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McArthur, Claypool Vying for County Seats By Brian Doering brian@karlovecmedia.com Nancy McArthur and Walter “Skip” Claypool will each be vying for a Geauga County commissioner’s seat after recently filing to enter the 2024 general election. McArthur will be running against incumbent Geauga County Commis- McArthur sioner Ralph Spidalieri and Claypool will be running against candidate Carolyn Brakey for Commissioner Tim Lennon’s vacant seat after he recently announced he will not be seeking a third term.
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“I’m running for county commissioner because I believe our county should be put first,” McArthur said in an interview Jan. 1. “First in leadership, transparency, responsiveness, collaboration, priority, attention and first for our residents. Geauga County is first in my heart.” McArthur, a 27-year Chardon resident, has served in public office for over 12 years as a member of
Chardon City Council, two years as Chardon mayor and has chaired finance, legislative and economic development committees. “The past year, I have served as a board member for the (Geauga County) Board of Elections and have worked well with my peers in order to bring about fair elections and uphold Ohio Claypool election laws,” McArthur said. “I am proud of my track record as a public servant and will put to practice my many years of experience in the commissioners’ office if voters give me the opportunity to serve in that role.” McArthur said the county deserves to have leaders in the commissioners’ office who not only believe in these principles, but practice them daily. “I will put Geauga first. If elected, I will also motion the board to begin streaming their meetings to more conveniently give residents access to information and county decision-making. I’d also like to have some evening meetings throughout the county to hear from residents,” McArthur said.
She added she would like a public comment section to be listed on the commissioners’ meeting agendas. “I get their agendas and I don’t see anything on the agenda that specifically gives the public the ability to speak. I would like to see on the agenda a specific item that is always allowing for public comment. It doesn’t have to be limited to agenda items. It could be anything,” McArthur said. “I also promise to respectively work with our other elected officials to create a positive environment for all who live and work here.” Geauga County Commissioner Ralph Spidalieri said Dec. 2 the commissioners do take public comments and make the public a part of their discussions. “I made the determination as chairman of the board that we are going to take public comments and we have been taking them since,” Spidalieri said.
Claypool
Claypool, a 20-year Chester Township resident, served as county commissioner from 2014 to 2018 and lost his reelection to challenger Jim Dvorak in 2022. He is a member of the Geauga County Tea Party, Geauga County
Planning Commission and Geauga County Republican Party Central Committee, and is a former member of the Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services and a former Chester Township trustee. “I think I’m the most experienced and most knowledgeable about what goes on and so forth,” Claypool said in interview Dec. 28. “I can walk into the position and be ready day one.” Claypool said he would like to continue some of the good work that has been started in Geauga County. “I started the plan for the county buildings and they didn’t go in the direction that I was hoping. I’d like to get that back on track and finish the plan up,” Claypool said, adding he would also like to review the plans for the Geauga County Courthouse. “Just get the county back into shape, so that we’re fiscally sound,” he said. Claypool believes there’s an opportunity to return some cash to the constituents in Geauga County. “I want to get in and review all of the financial situation and see what we can do to make adjustments for the benefit of everybody See Election • Page 7
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the need to start the project at the earliest possible date. CHBC’s bid was about $800 higher than S.E.T.’s bid, Mayor Ben Garlich said in an interview via phone call Dec. 22. During the council meeting, Bishara said S.E.T. should be awarded the bid, noting the bid instructions said, “If the lowest responsive bidder is responsible, (the contract) shall be awarded to the lowest bidder unless all bids are rejected.” The village engineer requested information from both bidders and nothing changed the bid amounts submitted, he said. “S.E.T. intends to file a lawsuit if it is not awarded the contract,” Bishara said, adding they intend to file in Cuyahoga County. “I think S.E.T. should be entitled to an explanation
why the S.E.T. bid has been rejected,” he said. Bishara said he understands CHBC complained about the S.E.T. bid and might take legal action. “You will have better legal standing if you award it to S.E.T.,” he said. Garlich said there were discrepancies in the S.E.T. bid. “We have the ability to choose the lowest and best (bid),” he said. At a special meeting Dec. 22, council met in executive session for less than an hour and voted unanimously to reject all bids and rebid the contract, he said. “We weren’t confident on a decision to move forward,” Garlich said after the meeting. “I don’t want to spend any more money on attorneys. It’s best for everyone concerned to do a reset.”
Both companies were to be notified Dec. 27 and the call for bids must be advertised for three weeks. Garlich said the village has a tight timeline to make progress on the project. “It puts us behind schedule,” he said, noting a contract will be approved the first week in February. Currently, the village has two wells on state Route 608 north of the village that supply water to residents and businesses. The two wells can provide up to 442,000 gallons of water a day, according to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. South Wind Drilling Company, of Middlefield, drilled test wells in 2019 to find a location for the third well. Bids for the current project were initially opened Oct. 27.
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Fridays, 6:30-8 p.m. The open group for men and women meets weekly at Horizons Christian Assembly, 14920 White Road in Middlefield and welcomes anyone struggling with grief, alcoholism, addiction, depression, co-dependency or any other habit that lessens the quality of life. The group offers support, encouragement, fellowship and discipleship. Learn more at www.Horizons4you.com/LifeRecovery.
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Bird Banding & Book Signing at Nature Lover’s Nest Submitted Nature Lover’s Nest, located at 17169 Swine Creek Road in Middlefield Township, will host a unique program featuring bird banding at their feeders Jan. 13, from 9-11 a.m. Join Tami Gingrich, retired Geauga Park District field naturalist and licensed bander as she nets winter birds and brings them inside for an unforgettable, up-close look while placing metal bands on their legs for science. Assisting her will be Ethan Kistler, author of his recently published book, “American Birding Association’s Field Guide to
Birds of Ohio.” Kistler hails from Northeast Ohio and has been birding since age 10. He has worked field jobs from Ohio to Alaska, traveled to more than 50 countries, and led birding trips throughout North America, Europe and Africa. His books will be available for purchase and signing during the event. Nature Lover’s Nest is owned by Joseph and Nancy Miller. Their store contains an expansive inventory of anything and everything bird-related you can imagine. This program is free and open to the public; parking may be along the road. For more information, call (440) 632-9720.
Jan. 13, 6-8 p.m. Come sing hymns with a group on the second Saturday of every month at New Mercies Community Church, 12767 Butternut Road in Burton. No experience is necessary; all are welcome. For information, call 440-520-6573.
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Jan. 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. American Red Cross blood supply has fallen to critically low levels and now faces an emergency blood shortage. A blood drive will be held at Middlefield Library, 16167 East High St., Middlefield. Visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-733-2767 to make an appointment.
Bats Incredible
Jan. 25, 6-8 p.m. Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District hosts “Bats Incredible Creating a Bat Friendly Backyard” at Adam Hall, 11455 E. Washington St. in Auburn Township. Learn all about beneficial bats and ways to turn backyards into bat habitats. The family-friendly program will cover bat biology, natural history, bat myths and threats, gardening for bats, activities and more. Reservations are required for the free program. Questions? Contact Gail Prunty at gprunty@geauga.oh.gov or 440-834-1122.
Speed Networking
Feb. 15, 5-7 p.m. Join Leadership Geauga for its second annual speed-networking event at the Kent State University Geauga, 14111 Claridon-Troy Road in Burton. Meet like-minded individuals, share information about one’s business and grow one’s professional network for the new year. Registration begins at 5 p.m., with the event starting at 5:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided. Bring business cards. For more information and to register, visit www.leadershipgeauga.org.
Schools FGP Offers Conservation Education Scholarships
The Foundation for Geauga Parks (FGP) is offering scholarships to graduating high school seniors in the class of 2024 who live in or attend school in Geauga County and intend to continue their education in the fields of science, natural resource management or other related studies. The scholarship application is available on the FGP website: www.foundationforgeaugaparks.org. The deadline for application is Jan. 31. Awards will be announced by March. The Foundation for Geauga Parks’ Conservation Scholarship Program was established by FGP Trustees in 2022 to support students who demonstrate interest in educational pursuits that align with the FGP mission. For more information, call 440-564-1048.
Campus Chatter Riley Matchinga, of Middlefield, was named to the dean’s high honors list at Marietta College for the fall semester. A graduate of Cardinal High School, she is majoring in musical theatre. Shannon Chase, of Middlefield, has made the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater dean’s list for the 2023 fall semester
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Faith Matters The Power of Perspective Maintaining perspective can be an im- run I would feel strangely refreshed, an infuportant part of life. For instance, Northeast sion of contentment they call “the runner’s Ohio winters are not my favorite time of high.” year… cold, cloudy, rain and snow, and darkI also knew my health benefited from ness by 5 p.m. However, our house is heated, by fitness. It was also a great stress relievthe fridge and freezer are full of food, my wife er. Besides that, it opened up opportunities loves me and is a great cook, and there is not to coach cross-country and work with young a war going on outside my door. I have plenty people who embraced the challenges of hard of reasons to be thankful. work and competition with courAnother example would be my age and perseverance. aches and pains. I have plenty. Of course, the greatest chalNevertheless, my blood pressure lenge my wife and I ever faced is normal, no sugar diabetes, no was caring for our severely disheart problems and no illness. abled son, Wade, along with our I’m a senior in good health with four other children. For 23 years an active lifestyle. I have much to we worked daily to meet his many be thankful for. needs that were physical, medical If you camp out on your prob- By Roger Kruse and emotional. There were many lems, they tend to get bigger. When you focus days and nights that left us weary and dison what’s wrong, it’s hard to see the things couraged. However, over time we discovered that are just fine. Have you learned to step God was bringing numerous blessings into back from your undesirable circumstances our lives through Wade. Our family life, minand gain some perspective? istry in the church and community, and our I first traveled to India in 1976. It was faith, all benefited from the grace of God that quite a wake-up call. I experienced life as I flowed into our hearts each day. had never seen or known it before. People Finding perspective is a key to your consleeping along the streets, disabled persons tentment, your spiritual growth and your abiland beggars with leprosy, in your face, beg- ity to meet the challenges of life. The Bible ging for alms. Villages with mud huts, no tells us, “And we know that God causes everyrunning water or indoor bathrooms, bugs, thing to work together for the good of those snakes and sickness a common occurrence. who love God and are called according to His Yet, I found the Indian people to be generous, purpose for them.” (Romans 8:28 NLT) displaying amazing hospitality, and welcomNotice, it does not say that everything is ing me with genuine joy. good. However, God is good and He has the Since that first visit long ago, I have made love, wisdom and power to weave the events nearly 40 trips to India and lived there from of your life and mine into a beautiful tapes1980-82. I met my beloved New Zealand wife try, highlighted by the many touches of His in Chennai and cherish the many friendships grace. Keep your faith focused on His good and opportunities to serve God in the most work and multiplied blessings. Discover the populous nation on earth. power of perspective. I was a runner for over 40 years. Three or four times weekly I went out for a 3-5-mile Roger Kruse sometimes struggles when run. Sometimes it was hot, sometimes it was life takes an unexpected turn. However, he has cold and snowy, sometimes I simply did not learned that trusting Jesus brings a perspective feel like running. However, I knew after the that brings peace and strength.
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Real Estate Transfers Following is a list of area real estate transfers for the week ending Dec. 29, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only. MIDDLEFIELD VILLAGE Leonard Joseph & Ruth Anne Szymanski, 14810 Meadowlark Lane, to Marcia Guinn, $212,500. (0.00 acres) NVR Inc., 15250 Woodsong Drive, to Terry L. Setz, $293,500. (0.21 acres) NVR Inc., 15235 Woodsong Drive, to Benjamin J. H. Reed and Emily A. Rice, $409,300. (0.23 acres)
Police Blotter The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Middlefield Village Police Department, Dec. 15-31, 2023. DISORDERLY Dec. 16 3:52 p.m., South Springdale Avenue. Customer freaking out. Male in 60s, word Great Grandpapa shirt. Refused service to wife for her being belligerent over the phone. Pizza store reported she called in several times and was rude on phone, so they canceled her order. Complainant further said wife said her husband would be at the store shortly to have a talk with the employees. According to employees, husband arrived and was belligerent toward employees. Husband left prior to police arrival and store requested male be trespassed from store. DOMESTIC DISPUTE Dec. 24 5:34 p.m., Bud Drive. Grandson threatened caller. States he is going to leave the house. Only threats, no violence. This is constant. Male attested for domestic violence for threatening his father and grandmother. PARKING PROBLEM Dec. 22 3:57 p.m., South Springdale Avenue. Walmart employees stating vehicles are blocking the main entrance doors and fire lane. Drivers are dropping and picking up shoppers like it’s a valet service. Several drivers became argumentative and hostile toward employees. Advice given and additional patrols through the parking lot will be made to deter the parking problem. SUSPICIOUS Dec. 21 9:49 a.m., Newcomb Road. Female who has stolen before is in the store and they think she has items hidden on her right now. She was seen putting items in her
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Obituaries Leo Hrdlicka
Leo (Doc) Hrdlicka died Dec. 28, 2023, at the age of 94 years old in Cape Coral, Fla., with his best friend of 45 years, Sue Dittrick, at his side. Doc was born in Cleveland, on July 27, 1929, to his parents, Edward and Genevieve (nee Stovicek) Hrdlicka. He had a brother eight years younger, Victor Joseph Hrdlicka (deceased). His father worked at G.E. and his mother taught piano lessons. His love of music carried on throughout his life, as he would break out in song at any moment, and his little girls found great joy dancing around the dining room table as he played the accordion. He was formerly married in 1950 to Nan-
cy Handyside Hrdlicka (deceased) and raised three daughters in Burton. His family moved to Oakwood Village, when he was 10, where he would spend summers working at his grandparents on the Stovicek farm in Aurora. He graduated from Bedford High School and put himself through college by working at an ice cream factory, as a semi-truck washer and at a steel mill to name a few of his odd jobs. His studies were interrupted when he enlisted in the Air Force in September 1950 and was stationed in Germany to open the “New” Ramstein Base. Since he had some college education, and could type, he worked in the office writing passes and taught classes to other airmen so they could get their G.E.D.’s. He also played on the Air Force football team, which won the European U.S. Military Championship. He was honorably discharged
Community Meetings Listed are public meetings and executive sessions in Huntsburg, Middlefield and Parkman townships, the Village of Middlefield and Cardinal Schools for January 2024. (Please note: These meeting notices are NOT legal notices.) Huntsburg Township: Jan. 16, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings held at the Town Hall, 16534 Mayfield Road. Middlefield Village: Jan. 11, 5:30 p.m. – Recreation, 6 p.m. – Finance & Ordinance, 6:30 p.m. – Safety, 7 p.m. – Village Council.
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in Geauga County,” Claypool said. “Then, just continue most of what is done in the commissioners’ office, administrative routine stuff, making sure that departments are funded, everything’s working smoothly and that there’s no f.” Claypool said he’d like to do something formally regarding the creation of a metropolitan planning organization and leaving the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency. “I’ve already done homework on that. I’m very familiar, the most familiar guy in the county, as far as who NOACA is and what they are all about. I would like to do something formally in terms of doing an assessment on what our options are,” Claypool said. “Based on all my preliminary research, we are much
All meetings are at the Municipal Center, 14860 N. State Ave. Parkman Township: Jan. 16, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Community House, 16295 Main Market Road, unless otherwise noted. Cardinal BOE: Jan. 10, 6 p.m., organizational meeting followed by budget hearing at 6:15 p.m. and regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. All meetings held at BOE Office, 15982 E. High St., Middlefield, unless otherwise indicated. better off if we formed a MPO with Lake County than we are with NOACA.” Claypool said NOACA is not the only organization in Ohio he believes is attempting to change rural communities. “There’s this senate state select committee on fair housing going on right now,” he said. “Where they’re going would not be a positive direction for Geauga County, so I want to take a look at what we have to do to put up a firewall to make sure we are not harmed by some of that activity down in Columbus.” Claypool said he’s looking forward to a positive outcome in the election and the opportunity to serve the county. “I’ve never stopped serving people, whether I’m elected or not elected, I’m just looking forward to being in a position of influence where I can make some of these things happen more easily,” Claypool said.
from the Air Force in September of 1953. Doc went back to college, to The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, and joined the Sigma Nu fraternity. He used the G.I. Bill to finish his education, earning his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. He opened the Burton Veterinary Clinic on Gingerich Road in Burton in the spring of 1960 where he practiced until building a new clinic “uptown” in Burton Village. He retired at the age of 77. He was an avid sportsman, playing softball into his 70s; however, his true love was golf. He had TWO holes-in-one on courses in Florida after the age of 80 and played into his 90s with his dear friend, Sue. He carried a low handicap and, after the age of 78, he almost always shot below his age! He loved college sports and followed the Buckeye football team and FGCU men’s and women’s sports teams. Though his love of
sports didn’t end there; if there was a game on TV somewhere, he was sure to be watching. He is survived by his three daughters, Linn Keyes Walker (David), of Munson Township, Jill Vinecourt (Jim), of Burton, and Kimm Hrdlicka Tigges (Steven), of Worthington, Ohio; longtime companion, Susan Dittrick, of Cape Coral, Fla.; grandchildren, Pam Portman Glauser (Daniel), Erin Walker, Rick Portman III (Laura), Nikki Tigges, Jessie Tigges and Jared Dostie-Walker (Gabrielle); great-grandchildren, Mason Glauser, Isabel Tigges, Sawyer Glauser, Olivia Bruner, Isabel Bruner, Truth Portman, Louis Portman, Finnian Portman and Drayden Portman, and Charlotte Dostie. A private service will be held at a later date in Florida. Gifts in Doc’s memory should be made to your favorite animal charity or to his favorite charities: St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Wounded Warrior Project and Cleveland City Mission.
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Lincoln model AC 235 stick welder with helmet and some rod. Never used, $200. Call Karl at 440-8123392. Janome Memory Craft 15000 Sewing Machine, Koala Slimline Artisan cabinet w/wooden insert for Janome 15000 Asian golden teak chair, wine color. Call 440533-5292/appt.
PETS & ANIMALS Sammy needs an indoor home! Large, handsome, black & white 6-yr old cat. Very sweet. Loves being petted & brushed. Neutered, vaccinated. Rebecca 440321-2485. Shih Tzu puppies for sale. Registered, vaccinated, and vet checked. Call for details 440-218-0577.
MISCELLANEOUS FREE! New Years Resolution—discuss danger of vaping with my kids! Be sure they know WHY it’s harmful.
REAL ESTATE
ANTIQUES: Humpback chest, pitcher & bowls, copper kettle, clocks, sewing cabinet, wood rocking horse, wood-crank wall phone, wood rockers. 440-338-3563.
Solid Cherry Corner Desk: like new, 78” tall, 48” depth, 64” wide front. Paid $2,250, asking $1,460/OBO. 440-338-3563.
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HONEY local raw dark fall honey; got two 1-gallon jugs (12-pound each); $75 each. 440-338-1585.
Heavy Duty Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Set: like new, has leaf pattern, includes table, 4 chairs, bench, and umbrella, $225. Two-stage snowblower, EC, $800. 440-431-6944.
We Buy Houses & Land: any condition or situation! Fast, Friendly, Local. Call 330-269-9595.
$79.9k .34 acre lot, a part of sought-after Lake Lucerne. Gas, Electric, Sanitary Sewer, Well Water all available. Listed on Zillow. 440-596-2608.
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8389 Mayfield Road, B-5 Chesterland, OH 44026 Fax: 440-729-8240
HELP WANTED Caregiver Needed for bed ridden senior citizen in Chesterland. Part time hours, flexible, days or nights. May become full time. Work references required. 440-3390519.
Offering special discounts for interior and exterior painting and staining. 20+ years experience. Professional and insured. Call Dan 440-342-4552. Did you know Karlovec Media Group prints business cards? Prices start at only $30 for 500 (B&W, 1-sided, no bleed). Call 440-729-7667 or email ads@karlovecmedia.com. Joe Eicher doing roofing, siding, remodeling, cleanout houses, we do most anything. Call between 8a-4p, 440-813-4272. No answer, leave message.
WANTED TO BUY Old fishing tackle wanted: fishing lures (wood or plastic), mouse to bear traps, wooden duck decoys. Call Lee 440-313-8331. Buying all Stanley Bailey planes and machinist tools. Call Karl at 440-812-3392. 4-wheelers, 3-wheelers, dirt bikes, mini-bikes, go-carts, golf carts, gators, farm tractors/equipment, trailers, riding mowers, snowplows. Paying cash. 440-413-3119.
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