. “He has left a lasting impact on our community, as well as the transit industry, and it is an honor to name this transit center after him.”

Polivka said he remembers the early years of Laketran and having to convince the Lake County community there was a need for public transit service.

“It’s humbling to see what this agency

has become to the community almost 50 years later and to be recognized in this way,” he said in a statement.

Laketran anticipates the transit center will serve 65,000 commuters annually between the local fixed route, Park-n-Ride and campus loop services. In 2019, Laketran provided over 30,000 trips to Lakeland Community College students alone using the local route service.

“Laketran connects people to places and Lakeland connects people to their futures.

We’re honored to be a part of this ceremony today that recognizes the importance of providing access to resources that benefit Lake County and the surrounding communities,” said Morris W. Beverage Jr., president of Lakeland Community College. “This partnership is a great example of two Lake County institutions joining forces to improve access to higher education and job training in our community.”

Lakeland Community College donated the land for the new transit center to Laketran and the building cost was $2.5 million.

Eighty percent of the funding for the 2,200 square foot transit center was leveraged by a mix of federal and state capital transit grants including NOACA’s Transportation for Livable Communities Initiative grant and Ohio Department of Transportation’s Ohio Transit Partnership Program, according to Laketran.

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Lakeland Joins with Community to Assist College-Seeking Minorities Staff Report A collaboration of Lake County leaders who address the equity concerns of minority and low-income populations seeks to identify prospective students to receive job training and education at Lakeland Community College at no financial cost to the students.

Their goal is to identify Black and Hispanic residents from underprivileged backgrounds who have a desire to go to college, but lack financial or social support, according to Lakeland.

“The community leaders involved in this project represent all areas of the county and include the county prosecutor, NAACP Lake County president, judges, police chiefs, county public defender, ministers, county commissioners, school superintendents, college leaders, social services agencies and Hispanic outreach agencies,” Lakeland said in a press release.

Initially, the group came together as “Begin the Conversation” to discuss and address race relations and justice in Lake County as racial issues began to surface nationwide in recent years.

One of the more recent projects taken on

by BTC was the establishment of a scholarship for low-income minorities in Lake County who desire to continue their education beyond high school, but do not believe they have the financial means, resources or support to do so. Funding for the scholarship will be administered through The Lakeland Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Lakeland Community College, according to the college.

“BTC members live and work in our local

communities, and we have the connections and ability to identify individuals who would benefit from this program. So, for example, our pastors are sharing the news with their congregations, which in turn spread the word in the community. School superintendents are sharing the word with those in the local school systems who can refer individuals. We are also there to encourage and support the students as they move through the program,” said Vanessa Clapp, Lake County public defender and co-chair of BTC. Clapp has a strong affinity for Lakeland and its mission to promote student success as she earned an associate of arts degree at Lakeland, has taught paralegal courses at the college in the past and serves on the college’s paralegal program advisory committee.

Those who complete a college education typically have more job opportunities that can enhance their quality of living. Lake County communities, businesses and organizations will benefit from the talents and skills that these individuals bring as they graduate from college and begin their careers working in the region, according to Lakeland.

“We will do everything we can do to make them successful and see them through completion of their education,” said Amy Sabath, director for government relations at Lakeland. “The applicant might know what program they are interested in, but if not, we will help guide them through counseling to find the program, degree, certificate or other training that they choose.”

For more information, contact Amy Sabath at asabath1@lakelandcc.edu.

Obituaries Isaac B. Mayo

KIRTLAND – Isaac B. Mayo, age 19, of Kirtland, passed away following a traffic accident on July 17, 2021.

Born June 14, 2002, in Mayfield Heights, to Gary Mayo and Emily (nee Swan) Spring, he had been a lifelong area resident.

Isaac worked as a plumber’s assistant for Parsons Plumbing.

He was a 2020 graduate of The Lake Academy in Painesville.

Isaac was an active member of Life Point Church in Mentor. He loved God and his faith; traveling to underprivileged neighborhoods to proclaim the word to all who would listen.

Along with his girlfriend, Isaac would travel to area parks and walk the trails, taking in all of nature. He was a song writer, lyricist and enjoyed producing music videos with his friends.

Isaac loved to cook and entertain his family and friends.

Survivors include his parents, Gary (Taresa Sabin) Mayo, of Kirtland, and Emily Spring, of Chardon; siblings, Sarah Spring, of Chardon, Gabriel (Claudia) Spring, of Mentor, Austin Mayo, of Camp Lejeune, N.C., Christian Sabin, of Painesville, and Hunter Sabin, of Tinker Airforce Base, Oklahoma; maternal grandparents, Bruce and Janet Swan, of Chardon; paternal grandfather, Harold (Brenda) Mayo, of Painesville; and the love of his life, Angel Chapman, of Chardon.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Taresa (nee Walter) Segal.

A funeral service was held July 25, 2021, at Potti & Marc F. Burr Funeral Homes of Painesville, 1009 Mentor Ave., Painesville, with private family burial taking place.

Donations suggested to the family to assist with medical expenses.

Obituary, online condolences and memorial gifts available at www.marcfburrfuneralhome.com.

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Kiwanis Awards Scholarships

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Kiwanis Club of Kirtland recently held its annual scholarship dinner and awarded more than $11,000 in scholarships. Some of the recipients are, from left, Mark Svigel, Anthony DeMarco, Mateja Mrva, Hannah Duncan, Emma Ulrich, Leah LaVerde and Nisha Makkar.

This year marked the club’s 54th scholarship award year.

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recognize Sheila and take the time to recognize her and thank her for the time and dedication to our schools,” said Superintendent Chad VanArnhem. “As a driver and a supervisor, she truly always wanted what was best for kids. What made Sheila extra-special was her desire to go above and beyond to help the child who struggled.

“We have a variety of kids here at Kirtland, but some of the kids who didn’t always fit in the mold, she would always find a way to reach out to those kids and connect, which made her special,” he continued. “I know for a fact that she’s had a positive impact on so many staff and students around her. She truly had a passion for this job. I know that she loved her drivers and they loved her. These relationships came from working hard together, building trust and supporting each other.”

VanArnhem showed the audience an omnibus slide show of images of Dikowicz.

“Sheila always went above-and-beyond the call of duty. She made the end-of-the-year video for the elementary school for Drive-in Movie Night. She was instrumental in the levy campaigns over the years. Sheila is very critical of the pictures I take of her,” he said, as everyone laughed.

VanArnhem reflected on COVID-19’s effects

on the district over the last year.

“Sheila led the district through arguably the toughest school year in a century. She made sure every safety protocol was in place and communicated out all the expectations,” he said. “She had to make at least three different route schedules for two districts. She also had to drive frequently and adjust schedules to compensate for driver shortages.

Sheila, thank you for years of dedication and service to the Kirtland Schools. We wish you the best.”

VanArnhem then showed one more video, much to Dikowicz’s chagrin.

“Oh, God,” Dikowicz said, looking down. “...waiting on a late bus on a Friday,” carried on VanArnhem, undeterred. “It could be chaos with a bunch of kids, or your transportation director could go up there and do the Hornet Buzz with the kids.”

The audience laughed at the clip.

“So just a perfect example of the kind of person Sheila is and what she always did to go above and beyond,” VanArnhem added.

“We’re extremely grateful.”

Dikowicz recalled starting with the district in 2008 as a substitute driver.

“The things I’ve learned (in the Kirtland district) and the people,” she said. “It’s so exciting to have a new opportunity, but I’m so grateful to have someplace that’s so hard to leave, so thank you.”

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Kirtland Elementary Receives Ohio PBIS Gold Recognition Award Staff Report Kirtland Elementary School is a recipient of the Ohio Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Gold Recognition Award for 2021.

The school was recognized by State Support Team Region 4.

The Ohio Department of Education values the time, effort and dedication schools and districts throughout the state have committed to PBIS and fulfilling the requirements of the PBIS Recognition System.

“During the 2020-21 school year, each participating school and district faced challenging in-person and virtual options, significant student and family needs, and trauma,” State Support Team Region 4 Director Merrie Darrah said. “The high levels of anxiety, depression and social isolation that our students, staff and community have faced make the sustainability of our PBIS and behavior support efforts more important now than ever.”

KES Principal Katy Nagaj explained PBIS is implemented in many ways at the school.

“We use the HORNET character traits to guide us. Hornets are Hard-Working, Trustworthy, Respectful, Noble, Engaged and Trustworthy,” she said. “Our staff does a fantastic job communicating clear expectations and modeling expected behaviors. We use common language so that everyone hears the same words, sees the expected behaviors and is taught the same ways to represent the traits we value.

“Each month, we focus on one of the character traits. We teach what that looks like, sounds like, and how we act in such a way both at home and at school. We wear a color of the month each Tuesday to represent the trait, and we celebrate those who act in such ways. The result of these efforts is a feeling of safety and positivity among our students.”

Added Nagaj, “I am extremely proud of our hard-working staff who have cultivated a very warm and welcoming climate here at KES and I am confident we will continue to do so in the future.”

Stuff the Bus Kirtland Area Service Council will again be supporting the Stuff the Bus project for Kirtland Schools.

In keeping with safety, only monetary donations will be accepted this year.

Principals in each building will make available materials for children in need.

Monetary support will be accepted from July 1 to Aug. 31, 2021. Checks made out to Kirtland Area Service Council should be mailed in care of “Service Council” to 9301 Chillicothe Road, Kirtland, OH 44094.

Thank you in advance for your kind support.

Carole J. Clutter Secretary

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Kirtland Library The Kirtland Public Library is located at 9267 Chillicothe Road. Hours are Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about any of these programs or to register, please call the library at 440-256-7323 or visit www.kirtland.lib.oh.us.

Concert at the Gazebo

Aug. 18 • 7 p.m.

Enjoy an evening of music with The Bob Wick Duo at the Gazebo in Kirtland.

Celebrate the beauty of Kirtland with the local parks on the front lawn of City Hall.

Starting at 6 p.m. food trucks will have food available for purchase. The concert begins at 7 p.m.

This program is funded by NOPEC and sponsored by the Friends of the Kirtland Public Library and The City of Kirtland.

Scott Fedor: ‘5 Absolute Truths a Broken Neck Taught Me’

Sept. 8 • 7 p.m.

Cleveland resident Scott Fedor had his life all planned out: He was 33 years old, married and a vice president for a Berkshire Hathaway company when his world was shattered in a diving accident. Scott brock his neck and suffered a complete spinal cord injury, and ultimately drowned. This near-death experience rendered him a quadriplegic, leaving him paralyzed from the neck down with no movement or sensation.

Through determination, perseverance and incredible faith, Scott turned his disaster into something positive from which others could benefit. He will share his inspirational and awe-inspiring story at KPL. This program is free and space is limited; please register at www.kirtland.lib.oh.us.

Mr. Fedor is the founder and president of Getting Back UP, a nonprofit that assists spinal cord-injured individuals. He is an advocate member of the Adversity 3 Advocacy Alliance, a nonprofit organization which promotes turning personal challenges into service to others. He is the author of “Head Strong: How a Broken Neck Strengthened My Spirit” and will have copies of the book for sale at the program.

Annual Yard and Book Sale

Sept. 18 • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

It’s Yard Sale Time! The Friends of the Kirtland Public Library will host the annual Community Yard and Book Sale on the front lawn of the Library. The book sale is in the Book Cellar, in the library basement.

The cost to rent a space is $25 for a 12 x 12-foot space and $40 for two spaces.

Call the library for more information and stop in and reserve your space today.

All proceeds from the book sale and the sale of spaces go to the Friends of the Kirtland Public Library.

The Cookbook Club Returns!

Aug. 23 • 6 p.m.

Join us for an in-person meeting of the library’s Cookbook Club. Using an in-season ingredient and a recipe of your choice, bring a dish to share. There is no cost to join.

Outdoor Family Storytime

Tuesdays • 10 a.m.

We’re taking Storytime in person and outdoors. Great stories, songs, rhymes and more on our gorgeous, shady courtyard. We will maintain distance. Feel free to bring a chair or blanket to sit on.

Outdoor Lapsit

Tuesdays • 10:45 a.m.

This short, very interactive program designed for families with children under the age of 3 will include bounces, tickles, one book and end with shaker and scarf activities.

Feel free to bring a chair or a blanket to sit on. While scarves and shakers will be provided and washed after each lapsit, feel free to bring your own if you are more comfortable with that.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Read to your young child and the library will cheer you on. Sign up at the Children’s desk to receive your bookbag and first reading log and check out great books to read with your young child. You can track the reading by using the app 1000 Books Before Kindergarten if you’d rather.

Place a sticker on our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Flower Garden in the Picture Book Room each time you have read 100 books. Earn special incentives for 500 and 1000 books. Help your child discover the joy of reading by cuddling up with lots of fantastic books.

Story Walk at KES Playground

Check out the Story Walk at the Kirtland Elementary School playground. Read and enjoy “The Bear Ate Your Sandwich,” by Julia Sarcone-Roach.

Painting on the Patio

Aug. 9 • 3 p.m.

For families. Get creative and paint a masterpiece using a canvas board and paints supplied by the library. Dress to mess.

Please register for this event by going to www.kirtland.lib.oh.us. (Rain date, if needed, will be 3 p.m. one week later.)

Do Re Me and You Dance Party

Aug. 27 • 11 a.m.

For families with children age 5 and under. Join us for an outdoor dance party on the lawn. Let loose, get moving, and be silly.

Please register online for this event at www. kirtland.lib.oh.us.

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Classifieds AUTOS & PARTS

SERVICES

Wanted junk vehicles & scrap. Call 440679-7293.

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

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

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

Piano: excellent upright piano with humidifier to prevent drying in winter, perfect for small spaces, includes bench, $600/OBO, 440-729-4134.

karlovecmediagroup GARAGE/ESTATE SALES

NOW HIRING!

Outside Sales

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

Required skills: • Professional appearance and strong interpersonal skills.

• Maintain established clients and generate new ad accounts.

• Attain new business accounts and sponsorships.

• Generate revenue and meet sales targets.

• Establish, maintain and grow relationships with client base and agencies.

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

NEWBURY: Gigantic Garage Sale Aug. 5, 6, 7. 9a-5p. 15520 Moss Glen Trail. Raleigh girls bike, antique enamel washtub, beer keg barstool, holiday decorations, scrubs, antique wagon wheel floor lamp, tiki mugs and so much more.

HELP WANTED

This is an independent contractor (1099) position. There is an established client list included.

Newspaper Delivery Driver needed to drop off newspapers at retail locations throughout Geauga County. Delivery must be done on Wednesdays and Thursdays during regular business hours – completed by Thursday at noon. This is not delivery of individual subscriptions.

Must have own vehicle and valid drivers’ license. Based out of Geauga Maple Leaf’s Chardon office.

Freelance Writer

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

Must have print writing experience. Areas in need of coverage include, but are not limited to, Chester Township, West Geauga Schools, Geauga County Commissioners, Chardon City Council and Planning Commission, Montville Township and Thompson Township government meetings, features and local events.

Submit resumes to editor@geaugamapleleaf.com

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