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VOLUME 46 No. 8 Wednesday, July 11, 2012

New West G Superintendent Takes Divided House

Renewal Levies for ChesterFire, Police In Early Stages

Russell Trustees Discuss Prosand Cons Of Shared Services

Chester Township CoupleAsks for Assessment Relief

By Cassandra Shofar

Geoff Palmer might be atthe helm of West GeaugaSchools, but he’s got someturbulent waters to navigatewhile he gets his feet wet.

The former Hopewell-Loudon superintendent wasofficially hired during a specialschool board meeting Thursdaynight.

“I’m very pleased that Geoffagreed to take us on,” boardmember Sally Gillmore saidwith a smile.

However, as expressed inthe last regular meeting by asplit 3-2 vote, the school boardwas divided again over thesuperintendent’s contract,which is for a three-year termcommencing Aug. 1 with anannual salary of $133,000.

Unlike past contracts,Palmer’s compensation includeshis approximately 11 percent

contribution to the StateTeachers Retirement System ofOhio, which he will be requiredto make.

“I would like to welcomeMr. Palmer to our district,” saidboard member Ben Kotowski.“It’s going to be really aprivilege to work with you. Ithink you’ve done good thingsat Hopewell-Loudon and we’reglad you have you are here.”

He added, “I also would liketo thank you for taking thiscontract, because it’s a bitunconventional because it doeshave you paying STRS and it isa much more transparentcontract than a typical contractthis school district lets out,where various costs andreimbursement are essentiallyhidden.”

Board members JackieDottore and Michael Kilroy

By Ann Wishart

Chester Township Trusteesput two levies in play June 28with the understanding changescould be made before votershead to the polls in November.

Trustees approved twocertificates of need to submit tothe Geauga County Auditor’sOffice, one for renewal of afive-year, 1.9-mill policedepartment levy and the otherfor a five-year, 0.9-mill renewal

By Diane Ryder

As local governments feelthe financial pinch of dwindling

state revenue and increaseddemand for services, officialsare beginning to look at sharingequipment and facilities as away to decrease costs.

For example, communitiesmay pay close to $1 million fora specialized ladder or snorkeltruck for their fire departments,but there may be little need forit in a township with no highrise buildings.

Russell Township TrusteeJustin Madden told hiscolleagues Thursday he sees theconcept of shared resourcesbeginning to catch on amongGeauga County communities.

By Ann Wishart

Chester Township’s practice ofassessing property owners forimprovements to township roadswas argued as “pretty darnedclose to a hardship” for a couplewho owns three lots on SperryRoad.

Attorney Todd Petersen askedChester Township Trustees duringtheir June 28 meeting toreconsider the pending

assessment of the propertiesbelonging to Tony and AnnRumpf, who live at 12638 SperryRoad.

The Rumpfs have a 2,388-square-foot house on one 2.5-acre parcel.

They also own two otherlots, one which is 2.5 acres andthe other is 1 acre, adjacent totheir residence, Petersen said.

The couple understands theywill be assessed $7,000 for each

buildable lot as will otherhomeowners along Sperry tohelp pay for the upcomingrepaving of the road, he said.

However, the Rumpfsrecently had the two adjacentlots tested for possibleinstallation of a septic systemand the inspector, Jim Fincham,reported both parcels havepretty thoroughly disturbed

JOHN KARLOVEC/CNWest Geauga Schools Board of Education President Bill Beers (middle) calls for a vote on the hiring of Geoff Palmer.Board members Michael Kilroy (left) and Jackie Dottore (right) continued to oppose Palmer’s hiring, casting dissenting votes.

DIANE RYDER/CNIt's all about the candy ... Conner Viera, Connor Slay, Dakota Deets, Glen Davidson, Zachary Slay and Ryan Dienesof Cub Scout Pack 193, Westwood Elementary, throw candy from their float in the Chesterland Fourth of Julyparade Wednesday.

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soils and no location on eitherwas acceptable for a septicsystem, Petersen said.

Chester zoning does notallow for a variance for a housewith off-lot septic, he said, addinga sewer system along Sperry is along way in the future.

The county auditor hasvalued the 1-acre lot at $20,000and the 2.5-acre lot at about$63,000, Petersen said.

“Seven thousand dollars perunit assessment is pretty hefty,”he said, asking trustees toconsider some reasonablealternative since a septic permitcannot be issued for either lot,which means no residence canbe built on them.

“This is now, fundamentally,a different situation,” Petersensaid. “If it is not a hardship, it iscertainly pretty darned close toa hardship. I recognize we areasking for extraordinary relief.”

Trustee Mike Joyce said thetrustees will consider therequest.

After the meeting, TrusteeJudy Caputo said no decisionhas been made on the Rumpfs’request.

The township pays part ofthe repaving cost from thegeneral fund, she said.

Trustees held a publichearing sometime in late 2010or early 2011 on the project andthe work was done the summerof 2011, Caputo said, addingproperty owners understand

they have to share in the cost. The trustees were advised by

the Geauga County Engineer’sOffice on how lots should bedetermined and the only thingleft is for the notifications to besent to property owners alongthe repaved stretch of Sperry,Caputo said.

On other matters, residentKurt Feagle asked trustees for astatus report on the HenryHouse the trustees bought morethan two years ago.

The old house on a verysmall lot at 8580 Mayfield Roadwas purchased for $110,000.

At the time, Joyce said itwould serve as a meeting placefor the park board while theupstairs could be used forstoring records, as the buildingis close to the town hall.

When Feagle asked about itsstatus on June 28, Joyce said thebuilding is not under discussionby the board.

Feagle asked if there areplans to discuss it and Joycesaid not at this time.

“So there was no goodreason to buy it?” Feagle asked.

“I disagree on that,” Joycesaid.

While no files have beenmoved there, Joyce said he andthe new fiscal officer have beengoing through records retentionplans, but there are no plans tomove files over there.

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both voted “no,” as they didwhen the board decided lastmonth to extend a job offer toPalmer.

“My vote against thiscontract is based on the termand the price, which is not areflection of the man, but of theterms within the district,” Kilroyexplained during Thursday'smeeting. “While there havebeen much publicized differe-nces, I wish you the best. I’msure you will get from me morethan you bargained for, but inthe end, after all, this is aboutthe children.”

He added, “And again, Iwish you the best of success.”

Kilroy said both he andboard President Bill Beers metwith Palmer for a few hoursMonday to emphasize “thoseareas that most dramaticallyimpact this school district.”

“Curriculum of this districtstands adamantly at the top ofthat agenda for a ruthlessreview of classes, personnel,implementation and follow up,”Kilroy said. “And I want that onthe record.”

Dottore also offered a fewcomments to back her decision.

“I strongly support all thestaff and administration in thisdistrict,” she said. “I take youropinions extremely whole-heartedly and I want each ofyou guys to know … you meana lot to me and the parents ofthis community.”

Dottore said she believedthe duration of Palmer’scontract should be equal to therest of the administrators’contracts, which are for two-year terms.

“Everybody should be onthe same page,” she said, beforegoing on to thank Palmer fordeciding to step on board.

“I would like to thank Geofffor taking this opportunity to bewith us and I hope that we canmove above and beyond tomaintain … the good things wehave here and really moveforward in getting things fixedthat need fixed,” she said.

The school board alsoapproved a second resolution to

hire Palmer as assistantsuperintendent effective July 5through July 31 as he makes thetransition with outgoing Super-intendent Thomas Diringer.

The vote was also split, 4-1,with Dottore casting the lonedissent.

Diringer, who replacedlongtime Superintendent TonyPodojil, announced his resign-ation earlier this year aftercompleting only two years of histhree-year contract.

While Palmer is aware of thesplit board, he said after themeeting he respects eachmember’s opinion and looksforward to the challenge.

“I think that regardless ofthe vote, I’m very excited to behere. This is a great district withgreat opportunities, with greatpotential,” he said. “Iunderstand everyone hasdifferent perspectives andbrings those to the vote, and hasto vote their conscience and Irespect that. It is my goal tomove forward and bring thisdistrict to even greater heightsthan we’ve reached already.”

One main concern Kilroypreviously expressed waswhether Palmer, who comesfrom a 900-student schooldistrict in Bascom, Ohio, wouldbe a good fit for West GeaugaSchools and its 2,597 students.

Palmer, however, is notwholly unfamiliar with schooldistricts the size of WestGeauga and isn’t really worriedabout the transition.

“I’ve gotten experiences indistricts this size throughout mycareer, more so with teachingrather than the administrativeside, so I’ve been in districts ofsimilar size,” he said. “There’s

no doubt as superintendentyour responsibilities are morechallenging, but we’ve got greatsupport staff, great admini-strators here and, ya know, I’mnot worried about that withtheir help.”

As of right now, however,Palmer’s main focus is findingsome balance as he dips his toesin, so come August, it’s smoothsailing.

“I think right now it’s amatter of trying to get my feetwet as much as I can here in thenext few days, not my wholebody, just my feet for a bit oftime and not get swamped” hesaid with a laugh. “Right now,it’s a matter of getting a handleon a variety of things going on(like) policy. We just got a booktoday of test score data and thatlooked very promising — very,very promising — but there’sstill always room forimprovement.”

He added, “So, I’m just kindof setting the ground work nowso that in August, we can hit theground running wheneverybody comes back.”

When asked how his wife,two sons — Tory, a junior inhigh school, and Jude, asophomore in college — andstepson, Blake Tucker, 25, feelabout the move, Palmer saidthey’re “very excited.”

“Throughout my career,we’ve talked about moves withthe older two and they were notat all interested, but myyoungest has his ownpersonality,” Palmer said. “He isexcited about the chance atbeing in a bigger district, beingaround more people, meetingnew people.”

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levy for the fire department.Trustees added “because of

time constraints” to themotions.

Fiscal Officer Mike Starktold trustees and the public theactions were necessary to getthe process started.

“We can turn back at anypoint,” he said. “If we do decideto move forward, we need to getstarted now.”

Resident Ron Cotman saidhe doubted trustees woulddecide not to run the levies,although he said he recalls inthe last two years, trustees havesaid the township could get bywith less money for the policedepartment.

“You’re going to do thistonight and you’re not going tochange anything,” he said.

Each trustee has talked todepartment heads about theirbudgets, Trustee Judy Caputosaid.

The police department has afive-year plan that outlines thecost of running the departmentinto the future.

“The need is there,” she said.Cotman, a former Chester

trustee, countered trustees havenever discussed nor approvedthe five-year plan in openmeeting.

“I have some of the sameconcerns,” added Trustee KenRadtke.

He said there is a lotremaining to be done on thatplan before he is comfortablewith it.

Still, Radtke voted in favorof the resolutions.

“We are obligated to moveforward with these numbers,”he said.

If passed, the 1.9-millrenewal police levy — firstpassed in 1991 — wouldcontinue to cost homeowners$50.63 per year for every$100,000 of property value andyield about $576,000 per year iffully collected, according to the

county auditor’s office.The 0.9-mill fire levy, if

passed, would continue to cost$23.98 per year for every$100,000 of home value andyield $273,000 annually if fullycollected, according to thecounty auditor.

Stark said he is still waitingfor more information from thecounty on the draft of thepreliminary township budgetfor 2013.

He added he hoped to havethe final numbers by June 29and have the document done bythe following Monday.

The fiscal officer said heworked with the trustees anddepartment heads on thebudget using a differentprogram than the previous fiscalofficer used.

“I couldn’t tell how shemapped the accounts,” he said.

Revamping the format hastaken some time, but the finalproduct should be satisfactory,he added.

“We’ll have a very complete

budget Friday for the trusteesto study. When you see thebudget Monday, there may besome changes,” he said.

The budget hearing is set forJuly 12.

In other business, trusteesvoted unanimously to send a

letter to the Geauga CountyEngineer’s Office requesting atraffic study to determine theneed for a reduction in thespeed limit on Caves Road,between County Line andMulberry roads, from 45 mph to35 mph.

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“There’s a broad effortacross the county to look atthings like road equipment andsalt barns and see how we canavoid duplication, especially ofexpensive items,” Madden saidas he described attending arecent countywide discussion onconsolidating some assets tosave money.

“It’s a good effort, but it’sstill in the early stages,” he said,adding Geauga CountyEngineer Robert L. Phillipsmoderated the meeting.

Madden said he could seemany local officials still balkingat the idea of one communitypurchasing a specialized pieceof equipment and sharing itwith neighboring townships orvillages.

“Some years ago we spent, I

think, $22,000 to $25,000 for abrushing machine to cleanroads,” said Trustee JimMueller. “It doesn’t get usedvery often, so that’s an exampleof why this is a good idea.”

On the other hand, Maddensaid he remembers when theMentor Fire Department had toborrow specialized equipmentfrom Russell Township whenthey fought a major marsh firefive years ago.

“They had to look all theway down 306 to RussellTownship and our crews andour equipment took care of it,”he reminded trustees, adding itmight be good to have a specialpiece of equipment during aspecific emergency such as themarsh fire.

Trustee Jim Dickinson saidhe believes, at the very least,communities should be aware ofwhat neighboring areas have intheir inventories.

“If something like thathappens again, they don’t haveto go rooting around for theright thing, although firedepartments have the ultimategood old boy network, so theyknow,” Dickinson said.

Madden said consolidationmay make sense in lesspopulated areas.

He cited a county in

southeast Ohio that has createdone central fueling depot eachcommunity shares.

“They use swipe cards at theone location and it’s allmonitored and taken care ofthere,” Madden said. “Maybe itmakes sense, but maybe inGeauga, with more population,we’d need two locations.”

Dickinson said he believesthe ides of sharing someequipment or facilities may beone way for communities tocope with more demands forservices, but less income.

“There’s a lot of duplicationout there and we just can’tafford it anymore,” Dickinsonsaid.


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“There's a lot ofduplication outthere and we justcan't afford itanymore.” – Jim Dickinson

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July 11: Concert In thePark7-9 p.m.

Held at Chester TownshipPark gazebo.

Swingtime Big Band will beperforming.

Band Bio: The season startsout with this 17 piece big bandthat specializes in the tunes ofyesteryear ranging from GlennMiller hits and swing to Latinand Motown.

Vocalist Curtis Avantprovides a lively performanceof song styles ranging fromSinatra to 60s rock.

Headed by Bob Shampay,Swingtime Big Band has beenperforming in Northeast Ohiofor over 20 years.

Parking available atChesterland Baptist Churchuntil town hall parking lot isreopened.

July 12: Russell SchoolReunion 2 p.m.

A Russell School reunionwill be held at Wiegand's LakePark on state Route 87 inRussell Township.

Whether you graduatedfrom Russell High School,attended the school beforegoing on to the other WestGeauga Schools or onlyattended for a short time, comeshare memories.

Gather a few classmates andcome eat at the best place intown.

Call Ann Tanner, 440-338-6552 for more info or dinnerreservations.

July 13: Cruisin’ at theMill Car Show4 p.m.

Fowlers Mill Golf Courseinvites all hot rods, street rods,classic or custom cars to theshow, located at 13095 RockhavenRoad, Chester Township.

Free admission. Grilled food and beverages

available. Free golf give-a-way, door

prizes and entertainment. $7 to pre-register, $10 to

register at gate. All registered car owners

receive a loaded goodie bag,bucket of range balls, special $10rate on the Maple 9 with cart.

Call 440-729-7569 to registeror for more information.

July 14: “Cruisin’ forChrist” Car Show10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Chester Christian Centerchurch, 11815 Chillicothe Road,

will be hosting the 10th Annual“Cruisin’ for Christ” Car Show.

This free event is open tothe community.

Food, games and cool classicand collectible cars and bikes tosee.

Rain date July 28.Call 440-729-6203 to pre-

register a car or bike.

July 14: CommunityBuild Day9 a.m.

The Americans withDisabilities Act PlaygroundProject at Lindsey Elementary isscheduled to host a communitybuild day at Lindsey. [email protected] formore information.

July 18: Concert in thePark7-9 p.m.

Held at Chester TownshipPark gazebo.

Ferguson 35 will be performing. Band Bio: This four piece

acoustic band, formerly named“The Clear Fork BluegrassQuartet,” plays Bluegrass,acoustic country songs, hotinstrumentals on fiddle, banjoand mandolin, Americana andmore. The lineup bringstogether Northeast Ohio’s finestand most experiences acousticmusicians and singers for anight of fun, Bluegrass style.

Parking available atChesterland Baptist Churchuntil town hall parking lot isreopened.

July 19: Chesterland TeaParty7 p.m.

Josh Mandel, Ohio Statetreasurer and candidate for theU. S. Senate, will be the leadspeaker at the Chesterland TeaParty at the Orchard HillsEvent Center, 11414 CavesRoad, Chester Township.

Also speaking will be Rep.Matt Lynch and Sen. JohnEklund providing legislativeupdates.

Bob Cannon will be speakabout fracking.

All are welcome. Refreshments served.Call 440-552-4385 for more

information.

It’s Spectacular-TheKelly Miller CircusJuly 27, 4:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.

Show up at 8 a.m. July 27 atWest Geauga High School for afree explanation of the circus, itsroutines and watch the Big Topgo up.

It’s amazing how they cantake an empty parking lot andturn it into such a festival insuch a short time.

This is a fascinating trip intothe world of the traveling BigTop.

There are two performances,but if possible, come to theearlier show as it tends to beless crowded.

Every year, the Kelly MillerCircus has a central theme. Thisyear, it is “Pirates.”

It will be in the new tentwith vents in the top to help

manage the temperature inside.The show is a two-hour,

energetic spectacle with world-class, talented circus stars fromaround the globe, includingRebecca Ostrof, who appearedin “Water for Elephants”.

Businesses can have abanner placed in the Big Topand an announcement made atthe beginning of each show.

Special tickets are availablepredominately for group homes,but can also be used forchildren.

Posters are available todisplay.

Although some circuseshave bad reputations, whichsomehow get applied to allcircuses, not all of them are badnor do they all treat theiranimals (or people)inhumanely.

The Kiwanis Club hasreviewed this circus and someothers, believing the KellyMiller Circus — under JohnRingling North II — lives up tostrict standards and does theirbest to adhere to the intent andletter of the regulations of theU.S. Department of Agriculture.

To learn more about theKelly Miller Circus, visit theirwebsite: www.kellymiller-circus.com.

Tickets are good for eithershow and are available atDiscount Drug Mart in ChesterTownship, Bainbridge, Mentor,and Highland Hills; $10 peradult or $6 per child.

At the gate, tickets are $15and $7.

Thank you for coming to seethis great show on the WestGeauga High School grounds.

Call Bob Steinberg, 440-729-6244 or 440-823-8945 for moreinformation.

July 29: GeaugaDemocrats Golf Outing

The Fifth Annual GolfOuting of the Geauga CountyDemocratic Party will be held atPleasant Hill Golf Course,13461 Aquilla Road, Chardon,with a shot gun start at noonand dinner at 6 p.m.

There will be a scrambleformat, lunch on the turn, skillprizes, beverages and lots of fun.

Cost for golf and dinner is$125 per person.

Register as an individual ora team. Cost for steak/chickendinner only is $45.

Call Golf Outing ChairDave Netzband, 440-729-7822for more information.

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School Class of 1962 is planningits 50th Reunion the weekendof Sept. 7 and 8 at the HolidayInn in Strongsville.

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“Businesses Supporting West Geauga” (BSWG) has been very busy lately. Fromparticipating in the Chamber of Commerce Annual Craft, Antique & Flea Marketand the Chesterland 4th of July Parade to donating the ADA swing for the newplayground at Lindsey Elementary, local businesses are making good on theircommitment to give back to the community and West Geauga schools.

A newly formed group, BSWG is a confederation of business owners in the WestGeauga School District and its alumni who are committed to improving the localeconomy and supporting the development of our local schools. In addition to theirmain goal, one of the “core activities” is building and developing communityrelationships and goodwill.

BSWG has selected the Geauga County Dog Shelter as their first communityphilanthropic project. The “Doggie Drive” will benefit the Geauga County DogWarden on Merritt Drive in Munson, an organization that takes in some 700 dogs ayear. Individuals can get involved in this event by bringing items of the “wish list”(see below) to any of the following BSWG member businesses: Arabica, 12626

Chillicothe Road; Cardinal Physical Therapy, 12656 West Geauga Plaza Drive;Ceramics & You, 12662 -West Geauga Plaza Drive; Chesterland Mini Storage, 11695Chillicothe Road; Computer Options, 12648 Chillicothe Road; Eddy Fruit Farm,12079 Caves Road; Edward Jones Investments, 12626 Chillicothe Road; Georgio’sPizza, 8399 Mayfield Road; Nationwide Insurance, Ruscher Agency, 13572Chillicothe Road; Our Town Café, 12650 Chillicothe Road; Palma’s Hair Design,12652 West Geauga Plaza Drive.

The shelter wish list includes: dog and puppy food (both canned and dry. Please,nothing from China), laundry soap, Lysol, bleach, paper towels, blankets, sheets,towels, leashes (6 ft.), collars, Sensible or Easy Walk harnesses, any leftover caninemedications and Advantage, Frontline or Capstar flea medication.

This event will continue until the middle of September. Call co-chairs Palma Hillof Palma’s Hair Design, 440-729-1966 or Carolyn Hoffart of Ceramics & You, 440-729-1572.

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After a three-minute publichearing in front of one residentand a reporter Thursday, RussellTownship Trustees passed a $1.1million general fund budget for2013.

Local communities arerequired to pass their budget

and submit it to the county inAugust, and to present it

formally to the Geauga CountyBudget Commission forapproval.

Thursday, trustees said thebudget is tight because statefunding is drying up with thephasing out of the inheritanceand personal property taxes,and by cutting the revenue fromthe state’s local governmentfund by half.

“The budget did presentsome challenges this time,”

Trustee Jim Mueller said. “Ourdear governor has beenstrangling us by probably a$500,000 chunk of change. It’s alot in a $2 million budget.”

Mueller said trustees hadheld a day-long budget worksession with Fiscal OfficerGeraldine Heck anddepartment heads to arrive atthe figures.

Trustee Jim Dickinson saidthe township received $624,737in estate taxes in 2010, $683,685in 2011, $737,000 this year andwill receive zero next year.

The state has eliminated theestate tax, also known as the“death tax.”

“Chagrin Falls has to go foran $850,000 levy and everycommunity is tightening theirbelts,” Dickinson said. “This hasbeen a big hit to the bottomline.”

Heck listed the general fundat $1,086,464.70.

The total budget for thepolice, road and firedepartments — all of which arefunded by separate levies —was set at $3.8 million.

Trustees also decided to filea certificate of need with thecounty, requesting the renewalof an existing 1.8-mill roaddepartment levy.

Heck told trustees the levy,originally passed in 1976, willexpire this year.

“This is the only levy we’llhave on the November ballot,”Dickinson said.

In other business, trusteesdecided the Russell TownshipRecycling Center will remain atits current location behind themaintenance departmentbecause it is near MaintenanceSupervisor Jack Gallagher’soffice and can be monitored forthat reason.

“We need to leave recyclingwhere it is because people leaveunauthorized waste and JackGallagher is usually there,”Dickinson said.

His remarks came during adiscussion on trustees’ goals,including renovation of theformer fire station that is nowused by the maintenancedepartment and for storage.

“There was a baby strollerleft there this weekend,”Dickinson said.

“Was there a baby in it?”Trustee Jim Mueller quipped.

Trustees said they hadconsidered moving the centercloser to the police and fire

department complex, butdecided against the ideabecause of a residential streetbehind the complex and theneed for the site to bemonitored to prevent dumping.

“Sometimes the hopper isoverloaded,” said anunidentified resident. “Irecently went there to drop offsome items for recycling, butthe hopper was full, so I droveon. People throw their itemsoutside the hopper if it is full.

He added, “It’s a greatservice, but like anything else inthe public domain, it getsabused.”

Dickinson said Gallaghertries to keep people fromdumping items while he is onduty, but taking further steps ofinstalling cameras or othersecurity methods would beimpractical.

“Jack’s going to put in somescreening; other than that, Ithink we’re good,” Dickinsonsaid.

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West Geauga High SchoolLacrosse Players Namedto All-Region Team

Three West Geauga HighSchool lacrosse players receivedaccolades from the Ohio HighSchool Lacrosse Association(OHSLA) for the 2012 season.

Senior Attack, ScottBalzano, was named 1st teamAll-Region Division II –Northeast Region andHonorable Mention for the All-Ohio Team Division II.

Scott was also nominated forAll-American and will beplaying lacrosse at BelmontAbbey College in Charlotte,N.C.

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Junior Olympic TrackMedalist

Ava Thomas, 12, has earnedthree spots in the USA Trackand Field Junior Olympics trials.

She qualified for the 100meter dash, 200 meter dash and400 meter dash by winning asilver and two bronze medals inthe Lake Erie AssociationUSATF Championship lastweek.

Ava will now advance to theregional level to competeagainst all athletes from Ohio,Kentucky, Michigan and WestVirginia.

Her goal is to compete atthe national level for the USAOutdoor Junior Olympics beingheld in Baltimore, Md. later thissummer.

Ava runs for Saint AnselmSchool with track coach GuyGadomski.

She is grateful her brother,Pierce, and some of her formertrack mates have been joiningher for practice at the WestGeauga and Kirtland tracks.

"Practicing in the scorchingsun is easier with a friend," shesaid.

Ava previously competed inthe National 2011 USA Trackand Field Winter JuniorOlympics, bringing home twogold medals.

This year's summer olympicsare already proving to be morechallenging due in part to thesummer heat and the age of thecompetitors.

Ava, who will most likely beone of the youngest athletes inher events, said she is up for thechallenge and proud of heraccomplishments so far.

"The hardest thing aboutbeing Ava's summer coach istolerating the heat and carryingher starting blocks all aroundthe track,” said her mother,

Penny Thomas. “But my real jobis reminding Ava that win orlose, it is a privilege to competewith such an outstandingassembly of athletes."

Good luck to Ava Thomas asshe continues her competitionfor the USA Track and FieldSummer Junior Olympics.


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Congratulations to the 2012 Boys Major League All Stars. The National League All Star team defeated theAmerican League team by a 17 to 6 score. Picured front row left to right: Ian SanFilippo, Mark Sexton, Zach Elenin, Matt Podojil, Matt Stewart, Marco Marinoand Michael Snyder. Second row left to right: Ben Kovacic, Jack Dorsky, Jamie Lose, Michael Osters, Noah Ickes,Nate Kucera, Shaun Podojil and Dennis Mikonsky. Back Row: Coach Reno Marino, Manager Dennis Mikonsky,Coach Pat Lennon and Coach Ron Podojil.

Shelley Lynn Butters ofRussell Township, received aBachelor of Arts degree insociology/anthropology and aminor in geology from DenisonUniversity.

Butters was also therecipient of a Denison FoundersScholarship and studied abroadwith the Institute for theInternational Education ofStudents Program in Morocco.

Daniel Petkovsek, ofChester Township, received aBachelor of Arts degree inbiological sciences from CornellUniversity.

George “Scott” Willis, sonof George “Pat and Kris Willis,of Chester Township, wasnamed on the dean’s list at JohnCarroll University for the falland spring semester.

Lauren Ruple, of RussellTownship, recently took part inthe AU in Germany program, asix credit-hour study abroadcourse that was the basis for afour week long trip inWittenberg, Germany.

Ruple is a senior HospitalityManagement major at AshlandUniversity.

Katie Dempsey, daughter ofMark and Rosella Dempsey, ofChester Township, earned herrecreational pilot certificate.

Katie, who is enrolled in theProfessional Pilot Program atthe University of Cincinnati,passed an oral and flight examwith a Federal AviationAdministration designatedflight examiner.


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West Geauga Senior Centeris located at 11414 Caves Road,Chester Township. Call 440-729-2782 to register or for moreinformation on these programs.

Activity for the SoulBus trip to Cleveland

Churches.

Line DancingMondays, 11 a.m.

Each week, instructor DeeBlansett teaches a new dance.

$2 donation to instructor perclass.

Exercise ClassesDaily, 10 a.m.

Strength and weight classesMondays, Tuesdays and Fridays.Arthritis classes andintermediate classesWednesdays and Fridays.

July 11: Food for GoodMental Health11 a.m.

Learn ways to take care of

own mental health. Presented by Beth Matthews

from the Geauga County Boardof Mental Health and RecoveryServices.

July 13: Activities for theBody

Enjoy yoga and breakfast atOrchard Hills Park.

July 14: HealthyCounties, HealthySeniors

Family health and safety day. Preregistration require for

health screening and transport-ation.

Call 440-285-7757 to registeror for more information.

July 17-Sept 4: PotteryClassesTuesdays

Join Sally Bell for adiscussion as you learn to moldclay while throwing ideas to thedirector of the Geauga CountyDepartment on Aging.

Cost is $160 and includesclay, glazes, firing, instructionand class time.

Instructor Beth Carpenter.

July 18: 90th BirthdayParty

Celebrate those in theirninth generation of life.

July 20: Activity for theMind

Celebrate the anniversary ofthe first moon landing.

Space related activities,trivia and mind games.

July 25: Heart/Stroke/Coumadin SupportGroup

Talk with Nurse Paula aboutconditions and a round tablediscussion on how to supportone another.

July 26: Cake DecoratingExperience the excitement

of creating professional lookingcakes and cookies.

List of what to bring will begiven during registration.

$100 fee includes WiltonDecorating Basic Student kitand four two- hour classes.

July 27-28: SeniorOlympic Games8 a.m.

Head to Cleveland StateUniversity to watch swimmingand badminton competitions onJuly 27.

Horseshoe competition onJuly 28 at Chester TownshipPark.

Aug. 8: Grandparentsand Me10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Join at Orchard Hills Park toplay bingo, have a scavengerhunt, lunch, cookie decoratingand more.

$5 for seniors, $3 forgrandchildren.

Space is limited, reservationsrequired.

Aug. 9-30: Stained Glass9:30-11:20 a.m.

Learn the art of stained glassin this beginner four-week class.

Get instructions on cuttingclass, pattern preparation andthe copper foil technique.

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Chesterland Chamber of CommerceChesterland Mini Storage

Chesterland NewsDebord’s One Hour Heating & Air

Eddy Fruit FarmEdward Jones Investments/Allyn

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Geauga Floor CareGeorgio’s Pizza

Glissful BoutiqueIntensive Care Doll Hospital

Joshua Saxon/Ruscher InsuranceLisa Thoreson/Howard Hanna -

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Merrill Lynch/Anthony AndersonMonticello Garden Center

Mr. GettysburgOhio Connect, LLC

Our Town CaféPainting Solutions/Dan Peck

Palma’s Hair DesignPlayground WorldPower MarketingSAK Automotive

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The Certificate of Achieve-ment is the highest form ofrecognition in the area of

governmental accounting andfinancial reporting and itsattainment represents a signi-ficant accomplishment by agovernment and its manage-ment.

An Award of FinancialReporting Achievement wasgiven to West Geauga SchoolsTreasurer Michele Tullai, whowas designated by thegovernment as being primarilyresponsible for preparing theaward-winning CAFR.

The CAFR has been judgedby an impartial panel to meetthe high standards of theprogram, including demons-trating a constructive "spirit offull disclosure" to clearlycommunicate its financial storyand motivate potential usersand user groups to read theCAFR.

Aug. 15: WGHS NewStudent and FreshmanOrientation6-8 p.m.

6-6:15 p.m. — Studentsreceive class schedules incafeteria.

6:20-6:40 p.m. — Parentstudent information presentedin gym.

6:45-8 p.m. — Studentsfollow an adjusted bell scheduleto locate classes and find locker.

7:56-8:18 p.m. — Guidancecounselors and principalsavailable in the cafeteria forquestions and answers.

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Donald and GertrudeWhiteley, of Russell Township,are pleased to announce theengagement of their son, DanielJudson, to Angela DawnHiggins, daughter of Donaldand Judith Higgins, ofMontrose, W.Va.

The bride to be obtained abachelor's degree in bio-chemistry and a master's degreein genetics from West VirginiaUniversity.

Angela is currently ascientist for Cleveland Heart-lab.

The future groom, a 2003graduate of West Geauga HighSchool, obtained a bachelor'sdegree in specialized studies in2007 and a master's degree in

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Daniel is currentlyemployed as a sales andmarketing representative for alocal chemical company.

The couples met in Athens,Ohio and are planning aSeptember 2012 wedding inParkersburg, W.Va. They willreside in Cleveland Heights.

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Food: What Do FarmsHave to Do With It?July 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Swine Creek Reservation

Mule's Ear Farm was establis-hed in 1998 by lifelong GeaugaCounty residents, Phil and TamiGingrich, of Parkman Township.

Originally a registeredbuckskin quarter horse breedingfacility, its focus is now breedingand training top quality ridingmules; it also raises criticallylisted breeds including IrishDexter Cattle, Silver FoxRabbits, Belgian Hares andseveral breeds of poultry.

An assortment of liveheritage breeds will be ondisplay for up-close viewing.

Chairs set up in the round toencourage discussion and theinformal feel of the program.

Sharing of local foodswelcome.

Cart Tours: FrohringMeadowsJuly 12, 9-11 a.m.

Reserve a spot for EZ GoCart 30 minute interpretive trailrides.

Five seats per tour. Call 440-279-0880 for

reservations.

Explore the Solar SystemJuly 13, 8:30-11 p.m.Observatory Park

Take a walk through thesolar system during a guided,easy one-mile stroll on thePlanetary Trail.

A planetarium preview ofthe sky tonight will follow withoutdoor sky viewing, weatherpermitting.

Jim Miller & Steve Scheffin ConcertJuly 14, 7-8:30 p.m.Big Creek Park

Enjoy a performancefeaturing traditional Americanroots/classic rock by twomembers of the well-knownJiMiller Jam Band.

Refreshments served. Cherry Room if inclement

weather.

The Sky TonightPlanetarium ShowJuly 15, 2-2:30 p.m., Open House 1-4 p.m.Observatory Park

Join every Sunday afternoonduring building open househours for a preview of what tolook for in the sky this month.

Timbertots: Habitat Hunt July 15, 3-4 p.m.The West Woods

Join Nora the Explorer todiscover what makes a habitat ahome and see how many we canfind.

Ages 3-5 years old withadult.

Registration required.

Muskrateers: Games Ofthe Insect Olympiad July 16, 9:30-11:30 a.m.Big Creek Park

Muskrateers compete inevents like the GrasshopperJump and the Honeybee Relayto see how their athleticabilities compare to those oftheir insect friends.

Ages 9-11 years old. Registration required.

Crinkleroots: InsectOlympicsJuly 17, 9:30-11:30 a.m.Big Creek Park

Crinkleroots find out howkids' athletic abilities match upwith insects' as they compete inevents like the Roach Run andthe Fly Flap.

Ages 6-8 years old. Registration required.

Timbertots: Habitat Hunt July 17, 10-11 a.m. or 1-2 p.m.Big Creek Park

Join Nora the Explorer todiscover what makes a habitat ahome and see how many we canfind.

Ages 3-5 years old withadult.


Geauga WalkersJuly 17, 1-2:30 p.m.Whitlam Woods

Join other active seniors onweekly hikes in Geauga Countyand the surrounding area.

Hikes are typically 1 to 1 1/2miles long and held year-round,but canceled if the temperatureis 20 degrees or lower.

A naturalist leads hikesscheduled in Geauga ParkDistrict parks.

Call Geauga Senior Centerfor full schedule, 440-279-2137.

“Spirelli” Art CardWorkshopJuly 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m.The West Woods

Join artisan Phyllis Knapp tocreate three nature-motif cards(scalloped, layered and spikedfloral designs) utilizing Spirelli,a form of string art popular inEurope used to create spiraldesigns.

$12 fee covers materials andinstruction.

Ages 15 and up. Registration required.

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Shari and Gary C. Hamburg,12094 Heath Road, to HouseholdRealty Corporation, $83,400.

Teresa Wollschleger and JohnG. Christopher, 11789 SherwoodTrail, to Frank R. Piunno(trustee), $242,500.

Tom E. and Laurel A.Moormann, 7407 Cedar Road, toJames H. and Beth J. Gilmore,$460,000.

MUNSON TOWNSHIP

Clarence and Marjorie AnnNoble, 11350 Beechnut Lane, toSean Heineman and NikaMcNulty, $412,500.

Connon A. and MelissaThompson, 11888 Fowlers MillRoad, to Jeffrey and Julie A.Biggs, $176,000.

RUSSELL TOWNSHIP

U.S. Bank NationalAssociation (trustee), 8472 MusicSt., to Shiuka Ochiai, $68,200.

Silvia G. Kenneweg, 14976Hillbrook Lane East, to Victor G.and Jill M. Strauss, $335,000.

First Place Bank, 14880Trappers Trail, to VenturePartners Inc., $200,000.

Andrew W. Ewing, CavesRoad, to Joel E. Cohen and LoriA. Pierce Cohen, $277,000.

transfersFollowing is a list of real estate transfers in Chester, Russell and

Munson townships for the week ending June 29, provided as a publicservice by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involvesale of land only.

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If They Win, We LoseThe Geauga County Tea

Party calls itself "non-partisan,"yet the president, Michael J.Petruziello, endorsed aRepublican Only Ticket thispast November in localnewspapers.

I call that being a hypocrite.Petruziello says he is against

grants. I ask why? Grants helpthe under privileged go tocollege.

Our nation depends on apopulation of educated peoplein order to compete with therest of the world for jobs.

Grants pay for medicalresearch so that diseases likecancer, multiple sclerosis andothers can be cured.

Grants help the middle classwho have lost so much in thepast years. Being against grantssounds like a corporate move totake more away from lowerincome families, school districts,safety forces and give more tothe wealthy fat cats in WallStreet.

Fracture well drillingthreatens Geauga County'ssurface waters and groundwaterthrough a loophole where toxicchemicals are used in the

process with no accountability.But Michael Petruziello is

against grants. An imbecile could find a

better cause.Petruziello is an associate of

Ed Corsi of the GeaugaConstitutional Council.

Corsi once asked me to joinhis organization.

He told me that he wasagainst the late Judge ChipHenry over a case involving hisson.

I did not join his organiz-ation. I think it is a patheticman who takes up a cause fortruth and justice for nothing butrevenge.

All the wrong reasons. This is the camp Petruziello

came from. The Geauga TeaParty is a joke on all of us.

The Chester Tea Party is nobetter. It is made up of the samepeople who we have ignored forthe past 15 years, only now theyhave a new name.

I only have to wonder whatin God's name Geauga CountyJuvenile and Probate CourtJudge Tim Grendell wasthinking when he appointedPetruziello to the Geauga ParkBoard of Commissioners.

He should be removed forhis lack of integrity regardinghis endorsements.

Last time I checked, peoplelike this were called fanatics, notpatriots. They insult thememory of the real patriotsfrom the Revolution.

It is said that evil triumphswhen all good men do nothing.

I ask all of you to seebeyond the B.S. and speak outagainst the fanatics that will lieto get your support and votes.

Gary PaolettoChester Township

God’s Purpose? Am I the only one who sees

the hypocrisy in a church havinga shooting range?

As a local resident, I knowthat this range allows semi-automatic hand guns to be used.

Here is the note that I sentto Word of Grace church:

I wonder how you, as aleader of the Word of Gracechurch, reconcile the advocationof gun use with the statementfrom Christ to ‘Love yourneighbor.’

The use of the Word ofGrace property for a shootingrange is against every moralChristian belief that I have.

I can’t believe that a churchcan encourage such use of theirproperty.

And, I understand that youare charging admission for suchuse on top of that.

I hope you reconsider theuse of this church’s property, putit to God’s purpose and shutdown the shooting range.

This range is not being usedfor target practice for hunters. Iknow that because I can hearthe semi-automatic guns beingfired there.

Not more than five monthsago a student at Chardon HighSchool killed three otherstudents with a .22 pistol takenfrom a relative.

It devastated all of GeaugaCounty. I hope you understandthe broad implications of whatyour church is fostering.

Jim MetcalfChesterland

Un-AmericanSince when do we equate

money with free speech?

The answer is when thepeople with lots of money andspecial political interestsdecided to pour some of theirmoney into lobbying for theidea.

The idea was bad enough asit was, but when corporationswere considered people whocould contribute large amountsto political campaigns, itbecame un-American.

Corporations are notpeople!

It’s time to change the lawand keep the big corporationsfrom hi-jacking our elections.

Write your legislators toreverse this trend.

Elliott BerensonChester Township

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July 29–Aug. 2:Chesterland Baptist ChurchVacation Bible School6-8:30 p.m.

Vacation Bible school willbe held at Chesterland Baptist

Church, 12670 ChillicotheRoad.

At Sky, faith and imagi-nation will soar as kids discoverthat everything is possible withGod.

Kids will participate inmemorable Bible-learningactivities, sing songs, playteamwork-building games, diginto treats, experience Bibleadventures, test out sciency-fungizmos to take home and learnto look for evidence of Godthrough God sightings.

VBS is for everyone ages 4through fifth grade.

No charge to attend, butofferings appreciated.

Call 440-729-7101 for moreinformation.

July 15: Car Show on theGreens1-4 p.m.

The annual Car Show on theGreens will be held at theChesterland Historical Village.

No registration fee.

Drive in a treasured vehicle,recieve a dashboard plate, andsit back under the shade toswap stories and tales of classiccars and hot rods.

This year the village vittleswill be open to provide lunchand beverages for a nominalcharge.

The Interurban RailroadMuseum and all vintagebuildings will be open.

A scavenger hunt for kidswill also be held.



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Chester Township: July 12, 7p.m., Board of Trustees; July18, 7 p.m., ZoningCommission. All meetingsare held at the Town Hall,12701 Chillicothe Road,unless otherwise noted.

Munson Township: July 18, 5:30p.m., Park & RecreationBoard; July 19, 6:30 p.m.,Board of Zoning Appeals. All

meetings are held atTownship Hall, 12210Auburn Road unless other-wise noted.

Russell Township: July 18, 7 p.m.,Board of Trustees. All meet-ings are held at Fire-RescueStation, 14810 ChillicotheRoad, unless otherwisenoted.

meetings

Children, AdolescentImmunization Clinic

Geauga County HealthDistrict will hold animmunization clinic at 2 p.m.July 12.

There is no charge forGeauga County residents. NonGeauga County residents costis $5 per child.

Bring immunization records.Held at 470 Center St.,

Building 8, Chardon. Call 440-279-1950 for more

information.

Geauga County MasterGardener VolunteersGrowing Angel Trumpets, BrugmansiaJuly 19, 7-9 p.m.Off site class.

Learn how to select andgrow these spectacular, fragrantflowers. Master GardenerPhyllis Mihalik will teach howto care for and propagate thesebeauties.

She will also show the tricksto get hundreds of blooms on asingle plant and how to winterthem over for years ofenjoyment.

As a special treat, get abrugmansia to take home.

Ask Phyllis for a tour of hergarden too.

$35 fee. Light refreshments. Call 440-834-4656 to register

or for more information. events

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GEAUGA WESTL I BRARY

The Geauga West Library islocated at 13455 ChillicotheRoad. For more information onthese programs or to register, call440-729-4250 or register inperson.

ADULT SERV I CES

July 21: Research forBusiness Startups10-11:30 a.m.

Go through the process ofresearching your market andcreating a strategy forconfirming that there is a realmarket for goods and services.

Class limited to 15, only afew spots left.

Aug. 11: Crop Til YouDrop!6-10 p.m.

Bring your own scrapbookingmaterials and use libraryfacilities to “crop ‘til you drop.”

Aug. 25: A Reason forBusiness10-11:30 a.m.

As a business owner, it'snecessary to know the answersto two very fundamentalquestions: Why are you inbusiness? And why shouldanyone care?

This class takes a fresh

approach to understanding howcustomers see a business andsuggests a better way to getinside their heads.

Answer the “why” to buildbusiness around it. Answer“why” and the business comesnaturally.


YOUTH SERV I CES

July 24: Tye-Dye Shirts2 p.m.

Teens — bring an old shirtand make the shirt new againwith some tye-dye. Bring afriend and make matchingshirts.

July 26: Teddy Bear Campand Summer Finale7 p.m.

Drop off a teddy bear orother favorite stuffed friend fora sleep away camping tripanytime between July 16 andJuly 19, and pick him/her up thefollowing week.

When attending the SummerReading Camp Out Finale at 7p.m. July 26, see everything theydid as well as share a campingstory, snack and enjoy otheractivities.

Note: If not in attendance offinale, the teddy bear can stillparticipate. Call for moreinformation.

Summer Book SaleAugust 1-4

The West Geauga Friends ofthe Library are now collectingdonations until July 23 for thesummer book sale.

Donations can include newor gently used adult andchildren’s hardbacks andpaperbacks, coffee table books,collectibles, comic books, gamesand puzzles, sheet music, bookson CD, music CDs, movies onDVD and prints.

No textbooks or encycl-opedias.

Donations can be brought tothe Geauga West Library anytime during regular libraryhours.


GATES M I L LSL I BRARY

Gates Mills Library islocated at 1491 Chagrin RiverRoad. For more information onthese programs or to register, call440-423-4808 or register inperson.

STORY T IMES

Family Storytime Wednesdays, 10 a.m.

Come to the library for aprogram of rhymes, songs,fingerplays and stories forchildren not yet in kindergarten.

Registration not necessary.

Baby & Me/ToddlerStorytimeThursdays, 10 a.m.

Come to the library for aprogram of rhymes, songs,fingerplays and books forbabies from birth through 35months old and their caregivers.

Registration not necessary.


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Please check your ad! Wemake every effort to avoiderrors. We ask that you checkyour ad the FIRST day that itappears. Any errors should becalled in to the ClassifiedDept. at 440-729-7667 by noonFriday. We cannot be respon-sible for more than one incor-rect insertion if you do notcall the error to our attention.Thank you.

FOR SALE Two choice cemetery plotsnear mausoleum at Westernreserve Memorial Gardens inChesterland, $2500 for both.440-729-1019.

Trombone with case. Greatfor your student, for band,lessons, $125. 440-382-8639.

July Blowout Sale - all rem-nants 40% off while supplieslast, Worthington CustomDrapery, 102 Sherry Ave.,Chardon.

Crosely freezer upright, usedone year. Very good condi-tion, $250 OBO. 440-463-8233.

Inflatable 4 man raft, 12Vtrolling motor, and Hummingbird, fish finder. Excellentcondition, $150 or 440-729-4249.

For sale - everything mustgo/sell. Mechanical toolboxwith tools, 8 foot bed cover fortruck, lots of misc. call 216-531-0374 for more information.

Motorcycle: 2004 HondaShadow, low mileage, mintcondition, must sacrifice,$3600 OBO. 440-339-8584.

REC. VEHICLESHonda 1992 CR 500, mint con-dition. Great for riding trailsand in the woods. Manyextra’s, serious inquiries only,440-477-8160 after 5:00 p.m.

CARS

Paying cash $50 - $15,000 for:cars, trucks, scrap, runningor not, construction equip-ment, tractors, muscle cars,antique cars, tools. 440-862-5706 or 440-254-4281.

Top dollar, wrecked, junkedand unwanted vehicles. Scrapclean-ups, free removal. Usedparts and tires for sale. Call440-321-1469 or 440-321-1467.

Wanted junk cars and trucks.Pay $250 and up. 440-293-8504or cell 440-228-5921.

Looking for someone whorestores classic cars. CallJan, 440-339-8584, leave a mes-sage please.

1999 Cadillac Seville, excel-lent condition, records, non-smoker. 132K, asking $3900.Call 440-729-2520.

2000 Buick Century - lowmileage, air conditioning,cruise control, automatic win-dows. Call 440-729-1596.

HELP WANTEDChesterland machine shoplooking for a part-time/fulltime driver. 440-729-2616.

Hard-working AM & PM lineand prep cooks. Full and part-time available. Professionalbartender, must have experi-ence working in a busy &upscale atmosphere with busi-ness professional clientele.Part-time shifts available.Apply in person Alfredo’s atthe Inn, 780 Beta Drive,Mayfield Village, OH 44143.

Warehouse and order process-ing: Small Chesterland inter-net based beauty supply com-pany is seeking candidates forlight warehouse and order pro-

cessing positions. Warehouseposition involves light orderfulfillment, shipping, receiv-ing and stocking merchandise.Qualified candidate will pos-sess: strong organizationalskills, attention to detail andefficiency, ability to work in amoderately paced environ-ment. Order processing posi-tion involves processing onlineorders via the internet as wellas online customer service.Qualified candidate will pos-sess: strong computer skills,strong customer service skills,attention to detail and efficien-cy, ability to work in a moder-ately paced environment. Bothpositions are part-time/perma-nent with flexible schedulingavailable morning or after-noons. Hourly wage/salary isnegotiable and commensuratewith previous experience andqualifications. Inquire onlineto [email protected].

Physically active adults need-ed for September and Octoberweek-end work at PattersonFruit Farm. Call 440-729-9809and leave your full name,phone number and completeaddress. Speak slowly.

FOR RENT

Kirtland on Rt.6, just west of306. Ideal space available forlease. Warehouse, offices andany type of service shops. Call440-283-9191 or 440-313-1611.

Lake Shore- East 185th St: 1-2bedroom apartments. $425-$525. Very large, clean,secured and more. 440-729-0323.

Three car garage rentalavailable, single bay at$100/month or all 3 bays for$285/month, 6 month/1 yr.lease, Russell, 440-759-2475.

WANTED TO BUYWanted extra large blackwalnut trees 24” diameter andlarger. 440-834-4232.

GARAGE SALESIf you need to have a Movingsale,, Estate Sale or GarageSale, call Kathy Willis at 440-729-2790 for assistance.Experienced. Referencesavailable. We are now doingpartial estate buyouts.

Wanted: Grandma’s costumejewelry, compacts, perfume,linens, knickknacks.Grandpa’s toys, trains, coins,bottles and fishing lures.Also buying misc. collectionsand estates. 440-338-5942.

Garage Sale - little of every-thing. Thursday & Friday, 8a.m. to 4 p.m. 2341 GreenfieldTrail.

Garage Sale - July 13, 9 a.m.to 4 p.m. and July 14, 9 a.m. to12 p.m. Baby gear - clothes,strollers, toys. Miscellaneoushousehold items and furni-ture. Dining set, new cabinetsand hardware. New lawn-mower. 11749 Legend CreekDrive, Chesterland.

Garage Sale - Thursday, 12 - 5p.m., Friday, 9 a.m. to 5p.m.and Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Too much to list. 13780 FoxHills Drive, Russell.

WORK WANTEDBabysitter, 19 year old stu-dent, experienced, veryresponsible, loves children,call 440-321-1703.

Computer Repair, ReasonableRates, Spyware & VirusRemoval, Hardware &Software installation, Trou-bleshooting, Networking,Ray, 216-315-0508. Located inChesterland Area.

Experienced OSU students

available for driveway sealcoating, power washing,painting, gutter cleaning andyard work. Call Eric at 440-488-5057.

Local man available for helparound the house. Painting,light home repair, yard work,etc. Call Jim at 440-729-4457.

LOST & FOUNDLost cat named Tiger, light

brown and grey color, female“Tabby” cat. Call 440-729-1546if found. Home location CedarRoad.

PETSGeauga County Dog Warden isin need of dog and puppy foodboth dry and canned (nothingfrom China). We also are inneed of bleach. Please help uscare for the 700+ dogs thatcome to our shelter each year.Geauga County dog Warden,12513 Merritt Road, Chardon.Call 440-286-8135 for more infor-mation.

HORSESHorse stall coming available

in fall. Excellent full care,outdoor ring, pasture, sometrail access, $375/month. 440-338-1364.

SERVICESFlyers to distribute? Do it theeasy way. Insert them intothe Chesterland News foronly $37.50 per thousand or 3-3/4c per piece. Call 440-729-7667 for details.

Color copies, great price! TheChesterland News offers fullservice copying. Color orBlack ink, any quantity on anypaper. 8389 Mayfield Road,Chesterland, 440-729-7667.

Fax service available at theChesterland News, 8389Mayfield Road, Chesterland,440-729-7667.

Graphics, design, typesetting:Beautiful work done at theChesterland News. Logodesigns, letterheads, brochuresand business cards. 8389Mayfield Road, Chesterland,440-729-7667.

Resumes: Resumes can betyped for you at the Chester-land News, 8389 Mayfield Road,Chesterland, 440-729-7667.

George August Zetzer,December 25, 1935. Passed onJuly 4, 2012. Philosopher,Artist Rackentour, Disturbed,Daring, Androgynous,Creative. Reborn, July 11, 2012.

Guitar and beginning pianowith Denny Carleton at theWest Geauga Market House.216-392-8749 or www.denny-carleton.com.

Lawn mowing and mainte-nance. Per cut or contract.Call now: Office, 440-729-9400,Mobile, 440-342-4552.

Decks - power-washing andstaining, protective coatings.Free estimates, references.440-564-7404.

Painting - home exteriors andinteriors. Free estimates, ref-erences. 440-247-5452.

Amish girl looking for morework. Will clean your house,help with laundry, springcleaning, babysitting. Formore information call Lori at216-215-0822.

Painting - interior/exterior,EPA certified. Aluminum sid-ing refinishing, decks, trim,garages, basements.

Wallpaper and removal. CallDon at 440-897-4600.

Pressure washing and deckrefinishing. Chesterland resi-dent. References, 440-342-4552.

Local cleaning women withten years experience hasopenings for bi-weekly ormonthly cleanings. Will alsodo one time cleanings.Reasonable rates! Please callif interested. Heather at 440-384-1137.

Construction and backhoeservice: Specializing inreplacing old drain tiles andcatch basins, reshape graveldriveways. Hauling of demo-lition materials. Call Mike,440-729-7810.

Offering special discounts forinterior and exterior paintingand staining this season. 13years experience.Professional insured, callDan at 440-342-4552.

Music CO-OP, 440-221-2274.Music lessons on all instru-ments. Retail sales, rentals,consignments. Guitar, ampand band instruments andrepairs. 12661 CHILLICOTHEROAD.

Carpenter, 30 years experi-ence, decks, kitchen, finishwork, storm doors. Small jobsalso. 729-8157.

Plumbing: Professional,affordable, reliable. Waterheaters, toilets, faucets, draincleaning. 440-537-6045 or 440-285-0800.

Skip’s Painting, wallpapering,power-washing, and smallrepairs. Insured. Satisfactionguaranteed! Member ofAngie’s List. Over 25 years’experience. 440-338-5098.

Yard and storm damageclean-up, down tree removaland brush chipping. Call, 440-342-4552.

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Publish July 11, 2012

Peggy Vitale, ClerkChester Township Park District

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the ChesterTownship Park District will hold a PublicHearing on the proposed 2013 TaxBudget on July 12, 2012 at 7:00 pm atthe Geauga West Library. Two copies ofthe proposed budget are available forinspection in the office of the ChesterTownship Clerk.

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