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Volume 8, No. 2

Friday, September 3, 2021

Mayor Outlines Process to Replace Nosse

‘Build the Bridge’ Program Highlighted at Hall of Fame

Staff Report

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Kirtland Mayor Kevin Potter asked Kirtland City Council members for an endorsement to hire the ND LA next chief of police during R TAug. KIthe 23 regular meeting, Council voted 6-1 last month to terminate the employment of former Police Chief Lance Nosse following a hearing Aug. 3. The charges against Nosse included misfeasance, malfeasance, nonfeasance, misconduct in office, gross neglect of duty and/or habitual drunkenness.

Potter described Aug. 23 the process to replace Nosse.

“The next couple of days an ad will go out to the Ohio Chiefs Association, to that website, for two weeks. It will also go out to the Lake County Chiefs Association, the Cuyahoga County Chiefs Association and the Geauga Chiefs Association for dissemination … to various departments in those jurisdictions,” Potter said. “As See Council • Page 4

Students on the Kirtland High School varsity football team have continued their efforts in becoming more social-emotional players and people through the “Build the Bridge” program over the summer.

The significance of the program between not just Kirtland and Shaker Heights Schools, but all participating teams in Ohio, led to a recognition at the Football Hall of Fame in Canton.

Build the Bridge was established by two coaches in Cleveland Heights and one in Beachwood to foster student-athletes’ success through social-emotional, educational and athletic advancement.

Coaches, players, parents, school administrations and the community play an important role in ensuring the players develop personal connections with other players.

Key areas of focus are awareness of social justice and race relations.

“The hopes of all the football

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From left, Cleveland Heights Tigers coach Kahari Hicks, NFL Hall of Famer and former Minnesota Viking and Ohio State Buckeye Chris Carter, and Kirtland Hornets coach Tiger LaVerde.

coaches involved in this program is that we educate all of our players to appreciate others from different backgrounds and cultures,”

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Staff Report Kirtland Schools Board of Education held a special meeting Aug. 30 to vote on Superintendent Chad VanArnhem’s resolution to update the district’s return to school plan.

Following an hour of debate, board members voted unanimously to require students and staff to wear masks inside school buildings.

VanArnhem posted the following statement on the district’s website regarding Kirtland’s updated return to school plan, as of Sept. 1: “Over the past few weeks, the number of COVID-19 cases have increased significantly throughout the state of Ohio, including Lake County. We all want a greater sense of normalcy for our students returning back to school. But, the positive numbers continue to sharply increase in Lake County (on June 5 – 43.9 per 100,000 and then the week of 8/26- 259 per 100,000).

“Many neighboring districts are See Masks • Page 12

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A Note from the Mayor As summer rapidly comes to a close, our by Specialized Construction resulting in over city has much to be proud of and to celebrate. $4,000 in total project cost savings.

The season began with the hanging of beauWith the assistance of councilmen Scott tiful flower baskets along state Route 306. I Haymer, Rich Lowery and Joe Smolic, and especially want to recognize and thank both Kirtland High School freshman Robby HanDivine Word Parish and the Church of Jesus sen, trees were cleared in record time in Christ of Latter Day Saints for their generous preparation for the courts. These donations donations equating to $1,500 that of time and resources by so many helped continue this tradition. will result in a great outdoor activJuly and August have been full ity for our residents to enjoy for of the promised professionally deyears to come. signed and constructed road paving In addition to a successful work. By the time our contractor season of construction and main(Specialized Construction) comtenance, the Friends of Kirtland pletes their final phases, the end Library hosted four great concerts of the Kirtland paving season will at the City Hall Gazebo. Working amount to just over four miles of in collaboration with Jane Carle of Mayor roads repaved, lines striped on our the Kirtland Library to expand the Kevin Potter main thoroughfares, miles of crack events with food and fun, and with sealing that help keep our good roads good support from our local businesses, parks and and countless pavement patches laid by our churches, Jane reports record overall attenCity Service Department. In addition to pav- dance. We all look forward to expanding this ing and maintenance, drainage is being in- new tradition next year. stalled to help to keep damaging water from The summer of 2021 gave us a great infiltrating beneath our new road surfaces. reprieve from the torment that was 2020.

This successful paving season was made Both of our ice cream shops were bustling. a reality by practically and strategically tak- The new event venue behind the Dollar Gening hard looks at department staffing over the eral had great activity and it looks like the last year and a half, and continuously discern- new carriage house inn will soon be hosting ing the wisest ways to spend your tax dollars. guests. With the reopening of local establishI appreciate the support of members of city ments Honey’z Cafe and the Kirtlander (feacouncil that voted for my 2020 and 2021 bud- turing the new Sausalito restaurant), things get proposals, especially to those that voted look to be on the move in our great little city. in favor of outsourcing police dispatch to Wil- Thanks to all of our small businesses for inloughby. This consolidation created the lion’s vesting in Kirtland and I wish them all sucshare of annual savings necessary to support cess as Kirtland continues to grow in spirit payments for our 2021 road program. and community.

Moving from roads to recreation, the new Finally, please come out to support our outdoor pickleball court project has been Kirtland Police & Fire as well as other first spearheaded by Service Director Joe Fornaro responding agencies on Safety Forces Day, and the Kirtland City Service Department. Sept. 11th at city hall from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

We received generous pro-bono surveying We look forward to seeing you there! work from City Engineer Doug Courtney and had the special court asphalt labor donated Mayor Kevin Potter

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we receive those back, myself, (Fire Chief Anthony Hutton), Council President (Rich) Lowery, Chairman of the Safety Committee (Joe) Smolic, Chris Speece in HR and a law enforcement officer from not within the city department will have discussion and vet the initial round of applicants.”

Potter said in a follow up text Sept. 1 the officer will be Ben Stankewicz, who has served for a long time in an eastern suburb.

The committee will then bring in a number of candidates for a “lightning round” of interviews to ask them more about who they are, why they’re there and why Kirtland, Potter said during the council meeting.

“From there, (we will) narrow that down to seven of our best candidates. We’ll have the Ohio Chiefs Association come in for a day of assessments to interview and do different exercises throughout the day (for up to) seven candidates. The chiefs association will … deliver a report for each candidate. Then our group … will bring in a couple of community members to sit in and do a final round of interviews with up to, my expectation is, up to three potential candidates.”

Based on that outcome, Potter said he should have the next chief selected and presented to council by the end of October or early November.

“Because of the seriousness and the importance of this position, making sure that we have the next right person, that we get this right, I would ask the council’s endorsement, a motion this evening, to support this

“Because of the seriousness and the importance of this position, making sure that we have the next right person, that we get this right, I would ask the council’s endorsement, a motion this evening, to support this process.”

– Kevin Potter process,” Potter said.

“I think that is a very thorough, very excellent process,” said council member John Lesnick.

Council member Jeff Ruple asked the mayor which community members would be selected to sit in on the final round of interviews.

“I’d like to have a member of Kirtland Kiwanis … a representative of the school board or the school superintendent,” Potter said.

“Maybe one other community member. I want to make sure we have … a cross-section of the city.”

Lesnick moved to endorse the process, Smolic seconded it and all council members voted yes.

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Hornets Nest

By Mason Cole sports@geaugamapleleaf.com

Football

It is needless to say the Kirtland Hornets football team enters the 2021 season with high expectations. Under head coach Tiger LaVerde, the Hornets have captured six state titles, three in a row from 2018 to 2020, and they had won 41 consecutive games as they prepared for their home opener against Harvey High School.

But despite their winning reputation, Kirtland knows that they cannot take any game for granted. The Hornets were moved from the Valley division of the Chagrin Valley Conference into the Chagrin division. The move means that Kirtland will face a tougher slate in 2021 than in years prior. Because of that, the Hornets wanted to hit the ground running, and they did just that beating the Harvey Red Raiders 50-6 in their home opener.

For coach LaVerde, his team’s victory over Harvey was business as usual.

“It’s fun just to get going,” LaVerde said.

“Week one, home opener, it was a lot of fun.

We got everybody in the football game and I’m real proud of how these kids have worked in the offseason.”

After graduating key players such as

Mason Sullivan, Danny Davidson, and Joey Grazia, the Hornets are featuring many new starters who will be trusted to be adequate replacements.

But to go along with their younger talent, the Hornets feature experienced seniors who are expected to guide their team to wins. In Kirtland’s first game two seniors garnered extra attention.

The first was Gage Sullivan. Sullivan, who plays wide receiver on offense and safety on defense, dominated the Red Raiders with four touchdown receptions. Sullivan stands at 6’4” and seems to catch every pass thrown his way. At many points throughout their matchup, it simply seemed that Harvey had no way to stifle their opponent’s top receiver.

Sullivan’s first touchdown came with 4:09 to play in the first quarter. The senior receiver ran a short slant route, caught a pass thrown by senior quarterback Ramon Lescano, and proceeded to run 71 yards, juking opponents on his way to the endzone to extend the Hornets lead to 15-0.

Shortly after his first touchdown, Sullivan grabbed his second touchdown, stretching over defenders and securing the ball as he tapped his toes in-bounds. After his second touchdown, Sullivan looked towards his sideline and gave a confident shrug.

While he may have made things look easy,

Sullivan knows that he and his teammates prepared vigorously for the season, and now they get to see the benefits of their work in game action.

“I’ve been waiting forever to get back out on this field,” Sullivan said. “It means everything coming into my senior year, starting off the first game strong 50-6, I couldn’t ask for a better start.”

The second senior whose potential was seen against the Red Raiders was Mason Rus. Rus made his presence known in the run game on offense as well as defense.

Playing running back on offense, Rus was able to wear down Harvey’s defense as well as provide big plays. In the second quarter against Harvey, Rus broke away from defenders on his way to a 51-yard touchdown run, giving the Hornets a 29-6 lead.

And while playing as a linebacker on defense, Rus was able to shut down the Red Raiders run game, including a first-quarter play in which Rus tackled Harvey’s Blaise Collins four yards behind the line of scrimmage.

Rus is an important player to Kirtland’s defense. And Sullivan believes that Rus, along with fellow senior linebacker Joseph Coleman, will be great leaders for the Hornets defense.

“Our main strength is definitely our line-

backers,” Sullivan said. “We have Joseph Coleman and Mason Rus back, two huge key linebackers. Mason Rus was first-team all-Ohio, and Joseph Coleman knows what he’s doing.”

Sullivan and Rus are two of Kirtland’s top playmakers. They are also viewed as team leaders. LaVerde realizes their importance. “(Sullivan and Rus) mean everything,” LaVerde said. “They’ve been playing for three years now and they’re going to make plays on a Friday night. They’ve just got to bring the young kids along.”

Other players who are important for leading the Hornets offense are quarterbacks Ramon Lescano and Pierce Boyd.

Playing in their senior seasons, Lescano and Boyd are both expected to make impacts at the quarterback position for Kirtland. Both quarterbacks played in the Hornets debut against Harvey. Lescano started the game and threw two touchdown passes. Boyd took over in the middle of the second quarter and finished the game with two touchdown passes as well.

Being one of their targets, Sullivan is confident that both Lescano and Boyd can lead the Hornets to wins.

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from page 6 of them couldn’t have played any better than they did today. They both gave me perfectly thrown balls every single time.”

As the Hornets continue their 2021 season, they know that confidence is key to success. With their winning culture, Kirtland has nothing to prove to anyone. They must continue to put in the work. If they do that, the results on the field will be in the Hornets favor.

Boys Soccer

After finishing their 2020 season with a 13-4-1 overall record and a 6-0 conference record, the Kirtland Hornets boys’ soccer team hopes to find success again in 2021. They are off to a good start, finishing the month of August with three wins and no losses.

The Hornets are an experienced and confident unit. Head coach John Valentic believes his team can accomplish great things.

“The team is feeling confident and optimistic about what they can achieve this season,” Valentic said in an email. “We start nine seniors and feel like we have the talent and experience to win the conference and make a nice run in the playoffs.”

Kirtland views their senior experience as a strength. The Hornets believe they have players who know how to step up in big moments. Valentic views each of his seniors as key players to his team’s success.

“In defense: goalkeeper Anthony Svigel, defenders Johnny Raguz, Leo Mongelluzzi, and Rocky Mongelluzzi will anchor the team and make scoring goals difficult to do,” Valentic said. “In the midfield, Marco Valentic and Petar Mijic-Barisic will be important to con-

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trolling the rhythm of the game and setting up the forwards for chances to score. The front line of Jason de Zwaan, Evan Dures, and Peter Vukovic will be a handful for our opponents to try to contain.”

Johnny Raguz is one of the best players on the Hornets team. After scoring four goals and one assist in 2020, Raguz was named first-team all-conference in the Chagrin Valley Conference.

While his talent is evident, Valentic values the character that Raguz brings to his roster. Raguz is viewed as one of the leaders of the Hornets.

“Johnny Raguz will be serving as captain for his second year,” Valentic said. “Marco Valentic will act as an alternate if need be. They are “formal” leaders, but each of the seniors sets an example with their positive attitude, competitive play, and overall character.”

Kirtland feels confident in themselves.

They believe that they have the talent and leadership to win games.

The Hornets have goals of postseason success.

After defeating Andrews Osborne Academy in the 2020 playoffs, Kirtland’s season ultimately came to an end in a 2-1 loss to the South Range Raiders in the Division III Regional Semifinals. The Hornets want playoff wins. But as coach Valentic knows, they must start from scratch, and takes things one at a time.

“With this experienced group, they know that they can’t control the results of the match, but we have high aspirations of making it to regionals and beyond,” Valentic said.

“But the key is how we practice, how we prepare, and how we approach our opponents.

The standards are high. If we can maintain those standards on a day-to-day basis, we’ll be successful.”

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Kirtland Public 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.

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 broke 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 is inspirational and awe-inspiring story at Kirtland Public Library.

This program, sponsored by The Friends of the Kirtland Public Library, is free and space is limited. Please register online or call the library.

Safety Forces Day

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.

Let’s Talk About It Book Discussion

Sept. 27 via Zoom Read and discuss “The Henna Artist,” by Alka Joshi. Copies of the books are available at the library and electronically via Libby and hoopla. Call the library to register.

Sept. 11 • 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

On this 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, families are welcome outdoors at City Hall to meet our safety forces. While you are at this all-day community event filled with activities and food, be sure to stop by the Kirtland Public Library table to say hello and try a fun activity.

Outdoor Family Storytime

Annual Yard and Book Sale

Outdoor Lapsit

Sept. 18 • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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.

This is a fun sale and you’ll find things you never even knew you needed.

Maybe you have some ‘stuff’ you want to get rid of, or you’re in the process of de-cluttering your home. The cost to rent a space is $25 for a

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.

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.

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Do Re Me and You Dance Party

Sept. 24 • 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.

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.

MAGDALENE PESCH/KMG

Several Kirtland Schools students participated in this year’s strawberry shortcake eating contest Aug. 5 at the 61st annual Kirtland Kiwanis Strawberry Festival.

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TOP: Members of the Small Hands Big Dreams Learning Center in Kirtland march in this year’s Kirtland Kiwanis Strawberry Festival parade Aug. 6. LEFT: Kirtland Kiwanian Jim Porter helps keep tally during the annual strawberry shortcake eating contest Aug. 5.

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RE-ELECT Matthew G.

SCHULZ

Kirtland Christian Fellowship - Served as Deacon and Deacon Treasurer Kirtland Boosters Assistant Scoutmaster Troop 286 Former Kirtland youth baseball coach

Council at Large

Goals for Upcoming Term: This December marks the end of my 12th year serving as your Council at Large. Over this period I have had the pleasure to work beside three different Mayors and fifteen different councilpersons. My experience, as the only incumbent seeking re-election adds tremendous value to the future of Kirtland’s Council. I am certain that together we will serve with honor and integrity to always strive to do what is best for our city.

I care deeply for our community and I humbly ask for your vote this November 2nd. I welcome your questions, comments or suggestions on how to further improve our town. Please call or text me at 440-567-5448.

completion of the design and construction of Old Town Sewer project is ✓Ensure within scope, schedule and budget ✓Ensure Federal stimulus dollars are spent effectively and efficiently of Annual Road Paving and Maintenance plan with a sustainable ✓Continuation long term funding mechanism

✓Paving of Community Center parking lot and Rec park drive ✓Fund long-standing area-wide storm water drainage issues of Salary and Personnel Committee ✓Creation • To alleviate revolving door of part time officers & firefighters

Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering – University of Akron ‘96 Master’s of Financial Economics – Ohio University ‘18 Chartered Financial Analyst – Level 1 passed Trustee – Ohio Public Employee Retirement System 2011-2014 Trustee – Ohio Deferred Compensation Plan 2011-2014 Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Professional Engineer – Transportation, 17 years experience District Real Estate Administrator, 3+ years experience Former Adjunct Engineering Professor – Lakeland Community College

Married 27 years with four children in and thru Kirtland Schools

Past Council Accomplishments: (2017 to present)

✓ Pickleball courts at the Community Center ✓ New Financial Accounting System and Finance Director ✓ New City Engineer ✓ Creation of Economic Development Committee coupled with New Economic Development Manager

• Creation of employee handbook with mandatory annual training

✓Creation of streamlined process for responsible economic development ✓Develop Request for Proposal to study alternate citywide internet provider ✓Creation of a pedestrian connectivity plan to downtown ✓Development plan or sale of Euclid-Chardon Rd. park property (~28 acres)

✓ Signalized crosswalk in downtown Kirtland near stadium of city specifications relating to roadway pavement ✓ Creation construction ✓ 18-O-18 obligates administration to submit annual road plan with annual budget

✓ Revenue generation – cell tower lease on city property Paid for by the Committee to Re-Elect Matthew G. Schulz

Follow me on Facebook at: Re-Elect Matt Schulz Council at Large

Register online to vote @ https://olvr.ohiosos.gov. Early voting begins October 5.

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and want to make it a better place for our children.”

Since the partnership between Kirtland and Shaker formed in September of2020, the teams have continued to work on creating connections. Over the summer, LaVerde said student-athletes have participated in a softball game with Shaker Heights, held combined team workouts and ate lunch together.

“Partnering with Shaker Heights through the Build the Bridge program is an excellent opportunity to show how athletics can provide a platform to help our student-athletes better understand and appreciate one another,” Kirtland Schools Athletic Director Matt Paul said.

This program caught the attention of the National Football League, as it was highlighted

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from page 1 seeing positive cases that have led to increasing numbers of students in quarantine. This data signals that the chances of students getting/transmitting the virus are going up significantly.

“We believe strongly that our students learn best while in-person with their teachers and experience many positive relationships when they have the opportunity to be with their peers. The significant transmission of the Delta variant has the high probability to disrupt the learning and attendance in our schools without increasing layers of protection from the virus.

“I continue to listen to many different health officials and strongly believe the best course of action is to layer protection for our children to keep our students and staff in school. A major layer of protection is to implement universal masking until we see the transmission rates significantly decrease.

Other layers include moving all seats in

at a recent NFL ceremony held at the Football Hall of Fame in Canton.

LaVerde said one of the Build the Bridge founders, Cleveland Heights coach Kahari Hicks, invited him to attend the ceremony with him.

“It was a once in a lifetime experience to be in a room with more than 100 Hall of Fame players,” LaVerde said.

The Hall of Fame thanked Kahari for starting the initiative and LaVerde witnessed the occasion while sitting among every living hall of fame member.

As the program continues to develop between the Kirtland and Shaker Heights football teams, the goal remains clear to LaVerde.

“I want our players to have a heart for others and care about people,” he said.

Last year, the Kirtland Hornets won its third straight Ohio High School Division V football championship. classrooms up to three feet apart where possible and continuing to practice good hand hygiene.

We will move to universal masking on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Just as we have monitored the numbers to make this decision, we will do the same when looking at moving to less restrictive protocols if/when the COVID-19 numbers drop in our state and community.

“We will continue to follow the ODH Quarantine Flow Chart when it comes to quarantining students and staff. Universal masking significantly increases the chance of our students being able to remain at school for in person learning.

“Also, the federal mandate for masks to be worn on public transportation, including school buses, has been extended to January 18.

“If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at chad.vanarnhem@kirtlandschools.org.

“I greatly appreciate your patience and support as we continue to navigate through these challenging times.”

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Help Wanted

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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.

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 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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